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staff John Popko

Rich Howells

General Manager • 570.831.7349 jpopko@theweekender.com

“Being named general manager of the Weekender.”

Amanda Dittmar

Graphic Designer • 570.970.7401 adittmar@theweekender.com

“My favorite moment was becoming a part of the Weekender staff.”

Mike Golubiewski

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“If the world didn’t end on Dec. 21, then I didn’t have one.”

Letter from the editor

What was your favorite moment of 2012?

Editor • 570.831.7322 rhowells@theweekender.com “Becoming the editor of the best arts and entertainment weekly in NEPA pretty much made my life. That and meeting Stan Lee earlier this year.”

Kieran Inglis

Media Consultant • 570.831.7321 kinglis@theweekender.com

“The crowning of Rob Nitkowski as Man of the Year.”

Sara Pokorny

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“As cheesy as this will come off, becoming a part of this staff. How is it work when I’m having fun with my friends?”

Paul Shaw

Digital Specialist • 570.829.7204 pshaw@theweekender.com

“2012 sucked.”

Tell @wkdr what your favorite moment of 2012 was. Contributors

Ralphie Aversa, Justin Brown, Marie Burrell, Kait Burrier, Caeriel Crestin, Pete Croatto, Stephanie DeBalko, Janelle Engle, Tim Hlivia, Michael Irwin, Amy Longsdorf, Matt Morgis, Kacy Muir, Ryan O’Malley, Jason Riedmiller, Lisa Schaeffer, Alan Sculley, Chuck Shepherd, Alan K. Stout, Mike Sullivan, Estella Sweet, Bill Thomas, Noelle Vetrosky

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2012 was a momentous year for all of us at The Weekender. Rather than just give you the usual “Best Of ” lists, we wanted to put a personal touch on our last issue of the year by telling you about all the big changes we endured right here in our offices (found on page 36). It was fun, it was challenging, but most of all, it was life-changing. If there’s one thing we can all agree on here, it’s that we love our jobs. The only thing that excites me more than serving as editor of this fine publication is talking about what we have in store for 2013. We couldn’t save all the surprises for January, however, so in this issue (on page 18), we have

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introduced our brand new music column, Breaking Down the Walls, by Title Fight’s own Ned Russin. The Kingston hardcore band has graced these pages many times before, but now we’re also letting Ned educate us about the burgeoning underground music scene in the area. I’ve learned a lot already – I’m not sure if that officially makes me old or “out of the loop,” but I think the big 3-0 will solidify that in 2013. There’s more on the way, however, so despite my old age, I’m not slowing down. Enjoy this issue, but be prepared for much, much more.

-Rich Howells, Weekender Editor

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NEPA singer/songwriter Kelly Saint Patrick set back the release party for her sophomore CD in order to help those affected by Hurricane Sandy. STARLET’S SOPHOMORE RELEASE NEPA singer/songwriter Kelly Saint Patrick has released her sophomore album, “The Light Keeper,” a follow up to her 2009 debut “In the Margins.” The country crooner’s first release landed her on the 2009 Grammy Ballot in eight categories, including Song of the Year. Her newest release is currently available at all Gallery of Sound locations, as well as Cooper’s Seafood House in Scranton. Digital copies and singles are also available online at iTunes, Rhapsody, eMusic, Spotify, and Amazon. Though a record release show was planned in the area for this month, it’s since been pushed back due to the destruction the now Jersey City resident from Hurricane Sandy. “It wasn’t appropriate, nor did it even feel alright, to celebrate anything when you see your own community and neighbors dealing with so much after the storm,” she said in a press release. Instead, Saint Patrick set out to deliver food and clothing to those in need. The release shows will now take place in both Northeast Pennsylvania and New Jersey in late January.

POSTPONED, BUT NOT KAPUT The journey to creating a new theater venue in Pittston has proved challenging for Downtown Arts II. Applause Theatre regretfully pushed back the production of “The Wizard of Oz” earlier this month, and it seems that it will be postponed indefinitely. “We approached our new home with unbridled passion and enthusiasm and found creating a beautiful new theater where one never existed has proved to be more challenging than expected,” a press release from the theater company said. Full refunds will be available for those who purchased tickets. Those seeking one can send their tickets to Applause Theater, 64 Church St., Pittston, PA 18640. The refund check will be written out to the name on the self-addressed envelope unless other-

wise noted. New dates for the show will be announced once building permits and inspections have been achieved with the city. Any ads purchased for the season program will remain for all events through 2013, not just the grand opening as originally planned. If a refund is preferred a message can be left at 570.430.1149. ROCKIN’ AT THE CROC Three new shows were just announced for the Croc Rock on Hamilton Street in Allentown. Tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800.745.3000 or at the venue box office. • Chris Webby: This 24-yearold rapper will hit the stage Jan. 16. His resume includes collabs with Mac Miller, Bun B, and Freeway, and his 2011 EP “There Goes the Neighborhood” debuted at number one on the iTunes hip hop charts. Tickets: $16, advance; $18, day of sale. • twenty | one | pilots w/ special guests New Politics and The Soviet: The melding of pianodriven indie-rocktronica and lyrical uplift is key for duo twenty | one | pilots, who will bring their special guests along on Jan. 24. Tickets: $10, advance; $12, day of sale. • Flyleaf and Drowning Pool: These rock groups roll into the Croc Feb. 24. Flyleaf’s got a new lead in Kristen May, who took over earlier this year for Lacey Sturm. Drowning Pool also has a new front runner, Jasen Moreno. Tickets: $17.50, advance; $20, day of sale.

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speak and see POETIC Barnes & Noble WilkesKing’s Booksellers (7 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.4700) ❏ Events/Book Clubs: • Open Mic Night: last Tues. of every month, 6:30 p.m. • Writer’s Workgroup: Wyoming Valley Wordsmiths: first/third Tues. monthly, 7 p.m. ❏ Children’s Events: • Weekly Sat. morning story time, 11 a.m.-noon. Dietrich Theater (60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock: 570.996.1500) • Writers Group: Thurs., 7-8:30 p.m. 18+. Celebrates all types of writing styles, formats. Join anytime. Free. Call to register. • Stories From Around the World: Jan. 19, 11 a.m.; snow date, Jan. 26, 11 a.m. Storyteller Fiona Powell sits at her spinning wheel and spins folk tales. • Open Mic Night: Jan. 25, 7:15 p.m., featuring Breaking Ground Poets at 8:15 p.m. Signups begin 6:30 p.m. • Wyoming County Reads – Ragtime: Reading of the classic novel “Ragtime” by E.L. Doctorow with book discussions facilitated by Bill Chapla at the Tunkhannock Public Library. Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, 7 p.m. • Open Mic Night: Feb. 22, 7:15 p.m., featuring K.K. Gordon at 8: 15 p.m. • Writing Your Hat Off: Creative Writing for Kids: Ages 10-16. March 5, 12, 19, 26, 4-5:30 p.m. • Creative Characters from Paper to Puppets: Ages 5-12. April 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 4-5 p.m. King’s College (133 North River St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.5957 or kings.edu) • Campion Literary Society Open Readings: Jan. 31, Feb. 19, 7 p.m., Gold Room, Administration Building. Info: 570.208.5900, ext. 5487. • Campion Literary Society Writing Workshops: Feb. 8, 3:30 p.m., SHeehy-Farmer Campus Center. Info: 570.208.5900, ext. 5487. The Osterhout Free Library (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. Pages & Places • Cafe Programs every Thurs. Happy hour 6 p.m., programs 7 p.m. (Platform Lounge at Trax in Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, 700 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton) Pittston Memorial Library (47 Broad St., 570.654.9565, pitmemlib@comcast.net) • Craftastic Kids Craft Club: 3rd Sat. every month, 10 a.m. Grades 2-5. Call/email to register. • Crochet Club: Tues., 10 a.m., Thurs., 6 p.m. New members welcome. • Kids Science Club: First Sat. every month, 10 a.m. Grades 2-5. Call/email to register. • Lego Club: Meets Mondays, 4 p.m. Wait list only, call. • Page Turners Kids Book Club: First Thurs. every month. Grades 3-5. • Story Time: Toddlers Tues., 10 a.m. or Wed., 1:30 p.m.; Preschool Tues., 1:30 p.m. or Wed., 10 a.m. Plymouth Public Library (107 W. Main St., Plymouth, 570.779.4775) • Looking for volunteers: Call to sign up. • Adult computer lessons: Daily, call to register. • Story Time: Mon., 11 a.m. or Wed., 10:30 a.m. Toddlers/preschool children.

Gallery hours Thurs.-Sat., 12-5 p.m. • Life Drawing sessions: every Tues., 7-9 p.m. Contact ted@tedmichalowski.com for info. • Drawing Socials: every Sun., 6-9 p.m. $5 GA, $2 student. • Winter Members Exhibition: Through Dec. 28. • “Points of Attraction” by Scot Kaylor: Jan. 3-26. Opening reception Jan. 4, 6-9 p.m. Blue Heron Art Gallery (121 Main St., Wyalusing, 570.746.4922, www.blueheronart.org) Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sat. by appt. • “Seeking The Muse-A decade of Art at the Blue Heron Gallery:” through Jan. 24. 22 artists. Info: wchamber@epix.net The Butternut Gallery & Second Story Books (204 Church St, Montrose, 570.278.4011, butternutgallery.com). Gallery hours: Wed.Sat., 11a.m.-5 p.m., Sun., 12 p.m.-4 p.m. • Gaiety for Giving, Festive Artisan Creations: Through Dec. 30. Camerawork Gallery (Downstairs in the Marquis Gallery, Laundry Building, 515 Center St., Scranton, 570.510.5028. www.cameraworkgallery.org, rross233@aol.com) Gallery

hours Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • “Photographs of the American Vernacular” by D. B. Stovall: Through Jan. 29. • Accepting submissions for new shows during 2012-2013. Photography only; all photographic methods considered. Check out submissions procedure on website for details. Everhart Museum (1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, PA, 570.346.7186, www.everhartmuseum.org) Admission $5 adults; $3 students/seniors; $2 children 6-12; members free. • “Sightlines:” through Dec. 31. • “Stitching a Story:” through Dec. 31. • “Titanic exhibit:” through Dec. 31.Hazleton Art League (225 E. Broad St., Hazleton, hazletonartleague.org) • Member exhibition and Holiday “Affordable Art” Sale: Through Dec. 30. 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. Luzerne County Historical Society Museum (69 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.823.6244, lchs@epix.net) • “The Miracle of the Bells” exhibit: Through March 15. Misericordia University (301 Lake St., Dallas, 570.674.6286) ❏ Pauly Friedman Art Gallery, Tues.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-5p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 1-5 p.m.

• “Norman Rockwell’s 323 Saturday Evening Post Covers:’’ Jan. 14 to Feb. 28. New Visions Studio & Gallery (201 Vine St., Scranton, www.newvisionstudio.com, 570.878.3970) Gallery hours: Tues.-Sun., noon-6 p.m. and by appointment. • “Give the Gift of Art This Holiday Season” Sale and Exhibit: Through Dec. 24. Schulman Gallery (2nd floor of LCCC Campus Center, 1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke, www.luzerne.edu/schulmangallery, 570.740.0727) Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • Annual Faculty/Alumni Exhibit: Through Jan. 3 Widmann Gallery (Located in King’s College’s Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center between North Franklin and North Main Streets, Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.5900, ext. 5328) Gallery hours: Mon. through Fri. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sat. and Sun. as arranged. Free and open to the public. • “Redesigning Reality:” Art exhibition by Ryan Frania, a junior at Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School. Meet the Artist reception Jan. 18, 6-8 p.m.

- compiled by Sara Pokorny, Weekender Staff Writer. Send your listings to weekender@theweekender.com, 90 E. Market St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa., 18703, or fax to 570.831.7375. Deadline is Mondays at 2 p.m. Expanded listings at theweekender.com.

STACKS Writing Group Every other Tues., 6 p.m., The Banshee, (320 Penn Ave., Scranton). Info: stackswritinggroup@gmail.com 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. VISUAL AFA Gallery (514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton: 570.969.1040 or Artistsforart.org)

Last call for those wanting to see ‘Sightlines’ at the Everhart Museum (190 Mulberry St., Scranton). The contemporary art quilt installation of 14 artists is a bevy of linked-together pieces. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for students and seniors, $2 for children 6-12 years old, and free for members.

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ByPolar is a band formed with some lofty ambitions. The first such clue that this band was built out of pure tenacity was booking its first live date without so much as a stable lineup, finalized setlist, or heavy woodshedding behind its sound. According to ByPolar founder George Houseknecht, there were never any doubts his band would rise to the challenge. “Once I set my mind to something, I never quit,” Houseknecht says of his musical aspirations. He knows what he’s talking about. As the founder of the mega-successful Twelve TwentyFour, Houseknecht set that band on a path that other local bands would kill to be treading. He’s equally confident that ByPolar will echo that drive and sense of showmanship that Twelve Twenty-Four delivers to audiences. ByPolar will play their inaugural show on Dec. 31at the Golden Cue Lounge (967 N. Locust St., Hazleton). If Housknecht has anything to say about it, the New Year’s Eve show will be a memorable springboard for the band. “I not only think we can be the area’s biggest party band,” Houseknecht unapologetically begins, “but I also want to take what Twelve Twenty-Four is

doing to the next level.” He is speaking within the context of the holiday theme, proposing ByPolar will have full sets prepared for gigs on Halloween, St. Patrick’s Day, and, of course, Christmas. “You see a local band around the holidays and I think, ‘They’re not even going to play a single Christmas song?’” Houseknecht adds. “We’re going to be yearround. There’s no crowd we won’t be able to please.” ByPolar, which launched a mere five months ago, consists of Houseknecht as lead vocalist, CJ Marsicano and Tad DeLong on guitars, bassist Bryan Todd, and Chad Stauffer on drums. The members of the Hazleton-based band have had long histories within the local music community, with names like Fallacy, Bigg Trouble, and Foxfire surfacing on their resumes. “Everybody in this band really knows what they’re doing,” Houseknecht said. “CJ, he’s our musical director – he can play just about any instrument. If somebody makes a mistake, he’ll stop and say, ‘No, this is how it goes.’ We want this thing to be perfect.” True to the band’s name, the setlist for ByPolar’s New Year’s Eve gig is looking to induce some wild musical mood swings. A quick glance through the

band’s song selection reveals material by Poison, Flock of Seagulls, John Mellencamp, and The Ramones. “We’re actually going to do Stryper’s version of ‘Winter Wonderland’ since it will still be the Christmas season,” Houseknecht said. “We’re looking to add a keyboard player, so in the future, we’re going to add some more technical stuff by Rush, Savatage – it’s going to be a pretty impressive thing.” Houseknecht insists that ByPolar will be all about having a great time. “When people show up, I want them to say when we start a song, ‘Oh my god, they’re playing this!’ I don’t want to give too much away, but people should not only be shocked, but surprised by what we’re going to do. “You’re not going to see the same show twice. We want this thing to be as big as possible, and we’re working towards that. People are going to love it.”

ByPolar: Dec. 31, 10 p.m., Golden Cue Lounge (967 N. Locust St., Hazleton). $5. Info: bypolarmusic.com

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Drummer AJ Jump is one busy musician. The 28-year-old Kingston resident is currently performing with King Radio, Gino Lispi and Abstract Peoples, and Underground Saints, among other groups, but he’ll never forget his formative years in The Five Percent. Jump, who was playing with the Black Lung Brothers at the time, began as a substitute drummer for the popular Wilkes-Barre pop rock act during his freshman year of college when they were still a cover band, formed from members of The Collective and Six Second Yellow. “I came home that summer and subbed a couple more gigs and I said, ‘Man, I really want to be in this band. I really like this band. I’m all about this band.’ The next thing you know, they were like, ‘We want you in the band.’ It started with me taking a semester off of school for some personal reasons, so I started playing with them a lot,” Jump recalled. “I went back… (and) I tailored my schedule so I was able to play with them. …Friday and Saturday I was playing with them constantly – driving, driving, driving. I was fine with it. It didn’t bother me. I’m 21, and I’m like, ‘This is great. I’m doing what I love.’” As they started transitioning into the creation of original music, Jump left school to pursue the band more regularly, recording two of their overall four records with Matt Ralph on vocals/ guitar, Neil Nicastro on guitar/ backing vocals, and Brian Keating on bass. “All the guys in the bands would agree that when it was the four of us and we were traveling all around the country, that was the focused unit. …I like to say we played from Maine to Spain because clearly we played all over the country – California and Texas and Washington and Chicago – and it was one of the greatest experiences of my entire life. I’ll never forget it. I’ll take so much from that. I learned so much. I grew up so much because of it. It just really was amazing, those guys were such great guys to do it with, too. We

Neil Nicastro and Matt Ralph have performed as The Five Percent themselves, but a full band reunion is planned for Friday. Dec. 28 at Canteen 900. were like a band of brothers, so to speak,” Jump enthused. “When you’re in that van, when you’re driving straight down the pipeline from Kansas City to Colorado and you see those mountains just keep getting bigger and bigger – you have to just do it. We did that while the sun was coming up. I’ll never forget that, too.” Each member had their own vision for the future of the band, however, particularly about whether or not they would be playing covers, and other line-ups were introduced after Jump departed, eventually dissipating in 2011. “I still think that this band really could have worked it to another level. I do. I really do feel that, but things happen for a reason,” he noted. About a year ago, Jump started an original entertainment showcase at the River Street Ale House, which eventually moved to Canteen 900 (900 Rutter Ave., Forty Fort), inspired by his experiences touring in other cities. “There’s nothing mundane about this. It’s always different music; it’s always different artists. It’s always something different,” he described. “That’s why I put these events on – I want to give people something cool to do because I’ve seen what’s out there, and that’s where I got all my ideas. I want to bring what I was exposed to here.” It is fitting, then, that he would organize a Five Percent reunion at UnMundane on Dec. 28, which includes a dinner menu starting at 6:30 p.m. and is BYOB. “I thought, ‘This would be the perfect place to do the reunion,’ because it’s family-friendly; it’s an early show. People are older now – the parents could come, and they could bring their kids if

they want. They can have something great to eat,” he said. “We were never like a loud rock band. Neil always said this – we were the chick band. Girls came out to see us. The girls would come out to see us, so the guys would come out to see us.” The highly anticipated reunion has not only brought back memories, but proven that old habits die hard. “In true Five Percent fashion, the show is in one week and we haven’t even played a note. The singer e-mailed me and he’s like, ‘Oh my God, I haven’t listened to some of these songs in forever! I’m relearning some of this stuff!’ Me too. I’ve been listening to the CDs all week, relearning it. A lot of it has been really nostalgic, too,” he expressed with a smile. “The one record, ‘Making Some Sense of Today,’ is kind of about all our experiences together. …There’s a track about us partying and making bad decisions. Being on the road, sometimes you do some crazy stuff that you don’t want anybody to know about!” They’re rehearsing only two days before the show, but the now experienced drummer isn’t worried, encouraged not only by his own fond memories, but by their fans’ recollections as well. “It’ll be fine – it’s like riding a bike,” he insisted. “A lot of people are really excited to come and hear these songs again. A lot of people really liked this band.” W UnMundane: The Percent Reunion: Dec. 28, 6:30 p.m., Canteen 900 (900 Rutter Ave., Forty Fort). Tickets sold day of event. Limited dinner menu and BYOB.

The decorations are ready, the food is hot, the drinks are cool, and you’re wearing your party best – but the best way to set a tone for this year’s New Year’s Eve party is through the music. There are always a bevy of places to go for New Year’s Eve in this area and a bit beyond, and each is offering up a different genre of music, guaranteeing that there’s a shindig appropriate for every person ready to ring in the New Year in style – and an allout dance party. We give you the rundown on who’s playing where this year. • River Street Jazz Café (667 N. River St., Plains Township): Doors 8 p.m., music 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m. with The Indobox and opening act Rogue Chimp. $15, 21 and over. Scranton-based group Rogue Chimp consists of brothers Jacob, drummer, and Zach Cole, as well as violinist Mark Woodyatt and bassist Jon Ventre. The band strives to put out techno grooves that are perfectly paced for a party. The Indobox is a band with roots in Northeastern Pennsylvania that now operates out of Boston, Mass., a quartet of dance-rock musicians that bring psychedelic dance beats with catchy hooks wherever it goes.

• Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs (1280 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre): Breakers – Shorty Long & the Jersey Horns, 9:30 p.m.; Bar Louie – Grace’s Downfall, 9:30 p.m. Shorty Long & the Jersey Horns are a band that’s been everywhere, working the casino circuit and performing with or opening for Cheap Trick, Marshall Tucker Band, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The eightpiece group comes with everything from a trombone to a trumpet and plays hits from artists like Springsteen, Pink Floyd and No Doubt, just to name a few. Grace’s Downfall is no stranger to the area, a local favorite band that rocks it out with original tracks. • Irem Clubhouse (64 Ridgway Drive, Dallas): 7 p.m. with NEPA Soul. $35. NEPA Soul is a five-piece group with a vast repertoire, playing everything from Journey to Lady Gaga. • Dupont Hose Company (308 Main St.): Doors 7 p.m., dinner 8 p.m., music 9 p.m. with the Cameron Avenue Band and Kaelyn Marie. $40. The Cameron Avenue Band is a trio of guys that bring the best in party music, while Kaelyn Marie is a young singer that will wow the crowd singing hits of today and yesterday.

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Breaking Down the Walls

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Comp delivers diversity Hello and welcome to the inaugural edition of Breaking Down the Walls. My name is Ned Russin, and I play in Title Fight, Disengage, Stick Together, Noise Pet, Independence, Wrong, Because, Big Contest, WB Wolfpack, and Special Forces. I also help run Redwood Art Space (this area’s only independent, all-ages venue), release records, have a demo studio, and most recently write this column to bring attention to our local, underground music scene. It seems that the majority of creative things happening in the area are swept under the metaphorical rug, which is why I happily accepted this opportunity to shed some light. “Breaking Down the Walls” is both literal and figurative. My first motive is to expose people to things that are happening right under their noses – we have bands from this area putting out records and touring the world, all without recognition from their hometown. But I also aim to “break down” misconceptions of punk, hardcore, and every other subgenre that falls beneath them. I feel that to most people in our area, “punk” is still a prejudiced insult based on outdated notions of a leather, safety pin aesthetic and mindless, selfdestructive behavior. I hope that through these efforts my peers and I will no longer be viewed as dumb kids wasting their time playing in garage bands, but rather as true artists and humanitarians. As poets and revolutionaries. As intellects and people brave enough to think and act differently from the status quo. In October, we (the WilkesBarre Hardcore Scene, or WBHC for short) put on a show at the Warrior Run Fire Hall in celebration of Title Fight’s new album, “Floral Green.” The show was great for many reasons, including but not limited to the W-B release of our banner, a new stage, being featured in The Times Leader, new Gypsy tshirts, and limited record covers. At the show, my friend and Redwood business associate Matt Wren released a compilation of local bands entitled “Stuck in the Valley.” The title in itself is very loaded; I could write a whole

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Locals band together for this collection of music. article just on that. But, this compilation is a great starting point for us (you and I) to get to know each other. The burned CD-R is a collection of 21 local bands old and new. The music ranges from avant-garde to metal-influenced hardcore. It’s exciting to realize how many new bands have formed this year, to see new bands like Iron Head and Flowers alongside Tigers Jaw and These Elk Forever, who have been playing locally and nationally for years. As I listen to the recording for the first time, my speakers amplify the diversity. Hearing indie band Halfling and hardcore band Not Til Death back to back illustrates the eclectic array of music that our small area has to offer. The cherry on top of the cake is seeing the logo from the bygone label Walk All Night gracing the cover. Walk All Night Records operated out of Hunlock Creek in the early 2000s and boasted one of the best lineups at the time, releasing notable hardcore bands like Cold World, Think I Care, and Blacklisted, though it has been inactive since 2005. Their involvement in the project bridges the generational gap and brings on a great sense of nostalgia. The bands on “Stuck in the Valley” are not bands looking to “make it big;” rather they are writing, recording, and performing music to truly express themselves in meaningful, effective ways. This is the true spirit of our local music scene. “Stuck in the Valley” can be heard and downloaded at stuckinthevalley.bandcamp.com. Get involved and stay tuned for more information on our local music scene.

In the summer of 1962, a couple of lads from England decided to get together and jam on some bluesy rock ‘n’ roll, which at the time was still a blossoming fad in music. Five decades later, complete with billing as “The World’s Greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll Band,” The Rolling Stones regrouped and celebrated a legacy that will go down in the history books with a short run of shows, including a sold-out date at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. on Saturday, Dec. 15. Kicking off the night at 9 p.m., a bevy of gorilla mask-wearing percussionists marched down the aisles of the Prudential Center while the Stones famous lips and tongue emblem-shaped stage protruded into the crowd. After the procession ended, a different kind of drumming took over when Charlie Watts broke into the famous opening of the 1965 hit “Get Off of My Cloud.” From the opening, it was clear the band was in high spirits, with Mick Jagger frantically running around the oversized stage and flailing his arms wherever possible and Keith Richards sheepishly grinning from ear to ear. Continuing with its earliest material during the opening segue, the band dipped back into 1965’s “Out of Our Heads” for a charging rendition of “The Last Time.” By this point, it was impossible to not appreciate how The Rolling Stones music – and insatiable guitar riffs – helped shape the sound of modern rock ‘n’ roll. Ironically, the band followed up with a ferocious take on the staple “It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll (But I Like It),” which found Jagger traversing the tongue section of the stage and coming out into the audience for some of his patented dancing, perfectly exemplifying the Maroon 5 song “Moves Like Jagger.” Paying homage to 1966’s “Aftermath” album, the band served up a spot-on rendition of the fan-favorite “Paint It Black,” with bassist Darryl Jones playing the late Brian Jones’ signature sitar riff. As the night was billed as having “special guests,” Richards and Ronnie Wood started off the legendary riff for “Gimme Shelter” with Jagger and vocalist Lisa Fischer handling the song’s first verse. Immediately afterwards, Jagger pointed to the side of the stage and exclaimed, “La-

Even after all these years, The Rolling Stones still have it. (Photo courtesy of The Rolling Stones) dy Gaga!” Coming out dressed rather toned down – there were no masks or outfits made of meat – Lady Gaga delivered a show highlight by singing with soul and elegance, a drastic change from her normal radio-friendly pop hits. Delivering a pristine take on the ballad “Wild Horses,” Jagger introduced John Mayer and Gary Clark Jr., who came out for a rousing rendition of Freddie King’s “Going Down,” complete with some fiery guitar work from the often underrated Mayer. As part of the release of their official app for smartphones, the band held a contest where fans could vote for one of several songs to be played during the pay-perview show, and while holding the official result, Jagger announced the winner was the country-laden “Dead Flowers,” which came across as another show highlight. After bringing out the Black Keys for a bluesy take on Bo Diddley’s “Who Do You Love,” the band broke out “Doom and Gloom” and “One More Shot” from its latest greatest hits compilation, “GRRR!” For the remainder of the show, the hits were abundant, beginning with Jagger strapping on an electric guitar for a breezy run through the crowd-inclusive “Miss You.” Following an upbeat “Honky Tonk Women,” Richards took over vocal duties for “Before They Make Me Run” and “Happy” before the band paid sentimental respect to one of its former members by introducing guitarist Mick Taylor (who left in 1974) for an exceptional take on the early hit “Midnight Rambler.” Not being one to hide at the back of the stage, Richards took front and center to unleash the unmistakable opening to “Start Me Up,” with Jagger firing the crowd up with his over-the-top stage presence which has helped establish him as one of the best

front men in rock ‘n’ roll. Jagger, who chatted with the crowd between nearly every song, said, “A lot of the people who played with us tonight flew from thousands of miles away to be here; this next guy just walked here,” and introduced New Jersey’s favorite rock ‘n’ roll son, Bruce Springsteen, for an incendiary version of the classic “Tumbling Dice.” Watching The Boss perform with The Rolling Stones is akin to a religious experience, and for seven minutes at the Prudential Center, it was the closest thing to heaven. “Brown Sugar,” complete with one of the loudest audience parts of the night – “Yeah, yeah, yeah, WOOH!” – led perfectly into an extended version of “Sympathy for the Devil,” with Jagger coming out in a long fur jacket and turning the song into a theatrical juggernaut. For the encore, the band invited the Choir of Trinity Wall Street to lend backing vocals to “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” before launching into a monumental version of the early hit “Jumpin’ Jack Flash.” While most of the crowd already knew what was next, it’s still an indescribable feeling when you get to hear Richards unleash arguably one of the greatest guitar riffs in rock history by ripping through the opening of “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction.” After bringing Taylor back on stage for a final bow, The Rolling Stones left the stage, but the energy of the night remained. They may all be around 70 years old, but the music, vocals, friendship, and fan appreciation remain stronger than ever. If celebrating fifty years of their musical legacy was what was needed to bring them back to the stage, the boys will undoubtedly be giving their fans “satisfaction” for at least a few more tours.

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MOHEGAN SUN ARENA (255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre) 800.745.3000, mohegansunarenapa.com • Disney on Ice: 100 Years of Magic: Jan. 16-21, TIMES VARY, $25-$55 • AMSOIL Arenacross: Feb. 8-10, 7 p.m., $25\ • Harlem Globetrotters: Feb. 24, 3 p.m., $29-$110 MOUNT AIRY CASINO RESORT (44 Woodland Rd., Mount Pocono) 877.682.4791, mountairycasino.com • Jackie ‘The Joke Man’ Martling: Dec. 28, 9 p.m., $15-$20 • Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino: Dec. 29, 10 p.m., $20. • Sugar Heat: Dec. 30, 8 p.m., $10 • White Hot Dance Party: Dec. 31, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $40 • Grass Roots: Jan. 12, 8 p.m., $20-25 • Melissa Gorga: Jan. 19, 10 p.m., $15 • Andrew Dice Clay: Feb. 2, 8 p.m., $50-65 • Blind Melon: Feb. 16, 8 p.m., $40-55 NEW VISIONS STUDIO & GALLERY (201 Vine St., Scranton) 570.878.3970, newvisionsstudio.com • Feds / Halfling / Bad Answers / Mundo: Jan. 5, 7:30 p.m., $7 • The Atomiqs / Days In Transit / Trust Us We’re Doctors / Atlas Arrows: Jan. 12, 8 p.m., $7 PENN’S PEAK (325 Maury Rd., Jim Thorpe) 866.605.7325, pennspeak.com • Hollywood Nights / Human Wheels: Dec. 28, 8 p.m., $20 • Dickey Bets & Great Southern: Jan. 12, 7:30 p.m., $27-32 • Little River Band / Fran Cosmo: Feb. 1, 8 p.m., $27-$42 • The Pink Floyd Experience, Feb. 15, 8 p.m., $30-$45

• Bruce in the USA: Bruce Springsteen Tribute: Feb. 23, 8 p.m., $17-22 RIVER STREET JAZZ CAFE (667 N. River St., Plains) 570.822.2992, riverstreetjazzcafe.com • Start Making Sense: Talking Heads Tribute: Dec. 27, 10 p.m., $10 • Brothers Past / Alpha Data: Dec. 28, 10 p.m., $10 • Flux Capacitor: Dec. 29, 10 p.m., $5 • Indobox: Dec. 31, 8 p.m., $15 • Miz, Wesley, and Skursky Trio (acoustic): Jan. 3, 10 p.m., $5 • Miz (full band): Jan. 4, 10 p.m., $8 • Ol’ Cabbage performing Phish NYE 1996: Jan. 5, 10 p.m., $5 • Sonic Spank / Suicaudio: Jan. 11, 10 p.m., $5 • Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band: Jan. 12, 10 p.m., $8 • The Woody Browns Project: Jan. 19, 10 p.m., $5 • Strawberry Jam: Jan. 26, 10 p.m., $5 • Before the Flood: Bob Dylan & the Band Tribute: Feb. 16, 10 p.m., $8 SCRANTON CULTURAL CENTER (420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton) 888.669.8966, scrantonculturalcenter.org • The Midtown Men: Jan. 18-20, times vary, $37-$57 • “The View” with a Scranton Attitude: Jan. 25, 7 p.m., $6 • Up & Coming Comedy Series: Jan. 26, 8 p.m., $16 • The Menu (cooking show): Jan. 28, 7 p.m., $6 • NEPA Philharmonic: “I’ll Take Romance:” Feb. 8, 8 p.m., $34-$65 • “The Addams Family”: Feb. 15-17, TIMES VARY, $37-$57 • Up & Coming Comedy Series: Feb. 16, 8 p.m., $16 • S.P.R.I. Ghost Hunting 101: Feb. 26, 6 p.m., $35 SHERMAN THEATER (524 Main St., Stroudsburg) 570.420.2808, shermantheater.com • Killswitch Engage: Dec. 28, 7 p.m., $20-$25 • Christmas Jam in the Poconos: Dec. 29, 8 p.m., $15 • Edelweiss: Jan. 12, 6 p.m., $8 • Earl David Reed / Raymond the Amish Comic: Jan. 19, 8 p.m., $18

• Sherman Rock ‘N’ Ink Tattoo Expo: Jan. 25-27, $12-$17 • Gin Blossoms: Feb. 2, 8 p.m., $35-$45 • The Led Zeppelin Experience with Hammer of the Gods: Feb. 9, 8 p.m., $30 VINTAGE THEATER (326 Spruce St., Scranton) 570.589.0271, scrantonsvintagetheater.com• Halfling: Dec. 28, 8 p.m., $6 PHILADELPHIA ELECTRIC FACTORY (3421 Willow St., Philadelphia) 215.LOVE.222, electricfactory.info • The Starting Line: Dec. 26 and 30, 8 p.m. • Halestorm: Dec. 27, 8 p.m. • Dark Star Orchestra: Dec. 29, 8:30 p.m. • Octane: Dec. 31, 8:30 p.m. • Infected Mushroom: Jan. 18, 8:30 p.m. • Cody Simpson: Jan. 20, 8:30 p.m. • Ellie Goulding: Jan. 25, 8:30 p.m. • Hot Water Music: Jan. 26, 8:30 p.m. • The xx: Jan. 27, 8 p.m. • Cat Power: Jan. 30, 8:30 p.m. • Flogging Molly: Jan. 31, 8 p.m. • Pentatonix: Feb. 20, 8 p.m. • Big Gigantic: Feb. 22, 9 p.m. THE FILLMORE AT THE TLA (334 South St., Philadelphia) 215.922.1011, tlaphilly.com • Chill Moody: Dec. 28, 10 p.m. • R5: Dec. 28, 3 p.m. • Rjd2: Dec. 29, 8 p.m. • The Devil Makes Three / Brown Bird: Dec. 31, 8:30 p.m. • Action Item: Dec. 31, 8:30 p.m. • Skream: Jan. 12, 8 p.m. • Augustana (solo acoustic): Jan. 17, 7 p.m. • G. Love & Special Sauce: Jan. 18, 8 p.m. • Emeli Sande: Jan. 19, 8 p.m. • One More Time: Daft Punk Tribute: Jab. 26, 8 p.m. • For Today / Memphis May Fire: Jan. 28, 5:30 p.m. • Walk the Moon / Pacific Air: Feb. 1, 8 p.m. • Reel Big Fish: Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m. • Of Mice and Men: Feb. 3, 6 p.m. • Blackberry Smoke: Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m.

• Whitechapel / Emmure: Feb. 10, 5 p.m. • Meshuggah: Feb. 14, 6:30 p.m. • Allstar Weekend: Feb. 15, 6 p.m. • Gojira: Feb. 16, 7 p.m. • An Evening with Emilie Autumn: Feb. 23, 5 p.m. KESWICK THEATRE (291 North Keswick Ave., Glenside) 215.572.7650, keswicktheatre.com • Jay Black / Jay Sigel and the Tokens: Jan. 19, 8 p.m. • Elvis Birthday Bash feat. Mike Albert: Feb. 2, 8 p.m. • John Denver: A Rocky Mountain High Concert: Feb. 8, 8 p.m. • Laurie Berkner Band: Feb. 23, 11 a.m.

TOWER THEATER (19 South 69th St., Upper Darby) 610.352.2887, tower-theatre.com • Gov’t Mule / Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds: Dec. 28 and 29, 8 p.m. • Soundgarden: Jan. 19, 8 p.m. • Jim Gaffigan: Jan. 26, 8 p.m. • The Lumineers: Feb. 9, 8 p.m. • Sarah Brightman: Feb. 16, 8 p.m.

TROCADERO THEATRE (1003 Arch St., Philadelphia) 215.336.2000, thetroc.com • Papadosio / Dopapod: Dec. 30, 9 p.m. • Brothers Past / Disco Sucks / The Heavy Pets: Dec. 31, 9 p.m. • Brotherly Breakdown Fest feat. Carousel Kings / Automatic Habit / Nobody Yet / more: Jan. 5, 6 p.m. • The Legwarmers: Jan. 12, 9 p.m. • Wyatt Cenac: Jan. 18, 8 p.m. • Black Veil Brides: Jan. 19, 7:30 p.m. • Stone / Alexander Lawrence & Stets / Outlander: Jan. 26, 6 p.m. • Emancipator / Random Rab / Tor: Jan. 31, 9 p.m. • Jim Jefferies: Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. • Further Seems Forever: Feb. 9, 8 p.m. • Lindsey Stirling: Feb. 12, 8 p.m. • Testament / Overkill / Flotsam & Jetsam: Feb. 13, 6:30 p.m. • Silverstein / Glass Cloud / issues: Feb. 22, 6:30 p.m.

SUSQUEHANNA BANK CENTER (1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.) 609.365.1300, livenation.com/ venues/14115 • Mumford & Sons: Feb. 16, 8 p.m. • Mumford & Sons / Ben Howard: Feb. 17, 6 p.m. WELLS FARGO CENTER (3601 South Broad St., Philadelphia) 215.336.3600, wellsfargocenterphilly.com • Jeff Dunham: Jan. 25, 8 p.m. • Lady Gaga / Madeon / Lady Starlight: Feb. 19-20, 7:30 p.m. • Rihanna: March 14, 7:30 p.m. • P!nk: March 17, 7:30 p.m. ELSEWHERE IN PA

BRYCE JORDAN CENTER (127 University Dr., State College) 814.865.5500, bjc.psu.edu • Winter Jam Tour Spectacular feat. Toby Mac / RED / Matthew West / more: Jan. 18, 7 p.m. • Luke Bryan: Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m. • Tiesto: Feb. 26, 7 p.m.

Start Making Sense, a tribute to the Talking Heads, will be faithfully recreating the New Wave band’s avant-garde music at the River Street Jazz Café (667 N. River St., Plains) on Thursday, Dec. 27. Doors open at 9 p.m., and the show starts at 10 p.m. Tickets are $10. • The Dirty Heads / Shiny Toy Guns / Midi Matilda / Oh No Fiasco: Feb. 21, 6:30 p.m. • Thousand Foot Krutch / Love & Death: Feb. 22, 7 p.m. • Dope / Team Cybergeist: Feb. 23, 7 p.m. • Drowning Pool / Flyleaf: Feb. 24, 6 p.m. GIANT CENTER (950 Hersheypark Dr., Hershey) 717.534.3911, giantcenter.com • Jeff Dunham: Jan. 26, 8 p.m. • Larry the Cable Guy: Feb. 15, 8 p.m. HERSHEYPARK STADIUM 100 W. Hersheypark Dr., Hershey 717.534.3911, hersheyparkstadium.com • One Direction: July 5-6, 7:30 p.m. SANDS BETHLEHEM EVENT CENTER (77 Sands Blvd., Bethlehem) 610.2977414, sandseventcenter.com • The Wallflowers: Dec. 27, 8 p.m. • The Fab Four: Dec. 29, 8 p.m. • John Pinette / Billy Gardell: Dec. 30, 8 p.m. • Backstreet Boys: Dec. 31, 9 p.m. • George Lopez: Jan. 11, 8 p.m. • Stone Sour / Papa Roach: Jan. 20, 7 p.m. • Creedence Clearwater Revisited: Jan. 23, 8 p.m.

• The Rat Pack Is Back: Jan. 26, 8 p.m. • 3 Doors Down / Daughtry: Feb. 10, 7 p.m. • Scotty McCreery: Feb. 14, 8 p.m. • Tiesto: Feb. 25, 8 p.m. • Matchbox 20: Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m.

WHITAKER CENTER (222 Market St., Harrisburg) 717.214.ARTS, whitakercenter.org • Johnny Winter / Magic Slim & The Teardrops: Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m. NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY BEACON THEATRE (2124 Broadway, New York, N.Y.) 212.465.6500, beacontheatre.com • Gov’t Mule: Dec. 30-31, TIMES VARY • Lynyrd Skynyrd: Jan. 15, 8 p.m. • Umphrey’s McGee: Jan. 18, 9 p.m. • Winter Comedy Jam: Jan. 19, 7 p.m. • Tegan and Sara: Jan. 28-29, 8 p.m. • Straight No Chaser: Feb. 14, 8 p.m. • 70’s Soul Jam: Feb. 16, TIMES VARY • Herbert Grönemeyer: Feb. 26, 8 p.m. BETHEL WOODS CENTER

(200 Hurd Road, Bethel, N.Y.) 866.781.2922, bethelwoodscenter.org • The Dirty Dozen Brass Band: Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m. • Bruce Cockburn: Feb. 23, 8 p.m. IRVING PLAZA (17 Irving Place, New York, N.Y.) 212.777.6800, irvingplaza.com • The Starting Line: Dec. 28, 7 p.m. • Blonde Redhead / Beach Fossils / Bubbles: Dec. 31, 8 p.m. • Chris Webby: Jan. 11, 7 p.m. • Archer Live: Jan. 12, 7 p.m. • Underoath / mewithoutyou / As Cities Burn / letlive: Jan. 15 and 17, 6 p.m. • G. Love & Special Sauce / Swear and Shake: Jan. 16, 7 p.m. • Offline Party with Q-Tip: Jan. 18, 10:30 p.m. • Olly Murs: Jan. 24, 5:30 p.m. • Robert Earl Keen: Jan. 25, 7 p.m. • Reel Big Fish: Jan. 28, 7 p.m. • Ben Harper / Charlie Musselwhite: Jan. 29, 8 p.m. • For Today / Memphis May Fire: Jan. 31, 6 p.m. • Emancipator: Feb. 1, 8 p.m. • AER / Cisco Adler / Yonas: Feb. 2, 7 p.m. • Of Mice & Men / Texas In July / Volumes / Capture the Crown: Feb. 5, 6 p.m. • Blackberry Smoke: Feb. 7, 7 p.m. • Gojira: Feb. 8, 7 p.m. • Emmure / Whitechapel / Unearth / Obey The Brave / The Plot In You: Feb. 11, 6 p.m. • Little Big Town / Kacey

MADISON SQUARE GARDEN (7th Ave., New York, N.Y.) 212.465.6741, thegarden.com • Phish: Dec. 28-31, TIMES VARY • Wisin y Yandel: Jan. 18, 8 p.m. • Passion Pit / Matt and Kim: Feb. 8, 8 p.m. • Ricardo Arjona: Feb. 9, 8:30 p.m. • El Concierto para Los Enamorados: Feb. 15, 8 p.m. • Maroon 5 / Neon Trees / Owl City: Feb. 16, 8 p.m. • Lady Gaga / Madeon / Lady Starlight: Feb. 22-23, 8 p.m. RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL (1260 6th Ave., New York, N.Y.) 212.247.4777, radiocity.com • Nas / Elle Varner: Dec. 31, 9 p.m. • Ed Sheeran: Jan. 30, 7 p.m. • Keane: Jan. 31, 8 p.m. • fun.: Feb. 2, 8 p.m. • Coheed and Cambria: March 16, 7 p.m. ROSELAND BALLROOM (239 52nd Street, New York, N.Y.) 212.247.0200, roselandballroom.com • Pretty Lights: Dec. 30-31, 9 p.m. • Thomas Gold: Jan. 26, 9 p.m. - compiled by Rich Howells, Weekender Editor. Send your listings to weekender@theweekender.com, 90 E. Market St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa., 18703, or fax to 570.831.7375. Deadline is Mondays at 2 p.m. Expanded listings at theweekender.com.

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CROCODILE ROCK (520 West Hamilton St, Allentown) 610.434.460, crocodilerockcafe.com • After X-Mas Bash: Dec. 26, 6 p.m. • State Radio: Dec. 27, 7 p.m. • Electric Glo Fest 3: Dec. 29, 8 p.m. • He Is Legend / Drakona: Dec. 29, 7 p.m. • Clutch / Mondo Generator / Saviours / Wino: Dec. 30, 6 p.m. • Emily’s Toy Box: Dec. 31, 9 p.m. • Chris Webby: Jan. 16, 7 p.m. • Twenty One Pilots / New Politics: Jan. 19, 6:30 p.m. • Blaze: Jan. 30, 6 p.m. • The Color Morale / Our Last Night / Ice Nine Kills: Feb. 2, 3 p.m. • Sevendust / Lacuna Coil / Avatar: Feb. 8, 7 p.m. • Road to the Sphinx: Feb. 14, 16: TIMES VARY • Action Item: Feb. 15, 5 p.m. • Hatebreed / Shadows Fall / Dying Fetus: Feb. 15, 6 p.m. • Black Veil Brides: Feb. 17, 5:30 p.m.

IZOD CENTER (50 State Rt. 120, East Rutherford, N.J.) 201.935.3900, meadowlands.com • Harlem Globetrotters: Feb. 15-16, TIMES VARY • Maroon 5 / Neon Trees / Owl City: Feb. 23, 8 p.m. • P!nk: March 23, 8 p.m.

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ALBUM REVIEWS Cherokee Red craft solid, dreamy LP

Cherokee Red makes its home in Wilkes-Barre, but its sound is pulled from the dreamscape of lo-fi synth pop and psych folk. The quintet’s first full-length album was recorded at the River Street Jazz Café and produced by bassist Dirk Dekker. This selftitled follow-up to their “Anomolie” EP features 11 tracks that translate well from smoky bars and indie bedrooms to beach blanket stereos and Brooklyn balconies. “Vaya Con Dios” opens the album with bright bells and swaying coos that exist somewhere in the musical valleys

between Cults and Au Revoir Simone. Lead chanteuse and percussionist Christiana Bartolini muses familiar sentiments, echoed by guitarist Brittany Thomas’s wispy soprano. Strings, drums, and keys swell as the song rises to a mellow crest and melts into the next track. Andrew Sgarlat’s drum kits lead the intro to “Lonely Summers,” an uptempo tune textured by Charles Davis on keys and guitar. “Cherokee Red” has a solid thread throughout that steadies itself, even during experimental layering, like the gritty, abrupt samples over delicate chords in

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Dogs more AVA than Blink-182 It seems to always be bittersweet when Blink-182 releases new music since the reformation of the band; deep down, every Blink fan is hoping for just one more fast, anthemic punk rock album like the good old days. The group’s latest EP, “Dogs Eating Dogs,” picks up right where “Neighborhoods” left off and may leave fans of

“Holy Jam” and the fading in and out of crickets over a dreamy waltz in “Blissful Blows.” “Mythomania” brims with the subtly Pacific vibe that rides this album, from the swimming synth to muted riffs and handheld percussion. With Karen O intonation, Bartolini lilts simple meditations and blithe wordplay: “Put a penny in my pocket just to see if it would stay / Now, you know, I wished all my sense away.” Thomas’s vulnerable vocal tremblings, à la Jane Birkin, and Bartolini’s coy questioning, “Will time be kind to me? / Will you always love me?” surf chill wave ephemera and subdued ‘60s spirit while eerie strings and a dynamic low-end mark moments that anchor the quintet’s transcendent style.

-Kait Burrier, Weekender Correspondent

Blink disappointed. However, fans of lead singer Tom DeLonge and his other band Angels & Airwaves (AVA) will love the five-track release. Four out of the five tracks are similar to the upbeat Angels songs and the other is just an expected, but good, acoustic folk tune. The first track, “When I Was Young,” starts off with a long AVA-like intro that builds up into DeLonge’s distinct vocals. It sounds like it could fit right into “Neighborhoods” or any Angels record, and it was honestly boring after a few listens. The title track is the one tune that gives fans hope Blink can still be Blink, but it just doesn’t deliver fully. This is the only song that lets the other two members, bassist Mark Hoppus and drummer Travis Barker, show influence. “Boxing Day” is a song in the vein of a Mumford & Sons tune – acoustic guitars, folk melodies, and the second and final time Hoppus sings. It’s a different look for the group, unlike anything they have done, and it truly shows how they have grown as songwriters. “Pretty Little Girl,” which closes out the record, has a great display of DeLonge’s lyrical genius, but again fits in the AVA category. Blink is no longer a punk band, but more of an indie, arena, electronic, experimental fusion.

-Matt Morgis, Weekender Correspondent

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T.I. returns with stellar 'Trouble Man' After a lackluster response to 2010’s “No Mercy,” some questioned whether T.I.’s rap presence was still strong. But the Grammy winner shows he hasn’t lost a step, delivering an assortment of quality songs on his eighth album, “Trouble Man: Heavy is the Head.” The self-proclaimed “King of the South” lives up to his billing with one of

Top 8 at 8 with Ralphie Aversa 8. fun.: ’Some Nights’ 7. Alex Clare: ’Too Close’ 6. The Lumineers: ’Ho Hey’ 5. Ne-Yo: ’Let Me Love You’ 4. Flo Rida: ’I Cry’ 3. Rihanna: ’Diamonds’

2. Maroon 5: ’One More Night’ 1. Bruno Mars: ’Locked Out of Heaven’

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his best pieces of work, featuring stellar production from Pharrell, No I.D., TMinus and DJ Toomp, and guest appearances from Lil Wayne, Pink, Andre 3000, and CeeLo Green. The 16-track album, which was inspired by Marvin Gaye’s 1972 album “Trouble Man,” details T.I.’s struggles to overcome his continuous missteps. On three interludes, he reenacts some of those moments, including his arrest before the 2008 BET Hip-Hop Awards and when his best friend, Philant Johnson, was killed in a 2006 shootout in Cincinnati. But despite his mishaps, T.I. is unapologetic to his critics. He’s certainly that way on the Jazze Pha-produced “Sorry,” featuring Andre 3000, who blesses the track with his superb rhymes. On the top-notch “Can You Learn” with R. Kelly, T.I. asks his woman if she could support her mate who often finds himself in trouble. Pink’s vocals soar on the melancholy “Guns and Roses,” while “Trap Back Jumpin’” and “Go Get It” are definite street anthems. The easy-riding “Hello” and “Hallelujah” are standouts as well. Another highlight is on “Wonder Life” with Akon. T.I. has a conversation with two people close to him who have died – his father and best friend – who impart their thoughts on how well life has treated the rapper, who is married with six children.

-Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press

Top 10 Albums at Gallery of Sound 1. Bruno Mars: ’Unorthodox Jukebox’ 2. Green Day: ’Tre’ 3. Rod Stewart: ’Merry Christmas Baby’ 4. Taylor Swift: ’Red’ 5. Michael Buble: ’Christmas’ 6. Trans-Siberian Orchestra:

’Dreams of Fireflies on a Christmas Night’ 7. Phillip Phillips: ’World From The Side Of The Moon’ 8. Mumford & Sons: ’Babel’ 9. Led Zeppelin: ’Celebration Day’ 10. Soundgarden: ’King Animal’

CHARITY WALKS/RUNS American Lung Association • Informational Arena Climb meeting: Jan. 4, 5:30 p.m., Odyssey Fitness, Wilkes-Barre, then every first Thursday in Feb., March and April until the climb on April 6. RSVP: 570.823.2212.

CLASSES Academy of Northern Martial Arts (79 N. Main St., Pittston) Traditional Kung Fu & San Shou. For Health and Defense. Adult & Children’s Classes, Mon.-Thurs., Sat. First class free. Walk-ins welcome, call 371.9919, 817.2161 for info. Adult Kung Fu (Kung Fu & Tai Chi Center, Wilkes-Barre: 570.829.2707) Ongoing classes. Tues./Thurs., 6:30 p.m. Study of Chinese Martial Art open hand, weapons sets. Mon., Wed., 6:30 p.m. Covers Chinese style theories, concepts, applications. “Sport” fighting concepts explained, practiced. 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. Back Mountain Martial Arts Center & Mountaintop Karate Center For info, call either location, Back Mountain (4 Carr Ave., 570.675.9535) or Mountaintop (312 S. Mountain Blvd., 466.6474): Visit Website at www.fudoshinkai1.com. • Instruction in Traditional Karate, Jujutsu, Sivananda Yoga (Back Mountain): Tues., Wed., Thurs., 4:30-9 p.m., Sat., 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (Mountaintop Karate Center Mon., Weds., Fri., 4:30-9 p.m. • Instruction in Traditional Karate, Jujutsu, Sivananda Yoga (Mountaintop): Mon., Wed., Fri., 4:30-9 p.m.

Dance Contours (201 Bear Creek Blvd., Wilkes-Barre,

Danko’s Core Wrestling Strength Training Camp (DankosAllAmericanFitness.com) • Four sessions/week, features two clinics, two core strength. 4 sessions/week. Increase power, speed, agility. Group discounts, coaches, teams, clubs, free stuff. Visit website or call Larry Danko at 570.825.5989 for info. Downtown Arts at Arts YOUniverse (47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.970.2787, www.artsyouniverse.com) • Traditional Egyptian Belly Dance: Wed., beginners 6-7 p.m.; intermediate 7-8 p.m. intermediate. $10. Call 343.2033 for info. • Tribal Fusion Dance: Thurs., beginners 6-7 p.m.; intermediate 7-8 p.m. $10. Call 836.7399 for info. • Cabaret with Helena: Sat., 4:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call 553.2117 for info. • African Dance: Wed. & Sun., 1 p.m. Traditional African moves with jazz and hip-hop. $10, registration required, call 212.9644 or visit hipbodysoul.com for info. Downtown Dojo Karate Academy (84 S. Main St., WilkesBarre, 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. Extreme M.M.A.(2424 Old Berwick Rd., Bloomsburg. 570.854.2580) • MMA Class: Mon., Wed., 6-7 p.m. First visit free. Wrestling fundamentals, 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.

Fazio’s Hapkido Do Jang (61 Main St., Luzerne, 570.239.1191) Accepting new students. Children (age 7-12) Mon./Wed., 5:306:30 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 applications. $50 monthly, no contract. Galli’s Fighting Chance School of Self-Defense (504 Roosevelt St., Exeter, 570.693. 2091) • Stranger Danger self-defense classes for ages 7 to 14. One-hour sessions Saturdays at 10 a.m. starting Sat. $40 per student, $20 for parent. GregWorks Professional Fitness Training (107 B Haines Court, Blakely, 570.499.2349, gregsbootcamp@hotmail.com, www.vipfitnesscamp.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 sessions, Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m. • New Year’s 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. Harris Conservatory for the Arts (545 Charles St. Luzerne, 570.287.7977 or 718.0673) • 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. Kwonkodo Lessons – by reservation at The Hapkido Teakwondo Institute (210 Division St., Kingston). $40/month. Call 570.287.4290 for info. 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, Women’s self defense. Group, private self defense classes available by appointment. Riot Hooping and Aerial Dance (210 Division Street, Kingston,www.riothooping.com,

Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Network, Scranton. Day, evening classes for men, women, children. Ongoing classes 6 days/ week. Covers sport, combat, self-defense aspects of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. For info visit gracienepa.com or call 570.347.1107. School of Combat Arts (24 Forrest St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.468.9701, schoolofcombatarts.com) Open 6 days/week. Offering classes in Brazilian jiu jitsu, submission grappling, Russian sambo, boxing, Muay Thai, kickboxing, Ninjutsu, wrestling. Classes for men, women, children. Group, private classes available. Children’s class 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, QigongEnergy work, Shauijiao-Chinese Wrestling, more. $35/week, first week free. Three levels of training, 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 includes: Sil-Lum HungGar Tiger Claw, Shaolin White Crane Boxing, Northern Long Fist Kung-Fu. Info: 570.341.8089, 249.1087 St. Joseph’s School classes (1627 N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.963.0500): • Traditional Weapons Class: Thurs., 7-9 p.m. Self-defense techniques using cane, club, short stick, wooden sword, escrima sticks, more. Learn history principles, practical use. No prior martial arts experience. $10/class. • Women’s Self-Defense Class: Sat., 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Selfdefense techniques to protect from variety of attacks. No prior martial arts experience. Wear loose fitting clothes. $10/class. Traditional Hung-Gar Tiger/ Crane Kung-Fu The Tiger’s Ark, Kingston. Unlock the real power, learn true meaning behind all martial movements by focusing on development of conceptual body language skills through

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. Waverly Community House (1115 N. Abington Rd., Waverly, 570.586.8191, www.waverlycomm.org) • Tennis Clinics BeginnerIntermediate: Private, semiprivate lessons. World Class Boxing (239 Schuyler Ave., Kingston, www.wcbboxing.net, 570.262.0061) • Boxing & Kickboxing Fitness Bootcamp: Mon.-Sat. noncontact program Programs include Kids & Teen Boxing programs, striking for MMA & competition training, women’s-only kickboxing Boot Camp, Zumba, more. Wyoming Valley Goju Ryu Karate Academy • Classes Tues., Thurs. (kids: 5:30-7 p.m.; teens/adults: 7-8:30 p.m.); Sat. (kids: 10:30 a.m.noon; teens/adults: Noon-1:30 p.m.), Kingston Rec. Center (655 Third Ave., Kingston).Info: 888.328.3218, valleygojukarate.com Y Walk Wed. Guided evening walks in Wilkes-Barre and Hazleton. Begin 6 p.m., meet in lobby either city’s YMCA. In case of rain, walk same time following day. Info: Wilkes-Barre YMCA, 570.823.2191; Hazleton, 455.2046 OUTSIDE Nescopeck State Park (1137 Honey Hole Rd., Drums, 570.403.2006) Snowshoe Loaner Program: Beginning Jan. 5, sign-outs from 8:30 a.m. with returns by 3 p.m. Must be at least 6 inches of snow on the ground, valid driver’s license provided by one person in the group required. Call ahead for availability. - compiled by Sara Pokorny, Weekender Staff Writer. Send your listings to weekender@theweekender.com, 90 E. Market St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa., 18703, or fax to 570.831.7375. Deadline is Mondays at 2 p.m. Expanded listings at theweekender.com.

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Beauty Lies Within School of Pole Dance (32 Forrest St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.793.5757, sl.beautylieswithin@gmail.com). Hours by appointment, free sample appointment. Call or e-mail for details.

570.208.0152, www.dancecontours.com) • Adult classes: ballet, tap, lyrical, CardioSalsa, ballroom dance. • Children/teen classes: ballet, tap, CheerDance, HipTech Jazz, a form of dance blending basic Jazz Technique with styles of street dance, hip hop. • Zumba classes for adults: Tues., 6 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m. First class free. • Adult ballet: Sat. morn.

use of age-old training apparatuses. Training more difficult than mainstream martial arts, done at own pace. Info: 570.817.5070

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912.656.4649). Offering Aerial Silks Intro classes, Mon./Tues., 7pm. Aerial Silks Beginner Series (four classes), Mon./Tues., 8pm. Visit riothooping.com for info and registration.

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stage First Night Scranton goes global in 2013 By Liz Baumeister

Special to the Weekender First Night Scranton, now on its fourteenth year, is a New Year’s Eve event known for its diversity. But this year’s theme of “Around the World” may bring that reputation to a whole new level. With over 16 countries represented in the musical and interactive entertainment lineup, co-organizer Damian the Magician said the event promises to be “extremely diverse this year.” “Something is going to be there for everyone,” he added. Damian and co-organizer Doug Smith, of Lexington Entertainment, said in selecting the theme for 2013, the goal was to introduce an “international feel” to the musical and specialty acts. From Latin jazz to reggae, improvisational comedy to poetry, and face painting to horsedrawn carriage rides, First Night Scranton 2013 not only offers international diversity, but a variety of activities for all ages. Damian described it as “a city-wide community-oriented

New Year’s Eve celebration with a safe, alcohol-free environment – one of the largest New Year’s Eve celebrations in the state.” It will kick-off with family bingo at The Mall at Steamtown in the food court from 3-6 p.m. and continue throughout the evening with various activities and entertaining acts at venues around the city. New this year are outdoor food vendors on Lackawanna Avenue. Hot dogs, burgers, and other quick food items will be served downstairs at the Elm Park Church. Other participating food venues include Café Trio, Chocolate Creations, and Northern Light Espresso Bar. The event will conclude at the mall with a fireworks display at midnight. First Night Scranton Project Director Paige Balitski said she and the other organizers are always seeking new volunteers, and anyone interested in helping out may contact them through the website, firstnightscranton.com. “We need young people to step up and volunteer,” she said. “It’s worthwhile for them to help out,” Damian added.

Damian the Magician, Al Boscov, and musician Doug Smith helped organize First Night 2013.

Get fancy and have fun with ‘Dance with Hoops.’ Admission to the entire event and all performances and activities at the various venues is included with the purchase of a $10 button, available ahead of time at all area Gerrity’s Supermarkets, The Mall at Steamtown, Duffy’s Accessories (218 Linden St., Scranton), and the day and night of the event at the mall. A $5 senior discount will be offered the day of the event only. Parking is free, and event organizers suggest attendees park in the mall’s parking garage, as the evening will begin and conclude at the mall.

This year’s First Night Scranton takes attendees around the world during the night’s festivities.

• 6:30-7:15 p.m., 8:30-9:15 p.m., 10:30-11:15 p.m.: Continental Italian Serenades, playing timeless Italian favorites, Steamtown Mall (300 Lackawanna Ave.), Center Court. • 7:30-8:15 p.m., 9:30-10:15 p.m.: Damian the Magician, Steamtown Mall (300 Lackawanna Ave.), Center Court. • 7-11 p.m.: John O’Connell Caricatures, Steamtown Mall (300 Lackawanna Ave.), Food Court. • 6-11 p.m.: Brookvalley Farms Horse-drawn carriage rides, Steamtown Mall (300 Lackawanna Ave.), Main Entrance. • 7-7:30 p.m., 9-9:30 p.m.: Dance with Hoops, Steamtown Mall (300 Lackawanna Ave.), Crossover Bridge. • 6:30-11 p.m.: Linda’s Facepainting, Steamtown Mall (300 Lackawanna Ave.), Second Floor Bon-ton. • 6:30-10:30 p.m.: Jo Jo the Clown, Steamtown Mall (300 Lackawanna Ave.), Second Floor Boscov’s. • 7-7:45 p.m., 9-9:45 p.m., 11-11:45 p.m.: George Wesley Positive Reggae Vibrations, Elm Park Church, 712 Linden St. • 8-8:45 p.m., 10-10:45 p.m.: Hector Rosado and his Orchestra, Elm Park Church, 712 Linden St. • 6-6:30 p.m., 7-7:30 p.m.: Franko the Clown, Elm Park Church, 712 Linden St. • 8:30-9 p.m.: Franko the Clown, Ritz Theater, 222 Wyoming Ave. • 7:30-8:15 p.m., 9:30-10:15 p.m.: Joe Stanky and the Cadets, Leahey Hall, 800 Linden St. • 6:30-7:15 p.m., 8:30-9:15 p.m., 10:30-11:15 p.m.: Odessa Klezmer Band, Leahey Hall, 800 Linden St. • 8:30-9 p.m., 9:30-10 p.m., 10:30-11 p.m.: Northeastern PA Guitar Trio, Northern Lights, 536 Spruce St. • 6:30-7:15 p.m., 8:30-9:15 p.m., 10:30-11:15 p.m.: Trinidad-Tobago Steel Band, Ritz Theater, 222 Wyoming Ave. • 7:30-8:15 p.m., 9:30-10:15 p.m.: Tribal Waves, Ritz Theater, 222 Wyoming Ave. • 7:45-8:15 p.m., 9:15-9:45 p.m., 10:45-11:15 p.m.: Lucia Dailey & Friends, AFA Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave. • 7-7:30 p.m., 8:30-9 p.m., 10-10:30 p.m.: Fiona Powell, Irish storyteller, AFA Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave. • 7-7:30 p.m., 8:30-9 p.m., 10-10:30 p.m.: Lotus Fire dancers, Firehouse, 518 Mulberry Street. • 6:30-7:15 p.m.: Rob Smith, Juggler, Steamtown Mall (300 Lackawanna Ave.); 7:45-8:15 p.m., 9:15-9:45 p.m., Firehouse, 518 Mulberry St. • 6-10:30 p.m.: Cosmo and Connie Facepainting and Balloons, Hilton Hotel, 100 Adams Ave. • 8:30-9 p.m., 10-10:30 p.m.: Wild West Entertainment, Federal Bldg., 235 No. Washington Ave. • 7:45-8:15 p.m., 9:15-9:45 p.m.: Here We Are In Spain Improv group, Federal Bldg., 235 No. Washington Ave. • 11:30 p.m.: Showmobile, 200 Block N. Washington Ave. • 6:30-7 p.m., 8-8:30 p.m., 9:30-10 p.m.: Michael Jinx Magic, Café Trio & Chocolate Creations, 400 Spruce Street. • 6:30-7:30 p.m.: Mike Simon, Vaudeville juggler and magician, Elm Park Church,712 Linden St.; 8-9 p.m., Steamtown Mall, 300 Lackawanna Ave.; 10:45-11:15 p.m., Firehouse, 518 Mulberry Street; • 3-6 p.m.: Family Bingo, Steamtown Mall (300 Lackawanna Ave.), Food Court. • Midnight: Fireworks on Courthouse Square

Comedy troupe will improvise performances Come out and welcome in the new year at First Night on Dec. 31 with a good dose of laughter. Here We Are in Spain, an improv comedy group, promises interactive family fun. The comedy troupe has been together for five years and has performed at many venues in the Scranton area, including The Office Convention, The Vintage Theater, and, starting in January, at the AFA Gallery (514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton) the second Saturday of every month. Here We Are In Spain has also presented shows at the Del Close Marathon in New York City. Members Britain Perry-Giblin, Don McGlynn, Pat Holmes, Pat Martin, Rob Klubeck, and Baxter Pancake met while taking comedy classes at comedian Chris Barnes’ Comedy DoJo, held at the Scranton Cultural Center. “Everything we do is impromptu,” said Perry-Giblin of Clarks Summit. “Laughter and New Year’s Eve go hand-in-hand, so the tie to First Night is easy.” The group has performed at First Night for the last few years, and according to Perry-Giblin, “Every show is different, so there is no chance of a repeat performance, except for the laughter. We all love First Night… It is a great event that offers families the opportunity to celebrate New Year’s Eve together. We take our cues from interacting with the audience and using their suggest-

ions to create the comedic situations we portray.” Here We Are In Spain is scheduled for three shows on First Night, with the first two to be performed in the lobby of the Federal Building (235 N. Washington Ave.) at 7:45 and 9:15 p.m. Their last show will be outside at the Showmobile at Courthouse Square (200 Block of N. Washington Ave.) at 11:30 p.m. “This year our last show (of the night) will be on the main stage, so we will help to ring in the New Year at midnight,” Perry-Giblin said. “What could be more fun than that?” -Joan Mead-Matsui, Special to the Weekender

Damian sees magic in the community Damian the Magician has been thrilling audiences in Northeastern Pennsylvania and around the world for decades. The magic performer and mentalist will bring his brand of illusions to First Night for the twelfth straight year. “This year, I’m going be doing a sawing in half illusion, which I’ve never done for a First Night,” Damian said. Born in Scranton, the magic man still enjoys wowing audiences. He spoke about his favorite part of performing. “I guess it would be two-fold: being able to make an audience react positively, to thrill them,

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This is Damian the Magician’s twelfth straight year at First Night Scranton. and for me to be able to express myself artistically,” he said. Damian likes the concept of First Night. He said the atmosphere is charged with a “kinetic energy that you can feel in the air.” “What I like about First Night is that it brings the community together for a very special concentrated evening of celebration of the arts and a new year,” Damian said. “Where else could you go for the money and see that?” Damian sees First Night as a way for the community to come together. “We’re all from the community,” he noted. “And we’re doing it for the community, showing we care about the community.”

-Gerard Nolan, Special to the Weekender

Poet uses language to highlight international theme You won’t want to miss a line of poetry by Lucia Dailey & Friends at the upcoming First Night as they perform original works. Scheduled to perform with Dailey are poet and musician Tom Allen and Weekender Editor Rich Howells at the AFA Gallery (514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton), at 7:45 to 8:15 p.m., 9:15 to 9:45 p.m., and 10:45 to 11:15 p.m. Dailey performed at First Night 2011 and said she is honored to be asked again. Dailey described the poetry reading as “international,” keeping with First Night’s theme. “In keeping with that theme, we’ll have a poem I wrote in French and another that quotes from the Lakota (Sioux), Iroquois, and Algonquin languages,” said Dailey, whose love of words led her to major in the study of foreign languages. She has a BA in Modern Foreign Languages and an MA in English, and she comes from a family who loved and valued the arts and learning. “My mother was a classical pianist; my father and his father were poets,” she said. “Growing up, I listened to long narrative poems recited from memory at

family gatherings. But the roots of poetry are much deeper, and poets struggle to translate mythic imagination, overpowering experiences, deep suffering, and love into the language of their time.” Her poetic roots grew out of her childhood, and to date, she has written several volumes and has authored two historical novels, "Mine Seed,” and another about World War One. “I sometimes write music for my poems and also enjoy reading with musical accompaniment from some of the gifted musicians in our area, like Tom Allen, who will be joining us at First Night.” Dailey has performed in “very diverse venues,” from the Dissident Folk Festival with Pete Seeger, to the governor’s mansion in Harrisburg, where she was asked “to appear as guest poet to read at the statewide ‘Poetry Out Loud’ competition.” “Poetry plays on themes that remain constant in human experience,” she pointed out. “The return of the sun on the winter solstice naturally leads to the contemplation of ends and beginnings, and people have always made rituals to honor, mark, or celebrate them. Many festivals of light, (re)birth, joy, and redemption occur at this time of year around the world – from Hanukkah to Christmas to Dewali to the Chinese New Year and our own New Year.” -Joan Mead-Matsui, Special to the Weekender

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Lucia Dailey & Friends will entertain the crowd with a poetry reading that Dailey deems ‘international,’ keeping with the First Night theme.

The magician performs all over the country and said that he is the busiest magician to ever come out of the region. “It’s very exciting,” he said of his ongoing career.

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BENEFITS/CHARITY EVENTS Anthracite Hi-Railers Model Railroad Club O Gauge Train Display: Jan. 1, 5, 1-4:30 p.m., Bill’s Shop Rite Plaza, Rts. 435 and 502, Daleville. Free admission, collecting donations of bathroom tissue, bath soap, facial tissues, multi-purpose household cleaner, dishwashing liquid, laundry detergent and toothpaste to benefit the North Pocono Dry Goods Pantry.

Concert for Rebecca, Fourth Annual: Jan. 12, 7 p.m.-midnight, King’s La Cantina, Route 309, Mountain Top. Music By Don Shappelle & The Pickups Band, John Lukas and guest speakers Tammy Rodgers and Pat Rushton. Free admission but donations encouraged, all proceeds go to Domestic Violence Service Center and Victim’s Resource Center. Dupont Hose Company (308

Main St., Dupont, 654.5121, dupontpafire.com) • New Year’s Eve Party: Dec. 31, doors 7 p.m., buffet 8 p.m., music 9 p.m. $40 per person. Tickets in advance only: Bill, 570.457.7665 or Gary, 570.654.4222.

$10/passenger unless noted otherwise) • Phantom Rider Program: If unable to make it to ride, donate $10 passenger fee and new stuffed animal, which will go to children in need, any left end of season go to Toys For Tots. Send to Gunners 11 Hemlock Dr., Tunkhannock, PA 18657.

Safe Haven Dog Rescue (www.SafeHavenPa.org, SafeHaven@epix.net) • Adoption Day: Jan. 6, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Tractor Supply, 2970 Route 940, Pocono Summit. • Volunteer Meeting: Jan. 15, 6:30 p.m., Cherry’s FamilyRestaurant, Route 209 near Route 534, Kresgeville. • Adoption Day: Jan. 20, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Tractor Supply, Rte. 209, Brodheadsville.

Uncle Buck’s BBQ Pit Bike Night Wed., 6-9 p.m., 361 W. Main St., Plymouth. Food, drink specials.

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Hi Lites Motor Club (www.hilitesmotorclub.com, Jack 570.477.2477, John 574.7470). Events feature door prizes, food, music, 50/50 drawing, more. No alcohol permitted.

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Parish at St. Joseph’s Church (N. Main Ave. & Theodore St., Scranton) • Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols: Jan. 6, 5 p.m., followed by potluck supper and 3 Kings Celebration. Info: 570.343.0634. Trucksville United Methodist Church (40 Knob Hill Rd., Trucksville, 570.696.3897, office@trucksvilleumc.com) • All Gods Children special needs program: every Sun. 9:4510:45 a.m.

Unity of NEPA: A Spiritual Center (140 S. Grant St., WilkesBarre) • Guest speaker David Beverly: Jan. 6, 10 a.m. • Oneness Meditation with Ernie Pappa: Jan. 7, 21, 7-8:30 p.m. • Modeling Abundance Consciousness Webinar: Jan. 9, 7 p.m. • “The Shift” will be present-

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Ke$ha recants comments after Newton tragedy Following a weekend which saw airplay of her track “Die Young” plummet in the wake of the Newtown, Conn. tragedy, singer Ke$ha took to Twitter and claimed she never wanted to sing the chorus of the hit single. The artist then backpedaled and clarified exactly what she meant in the now deleted tweet once a clip of her talking about the song on “The Ralphie Show” made international headlines. “I had my very own issue with “Die Young” for this reason,” she said to her 3.2 million followers on the site last Tuesday. “I did NOT want to sing those lyrics and I was FORCED TO.” Ke$ha’s comments completely contradicted statements she made in studio on “The Ralphie Show” about “Die Young.” “I definitely make sure that every word rings true to me because I would never want to misrepresent myself to millions of people around the world,” she told me during a promotional tour last month. “I wrote and rewrote and rewrote that song 10 times.” The singer credited her meticulous detail to lyrics with the delay in releasing her new album, “Warrior.” “I really take my time, and I’m really precious about it because I realized how many people listen and how many places you can reach with a song and with your words,” Ke$ha said. “I’ve taken that into account this record and making sure I mean everything I say.” While the first tweet about the song’s lyrics was deleted, a follow-up comment from Ke$ha

remains on the page. “I’m so so so sorry for anyone who has been effected (sic) by this tragedy. And I understand why my song is now inappropriate,” she said. “Words cannot express.” On Wednesday, entertainment news website TMZ.com, which originally reported on the “Die Young” airplay drop, ran an article with video and quotes from Ke$ha’s interview on “The Ralphie Show” under the headline, “KE$HA Bragged About Writing ’Die Young’ Lyrics Before Massacre.” The story would subsequently be picked up by Perez Hilton, Newsday, the UK’s Daily Mail, and hundreds of other sites on the Internet. In an attempt to clear up any confusion, and perhaps prove that she didn’t blatantly lie during the November interview, Ke$ha issued a statement on her official website last Thursday. “After such a tragic event, I was feeling a lot of emotion and sadness when I said I was forced to sing some of the lyrics to ‘Die Young,’” she wrote. “’Forced’ is not the right word. I did have some concerns about the phrase ‘die young’ in the chorus when we were writing the lyrics, especially because so many of my fans are young, and that’s one reason why I wrote so many versions of this song. But the point of the song is the importance of living every day to the fullest and staying young at heart, and these are things I truly believe.” W -Listen to “The Ralphie Show” weeknights from 7 p.m.-12 a.m. on 97 BHT.

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F.M. Kirby Center (71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, 570.826.1100) • “A Chorus Line:” Jan. 11, 8 p.m., $39.80-$71.55 • “Rock of Ages:” Feb. 15, 8 p.m., $44.95-$74.10 • “Pirates of Penzance:” March 22, 8 p.m., $38.80-$69 The Gaslight Theatre Company (570.824.8266 or visit gaslight-theatre.org, gaslighttheatre@gmail.com) • “[Title of Show]:” Jan. 4-5, 7:30 p.m., Jan. 6, 2 p.m., Mellow Theater (501 Vine St. Scranton). Contains adult language/situations. Not suited for children. $10. Lackawanna College (Mellow Theater, 501 Vine St., Scranton) • “The Marvelous Wonderettes:” Feb. 8, 8 p.m. $25-$30, $15 student. Northern Tier Symphony Orchestra (570.289.1090 or northerntiersymphony@yahoo.com) • Spring Concert Auditions: Jan. 23, 5-9 p.m.; Jan. 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Jan. 30, 5-9 p.m. Positions available: Concert-

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Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire Auditions for the 33rd season, mansion at Mount Hope Estate, Route 72. Callbacks will be held in the afternoon and will stress movement. Those auditioning should wear loose fitting or comfortable clothing. By appointment only, 717.665.7021, ext. 120. • Blackfryar Auditions: Jan. 12-13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.. Requirements: 1-2 minute monologue (comedic or dramatic) and 30 second song. Callbacks will be held in the afternoon and will stress movement. Those auditioning should wear loose fitting or comfortable clothing. • Bacchanalian Auditions: Jan. 26-27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.. Requirements: Two one-minute monologues (one comedic, one dramatic) and 30 second song. The Phoenix Performing Arts Centre (409-411 Main St., Duryea, 570.457.3589, phoenixpac.vpweb.com, phoenixpac08@aol.com) • Auditions: “Annie:” Jan. 10, 6-8:30 p.m., Jan. 12., 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Ages 5-13. “A Chorus Line:” Jan. 28-29, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Scranton Cultural Center

(420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, 570.346.7369) ❏ Broadway Scranton (broadwayscranton.com) presents: • “The Midtown Men:” Jan. 18-20, Fri., 8 p.m., Sat., 2 & 8 p.m., Sun., 1 & 6 p.m. • “The Addams Family:” Feb. 15-17, Fri., 8 p.m., Sat., 2 & 8 p.m., Sun., 1 & 6 p.m. • “Stomp:” March 5-6, Fri., 8 p.m., Sat., 2 & 8 p.m., Sun., 1 & 6 p.m. Shawnee Playhouse (570.421.5093, theshawneeplayhouse.com) • Kids Kabaret Slammin’ 70’s: Dec. 26-27, 7 pm. $10. • Story Time S.T.A.R.S. on Stage: Dec. 28-29, 10 a.m. $5.• 2012 Winter Holiday Camp: Dec. 26-28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The Wyoming County Players (Whipple Performing Arts Studio, Rt. 29S, Tunkhannock, 570.836.6986, wyomingcountyplayers.com) • “Jekyll & Hyde The Musical:” Jan. 4, 7 p.m.; Jan. 5, 2 and 7 p.m., Brooks Theater at Keystone College (1 College Rd, LaPlume). $12, adults; $10, adultspresale; $8, seniors and students. - compiled by Sara Pokorny, Weekender Staff Writer. Send your listings to weekender@theweekender.com, 90 E. Market St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa., 18703, or fax to 570.831.7375. Deadline is Mondays at 2 p.m. Expanded listings at theweekender.com.

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My socalled 'Life' “Dear Life” by Alice Munro is the latest of her short story collections. Best described as a rollercoaster of recollection and emotion, Munro, after more than 40 years in the spotlight, continues to enchant her readers. The work is composed of a circular set of pieces that concludes with the titled story “Dear Life.” The last four stories are part of the “Finale,” which are collectively more experimental than the earlier pieces. The first story, “To Reach Japan,” is introduced in an abrupt manner, much like the entirety of the collection. Not to despair, as Munro uses this technique to place readers in that given scene. She saves no time for trivialities, but instead focuses on the meat of the story. Without flowery language and tangential vacations of consciousness, readers are given fresh, raw material. The collection is inspiring, featuring stories such as “Amundsen,” “Pride,” and “Train,” which demonstrate Munro’s diverse ability to shift point of view in only a short amount of time. These stories generally conclude somewhat ambiguously, leaving readers to imagine what might happen next. While brief enough to be vignettes, each story manages to effortlessly divulge space and time. For example, in “Train,” Munro depicts a man jumping from a slowing locomotive. “He takes his chance. A young man in good shape, agile as he’ll ever be. But the leap, the landing, disappoints him. He’s stiffer than he’s thought. The stillness pitches him forward, his palms come down hard on the gravel between the ties, he’s scraped the skin.” The scene is vivid and visceral, revealing a great deal about the man before readers come to

Alice Munro ‘Dear Life’ Rating: W W W W W understand his circumstances. Another example, in “Leaving Maverly,” Munro depicts a scene of loss. “What he carried with him, all he carried with him, was a lack, something like a lack of air, of proper behavior in his lungs, a difficulty that he supposed would go on forever.” The story is full of sorrow, and yet it is so beautifully described. Munro’s voice of reason in this story remains a constant throughout the pieces. In describing the overall collection, Munro’s writing style is simple and clean. Yet, there is a complexity to the way in which her characters’ analyze their given situations. The depictions of Munro’s characters undergoing and working through complication show great humanity, something that is no easy a feat. “Dear Life” is anything but predictable. Through this work, Munro has validated her ability to remain supreme in the world of short stories. Whether you are new or a longtime reader of Munro’s work, after reading this collection, your love will only blossom or increase tenfold. W

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The reason Rich can’t put his arms down has nothing to do with winter wear – it’s because he can’t stop them from flailing while discussing ‘A Christmas Story 2.’ obviously as ill-conceived as the script – Daniel Stern, probably best known as Marv from that other Christmas movie, “Home Alone,” is actually attempting to play the Old Man. He’s probably the only familiar face in this one, by the way; Ralphie is played by Braeden Lemasters, who you may recognize from absolutely nothing. They seriously couldn’t even find a blonde kid to play the main character, so I spent the rest of the time laughing at the bad dye job he’s sporting. There certainly weren’t any jokes to laugh at. After setting up these half-assed actors as our beloved characters by forcing them to do things that are slightly derivative of their actions in the original, it rapidly devolves into awful slapstick humor and spedup chase scenes. Randy has to put on an embarrassing outfit, and the Old Man gets a leg lamp for Christmas – how does doing the exact same thing again minus the originality and comedic timing count as a scene? Couple that with set-ups with no punch lines and you’ve got something uglier than Scut Farkus on a bad hair day. I actually considered reviewing this movie for brief moment, but then I realized that even if I had my tongue stuck to a pole, I’d rip it off myself rather than suffer through this drivel. If you think mainstream Hollywood pumps out some garbage, then you must not be familiar with the straightto-video market, something I familiarized myself with for years as a video store manager. It’s bad enough when companies like Asylum Films blatantly

rip off big blockbusters with low budget knock-offs in an attempt to trick unobservant consumers into accidently buying their schlock, but Warner Bros. really tried to market this as a direct sequel without even attempting to go back to Shepherd’s books for inspiration. That implies that these executives would, and can, read, of course. I shouldn’t jump to such conclusions. A takeoff from the original poster, the DVD cover reads, “The genuine, authentic, 100% American Christmas is back,” ignoring the fact that this sad endeavor to milk a franchise out of a movie that didn’t initially perform well in the box office was filmed in Canada. Not even the tagline is truthful with its audience. Imagine opening up this gem on Christmas morning – even Aunt Clara had better taste than this. I won’t say what I really want to say about this movie, as I rather dislike the taste of soap, but I will shake my fist at whichever Black Bart concocted this scheme for a quick buck. Do they really think we’re this dumb, or do they just hate Christmas that much? Not even the Bumpuses’ dogs could ruin the holiday faster. Thankfully, by the time the sixth airing of the original on TV is over, I’ll have forgotten all about this fudging thing. At least until the third one hits stores. Here’s hoping the new year brings better films, or at the very least, less sequels. W -Rich Howells is a lifelong Marvel Comics collector, wannabe Jedi master, and cult film fan. E-mail him atrhowells@theweekender.com.

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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 28 ed for “Spiritual Cinema:” Jan. 12, 6:30 p.m. • The Burning Bowl Service with Rev. Diane Sickler: Jan. 13, 10 a.m. • “The Stage: A 7-stage Map to Redefine Your Life and Purpose:” Jan. 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 7-week series. • “Let Your Heart Shine” with Rev. Diane Sickler: Jan. 27, 10 a.m. • Social Media Seminar: Jan. 30, 6:30 p.m. EVENTS 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 member, call 570.499.4908, e-mail jdoyle@nep.net, go online. Camp Papillion Pet Adoption and Rescue (570.420.0450, camppapillion.org) Adoption Days: • Jan. 6, 11 a.m.-3p.m., Tractor Supply, Route 209, Brodheadsville. • Jan. 20, 11 a.m.-3p.m., Petco, 3895 Dryland Way, Easton. • Jan. 27, 11 a.m.-3p.m., Washington Pet Store, 1310 Blue Valley Drive, Pen Argyl. Chicory House and Folklore Society (www.folkloresociety.org, 570.333.4007) • New England Contra Dance: Jan. 5, 7 p.m., Church of Christ Uniting, 776 Market St., Kingston. $9. Dietrich Theater (60 E. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, 570.996.1500, www.dietrichtheater.com) • Holiday Camp: Dec. 27-28, 9:30-11 a.m. $25. For ages 5-12. • Ragtime from Barrelhouse to Broadway: Jan. 27, bus to WVIA Media Center departs from Dietrich 1:30 p.m., concert at 3 p.m. Pianist Gary Boerckel and soprano Bernadette Boerckel will perform rags from the 1890s to the 1990s. By reservation only. • Hiking Through the Natural Beauty of Pennsylvania Presentation: Feb. 2, 11 a.m. • The Month for Dance Films & Dance Lessons: Feb. 10, 17, 24, 1-4 p.m. $10 per movie and lesson. Feb. 10, “The Tango Lesson”; Feb. 17, “Singin’ in the Rain”; Feb. 24, “Shall We Dance?” • Under the Big Top, After School Theatre Arts Show: Feb. 23, 11 a.m. $5. • The Power of Story Presentation: March 10, 3 p.m.

• Reptiles & Amphibians of Northeastern PA: March 23, 11 a.m. • Spring 2013 Film Festival Opening Night Gala: April 5, 5:30 p.m. $35. • Spring 2013 Film Festival: April 5-8. $9, evening (after 6 p.m.); $8, matinee. • Philadelphia Bus Trip to the Barnes: April 11, bus departs 7 a.m., returns approximately 10 p.m. $135• Tom Knight Puppet Show: April 17, 1:30 p.m. ❏ Kids Classes: • Quilting for Kids – “Starry Sky”” Wednesdays, Jan. 9-March 27, 3:30-5 p.m. Ages 6 and up. $6 per class. • Mixed Media: Ages 5-8: Series 1, Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m.; Series 2, March 8, 15, 22, 29, 4-5:30 p.m. Ages 9-12: Series 1, Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, 4-5:30 p.m.; Series 2, March 6, 13, 20, 27, 4-5:30 p.m. $40, four-class series. • Preschool Mixed Media: For ages 4 and 5. Series 1, Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, 10-10:45 a.m.; Series 2, March 7, 14, 21, 28, 10-10:45 a.m. • Movement and Storytelling for Preschoolers: Ages 4 and 5. Series 1, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, 1010:45 a.m.; Series 2, April 3, 10, 17, 24, 10-10:45 a.m. • All About Pottery & Sculpture: Ages 5-8, Feb. 8, 15, 22, March 1, 4-5:30 p.m. Ages 9-12, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, 4-5:30 p.m. $40 for four classes. • Preschool Pottery & Sculpture: Ages 4 and 5. Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, 10-10:45 a.m. • Little People & Nature: Ages 2 ½-5. Series 1, March 5, 12, 19, 26, 10-11 a.m. Series 2, March 6, 13, 20, 27, 10-11 a.m. ❏ Intergenerational Classes: • Quilting for Everyone: “Atlantic Star:” Ages 13 and up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9-March 27, 6-7:30 p.m. $6 per class, including materials. ❏ Adult Classes: Simply Yoga: Wednesdays, 10-11:15 a.m. Ages 16 and up. Series 1, Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6; Series 2, Feb. 13, 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20. $60 for series of six consecutive classes or $15 drop-in. • Recycled Glass Artwork: Ages 18 and up. Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m. Series 1, Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28; Series 2, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25; Series 3, March 4, 11, 18, 25. $65, fourclass series. Students supply own safety glasses. • Open Studio for Drawing, Painting & Sculpture: Ages 13 and up. Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Series 1, Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29; Series 2, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26; Series 3, March 5, 12, 19, 26. $60, fourclass series; $15, drop-in. • Rev Up Your Immune System with Kundalini Yoga: Ages

Did you know that the oldest serving Catholic pastor in the entire United States resides in this area? Mitred Arch-Priest Monsignor Stephen Hrynuck will celebrate his 101st birthday Dec. 27. The former pastor of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Ukranian Catholic Church in Olyphant will have a Divine Liturgy Celebration in his honor Dec. 27 at 9 a.m. 16 and up. Jan. 15, 6 p.m. • Decorative Painting: Ages 16 and up. Noon-3 p.m., Jan. 16, 23, 20, Feb. 13, 20, 27, March 13, 20, 27. $20 per class plus cost of painting surface. • Kundalini Yoga: Ages 16 and up. 10-11:30 a.m. Series 1, Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9; Series 2, March 2, 9, 23, April 6; Series 3 April 27, May 4, 11, 18. $40, four classes; $15, drop-in. • Loom Beading Basics: Jan. 28, 6-9 p.m. Ages 16 and up. $30. Eastern Pocono Animal Alliance Spay/Neuter Clinic in need of volunteers, one day/week to check in clients, more; arrive by 8:15 a.m., commit to every week. Positions to help w/ vaccination clinics, substitute desk work. Stop in to office in back of Rainbow Plaza, Route 209, Brodheadsville, visitepaaonline.com, call 570.994.5846. Gesinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center (1000 E. Mountain Road, Plains Township) • Blood collection drive: Jan. 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Blood Center, 317 Enterprise Way, Pittston. Schedule appointment: call 1.866.996.5100 or visit geisingerbloodcenter.org. • Richard and Marion Pearsall Heart Hospital Heart Failure Education Class: Jan. 2, 10 a.m.noon, second floor conference room. • Blood collection drive: Jan. 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Outback Steakhouse, 547 Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre. Schedule appointment: call 1.866.996.5100 or visit geisingerbloodcenter.org. • Blood collection drive: Jan. 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Wal-Mart, Highway 315, Pittston. Schedule

appointment: call 1.866.996.5100 or visit geisingerbloodcenter.org. • Gluten-free and healthy lecture with a registered dietician: Jan. 8, 3-4 p.m., Kistler Learning Center. Registration required: visit geisinger.org/ events or call 800.275.6401 and ask for CareLink. • Support group for parents of children with ADD/ADHD: Jan. 8, 6:30-8 p.m., Spiritual Center. Info: 570.592.0058. • Ostomy support group: Jan. 9, 6-7 p.m., Scarano Conference Room. • Bariatric support group: Jan. 2, 3-4 p.m.; Jan. 10, 3:30-4:30 p.m., GI Nutrition Conference Room at Geisinger Specialty Services, 675 Baltimore Drive, Entrance A, Plains Township. • Frank M. and Dorothea Henry Cancer cancer support group: Jan. 16, 3:30-5 p.m., Henry Cancer Center. Info: 570.808.6186. • Blood collection drive: Jan. 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Jan. 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Schedule appointment: call 1.866.996.5100 or visit geisingerbloodcenter.org. • Frank M. and Dorothea Henry Cancer Center prostate cancer screenings: Jan. 24, 5-7 p.m. Registration required: geisinger.org/events or 800.275.6401 and ask for CareLink. The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce (222 Mulberry St., Scranton) • Northeast Pennsylvania Hiring Our Heroes Employment Event: Jan. 9, 9 a.m. This national program assists veteran job seekers, active duty military, members of the National Guard and reserve components, and military spouses with employment opportunities. • Start the New Year off with

a New You Luncheon: Jan. 16, 11:30 a.m. • Discover How the Affordable Care Act Can Affect Your Small Business: Jan. 31, 9 a.m.

Irem Clubhouse (64 Ridgeway Drive, Dallas)• New Year’s Eve Party: Dec. 31, 7 p.m. to midnight, in the Grand Ballroom. B.Y.O.B. cocktail hour, where Irem Clubhouse will provide sodas, mixers and hors d’oeuvres. Dinner at 8 p.m., with prices starting at $35. 9 p.m. entertainment with NEPA Soul. Reservations: 570.675.1134, ext. 100 or 106. Payment due by Dec. 26, King’s College (133 North River St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.5957 or kings.edu) • Boy Scouts Annual Merit Badge College Jan. 5, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center. Registration: 570.357.6928. • Kids for Cash Panel Discussion, “Ethics in the Valley: After the Judicial Scandals:” Jan. 22, 7 p.m., Burke Auditorium, William G. McGowan School of Business. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held Jan. 23. Luzerne County Bikes & Walks • Presentation by extreme bicycle tourist and Wyalusing resident, Troy Cobb: Jan. 15, 7 p.m., Best Western Genetti Hotel and Conference Center, 77 E. Market St., Wilkes-Barre. $16; $5 discount for Bikes & Walks members. Refreshments, snacks and cash bar. Tickets are available at the Wilkes-Barre Family

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Weekender staff looks back at big changes 2012 was a year of major change for The Weekender. Within just a few months, the general manager, editor, staff writer, and an account executive all moved on to other employment, leaving many pairs of big shoes to ﬁll. Aside from Production Editor Mike Golubiewski, John Popko was the only longtime employee left and was promoted to general manager in June after almost seven years of hard work. The team that formed by year’s end, however, ended up clicking instantly, forging a bold new creative future for the 20-year-old publication. Before we all look forward to 2013, the staff decided to look back and recall our eventful year at 90 E. Market St. in Wilkes-Barre. ohn Popko, General Manager “Aside from me, our staff has completely changed. It’s been a very emotional year for me, to say the least. I’ve seen co-workers, who I also considered very close friends, move on to different chapters in their lives. It wasn’t easy, but I’m incredibly happy and excited to be moving forward with the new team that we have in place. “We have a lot in store for you, our readers, in 2013. I hope you’ll continue to pick up The Weekender and also regularly view our website, which is also new to 2012. Have a blessed, happy, and safe holiday season. Here’s to 2013!” ich Howells, Editor “When I applied for the staff writer position in the fall, I had no idea that I would be named editor just a few months later. I started with the company as the staff writer for Go Lackawanna, so when the former editor of that publication, the multi-

talented Chris Hughes, filled in as interim editor at The Weekender, it made the transition almost seamless for me. “He wanted to retain his position as online editor at The Times Leader, however, so after months of searching for a permanent editor, they decided that a potential candidate was sitting right under their noses. I was both thrilled and humbled by the opportunity, one that I only dreamed of as a staving freelance writer only three years ago. This publication has been my life ever since, and I’m thankful to have a dedicated staff that works just as hard as I do every day. “If you think you’ve seen a shift in our editorial and online content lately, just wait until you see what we have planned for 2013! Some classic Weekender features will be making a big return, some exciting brand new features will be introduced, and we will be embracing multimedia in ways that no other local publication has yet. Stay tuned!” ara Pokorny, Staff Writer “When I approached my Weekender intern adviser in the spring of 2008 to ask if it was possible to become a full-time writer (a ‘no,’ due to limited space), I had no idea that some four years later I would make my home at the publication. “I also didn’t know that such a switch (which happened in November after a two-year stint as a features writer at The Times Leader) would involve an all-out dance party to celebrate my first night laying out an issue, asking people to be photographed in their underwear for our ‘Sexiest’ issue, and quickly finding that my co-workers were not just that, but friends as well. “This team of seven is the

end result of many changes throughout 2012, and I’m more than honored to be the last piece of the puzzle. Our staff meetings run longer each week, bursting with enthusiasm and fresh ideas that we’re diligently working to make a reality for you, our readers.” manda Dittmar, Graphic Designer “My journey with the Weekender first started in 2009 as an intern. This past June, I put my big girl panties on to take on the responsibility of full-time graphic designer. I was immediately thrown into photographing the swimsuit issue, which can be intimidating when you’re fivefoot-Asian. “It seems like these past seven months have passed within the blink of an eye. I was given amazing opportunities, from shooting zombies to Playboy models to asking people to take it off for the ‘Sexiest’ issue. However, I think the highlight of the year was definitely the ‘Model of the Year’ party. Who doesn’t get a kick out of seeing a grown man in short shorts with a cucumber in his pants? “I’m excited for this upcoming year. I believe that we will grow as a paper and continue providing provocative and intriguing articles to our readers.” ieran Inglis, Media Consultant “This was definitely one of the fastest

years of my life. I started at The Weekender in March and was immediately tossed into our events and constant social presence that we pride ourselves in. The second or third week I was here, we were already at the Scranton St. Patty’s Parade making our rounds; John almost fought an old man for cutting me in the bathroom line, but John had been working out, so he backed down. “After that, we had our Readers’ Choice Awards, where I had a few too many Jägerbombs and got on the stage to present and immediately messed up. (That’s a botch job!) Our ‘Model of the Year’ party on Oct. 5 was by far the most fun I had all year. It was a big success with great live performances, and, of course, the debonair Rob Nitkowski was named Man of the Year. “The staff had many changes over the course of the year, but regardless of those changes, I was constantly able to voice my opinions as well as creative ideas. The staff we now have has become a solid one. We have pulled off some amazing issues, and it’s all due to our constant concern for each other’s goals. I haven’t been with The Weekender for long, but from my perspective, I feel as though this year may have been one of the most creative and overall

entertaining ones yet.” aul Shaw, Digital Specialist “2012 was a transitional year professionally for me, and when the opportunity presented itself to work with The Weekender, I jumped at the chance. Having collaborated with The Weekender teams over the years through other avenues, I always believed ﬁrmly in what The Weekender offers its readers and advertisers each week. “Over the short time I’ve been on staff, I’ve been privileged to build relationships with some fantastic business owners. There’s nothing better for me than helping a business achieve growth and success through creative marketing consulting rather than just selling advertising. With the new tools available, such as mobile apps, website development, and strong promotional campaigns, we can bring so much more to the table. “I’ve never had more fun working so hard. With my new co-workers being some of the greatest people I’ve ever met, 2013 should be a year of growth for myself, our company, our advertisers, and, most of all, our readers.” W

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Top 5 Best Books of 2012 By Sara Pokorny, Weekender Staff Writer

By Pete Croatto, Weekender Correspondent 1. “Compliance:” Craig Zobel’s drama (based on real events) about a prank call gone horribly wrong had detractors. Maybe it was because Zobel revealed that our eagerness to please and respect authority is a weapon of frightening power. That’s not something everyone wants to hear. 2. “Take This Waltz:” A gut punch. A mix of love story and Greek tragedy, it’s indisputable proof that Michelle Williams is working on a higher level than her contemporaries. Even as Sarah Polley’s movie breaks your heart into a million pieces, you cannot look away. 3. “Moonrise Kingdom:” Wes Anderson has created a vivid storybook world that contains a sweet, hilarious ode to adolescence. Do you remember how we sensed drama behind every gesture? That the world seemed so big and so small? 4. “Django Unchained:” I took a selfimposed break from Quentin Tarantino after the “Kill Bill” ﬁlms. I’m glad I got reacquainted. He’s ﬁnally back to being the wild boy genius with a chemistry set and no parental supervision. 5. “Sister:” A responsible boy, who steals from a Swiss ski resort to pay the bills, and his irresponsible older sister, who disappears for days into the abyss of good times, reach a stalemate: neither can provide what the other one wants. Told with poetry and nuance by director Ursula Meier. W

Top 5 Best Albums of 2012 By Matt Morgis, Weekender Correspondent 1. “Babel” by Mumford & Sons: “Babel” took M&S to the next level without changing too much – which is hard to master on a sophomore album. There are times when the songs are as arena rock as U2 and as unpredictable as Skrillex. It also shows rock bands can still hit number one in 2012. 2. “What We Saw from the Cheap Seats” by Regina Spektor: This could have been higher if it didn’t clock in at under 40 minutes. Spektor has perfected her songwriting and has found a way to make her songs stick in the listener’s head long after it’s finished playing. 3. “Southern Air” by Yellowcard: This was the album fans have been waiting for since the group’s reformation. Perhaps the most complete record of 2012, it’s a veteran act that put on a songwriting clinic. 4. “Resplendent Indignity” by Graces Downfall: In a time when local acts are struggling to find gigs, Graces Downfall have put together a solid collection of original tunes and topped the local charts while doing it. “Indignity” displays great lyrical chops and has produced some radio-ready rock hits. 5. “Uno! Dos! Tre!” by Green Day: The 25-year-old band finally returned from operas and Broadway plays to true punk rock form in 2012. It’s a triple LP of songs that sound like they could be fan favorites from the “Dookie” era. W

Best Video Games of 2012 By Robbie Vanderveken, Times Leader Digital Operations Specialist 1. “Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning” (PS3, Xbox 360, PC): This game had a huge, in-depth story; an interesting RPG progression system; gorgeous, hand-drawn looking graphics; and great ﬁghting mechanics created by a dream team of developers. 2. “Assassins Creed 3” (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U, PC): The newest game in the series is also the biggest. Set during the American Revolution, this game has one of the biggest and most interesting settings in a game I have ever played. 3. “The Walking Dead” (PSN, XBLA, PC, IOS, Android): Based on the comic book of the same name, it was an emotional rollercoaster. Each scene was compelling and had some really tough choices, changing the story in dramatic ways. 4. “Far Cry 3” (PS3, Xbox 360, PC): My favorite shooter of the year. It has a huge open world, way too many things you can do and explore, gorgeous environments and graphics, and one of the craziest stories I have seen in a game in a while. 5. LittleBigPlanet (PS Vita): “LBP” is a cute and quirky platform game. The story is hilarious, and the level design is genius. Honorable Mention: “Dishonored” (PS3, Xbox 360, PC): “Dishonored” is a new IP that came out in a year almost dominated by sequels. This game take the FPS stealth genre and turns it on its head. It was one of the most interesting new experiences I had this year. W

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1. “50 Shades of Grey” by E.L. James: Though it was published in 2011 (and though this pick goes way against the better judgment of the person doing the picking), it is absolutely no secret that this erotic trilogy made the biggest literary splash this year. 2. “Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn: Who’s not familiar with the tale of a marriage gone terribly wrong? Flynn brings the high suspense in this novel, a thrilling tale of possible murder, lies, and deceit. 3. “Divergent” and “Insurgent” by Veronica Roth: Fans of Suzanne Collins’ “Hunger Games” trilogy will absolutely eat these books up. Though the story is familiar (post-apocalyptic world, different factions of society, the act of being “chosen” for something), Roth puts her own spin on things. 4. “The Fault in Our Stars” by John Green: This story of 13-year-old Hazel, diagnosed with Stage IV thyroid cancer, is one that calls for tissues – lots and lots of them. It’s a touching and beautifully written tale of a young girl’s journey through a precarious life and the way in which she views her world. 5. “No Easy Day: The Firsthand Account of the Mission That Killed Osama Bin Laden” by Mark Owen: People have been waiting to hear the ins and outs of this story, and they got their wish through a former member of the United States Naval Special Warfare Development Group. W

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Lacey Schwimmer is a ‘Dancing with the Stars’ fan favorite who is currently pursuing many other career avenues.

'Dancing' into 'Reality' By Sara Pokorny

Weekender Staff Writer

Dancing darling Lacey Schwimmer has always been a fan favorite on the reality competition “Dancing with the Stars,” a show she was part of for six seasons after jumpstarting her career on “So You Think You Can Dance” in 2007. So when the lineup for Season 14 of “SYTYCD” was announced earlier this year and her name was absent from the roster, fans were left wondering where she had gone. Another season of “SYTYCD” isn’t ruled out for the 24-yearold; she’s just taking some time to concentrate on other facets of her career, such as choreographing shows and delving deeper into a solo music venture. Schwimmer will be a part of the Reality Check event at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs Dec. 29 alongside her Season 11 dancing partner Kyle Massey. We chatted with the bubbly blonde, who was moments away from stepping into dance rehearsal. THE WEEKENDER: You’ve had plenty of different dancing partners over the seasons you were on “Dancing with the Stars.” How is it decided who is going to dance with who? LACEY SCHWIMMER: It really comes down to personality. The producers and the casting directors know us as dancers very well; they know what we’re capable of doing. They’ll pair us up with someone we have a conflict with, or someone we’ll get along with really well. It’s really them putting together a perfect casting as a whole.

W: Who was your favorite dance partner? LS: I’ve been on it six or seven times, and my first season was crazy. I just got off “So You Think You Can Dance” and I came into a show where I’m dancing with celebrities, and it was like, “Oh my God, what am I doing here? I don’t belong here!” That’s when I was with Lance Bass (of boy band N’Sync), and it’s something I’ll never forget. It changed my life. I have had a lot of different people, like I had Steve-O from “Jackass”… W: That was probably interesting. LS: I honestly have nothing bad to say about the guy. He’s such a sweet person. He’s been through so much in his life. Sometimes it was hard to work with him and make sure he could remember things, but he tried so hard and he loved it. He and I talk to this day. W: Have you ever had any difficulty with someone? LS: There’s a lot of pressure on people, especially if one week they have a great week and the next they have a terrible one. There’s not only a lot of pressure on them, but on you as choreographer and teacher to make them deliver. There’s definitely tension. Everyone’s tired and stressed. But the second you go on the floor, it doesn’t even matter. It’s so much fun, and you forget all the troubles you had during the week. You just go on TV in front of millions of people and shake it. I think it’s a good release for America to see people having a good time. W: Do you have a favorite dance from your time on the show? LS: It’s funny because it’s something that was really silly

and thrown together in probably 10 minutes. Kyle (Massey, Season 11 partner) and I are actually performing it at Mohegan Sun. They do this thing called “instant dance,” where you pull a dance out of a hat and don’t know what it is until 30 minutes before you can do it, so you have to create a routine on the spot. Kyle is such a ham; he and I literally can’t be serious with each other. We ended up doing a jive to “Good Golly Miss Molly,” and it was one of the best dances. They still play that back as one of the best instant dances. W: If dancing were no longer an option, what would you want to do as a profession? LS: I went to hair and makeup school at Paul Mitchell Academy. Hair and makeup has always been such a huge thing since I was a little girl – you know, trying on my mom’s Chanel lipstick. I realized that going to school will always be there, but my legs and body will not always be there for dancing, so when, if, I stop dancing, that would be something I’d love to fall back on. I’ve also recently released my first dance costume line through Discount Dance Supply. I would love to venture into clothing somewhere down the line.

Reality Check - Lacey Schwimmer & Kyle Massey of Dancing with the Stars: Dec. 29, 2 p.m. live performance and Q&A; 3 p.m. free signing, Breakers in Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs (1280 Highway 315, WilkesBarre). First-come, first-serve basis.

YMCA, Around Town Bicycles or Main Bike World. Info: 570.823.2191, ext. 5040. The Mall at Steamtown (300 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton, 570.343.3400) • Live music and/or magic and children’s entertainment: Every Tues., Thurs., noon-2 p.m.; every Sun. 12:30-2:30 p.m. • Open Mic with Sarah Yzkanin or Janice Gambo Chesna: Every Wed., 6-8 p.m.

Misericordia University (www.misericordia.edu, 570.674.6400; box office, 674.6719, misericordia.edu) ❏ Pauly Friedman Art Gallery, Tues.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-5p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 1-5 p.m. • “Norman Rockwell’s 323 Saturday Evening Post Covers:’’ Jan. 14 to Feb. 28. Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza (255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Twp.) • Disney on Ice celebrates 100 Years of Music: January 16-18, 7 p.m.; Jan. 19, 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m.; Jan. 20, 1 and 5 p.m.; Jan. 21, 1 p.m. $25 to $55; opening night, $15.50. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 800.745.3000. Penn State Wilkes-Barre (Rte. 115, Lehman, 570.675.2171, wb.psu.edu) • Real Estate Prep Courses: Real Estate Fundamentals, Tuesdays, Feb. 5-April 9, 6-9 p.m. Real Estate Practices, Thursdays, Feb. 7-April 11, 6-9 p.m. $280 per course, textbook cost included. Registration deadline Jan. 25. • AutoCAD courses: Level 1, Mondays and Wednesdays,

March 11-20, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. SolidWorks Essentials, Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 30-May 9, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Registration fee for each course is $799 per person. Pittston Memorial Library (47 Broad St., 570.654.9565, pitmemlib@comcast.net) • Crochet club, Tues., 10 a.m., Thurs., 6 p.m. • Kids’ craft club: Third Sat., 10 a.m. For grades 2-5.• Kids Science Club, first Sat. of each month, open to students in grades 2-5. • ‘Page Turners’ kids’ book club, first Thurs. of each month, 4 p.m., grades 3-5. • Family Story Time for preschoolers and toddlers: Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. • CEO Afterschool Meals: Dinner, Mondays and Thursdays, 4-5 p.m.; snacks, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. Free to all children up to age 18. No registration required. Waverly Community House (1115 N. Abington Rd., Waverly, waverlycomm.org) Gymboree Classes: Cost for each seven-week session, $89 with $20 material fee for the Art classes. 10% discount for each additional class and for siblings. Contact Gymboree at 570-208-2908 to register as space is limited. Mondays, Jan. 14, for seven weeks: • Family Art: 9:30-10:30 a.m., children 18 months to 2½. • Family Art: 11 a.m.-noon, children ages 22 months to 5 years. • Art lll: 12:30-1:30 p.m., children ages 28 months to 5, drop-off optional. • Art lll: 3:45-4:45 p.m., children ages 28 months to 5, dropoff optional. Thursdays, Jan. 17, for seven

weeks: • Family Music: 9:30-10:15 a.m., children ages 0 to 5 years. • Music 1: 10:30-11:15 a.m., children ages 0 to 16 months. • Music lll: 12:30-1:15 p.m., children ages 28 months to 5 years old, drop-off optional •Music lll: 3:45-4:30 p.m., children ages 28 months to 5 years old, drop-off optional. Wilkes University (84 W. South St, Wilkes-Barre, 1.800.WILKES.U, wilkes.edu) • Literary publishing seminar with Phil Brady and Johnny Temple: Jan. 9-13, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Includes info about current publishing environment, editorial policies, book design and more. $2,488, general; $1,244 for Wilkes students and alumni. Info: 570.408.4547, cwriting@wilkes.edu. • Maslow Faculty Reading Series: Jan. 6-10. All readings at 7 p.m. Poem readings, Jan. 6, Barnes and Noble in Public Square, 7 S. Main St. Sampling of films, Jan. 7; Poetry, nonfiction, and fiction, Jan. 8; Playwrights, Jan. 9; works alumni, faculty, and advisory board members, Jan. 10; all a the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. Your Dog’s Place, LLC (570.729.8977, yourdogsplace@yahoo.com) • K9 Nose Work: Intro to Nose Work, Sat., 11:30 a.m.; Wed., 10 a.m. Intro to Odor, Mon., 8:15 p.m. Intro to Vehicles and Exteriors, Mon., 7 p.m. Continuing Nose Work, Mon., 5 p.m. • Kinderpuppy: Wed., 6 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m. Puppy parenting 101. • Canine Life & Social Skills: Thurs., 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 p.m. • Reliable Recalls: Fri., 6-7:30 p.m.

LOCAL HISTORY Eckley Miners’ Village (located nine miles east of Hazleton, just off Route 940; 570.636.2070; www.eckleyminers.org)Open year-round, Mon.Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. $6, adults; $5.50, seniors; $4, children 6 to 12 years of age. Tours are dependent upon staffing and weather conditions. There is an additional charge for walking tours. Electric City Trolley Museum and Coal Mine Tour (Cliff Street, Scranton 570.963.6590) Museum open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Excursions: Wed.Sun. 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m. Rides: $10 adults, $9 seniors, $7.75 ages 3-12. Mine open daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tours hourly, $8 adults, $7.50 seniors, $5.50 ages 3-12. Everhart Museum (1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, 570.346.7186, www.everhartmuseum.org) • European River Cruise: April 8-15, 2013. From $2,549/ member, double occupancy, plus air. Info: 570.504.7575, EverhartRiverCruise.com 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, yearround. Daytime walks also available on limited basis. Private tours can be arranged for groups. Info: scrantonghosttours.com, magicus@comcast.net. Lackawanna Historical Society (The Catlin House, 232 Monroe Avenue, Scranton, 570.344.3841) ❏ Downtown Walking Tours (free and open to the public): • Custom Tours: 7-8 blocks, about 2 hours. Routes selected based on interests of participants Most days, noon-6 p.m. $5/person, min. 4 people, max. 30. Call 955.0244. • Step-on bus tours, Costume Tours: Call for info.

Scranton Iron Furnaces (159 Cedar Ave., Scranton, www.anthracitemuseum.org) For guided tours, call Anthracite Heritage Museum at 570.963.4804 for schedule/fees. St. Ann’s National Basilica Shrine and Monastery (Scranton: 570.347.5691) Group tours available by appointment. Open 9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. Steamtown National Historic Site (I-81 to Exit 53, Scranton: 570.340.5200 or 888.693.9391, www.nps.gov/stea) • Ongoing: Interpretive programs, visitor center, theater, a history museum. Open daily, 9-5 p.m. $7 adults, $6 senior citizens, $2 children ages 6-12. • The “Scranton Limited” train ride: Wed.-Sun. 30 minute rides depart from Roundhouse boarding area Wed., 10:30 & 11:30 a.m., 1:30 & 2:15 p.m. A historic steam locomotive operates Thurs.-Sun. 10:30 & 11:30 a.m., 1:30 & 2:15 p.m. $3 per person, all ages 6+. Visit www.nps.gov/stea for train schedule or call 570.340.5200. Tripp House (1011 N. Main Ave., Scranton: 570.961.3317). The oldest structure in Lackawanna County. Tours are conducted by appointment. LEARNING Art Classes at the Georgiana Cray Bart Studio (123 Brader Dr., Wilkes-Barre, 570.947.8387, gcraybart@aol.com, gcraybartartworks.com) ❏ Painting, drawing, creative arts/pencil, charcoal, oil, acrylic, pastel, colored pencil, mixed media: • Adults (Ages 13+): Mon.Tues., noon-4 p.m.; Tues.-Wed., 6-9 p.m. Student may choose length of time from 1-3 hrs. for evening class • Children (Ages 8-12): Weekdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Ballroom Dancing taught by certified members of Dance Educators of America. Available for private groups, clubs, organizations, senior centers, more. Call 570.785.9459. Bridge. Beginning or Intermediate Lessons, playing time for regular games and tournaments. Jewish Community Center (River Street, Wilkes-Barre). Call Rick Evans at 570.824.4646 or Rev.

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movie review By Pete Croatto

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‘Les Misérables’ is just one giant sadfest, often overshadowing some great performances.

'Miserables' is unauthentic misery

Do you like sad stories? Do you like the endings to Steven Spielberg movies but wish they had more music? Answer “yes” to both questions and you will love the big screen adaptation of “Les Misérables,” the beloved Broadway musical. Otherwise, you’re in for nearly three hours of emotional assault – with a few hummable tunes thrown in. France, 1815. Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman) is finally freed from French prison, but his past turns his life into a nomadic hell. When a priest shows Jean the warmth of human kindness, the scoundrel is reborn into a prosperous, generous man of influence. The fancy duds and beardless face don’t fool Javert (Russell Crowe), the humorless constable

who knows Jean’s past and spends years chasing him through Jean’s adoption of a dying prostitute’s daughter (who grows into Amanda Seyfried) to the streets of Paris for the June Rebellion – apparently the singingest, most attractive rebellion ever. Now most stage musicals are big, lavish productions because everything happens from a static position, and the audience – from the tuxedoed important people to the high school glee club stuck by the back exit – has to see everything. Movies, for obvious reasons, allow for greater intimacy. We don’t have to strain to see every detail. Director Tom Hooper’s approach is puzzling: he doesn’t adjust any of the theatrical ele-

ments (nearly all the dialogue is sung) and employs every hokey cinematic trick to inflate every emotion. It’s bloody exhausting. We’re exposed to sad songs sung in rainstorms and close-ups of teary-eyed revolutionaries. Nothing happens on its own: the camera tilts and whirls to emphasize loneliness, and characters are smushed to one side of the screen. This grandness gives “Les Misérables” the authenticity of a violent Epcot attraction. Why all the fuss when the songs express the same sentiments Hooper is grinding out? Maybe it’s because the actors here don’t have the vocal range, employing the same breathy, sobbing method throughout. A great singer – not your flavor-ofthe month pop tart – can express

the emotions behind a song. (Jennifer Hudson, for example, did that really well in “Dreamgirls.”) Every character in “Les Misérables” comes across as unbelievably solemn – or, in Crowe’s case, congested – like the high school star who knows she’s Broadway bound but will be begging for extra waitressing shifts in three months. The only relief is when Helena Bonham Carter and Sacha Baron Cohen do their mainstream-approved nutjob act in “Master of the House.” There is a “Gee, let’s see what the actors can do” appeal to the movie, even though the dramatic highs and lows make you wish everyone had played it straight. Anne Hathaway (playing the tragic Fantine) does a rousing

rendition of “I Dreamed a Dream” in a performance that has been discussed incessantly since the leaves changed color. Wow, she looks so gaunt. Geez, she cut her hair; now she’s slightly less beautiful. What’s notable is that Hathaway’s sacrifice gets lost in this gaudy spectacle of sadness. “Les Misérables” swallows everything in its quest to move you. Misery loves company, but opulently filmed misery featuring beautiful people and show tunes? Get ready. It’s going to be a gigantic hit whether we like it or not.

-Read more of Pete’s cinematic musings on whatpeteswatching. blogspot.com or follow him on Twitter, @PeteCroatto.

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Going green in 2013

Now that Christmas is behind us, we can focus on the new year that’s right around the corner. Every year, people make promises and resolutions for a better year and a better lifestyle. Most New Year’s resolutions are to either lose weight or make more money when really we should be focusing on more important things. Every year, I tell myself I am going to live a more ecofriendly lifestyle; this year, I think everyone should make eco-friendly New Year’s resolutions and stick to them. The smallest things can really add up throughout the year. The simple act of turning the lights off when you leave a room is a good start. Turning off the lights saves so much energy and money. Another really easy and great way to go green in 2013 is to use reusable shopping bags every time you hit the grocery store. Something I do more often than I would like to admit is leaving my cell phone charger plugged in after my phone has been charged. Unplugging a cell phone charger, or any appliances for that matter, that are not in use is a good way to preserve energy. Chargers and basic appliances will continue to consume energy even when they are turned off. This “phantom energy” has a negative impact on the environment and is a waste of resources and money. A popular movement I’ve seen more and more people participating in lately is Meatless Monday.

Personally, I never eat meat, but if I could get my loved ones to eat vegetarian even just once a week, we could really help out the environment. By eliminating meat from your diet, you’re reducing your carbon footprint and saving resources like fresh water and fossil fuels used to feed animals raised for meat. Going vegetarian once a week is a great way to get in shape as well. According to grist.org, “if every American had one meat-free day per week, it would reduce emissions as much as taking eight million cars off the roads.” Even buying meat raised on a local farm using sustainable farming methods is a great way to go green. Buying local is the best way to know what you’re really getting because you go right to the source. You’re able to ask the farmer what practices are used, for example, if they are using pesticides or fertilizers in the animal’s feed, or if any type of hormones are used. Sustainably raised meat is much safer and better for the environment because the transportation used is so much less than that of factory farm meats. New Year’s resolutions are often made with good intentions, but they tend to fade out come spring. If we can stick to a few green rules next year, I think we can all really make a difference and help the environment. Here’s wishing you and your loved ones a very safe and happy new year!

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Nokia improves with Windows on Lumia 822 In last week’s column, I looked at the HTC 8X running Microsoft’s new Windows Phone operating system. Today, I take a look at another Windows Phone, the Nokia Lumia 822. Nokia doesn’t seem to get the exposure that it deserves – it’s the world’s third-largest smartphone manufacturer, and yet this Finland-based telecom giant is often overshadowed by manufacturers HTC and LG. It’s been quite a while since Nokia has had a device in the Verizon lineup, and the Lumia, with a low price point and good overall performance, might be the phone that changes all that. Originally heavily devoted to the

Symbian mobile platform, Nokia has had a change of heart and thrown in with Microsoft – all forthcoming Nokia mobile devices will be powered by Windows Phone. Lumia’s thick case and rather sedate styling might not make it stand out in a crowd, but small details – the eight megapixel Carl Zeiss camera; the startlingly solid, comfortable feel of the phone in your hand; and the 4.3-inch AMOLED display with crisp colors – tell a different story. Hiding within the case of the Lumia 822 is a dual-core 1.5Ghz processor, with a full gig of RAM backing it up. The 822 is no slouch when it comes to performance, and some of the

extra features, like Near Field Communication and global readiness, are things that you usually see in a phone that’s double the price of the Lumia. It also seemed every bit as snappy as the HTC 8X, which is more than double the price. There are some nitpicks I had with the phone, mostly that it didn’t have a status light that flashed if I received an e-mail or missed call while the screen was off. To make a long story short, I was very pleasantly surprised by the Lumia 822. It’s inexpensive, it has great build quality, it’s fast, and it has processor power to burn. I noticed that even with a day and a half of relatively nor-

Lumia may be a star in the Verizon line-up thanks to its low price point and excellent overall performance. mal use, the Lumia had a decent amount of charge. Although it might not be the most stylish phone to hit the stores this holiday season, the Lumia 822 definitely has good bang-for-thebuck. Looking at the Lumia, I would have expected it to cost upwards of $150, given its performance. Instead, I saw that, with a contract, it was just $50,

which is certainly a bargain. The Nokia Lumia 822 is $49.99 with a two-year contract from Verizon Wireless, and $449.99 without. It comes in gray, white, and black. W -Nick DeLorenzo is director of interactive and new media for The Times Leader. E-mail him at ndelorenzo@timesleader.com.

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2&4 Hand Drumming Circle Freestyle drum circle, every second/fourth Sat., any time between 1-4 p.m., Everything Natural (426 S. State St., Clarks Summit). All ages, newcomers, old timers welcome. Hand drums, percussion provided. Free, no pressure.

Absolute Pilates with Leslie (263 Carbondale Rd., Clarks Summit, www.pilateswithleslie.com) • Mon., Wed., Fri., 9-10 a.m. Private training on Cadillac, Reformer and Wunda Chair, along with Pilates mat classes, stability ball core classes, more. Check website for updates. • Mon., Wed.: Nia Technique, 5:30 p.m. American Wicca & The Garb Wench (americanwicca.org) • Tarot Readings by High Priest Thane Amdor: By appointment Tues., Thurs., Sat. Bring friend, get free reading. To schedule, call 570.793.4095 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 • Children’s Meditation: Thurs., 6-7 p.m. Ages 9-14, $5 • Tarot Card Readings, by appointment. $20 first half hour, $10 additional half hours. Awakenings Yoga (570.472.3272) • Private Yoga Instruction w/ certified senior Instructor of Himalayan Institute. 24 years experience. Learn secrets of Himalayan Masters. Lessons include asana, pranayama, meditation, relaxation, ayruveda, holistic nutrition, tantra. $75/ session

Bellas Yoga Studio (650 Boulevard 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. Club Fit (1 West Broad St., Hazleton, 570.497.4700, www.clubfithazleton.com) • Boxing classes w/ Rich Pastorella (pastorella.net26.net). Mon., 7-8 p.m. $40/month. Goddess Creations Shop & Gallery (214 Depot St., Clarks Summit, 570.575.8649, info@goddesscreations.net) • Tarot Card Readings 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. Goshin Jitsu Martial Arts Classes Every month at Golightley’s Martial Arts (Mark Plaza Shopping Center, Rt. 11, Edwardsville). Focus on cardio, stretching, defense, stamina, more. Self defense, cardio, karate aerobics also available. $75/month. Call 570.814.3293 for info.

• Hoop Fitness Techniques: Mon., 7:30-8:30 p.m. $5/class. Call for info. Hoop Fitness Classes (whirligighoopers.com) • Beginner/Intermediate: Mon., 7:30 p.m., Harris Conservatory (545 Charles St., Luzerne). $5. Call 718.0673 to reserve. • Beginner/Intermediate: Thurs., 5:30 p.m., Studio 32 (32 Forrest St., Wilkes-Barre) $5. Inner Harmony Wellness Center (Mercy Hospital General Services Bldg., 743 Jefferson Ave., Scranton, 570.346.4621, www.innerharmonywellness.com, peteramato@aol.com) • Meditation Technique Workshops: Wed., 6:30 p.m. $15/session. Goal setting/stress reduction, more. Call for info/ reservation. Jeet Kune Do Fighting Concepts Teaches theories of movement in Martial Arts. $100/ month. Call instructor Mike DiMeglio for info, 570.371.8898. Jim Thorpe Arts in Motion (434 Center St., Jim Thorpe, 570.483.8640, jtartsinmotion.com) • Friday Night Drop-in Class for Chair Yoga, Guided Meditation, Spirit Connections: $8/class, $15/all three. Elemental Alchemist AnneMarie Balog, Level II Lakshmi Voelk-

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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 39 Ken McCrea at 570.823.5957. Downtown Arts at Arts YOUniverse (47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.970.2787, www.artsyouniverse.com) • Kids Craft Hour with Liz Revit: Sat., 10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Make jewelry, paper mache, more. $15, includes supplies. For info or to register, call 817.0176. Drawing and Painting Lessons: Realist painter teaches techniques of old masters. Private lessons Fri.-Sun. To schedule, call 570.820.0469, e-mail bekshev@yahoo.com or visit www.artistvs.com. Endless Mountains Nature Center Everhart Museum (1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, 570.346.7186, www.everhartmuseum.org) • “Everybody’s 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 welcome. For info, to register, call or e-mail education@everhart-museum.org. • Museum Adventure Week: Dec. 26-28, 9 a.m.-noon for ages 5-11, 1-4 p.m. for ages 12-16. $25, museum members; $30, nonmembers. Registration deadline Dec. 17. GreenBeing (334 Adams Ave., Scranton, info@shopgreenbeing.com) • Not Your Granny’s Sewing: one-on-one lessons: $40/lesson, $140/4 sessions, 2-3 hour sessions. Tailored to individual needs. Guitar & Bass Lessons available 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. 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: Classical, acoustic, electric for all ages.

Horse Back Riding Lessons Elk Stables, Uniondale, by appointment only. All levels welcome. Call 570.575.8649 to schedule. Math Tutoring and Coaching Highly qualified and experienced teacher. All levels tutoring, coaching, homework help. Individuals/groups. Fun-filled Math Anxiety Buster Workshops. Open all week. Ongoing enrollment. Call 570.899.5576, e-mail sibut4710@aol.com. Moscow Clayworks (moscowclayworks.com) • Focus on hand-building techniques: Adults, Tues., 6-8 p.m.; kids, Thurs., 6-8 p.m. $125/5 sessions. Reservations required. • Potters Wheel for Beginners: Mon., Wed., 6-8 p.m. $125/5 sessions. Reservations required. NEPA Bonsai Society (Midway Garden Center, 1865 Hwy. 315, Pittston, 570.654.6194, www.myspace.com/nepabonsai). • Monthly meeting last Wed., 7 p.m. Features business sessions, demonstrations/programs/ workshops. New Visions Studio & Gallery (201 Vine Street, Scranton, 570.878.3970, newvisionsstudio@gmail.com, newvisionsstudio.com) • Kid’s Art Class: Ages 11-16, Sat., 3-5 p.m.; Ages 5-10, Sun., 3-5 p.m. $100 for four weeks or $30 per class. All supplies included. Northeast Photography Club (www.northeastphotographyclub.org) meets first Wed. of month 7 p.m. in boardroom of Prime Med (old Wes Freedman Building) off Morgan Hwy. Variety of topics, monthly contest, guest speakers. Membership open. Phoenix Performing Arts Centre (409-411 Main St., Duryea, 570.457.3589, phoenixpac.vpweb.com, phoenixpac08@aol.com) • Ballet and jazz classes: Tues., 5:30-6:30 p.m. Ages 10 and up. $10, first class; $5, second class. • Dimensions in Dance w/ Lee LaChette: Jazz, tap, ballet for adults & kids. $10/hour, $5/ second class. E-mail or call 991.1817. • Tap classes: Tues., 6:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 10 and up. $10, first class; $5, second class. • Tap / jazz / ballet: Tues., 7:30-8:30 p.m. $10, first class; $5, second class. • Vocal lessons w/ Joelle

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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. Waverly Community House (1115 N. Abington Rd., Waverly, 570.586.8191, www.waverlycomm.org) • Ballroom Dancing Lessons: Wed., 7:15 p.m., Comm auditorium. Basic & advanced ballroom, swing. $15/person. For info, call Vince Brust at 489.3111. Wyoming Valley Art League • Painting with Irina Krawitz: $15/hour, $120/4-weeks. Call 570.793.3992 for info. SOCIAL GROUPS AA Intergroup NEPA If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to quit, we have an answer. Info: aaintergroupnepa.org, 570.654.0488 Alcohol Anonymous: Mon./ Fri 7 p.m. (373 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre), Tue. 7 p.m. (25 Church St., Wilkes-Barre), Wed. 10:15 a.m. (301 Shoemaker St., Swoyersville), 7 p.m. (1000 E. Mountain Blvd., Wilkes-Barre), 8 p.m. (562 Wyoming Ave., Kingston), Thurs. 10 a.m. (75 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke), 7:30 p.m. (301 Lake St., Dallas), Fri. 7:30 p.m. (Triangle 24 Hour Club, Dallas), Sat. 7:30 p.m. (1003 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort), Sun. 7 p.m. (128 W. Washington St., Nanticoke). Call 570.288.9892 for info. Beehive Area Narcotics Anonymous (Wilkes-BarreKingston-Nanticoke-Mountaintop) 24 hour phone line: 570.654.7755 or 1.866.935.4762. Better Breathers Club: Second Tuesday of every month, 6:30 p.m., Geisinger-Community Medical Center, Professional Building Auditorium (316 Colfax Ave., Scranton). Info: 570.969.8986. Building Industry Association of NEPA (570.287.3331) • Sponsorship: Become host of a monthly General Membership Meeting. Call or e-mail danielle@bianepa.com for details. • Accepting entries for Outdoor Theme Project from builders, trade schools, Vo-Techs, Job Corps. For info, call 570.287.3331. 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. Mountain Blvd., WilkesBarre, 570.808.5539) Nar-Anon Family Group Meetings Sun. 7 p.m. Clear Brook Bldg. (rear), Forty Fort; Wed., 7 p.m. United Methodist Church, Mountaintop. 570.288.9892. Narcotic Anonymous Meetings every Tues. at 7 p.m., downstairs in the Methodist Education Building, located off Courthouse Square, on the corner of Marion and Warren Street in Tunkhannock. There are no fees or dues. Newcomers always welcome. Oakwood Terrace (400 Gleason Dr., Moosic, 570.451.3171 ext. 116 or 101) • Support Group Meetings: third Wed. of each month, 6:30 p.m. Overeaters Anon. meetings Mon., Tues., Thurs., 7 p.m.; Wed., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. No fee, newcomers welcome. Call 570.829.1341 for details/meeting locations of visit www.oa.org. Pride of NEPA meetings the second Tues. of each month. Visit prideofnepa.org for details. Suicide Bereavement Support 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. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Resolve Infertility Peer Support Group: Last Sun. of month, 6:30-8 p.m., Kistler Learning Center at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. Contact Jennifer for info, 610.393.8098. Wyoming Valley Home School Network A support group for home school or cyber school parents throughout NEPA providing monthly meetings, field trips, park days, more. Visit wvhsnetwork.webs.com or contact Julie Lemardy at jmlemardy@gmail.com for info.

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that I needed to excuse myself. I went out into the hallway and was thrown into an uncontrollable coughing fit. I thought I was dying, and God forbid the last thing I see before I go is another terrible Madea movie! I couldn’t breathe; my eyes swelled to the point I could barely see, and my skin was starting to itch. I exited the theater to get some fresh air, and after a few minutes, I started to feel like myself again. I dreaded the thought of returning to the seat of suffocation. Soon after, Shane came out to check on me, and as soon as he was within smelling distance, the gushing eyes and closed lungs quickly reappeared. Between chokes and coughs I managed to squeak out, “Please get away from me; you’re making me sick.” I didn’t intend for it to sound as mean as it did, but I thought I was dying. I must have hurt his feelings because he stomped off like an angry two-year-old child. I texted him that I wasn’t trying to be rude, but I was allergic to his cologne and couldn’t be around him. I called one of my girlfriends for a ride home and hoped that Shane would understand. He never called back or asked to see me again. I guess he and his cologne were gone with the wind.

NEEDING A LIFT Update: Gary Medrow, 68, has periodically surfaced in News of the Weird since 1991 for his unique behavior of using a false identity to persuade Milwaukeearea strangers over the phone to lift other strangers off the ground -- behavior for which he has occasionally been jailed and ordered to psychiatric care. After a recent period of calm, Medrow slipped in November and was charged with impersonating a photojournalist to convince two Cedarburg (Wis.) High School students to hoist each other on their shoulders (and four similar incidents were under investigation). At an earlier hearing, Medrow said that his "addiction" helps him to relieve tension and anxiety. THE CONTINUING CRISIS -- Floyd Johnson pleaded guilty to attempted murder in an odd scene in a New York City courtroom in November. Johnson has only one leg, and had been charged with stabbing a fellow homeless shelter resident who has no legs. Johnson’s publicdefender lawyer (who caught the case at random) has only one leg, also. Johnson said he was taking the plea in part because of excruciating leg pain -- in the leg he doesn’t have ("phantom leg" syndrome), and Johnson’s lawyer said he suffers from the same thing. (The lawyer subsequently filed to withdraw the guilty plea because the pain had clouded his client’s judgment.) -- Amber Roberts, 30, a resident of the unit for the criminally insane at Eastern State Hospital in Spokane, Wash., informed officials in November that "I (just now) murdered someone, but you’re going to have to find him." As staff members searched the facility, Roberts offered to help by shouting "hot," "cold," "you’re getting warmer," and so forth. Roberts yelled "Hot!" as they closed in on the room containing the body of a 56-year-old patient that Roberts then admitted strangling. (However, a few days later in court, she pleaded not guilty.) -- Tunisia’s Ministry for Women and Family Affairs demanded in October that the government prosecute the publisher of the children’s magazine Qaws Quzah

("Rainbow"), aimed at ages 5 to 15, for an article in the thencurrent issue on how to construct a gasoline bomb (aka the "Molotov cocktail" in America). The country has been rocked by the same kind of upheaval experienced in other Arab countries, except less so since its longtime president stepped down rather quickly in January 2011. -- Notwithstanding its nuclear submarines, ballistic missiles and spy satellites, France maintains Europe’s last "squadron" of military carrier pigeons. Legislator Jean-Pierre Decool lauds the pigeons and campaigns for their upgrade, warning that in the event of war or other catastrophe, the birds would be a valuable messaging network. (Pigeons have been used at times in the current Syrian civil war.) Until very recently, according to a November Wall Street Journal dispatch, pigeons wearing harnesses had been used by a hospital in Normandy to ferry blood samples to a testing lab (a 25minute flight). AWESOME Jason Schall, 38, who has retired as a financial planner and now devotes his energy to fishing, had a spectacular week in September when he won a catchand-release tournament in Charleston, S.C., came within 1 1/2 inches of a world record on another catch, and was notified of recently setting two Nevada state records for largest fish caught. Schall’s coup de grace, he told the Charleston Post and Courier, came a few days later when he caught a redfish while sitting on his living room sofa in Daniel Island, S.C., watching a Clemson football game with a pal. He had run a line with bait through a crack in the door, through his yard into the lake behind his home. SUSPICIONS CONFIRMED Researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston found recently in tests that 10th-grade students who play video games (especially shooting and sports games) regularly score just as high in robotic surgery dexterity as resident doctors. The lead researcher said that surgery simulations (for example, suturing) have built-in

unpredictability, for training purposes, but since complex video games are laden with unpredictability, players logging at least two hours a day with the joystick in fact may even slightly outperform the residents. OOPS! -- How Drunk Do You Have to Be? (1) College student Courtney Malloy, 22, was rescued in November after getting stuck at about 1 a.m. trying to cut between two buildings in Providence, R.I. The space between City Sports and FedEx Kinko’s was 8 to 9 inches, said firefighters, who found Malloy horizontal and about 2 feet off the ground and "unable" to explain how she got there. (2) Leslie Newton, 68, was pulled over by Florida Highway Patrol officers near St. Augustine in December while driving erratically. He also had a portion of a traffic sign embedded in his skull after colliding with it. (In both cases, officers said they believed the victims to be intoxicated.) -- Helen Springthorpe, 58, with only three months on the job as the bell-ringer at St. Nicholas Church in Bathampton, England, was knocked unconscious in November when she became entangled in the bells’ ropes and was jerked too-and-fro around the belfry, her head smashing against a wall. Fire and ambulance crews eventually lowered her about 20 feet to the ground. PERSPECTIVE Homeless man Darren Kersey, 28, was jailed overnight in November in Sarasota, Fla., after being busted for charging his cellphone at an outlet at a public picnic shelter in the city’s Gillespie Park. The police report noted that "(T)heft of city utilities will not be tolerated ...." However, for owners of electric cars (less likely to be homeless!), the city runs several absolutely free charging stations, including one at city hall. The American Civil Liberties Union has accused the city for years of being aggressively inhospitable toward the city’s homeless. (Kersey was released the next day when a judge ruled the arrest improper.)

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Friday night had finally arrived and I anxiously awaited my date’s arrival. Shane was a gentleman. He had the prettiest smile, the sweetest personality, and on this night, the nastiest cologne. When he first wafted through my door, I silently gagged a little, but just assumed it would wear off as the night progressed. We went to dinner and ordered sushi. I’m not sure what smell was worse, him or the raw fish. I ate a little, but the proximity of his odor was weighing heavily on my ability to keep my food down. After dinner, we went to the movies. He and I took our seats and got ready for previews. Shane asked if I wanted anything from the concession stand and I said I’d like a soda. He said he needed to go to the bathroom and would grab it on his way back. He sauntered off to the little boy’s room while I took a gracious breath of fresh musk free air. He came back a few minutes later, soda in hand, and slunk down into his seat. It was then that I noticed he “freshened up” while in the men’s room. The smell was so overpowering I couldn’t focus on anything else. Soon enough, my eyes began to water and I was having difficulty breathing. I coughed a few times and cleared my throat so as not to interrupt those around me, but eventually it became so intense

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Call me wasted

“Take a shot with me!” begged my favorite bartender one night as she was drinking to make it through her shift. “Drinking behind the bar is wrong, and I refuse to be a part of your illegal, immoral activity!” I told her. Ha Ha. NOT! I told her what Octomom told the sperm bank: “Fill me up!” “Can we toast to Carly Rae Jepsen?” she slurred as she filled our shot glasses to the brim with Patron. “I f---king love that b---h!” There I was, a 26-year-old sitting at a bar on a Sunday night with a group of my friends from work, toasting to the girl responsible for “Call Me Maybe” with the intoxicated bartender. “Did you know she’s 26 years old?” she asked as she slammed the shot glass down on the bar and started pouring another. “That’s ridiculous,” I replied. “What kind of 26-year-old would sing a song like ‘Call Me Maybe’?” One or two beers later, the song started playing at the bar. What is it about “Call Me Maybe” that makes everyone act like they’re on ecstasy? When the song came on, everyone stopped what they were doing as a quixotic energy spread like herpes at birthday party for Charlie Sheen.

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As soon as I heard Carly Rae say she threw a wish in that well, I was sucked in, too. I climbed on the bar and started crawling. I only remember this because of the video posted on YouTube the next morning. As if crawling on top of the bar singing what Justin Bieber tweeted to be “possibly the catchiest song” he has ever heard, I took it to the next level. I lifted my shirt and started pouring Corona on my chest, then all over my body. Even though everyone there joined me in dancing on top of the bar, when I sang the entire chorus while lying on my chest spraying a soda gun in my face, it became apparent that only I made “Call Me Maybe” my b---h! The intoxicated bartender was mostly texting during this. That night, I got a ride home in a trunk and slept in beerdrenched clothes. Sorry, Mom and Dad. In years to come, when I look back at the year 2012, I won’t remember it as the year I chugged orange soda with Kel Mitchell and made music videos for a living in Connecticut. I’ll remember that f--king “Call Me Maybe” song and that it was the year of Carly Rae Jepsen.

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CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) The Superfriends seemed to always be on call, just hanging around in their Legion of Honor or Hall of Justice or whatever it was, just waiting for a crisis. It’s difficult to imagine a sense of duty or responsibility so powerful it becomes that consuming. I mean, that place didn’t even have a pool table or anything! I guess that’s how it is when you’re doing something you love. There’s not much point in doing anything else at that point. Don’t waste time with that other bulls--t if you’ve found one of your special callings. If you haven’t – put down the pool cue. You’ve got work to do. AQUARIOUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) In many of Shakespeare’s plays, the characters enter the woods, the unknown, and the world becomes surreally festive; suddenly people can take on roles or act in ways they’d never touch in ordinary life. Foreign concept for you Aquarians – you’re famously open-minded, and open to trying pretty much anything. Having such an accepting attitude has drawbacks, though – where are the shocks and surprises? Everyone should have his or her own version of the deep, dark woods, where the unknown can lurk and the unexpected can occur. This week, find your unexplored forest of the soul and go there. PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) Perhaps you’re finally prepared to notice that the connection you’ve been so dutifully nurturing is nothing more than a wellfed illusion. No matter how much you stuff into it, it’ll never be much more than a slaphappy poltergeist. How can you exorcise it from your life? Simply abandon your misguided faith in its existence. Continuing to believe in it at this point is like cuddling up to a blinking neon light for warmth. Quit your unhealthy addiction to your own ideas. The real thing is out there. All you need to do is cut yourself free and go find it. ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) I so rarely draw up the sharpened portcullis guarding my most vulnerable places. But you have a way of making people lower their drawbridges, extending pathways over their otherwise lethal moats. Don’t underestimate you talent for getting people to climb over or knock down their own walls. It’s your honest enthusiasm and obvious goodwill that opens so many doors for you. This week is no exception. In fact, your smile will open so many gates, windows, and zippers this week you won’t have time to go through them all. Choose wisely, and don’t look back.

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS Lars Ulrich Dec, 26, 1963 Carson Palmer Dec. 27, 1979 Stan Lee Dec. 28, 1922 Alison Brie Dec. 29, 1982 Eliza Dushku Dec. 30, 1980 PSY Dec. 31, 1977 SARAH WAYNE CALLIES (pictured) Jan. 1, 1977

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) Back off. Let the poor victim of your verbal knockout catch his breath. Although it’s tempting to deliver a few extra kicks while your target is laid out gasping for air, maintain some restraint. The cheers onlookers delivered as you administered a righteous beating to a long-time oppressor would quickly turn to jeers if you turned spiteful. The difference between justified revolt and petty meanness can be a subtle one. Begin your newly installed social order with fairness and generosity, the lack of which spurred this confrontation in the first place. This week, be a benevolent enforcer of justice, not a tyrannical dictator of your own will. GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) Years ago, a couple friends and I went to the pine forest behind our college one full moon night. I got naked and danced around the fields while they got all witchy on me and sang beautifully inharmonious melodies. Meanwhile, the moon set, and in the ensuing darkness I couldn’t find my clothes. I had to go back to campus naked and wandered back through my dorm fantastically exposed. This week you’re quite likely to have a similar experience to mine – magical, but likely to make you lose your shirt (and maybe your pants). That’s hardly a bad thing; a lot of great things can happen with your clothes off, as you know. CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) When it comes to defending your home turf and the people who preside there, you

can get downright nasty. While your ethics have been vacationing in Tahiti or Baja (certainly nowhere near home), you’ve been waltzing on morally precarious ground. You sometimes look at yourself as ruler, defender, and provider for your tiny kingdom. Consider this: What happens when the denizens discover their monarch is tyrannical, their knight-protector amoral, and their nourishment stolen? They revolt. Look to your code of honor this week, and make sure all your actions (not just one or two of them) abide by it, or you’ll be the only one sitting at your round table before long. LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) Even your mother isn’t returning your calls. It seems like the whole world has turned against you, or at least away from you, during weeks like these. However, would you be willing to believe that the neglect you’ve experienced lately is just a coincidence? You haven’t fallen from grace. Your spotlight hasn’t sputtered into darkness, only been eclipsed by some more immediately pressing events in your loved ones’ lives. Be patient – their distraction is only temporary, and you’re sure to soon resume your role as local beauty queen – as long as you don’t drive everyone away by harping on their momentary lapses. VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) Let’s say you won a trophy of some kind. Here are two possible options of what you might do with it: display the polished trophy on the mantelpiece, or stick it in a drawer. Each would make a bold statement about your relationship to

the win. One would mark it as your crowning achievement, a glorious highlight of your life, and the other would suggest it was merely one of many notable accomplishments. You won either way. What’s your choice? In the end, which really makes you look better? There’s not really a “right” answer; I’d just advise looking at the big picture before you decide. LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) Your insistence on unnecessary rules is ridiculously unlike you, something equivalent to posting a sign on your apartment door, saying “No rhinos allowed.” It’s a bad joke, and worse because you take it so seriously. Relax, babe. No one is going to mess up your rugs with their big, smelly rhino feet, or leave steaming piles of dung next to your bed. Guarding yourself against such unlikelihood is only making you lose some serious street cred. Take a deep breath and open your arms to the stinky rhinoceri of the world. I guarantee you won’t see a single one, at least not this week. SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) I like to imagine the classes where people learn to compose the orchestral music that provides the soundtrack to virtually every TV commercial or program. Designed specifically to manipulate people’s emotions without calling attention to itself (in fact, if you pay attention specifically to it, it becomes laughably ineffective), it’s a very devious art. Your powers of persuasion could benefit from an application of a similar technique. Since your current agenda’s so challenging, don’t hesitate to use underhanded methods (like an emotionally charged soundtrack, pheromones, or subliminal suggestions) to get your way. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) You’re so good at waking up, still drunk, in other people’s bathtubs it’s not funny. The imminent new year might prompt one of those good times – the kind you can’t remember the next day. Don’t waste another morning pulling congealed pizza slices out of your hair. Do things differently this year. I’m not saying don’t go hog-wild – what is a Sag without wild abandon? Just get creative. Come up with a version of fun that might be even more incredible than the types you’re familiar with – all the more so because you can actually remember it.

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LEXUS 05 RX 300 AWD. 102k miles.

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JEEP `12 LIBERTY SPORT 4 x 4. Silver.

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503

Accounting/ Finance

TAX PREPARER

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Education/ Training

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First Keystone Community Bank introduces opportunities in Banking for customer service and sales oriented individuals for part-time and full-time teller positions to open and service our new office located in Dallas. Successful candidates will be responsible for greeting and serving customers in a friendly and courteous manner; have excellent interpersonal and communication skills along with good math and PC skills; prior cash handling experience preferred. Must be available to work Saturdays. In addition to performing routine teller duties, successful candidates will be required to identify customer needs and make referrals to appropriate staff. Please send resume and cover letter or submit a company Application for Employment available at any of our banking offices to: First Keystone Community Bank Human Resource Department 111 West Front Street, Berwick, PA 18603 EO/AA Employer

is currently hiring a full time cook. Apply in person MondayFriday 9am-4pm at Highland Manor, 750 Schooley Ave Exeter, PA

533

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

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742

Furnaces & Heaters

OIL TANKS (2)

275 gallon indoor oil tanks. Very good condition. Converted to gas. $125. each. Call 570-760-2793

DEN FURNITURE Wood/cloth. Regular size sofa, chair and ottoman. Coffee table, 2 end tables. Excellent condition. $325 for all. 570-675-5046

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758 Miscellaneous

570-301-3602

Furniture & Accessories

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Antiques & Collectibles

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Production/ Operations

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Appliances

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Dogs

906 Homes for Sale

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362 Susquehanna Avenue Completely remodeled, spectacular, 2 story Victorian home, with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, new rear deck, full front porch, tiled baths & kitchen, granite countertops. All cherry hardwood floors throughout, all new stainless steel appliances & lighting. New oil furnace, washer/dryer in first floor bath. Great neighborhood, nice yard. $174,900 (30 year loan, $8,750 down, $887/month, 30 years @ 4.5%) NOT IN FLOOD 100% OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE Call Bob at 570-899-8877 570-654-1490

LAFLIN

20 OLD MILL RD For Sale By Owner Beautiful Custom Built. Minutes from I-81 Turnpike & Casino. Move In Condition! 3 to 4 bedroom Tri-level, Master bath, 2 full baths & 1 powder room, central vacuum system. Living & dining rooms, family room with fireplace. Gas heat, central air, large basement, deck, three car garage & 2nd large lot included..... $395,000 570-237-0101

915 Manufactured Homes

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

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NANTICOKE

938

Apartments/ Furnished

HANOVER TWP.

Carey Ave. Bridge FULLY FURNISHED 5 ROOM APARTMENT with two bedrooms, Includes all utilities except electric. Stove, laundry, fridge, micro, dishwasher, disposal, WIFI, cable, TV, lovely modern furniture, deck & storage area. Pictures on request. MUST SEE! 4 miles to 81. Non smoking unit. Pet considered. $750/ month. More for Short term. 570-332-8026

941

Apartments/ Unfurnished

room, kitchen & bath. Water, hot water & heat included. New carpet. $650/month + security. Off street parking. Stove & Refrigerator Students Welcome! Available Jan. 1. Call 973-768-3801

PITTSTON

152 Elizabeth Street Spacious 2 bedroom apartment with ample closet space. Off street parking. All utilities and appliances included. No pets. $795 + lease & security. Call 570-510-7325

WEST WYOMING Eighth Street

Beautiful, 2nd floor, 2 bedroom, 1 bath. All appliances, includes washer/ dryer & air conditioning. Non smoker, security & references, off street parking, no pets. $595 + utilities. 954-2972

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DALLAS 3 bedroom, 2 bath, modern country kitchen with Corian counters, family room with fireplace, wet bar & walkout to patio, multi-level decks. All appliances included. $217,000. 570-675-0446 evenings.

1472 S. Hanover St. Well maintained bi-level. This home features 2 bedrooms, 1 3/4 baths, recreation room with propane stove. Walk out to a 3 season porch. Professionally landscaped yard. 1 car garage, storage shed, new appliances, ceiling fans. Close to LCCC. $153,900. Call 570-735-7594 or 570-477-2410

KINGSTON 1st Ave. 1 bedroom,

single occupancy, off-street parking, no pets, references. $450 + utilities. Call 570-655-9229

LOCATION MATTERS PRIME OFFICE SPACE The Mack Building 281 PIERCE ST. Kingston, PA. Refined office suites, or individual flexible office spaces on 2nd floor comprised of approximately 1,300sq. ft. Central A/C, glass door entrance, 6 rooms consisting of waiting room, French doors leading to conference room(s), offices, bathroom, kitchenette, with ample storage/ archive space available, parking lot area professionally maintained. Multiple signage opportunities: Exterior Bronze wall plaque,Entrance glass-doors, Street frontage sign, and billboard *Available February 1st. showing by appointment only 570-472-1110

COMMERCIAL RETAIL PROPERTY FOR RENT: 900 Sq. Ft. STORE RETAIL SPACE Will be vacant as of January 1, 2013 200 Spring St. Wilkes-Barre Great for a Barber Shop! Call Michael at 570-239-7213

DOLPHIN PLAZA

Rte. 315 2,400 Sq. Ft. professional office space with beautiful view of Valley & Casino. will divide office / retail Call 570-829-1206

STOREFRONT Glen Lyon. Unique

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Dallas School District. Rear 2 story apt. off Kunkle Rd. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, living room, dining room, kitchen, w/w carpet, oil hot water heat. Water, sewer & garbage included. $700 month plus utilities, security. 1 year lease. 570-639-5965

Commercial Properties

KINGSTON 2 bedrooms, living

WILKES-BARRE

Beautifully remodeled 3 bedroom home in mint meticulous condition, with 2 full baths, and a 2 car garage, hardwood floors, tile floors, exterior composite wood deck, fully finished lower level family room, large closets, upgraded kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, gas heat, excellent neighborhood. $174,900 Bob Stackhouse 654-1490

944

WILKES-BARRE HISTORIC WHEELMAN 439 S. Franklin St. Fabulous 1 bedroom, hardwood floors. A/C, marble bath. Security system. Laundry, off street parking. $650 570-821-5599

944

Commercial Properties

NAIL/BEAUTY SALON Swoyersville. 1100

sq. ft. 2 station nail & beauty salon, fullY equipped, like new. 570-831-5715

opportunity at 61-63 East Main St. High Traffic Area. 570-881-0320

315 PLAZA 1,750 SQ. FT. & 2,400 SQ.FT OFFICE/RETAIL 2,000 FT. Fully Furnished With Cubicles. 570-829-1206

950

Half Doubles

1135

PLYMOUTH

Shawnee Ave. 3 bedrooms, back yard, basement. $550/month + utilities and sewer. 570-357-0712

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953 Houses for Rent

AREA SINGLE HOMES

POSSIBLE OPTION TO BUY FORTY FORT 11 Cayuga KINGSTON 143 W. Dorrance PLYMOUTH TWP. 350 Valley View LEHMAN TWP 1233 Market St. WILKES-BARRE 18 Prospect EXETER 116 Grove St. (570) 970-0650 jtdproperties.com

BEAR CREEK

Modern 2 bedroom, kitchen, dining room, laundry, new carpeting. Deck, storage area. $550/month. No pets. 570-947-5113

DUPONT

7 room house with 3 bedrooms, 1 full tile bath. Large kitchen with beautiful oak cabinets, new stove, fridge, carpeting, flooring, draperies & windows. Washer/dryer hook up on 1st floor. Single car detached garage. Large yard. Gas heat. Pets OK, no smoking. $900/ month + utilities & security. Close to airport, I-81 & casino. 570-762-8265 HARVEY’S LAKE

HOUSE ON LAKE

includes partial use of boat house. Spectacular view, 4 bedrooms, all appliances, ample parking. $1475/ month plus utilities. 570-822-2992

NANTICOKE

Single Home, 3 bedrooms, 2 car garage, appliances included. No pets. $800/month + utilities and security deposit. 570-417-3220

1000 SERVICE DIRECTORY 1015

Appliance Service

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1024

Building & Remodeling

1st. Quality Construction Co.

Roofing, siding, gutters, insulation, decks, additions, windows, doors, masonry & concrete. Insured & Bonded.

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570-606-8438 Shedlarski Construction H I OME MPROVEMENT SPECIALIST

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Hauling & Trucking

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1042

Cleaning & Maintainence

DEB & PAT’S CLEANING SERVICE

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1132

Handyman Services

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Routes Currently Available: Wyoming W. 8th St. • Hill Top Dr. • Holden St. • Butler St. W. Brady St. • Shoemaker Ave. 117 Daily Papers • 187 Sunday Papers • 89 Sunday Dispatch

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