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Surely everyone has been made fun of in one way or another. Maybe it was just a good-natured ribbing by friends in school or at work or maybe it was a “fake” nasty response to a Facebook post about your favorite sports team.

Either way, many of us deal with tiny bullies every day that we’ve learned to live with, but as kids, getting made fun of by your peers can sometimes feel like the world is crashing down upon you. Bullying can be so devastating that it can push young adults to do something drastic. In fact, in recent years, bullying has pushed more young adults than ever to the most drastic of measures: To take their own lives.

Big Brothers Big Sisters hopes to help make schools a “no tolerance zone” with its Anti-Bullying Program, which is the beneficiary of this year’s “Concert For A Cause.” Read more about the annual event that will take its

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final bow Wednesday, April 27 and the cause at its core in our cover story on pages 40-41.

In this week’s issue, you can also read about Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime, which returns to NEPA Thursday, April 21 as it is celebrating its 10th anniversary (p. 19) and why this week is a really good week to be a gamer (p. 56) and plenty more.

On our website this week, you can also check out a review of “Super,” which stars Rainn Wilson and Ellen Page as would-be vigilante superheroes (www. theweekender.com/movies).

Hope you have a great Easter weekend, and as always, thanks for reading.

Nikki M. Mascali Weekender Editor

Contact us letters@theweekender.com

Online comment of the week.

JonahHill At bars, I always order a ‘Ciroc and Roll’, cause I know eventually that will be a thing, and everyone will remember that I was the first.

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COVER STORY: Saying goodbye to CFC.

18 ALBUM REVIEWS

New ones from Peter Bjorn and John, Thursday and Brian Setzer.

46 WATCHING THE DETECTIVES

NEPA Paranormal gets its own TV show, ‘Ghost Detectives.’

Justin talks to a rebel with a cause in SORRY MOM & DAD.

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THE GAMER celebrates ‘Portal Kombat Day.’

COVER STORY 40-41

LISTINGS

THIS JUST IN...10 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT…20 CONCERTS…22-23 THEATER…33 AGENDA…42, 48, 51, 55 SPEAK & SEE…54

MUSIC

MUSIC ON THE MENU… 16 ALBUM REVIEWS…18 CHARTS…18 BADFISH...19 SARAH BLACKER...24

STAGE & SCREEN MOVIE REVIEW…25 RALPHIE REPORT…26 STARSTRUCK…26 NOVEL APPROACH…33

FOOD & FASHION NEWS OF THE WEIRD…7 STYLE FILES…43 DISH...45 NEPA PARANORMAL...46 TELL US…50 BUT THEN AGAIN…55 THE GAMER...56

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MOTORHEAD…53 SORRY MOM & DAD...53 SHOW US SOME SKIN…58 SIGN LANGUAGE…59 WEEKENDER MAN…77 WEEKENDER MODEL…78

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DESIGN BY…STEVE HUSTED VOLUME 18 • ISSUE 23

news of the weird

By Chuck Shepherd

Weekender Wire Services

STEVEN SEAGAL VS. COCKFIGHTING A tank and several armored vehicles with dozens of SWAT officers and a bomb robot rolled into a generally quiet Phoenix neighborhood on March 21, startling the residents. Knocking down a wall, deputies raided the home of Jesus Llovera, who was “suspected” of running a cockfighting business, and, indeed, 115 chickens were found inside, but Llovera was alone and unarmed, and his only previous connection to cockfights was a misdemeanor conviction in 2010 for attending one. “We’re going to err on the side of caution,” said Sgt. Jesse Spurgin. Adding to neighbors’ amazement was the almost-fanciful sight — riding in the tank — of actor Steven Seagal, who had brought his “Lawman” reality TV show to Phoenix.

WEIRD SCIENCE -- From a March Discovery.com report: “40 million years ago, a female mite met an attractive partner, grabbed him with her clingy rear end, and began to mate — just before a blob of tree resin fell on the couple, preserving the moment for eternity.” The resin-encrusted mites were discovered recently by researchers from the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology (who noted that, in those days, the female dominated mating, but that evolution has reversed that role).

-- Medical Marvels: (1) Supatra Sasuphan, 11, of Bangkok, was recently noted as the world’s hairiest girl by the Guinness Book of World Records for her wolf-like facial hair as one of only 50 people in history to be recorded with hypertrichosis.

Though she has of course been teased and taunted at school, she told a reporter in February that the Guinness Book recognition has actually increased her popularity at Ratchabophit school.

(2) According to a team of University of Montreal psychologists, a 23-year-old man, “Mathieu,” is the first documented case of a person wholly unable to feel a musical beat or to move in time with it. The scientists report for an upcoming journal article that Mathieu sings in tune but merely flails with his body, bouncing up and down much more randomly than do people who are merely poor dancers.

-- Scientists Just Wanna Have

Fun: A team of whimsical researchers at the University of Osaka (Japan) Graduate School of “Frontier Biosciences” has produced a strain of mice prone to “miscopying” DNA, making them susceptible to developing sometimes-unexpected mutations, such as their recently born mouse that tweets like a bird.

Lead researcher Arikuni Uchimura told London’s Daily Mail that he had expected to produce, instead, a mouse with an odd shape, but the “singing mouse” emerged. Previously, the team produced a mouse with dachshund-like short limbs.

SMOOTH REACTIONS A suspicious wife (who lives apart from her husband because of work requirements) flew to the couple’s principal home in Wilmette, Ill., on March 4 and, finding her husband’s new girlfriend’s clothes hanging in their closet, scissored out the crotch area of all her pants, doing about $2,000 in damage, and leaving the remnants in the driveway before returning to her East Coast home. According to police, neither the husband nor the girlfriend chose to file complaints, and the case is closed.

A NEWS OF THE WEIRD CLASSIC (AUG. 1995) In June (1995), Barbara Ricci was voted by fellow contestants as “Mrs. Congeniality” in the Mrs. New York State pageant, receiving 22 of the 28 votes.

However, six months earlier, she had gone to trial in Mount Vernon, N.Y., on charges that she tried to run down with her car the 11-year-old daughter of a neighbor with whom she had been feuding (resulting in a hung jury). And two years before that, a police officer had charged her with punching and kicking him at a school board meeting (and she pleaded guilty to harassment).

W Are you ready for News of the Weird Pro Edition? Every Monday at NewsoftheWeird.blogspot.com and WeirdUniverse.net. Other handy addresses: WeirdNews@earthlink.net, NewsoftheWeird.com and P.O. Box 18737, Tampa FL 33679.

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THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT -- Product Giveaways: (1) New sign-ups for higher-end Dish satellite TV systems at the Radio Shack in Hamilton, Mont., also receive free Hi-Point .380 pistols or 20-gauge shotguns (after passing a background check, paid for by the store).

The owner said his business has tripled since introducing the premium in October. (2) Bobblehead dolls may be popular baseball giveaways, but as part of the local “Green Sports Alliance” demonstrating concern for the environment, the Seattle Mariners announced in March that for several games this season, fans would get free bags of compost (made from food and other items discarded at Mariners games).

-- It started as a class project at Brown University, but after a launch party on March 19 (and a sold-out first run of 500), Julie Sygiel’s Sexy Period menstrualleak-fighting panties are on sale ($32 to $44, depending on the style: “cheeky,” “hipster” or “bikini”). Sygiel said “sexy” is less to suggest sensuality than to help women cope with the time of the month when they feel “not at (their) best. We want to banish that moment.”

-- A Chinese Capitalist’s

Learning Curve: In the early hours of the destruction at Japan’s Fukushima nuclear power plant in March, rumors abounded that millions of people might need iodine products to fight off radiation. A restaurateur named Guo in Wuhan, China, seeing the price of iodized table salt rise dramatically, cleverly cornered a market with 4 1/2 tons of it, trucked to his home, where it filled half the rooms. According to a March 25 China Daily report, the price has returned to pre-Fukushima levels — much less than what Guo paid, and he can neither return the salt (lacking documentation) nor sell nor transport it (lacking the proper licenses).

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More than 70 different bands have performed. There have been 10 charity albums. And it has been a very big part of my life.

As you might imagine, the question I’ve been asked the most in recent months is “Why is this the last show?” I don’t mind being asked. I’m glad people care. And I’m happy to answer.

The fact is, April of 1999 is getting to be quite a long time ago. Few people from the original group that started the event remain, and though everyone that has become involved along the way has been tremendously supportive, we have wondered, as we have moved forward, if that might not always be the case. Big bands and big rock clubs have also come and gone, the music scene has changed, and yet right now, CFC is still very successful.

And we care about the event in such a special way that we all feel very strongly about it going out on top and on its own terms.

We wanted to have one last big bash and go out with style.

And that’s exactly what we’ll be doing on April 27. You can count on it.

CFC was inspired by the death of Karen Greenberg Revit, who died of leukemia in 1998. Her

story has been told many times on these pages over the years.

But one story I have never shared — and another reason why we are OK in ending the series — involves a conversation I once had with Karen’s father, Barry Fischer, back in 2002 as we were preparing for “Concert For Karen 4.” At that point, the show had raised about $45,000, and though Barry and I both felt that “Concert For Karen” might soon be ending, he told me how he had hoped it would someday raise more than $100,000.

Barry has since passed away, but I always remembered that discussion. And I decided I wanted to double it. And we will do that next Wednesday night.

The memories of CFC are plentiful. The emotion of that very first show at Jitterbugs and the hugs shared remain with me to this day. I also recall how, on that night, we asked a young man about 17 years old who had beaten leukemia to get up on stage and say a few words to the crowd. And that crowd’s warm and incredible reaction to him remains one of the coolest things I have ever seen. In fact, out of all 12 shows that we’ve done, it might be my favorite memory.

Most of the memories are about people. They involve dedicated people like Richie Kossuth and Gene Smith from Rock Street Music and Mitch Kornfeld from The Woodlands. They involve special members of some of the bands that have been there from the very beginning, and some of the great new talent that

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we discovered on our journey.

They involve jamming on my old bass guitar with The Badlees on the song “Laugh To Keep From Crying,” which was the unofficial theme song of CFK. They involve being on stage at one of the old CFK shows and telling the people from the Leukemia Society that our ultimate goal was to put them all out of work.

And they themselves cheered.

They involve Jason Egenski of 40-Lb. head leaving the Voodoo Lounge at 3 a.m. — on his bike — and heading home to Nanticoke. “That’s quite a haul,” I said.

But he just smiled. The night meant a lot to him, and we wanted to relish it. At CFK 3, Bret Alexander suggested we do a companion CD for the next show and offered to help. He was good to his word. And we’ve done one ever since.

They involve Breaking Benjamin fulfilling a long promise and playing CFC 4, and in 2005 at CFC 3, telling a woman named Stephanie that I’d like to spend some more time her. Today, we are married with two children, one of whom was born in April of 2009, just one day before CFC 7. I can still recall handing out cigars at that show in honor of my newborn son, A.J. I could go on forever, as I have a special memory with just about all 70 bands that have played CFK/CFC and all of its sponsors.

But I’ll conclude with a few memories that stand out most.

The smiley-face logo was Karen’s favorite, and thus it was always a part of the early “Concert For Karen” shows. And every year, right after the show, her sister Lyn and I have released a smiley-face balloon into the night air in her memory. We’ll do it again next week. And on Thursday, we will continue the most important tradition of all: We will be turning over a nice sum of money to a very good cause. In this case, it will be the Big Brothers/Big Sisters AntiBullying Program.

CFC 9 will indeed be the final show. But for many of us, the memories of music and friendship will last a lifetime. And the good deeds done with the monies raised will continue to impact many. And for that I want to personally thank you. I will remember it all.

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ALBUM REVIEWS Not so young folks When a band has a breakout song, example: Swedish band Peter Bjorn and John’s 2006 single, “Young Folks,” it’s hard to forget. Where that tune was upbeat and light, PB&J — Peter Moren, Bjorn Yttling and John Eriksson — got mixed reviews on its downer-ish 2009 album, “Living Thing.” On their new album, “Gimme Some,” however, the 11-songs captures the yin yang of the Swedish trio playing upbeat melodies off sometimes gloomy lyrics.

With high-pitched chants of “I don’t think that you are sorry for what you did” leading

The band channels shoe-gaze on “(Don’t Let Them) Cool Off,” which has bassist Yttling sharing lead vocal duties with Moren while Eriksson takes lead on “Black Book,” a punky track that also features the drummer doling out acoustic guitar and bursts of into “Tomorrow Has To Wait,” lasergun.

“Gimme Some” gets off to a “Down Like Me” has a catchy start using sharp guitar, moody guitar-and-bass dance bass drum stomps, a Farfisa and subdued drums as Moren organ and shoes. “Dig A Little shares, “No one brings me down Deeper” has a jaunty beat and like me.”

The five-minutes plus crunchy guitar, while lead single closer, “I Know You Don’t Love “Second Chance” is dark and Me,” has just six lines repeating, noisy with funky “oohs” and yet it doesn’t get old thanks to percussion. layers of different sounds.

The dark content of “May “I’m so bored with your Seem Macabre” — death: “we’re pessimism/ Familiar faces pale and cold and dry” and so hopelessly stuck,” Yttling tragically everlasting love: “to declares, and you can’t help but have you there makes leaving wonder if he’s speaking directly seem fair” — is the polar to critics.. opposite of its poppy, festive -- Nikki M. Mascali beat, which makes the song an Weekender Editor easy standout.

experiment with a more evolved sound on its release, “Common Existence.”

However, Thursday has managed to exceed expectations with “No Devolución.” The band has added some new arsenal to its repertoire, incorporating less screamo and more straightforward rock.

The album’s opening track, “Fast To The End,” is a great introduction to the rest of the release. Still retaining the band’s trademark scream-fueled sound, the song is chaotic and reminds fans exactly why they like this band. Given the title of the release, “No Devolución” Thursday has a clear theme of longtime “No Devolución” commitment, which is something this W W W band knows about. Thursday takes it one step farther on this release and has paired that infamous aggressive sound with insightful and poetic lyrics. The Fans of New Jersey-based rock band band dabbles with indie on “Millimeter,” Thursday may find its latest release to be quite different from previous albums. and once again switches it up with the catchy rock track, “Turnpike Divides.”

The band has altered its screamo postThursday does jump around a little on hardcore style to incorporate additional this one.

However, good song writing genres on its sixth album. However, and talent makes this album one of the this is one case where change is good. better releases from a band that is clearly Released April 12 on Epitaph Records, “No Devolución” paints a clear picture of not afraid of taking risks in the name of making unique music. how Thursday has evolved its sound for -- Lisa Schaeffer the better over time.

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amid Noah Levy’s ticking drums. There’s also a slight Stray Cats riff that fits nicely.

Hatton’s bass really stands out on the trio’s version of Ray Noble’s “Cherokee,” which is fun and light with Setzer doling out some great fast licks. Setzer keeps the general feel of Tex Davis and Gene Vincent’s classic “Be-Bop-A-Lula,” which is an album highlight as is Earl Scruggs’ “Earl’s Breakdown.” Setzer takes to the banjo to give the latter a fantastic country flair.

The French-inspired original “Far Noir East” is moody with some searing guitar and “la las” thrown in for added depth while “Intermission” is upbeat thanks to cheerful Steve Yeager vibraphone. With its rock vibe and chugging guitars, “GoGo Godzilla” is easily another standout.

“Hot Love” is reminiscent of “Tequila” (but with less camp and more talent) as Setzer really lets his guitar fly amid clapping sounds. “Pickpocket” ends “Instru-MENTAL!” on another bluegrass-y note with picked guitar riffs and Levy’s rolling snare.

Not only is the album a testament to Setzer’s sometimes under-appreciated talents and ability to make the old new — and cool — but it’s a darn good listen, too.

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he music industry has always been a river with a strong current. Musicians swim upstream like trout trying to avoid being dragged further downriver into the net that waits to catch them up and drag them out into nothingness. They don’t want to become part of the “where are they now” memory that sits in the back of people’s minds, popping up every so often when they hear that one-hit wonder on the radio late at night.

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Celebrating its 10 year anniversary, Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime will be performing this Thursday, April 21 at 8 p.m. at Eleanor Rigby’s in Jermyn.

Scott Begin, drummer for the Rhode Island-based Badfish, which is named after one of Sublime’s songs, said the band formed due to their love of Sublime’s music combined with the fact there weren’t any other tributes covering it at the time. So in 2001 Begin, along with vocalist/guitarist Pat Downes, bassist Joel Hanks and keyboardist Dorian Duffy, joined together and created a band that has kept going strong, despite the tendency of many bands to come and go quickly.

“It feels great,” he said. “I think we’re all very proud that we’ve made it this far. It’s a family type of thing — we go through rough patches and whatnot, but we manage to keep it together and not kill each other. We really focus on doing a great show and I think that’s really our number one goal. Because of that, we’ve been able to retain a pretty loyal fan base of our own and that’s taken us all the way through for 10 years.”

Begin also said that that another reason they wanted to play as a Sublime tribute was because many people on the East Coast, despite being able to hear the music on the radio, had never gotten to see the band perform.

Sublime, whose music was often a mix of ska, reggae and alternative rock, formed in 1988 in Long Beach, Calif.

For eight years the band, comprised of vocalist/guitarist Bradley Nowell, drummer Bud Gaugh and bassist Eric Wilson, made its impression on the music scene until the death of Nowell in 1996. Although the surviving members have reformed with singer Rome, Begin said they plan to continue playing as a tribute band.

“People enjoy seeing us play, it’s not going to stop us from continuing to do it.”

But Badfish is not the group’s only musical project.

Playing with the same lineup, Begin said they also perform original music, which he described as being a mix

of rock and reggae, as Scotty Don’t. He said they have been doing this for about three years now, and they generally open their Badfish shows for themselves.

“It’s sorta double duty every night for us,” he said. “We play an almost two hour set with just the Sublime stuff and a 30-40 minute set of Scotty Don’t stuff — that’s over two hours of performing every night. It is exhausting but it is a lot of fun at the same time.”

Despite the long, double performances, Begin said they plan to continue going at the rate they are now, playing in various venues sometimes five nights a week. And while he said they have no real longterm plans, Begin said he doesn’t see a reason for them to stop as they are really enjoying themselves.

“It’s really great music, great fun to play,” he said. “Playing onstage and seeing the reaction from the crowd just going absolutely wild is very rewarding.”

Combining their own music, which is available free to download on the website for Scotty Don’t, with the music of Sublime, Begin said they always try to make it fun and a good time for those who come to their shows, including the upcoming performance at Eleanor Rigby’s.

“Expect a pretty crazy good time. All of our shows are pretty high energy. If you think you’re gonna have an early bedtime, just don’t show up — it’s probably gonna be a late night with a lot of loud music and a lot of crazy people.”

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75 Main St., Luzerne 570.283.1300 Tickets at Ticketfly.com, venue or Pittston location at 1705 River St. 52nd Street (Billy Joel tribute): May 23, $7, 21+ Rusted Root: May 18, doors 6 p.m., $24 advance, $28 day of, all-ages Adler’s Appetite: May 22, doors 6 p.m., $15 advance, $20 day of, 21+

CAESARS POCONO RESORTS

1.877.800.5380 www.CPResorts.com Stayin’ Alive (Bee Gees tribute): May 13-14 The Village People: May 15 Byrd Pressley’s Comedy Series: May 27-29 Boogie Wonder Band: June 10-11 Bill Cosby: June 26

DOWNTOWN ARTS

(47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre) Running Into Walls ft. Ben Freeman / Conscious Pilot / Gaje / Ohm / Freckletone / Ramses / Emcee: Diesis-I: April 22, 8 p.m., $10, 18+

ELEANOR RIGBY’S

603 Route 6, Jermyn www.myspace.com/eleanorrigbys Badfish (Sublime tribute): April 21, 6 p.m.

Breathe Carolina: April 25, 6 p.m.

Quiet Drive: April 28, 6:30 p.m.

Murder Death Kill: April 29, 6:30 p.m.

Gallagher: May 7, 8 p.m.

Hit the Lights / YMAEWK: May 8, 6 p.m.

Kill The Coward: May 14, 6 p.m.

The Queers: May 25, 6:30 p.m.

EMBASSY VINYL

352 Adams Ave., Scranton Tigers Jaw / Lee Corey Oswald: April 28, 8 p.m., $5, all ages Dead Rider: May 13, 7 p.m., $6, all ages The Beets: May 17, 7 p.m., cost TBA, all ages The Body / Nimbus Terrifix / Esophagus: May 20, 8 p.m., $8, all ages

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F.M. KIRBY CENTER

71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre Phone: 570.826.1100 NEPA Philharmonic Season Finale: May 6, 8 p.m.

Stephen Lynch: May 7, 8 p.m., $24.50$35 Sully Erna: May 14, 8 p.m., $24.50-$35

“The Big Adventures of Stuart Little:” May 19, 10 a.m.

The Science of Magic: May 20, 10 a.m.

Laurie Berkner Band: May 21, 2 p.m., $27-$37 Daniel O’Donnell: May 31-June 1, 7 p.m., $57-$87 Drive-By Truckers: June 21, 8 p.m., $28

MOUNT AIRY CASINO RESORT

44 Woodland Rd., Mount Pocono Phone: 877.682.4791 www.mountairycasino.com Jim Florentine: April 30, 9 p.m., $15, Gypsies

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15 N. River St., Plains Twp. 570.821.9825 Tyme Band: April 30, 8 p.m.

3rd Degree: June 10, 9 p.m.

Praise The Roof (Benefit for Monroe County Habitat For Humanity): April 30, 6 p.m., $10 Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes: May 7, 8 p.m., $28-$38 Blackmore’s Night: May 14, 8 p.m., $36 Dark Star Orchestra: May 17, 8 p.m., $27 advance, $29 day of Tower of Power: May 19, 8 p.m., $35-$45 Kenny Vance & The Planotones: May 21, 8 p.m., $35-$45

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1307 Park Ave., Williamsport, Phone: www.thehivepa.com Mother of Mercy / Agitator / Sawed Off / Jabberjaw / Ghostwalk / Moths: April 29, 6:30 p.m., $10

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Travis Tritt: April 29, 8 p.m., $46.25$51.25 Gary Allan: May 6, 8 p.m., $49.25$54.25 Whitesnake: May 15, 8 p.m., $38.75 The Wailers: May 19, 8 p.m., $28

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301 Lake St., Dallas 570.674.6719 www.misericordia.edu/theartsandmore Jazz in July: “Old Time is Still aFlying, The New Torch Bearers of Classic Jazz” ft. Dan Levinson and his New Millennium All Stars: July 18, 8 p.m. $8 lawn, $15 amphitheater, $120 tables for six (on sale 5/3 by calling 570.674.6719) Under the Stars Summer Arts Festival ft. Mary Wilson, an original founding member of The Supremes: July 23, 8 p.m., $20 lawn, $30 amphitheater, $270 tables for six. (on sale 5/3 by calling 570.674.6719)

MOHEGAN SUN ARENA

255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Twp. Elton John: April 22, 8 p.m., $29-$139 Avenged Sevenfold / Three Days Grace / Sevendust: April 29, 7 p.m., $25-$44.75 Barney Live in Concert Birthday Bash: May 10-11, TIMES VARY, $15-$55 Michael Buble: June 8, 8 p.m., $61.20$103.65

PENN’S PEAK

665 N. River St., Plains Phone: 570.822.2992 Zach Deputy: April 21 Mark Karan & Jemimah Puddleduck: April 22 Brothers Past: April 23 Girls, Guns and Glory: April 29 Jam Stampede: April 30 Mystery Fyre: May 5 Clarence Spady Band: May 13 Mahavishnu Project: May 14

SCRANTON COMMUNITY CONCERTS

Mellow Theater, 501 Vine St. Scranton Phone: 570.955.1455, www.lackawanna.edu, etix.com Prices vary, student and group rates available The Music of Simon and Garfunkel starring A.J. Swearingen & Jonathan Beedle: April 29

SCRANTON CULTURAL CENTER

420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton Phone: 888.669.8966 “The View” with a Scranton Attitude Let’s Hear it from the Boys: May 6, 6 p.m., $6 Duck for President, Fancy Nancy & Other Stories: May 7, 10 a.m. Wiggles & Giggles, 11 a.m., show. $7 NEPA Philharmonic Masterworks IV: Inspiration: May 7, 8 p.m., $32-$65

SHERMAN THEATER

524 Main St., Stroudsburg Phone: 570.420.2808, www.shermantheater.com The Real Deal / Survay Says: April 22, 6 p.m., $10 Taking Back Sunday / Circa Survive: April 28, $30

105 Carroll Road, Sunbury 570.286.9911 www.spyglassridgewinery.com 6th Annual Blues Fest: May 21, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. ft. Big Bill Morganfield, son of Muddy Waters

TOYOTA PAVILION AT MONTAGE MOUNTAIN

1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton Sugarland / Sara Bareilles: June 18, 7:30 p.m., $36.50-$71 Def Leppard / Heart / Evan Watson: June 29, 7:30 p.m., $39-$122.15 Vans Warped Tour: July 14, 11 a.m., $43.50 Brad Paisley: July 22, 4 p.m., $34$73.90 Motley Crue / Poison / New York Dolls: July 31, 7 p.m., $40-$116.15

VINTAGE THEATER

119 Penn Ave., Scranton 570.589.0271 Ted Leo / Eww Yaboo / Langor: April 30, 8 p.m., $10 PHILADELPHIA

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3421 Willow St., Philadelphia Phone: 215.LOVE.222 Iron & Wine / The Low Anthem: April 21, 8:30 p.m.

Bayside: April 23, 6:30 p.m.

Atmosphere / Blueprint: April 24, 8 p.m.

Coheed and Cambria: April 26, 8 p.m.

Brand New: April 27, 8 p.m.

Rusko: April 29, 8:30 p.m.

Rise Against / Bad Religion: May 2-3, 7 p.m.

Stone Sour: May 4, 8 p.m.

Thenewdeal: May 5, 8:30 p.m.

Dark Star Orchestra (Grateful Dead Tribute): May 6, 8:30 p.m.

Cage the Elephant: May 7, 8:30 p.m.

Deftones / Dillinger Escape Plan: May 10, 8 p.m.

THE FILLMORE AT THE TLA

334 South St., Philadelphia Phone: 215.922.1011 Soulive / Nigel Hall: April 22, 9 p.m.

The Kills / Cold Cave / The Entrance Band: April 27, 8 p.m.

Further Seems Forever / Mewithoutyou: April 28, 7:30 p.m.

Of Montreal / Painted Palms: April 29, 9 p.m.

Money Making Jam Boys / OCD: Moosh & Twist and Jaguar Wright: April 30, 9 p.m.

Peter Bjorn and John / Bachelorette: May 1, 9 p.m.

Lil B / Dirty South Joe / Chill Moody / Tone Trump: May 2, 8 p.m.

Jon Anderson: May 4, 8 p.m.

Foals / Freelance Whales / The Naked and Famous: May 5, 9 p.m.

Amon Amarth: May 6, 9 p.m.

Donald Gover / Childish Gambino: May 11, 8 p.m.

Aaron Karo: May 12, 8 p.m.

Reverend Horton Heat / The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band: May 13, 9 p.m.

Manchester Orchestra: May 14, 8 p.m.

Blue October / The Soldier Thread: May 15, 8 p.m.

KESWICK THEATER

Easton Road-Keswick Ave, Glenside, Pa. Phone: 215.572.7650 “Jesus Christ Superstar:” April 21-23, TIMES VARY Dennis Miller: April 28, 8 p.m.

Asia: April 29, 8 p.m.

Max & Ruby: April 30, 1 p.m. & 4 p.m.

Vicki Lawrence & Mama: a Two Woman Show, May 5, 8 p.m.

Bruce Cockburn: May 6, 8 p.m.

Love Songs, Doo Wop & Rock ’n’ Roll: May 7, 8 p.m.

Mint Condition: May 8, 7:30 p.m.

Tommy Emmanuel & The Australian All Stars Band: May 11, 8 p.m.

MANN MUSIC CENTER

52nd and Parkside, Philadelphia Phone: 215.893.1999 Willie Nelson: May 27, 3:30 p.m.

TOWER THEATER

69th and Ludlow Sts. Upper Darby Phone: 610.352.2887 James Blunt / Christina Perri: April 23, 8 p.m.

Steve Miller Band / Gregg Allman Band: April 26, 8 p.m.

Neil Young: April 30-May 1, 8 p.m.

Stone Temple Pilots / Rose Hill Drive: May 5, 8 p.m.

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Tickets are $29-$139 and are available at the box office or Ticketmaster.

My Chemical Romance / Thursday / The Architects: May 6, 8 p.m.

Warren Haynes: May 14, 9 p.m.

Elvis Costello / The Imposters: May 19, 8 p.m.

Chelsea Handler: May 20, 8 p.m.

Fleet Foxes: May 21, 9 p.m.

TROCADERO

10th & Arch St, Philadelphia Phone: 215.336.2000 Symphony X: April 21, 7 p.m.

The 74s / the Difference: April 22, 6:30 p.m.

Sepultura: April 24, 5:30 p.m.

Scala / Kolacny Brothers: April 26, 7 p.m.

The Collective Hip Hop Showcase: April 27, 9 p.m.

Balkan Beat Box: April 28, 7 p.m.

Down: April 29, 7 p.m.

Wax: May 1, 7 p.m.

Holy Grail: May 3, 7 p.m.

Protest the Hero: May 4, 7 p.m.

Family Force 5: May 5, 6 p.m.

Tempertrend: May 6, 6:30 p.m.

The Airborne Toxic Event: May 7 & 9, 7 p.m.

Sleigh Bells / CSS (Cansei De Ser Sexy): May 8, 7 p.m.

The Twilight Singers: May 10, 7 p.m.

SUSQUEHANNA BANK CENTER

1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, NJ. Phone: 609.365.1300 Thirty Seconds To Mars: April 30, 8 p.m.

Bruno Mars & Janelle Monae: May 8, 7 p.m.

Sugarland: May 14, 7:30 p.m.

Daughtry / Lifehouse / Colbie Caillat: May 15, 6 p.m.

3 Doors Down: May 22, 1 p.m.

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950 Hersheypark Dr., Hershey Phone: 717.534.3911 Jason Aldean / Eric Church / JaneDear girls: April 30, 7:30 p.m.

POST GAZETTE PAVILION AT STAR LAKE

Route 18 and 22, Pittsburgh Phone: 724.947.740 Avalanche Tour: May 6, 3 p.m.

Sugarland: May 15, 7:30 p.m.

WHITAKER CENTER

222 Market St., Harrisburg Phone: 717.214.ARTS The Machine (Pink Floyd Tribute): May 13, 8 p.m.

Get the Led Out (Led Zeppelin Tribute): May 14, 8 p.m.

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2124 Broadway, New York, NY. Phone: 212.496.7070 James Blunt: April 21, 8 p.m.

Gladys Knight: May 5, 8 p.m.

BETHEL WOODS CENTER Bethel NY www.bethelwoodscenter.org Roger McGuinn: May 6, 8 p.m.

Eileen Ivers: May 14, 8 p.m.

Phish: May 27-29, 7:30 p.m.

BROOME COUNTY ARENA

1 Stuart Street, Binghamton, NY Phone: 670.778.6626 Trans-Siberian Orchestra: May 20, 8 p.m.

HAMMERSTEIN BALLROOM 311 W. 34th St, New York, NY. Phone: 212.279.7740 Diddy Dirty Money: April 22, 7 p.m.

Stone Sour / Theory of a Deadman: April 29, 6 p.m.

Kylie Minogue: May 2-4, 8 p.m.

Jeremih / New Boyz / Mike Posner / Flo Rida / Jay Sean: May 20, 8 p.m.

Joaquin Sabina: May 25, 8 p.m.

THE FILLMORE AT IRVING PLAZA

17 Irving Place, New York, N.Y. Phone: 212.777.6800 EOTO: April 22, 8 p.m.

The New Mastersounds: April 23, 8 p.m.

Greyson Chance & Cody Simpson: April 26, 6:30 p.m.

Volbeat: April 27, 6:30 p.m.

Wolfgang Gartner: April 28, 9 p.m.

Dark Star Orchestra: April 29, 8 p.m.

Yelle: April 30, 7:30 p.m.

Combichrist: May 4, 7 p.m.

Calle 13, May 6, 7 p.m.

Cavalera Conspiracy: May 10, 7 p.m.

Blue October: May 12, 7 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.

Echo and the Bunnymen: May 13-14, 8 p.m.

Whitesnake: May 18, 7 p.m.

The 11th Annual Joey Ramone’s Birth-

day Bash: May 19, 7 p.m.

Blackfield: May 20, 7:30 p.m.

Apocalyptica: May 21, 8 p.m.

The Maine / Augustana: May 24-25, 6 p.m.

Brendan Perry / Robin Guthrie: May 31, 7:30 p.m.

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50 State Rt. 120 East Rutherford, N.J. Rammstein: May 5, 8 p.m.

ROSELAND BALLROOM

239 52nd Street, New York, NY. Phone: 212.777.6800 Kid Cudi: April 20, 8 p.m., April 21-22, 7 p.m.

Axwell: April 23, 9 p.m.

Lupe Fiasco: April 24-25, 8 p.m.

Bruno Mars & Janelle Monae: May 4, 7:30 p.m.

The Cars: May 25, 8 p.m.

BOARDWALK HALL

Atlantic City, NJ Phone: 609.348.7803 Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan: April 30, 8 p.m.

Usher / AKON: May 6, 8 p.m.

Charlie Wilson: May 7, 7:30 p.m.

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Atlantic City, NJ Phone:1.866.MYBORGATA Louis C.K.: April 23, 8 p.m. & 11 p.m.

Stevie Nicks: May 6, 8 p.m.

Jason Bonham’s Led-Zepplin Experience: May 6, 9 p.m.

Steve Angello: May 7, 10 p.m.

Crosby & Nash: May 13, 9 p.m.

Larry King: May 14, 9 p.m.

Mike Marino: May 20, 9 p.m.

James Taylor: May 21, 8 p.m.

Live From Daryl’s House: May 27, 9 p.m.

Weezer: May 27, 9 p.m.

Paul Simon: May 28, 8 p.m.

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The Downtown Fiction / He Is We / Cady Groves / Amely: April 25, 6 p.m.

Snoop Dogg: April 27, 8 p.m.

Brand New: April 28, 6:30 p.m.

Runner Runner: April 29, 6 p.m.

Harddrive Live Tour: April 30, 6:30 p.m.

Upon a Burning Body: May 2, 5 p.m.

All Time Low: May 4, 6 p.m.

The AP Tour ft. Black Veil Brides / Destroy Rebuild / Until God Shows: May 5, 5 p.m.

Gallagher: May 8, 7 p.m.

Reverend Horton Heat: May 11, 8 p.m.

Sebastian Bach: May 12, 7 p.m.

Bowling for Soup: May 14, 7 p.m.

(HED)P.E. / Mushroomhead: May 18 6:30 p.m.

Crossfade: May 26, 7 p.m.

Royal Comedy Tour: May 7, 7 p.m.

Paul Simon: May 10-11, 8 p.m.

Warren Haynes Band: May 12, 8 p.m.

Adele: May 19, 8 p.m.

Chelsea Handler: May 21, Times Vary Elvis Costello / The Imposters: May 22-23, 8 p.m.

Wavy Gravy: May 27, 7:30 p.m.

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hen it comes to music, it’s refreshing to come across someone like Sarah Blacker. In a society where worth ethic seems to dwindle more and more, Blacker pushes along through the thick and thin just to keep doing what she loves most: Performing on stage.

“When I was very little, I would have dreams every night of performing,” Blacker said, phoning in while traveling from Boston to Philadelphia. “I was not only singing and dancing, but I was doing acrobatics as well.

So every night that I get to play music for people, I’m living my dream.”

Blacker doesn’t do acrobatics anymore, but her show — which she brings to the River St. Ale House Monday, April 25 — is full of her impressive voice and melodic picking on both a guitar and mandolin. Although she does travel with a band at times, this particular show will be a solo performance.

Blacker’s start did not come

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easy. She never took a guitar lesson, but instead taught herself how to play in a very unconventional way.

“I learned to play through writing songs,” she said. “I used to write three or four songs a day by sitting down and putting my hands on different places on the guitar. I was basically making things up as I went.”

After an exponential amount of songs written, she decided to take her life after high school to the Berklee School of Music in Boston, where Blacker learned the most about a song’s structure and how to really captivate an audience with a tune.

“At Berklee, I was disclosed to more music than I would have been anywhere else,” Blacker explained. “Not only do you listen to more music, but since the environment was so competitive, it made me want to practice more.”

Now, Blacker tries to perform anywhere. She’s shared the stage with countless other musicians

such as Vince Welnick, the late keyboard player of the Grateful Dead, and Jason Isbell, a former member of Drive By Truckers.

Blacker has also played venues far and wide, ranging from huge sites that hold festivals, to some of the best theaters in New York City. The most impressive part is that Blacker has done this all by herself, without the help of traditional management or promoters, and she explains that it is not easy: “That hardest part is finding time to write songs between all of the booking and promoting,” she says. “There has to be a balance between the business end and creative side of things. It is really great that is there is so much you can do on your own, but there is also much more required of the artist because of that. You definitely get more opportunities. It’s changed over the years, and this is the new music model for most people now.”

Blacker’s recent release, “Come What May,” was funded by a new tool that is popular for “Do It Yourself ” artists, Kickstarter. Kickstarter allows anyone from musicians and filmmakers to inventors and explores to raise money. The artist sets a goal that needs to be reached. Then, the fans pledge money to help the artist reach the goal. Blacker took advantage of this trend and raised a few thousand dollars.

“I really enjoy the social networking that comes with being a musician,” said Blacker. “I have an online family of people that I’ve met through traveling, and it’s a great way to stay in touch and keep them updated. It was great to get the money in advance.”

For now, Blacker is going to keep pushing along and living her dream. She continues to write songs when she can, and she hopes to jump on a few tours as an opener this summer. You can always expect her to play music, and you can always expect it to be powerful and stick with you — and she loves every bit of it.

“It’s all worth it: Performing, just being on stage, connecting with an audience, meeting new people, traveling and really just being an inspiration to people or giving something to relate to.” W Sarah Blacker, Mon., April 25, 9 p.m., River St. Ale House (1575 River Road, Pittston). No cover, 21+ event. Info: sarahblacker.com, theriverstreetalehouse.com, 570.602.6374

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Critics like to throw around terms like “postmodern,” “deconstructionist,” “satirical” and even “entertaining” to describe the movie “Scream,” but “Scream” was always anything but. It was smug and, like practically anything produced in the ’90s, slathered with a heavy dollop of cheap irony. “Scream” didn’t reinvent the slasher genre — it only made it more facile. What’s the point of making your characters aware of the cliches that surround them when they still blindly adhere to them?

And stuffing your movie with references to other movies doesn’t make it smart, it makes it “Epic Movie.” “Scream” was never as clever as it considered itself to be, but that didn’t stop it from becoming popular, nor did it stop it from spawning three

sequels each more numbingly self-aware than the last.

“Scream 4” marks the series at its most obnoxious. It isn’t because the film is unnecessary, it’s because “Scream 4” realizes it’s unnecessary and is only too happy to keep reminding audiences about its pointlessness.

In what has to count as a first for this series, “Scream 4” opens with a sequence that is legitimately clever.

Without giving too much away, it’s a self-reflexive bit that is unpredictable as well as amusing and comments on the original film in a gently vicious way. Unfortunately, once this moment ends, it’s business as usual, and “Scream 4” quickly conforms to its audience’s expectations. After writing a popular self-help tome, Sidney

Prescott (Neve Campbell), one of the few surviving characters in the “Scream” series, makes a brief stop in her hometown of Woodsboro in order to promote the book. But on the eve of her return, old Ghostface starts killing off the teenaged cast. As a side note, Kevin Williamson returned to scripting duties on “Scream 4” and although he was never very good at crafting believable dialogue, he’s really terrible here. At 46, he now only has the vaguest grasp of what the teens of today are actually like. In Williamson’s world, all teenage girls dish about the latest episode of “Top Chef,” proudly display “Suspiria” on their DVD shelves and speak in an irritating combination of techno jargon and movie references.

At any rate, Sidney and her

when you can have a cop named Anthony Perkins who mumbles out a “Die Hard” reference after he gets stabbed in the forehead. niece (Emma Roberts) are Ghostface’s prime targets, and to And hey, people love it when characters stare into the camera say anymore would spoil it for and rattle off the titles of every those who might actually want to see this. So please enjoy these horror movie remake from the last 10 years, right? That’s irrispoilers from “Hop” instead: tainment!

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4” is definitely not going to change your mind. Yet again the Although quick moving, “Scream 4” is indistinguishable characters are not recognizably from the slasher movies it looks human, they’re just humandown on, and by the time the shaped vessels created solely unlikely final twist has been for the purposes of dying or revealed, the film has long since sarcastically barking out film ran out of steam. But the worst trivia. And speaking of film aspect about “Scream 4” is that trivia, “Scream 4” is filled with its existence only means that it. In fact it’s pretty much what passes for wit in this movie. The “Scary Movie 5” isn’t that far film references are ever-present behind. Are you happy now, and suffocating. Why just have a “Scream 4”? cop get stabbed in the forehead

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“I had to push the release date back to May 31,” said Knight, who called in from his Boston home. “It’s very typical in this business to kind of push the dates back, but it’s still in May.” You know, Knight has done this once or twice before. The original date was May 3, and the extra couple of weeks afford the artist more time to organize what will be a hectic spring and summer. In addition to the two albums and a 41-date arena tour with BSB, Knight will also be holding autograph signings and performing radio promo events in support of his new album.

“Like you were saying earlier, (saying that I’m) being busy is ‘a gross understatement,’” Knight noted, referencing my introduction to our chat on “The RRS.” “I’ll probably be doing an instore (signing) or maybe a radio show here, and then have to rush back to the arena to do the actual two hour show that we’re doing with the Backstreet Boys.”

The first single from “Unfinished” is the up-tempo track, “Let’s Go Higher,” written by “What You Got” singer and the Lady Gaga “Just Dance”-featured Colby O’Donnis. The Grammy-nominated O’Donnis had “Let’s Go Higher” in the bank for a minute. He sent it to Knight despite the fact that Knight was looking for ideas for a track already created for the album.

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Knight said. He flew out to O’Donnis’ house to cut the vocals. “They have an intercom system in the house. His mom would call up, ‘Colby, dinner’s ready!’ and he’d be like, ‘Yo, Jordan, let’s take a break, dinner’s ready.”

The New Kid spent a couple days at O’Donnis’ crib and had nothing but great things to say about the experience — and the food. Knight felt like a kid again because when his band was first starting out, it was a similar situation. The guys would rehearse in Knight’s basement, break for food upstairs and return for more recording.

Knight didn’t talk with the other guys about promoting his solo project over the summer. He insists that it won’t conflict with anything that New Kids or BSB are doing on tour.

“With all the people that I’m working on with my solo project, I told them all, ‘(The album) cannot get in the way of the New Kids on the Block,’” Knight said.

“I don’t want there to be any kinds of conflict. I only want each thing to enhance the other.”

The New England native believes that the NKOTB comeback will help his album, but that wasn’t the primary motivating factor in the release of his fifth solo LP. “The resurgence of the New Kids obviously gives it a lot more exposure,” Knight admitted. “I’m happy about that.”

Above all, it seems that Knight is just happy to be in the mix again, solo or with the guys.

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n March, author Jacqueline Winspear published the latest addition of the Maisie Dobbs series. The eighth book, “A Lesson in Secrets,” chronicles the life and adventures of protagonist, Maisie, as her professional life takes an exciting turn.

It is crucial to note that before the prologue, Winspear introduces two quotations that offer counsel with regard to sharing secrets, specifically, the consequence. Through examining the references, readers may infer that wherever a secret exists between or among people, it only takes one person to bring that knowledge forward — a seed that can grow to have deadly results.

The novel is set in early 1930s London when Maisie takes a secret assignment under the joint efforts of Scotland Yard and British Intelligence. As a dual investigator and psychologist, Maisie often works alone. Those who do not follow the series will not be lost, however, an interesting reminder to mention is that Maisie had previously served

as a nurse in World War I, a theme that will once again resurface.

In taking the assignment, Maisie reinvents herself as a professor, only now, with an ulterior motive. As one of the leading investigators, her assignment is to find any individuals associated with the Nazi movement during Pre-War London.

Prior to World War II, there were a number of British sympathizers who accommodated the Nazi cause. Though Winspear’s novel is a work of fiction, she has historically employed factual observations throughout the novel to dramatize and develop her plot further. Violence, for example, is depicted in the book in such a realistic way that at times, the content can be a bit rough to read. Of course, the imagery is believable, as Winspear creatively adapted the recollections from history.

Even considering the structured plot, Winspear weaves the chapters in a suspenseful way without losing her footing.

While there are reoccurring characters throughout the book, each portrayal remains diverse, a task Winspear seems to do with great ease.

The series has gained a wide range of readers due to the blending of historical fiction, violence and even romance. The only aspect of the novel that can be bothersome is Winspear’s tendency to give aspects of the plot away much too early in the book. Otherwise, it should be noted that as a writer, Winspear has very few weaknesses, which is why she remains one of the most adequate writers covering the genre of historical mystery.

Even considering the structured plot, Winspear weaves the chapters in a suspenseful way without losing her footing.

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If only bullying was just smoke, able to rise up in the air and dissipate without really affecting anything or anyone. In reality, bullying is much, much more tangible than smoke, and oftentimes leaves its victims hurt, afraid or worse, as bullying-related suicides among young adults have risen in recent years.

And these days, bullying isn’t just stealing someone’s lunch money or knocking their books out of their hands in the hallway. Sure, there are still bullies who use physical force, but cyberbullying has grown in leaps and bounds since it seems everyone now has a social media page.

Nearly 42 percent of kids have been bullied online, and almost one in four have had it happen more than once, according to DoSomething.org.

A survey on the website also showed that nine out of 10 middle school students have had their feelings hurt online and that 75 percent have visited a website bashing another student. Girls are about twice as likely to be victims — or perpetrators — of cyberbullying than boys.

Statistics from the National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center and the Health Resources and Services Administration indicate that nearly one in three students is involved in bullying and that kids who are obese, gay or have disabilities are up to 63 percent more likely to be bullied than other kids.

It’s shocking numbers like these that made organizers for “Concert For A Cause,” which will be held Wednesday, April 27 at The Woodlands in Plains Twp., want to help. All proceeds from the benefit concert — which will be CFC’s final show after 13 years and raised more than $191,000 for various local charities — will aid the Big Brothers Big Sisters Anti-Bullying Program.

“Compulsory education means everyone needs to be in school, and we feel it’s important for kids to feel safe in their community and their school,” said Tanya Olaviany, program director of Big Brothers Big Sisters. “Most bullies have been bullied themselves at some point in their life, and I think it’s a way that the individual is gaining power and trying to get a sense of feeling good about themselves through that power and not realizing or thinking back to how they felt when they were bullied.”

BBBS’ anti-bullying program began earlier this year, and the organization has done some anti-violence programs in local low-income housing developments and recently partnered with Wyoming Valley West Middle School.

“We’re actually doing groups on site,” Olaviany said. “We meet some of the students there that have been involved in some way in a bullying incident, either witnessed or was a victim or were a bully.

WVW Middle School also established a “Know Bull” project as part of its relationship with BBBS. It is another step the school is taking to be a no-tolerance zone for bullying.

“It’s a way to work with the students to take control of their school and establishing that culture,” Olaviany said.

The anti-bullying program works with six, seventh and eighth graders and one of the first things program facilitators do is have the kids talk about what bullying is and what is considered a bully.

“We use some videos like ‘The Karate Kid’ to kind of point (bullying) out,” Olaviany said. “We have them try to look at situations outside of themselves and what their experiences have been and be able to identify who was the bully and what constitutes bullying. Then we talk to them about the victims and what they think the victims felt, and get them to think.”

Given the age of the kids in the program, most likely they aren’t thinking too much about other people yet.

“That’s just where they are developmentally,” Olaviany explained.

“But with this program, it’s trying to help them realize that something that they thought was funny depends on what the other person’s perception about what they did is, and that’s what they need to start thinking about.” W

reflect on their memories of the annual charity concert

By Alan K. Stout Weekender Music Columnist

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hen the curtain comes down on the final “Concert For A Cause” on April 27, it will be a bittersweet night for many of the bands on the bill. Some have been with the show since it began as “Concert For Karen” in 1999, while some were later added to the roster and yet still became among the event’s biggest supporters. In 2009, in recognition of the show’s 10th anniversary, Mayor Tom Leighton declared “Concert For A Cause Day” in the City of WilkesBarre, and a big part of the reason was to acknowledge the hundreds of musicians that had raised considerable amount money for local charities.

This year’s show will feature a few special performances. The Badlees, who have not played CFC since 2005, will return. And Eric Klein, the original vocalist with UUU, will perform with the band for

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1. Concert For Karen: April 22, 1999. Jitterbugs, Edwardsville.

Leukemia Society of America

2. Concert For Karen II: April 19, 2000 Voodoo Lounge, Luzerne. Leukemia Society of America 3. Concert For Karen III: April 25, 2001. Voodoo Lounge,

the first time in more than 10 years.

As the final CFC approaches, we talked to just a few of the more than 100 musicians that will be plugging in at The Woodlands next week and asked them to share their thoughts and memories.

“It’s been unbelievable event, year after year,” says Mike Krakosky of Plus 3, whose band announced earlier this week that CFC 9 will also be its final performance. “We’ve always looked at it as the show every year, and I’m sure we’re far from being the only ones that feel that way.

“It always gave us an opportunity to get together with our friends from other bands, enjoy the night and absorb the entire local music scene,” he adds. “As a huge fan of local music, I looked forward to seeing all of the other bands’ sets and always mapped out my night to make sure I got to hear a little bit of everything. To be able to be a part of it and help out different worthwhile charities every year, all in one night, was simply an amazing experience.”

Though he has many found musical memories of playing CFC, Krakosky’s favorite is much more personal.

“At CFC 3, we were playing on stage, and my eyes met with a girl in the crowd, smiles were exchanged, and we hung out together at the show for the rest

of the night. Two years later, we were married, and now have three beautiful kids. And I couldn’t be happier.” k8, who a few years ago took it upon herself to build a Facebook page for “Concert For A Cause,” also has a tough time pointing out just one favorite memory.

“It’s hard, but I suppose my favorite is the first time I got to play the show with a full band,” she says. “Having my songs come to life live on stage in that way was awesome. I was trying so hard to keep a straight face during the set, but I couldn’t stop smiling. I think that was the same year I found out that a fan won the k8 CFC poster after bidding $100 in the auction.

It felt good to have my name connected with that donation.

“CFK/CFC has been my favorite show, year after year,” she adds.

“It means getting together with friends and fans to play music, and through that music, to raise awareness and serious amounts of money for some of the most worthy causes in the world. I’m honored to have been a part of it.”

Jeanne Zano, who was there when the show began is 1999, says she’s also been a bit reflective as the final CFC approaches.

“My favorite thing is that I was a part of it from start to finish,” she says. “I was in Flaxy Morgan for the first show at Jitterbugs and will be with the Jeanne Zano Band

when it ends at The Woodlands.

It’s been very rewarding to be able to do what I love to do and help raise money for a worthy cause at the same time. It’s meant making a difference. It’s also been my annual ‘catch-up’ with the musician friends I haven’t been able to see perform or hang with because we’re always doing our own thing. I will miss the event and the CFC albums, which have been a great compilation of talented local artists.”

Paul Young of Panacea has also enjoyed the musical camaraderie of CFC. And though he too feels some sadness as it comes to an end, he reminds everyone that the last bash will be a grand rock show that will have no time for too much sentiment. It will kick some major ass. New memories will be made.

“For me, it was just the overall vibe of the shows themselves,” says Young when looking back. “ We got to see a lot of musicians and people we don’t get to normally see. And we were all there for the same purpose. It’s always been a staple of the NEPA scene and to have just been able to contribute to it and be involved has been great. The show really has been the big event in the area, and even if I wasn’t playing, I attended. I’ve been to every one of them and met so many great people. Sad to see her go, but let’s take her out on a high note.” W

ok back on a good cause 20, 2005. The Woodlands, Plains Twp. Luzerne County Head Start

Plains Twp. United Way Autism Programs

4. Concert For Karen IV: April 24, 2002. The Woodlands, Plains Twp. Leukemia Society of America

8. Concert For A Cause 4: April 26, 2006. The Woodlands, Plains Twp. Wyoming Valley Children’s Association

11. Concert For A Cause 7: A Concert For Karen: April 22, 2009.

The Woodlands, Plains Twp. United Way Leukemia Fund

9. Concert For A Cause 5: April 25, 2007. The Woodlands, Plains Twp. Child Development Council of NEPA

12. Concert For A Cause 8: April 22, 2010. The Woodlands, Plains Twp. United Way Veterans Programs

10. Concert For a Cause 6: April 23, 2008. The Woodlands,

Total money raised to date: $191,930

5. Concert For A Cause: October 8, 2003. The Woodlands, Plains Twp. V.I.S.I.O.N. 6. Concert For a Cause 2: April 28, 2004. The Woodlands, Plains Twp. Children’s Service Center 7. Concert For a Cause 3: April

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Luzerne. Leukemia Society of America

Since the first “Concert For Karen” in 1999, more than 70 acts have performed at the show.

Here, including this year’s event, is a list of all of the acts that have played CFK/CFC: Absolution Ashfall The Badlees Bad Hair Day Bent Blue The Black Orkid Bliss Breaking Benjamin Bret Alexander The Band Brown Cabinet Cider Clove The Collective Crush Days Before Tomorrow Destination West Dirty Water The Drama Club Eddie Appnel Ed Randazzo Eric Klein Eva Katherine 40-Lb. Head Farmer’s Daughter Flaxy Morgan Fighting Zero The Five Percent Jared Campbell Jeanne Zano Band Kristen & The Noise George Wesley Go-Go Gadjet Graces Downfall Charles Havira Iron Cowboy k8 Lemongelli Lessen One Liquid A Maybe Someday Mere Mortals Mighty Fine Wine Miz Morning Pride Mr. Echo Music For Models M80 Negative Space Newpastlife Nicole Erin Carey The Nonrefundables Nowhere Slow Original Black Dog Band OurAfter Owen’s Grudge Panacea popShop The Pennalites Plus 3 Remixtd The SilenTreatment Six Second Yellow Shawn Z. Spit Can The Swims Tribes The Underground Saints UUU VibeLine Wax

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CAR & BIKE EVENTS

Coal Cracker Cruisers (570.876.4034) • Cruise Nights at Advance Auto: Rt. 6 Carbondale, 1st Fri., 6-9 p.m., food, music, door prizes, trophies.

Pocono Mountain Street Rods Friday Night Cruise April 22, 6-9 p.m.

The Villa Capri Cruisers (101 Jane St., Dunmore, 570.344.2014, www.villacapricruisers.com) • Cruise Night: 3rd Friday May-Sept., 6 p.m., all vehicles welcome.

• Cruise Night: 2nd Sunday, MaySept., 6 p.m., TGI Fridays (Route 6, Dickson City), all vehicles welcome.

BENEFITS / CHARITY EVENTS 2nd Annual Multicultural Dinner May 20, 6-8 p.m., Hanover Area Jr./Sr. High School (1600 Sans Souci Pky., Hanover Twp.). $6.50, $3 children 8-under. Features ethnic dance teams and Shawn’s “Your Individual Style” fashion show, whose proceeds benefit the Peace & Justice Center of Wilkes-Barre.

6th annual “Taste of the Valley,” April 28, 5:30-8 p.m. at Fiorelli’s (Main Ave., Peckville). Features nearly 30 area restaurants and caterers, basket raffles and two auctions. $15 adults, $5 kids 12- in advance, $20 at door. All proceeds benefit The Geneva School, the only classical Christian school in NEPA. For info or tickets, call 570.489.7620 or visit www.geneva-school.org.

7th Annual Moonlight in May Walk/Run May 1, Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Registration 3 p.m., walk 5:30 p.m., 5K/10K 6 p.m., Children’s Fun Run 5 p.m., awards 7:15 p.m. Presented by Children’s Advocacy Center, features familythemed events like face painting, educational displays, more. Call 570.969.7313 or visit www.cacnepa.org for info.

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14th Annual Rainbow Walk May 7, Kirby Park, registration 9 a.m., walk begins 10 a.m., benefits Candy’s Place. Call 570.714.8800 for info.

Association for the Blind • Celebrity Guest Bartending fundraiser: May 5, 6-10 p.m., Mr. Tony’s (N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre). Music by

Millennium, Vince Brust Studios’ Cinco De Mayo Dancers from 8-10 p.m. Call Ed Troy for info, 570.823.7626.

Local Heroes Day and Family Fair April 30, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Lackawanna County Center for Public Safety (30 Valley View Business Park, Jessup). Features face painting, crafts and other children’s activities; music by The Wannabees, local heroes slideshow, more.

National Mom Prom Night April 29, 8-11 p.m., Irem Temple Country Club, Dallas, ladies only. Features cash bar, hors d’oeuvres. $30 advance, $35 at door. Benefits Greater Northeast Chapter of American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Call 570.675.2026 for info.

Praise The Roof, a Battle-ofthe-Church-Bands Benefit for Monroe County Habitat For Humanity April 30, 6 p.m. at The Sherman Theater (524 Main St., Stroudsburg). $10.

Riley’s Road to Recovery April 30, noon-6 p.m., Wright Township Fire Hall (477 S. Main Road, Mountain Top). Features raffles, Chinese auctions, entertainment, bake sale, more. $7 adults, $5 12under. Benefits Riley Daniel Schmidt, who was born with End Stage Renal Disease. Call 631.680.3874 for info.

Rock for Autism benefit concert April 30, 3-9 p.m., The Irish Wolf Pub (Linden St., Scranton).

Features The Mess, Sucker, Jasper Harp, Walter Prez, Mike Jinx, James “The Wingman” Holeva, Joe McCarthy’s Ghost, Casey Jones, Terry Childers, more. $5 minimum donation, 21+. All proceeds benefit S.A.F.E. (Supporting Autism and Families Everywhere). Find the event on Facebook for more info.

Shine a Light for Autism through April 30, New Story (1150 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming). Bluecolored 60-watt bulbs, $3. Call 570.714.2350 for info.

Volunteers of America (25 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.825.5261) • Celebrity Dinner: May 4, Genetti’s in Wilkes-Barre. Guest speaker: Tim Brown. $100 adults, $50 students accompanied by adult. A VIP reception with Brown planned as silent auction, limited number of tickets available.

Walk to Cure Juvenile Diabetes May 14, register 9:30 a.m., 10 a.m., Endless Mountains Riding Trail, start at Pump ’n’ Pantry (Route 706, Montrose). 3.5-mile walk to benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Visit walktocurejuvenilediabetes.org or self-sponsor day of walk.

Wine Tasting Spring Fundraiser May 20, 6-10 p.m., Maiolatesi Wine Cellars (210 Green Grove Road, Scott Twp.) Features basket raffles, dinner by Cangiano’s, more.

WFTE FM 90.3/105.7 Get On the Air Benefit Concerts • Northern Outlaws / Paul Martin / Casey Jones / Jasper: April 24, 7 p.m., Irish Wolf Pub (503 Linden St., Scranton).

Wyoming Valley Children’s Association (570.288.4350) • 5K Run and Kids Fun Run: April 27, 6 p.m. Race begins at River Commons Millennium Circle and runs through Kirby Park. Post-race bash and happy hour Rodano’s on Public Square, Wilkes-Barre for race participants, supporters and friends of WVCA from 7-9 p.m.

• 19th Annual Walk-a-thon: April 30, 10 a.m. at WVCA building in Forty Fort. Family-friendly post-walk party immediately after for all participants.

EVENTS 6th Annual Mothers Day Intertribal Powwow May 7, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., May 8, 10 a.m.-dusk, Noxen Fire Co. Grounds (Stull Road, Noxen). Features, emcee Richard Gray Owl Green, host drum Mother Earth Drum, with Thunder Over Mountains, Yellow Thunder and Turtle Creek, storyteller Grace Dove, more. Free, dogs welcome, but must be leashed. Bring own lawn chair.

Volunteers needed, contact Natalie, 570.947.2097, Wisteria18704@yahoo.com for info.

Asbury United Methodist Church (720 Delaware St., Scranton, 570.343.1035) • Hoagie Sale: every third Thurs. $4, includes chips. Call to place orders, pick up in church kitchen 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Chicory House and Folklore Society (www.folkloresociety.org, 570.333.4007) events: • Contra Dance: May 7, 7:30 p.m., Church of Christ Uniting (Sprague

Ave., Kingston). $9 adults, $25 families. No partner or previous experience necessary.

Chinchilla Hose Company (Shady Lane Rd., 570.586.5726, www.chcfire.net) • Annual Pizza Sale: every Fri. through Lent. Red, white and white broccoli square pizza available.

Proceeds benefit the firehouse. Call to order or walk-in.

Dietrich Theater (60 E. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, 570.996.1500, www.dietrichtheater.com) calendar of events: ❏ Intergenerational Classes: • Quilting: Wed. through July 20, 6-7:30 p.m., 13+. $6/class. Learn early American quilting techniques to make double pinwheel quilt. All materials provided, call to register.

• Open Studio: Painting, Drawing & Pottery: April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 7-8:30 p.m., 13+, $50/four classes, $15/class. Call to register. ❏ Adult Classes: • Decorative Painting: April 20, 27, May 11, 18, 25, June 15, 22, 29, noon-3 p.m., 16+, $20/class + cost of painting surface. Pre-registration required, call to sign up.

• Pottery & Sculptures: April 25, 7-8:30 p.m., 13+. $60, all materials supplied. Call to register.

• Basketry-Black Ash Wearable Pouch: May 7, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 16+, $60, all materials provided. Call to register.

• Sign Language for Beginners: Thurs., April 21, May 12, 26, 6:30-7:30 p.m., 16+. $60.

• Sign Language Level 1: Thurs. April 21, May 12, 26, 7:30-8:30 p.m., $50. ❏ Special Events: • Free children’s movie: April 30, 11 a.m., includes popcorn and soda, first come, first serve.

• Brazilian Classical Guitar Concert “Gritos d’ Alma:” May 15, 3 p.m., $10.

Call for info.

• Grand Canyon of Pa. Bus Trip: June 2, leave 7:45 a.m., return about 7 p.m., $100, space limited, call to register. ❏ Spring 2011 Film Festival, through April 21. See website for films and show times.

Greek Food Festival May 11-14, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church (32 East Ross St., Wilkes-Barre). Eat-in/take-out, free local delivery within two miles of church for orders $30+. Call 570.823.4805 for info.

Hughestown Hose Co. (Center St., Hughestown, 570.654.4188, hughestownfiredept.us) • Annual Fish Fry: April 22, 4:30-8:30 p.m. $8 adults, free, children 8-.

Tickets at door, features Easter Bunny, gift baskets, more.

King’s College: (133 North River St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.5957 or www.kings.edu) events: • Cantores Christi Regis Spring Concert: April 29-30, McCormick Campus Ministry Center, free.

Lackawanna College events: ❏ Environmental Institute events: (Rt. 435, Covington Twp., 570.842.1506, www.lackawanna.edu) • Feather Art: through June 2, free with local artist Allen Crothamel.

• Natural Wonders: every other Thurs. through June 2, 1-2:30 p.m., ages 3-5, cost $40/6-class series.

Pre-registration required.

• Geothermal Energy 101: May 10, 6:30-8 p.m., $4, pre-registration required, • “Good Food” film: May 11, 6:30 p.m., free, pre-registration required. Popcorn/light refreshments provided.

Luzerne County Community College (1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke) • 13th Annual Flea Market and Collectible Show: May 7, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. in ECC and ATC parking lot. Features 70+ vendors, 50/50 raffles, theme basket auction, more, plus an iPad 2 raffle, tickets $2 each, $5 for 3. To volunteer or to vend, call 740.0735 or e-mail alumni@luzerne.edu, spaces start at $20.

Misericordia University events (www.misericordia.edu, 570.674.6372, box office 674.6719): • Nursing students diaper collection: through May 6 to benefit Angelic Diaper Ministries, Inc. of Dallas. Drop off in the Dept. of Nursing offices, 2 nd floor, College of Health Sciences bldg. or Banks Student Life Center lobby. For info, call 674.6474 or visit www.misericordia.edu/nursing.

• Ensemble Evening Music: May 2, 7:30 p.m., features Misericordia jazz, wind and flute ensembles and Chamber Singers.

• An Evening of Violin and Piano: May 4, 7:30 p.m., features adjunct instructor John Vaida on violin and Timothy Burns on piano. Free and open to public.

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By Rachel A. Pugh

Weekender General Manager

Marissa Phillips, left, and some of her jewelry.

Strange Days jewelry’s dramatic appeal

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Gothic and punk fashion, but I also have a major soft spot for the Victorian era, so somehow I try to combine all of those aspects. One day I’ll create a piece that’s dripping with keys and layers of chain, while another day I’ll combine delicate glass pearls with fabric roses. It’s too hard to settle on one style to focus on 100 percent, so I just take all the things I love and try to make them meet halfway.

WEEKENDER: What inspires you?

PHILLIPS: I’m huge into Japanese street fashion. The Japanese Gothic Lolita subculture specificially, which manages to be both sinister and delicate, is a huge inspiration for me. I also have my walls plastered with my personal fashion icons/muses, which include Neo-Victorian musician Emilie Autumn, burlesque queen Veronica Varlow and punk rock vixen Siouxsie Sioux.

WEEKENDER: Where do you get the materials for your designs?

PHILLIPS: Besides the obvious craft-supply stores, I scour a lot of thrift stores and flea markets for interesting charms and other components that make a lot of my pieces one-of-a-kind. Also, a lot of people like to give me pieces of old, broken jewelry that they’ve been holding onto for years, hoping I can

breathe new life into it.

WEEKENDER: Where can people buy your jewelry?

PHILLIPS: You can purchase my jewelry online and in person. You can find what I guess I’d consider some of my more subtle or conventional pieces at the Arts Seen Gallery in downtown Wilkes-Barre. For my pieces that are more dramatic, I have an online shop, Strange Days at www.ourstrangedays. etsy.com. There is also a Strange Days facebook page (facebook.com/ ourstrangedays) where anyone can message me and discuss a custom order.

WEEKENDER: Who are some of your favorite alternative designers?

PHILLIPS: Oh wow, there are so many. While the Japanese designer, Naoto Hirooka, will forever hold the No. 1 spot on my list of top designers, the two brands I’ve really had my eye on lately are Toxic Vision and Jeantrix. Toxic Vision’s latest line included studded lace cloaks and spiked leather hot-pants, while Jeantrix caught my attention with their sparkled designer eyepatches. My personal style preferences are a bit over the top.

WEEKENDER: How can people check out more of your designs?

PHILLIPS: While people can always check out my shop on Etsy, I’d say a good way to stay up to date on my creations is to check out my blog. I create a lot of things that don’t always necessarily make it into the store or the art gallery. For instance, I’ve been working on some random projects lately, such as homemade lip glosses and spiked bras. Something like that I don’t put up for direct sale, but I post about it on my blog, and as always, if anyone’s interested all they have to do is let me know.

WEEKENDER: What plans do you have for your jewelry in the future?

PHILLIPS: I have a number of things on the way in the near future.

There’s not all that much on my online shop right now, but that’s because in just a few weeks I’ll be premiering a whole new line of jewelry. Expect huge, shoulder-length chain earrings and a wide variety of connector rings.

Basically, expect drama ... and lots of chain. Also, in a few weeks, I’m going to make some major changes to my blog. I have some fun things in store for anyone who follows my work or my designs. W

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he Weekender got the opportunity to interview local punk and Gothic fashionista Marissa Phillips. A 25-year-old jewelry designer from Kingston, Phillips, who recently became a staff writer for Gothic Beauty Magazine and writes the alternative fashion blog Fashion Vandals at fashionvandals.tumblr.com, talks about her inspiration and what can be expected from her edgy creations.

WEEKENDER: Who is Marissa Phillips?

PHILLIPS: I’m an alternative fashion fanatic — it’s all I talk about, so I pity my friends who constantly have to listen. While I have my own projects, I just love encouraging and supporting everyone else who is doing what it is they want to do, whether or not it garners mainstream recognition. And I’m always keeping busy, always juggling a few projects at once. While I’ve been writing and making jewelry for years, I’ve recently begun to more actively pursue fashion journalism, and I’ve also been dabbling in modeling and makeup artistry.

WEEKENDER: How would you describe your jewelry?

PHILLIPS: I have an obsession with

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VOTING ENDS FRIDAY, APRIL 22 AT NOON! BEST BEARD WINNER RECEIVES:

• Case of Coors Light • Gift certificates to Mackrell’s Barbershop, 329 North Washington Ave. Scranton

• Pizza from Vince the Pizza Prince, 600 Pittston Ave. Scranton

• Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Luxury Box tickets for 12 guests

A TASTE OF THE POCONOS The Fourth Annual Pocono Mountain Restaurant Week will be held Thursday, April 28-Saturday, May 7.

The event kicks off at Liquid (907 Main St., Stroudsburg) Tuesday, April 26 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. where attendees can meet chefs and restaurant owners.

Admission to the kickoff is free and includes samples and sips, but donations will be taken for Meals on Wheels.

In addition to Liquid, the other restaurants participating in Restaurant Week are: Sand Spring Modern Cuisine (RR 1 Sand Spring Road, Cresco); Woodfield Manor Chophouse (Swiftwater Road, Paradise); Frog Town Inn & 6 Acres Restaurant (Route 390 North, Canadensis); Casino Theatre (110 Route 611, Mount Pocono); Le Sorelle Cucina (Mount Airy Casino Resort, 44 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono), Basso Restaurant & Wine Bar (Route 390, Cresco); The Lounge (Route 611, Bartonsville); Van Gilder’s Jubilee Restaurant (Route 940, Pocono Pines), red Steakhouse (Mount Airy Casino Resort, 44 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono), Louie’s Prime Steak House (134 Lake Dr., Lake Harmony); Barley Creak Brewing Company (Sullivan Trail and Camelback roads, Tannersville); My Daughter’s Place at the Brookview Manor (2960 Route 447, Canadensis); The French Manor (Huckleberry Road, South Sterling); Big Daddy’s Family BBQ (Route 611, Bartonsville); Blakeslee Inn (Route 940, Blakeslee); J.R.’s Grill & Salad Bar (308 Greentree Dr., East Stroudsburg); Betty’s An American Diner (Mount Airy Casino Resort, 44 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono); Freshmade Burgers & Fries (48 Route 611, Mount Pocono) and Antonio’s Grille (Route 209 and Weir Lake Road, Brodheadsville).

Most restaurants are doing special, prix-fixe menus for Restaurant Week, and prices vary at each establishment. To learn more or to see the restaurant’s special menus, visit poconorestaurantweek.com.

ICE IS NICE Rita’s Water Ice (534 Scranton Carbondale Highway, Dickson City) will host a Celebrity

Scoops fundraiser with Zoey from 97.9X Wednesday, April 20 from 4-8 p.m. Fifteen percent of all sales will benefit the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter in South Abington Twp. Anyone donating new pet food, litter, newspapers, treats, pet clothes, toys, beds, towels, bleach or other cleaning supplies will receive a buy-one-get-one-free coupon for their next visit.

NEW ADDITION AT BENTLEY’S Bentley’s (2300 Route 309, Ashley) will host the grand opening of its new restaurant Continental Tuesday, April 10. The restaurant, which will be open Tuesday-Saturday from 5-10 p.m., had a soft opening Friday, April 15.

Continental will feature a blend of French, American and Italian fare from its culinary team of Executive Chef Edward Ancas, Sous Chef Nate Evans, Tournant Justin Temperine and Garde-Manager Peter Bedford.

Visit www.bentleysofnepa.com or call 570.821.6900 for info.

LEGENDS RETURNS With baseball season in full effect at PNC Field (235 Montage Mountain Road, Moosic), Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees fans are able to dine at the onsite restaurant that is once again called Legends at PNC Field.

Last season, Bo Brothers operated the space, but Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees President Kristen Rose told The Times Leader last week that Bo Brothers’ owners, who still operate a location in Wyoming, decided not to renew its contract for this season.

Prior to Legends at PNC Field, the restaurant had been The Stadium Club, which closed in January 2009. The space was reopened as Legends on opening day that year. Rose said that diners can expect nearly the same menu Legends used to serve in 2009. She also stated that the restaurant will only be open on game days two hours before the first pitch, and when the Yankees have away games on the weekends, the restaurant will be closed.

W Send your food and drink news to nmascali@theweekender.com or call 570.831.7322.

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hen we were kids, we would ask our parents to check under the bed and in the closet for monsters. Now that we are all grown up, we quickly turn the lights off and run up the stairs, hoping that nothing will grab our feet and pull us down. Katie Christopher, cofounder of NEPA Paranormal, was born in this atmosphere and grew up listening to her father’s tales.

“He had a wheelchair that belonged to a great uncle, and they always had it folded; every morning they would wake up, and it would be at the top of the stairs opened,” says Christopher.

“The worst experience would be when he was in his teens, he would be laying in bed, and he felt like he was being held down to the bed, he couldn’t move. He felt his bed levitate off the ground.”

Christopher’s passion is to find the norm. People can call up NEPA Paranormal and have it investigate their houses or buildings for unexpected visitors.

“We do debunk a lot of what is going on,” Christopher says. “For the clients, it’s a good thing.

When people are scared in their homes, we can put them at ease.

We have had a lot of great occasions where we have found some things. We have caught videos of doors opening and closing, my hair being pulled and especially a lot of audio recordings of voices; which is a good 70 percent of our files.”

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“We are very passionate about what we do, and I want to share that with as many people as possible.”

NEPA Paranormal co-founder Katie Christopher idea of having a television show for years. It’s done previous interviews, has been featured on Animal Planet and has had more than 200 successful cases. Now, the group has been given the chance to have its own show, “Ghost Detectives,” which will premier on Fox Friday, April 22 at 1 a.m.

“It’s exciting to be able to do this,” says Christopher. “It was always something we wanted to do. We got in touch with a group in the area, and we have been talking to Fox about it. The original team has been looking for a team to be able to do this with.

They have been part of our team since day one. It has since snowballed from there.”

Christopher wants to share her passion with everyone and answer questions we are so scared to ask and find out that there really was something in the room.

“It’s such a great feeling to share what we do with everybody else,” Christopher says. “We are very passionate about what we do, and I want to share that with as many people as possible. I hope everybody is happy with what we are doing. I think it’s a great concept and I am really

optimistic that it is going to work out.”

“Ghost Detectives” will showcase the group’s family atmosphere and professionalism.

“I think a lot of that has to do with us personally,” says Christopher. “It’s a great dynamic, we work well together, and we act like a family. Our whole dynamic is great, and I think it’s going to be interesting to see. We are professional, and we kind of have our own unique way of investigating — we bring something different to the table.”

Shadows, creepy noises and the feeling of chills down our backs makes us look over our shoulders repeatedly. NEPA Paranormal hopes to give viewers the opportunity to learn about their surroundings and, if they do exist, give friendly “visitors” a nice welcoming.

“I think it’s going to be entertaining and educational,” Christopher says. “Anytime I talk to someone, they want to hear about it and know what is going on.

The show will give an insight look on what we do. People will be provided with answers, show everybody what we love to do and this is the greatest feeling in the world.”

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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 42 The Osterhout Free Library events (71 S. Franklin St., WilkesBarre, www.osterhout.info, 570.823.0156, ext. 217) • Board Game Night: Mon., 6:30-8 p.m.

• Open Computer Lab: Mon./Wed., 5-8 p.m.; Sat., 1-4 p.m.

• ESL basic computer classes: April 30, 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Classes limited to 10 people, call 821.1959 to register.

• Royal Celebration: April 28, 6:30 p.m., have tea and scones to celebrate the “Royal Wedding” of Prince William and Kate.

Penn State Hazleton events: • Pennsylvania Environmental History: From Earth Day to Global Warming: April 21, 7-8:30 p.m., Kostos Building. Provides an overview of important environmental issues that affected Pennsylvania.

Scranton Cultural Center (420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton) • How to Build a Storm: The Weather Show: May 9-11, 10 a.m., 4th floor. $7.

Sons of the American Legion Post 781 (Church Rd. Mountain Top, 570.474.2161) events: • 2nd Annual Flea Market: May 1, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., vendors wanted, $10 under cover with table, $5 in yard BYOT. • Annual roast chicken dinner: May 1, noon-5 p.m., $8, includes 1/2 roasted chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, roll, dessert. Call for info.

St. Luke’s United Church of Christ (N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.762.8265) • Flea Market/Rummage Sale: May 7, 9, 10, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

St. Mary’s of Mount Carmel Church (570.346.8429) • Mother’s Day Brunch: May 8, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., RSVP by May 2, $12 adults, $8 children 12-under.

St. Michael’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church (540 N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.343.7165) • Pierogi Sale every Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

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St. Peter’s Lutheran Church (100 Rock St./Center St., Hughestown) • Poppy seed & nut roll sale: $7.50/ role. Pick up April 20, noon-4 p.m.

United Rehabilitation Services (489 W. Broad St., Hazleton, 570.459.9784) events: • Spring Bazaar: April 30, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., May 1, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., food, games, auction, flea market, Chinese auction.

• Charity Auction: May 1, registration 3:30 p.m., auction 4 p.m.

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• Sherri O’Donnell “All that Dancing”: April 30, 11:30 a.m.

• Our Proud Voices: April 30, 3 p.m., May 1, 1 p.m.

• Elite Dancing: May 1, 11:30 a.m.

• Richie Molinaro & Mr. Lou: May 1, 2 p.m.

Drawing & Painting Classes with Georgiana Cray Bart, WilkesBarre. Beginner to advanced, all media, all subjects Includes pencil, charcoal, oil, acrylic, pastel, colored pencil and more.

570.947.8387, gcraybart@aol.com, www.gcraybart-artworks.com • Adult, ages 13+, Mon., noon-4 p.m., Tues., 6-9 p.m.

• Children, ages 8-10: Tues., 5-6 p.m., ages 11-12, Mon., 4:30-5:30 p.m.

• Portfolio instruction for the college bound • Private instruction available.

The University of Scranton events: • Campus Take Back the Night Pre-Rally: April 28, 4:30 p.m., Dionne Campus Green. Call 941.6194.

• “In Concert” featuring University String Orchestra: April 29, 7:30 p.m., Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 941.7624.

• Gospel Extravaganza: April 30, 1 p.m., Moskovitz Theater, DeNaples Center. Free. Call 941.7401.

West Wyoming Hose Co. (926 Shoemaker Ave.) • First annual unbaked pizza sale: Fri. during Lent, 4-7 p.m. $10 each, call 570.301.8329 or 693.1811 to order.

HISTORY Lycoming County Historical Society Thomas T. Taber Museum (858 W. Fourth St., Williamsport, 570.326.3326, www.lycoming.org/lchsmuseum) • Annual Business Meeting/Volunteer Recognition: May 1, 5:30 p.m., $35/person, reservations required.

Dinner program, business/election meeting and “Architectural Gems Unnoticed in Williamsport” presentation.

Scranton Iron Furnaces (159 Cedar Ave., Scranton, www.anthracitemuseum.org) For guided tours, call Anthracite Heritage Museum at 570.963.4804 for schedule/fees.

LEARNING A.C. Moore (2190 Wilkes-Barre Twp. Marketplace, 570.820.0570) • Mom and Me art classes: every Fri., noon-1 p.m. $15, includes supplies.

Sign up 24 hours in advance, call to register.

Adult Kung Fu (Kung Fu & Tai Chi Center, Wilkes-Barre: 570.829.2707) Ongoing classes. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Study of Chinese Martial Art open hand and weapons sets. Mondays, Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Class covers Chinese style theories, concepts and applications.

“Sport” fighting concepts explained and practiced.

Aikido of Scranton, Inc. (1627 N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.963.0500) • Self-Defense Class taught by Aikido Master Ven Sensei, every Mon.

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The W. Curtis Montz Film Series continues Wednesday, April 20 with a showing of Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu’s “Biutiful.” The film was nominated for two 2011 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and Best Actor for lead Javier Bardem, who plays Uxbal, a conflicted man struggling to reconcile fatherhood, love, spirituality, crime, guilt and mortality amidst the dangerous underworld of modern Barcelona.

“Biutiful,” which is rated R and is in Spanish with subtitles, will be shown at 1 and 7:30 p.m. Matinees tickets are $4, evening screenings are $6 and tickets for students with a valid I.D. are $3. For more info on the film series, visit www.kirbycenter.org or call 570.826.1100. & Wed., 7-9 p.m. $10.

• Traditional Weapons Class, every Thurs., 7-9 p.m. $10.

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

Carbondale Chiropractic Center (267 Brooklyn St., 570.282.1240, www.carbondalechiropractic.com).

• Run with Doc: Sun. 9-10 a.m. at Lake Scranton. Jog around Lake Scranton with Dr. Andrew Rivera.

Visit Website for info.

Danko’s Core Wrestling Strength Training Camp (DankosAllAmericanFitness.com) • Four sessions/week, features two clinics, two core strength. 4 sessions/week. Increase power, speed and agility. Group discounts, coaches, teams, clubs, free stuff. Visit website or call Larry Danko at 570.825.5989 for info.

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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, bead making, more. $15, includes supplies. 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.

Downtown Dojo Karate Academy (84 S. Main St., WilkesBarre, 570.262.1778) Offering classes in traditional karate, weapons and self defense. MonThurs., 5:30-8:45 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.noon.

• Zumba Classes: Tues., Thurs., 7-8 p.m.; Sat., 12:30-1:30 p.m. $5/class. Call

Drawing and Painting Lessons: An established realist painter will teach techniques of old masters to serious students, as well as those wishing to enhance skills. Private lessons available Fri.-Sun. Visit artist’s studio in Wilkes-Barre at no obligation. To schedule, call 570.820.0469, e-mail bekshev@yahoo.com or visit artist’s Website at www.artistvs.com.

Everhart Museum (1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, 570.346.7186, www.everhart-museum.org) • “Everybody’s Art” New Series of Adult Art Classes: $25/workshop for members, $30 non-members. Preregistration required.

The Exercise Lady, Doreen Rakowski (Theeexerciselady0@aol.com, 570.287.9801) • Yoga, Pilates and Thai Chi Classes Fazio’s Hapkido Do Jang (61 Main St., Luzerne, 570.239.1191) Now accepting new students. Children (age 7-12) Mon./Wed., 5:30-6:30 p.m. Teen/adult Mon./Wed., 6:45-8:15 p.m.; Tues.-Thurs., 6:30-8 p.m. Private lesson also available.

Learn Hapkido, the Korean martial art that uses natural movements unlocking hidden powers of strength and confidence. Self defense applications included in every class. Cost $50 monthly, no contract.

GregWorks Professional Fitness Training (107 B Haines Court, Blakely, 570.499.2349, gregsbootcamp@hotmail.com, www.vipfitnesscamp.com) • Beach Body Bootcamp: Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m.

• Bridal Bootcamp: Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m. Bridal party group training and couples personal training available.

• Fitness Bootcamp: 4-week sessions, Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m.

• New Year’s Resolution Flab to Fab Bootcamp: Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m., Sat., 1 p.m. Guaranteed results.

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• Private/Semi-Private sessions available, e-mail for info. ∝ Guitar & Bass Lessons available from Fox Studios (11 Rhine Creek Rd., Drums) Mon.-Thurs. 1-10 p.m. $16 per hour. All ages, all styles of music, beginner through advanced. Bring in a CD and we’ll teach you the songs.

We teach: Music Theory, Ear Training, Reading, Song Writing, & Arranging.

Develop Improvisational Skills. Create Demos. Hands-on Workstation.

Guitar & Amp Rental Packages. Gift Certificates. Now Offering Beginner Drum Lessons. Call 570.788.4797 for info.

Harris Conservatory for the Arts (545 Charles St. Luzerne, 570.287.7977 or 718.0673) • Instrumental Music Instruction: Call for info.

• Private Ballroom Lessons: Call for info.

• Private Vocal Instruction: Tues. evenings. Call for info.

• Dragons’ Tale Karate: Mon., 5:30-7 p.m.; Wed., 6-7:30 p.m. Ages 5+. Call for info.

• Tumbling: Fri., 5:30-6:30 p.m. Ages 5+. $30/month.

Horse Back Riding Lessons Elk Stables, Uniondale, by appointment only. All levels welcome. Call 570.575.8649 to schedule.

Dimensions In Dance lessons at Phoenix Theater Adult classes: Mon., 6-8 p.m., includes jazzercise and ballet boot camp.

Thurs., 6-8 p.m., includes jazzercise and tap. Kid classes: Wed., 5:30-8:30 p.m., includes tap, ballet/hip hop, and hip hop/jazz. Thurs., 8-9 p.m., includes Fosse jazz. $10. Call Lee to register 991.1817.

NEPA Bonsai Society (Midway Garden Center, 1865 Hwy. 315, Pittston, 570.654.6194, www.myspace.com/nepabonsai). Monthly meeting last Wed. of every month, 7 p.m. at center. Features business sessions and demonstrations/programs/workshops Academy of Northern Martial Arts (79 N. Main St., Pittston) Traditional Kung Fu & San Shou. For Health and Defense. Adult & Children’s Classes held Mon.-Thurs., Sat. First class is Free. Walk-Ins welcome or call 371.9919 or 817.2161 for more information.

Shaolin White Crane Fist (Wyoming) Teaching the traditional Chinese martial arts of Shaolin White Crane Fist, Wing Chun Gong Fu, Yang Style Taijiquan, Qigong-Energy work, Shauijiao-Chinese Wrestling, more. $35/week, first week free. Three levels of training for ages 15+. Contact Master Mike DiMeglio 570.371.8898.

Something Special: (23 West Walnut Street Kingston, 570.540.6376, angietheartist@aol.com, www.angelademuroart.com) • MANGA Art Class: (Japanese Cartooning) Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. Learn the art of Japanese cartooning with Angela DeMuro in comfortable, individualized environment. 4-week session, all supplies included: $60 per child. Call or e-mail to register.

St. Joseph’s School classes (1627 N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.963.0500): • Traditional Weapons Class: Thurs., 7-9 p.m. Learn self-defense techniques using a cane, club, short stick, short/long staff, wooden sword, escrima sticks and more.

Each week learn history principles and practical use. No prior martial arts experience necessary. $10 per class.

• Women’s Self-Defense Class: Sat., 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Learn practical selfdefense techniques to protect yourself from a variety of attacks. No prior martial arts experience necessary. Wear loose fitting clothes. $10 per class.

World Class Boxing (3 N. River St., Plains Twp., www.wcbboxing.net, 570.262.0061) • BFX (Boxing Fitness Xtreme): Learn fundamentals of boxing. Classes for men and women, no experience necessary. Morning and evening classes available Mon.-Thurs., Sat. • KFX (Kickboxing Fitness Xtreme): Learn fundamentals of kickboxing.

Classes for men and women, no experience necessary. Morning and evening classes available Mon.Thurs., Sat. • Youth Boxing: group classes ages 7-15, personal training ages 4-6.

• Women’s Only Semi-Private Training Program: Combines boxing, kickboxing, strength training, cardio and flexibility training.

• Muay Thai Kickboxing: great for weight loss and self defense. Great training for men and women. Train with a certified Kru, no experience necessary.

• Advanced Training Program: Designed to provide you with quality training for competition in local/ national events in K-1 style kickboxing, Muay Thai, American kickboxing and boxing. Sparring classes available for men and women, experienced fighters welcome. Evening times available Mon.-Thurs., Sat. • Progressive JKD Self Defense: Learn principles of self defense. Men and woman of all experience levels/ martial arts styles welcome.

MIND AND BODY 6th Annual Whole Earth Holistic & Psychic Fair April 30, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., May 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn (242 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre). $4, under 12 free. Features holistic body workers, massage therapy, reflexology, more.

E-mail wholeearthfair@yahoo.com for info.

Absolute Pilates with Leslie (263 Carbondale Rd., Clarks Summit, www.pilateswithleslie.com) • Classes Schedule: Mon., Wed., Fri., 9-10 a.m. Private training on the Cadillac, Reformer and Wunda Chair, along with Pilates mat classes, stability ball core classes and more.

Check Website for updates.

Arts YOUniverse (47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.970.2787, www.artsyouniverse.com) • Pilates And More: 8-week sessions, Mon. & Thurs., 5:30 p.m., Tues. & Thurs., 12 p.m. Learn Pilates and strengthen abdominals, reduce tension, and improve posture. Beginner to advanced, first session free.

Call 814.3051 for info • Life Empowerment Class: Tues., 6-7 p.m. $10. ❏ Studio J, 2nd floor • Meditation in the tradition of Gurdjieff and 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.

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.

• Sunday Morning Class: 10-11:15 a.m.

Features Alternating Vinyasa style yoga with yoga fusion.

Buddhist-centered discussion group now forming for informal talks on various Buddhist topics. You don’t have to be Buddhist to attend. For info, e-mail Joe at Buddahmindandbody@yahoo.com or call 570.709.2406.

Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock (60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock: 570.996.1500) • Yoga for You: Mon., Wed., Sat., 10-11 a.m. $10 per lesson. Bring yoga mat or beach towel. Call for details.

Egyptian Belly Dance Classes with Dianna Shahein. Call 570.343.2033 for various times/ locations. Private/group classes available.

Endless Mt. Zendo (104 Hollow Rd., Stillwater, 570.925.5077, www.endlessmountainzendo.org) • Zen Meditation: April 24, 9-11 a.m., open donation basket, vegetarian snack offerings welcome. Rinzai Zen tradition, Zazen meditation/ beginner’s instruction, chanting, walking meditation. Wear loose long pants or long skirt and sleeved top in solid neutral colors. Call to attend.

• Zazen & A Walk in the Woods: May 1, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $45 suggested donation, $30 students, includes vegetarian lunch, $30 optional prior night arrival, $25 students. Wear long loose pants and long sleeved shirt in neutral colors for zazen and hiking.

Bring waterproof hiking shoes and hat/scarf, slip-on outdoor shoes are helpful.

Exhale Yoga Studio (900 Rutter Ave., 2nd floor, Forty Fort, behind Beer Deli in the “big brick building,” 570.301.3225) • Free style Vinyasa: Tues., 10 a.m.-11:15 a.m., Thurs., 2-3:15 p.m., Fri., 6-7:15 p.m. All levels, breathing, aromatherapy and guided meditations. $10 per class.

Goshin Jitsu Martial Arts Classes Every month at Golightley’s Martial Arts (Mark Plaza Shopping Center, Rt. 11, Edwardsville).

Classes focus on cardio, stretching, defense, stamina and more. Self defense, cardio and karate aerobics also available. $75/month. Call 570.814.3293 for info.

Harris Conservatory for the Arts (545 Charles St. Luzerne, 718.0673) • Cardio Kickboxing: Wed., 7-8 p.m.; Sat., 9-10 a.m. $5/class. Call for info.

• Hoop Fitness Techniques: Mon.,

7:30-8:30 p.m. $5/class. Call for info.

Hoop Fitness Classes (whirligighoopers.com) • Beginner/Intermediate: Mon., 7:30 p.m., Harris Conservatory (545 Charles St., Luzerne). $5. Call 718.0673 to reserve spot.

• Beginner/Intermediate: Thurs., 5:30 p.m., Studio 32 (32 Forrest St., Wilkes-Barre) $5.

Jeet Kune Do Fighting Concepts Teaches theories of movement in Martial Arts. $100/month. Call instructor Mike DiMeglio for info, 570.371.8898.

Kwon Kodo Lessons: Learn the self-defense system that combines different Korean Martial Arts such as Hapkido, Taekwondo & Kuk Sool.

Lessons held at the Hapkido Taekwondo Institute (150 Welles St., Forty Fort). Cost is $40 per month. For more info, call 570.287.4290 or visit www.htkdi.com.

Mala Yoga (1815 Sanderson Ave., Scranton, 570.604.0945) $9 walk-in, $60/month unlimited.

• Sun.: Zumba, 9:50 a.m.; Ashtanga Fusion, 11 a.m.

• Mon.: Condensed Ashtanga Primary Series, 10:30 a.m.; Ashtanga Primary Series all levels, 5:15 p.m., Advanced Full Led Primary Series, 7 p.m.

• Tues.: Slow Flow, 5:30 p.m., Advanced Ashtanga Fusion, 7 p.m.

• Wed.: Intermediate Ashtanga Fusion, 5:30 p.m., Zumba, 7 p.m.

• Thurs.: Condensed Primary Series, 10:30 a.m., Beginner Ashtanga, 5 p.m.; Advanced Ashtanga Primary Series, 6:15 p.m.

• Fri.: Zumba, 10 a.m.; Advanced Ashtanga Fusion, 5:30 p.m.

• Sat.: Morning Stretch All Levels, 9 a.m.; Ashtanga Primary Series, 10:30 a.m.

Meditation/Yoga classes at Spectrum Health & Racquet Club (151 Terrace Dr., Eynon). Meditation: Fri., 7-8 p.m. Yoga: Sat., 9:45-10:45 a.m. $5 each class, bring mat. Call 570.383.3223 for info.

Motivations Fitness Center (112 Prospect St., Dunmore.

570.341.7665) • Sandstorm Fitness with Rachel “Kali” Dare: Learn various techniques and shed pounds. Call for info.

NutriFitness Boot Camp (311 Market St., Kingston, 570.288.2409) • Free week of Boot Camp for new members: Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m.

• Zumba: Tues. 6 p.m.; Thurs., 7 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. $5.

• Tang Soo Do Karate Classes: Mon.,

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Private Voice Lessons Mon.Thurs. by appointment. Learn proper singing technique in downtown Wilkes-Barre studio. Strengthen your breathing, range, and other vocal issues during individualized one-on-

one private lessons with a NYC born and trained classical soprano with a degree in music and teaching experience. Specializing in opera/classical/ musical theater. Hour and half hour lessons. Student discounts available.

Please call 824.5428 or visit www.katrinalykes.com for info.

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By Justin Brown

Weekender Correspondent

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life. If you go to church and hear something you disagree with, write a letter to your pastor about it. If you care enough about something, you’ll find a way.

WEEKENDER: You’re doing an excellent job at breaking stereotypes within the gay community, but there is still so much ignorance. As someone who is transitioning from reality TV to acting, do you fear your activism will affect you from reaching your professional career goals?

MANNING: That’s something I had to think about. A lot of good people around me told me Hollywood isn’t ready for an openly gay A-List actor. I feel people respect you more for being honest, and I’m trying to be a trailblazer. It’s been working for me so far.

And working, it has — Manning is keeping busy promoting his upcoming romantic comedy “eCupid,” traveling the country on his “Coming Out For Equality” college speaking tour and preparing for his fundraiser with the LA Gay & Lesbian Center “Lifeworks” Youth Program to help LGBT teens who are homeless because their families don’t accept them.

After speaking with Mike, I realized I should get involved with something that fires me up: The lack of funding for college students. So I decided I’ll run in the 2011 Pat Purcell Memorial Scholarship 5K Run in Scranton on Saturday, May 7. What will you do?

For more information on how to get involved like Mike C. Manning, visit his website www.mikegetsreal.com, follow him on Twitter @MikeCManning and visit his YouTube channel TheMikeCManning.

So, mom and dad, I learned it’s easy to be a rebel in the public eye today, but brave and admirable when it’s for a cause…

Love, Justin W Tell Justin what fires you up on Twitter @sorrymomanddad & Facebook.com/ sorrymomanddad. Visit www.theweekender.com/bonus /sorrymomanddad to watch Mike C. Manning’s acceptance speech video!

By Michael Golubiewski Special to the Weekender

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Ron Wyatt of Ashland “I figure with this car, I’ll be ready no matter how high gas prices go,” says Wyatt. “It still gets great mileage. The car belonged to an elderly great uncle, he rarely drove it, it still only has 18,000 miles on it.

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ear Mom & Dad, One lesson “fraternity life” has introduced to me is the importance of philanthropy, the act of lending a helping hand where support is needed. Whether it’s been canning to raise money for a guy who lost his leg in a motorcycle accident or devoting an afternoon to make ill adolescents smile at Children’s Hospital, we have come together to show the world we are all brothers and should unite as one.

Don’t misunderstand, Mom and Dad, there is a lot of fun and games involved, but we also realize the effect we have on our collegiate peers, utilizing that to make as much of a positive difference as we can.

Someone on a larger scale who uses their platform to make a difference is Mike C. Manning.

Most people know him from MTV’s “The Real World: DC.” I know him as the recipient of the Rebel with A Cause Award, which I awarded him for fearlessly trailblazing a step in the right direction concerning gay rights, even though it’s a topic people still feel strongly against.

When I presented him with the award, I also got a few words with him: WEEKENDER: What encouraged your activism?

MANNING: Gay rights seems so common sense to me. Being denied certain rights just because of who you choose to hold hands with is discrimination any way you look at it. I just think if I have a platform I should do something about it.

WEEKENDER: What advice do you have for people who share your passion but don’t know how to get involved?

MANNING: Start small. Start in your community. And it doesn’t have to be gay rights, it can be anything that fires you up.

Use Google to research what groups or organizations are in your community.

WEEKENDER: Some people may feel they’re too busy to get involved. What are some tips you can give to help people balance busy schedules and still show their support?

MANNING: If you’re passionate about something, find a way to incorporate it into your

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speak and see 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) ❏Author Signing, all noon-2 p.m.

• Kenny Luck, author of “NEPATIZED!:” April 22, 7 p.m. ❏ Monthly Book Clubs, all 6:30-7:30 p.m.

• Teens: third Mon. 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Ages 14-18.

• New Age: last Thurs., 6:30-7:30 p.m.

• “The Slug Club,” an all-ages club about Harry Potter: first Wed., 6:307:30 p.m., led by Charles Moore.

Costumes encouraged, not required. ❏ Children’s Events: • Young Readers Monthly Activity Night: first Thurs., 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Ages 8-12.

• American Girl Doll Give-A-Way: first Thurs., 6:30-7:30 p.m.

• Weekly Sat. morning story time, 11 a.m.-noon.

Dietrich Theater (60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock: 570.996.1500) • Writers Group Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m. The group celebrates all different types of writing styles and formats. Join anytime. Admission free.

Call to register.

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Friends of the Scranton Public Library (520 Vine St., Scranton, 570.348.3000) • Bus trip to Morgan Library and Museum in New York City: April 30. $30 for Friends members, $35 nonmembers. Call Tina Thomas for info.

Marian Sutherland Kirby Library ( 35 Kirby Ave., Mountain Top, 570.474.9313) • Jeans Go Green/Save the Earth: April 30, 10-11 a.m. Learn about first Earth Day and create eco-friendly projects.

The Moose Exchange (203 W. Main St., Bloomsburg, MooseExchan-

ge.org, 570.317.2596) • “The Brain Within Its Groove: Musical Interpretations of Emily Dickinson’s Poetry:” April 21, 7:30 p.m., featuring local composer, Steve Gilliland and his band.

• Book Club: First Tues., 6:45 p.m.

Free. Features an informal discussion of member-selected books.

• Weekly story time for children: Fri., 1 p.m. Free.

Osterhout Library (71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.823.0156, ext. 217) • “Pride and Prejudice” book discussion: April 28, 6:30 p.m. Features limited number of free copies, light refreshments. Call 821.1959 for reservations/info.

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Pocono Community Theater (88 S. Courtland St., East Stroudsburg, 570.421.3456. poconocommunitytheater.org) • SlamFest 2011: April 22, featuring youth poets from Urban Mountain Voices, Philly Youth Poetry Movement and Urban Word NYC speaking out on issues directly impacting their lives. $12 adults advance, $15 day of, $7 youth ($10 day of). Proceeds benefit UMV. Call 610.587.3725 for info.

Scranton Cultural Center (420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton) • Story Pirates arts and creative writing program for youths: May 17, 10 a.m., $7 University of Scranton • Environmental Art Show: through April 21, Weinberg Memorial Library.

Free during library hours. Call 941.7520.

Weinberg Memorial Library at the University of Scranton • Seeking volunteers and accepting book and tag-sale donations for annual spring book and plant sale April 30-May 1. Donations of all used hardcover and paperbacks, videos, CDS, records and more can be placed in boxes on Monroe Ave. side of library through April 27.

• Spring book and plant sale: April 20, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., May 1, noon-4 p.m. in Heritage Room, fifth floor. All proceeds benefit Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library Endowment that supports library collections and services. Preview sale April 29 for Friends and Schemel Forum members. Contact Barbara Evans at 941.4078 to volunteer or for more info.

West Pittston Library (200 Exeter Ave., www.wplibrary.org, 570.654.9847)

AFA Gallery (514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton: 570.969.1040 or Artistsforart.com) Gallery hours Thurs.-Sat., 12-5 p.m.

• Life Drawing sessions: every Tues., 7-9 p.m. Call Phil for info, 561.7817.

• Drawing Socials: Sun., 6-9 p.m. $5 GA, $2 student.

ArtWorks Gallery (502 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. 570.207.1815) • “Diverse City: Celebrating the many faces of” call for artists, May 6-26. Show theme: diversity. Juror will weigh appropriateness/originality of response when he makes awards.

Blue Heron Art Gallery (121 Main St., Wyalusing, 570.746.4922, www.blueheronart.org) Gallery Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday by appt.

• “Face to Face- Interface:” through April 28. Features work by several renowned portraitists. Closing reception April 29, 6 p.m., $10.

Camerawork Gallery (Downstairs in the Marquis Gallery, Laundry Building, 515 Center St., Scranton, 570.510.5028. www.cameraworkgallery.org, rross233@aol.com) Gallery hours Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

• “Flower Sounds,” photographs by Phil Dente: May 6-31. Opening reception May 6, 6-8:30 p.m.

Everhart Museum (1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, PA, 570.346.7186, www.everhart-museum.org) Admission $5 adults; $3 students/ seniors; $2 children 6-12; Everhart Museum members free.

• “With bullets singing all around me:” Regional Stories of the Cival War: through July 17.

• “Medics In Action: Caring For the Wounded:” through July 17.

Gallery at the Pocono Community Theater (88 S. Courtland St., East Stroudsburg, 570.421.3456. poconocommunitytheater.org) • “One Artist Two Styles” by Tim Weaver: through April 30.

• “Assemblage” by Bill Pilling: through April 30.

• “The Flower Show:” May 1-June 26.

Artist reception May 7, 1-3 p.m.

The Linder Gallery at Keystone College • Drawings and paintings of Nathan Goldstein and his wife Harriet Fishman: through April 29.

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.

• Watercolors and works on canvas by the late Alice Welsh Jenkins: through April 21.

The Main Street Gallery (27 N. Main St., Carbondale) • The 2nd Anniversary Juried Art Exhibition: through April 29. Exhibit is a project of the Greater Carbondale Chamber of Commerce.

Marquis Art & Frame (122 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.823.0518) Gallery hours Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

• “Collected & New Works” by Barbro Jernberg and Kelly Olszyk: through May 7.

Misericordia University (301 Lake St., Dallas, 570.674.6286) • Verve Vertu Art Exhibit: May 5, 5-8 p.m., Speech-Language and Hearing Center, College of Health Sciences building, 2nd floor. free and open to public. , reservations are required.

The Moose Exchange Staircase Gallery (203 W. Main St., Bloomsburg, MooseExchange.org, 570.317.2596) • “The Belle of Amherst:” April 21, 7:30 p.m., featuring paintings by G.P. Owens. The exhibit is located in the Staircase Gallery of the Moose Exchange.

New Visions Studio & Gallery (201 Vine St., Scranton, www.newvisionstudio.com, 978.501.7812) Gallery hours: Tues.-Sun., noon-6 p.m. and by appointment.

• Grand re-opening May 6, 6-9 p.m., First Friday debut with Jessica Diehl’s photography exhibit, “Petals of Passion.”

Pauly Friedman Art 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.

• “Luzerne County Women In Pastel Invitational:” through April 21. Features artists Alice Laputka, Georgiana Cray Bart, Anna Ostapiw, Shirley Trievel, Mary Louise Steinberg, Natalia A. Kerr, Tobi Balin Grossman and Liz Bignel Plashinski.

• “The Mary Wilson Supremes Col-

lection:” July 23-Oct. 17, featuring the gowns of Mary Wilson, a founding member of The Supremes, in conjunction with Wilson’s Under the Stars Summer Arts Festival performance July 23. Open reception July 22, 5-8 p.m., features Q&A with Wilson. $40 limited tickets available, $360 “Supreme Experience’’ includes opening reception for six, festivaltable seating for six at concert. Call 674.6719 for tickets.

Schulman Gallery (2nd floor of LCCC Campus Center, 1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke, www.luzerne.edu/ schulmangallery, 570.740.0727) Gallery hours: Wed.-Sat., 5-8 p.m.

• Annual Student Show: May 6-July 1.

Exhibit of graphics, paintings, photography, computer graphics and portfolios by students of LCCC art dept.

• Pink Ribbon Exhibit: July 8-Aug 6.

Artwork by area artists with donation to Breast Cancer Awareness.

• Tattoo Art: Aug. 12-Sept. 10. Artwork by area artist in style of tattoo art.

• Photography Exhibit: Sept. 16-Oct. 15. Featuring photos by students, faculty and invited photographers.

• Old Masters: Oct. 21-Nov. 26. Artwork by students exhibiting techniques of Old Master • Annual Faculty/Alumni Exhibit: Dec. 2-Jan. 7.

STAR Gallery at the Mall at Steamtown (570.969.2537/ 343.3048) • “Archetypes in Sculptural Metaphors,” featuring sculptures of Tom Gates and Simona Gavern: through April 30. ❏ Children and adult art classes • Ceramic sculpture and the Children’s Art Corner: Call Tom Gates, 877.3261 • Drawing and painting classes: Call Karen Mahalik 383.1220 • Private Photoshop classes: Call Gerry Stankiewicz, 709.9203 Widmann Gallery (Located in King’s College’s Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center between North Franklin and North Main Streets, WilkesBarre, 208.5900, ext. 5328) Gallery hours: Mon. through Fri. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free and open to the public.

• 23rd Annual King’s Student Exhibit: through May 4. Features works by Mass Communication Dept. and classes in sculpture and drawing.

The Wyoming Valley Art League (47 N. Franklin St., WilkesBarre, www.wval.org, 570.288.1020) • Art League Dinner: May 6.

• David Green Sculptor, Stone or Clay: May 13-14.

• 3rd Friday exhibit/reception: May 20.

• Fine Arts Fiesta: May 19-22.

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• African dance: Sun., 11 a.m.

Wed., 6:45 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. Call to register.

Sheri Pilates Studio (703 Market St., Kingston, 570.331.0531) • Beginner mat class: Tues., 5 p.m. $50/10 classes.

• Equipment classes on reformer and tower: $150/10 classes.

• Private training available on reformer, cadillac, stability chair, ladder barrel and cardiolates on rebounder.

Call studio for additional mat class/ equipment class schedule, all classes taught by certified instructors in Stott Pilates and Pilates Academy International.

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/cancellations. 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) All classes taught in vinyasa flow and geared for all levels of experience • 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 more 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; Candlelit Open Level, 6 p.m.

Symmetry Studio (206 N. Main Avenue, 3rd Floor, Scranton, 570.290.7242) • Mon.: Gentle Yoga 5:30 p.m.; Core Yoga 6:30 p.m.

• Tues.: Beginners Yoga 5 p.m.; Yoga Strength and Flexibility 6 p.m.; Cardio Kickboxing 7:30 p.m.

• Wed.: Slow Flow 5:30 p.m.; Core Yoga 6:30 p.m.

• Thurs.: All Levels Vinyasa 5:30 p.m.; Cardio Kickboxing 7:30 p.m.

• Fri.: Community Ballroom (call for registration details) • Sat.: Prenatal Yoga 9:30 a.m.; Essential Yoga All Levels 11 a.m.

• Sun.: Slow Flow 11 a.m.

YMCA of Greater Scranton (570.346.5836) schedule of events: ❏ Walks with Hiking Jane (343.5144, hikingjane.com): • Senior Citizen Outing to Promised Land State Park: April 28, 9 a.m., 1-mile easy around Conservation Island, then visit the wildlife viewing area for glimpses of nesting bald eagles. Lunch at Fairview. Meet in YMCA lobby.

Zumba Fitness Classes • Mon./Wed., 5:15 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m., at TLC Fitness Center (bottom of Morgan Hwy., Scranton). $5/class. Call 570.558.7293 for info.

• Adult classes held at Fitwize 4 Kids Tues./Thurs., 7:15, Sun., 11 a.m. on Keyser Ave. across from Keyser Oak Shopping Center Call 348.9383 for info.

OUTSIDE

Greater Scranton YMCA (706 N. Blakely St., Dunmore) hikes: Call 570.343.5144 for info or visit hikingjane.com. Meet 9:15 a.m. in parking lot.

• Susquehanna Riverlands: May 26, 9 a.m., 3 miles easy along Lake Tookawhile and Susquehanna River.

Tour nuclear energy plant, $5 members, $8 non-members.

• Jacobsburg Evnrionmental Center: May 12, 9 a.m., walk 2 miles easy along creek, tour Martin Guitar Factory. $5 members, $8 non-members.

Hickory Run State Park (1137 Honey Hole Road, 570.403.2006) • Morning Bird Walk: April 9, 8-10 a.m. Wear comfortable shoes, meet at wooden bridge by park office.

Registration required.

• Move It Outside Day Guided Hike: April 20, 6-8 p.m., ages 9+, leisurely 2-miles. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water/snack. Meet at park office. $5, registration required.

Nay Aug Park events (340 N. Washington Ave. Scranton) • World Laughter Day: May 1, 2-7 p.m., free and open to public, features laughing yoga, storytelling, kid’s joke-telling contest, face painting, more. Donations accepted to benefit Humor Therapy Fund of the Scranton Area Foundation. Call 570.650.7518 for info.

Tour de Scranton 8 May 1, $30 before April 27, $35 April 28-May 1. $50 parents with children 12-under.

Riders with more than $50 in pledges eligible to win a bike, pledges $100+ eligible to win two bikes, gift certificates, more. Visit tourdescranton.com for info, to sign up.

SOCIAL GROUPS NEPA Networkers, A LinkedIn online community • Spring Mixer: April 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m., The Woodlands (1073 Route 315, Plains Twp.) $15, includes hors d’ouevres with cash bar. Open to all, visit the group on LinkedIn to RSVP.

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By Jim Rising

Weekender Correspondent

Judgment day R ecently here in Northeast Pennsylvania (Our Motto: “In the country of the blind, the one-eyed man is king”), we have had a spate of judges being caught with their assets hanging out. It’s all part of an on-going probe by the federal authorities. I think the salient part of that is the word “probe” for when you have been probed by the feds, you walk funny for a while. Think “electric cattle prod.”

Without becoming a news column, (there is little danger of that) to summarize, here is a typical article, this one from CNN: “Luzerne County, in the heart of Pennsylvania’s struggling coal country, has fallen prey to corruption. The county has been rocked by a kickback scandal involving two elected judges who essentially jailed kids for cash. Many of the children had appeared before judges without a lawyer.”

By the way, this phrase: “Luzerne County, in the heart of Pennsylvania’s struggling coal country” is what we in “struggling coal country” love to see in print. Hello, rest of the world.

Coal has not been mined here in any quantity since the Knox mine disaster in 1959. We may be “struggling” but it has nothing to do with coal. So please strike “struggling coal country” from your cliches to fill up my word count hand book. Thank you.

Where was I? Another Luzerne County judge, Michael Toole, pleaded guilty to corruption charges.

Toole admitted in open court that he was opening up and guzzling a 30-pack, daily, of cold frosty ones. You have to admire a man who can do that.

Gives the phrase “Sober as a judge” a new meaning. I have to picture Mr. Toole as spending a whole lot time in the little judge’s room. Either that he was also dependent on Depends.

So judges don’t have a great reputation in our area right now.

There are, in fact, people I know who spit on the sidewalk

when you mention the word judge.

There is some sort of primary upcoming. May 17. If I have this right, voters will get to choose some candidates who, if everything goes their way, will become new judges.

I don’t follow politics. It bores me to tears and makes me unreasonably mad at the same time. I did register to vote and voted once in my life. It didn’t work out then, and I have no evidence to support the idea that it might work out again.

I know we need judges. I have met some that I actually thought were fair and impartial.

Oddly enough, the ones I liked are no longer on the bench, but they left on their own. An honest judge? I think that you might find one in Luzerne County someday. With a strong light and a full-out search. You may also find your ass with both hands and flashlight. But right now, I can’t imagine anyone who has a lick of sense would want to be one. Possibly that is the job description: Don’t have a lick of sense? Drink a lot? You are the perfect candidate. Become a Luzerne County judge.

But that idea has not apparently lodged in the brains of the wouldbes/wannabes. I know this because I see the signs. The signs on the highways to be more specific. Those little “yard signs” that pop up like daffodils.

I am a law-abiding citizen. I have great respect for marketing.

But I would much rather see daffodils. Or even litter. I am not sure why, but the signs for judicial candidates make me furious.

The life expectancy of signs for judges (or any candidate for any office) on or even near the Rising ranch is similar to that of Drosophila melanogaster. That is a fruit fly, and they don’t live long.

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Serenity Wellness & Dance Center (135 Main St. Luzerne, 570.714.7934) • Zumba: Mon.-Thurs., 5:30 & 6:30 p.m., Fri., 5 p.m., Sat., noon, Sun., 10 a.m. & 5 p.m., Tues./Thurs., 5:30 a.m.

• Zumbatomic: Mon./Wed., 6:30 p.m., Sat., noon.

• Zumba Gold: Sat., 10 a.m., Sun., 11 a.m.

• Zumba Toning: Mon./Wed., 7:30 p.m., Thurs., 6:30 p.m., Sat., 11 a.m.

• Hula Hoop class: Tues., 5:30 p.m., Sat., 1 p.m.

• Ballroom classes with Amy and Andy: Tues., 7 p.m., with Luanne, Tues., 7:30 p.m.

• Kickboxing: Mon., 7:30 p.m., Thurs., 5:30 p.m., Sat., 1 p.m.

• Tango: Sun., 6 p.m., • Tap: Sun., 6 p.m.

• Belly dance: Mon., 5:15 p.m.

• Group Reiki: Fri., 6 p.m.

• Yoga: Mon., 1:30 & 3:30 p.m., starting May 2.

• Ballet: Sat., 9 a.m.

• Cabaret dance: Wed., 7:30 p.m.

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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Receive personalized program that changes with every session, similar to P90X crossfit style. All levels, call for details.

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By Dale Culp

Weekender Correspondent

a neat diversion to a twisted chapter in an overarching story that we haven’t even scratched the surface of. What, really, was going on at Aperture Labs? Where did the staff go? Who is Chell? Who were the other test subjects, and how does it all tie-in with the events that occurred at Black Mesa?

Well, looks like we’re finally going to get some answers.

“Portal 2” is available for Mac, PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

MERE MORTALS nother huge release this week is “Mortal Kombat” (or, “Mortal Kombat 9”).

Available now on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, “Mortal Kombat” is the latest installment in the legendary fighting game franchise featuring many of the characters from the arcade smash hit.

The story takes place sometime after the events of “Mortal Kombat: Armageddon,” but goes back to the era the first three games took place in.

History is being altered as Raiden sends warnings to his past self about the events that have unfolded in “Armageddon.” With Raiden’s enlightenment comes a vastly different timeline, resulting in a series of events that sees some characters radically changed from the original history.

As the tournament goes on, players will have a choice between 26 characters to fight as, featuring dozens of moves and fatalities to use in their battles.

Developer NetherRealm Studios have been working hard to make the game as accessible to casual players while giving players who want to delve a little deeper into the game plenty of complexity, style and strategy to work with. Overall, it’s still the same one-on-one fighting experience that fans have come to expect, featuring 3-D graphics on a 2-dimensional plane.

These are just two of the biggest releases this week, causing many to dub April 19 “Portal Kombat Day.” However, you might also want to head to your local retailer to take a look at some of the other big titles that launched this week, including “SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy Seals” on PlayStation 3, “Conduit 2” on Wii and “Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection” for PlayStation Portable.

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his is an incredible week to be a gamer. We’re getting some huge releases that a lot of fans have been looking forward to. First up, “Portal 2” from Valve Software.

It’s been a while since we last heard from GLaDOS (Genetic Lifeform and Disk Operating System), the lead antagonist of 2007’s Game of the Year, “Portal.”

When we last saw her, she was in a thousand pieces, just scattered, burning wreckage. As the psychotic creation of the mysterious Aperture Laboratories, “doing science” at some grizzly, human cost, we thought she was gone for good. Yet, as the flames died down into smoldered ash, she could still be heard, eerily taunting us with a little ditty by Jonathan Coulton called “Still Alive.” And then, on April 19, 2011, she came back.

The first “Portal” was a masterpiece. The central plot of the game revolved around a series of tests that the player, playing as the

female protagonist, Chell, would have to perform in order to survive. Each of these tests required the use of a “portal gun” that could open holes in two different points in time and space, allowing the operator to pass through them, instantly crossing large distances.

At the heart of these tests was GLaDOS, an artificial intelligence that would coax the player along with empty promises and, when that approached failed, insults and threats. Of course, by the end of the game, you’ve made a few grim discoveries about the fate of Aperture Laboratories and the true nature of GLaDOS. In the end, you’re left with a lot more questions than answers.

Between “Portal’s” unique gameplay concept, intriguing setting and hilariously dark humor, it’s no wonder it struck a chord with gamers all over the world. Tie in the references to Valve Software’s other hugely popular franchise, “Half-Life,” and, suddenly, “Portal” goes from

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Weekender Correspondent TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) Americans don’t have a monopoly on body fascism, but we’re certainly contenders for first place. Goodness forbid you have hair in the wrong place (or too little in the right place) or smell like a human being instead of a flower or have any other physical “imperfection.” While having standards of beauty is inevitable, yours could do with being a bit wider and less rigidly enforced. Being down to earth means embracing all that rough-edged earthly stuff and hopefully seeing the sexy beauty in it. This week, instead of stocking up on the newest antiperspirant, try that.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) There’s a difference between those who don’t cheat because they worry about getting caught and those who don’t do it because they know it’s wrong and wouldn’t make them feel good. Eventually, the former will get around to it no matter what. Determining what kind of person you’re dealing with is of paramount importance this week. Becoming paranoid, nosy and controlling isn’t a fate I’d wish on you, so if you suspect you’ve fallen in with one of those would-be cheaters just waiting for an opportunity, you might want to get out now while you still can.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) Embracing and experiencing your emotions is one thing; allowing them to completely dominate and overwhelm you, and hold you back from the things you want — that’s quite another. It’s tricky for you Cancers because you feel things so vividly and powerfully, and you don’t want to deny or shut down that potent source of strength and vitality. However, learning how to rein those feelings in without shutting down is a valuable and necessary tool if you ever want to achieve lasting contentment and success. That, my dear, is this week’s (and your life’s ongoing) lesson.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22)

How much power you’re willing to lend to someone else says a lot about you and where you’re at in life. Some people can’t help but render themselves virtually helpless in certain situations (especially romantic ones); others have trouble giving up any control whatsoever. Most of us fall somewhere in the middle. There’s no recipe for what amount of power to hold onto or let go of, but there is a “right” amount, it’s just that it’s different for every specific situation. Hold on too tight, and you’ll strangle all life out of it; give up too much, and it’ll never go where you’re hoping. This week, do your best to figure it out. If you screw it up, chalk it up to a lesson that’ll help you do better next time.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) Severe disappointment is difficult to get over — but try to remember that everyone experiences it at some points in their lives, and most of us many, many times. You don’t have a monopoly on feeling let down, nor is shutting down and giving up completely a viable response to what you’re feeling now, even if it’s what you’re intensely tempted to do. Au contraire! The quicker you can get back to blank slate status — that is, truly open about the next promising possibility (without secretly believing it’ll turn out just like this one) — the better.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) Sometimes there’s just so much on your plate that you want to retreat from the world, get stoned/drunk/etc., and try to forget about it all. Sometimes you do just

that, but you know by now that it’s a slippery slope. The longer you put off this stuff, the more it piles up, and the worse the temptation becomes to be irresponsible and numb your mind to it all. Don’t be too hard on yourself, however. I suggest giving yourself permission to retreat — after you’ve done just one (or two) things. Even if they’re small things, facing this stuff tomorrow will be that much easier if you just suck it up and get them done today, right now.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) Don’t be blinded by the beauty of the swan. The swan is mean and only has eyes for other swans, anyway. Admire it from afar, but don’t bother trying to get close to it. Spend your time and energy, instead, focusing on learning to notice and appreciate beauty that comes in less obvious, but more sustainable, forms. This is your path to happiness. Naturally, there’ll be many factors and influences trying to steer you from it, but if you can train your mind and heart towards ideas and patterns that’ll make you happier and more fulfilled than you’ve ever been, why the hell wouldn’t you?

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) Repeating the same action and expecting different results is one definition of insanity. Of course, it’s easy enough to realize that’s what you’re doing and switch things up when solving a scientific problem, but it’s quite another when dealing with emotions, which are, by definition, irrational and nearly impossible to control.

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AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) How comfortable are you with darkness? I’m not just talking about your bedroom once the lights are out, I mean the darker aspects of your own nature. How about those facets of someone else?

Sometimes, true love and intimacy means embracing and accepting those as well as all the brilliant and joyful things that made you fall for them in the first place. This week may very well present a test of your devotion. Will you brave those dark places, or run screaming? Sticking it out can only increase the sum total of trust here, so if you can manage it, it’s worth your while.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) Being flexible is one thing, but sometimes you bend over backwards so far you might as well be lying on your back, counting the footprints on your chest. As long as you keep accommodating other people’s demands, they will certainly keep making them. There’s no magical line they’ll cross and suddenly realize they’re asking too much — unless you draw one.

This week, you need to do exactly that.

Naturally, saying it’s there won’t quite do the trick. The first thing all those chestwalkers will do is experiment by stepping right over it. What you do next will determine whether you get to continue your interactions as their equal, or their doormat.

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) The story’s never done being written, even if it feels that way. Even death or distance doesn’t stop the tale. The only thing that can end it is you, by refusing to add to it in any way. You may think you know the conclusion to this one, but sometimes the best stories have surprise twists at the end. Be open to one of those here — and if it’s in your direct power to make one happen, I can’t encourage you enough to do so. It could spell the difference between a happy ending and a potentially tragic one.

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LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) By this time, you should have figured out that walking any path forged by someone else will only work for you for a short time. Ultimately, the only way to get to where you’re going, and be happy about it, is to blaze your own trail. You can be inspired by someone else, or even copy aspects of what they’ve been up to, but in the end, you need to make your own rules, schedule, and route. If you’re walking in someone else’s footprints, it’s now time to consider when to break off and head in your own direction — probably soon.

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stuck in. Sometimes you simply have to rope yourself, through brute logical force, into taking a different path. That may very well be the case this week, when your feelings are likely to take you down the same route you’ve taken so many times before. If you want a different outcome, though, you’ll need to head in a different direction — so do that, by hook or by crook.

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SALEEN `02 SE 281 Convertible, silver on black, garage kept, Production #351. 14,500 miles. Asking $23,500, Serious inquiries only!

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(570) 443-7522 Call before 9:30 p.m.

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90,000 miles. $12,900.

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$5,000

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CHEVY `66 BEL AIR 2 door post car, in

good condition for age.

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FORD `66 Mustang Coupe.

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LINCOLN `88 TOWN CAR 61,000 original

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MAZDA `88 RX-7 CONVERTIBLE

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HARLEY DAVIDSON ` 06 SOFTTAIL NIGHTTRAIN Dark gray metallic,

FORD `52 COUNTRY SEDAN CUSTOM LINE

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Black top.

289 Engine, rebuilt.

61,000 original miles. Original owners manual EXCELLENT CONDITION! $8,800.

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STUDEBAKER 31

2007 Tank Motor Sports Vision Motorcycle.

250 cc, Brand new. 0 miles. $2,400. For more information call Tom at 570-825-2114

GALAXIE 500 CONVERTIBLE

CHEVY 08 3500 HD DUMP TRUCK 2WD, automatic.

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Rumble seat, coupe Good condition.

Call for details (570) 881-7545

FORD `65

Commercial Trucks & Equipment

REDUCED!!

This model only produced in 1967 & 1968. All original 45,000 miles, Color Burgundy, cloth & vinyl interior, 350 rocket engine, 2nd owner. Fender skirts, always garaged. Trophy winner at shows.

Serious inquiries only, $7,500.

570-690-0727

Any Condition!

Courteous, Fast Professional Buyer.

Licensed & Bonded corvettebuyer.com 1-800-850-3656

STATION WAGON V8, automatic, 8 passenger, 3rd seat, good condition, 2nd owner. $9,500.

570-579-3517

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TANK 07 VISION

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Boats & Marinas

CUSTOM CREST 15

Fiberglass boat with trailer. Outboard propulsion. Includes: 2 motors Erinmade, “Lark II series”

PRICE REDUCED! $2,400 NEGOTIABLE

570-417-3940

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SALT CREEK SKIF

14’ fiberglass fishing boat, tri-hull (very stable), 25 HP Tahatsu outboard, Full Galvanized Trailer. Perfect Condition. Built in fuel tank. All new in ‘01. $2,500 570-256-7311

FORD 99 E350 BUCKET VAN Triton V8. 2 speed

boom; 92,000miles; $9999 or best price.

Great condition. Call 570-675-3384 or 570574-7002

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Motorcycles

new rr tire & brakes, many extras. $10,900 (570) 592-4982

HARLEY DAVIDSON `01

Road King 19,000 miles, new tires, lots of extra chrome.

Like New. $12,900.

Call 570-639-1989 or 570-760-1023

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Motorcycles

KAWASAKI 06

Vulcan Classic 1500 Black and chrome.

Fuel injected. 21” windshield. Passenger backrest.

Floor boards.

Remainder of warranty.

Expires Feb., 2012. Kept in heated garage!

Never damaged.

7,000 miles. Great condition! $6,800 570-574-9217

SUZUKI `07 C50T CRUISER EXCELLENT CONDITION Windshield, Bags,

Floorboards,V&H Pipes, White walls,Garage Kept.

6K Miles $5,500 (570) 430-0357

SUZUKI 04 GSXRthan 1000CC1,000 Less

miles. Team colors with matching helmet & jacket. Fender eliminator kit.

Scorpion exhaust. $6,000.

Call Dave after 5 pm 570-825-0394

SUZUKI 77 GS 750

Needs work. $1,500 or best offer 570-822-2508

YAMAHA `04 V-STAR

2004 CRF 100.

Excellent condition. $1500 or best offer.

570-498-7702

1100 Custom. 5800 miles, light bar, cobra exhaust, windshield, many extras, must sell. $5,995. Call 570-301-3433

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HONDA

Auto Parts

Auto Parts

BUYING JUNK VEHICLES $300 and Up $125 extra if driven, pulled or pushed in.

NOBODY Pays More

570-760-2035

Monday thru Saturday 6 am-9 pm Sunday 8 am - 68 pm

457 Wanted to Buy Auto

457 Wanted to Buy Auto

$$$ HIGHEST PRICE PAID $$$ FOR JUNK VEHICLES PICKED UP 570-876-1010 570-346-7673

Motorcycles

YAMAHA `97 VIRAGO

750cc. 8,000 miles, saddlebags, windshield, back rest, Black & Pearl, Excellent Condition.

Must See. Asking $2,499. Call after 4.

570-823-9376

Let the Community Know!

Place your Classified Ad TODAY! 570-829-7130

YAMAHA 07 650 V-STAR

Matted black finish.

Mint condition. New tires, inspected, fully serviced & ready to ride. Windshield & sissy bar.

Low miles & garage kept. $4800. or best offer. 570-762-5158

YAMAHA` 08 R1 BEAUTIFUL BIKE Perfect condition.

3700 miles, new rear tire, undertail kit, cover. Price negotiable $7,800 570-852-9072

YAMAHA` 09 VSTAR 650 CLASSIC Like New.

Less than 1000 miles. White and chrome. Garage kept. $6,300 (570) 817-8127

442 RVs & Campers

FLAGSTAFF `08 CLASSIC

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, water purifier, awning, microwave oven, tinted safety glass windows, raised panel fridge & many accessories & options.

Excellent condition, $22,500.

570-868-6986

SUNLINE `06 SOLARIS

Travel Trailer. 29’, mint condition, 1 slide out a/c-heat.

Stove, microwave, fridge, shower inside & out. Many more extras.

Reduced. $15,500.

Call 570-842-6735

SUNLITE CAMPER

22 ft. 3 rear bunks, center bathroom, kitchen, sofa bed.

Air, Fully self contained. Sleeps 6.

New tires, fridge awning. $4500.

215-322-9845

TRAVEL TRAILER 33 ft Rear queen master

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

BUICK `05 RENDEZVOUSFully CX AWD,

loaded, 1 owner, 18,000 miles. 6 cylinder.

New inspection, tires & brakes. Like new, inside & out. $16,900. Call (570) 540-0975

CHEVR0LET`02 EXPRESS

CONVERSION VAN Loaded. Low miles. Excellent condition.

$18,900

570-674-3901

CHEVROLET `05 TRAILBLAZER LT Black/Grey. 18,000

miles. Well equipped. Includes On-Star, tow package, roof rack, running boards, remote starter, extended warranty. $16,000 (570) 825-7251

CHEVROLET `06 SILVERADO 1500 4X4 pickup, extended cab, 6 1/2 ft. box, automatic.

Pewter. 48,000 miles. Excellent condition. $17,000 Negotiable (570) 954-7461

CHEVROLET `07 TRAILBLAZER LS Perfect condition, 17,000 miles.

Asking $20,000 570-332-3681

CHEVROLET `09 EQUINOX LS Low mileage, 15000

miles, automatic, all-wheel drive, 4 door, anti-lock brakes, air conditioning, air bags, power locks, power windows, power mirrors, cruise control, AM/FM radio, cassette player, CD player, keyless entry, rear defroster, rear windshield wiper, tinted windows. $17,500.

(570) 954-9333 Call after 9:00 a.m.

Job Seekers are looking here!

Where's your ad?

570-829-7130 and ask for an employment specialist

CHEVY `05 EQUINOX

LT (premium package), 3.4L, 47,000 miles.

All wheel drive, power moonroof, windows, locks & seats.

Leather interior, 6 cd changer, rear folding seats, keyless entry, onstar, roof rack, running boards, garage kept. $14,750.

570-362-1910

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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

CHEVY `94 GLADIATOR

Custom Van. 67K miles. Interior has oak wood trim, carpeting, storage areas, TV, rear seat convertible to double bed, curtains.

Seats 7. Power windows & seats. Custom lighting on ceiling. New exhaust system. New rear tires.

Recently inspected. Excellent condition. $4,800.

Call 570-655-0530

CHEVY `94 GLADIATOR

Custom Van. 67K miles. Interior has oak wood trim, carpeting, storage areas, TV, rear seat convertible to double bed, curtains.

Seats 7. Power windows & seats. Custom lighting on ceiling. New exhaust system. New rear tires.

Recently inspected. Excellent condition. $4,800.

Call 570-655-0530

DODGE `10 GRAND CARAVAN Only 17k miles.

Fully loaded.

Excellent condition. Factory & extended warranty. $17,995 (570) 690-2806

DODGE `94 DAKOTA with cap. 1 owner,

garage kept, very good condition.

Many extras including lift & back seat.

29 MPG gas. $4,000 or best offer (570) 868-0944

FORD `01 LARIAT 250 Super Duty

with slide-in camper new tires, 4 door, 8’ bed. Soft and hardtop for bed covers., Good condition.

Sold together or separately $10,900 (570) 639-5478

FORD `03 F150 LARIAT Contractor ready

with ladder rack & tool box, 4x4 diesel, under 97K. Great condition, $17,000 or best offer.

570-925-2845

FORD `99 E250

Wheelchair Van 78,250 miles. Fully serviced, new battery, tires & rods.

Seats 6 or 3 wheelchairs. Braun Millennium lift with remote. Walk up door. Front & rear A/C. Power locks & windows. Excellent condition. $9,500.

570-237-6375

HUMMER 05 H2

Yellow with black leather interior.

Front & rear heated seats. Many chrome accessories. $28,500 or best offer. Call (570) 788-9826 or (570) 956-8547 Leave Message

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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

HONDA `03 ODYSSEY High mileage,

140000 miles, automatic, front wheel drive, 4 door, anti-lock brakes, air conditioning, air bags, power locks, power windows, power mirrors, AM/FM radio, CD player, rear defroster, rear windshield wiper, $5,990 (570) 606-4198

INTERNATIONAL 95 DUMP TRUCK Refurbished, rebuilt engine, transmission replaced.

Rear-end removed and relubed. Brand new 10’ dump. PA state inspected. $12,900/best offer.

570-594-1496

JEEP `07 WRANGLER X 4x4, stick shift, soft

top. Red exterior, well maintained, garage kept. 11,500 miles, one owner.

AC, CD player, cruise control.

Tow package with cargo carrier.

Excellent condition. $18,700 Call 570-822-9680

KIA `02 SEDONA EX, Van, Sunroof.

61,000 miles.

Loaded. Good condition. $5000 or best offer.

570-606-7654

LEXUS `04 GX 470 Black with dark

gray leather interior.

DVD player. Fully loaded. 92,000 miles. Excellent condition. $19,000 (570) 675-4424

NISSAN `08 ROGUE SL. AWD, 1 owner,

no accidents. 4 door hatchback, 6 cylinder, roof rails, dark gray, black interior. Premium wheels, new tires, brakes extra set of snows. Premium sound/Bose/bluetooth, XM radio.

Intelligent key entry.

Newly inspected 36,900 miles $19,500 (570) 371-7227

SUZUKI `07 XL-7 56,000 miles,

automatic, all-wheel drive, 4 door, air conditioning, all power, CD player, leather interior, tinted windows, custom wheels, $13,000 Call 570-829-8753 Before 5:00 p.m.

TRUCKS FOR SALE Ford, GMC,

International-Prices starting at $2,295.

Box Truck, Cab & Chassis available.

Call U-haul 570-822-5536

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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

TRACTOR TRAILERS

FREIGHTLINER ’97 MIDROOF 475 CAT & 10 speed transmission. $12,000 FREIGHTLINER ’99 CONDO 430 Detroit, Super 10 transmission.

Asking $15,000.

‘88 FRUEHAUF 45’ with sides. All aluminum, spread axle. $6,500.

2 storage trailers.

570-814-4790

460 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE DIRECTORY 468

Auto Parts

570-301-3602

CALL US! TO JUNK YOUR CAR

BEST PRICES IN THE AREA CA$H ON THE $POT, Free Anytime Pickup 570-301-3602

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Auto Services

$ WANTED JUNK $ VEHICLES LISPI TOWING We pick up 822-0995 WANTED

Cars & Full Size Trucks. For prices...

Lamoreaux Auto Parts 477-2562

506 Administrative/ Clerical

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Area company seeking an experienced individual for a full time Administrative Assistant position.

Responsibilities include: • General clerical duties including photocopying, fax and mailing • Prepare and modify documents; correspondence, reports, drafts, memos and emails • Perform data entry in a timely and accurate manner • Handle requests for information and data • Resolve administrative problems and inquiries • Maintain office supply inventories

Wanna make a speedy sale? Place your ad today 570829-7130.

507 Banking/Real Estate/Mortgage Professionals

FREE CAREER NIGHT SEMINAR Coldwell Banker

Rundle Real Estate 40 North Mountain Mountain Top, PA On Tuesday, 4/26/2011. 7:00PM. For more information and to make a Reservation to attend please call: 570-474-2231 extension 32 RSVP 4/25/2011

FRONT DESK

Part time Requires good computer and clerical skills. Must enjoy working with public.

Includes 2 evenings, and every other Saturday. Applications available at front desk of Back Mountain Memorial Library. EOE

NIGHT AUDITOR

Apply in person.

Knights Inn 310 Route 315 Pittston, PA 18640 570-654-6020

Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades

HEATING & COOLING TECHS

Local contractor is now accepting applications for experienced commercial techs only.

Some travel required. Company van, cell phone & fuel card provided.

Hourly rate is based on experience & work history.

For more info call Rich 570-899-3308

522

Education/ Training

ROPES COURSE AND WATERFRONT STAFF

Needed for 8 week summer day camp.

Ability to work with children ages 6-14.

Innovative and skilled in Ropes Team Building Course and waterfront activities a must. Call 947-6766 for an application.

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548 Medical/Health

548 Medical/Health

The Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Competitive salary and complete benefits package available for a reliable, motivated person looking to join a growing team.

Qualified candidates should e-mail their resume to: resumea30@yahoo. com, or mail to: c/o The Times Leader Box 2510 15 N. Main St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250

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506 Administrative/ Clerical

509

Positions Available

CNA s 7-3 Shift

Part Time (5-9 days bi-weekly) with benefits

3-11 Shift

Part Time (5-9 days bi-weekly) with benefits CNA s can apply on line at:

https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=296360

* Individualized orientation program. * Competitive starting rates * Vacation, Holiday and Personal Days * Tuition Reimbursement * Health insurance and Pension Plan * Child Day Care on premises

Meadows Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 55 West Center Hill Road, Dallas PA 18612 Meadowshr@hotmail.com e.o.e.

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Logistics/ Transportation

542

Logistics/ Transportation

Drive with the best of the best!

Come join our great family of Drivers

Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades

CARPENTERS NEEDED Call 570-654-5775

CARPENTERS 10+ years experience and roofing experience a must!

PAINTERS

10+ years experience. Must be able to brush, roll & spackle.

Steady work!

Good pay!

Benefits available.

Call 570-654-4348

Tired of sorting through ads the acts that promise home weekly runs or sorry no local runs available? If what you really want is to be home daily, look no further.

Drivers Qualifications

Class A CDL ability to obtain tank and hazmat 2 years recent verifiable tractor-trailer experience.

Safe driving record.

Advantages

Home Daily. Competitive pay package. Excellent benefit packages. Training on safe driving and product handling. New and well maintained equipment, uniforms, and more!

Call Brian 972-740-8051 to learn how to get started.

Apply on line @ www.thekag.com

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bedroom, Walk thru bathroom.

Center kitchen + dinette bed. Front extra large living room + sofa bed.

Big View windows.

Air, awning, sleeps 6, very clean, will deliver. Located in Benton, Pa. $4,900.

215-694-7497

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WEEKENDER, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2011

439

Education/ Training

522

Education/ Training

• Math • Must be proficient in all areas of Pre - Algebra and Algebra 1.

• Middle School (5th through 8th grade) • Secondary Ed applicants encouraged • 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Needed for our alternative education program located in Edwardsville.

FBI, child, criminal and medical clearances are required upon hiring.

Fax resume to 570325-4365 or email resume@youth servicesagency.org

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Send resume to: Wilkes-Barre Academy 20 Stevens Road Wilkes Barre PA 18702 Other

Education/ Training

Other

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CHEF

Gerrity’s Supermarkets currently has an immediate opening for a Day Shift Professional Cook.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years experience in Banquet style and Production Cooking. We offer a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package.

Apply at: 801 Wyoming Ave, West Pittston or at: www.gerritys.com E.O.E

542

Logistics/ Transportation

542

Logistics/ Transportation

542

Independent contractor opportunities for owners/operators with 2002 or newer cargo vans and some smaller vehicles for distribution and courier service.

Must have cell phone and GPS.

Newly Remodeled!

Now Accepting Applications for

ALL POSITIONS Come be a part of the most exciting Bar/Restaurant Concept today!

Please apply in person at: 265 Mundy St. Wilkes-Barre, 18702 570-825-2540

Deliver

Logistics/ Transportation

DRIVERS

Other

Earn Extra Cash For Just A Few Hours A Day.

484-768-1453 www.aexdrivers.net

542

Logistics/ Transportation

DRIVERS CLASS A CDL Looking for a company you can retire with?

Looking for more home/family time?

We offer top pay and benefits Weekly home time and much more For more details, please call

800-628-7807 and ask for recruiting

Say it HERE in the Classifieds!

570-829-7130

(No Collections)

SANDWICH & SALAD COOK

Available routes: Laflin/Hudston

Full Time. Neat work habits and kitchen skills.

Bobby O’s.

Dupont 570-654-2200

$920 Monthly Profit + Tips

225 daily papers / 240 Sunday papers

Chamberlain Street, Driftwood Drive, Hilldale Drive, Jason Drive, Lombardo Drive

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Duryea

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

AUTOBODY PERSON Experience

$560 Monthly Profit + Tips

required. Must have own tools. Salary negotiable.

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

No Saturdays.

Call Vito or Mike Wyoming 570-693-3716 Serious Inquiries Only

149 daily papers / 141 Sunday papers Adams Street, Blackberry Lane, Cherry Street, Columbia Street, Cranberry Terr., Evans Street

Dallas

$400 Monthly Profit + Tips

AUTOMOTIVE MANAGERS/MECHANICS /TIRE INSTALLERS

92 daily papers / 144 Sunday papers

Baldwin Avenue, E. Center Hill Road, Claude Street, Midland Drive, Saginaw Street

To find a route near you and start earning extra cash, call Rosemary at

281006

570-829-7107

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527 Food Services/ Hospitality

PA CERTIFIED SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Teacher

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281925

WEEKENDER, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2011

522

Mavis Discount Tire is actively hiring Managers, Assistant Managers, Mechanics and Tire Installers. Qualified applicants should be proficient in tire sales, undercar repairs & exhaust.

PA emissions license a plus. Experienced candidates please call 914-804-4444 or e-mail resume to cdillon@ mavistire.com

N th Star St Foodservice F d i of PA, North a stable and successful food distribution organization, is recruiting for

Foodservice Delivery Drivers

$1,500 SIGN-ON BONUS! Candidates will have a valid Class A CDL, 1 year truck driving experience and clean driving record or 6 months of food and beverage delivery experience. Candidates must provide a verifiable and consistent work history, exemplary driving record, and submit to a background screen.

This position involves delivering to multi-unit franchises throughout the Mid-Atlantic states. North Star Foodservice offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including 401(k) with company match.

Interested candidates should apply online at

www.usfoodservice.com

under the careers/available opportunities tab, requisition 10002945.

You may also apply in person at

NORTH STAR FOODSERVICE of PA 13 Rutledge Drive, Pittston, PA EEO/AA/M/F/D/V

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

533

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

BUILDING SUPERINTENDENT

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

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Wanted for local manufacturing company. An experienced manufacturing maintenance technician who id proficient in: • Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and fault finding.

• Industrial PLC troubleshooting and fault finding.

• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel to assist in running various administration functions, including preventative maintenance & calibration systems, spare parts purchasing and invoicing.

Pre-employment medical exam/ drug screening required.

Competitive salary & excellent benefits package offered.

Resume to: c/o The Times Leader Box 2520 15 N. Main St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250.

Full time to supervise employees of the maintenance department and to be responsible for programs of cleaning, maintaining and repairing of all facilities. Team building ability, lead by example and be able to manage change effectively.

To apply, email resume to Denr916@aol.com

CARPET CLEANING TECHNICIANS

Full time. No experience necessary.

570-332-8168 or 570-885-0345

INVISIBLE FENCE INSTALLER

Will train right person for installation of underground wire and equipment. Full time/ year round.

Must enjoy outdoor work. Must be able to work with dogs and their owners.

Landscape experience a plus. Valid PA drivers license required.

Apply in person.

Invisible Fence of NEPA., 132 N. Mountain Blvd Top of the Mountain Plaza, Mountaintop.

8:30 am - 4:30 pm.

MAINTENANCE ANDNight PRODUCTION Shift

2 years experience working in the coal industry.

Welding experience necessary. Plant & equipment maintenance experience. 8pm4am. To start immediately. Apply in person only - No calls.

Mountaintop Anthracite Inc. 1550 Crestwood Dr. Mountaintop, PA

527 Food Services/ Hospitality

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MOTORCYCLE MECHANIC

Experience necessary. PA motorcycle inspection license required.

No phone calls, apply in person at: Team Effort Cycle 1280 Sans Souci Parkway Hanover Township, PA 18706 Let the Community Know!

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527 Food Services/ Hospitality

539

Legal

LEGAL ASSISTANTS AND PARALEGALS

Candidates should be experienced in Personal Injury Law. Workers Compensation experience will also be considered. Also interviewing candidates for general office help. All positions require excellent communication, organizational and computer skills.

Interested Candidates should submit their resume to: Joseph Schintz jcs@fclawpc.com Fellerman & Ciarimboli Law P.C. 183 Market Street Kingston PA 18704

548 Medical/Health

LPN/RN Part Time.

Flexible hours.

Private Clinic. Available immediately.

Send resumes to: c/o Times Leader Box 2505 15 N. Main Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250.

Come work for a company that works with you!

Work 100 hours, earn an additional $100 NOW HIRING RN’s, LPN’s, CNA’s Hospital, Long Term Care, Private Duty As an employee we offer…

542

Logistics/ Transportation

Competitive Rates, Flexible Scheduling, Weekly Pay and much more!

DRIVER

Delivery Person for busy restaurant.

Must be available weekends.

Bobby O’s Dupont 570-654-2200

DRIVERS NEEDED

Potential average earnings of $800-$1200 plus tips Bi-weekly.

Call 570-606-7838, Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

TRI-AXLE DRIVER

4-5 years experience. Start immediately. All local work.

No out of town.

Call Danny Jr. at 570-237-1734, Danny Sr. at 570760-7896, or Home # at 570-654-0525.

548 Medical/Health

CAREGIVERS

All shifts available.

Assisting the Elderly in their homes.

Flexible hours.

Call for details at 570-338-2695

527 Food Services/ Hospitality

570-587-4000 nicolec@caregivers america.com

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Lose Something?

Get it back where it belongs with a Lost/Found ad!

570-829-7130

OPTICIAN/ MANAGER

Seeking full-time career-oriented optician to manage JCPenney Optical in Wyoming Valley Mall. Great salary, commissions, benefits, & 401k.

Call 800-248-2255.

EOE. •R.N. 7am 3pm •R.N./LPN 11pm 7am Full Time •CNA’S 11pm 7am Full Time Apply in person to: Lakeside Nursing Center RR4 BOX 357 Dallas, PA 18612 (570) 639-1885 E.O.E

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Other

DELIVERY/STORE HELP

Driver’s License Required.

Apply in person.

Fainberg’s Furniture 56 East Main St. Plymouth No Phone Calls

FOOD SERVICES MANAGER

This position plans, directs, and supervises the camp s food service.

It is responsible for the oversight of the kitchen staff, facility maintenance, and food. Responsibilities including menu planning, overseeing the cooking and serving of meals, supervising the kitchen staff, and ordering of food and supplies.

Previous experience working in a camp or institutional food service setting, experience as a cook, and cooking for large groups is required.

Excellent communication, management, and interpersonal skills are also required. Candidates should have the ability to lift 50lbs. and be able to stand for up to 8 hours.

This year, our resident camp will be held at Camp Archbald in Kingsley, PA from July 17th until August 21st.

Kitchen staff members are not required to live onsite.

Hiring 50. Vehicle required, $8-$30 per hour. Will train.

570-714-FLAG. EOE

GOLF COURSE LABORERS

SEASONAL POSITIONS

Golf course experience preferred.

Call the Wyoming Valley CC at 823-0740 for an interview.

Other

LABORER

Seasonal help needed until May 28th to clean and plant around cemetery stones. Apply at: Ketler Florist & Greenhouses 1205 S. Main St. Hanover Twp.

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Production/ Operations

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Supports Director of Manufacturing by ensuring efficient execution of the production schedule, product quality, planning and executing maintenance programs, and communicating with customers and key leadership team members.

Lead production and maintenance teams to ensure safe and efficient manufacturing operations.

Detailed, timely communication with logistics team, quality assurance, customer service and customers on production status.

Responsible for maintaining Database system information for current production status.

Work with the logistics team in planning material needs for upcoming production. Assists with production scheduling to ensure production schedule meets customer requirements and enables efficient operations. Knowledge of GMPs and quality assurance requirements.

E-mail resume with cover letter to info@ LionBrewery.com Include job title in subject line.

554

Production/ Operations

PRODUCTION WORKER Wanted for local manufacturing company.

Candidate must be prepared to join existing shift working teams.

Although not essential, previous manufacturing experience is preferred.

Pre-employment medical exam/ drug screening required.

Competitive salary & excellent benefits package offered.

Resume to: c/o The Times Leader Box 2515 15 N. Main St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250.

QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN Entry Level

Will assist QC Supervisor, establish, examine and maintain quality on production floor.

Position will be “on hands” in production dept., on floor testing and sampling. $ 13/hour to start. Hours: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m Mon. – Fri. Must have prior experience in QC and with Microsoft Word & Excel. Will operate forklift and some heavy lifting may be required.

Must be detailed oriented and have ability to multi-task.

Competitive benefit package.

Candidates meeting qualifications should forward resume with wage requirements to: AEP Industries, Inc.,Attn: Human Resources, 20 Elmwood Ave., Mountain Top, Pa. 18707, Fax (570) 474-9257, Email: Grullony@ aepinc.com We are a Drug Free Workplace. EOE

566

Sales/Retail/ Business Development

FLOOR HELP/CASHIER

GET THE WORD OUT with a Classified Ad. 570-829-7130

Full & Part Time Room to advance.

Apply in person.

Dallas Center Hardware 42-44 Main Street Dallas, PA

548 Medical/Health

548 Medical/Health

There s No Place Like the Jewish Home The Jewish Home of Eastern PA, a leader in long-term care, has an immediate need to fill the following positions:

RN Supervisor

o BSN o Long Term Care Experience Preferred

RNs and LPNs

Full Time and Part Time and Per Diem Evening and Night Shift available.

Outstanding benefit package available including fully paid family health insurance and generous shift differential. Every other weekend and rotating holidays required.

Apply in person - Monday through Friday 8:30am 4:00pm

The Jewish Home of Eastern PA 1101 Vine Street Scranton, PA 18510 Telephone: (570)344-6177 ext. 140 Fax: (570) 344-9610 Email: sstrunk@frontier.com The Jewish Home of Eastern PA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

NURSE

7a 7p Weekend Program

NURSES

All Shifts Per Diem

CNAs

Evenings & Nights, Per Diem All Shifts Competitive Salary & Benefits Package

Golden Living Center Summit 50 N. Pennsylvania Avenue Wilkes-Barre Fax 570-825-9423 or pamela.smith2@goldenliving.com EOE M/F/D/V

INTAKE SPECIALIST Work full-time as part of a daytime multidisciplinary team scheduling and providing initial evaluations on individuals requesting mental health services. Also responsible to provide crisis intervention services as needed. A MASTER S degree in a related field or a BACHELOR S degree PLUS 2 years Experience required. Benefit package of paid leave time, health insurance, life insurance, & pension is offered. For further information, call Joseph Mule , Clinical Director, at (570) 735-7590 or (570) 455-6385.

Please send resume to: Northeast Counseling Services, HR Dept.

130 W Washington Street, Nanticoke, PA 18634 or via email to: ncsjobs@ptd.net EOE. www.northeastcounseling.org

548 Medical/Health

548 Medical/Health

CASEY DENTAL

Part Time/Full Time Dental Assistants (EFDA) for Adult and Children 3 positions available. We offer state of the art equipment in an ultra modern facility!

Please forward resume by email Attention: Mindy caseydental@comcast.net Or mail to 1120 Oak Street, Pittston Township, PA 18640

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Interested candidates should submit a resume to careers@gshpa.org or mail to Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania Attention: Human Resources, 350 Hale Ave., Harrisburg, PA 17104

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Sales/Retail/ Business Development

HAZLETON/ LUZERNE COUNTY SALES REPRESENTATIVE NEPA’s largest circulated print publication is looking for an experienced Sales Representative to work in Hazleton and Luzerne County.

Qualified individual will have at least two years outside business to business sales experience, will call on existing customers as well as securing new business. A sales assistant will assist in securing confirmed appointments but COLD CALLING IS REQUIRED! Position is $1,000.00 per month salary plus 20% commission.

Benefits include health insurance, fitness membership & paid vacation.

Please submit your resume to: prminc14@aol.com

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culated print publication is looking for an experienced Sales Representative to work in Honesdale and Lackawanna County. Qualified individual will have at least two years outside business to business sales experience, will call on existing customers as well as securing new business. A sales assistant will assist in securing confirmed appointments but COLD CALLING IS REQUIRED! Position is $1,000.00 per month salary plus 20% commission.

Benefits include health insurance, fitness membership & paid vacation.

Please submit your resume to prminc14@aol.com

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INSIDE ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Local sales operation is looking for an experienced telemarketer/insid e account executive for it’s NEPA location. Qualified individual will setup appointments for outside sales representatives with businesses in NEPA. Some clients are existing customers.

COLD CALLING IS REQUIRED! Position is fulltime with health benefits, paid vacation, hourly and bonus pay.

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TUNKHANNOCK/ LACKAWANNA COUNTY

SALES REPRESENTATIVE NEPA’s largest

circulated print publication is looking for an experienced Sales Representative to work in Tunkhannock and Lackawanna County. Qualified individual will have at least two years outside business to business sales experience, will call on existing customers as well as securing new business.

A sales assistant will assist in securing confirmed appointments but COLD CALLING IS REQUIRED! Position is $1,000.00 per month salary plus 20% commission.

Benefits include health insurance, fitness membership & paid vacation.

Please submit your resume to prminc14 @aol.com.

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Business Opportunities

FLORAL SHOP

The only shop in the area!

1,300 sq/ft retail & 1,300 sq/ft storage

$63,000 Includes

established sales, all equipment, showcases, inventory & memberships to FTD, Tele-Floral & 1-800-FLOWERS. Willing to train buyer. Owner retiring after 25 years in business.

Room for potential growth.

CALL 570-542-4520 Pictures available.

700 MERCHANDISE 706

Arts/Crafts/ Hobbies

SEWING MACHINE Singer Spartan. (free delivery) $10.

570-855-2568

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Antiques & Collectibles

BASEBALL UNIFORM 1950’s A.G. Spaulding wool, Milton Team $200.

570-239-8377 BASEBALL, FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL, Topps sets $4. each. Call 570825-7458 9am-12 noon & 5pm- 9pm.

COINS: silver quarter set 3 standing Liberty & 2 Barber head $40. Silver half dollar 1818 $65.

Penny to half coin set $35.

570-262-0708 COLLECTOR PLATES: Star trek original, 7 plates. $70. all. beta max blank tapes $1 ea.

570-868-5066 FOREIGN world coins total of 90, mostly older types all for $15.

570-735-6638 LIONEL TRAIN SETSpirit of 76 engine, caboose, & 3 box cars (Georgia, NC & Delaware) slightly used great condition. $175.

570-287-5045

Antiques & Collectibles

SEWING MACHINE 1917. table. Neat item, must sell! $75.

570-814-4643 STATE QUARTER COIN SETS in folders. $20. 824-1180

Job Seekers are looking here!

Where's your ad?

570-829-7130 and ask for an employment specialist YEARBOOKS: Coughlin H.S. 1926, 1928, 1932, 1937, 1940, 1961, 1963, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1949. G.A.R. H.S. 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1945, 1946, 1951, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1961, 1965, 1966, 1970, 1980, 1985, 2005, 2006.

Meyers H.S. 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1960, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977. Kingston H.S. 1938, 1939, 1940, 1944, 1948, 1949.

Plymouth H.S. 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1938, 1943, 1944, 1959, 1960.

Hanover H.S. 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1960. West Pittston H.S. Annual 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928, 1931, 1932, 1959.

Luzerne H.S. 1951, 1952, 1956, 1957, 1959. Berwick H.S. 1952, 1953, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1960, 1967, 1968, 1969 ,1970. Lehman H.S. 1973, 1974, 1976, 1978, 1980. Nanticoke Area H.S. 1976, 2008. Dallas H.S. 1966, 1967, 1968. Bishop Hoban H.S. 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975. West Side Central Catholic H.S. 1965 1974, 1980, 1981.

Westmoreland H.S. 1952, 1953 - 1954 G.A.R. H.S. 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976 Pittston H.S. 1936, 1951, 1954, 1963 Pittston Hospital School of Nursing, J.O.Y. of 1957, 1959 West Pittston H.S. 1950, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1960 Hazleton H.S. 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1945, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1964 Hazle Twp H.S. 1951, 1952 570-825-4721

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Appliances

MICROWAVE G.E. over the stove, black & stainless, like new, only used a very short time then changed colors in my kitchen. $100. 606-4353 OVEN, GE gas, self cleaning, electric ignition, good condition. $50. 826-1702

PIANO STOOL. Old, winds down with glass balls on feet. $75. 570-817-8981

REFRIGERATOR. Amana. White. Side by side. 25.8 cu. ft.

Icemaker, excellent condition. $200 570-606-6624

PIANO. Ericsson upright from 1885.

Needs tuning and some minor repairs. $200. 868-6613

REFRIGERATOR: General Electric / No Frost. Works good. $60.

570-655-5404

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Baby Items

BASSINET with canopy, mobile, music, vibration.

Green/white pattern for boy or girl. Can also be used as bedside sleeper.

Includes matt pad & sheets.

Excellent condition. $50.

570-855-9221 GLIDER CHAIR. Tan cushions with honey colored wood.

Excellent condition $140. 654-8042 INFANT CAR SEAT/ CARRIER by Graco.

Green/tan plaid, good condition, $30.

Fisher Price bounce & spin zebra, excellent condition $20. Leap Frog Learn & Groove Activity Station with lights, music $20.

570-855-9221 LAMAZE space symphony mat $45.

Jolly baby discovery play mat $20.

Boppy with cover 425. Prop R Shopper, never used 410.

Kolcraft stroller $12.

Graco High chair $25. Kolcraft tot rider $15. Primo tub $15. Miracle Swaddle blanket $12.

Changing pad with cover $12. Burp cloth .25 cents Receiving blanket .50 cents. Zutano jump suit 6 months $10. Zutano fleece outfit 3 months $10.

Gap sweater dress 3 months $10.

Onsies short sleeve $1.50 Onsies long sleeve $2. Sweater $5. Socks 12 pair $6. 570-675-7225 TWIN STROLLER Peg Perego twin Aria, black, very good condition, only weighs 11 pounds. Paid $400. $140. 654-8042 UMBRELLA stroller, red & blue plaid $7.

Backless booster seat $5. Car seat, gray with blue trim, $30. Pack & Play, Graco blue & yellow with animal print pad, asking $30.

Stroller, green & cream plaid $40.

Booster high chair, cream with burgundy, $25.

TV video baby monitor, brand new, $50.

Baby bath tub shower $20. Wooden changing table $60. Eddie Bauer car seat, beige & black suede $40.

570-239-5292

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Building Materials

DOUBLE UTILITY SINK, with spraying faucet. Barely used. $75. 570-417-4188 leave message.

GLASS DOOR. 3 way glass door for bath tub. $25 570-331-8183

To place your ad call...829-7130 SINKS: Arlington almond double bowl kitchen sinks. (2) with slight imperfection $50.

570-457-6380

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Building Materials

LIGHT FIXTURE Beautiful tiffanystyle light fixture measuring 13”H x 32”W x 14”D, stained glass piece of art is done in white & mother-ofpearl tones & has a polished brass finish. Asking price is $350.. ALSO, a pair of polished brass and acrylic wall sconces measuring 7”H x 9”W. These classic looking fixtures are priced at $48. for the pair.

Call 570-430-1366 if interested. Photos upon request.

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Cemetery Plots/Lots

CEMETERY PLOTS

Plymouth National Cemetery in Wyoming. 6 Plots. $450 each. Call 570-825-3666

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Computer Equipment & Software

LAPTOP CD/DVD DRIVE - plays DVDs and burns CDs. $25 call Rick 283-2552

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Tell Employers with a Classified Ad. 570-829-7130

PURSES (2) Vera Bradley assorted purses $20 each.

570-693-2612

LAPTOP: Dell d610 refurbished:w7sp1,o fc10,antivirus+more. p4mc.6,60gb,dvdr wifi, new battery & bag. warranty $225.

Dell d600 laptop refurb: w7sp1 ,ofc10, antivirus + more. p4mc 1.6,40 gb, cdrw+dvd, wifi, new battery & bag, warranty $200. HP d530 small desk top/monitor/keyboard/mouse=system. refurb:w7 sp1, ofc10,antivirus+mor e.p4 2.6,80gb, cdrw + dvd, warranty/ complete system $150.570-862-2236

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Clothing

PROM GOWNS, excellent condition, (3) available, sizes 4, 8, & 10. Colors watermelon $75., black $50. & seamfoam green $75.

Worn only once. Call 570-239-6011

Production/ Operations

Production/ Operations

CNC TECHNICIAN Sapa Extruder, Inc. an aluminum manufacturing facility located in the Crestwood Industrial Park in Mountain Top, has an opening for a 2nd shift CNC Technician for its fabrication department. Qualified applicants must have experience with Fanuc controllers and aluminum machining, Mastercam and AutoCAD. The successful candidate should be able to read blueprints and understand GD&T. Experience in set-up reduction program, macro writing and Solidworks a plus but not required. Applications can be submitted or resumes can be mailed to:

Sapa Extruder, Inc. 330 Elmwood Avenue Mountain Top, PA 18707 Attn: Human Resources teresa.mandzak@sapagroup.com E.O.E. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

I N S E R T E R / PA C K A G E R The Times Leader has immediate opening for Night & Day Shifts part time Inserter/Packager for our Packaging Department.

Experience preferred, but will train the right candidate.

This position reports directly to the Packaging Supervisor.

Duties include but are not limited to: Opening of insert skids Feeding of circulars into assigned hoppers Stackdown of ROP Clean up of Packaging Department at the end of assigned shift Employees must be able to work flexible hours and be able to lift at least 25 lbs. and have own vehicle.

Pre-employment drug screening and background check required.

Interested candidates should mail, E-mail or fax a letter of interest or resume:

Human Resources Department The Times Leader 15 N. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 Email: ldaris@timesleader.com Fax: 570-831-7364 NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE!

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.

TUNKHANNOCK Excellent property for warehouse or commercial. Centrally located in Tunkhannock, high visability, high traffic, loading docks & auto lifts. $1,375,000 (MLS#11-932)

TUNKHANNOCK - Very roomy bi-level situated on open and level 2.9 acre lot. Large living room and family room. 3 bedrooms and 2 ½ baths.

Nice deck overlooking back yard. $179,900 (MLS#11-1000)

FACTORYVILLE - Wonderful country French two story on 10 acres in private setting. Zodiac quartz counter tops, tile and wood floors, master bath suite on first floor, fireplace, landscaped with stonewalls & 30 ft. waterfall which cascades into a fish pond. Spacious deck, enclosed porch and stone patio. $495,000 (MLS#11-1426)

EXETER: Cozy 3 bedroom Farm House on 13+ Acres. New bath, recently updated, covered front & rear porches. Includes 3-4 Car Commercial Garage. $169,900 (MLS #10-6142)

TUNKHANNOCK - Building in excellent condition. Open floor plan.

Ideal for many uses. Refurbished apartment in last two years, 1,853 sq. ft., tastefully decorated. $930,000 (MLS#11-1301)

TUNKHANNOCK - Spacious townhome with view of the mountains. buyer can choose finish if purchased prior to completion. $225,000 (MLS#11-159)

FALLS - Extensive renovations, new electrical, plumbing, bathrooms, floors. It’s a must see property.

Convenient Boro location, walk to elementary school, all services nearby.

Quiet Street. $139,900 (MLS#11-1632)

OLD FORGE: Exceptional! Old Forge Beauty featuring Cherry Kitchen w/ island & eating bar, 1st fl Family Room & LL Family Room w/ wet bar, 2 fireplaces, in-ground pool w/ pool house, and so much more. $285,000 (MLS #11-342)

CLARKS SUMMIT: Cozy 3 bedroom ranch in Abington Heights school district; watch the sunset from your own living room. Hard wood floors under carpet, large deck and a family room in the lower level. $149,900 (MLS #10-4042)

TUNKHANNOCK - Ideal for light manufacturing/warehousing. Convenient location to Rt. 6 and Rt. 29.

1.58 acres. 22 foot ceiling heights in 2003 addition of 7,200 sq. ft. building. $895,000 (MLS#11-1302)

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TUNKHANNOCK - Extraordinary ranch home in private country setting. Open floor plan. Beautiful views of the Endless Mountains. Fenced yard, 23x13 enclosed porch, 16x6 front porch, large private deck, 32x45 room currently used as a library could be family room or in-law apartment. A Must See! $279,500 (MLS#10-2645)

FALLS - 2 story tavern sits on 2.63 acres of land. Lots of parking, 20+ cars. 413 feet of road frontage on PA-92. Was an operating tavern, liquor license included in sale price. All tables, chairs, bar equipment and kitchen items included. $175,000 (MLS#11-1260)

SCRANTON: Tripps Park! 3 Bedrooms/1 bath with natural woodwork, stained glass window, fenced low maintenance yard, eat-in kitchen, formal dining room. $74,900 (MLS #10-5765)

ABINGTON SCHOOLS: Almost 10 prime sub dividable acres with an 8 room farmhouse available with 1192 ft of road frontage located in a country setting. $285,000 (MLS #11-980)

SOUTH SCRANTON: Great 4 Unit Investment! Three unit Front & 1 Unit Rear w/ 2 car garage. Updated electric & plumbing. Recent furnaces & H.W. Heaters. Porches & Yard, Newer siding & windows. $139,000 (MLS #09-1918)

TUNKHANNOCK - Spacious townhome with view of the mountains. Buyer can choose finish if purchased prior to completion. $210,000 (MLS#11-108)

TUNKHANNOCK - Fully rented 6 unit apartment building in convenient location. Excellent opportunity for a positive cash flow. $325,000 (MLS#10-5490)

TUNKHANNOCK - Large home on private dead end street in Tunkhannock Borough. Double lot with big yard. Newer kitchen, baths, roof, paint, electric and oil hot air furnace. 18x20 detached garage. $167,000 (MLS#11-1649)

CLARKS SUMMIT: Four 2 Unit Bldgs, 8 Unit in all. Investment Property! Fully occupied 3-2-1 Bedroom Units. Separate Utilities, Some have New Carpet, Fresh Paint, some have New Appliances. $529,000 (MLS #11-746)

DALTON: New Luxury Town Homes @ DALTON RIDGE...3 and 4 Bedroom with an open floor plan. Energy Star Partner, lots of natural light, gas heat, 1st floor bedroom. 5 Units ranging in price from $236,000 thru $275,000.

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PITTSTON: Large 4 bedroom/2 bath home perfect for the growing family.

Newer Kitchen & Baths, large rooms and private back yard. Close to shopping, schools and major highways. $135,000 (MLS #11-837)

MEHOOPANY - New construction. 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch home in country development. Full Basement, 2 car built-in garage. $169,000 (MLS#11-1380)

NOXEN - Comfy, cozy cape cod – ready to move into – 4 bedrooms, heated sunroom, heated 2 car garage, stone patio for BBQS, front porch for rockers, comes with all appliances and washer & dryer. Monroe Twp. – Tunkhannock Schools – Come to the country! $147,000 (MLS#11-583)

TUNKHANNOCK - Totally remodeled home in a great location! Everything about this house is new. New kitchen, new flooring, new exterior.

Large eat-in kitchen, family room and great back deck for entertaining. $245,000 (MLS#08-4267)

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CLARKS SUMMIT: MOTIVATED SELLER! 4 Bedroom, 2.5 bath home situated on lovely lot, walk out dining room onto a deck with beautiful views. An energy efficient home with fireplace. Storage shed & New roof. $205,000 (MLS #10-3274)

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Computer Equipment & Software

TABLET: Coby tablet PC with touchscreen and android OS. New! $99. Eric 609-433-5660 (in Wilkes-Barre) 609-433-5660

732

Exercise Equipment

THIGH ROCKER. Body By Jake Bun & Thigh, seated squat machine,$50.

WEIGHT BENCH, MPEX Powerhouse 698, $75. PILATES PERFORMER with DVD’s, older model, $25. FLUIDITY FITNESS EVOLVED, $100. TIME WORKSFour in One Machine, $85 PILATES CHAIR, Malibu, $100.

570-388-2742 before 8pm WEIGHT BENCH, curling bar, weights. can deliver. $12.

570-855-2568

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Furniture & Accessories

BED twin complete with rails $50.

570-675-2879 BEDROOM SUITE. twin bed, dresser w/mirror, chest of drawers, desk w/hutch and chair. $300.

LOFT BED. custom built. Built in desk and light, shelves, drawers. $400.

Excellent condition.

570-868-6613 BUFFET with 3 drawers, matching hutch with glass front, 2 shelves, dark wood. $45.

570-814-9845.

BUNKBED Oak bunkbed with ladder & upper guide rail.

Very good condition.

Can use as 2 twin beds. $100.

570-388-2501 CEDAR CHEST Antique with hand painted flowers on front, footed base & beautiful carved trim, leg needs minor repair. $100.

Recliner $40. Bedroom set, circa 1926 inlaid wood, bed, dresser & armoire, $125. Antique wash stand, carved & stenciled decorations, $110. call 570-881-5143 CEDAR CHEST, light maple $100. FLOOR LAMPS brass with 5 fixtures $25.

Pine shelf $10. Swag grapes & wine bottles $10.

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CHEST OF DRAWERS, solid cherry, beautiful $180.

570-675-3328

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Furniture & Accessories

CHINA CABINET tan/white marble finish, god Condition $60. Television Stand 2 glass shelves & bottom shelf wood, excellent condition $75.

Motion mirror with sound Tropical Scenery .$25.

570-855-5737 COUCH, 91”, floral pattern, soft shades of peach, light gold, green, & rust, asking $100 Good shape.

Matching chair and a half, 51” with ottoman in floral pattern. Asking $50 good shape Accent recliner chair, Queen Anne with claw legs, dark green with small diamond pattern throughout, asking $50. Like new coffee table, cherry wood with claw legs, $50. Decorator tree $15. Call between 8:30 am and 9 pm. 570-4742756. Mountain Top. DESK, drop down top 3 drawers, pecan finish, 36x 44 x15” excellent condition. $95.

570-287-2517 DINING ROOM TABLE/ kitchen table with 4 chairs solid oak $300. or best offer call 570-822-1955 DRESSER: 3 drawer, top drawer needs repair $20.

570-868-6018 GAZEBO brand new 10’x12’ $400 new.

Sturdy steel construction, net & fence panels included $225.

570-474-5643 GOLDEN LIFT CHAIR, weight capacity 375 lbs.

Medium brown, never used, $450.

Call 570-388-6044 HEAD & FOOT BOARD, wrought iron for full size bed. $20. 570-814-4643 LIGHT BASKETBALL SWAG rim net, glass globe is red white blue $45. Lamp tiffany floor 69” tall shade is 5” high 14” across lamp shines towards ceiling $60.

Empress fiber bed cover queen size in original package $50. Syroco 2 piece wall planter with silk flowers $45. Canister set 4 pieces stainless steel by Revere Wear, excellent condition $50.

570-288-5628 LIVING ROOM FURNITURE, plaid sofa, matching chair, and coordinating recliner. Good condition. $250. 674-7978

CHINA CABINET round oak, 35”w x5’h. $299.

570-457-7854

LIVING ROOM Sofa and Loveseat.

Leather. Light beige, great condition $400.

823-9551

COMPUTER DESK, with hutch. $75.

CEDAR CHEST with cushion seat, $150.

TEA CART, oak. $75 570-655-0952

OUTDOOR PATIO SET green & white in color.

Great shape, needs umbrella. $200 (570) 824-1180

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Furniture & Accessories

752 Landscaping & Gardening

LOVESEAT & OTTOMAN solid sand colored cushioned, excellent shape $200.

MOWER: Craftsman Garden Tractor 26HP, 48” mower, electric start, automatic transmission, Model #917.276081.

EXTRAS - tire chains and front end utility bucket.

Kept in shed. Asking $995. or best offer.

570-388-4095

SOFA: 100% Italian black leather sofa & loveseat, very good condition $550.

570/824-7807 or 570-545-7006 PATIO FURNITURE. 5 piece, umbrella and cushions.

Round table, excellent condition, $200.

TABLE plus 4 plastic chairs and umbrella, $50. Good condition. 570-474-5188 PICTURE: giant Southwest $75.

Wooden Teepee shelf stand $75.

Area rug, olive green with leaf imprint, approximate 5x7 $40.

570-239-5292 ROCKER - mauve swivel/rocker.

Excellent condition. $30. 570-287-1913 SLEEPER SOFA 84” sage green leather in good condition, bed is full size and comes with foam mattress pad. Asking $125 or best offer. 570-388-4095

SOFA antique provincial sofa with matching Mr. & Mrs. chairs, 2 oak end tables, matching coffee table, 2 brass lamps, great condition $900. cell 570-436-7657 or 570-929-2645 eves, McAdoo SOFA TABLE 48” all wood sofa table, medium shade, $45. 570-868-5275 SOFA. Raymour and Flanigan. Beautiful.

Burgundy. 2 end recliners. Excellent condition. $250.

570-606-6624 TABLE: 3 piece 40” round table with 2 leaf’s, can keep open or drop, has pedestal bottom & 2 chairs, light pine & white, ideal for small kitchen, breakfast nook, or sun porch. used very little, excellent condition paid $169 l sell for $85. 570-258-2554

752 Landscaping & Gardening AZALEAS Mature 3, 3 Rhododendrons, 1 Holly, pavers, all for $50. FREE DARK FILL 3 tons, you haul, Plains.

570-826-0079 GRILL, stainless steel body, extra burner & extra shelf, stainless steel cabinets with doors under burners. $50.

Call 570-814-9845.

LAWN MOWER John Deere 130 riding mower, older model, still runs $300.570-328-1254 RAKE, PICK, and SQUARE SHOVEL .

All 3 for $ 20.

Call 570-735-2081

Spike & Gorilla’s Lawn Care & Outdoor Maintenance See our ad under Call An Expert 1162 Landscaping & Gardening YARDVARK wood chipper 3hp Briggs engine, no spark otherwise good $75 firm after 3pm 570655-3197.

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Medical Equipment

DIABETIC syringes, 60 bags of 10 $.50 each.

Novolog insulin 5 boxes $20 each. 1 bag of 10 $2.

570-239-0057

LIFT CHAIR

Summit stairway lift, 1 year old, barely used, battery backup. Asking $1800 or best offer.

Call 570-401-1558 WHEELCHAIR, electric Nutron 350 watts.black, has 2 batteries, & charger. $500. 654-1578 WHEELCHAIR. Electric. Ranger Storm series. Needs battery charger. $75 570-388-2742 before 8 pm

758 Miscellaneous AB-DOER brand new, in box never opened $149.99 value will sacrifice for $70. Lexmark 232 color ink jet printer new in the box $20. 1200 dpi premium photo quality also sharp surround sound speakers set for a sharp boombox 5 speakers in all $20.

DVD/VCR combo Sharp with hook ups works great $40.

5000 air conditioner energy saver works great $40. in the Ashley/Wilkes-Barre Area Ask For Jamie 570-822-8957 BARREL, wooden.

53 gallon.

Excellent condition $195.

570-876-3830

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BATHROOM SINK SET: Gerber white porcelain bathroom sink with mirror and medicine cabinet.

Matching set. $80.

570-331-8183 BLU TOOTH used 12 volt $50. 12 volt travel cooler $35. 12 volt refrigerator $35. Jack LaLanne power juicer $50.

Sharp SF 7320 copy machine.

570-675-7024

758 Miscellaneous

758 Miscellaneous

BUMPER rear 97-04 Ford full size pickup with brackets $100 after 3pm 655-3197

TIRES & RIMS: (2) Lexington mud & snow tires on rims, 5 hole, 75% tread 195/70-14 $60. 4 Timberline tires on stock steel rims, center caps, 90% tread, 5 hole, white letters 205/75 -15 $275.570-823-0881

CANES &WALKING STICKS for hiking & walking. $4 each.

Christmas manger, handmade, wooden includes 15 nativity figurines, must see, great deal 15.

Christmas Decorations, over 200 items, old fashioned Christmas figurines, under the tree items, Christmas lights and window displays, Christmas vases & flowers. $65. Toast Master Snackster snack & sandwich maker and Toastmaster reversible broiler oven both for $ 15. call 570-735-2081 COKE COOLER for sale. 36” H, 25” W, 18” D. Very good condition. from 1940”s - 1950’s. gas station model with Westinghouse compressor. Asking $350. or best offer, must sell. Jake 570-829-7859 DEPENDS men’s adjustable, super absorbency, lg/xlg 15 packages with 16 $90. men’s super absorbency with waistband, pullons Lg/Xlg 2 packages with 16 $12. also 2 packages with 6 $12.

2 packages with 6, pull ons size small $12. 570-8246278 after 5pm

TRAILER HITCH with hardware, fits 20052008 Escape, Mercury Mariner, Mazda Tribute $110 or best offer. Call 570-466-1214 VACUUM CLEANER, Fantom Fury, dualcyclonic cleaning system, no bags needed, attachments inc. optional hose extension, HEPA filter, owner’s manual, excellent condition, $84. Call (570) 709-3146 anytime in Laflin WHEELS & TIRES from ‘98 Jeep Cherokee 15” aluminum with silver comes with tires 225/75r/15.

2 wheels with 1 new tire & 1 needs to be replaced.

Wheels are in excellent condition. $100.

570-287-5045

762

Musical Instruments

DW 9000 Single bass drum pedal.

Highest quality pedal features infinite torque adjustment for turbo or accelerator style.

Includes Bag. Excellent Condition! $185.

570-881-4771

ENTERTAINMENT CENTER Sauder for 27” TV, glass door with 3 shelves and 2 drawers on one side and 2 doors under section for TV. Woodtone finish. $40. Maple kitchen table with drop down leafs and 2 captain chairs $40.

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LIGHT: 4 bulb rescent light, Includes bulbs.

White ceiling $15. 826-1702

PIANO - Baldwin Console, just tuned Excellent, Delivered $800. or best offer.

Call 570-474-6362

fluo48” $15. fan.

POPCORN BUTTER SERVER automatic $295. Countertop warmer 36” w x 28” deep, 42” h, $550.

570-636-3151 ROXIO EASY CD & DVD Burning software for Windows. $19.

LEAD DVD Movie Factory software for Windows. $29. DVDs The X Files Season 7 on DVD. $25 call Rick 283-2552 SEWING MACHINE. Singer is in a sewing machine table with stool. $200.

570-654-1578 TELESCOPE: Galileo Dobsonian Mount Telescope - 1100 MM x 135MM, Cherry wood Mount, many features, Instructional video included, box never opened - $175 or best offer.

570-388-4095 TOASTER OVEN Hamilton Beach, excellent condition. $10. 570-288-1063

766

Office Equipment

FAX MACHINE HP 640 LIKE NEW $40.

570-288-3401

770

Photo Equipment

BACK UP CAMERA 12 volt, used $50.

570-675-7024

772

774

Restaurant Equipment

RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT,

8x12 walk in cooler $2300; 8x8x10 walk in freezer $3800; Pizza oven with stones $2000; Stainless steel kitchen hood $3000; Stainless steel pizza oven hood $4000; bread pan rack $100; 2 soup warmers for $100; 2 door sandwich prep table $500.

All equipment is sold as is. For more info, call

570-847-0873

RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT,

Somerset Dough Sheeter, Model CAR-100. Only 1 available. $1,500 Call for more info

570-498-3616

RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT,

SOMERSET TURN OVER MACHINE model SPM45, $500; ALSO, Bunn Pour Over Coffee Machine, Model # STF15, $225 For more info, call

570-498-3616

RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT,

AMERICAN EAGLE MIXER, 20 quart mixer, Model AE-20, with timer and guard, $1300.

ALSO, Bev Air 2 door refrigerator/ sandwich prep table, Model SP48-12, $1300.

Call 570-498-3616 for more details.

776 Sporting Goods BIKE: women’s Rand 15 speed bike $50. 570-675-7024

CASH

FOR ANTIQUE GUNS Old Shot Guns

Rifles, Swords & Daggers, Military Items Vintage Scopes Old Toys & Coins

PRIVATE COLLECTOR.

570-417-9200

Pools & Spas

POOL HEATER. Teledyne Laars EPG-250 natural gas, 250,000 BTU pool heater.

Can heat any above ground and most in ground pools. Price is negotiable. $ 570-926-7528 SAND FILTER for 24’ above ground pool $50. 1.5HP pool pump/motor $50.

Aqua Bug automatic pool cleaner $25.

Safety pool ladder for 4’ above ground pool $25.

Solar cover for 24’ round pool $25.675-0630

GOLF CLUBS Ladies only, great condition, black bag, like new. $125.

570-823-9551 GOLF CLUBS Ping, irons, J Daley driver, leather bag. $120.

570-704-9547 POOL TABLE American Heritage 7’ oak & slate pocket table with blue cloth, includes cwall rack, 4 cues & brdige. Excellent codnition, buyer must move $999.

570-474-2206

776 Sporting Goods PUMP: Electric Pump Coleman.

Brand New in box$12. 570-288-1063 TENT Pop-up cloth paintball bunker/ tent, never used, $20. Huffy Micro bike, blue, $30. Disney proncess tricycle with adult push handle $25. WWE championship toy belts $10 each. Little Tykes girls vanity $25.

Children’s shopping cart $10.

Childrens Dirt devil battery operated vacuum $10. Small lego set $5.

570-239-5292 TREADMILL: ProForm, wide deck design, $125. call 570-654-1581 or 570-881-5143 WEIGHTS & weight bench with curl & straight bars. approximate. 800 lbs. of weights complete $300.

570-606-4353

778

Stereos/ Accessories

STEREO: Technics with 2 3 1/2” speakers $50. 239-5292

780

Televisions/ Accessories

TELEVISION: GE. 28” works good, needs remote $90.

570-740-1246 TELEVISIONS: Consoles with remotes, 24” RCA color, stereo sound, works great $100.

Magnavox 24” color, in original box 8 years, rarely used $50. 570-826-0079

782

Tickets

ELTON JOHN TICKETS

2 tickets for Elton John at Mohegan Sun Wachovia arena.

April 22, floor- 14 rows from stage.

570-446-3254 TICKETS (2) Elton John, great seats, lower level section 104, row e, seats 17 & 18. Mohegan Sun Arena, April 22. Paid $278 asking $250.

570-313-7701

786 Toys & Games TOY BOX Little Tikes toy box with pink lid and book shelf. $25 570-388-2501 XBOX-360. Guitar hero drums & guitar. $40. Cordless racing wheel & pedals $25. 570-693-2612

788

Stereo/TV/ Electronics

TV-Sharp.13” Color.

Excellent condition $20. 570-288-1063

794

Video Game Systems/Games

XBOX 360 holiday bundle. new! 250gb slim system. $229 Eric 609-433-5660 (in Wilkes Barre)

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796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise Mr. Baseball, buying all sports cards and memorabilia.

203-557-0856

WANTED TO BUY:

Mid Century Furniture made by Craft Associates (Chairs Coffee Tables Couches) Call Mark 724-288-3194

815

Dogs

American Bulldog Puppies, NKC

Brindle & White, 6 Males, 4 Females, Shots & Wormed, Ready April 25, $800.00 each, Call Steve at 570-956-7166

Dogs

CKC REG YORKIES

805

Birds

LOVE BIRDS: (3) with new cage $150 for everything.

570-288-9940

Very Loveable & Adorable.

15 weeks, paper trained, shots & wormed. Blue & gold. $650. each 570-436-5083

Collect cash, not dust!

Clean out your basement, garage or attic and call the Classified department today at 570829-7130!

PARROTLETS

Hand raised, baby blues, $80 each 570-735-2243

810

Cats

KITTEN. Gorgeous gray and white kitten. 8 weeks old.

Free to a kind, loving family ONLY! 570-696-3936

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Dogs

COCKER SPANIEL PUPPY FOR SALE 3 months old, with papers. All shots & records. Crate trained. Comes with crate & all supplies. $1,000 or best offer (570) 212-2335

To place your ad Call Toll Free 1-800-427-8649

Yellow $350. Black $250. Wormed.

570-836-1090

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GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS

AKC shots, wormed www.mountain hauskennels.com 570-746-1689

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FORTY FORT 65 West

Beautiful remodeled home in nice neighborhood. 4 bed, 3 bath, new carpeting new kitchen, stainless appliances.

A must see.

PRICE REDUCED $169,500 Leave Message 570-881-8493

NANTICOKE

Parents on premises Shots Current. $500.

570-401-1838

Hanover St. Bi Level, single family, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, single car attached garage, kitchen, dining room, office/study, family room, living room, bonus room, utility room, electric heat, finished basement, lot size approximately 90 X 150, deck. newly renovated kitchen, living room, and bathrooms. $154,900 Call (570) 735-9199 after 5:30 p.m. for private showing

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

ITALIAN CANE CORSO

Mastiff Puppies ICCF Registered.

Parents on premises.

Blue & blue fawn. Ready May 1.

Vet Checked 570-617-4880

Call 829-7130 Place your pet ad and provide us your email address

900 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

POMERANIAN PUPPIES

WANTED

CASH PAID 24/7 • Firearms • Gold • Silver • Jewelry • Coins • Tools • Military • Collectibles

Guaranteed Highest Cash Paid!

($10 Bonus per gun with ad)

570-735-1487 DAY 570-472-7572 EVES

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MOUNTAINTOP

ROTTWEILER PUPPIES

Pettebone St.

GOLDEN RETRIEVER & LAB PUPPIES

906 Homes for Sale

4 months old. Vet checked, first shots.

Tails docked. Parents on premises. $500 each. Call 570-604-5734

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SALE BY OWNER

EXETER TOWNSHIP CUSTOM RANCH HOME FOR SALE

BY OWNER Marcy Rd. Beauti-

ful family residential area, 6 years old, ranch, single family, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, double car attached garage, eat-in kitchen, dining room, office/ study, family room, living room, utility room, 2 sided see thru floor to ceiling stone gas fireplace, forced air furnace, central air, unfinished basement, 3 beautiful groomed acres, deck. Large Custom ranch home. 9 rooms plus 2 1/2 baths.

Approximate 2600 sq ft.

Open floor plan with eat-in kitchen and island, granite tops & custom tile backsplash. Brand NEW Stainless Steel Appliances.

Lots of crown moulding, chair rails.

Hardwood floors throughout with high vaulted ceilings.

Master Bedroom with multi -tierd tray ceiling and walk-in closet.

Master bath with large Whirlpool tub with inline heater & sperate shower.

Dining room with French Doors.

Oversized 2 Car DETACHED garage in addition to 2 cars attached on home!

4 Cars Total! Plus 10 x 20 ft. custom shed.

Paved Driveway.

Central Alarm. $379,900 Call (570) 388-6344 Any time weekends or after 4 p.m. weekdays.

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PLAINS

Nicely maintained home. 3 bedrooms, full bath with shower, private driveway with 1 car garage, Appliances included $76,000 Call 570-655-9722

West Wyoming

TOYTOWN 12 Watson Street

3 bedroom Ranch.

Corner, double lot, central air, all hardwood floors. $118,000.

Call 570-693-4451

71 Mountain Road

17 year old 2 story, single family home, Move right in this beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths.

Eat in kitchen with pergo floors and silestone counter tops, two tiered island. Dining room, family room with fireplace, additional great room with cathedral ceiling.

Finished basement with laundry room, work shop and exercise room.

Forced hot air furnace, central air.

Two car attached garage. Extensive landscaping with waterfall & private paver patio. 800 acres of state land out back door.

Single family built in 2005. 2.5 baths, two story with attached garage.

Oil furnace with central air. 90 x 140 corner lot.

Kitchen with center cooking island, dining room, raised ceiling with glass door entry & hardwood floor.

Carpeting thru out home.

Tiled kitchen and bath.

Kitchen appliances included.

$230,000.

NICELY PRICED $219,900

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NANTICOKE HOME FOR SALE Single home, 3 bedrooms, eat-in kitchen, electric heat, unfinished basement, deck.

Extremely wellmaintained twostory, 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, eat in kitchen, very large dining/living room combination, den, front porch , deck, and nice size yard; electric heat; safe neighborhood; move-in condition for the right buyer; no realtors or brokers; $132,999. call 570-878-2424 after 10:00 a.m.

SWOYERSVILLE

Immaculate 2 story, stone & vinyl. Large lot on cul-de-sac.

3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths. Detached oversized 2 car garage with loft.

Tile, hardwood, granite, central air. laundry/pantry & large family room with built in bar & fireplace on 1st floor. $284,900.

570-288-3256

(570) 233-1993

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WEST WYOMING 438 Tripp St

NANTICOKE FOR SALE

MULTI-UNIT PROPERTY Available immedi-

ately. Commercial property has 2 apartments and large office area, lots of storage, multi “bay” heated garage, large yard, ample off street parking; all units rented; Close to Rt 81 and Cross Valley expressway; offstreet parking. Serious inquiries only.

No brokers/real estate agents! $189,999 Call (570) 878-2424 after 10:00 a.m.

915 Manufactured Homes

ASHLEY PARK

Laurel Run & San Souci Parks, Like new, several to choose from, Financing &Warranty, facebook.com/ MobileOne.Sales Call (570)250-2890

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DUPONT

SUNDAY 1:00PM-3:00PM 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 (835.00 / 30years/ 5%) 570-654-1490

Totally renovated 6 room apartment.

Partially furnished, brand new fridge/ electric range, electric washer & dryer.

Brand new custom draperies, Roman shades, carpeting / flooring & energy efficient furnace & windows. 2 bedroom + large attic loft bedroom with spacious walk-in closet, full tiled bath on 1st floor, Easy access to I-81, airport & casino, off street parking. No smoking, No pets. $750 + utilities & security.

570-762-8265

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KINGSTON

E. WALNUT ST.

PARDEESVILLE

738 PARDEESVILLE RD CORNER LOT

Income & Commercial Properties

214 Taft Street 2nd floor. Modern 2 bedroom. Newer kitchen, bath, stove & fridge. Washer & dryer in basement. $500 + utilities & security. No pets.

No smoking. Call (570) 825-6259

Light, bright, 1st floor, 2 bedrooms, elevator, 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. $840.

570-287-0900

KINGSTON

EATON TERRACE

317 N. Maple Ave. Large Two story, 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, Central Heat & Air,washer/dryer in unit, parking. $830 + utilities & 1 month security 570-262-6947

KINGSTON

Like New 2 bedroom apartment in great neighborhood. 2nd floor.

Includes new kitchen (with new stove, dishwasher & microwave) and bath w/washer dryer hookup. Hardwood throughout with ceramic tile in kitchen and bath. $695/mo + utilities and security. No Pets, references required. Call Scott (570)823-2431 Ext. 137

LARKSVILLE

Very clean, 1st floor 3 Bedroom with modern bath and kitchen. New flooring, large closets.

Off Street Parking, fenced yard. Water & garbage included.

Tenant pays electric & gas service. $575/month.

No pets.

One year lease.

570-760-5573

LUZERNE

41 Mill Street 1st floor, 2 bedroom, large bath with shower, stove, refrigerator and dishwasher, washer/dryer hookup, 1 car attached garage. Fieldstone working fireplace.

Non Smoking.

Too many extras to mention, call for more details. $700 + utilities.

570-288-3438

PLYMOUTH

1st floor, 1 bedroom apartment. Stove, fridge, water & sewage included.

Front & Back porch. $400 + security. Call 570-262-0540

Apartments/ Unfurnished

MOUNTAIN TOP WOODBRYN 1 & 2 Bedroom,

available immediately, No pets. Rents based on income start at $395 & $430.

Handicap Accessible. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Call 570-474-5010 TTY711 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

NANTICOKE

1 bedroom, 2nd floor, refrigerator, stove, washer/dryer hook-up & porch. $425/month plus utilities, security & references.

Water, sewage, garbage included.

No smoking.

No pets.

570-239-2070

PITTSTON NEWLY REMODELEDall 2 bedrooms,

appliances provided, pets ok, Tenant Pays Electric Only!!

1 Year Lease, $775/ per month, $775/ security deposit.

Call (570) 335-0146

PLAINS TOWNSHIP

Walking Distance to the Casino!! 2 bedroom, 1 bath, living room, kitchen, off street parking. $600/month + utilities, security & references. Call Classic Properties Nikki Callahan 718-4959 Ext. 1306

WHITE HAVEN

1 bedroom. Heat included. Pay electricity and cable. $460/monthly 516-457-4002

WILKES-BARRE 1ST FLOOR 260 CAREY AVE.

Small 1 bedroom, recently remodeled, heat & water included. $520/month.

Call 570-288-3375

WILKES-BARRE bedroom apart-

2 ment. 1 bath. Eat in kitchen. Closed in terrace. $625 + utilities & security. Call 718-809-3338

WILKES-BARRE SOUTH SECURE BUILDINGS

Apartments/ Unfurnished

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

- Light & bright open floor plans - All major appliances included - Pets welcome* - Close to everything - 24 hour emergency maintenance - Short term leases available

Call TODAY For AVAILABILITY!! www.mayflower crossing.com Certain Restrictions Apply*

OFFICE/COMMERCIAL

WILKES-BARRE

NORTH END Large 1 bedroom apartment. Includes heat, hot & cold running water, fridge, stove, coinop laundry, off street parking, back yard. $535 + security. For appointment call 570-814-3138

944

2 bedrooms, newly renovated building.

Washer & dryer. $600/per month includes heat, hot water and parking.

646-712-1286 570-328-9896 570-855-4744

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Wilkes-Barre Apartments Available

SAINT JOHN APARTMENTS 419 N. Main St Wilkes Barre Spacious 1 bedroom.

Secured Senior Building.

Applicants must be over age 62 & be income qualified.

Rent start at $501 per month.

Includes ALL utilities.

570-970-6694 Equal Housing Opportunity

WILKES-BARRE EAST END

4 Rooms, 2 Bedrooms, Wall to Wall carpet, stove and refrigerator $525.00/month + security.

Heat Included.

No pets.

Available May 1st.

Call 570-823-2214 after 1 p.m.

2,500 SF First Floor $500/month + utilities.

Will divide.

First month free.

570-823-1413

953 Houses for Rent

COMMERCIAL BUILDING 12,000 + square

KINGSTON

WILKES-BARRE

PAD WITH DRIVE THRU Available on busy corner. 2500 sq ft 973-879-4730

foot. Forty Fort 60 Dilley Street Rent with Option To Buy or For Sale.

Zoned commercial & Industrial. Warehouse, offices, 4 bath rooms, huge storage area.

Available June 1st.

COMMERCIAL SPACE KINGSTON FOR RENT 620 Market St. Newly Renovated Prime Space.

1,250 sq. ft., Near Kingston Corners. Great location for retail or business office.

Easy Access and parking. Call Cliff 570-760-3427

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MOOSIC

Office Rental Space Build To Suit. 1000 to 2000 sq. ft. suites in high volume area with parking. Conveniently located.

Call Mechele (570) 814-4006

PLAINS TWP 7 PETHICK DRIVE OFF RTE. 315 1200 & 700 SF Office Available.

Reasonable.

570-760-1513

315 PLAZA 1750 & 3200 SF Retail / Office Space Available 570-829-1206

WILKES-BARRE COMMERCIAL RETAIL SPACE AVAILABLE IN ESTABLISHED SHOPPING CENTER

800 to 2400 sq. ft.

Starting at $750/month 973-265-4234

much for your current office? Call us!

We have modern office space available in Luzerne Bank Building on Public Square.

Rents include heat, central air, utilities, trash removal, and nightly cleaning - all without a sneaky CAM charge.

Access parking at the new intermodal garage via our covered bridge. 300SF to 5000SF available.

We can remodel to suit. Brokers Protected. Call Jeff Pyros at 822-8577

950

46 Zerby Ave Sunday 1pm-3pm Lease with option to buy, completely remodeled, mint, turn key condition, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, large closets, with hardwoods, carpet & tile floors, new kitchen and baths, gas heat, shed, large yard. $134,000, seller will pay closing costs, $5000 down and monthly payments are $995/month.

WALSH REAL ESTATE 570-654-1490

Half Doubles

HANOVER TOWNSHIP

Lyndwood Avenue Very spacious 3 bedroom half double with neutral decor. Off street parking.

Private yard in rear. Ample Storage.

Convenient to schools. $560 / month + utilities. 1 year lease, security. No pets.

Call 570-793-6294

LARKSVILLE bedroom, 1 bath

3 half double, Freshly cleaned & painted.

Tenant pays all utilities including sewer. $550 plus security.

Call (570) 332-5723

NANTICOKE HALF DOUBLE

3 bedroom with washer/dryer hook up. Front & back porch. Fenced in back yard.

No Pets. $550/month + security & utilities.

(570) 822-7657

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WILKES-BARRE 178 Charles St

Available Now! 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, Townhouse style. No Section 8. $550/month + utilities. References & security required.

Call 570-301-2785

SWEET VALLEY

Available May 1st 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in quiet,country setting. Large eat in kitchen, full basement. No pets. $800/month + security & utilities. Call (570) 477-3346 or (570) 762-2774

WEST PITTSTON SINGLE FAMILY HOME 622 Foundry Street,

WILKES-BARRE

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953 Houses for Rent

HANOVER TOWNSHIP

3 bedroom single family. 1 1/2 baths.

Driveway, yard, nice area. $800 + utilities Call 570-332-5723

Commercial Properties

570-881-4993

WILKES-BARRE 264 Academy St

Commercial Properties

WILKES-BARRE

WILKES-BARRE

Mayflower Crossing Apartments 570.822.3968

944

KINGSTON

For lease, available immediately.

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Stove, Refrigerator, Dish Washer Provided, washer/dryer hook up, NO Pets, Freshly Painted, $750/per month, plus utilities, $750 +First Month/security deposit. Call (570)885-0843 after 9:00 a.m. for a private showing or email ccamark49 @verizon.net.

NANTICOKE Desirable

Lexington Village Nanticoke, PA Many ranch style homes. 2 bedrooms 2 Free Months With A 2 Year Lease $795 + electric

SQUARE FOOT RE MANAGEMENT 866-873-0478

WILKES-BARRE MONARCH RENTALS STUDENT HOUSING 3 bedrooms, all appliances provided.

Call 570-822-7039

Available immediately, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, refrigerator and stove provided, washer/dryer hookup, pets ok, Fenced in yard.

Great neighborhood. $725.00/per month, plus utilities, $$725.00/security deposit. Call (570) 239-4102

WILKES-BARRE Parsons

143 Stucker Ave. 3 Bedroom 1-1/2 Bath. 1,900 square foot Modern Home in Great Neighborhood.

Includes all Appliances.

Large fenced in yard with deck & shed. Off Street Parking. No smokers / pets. $875 / month + utilities. Security, Credit Check & References Required.

570-332-6003

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