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DJ Vorheez entertains the crowd at last year’s Mayday Music Festival at Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre.

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By SARA POKORNY spokorny@timesleader.com

During Memorial Day weekend, many honor veterans and members of the armed forces in several different ways, whether it be at a ceremony, graveside visit or by spending time with one individual. Four years ago Sector One, a group of local DJs, emcees and producers, decided to show gratitude the best way it knew how: by throwing a party. Since 2008, the Sunday before Memorial Day has become the time when Mayday overtakes Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre. The all-day, all-ages event includes more than 60 entertainment acts, as well as vendors and artists. The idea was born out of giving respect to a friend. “One of our group, Sgt. Randy Conley, was deployed with the Army at that time,” Rich Perry, a member of Sector One and Mayday organizer, said. “We really wanted to show our appreciation for all he and the troops were doing, so we decided to donate all the proceeds from Mayday to Soldiers’ Angels.” Soldiers’ Angels is a non-profit organization,

What: Mayday Music Festival When: Noon to 8 p.m. Sunday Where: Kirby Park, Wilkes-Barre Admission: Free

SOLDIERS’ ANGELS Want to learn more about the Soldiers’ Angels organization? Visit www.soldiersangels.org or call (615) 676-0239.

Sector One is a group of local DJs who put together Mayday at Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre each year. From left: DJs Royce, Diesis-I and Basixx.

incorporated in Nevada and operating out of California, that aids and comforts the men and women of the United States Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, veterans and their families through various projects. Conley’s wife, Alicia, has been a part of Mayday since its second year and is grateful for all the event has done. “It’s an honor that Randy was an inspiration

for it,” she said. “A lot of times you don’t realize how much people appreciate what the guys do, but it’s things like this that show you.” Alicia said she can hardly believe how the event has grown. “Even from year two to year three there was a tremendous difference in the crowd and the amount of people that helped,” Conley said. “I can’t wait to see what this year is going to bring.” Mayday is not just an isolated event. “We throw warm-up parties before the event at different venues in the area to raise money See MAYDAY, Page 4

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C O N C E RT S T H I S W E E K : M AY 2 7 T O J U N E 2 , 2 0 11 Farewell Senior Recital, a concert by graduating Wyoming Seminary student musicians who perform their favorite pieces for the final time as Seminary students. Great Hall, 228 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Tonight at 4. Free. 270-2190.

The percussion and bagpipe band Albannach will play at the Shawnee Celtic Festival.

Get your Irish on for the annual two-day Shawnee Celtic Festival, with nonstop Celtic music on three indoor and outdoor stages along with a Bagpipers Parade, Fiddlers Jam, working sheep dogs, Irish step dancers, Celtic crafts and food vendors. Playing the music of the Auld Sod will be Albannach, Belfast Connection, Michael Black, the Barley Boys, the Irish Lads, the McManus Band, Timlin & Kane and the Juggernaut String Band. While you’re immersing yourself in all things Celtic, the kids can enjoy the Celtic Farm Petting Zoo, a Leprechaun Juggler, the Celtic Wizard’s Magic Show and water-balloon games. It’ll all happen at Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, 61 Hollow Road, Shawnee on Delaware, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $12, $20 for two days. Call 421-7231 or shawneemt.com.

Carbon Leaf, the Vanguard recording artists promoting their newest release “Nothing Rhymes with Woman.” Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. Tonight at 8:30. $23. 325-0249. Joe Stanky and the Cadets, a benefit by the polka band to raise money for the children’s Halloween and Christmas parties. 400 Club, 1211 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke. Saturday, 7 to 11 p.m. 735-1659. The Lost 80s, with new-wave bands the Motels, Animotion and When in Rome. Gypsies Nightclub, Mount Airy Casino Resort, 22 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. Sunday at 7 p.m. $40, $25. 866-468-7619. Daniel O’Donnell, the easygoing Ireland-born stage personality in a concert of romantic, pop and country standards along with traditional Irish favorites. With Irish singer Mary Duff and the Daniel O’Donnell Band. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, WilkesBarre. Tuesday at 7 p.m. $87, $77, $67, $57. 826-1100. Electric Hot Tuna, the acoustic and electric blues duo of Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady (formerly of Jefferson Airplane).

Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. Thursday at 8 p.m. $35. 420-2808. Easton Corbin, the easy-listening neo-traditional country singer with special guest Joanna Smith. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. Thursday at 8 p.m. $20 advance, $25 day of show. 866-605-7325. Northeast Pennsylvania Bluegrass Festival, with traditional and progressive stages of music, camping, family fun, food and craft vendors, children’s programs, instrumental workshops and a creek for fishing. Performers include Texas Rose, Hilltown,

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to put towards Mayday,” Perry said. “The parties also allow us to seek sponsorship from anyone willing to lend a hand.” The year-round work has paid off. Perry said Mayday started out with four staging areas and has since grown to six. “We constantly try to keep a variety of music genres,” he said. “There’s hip

Coaltown Rounders, Shuey Brothers, Larry Stephenson, Fairview Avenue, Dinner Break, Aspen Run, Tyler Williams, Folk Spirits, the String Band, Hickory Project, Cabinet and more. Lazybrook Park, Routes 6 and 92, Tunkhannock. Begins Thursday night with jam sessions and fun activities. Continues through June 5 with music June 3, 1:30 to 11 p.m.; June 4, noon to 11 p.m.; June 5, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. $10 Thursday, $25 Friday, $30 Saturday, $15 Sunday; $60 entire festival. 721-2760. Party on the Patio, with Draw the Line paying tribute to rock band Aerosmith. Mohegan Sun at

hop, dub step, house and disco, to start. We’re always looking for new acts.” Perry and his crew don’t have to look very far, as it seems the community is more than eager to help. “People we don’t even know are contacting us saying, ‘Hey, I really enjoyed myself last year, and this year I want to help,’ ” he said. “It’s incredible.” “It’s not just a music event. Local artists and businesses are welcome to play an active part, to showcase what they do.”

Cougar Concert in the Park, with music ensembles from Valley View School District, including the middle-school band, the high-school concert and jazz bands, the high-school chorus and the district’s select vocal ensemble Vivace! Mellow Park Pavilion, Peckville. June 4 at 7 p.m. Bring aluminum cans for the music department’s fundraising recycling program. 335-1614. Lewis & Clarke, the Delaware Water Gap trio known for its moody soundscapes and introspective songs. With opener Mike Quinn. Artists for Art Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. June 4 at 7 p.m. $10. All ages. 969-1040. Dancestand USA, with the Main Street Cruisers playing hits from the 1950s and ’60s. Proceeds benefit the Monroe County Catholic Social Services. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. June 4 at 7:30 p.m. $55, $30, $20. 420-2808. Jay Smar, the regional folk singer and multi-instrumentalist along with singer-songwriter KJ. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. June 4 at 8:30 p.m. $15. 325-0249. The Los Angeles Philharmonic, a live, high-definition simulcast of Gustavo Dudamel conducting the orchestra in an all-Brahms program including the Fourth Symphony and Double Concerto. Movies 14, 24 E. Northampton St., Wilkes-Barre. June 5 at 5 p.m. $22. 825-4444. Michael Bublé, the charming showman in a concert of classic standards and originals from his latest No. 1 album release, “Crazy Love.” Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., WilkesBarre Township. June 8 at 8 p.m. $89.50, $69.50, $49.50. 800745-3000.

Of course, music is the main draw. Each staging area is dedicated to a specific genre, and there is an act on each stage at all times. “We have to angle all the stages in different ways so that they aren’t clashing with one another, but you can still tell when you’re standing in front of the hip hop or the funk area,” Perry said. Acts performing this year include Miz, Woody Browns Project, Step: Kinetic, Decibel Flekx, BriefKase Joe and members of the Sector One crew, among several others.

Party on the Patio, with the cast of Beatlemania paying tribute to the Fab Four. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, 1280 Route 315, Plains Township. June 9 at 7 p.m. 831-2100. Elvis and the Beatles: The Concert That Never Was, the Mahoney Brothers paying tribute to the musical greats. Bar on Oak, 900 Oak St., Pittston. June 10 at 7 p.m. 654-1112. Catholic Underground, an evening of Eucharistic Adoration followed by a concert with singersongwriter Russ Rentler. St. Gabriel Church, 122 S. Wyoming St., Hazleton. June 10 at 7 p.m. Donation. 403-3094. Dave Wilcox, the singer-songwriter blending soft jazz and folk with a warm baritone and poetic lyricism. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. June 10 at 8:30 p.m. $26. 325-0249. Billtown Blues Festival, with Doug McMinn’s 30th Anniversary Blues Band, Eddie Shaw & the Wolf Gang, Mark Hummel’s Blues Harmonica Blowout, Big James and the Chicago Playboys, Laurie Morvan Band, George Kilby Jr. and the Road Dogs. Also: a Kids Harmonica Workshop with Andy Barnhart & Big Mitch Ivanoff. Lycoming County Fairgrounds, 300 E. Lycoming St., Hughesville. June 12, noon to 10 p.m. $18 advance; $23 at the gate. 584-4480. Scranton Brass Orchestra, the debut performance of the newly formed, 25-member professional ensemble under the direction of Mark Gould and Cheryl Boga with guest artists trombonist Wycliffe Gordon and trumpeter Joseph Boga. Houlihan-McLean Center, Jefferson Avenue and Mulberry Street, University of Scranton. June 12 at 7:30 p.m. Free. 941-7624. Chris Isaak, the musician and actor offering passionate songs of romance and heartbreak. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. June 12 at 8 p.m. $47, $42. 866-605-7325.

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Gaje and DJ Hersh were both organizers and entertainers at last year’s Mayday festivities at Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre.

Notes on Music

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Sunset Villains on the rise

By SARA POKORNY spokorny@timesleader.com

he Sunset Villains are a pop-oriented band from Drums that wants nothing more than to get its music out there and draw fans in with relatable lyrics and catchy melodies. The group

seems well on its way.

“We are currently working on a single with Grammy-nominated producer David Ivory,” said Christian Lombardo, lead vocalist, guitarist and bassist. “We’re hoping to get it into rotation on some stations and see where it goes from there.” For now the band, which also consists of Christian’s brother, Donny Lombardo, on keys, guitar and vocals, Anthony Dorse on guitar and vocals and drummer Ryan Wolk, is happy to play covers while out at a club, sneaking in originals when possible. “We try to play a set of cover songs with the same tempo,” Christian said, “then segue a cover into an original.” “People are already dancing along to a song they know, and I think it’s easier for them to accept an original when they’re already into that groove,” Donny said. The Villains play acoustic shows of originals and covers (minus Wolk), full-band sets of originals and full-band sets of a mix of originals and covers. “Playing our originals is definitely more satisfying,” Christian said, “but it’s sometimes hard when the crowd isn’t familiar with the song.” “She’s Crying,” for example, is a song with an infectious hook and lyrics about a distressed woman that would make the listener believe the singer is speaking to a specific relationship experience. Is he? “Dorse (who wrote the song) has a tendency to take inspiration from vicarious situations,” Donny said. “He SUBMITTED PHOTO

What: Sunset Villains Where: Evans’ Roadhouse, 330 N. Hunter Highway, Drums When: 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday

will take something out of the smallest thing.” In this case, he was watching a special about the White Stripes, noticed a woman crying over something else, and “somehow this song came out. But it works, and it’s still relatable, even though it was based on something kind of out there.” Dorse is one of three songwriters in the band; the Lombardo brothers are the other two. While Dorse takes inspiration from somewhat random occurrences, Christian

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Party band UUU will kick off the patio season at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs on Sunday night.

Paying tribute on the patio Some pretty legendary names are set to play the patio at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs this summer. U2. The Rolling Stones. Queen … OK, not exactly, but the Party on the Patio series will at least include reasonable facsimiles of those big names, offering a line-up of some of the best tribute bands out there. The series begins at 7:30 p.m. Sunday with locally renowned party band UUU. Fireworks will follow at 9:30 p.m. Draw the Line, the only endorsed Aerosmith tribute band, will take the stage the first Thursday in June. The tribute bands span musical acts from the ’60s to the ’80s, from country to rock to the Caribbean stylings of Jimmy Buffett. Each show is free and takes place at 7 p.m. Thursdays throughout summer. The lineup, after the UUU kickoff, follows: • June 2: Draw the Line, Aerosmith tribute • June 9: The Cast of Beatlemania pays tribute to the Fab Four • June 16: The Glimmer Twins, Rolling Stones tribute • June 23: Separate Ways, Journey tribute • June 30: Landshark, Jimmy Buffett tribute • July 7: Almost Queen, Queen tribute • July 14: Runaway, Bon Jovi tribute • July 21: Unforgettable Fire, U2 tribute • July 28: Head Games, Foreigner tribute • Aug. 4: Back in Black, AC/DC tribute • Aug. 11: Stayin’ Alive, Bee Gees tribute • Aug. 18: 7 Bridges, Eagles tribute • Aug. 25: Fleetwood Macked, Fleetwood Mac tribute • Sept. 1: Fresh Horses, Garth Brooks tribute • Sept. 4: Who’s Bad, Michael Jackson tribute

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The Sunset Villains, who play catchy originals and covers with a twist, are, from left: Christian Lombardo, Donny Lombardo, Ryan Wolk and Anthony Dorsey.

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said he bases his lyrics on personal situations but keeps them ambiguous. “I try not to get too specific because I feel like that’s going to alienate some people,” he said. “I like to make it so that one line sums up a general feeling, letting people put their own interpretation into it.” Donny, on the other hand, likes to write in a storytelling format. “ ‘Fall to Fame’ is an idea I had about how people have to compromise to try to get somewhere,” he said. The piano-driven track is a light foot-tapper that proclaims “selling out isn’t anything new.” All Villains songs are a work in progress. “Each song to us is still an idea,” Donny said. “So when we go to the producers, we take whatever they have to say and work on that. We’re always open to improvements and changes.” The guys are determined to see the group through to success. “We’ve all been in different bands throughout the years, but I think the difference this time around is that everyone’s got their head on straight,” Christian said. “We’re all working really hard and taking this like a job. We’re very focused.”

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Anthracite Heritage Conference, with presentations on the Anthracite Region of Northeastern Pennsylvania, including “Why Study Anthracite?” “Anthracite Literature,” “The West Side Carbondale Pennsylvania Mine Fire,” “The Welsh in Scranton: Ethnic Tensions in Labor Relations,” “The Battle of Bear Creek 1835-1836” and “Murder and Mayhem: The Labor Wars at the Pennsylvania Coal Company in Pittston.” Also: a theatrical presentation on Mother Jones by the Eckley Players. Anthracite Heritage Museum, 22 Bald Mountain Road, McDade Park, Scranton. Today, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. $25 per day includes lunch and refreshments. 963-4804.

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On a weekend when we commemorate our war heroes, the Pennsylvania Military Museum in Boalsburg will revisit the summer of 1944 with its annual World War II Remembered weekend spotlighting the D-Day invasion of Normandy. The museum grounds will be transformed into a living-history scene with bivouacs of German and American troop re-enactors portraying the life of the soldier in the “Normandy” countryside. Tactical battle demonstrations will take place each day at 1 p.m., and a USO-style canteen show is set for 3 p.m. Saturday. It will spotlight the popular wartime group the Andrews Sisters. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. A show of 100 pre-war and classic antique cars will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Memorial Day. Call 814466-6262 or visit pamilmuseum.org. for more details. Northeastern Pennsylvania Regional AACA Car Club with food, entertainment, games and prizes. Public Square, WilkesBarre. Tonight at 6 with awards at 9. 309-2367.

Lilytopia, the largest lily show in North America with cultivars developed by Dutch breeders in a rainbow of colors and styles. Through Memorial Day at Longwood Gardens, Route 1, Kennett Square. Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily. $18, $15 seniors, $8 students. 610-388-1000. Swingin’ on Vine Block Party, with beer, wine and cocktails, food and music by Exact Change. 21 and over. 500 block of Vine Street, Scranton. Tonight, 5 to 8. $30. 348-3013. Car Cruise, sponsored by the

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PLAINS TOWNSHIP – In the perhaps excessive amount of time spent in the Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs poker room since its opening last July, I have witnessed far too many examples of one player berating another. The same could be said for violations of the spirit of, if not always the letter of, various key rules of poker. No situation brings out the above two scenarios more than tournament play in which one player is all-in with multiple opponents in the pot. Many players believe they know exactly what is supposed to happen in this situation, but opinions vary. A common, somewhat logical perception is that once one player is all-in, the others should all “check it down,” ending their betting so the multiple opponents make it difficult for the allin player to survive. For instance if Player B bets, forcing Player C out of a hand he ultimately would have won, Player C’s absence at the showdown may allow Player A to survive a situation in which he was about to be eliminated. The more opponents Player A faces at the end, the more unlikely he is to win and continue in the tournament. The generally accepted principle is that every eliminated player improves the chances of those remaining to reach the money or ultimately increase the amount of money they win. The big problem, however, is that any agreed-upon effort by two or more players to work against another is collusion and against the rules of poker. When we sit at the table, we have an obligation to play against each opponent – even friends and family – with the same intent to win. Playing “soft” against one player is aiding that player unfairly. So, declarations like, “let’s all check,” “there’s no reason to bet anymore,” or “I check, all the way through the river,” are improper because they attempt to obtain agreement between players about action still to come. That leaves many believers in the checkit-down approach to assume that everyone

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knows this is just the thing to do. Most of the harsh criticisms I have witnessed have been against the “fools” who don’t know any better in the minds of the critics. Those critics are again forgetting poker is not a team game and each player has a right and obligation to protect his own – and only his own – interests. If the player believes betting into a side pot and potentially knocking out opponents is his best approach, he has that right, even if it seems illogical. Most important, players have to remember that while they may believe in one theory they cannot know what every other player is thinking. I reluctantly began adjusting my own play to the check-it-down approach, giving in to expectations. Once that became almost routine in my decision-making, I recently ran through a streak of four very important hands in tournament play in that scenario where I slowed down and then was pushed off pots by opponents – three of whom were bluffing and one of whom was betting with a hand weaker than mine. So, while you’re busy trying to take the team approach, don’t be surprised if one of the other opponents is still trying to beat you just as hard as he is going after everyone else. Even the compromise opinion of at the very least not bluffing out stronger opponents in such a situation cannot be assumed.

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Tropicana Casino through June 29, Saturday through Wednesday. Tickets are $25 and $35. For more information, visit www.ticketmaster.com, or 1-800-736-1420. The Borgata will have a headliner schedule of more than 30 performers throughout the summer, including Paul Simon (tomorrow, $95-$175), Kid Rock (June 18, $126), Jay Leno (July 16, $65-$85), Rihanna (July 17, $145) and Jerry Seinfeld (Aug. 13, $95$165). For a full lineup, visit www.theborgata.com. For visitors who prefer a luxury pool experience, the Water Club at the Borgata has the most inviting outdoor swimming area among Atlantic City’s casino-hotels. And the Borgata will have its Summer Poker Open June 8-24. ••• The changing face of gaming is reflected in an opening and a closing this month. While the 59-year-old Sahara in Las Vegas is scheduled to close Monday, the Sands Casino in Bethlehem is accepting reservations for its new hotel beginning today. The hotel at the Bethlehem casino has more than 300 rooms, including 22 suites, outfitted with wireless Internet and highdefinition TVs. Guests will have access to an indoor swimming pool, fitness room and complimentary continental breakfast. The Sands also is adding nearly 30 gaming tables, mainly in a high-limit salon, raising its total to 129 tables, including live poker. In addition, an Emeril Lagasse Italian restaurant is scheduled to open in early June, offering a rustic menu. A recent check of the Sands Bethlehem website showed deluxe room rates in June and July from $149 to $219.

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When in Rome … Or when in Louisiana … I should say. But what I really mean is when in Nanticoke, NEPA Cajun country, do as the Cajuns do, if you dare. Only one of us did, and he got quite a kick out of the others, who couldn’t, in any way, shape or form. What exactly did he do? Merely order, eat and enjoy something from the Marty’s Blue Room “mild to wild” menu and choose “wild,” without a moment’s hesitation. Even after our server advised starting lower on the spectrum, noting the chef could always spice things up. After all, she’s seen grown men cry when hit with “medium,” though that might have been an extreme example. I myself found a side of medium Cajun pasta, chosen to accompany blackened haddock, perfectly fine, perfectly tolerable and perfectly pleasant, so I thought I might dare dip into my guest’s plate of “wild” for kicks. Mistake. Big, huge one. Initially, the bite was tame. Then the aftershocks hit. Easily a 10 on a pasta Richter scale, and my throat burned in protest a good 10 minutes later. Tortured, I reached for any cold drink in sight, including my guest’s beer, which he deserved to lose.

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The Cooper’s Cabana Volcano Bowl.

Other than that little miscalculation, everything was fine. More than fine. The moral of the story? Know your own limits. Marty’s, as plenty of folks also know, has come to be regarded as one of the area’s premiere steakhouses, and some say it gives Ruth’s Chris a run for its money. It’s a classic example of “don’t judge a book by its cover,” given how its exterior, houselike appearance indicates nothing of what to expect once inside – a higher-end menu, for one thing, with prices that might rattle the unprepared a bit. Saving for lobster, steaks are the top of the spectrum here, and your choices are essentially a prime rib (Delmonico cut) and a filet mignon. Tags range from $22 for a 5-oz. filet to $56 for a 40-oz. Cattlemen’s Cut prime rib. My guest picked in the middle: a $29 18-ounce prime rib, done rare. It See SPICE, Page 9

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Have you ever cheered when your server brought you a drink from the bar? No? Well, you might need to head to Cooper’s Cabana in Pittston, where cheering tends to be the normal way to greet the signature drink, the Volcano Bowl. “I served it to a table the other day, and the people were actually clapping,” said Farrah Pappa, manager and Cabana server. “It’s blue and pretty, it’s fun, and it can be for the whole table.”

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Marty’s Blue Room in Nanticoke is an unassuming but fairly upscale purveyor of steaks, seafood and Cajun fare, from ‘mild to wild.’

The Volcano Bowl is a massive drink that can be split among up to four people (or you can drink it yourself, brave soul), but that’s not even the best part – it catches fire. “There’s a part in the middle of the bowl that sits above the rest, the volcano,” Pappa said. “We pour Bacardi 151 in it and light it up.” “It’s romantic, you know?” said Stephanie Hannock, bartender at Cooper’s. “Seriously, you’ll be falling in love with someone after you drink one of these.” The Volcano Bowl contains

seven ingredients, including coconut and Captain Morgan rum, sour mix and pineapple juice. The tropical creation is a smooth libation that can pack quite the boozy punch if you aren’t careful. The drink itself costs $10, but a $15 deposit is required to ensure the return of the ceramic volcano bowl. “We only have about 10 of them to serve the drink, so we like to make sure we get it back,” Pappa said. Once the bowl is safely in the bartender’s hands, the $15 will be taken off the check.

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was a thing of moist, delicious, sizzling beauty, and I could understand the menu’s warning that “sometimes we run out, please understand.” I might have dressed it up with mushrooms, onions, garlic or any of the other available accoutrements, but he, like many others, prefers to let a steak just be a steak. In any case, to my mind, this (or the filet) was the thing to order, but for these purposes I had to go a contrasting route. I decided on a “crazy,” a.k.a. blackened, fish served over jambalaya and chose the haddock ($25). This was workable, though on the spongy side. One bite of someone else’s catfish done the same way (and $25 as well), and I instantly wished I’d chosen that. It was firmer on the fork and packed more flavor. The purloined dish, however, was so large – at least five medium-size pieces – that she was happy to share. The jambalaya was perky and pleasing, if a bit wetter than I

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IF YOU GO What: ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ Who: Ghostlight Productions When: 6:30 p.m. June 3, 4, 10 and 11; 2:30 p.m. June 5, 12 Where: South Abington Park, Routes 6& 11 (Northern Boulevard), South Abington Township Admission: Free More info: www.ghostlightproductions.org or 585-9040

in this Abington Park By MARY THERESE BIEBEL mbiebel@timesleader.com

nsults. Sarcasm. Arguments. Shakespeare’s Beatrice and Benedick launch so viciously into a verbal assault every time they meet, you suspect they wouldn’t make the effort if they didn’t really like each other. Then their friends use a bit of trickery to nudge them together. “It seems Benedick really loathes being in her company because she gave him a tongue-lashing, but when this suggestion is put into his mind (that she’s actually crazy about him), he talks himself into it. It’s such a cool monologue. You see him coming around,” said Jonathan Strayer, who is directing an outdoor presentation of “Much Ado About Nothing” for Ghostlight Productions in South Abington Town-

ship. Soon the two former antagonists realize they really do love each other. As for their friends Hero and Claudio, that relationship starts out smoothly but hits a snag. Claudio mistakenly believes Hero has been unfaithful to him, so he publicly denounces her on their wedding day and backs out of the planned marriage. To a modern audience, it might appear he’s overreacting. “A lot of times theater groups play a situation like that slapstick,” Strayer said. “We talked about how to handle it and decided it’s so much more of a powerful theme to play it believably. “We have to see Claudio go through all the emotions. I think he loves her and he has to experience this hurt, and then the hurt

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turns into anger.” Underneath the anger, Strayer said, Claudio still loves Hero – so you know both couples are heading for a light-hearted ending. “We’re getting to know the community, and comedy’s a great way to break in,” said Strayer, who founded Ghostlight Productions with his wife, Rachel, a few

years ago. They’ve staged “Twelfth Night” and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” outdoors at the South Abington Township Park over the past two summers and chose “Much Ado About Nothing” this year after conducting an online poll on Ghostlight’s web site asking what audience mem-

Aaron Jeffery and Katy Mayk rehearse a scene from ‘Much Ado About Nothing.’

bers wanted. “We’ve grown incredibly fond of doing it outside,” Strayer said, explaining that even when the cast is rehearsing outside, “families at the park and children on bicycles” stop to watch. “Much Ado About Nothing” will be presented free as a gift to the community.

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By MARY THERESE BIEBEL mbiebel@timesleader.com

Now that “Dancing with the Stars” ended its season, anyone in need of a tango fix might want to spend Thursday evening at James M. Coughlin High School, where students have prepared a “World of Dance” performance filled with some of the liveliest art of the countries whose languages they are studying. French students have prepared a ballet, German students have practiced a waltz as well as a heelslapping folk dance called the Schuhplattler, and Spanish students have worked out a bachata from the Dominican Republic, a Mexican-style cha-cha-cha and, of course, a tango. “We’ve watched ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ and it (the tango) was a lot faster than the way we do it,” said Mickey Moorhead, 17, of Wilkes-Barre, who has been studying the Spanish language for four years and the tango since February. “We do a few dips – nothing too crazy,” he said modestly. The students’ tango may not be crazy but it’s certainly striking, especially when six or eight couples freeze in dramatic poses,

IF YOU GO What: ‘The World of Dance,’ dances of countries where Spanish, German and French are spoken. Who: Performed by language-arts students of Coughlin High School Where: Coughlin High School, 80 N. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre When: 7 p.m. Thursday More info: 826-7201 Donations will be accepted to benefit American Red Cross Disaster Relief.

including dips, as they did during a recent rehearsal. “We gave everybody poses they’d be comfortable with,” said Ashley Tirpak, 18, of Plains Township, one of several students who contributed to the choreography. “It’s really student-centered and student-led,” said Elias Cross, the German teacher at the Wilkes-Barre school. “It’s a great way to build interest,” said Spanish teacher Michael Callahan, adding that cooking ethnic meals in the home-economics suite and visiting museums are other ways the Coughlin language-arts students

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Giorgion Jaramillo, a sophomore at Coughlin High School, dips Marissa Nicoletti, a senior, as they practice the tango for ‘The World of Dance’ show.

learn about foreign cultures. Students said they gleaned ideas for “The World of Dance” from televised dance shows and YouTube videos and spent many hours working on their steps. “At first I didn’t really enjoy dancing in front of people,” said Ryan Sypniewski, 16, of WilkesBarre. “But since we started practicing in February, I learned to let myself go.” Other students have been familiar with all sorts of dancing

Miguel Caceres and Amanda Goy practice the bachata, a dance from the Dominican Republic.

for years, to the point they know the advantages and disadvantages of different styles of footwear. High heels, for example, “make it easier for you to turn,” said Elizabeth Lozada, 18, of WilkesBarre. “If you’re in flats, you have to go up on tiptoe.” But sometimes a high-heeled shoe has a tendency to fall off, said Amanda Goy, 16, of Plains Township, who saved her bright scarlet pair from last year’s semiformal to wear during the show.

Not all the dances are from foreign countries. The swing is on the program, Callahan said, and it represents the joy America experienced when soldiers returned home after World War II. The female dancers’ heads come close to the floor during some of that number’s acrobatic lifts, but 18-year-old Corinne Walker, who dances with Juan Huertero, said it’s not scary. “I have complete trust in my partner,” she said.

By CHRISTY LEMIRE AP Movie Critic

t’s hard to imagine a more half-assed attempt at cashing in a second time than “The Hangover Part II.” It feels like the script was pieced together with the help of Mad Libs, with only slightly different and raunchier details replacing those that helped the original “Hangover” from 2009 become the highest-grossing Rrated comedy of all time.

But so much of the allure of that first film was the novelty of the premise, the unpredictability of the adventures and the sense that we, too, were wandering in a daze, helping solve the mystery of the debauched night before. Despite their throbbing heads and increasing sense of panic, these guys clearly had a blast. They made us wish we could have joined them. That sequence where the motley group of friends wakes up in a fog and surveys the damage in a trashed Las Vegas hotel suite is a brilliant and efficient little piece of storytelling, full of clever details. Director Todd Phillips, who also cowrote the script this time, apparently thought so, too. That’s just one of many gags from the first film that are repeated in “The Hangover Part II.” Giving the people what they want is one thing. Mak-

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ing nearly the exact same movie a second time, but shifting the setting to Thailand, is just ... what, lazy? Arrogant? Instead of finding a baby in their hotel room, the guys find a chain-smoking, drugrunning capuchin monkey. Instead of waking up with a missing tooth, Ed Helms’ mild-mannered dentist character, Stu, wakes up with a facial tattoo. Instead of bursting into song at the piano to sum up how horrible this is, Stu breaks out an acoustic guitar. And instead of having sex with a hooker with a heart of gold, Stu does it with ... well, we won’t tell you. Suffice it to say, this is Thailand, so it’s not See FAMILIAR, Page 13

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uggable Po gets all touchy-feely in “Kung Fu Panda 2,” a sturdy sequel to the 2009 blockbuster that aims to expand the series both in storytelling terms and visually. It introduces emotionally complex issues and literally adds new scope via 3-D. The payoff is impressive.

The movie opens with a ravishing replica of traditional Chinese shadow-puppet plays. The prologue introduces the new villain, Lord Shen, a militarist peacock who aims to conquer China by exterminating kung fu. Po, a giant panda who transformed himself from a dumplingshaped layabout to a mighty martial-arts master, leads his Furious Five against Lord Shen’s “unstoppable” new weapon. But pride may be his undoing unless he can find spiritual harmony as his mentor Master Shifu instructs. Haunted by memories of infancy and always a bit at odds with his fussbudget dad — how can a goose sire a panda? — Po lacks inner peace. He will have to subdue his own demons before he can vanquish his foe. The vocal cast is fine, with Jack Black laconic and lunatic as Po and Gary Oldman all silken menace as Lord Shen. Angelina Jolie’s

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strong, protective Master Tigress moves to the forefront of Po’s team as Po’s surrogate Tiger Mother, embodying the strict Chinese parenting the immature hero still needs. Her colleagues Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, David Cross and Lucy Liu get about two lines apiece, but that’s fine because it gives more room to Michelle Yeoh as a soothsaying mountain goat and James Hong as Mr. Ping, Po’s proud papa. The film’s richly textured visuals will leave you breathless. The backgrounds are photorealistic landscapes of National Geographic magnificence, the interi-

ors are fever dreams of Ming Dynasty splendor, and the character animation simply flows. Fireworks are a key element of the story, and the sheer surfeit of visual delights mirrors the climax of a fireworks display. There’s also dizzy slapstick wit to the fighting and big-scale drama. A climactic naval battle puts “Pirates of the Caribbean” to shame as it whittles down an armada of long ships to the consistency of chopsticks. Magical as the slick 3-D scenes are, the antique shadow plays that open the movie are even cooler. Those ancient paper cutouts inspire awestruck wonder. The original left you with a genial sense of good cheer if you are an adult and sheer exuberance if you were a child. This one will give most spectators their weekly dose of escapism while fleshing out a character that could have remained formulaic.

Movie Amy “Midnight in Paris,” Woody Allen’s 42nd film, is hailed as a comeback for the prolific writer/ director. The time-travel rom com, opening today in Philadelphia and locally in late June and starring Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams, got us thinking about how many incredible gems the Woodman has delivered through the years. All three picks below showcase production design by Wilkes-Barre native Santo Loquasto. ••• “Crimes and Misdemeanors” (1989, MGM, PG-13, $14): One of Allen’s finest films is a haunting meditation on morality that beautifully blends funny busi-

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••• “Small Time Crooks” (2000, DreamWorks, PG. $10): A hidden treasure. As if it’s not delicious enough to see Allen trading barbs with the great Tracey Ullman, who plays his moresuccessful wife, he also teams up with genius funnywoman Elaine May for a couple of interludes that are comic gold. Released in the midst of some Allen duds, this unpretentious comedy is a throwback to Woody’s earlier, sillier flicks. Amy Longsdorf also profiles celebrities for the Sunday Etc. section of The Times Leader.

Still Showing BRIDESMAIDS – This R-rated romantic comedy from the Venus point of view stars Kristin Wiig as Annie, the increasingly unhinged maid of honor for her best friend Lillian’s (Maya Rudolph) upcoming up-market wedding. They’re surrounded by an ensemble of witty twisted sisters in all shapes and sizes. R for strong sexuality, language. 124 minutes. ★★★ 1/2 FAST FIVE — If the filmmakers had thrown in giant, shapeshifting robots, talking apes and some vampires, the fifth installment in “The Fast and the Furious” franchise would hardly have been more outlandish. PG-13 for intense violence and action, sexual content and language. 130 minutes. ★★ 1/2 PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES — The fourth film in the ridiculously successful Disney franchise is the shortest but still feels overlong and overstuffed. Johnny Depp’s performance as the randy Capt. Jack Sparrow feels dialed-down and obvious. PG-13 for action/adventure

violence, frightening images, sensuality and innuendo. 136 minutes. ★ 1/2 HOODWINKED TOO! HOOD VS. EVIL — Months after being refashioned in a werewolf tale, Red Riding Hood is back in this computer-animated sequel to the mostly forgotten 2005 original. PG for mild rude humor, language and action. 85 minutes. ★ PRIEST – Paul Bettany plays the title character, the last of an elite vampire-fighting group disbanded when the Vampire Wars ended. PG-13 for violence, scary images, language. 87 minutes. ★ RIO – A lot of passion and feeling clearly went into this 3D animated adventure, highlighted by snappy banter and screwball antics between a cerulean macaw and the free-spirited bird who is his destiny. G. 96 minutes. ★★★ SOMETHING BORROWED — What happens when you realize you’re in love with your best friend’s fiance? Because the characters are either so illdefined or unlikable, it’s hard to care. PG-13 for sexual content, including dialogue, and drug material. 113 minutes. ★ 1/2 THOR — The Norse gods are off to a decent, though not divine, start in this latest movie in Marvel Comics’ bigscreen expansion of its superhero pantheon. PG-13 for intense sci-fi action and violence. 113 minutes. ★★ 1/2

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Trivia: ‘The Hangover Part II’ “The Hangover Part II” opened in theaters this week. How much do you know about the movie’s stars? ••• 1. Bradley Cooper plays Phil. Cooper made an appearance on what blockbuster TV series? A. “Sex and the City” B. “Friends” C. “Grey’s Anatomy” D. “Cheers” 2. Ed Helms plays Stu. Helms is best known for his role on “The Office” as ... A. Dwight Schrute B. Jim Halpert C. Ryan Howard D. Andy Bernard 3. Zach Galifianakis plays Alan. He recently co-starred in “Due Date” with ... A. Martin Sheen B. Rob Lowe C. Robert Downey Jr. D. Paul Giamatti 4. Justin Bartha plays Doug. He and Cooper both appeared in what movie

with Zooey Deschanel? A. “Failure to Launch” B. “(500) Days of Summer” C. “Elf” D. “The Happening” 5. “The Hangover Part II” is directed by Todd Phillips. Which of these films did Phillips NOT direct? A. “Due Date” B. “Starsky & Hutch” C. “Old School” D. “Wedding Crashers” ••• ANSWERS 1. A. Cooper played single smoker Jake in a 1999 episode. 2. D. Bernard appeared in the series from 2006-2011. 3. C. Galifianakis joins Downey Jr. in a hilarious cross-country trip. 4. A. “Failure to Launch,” which starred Matthew McConaughey and Sarah Jessica Parker. 5. D. “Wedding Crashers” was directed by David Dobkin.

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there’s also more of Ken Jeong’s character, the obnoxious, effeminate gangster, Mr. Chow. He was the weakest part of the first “HanContinued from page 11 gover” and gets even more face time here, with no improvement. that huge of a shock. They’re all there for the wedBradley Cooper is also back as the group’s de facto leader, the ar- ding of Stu and the beautiful Lauren (Jamie Chung) in rogant Phil, as is her parents’ home Zach Galifianakis as IF YOU GO country. He insists he the passive-aggresWhat: “The Hangover, doesn’t want the kind sive man-child Alan. Part II” of crazy bachelor parGalifianakis’ dark, Starring: Bradley ty that resulted when off-kilter shtick made Cooper, Zach GalDoug got married, but him the breakout star ifianakis, Ed Helms he gives in and agrees of the original film, Directed by: Todd to have one beer — in and while he gets Phillips Running time: 110 a sealed container — many of the best lines minutes on the beach with his here, he’s also even Rated: R for pervamore infuriating. sive language, strong friends. Naturally, the guys Justin Bartha is sexual content inall wake up in the along, too, but just cluding graphic nudbarely; as Doug, the ity, drug use and brief squalor of a Bangkok hotel, absolutely groom in the first violent images ★ 1/2 blanking as to what film, he was missing the entire time. In the sequel, he they did the previous night. remains safely ensconced at the Again. That word appears a lot in group’s luxury seaside resort, so the script, as in: “I can’t believe he misses out on yet another wild this is happening again!” We can. night. While there’s less of him,

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Topping this week’s DVD releases are an animated tale for the family and what could be the launch of a sci-fi franchise. ••• “Gnomeo and Juliet,” Grade C-minus: Two gnomes from the opposite side of the fence fall in love. James McAvoy and Emily Blunt provide voices. It took 11 years to make the animated take on Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” using garden gnomes. It feels more like it was made in days. The script lacks originality, the Elton John soundtrack feels forced, and the characters are more creepy than cuddly. “I Am Number Four,” Grade B-plus: One of the last members of an alien race hides on Earth to escape the invaders who want to kill him. The first half follows the formula for teen romance that made “Twilight” so popular. A highschool girl falls for the new school hunk who just happens to have powers beyond mortal man. In this case it’s aliens, not vampires. The second half turns into a close encounter of the hallway kind when the high school becomes a battleground between warring alien factions. These two genres rarely meet in such dramatic fashion. Because Director D.J. Caruso manages to blend them so well, “I Am Number Four” works. ••• Also new on DVD this week: ••• “The Royal Wedding: William & Catherine:” BBC documentary on the royal wedding. “William & Kate: Planning a Royal Wedding:” Go inside the social event of the new millennium.

ness (Woody as a documentary filmmaker) with a dead-serious look at a married eye doctor (Martin Landau) who will stop at nothing to keep his mistress (Anjelica Huston) from talking. Unforgettable. ••• “Bullets Over Broadway” (1995, Miramax, R, $10): Woody hands over the leading-man duties to John Cusack, who stars as an earnest playwright forced to cast a gangster’s moll (Jennifer Tilly) in his latest production. To die for: the supporting performances by Dianne Wiest as a boozy grand dame of the theater and Chazz Palminteri as a wise guy with writing

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p.m.; Monday after the Memorial Day Parade. Tours continue Sundays through September 25 and July 4, 1 to 3 p.m. $2, $1 children. 287-5214. Nathan Denison House Tours, guided tours of the historic 1790 house by costumed docents who relate the history of Colonel Denison and his family along with early historical events in Wyoming Valley. 35 Denison St., Forty Fort. Sundays through September 25 from 1 to 4 p.m. $4, $2 children. 451-1551. Tearin’ It Up for the Tear Down, an all-classes Dallas High School reunion – but open to the general public – to commemorate the razing of the Dallas High School Building, home to 50 years of classes from 1962 to 2011. With vendors of food and wares, petting zoo, pony rides, raffles, evening fireworks and music by Bus 5, Concrete Road, Echo Whiskey Charlie, Dymond Cutter, Strawberry Jam, Southbound, Stealing Neil, Studio 309 Band,

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FUTURE Big Band Society Dinner Dance, with music by After Hours. Genetti Hotel and Convention Center, 77 E. Market St., WilkesBarre. June 3 with doors at 5:45 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. Reservations: 586-5359.

Lilies of varied colors and styles abound at the ‘Lilytopia’ on display through Monday at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square. children’s activities, basket raffle, vendors and food. Peaceful Valley Equestrian Center, Route 2020, Centermoreland. June 4, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Wyoming Valley Children’s Association. 333-2276 or pvecpa.com.

Fire at the Furnace, with a fiery professional iron pour, music by the Coal Town Rounders, hors d’oeuvres and desserts. Iron Furnaces Historic Site, 159 Cedar Ave., Scranton. June 3, 8 to 11 p.m. $10 advance, $15 day of event. 963-4804.

Arts on Fire Festival, with an iron pour, arts and crafts, food vendors, live music, historical displays and tours of the furnaces. Iron Furnaces Historic Site, 159 Cedar Ave., Scranton. June 4, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free. 963-4804.

Horses 4 Hope, an open house and fundraiser with pony rides, horse demonstrations, horseshoe tournament, exhibits,

Festa San Cataldo Picnic, with a buffet-style menu, games, prizes and music by Millennium. Dupont Park and Pavilion. June 4, 2 p.m. to dusk. $20, $15 members.

655-1551. Night at the Races, with homemade food, horse races, basket and Chinese auctions and door prizes. Sponsored by the Sisterhood of Temple B’nai B’rith at St. Ignatius Church, 339 N. Maple Ave., Kingston. June 4 at 6:30 p.m. $5. 301-4973. Skyhaven Fly-In Breakfast, the bi-annual event with an arts-andcrafts show, classic cars, antique and home-built airplanes, remote-control model airplanes, live bluegrass music, airplane rides, skydiving and an all-youcan-eat breakfast in the main hangar. Skyhaven Airport, Route 29, Tunkhannock. June 5, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 836-4800.

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Holistic Pet Care, a talk on using a holistic approach to animal care with Harveys Lake veterinarian John Bucha. Sponsored by the Holistic Moms Network at Wyoming Seminary Lower School Library, 1560 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. Thursday, 5:15 to 7:30 p.m. Free. 466-1347.

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Threemenstandononesideoftheoldhand pumper and three on the other Working in tandem, they push the long handle up and pull it down. Up and down. Up and down. The equipment groans in protest. It hasn’t been used this way for a year – not since the last Firemen’s Olympics at the Sweet Valley Volunteer Fire Co. Memorial Day Fair. This year’s Olympics, set for 3:30 p.m. Monday, just after the parade, are likely to attract six to eight teams of firefighters, fair chairman John Oley said. As host company, the Sweet Valley firefighters won’t compete, but a half dozen of them demonstrated earlier this week how the old hand pumper works, propelling water through a hose held by Oley’s wife, Heidi. Whichever company uses the vintage 1847 pumper to fill a 55-gallon drum the fastest wins that event, and whichever company can use old-fashioned buckets to do the same wins the “bucket brigade” portion of the event. “It takes something out of you,” John Oley said of the exertion. Nowadays the bucket brigade and the antique hand pumper – no one seems to remember when the fire company acquired it – are part of a Sweet Valley celebration, a fair that kicks off the summer season with fireworks, music, food and kiddie rides. But they also symbolize the service firefighters have provided for decades – and they’re far from the only reminder this weekend of those who take risks to protect others. Every parade this weekend – whether it’s in Kingston, Dallas or Hanover Township – pays tribute to the military men and women who have made sacrifices for their country, and spectators have been known to become emotional. “IsawtheIwoJimafloatgoby,andIjustlost it. I just bawled,” said Heidi Oley, who took a break from working the hamburger stand at the Sweet Valley Fair last year to watch the parade travel along Main Street. For another reminder of someone who risked his own life to help others, we can look to the story of St. Ubaldo, credited with saving the people of Gubbio, Italy. In the Lackawanna County community of Jessup–asistercitytoGubbio–thetownsfolk will pay tribute to the12th-century cleric with

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Mackenzie Morgan, then 11 months old, and Sarah Brogan, then 15 months old, watch the Memorial Day parade in the Parsons section of Wilkes-Barre last year.

a “race of the saints” at 5:30 p.m. Saturday. “Actually, it’s more of a brisk procession,” said Paul Angeloni of Waverly, who will be part of a team carrying a statue of St. George while other teams carry St. Ubaldo and St. Anthony. According to the centuries-old legend, Angeloni said, Italian towns were being sacked, one after the other, by an invader from the North known as Barbarossa. When he neared Gubbio, St. Ubaldo set out beyond the city walls to meet him. “He was gone for three days, and the town was in a panic,” Angeloni said. Ultimately, the people learned, Ubaldo used diplomacy to convince Barbarossa to spare them. “In the end he was successful in converting Barbarossa from his evil ways.” Saturday’s “Corsa dei Ceri,” or Race of the Saints, will take place in the middle of a threeday Firefighters Carnival in Jessup, but it’s not a race in the sense that anyone is trying to pass another team and come in first. Everyone knows who will come in first (St. Ubaldo.) “The day is to honor St. Ubaldo and the other two saints who were brought in about 800 years ago,” Angeloni said. “St. Ubaldo represents the stone masons. St. George represents

the artisans and merchants, and St. Anthony represents the farmers and peasants. “It’s not as strenuous as you might think, but it does take some skill,” Angeloni added, explaining the teams want to keep the statues of their saints as straight as they can. “It’s a badge of honor” to take part, he added. Depending on the weather, between10,000 and 20,000 people are expected to attend the St. Ubaldo Day festivities. For a somewhat quieter activity on Memorial Day, you can visit Lacawac Sanctuary in Lake Ariel at 10:30 a.m. and build a “fairy house” from such natural materials as pinecones, stones and acorns. “Little pieces of bark are good for walls, you can make nice soft little beds out of pine needles, and fallen leaves make good rugs. An acorn cap can make a bowl or wash basin,” said Janet Fischer, an aquatic ecologist at Franklin & Marshall College who will lead the workshop. “I’ve enjoyed doing this with my children,” she said. “We build them at home in our garden, and every one is different.” Describing the activity as appropriate for children “maybe 3 and above,” Fischer said See MEMORIAL, Page 18

St. Ubaldo leads a previous Race of the Sai just as it should be.

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on Main Road, Buttonwood section of township. Memorial Day Parade in Kingston: begins at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Kingston Corners, Market Street and Wyoming Avenue. Memorial Day Parade in West Pittston and Exeter: begins at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Linden Street and Wyoming Avenue in West Pittston and proceeds to parking lot of St. Cecilia Church, Wyoming Avenue, Exeter. Memorial Day Parade in WilkesBarre Township: begins at 10 a.m. Monday at the former Wilkes-Barre Township High School and proceeds to American Legion Post 815, Chestnut Street, where a memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. Memorial Day Parade in Parsons section of Wilkes-Barre: begins at 10 a.m. Monday on Mill Street, proceeds along George Avenue and concludes at Scott Street Park with memorial service. Memorial Day Parade in Ashley: begins at 9 a.m. Monday on South Main Street and ends with ceremony at Maple Hill Cemetery on St. Mary’s Road. “Fairy House” building with biologist Janet Fischer at Lacawac Sanctuary. 10:30 a.m. Monday. $7 non-members. 689-9494.

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adults also are welcome and may well be charmed by the activity. She’ll have some materials ready but will encourage participants to dosomegathering“withthecaveat thattheynotdisturbanyplantsthat are still living.” “If they’re looking for the perfect

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KIDS T H I S W E E K : M AY 2 7 T O J U N E 2 , 2 0 11 Sno Cove Water Park in Scranton opens for season this weekend with a giant wave pool, waterslides, the Lazy River and the wild Tundra Tornado. Coming this June, the park will unleash the region’s only Zip-Rider, a four-cable ride that reaches speeds of 50 mph. Details at 969-7669 or snocove.com. Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark opens for the season weekends on Saturday with daily operations in mid-June. Offering the Flow Rider static wave attraction and Pharaoh’s Phortress, a four-story, multilevel structure with eight waterslides, a lagoon, fountains, spray guns and tipping bucket. Off I-80, exit 299 in Tannersville. 629-1661 or camelbeach.com.

Rock Creatures for Little Ones, a session on rocks for ages 3 to 5. Campground Amphitheater, Frances Slocum State Park, 565 Mount Olivet Road, Kingston Township. Saturday at 4 p.m. 696-3525. Owl Pellet Investigation. Learn about these night creatures and dissect a pellet to discover what the owl’s been eating. Campground Amphitheater, Frances Slocum State Park, 565 Mount Olivet Road, Kingston Township. Sunday at 2 p.m. For ages 6 to 12. 696-3525. Family Scavenger Hunt. Campground Amphitheater, Frances Slocum State Park, 565 Mount Olivet Road, Kingston Township. Sunday at 4 p.m. 696-3525. Natural Wonders: Beautiful Butterflies, learning about the life cycles of butterflies, followed by a hike to the field to seek them

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Mark Mysterio’s Tales of Magic and Mystery, family fun, comedy, magic and audience participation. Shawnee Inn, Shawnee Playhouse, 1 River Road, Shawnee-on-Delaware. June 3 to 18: Fridays and Saturdays at 10 a.m. $10. 421-5093. Lenape Culture. Learn about the Native American Lenape people through a hands-on artifacts display, Lenape games, crafts, songs and dances. Lackawanna College Environmental Institute, 10 Moffat Drive, Covington Township. June 7, 6:30 to 8 p.m. $4. 842-1506. Alex’s Lemonade Stand, with Sponge Bob, Shrek, Hillside Farms ice cream, pizza, Fun Faces face painting, magician Bill Dickson, raffles and more. Back Mountain Little League Field, Church Street, Dallas. June 11, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 631-2589.

ground Amphitheater, Frances Slocum State Park, 565 Mount Olivet Road, Kingston Township. June 11 at 1 p.m. 696-3525. Critters in the Creek. Search for creatures hiding in the water and under the rocks. Meet at Pavilion #1, Frances Slocum State Park, 565 Mount Olivet Road, Kingston Township. June 11 at 3 p.m.

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On the River Common Stage: 5:00PM to 9:30PM • George Wesley • Don Shappelle and the Pickups • Post Junction • MiZ • Children’s Art Activities • Free Family Fishing • Paint a Community Mural • Dragon Boats on display

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Join the Festival at Nesbitt Park and the River Common Wilkes University Garden Tour: 11AM - Franklin & South St. 12:00 PM to 9:30 PM Enjoy the Afternoon: Fun and Activities for All Ages!

• Friday Evening, June 17th - West Pittston to Wilkes-Barre (4pm shuttle bus leaves Nesbitt park). 3 hours on the water • Saturday, June 18th - Harding to Wilkes-Barre with a stop in West Pittston (7:30am shuttle bus leaves Nesbitt Park) 4 hours on the water • Sunday, June 19th - Wilkes-Barre to Hunlock Creek (7:30am shuttle bus leaves Hunlock Creek boat launch) 4 hours on the water Pre-Registration Is Required. (includes Shuttle Bus, Water, T-Shirt & Guides) To Register for the Sojourn Contact One of the Outﬁtters Endless Mtn. Outﬁtters at 570-746-9140 www.emo444.com Susquehanna River Adventures at 570-328-4001 www.susqpaddle.org/ Susquehanna Kayak & Canoe Rental at 570-388-6107 www.kayaktheriver.com

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Introduction to Fly Fishing. Learn how to set up a fly-casting rod. First of three lessons. Salt Springs State Park, 2305 Salt Springs Road, Franklin Forks. Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. $15. Registration: 833-4034.

Memorial Day Family Nature Camp, a “Spring Fling” weekend of hikes, animal presentations, fishing, canoeing, crafts, campfires and more. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Brisco Mountain and Emery roads, Dingmans Ferry. Begins tonight at 6 and continues through Memorial Day afternoon. $190 includes lodging and meals from dinner tonight to Monday lunch. Reservations: 828-2319 or peec.org.

Fish Nest Observation and Paddle, a tour around Lake Lacawac to observe nesting behavior of resident fish species. Lacawac Sanctuary, 94 Sanctuary Road, Lake Ariel. Sunday at 3 p.m. $7. 689-9494 or lacawac.org.

Bluebird Walk, a leisurely walk on the Bluebird Trail to check the boxes for baby bluebirds. Meet at the parking lot next to the pool area at Frances Slocum State Park, 565 Mount Olivet Road, Kingston Township. Saturday at 9 a.m. Free. 675-9900.

Fairy House, build a whimsical fairy house village from natural materials, including shells, pine cones, stones and acorns. Lacawac Sanctuary, 94 Sanctuary Road, Lake Ariel. Monday at 10:30 a.m. $7. 689-9494 or lacawac.org.

Bike Safety Event, with bike safety checks by technicians, basic bike-repair skills, bike safety and information on local bike trails. Millennium Circle, River Common Park, North River Street, WilkesBarre. Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon. All ages welcome. 963-6730.

Tannersville Bog Walk, a 2.5-hour guided hike through the northern boreal bog filled with a variety of birds and wildflowers. Meet at the Monroe County Environmental Education Center, 8050 Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg. Wednesday at 1 p.m. $5. Registration: 629-3061.

Family Nature Games Hike, an easy one-mile trek with naturerelated games for all ages. Nescopeck State Park, 1137 Honey Hole Road, Drums. Saturday, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Registration: 4032006. Nature Ramble, a wander through the forest to look for animal signs and observe bald eagles

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FUTURE A Bird in the Hand, studying migrants who pass through the area along with a demonstration of how scientists use a mist net to study birds. Lacawac Sanctuary, 94 Sanctuary Road, Lake Ariel. June 4, 8 a.m. to noon. $7. 689-9494 or lacawac.org. Volunteer Day. Celebrate National Trails Day with a morning of trail maintenance. Snacks provided. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Brisco Mountain and Emery roads, Dingmans Ferry. June 4, 9 a.m. to noon. 828-2319 or peec.org. Fight for Air Walk, the annual American Lung Association fundraiser followed by an ice cream social, health fair and raffle. King’s College Betzler Field, Highland Park Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre Township. June 4 at 10 a.m. 823-2212 or lunginfo.org/wbwalk.

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National Trails Day Hike. Salt Springs State Park, 2305 Salt Springs Road, Franklin Forks. June 4, 10 a.m. to noon. Free. 967-7275.

Introduction to Birding, a guided hike to teach the basics of birding. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Brisco Mountain and Emery roads, Dingmans Ferry. June 5, 9 to 11 a.m. Free. Adults only. Binoculars and field guides provided. 828-2319 or peec.org.

Frog Frolic, a afternoon at the ponds and streams catching and releasing these hopping amphibians. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Brisco Moun-

Wildflower Walk on the Lakeside Trail at Lackawanna State Park. Meet at the Rowlands Road parking lot. June 5 at 9 a.m. 343-5144.

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READS T H I S W E E K E N D : M AY 2 7 T O J U N E 2 , 2 0 11 Poetry Reading and Book Signing, with Eric Garcia, author of “Blizzards of Thought.” Arts Seen Gallery, 21 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Monday with signing 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and a poetry reading with composed instrumentals from 5 to 7 p.m. Free. 905-7308.

FUTURE Poetry Reading, by author Mischelle Anthony from her recently released collection of poetry “[Line].” Followed by a limited open mic. Paper Kite Books, 443 Main St., Kingston. June 3 at 7 p.m. 328-8658. Book Talk, on “Modern Buddhism,” a new book by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso about solving daily problems through practicing compassion and wisdom. With Buddhist monk Gen Samten Kelsang of the Kadampa Meditation Center in New York. Borders, 100 Viewmont Mall, Dickson City. June 10 at 7 p.m. Free. 340-1044.

Book Signing with Gary R. Ryman, author of “Fire Men: Stories from Three Generations of a Firefighting Family.” Tiffany’s Tap & Grill, 291 Main St., Eynon. June 24, 6 to 9 p.m. 876-0710. The Gathering, the annual Literature Conference with novelist Craig Nova, children’s writer Susan Cooper, nonfiction writer Sarah Rossbach, architects Peter Bohlin and Witold Rybczynski and poet Ted Kooser. With lectures, panels, films, music and workshops. Keystone College, La Plume. July 14 to 17. For schedule of events, see gathering.keystone.edu.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Gifts of a Dead Man, a first novel by Dushore resident Derek Davis about a mystery surrounding the death of a man in a tiny Missouri town. Available on amazon.com or barnesandnoble.com.

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When it comes to the annual NEPA-style parties known as summer bazaars, it’s never too early to plan. We all know plenty of folks even schedule their longawaited summer vacations around their favorite bazaars. This year, The Guide will bring back, by popular demand, its annual summer-bazaar preview issue, listing times, dates and other pertinent details for every church or civic

bazaar we can find out about. If you’d like to be included in this special edition, which hangs on many a refrigerator from June through September, please fill out the form below and mail it back to us at: The Times Leader, Attn: The Guide/Bazaar Edition, 15 N. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.

The Boy Who Dared, by local author Susan Campbell Bartoletti, has been selected for the 2011 William Allen White Children’s Book Award. The novel is based on the true story of Helmuth Hubener, who as a teenager dared to stand up to the Nazi regime. 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Monday, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 696-3737.

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Multi-Family Yard Sale, sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 106 with a car wash and bake sale. Christ United Methodist Church, 175 S. Main Road, Mountain Top. Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. $15 per vendor space. 262-7295. Flea Market, with picnic foods and a bake sale along with household and children’s items. St. Frances Cabrini Church, 585 Mount Olivet Road, Wyoming. Sunday,

Craft Show, with jewelry, art and gift items. Viewmont Mall, Scranton/Carbondale Highway, Scranton. Wednesday through Saturday (June 4), 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; June 5, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 3469165.

FUTURE Annual Spring Rummage Sale, with a Welsh cookie sale, food and refreshments. Orange United Methodist Church, 2293 W. Eighth St., Orange. June 3 and 4, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 333-4626. WRGN Yard Sale and Fair, with shopping bargains, game booths for kids, face painting, pony rides, the Puppets of Praise, plant sale, breakfast and lunch including homemade ice cream. Saxe Farm, 211 Bethel Hill Road, Sweet Valley. June 4, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds benefit listenersupported WRGN-FM. 864-3222.

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ONGOING EXHIBITS Thousands Are Sailing: The Irish in Luzerne County, photographs, documents and stories tracing the Irish immigrant experience including cultural and fraternal organizations which keep the Irish heritage alive. Through Saturday at the Luzerne County Historical Society Museum, 69 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. 8236244. Expressions and Constructions, nature-inspired works in clay by Ellen Jamiolkowski and figurative paintings by John Mulvaney. Through Saturday at Artists for Art Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Thursdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. 969-1040. Student Exhibit, 20 pieces of art in various media by Nanticoke Area sophomore Cassandra Perry and Central Columbia junior Kristin Smith. Through Sunday at Berwick Hospital Center Art Gallery, 701 E. 16th St., Berwick. 675-5094.

Memorial Day Weekend traditions abound, and the local art world has its very own in the annual Theme Show Invitational Art Exhibit at Sue Hand’s Imagery in Dallas. For the 14th Sue Hand painted The Wallace E. year, 21 area artists Stettler Learning Resources Center will exhibit a series at Wyoming Seminary. of art inspired by a particular theme. Some of the subjects in this year’s show include Sue Hand’s watercolor nocturnes of Wyoming Seminary, painted as a tribute to its former president Dr. Wallace Stettler; Diane Levandoski’s landscapes of Ricketts Glen; Christmas still lifes by Annemarie Slymock; architectural miniatures by Alex Zdzinski; Lake Nuangola scenery by Lowry Puckey and many more. Stop by the show 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. 675-5094.

Healey, Ryan Hnat, John Kolbek, Oliver Pettinato, Sage, Amy Lynn Rickert, Sarah Schimeneck, Skip Sensbach and more. Through Tuesday at the Connell Space, 129 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. Hours by appointment. 963-7995. Feather Paintings by Allen Crothamel, who paints wildlife and landscape scenes on the unusual medium of tail feathers from wild turkeys and grouse. Through Thursday at the Lackawanna College Environmental Institute, 10 Moffat Drive, Covington Township. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 842-1506. Graduate Exhibition, with ceramics, painting, metals and sculpture by graduate-degree students. Through June 17 at the Mahady Gallery, Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 3486278.

Steve Poleskie, abstract acrylic landscape paintings in the minimal art style by the Pringle native whose works are part of the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Tate Gallery in London. Through June 19 at the Pauly Friedman Gallery, Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. 674-6250.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Photo Contest. The Luzerne County Convention and Visitors Bureau is accepting photos from residents and visitors to include in its promotional material. Prizes include hotel stays and tickets to arts events. Photos can be of favorite architectural, outdoor and historical sites as well as event activities. Enter photos at www.tournepa.com/ PhotoContest.

Flower Sounds: Photographs by Phil Dente. Through Tuesday at CameraWork Gallery, 515 Center St., Scranton. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 510-5028.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). You have strong feelings for someone, though you don’t have them all the time — only when you let yourself. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You want to be appreciated for the full range of who you are. But there’s so much to you that some people won’t be able to understand. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It seems that everyone around you wants to be bigger than life and famous for it. You don’t. You are truly wise, realizing that the

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Family’s southern drawls are not music to California ears Dear Abby: While I am not from the South, many of my relatives are. They all were raised in medium to large cities, not rural areas. I’m embarrassed when they call their parents “Ma” and “Pa” in public. These are well-educated people, but they come across sounding like hicks. They think it’s funny, but no one outside our family does. If someone laughs with them, it’s because of embarrassment or

DEAR ABBY ADVICE discomfort. No one else is willing to speak up and when I try to, they make me feel like I’m a spoiled brat. If these people were from rural areas or uneducated I’d understand, but they’re not. The sound of their “fake hickness” is like fingernails on a chalkboard! Please help. — Keeping It Real in Laguna Beach, Calif.

Dear Keeping It Real: I’m sorry that visits from your relatives are so painful for you. I see nothing wrong with calling one’s parents “Ma” and “Pa” if those are the names they have been called all their lives. The best advice I can offer would be for you to grow a thicker skin and, if that doesn’t work, spend less time with your relatives. With your attitude, you’ll be doing them a favor. Dear Abby: Should I be a bridesmaid in my best friend

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“Carla’s” ex-husband’s wedding? I’m still friends with him, which is fine with Carla. I have also become quite close to his fiancee, “Jenny.” We have a lot in common and have been hanging out for some time. Jenny has asked me to be in her wedding. I haven’t talked to Carla yet to see how she’d feel about it. I don’t feel like she’ll be honest with me. Would I be stabbing her in the back if I’m in the wedding? I need advice, and quick — the wedding is soon! — Friends With Everybody

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Scotty McCreery the “American Idol” and Lauren Alaina the runner-up. John Rich, he of broken-up duo Big and Rich, “The Celebrity Apprentice.” Now if only a country singer with feet to match his/her pipes could have won the big dance, that being “Dancing With The Stars,” country could have had a never-before-achieved pop-culture trifecta. But the Big Three of reality shows are all over now, leaving rockers and rappers in the wings and the rest of the world wondering if maybe we should all just go country and get it over with. Heck, even the other dragonslaying reality franchise, ABC’s “The Bachelor”/“The Bachelorette,” has satisfied our taste for boot-stomping. Cowboy Brad Womack was the latest “Bachelor” star, and he chose a North Carolina fiancée with the accent to match. This time around, we have a Canadian Maine-to-Philly transplant named Ashley at the helm, and suitors trying to impress her with their exquisite French. Will the linguistic artist pull it off? My water-filled ball says nah. It also says this season is scary. On Monday night’s season pre-

miere, one dude wore a Batman-esque mask the entire time, because, you know, it’s what’s inside that counts. AnMcCreery other whipped out his camera and asked the leading lady if she’d mind snapping a picture of him later with host Alaina Chris Harrison. And yet another pulled out his cell phone and called his mother during his first sitdown with his intended. (Said Rich mother actually advised the potential lovebirds to “use protection” in the fantasy suite.) As if Ashley doesn’t have enough to worry about, what with having a widower under a cloud of suspicion in the lineup and a preshow warning about a dude named Bentley, father of Cozy. Yet, yes, folks, we are to beSee WATCH, Page 29

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10:45 a.m. (TCM) All Quiet on the Western Front A German youth eagerly enters World War I, but his enthusiasm wanes as he gets a firsthand view of the horror.

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27 Wilson Street, Larksville O pen Fri . 11:30-9:00 S at. & S un. 4:00-9:00

288-1584

DIRECTIONS

Tues, Thur, Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5

288-9187

Take Rt. 11 to Hunlock Creek Post Office, turn right, go 7 miles. Stop at sign - go straight 1 mile, turn right at Silo Rd.

Take 118 go thru Sweet Valley, bear left, go straight 3 miles, to second 4 way stop sign. Turn right 1 mile past Golf Course.

@ Grotto Pizza Harveys Lake

OPEN MEMORIAL DAY 8AM - 3PM

822-4474

Cemetery Arrangements, Vigil Lights, Tombstone Arrangements, Etc.

Tonite 8:30

Live Arrangements

DARLING & SONS’ FARMS & GREENHOUSES

DALLAS AMERICAN LEGION

“Growing Quality Is A Family Business Since 1930”

FRIDAY

MEMORIAL DAY FLOWERS

THIRD DEGREE

Hanging Baskets • Gerber Daisy • Geraniums Herbs • Bedding • Veggie Plants Combination Pots • Cemetery Logs • Potting Soil Humus • McCutcheon’s Canned Goods

@ 9:30

211264

SATURDAY

Shadyrill Farm, Bakery & Cafe

Enjoy Lunch In The Garden Cafe’

Featuring premium Boar’s Head meats and cheeses on homemade bread. Plus homemade salads, soups and desserts Now featuring Strawberry Rhubarb Pie. Shop in our gift shop and greenhouse

HANGING BASKETS 2/$20

Hours: Thurs.-Sun. 10 AM-5 PM Cafe: Thurs.-Sun. 10 AM-4 PM

570.477.2202 www.shadyrillfarm.com

315 Loyalville Rd., Dallas Directions: From Rte. 415 Dallas Take Rt. 118 West 5 Miles, Turn Right Onto Loyalville Rd. Go 1.5 Miles

HURRICANES

Plus Blue Collar Olympics on Our Deck with FROGGY 101 starting at 6 P.M. www.grottopizzapa.com

MR. ROGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD @ 9:30

EVERY WEDNESDAY @ 8PM

KARAOKE WITH JOE MIRAGLIA WELCOMING NEW MEMBERS!

We will be celebrating Memorial Day at the Legion on May 30th Special Rates For Hall Rentals Available Call 674-2407 730 Memorial Highway • Dallas • 675-6542

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SHEPHERD’S PIE With Bourbon Gravy CHICKEN CORDON BLEU With Creamy Mornay Sauce SHRIMP & CAKE SCAMPI Over Linguine Pasta SMOTHERED STEAK & CHICKEN With Bacon, Mushrooms & Onions

MEMORIAL DAY

M-F 9-6 • SAT & SUN 9-5 • 675-2080

SkyBox Sports Bar (822-6600) Tonite JOHN SMITH Grand Slam Sports Bar (639-3278)

Live Combination Pots & Logs Li

1/2 Mile Off Rt. 309, Dallas, Hildebrandt Rd. (200 yards north of Dallas Elementary School)

ENTERTAINMENT

Live Entertainment During Happy Hour, Fridays 5-7

Unbelievable Selection of Prediscounted

Creative American Cooking **THIS WEEKEND**

R R

@ Grotto Pizza Outside the Wyoming Valley Mall

CUSTOM DESIGNS

A Tremendous Selection of Lifelike Flowers

Visit our retail location to purchase our Pizza items. 123 Hazle Street, Wilkes-Barre Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-3pm

RICCI’S PIZZA & BEER

216966

Gardener’s Choice for Creativity

SELECTION, SELECTION, SELECTION

Since 1941, Nardone Bros. has been bringing nutritious, high quality products to you and your family.

MEMORIAL DAY BEER SPECIAL - ALL 12 pks. of BUSCH - $8.00

Visit and explore the area’s finest in rare and unusual Perennials, Annuals, Herbs, Evergreens, Japanese Maples, Bamboos, Ornamental Trees & Shrubs, and Grasses

FLOWERS ‘R’ US 655-8818

24 Cut Box • 12 Cut Box French Bread Pizza 3 Slices Per Pack

1 Large Round 16” Pizza & 10 Cuts Sicilian Pizza $17.49

155 Park Avenue, W-B • 825-3652

for individuals to bazaars

The Potato Shack

Buy A 10-Cut Tray & Receive 2 Slices FREE!

View our entire menu at www.menusNEPA.com ATM MACHINE NOW AVAILABLE

Call Anytime 570-579-6869 PA License # PA 009937

THE GUIDE

THE GUIDE Located at 802 Sans Souci Parkway Hanover - (570) 704-0288 (Between Dollar General and D&D Auto Sales) We Have A U-Turn Type Drive Thru

SPECIAL WEEKLY ADDOCK H BAKED S AND COLE SLAW FRIE WITH FRENCH $7.95

PECIALTEAK CHEF SN S O M ICO 8 OZ DELPOTATO AND COLE SLAW WITH BAKED $8.95 P MADE SOU RING HOME NOW FEATU1.95 A BOWL $ IRISH STEW

IT IS ICE CREAM TIME - HARD & SOFT ICE CREAM SMALL CONES $1.45 - MED. CONES $1.70 SMOOTHIES LARGE CONES $1.95 SHAKES THE HOME OF THE PIG’S DINNER CHALLENGER YOU EAT IT

IT’S FREE

DER, CHILI, LE, CLAM CHOW CHICKEN NOOD

$1.00 OFF $1.00 COUPON ANY SHAKE

Tipsy Turtle Owen Street Pub Every Sunday from 5-10

OPEN -8PM KITCHEN URS. 5 SUN. - TH . 5-9PM AT S I. FR

HALLENGE! ZY COOK WCICH PLATTER. A R C R U O TAKE STEAK SAND HOUR. 6LB. RIB EYEFREE IF EATEN IN ONENGERS. LE AL H C FOR ALL FREE T-SHIRT

Quesadillas And Fajitas On Special “the best around”

Dos Equis Only $2.00 All Day

Plus More Mexican Specials

651 Wyoming Ave. • Kingston 283-4322 • 283-4323

Order an X-Large 18” Pizza for the price of a LARGE just

Save 2! $

Tax & Toppings Extra

Cannot be combined with any other offer. One coupon per visit. Expires 6-2-11

Buy 1 Dinner Entree Receive 2nd Dinner at

1/2 Price Of Equal or Lesser Value

Cannot be combined with any other offer. One coupon per visit. Expires 6-2-11

THEOS METRO Greek American Cusine

Full Menu Available: Steak, Seafood, Fish, Chops, Pastas, Burgers & more

Mondays 12 oz. Lobster Tail Dinner $2495 Wednesdays - Greek Night $ 00 2 off any Greek Specialty Entree

Sundays - FREE Kids Meal With Each Adult Entree (under 10) BAR HOURS: 11:00AM-2:00AM 7 DAYS A WEEK

596 Mercer Ave. Kingston 283-2050

For A Complete Menu & Coupon Visit www.theosmetrorestaurant.com

COOPER’S CABANA OPEN THIS WEEKEND Friday: JEANNE ZANO BAND Saturday: SHAKEDOWN Sunday: CNR

PITTSTON

654-6883 COOPERSCABANA.COM

2894 2 28 289422 89422 8 2

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$2 DRAFTS ALL NIGHT • $3 CABANA SHOTS $3 CABANA MARGARITAS

On the Waterfront 304 Kennedy Blvd.

2 for Tuesdays 2 Can Eat for $22 Thursdays - Lamb Night Dinners Starting At $1295

Show Your Military ID and

GET A FREE TOPPING Memorial Day Weekend Friday - Monday

The Snack Shack 750 Wilkes-Barre Twp Blvd Wilkes-Barre Open Mon-Sun 11AM - 10PM (570)-270-2929