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I think it’s safe to say that just about everyone will always remember where they were the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001. I was getting ready for work at my old job, and being a chronic Get-Up-Early kind of girl, I always had time to kill in the morning to putter around the house, check my e-mail, etc. I sat down on the couch around 8:30 a.m. to log onto my WebTV (yes, WebTV) and was listening to some music in the background when my friend instant messaged me with “Did you see the news?!?!” I didn’t and told her so, to which she replied, “Look! Now!” I flipped over to CNN and saw a report that a plane had hit the first tower of the
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World Trade Center, but I didn’t quite get it. At first I thought it was a trailer for another “Armageddon” movie or similar — until the second plane hit as millions of us watched in horror. As plane crash reports from Washington, D.C., and Shanksville, Pa., came in, it became evident that something was gravely wrong — and that life as we know it would be forever altered. That bright September day may be 10 years gone now for many of us, but for some, it’s a day that changed the way they work, like the fire chiefs we spoke to for this week’s cover story, and it’s a day that could have been their last, like the former New York City police officer who shared with us her emotional account of being among the first responders that sunny Tuesday morning. Everyone has a story about Sept. 11. And it’s one that none of us will ever forget. God bless. Nikki M. Mascali Weekender Editor
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THE SMELL OF NUKES IN THE MORNING Richard Handl, 31, was arrested in southern Sweden in July after a raid on his home. He had been trying for months to set up a nuclear reactor in his kitchen, but became alarmed when a brew of americium, tritium and beryllium created a nuclear meltdown on his stove. Only then, he said, did it occur to him to ask the country’s Radiation Authority if what he was doing was legal, and the subsequent police raid answered that question. No dangerous radiation level was detected, but Handl still faces fines and a maximum two-year prison sentence for unauthorized possession of nuclear materials. THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SOCIETY For the Self-Indulgent: (1) The fashion designer Chandrashekar Chawan recently created goldplated, diamond-studded contact lenses that make eyes “sparkle” (not always a good thing, admitted Chawan, citing reviews calling the look “cringeworthy” and “demonic”). According to an MSNBC report, the “bling” part never actually touches the cornea. (2) Among the trendiest avant-garde beauty treatments are facial applications made from snail mucus, according to a July report by London’s Daily Mail. South Korean glamour consultants were the first to use mollusk extract’s generous moisturizing properties, though a dermatologist warned (on NBC’s “Today” show) that no “controlled” studies have yet demonstrated snailgoo superiority. LEADING ECONOMIC INDICATORS -- Augustin James Evangelista is only 4 years old, but he nevertheless has certain financial needs — which amount to about $46,000 a month, according to the child-support request filed by his mother, “supermodel” Linda Evangelista. A Wall Street Journal reporter concluded that the figure is about right for rich kids in New York City, what with needing a driver, designer clothes, around-the-clock nannies and various personalized lessons. And soon, according to a consultant-to-the-rich interviewed in August by the Journal, Augustin James will become even more
British college student Rhiannon BrooksbankJones, 19, recently had her tongue surgically lengthened just so she could better pronounce the Korean letter “L.” London’s Daily Mail reported in August that the student had become fascinated with Korean culture and intends to live and work in South Korea eventually — and would need to speak like a native to succeed. She is now satisfied that she does.
expensive, as he graduates from his exclusive preschool and enters his exclusive kindergarten. -- The highest-paid state government employee in budgetstrapped California in 2010 was among the least productive workers in the system, according to a Los Angeles Times investigation reported in July. Jeffrey Rohlfing is on the payroll as a surgeon in the state prison system (base pay: $235,740), but he has been barred from treating inmates for the last six years because supervisors believe him to be incompetent. Last year, Dr. Rohlfing earned an additional $541,000 in back pay after he successfully appealed his firing to the state’s apparently easily persuaded Personnel Board. Currently, Dr. Rohlfing is assigned recordskeeping duties. NO, THANKS! Terry Barth complained to hospital officials that he was “kidnapped” by paramedics and thus cannot be liable for the $40,000 he has been billed by Enloe Medical Center in Chico, Calif., where he was brought by ambulance following a motorcycle crash in August 2010. Barth said he had insisted at the scene that paramedics not take him to a hospital because he had no medical insurance. (Paramedics are legally required to take anyone with a serious head injury.) MEDICAL MARVEL -- The first published instance of a woman’s nipple appearing on the sole of her foot was noted in a 2006 report in the journal Dermatology and reprised in a series of U.S. and British press reports in July 2011. The reporting physicians, led by Dr. Delio Marques Conde, acknowledged that outof-place breast tissue, while extremely rare, has shown up
before on the back, shoulder, face and thigh. The foot nipple was “well-formed,” with areola and sebaceous glands. OUR ANIMAL SIDEKICKS -- What took them so long to think of this? “Most wineries rely on the human nose (to detect out-of-place odors),” said the vintner of the Australian boutique wine Linnaea, “but that is time-consuming, costly, and nowhere as reliable as Belle.” Miss Louisa Belle is a 7-year-old bloodhound possessing, of course, a nose that is reportedly 2,000 times more sensitive than the human nose. Her primary job, the vintner told Melbourne’s Herald Sun in July, is to sniff out tainted corks during the bottling process. LEAST COMPETENT PEOPLE -- (1) Police in Roseville, Mich., arrested a 24-year-old roofer in August and charged him with reckless driving after he hit four cars. He had noticed that his brakes had failed but unadvisedly tried to drive on, anyway, by extending his left leg out the driver’s side door and braking “manually” (yes, as in “The Flintstones”). According to police, the man was completely sober. (2) In Durango, Colo., Sean Ogden, 19, was seriously burned in July when he tried to break down fireworks he had purchased in order to build even bigger ones. He was mixing them in a coffee-bean grinder.
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President Bush, through the windows of the Oval Office Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, as he addresses the nation following the terrorist attacks. Surrounding photos include the events of that day in New York and Washington, D.C., as well as current photos of Ground Zero and the memorial in Shanksville, Pa. (AP Photos)
Forever changed One woman’s account of a sunny September morning in New York By Stephanie DeBalko Weekender Staff Writer
“While I was in the midst of X-raying someone … our building shook,” said Cahill, who retired from the force in hen it comes to the cloud2004. “Our building is made of all brick, free morning of Sept. we don’t have (beams), we don’t have 11, 2001, we all have a anything like that. So if it comes down, story to tell. Most of us it’s going to come down.” remember where we were when we heard Unlike some of her co-workers, the harrowing news that airplanes flew Cahill, who was certified by the U.S. into the World Trade Center. Some of Marshals Service in X-ray screening us were at school or home, likely doing for weapons and explosives, had a gut something routine, and some of us were feeling that it couldn’t have been a bomb. at work. “I shut my post down temporarily, and Hazamoon Lisa Cahill was one of the I went outside to one of the recruits and individuals at work — at 1 Police Plaza, the company sergeant,” Cahill explained. New York, N.Y., just a few blocks from “And I said, ‘Officer, what happened, what is now known as Ground Zero. what’d you see?’ And he said, ‘Officer, Instead of just hearing about the incident, a commercial jet airliner just flew into she saw and felt it. one of the towers, one of the buildings.’
with her life. She ended up moving to Luzerne and now owns Hazamoon Creations, a shop named after her mother where she restructures vintage fabric to create one-of-a-kind pieces. Though she was left with hand injuries during her rescue 10 years ago, she hasn’t let that hinder her. “I mean, I have injuries from (being thrown into the checkpoint booth), because he threw me headfirst,” she said. “And my hands, they bend all the way back now. Not good for the line of work that I’m doing, but I love sewing, so I manage.” Her support network includes two women, Deanna Fisk and Kym Vest, who help out with the shop. All three women came into one another’s lives when they needed friendship the most. “The timing was incredible,” Cahill said. She makes no effort to return to New York, except when she has to. “I have to report once a year to New York City, which is the hardest day of the year for me,” Cahill said. “But I will never go back. I don’t ever want to go back to New York City.” Also a member of the Naval Reserves, Cahill chose to continue the efforts here at home instead of heading overseas in the aftermath of Sept. 11. “I had a choice, because I was a cop, to stay with my comrades to help search and recover or go with my military unit in the Navy, and I chose to stay behind,” Cahill said. “We absolutely gave it our all. We did the best we could.” W
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Part of the structure of one of the destroyed World Trade Center twin towers can be seen in the foreground of this photo from Sept. 24, 2001. Also pictured is the heavily damaged American Express building on West Street across from Ground Zero. (AP Photo/Roberto Borea)
I looked up at it, and you couldn’t tell because it literally just happened. There was no smoke or anything, it was still white. It was still normal looking. But after a few seconds, I saw the fire and the smoke.” Cahill was handing out masks on the street when the second tower fell. She was in the line of the debris. Thanks to an unknown savior, however, she survived. “The debris was coming my way, the smoke and everything, and I knew I was going to die,” Cahill recalled. “And somebody had picked me up and threw me into one of our checkpoint booths. The single-man checkpoint booth saved my life. Slammed the door and took off, whoever it was.” Her recollection of the day is one filled with sorrow, horror and shock. Speaking about the incident does not seem to be easy, especially because some of what she saw was graphic, but Cahill, who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder and asthma because of the attacks, wants to make sure people never forget what happened. From the way she spoke about that day, it seems it will be indelibly etched in her mind. “These are just people going to work, who must have kissed their children and their wives goodbye. And they never came home,” she said. Though the anguish was great that day, so, too, was a sense of solidarity. For Cahill, nowhere was this more apparent than in the case of her close friend, Tom Croce. Croce was told to leave work and go home that day, and instead he reported to Cahill’s post, ready to help. “And I greatly admire that man for what he did for this job,” Cahill said. “Do you know how much time he dedicated to 9/11 and Ground Zero? And the difference he made in the lives of the police officers working there? This man is an amazing man for how much easier he made our lives during that very harsh time period. “Everybody’s coming to the cops for help, and this man stepped in and took care of the police officers when he didn’t have to.” Though the images continue to haunt her, Cahill has managed to move forward
“The debris was coming my way, the smoke and everything, and I knew I was going to die.”
Former NYPD police officer Hazamoon Lisa Cahill
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Hazamoon Lisa Cahill, center, has found a support system in Kym Vest, left, and Deanna Fisk, right.
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Firemen are deployed near the site of the World Trade Center in New York, Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2001. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
Moving forward, but still remembering Local fire chiefs discuss changes borne from the events of Sept. 11, 2001 By Stephanie DeBalko Weekender Staff Writer
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he events of September 11, 2001 left a scar on the heart of every American. Some of us were affected from a distance, watching the horrific images from the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and Shanksville, Pa. play across our television screens like a nightmare we couldn’t shake. Others were even more personally altered in the wake of the tragedy, whether it was emotionally, physically or professionally. Ten years later, and the progress our emergency response teams have made and the memories that will eternally burn of those who were lost prove that we will, indeed, never forget.
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n that fateful day in 2001, nearly 3,000 people lost their lives, including 343 firefighters and 60
police officers. It’s easy to let the weight of those numbers bear down on us with immeasurable sadness. But what we also need to remember is that about 25,000 people were rescued that day, thanks to the heroic efforts of the emergency responders who risked their lives, and often gave their lives, doing their jobs. “Yes, thousands died, but thousands more were saved,” said Jay Delaney, chief of the Wilkes-Barre Fire Department. “And a lot of these people, firefighters and cops, went in knowing that they were not going to live. But yet, they got (the survivors) out.” Chief Delaney’s office is in the fire department building on Ross Street. And in it, amidst the various accomplishments he’s made during his career and family photos and paperwork, are some small reminders of the life-changing events that occurred that September day: Photos from the rubble, such as the iconic image of three ash-covered firefighters raising an American flag,
made in a continuing effort to better the response to disasters and emergencies. Among those steps is the inclusion of interoperable communication, where the fire, police and public works departments and emergency services, among others, can communicate whenever they need to. The National Incident Management System is another new federally mandated program intended to provide a structured framework for responding to any kind of threat, whether natural or terroristic, and Delaney explained that the idea of an on-scene Incident Command System, employing the concept of command and control, fully accounts for the location and actions of each responder. Additionally, education has come to the forefront. Counter-terrorism classes are an important aspect of fire training now, and the issue of dealing with terrorism is weaved into all of the training emergency workers must participate in. “Now, even if we took just a simple class, every curriculum has at least a line put in there about terrorism,” Lucas explained. In essence, the numerous progressive changes that have been made seem to center around education and preplanning. “We’ve got into more of a preparation mode and a pre-planning mode,” Delaney said. “So I’m going to say that we’ve become more proactive than reactive.” Lucas reiterated this idea, noting that Wilkes-Barre Fire Chief Jay Delaney our preparedness has increased because concern as before, there is now a new now, in a way, we all have to expect the aspect to keep in mind when approaching unexpected. any emergency situation. “I’m sure anybody, today, getting on “Homeland Security has changed an airplane thinks of terrorism,” Lucas a lot of the training to make us more explained. “When, pre-9/11, that was aware of potential terroristic threats as how we got caught off guard, is that we’re responding to what used to be a no one thought this was ever going to routine incident,” he said. “Now, you’re happen. No one thought hi-jackers would constantly trained, since 9/11, to be run a plane into a building. Now, we looking for the out-of-the ordinary.” have to think about that in a plane, same CHANGING THE COURSE in the fire profession. You never thought rom Delaney’s perspective, there about going to a car fire and thinking, have been steps taken nationwide this could be a potential car bomb, but to ensure that changes have been now it could be.” W
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are featured prominently on his wall and shelves. A new uniform shirt that members of the department can wear on duty, emblazoned with a shoulder patch displaying the towers and a fireman, was laid out on one of his chairs. For Delaney, the need to memorialize the lives lost while figuring out a way to move forward from the events of that day is palpable. “I do not want those 343 firefighters and 60 cops to have died in vain, nor the sacrifice that all of their families made,” he explained. “So I think all of us in the emergency service have worked to make things safer today, our emergency response patterns safer today … Not saying there wasn’t organization back then, but now, the federal government mandated us all to be able to work together to manage emergency. “The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, the Luzerne County Emergency Management Agency are doing a lot more to make sure that we’re better protected.” The Scranton Fire Department’s Deputy Chief Al Lucas noted, as well, that although his team members still perform their job with the same care and
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Marywood welcomes classic Chinese opera ‘Butterfly’s Love’ By Dann Scheid
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he classic Chinese opera “Butterfly’s Love” is coming to Scranton. The award-winning Shanghai Yue Opera will perform a traditional tragedy often compared to “Romeo and Juliet” at Marywood University’s Sette LaVerghetta Center for the Performing Arts Saturday, Sept. 10 at 7:30 p.m. The opera is part of a performing-arts exchange organized by the U.S.China Cultural and Educational Foundation. Fred David Romines, director of bands at Marywood and board member of the U.S.China CEF, is part of a combined Marywood effort to host the event as a gift to the community. The opera is set over 1,500 years in the past during the Eastern Jin Dynasty and centers on Zhu Yingtai, an intelligent and beautiful woman who desires an education that
at the time is only available to males. Driven to make something of herself, she disguises herself as a young man and becomes established as a great student. Through the course of her studies, Zhu falls in love with her classmate Liang Shanbo, who is completely unaware that his dear friend Zhu could be anything other than his sworn brother. “The rest of the story revolves around how is she going to break the news to this young man that she is actually a woman and she’s fallen in love with him,” Romines explained. “That’s where the tragic element begins. This type of opera from southern China is a highly costumed, very elaborate, with lots of makeup, and it was performed by women only. So the troupe that is coming to Marywood is an all-female cast.” Unlike Shakespearean plays, which originally featured only males with young men portraying female characters, Shanghai
Above and below, images from Shanghai Yue Opera’s all-female production of ‘Butterfly’s Love.’ Yue Opera is traditionally female only. In this case, “Butterfly’s Love” features a cast whose male characters will all be performed by women. The actresses who are performing in Scranton were brought together through auditions from all across China. “They recruited the whole country to bring this all-star cast together for the American tour,” Romines said. “They are all specialists in this genre of opera. These ladies are all top-tier performers.” The Shanghai Yue style is very unique compared to familiar western opera, the per-
formance is culturally charged and features traditional instruments and costumes. “I think that the audience
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will feel the most impressed with the costumes, which are very bright and colorful, the expressiveness that is achieved through this kind of makeup,” Romines said. “There’s the graceful movement, the gestures that is so important in this, one of the things that is so important to this is the colorful style of singing. It’s very elaborate, highly ornamented and stylistic in nature.” The singing, along with the rest of the opera, strives to be an authentic representation of Chinese culture and will be performed in Chinese supported by English subtitles. “It’s all about cultural exchange and hoping that this will be the beginning of some fertile relationships between Marywood University and the entities that are represented in this project and China as well,” Romines stated. W
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ticket surcharges, scared up a modest $10.3 million. “The Debt,” which received the best reviews by far of any film opening over the weekend, was also the premiere mostliked by audiences. Those who saw the film starring Helen Mirren and Jessica Chastain — 70 percent of whom were at least 40 years old — gave it an average grade of B, according to market research firm CinemaScore. “Apollo 18” is the latest movie this year from Weinstein Co.’s Dimension Films label to underperform — after “Spy Kids: All the Time in the World in 4-D” and “Scream 4.” The sci-fi-horror film, which purports to show “found footage” from a U.S. space mission, has no major stars and its mysterious marketing campaign revealed little about the film’s story. The movie received a dismal average grade of D
from moviegoers, indicating they may have expected something quite different from what they got. Those who saw the movie were 57 percent male, and 56 percent were under age 25. Like “Apollo 18,” “Shark Night 3-D” was not screened in advance for critics — usually a sign that a studio is nervous about its reception. Indeed, those who saw the film about a shark that targets vacationers were hardly enamored of it — giving it an average grade of C. The movie appealed slightly more to women — accounting for 52 percent of the audience — while 57 percent were younger than 25. The film, produced for about $25 million by Incentive Filmed Entertainment and Sierra/ Affinity, was released by Relativity Media, which is covering the picture’s marketing and distribution expenses. W
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The Help” didn’t have to work hard to maintain its box office dominance over Labor Day, effortlessly claiming the No. 1 spot for the third weekend in a row. The adaptation of Kathryn Stockett’s novel of pre-civil rights Mississippi has been
cleaning up at the multiplex ever since its premiere almost four weeks ago, when it opened behind “Rise of the Planet of the Apes.” In an unlikely feat, solid word-ofmouth has since propelled the film to the top spot at the box office every weekend since. The film sold $19 million worth of tickets domestically over the four-day weekend, according to an estimate from
distributor Walt Disney Studios. The picture, which stars an ensemble cast featuring Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer and Emma Stone, has now accumulated $123.4 million after 27 days in release. Labor Day weekend is traditionally one of the slowest of the year for the movie business, and 2011 was no exception. Ticket sales were up a slight 5 percent compared with the same period last year, but three new films still failed to muster impressive results. “The Debt,” a Holocaust action drama, had a better-thanexpected opening, grossing $12.6 million during the long weekend. The horror film “Apollo 18” took in $10.7 million — falling short of industry projections that it would win the weekend with about $15 million. Meanwhile, the thriller “Shark Night 3-D,” which had the benefit of 3-D
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No marriage for T-Mobile and AT&T – yet T he best-laid plans sometimes fall apart due to government intervention, and that could be happening to the planned takeover of T-Mobile by AT&T. AT&T has had its eye on TMobile for a while. T-Mobile owns a substantial chunk of the cellular broadcast spectrum, and AT&T needs the additional breathing room as its own networks grow increasingly congested. As more customers get smartphones, wireless modems and the like, they use up more of the
carrier’s available bandwidth. In the end, AT&T is left with four choices: • It can clamp down on data usage, which would annoy customers and potentially cause them to leave. • It can raise rates, which would also annoy their customers, and cause them to leave. • It could petition the FCC to auction off more of the spectrum, which would not only take time, but would incur significant expense, which they would then have to pass along to the customers, which would annoy them,
and cause them to leave. • Or, it could buy another, smaller provider and use that spectrum to augment its own, also gaining a whole slew of customers, stores and coverage. Ahh, now you’re talking. AT&T is an old hand at that game. But the last time it reached into the proverbial cookie jar this deeply, it got its hand slapped, and this time, it seems the government
has put the Thin Mints on top of the fridge, where AT&T can’t get them. The government has decided to sue to prevent AT&T from acquiring T-Mobile, stating that it would “remove a significant competitive force from the market.” In AT&T’s defense, this move would have created several thousand jobs, which are vitally need-
ed by the economy. On the other hand, AT&T has an invidious reputation regarding their coverage and pricing — snapping up a more affordable provider may have driven up the prices of plans for just about everyone. It’s possible it could have retained the T-Mobile lower-pricing structure, but the government’s suit seems to indicate skepticism as to whether that would be the case. In any event, for now, it would appear that the merger is off, pending a formal ruling. My take: Competition keeps you on your toes. It makes things interesting, and, more to the point, it has a tendency to provide a better experience to the consumer. W Nick DeLorenzo is director of interactive and new media for The Times Leader. E-mail him at ndelorenzo@timesleader.com.
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the classic “River Songs” album in its entirety. This year, the band’s been taking requests from fans via Facebook and will be performing a set of rarities. Opening the show will be Miz.
BREAKDOWN JIMMY
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fit show at King’s Pizza in Mountaintop. Later that same night, it’ll perform at Bottle Caps in Plymouth. Other live dates and more info about the band can be found at facebook.com/breakdownjmmy. Stash says the group takes pride in being not only musicians, but also entertainers. “We just start talking to everybody and having a good time,” he says. “We like crowd involvement, and we try to get everybody pumped up. Dancing is key. We want to make people’s feet sore by the end of the night.” BADLEES IN THE HOUSE The Badlees have two upcoming shows in NEPA: 1) On Friday, Sept. 9, the band will perform at the Luzerne County Fair in Dallas. They will do sets at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. 2) On Friday, Oct, 21, the band will perform at the Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe. Music starts at 8:30 p.m. and, like the band’s show in Jim Thorpe last fall, the group will be doing something special for this gig. Last year, it offered
SEPT. 11 As we note the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11 this week, I’ve been thinking back on some of the music I was listening to at the time. I’ll always remember driving around New York City just a few weeks later, listening to “Walk On,” “Peace On Earth” and “New York” by U2. All three songs were released less than a year before Sept. 11, yet all three, in some ways, seemed stunningly fitting. And, less than a year later, Bruce Springsteen delivered “The Rising,” which was largely inspired by the events of Sept. 11. Nothing really offered any solace, but at that crazy and confusing time, I’m glad that some of the best songwriters of our time were there for us. We will all reflect this week. Never forget. W
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reakdown Jimmy loves its ’80s hair metal. And while you might expect that from a band of 40-somethings, this NEPA trio has two teenagers in its lineup. “It’s just the music that we like,” says drummer Mike Stash, 16. “We go and see other local bands when we can, and we support them. We see Bad Hair Day, M80, Absolution and Curse of Sorrow … all different kinds of genres. But I’ve grown up on hair-metal music. I’m a big fan of Poison and Rikki Rockett. The style, the lyrics, the guitar solos … I heard the song ‘Fallen Angel,’ and that’s what got me hooked.” Breakdown Jimmy also features Karyn Montigney on guitars and vocals and Tim Wolfe on bass and vocals. Despite their youth, they’ve been able to get gigs at clubs such as Rox 52, Kilcoyne’s, The Chicken Coop, Senunas’ and Chacko’s. The group offers covers of acts such as Poison, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Blink-182, Joan Jett, Journey, Sublime, Billy Idol, Tom Petty and Neil Young. On Saturday, Sept. 10, the band will perform at a bene-
RUSH ROCK-DOC: FANTASTIC I am what you’d call a casual Rush fan. I have a few of its CDs and, when I’ve reviewed its concerts, I’ve enjoyed them. They’ve even got some tunes in their catalog that aren’t very wellknown, yet are favorites of mine. Still, I’d say “casual” is the best way to describe my level of fandom. That being said, I also feel that the Rush documentary, “Beyond The Lighted Stage” is the best rock-doc I’ve ever seen. It examines the group’s entire history in magnificent detail, and it’s extremely well done. There’s high-quality archival footage and some extremely candid reflections by the band. It is thoughtful, honest and at times, inspiring. If you’re a fan — even of the casual sort — you should really check it out. It is now shown frequently on VH1 Classic.
appearance on Holly’s, copying his signature horn-rimmed Weekender Wire Services glasses. “He changed the look of rock ’n’ roll, and he changed the definition of exactly who could hat possible impact become a rock star,” writes could a young pop musician make if given James Henke, vice president of exhibition and curatorial affairs just 18 months to carve out a at the Rock and Roll Hall of career? Only the most dreamyFame, in the liner notes for eyed optimist could think of “Listen to Me.” “Buddy Holly placing 10 hits on the Billboard did not come across as a hotterHot 100 chart, much less scorthan-thou, sexier-than-thou pering induction into the Rock and former. Nope, Roll Hall of Buddy Holly was Fame and the Average Joe.” continuing to “Listen to Me” win fans opens with Steamong new vie Nicks happigenerations of ly rocking atop musicians and the Bo Diddley listeners more beat of “Not than a halfFade Away” and century later. includes the Fray Yet that’s handling “Take what Buddy Your Time,” Holly accomRingo Starr plished in his shuffling through short time in Buddy Holly would have “Think It Over,” the spotlight, been 75 Sept. 7. Chris Isaak from the day crooning “Crying Waiting Hophe first entered the national ing” and Cobra Starship reimasales charts on Aug. 12, 1957, gining “Peggy Sue.” Beach Boys with “That’ll Be the Day” until mastermind Brian Wilson layers the plane crash on Feb. 3, 1959, his signature harmonies into the that took his life at age 22 title track. along with those of Ritchie Zooey Deschanel sweetly Valens and the Big Bopper (J.P. follows in Linda Ronstadt’s Richardson). footsteps on “It’s So Easy.” Wednesday, Sept. 7 marks what would have been the Texas Deschanel — in her other guise as half of She & Him — is the rocker’s 75th birthday, when the common thread between “Listen world can once again wonder, to Me” and “Rave On,” the “What if?” recently released tribute pro“If you had to pick one unduced by Randall Poster and timely death of someone who Gelya Robb with tracks from would have had a really inPaul McCartney, the Black teresting and extensive future, it Keys, Patti Smith, Lou Reed, would be Buddy Holly,” said Kid Rock, Nick Lowe, Modest veteran musician, producer and Mouse, My Morning Jacket, talent manager Peter Asher, executive producer of “Listen to Cee Lo Green and nearly a dozen other artists. Me,” one of two new all-star The tribute albums constitute tribute albums that put a multijust part of the many celebragenerational spin on such Holly classics as “Peggy Sue,” “That’ll tions of Holly’s life and music surfacing in conjunction with Be the Day,” “Not Fade Away,” the 75th birthday anniversary. “Maybe Baby” and “True Love Wednesday has been declared Ways.” “Buddy Holly Day” in Los Asher has a particularly close Angeles, and he will receive a relationship with the last song star on the Hollywood Walk of — it was a Top 20 pop hit for Fame, which will be presented him in 1965 with his singing in the presence of his widow, partner, Gordon Waller, when Maria Elena Holly, who will they were better known as Britspeak along with Asher and old ish pop duo Peter and Gordon. friend Phil Everly. Asher even modeled his own W
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Ralphie chats with ‘American Idol’ finalist Casey Abrams. American Idol” finalist label had other plans (read: Casey Abrams recently Leighton Meester). revealed on “The Ralphie Sabi, who would eventually Radio Show” that he is feeling link with Cobra for the single, no symptoms of his ulcerative “You Make Me Feel…,” says colitis after receiving an infusion she knew about this … after of remedies in New York City. Saporta also told her the same “All the remedies are kicking story. in,” said Abrams. “I’ve been “I was like, ‘Word? Nobody completely normal.” told me about anything!’” the Abrams’ revelation is great singer, born Jenice Sab-bion news, especially if you’ve folPortlock, responded. “I was just lowed the jazz singer’s progreshappy that we eventually got to sion throughout the competition. work together, because I was a There was a point when it was fan of theirs. I had no idea they rumored that Abrams’ condition even knew I existed.” would force him to drop out of But thanks to the Internet, “Idol.” But the artist made it to Cobra Starship not only knew the tour with the finalists, and she existed, but saw her dance he’s joining forces with Janssen and heard her sing. And thankBiotech and the Crohn’s and fully for Sabi, the Cobras aren’t Colitis Foundation of America to her only famous friends: Superbring more awareness to the issue producer Dr. Luke is the execwith a new website, IBDIconutive producer on her debut als.com. bum. The hit-maker linked Sabi “People can send in their stowith Britney Spears, and it ries,” he explained. “I just happen yielded the track “(Drop Dead) to be on a TV show and have it. Beautiful” off of “Femme FaThere’s people out there that have tale.” way more interesting and in“Just watching how hard (Britspiring stories.” ney) works; there’s always people Don’t allow Abrams’ modesty, watching her and stuff like that, though, to downgrade his story: The singer overcame the disorder and she still just does her own thing,” remarked Sabi. “(She) while competing on the most dedicates herself to working out watched television show in the and sleeping and eating right and country. Not only did Abrams getting out there every night and compete, but he performed with doing this amazing show that’s a uniqueness and style that like, 20 songs or something crazy grabbed the audience’s attention. like that.” Ending a performance once by Sabi was also complimentary kissing Jennifer Lopez didn’t of another “Femme Fatale” tourhurt things either. “After kissing J-Lo, I turned on mate, Nicki Minaj. “She’s friggen bananas,” the the news, and it was me kissing singer said of the rapper. “I love J-Lo, so that was pretty cool,” watching her show. I literally go Abrams recalled. “That gave and watch Nicki’s show, and then (me) a perspective.” the first half of Britney’s show, SABI SPEAKS ON BRITNEY, because I don’t go on until the NICKI, COBRA middle of the show, every night.” W Last June, Cobra Starship lead singer Gabe Saporta diListen to “The Ralphie Radio vulged that for the band’s last Show” weeknights from 7p-12a album, “Hot Mess,” he wanted to work with Sabi. His record on 97 BHT.
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A sun-drenched return
Fans expecting another “Walk Like An Egyptian” or “Manic Monday” might be disappointed with “Sweetheart Of The Sun,” The Bangles’ first album of new material in nearly eight years, which drops Sept. 27. But they might be pleasantly surprised with the solid 12-song effort from guitarist/singer Susanna Hoffs, guitarist/singer Vicki Peterson and drummer/singer Debbi Peterson. The summery “Anna Lee (Sweetheart Of The Sun)” offers a first look at the album’s great guitar work, as well as the easy harmonies between Hoffs and the Peterson sisters. Hoffs, whose nasally intonation helped catapult
the band’s hits, takes lead vocals on “Under A Cloud.” Despite still having her pierce, Hoffs’ voice got a bit rugged with age, and it works. Debbi Peterson leads “Ball N Chain,” which has lines like, “If brains were clothes, you’d have nothing to wear” and “There’s a thousand reasons why I can’t stay/ And every one of ’em has your name.” Despite such womanscorned lyrics, there’s still that sunny So-Cal Bangles vibe. The Hoffs track “I’ll Never Be Through With You” is a heartfelt standout while “Mesmerized” is reminiscent of a ’60s girl group. Vicki Peterson sings “Circles In The Sky,” as her husband John
Lil Wayne “Tha Carter IV” Rating: W W W 1/2
Unstoppable Weezy Jail can’t stop him. Leaks can’t either. Yes, Hova and Kanye had better watch their throne, judging from the boldly regal sound of “Tha Carter IV,” the latest in a series of royal Lil Wayne efforts. Don’t compare “IV” to Weezy’s previous “Carters.” That’s like pitting “Guernica” against “Les De-
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moiselles d’Avignon.” Listen, instead, for the new jazz Wayne’s cooked up on the banging blues of “Blunt Blowin’” and the MOR prog-hop of “It’s Good,” the latter well known for its dis to Jay Z’s wealth and comfort. This rap rip is hee-larious when you consider the money Wayne’s made. Maybe that’s the point. He’s wielding hate like a saber. The beats are cutting, the samples are populist (Harry Belafonte!), the mood is smooth (thanks to John Legend and “So Special”), and the melodies are simple (“How to Love”). Still, it’s Wayne’s catty, low, growling drawl and his tightly wound lyrical mien that’s the hit here. He sounds disgusted even when he’s in love and would rather treat lovers with disdain (“your name is unimportant”) than consider the possibility of pure devotion. Bring out the king seat. -- A.D. Amorosi Weekender Wire Services
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Power trio finds its groove The side project of Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen and Sex Pistols drummer Paul Cook, Man Raze’s sophomore album, “Punkfunkrootsrock,” sees the band digesting myriad stylistic influences and spitting them back out with a healthy dose of melody, power and spontaneity-laced musicianship. With a sound that falls somewhere within the sonic collision of
“Moves Like Jagger” 4.Britney Spears: “I Wanna Go” 3. Katy Perry: “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)” 2.Nicki Minaj: “Super Bass” 1.LMFAO: “Party Rock Anthem”
The Bangles “Sweetheart Of The Sun” Cheap Trick, The Police and The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Man Raze is a vibrant listen. The trio (also featuring bassist Simon Laffy from ’80s British glam band, Girl) rips into octane-fueled power-pop with a slightly punkish sneer on “Over My Dead Body,” flirts with active rock radio play on the heavy ethereal, almost Sisters of Mercy moody groove of “I C U In Everything” and channel “Zenyatta Mondatta”era Police with the floating, reggae jam “Closer To Me.” It soon becomes clear Man Raze is its own monster, with a definitive, progressive power-trio vibe persisting and echoes of the “mothership” bands trailing off. The sonically pristine production is comparable to Def Leppard’s studio ethos, and vocal similarities will ensue (Collen provides much of Lep’s backing vocals). Cook, in particular, seems to be able to spread his wings behind the drum kit. Look no further than the cascading melodic crunch of “Bittersweet” to find the perfect balance of the band’s saccharine, pop tendencies and its rebellious rock thunder — a prime cut exemplifying the uniquely Man Raze sound. Fans of Def Leppard’s arena-rock heights should enjoy this, Sex Pistols fans may pass, depending on their level of “mainstream” tolerance. Had Cream been reincarnated as latter-period Green Day, this is the album they might have made. -- Mark Uricheck Weekender Correspondent
Top Billboard Rock Albums 1. Various Artists: “Muppets: The Green Album” 2. Foster The People: “Torches” 3. Mumford & Suns: “Sigh No More” 4. Stephen Malkmus/Jicks: “Mirror Traffic”
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Cowsill (of The Cowsills fame) provides backing vocals. A garage-rocky cover of “Sweet And Tender Romance” is an unexpected highlight, with Vicki stepping in to do the guitar solo originally done by Jimmy Page in 1963. “Through Your Eyes” is a lush standout, with pretty strings and harmonies between the trio. “Open My Eyes,” a Todd Rundgren’s Nazz cover, which the band has been playing live since the mid-’80s, picks up the pace to close the album. The track features great cowbell throughout and has a fuzzy Matthew Sweet “Girlfriend” feel (which isn’t too left field considering the album was recorded in Sweet’s Hollywood home studio). All in all, “Sweetheart of the Sun” is a fun reintroduction to the ladies of The Bangles, one that’s befitting where the trio is at this stage of its career.
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David, prior to losing Helena, was a successful defense attorney. However, following her death, David becomes isolated and ignorant of everything around him, even down to his own personal needs. Through all the tribulation, though, Helena never gives up on David and her unfinished business. While David seems headed towards a wayward path, everything changes when a particular case involving a primate named Cindy guides him closer to resolution and hope. Through characters like Cindy, readers are witness to animals playing as much a pivotal part as humans. Particularly, it is Cindy’s nature that shows how animals are often more humane than the people threatening their existence. Abramson appears to be particularly interested in making the reader question where the line of right and wrong is drawn by identifying how humans and animals are similar. To be specific, there are portions of the book that evoked such emotion that readers may find themselves too upset to continue. Abramson places no veil over topics including animal testing and euthanasia — as he wants readers to make their own decisions regarding the ethics of such. Though Helena’s unfinished business may be ambiguous, readers can come to their own conclusions. Ultimately, the book is a compelling and tragic read that is beautifully written and hard to forget. One thing is for certain — this novel is by no means a light read, but rather one that stays with you for better or for worse.
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n Neil Abramson’s most recent novel “Unsaid,” he demonstrates that sometimes the gifts and misgivings we offer are strong enough to keep us bound in the world of the living as death, though definitive, does not confine the soul. Such is the case for Helena Colden, a 37-year-old veterinarian, who, after faced with untimely and distressing news, is about to see life from a whole other perspective. Readers are made aware that Helena, having suffered from breast cancer and lost, now watches over the ones she has left in her death. Helena leaves behind her husband David, animals she helped in her profession and also the ones she could not save. It is that guilt from the lives that were lost that in many ways becomes the driving force to seek a sense of absolution throughout the book. After all, Helena, having been witness to the euthanasia of animals, is also the culprit, which she continues to ruminate about even after her life has ceased. The suffering of Helena’s loss permeates through the many lives around her, including animals.
Abramson appears to be particularly interested in making the reader question where the line of right and wrong is drawn by identifying how humans and animals are similar.
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ay “Macbeth” in the theater world, and you might spook someone. Some believe William Shakespeare’s shortest tragedy is cursed, and some refuse to mention it by name, calling it instead “the Scottish play.” Richard Rose, the artistic director of the newly formed Pocono Shakes! theater company, might fall a little under this category, especially as “Macbeth” will be the company’s inaugural performance, held Sept. 9-25 at David W. Miller Park in East Stroudsburg. The Brodheadsville-based Shakespearean scholar, who acts, directs, produces and teaches and has studied with the Royal Shakespeare Company, recently attended a party for his mentor’s 81st birthday and was asked what he’s working on. “I say, ‘Oh, I’m directing Macbeth’ — and sure enough everyone crossed themselves and did all that kind of stuff,” Rose told the Weekender while traveling to New York last week. “The superstition is there, and there’s a lot of historical evidence that there is something to it. There are several pretty brutal fight scenes in the play, and there’s a lot of blood. When you get a bunch of actors together fighting on stage, using
brutal weapons so you’re just hacking and banging away, I think that’s got a lot to do with it.” Patrick Bresnyan, who is playing Macbeth for the first time, agreed. “Apparently, there’s tales of patrons being impaled with wayward swords and productions being marred by technical mishaps,” he said via e-mail. “My understanding is that it’s OK to say ‘Macbeth’ if you’re doing the show. However, (Rose) calls me only Mackers, and he calls my wife Lady M, and I am more comfortable describing myself as ‘The Scottish King’ instead of saying the M-word.” He did offer that nothing “major” happened during rehearsals — “other than a rusty nail finding its way into Lady M’s foot.” For Rose, “Macbeth” was a logical choice for the first outing of Pocono Shakes! “I wanted to establish us as a show that does Shakespeare and doing one that just isn’t done that often in this area, in particular,” he said. “I thought it’d be a real introduction to what we’re doing.” And what Rose hopes to do with Pocono Shakes! following these performances of “Macbeth” and its run at Shawnee Playhouse in November is to “do two, maybe three shows and start getting into the schools, start doing education and acting les-
sons” next year. “We want to really expand it into those kind of things, just have a big Shakespeare presence,” Rose shared. “We’re not going to limit ourselves to just Shakespeare either, we’re actually in talks about next year doing ‘Hamlet’ and Tom Stoppard’s ‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead.’” For now, though, “Macbeth” begins with a dress rehearsal preview Thursday, Sept. 8 at 7:30 p.m. “What’s exciting about this production is that it’s free — it’s free Shakespeare in the park,” said Amy Cramer, who plays Lady Macduff and is the show’s marketing director. “That’s very much the way Shakespeare intended his productions to be played, very close to the audience, where people could actually see what was going on and be a part of the action, rather than just watching it.” Rose explained that “Macbeth” is free because the company is looking to build its audience. “That’s precisely what we want to do, get people there and not force them to have to pay, but to enjoy it. Next year, they’ll pay,” he said, chuckling. “But after the first year, when they say, ‘This is worth coming to see,’ they’re willing to do that — it just takes time.” W William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” Sept. 9-11, 15-17, 22-24, 7:30 p.m., Sept. 11, 18, 25, 2 p.m. at David W. Miller Park (S. Kistler Street, East Stroudsburg), presented by Pocono Shakes! Free. Info: facebook.com/poconoshakes
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fritta, pizza, ice cream, Italian desserts like cannoli, tiramisu, cheesecake, assorted Italian pastries and more. Theme baskets and Italian clothing will also be available. The festival begins Friday with an opening ceremony at 5 p.m., and The Cadillacs performing at 6:30 p.m. The grounds open Saturday at 5 p.m., with Gold Dust performing at 6:30 p.m. Sunday’s festivities begin at noon, and there will be special tribute to Sept. 11 at 5 p.m., with a performance from The Poets at 6:30 p.m. Entrance to the Felittese Italian Festival is free. For more info, call 570.457.3499. W Send your food and drink news to nmascali@theweekender.com or call 570.831.7322.
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Route 11, Bloomsburg Phone: 570.387.4145 www.bloomsburgfair.com - Kenny Rogers / Savannah Jack: Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m., $30-$35 - Billy Currington / Kip Moore: Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m., $30-$35 - Cheap Trick: Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m., $30-35 - Jeff Dunham: Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m., $53-$58 - Staind / Finger Eleven: Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m., $36-$41 - Rodney Atkins / Aaron Kelly: Oct. 1, 7:30 p.m., $30-$35
CAESARS POCONO RESORTS
1.877.800.5380 www.CPResorts.com - Brian Regan: Sept. 25 - Big Shot (Billy Joel tribute): Oct. 8-9 - Swingin’ With the New York Rat Pack: Oct. 9 - Comedians of Chelsea Lately: Oct. 29 - The Temptations: Nov. 13 - Sinbad: Dec. 4
THE CRIMSON LION HOOKAH LOUNGE
37 E. South St., Wilkes-Barre - Balkans / Eww Yaboo / Cherokee Red: Oct. 2, 7 p.m., $5, 18+
ELEANOR RIGBY’S
603 Route 6, Jermyn www.myspace.com/eleanorrigbys - Papdosio / Laser Sex: Sept. 11, 7 p.m., $10-$12 - Egypt Central: Sept. 14, 7 p.m., $0.97-$9.79 - 12 Stones: Sept. 23, 7 p.m., $9.79-$12 - The Toasters: Oct. 17, 6:30 p.m., $12-$14 - Red: Oct. 21, 8 p.m., $15.97 in advance, $17 day of - The Acacia Strain / Terror / Stray From The Path / Harms Way / Bring The Heat: Oct. 27, 7 p.m., $13-$15 - Agnostic Front / The Mongoloids / Naysayer / Strength For A Reason / Amends: Nov. 5, 6:30 p.m., $12-$14
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71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre Phone: 570.826.1100 - Joe Nardone’s Doo Wop Vol. 3: Sept. 10, 7 p.m., $39.50-$49.50 - Diana Ross: Sept. 30, 8 p.m., $79.50$125
- George Thorogood and the Destroyers: Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m., $40-$62 - Max & Ruby: Bunny Party: Oct. 12, 6:30 p.m., $19-$33 - Paula Poundstone: Oct. 14, 8 p.m., $19-$29 - Haunted Illusion: Oct. 23, 2 p.m., $15.50-$25.50 - Classic Albums: “Abbey Road,” The Beatles: Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m., $17-$37 - Mitch Ryder & Tommy James: Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m., $39.50-$49.50 - Wilkes University presents Thomas Friedman: Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m., $12-$22 - Manheim Steamroller: Nov. 29, 7:30 p.m., $61-$81 - ABBA: Arrival: Jan. 8, 7 p.m., $24$34 - Kathleen Madigan: Gone Madigan: Jan. 27, 8 p.m., $27 - Pink Floyd Experience: Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m., $28-$38 - Ladysmith Black Mambazo: March 15, 7:30 p.m., $26-$36 - Best of Second City: March 23, 8 p.m., $28 - Vicki Lawrence and Mama: A Two Woman Show: May 4, 8 p.m., $25-$45
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255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Twp. - Impact Wrestling World Tour: Sept. 17, 7:30 p.m. - Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: Boomaring: Oct. 27-30, TIMES VARY, $27.30-$92.05 (on sale 9/16) - Third Day / Tenth Avenue North / Trevor Morgan: Nov. 6, 6 p.m., $25$75 - Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Nov. 11, 4 & 8 p.m. - Disney’s Phineas and Ferb Live! On Tour: Dec. 4, 2 &5 p.m., $24.35-$69.85
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44 Woodland Rd., Mount Pocono Phone: 877.682.4791 www.mountairycasino.com - Abba The Concert: Sept. 10, 9 p.m., $25-$40, Gypsies - Joan Rivers: Sept. 16, 9 p.m., $65, Gypsies - Michael Amante: Oct. 8, 9 p.m., $25-$40, Gypsies - Blue Oyster Cult: Oct. 22, 9 p.m., $25-$40, Gypsies - Flock of Seagulls: Nov. 12, 9 p.m., $25-$40, Gypsies - The Spinners: Nov. 26, 9 p.m., $25$40, Gypsies - Crystal Gayle Holiday Show: Dec. 10, 9 p.m., $25-$40, Gypsies
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201 Vine St., Scranton 570.878.3970 Dan Rosler / This is a Movement / The Agarwals / Silhouette Lies / A Social State: Sept. 16, 7 p.m., $6
PENN’S PEAK
325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe 866.605.7325 or visit pennspeak.com. - Yardbirds / The Spencer Davis Group: Sept. 8, 8 p.m., $30 - .38 Special: Sept. 16, 8 p.m., $40.75$45.75 - Rusted Root: Sept. 23, 8 p.m., $32 - Voyage (Journey tribute) / Fleetwood Macked: Sept. 24, 8 p.m., $28 - Blues Traveler: Sept. 25, 8 p.m., $32.75 - Jo Dee Messina: Oct. 1, 8 p.m., $40.75-$46.25 - Gordon Lightfoot: Oct. 2, 8 p.m., $51.25-$54.25 - Melvin Seals and JGB: Oct. 6, 8 p.m., $25 - Loretta Lynn: Oct. 14, 8 p.m., $47-
$58 - The Tubes: Oct. 28, 8 p.m., $22 - Willie Nelson and Family: Oct. 30, 8 p.m., $59.25-$64.25 - The Australian Pink Floyd Show: Nov. 3, 8 p.m. - Little River Band: Nov 4, 8 p.m., $37.75-$42.75 - Get the Led Out: Nov. 5, 8 p.m., $31-$41.75 - REO Speedwagon: Nov. 10, 8 p.m., $51.25-$57.25 - Don McLean: Nov. 18, 8 p.m., $32$37.75 - Dark Star Orchestra: Nov. 23, 8 p.m., $32 - Vanilla Fudge: Dec. 2, 8 p.m., $30
REDWOOD ART SPACE
740 Jumper Road, Plains Twp. - Xiu Xiu / The Kindest Lines / Hedgehog / These Elk Forever: Sept. 13, 7 p.m., $10 all ages - Mount Eerie / Tigers Jaw / Nicholas Krgovich / Scout: Sept. 20, 7 p.m., $10, all ages - Cruel Hand / A Loss For Words / Maker / The Greenery: Oct. 3, 8 p.m.
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665 N. River St., Plains Phone: 570.822.2992 - Perpetual Groove: Sept, 8 - Conscious Pilot / Kai-Lo / Aspect / Mascara / MC Diesis / MC K-One: Sept. 9, 9 p.m., $5/advance, $8/door, 21+ - George Wesley Band / DJ Nickel B / DJ Natty Meg: Sept. 10 - Papadosio: Sept. 11 - Strawberry Jam: Sept. 16 - Suze: Sept. 17 - George Wesley: Sept. 22 - Tom Petty Appreciation Band: Sept. 23 - Rodney Holmes’ Lithium Tree: Sept. 24 - Mystery Fyre: Sept. 29 - Clarence Spady Band: Sept. 30 - Indobox / Yamn: Oct. 7 - The Ends of the Earth / Charlies Havira Band: Oct. 8 - Dopapod: Oct. 13 - Popa Chubby: Oct. 14 - The Big Dirty / Mystery Fyre: Oct. 15 - Kung Fu: Oct. 20 - Clarence Spady Band: Oct. 21 - The Woody Brown’s Project: Oct. 22 - Abby Ahmad & Mark Marshall Band: Oct. 28 - Cabinet: Oct. 29 - Trippin on Nothing (An Evening of Phish): Oct. 30 - The Werk: Nov. 3 - Jam Stampede: Nov. 23
SCRANTON COMMUNITY CONCERTS
Mellow Theater, 501 Vine St. Scranton Phone: 570.955.1455, www.lackawanna.edu, etix.com Prices vary, student and group rates available - An Evening with Dave Mason: Sept. 24, 7:30 p.m., $30 via 955.1455, at box office or etix.com.
SCRANTON CULTURAL CENTER
420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton Phone: 888.669.8966 - Celtic Thunder: Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m., $57.10-$83.30 - Yo Gabba Gabba Live: It’s Time To Dance: Oct. 18, 3 & 6 p.m., $31.25$41.50
SCRANTON HARDWARE BAR 519 Linden St., Scranton 570.346.8465 - Lucky You: Sept. 9 - Pocket Rockit: Sept. 10
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524 Main St., Stroudsburg Phone: 570.420.2808, www.shermantheater.com - Ryan Cabrera: Sept. 9, 6 p.m., $15 - Edelweiss / North of the City / Mostly Lows: Sept. 17, 6 p.m., $10 - Infected Mushroom: Sept. 22, 8 p.m., $22 - The Tartan Terrors: Oct. 1, 8 p.m., $30 - Jim Jones and Juelz Santana: Oct. 8, 8 p.m., $38 - Stereo Skyline / Divided by Friday / Blaise Delfino / Refuse the Conformity / Once by The Atlantic / Looks that Kill / Mostly Lows: Oct. 15, $12 - Chris Robinson: Oct. 16, 8 p.m., $25 advance $28 day of - 1964: The Tribute: Oct. 22, 8 p.m., $32-$42 - All Time Low / The Ready Set / He Is We: Oct. 26, 7 p.m., $23.50 advance, $25 day of - Arlo Guthrie: Nov. 4, 8 p.m., $33-$43 - Jon Anderson & Rick Wakeman: Nov. 5, 8 p.m., $35-$55 - Phil Vassar: Nov. 10, 8 p.m., $26-$36 - Social Distortion / Chuck Ragan: Nov. 20, 8 p.m., $30 - Mac Miller / Pac Div / Casey Veggies: Dec. 8, 8 p.m., $22 advance, $25 at door - The Machine (Pink Floyd tribute):
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3421 Willow St., Philadelphia Phone: 215.LOVE.222 - The Early November: Sept. 10, 7 p.m. - Within Temptation: Sept. 13, 8 p.m. - Pepper / The Expendables / Ballyhoo!: Sept. 15, 8:30 p.m. - Dropkick Murphys: Sept. 18, 5 p.m.
THE FILLMORE AT THE TLA
334 South St., Philadelphia Phone: 215.922.1011 - Joe Jonas & Jay Sean: Sept. 7, 7 p.m. - Erasure: Sept. 8, 7 p.m. - Two Door Cinema Club / Bombay Bicycle Club: Sept 9, 7:30 p.m. - Black Star: Sept. 11, 6 p.m. - Andrew Dice Clay: Sept. 15, 7 p.m.
KESWICK THEATER
Easton Road-Keswick Ave, Glenside, Pa. Phone: 215.572.7650 - Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band: Sept. 10, 8 p.m. - The Zombies ft. Colin Blunstone & Rod Argent: Sept. 17, 8 p.m.
MANN MUSIC CENTER
52nd and Parkside, Philadelphia Phone: 215.893.1999 - TV On the Radio: Sept. 9, 7:30 p.m. - Kem: Sept. 16, 8 p.m. - Lupe Fiasco: Sept. 17, 7:30 p.m.
TOWER THEATER
69th and Ludlow Sts. Upper Darby Phone: 610.352.2887 - Steely Dan: Sept. 9-10, 8 p.m. - Celtic Thunder: Sept. 25, 6 p.m.
TROCADERO
10th & Arch St, Philadelphia Phone: 215.336.2000 - Lyrically Fit: Sept. 9, 9 p.m. - Peter Bjorn and John: Sept. 10, 8 p.m. - The Long Shore Drive: Sept. 11, 6 p.m.
WELLS FARGO (WACHOVIA) CENTER
Broad St., Philadelphia Phone: 215.336.3600 - Jay-Z / Kanye West: Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m. - Foo Fighters / Social Distortion / The Joy Formidable: Nov. 10, 7 p.m. - Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Nov. 19, 3 & 8 p.m.
JAM
Kemptonmusicfest.org Sept. 9-10 at Kempton Community & Recreation Center, Kempton, ft. Cabinet / Jam Stampede / Coaltown Rounders / Mike Miz, Garcia Grass, BC Combo / Boris Garcia, more. Fri./Sat. advance ticket, $45 (plus $2 PayPal fee) via festival website; $55 at gate. Sat.-only tickets, $45; all tickets include camping/parking.
STATE THEATER
435 Northampton St., Easton, PA. Ticket: 610.252.2570 - Vince Gill: Sept 9, 8 p.m. NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY ∝
BEACON THEATER
2124 Broadway, New York, NY. Phone: 212.496.7070 - Tedeschi Trucks Band: Sept. 10, 8 p.m. - Steely Dan: Sept. 14-23, 8 p.m. - Celtic Thunder: Sept. 24, Times Vary
ELSEWHERE IN PA
34TH ANNUAL DELAWARE WATER GAP COTA JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL
www.cotajazz.org 570.424.2210, Sept. 9-11, celebrating Bob Dorough, ft. Dave Liebman, Urbie Green, Peggy Stern and Sweet Sue Terry, Zen for Primates, more. Visit website for tickets/schedule.
CROCODILE ROCK
520 Hamilton St, Allentown Phone: 610.434.460 - Alex Goot: Sept. 16, 6 p.m. - Silverstein: Sept. 22, 6:30 p.m.
KEMPTON MUSIC FESTIVAL’S PINNACLE
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Dec. 10, 8 p.m., $28-$33 - Twelve Twenty Four: Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m., $22
BETHEL WOODS CENTER
Bethel NY www.bethelwoodscenter.org - David Bromberg Quartet: Sept. 23, 8 p.m. - John Hammond: Sept. 30, 8 p.m.
BROOME COUNTY ARENA
1 Stuart Street, Binghamton, NY Phone: 670.778.6626 - Bill Gaither: Sept. 10, 6 p.m. - Jeff Dunham: Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m.
THE FILLMORE AT IRVING PLAZA
17 Irving Place, New York, N.Y. Phone: 212.777.6800 - Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band: Sept. 8, 7 p.m. - Motion City Soundtrack: Sept. 9-10, 7 p.m.
Elementary Rock The 34th Annual Celebration of the Arts (COTA) Jazz Festival will be held Friday, Sept. 9-Sunday, Sept. 11 in Delaware Water Gap. The festival will celebrate Bob Dorough, who wrote and produced pieces like “Three is a Magic Number” and “Elementary, My Dear” for the original “Schoolhouse Rock” for ABC and currently resides in Pennsylvania. He has toured with Sugar Ray Robinson and recorded with Miles Davis, and he is still composing, singing and playing the piano. COTA will also feature Grace Kelly, Phil Woods, Dave Liebman, Zen for Primates and more. For more info and a schedule of events, call 570.424.2210 or visit cotajazz.org. - Teddybears: Sept. 12, 7 p.m. - Peter Hook: Sept. 13, 7 p.m.
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
7th Ave., New York, NY Phone: 212.465.MSG1 - Duran Duran: Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m. - Foo Fighters: Nov. 13, 8 p.m. - Josh Groban: Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m. - Katy Perry: Nov. 16, 8 p.m. - Taylor Swift: Nov. 21-22, 7 p.m.
RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL
1260 Ave. of the Americas, NY, NY Phone: 212.307.717 - Cirque du Soleil Zarkana: through Oct. 8 - Barry Manilow: Feb. 10-12, 8 p.m. W compiled by Nikki Mascali, Weekender Editor To send a concert listing, e-mail weekender@theweekender.com
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t doesn’t matter if you love or hate pop culture, the MTV Video Music Awards are a must-see television event just to see what ridiculous outfits and totally “non-scripted” shock factors MTV seems to always have in store every year. Nowadays, with Lady Gaga getting attention for arriving at awards shows in absolutely ridiculous outfits, stars have completely stepped it up a notch. Instead of trying to inspire fashion, celebrities are putting more emphasis on the shock factor of the outfit more than the inspiration. Now we have Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj arriving in Technicolor hair attempting to keep up with Gaga’s eclectic style. But at this year’s VMAs, Lady Gaga, the queen of everything strange and awesome, did them all one better. She arrived to the awards as a man, her alter ego to be exact, a chain-smoking, leather wearing Joe Calde-
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rone. The odd thing was I was more inspired by her in a man’s outfit than any of her trying-way-too-hard copycats. Women wearing menswear is something effortlessly sexy and a fun change for a night out. The best part is while raiding your boyfriend’s or brother’s closet, you now have so many more options than you do in your own wardrobe. Try an oversize leather jacket or a tuxedo jacket paired with a simple white blouse for a looser, lived-in look. With other pieces that are bulky and not very female figure friendly, it’s important to still show some femininity to your shape by adding a belt or showing a little more skin. You don’t want people to think you chose a man’s clothes by mistake, your outfit should be obvious and bold. W PHOTO BY MATT HANNON
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Anthology Books (515 Center St., Scranton, above Outrageous, 570.341.1443, scranthology@gmail.com) All events free, unless otherwise noted. • Scranton Interplanetary Literary Agency, a classic science fiction discussion group: 2nd Tues., 6:30 p.m.
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As The Agent Workshop Ollies Family restaurant, Edwardsville. $35. Discussion of publishing options, submissions tips, agent acquisitions, copyright policy, more. Twice/month. To reserve call 570.472.8231, e-mail infocus589@aol.com. Taylor and Russell Armstrong at an event earlier this year. Kyle Richards stepped up to the narrative plate: “A lot of us have guilt about not seeing this coming,” she said. “You can’t feel responsible for that. It was his choice, it was his choice,” she added, and it was not clear whether she referred to Armstrong’s suicide or his decision to do the show. But her final declaration was clear enough — “It’s hard for me to move forward, it was such a tragic situation. But as difficult as this is, life goes on.” Cue music and the vacuous nonsense that passes for life in the “Real Housewives” universe, in which with Season 2 nothing, and everything, has changed. The Vanderpump daughter may be getting engaged; Camille will survive her divorce from Kelsey Grammer; Kyle and Kim cope with their leftover sister issues; Adrienne pits her tiny dog Jackpot against the Vanderpumps’ tiny dog Giggy. The allure of the “Real Housewives” shows has been, in part, their celebration of the unreality of life — all those dinner party conversations that were just as manufactured and misguidedly narcissistic as the surgically altered faces, the carefully arranged decolletage, the anorexic arms that wreathed the table. But now we know that as these tableaux were constructed, as these little scenes were nursed into being, the petty tensions fed, the catty diatribes coddled, offstage a man was slowly moving toward self-destruction. How can we now watch and think of anything else? W
The Barefoot Poetry Group • Writing Workshop: through Sept. 13, Tues. 6-8 p.m., Father Mulrooney Catholic Education Center (44 W. Hartford St., Ashley). $50. All genres of writing: print, audio, visual media, fiction, non-fiction, poetry. Register in advance, check payable to Jim Spock. For info call 570.823.0786. Barnes & Noble Wilkes-King’s Booksellers (7 S. Main St., WilkesBarre, 570.208.4700) ❏ Monthly Book Clubs, all 6:30-7:30 p.m. • “The Slug Club,” an all-ages club about Harry Potter: first Wed., 6:30-7:30 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. Dietrich Theater (60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock: 570.996.1500) • Writers Group Thurs., 7-8:30 p.m. Celebrates all types of writing styles, formats. Join anytime. Free. Call to register. King’s College Events: (133 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.5900, www.kings.edu) • Campion Literary Society Writing Workshops: Sept. 19, 3:30 p.m., SheehyFarmer Campus Center. Hour-long, informal. to produce drafts of poems, short stories, nonfiction. Themed, free, open to public. Info: 208.5900, x 5487. Osterhout Library (71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.823.0156, ext. 217) • “Novel Destinations:” Summer reading club for adults. • Socrates Cafe Discussion Group: Sept. 8, 6:30-8 p.m. Pittston Memorial Library (47
Broad St., 570.654.9565, pitmemlib@comcast.net) • Crochet Club: Tues. 10 a.m.-noon, Thurs. 6-7:45 p.m., 12+, registration required. Participants bring their own crochet hook, yarn. Call, stop to register. • The Friends Meetings: 4th Thurs. of the month, 7 p.m. New members always welcome. • Fall Adult Wreath Class: Sept. 12, 6 p.m. $15, payable with reservation. Materials included. Scranton Reads Submissions now being accepted for essay contest or redesigned book cover contest for 10th anniversary of Scranton Read’s One City, One Book program, featuring “Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury. Submit to Albright Memorial Library Circulation Desk or University of Scranton Weinberg Memorial Library no later than Oct. 16. Info: ScrantonReads@albright.org. The
Artspace Gallery (221 Center St., Bloomsburg, 570.784.0737) Gallery Hours Thurs.-Sat., 12-8 p.m., Sun., 12-5 p.m., or by appointment. • Exhibition featuring Sam Dion & Mike Silver: through Oct. 2. Reception Sept. 10, 6-8 p.m. Free and open to public. Portraits by Dion, wood turnings by Silver. ARTSPACE Gallery (18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg, artspacegallery.net) • “Women On The Verge:” through Sept. By Joann Castrillo. ArtWorks Gallery (503 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. 570.207.1815) Gallery hours: Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat., 11a.m.-3 p.m., or by appointment. • “Interdependence Day Hexagon Project Exhibit V Our Reality, Our Hope, Our Change:” through Sept. 13. Art in all media by students 10-18 from around the world. • Classroom exhibition, “Living in the Moment: A Creative Response to 9-11:” Photography, vinyl installation by Eileen Healey-Lang and Michael Healey. Honors the life of FDNY Lt. Michael K. Healey. Blue Heron Art Gallery (121 Main St., Wyalusing, 570.746.4922, www.blueheronart.org) Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sat. by appt. • “The Art of Dance-The Music of Art:” through Dec. 15
Vintage Theater (119 Penn Avenue, Scranton, 570.589.0271, www.scrantonsvintagetheater.com) • Writer’s critique group: Sat., noon-2 p.m. Bring work samples. Free and open to public, donations encouraged. West Pittston Library (200 Exeter Ave., www.wplibrary.org, 570.654.9847) • Weekly story time for children: Fri., 1 p.m. Free.
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. • “Comments:” through Sept. 24. Ink-wash drawings by Susan Kendrot.
The Butternut Gallery & Second Story Books (204 Church St, 2nd Floor, Montrose) Gallery hours: Wed.-Sat., 11a.m.-5 p.m., Sun., 12 p.m.-4 p.m. • Jamiolkowski, Mayhle & Pavelka: through Sept. 14. Jamiolkowski’s clay, found object sculptures, Mayhle’s abstract pencil works, Pavelka’s painterly photographs. For info call 570.278.4011. Camera For A Cure Original photography of Timmy Walsh, Creedon’s Art Gallery/Flower Shop (N. Washington Ave., Scranton), through Sept. All proceeds go to Lung Cancer Research Foundation. 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. • “The Black Land” Photographs by Ed
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here’s nothing that a little cosmetic surgery can’t fix, including, apparently, suicide. The only meaningful statement Bravo could have made after the suicide last month of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” spouse Russell Armstrong would have been to cancel Season 2, which depicts, among other things, the collapse of the Armstrong marriage. That, of course, was not going to happen — any hint of responsibility would have been taken as an admission that being on television has become an attractive nuisance, like an unfenced swimming pool. Instead, after offering their heartfelt condolences, the producers simply re-edited the season premiere a bit and added a preface, filmed Aug. 29, in which the cast directly addressed the tragedy. Which meant, for five minutes or so, all the housewives except Armstrong’s wife Taylor — in full hair, makeup and Jackie O. sunglasses — converged on Adrienne Maloof’s over-kitschy manse to reassure themselves that they had nothing to feel guilty about. Looking serious and dabbing occasionally at their eyes, they each professed their shock and sorrow just as if they had actually been friends with Armstrong and not simply participants in a franchise built around the drama of discord, including and especially marital problems. In other words, they reacted to his death in character, maintaining the fiction that their show was more or less a documentary rather than a manipulated, if not outright scripted, drama in which certain participants were encouraged to play certain roles. Even for a spouse, Armstrong was rarely seen in Season 1, and when he appeared it was simply to illustrate the complaints Taylor had about him — he was distant, he was cold, he worked too much, he did not want her “to have fun” (which appeared, even last year, to be code for “he doesn’t really want to be on this show”). Blinking away their tears, they all agreed they would not have done anything different, and then
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A terrible reality
WEEKENDER, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2011
movie review By Pete Croatto
Rating: W W
Weekender Correspondent
Rudd with Elizabeth Banks, who plays his journalist sister Miranda in the movie.
Adam Scott and Paul Rudd in a scene from ‘Our Idiot Brother.’
'Brother' lacks purpose J esse Peretz’s “Our Idiot Brother” spends 90 minutes trying to find its identity, which is fine if your movie’s main character is an amnesiac, not a brainless hippie farmer with a heart of gold. While manning the stand at the farmers’ market, perpetually happy Ned (Paul Rudd) sells weed to a uniformed police officer whose sob story dissolves any common sense. After eight months in prison, Ned, still as hardened as a Smurf, returns home to find his footing and make some money. He’s soon bouncing
among his three infinitely more grounded sisters. Liz (Emily Mortimer) enlists Ned to lug film equipment for her pompous documentarian husband, Dylan (Steve Coogan), and watch their prep school-bound kid. Ned also drives overly ambitious journalist Miranda (Elizabeth Banks) around town during an important assignment. Natalie (Zooey Deschanel), an aspiring standup comic, recruits Ned as a nude model for her artist friend (Hugh Dancy). Ned’s good-natured, trustworthy attitude makes him a rarity in New York City, but
it also leads to an array of problems. Ned discovers Dylan in a compromising position with his film’s ballerina subject, which exposes Liz as a rapidly aging dishrag. His smashing rapport with Miranda’s subject exposes the scribe’s duplicitous nature. And when Ned reveals Natalie’s malleable sexual tendencies during his modeling gig, it threatens her very serious relationship with a lesbian lawyer (Rashida Jones). The problems created by Ned’s organically grown logic disrupt the ladies’ lives while improving them —
they’re forced to face their real selves. That’s the main focus of “Our Idiot Brother,” but it’s not the right one. Husband-and-wife writers Evgenia Peretz (Jesse’s sister) and David Schisgall invest way too much time constructing outlandish scenarios leading to that realization while more compelling elements escape their attention. This includes how the sisters interact with each other. Banks, Deschanel, and Mortimer (one of the best actresses working today) excel at comedies and dramas, yet their characters are rarely in the same room. The three have a scene where Miranda and Natalie bemoan Liz’s diminished hotness that is so natural in its loving combativeness you wish the movie had five more just like it. The family’s shaky dynamic is only revealed in brief flashes, like when Ned unleashes his true
feelings during a game of charades. How did everyone get to this point? We see mom occasionally, but where’s dad in this familial mess? Plot architecture is swell, but not at the expense of storylines and character development. Rudd and comedy pros like Coogan, Adam Scott and Kathryn Hahn deliver funny performances, but these characters never fit into the larger narrative — whatever that is. Director Peretz (“The Ex”) and his writers are so enamored with options that they never make choices. The film is content to wander around searching for tone and structure, reveling in solos, while we’re left waiting for everything to come together. A great cast and an idea with this much potential shouldn’t come attached with excuses — or an aggravating lack of purpose.
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Opening this week: “Bucky Larson: Born To Be A Star,” “Contagion,” “Warrior” Coming next week: “Drive,” “I Don’t Know How She Does It,” “Straw Dogs”
Looks like he found his happy ending …
Looks like they mean business.
11th Annual Holy Child Grove Car & Truck Show Sept. 25 (rain date Oct. 2), 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Holy Child Church Grounds (Rr. 145 Old Newport St., Sheatown). Pre-registration: $8/vehicle, day of: $10/vehicle. “The Wright Touch.” FooBelly G’s Pig Roast, more. Dash plaques to first 100 registrants. For info, contact Mike Yalch 570.735.7953, mike@yalch-insurance.com. 22nd Annual Funfest Car Show Sept. 10, registration, 9 a.m., display, noon. Rain date Sept. 11. Register in advance or day of. Cars enter Funfest Area through S. Laurel St. Registration forms, info can be found at funfestpa.org or by calling 570.455.1509, 1.800.OKF.FEST. 109th Artillery Heritage Association Car Cruz Sept. 19, 6-9 p.m., Applebee’s (253 WilkesBarre Twp. Blvd., Wilkes-Barre). Prizes, giveaways, info on Veterans Benefits. All vehicle types welcome. Call 570.824.7015 for info.
School. $2/gen. admission, children under 12 free. Cars on field by noon. $8/pre-registration until Sept. 10, $10/day of show. AACA winners must pre-register. Live music. Proceeds benefit local charities. Visit on Facebook under CoalCrackerCruisers. Cruisin’ at McDonald’s Car Cruise Sept. 9, 6 p.m., McDonald’s (Village Center, Rte. 590, Hamlin). Trophies, 50-50’s, giveaways. Music by Rickie Z. Benefits Ronald McDonald House. For more info, call 570.969.8998. Hi Lites Motor Club (www.hilitesmotorclub.com, Jack 570.477.2477, John 574.7470). Events feature door prizes, food, music, 50/50 drawing, more. • Sept. 17, 3-6 p.m., Pikes Creek Raceway Park (Rt. 118, Pikes Creek).
Coal Cracker Cruisers (570.876.4034) • 13th Annual Car Show: Sept. 18, gates 9 a.m., Carbondale Area High
Mount Airy Casino Resort’s Car Show Sept. 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at resort. Registration, 9 a.m., upper parking lot area. All makes, models
Car Cruise Fridays Sept. 16, 6 p.m.-? Curry Donuts (S. Pennsylvania Ave, Wilkes-Barre).
Pocono Motorcycle Ride to Benefit America’s VetDogs Oct. 1, registration 9 a.m., departs 11 a.m. Starts & ends McGinley’s Pocono Trail Lodge (Rte. 115, Blakeslee). Rain date Oct. 8. 68-mile ride. $25/first rider, $10/second. Includes coffee, donuts, lunch. All bikes welcome. Attend even if not riding bike, meet puppies and staff. First 50 bikes get free pair Harley-Davidson sunglasses. Details, updates of ride: GuideDogPup.com. More info: 570.730.6530, VetDogs.org, GuideDog.org. The Villa Capri Cruisers (101 Jane St., Dunmore, 570.344.2014, www.villacapricruisers.com) • Cruise Night: 3rd Fri. through Sept., 6 p.m., all vehicles welcome. • Cruise Night: 2nd Sun. through Sept., 6 p.m., TGI Fridays (Route 6, Dickson City), all vehicles welcome. Wyoming Valley Motorcycle Club (570.598.WVMC) • Bikes for Tykes Poker Run in memory of George Thompson: Sept. 18 • Fall Poker Run in memory of Tony W Lavelle: Oct. 16 E-mail your event to weekender@theweekender.com or fax to 570.831.7375. Deadline for publication: Monday at 2 p.m. two weeks prior to event.
Everhart Museum (1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, PA, 570.346.7186, www.everhart-museum.org) Admission $5 adults; $3 students/ seniors; $2 children 6-12; members free. • Buds, Blooms & Berries: Plants in Science, Culture & Art: through Dec. 31, Maslow Galleries. • Nights of 9/11: Sept. 11-Oct. 25, Gallery 13. Never-before-seen photos from Ground Zero. Hope Horn Gallery (Hyland Hall, University of Scranton, 570.941.4214) • “Taiwan Sublime: Four Photography Masters’ Visions of the Treasure Island:” Sept. 12-Oct. 7. Jeremy Hu will lecture on “Taiwan Sublime,” Oct. 7, 5-6 p.m., Brennan Hall, followed by public reception at gallery, 6-8 p.m. Ink wash workshops based exhibit are being offered. School, community groups call to schedule times. • Interdependence Day and Asian Moon Festival Performance: Sept. 11, 3 p.m. by Chai Found Music Workshop Ensemble, Houihan-McLean Center. Free. • Educational workshop Elementary, High School: Sept. 12, 1 p.m., by Chai Found Music Workshop Ensemble. Free, but reservations required, 941.4094. The Main Street Gallery (27 N. Main St., Carbondale) • Terra Incognita: through Sept. 9. Works from Earl W. Lehman, Ellen Silberlicht. For info contact gallery@carbondalechamber.org. Mudworks Gallery (3278 Rte. 115, Effort) • Will Daskal: Watercolor and Acrylic Paintings: through Sept. 29. Info: WillDaskal.com. New Visions Studio & Gallery (201 Vine St., Scranton, www.newvisionstudio.com, 570.878.3970) Gallery hours: Tues.-Sun., noon-6 p.m. and by appointment. • “Odysseys:” through Sept. 30. Solo photography by local photographer Niko Kallianiotis. Schulman Gallery (2nd floor of
Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University (150 S. River St., Stark Learning Center) Gallery summer hours: Fri., Sun., noon-4:30 p.m., Sat., 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. • “Running the Numbers: Portraits of Mass Consumption: Photographs by Chris Jordan:” through Sept. 11, opening reception Sept. 9, 5-7 p.m. STAR Gallery at the Mall at Steamtown (570.969.2537/ 343.3048) • “Walk A Mile In Her Shoes:” Artists from Women Resources Center. • 4th Year Anniversary, “Artistic Viewpoints:” through Sept. 30. Exhibition featuring all the gallery’s artists. Thomas T. Taber Museum (Lycoming County Historical Society, 858 W. Fourth St., Williamsport, 570.326.3326, tabermuseum.org) • “I See You: Shades of Summer:” through the summer, front lobby of Lycoming County Historical Society. Wayne County Arts Alliance (waynecountyartsalliance.org, 570.253.6850) • “Art on the Edge:” through Sept. 10, daily, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Hawley Silk Mill (8 Silk Mill Dr., Hawley). For info, visit events.hawleysilkmill.com. • “Art on the Edge” Creative Cocktail Hour: Fri. through Sept. 9, 6-8 p.m., Hawley Silk Mill (8 Silk Mill Dr., Hawley). $10. 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. • “Images, Selections and Collections:” through Oct. 10. Meet with the artist Sept. 23, 6-8 p.m. Local photographer Paul Funke. Info: paulfunkephotography.com. W
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Car Show to Benefit Autism (SAFE) Oct. 2, noon-5 p.m., Dominick’s Cafe, Hudson. Free burgers, dogs, 50/50, trophies, parking for 100+ cars. $10 donation. Call 570.829.9612, 829.9658.
Montage Mountain Classics (Thurs., 6-9 p.m., Fri., 6-10 p.m., Sat., 5-9 p.m.) • McDonald’s (South Side Plaza, Scranton): Sept. 9 • Johnny Rockets (Montage Mountain): Sept. 17 • Valley Auto Parts (Moosic Road, Old Forge): Sept. 22 • Ronald Mc Donald House Cruise: Sept. 18, 2-6 p.m., McDonald’s (South Side Plaza, Scranton). Rain date, Sept. 25. • Halloween Cruise: Oct. 29, 1-5 p.m., Johnny Rockets (Montage Mountain)
welcome, no fee to register or attend. Prizes include overnight stays, spa, golf packages, more. Commemorative bracelets, $1, with proceeds going to Navy SEAL Foundation. Music, food, beverages.
Dougert: through Oct. 4.
LCCC Campus Center, 1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke, www.luzerne.edu/ schulmangallery, 570.740.0727) Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • Tattoo Art: through Sept. 10. Artwork by area artist in style of tattoo art; fine art perspective, history of tattoo art.
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agenda
ALL ABOARD
BAZAARS/FESTIVALS
Steamtown National Historic Site Visit www.nps.gov/stea for train schedule or call 570.340.5200 • The “Scranton Limited:” Wed.-Sun. 30 minute rides depart from Roundhouse boarding area Wed., 10:30 & 11:30 a.m., 1:30 & 2:15 p.m. A historic steam locomotive will operate Thurs.-Sun. 10:30 & 11:30 a.m., 1:30 & 2:15 p.m. $3 per person, all ages 6+.
Felittese Italian Festival Sept. 9-11, 146 Third St., Old Forge. Sept. 9: parade, 6 p.m., music by The Cadillacs, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 10: music by Gold Dust, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 11: Feast Day mass, 10 a.m., Prince of Peace Parish Catholic Church (127 W. Grace St., Old Forge), following mass, procession at church, commences on festival grounds, open at noon, music by The Poets, 6:30 p.m. Homemade gnocchi, soffritto, pizza, tiramisu, more. Basket raffles. Info: 570.457.3499, felitto.net.
HAUNTED EVENTS Gravestone Manor (1095 Hwy. 315, Wilkes-Barre). Will benefit United Way of Wyoming Valley. Info: 570.821.6500, gravestonemanor.org. Carnival of Souls Opening Sept. 30. Every Fri., Sat. (6-11 p.m.), Sun. in Oct. & Oct. 31 (6-10 p.m.). $10/person. Recommended ages 10+, all ages welcome. Carnival-themed indoor/ outdoor haunted attraction. Info: trufearproductions.com, 570.261.0333.
Harvest Festival Sept. 17-Oct. 31, Roba Family Farms. Roba Big Top, with two campfire sites, is $250 noon-4 p.m., 5-9 p.m.; $400 noon-9 p.m. (plus GA). $8.75/person based on attendance of 200+. Purchase food tickets. Visit robafamilyfarms.com for info. St. Stanislaus Polish National Catholic Cathedral (529 E. Locust St., Scranton)
• Polish Food Festival: Sept. 18, noon-6 p.m., 529 E. Locust St., Scranton. Food, vendors, kids games, 50/50 Raffle. Phone orders will be taken 1-4 p.m., 570.342.2224. Proceeds benefit St. Stanislaus School.
BENEFITS / CHARITY EVENTS 20th Anniversary Celebration, Northeast Regional Cancer Institute Sept. 15, 6-8 p.m., Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Season Ballroom (1280 Rte. 315, Plains Twp.). Theme: “Easing the Burden of Cancer…Together.” $100/person, call 1.800.424.6724, visit cancernepa.org. American Cancer Society • Pinked on the Patio: Sept. 9, 5-8 p.m. Abington Manor (100 Edella Rd., Clarks Summit). Hors d’oeuvres, cocktails. $25/person. RSVP to 570.586.1002. Benefits Cancer Society’s Breast Cancer Awareness Programs.
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Benefit Concert for the Marines of the Marine Corps League Sept. 11, 4 p.m. Presented by the young performers of the Limelight Players Theatre Company. Singers, dancers, instrumentalists, young writers. $10/advance, $15/door, call 570.814.6790, e-mail wvdmcl@epix.net. Proceeds benefit Marine Corps League with intentions of restoring their building, gaining some money back that was stolen in a recent vandalism. Fight for Air Walk Complimentary Kickoff Luncheon for Participants Sept. 7, noon-1 p.m., Uno’s Restaurant, Dickson City. Free lunch, walker information provided. RSVP by calling 570.823.2212 with name, number, how many attending. Jewelry Sale Fundraiser Sept. 12, 5-7 p.m., Charming Charlie (Shoppes at Montage, 2551 Montage Blvd., Moosic). Sept. 24, Sno Mountain Montage, Moosic. Some proceeds go to Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to
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End Alzheimers. Info: 570.3171, Ext. 116. Night at the Races Sept. 17, Independent Fire Hall, Kingston. Fundraiser for David Blight School of Dance. Northeastern Pennsylvania Race for the Cure Sept. 10, registration, t-shirt pick up 6-7:45 a.m. Runners start time, 8 a.m., walkers start time, 8:30 a.m. Courthouse Square, Downtown Scranton. Annual 5k coed run/walk and one mile fun walk. Info: komennepa.org. Rock Feast Benefit for Marissa Wilcox Sept. 10, 5 p.m.-2 a.m., King’s, Mountaintop. $10/advance, $12/door. Music by Breakdown Jimmy, Never Say Never, more. Donate: Marissa Sue Wilcox Medical Fund, c/o Wells Fargo Bank, 101 E. Main St., Plymouth, PA, 18651. Info: 570.687.7276, 477.5285, helpmariss.moonfruit.com.
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ACROSS 1 Type measures 4 Stupor 8 MRI forerunner 12 Greet the villain 13 Destroy 14 Verdi opera 15 Refuses to buy 17 Tide type 18 Vivacity, in music 19 Soothing agents 20 Baseball-shoe feature 22 Tater 24 Wander 25 Having a porous texture 29 Grecian vessel 30 Wooden peg 31 Sapporo sash 32 In the cards 34 Goes platinum? 35 - -friendly 36 Speechify 37 One of the sales staff 40 Two-way 41 Big branch 42 Video-game control 46 Met melody 47 Meara or Rice 48 That girl 49 Caution 50 Rod attachment 51 Stannum
DOWN 1 Recede 2 Cattle call? 3 Tofu makings 4 Legal claim 5 Car 6 Pimple 7 Halves of 1-Across 8 Citizen Kane’s estate 9 Cambodian money 10 Leading man? 11 Kennel cries 16 Pull an all-nighter 19 Nonsense 20 Gunky stuff 21 Traditional tales 22 Waste conduit 23 Begged 25 Scoop holder 26 Political stalwart 27 Lend a sly hand 28 Obey reveille 30 Platter 33 It winds up on your head 34 “Confound it all!” 36 Blackbird (Var.) 37 Talon 38 Turkish money 39 Eastern potentate 40 Unit of force 42 Pickle container 43 Indivisible 44 Tai 45 Barbie’s companion
Wyoming Valley Children’s Association (570.288.4350) • Harvest Moon Gala: Oct. 6, 6 p.m., Woodlands Inn and Resort, WilkesBarre. Asian-style foods and wines, outdoor cocktail hour. $100/person, contact 570.714.1246 x309, atclu-
7th Annual Fall Intertribal Powwow Sept. 24, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sept. 25, 10 a.m.-dusk, Noxen Fire Co. grounds (Stull Rd., Noxen), free. Live performances, Native American dancing, drumming, storytelling, more. Trade blanket Sat. evening. Leashed dogs, drums welcome. Bring lawn chair. Volunteers needed, contact 570.947.2097, Wisteria18704@yahoo.com. 8th Annual Downtown Collegetown Party on the Square Sept. 21, 5-9 p.m., Wilkes-Barre’s Public Square. Games, live entertainment, activities, food. 9th Annual Scandinavian Craft Fair Sept. 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Central Volunteer Fire Hall (574 Westcolang Rd., Lackawaxen). Vendors, food, baked goods, flea market, music, crafts. Free. For info, call 570.685.1477. Annual Chicken Barbeque Sept. 18, noon-4 p.m., Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church (420 Main Rd.,
Clifford United Methodist Church (Main St. Clifford) • Chicken-n-Biscuit or Ham Dinner: Sept. 21, 4-6 p.m., $7.95, dinner, dessert, drink, take out or dine in.
Cameo House Bus Tours (Anne Postupack, 570.655.3420, anne.cameo@verizon.net, checks to 933 Wyoming Ave., W. Pittston, Pa. 18643) • Seneca Falls, Cayuga Lake Winery, and Ithaca, N.Y.: Sept. 24. Depart Wilkes-Barre Wegman’s, 7 a.m. Park by Applebee’s, look for Tiger Tours bus. Depart Scranton Viewmont Mall, 7:30 a.m., Sears parking lot near Mexican restaurant. Be there 15 min. early for all departures. Departs Ithaca, 7:30 p.m. Morning, Women’s Rights National Historical Park. Afternoon, National Women’s Hall of Fame, wine tasting at Knapp Winery. Late afternoon, early evening, Downtown Ithaca Commons. $100.
Conyngham United Methodist Church (411 Main Street, Conyngham, 570.788.3960, conynghamumc.com) • Rally Day: Sept. 11, 9 a.m. Sunday school year kick-off. Preschool-12th grade. Heroes theme.
Choral Arts of Luzerne County (www.choralartslc.org) • Rehearsals/Auditions for Fall Season: Open rehearsal Sept. 13, 20, 27, 7-9:30 p.m., Church of Christ Uniting (190 South Sprague Ave., Kingston). Openings for sopranos, altos, tenors, basses. May sing at entire rehearsal, audition following week. For info, visit choralartslc.org.
Dietrich Theater (60 E. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, 570.996.1500, www.dietrichtheater.com) calendar of events: ❏ Kids Classes: • Quilting for Kids: Wed., Sept. 14Dec. 14, 3:30-5 p.m. $6/class. Ages 6+. Call to register. • From the Easel: Oil Painting: Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 4-5:30 p.m. $50 + cost of materials. Ages 9-12. Call to register. • Young at Art: Sculpting for Preschoolers: Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 10-10:45 a.m. $35. Ages 4-5. Call to register. ❏ Intergenerational Classes: • Open Studio/Portfolio Prep: Sept. 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4, 7-8:30 p.m. $15/class, $60/4 classes. Ages 13+. All levels experience. Call to register. • Intergenerational Quilting: Sept.
14-Dec. 14, 6-7:30 p.m. $6/class. Ages 13+. “Barn Swallows.” All materials provided. Call to register. ❏ Adult Classes: • Decorative Painting: Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 12, 19, 26, noon-3 p.m., ages 16+, $20/class + cost of painting surface. Pre-registration required. • Pottery & Sculpture: Sept. 12, 7-8:30 p.m. 13+. $60. All materials supplied. Call to register. • Photography for Beginners: Sept. 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 7-9 p.m. $50. Ages 16+. Call to register. • Pottery & Sculpture: Sept. 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 7-8:30 p.m. $60. Ages 13+. All levels experience. All materials supplied. Call register. • Trash to Treasure for Adults: Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 7-8:30 p.m. $90. Ages 13+. Feel free to bring own materials. Call to register. ❏ Special Events: • The End: Authorship, Nostalgia and the Beatles: Sept. 14, 7 p.m. Free. Through discussion, Beatles scholar brings story of band vividly to life. Call for reservations. Endless Mt. Blast Tryouts (eteamz.com/endlessmtblast, ronh@sbsmod.com) • U12, U14 fastpitch teams: U12, contact 570.885.5808. U14, contact
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Hanover Twp.). Craft sale, flea market. Tickets for dinner, $8. Flea market continues Sept. 23, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Sept. 24, 8 a.m.-noon, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Sept. 25, 11 a.m.-noon.
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Safe Haven Dog Rescue (www.SafeHavenPa.org, SafeHaven@epix.net) • Rescue Calendar 2012: Send photos by Oct. 1. All entrants featured. May be memorial page for pets that have passed on (specify). Proceeds benefit Safe Haven. Send 4x6, entry fee $10 (check or money order) for each photo to: Safe Haven Calendar, RR1, Box 289A-1, Effort, PA 18330. Include name, address, phone number, email, pet’s info on back. Photos only returned upon request w/ stamped envelope. • Adoption Day: Sept. 11, 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Walmart (Rte. 940, Mt Pocono). Many dogs available to meet and get to know. Pre-adoption application with references, home visit required prior to adoption.
katch@wvcakids.org. Benefits the WVCA’s Early Equals Excellence Program.
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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 43 498.5991. Funfest Garage Sale Sept. 10, Broad St., Hazleton. ∝ Funfest Weekend Sept. 10-11, downtown Hazleton. 9/11 tribute parade. Craft show, classic car show, meatball, pizza cook-offs, garage sale, health fair, senior activities, kids’ area, teen street party, fireworks. The Volunteers, Sept. 11, 1 p.m., Wyoming Street Performance Area. The Poets, Sept. 9. For info call 1.800.OKF.FEST, visit funfestpa.org. JCC of Wyoming Valley (60 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.824.4646, www.jewishwilkes-barre.org) • Annual Golf Tournament: Sept. 12, 1 p.m., Fox Hill Country Club. Benefits JCC Autistic and Summer Day Camp programs. Justus Volunteer Fire Co. (159 Fieldstone Dr., Scott Twp., 570.587.4545) • Wine Tasting Fundraiser: Sept. 17, 6-10 p.m., Maiolatesi Wine Cellars (210 Green Grove Rd., Scott Township). 21+. $20/person includes wine tasting, 2 complimentary glasses, dinner by Cangiano’s Italian Specialities, entertainment, basket raffle, door prizes,
50/50. For info, tickets call, leave message. Info: jfcfundraiser@gmail.com. Keystone College, LaPlume events: • Presentation by Haitian activist Rev. Djaloki Dessables: Sept. 7 • Lecture by political analyst and reporter Salena Zito: Sept. 15 • Fair highlighting theme of global interdependence: Sept. 15. King’s College: (133 North River St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.5957 or www.kings.edu) events: • Film screenings of “Night Catches Us”/Lecture by Director: Sept. 18, 8 p.m., 19, noon, 3 p.m.; lecture Sept. 21, 7 p.m. Burke Auditorium, William G. McGowan School of Business. Free. Info: 570.208.5898. Lackawanna College events (Mellow Theater, 501 Vine St., Scranton, 570.955.1455) • An Evening with Dave Mason: Sept. 24, 7:30 p.m. $30. Making A Difference Ministries Sept. 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Messiah Church Christian Coffeehouse (100 Pittston Blvd, Bear Creek). Youth open mic, Christian bands welcome. Featuring Shelby Jackloski. Info: 570.823.3425, unitybymusic.org,
steve@unitybymusic.org. Marywood University events (2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, www.marywood.edu, 570.348.6211) • ‘Til Death Do Us Part: Shanghai Yue Opera to Perform: Sept. 10, 7:30 p.m., Sette LaVerghetta Center for the Performing Arts. Free. Performed in Chinese, with English subtitles. Misericordia University events (www.misericordia.edu, 570.674.6400, box office 674.6719): • “9/11: Freedom, Security, and Life in America, 10 Years Later:” Sept. 7, 7 p.m., Dudrick & Muth Rooms 216-217, Sandy and Marlene Insalaco Hall. 9/11 anniversary roundtable discussion. For info, contact Dr. Carso at 674.6395 or bcarso@misericordia.edu. • “Remembering 9/11:” Sept. 8, 5 p.m., Catherine Evans McGowan Room, Mary Kintz Bevevino Library. Talk & Q&A by Carmen Vasquez of Wilkes-Barre, survivor who was working in World Trade Center. • Mass: Sept. 11, 7 p.m., University Chapel, Mercy Hall in remembrance of victims of 9/11. Candlelight procession to follow, to Peace Pole, front of Sandy and Marlene Insalaco Hall. • Center for Adult and Continuing Education Open House: Sept. 14, 4-7 p.m., Board Room, 2nd floor, Lacka-
wanna College (501 Vine St., Scranton). Adult learners, transfer students. To register, contact Rosalie Fufaro at 570.674.6331, rfufaro@misericordia.edu. Info: misericordia.edu/expressway. Mountaintop Hose Co. No. 1 • Cavanaugh’s Grille Golf Tournament: Sept. 9, 1 p.m., Mountain Laurel Golf Course. Shotgun start, captain & crew format. $80/golfer, $50/sponsors. Refreshments on course, dinner to follow at Cavanaugh’s grill. The NEPA Miners: (www.nepaminers.com or 570.604.4438) • Vs. The Phoenix, Sept. 11, 3 p.m., Scranton Memorial Stadium. Breakfast beforehand, $7.
States at Large Pageant Sept. 17; doors 8 p.m. at Twist (1170 Route 315, Plains Twp.) Features special guest appearances, plus $2,500 in cash and prizes. For info, contact Lori Prashker-Thomas at 570.417.9090 or lori@shadowcatcherltd.com. The Osterhout Free Library events (71 S. Franklin St., WilkesBarre, www.osterhout.info, 570.823.0156, ext. 217) • Board Game Night: Sept. 12, 19, 26, 6:30-8 p.m. • Open Computer Lab: Mon./Wed., 5-8 p.m.; Sat., 1-4 p.m. • Yard Sale to benefit the Library: Sept. 10, 10 a.m.-2p.m. (no early birds), Library lawn and patio. In Reading Room if inclement weather. Office furniture, shelves, chairs, more. No books, clothing. Call, stop by for info. • Meet Frances Slocum: Child of Two Americas: Sept. 13, 6:30 p.m. Bill Bachman, writer/director of movie.
Northern Tier Symphony Orchestra (570.289.1090) • Auditions: Sept. 10, Tunkhannock Baptist Church; Sept. 8, Towanda High School; Sept. 14, Tunkhannock Middle School. Violin, principal viola, viola, cello, bass, oboe 2, clarinet 3, bass clarinet, contrabassoon, French horn, trumpet, percussion, acoustic guitar, substitutes. To schedule, call or e-mail northerntiersymphony@yahoo.com.
Pancake Breakfast every second Sun. of the month through Oct., 7:30-11:30 a.m., Teeple-Stevenson-Young American Legion Post 765, Lookout (Rt. 191, North of Honesdale), $6 adults, $3 children.
Official preliminary for Miss Gay Pennsylvania United
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Plymouth Public Library (107 W. Main St., Plymouth, 570.779.4775) • Adult Day Health Services Program: Sept. 8, 1-2:30 p.m. Alternative ways to care for seniors. To register, for info, call 570.779.4775. Saturday Horsemanship Riding Clinics Sept. 10, 17, 24, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Tanament Stables, Benton. Bring your own horse or ride Tanament horse. $50, reservations required. Rain or shine. 10% of proceeds donated to Trailways to Heaven Equine Rescue. Info: 570.864.0102, tanamentstables.com. Scranton Comic Book Convention Sept. 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Johnson College (3427 N. Main Ave., Scranton). $3, free/under 5. Brimstone and Hound Comics, Inc., Mina Sanwald, Luscious. Info: americasmostwantedcollectibles.com, houndcomics.com. Soup, Bake & Book Sale Sept. 15, 3-6 p.m., Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church, Buttonwood, Hanover Twp. Soup of month, piggie soup. $7/quart. Take outs only, pre-order appreciated. Pre-order by Sept. 11, 570.825.6914, 831.5593.
St. Maria Goretti Parish Center (42 Redwood Dr., Laflin, www.stmariagoretti-laflin.org, 570.655.8956) events: • Flea Market: Sept. 17, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Sept. 18, 8 a.m.-noon, St. Maria Goretti Banquet Hall. Books .25-.50. Sept. 18, 8 a.m.-11 a.m., everything will be half price. 11 a.m.-noon, $1/bag. St. Michael’s Church (corner of Church/Winter Sts., Old Forge, 570.457.2875) • Pierogie sale: Pick-up Sept. 7, 2-5 p.m., church hall. $5/dozen. Call 570.562.1434, 586.2632, 457.9280 or the hall. St. Michael’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church (540 N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.343.7165) • Pierogi Sale every Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal ProCathedral (35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.346.4600) • Food Pantry open daily Mon.-Fri., noon-4 p.m. • Clothing Closet: free clothing for men, women, children. Open Tues., 4-6:30 p.m., Wed., noon-3:30 p.m. Unity: A Center for Spiritual Living (140 South Grant St., WilkesBarre, 570.824.7722)
• A Course in Miracles: Wed. evenings, 6:30 p.m. • Healing Circle: Meets 4th Sun. of every month, 6-8 p.m. • Live-streaming of Unity’s World Day of Prayer-Silent Unity Prayer Service: Sept. 8, noon-3 p.m. Free. Theme is “Together We Shine.” Call for info. • Rummage Sale/Flea Market: Sept. 9, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sept. 10, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Special sales throughout day. All proceeds benefit the church. Call for info. The University of Scranton events: • Lecture: “Christian versus Secular Bioethics: Incompatible Visions of Morality and Reality:” Sept. 8, 7:30 p.m. Pearn Auditorium, Brennan Hall. Free. Call 570.941.4545. • Celebration of Service: Sept 9. Call 570.941.7429, e-mailvolunteers@scranton.edu. • Interdependence Day and Asian Moon Festival Performance: A Musical Journey to the East, “Silk and Bamboo (Sizhu):” Sept. 11, 3 p.m. Free. Call 570.941.6312. • Chai Found Music Workshop: Sept. 12, 1 p.m., Rose Room, Brennan Hall. Free. Preregistration required, call 570.941.4094. • Volunteer Fair: Sept. 13, 11 a.m., McIlhenny Ballroom, DeNaples Cen-
ter. For area nonprofits offering volunteer opportunities for students. Pre-registration required, call 570.941.7429. • Schemel Luncheon Series: “The Face of the Middle East: Change or Continuity?” Sept. 13, noon, Redington Hall. Registration required. Fees vary. Call 570.941.7816. • Inauguration Lecture: “A Jesuit Perspective on Making Human Rights and Religion Friends, Not Foes:” Sept. 13, 7:30 p.m., McIlhenny Ballroom, DeNaples Center. Free. Call 570.941.7401. Vendors wanted for Dallas Boys Soccer Craft Show Oct. 2, set up, 7:30 a.m. for 10 a.m. start. Noted for boys helping with vendor set-up and breakdown. Call Michelle, 570.696.9053 or Terri, 574.2660. Vendors Wanted for Lehman’s 1st Autumn Festival Oct. 15, 1-6 p.m., Lake-Lehman High School. Flat $20 donation. Live music, food, vendors free to public. For info, go to autumnfestival.webs.com, call 570.262.6725. Veterans Employment Representative, PA Luzerne County CareerLink Sept. 13, 27, Oct. 11, 25, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Veterans of the Vietnam War Headquarters (805
S. Twp. Blvd., Pittston). Call 570.603.9740 for info. Veterans Employment Rep., Wilkes-Barre CareerLink Sept. 8, 1:30-3:30, Luzerne County Veterans Affairs office (77 Water St., Wilkes-Barre). Assist w/ job searches, resumes, local jobs, State Civil Service, Federal jobs, education, training, more. No appointment needed. Waggin’ Tails Pet Rescue (WagginTailsRescue.com, info@waggintailsrescue.com, 570.992.4185) • Adoption Day: Sept. 17, 11 a.m.-4p.m., Walmart (Lincoln Ave., East Stroudsburg). Rescue dogs available to meet and possibly adopt. Baked goods for people, pets & other pet items for sale as a fundraiser. If you are considering volunteering, fostering, volunteers will be delighted to talk to you.
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Waverly Community House (1115 N. Abington Rd., Waverly, 570.586.8191, www.waverlycomm.org) events: • Community Pledge of Allegiance: Sept. 12, 9 a.m., front lawn. • 68th Annual Waverly Antiques Show and Sale: Sept. 17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 18, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., $6. Luncheon
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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 45 by Chef’s Table at Keystone College, afternoon tea garden, Almost Antiques. William Walker Hose Company • Oktoberfest Celebration: Sept. 17, 5 p.m., 803 Penn Ave., Mayfield, free. German foods, other local favorites. Music 8 p.m.-midnight by Jigsaw Johnny. For info, cornnclamslam.com. Wyoming County Chamber Of Commerce • Job Fair Sept. 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., grand ball room, Shadowbrook Inn & Resort. High school juniors, seniors. Procter & Gamble, many others. Education on interviewing skills, developing a resume, the art of writing a thank you note provided by Penn State University. Complete list of vendors: wyccc.com. For info, contact 570.836.7755, Maureen@wyccc.com or CareerLink at 570.836.6840.
HISTORY Eckley Miner’s Village (located nine miles east of Hazleton, just off Route 940; 570.636.2070; www.eck-
leyminers.org) • Fall Lecture: Sept. 11, 2 p.m., museum auditorium, $3. “Big Mary” and her role in Lattimer Mine massacre.
ing.org/lchsmuseum) • Fair Play Men: Sept. 8, 10 a.m. Lycoming County Historical Society Coffee Hour. Free.
6:30 p.m. Covers Chinese style theories, concepts, applications. “Sport” fighting concepts explained, practiced.
Lackawanna Historical Society (The Catlin House, 232 Monroe Avenue, Scranton, 570.344.3841) • 20th Anniversary of the Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area/Annual Dinner: Sept. 14, cocktails 5:30 p.m., dinner 6:30 p.m., world premiere “Legacy: The Story of the Lackawanna Heritage Valley” 8 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple. $40/person, $75/ patron, $400/table 10. “Legacy” to be broadcast, WVIA Television, 8 p.m.
Oldest House Historical Society • Raffle of Limited Edition Artwork: Tickets/$2, at Wyalusing Chamber of Commerce, DeRemer’s Beauty Salon, Tru Value Hardware in Laceyville, People’s Bank in Meshoppen, The Oldest House when open, Fri.-Sun., 1-4pm. (Closed through Sept. 8). Raffle concludes Oct. 2, 4 p.m. Top prize, giclee print. Other prizes: knife, powder horn, tomahawk, print. Proceeds fund a new roof. Info: 570.869.1426, 869.1679.
ArtWorks Gallery & Studio (502 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. 570.207.1815): • Children’s Art Start: Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. $50, all supplies included.
Luzerne County Historical Society (49 S. Franklin St., WilkesBarre, 570.823.6244, lchs@epix.net) • Forty Fort Meeting House Tours: Sun. through Sept. 25, 1-3 p.m. 20 River Street, Forty Fort Cemetery. $2 adults, $1 children. Call 570.287.5217 for info. • Nathan Denison House Tours: Sun. through Sept. 25, 1-4 p.m., 35 Denison St., Forty Fort. $4 adults, $2 children, free, under 5. Lycoming County Historical Society Thomas T. Taber Museum (858 W. Fourth St., Williamsport, 570.326.3326, www.lycom-
LEARNING 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 Free. Walk-ins welcome, call 371.9919, 817.2161 for info. Adult Kung Fu (Kung Fu & Tai Chi Center, Wilkes-Barre: 570.829.2707) Ongoing classes. Tues./Thurs., 6:30 p.m. Study of Chinese Martial Art open hand, weapons sets. Mon., Wed.,
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. 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 form of dance blending basic Jazz Technique with styles of street dance, hip hop. • Zumba classes for adults: Tues., 6 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m. First class free. • Adult ballet: Sat. morn. Downtown Arts at Arts YOUniverse (47 N. Franklin St.,
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Wilkes-Barre, 570.970.2787, www.artsyouniverse.com) • Kids Craft Hour with Liz Revit: Sat., 10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Make jewelry, paper mache, more. $15, includes supplies. For info or to register, call 817.0176. • Traditional Egyptian Belly Dance: Wed., beginners 6-7 p.m.; intermediate 7-8 p.m. intermediate. $10. Call 343.2033 for info. • Tribal Fusion Dance: Thurs., beginners 6-7 p.m.; intermediate 7-8 p.m. $10. Call 836.7399 for info. • Cabaret with Helena: Sat., 4:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call 553.2117 for info. • African Dance: Wed. & Sun., 1 p.m. Traditional African moves with jazz and hip-hop. $10, registration required, call 212.9644 or visit hipbodysoul.com for info. Downtown Dojo Karate Academy (84 S. Main St., WilkesBarre, 570.262.1778) Offering classes in traditional karate, weapons, self defense. Mon-Thurs., 5:30-8:45 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-noon. • Zumba Classes: Tues., Thurs., 7-8 p.m.; Sat., 12:30-1:30 p.m. $5/class. Call for info. Drawing & Painting Classes with Georgiana Cray Bart, Wilkes-
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WHO IS... AMANDA OF KRZ
Cranston, R.I., lives in Pocono Lake
Favorite quote: “A positive attitude may not solve all of your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.” Herm Albright Claim to fame: Voted “Most Likely to Be An American Idol” in high school, won the state-wide “What My Grandmother Means to Me” essay contest back in 1996. I also earned my bachelor’s degree in three years and wasn’t even old enough to have a celebratory drink at my college graduation party! Or maybe pitching a no-hitter at my senior game in high school softball. I was also on MTV a few times during college on those silly reality shows they used to do, like “Boiling Points.” Favorite thing about the area: The people, the variety of things to do, and Split Rock’s wine festival! Can’t forget about pierogies — I didn’t even know what they were until I moved here 4 1/2 years ago! One thing most people don’t know about me: I’m a master archer! I first learned how to shoot arrow at summer camp when I was 12, and I’ve loved it ever since! One thing I’ve always wanted to do: I’ve always wanted to write for a magazine! I love the layouts, the features, the colors, the exciting new content … I’ve had this passion for magazines since I was little, growing up reading my mom’s Marie Claire and my grandmother’s Good Housekeeping! I’ve also been wanting to design my own greeting card line. Have you ever noticed how most cards either say too much or nothing at all? Think back to your first Christmas with a new boyfriend or girlfriend — the cards you can select from either say “Merry Christmas to my love. I can’t wait to spend forever with you, creating memories, and babies. I’m madly in love with you,” or it says, “Merry Christmas, You’re special to me.” There’s a hole in the market, and the ones that are labeled “humor,” aren’t usually humorous. Community involvement: One of the best things about working in radio is having so many opportunities to be involved in the community and help charity events succeed. I’ve hosted and judged fundraisers like kid’s karaoke contests and talent shows. (Those are my favorite!) Throughout the year, KRZ works really hard to commit ourselves to the community with various events and fundraising efforts. This might be a good time to invite everyone reading this to KRZ’s annual Bras Across the Bridge! It’s a yearly event we have during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it continues to grow every year! Bras Across the Bridge 2011 is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 8 at 11 a.m. at Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre. Details will be at 985krz.com soon!
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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 46 Barre. Beginner to advanced, all media, all subjects Includes pencil, charcoal, oil, acrylic, pastel, colored pencil, 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. Drawing and Painting Lessons: Realist painter teaches techniques of old masters. Private lessons Fri.-Sun. To schedule, call 570.820.0469, e-mail bekshev@yahoo.com or visit www.artistvs.com. Everhart Museum (1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, 570.346.7186, www.everhart-museum.org) • “Everybody’s Art” New Series of Adult Art Classes: $25/workshop members, $30 non-members. Preregistration required. • Rosen Method easy movement program, every Thurs., 2-3 p.m., Folk art gallery, $5/class, free to members. Must pre-register. • Everhart 101: Sat. a.m., 4 classes, 10:30-noon, grades K-5. Session 1:
Sept. 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1. Session 2: Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19. Art activities, plants theme. Per class: $16/child, members; $20/child, non-members. Pre-registration required. For info, to register, call or e-mail education@everhartmuseum.org. GreenBeing (334 Adams Ave., Scranton, info@shopgreenbeing.com) • Not Your Granny’s Sewing: one-onone lessons: $40/lesson, $140/4 sessions, 2-3 hour sessions. Tailored to individual needs. GregWorks Professional Fitness Training (107 B Haines Court, Blakely, 570.499.2349, gregsbootcamp@hotmail.com, www.vipfitnesscamp.com) • Beach Body Bootcamp: Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m. • Bridal Bootcamp: Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m. Bridal party group training, couples personal training available. • Fitness Bootcamp: 4-week sessions, Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m. • New Year’s Resolution Flab to Fab Bootcamp: Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m., Sat., 1 p.m. Guaranteed results. • Private/Semi-Private sessions available, e-mail for info. ∝ Harris Conservatory for the
Arts (545 Charles St. Luzerne, 570.287.7977 or 718.0673) • Instrumental Music Instruction: Call for info. • Private Ballroom Lessons: Call for info. • Private Vocal Instruction: Tues. evenings. Call for info. • Private Guitar Instruction: Classical, acoustic, electric for all ages. 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. Kwonkodo Lessons – by reservation at The Hapkido Teakwondo Institute (210 Division St., Kingston). $40/month. Call 570.287.4290 for info. Misericordia University Non-credit Art Classes (50 Lake St., registration required, closes two weeks before start of class, 570.674.6289) • Youth Clay Basics: Ages 11-15 years of age. Series 1: 4 successive Wed., starting Sept. 7, 4-6 p.m. Series 2: 4 successive Wed., starting Oct. 5, 4-6 p.m. Series 3: 4 successive Wed., starting Nov. 2, 4-6 p.m. • Adult Clay Basics: Ages 16+. Series 1: 4 successive Wed., starting Sept. 7,
6-8 p.m. Series 2: 4 successive Wed. starting Oct. 5, 6-8 p.m. Series 3: 4 successive Wed. starting Nov. 2, 6-8 p.m. • Watercolor Pencil Landscape: Ages 13+. 3 successive Wed. starting Sept. 7, 3:30-5:30 p.m. • Introduction to Drawing Flowers: Series 1: Sept. 15, 22, 6-8 p.m. Series 2: Nov. 3, 10, 6-8 p.m. Northeast Photography Club (www.northeastphotographyclub.org) meets first Wed. of month 7 p.m. in boardroom of Prime Med (old Wes Freedman Building) off Morgan Hwy. Wide variety of topics, monthly contest, guest speakers. Membership open. Osterhout Library (71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.823.0156, ext. 217) • Knit & Crochet Group: Sept. 10, 24, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Knit or crochet. All ages welcome. • Origami Night: Action: Sept. 21, 6 p.m. • ESL Class, Adult English as Second Language Non-native Speakers, Beginning Level: Sept. 8, 15, 22, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17, Dec. 8, 15, 22, 10-11:30 a.m. Southside Senior Center (425 Alder St., Scranton, 570.346.2487)
• Ballroom Dancing Class: Fridays, Sept. 9-Oct. 28, 10-11 a.m. $3/ages 55+, $5/all others. • Pasta Dinner: Sept. 22, 4-7 p.m., take-outs 4-5 p.m. $8.50/adults, $4.50/12 and under. Purchase tickets in advance by calling. 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. St. Joseph’s School classes (1627 N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.963.0500): • Traditional Weapons Class: Thurs., 7-9 p.m. Learn self-defense techniques using cane, club, short stick, short/long staff, wooden sword, escrima sticks, more. Learn history principles, practical use. No prior martial arts experience. $10 per class. • Women’s Self-Defense Class: Sat., 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Learn self-defense techniques to protect yourself from a variety of attacks. No prior martial arts experience. Wear loose fitting
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clothes. $10 per class. Wayne’s World Music (419 Memorial Hwy., Dallas, 570.762.6953) • Free guitar seminar with legendary metal guitarist, Michael Angelo Batio: Sept. 10, 2 p.m. All ages. World Class Boxing (239 Schuyler Ave., Kingston, www.wcbboxing.net, 570.262.0061) • Boxing & Kickboxing Fitness Bootcamp: Mon.-Sat. non-contact program • Kids & Teen Boxing programs • Boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, striking for MMA & competition training • Women’s only kickboxing Boot Camp • Zumba, call for info • BJJ coming soon, call for info • Self-defense clinics • Personal training for youth & adults, call 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, more. Check website for updates. Arts YOUniverse (47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.970.2787, www.artsyouniverse.com) ❏ Studio J, 2nd floor • Meditation in the tradition of Gurdjieff and Ospensky: Sun., 12-1 p.m., $5 • Children’s Meditation: Thurs., 6-7 p.m. Ages 9-14, $5 • Tarot Card Readings, by appointment. $20 first half hour, $10 additional half hours. Balance Ultimate Fitness (Belladaro Prof Bldg, 570.862.2840) • Early Morning Fitness Bootcamp: Tues./Thurs., 6:30 a.m.-7:30 a.m., Sat, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., $15 or 12 classes for $150. 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. Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock (60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock: 570.996.1500) • Yoga for You: Wed., 10-11 a.m. $10 per lesson. Bring yoga mat or beach
towel. Call for details.
Wilkes-Barre) $5.
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.
Inner Harmony Wellness Center (Mercy Hospital General Services Bldg., 743 Jefferson Ave., Scranton, 570.346.4621, www.innerharmonywellness.com, peteramato@aol.com) • Meditation Technique Workshops: Wed., 6:30 p.m. $15/session. Topics include goal setting/stress reduction, more. Call for info/reservation.
Goshin Jitsu Martial Arts Classes Every month at Golightley’s Martial Arts (Mark Plaza Shopping Center, Rt. 11, Edwardsville). Focus on cardio, stretching, defense, stamina, more. Self defense, cardio and karate aerobics also available. $75/month. Call 570.814.3293 for info.
Jeet Kune Do Fighting Concepts Teaches theories of movement in Martial Arts. $100/month. Call instructor Mike DiMeglio for info, 570.371.8898.
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)
Kwon Kodo Lessons: Learn self-defense system that combines Korean Martial Arts such as Hapkido, Taekwondo & Kuk Sool. Lessons held at Hapkido Taekwondo Institute (150 Welles St., Forty Fort). $40 per month. For info, call 570.287.4290 or visit htkdi.com.
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.,
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 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.
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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.
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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. Open Your Eyes To Dream (143 W. Main St., Bloomsburg, 570.239.7520, www.oyetd.com) ❏ Open-Eyed Yoga. Call 394.2251 or go online for current updates/cancellations. E-mail: yoga@oyetd.com • Beginner Vinyasa: Mon., 5:30-6:30 p.m. • Level II Vinyasa: Mon., 7-8:30 p.m. • Mixed Level Vinyasa: Tues., 9-10:30 a.m., Wed., 6:30-7:45 p.m. Mats & props available. Student/ package discounts available. Bring friend to first class, get two for price of one. 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. Prana Yoga Studio (1112 Wheeler Ave., Dunmore, 570.341.8886, www.pranayogadunmore.com) Classes taught in vinyasa flow, geared for all levels • Mon.: Advanced, 6 p.m.; tai chi with Blake Wheeler 7:30-8:45 p.m., Thurs., 8:45-10 p.m., $45/month, on class/week, $65/month, two classes/ week. Contact Blake at 434.989.1045 or blakewhlr@yahoo.com for info. • Tues.: Beginner, 10 a.m.; Open Level, noon; Beg./Intermediate, 5:30 p.m.; Intermediate, 7:30 p.m. • Wed.: Beginner, 5:30 p.m.; Advanced 7:30 p.m. • Thurs.: Open Level, 10 a.m.; Beg./ Intermediate, 5:30 p.m.; Intermediate, 7:30 p.m. • Fri.: Open Level, 10 a.m.; Advanced, 6 p.m. • Sat.: Beg./Intermediate, 10 a.m.; Intermediate, noon. • Sun.: Intermediate, noon; Candlelit Open Level, 6 p.m.
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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. Hospital
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W Art by number The Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University (150 S. River St., Stark Learning Center) presents “Running the Numbers: Portraits of Mass Consumption: Photographs by Chris Jordan.” The exhibition will be on display through Sunday, Dec. 11 with an opening reception held Friday, Sept. 9 from 5-7 p.m. Jordan brings statistics to life through constructed digital photographs that help us comprehend the impacts of our culture. Pictured above is “Cans Seurat, 2007,” which depicts 106,000 aluminum cans, the number used in the U.S. every 30 seconds. The Gallery is open daily, from noon-4:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more info, call 570.408.4325. endorsed, training for professional Usui Reiki teacher certification available. Call or e-mail for info. Serenity Wellness & Dance Center (135 Main St. Luzerne, 570.714.7934) • Zumba: Mon.-Thurs., 5:30 & 6:30 p.m., Fri., 5 p.m., Sat., noon, Sun., 10 a.m. & 5 p.m., Tues./Thurs., 5:30 a.m. • Zumbatomic: Mon./Wed., 6:30 p.m., Sat., noon. • Zumba Gold: Sat., 10 a.m., Sun., 11 a.m. • Zumba Toning: Mon./Wed., 7:30 p.m., Thurs., 6:30 p.m., Sat., 11 a.m. • Hula Hoop class: Tues., 5:30 p.m., Sat., 1 p.m. • Ballroom classes with Amy and Andy: Tues., 7 p.m., with Luanne, Tues., 7:30 p.m. • Kickboxing: Mon., 7:30 p.m., Thurs., 5:30 p.m., Sat., 1 p.m. • Tango: Sun., 6 p.m., • Tap: Sun., 6 p.m. • Belly dance: Mon., 5:15 p.m. • Group Reiki: Fri., 6 p.m. • Yoga: Mon., 1:30 & 3:30 p.m. • Ballet: Sat., 9 a.m. • Cabaret dance: Wed., 7:30 p.m. • African dance: Sun., 11 a.m. Symmetry Studio (206 N. Main Avenue, 3rd Floor, Scranton, 570.290.7242) • Mon.: Gentle Yoga 5:30 p.m.; Core Yoga 6:30 p.m. • Tues.: Beginners Yoga 5 p.m.; Yoga
Strength and Flexibility 6 p.m.; Cardio Kickboxing 7:30 p.m. • Wed.: Slow Flow 5:30 p.m.; Core Yoga 6:30 p.m. • Thurs.: All Levels Vinyasa 5:30 p.m.; Cardio Kickboxing 7:30 p.m. • Fri.: Community Ballroom (call for registration details) • Sat.: Prenatal Yoga 9:30 a.m.; Essential Yoga All Levels 11 a.m. • Sun.: Slow Flow 11 a.m. Waering Stained Glass Studio (336 N. Washington St., WilkesBarre). • Tarot Card Readings: $50/first half hour, $10 additional. Appointment only. Call 570.417.5020. 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
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ith all of the boutique whiskeys flooding the market, from small batch and single-barrel to white dog and marketed moonshine, you’d think the Jim Beams and Wild Turkeys of the spirits world would be content to sit back and enjoy the ride. You’d be wrong. Both Beam Global and the Campari-owned Wild Turkey have introduced new bourbon products this summer, giving whiskey enthusiasts two more reasons to refill their jiggers with something new. According to Beam Global master distiller and bourbon ambassador Fred Noe, even 200-plus years into the generations-old company, maintaining a competitive edge is important. “We’re always looking for new innovations to keep from just sitting back with Jim Beam being the No. 1 bourbon in the world,” Noe said. “You still have to do new things to bring new customers into the bourbon category. That’s what we’re seeing: Everyone in the industry doing innovative things to try to expand.” Jim Beam’s newest product, Devil’s Cut, is a 90-proof bourbon enhanced by flavors resulting from “sweating the barrel:” the widely known practice of agitating spent charred-oak bourbon barrels to extract any booze that might have seeped its way into the wood during aging. It’s a common enough trick, Noe said, likening the barrel agitation process to the paintshaking machines at Home Depot. But until now, no one has done it en masse. Leave it to Jim Beam to give the “sweat” a catchy name (“devil’s cut” plays off the “angel’s share” of evaporated booze wafting in any warm distillery) and pair the barrel extract with 6-year aged bourbon to round off the charred edge. With a bit of a spicy bite and woodsy notes, Devil’s Cut is both sippable and mixable. The mixability factor is what drove Wild Turkey associate distiller Eddie Russell to develop Wild Turkey 81, named for its
proof. There’s currently an 80proof, 4-year-old Wild Turkey bourbon on shelves, but it will be phased out to make room for Wild Turkey 81, which is made from a blend of 6-year and older bourbon and thus has a superior flavor, designed to withstand mixing. “Wild Turkey has always been known for a big, bold finish,” Russell said. “Just offset of everything Wild Turkey has stood for, (81) has flavor but is really light and easy to drink.” Russell was quick to point out that Wild Turkey doesn’t play into fads: In his mind, producing an older low-proof bourbon makes it superior to current counterparts. Meanwhile, steadfast products such as Wild Turkey 101, aged 10 years, will remain unchanged. “The American whiskey category is huge ... and the bourbon industry is a lot smaller,” Russell said. “So why don’t we play in that bigger market? Let’s get something out there and compete.” W
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September 9th 4:30PM to late Come out for great food, awesome drinks, and a good time! There will be raffles for baskets full of prizes, jello shots, and more! Net proceeds will go towards our team fundraising efforts for the Susan G. Komen 3-day for the Cure Hosted by: Ange Bartoletti Buchter and Jacky Haydt
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OUTSIDE Adventures in the Wilderness (570.343.5144 or jane@hikingjane.com) Greater Scranton YMCA outings (Y members/$5, non-members/$8): • Sept. 10, 10 a.m., PA American Water Company Fruit and Berry Identification at Lake Scranton. Free to public. Meet in water company parking lot, Rte. 307. • Sept. 11, 9:15 a.m., High Point Tower. 5 miles, steep. Meet in YMCA parking lot, Dunmore. Countryside Conservancy 2nd Annual Go Green Bike Tour Oct. 1, registration 7-10 a.m., Lackawanna State Park. Various routes, beginner 1 mile to expert 62 miles, mountain or road. Ride alone, with group, trail leader. $25 before Sept. 26, $35 up to, including day of. Parent, up to 2 kids under 12/ $35.First100registrants get T-shirt. Guided hikes, raffles, hot food, live music. For info, visit countrysideconservancy.org, bikereg.com, contact 570.945.6995,william.kern@keystone.edu. Endless Mountains Nature Center: (Camp Lackawanna, Tunkhannock, 570.836.3835, www.EMNConline.org) • Nature Ramble w/ Rebecca Lesko: Sept. 13, 9 a.m., meet Russell Hill Methodist Church, Tunkhannock. Bring binoculars, field guide. Free to EMNC stewards, $3 others. Call if attending.
Nescopeck State Park (1137 Honey Hole Rd., Drums, 570.403.2006) All events free, unless noted otherwise. Reservations required. • Morning Bird Walk: Sept. 10, 8-10 a.m., meet at Wooden Bridge by Park Office. Wear comfortable shoes, bring binoculars. Registration required, call. • Junior Bird Club: 7 Tubs Natural Area: Sept. 10, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., meet at 7 Tubs Natural Area, in large parking lot on right side after entering the park off Rte. 115 near Bear Creek. Leisurely, 2-mile bird walk along Audubon trail. Wear sturdy footwear, bring water, snack. For kids (9+) joining bird club, one-time fee, $5. Registration required, call. • Morning Bird Walk at Lehigh Gorge: Sept. 11, 9-11 a.m., meet at White Haven Access of Lehigh Gorge State Park. Wear comfortable shoes, bring binoculars. Limited number of binoculars to borrow. Registration required, call. PA State BMX Championships Race weekend, Cedar BMX (off of Newton Ransom Blvd., Newton). Sept. 9, registration, 6-7 p.m. Sept. 10, registration, 1-3 p.m. Sept. 11, registration, 10 a.m.-noon. After Sun. racing, state champions will be named. Spectators always free. Info: cedarbmx.com.
Lacawac Sanctuary (94 Sanctuary Rd., Lake Ariel, 570.689.9494, director@lacawac.org) ❏ Music in the Forest Series: • The Young Geezers: Sept. 10, 7 p.m., Carriage House. Food, refreshments. Under 12, free. For info, call or e-mail info@lacawac.org.
River Common (Wilkes-Barre, rivercommon.org, 570.823.2101 ext. 128) • Yoga Clinics: Sept. 17, Oct. 1, 10 a.m. • Family Fishing Days: Sept. 17, Oct. 1. • Environmental Programming: Sept. 17, Oct. 1. • Dance Programming: Sept. 17, Oct. 1. • Wildcard Dance and Fitness Clinics: Sept. 14, 28. • Rumble on the River Bass Fishing Tournament: Sept. 24, registration 4 a.m., tournament 6 a.m.-2 p.m., Nesbitt Park, Wilkes-Barre. $100/team, 2 anglers. $1,500 guaranteed minimum first place payout, $500 guaranteed lunker prize. Community programs, noon. To register, visit jackwilliams.com/specials. • 2nd Annual Children’s Chalk Festival: Oct. 1, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Official chalk art zone, exhibits, strolling entertainers, more. For info, visit rivercommon.org.
Lackawanna Audubon Society • Trail Walk: Sept. 10, 9:30 a.m. Western half of Varden Conservation Area, Lake Ariel. Take Rte. 191 N. from Hamlincorners. Bear left onto Rte.
Salt Springs State Park (Montrose, 570.967.7275, www.friendsofsaltspringspark.org) To register for classes, call 570.833.4034 • Autumn Birding Hike: Sept. 10, 8
Frances Slocum State Park (565 Mt. Olivet Road, Wyoming, 570.696.9105) • National Public Lands Day CleanUp: Sept. 24, 10 a.m.-noon, meet at park office. • Archery Introduction for Women: Sept. 24, 2 p.m., meet in parking lot to right of stop sign at bottom of main park drive. 13+. Registration required, call.
a.m., free. • Leaf Project Day: Sept. 10, 1-3 p.m., free. Scranton Ghost Walk (ScrantonGhostTours.com, 570.383.1821) • Daily, 90-minute tours, usually 7 p.m. & 8 p.m. $20/person. Rain or shine. Reservations required. Secret meeting place divulged upon reservation. Daytime walks also available on limited basis. Call to reserve.
SOCIAL GROUPS Beehive Area Narcotics Anonymous (Wilkes-Barre-Kingston-Nanticoke-Mountaintop) 24 hour phone line: 570.654.7755 or 1.866.935.4762. Living with Grief: free sixweek bereavement support group (6-7:30 p.m., Spiritual Center, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, 1000 E. Mountain Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, 570.808.5539) • Sept. 8: Anger Monroe County Garden Club • Club Meeting: Sept. 14, 11:30 a.m., Hughes Public Library (North 9th St., Stroudsburg). Guest speaker Chris Leskosky to demonstrate new floral designs. Design tournament is “Turning Leaves,” monthly horticulture tournament is homegrown vegetable/fruit. For info contact Arlene Deskus 570.420.0283, adeskus@ptd.net. Nar-Anon Family Group Meetings Sun. 7 p.m. Clear Brook Bldg. (rear), Forty Fort; Wed., 7 p.m. United Methodist Church, Mountaintop. 570.288.9892. Overeaters Anon. meetings Mon., Tues., Thurs., 7 p.m.; Wed., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. No fee, newcomers welcome. Call 570.829.1341 for details/ meeting locations of visit www.oa.org. Pride of NEPA meetings on the second Tue. of each month, 6:30 p.m., The Naked Grape Restaurant (15 N. River Street, Plains). All are welcome. For info visit facebook.com/ prideofnepa. Suicide Bereavement Support Group First/Third Thurs. every month, 7 p.m., at Catholic Social Services (33 E. Northampton St., Wilkes-Barre). Call 570.822.7118 ext. 307 for info. W - compiled by Dann Scheid, Weekender Intern Send your listings to weekender@theweekender.com, 90 E. Market St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703 or fax to 570.831.7375
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Weekender Correspondent
VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) When you’re down, you’re not usually the type to sit around singing the blues. However, you may want to consider just that this week. Being proactive is great, and it’s a habit you shouldn’t lose. But every once in a while, it’d be great if you let someone else be there for you, even if you don’t technically need them — and that means letting them know you’re in distress. You don’t need to whine or bitch about it; there’s certainly a more graceful way (like singing the blues), to make your experience something that adds to your life, rather than detracts from it. Next time, find that. LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) I don’t always have the mental wherewithal to take a step back from overly intense emotions and react in a way that’s at least tempered with logic — but I’m grateful when I do. Things always go so much better that way, don’t you think? This isn’t about denying or suppressing your feelings, but the opposite of that isn’t just allowing them to explode and run rampant, either. We’re gifted with both brain and heart — too much of one at the expense of the other can really screw shit up. It’s all about balancing the two, fortunately something you’re, well, amazing at. This week, show us just how amazing.
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SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) When someone wins your heart, it doesn’t have to be an all-access pass to your entire life, despite what some may tell you. Of course, what and how much of your life (including your past) you share is entirely personal and depends on your individual relationships, but give yourself permission to withhold stuff that really doesn’t matter now or moving forward, and would only negatively impact the present. However, while keeping those secrets may help maintain the peace, ask yourself what kind of person would react so badly to that withheld stuff — and whether that’s who you want to be with. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) I’m a big fan of personal freedom and think conscious choices we make that are likely to mostly only hurt ourselves ought to be OK. When they have a major tangible impact on others, however, it’s a different story. A woman who smokes during pregnancy, for example, has suddenly made a selfish decision to continue a habit that formerly hurt only her, but now will probably harshly affect her baby as well. One or more of your choices has recently
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expanded to impact more than just you — and thus must be reassessed. Shirking that this week would be almost criminal, so don’t. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) No one likes someone who complains about good fortune. It may not be quite as obvious to you, but your recent complaints sound an awful lot to others like, “Damn, I hate carrying my wallet, it’s too heavy because it’s so full of cash!” Does it surprise you much that you’re having trouble securing any kind of sympathy? Some of your problems are the kinds of difficulties other people would love to have, so quit your bitching. Try to focus on your many blessings, and if you simply must obsess about your problems, at least attempt to concentrate on the handful of real ones. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) Not everyone has your keen mental facility to process your emotions and, generally, keep so damn cool. Some people get worked up a lot more easily, and about stuff that doesn’t really matter much, in the grand scheme of things. Luckily, you’re in a fantastic position to help them out. Trying to talk them out of their melodrama probably won’t work, or help much, so don’t bother. More visceral or engaging distractions are in order. Luckily, you excel at such appealing diversions. Use your talents well this week — everyone will be the happier for it. PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) Just because you feel horrible about a decision doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the
wrong decision. You may feel so bad precisely because it’s the right one. Maybe you’d feel worse with the other options. Or maybe your choice spares others suffering, even while costing you your peace of mind. I’m sure you’ve given this a lot of thought by now. Whatever the source of your distress, if you’re pretty sure this is the right thing to do, you must stick to it resolutely. Backpedaling now, only to go down this road again later, will just make things worse. ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) People get competitive about the most ridiculous shit sometimes — and you’re no exception. After all, there are few more competitive than you. When you engage in this stuff with a spirit of fun and sense of adventure, it adds to your life; when it starts becoming a source of negativity (for you or those around you), it may be time to get some perspective and cool it. As long as it’s really a game (for all concerned), then you’re golden. When it somehow becomes more than that (and the stakes correspondingly get elevated), then back down and let it go, quickly, before this becomes drama it’s not worthy of. TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) Laugh, as much as possible, even (and especially) when you don’t particularly feel like it. Right now, almost all of your problems can be resolved (or made much lighter burdens) with humor. Of course, your great talent for generating laughs often understandably abandons you when stressed, angry, or upset. This week, how-
ever, you should work toward reclaiming it even during those trying times. It’s still there, after all. Find it and use it. The more you do, the better you’ll get at employing that wonderfully versatile tool, laughter — and the easier and happier life will be. GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) Even when it feels like there’s no room for compassion in a decision that must be made, there is. Sure, out of the choices you’re currently aware of — the kind-butstupid option or the smart-but-cruel one — it’s kind of a no-brainer, but there’s probably a middle ground option, one that lies well outside the box, which allows you to retain your humanity while also fulfilling your obligations. It may require extraordinary measures and creativity to make it work, but shouldn’t you — for your own sake as well as the others involved — at least try? CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) Throw one loud, tone-deaf singer into a chorus of good voices and he can pretty much ruin any music they’re trying to make. It doesn’t matter that they outnumber him 10 to one; his discordant tones will screw up whatever harmonies they attempt to create. Similarly, much of the beauty and art we try to bring into the world can be easily sabotaged. However, you have ways to create loveliness even out of such (frequently unintended) negativity. It’s a rare gift, and one that’ll serve you well this week. Don’t use it just to make yourself look good though, employ it as a mirror to show people just how beautiful they can be; that they’d be even more beautiful if they worked with others, rather than against them, is a message that needn’t be articulated. They’ll figure it out on their own. LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) Never underestimate the raw power of the truth. It can’t fix everything (and in some contexts can seriously mess shit up). But it may very well be able to repair the specific problems in front of you; even if it can’t, it can certainly make them less intense and extreme. Don’t try to hide it, or surround it with stuff you think others would like to hear. You are what you are, and even though you could paint a “better” picture — perhaps the you you’d like to become — just owning who and what you are right now will serve you much, much better. W To contact Caeriel, e-mail sign.language.astrology@gmail.com.
By Dale Culp
Weekender Correspondent
Saying goodbye to a gaming hero I
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In 1981, Bill Kunkel, left, was one of the founders of Electronic Games magazine. Kunkle died Sunday, Sept. 4. even knew his name. As much as it pains me to admit this, I didn’t know who Bill Kunkel was prior to August 2009. I was working on a story about VGXPO — a gaming convention that would be celebrating its 5th year in Philadelphia later that year — and began looking into the histories of the people involved with the show. When I came across Kunkel, I was astounded and contacted him for an interview. As we corresponded via e-mail, I slowly got to know this man, the kind of things he did and the amount of work he was pouring into the convention. Sadly, VGXPO’s 5th year was to be its last. The reasons for its closing are varied and numerous, but it’s not for a lack of trying, if the efforts of Kunkel and other backers had anything to say about it. In the years since, Kunkel remained a very busy man. Aside from his continued
writing efforts, most recently, he was director of interactive development for Platinum Studios which, together with DreamWorks, brought the movie “Cowboys & Aliens” to theaters. I’ve had the fortune of meeting many of the media personalities I consider to be my heroes in this industry. In the brief moments I’ve known them, I’m glad I was there to shake their hands and say, “Thank you,” for inspiring me to do this, to continue to push ahead and get my work out there. Unfortunately, I will never have the opportunity to do the same with Kunkel. He had a hand in shaping my future by paving the way for future games journalists before I even knew who he was. While I continue on the path towards my goals, Kunkel’s journey of 61 years has come to an end. Rest in peace, Bill Kunkel. You are already missed. W
From his pioneering work in video games journalism to his work in comic books, game design, cartooning and writing about professional wrestling, Kunkel was an acclaimed writer and a wellrespected figure in several fields.
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was sitting in WNEPTV’s green room Sunday night, flipping through Twitter on my phone as we sat and waited to head into the studio and answer phones for the MDA Telethon. As I skimmed through posts from friends and colleagues, my heart sank the moment I came across the words, “R.I.P. Bill Kunkel. You will be missed.” I felt like the chair I was sitting on had been kicked out from under me, and I looked around the room, surveying the faces of the other volunteers. I was hoping that somehow, someone in that room would have known who Kunkel was, that I could share the news and talk about the loss. But as far as I could tell, I was the only one. In silence, I retweeted the message, added a few words of respect and put the news out of my mind. Before long, we were in the studio, taking calls and smiling for the camera. You might even have seen me if you happened to watch the telethon between 9-11 p.m. I was in the front row, wearing a gray shirt. Bill “The Game Doctor” Kunkel was, to a great extent, the father of games journalism. He began writing about video games in the 1970s with a column in Video magazine before moving on to become one of the founders of Electronic Games magazine in 1981. From his pioneering work in video games journalism to his work in comic books, game design, cartooning and writing about professional wrestling, Kunkel was an acclaimed writer and a well-respected figure in several fields. Having grown up reading countless issues of gaming magazines, it’s quite possible I’ve read a few of his articles, yet never
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locks & windows. A/C. Excellent c o n d i t i o n . Reduced. $6,500 Trade Welcome 570-829-3929
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Business Consulting
V8, Auto, 1,400 miles, all options, show room condition. Call for info. Asking $24,995 Serious inquiries only. 570-636-3151
FORD `97 MUSTANG GT
Convertible. Auto. Dark green with tan leather interior. Very good condition. $3,750 firm. Call 570-824-8152
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Business Consulting
DOES YOUR BUSINESS NEED SOME EXTRA HELP? The Vocational Department at the White Haven Center may just be what you are looking for! Whether it's packaging small parts, assembling component parts, sorting, gluing, collating, salvaging, heat sealing, wrapping, stapling, processing mail, shredding documents, or labeling items, etc.... We can help. We offer the following: A clean, climate controlled work area Rent-Free storage of work materials Quality Work Work pick-up and delivery We Can Save You $$$ No Overtime Costs No Maintenance Costs No Down-Time Costs Our bids are priced to help you stay competitive
For more information, please contact Stacy Fry at sfry@state.pa.us
Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair
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Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair
EXPERIENCED AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE ADVISORS/WRITERS
For busy GM dealership. New & Pre-owned vehicles
Determining, Understanding and Communicating effectively a must. Send resume to Box 2730 c/o The Times Leader 15 North Main Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 Education/ Training
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FORD 02 MUSTANG
HONDA `03
GTRedCONVERTIBLE with black top. 6,500 miles. One Owner. Excellent Condition. $18,500 570-760-5833
To place your ad Call Toll Free 1-800-427-8649
Full Time Benefits * 401k Plan Customer Relations Functions -
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Education/ Training
GMC 04 YUKON
XL. Leather. DVD. 3rd row seating. Power windows & locks. A/C. Reduced, $5,400 Trade Welcome 570-829-3929
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Education/ Training
O pen H ouse MID-ATLANTIC YOUTH SERVICES 701 Sathers Drive, Pittston Township, PA 18640
Mid-Atlantic Youth Services, Corp., (MAYS) manager and operator of the PA Child Care facility in Pittston Township, is having an OPEN HOUSE on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, every hour on the hour from 11 am to 6 pm. Interested applicants are encouraged to stop at the facility and bring their resume. Each hour, we will be conducting information sessions on our mission and values, the programs we offer, and the type of youth we serve. A brief question and answer period will follow, along with a tour of the facility and the ability to complete an application for employment. MAYS provides specialized treatment services to adjudicated and dependent males and females, 12-21 years of age. MAYS offers outstanding career opportunities for qualified candidates. Benefit package for full time employees include health, vision, dental and life insurance, tuition assistance, short and long term disability, 401K retirement, and paid time off. All candidates must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid PA Drivers license, submit to pre-employment drug testing, be free of communicable diseases, obtain criminal, federal and child abuse clearances and be able to effectively manage youth in a residential setting. MAYS is an equal opportunity employer and appreciates the benefits of a diverse workforce. To view detailed job descriptions and learn more about MAYS, please visit us at: www.midatlanticyouth.com Please contact Melissa Sweetz-Rusonis, Human Resource / Office Manager msweetz@midatlanticyouth.com for further information.
412 Autos for Sale
412 Autos for Sale
412 Autos for Sale
412 Autos for Sale
ACCORD EX 6 CD changer.
Moonroof. Heated seats. Power locks. Black with beige leather interior. 104,000 miles. $9,200 (570) 474-9563 (570) 592-4394
HONDA `07 ACCORD
V6 EXL. 77K miles. 1 owner with maintenance records. Slate blue with leather interior. Sunroof. Asking $12,500. Call 570-239-2556
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LEXUS `05 GX 470
Gray with gray leather interior. Like new condition. Garage kept. 60K miles. Navigation, premium audio, DVD & 3rd row seat. $25,950 (570) 417-1212
LEXUS `98 LS 400 Excellent condition,
garage kept, 1 owner. Must see. Low mileage, 90K. Leather interior. All power. GPS navigation, moon roof, cd changer. Loaded. $9,000 or best offer. 570-706-6156
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JAGUAR `01 sleek XK8 Gorgeous
MERCEDES-BENZ `95 SL 500 Convertible, with
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
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MAZDA `08 MIATA MX-5 CONVERTIBLE
JAGUAR `98 XK8 Convertible. 40k
Red. Power steering, auto, AC, CD. ONLY 5,500 MILES. $18,000 (570) 883-0143
miles. Great condition. Silver with black interior. Garage kept. Recently inspected. V8/auto/ AC. AM/FM / 6 disc. $12,000 or best offer. 570-310-1287
MINI COOPER`08 CLUBMAN silver S Sparkling
metallic. Roof and mirror caps in black. Black leather interior. Automatic steptronic paddles. Dual moon roof. Cold weather package. Dynamic stability control. Excellent Condition. 33,600 miles. Just Serviced. 30 MPG City. Factory warranty to 50K miles. $20,995 (570) 472-9909 (570) 237-1062
NISSAN `09 370Z TOURING-MAG BLACK 11,200 miles, auto-
Velocity Red 4 door sedan. Automatic. Only 51,500 miles. Tons of options, perfect condition. Asking $10,500. Please call or text 570-991-0812
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412 Autos for Sale
MAZDA 2 `11
Low mileage, 197 miles. Selling due to death in family. Lime green. Loaded. $14,000. Call 570-788-4354
412 Autos for Sale
PORSCHE `85 944
NISSAN 02 ALTIMA
2.5 SE, Teal - Gray cloth interior. Power windows, locks & steering. CD on dash. A/C. Very good condition. Reduced, $4,995. Trade Welcome 570-829-3929
PONTIAC `05 GRAND PRIX
Sedan. White. Great condition. Sunroof, tan leather interior. Recently maintained. 70k miles. $5,000. Call 570-954-7459
PONTIAC 69 FIREBIRD 400 CONVERTIBLE
Blue/white top & white interior. Recent documented frame-off restoration. Over $31,000 invested. will sell $19,900. 570-335-3127
SAAB `06 93
A E R O s p o r t . Leather interior. Heated seats. Sunroof. Good condition. $9,000. Serious inquiries only. Call 570-760-8264
matic, 2 door, antilock brakes, air conditioning, air bags, power locks, power windows, power mirrors, power seats, all power, AM/FM radio, CD changer, keyless entry, leather interior, custom wheels, $28,000. Call after 5:00 p.m. 570-403-5343
MAZDA 3 `05
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Low mileage, 110,000 miles, 5 speed, 2 door, antilock brakes, air conditioning, power windows, power mirrors, AM/FM radio, CD changer, leather interior, rear defroster, tinted windows, custom wheels, $8,000. (570) 817-1803
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SUBARU `02 FORESTER
570-301-3602
Jaguar. Mint condition inside & out. Metallic silver with black leather interior. 4 new tires. Freshly serviced with sticker. Well kept cat! $14,900. 570-885-1512
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412 Autos for Sale
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L. AWD. Red. $2,850. Hail damage. Runs great. Auto, air, CD, cassette, cruise, tilt. All power. 174K miles. Mechanical inspection welcomed. Call 570-561-9217
SUBARU `98
OUTBACK WAGON 155,000 miles.
Inspection good till 7/12. New Tires. $4,500. (570) 899-8725
TOYOTA `01 SOLARA SE 180k miles all highway. 4 cylinder, auto. 1 owner, all power, am/fm/cd. Moon roof, rear spoiler, remote starter. All record receipts. $3,900 (570) 693-0648
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$125 EXTRA IF DRIVEN, DRAGGED OR PUSHED IN!
NOBODY Pays More 570-760-2035
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412 Autos for Sale
VOLKSWAGEN `04 Beetle - Convertible
GREAT ON GAS! Blue. AM/FM cassette. Air. Automatic. Power roof, windows, locks & doors. Boot cover for top. 22k. Excellent condition. Garage kept. Newly Reduced $14,000 570-479-7664 Leave Message
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CADILLAC `80 COUPE DEVILLE Excellent condition, $3,000 located in Hazleton. 570-454-1945 or 561-573-4114
CHEVROLET `76 PICKUP Very Good Condition! Low miles! $7500. FIRM 570-905-7389 Ask for Lee
CHEVROLET `81 CORVETTE Very good condi-
tion. 350 engine, classic silver with black bottom trim, all original, registered as an antique vehicle, removable mirror tops. 66,000 miles, chrome wheels & tires in very good shape, leather interior, garage kept. Must see to appreciate. Asking $9,000 or willing to trade for a newer Pontoon boat. Call 570-545-6057
CHEVY 30 HOTROD COUPE $49,000
FORD 76 THUNDERBIRD All original $12,000
MERCEDES 76 450 SL $24,000
MERCEDES 29
Kit Car $9,000 (570) 655-4884 hell-of-adeal.com
FORD `30 MODEL A
Tudor sedan. Road ready. Engine rebuilt. Interior upholstery in very good condition. 2nd brake light and turn signals added for safety. In primer, ready for your color. Asking $8,500 or best offer. Call 570-675-4237
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FORD `52 COUNTRY SEDAN CUSTOM LINE
STATION WAGON V8, automatic, 8 passenger, 3rd seat, good condition, 2nd owner. REDUCED TO $6,500. 570-579-3517 570-455-6589
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415 Autos-Antique & Classic
DESOTO CUSTOM 49 4 DOOR SEDAN
MERCEDES-BENZ `73 450SL with Convertible
3 on the tree with fluid drive. This All American Classic Icon runs like a top at 55MPH. Kin to Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, Imperial Desoto, built in the American Midwest, after WWII, in a plant that once produced B29 Bombers. In it’s original antiquity condition, with original shop & parts manuals, she’s beautifully detailed and ready for auction in Sin City. Spent her entire life in Arizona and New Mexico, never saw a day of rain or rust. Only $19,995. To test drive, by appointment only, Contact Tony at 570-899-2121 or penntech84th@ gmail.com
FORD SALEEN 04 281 SC Coupe
1,000 miles document. #380 Highly collectable. $28,500 570-472-1854
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
MAZDA `88 RX-7 CONVERTIBLE
1 owner, garage kept, 65k original miles, black with grey leather interior, all original & never seen snow. $7,995. Call 570-237-5119
MERCEDES 1975 Good interior & interior. Runs great! New tires. Many new parts. Moving, Must Sell. $2,300 or best offer 570-693-3263 Ask for Paul
PORSCHE 78 911 SC TARGA 60,000 miles. 5
speed. Air. Power windows. Metallic brown. Saddle Interior. Meticulous original owner. Garaged. New Battery. Inspected. Excellent Condition. $25,000. OBO (610) 797-7856 (484) 264-2743
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
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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
OLDSMOBILE `68 DELMONT
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Motorcycles
BMW 07 K1200 GT Low mileage. Many extras. Clean. $9,500 (570) 646-2645
HARLEY 01 DAVIDSON Electra Glide, Ultra Classic, many chrome accessories, 13k miles, Metallic Emerald Green. Garage kept, like new condition. Includes Harley cover. $12,900 570-718-6769 570-709-4937
HARLEY 73
Rat Rod. $3,200 Or Best Offer. (570) 510-7231
HARLEY DAVIDSON `03 100th Anniversary
Edition Deuce. Garage kept. 1 owner. 1900 miles. Tons of chrome. $38,000 invested. A must see. Asking $18,000. OBO 570-706-6156
HARLEY DAVIDSON `07 Road King Classic
FLHRC. Burgundy / Cream. Driver & Passenger back rest, grips, battery tender, cover. Willie G accessories. 19k miles. $14,400 or best offer. Call 262-993-4228
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Motorcycles
KAWASAKI` 05 NINJA 500 Blue Ninja 500 with
3300 mi. Current PA State Inspection. Never dropped or dumped. Must sell, moving to Florida. $3,000. 570-237-5947
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Motorcycles
SUZUKI `07 C50T CRUISER EXCELLENT CONDITION Windshield, Bags,
Floorboards,V&H Pipes, White walls,Garage Kept. 6K Miles $5,200 (570) 430-0357
SUZUKI 77
442 RVs & Campers
442 RVs & Campers
CHEROKEE 10
FLAGSTAFF `08 CLASSIC
Travel trailer. 39 ft., 4 slide outs, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath rooms, microwave, awning, tinted windows, Brand new. Have no pets or smokers. Much more!!!!! $33,000 (cell) 682-888-2880
EQUIPMENT/BOBCAT TRAILER
GS 750
Kawasaki` 93 ZX11D NINJA LIKE NEW 8900 Original
miles. Original owner. V@H Exhaust and Computer. New tires. $3,800. 570-574-3584
Q-LINK LEGACY `09
250 automatic. Gun metal gray. MP3 player. $3,000. Great first motorcycle. 570-696-1156
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Logistics/ Transportation
Needs work. $1,200 or best offer 570-855-9417 570-822-2508
YAMAHA 97 ROYALSTAR 1300
12,000 miles. With windshield. Runs excellent. Many extras including gunfighter seat, leather bags, extra pipes. New tires & battery. Asking $4,000 firm. (570) 814-1548
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Logistics/ Transportation
Brand new 2010 tandem axle, 4 wheel electric brakes, 20’ long total, 7 x 16 wood deck, fold up ramps with knees, removable fenders for oversized loads, powder coat paint for rust protection, 2 5/16 hitch coupler, tongue jack, side pockets, brake away switch, battery, 7 pole RV plugs, title & more!! Priced for quick sale. $2,595 386-334-7448 Wilkes-Barre
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Logistics/ Transportation
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
LAYTON 02 TRAVEL TRAILER
30 ft. Sleeps 9 - 3 bunk beds & 1 queen. Full kitchen. Air conditioning/ heat. Tub/shower. $6,900 (570) 696-1969
SUNLINE SOLARIS `91
25’ travel trailer A/C. Bunk beds. New fridge & hot water heater. Excellent condition. $3,900. 570-466-4995
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Logistics/ Transportation
HARLEY DAVIDSON 03 DYNA WIDE GLIDE
Must Sell! Appraised for $9,200 • All original
45,000 miles • 350 Rocket engine • Fender skirts • Always garaged Will sell for $6,000 Serious inquires only 570690-0727
STUDEBAKER 31 Rumble seat, Coupe Good condition. Call for details (570) 881-7545
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Commercial Trucks & Equipment
CHEVY 08 3500 HD DUMP TRUCK 2WD, automatic.
Only 12,000 miles. Vehicle in like new condition. $19,000. 570-288-4322
Golden Anniversary. Silver/Black. New Tires. Extras. Excellent Condition. 19,000 miles $10,000. 570-639-2539
HARLEY DAVIDSON 80 Soft riding FLH.
King of the Highway! Mint original antique show winner. Factory spot lights, wide white tires, biggest Harley built. Only 28,000 original miles! Never needs inspection, permanent registration. $7,995 570-905-9348
HONDA `03 REBEL
250. Black with red rebel decal. 65MPG. Excellent condition. 1,800 miles. $1,750 or best offer. Call 570-262-6605
HYOSUNG `04 COMET
250. 157 Miles. Excellent Condition. $1,200. Call 570-256-7760
KAWASAKI 05
NINJA 500R. 3300 miles. Orange. Garage kept. His & hers helmets. Must sell. $2400 570-760-3599 570-825-3711
North N th Star St Foodservice F d i of PA, a stable and successful food distribution organization, is recruiting for
Foodservice Delivery Drivers
$2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS! Candidates will have a valid Class A CDL, 1 year truck driving experience and clean driving record or 6 months of food and beverage delivery experience. Candidates must provide a verifiable and consistent work history, exemplary driving record, and submit to a background screen.
This position involves delivering to multi-unit franchises throughout the Mid-Atlantic states. North Star Foodservice offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including 401(k) with company match. Interested candidates should apply online at
www.usfoodservice.com
under the careers/available opportunities tab, requisition 10002945. You may also apply in person at
NORTH STAR FOODSERVICE of PA 13 Rutledge Drive, Pittston, PA EEO/AA/M/F/D/V
PACE 99 ARROW VISION
Ford V10. Excellent condition. 8,700 miles. 1 slide out. 2 awnings. 2 colored TVs, generator, back up camera, 2 air conditioners, microwave/convection oven, side by side refrigerator with ice maker, washer/dryer, queen size bed. $37,900 negotiable (570) 288-4826 (570) 690-1464
SUNLINE `06 SOLARIS
Travel Trailer. 29’, mint condition, 1 slide out a/c-heat. Stove, microwave, fridge, shower inside & out. Many more extras, including hitch equipment and sway bars. Reduced. $12,500. Call 570-842-6735
SUNLITE CAMPER 22 ft. 3 rear bunks,
center bathroom, kitchen, sofa bed. Air, Fully self contained. Sleeps 6. New tires, fridge awning. $4500. 215-322-9845
TRAVEL TRAILER 33 ft Rear queen master
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 RENDEZVOUS CXL BARGAIN!! AWD, Fully loaded, 1 owner, 22,000 miles. Small 6 cylinder. New inspection. Like new, inside & out. $13,900. (570) 540-0975
CHEVROLET `10 SILVERADO 1500
Extended Cab V71 Package 4x4. Bedliner. V-8. Red. Remote start. 6,300 miles $26,000 (570) 639-2539
FORD `04 FREESTAR
Limited. Leather. 7 passenger.Remote doors. DVD player, premium sound. Rear A/C. 57,800 miles. $8,995. Call 570-947-0771
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Auto Parts
APPOINTMENT SETTERS NO COLD CALLING!
MITSUBISHI `11
FORD `06 RANGER
2WD, regular cab, 4 Cylinder, 5 speed, CD/radio & cruise control. 64K miles. All maintenance records available. Truck is very clean! $7,700 (570) 401-0684
HONDA `10 ODYSSEY
OUTLANDER SPORT SE AWD, Black interi-
or/exterior, start/ stop engine with keyless entry, heated seats, 18” alloy wheels, many extra features. Only 4,800 miles. 10 year, 100,000 mile warranty. $24,500. Willing to negotiate. Serious inquires only - must sell, going to law school. (570) 793-6844
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 `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. Trade in’s accepted. 570-466-2771
MERCURY `07 MARINER One owner. Luxury
4x4. garage kept. Showroom condition, fully loaded, every option 34,000 miles. REDUCED $15,900 (570)825-5847
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MITSUBISHI `08 RAIDER V
ERY GOOD CONDITION!
29,500 miles. 24X4 drive option, 4 door crew cab, sharp silver color with chrome step runners, premium rims, good tires, bedliner, V-6, 3.7 liter. Purchased at $26,900. Dealer would sell for $18,875. Asking $16,900 (570) 545-6057
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SATURN `04 VUE
65K, Auto, Loaded. Needs transmission/airbags. Book value $10,000. Sell $3,000 or best offer (570) 829-2875 (570) 332-1252
SUZUKI `03 XL-7
85K. 4x4. Auto. Nice, clean interior. Runs good. New battery & brakes. All power. CD. $6,800 570-762-8034 570-696-5444
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SUZUKI `07 XL-7 56,000 miles,
automatic, all-wheel drive, 4 door, air conditioning, all power, CD player, leather interior, tinted windows, custom wheels, $13,000 Call 570-829-8753 Before 5:00 p.m.
TRACTOR TRAILERS
FREIGHTLINER ’97 MIDROOF 475 CAT & 10 speed transmission. $12,000
506 Administrative/ Clerical
FREE PICKUP
570-574-1275 WHEELS, Five each ‘94 Jeep Grand Cherokee OEM Cast wheels (Gold Trim) with Center Caps & P225/70R15 Tires Mounted. Fit many ‘93-’98 Jeep Models. One wheel new with new tire mounted $150, four wheels with mounted tires in excellent condition $125 each. All for $600. negotiable. 570-443-0545
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$ WANTED JUNK $ VEHICLES LISPI TOWING We pick up 822-0995
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FREIGHTLINER ’99 CONDO 430 Detroit, Super 10 transmission. Asking $15,000.
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‘88 FRUEHAUF 45’ with sides. All aluminum, spread axle. $6,500.
Cars & Full Size Trucks. For prices... Lamoreaux Auto Parts 477-2562
WANTED
2 storage trailers. 570-814-4790
Student? Have children in school? This schedule will work great for you! Work part time hours and bring home a full time income. $10-$15 per hour! P/T Day or Evening •No Sales •Paid Training •Blue Cross/vision/dental •Paid Vacation/401k • Advance. Opp. •No exp. necessary • Must be 16 yrs old Please Call To Make An Appointment Sundance Vacations Best Places to Work in PA 1-877-808-1158 EEO Employer
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Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades
CARPENTERS Framing contractor
looking for Carpenters with at least 5 years experience in framing. Must have own transportation & hand tools. You may apply in person on job site. Call 570-430-1539
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CONSTRUCTION
Looking for a person skilled in residential and commercial construction. Must be self motivated and capable of working independently. Please send your resume or work experience to
YTCarpenter@ comcast.net
518 Customer Support/Client Care
CUSTOMER SERVICE 460 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE DIRECTORY 468
Auto Parts
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BEST PRICES IN THE AREA CA$H ON THE $POT, Free Anytime Pickup 570-301-3602
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Accounting/ Finance
TAX PREPARER
Free Tax School. Earn extra income after taking course. Flexible schedules. Small fee for books & supplies. LIBERTY TAX Edwardsville & Wyoming 288-4007 Pittston & Plains 883-7829 Wilkes-Barre & Hanover Twp 208-1096
We are looking for an experienced customer service representative in a busy communications office. Call Center experience is a plus. Self-motivated individual with a dedicated sense of follow thru. Must have computer knowledge and possess good people skills. Competitive starting rate. Pleasant office environment. Must be dependable. Company offers a voluntary Health Benefits Package and 401 K plan. Call 1-888-514-8883 for details ask for Stefanie. Fax resumes to 570-517-5003.
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Education/ Training
EDUCATION
CKLC IS HIRING!
CHILD CARE TEACHER
Associates & related field required. 570-824-7635
527 Food Services/ Hospitality
PART TIME ASSOCIATE MANAGER
Hillside Farms is looking for a parttime 25-30 hour per week Ice Cream Parlor Manager. Weekends and nights are required. Management experience is required. Visit our website thelandsathillside farms.org and click “employment” for more info.
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Janitorial/ Cleaning
CLEANERS
needed part time for Wilkes-Barre & surrounding areas including Scranton. For details call 570-466-1054
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Logistics/ Transportation
FRONT-LOAD AND ROLL-OFF DRIVERS; MECHANIC
Part & Full time. Minimum 2 years experience. Great benefits. Apply in person at Solomon Container Service 495 Stanton St. Wilkes-Barre 570-829-2206
Transportation
DRIVERS WANTED
Class B CDL Required Tanker Endorsement Required Tri-Axle Experience Required All Shifts Available Shell Card A Plus Work Available in the Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Tunkhannock and Williamsport Areas Fax Resume To 570-288-2219 or call Rich @ 570-357-8319
548 Medical/Health
COMMUNITY HOME WORKER Full time week on
Week off schedule (including 7 asleep overnight shifts) to work with individuals with intellectual disabilities in a community home. Experience is helpful, paid training is provided. Valid drivers license is required. For information or application, call IMPACT SYSTEMS, Inc. at (570) 8293671. Starting Salary is $22,048 + benefits Drug free workplace EOE
548 Medical/Health
DIRECT CARE WORKER
Allied Services InHome Services Division has part-time day/weekend hours available in Luzerne County. Minimum of one (1) year home care experience required. If interested, please apply online at: www.alliedservices.org or call Trish Tully at (570) 348-2237. Allied Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED!
FCCY is looking for people to help meet the growing demand for foster homes. Those interested in becoming foster parents call 1-800747-3807. EOE.
554
MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST
Full time for busy surgical practice. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. Send resume & salary requirements to: P.O. Box 1615 Kingston, PA 18704 NURSING PrimeCare Medical is seeking a
PRN LPN
to work in the medical department in the Luzerne County Juvenile Detention center. Contact HR @ 1-800-245-7277 or fax resumes to: 717-651-1865 EOE REF #642
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Other
DELIVERY SETUP PERSON
Part Time. 20-30 hours. Must have PA driver’s license. Must be available Friday-Monday. Call 570-472-2992
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Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair
Other
Production/ Operations
BINDERY PERSON
Experienced in operating & maintaining a 45° Cutter, a Baum 20/20 Folder and a Big Stahl Folder. Willing to work any shift. Competitive wages & benefits. Send resume only, no phone calls. Independent Graphics P.O. BOX 703, Pittston, PA 18640 Phone calls will not be accepted.
600 FINANCIAL 610
Business Opportunities
LIQUOR LICENSE
For Sale in the Dallas Area. Asking $28,000. Call 570-977-9607
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Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair
Panzitta Sales & Service
72 George Ave., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705
Panzitta Sales and Service, a leader in Automotive Equipment Service & Repair, is looking for a energetic and motivated individual to join our team. The person will be required to troubleshoot and repair all types of automotive lifts, tire changers and wheel balancers. Some hydraulic pneumatic & electronic experience will be helpful. The person should possess good customer & problem solving skills. The person will be trained for operation and repairs on all types of equipment. For more information on our company visit our web site at www.panzittasales.com. Requirements: - Prior experience with automotive equipment is a plus - Valid PA driver license required - Lift 20 to 75 lbs regularly without assistance - Technical problem-solving skills - Self starter and dependable - High school graduate
Submit resume to bwas@panzittasales.com or Panzitta Sales & Service 72 George Ave., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705 570-822-6720
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FORD `90 TRUCK
17’ box. Excellent running condition. Very Clean. $4,300. Call 570-287-1246
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Business Opportunities
A Better Career Starts Here!
Your chance to build your own business with a JAN-PRO Cleaning Systems franchise.
Extensive Training Guaranteed Customers Guaranteed Financing No Selling Needed
Just $950 starts your career, so call 570-824-5774 today!
IceBusy CreamWest Parlor/Deli Side
Shopping Center. Soft & Hard Ice Cream, soups, sandwiches, hotdogs. Interior & exterior furniture included. All equipment, inventory & supplies & LLC included. $39,900 No Real Estate 570-287-2552
LUNCH OPPORTUNITY in existing restaurant. Independent operation with an existing Wilkes-Barre Business. Must have own resources and capital. Serious inquiries only. Call 570-287-7191 extension 1
630 Money To Loan “We can erase your bad credit 100% GUARANTEED.” Attorneys for the Federal Trade Commission say they’ve never seen a legitimate credit repair operation. No one can legally remove accurate and timely information from your credit report. It’s a process that starts with you and involves time and a conscious effort to pay your debts. Learn about managing credit and debt at ftc. gov/credit. A message from The Times Leader and the FTC.
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Air Conditioners
AIR CONDITIONER 8,000 BTU remote control $100.50. 570-814-7672
702
Air Conditioners
AIR CONDITIONERS, 18,500 BTU - $100. 8,000 BTU $65. 570-823-8442
708
Antiques & Collectibles
COINS. Roll of silver (pre 1964) dimes. $145. 570-288-2949 RECORD ALBUM COLLECTION 46 total $10. for all. 570-825-9744
WANTED-1968 TOPPS BASEBALL 3D TEST ISSUE
CARDS-ALSO 1960S AND 1970S SETS WANTED.PLEASE CALL DAVE 678-613-9080 YEARBOOKS: Coughlin H.S. 26, 28, 32, 34, 43-44, 46, 49, 51-55, 61, 63, 67, 86-88, 94; GAR H.S. 34-37, 4247, 55-56, 61, 7273, 80, 84, 05, 06, Meyers H.S.: 60, 74-77, Wyoming Valley West H.S. 6869, 71, 73, 78, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 90, 93; Old Forge H.S. 66, 72, 74; Kingston H.S. 38-45, 49, 64; Plymouth H.S. 2933, 35, 37, 38-39, 46-48, 53-55, Hanover H.S. 5152, 54; Berwick H.S. 52-53, 56-58, 60, 67, 68-69; Lehman H.S. 73-76, 78, 80; Westmoreland H.S. 52-54; Nanticoke Area H.S. 76; Luzerne H.S. 51-52, 56-57; West Pittston H.S. Annual 26-28, 31-32, 54, 59-60, 66; Bishop Hoban H.S. 72-75; West Side Central Catholic H.S. 65, 75, 80-81, 84; Pittston H.S. 63; St. Mary’s H.S. 29; Northwest H.S. 73, 76, 77, 78; Lake Lehman H.S. 74, 76, 78 Call 570-825-4721
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RANGE Magic Chef drop-In electric white, with black ceramic top, selfcleaning. Works great. $200. NuTone Exhaust Vent white, with light $30. 570-655-0404 REFRIGERATOR: small cube, very good condition, brown $35. 570-675-4383 STOVE: Frigidaire Gas Stove. Four Burners. $65. Call 570-824-2695
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DISHWASHER Countertop. Danby, White, does 4 place settings & silverware. Variety of settings. $60 or best offer. 570-871-3360 MICROWAVE, Amana, $25, works well. FREEZER, Sears Kenmore 5.0 Cu. Ft. (2 yrs old) Excellent condition. $100. FIRM 570-824-7807 570-545-7006 9am - 9pm OVEN: Infra Chef Halogen Oven $50. SANDWICH MAKER, Cook’s 3 and 1, $30. 570-824-7306 RANGE HOOD Broan. Black with 3 speed fan & light. Ventless. Excellent condition. $75. 570-693-4483 STOVE, G.E., electric. $75. 570-235-6137
Baby Items
BACKLESS BOOSTER SEAT with lap bar 30-60 lbs $5. Car seat, gray with blue trim, good condition $30. Stroller, green & cream plaid asking $30. Baby bath tub with shower $15. Wooden changing table asking $50. 239-5292 SLEEPER Arm’s Reach Co-Sleeper, full size bed side sleeper for infants also doubles as play yard. Khaki gingham color, only used 3 months excellent condition. Retails 199. asking $90.00 Crib Bedding, Ladybug by Kidsline, includes bumper, quilt, crib skirt & sheet,m great condition asking $40. 570-706-0532
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Building Materials
BATHROOM SINK SET: Gerber white porcelain bathroom sink with mirror and medicine cabinet. Matching set. $80. 570-331-8183 BRICK 250 used red brick $30. 570-288-4852
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Cemetery Plots/Lots
FOREST HILLS CEMETERY Carbondale,
Appliances
DEHUMIDIFIER WhirlpooL Accudry $50. 570-814-7672
Appliances
Philadelphia suburb near the old Nabisco & Neshaminy Mall. 2 graves + concrete vault with possibility of double deck. Estimated Value $7,000. Asking $5,000. Call 570-477-0899 or 570-328-3847
MEMORIAL SHRINE CEMETERY 6 Plots Available
726
Clothing
MEN’S CLOTHING Polo shirts, short sleeves size M & L $1.50 each. JEANS size 30-32, 32-32 $2.50 each, buy 2 get 1 free. 474-6967
Looking for that special place called home? Classified will address Your needs. Open the door with classified! SHOES, 2 pair woman’s shoes, new. 2 pair woman’s ankle high, new. Each 1 1/2” heel, size 10M. $30 each. Woman’s black wool cape $25. 570-824-7306
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Commercial/ Industrial Equipment
INDUSTRIAL DIESEL GENERATOR Spartan Model
SG-7500D. 418cc. Direct injection, remote control, electric start, cart. New. $2,500. Call 570-474-6926
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Exercise Equipment
STEPPER: TunTuri, Digital readout and instruction book. Excellent condition. $20 or best offer. 570-696-1703
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Firewood
FIREWOOD, 100% Seasoned, split, delivered OAK by the cord. Available in September only. $140.00 (570) 704-9609
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Furnaces & Heaters
HEATER Corona kerosene portable, new wick $50. 570-814-7672 HEATER. Corona kerosene, portable. $30. 570-824-7807 570-545-7006 9am - 9pm
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Furniture & Accessories
BED, queen size, complete, 2 matching nightstands $400. Couch, leather, $225. Rocking Chair, white wicker $30. End table, wicker white, $25. End table, glass top $20. 570-288-4451 BEDROOM SET, 6 piece, dresser, mirror, chest, full or queen headboard, two night stands. Black with gold trim. $450. 570-814-5477 HEADBOARD queen or full oak colored, arched with mirror, reading light, roll top & marble like shelf in middle $50. 570-301-8515
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Furniture & Accessories
BEDROOM SET, FREE, 5 pieces, includes dresser w/ mirror, chest, 2 night stands, headboard & footboard. Must pick up. Call 570-379-2240 after 4pm. BEDROOM SET, Girl’s, includes twin canopy bed, nightstand, and dresser with mirror, beautiful cream color, excellent condition. Will sacrifice for $300. Must sell. 693-1406 CHINA HUTCH & buffet server 1980’s light colored wood, good condition. $40. Sears championship regulation size pool table, accessories included. $20. Must sell 570-288-9609 COMPUTER DESK, Sauder, drawers & shelves for storage, excellent condition $85. Hutch/TV Cabinet, Sauder, 2 drawers, like new $75. (570) 735-1730 (570) 239-4864
FURNISH FOR LESS
* NELSON * * FURNITURE * * WAREHOUSE * Recliners from $299 Lift Chairs from $699 New and Used Living Room Dinettes, Bedroom 210 Division St Kingston Call 570-288-3607 LIFT CHAIR Needs shampooing $50. 570-814-7672
566 Sales/Business Development
LIKE TALKING TO PEOPLE? Work 3 to 4 days per week YOUR CHOICE
Opening in Wilkes-Barre! We have an opportunity for you as a sales demonstrator! You must enjoy the following:
Talking and engaging people in person Selling a quality product Averaging $10-$17 Please note:
No telemarketing! This is person sales. Must have dependable transportation. Must be able to start immediately.
OPEN INTERVIEWS
May be Separated Rose Lawn Section $450 each 570-654-1596
Wednesday September 14, 2011
MEMORIAL SHRINE LOTS FOR SALE
Ask for Ronald Paesch-the kiosk Program When: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. or 3 p.m. - 5 p.m., only
6 lots available at Memorial Shrine Cemetery. $2,400. Call 717-774-1520 SERIOUS INQUIRES ONLY
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Clothing
PURSE, Louis Vuitton, zippered top & shoulder bag, $325. 570-288-4451
The Times Leader 90 E. Market St & Pennsylvania Ave. Wilkes-Barre, PA Wednesday September 14, 2011 ONLY No Phone Calls Please.
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Furniture & Accessories
DINING ROOM TABLE hardwood with 6 chairs & 2 leafs, Pennsylvania House, walnut color, colonial style, $125. Hardwood buffet & hutch, 1 of the buffet drawers has lined silverware storage, hutch has 3 doors with glass windows, Pennsylvania House, walnut color, colonial style. $175. All matches. Buy both $250. Couch, emerald green, $60. 2 mauve recliners, $30. each. Upholstered chair cranberry & ivory plaid $30. Upholstered mauve ottoman $15. Girls 20” Schwinn white & purple bike $25. All good condition 570-9029472/570-868-6778 KITCHEN ISLAND white, 36”L x 20”W 3 enclosed shelves. 2 large open shelves, 1 pull out door, towel bar $150.Gold & Ivory side hair basket weave sides $50. 570-288-4852 LAMPS (2) parlor stand up, grey metal & black. $25 each. 570-740-1246 TABLE and 4 high back chairs, white, includes cushions, good condition, $75. 570-824-7306
548 Medical/Health
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Furniture & Accessories
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER 50”w x44” hx17” deep, holds 19” TV, 4 shelves with glass door, 2 drawers on bottom, excellent condition $60. Telephone table $50. hutch 55”lx69”hx20”deep. two glass doors on top, 3 shelves, 1 drawer, 2 wooden drawers on bottom, 2 shelves $75. KITCHEN SET wooden table, 64” l includes (2) 12” leaves, 6 chairs $95. Single maple bed & dresser $75. 570-829-0196 OTT-LITE with 3x optical magnifier for reading, hobbies, crafts, adjustable flex neck, natural daylight indoors brings sharpness to details & print work hands free, paid $129. sell $35. 570-288-8689 ROCKER/RECLINER. Cocoa color with winged arms, thick cushioned back. Originally paid $359. Like new condition, never used. $150 . 833-2598 TABLE SOLID WOOD. $25 570-696-3368 WICKER SHELVES (2) standing, 6ft, 5 ft, $30, $15. Can deliver. 883-9404
548 Medical/Health
Children's Behavioral Health Services, Inc. is currently looking for:
Full-Time Therapeutic Staff Support Workers
Bachelor s Degree/Associate Degree in Human Services. Provide 1:1 interventions & support to children. Full-time TSS are guaranteed a minimum of 35 hours per week.
Full-time benefits include: competitive pay, health insurance, paid holidays and vacation days.
Please send, fax or e-mail your resume & letter of interest to:
Children s Behavioral Health Services
Attn: Chuck Kemzura 104 Woodward Hill Rd., Edwardsville, PA 18704
Email: shurd@cbhsinc.com or fax to 714-7231 EOE
Director of Social Services The Jewish Home of Eastern Pennsylvania is seeking a full-time Director of Social Services. Requirements MSW, recent prior experience in a skilled facility, knowledge of OBRA and state regulations required with ability to supervise department staff. Excellent benefit package includes: medical coverage, dental, vision and paid time off. Occasional weekend and holiday coverage required.
Please forward resume or fax to Attention: Scott Blakiewicz, NHA, Director of Human Services sblakiewicz@epix.net or The Jewish Home 1101 Vine Street Scranton, PA. 18411 Fax 570-344-9610 EOE
Furniture & Accessories
VENETIAN BLINDS 39”x40” W, 64” L, new 2 for $5. Louvered inside solid doors, (3), new $20. each. Old chest, white 40 high $20. 570-779-9791 WALL LAMP great for reading or over desk nice wooden base $25. BASKETBALL SWAG LIGHT red, white, blue with orange rim & white net, very good condition. $35.570-288-8689
752 Landscaping & Gardening RIP RAP ROCK, FREE. Used to minimize water erosion. 570-829-1206
758 Miscellaneous
All Junk Cars & Trucks Wanted Highest Prices Paid In CA$H FREE PICKUP
570-574-1275 BEDLINER: 89 Chevy S10 truck bedliner, standard 6’ cab $25. Four barrel carb running from running Chevy motor $50. 5 used storm windows 29x53.5” $50. all. 570-740-1246 after 5pm. BICYCLES Girls 26” $40. Girls 20” $35. Bicycle seat, large $10. 570-822-4251 BOOK/STORAGE CASE, Child’s Step 2 Life & Hide, like new, $20. TOYBOX & SHELVES, matching set, Elmo, like new, $25. 570-735-2694 CAKE PANS Wearever #2723 loose base 8” excellent condition 2 each. both for $5. 570-735-6638
758 Miscellaneous CARGO CARRIER, Sear’s Sport 20SV, black with locking key, excellent condition - used 2 times to go to Florida. $125. 570-829-4776 COFFEE MAKER hunter green & Toaster, $12.for both, 570-868-5275 or 570-301-8515 CURTAINS. Ivory country with tie backs. 13 pair 6372” $20 CHINA, Noritake service for 12. Wheat pattern. $40 570-654-6584 DISHES: Pfaltzgraff Christmas Heritage white with Christmas tree on platesservice for 12 including completer pieces $100 Photoplay magazines1964 JFK & Beatle articles $20. 2 wooden soda cases Pepsi & Nehi $9 Mc Donald Happy Meal Toys from 2002 to 2010. Over 100 of them $20.675-0609 GLASS DOOR. 4 way glass door for bath tub. $25 570-331-8183 GRILL/GAS small, good condition $15. neg. 570-510-7763 TIRE AND RIM. NEW 15” white wall tire and rim for ‘78 Chrysler LeBaron. FR78-15. $45 FIRM 570-824-7807 570-545-7006 9am - 9pm TOILET SEAT Sons Anarchy, airbrushed $85. 570-477-1269 TV 19” Samsung tube 15. Giant Southwest Picture $75. Wooden Teepee Southwest Shelf Stand $60. Southwest Rug, olive green with leaf imprint, approximate. 5x7 asking $40. 570-239-5292
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776 Sporting Goods
GRAND PIANO
GOLF CLUBS Set of woman’s & men’s golf clubs. $50 each. 675-0609
$6,500
OLYMPIC WEIGHT BENCH $175. 400 lb weight set $175. Weight tree $30. 570-817-3016
Samick 6’2” PLAYER PIANO. Piano Disc System. High gloss mahogany. Includes bench & discs. 570-735-1730 570-239-4864
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Pools & Spas
POOL 13’x36” with blow up blue ring, 2 years old, filter, ladder, newer asking $75. 570-762-1015
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Restaurant Equipment
RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT
Bev Air 2 door refrigerator/ sandwich prep table, Model SP48-12, $1300. For details
Call 570-498-3616 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT
SOMERSET TURN OVER MACHINE Model # SPM45, $500; ALSO, Bunn Pour Over Coffee Machine, Model # STF15, $225 For more info, call
570-498-3616
RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT
Somerset Dough Sheeter, Model CAR-100. Only 1 available. $1,500 Call for more info
570-498-3616
776 Sporting Goods AB LOUNGER $10. 570-823-8442
POP-UP cloth paintball bunker/tentnew, red & black. $20. Huffy Micro bike blue, $10. Bike, Next Brand, Wipeout, red, 20” $30. Skateboards $8. each. Plastic bike ramp set, new 50. 570-239-5292 SCOOTER $6. SKATEBOARD $6. 570-779-9791
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Televisions/ Accessories
TELEVISION: GE. 28” works good, needs remote $80. 570-740-1246 TV 21” Good condition $30. 570-823-2267 TV
26” color $20. 570-823-8442
TV COLOR 19” $15. 570-510-7763 TV STAND perfect condition $10. 570-735-1741
Shopping for a new apartment? Classified lets you compare costs without hassle or worry! Get moving with classified! TV: 25” Console RCA. Good condition. $150. Call 570-824-2695
796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise
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570-735-1487 BUYING 11am to 11pm
Tickets
794
ION DRUM ROCKER
DOVER RACE. Oct. 2. Front Row. Section 219. 6 seats. $84 each, negotiable. 570-779-9851
LINEUP ASUCCESSFULSALE INCLASSIFIED! Doyouneedmorespace? A yard or garage sale in classified is the best way tocleanoutyourclosets! You’re in bussiness with classified!
Great way to learn drums! Ion Drum Rocker kit for use with Rock Band, on the Xbox 360. Heavy duty aluminum frame. Comes with 3 durable cymbals. Great rebound on pads, works perfectly. PULSE bass pedal also included, along with drum throne, Rock Band 2 and Beatles Rock Band. $175 for all. 570-814-3383
Looking for the right deal on an automobile? Turn to classified. It’s a showroom in print! Classified’s got the directions!
796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise
PENN STATE TICKETS October 8, 2011 vs. Iowa Section NA seat backs. (2) at $75 each. 570-675-5046 after 6 PM
Wanted: Junk Cars & Trucks Highest Prices Paid!!
786 Toys & Games FOOSBALL TABLE. Great condition. Comes with all parts. $90/best offer. 570-824-7867 PLAYSTATION, FREE, 3 swings & monkey bars. 570-696-3414
788
Stereo/TV/ Electronics
TELEVISION, 51” Samsung, new in box, $500 cash only. 570-407-0588
Say it HERE in the Classifieds! 570-829-7130
We make house calls! Buyer & seller of antiques! We also do upholstering. 570-855-7197 570-328-3428
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Place your pet ad and provide us your email address
Dogs
We Buy:
Gold & Gold coins, Silver, Platinum, old bills, Watches, Costume Jewelry, Diamonds, Gold Filled, Sterling Silver Flatware, Scrap Jewelry, Military items, old Tin & Iron Toys, Canadian coins & paper money, most foreign money (paper/coin). Visit our new location @ 134 Rt. 11, Larksville next to WOODY’S FIRE PLACE & PRO FIX.
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Call 829-7130
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VITO’S & GINO’S
796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise
DOBERMAN PINSCHER
Puppies AKC, red & rust, for appointment call Cooper’s Dobermans 570-542-5158 GERMAN SHEPHERD MALE FOR BREEDING. Excellent disposition for Breeding. AKC females only. Call 570-885-6400
PUG PUPPIES
3 adorable ACA Fawn males. Shots & wormed. 9 weeks old. $350 570-837-3243
This will create a seller account online and login information will be emailed to you from gadzoo.com “The World of Pets Unleashed” You can then use your account to enhance your online ad. Post up to 6 captioned photos of your pet Expand your text to include more information, include your contact information such as e-mail, address phone number and or website.
SHIH-TZU MIX PUPPIES
Parents on premises Shots Current. $400 570-401-1838
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Pet Supplies
BIRD CAGE: Small $10. 570-288-4852
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Video Game Systems/Games
STUCK WITH GARAGE SALE LEFTOVERS?
ACCORDION: Full size Accordion, Excellent Condition. $135. Call 570-824-2695
DINNERWARE, service for 8, $30. 570-824-7306
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GOLF BAG.Foldable, pull-along cart. Excellent shape. $10 788-2388 after 5pm
Musical Instruments
ORGAN: Hammond “Elegante” console 2 keyboards, full pedal board, with matching padded storage bench. $800. 570-735-1730
WE PAY THE MOST IN CASH
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Pet Supplies
CAT LITTER BOX with lid + food dishes $6. 696-3368
906 Homes for Sale
DRUMS
WEST PITTSTON
226 S. Hunter Hwy
To place your ad Call Toll Free 1-800-427-8649 DOG KENNEL, steel & wicker, medium to large size, $30. TANK FILTER, Whisper fish, 55 gallon , barely used, $15. TANK with reptile lid, 10 gallon, $15. 570-235-6137 FISH TANK. 10 gallon, completely set up with stand. Includes 5 live Tropical fish. $50 FIRM 570-881-9444
900 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 906 Homes for Sale Having trouble paying your mortgage? Falling behind on your payments? You may get mail from people who promise to forestall your foreclosure for a fee in advance. Report them to the Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency. Call 1-877FTC-HELP or click on ftc.gov. A message from The Times Leader and the FTC.
DALLAS CUSTOM FAMILY HOME 37 MAPLE ST.
Built 2007. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, double car attached garage, dining room, family room, living room, 125x125 lot, deck. Don’t hesitate, Dallas Schools, 2 story, gas heat, central air, whirlpool tub, walk-in closet, cherry kitchen, stone fireplace, full basement $275,000. Call (570) 498-0825 or email nmarr@ comcast.net.
DALLAS
NEW CONSTRUCTION
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2,400 sq feet $329,000
patrickdeats.com 570-696-1041
26x40, 2 bedroom 1 bath ranch on a 103x200 lot. Fully landscaped with double lot paved driveway. Call 570-788-6798
KINGSTON
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday 12pm-5pm 46 Zerby Ave 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. $134,900 (30 year loan @ 4.5% with 5% down; $6,750 down, $684/month) WALSH REAL ESTATE 570-654-1490
PLAINS
KEYSTONE SECTION 9 Ridgewood Road
TOTAL BEAUTY 1 ACRE- PRIVACY Beautiful ranch 2
bedrooms, 1 bath, attic for storage, washer, dryer & 2 air conditioners included. New Roof & Furnace Furnished or unfurnished. Low Taxes! $123,500
570-885-1512
WEST WYOMING 438 Tripp St
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday 12pm-5pm Completely remodeled home with everything new. New kitchen, baths, bedrooms, tile floors, hardwoods, granite countertops, all new stainless steel appliances, refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, free standing shower, tub for two, huge deck, large yard, excellent neighborhood $154,900 (30 year loan @ 4.5% with 5% down; $7,750 down, $785/month) 570-654-1490
OPEN HOUSE SUN. 12-5 232 North Street Completely remodeled two story home with, 2 bedroom & 1.5 baths. New kitchen, bath, carpet, tile, hardwoods, all appliances, including washer & dryer in upstairs bath. This is an awesome home with lots of extra amenities, large closet space, driveway, nice yard and neighborhood. $139,900 with $5,000 down, financing at 4.5% 30 yrs, monthly payment of $875. (Owner financing available also.) Call Bob at 570-654-1490
Looking to buy a home? Place an ad here and let the sellers know! 570-829-7130
WILKES-BARRE 129 & 131 Matson Ave Double Block, 6 rooms + bath on each side. $79,000 Call 570-826-1743
WILKES-BARRE . F OR SALE BY OWNER
Move in condition! 3 bedroom. 1.5 bath. Hardwood floors. Gas heat. Dining room, living room, kitchen & detached garage. $55,000 (570) 239-6308
912 Lots & Acreage
DALLAS
Located in Top Rated Dallas Schools 2 Acres $39,500 5 Acres $59,900 We challenge anyone to find similar acreage in this desirable of a location at these prices. Costs to develop land make this irreplaceable inventory at these prices and gives the next owner instant equity at our expense. Call owner. 570-245-6288
Say it HERE in the Classifieds! 570-829-7130
MOUNTAIN TOP
Crestwood school district. 50 acres. Pond & mixed terrain. Surveyed & perked. Rte 437. $187,500 570-510-7914
915 Manufactured Homes
ASHLEY Colony
1995 Keystone 16’ X 76’ Mobile Home. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, laundry room & bonus sun room included. Large corner lot + 2 sheds. Lot Fee only $240/ month. Priced to sell at $20,000. 45 Tamara Hill, Ashley Park. For a showing leave a message at 570-417-8704
ASHLEY PARK Laurel Run & San
Souci Parks, Like new, several to choose from, Financing &Warranty, MobileOneSales.net Call (570)250-2890
927
Vacation Locations
POCONO TIMESHARE
Worldwide priveleges. 1 bedroom. Furnished. 40% off. Call 845-536-3376
941
Apartments/ Unfurnished
EXETER
2 bedroom, 2nd floor. Off-street parking, washer, dryer, range included. Central air, gas heat. $625 month + security and references. 570-299-7103
FORTY FORT
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BEAUMONT
Country 2nd floor apartment. 2 bedrooms, kitchen & living room. Water, sewer & heat included. Nice Yard. No Pets. $600/ month + security. 570-639-2256 Leave a Message
DALLAS
In town 2 bedroom, 1st floor, full kitchen & living room. Water, sewer & garbage included. Nice yard. No Pets. Off street parking. $575 + security 570-639-2256 Leave a Message
Land for sale? Place an ad and SELL 570-829-7130
DUPONT
2 bedroom with office, off street parking, w/d hookup, non smokers. $440/per month plus utilities. Call (908)362-8670
1st floor. 1 bedroom Kitchen, living room, bath, front porch. Heat, water & sewer included. Off street parking. Washer/Dryer hookups. $550 + security 570-574-2829
Sell your own home! Place an ad HERE 570-829-7130
FORTY FORT 5 room, 2 bedroom
apartment. $585. Includes all utilities except phone & cable. Call 570-287-2765
FORTY FORT All utilities included.
Clean 4 room 2nd floor. Appliances. Covered parking. Non smoking, no pets. Starting at $635/month. 570-714-2017
HANOVER TWP. Available Now!
Beautiful 2nd floor, 3 bedroom. Wall to wall carpet, large living room & kitchen, 2nd floor porch with spectacular views, washer/ dryer hookup. Garbage & sewer included. $650/ month + utilities & security. Call (570) 592-4133
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HANOVER/GREEN
3 room, 2nd floor, small back porch, enclosed front porch. Stove & fridge included. Heat, water, garbage and sewer included. Washer, dryer hookup. Parking spot available. $500 + 1 month security. Call (570) 824-2602 Leave Message
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KINGSTON
72 E. W alnut St. 2nd floor, located in quiet neighborhood. Kitchen, living room, dining room, sun room, bathroom. 2 large and 1 small bedroom, lots of closets, built in linen, built in hutch, hardwood floors, fireplace, storage room, yard. New washer/ dryer, stove & fridge. Heat and hot water included. 1 year lease + security. $950 570-406-1411
HARVEY S LAKE
Recently remodeled 2 bedroom, 2 bath. 1st floor. Laundry hookup. Off-street parking. Available Sept 15. $625. References & security. 570-592-3023 or 570-793-9072
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KINGSTON
27 Penn St. 1/2 double. 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths. Gas heat, 2 heating zones. New paint & carpet. Washer/ dryer hookup. Yard. Parking. 3 porches. $750 + utilities, Not Section 8 approved. No pets. 570-714-1530 KINGSTON 595 MARKET ST
BRAND NEW
2 bedroom apartment. $650 + utilities. No pets / No smoking. Off street parking, air, new appliances & microwave, laundry. Security, references & Background check required. 570-288-4508
KINGSTON
Newly remodeled 2 bedroom, central heat & air, off-street parking, wall to wall, washer/dryer hookup, No pets. $475 Call 570-288-9507
KINGSTON
Rutter Ave. REDUCED! 1 bedroom 1st floor, large living room, neutral decor. Gas heat, water included. Off street parking. No pets. $410 plus security & lease. 570-793-6294
KINGSTON
Very nice, 3 rooms & bath. All utilities. Parking. Non-smoking. No pets. $575. Single Occupancy Call 570-287-3985
NANTICOKE
2nd floor, 1 bedroom non smoking. Water & sewer included. No pets. 1 year lease + references. $380/month + security & utilities. Call 570-735-3719
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LUZERNE
41 Mill Street 1st floor, 2 bedroom, large bath with shower, stove, refrigerator and dishwasher, washer/dryer hookup, 1 car attached garage. Fieldstone working fireplace. Non Smoking. Too many extras to mention, call for more details. $720 + utilities. 570-288-3438
LUZERNE
Cozy 1 bedroom, 2nd floor. Kitchen, living area. New flooring, private entrance, yard access. Off street parking. $440/mo. Water & trash included. Security & 1 year lease. No pets. Call (570) 760-5573
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PITTSTON AREA Apartments for
Rent. 2nd floor, washer, dryer hook ups, heat & water included. No pets. Call 570-654-2433
SUGAR NOTCH
Charming 2 bedroom. Wall to wall carpeting, completely renovated. $450/mo. Tenant responsible for own utilities. 570-822-6184
W. WYOMING
2 bedroom. Appliances. New carpet. Fresh paint. $500/month + security, utilities & references. Off street parking. Absolutely no smoking or pets! Call (570) 693-1288
WEST PITTSTON
159 Elm St. 2 bedroom Townhouse w/full basement. 1.5 baths, off street parking. $600/per month + utilities & security. No Pets 570-283-1800 M-F 570-388-6422 all other times
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Sun porch. Wall to wall carpet. Plenty of parking. $800/ month - heat, water, sewage & garbage paid by owner. NO PETS! Call (570) 474-5568
PITTSTON
2 bedroom. All appliances included. utilities paid; All electricity by tenant. Everything brand new. Off street parking. $750 + security & references 570-969-9268
2 bedroom, 2nd floor. $400 + utilities. No pets. 570-654-6737 570-212-2908 570-362-4019
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WILKES-BARRE 1 block from General
Hospital. 2nd floor, 1 bedroom apartment. Includes stove, dishwasher, fridge. Off street parking. Well maintained. $525 + utilities, security, lease & references. No pets/non smoking 570-262-3230
WILKES-BARRE Maffett St
Just off Old River Road. 7 room, 3 bedroom, 2nd floor duplex. Off street parking, deck in rear. Ample closet / storage. Neutral decor. Appliances included. $625 + utilities, security & lease. No pets. 570-793-6294
WILKES-BARRE SOUTH TWO APARTMENTS 2 bedroom & a 1/2 half double. Water & sewer included. Off street parking. Serious inquiries only. $600 & 850. month . 570-242-3327
WILKES-BARRE
West River Street 1 bedroom apartment available. Hardwood flooring & appliances included. Heat, water, sewer & trash also included. Walking distance to Wilkes University. Pet Friendly. Available Sept. 1. $600. 570-969-9268
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WEST PITTSTON Lease 9,000 sq.
ft. for $600/month net. Clean, 1/2 bath. Owner. 908-852-4410
950
Half Doubles
LUZERNE 3 bedroom, electric
stove, modern kitchen/bath & laundry, large closets & attic storage. Very clean in quiet neighborhood with yard. Tenant responsible for utilities. No Pets. $600. (570) 760-5573
WILKES-BARRE WILKES-BARRE
2 & 3 bedroom, 1 bath apartments near General Hospital $525 & $575 + utilities, first, last & security. No pets. 570-821-0463
3 bedroom. Washer dryer hookup. $600 + utilities. Call 570-954-7919
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HUNLOCK CREEK Sylvan Lake
1 Bedroom house for rent. $500 + utilities. Available September 1st. No pets. Call 570-256-7535
JENKINS TOWNSHIP
Executive condo, end unit with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, large 1st floor Master Suite, Living room, Dining room, hardwood throughout 1st floor, kitchen with granite counters & all stainless steel appliances, loft study, gas Fireplace, alarm system, laundry room, large walkout basement, 2 car garage, rear deck & side covered patio. All season maintenance provided. Available October 2011. No pets; References required, $2000 / month + security. Call 570-313-1229
NANTICOKE
Desirable Lexington Village Nanticoke, PA Many ranch style homes. 2 bedrooms 2 Free Months With A 2 Year Lease $795 + electric
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bath, & big yard. $950/ month + security & 1st month, No pets. Ask for Bob or Jean 570-477-3599 or 570-477-2138
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PITTSTON
Newly Remodeled 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home. New tile kitchen and bath. Gas Hot water heat. $900 + utilities Call 570-237-2076
PITTSTON SINGLE HOME
3 bedrooms. New carpeting. No pets. $625 + utilities & security deposit. Call (570) 654-0640
pets. References & security deposit $500/mos + utilities Call (570) 430-1308
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SHAVERTOWN
2 story, 3 bedroom, 2 bath with detached garage, large front porch, deck with stream in back yard. Zoned commercial. 1/2 moon driveway. $975/month + first & last. Call (570) 332-8922 for an appointment.
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SHAVERTOWN Near Burger King
3 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath, 3 season room, hardwood floors, off street parking & gas heat. 1 year Lease for $975/month + 1 month security. Garbage, sewer, refrigerator, stove, washer/dryer & gas fireplace included. (570) 905-5647 AVAILABLE SEPT. 1
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Rooms
WEST PITTSTON
Rooms for rent in large, furnished Victorian Home. Hardwood floors. Stainless steel Appliances & washer /dryer. Off street parking. $500 $600 / month. All utilities, cable & internet included. Call 570-430-3100
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SAINT JOHN Apartments
FREE
419 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre
Secured Senior Building for 62 & older. 1 bedroom apartments currently available for $501. per month INCLUDES ALL UTILITIES. YOU regulate heat & air conditioning Laundry Room Access Community Room/Fully equipped kitchen for special events Exercise Equipment 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance Garage & off street parking Computer / Library area Curbside public transportation
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IN THE HEART OF WILKES-BARRE
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Bear Creek Township
SHAVERTOWN 1 bedroom cottage.
Nice location. $595/month + first & last. Call (570) 332-8922
PLAINS 2 bedroom. No
953 Houses for Rent
BEAR CREEK VILLAGE
Fully furnished lakefront cottage. 2 bedrooms, 2 fireplaces. $900/month + utilities. Call 570-472-3672
NOXEN 3 bedroom, 1 1/2
NANTICOKE
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953 Houses for Rent
WILKES-BARRE/NORTH
Near General hospital. Single 3 bedrooms, appliances, gas heat, $525 + utilities. Call (570) 824-1431
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