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HUNGRY FOR JUSTICE? Equal justice under the law might just depend simply on whether a judge’s stomach is growling when he pronounces sentence, according to a study of 1,000 parole decisions during 50 courtroom days observed by students from Columbia University and Israel’s Ben Gurion University for an April journal article. The students found that, day after day, judges were increasingly stingy with parole as a morning or afternoon session wore on, but that dramatic spikes in generosity took effect immediately following lunch or a snack break. The lead researcher, Columbia professor Jonathan Levav, expressed satisfaction with the scholarship but disappointment “as a citizen” with the findings.

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explicable fascination since age 15. Said Scullino, “At some point, you’ve got to ... start living the life you want to.” After one season, the Scullinos returned home, but in February 2011, he was of course back in the U.S., on hand in Dallas for the Packers’ victory in Super Bowl XLV. Scullino says his Australian friends are still bewildered. “I try to talk to them about it,” he said, “but they just don’t get it.” -- In January 2010, shortly after News of the Weird’s report, the U.K. government admitted that the British-made “magic wand” bomb-detector its own Department of Trade and Industry was promoting for export to police in Mexico and the Philippines was useless (no better than a Ouija board). Earlier, several British firms had sold thousands to Iraqi police at dollar equivalents of $16,000 to $60,000 (from a manufacturing cost of about $20 each). Furthermore, according to City of London police, “hundreds” of Iraqis had died in Baghdad after suicide bombers were mistakenly allowed into secure areas after being “cleared” by the wands. In January 2011, BBC News reported that a new British company, Unival, featuring a respected retired Army colonel as spokesman, had resumed selling the wands, to Bulgarian police. -- Sigurdur Hjartarson’s life’s work is his Phallological Museum in the fishing town of Husavik, Iceland. As the world’s only all-penis attraction, it draws tourists by the thousands, eager to see the 276-specimen collection of desiccated or stuffed organs from a wide range of animals. However, only in April (15 years after it opened) did the museum acquire a human penis, donated by the late Pall Arason, an acquaintance who, said Hjartarson, “liked to be in the limelight ... to be provocative.” To an Associated Press reporter inquiring of the “size” of Arason’s donation, Hjartarson said only, “You will just have to come and W see it.”

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-- “Man’s best friend” sometimes isn’t, as when a playful dog hops onto a gun on the ground, causing it to fire a round. John Daniels, 28, took a bullet in the knee from his dog, for example, in Raleigh, N.C., in January. Dogs betray in other ways, too. Motorist Joel Dobrin, 32, was pulled over in a traffic stop in February in Moro, Ore., and rushed to hide his alleged drug stash, which was in a sock. However, his dog intercepted the sock for an impromptu game of dogtug-of-war in the car. Dobrin won but lost his grip, and the sock flew out the driver’s window, right in front of the officer. Dobrin was cited, and later indicted, for drug possession. -- At least three jihadist groups in recent years have published full-color Arabic magazines lauding the Islamist struggle, with articles and essays to recruit fighters and offer personal advice for women on the importance of raising proper families and catering to mujahedeens’ needs. The latest, Al-Shamikha (“The Majestic Woman”), which surfaced in March, featured interviews with martyrs’ wives and advised women to stay indoors, both for modesty and a “clear complexion” (advice that earned the magazine its nickname “Jihad Cosmo”). -- Prevailing medical authority

20 years ago warned that few humans could survive bloodalcohol readings above .40 (percent), but in recent years, drivers have rather easily survived higher numbers (curiously, many from Wisconsin, such as the man in February in Madison, Wis., with a .559). (In 2007, an Oregon driver was found unconscious, but survived, with a .72 reading.) The plethora of high numbers might indicate mistaken medical teaching or nonstandard machine measurements — or an evolutionary hardiness in American drinkers. -- Young girls “grow up” prematurely, often aided by hungry retailers such as the U.S.’s Abercrombie & Fitch and the British clothiers Primark and Matalan, each of which this spring began offering lines of padded bras for girls as young as 7 (8 at Abercrombie & Fitch for the “Ashley Push-Up Triangle”), with Matalan offering one in size “28aa.” Child advocates were predictably disgusted, with one Los Angeles psychologist opining that permissive mothers were trying to compensate through their daughters for their own lack of sexual appeal. -- Chutzpah! Thieves usually pick out easy jobs, but occasionally they go bold — for example, breaking into the prison at New Plymouth, New Zealand’s North Island, in March (carrying off a large TV set) or breaking into a police station in Uddingston, Scotland, in April (carrying off uniforms and radios). -- Carelessness sometimes begets tragedy, as when motorists survive terrible accidents but then, while awaiting help, they are hit and killed by emergency vehicles. In December, near Ocala, Fla., a 39-year-old driver survived a rollover but was accidentally run over and killed by a responding Marion County sheriff’s deputy, and in April in Baldwin Park, Calif., an arriving ambulance fatally struck a 22year-old accident victim who was, until that moment, not seriously hurt.

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two radio stations over the years. Huge thanks Rock Street Music. I said it every year and I’ll say it again: no sound, no lights, no show. Thank you. Thanks to the entire staff of The Woodlands, who for the past 10 years, literally let us take over the place for one day each year. And thanks to the former staffs of Jitterbugs and the Voodoo Lounge, our CFK home from 1999-2001. And thanks to L.T. Verrastro/Coors Light. They joined us in 2005 for CFC 3, and for six years, they were a wonderful sponsor. Thanks to everyone at The United Way of Wyoming Valley for their tremendous support, and to the Gallery of Sound. We sold well over a thousand CFC records at Gallery of Sound since 2002, and do you know who much money the stores kept as a distribution fee? None. Every dime came right back to the cause. Thank you. Thanks to Fleet Decal & Graphics, Bewick & Jones Printing and WBRE-TV, WNEP-TV and FOX 56. And thanks to Saturation Acres Recording Studio for its help on the CFC albums. Thanks to all of the other local radio stations that also helped us spread the word about CFC, including Magic 93, WILK, The Mountain, KRZ-FM, WRKC-FM and WSFX-FM. Thanks Elton John and the Mohegan Sun Arena, and to Northway Ventures and Lamar Advertising for the billboards. Thanks to the great team of volunteers from Big Brothers/ Big Sisters that worked long shifts at the T-shirt and CD stand and to all of the great photographers that took CFC pictures over the years. And very special thanks to Lyn Carey. The death of her sister, Karen Greenberg Revit, inspired the first “Concert For Karen” event 12 years ago, and Karen’s spirit stayed with us each year, as did Lyn. Her parents, Barry and Irma Fischer, who have also since passed away, were also very supportive of the event, and we felt still their spirit with us as well, especially this year as we doubled Barry’s goal of reaching $100,000. $204, 544. That’s a lot of money raised for great causes. And so from me — and for all of us — we say, thank you. And thank you, most of all, to Karen. W

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Yauch is doing well, and the group decided to dust off most of the songs, add a few new ones, and put them together as “Hot Sauce Committee Part 2.” The album opens with “Make Some Noise,” which may be intended as a call-to-arms type of song, but doesn’t have quite the energy that one might expect. However, while some might see that lack of energy as an indication that the band has run out of gas, the reality is that the Beastie Boys haven’t grown old, they’ve just grown up. Tracks such as “OK” and “Too Many Rappers” would be right at home on any of the Beasties’ previous

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albums, and they even show a bit of ﬁre on tracks like “Lee Majors Come Again” and “Here’s A Little Something For Ya.” It’s been a long time since the Beasties’ songs have been focused solely around a partyall-night mentality, and while the departure from that means that there is not another anthem on this album a la “Fight for Your Right” or “Hey Ladies,” the resulting freedom also allows the band to experiment a bit and to create some music that is a little more interesting. -- Mike Irwin Weekender Correspondent

Hadji Hodgkiss, UO will drop “Rock & Roll Submarine,” its first album since 1995, May 10. Lead track “Mason/Dixon” starts with brief wind sounds and beeps before fuzzy guitar kicks in. The title track follows with great, chugging guitar and Roeser wondering, “Do I have to spell it out again/ This time with attitude?” The angsty “Effigy,” with its Neil Young “Rockin’ in the Free World”inspired guitar, is the first of several standouts. “I don’t want an apology, I want an effigy,” Roeser declares on the track. Other highlights include the noisy “Little Vice” with its great guitars and almost sinister vocals; the trippy distorted sounds of “Thought Balloon,” which sounds straight from the ’90s (in a good way) and “Quiet Person.” The latter is light and airy, despite Roesner sadly questioning, “I was always a quiet person/ What kind of person could walk all over me?” and “Am I happy? Or just lucky today?” Kato’s strong vocals kick in about halfway through to add a completely different layer, and it’s fantastic. “Rock & Roll Submarine” is a great record, proving that it’s a damn shame Urge Overkill’s been MIA for the past 16 years. Hopefully, the submarine will bring the group above water — for good.

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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. Barney Live in Concert Birthday Bash: May 10-11, TIMES VARY, $15-$55 Michael Buble: June 8, 8 p.m., $61.20$103.65 American Idol Live: Aug. 21, 7 p.m., $55.85-$77.45

PENN’S PEAK

325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe 866.605.7325 or visit pennspeak.com. 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 Easton Corbin: June 2, 8 p.m., $28 Chris Isaak: June 12, 8 p.m., $51.25$57.25 Robin Trower: June 18, 8 p.m., $35.75 Uriah Heep: June 24, 8 p.m., $30 Raymond the Amish Comic: July 9, 8 p.m., $22.25 Herman’s Hermits: July 22, 8 p.m., $35.75-$40.75 Stryper: July 29, 8 p.m. Ted Nugent: Aug. 14, 8 p.m. Don Williams: Aug. 25, 8 p.m., $35.75$40.75 Styx: Aug. 26, 8 p.m., $53.25-$59.25 The Outlaws: Aug. 27, 8 p.m., $35.75 Yardbirds: Sept. 8, 8 p.m., $30 .38 Special: Sept. 16, 8 p.m. Gordon Lightfoot: Oct. 2, 8 p.m., $51.25-$54.25 Loretta Lynn: Oct. 14, 8 p.m., $47-$58

PENNSYLVANIA BLUES

FESTIVAL

Blue Mountain Ski Area, Palmerton 610.826.7700 www.skibluemt.com July 30-31, on-site camping, all are welcome, Visit website for info

RIVER STREET JAZZ CAFE 665 N. River St., Plains Phone: 570.822.2992 Mystery Fyre: May 5 Mother Nature’s Son: May 6 Mike Dougherty Band / Suze: May 7 Clarence Spady Band: May 13 Mahavishnu Project: May 14 Free Music Orchestra “FMO” / Rouge Chimp: May 20 George Wesley Band: May 27 Strawberry Jam: May 28 Marco Benevento / Exter vs Kimock: June 23

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 Dancing with NEPA Stars: July 8, 5:30 p.m., $19 Dancing with NEPA Stars: July 29, 5:30 p.m., $19 Dancing with NEPA Stars: Aug. 19, 5:30 p.m., $19 Alice Cooper: Aug. 23, 8 p.m., $47.30$68.55 Celtic Thunder: Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m., $57.10-$83.30

SHERMAN THEATER

524 Main St., Stroudsburg Phone: 570.420.2808, www.shermantheater.com 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 The Last Ten Seconds of Life: May 20, 6 p.m., $10 Kenny Vance & The Planotones: May 21, 8 p.m., $35-$45 The Click Five: May 27, 6 p.m., $10 Electric Hot Tuna: June 2, 8 p.m., $35 Dancestand USA ft. The Main Street Cruisers: June 4, 7:30 p.m., $20-$55 Blue’s Clues Live: Blue’s Birthday Party: June 18-19, TIMES VARY, $13-$17 New Riders of the Purple Sage: June 24, 8 p.m., $22 The John Butler Trio: Aug. 6, 8 p.m., $28

Belladonna: Aug. 13, 8 p.m., $15 Gregg Allman: Sept. 6, 8 p.m., $35$45 The Tartan Terrors: Oct. 1, 8 p.m., $30 1964: The Tribute: Oct. 22, 8 p.m., $32-$42

SPYGLASS RIDGE WINERY

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 Blue Oyster Cult / Foghat: July 9, 8 p.m. 8th Annual Celtic Festival: Aug. 20, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. ft. Seven Nations & Rathkeltair Styx: Aug. 27, 8 p.m.

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 PHILADELPHIA

ELECTRIC FACTORY

3421 Willow St., Philadelphia Phone: 215.LOVE.222 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. Adele / The Civil Wars: May 13, 8:30 p.m. Arctic Monkeys: May 18, 8 p.m. The Cars: May 22, 8 p.m. Raphael Saadiq: May 26, 8:30 p.m.

THE FILLMORE AT THE TLA

334 South St., Philadelphia Phone: 215.922.1011 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 Glover / 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:

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If you’re a watermelon, it’s a bad time to be in Pennsylvania.

Prop-comedy icon Gallagher is coming to Eleanor Rigby’s (603 Scranton Carbondale Highway, Jermyn) on Saturday, May 7 and Crocodile Rock in Allentown on Sunday, May 8.

SUSQUEHANNA BANK CENTER

Gallagher has been splattering watermelons, cottage cheese and every other grocery item you can think of all over the country for decades, closing his standup comedy shows with his most famous bit, a consumerist culturesmashing sketch called “The Sledge-O-Matic.” Those who attend the shows in Jermyn and Allentown might want to bring raincoats or a change of clothes.

1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, NJ. Phone: 609.365.1300 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.

Tickets for the May 7 show at Eleanor Rigby’s are $25-$30. For info, call 570.730.3798. or visit myspace.com/EleanorRigbys. Tickets for the May 8 show at Crocodile Rock are $20. Call 610.434.4600 or visit crocodilerockcafe.com. May 15, 8 p.m. Lykke Li / Grimes: May 16, 8 p.m. Brett Dennen: May 17, 8 p.m. Blackfield: May 19, 8 p.m. Neon Trees: May 22, 8 p.m. The Main / Augustana: May 26, 6:30 p.m.

KESWICK THEATER

Easton Road-Keswick Ave, Glenside, Pa. Phone: 215.572.7650 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. Weird Al Yankovic: May 20, 8 p.m. Eddie Griffin: May 28, 8 p.m.

ELSEWHERE IN PA

520 Hamilton St, Allentown Phone: 610.434.460 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.

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

POST GAZETTE PAVILION AT STAR LAKE

Route 18 and 22, Pittsburgh Phone: 724.947.740 Stone Sour / Seether: May 6, 3 p.m. Sugarland: May 15, 7:30 p.m.

TROCADERO

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BEACON THEATER

2124 Broadway, New York, NY. Phone: 212.496.7070 Gladys Knight: May 5, 8 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.

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.

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THE FILLMORE AT IRVING PLAZA

17 Irving Place, New York, N.Y. Phone: 212.777.6800 Combichrist: May 4, 7 p.m. Calle 13, May 6, 7 p.m. Cavalera Conspiracy: May 10, 7 p.m.

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ROSELAND BALLROOM

239 52nd Street, New York, NY. Phone: 212.777.6800 Bruno Mars & Janelle Monae: May 4, 7:30 p.m. The Cars: May 25, 8 p.m.

BORGATA HOTEL AND CASINO

311 W. 34th St, New York, NY. Phone: 212.279.7740 Kylie Minogue: May 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.

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

Atlantic City, NJ Phone: 609.348.7803 Usher / AKON: May 6, 8 p.m. Charlie Wilson: May 7, 7:30 p.m.

HAMMERSTEIN BALLROOM

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BOARDWALK HALL

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

OPEN FOR LUNCH AT 11 AM

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 Birthday 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.

Atlantic City, NJ Phone:1.866.MYBORGATA 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. John Pinette: May 28-29, 9 p.m. Steve Aoki: May 29, 10 p.m. W compiled by Marie Burrell, Weekender Intern To send a concert listing, e-mail weekender@theweekender.com

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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.

BROOME COUNTY ARENA

CROCODILE ROCK

MANN MUSIC CENTER

WHITAKER CENTER

WEEKENDER, WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2011

Phone: 215.336.2000 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. Echo & the Bunnymen: May 12, 7 p.m. Doug Stanhope: May 13, 8 p.m. House Party Flashback: May 14, 8 p.m. Pauly Shore: May 19, 8 p.m. Dredg: May 20, 7 p.m. Face to Face: May 21, 7 p.m. Two Star Cub: May 22, 6 p.m. Sixkill: May 27, 6:30 p.m. Matt & Kim: May 31, 7 p.m.

WEEKENDER, WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2011

We d n e s d a y : Bar on Oak: Line Dancing Bar t and Urby’s: Bonejak H a rd w a re B a r, W i l k e s - B a r re : $ 1 0 0 W i i B o w l i n g c o n t e s t H o p s & B a r l e y s : Ka r a o k e w / D J B o u n c e J i m M c C a r t h y ’ s : Ka r a o k e O l e Ty m e C h a r l e y ’ s : B e v a n & K e v i n R i ve r S t re e t Ja z z C a f é é : O p e n M i c S l a t e B a r & Lo u n g e : Tra v e l i n g W i l k e s - B a r re a n s Wo o d l a n d s : M - 8 0 Thursday: A r e n a B a r & G r i l l : C i n c o D e M a y o Pa r t y w / S t e r e o Pa r a d e B a r o n O a k : M e r l i n ’ s D re a m B a r t & U r by ’ s : B ra ve H e a r t C a n c e r F u n d ra i s e r 5 - 7 p . m . , D J R a m s e s a n d W a l t L u k e @ 7 p . m . C i n c o D e M a y o Pa r t y B re a ke rs, M o h e g a n S u n : B a t t l e o f t h e B a n d s B r e w s B r o t h e r s , L u z e r n e : C i n c o D e M a y o Pa r t y w / E r i c R u d y C h a c k o ’ s : Ka r t u n e C o l o s s e u m : C i n c o d e M a y o Pa r t y - D J W o o g i e C o o p e r ’ s C a b a n a : C i n c o d e M a yo — F a k e U n c l e J a c k H a rd w a re B a r, S c ra n t o n : P i n k S l i p o n s t a g e , D J S h o c k D i n E c l i p s e N i g h t c l u b, B u l l R i d i n g c o n t e s t H a rd w a re B a r, W i l k e s - B a r re : M i s s C h i l i Pe p p e r C o n t e s t , C h i l i Pe p p e r E a t i n g C o n t e s t , L u c ky Yo u o n s t a g e H u n s ’ We s t S i d e C a f é é : D J B o u n c e K n u c k l e h e a d s : F R E E J u k e b ox O l e Ty m e C h a r l e y ’ s : K a r a o k e R i v e r G r i l l e : C i n c o D e M a y o Pa r t y w / D J O o h W e e R i v e r S t r e e t A l e H o u s e : O p e n M i c w / Pa u l M a r t i n R i ve r S t re e t Ja z z C a f é é : M y s te r y F yre R o x 5 2 : B e e r Po n g S l a t e B a r & Lo u n g e : L e e & J o h n – f o r m e r l y o f S t r a w b e r r y J a m To m m y b o y s B a r & G r i l l : D J C o s m o Wo o d l a n d s : D J Ke v ( C l u b H D )

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Friday: B a r o n O a k : P i c t u r e Pe r f e c t B a r t & U r b y ’ s : D o w n t i m e J a z z Tr i o @ 6 : 3 0 p . m . , D J @ 1 0 p . m . B e n t l ey ’ s : R o b b B row n & H a m m e r 6 - 9 p . m . B re a ke rs, M o h e g a n S u n : N ew D i v i n e B rew s B ro t h e rs, P i t t s to n : C o u n t r y N i g h t w / D J C ro c ke t t C h a c k o ’ s : Ka r t u n e C o l o s s e u m : F ra t H o u s e F r i d a y ! V i d e o D J S u p e r J - h o s t e d b y Wo o g i e Cooper’s Cabana: C-N-R F i r s t F r i d a y D o w n t o w n S c ra n t o n : A m e r i c a n C a n c e r S o c i e t y B e n e f i t w / M r. Echo G ro t t o, H a r v e y s L a k e : T h e S p e ra z z a B a n d G r o t t o , O u t s i d e W y o m i n g Va l l e y M a l l : D y m o n d C u t t e r H a rd w a re B a r, S c ra n t o n : J o h n n y U n i t H a rd w a re B a r, W i l k e s - B a r re : G re e n E g g s H o p s & B a r l e y ’ s : C i n c o D e M a y o Pa r t y w / D J E d d i e J Jim McCar thy’s: DJ Justin L a To l t e c a : E r i c & t h e D re a m e r s Liam’s: Mame O l e Ty m e C h a r l e y ’ s : H e a d l o c k m a i n b a r, D J E F X a l l re q u e s t p a r t y i n t h e L a v a Lo u n g e

R i ve r S t re e t Ja z z C a f é é : M o t h e r N a t u re s S o n s R ox 5 2 : F re e J u k e b ox S e n u n a s ’ : D J N o t o r i o u s PAT S l a t e B a r & Lo u n g e : 3 r d D e g r e e S ta n ’ s C a f é é : D J A l e ro To m m y b o y ’ s B a r & G r i l l : G o n e C ra z y D u o 5 : 3 0 - 7 : 3 0 t h e n R o n n i e Williams Wo o d l a n d s : ( E v o l u t i o n ) D J Kev, S m o o t h L i k e C ly d e S a t u rd a y : Bar on Oak: Who Knows B a r t & U r by ’ s : D J A s h l ey Fre c k l e to n e B e n t l ey ’ s : I ro n C ow b oy B re a ke rs, M o h e g a n S u n : M 8 0 B rew s B ro t h e rs, L u z e r n e : B a d H a i r D a y B rew s B ro t h e rs, P i t t s to n : T h e E s c a p e A r t i s t C o l o s s e u m : K i n g B - h o s t e d b y D J Wo o g i e Cooper’s Cabana: Joker Band E r n i e G ’ s P u b & E a te r y : L e e S t r u m s k i & Jo h n S h e m o fo r m e r ly o f S t ra w b e r r y Ja m H a rd w a re B a r, S c ra n t o n : U U U H a rd w a re B a r, W i l k e s - B a r re : 4 0 L b. H e a d J i m M c C a r t h y ’ s : O l d i e s Ka r a o k e L i a m ’ s : T h e Wa y, 3 t o B re a t h e , Te m p t a t i o n D e n i e d L u c ky ’ s S p o r t h o u s e : Ke n t u c ky D e r b y – w a t c h i t h e r e M a i n S t . J u k e b ox , S t ro u d s b u rg : K i n g d e a d O l e Ty m e C h a r l e y ’ s : K a r a o k e a n d D J E F X R i ve r S t re e t Ja z z C a f é é : S u z e & M i ke D a u g h e r t y B a n d R ox 5 2 : F re e J u k e b ox S e n u n a s ’ : Ti g h t l y W o u n d S l a t e B a r & Lo u n g e : M r. E c h o Stan’s Caféé: Shitz N Gigglez To m m y b o y s B a r & G r i l l : A a ro n B r u c h Wo o d l a n d s : ( E v o l u t i o n ) D J D J Kev, G e n e ra t i o n N ex t Sunday: A re n a B a r & G r i l l : M i ke A n to s h a n d M c N o t h i n g B a n k o ’ s : M r. E c h o B r e a k e r s , M o h e g a n S u n : Ka r t u n e B rew s B ro t h e rs, L u z e r n e : S to n ey C re e k C o o p e r ’ s C a b a n a : T h e W a n n a b e e s Pa r t y B a n d L a To l t e c a : S o u l e d O u t To m m y b o y s B a r & G r i l l : N A S CA R Wo o d l a n d s : T h e To n e s w / D J G o d f a t h e r Monday: Jim McCar thy’s: Unplugged Monday - Open Mic R i v e r S t re e t A l e H o u s e : M r. E c h o w / J u m p & D rev Tu e s d a y : Bar on Oak: Comedy Night D u g a n ’ s P u b : Ke v i n S u l t b e n e f i t G ro t t o, H a r v e y s L a k e : C ov e r 2 6 : 3 0 H o p s : A a ro n B r u c h H u n s ’ We s t S i d e C a f é é : A J J u m p a n d M i k e M i z K n u c k l e h e a d s : F r e e Po o l A l l D a y O l e Ty m e C h a r l e y ’ s : K a r a o k e a n d B e e r P o n g , D J E F X i n t h e L a v a L o u n g e R o x 5 2 : F r e e Po o l To m m y b o y s B a r & G r i l l : O p e n M i c N i g h t T h e Wo o d l a n d s : C o r p o r a t e Ka r a o k e

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ormally, my column is a bit more “consumer” oriented. But given the latest news, I think a segue into something a bit more pertinent to current events is warranted. By now, you’ve heard the big news: Osama bin Laden is dead. If this is news to you, you should pick up The Times Leader because you’ve missed a bit of extremely important news. Americans were out in the streets late Sunday night into early Monday morning chanting “U.S.A., U.S.A.” repeatedly and waving American flags all around. And there’s nothing wrong with that — we have neutralized a dangerous, implacable enemy, someone responsible for the deaths of thousands of Americans and countless others in countries around the globe.

But we need to be asking ourselves some hard questions, like why, with all of the data and technology at our fingertips, did it take 10 years to find bin Laden? What happens now? In the eyes of al-Qaida, we’ve created a martyr — and there’s a valid concern that this will provoke another attack. America has some extremely impressive military technology at its disposal. Predator drones. Satellites literally encompass the globe, providing real-time surveillance. If you’ve seen Google Maps, you know you can see your car in your driveway, and in some cases, you can see people as well. And that’s just the civilian-level snapshots. The full capabilities of a military surveillance satellite are, of course, classified. But I wouldn’t be surprised if they

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could read off a Post-it Note you held in your hand. We have instantaneous information transfer to any point on the globe, and we had all of these capabilities 10 years ago as well, and we still couldn’t find him. Why? Because, for all of our vaunted technology, and all of the advanced capabilities we have, bin Laden, and terrorists like him, know how to leave a very small footprint. A satellite can’t see you if you don’t go outside. You can’t be tracked to a given location if you aren’t seen entering it. I would argue that the military needs to focus more on microscale surveillance instead of a Predator-drone sized vehicle, something the size of a bird, or maybe even smaller still. And a company in California has done just that. AeroVironment, a company that produces unmanned drones for the military, has developed a robotic flying machine that is camouflaged to look like a

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ombine two of Hollywood’s top action stars, an established high-octane film franchise and a veritable cornucopia of Brazil’s finest buttocks and one would expect their staggering ticket price to serve as the key to an equally staggering theatrical ride. Unfortunately, as common knowledge dictates, things don’t always work out as planned. Vin Diesel and Paul Walker return to their “Fast/Furious” franchise with the fifth installment, “Fast Five.” After flirting with serious dramatic roles early in his career, “MultiFacial” and “Saving Private Ryan,” Diesel has settled in to the big-budget action genre. As his string of successes would attest, this seems to suit him just fine. For the series’ fifth

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installment, Diesel is once again paired with Walker, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson and Gal Gadot. Thus proving that the first criteria in becoming a car racer/professional thief is to be frighteningly attractive. Incarcerated again, Dom Toretto (Diesel) is sprung by his associates during a daring raid that involves causing a prison bus to roll over approximately 17 times. Amazingly, not only does Toretto escape uninjured, so do the other 20 occupants. While this is a movie, it is this blatant disregard for the laws of physics that tend to detract from the final product. By trying to keep the all important PG-13 tag, filmmakers are forced to avoid such horrible realities as foul language, sex and violent

death. Following the escape, Toretto, O’Conner (Walker) and Mia (Brewster) meet up in Rio de Janeiro. After a botched job makes them the most wanted humans alive, they call in the rest of their old team to pull of one last heist: Stealing the local drug lord Reyes’ (Joaquim de Almeida) $100 million in cash. Of course, the attention also attracts the DEA’s top fugitive retrieval team and their Terminator-like commander Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson). “Fast Five” does not attempt to break any new ground. The story is a played-out combination of the ride into the sunset after one last job and let’s-get-the-band-back-together themes. It references the

previous films briefly and falls back into the franchises’ comfort zone: Car racing. The franchise would have us believe that there is an underground car-racing scene readily available no matter where you are. They promise a world teeming with laboratory constructed engines powering the most exotic-looking wheels surrounded by badass gangsters and their multitude of scantily clad concubines all consorting to a thumping hip-hop soundtrack. While this may be the case in a handful of locales, safe money would probably find the race from “Grease” to be more the norm for the vast majority of thrill seekers. Whatever one’s personal tastes, there is no denying the appeal of the franchise based on

the success it has seen at the box ofﬁce. It continues to provide cutting-edge action sequences and great international locales. However, the combination of video game-inspired racing and hip-hop videos has really run its course. The story is tired. The dialogue is laden with inside jokes and is amateurish at best. It is saved solely by Johnson’s channeling of his professionalwrestling melodramatics as he still owns it and can really bring a smile to one’s face with his over-the-top machismo. At the ﬁnish line, one receives a healthy dollop of thrill-ride intensity wrapped in bikini-clad packaging. Sadly, even the most ardent Red Bull junkie can’t get past the fact that it’s a ride they’ve taken before.

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elly Cutrone found out that she was pregnant on Sept. 10, 2001. The next day, the most horrif ic attack against civilians on American soil took place. On May 9, 2002, Cutrone gave birth to her daughter. On Sunday, Ava celebrated her ninth birthday, the day that President Barack Obama announced that Osama bin Laden, the man who orchestrated 9/11, was killed by U.S. troops. Of course, Cutrone found out the news Sunday night in dramatic fashion: She was in a New York cab, driving with a Muslim driver through Manhattan with her daughter, when the news was announced over the radio. “(The driver) starts crying, and we start cheering,” Cutrone said on “The Ralphie Radio Show.” “Martin (Bell), Ava’s godfather, was f ilming the whole thing. It was so bizarre just to have that split-screen kind of reality for everyone, but at the same time, you know we all had to be sensitive about each other’s feelings because, I mean, we were in a cab together going 60 blocks.” It’s stories similar to that one which give Cutrone’s new book, “Normal Gets You Nowhere,” an appropriate title. The publicist’s life has strayed about as far from “normal” as one can, and she documents a lot of it while throwing in various anecdotes about everything from having sex with married men to ending traditional, commercialized holidays. Continuing from her f irst book, “If You Have to Cry, Go Outside: And Other Things Your Mother Never Told You,” Cutrone offers a perspective in to her company, People’s Revolution, the fashion PR f irm she created. On the theme of normal, Cutrone writes that she’s dreaded every normal person who has walked through the doors at her firm. But, she didn’t dread MTV star Whitney Port. “Whitney’s not so normal!” Cutrone insisted. “She’s funny, she’s quirky. She has a subversive side to her that you

The cover of Kelly Cutrone’s new book, ‘Normal Gets You Nowhere.’ wouldn’t (expect). How can you be on ‘The City’ and ‘The Hills’ and design a clothing line and be normal?” USHER DENIES RUMORED RIHANNA ROMANCE In a radio interview to promote his show at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, R.I., on May 4, Usher all but avoided directly answering a question by 92 PRO-FM’s Jessica Schiano on whether he and Rihanna were involved romantically. “I’m not on the phone to dispel anything,” responded the singer when Schiano asked him if he was hanging out with someone whose name “rhymed with Rihanna.” “You know, artists, we have friends … people definitely see something that might not always be what you think it is.” Rumors began swirling that the r&b superstars were an item after the two were allegedly spotted together at the Coachella festival in California. A couple of days later, the two were allegedly spotted in New York on a date. Usher’s “OMG Tour” ends June 1 in Los Angeles. Rihanna kicks off her summer-long trek with supporting act Cee Lo Green on June 4 in Baltimore. W Listen to The Ralphie Radio Show weekdays from 7 p.m.-midnight on 97 BHT.

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he ’60s gave us hippies. The ’70s gave us “Welcome Back, Kotter.” And the ’80s, with shoulder pads, high-tops and Arsenio Hall, gave us a source of endless hilarity that stemmed from the “anything goes” attitude we now associate with the era. Love them or hate them, the 1980s were a decade of stylistic decadence and contextual humor, and it is partially because of that legacy that the 1998 film, “The Wedding Singer,” was such a box-office hit. This month, The Music Box Repertory Company invites everyone to snap on their slap bracelets and slip into their Members Only jackets for the live musical comedy based on the film, also titled “The Wedding Singer.” The Tony Award-winning musical, with a book written by Chad Begeulin and Tim Herlihy, music by Matthew Sklar and lyrics by Begeulin, originally made its debut on Broadway in 2006, and the upcoming adaptation is the first time it will hit stages locally.

“It just recently became available, and since the movie was a huge hit, I thought it would be great,” said Dana Feigenblatt, the director and box office manager of The Music Box. “It’s a bubbly, fun musical.” Although the stage production differs in some ways from its film counterpart, the basic story remains the same. Bighearted wedding singer, Robbie Hart, portrayed by John Owen Kennedy, is dumped at the altar by rocker-chick Linda (Wendy Popeck), and later finds himself falling for girl-next-door Julia Sullivan, a lovable waitress who will be embodied by Amanda Reese. The hitch? Julia is engaged to “Miami Vice” wannabe, Glenn (Ryan Engel). The story plays out with comedic genius and no lack of ’80s indulgence, with a cast of loyal, plucky characters, including Julia’s party girl cousin, Holly (Feigenblatt), Robbie’s raucous grandma Rosie (Jessica Werbin) and his eccentric bandmates, Sammy (Dana Bower II) and George (Mark Petrole). Feigenblatt revealed that although the flick was a hit, she regards the musical’s exaggerated nod to the decade that made

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Open City” by Teju Cole is a thoughtful and mesmerizing coming-of-age story about a young man divided. In his debut novel, Cole shares with his readers the story of Julius, who is in his early 30s when the novel begins. Readers quickly come to find that Julius is a Nigerian immigrant born in Lagos and raised in the surroundings of his Nigerian father. However, through his identity, Julius begins to tackle questions regarding his maternal ancestry. The novel takes place in the late present, but is disrupted by Julius’ past events of faraway life in Africa. The locations vary widely, but much of the backdrop change is due to the journey Julius must fulfill — to seek out his maternal grandmother, the only root left of his German ancestry. Julius leaves Lagos to travel to New York City where his narrative begins to intersect with the circle of people around him. While Julius is occupied with his psychiatry fellowship

by day, he spends most of his remaining time declining sleep and all the while, doting on the adversity present in the world. “Not long before this aimless wandering began, I had fallen into the habit of watching bird migrations from my apartment … Each time I caught sight of the geese swooping in formation of the sky, I wondered how our life below might look from their perspective.” The character development is one of the prime aspects of the book. Characters serve as a way to test Julius throughout the novel, in some cases, regarding his identity and purpose in life. Much of the novel is about the rejection of complacency. But, in being aware of his identity, Julius comes across as isolated from others around him. There are many reasons why this novel is near perfect. The way in which the imagery is written is best described as a melding of works from Albert Camus and Elizabeth Hardwick. The product of which becomes compounded into abrupt, raw, and beautiful language. Though the book may seem meditative and somewhat longwinded at times, there are many events that shatter the readers’ perception of Julius, enough to make one question just how reliable a narrator he is in the novel. Yet, Julius’ detachment of many events throughout the novel seems to reveal a coping mechanism and ultimately propel the final weave at the end of the novel. Cole is one of the most thoughtful and provocative new writers to come along in recent years. Of course, the only negative aspect of such a successful book is the significance of the follow-up. A great novel such as “Open City” will dictate Cole’s next project; however, based on his first attempt, readers can only anticipate continued growth.

theater listings

ACTORS CIRCLE AT PROVIDENCE PLAYHOUSE

(1256 Providence Rd, Scranton, reservations: 570.342.9707, www.actorscircle.org) • “Heaven Can Wait:” May 13-15, 20-22. Fri./Sat., 8 p.m., Sun, 2 p.m. The unlikely story of a boxer taken to heaven before his time who comes back as a murdered banker. $12 GA, $10 seniors, $8 students. Preview May 12, $8 GA/seniors, $6 students.

ARTS YOUNIVERSE

(47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.970.2787, www.artsyouniverse.com) •“The Last Days of Judas Iscariot:” May 5, 6, 7, 8 p.m., call for reservations.

BLOOMSBURG THEATER ENSEMBLE

(Alvina Krause Theatre, 226 Center St., Bloomsburg, 570.784.8181, 800.282.0283, www.bte.org) • “Ghost-Writer:” through May 15, Thurs.-Sat., 7:30 p.m., Sun., 3 p .m. $24 adults, $19 seniors 60+, $11 children/students, $5 for BU students with ID.

CORNER BISTRO DINNER THEATRE

(76-78 S. Main St. Carbondale, 570.282.7499) • “Do Not Disturb:” May 6-7, doors 6:30 p.m., followed by buffet and show. $23 dinner/show.

DIETRICH THEATRE

(60 E. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, 570.996.1500, www.dietrichtheater.com) • “Peter and the Wolf Live on Stage:” May 6, 1:30 p.m., May 7, 11 a.m., free. • Radio Players Performance: May 17, 7 p.m., free.

ELECTRIC THEATRE COMPANY

(326 Spruce St., 2nd Floor, Scranton, www.electrictheatre.org, 570.558.1515) • “At Wit’s End:” May 4-8, Pay-WhatYou-Can Wed., 7 p.m., Cheaper-ThanA-Movie Thurs., 7 p.m., $8, Fri./Sat., 8

p.m., Sun., 3 p.m., $24 GA, $16 seniors, $8 students. • Mo Gaffney & Kathy Nijamy’s “Parallel Lives:” May 12-23, a tribute to the common struggles of men, women, and children muddling though modern life. Wed./Thurs., 7 p.m., Fri./Sat., 8 p.m., Sun., 3 p.m. Wed. Pay-What-You-Can, Thurs., $7, all other shows $20 GA, $15 seniors, $7 students. Free opening night party May 14, 10 p.m. with refreshments, buffet and season announcement, free with ticket stub. • All New York cast stage reading of Neil Simon’s “I Ought to be in Pictures:” May 15, 3 p.m. Free.

HANOVER DRAMA CLUB

(1600 Sans Souci Parkway, Hanover Twp., 570.470.3425) • “Cinderella:” May 13, 7 p.m.

KING’S COLLEGE THEATRE:

(Admin. Bldg., 133 N. River St., WilkesBarre, 570.208.5825) • Renaissance Faire: May 5, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Monarch Court. Proceeds help fund theater students’ annual trip to Stratford Shakespeare Theatre Festival in Stratford, Ontario, Canada.

THE LAKESIDE PLAYERS

(Lakeville Community Hall, Route 590, Lakeville, across from Caesars Cove Haven, 570.226.6207, www.lakesideplayers.net) • Tony Schwartz and Marylou Ambrose’s “Double Occupancy:” May 7-8, Sat., 7:30 p.m., Sun., 3 p.m. $12.

LITTLE THEATRE OF WILKES-BARRE

(537 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre: 570.823.1875, www.ltwb.org) • “A Midsummer Night’s Dream:” May 14-15, 20-22.

MUSIC BOX PLAYERS

(196 Hughes St., Swoyersville: 570.283.2195 or 800.698.PLAY or www.musicbox.org) • “The Wedding Singer:” May 6-8, 12-15, 19-22. Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m., Sun., 3 p.m. Buffet 90 min. before curtain, dinner & show and show only tickets available.

THE NORTH RIVER THEATRICAL SOCIETY

(570.814.0813, fmbprod@aol.com) • “The Last Days of Judas Iscariot:” May 5-7, 8 p.m., Arts YOUniverse (47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre). General seating, e-mail or call for reservations.

THE PHOENIX PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

(409-411 Main St., Duryea, 570.457.3589, www.phoenixpac.vpweb.com, phoenixpac08@aol.com) • Peter Pan The Musical: May 6, 7, 13, 14, 7 p.m., May 8 & 15, 2 p.m., $12/ adult, $8/students, $5/kids 5 and under, limited seating, reservations recommended.

SCRANTON CULTURAL CENTER (420 N. WASHINGTON AVE., SCRANTON)

• “May I Have the Pleasure of This Dance?” May 6, 6 p.m., presented by Pa. Humanities Council, Humanities on the Road, features Jeff Savage and Nancy Walker of Mercersburg Performers. Free, must RSPV by Apri 27 to Stefanie Bush at 570.346.7369, ext. 122 or stefanie@scrantonculturalcenter.org. ❏ Broadway Theatre League of NEPA presents: • Mammoth Follies puppet show: May 13, 10 a.m., $7

SHAWNEE PLAYHOUSE

(570.421.5093, www.theshawneeplayhouse.com) • Conor McPherson’s “The Seafarer:” May 6-15.

THREE WITCHES PRODUCTIONS

(threewitches2010@aol.com) • “An Evening of Shakespeare,” a compilation of Shakespeare’s most memorable monologues and scenes: May 20-21, 8 p.m. at AFA Gallery (514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton). $7 GA, $5 students/seniors/children. E-mail W for info.

Not a Sunday-school story of Judas By Noelle Vetrosky

Weekender Correspondent

hether it is because of the recently celebrated Easter holiday or from Lady Gaga’s new single, the name Judas has surely been getting a lot of attention lately. Putting the name in the spotlight in our area this week is the North River Theatrical Society as it prepares to present “The Last Days of Judas Iscariot” opening Thursday, May 5 at Arts YOUniverse. Premiering in NEPA for the first time, the production takes the audience into a courtroom in Purgatory, where the ultimate fate of Judas is to be decided. With quirky and unique characters including Mary Magdalene,

Sigmund Freud and Satan as testifying witnesses and court officials who have been waiting decades to find out if they are going to heaven or hell, the play is a dark comedy, not to be confused with a biblical story. “The most interesting part of the play is the strong situations and language,” says director Paul Winarski. “It’s a very gritty and real portrayal. There’s a lot of humor and thought-provoking scenes.” When deciding on a spring production, Winarski wanted something different, something that hadn’t been done before so people would have no preconceived notions going into the theater. Written by modern American playwright Stephen Adly Guirgis, the show brings a new type of production to the

agenda

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. 4th Annual Chocolate & Wine Festival May 21, 3-7 p.m., $17 advance, $20 at door, 11 wineries, vendors, local businesses, music. Proceeds benefit Endless Mountains Health Systems and Susquehanna County Library building funds.

American Lung Association • Oxygen Project: 15-week program starting May 20, ages 18-34, meet once a week, raise $250 by conclusion, all proceeds benefit ALA to break 25 area participants free from smoking addiction. Call 570.823.2212 for info. • Fight for Air Walk: June 4, King’s College Betzler Field, family-friendly event with a dry-walk route and wet-and-wild alternative water sprinkler route available. Call or register online. 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. Bradford County Probation Department •Kings of the Court 3 on 3 basketball tournament, May 28, Wilkes University UCOMM Center. $40 per team with a four-man roster and double elimination play. Proceeds benefit The Guardian Angel Project. Call 570.637.0034 for info. Candy’s Place (570.714.8800) • Show Your Passion Through Your Fashion 2: July 24, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., at The Woodlands, Plains Twp. Call for more info. Fight for Air Walk June 4, 10 a.m., King’s College Betzler Field, ages 8+, walk the dry or watersprinkler route. Features compli-

bring his previous success to the area around the same time. “It’s refreshing to see someone do something different,” Winarski explains. “I always try to do something different from my last show, and this play is very exciting — it had an excellent New York response. People are really starting to notice the playwright and recognize him. Hopefully more productions like this will come to the area.” The cast of 17 actors and actresses — many of which are well-known in the theater community — have worked tirelessly to perfect their interpretations of the characters in the play and hope that people can recognize themselves in many of them. “I have to say that in my career, this is one of the finest casts I’ve ever worked with,” Winarski says. “They have developed the characters with their own sensi-

bility, their own understanding. The kinetic energy they bring to the roles, especially when they hit on something and do it so well, is exciting to watch.” Even though the production is not meant to be an actual biblical account by any means and is filled with humorous dialect, audience members should still walk away with a lesson learned. “People who come to see the show will learn something on how to survive in today’s world as told through the story of Judas.” W

mentary lunch post walk at Mohegan Sun. Call 570.823.2212 or visit www.lunginfo.org/wbwalk for info.

Two Steppin’ Towards a Cure May 12, 7 p.m., Scranton Harware Bar (519 Linden St., Scranton) $8, music by Country Kickers and Farmer’s Daughter. Benefits NEPA Susan G. Komen. Call 570.969.6072 for info.

Many Faces of Breast Cancer, May 5, registration 6 p.m., event 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Woodlands (1073 Highway 315, Plains Twp.). Admission, light refreshments and parking free for this national program that educates and celebrates breast cancer survivors. Hosted by Geisinger Health System in partnership with American Cancer Society, sponsored by AstraZeneca. Call 877.291.0358 or e-mail ManyFacesWilkes-Barre@zenogroupevents.comto register. Memorial Pet Walk, May 14, noon, McDade Park, $10 to walk with pet, $25 for t-shirt. Features food, raffles, flea market, dogs for adoption. Proceeds benefit Tracey’s Hope Hospice Care Program and Rescue for Domestic Animals, Inc. Call 570.457.1625 for info.

“The Last Days of Judas Iscariot,” Fri.-Sat., May 5-7, 8 p.m., Arts YOUniverse, (47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. $15 via 570.814.0813 or fmbprod@aol.com

Voluntary Action Center of NEPA (538 Spruce St., Scranton, 570.347.5616) • 5th Annual Run for the Roses at the Kentucky Derby: May 7, 3 p.m., Waverly Country Club (903 S. Abington Road, Clarks Summit). $65 per person, call for info. Walk 2 Miles In My Shoes for R.S.D. June 12, registration noon-1 p.m., walks 1 p.m., McDade Park, Scranton. $50 walkers with sponsors, $10 without sponsors. Call 50.876.4034 for info. Walk to Cure Juvenile Dia-

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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.

Alex’s Lemonade Stand June 11, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Frontier Communications, Back Mt. Little League Field, Church St, Dallas, raffles, character appearances, food. For info, visit http://www.alexslemonade.org/ mypage/71247.

area. “I read and loved the script,” Winarski shares. “I did a little research and was very fascinated how (Guirgis) approached the story. It’s a New-York style of play, and the characters are recognizable today. He took a very New-York look at how the subject matter is portrayed; there’s lots of street talk. Pontius Pilate sounds more like a mob boss than a Roman governmental figure.” In fact, the production debuted in New York City under the direction of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman in 2005 and was very well-received by theatergoers. Guirgis premiered a brand new, explicitly-titled play last month in the Big Apple starring Chris Rock, so it felt right for the North River Theatrical Society to

Alex DeVirgilis and Jarid Jopling as Satan and Judas in ’The Last Days of Judas Iscariot.’

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PHOTOS BY STEVE HUSTED

Horses and drivers take to the track last week at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs.

Going all out

“Some of them are really over the top, and some are understated,” she said. “It’s just a classic-Derby staple. Fashion comes and goes, but the Derby hat is always around.” Jennifer Starr, racing marketing manager at Pocono Downs, is also excited about the hat contest. “You’d be surprised what people do for their hats,” she said. “You will see gorgeous contest, live harness racing and a broadcast and glamorous hats. You’ll see funky hats. of part of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill You’ll see hats with toys on them. People Downs in Louisville, Ky., as well as food go all different directions. It’s always been a provided by Johnny Rockets. tradition to wear a hat to the Derby, it’s just Kelly Connors, racing public relations fun.” manager at Pocono Downs, said that the But what would Derby day be without Kentucky Derby is a lot of fun for anyone, some races? and that Pocono Downs is a great spot for As always, Pocono Downs will have live those who want to celebrate it. harness racing throughout the night. Starr “There is so much excitement around the said that the racing is very enjoyable, even Derby — from people who are interested for younger crowds, despite many feelings in thoroughbreds or standard breeds, or just that the sport is more of something for an having a good time,” she said. “If you can’t older audience. make it to Churchill Downs, why not come to “In the past, people had looked at it as Pocono Downs?” a sport for a night out for maybe an older One of the big favorites of the celebration couple to go out to,” she said. “But it’s really is the Run for the Roses Hat Revue. Connors not. It’s a lot of fun to come out. Younger said that they expect a big crowd for the people are actually looking at it now over contest, more than 50 women participating, the past few years. And it is a great night to and that it will be interesting to see what kind go out — it’s not very expensive, it’s very of hats will be worn this year.

Mohegan mirrors Kentucky Derby activities with camaraderie, harness racing and more By Marie Burrell Weekender Intern

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he engine revs, and the starter car slowly begins to circle the dirt track, the portable gate attached to it spreading wide like wings. It gradually picks up speed, the horses and their drivers coming out from the sidelines, trotting in time as they line up side by side, following their temporary “Pied Piper.” Suddenly the car snaps forward. The gate closes as the car speeds off toward the sidelines. And they’re off! Celebrating its 46th racing season, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs will be featuring a celebration of the Kentucky Derby this Saturday, May 7 beginning at 3 p.m., with an early post time of 5 p.m. for the racing. Throughout the day there will be various events taking place, such as a hat

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hile horse racing has been fairly popular throughout the country for years, popularity for racing here in NEPA has gone up and down, according to Jennifer Starr, racing marketing manager at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. She said that the Downs, which was the ﬁrst race track in the area, is currently seeing a resurgence in popularity. “When we broke ground 46 years ago, it was the place to go,” she said. “We had thousands and thousands of people here. Over the years, it’s developed. We’ve revamped it, added on to it and everything like that.” With the addition of the casino in 2006, which features 2,500 slots, electronic blackjack, roulette and poker, the Downs has also done other renovations such as a $6.5 million paddock and a new patio area,

Starr said. She also said it is trying to have new events to draw in younger crowds, such as the new Friday Night Party at the Track, beginning on June 3, which will involve racing and free music. “What people like to do in the summertime is they like to go and they like to sit outside and have a drink or two on the patio,” Starr said. “And that’s what we’re going to try to win over the people that want to go and sit outside. Not only will we offer them great music, we’ll offer them great drink specials and live racing.” Starr said that once people see the races and how fun a night at the Downs can be, they tend to return. “They just keep coming back because it’s so much history and so much to watch.”

Top, a horse gets his shoes on in preparation to run the track. Above, the carts that the drivers use in races.

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137th Kentucky Derby, Sat. May 7, 3 p.m. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs (1280 Route 315, Plains Twp.). Info: 570.831.2100, poconodowns.com

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Connors also agreed, saying that a lot of great people come out to the races, even if they aren’t very familiar with the sport. “There is a lot of camaraderie,” Connors said. “It kind of gives people a reason to bond and cheer. Even if you don’t know a lot about it, the people who do are always willing to share information — talk to you, tell you how to do things, how they do their picks.” But the camaraderie doesn’t just stay in the stands. The drivers, even though they are competing against one another, often form bonds of their own. Andrew McCarthy, one of the drivers who will be racing the night of the Derby, said that the friendship is one of his favorite parts. “We all love winning races and whatever,” he said. “There are a lot of really good people, and you make a lot of nice friends — lifetime friends.” McCarthy, originally from Australia, said he has been racing here in the states for four years now. Also in his fourth year is Matt Kakaley, who said he hopes that a lot of people come out for the races. “Hopefully everybody will come out and watch,” Kakaley said. “A lot of people don’t know too much about it, but it’s a lot of fun.” And the fun continues with the live broadcast of the Kentucky Derby itself. Begun in 1875, the Derby is celebrating its 137th race this year. It is one of the oldest Thoroughbred horse races in the US, the Phoenix Stakes being the oldest. The race has been very popular over the years and has various traditions such as drinking mint juleps, an iced drink made with bourbon, mint and sugar syrup, as well as women wearing their extravagant hats. While the Kentucky Derby will be running for most of the day, Starr said the live broadcast will be airing at the 6:24 p.m. post time for the million-dollar race and continue for the post-race coverage. Afterward, the live racing at Pocono Downs will continue for the rest of the evening. Starr said that it really is worth coming down for the entire celebration. “I’d love for everyone to come out and experience harness racing here at Pocono Downs because it is a lot of fun,” she said. “Bring a group of friends, sit out on the patio at night, and watch some harness racing. It’s a big day, a really big day.” W

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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 35 betes 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. Wyoming Valley Children’s Association (570.288.4350) • 2nd Annual Swing “fore” the Kids Nine and Dine Golf Event: May 20, 3 p.m. shotgun start, 6 p.m. cocktail hour, 7 p.m. dinner, Mountain Laurel Golf Club, White Haven. $125/person, $500 foursome. Visit www.wvcakids.org/events for info.

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. 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Annual Summer Festival May 19, 6-9:30 p.m., Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, Scranton. $35, features cash bar, music, brief program and documentary film detailing history of festival.

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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. Cameo House Bus Tours (Anne Postupack, 570.655.3420, anne.cameo@verizon.net, checks to 933 Wyoming Ave., W. Pittston, Pa. 18643) • 39th Annual Kips Bay Decorator Showhouse & More: May 14, depart Wegmans, Wilkes-Barre, 7:30 a.m. (park in row 13); Viewmont Mall, Dickson City, 8 a.m. (Sears parking lot near Mexican restaurant); leaves New York City 7:30 p.m. Features tour of a townhouse, catered lunch in Central Park’s Strawberry Fields and the Pompeii exhibit. Dinner is

your treat in the Times Square/ Theater District area. $145/person, includes breakfast treat, goodie bag, water, admissions, tip and more. Call, e-mail to reserve. 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. Conyngham United Methodist Church (Main Street, Conyngham, 570.788.1390) • Rummage sale, May 17, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Bag Day, May 18, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Donations can be made May 15, noon-2 p.m., May 16, 9 a.m.noon. Dietrich Theater (60 E. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, 570.996.1500, www.dietrichtheater.com) calendar of events: ❏ Kids Classes: • Quilting for Kids: Wed. through July 20, 3:30-5 p.m., ages 6+, $6/ class; children learn early American quilting techniques. • Mixed Media for Kids: Preschool Art: Thurs., 11-11:45 a.m. Series 2: May 5, 12, 19, 26. Mommy & Me, Fri., 11-11:45 a.m. Series 2: May 6, 13, 20, 27. Ages 6-12, Fri., 4-5:30 p.m. Series 2: May 6, 13, 20, 27. $35/series. Explore arts through variety of media to create pottery, sculpture, drawings, paintings and collages. ❏ Intergenerational Classes: • Open Studio: Painting, Drawing & Pottery: May 10, 17, 24, 7-8:30 p.m., 13+, $50/four classes, $15/class. Call to register. • 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. ❏ Adult Classes: • Decorative Painting: 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. • Photography for Beginners: May 9, 16, June 13, 20, 7-9 p.m., June 11, 1-3 p.m., 16+, $75. • Spanish for Beginners: Wed., through June 8, 7-8 p.m., $50. Learn basic Spanish phrases/vocabulary. Call to register. • Learn Tunisian Crochet: May 5, 19, 7 p.m., 16+, $35, all materials provid-

ed. Call to register. • Basketry-Black Ash Wearable Pouch: May 7, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 16+, $60, all materials provided. Call to register. • Jewelry Making-Intro to Art clay Silver: May 9, 6-9 p.m., 16+, $65, all materials/tools supplied. Call to register. • Sign Language for Beginners: Thurs., May 12, 26, 6:30-7:30 p.m., 16+. $60. • Sign Language Level 1: Thurs., May 12, 26, 7:30-8:30 p.m., $50. 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. Hanover Twp. Memorial Day parade May 30, 10 a.m., begins at Holy Cross Church, Buttonwood, down Main road to the Hanover Green Cemetery, where memorial service held. Guest speaker Louis E. Sewell, a Vietnam Era veteran and member of Hanover Area Fire Department. Highway 81 Revisited Launch Party May 14, 8 p.m., The Bog (341 Adams Ave., Scranton): $5, features music by These United States, Pappy and Mike Quinn, plus chance to win tickets to Drive-By Truckers, Get Cryptic show, more. Call Mike 570.817.0339 for info. Jim Thorpe events: ❏ Jim Thorpe Art Weekend, May 14-15: • Sat.: 1-7 p.m., free self-guided open studio and gallery tour in historic district; 1 p.m., Amazing Tales, stories of the history of art in Jim Thorpe at Harry Packer Mansion; 2 p.m., photographic tour of historic district; 2-4:30 p.m., Shannon Marsyada Trio in Josiah White Park; 3 p.m., cemetery art tour; 4 p.m., wine tasting at Albright Mansion; 5 p.m., poetry reading at Gilded Cupid; 6:30 p.m., dinner in an art gallery at Moya; 8 p.m., Yarn performing at Mauch Chunk Opera House. • Sun.: 1 p.m., stained-glass demo at Hill Home Forge glass studio; 2 p.m., photographic tour of historic district of Jim Thorpe; 3 p.m., open house at selected beds & breakfasts. 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. • Art in Nature: Weaving with Recycled Materials: May 14, 9 a.m.-noon, $15, all materials provided, prepayment required, seating limited. 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. • Cinderella Ice Cream Party Fundraiser: May 7, 1-3 p.m., $5/child, features picture with Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, etc. Proceeds benefit students attending Dublin Pilgrimage for Young Mercy Leaders Conference. Call 610.509.6204 for info. Nicholson Fire Company (PO Box 425, Nicholson, 570.687.1203) • “Vineyards by the Viaduct:” May 14, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., pre-sale tickets $15, all proceeds benefit NFD. Features arts, crafts and other vendors. 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. • Knitting group: May 14, 10:30 a.m.noon. Open to all ages, new knitters welcome. • ESL class: May 5, 12, 19, 10-11:30 a.m. Visit website for more info. 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. 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. Maria Goretti Parish Center (Laflin Rd., Laflin,

www.stmariagoretti-laflin.org, 570.655.8956) events: • Flea Market and Book Sale: May 14, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., May 15, 9 a.m.-noon, free admission, handicapped accessible, free parking. Everything halfprice Sun. St. Michael’s Church (corner of Church/Winter Sts., Old Forge, 570.457.2875) • Halupki sale: May 21, $1, orders by May 17, pick up May 21, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Call for info. St. Michael’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church (540 N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.343.7165) • Pierogi Sale every Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Waverly Community House (1115 N. Abington Rd., Waverly, 570.586.8191, www.waverlycomm.org) events: • Chalk Walk: May 14, 10 a.m.-noon, donation $10/block, chalk included, plus lemonade stand, face painting. Proceeds benefit playground project. 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. Wyoming Valley Montessori School (851 W. Market St., Kingston) • “Family Fun Day:” May 14, noon-5 p.m. Features carnival games, food, pony rides, obstacle course, more, plus Bonner Chevrolet test drives, for every drive, Bonner will donate $20 to the school.

LEARNING ArtWorks Gallery & Studio (502 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. 570.207.1815):Art Exhibit “Diverse City: Many Faces of Scranton”: Opening reception, May 6, 6-9 p.m., awards ceremony 7 p.m., exhibit will run through May 27. Free and open to public. (artworksnepa.com, 570.207.1815) Aikido of Scranton, Inc. (1627 N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.963.0500) • Self-Defense Class taught by Aikido Master Ven Sensei, every Mon. & Wed., 7-9 p.m. $10. • Traditional Weapons Class, every Thurs., 7-9 p.m. $10. Beauty Lies Within School of Pole Dance (32 Forrest St., WilkesBarre, 570.793.5757, sl.beautylieswithin@gmail.com). Hours by appointment, free sample appointment offered. Call or e-mail for details. Carbondale Chiropractic

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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. Core Chiropractic Center (180 United Penn Plaza, Kingston, 570.718.1672) • The Empowered Heart Essential Action Process: May 5, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., $35. Pre-registration required, call. Dance Contours (201 Bear Creek Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.0152, www.dancecontours.com) • Adult classes in ballet, tap, lyrical, CardioSalsa, ballroom dance. • Children/teen classes in ballet, tap, CheerDance, HipTech Jazz, a funky form of dance developed by Jennifer Magnotta, blending basic Jazz Technique with the styles of street dance and hip hop. • Zumba classes for adults: Tues., 6 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m. First class free. • Adult ballet: Sat. morn. 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. 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. 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.

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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. ∝ 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. 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. Northeast Photography Club (www.northeastphotographyclub.org) meets the first Wed. of each month at 7 p.m., in the boardroom of Prime Med (old Wes Freedman Building) off Morgan Hwy., (first parking lot on the left, just below Allied Complex). Meetings cover wide variety of topics and features monthly contest, guest speakers. Membership open to anyone interested in photography. 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. Olympic Style Fencing classes will be given at The Fencing Exchange located above AFA Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton,

Monday-Thursday. Foil, saber, and epee taught. For more info, call 570.969.1224. 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. STAR Gallery, inside the Mall at Steamtown • Baby Footsteps In The Sand: Tues., 6-7 p.m., ages 5+. $15/class, some supplies included • Sat. Art & Craft Classes: 1-2 p.m., $15/child. • First Steps of a Budding Artist: Sat., 1:30-3:30 p.m., $25/class, some supplies included. • Passport to Adventure: bring photo of choice and learn to turn it into art, $20 pastel classes, #25 acrylic. Contact 347.5146 for info. • Cruise To The Tropics: bring photo/clipping of choice form your last cruise and make souvenir. $20 pastel class, $25 acrylic. Contact 347.5146 for info. Wyoming Valley Art League • Painting with Irina Krawitz: $15/ hour, $120/4-weeks. Call 570.793.3992 for info.

MIND AND BODY Absolute Pilates with Leslie (263 Carbondale Rd., Clarks Summit, www.pilateswithleslie.com) • Classes 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.

ArtWorks Studio (503 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton, 570.207.1815, www.artsworksnepa.com) • Art Exhibit “Diverse City: Many Faces of Scranton:” Opening reception, May 6, 6-9 p.m., awards ceremony 7 p.m., exhibit will run through May 27. Free and open to public. 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. Be In the Pink (313 S. Main St., Old Forge, 570.451.3990) Now Forming Yoga/Tai Chi Class: Call/visit store to register. 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. Club Fit (1 West Broad St., Hazleton, 570.497.4700, www.clubfithazleton.com) • Boxing classes with Rich Pastorella (pastorella.net26.net). Mon., 7-8 p.m. $40 per month. Egyptian Belly Dance Classes with Dianna Shahein. Call 570.343.2033 for various times/ locations. Private/group classes available. 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. Goddess Creations Shop & Gallery (214 Depot St., Clarks Summit, 570.575.8649, info@goddesscreations.net) • Tarot Card Readings by Rev. Whitney Mulqueen by appointment. Call to book. • Tarot Readings: Thurs., 6-9:30 p.m. at Montrose Inn, Restaurant & Tavern (26 S. Main St., Montrose). $25 for 15-20 min. • Monthly astrology workshop with Holly Avila: first Sun., $45. Call to reserve space. 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. Haifa Belly Dance (Haifabellydance.com, 570.836.7399) • Mon., 5:15 p.m., Serenity Wellness & Dance Center (135 Main St., Luzerne) • Wed., 6 p.m., Holistic Health Center (Route 6, Tunkhannock) Healthy Living Expo: May 4, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Columbia Mall (225 Columbia Mall Drive, Bloomsburg), free screenings, seminars, entertainment, hearing aid drawing, win cash and prizes. Food by Bloomsburg Fire Department. Call 570.387.2099 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. Lackawanna County Medical Society (321 Spruce St., Scranton, 570.344.3616) • 7th Annual Health Fair, June 11, 9 a.m.-noon, Nay Aug Park, over 70 vendors, free health screening, children’s fingerprinting. Leverage Performance Training Studio (900 Rutter Ave., Forty Fort, 570.388.2386, www.leveragetrainingstudio.com ) • Primal Scream Classes, a Tabata Circuit Training Class: Tues./Thurs., 7 p.m., free if member, $5 with member, $10 non-member • Primal Scream Express: Tues./ Thurs., 8 p.m., free if member, $5 with member, $10 non-member Maximum Health and Fitness (310 Market St., Kingston, 570.283.2804) • Ab Lab with Amy: Sat., 8:30 a.m.; Mon., 7:30 p.m. Call for info. Meditation/Yoga classes at Spectrum Health & Racquet Club (151

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Our Meats: 1. Bacon Wrapped Turkey 2. Chicken Legs 3. Pork Sausage 4. Pork Ribs 5. Boneless Pork Ribs 6. Pork Tender Loin 7. Lamb with Rosemary 8. Top Round Steak 9. Peppered Roasted Beef 10. Rib Eye Steak 11. Sirloin Steak 12. Sirloin with Garlic 13. Flank Steak with Parmesan Cheese 14. Beef Shish Ka Bob 15. Chicken Hearts ...and a Grilled Pineapple with Cinnamon included as dessert.

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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 39 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., Wed., 6:45 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. Call to register. Odyssey Fitness (401 Coal St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.829.2661, odysseyfitnesscenter.com) • Yoga Classes: Sun., 12:30 p.m.; Mon., 7:15 a.m.; Tues., 7 a.m., 5 p.m.; Wed., 8 a.m., 6:30 p.m.; Thurs., 6:30 p.m.; Sat., 10:30 a.m. All levels welcome. • ZumbAtomic: Lil Starz, ages 4-7: 5:30 p.m.; Big Starz, ages 8-12: 6:15 p.m. Pocono Yoga & Meditation Classes (570.472.3272, www.PoconoYoga.com) Classes with Suzi, certified yoga instructor • Gentle Yoga: Thurs., 6:30 p.m., East Mountain Apartments. Free to residents. • Private Yoga Instruction: Only by appointment. $35 per hour. Call to schedule. • Private Meditation Instruction: Only by appointment. $35 per hour. Call to schedule.

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Reiki Classes (570.387.6157, reikictr@localnet.com) Sessions with Sue Yarnes: • Beginner to Advanced Reiki at our locations or your home. Private sessions for stress relief, pain management, enhanced healing and well-being and affordable classes with each level completed in afternoon or two evenings. Hospital endorsed, training for professional Usui Reiki teacher certification available. Call or e-mail for info. 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. • Small Group Personal Training: Get professional instruction without high cost of one-on-one personal trainer. Receive personalized program that changes with every session, similar

to P90X crossfit style. All levels, call for details. Thetravelingyogi@yahoo.com Individual attention for physical/spiritual advancement. All levels welcome. Call 570.709.2406 for info. Classes held at The Studio at 32 (32 Forrest St., Wilkes-Barre) Sat., 10:30 a.m.-noon. Wilkes-Barre YMCA events (570.823.2191) • 25th Annual Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA’s Night: May 9, doors 6 p.m., post time 7 p.m., Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs (1280 Route 315, Plains Twp.). $15 GA, includes entry onto patio, buffet, soda, beer, ownership of a horse, $20 guarantees reserved seat in Pacers Clubhouse. Proceeds benefit children’s programs at YMCA. The Yoga Studio (210 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, 570.301.7544) • Yoga: Mon., 9:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m.; Wed., 10:30 a.m.; Thurs., 9:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m.; Sat., 10:30 a.m. • Zumba: Tues., 5:30 p.m.; Wed. 9 a.m., 7 p.m.; Fri., 5:30 p.m. 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 Delaware Highlands Conservancy 3rd Annual Golf Tournament: May 16, breakfast and registration 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. shotgun start, wine and cheese reception and awards ceremony 3 p.m., $110/ golfer, $50/person reception only. Call 570.226.3164 for more info. Frances Slocum State Park (565 Mt. Olivet Road, Wyoming, 570.696.9105) • Family Fishing Program: May 14, 9 a.m.-noon, equipment and bait provided, no license required, not for experienced anglers, space limited and registration required, ending May12. 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. Lacawac Sanctuary (94 Sanctuary Rd., Lake Ariel, 570.689.9494, director@lacawac.org) • Lacawac’s Music in the Forest Series: May 7, 7 p.m., family friendly, features Young Geezers. Lackawanna River Corridor Assoc. (570.347.6311, www.lrca.org) • 24th Annual Riverfest: May 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., canoe/kayak race, duck race, live bands, food, and exhibits. Nay Aug Park events (340 N. Washington Ave. Scranton) • 14th Annual Walk for Mental Health Awareness: May 7, 10:30 a.m., activities include information fair, art show, the walk, light lunch. Call 570.342.1047 for info. Wildflower Walk at Lake Scranton May 14, 10 a.m. Join naturalist Jane Frye for easy 2-mile walk to identify spring wildflowers. Bottled water supplied. Meet at the Pa. American Water Co. parking lot on Route 307. Info: 570.343.5144

SOCIAL GROUPS Executive Women’s Golf Association (www.nepaewga.com) • Golf every Thurs., 18 or nine holes at 3:30 or 5:30 p.m. Free Tee-Time Books to new members, which offer various discounts to courses in Pa., N.Y. and N.J. Dues $155/year. Visit website for more info. Holistic Moms Network (wyomingvalleypa.holisticmoms.org, 1560 Wyoming Avenue, Forty Fort, 570.466.1347) • Reduce/Reuse/Recycle: May 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Wyoming Seminary Lower School Library (1560 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort). Info on ways to recycle and reduce common household waste, plus fun ways to reuse things from around the house. Free. Scranton Tomorrow (scrantontomorrow.com, The Tripp House, 1011 N. Main Ave., Scranton) • Gold Recycling Fundraiser: May 11, 4-8 p.m. at The Colonnade (401 Jefferson Ave., Scranton). $10 donation, features live jazz, hors d’oeuvres, drink. Bring unwanted gold, sterling silver and old coines to be sold for cash, portion of proceeds benefits Scranton Tomorrow. W - compiled by Christine Moua, Weekender Intern Send your listings to weekender@theweekender.com, 90 E. Market St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703 or fax to 570.831.7375

but then again ... By Jim Rising

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Crashing the Royal Wedding I was up at 5 a.m. Friday watching the Royal Wedding. I really couldn’t avoid it. It was on five of the six TVs in front of the treadmill I was on at the gym that is part of my daily routine. The sixth had ESPN on. No wedding there, no doubt because the only scoring will be later on. Rim shot puh-lease. Not funny? So sorry. The images I saw as I sweated were mostly of the key players being transported to the church. In my twisted mind, it reminded me for some reason of the slowmotion Bronco chase featuring O.J. Simpson on the L.A. freeway. Not sure why, but there you go. After my workout I turned on the plasma at home and parked myself on the couch. I admit, it was irresistible. I mean it was getting such attention it must be important, right? I was drawn to it like a fat man to a buffet. Of course, being a red-blooded American male, I can’t admit that. The long-suffering wife observed that I was glued to the coverage. I demurred, assured her if I was, it was only to get a column out of it, and I would sooner be having a root canal. She sniffed and made other signs of dismissal. I think she may have seen through me. No one does pomp and circumstance like our British cousins. Although I have to say that I felt a little concerned that no less than a dozen HD channels were carrying what was essentially an event that could have only one possible outcome, it was still something to see. And it was nice to see wallto-wall coverage of something that didn’t end at a cemetery or was a natural disaster. Royalty is kind of a mystery to Americans. Tough to imagine what that must be like, to live in a place where the leaders wear crowns and are considered to be divine. But the spectacle and beauty of the ceremony moved even my flint-hard heart. From the stately procession of fancy cars ferrying the princes and the bride-to-be (Rolls Royce must

have paid for product placement) to the breathtaking majesty of Westminster Abbey, it was eye candy. The logistics of such an undertaking are mind numbing. Imagine the armies of technicians it must have taken. One stat I heard was $11 million spent on security alone. The images were breathtaking, but as a former radio guy, I thought that the audio was thrilling. I was spellbound at the beauty of the choir, and the organ was earth shaking. I would really like to hear “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida” on that sucker. The total effect was rather like watching a cross between an MGM musical and an over-the-top Disney movie. It was almost too perfect. The audio was only slightly marred by the horrendous background noise and hiss when they opened the microphones for the ABC commentators. Probably only a radio guy would notice. Some random thoughts: I lost count at 25 as the number of times Barbara Walters said “fahwytale whedding.” Princess Beatrice of York’s hat looked like it could double as a pink microwave transmitter tower. She could put an eye out with that thing. What do you do with a hat like that after the ceremony? The Archbishop of Canterbury should consider an eyebrow trim. It looked like two badgers were parked on his forehead. Prince William (“How do you know he’s a Prince?” “He hasn’t got shit all over him.” Sorry Monty Python lovers.) had a little trouble putting the ring on Kate’s finger. This was noticed and commented on extensively. It was hard to watch and not to think of the missing guest. As steeped in controversy as Princess Diana was and as tragic as her end was, a Mom ought to be on hand to see her son get hitched. W Reach Jim at contact@jamesrising.com. Even more rants are on his blog, updated every day at jamesrising.com

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Sapphire Salon fluffs its feathers Sapphire Salon in Pittston is ruffling some feathers. A lot of feathers. Only this type of ruffling has customers coming back for more. And more. And more. Because with the recent feather craze adorned by actresses and rock stars alike, fashionistas all over the area are nearly tripping over one another to get inside Sapphire Salon and come out looking like a celeb. Hair extensions have been popular for some time, and long wavy locks have been making their way on girls’ heads to add length and, oftentimes, volume. But accessorizing hair doesn’t stop with simple hair extensions. Feather hair extensions are easy to apply and offer a fun new look to hairstyles. Sapphire Salon is all too

familiar with its popularity — it’s done more than 600 individual pieces since it got the feathers in store — on April 18. Selling out of them at both the Pittston and Shoppes at Montage locations, owner Angie Morgan recently took a trip into New York City to purchase more as the distributors in California cannot keep up with the demand and get them to her salon quickly enough. “Dressing up the hair with accessories is fun and creative,” she expresses. Starting as what seemed to be an unusual fad among celebrities in the social circuit, more and more mainstream pop icons started sporting the look. Ke$ha, Miley Cyrus and even Aerosmith frontman Stephen Tyler have all been spotted recently adorning feather

extensions. Available in all sizes for all different tastes, most of Sapphire’s feathers are rooster feathers (no animals harmed) although some of the smaller dyed ones are synthetic. Depending upon the material, the extensions can be ﬂat ironed and reused. Some of the extensions have a silicone bead at the top of the extension so as to not damage the hair and can be left in the hair for about a month. Other extensions simply clip in the hair near the root and can be taken out and reapplied as often as desired. Sapphire has applied feather extensions to all age groups and both sexes with most of the males being local musicians. With the entire process taking no longer than 10 minutes, customers can be in and out, readyy for their night out with their new “dread “dreads.” In addition to the feathers, Bling f Strings and rhinestone rhinestones are also being used to accessorize the th hair, both of which Sapphire Salon carries. Recently, the salon has seen a lo lot of brides asking to be accessorized with wit feathers and beads, creating a fun, trendy look to the hairstyle for the special speci day. Adding even more fun to the mix, m Sapphire will also soo soon be offering feather eyelashes eyelas which come in all different diff shapes and sizes for or a more subtle look or a more ore mo extreme fantasy appeal. pea app Prices for the hair haair extensions vary

depending upon the type of feather. Smaller synthetic feathers are $5, while more dramatic peacock feathers can cost around $25. Most feathers however range around $11. Get in on the fun. Try on a feather extension for size, and live it up with a fun and festive look. W

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POETIC Albright Memorial Library (500 Vine St., Scranton, 570.348.3000) • Truth in Evidence: The Paranormal: May 12, 6:30 p.m. Call to RSVP. 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. Arts YOUniverse (47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.970.2787, www.artsyouniverse.com) • Cynthia W. Post, author of the “Carrie Flower” series: May 21, 11 a.m. Free, donations welcome. Call 905.7308 for info. Barnes & Noble Booksellers (Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre, 570.829.4210) ❏ Signings: • Ellyn Ramich, author of “411:” June 11, 2-6 p.m. Barnes & Noble WilkesKing’s Booksellers (7 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.4700) ❏ 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. Keystone College, La Plume • The Gathering: July 14-17, explore creativity through literature, arts and sciences through lectures, panels, hands-on workshops, more. Call 570.945.8512 for info. Osterhout Library (71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.823.0156, ext. 217) • Ian Fleming’s “Casino Royale” book discussion: May 5, 6:30 p.m. • Socrates Café discussion group: May 12, 6:30-8 p.m. • Franklin St. Sleuths book discussion: May 19, 6:30 p.m., features “The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie” by Alan Bradley. Scranton Cultural Center (420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton) • Story Pirates arts and creative writing program for youths: May 17, 10 a.m., $7 West Pittston Library (200 Exeter Ave., www.wplibrary.org, 570.654.9847) • 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. • Book/Bake Sale: June 24-25, books start at $.25. Baked goods raffle starts June 25, 2:30 p.m.

VISUAL 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. • “Expressions and Constructions:” May 5-28, featuring works by Ellen Jamiolkowski and John Mulvaney. Opening reception May 6, 6-9 p.m. 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. 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. Connell Space (129 N. Washington Ave., Scranton) • Independent Artist Collective Group Exhibition: through May. Features works by John Bromberg, Kayla Cady, Dennis Corrigan, Kim Glogowski, Jason Healey, Ryan Hnat, John Kolbek, Oliver Pettinato, Sage, Amy Lynn Rickert, Sarah Schimeneck, Skip Sensbach, Brie Taylor, Ryan Ward, Evan West and Kevin Volgrin. Opening reception May 6, 6-9 p.m. For info, visit iacollective.blogspot.com.

Hope Horn Gallery (Hyland Hall, University of Scranton, 570.941.4214) • “25th Annual Student Exhibition:” Through May13. Free during gallery hours. The Main Street Gallery (27 N. Main St., Carbondale) • “Essentials: A Group Exhibition:” Opening reception May 13, 6-9 p.m. 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. 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.” • Family Ties -a juried group exhibit. Accepting submissions from all media artists, nation-wide. Central theme will be family, and the role of a father in the eyes of the artist. Cash prize, deadline is May 8th at midnight. 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. • “The Mary Wilson Supremes Collection:” 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

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. Opening reception May 6, 6-8 p.m. • 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) ❏ 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 Wayne County Art Exhibit May 9-13, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., lobby of the Wayne County Court House. Call the Wayne County Area Agency on Aging at 570.253.4262 for info. Widmann Gallery (Located in King’s College’s Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center between North Franklin and North Main Streets, Wilkes-Barre, 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. • “Finding Home:” May 16-June 24. Features photography by local artist Shane Montross. Artist discussion May 20, 6-8 p.m. Free and open to the public. 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. W

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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.

Gallery at the Pocono Community Theater (88 S. Courtland St., East Stroudsburg, 570.421.3456. poconocommunitytheater.org) • “The Flower Show:” through June 26. Artist reception May 7, 1-3 p.m.

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A 600-mile walk to end bullying By Marie Burrell Weekender Intern

e’ve all seen the “classic” bullies in movies — they knock books out of other students’ hands, shove the geeks into lockers, play devious pranks on teachers and always wind up in detention. They chase underclassmen after school, knock them around a bit, then call it a day. The bullied would walk home, often bruised physically, always bruised emotionally. The bullied would walk away, their head hung low. But they do not walk alone. Having started a walk of his own this past Sunday, May 1, Scranton resident George Ewing is traveling one step at a time to Greensboro, N.C. for the first annual No More Bullies Walk. The approximately 600-mile walk, which began with a rally at Courthouse Square in Scranton, will close with another rally in Greensboro on Tuesday, May 31. Ewing said the event, which was created to raise awareness about bullying, was originally supposed to be just a rally in Scranton, but evolved into a walk after he heard the story of Brandon Bitner, a 14-year-old boy from Mount Pleasant Mills, Pa. who, after walking from his home in the middle of the night, took his own life last year after having been bullied. “I knew that I had to do some type of walk,” Ewing said prior to the start of his journey. “We had to walk, not only in Brandon’s memory, but walk for all the other Brandons that are out there in the world right now.” Ewing said that it is important to make people aware of the effects of bullying, especially as more and more youths are turning to suicide, now being termed “bullycide” in these cases. He said that he was a victim of bullying in high school because of his weight and good grades, and eventually dropped out because of it. “I was lucky,” he said. “I was lifted up by friends and family. There were times that I thought about taking my life because of this. I was one of those bullycides that could have happened. That’s why this is important to me.” Ewing went on to earn a master’s degree in conflict resolution, and is currently working on his

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“I was one of those bullycides that could have happened. That’s why this is important to me.” No More Bullies Walker George Ewing Ph.D. in conflict analysis and resolution. He is also a member of Win-Win Resolutions, a nonprofit organization that works with youths and their families in order to prevent and deal with situations such as bullying through the use of conflict resolution workshops. Debra Vigliano, executive director of Win-Win Resolutions, said that Ewing’s walk is a great complement to the programs the group normally runs, and that it has gotten a very positive response from the community who want to become part of the solution. “We could walk around the world 10 times, and we’d still have bullies in our world,” she said. “As we talk to people, their own issues and experiences with bullying come to the surface, and they’re committed, and they want to get involved.” Bullying continues to evolve, spreading into the world of social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter. “When you got off the school bus back in my day,” she said, “whatever you were dealing with at school, if there was a bully in the classroom, you left him behind, and you were safe. There’s

no safety zones anywhere anymore because it’s 24/7.” Those fighting it have also turned to the social media sites to strengthen their cause. Throughout the walk, updates will be made on Facebook and Twitter of Ewing’s progress, as well as provide information as to how others can contribute to the cause, which hopes to raise $300,000 to help fund the implementation of programs in schools against bullying and other issues. Monica Thomas, founder of PASS (Parents Advocating for Safe Schools), has also joined with the group to help advocate against bullying in schools. She said it is important to inform people that this problem exists and that there are other solutions than suicide available to youths dealing with bullying. “There’s hope, you can come out of this,” she said. “You can survive this. Don’t take a permanent solution to a short-term W problem.” No More Bullies Walk, May 1-31. Info: winwinresolutions.org, parentsadvocatingforsafeschools.webs.com

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TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) Criticism is one thing. Full-on abuse is quite another. While I hope you’re mature and open-minded enough to receive the former and allow it to influence your behavior (if not right in the moment, then at least after a bit of reflection). I also hope you’re willing to stick up for yourself if this crosses the line into outright judgment and cruelty. This may not always be clear-cut, so those you consider your friends and allies should help you determine just where that line is, and help you fight the good fight if and when it’s violated. GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) Don’t overthink things. Sometimes you remind me of an old-school Western medical doctor, addressing each symptom of a problem as it arises (and the symptoms resulting from the “solutions” you’ve implemented), instead of trying to simply discover the root of the problem and nip that cleanly in the bud. The problem(s) before you, while currently occupying an inordinate amount of mental real estate, have one simple, quick solution, which will become obvious to you if you can take about ten steps back to have a gander at the much bigger picture. The real question is: Can you do that? If not, what’s stopping you?

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CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) It’s kind of you to be respectful of someone else’s emotional state (not inviting his/her recent ex to a party, for example). However, eventually your relationships must be on your own terms. There’s a statute of limitations regarding how long you’re required to bend to others’ emotional needs. At some point, they need to get over themselves instead of keeping their friends hostage to their drama. You’re incredibly sensitive and patient — and even you know this is true. Unfortunately, this week you may have to drive the point home. LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) People are allowed to change their minds — they have to be, since they’ll do it whether they’re allowed to or not. It would be nice if they could have figured things out before they’d gone so far (leaving someone at the altar is the extreme case of such a scenario), but sometimes they’re simply unable to wrap their heads around a situation until it’s truly upon them. This can be confounding to Leos, who rarely have such difficulty and are generally forthright about their state of mind. You can’t impart this decisiveness on others, so unfortunately you have to

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deal with their freaky, changeable minds. In the end, don’t waste energy wishing you could change them — it’s too late for that, even if you could. What happens or has happened is completely out of your hands; the only thing you can control is how you react to it. VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) Every relationship is different, and you shouldn’t compare. My boyfriend and I once ran into an old ex of his, who thoughtlessly commented, “Does he wake you up all night to fool around, too?” (He didn’t.) Naturally, that was a bit of a downer, but at the end of the day comparing and contrasting relationships is a losing proposition, so don’t do it. And if you can’t help it, at least cut yourself some slack and conclude that what you have is better: “No, he doesn’t wake me up — I guess I just wore him right out!” LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) Stuff is just stuff. While I’m sure you realize that rationally, coming to terms with it emotionally is sometimes more challenging, particularly when the material objects in question were gifts or inheritances or otherwise infused with sentimental nostalgia. While their worth to you defies monetary assessment, try to recognize that 99 percent of that value lies inside your head and can’t be taken away, even if the object is lost, stolen, or destroyed. Sure the item is gone or ruined, but its real value is still intact, inside your head. Try to keep that in mind before you fly off the handle. SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21)

Everyone makes mistakes. Some of them are even ridiculously stupid, embarrassing ones. Yes, you should have known better, but the sooner you ’fess up to the mess, the sooner you can rectify the situation and move past it. Trying to cover it up or shift blame are the actions of a child; getting caught doing that — which would surely happen — would be even more humiliating, and cause more problems than just owning the slip-up right from the beginning. Step up, admit you screwed up, and maturely begin the process of figuring out how to best move on from here. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) You can’t control how people react to situations. Even though you tend to approach life with a direct, honest, mostly positive approach, you’ve probably notice that some people are determined to see the worst in others, convinced the world is “out to get them,” positive that anything that can go wrong, will, or all of the above. While it’s admirable that you try to help such cynical souls, sometimes it’s best to recognize that their habits are so ingrained that any conflicting perspectives you try to point out to them will be counted as unusual exceptions to the rule, and not the way things are. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) When a problem is entirely in your head, it can still sometimes be very difficult to distinguish from real difficulties imposed on you from the outside world; it seems just as tangible, daunting, and misery-inducing. And sometimes your lack of leverage can make it even harder to deal

with successfully. This is when you ask for help, something most Capricorns despise doing. Barking orders or making unreasonable demands won’t work out too well, so resist the urge to save face by trying those tactics. Instead, humbly and honestly ask for the help you’ll need, you’ll almost certainly get it. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) In this case, the best place to live might lie outside of your comfort zone. In other words, you’re house hunting in completely the wrong neighborhood! Exceptions to rules are frequently fantastic because they’re just that — exceptional. By not considering them, you’re severely limiting your options, and perhaps depriving yourself (and others) of tremendous happiness. It’s time to broaden your horizons, think outside the box and contemplate scenarios you haven’t dared to imagine before. Most of those might be ridiculous pipe dreams, but one is likely to work out beautifully, and you’ll never know which until you give them a go. PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) Staying neutral isn’t always an option. Sometimes you quite simply have to pick sides. Failing to do so will have you lumped in on one side or the other, by default, whether you like it or not. As annoying as the whole conflict is for you, at some point, preferably early on, you need to realize it’s not going to go away and you will not be allowed to remain aloof from it. Therefore you need to dive right in, draw a line about acceptable behavior, and then stick to it — even if it means removing you and yours from the situation altogether if and when that line gets crossed. ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) Here’s your mantra for this week: “Whatever works.” You can get completely caught up with how things should function and what might be expected of you in various scenarios. But sometimes those ideas are simply unrealistic, woefully incomplete or not taking into account the details of your specific situation. Naturally, you can stubbornly cling to those concepts and watch things crash and burn, but wouldn’t it be better to, for the sake of the worthy goals you have in mind, be willing to at least try stuff that could help, whether or not it “should” be necessary? Failing to do so would be at best narrow-minded, and at worst cruelly, needlessly masochisW tic. To contact Caeriel send mail to sign.language.astrology@gmail.com.

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Justin with Joel McHale of ’The Soup.’ approach should show how funny I could be. So, I told a bogus story about how I relocated to Los Angeles so I could be closer to Britney Spears, hoping to meet and party with her because she made bipolar disorder look like fun! In retrospect, not funny or wise! I continued by stating that I wanted to be shot by McHale in a skit and topped it off with clip art of a news reporter in front of a burning building under the caption “This Just In!” Let’s just say, it didn’t go over very well. He reported me to the head of E!’s human resources! “I know this can be a very exciting place to be,” announced the head of HR over the phone. “But you can’t be contacting these people. They asked me to tell you that they no longer want you to attend their show.” Initially crestfallen, I have grown to own the fact that I am the only person banned from “The Soup!” Though I wasn’t right, getting banned was a little extreme! Anderson must have been stressed out that day. Some people take an anxiety pill to calm down when they’re stressed. As someone who is against taking any prescription medication, unless it’s somebody else’s prescription and chased with a Four Loko, I recommend masturbation as a resourceful method of reducing tension. Perhaps if Anderson rubbed one out in the shower that morning, he wouldn’t have went all Demi Lovato on me. Like the age old question of how many licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll pop, perhaps we’ll never know … W Follow Justin on Twitter @sorrymomanddad or check out Facebook.com/ sorrymomanddad

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o my knowledge, I’m the only person banned from being on the set of the television clip show “The Soup.” It’s all because the executive producer, K.P. Anderson, thought it was unprofessional of me to ask if I could be shot by Joel McHale with a toy gun. What was I thinking? It all started when I was entertainment news anchor for my college’s television news show. Each week I delivered the latest update on what was going on in pop culture, with a comically satirical twist. “This is far too inappropriate,” the faculty advisor in charge of the station would routinely scream. “You can’t say that shit!” I’d often be surprised during our live broadcasts when some of my lewd jokes would be omitted from the teleprompter without being told. I started adding jokes so preposterous that I knew they’d be deleted from the prompter by the station manager, allowing the jokes I really wanted used to appear less indecent and remain in place. During that time I would religiously watch McHale for inspiration, which is why I applied to intern at E! I wanted the opportunity to grow by working with the team that produced “The Soup.” Instead selected to intern for “True Hollywood Story,” I was given the opportunity to sit in on a taping of the show that once inspired me to combine pop culture with comedy. Me, a handful of personally invited guests, McHale and a little bit of obscene behavior made for an evening I would never forget — for reasons other than the fact that I got my picture taken with my idol. “I’m jealous of the intern who got shot by Joel in a skit,” I shared with my friend who attended the taping with me. “I wonder if they’d let me get shot in a skit?” They say curiosity killed the cat? Well, curiosity killed my dreams of getting shot by McHale with a toy gun, because the next day I decided to e-mail the executive producer of the show and ask. Incredibly naïve, I thought my

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statement reads, “An Alliance of Bikers dedicated to the protection of the individual rights of motorcyclists through political change, charitable works and public education.” You can see from some of the issues mentioned before that they do indeed take their work seriously. One issue that I can really get behind is the issue of distracted drivers. We have all heard stories of people having accidents because of distracted driving. Texting, being on the phone and even reading the newspaper while driving can lead to serious accidents. One of the most common reasons for motorists having accidents with motorcycles is “I didn’t see them.” The yard signs and other work that ABATE participates in tries to educate bikers and motorists alike to the dangers of not being totally focused on their driving. Bikes are way too easy to miss if you’ve only got 75 percent of your attention on the road. What is important about May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month? “May being declared Motorcycle Awareness Month is a simple reminder that we are out there, and we have the same rights on the road as any other vehicle,” Corby stated.

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n the next few weeks, you’ll be reading a lot about May being Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. One group felt that the best way to start this month off was by having a motorcycle run and a pancake breakfast to improve awareness. Luzerne County ABATE Chapter President Dave Corby said that what they are working on right now to help motorists to pay attention to motorcyclists is the “Look Twice Save a Life Motorcycles are Everywhere” yard signs. You will see many of these signs popping up as we move into riding season. Despite the weather that we’ve been having up until now, it’s not been great riding weather. As the weather improves the number of motorcyclists will increase. Now is really the time to really start being on the lookout as you drive. When I asked him what makes him most proud of his work with ABATE, Corby said, “Teaching my children to get involved and standing up for what you think is right or a worthy cause. With being involved with ABATE, my two children have learned it takes a lot of hard work and determination to accomplish/organize successful events.” So what is ABATE? It stands for Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education, its mission

Biker’s rights are protected. On its website, abatepa.org, you can see that emphasized. One of the issues at stake here is the helmet law. Currently, in Pennsylvania, riders are not required by law to wear a helmet as in some neighboring states like New York and Virginia. ABATE states, “It was never about the helmet, it was about the choice.” While I personally believe that everyone should wear a helmet, Corby argued that it is about having the choice to wear or not wear a helmet. After the pancake breakfast, those riders that chose to were treated to a wonderful ride to meet up with the ABATE of Pa. Pike County Chapter for its annual chicken barbecue. Corby said that anyone can contact them either on the website mentioned above or via their Facebook page. No matter where you live, there is a local chapter of ABATE near enough. Some other tips to think about as more bikers take to the roads: Obey all road signs — even the yield signs, stay off the dang phone, and my favorite: Stay on your side of the yellow lines. The lines are there to separate the road into two driving lanes; one for you, and one for oncoming vehicles. One other point is that this riding season will see many more sponsored runs going on. Be patient, and pay attention to the traffic control people as they are out there to make everyone safe. So as we move into the riding season of 2011, let’s make it a safe year for all people who share the road. So read the signs, and practice looking twice — it may save a life. Motorcycles are indeed everywhere! W

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t’s very rare that we see satire used to tackle social and political issues in video games. This is most likely due to the fact that video games are still a young medium, although, I suspect it has more to do with the idea that it’s very difficult to build a game around a social issue. How do you make it “fun,” for example, to address the issue of ending world hunger, helping underprivileged kids go to college or legalizing samesex marriage? How do you make it appeal to an audience that might not even care? For Owlchemy Labs, the answer was a physics-based, 2-D racing game for the iPhone with a theme built around the issue of United States immigration law reform. They called their game “Smuggle Truck.” The story is that “Smuggle Truck” was born out of the frustration experienced by friends of Owlchemy Labs who wanted to immigrate into the U.S. After 12 months of struggling to get in, what started as a joke — that it would be easier to smuggle themselves into the country than to follow official channels — quickly grew into a viable game concept. In two days, it went from prototype to working iPhone game. As levels were built and graphics were polished, the largest hurdle would be getting the game past Apple’s app review board and into the iTunes App Store. The premise of “Smuggle Truck” is to drive a pickup truck full of illegal immigrants across the border in the shortest amount of time while losing as few people as possible. It’s a difficult challenge, requiring a delicate touch to make sure you don’t send all of your passengers flying off the flatbed. Unfortunately for Owlchemy Labs, as fun as the core concept might be, that didn’t make up for the theme and subject matter of the game. The app review board rejected it. Was it the idea of smuggling

Above and below, the different versions of Owlchemy Labs’ new game. PC and Mac version are available from Owlchemy Labs’ website for $4.99. As an added bonus, the PC/Mac version also contains “Snuggle Truck,” allowing you to play both versions. There’s also an upcoming expansion pack that will add more levels to the game for free. “Smuggle/Snuggle Truck” may end up being a campy, bizarre way of raising awareness illegal immigrants across the border that the app review board for immigration law reform, but it’s also quite brave. The game at Apple, Inc. didn’t agree with? has received a lot of negative Or was it seeing the cute, cartoonish people, including babies, press for its subject matter, but the developers insist that they being accidentally flung off the were very wary of stereotypes back of a truck that they didn’t like? No one really knows, but it and took precautions against offending anyone. Even so, illerequired some kind of change if gal immigration is a hotbed issue Owlchemy Labs were ever to with a lot of folks. hope their game would see the I hope, as video games malight of day. ture, and as we learn to embrace In a show of quick, clever video games as art, that games thinking, the name of the game was changed to “Snuggle Truck” like “Smuggle Truck” will become less rare. However, let’s and the idea shifted away from not forget why we play games in illegal immigrants to cute, fuzzy the first place — to escape from animals trying to escape extinction by sneaking into a zoo. It’s a reality and have a little fun. That said, I don’t think I’ve ever far cry from the original idea, played a socially conscious satire but at least Owlchemy Labs on United States immigration were able to get their game on law reform that was quite this the app store and start making fun. money from their work. For more information on Meanwhile, for those who “Smuggle Truck,” visit smugglewish to experience “Smuggle truck.com. Truck” in its original form, the W

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HYUNDAI `04 TIBURON GT

Blue, 5 speed manual, CD, Air, factory alarm, power windows & locks. 38K. $7,500 negotiable. Call 570-540-6236

LEXUS `95 ES 300 Beautiful, mint

condition. Grey with leather interior. 2 owners.New brakes rotors & shocks. Ice cold AC. Fully loaded. 112K. Asking $4,900 (347) 452-3650 Mountain Top

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MERCEDES BENZ `74 450 SE

SOLID CAR! Interior perfect, exterior very good. Runs great! New tires, 68K original miles. $5,500 FIRM. 570-905-7389 Ask for Lee

$8,000 or best offer. For more information, call (570) 332-4213

AC, heated leather seats, 4 door. $4,700 Call 570-388-6535

26 FORD MODEL T Panel Delivery

100 point Concours quality restoration. Red with black fenders. Never Driven. 0 miles on restoration. RARE! $40,000 $38,000 $36,500

2002 BMW 745i

77K highway miles, Excellent condition, dealer serviced. Sun roof, heated seats. $15,500. Call 570-288-3916

The Flagship of the Fleet New - $87,000 Midnight Emerald with beige leather interior. 61K miles. Mint condition. Loaded. Garage Kept. Navigation Stunning, Must Sell! $20,000 $18,600

MERCEDES-BENZ `95 SL 500 Convertible, with

1993 CADILLAC ALANTE 2 Door

MERCEDES-BENZ `05 240C 4Matic, V6 - Gray,

removable hard top, dark Blue, camel interior, Summer Driving Only, Garage Kept. Very Good Condition, No Accidents. Classy Car. Price Reduced! $13,995 or trade for SUV or other. 570-388-6669

PONTIAC 69 FIREBIRD 400 CONVERTIBLE

Blue/white top & white interior. Recent documented frame-off restoration. Over $31,000 invested. will sell $21,500. 570-335-3127

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Convertible Exquisite Candy Apple Red black soft top. 13,000 original miles. All available options, including gold alloy wheels. Garage Kept. 1 owner. Final Model Year. Gorgeous Automobile! $31,000 $29,900 $27,900

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CHEVROLET `72

PONTIAC `06 SOLSTICE

Only 16,000 miles! Garage kept, 2.4 liter, manual 5 speed transmission, black, a/c, cd player, leather interior. Real Nice. Fun Ride. Asking $16,500 (570) 301-3433

PORSCHE `02 BOXSTER S

Great convertible, black top, 6 speed manual transmission, carbon fiber dash, leather interior, front & rear trunk, fast & agile. $18,000 or best offer. Call 570-262-2478

SUBARU `02 IMPREZAmileage, WRX Low

57,000 miles, 5 speed, all-wheel drive, 4 door, antilock brakes, air conditioning, air bags, power locks, power windows, power mirrors, cruise control, AM/FM radio, CD changer, rear defroster, new Blitz Stainless Exhaust, AEM Cold Air Intake, TURBOXS Blowoff Valve & Boost Control. $10,500. (201) 704-8640 Call before 7:30 pm

TOYOTA `06 AVALON New tires, new

brakes, Inspected March 4, AC, AVPS, Fully loaded, 18,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty. 90,000 miles. $12,900. (570) 881-3712

TOYOTA `93 MR2 T-top, 5 speed.

AM/FM/CD, AC, power antenna. New tires. No rust. Great condition.

$5,000

(570) 708-0269 after 6:00PM

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CADILLAC `80 COUPE DEVILLE Excellent condition, $3,000 located in Hazleton. 570-454-1945 or 561-573-4114

CHEVROLET `68 C10

307 Motor. Needs work. Comes with additional 400 small block & many parts. $5,000. Serious inquires only. (570) 836-2574

CHEVROLET `76 PICKUP Very Good Condition! Low miles! $7500. FIRM 570-905-7389 Ask for Lee

CORVETTES WANTED 1953-1972

Any Condition! Courteous, Fast Professional Buyer. Licensed & Bonded corvettebuyer.com 1-800-850-3656

FORD `52 COUNTRY SEDAN CUSTOM LINE

STATION WAGON V8, automatic, 8 passenger, 3rd seat, good condition, 2nd owner. $9,500. 570-579-3517

FORD `66 Mustang Coupe.

Pearl white, pony interior. Pristine condition. 26K miles. $17,000 or best offer. (570) 817-6768

LINCOLN `88 TOWN CAR 61,000 original

miles, garage kept, triple black, leather interior, carriage roof, factory wire wheels, loaded, excellent condition. $5,500. Call Mike 570-237-7660

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MAZDA `88 RX-7 CONVERTIBLE

1 owner, garage kept, 65k original miles, black with grey leather interior, all original & never seen snow. $8,900. Call 570-237-5119

MERCEDES-BENZ `73 450SL with Convertible

removable hard top, power windows, AM /FM radio with cassette player, CD player, automatic, 4 new tires. Champagne exterior; Italian red leather interior inside. Garage kept, excellent condition. $31,000. Call 825-6272

OLDSMOBILE `68 DELMONT DRASTICALLY

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

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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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Commercial Trucks & Equipment

CHEVY 08 3500 HD DUMP TRUCK 2WD, automatic.

Only 12,000 miles. Vehicle in like new condition. $21,900. 570-288-4322

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Motorcycles

FLAGSTAFF `08 CLASSIC

HARLEY DAVIDSON 03 DYNA WIDE GLIDE

Golden Anniversary. Silver/Black. New Tires. Extras. Excellent Condition. 19,000 miles $12,000 negotiable 570-639-2539

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SUZUKI `07 C50T CRUISER EXCELLENT CONDITION Windshield, Bags,

Floorboards,V&H Pipes, White walls,Garage Kept. 6K Miles $5,200 (570) 430-0357

SUZUKI 04 GSXR 1000CC

Less than 1,000 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

1100 Custom. 5800 miles, light bar, cobra exhaust, windshield, many extras, must sell. $4,900. Call 570-301-3433

FORD 99 E350 YAMAHA `97 VIRAGO BUCKET VAN 750cc. 8,000 miles, Triton V8. 2 speed

boom; 92,000miles; $9999 or best price. Great condition. Call 570-675-3384 or 570574-7002

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HARLEY DAVIDSON ` 06 SOFTTAIL NIGHTTRAIN Dark gray metallic, new rr tire & brakes, many extras. $10,900 (570) 592-4982

HARLEY DAVIDSON 10 SPORTSTER 1200 A MUST SEE! Custom Paint. Only driven under 10 miles!! Asking $8,900 or best offer. For info, call 570-864-2543 or 215-379-1375

442 RVs & Campers

saddlebags, windshield, back rest, Black & Pearl, Excellent Condition. Must See. Asking $2,499. Call after 4. 570-823-9376

YAMAHA 07 650 V-STAR Custom Midnight

Edition. Matted black finish. Mint condition. New tires, inspected, fully serviced & ready to ride. Windshield & sissy bar. Low miles & garage kept. $3,950 or best offer. Call 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

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. $13,500. Call 570-842-6735

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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

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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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

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CHEVROLET `06 SILVERADO 1500 4X4 pickup, extended cab, 6 1/2 ft. box, automatic. Pewter. 48,000 miles. Excellent condition. $15,000 Negotiable (570) 954-7461

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.

CHEVROLET `10 SILVERADO 1500

Extended Cab V71 Package 4x4. Bedliner. V-8. Red. Remote start. 6,300 miles $27,000 negotiable (570) 639-2539

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

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

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

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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

DODGE `10 GRAND CARAVAN Only 17k miles.

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HONDA `10 ODYSSEY

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

DODGE `97 RAM

1500 LARAMIE MARK 3 82,000 miles, automatic, chrome step up and mirrors & leather interior. Good Condition. Drums Area. $4,500 401-524-9763

Special Edition. Maroon, Fully loaded. Leather seats. TV/DVD, navigation, sun roof plus many other extras. 3rd seat . Only 1,900 Miles. Brand New. Asking $37,000 (570) 328-0850

JEEP `00 WRANGLER

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

GMC `99 SUBURBAN

Champagne exterior, leather interior, power windows & locks, 4 wheel drive. $4,850. Call for condition and known issues. 570-362-4080

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

KIA `02 SEDONA

EX, Van, Sunroof. 61,000 miles. Loaded. Good condition. $5000 or best offer. 570-606-7654

TJ, Black with grey interior. 4 cylinder, 5-speed manual transmission. CD player, hardtop, full doors, sound bar. 4” Skyjacker Suspension lift with steering stabilizer. Like new BF Goodrich 35’s with Full size spare. Only 85,000 miles. $6,999 (570) 301-7221

JEEP `02 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO

Triple black, economical 6 cylinder. 4x4 select drive. CD, remote door opener, power windows & locks, cruise, tilt wheel. 108k highway miles. Garage kept. Super clean inside and out. No rust. Sale price $6,895. Scranton. 570-466-2771

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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

MERCEDES-BENZ `99 ML 320

Sunroof, new tires, 115,930 miles MUST SELL $7,200 OBO (570)760-0511

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New 350 motor and new transmission. REDUCED TO $5,000 FIRM (570) 906-1771

CHEVELLE Two door hard top.

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MITSUBISHI `95 MONTERO SR 4WD 177,102 miles, auto-

DRIVERS

matic, four wheel drive, 4 door, antilock brakes, air conditioning, air bags, power locks, power windows, power mirrors, power seats, cruise control, AM/FM radio, cassette player, CD changer, leather interior, sun roof, rear defroster, rear windshield wiper, new Passed inspection, new battery. $2,500 (570) 868-1100 Call after 2:00 p.m.

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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

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SECRETARIAL POSITION

Professional firm seeks reliable part to full-time secretary with good people and organization skills. Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Photoshop knowledge a plus. Starting $10-$12/ hour based on experience. Full healthcare benefits & paid vacation. Please fax resume to Nina Ciarla at 570-207-9305 or email to: nciarla@ facilitydesignltd.com

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ANSWERING SERVICE Seeks one part time position. Evenings and weekends. 570-208-7705

OFFICE MANAGER/ RECEPTIONIST

TRUCKS FOR SALE Ford, GMC,

For Professional Engineering Firm. Communication and computer skills and ability to multi task a must. Please send resume to rszat@arriseng.com

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International-Prices starting at $2,295. Box Truck, Cab & Chassis available. Call U-haul 570-822-5536

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LABORER

With Heavy Equipment Operator experience needed for company specializing in mobile crushing operation. Management experience a plus. This is a year round operation. These positions involve travel at a minimum Monday through Friday. Employer pays hotel costs & mileage reimbursement. 3 years experience needed with operating any of the following: • Front End Loader • Bulldozer • Grinder Operator • Hydraulic Excavator Employer has complete healthcare package. Submit resume to

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LICENSED STYLISTS & NAIL TECHNICIANS

Needed for new salon. Experienced. Spanish-speaking a plus. Call 570-606-1701 or 570-328-0948

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BAR SERVERS AND COOKS

Experience preferred but not necessary. Servers must be 18 or older. Apply in person. NO PHONE CALLS

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Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Local Heavy Equipment Distributorship is currently accepting applications for a shop mechanic in its Service Department. Candidates must have 3-5 years experience and must have own tools. Excellent wage/benefits package. Qualified candidates please call 570-824-9891.

KALINOSKY LANDSCAPING INC.

Is seeking experienced persons for Landscape & Maintenance positions. Driver’s License a must. Please call 570-696-4606

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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)

THE HIDEOUT: Great Buy in this 3 bedroom raised ranch with ready to be ﬁnished basement and 1 car garage. Bank Foreclosure, Being Sold In “As Is’” Condition. $69,900 (MLS #11-700)

WAVERLY - 12.19 acres of land off the Waverly exit of I-81. Water and septic available, three phase electric and natural gas run along the property.There’s a 50x100 parcel that has been compacted for a building with underground drainage. High exposure area, property fronts on three roads. $950,000 08-5540

DUNMORE: Joy of Ownership! This darling 3 BR, 1.5 bath home in the Bunker Hill Section is a perfect way to own you own home. Spacious yard, updated heating system and a newer roof are just a few of its many features! $64,500 (MLS #10-2307)

CLARKS SUMMIT - 7.35 Acres of gorgeous land. Abington Schools. Needs well & septic, land has previous perced. $155,000 11-769

ABINGTON HEIGHTS SCHOOLS: Well maintained bi-level, original owner, central A/C, 3 Bedroom, 2 bath w/ fully ﬁnished LL. Fire/police security system, 2 car built in garage-some appliances included. $174,900 (MLS #11-287)

WEST SCRANTON: Three bedroom, two bath two story home on a large lot. Bank Foreclosure, being sold in “As Is” Condition. $49,900 (MLS #11-759)

EYNON - Commercial lot, lightly wooded, high trafﬁc location with public utilities. $39,900 10-5063

WEST SCRANTON - Large residential building lot .72 Acre NEW LISTING (140 x 225). Bring your best offer! LAKE ARIEL: 7.73 Partially wooded acres with pond. $34,500 11-839 Western Wayne School District. $69,900 (MLS #11-1394) WEST SCRANTON - This 3/3 side by side EAST MOUNTAIN: Build your dream home on this quarter NORTH SCRANTON - Duplex & SCRANTON - Great Investment Opin the St. Ann Section is in excellent cond. CLARKS SUMMIT 11.89 that is completely wooded acre lot. Quiet setting in a great neighborhood with paid NORTH POCONO SCHOOL DISTRICT - 5 Acre wooded Single house on -one lotAcres with off portunity! Side by side double. Fully separate utilities, off street parking, & mostly ﬂat. 510 Ft of Frontage. PercedOffers and ready NORTH SCRANTON - 8 Room, 2sewer bathhook-up. Beautiful views from a country setting parcel in Lake Kahagon. Current Perc Test. Acres of street parking. Great forRoad owner ocrented, tenants want to stay! One 1 car garage & fenced yard. Perfect for to build on. pay Great view of Bald Mount. Map available. within cityjust limits. hunting land.home with rear deck & off street cupant to help mortgage. This year lease renewed. Huge backthe owner occupant looking for help $160,000 10-3594 parking. $32,500yard (MLS #10-318) 3 unit if fully occupied. and off street parking. w/ mortgage or an investors dream.$69,000 10-2294 $66,000 10-5955 $119,900 10-105 $55,000 10-444 $94,900 10-1708

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)

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)

PLYMOUTH - Well maintained, 4 bedroom, comfortable home in Plymouth Boro. Quiet neighborhood, large porch, close to schools and shopping. $36,500 (MLS#11-1350

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)

MEHOOPANY - New construction. 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch home in country development. Full Basement, 2 car built-in garage. $169,000 (MLS#11-1380)

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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! $142,000 (MLS#11-583)

TUNKHANNOCK - Traditional 2 story on private lot with views. Gas ﬁreplace in living room and studio, oak kitchen with breakfast bar, 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths. nicely landscaped, tiered deck, oversized 2 car garage. $219,000 (MLS#11-1469).

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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)

LAKE WINOLA: Beautiful 3 Bedroom/1.5 bath condo w/ many updates: granite countertops, tile ﬂooring, stainless, heating & AC. This is maintenance free living at its best. Overlooking the Lake! $141,900 (MLS #11-1256)

CLARKS SUMMIT: Lovely Townhome in great condition. Gas ﬁreplace, oak kitchen and Neutral Colors... $199,000 (MLS #10-6029)

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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.

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TOY TOWN SECTION 148 Stites Street CHARMING BUNGALOW $74,500

650 sq. ft. On corner lot with 2 car garage. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, walk up attic & full heated basement, hardwood floors with three season room. Freshly painted & move in condition. 570-446-3254

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PERFECTLY CHARMING FORTY FORT SECOND FLOOR, Immaculate 4 rooms with appliances, laundry, porch, parking. Management provided, 2 YEAR SAME RENT $465 + UTILITIES, NO PETS/SMOKING/ EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION REQUIRED.

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1st floor, 1 bedroom. Heat, water, garbage & sewage included. Off street parking. All appliances included. $530 + security. Call 570-406-5221

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PLYMOUTH

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WILKES-BARRE

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2 bedroom, second floor, off street parking, stove & refrigerator. No Pets. $520./month Includes water (570) 779-1684

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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

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KINGSTON COMMERCIAL SPACE NEWLY RENOVATED 1st floor. 3 bedKINGSTON FOR RENT rooms, 1.5 baths, 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

new carpet, washer/dryer hook-up, dishwasher. $650 + utilities. Call 570-814-3838

KINGSTON

Newly renovated. 2 bedroom. Basement, attic, yard. $500 + utilities, security & lease. Call 570-287-5491

LARKSVILLE

OFFICE SPACE Wyoming 900 Sf. Utilities included. Approx 21.5’x40’ $900/month 570-430-4396

KINGSTON

Park Place Beautiful, 3 bedroom, 3 floors, garage, hardwood floors, full basement Back yard. $950 + utilities & security. Call (570) 762-2878

NANTICOKE 55 Loomis St

3 bedroom, wall to wall carpet, full basement & attic, stove, fridge & water included. No pets. $630 plus security 570-814-1356

PITTSTON 1/2 DOUBLE 2 bedrooms, sunroom, new bath, washer/dryer hookup. No pets. $580 + utilities & security, sewer & garbage included. Call (570) 655-5156

315 PLAZA 1750 & 3200 SF Retail / Office Space Available 570-829-1206

3 bedroom, 1 bath half double, Freshly cleaned & painted. Tenant pays all utilities including sewer. $550 plus security. Call (570) 332-5723

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WILKES-BARRE

264 Academy St 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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PITTSTON

3 bedroom, 1 1/2 baths. Wall to wall carpet, washer dryer hookup, dishwasher & stove included. Off street parking. $550 + heat, utilities & security. Call 570-655-0218

PLYMOUTH

Large 1/2 double, off street parking & yard. 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, $575 + security. Utilities by tenant. Call 570-690-6289

NANTICOKE/WEST

WEST PITTSTON

197 Fifth Street 2.5 bedroom, 1 bath fenced yard, gas heat. Sewer & garbage included. No pets, no smoking. $600 + security Call (570) 655-5549

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BACK MOUNTAIN

2 bedroom, 2 bath home in beautiful rural setting next to Friedman Farms. $1,100 monthly. Call 570-822-2992

HANOVER TOWNSHIP

3 bedroom single family. 1 1/2 baths. Driveway, yard, nice area. $800 + utilities Call 570-332-5723

HUNLOCK CREEK

Retreat. 3 bedroom home. 2 baths. Hardwood floors. 1 car attached garage. 3 car detached garage. Pool, hot tup & appliances included. $950 + utilities. Available Immediately. Call 386-873-1879

LUZERNE

2nd floor, 2 bedrooms, living room, eat-in kitchen, wall to wall, washer & dryer. $485 heat included. Security & references required Call 570-288-8012

NANTICOKE

WILKES-BARRE/SOUTH

Sunny 3 bedroom, 1/2 double, painted, w/w carpet, yard, washer/dryer hookup, basement, stove, refrigerator. No Pets. Non Smokers. Credit check/references. $525/month + 1 1/2 months security (201) 232-8328

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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

3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath single. 1st floor laundry. Many extras. All new, inside and out. Rent to own. Owner financing available. 570-817-0601 Leave message with phone number

WILKES-BARRE Whole house for

rent. $1300/per month, utilities included, Call 845-224-9151

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WILKES-BARRE

PROVINCIAL TOWER - S. MAIN Great Commercial Store Front, & Inside Suites Available Steps from New Intermodal Hub & Public Parking

Starting at $650

utilities included FREE RENT - Call For Details Today!

570-829-1573

MOUNTAINTOP

MIDDLEBURG

3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, small modular. Washer/dryer hookups. Full basement, 1 car garage, paved driveway, big yard, shed. Crestwood School District. $600 month plus 1st month, last month & security. Includes water & sewer. 570-474-0388

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NANTICOKE

Desirable Lexington Village Nanticoke, PA Many ranch style homes. 2 bedrooms 2 Free Months With A 2 Year Lease $795 + electric

Single family, 2 bedroom home. 1.5 baths, modern kitchen with appliances, yard, partially fenced in. Off street parking. Next to park & bus stop. Includes sewer & garbage. $600.00 + utilities No pets. Security & references required Call 570-735-8544

SHAVERTOWN IMMACULATE bedroom Cape

2 Cod with eat-in kitchen, hardwood floors, gas heat, detached garage. $950 month + utilities & security deposit. 570-675-3178

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

971 Vacation & Resort Properties

SPRUCE CREEK, PA 30 minutes from

PSU. 300 ft. + of exclusive fishing, hunting, 8+ acres, log cabin, oil heat, out buildings, pond. $775,000. By appointment. Call (717) 919-9222

WILDWOOD CREST

SQUARE FOOT RE MANAGEMENT 866-873-0478

Ocean front, on the Beach. 1 bedroom Condo, pool. 5/6-6/23 $1,250/ week. 06/24 - 9/9 $1,550/week Call 570-693-3525

971 Vacation & Resort Properties

BLACK LAKE, NY NEED A VACATION?

Come relax and enjoy great fishing & tranquility at it s finest. Housekeeping cottages on the water with all the amenities of home. (315) 375-8962 www.blacklake4fish.com daveroll@blacklakemarine.com

1000 SERVICE DIRECTORY 1093

Excavating

All Types Of Excavating, Demolition & Concrete Work Large & Small Jobs FREE ESTIMATES (570) 760-1497

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Hauling & Trucking

A.S.A.P Hauling Estate Cleanouts, Attics, Cellars, Garages, Fire & Flood Damage. Free Estimates, Same Day Service! 570-822-4582

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Painting & Wallpaper

A & N PAINTING Airplane Quality at Submarine Prices! Interior/Exterior, pressure washing, decks & siding. Commercial/Residential. Over 17 years experience! Free estimates. Licensed & Insured

570-820-7832

M. PARALIS PAINTING Int/ Ext. painting, Power washing. Professional work at affordable rates. Free estimates. 570-288-0733

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Painting & Wallpaper

A.B.C. Professional Painting 36 Yrs Experience We Specialize In New Construction Residential Repaints Comm./Industrial All Insurance Claims Apartments Interior/Exterior Spray,Brush, Rolls WallpaperRemoval Cabinet Refinishing Drywall/Finishing Power Washing Deck Specialist Handy Man FREE ESTIMATES Larry Neer 570-606-9638

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EDWARD S ALL COUNTY PAVING & SEAL COATING

3 Generations of experience. Celebrating 76 years of Pride & Tradition! CALL NOW & Get The 1st Seal Coating FREE with signed contract. Licensed and Insured. Free estimates.

570-474-6329 Lic.# PA021520

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Rooms

Bear Creek Township Rooms starting at Daily $39.99 + tax Weekly $169.99 + tax Microwave Refrigerator WiFi HBO

(570) 823-8027

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IN THE HEART OF WILKES-BARRE

Immediate Occupancy!!

MARTIN D. POPKY APARTMENTS 61 E. Northampton St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

Affordable Senior Apartments Income Eligibility Required Utilities Included! Low cable rates; New appliances; laundry on site; Activities! Curb side Public Transportation

Please call 570-825-8594 TDD/TTY 800-654-5984

TRUCK MECHANIC

Opening for Experienced full time Truck Mechanic. Must Have Own Tools/PA Class 8 Inspection License a Plus. We Offer Top Wages & Benefits Package. Call For Interview and Ask for Jon: Falzone Towing Service, Inc. 271 N. Sherman St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 570-823-2100

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Janitorial/ Cleaning

JANITORIAL/ MAINTENANCE

Full Time. Apartment building in Pittston. Position requires basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry & apartment prep skills, janitorial & ground maintenance. 24 hour emergency response. QUALIFIED PERSONS PLEASE CALL 570-602-1684 For Application or fax resume to 570- 602-1685

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Logistics/ Transportation

545

Marketing/ Product

DRIVERS PART-TIME MARKETING Local Trucking Company looking for OTR/REGIONAL Tractor Trailer Driver 3 years minimum experience with clean MVR. Full time and part time needed. Medical benefits after 90 days. Please call 570-270-5145 or mail resume to: J & S Ralston Trucking, Inc. 8 E. Ann Street Plains, Pa 18705

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ROLLBACK DRIVERS

Opening for Rollback Drivers. First & Second Shifts Must Have Good Driving Record. We Offer Top Wages & Benefits Package. Apply in Person Falzone’s Towing Service, Inc. 271 N. Sherman St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 570-823-2100

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In search of a dynamic person with great communication skills and ability to multi-task. The successful candidate will be punctual, organized, reliable, creative, conscientious, and personable. Must have prior marketing experience. Must be a self-starter with reliable transportation. Computer skills a must. Willingness to work Saturdays a must. Positive attitude and high energy a must. Fax resume to 570-822-3446. No phone calls please.

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CAREGIVER Part Time in-home

care for female adult in Dallas. Must reside nearby. Bathing required. Call 570-675-2539. Job Seekers are looking here! Where's your ad? 570-829-7130 and ask for an employment specialist

548 Medical/Health

DIETARY AIDES

Healthcare Services Group at Highland Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is currently accepting applications for part time Dietary Aides. Also hiring Full & Part time Housekeeping & Laundry Aides. Apply in person Monday - Friday between the hours of 9am-4pm at: 750 Schooley Ave. Exeter, PA 18643

Doyouneedmorespace? A yard or garage sale in classified is the best way tocleanoutyourclosets! You’re in bussiness with classified! RN/LPNs Needed Maxim Healthcare is looking for a RN/LPN in the Greater WilkesBarre area with at least 1 year of experience and a valid CPR card. Preferred experience is with adults and quadriplegics. - Excellent Pay - Weekly Paychecks - Direct Deposit - Convenient Online Training - Benefits Contact Dave or Eric @ 570-822-6900

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548 Medical/Health

RNS, LPNS, CNAS

Full Time, Part Time, and Per Diem. All shifts available.

SOCIAL WORKER Part Time UNIT MANAGER FULL TIME RN LTC Experience Preferred.

Apply in person to: Mountain Top Senior Care and Rehabilitation Center 185 S. Mountain Blvd Mountain Top, PA. 18707 (570) 474-6377

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Other

LAWN CARE

Looking for someone to cut my lawn in the Back Mountain area every other week. $20 week. If interested call 570-239-5226

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554

Production/ Operations

DESIGN/PREPRESS PERSON Area commercial

printer seeks design/ prepress person for full-time position. Should possess strong design capability with experience in MAC, PC & DTP applications & an understanding of prepress, the printing process, and all aspects of bindery operation. Must have a minimum of 2 years education in graphic design & advertising, and a minimum of 5 years practical experience in graphic design, print and bindery production. Knowledge of the Apogee workflow a plus. Must have the ability to move freely throughout the building to gather information, materials & authorizations. Competitive salary and full benefits. Send resume only to: Independent Graphics P.O. BOX 703, Pittston, PA 18640 Phone calls will not be accepted.

Find Your Ideal Employee! Place an ad and end the search! 570-829-7130 ask for an employment specialist

566

Sales/Retail/ Business Development

INDEPENDENT INSURANCEInsurance AGENCY Local

Agency is looking to hire a Commercial Lines Customer Service Agent to handle existing book of business. At least (3) to 5 years experience is preferred, position available in our Wilkes-Barre office. Salary commensurate with experience, Benefit Package includes, Health Benefits, Life Insurance, 20 day PTO Time & 401k plan. Please forward resume to: Eastern Insurance Group Attn: Renee Valenti, 613 Baltimore Drive, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18702.

Over 47,000

people cite the The Times Leader as their primary source for shopping information. *2008 Pulse Research

What Do You Have To Sell Today?

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SALES

Can you sell ADS? For Commission ONLY? Get a performance DRAW, and PAID Training!!! Email your great resume: careers@ adsonaglass.com Collect cash, not dust! Clean out your basement, garage or attic and call the Classified department today at 570829-7130!

Call 829-7130 to place your ad. ONLY LEADER. ONL NL N L ONE LY N L LEA LE E DER D . timesleader.com

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AGE: 19 • HOMETOWN: South Abington STATUS: Happily taken OCCUPATION: Tour guide FAVORITE WEEKENDER FEATURE: Club ads WHAT WAS THE LAST SONG YOU DOWNLOADED? “Moment 4 Life Freestyle” by Meek Mill WHAT IS SOMETHING MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU?

I was born in Germany

WHAT IS ONE THING YOU ALWAYS KEEP IN YOUR FRIDGE? Hot Pockets

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AGE: 21 • HOMETOWN: Bloomsburg STATUS: In a relationship OCCUPATION: Student FAVORITE WEEKENDER FEATURE: Model of the Week WHAT WAS THE LAST SONG YOU DOWNLOADED? “Coffee Pot (It’s Time for the Percolator)” by Cajmere WHAT IS ONE TALENT YOU WISHED YOU POSSESSED? To drive a monster truck SHOPPING IN MILAN OR SKIING IN THE ALPS? Snowboarding in the Alps!

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CFC9 the final show. “Concert For A Cause 9: The Final Show” raised

$12,614

FOR THE BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS ANTI-BULLYING PROGRAM. This annual event was co-founded by The Times Leader and The Weekender in 1999.

The 12-year total of “Concert For Karen/Concert For A Cause” is

$204,544

All monies raised from 1999-2011 were presented to various local charities

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