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Shooter Jennings leads this weeks ALBUM REVIEWS - and redenes the term Family Man.
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MOVIE REVIEW: Satiate your appetite for
one hell of a good ick. 32
TURTLE TIME: Ramona Singer on
Real Housewives of New York,
her new wine and having it all.
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CONCERTS ... 20-21
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ... 22
THEATER ... 31
AGENDA ... 34-38, 41-42, 45
SPEAK & SEE ... 53
MUSIC
ALBUM REVIEWS ... 18
CHARTS ... 18
STAGE & SCREEN
THE PARAGON CORTEX 24
MOVIE REVIEW 26
STAGE 28
THE RALPHIE REPORT 29
STARSTRUCK 29
NOVEL APPROACH 31
RAMONA SINGER OF RHONY 32
FOOD & FASHION
NEWS OF THE WEIRD ... 10
BUT THEN AGAIN 28
PUZZLE 43
STYLE FILES 44
BITCH & BRAG 50
WHO IS 54
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JUST FOR THE HEALTH OF IT 49
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MAN OF THE WEEK 69
MODEL OF THE WEEK 70
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EDIBLE LESSON PLAN
Rebekah Gillette, owner
of Be Life Cafe (639
Northern Blvd., Chinchilla)
and Raw Food Chef Toby
Landon will offer their
first Culinary Class on
the Patio Tuesday, April
3 from 6-7:30 p.m.
Tuesdays class will dem-
onstrate ways of making
Mexican items transform to
meet meat-eating, vegetar-
ian, vegan or raw diets.
The class is BYOB, and
the hosts suggest sangria
or margaritas to comple-
ment the fare.
Cost is $35, and seating
is limited. For more info,
call 570.585.8068.
PLAYING FAVOURITES
NEPAs own Motionless in
White is on the cover of
March 24 issue of U.K.-based
music magazine Kerrang! with
the headline: Meet your favou-
rite new band.
As reported in this space last
week, the sextet made up of
Chris Motionless, Ricky Hor-
ror, Angelo Parente, Ryan
Sitkowski, Josh Balz and De-
vin Ghost Sola is work-
ing on a new album and has
been nominated for two Metal
Hammer Golden God
Awards.
MOUNTAIN OF MUSIC
The Mount Laurel Pocono
Mountains Performing Arts
Center, aka The Mount (1
Tamiment Road, Tamiment) has
announced its first three con-
certs of the season.
The Guess Who will appear
Friday, June 8 at 7 p.m.; tickets
are $37.50-$67.50, Ziggy Mar-
ley will perform Friday, June 15
at 7 p.m. ($42.50-$72.50), and
The Rock n Blues Fest fea-
turing Johnny Winter, Edgar
Winter, Leslie West, Rick
Derringer and Kim Simmonds
will be held Sunday, Aug. 19 at
6 p.m. ($45.50-$75.50).
Its a great start to whats
shaping up to be an exciting
2012 Music On The Mount
Concert Series, said Chris
Perrotti, chief operating officer
and general manager of Mount
Productions, L.P., in a press
release. Our goal was to se-
cure an eclectic lineup of head-
liners to satisfy a variety of
musical tastes, and I feel were
already accomplishing that goal
right out of the gate.
The press release also stated
several more shows will be
announced in the coming
weeks.
Tickets for these three shows
go on sale Monday, April 2 at
10 a.m. via mountlaurelpac-
.com.
CREEPIN COMEDY
Clarks Summit native James
The Wingman Holeva will
record a comedy album Thurs-
day-Friday, March 29-30 at 9
p.m. at Honeychilds (109 E.
Drinker St., Dunmore). Tickets
are $15.
The album is slated to be
released in the late spring via
Sonic Boom Music Group.
For more info, visit sonic-
boommusicgroup.com or face-
book.com/letsgetcreepin.
MUSICAL OUTLAWS
The Gang of Outlaws tour,
featuring ZZ Top and 3 Doors
Down will set down at Toyota
Pavilion at Montage Mountain
(1000 Montage Mountain Road,
Scranton), Wednesday, May 30.
While Gretchen Wilson is on
the bill for many stops of the
six-week tour, she will not be
at the Scranton show.
No further information was
available at press time.
TOWN & ART
The Jim Thorpe Art
Weekend will be held
Saturday-Sunday, May 5-6
in downtown Jim Thorpe.
The event features visual
art, free music, food, shows
at the Mauch Chunk Op-
era House (13 West Broad-
way), demonstrations and
more.
The festival begins Sat-
urday at 11 a.m. with a
walking tour of Jim
Thorpes studios and galler-
ies. Marko Marcinkos
Latin Jazz Quintent will
ring in Cinco de Mayo at
the MCOH that evening,
while the Dakota Ridge
Gallery across the street will
show a photography exhibit of
Madascars Pierrot Men.
Sundays festivities include
stained-glass artist Nic East
demonstrating techniques and
leading a tour of his casa dart
which features more than 30
stained-glass doors and win-
dows, stone lithographer Ron
Chupp explaining printmaking
in his West Broadway gallery,
guided tours of the Asa Packer
mansion, the Mauch Chunk
Museum and the Old Jail.
For more info, visit Jim-
Thorpe.org.
COME ONE, COME ALL
Circus on the Commons,
a free lunchtime preview of the
Irem Shrine Circus will be
held Tuesday, April 10 from
noon-1 p.m. at the Millennium
Circle Portal of the River
Common in Wilkes-Barre.
NEW AT NEXSTAR
Nexstar Broadcasting
Group, Inc. announced this
week that James E. DePury
has been named News Director
of WBRE-TV and the compa-
nys local digital news plat-
forms, PAhomepage.com and
PAhomepage.mobi. DePurys
appointment is effective Friday,
March 30.
Nexstar Broadcasting owns
WBRE-TV and through an
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NEPAs Motionless in White on
the cover of Kerrang! magazine.
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By Chuck Shepherd
Weekender Wire Services
PEOPLE OF FAITH: GPS
NAVIGATOR USERS
In a world of advancing tech-
nology and declining map-read-
ing skills, some GPS navigator
users blindly over-rely on the
devices, and News of the Weird
has reported enough of their
predicaments to mark the cate-
gory no longer weird. However,
three Japanese students on holi-
day near Brisbane, Australia, in
March created a new standard for
ignoring common sense. Bound
for North Stradbroke Island
(about eight miles offshore), the
driver (according to authorities
cited by the local Bayside Bulle-
tin) apparently put maps and
eyesight aside, in favor of the
all-powerful Navigator, which
had instructed him to proceed. As
news spread on the Internet,
photographers rushed to capture
the car, half-buried in sand. (In
the students defense, the beach
seemed to extend to the horizon
at low tide although the word
island might have deserved
more respect.)
THE CONTINUING CRISIS
-- The entire village (almost!)
of Sodeto, Spain, shared the
grand prize in the countrys huge
Christmas lottery in December,
earning each of the 70 house-
holds the equivalent of at least
$130,000. The joint buy-in of
tickets is a town ritual, but one
resident missed the canvassing:
Filmmaker Costis Mitsotakis,
who said he was happy that ev-
eryone else was happy. (The dark
side of winning: Hucksters flood-
ed the town from all over the
country.)
-- Make Yourselves at Home:
(1) Keith Davis, 46, was caught
red-handed in Ashley Murrays
house in South Bend, Ind., in
February and charged with bur-
glary. Murray, though, said she
had mixed feelings because,
while there, Davis had folded
Murrays clothes and vacuumed
the house. (Police said that some
drug or other had made Davis
believe he was in his own home.)
(2) Officials at the county cour-
thouse in Charlotte, N.C., were
startled to learn in January that
Paul Frizzell, 30, had comman-
deered a vacant office in the
building and for two months had
been running his business out of
it (with telephone, copy machine
and bulletin board, among other
trappings).
FAMILY VALUES
-- What Christmas gift would
be appropriate for the 7-year-old
daughter of Britains notorious
specimen of plastic surgery
known as the Human Barbie?
For little Poppy Burge, it was a
gift certificate worth the equiv-
alent of about $11,000 for future
liposuction (redeemable begin-
ning at age 18). Mom Sarah had
already given her a voucher for
breast augmentation. (Poppy,
developing her early-onset need
for attention: I cant wait to be
like Mummy with big boobs.
Theyre pretty.) Mom, who
recently turned 51, celebrated
with about $80,000 worth of
additional plastic surgery to run
her lifetime total to the equivalent
of (depending on source consult-
ed) $800,000 to $1 million.
-- Sheriffs detectives told the
Everett, Wash., Daily Herald in
January that they had recently
tracked down a 21-year-old man
who confessed to stealing checks
from the Money Tree store in
Lynnwood, Wash., and forging
signatures. According to the
detectives, the man was clear
about his motive: I dont have an
addiction. I dont need to use
drugs. I (was) doing this to show
my parents that I can make it on
my own, without them.
ITS EVERYWHERE!
(1) Two ministers in the Indian
state of Karnataka were pressured
into resigning in February after
allegedly being spotted watching
pornography on a cell phone in
the state legislature. Minister
Laxman Savadi said he was ac-
tually doing research on the dan-
gers of rave parties. (2) A 54-
year-old court clerk at Inner
London Crown Court was caught
by his judge looking at pornog-
raphy during the victims testimo-
ny at a notorious rape trial. He
said he was just bored and
admitted previously browsing
porn in court.
PEOPLE WITHISSUES
Now in its third season, the
TLC cable channels series My
Strange Addiction continues to
raise the bar for News of the
Weird stories. This seasons high-
lights include the man sexually
attracted to his car, plus women
who surround themselves with
mothballs or eat cat food or drink
nail polish or dig into their ears or
eat adhesive tape. In one episode,
Ayanna, 54, who has not cut her
fingernails in three decades,
reports that she has recently been
cultivating her toenails, which are
now 4 inches long and hampering
her use of shoes. Another episode
this season features Sheyla Her-
shey, mentioned in News of the
Weird four weeks ago after she
credited her gigantic breast im-
plants with cushioning her body
during a recent car crash.
LEAST COMPETENT
CRIMINALS
One of the largest methamphe-
tamine busts in U.S. history was
made in March by police in Palo
Alto, Calif., who used the popular
Find-My-iPad app. Apparently,
someone at the drug house had
stolen the iPad, and police turned
on the owners global-positioning
app, pointing to an apartment
complex in Santa Clara County.
Almost 800 pounds of meth was
confiscated, with a street value of
about $35 million. Said the father
of the iPad owner, They have
$35 million, and they cant go out
and buy an iPad?
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Anthony McDaniel, 47, voluntarily returned to
North Carolina from his new home in Texas in
February after being charged with
embezzlement by his old employer. The owner
of Fayettevilles Skibo Skillet (now out of
business) accused McDaniel of having pocketed
meatballs, corn on the cob and anchovy dip
while he worked there.
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Connecting
thE Blogs
Bloggers, readers to gather at NEPA Blog Fest
By Nikki M. Mascali
Weekender Editor
T
o many, the abil-
ity to be anony-
mous could very
well be one of
the biggest turn-ons of blog-
ging. To have an open forum
to say exactly what they
want, no matter how minute
or scathing, about politics,
cooking, travel, daily life,
movies the possibilities
are endless for a blogger.
Oftentimes, for many
people who read or write
blogs, the chance to meet the
person behind the writing is
pretty slim to none unless
they reside in NEPA.
On Friday, March 30, the
fth installment NEPABlog
Fest will be held at Rooneys
Irish Pub in Pittston and will
give local bloggers and read-
ers the chance to meet face
to face.
Its a low-key event, said
co-creator Ben Hoon, 51,
who blogs at gort42.blog-
spot.com. We wanted to do
some sort of candidate event,
but we didnt want to do a
forum where somebodys in
front of the room and bores
everybody. So we made a
rule that theres no speeches
allowed.
Harold Jenkins, who
started anothermonkey.blog-
spot.com in 2004, harkens
the event to a giant cocktail
party. Everyone gathers in
groups and talks. What goes
on there really depends on
who shows up, your dynamic
depends on your crowd.
In 2006, Jenkins founded
of blogs about Northeastern
Pennsylvania or by its resi-
dents or natives. Hoon, who
lives in Plains Twp., and
fellow political blogger Joe
Valenti of pittstonpolitics.
com envisioned Blog Fest as
a gathering for likeminded
bloggers and the politicians
or candidates they write
about in 2010. Blog Fest has
seen attendances between
100-150 people at each event
and has since has morphed
into a meeting of the local
blogging minds, no matter
what topic they write about.
It has been known for
(a political slant) because
weve had a ton of politi-
cians come through over the
course of all the events, but I
want to try to get away from
that because not all blogs are
about politics, said NEPA
Blogs co-administrator
Michelle Davies, who writes
at blog.mhryvnak.net. We
want to get some of the other
bloggers involved, too. So
we hope (to) encourage more
people to show up not all
people like to be involved in
politics, anyway.
Jenkins agreed.
Alot of political blog-
gers tend to get the notion
that political blogs are the
only types of blogs out there
worth reading, and some
non-bloggers get that notion,
too, he began. What I
guess was originally con-
ceived as a political event,
the rest of us latched on to
and said, This is our chance
to meet other bloggers, peo-
ple you only meet online.
Michelle and I have gone
out of our way to extend this
to other bloggers to come
out and meet other bloggers
and also meet the people
who make the laws and that
kind of thing. Where else are
you going to meet the face to
face over a beer?
To help make the event
more open to everyone this
year, Art Seen Gallery in
Pittston will have extended
hours Friday.
When youve got 150
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people jammed into a bar/
restaurant, it gets a little
crowded, so if people want
to stretch their legs, get
some fresh air, just get into
a different atmosphere, they
could just stroll 20 feet down
the street to Art Seen, Jen-
kins said. Thats something
that I think political and
non-political bloggers might
want to take advantage of.
Itll be great having another
venue where people can talk
in a quieter location.
BOUND BY BLOGGING
B
oth Davies, 31,
and Jenkins, 44,
have been blog-
ging since the
early 2000s.
It was around 2002 I rst
starting noticing a couple
blogs from people in other
parts of the world. It became
very addictive, Jenkins
recalled. I just became
fascinated by what I was
seeing, the online diaries
from people from places Ive
never been to, and I was able
to relate to other strangers by
what they were writing.
One day, Davies checked
her blog statistics and saw
she was being linked to from
NEPABlogs.
I thought, Whats that?
so I clicked on it, and I
started reading through
everything and thought it
was really cool, the Sweet
Valley resident said. So I
sent Harold an e-mail about
blogs he could/should add,
and eventually he got sick
of me e-mailing him all the
time and said, Here, you can
do it yourself, she added,
laughing.
Jenkins originally got the
idea for the website from
a blogging friend in North
Carolina who started linking
to other bloggers in the state.
I thought that was in-
teresting because all these
people have common inter-
ests, face common problems
and talk about common
things, it must be interesting
to see what other people in
North Carolina are talking
about, Jenkins said. So it
would be interesting to get
together all the blogs people
are writing in Northeastern
Pennsylvania.
Since one of the main
goals of many bloggers is to
get readers to read their con-
tent, gathering local blogs
together could be a win-win
situation for all involved.
I thought that if everyone
were to link to each other
then everybodys rank, es-
sentially, on search engines
would go up because people
would be looking at each
other, and youd have more
arrows pointing into your
site, Jenkins said.
But all that linking to and
from each blog could get
complicated, so the Nan-
ticoke resident decided to
create a central hub site to
link to area blogs.
Hopefully (theyd) link
back to that hub site, and
that would be good for
everybody, he said. Youd
essentially set up a network
for Northeastern Pennsyl-
vania to come to get people
to blogs from Northeastern
Pennsylvania.
Today, NEPABlogs links
to about 300 blogs, Davies
said, but some of them are
no longer active. We dont
necessarily remove someone
because they stop posting,
(but) if they delete their
blog, thats another thing.
Davies is always on the
hunt for new bloggers.
The problem is a lot of
blogs will pop up quickly
and disappear just as quickly,
so there are a lot of dead
blogs, she said. We try to
keep more and more interest-
ing topics because you can
blog, really, about anything.
We have life bloggers,
coupon bloggers, mommy
bloggers we have pretty
much everything.
Every Tuesday, NEPA
Blogs presents a Blog of the
Week segment on WBREs
PALive!, which airs week-
day afternoons from 4-5 p.m.
Plus, theres a Facebook
component to the main site,
which further connects blog-
gers, but Jenkins is quick to
point out that NEPABlogs is
beyond a social network.
Its actually a network
of connectivity of people in
Northeastern Pennsylvania
on a social, professional and
what have you level, he
stated. Our ability to con-
nect with each other actually
benets all of us in our abil-
ity to nd new jobs, survive
the economy, whats going
on in the area. W
Weve gone out of our way to extend this to other bloggers to come out and meet other bloggers and also meet the
people who make the laws and that kind of thing. Where else are you going to meet the face to face over a beer?
Harold Jenkins, founder of NEPA Blogs
NEPA BLOG FEST,
FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 6 PM,
ROONEYS IRISH PUB
(67 S. MAIN ST., PITTSTON),
FREE, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
INFO:
NEPABLOGS.BLOGSPOT.COM
NEPABLOGS@GMAIL.COM
At top, bloggers gather at the September edition of Blog Fest.
Above, Harold Jenkins and Michelle Davies of NEPA Blogs at their display at the fest
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tech talk
By Nick Delorenzo
Special to the Weekender
I
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nearly 100 years of near obso-
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But this isnt your great-grand-
fathers Sopwith Camel.
A set of stacked wings is about
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It also is far removed from the
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gas guzzler that broke windows.
Ever since the Concorde was
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economic reality and a crash in
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boom.
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cone-shaped shockwave, similar
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Where the shockwave passes
over the ground, a listener will
hear it as a loud, booming explo-
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What the team from MIT has
done is shape the leading edge of
the aircraft, and the wings in
particular, so that the shockwaves
counter each other, eliminating
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Imagine two boats passing
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Shooter Jennings is the kind
of Southern rocker that the
country-music industry is ach-
ing for these days. In a sea of
sugary, pop-tinged artists (who,
of course, have their place in
the world of modern country),
Jennings is a dirty, raw, wel-
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of his name draws forth images
of vigilantes and outlaws bat-
tling it out in the Old West
albeit, wearing aviators and
with his newest album, Family
Man, he redefines the ideal of
what, in fact, it means to be a
family man.
The record starts off chugging
along slowly with The Real
Me, beckoning a bayou feeling
balanced by Jennings laid-back,
rough-around-the-edges vocals.
Contributing to the family
man appeal, The Deed And
The Dollar is about as dreamy
as Jennings can get with his
down-and-dirty mystique; he
croons, Shes got me chain and
collar and manages to make it
sound like a blissfully romantic
declaration.
Easily the most soul-crunch-
ing track on the album, The
Black Dog is the kind of
hauntingly composed Southern-
rock theme that could have
happily found a place in music
decades ago and on which Jen-
nings sounds perfectly at home.
The gritty guitar solo and rough
strings on Manifesto No. 4
offer a change of pace, but
maintain the same vibe, which
is down home and dirty.
Southern Family Anthem is
exactly what one would expect,
not only conjuring up a ster-
eotypical Southern clan, but
taking it one step further, and
Daddys Hands is a sweetly
sad ode to the family patriarch
made more stunning by har-
monica peals from Mickey
Raphael, Willie Nelsons right-
hand man.
He may have a family, and he
may be a man, but that doesnt
make Shooter Jennings a family
man in the traditional sense.
With the mellow, dusty, consis-
tently striking compilation that
is Family Man, the musician
proves that even after his psy-
chedelic-music phase, hes got
rock music coursing through his
veins.
-- Stephanie DeBalko
Weekender Staff Writer
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Shooter Jennings
Family Man
ALBUM REVIEWS
New definition of 'Family'
charts
8. Gym Class Heroes/Neon Hitch:
Ass Back Home
7. Pitbull/Chris Brown: In-
ternational Love
6. The Wanted: Glad You Came
5. Jessie J: Domino
4. David Guetta/Nicki Minaj:
Turn Me On
3. Flo Rida: Good Feeling
2. Adele: Set Fire to the Rain
1. Kelly Clarkson: Stronger (What
Doesnt Kill You)
Top at 8 with Ralphie Aversa
1. The Shins: Port Of Morrow
2. Bruce Springsteen: Wrecking
Ball
3. Adele: 21
4. Five Finger Death Punch:
American Capitalist
5. Fun: Some Nights
6. Nickelback: Here & Now
7. Odd Future: OF Tape Vol. 2
8. Il Volo: Takes Flight-Live..."
9. Drake: Take Care
10. The Black Keys: El Camino
Top 10 Albums at Gallery of Sound
Guitar slinger Lance Lopez seemingly
falls into a category we can call Texas
blues 2.0. The Louisiana-born, Texas-
reared roadhouse ruffian cut his teeth
during the 1990s along the Gulf Coast as
sideman for artists like fellow Texas
bluesman Lucky Peterson, soul great
Johnnie Taylor and Jimi Hendrixs Band
Of Gypsys drummer Buddy Miles
who co-produced Lopez solo debut,
1999s First Things First. The echoes of
Texas blues guitar titans like Stevie Ray
Vaughan, Johnny Winter and Billy Gib-
bons loom large in Lopezs playing, yet he
ignites a blue flame with such intense,
clenched-jaw passion that hits like a Mo-
torhead-by-way-of-Freddie-King ball-
peen hammer.
Handmade Music was produced by
the legendary Jim Gaines, whos worked
with luminaries from John Lee Hooker to
Journey. The sound is raw, unrepressed,
and a turbulent mix of ZZ Top-meets-
Leslie West pentatonic blues riffage
(Hard Time), Hendrixian groove (Let-
ters) and cry-in-your-beer countrified
balladry (Let Go). Lopezs influences
and musical tips of the hat become even
more evident with a crushing cover of
Robert Johnsons Traveling Riverside
Blues owing more to the tube amp-
wailing Led Zeppelin cover of the Delta-
blues classic than Johnsons own dry-
boned Mississippi cry.
Lopez crafts a Southern-rock barn-
stormer with Get Out And Walk and
tacks on some serious Chicago-blues
credibility with the albums closer, Low-
down Ways; visions of Buddy Guy
dance all over the strings.
With a knee bowed to classic blues
tradition and a fret hand grasping at hard-
rock thunder, Lance Lopez downs his
blues with a whiskey chaser.
-- Mark Uricheck
Weekender Correspondent
Lance Lopez
Handmade Music
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Texas blues
2.0
Start the Revolution Without Me, the
latest offering from the Kaiser Chiefs, has
a story almost as interesting as the band
that made it. Packaged in the bands na-
tive England as The Future is Medieval,
the albums ultimate track listing was
chosen in part by allowing fans to choose
their 10 favorite songs out of a pool of 20
from the Kaiser Chiefs website and make
their own album.
While the album gets off to a strong
start with opener Little Shocks, a sure
hit with its great beat over some eerie
tones, it soon becomes clear that the Kais-
er Chiefs method has had some mixed
results despite its promise for something
very interesting. Synth-heavy tracks like
Heard It Break flow awkwardly into
poppy, guitar-driven numbers like Kinda
Girl You Are, making it difficult for the
listener to really settle down and get into
this album.
As the album continues, songs like
Things Change and Problem Solved
stand out from the rest, but the majority
of the rest of the content is entirely lack-
ing in energy or direction. By the last two
listless tracks (Child of the Jago and If
You Will Have Me) roll around, the
temptation to skip back to the beginning
to get a taste of the good bits of this al-
bum again is overwhelming.
The Kaiser Chiefs innovative approach
in allowing fans to participate in shaping
Start the Revolution Without Me is
admirable, but in the end it feels more
like a randomly generated playlist than a
thoughtfully composed album. While
there are some real standout tracks, a lot
of the album is muddy filler, leaving the
listener unsatisfied and wondering what
if ...
-- Michael Irwin
Weekender Correspondent
A revolution
gone wrong
Kaiser Chiefs
Start the Revolution
Without Me
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15TH ANNUAL BRIGGS
FARM BLUESFEST
- July 6-7 at Briggs Farm, Nescopeck
Twp. For details/directions, visit
briggsfarm.com or call 570.379.3342
COVE HAVEN
ENTERTAINMENT RESORTS
1.877.800.5380
www.CPResorts.com
- Big Shot (Billy Joel tribute): March
30-31
- Keith Sweat: April 22
- Paul Rodriguez: May 4
- Blondie & The Mambo Machine: May
4-5
- Mya / Kel: May 27
- Boyz II Men: June 10
- Howie Mandel: July 22
- The Charlie Daniels Band: Sept. 2
F.M. KIRBY CENTER
71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre
Phone: 570.826.1100
- 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
- 88 Keys and 24 Sons: April 29, TIMES
VARY, $21.40
- 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
- Zappa Plays Zappa: June 28, 7:30
p.m., $29.50-$75
- Jim Gaffigan: July 26, 7 p.m.
MAUCH CHUNK OPERA
HOUSE
14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe
570.325.0249
mauchchunkoperahouse.com
- 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
- Mighty Mystic / The Strings of
Thunder Band: April 20, 8 p.m., $15
- The Funk Ark: April 20, 8 p.m., $15
- 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.
- WWE Smackdown: May 22, 7 p.m.,
$15-$95
MOUNT LAUREL PAC
1 Tamiment Road, Tamiment
866.448.7849
mtlaurelpac.com
- The Guess Who: June 8, $37.50-
$67.50, 7 p.m. (on sale 4/2, 10 a.m.)
- Ziggy Marley: June 15, $42.50-
$72.50, 7 p.m. (on sale 4/2, 10 a.m.)
- The Rock n Blues Fest ft. Johnny
Winter / Edgar Winter / Leslie West /
Rick Derringer / Kim Simmonds: Aug.
19, 6 p.m., $45.50-$75.50 (on sale 4/2,
10 a.m.)
MOUNT AIRY CASINO
RESORT
44 Woodland Rd., Mount Pocono
Phone: 877.682.4791
www.mountairycasino.com
- Voices of Legends w/ Eric Kearns:
April 10, 24, May 8, 29, 2 p.m., $20,
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
- Parrot Beach: May 27, 8 p.m., free
- Chippendales: June 9, 8 p.m., $20-
$30
- KC & The Sunshine Band: July 20, 9
p.m., $40-$55
NEW VISIONS STUDIO &
GALLERY
201 Vine St., Scranton
570.878.3970
- Betty Harlot / Doghouse Charles /
Rafael Pimentel / Katie Kelly / Edward
Cuozzo / Daniel Rosler: April 28, 7:30
p.m., $6
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.
- 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 ft. Peter
Rowan & The Travelin McCourys:
April 22, 8 p.m., $25
- Aaron Tippin: April 27, 8 p.m., $33-
$38.75
- Beatlemania Now: May 4, 8 p.m., $25
- Get The Led Out (Led Zeppelin
tribute): May 5, 8 p.m., $41.75
- Survivor: May 6, 8 p.m., $32
- Dennis DeYoung: May 12, 8 p.m.,
$42.75-$48.25
- 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
- Kellie Pickler: June 14, 8 p.m., $32-
$37
- 7 Bridges (Eagles tribute): June 15, 8
p.m., $25
- Steven Wright: June 24, 8 p.m.,
$29-$34
- Foreigner: June 29, 8 p.m., $54.25-
$65.25
- Johnny Winter / Magic Slim & The
Teardrops: June 30, 8 p.m., $33
- Arrival (Abba tribute): July 13, 8 p.m.,
$31-$36.75
- Jim Messina: July 20, 8 p.m., $31
- 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; July 28, 1
p.m.-1:30 a.m.; July 29, noon-9 p.m.
Fri. main stage: Mikey Junior & The
Stone Cold Blues Band, Sat.: Marquise
Knox, Michael Burks, Big Sams Funky
Nation, Joe Louis Walker, Billy Branch
& The Sons of Blues w/ Lurrie Bell,
Carlos Johnson & Demetria Farr. Tent
stage: Dawn Tyler Watson & Paul
Deslauriers, Wallace Coleman, Billy
Branch & Lurrie Bell, Dawn Tyler
Watson & Paul Deslauriers, Wallace
Coleman, Big Sams Funky Nation,
Steve Guyger & The Excellos. Sun.
main stage: Naomi Shelton & The
Gospel Queens, Eugene Hideaway
Bridges, Teeny Tucker, Earl Thomas,
Brooks Family Blues Dynasty Ft.
Lonnie, Ronnie & Wayne Baker-
Brooks. Tent stage: Corey Harris, The
Brooks Family Acoustic, Eugene
Hideaway Bridges, Teeny Tucker.
On-site camping, visit website for
ticket prices/info.
REDWOOD ART SPACE
740 Jumper Road, Plains Twp.
- 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
- Dopapod / Ol Cabbage: March 29, 8
p.m.
- Clarence Spady Band: March 30, 8
p.m.
- Free Music Orchestra / Rogue
Chimp: March 31, 8 p.m.
- Laser Sex / Outlet / Mun: April 5, 8
p.m.
- The Heavy Pets: April 6, 8 p.m.
- Miz / Turbine: April 7, 8 p.m.
- Suze CD release: April 14, 8 p.m.
- Rock the Walls ft. Floodwood /
Citizens Band Radio / Band of Strings:
April 15, 5 p.m., $15 advance, $20 at
door, $40 fan pack, includes admis-
sion, T-shirt, poster and signing the
sheetrock that will be displayed at
new location of SG.
- Forward / Joe Nice: April 19, 8 p.m.
- Brothers Past: April 20, 8 p.m.
- The Pietasters / Hub City Stompers
/ Rude Crue: April 21, 8 p.m.
- Benefit for Liddy Shriver Sarcoma
Initiative ft. Nowhere Slow / The
Honey Badgers / A Fire With Friends /
A Social State: April 22, 6 p.m.
- Jahman Brahman / Ol Cabbage:
April 26, 8 p.m.
- Miz: April 27, 5 p.m.
- Jam Stampede: April 27, 9 p.m.
- The Statesman: April 28, 8 p.m.
- Rock the Walls ft. Joe Bogwist /
Willie Jack / The Northern Light /
Nadine LaFond: April 29, 5 p.m., $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.
- Strawberry Jam: May 4, 8 p.m.
- XVSK / Mike Dougherty: May 5, 9
p.m.
- George Wesley Band: May 11, 8 p.m.
- Leroy Justice / Suze: May 12, 8 p.m.
- Mahavishnu Project: May 18, 8 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
- Strike Up the Band ft. The Salva-
tion Army Bristol Easton Band: April
13, 7:30 p.m., free, call 344.9878
- The Kingston Trio: April 20, 8 p.m.,
$25-$30
SCRANTON CULTURAL
CENTER
420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton
Phone: 888.669.8966
- Listen Local ft. Red Blue Green /
Aayu: March 30, April 6, 7 p.m., $12.50
- 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
- Mord Fustang: March 28, 7 p.m., $20
advance, $25 day of
- 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
- ESU Radios Cypher 2012: April 6, 8
p.m., $10
- 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
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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
- Badfish A Tribute to Sublime: April
19, 7 p.m., $12-$18
- The Plot in You / Existence / Kill the
Coward: May 14, 6:30 p.m., $12
- WXW Memorial Mayhem: May 19, 6
p.m.
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
- Vans Warped Tour: July 18
- Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem
Festival ft. Motorhead / Slayer /
Slipknot / As I Lay Dying / The Devil
Wears Prada / Asking Alexandria,
more: Aug. 4 (pre-sale 4/6)
- Allman Brothers Band presents The
Peach Music Festival: Aug. 10-12
- Kiss / Motley Crue: Sept. 18, 7 p.m.,
$50.85-$185
PHILADELPHIA
ELECTRIC FACTORY
3421 Willow St., Philadelphia
Phone: 215.LOVE.222
- Nero / Dillon Francis: 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
- Andrew WK: March 30, 8 p.m.
- SBTRKT: March 31, 8 p.m.
- Dom Kennedy / Voss: April 1, 7 p.m.
- Of Monsters and Men: April 3-4, 7
p.m.
- Enter Shikari / At the Skylines: April
5, 7 p.m.
- Young Savage / Inner City Hustlers:
April 7, 7 p.m.
- Nada Surf / An Horse: April 9, 7 p.m.
KESWICK THEATER
Easton Road-Keswick Ave, Glenside,
Pa.
Phone: 215.572.7650
- Guster: March 29, 8 p.m.
- The Fresh Beat Band: March 30, 3 &
6 p.m.
- The Fab Faux: March 31, 8 p.m.
- Lily Tomlin: April 13, 8 p.m.
TROCADERO
10th & Arch St, Philadelphia
Phone: 215.336.2000
- The Revival Tour: March 28, 8 p.m.
- Jordan Knight: March 30, 8:30 p.m.
- Buckethead & That 1 Guy: March 31, 9
p.m.
- Wild Flag: April 3, 9 p.m.
- Bring the Fury Fest: April 7, 6 p.m.
ELSEWHERE IN PA
BRYCE JORDAN CENTER
Penn State University, State College,
Pa.
Phone: 814.865.5555
- Mac Miller: April 3, 8 p.m.
CROCODILE ROCK
520 Hamilton St, Allentown
Phone: 610.434.460
- Alex Goot / Dave Days, more: March
28, 5 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.
- Buckethead / That 1 Guy: April 2, 7
p.m.
- Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime: April
7, 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.
- Glenn Fry: May 18, 8 p.m.
- Alan Jackson: May 19, 8 p.m.
- Blink-182: May 20, 7:30 p.m.
NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY
BEACON THEATER
2124 Broadway, New York, NY.
Phone: 212.496.7070
- The Magnetic Fields: April 3-4, 8 p.m.
- Tyler Perrys The Have and The
Have Nots: April 5-8, TIMES VARY
BROOME COUNTY ARENA
1 Stuart Street, Binghamton, NY
Phone: 670.778.6626
- Larry the Cable Guy: March 30, 8
p.m.
HAMMERSTEIN BALLROOM
311 W. 34th St, New York, NY.
Phone: 212.279.7740
- Legends of Disco: March 31, 7 p.m.
THE FILLMORE AT IRVING
PLAZA
17 Irving Place, New York, N.Y.
Phone: 212.777.6800
- Metronomy / Friends: March 29-30,
8 p.m.
- Jordan Knight: March 31, 7 p.m.
- Enter Shikari, more: April 6, 8 p.m.
- Gramatik / Break Science: April 7, 8
p.m.
MADISON SQUARE
GARDEN
7th Ave., New York, NY
Phone: 212.465.MSG1
- Cirque du Soleil Michael Jackson
The Immortal: April 4-5
- Bruce Springsteen and the E Street
Band: April 6, 9, 7:30 p.m.
ROSELAND BALLROOM
239 52nd Street, New York, NY.
Phone: 212.777.6800
- Barstool Blackout: March 30, 11 p.m.
- Nero: March 31, 9 p.m.
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A
ccording to the inner con-
fines of Blakeley native and
Green Ridge resident John
Kilkers mind, the paragon cortex
is a part of the brain that, when
unlocked, unleashes super powers.
But getting to that part of the brain
requires overcoming fear. This
premise for The Paragon Cortex,
the independent filmKilker wrote,
is producing/directing and is film-
ing throughout Wilkes-Barre and
Scranton, is an interesting paradox
to the way those on set handle
themselves and their jobs the
script seems to be the only place
where fear is present.
People who make movies,
theyre kind of like carnies, theyre
road warriors, everyones together,
said Joe Van Wie, CEOof JVW
Inc. and one of the producers of the
film. Its a very eclectic group of
people that wouldnt usually mix
anywhere else except when youre
making a movie. And the only
reason people endure that is be-
cause they care about the film.
That certainly seemed true when
the Weekender stopped by a shoot
location on Main Street in Wilkes-
Barre to meet up with some of the
cast and crew. The enthusiasmon
set was intoxicatingly contagious,
and it quickly became clear that
everyone involved is passionate
about their respective crafts, not to
mention awed by one anothers
capabilities.
One thing I love about filmis
theres a lot of roomfor individual
achievement, but then individual
achievement has to work within the
larger framework, said Kilker,
who produced 2006s Bonneville
starring Kathy Bates and Jessica
Lange. And if you do
that, the analogy I always
use is it would be really
cool to climb a mountain
and see a viewby your-
self. But if you climb a
mountain with some-
body else, then when
you get back down to the
bottom, and you run into
that person five years
later on the street, you
knowyou both went
through the same experi-
ence.
In addition to Kilker
and Van Wie, Scranton
resident Christian Huen-
nebeck is also producing, and Van
Wie noted that a lot of the crewhas
been drawn fromour local talent
pool (along with a camera crew
based out of Germany) and has
roots in the area. And in addition to
lower costs, as the filmis being
funded entirely by private equities,
there are quite a fewupsides to
filming locally.
Between Scranton and Wilkes-
Barre, if you look at the down-
towns and the architecture, I can
give you any look you want except
for the desert, said Kilker, a gradu-
ate of the University of Southern
California School of Cinematic
Arts. And so its easier, actually, to
get an independent filmmade in a
place like this than it is in Manhat-
tan or L.A. And not just because of
cost. Its because of support.
Van Wie reiterated the notion of
local support, adding that the film
is being shot during a four-week
shoot wrapping on Wednesday,
April 4, at recognizable locations
all over the area, including the
former Holy Rosary School in
North Scranton, Comics on the
Green, Stirnas Restaurant and the
former Capitol Records Building in
Scranton and Blu Wasabi in Dick-
son City.
The Paragon Cortex, which
will feature Nick Coleman as its
hero, Ginger Kroll as the villainess
and Melissa Navia as the love
interest, has a strong comic-book
theme, fromits story line right
down to the shooting techniques;
theres been talk of exposure at
Comic Con, a convention for com-
ic books and other entities of the
science fiction variety.
At the end of the day, were
telling a story about a guy who
needs to connect with the world,
and telling it against comic book
beats, said Kilker.
And Kilker is taking the same
approach to this movie that he took
with his filmcareer when he went
to California with the dreamof
making it into the filmprogramat
USC: Go big or go home.
I would rather try and fail mi-
serably than never try at all, thats
the only thing Imafraid of doing,
is not trying, he said. And so its
the same mindset (with this movie)
Go for big, go for style, go for
story, put it all together, because if
we succeed, were going to succeed
massively. W
The paradox
of 'Paragon'
On set with some of the crew of The Paragon Cortex.
John Kilker, left, and Joe
Van Wie.
By Stephanie DeBalko
Weekender Staff Writer
The lighting and cinematography
on The Paragon Cortex goes
beyond the norm for an
independent film.
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EXTRA
By Cindy Elavsky
James Spader will not be back
next season. Executive producer
Paul Lieberstein (who also plays
Toby) says that it was always
James intent to stay only one
season. In fact, he was scheduled
to be in only last years fnale but,
as Paul stated, James scenes
were so compelling, those two
scenes became a season.
The addition of James
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leaving. Now I hear that
James is leaving the show.
Is it true?
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movie review
O
f course, The Hunger
Games, based on Suzanne
Collins massive bestseller,
made a ton of money this past
weekend. Movies rarely take us by
surprise anymore, and the formula
here had been proven repeatedly:
Studios taking a literary phenom-
enon thats a hit with kids, but
juicy enough for adults, will reap
the benefits of multiple demo-
graphics. The same logic has made
the Harry Potter and Twilight
sagas such valuable, long-term
commodities.
The Hunger Games, which
will dominate conversations and
T-shirts and Halloweens, is not
going away. It doesnt matter that it
isnt wholly original yes, its
another reworking of The Most
Dangerous Game or that our
newbox office overlord pulls its
punches in its portrayal of killing
youth. The latter point, I think, is
bunk. One critic recommended the
brilliant, brutal teen gang epic
City of God in his review. Thats
like telling a 14 year old who loved
The Vow to check out Blue
Valentine.
What really matters is if we can
tolerate the source of the mania.
Directed by Gary Ross (Pleas-
antville, Seabiscuit), The
Hunger Games is a thoughtful,
bracing adventure featuring a
superstar-making performance
from21-year-old Oscar nominee
Jennifer Lawrence. Its far beyond
tolerable. (Note: I havent read the
book, which is a relief. Filmcant
compare to a readers imagina-
tion.)
Future North America, still
reeling after years of war, features
Panem, which consists of the
Capitol and12 outlying districts.
Each year, to honor its war-torn
past and keep citizens honest, the
government randomly selects a
boy and girl fromeach district to
participate in a no-holds barred
killfest. Nationally televised, The
Hunger Games is a gigantic hit.
This years contestants include
Katniss Everdeen (Lawrence),
who volunteers as tribute to
spare her petrified younger sister.
Katniss and her District 12 com-
panion, Peeta (Josh Hutcherson),
leave their dreary surroundings
and land in the glittery big-time.
There are massive crowds, TV
appearances, even a celebrity
coach: Haymitch Abernathy (Woo-
dy Harrelson). Like the Oscars, it
would all be so glamorous if it
werent for the actual event.
Ross films the action in a jittery,
hand-held style which scares
the hell out of us. Its cinematic
chaos: We never feel comfortable.
He goes beyond shock. The movie,
written by Ross, Collins and Billy
Ray, has a satirical bite, comment-
ing on howpatriotismis used as a
marketing tool and the importance
of image. Its not coincidental that
a stylist (Lenny Kravitz) plays a
pivotal role. Katniss, stoic and
driven, is enraged when Peeta
reveals his feelings for her during a
TVinterview. Being in love with
that boy could get you sponsors,
Haymitch correctly advises her.
Lawrence delivers a remarkably
understated performance, making
the onscreen version of Katniss
Everdeen all the more remarkable.
Finally, we have a female hero
whose strength isnt her cleavage
or the glossy, sexualized use of a
weapon. She picks up the slack,
including blubbery strongman
Peeta. Hes an albatross. But if the
viewers want romance, and she
needs to survive
The Hunger Games actually
takes delight in satirical jabs while
getting the little things right a
lack of CGI-inspired ballyhoo,
good actors (Elizabeth Banks,
Stanley Tucci) in supporting roles,
and a strong female protagonist.
Others can complain, but shouldnt
we celebrate more blockbusters
featuring such a foundation that
also showus a good time? After
all, its just beginning.
Read more of Petes cinematic
musings at
whatpeteswatching.blogspot.com
or follow@PeteCroatto.
Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Gale Hawthorne (Liam Hemsworth) in the
woods outside District 12 in The Hunger Games.
By Pete Croatto
Weekender Correspondent
'Games' worth watching
reel attractions
Hes still king of the world and the boat
still sinks.
The first Snow White of 2012 hits the big
screen this week.
Opening this week:
Mirror Mirror
Wrath of the Titans
Coming next week:
American Reunion
Titanic 3-D
Rating: W W W W
Katniss, Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson, center) and
Cinna (Lenny Kravitz, right) in a scene from the film.
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I
n October 1998, Matthew
Shepard was beaten and tied to
a fence, left to die in Laramie,
Wyo. Why was such cruelty in-
flicted upon the University of
Wyoming student? The evidence
points to the fact that he was ho-
mosexual.
Not long after the tragedy,
members of a theater company,
the Tectonic Theater Project,
traveled to the town to interview
community members, and the
play The Laramie Project,
which was later turned into a film
for HBO, was born.
So what Imtrying to do with
this production, what were all
trying to do, is just sort of raise
awareness about howpowerful we
are as individuals in terms of what
we say thats positive or what we
say (that) is negative, said Chris-
tine E. Rock, director of an up-
coming local production of the
show. So by the same token,
negative words hurt, but the posi-
tive ones can heal, and positive
ones can create change. So if we
can get people talking about it, I
think thats only a good thing.
The Laramie Project will be
performed by The Misericordia
Players student theatrical group
Thursday, March 29 through
Saturday, March 31in Lemmond
Theater on the universitys cam-
pus, and there will be seminars on
workplace bullying and harass-
ment held on Thursday, March 29.
We need to just kind of show
our young people that they have
the power to hurt and to help, and
you need to make the right choice
on that, Rock said.
Aperformance like this can
accomplish such a feat, because it
reminds everyone that hate is still
an issue.
Even in the show, theres a few
lines about how, even with all this
happening, after a certain amount
of time it kind of got blown over,
and people almost forgot about it,
said Jeff Kelly, a Misericordia
student who portrays a number of
characters, including Rulon Sta-
cey, the doctor who announced
Shepards death. And I mean its
something that in certain areas,
depending on where you are, can
be a problem, people not under-
standing that everyones a person.
Though the 13 actors in the
showwill play more than 70 char-
acters, Rock did vary a bit from
the way the play was originally
done.
The way it was done on Broad-
way or when the Tectonic Theater
Project did it is basically they had
the people who went and did the
interviews, they came back and
they told the story as these charac-
ters, she explained. Someone
would come out and introduce
themselves, and then they would
become someone else.
So I didnt really do a lot of
that. I had more of the actors who
were portraying the members of
the theater group actually in-
terviewing and talking to other
members of the town or other
members of the city, and it seemed
to work out really well. And I
think thatll help keep it clear,
because it can get confusing.
The play addresses issues of
hate and intolerance head on, and
for Rock, it seems to be an effec-
tive technique for initiating dis-
cussion.
I think theater is a great in-
strument for change, and you can
learn about things while youre
being entertained, she said. If
you just stand there and preach at
someone, theyre going to shut
you out. But if you do it within the
confines of a dramatic production,
I think you can reach more peo-
ple. I think people are more open
and receptive to that. W
The Laramie Project: Thurs.,
March 29-Sat., March 31, 8
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Hall, Misericordia University.
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By Stephanie DeBalko
Weekender Staff Writer
Misericordia Players Theater student actors rehearse a
scene from The Laramie Project. Seated are Jasmine
Mae Busi, Joy Sy and Melvin Jay B. Busi. Standing from
left: Samuel Corey and Matthew Cebrosky.
Above, some of the cast rehearses another scene.
but then again ...
By Jim Rising
Weekender Correspondent
S
ome people mark the
beginning of spring
with the calendar (it
was last Tuesday if you mis-
sed it). Others swear by the
first robin or the appearance
of the daffodils and crocus-
es. Say crocuses out loud a
few times. Sounds like you
are talking about bird pro-
fanity, doesnt it?
Other harbingers of
spring? The wardrobe in-
cludes shorts again. The
snow tires, snow shovels and
other implements of mass
winter destruction are stowed
for another year. The lawn-
care implements of mass
destruction are looked over.
Not yet, but soon they will
be called to arms.
For us at the Rising ranch
the true sign of spring is the
first outdoor flea market.
Cheap entertainment in so
many ways, the dearth of
these walk-around peeks into
the human condition makes
the long cold winter seem
just a bit grayer. And so it
was with great joy that we
headed to the first Saturday
opening of the Circle Drive-
in Theatre Flea Fair Market,
up north, Scranton way. It
happened last weekend. Or
should I say, it tried to hap-
pen.
My newish work for hire
is weekend based, so when a
rare window came up on
that Saturday a.m. it seemed
too good to be true. It was.
After rising before the
swearing crows, driving the
40 minutes and paying the
$.50 toll to get in, we
rounded the corner with
great anticipation. What rare
flea market finds awaited
us? The sight was depressing
to say the least.
First of all, the well-mean-
ing folks at the Circle
Drive-in Theatre have taken
the winter to install an in-
dustrial-strength sound sys-
tem on the four corners of
the snack bar to make sure
you can hear everywhere on
the premises and probably in
Carbondale. This was blaring
big-band music as we sur-
veyed the scant handful of
vendors on the huge lot.
Take it from me: You have
not lived until you have
heard Pennsylvania 6-5000
at jet takeoff sound levels at
7 a.m. in Scranton. It wasnt
hell. But you could certainly
see it from there.
Thankfully, by the time
Glen Miller and his band
had worked their magic, we
were done with the first flea
market of the year. We head-
ed back to the car with
empty hands and hearts and
a ringing in our ears that
was not a phone. At least I
think it wasnt. W
Reach Jim at
jmrising@comcast.net; even
more rants are on his blog
at jamesrising.com.
Jim found nothing of note at his first flea-market visit
of the season.
Spring fleas
not biting
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By Ralphie Aversa
Special to the Weekender
A
my Heidemann idolized
Whitney Houston as a
child. She can remember
singing along to Houstons hits,
attempting to mimic those mas-
sive vocal runs. The Berklee
College of Music graduate
dreamt that one day she could
become as famous as the icon.
Little did Heidemann know as
a child growing up in Nebraska
that a weird twist of fate would
prevent her from ever meeting
Houston. Yet, this same twist
would position the superstar
uniquely in her fans career and
life.
Heidemann and fiance Nick
Noonan have gained fame as the
duo Karmin. First, it was their
cover of Chris Browns Look at
Me Now. The video went viral
on YouTube to the tune of more
than 60 million views. An ap-
pearance on Ellen and a na-
tional media tour followed, and
then Epic Records called. Now
Karmin is touring the country to
promote its single, Brokenheart-
ed, which is off the groups
debut album, due out this spring.
On Feb. 11, Karmin was pre-
paring to perform Brokenheart-
ed on Saturday Night Live.
About two hours prior to show
time in New York, news broke
from Los Angeles that Houston
had been found dead in her hotel
room. Heidemann revealed on
The Ralphie Radio Show that
before the show, there was talk
backstage about the duo paying
tribute to the fallen star by cov-
ering one of her songs, as they
had done with so many other
artists on the bands YouTube
channel.
(Houstons) like covering
Adele or The Beatles; its really
difficult to tackle something like
that, she explained. We decided
not to in the end of it.
Heidemann clarified that when
Karmin does attempt to perform
a tough song, it usually comes
with modifications. The duos
cover of Someone Like You
amassed more than 7 million
plays, one of the more-viewed
covers produced by the duo.
I mean, we did a couple of
(Adeles), but we changed them
so much, she said. We werent
like karaoke Adele; we changed
the arrangement to fit our style.
Karmins style is captivating
fans worldwide. The groups
breakout original single, Bro-
kenhearted, is receiving airplay
on radio stations across the coun-
try. It is an up-tempo track with a
bittersweet plot.
I was in the studio, and Im
talking about taking Patron shots,
alone, waiting for the phone to
ring, Heidemann said of the
songs recording. Its tense, and
all of the sudden, (the producers)
were like, Just improvise on this
next take. And I was like, Uh,
cheerio!
Alas, a catchphrase which
would be used throughout the
entire song was born. Thankfully
for Heidemann, the only thing
she has to wait for in her person-
al life is to set a wedding date
with Noonan. Perhaps not so
thankfully for him, Noonans
fiancee is actually quite the fan
of tequila (in responsible
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theater listings
ACTORS CIRCLE AT
PROVIDENCE PLAYHOUSE
(1256 Providence Rd, Scranton, reser-
vations: 570.342.9707, actorscircle.org)
Crimes of the Heart: March 30-31,
April 1. Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m., Sun., 2 p.m.
$12 GA, $10 seniors, $8 students. Call
for reservations.
CORNER BISTRO
DINNER THEATRE
(76-78 S. Main St. Carbon-
dale, 570.282.7499)
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.
F.M. KIRBY CENTER
(71 Public Square, Wilkes-
Barre, 570.826.1100)
Treasured Stories/The Best of
Eric Carle: April 11, 10 a.m., $6.50
GREEN RIDGE YOUTH
THEATRE
(1501 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton,
570.346.7106)
Fame: March 31, 7 p.m., April 1, 2
p.m., South Scranton Intermediate
School auditorium. $10 at door.
JASON MILLER
PLAYWRIGHTS PROJECT
(570.344.3656, SubVerseAphrodesia-
.com, nepaplaywrights@live.com)
Staged Reading of Vittorio Alfieris
Octavia: March 28, 7:30 p.m., The
Olde Brick Theatre (126 W. Market St.,
Scranton). Mediterranean-themed
refreshments. Donation requested to
support cost of actor stipends.
KINGS COLLEGE THEATRE:
(Admin. Bldg., 133 N. River St., Wilkes-
Barre, 570.208.5825)
Neil Simons Rumors: April 12-14,
19-21, 7:30 p.m.; April 15, 3 p.m. $10;
students/senior citizens, $5.
THE LAKESIDE PLAYERS
(Lakeville Community Hall, Route 590,
Lakeville, across from Caesars Cove
Haven, 570.226.6207, lakeside-
players.net)
Sylvia by A.R. Gurney: March 28,
cash bar 5:30 p.m., buffet 6 p.m., play
8 p.m., Ehrhardts Waterfront Ban-
quet Center, Tafton. Scholarship
fundraiser for Northeastern Penn-
sylvania Theatrical Alliance. Comedy.
$35, reservations required. Call
470.8713. Info: neptatheaters.com
LITTLE THEATRE OF
WILKES-BARRE
(537 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre:
570.823.1875, ltwb.org)
Chicago: March 30, 31, 8 p.m., April
1, 3 p.m., $18
MISERICORDIA
UNIVERSITY PLAYERS
(Lemmond Theater at Walsh Hall,
570.674.6400, misercordia.edu/theart-
sandmore)
The Laramie Project: March 29-31,
8 p.m., Lemmond Theater, Walsh Hall.
$5/adults, $3/seniors, students. In
conjunction, seminars on workplace
bullying/harassment, March 29, Huntz-
inger Room 218, Sandy and Marlene
Insalaco Hall: 9-10:15 a.m.; noon-1:15 p.m.;
3-4:15 p.m. Light refreshments. Reser-
vations required, 570.674.1483, bnowa-
lis@misericordia.edu.
MUSIC BOX PLAYERS
(196 Hughes St., Swoyersville:
570.283.2195 or 800.698.PLAY or
musicbox.org)
All Shook Up: April 13-29. Musical
comedy inspired by/featuring songs of
Elvis Presley. Tickets for dinner and
show, show only.
PENNSYLVANIA THEATER
FOR PERFORMING ARTS
(JJ Ferrara Center, 212 W. Broad St.,
Hazleton, 570.454.5451, ptpashows.org)
The Amazing Kreskin: April 7, 8 p.m.
$25 VIP, $20 GA, $15 students via
website/box office. Call for more info.
THE PHOENIX
PERFORMING ARTS
CENTER
(409-411 Main St., Duryea,
570.457.3589, phoenix-
pac.vpweb.com, phoenix-
pac08@aol.com)
Bye Bye Birdie
Musical: March 30-31, 7
p.m.; April 1, 2 p.m. $10.
Reservations recom-
mended.
Auditions for Arthur
Millers The Price: March
28, 6 p.m. Show dates in
June. Need one woman, two
men 40ish-50ish, one man
60ish. For info, call Chas at
371.9269.
SCRANTON CULTURAL
CENTER
(420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton)
Ballet Theatre of Scrantons Phan-
tom of the Opera: April 21, 7:30 p.m.,
$23.50-$33.75
SHAWNEE PLAYHOUSE
(570.421.5093, theshawneeplay-
house.com)
The Thwarting of Baron Bolligrew:
March 30, April 1, 2 p.m., March 31, 8
p.m. By Kaleidoscope Players. Rated G.
$18/adults, $15/seniors, AAA members,
$10/children.
Finding the Inner Chuck Norris by
K.K. Gordon, Oscars Got A Pistol by
Paul Kodiak, Extinct by Lawrence B.
Fox: March 30, 7 p.m.
Auditions:
Cats: April 15, 2-5 p.m., Shawnee
Inn. Registration 2 p.m., dance 3 p.m.
Be prepared to sing. Adult and youth
(12 years+). Bring headshot/resume. W
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novel approach
T
alk about perspective. It
can be so easy to get lost
in the so-called problems
we encounter every day: Flat
tires, not enough sleep, a forgot-
ten wallet. But every now and
then a book comes along that so
clearly draws the line between
catastrophic devastation and
minor nuisance that its impos-
sible to ignore. Two Rings: A
Story of Love and War by
Millie Werber and Eve Keller is
one of those books.
Though Two Rings is a
memoir of love and romance in
the most horrific of circum-
stances, it is also a tale of sur-
vival. Living in Poland in 1941,
14-year-old Werber finds herself
trapped, living in the ghetto. By
the next year, shes working as a
slave laborer in an armaments
factory before being transferred
to Auschwitz concentration
camp and then finally another
armaments factory.
In the midst of it all, almost
impossibly, she finds love in a
Jewish policeman, a guard in the
first armaments factory named
Heniek. The unfolding of their
romance, with stolen glances,
meetings under the cloak of
darkness and a simple wedding
ceremony, is sweet, innocent and
heart wrenching. Werber eventu-
ally loses her love after too short
a time together, as so many
others did during that time, and
her candor about it is awe-in-
spiring.
This book, along with Wer-
bers conversations with Keller,
is one of the first times she has
ever opened up about her first
husband. Though she married
later on in life to a man she
trusted, respected and loved,
Heniek has always had a place
in Werbers heart, and she was
weary about discussing their
relationship, especially because
she feared upsetting her sons.
While Werbers relationship
with Heniek is the central vein
of Two Rings, the book is also
a memoir of Werbers utterly
terrifying experiences in Nazi-
occupied Poland. The memories
she has from Auschwitz and the
sickening horrors she witnessed
stir compassion in the reader
along with complete and total
disgust. It is impossible to not
be moved by the writing in this
book, and it is impossible to not
be awed by the fact that Wer-
bers survival was simply based
on luck, chance and, often, the
kindness of others.
Back to that idea of perspec-
tive, its pretty tough to feel
upset about a bad day at work
when youre reading about a girl
who witnessed countless mur-
ders, survived on nothing but
bread and suffered so much loss
in such a short amount of time.
A girl who simply longed for
her mother, longed for her first
love, who is not afraid to admit
that there are some people she
will never be able to forgive for
their cruelties.
But even after everything,
Werber is a person who has
survived one of the most in-
tolerable injustices of world
history and still manages to
emerge as a brave, eloquent
woman.
Uncommon
courage
Two Rings
by Millie Werber and Eve
Keller
Rating: W W W W W
By Stephanie DeBalko
Weekender Staff Writer
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he word housewife has
certainly changed since it
was once stereotypically
synonymous with the image of a
1950s-era woman with a never-
ending smile vacuuming, cook-
ing and mothering in pearls as
she handed her husband a martini
when he came home from the
office.
Today, many women are both a
housewife and a breadwinner,
something Ramona Singer of
Bravos The Real Housewives of
New York calls having it all.
Im a big believer in women
becoming self-made, self-suffi-
cient, but yet also being a mom,
being feminine and being mar-
ried, the animated Singer told
the Weekender last month from
her Manhattan home. One of the
reasons I did the show I know
its about rich bitches fighting,
lets call a spade a spade but
you can go deeper than that.
Thats the catch to hook people
in.
Singer, who lives in New
York with her husband,
Mario, and teenage daugh-
ter, Avery, started her
first business at age
29 and hasnt stopped
opening new doors
for herself, helming
RMS Fashions, Tru
Renewal skin care,
True Faith Jewelry,
Ramona Singer
Collections on
Amazon and Ramona
Singer Jewelry for HSN,
which just celebrated its
third anniversary this
month.
Singers most recent
entrepreneurial venture
was developing Ramona
Singer Pinot Grigio. On
Saturday, March 31, the
Renaissance woman will
host a meet and greet,
sign bottles and offer
samples of her wine at
Mount Airy Casino Resort
in Mount Pocono.
My fans would reach
out to me by e-mailing me,
Facebooking me, Twitter-
ing me (asking) what was
my favorite pinot gri-
gio, Singer re-
called. Id ask myself, What
pinot grigio am I drinking this
month? But its not my favorite,
so how can I tell them its my
favorite?
She mentioned it to her hus-
band, who suggested she just
develop her own wine. Soon
after, she began working with a
winery in Veneto, Italy, and with-
in four months, the pinot grigio
was born.
Basically I told the winery
what pinot grigios I liked, what I
liked about them and what I
didnt like about them, Singer
said. The most important thing
for me on developing my pinot
grigio was that the last note was
smooth, that thered be no bite.
What I like about pinot grigio is
that you can drink it anytime,
anywhere with anything.
And we as women, we
dont always want to have
food when we drink
pinot grigio you can just
sit there and chat with
your girlfriends and
have a nice glass of
wine.
Such an occa-
sion is what
many fans of
the show might
recognize as
turtle time, something
Singer came up with on
a previous season of
RHONY and a
term now on UrbanDic-
tionary.com.
Turtle time is just
about getting together
and having fun, she
explained. When I go to
my wine signings, I have
people come up with
T-shirts saying turtle
time, someone gave
me a beautiful clock
that says, Its turtle
time somewhere. I
was actually a turtle
for Halloween, she
added, laughing.
In addition to
working on her next wine, a
merlot blend due out this sum-
mer, Singer one of just two
remaining original cast members
recently wrapped filming
season five of RHONY.
It was very intense, she
shared of the season that will air
this summer. (Fans can expect) a
little bit of everything, laughing,
crying, fighting
Singer finds being on the show
fun, and, ever the straight shoo-
ter, said its been great for busi-
ness.
Ive always been entrepreneu-
rial, so I know Id be successful
with or without the show, she
began. I was the only woman
who was truly an entrepreneur
and self-made with seven figures
in the bank before I even went on
the show, so I went on the show
just to see what other opportuni-
ties it could give me.
I admit, theres actually a
scene this year where I go, I
dont know, can I do this again?
because it can get a little, whats
the word, dramatic? she added,
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Ramona Singer of The Real
Housewives of New York, Sat.,
March 31, 6-8 p.m., Gypsies
inside Mount Airy Casino Re-
sort (44 Woodland Road,
Mount Pocono). $20, via moun-
tairycasino.com, 866.468.7619
Ramona Singer of The Real Housewives of New York
recently released her own pinot grigio.
A self-made woman
By Nikki M. Mascali
Weekender Editor
Ramona Singer Pinot
Grigio.
Turtle time is just
about getting
together and
having fun.
Ramona Singer
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BENEFITS / CHARITY
EVENTS
4th Annual Laugh Out Loud
Comedy Show March 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 1st Lt. Jeffrey
DePrimo Memorial Fund
Night at the Races March 31,
doors 6 p.m., post time 7 p.m., St.
Anthonys Parish Center, Exeter.
Adults only. Free admission w/ $10
purchase of horse, otherwise $5.
Food, drink. If your horse wins, get
$50. Pick up horse forms at W. Side
Auto, 401 Wyoming Ave., W. Pittston.
Info: 570.237.0765.
9th Annual C.A.S.U.A.L. Day
March 29. Colon cancer Awareness
Saves Unlimited Adult Lives. Dress
down day as determined by work-
place in memory of Helen Phillips.
T-shirts, $15; pins, $5. Proceeds bene-
fit Northeast Regional Cancer In-
stitute. For info/to participate/to be
team captain, call 1.800.424.6724,
visit cancernepa.org.
American Cancer Society
39th Annual American Cancer
Society Daffodil Days: Flowers avail-
able at malls, grocery stores, retail
stores, restaurants, etc., including
Wyoming Valley Health Care loca-
tions, Geisinger of Wyoming Valley,
more. Bunch/$10 donation, vase and
bunch/$15 donation. Info:
570.562.9749
American Red Cross
3rd Annual Run for Red 5k Run/
Walk: March 31, 10:30 a.m., regis-
tration 9 a.m., NEPA Regional Blood
Center (29 New Commerce Blvd.,
Hanover Industrial Park). $15 pre-
register, $20 day of. Post-race party
with live music. Info: 570.823.7161 ext.
340, hooverp@usa.redcross.org,
wyomingvalley.redcross.org.
AutismCoalition of Luzerne
County Candlelight Vigil/
Walk and Awareness Fair Vigil
April 20, 6 p.m., Luzerne County
Court House (200 N. River St., Wilkes-
Barre). Walk/fair: April 21, registration
8:30 a.m., walk 10 a.m., begins at
Forty Fort Recreation Complex (2009
Wyoming Ave.). Info: 570.760.3952.
All teams must be registered by April
2, visit ACLCWalk.com.
Candys Place (570.714.8800)
Nutrition and Fitness: Before,
During and After Chemotherapy:
April 5, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Open to public.
Refreshments, snacks. Must have
reservation, call to reserve.
A Celebration of Music April
14, 7 p.m., Lackawanna Trail Jr/Sr
High School. Donations at door.
Featuring original band composi-
tions. Benefits LTHS Music Dept.
Info/to donate: cstrauch@epix.net.
Elvis on Parade March 31, 7 p.m.,
Wyoming Valley West Senior High
School auditorium (Wadham St.,
Plymouth). $15/adults, $8/students.
Andy Svrcek, Jimmy T., El Tabasco.
Tickets at Franchellas (Plymouth),
Ollies (Edwardsville), 570.328.1736.
Portion of proceeds to benefit Din-
ners for Kids.
Spring Break for Autism
March 30, 6-10 p.m., Susquehanna
Brewing Co, Pittston. Music, silent
auction, more. Contact Deb Dudley,
570.342.8305 ext 2063.
Spring into Action Benefit
for Earl Gilsky April 14, 2-10 p.m.,
VFW Post 283 (757 Wyoming Ave.,
Kingston). $10 donation, includes
food, drinks (beer), live entertain-
ment. Under 5 free. Basket raffles,
50/50 chances, vendors. Gilsky is a
veteran, battling stage 4 pancreatic
cancer. Tickets at door, by calling
570.371.7294.
Victims Resource Center (71
North Franklin St, 570.823.0765,
www.vrcnepa.org)
32nd Annual Mock Rape Trial: April
11, 6 p.m., Kings College Sheehy-
Farmer Campus Center. This years
program titled Its Time To Talk
About Breaking the Silence: Child
Sexual Abuse. Free, reservations
requested.
WFTE FM90.3/105.7 Get On
the Air Benefit Concerts
Jay Luke of The Mess: March 29,
Chestnut Street Tavern, Dunmore
Paul Martin: March 31, Irish Wolf,
Linden Street, Scranton.
Hardscrabble Scranton Tourna-
ment: April 1, 2 p.m., Vintage Theater
(Penn Ave., Scranton). $10. Light
refreshments. Info: info@wfte.org
Wilkes-Barre YMCA
Zumbathon: March 31, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
$10, $5 with student ID. Silent auc-
tion, giveaways, refreshments. Pro-
ceeds provide diabetic alert dog to
7-year-old Jayden. Call 570.823.2191,
ext. 222, e-mail Sara.May@solid-
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1 Feds org.
4 Cheese in a
mousetrap
8 - mater
12 Romaine
13 Loosen
14 Shakespearean king
15 Kitchen strainer
17 Movie pal of Stitch
18 Charlie Brown :
Good grief :: Cathy : -
19 Defendant
21 Cold spell
24 Scuttle
25 Conclude
26 Carpet
28 Crystal-lined rock
32 - out (supplemented)
34 Do lawn work
36 Phony coin
37 Heat-resistant glass
39 Father
41 Ikes command
42 Round Table address
44 Settles a debt
46 Genus sub-group
50 Chignon
51 Broad
52 Waste
56 Related
57 Rock bands gear
58 Comic Philips
59 Require
60 Sommeliers
suggestion
61 Massage
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1 Radio watchdog grp.
2 Greet the villain
3 Crusoe, e.g.
4 Sand trap
5 Moreover
6 Concept
7 Libertys prop
8 Refers (to)
9 Luau wreaths
10 Guy
11 Yankee nickname
from 2004
16 Performance
20 Gear tooth
21 Cry
22 Black
23 Pirates potation
27 Deity
29 Ornamental dogbane
30 Responsibility
31 Hollywood clashers
33 Drop
35 Sherman called it
hell
38 Noon, in a way
40 Adulterate
43 Cut smaller boards
45 Piece of wordplay
46 Graceful bird
47 Toll road, for short
48 Adams or Falco
49 640 acres (Abbr.)
53 Bygone TV channel
54 Flightless bird
55 Plagiarize
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EVENTS
13th Annual OMalley Free
Easter Party April 1, 1-3 p.m.,
Keyser Valley Community Center,
Scranton. Pre-school-grade 5. Enter-
tainment by DJ Jason Miller. Photo
with Easter Bunny, Goodfellas Pizza,
orange drink, jelly bean, chocolate
bunny. McDonalds coupons. RSVP to
570.346.1828 by March 29.
American Choral Festival of
the Music of Zoltan Kodaly
April 1, 4 p.m., East Stroudsburg
Methodist Church (87 S. Courtland
St.). $18/adults, $15/seniors, $12/
students. Advance: $15/adults, $12/
seniors, $10/students. Call
670.759.6002 for tickets/info.
Bloomsburg Theatre En-
semble (Alvina Krause Theatre, 226
Center St., Bloomsburg, 570.784.8181,
800.282.0283, bte.org)
The Taming of the Brew: April 14,
7-11 p.m., Caldwell Consistory, Blooms-
burg. $75, exclusively for sale online,
4/customer. Fundraiser featuring
microbrews, food, entertainment,
beer- tasting talk, silent auction,
50/50 raffle. Info: tamingofthebre-
w.org.
Breslau Hose Co. No. 5 La-
dies Aux Potato Pancake
Sale March 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:
donation $6/dozen. Potato and
cheese. To order, contact any mem-
ber, call 570.499.4908, e-mail
jdoyle@nep.net, go online.
Chicory House and Folklore
Society (www.folkloresociety.org,
570.333.4007) events:
New England Contra Dance: April
7, 7 p.m., Church of Christ Uniting
(776 Market St., Kingston). No part-
ner/previous experience needed.
$9/adults, reduced rate families.
Fiddler Hope Grietzer, keyboard
player Jill Smith, hammered dulcimer
player Curt Ogood, calling by Ted
Crane.
Chinchilla Hose Company
(Shady Lane Rd., 570.586.5726,
www.chcfire.net)
Annual Pizza Sale: every Fri.
during lent until April 6, 2-7 p.m. Red,
white, white broccoli. Proceeds
benefit operation/equipment. Orders
can be placed day of, call.
Basket Bingo Fundraiser: March 31,
1 p.m., $25/door, $20/advance. Sup-
ports Crohns and Colitis Foundation
of America. Info: 225.1071.
Choral Society
Wondrous Love: March 31, Scran-
ton Cultural Center (420 N. Washing-
ton Ave., Scranton); April 1, St. Ste-
phens Episcopal Pro-Cathedral (35 S.
Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre). $15/adults,
free/18 and under, $3 discount/
seniors, students, Lackawanna Li-
brary card holders, WVIA/Raymond
Hood Room/Scranton Cultural Center
members. Info: 570.343.6707, cho-
ralsociety.net.
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.
Conyngham United Metho-
dist Church (411 Main Street,
Conyngham, 570.788.3960, conyng-
hamumc.com)
Sisters: Tues., 10 a.m. Beth Moore
study, Jesus, the One and Only. All
women welcome.
Soup & Devotions: Wed. through
April 4, noon. Soup, bread, dessert
served.
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.
Heres Looking at You!: March 28,
4-5 p.m. Ages 5-12. Free.
Little People & Nature: Series
2-March 28, 10-11 a.m. Ages 2 1/2-5.
Free.
Young at Art: Puppetry for Pre-
schoolers: March 29, 10-10:45 a.m.
Ages 4-5. $35.
All About Puppetry: Ages 5-8,
March 30, 4-5:30 p.m.; Ages 9-12,
March 29, 4-5:30 p.m. $35/4 classes.
Puppetry Together: March 30,
10-10:45 a.m. Ages 3-4. $35.
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.
Adult Classes:
Decorative Painting: March 28,
noon-3 p.m. Ages 16+. $20/class +
cost of painting surface. Preregistra-
tion required, call.
Pottery & Sculpture for Beginners:
March 29, 7-8:30 p.m. Ages 13+.
$60/4-class series. All materials
supplied.
Doug Smith Music (dougsmith-
bass@comcast.net, 570.343.7271)
March 31, 2-5 p.m., Senior Exhibit
2012, Mahady Gallery (2300 Adams
Ave., Scranton). Ventrello, Sparacino
& Smith Jazztet.
Easter Egg Hunt March 31, 11
a.m., St. Pauls United Methodist
Church (corner Birch St., Prospect
Ave., Scranton). Free. Light lunch. 12
and under.
Grace Episcopal Church (30
Butler St., Kingston, 570.287.8440)
Family Health Fair: March 31,
12:30-4:30 p.m. Blood pressure
checks, dental, eye exams, nutrition
info, healthy snacks, fitness demos,
fire safety, face painting, games.
Free, open to public. Info: grace-
churchkingston.org
Holy Trinity Orthodox
Church Parish Lenten Food
Sale March 30, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 401 E.
Main St., Miners Mills, Wilkes-Barre.
Take-out only. Dinner tickets must be
purchased in advance: $8. Info:
570.825.4716, 825.6540
The Junior League of Scran-
ton (1011 N. Main Ave., Scranton,
570.961.8120)
Cinderellas Closet: April 11, 4-8
p.m., Scranton Cultural Center, Shop-
land Hall (420 N. Washington Ave.).
Dresses, shoes, jewelry, accessories,
$10 or less. April 9, prom fashion
show, Steamtown Mall (300 Lacka-
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wanna Ave., Scranton). Accepting
donations at Tripp House (1011 N. Main
Ave., Scranton) April 3, 6-9 p.m.,
March 31, Steamtown Mall, second
floor near escalator, noon-4 p.m.
Proceeds benefit The Junior League
of Scranton Scholarship Fund.
Kings College: (133 North River
St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.5957 or
www.kings.edu) events:
Annual Rev. Donald J. Grimes,
C.S.C., Divine Wisdom Lecture: April
10, 3:30 p.m., Burke Auditorium,
William G. McGowan School of Busi-
ness. Dr. David Pizarro, Cornell Uni-
versity, to discuss The Good, the
Bad, and the Dirty: The Role of Dis-
gust in Moral and Political Judg-
ment. Free.
Lackawanna College events
(Mellow Theater, 501 Vine St., Scran-
ton, 570.955.1455)
The Kingston Trio: April 20, 8 p.m.
$25-$30, $15/students.
Environmental Institute events:
(Rt. 435, Covington Twp.,
570.842.1506, www.lackawanna.edu)
Man on Earth: through April 20.
Earl Lehman and his students, exhib-
it investigates mans impact on the
planet. Refreshments. Free. Info:
earllehman.com.
Film: No Impact Man: March 28, 6
p.m. Discussion to follow. Popcorn,
light refreshments. Free, pre-regis-
tration required.
Natural Wonders: Inside of an Egg:
March 29, 1-2:30 p.m. Ages 3-5 and
guardian. $40/series of 6. Pre-regis-
tration required. Classes every other
Thurs., March 29-June 7.
Art in Nature: Ceramics for Se-
niors: March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2-4
p.m. Hand building techniques, in-
cludes pottery wheel. No experience
necessary. $100, all materials provid-
ed. Pre-payment required. Make-up
dates available.
Art in Nature: Childrens Clayplay:
March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26, 6-8 p.m.
Hand building techniques including
pinch, coil and slab pottery. No
experience necessary. Kids 7+. $100
per person, all materials provided.
Pre-payment required. Make-up
dates available.
Art in Nature: Felt Egg Workshop:
March 31, 9 a.m.-noon. Ages 10+, no
experience necessary. $30 with
previous session. Materials provided,
may bring adornments. Pre-regis-
tration required.
Leadership Lackawanna
events
Write Like You Mean It Workshop:
April 10, 8-9:30 a.m., Greater Scranton
Chamber of Commerce (222 Mulberry
St., Scranton). Continental breakfast.
$10/members, $15 public. To register,
visit scrantonchamber.com, call
570.342.7711.
MainStreetChamber of
Lackawanna County Grand
Opening/Business Card
Exchange/Fundraiser for
Prevent Child Abuse Amer-
ica March 29, 5-8 p.m., Bellissimo
Pizzeria and Ristorante (223 North-
ern Blvd., South Abington Twp.). Cash
bar, music by Clarence Spady Band,
food. Info: 888.233.1522, Lackawanna-
.MainStreetChamber.net
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.
Lights out: Earth Hour: March 31,
8:30 p.m., turn off lights for an hour
to draw attention to responsible
energy use, global warming. Outdoor
activities on campus, 8-10 p.m.,
educational talk. Info: earthhour.org
Mohegan Sun at Pocono
Downs (1280 Route 315, Plains Twp.)
Signings & Sightings with Deena
Nicole Cortese: April 6, 8-9 p.m., Sky
Bridge. Star of Jersey Shore.
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.
Myrtle Street UM Church
(840 Harrison Ave., Scranton,
570.346.9911, 342.2015) events:
Multi-Vendor Flea Market: April 14,
10 a.m.-3 p.m. $20 to rent table, call
342.5308, 969.5229 or church. Money
must accompany reservation, must
reserve by April 9. Snack shop.
Northern Tier Symphony
Orchestra (570.289.1090, north-
erntiersymphony@yahoo.com, north-
erntiersymphony.org)
Concerts: April 1, 3 p.m., Towanda
High School. Advance: $8/adult,
$4/student; door, $9/adult, $5/stu-
dent.
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 31,
10:30 a.m.-noon.
Penn State Wilkes-Barre
events:
Spring Personal Enrichment Film &
Discussion Series Celebrating the
Titanic: Thurs., 7 p.m., through April
12, last night held April 15, R/C Wilkes-
Barre Movies 14, Wilkes-Barre. Pre-
film lecture notes, post-film dis-
cussion with guest speakers. Titanic
Tech, Ghosts of the Abyss, A Night to
Remember, Raise the Titanic, Titanic
(1953). Info: 570.675.9269, rryb-
icki@psu.edu.
Ramada Hotel Easter Buffet
April 8, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 20 Public
Square, Wilkes-Barre. Piano music,
Easter Bunny. Info: 570.824.7100
Safe Haven Dog Rescue
(www.SafeHavenPa.org, Safe-
Haven@epix.net)
Adoption Day: April 15, 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)
The View with a Scranton Atti-
tude: Lets Hear It From Both Sides:
March 30, cocktails 6 p.m., show 7
p.m. ft. Dr. Catherine Richmond-
Cullen, Michael Gilmartin, Deborah
Kolsovsky, Evie Rafalko-McNulty, Dan
Simrell, Dave DiRienzo, moderator
Laurie Cadden. $6, cash bar, light
refreshments.
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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.
Spring EGGstravaganza
March 31, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., The Meadows
Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (4
E. Center Hill Road, Dallas). Free,
family friendly. Easter Bunny (dont
forget your camera), kids games,
prizes, crafts, refreshments, vendors,
Auxiliary-sponsored bake sale. Info:
570.675.8600 ext. 115 or 195
St. John the Baptist Church
(126 Nesbitt St., Larksville,
570.779.9620) events:
New Easter Play: The Prodigal
Sons: Passion Play 2012: March 30,
7:30 p.m. Open to public. Refresh-
ments, fellowship in church hall
after.
St. Michaels Church (corner of
Church/Winter Sts., Old Forge,
570.457.2875)
Pierogie sale: $6/dozen. Orders
due by March 30, may be picked up
2-5 p.m., April 3, 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. Peters Church (Tunk-
hannock)
Lenten Soup Suppers and Taize
Services: March 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.
Choral Evensong: Apr 1, 5 p.m.
Scripture and choral music.
Sugar Notch Fire and Hose
Co. 1 (233 Freed St., Sugar Notch)
Lent Fry: March 30, 4-8 p.m. Call
570.829.0280.
Traceys Hope Hospice Care
Program and Domestic Ani-
mal Rescue (570.466.7930, tra-
ceyshopenmcdonald@gmail.com,
petservicesbydenise.com)
Adoption Day Event: April 14, 11
a.m.-3:30 p.m., Big Lots and Holiday
Hair, Birney Plaza, Moosic. Bake sale,
raffles for Family 4 Pack to Dorney
Park, flat screen TV. Holiday Hair will
donate $2 for each service they
provide this day if customer men-
tions this.
Unified Fighting Arts Asso-
ciation (570.675.9535, ufa-a.com)
April: Bring a Friend Month
Nerf War: April 10, 6-8 p.m.
Unity: A Center 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.
The University of Scranton
events:
Tour of Asia: Kazakhstan Festival:
March 28, 6 p.m., Rose Room, Bren-
nan Hall, free. Ethnic food, display,
presentation. Call 570.941.6312.
Manhattan School of Music Brass
Players to Perform with Scranton
Singers: April 1, 7:30 p.m., Houlihan-
McLean Center. Free, open to public.
Info: 570.941.7624, visit scranton.edu/
music
Schemel Forum Courses, $60/
person, $100/couple. To register,
contact 570.941.7816, fetskok2@scran-
ton.edu:
Madness, Mystery and Murderous
Desire: Charles Dickens Bleak
House: April 3, reading week/no
class; April 10, 17; April 24, reading
week/no class; May 1, 8. Weinberg
Memorial Library, 6-7:15 p.m.
Viewmont Mall (Scranton,
570.346.9182, www.shopviewmont-
mall.com) events:
Family Photo with Easter Bunny:
through April 7, Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-8
p.m., Sun, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. April 5, 7:10
a.m.-9 p.m. Packages from $19, $40.
Easter Bunny break hours April 5-7,
1-1:30 p.m., 4:30-5:15 p.m.
Waggin Tails Pet Rescue
(WagginTailsRescue.com, informa-
tion@waggintailsrescue.com,
570.992.4185)
Easter Bunny pictures of pets or
children: March 31, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Pet
Supplies Plus (460 Pocono Commons,
Route 611, Stroudsburg). $5, chocolate
bunnies, baked goods will be sold.
Proceeds go towards Waggin Tails
pets looking for forever homes.
Wilkes-Barre Vipers Semi-
Pro Football (27 Parkins St.,
Wilkes-Barre. For schedule, visit
gefootball.com)
March 31, first home game, 1 p.m.
Easter Egg Hunt: April 7, noon-3
p.m.
Wyoming County Chamber
Of Commerce
Luncheon: April 11, 11:45-1 p.m.,
Purkeys Pink Apple (651 Us- 6 W.
Tunkhannock). Members free, $10/
non-members. George Stark, External
Affairs Director, Cabot Oil and Gas.
For reservations call 570.836.7755.
Wyoming Recreation Board
Easter EGGstravaganza
March 31, 3-5 p.m., Flack Field (behind
Swetland Homestead). Hayride,
$2/kids, $1/adults. Pictures with
Easter Bunny, $5. Crafts, giveaways,
grand girls/boys bicycle.
Wyoming Valley Mall events:
Easter Bunny: through April 7,
Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun, 11 a.m.-6
p.m.; special hours April 5, 10 a.m.-9
p.m.; April 6, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; April 7, 10
a.m.-9 p.m. Gift, hamburger courtesy
Sonic Drive-In. Free box Gertrude
Hawk Chocolates w/ photo package
of $35.99+.
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The Houdini Museum (1433 N.
Main Ave., Scranton)
Every weekend by reservation. Open
1 p.m., closes 4 p.m. Also available
weekdays for school groups, bus,
hotel groups. $17.95/adults, $14.95/11
and under.
Ghost Tours: Scheduled daily, 7
p.m., reservations required. Secret
time/meeting place divulged upon
reservation, call 570.383.1821.$20/
adults, $15/11 and under. Rain or shine,
52 weeks/year. Daytime walks also
available on limited basis. Private
tours can be arranged for groups.
Luzerne County Historical
Society (49 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-
Barre, 570.823.6244, lchs@epix.net)
154th Annual Dinner Meeting: April
19, reception 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m.
100th Anniversary of Titanic Tragedy,
Stories of The Wilkes-Barre Titanic
Passengers. Westmoreland Club.
Free parking. $65/members, $75/non-
members. RSVP by April 13.
Susquehanna County His-
torical Society (www.susq-
colibrary.org or 570.278.1881)
Historical Society and Free Library
Association Fundraiser: April 14,
doors 4 p.m., dinner 5 p.m., auction 6
p.m., VFW Hall (Route 706, Montrose).
$10, traditional comfort foods dinner.
Call for info, visit susqcolibrary.org/
auction.
LEARNING
A.C. Moore (2190 Wilkes-Barre
Twp. Marketplace, 570.820.0570)
Mom and Me art classes: every
Fri., noon-1 p.m. $15, includes supplies.
Sign up 24 hours in advance, call to
register.
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.
ArtWorks Gallery & Studio
(502 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton.
570.207.1815):
Childrens Spring Workshops:
Watercolor: March 31, 10 a.m.-noon.
$40.
Art Start: Sat., April 7-May 12,
12:30-1:30 p.m. $80 for 6-week series
in drawing, painting, clay.
Theatre: Wed., April 3-May 9,
4:30-6 p.m.
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.
Ballroom Dancing 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.
Ballroom Dance Class Fri.,
April 13-June 29, 12:30-1:30 p.m. U.N.C.
South Side Senior Center (425 Alder
St., Scranton). Taught by certified
members of Dance Educators of
America. Foxtrot, samba, waltz,
rumba, swing, more. $5/class for 55+;
$7/class all others. Info: 570.346.2487
Carbondale Chiropractic
Center (267 Brooklyn St.,
570.282.1240, www.carbondalechi-
ropractic.com).
Run with Doc: Sun. 9-10 a.m. at
Lake Scranton. Jog around Lake
Scranton with Dr. Andrew Rivera.
Visit Website for info.
Dankos Core Wrestling
Strength Training Camp
(DankosAllAmericanFitness.com)
Four sessions/week, features two
clinics, two core strength. 4 ses-
sions/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.
Everhart Museum (1901 Mulber-
ry St., Scranton, 570.346.7186,
www.everhart-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.
Extreme M.M.A.(2424 Old Ber-
wick Rd., Bloomsburg. 570.854.2580)
MMA Class: Mon., Wed., 6-7 p.m.
First visit free. Wrestling funda-
mentals, basic Brazilian Ju-Jitsu No
Gi. Call for info.
Boxing/Kickboxing Fitness Class:
Mon., Wed., 7-8 p.m. First visit free.
Non-combative class.
Personal Training: Call 317.7250 for
info.
Fazios Hapkido Do Jang (61
Main St., Luzerne, 570.239.1191)
Accepting new students. Children
(age 7-12) Mon./Wed., 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Teen/adult Mon./Wed., 6:45-8:15 p.m.;
Tues.-Thurs., 6:30-8 p.m. Private
lesson also available.
Learn Hapkido. Self defense applica-
tions. $50 monthly, no contract.
GregWorks Professional
Fitness Training (107 B Haines
Court, Blakely, 570.499.2349, gregs-
bootcamp@hotmail.com, www.vip-
fitnesscamp.com)
Beach Body Bootcamp: Mon.-Fri.,
6:30 & 8 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m.
Bridal Bootcamp: Mon.-Fri., 6:30 &
8 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m. Bridal party group
training, couples personal training
available.
Fitness Bootcamp: 4-week ses-
sions, Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m.; Sat., 1
p.m.
New Years Resolution Flab to Fab
Bootcamp: Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m.,
Sat., 1 p.m. Guaranteed results.
Private/Semi-Private sessions
available, e-mail for info.

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: through
April 30, Mon., 4-7 p.m. Call
570.453.1337 for info.
Harris Conservatory for the
Arts (545 Charles St. Luzerne,
570.287.7977 or 718.0673)
Instrumental Music Instruction
Private Ballroom Lessons
Private Vocal Instruction: Tues.
evenings.
Private Guitar Instruction: Classi-
cal, acoustic, electric for all ages.
Dragons Tale Karate: Mon., 5:30-7
p.m.; Wed., 6-7:30 p.m. Ages 5+.
Tumbling: Fri., 5:30-6:30 p.m. Ages
5+. $30/month.
Horse Back Riding Lessons
Elk Stables, Uniondale, by appoint-
ment only. All levels welcome. Call
570.575.8649 to schedule.
Kwonkodo Lessons by reser-
vation at The Hapkido Teakwondo
Institute (210 Division St., Kingston).
$40/month. Call 570.287.4290 for
info.
NEPA Bonsai 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.
New Visions Studio & Gal-
lery (201 Vine Street, Scranton,
570.878.3970, newvisionsstu-
dio@gmail.com, newvisionsstu-
dio.com)
All About Art: Sat., through April 7,
3-5 p.m. Learn a different medium
each class: Drawing, painting, sculp-
ture. Ages 10-15. $100, supplies in-
cluded. Call to reserve.
Adult Figure Drawing: Wed., March
28-April 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Live model.
$100, supplies included. Call to re-
serve.
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.
Osterhout Library (71 S. Fran-
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The exhibit The Wonderful Story of Planters Peanuts will open at the Luzerne County Historical
Societys museum (69 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre) Saturday, March 31. A preview reception will
be held Friday, March 30 from 5-8 p.m.
The exhibit tells the story of Italian immigrants Amedeo Obici and Mario Peruzzi, who founded
Planters Peanut Company in Wilkes-Barre in 1906, the birth of Mr. Peanut and the development of
the company and its products up to the present day.
The exhibit will be on display for the National Convention of the Peanut Pals collectors club,
which will be held in Wilkes-Barre in July, and will remain on display through Saturday, Oct. 27.
Tickets for the preview reception are $20, $15 for Historical Society members, and can be pur-
chased by calling 570.823.6244, ext. 3. Above, Planters Peanut Company headquarters in Wilkes-
Barre with parade float, Sept., 1939.
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Fly-tying Demonstration: April 4,
6:30 p.m. Stanley Cooper of Stanley
Cooper Chapter of Trout Unlimited.
Money Smart Week: April 21, 11
a.m.-2 p.m. Financial Literacy Fair,
looking for consumer, government
organizations to help people save
money to participate. No cost to
participate, call or e-mail este-
fanko@osterhout.lib.pa.us by April 7.
Pocono Arts Council (18 N.
Seventh St., Stroudsburg.
570.476.4460. www.poconoarts.org)
Adult Classes
Basic Drawing: March 28, 6:30-8:30
p.m. $72/members, $80/non-mem-
bers, $60/seniors. Materials list.
School of Combat Arts (24
Forrest St., Wilkes-Barre,
570.468.9701, schoolofcombat-
arts.com)
Be a fighter or at least train like one.
Open 6 days/week. Classes in Brazi-
lian Jiu Jitsu, submission grappling,
Russian Sambo, Muay Thai kick-
boxing, boxing, MMA, Ninjutsu. Class-
es for men, women, kids. Group/
private classes available. $200/6
months (save $130) or MMA for
$300/6 months (save $180). First
week free. Enrolling kids classes now
for $35/month.
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.
Sil-Lum Kung-Fu & Tai-Chi
Academy (509 Pittston Ave.,
Scranton)
Specializing in traditional Chinese
Martial Arts as taught in The Central
Guoshu Institute.
Instruction in classical Shaolin
styles: Sil-Lum Hung-Gar Tiger Claw,
Shaolin White Crane Boxing, Northern
Long Fist Kung Fu & Yang Style
Tai-Chi. 2 classes/week, $75/month.
For info, call Master Mark Seidel,
570.249.1087.
Childrens classes now forming,
Sat., 11 a.m.$50/month. For info, call
570.249.1087.
Classes now forming for tradition-
al Yang Style Tai-Chi: Taiji Qigong,
Taiji Sequence, Taiji Stationary Push-
ing Hands, Taiji weapons, more. For
info, contact Master Mark Seidel
570.249.1087.
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
Center 9:15 a.m., departs Ehrhardts
3:45 p.m. $55, includes family style
lunch.
World Class Boxing (239
Schuyler Ave., Kingston,
www.wcbboxing.net, 570.262.0061)
Boxing & Kickboxing Fitness Boot-
camp: Mon.-Sat. non-contact pro-
gram
Programs include Kids & Teen Boxing
programs, striking for MMA & compe-
tition training, womens-only kick-
boxing Boot Camp, Zumba, more.
Wyoming Valley Art League
Painting with Irina Krawitz: $15/
hour, $120/4-weeks. Call 570.793.3992
for info.
MIND AND BODY
Absolute Pilates with Leslie
(263 Carbondale Rd., Clarks Summit,
www.pilateswithleslie.com)
Classes: Mon., Wed., Fri., 9-10 a.m.
Private training on Cadillac, Reform-
er and Wunda Chair, along with
Pilates mat classes, stability ball
core classes, more. Check website
for updates.
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.
Balance Yoga and Wellness
(900 Rutter Ave., 2nd floor, Kingston,
570.714.2777, balanceyogastudio.net,
balanceyogawellness@gmail.com)
Free Nutrition Workshop: March
28, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Debra Lefkowitz,
RPh, nutritional consultant, pharma-
cist, health coach. Info: 763.9665,
DLhealthcoach@gmail.com, dlhealth-
coach.com
Bellas Yoga Studio (650 Boule-
vard Ave., Dickson City,
570.307.5000, www.bellasyoga.com,
info@bellasyoga.com)
All workshops $15, pre-registration
suggested.
Sun. Class: 10-11:15 a.m. Features
Alternating Vinyasa style yoga w/
yoga fusion.
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.
Endless Mt. Zendo (104 Hollow
Rd., Stillwater, 570.925.5077,
www.endlessmountainzendo.org)
Zen Meditation Sunday Gathering:
April 1, 8, 15, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Tea
afterwards. Arrival pre-sit from 30
minutes prior. Public welcome, open
donation basket. Vegetarian snack
offerings welcome, not required.
Zazen meditation/beginners in-
struction, chanting, walking med-
itation, Zen talk by Genro Milton
Sensei. Wear loose comfortable
clothing in solid neutral colors. To
attend, contact endless@epix.net or
call.
Goddess Creations Shop &
Gallery (214 Depot St., Clarks Sum-
mit, 570.575.8649, info@goddess-
creations.net)
Tarot Card Readings by Rev.
Whitney 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.
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Hoop Fitness Classes (whirli-
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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.
Jeet Kune Do Fighting Con-
cepts Teaches theories of move-
ment in Martial Arts. $100/month. Call
instructor Mike DiMeglio for info,
570.371.8898.
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.
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.
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.
Pocono Yoga & Meditation
Classes (570.472.3272, www.Poco-
noYoga.com) Classes with Suzi,
certified yoga instructor
Gentle Yoga: Thurs., 6:30 p.m., East
Mountain Apartments. Free to resi-
dents.
Private Yoga Instruction: Only by
appointment. $35 per hour. Call.
Private Meditation Instruction:
Only by appointment. $35 per hour.
Call.
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
available. Call or e-mail for info.
Sandy Seyler Studio (House of
Nutrition, 2nd floor, 50 Main St.,
Luzerne, 570.288.1785, SandySeyl-
er.com)
April 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.
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 Sham-
bala on Facebook.
Thetravelingyogi@ya-
hoo.comIndividual attention for
physical/spiritual advancement. All
levels welcome. Call 570.709.2406 for
info. Classes held at The Studio at 32
(32 Forrest St., Wilkes-Barre) Sat.,
10:30 a.m.-noon.
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.
Wilkes-Barre YMCA events
(570.823.2191)
Membership Special: Beginning
April 1, one-time enrollment fee will
be cut in half. New members joining
in April get $50 credit toward pro-
gram of choice.
Zumbatomic: Sat., 1 p.m., beginning
April 7. $16/8 week session for YMCA
members, $20/non-members. De-
signed for ages 7-12, now offering
parent class. Pre-registration re-
quired.
The Yoga Studio (210 Wyoming
Ave., Wyoming, 570.301.7544)
Yoga: Mon., 9:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m.;
Wed., 10:30 a.m.; Thurs., 9:30 a.m.,
6:30 p.m.; Sat., 10:30 a.m.
Zumba: Tues., 5:30 p.m.; Wed. 9
a.m., 7 p.m.; Fri., 5:30 p.m.
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.;
intermediate (ages 10+), Sat., 11 a.m.-
noon. $40/member, $30/family
member, $55/non-members.
Zumba Fitness Classes
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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 41
Looking to get in shape? Find your new fitness regime
in our Learning listings.
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By Rachel A. Pugh
Weekender General Manager
S
andra Baracaldo-Gillard grew up
in Colombia, where she studied
advertising. With a love for crafts,
she and her mother would make
candles, ceramics and jewelry.
After moving to the United States and meeting
husband William Gillard, Sandra and her
husband decided to transition a hobby into a
business and Bara was born.
Introducing organic products into their
jewelry line, the couple now sells their
accessories at farmers markets and craft
shows in Florida and New York. Growing
within the last two years, Bara will now also
be available in North and South Carolina. The
Weekender caught up with William Gillard
to learn a little more about this eco-friendly
business.
WEEKENDER: What can people
expect when visiting your website?
jewelry?
GILLARD: We handpick all our materials
in Bogota, Colombia, from three different
suppliers who work each piece by hand.
WEEKENDER: What are some of
your best sellers?
GILLARD: Tibu necklace, Inza keychain,
Tame necklace, Cogua necklace and the
Ceiba necklace.
WEEKENDER: Do you design any
custom pieces for special orders?
GILLARD: Yes. Many times our
customers ask us to make some changes or
do something different for them.
WEEKENDER: How can people
purchase your designs?
GILLARD: They can visit us on our web
page, baratagua.com, the Bara Facebook
page or contact us as info@baratagua.com.
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BARA jewelry adds some fruit
to your wardrobe
GILLARD: When people visit baratagua.
com, they can nd exotic eco-friendly
alternative jewelry like necklaces, rings,
earrings, bracelets and many other different
items like phone charms, key chains and
pictures holders.
Besides the main material tagua, they
can nd some of these items made with
orange peel, coffee beans, coconut, totumo,
which is like coconut shell, acai beads and
many other seeds.
WEEKENDER: What is tagua, and
how did you hear about it?
GILLARD: This amazing sustainable and
carvable palm nut known as a vegetable
ivory grows in the rain forests in Ecuador
and Colombia where Sandra is from; her
father used to get small gures made out of
this nut for her and her sister when they were
little girls.
Tagua is a nut that (has been) around
for many decades and became an eco-
friendly substitute for the real ivory because
mammals like elephants and whales are
endangered.
WEEKENDER: Your website says
that tagua has a romantic energy. Can
you tell us a little more about what
that means?
GILLARD: The indigenous people of
South America used tagua to represent the
feminine because of its great magnet-like
romantic energy. Each member of the tribe
was given a tagua pendant to wear around
his or her neck. The natives believed that
persons wearing tagua would live in harmony
and always be loved by their family and
friends.
WEEKENDER: How do you go about
collecting the materials to make your
Left to right: One of Baras multicolored necklaces. Green Ceiba necklace.
Multicolored Cogua necklace from Bara.
A sampling of wares from Bara.
Baras Inza keychain.
Baras Tibu necklace.
These earrings from Bara are
made from orange peels.
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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
Adventures in the Wilder-
ness (570.343.5144 or jane@hiking-
jane.com)
Greater Scranton YMCA outings (Y
members/$5, non-members/$8):
Dorflinger Sanctuary (Hawley):
April 15, 9:15 a.m., meet Y parking lot,
Dunmore. 3 miles moderate, a look
at restored old glass milling build-
ings.
Endless Mountains Nature
Center: (Camp Lackawanna, Tunk-
hannock, 570.836.3835, www.EMN-
Conline.org)
Volunteers Needed for Flood
Cleanup: March 31, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Collect, move, separate debris. Ages
16+. Call or e-mail EMNCvolun-
teer@yahoo.com. Lunch, snacks,
beverages. Bring gloves, loppers,
ladders, chainsaws, wheelbarrows, if
available.
Nescopeck State Park (1137
Honey Hole Rd., Drums,
570.403.2006) All events free, unless
noted otherwise. Reservations re-
quired.
Signs of Spring: Wood Frog Trail
Hike: March 31, 1-2:30 p.m. One-mile
walk on Wood Frog Loop Trail. Regis-
tration required, call.
Biodiversity Basics Workshop for
Educators of Grades 4-12: April 12, 9
a.m.-4 p.m. Featuring Pennsylvania
Supplement to Windows on the Wild.
With special trip to Nature Conser-
vancys Tannersville Cranberry Bog.
6.0 hours CE. Pre-registration re-
quired, call. $20 material fee.
River Common (Wilkes-Barre,
rivercommon.org, 570.823.2101 ext.
128)
Irem Shrine Circus: April 10, noon-1
p.m., Millennium Circle Portal. Free.
Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat
Tour 11 a.m.-6 p.m., $14/regular,
$13/senior, $10/12 and under. Cele-
brating 50th year on the lake with
daily one-hour cruises. Info:
570.226.3293, wallenpaupackboat-
tour.com.
The Woods in your Back-
yard: A Sustainable Land-
scapes Workshop March 30,
Keystone College (La Plume); March
31, East Stroudsburg University (East
Stroudsburg), 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Lunch,
breaks, materials. Register: ag-
sci.psu.edu/backyard/woods,
570.825.1701.
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.
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)
Heart Failure Education Class:
April 4, 10 a.m.-noon, 2nd floor con-
ference room, GMV Richard and
Marion Pearsall Heart Hospital. Call
570.808.7920 for info.
Empty Arms Support Group: April
4, 6th floor dayroom. For info call
570.808.7920.
Bariatric Support Group: April 4,
3-4 p.m., GI Nutrition Conference
Room, Geisinger Specialty Services
(675 Baltimore Dr., Entrance A, Plains
Twp.). Registration required.
Holistic Moms Network (wyo-
mingvalleypa.holisticmoms.org, 1560
Wyoming Avenue, Forty Fort,
570.466.1347)
How to Feed Your Family Healthy
Foods on a Budget: April 5, 5:30-7:30
p.m., First United Methodist Church
(408 Wyoming Ave., West Pittston).
Everyone invited free; to join, tax-
deductible membership $45/year.
Info: hmnwyomingvalley@hot-
mail.com
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. 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)
Guilt & Depression; Facing Empti-
ness: March 28
Anger: April 4
Monroe County Garden Club
Monthly Meeting: March 30, 11:30
a.m., Monroe County Conservation
District (Environmental Education
Center, 8050 Running Valley Road,
Stroudsburg). Patrick Simonik to
present The Edible Garden. For
info, contact 570.420.0283, ades-
kus@ptd.net.
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.
NEPA Networkers, A Link-
edIn community
Spring Mixer: April 19, 5:30-7:30
p.m., East Mountain Inn (2400 East
End Blvd., Wilkes-Barre). $15, features
15-minute LinkedIn training session,
cash bar, snacks. RSVP to http://
linkd.in/x58ekc.
The NEPA Rainbow Alliance
(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.
NEPA Rainbow Awards Gala: April
28, 5-11 p.m., Radisson Lackawanna
Station Hotel (700 Lackawanna Ave.,
Scranton). $75, 2011 attendees save
$10 if buy by March 31.
Pride of NEPA meetings the
second Tues. of each month. Visit
prideofnepa.org for details.
St Josephs Senior Social
Club
Meeting: April 19, 2 p.m., St. Roc-
cos auditorium.
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
ext. 307 for info.
Support Group for Anxiety,
Stress, Depression April 3, 17,
6:30 p.m., St. Pauls Lutheran Church
(316 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountaintop).
Info: supportgroupmt@aol.com
Weight Watchers 8-Week
Program Thurs., 5:45-6:45 p.m.,
Mountainview Community Church (N.
Lehigh Church Road, White Haven).
Upfront fee $84. Registrants will be
contacted with exact date. Call
570.443.7618 or 262.6418. W
- compiled by Amanda
Riemensnyder, Weekender
Intern
Send your listings to
weekender@theweekender.com,
90 E. Market St., Wilkes-Barre,
PA18703 or fax to 570.831.7375
AGENDA, FROM PAGE 42
sorry mom&dad
By Justin Brown
Weekender Correspondent
I
n retrospect, I may not have
always shown the best judg-
ment when recognizing hon-
orable character. I did, after all, fly
across the country and present
Michael Lohan with a Father of
the Year Award.
Consider that water under the
bridge, with my standards of
judging good character in check,
as Id like to bring attention to a
man who deserves a parade of
firmhand shakes and a Get Out
of Jail free card if he ever gets
caught sending a picture of his
Schlongzilla to an intern. Thats
howimportant this man is to the
future of this country.
Hes Congressman Hansen
Clarke, a representative of Detroit
who proposed The Student Loan
Forgiveness Act of 2012 earlier
this month.
Its time for Congress to stand
up for the rights of student loan
borrowers, Clarke preached to
the House of Representatives.
This provides student loan bor-
rowers with a second chance,
those who have been struggling
financially. And by cutting this
debt, this frees up their money to
invest on their own. That will
create newjobs throughout this
country.
With the debt of student loans
disturbingly more than $1trillion,
America has a trillion problems
but a bitch aint one. Thats right,
$1trillion and counting. Twelve
zeroes! America hasnt seen12
zeroes shame the country since
the fifth season of Dancing with
the Stars.
Student loan forgiveness is a
pretty sensitive topic right now.
While some argue that forgive-
ness will only spoil the generation
of Millennials even more by bail-
ing themout of due responsibility,
I must point out as a Millennial
that people my age are part of an
entire lost generation that is not
starting families, getting mort-
gages or otherwise contributing
economically in the ways previ-
ous generations have. Were tak-
ing jobs beneath us, moving back
with our parents and drowning in
an ocean of debt before we even
have the chance to pay it back.
Somethings gotta give! Every-
one deserves the opportunity to be
educated without being forced
into poverty. Without any protec-
tion fromrising federal loan in-
terest rates and college tuition
prices, our future as a nation is left
more doomed than the Oprah
Winfrey Network.
If youre in the same boat as
me, or will be, contact our con-
gressman TomMarino at
570.836.8020 and tell himyou
want his support for The Student
Loan Forgiveness Act of 2012! W
The debt of student loans is more than $1 trillion;
Congressman Hansen Clarke, below, proposed the
Student Loan Forgiveness Act of 2012.
A trillion problems
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t was a rainy Sunday after-
noon on June 13, 2010 that
changed Donna Smith Da-
venports life forever. She was
driving from a church in Trucks-
ville to her grandmothers house
in Harveys Lake when she got in
a side-collision car accident that
resulted in a brain injury, broken
nose, neck, ribs, vertebrae, rup-
tured spleen, shattered pelvis and
punctured lungs.
Davenport is the honorary
chair for the 3rd annual Amer-
ican Red Cross Run for Red 5k
Run/Walk, which will take place
on Saturday, March 31 at 10:30
a.m. at the Northeastern Penn-
sylvania Region Blood Center on
New Commerce Blvd. in Ashley.
Last year, the Run for Red
raised $9,000, and this year the
goal is $15,000, according to
Race Director Phoretta Hoover.
Davenport will start the race as
well as share her story of how the
American Red Cross saved her
life afterward.
The Red Cross comes into
play because I lost my whole
blood volume three times within
24 hours, Davenport said.
She added that she originally
was supposed to be life-flighted,
but for some reason it never
happened.
If they would of life-flighted
me, they would have lost me
because there wouldnt have been
enough blood supply in the hel-
icopter, she said.
She was taken in the ambu-
lance to Geisinger in Wilkes-
Barre, and within two minutes,
she was bleeding to death. Had
Davenport arrived 120 seconds
later, she would have died.
I heard from a friend who was
a doctor in the ER that I left a
tray of blood from the ambulance
to operating table, and she said as
fast as the doctors were pouring
blood into me, I was pouring it
back out, she said. I believe I
used up the whole blood supply
at Geisinger Wilkes-Barre that
day.
She shared that she once be-
lieved that only elderly people or
people with cancer need blood,
but now realizes that anyone can
be in a situation where the un-
imaginable happens, and they
need blood supply.
I actually kind of feel like it
should be a law that people have
to donate blood because if theyre
the next ones in an accident,
theyre going to expect blood to
be given to them, and if theyve
never donated, how will they
know theres going to be a blood
supply? she said. Theyre just
depending on the good will of
others.
She appreciates the time that
people take to donate blood to
help those in need.
Nobody likes to be stuck in
the arm for 15 minutes or how
long it takes, but people do it,
and because they do, I am able to
be around today, she said.
The doctors werent sure if she
would be able to walk again or if
she would be dependent on other
people, due to her brain injury
from the car accident.
The fact that today I look, act
and feel like nothing ever hap-
pened, she said. When I tell
people about it, theyre shocked.
I pull up my shirt a little bit and
show them the 8-inch scar going
down my stomach. Thats pretty
much the only proof I have that it
happened. That and all the other
scars from head to toe. W
3rd Annual American Red
Cross Run for Red 5k Run/
Walk, Sat., March 31, 10:30
a.m., registration 9 a.m., NEPA
Regional Blood Center (29 New
Commerce Blvd., Hanover
Industrial Park). $15 pre-regis-
ter, $20 day of. Info:
570.823.7161 ext. 340, hoov-
erp@usa.redcross.org, wyo-
mingvalley.redcross.org.
Racing for the Red Cross
By Amanda
Riemensnyder
Weekender Intern
Run for the Red honorary chair Donna Smith Davenport
knows firsthand how important the Red Cross is to
people in need. Below is one of the remnants she has
from accident that almost claimed her life.
Nobody likes to be
stuck in the arm
for 15 minutes or
how long it takes,
but people do it,
and because they
do, I am able to be
around today.
Run for the Red honorary
chair Donna Smith Davenport
Runners at last years Run for the Red set off from the
starting line.
L
OS ANGELES A
Florida man has agreed to
plead guilty to hacking
into the e-mail accounts of
celebrities such as Christina
Aguilera, Mila Kunis and Scar-
lett Johansson, whose nude
photos eventually landed on the
Internet, according to court
documents filed Thursday.
Christopher Chaney, 35, of
Jacksonville, Fla., will plead
guilty Monday in Los Angeles
federal court to nine felony
counts, including unauthorized
access to a computer and wire-
tapping, the documents say. He
faces up to 60 years in prison.
Defense attorney Christopher
Chestnut said Thursday night
that he is still working with
prosecutors and wouldnt con-
firm the number of felony
counts Chaney will plead guilty
to.
To date, Chris has been very
cooperative with prosecutors,
hes remorseful for any of the
harm caused to the stars, and
just looks to a resolution of the
case, Chestnut said.
Chaney was arrested in Octo-
ber as part of a yearlong in-
vestigation of celebrity hacking
that authorities dubbed Oper-
ation Hackerazzi.
Prosecutors said Chaney
hacked into the e-mail accounts
of more than 50 people in the
entertainment industry, including
Aguilera and Johansson. Nude
photos Johansson had taken of
herself were later posted on the
Internet. Aguilera also had pri-
vate photos put online, court
documents show.
Johansson told Vanity Fair for
its December issue that the
photos were meant for Ryan
Reynolds, who is now her ex-
husband.
Chaney mined through publi-
cly available data to figure out
password and security questions
for celebrity accounts. He hi-
jacked a forwarding feature so
that a copy of every email a
celebrity received was sent to an
account he controlled, according
to court documents.
Chaney said he managed to
hack into Johanssons e-mail
account to send one of her ac-
quaintances an e-mail containing
a nude photo of her in exchange
for a photo, authorities said.
A search warrant unsealed
and obtained by The Associated
Press said Chaneys computer
hard drive contained numerous
private celebrity photos and a
document that compiled their
extensive personal data.
Chaney forwarded many of
the photographs to two gossip
websites and another hacker, but
there wasnt any evidence that
he profited from his scheme,
authorities said. He has since
apologized for his actions. W
Nude photos Scarlett Johansson took for then-husband
Ryan Reynolds wound up in the wrong hands and on
the Internet.
Celeb
hacker
pleads
guilty
By Greg Risling
Weekender Wire Services
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health of it
By Tim Hlivia
Special to the Weekender
O
ne question I am frequent-
ly asked by my female
clients is if there is any
way to get rid of the lumps and
bumps that are often referred to
as cellulite. What I try to explain
to them is that approximately
70-90 percent of all women,
regardless of shape or size, have
some cellulite. Its typically
found in areas where people store
more fat the hips, thighs, butt,
back of the arms and belly. The
appearance is often lumpy and
unpleasant. But is there a way to
smooth it away once its made its
mark?
Cellulite is not disease, an
illness, nor is it a condition or
syndrome. It is simply too much
fat in one or more areas. It tends
to develop under the skins fat
layer just beneath the surface. It
affects women more than men
because of the organization of fat
layers. In women, these layers are
organized in vertical chambers
where the fat can push through.
This is what creates that dreaded
dimpled appearance. In men, the
fat layers are organized in more
of a crosshatch pattern which
resists the fat pushing through to
the surface.
Your body composition (mus-
cle to fat ratio), genes, age and
lifestyle are all contributing
factors on whether or not you
have cellulite. And despite what
many people think, cellulite is
not prejudice to only those who
are overweight. In fact, many
skinny women and adolescent
girls have some cellulite.
Cellulite is genetic but not
hereditary. That means you are
not destined to have cellulite just
because your mother does. And
the even better news is that you
can dramatically improve the
appearance of cellulite even if
your female relatives have it.
Dieting without exercise or the
wrong diet-and-exercise plan can
actually make your cellulite
worse. Some people tend to focus
on cardio as their go-to exercise
strategy. They think longer and
more frequent bouts of it must be
better. Its a fair argument until
the facts are understood.
Hours and hours spent pound-
ing the pavement (or treadmill)
does not keep cellulite at bay. It
actually promotes muscle loss
and stubborn fat storage. In order
to melt this fat away, the best
method is specific resistance-
training protocols. Lean muscle
tissue is vitally important at
changing your overall body com-
position.
Unfortunately, there is no easy
fix, and you certainly will not
find your cellulite remedy in a
tube or a bottle. Cellulite creams
and removal techniques are at-
tractive to the consumer. Thats
advertising. There is no scientific
evidence that topical creams or
treatments work long term. Since
cellulite is simply an abundance
of stored fat, none of these top-
ical treatments will be beneficial.
Losing the fat you are carrying
is the only successful, long term
remedy. W
Tim will host a fitness
seminar thatll cover this topic
and many others Wednesday,
March 28 at 8 p.m. at Leverage
Fitness Studio (900 Rutter Ave.,
Forty Fort).
Losing the fat is the only true cure for cellulite.
The C word
L
OS ANGELES On the
cover of the current GQ, a
beaming Drake strides
confidently toward the reader, fit
and fearless in a $3,100 Gucci
suit and $1,590 Tom Ford shoes.
Inside, the 25-year-old rapper
greets the magazines reporter
poolside at his lady-fantasy
(her words) compound in the San
Fernando Valley.
Writer Claire Hoffman gets
Drake to reveal cover-worthy
morsels about his womanizing
(prodigious, now purportedly
regretted), his fragile paternal
ties and his Internet-fueled entree
into the music world. After wine
spritzers, dinner and a look at the
projection system above his bed,
the story ends with the young
star asking the journalist: Are
you or are you not sleeping with
me?
The proposition may have been
hypothetical, as Hoffman wrote,
but it lent a telling zing about
Drakes ample feeling of oats.
The 1,500-word magazine piece,
in fact, gave the star and his
interlocutor something of what
they both wanted. Drake got the
chance to be confirmed as a lord
of the pop-culture moment, if
stumbling a bit on his own swag
and swagger. Hoffman got to
demonstrate her skill at getting
famous people talking and mis-
stepping as she previously did,
more dramatically, with profiles
of the boorish Girls Gone Wild
kingpin Joe Francis coaxing
underage girls into his videos,
and of the ill-starred singer Amy
Winehouse, smoking crack and
flirting with the abyss in her
London flat.
Drake Is Living the High
Life represents one of the latest
iterations of an apparently un-
sinkable, occasionally intriguing,
media vehicle. The celebrity
magazine profile especially
the ones suggesting an intimate
view inside a hidden world
survives even as many luminaries
seize control of their own stories
via blogs and social media, even
as uber-controlling publicists
parse out less and less time with
the stars.
Whether its a private meet-
ing, or something like a date,
many readers fantasize about
going out with a big celebrity.
These journalists are still their
surrogates, said Meryl Gordon,
director of the magazine writing
program at NYU. I dont have
trouble with the conceit, as long
as you dont take it too far.
Gordon thinks Hoffmans
Drake profile got it about right.
She does it with a wink and a
nod, Gordon said. In the end, it
just made me smile.
The magazine industry, which
has struggled for years with
declining newsstand sales, leans
heavily on the allure of celebri-
ties. And mens magazines have
used the conceit of date-as-in-
terview for at least 30 years,
cranking up the lust-meter with
each ensuing year. But by many
accounts, the stars have gotten
more parsimonious about access.
And the challenge for writers and
editors never wanes: presenting
hyper-public figures in a fresh
way.
Its not brain-surgery hard, but
its hard, said Hoffman, previ-
ously a staff writer at the Los
Angeles Times and now a free-
lancer who has written for GQ,
Rolling Stone and other publi-
cations. The conceit is always
that you are going to get in there
and discover them in some way
they havent been discovered
before.
Drake is a creature of the
Internet and social media. He has
been blogging since long before
he became famous and he tweets
pictures of himself, Hoffman
said. He is constantly already
exposing himself and the idea is,
I am going to expose him anew.
Hoffmans had to make that
happen largely based on the 90
minutes she had been granted to
visit Aubrey Drake Graham at
his home. She stretched that to
maybe two hours and mostly let
the performer do the telling, and
showing his house, the abun-
dant waterfalls, the pool filled
with statues of nude women, all
forming a scene, Hoffman wrote,
akin to one of those late-night
Lifetime soft-core romance
flicks.
Hoffman suggests it is her host
who has decided to offer some-
thing more than a simple con-
versation. Hes going to ignore
my pen and my tape recorder and
my list of questions, she writes,
and open up his soft, emotive
heart as if we were on the most
amazing first date ever.
When it launched Esquire
Goes on a Date in the early
1980s, the unusual pretext was all
the magazines idea. The maga-
zines once and future editor, Lee
Eisenberg, wrote the un-bylined
stories. W
In his recent GQ cover story, Drake stumbles a little on
his own swag and swagger.
New level
of celebrity
exposure
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By Jeff and Amanda of 98.5 KRZ
Special to the Weekender
Amandas Bitch:
Like many people, Im not
great with change. I resist it as
long as possible and only give
in when forced. I literally just
read my first e-book after years
of insisting I prefer to have
and hold an actual hard copy.
Needless to say, whenever
Facebook changes things, Im
not happy about it and, judging
by most of the posts my
friends have been writing, the
new timeline hasnt gained
much approval. All profiles
will be changed over this week
to the new timeline, if it hasnt
been changed over already.
After having it for more than
a week, I just cant get into it.
My page looks so mish
moshed and out of order. If it
aint broke, dont fix it, Face-
book! The new timeline basi-
cally forces your past down
your throat. It gives you the
ability to jump back to your
posts from years ago some
you might like to reflect on,
others, not so much.
I just dont understand why
Facebook feels the need to
keep messing with things.
Some changes, err, improve-
ments, its made have been
great, like being able to tag
friends in posts and pictures,
being able to group friends into
different categories and even
being able to post polls, but
why, why, did you need to
mess with the foundation of
the networking site?
Our simple little profiles
were happy the way they were,
and no one likes these time-
lines. Give us an option! Let
us opt into the timeline! Nope,
instead, weve all become so
addicted to the social-network-
ing tool that we just go along
with it, unhappily, and com-
plain about the timeline.
Lets hope Facebook doesnt
mess with anything else for a
long while at least long
enough for us to delete old
regrettable posts from back in
2006 that now appear.
Jeffs Brag:
I love peanut butter. I mean
really love it! But Im also
really particular about what I
eat. Im back on another round
of P90X (the new version this
time), and my goal is to
get ripped (or at least
partially torn) by sum-
mer. The problem with
peanut butter is the
calories. Its true that
the fat in peanut butter
is largely the good fats,
but theres no getting
around the fact that its
about 190 calories for
two measly tablespoons!
Then figure in the calo-
ries from whatever you
put the peanut butter
on, and now youre
doing some serious
damage.
And if you buy nat-
ural peanut butter or a
healthier version such
as Smart Choice, the
calories are still the
same. (And its dis-
gusting trying to deal
with that lake of oil that floats
at the top.)
OK, heres the good news.
There is now a product that
eliminates 85 percent of the
calories from the fat in peanut
butter! Its called PB2, and its
actually a powder that you mix
with water to form the peanut
butter. In laymans terms, heres
how they did it. They crush
peanuts into a powder, then
add just a smidgen of sugar
and salt. Theres none of that
oil you get from regular or
natural peanut butter. The re-
sult: Instead of 190 calories for
two tablespoons, its about 60!
And none of that fat!
But heres the best part: It
tastes just like regular peanut
butter! The only downside? It
costs a lot more, and you need
to make it each time. But if
youre trying to cut calories
and cant live without your
peanut butter, Id highly recom-
mend trying PB2. The only
local store I have found it at
so far is Fitness Headquarters
in Wilkes-Barre or Dickson
City. Choosy mothers may
choose Jif, but choosy people
trying to lose weight should try
PB2. W
Hear Jeff and Amanda Bitch
& Brag Fridays at 3:30 p.m.
on 98.5 KRZ.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg shows the sites new
timeline that Amanda hates during the f/8 conference
in San Francisco last fall.
PB2, a friend of fitness fanatics, peanut-butter lovers
and Jeff.
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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 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.
Story Time with the Bunny: March
31, 11 a.m.
Library Express (2nd Floor, Mall
at Steamtown, 570.558.1670, Face-
book.com/LibraryExpress)
Open Mic Poetry Reading hosted
by Brian Fanelli: March 29, 6:30 p.m.
Always on final Thurs., open to
everyone. 12 spots, 6 minutes each;
first come, first read.
Lizza Studios (900 Rutter Ave.,
Suite 10, Forty Fort, 570.991.6611,
betsy@lizzastudios.com)
On display: A private collection of
work by Czech artist Colini.
New Visions Studio & Gal-
lery (201 Vine St., Scranton,
www.newvisionstudio.com,
570.878.3970)
Writers Showcase: March 31, 7 p.m.
Free, wine and refreshments.
University of Scran-
ton
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.
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: through March 31.
Ashley Gries Exhibit for Keystone
College Senior Exhibition: through
April. Reception April 6, 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., noon-3 p.m., or by appointment.
David Bender: through March 29.
Sculptures, drawings.
Rising Artists from Keystone
College Senior Exhibition: April 6-28.
Reception April 6, 6-9 p.m. Free, open
to public. Graphic design, sculpture,
ceramics, blown glass, book arts.
The Butternut Gallery &
Second Story Books (204
Church St, 2nd Floor, Montrose)
March-April hours: Thurs.-Sat., 11
a.m.-5 p.m.
Better Enjoyed than Hidden:
Collectors Work at Butternut Gal-
lery: through May 12. Paintings,
sculptures, jewelry, pottery from art
collectors.
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: through April 2.
Photographer Rebecca A. Battle.
Free, open to public.
Everhart Museum (1901 Mul-
berry St., Scranton, PA,
570.346.7186, www.ev-
erhart-museum.org)
Admission $5
adults; $3 students/
seniors; $2 children
6-12; members free.
Posing Beauty in African
American 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.
The Visiting Nurse Association of
Scranton: One Hundred Years:
through March 30; April 16-May 4.
Free during gallery hours. Gallery
lecture, March 30, 5 p.m., Pearn
Auditorium, Brennan Hall. Public
reception to follow at gallery.
The Linder Gallery at Keys-
tone College (570.945.8335,
keystone.edu/lindergallery)
Bill Tersteeg and Students exhibi-
tion (ceramics): through April 29.
Lucille Norella artwork on dis-
play through March, Wayne Memorial
Hospital, second floor, David Katz
Conference Room and first floor
corridor, Park St., Honesdale.
Luzerne County Historical
Society Museum (69 S. Franklin
St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.823.6244,
lchs@epix.net)
The Wonderful Story of Planters
Peanuts: March 31-Oct. 27. Opening
reception March 30, 5-8 p.m. $20/per
person, $15/members. RSVP.
Mahady Gallery (Marywood
University, 570.348.6211 x 2428, mary-
wood.edu/galleries.)
Gallery hours: Mon., Thurs.-Fri., 9
a.m.-4 p.m.; Tues.-Wed., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.;
Sat.-Sun., 1-4 p.m.
Senior Exhibition 2012: March
31-April 22. Reception March 31, 2-5
p.m.
Marquis Art and Frame (515
Center St., Scranton, 570.344.3313)
Marywood University Student
Invitational Exhibition: April 6-May 1.
Reception April 6, 6-8:30 p.m., wine,
refreshments. Free to public. Select
students will exhibit their work using
varied media.
Marquis Art & Frame (122 S.
Main St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.823.0518)
Gallery hours Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Trio Manifesto-selected works by
Mark Maglioli, Sue Obaza, Bernadette
Harrison: through April 28, Second
floor gallery.
The Maslow Study Gallery
for Contemporary Art (Mary-
wood University, first floor, Shields
Center for Visual Arts, 570.348.6211
ext. 2428, marywood.edu/galleries)
Hours: Mon., Thurs., Fri., 9 a.m.-4
p.m.; Tues.-Wed., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat.-
Sun., 1-4 p.m.
Modes of Engagement: through
April 6. Guest curator Nicole Claase.
New Visions Studio & Gal-
lery (201 Vine St., Scranton,
www.newvisionstudio.com,
570.878.3970)
Gallery hours: Tues.-Sun., noon-6 p.m.
and by appointment.
Natures Finest Art: through March
30. Artists whose subject matter or
materials come from the earth. Dana
Gabel, Mark Charles Rooney, Amy
Lynn Wyman, Bethel Wyman.
Group Exhibit / Independent Artist
Collective and Scranton High stu-
dents: April 6-27. Opening reception
April 6, 5-10 p.m., refreshments.
Pauly Friedman Art Gallery
(Misericordia University,
570.674.6250, misericordia.edu/art)
Gallery Hours: Mon. closed, Tue.-
Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-5
p.m., Sat.-Sun. 1-5 p.m.
Student Art Exhibition: Mixed
Media: through March 31. More than
40 works in ceramics, drawing,
painting, photography, sculpture,
watercolor.
Sordoni Art Gallery at
Wilkes University (150 S. River
St., Stark Learning Center)
Gallery hours: Daily, noon-4:30 p.m.
Detroit Forsaken: through May
20. Sordoni Fundraiser, March 29, 5-7
p.m. $35. Gallery talk by Ryan Spen-
cer Reed followed by cocktail hour.
RSVP to 570.408.4325.
STAR Gallery at the Mall at
Steamtown (570.969.2537/
343.3048)
Embrace a Mark Ciocca Art Col-
lection: through March 30. Silk
screen, relief prints.
Transylvanian Passages: April 6,
6-9 p.m. Simona Gavern, photo mon-
tage from artists homeland. Live
music, refreshments.
Weinberg Memorial Library
(University of Scranton)
Alphabets from the Zaner-Bloser
Collection: through April 5, Heritage
Room. Free during library hours. Call
570.941.6341.
Widmann Gallery (Located in
Kings Colleges Sheehy-Farmer
Campus Center between North Fran-
klin and North Main Streets, Wilkes-
Barre, 570.208.5900, ext. 5328)
Gallery hours: Mon. through Fri. 9
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free and open to
the public.
Around the Valley in HDR:
through March 29. Robert Brogham-
er, surrealism-style oil-stained glass
pieces, digital photography of local
landmarks. W
-- compiled by Amanda
Riemensnyder, Weekender
Intern
Send your listings to:
weekender@theweekender.com,
90 E. Market Street
Wilkes-Barre PA18703 or fax to
570.831.7375. Deadline for
publication is Mondays at 2 p.m.
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Suzanne
Kapral Kelly,
Kingston
A
s Development Director of The Lands at
Hillside Farms in Trucksville, Suzanne
Kapral Kelly knows a thing or two about
sustainable living. Active at the farm and
within the community, Suzanne spends much
of her time contributing to multiple nonprots.
When shes not raising money for others, Suzanne
can be found studying for her masters degree in
organizational/non-prot management or spending time
with her son, Matt, who she says never fails to trigger the
best belly laughs.
Favorite thing about your occupation: My
unshakable faith in the mission of this historic educational
farm. The mission of The Lands is not a job, it is a lifestyle
based on respect, compassion and sustainability. Plus, I get
to do what I love raise money for an organization
that has and will continue to impact current and future
generations. Of course, hanging with our co-faculty farm
animals is pretty cool, too!
Community involvement: For over a decade, I was
involved with our local PBS station in various on-air
and fundraising capacities. In 2010 I traded cameras for
cows. Today I am involved with Wilkes-Barre General
Hospitals Healthy Woman, Child Development Council,
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and numerous
community/education related events at The Lands.
Current projects: So many great things happening
at the farm! Our greenhouses are completely restored and
bursting with color. We relocated a historic barn from
Hayeld Farms that will soon serve as Hillside Mercantile,
which will sell local and U.S.A.-made products. Also, we
are breaking ground for an expanded green parking lot
that will include rain gardens, walking paths and 15+ new
trees.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
Veterinarian (thanks to All Creatures Great and Small
and Mr. Ed).
If you could teach more people to take steps
towards a more-sustainable life. Sustainability is not all
or nothing, but a process. Afew tweaks can signicantly
improve the health of your body, mind, soul and family as
well as the environment and local economy.
Recent news about yourself or place of
employment: Through the kindness and generosity of
two organizations, Proctor & Gamble and Degenstein
Foundation, special needs and disadvantaged children from
throughout our region can now experience The Lands at
Hillside Farms. West Side Area Career Training Center
was recently awarded a $10,000 SkillsUSA/Lowes grant
and students will spend the next several weeks at the farm
making repairs and necessary improvements. Our LIU18/
Dream Green Farm now includes more students, more
responsibilities and, best of all, more accomplishments.
Two other extraordinary projects are thisclose to
fruition, yet I cannot share any details yet. But, I can
tell you they are landmark and mission-driven. Keep
reading!
...
Who is...
Development Director,
The Lands at Hillside Farms
PHOTOGRAPH BY RACHEL A. PUGH
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327 cubic inch,
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This week, wise advice, insight or life-
changing perspective is likely to arrive
through the words of a child, crazy person
or drunken idiot you know. Listen very
carefully. Naturally, most of what they say
will be laughable, discardable nonsense
and should be instantly dismissed. Howev-
er, theres at least one priceless gem in
there that youd do well to heed. Miss or
ignore it at your peril, or youll pay conse-
quences you cant easily afford. They
wont remember the moment clearly
enough to say I told you so later but
youll hear it ringing in your ears, anyway.
TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20)
Enforcing personal boundaries is the
most natural thing in the world for you,
except when their violation comes from a
completely unexpected direction: Perhaps
someone you trust so indiscriminately that
it never occurred to you that they could
intrude, for example. Then, of course,
bringing it to their attention could be quite
awkward, especially since you effectively
gave them carte blanche into your life.
Nevertheless, not speaking up goes against
the grain of who you are, so please say
something. Hopefully, this is someone
whos close enough to you to understand
and, once youve made your point, should
respect it.
GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20)
Sometimes its your job to stick up for
those who cant or wont defend them-
selves. While being a stalwart and stead-
fast advocate for those who need it is an
admirable goal, this isnt one of those
times. This particular battle isnt being
fought because theyd rather keep the
peace, not because theyre unable to fight
it. Theyre perfectly capable; theyve just
made the choice to let things go instead.
So you can see how taking up the standard
and charging into the fray on their behalf
might not be appreciated no matter how
good your intentions.
CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22)
While its true that sometimes youre
high maintenance and demand more than
youre probably strictly due, this isnt
one of those times. Basic human decency
is something we all have a right to, and if
youre not getting it, its fair for you to call
it out. Before you do, however, consider
this: Instead of sticking to your guns and
fighting yet another battle, forget for a
minute that youre in the right, and consid-
er other options like simply forgetting
about it. Do you, after all, really need to be
here? Is it really worth the energy? You
might be happier, if you can, just letting
this one go.
LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22)
My improv coach said to me, There are
no good or bad choices, only fun choices
and not-fun choices. While this doesnt
necessarily carry over completely into real
life, there is something to it. Often, your
decisions really can be boiled down to
what will, ultimately, create the most fun
for all involved (especially, but not exclu-
sively, you). The best part of choosing the
fun option whenever you can is that its
also frequently the right option some-
thing youll discover after the fact. When
in doubt this week, choose the option
thatll ultimately lead to more fun. Even if
it turns out to be the wrong choice, at
least, you know, youll have had a good
time figuring it out.
VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22)
There are few people more stubbornly
persistent than you Virgos. When youre
right, its almost impossible for you to drop
the subject until everyones figured that
out. Sometimes, however, it becomes
obvious that youll just have to agree to
disagree, since you could both talk until
the cows come home and never change
each others minds. However, this may
never become clear to the other person.
Thats when its time to take matters into
your own hands, and simply end the dis-
cussion. Cut them off. Walk away if neces-
sary. Thats this weeks challenge. This
will be insanely hard for you, but it still
must be done. Good luck.
LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22)
You suck at keeping secrets and
consequently really shouldnt be asked to.
As a friend, you should be able to keep
even the most volatile secret quiet for a
few days or not spill the beans about some-
ones surprise party. But more than that is
really beyond you which is important
information to share before you become
privy to any more confidences. Resist the
temptation to hear juicy news youll feel
compelled to spread. If you think youre
about to hear something you shouldnt, be
fair and speak up to let them know: Your
vault only stays locked for so long.
SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21)
Forcing someone to live up to the prom-
ises they made isnt easy and isnt always
advisable. Sometimes its better and its
almost always easier to simply let them
off the hook. Resist the temptation to do so
this time around, though. Youd be doing
both them and yourself a grave disservice.
You might be able to forgive them for
letting you down, but they would have a
hard time forgiving themselves. Consider
it a gift, sticking to your guns and making
them come through. Even if its difficult,
youll both be glad in the end that you did.
SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21)
Once you leave for the greener pastures
next door, you may discover that not only
are they less nice than they seemed from
afar, but theyre actually much worse than
the place you just ditched them for. Of
course, by then, its usually much too late
to hit the rewind button and return to the
relatively plush circumstances you aban-
doned, so you have to stew in your regret
instead. This time, since you havent yet
made the leap youre contemplating, you
have the luxury of really investigating the
situation youre thinking of migrating to
before you leave this one. It may feel pret-
ty cheap and selfish to so callously explore
your other options, and it is but its also
wiser than just making a blind leap of faith
youd later regret.
CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19)
Youre not obligated to help others when
theyve taken on too much. Thats still
something you can do, of course, but feel-
ing forced into it (perhaps because their
intentions are so good and honorable and
yours are more selfish) is hardly a happy
scenario. As noble as their efforts are,
theyre still the result of their decisions,
not yours. While you may wish you were
as honorable and amazing as they are, their
path isnt your path. Do what you can feel
good about doing, then let the rest go. If
they want to be a saint, let them do it most-
ly under their own steam.
AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18)
You know all too well how intoxicating
and liberating a taste of freedom can be,
which is why it may be hard for you to
allow someone else to experience it. This
week, you need to conquer your fears and
remember that while they, too, will surely
adore the sweet taste of a broadened hori-
zon, they wont necessarily react to it in
the same ways you would. In fact, any hint
of clinginess or restraint from you, and
that freedom will just taste that much more
wonderful. Aim for affectionate and en-
couraging open-mindedness, no matter
your fears. Acting on those fears will only,
after all, make them more likely to come
true.
PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20)
Being the bearer of bad tidings is a huge
drag. And theres something to be said for
staying out of something thats really none
of your business. However, if positions
were reversed, and youd want someone to
tell you the kind of information youre
now privy to, you may have an obligation
to share what you know and deal with the
(probably mostly negative) fallout from
that revelation. Shirking this undesirable
duty isnt something you should feel good
about even if you can get away with it. Grit
your teeth, and find a way to spill the
beans. W
To contact Caeriel, e-mail
sign.language.astrology@gmail.com.
By Caeriel Crestin
Weekender Correspondent
LADY GAGA
March 28 1986
ELLE MACPHERSON
March 29 1964
ERIC CLAPTON
March 30 1945
CHRISTOPHER WALKEN
March 31 1943
RANDY ORTON
April 1 1980
CHRISTOPHER MELONI
(pictured)
April 2 1961
AMANDA BYNES
April 3 1986
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AUDI 03 TT
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BEAUTIFUL AUTO
4 cylinder 1.8.
Loaded, silver black
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BMW `99 M3
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air intake. All main-
tenance records
available. $11,500
OBO. 570-466-2630
CHRYSLER `04
SEBRING
LXI CONVERTIBLE
Low miles - 54,000.
V6. FWD. Leather
interior. Great
shape. A/C. CD.
All power.
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New inspection &
tires.
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412 Autos for Sale
DODGE `00 DURANGO
SPORT
4.7 V8, 4WD, 3rd
row seat, runs
good, needs body
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570-902-5623
FORD `95
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570-760-5833
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HONDA `02 PILOT
Inspected, 12
tags,
insurable. Excel-
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90,000 miles.
$7,000
570-823-7176
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
VOLKSWAGEN 00
BEETLE
2.0 automatic, air
67k miles $6400.
570-466-0999
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42,000 miles,
garage kept
18 chrome wheels,
Raptor hood with a
Ram Air package.
$10,000, negotiable
(570) 852-1242
TOYOTA 04 CELICA GT
112K miles. Blue,
5 speed. Air,
power
windows/locks,
CD/cassette, Key-
less entry, sun-
roof, new battery.
Car drives and
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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
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CHEVY 77 CORVETTE
Red & red, all
original. Non hits,
restoration. Rides
and looks new.
Exceptionally clean.
A/c, pb, ps, pw, 51K
$12,400
570-563-5056
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
415 Autos-Antique
& Classic
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
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
OLDSMOBILE
`68
DELMONT
Must Sell!
Appraised
for $9,200
All original
45,000 miles
350 Rocket
engine
Fender skirts
Always
garaged
Will sell for
$6,000
Serious
inquires only
570-
690-0727
421 Boats &
Marinas
MIRRORCRAFT 01
FISHING BOAT
LOADED. 30 hp
Johnson, Bow
mounted trolling
motor, 2 fish find-
ers, live well, bilge,
lights, swivel seats
and trailer. Garage
kept. $5,900.
Call Chuck at
570-466-2819
427 Commercial
Trucks &
Equipment
CHEVY 08 3500
HD DUMP TRUCK
2WD, automatic.
Only 12,000 miles.
Vehicle in like
new condition.
$19,000.
570-288-4322
439 Motorcycles
BMW 07 K1200 GT
Low mileage. Many
extras. Clean.
$9,000
(570) 646-2645
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
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HARLEY 2011
HERITAGE SOFTTAIL
Black. 1,800 miles.
ABS brakes. Securi-
ty System Package.
$16,000 firm.
SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY
570-704-6023
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
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
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
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
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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 `01 JIMMY
Less than 5,000
miles on engine.
4WD. Power acces-
sories. Inspected.
Runs great. $4,800
or best offer. Call
570-696-9518 or
570-690-3709
451 Trucks/
SUVs/Vans
FORD `10 F150
BLACK KING RANCH
4X4 LARIAT 145
WB STYLESIDE
5.4L V8 engine
Electronic
6 speed auto-
matic. Brown
leather King
Ranch interior.
Heat/cool front
seats. Power
moonroof, rear
view camera,
18 aluminum
wheels, tow
package,
navigation
system.
23,000 miles.
Asking $33,000
Call Jeff @
570-829-7172
GMC `05 SAVANA
1500 Cargo Van.
AWD. V8 automatic.
A/C. New brakes &
tires. Price reduced
$10,250. Call
570-474-6028
MERCURY `03
MOUNTAINEER
AWD. Third row
seating. Economical
6 cylinder automat-
ic. Fully loaded with
all available options.
93k pampered miles.
Garage kept. Safety /
emissions inspected
and ready to go. Sale
priced at $7595.
Trade-ins accepted.
Tag & title process-
ing available with
purchase. Call Fran
for an appointment
to see this out-
standing SUV.
570-466-2771
Scranton
MITSUBISHI `11
OUTLANDER SPORT SE
AWD, Black interi-
or/exterior, start/
stop engine with
keyless entry, heat-
ed seats, 18 alloy
wheels, many extra
features. Only Low
Miles. 10 year,
100,000 mile war-
ranty. $22,500. Will-
ing to negotiate.
Serious inquires
only - must sell,
going to law school.
(570) 793-6844
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RANGE ROVER
07 SPORT
Supercharged
59,000 miles, fully
loaded. Impeccable
service record.
$36,000
570-283-1130
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509 Building/
Construction/
Skilled Trades
522 Education/
Training
509 Building/
Construction/
Skilled Trades
is now hiring PA Blasters/Shooters
Required: Valid PA Blasters License OR
1. 21 years of age
2. 1 year blasting experience (general experience
working with explosives) AND
3. Ability to pass the Notice of Clearance by
successfully completing the US Dept. of Justice
Employee Possessor Questionnaire (felony
criminal background check)
Please email resume to
US.landjobs@cggveritas.com,
or apply online and view job description at
www.cggveritas.com/careers
(Keyword: shooter) or call
832-351-8904 or 403-819-6136.
Exciting opportunity
supporting an Autism and
behavioral program in
Northeastern PA!
Master Degree in Special Education
or related field preferred.
Leadership skills, administrative
experience and creativity a must!
Please send or e-mail your resume
and educational background to:
c/o The Times Leader
Box 3055
15 N. Main Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250
Education Director
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AUTOMOTIVE
SERVICE
DIRECTORY
468 Auto Parts
All Junk
Cars &
Trucks
Wanted
Highest
Prices
Paid In
CA$H
FREE
PICKUP
570-574-1275
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570-301-3602
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$ WANTED JUNK $
VEHICLES
LISPI TOWING
We pick up 822-0995
506 Administrative/
Clerical
ASSISTANT TO THE
PRESIDENT OF
MANUFACTURING
At our Hanover
Township location.
Individual will handle
Purchase Orders by
matching POs to
packing slips.
Also, the individual
will verify atten-
dance, some data
entry and miscella-
neous office duties
as required.
COMPETITIVE
BENEFIT PACKAGE
All qualified individu-
als are asked to
forward their
resumes to:
Medico Industries,
Inc., Attn: Human
Resources
1500 Highway 315
Wilkes-Barre, PA
18711. EOE.
PART TIME
MEDICAL BILLING
Experienced med-
ical biller needed
for a busy chiro-
practic office.
Hours 9am to 2pm,
Monday - Friday.
Duties include pay-
ment posting, daily
balancing, accounts
receivable and
sending out paper
and electronic bills.
EHR, Physician Cre-
dentialing and
Transcription expe-
rience a plus. Must
have strong com-
puter skills. Please
send resumes to
TCC22@epix.net or
mail to:
TUROSKY
CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC
420 MAIN STREET
EDWARDSVILLE, PA
18704
508 Beauty/
Cosmetology
HAIR STYLIST
OR NAIL TECH
Experienced with
clientele.
570-474-7208
leave message
527 Food Services/
Hospitality
COOKS SERVERS
KITCHEN HELP
Full/Part time. Good
starting pay. Experi-
ence preferred.
Lakeside Skillet
Pole 279 Lakeside
Drive Harveys Lake
527 Food Services/
Hospitality
LINE COOKS SERVERS
KITCHEN HELP
Full/Part Time.
APPLY IN PERSON
COLONIAL FAMILY
RESTAURANT
2001 WYOMING AVE.,
WYOMING. 287-2462
NORMS
PIZZA & EATERY
Now hiring
HOSTESS & COUNTER
Call 821-7000
538 Janitorial/
Cleaning
EXPERIENCED
FLOOR PERSON
Needed part time,
flex hours including
weekends. Wilkes-
Barre area. Must
have own trans-
portation and valid
PA Drivers License.
Call 570-822-5756
Monday-Friday
10am-5pm.
HOUSEKEEPERS, FLOOR
CARE AND LAUNDRY
Healthcare Services
Group is currently
looking to fill full
time and part time
positions. Please
apply in person at
Golden Living East
Mountain, 100 East
Mountain Blvd,
Wilkes-Barre, PA
18702
542 Logistics/
Transportation
DRIVER/WAREHOUSER
Full time position.
Local work.
CDL required with
1 year experience.
Straight truck &
material handling.
Benefits included.
Apply in person at:
Specialty Products
and Installation Co.
2 Stevens Road
Wilkes-Barre, PA
EOE
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icated route! Home
every night! Great
Pay, Benefits!
Estenson Logistics
Apply:
www.goelc.com
1-866-336-9642
542 Logistics/
Transportation
DRIVERS
Due to our contin-
ued growth, Bolus
Freight Systems
is expanding its fleet
of company drivers.
Company drivers
will enjoy dedicated
runs or regional
runs. You can be
home every night or
every weekend, the
choice is yours.
You can earn in
excess of $1400 per
week, and you will
be driving a new or
late model truck.
Part time and week-
end work also avail-
able. This is a
career opportunity
for dependable driv-
ers to work for an
industry leader and
one of the highest
paying companies in
the business. We
offer a performance
bonus, paid vaca-
tions and holidays,
medical and life
insurance as well as
401K. For more
information call:
1-800-444-1497
ext 721 or hit 0
and ask for
Carl or Joe D.
DRIVERS
No experience nec-
essary. Must have
clean criminal &
MVR. Will train.
Sign On Bonus &
Safety Bonus.
Krise/STA
570-451-1972
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TRUCK DRIVER
Full Time
REQUIREMENTS:
2 years Truck
Driving Experience,
able to drive 20 box
truck, must be able
to meet DOT
requirements, must
be able to work flex-
ible hours, must be
able to meet physi-
cal requirements.
Pay based on expe-
rience. Standard
benefits available to
include medical,
dental and vacation.
Apply at:
USAGAIN RECYCLING
486 S. EMPIRE ST.
WILKES-BARRE
570-270-2670
WANTED
School Bus Driver
For PM sport runs.
Experienced.
Call 570-655-3737
or 570-654-3681
542 Logistics/
Transportation
TRUCK DRIVER
RESPONSIBILITIES
INCLUDE:
Must have valid
CDL license
Drives tractor with
capacity of more
than 3 tons to trans-
port and deliver
cargo
Maintains contact
with base to receive
dispatch instruc-
tions
Maintains truck log
according to state
and federal regula-
tions
Keeps record of
products transport-
ed and obtains cus-
tomer signature or
collects payment for
goods delivered and
delivery charges
Secures cargo for
transport and oper-
ates equipment on
vehicle to load,
unload, or disperse
cargo
Loads and unloads
truck manually
Cleans vehicle
Reports any prob-
lems or repairs that
need to be
addressed
COMPETITIVE BENEFIT
PACKAGE
All qualified individu-
als are asked to
forward their
resumes to:
Medico Industries,
Inc., Attn: Human
Resources
1500 Highway 315
Wilkes-Barre, PA
18711. EOE.
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548 Medical/Health
MD Office seeking
LPN/RN
for part time work,
16-20 per week. OB
experience
preferred but not
required. Email
resume to:
ccharney@epix.net
MEDICAL BILLER
For Urology Office.
Send resume to
Audra Yanchuck
1155 Route 315
Wilkes-Barre, 18702
Medical Front Office
Billing Receptionist
Full time for
Kingston doctors
office. Experience
required. Reply to:
The Times Leader
Box 3050
15 N. Main Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA
18711-0250
548 Medical/Health
Part time
Radiology Technician
X-ray tech with C-
arm experience is
needed 1 day a
week in our
Edwardsville loca-
tion. Responsibili-
ties include assist-
ing the clinician
while operating the
C-arm during pain
management pro-
cedures, ordering
stock and monitor-
ing supply level.
Prior pain manage-
ment experience a
plus. Please send
resumes to
TCC22@epix.net or
mail to
ACTIVE PAIN
MANAGEMENT
420 Main Street
Edwardsville, PA
18704
PART TIME RN
for 11-7 shift
PART TIME CNA
for 3-11 shift
Call Bonham
Nursing & Rehab
Center 864-3174
Ask for
Linda or Lynette
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Part/Full Time
EMTs, Paramedics,
Van Drivers,
Dispatchers
Needed for a rapid-
ly growing ambu-
lance/transport
company. Competi-
tive salary and ben-
efits available.
Apply in person:
Trans-Med
Ambulance
14 Marion St,
Luzerne, PA 18709
Or Apply online:
TransMedNepa.com
RNS AND LPNS
needed for private
duty case in the
Dallas area for 3-11
and 11-7 shifts.
Call Jessica at
451-3050 for
immediate interview.
548 Medical/Health
START FRESH THIS
SPRING BY ENHANCING
YOUR CAREER PATH!!!!!
New Opportunities
for
NURSES - MED TECHS
PCAS
With A Growing and
Expanding Health
Care Facility
Call TODAY to
Get Started!!!!
(570) 883 -2255
Ext #2
554 Production/
Operations
* * O P T I C A L O P T I C A L * *
Full or Part Time
MACHINE
OPERATOR
Benefits for full
time. Send resume
or apply in person,
Monday-Friday
8:30a - 6pm, Sat-
urday 9a-1:30pm
to: Luzerne Optical
180 N. Wilkes-
Barre Blvd.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
18702
554 Production/
Operations
Warehouse/Delivery
Tuesday Friday.
9:00 5:00.
Must have valid
drivers license.
Some heavy lifting
required. $10/hour
CALL 570-824-9177
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Truck Driver
Sign On Bonus
for experienced drivers working
in the gas & oil industry
Located in Tunkhannock we are
seeking experienced drivers
who have a clean MVR and
excellent safety record.
SHIPPING/RECEIVING DEPARTMENT
Part Time and Full Time on
First & Second Shift (Sunday-Thursday)
We are seeking energetic individuals with
distribution experience and a great work ethic
for 1ST/2ND shift. We offer benefits and a
competitive starting wage with potential for
rapid increase based on performance.
Interested individuals should apply in person at:
Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc.
100 Slocum Ave., Exeter, PA 18643
570-655-4514
Fax: (570) 655-8115
E.O.E. M/F/D/V
SHIPPING/RECEIVING DEPARTMENT
Part Time and Full Time on
First & Second Shift (Sunday-Thursday)
We are seeking energetic individuals with
distribution experience and a great work ethic
for 1ST/2ND shift. We offer benefits and a
competitive starting wage with potential for
rapid increase based on performance.
Interested individuals should apply in person at:
Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc.
100 Slocum Ave., Exeter, PA 18643
570-655-4514
Fax: (570) 655-8115
E.O.E. M/F/D/V
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FINANCIAL
610 Business
Opportunities
FIRE FIRE YOUR BOSS!!!! YOUR BOSS!!!!
WORK FOR
YOURSELF
INVEST IN
YOURSELF
WITH
JAN PRO
*Guaranteed Clients
* Steady Income
*Insurance &
Bonding
* Training & Ongoing
Support
* Low Start Up
Costs
*Veterans Financing
Program
* Accounts available
through
0ut Wilkes-Barre
& Scranton
570-824-5774
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610 Business
Opportunities
NEPA FLORAL &
GIFT SHOP
Including delivery
van, coolers, all
inventory, displays,
computer system,
customer list, web-
site and much
more. Turn key
operation in prime
retail location. Seri-
ous inquiries please
call
570-592-3327
Wanna make a
speedy sale? Place
your ad today 570-
829-7130.
630 Money To Loan
We can erase
your bad credit -
100% GUARAN-
TEED. Attorneys
for the Federal
Trade Commission
say theyve never
seen a legitimate
credit repair opera-
tion. No one can
legally remove
accurate and timely
information from
your credit report.
Its a process that
starts with you and
involves time and a
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Development
566 Sales/Business
Development
551 Other
557 Project/
Program
Management
551 Other
557 Project/
Program
Management
Immediate openings
for part-time work in
Dallas and Laflin
Local manufacturing plant
Up to 22.5 hours per week
Flexible shifts and days
Shifts pay $10.15/$10.40/$10.46 per hour
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
Employment applications can be
obtained at:
Offset Paperback Mfrs., Inc.
2211 Memorial Hwy.
Dallas, PA 18612
Junior Achievement
of Northeastern PA, Inc.
Junior Achievement of Northeastern Pennsylva-
nia is currently seeking to fill the position of
Capstone Manager to plan and oversee all
aspects of capstone programs, including JA Biz-
Town and JA Finance Park. Bachelors degree
in education preferred, people-oriented, self-
starter with the ability to lift 50 pounds and
stand for long periods of time are required.
Email cover letter, resume and salary
requirements to mturlip@janepa.org.
No phone calls please. EOE
AUTOMOTIVE SALES
CONSULTANTS
Valley Chevrolet is seeking
individuals who are self-starters,
team-oriented and driven.
(No experience necessary)
We Offer:
Salary & Commission Benefts
401k Plan 5 Day Work Week
Huge New & Used Inventory
Apply in person to:
Blake Gagliardi, Sales Manager
Rick Merrick, Sales Manager
601 Kidder Street, Wilkes-Barre
700
MERCHANDISE
706 Arts/Crafts/
Hobbies
BUNNY Granny
dressed on a rocker
14 h $8. ANGELS
dressed, on a bench
13 h $10. BUNNIES
Porcelain, dressed
on white wicker
bench 16 each $15
BASKET wicker,
standing with silk
florals for spring, fall
& winter $15
BUNNIES Avon,
porcelain faces &
floppy bodies, 4
adult & 2 children on
double wooden
bench. $85.
570-287-4994
708 Antiques &
Collectibles
ANTIQUES
3 piece Mahogany
stack bookcase
with drawer, 6ft x
20 hand carved
Hitler made of pine,
Dersuhrer carved
on bottom signed
by carver Gallagher.
Needs some repair.
Tiffany style lamps
with stained glass
shades, caramel in
color. 1912 Gustave
Stickley rocking
chair with new rush
seat, tag on bot-
tom. Jewelry
armoire, (4) 1912
chairs, original paint
with newly rushed
seats. 12 OldPA
metal hunting
licenses, 1927 &
up. Two Oak bow
china closets, one
very ornate. Lots of
smalls.
134 Route 11
Larksville, PA
570-283-3987
570-328-3428
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with a Classified Ad.
570-829-7130
COIN .999 silver
coin with henry rifle,
buffalo & frontiers-
man on front. some
gun info on back.
$35. 570-262-0708,
OR 570-823-1738
708 Antiques &
Collectibles
TRUCKS, Hess,
boxed 1990-2011, 21
pieces, $425. D.
Earnhardt, Jr., Day-
tona Win, Boxed,
$275., Pixar Cars,
2nd series, 25 cars
& rack, $140, Mag
Wheel Clock, $45,
Beanie Babies, 75
piece bag, $225.
570-654-7752
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Clean out your
basement, garage
or attic and call the
Classified depart-
ment today at 570-
829-7130!
Collect cash, not dust!
Clean out your
basement, garage
or attic and call the
Classified depart-
ment today at 570-
829-7130!
710 Appliances
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
OVEN Rotisserie,
Set it and forget it.
Used only once.
$20. 826-0830
716 Building
Materials
BRICKS solid paver
ready for Spring, for
sidewalks, red color
with variations.
Approximately 936
available. $0.30
each. 696-1267.
720 Cemetery
Plots/Lots
CEMETARY PLOTS
4 Plots at Saint
Marys Polish
Cemetary in Ply-
mouth, PA.
570-368-2272
726 Clothing
CHILDRENS CLOTH-
ING: Boys - New-
born to 7, Girls -
Newborn to 7-8.
Very good condition,
call for details
570-466-6499
COAT
KENNETH COLE
Beige, size 6,
hardly worn. $75.
570-855-5385
DRESSES fancy,
semi, prom, size 5-7
tea length, cute.
colors are mint, but-
tercup, & brown
satin. $75 each.
570-823-2709
744 Furniture &
Accessories
BEDROOM SET 3
piece queen size
bed complete. Good
condition. Asking
$500 obo. Call
570-654-2111
BEDROOM SUITE.
Beautiful 3 piece
birch queen size.
Unusual modern
design boasts
headboard with two
large cabinets, inte-
grated night stands
with pull out
shelves, large mir-
ror & large 8 drawer
dresser with mirror.
A must see at $700.
570-814-4835
CHAISE LOUNGE
CHAIR, oatmeal
micro, suede, excel-
lent condition. $325.
570.240.3552
COUCH/LOVESEAT
Burgundy velvet,
like new. $250
CHAIR green velvet,
$50. 822-5460
DINING ROOM SET
by Thomasville. 6
chairs, table, 2
leafs, custom table
pad. Good condi-
tion asking $850.
570-592-8218
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
KITCHEN SET table,
4 chairs, good con-
dition $50.
570-281-5916
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LOVESEAT Green
stripe, $50.
570-675-3890
Mattress Set,
BRAND NEW,
Queen P-Top
$150.
Can Deliver
570-280-9628
MATTRESS TOPPER
Very thick, brand
new, with gel &
feathers. Full size.
$75. AIR MATTRESS
full size, new with
pump. 19 rise. $45
SOFA beige with
rust tones, 8 way
hand tied springs.
Great condition.
$300. 823-2709
744 Furniture &
Accessories
PATIO FURNITURE
Wood, great condi-
tion. 60 round table
& bench $30. 2 arm
chair with cushions
$12. 1 side table $5.
chaise lounge with
cushion $15. Match-
ing umbrella with
stand $15. call after
6 pm.
570-474-5905
PATIO SET Rattan,
Floral. 1 couch, 1
loveseat, 3 end
tables, glass tops,
lifetime fabri-coat.
Excellent condition.
570-903-8596
ROCKER, wood/tap-
estry, $75. RECLIN-
ER, Burgundy velour
cloth, $125. SOFA,
chair, ottoman, 3
tables, great for
den. Wood and
cloth, all in excellent
condition. $450.
Call after 6 PM
570-675-5046
WEST WEST WYOMING WYOMING
6th Street
OPEN YEAR ROUND
SPACE
AVAILABLE
INSIDE & OUT
ACRES OF
PARKING
OUTSIDE
SPACES
- $10
Saturday
10am-2pm
Sunday
8am-4pm
FLEA
MARKET
748 Good Things To
Eat
FRESH FRUITS &
VEGETABLES
DELIVERED TO
YOUR DOOR.
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570-721-1144
To place your
ad Call Toll Free
1-800-427-8649
750 Jewelry
JACK IS PAYING
TOP DOLLAR !!!!!
for gold and sil-
ver, diamonds,
platinum, watch-
es. Also buying
scrap jewelry.
Cash on the
spot!!!!!
We make house
calls. 328-3428,
855-7197 or visit
us 134 Route 11
Larksville, Pa
754 Machinery &
Equipment
FREEZER, commer-
cial Frigidaire, heavy
duty. $150.
FREEZER Upright
Frigidaire, excellent
condition. $150.
570-929-1634
SEWING MACHINE
portable, new box
$52. Call after
10am. 602-1075
756 Medical
Equipment
MEDICAL EQUIP-
MENT: Walker, seat-
ed, great condition,
$200. negotiable.
Cane: $30; Foot
Spa $20. Call
570-735-2867
Pride Mobility
Recliner / Lift
Chair. Excellent
condition. $400
firm. Call
570-696-2208
between 9am-8pm
SCOOTER: LIKE NEW.
Indoor - Outdoor.
$800. Neg.
HOSPITAL BED:
Electric. Like new.
$400. Negotiable.
Call 570-735-2867
To place your
ad call...829-7130
758 Miscellaneous
WANTED
ALL JUNK CARS
& TRUCKS
HEAVY
EQUIPMENT
DUMPTRUCKS
BULLDOZERS
BACKHOES
Highest Prices
Paid!!!
FREE
REMOVAL
Call
Vito & Ginos
Anytime
288-8995
AQUARIUM 90 gal-
lon beautiful wood
canopy & base, all
glass, black frame.
It is pre-drilled with
the MegaFlow
Overflow System. to
connect to your wet
dry filter. Also a 125
gallon All-Glass
Aquarium brand in a
black frame. The
approximate size of
the aquarium is 72
W x 18 D x 22 H.
$350. Make an offer
for either or both
aquariums. Dallas.
(W) 570-200-1340
(H) 570-675-5292
COLORING BOOKS.
Large 17 x 22.
The Triumph of
Christ, 26 for $3.25
each, or $50 or best
offer for all.
570-693-1918
COMPOST BIN
Wood, painted red.
Free. 675-3890
758 Miscellaneous
DINNERWARE serv-
ice for 6, white &
yellow with floral
design. $20.
SPOONS collector,
18 different ones,
must take all. $35.
570-696-1927
DOG KENNEL 8 x
12. Also canopy
roof. Must be dis-
assembled. $250.
570-735-8521.
FLOOR LAMP For
seasonal affected
disorder. Use to
supplement light
during dark winter
hours. Used 2
hours. Like new.
Originally $129, sell
for $30. Call after
6pm. 474-5905.
FOOD SLICER New
Heavy Duty 10
Commercial Rest-
aurant/Home 240W
/110V electric meat
deli food slicer
$250. 562-1801
GARAGE SALE
LEFTOVERS
Clothes, boat,
motors, appliances.
Call 570-606-8438
or 570-793-4351
GAS TANKS LP
propane 100 lbs full
and spAce heaters
$450. neg.
570-301-3801
BEST PRICES
IN THE AREA
CA$H ON THE $POT,
Free Anytime
Pickup
570-301-3602
570-301-3602
CALL US!
TO JUNK
YOUR CAR
KITCHEN FOR SALE
10 x 10. Oak cabi-
nets, island, coun-
tertops, all appli-
ances, and hutch.
$2,000 for all, OBO.
Will separate.
570-868-8374
SEATS Set of tan
leather 3rd row, for
2003 Escalade. Like
New. Asking $600.
Call 570-592-8218
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TANNING BED Full
size, like new,
excellent condition
$800. 332-4869
WHEELS Toyota
Scion 16 steel 5 lug
4 total, brand new.
$100. 570-287-1642
762 Musical
Instruments
PIANO Roland,
black, excellent
condition, plays vio-
lin, xylophone,
organ, etc. $500.
570-262-0979
PIANO Wurlitzer 42
console, French
Provincial style,
beautiful brown
cherry finish, excel-
lent condition, $350.
570-574-3750
762 Musical
Instruments
PIANO, upright with
bench in excellent
condition, $600.
570.240.3552
766 Office
Equipment
COMPUTER DESK
with 3 drawers.
Free. 696-4159
770 Photo
Equipment
NIKON D3100
Excellent condition.
18-55 mm lens, 50
mm manual lens,
plus filters, grip, bat-
tery/charger, &
more. Asking $600
obo. 570-362-2568.
776 Sporting Goods
GOLF CLUBS 1 set
of ben Hogan golf
irons, graphite
shaft. BH model.
Very good shape
$50. 570-655-3512
SCOOTER 2002
Golden Tech, 3
wheels, runs good.
$100. Call 655-1070
784 Tools
LASER GUIDE
Retrofit for most 10
miter saws, works
great! $8. 696-1267
PAINT SPRAYER
with gun extension,
2 extension ladders,
drop cloths, 4 lad-
der, lights, exten-
sion pole & more.
Call for price
570-262-0708
PIPE. All size pipe
and straight taps.
Also drill bits. $1-$10
570-735-5290
784 Tools
SCAFFOLD. Rolling,
folding. 8 High 6
long, 2 wide. Excel-
lent condition. $400
570-735-5290
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TILLER Craftsman 5
H.P Front Tine. $150
570-735-5274
786 Toys & Games
PLAY HOUSE Large
childrens Step 2
play house with
sink. Multiple win-
dows & a door that
opens & closes.
Nice condition.
Must sell. Asking
$35. 570-578-0759
796 Wanted to Buy
Merchandise
Carol
is paying
TOP DOLLAR
For your gold
and silver, gold
and silver
coins, rings,
bracelets,
scrap jewelry
Guaranteed
highest
prices paid.
Also Makes
Housecalls
570-855-7197
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Estate Sales/
Flea Markets
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Merchandise
796 Wanted to Buy
Merchandise
HDI METALS
39 S. Prospect St.
Nanticoke PA 570-735-1487
GOLD - SILVER
COINS - JEWELRY
Buying Daily 11AM - 6PM
No nonsense guarantee
We will beat any competitors
advertised price by up to 20%
Houff is hiring company drivers and Owner-
Operators to work out of Hazleton Pa. Work
5 days and off 48 hours weekly. Service area
from PA to NC doing pickup & delivery, drop
& hook, and terminal-to-terminal runs. Full
company benet package. Company driver
average $1250 weekly & Owner-Operator
average $4000 gross weekly.
HOUFF TRANSFER is well known for
outstanding customer service, safety, and
reliability.
Requires 5+ years experience, safe driving
record, and Hazmat within 60 days. Lease
equipment ideally should be 5 yrs old or
newer.
Tractor-Trailer Drivers
Home 48 hours EVERY Week
Info Ed Miller @
877-234-9233 540-234-9233
Apply www.houff.com
796 Wanted to Buy
Merchandise
VITOS
&
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Wanted:
WANTED
ALL JUNK
CARS,
TRUCKS &
HEAVY
EQUIPMENT
DUMPTRUCKS
BULLDOZERS
BACKHOES
Highest
Prices
Paid!!
FREE
PICKUP
288-8995
800
PETS & ANIMALS
810 Cats
KITTENS free to a
good home. 2 sis-
ters, Trixie & Pixie.
Short haired.
570-472-1646
815 Dogs
JACK RUSSELL PUP-
PIES
Vet bred and
raised. 3 males left.
First shots/
dewormed.
Ready to Go!
$400.
570-417-1192
ROTTWEILER
1 year old. AKC
Registered. $500.
Call 570-704-8134
SHIH-TZU PUPPIES
Pure Bred & Mixes
$400 and up
570-250-9690
YELLOW LABRADOR
PUPPIES
Adorable black &
yellow puppies
ready to go on
03/31. Raised with
kids and other pets.
8 weeks old.
570-351-4469 or
570-903-5032
845 Pet Supplies
DOG IGLOO dog
house for larger size
dog in good condi-
tion $20. 735 6638
DOG KENNEL
10lx6wx6h $175.
neg. 570-301-3801
PET RAMP Indoor
light weight, sturdy
foam ramp, 2 multi-
positional sections,
non slip surface,
holds over 250lb.
Great for arthritic
pets. Paid $150.
Asking $65.
570-578-0759
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REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE
906 Homes for Sale
Having trouble
paying your mort-
gage? Falling
behind on your
payments? You
may get mail from
people who promise
to forestall your
foreclosure for a fee
in advance. Report
them to the Federal
Trade Commission,
the nations con-
sumer protection
agency. Call 1-877-
FTC-HELP or click
on ftc.gov. A mes-
sage from The
Times Leader and
the FTC.
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
906 Homes for Sale
DALLAS
5 HEMLOCK ST.
Beautiful 4 bed-
room, 2.5 bath,
2,350 sq. ft. on
quiet street. Built in
2008 with hard-
wood floors, gran-
ite countertops,
fireplace, fenced
yard & more.
$309,000
Call 570-466-5968
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
PLAINS
Birchwood hills, 4
bedroom, 2.5 bath,
2 story family room
with fireplace, fin-
ished basement,
built in pool,
$399,900
(570)824-2471
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
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WYOMING
DOUBLE BLOCK
Easily converts to
single home. New
roof, electric,
windows & 2 car
garage. Remod-
eled. 66 x 100 feet,
fenced lot,
$140,000.
570-693-2408
906 Homes for Sale
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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909 Income &
Commercial
Properties
NANTICOKE
4, 5, 6, 7, and 8
unit apartment
buildings. Fully
occupied. City
license and occu-
pancy permits
issued. Very well
maintained. Some
have new win-
dows, roofs, coin-
op washer/dryer.
570-736-3125
912 Lots & Acreage
WATERFRONT LAND
LIQUIDATION!
March 31st!
7 acres 400 ft
Riverfront -
$69,900
Cooperstown, NY!
Nice woods,
gorgeous
setting! $5,000 off
for cash! Free
kayak! Call now!
(888) 793-7762
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915 Manufactured
Homes
EAST MOUNTAIN RIDGE
(Formerly Pocono
Park) and San Souci
Park. Like new, sev-
eral to choose from,
Financing&Warranty,
MobileOneSales.net
Call (570)250-2890
HUNLOCK CREEK
Very nice 3 bed-
room, 2 bath double
wide in quiet coun-
try setting. $20,000.
Financing available
Call 717-439-7716
JENKINS TWP.
OUIET COVE
TRAILER PARK
Double wide 24 x
40,3 bedrooms, 2
bathrooms,
off-street parking,
$26,000 Call
570-655-6740
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941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
BEAR CREEK
Available April 1
New 3 room apart-
ment. All utilities
included except
electric. No smoking
& no pets. $650 +
security and refer-
ences. Furnished or
unfurnished. Call
570-954-1200
EXETER
1 BEDROOM. $450.
Newly remodeled,
off street parking.
570-602-0758
EXETER
First floor,
1 bedroom.
Freshly painted,
washer/dryer
hook-up. $425/
month + utilities.
Security required.
NO PETS.
570-477-6018
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941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
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Rentals
Available 30, 60
+/- days. Redone
efficiency, 1 bed-
rooms, some
with gas fire-
places, with
appliances,
laundry. Man-
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$500 + utilities
and up! MUST
PROVIDE:
EMPLOYMENT/
APPLICATION
VERIFICATION/
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SMOKING. 2
YEAR LEASES.
288-1422
HARDING
Renovated 1st floor,
2 bedroom apart-
ment. New carpet-
ing and paint. Fridge
& stove. Water
Included. $600 +
security & utilities.
Call 570-240-6620
or 570-388-6503
KINGSTON
2 bedroom. $685/
month. Includes gas
heat. Security & ref-
erences required
No pets. Call
570-288-4200
KINGSTON
2 bedroom. Newly
renovated. Oak
floors. Gas stove.
Refrigerator. Wash-
er/dryer hookup.
Bath with shower. 3
paddle fans. $575
plus gas, electric &
water. No Pets. Ref-
erences required.
Call 570-407-3991
KINGSTON
2nd Floor.
2 bedrooms, ren-
ovated bathroom,
balcony off newly
renovated kitchen
with refrigerator &
stove, Pergo
floors, central air,
newly painted, off-
street parking, no
pets. $600 per
month plus utili-
ties, & 1 month
security deposit.
570-239-1010
KINGSTON
E. E. W Walnut alnut St. St.
Located in quiet
neighborhood. Kit-
chen, living room,
dining room, sun
room, bathroom. 2
large and 1 small
bedroom, lots of
closets, built in linen,
built in hutch, hard-
wood floors, fire-
place, storage room,
yard. New washer/
dryer, stove & fridge.
Heat and hot water
included. 1 year lease
+ security. $950
570-406-1411
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
KINGSTON
E. WALNUT ST.
Light, bright, 1st
floor, 2 bedrooms,
elevator, carpeted,
security system.
Garage. Extra stor-
age & cable TV
included. Laundry
facilities. Air Con-
ditioned. Fine
neighborhood.
Convenient to bus
& stores. No
pets. References.
Security. Lease.
No smokers
please. $765 +
utilities. Call.
570-287-0900
MOUNTAIN TOP
Centrally located 1st
floor, 1 bedroom
apartment. Base-
ment washer / dryer
hookup. Kitchen
includes fridge,
range and
microwave. Off-
street parking, back
yard. No pets. $500
+ security & utilities.
570-474-0388
570-417-8751
NANTICOKE
1st floor. 1 bed-
room. ALL UTILI-
TIES INCLUDED!
Off street parking.
Fresh paint.
NO PETS
$525 + security
570-477-6018
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288-1422
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PARSONS SECTION
46 Govier St.
2nd floor, 2 bed-
room, W/D hookup,
fridge & stove. Off
street parking
water included.
freshly painted
$525/mo + utilities,
lease & security
No pets.
570-328-1875
PITTSTON
2 bedrooms. All
appliances included.
All utilities paid;
electricity by tenant.
Everything brand
new. Off street park-
ing. $700 + security
& references. Call
570-969-9268
PITTSTON
2 or 3 bedroom, 1st
floor, full kitchen.
Heat included, no
pets. $650 + 1
month security. Call
570-451-1038
PITTSTON
3 bedroom. Living
room, kitchen, 1
bath. Off street
parking, on site
laundry, enclosed
porch, fenced yard.
$695/mo + utilities.
Security required.
Call
(570) 881-1747
PITTSTON
Completely remod-
eled, modern 1 bed-
room apt. Lots of
closet space, with
new tile floor & car-
pets. Includes
stove, refrigerator,
washer/dryer hook
up. Oil heat, nice
yard & neighbor-
hood. No pets.
$575/month inclu-
des water & sewer.
570-479-6722
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SCRANTON
Green Ridge Area
Modern, nice,
clean. Fresh paint,
new carpet. 3 bed-
rooms (1 small)
living room, kitchen,
bath, & laundry
room. $575,
includes sewer.
No pets.
570-344-3608
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Unfurnished
SHAVERTOWN
2nd floor, 1 bed-
room, 1.5 baths,
refrigerator, stove &
microwave. wash-
er/dryer, off-street
parking, no pets,
$750/month, utilities
and wi-fi included.
No smoking. Avail-
able May 1st.
570-905-6865
WEST PITTSTON
2nd floor, 5 rooms,
wall-to-wall carpet-
ing, window dress-
ings, stove, refrig-
erator, & garbage
disposal. Washer/
dryer hookup, off-
street parking. No
pets, no smoking.
$650/month + secu-
rity. Heat, water &
sewer included.
Call 570-574-1143
WEST WYOMING
425 West 8th Street
New 1st floor 2 bed-
room with off street
parking, washer/
dryer hook up, stove
included. No pets.
$550/mo + security.
Sewer & garbage
included, other utili-
ties by tenant.
570-760-0458
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Mayflower
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Apartments
570.822.3968
2, 3 & 4
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- Light & bright
open floor plans
- All major
appliances included
- Pets welcome*
- Close to everything
- 24 hour emergency
maintenance
- Short term
leases available
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WILKES-BARRE
Cosy 1 bedroom,
with living room,
kitchen and private
porch in the East
End. Refrigerator,
stove & water pro-
vided. Great closet
space, no pets, 1
month security &
references
required. $450 +
electric.
570 301-7723
944 Commercial
Properties
DOLPHIN PLAZA
Rte. 315
1,000 &
3,800 Sq. Ft.
WILL DIVIDE
OFFICE / RETAIL
Call 570-829-1206
315 PLAZA
1,750 SQ. FT. &
3,400 SQ.FT
OFFICE/RETAIL
570-829-1206
WILKES-BARRE
518 N. Main St.
Approximately 1000
sq. ft. Large glass
storefront, formerly
used as floral shop.
Priced right at
$350/mo., water
incl. Tenant pays
gas & electric
570-814-1356
950 Half Doubles
HANOVER TWP.
$650/month, 2
bedroom, 1 bath,
living dining room
& eat in kitchen.
Appliances, wash-
er/dryer hook up.
Off street parking.
Water, sewer &
recyclables
included. Securi-
ty, references &
credit check.
No pets.
570-824-3223
KINGSTON
25 1/2 Penn St.
1/2 Double, 2 bed-
room. Newly
remodeled. Gas
Heat. Washer &
dryer hookup, yard,
parking. Section 8
Not Approved. No
pets. $550 + utili-
ties. 570-714-1530
KINGSTON
3 bedroom, 1.5 bath
on quiet street;
kitchen with range,
refrigerator; 1st floor
laundry; storage
space; off street
parking; credit
check, lease, and
security; $660
month; call
570-575-9936
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KINGSTON
Beautiful half dou-
ble in great neigh-
borhood. 3 bed-
rooms, 1.5 baths,
newly remodeled.
W/D hookup, new
kitchen with stove,
dishwasher,
microwave and
fridge included.
Hardwood floors
and new carpet.
Detached garage
and gas heat.
$750/mo + utilities
and security
deposit. Call Scott
725-2431 - Ext 137
950 Half Doubles
KINGSTON
PRISTINE & SPACIOUS
3 bedrooms, 1.5
baths, brand new
w/w carpeting thru-
out, full eat-in
kitchen, Private yard
with rear deck, attic
& basement stor-
age. Close to Jr.
High. $700 mo +
utilities, security,
lease. No pets.
570-793-6294
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KINGSTON
Sprague Ave.
2 bedroom, 1 bath,
1st floor duplex,
New w/w carpeting
& hardwood floors.
Convenient to
Wyoming Ave.
Washer/dryer hook-
up, basement stor-
age. Reduced!
$540/month
+ utilities, security,
lease & NO PETS.
570-793-6294
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
PLAINS
NEW LUXURY
DUPLEX
This beautiful, com-
pletely renovated 2
bedroom luxury
apartment could be
yours! All new high
end amenities
include: hardwood
floors, gorgeous
maple kitchen cabi-
nets with granite
countertops & stain-
less steel appli-
ances. Spacious
great room with gas
fireplace. Stacked
washer/dryer. All
new tile bath. Large
screened-in porch.
Many large, conven-
ient closets. Central
A/C. New gas heat-
ing system. Huge
attic for storage.
Must See!
$850 + utilities,
lease & security. NO
PETS. Call for
appointment.
570-793-6294
953Houses for Rent
DUPONT
7 room house with 3
bedrooms, 1 full tile
bath. Large kitchen
with beautiful oak
cabinets. Brand
new stove, carpet-
ing, flooring, draper-
ies & windows.
Washer/dryer hook
up on 1st floor. Sin-
gle car detached
garage. Large yard.
Gas heat. Pets OK,
no smoking. $900/
month, + utilities &
security. Close to
airport, I81 & casino.
570-762-8265
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HARVEYS LAKE
2 small bedrooms,
all appliances,
security & 1st.
Available 4/1.
NO PETS.
570-762-6792
NANTICOKE
Desirable
Lexington Village
Nanticoke, PA
Many ranch style
homes. 2 bedrooms
$900 + electric only
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MANAGEMENT
866-873-0478
PLYMOUTH
3 bedroom, 1.5
baths. Gas heat.
Carpeted. Off street
parking. $800 + utili-
ties & security. Call
570-430-7901
SWOYERSVILLE
Completely remod-
eled Large 2 story, 3
bedrooms, 2 baths,
single family home
including refrigera-
tor, stove, dish-
washer & disposal.
Gas heat, nice yard,
good neighbor-
hood,. Off street
parking. Shed. No
pets. $995 / month.
570-479-6722
WILKES-BARRE
15 Grove St.
2 bedrooms, 1st
floor, hook-ups,
new furnace, off-
street parking (2
cars), New storm
windows, $600/
month + 1 month
security. Call
570-885-8496
WILKES-BARRE
ELEGANT
VICTORIAN
5 bedroom. 1.5
baths.
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Ad #547
953Houses for Rent
WILKES-BARRE
One 3 bedroom
$700
One 3 Bedroom
$625
One 2 bedroom
$585
Plus all utilities Ref-
erences & security.
No pets.
570-766-1881
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Vacation property?
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570-829-7130
959 Mobile Homes
MOUNTAINTOP
DOUBLE WIDE
IN PARK
3 bedrooms, 2
baths, washer/dryer
hookup, pets nego-
tiable. $650 + $260
lot rent/month, plus
utilities & security.
Credit & back-
ground check.
570-406-7318
974 Wanted to Rent
Real Estate
TUNKHANNOCK
& Surrounding Areas
Female construc-
tion worker needs
room to rent as
soon as possible till
July. Serious
Inquiries Only. Call
570-560-2325
after 7pm
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SERVICE
DIRECTORY
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
1054 Concrete &
Masonry
Wi l l i ams & Franks I nc
Masonry Contrac Masonry Contrac- -
tors tors. Chimney,
stucco, concrete,
and stonework.
Clean outs and
hauling service.
570-466-2916
1093 Excavating
WYOMING VALLEY
PROPERTY MGT.
Mini-Excavating
/Hauling
Stone, mulch, top-
soil, etc. Lawn care.
Reasonable rates.
570-466-4176
1135 Hauling &
Trucking
ALWAYS READY
HAULING
Moving, Deliver-
ies, Property &
Estate Cleanups,
Attics, Cellars,
Yards, Garages,
Construction
Sites, Flood
Damage & More.
CHEAPER THAN A
DUMPSTER!!
Free Metal
Removal
Free Estimates
570-301-3754
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570-829-7130
Junk-Be-Gone
We Haul It All!
Residential Com-
mercial
No Job Too Big Or
Small! Free Est.
W-B based
570-237-2609/
570-332-8049
1156 Insurance
NEP NEPA A LONG LONG
TERM CARE TERM CARE
AGENCY AGENCY
Long Term/Short
Term Care Products
Life Insurance/Tax
Deferred Annuities
Medicare Supple-
ment Plans
Dental/Vision
Estate Planning
Ideas
570-580-0797
FREE CONSULT
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1165 Lawn Care
SPIKE & GORILLAS
LAWNCARE
Silly Name, Serious
Results! Residential
& Commercial
Services Available.
570-702-2497
1183 Masonry
JAMES ATHERTON
MASONRY
Free Estimates
All phases of
masonry,
foundations, brick,
concrete,
chimneys & roofs
570-417-7688
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KENS MASONRY
All phases of
brick/block, chim-
ney restoration,
replacement
of steps.
FREE ESTIMATES
570-458-6133
1204 Painting &
Wallpaper
M. PARALI S PAI NTI NG
Int/ Ext. painting,
Power washing.
Professional work
at affordable rates.
Free estimates.
570-288-0733
1276 Snow
Removal
SNOW
PLOWING
Commercial
Industrial
Residential
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SIDEWALKS
SALTING
VITO & GINOS
570-574-1275
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405 N. River Street Wilkes-Barre
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Massage
570-540-5333
177 South Market Street, Nanticoke
OPEN:
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Massage
460 S. Empire St.
Wilkes-Barre 970.4700
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831.7349
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Rt. 11 S. Plymouth Twp.
570.779.4145
Rt. 11 S. Plymouth Twp
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MAN OF
THE WEEK
Age: 22
Status: Single
Occupation: Bartender at Scranton Hardware Bar
Favorite Weekender feature: Bar ads
Favorite body part: Arms
Favorite body part on the opposite sex: Eyes or
smile
Favorite sport: Baseball
Favorite restaurant: Blu Wasabi
Last iPod download?
The Motto by Drake and Lil Wayne
What would your autobiography be titled?
BOOM! Youre welcome
What wouldnt you do for a million dollars?
Kill a member of my family or one of my friends,
but thats probably about it
Most embarrassing moment?
I went on a casino cruise in Florida with my whole
family (grandparents and all), and I got so drunk that
I fell in the bathroom and ruined my white shorts, at
12:30 in the afternoon.
Biggest regret: Not going away to college in New
York City
Secret to keeping yourself in shape: I havent
been to the gym in years
IAN MILLER
weekender
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MODEL OF
THE WEEK
Age: 20
Hometown: Wilkes-Barre
Status: Single
Occupation: Student, pharmacy technician, cashier
Favorite Weekender feature: Man of the Week
Favorite body part: My bum
Favorite body part on the opposite sex: Not
necessarily a part, but I like a contagious smile
Favorite restaurant: Caf Rinaldi
Guilty pleasure?
Reading supernatural books, particularly with
vampires
Last iPod download? Satellite by Rise Against
Were you ever grounded growing up? If so for
what? Yes, piercing myself in middle school
Most embarrassing moment?
Way too many, just recently I tried to pay a parking
ticket at the courthouse instead of City Hall because I
thought they were the same thing my entire life.
What would your autobiography be titled?
If ya dont know, now ya know
One thing most people dont know about you:
I have a fantastic British accent
Biggest regret: No regrets, every mistake I made has
made me who I am.
If you were to switch teams, which celeb would
you go for? Natalie Portman
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NINA MARIE SORBELLI
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