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ts hard to believe its the
end of February already.
Where the heck is 2012
going?
But if this week means
March is on the horizon, that
can only mean one thing here
at the Weekender: That its
time for our annual Readers
Choice poll.
As you might have seen on
this weeks cover, voting be-
gins Thursday, March 1 at
theweekender.com. Weve
added a bunch of new cate-
gories and have some exciting
things up our sleeves for this
years poll, which will culmi-
nate at our annual party at
Breakers inside Mohegan Sun
at Pocono Downs Wednesday,
April 25.
Tell us who you love, what
you love and where you love
to go here in Northeastern
Pennsylvania. Unlike that oth-
er voting youll have to
do this year, you dont
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Friday, March 30 to do
so.
As for this weeks issue,
find out what Weekender
Model of the Year 2005 Talia
Walsh is up to these days in
Who Is (p. 16), discover
that Jennifer Aniston was ac-
tually quite good in the char-
ming Wanderlust (p. 22),
learn about photographer Re-
becca A. Battles unique in-
spiration, which will be the
focus of her exhibit at Cam-
erawork Gallery in Scranton
(p. 24), find out what pet
peeve has Jeff Walker Bitch-
ing this week (p. 37) and
even find out some ways to
multitask your workout in
Just for the Health of It (p.
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FACTORY MADE: Factorium exhibit nds
beauty in American industry.
web
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historical ction. Read our interview Thursday.
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STYLE FILES:
This Style Pick plays dress up every day.
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MOTORHEAD:
This ride keeps rambling on.
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COVER STORY
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LISTINGS
THIS JUST IN ... 7
CONCERTS ... 18-19
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT .... 20
THEATER ... 30
AGENDA ... 31, 34, 36, 39-39, 42-43
SPEAK & SEE ... 41, 46
MUSIC
ALBUM REVIEWS ... 14
CHARTS ... 14
STAGE & SCREEN
MOVIE REVIEW 22
LOL COMEDY NIGHT 23
FACTORIUM EXHIBIT 24
THE RALPHIE REPORT 26
STARSTRUCK 26
NOVEL APPROACH 27
FOOD, FUN &
FASHION
NEWS OF THE WEIRD ... 10
WHO IS 16
PUZZLES 31
DISH 32
BITCH & BRAG 37
BUT THEN AGAIN 42
STYLE FILES 44
MISC.
TECH TALK 25
JUST FOR THE HEALTH OF IT 41
SIGN LANGUAGE 47
SORRY MOM & DAD 48
MOTORHEAD 49
SHOWUS SOME SKIN 49
WEEKENDER MAN ... 61
WEEKENDER MODEL ... 62
ON THE COVER
DESIGN BY ... STEVE HUSTED
PHOTO BY JOJO MANON
VOLUME 19 ISSUE 16
index
Feb. 29-March 6, 2012
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HOT POCKET
Comedian Jim Gaffigan will
bring his America Tour to
the F.M. Kirby Center (71
Public Square, Wilkes-Barre)
Thursday, July 26 at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $39.75-$49.75 and
go on sale Friday, March 2 at 10
a.m. via Ticketmaster,
570.826.1100 or the Kirby box
office.
RENEGADES, REO
& THE MADMAN
The Midwest Rock n Roll
Express tour featuring REO
Speedwagon, Styx and Ted
Nugent will stop in NEPA Fri-
day, June 29 at 7 p.m. at Toyota
Pavilion at Montage Mountain
(1000 Montage Mountain Road,
Scranton).
Together, the three acts have
sold more than 80 million al-
bums worldwide and had 12 Top
10 singles.
Tickets for the Scranton show
are $33-$122.65 and go on sale
Friday, March 2.
KID TESTED,
MOTHER APPROVED?
Fisher Promotions will pre-
sent Kix Saturday, March 31 at
7 p.m. at Splash Magic Camp-
ground (Yogi Blvd., North-
umberland). The band is best
known for songs like Midnite
Dynamite and Dont Close
Your Eyes.
Doors open at 6 p.m. and
NEPA-based band Lemongelli
will open. Tickets are $35 and
available by calling Fisher Pro-
motions at 570.473.3548 or
847.1946 or at Surplus Outlet
(281 Point Twp. Drive, North-
umberland or 5464 US Highway
15, Montgomery).
PEACE, JUSTICE
& COMMUNITY SERVICE
WFTE-FM (90.3 and 105.7
FM) will be awarded The Peace
and Justice Centers David
Frey Community Service
Award for Peace and Justice
Monday, April 23 at 6 p.m. at
the centers annual dinner at
Kirby Memorial Health Center
(71 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-
Barre). WFTE is owned by
Community Radio Collective,
Inc.
Tickets for the dinner are $35
per person, $275 per table or
$15 for students or those with a
reduced income.
For more info, visit peaceand-
justicecenter.com or wfte.org.
GOT TALENT?
Wyoming Valley Mall (29
Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-
Barre) is hosting the Audition
America talent and model
search through Saturday, March
10.
The contest is open to people
of all ages and sizes, and tal-
ent, personality, poise, appear-
ance and self-confidence are all
important attributes, said a
press release from the mall.
Interested parties can sign up
at one of the Model and Talent
Search stands inside the proper-
ty, and a producer will contact
them when someone from their
age group is needed. Auditions
take place in front of JC Pen-
ney. Winners will be given a
one-year contract to work in the
area as extras in film, TV, print
and catalogs. For more info, call
305.744.2199 or 770.751.0500.
BPM HAS ITS NIGHT
DJ RomaK will begin host-
ing BPM Nights in the back
lounge at Rodanos (53 Public
Square, Wilkes-Barre) every
Friday from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. be-
ginning March 2. There is no
cover charge and bottle service
will be available.
Playing of the SiriusXM
channel of the same name, BMP
Nights will consist of tech, elec-
tro and progressive house music.
SOLO SULLY
SLP Concerts will present a
solo acoustic performance by
Sully Erna Saturday, April 7 at
8 p.m. at The Sherman Thea-
ter (524 Main St., Stroudsburg).
Melissa Krahnke will open.
Erna, the lead singer of God-
smack, released his solo debut,
Avalon in 2010.
Tickets are $25-$35 and go on
sale Friday, March 2 at 10 a.m.
via Ticketmaster, 800.745.3000
and the box office.
GOOD EGGS
Johnson Colleges Distribu-
tion and Supply Logistics
Technology Program students
will volunteer at Celebrity Bar-
tender Night fundraiser Sat-
urday, March 3 from 8 p.m.-
midnight at The Dugout (401 S.
Webster Ave., Scranton).
The 21+ event is free to at-
tend, and there will be free draft
beer and soda, 50/50 raffles and
door prizes. All donations bene-
fit Minooka Lions Clubs an-
nual childrens Easter egg hunt,
which will be held Saturday,
April 7 at 1 p.m. at Billy Bar-
rett Playground.
FUNNY AS HELL
The Heaven and Hell Come-
dy Open Mic will be held every
Wednesday in March at The
Hub Lounge inside the Clarion
Hotel (300 Meadow Ave.,
Scranton). The event is hosted
by Johnny V. and Father Paul.
Signups are at 8:30 p.m. and
the show starts at 9 p.m. Come-
dians will perform for five to
seven minutes.
For more info, call
570.362.4268. W
Pale funnyman Jim Gaffigan returns to the F.M. Kirby
Center Thursday, July 26.
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news of the weird
By Chuck Shepherd
Weekender Wire Services
TWO MURDERERS
MEET IN PRISON
Newspapers in Sweden report-
ed in January that two of the
countrys most heinous murderers
apparently fell in love with each
other behind the locked doors of
their psychiatric institution and,
following a 26-day Internet-chat
courtship, have decided to
marry. Mr. Isakin Jonsson (the
Skara Cannibal) was convicted
of killing, decapitating and eating
his girlfriend, and Michelle Gus-
tafsson (the Vampire Woman)
was convicted of killing a father
of four and drinking his blood.
Said the love-struck Jonsson
(certainly truthfully), to the news-
paper Expressen, I have never
met anyone like (Michelle). The
pair will almost certainly remain
locked up forever, but Gustafs-
son, on the Internet, wrote that
she hopes they will be released,
to live together and have dogs
and pursue our hobbies, piercing
and tattoos.
COMPELLING
EXPLANATIONS
-- Thinking Outside the Box:
(1) Rock Dagenais, 26, pleaded
guilty recently to weapons charg-
es after creating a siege by bring-
ing a knife, a sawed-off rifle and
100 rounds of ammunition to a
Quebec elementary school. He
eventually surrendered peacefully
and said he was only trying to
send the kids a message not to
disrespect each other by bullying.
(2) Daniel Whitaker has been
hospitalized in Indianapolis ever
since, in November, he drove up
the steps of the Indiana War
Memorial with a gun, gasoline
and an American flag, and set the
steps on fire. In an interview in
December, he told WRTV that he
was only trying to get everyones
attention so they would think of
Jesus Christ and love each oth-
er.
IRONIES
-- The 547-acre FBI Academy
on the grounds of Quantico (Va.)
Marine Base houses a firing
range on which about a million
bullets a month are shot by
agents in training, but it also
happens to be a de facto wildlife
refuge for the simple fact that the
academy is off-limits to Virginia
hunters. Thus, according to a
December ABC News dispatch,
deer learn that, despite the gun-
fire (sometimes at astonishingly
close range as they wander by the
targets), none of them ever gets
hit. The academy is also a sanc-
tuary for foxes, wild turkeys and
other critters.
-- Equity Lifestyle Properties
of Chicago fired receptionist
Sharon Smiley after 10 years
service because she violated
company policy by declining to
stop working during her lunch
hour. (The companys strict pol-
icy is apparently based on avoid-
ing liability for overtime pay, but
Smiley had in fact clocked out
for lunch while remaining at her
desk.) Smiley subsequently ap-
plied for unemployment benefits,
but the administrator denied them
because the firing was for insub-
ordination. However, in January,
a state appeals court granted the
benefits.
-- A South Carolina circuit
court ruled in December that the
sales contract on a former theater
in downtown Laurens, S.C., was
binding and that the rightful
owner is the African-American-
headed New Beginning Mis-
sionary Baptist Church even
though the propertys only cur-
rent tenant is the Redneck Shop,
which features Confederacy and
Ku Klux Klan merchandise.
(New Beginnings purchased the
church in 1997 from a Klan
member who was unloading it
because of a personal riff with
the head Klansman and who
wanted it back after they recon-
ciled.)
LATEST HUMAN RIGHTS
-- Librarians typically can
shush patrons whose conversa-
tion disturbs others, but, at least
in Washington state, librarians
are powerless to prevent another
disturbance when a pornog-
raphy users computer screen
disgusts other library patrons
who inadvertently glimpse it. A
visitor to the Seattle Public Li-
brary complained in February
that the librarian said she was
bound by a 2010 state supreme
court decision upholding the
right of consumers of otherwise-
legal pornography not to be cen-
sored.
LEAST COMPETENT SPIES
In Plain Sight: The embarrass-
ing disclosure in November by
the Lebanon-based terrorist orga-
nization Hezbollah, of the CIAs
major clandestine operations in
Beirut, likely resulted in the
deaths of more than a dozen
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Among the details made public
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email messages that used the sly,
stealthy code word PIZZA.
BRIGHT IDEAS
-- Antidote to Multitasking:
The U.K. household services
broker LocalTraders.com an-
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planning, for central England in
2012, a world watching-paint-
dry championship, with a short
list selected on mental strength,
concentration and endurance.
Finalists will be asked their fa-
vorite color, which will be paint-
ed on a wall, and whoever stares
the longest without turning away
will win. Said a spokesman,
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Constitutions 13th Amendment (the Civil War-
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ruled that the amendment applies only to hu-
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I like my whiskey/ And I love

to dance/ So if youre feeling as
lucky as me/ Take a chance.
This little nibble of Kiss
Me Im Irish by Celtic band
Gaelic Storm could very well be taken
as the mantra of the band itself. After
16 years, eight albums and a catapult
to fame thanks to an appearance as the
below-deck band in 1997s Titanic,
Gaelic Storm still captures the hearts of
legions of Jameson-swilling, brogue-
loving fans.
I was just reading an old review the
other day of our, I guess, third album or
something like that, and the reviewer
said that we had smoothed out all the
rough edges, said guitarist/vocalist
Steve Twigger when he checked in with
the Weekender from the bands tour stop
in Chicago recently. Im like, well, you
know, sorry about that.
The bands sound, which features
the signature resonance of the ddle,
bagpipes and a plethora of other stylized
instruments, has changed, but simply as
a result of time and experience.
Its just weve improved, and we tune
our instruments, Twigger continued,
laughing. I think our musicianship has
denitely improved, and we try not to
reinvent the wheel. We try to keep it
simple, straightforward.
Cabbage, the bands most recent
release, hit shelves in 2010, and Twig-
ger, one of the original members, noted
that he and his bandmates are working
on a new album tentatively slated for re-
lease this summer. He also admitted that
maintaining the simple appeal the band
aims for is tougher than one might think.
This will be our ninth album, he
stated. Theres over 100 songs out
there. You do nd yourself repeating
themes and issues, and it can be more
difcult to have a fresh approach. I
think youll see this next album has a
very different feel to it. Again, not really
through choice, but just because thats
the way it came out.
Gaelic Storm, which will stop in
Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, March 1 at
the F.M. Kirby Center, tours extensively,
which can make writing and recording
new music a challenge. But for Twigger,
its never been any other way.
We sort of scratch and claw our way
to a few hours here and there, and I try
and write lyrics and ideas down through-
out the whole year and a half, he said
in his jaunty British accent. Ive got
stacks and stacks of material, but its just
hard to really esh them out until you all
get together.
It would be nice to be on a beach
somewhere for six months or some-
thing, he continued, laughing. But
were not that kind of band. Were a
working band here. So I dont know, I
guess in one sense, (recording and tour-
ing) does make it difcult, but in another
sense, too, it keeps everything real.
Were right here in the trenches every
day.
And being in the trenches, so to speak,
is what inspires much of Twiggers writ-
ing.
If you look at the themes of a lot of
the songs, theyre about being on the
road, he said. Its pretty obvious what
our lives are surrounded by, and then
the sort of good times we have and the
characters we meet.
Twigger remains charmingly down-to-
earth whether hes discussing his whis-
key of choice (Bushmills or Jameson,
maybe a nice scotch when hes at home)
or the changes some people experience
thanks to fame.
I was chatting to somebody the other
day, he said. Wed just been into a
recording studio, and a person was just
commenting that a blues artist had just
been in a very wealthy blues artist,
apparently writing and recording a
song about how hes pissed off that all
the tourists keep coming to his beach
house and ruining his beach out in front
of his house. Im like yeah, thats not
exactly the blues that I (know).
Unlike the blues artist who remained
nameless, Twigger and the rest of Gaelic
Storm fellow original member Pat-
rick Murphy, Ryan Lacey, Peter Purvis
and Jessie Burns dont stray very far
from the Celtic romanticism that draws
listeners in the rst place. Songs about
drinking, partying and general merri-
ment are top o the priority list. And if
you ask Twigger why people seem to
feel so strongly about Irish sentiments,
his answer is exactly what youd expect.
I can understand that people can
reach out to their heritage, and if its
Irish at all, I think thats kind of a great,
fun-loving, strong place to attach your-
self to. Who doesnt want to be Irish at
least once a year? W
Storms a brewin
Its pretty
obvious what
our lives are
surrounded by,
and then the sort
of good times
we have and the
characters we
meet.
Gaelic Storm guitarist/
vocalist Steve Twigger on
inspiration
Gaelic Storms most recent album, Cabbage, came out in 2010.
The group is working on a new outing, due out this summer.
By Stephanie DeBalko
Weekender Staff Writer
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here are many ways a band can
make and release a record these
days. It can go through a big
name, indie or even its own la-
bel, it can opt for a digital-only
release or use a site like Kickstarter to help
raise funds for it.
When Celtic/folk-infused Canadian band
Enter The Haggis was ready to record its
latest album, Whitelake, on its own, it
looked to those it had been making music for
since its inception in 1996: Its fans, who are
affectionately called Haggis Heads.
It turned out great, bassist Mark Abra-
ham told the Weekender from his home in
Freeport, Maine, two weeks ago. We raised
like $40,000 for it, which paid for every-
thing, which was amazing.
In addition to at-out donations, ETH
which also features Toronto residents
Trevor Lewington, Brian Buchanan, Craig
Downie and Bruce McCarthy made it a
little more interesting for fans to back the
album that was released in October. Packages
ranged from getting a pre-sale copy, buying
instruments, getting a matching tattoo with
Buchanan or buying Lewingtons car, which
he would drive to the buyers house and
make them dinner before heading back to
Canada via bus.
We just tried to make them as fun as
possible, Abraham explained, adding that
another package was one where fans could
buy their way onto the album, which was
recorded in a cottage on its namesake lake
northwest of Ottawa.
Kelly Elvin of Michigan sang on Pseu-
moustophy, Let Me Go and White
Squall while New Jersey resident Joe Stahl
played trumpet on Of AMurder and Let
Me Go.
It was kind of scary to put that package
out because you never know what youre
going to get or what kind of abilities, but
they both were amazing, and it turned out re-
ally well, Abraham said. What they added
really helped shape the songs and turn them
into what they are.
Local fans can hear some of Whitelake
when ETH opens for Gaelic Storm Thursday,
March 1 at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-
Barre. They might be surprised to hear that
the dozen tracks are more melancholic than
expected, with Buchanan almost drowning
on the lake during the recording process and
songs about an ex-child soldier returning
home, the suicide of Bernie Madoffs son
and even the bands future.
We didnt go into it saying we wanted
to do that kind of record, we just wanted to
write the best songs we could, Abraham
stated.
Before entering the studio, ETH toured
with a few songs it thought would be on the
album they were a little more upbeat,
more our typical kind of stuff, Abraham
said. (But when we) started working on the
record, those songs that wed been touring
didnt really work as well we didnt try to
force a bagpipe or a ddle or a jig if it didnt
necessarily need it.
The result is a lush album that showcases
the members expansive musicality; on any
given song, listeners can hear a banjo, cello,
mandolin, ukulele and more.
We all have various inuences, not just
Celtic, so over the years, weve just allowed
ourselves to explore all our different inu-
ences and likes and havent been concerned
with sitting in any particular genre, Abra-
ham said. As weve built our fanbase over
the years, people expect us to do that, to step
out and not keep putting the same thing out
every time.
Even Whitelakes packaging is different;
its completely devoid of plastic and uses a
cork to secure the CD.
On top of it looking good, theres a whole
scavenger hunt built into it, Abraham began.
Youll see some QR codes in (the liner
notes) that take you to different websites that
give you clues, eventually you end up at a
nal destination. We just tried to make it as
interactive as possible as another incentive to
pick up the hardcopy versus downloading it.
With a name that pays homage to the
unique makeup of the Scottish dish haggis
sheep heart, liver and lungs with onion,
oatmeal and spices in casing or animal stom-
ach the Weekender couldnt help but ask
Abraham if hes ever had haggis.
I wouldnt say its on our daily or weekly
menu, he replied, laughing. We had veg-
etarian haggis once, which didnt make any
sense. I had haggis-stuffed mushrooms, and
they were actually quite tasty, but I wouldnt
seek it out.
Though theyre called Haggis Heads, fans
have never brought the delicacy to shows,
something the bassist has no problem with.
Some people wear kilts to pay homage
to what we used to do, but thankfully people
steered clear of the whole name meaning.
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Enter The Haggis
feeds its creativity
As weve built
our fanbase over
the years, people
expect us to do
that, to step out
and not keep
putting the same
thing out every
time.
Enter The Haggis bassist
Mark Abraham on the
bands latest album
Enter The Haggis strayed a bit from its Celtic/folk upbringing on Whitelake, which was released in
October.
By Nikki M. Mascali
Weekender Editor
Gaelic Storm / Enter The Haggis,
Thurs., March 1, 7:30 p.m.,
F.M. Kirby Center
(71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre).
Tickets: $28.60-$39.60 via
Ticketmaster, box ofce,
570.826.1100.
Info: gaelicstorm.com,
enterthehaggis.com,
fmkirbycenter.org
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Italys Lacuna Coil has
steadily been building an audi-
ence for more than a decade,
and timing for the release of
its latest album, Dark Adrena-
line, is perfectly set up to
help that growth to continue.
In addition to releasing the
album, the band is also setting
out as a supporting act for
Gigantour 2012, alongside such
legends as Megadeth and Mo-
torhead. While Lacuna Coil is
already fairly well-known, a
tour like this on the heels of a
new release should help put
the band in the forefront of
the minds of many fans.
While typically labeled as
metal, Lacuna Coils use of
ambient and electronic sounds,
the adoption of Goth imagery
and soaring vocals from Cristi-
na Scabbia and Andrea Ferro
throughout the length of the
bands career means that there
is a lot more to its music than
one might expect at first
glimpse. Tracks such as Trip
the Darkness, Kill the Light
and End of Time are bold
and truly enormous, taking the
listener away. On the other
hand, the sheer power of
tracks like Against You or
Give Me Something More
doesnt earn the listeners at-
tention as much as command
it.
One somewhat curious addi-
tion to the album is a cover
of Losing My Religion. In
the past, Lacuna Coil scored a
real hit with a cover of De-
peche Modes Enjoy The
Silence, however, the bands
take on the R.E.M. classic
doesnt resonate the same way.
While admirable to hear, in
the context of the entire album
it just doesnt quite fit as well.
Dark Adrenaline is another
great step for a band that
slowly but surely is moving
toward greater popularity. La-
cuna Coils signature mix of
hard and heavy music mixed
with electronic hums and dra-
matic vocals has the ability to
appeal to many music fans,
not just metalheads. Whether
this album is the one which
allows the band to finally
break out remains to be seen,
but the potential is definitely
there.
-- Michael Irwin
Weekender Correspondent
RATING:
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Lacuna Coil
Dark Adrenaline
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Top 10 Albums at Gallery of Sound
Throughout Clay Class, Prinzhorn
Dance Schools sophomore album,
throaty basslines and thumping drums are
just as prominent as the oh-so-British
intonation of its members, Tobin Prinz
and Suzi Horn. Both handle vocals and
drums, while Prinz helms the guitar, and
Horn provides the aforementioned bass.
Happy in Bits gives the first taste of
those drums and bass, but is an otherwise
forgettable lead track, while Usurper,
which premiered via Spin magazine, has a
catchy chorus. Seed, Crop, Harvest
stands out from the previous two tracks as
a shoegaze-y guitar comes into play.
I Want You is a highlight; the duos
breathy vocals sound pretty together, even
as they declare in unison: I want you/
stab your sweet smile/ drown your laugh-
ter, drown your laughter/ in a clever river.
Your Fire Has Gone Out features
scratchy guitar and Horn letting loose
some Debbie Harry-esque singing that
helps call to mind a gritty underground
club.
Crisis Team is a slow burning stand-
out while The Flora and Fauna of Britain
in Bloom has a tight bass riff and a
smoky guitar that tells just as much a
story as the lyrics. Its sullen and suits that
proverbial damp and chilly image of
England. The instrumental Right Night
Kay West has sinisterly sauntering bass
and furious electronic-sounding drum
blasts that crash together with guitar as
the song fades.
Clay Class is a treat for Anglophiles
and a decent listen for fans of power duos
like The White Stripes and Matt and Kim,
but because of its continuity and lack of
variety, it doesnt seem to have the lasting
listening power of said groups.
-- Nikki M. Mascali
Weekender Editor
Prinzhorn Dance School
Clay Class
Rating: W W1/2
British beats
and bass
The Beatles are ingrained into the mu-
sical fabric of Graham Alexanders life.
Alexander, 21, is the Paul McCartney lead
in the Broadway production of the Beatles
tribute Rain. Not to mention Alexan-
ders father, Fran Smith Jr. of The Hoo-
ters, formerly toured in Beatlemania.
This is one book, or CD, that can figu-
ratively be judged by its cover, as Alexan-
ders self-titled debut is exploding with
Merseybeat melody and fine sonic crafts-
manship in the venerable Lennon/
McCartney tradition.
Sounding something akin to Sir Paul
reborn through the filter of smart, Third
Eye Blind-like melodic fire, Dont Give
In Tonight is laced with confident,
crashing guitars and thick, orchestrated
vocal harmonies. The Light That Guides
You Home is pure Beatle-esque nirvana,
like a lost Abbey Road outtake with its
complex vocal cadence and crisp, resonat-
ing acoustic passages. Alexanders song-
writing encompasses all of the finest
points of post-Liverpool pop, as traces of
everything from Sugars Bob Mould to
XTCs Andy Partridge can be identified.
The gently jangling piano ballad Have
A Good Life is a performance that belies
Alexanders age, the track carries an emo-
tional weight in its theme of gracious,
tip-of-the-hat romantic sendoff. Else-
where, Paralyzed features one of the
discs more radio-format crossover sensi-
bilities, with an electronic hip-hop tinged
beat and Jack Johnson-inspired lazy
groove. At once inspired, musically dar-
ing and melodically contagious, Alexan-
ders music is the sound of an old soul
being distilled through a 21st-century pop
blender.
Expertly executed musical character,
Alexanders debut opens up a limitless
world of Sgt. Pepper-influenced sound-
scape his future couldnt be brighter.
-- Mark Uricheck
Merseybeat
magic
Graham Alexander
Graham Alexander
Rating: W W W W
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Talia Walsh
T
alia Walsh is on a quest to be her
best. Setting up a motivational tness
challenge titled just that on Facebook,
Talia provides assistance to those who
want to move on to a healthier lifestyle.
Teaching multiple tness classes at several tness
centers in the area, Talia transfers that knowledge
to her classes and helps people of all tness levels
begin that quest.
Also a talented musician, singer and painter, just
to name a few of her talents, Talia is the perfect
denition of diverse, energetic and multitalented.
Learn a little more about Talia Walsh.
Current projects: Began organizing the 5th
Annual SGT Jan Argonish Ride for Sept. 9, 2012.
Im working with the Pa. National Guard to develop
a Trauma Yoga program to teach yoga specically
to local veterans and also cancer patients. Im
training for a Dirty Girl Mud Run with my team
Joy for Jen and for a Tough Mudder Race in May.
Finally learning how to drive my motorcycle.
Community involvement: Organize the
SGT Jan Argonish Motorcycle Ride, singer with
wedding band Electric City Groove and vocal/piano
duo Essence. Sing and play violin for Parker Hill
Community Church, host Talias Quest to be her
Best, a group page created to help motivate others
to overcome obstacles and become the healthiest and
best versions of themselves.
Places youve traveled and your ultimate
favorite place: Ive been to Europe twice, Spain,
Hawaii, the Caribbean, and still working toward
visiting each state. Rome, Italy is my favorite place.
What did you want to be when you grew
up? Afamous singer and marine biologist, but I love
what I do now!
Favorite quote: So hard to pick, but the two I
re-read most often are God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to
change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the
difference and The only person you should try to
be better than is the person you were yesterday.
Favorite song: Dream Big by Ryan Shupe &
The Rubberband and How You Live by Point of
Grace.
What you like to do in your spare time: I
love to travel and visit family and friends whenever
I can. I love sitting outside near water to read or take
my pup for walks.
If your best friend had to describe you,
what would he/she say? I decided to ask them.
They say Im caring, seless, and am always there
to help and be supportive to others, always putting
others before myself....
Who is...
Program manager/health ftness
professional, yoga/zumba/spin instructor
HealthFitness, JayaYoga Studio,
UnoFitness
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BEECH MOUNTAIN LAKES
One Burke Dr., Drums
- Rock the Walls, benefit concerts for
Serento Gardens: March 24 ft. Teddy
Young and the Aces / whiskey and
Woods / Torn / Gone Crazy, $10 ad-
vance, $12 at door, $30 fan pack,
includes admission, T-shirt, poster
and signing the sheetrock that will be
displayed at new location of SG.
COVE HAVEN
ENTERTAINMENT RESORTS
1.877.800.5380
www.CPResorts.com
- Hypnotist Tim Triplett: March 16-17
- Big Shot (Billy Joel tribute): March
30-31
- Keith Sweat: April 22
F.M. KIRBY CENTER
71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre
Phone: 570.826.1100
- Gaelic Storm / Enter The Haggis:
March 1, 7:30 p.m., $22-$32
- NEPA Philharmonic Beethoven
Festival: March 10, 8 p.m., $35.50-
$73.45
- Ladysmith Black Mambazo: March 15,
CANCELED
- The Fresh Beat Band: March 21, 3
p.m., 3 & 6 p.m., $32.40-$42.65
- The Best of Second City: March 23, 8
p.m., $28
- Cirque DOr: March 25, 3 p.m., $41.10-
$72.80
- K.Vance / Duprees / Drifters: March
30, 7:30 p.m., $37-$58
- NEPA Philharmonic The Music of
Gershwin: April 14, 8 p.m., $35.50-
$73.45
- Red Green Wit & Wisdom Tour: April
17, 7 p.m., $47.50
- Bob Weir: April 27, 8 p.m., $41.85-
$52.60
- Vicki Lawrence and Mama: May 4, 8
p.m., $25-$45
- Riverdance: May 8, 7:30 p.m., $43-
$63
- Willie Nelson and Family: May 11, 8
p.m., $43-$80
- Tony Bennett: June 2, 8 p.m., $70-
$126
- NEPA Philharmonic Tribute to Benny
Goodman: June 9, 8 p.m., $35.50-
$73.45
- Jim Gaffigan: July 26, 7 p.m. (on sale
3/2, 10 a.m.)
MAUCH CHUNK OPERA
HOUSE
14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe
570.325.0249
mauchchunkoperahouse.com
- The Eilen Jewell Band: March 4, 8:30
p.m., $20
- The Barley Boys: March 9, 8 p.m.,
$20
- Noel V. Ginnity / Taylors Irish Caba-
ret: March 10, 8 p.m., $27
- Montana Skies: March 16, 8 p.m., $18
- Steve Forbert: March 23, 7 p.m., $23
- Aztec 2-Step: March 24, 8 p.m., $21
- Denny Siewell Jazz Trio: March 30, 8
p.m., $25
- Willy Porter: March 31, 8:30 p.m., $22
advance, $25 day of
- The Janis Experience: April 14, 8
p.m., $25
- Charlie Hunter Duo: April 21, 8 p.m.,
$20
- Start Making Sense (Talking Heads
tribute) / The Great White Caps: April
28, 8 p.m., $20
- Wishbone Ash: April 28, 8 p.m., $28
- Gershwin by Thomas Pandolfi: April
29, 4 p.m., $20
- Childhoods End (Pink Floyd tribute):
May 4, 8 p.m., $23
- Marko Marcinko Latin Jazz Quintet:
May 5, 8 p.m., $23
- Bennie and the Jets (Elton John
tribute): May 12, 8 p.m., $23
- Pianist Giorgi Latsabidze: May 13, $20
- Miz: May 19, 8 p.m., $15
- Bill Kirchen / Too Much Fun: May 26,
8 p.m., $23
- The The Band Band: June 1, 8 p.m.,
$20
MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre
Twp.
- Sesame Street Live 123 Imagine w/
Elmo & Friends: March 1-4, TIMES
VARY, $25.60-$37.85
- Monster Jam: March 9-11, TIMES
VARY, $34.30-$49.75
- Harlem Globetrotters: March 16, 7
p.m., $26.60-$127.05
MOUNT AIRY CASINO
RESORT
44 Woodland Rd., Mount Pocono
Phone: 877.682.4791
www.mountairycasino.com
- Gilbert Gottfried: March 3, 8 p.m.,
$20-$30, Gypsies
- Goodfella Comedy ft. Tony Darrow /
John Pizzi / Paul Borghese: March 10,
8 p.m., $10-$15, Gypsies
- Voices of Legends w/ Eric Kearns:
March 13, 27, April 10, 24, May 8, 29, 2
p.m., $20, Gypsies
- Unforgettable Fire (U2 tribute)
March 17, 8 p.m., $10, Gypsies
- Gloriana: April 14, 8 p.m., $25-$40,
Gypsies
- Andrew Dice Clay: April 28, 8 p.m.,
$50-$65, Gypsies
- Tito Puente Jr.: May 5, 8 p.m., $20-
$30, Gypsies
13TH ANNUAL OATS
BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
Benton Rodeo Grounds (Mendenhall
Lane, Benton)
www.oatsfestival.com, 908.464.9495
- June 28-July 1: Russell Moore & IIIrd
Tyme Out / Gibson Brothers / Valerie
Smith & Liberty Pike / Hillbilly Gypsies
/ Cumberland River / The Roys /
Stained Grass Window / more. Camp-
ing, food, craft vendors. Workshops,
childrens program, music academy,
open jam tent. Weekend advance/$70;
weekend gate/$80; Thurs. $20; Fri.,
Sat. $30; Sun. $10; under 15/free with
adult ticket, pets $10 weekend only.
PENNS PEAK
325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe
866.605.7325 or visit pennspeak.com.
- The Saw Doctors: March 2, 8 p.m.,
$32
- Satisfaction (Rolling Stones tribute):
March 3, 8 p.m., $22.25
- Foghat: March 9, 8 p.m., $32
- Warrant / Firehouse / L.A. Guns:
March 30, 8 p.m., $32
- Three Dog Night: March 31, 8 p.m.,
$43.75-$49.25
- The Mickey Hart Band: April 12, 8
p.m., $32
- Glen Campbell: April 19, 8 p.m.,
$49.25-$54.25
- Big Shot (Billy Joel tribute): April 20,
8 p.m.
- The Music of Bill Monroe Featuring
Peter Rowan & The Travelin McCou-
rys: April 22, 8 p.m., $25
- Beatlemania Now: May 4, 8 p.m., $25
- Get The Led Out (Led Zeppelin
tribute): May 5, 8 p.m., $41.75
- Dennis DeYoung: May 12, 8 p.m.,
$42.75-$48.25 (on sale 3/17, 10 a.m.)
- Dark Star Orchestra (Grateful Dead
tribute): May 31, 8 p.m., $32
- Kansas: June 1, 8 p.m., $40.75-$46.25
- Nitty Gritty Dirt Band: June 2, 8 p.m.,
$32
- America: June 8, 8 p.m., $43.75-
$49.25
- 7 Bridges (Eagles tribute): June 15, 8
p.m., $25
- Foreigner: June 29, 8 p.m., $54.25-
$65.25
- Vince Gill: Aug. 18, 8 p.m., $59.25-
$64.25
PENNSYLVANIA BLUES
FESTIVAL
Blue Mountain Ski Area, Palmerton
610.826.7700
www.skibluemt.com
- July 27, 8 p.m.-midnight; 28, 1
p.m.-1:30 a.m.; 29, noon-9 p.m. Michael
Iron Man Burks / Joe Louis Walker /
Big Sams Funky Nation / more.
Advance on-site camping: Up to 3
nights w/ 2 days of festival tickets,
$80/adult, $45/kids 6-12. Increase by
20 percent as of April 2. Advance
festival day: 1 day, $30/adult, $9/kids
6-12; 2 day, $50/adult, $15/kids 6-12.
Increase by 10 percent as of April 2.
REDWOOD ART SPACE
740 Jumper Road, Plains Twp.
- Jon Simmons (of Balance&Compo-
sure) / Into It. Over It. / These Elk
Forever / Kiley Lotz: March 7, 8 p.m.
- Terror / Strength For A Reason /
Suburban Scum / Not Til Death / One
Last Time: March 9, 7:30 p.m.
- Anti-Flag / The Flatliners / Have
Nots: March 10, 8 p.m. Tickets: brown-
papertickets.com/event/222033
- Delay / Tin Armor / Wicca Phase
Springs Eternal (Adam from Tigers
Jaw) / Halfling: March 13, 8 p.m.
- Take Offense / Stick Together /
Xibalba / Soul Search / Malice: March
20, 8 p.m.
- Left Coast Envy / Count to Four /
August Name / A Fire With Friends:
April 6, 6 p.m.
- The Menzingers / Tigers Jaw / Front
Bottoms / The Holy Mess / Luther:
April 19, 8 p.m.
RIVER STREET JAZZ CAFE
667 N. River St., Plains
Phone: 570.822.2992
- Sonic Spank / DVS: March 1, 8 p.m.
- The Indobox: March 2, 8 p.m.
- Cabinet / Driftwood: March 3, 8 p.m.
- New Riders of the Purple Sage:
March 8, 7 p.m.
- Eliot Lipp / Alienize: March 9, 8 p.m.
- Bustle in Your Hedgerow (Led Zep-
pelin tribute): March 10, 8 p.m.
- Rock the Walls, benefit concerts for
Serento Gardens: March 11, ft. Miz /
Back Home / Giants of Leisure, $10
advance, $15 at door, $35 fan pack,
includes admission, T-shirt, poster
and signing the sheetrock that will be
displayed at new location of SG.
- The Big Dirty / Ol Cabbage: March 16,
8 p.m.
- Garcia Grass: March 17, 8 p.m.
- Zach Deputy: March 23, 8 p.m.
- Kung Fu: March 24, 8 p.m.
- Clarence Spady Band: March 30, 8
p.m.
- Free Music Orchestra / Rogue
Chimp: March 31, 8 p.m.
- Brothers Past: April 20, 8 p.m.
- Miz: April 27, 5 p.m.
- Jam Stampede: April 27, 9 p.m.
SCRANTON COMMUNITY
CONCERTS
Mellow Theater, 501 Vine St. Scranton
Phone: 570.955.1455, www.lackawan-
na.edu, etix.com
Prices vary, student and group rates
available
- Yesterday & Today, an interactive
Beatles show: March 23, 8 p.m., $25-
$30
- The Kingston Trio: April 20, 8 p.m.,
$25-$30
SCRANTON CULTURAL
CENTER
420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton
Phone: 888.669.8966
- Froggy 101s Guitars & Stars 4 ft.
Lauren Alaina / Neal McCoy / Chris
Cagle / Lee Brice: April 10, 7:30 p.m.,
$33.40-$39.30
- NEPA Philharmonic: The Music of
Gershwin Pops III: April 13, 8 p.m.,
$34.50-$73.15
- Shinedown / Adelitas Way / Art of
Dying: April 22, 7 p.m., $42.35
- NEPA Philharmonic Haydn / Brahms,
A German Requiem: April 27, 8 p.m.,
$34.50-$73.15
SHERMAN THEATER
524 Main St., Stroudsburg
Phone: 570.420.2808, www.sherman-
theater.com
- Conspirator: March 2, 9 p.m., $17
advance, $20 day of
- Dave Dzambo Memorial Concert ft.
Splity Fifty: March 3, 6 p.m., $10 ad-
vance, $12 at door
- moe.: March 4, 7 p.m., $27
- City Lights / Warning Level / Ala-
mance / United We Fall / Freshman 15:
March 9, 6 p.m., $10 advance, $12 day
of
- Barstool Blackout Tour: March 24, 10
p.m., $22
- Marky Ramones Blitzkrieg: March
29, 8 p.m., $15
- Big Sean: March 30, 8 p.m., $10 ESU
students, $25 guests
- Hammer of the Gods: March 31, 8
p.m., $28
- Clutch / Hellyeah: April 17, 7:30 p.m.,
$32.65
- Dayglow: April 21, 7 p.m., $50.25+
- David Bromberg: June 8, 8 p.m.,
$35-$45
- Hot Tuna Electric / Steve Kimock:
June 28, 8 p.m., $25-$40
SPLASH MAGIC
CAMPGROUND
Yogi Blvd., Northumberland
- Kix / Lemongelli: March 31, 7 p.m.,
$35 via 570.473.3548/847.1946
THREE KINGS
603 Route 6, Jermyn
- School Boy Humor / Rookie of the
Year: Feb. 29, 6 p.m., $10-$12
- Dr. Acula / The Devastated / Design
the Skyline / In Dying Arms: March 5,
6 p.m., $10-$12
- Pop Evil / Otherwise / Lansdowne:
March 14, 8 p.m., $9.79 advance, $12
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- He Is Legend / Ice Nine Kills: March
16, 6 p.m., $12
- Burn Halo: March 21, 7 p.m., $12
- Badfish A Tribute to Sublime: April
19, 7 p.m., $12-$18
TOYOTA PAVILION AT
MONTAGE MOUNTAIN
1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scran-
ton
- Megadeth / Rob Zombie / Lacuna
Coil: May 12, 7 p.m., $44-$65.50
- Dave Matthews Band: May 28, 7 p.m.,
$53.35-$89.90 (on sale 3/9, 10 a.m.)
- REO Speedwagon / Styx / Ted Nu-
gent: June 29, 7 p.m., $33-$122.65 (on
sale 3/2, 10 a.m.)
- Vans Warped Tour: July 18
- Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem
Festival ft. Slayer / Slipknot / As I Lay
Dying / The Devil Wears Prada /
Asking Alexandria, more: Aug. 4
(pre-sale 4/6)
PHILADELPHIA
ELECTRIC FACTORY
3421 Willow St., Philadelphia
Phone: 215.LOVE.222
- moe.: March 9, 8:30 p.m.
- Young the Giant / Grouplove: March
10, 8:30 p.m.
- Octane: March 17, 8:30 p.m.
- Justice: March 20, 8 p.m.
- Odd Future: March 232, 8:30 p.m.
- Dr. Dog: March 24-25, 8:30 p.m.
- Nero: March 30, 8:30 p.m.
- The Masquerade / Eoto / Phutu-
reprimitive: March 31, 8:30 p.m.
THE FILLMORE AT THE
TLA
334 South St., Philadelphia
Phone: 215.922.1011
- Company of Thieves: Feb. 29, 7 p.m.
- Jim Jones / Dice Raw / Young Gliss /
Nyemiah Supreme: March 1, 7 p.m.
- Two Fresh / Nit Grit: March 2, 8 p.m.
- August Burns Red / Silverstein /
Texas In July / I the Breather: March
3, 6:15 p.m.
- Jon Anderson: March 7, 7 p.m.
- Young Jeezy: March 8, 8 p.m.
- The White Panda: March 9, 6 p.m.
- The Saw Doctors: March 13, 7 p.m.
- Gomez: March 14, 7 p.m.
- O.A.R.: March 15-18, 8 p.m.
- Eisley: March 19, 6:30 p.m.
- Kasabian: March 21, 7 p.m.
KESWICK THEATER
Easton Road-Keswick Ave, Glenside,
Pa.
Phone: 215.572.7650
- Hot Tuna: March 2, 8 p.m.
- Doug Church-The Voice of Elvis:
March 3, 8 p.m.
- Cowboy Junkies: March 9, 8 p.m.
- Bobby Keys & the Suffering Bas-
tards: March 10, 8 p.m.
- The Irish Rovers: March 15, 8 p.m.
- Zoso: March 17, 8 p.m.
- Ralphie May: March 22, 7:30 p.m.
TOWER THEATER
69th and Ludlow Sts. Upper Darby
Phone: 610.352.2887
- Brit Floyd (Pink Floyd tribute):
March 17, 8 p.m.
- Gotye: March 23, 9 p.m.
TROCADERO
10th & Arch St, Philadelphia
Phone: 215.336.2000
- Mindless Self Indulgence: March 7, 8
p.m.
- Mutemath: March 9, 8 p.m.
- Hank 3: March 16, 9 p.m.
- Mantis Music Showcase: March 17,
12:30 p.m.
- Montoj: March 17, 6 p.m.
- Nerdist Podcast Live: March 23, 8
p.m.
- Slaughterhouse: March 27, 8 p.m.
- The Revival Tour: March 28, 8 p.m.
- Jordan Knight: March 20, 8:30 p.m.
WELLS FARGO CENTER
Broad St., Philadelphia
Phone: 215.336.3600
- Van Halen / Kool & The Gang: March
5, 7:30 p.m.
- The Black Keys / Arctic Monkeys:
March 10, 8 p.m.
ELSEWHERE IN PA
BRYCE JORDAN CENTER
Penn State University, State College,
Pa.
Phone: 814.865.5555
- Van Halen / Kool & The Gang: March
26, 7:30 p.m. CANCELED
CROCODILE ROCK
520 Hamilton St, Allentown
Phone: 610.434.460
- August Burns Red / Silverstein,
more: March 2, 6 p.m.
- Aaron Carter / Dalia Rae: March 7,
5:30 p.m.
- Michael Schenker / Robin McAuley:
March 11, 7 p.m.
- The Devil Wears Prada / Every Time
I Die / LetLive / Oh, Sleeper: March
28, 7 p.m.
- Chris Webby: March 30, 7 p.m.
SANDS BETHLEHEM
77 Sands Blvd., Bethlehem
Phone:
- Incubus: May 16, 8:30 p.m.
- The Beach Boys: May 17, 8 p.m.
- Blink-182: May 20, 7:30 p.m.
WHITAKER CENTER
222 Market St., Harrisburg
Phone: 717.214.ARTS
- Hot Tuna: March 3, 8 p.m.
- Cowboy Junkies: March 7, 7:30 p.m.
NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY
BEACON THEATER
2124 Broadway, New York, NY.
Phone: 212.496.7070
- The Allman Brothers Band: March
9-10, 13-14, 16-17, 20-21, 24-25, 8 p.m.
- Adam Savage & Jamie Hyneman:
March 23, 8 p.m.
BROOME COUNTY ARENA
1 Stuart Street, Binghamton, NY
Phone: 670.778.6626
- Eric Church / Brantley Gilbert /
Drake White: March 15, 7:30 p.m.
- Larry the Cable Guy: March 30, 8
p.m.
HAMMERSTEIN BALLROOM
311 W. 34th St, New York, NY.
Phone: 212.279.7740
- Rick Ross: March 13, 8 p.m.
- Eric Church / Brantley Gilbert: March
14, 7:30 p.m.
- Odd Future: March 20, 8 p.m.
THE FILLMORE AT IRVING
PLAZA
17 Irving Place, New York, N.Y.
Phone: 212.777.6800
- Chevelle / Middle Class Rut / Janus:
Feb. 29, 7 p.m.
- August Burns Red / Silverstein,
more: March 1, 6:30 p.m.
- Pat Benatar / Neil Giraldo: March 2,
8 p.m.
- Young Jeezy: March 4, 7:30 p.m.
- Orgy, more: March 6, 7 p.m.
- Todd Snider / Kevn Kinney: March 8,
7 p.m.
- Balkan Beat Box: March 9, 8 p.m.
MADISON SQUARE
GARDEN
7th Ave., New York, NY
Phone: 212.465.MSG1
- Van Halen / Kool & the Gang: March
1, 7:30 p.m.
- The Black Keys: March 12, 22, 8 p.m.
RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL
1260 Ave. of the Americas, NY, NY
Phone: 212.307.717
- Coldplay / Mumford & Sons / Jon
Stewart: March 4, 7 p.m.
- Big Time Rush: March 9, 7 p.m.
- Juan Luis Guerra / Grupo 440:
March 10, 8 p.m.
THE THEATRE AT MSG
7th Ave., New York, NY
Phone: 212.465.MSG1
- Mike Epps: March 3, 8 p.m. W
compiled by Nikki M. Mascali,
Weekender Editor
Live mix
Sonic Spank and Derek VanScoten (D.V.S.), along with Silo Ef-
fect, will perform Thursday, March 1 at River Street Jazz Cafe
(667 N. River St., Plains). Doors open at 8 p.m., and the show is
at 10 p.m.
The show will feature sets by Sonic Spank and D.V.S. that merge
into one another like a DJ mix, but with live instrumentation.
D.V.S. combines DJ mixing with futuristic guitar gadgets, and
Sonic Spank uses keyboards, drums and guitar.
Tickets are $5-$8. For info, call 570.822.2992.
BONKS BAR & GRILL
200 W. Church St Nanticoke 735-6262
Wednesday - STRICTLY 80s
80s Music
80 Drafts 8-9pm
$2 Well Drinks 9-10pm
Saturday - OPEN MIC NIGHT
www.facebook.com/bonksbar
Saturdays - Coming Soon
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Wednesday:
Bar on Oak: Line Dancing
Brews Brothers, Luzerne: Speaker Jam Karaoke/DJ
Chackos: K8 w/ Dustin Drevitch
Copper Penny, Pocono Inn Resort: Speaker Jam Karaoke and DJ
Elmer Sudds: Robb Brown and Friends
Hops & Barleys: Karaoke w/ DJ Bounce
Jim McCarthys Tavern on the Hill: Karaoke
Ole Tyme Charleys: Open mic comedy night & DJ EFX
River Street Jazz Caf: Open Mic
Robs Pub & Grub: Beer Pong
Rox 52: Comedy Night
Slate Bar & Lounge: DJ Hard Drive w/ Karaoke
Woodlands: Evolution live w/ M80, DJ Godfather
Thursday:
Bar on Oak: The Tones
Bart & Urbys: Twisted Team Trivia @ 9:30 p.m.
Breakers, Mohegan Sun: Nowhere Slow
Careys Pub: Krysten & Eric from Crush
Chackos: Kartune
Huns West Side Caf: DJ King B
Ole Tyme Charleys: Karaoke
OverPour: Larry George duo
River Street Jazz Caf: Sonic Spank and DVS
Rox 52: Beer Pong
Stans Caf: DJ Slick w/ Karaoke
Thristy Camel, Scranton: Speaker Jam Karaoke and DJ
Tommyboys Bar & Grill: Broken Road
Woodlands: DJ Davey B, DJ Data (Club HD)
Friday:
Arturos: Somethin Else
Bar on Oak: DJ Showcase
Bar Louie, Mohegan Sun: Beatteks.com website launch party w/ DJ
King B, Gaje and Hersh hosted by Diesis I and introducing DJ ZthaOne
& DJ Tonez
Bart & Urbys: Downtime Jazz trio 6:30 p.m., Ashes for Trees 10 p.m.
Breakers, Mohegan Sun: Drop Dead Sexy
Brews Brothers, Luzerne: Gone Crazy
Chackos: Kartune
Elmer Sudds: Mr. Echo acoustic duo
Grotto, Harveys Lake: Stealing Neil
Grotto, Wyoming Valley Mall: Teddy Young duo
Jim McCarthys Tavern on the Hill: DJ Justin
Kings Den, Hazleton: Speaker Jam Karaoke/DJ
Liams: Freak Show Friday w/ DJ Freddy Fabbri
Luckys Sporthouse: Game Show Trivia 7-8:30
Metro Bar & Grill: Classic Rock Express
Ole Tyme Charleys: M-80 Jane Trains Sweet 16 Bash
OverPour: 20 Lb. Head
River Street Jazz Caf: Indobox w/ opening act FMO
Robs Pub & Grub: DJ Dang
Senunas: Adam from Suze
Slate Bar & Lounge: Dog City Band
Stans Caf: DJ Smiley w/ Karaoke
Tommyboys Bar & Grill: Main St. duo 5:30-7:30 p.m. then later Ronnie
Williams
Woodlands: (Evolution) DJ Kev DJ Davey B, (Streamside) Rockabilly & 45s,
(Steamside Exec) No Where Slow
Saturday:
Arturos: Maros & the Liebacks
Bar On Oak: Changes
Bart & Urbys: The County Lines and Eric Milland
Breakers, Mohegan Sun: Big Bang Baby
Brews Brothers, Luzerne: front bar: Stealing Neil back bar: LOL Comedy
Night
Chackos: Kartune
Graces Vault, Lattimer: Speaker Jam Karaoke/DJ
Hops & Barley: 18
th
Anniversary Party w/ DJ Eddie J
Jim McCarthys Tavern on the Hill: Karaoke Party
Lake Carey Inn: Mr. Echo
Liams: Mame
Ole Tyme Charleys: Karaoke and DJ Fiyawerx
OverPour: Ronnie Williams
River Grille: DJ Ooh Wee
River Street Jazz Caf: Cabinet
Robs Pub & Grub: Neon Knights
Rox 52: DJ Short & Poor
Senunas: DJ Bounce
Slate Bar & Lounge: Sheila Mark Band
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movie review
Wanderlust is not the first

time Paul Rudd and Jennifer
Aniston have starred in a
movie together. That would be
1998s forgettable The Object of
My Affection. At the time, neither
actor had found their rhythm.
Before he became a sarcastic ev-
eryman, Rudd was briefly Neil
LaButes go-to guy. For years,
studios tried to turn Aniston into a
romantic-comedy star, even though
her straightforward approach
works best for uptight and frosty
characters.
An affable, sturdy comedy di-
rected by David Wain, Wander-
lust succeeds partially because
Rudd and Aniston flourish in their
comfort zones. They play George
and Linda, a tightly wound New
York couple that has just bought a
micro loft in the West Village.
Days later, they cannot afford it.
Georges firmgets shut down by
the Feds, nixing his big promotion.
And Linda, who has yet to settle on
a career, cant convince HBOto
run her documentary. Apparently,
penguins with testicular cancer are
a real downer.
Unable to sell their apartment
and with no employment options,
the couple stays with Georges
brother (Ken Marino) and his
permanently inebriated wife (Mi-
chaela Watkins). On the way down
south a miserable trip marked
with flatulence, arguing and the
Doobie Brothers George and
Linda stop at Elysium, an occa-
sional bed and breakfast and full-
time commune where they have an
overnight blast with the free-think-
ing residents.
Amiserable, abbreviated stay
with his brother leads George to a
revelation: Since he and Linda
were so happy at Elysium, why not
live there? Reluctantly, Linda
agrees to stay for two weeks, but
she soon blossoms. George, not so
much. Hes an inept worker, he
cant get a good cup of coffee, and
hes consistently thwarted by the
popular Seth (Justin Theroux), an
overly mellowknow-it-all who has
his eco-friendly sights set on Lin-
da.
Wanderlust benefits from
Rudd and Aniston, who is especial-
ly good because shes not required
to be the films ray of sunshine.
Her character can just evolve. Its
the first comedy Aniston has
starred in where shes a person, not
a romantic catalyst or a shiny ob-
ject. And Rudd, all citified bluster,
serves as a wonderful straight man.
George cannot believe howmis-
guided he was and that Elysium
a place he cant stand is what
Linda finally decides to commit to.
The supporting actors energy
lets the stars do their own thing:
Kathryn Hahn as a manic resident
with a porn background; Linda
Lavin as George and Lindas las-
civious, but indifferent Realtor; and
Marino as an entitled moron who
considers Sky Mall a periodical
worthy of The NewYorker. The-
roux (Anistons real-life beau)
steals the movie as Seth with his
peaceful, easy sabotage of George.
Wanderlusts only flawis that
Wain and co-writer Marino veer
toward gross-out material far too
frequently. Astampede of flabby,
middle-aged nudists and a placenta
in a bowl is at odds with the films
gentle sense of humor regarding
self-discovery. Theres still a bit of
the rabble-rouser in Wain, who
started with MTVs classic offbeat
sketch-comedy series, The State.
Even when his attempts at being
subversive try our patience, Wan-
derlust still charms us. The mo-
vies biggest pleasure isnt Aniston
and Rudds ease with the material;
its howWain (Role Models,
Wet Hot American Summer)
keeps turning old plotlines into
something new.
Read more of Petes cinematic
musings at
whatpeteswatching.blogspot.com
or follow@PeteCroatto.
Paul Rudd and Jennifer Aniston as George and Linda in Wanderlust.
By Pete Croatto
Surprisingly wonderful wanderers
Rudd, left, with Joe Lo Truglio in a scene from the film.
reel attractions
If only other people would put their hands
over their mouth
Ill yell and Ill shout for the fine things on
earth that are on their way out!
Opening this week:
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Project X
Being Flynn
Coming next week:
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Silent House
A Thousand Words
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ven though she won New
York Comedy Clubs Best
New Talent award in
2003, comedian Teri Granahan,
like so many others in her profes-
sion, hasnt exactly experienced a
cakewalk on the comedy circuit.
Perseverance is the name of
standup comedy, Granahan said.
It weeds out the weak. And I
would have considered myself
one of the weak, but for some
reason maybe its just a life-
long mission to piss off my dad, I
dont know but I cant seem to
quit. And now Im actually start-
ing to gain some momentum, so
now theres no quitting.
As part of that momentum,
Granahan will be the featured
comedian, along with Joe Bryan
and emcee Jeannine Luby, for
Leadership Offers Laughters
LOL Comedy Night Saturday,
March 3 at Brews Brothers West
in Luzerne. The proceeds from
the show will support Festival of
Laughs, part of World Laughter
Day 2012, an event held in May
in Wilkes-Barre.
Its a good cause, World
Laughter Day, Granahan said.
The event that they are fundrais-
ing for is something thats going
to benefit children and festivities
that will basically generate some
interest amongst the youth. And I
think giving kids any sort of
direction into the arts, I definitely
stand for.
Granahan lived in New York
City for seven years before mov-
ing back to the area to attend to a
sick family member, and bring-
ing her act to local stages turned
out to be a smart move on her
part. After landing a gig in
Scranton running Wisecrackers
open-mic nights for two years,
she started to feel she was mak-
ing progress, and in addition to
working locally, she also still
performs in New York.
I put my years in, what I call
candy striping for comedy, and
then actually, some of my first
paid work was with Wisecrack-
ers, she said. And then from
there, that was where I entered
the circuit, was in Wisecrackers.
Because New York City is sat-
urated with aspiring everything,
so I kind of had to get out of
there in order to distinguish
myself.
Getting out of there, though,
meant dealing with a different
kind of crowd.
Big cities, they give you a lot
more leeway to do some button-
pushing topics, whereas small
towns, youre more likely to
offend, and thats just not going
to make for a good 20-minute
set, she explained. I try not to
pick on any minority category,
whatever it may be. You learn
through years of doing it what is
a universal topic, which would be
things like math or parking spots
or commercials, stuff like that.
Some comics use antagonizing
material, but Granahan marches
to the beat of a different drum-
mer in that respect.
Thats not what Im about,
she said. There are those type of
comics, but Im not one of them.
My Catholic upbringing, even
though I havent been in church
in 20-some years, I just cant
seem to wash it off.
Though shes had her fair share
of ups and downs, Granahan had
a breakthrough late last year that
has kept her motivated.
I literally was just like, Thats
it, theres no more big breaks for
me, this is as far as Im going.
Im hanging it up, Im looking
on Craigslist, Ive got to a find a
job, a real job, she said. And
then it actually took my boy-
friend to have the guts to agree
with me and then duck as I
threw things at him because it
just made me realize, Yeah OK,
youre not going to quit, this isnt
it Youre too far in, you have
to make this work. And all of a
sudden, my being truly commit-
ted to it, like that failure is not an
option, things started to turn up
for me. W
Teri Granahan will be the featured comedian Saturday,
March 3 at the LOL Comedy Night.
Leadership Offers Laughter
LOL Comedy Night: Sat., March
3, 7 p.m., Brews Brothers West
(75 Main St., Luzerne). $15.
Teri Granahan, Joe Bryan,
Jeannine Luby. Tickets at door
or 570.446.8992,
610.653.6841. Info: face-
book.com/LeadershipOffer-
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Committed
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New York City is
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so I kind of had to get
out of there in order
to distinguish myself.
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ife has a way of taking us
on a wild ride and steer-
ing us in a direction we
never thought we would go.
Like the famous quote by John
Lennon, life happens when we
are busy making other plans.
Just when we think we are in
control and we have it all fig-
ured out, fate steps in and
drags us in another dimension.
Sometimes the spontaneous
moments in life take our breath
away and make us proud that
our original, well-crafted plan
didnt work out.
Rebecca A. Battle figured
out first hand that sometimes
destiny can turn your world
upside down and give you the
life youve always dreamed of.
She will have her Factorium
series on display during First
Friday at the Camerawork Gal-
lery in Scranton March 2.
I basically wanted to say
that abandoned factories are a
representation what America
was like in terms of its indus-
try in the early 20th century,
Battle said.
Battle lived in California for
10 years, and although she
loved the urban life, she felt it
was time to come back to the
place she was born and raised.
She confessed that while in Los
Angeles, her photography pas-
sion became stronger and
pushed her to go back home to
pursue her artistic dreams.
It just kinda made sense,
she added. The shift in pho-
tography, my family being here
and my lifelong friends. It was
actually a needed decision. L.A.
is a great city, its a fantastic
city, but it was time.
According to Battle, the
Factorium series wasnt some-
thing she planned. One snowy
Christmas when she was vis-
iting home, she took a picture
of the Stegmaier Brewery
building, and she became ad-
dicted to taking pictures of
factories. She went back to
California and took pictures in
downtown Los Angeles and
Santa Monica.
I like taking pictures of
abandoned buildings, she de-
clared. I dont know, theres a
haunting beauty behind them.
Battle said that she is proud
to have her photos displayed at
Camerawork Gallery.
They are fantastic, Battle
expressed. Theyre three pho-
tographers, they run the gallery,
and its all out of labor of love.
They are photographers them-
selves so the passion is there
for photography.
Battle didnt plan on having
photography change her life,
but she feels that shes blessed
and wouldnt change a thing.
I studied piano for a good
part of my life, she shared. I
was mostly into music. I didnt
think about photography too
much, then I say about 15 years
ago, I started to take some
pictures, and this was before
the whole digital revolution,
where there was Facebook, you
know, Flickr or anything like
that, where everybodys taking
a picture. This was take a pic-
ture, its just for fun, and I
think this happens to a lot of
artists, one thing leads to an-
other, and it almost became a
self-fulfilling prophecy.
Battle has aspirations of be-
coming a commercial photog-
rapher in New York City.
When you look at the pho-
tography in Vanity, Vogue, Es-
quire Magazine, its just beauti-
ful photography, she said.
Battle confessed that she
refuses to let anything stand in
her way of achieving her pho-
tography dreams.
I always joke I might be the
worlds first blind photogra-
pher, she said, laughing. My
eyesight is not the greatest,
with wearing glasses most of
my life, I will probably end up
with cataracts and blind, and I
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Factorium by Rebecca A.
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By Nick Delorenzo
Special to the Weekender
I
t looks like the concept of
controlling your computer via
gesture has received another
boost and in a more practical
direction.
Ive written about the potential
of replacing the old-fashioned
mouse with a Microsoft Kinect
before, but that involves a degree
of technical know-how that puts
it outside of the plug and play
devices weve all become used
to.
A small company called Bellco
aims to remedy that situation
with its Ion Wireless Air
Mouse, using the term mouse
loosely. The Ion is a computer-
control system thats been grafted
onto a glove. The wireless mod-
ule sits on the outside of the
glove, while an attachment that
fits around the index finger con-
tains controls for the left and
right mouse buttons, within easy
reach of the thumb.
I was initially skeptical about
how well such a device would
function; Ive seen similar con-
cepts in the past and they seemed
to suffer from a terminal case of
impracticality in one way or
another.
I realized, however, that this
might be more useful than other
concepts. They didnt try to over-
reach, the design of the device is
relatively simple and uses proven
technologies, and it doesnt re-
quire you to read a manual or
have unusual equipment hooked
up to your computer.
Bellco provided videos demon-
strating the Ion in use, and it
seemed to be relatively straight-
forward. The mouse essentially
goes where you point your hand,
and relatively delicate tasks like
scrolling and clicking small links
could be performed with ease
while standing several feet away
from the monitor.
Bellco notes on its website that
the Ion would be good for giving
interactive presentations, in sit-
uations where a conventional
mouse could be impractical.
People who have issues using
conventional mice may also find
the Ion more comfortable and
functional and possibly easier to
use than a trackball.
The problem with unique
products such as this seems to be
that unless they work really well,
they tend to go away quickly a
process that usually helps cull
bad products from the market,
but can also result in the demise
of ideas that were only slightly
ahead of their time. The Ion is
available from the manufacturers
website for $79.95, which is
quite a bit more than an average
mouse, to be sure, but less than
several other high-performance
mice Ive seen. The Ion uses a
standard USB connection.
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By Ralphie Aversa
The Voice season one

contestant Raquel Castro
doesnt care what the
media says about Christina
Aguilera.
To me, Christina was a
very good role model because
she taught us about her mis-
takes, the 17-year-old singer
said in a Skype interview on
The Ralphie Radio Show.
She told us to learn from
them, and if something like
this happens, just dont worry
about it, dont stress about it.
Aguilera picked Castro on
the NBC competition to join
her team, and the teenager
found the superstars knowl-
edge priceless.
Shes experienced things
that some people havent yet,
so she can kind of guide you
in a way, so you dont make
those same mistakes yourself,
Castro said. I think that
makes a great role model.
Castro has experienced quite
a bit herself for only being 17.
The Long Island native re-
ceived her big break in show-
biz at age 9, co-starring with
Ben Affleck in the movie,
Jersey Girl. Since then,
shes appeared in a number of
film and TV shows and was
even cast for Ludacris Run-
away Love music video.
Castro now finds herself
working on her own music
video; she filmed the piece
for her new single, Diary a
few weeks ago and expects to
release it in the coming
weeks. The song is about a
relationship, although the New
Yorker says that she kept a
private journal while growing
up.
I had like three different
diaries, recalls Castro. My
first one was a Britney
Spears diary I got in first
grade.
Ironic given that while she
was writing daily happenings
and private crushes in a book
with Spears on the cover, she
would eventually come to
work with and learn about
how to obtain her dreams
firsthand from the woman
compared to and with Spears
the most.
THE FRAY MAY GO
CLICHE
The Frays Isaac Slade first
told me in October about the
song, Run For Your Life. He
fought his bandmates for it to
be the first single from
Scars & Stories.
Theres another song
called, Run for Your Life
that I think is probably my
favorite song on the record,
Slade stated during the phone
interview. Its real ballad-y,
beautiful, and heart wrenching
and kind of, like, whatever
you think of The Fray to be,
kind of our cliche.
When the lead singer and I
met in person in December, I
revisited the subject.
It could be one of two
songs, Slade revealed during
our sit down. But one of
them is (Run For Your Life),
yeah.
Despite completing the al-
bum last year, Slade said The
Fray wanted to release Scars
& Stories around Valentines
Day; it hit stores Feb. 7. The
possible second single aired
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I
f creating a convincing, tangi-
ble setting is half the battle of
a gripping story, then Taylor
M. Polites neednt have worried
about much else when he wrote
his debut novel, The Rebel
Wife. Lucky for readers, though,
he did, and the result is a tale that
weaves through post-Civil War
Alabama with such unapologetic
fervor and suspense, its conclu-
sion leaves an aching absence
where its characters once were.
Augusta Branson is a heroine
in disguise, a widow fraught with
fear and despair at the notion of
being left with nothing. After her
husband dies of a mysterious
illness, Gus, as shes called, is left
to defend herself, her son and her
assets in a world where women
are not privy to the important
details in life.
Gus is also in an uncomfort-
able position, shunned by old
loved ones for the marriage that
is no longer and caught in the
midst of a racial war that will not
end. That racial prejudice is front
and center throughout The
Rebel Wife, and the novel guile-
lessly investigates the infuriating
injustices prevalent against not
only the minority but also against
women.
From the outset, Gus is hard to
read. She seems cold and unpre-
dictable, but as more details are
splayed out and the story pro-
gresses, she becomes this fierce
force to be reckoned with. She
finds herself, and by doing so,
she finds an ally in the reader.
The stifling heat Polites de-
scribes is encompassing; one can
feel the drops of sweat hitting the
hardwood floors, envy the ice in
a glass of tea, and his descrip-
tions dont stop there. The sound
of Gus crinolines brushing
against her boots is practically
audible, and the acrid smell of
blood is a bouquet that jumps off
the pages.
How the author manages to do
this may have something to do
with not only the obvious pains-
taking research that went into
The Rebel Wife, but also his
elegant prose, which is written
with two feet firmly planted in
the past.
In The Rebel Wife, Gus is
rare proof that the tides always
turn. Nothing lasts forever, and
with the right people and good
intentions, progress and trans-
formation are possible.
Visit
theweekender.com/books
Thursday to read an interview
with Wilkes University MFA
grad Polites.
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against not only
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but also
against women.
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ACTORS CIRCLE AT
PROVIDENCE PLAYHOUSE
(1256 Providence Rd, Scranton, reser-
vations: 570.342.9707, actorscir-
cle.org)
Crimes of the Heart: March
22-25, 30-31, April 1. Thurs.-Sat., 8
p.m., Sun., 2 p.m. $12 GA, $10 seniors,
$8 students. Preview March 22, $8
GA/seniors, $6 students. Call for
reservations.
BLOOMSBURG THEATRE
ENSEMBLE
(Alvina Krause Theatre, 226 Center
St., Bloomsburg, 570.784.8181,
800.282.0283, bte.org)
Ticket prices: $9-$25
Murder at the Howard John-
sons: March 10-25, Thurs.-Sat., 7:30
p.m., Sun., 3 p.m. Preview March 8,
7:30 p.m., Pay What You Wish.
Reduced price preview March 9, 7:30
p.m., $11.
CORNER BISTRO DINNER
THEATRE
(76-78 S. Main St. Carbondale,
570.282.7499)
Bistro Comedy Nite: March 9,
appetizer buffet, 7:30 p.m., show,
8:30 p.m. Advance sales only, $15.
Comics seen on Showtime, CBS,
more. Guest comedian Father Paul,
emcee Liz Russo, featured comic
Corey Alexander, headliner Mark
DeMayo. Call for tickets.
Big Wigs Starring Aggy Dune and
Kasha Davis: March 30-31, appetizer
buffet, 7:30 p.m., show, 8:30 p.m.
Advance sales only, $15. Vegas-style
impersonator show direct from New
York. Call for tickets.
COUGHLIN HIGH SCHOOL
DRAMA CLUB
(80 N. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre,
570.406.3976)
Legally Blonde-The Musical:
March 1-3, 7 p.m., March 4, 2 p.m.
$10/all ages, senior citizens discount
night March 1, 55+, $7. Tickets day of
show only at door. For info, call.
DIETRICH THEATRE
(60 E. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock,
570.996.1500, dietrichtheater.com)
One Flew Over the Cuckoos
Nest: March 21, 23-24, 7 p.m.; 22, 10
a.m., 25, 3 p.m. $10.
F.M. KIRBY CENTER
(71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre,
570.826.1100)
Fish Face (The Kids of Polk Street
School): March 27, 10 a.m., $6.50
Treasured Stories/The Best of Eric
Carle: April 11, 10 a.m., $6.50
GRICE ARTISTS
(191 W. Church St., Nanticoke,
570.328.5864)
PA Lyric Opera: Opera for Lovers:
March 11, 3 p.m., Cecilia Cohen Recital
Hall, East Stroudsburg University.
$15/adults, $12/students, seniors,
$5/7-12, free 6 and under. Tickets at
door, by calling, visiting griceartist-
s.com.
LITTLE THEATRE OF
WILKES-BARRE
(537 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre:
570.823.1875, ltwb.org)
Chicago: March 24-31, 8 p.m.,
March 25, April 1, 3 p.m., $18
MUSIC BOX PLAYERS
(196 Hughes St., Swoyersville:
570.283.2195 or 800.698.PLAY or
musicbox.org)
The Full Monty: March 2-4.
Fri.-Sat., curtain 8 p.m., Sun., 3 p.m.
Buffet dinner 90 minutes before
curtain. Tickets for dinner and show
and show-only. Call for reservations.
PENNSYLVANIA THEATER
FOR PERFORMING ARTS
(JJ Ferrara Center, 212 W. Broad St.,
Hazleton, 570.454.5451, ptpash-
ows.org)
Rockin Roller Coaster: Begins
March 9.
THE PHOENIX
PERFORMING ARTS
CENTER
(409-411 Main St., Duryea,
570.457.3589, phoenixpac.vpweb-
.com, phoenixpac08@aol.com)
Bye Bye Birdie Musical: March
23-April 1.
SCRANTON CULTURAL
CENTER
(420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton)
South Pacific: March 23-25,
times vary, $46.25-$67.25
SHAWNEE PLAYHOUSE
(570.421.5093, theshawneeplay-
house.com)
Dancing, Dancing Came The Dead
by K.K Gordon, WAIF by Joanne Weck,
Unentitled by Charles White: March 9,
7 p.m.
THE UNIVERSITY OF
SCRANTON
(Royal Theatre of the McDade Center
for Literary and Performing Arts)
Fuddy Meers: March 2-4; Fri.-Sat.,
8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. Ticket prices
vary. Call 570.941.4318.
WYOMING VALLEY WEST
HIGH SCHOOL
Rogers and Hammersteins The
Sound Of Music: Feb 29, 6:30 p.m.
(senior citizens performance); March
1-3, 7 p.m. Tickets at door, $5/stu-
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BENEFITS / CHARITY
EVENTS
1st Annual Night at the
Races, March 3, 6 p.m., hosted by
Sitaras Karate School at Columbia
Hose Co. #3 (149 Jackson St. Ed-
wardsville). $10 donation includes
admission, food, refreshments, must
be 21+. Winning horse receives $50.
Call 570.332.7413 for info.
4th Annual Laugh Out Loud
Comedy ShowMarch 30, 7-10
p.m., doors 6:30 p.m., Seasons Ball
Room, Mohegan Sun at Pocono
Downs. $60 (feat. Silent auction, hors
doeuvres), $40 (show only, 8:15 p.m.).
Cash bar. Business casual dress.
Patty Leighton, honorary Master of
Ceremonies. Mary Dimino, Liz Russo,
Mary Radzinski, Jeannine Luby.
Proceeds benefit Domestic Violence
Service Center. For tickets/info, call
Nina Dei Tos at 570.823.6799 ext. 221.
4th Annual Night at the
Races March 31, 6 p.m., St. Antho-
nys Parish Center, Exeter. Proceeds
benefit 1st Lt. Jeffrey DePrimo Memo-
rial Fund. Info: 570.237.0765.
American Lung Association
Fight for Air Climb: March 24,
Mohegan Sun Arena, Wilkes-Barre.
Climb one floor of steps, both up and
down. Volunteers needed. For info,
registration, sponsorships, visit
lunginfo.org/arenaclimb, call
570.823.2212.
Big Brothers Big Sisters
30th Annual Bowl for Kids Sake:
March 24, noon, 1:30 p.m., Southside
Bowl; April 21, noon, 1:30 p.m., Valley
Lanes. More money raised, more
prizes won. Register at bbbsnepa.org.
All teams must pre-register. Info:
800.955.4376.
Bloomsburg Hospital 5th
Annual Wine Tasting Benefit
March 24, 5-9 p.m., Caldwell Consisto-
ry, Bloomsburg. $75. Tapas-style
dining, dessert, wine, entertainment.
Silent auction. Pianist Kevin Haile
performing. Info/tickets:
570.387.2099, lmakara@bloom-
health.net.
Candys Place (570.714.8800)
3rd Annual Night at the Races:
March 3, 6-10:30 p.m., Independent
Hall (166 South Sprague Ave., King-
ston). $25, includes one free horse,
all you can eat and drink. BYOB
(liquor), Little Caesars, pasta, salad,
meatballs, pierogies, wines, draft
beers, desserts, basket raffles, 50/50.
Call or visit CancerWellnessNepa.org
for tickets.
Fundraiser Event to Support
Leadership Lackawanna
March 25 noon-6 p.m., Quaker Steak
and Lube, Dickson City. 50/50, basket
raffle. For coupons, contact a mem-
ber of the Slope Group, call
570.585.9225 or e-mailrestoretheslo-
pell@gmail.com. Proceeds assist in
restoring Oil House at Gravity Slope
Colliery.
Lake Silkworth Area Lions
Club 2nd Annual Bowl-a-
Thon Fundraiser March 18, 1-3
p.m., Chackos Family Bowling Center
(195 N. Wilkes-Barre Blvd., Wilkes-
Barre). Proceeds benefit Activities
Fund, Christmas Food Baskets, Stu-
dent Scholarships, Eye Glass Pro-
grams.
Leadership Offers Laughter
One-Night-Only LOL Come-
dy Night March 3, 7 p.m., Brews
Brothers West (75 Main St., Luzerne).
$15, at door or 570.446.8992,
610.653.6841. Teri Granahan, Joe
Bryan, Jeannine Luby. Chinese auc-
tion. Proceeds support World Laugh-
ter Day 2012, Festival of Laughs. Info:
facebook.com/LeadershipOffer-
sLaughter.
The Renal Race: Race and
Raise Awareness for Kidney
Cancer 1-Mile Fun Run March 11,
registration 8 a.m., race 8:30 a.m.
Starts Martz Pavilion Kirby Park, ends
Public Square. $12 pre-reg./ $15 day
of, tax-deductible donations made
payable to: The Renal Race c/o FOP
Lodge 36. Info: therenalrace-
pa@gmail.com. Sponsored by Fra-
ternal Order of Police Lodge 36.
Benefits families and research of
kidney cancer.
Short Stack for a Tall Cause-
Breathe Deep Northeastern
Pennsylvania March 10, 8-10 a.m.,
Applebees Neighborhood Grille and
Bar, Wilkes-Barre. $6/person, tickets
at door. Flapjack fundraiser to bene-
fit Lungevity Foundation that sup-
ports lung cancer research. Info:
570.592.4838.
Spaghetti For Wishes March
3-4, 11 a.m., 7 p.m., Bills Sports Bar
and Grill (53 Brown St., Wilkes-Barre).
$8, includes spaghetti, salad, bread,
meatballs, dessert. Benefits Make-A-
Wish Foundation. For tickets, call
570.328.5566.
WFTE FM90.3/105.7 Get On
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Jim Carro: March 1, Chestnut Street
Tavern, Dunmore.
Pink Slip Duo: March 3, Chestnut
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5 $ dispenser
8 Actress Sorvino
12 Luxurious
13 Carnival city
14 Prayer ending
15 Not domestic
17 Bridge
18 Checked out
19 ld Portuguese money
21 Praise in verse
22 Carpet style
23 Sapporo sash
26 Lab goings-on (Abbr.)
28 Dada artist Max
31 Weaponry
33 Antiquated
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36 Phi Beta -
38 Meadow
40 Rotation duration
41 Steals from
43 Latin 101 word
45 Sesame Streets
Oscar, e.g.
47 Super-active person
51 Guns the engine
52 Begged
54 Sheltered
55 By way of
56 Locate
57 Physiques, slangily
58 Novelist Radcliffe
59 Crazes
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3 Venomous vipers
4 Pic
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6 Dead heat
7 Fashions
8 Eyelash enhancer
9 Attacked verbally
10 Peruse
11 - Domini
16 Cincinnati team
20 That boat
23 Erstwhile acorn
24 Support system?
25 Made better
27 Under the weather
29 Spanish Mrs.
30 Gift from Santa
32 Husband and wife
34 Very inexpressive
37 1970 Jackson 5 hit
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42 Hindu destruction
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44 Switch type
45 Snatch
46 Move, in Realtor-
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48 Met melody
49 Repair
50 Probability
53 Hr. fraction
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By Nikki M. Mascali
Weekender Editor
DREAMING
IN CHOCOLATE
Chocolate Dreams: The
Story of Gertrude Hawk
Chocolates will premier Mon-
day, March 5 at 7 p.m. on
WVIA TV. The story tells the
deeply personal and All-Amer-
ican story of the founding and
evolution of Gertrude Hawk
Chocolates, stated the films
press release.
The film will give an inside
tour of the process of making
chocolate in a Gertrude Hawk
plant and will span from the
Bunker Hill section of Scranton
where the company began to
Indonesia where it gets
materials that make up the
companys ever-popular Smid-
gens. No need to thank me for
making you crave your Smid-
gen of choice right now.
I am particularly interested in
watching the film because for
years, my maternal grandmother
worked at the Gertrude Hawk
flagship store in Dunmore. I
remember walking in the door
of the shop as a kid not being
able to breathe in its wafting
scent of chocolate fast enough.
To this day, I still turn into that
little girl whenever I walk into
a Gertrude Hawk store because
I automatically get a homey,
childhood vibe.
To take my Gertrude Hawk
connection a little deeper, many
years after my grandmother
passed away, I got the chance
to tour the facility and make
my own chocolate there for a
Weekender story. Talk about
coming full circle!
Encore presentations of
Chocolate Dreams: The Story
of Gertrude Hawk Chocolates
will air Thursday, March 8 at 8
p.m., Sunday, March 11 at 3
p.m., Friday, March 23 at 8
p.m., Saturday, March 24 at 9
p.m., Monday, March 26 at 7
p.m., and Sunday, April 8 at 3
p.m.
DESIGNING DINING
The Scranton Cultural Cen-
ter (420 N. Washington Ave.)
and Lackawanna Historical
Society will present the 2nd
annual Dinner by Design
fundraiser this coming weekend,
an event where professional
designers create areas for din-
ing throughout the SCC.
A preview party will be held
Friday, March 2 from 7-10 p.m.
in the ballroom and will feature
food preparations by Paul Wa-
nas of Accentuate Catering,
passed hors doeuvres, open bar
and live music from Jazz As-
sassins. Preview party guests
will also be able to see the
dining environments created for
the exhibit.
Dinner by Design will open
to the public Saturday, March 3
from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun-
day, March 4 from noon-5 p.m.
Vendors will offer candles,
sauces, baked goods, home
decor and more at the expanded
Marketplace. Bar service and
concessions will be available
throughout the event.
Tickets are $60 for the pre-
view party, $70 for a combina-
tion ticket, which includes the
party and admission to tour
Saturday and Sunday, or $15 in
advance or $20 at the door for
the tour Saturday and Sunday.
Tickets are available via the
box office, Ticketmaster or
800.745.3000.
For more info, visit scran-
tonculturalcenter.org.
HEALTHY IS
AS HEALTHY DOES
Experts from Geisinger
Wyoming Valley Medical Cen-
ter (1000 East Mountain Blvd.,
Plains Twp.) will host a healthy
cooking demonstration Wednes-
day, March 7 at 6 p.m. in rec-
ognition of March being Na-
tional Nutrition Month.
Geisingers chef, dietitian and
caterer will show attendees how
to create a delicious, healthy
meal and share recipes and
nutritional info. Attendees, who
are asked to bring a healthy,
non-perishable food item to
support a community food
drive, will also receive a sam-
ple meal and dessert.
Seating is limited; call
800.275.6401 and say Care-
Link or register at geisin-
ger.org/events. W
Send your food and drink
news to
nmascali@theweekender.com.
From1922-1962, Gertrude Hawk lived at 1012 Mark Ave.
in Scrantons Bunker Hill section. Starting in 1936, the
home served as her companys first production
location.
Professional designers will create spaces like this for
this weekends Dinner by Design at the SCC.
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$2 DOM PINTS, WELL MIXERS,
FRANKENSTEINS, THREE OLIVE BOMBS,
WASHINGTON APPLES
WEDNESDAY
OPEN MIC COMEDY
NO COVER 9 PM HOSTED BY TONY LAJEUNE
THURSDAY
NEPA BEER PONG
$100 CASH PRIZE. NO COVER
$6 COORS LIGHT PITCHERS
FRIDAY LENT SPECIAL
FULL TRAY OF FRIED
PIZZA $12.99
FREE JUKEBOX 10-12
SATURDAY
DJ SHORT & POOR
KARAOKE & DANCE 9:30
NO COVER!
ROX 52
BAR & GRILLE
52 E. Main St., Plymouth 779-7876
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KITCHEN
OPEN TIL
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Artist:
Mark Charles
Rooney
Artist and Fine Arts
Professor at Penn State,
Hazleton campus
See:
New Visions Studio and
Gallery, Scranton
Mar. 2 - Mar. 30, 2012
and ongoing at
Art Seen gallery in
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DIAMONDS
tovonjewelers.com
3560 WILKES-BARRE TWP COMMONS,
WILKES-BARRE, PA. 18702
570-970-2700
570-970-2707-FAX
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Street Tavern, Dunmore.
Paul Martin: March 8, Chestnut
Street Tavern, Dunmore.
Wilkes-Barre YMCA
Camp Kresges Annual Spaghetti
Dinner: March 27, 4-8 p.m., Rodanos,
Wilkes-Barre. $7/adults, $3.50/under
12. Dine in, take out. Benefits camping
programs.
Zumbathon: March 31, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
$10, $5 with student ID. 2-hour party,
silent auction, giveaways, refresh-
ments. Proceeds provide diabetic
alert dog to 7-year-old Jayden. Call
570.823.2191, x222, e-mail Sa-
ra.May@solidcactus.com.
EVENTS
12th Annual Heat at the
Seat Chili Cook-Off March 17, 2
p.m., Country Seat Tavern (Maple St.,
Montrose). Music by My Own Monster.
All proceeds benefit Endless Moun-
tains Medical Care Foundation. For
info/to register, call 570.278.9996.
Bank Of America Museums
on Us March 3-4, April 7-8. Free
access for Bank of America/Merrill
Lynch cardholders to Everhart Mu-
seum of Natural History, Science &
Art. Photo ID/valid credit, debit card
needed. One free GA limited to card-
holder.
Breslau Hose Co. No. 5 La-
dies Aux Potato Pancake
Sale March 16, 30, 4-7 p.m. Pancakes
only, benefits local volunteer fire-
men. Info: 570.817.1937.
Browndale Fire Co. (Route 247,
620 Marion St., Browndale,
43fire.com)
Homemade Pierogi For Sale: dona-
tion $6/dozen. Potato and cheese. To
order, contact any member, call
570.499.4908, e-mail jdoyle@nep.net,
go online.
Annual Spring Chicken Barbecue:
March 25, drive-through only 11:30
a.m.-1:30 p.m. Half chicken, potato,
vegetable, coleslaw, roll, dessert. $9,
from any member or 570.785.5300 or
499.4908, by e-mail at
jdoyle@nep.net. Advance sales only.
Buck Hill-Skytop Music Fes-
tival What is the difference be-
tween Classical and Romantic Ballet
Lecture Demonstration, Feb. 29, 7:30
p.m., Koehler Fieldhouse Studio, ESU.
Info: buckhillskytopfest.org.
Cameo House Bus Tours
(Anne Postupack, 570.655.3420,
anne.cameo@verizon.net, checks to
933 Wyoming Ave., W. Pittston, Pa.
18643)
Philadelphia Brunch/Art Museum:
March 11. Depart Scranton Viewmont
Mall, 8 a.m., Sears parking lot near
Mexican restaurant; Wilkes-Barre
Wegmans, 8:30 a.m., park row 1 by
Applebees. Be at least 15 minutes
early. Depart Philadelphia, 5:30 p.m.
Brunch at Waterworks Restaurant.
Philadelphia Museum of Art: Van
Gogh Up Close. $150, includes follow
us bus, goodie bag, water, admis-
sions, tips, brunch, more. Call/e-mail
to reserve. Seats assigned as checks
received.
Cedar BMX 2011 Awards
Banquet March 4, 1-4 p.m., Chin-
chilla Fire Hall (Shady Lane Road,
Clarks Summit). All riders, families
encouraged to attend. RSVP to
candyrosie@lycos.com. Awards,
discuss plans for upcoming season
beginning March 24.
Chicory House and Folklore
Society (www.folkloresociety.org,
570.333.4007) events:
Contra Dance: March 3, 7 p.m.,
Church of Christ Uniting (776 Market
St., Kingston). $9/adults, reduced for
families. Music by Contra Rebels,
fiddlers Todd Clewell, Barb Shmidtt,
Henry Koretzky on guitar, calling by
Karl Senseman. No partner/experi-
ence needed.
Chinchilla Hose Company
(Shady Lane Rd., 570.586.5726,
www.chcfire.net)
Annual Pizza Sale: every Fri. dur-
ing lent until April 6, 2-7 p.m. Red,
white, white broccoli. Proceeds
benefit operation/equipment. Orders
can be placed day of, call.
Clifford Community Youth
Group
5th Annual Homemade Easter Egg
Sale: through March 25. $2/home-
made peanut butter, coconut cream.
Pickup March 24, 31, 10 a.m.-noon,
Clifford United Methodist Church. To
order: 570.222.3331, 222.4344. Pre-
orders appreciated.
Comedy Stand-Off Wed. in
March, 9 p.m. (arrive by 8:30 to sign
up), Clarion Hotel & The Hub Lounge
(300 Meadow Ave., Scranton). Per-
form 5-7 min. routine, top 3 picked
each week. Top 12 perform April 12,
top 5 picked by Scott Bruce for a
show, date TBA.
ConynghamUnited Metho-
dist Church (411 Main Street,
Conyngham, 570.788.3960, conyngha-
mumc.com)
Sisters: Tues., 10 a.m. Beth Moore
study, Jesus, the One and Only. All
women welcome.
Soup & Devotions: starting Feb. 29,
noon. Soup, bread, dessert served
each week through April 4.
March Into Reading Drop-Off: until
Feb. 29. New and used books in good
condition for ages 5-7.
Dietrich Theater (60 E. Tioga
Street, Tunkhannock, 570.996.1500,
www.dietrichtheater.com) calendar
of events:
Kids Classes:
Quilting for Kids: Wed., through
March 28, 3:30-5 p.m. Ages 6+. $6/
class.
Young at Art: Trash to Treasures
for Preschoolers: March 1, 10-10:45
a.m. Ages 4-5. $35.
Trash to Treasures: Ages 5-8,
March 2, 4-5:30 p.m.; Ages 9-12, March
1, 4-5:30 p.m. $35/series of 4 classes.
All materials provided.
Trash to Treasures Together:
March 2, 10-10:45 a.m. Ages 3-4. $35.
Little People & Nature: Series
1-March 6, 13, 20, 27, 10-11 a.m.; Series
2-March 7, 14, 21, 28, 10-11 a.m. Ages 2
1/2-5. Free.
Heres Looking at You!: March 7, 14,
21, 28, 4-5 p.m. Ages 5-12. Free.
Intergenerational Classes:
Quilting for Everyone: Wed.,
through-March 28, 6-7:30 p.m. All
ages. $6/class. No experience re-
quired, all materials provided.
Open Studio: March 5-6, 12-13, 19-20,
26-27, 7-8:30 p.m. Ages 13+. $50/
series of 4 classes or $15/class.
Adult Classes:
Decorative Painting: Feb. 29, March
14, 21, 28, noon-3 p.m. Ages 16+. $20/
class + cost of painting surface.
Preregistration required, call.
Pottery & Sculpture for Beginners:
March 1; March 8, 15, 22, 29, 7-8:30
p.m. Ages 13+. $60/4-class series. All
materials supplied.
Jewelry Making: Expressions in
Fused Glass: March 5, 6-9 p.m., March
19, 7-9 p.m. Ages 16+. $60. All materi-
als supplied.
Knitting for Beginners: March 6, 13,
27, 7-9 p.m. Ages 16+. $35. All materi-
als supplied.
Doug Smith Music (dougsmith-
bass@comcast.net, 570.343.7271)
March 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m., First
Friday Scranton, Old Marquis Art and
Frame Shop, Casey Laundry Building,
Scranton. Jazz trio.
Eastern Pocono Animal Alli-
ance Spay/Neuter Clinic in
need of volunteers, one day/week to
check in clients, more; arrive by 8:15
a.m., commit to every week. Positions
to help w/ vaccination clinics, sub-
stitute desk work. Stop in to office in
back of Rainbow Plaza, Route 209,
Brodheadsville, visitepaaonline.com,
call 570.994.5846.
Entertainment Unlimited
Events:
St. Pattys Day Spectacular: March
17, doors 5 p.m., dinner 5:45-6:45 p.m.,
dancing 7-11 p.m., Genettis Best
Western (77 E. Market St., Wilkes-
Barre). $35, deluxe buffet, cash bar.
The Poets, Frankie and the Corvettes,
The Fab 3 (Beatles tribute). To re-
serve, call 1.800.830.7463, Genettis at
570.825.6477, Klines Shoes at
575.4912 or Joe Tutino at 457.2808.
Geisinger Healthy Cooking
Demonstration March 7, 6 p.m.,
GWV, Kistler Learning Centers 2 and 3
(1000 East Mountain Blvd., Wilkes-
Barre). Encouraged to bring healthy
non-perishable food item to support
community food drive. To register,
call 1.800.275.6401, say Carelink or
visit geisinger.org/events.
Greater Hazleton Chamber
of Commerce events (20 W.
Broad St.):
Red Carpet luncheon to discuss
state budget: Feb. 29, buffet lunch
noon, remarks 12:30-1:15 p.m., answer/
question to follow, Valley Country
Club (79 Country Club Road, Sugar-
loaf). $25/members, $30/guests.
Reservations required, contact
570.455.1509, jferry@hazletoncham-
ber.org, sign up at hazletonchambe-
r.org.
Harveys Lake American
Legion Post 967 Hamand
Cabbage Dinner-Dance March,
17, 7-midnight, 4907 Memorial High-
way. $15, no tickets at door. No smok-
ing, 21+. Neon Knights, admission
SEE AGENDA, PAGE 36
AGENDA, FROM PAGE 31
Two become one
Around the Valley in HDR, featuring work by Forty Fort resident Robert Broghamer, will be on
display March 5-29 in the Widmann Gallery at Kings College (Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center,
between N. Franklin and N. Main Streets, Wilkes-Barre). Broghamer will discuss his work Friday,
March 16 from 6-8 p.m. in the gallery.
Broghamer works primarily in High Dynamic Range (HDR) digital photography, which combines
two or more images of the same scene, taken at different exposure levels, into one finished image.
The exhibit features his surrealism-style oil-stained glass pieces and digital photography of local
landmarks.
The gallery is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. For more info, call 570.208.5900 ext. 5328 or
visit kings.edu. Above, Broghamers Station Railcars.
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includes band, food, refreshments.
Info: harveyslake967.org.
Health Seminar on Breast
Cancer Prevention and De-
tection March 16, registration 8
a.m. Presentation by Susan M. Dom-
chek, 9-11 a.m., Leo Moskovitz Theater,
4th Floor Denaples Center, University
of Scranton. Second part, Medical
Grand Rounds at McGowan Confer-
ence Room, 2nd floor, Ancillary
building, Regional Hospital of Scran-
ton, noon-1 p.m. Reservations re-
quired, $10/person, checks made out
to Komen for the Cure NEPA Affiliate.
For reservations call 570.969.6072.
Johnson College
Animal Care Center currently
accepting applications for Spay Day
2012: March 8. Discounted spaying/
neutering for dogs/cats. Open to
Lackawanna County residents, in-
come of less than $25,000 annually.
Applications at johnson.edu,
570.702.8961, on campus at 3427
North Main Ave., Scranton. No phone
calls to check on status of applica-
tions; personnel will call to set up
time.
Keep Wine-ing: He might
start to look like Prince
Charming March 22, 7:30 p.m.,
Bartolai Winery (Route 92, Exeter
Twp.). $15. Jeannine M. Luby. Info:
570.675.7518, notprincecharming.com.
Keystone College, LaPlume
events:
Quietmen: March 8, 7 p.m., Evans
Hall. Traditional and contemporary
Irish group. Info: 570.945.8000.
Lackawanna College events
(Mellow Theater, 501 Vine St., Scran-
ton, 570.955.1455)
Yesterday & Today: March 23, 8
p.m. $25-$30, $15/students.
Leadership Lackawanna
events
Annual Alumni Reunion: March 8,
5-7 p.m., State Street Grill, Clarks
Summit.
Lehmans Last Nights First
Annual Rummage Sale April
14, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., vendor set-up 7 a.m.,
Lake Lehman High School (1128 Old
Route 115, Lehman). Indoor space $10,
mail check to Lake Lehman School
District, 1128 Old Route, 115, Lehman,
PA 18627, payable Lake Lehman Last
Night Rummage Sale. Include name,
address, number, no. spaces. Pro-
ceeds benefit Last Night Lock In.
Lyric Consort: Faith At
Work March 4, 3 p.m., St. Lukes
Episcopal Church, Scranton. $10/GA,
students free with ID, reception
follows in Kreitler Hall. Info/to re-
serve: lyricconsort.com,
570.343.6707. Tickets available 30
min. before concert.
Martial Arts Super Sport
Night for the Troops March
24, 7 p.m., doors 6 p.m., Kingston
Armory (280 Market St., Kingston).
$30-$75, all uniformed soldiers free.
14 fights. Will Weber, Steve Mytych,
T-Rex Harris. 14 fights.
Marywood University events
(2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton,
www.marywood.edu, 570.348.6211)
Metropolitan Opera star Stephanie
Blythe and Warren Jones: All Amer-
ican Song: March 11, 2 p.m., Sette
LaVerghetta Center for Performing
Arts Auditorium. Reserved $25, GA
$5, in advance with credit card or
check by calling 570.961.4510 or
e-mailing boxoffice@marywood.edu.
Tickets at box office day of. Proceeds
support music scholarships.
Misericordia University
events (www.misericordia.edu,
570.674.6400, box office 674.6719):
Easter Egg Hunt and Brunch with
the Easter Bunny: March 31, brunch
10-11 a.m. or 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $10/
adults, $5/children 5-12, free under 5.
Reservations required, call 674.6768.
Mount Airy Casino Resort
(44 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono).
Ramona Singer Meet-and-Greet:
March 31, 6-8 p.m., Gypsies. $20. Of
The Real Housewives of New York
City. First 250 get autographed
Ramona Pinot Grigio. Tasting table.
Info: mountairycasino.com,
866.468.7619.
NewYork CD & Record Fair
March 11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., St. Marys
Comm. Center (320 Mifflin Ave.,
Scranton). Free admission. Buy, sell,
trade CDs, DVDs, records. Info: nyre-
cordfairs.com
The Osterhout Free Library
events (71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-
Barre, www.osterhout.info,
570.821.1959)
Open Computer Lab: Mon./Wed.,
5-8 p.m.; Sat., 1-4 p.m.
Knit and Crochet Group: March 3,
17, 31, 10:30 a.m.-noon.
Learn to Blog: March 5, 3:30-4:30
p.m. WordPress.
Using your Digital Camera: March
6, 3:30-5 p.m.
Learn to Use Facebook: March 8,
6:30-8 p.m.
Robert Dale Chorale
(570.586.3921, robertdalechorale.org)
27th Annual NEPA Bach Festival:
March 17-18
Safe Haven Dog Rescue
(www.SafeHavenPa.org, Safe-
Haven@epix.net)
2012 Safe Haven Calendar avail-
able. Send check, $16/each calendar,
plus S& H charge of $2/1, $3/2, $4/3,
$5/4 or more to: Safe Haven Calen-
dar, RR1, Box 289-A, Effort, PA 18330.
Proceeds help SH rescue, care for
dogs from overcrowded and high kill
shelters.
Adoption Day: March 18, 11 a.m.-3
p.m., Tractor Supply (Route 209,
Brodheadsville). Dogs available to
meet and get to know. Pre-adoption
application with references, home
visit required prior to adoption.
Scranton Cultural Center
(420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton,
570.346.7369)
Thursday Talks! Home and Garden:
March 8, 6 p.m. cocktail hour, 7 p.m.
show, 4th floor, Shopland Hall. $7.
Jerrys For All Seasons.
Shickshinny First United
Methodist Church
Homemade peanut butter and
coconut Easter eggs, milk or dark
chocolate: through April 4. $.85 each,
call 570.542.7077 or 542.7149 to
order.
Slovak Heritage Society of
NEPAevents:
Ethnic Dinner: March 4, 2-5 p.m.,
St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish, King-
ston. Take outs, 1:30 p.m. $12, benefits
scholarship fund. Holupky, pirohy,
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bitch & brag
By Jeff and Amanda of 98.5 KRZ
Jeffs Bitch:
Sometimes its the smallest
things in life that piss us off. Like
Plexiglass. Let me be a little more
specific. I really dislike walking up
to the ticket windowat a movie
theater or a place like Mohegan
Sun Arena where the person you
are trying to talk to is separated by
a wall of Plexiglass. I always feel
like I need to shout (and I knowI
do speak louder because of it). I
wonder if Imblowing that poor
persons ears out? Plus, you cant
help but feel a certain level of
detachment.
I really dislike those Plexiglass
shields they hang over buffets. I
realize theyre put there for sani-
tary reasons. But when you think
about it, if sanitary conditions are a
priority for you, probably eating
froman open container of semi-
warmfood that people graze over
like cattle is probably not a good
idea. I ate at Mohegan Suns Tim-
bers Buffet recently. Good food,
good service. But the damn Plex-
iglass shield of sanitation is
hung so low, I couldnt even reach
the salad in the back without bang-
ing my face off it! I swear I could
still see the oily imprint of earlier
victims faces.
Then, my most recent encounter
with Plexiglass: My favorite bank,
PNC, decides in one of its branch
offices that they suddenly need a
little Plexiglass shield between you
and the teller, right where you
normally would slide the teller
your check or take money from
them. Well, these unnecessary
shields were so newand so clean, I
didnt even see themuntil I nearly
broke my fingers as I punched the
glass reaching for my money. Even
the tellers had no idea what the
purpose of the shield is. Lets face
it, if a bad guy with a gun is going
to rob a bank, hes not going to say,
Oh crap, Plexiglass. This place is
a fortress! and abort his mission.
Imsure there are some excel-
lent uses for Plexiglass. As I sit
here mulling that, I amwondering
if the screen on my cell phone is
Plexiglass. That would make
sense, that thing pisses me off a
lot, too.
Amandas Brag:
Like many women, I like to be
on trend if not ahead of it.
Shopping is one of my favorite
ways to spend spare time, and
theres nothing I love more than
finding a great sale.
When department stores like
Macys, Kohls and Target an-
nounce they are going to debut a
newdesigner line, I get really
excited. Imnot really big on
labels or designer names, but
sometimes these designers put out
such unique-looking items that
Imdrawn to, and nowImhappy
to say we can all partake in certain
designer greatness at affordable,
common-folk prices.
Ive liked Rock &Republic for a
while, but the prices are ridiculous.
$300 for jeans is just insane, Im
sorry, you wont ever find me in
$300 jeans, but you will find me in
the very same jeans that nowcost
just $80 at Kohls! Great jeans,
fabulous shoes and unique funky
tops all being sold at much
more reasonable prices. I love love
love when designers bring their
lines to real-people stores because
more often than not, the things
they are offering in their collection
are styles you wont find anything
close to somewhere else. Remem-
ber when Missoni for Target
crashed Target.com? It happened
because we want to wear the trend,
we just dont want to pay $200 for
a T-shirt!
Simply Vera by Vera Wang, also
offered at Kohls, is another one of
my favorites that always grabs my
attention. Gwen Stefani debuted
her Harajuku Mini line for kids at
Target, and its all my best friend
will dress her daughter in. Thats a
little different, like Jennifer Lo-
pezs line at Kohls, because its not
like they were world-renowned
designers, theyre just celebs who
designed a line like Miley Cyrus
for Walmart and Demi Lovato for
Target, but still, cool, fun and
affordable.
Last year, Chanel designer Karl
Lagerfeld launched a limited-
edition affordable line at Macys
for their Impulse section and first
offered up a 45-piece collection
starting at $49. Its not cheap, but
considering Chanel shirts can run
you thousands of dollars, these
scaled-back versions of designer
fashion are a steal.
My excitement stemmed from
Rock &Republic gracing us with
their goodness at Kohls, so check
it out. Imgoing to shamefully
admit that I purchased the 51/2-
inch wedges fromthe collection
and attempted to walk in themover
cobblestones this past weekend.
Not a wise idea, but the shoes are
rocking! W
Who knew Jeff had a Plexiglass pet peeve?
The new Rock & Republic
line at Kohls made
Amanda a very happy
camper.
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You Missed
at Bar Louies
Mardi Gras Party
Photos by: Shelby Kremski
kielbasa. To reserve, call
570.779.1694.
Slovak Stations of the Cross:
March 11, 2 p.m., St. Andre Bessette
Parish, St. Stanislaus Kostka worship
site (666 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre).
Info: 570.823.1222.
St. Clare Church (2301 N. Wash-
ington Ave., Scranton)
Day of Recollection for Home-
school Moms: March 10, mass, ad-
oration, talk by Fr. Eric Bergman,
lunch, demonstrations. To register,
e-mail mhgargoyle@gmail.com.
St. Faustina Kowalskas

Parish Annual Chinese Auc-
tion Fundraiser March 18, doors
10 a.m., drawings 1 p.m., St. Stanislaus
gym (W. Church St., Nanticoke). To
bid, $5/sheet, 25 individual tickets.
100+ baskets. Benefits Youth Group
activities. Info: 570.735. 4833.
St. Michaels Church (corner of
Church/Winter Sts., Old Forge,
570.457.2875)
Lenten Tea Social Fundraiser:
March 4, noon. Free admission,
tea/refreshments. Learn about non-
profit that will serve seniors in nurs-
ing homes. RSVP with number of
guests to 457.3429 or 457.4351.
Manhattan Clam Chowder / Home-
made Bread Sale: March 9, pick up 1-5
p.m., church hall. $6/quart, $5/loaf,
order by March 4. Info: 570.562.1434,
457.9280 or church hall.
Pierogie Sale: $6/dozen. Orders
due by March 9, pick-up 2-5 p.m.,
March 13, church hall. Call 562.1434,
457.9280 or church hall.
St. Michaels Ukrainian Or-
thodox Church (540 N. Main Ave.,
Scranton, 570.343.7165)
Pierogi Sale every Fri., 11 a.m.-5
p.m.
St. Pattys Day Dance March
17, 5-9 p.m., The Regal Room. $20,
cash bar. Joe Stankey and the Ca-
dets. All-you-can-eat buffet, ham and
cabbage, dessert. Info: 570.489.1901.
St. Pauls Lutheran Church
(474 Yalick Road, Dallas,
570.675.3859)
Hip-hop artist AGAPE*: March 25, 7
p.m. $7. Will appear with support of
congregation, senior youth group.
St. Peters Church (Tunk-
hannock)
Lenten Soup Suppers and Taize
Services: Feb. 29, March 7, 14, 21, 28,
April 4, 6 p.m. supper, 6:30 p.m.
service. May bring meatless soup or
loaf of bread to share. Info:
570.836.2233.
St. Stephens Episcopal Pro-
Cathedral (35 S. Franklin St.,
Wilkes-Barre, 570.346.4600)
Food Pantry open Mon.-Fri., noon-4
p.m.
Clothing Closet: free clothing for
men, women, children. Open Tues.,
4-6:30 p.m., Wed., noon-3:30 p.m.
St. Thomas More Society (St.
Clare Church, 2301 N. Washington
Ave., Scranton, 570.343.0634, sttho-
masmoresociety.org)
Jesus of Nazareth-Holy Week Adult
Education Series: Wed., through April
4, 6:15 p.m. All welcome for potluck
supper, 6:15 p.m. Evening prayer, 5
p.m.; rosary, 5:15 p.m.; mass, 5:30 p.m.
Arrive at any point.
Sugar Notch Fire and Hose
Co. 1 (233 Freed St., Sugar Notch)
Lent Fry: March 2, 30, 4-8 p.m. Call
570.829.0280.
Unity: ACenter for Spiritual
Living (140 South Grant St., Wilkes-
Barre, 570.824.7722)
A Course in Miracles / Holistic
Fitness-Yoga Sessions: Tues., 6:30-
8:30 p.m.
Meditation Chakra Clearing
Deeksha: 2nd, 4th Mon., 7-8:30 p.m.
$8. Oneness meditation, chakra
clearing/energization, transfer of
Divine Energy. Welcome beginning,
experienced meditators, all paths.
Info: 587.0967, ernie@divinejoymi-
nistry.com.
The University of Scranton
events:
Entrepreneurship Panel Discus-
sion: The Marcellus Shale- Fabulous
Opportunities for Small Businesses
and Entrepreneurs: March 1, 7 p.m.,
McIlhenny Ballroom, DeNaples Center.
Free. Call 570.941.7401.
In Recital, Tim Brumfield: March
2, 7:30 p.m., Houlihan-McLean Center.
Free. Call 570.941.7624.
Schemel Forum Luncheon Series:
Three Major Pandemics: Malaria,
Tuberculosis and HIV/Aids: An Over-
view from an African Perspective:
March 7, noon, Rose Room, Brennan
Hall. Pre-registration required. Fees
vary. Call 570.941.7816.
Schemel Forum Courses, $60/
person, $100/couple. To register,
contact 570.941.7816, fetskok2@scran-
ton.edu:
Im a Big Liar: The Films of
Federico Fellini: Mon., through
March 12. Film viewing, 5:30-7 p.m.;
discussion, 7-8:30 p.m., Pearn Audi-
torium, Brennan Hall.
Occupy the Political Economy:
The Financial Crisis and the American
Future: Wed., through March 21,
6-7:15 p.m., Weinberg Memorial Li-
brary. No class March 14.
Valley Lodge No. 499 In-
ternational Buffet March 10, 4-7
p.m., Wyoming Lodge (821 Wyoming
Ave., Wyoming). Ethnic dishes, des-
serts. $7/adults, $3.50/under 12. Info:
lodge499.com.
Viewmont Mall (Scranton,
570.346.9182, www.shopviewmont-
mall.com) events:
March into Music During Popular
Music in Our Schools Month Concerts:
March 7-8, 4-8 p.m., Limited Court.
Local students singing, playing brass,
string, woodwind, percussion.
Waverly Community House
(1115 N. Abington Rd., Waverly,
570.586.8191, www.waverlycomm.org)
events:
Ballroom Dancing Lessons: Wed.,
7:15 p.m., Comm auditorium. Basic &
advanced ballroom, swing. $15/per-
son. For info, call Vince Brust at
489.3111.
Red Cross Blood Drive to Honor 2
Area Moms: March 3, noon-4:30 p.m.
Wilkes-Barre Vipers Semi-
Pro Football (For schedule, visit
gefootball.com)
Field Day: March 3, noon-3 p.m.
Public invited to bring kids to play on
field with football players.
March 24, first game.
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WVIA(655.2808,
www.wvia.org, studio off Rt.
315, Pittston) events:
Simply Grand Concert: March 4, 3
p.m., Sordoni High Definition Theater.
Cellist Alberto Parrini, pianist Fabio
Parrini perform pieces by Mendels-
sohn, Tchaikovsky, Dvorak. Seating
free, but limited. To reserve, call
570.655.2808, visit wviatv.org/hi-
deftheaterentry.
Wyoming County Chamber
Of Commerce
March Educational Luncheon:
March 14, The Fireplace Restaurant.
Free/members (1/business), $10/non-
members. To reserve, call
570.836.7755, e-mail Rob-
in@wyccc.com. Featuring Southwest-
ern Energy Company.
Your Dogs Place, LLC (your-
dogsplace.com)
Luck O The Pup Glamour Shots Pet
Photo Shoot: March 11, noon-2 p.m. $15
for your sit, down or just wag session
and 5x7 print or $20 for 5x7 in-
cluding digital image. Kristy Boki of
Photo Fox Studios. Info: 570.729.8977,
503.6471, yourdogsplace@yahoo.com.
HISTORY
Luzerne County Historical
Society (49 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-
Barre, 570.823.6244, lchs@epix.net)
2nd Annual Stars of the Valley ft.
Life and Work of Ham Fisher: Feb.
29, 6 p.m., dinner at Westmoreland
Club, $75 person $65 LCHS members,
$50 students with ID. $100 patron,
$250 benefactor, $500 sponsor
(listing in program).
Pennsylvanias Anthracite
Heritage Museum(McDade
Park, Scranton: 570.963.4804,
www.phmc.state.pa.ust) Open year
round, Tues.-Sat. from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
and Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Charter Day: March 11, noon-5 p.m.
Free admission, except to museums
main, temporary exhibits. 2 p.m.,
auditorium, Karol Weaver pre-
sents Neighborhood Women:
Medical Caregivers in the An-
thracite Region.
LEARNING
Academy of Northern Mar-
tial Arts (79 N. Main St., Pittston)
Traditional Kung Fu & San Shou. For
Health and Defense. Adult & Chil-
drens Classes, Mon.-Thurs., Sat. First
class free. Walk-ins welcome, call
371.9919, 817.2161 for info.
Aikido of Scranton, Inc. (1627
N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.963.0500)
Self-Defense Class taught by
Aikido Master Ven Sensei, every Mon.
& Wed., 7-9 p.m. $10.
Traditional Weapons Class, Thurs.,
7-9 p.m. $10.
BallroomDancing Class
Thurs., 6-7 p.m., Mid-Valley Senior
Center, Jessup. $3/class. Taught by
certified members of Dance Educa-
tors of America Joanne and Ed
Samborski. Foxtrot, waltz, swing,
rumba, tango, samba, hustle, more.
Call 570.489.4415.
Core Chiropractic Center (180
United Penn Plaza, Kingston,
570.718.1672)
Activating your 12 strand DNA
Workshop: March 12, 6:30 p.m. $35,
call by March 8. Info: 417.9662.
Reiki Level 1 Class: March 24, 9
a.m.-6 p.m., pre-registration by March
12. $195, learn history and principles
of Reiki. Info: 417.9662.
Dance Contours (201 Bear Creek
Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.0152,
www.dancecontours.com)
Adult classes: ballet, tap, lyrical,
CardioSalsa, ballroom dance.
Children/teen classes: ballet, tap,
CheerDance, HipTech Jazz, a form of
dance blending basic Jazz Technique
with styles of street dance, hip hop.
Zumba classes for adults:
Tues., 6 p.m., Sat., 10
a.m. First class free.
Adult ballet: Sat.
morn.
Dankos Core
Wrestling
Strength
Training
Camp
(Danko-
sAllAmer-
icanFitness.com)
Four sessions/week, features two
clinics, two core strength. 4 sessions/
week. Increase power, speed, agility.
Group discounts, coaches, teams,
clubs, free stuff. Visit website or call
Larry Danko at 570.825.5989 for info.
Downtown Dojo Karate A-
cademy (84 S. Main St., Wilkes-
Barre, 570.262.1778)
Offering classes in traditional karate,
weapons, self defense. Mon-Thurs.,
5:30-8:45 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-noon.
Zumba Classes: Tues., Thurs., 7-8
p.m.; Sat., 12:30-1:30 p.m. $5/class. Call
for info.
Drawing and Painting Les-
sons: Realist painter teaches tech-
niques of old masters. Private les-
sons Fri.-Sun. To schedule, call
570.820.0469, e-mail bekshev@ya-
hoo.com or visit www.artistvs.com.
Everhart Museum(1901 Mulberry
St., Scranton, 570.346.7186, www.ever-
hart-museum.org)
Everybodys Art New Series of
Adult Art Classes: $25/workshop
members, $30 non-members. Pre-
registration required.
Rosen Method easy movement
program, Thurs., 2-3 p.m., Folk art
gallery, $5/class, free to members.
Must pre-register.
Early Explorers: Mon., 1-1:45 p.m.
Free, suitable for ages 3-5. Pre-
registration required, groups wel-
come. For info, to register, call or
e-mail education@everhart-mu-
seum.org.
everhART 101: March 3, 10 a.m.-
noon. Grades 5-8 (ages 9-13). Contem-
porary digital photography. 4 ses-
sions, $16/members, $20/non-mem-
bers. Pre-registration required, call
or e-mail general.information@ever-
hart-museum.org.
Guitar & Bass Lessons avail-
able from Fox Studios (11 Rhine Creek
Rd., Drums) Mon.-Thurs. 1-10 p.m. $16
per hour. All ages, all styles of music,
all levels. Call 570.788.4797 for info.
Hazleton Art League (225 E.
Broad St., Hazleton, 570.454.0092,
Hazletonsartleague.org)
Figure Drawing Class: March 12-
April 30, Mon., 4-7 p.m. Call
570.453.1337 for info.
Kiss Theatre Company (58
Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre,
570.829.1901, kisstheatre.org)
Spring/Summer 2012 workshops:
Footloose: Tues., Sun., 6-8:30 p.m.,
starts March 4. Ages 12-18. Perform-
ances in June. $300, $50 admin fee.
Kwonkodo Lessons by reser-
vation at The Hapkido Teakwondo
Institute (210 Division St., Kingston).
$40/month. Call 570.287.4290 for
info.
Misericordia University
Non-credit Art Classes (50
Lake St., registration required, closes
two weeks before start of class,
570.674.6289)
Vision Boarding: Ages 13+, starts
March 8, register by March 1.
Youth Silk Scarf Painting: Ages
10-15, starts March 12, register by
March 5.
Silk Scarf Painting: Ages 13+, starts
March 19, register by March 12.
NEPABonsai Society (Midway
Garden Center, 1865 Hwy. 315, Pitt-
ston, 570.654.6194, www.mys-
pace.com/nepabonsai).
Monthly meeting last Wed., 7 p.m.
Features business sessions, demon-
strations/programs/workshops.
Northeastern Ju-Jitsu (1047
Main St., Swoyersville, 570.714.3839,
nejujitsu.com)
Open 7 days/week, offers training in
Traditional Karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu,
boxing, Judo, Womens self defense.
Group, private self defense classes
available by appointment.
Northeast Photography Club
(www.northeastphotographyclub.org)
meets first Wed. of month 7 p.m. in
boardroom of Prime Med (old Wes
Freedman Building) off Morgan Hwy.
Variety of topics, monthly contest,
guest speakers. Membership open.
Pocono Arts Council (18 N.
Seventh St., Stroudsburg.
570.476.4460. www.poconoarts.org)
Ongoing Adult Classes
Oil Painting: March 1, 8, 15, 22,
6:30-8:30 p.m. $72/members, $80/
non-members, $60/seniors. Materials
list.
Acrylic Painting: March 5, 12, 19, 26,
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $110/members,
$120/non-members, $90/seniors.
Materials list.
Adult Classes
Basic Drawing: March 7, 14, 21, 28,
6:30-8:30 p.m. $72/members, $80/
non-members, $60/seniors. Materials
list.
Watercolor Painting: March 5, 12, 19,
26, 6:30-8:30 p.m. No previous draw-
ing ability required. $72/member,
$80/non-member, $60/seniors. Mate-
rials list.
Childrens Workshop
Mixed Media: March 10, 17, 1-3 p.m.
Ages 4-6. All materials supplied. Both
workshops, $45/members, $50/non-
members.
Shaolin White Crane Fist
(Wyoming)
Teaching traditional Chinese martial
arts of Shaolin White Crane Fist, Wing
Chun Gong Fu, Yang Style Taijiquan,
Qigong-Energy work, Shauijiao-
Chinese Wrestling, more. $35/week,
first week free. Three levels of train-
ing, ages 15+. Contact Master Mike
DiMeglio 570.371.8898.
Something Special: (23 West
Walnut Street Kingston,
570.540.6376, angiethear-
tist@aol.com, www.angelademu-
roart.com)
MANGA Art Class: (Japanese Car-
tooning) Wed., 4-5 p.m. Learn the art
of Japanese cartooning. 4-week
session, supplies included: $60 per
child. Call or e-mail to register.
Southside Senior Center (425
Alder St., Scranton, 570.346.2487)
Language Partnership English &
Spanish Classes: Fri., 10 a.m. Free,
open to all. For info, call 346.0759.
Ehrhardts bus trip, tribute to
Grand Ole Opry: April 10, leaves Cen-
ter 9:15 a.m., departs Ehrhardts 3:45
p.m. $55, includes family style lunch.
St. Josephs School classes
(1627 N. Main Ave., Scranton,
570.963.0500):
Traditional Weapons Class: Thurs.,
7-9 p.m. Self-defense techniques
using cane, club, short stick, wooden
sword, escrima sticks, more. Learn
history principles, practical use. No
prior martial arts experience. $10/
class.
Womens Self-Defense Class: Sat.,
10 a.m.-12 p.m. Self-defense tech-
niques to protect from variety of
attacks. No prior martial arts experi-
ence. Wear loose fitting clothes.
$10/class.
MIND AND BODY
2&4 Hand Drumming Circle
Freestyle drum circle, every second/
fourth Sat., any time between 1-4
p.m., Everything Natural (426 S. State
St., Clarks Summit). All ages, new-
comers, old timers welcome. Hand
drums, percussion provided. Free, no
pressure.
Arts YOUniverse (47 N. Franklin
St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.970.2787,
www.artsyouniverse.com)
Studio J, 2nd floor
Meditation in tradition of Gurdjieff,
Ospensky: Sun., 12-1 p.m., $5
Childrens Meditation: Thurs., 6-7
p.m. Ages 9-14, $5
Tarot Card Readings, by appoint-
ment. $20 first half hour, $10 addi-
tional half hours.
Awakenings Yoga (570.472.3272)
PrivateYoga Instruction w/ certi-
fied senior Instructor of Himalayan
Institute. 24 years experience. Learn
secrets of Himalayan Masters. Les-
sons include asana, pranayama,
meditation, relaxation, ayruveda,
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Check out our MIND AND BODY listings to get a little
peace this week.
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10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Woodlands Inn & Resort
SPRING
Explore New Opportunities
KINGSTON
COMMONS
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TRUCKING &WAREHOUSING
Meet these and other employers:
T.J. Maxx Distribution Center
GoldenTechnologies Inc.
Gateway Energy A Direct
Energy Company
Greater Hazleton Health Alliance
Kingston Commons
109th Field Artillery
First Quality Nonwovens
Regional Hospital of
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Commonwealth Health
Motorworld Automotive
Mary Kay
Telerx
Fortis Institute
CareGivers America
Pennsylvania CareerLink
Luzerne County
Travelocity
Bayada Home Health Care
AEP Industries Inc.
Mid Atlantic Youth Services
Northwestern Mutual
Fanelli Brothers Trucking
Lehigh Career &Technical
Institute
Mature Worker Programof
Luzerne/Wyoming Counties
Express Employment
Professionals
Allied Services
Aac
TMG Health
Adecco
Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc.
Romark Logistics
GasSearch Drilling Corporation
Bath Fitter
McCann School of Business
&Technology
Sponsored by:
1st Battalion
109th Field Artillery
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By Tim Hlivia
O
ne of the many skills we
possess as humans is the
ability to multitask.
Whether its reading a swimsuit-
laden sports magazine while
surfing the channels or sipping
coffee while chatting on the
phone, we are constantly doing
it. Its human nature to want to
get things done as quickly and
efficiently as possible. Why
handle just one task if you can
juggle multiple in the same
amount of time?
The most beneficial, true and
untapped skill on the multitask-
ing merry-go-round is exercising.
An effective workout program
should be designed to work mul-
tiple muscles groups and body
systems simultaneously. When
this is done, the result is a host of
benefits: Increased energy and
stamina, more confidence, less
body fat, stronger bones and less
risk for stroke and heart disease.
Long work days, taking care of
children and perhaps even a
second job make it understan-
dably difficult for some to find
time to exercise. After all, the
less time you have, the easier it is
to find excuses to skip a work-
out. The good news is that you
already possess the key compo-
nent to success: Your body. I
suggest doing total body work
every time you hit the gym.
Dont just throw exercises togeth-
er and call it a workout, strate-
gize.
Your body has six major
planes of movement: Quad and
hip dominant, horizontal push
and pull and vertical push and
pull. Each plane should be
worked in an equal fashion
(think of it as multitasking your
muscles). If you fail to do so,
you run the risk of having mus-
cular imbalances, potentially
setting yourself up for future
injury.
Regardless of your fitness
level, you can exercise safely and
effectively all while achieving
balanced results. Add the six
major planes of movement to
your workouts which include
basic exercises like squats, lung-
es, bench presses, rows, overhead
presses and chin-ups. As you
become more advanced, you can
get creative with exercises like
the Spiderman pushup and wall
climb.
Choosing appropriate exercises
for your body is crucial. Choos-
ing the amount of repetitions
(number of times you do an
exercise) and sets (a group of
several reps) is just as important.
While three sets of 10 is a com-
mon approach to program design
and perhaps a good place to start,
you wont make much progress
doing 3x10 for the rest of your
life. To prevent the dreaded plat-
eau, vary the number of sets and
reps you do in a structured way.
Our bodies are literally multi-
tasking machines, from the in-
side out. The way we move and
strengthen our bodies should be
approached with that in mind for
optimal results. W
Multitasking is a vital part of day-to-day life. Why not
apply it to your workout?
Multitask
your workout
speak and see
POETIC
Anthology Books (515 Center
St., Scranton, above Outrageous,
570.341.1443, scrantholo-
gy@gmail.com) All events free,
unless otherwise noted.
Book Groups
Scranton Interplanetary Literary
Agency, a classic science fiction
discussion group: 2nd Tues., 6:30
p.m.
Writing Groups
Open writers group: Sat., noon led
by KK Gordon and Leslee Clapp.
Bring piece of original writing to
discuss and critique.
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
(Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre,
570.829.4210)
Signings:
Keith Gilman: March 3, 2 p.m.
Author of My Brothers Keeper.
Barnes & Noble Wilkes-
Kings Booksellers (7 S. Main
St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.4700)
Events/Book Clubs:
Writers Workgroup: Wyoming
Valley Wordsmiths: first/third Tues.
monthly, 7 p.m.
Childrens Events:
Weekly Sat. morning story time, 11
a.m.-noon.
Dietrich Theater (60 E. Tioga
St., Tunkhannock: 570.996.1500)
Writers Group Thurs., 7-8:30 p.m.
Celebrates all types of writing styles,
formats. Join anytime. Free. Call to
register.
Osterhout Library (71 S. Fran-
klin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.821.1959)
Writers Critique Group: March 13,
6:30-8 p.m.
Socrates Cafe Discussion Group:
March 8, 6:30-8 p.m. Discuss/raise
questions about topic chosen that
evening.
University of Scranton
Donations Sought for Weinberg
Memorial Librarys annual spring
book/plant sale. All used titles;
hardcover, paperback, childrens
books, cookbooks, fiction, non-
fiction. Videos, CDs, cassettes, re-
cords, tag sale items. Drop-off boxes
on Monroe Ave. side of Library until
April 25. Info: 570.941.4078.
The Vintage Theater (119 Penn
Avenue, Scranton, 570.589.0271,
www.scrantonsvintagetheater.com)
Writers critique group: Sat.,
noon-2 p.m. Bring work samples.
Free and open to public, donations
encouraged.
Weinberg Memorial Library
at the University of Scran-
ton
Regan Reads: A Poetic Interlude:
March 6, 6:30 p.m., Heritage Room.
Presented by Nell Regan, Irish poet,
Fulbright Scholar at International
Writing Program at University of
Iowa and Berkley California. Free.
Call 570.941.7816.
West Pittston Library (200
Exeter Ave., www.wplibrary.org,
570.654.9847)
Book Club: First Tues., 6:45 p.m.
Free. Informal discussion of member-
selected books.
Weekly story time for children:
Fri., 1 p.m. Free.
Wyoming Valley Poetry So-
ciety (P.O. Box 173, Wilkes-Barre,
570.829.3163)
Accepting entries for Annual
Student Poetry Contest: Open to
grades 1-12. Rhymed or free verse, 32
lines or less, original, unpublished
created by student. Submit on 8x11
white paper, typed or written, blue/
black ink. No odd-sized paper, light
ink, pencil, artwork. On reverse side,
name,
grade, school, home town,
number, teachers name. All winners
invited to read poem at Fine Arts
Fiesta, May 20, 11 a.m. Mail to above
address, c/o Jim Spock, by March 31.
Notification around May 10. Info:
823.0786
VISUAL
AFA Gallery (514 Lackawanna
Ave., Scranton: 570.969.1040 or
Artistsforart.org)
Gallery hours Thurs.-Sat., 12-5 p.m.
Annmarie Ciccarelli and Heather
Martyak: March 1-31. Opening recep-
tion, March 2, 6-9 p.m.
ArtWorks Gallery (502 Lacka-
wanna Ave., Scranton. 570.207.1815,
artworksnepa.com)
Gallery hours: Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Sat., 11a.m.-2 p.m., or by appointment.
David Bender: through March 29.
Sculptures, drawings.
Camerawork Gallery (Down-
stairs in the Marquis Gallery, Laundry
Building, 515 Center St., Scranton,
570.510.5028. www.camerawork-
gallery.org, rross233@aol.com) Gal-
lery hours Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.;
Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Factorium: March 2-April 2.
Opening reception March 2, 6-8:15
p.m. Photographer Rebecca A. Battle.
Free, open to public.
Everhart Museum (1901 Mulber-
ry St., Scranton, PA, 570.346.7186,
www.everhart-museum.org)
Admission $5 adults; $3 students/
seniors; $2 children 6-12; members
free.
Posing Beauty in African Amer-
ican Culture: through April 1. On loan
from New York Universitys Tisch
School of the Arts.
Beauty is in the Eye of the Be-
holder: Student Art: through April 1.
Hope Horn Gallery (Hyland Hall,
University of Scranton, 570.941.4214)
Gallery Hours: Sun.-Fri., noon-4 p.m.;
Wed., 6-8 p.m.
Sacred Birch: Paintings by Koval
Grippo: through March 2. Abstract
painting workshops offered, school
and community groups should call to
schedule.
The Linder Gallery at Keys-
tone College (570.945.8335,
keystone.edu/lindergallery)
Photographs by Jennie Barrese:
through March 9. Digital manip-
ulation of photos to produce unusual
composites.
Lucille Norella artwork on dis-
play through March, Wayne Memorial
Hospital, second floor, David Katz
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but then again ...
By Jim Rising
G
us used to call himself
the second most fa-
mous groundhog in
Pennsylvania. I beg to differ.
The supposed most-famous
one, Punxstawney Phil, made
his bones on a one-day-a-year
gig. Sure, it was televised in-
ternationally and even had a
pretty funny movie made about
him and his day with Bill Mur-
ray, but its at best two, maybe
three news cycles for Phil.
Gus, on the other hand, was
with us 24/7 in 30-second
bursts nearly every day of the
year. For the past eight years.
So, at least in Pennsylvania, I
vote for Gus.
Not that it makes a mountain
out of a molehills difference
now. They have brought the
curtain down hard on Gus.
Who is they?
We wanted to stay fresh and
relevant with our advertising
and thought it was time to
allow Gus to enjoy his semi-
retirement, said lottery spo-
keswoman Allison Roberts.
It all smells a little like the
outside of Phils burrow to me.
According to a recent article
which I read at least 10 words
of, instant games accounted for
nearly $2 billion of the Penn-
sylvania Lotterys total revenue
of $3.2 billion last year.
According to the website of
Guss creators (character-
shop.com), PA lottery ticket
sales shot up from $16 million
a month to $22 million after
Gus campaign debuted! So
Gus was helping scratch a lot
of green out of Pa.s pockets.
I think that someone had it
in for Gus but the question is,
why? Whoever it is better
watch their backs. Phil, who
only works one day a year,
lives in a heated burrow like a
sultan and speaks only to Inner
Circle members in Ground-
hogese, still occasionally bites
the hands that feed him.
Gus, who speaks fluent
Pennsylvanian and has myriad
of disguises could decide to
find out who done him wrong
and as he was fond of saying,
Keep on scratching. Hell
hath no fury like a groundhog
scorned. W
Reach Jim at
contact@jamesrising.com
Even more rants are on his
blog, updated every day that
ends in y at
jamesrising.com.
Hairy days
ahead for Gus
The second most-famous groundhog in the state is now
an unemployed groundhog.
Gus was helping
scratch a lot
of green out
of Pa.s pockets.
holistic nutrition, tantra. $75/session
Dietrich Theater, Tunkhan-
nock (60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock:
570.996.1500)
Yoga for You: Wed., 10-11:15 a.m.
Series 2: through March 28. $60/
series of 6 consecutive classes,
$15/class. Bring mat or beach towel.
Egyptian Belly Dance Class-
es with Dianna Shahein. Call
570.343.2033 for various times/
locations. Private/group classes
available.
Exhale Yoga Studio (900 Rutter
Ave., 2nd floor, Forty Fort, behind
Beer Deli in the big brick building,
570.301.3225)
Free style Vinyasa: Tues., 10
a.m.-11:15 a.m., Thurs., 2-3:15 p.m., Fri.,
6-7:15 p.m. All levels, breathing,
aromatherapy, guided meditations.
$10/class.
Goddess Creations Shop &
Gallery (214 Depot St., Clarks Sum-
mit, 570.575.8649, info@goddesscrea-
tions.net)
Tarot Card Readings by Rev. Whit-
ney Mulqueen by appointment. Call.
Tarot Readings: Thurs., 6-9:30 p.m.
at Montrose Inn, Restaurant & Tavern
(26 S. Main St., Montrose). $25 for
15-20 min.
Monthly astrology workshop with
Holly Avila: first Sun., $45. Call.
Harris Conservatory for the
Arts (545 Charles St. Luzerne,
718.0673)
Cardio Kickboxing: Wed., 7-8 p.m.;
Sat., 9-10 a.m. $5/class. Call for info.
Hoop Fitness Techniques: Mon.,
7:30-8:30 p.m. $5/class. Call for info.
Hoop Fitness Classes (whirli-
gighoopers.com)
Beginner/Intermediate: Mon., 7:30
p.m., Harris Conservatory (545 Char-
les St., Luzerne). $5. Call 718.0673 to
reserve.
Beginner/Intermediate: Thurs.,
5:30 p.m., Studio 32 (32 Forrest St.,
Wilkes-Barre) $5.
Kwon Kodo Lessons: Learn
self-defense system that combines
Korean Martial Arts such as Hapkido,
Taekwondo & Kuk Sool. Lessons held
at Hapkido Taekwondo Institute (150
Welles St., Forty Fort). $40/month.
For info, call 570.287.4290 or visit
htkdi.com.
Leverage Fitness Studio (900
Rutter Ave., Forty Fort, 570.338.2386,
www.leveragetrainingstudio.com)
Morning Wake-Up Workout: Full
body metabolic, Mon., Wed., Fri.,
7-7:45 a.m.
Primal Scream Classes: Tues.,
Thurs. 7-8 p.m.
Inferno: High Intensity Interval
Training: Sat., 10 a.m.
All classes free to members, $10
non-members.
MaximumHealth and Fit-
ness (310 Market St., Kingston,
570.283.2804)
Ab Lab with Amy: Sat., 8:30 a.m.;
Mon., 7:30 p.m. Call for info.
Melt Hot Yoga (#16 Gateway
Shopping Center, Edwardsville,
570.287.3400, melthotyogastu-
dio.com)
Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m., 5:30 p.m. (90
minutes)
Tues., Thurs., 4 p.m. (one hour)
Sat., Sun., 9 a.m., 3 p.m. (90 min-
utes)
Motivations Fitness Center
(112 Prospect St., Dunmore.
570.341.7665)
Sandstorm Fitness with Rachel
Kali Dare: Learn various techniques
and shed pounds. Call for info.
NutriFitness Boot Camp (311
Market St., Kingston, 570.288.2409)
Free week of Boot Camp for new
members: Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m., 5:30
p.m.
Wirred: Mon., Wed., 6:45 p.m., Sat.,
10 a.m. $5.
Yoga: Thurs. 7 p.m. $10.
Tang Soo Do Karate Classes: Mon.,
Wed., 6:45 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. Call to
register.
Odyssey Fitness (401 Coal St.,
Wilkes-Barre, 570.829.2661, odyssey-
fitnesscenter.com)
Yoga Classes: Sun., 12:30 p.m.;
Mon., 7:15 a.m.; Tues., 7 a.m., 5 p.m.;
Wed., 8 a.m., 6:30 p.m.; Thurs., 6:30
p.m.; Sat., 10:30 a.m. All levels wel-
come.
ZumbAtomic: Lil Starz, ages 4-7:
5:30 p.m.; Big Starz, ages 8-12: 6:15
p.m.
Reiki Classes (570.387.6157,
reikictr@localnet.com) Sessions with
Sue Yarnes:
Beginner to Advanced Reiki at our
locations or your home. Hospital
endorsed, training for professional
Usui Reiki teacher certification avail-
able. Call or e-mail for info.
Sandy Seyler Studio (House of
Nutrition, 2nd floor, 50 Main St.,
Luzerne, 570.288.1785, SandySeyl-
er.com)
New Human Energy Healing Work-
shop: March 25, 2-5 p.m., House of
Nutrition, Luzerne. Receive healing
energies. Open to higher vibrations.
Group healing. $40. Call to reserve.
March Schedule
Yoga: Mon., 6:30 p.m.; Wed., 10:30
a.m.; Thurs., 7:15 p.m.; Sat., 9:30 a.m.
Multi-level, beginners and intermedi-
ate. Hatha Yoga postures, Pranayam,
deep relaxation. $11. Check web calen-
dar for weather cancellations.
Meditation: Mon., 10:30 a.m., Thurs., 6
p.m. Pranayam/mantra meditation.
No experience necessary. $11. Check
web calendar for weather cancella-
tions.
Sheri Pilates Studio (703
Market St., Kingston, 570.331.0531)
Beginner mat class: Tues., 5 p.m.
$50/10 classes.
Equipment classes on reformer
and tower: $150/10 classes.
Private training available on
reformer, cadillac, stability chair,
ladder barrel, cardiolates on reboun-
der.
Call studio for additional mat class/
equipment class schedule, all classes
taught by certified instructors.
Spine & SportCare (Old Forge,
570.451.1122)
Pilates Mat Classes: Mon. 9:30 a.m.;
Wed. noon; Thurs. 5:30 p.m.; Yoga
Flow: Tues. 5:30 p.m. $10/class, $45/5
classes.
Small Group Personal Training:
Personalized program changes w/
every session, similar to P90X cross-
fit. All levels, call for details.
Studio Brick (118 Walnut St.,
Danville, 570.275.3240)
All Levels Yoga: Wed. (ongoing),
10-11 a.m.
Tarot Readings every Sun., 11
a.m.-5:30 p.m., Shambala, Scranton,
located at Mall At Steamtown, first
floor outside Bonton. By Whitney
Mulqueen. Walk-ins welcome. Info:
570.575.8649, 344.4385, find Shamba-
la on Facebook.
Waering Stained Glass Stu-
dio (336 N. Washington St., Wilkes-
Barre).
Tarot Card Readings: $50/first half
hour, $10 additional. Appointment
only. Call 570.417.5020.
White Dragon Internal
Strength Chi Kung (330 Sandra
Dr., Jefferson Twp & Scranton,
570.906.9771) Tai chi, yoga, med-
itation, chi kung, white lotus, pai lum,
flowing water, inner tiger. Beginners-
advanced. Mon.-Fri., open 6 a.m.-10
p.m. Sat. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun 9 a.m.-5
p.m. Private and group. Any ages.
YMCA of Greater Pittston (10
N Main St, Pittston, 570.655.2255 ext.
104, mlabagh@greaterpittstonym-
ca.org)
Early Tikes Gymnastics: Wed.,
9-9:30 a.m. $30.
Just 3s: Wed., 9:45-10:15 a.m. $30.
Twinkie Fitness: Thurs., 5:15-6 p.m.,
$30. Age 4.
Beginner Gymnastics: Young
beginner (ages 5-7), Sat., 9-9:45 a.m.;
beginner (ages 7+), Sat., 10-10:45 a.m.;
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KAYLIE SMITH, WILKES-BARRE
LAST WEEKS WINNER:
JULIE SUMMA, SCRANTON
intermediate (ages 10+), Sat., 11 a.m.-
noon. $40/member, $30/family mem-
ber, $55/non-members.
Basketball: Beginner (kindergarten,
grades1-2), Tues., 5:30- 6:15 p.m.
Basketball Basics: (grades 3-5)
Tues., 6:30-7:30 p.m. $50/members,
$40/family member, $65/non-mem-
bers.
Basketball and Softball: Tee Ball
(ages 5-6), Sat., 9-9:45 a.m.; pre-
minors baseball (ages 7-10), Sat., 10-11
a.m.; pre-minors softball (ages 7-10),
Sat., 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., $50/members,
$40/family members, $65/non-mem-
bers.
Zumba Fitness Classes
Mon./Wed., 5:15 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m., at
TLC Fitness Center (bottom of Mor-
gan Hwy., Scranton). $5/class. Call
570.558.7293 for info.
Adult classes held at Fitwize 4 Kids
Tues./Thurs., 7:15, Sun., 11 a.m. on
Keyser Ave. across from Keyser Oak
Shopping Center Call 348.9383 for
info.
OUTSIDE
Lackawanna Audubon Socie-
ty
Bird Walk at Lackawanna State
Park: March 10, 8 a.m., meet at boat
launch parking lot. Info:
570.575.5293.
LAS President Bill Speare Presents
Highlights from Alaska: March 18, 2:30
p.m., Anthracite Museum, McDade
Park, Scranton. Info: 570.586.5156.
Lackawanna State Park (To
register go to www.visitPAparks.com,
click calendar of events, then Lacka-
wanna)
Basic Boating Course: March 6, 8,
5:30-9:30 p.m. With PA Fish and Boat
Commission. Free, must pre-register,
attend both sessions. Call
570.945.7110 or go online to register.
May apply for Boating Safety Educa-
tion Certificate, $10. Info: fishand-
boat.com.
Birds in Your Backyard: March 10
(weather date March 24), 10 a.m.-2
p.m. Each participant builds and
keeps songbird nest box. $15, in-
cludes nest box, lunch. Dress for
weather, outdoor observation/walk-
ing. To register, call 570.825.1701, go
to agsci.psu.edu/backyard/birds.
Nescopeck State Park (1137
Honey Hole Rd., Drums,
570.403.2006) All events free, unless
noted otherwise. Reservations re-
quired.
Junior Bird Club: Middle Creek
Waterfowl: March 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
One-time $5 fee new members.
Registration required, call.
Adult Learning Series: Mammal
Identification: March 3, 6-8 p.m.
Limited to adults ages 17+. Regis-
tration required, call.
Maple Sugaring: From the Tree to
Your Table: March 4, 1-3:30 p.m.
Seating limited, call.
Basic Boating Course: March 10, 9
a.m.-5 p.m. Upon completion, may
apply for Boating Safety Education
Certificate, $10. Info: fishandboat.com.
Registration required, call 406.4041.
Salt Springs State Park (Mon-
trose, 570.967.7275, www.friendsof-
saltspringspark.org)
To register for classes, call
570.833.4034
Apple Tree Pruning: March 24, 9
a.m.-noon. $5/members, $15/non-
members.
SOCIAL GROUPS
Building Industry Associ-
ation of NEPA(570.287.3331)
Accepting entries for Outdoor
Theme Project from builders, trade
schools, Vo-Techs, Job Corps. For
info, call 570.287.3331.
Annual Home Expo: March 2-4,
Kingston Armory. Free parking, food
vendors, nominal admission fee. For
reservations, booth space, info, call
570.287.3331. All proceeds from
Outdoor Theme Project Raffle benefit
Ronald McDonald House of Scranton.
Clear 4 Tea Party (clear4tea-
party.com)
Marcellus Shale Forum: March. 3, 2
p.m., Community Library of Lake and
Salem Twp. (518 Eastern Turnpike).
Mike Narcavage, Brian Oram. Info:
570.862.9104, Clear P.O. Box 503,
Honesdale, PA 18431.
Food Addicts Anonymous
Meetings (St. Vincent DePaul
Church, Scranton: 570.344.7866)
Meetings every Fri. night, 8 p.m.
Geisinger Wyoming Valley
(Kistler Learning Center Specialty
Clinic, 1000 E. Mountain Blvd., Wilkes-
Barre)
Health Failure Education Class:
March 7, 10 a.m.-noon, second floor
conference room, Richard and Ma-
rion, Pearsall Heart Hospital. Call
570.808.7920 to register.
Empty Arms Support Group: March
7, 7 p.m., sixth floor dayroom, Call
570.808.7920 to register.
Bariatric Support Group: March 7,
3-4 p.m., GI Nutrition Conference
Room, Geisinger Specialty Services
(675 Baltimore Drive, Entrance A,
Plains Twp.). Registration not re-
quired, all invited to attend. Info:
570.808.7920.
Lackawanna County Ger-
man-American Society (Ge-
netti Manor, 1505 N. Main Avenue,
Dickson City, 570.842.4268)
Annual Spring Festival: March 31,
dinner 5:30 p.m., music/dancing 7-10
p.m. $25, includes buffet, music,
dancing. Deadline March 24, call
346.9278.
Living with Grief: free six-
week bereavement support
group (2-3:30 p.m., 6-7:30 p.m.,
Spiritual Center, Geisinger Wyoming
Valley Medical Center, 1000 E. Moun-
tain Blvd., Wilkes-Barre,
570.808.5539)
Process of Grief & Bereavement;
An Overview: Feb. 29
Caring for Yourself; Recognizing
Emotion & Types of Grief: March 7
Nar-Anon Family Group
Meetings Sun. 7 p.m. Clear Brook
Bldg. (rear), Forty Fort; Wed., 7 p.m.
United Methodist Church, Mountain-
top. 570.288.9892.
The NEPARainbowAlliance
(www.gaynepa.com)
As part of the NEPA SafeZone
Project, NEPA RA is creating an It
Gets Better video. Video features
local representatives from the LGBT
community, allies and more offering
words of encouragement. To be a
sponsor, e-mail itgetsbetter@gayne-
pa.com; to be in the video, visit
gaynepa.com for details/application.
Oakwood Terrace (400 Gleason
Dr., Moosic, 570.451.3171 ext. 116 or 101)
Support Group Meetings: third
Wed. of each month, 6:30 p.m.
PFLAG (Parents, Families &
Friends of Lesbians & Gays)
Wyoming County/Luzerne
County chapter
Movie Night: March 11, 6:30-8:30
p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church
basement, Wyoming. Popcorn and
Oscar-winning movie about a gay
man and his family (Rated R). Info:
nepapflag.org, 570.392.9864, uucw-
v.org.
Pride of NEPAmeetings on the
second Tue. of each month, 6:30 p.m.,
The Naked Grape Restaurant (15 N.
River Street, Plains). All are welcome.
For info visit facebook.com/prideof-
nepa.
Suicide Bereavement Sup-
port Group First/Third Thurs.
every month, 7 p.m., at Catholic
Social Services (33 E. Northampton
St., Wilkes-Barre). Call 570.822.7118
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Style files
By Rachel A. Pugh
Weekender General Manager
L
acey Terenzio of Dunmore
has a look she can call
her own. Not loyal to any
particular brand, the 28 year
old simply likes to have fun
when deciding what her ensemble should
look like for the day.
I play dress up! Terenzio explains.
Aprofessional color artist, stylist,
massage therapist and social media
manager at Totally Tan & Synergy Salon
in Moscow, Terenzio knows how to
experiment with color and can create
looks that will stand out from the rest.
Shes also a freelance model, thanks to
her striking appearance and originality.
Her unique fashion statements make her
TERENZIO: Ablack V-neck, a gray
vest, skinny jeans, boots and my purple
kefyeh. I wear this once a week.
WEEKENDER: Whats your
favorite comfy outft?
TERENZIO: At home: My
Millennium Falcon T and a pair of
underwear. In public: I dont tend to wear
uncomfortable clothes, but I always grab
my sweater leggings and my racerback
dress with boots.
WEEKENDER: When did you
start to develop your own sense of
style?
TERENZIO: When my mother let me
dress myself for pictures with Santa at
the age of 6 in a powder blue sweatsuit,
lace-frilled socks and patent-leather
black dress shoes. Sassy.
WEEKENDER: Any new items
you are currently on a quest to
buy?
TERENZIO: Doc Marten Triumph
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Style Pick
Lacey Terenzio
a voice to be reckoned with and an ideal
individual for this weeks Style Pick.
favorite place to shop?
TERENZIO: Platos Closet, Salvation
Army/Goodwill and Urban Outtters
when Im feeling a little less frugal.
favorite accessory?
TERENZIO: My kefyeh scarves and
a pair of Ray-Bans.
WEEKENDER: Do you have a
favorite brand name?
TERENZIO: I have no brand loyalty.
WEEKENDER: How would you
describe your look?
TERENZIO: Racey Lacey!
Laceys outft consists of a blue Forever 21 shirt,
Mandees biker jacket, Just USA jeans, Wanted
black combat boots and a white keffiyeh scarf.
Lacey sports a yellow Delias sweat-
er, black shorts, electric blue nylons
and Wanted black combat boots.
WEEKENDER: What kind of
clothing do you own the most of?
TERENZIO: Colorful nylons.
WEEKENDER: If you could redo
your entire wardrobe, what would
you fll your closet with?
TERENZIO: Lace, royal blue and
mustard yellow everything.
WEEKENDER: Whats one item
of clothing could you never part
with?
TERENZIO: Its a black Forever 21
open/racerback tight dress. Its great
with leggings or with an oversized shirt/
sweater or with a cardigan or alone with
boots/stilettos. Either that or my mothers
Terenzio Bros. pit crew racing shirt from
the 70s.
WEEKENDER: Do you have any
fashion pet peeves?
TERENZIO: Uggs, mis-sizing,
cheetah/zebra print, chopped-up shirts,
Afiction/Ed Hardy ... I could go on and
on and on.
WEEKENDER: What do you feel
you look best in?
Laceys go-to outft: Black American Eagle V-neck, gray Do & Be vest, Just USA jeans, black Groove
buckle boots, purple Keffiyeh scarf.
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Gallery hours: Tues.-Sun., noon-6 p.m.
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Natures Finest Art: March 2-30.
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early works in charcoal, pen and ink,
pencil and graphite.
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25th Annual Youth in Music Excel-
lence Awards: March 3, Sherman
Theater.
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Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Silk screen, relief prints.
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a.m.-4 p.m.; Tues.-Wed., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.;
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Alphabets from the Zaner-Bloser
Collection: through April 5, Heritage
Room. Free during library hours. Call
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Widmann Gallery (Located in
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klin and North Main Streets, Wilkes-
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Gallery hours: Mon. through Fri. 9
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free and open to
the public.
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PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH20)
Im always fascinated by howyou per-
ceive the world; while Im trying to look at
the big picture, youre likely to be captivat-
ed by a fascinating detail I completely
missed. This intensity of focus and mag-
netic attraction to unusual facets of the
situation has occasionally been a serious
handicap. However, it should prove a
strength this week when someone hopes to
capitalize on your ability to passionately
focus on one thing while more or less
ignoring everything else. Embrace your
peculiar wonderful intensity this week and
the job(s) that come with it, and take pride
in the fact that theres fewpeople who
could do what you do and even fewer who
could do it nearly so well.
ARIES (MARCH21-APRIL19)
Your choices are ultimately yours alone.
Whether you make them subject to the
opinions or judgments of others is entirely
up to you. If you already knowthat you
wont get the validation and approval you
want, that makes things simple. Youre at
peace with your choice, so nowyou get to
determine if you want to go to battle to get
the acceptance you want or whether youd
rather just keep this whole thing to your-
self. Naturally, the former path is more
difficult but comes with great rewards if
you succeed. The latter option, of course,
has its own elegant simplicity: Just tell
people to mind their own damn business.
TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY20)
Common courtesy flies out the window
when people see the opportunity to appear
witty or simply dont care what you think.
Thats reason enough to be pissed off, but
unfortunately, retaliating in kind would be
one of the worst things you could do; itd
simply fan the flames of the situation.
Instead, you must strive to rise above it.
Thats not to say you should ignore their
ridiculous rudeness; you can and should
respond to it, but do so in a way thats
subtle, graceful and polite. They probably
wont get it but in a way, that should
make you feel even better.
GEMINI (MAY21-JUNE 20)
Every human being, if you dig deep
enough, is ridiculously irrational about
something. Since youre likely to come
face-to-face with someones illogical ab-
surdity this week, try to remember that
you, too, have your moments when
thoughtfulness vanishes in favor of raw
emotion, sentimentality or pure lust. Try to
enjoy it. Its stuff like this that makes life
compelling even (and sometimes espe-
cially) if it also makes things complicated
or difficult. Since its unavoidable and
virtually immune to logic and reason, have
fun with it. What else are you going to do?
Get annoyed? What, pray tell, would be the
point of that?
CANCER(JUNE 21-JULY22)
What you do and howyou do it are ulti-
mately no ones business but your own.
That is, others may have a right to know
what youre up to, depending on howclose
to you they are, but they dont really have
the right to dictate what you can or cant
do. Stand strong here, Cancer, because
even though you and I knowthat this is
your call, and yours alone, other people
might not be so clued in. They very well
may think they get to tell you what to do
and howyou ought to do it. Theres no
need to get into a head-to-head confronta-
tion but find a way through this one
without backing down.
LEO(JULY23-AUG. 22)
While the things that are bothering you
are legit, the only reason youre actually
letting them get to you is because you dont
have anything worse to worry about a
nice problemto have! In the grand scheme
of things, this stuffs miniscule. While your
concerns are justified, they also lean to-
ward the petty side of things. Getting over
them may not be as easy as you wish, but
its possible and advisable. This week,
do what you must to either garner yourself
increasingly more worthy problems or
better distractions until this one ceases to
be either.
VIRGO(AUG. 23-SEPT. 22)
You may think you knowwhere a con-
versations going, and you may even be
right. But acting on those assumptions and
using them to justify some pre-emptive
offense is a very bad idea right now. That
strategy leads to uncomfortable social
disaster. While you might feel justified if
your suspicions were correct, you ought to
feel ashamed if thats not where things
were actually headed at all. Give everyone
the benefit of the doubt this week, even if
most of themdont deserve it (and it conse-
quently leads to discomfort for you). Spar-
ing one or two totally innocent people your
sharp tongue is worth it.
LIBRA(SEPT. 23-OCT. 22)
If you cant meet someones exacting
standards, its not because youre so in-
credibly flawed its because theyre so
ridiculously unreasonable. Sure, its a nice
gesture to try to meet someone halfway, but
if the level youre trying to achieve is still
way up in the stratosphere, its safe to as-
sume theyre just being too unrealistic. Its
time for a wake-up call. Try delivering one.
If they dont respond, it might be time for
you have one, too: That means you need to
get out before your attempts to live up to
the impossible make you neurotic and
crazy assuming its not already too late.
SCORPIO(OCT. 23-NOV. 21)
Pointing fingers rarely leads to anything
good. Even if youre right, its unlikely to
lead to a happy outcome. Therefore, resist
doing so. Heres another possibility: As-
sume youre correct and then just get
over it. In the big picture, this isnt a huge
deal. Go ahead and quietly take steps to
prevent it happening again, but forgiving
and forgetting without ever bringing it up
is, weirdly enough, the best way to get to a
place youll be happy with. Thats probably
a totally foreign strategy to you. However, I
predict that youll really get a lot out of
giving it a go.
SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21)
When you discover that someones prin-
ciples or standards arent the same as
yours, you dont need to make themagree
with you, necessarily. Thats usually a lot of
hard work with terrible, inconclusive re-
sults. Instead, simply ask yourself what
place this person ought to have in your life,
given this newinformation. Distancing
yourself might quite simply be the best
(and least painful) strategy moving for-
ward. The alternative, of course, is aban-
doning your beliefs and ideas some-
thing worth considering, of course, but also
something I dearly hope you wont do. You
are, after all, right.
CAPRICORN(DEC. 22-JAN. 19)
Diamonds may be forever, but relation-
ships rarely are. Requiring some kind of
guarantee of infinite longevity is quite
unrealistic and ultimately kind of like
shooting yourself in the foot. Who can
honestly make such guarantees, after all?
Its reasonable to want some assurance that
investing care and energy will be worth it
in the long run, but try to think in smaller
chunks of time. Wouldnt five wonderful
years be worth wholeheartedly embracing,
even if you had no guarantee thered be
another five, 10 or 20 after that? I think so
hopefully you do, too.
AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18)
Give some people an inch and they take
an acre. Because youre generally so re-
laxed about noticing and enforcing your
own boundaries, you might not even notice
that someones encroached until theyve
actually moved in and started hanging
decorations. It might feel like its too late to
start protecting your turf and it
wouldve been better if youd thought to do
so before things got this far but really
you dont have much choice. This week
step up and reclaim your lost territory. Be
as gentle and forgiving as possible (after all
some of this is on you), but be steely firm
as well. Youll need to, if you want to take
back your space and you do, dont you?
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By Caeriel Crestin
JA RULE
February 29 1976
MARK-PAUL GOSSELAAR
March 1 1974
JON BON JOVI
(pictured)
March 2 1962
JESSICA BIEL
March 3 1982
WHITNEY PORT
March 4 1985
EVA MENDES
March 5 1974
ROB REINER
March 6 1945
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By Justin Brown
I
f you think its bad having to
laugh at lame jokes made by
your boss, then youre a little
bitch! Try having to serve as
your boss wingman to a single
mom from the projects, and then
well talk.
After waiting tables, delivering
telephone books and competing
on a game show in Tokyo for
beer money in college, I decided
to explore another avenue: Bar-
tending.
I like your shiny T-shirt,
complimented the redneck bar
manager during my interview.
You look like one of them guys
on that Real World TV show. I
like you. Youre hired!
A few weeks later, on a Sat-
urday night, as a semi-sober
bartender, I realized just how
stupid people drinking at the bar
look. This night in particular, two
girls were making more of a
scene than I was used to.
As I was getting a kick out of
watching them dance like idiots,
the one fell to the ground and
dropped her purse. When the
purse began an electric slide
across the floor, out popped a
Fisher Price cell phone, a can of
Natty Lite, a previously lit ciga-
rette and a salt shaker. With a bag
full of random treats, she was
like a white-trash Mary Poppins
... Mary Sloppins!
Im so wasted, she explained
while trying to compose herself.
I just had a baby, and this is my
first night out! She then lifted
her shirt to show off her C-sec-
tion scar.
When Mary Sloppins invited
my manager home, he insisted I
tag along to occupy her friend.
To secure my job, I reluctantly
agreed.
While following them home,
Mary Sloppins pulled over to
puke.
Dont forget, that ones
yours! I reminded my boss.
When we arrived at Sloppins
apartment in the projects, she
paid her babysitter with a carton
of Newports, solidifying that
neither of these moms had digni-
ty, a clear record with child ser-
vices or a good credit score.
See that hole in the wall?
asked Sloppins. Thats where
my babys father bashed my
head.
Realizing I needed to extract
myself from the situation, I sug-
gested to her friend that we head
over to her place.
The next morning my boss
picked me up at her apartment in
the same project.
Did you bang her? he asked.
Hell no! All she wanted to do
was bite me! I answered.
I banged mine, he said.
I never showed up to work at
that bar again. W
A bartender's job
is never done
As a bartender, Justin found out that slingin drinks to
drunk people was nothing compared to what happened
after closing time.
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1966
AMC RAMBLER
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Engine:
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Owner:
Scott OMarra of
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This car has been in my family for years,
OMarra shared. It sat covered by a cloth in
my grandfathers garage for years before I
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570-829-7130
CHRYSLER `04
SEBRING
LXI CONVERTIBLE
Low miles - 54,000.
V6. FWD. Leather
interior. Great
shape. A/C. CD.
All power.
$7,200. Negotiable
(570) 760-1005
412 Autos for Sale
CHEVROLET `04
CORVETTE COUPE
Torch red with
black and red
interior. 9,700
miles, auto, HUD,
removable glass
roof, polished
wheels, memory
package, Bose
stereo and twilight
lighting, factory
body moldings,
traction control,
ABS, Garage kept
- Like New.
$25,900
(570) 609-5282
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EAGLE `95 TALON
Only 97,000 Miles.
Full custom body kit,
dark green metallic
with gray interior.
Dual exhaust, 4 coil
over adjustable
struts. All new
brakes, air intake
kit, strut brakes,
custom seats, cus-
tom white gauges, 2
pillar gauges, new
stereo, alarm, cus-
tom side view mir-
rors. 4 cylinder
automatic, runs
excellent. $8,500.
Call 570-876-1355
or 570-504-8540
(evenings)
412 Autos for Sale
FORD `95
CROWN VICTORIA
V-8, power windows
& seats, cruise con-
trol. Recent inspec-
tion. Asking $1,000.
Call 570-604-9325
HONDA `07 ACCORD
V6 EXL. 77K miles. 1
owner with mainte-
nance records.
Slate blue with
leather interior. Sun-
roof. Asking $12,500.
Call 570-239-2556
HONDA `09 CIVIC LX-S
Excellent condition
inside & out. Garage
kept. Regularly
serviced by dealer,
records available.
Option include alloy
wheels, decklid
spoiler, sport seats,
interior accent light-
ing (blue), Nose
mask and custom
cut floor mats. Dark
grey with black inte-
rior. 56K highway
miles. REDUCED!
$13,300. Call
570-709-4695
HONDA 08 ACCORD
4 door, EXL with
navigation system.
4 cyl, silver w/
black interior. Satel-
lite radio, 6CD
changer, heated
leather seats, high,
highway miles. Well
maintained. Monthly
service record
available. Call Bob.
570-479-0195
JAGUAR `00 S TYPE
4 door sedan. Like
new condition. Bril-
liant blue exterior
with beige hides.
Car is fully equipped
with navigation sys-
tem, V-8, automatic,
climate control AC,
alarm system,
AM/FM 6 disc CD,
garage door open-
er. 42,000 original
miles. $9,000
Call (570) 288-6009
LEXUS `98 LS 400
Excellent condition,
garage kept, 1
owner. Must see.
Low mileage, 90K.
Leather interior. All
power. GPS naviga-
tion, moon roof, cd
changer. Loaded.
$9,000 or best
offer. 570-706-6156
VOLKSWAGEN 00
BEETLE
2.0 automatic, air
67k miles $6400.
570-466-0999
412 Autos for Sale
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TOYOTA 04 CELICA
GT
112K miles. Blue, 5
speed. Air, power
windows/locks,
CD/cassette, Key-
less entry, sunroof,
new battery. Car
drives and has
current PA inspec-
tion. 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
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Jr. Industrial Engineer Trainee
Industry-leading manufacturer is accepting resumes for a Jr. Industrial Engi-
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(piece rate) data for production employees. Data collected includes, units pro-
duced, downtime, etc. Correct data is entered into a computer system and
calculated for submission to payroll.
The successful candidate is mathematically inclined; has the ability to multi-
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and Outlook.
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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!
412 Autos for Sale
VOLKSWAGEN `04
Beetle - Convertible
GREAT ON GAS!
Blue. AM/FM cas-
sette. Air. Automat-
ic. Power roof, win-
dows, locks &
doors. Boot cover
for top. 22k. Excel-
lent condition.
Garage kept.
Newly Reduced
$14,000
570-479-7664
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VOLVO 850 95
WAGON
Runs good, air,
automatic, fair
shape. $1,800.
347-693-4156
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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
CHEVY 77 CORVETTE
Red & red, all
original. No hits,
restoration. Rides
and looks new.
Exceptionally clean.
A/c, pb, ps, pw, 51K
$13,900 OBO
570-563-5056
415 Autos-Antique
& Classic
DESOTO CUSTOM
49 4 DOOR SEDAN
3 on the tree with
fluid drive. This All
American Classic
Icon runs like a top
at 55MPH. Kin to
Chrysler, Dodge,
Plymouth, Imperial
Desoto, built in the
American Midwest,
after WWII, in a
plant that once
produced B29
Bombers. In 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
Selling your
Camper?
Place an ad and
find a new owner.
570-829-7130
FORD SALEEN 04
281 SC Coupe
1,000 miles
documented #380
Highly collectable.
$28,500
570-472-1854
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
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 Toll Free
1-800-427-8649
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
MERCURY `79
ZEPHYR
6 cylinder
automatic.
52k original miles.
Florida car. $1500.
570-899-1896
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.
DAELIM 2006
150 CCs. 4,700
miles. 70 MPG.
New battery & tires.
$1,500; negotiable.
Call 570-288-1246
or 570-328-6897
HARLEY 2011
HERITAGE SOFTTAIL
Black. 1,800 miles.
ABS brakes. Securi-
ty System Package.
$16,000 firm.
SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY
570-704-6023
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HARLEY DAVIDSON `03
100th Anniversary
Edition Deuce.
Garage kept. 1
owner. 1900 miles.
Tons of chrome.
$38,000 invested. A
must see. Asking
$18,000. OBO
570-706-6156
HARLEY DAVIDSON
03 Dyna Wide Glide
Excellent condition -
garage kept! Gold-
en Anniversary - sil-
ver/black. New
Tires. Extras.
19,000 miles.
Must Sell!
$10,000.
570-639-2539
HARLEY DAVIDSON
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
YAMAHA 97
ROYALSTAR 1300
12,000 miles. With
windshield. Runs
excellent. Many
extras including
gunfighter seat,
leather bags, extra
pipes. New tires &
battery. Asking
$4,000 firm.
(570) 814-1548
442 RVs & Campers
FLAGSTAFF `08
CLASSIC
NOW BACK IN PA.
Super Lite Fifth
Wheel. LCD/DVD
flat screen TV, fire-
place, heated mat-
tress, ceiling fan,
Hide-a-Bed sofa,
outside speakers &
grill, 2 sliders,
aluminum wheels, ,
awning, microwave
oven, tinted safety
glass windows,
fridge & many
accessories &
options. Excellent
condition, $22,500.
570-868-6986
FOREST RIVER 10
SURVEYOR 234T
24 Travel trailer.
Sleeps 7, two
queen beds, tinted
windows, 17
awning, fridge,
microwave,
oven/range, sofa
bed, water heater.
A/C, one slide out,
smoke free, only
$14,995.
570-868-6426
WINNEBAGO 02
ADVENTURER
35 Foot, double
slides, V-10 Ford.
Central air, full awn-
ings, one owner,
pet & smoke free.
Excellent condition
and low mileage.
$68,000.
Call 570-594-6496
451 Trucks/
SUVs/Vans
BUICK `05
RENDEZVOUS
BARGAIN!!
AWD, Fully
loaded, 1 owner,
22,000 miles.
Small 6 cylinder.
New inspection.
Like new, inside
& out. $13,000.
(570) 540-0975
CADILLAC `99
ESCALADE
97k miles. Black
with beige leather
interior. 22 rims.
Runs great. $8,500
Call 570-861-0202
CHEVY `99 SILVERADO
Auto. V6 Vortec.
Standard cab. 8
bed with liner. Dark
Blue. 98,400 miles.
$4,999 or best offer
570-823-8196
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570-829-7130.
CHEVY 99 BLAZER
Sport utility, 4
door, four wheel
drive, ABS, new
inspection. $4200.
570-709-1467
FORD `04 EXPLORER
Eddie Bauer Edition
59,000 miles,
4 door, 3 row
seats, V6, all power
options, moon roof,
video screen
$12,999.
570-690-3995 or
570-287-0031
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
FORD 02 ESCAPE
4WD V6
Automatic
Sunroof
Leather
Excellent
condition!.
116,000 Miles
$7200.
570-814-8793
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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. Very clean.
$10,750. Call
570-474-6028
JEEP 97 GRAND
CHEROKEE LAREDO
4.0-ATM, 4WD,
128,000 miles, full
power, minor body
& mechanical work
needed for state
inspection. Recent
radiator & battery.
$2,500. OBO.
570-239-8376
JEEP `03 LIBERTY
SPORT. Rare. 5
speed. 23 MPG.
102K highway miles.
Silver with black
interior. Immaculate
condition, inside and
out. Garage kept.
No rust, mainte-
nance records
included. 4wd, all
power. $6,900 or
best offer, trades
will be considered.
Call 570-575-0518
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 $8,995.
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
RANGE ROVER
07 SPORT
Supercharged
59,000 miles, fully
loaded. Impeccable
service record.
$36,000
570-283-1130
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507 Banking/Real
Estate/Mortgage
Professionals
CLERK/TELLER
PART TIME
Credit union has
opening for a part
time Clerk/Teller.
Requires attention
to detail &
excellent customer
service skills.
PLEASE SEND RESUME
TO: PG&W
EMPLOYEES FCU
ATTN: CAROLE FISCHER
265 S. MAIN ST.
WILKES-BARRE, PA
18701
EMAIL: CFISCHER@
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509 Building/
Construction/
Skilled Trades
CONSTRUCTION
TRUCK DRIVERS
Seeking applica-
tions to fill CDL
Class A & B driver
positions. Valid PA
license and clean
driving record
required. Work with
us in the highway
construction and
Marcellus Shale
industries.
QUARRY
Seeking off-road
truck driver and
excavator/hammer
operator.
Successful candi-
dates must be will-
ing to work all shifts
and all days includ-
ing weekends.
Salary commensu-
rate with experi-
ence.
AMERICAN ASPHALT
PAVING CO.
500 Chase Rd
Shavertown, PA
18708
Fax: 570-696-3486
jobs@amer
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United One Resources is seeking candidates for a
full-time Title Insurance Settlement Agent. The
successful candidate must be able to work in a
fast paced environment, work independently,
have excellent organizational and communication
skills and an eagerness to excel. Prior settlement
experience is required. We offer a competitive
salary, mileage reimbursement, and a
comprehensive benefit package.
Please forward your resume to:
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SETTLEMENT AGENT
United One Resources, Inc.
270 North Sherman Street
Wilkes-Barre, Pa 18702
EOE M/F/D/V
Full-Time Maintenance
Mechanic needed in a
manufacturing environment.
The ideal candidate will possess the ability
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of automated manufacturing equipment
including compressors, vacuum pumps,
boilers, hydraulic systems and PLC con-
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maintaining equipment.
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necessary
Excellent starting rate and shift differential.
Benefits package including health care,
vacation, 401-k and pension.
Apply in person or forward resume to:
Offset Paperback Mfrs, Inc.
2211 Memorial Highway
Dallas, PA 18612
E/O/E
NOW HIRING CLASS A
OTR DRIVERS
Van Hoekelen Greenhouses is a family owned
business located in McAdoo, PA. We have
immediate openings for reliable full-time
tractor trailer drivers, to deliver product to our
customers across the 48 states. Our premier
employment package includes:
PLEASE CONTACT SHARON AT
800-979-2022 EXT 1914,
Mail resume to P.O. Box 88, McAdoo, PA
18237 or Fax to 570-929-2260
Visit our website at
www.vhgreenhouses.com
for more details.
Requirements are: Valid Class A CDL, minimum 1 year OTR
experience, must lift 40lbs, and meet driving and criminal
record guidelines
Hourly Pay- including paid detention time, and
guaranteed 8 hours per day
Safety Bonus-$.05/mile paid quarterly
Great Benets- 100% paid health insurance,
vision, dental, life, STD, 401K, vacation time, and
holiday pay.
Pet & Rider Program
Well maintained freightliners and reefer trailers
Continuous year-round steady work with home
time
Gassearch Drilling
Services Corporation
WATER TRUCK &WINCH
DRIVERS
GasSearch Drilling Services
Corporation is looking to fll the
following positions:
Medical, Dental, Vision
Insurance
401K
Quarterly Safety Bonus
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Apply within or online:
GasSearch Drilling Corporation
8283 Hwy 29
Montrose, PA 18801
570-278-7118
www.gassearchdrilling.com
Hiring company drivers and Owner-
Operators to run out of Hazleton Pa.
Home 48 hours weekly, run NY to NC.
Pickup & delivery, drop & hook, and
terminal-to-terminal runs. Full company
benet package. Company $1,250 gross
weekly, Owner-operator $2,350+ after
fuel take home weekly. HOUFF TRANSFER
is well known for outstanding customer
service, safety, and reliability. Requires 5+
years experience, Hazmat, safe driving
record.
Owner-Operator equipment less than 5
years old.
Tractor-Trailer Drivers
Home 48 hours EVERY Week
Info Ed Miller @
877-234-9233 540-234-9233
Apply www.houff.com
Full-time Salaried Position
(80 hours bi-weekly)
Long term care and wound
experience preferred
Our benefits include paid vacation, holiday,
personal days, up to $1500/year college
tuition reimbursement, health insurance,
life insurance, long-term disability and
pension plan. Child Day Care on premises.
Apply on line at: https://
home.eease.com/recruit/?id=487211
Email hr@meadowsnrc.com
Or Apply in person @
Meadows Nursing &
Rehabilitation Center
4 East Center Hill Road
Dallas PA 18612
e.o.e.
RN
Admissions/Wound Nurse
Administrative Position
Local manufacturer seeks a Technician for their Research and Development
Department. This position is responsible to assist in the implementation of
new product designs for the production floor. The candidate will also assist
in improving current product designs.
The successful candidate needs to lift 50 lbs alone; must be able to use hand
and power tools; is mechanically inclined and creative. Prior experience in
production and AutoCAD is helpful.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits. Send resume and salary history
to:
c/o The Times Leader
Box 3010
15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250
Research and Development Technician
509 Building/
Construction/
Skilled Trades
INSTALLERS
Steel carports,
garages and
buildings. Training
and tools provided.
Some overnight
stays.
KEYSTONE CARPORTS
570-674-0828
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527 Food Services/
Hospitality
NOW HIRING NOW HIRING
Servers
Line Cooks &
Dishwashers
Please
Apply in Person
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Maintenance/
Repair
LOOKING FOR
CAREER CHANGE?
WE PROVIDE INITIAL &
ONGOING TRAINING.
OUR TECHNICIANS
APPLY FERTILIZER, LIME
& WEED PREVENTATIVES
AS WELL AS INSECT
CONTROL & TURF AERA-
TION SERVICES FOR RES-
IDENTIAL & COMMER-
CIAL CUSTOMERS.
FULL TIME WORK
MONDAY-FRIDAY
8 AM 5 PM
MUST HAVE GOOD MATH
SKILLS, CLEAN DRIVING
RECORD & PASS PHYSI-
CAL & DRUG TEST.
APPLY ONLINE AT:
WWW.GRASSHOPPER
LAWNS.COM
OR STOP IN FOR
APPLICATION AT:
470 E. STATE STREET
LARKSVILLE, PA 18651
QUESTIONS? EMAIL
BRIAN PHILLIPS AT:
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LAWN CARE
TECHNICIAN
MAINTENANCE/
GARDNER
Part time. Kingston
area. Experienced,
or retired contractor
preferred. Must be
reliable, organized,
detailed and likes
dogs. Lazy person
need not apply.
Call 570-472-1110
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570-829-7130
Growing HVAC
Firm Seeks
SERVICE
TECHNICIAN
Energy Technolo-
gies, Inc. is expand-
ing and has an
immediate opening
for an experienced
commercial service
technician. Become
part of the success
of this Linc franchise
where service is
central to our busi-
ness. Benefits
include top pay,
flexible health insur-
ance plan, retire-
ment plan, vacation,
company truck,
continuous training,
bonus incentives,
and a professional
atmosphere.
Stop in to fill out an
application or send
resume to:
Mr. Chad Davis
Service Manager
ENERGY
TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
591 North Hunter
Highway
Drums, PA
18222
(570) 788-3845
Ext. 23
www.energyt.com
538 Janitorial/
Cleaning
HOUSEKEEPER
Flexible schedule.
Experience required.
Please send
resume & 3 refer-
ences to:
2759Memorial Hwy
PO Box 301
Dallas, PA 18612
542 Logistics/
Transportation
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548 Medical/Health
MASSAGE THERAPISTS
The Woodhouse
Day Spa is currently
hiring for Full Time
Massage Thera-
pists. Position
requires outstand-
ing customer serv-
ice skills and must
be available days,
evenings and Satur-
days. Please apply
in person at the spa.
Monday-Friday 9-6
387 Wyoming Ave.,
Kingston. EOE
BEAUTY
MEDICAL
RECEPTIONIST
Full time for
busy surgical
practice.
EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED. Send
resume & salary
requirements to:
P.O. Box 1615
Kingston, PA
18704
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548 Medical/Health 548 Medical/Health
Children's Behavioral Health Services, Inc.
is currently looking for:
BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST
CONSULTANTS
Must have Masters Degree in a Clinical field.
FULL-TIME THERAPEUTIC
STAFF SUPPORT WORKERS
Bachelors Degree/Associate Degree in Human
Services. Provide 1:1 interventions & support to
children. (Experience working with
male adolescents beneficial)
Full-time benefits include:
competitive pay, health insurance,
paid holidays & vacation days.
EOE
Please send, fax or e-mail your
resume & letter of interest to:
Children's Behavioral Health Services, Inc.
Attn: Susan Hurd
104 Woodward Hill Road,
Edwardsville PA 18704
Email shurd@cbhsinc.com or Fax to 714-7231
548 Medical/Health
Village at
Greenbriar
Assisted
Living
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All Shifts
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Dallas, PA 18612
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PHYSICIAN SUBSTITUTE
Physician Substitute
position available in
a growing, face
paced and success-
ful plasma collection
facility. This position
is responsible for
providing instruc-
tions and explana-
tions, medical eval-
uations, and coun-
seling to potential
and current plasma-
pheresis donors.
Potential employee
must be a Licensed
Practical Nurse or a
Registered Nurse in
Pennsylvania, CPR
certified, and must
have good commu-
nication and prob-
lem solving skills.
Interstate Blood and
Plasma offers an
excellent work envi-
ronment, competi-
tive wages and ben-
efits package. The
hours will be after-
noons into early
evenings.
Fax resume to
570-823-7366 or
email apanzarella@
interstate
bloodbank.com
554 Production/
Operations
USM
AEROSTRUCTURES
CORP HAS IMMEDIATE
OPENINGS FOR:
Quality Control
Inspector
WITH 2+ YEAR OF
EXPERIENCE IN A METAL
FABRICATION SHOP.
CMM IS A PLUS.
Mechanical Assembler
2+ YEARS AEROSPACE,
AND MILITARY
EXPERIENCE; RIVETING,
BONDING A PLUS
Send resume via
email: r.delvalle@
usmaero.net
566 Sales/Retail/
Business
Development
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE:
WNEP-TV has a
rare opportunity for
an experienced
Account Executive.
Candidate must
have excellent
organization, pres-
entation, and nego-
tiation skills. New
business is a must.
Minimum 3 yrs.
media sales
required.
See details on
our website:
www.wnep.com/
business
Garden Center
Work with plants &
garden supplies.
Must have knowl-
edge of Annuals,
Perennials and Fer-
tilizers. Hours will
vary seasonally.
Retail
Must have cash,
register and sales
experience. Excel-
lent communication
skills needed.
Apply in person, no
phone calls please.
Dundee Gardens
2407 San Souci Pkwy
Hanover Twp, PA.
Hours: 9:30am-5pm
566 Sales/Retail/
Business
Development
RETAIL CLERK
HARROLDS PHARMACY,
A GREAT
PLACE TO WORK!
Part time (22 hours/
week), front end cus-
tomer service, expe-
rience required.
Send resume to:
Harrolds Pharmacy
179 Old River Road
Wilkes-Barre, PA
18702
Or Fax:
570-824-8730
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Physicians
Relations Manager
Looking for experi-
enced medical sales
representative in
Wilkes-Barre Area.
Competitive Salary
& benefits.
Send resume to: c/o
The Times Leader
Box 3015
15 North Main Street
WIlkes-Barre, PA
18711-0250
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FINANCIAL
610 Business
Opportunities
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Franchisee,
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small investment &
I have grown my
business over
600%. It definitely
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Jan-Pro.
* Guaranteed Clients
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Bonding
* Training &
Ongoing Support
* Low Start Up Costs
* Accounts available
throughout Wilkes-
Barre & Scranton
570-824-5774
Jan-Pro.com
MOSS COLLECTOR
who owns/or has
access to large
tract (s), private
woodlands. Must
I.D. moss & eco-
harvest in bulk, dry
& deliver to Hones-
dale. 570-253-4704
630 Money To Loan
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MERCHANDISE
708 Antiques &
Collectibles
RETIRED DEPART-
MENT 56 Seasons
Bay Village 9 build-
ings, 28 acces-
sories. Purchased
price $1261. 70%
sale price $890.
570-868-5886
710 Appliances
DRYER- GE gas
dryer, works well.
Needs light cleaning
on outside, few
scratches. $50.00
570-706-1819
FREEZER upright by
Frigidaire. Asking
$50. 696-4978
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
STOVE, gas Magic
Chef $65.
570-824-2695
712 Baby Items
GLIDER ROCKING
CHAIR, honey col-
ored wood with tan
cushions, $100.
Graco highchair,
Windsor pattern.
$45. Graco Car
Seat $45. Infant 5
piece bedding, light
green, yellow,& ivor,
comforter never
used $50.654-8042
716 Building
Materials
BATHROOM CABI-
NETS wood, 2 dou-
ble doors, 2 long
single doors $40.
570-287-6172
716 Building
Materials
BATHROOM BASE
oak with sink $25.
Bathroom light $10.
Kitchen light, stain-
less steel $25. Din-
ing room chandelier
$60. Counter height
kitchen table & 4
chairs, off white
/light cherry $115. 2
childrens bikes $10
each. 570-693-0141
BATHROOM match-
ing sink set Gerber
white porcelain
bathroom sink with
mirror & medicine
cabinet $80.
570-331-8183
SINK, single bowl,
great condition, 1
white, 1 tan. $10.
570-262-7923
726 Clothing
COAT
KENNETH COLE
Beige, size 6,
hardly worn. $75.
570-855-5385
HANDBAG authentic
top designer, soft
glove leather with
cloth dust bag, new
with retail tag of
$295. sell $130.
OBO. 288-2949.
732 Exercise
Equipment
EXERCISE BIKE 2
years old $100. firm
570-824-6887
WORKOUT SYSTEM
SM 3000 IMPEX
Powerhouse Smith
machine includes
275 lbs. weights
with holder, bar bell,
set of dumb bells,
excellent condition
$475. 570-417-8390
740 Floorcoverings
CARPET & PAD.
Gently used 500+
sq. ft. Remodeling,
not stained or
marked. $200.
570-407-0754
744 Furniture &
Accessories
BED - NEW
QUEEN PLUSH set,
still in original
plastic Must sell.
$150. Can Deliver.
280-9628
BED, twin complete,
solid wood mission
style bed. All in
excellent condition.
$200. 299-9628.
COUCH 2 loveseats,
1 reclining chair, 1
chair with ottoman.
All for $199. Very
good condition.
570-824-7314
DESK & STORAGE
CABINET $50.
570-824-2695
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
744 Furniture &
Accessories
GIRLS BEDROOM SET
Antique white dis-
tressed finish, felt
lined drawers, 2
night stands, dress-
er with mirror, lin-
gerie chest. gently
used. $1000.
Yatesville
570-654-1616
KITCHEN DINING
TABLE oak laminate
and chrome with 6
chrome & wicker
chairs and leaf.
$150. 457-3486
LAMPS 2 never
used, Rembrandt,
marble bases. $50.
570-822-9697
LOVESEAT blue,
clean, like new $25.
570-574-5690
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MICROWAVE stand/
kitchen cart. White
with wood top, cab-
inet & shelf. Like
new. $40.
570-696-4494
MIRRORS wood, for
dresser, maple &
mahogany $30 for
all. 570-287-6172
ROCKER RECLINER
Lazyboy, gray, per-
fect condition $150.
570-675-3328
BUYING/
SELLING
All US &
Foreign Coins
Currency
Postcards
Stamps
Gold & Silver
TOP DOLLAR
for Silver Dollars
TOP DOLLAR
for all United
States, Canadian,
& Foreign Coins &
Paper Money
Gold Coins
greatly needed
Proof & Mint Sets
Wheat Backs &
Indian Heads
All Types of Old
Coins
Gold & Silver
Jewelry & Bullion
Sterling Silver
Local Postcards
NO ONE WILL
MATCH OUR
PRICE$
We Give FREE
Appraisals
(No obligations,
no pressure)
Over 35 years as
a respected local
coin dealer.
HERITAGE
GALLERIES
52 Carr Ave.
DALLAS, PA
Across from
Dallas Agway
on Rt. 415
TUES. - SAT.
10-6
or by appointment
674-2646
756 Medical
Equipment
WALKERS (2) 1
black & 1 green. Go
Anywhere Walkers
push down brakes,
handy seat, folds
easily, basket holds
up to 300 lbs. new
$139 asking #$50
each. 654-6329
758 Miscellaneous
DISHES: Phaltzcraft
Yorktown Pattern,
service for 16 +
creamer & sugar,
butter dish & salt
and pepper. May
be split. $75.00 for
all. 570-868-3866
GENERATOR. Husky
portable, 5,000
watt. Like new,
used once. $450.
Harveys Lake
570-639-3178
758 Miscellaneous
WANTED
ALL JUNK CARS
& TRUCKS
HEAVY
EQUIPMENT
DUMPTRUCKS
BULLDOZERS
BACKHOES
Highest Prices
Paid!!!
FREE
REMOVAL
Call
Vito & Ginos
Anytime
288-8995
GLASS DOOR. 4
way glass door for
bath tub. $25
570-331-8183
IPOD Touch 16 G
Generation 1 or 2.
Screen is in excel-
lent condition, $100.
Jagermeister base-
call cap, never
worn, $10. Motor-
cycle helmet, black
with sharp royal
blue design on it,
Size XL, $30.
484-239-8507
MAGS & TIRES, 4
alloys 17, taken
from 12 Hyundai
Veloster, chose to
upgrade, size 245/
17, worth $1250.
Tires stored at deal-
ership & certified
new, sell $500.
570- 766-0370
762 Musical
Instruments
AMP Crate 25 watt
bass amp, excellent
condition $80.
Washburn guitar,
needs work $30. or
buy both for $100.
570-477-3692
ORGAN Conn Pre-
lude found at
estate. Nice condi-
tion. Model 312 Type
022 Style 003. Seri-
al # 3228.91. Sell for
$150. 693-3932
STEIGERMAN BABY
GRAND PIANO
with matching
bench, Polished
Ebony Finish, 10
years old, Excellent
condition, Built in
Environmental Con-
trol System, Tuned
Regularly.
Call 570-693-7538
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ad call...829-7130
776 Sporting Goods
BOW: Hoyt ultra
sport bow. New
strings & cables
lighted sights drop
away rest. excellent
shape. $200.
570-336-2944
BOWLING BALL
Brunswick 16 lbs,
like new & case
$20. 570-696-3794
EXERCISE WEIGHTS
hand held 2-3-4 lb.
New. $15. 287-6172
746 Garage Sales/
Estate Sales/
Flea Markets
Collect
Cash.
Not
Dust.
Sell it in The
Times Leader
Classied
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to place an ad.
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796 Wanted to Buy
Merchandise
796 Wanted to Buy
Merchandise
39 Prospect St Nanticoke
570-735-1487
WE PAY
THE MOST
INCASH
BUYING
11am
to 6pm
776 Sporting Goods
GOLF CLUB
NEW MUST SEE!
$30. 570-574-5690
POOL TABLE 4X6 in
excellent condition.
Includes Sticks,
balls & all acces-
sories. Will deliver
locally. $250.
Foozball table, like
new. Will deliver
locally & works
great. $100..
570-693-3932
780 Televisions/
Accessories
TV R.C.A. 14 color
with remote $25.
570-696-1661
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784 Tools
ELECTRICIANS
TOOL KIT new
including pouch,
bag, Klein tools and
multi meter $200.
570-825 0905
SAW compound
mitre saw 10, Very
good. $70.
570-824-8874
786 Toys & Games
BIKE boys 20,
needs part. Was
$80. Asking $25.
570-574-5690
CHRISTMAS DOLL
on 3 wheel bicycle,
blonde hair, blue
eyes, 18 H $25.
DISNEY HIGH
SCHOOL musical
items, lunch box,
lunch tote bag all
$10. 570-696-1927
ICE SKATES ladies
ice skates size 6 $5
TV Teddy with 6
interactive videos
$20. 570-696-3368
788 Stereo/TV/
Electronics
TV 32 Toshiba flat-
screen with remote.
Excellent picture
and condition $50
obo. 570-262-6627
796 Wanted to Buy
Merchandise
VITOS
&
GINOS
Wanted:
WANTED
ALL JUNK
CARS,
TRUCKS &
HEAVY
EQUIPMENT
DUMPTRUCKS
BULLDOZERS
BACKHOES
Highest
Prices
Paid!!
FREE
PICKUP
288-8995
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800
PETS & ANIMALS
815 Dogs
CHOW PUPPIES
Sweet, affectionate,
loving puppies.
Second shots &
papers. $300/each.
570-466-2252
570-954-1231
POMERANIAN PUPPIES
8 week Male. $500.
Shi-tzu Mix - $375
570-250-9690
815 Dogs
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WEST HIGHLAND
TERRIER
Male, 8 weeks old,
ready for a good
home. $550.
570-374-6828
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845 Pet Supplies
FISH TANK with
hood, pump, heater,
all accessories $25.
570-287-0023
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
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906 Homes for Sale
BACK MOUNTAIN
Centermorland
529 SR 292 E
For sale by owner
Move-in ready. Well
maintained. 3 - 4
bedrooms. 1 bath.
Appliances includ-
ed. 2.87 acres with
mountain view. For
more info & photos
go to:
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Search homes in
Tunkhannock.
$275,000. For
appointment, call:
570-310-1552
EXETER
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday
12pm-5pm
362 Susquehanna
Ave
Completely remod-
eled, spectacular,
2 story Victorian
home, with 3 bed-
rooms, 1.5 baths,
new rear deck, full
front porch, tiled
baths and kitchen,
granite counter-
tops, all Cherry
hardwood floors
throughout, all new
stainless steel
appliances and
lighting, new oil fur-
nace, washer dryer
in first floor bath.
Great neighbor-
hood, nice yard.
$174,900 (30 year
loan, $8,750 down,
$887/month, 30
years @ 4.5%)
100% OWNER
FINANCING
AVAILABLE
Call Bob at
570-654-1490
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SUGARLOAF
REDUCED!!!!
2 houses. Must sell
together. Each has
its own utilities on
2.5 + acres. 3 car
garage with 3 large
attached rooms.
For Sale By Owner.
$239,900
Call (570) 788-5913
906 Homes for Sale
SWOYERSVILLE
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday
12pm-5pm
52 Barber Street
Beautifully remod-
eled 3 bedroom, 1
bath home in the
heart of the town.
With new carpets,
paint, windows,
doors and a mod-
ern kitchen and
bath. Sale includes
all appliances:
refrigerator, stove,
dishwasher, washer
and dryer. Nice yard
and superb neigh-
borhood. Priced to
sell at $89,900 or
$433.00 per month
(bank rate; 30
years, 4.25%, 20%
down). Owner also
willing to finance
100% of transaction
with a qualified
cosigner. Call Bob at
570-654-1490
WEST WYOMING
438 Tripp St
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday
12pm-5pm
Completely remod-
eled home with
everything new.
New kitchen, baths,
bedrooms, tile
floors, hardwoods,
granite countertops,
all new stainless
steel appliances,
refrigerator, stove,
microwave, dish-
washer, free stand-
ing shower, tub for
two, huge deck,
large yard, excellent
neighborhood
$154,900 (30 year
loan @ 4.5% with 5%
down; $7,750 down,
$785/month)
100% OWNER
FINANCING
AVAILABLE
Call Bob at
570-654-1490
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Vacation property?
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get started!
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909 Income &
Commercial
Properties
WILKES-BARRE
Duplex, can convert
to single. Steel sid-
ing, new roof, new
furnace, garage
large lot. Reduced
$59,900
Castrignano Realty
570-824-9991
915 Manufactured
Homes
DALLAS
Valley View Park
403 South Drive
1984 single wide 3
bedroom, 1 bath
home. End lot.
Large deck. New
roof, windows &
doors. All appli-
ances included.
$12,500 or best
offer. Call
570-675-2012
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
DUPONT
Totally renovated 5
room apartment
located on 1st floor.
Partially furnished,
brand new fridge/
electric range, elec-
tric washer & dryer.
Brand new custom
draperies, Roman
shades, carpeting/
flooring & energy
efficient windows. 1
bedroom with large
closet, living room,
laundry room, stor-
age room, base-
ment & large front
porch. Easy access
to I-81, airport &
casino, off street
parking.
No smoking.
$650 + utilities &
security.
570-762-8265
FORTY FORT
VERY NICE
2 bedroom 2nd
floor, mile from
Cross Valley. Gas
heat, washer-dryer,
dishwasher, gar-
bage disposal, large
deck, off street
parking, carpeting,
ceiling fans, attic
storage, tile bath.
$650/ month + utili-
ties. Available April
1. Security deposit
& references re-
quired. Call
570-578-1728.
HANOVER TOWNSHIP
Great location, 1
bedroom apartment
in residential area,
all utilities included.
$600/month
+ security.
908-482-0335
KINGSTON
72 E. 72 E. W Walnut alnut St. St.
3rd floor, located in
quiet neighborhood.
Kitchen, living room,
dining room, sun
room, bathroom. 2
large and 1 small
bedroom, lots of
closets, built in linen,
built in hutch, hard-
wood floors, fire-
place, storage room,
yard. New washer/
dryer, stove & fridge.
Heat and hot water
included. 1 year lease
+ security. $950
570-406-1411
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
KINGSTON
E. WALNUT ST.
Light, bright, 3rd
floor, 2 bedrooms,
carpeted, security
system. Garage.
Extra storage &
cable TV included.
Laundry facilities.
Heat & hot water
furnished. Fine
neighborhood.
Convenient to bus
& stores. No
pets. References.
Security. Lease.
No smokers
please. $715.
570-287-0900
KINGSTON
SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM
2nd floor, w/w
carpet, stove,
refrigerator. Some
off street parking.
Utilities by tenant.
No pets. $600 per
month. 1 year
lease & security.
References. Call
570-288-4987 or
570-466-7639
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LARKSVILLE
Very nice, clean, 2
bedroom. Hard-
wood floors, w/d
hookup, stove,
fridge, dishwasher.
Off street parking.
$600 + security &
utilities. No pets.
570-954-5903
Midtowne
Apartments
100 E. 6th
Street,
Wyoming PA
18644
Housing for
Extremely Low &
Very Low Income
Elderly,
Handicapped &
Disabled.
570-693-4256
ALL UTILITIES
INCLUDED
Rents based on
income.
Managed by EEI
PLYMOUTH
2 bedroom apart-
ment. Heat, water,
stove & fridge
included. Near bus
stop.
$600/month
Two room
efficiency, all utili-
ties included.
$425/month
No smoking or
pets. Credit and
background check,
security &
references
required. Call
(570) 592-2902
WEST PITTSTON
1 bedroom, 2nd
floor. Stove & refrig-
erator included.
Newly remodeled.
$425 + utilities.
Call (570) 357-1138
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
RENTALS
AMERICA REALTY
Forty Fort -
W-B - Other!
Professionally
Managed/
Serviced Units!
Check for time
of availability!
All modern
designed, appli-
ances parking,
tenant pays all
utilities. 2 YEAR
LEASE/RENT
EMPLOYMENT
VERIFICATION,
APPLICATION
MUST. NO
PETS-SMOKING.
288-1422
WEST PITTSTON
Spacious, updated 1
bedroom apartment,
2nd floor. Recently
renovated. Sewer &
appliances included.
Off street parking.
Security. No pets.
$475 + utilities.
570-586-0417
WILKES-BARRE
5 rooms & bath,
second floor, newly
remodeled. Off
street parking. No
pets. Security, lease
& references. $600
+ gas & water.
Electric included.
Call for appointment
8 am to 5 pm
570-822-8158
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home?
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and let the
sellers know!
570-829-7130
WYOMING
1st floor 2 bedroom
apartment. Heat, hot
water, water, sewer,
garbage & snow
removal included.
$850 + security &
references. Call
570-371-8300
944 Commercial
Properties
FORTY FORT
Fully built-out &
furnished Doctors
Office. Approxi-
mately 2,000
square feet.
Available in April.
Contact Colleen
570-283-0524
315 PLAZA
1750 sf former
Physician Office.
OFFICE/RETAIL
570-829-1206
Sell your own home!
Place an ad HERE
570-829-7130
Need a Roommate?
Place an ad and
find one here!
570-829-7130
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NANTICOKE
Available heated
storage space.
Great for boat or
car storage. $65 /
month. Call
570-650-3358
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950 Half Doubles
DURYEA
109 Chittenden St.
Two - 2 bedroom, 1
bath totally remod-
eled homes. Off
street parking,
$450 per unit
plus security.
Utilities by tenant.
Call Brian
570-299-0298
NANTICOKE
1207 Prospect St
3 bedrooms. Hard-
wood floors. Eat-in
kitchen with appli-
ances, including
dishwasher. 1.5
bath. Washer/dryer
hook up. Basement
& front porch.
Sewer & garbage
included. No pets.
No smoking. $625 +
utilities & security.
570-814-1356
OLD FORGE
22 Connell St
2 bedroom, 1 bath.
New rugs, fridge
stove dishwasher.
Very large fenced
yard with utility
shed. $650/mo +
security Utilities
by tenant
Call Brian
570-299-0298
953Houses for Rent
BACK MOUNTAIN
JACKSON TWP.
3 bedroom home
on Hillside Road.
$695/mo + utilities.
Lake Lehman
School District.
No pets.
Call American
Asphalt Paving Co.,
at 570-696-1181,
ext. 243 between
7:00AM and 3PM
Monday -Friday
EXETER
COTTAGE HOUSE
GREAT, QUIET LOCATION
Ranch style, 1 or 2
bedrooms. Living
room, large kitchen.
New dishwasher,
fridge, stove &
microwave, wash-
er/dryer hookup
Gas heat, great
back yard, off
street parking,
shed, lots of stor-
age. Freshly paint-
ed. Utilities by
tenant, $750/per
month, + security
570-328-0784
953Houses for Rent
HUNLOCK CREEK
3 bedroom, 2 bath
on 1 acre. New car-
pet & paint. Full
basement. De-
tached 1.5 car
garage. Front porch
and spacious rear
deck. Water, sewer
included. $850/
month + 1st & last.
570-332-8922
NANTICOKE
Desirable
Lexington Village
Nanticoke, PA
Many ranch style
homes. 2 bedrooms
$936 + electric only
SQUARE FOOT RE
MANAGEMENT
866-873-0478
NANTICOKE
Renovated 3 bed-
room single home
with new carpet-
ing, fresh paint,
deck, off street
parking, washer /
dryer hookup. No
pets, No Smoking.
$650 + utilities.
570-466-6334
Clean out your
basement, garage
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829-7130!
SWOYERSVILLE
Completely remod-
eled Large 2 story, 3
bedrooms, 2 baths,
single family home
including refrigera-
tor, stove, dish-
washer & disposal.
Gas heat, nice yard,
good neighbor-
hood,. Off street
parking. Shed. No
pets. $995 / month.
570-479-6722
959 Mobile Homes
MOBILE HOME LOTS
For rent in the quiet
country setting of
Hunlock Creek.
$290/month. Water,
sewer & trash
included. Call Bud
570-477-2845
965 Roommate
Wanted
SEEKING PROFES-
SIONAL FEMALE TO
LIVE WITH SAME.
Private bedroom,
share bathroom and
kitchen. Quiet
neighborhood. $400
a month.No pets or
kids. References
required. Call
570-362-2572.
971 Vacation &
Resort Properties
HARVEYS LAKE
BOAT SLIPS for
rent at Pole 155.
Call 570-639-5041
971 Vacation &
Resort Properties
HARVEYS LAKE
LAKEFRONT fully
furnished. Wifi,
cable. Weekly,
monthly. Season
2012 starting June
570-639-5041
1000
SERVICE
DIRECTORY
1024 Building &
Remodeling
All types of residen-
tial remodeling.
Kitchens & baths.
Specializing in Win-
dows & Vinyl Siding.
Solar light tunnels.
30 years experi-
ence. BBB. PA025042
Licensed & Insured
Free Estimates
570-287-1982
1039 Chimney
Service
A-1 ABLE
CHIMNEY
Rebuild & Repair
Chimneys. All
types of Masonry.
Liners Installed,
Brick & Block,
Roofs & Gutters.
Licensed &
Insured
570-735-2257
1084 Electrical
SLEBODA ELECTRIC
Master electrician
Licensed & Insured
Service Changes &
Replacements.
Generator Installs.
8 6 8 - 4 4 6 9
1132 Handyman
Services
DO IT ALL HANDYMAN
Painting, drywall,
plumbing & all types
of interior & exterior
home repairs.
570-829-5318
1135 Hauling &
Trucking
AAA CLEANING
A1 GENERAL HAULING
Cleaning attics,
cellars, garages.
Demolitions, Roofing
&Tree Removal.
FreeEst. 779-0918or
542-5821; 814-8299
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in the Classifieds!
570-829-7130
A.S.A.P Hauling
Estate Cleanouts,
Attics, Cellars,
Garages, were
cheaper than
dumpsters!.
Free Estimates,
Same Day!
570-822-4582
1141 Heating &
Cooling
HEATING, A/C &
REFRIGERATION REPAIR
Services. Commer-
cial / Residential.
Licensed & Insured.
24-7 Free Estimates.
Call 646-201-1765
mycohvac.com
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1156 Insurance
NEPA LONG TERM
CARE AGENCY
Long Term Care
Insurance
products/life insur-
ance/estate plan-
ning. Reputable
Companies.
570-580-0797
FREE CONSULT
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1204 Painting &
Wallpaper
M. PARALI S PAI NTI NG
Int/ Ext. painting,
Power washing.
Professional work
at affordable rates.
Free estimates.
570-288-0733
1213 Paving &
Excavating
Mountain Top
PAVING & SEAL
COATING
Patching, Sealing,
Residential/Comm
Licensed & Insured
PA013253
570-868-8375
1276 Snow
Removal
SNOW
PLOWING
Commercial
Industrial
Residential
DRIVEWAYS
SIDEWALKS
SALTING
VITO & GINOS
570-574-1275
1297 Tree Care
ZOMERFELD TREE
SERVICE, INC.
Tree removal,
trimming, stump
grinding. Demolition
Hauling &
excavating.
570-574-5018
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former St. Marys School Hall
St. Faustina Kowalska Parish
1030 S. Hanover St., Nanticoke
KEN GORSKI
to benefit
SATURDAY,
MARCH 3, 2012
5:30-9:30 P.M.
This is a benefit for Ken Gorski who is currently
undergoing radiation and chemotherapy
treatments. Tickets are $20 includes food
and beverages. There will be a basket
raffle (Chinese Auction) and 50/50s.
Food/Basket donations accepted!
Please come out and support this benefit!
Call for tickets & details.
Karen Briggs (570) 735-7476
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!!!
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570.779.4145
Rt. 11 S. Plymouth Twp
570.779.4145
HAPPY HOUR DAILY 4:30-6:30 $2.50 DOMESTIC BOTTLES
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LIVE EVERY TUESDAY @ 7 P.M.
MARCH 10TH
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9:30 - 1:30
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INTERMISSIONS ONLY
MARCH 9TH
7-10 P.M.
TICKETS IN ADVANCE $8
OR $10 DAY OF SHOW
HOURS: MONDAY - SUNDAY 1PM-2AM DAILY
MEN OF HUNK-A-MANIA
MALE DANCE REVIEW
FEMALE DANCERS ON STAGE UNTIL 6:30P.M. AND BACK ON STAGE AT 10:30 P.M. AFTER REVIEW IS OVER
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MAN OF
THE WEEK
Age: 29
Status: In a relationship
Occupation: CNA
Favorite Weekender feature: Concert listings
Favorite body part: Back
Favorite body part on the opposite sex: Legs
Favorite sport: Basketball
Favorite restaurant: Kays
Last iPod download?
Rich & Flexin by Ludacris
If you could have a one-night stand with anyone,
no strings attached, who would it be?
Nicki Minaj
Most embarrassing moment?
When I ran outside naked because my teammates
threw my clothes outside.
One thing you always keep in your wallet?
My identifcation card
What would your autobiography be titled?
One Life to Live
What do you think makes NEPA different than
everywhere else?
Theres a lot more fellowship here
Were you ever grounded growing up? If so for
what?
I hid a girl in my closet, and my mom found her
One thing most people dont know about you?
Im very talented
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Age: 25
Hometown: Lake Ariel
Status: Single
Occupation: Administrative assistant
Favorite Weekender feature: Model & Man of the
Week
Favorite body part: My feet
Favorite body part on the opposite sex: Arms
Guilty pleasure?
My mothers homemade cheesecake ... so delicious!
Last iPod download?
Just A Kiss by Lady Antebellum
What wouldnt you do for a million dollars?
Swim with sharks
What would your autobiography be titled?
The Versatile Girl: From City Life to Country Living
One thing most people dont know about you:
I could be little shy at times and gullible
Secret to keeping yourself in shape?
Yoga, hiking, walks other than that, Im pretty
blessed with a naturally ft body
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LACKAWANNA COUNTY
A & A BEVERAGE WAREHOUSE .......................................... SCRANTON
A CLAUSE INC. .................................................................. CARBONDALE
ABBEY BEVERAGE .............................................................. DICKSON CITY
BEER CITY U.S.A. ...................................................... S WASHINGTON AVE
BIRNEY BEVERAGE ..................................................................... MOOSIC
BORO BEVERAGE .................................................................... MOSCOW
CADDEN BROTHERS .............................................................. LUZERNE ST
CROWN BEVERAGE ....................................................... CLARKS SUMMIT
CLARKS SUMMIT BEVERAGE .......................................... CLARKS SUMMIT
FLANNERY BEER DISTRIBUTORS ............................................ MOOSIC ST
GREEN STREET BEVERAGE ....................................................... DUNMORE
HARRINGTONS DISTRIBUTING .............................................. MINOOKA
JOES BEERMAN ...................................................................... PECKVILLE
MANCUSO BEER BARON .................................................. CARBONDALE
MINEOS BREWERS OUTLET .................................................. DUNMORE
NORTH POCONO BEVERAGE ............................................ BILLS PLAZA
OK BEERMAN LLC .................................................. KEYSER & OAK ST
OLD FORGE BEVERAGE ......................................................... OLD FORGE
OLYPHANT BOTTLING COMPANY ...........................................OLYPHANT
PIONEER DISTRIBUTING CO ............................................ GREENRIDGE ST
RINALDI DISTR. ...................................................................... DUNMORE
TAYLOR BEVERAGE .............................................................. TAYLOR HILL
WYOMING COUNTY
B & R DISRIBUTING ......................................................... TUNKHANNOCK
LAKE WINOLA BEVERAGE ...................................................... LAKE WINOLA
NICHOLSON DISTRIBUTING .................................................... FACTORYVILLE
PLAZA BEVERAGE ............................................................ TUNKHANNOCK
WYOMING COUNTY BEVERAGE .......................................... TUNKHANNOCK
LUZERNE COUNTY
B & G ENTERPRISES ................................................................... PITTSTON
B & S DISTRIBUTOR ........................................................... MOCONAQUA
BEER SUPER ........................................................................... WILKES-BARRE
BONANZA BEVERAGE ........................................................... SHAVERTOWN
DUNDEE BEVERAGE ................................................. SAN SOUCI HIGHWAY
ELLIS DISTRIBUTING ............................................................ WILKES-BARRE
J & M UNION BEVERAGE .......................................................... LUZERNE
LAKEWAY BEVERAGE ..................................................................... DALLAS
MIDWAY BEVERAGE .................................................................. WYOMING
MOUNTAIN BEVERAGE ..................................................................... PLAINS
PIKES CREEK BEVERAGE ...................................................... PIKES CREEK
PLAZA BEVERAGE ..................................................................... PITTSTON
QUALITY BEVERAGE OF NEPA .......................................... WILKES-BARRE
THRIFTY BEVERAGE ................................................... SAN SOUCI PARKWAY
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