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etween you and me, black-and-white movies usually creep me out. I love old books, old music (to an extent) and every other nostalgic thing you can think of, but I’ve just always found films shot in shades of gray to be eerie. Make it a silent film, and I’m out. Maybe it’s because most of the people in those movies are long gone, and I find the dreariness of that to be overwhelming. Or maybe I’m just nuts. Regardless, I’m trying to be more open-minded, and thanks to polar opposites Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe, I’m finding myself enjoying antique reels much more than I ever thought possible. I’ve also been inspired by the process of researching and writing this week’s cover story (on pages 14-15), which is about an upcoming Actors Circle production of “The 39 Steps,” a play adapted from a 1935 Alfred Hitchcock film. When I interviewed the play’s director, Lou Bisignani, his love for classic cinema was almost contagious, and his desire to keep those films in
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the forefront of the minds of younger generations who only care about Ryan Gosling and sparkling vampires was palpable. I love me some Gosling, but maybe there’s room for some Bogart and Curtis in my life, too. Speaking of leading men, our movie reviewer has some things to say about Liam Neeson and his performance in the horror film “The Grey” on p. 26. And Editor Nikki M. Mascali lets us in on the details for a local casting call taking place for a horror flick that will be filmed in the area on p. 32. Also, the former location of Eleanor Rigby’s recently changed hands, and Nikki shares with you the fine points of the new locale, Three Kings, on p. 35. We’ve got an issue chockfull of goodies this week, so go on and take a look for yourself. -- Stephanie DeBalko Weekender Staff Writer
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MOVIE REVIEW ... 26 RALPHIE REPORT ... 29 STARSTRUCK ... 29 NOVEL APPROACH ... 31 “LAUGHTER” CASTING CALL … 32 JENNIE BARRESE’S “COLLIDE” … 39 WYOMING COUNTY READS … 46
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Johnson College student Caitlin Sampson, ’12, of Lakewood, volunteers during Spay Day 2011. THE MIGHTY DUCKS Camelback Mountain Resort (One Camelback Road, Tannersville) has partnered with SkiDUCKS (Skiing and Snowboarding for Disabled and Under Privileged Children and older Kids), a grassroots non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of disabled and underprivileged children with skiing and snowboarding. This is SkiDUCKS’ third season and its first partnering with Camelback. “This opportunity may give a child a career path or just give them a chance to learn something new and build their confidence,” said Charlie Knopp, the resort’s vice president of base operations, in a press release. SkiDUCK is hosting more than 50 events for disadvantaged youth at 14 resorts across nine states. For info, to make a donation or volunteer, visit SkiDUCK.org or call 775.287.6464. METAL MAYHEM The lineup for the 5th annual Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival has been announced. Main stage artists include Slayer and Slipknot, with a rotation of As I Lay Dying, The Devil Wears Prada and Asking Alexandria; according to a press release from the tour’s publicist, “a very special guest” will be announced Monday, March 5. Anthrax will headline the Jagermeister stage. The festival kicks off Saturday,
BALL’S IN YOUR COURT The Animal Care Center at Johnson College (3427 N. Main Ave., Scranton) is currently accepting applications for Spay Day 2012, which will take place Thursday, March 8. This is the 8th year the college has celebrated Spay Day to help control pet overpopulation. The event offers discounted spaying and neutering services for dogs and cats for residents of Lackawanna County with an income of less than $25,000 annually. The deadline to file is Monday, Feb. 20. Applications are available at the center, johnson.edu, or by calling 570.702.8961. Animal Care Center personnel will call eligible applicants to set up an appointment. HONORING HAMMOND The Luzerne County Historical Society will present the 2nd Annual Stars of the Valley Wednesday, Feb. 29 at 6 p.m. at the Westmoreland Club (59 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre). The fundraising event will honor the life and work of Hammond Edward Fisher, a comicbook writer and cartoonist from Wilkes-Barre. Fisher is famous for his “Joe Palooka” comic strip, which was ranked as one of the top five newspaper comic strips during the 1940s. Dinner is $75 per person, $65 for LCHS members and $50 for students. Your check is your reservation, mail to: LCHS, 49 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701. Credit cards accepted via 570.823.6244 x 3. RSVP by Friday, Feb. 24. BUG OFF The men’s and women’s basketball teams of Marywood University are planning a Nets for Nets event on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. when the teams take on Philadelphia Biblical University at the Mellow Center (2300 Adams Ave.,
Scranton). All proceeds, including admission fees and a “Donation Net,” will be given to Catholic Relief Services to provide malaria nets for children in Africa. Last year’s event raised more than $700, the equivalent of 110 treated malaria bed nets. To make a donation or for more info, call 570.348.6211 x 2413 or e-mail southwick@marywood.edu. DIRECTING EDUCATION Lesley B. Knoll, Ph.D. has been appointed director of research and education at Lacawac Sanctuary (94 Sanctuary Road, Lake Ariel). Knoll was previously an instructor at Miami University of Ohio and will be involved with various research initiatives of her own along with coordinating the research programs and educational field projects of other scientists visiting and using the Lacawac facility. For more info on the center and preserve, call 570.689.9494 or visit Lacawac.org. MCCANN COMES TO W-B McCann School of Business & Technology will officially open its Wilkes-Barre Campus (264 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Twp.) Thursday, Feb. 9 with a ribbon cutting ceremony at noon. From 5-7 p.m., the school will host the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce Mixer and Open House. The event features food, drinks, music, chair massage and health screenings, plus tours of the campus. For more info, call 570.235.2200. W
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CULTURAL DIVERSITY -- Two dozen religious leaders in India’s Karnataka state are, as usual, protesting the annual, centuries-old Hindu ritual in which lower-caste people roll around in food leftovers of upper-caste people. “Hundreds” performed the exercise at temples, according to a January Times of India report, believing that contact with sophisticates’ food will alleviate pernicious skin conditions. -- Far away from Karnataka, in the urban center of Calcutta, India, engineers are trying to save the historic Howrah Bridge from collapsing due to corrosion from spit. A half-million pedestrians (aside from the frenzied vehicle traffic) use the bridge every day and frequently spit their guthka and paan (half-chewed betel leaf and areca nut and slaked lime) onto the steel hangers that hold up the bridge — thus reducing the hanger bases by 50 percent in just the last three years. (Engineers’ immediate remedies: Cover the bases in washable fiberglass and conduct an education campaign in which “gods” implore pedestrians to hold their saliva until they’ve crossed the bridge.)
-- On Nov. 5, the 220 inhabitants of Coll, an island off the coast of Scotland, endured the first “crime” that any of the residents could remember. Someone vandalized the public lavatories at a visitors’ facility, doing the equivalent of about $300 damage. A constable was summoned from a nearby island to investigate, but seas were rough, and he had to wait for two days for the ferry to run. One Coll resident vaguely recalled an incident at a pub once in which a man threatened to throw a punch (but didn’t), and another remembered that someone took whale bones left on a beach by researchers (but later gave them back). According to a Daily Telegraph report, the culprit is “still at large.”
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any movies have made a foray to the theatrical stage with varying degrees of success. Just look at “The Wedding Singer” and “Legally Blonde” — which film achieved which degree is entirely in the eye of the beholder. It seems far more natural, though, that the work of someone like Alfred Hitchcock, whose vintage films are an iconic depiction of a sophisticated era, would take that very turn. And that’s why it’s no surprise that his 1935 film “The 39 Steps” served as part of the inspiration for a play of the same name, which made its main stage debut in Leeds, England, less than seven years ago. “I recommend the movie, by the way — it’s a black-andwhite movie, it was made in the late ’30s, yes, yes, yes,” said Lou Bisignani, director of the upcoming Actors Circle production of “The 39 Steps,” as he noted the condescension some might have toward those attributes. “But if you’re at all a fan of mystery and intrigue — and you should be a fan of Alfred Hitchock — this is early stuff. “This is not ‘The Birds,’ this is not ‘North by Northwest,’ although they refer to it (in the play), this is not ‘Rear Window’ ... This is an early Alfred Hitchcock, and he was brilliant then.” Bisignani carries a torch for the forgotten classics and seems to be disappointed in the lack of acknowledgment those films get among today’s youth. When he leads a troupe of actors for a local production of the play starting on Thursday, Feb. 2 at
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An appreciation for the past By Stephanie DeBalko Weekender Staff Writer
Providence Playhouse in Scranton, he will have the opportunity to shine a modern-day light on those days gone by. The self-professed busybody recalled hearing “a couple of young people” talking about movies and was compelled to asked if they had heard of “Gone With the Wind.” “And they said, ‘Oh yeah, I think I’ve heard of that,’” he began. “And I said, ‘Let me ask you a question, in school do they teach you about Shakespeare?’ They said, ‘Yes.’ I said, ‘Well he’s 500 years ago, and he was wonderful, and you should learn about that. But the art of movies — which only goes back 100 years or 110 years — you should ask them about letting you see some Charlie Chaplin silent films and ‘Intolerance’ and stuff like that in class as a learning experience.’ Just like we study paintings, (and) we study early writing like Shakespeare.”
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The 39 Steps” is an adaptation of not only Hitchcock’s movie, but a 1915 novel by John Buchan on which Hitchcock loosely based his film. There are a multitude of similarities between all three, but there are also many differences. The overall plot remains somewhat consistent, following Richard Hannay, an average Englishman (Bisignani was quick to stress that this hero of the show is not a James Bond type of character) who is thrust into the position of having to save England amidst claims of spies and treason just prior to World War II. But whereas the film and the book took a more serious turn at the material, the theatrical version is more of a farce. “This is not an anti-war play, this is not an anti-Nazi screed; it’s a comedy,” Bisignani said. “But people get killed. It’s almost — I hesitate to say Monty Python-esque, but there are elements of it that are Monty Python-esque.” While the original script called for a cast of four, with essentially two lead actors and two others dauntingly performing the rest of the roles in the show — 35, according to Bisignani — this production is slated to employ 14 performers.
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“It’s almost — I hesitate to say Monty Pythonesque, but there are elements of it that are Monty Python-esque.” “The 39 Steps” director Lou Bisignani
Above, Christina Matatics and William Zeranski in rehearsal for ‘The 39 Steps.’ Below, the cast with director Lou Bisignani, sitting.
community theater, you’re going to get two people who can do this,’” he said. “Because it requires a phenomenal amount of time. Not only skill, not only talent, but just the hours and hours and hours, because they switch hats and become a porter, to a salesman, back to a porter, now I’m a policeman, onstage and changing accents as they do it and so forth.”
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that was really done there back in that time.” Staying true to his belief that the talents of earlier decades shouldn’t be ignored, Bisignani seems happy to be able to round out the experience for theatergoers. “It doesn’t change the script. All it does is it gives more flavor, I think. It’s like putting some more rosemary or thyme into the stew pot.” W
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“Actors Circle has been here a long time, since 1982,” Bisignani stated. “And in our mission statement we said, ‘Well our function is to present quality entertainment, but at the same time, it is to give an opportunity to people who are new to the stage of all ages.’” A larger cast allows them to do just that, and Bisignani didn’t think that such a small cast would work for a community-theater production, where rehearsals are shorter and there are other priorities to which the actors need to attend. “I said, ‘I’d love to do this play, but I do not think that at our level,
authenticity of the atmosphere. In the original play, the hero of the show goes to a London music hall, which stages acts in the tradition of vaudeville, and he’s immediately presented with Mr. Memory, an integral character in the plot. “I said, ‘Well, since I have all these people, and some of them have not as much to do as other people have and so forth, why can’t we show what a music hall was like?’” Bisignani said. “So we have several other acts, a singer, a dancer. They’re very short, maybe a minute and a half, two minutes, to demonstrate that when you walk into the music hall, this is what you might see.” One such performer will be portrayed by Andrea Cortese. In addition to playing Annabella Schmidt, a secret agent present at the outset of the show, she will also be playing a number of small roles along with one that has been newly introduced by Bisignani. “I’m going to be doing a performance that Ella Shields did back in the early 1920s,” Cortese explained. “She performed this song at the London music hall, and it’s called ‘Burlington Bertie from Bow.’ And since the London music hall is part of this play, this will be something
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he wires have been buzzing for days with solar flare activity. Literally. This week, the earth was hit by the largest solar storm since 2005 — and you probably didn’t notice a thing. Generally speaking, as long as the sun keeps shining, nobody really gives it much thought. But, according to two agencies that study these things, sunshine isn’t all that’s beamed at us. The sun keeps us alive, but it’s basically a giant nuclear reaction floating in space. Every 12 years or so, the sun gets cranky and blasts out streams of charged particles. This happens all the time, but during these periods of increased activity, known as a “solar maximum,” these events occur with increased frequency and severity, and the earth usually finds itself in the path of those
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This NASA image from Sunday, Jan. 22 shows a solar flare erupting on the sun’s northeastern hemisphere. particles. (which are visible evidence of We’re well-protected by the solar wind). earth’s natural magnetic field, But some of that energy makes which deflects most of the partiit through and during a solar cles harmlessly, with no side maximum, it could be enough to effects other than a few aurora cause problems, not just for NA-
SA, but for everyone. For the first time in history, we’re entering one of these “solar maximums” at a time when everyday people are highly dependent on wireless technology and information beamed from satellites. According to researchers, the potential exists for extensive power outages and communications disruptions. The charged particles found in solar wind can scramble satellites, interfere with radio signals (including Wi-Fi and cell-phone transmissions) and induce enough current in electrical lines to cause power disruptions. The particles also can cause the outer atmosphere to expand slightly — a harmless phenomenon for those of us on the ground, but one that can actually cause increased drag on low-orbiting satellites. A worst-case scenario could
see widespread blackouts and communications outages, not an apocalyptic outcome, but certainly an inconvenient and costly one. It’s certainly possible that satellites could malfunction, be damaged or knocked out altogether, and this has happened several times in the past. We’ve been lucky so far because things were actually relatively calm during the previous solar maximum. But as we continue to increase our reliance upon high technology, we’re also increasing our vulnerability to relatively commonplace solar events. What can we do about it? Not much. You might as well ask the sun to stop shining. 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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Kellie Pickler may just be a small-town girl, but she’s also become the resident vamp of country music. With her ditzybut-sweet persona, high heels, sequins and girl-power anthems, she’s managed to come a long way from her days as an “American Idol” contestant, and with her newest and third album, “100 Proof,” she seems to be aiming to be taken more seriously than ever. The album kicks off on a high note with “Where’s Tammy Wynette,” a punchy ode to the queen of classic country that gives Pickler’s 2008 single “Best Days of Your Life” a run for its money. And it’s
fitting Pickler launches the record by calling on the iconic Wynette, as the tracks that follow happily succumb to fleeting moments of nostalgia. The most effective of these is the fiddle-laden “Stop Cheatin’ On Me,” a near-perfect nod to the genre’s benefactors. “100 Proof ” shows a side of Pickler to which we aren’t entirely accustomed — the wistful, doleful side. But this is a welcome shift, as it gives us songs like the emotive “Long As I Never See You Again,” the poignant “Mother’s Day” and the heart wrenching “The Letter (To Daddy).” Pickler’s sound is more mature,
John K. Samson “Provincial” Rating: W W W W
Cerebral Samson As with pictures, every song on John K. Samson’s “Provincial” tells a story and takes listeners on a journey through Manitoba, the Canadian province the singer/ songwriter calls home. The Weakerthans member’s solo debut is a scholarly and out-there outing that showcases a vocal lilt that is, at times, similar to Woody or Arlo Guthrie, namely
wearier of the world but still convincingly endearing. The banjo licks and campy lyrics on “Little House On the Highway” offer an incongruity to Pickler’s usual dolled-up image, but just like with the rest of the album’s more serious material, it’s a pleasant departure from the norm. Another nice change of pace is the iTunes bonus track “Arm Candy.” It’s a pity this song isn’t included on the original album, as it’s a coquettish, utterly fun wonderland that, though more inspired by pop than country, plays like the musical and lyrical equivalent of a classic pin-up girl. “100 Proof ” is the summation of Pickler’s sugar-andspice, country-fried demeanor, and it is the album that will put Pickler in a whole different class of country. -- Stephanie DeBalko Weekender Staff Writer
on the pretty “Heart of the Continent” and “www.ipetitions.com/petition/rivertonrifle/.” The latter, a functioning URL, is a plea to get Reggie “The Riverton Rifle” Leach, a retired NHL player, into the Hockey Hall of Fame. “Cruise Night,” on which Samson declares “I wanna rock the RPM between the reds and greens on cruise night,” is infectious (and wouldn’t be lost in an ’80s-based teen coming-of-age flick). The velvety “Grace General” precedes the playful “When I Write My Master’s Thesis” — inspired by Bob Dylan’s “When I Write My Masterpiece” playing on a bar jukebox. Standout “Letter in Icelandic from the Ninette San” takes Samson about as far from his punk roots as can be; the song is so still you can hear fingers on the guitar’s fretboard, plus it features beautiful, woeful violin. “Longitudinal Centre” is frantic and calls to mind Bruce Springsteen’s “Outlaw Pete;” you can’t help but go along for the ride. “The Last And,” about an office romance, features prominent double bass, well-placed piano and violin and the use of the seldom-heard word “ampersand.” Samson’s wife, Christine Fellows, delivers pretty piano and lovely lyrics like “the old house drinks everything we hide” on “Taps Reversed.” The mixing of the couple’s vocals is inviting, yet intimate — just like its preceding songs. -- Nikki M. Mascali Weekender Editor
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Guided By Voices “Let’s Go Eat the Factory” Rating: W W W 1/2
A welcome reunion When compared with the polished stuff that usually dominates the airwaves, music that is stripped down often seems like a breath of fresh air. Whether one wants to refer to it as “garage rock” or “lo-fi” (or one of many other similar terms), Guided By Voices is a band that does it as well (or better) than just about anyone. Led by singer/songwriter Robert Pollard, the quintet recently released “Let’s Go Eat
Top at 8 with Ralphie Aversa 8. Cobra Starship/Sabi: “You Make Me Feel...” 7. T-Pain/Allen/Khalifa: “5 O’Clock” 6. Flo Rida: “Good Feeling” 5. Katy Perry: “The One That..."
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the Factory,” the first album since the group reunited in 2010. Pollard and his bandmates conjure up visions of many eras of rock for the listener with the 21 tracks on “Let’s Go Eat the Factory.” Songs such as “The Head,” “Laundry and Lasers” or “The Unsinkable Fats Domino” could easily have been played by a ’60s garage-rock band; “Hang Mr. Kite” and “The Things That Never Need” are amazing streams of psychedelic wandering; “Spiderfighter” and “God Loves Us” are raw, ballsy and full of punk fury. With all of the styles represented on “Lets Go Eat the Factory,” the one thing which is consistent is its utter inconsistency. Songs vary in length, with some falling in the two- to four-minute range interspersed with others which are short bursts not even a minute long. Also, the transition from track to track is typically drastic enough that it feels as though the listener is pressing the fast-forward button. While that usually isn’t a good thing, it works for GBV, and in this case, even sounds fairly natural. “Let’s Go Eat the Factory” is a solid album all of the way through, and the majority of fans will definitely appreciate the return of a classic-era GBV lineup. While it won’t be regarded as the band’s best work, it definitely shows that there is still a fire burning and is an indication that there might be more good things to come. -- Michael Irwin Weekender Correspondent
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71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre Phone: 570.826.1100 - NEPA Philharmonic Broadway Love Songs: Feb. 10, 8 p.m., $35.50-$73.45 - Lisa Lampanelli: Feb. 18, 8 p.m., $37.75 - John Pinette: Feb. 19, 7 p.m., $34.75 - Pink Floyd Experience: Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m., $28-$38 - Gaelic Storm / Enter The Haggis: March 1, 7:30 p.m., $22-$32 - NEPA Philharmonic Beethoven Festival: March 10, 8 p.m., $35.50$73.45 - Ladysmith Black Mambazo: March 15, 7:30 p.m., $26-$36 - The Fresh Beat Band: March 21, 3 p.m., 3 & 6 p.m., $32.40-$42.65 - The Best of Second City: March 23, 8 p.m., $28 - K.Vance / Duprees / Drifters: March 30, 7:30 p.m., $37-$58 - NEPA Philharmonic The Music of Gershwin: April 14, 8 p.m., $35.50$73.45 - Red Green Wit & Wisdom Tour: April 17, 7 p.m., $47.50 - Bob Weir: April 27, 8 p.m., $41.85$52.60 - Vicki Lawrence and Mama: May 4, 8 p.m., $25-$45 - Tony Bennett: June 2, 8 p.m., $70$126 - NEPA Philharmonic Tribute to Benny Goodman: June 9, 8 p.m., $35.50-$73.45
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3421 Willow St., Philadelphia Phone: 215.LOVE.222 - SOJA / The Movement / Fear Nuttin Band: Feb. 4, 8 p.m. - Umphrey’s McGee: Feb. 11, 8:30 p.m. - Big Gigantic / Adventure Club: Feb. 18, 8:30 p.m.
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MANN CENTER
52nd and Parkside, Philadelphia Phone: 215.893.1999
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TOWER THEATER
69th and Ludlow Sts. Upper Darby Phone: 610.352.2887 - Peter Frampton: Feb. 11, 8 p.m. - Cedric the Entertainer and Friends: Feb. 12, 7 p.m.
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- Down with Webster / Free Sol: Feb. 3, 7 p.m. - Anthrax / Testament: Feb. 6, 6:45 p.m. - Black Stone Cherry / Cavo: Feb. 7, 7 p.m. - Nick Carter: Feb. 8, 8 p.m., $25-$27
GIANT CENTER
950 Hersheypark Dr., Hershey Phone: 717.534.3911 - Miranda Lambert / Chris Young / Jerrod Niemann: Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m.
WHITAKER CENTER
222 Market St., Harrisburg Phone: 717.214.ARTS - Hot Tuna: March 3, 8 p.m. - Cowboy Junkies: March 7, 7:30 p.m.
WINTER JIBBERJAM
Radisson Penn Harris Convention Center Ballroom, Camp Hill - Feb. 17-18: The Heavy Pets / Sister Sparrow / Dirty Birds / Turbine / Dr. Slothclaw / HogMaw / The Happy Dog / Wahoo Skiffle Crazies / Muppet’s Titanium Stardust Machine / Elemental Groove Theory / FDR & The New Deal. $15/night presale, through Jibberjazz.com. NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY
BEACON THEATER
2124 Broadway, New York, NY. Phone: 212.496.7070 - David Garrett: Feb. 4, 8 p.m. - ’70s Soul Jam: Feb. 11, 8 p.m. - Cedric The Entertainer: Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m. - Peter Frampton: Feb. 18, 8 p.m.
- A$AP Rocky: Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m. - Nick Carter: Feb. 2, 8 p.m. - The Yardbirds / Vanilla Fudge: Feb. 3, 7 p.m. - The Darkness: Feb. 4, 6, 8 p.m. - Jack’s Mannequin: Feb. 8-9
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50 State Rt. 120 East Rutherford, N.J. - Tool: Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m. - Rascal Flatts / Sara Evans / Hunter Hayes: Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m.
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RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL
1260 Ave. of the Americas, NY, NY Phone: 212.307.717 - Barry Manilow: Feb. 10-12, 14 8 p.m. - Aretha Franklin: Feb. 17-18, 8 p.m. - Big Time Rush: March 9, 7 p.m.
ROSELAND BALLROOM
239 52nd Street, New York, NY. Phone: 212.777.6800 - Skrillex / Spank Rock / Zane Lowe: Feb. 3, 9 p.m. - Steve Aoki / Datsik: Feb. 17, 8 p.m.
THE THEATRE AT MSG 7th Ave., New York, NY Phone: 212.465.MSG1 - Mike Epps: March 3, 8 p.m.
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HAMMERSTEIN BALLROOM BORGATA HOTEL AND 311 W. 34th St, New York, NY. CASINO Phone: 212.279.7740
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A while back I remember reading on your website (celebrityextraonline. com) about a movie with Will Ferrell spoken entirely in Spanish. Is this still happening? -- Dave R., via e-mail
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The movie you are referring to is called “Casa de mi Padre,” which also stars Gael Garcia Bernal, Diego Luna and Efren Ramirez. It is indeed in the style of the “telenovela” and is entirely in Spanish (with English subtitles for us gringos). The movie hits theaters March 16, and you can see the first trailer on the movie’s Facebook page and on YouTube (search “Casa de mi Padre”).
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By Pete Croatto
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Liam Neeson continues to kick ass on the big screen with ‘The Grey.’
Not too much 'grey' area in this thriller A
fter the massive popularity of 2008’s “Taken,” arguably the ass-kicking-est family film ever made, Liam Neeson became male virility’s senior spokesman, a role that he’s settled into with the ease of a Sunday afternoon. As long as Neeson walks straight and maintains that firm handshake of an Irish brogue, I have no problem with that designation. He just has to avoid projects that allow lazy filmmakers to exploit his manly man reputation. Otherwise the “newest Liam Neeson flick” will become a keyword
for unoriginality in a genre like “the new Julia Roberts movie.” Neeson avoids that fate (for now, at least) with “The Grey,” where his stoic machismo serves as a perfect garnish in director/cowriter Joe Carnahan’s entertaining, pulsating adventure tale. The star portrays Ottway, a tortured, moody loner with “a job at the end of the world” — picking off predators with a rifle on snowy, remote oil drilling sites — working with “men unfit for mankind.” It’s safe to say that Ottway, who writes to a wife he cannot get back,
includes himself in that description. “I’ve stopped doing this world any real good,” he tells us, before putting the rifle in his mouth. Ottway, clearly one Sarah McLachlan song from ending it all, and his ragtag colleagues board a plane that never makes its final destination. Instead, it crashes in the snowy Alaskan unknown, leaving seven mobile survivors with limited provisions and no chance of being found. If that doesn’t qualify as a no-win situation, there’s this: The men’s unscheduled stop is home to a pack
of vicious wolves that doesn’t appreciate outsiders. Ottway — whose job requires that he knows the animal’s habits — quickly becomes the bickering group’s leader. His shaky plan is to have them trek to the distant forest before the wolves feast on their flesh for breakfast. Carnahan’s approach, appropriately gritty and jumpy, keeps “The Grey” immune from our skepticism — it fits the adrenalinefueled “hunter vs. hunted” storyline. The director doesn’t tip his pitches; the shots are framed so that we don’t predict the wolves’ attacks. Because it’s well made, we allow ourselves to succumb to “The Grey’s” escapist pull. Plus, there’s plenty of foreplay before the wolf-on-man action. As the workers continue their weary shuffle across the frozen terrain, we get to know them: Diaz (Frank Grillo), the scared rebel, Talget (professional handsome man Dermot Mulroney), the bespectacled, reasonable elder and
Hendrick (Dallas Roberts), the sensitive, perceptive baby face. The character development is a good idea that turns bad. Carnahan goes so far in humanizing Ottway and his scruffy companions that the pace lags. At some point, nearly everyone starts emoting like they’re chatting in Oprah’s living room. Ottway has soft-focus flashbacks involving his wife and father that recall his sensitive side, a move that will appease the girlfriends and wives who didn’t get to choose this week’s date-night movie. “The Grey” would have packed a bigger punch if it hadn’t spelled out its emotional agenda and simply let the horror unfold. Neeson, Carnahan and company still give us a good jolt. That’s more than enough, and in the most barren period of the movie year, that makes “The Grey” a godsend. Read more of Pete’s cinematic musings on whatpeteswatching. blogspot.com or follow @PeteCroatto.
Dallas Roberts, Dermot Mulroney, Neeson and Nonso Anozie battle the elements in a scene from the film.
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Opening this week: “Big Miracle” “Chronicle” “The Inn Keepers” “The Woman in Black”
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grateful to Gym Class Heroes for involving me. This is so amazing.” The singer will join GCH at the VH1 Pepsi Super Bowl Fan Jam, airing live on the network Thursday at 9 p.m. from Indianapolis, the host city for this year’s big game. JADA RETURNS WITH EP Boston-based female vocal group Jada is back with the release of “Supersonique,” a five-track EP. “This one was in the making for a while,” said April Forrest, who chatted with me via Skype with her bandmates Elle Wine, Jacyn Tremblay and Lauren O’Keefe. “We took some of our really older songs that we really wanted to release, recorded, like, a year and a half ago, and then some of the other songs are brand new.” “This Party’s on Fire” is one of the older singles on “Supersonique,” which also includes the new club-friendly title track, produced by RIO. “You know when you go out and you just feel that beat and you want to put your arms up in the air?” Forrest asked, explaining the song’s inspiration. “But we didn’t want the message to be like, ‘We’re partying! Cool.’ It has a deeper message of how music inspires us.” Jada confirmed that the group will shoot a music video for “Supersonique” and even extending an invite my way to appear in the production. W
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eon Hitch comes off as an aggressive ex-girlfriend in her track “F--k U Betta,” the first single from her soon-to-be-released album “Beg, Borrow, and Steal.” Apparently while shooting its video, which will premiere online this month, she mimicked the aggressiveness of the song. “I still have cuts from (the shoot),” Hitch told me during a Skype interview while showing me a bruise. “I did a lot of training for it, but it was all worth it.” The interesting thing is that the injuries are self-inflicted. The singer is the only person in the production. “Me and a mannequin, we’re the only people in the video,” she divulged. “But there was a lot of dance routines, like, there’s this one where I’m doing this whole dance routine in this black oil, and you know, it got pretty painful.” Neon Hitch, yes, that’s her real name, is no stranger to pain or bizarre. She was born in the U.K. and spent a good part of her childhood as a gypsy, traveling in a circus. Fast forward a few years to when super-producer Benny Blanco (Ke$ha, 3OH!3) found her on MySpace and flew her to the States, and voila, Neon Hitch has a record deal and a forthcoming LP. Hitch is also featured on the latest single from Gym Class Heroes, “Ass Back Home.” Performing the track live with Travie McCoy and crew has taken her to Madison Square Garden and this week, the Super Bowl. “I’m so excited!” she exclaimed from her bed. “I’m so
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What makes “The Face Thief” more compelling, aside from the strong moral COUGHLIN HIGH SCHOOL dilemmas posed to the reader, is the DRAMA CLUB (80 N. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre, poetic imagery 570.406.3976) “Legally Blonde-The Musical:” Gottlieb employs. •March 1-3, 7 p.m., March 4, 2 p.m.
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(60 E. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, 570.996.1500, dietrichtheater.com) • “Love Letters” by A. R. Gurney: Feb. 11, 7 p.m., Feb. 12, 3 p.m. $15. Two actors sit at a table reading their letters. Call for tickets, reserved seating.
F.M. KIRBY CENTER
(71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, 570.826.1100) • “La Boheme:” Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m., $29-$58 • “Fiddler on the Roof:” Feb. 15-16, 7:30 p.m., $30-$60 • “Proof:” Feb. 25, 8 p.m., $17-$37
KING’S COLLEGE THEATRE:
(Admin. Bldg., 133 N. River St., WilkesBarre, 570.208.5825) • King’s Players will perform “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee:” Feb. 16-19, 7:30 p.m. Tale of overachievers’ angst chronicling the experience of 6 adolescent outsiders vying for spelling championship. $10; non-King’s students/senior citizens, $5.
LITTLE THEATRE OF WILKES-BARRE
(537 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre: 570.823.1875, ltwb.org) • NEPA Premiere Production of William Shakespeare’s “Titus Andronicus:” Feb. 10-11, 8 p.m., Feb. 12, 3 p.m. $10. In association with Oblivion Productions. Call to reserve.
MUSIC BOX PLAYERS (196 Hughes St., Swoyersville:
PENNSYLVANIA THEATER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
(JJ Ferrara Center, 212 W. Broad St., Hazleton, 570.454.5451, ptpashows.org) • “Alice in Wonderland:” Feb. 9-10, 7 p.m., Feb. 11-12, 3 p.m. $10/adults, $5/students. Each show includes extended intermission. Call for seats.
THE PHOENIX PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
(409-411 Main St., Duryea, 570.457.3589, phoenixpac.vpweb.com, phoenixpac08@aol.com) • “Bye Bye Birdie” Musical: March 23-April 1.
SCRANTON CULTURAL CENTER
(420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton) • “South Pacific:” March 23-25, times vary, $46.25-$67.25
SHAWNEE PLAYHOUSE
(570.421.5093, theshawneeplayhouse.com) • “Visions of Johanna” Presented by Worthington Players: Feb. 4, 11, 8 p.m.; Feb. 5, 10, 12, 2 p.m. $18/adults, $15/ seniors, $10/children. W -- compiled by Amanda Riemensnyder, Weekender Intern Send your listings to: weekender@theweekender.com, 90 E. Market Street Wilkes-Barre PA 18703 or fax to 570.831.7375. Deadline for publication is Mondays at 2 p.m.
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sually, a fictional character that inspires no empathy or compassion in the reader is a negative thing. It points to a lack of dimension, depth and creativity on the author’s part. But in “The Face Thief,” Eli Gottlieb has created a character that is so devoid of humanity, she makes those around her leap off the page with authenticity and inspires fear of the notion that someone so coldhearted could exist. The book rotates chapters between telling the stories of three tangential personalities: Margot, the victim of a crime in recovery and rehab; Lawrence, an expert in reading faces who lectures on the topic and whose persona is slippery at best and John, a California transplant who makes a very bad monetary investment. As “The Face Thief ” progresses, one can see how these individuals are going to be related — but at first that relationship isn’t completely apparent. Slowly, suspects in Margot’s attempted demise begin to emerge as we
begin to see her calculating behavior, how she purposefully became entangled in both John and Lawrence’s lives and how she left them both exiled in the wake of her cold use of sexuality. Though we know Margot has been victimized by someone she has wronged, we don’t know if it is Lawrence, John or someone else until we’re knee-deep in the pages. And as the tale unfolds, opening wide for the reader to see all, the only person who remains a true, almost pious victim is John. What makes “The Face Thief ” more compelling, aside from the strong moral dilemmas posed to the reader, is the poetic imagery Gottlieb employs. “Small brown spots high on her temples had recently appeared, as if Death, daubing with a brush, was getting in its first licks.” He manages to make age spots sound entrancing, and he repeatedly accomplishes the feat with otherwise mundane notions. This imagery, or at times lack thereof, is used to make the reader understand what Margot is. Or rather, what she is not. Her lack of character feels intentional and is impactful in its simplicity. In “The Face Thief,” Gottlieb uses sexuality as a pawn in the chess match of his characters’ lives and does so brilliantly. His writing begs the question: Do you want to feel sorry for this girl who has been so sorely attacked, knowing about the lives she has left in ruins? And the question isn’t truly answered until the very last page.
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o many people, nothing’s scarier than a clown. And that is certainly going to hold true for the characters within Adam Dunning’s latest film, “Laughter” — the story of a bullied teen with a clown obsession who decides to pull a lastminute prank that goes horribly wrong on his classmates before graduation. “They take an oath of silence to not speak of it again,” Dunning, the director, explained. “But then some of those involved are wracked with guilt and don’t go off to college, and one by one, they get picked off.” “Laughter” developed as Dunning’s first full-length feature, “The inFected,” was making the rounds at a few small horrorgenre film festivals in 2010 in Pennsylvania and Texas. “I started writing the script — I wanted to try to find something completely new,” he said. As with “The inFected,” Dunning, 23, hopes to release
“Laughter” by October with a premier at Marquee Cinemas in Scranton, but first, he needs to find his cast, which is why he’s holding an open casting call Monday, Feb. 6 at the Hampton Inn in Moosic from 1-10 p.m. “This is my first time holding a casting audition, so I really don’t know what to expect,” he said. Dunning is looking for about 15 people to make up the core cast, plus extras and other members of the crew. “I acted and directed and edited and did the makeup for ‘The inFected,’ so it was really hard to do all that stuff,” he shared. “People can come out to the audition to give me resumes to do the makeup or be the producer or production assistant or assistant director, all that stuff.” “Laughter” will be filmed throughout Lackawanna County, including Taney’s Costume Shop in Scranton, Cosmo’s Billiards in Dickson City, a restaurant in Jermyn and various homes. The director found securing the locations easy because “They’ll just let us film, and then
have people say, ‘Hey, I know that restaurant!’” “When ‘Blue Valentine’ was filmed here, a lot of people went to see it to see if they were in it or their house or different locations they know around here instead of going to see it for the movie,” Dunning added. Raising money to make the film isn’t as easy a task as finding locations, so Dunning held a pasta dinner and a Krispy Kreme Doughnuts fundraiser. “We’re going to try and do another pasta dinner, ad books,” he said. “Some people can give you a donation, (and) we could apply for grants, but grants are really hard to get if you’re a real small-time person just starting out.” As Dunning grows his moviemaking career, he doesn’t expect to move too far from the genre he’s loved since childhood. “My whole DVD collection is probably 80 percent horror; it’s so much easier to turn around and film and write a horror story than it is to turn around and write a love story,” he said. “I could probably write it, but somewhere along the line there’s going to be a huge, disgusting, tragic accident.” W
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5th Annual Ski for the Cure Breast Cancer Awareness Day Feb. 25, Jack Frost Ski Area (1 Jack Frost Mountain Road, Blakeslee). Registration 8 a.m. Pledge Ski-A-Thon sheets, jfbb.com. Pink Olympic Race Gates, 8:30-10:30 a.m., medals 2 p.m. Dedicated Runs 11 a.m. $2/every lift pass, proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure NEPA. Drawings, games, giveaways. Info: 570.443.8425 x 2503. 8th Annual Teddy Bear Ball Feb. 11, 7:30-11:30 p.m., Nesbitt Medical Arts Building, Kingston. $5, $2.50 w/new stuffed animal. Food, drink, raffle, music by Jimmy T. Teddy bears go to Edwardsville Fire and Rescue, Kirby House, McKinney Clinic, VRC, Kingston Fire and Rescue, Woman and Children’s Center at WilkesBarre General. Info: 570.899.3306.
ebration Feb. 17, 6-10 p.m., Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel. $65. By United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Doug Smith’s Dixieland All Stars, silent auction, gaming tables, fortune tellers, grand prize vacation at Cove Haven Resorts. Benefits Angel’s Attic. Info: 570.346.0759, uncnepa.org.
Big Brothers Big Sisters • 30th Annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake: March 24, noon, 1:30 p.m., Southside Bowl; April 21, noon, 1:30 p.m., Valley Lanes. More money raised, more prizes won. Register at bbbsnepa.org. All teams must pre-register. Info: 800.955.4376. Camera For A Cure (570.604.4355, cameraforacure.com) • Timmy Walsh will be hosted for Feb.’s First Friday Scranton (Feb. 3) by Duffy Accessories (218 Linden St., Scranton). All funds raised by sales will benefit the Lung Cancer Alliance. Helping Hands Society’s Diamond Drop Feb. 11, 6-11 p.m.,
Edgewood in the Pines (22 Edgewood Lane, Drums). $35, call 570.455.4958 by Feb. 3. Wine, beer, choice of chicken francaise, roast beef au jus. Lady A & Destiny. Chance to win $2,500 diamond necklace from Howard’s Jewelers, other prizes.
dy Night March 3, 7 p.m., Brews Brothers West (75 Main St., Luzerne). $15, at door or 570.446.8992, 610.653.6841. Proceeds support World Laughter Day 2012, Festival of Laughs. Info: facebook.com/LeadershipOffersLaughter.
Judi H Rock On 2 Feb. 4, 7-11 p.m., doors 6 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center (420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton). Proceeds benefit Northeast Regional Cancer Institute in memory of Judi H. Perry Hartridge. Paul LaBelle and the Exact Change, Jack Bordo with Old Friends. Cash bar. $40, raffle for pink Fender Stratocaster Mexican guitar, more. Info, tickets: judihrockon.com, 1.800.424.6724.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Awareness Night Feb. 11, 7:05 p.m. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins game with Portland Pirates dedicated to Eastern PA chapter. Chris Kobela will be honored. Portion of tickets will benefit Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter. For info, tickets, contact 570.208.5415, Ekain@wbspenguins.com.
Keystone Rescue Mission Alliance Coat Giveaway Feb. 4, 3:30 p.m., Scranton Rescue Mission (8 W. Olive St., Scranton). Info: 570. 871.4795. Leadership Offers Laughter One-Night-Only LOL Come-
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Paupack Plunge Feb. 18, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Lighthouse Harbor Marina (969 Rte. 507, Greentown). Must register, min. donation $25. Participants walk into water from shore, 10 people/ hour. Prizes. Music by Kevin Campion, refreshments. Under 18, guardian signs waiver, present at plunge. Snow date, Feb. 19. Info: paupackplunge.com, 570.857.0220, paupack-
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plunge@lighthouseharbor.com. Benefits Tafton Water Rescue Team and Ledgedale Dive Team. Pink Elegance on Parade Fashion Show Feb. 19, 1 p.m., Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, Scranton. Breast cancer survivors, families, government officials, local celebrities. Encouraged to wear pink. Basket raffles, lunch, prize. Cash bar. Payment in advance, no tickets at door. Reserve by Feb. $40/adults, $15/kids, call 570.947.5852. Benefits NEPA Susan G. Komen for the Cure. P+J Comedy Presents Joe Matarese / Benefit for Boarding for Breast Cancer Feb. 25, 20th Ward (2028 Pittston Ave., Scranton). $10, featuring Jeremy Pryal, Paul Spratt, Chuck Buono, Tommy Comer, Joe Matarese. For more info go to PSpratt.com. The Renal Race: Race and Raise Awareness for Kidney
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without any grandstanding, it’s the best pizza around here. “The pizza recipe we’re using comes all the way back from Italy from the 1800s. It’s an amazing sauce, an amazing, really high-quality pizza, and we’re pricing to match all of our competitors.” Three Kings — and its kitchen — will be open five days a week from noon until 2 a.m., and will offer a delivery service within 10 miles. The spot also boasts five HD TVs and an 84-inch HD projector. “We’re very excited to have people come in and check out the place, try the food,” he said. “For some people, this might just be their new favorite pizza spot, and they might not even care about the concerts. Then, for other people, they might not care about this pizza, this is their concert venue. “With all those things mixed together, it’s going to put a nice package together.” W Three Kings (603 Route 6, Mayfield), grand opening Sat.Sun., Feb. 4-5 (formerly Eleanor Rigby’s). Info: facebook.com/threekingspa, 570.876.3660
“We Are Not Saints” Standup Comedy Tour to Benefit Clem-Mar House Feb. 18, 8 p.m., Nesbitt Medical Arts Building (518 Wyoming Ave., Kingston). $20, tickets at Clem Mar House locations (540 Main St., Edwardsville; 2860 SR 309, Dallas), clemmarhouse.org/comedy. Felon O’Reilly, Ian Harvie, Amy Dresner. WFTE FM 90.3/105.7 Get On the Air Benefit Concerts • Walt Prez: Feb. 4, 9 p.m., Chestnut Street Tavern, Dunmore.
EVENTS 3rd Annual Heart to Heart Luncheon Feb. 10, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Danville Elks Club. Keynote Dr. Bradley David Fenster. Red Fashion Show, door prizes. Red dress attire encouraged. $20/adults, $10/kids, advance only, on sale until Feb. 3. Proceeds benefit Action Health Task Force. For info/tickets, call 570.275.9150. Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble (Alvina Krause Theatre, 226 Center St., Bloomsburg, 570.784.8181, 800.282.0283, bte.org) • The Taming of the Brew: April 14, 7-11 p.m., Caldwell Consistory, Bloomsburg. $75, exclusively for sale online, Feb. 1, 6 p.m. 4/customer. Fundraiser featuring microbrews, food, entertainment, beer- tasting talk, silent auction, 50/50 raffle. Info: tamingofthebrew.org. B.P’s Open House Valentine’s Party Feb.11, doors 6 p.m., buffet 6:45 p.m., music 8 p.m., Taylor Hose Company Reception Hall (614 Union St., Taylor). Cameron Avenue, Take 3. Beef and gravy, chicken marsala, pasta vodka & alfredo sauce, cake, more. BYOB (beer, wine, soda). $32.50. Party only $20. Beverage given, $8 to come in. Call 570.457.7665. RSVP, no tickets at door. Choral Arts of Luzerne County (www.choralartslc.org) • Spring Auditions/Rehearsals: Tues., 7-9:30 p.m., Church of Christ Uniting (190 South Sprague Ave., Kingston).
Covington Fire Company’s 7th Annual Super Bowl Wing Fest Feb. 5, noon-5 p.m. Pizza from Kay’s Pizza. Wings, $6/order, mild, hot, extra hot, honey mustard. Preorders preferred, call 570.909.8149, 840.0600. Dietrich Theater (60 E. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, 570.996.1500, www.dietrichtheater.com) calendar of events: ❏ Kids Classes: • Quilting for Kids: Wed., through March 28, 3:30-5 p.m. Ages 6+. $6/ class. • After School Theater Arts: Wed.Thurs., through Feb. 25, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Middle, high school. Free. Theme is “Life on Mars,” performance Feb. 25, 11 a.m. • Young at Art: Pottery for Preschoolers: Feb. 2, 10-10:45 a.m. Ages 4-5. $35. • All About Pottery & Sculpture: Ages 5-8, Feb. 3, 4-5:30 p.m.; Ages 9-12, Feb. 2, 4-5:30 p.m. $35/series of 4 classes. • Pottery & Sculpture Together: Feb. 3, 10-10:45 a.m. Ages 3-4. $35. ❏ Intergenerational Classes: • Quilting for Everyone: Wed., through-March 28, 6-7:30 p.m. All ages. $6/class. No experience required, all materials provided. • Open Studio: Feb. 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28; March 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, 7-8:30 p.m. Ages 13+. $50/series of 4 classes or $15/class. ❏ Adult Classes: • Pottery & Sculpture for Beginners: Feb. 2; Feb. 9, 16, 23, March 1; March 8, 15, 22, 29, 7-8:30 p.m. Ages 13+. $60/4class series. All materials supplied. • Introduction to Stained Glass: Feb. 6, 6-9 p.m. Ages 16+. $60. All glass supplies, equipment provided. ❏ Special Events: • Hiking Through the Natural Beauty of Pennsylvania: Feb. 18, 11 a.m. Free. Doug Smith Music (dougsmithbass@comcast.net, 570.343.7271) • Feb. 5, 7-7:45 p.m., anniversary drawing social celebration, AfA Gallery (514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton). $5; $2 students. Doug’s Myth: With Bob Ventrello, Julian Sparacino, Nick Driscoll, Ron Stabinsky. 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. Girls’ Night of Fun Feb. 9, 5:308:30 p.m., Why Not Designs (706 E. Market St., Scranton). $5. Comedy and laughter yoga by Jeannine Luby, owner of Laugh to Live!/author of “He’s Not Prince Charming When...,” chair massages, private shopping, special sales, door prizes, complimentary wine, snacks, more. Info: 570.650.7518. Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce events (20 W. Broad St.): • Tour of Canyon Country: April 19-27, featuring Arizona & Utah. Info on trip: hazletonchamber.org, contact Destiny Travel, 788.2771, destinytravel7@hotmail.com. The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce events: • Search Engine Optimization for Your Small Business: Feb. 9, 8:30 a.m., Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce (222 Mulberry St., Scranton). $35. • Women’s Network Luncheon: Feb. 15, noon-1 p.m., Posh at The Scranton Club (404 N. Washington Ave., Scranton). $20/member, $30/non-member. Harveys Lake American Legion Post 967 Meeting Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m., 4907 Memorial Highway. Saint Patrick’s Day Dinner to be discussed. Food served after meeting. JCC of Wyoming Valley (60 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.824.4646, www.jewishwilkes-barre.org) • ATS Eastern Seaboard Region and Jewish Federation of Greater WilkesBarre: How will we benefit from next big idea brunch?: Feb. 5, 11 a.m. Jefferson Twp. Volunteer Fire Co. (405 Cortez Road, Lake Ariel, 570.689.2929) events: • Super Bowl Sunday Hot Wing & Pizza Sale: Feb. 5, 1-6 p.m. Wings $6/order, $12/tray regular pizza, $15/tray hot wing pizza. Pre-order by calling 689.2829 or online at 29FireRescue.com. Johnson College • Animal Care Center currently accepting applications Spay Day 2012: March 8. Discounted spaying/neutering for dogs/cats. Open to Lackawanna County residents, income of less than $25,000 annually. Deadline for applications, Feb. 20. Applications at johnson.edu, 570.702.8961, on campus at 3427 North Main Ave., Scranton. No phone calls to check on status of
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hen Zach Neil got word that Eleanor Rigby’s, a business venture he financed a few years ago, was going to close, he decided to step in and keep the Jermyn establishment open. Neil, along with new business partner Ray Cox, changed the name and began some hefty remodeling of the venue now known as Three Kings. “In September, we started gutting the building — we just wanted to start from scratch — so we ripped the floors out, the walls out, everything,” Neil told the Weekender last week. “We put a substantial amount of money into remodeling the place, we put a new bar in, a new restaurant in, pizza shop, new stage, new lights, new everything.” Three Kings will hold its grand-opening celebration with a performance by Mini Kiss Saturday, Feb. 4 followed by a Super Bowl party Sunday, Feb. 5. “They’re a lot of fun,” Neil said of Saturday’s diminutive tribute band. “And I thought people would enjoy it because it’s not your average cover band … even though they are a cover band,” he added with a laugh. Neil plans to continue booking local, regional and national bands at Three Kings, a trait Eleanor Rigby’s was known for, as well as adding some new options to the venue’s lineup — and not just with entertainment. “We have plans to have boxing events, MMA events; we got a boxing promoter’s license, so we’re working with some local circuit guys that are doing MMA fights and boxing fights,” he shared. “It’s going to be a fun place, and I think the highlight is that absolutely,
“It’s going to be a fun place, and I think the highlight is that absolutely, without any grandstanding, it’s the best pizza around here.”
Cancer 1-Mile Fun Run March 11, registration 8 a.m., race 8:30 a.m. Starts Martz Pavilion Kirby Park, ends Public Square. $12 pre-reg./ $15 day of, tax-deductible donations made payable to: The Renal Race c/o FOP Lodge 36. Info: therenalracepa@gmail.com. Sponsored by Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 36. Proceeds benefit families and research of kidney cancer.
Openings for sopranos, altos, tenors, basses. New members encouraged at open rehearsal Feb. 7, may sing, audition following week. Music features “Missa Brevis” by Zoltan Kodaly, “Rejoice in the Lamb” by Benjamin Britten. Concerts: Wilkes-Barre, April 28; Hazleton, April 29.
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Lackawanna College events (Mellow Theater, 501 Vine St., Scranton, 570.955.1455) • Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center: Feb. 23, 7 p.m. $25-$30, $15/students. Misericordia University events (www.misericordia.edu, 570.674.6400, box office 674.6719): • 21st Annual Diversity Institute Dinner: Feb. 16, 5:30 p.m., Dudrick, Muth and Huntzinger Rooms 216-218, Sandy and Marlene Insalaco Hall. To register, call 674.1483. For info, visit misericordia.edu/diversity. • “Gala Vocal Chamber Concert:” Feb. 16, 8:30 p.m., Lemmond Theater, Walsh Hall. $5/GA, $3/seniors, free/ Misericordia students w/ ID. D’Anna Fortunato. For tickets, call/visit box office, Mercy Hall Room 226. ❏ Black History Month: • Black History Month Film Series: Feb. 17, 8:30 p.m., Alden Trust Room 219, Sandy and Marlene Insalaco Hall, “Night Catches Us.” Feb. 20, 8:30 p.m., Alden Trust Room 219, Insalaco Hall, “Soundtrack for a Revolution.” Feb. 28, 8:30 p.m., Catherine Evans McGowan Room, Mary Kintz Bevevino
New England Contra Dance Feb. 4, 7 p.m., Church of Christ Uniting (776 Market St., Kingston). No partner or previous experience needed. Fiddler Ryck Kaiser, pianist Jill Smith, calling by Hilton Baxter. $9/adults, $24/families. Dish-to-pass pot-luck dinner, 6 p.m. Info: 570.333.4007, folkloresociety.org/ dancing. Northeastern Pennsylvania Veterans Multicare Alliance Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Seminar Feb. 4, 10-11:30 a.m., VFW Post 283 (757 Wyoming Ave., Kingston). Free, open to public. Info: 570.592.8378, nepavma@gmail.com. Northern Tier Symphony Orchestra (570.289.1090, northerntiersymphony@yahoo.com, northerntiersymphony.org)
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• Concerts: March 24, 8 p.m., Tunkhannock Middle School, April 1, 3 p.m., Towanda High School. Advance: $8/adult, $4/student; door, $9/adult, $5/student. The Osterhout Free Library events (71 S. Franklin St., WilkesBarre, www.osterhout.info, 570.821.1959) • Open Computer Lab: Mon./Wed., 5-8 p.m.; Sat., 1-4 p.m. • ESL Adult English as a Second Language: Tues., 5:30-6:30 p.m. Non-native speakers at beginning level. Call to register. Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 9 Orchestra Festival Feb. 8-10, Northwest Area High School. Concert Feb. 10. Pocono Mountain Bible Conference (191 Clifton Beach Rd., Clifton Twp.) • Youth Retreat: Feb. 10-12.Theme is “Got It?” Speakers Wayne Morgan, Jason Castelli, performances by Transformed, LU. $90. Ages 12-18 regardless of race, sex, religious affiliation. For info, call 570.842.9746, visit camppmbc.com. Safe Haven Dog Rescue (www.SafeHavenPa.org, Safe-
Haven@epix.net) • 2012 Safe Haven Calendar available. Send check, $16/each calendar, plus S& H charge of $2/1, $3/2, $4/3, $5/4 or more to: Safe Haven Calendar, RR1, Box 289-A, Effort, PA 18330. Proceeds help SH rescue, care for dogs from overcrowded and high kill shelters. • Adoption Day: Feb. 19, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Tractor Supply (Rte. 209, Brodheadsville). Pre-adoption application with references, home visit required prior to adoption. • Volunteer Meeting: Feb. 21, 6:30 p.m., Cherry’s Restaurant (Rte. 209 near Route 534, Kresgeville). Volunteers, foster families always welcome. Volunteers needed for adoption days, dog transport to appointments, fundraising, clerical help, home visits, more. Foster homes needed. E-mail for info. Spay/Neuter Discounts Available for Pitbulls during Feb. Females: $75. Males: $50. Call 570.994.5846 to schedule. Sponsored by Eastern Pennsylvania Animal Alliance Spay/Neuter Clinic. Dog/cat food to anyone who needs it. Stop by EPAA office, back of Rainbow Plaza, Rt. 209, Brodheadsville. St. Michael’s Church (corner of Church/Winter Sts., Old Forge,
570.457.2875) • Pierogie Sale: Feb. 7. $6/dozen. Place orders by Feb. 3, may be picked up Feb. 7, 2-5 p.m., church hall. Call Dorothy, 562.1434; Sandra, 457.9280; Al, 562.3965 or church hall. St. Stephen’s Episcopal ProCathedral (35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.346.4600) • Food Pantry open Mon.-Fri., noon-4 p.m. • Clothing Closet: free clothing for men, women, children. Open Tues., 4-6:30 p.m., Wed., noon-3:30 p.m. St. Thomas More Society (St. Clare Church, 2301 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, 570.343.0634, stthomasmoresociety.org) • Guardian of the Redeemer Fellowship: First, third Mon. of month for men interested in adult discussion of Catholic faith. • YOUCAT Teen Group welcomes post-Confirmation youth from all parishes for discussion of Theology of the Body for Teens. Meets first, third Thurs. of month, 5:30 p.m. • Jesus of Nazareth-Holy Week Adult Education Series: Wed., Feb. 1-April 4 (except Feb. 22), 6:15 p.m. All welcome for potluck supper, 6:15 p.m. Evening prayer, 5 p.m.; rosary, 5:15
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Waverly Community House (1115 N. Abington Rd., Waverly, 570.586.8191, www.waverlycomm.org) events: • Ballroom Dancing Lessons: Wed., 7:15 p.m., Comm auditorium. Basic & advanced ballroom, swing. $15/person. For info, call Vince Brust at 489.3111. • Valentine’s Day Workshop: Feb. 4, 10:30 a.m.
Sugarloaf Fire Co., Inc. Annual Toy Show Feb. 25, 95 West County Road, Sybertsville. Info: rmarchet@ptd.net. Unified Fighting Arts Association (570.675.9535, ufa-a.com) • Self-Defense Seminar: Feb. 4, 1-5 p.m., Mountain Top Karate Center (40 Willoweby Road, Mountaintop). Info: 574.3068, senpaijackie@ufa-a.com. Unity: A Center for Spiritual Living (140 South Grant St., WilkesBarre, 570.824.7722) • A Course in Miracles / Holistic Fitness-Yoga Sessions: Tues., 6:308:30 p.m. • Meditation Chakra Clearing Deeksha: 2nd, 4th Mon., 7-8:30 p.m. $8. Oneness meditation, chakra clearing/energization, transfer of Divine Energy. Welcome beginning, experienced meditators, all paths. Info: 587.0967, ernie@divinejoyministry.com. The University of Scranton events: ❏ Schemel Forum Courses, $60/ person, $100/couple. To register, contact 570.941.7816, fetskok2@scranton.edu: • “‘I’m a Big Liar:’ The Films of Federico Fellini:” Mon., Feb. 6-March 12. Film viewing, 5:30-7 p.m.; discussion, 7-8:30 p.m., Pearn Auditorium, Brennan Hall. • “Occupy the Political Economy: The Financial Crisis and the American Future:” Feb. 8, 15, 22, 29; March 7, 21, 6-7:15 p.m., Weinberg Memorial Library. Valentine’s Day Spaghetti Dinner Feb. 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Mountainview Community Church (N. Lehigh Church Road, White Haven). $8/adults, $4/ages 3-12. Takeout 4:30 p.m. Call 570.443.2443, e-mail gail.kile@mcfmc.org for reservations.
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Viewmont Mall (Scranton, 570.346.9182, www.shopviewmontmall.com) events: • Northeast Pennsylvania Regional Bridge Building Competition: Feb. 11, 10 a.m. Waggin’ Tails Pet Rescue (WagginTailsRescue.com, information@waggintailsrescue.com, 570.992.4185) • Calendars/Liz Tech pins for sale. Calendar, $15. Liz Tech pins named “Chance” in honor of dog still looking for home, $44. Help offset costs of shelter heating, animal surgeries. To buy, contact 570.561.1412, wendylynnmiller@hotmail.com, or go to Liz Tech Gallery, East Stroudsburg for
Wilkes-Barre Barbershop Harmony Society events: • Singing Valentines: Feb. 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., will be delivered by quartets complete with songs, card, rose, candy. $50/surprise presentation. Call 570.709.3716 or 696.3385 Wyoming County Chamber Of Commerce • Educational Luncheon: Feb. 8, 11:45 a.m., Twig’s Cafe, Rte. 6, Tunkhannock. Free/members, $10/non-members. Using social media, creating business Facebook pages, more. To reserve, call 570.836.7755 or e-mail Robin@wycc.com.
HISTORY The Houdini Museum (1433 N. Main Ave., Scranton) • Ghost Tours: Scheduled daily, 7 p.m., reservations required. Secret time/meeting place divulged upon reservation, call 570.383.1821.$20/ adults, $15/11 and under. Rain or shine, 52 weeks/year. Daytime walks also available on limited basis. Private tours can be arranged for groups. Luzerne County Historical Society (49 S. Franklin St., WilkesBarre, 570.823.6244, lchs@epix.net) • 2nd Annual Stars of the Valley ft. “Life and Work of Ham Fisher:” Feb. 29, 6 p.m., dinner at Westmoreland Club, $75 person $65 LCHS members, $50 students with ID. $100 patron, $250 benefactor, $500 sponsor (listing in program). RSVP by Feb. 24.
LEARNING 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. Art Classes at the Georgiana Cray Bart Studio (123 Brader Dr., Wilkes-Barre, 570.947.8387, gcraybart-artworks.com) • Adult (Ages 13+): Mon., noon-4 p.m. (3 hrs painting, 1 hr group critique), $30/class payable monthly. Wed., 6-9 p.m. (student chooses length of
time), $15/1 hr, $18/1 1/2 hrs, $20/2 hrs, $25/2 1/2 hrs, $30/3 hrs, per class payable monthly. • Children: Ages 9-12, Mon., 4:30-5:30 p.m., $15/class payable monthly. Ages 13+, Wed., 6-9 p.m., joins adult class, individuals select amount of time to participate. Portfolio prep instruction available for college bound students. Private lessons available. Art SEEN Pittston (71 Main St., Pittston, 570.970.2787, artsyouniverse.com) ❏ Workshops: • Course in Miracles: Feb. 1 • Valentines Poetry and Rhyme: Feb. 8 • Knitting: Feb. 15 • Hoop It Up: Feb. 22, 6:30-8 p.m. $10/person. ArtWorks Gallery & Studio (502 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. 570.207.1815): • Children’s Art Start: Sat., through Feb. 18, 12:30-1:30 p.m. $80, supplies included. Sign up with friend, save $5. Pre-registration encouraged. Arts YOUniverse (47 Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.970.2787) • Valentine’s Day Workshops: Feb. 11, 6:30-8 p.m. $25/couple. Couples collage, candlelight couples yoga, newlywed game, cheek to cheek. Light refreshments. Reservations required, call. Aikido of Scranton, Inc. (1627 N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.963.0500) • Self-Defense Class taught by Aikido Master Ven Sensei, every Mon. & Wed., 7-9 p.m. $10. • Traditional Weapons Class, Thurs., 7-9 p.m. $10. Ballroom Dancing Class Thurs., 6-7 p.m., Mid-Valley Senior Center, Jessup. $3/class. Taught by certified members of Dance Educators of America Joanne and Ed Samborski. Foxtrot, waltz, swing, rumba, tango, samba, hustle, more. Call 570.489.4415. Dance Contours (201 Bear Creek Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.0152, www.dancecontours.com) • Adult classes: ballet, tap, lyrical, CardioSalsa, ballroom dance. • Children/teen classes: ballet, tap, CheerDance, HipTech Jazz, a form of dance blending basic Jazz Technique with styles of street dance, hip hop. • Zumba classes for adults: Tues., 6 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m. First class free. • Adult ballet: Sat. morn. 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.
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“Sacred Birch: Paintings by Koval Grippo” will be on display Friday, Feb. 3-Friday, March 2 at The Hope Horn Gallery at The University of Scranton (Hyland Hall, Linden St. and Jefferson Ave., Scranton). There will be an artist lecture Friday, Feb. 3 at 5 p.m. in Brennan Hall with a reception immediately following from 6-8 p.m. at the gallery. Grippo, a former resident of North Pocono, holds an art degree from Keystone College and has lived and worked in the inner cities of Washington, D.C., and San Francisco.
The gallery is offering abstract painting workshops based on themes found in the exhibit, and school and community groups may call 570.941.4214 to schedule a date. The gallery is open Sunday-Fridat, noon-4 p.m. and Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. Above: Grippo’s “The Scent of Sunrise Waits Patiently at Dusk.” For info or to register, call 817.0176. • 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.
St., Scranton, 570.346.7186, www.everhart-museum.org) • “Everybody’s Art” New Series of Adult Art Classes: $25/workshop members, $30 non-members. Preregistration 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. Preregistration required, groups welcome. For info, to register, call or e-mail education@everhart-museum.org.
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hildhood dreams are sometimes hard to follow, especially if they are desires that seem impossible. But Jennie Barrese proves that no matter what your dream is, you have the ability to make it come true. Barrese always knew she wanted to be an artist and never had any doubt in her mind that she would make a career out of her passion. Her wildest dreams are now reality, and she wouldn’t want it any other way. There was never a moment in Barrese’s life that made her question her career path. Art has always been a huge part of her life, and she has always known she wanted to become an artist. “Some people go through that period, and they’re like, ‘I don’t know what I want to do,’ but I have always known this is what I want to do,” she said. Barrese will have an exhibit of her work, entitled “Collide,” displayed at The Linder Gallery at Keystone College from Feb. 5-March 9. Graduating from the school with an associate’s degree in Fine Arts, Barrese started off her career as a painter, and then eventually fell in love with photography, thanks to classes that she took at Keystone. “When I attended Keystone, I intended to be a painter,” she explained. “I encountered photography the first time there for real. That’s kinda where the photography thing started.”
Barrese eventually took her artistic talent to the next level and got into digital manipulation. She made a career out of retouching photos for celebrities, pharmaceutical and all types of advertising. “The series is called ‘Collide;’ basically about the moment in time when two people’s lives intercept,” she stated. “A friend of mine, his girlfriend got killed on a bike three years ago. I just thought about how her life intercepted with the driver’s life for a split second.” Barrese just started using her digital skills recently in the “Collide” series, but for the longest time, she wasn’t using her additional talents. “Up until this series, I’ve never manipulated anything in my fine arts,” she said. “There was kind of a stigma attached to it, like in the art world. When I started working on this, I
thought since I have the skills, why don’t I use it?” Barrese’s artwork is not only displayed locally, but also in New York City, a city she always knew she wanted to be in one day. “The art scene is here, this is it,” she said. “You’re the little fish in the big pond. There’s so much inspiration and so much talent that surrounds you all the time, and it’s inspiring.” Barrese has accomplished many of her dreams but has much bigger plans for the future. “I would love to be in a museum show,” she said. Barrese offered helpful advice for anybody who wants to live their dream of becoming a successful artist. She stressed the importance of being true to yourself and making artwork that you believe in. “You make the real work when it comes from you,” she began. “You’re not trying create something to fit a market or make something because you think it will sell. You have to keep your vision true to your self. You have to be patient and keep with it.” W “Collide,” an exhibit by Jennie Barrese Feb. 5-March 9, The Linder Gallery at Keystone College (One College Green, La Plume). Reception Sun., Feb. 12, 4-6 p.m., artist talk in Fireplace Lounge, Mon., Feb. 13, 9:45 a.m.-noon. Info: 570.945.8335.
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Kiss Theatre Company (58 Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre, 570.829.1901, kisstheatre.org) ❏ Spring/Summer 2012 workshops: • Once on this Island: Mon., Thurs., 6-8:30 p.m., starts Feb. 20. Ages 9-16. Performances in May. $300 + $50 admin fee. Kwonkodo Lessons – by reservation at The Hapkido Teakwondo Institute (210 Division St., Kingston). $40/month. Call 570.287.4290 for info. 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) • Dimensions in Dance w/ Lee LaChette: Jazz, tap, ballet for adults & kids. $10/hour, $5/second class. E-mail or call 991.1817. • Vocal lessons w/ Joelle Colombo Witner: Wed., Sun. E-mail or call 991.1817. Pocono Arts Council (18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg. 570.476.4460. www.poconoarts.org) ❏ Ongoing Adult Classes • Oil Painting: Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, 6:308:30 p.m. $72/members, $80/nonmembers, $60/seniors. Materials list provided. • Acrylic Painting: Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $110/member, $120/non-members, $90/seniors. Materials list provided. ❏ Adult Classes • Basic Drawing: Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $72/members, $80/ non-members, $60/seniors. Materials list. • Watercolor Painting: Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m. No previous drawing ability required. $72/member, $80/non-member, $60/seniors. Materials list. Shaolin White Crane Fist (Wyoming) Teaching traditional Chinese martial arts of Shaolin White Crane Fist, Wing
Chun Gong Fu, Yang Style Taijiquan, Qigong-Energy work, ShauijiaoChinese 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: Sil-Lum Hung-Gar Tiger Claw, Shaolin White Crane Boxing, Northern Long Fist Kung Fu & Yang Style Tai-Chi. 2 classes/week, $75/month. For info, call Master Mark Seidel, 570.249.1087. • Children’s classes now forming, Sat., 11 a.m.$50/month. For info, call 570.249.1087. • Classes now forming for traditional Yang Style Tai-Chi: Taiji Qigong, Taiji Sequence, Taiji Stationary Pushing Hands, Taiji weapons, more. For info, contact Master Mark Seidel 570.249.1087. Something Special: (23 West Walnut Street Kingston, 570.540.6376, angietheartist@aol.com, www.angelademuroart.com) • MANGA Art Class: (Japanese Car-
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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 41 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) • PrivateYoga 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 Balance Ultimate Fitness (Belladaro Prof Bldg, 570.862.2840) • Early Morning Fitness Bootcamp: Tues./Thurs., 6:30 a.m.-7:30 a.m., Sat, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., $15 or 12 classes for $150. 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.
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Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock (60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock: 570.996.1500) • Yoga for You: Wed., 10-11:15 a.m. Series 1: through Feb. 15. Series 2: Feb. 22-March 28. $60/series of 6 consecutive classes, $15/class. Bring mat or beach towel. • Kundalini Yoga: Feb. 4, 11, 18, 10-11:30 a.m. Ages 16+. $60/series of 6 consecutive classes, $15/class. Bring yoga mat and blanket.
stamina, more. Self defense, cardio, karate aerobics also available. $75/ month. Call 570.814.3293 for info. Haifa Belly Dance (Haifabellydance.com, 570.836.7399) • Mon., 5:15 p.m., Serenity Wellness & Dance Center (135 Main St., Luzerne) • Wed., 6 p.m., Holistic Health Center (Route 6, Tunkhannock) Harris Conservatory for the Arts (545 Charles St. Luzerne, 718.0673) • Cardio Kickboxing: Wed., 7-8 p.m.; Sat., 9-10 a.m. $5/class. Call for info. • Hoop Fitness Techniques: Mon., 7:30-8:30 p.m. $5/class. Call for info. 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. Leverage Performance Training Studio (900 Rutter Ave., Forty Fort, 570.388.2386, www.leveragetrainingstudio.com) • Morning Wake-up Workout: Full body metabolic workout. Mon., Wed., Fri., 7-7:45 a.m. • Primal Scream Classes, Tabata Circuit Training: Tues., Thurs., 7-8 p.m. All classes free to members, $10 non-members. Melt Hot Yoga (#16 Gateway Shopping Center, Edwardsville, 570.287.3400, melthotyogastudio.com) • Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m., 5:30 p.m. (90 minutes) • Tues., Thurs., 4 p.m. (one hour) • Sat., Sun., 9 a.m., 3 p.m. (90 minutes)
Goddess Creations Shop & Gallery (214 Depot St., Clarks Summit, 570.575.8649, info@goddesscreations.net) • Tarot Card Readings by Rev. Whitney Mulqueen by appointment. Call. • Tarot Readings: Thurs., 6-9:30 p.m. at Montrose Inn, Restaurant & Tavern (26 S. Main St., Montrose). $25 for 15-20 min. • Monthly astrology workshop with Holly Avila: first Sun., $45. Call.
NutriFitness Boot Camp (311 Market St., Kingston, 570.288.2409) • Free week of Boot Camp for new members: Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m. • Wirred: Mon., Wed., 6:45 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m. $5. • Yoga: Thurs. 7 p.m. $10. • Tang Soo Do Karate Classes: Mon., Wed., 6:45 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. Call to register.
Goshin Jitsu Martial Arts Classes Every month at Golightley’s Martial Arts (Mark Plaza Shopping Center, Rt. 11, Edwardsville). Focus on cardio, stretching, defense,
Open Your Eyes To Dream (143 W. Main St., Bloomsburg, 570.239.7520, www.oyetd.com) ❏ Open-Eyed Yoga. Call 394.2251 or go online for current updates/cancel-
lations. E-mail: yoga@oyetd.com • Beginner Vinyasa: Mon., 5:30-6:30 p.m. • Level II Vinyasa: Mon., 7-8:30 p.m. • Mixed Level Vinyasa: Tues., 9-10:30 a.m., Wed., 6:30-7:45 p.m. Mats & props available. Student/ package discounts available. Bring friend to first class, get two for price of one. Prana Yoga Studio (1112 Wheeler Ave., Dunmore, 570.341.8886, www.pranayogadunmore.com) Classes taught in vinyasa flow, geared for all levels • Mon.: Advanced, 6 p.m.; tai chi with Blake Wheeler 7:30-8:45 p.m., Thurs., 8:45-10 p.m., $45/month, on class/ week, $65/month, two classes/week. Contact Blake at 434.989.1045 or blakewhlr@yahoo.com for info. • Tues.: Beginner, 10 a.m.; Open Level, noon; Beg./Intermediate, 5:30 p.m.; Intermediate, 7:30 p.m. • Wed.: Beginner, 5:30 p.m.; Advanced 7:30 p.m. • Thurs.: Open Level, 10 a.m.; Beg./ Intermediate, 5:30 p.m.; Intermediate, 7:30 p.m. • Fri.: Open Level, 10 a.m.; Advanced, 6 p.m. • Sat.: Beg./Intermediate, 10 a.m.; Intermediate, noon. • Sun.: Intermediate, noon; Candle-lit Open Level, 6 p.m. The Self Discovery and Wellness Arts Center (Montrose, 570.278.9256 or e-mail wellness@epix.net) • Annual Women’s Winter Retreat: Feb. 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $80. Yoga, centered breathing, guided visualizations, goal setting, reiki healing. Paid reservations due by Feb. 14. Sandy Seyler Studio (House of Nutrition, 2nd floor, 50 Main St., Luzerne, 570.288.1785, SandySeyler.com) • Drum Circle: Feb. 5, 2-4 p.m. Reservations required. No experience necessary. Bring drum if you have one, drums will be available. $5. ❏ Feb. Schedule • Yoga: Mon., 6:30 p.m.; Wed., 10:30 a.m.; Thurs., 7:15 p.m.; Sat. 9:30 a.m. Multi-level, beginners and intermediate. Hatha Yoga postures, Pranayam, deep relaxation. $11. Check web calendar for weather cancellations. • Meditation: Mon., 10:30 a.m., Thurs., 6 p.m. Pranayam/mantra meditation. No experience necessary. $11. Check web calendar for weather cancellations. Spine & SportCare (Old Forge, 570.451.1122) • Pilates Mat Classes: Mon. 9:30 a.m.; Wed. noon; Thurs. 5:30 p.m.; Yoga Flow: Tues. 5:30 p.m. $10/class, $45/5 classes.
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but then again ... By Jim Rising
Weekender Correspondent
Area plows are not having a very good winter so far.
It ain't easy being Mr. Plow T hey wander the streets and roads, searching aimlessly, moaning their diesel moans. The yellow is rusting now, and the rumble of steel is silent. In pairs, you can see them, window to window, nose to tail in commiserating conversation, idling in nude parking lots. It’s a bad year to be a snowplow guy. If the sun goes behind a cloud, if the temperature drops a few degrees, you can see them prowling around the routes by the Rising ranch, their brightly colored plows raised to the sky as if in prayer to the snow gods. Big treaded tires whine on the dry pavement, mocking the men inside hoping to make extra cash clearing the way for you and me. The big rigs run by the municipality are nowhere to be seen, holed up in lairs, hungry for mailboxes. The mountains of sand, salt and cinders are just that this year, mountains. By this time last year, they were all molehills. A chance meeting with our plowman outside the liquor store. He was carrying a loaded box going out towards his plow truck, which I noticed was not the same one he had last year. This model was older, rusting and much smaller. I’m pretty sure it was a pre-war model. Pre WW-I. Last year, we were paying tribute to this man on a regular basis. At X dollars a
throw, he was making XXX a week, sometimes with us shelling out the sacrifice twice in 24 hours. He bought a Ferrari at the end of the season and had his plow gold plated and placed on a truck the size of my garage. We will call him Mr. Plow: “Mr. Plow, how are you?” MP: (unintelligible snarl) “I see you traded in the monster plow truck you bought last season.” MP: (unintelligible angry snarl) “Well, the weather guy who wears the funny hats on the TV says February will be even warmer. Isn’t that great?” MP: (unintelligible weeping snarl) He stalked to his truck, raised and lowered the plow a few times and screeched out of the parking lot. I could not swear that he had a bottle to his lips as he did this. Waiting in February for the first snowfall is like living in a downstairs apartment waiting for the other shoe to drop. You know it’s coming, but don’t know when. Like many things in life, you never know when it will happen, how long it will last or how many inches you will get. W Reach Jim at contact@jamesrising.com Even more rants are on his blog, updated every day that ends in “y” at jamesrising.com.
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f you’re active outdoors, you understand the importance of durable clothing. You most likely search for attire that will do well under wear and tear and live a long shelf life. And if these outdoor activities include skiing and snowboarding, durable and highly waterproof clothing is absolutely essential. Being you are so fashion conscious, you will always make sure that not only is your ensemble for the slopes practical, but, of course, also very fashionable. You’ll spend hundreds of dollars on the best down jacket, the stylish fitted pants, the matching gloves, the designer goggles, and who could forget, the warm-but-always-adorable hat. Making a good impression with your downhill skills is only half the battle. The other half is won over by the way you look while practicing them. Frankly, it doesn’t matter if you can master the black diamonds or not. Even if you’re tumbling down the bunny slopes, for Pete’s sake, you simply must
look good while doing it. God forbid a medic has to come to your rescue, and you’re wearing your brother’s hand-medown jeans kept warm by your insulated thermal underwear. Gasp! You’d rather limp to a hospital in the nude than be seen roughing it on the slopes. Good for you. Keeping it stylish as you wedge to a stop is important. But looking good outside is really only half the experience. What about when you are inside the lodge, finishing your day with a hot chocolate and Baileys? Do you really want to take off your expensive ski attire when you are donning an old high school basketball sweatshirt and turtleneck? You can’t possibly keep your designer coat on; you’ll sweat to death. What’s a girl to do? Be prepared. Your attire under your ski jacket is equally important for both of the same aforementioned reasons: Practicality and good fashion sense. Waterproof and insulated wear under your jacket is also essential. And how it looks on is an important part of the
equation. You can find ultra-stylish sweaters and insulated tops designed specifically for the slopes. Start locally and visit Country Ski & Sports (1080 Wilkes-Barre Twp. Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Twp.) or Bear Creek Ski Shack (200 Montage Mountain Road, Moosic). You can ask them what some of the best lines are to look and feel good while skiing or snowboarding. Their expertise will point you in the right direction. You can also find tons of websites explaining the best-suited fabrics for cold outdoor sports. One website I came across is nevedesigns.com out of Boulder, Colo. With gorgeous active wear for men and women, Neve Designs has vintage-inspired yet modern cardigans, crewnecks, etc. that will leave you looking like you know a thing or two about skiing in the Alps — even if you’ve never left the States. Its patterns provide originality, so you won’t have to worry about looking like everyone else at the lodge. W
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• Small Group Personal Training: Personalized program changes w/ every session, similar to P90X crossfit. All levels, call for details. Studio Brick (118 Walnut St., Danville, 570.275.3240) • All Levels Yoga: Wed. (ongoing), 10-11 a.m. Tarot Readings every Sun., 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Shambala, Scranton, located at Mall At Steamtown, first floor outside Bonton. By Whitney Mulqueen. Walk-ins welcome. Info: 570.575.8649, 344.4385, find Shambala on Facebook. Waering Stained Glass Studio (336 N. Washington St., WilkesBarre). • Tarot Card Readings: $50/first half hour, $10 additional. Appointment only. Call 570.417.5020. White Dragon Internal Strength Chi Kung (330 Sandra Dr., Jefferson Twp & Scranton, 570.906.9771) Tai chi, yoga, meditation, chi kung, white lotus, pai lum, flowing water, inner tiger. Beginnersadvanced. Mon.-Fri., open 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Private and group. Any ages. The Yoga Studio (210 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, 570.301.7544) • Yoga: Mon., 9:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m.; Wed., 10:30 a.m.; Thurs., 9:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m.; Sat., 10:30 a.m. • Zumba: Tues., 5:30 p.m.; Wed. 9 a.m., 7 p.m.; Fri., 5:30 p.m.
OUTSIDE Endless Mountains Nature Center: (Camp Lackawanna, Tunkhannock, 570.836.3835, www.EMNConline.org) • Eagle Day: Feb. 5, 1-3 p.m. Watch for bald eagles, powerpoint, photo slide presentation, children will make and take a craft. Refreshments. Free. Call to reserve.
Nescopeck State Park (1137 Honey Hole Rd., Drums, 570.403.2006) All events free, unless noted otherwise. Reservations required. • Snowshoe Days Free Loaner Program: through Feb. Call for info. • WinterFest 2012 at Hickory Run State Park: Feb. 4, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., meet Hickory Run Sand Spring Day Use area. Snowshoeing, children’s games, sled dog team, orienteering, ice fishing, ice safety demonstrations. May be modified for weather conditions. • Animal Tracking on Snowshoes at Hickory Run State Park: Feb. 5, 1-3 p.m., meet Hickory Run State Park Office. If not enough snow (minimum 6 in.), hike. Bring snowshoes, reserve when registering. Registration required, call. Free.
SOCIAL GROUPS Beehive Area Narcotics Anonymous (Wilkes-Barre-Kingston-Nanticoke-Mountaintop) 24 hour phone line: 570.654.7755 or 1.866.935.4762. 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. Carl’s Beer Tours (CarlsBeerTours.com) • “Sleep No More:” Feb. 25 to McKittrick Hotel (530 W. 27th St., New York). Space was reinvented to present Shakespeare’s Scottish tragedy and allow audiences to move freely at this unique theatrical experience. Features three hours of shopping, etc. prior. $150 with college ID or paid by Feb. 1. $165 after; must be paid by Feb. 15. Bus leaves Bart & Urby’s (119 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre) 1 p.m. Call Carl 570.709.1678 for info/ reservations. Holistic Moms Network (wyomingvalleypa.holisticmoms.org, 1560 Wyoming Avenue, Forty Fort, 570.466.1347) • Maintaining a healthy relationship after having kids: Feb. 2, 5:30-7:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church (408 Wyoming Ave., West Pittston).
Open discussion. Come for free, join if interested, tax-deductible membership, $45/year. 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. The NEPA Rainbow Alliance (www.gaynepa.com) • As part of the NEPA SafeZone Project, the NEPA RA is creating an “It Gets Better” video. Video features local representatives from the LGBT community, allies and more offering words of encouragement. To be a sponsor, e-mail itgetsbetter@gaynepa.com; to be in the video, visit gaynepa.com for details/application. PFLAG (Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays) Wyoming County/Luzerne County chapter • Monthly Support Group Meeting: The Status of Gay Marriage in the US: Feb. 12, 6:30-8 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Wyoming Valley, check uucwv.org for directions. Light snacks. Info: nepapflag.com. Pride of NEPA meetings on the second Tue. of each month, 6:30 p.m., The Naked Grape Restaurant (15 N. River Street, Plains). All are welcome. For info visit facebook.com/prideofnepa. Scranton Tomorrow (scrantontomorrow.com, The Tripp House, 1011 N. Main Ave., Scranton) • Winter in the City: Feb. 10, 5:30-8 p.m. at Electric City Trolley Museum (300 Cliff St., Scranton), featuring music by 2 for the Road, Paul LaBelle and the Exact Change, food from 30+ local restaurants, beverages, more. $15 per person. Call 570.963.1575 for info. 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. Weight Watchers 8-Week Program begins early Feb., Thurs., 5:45-6:45 p.m., Mountainview Community Church (N. Lehigh Church Road, White Haven). Upfront fee $84. Registrants will be contacted with exact date. Call 570.443.7618 or 262.6418. W - compiled by Amanda Riemensnyder, Weekender Intern Send your listings to weekender@theweekender.com, 90 E. Market St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703 or fax to 570.831.7375
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Hickory Run State Park (1137 Honey Hole Road, 570.403.2006) ❏ Winterfest 2012; Feb. 4, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sand Spring Day Use Area. Free. • Animal Tracks Hike: 11:15 a.m. • Ice Safety Demos: 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. • Intro to Orienteering: 11:45 a.m., 1:45 p.m. • Ice Fishing Demos: 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. • Intro to Disc Golf: 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. • On-going events: Sled dog team, disc golf and snowshoe demos, children’s games. More info available day of, as some activities may be modified due to weather conditions.
Lackawanna Audubon Society • Harvey’s Lake/Sordoni Farms Field Trip: Feb. 18, meet Perkins Restaurant, Dallas, 8:30 a.m. for breakfast or arrive 9 a.m. for trip only. Info: 570.586.8343, 945.5226.
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‘But I tried though,’ he says. ‘Goddammit, I sure as hell did that much, now, didn’t I?’” When taken out of context, this line from Ken Kesey’s 1962 novel “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” almost eerily sums up the entirety of the book in one fell swoop. “I think the reason that this book stays a classic is because it is the basic book of man against the machine,” said Jennifer Jenkins, director of theatre arts at Wyoming County Cultural Center at the Dietrich Theater. “Because that’s such a common theme in times like this, with people going through all of the financial hardships that are going on … After Occupy Wall Street, which has sort of gone around the world now, I think that the time is definitely right for something like this.” Enter Wyoming County Reads: One County, One Book, One Play, a program run by the Dietrich in conjunction with the Tunkhannock Public Library. Residents are encouraged to check out a copy of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” or purchase their own and join weekly discussions that will be held Wednesdays, Feb. 1-22 at the library. There was also a book cover redesign contest that ended in January, the winner of which will be used on posters for the theater’s March production of the stage adaptation of the book. “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” takes place in an Oregon asylum and centers on the escapades of Randle Patrick McMurphy, who faked insanity to avoid prison time. “McMurphy comes in and he challenges the system and everything that has been accepted by the rest of the inmates or the general population, and he keeps putting a test to it,” Jenkins ex-
plained. “And the more that he pushes back, the more freedom the rest of the patients of the population attain. However, it ends up to be at his own expense.” The subject matter might seem a little heavy for a community-wide event like Wyoming County Reads, which is now in its eighth year, but Jenkins noted that there is more to the tome than just questions of human behavior and blind obedience. “I think there’s ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ is this year’s choice for Wyoming a lot of humor County Reads. in ‘One Flew treatments for mental illness. Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,’” “It’s really fun to open it she said. “Although the subup and let people get a ject matter is, at the core, chance to see things in difvery serious, the way that ferent ways,” Jenkins said. it’s approached with the Each level of Wyoming main character is certainly County Reads is orchestrated something that gives people to build upon the last and to a chance to sort of sit back involve as many members of from the material and laugh the community as possible. and breathe a little bit.” “You can get the book, The weekly discussions and then you can read that,” will be run by Bill Chapla, a former adjunct professor at Jenkins said. “And then you can go to the discussions, The University of Scranton and you can join in with and a former high school people that have read the English teacher, and Dr. book — which I think is Marnie Hiester, department always a lot of fun, to be chair and professor of psychology at Misericordia Uni- able to talk to people that are reading the same book versity. The sessions will as you are. And then once offer an analytical explorayou’ve torn that all apart, tion of the novel, but they then you can come and see go much deeper than just talking about the book, look- it live onstage, which I think is just sort of the ing at everything from the crowning glory to the whole role McMurphy plays to the contrasts of current and past program.” W Wyoming County Reads “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” (Tunkhannock Public Library). Free. Literary Analysis Through Plot, Character, Setting & Conflict: Wed., Feb. 1, 7 p.m.; R.P. McMurphy-Hero, Rebel, Christ Figure or Madman: Wed., Feb. 8, 7 p.m.; Psychological Insights-Treatment of Mental Illness Yesterday & Today: Wed., Feb. 15, 7 p.m.; Kesey’s Themes-Liberation, Reality, Reformation: Wed., Feb. 22, 7 p.m. Play: March 21, 23-24, 7 p.m.; 22, 10 a.m., 25, 3 p.m. $10. Info: 570.996.1500
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Special to the Weekender Amanda’s Bitch: If you’re over the age of 17 and went to the movies on a Friday night, you probably learned your lesson to never, never made that mistake ever again. I’m in my twenties, so Friday nights as a teenager at the movies with my friends wasn’t that long ago. I remember it being one of the regular things we did on the weekend and one of the first things we were allowed to do without parents around. The independence was exciting, so I get that being at the movies with your friends without chaperones is thrilling, but I think I speak on behalf of all movie-goers when I ask that you shut up, and watch the movie! When you’re trying to enjoy a movie, the most annoying thing ever is people next to you talking. Sure, the occasional “Wasn’t he in ‘Transformers?’” or “Wow, that was awesome!” is totally acceptable, and we all do it, but more often than not, it’s teens with their first taste of freedom who are the ones sitting in your aisle carrying on conversations throughout the entire movie. Why bother paying to see a movie when all you wanted was a comfy seat to talk in? Buy some popcorn, stick a dollar in the massage chair right outside the theater, and have at it — talk all you want. See, I’m not one of those people that will ever say “shut up” or shush them, I’m just the one you giving you “the eye,” because your giggling, texting and talking is so distracting that I have no idea what’s going on the movie.
Until there are movie police, Amanda might have to learn to do this if she wants to hear her next movie. Theaters should have movie police on the weekends because some of us can’t/don’t muster up the nerve to do any “shh”ing, and it needs to be done. I think we’ve all mastered the whole turningoff-our-cell-phone thing by now, so maybe our next movie-watching distraction to be targeted could be the chit-chatters. If the movie police don’t happen, maybe we can come up with another plan of action. Maybe a signal the quiet can give other polite moviegoers that can signal a giant “shh” in unison. That might be a little obnoxious, just an idea. I still vote for movie police; no one wants to be the bad cop.
Jeff’s Brag: How would you like to try a simple cardio routine that burns calories like crazy yet involves only five minutes of discomfort? Last summer, I stumbled onto some research about a quick, effective way to get an amazing cardio workout in only 15 minutes. I routinely use this method once or twice a week and love it and thought I’d share it with you. You’re going to love how it makes you feel as well as the simplicity of it. When I walk into Planet Fitness, I’m always amazed how many people are lined up on the treadmills, going through that mind-numbing process of jogging or walking for 30-40 minutes. Yet, they’re probably only No treadmill required for Jeff’s burning a couple 15-minute cardio routine.
hundred calories on average. Not very encouraging. (By the way, why do women like to jack up the incline of the machine, then hang on desperately to the machine’s monitor? Just curious.) This quick cardio routine I’ve been using involves interval training, which is now the universally accepted method for making the most of cardio. In fact, all P90X cardio routines are based on interval training. But maybe you don’t own P90X, or you don’t have an hour to spend. You just want something fast and effective. Try this: Warm up sufficiently, then walk briskly for 60 seconds using a stopwatch. Then sprint as fast as you can for 30 seconds. Repeat that that 90-second sequence nine more times. Total time: 15 minutes. Total time of discomfort: Five minutes! And here’s the best part: You will be winded and sweaty, but you will feel absolutely amazing! And it blows away traditional jogging in both effectiveness and time spent. You can do it on a treadmill, too, but your 60-second walk needs to be shortened by 15 seconds to give the machine enough time to power up to your max speed. One word of caution: Start out slowly and always consult a doctor as you would with any fitness program. But remember, it’s just five minutes of discomfort. Come on, we can all handle that! And no hanging on the treadmill monitor! W Hear Jeff and Amanda Bitch & Brag Fridays at 3:30 p.m. on 98.5 KRZ.
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this back to what it was,” Doyle said about the building. The complex will be closed on Mondays and open the rest of the week at 3 p.m. While a closing time for Arturo’s hasn’t been established yet, Underground will stay open until 2 a.m. Having been on a tour of the “new” building, I can say that the soon-to-be-unveiled finished establishment is going to be stellar. And, as a diner who ate at Celestino’s way back when as well as Mambo, I’m excited to see what Arturo’s and Underground has in store for NEPA diners.
The bar at Underground, formerly a banquet area, will offer lighter fare and entertainment. INTRODUCING ARTURO’S After sitting dormant since 2008, 140 Main St. in Dupont will soon be a restaurant again. Artie Lori plans to open his namesake venture, Arturo’s, sometime in February in the site of the former Mambo Italiano. Before that, Celestino’s called the location home. Arturo’s is Lori’s first foray into food. “I was a teacher,” he said, chuckling, as he chatted with Dish at the restaurant on Friday. “I just always wanted to own an Italian restaurant.”
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The location of Arturo’s and Underground were once home to Mambo Italiano and Celestino’s.
Arturo’s, located upstairs, will have a casual, fine-dining Italian flair courtesy of Chef/ Manager Doyle Lewis, who had been a chef at Celestino’s and Mount Airy Casino Resort. Downstairs, Underground Bar & Eatery will offer lighter fare with sandwiches, salads and deep-dish-like pizza, as well as entertainment. Lori purchased the building in October 2010 and has been working for nearly 14 months to ready the location, putting in new electric, plumbing and heating systems, a state-of-theart kitchen, redoing the outside façade and building a brandnew patio out back. He and his father designed and built the bar and stage in Underground, which had previously been used as a banquet facility. In addition, the two built the new fireplace that is sure to be a focal point in Arturo’s, if you can tear your eyes away from the gorgeous woodwork. Lori’s father, a longtime garment-industry worker, is also making Arturo’s tablecloths by hand. Made up of three rooms, Arturo’s could seat “around 150 people,” Doyle shared as he gave me a tour of the sizable facility. Lori estimated that he will employ 12-15 people. “I’m glad to see (Lori) bring
MOUNT AIRY GETS ‘REAL’ Ramona Singer of “The Real Housewives of New York City” will host a meetand-greet Saturday, March 31 from 6-8 p.m. inside Gypsies Nightclub and Lounge at Mount Airy Casino Resort (44 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono). Singer, who has been on “RHNYC” since it debuted in 2008, will pose for photos and the first 250 people who arrive can have her autograph bottles of her signature Ramona Pinot Grigio; there will also be a tasting table where guests can sample her wine. Tickets are $20 and are available at mountairycasino.com or 866.468.7619. W Send your food and drink news or In the Kitchen suggestions to nmascali@theweekender.com or call 570.831.7322.
The hand-built fireplace in Arturo’s dining room.
Above and below, Tim demonstrates the glute ham raise.
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he easiest way to gain success in life is to stop letting yourself fail. The same goes for losing fat and getting fit. It might not be easy to get off the fat-loss roller coaster, but it’s time to finally end the cycle of workout destruction and rebirth once and for all. To do this effectively, set your fitness goals aside for the moment and ask yourself if you’re getting maximum results from your workout program. Generically speaking, there are two main types of exercise: “Cardio” and resistance training. Both are beneficial, however, resistance training is one of the most powerful drivers of fat loss … not “cardio.” Skeptical? Read on. Many people believe that spending 30 minutes on a treadmill or elliptical is enough to transform their bodies. While it’s always good to stay active regardless of how you move your body, you could burn fat and build muscle in a much more efficient — and much less boring — way. Your body burns calories all day, even when you are not exercising. Quite simply, if you work out every day for an hour, you’ll do seven hours of work. Not only is this a significant commitment that few people have time for, it’s also not recommended. The kicker? Working out for seven hours is still only about 4 percent of your week. Do you really think that you’ll make a difference with fat loss based on a 4 percent investment? No way! The bulk of calories your body burns comes from your resting metabo-
lic rate (RMR). If you can turn that number up, even slightly, then you’ll make a big difference in total fat loss. Even if you only increase your RMR by 25 calories per hour, every hour, that’s an additional 600 calories per day (or 4,200 calories burned per week). That should result in more than a pound of fat loss per week before calories burned during workout or caloric manipulation from diet are even factored in. The most important thing to remember when trying to achieve fitness success is that it’s not about how many calories you burn during your workout, but rather how many calories you burn when you are not working out. Typical cardio routines burn calories in the moment. Resistance training burns calories long after the workout is over. It increases muscle tissue, which directly impacts metabolism and even helps improve posture and balance. Life is about making every moment count. The same should be applied to how you workout. W Tim owns Leverage Fitness Studio (900 Rutter Ave., Forty Fort). Find out more at LeverageFitnessStudio.com or e-mail thlivia@hotmail.com.
POETIC Anthology Books (515 Center St., Scranton, above Outrageous, 570.341.1443, scranthology@gmail.com) All events free, unless otherwise noted. ❏ Book Groups • Scranton Interplanetary Literary Agency, a classic science fiction discussion group: 2nd Tues., 6:30 p.m. ❏ Writing Groups • Open writers group: Sat., noon led by KK Gordon and Leslee Clapp. Bring piece of original writing to discuss and critique. Barnes & Noble 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. • Mouse from “If you Give A Mouse A Cookie” In-store Visit: Feb. 4, during 11 a.m. story time. Dietrich Theater (60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock: 570.996.1500) • Writers Group Thurs., 7-8:30 p.m. Celebrates all types of writing styles, formats. Join anytime. Free. Call to register. ❏ Wyoming County Reads-One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (Tunkhannock Public Library, free) • Literary Analysis Through Plot, Character, Setting & Conflict: Feb. 1, 7 p.m. • R. P. MacMurphy-Hero, Rebel, Christ Figure or Madman: Feb. 8, 7 p.m. King’s College Events: (133 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.5900, www.kings.edu) • Campion Literary Society Writing Workshop: Feb. 1, 3:30 p.m., Room 117, Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center. Informal workshops open to public. Free. 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.
University of Scranton • Donations Sought for Weinberg Memorial Library’s annual spring book/plant sale. All used titles; hardcover, paperback, children’s books, cookbooks, fiction, nonfiction. Videos, CDs, cassettes, records, tag sale items. Drop-off boxes on Monroe Ave. side of Library until April 25. Info: 570.941.4078. The Vintage Theater (119 Penn Avenue, Scranton, 570.589.0271, www.scrantonsvintagetheater.com) • Writer’s critique group: Sat., noon-2 p.m. Bring work samples. Free and open to public, donations encouraged. West Pittston Library (200 Exeter Ave., www.wplibrary.org, 570.654.9847) • Book Club: First Tues., 6:45 p.m. Free. Informal discussion of memberselected books. • Weekly story time for children: Fri., 1 p.m. Free.
VISUAL AFA Gallery (514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton: 570.969.1040 or Artistsforart.org) Gallery hours Thurs.-Sat., 12-5 p.m. • “Paul McCrone Retrospective:” Feb. 2-24. Opening reception Feb. 3, 6-9 p.m. ARTSPACE Gallery (18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg, artspacegallery.net) • “Altered State?” Juried Exhibition: through Feb. 26. 59 works by 43 artists. ArtWorks Gallery (502 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. 570.207.1815, artworksnepa.com) Gallery hours: Tues.Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Sat., 11a.m.-2 p.m., or by appointment. • “David Bender:” Feb. 3-March 29. Opening reception Feb. 3, 6-9 p.m. Sculptures, drawings. Everhart Museum (1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, PA, 570.346.7186, www.everhart-museum.org) Admission $5 adults; $3 students/ seniors; $2 children 6-12; members free. • “Posing Beauty in African American Culture:” Feb. 3-April 1. On loan from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. • “Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder: Student Art:” Feb. 3-April 1. Gallery at the Pocono Community Theater (88 S. Courtland St., East Stroudsburg, 570.421.3456. poconocommunitytheater.org) • “Journeyman:” through Feb. 26. Work by Ka-son Reeves. • “Reflections:” through Feb. 26. Work by Bud LaRosa. Hope Horn Gallery (Hyland Hall, University of Scranton, 570.941.4214) Gallery Hours: Sun.-Fri., noon-4 p.m.; Wed., 6-8 p.m. • “Sacred Birch: Paintings by Koval Grippo:” Feb. 3-March 2. Lecture, Feb. 3, 5 p.m., Brennan Hall. Reception will immediately follow, 6-8 p.m. at the gallery. Both open to public, free. Abstract painting workshops offered, school and community groups should call to schedule. The Linder Gallery at Keystone College (570.945.8335, keystone.edu/lindergallery) • Photographs by Jennie Barrese: Feb. 5-March 9. Artist’s reception Feb.12, 4-6 p.m., public invited. Artist presentation Feb.13, 9:45 a.m., Fireplace Lounge, Hibbard Campus
Mahady Gallery (Marywood University, 570.348.6211 x 2428, marywood.edu/galleries.) Gallery hours: Mon., Thurs.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tues.-Wed., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 1-4 p.m. • 2012 Northeast PA Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition: through Feb. 12. Award-winning work by junior, high school students. 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. • “The Examined Life,” paintings of everyday life in different media: Feb. 3-25. Artist reception Feb. 3, 5-10 p.m. Free refreshments. Work by Mike Carson, John R. Kolbek, Ka-Son Reeves, Kevin Schappert, Alison Schmidt, Megan Tucker, Beth Tyrrell. Pauly Friedman Art Gallery (Misericordia University, 570.674.6250, misericordia.edu/art) Gallery Hours: Mon. closed, Tue.Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 1-5 p.m.• “Edward Hopper: Early Impressions:” through March 4. In conjunction with MacDonald Art Gallery’s “Winslow Homer: Woodcut Prints” and Michael Molnar’s work. Collection of Hopper’s early works in charcoal, pen and ink, pencil and graphite. Schulman Gallery (2nd floor of LCCC Campus Center, 1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke, www.lu-
zerne.edu/schulmangallery, 570.740.0727) Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • “Colors of the Season Exhibit:” through Feb. 23. Features landscape paintings by Earl W. Lehman, Jack Puhl, Bill Teitsworth, Brooke Wandall, Mark T. Malak, Wes Bulla.
STAR Gallery at the Mall at Steamtown (570.969.2537/ 343.3048) • United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania “Visions of a Future: South Side:” Feb. 3, 6-9 p.m. 20 pieces of art by South Scranton students from McNichols Plaza and South Intermediate. Contact 570.346.0759 ext 104 for info. Suraci Gallery (Marywood University, 570.348.6211 x 2428, marywood.edu/galleries.) Gallery hours: Mon., Thurs.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tues.-Wed., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 1-4 p.m. • Michael Mirabio: Lost Voices-A Remembrance, Poland 1940-1945: Feb. 1-March 18. Gallery talk Feb. 15, 3 p.m. Reception Feb. 24, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Accompanied by original musical suite by Douglas Lawrence. The Vintage Theater (119 Penn Avenue, Scranton, 570.589.0271, www.scrantonsvintagetheater.com) Gallery hours: Wed., 6 p.m.-midnight; Thurs.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. • “Inside for Details:” through Feb. Opening reception and live work creations Feb. 3, 6-9 p.m. Live performance art pieces begin 9 p.m. Visual and performing arts. Wayne County Arts Alliance (waynecountyartsalliance.org, 570.253.6850) ❏ Sunday Night Cinema: “Reel Times: Films of History and Imagination,” through March 4, 8:15 p.m., Cinema 6 Theater (Route 6 Mall, Honesdale). $5/person. 570.390.4420. • “Windtalkers:” Feb. 5. Widmann Gallery (Located in King’s College’s Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center between North Franklin and North Main Streets, WilkesBarre, 570.208.5900, ext. 5328) Gallery hours: Mon. through Fri. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. • “Small Side of Life:” through Feb. 23. Scenic landscapes, wildlife, macro photographs by Crystal Wightman of Swoyersville. Info: kings.edu, crystalW wightman.com. -- compiled by Amanda Riemensnyder, Weekender Intern Send your listings to: weekender@theweekender.com, 90 E. Market Street Wilkes-Barre PA 18703 or fax to 570.831.7375. Deadline for publication is Mondays at 2 p.m.
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Pittston Memorial Library (47 Broad St., 570.654.9565, pitmemlib@comcast.net) • Crochet Club: Tues. 10 a.m.-noon, Thurs. 6-7:45 p.m., 12+, registration
required. Participants bring their own crochet hook, yarn. Call, stop to register.
MacDonald Gallery (Misericordia University, 570.674.6250, misericordia.edu/art) Gallery hours: Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat./Sun., 1-5 p.m. • “Winslow Homer: Woodcut Prints,” and display of recent paintings by Pennsylvania artist Michael Molnar: through March 4. In conjunction with Pauly Friedman Art Gallery’s “Edward Hopper: Early Impressions.”
Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University (150 S. River St., Stark Learning Center) Gallery hours: Daily, noon-4:30 p.m. • “Let Children Be Children: Lewis Wickes Hine’s Crusade Against Child Labor:” through March 11. Organized by George Eastman House.
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hen she was a child, Meghan Davis wanted to be a variety of things when she grew up: A teacher, an ice-cream shop owner, perhaps even President of the United States. Fortunately, the Wilkes-Barre YMCA got to take advantage of this overachiever and has recently named her its new marketing and communications director. Pleased where she ended up, Meghan brings her enthusiasm, creativity and community mindedness to this local nonprofit. It is time you get to know Meghan Davis. Community involvement: This is the best part of my job — I’m involved in the community everyday! What a lot of people tend to forgot is that the YMCA is a nonprofit, one of the largest in the country. Those that purchase memberships here are not only bettering themselves by opting to live a healthy and active lifestyle, but they are also helping so many others in the process. I take advantage of every chance I get to spread that message. It’s so important for young people to get involved in their communities. Whether it’s volunteering at a homeless shelter or helping out at a soup kitchen, people need help from other people. It’s as simple as that. Hobbies: Working out, watching movies, spending time with family and friends. Favorite quote: “Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” — Dr. Seuss Favorite thing about the area: The people, of course. Those that make up the Greater Wilkes-Barre area and its surrounding communities simply get it; they get that there is a need out there and that the Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA is here to do everything it can to help. The generosity of local businesses is astounding. Whether it’s donating 15 trays of pizza for an event we’re having, providing a monetary donation or offering to donate 20 gift cards for us to raffle off to members, the sense of giving in the community is truly heartwarming. Favorite movie: “When Harry Met Sally” — there is nothing that movie can’t fix! One thing most people don’t know about me: I have an unhealthy addiction to the show “House Hunters” … well, most HGTV shows for that matter. One thing I’ve always wanted to do: Run a marathon! Current passion: My job! I feel so incredibly blessed that I have been given such an amazing opportunity.
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ear Mom and Dad, So far in 2012, two people from NEPA have earned national attention. One was a local weatherman featured on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and Perez Hilton’s blog for having a manic meltdown during a forecast. The other was a woman terminated from her job for wearing a prosthetic penis to work while contemplating genderreassignment surgery. Keep that in mind when you read this apology, as the horror their mothers and faJustin — and his parents — thers are faced with learned that sometimes you has to be worse! So, have to go to the extreme to get here it goes: I’m sorry revenge. for the time I faked screamed when I presented my death. When my roommate moved the idea of her calling him out while I was in the show- to proclaim I passed away. “You have to be bipolar!” er to get back at me for not After ceaseless instigation, participating in a three way, my sister caved in. I wrote a I was left horny with rescript and rehearsed the lines venge. Naturally, my instinct with her over and over since of retaliation was to prank she can’t act for shit. Folphone call the son of a lowing our rehearsals, she bitch. was as good of an actress as “Tell him you’re some girl he met and f--k with him,” I Miss Tori Spelling. “Justin didn’t tell you this, forced a girl I knew a few but he had a brain tumor, weeks after the incident. and we lost him,” she spill“Really?” my old roomed. “I just thought you might mate questioned when she want to know.” called him. “Where did we She got so in to her role meet?” Showing her roots of being that she went off the script and even gave him the name from Pennsylvania, she anof a funeral home, which swered “We met at Walhappens to be owned by a Mart.” “Ha! I’m Jewish. We don’t relative. That, dear parents, is why shop at Wal-Mart.” He knew a funeral director informed I was behind this. you that they received a call I realized Plan B had to be more extreme. If I wanted about my “death.” It was despicable of me, my old roommate to really but as I learned from “Kill regret his actions, I had to Bill Vol. I,” revenge is a make him think I died. Evdish best served cold. eryone misses you when Sorry, you’re dead. Justin “No way!” my sister W
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AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) Everyone has insecurities and fears. That’s natural. What’s unnatural is when an otherwise confident person like you allows those self-doubts to dramatically influence your behavior. You can’t help feeling the way you do, but you’re smart enough to realize there’s little to no rational basis for those emotions; therefore, you need to resist the urge to act based on them. Instead, come from a more benevolent, confident and open place — even if you have to fake it a little to get there. You’ll find that in this case, pretending optimistic confidence will work like a charm — and be replaced almost instantly and seamlessly with the real thing. PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) You’re normally so open-minded, so it’s weird that you have such a resistance to a new person in your life. Sure, maybe they’re initially annoying or unlikeable. But if you just give them a proper chance, they might prove to be wonderful. Some of my favorite people are ones I disliked at first, but once I got past whatever little thing annoyed me, I realized they’re actually pretty great. That could be the case here. Give the new person (or people) a better opportunity than you have so far to show you what they’re really about. Even if you still end up disliking them, there’s at least something cool you could learn here. Go learn it.
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ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) While there are, of course, many good cops, there are also those who seem to have pursued that profession just so they could continue the career of bullying they began in grade school or simply enjoy having power over other people. Many of those who seek power and authority do so for the wrong reasons and ultimately abuse it. Luckily, there are wonderful rebellious Rams like you to call them out on it. Even though you occasionally pay a price for speaking out, I hope you continue to do so. If you don’t, who will? Sadly, maybe no one. TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) When you let someone into your life, you also, to some extent, let the other people they’re close to into it, as well. Some of those they chose (like their friends), others were just what they got (like their families). Finding the right balance of all these new people is a tricky thing, but it must be done, since the simplest, all-or-nothing solutions are rarely satisfying for anyone concerned. That
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means trial and error and probably some uncomfortable missteps along the way; however, this week’s experiments should bring you much closer to a sense of harmonious balance. GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) Most people would love to be with someone who can make them laugh. Humor is very attractive! However, you’ll find the laughter stops when the usually funny person can’t get serious when they need to. Your charm is infinite, until it’s misapplied. There’s a time to turn it off and just be real. The best jokes won’t save you if you can’t switch gears like you’ll probably have to this week. Be sensitive to what those around you need and what they’re ready for. For instance, you may think they need to laugh — but whether they’re ready to is quite another story. Be flexible and wait for your moment. Comedy’s all about timing, remember? CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) Give yourself permission to be happy. So many Crabs are reluctant to really allow themselves happiness because of their worry that it will soon go away. Yes, you’re probably right that this particular episode of joy will end, sooner or later, but that’s all the more reason to enjoy it as fully as possible, not resist it with all sorts of emotional barriers between you and the actual experience. I know you can’t just turn off your anxieties like flipping a switch, but you can make a conscious effort to ignore them in favor of all the joy and fun on your plate right now. At least try.
LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) Yes, you’re frequently right. However, isn’t being right enough by itself? Can’t you just enjoy it in the privacy of your own mind? Must you rub it in others’ faces? Pointing out that you were, after all, spot on will not endear you to those around you, as surely you know. So why the difficulty restraining yourself from saying, “I told you so?” You like it when people like you, right? So bite your tongue and be supportive instead of telling them how much better off they’d be now if they’d just listened to you before. VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) Guilt or a feeling of obligation have forced you into many a situation you’d have been better off (and happier) fleeing. Well, no more! Occasionally, there will be awful circumstances you can’t evade, but this week you should be able to successfully escape your supposed duties and steer clear, as long as you don’t cave to your own self-imposed guilt. Get over yourself and do what you secretly want to do, finally, instead of what you (and only you, really) feel you must. Everyone will be much happier for it — even the people you thought you’d be disappointing. LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) Don’t assume you’re the special exception. If someone you know talks shit about other people as soon as they leave the room, you can safely assume they badmouth you whenever you’re gone, too. If they lie to others, they probably lie to you, too. Don’t jump into that whole backbiting
paradigm. You don’t need to belittle others, so stay positive. You’re wonderful; trying to point out others’ flaws will only make you less so. Give those catty, gossipy bitches in your life a wide berth. If you can’t, don’t play their game. Play yours instead and at least give them something to talk about. SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) You may inwardly groan at some of the adverse reactions you get when some people discover you’re a Scorpio, but realistically you get as much or more good press, despite your sometimes harshly negative reputation. Many people have felt the Scorpio sting, which has made them wary, but even more people have felt the intensity of your affection or sexuality — and those are way more compelling in the long run. Bank on all your amazingly good assets instead of focusing on the dark side of your Scorpio nature. They’re what’ll get you the things you want right now. Plus, they’re more fun. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) Telling someone they’re doing something incorrectly is obligatory if you’re responsible for them getting it right, but often unwelcome if you’re just a helpful stranger. However, I admire your desire to aid those who might need your (relative) expertise, so attempt to offer it, anyway, in as gentle, polite and supportive a way as possible. If they react defensively (or offensively), try not to take it personally. Back off and get away. But for every person who gets angry that you butt in, there’s probably one who’ll be grateful (and even some of those who told you to piss off will actually use your advice). For their sake, give it a go. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) You don’t stick your foot in your mouth as often as those hotheaded Aries or chatterbox Geminis, so you’re not as familiar with the flavor. However, everyone’s entitled to an honest mistake or impetuous verbal misstep now and again. It’s what makes us endearingly human. So don’t beat yourself up too much about it. Ironically, your screw-up will make you seem more charming, approachable and ultimately loveable, so embrace your gaffe. It’s a blessing in disguise — you may not figure out exactly why or how for a long time (or ever), but trust me on this: Screwing up can be a very good thing. In this case, it’s the thing. W To contact Caeriel, e-mail sign.language.astrology@gmail.com.
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KEN GORSKI This is a benefit for KEN GORSKI, a Nanticoke resident who is currently undergoing radiation and chemotheraphy treatments.
SATURDAY,MARCH 3,2012 5:30-9:30 P.M. at the FORMER ST. MARY’S SCHOOL HALL (now St. Faustina Kowalska Parish) 1030 S. HANOVER ST., NANTICOKE Tickets are $20..includes food and beverages. There will be a basket raffle (Chinese Auction) and 50/50’s. Food/Basket donations accepted! Please come out to support this benefit! Call for tickets & details, Karen Briggs (570) 735-7476 PAGE 57
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FORD `95 F150 4x4. 6 cylinder.
NEW!! Full size adult ATV. Strong 4 stroke motor. CVT fully automatic transmission with reverse. Electric start. Front & rear luggage racks. Long travel suspension. Disc brakes. Dual stage head lights. Perfect for hunters & trail riders alike. BRAND NEW & READY TO RIDE. $1,695 takes it away. 386-334-7448 Wilkes-Barre
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Adoring couple longs to adopt a newborn. Giving secure life & endless love. Kelly & Peter 1-866-627-2220 Expenses Paid
DO YOU ENJOY PREGNANCY ?
Would you like the emotional reward of helping an infertile couple reach their dream of becoming parents? Consider being a surrogate. All fees allowable by law will be paid. Call Central Pennsylvania Attorney, Denise Bierly, 814-237-7900
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ACURA `06 TL
White Diamond 80K original miles, 1 Owner, Garage Kept, Camel Leather Interior, 3.2L / 6 Cylinder, 5-Speed Automatic, Front/Rear & Side Airbags, ABS Navigation System, 8Speaker Surround System, DVD /CD /AM/FM/ Cassette, XM Satellite Radio, Power & Heated Front Seats, Power Door Locks & Windows, Power Moonroof, 4 Snow Tires Included!.... And Much, Much, More! Car runs and looks beautiful $16,500 Firm Call 239-8461
ATV, 110 CC. Brand New Tomahawk Kids Quad. Only $695 takes it away! 386-334-7448 Wilkes-Barre
Automatic. Dark blue with black interior. Showroom condition. 20,000 original miles. Garage kept. $14,900 (570) 814-8106
Black with black interior. Heated seats. Back up & navigation systems. New tires & brakes. Sunroof. Garage kept. Many extras! 46,000 Miles. Asking $20,500. 570-825-8888 or 626-297-0155 Call Anytime!
412 Autos for Sale
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BMW `04 325i
ATVs/Dune Buggies
TRX 250CC/Electric shift. Like New. REDUCED $3,650. (570) 814-2554
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Automatic. 8 ft. modified flat bed. 90k miles. Runs great. $4,900 (570) 675-5046 Call after 6:00 p.m.
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Active couple longs to be blessed with your newborn to cherish and educate in our loving home. EXPENSES PAID Please call Kim & Chris 888-942-9899
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BMW `99 M3
CADILLAC `05 SRX All wheel drive,
Convertible with Hard Top. AM/FM. 6 disc CD. 117 K miles. Stage 2 Dinan suspension. Cross drilled rotors. Cold air intake. All maintenance records available. $11,500 OBO. 570-466-2630
traction control, 3.6 L V-6, power sunroof, autostick, leather interior, auto car starter, factory installed 6 CD disc changer, all power, memory seat. 39,000 miles. $21,000 570-453-2771
FORD 02 MUSTANG
VOLKSWAGEN 00 BEETLE
GTRedCONVERTIBLE with black top. 6,500 miles. One Owner. Excellent Condition. $17,500 570-760-5833
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STOP DREAMING. START RIDING. THE 695CC ENGINE OF THE 700i IS THE ULTIMATE CALL OF THE WILD. REV IT UP, HIT THE TRAILS AND CHECK OUT THE SMOOTH RIDE-IN SUSPENSION, 11 INCHES OF GROUND CLEARANCE, ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (GT AND LTD ONLY) AND THE ON-THE-FLY 2WD/4WD FEATURE. COME IN NOW OR VISIT ARCTICCAT.COM.
TEAM EFFORT CYCLE, DIVISION OF FRED SCHULER INC 1280 SANS SOUCI PKY, HANOVER TWP PA 18706 570-825-4581 Only ride an ATV that is right for your age. Supervise riders younger than 16. Arctic Cat recommends that all riders take a training course, and that they read and understand their owner’s manual before operation. For safety or training information, see your dealer or call the ATV Safety Institute at (800) 887-2887. ©2011 Arctic Cat Sales Inc., ® ™ Trademarks of Arctic Cat Inc., Thief River Falls, MN 56701.
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CHEVROLET `04 CORVETTE COUPE Torch red with
black and red interior. 9,700 miles, auto, HUD, removable glass roof, polished wheels, memory package, Bose stereo and twilight lighting, factory body moldings, traction control, ABS, Garage kept - Like New. $25,900 (570) 609-5282
CROSSROAD MOTORS 570-825-7988
700 Sans Souci Highway WE SELL FOR LESS!! ‘11 HYUNDAI ELANTRA 3950 miles. Factory Warranty. New Condition. $17,799 ‘10 DODGE CARAVAN SXT 32K. SilverBlack. Power slides. Factory warranty. $16,899 ‘09 J EEP L IBERY LIMITED Power sunroof. Only 18K. Factory Warranty. $19,499 ‘09 DODGE CALIBER SXT 2.0 Automatic, 24k Factory Warranty! $11,799 ‘08 CHEVY IMPALA LS Only 18K! One Owner - Estate Sale. Factory Warranty. $11,999 ‘08 SUBARU Special Edition 42K. 5 speed. AWD. Factory warranty. $12,899 ‘08 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 4x4. Regular Cab. 63K. Factory Warranty $12,899 ‘08 CHEVY IMPALA LS 4 door, only 37K! 5 Yr. 100K factory warranty $11,399 ‘08 CHEVY IMPALA LS 60k. Factory warranty. $9,399 ‘05 HONDA CRV EX One owner. Just traded. 65K. $12,799 ‘05 SUZUKI VERONA LX Auto. 64K. Factory warranty. $5,099 ‘01 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Executive 74K $5,599 ‘99 J EEP L ARADO LTD Leather. 75K $4,799 TITLE TAGS FULL NOTARY SERVICE 6 M ONTH WARRANTY
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HONDA `07 ACCORD
EAGLE `95 TALON
Only 97,000 Miles. Full custom body kit, dark green metallic with gray interior. Dual exhaust, 4 coil over adjustable struts. All new brakes, air intake kit, strut brakes, custom seats, custom white gauges, 2 pillar gauges, new stereo, alarm, custom side view mirrors. 4 cylinder automatic, runs excellent. $8,500. Call 570-876-1355 or 570-504-8540 (evenings)
HONDA `09 CIVIC LX-S
Excellent condition inside & out. Garage kept. Regularly serviced by dealer, records available. Option include alloy wheels, decklid spoiler, sport seats, interior accent lighting (blue), Nose mask and custom cut floor mats. Dark grey with black interior. 56K highway miles. REDUCED! $13,300. Call 570-709-4695
548 Medical/Health
548 Medical/Health
The Jewish Home of Eastern PA is seeking the following positions with excellent wage and benefit package:
RN/LPN
Part-time, day shift, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Unit Secretary
Medical assistant training or previous experience as a unit secretary in a health care setting. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Full time, 9a.m.-5:30 p.m. *Every other weekend & rotating holidays required. *
Dietary Aide
Part-time, flexible hours between 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The Jewish Home 1101 Vine Street Scranton, PA 18510
Phone: 344-6177, ext.140/Fax: 344-6859
HONDA 04
Civic LX. 81,000 miles, usual options, economical 4 cyl. 1.7 liter engine, runs great. Includes studded snows & regular tires. $9875 570-855-0095
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LEXUS `98 LS 400
Excellent condition, garage kept, 1 owner. Must see. Low mileage, 90K. Leather interior. All power. GPS navigation, moon roof, cd changer. Loaded. $9,000 or best offer. 570-706-6156
Or email: cknight2@frontier.com EOE
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GREAT ON GAS! Blue. AM/FM cassette. Air. Automatic. Power roof, windows, locks & doors. Boot cover for top. 22k. Excellent condition. Garage kept. Newly Reduced $14,000 570-479-7664 Leave Message
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To place your CHEVY 30 HOTROD COUPE $49,000 ad call...829-7130
TOYOTA 04 CELICA GT
112K miles. Blue, 5 speed. Air, power windows/locks, CD/cassette, Keyless entry, sunroof, new battery. Car drives and has current PA inspection. Slight rust on corner of passenger door. Clutch slips on hard acceleration. This is why its thousands less than Blue Book value. $6,500 OBO. Make an offer! Call 570-592-1629
FORD 76 THUNDERBIRD All original $12,000
MERCEDES 76 450 SL $24,000
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Visiting Angels, a Senior Home Care Agency is dedicated to offering seniorcitizens the opportunityto age in place at home.Ourphilosophy is to never compromise on providing high quality services. Our system allows seniors to afford a top quality caregiver who is thoroughly screened and experienced. Because of our commitment to service and quality we are growing. We are seeking a Client Care Coordinator to join our team. The Client Care Coordinator ensures proper staffing of all client cases with field employees, and works closely with the Caregiver Supervisor and Client Care Manager to ensure client satisfaction with services. REQUIREMENTS: • Must enjoy helping seniors. • Must exhibit warm and congenial, professional attitude in daily activities. • Must be flexible regarding workdays and hours. • Must be able to learn quickly in busy office. • Must be well organized, detail-oriented and team oriented. • Excellent customer service and telephone skills. • Must have ability to effectively motivate staff and multi-task. • Must have computer skills including, Word, Excel. Power Point a plus. • Must be able to type 50+words per minute. • Experience managing employees and homecare/home health experience a plus but not necessary. Your duties will include, scheduling employees, maintaining records, assisting with recruitment, hiring, and orientation, participating in the on-call rotation, preparing reports, and corresponding with clients and caregivers.
We offer opportunity for advancement, and benefits. For consideration email a resume to skahlau@visitingangels.com. E.O.E.
415 Autos-Antique & Classic
FORD SALEEN 04 281 SC Coupe
MERCURY `79 ZEPHYR
1,000 miles documented #380 Highly collectable. $28,500 570-472-1854
MAZDA `88 RX-7 CONVERTIBLE
1 owner, garage kept, 65k original miles, black with grey leather interior, all original & never seen snow. $7,995. Call 570-237-5119
MAZDA `88 RX-7 CONVERTIBLE
1 owner, garage kept, 65k original miles, black with grey leather interior, all original & never seen snow. $7,995. Call 570-237-5119
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DESOTO CUSTOM 49 4 DOOR SEDAN
3 on the tree with fluid drive. This All American Classic Icon runs like a top at 55MPH. Kin to Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, Imperial Desoto, built in the American Midwest, after WWII, in a plant that once produced B29 Bombers. In it’s original antiquity condition, with original shop & parts manuals, she’s beautifully detailed and ready for auction in Sin City. Spent her entire life in Arizona and New Mexico, never saw a day of rain or rust. Only $19,995. To test drive, by appointment only, Contact Tony at 570-899-2121 or penntech84th@ gmail.com
FORD `52 COUNTRY SEDAN CUSTOM LINE
STATION WAGON V8, automatic, 8 passenger, 3rd seat, good condition, 2nd owner. REDUCED TO $6,500. 570-579-3517 570-455-6589
FORD 28 MODEL A Sport Coupe.
Rumble Seat. Professionally Restored. Ford Blue with tan canvas top. $15,225 570-339-1552 after 5:00pm
6 cylinder automatic. 52k original miles. Florida car. $1500. 570-899-1896
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Commercial Trucks & Equipment
CHEVY 08 3500 HD DUMP TRUCK 2WD, automatic.
Only 12,000 miles. Vehicle in like new condition. $19,000. 570-288-4322
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Motorcycles
BMW 2010 K1300S
Kit Car $9,000 (570) 655-4884 hell-of-adeal.com
548 Medical/Health
Client Care Coordinator
415 Autos-Antique & Classic
MERCEDES 1975 Good interior & exterior. Runs great! New tires. Many new parts. Moving, Must Sell. $1,300 or best offer 570-362-3626 Ask for Lee
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MERCEDES-BENZ `73 450SL with Convertible
removable hard top, power windows, AM /FM radio with cassette player, CD player, automatic, 4 new tires. Champagne exterior; Italian red leather interior inside. Garage kept, excellent condition. $28,000. Call 825-6272
548 Medical/Health
Only 460 miles! Has all bells & whistles. Heated grips, 12 volt outlet, traction control, ride adjustment on the fly. Black with lite gray and red trim. comes with BMW cover, battery tender, black blue tooth helmet with FM stereo and black leather riding gloves (like new). paid $20,500. Sell for
$15,000 FIRM.
Call 570-262-0914 Leave message.
DAELIM 2006
150 CCs. 4,700 miles. 70 MPG. New battery & tires. $1,500; negotiable. Call 570-288-1246 or 570-328-6897
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HARLEY 2011 HERITAGE SOFTTAIL
Black. 1,800 miles. ABS brakes. Security System Package. $16,000 firm. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY 570-704-6023
548 Medical/Health
CAREGIVERS HOURS IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE
Visiting Angels is looking for experienced compassionate and reliable caregivers to work in the homes of the elderly. Shifts available in Wilkes-Barre, Shickshinny and Plymouth. Second and Weekend shifts immediately available. Must have reliable vehicle, valid drivers license references and experience. call 570-270-6703 today! Or email apietraccini@visitingangels.com
And start earning extra CASH! EOE
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V6 EXL. 77K miles. 1 owner with maintenance records. Slate blue with leather interior. Sunroof. Asking $12,500. Call 570-239-2556
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Motorcycles
HARLEY DAVIDSON `03
100th Anniversary Edition Deuce. Garage kept. 1 owner. 1900 miles. Tons of chrome. $38,000 invested. A must see. Asking $18,000. OBO 570-706-6156
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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans
BUICK `05 RENDEZVOUS BARGAIN!!
AWD, Fully loaded, 1 owner, 22,000 miles. Small 6 cylinder. New inspection. Like new, inside & out. $13,000. (570) 540-0975
HARLEY DAVIDSON CHEVY `99 SILVERADO Auto. V6 Vortec. 03 Dyna Wide Glide
Excellent condition garage kept! Golden Anniversary - silver/black. New Tires. Extras. 19,000 miles. Must Sell! $10,000. 570-639-2539
HARLEY DAVIDSON 80 Soft riding FLH.
King of the Highway! Mint original antique show winner. Factory spot lights, wide white tires, biggest Harley built. Only 28,000 original miles! Never needs inspection, permanent registration. $7,995 OBO 570-905-9348
YAMAHA 97 ROYALSTAR 1300
12,000 miles. With windshield. Runs excellent. Many extras including gunfighter seat, leather bags, extra pipes. New tires & battery. Asking $4,000 firm. (570) 814-1548
442 RVs & Campers
FLAGSTAFF `08 CLASSIC NOW BACK IN PA.
Super Lite Fifth Wheel. LCD/DVD flat screen TV, fireplace, heated mattress, ceiling fan, Hide-a-Bed sofa, outside speakers & grill, 2 sliders, aluminum wheels, , awning, microwave oven, tinted safety glass windows, fridge & many accessories & options. Excellent condition, $22,500. 570-868-6986
SUNLINE SOLARIS `91
25’ travel trailer A/C. Bunk beds. New fridge & hot water heater. Excellent condition. $3,900. 570-466-4995
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CADILLAC `99 ESCALADE 97k miles. Black
with beige leather interior. 22” rims. Runs great. $8,500 Call 570-861-0202
Standard cab. 8’ bed with liner. Dark Blue. 98,400 miles. $5,500 or best offer 570-823-8196
CHEVY 99utility, BLAZER4 Sport
door, four wheel drive, ABS, new inspection. $4200. 570-709-1467
FORD `04 EXPLORER
Eddie Bauer Edition 59,000 miles, 4 door, 3 row seats, V6, all power options, moon roof, video screen $12,999. 570-690-3995 or 570-287-0031
FORD 02 EXPLORER
Red, XLT, Original non-smoking owner, garaged, synthetic oil since new, excellent in and out. New tires and battery. 90,000 miles. $7,500 (570) 403-3016
GMC `05 SAVANA
1500 Cargo Van. AWD. V8 automatic. A/C. New brakes & tires. Very clean. $10,750. Call 570-474-6028
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JEEP `02 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO
Triple black, economical 6 cylinder. 4x4 select drive. CD, remote door opener, power windows & locks, cruise, tilt wheel. 108k highway miles. Garage kept. Super clean inside and out. No rust. Sale price $6,495. Scranton. Trade in’s accepted. 570-466-2771
JEEP `03 LIBERTY
SPORT. Rare. 5 speed. 23 MPG. 102K highway miles. Silver with black interior. Immaculate condition, inside and out. Garage kept. No rust, maintenance records included. 4wd, all power. $6,900 or best offer, trades will be considered. Call 570-575-0518
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RANGE ROVER 07 SPORT
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Auto Services WANTED
Cars & Full Size Trucks. For prices... Lamoreaux Auto Parts 477-2562
Supercharged 59,000 miles, fully loaded. Impeccable service record. $36,000 570-283-1130
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To place your ad Call Toll Free 1-800-427-8649 LIGHT amber rotating light for truck roof $25. Head lights for plow truck 2/$25. Tail lights for dump or box truck, brackets included 2/$25. Auto/truck manuals (10) ranging from 50-85. $10. each. Truck door, 73-80 passenger side dodge pickup. $75. Pinto trailer hook for dump truck $40. Railroad jacks 10 ton each (2) $50. each. Canvas/tarp, 12’x11’ heavy weight $20. 9’x8’9” light weight $15. Craftsman 3/4” socket set 23 sockets in metal box $150. EFM oil burner/ motor. $30. 570-823-6829 email:limmot@ptd.net
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Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades
CARPENTER/HELPER Full time. Residential
remodeling. Experience helpful. Must have valid PA Driver’s license and reliable transportation. $12/hour to start. Holidays and one week paid vacation after one year. Call Monday through Friday 68pm. 570-696-2494
CONCRETE LABORER
IMMEDIATE opening for Concrete Laborer to perform a wide range of duties including but not limited to: strips and cleans concrete forms, pours concrete, shovels, vibrates, and finishes. Apply in person. McCarroll Precast 1129 Old Route 115 Dallas, PA Call 570-675-2717 ext. 2. Email Resume to mccarrollprecast@ epix.net
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Cable Modem Troubleshooter/CSR
Looking for experienced CSR & also a cable modem troubleshooter. Call center experience and technical background are a MUST. Must have computer knowledge & possess good people skills. Competitive starting rate. Pleasant office environment. Must be dependable. Call 888-514-8883 ask for Stefanie, or fax resume to 570-517-5003
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CHILDCARE TEACHERS NEEDED
Experience preferred. Full time & Part Time. Dallas & Wilkes-Barre locations. 570-905-3322
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Find Your Ideal Employee! Place an ad and end the search! 570-829-7130 ask for an employment specialist GasSearch Drilling Services Corporation is looking for the following positions:
ROUSTABOUTS/ LABORERS
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - 401K - Quarterly Safety Bonus - Paid Holidays - Paid Vacation Apply within or online: GasSearch Drilling Services Corporation 8283 Hwy 29 Montrose, PA 18801 570-278-7118 www. gassearchdrilling. com
SAFE-T-ZONE, INC. TRAFFIC CONTROLFLAGGING COMPANY
100 N. Wilkes-Barre Blvd., Suite 106 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 P: 570-829-1180 We are now hiring for the upcoming season starting March 1st for CERTIFIED FLAGGERS. Hours Monday-Wednesday, 9am- 2pm
Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair
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FORKLIFT MECHANIC
Action Lift, Inc., located in Pittston, PA, is the exclusive dealership for Crown and TCM forklifts for NEPA. We are seeking a full time forklift mechanic to troubleshoot, repair and diagnose Crown & other makes of lift trucks. Good written & verbal communication skills, as well as customer care skills are necessary. A valid driver’s license & the ability to safely operate lift trucks are required. Previous forklift mechanical experience or technical school graduate will be considered. We offer an excellent wage and benefits package, as well as 401K Retirement Savings Plan, paid holidays, paid vacation & much more. For an interview, please call Bernie Thoma at 570-655-2100 x122.
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Hydroseed and soil erosion control experience helpful. Valid driver’s license a must. Top wages paid. Unlimited overtime. Apply in person 8am-4pm Monday-Friday 1204 Main Street Swoyersville Varsity, Inc. Must have I.D. No calls please.
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Energy Technologies, Inc. is expanding and has an immediate opening for an experienced commercial service technician. Become part of the success of this Linc franchise where service is central to our business. Benefits include top pay, flexible health insurance plan, retirement plan, vacation, company truck, continuous training, bonus incentives, and a professional atmosphere. Stop in to fill out an application or send resume to: Mr. Chad Davis Service Manager ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 591 North Hunter Highway Drums, PA 18222 (570) 788-3845 Ext. 23 www.energyt.com
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MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Experienced Maintenance Technician needed for largecommunity apartment complex. Job duties: Renovate apartments, daily repairs and maintenance in apartments, some janitorial and clean up duties, community grounds clean up & snow removal. Carpentry, plumbing, and general maintenance skills required. On-call rotation required. BENEFITS INCLUDE: •Competitive salary •Good working conditions and normal business hours •Health, dental, & vision plans •11 paid holidays •Excellent vacation plan •Pension plan •Personal and paid sick days Drug and criminal screening required. Please send resume to: Hilltop Apartments, 517 Roosevelt St., Edwardsville, PA. 18704
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Manufacturing facility in the Hazleton area looking for experienced Industrial Maintenance Technicians. Successful candidates will have experience in manufacturing facility. Candidates must have a strong background with industrial electrical, hydraulics and pneumatics, be a self starter and possess good trouble shooting skills. Previous experience working on Blow Molding Equipment preferred. Positions are on a 12 hour shift rotation (6-6). These shifts work every other weekend and will have the ability to have up to 15 days off per month. We offer a competitive wage and benefit package. E.O.E. Please send resumes to: 512 Forest Road Hazleton PA 18202 Attention: Human Resources
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Janitorial/ Cleaning
HOUSEKEEPING Accepting applications online at RedRoof.com or in person at 1035 Highway 315. No Phone Calls
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HOUSEKEEPER
General cleaning, laundry & babysitting. Experience a plus. Non-smoker. Must have car & references. Dallas Area. Replies to: c/o The Times Leader Box 2925 15 N. Main St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250
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Logistics/ Transportation
CDL-A DRIVER
Gas field/landscape drivers plus hands on labor required. Operate dump trucks & load equipment on lowboy. Deliver to job site. Must operate skid steer excavator, hydro-seed truck, etc. Will plow in winter. Must have clean driving record and pass drug test. Top Wages Paid. Call Harvis Interview Service @ 542-5330. Leave message. Will send an application. Or forward resume: varsity.harvis@ gmail.com Employer is Varsity, Inc. No walk-ins. EOE
CDL-A
Waste hauling to landfill. Call Brian at Harvis 542-5330 for application or forward resume to: wrrc.jobs@gmail.com
DRIVERS
Local household goods & high value products moving company is hiring Class A, Class B and Non CDL drivers. All positions available local, regional & over the road. Excellent income potential along with health care, vacation and holiday pay. Must have clean driving record, no DUI’s within the last two years, & pass drug test. Driving school graduates are encouraged to apply. Please stop by our office: Matheson Transfer 157 Welles St Forty Fort PA 18704
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DIRECT CARE WORKER
Allied Services InHome Services division has part-time hours available in Luzerne County. Minimum of one (1) year home care experience and valid driver’s license required. If interested, please apply online at: www. allied-services.org or call Trish Tully at 570-348-2237. Bilingual individuals are encouraged to apply. Allied Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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FIREFIGHTER / EMT
Part Time. Current Firefighter, EMT and EVO certifications required.
To apply, call 570-675-3334
Kunkle Fire Co., Inc.
OPTICIAN
Wilkes-Barre Area, PA: Full-time, experienced and expert skills in dispensing and selling luxury eyewear. Must have a great sense of style. Saturday hours until 2:00 P.M. required. Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience. References required. Send resume via email to: opticalmgr2012@ gmail.com
PERSONAL CARE 30-35/week. Polish
or Russian language a plus. Call Eva at 570-793-6685 or 570-829-3528
PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT For Quadrapelegic.
Must be able to lift. Full time or part time. 570-574-0815
HOT JOBS
Customer Service, Telemarketing, Help Desk, Desktop Engineers, Sr Manager of Deployment Svcs, Forklift, Warehouse, Picking/Packing, Carpenters&Helpers Warehouse Director, Marketing Analyst, Business Developer, Machine Operators, CNC Programmers, General Labors & Welders Top $ & Benefits Email Resume to: CoreyRupp@ expresspros.com or 570.208.7000
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PRIVATE DUTY NURSES RN’s/LPN’s needed for a pediatric case in Hazleton, PA. All shifts available, especially overnights. Trach and vent experience preferred. Full time hours, competitive rates, weekly pay!
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RETAIL/COMPOUNDING PHARMACIST
HARROLD’S PHARMACY, A GREAT PLACE TO WORK! Full/part time position Send resume to: Harrold’s Pharmacy 179 Old River Rd Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 Or fax: 570-824-8730
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KENNEL HELP Full & Part Time.
Morning & Afternoon Shifts Available. K-9 Korner Inc. 734 Wilkes-Barre Twp. Blvd. (SR309) 570-829-8142 Come in to fill out an application. Monday-Friday: 9am-6pm Saturday: 9am-4pm
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SIDEL PROCESS TECHNICIAN Local Plastic Manufacturer looking for an experienced Sidel Blow Mold Machine Process Technician. Responsibilities will include the operation and set up of production machinery and processing of quality product for a manufacturer of blow molded bottles. Previous experience operating Sidel Machines required. Must have strong mechanical ability. We offer a competitive wage/benefit package that includes: health, dental, life and insurance, paid vacations, holidays, 401(k). Please send resume & salary requirements to: Pretium Packaging, LLC 512 Forest Road Hazleton, PA 18202 Attention: Human Resources khalterm@ pretiumpkg.com EOE
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Antiques & Collectibles
FOOTBALL CARDS Philadelphia Eagles, 100 cards. Must sell moving out of state. $8. 570-313-5213 or 570-313-5214 HELMET. NFL Anniversary, full size. Signed by 10 Hall of Famers. Sell $300. 570-817-8981 PEDAL INDY CAR 1980s era black Copenhagen Aj Foyt & red 1980s era Marlboro plastic Indy pedal car. Great collectibles!! $100. each (570) 696-3988
Antiques & Collectibles
NAUTICAL themed decoration, 15 large wooden sailing ship models, 6 medium /small ship models, model sea birds, sailor figures, assortment of lightboxes, paintings, plaques, large boat shaped coffee table with oars 4.5’x 2’w, wooden steering wheel, wooden steering wheel with gauges, standing boat shaped shelving unit, 5’tlx18”w, . 1 captain statue, ship floats & more. $200. 823-7957
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Appliances
WASHER/DRYER Kenmore Elite. White. FRONT LOAD. Like new. Electric dryer. Storage drawer on bottom of each. $800 for both 570-261-5120
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Children's Behavioral Health Services, Inc.
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Bridal Items
BRACELET beautiful red rhinestone nobler bride or valentine day bracelet crystal rhinestone, silvergilt, alloy only $10 570-332-8014
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Clothing
BOOTS UGG blue & tan sweater boots, brand new, size 6, $65. 570-675-1777.
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Computer Equipment & Software
PRINTER Epson Stylus color 760 3 extra black ink cartridges. Prints well. $25. 570-574-2604
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KENNETH COLE Beige, size 6, hardly worn. $75. 570-855-5385
BICYCLE universal fitness exercise bicycle, computer, excellent condition. $25. 570 696-1703
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BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST CONSULTANTS
Must have Master s Degree in a Clinical field
FULL-TIME THERAPEUTIC STAFF SUPPORT WORKERS Bachelor s Degree/Associate Degree in Human Services. Provide 1:1 interventions & support to children. (Experience working with male adolescents beneficial) Full-time benefits include: competitive pay, health insurance, paid holidays & vacation days. EOE If you are seeking a challenging opportunity, please send, fax or e-mail your resume & letter of interest to: Children's Behavioral Health Services, Inc. Attn: Susan Hurd 104 Woodward Hill Road, Edwardsville PA 18704 Email shurd@cbhsinc.com or Fax to 714-7231
Director of Clinical Education Full Time
RN Supervisor
Full Time 3pm-11pm
RNs, LPNs, CNAs Per Diem
Dietary Aides
Per Diem Competitive Salary & Benefits Package
Golden Living Center Summit
50 N. Pennsylvania Avenue Wilkes-Barre Fax: 570-825-9423 or alison.krakosky@goldenliving.com EOE M/F/D/V
The Greater Hazleton Health Alliance has the following openings:
Physical Therapist - FT ICU Nurse Manager - FT Trauma Coordinator - FT Dietary Director - FT Home Health (RN) Manager - FT RN’s - FT/PT/Casual
Excellent benefit package for full time employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement and defined contribution plan.
Candidates interested in joining our team can forward their resume in confidence to: jobs@ghha.org Employment Applications are available for download from our web site at www.ghha.org
700 E. Broad Street, Hazleton, PA 18201
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Furnaces & Heaters
SPACE HEATERS 1 electric, 1 oil filled $15. each. 570-824-0248
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Furniture & Accessories
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All Junk Cars & Trucks Wanted
SKIIS Rossignol 146 cm. with Salomon bindings, size 9-12, excellent condition , used 2x complete asking $225. 570 239-1501
Highest Prices Paid In CA$H
BED girls white metal toddler bed $50.. Boys red cars toddler bed $40. Both in excellent condition. 570-417-2555 BED, queen size sleigh style, pine comes with 2 matching nightstands $400. 570-288-4451 BEDROOM SUITE Vintage, 4 piece. Make up table and dresser w/etched glass mirrors, end table and wardrobe $100. 570-902-5244 BRAND NEW P-TOP QUEEN MATTRESS SET!! Still in bags! $150!! MUST SELL!! Call Steve @ 280-9628!! DINING ROOM SET, complete, table, 2 arm chairs, 4 side chairs, hutch with glass doors & light. Excellent condition. $595.570-675-2009 FARMHOUSE TABLE rustic antique, 2 side benches. Seats up to 8. Perfect for country decor. Asking $375. 570-905-3048
FURNISH FOR LESS
* NELSON * * FURNITURE * * WAREHOUSE * Recliners from $299 Lift Chairs from $699 New and Used Living Room Dinettes, Bedroom 210 Division St Kingston Call 570-288-3607 LAZYBOY SET attractive, comfortable swivel recliner rocker $125. Recliner $125. Double recliner sofa $200. Brown, scotch guarded, excellent condition. 954-3879
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Jewelry
NECKLACE Judith Ripka 20” silver necklace was $200 sell $100 Braided 20” silver Omega was $200 sell $100. both never worn. 570-288-7078
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Medical Equipment
YAMRON digital blood pressure monitor; monitors blood pressure & heart beat; fully automatic; battery operated; new $200. 570-829-1611
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DISHES Imperial China #745 Wild flower W. Dalton Service for 12 plus extra serving pieces 94 pieces in all $450. 570-639-2911
FREE PICKUP
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NAME BRAND TOBACCO
Name brand tobacco product blends. Only 45¢ per pack, including Winston, Marlboro, Kool, Skoal, RedMan and half/half, etc. Free delivery. To order have CC or check info ready. Call 570-614-3877 POTTERY COLLECTION McCoy, some unique pieces $300. 570-779-3841
Find Something? Lose Something? Get it back where it belongs with a Lost/Found ad! 570-829-7130 SEWING Machine antique treadle with sewing feet parts. $100. 592-2513 WIRELESS ROUTER $5. Wireless keyboard & mouse $10. Irish tea set $25. Balcony table $5. Plantronics telephone headset $25. Bike machine $10. Prince tennis racket $10. Golf bag cover Wilson aviator $5 Nortel telephone: $50. Tool organizer: $5. Totes bat regripper $5. 675-0933
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Photo Equipment
CAMERA Minolta Maxxum 8000i 35mm film camera with 2 lenses, off camera flash unit, very good condition reduced $275. 570- 788-2388 CAMERA Nikon D60 gold edition digital SLR camera with, 2 VR lenses, 1 1855 zoom manual focus, 1 55-200 zoom, battery grip with 2 batteries, chargers, bag $350 or best offer.
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Stereos/ Accessories
SONY COMPONENT SYSTEM, MP3, radio & cassette. Like new, small, silver, $50. 570-288-1157.
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Tools
COMPOUND SAW Craftsman with folding metal stand $225. 457-7854 SNOW BLOWER Ariens about 2 years old runs well. Asking $500 or best offer 570-592-3427 SNOWBLOWER. MTD 2 cycle, single stage, 21” cut, 4.5hp, runs well. $100.570-690-5253
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CROSS BOW LEGEND exercise machine, very good condition, sacrifice $200.570-788-2388
POOL TABLE. Solid Slate. Gandy professional. 5x9. $995 FIRM. 570-8834443 evenings.
for Your Gold, Silver, Scrap Jewelry, Sterling Flatware, Diamonds, Old High School Rings, Foreign & American Paper Money & Coins. WE WILL BEAT PRICES! We Buy Tin and Iron Toys, Vintage Coke Machines, Vintage Brass, Cash Registers, Old Costume Jewelry, Slot Machines, Lionel Trains & Antique Firearms. IF YOU THINK IT’S OLD BRING IT IN, WE WILL GIVE YOU A PRICE. COME SEE US AT 134 RTE. 11, Larksville 570-855-7197 570-328-3428
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288-8995
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MINIATURE PINCHER PUPPIES
3 males, black&tan, tails done, dew claws removed. Shots, and ACA registered. Ready NOW. 570-542-4006
SHIH TZU PUPPIES ACA REGISTERED
Male & female available. Ready 02/21. Will hold with deposit. $575 570-714-2032 570-852-9617
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Pet Supplies
PET RAMP indoor, light weight, sturdy foam, 2 multipositional sections, non slip surface, holds over 250lb. Great for arthritic pets. Paid $150. Asking $75. 570-578-0759
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BACK MOUNTAIN Centermorland
Charming 4 bedroom, 3 bath home situated on 1 1/4 acre on a private setting. Close to schools and shopping. Living room with beautiful stone fireplace and built ins. Hardwood floors throughout. Master suite on 1st floor. Kitchen has cherry cabinets with tile floors. Screened porch. Detached 2 car garage. $365,000 For appointment 570-690-0752
906 Homes for Sale PLAINS
KEYSTONE SECTION 9 Ridgewood Road
TOTAL BEAUTY 1 ACRE- PRIVACY Beautiful ranch 2
bedrooms, huge modern kitchen, big TV room and living room, 1 bath, attic for storage, washer, dryer & 2 air conditioners included. New Roof & Furnace Furnished or unfurnished. Low Taxes! Reduced $115,900 FINANCING AVAILABLE
570-885-1512
SWOYERSVILLE
EXETER
OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12pm-5pm
OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12pm-5pm
362 Susquehanna Ave Completely remodeled, spectacular, 2 story Victorian home, with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, new rear deck, full front porch, tiled baths and kitchen, granite countertops, all Cherry hardwood floors throughout, all new stainless steel appliances and 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%) 100% OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE Call Bob at 570-654-1490
52 Barber Street Beautifully remodeled 3 bedroom, 1 bath home in the heart of the town. With new carpets, paint, windows, doors and a modern kitchen and bath. Sale includes all appliances: refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, washer and dryer. Nice yard and superb neighborhood. Priced to sell at $89,900 or $433.00 per month (bank rate; 30 years, 4.25%, 20% down). Owner also willing to finance 100% of transaction with a qualified cosigner Call Bob at 570-654-1490
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CAT FREE neutered short hair male calico house cat. 4 years old. Belonged to elderly woman. 570-954-3574
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baseball, football, basketball, hockey & non-sports. Sets, singles & wax. 570-212-0398
776 Sporting Goods
ICE FISHING COVERALLS size medium, downfilled, never worm, $95. 570-288-3546
796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise
PUG PUPPY. Friendly, 6 month, male. comes with cage and papers. $300.570-287-6162
438 Tripp St
SCHNAUZER PUPPIES
Excellent blood lines. Born Christmas Day. Hypoallergenic breed, does not shed. 2 males black & tan. 4 females - 2 white, 2 brindle (silver & white). See and choose your puppy now! Ready to go week of 3/4. Males & Females $550/each $100 deposit. Breed requires total bonding with new owner. Puppies must be placed between 10 and 12 weeks of age. 570-843-5040
529 SR 292 E For sale by owner Move-in ready. Well maintained. 3 - 4 bedrooms. 1 ¾ bath. Appliances included. 2.87 acres with mountain view. For more info & photos go to: ForSaleByOwner.com Search featured homes in Tunkhannock. $275,000. For appointment, call: 570-310-1552
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21 Spring St. 2 or 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home. Large fenced yard with shed, 50x200’ lot. 3 off street parking spaces. By Owner $99,900 570-825-9867
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Completely remodeled home with everything new. New kitchen, baths, bedrooms, tile floors, hardwoods, granite countertops, all new stainless steel appliances, refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, free standing shower, tub for two, huge deck, large yard, excellent neighborhood $154,900 (30 year loan @ 4.5% with 5% down; $7,750 down, $785/month) 100% OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE Call Bob at 570-654-1490
COURTDALE
175’x130’ sloping lot with some trees. Public sewer, water, gas. $9,500. To settle Estate. 570-2875775 or 332-1048
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ASHLEY TWO APARTMENTS Brand new 2 bedroom, washer/dryer hookup, $550 month + utilities. No pets. OTHER APTS AVAILABLE IN NANTICOKE 570-868-6020
DALLAS
Modern 1st floor, 1 bedroom with all appliances. Off street parking. No pets. $550 per month + utilities. 570-639-1462
DUMORE
Two bedroom 1 bathroom apartment on Apple St. $600/month + utilities. Available 1/15. (570) 815-5334
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KINGSTON
E.Light, WALNUT ST. bright, 3rd
floor, 2 bedrooms, carpeted, security system. Garage. Extra storage & cable TV included. Laundry facilities. Heat & hot water furnished. Fine neighborhood. Convenient to bus & stores. No pets. References. Security. Lease. No smokers please. $715. 570-287-0900
NANTICOKE
2 bedroom, 1st floor. Large eat in kitchen, fridge, electric stove, large living room, w/w carpeting, master bedroom with custom built in furniture. Ample closet space. Front/back porches, off street parking, laundry room available. No dogs, smoking, water, sewer, garbage paid. $525/mo + gas, electric, security, lease, credit, background check. (570) 696-3596
NANTICOKE
Ready Immediately! Spacious 2nd floor non smoking, 2 bedroom. W/w carpeting, all appliances incl. w/d. Electric heat. Tons of storage, off street parking. Yard and porch. $480/mo, 1 month security, references. Water and sewage incl. tenant pays other utilities 570-650-3358
WEST PITTSTON EXETER
2 bedroom, modern kitchen and bath, Includes OSP stove, fridge, heat, water, sewer. No Pets. $650. 570-693-1294
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HIGH AND DRY
Spacious 1 bedroom apartment, 2nd floor. Recently renovated. Sewer & appliances included. Off street parking. Security. No pets. $500/month + utilities & gas heat. 570-586-0417
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IN THE HEART OF WILKES-BARRE
Immediate Occupancy!!
Efficiencies available @30% of income
MARTIN D. POPKY APARTMENTS
61 E. Northampton St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 Affordable Senior Apartments Income Eligibility Required Utilities Included! Low cable rates; New appliances; Laundry on site; Activities! Curbside Public Transportation
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Mayflower Crossing Apartments 570.822.3968 2, 3 & 4 Bedrooms - Light & bright open floor plans - All major appliances included - Pets welcome* - Close to everything - 24 hour emergency maintenance - Short term leases available
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WILKES-BARRE 1 bedroom, all utilities included, no pets. Background check. $475/month + security. Call 570-822-9625
WILKES-BARRE
264 Academy St 1.5 bedrooms, newly renovated building. Washer & dryer available. $600/per month includes heat, hot water and parking. 570-328-9896 570-855-4744
WILKES-BARRE NORTH 813 N Washington
Street 2nd floor. 1 bedroom, wall to wall carpet, new paint & flooring, eat in kitchen with appliances, laundry facilities, enclosed porch. Heat, hot water and cable included. $520 + electric & security. No pets. Call 570-814-1356
WILKES-BARRE North Franklin St.
2 or 3 bedroom second floor, kitchen, living room, washer/dryer hookup, sun porch, and rear fenced yard. Renovated with new floor coverings, and paint. Tenant is responsible for water, gas (heat, & hot water), and electric. $575 month Call Ken @ 570-706-6145 to schedule a viewing.
WILKES-BARRE SOUTH SECURE BUILDINGS 1 & 2 bedroom
apartments. Starting at $440 and up. References required. Section 8 ok. 570-332-5723
WILKES-BARRE B U
TWO EDROOM NIT For lease, available immediately, 1 bathroom, refrigerator & stove provided, washer/dryer hookup, 2nd floor. $500 per month + utilities, references, security & background check 570-735-4074 Leave message
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UPPER N. MAIN Join our family offering efficient, stylish, compact 1 bedrooms, Victorian building, parking laundry. NO PETS/ SMOKING/LEAS ES REQUIRED. Details upon request for applicants. Starting at $465 + utilities
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DURYEA Single family. 3 bedrooms, modern kitchen, new bath, new carpeting and vinyl. Refinished hardwood floors. Parlor, dining room and office. Gas heat. Off street parking, front porch, big back yard, w/d hookup. $720 + utilities, landlord pays garbage & sewer. 1 month security. References, background check , 1 year lease required. Call (570) 498-7428 leave message.
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