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This week, I’d like to share with you a delightful e-mail I received from one Dr. John Kojo. My favorite part is in the last sentence of the first paragraph.
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as the receiver of the trunk which worth’s $38,000,000.00 so that we will get through the clearance and share 50 percent each. You know that we need each other for the project to be completed, so let us work From the Desk of Dr JOHN with one spirit. Send me detail KOJO of address and airport for the Decongestion Unit, diplomat coming. I am in the Head of Customs, Kotoka Intl. system and know what to do Airport, regarding the airport regulations Accra Ghana. West Africa and rules, so we do not need to have problems about the Attention: Beneficiary, departure of the trunk from here. There are two consignment We waill complete the release which was seized by our order in your name and have the office here at the airport when trunks to ourselves, when the departing to a foreign beneficiary diplomat delivers it to you I will after we scanned and knew proceed with my coming. it was money we requested clearance certificate before the Let me hear from as soon as release. Since that long period you read this email so that we there have not been anybody can know what to do next please. coming to claim it and now I used the information to reach Regards, the beneficiary but was told he is Dr. JOHN KOJO dead. So now I want the two of Head of Customs us to work and claim the money -- Michael Lello since am the head custom here Weekender Editor for our benefit. I am due for leave but before then I want to Contact us put your name on the documents letters@theweekender.com
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HEAD GAMES: Reviewing new releases from Motorhead and Radiohead
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6GETTING OLD YOUNG (1) Jack Smeltzer broke a record in the tractor pull championships in Columbus, Ohio, in January — doing a “full (track-length) pull” of 692 pounds. Jack is 7 years old. The National Kiddie Tractor Pullers Association (holding 80 events a year for ages 3 through 8) uses bicycles instead of motors. Ms. Brooke Wilker, 5, was the youngest champ, lugging 300 pounds 28 feet. (2) Walmart announced in January that it would soon offer a full line of makeup especially for 8-year-olds (and up), by GeoGirl, including mascara, sheer lip gloss, pink blush and purple eye shadow, all supposedly designed for young skin. (An executive of Aspire cosmetics said her research revealed a potential market of 6year-olds.)
GREAT ART! — David Morice, of Iowa City, Iowa, a teacher at Kirkwood Community College, was best known for a series of “Poetry Comics” until he decided last year to write 100-page poems every day for 100 days, until he had a book totaling 10,000 pages (actually, 10,119). For some reason, the University of Iowa Libraries has published the finished poem, online and in a 2-foot-high hardcopy stack. (Strangely, in a 480word article describing Morice’s feat, the Iowa City Press-Citizen included not even a hint about the poems’ subject matter.) — In January, Toronto sculptor-photographer Lisa Murphy added to her reputation for devising “porn for the blind” by producing four more hand-molded erotic figures generated by using clay to replicate photographic scenes of nude and lingerie-clad models (accompanied by descriptions in Braille). “The butt was the hardest to sculpt,” she said. “I wanted to get it nice and even, and give it a feminine softness so it would actually feel like a woman’s butt.” Her first book, “Tactile Mind,” with 17 such raised erotic works, sells for $225 (Cdn). — Ripley’s Believe It or Not! museum is already home to an artist’s rendition of da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” made from burned toast, and now comes a recent version by Laura Bell of Roscommon, Mich.: da Vinci’s masterpiece made with clothesdryer lint. Bell said she did about 800 hours of laundry of variouscolored towels to obtain lint of the proper hues, and then worked 200 more hours to construct the 14foot-long, 4-foot-high mural. THE CONTINUING CRISIS Surprise! (1) New Zealand
traffic officer Andy Flitton cited an unnamed speeder recently for the second time in two years — 11,000 miles from the spot of the first ticket. Flitton had moved from the U.K. to New Zealand, and unknown to him, the motorist himself had relocated to New Zealand last year. When Flitton stopped the man in Wellington in December 2010, the motorist recognized Flitton as the one who had ticketed him on the A5 highway near London. (2) Rap singer Trevell Coleman, trying to bring “closure” and “get right with God” for having shot a man in 1993 (since he was never caught), confessed the assault to New York City police in December, hoping that his humility might impress a judge. However, police checked and then booked Coleman — for murder. Said Coleman, “(F)or some reason, I really didn’t think that (the victim had) died.” — “That Was Easy!”: (1) Several students at Texas’ Carrizo Springs High School were suspended in December, and a teacher placed on leave, after a parent complained that her son had been grabbed by the shirt and stapled to a classroom wall. She said it was at least the second time that it had happened. (2) Jodi Gilbert was arrested in Jamestown, N.Y., in January and charged with domestic violence — stapling her boyfriend in the head several times with a Stanley Hammer Tacker. — In November, a Taiwanese factory owner accidentally dropped 200 $1,000 bills (worth about $6,600 in U.S. dollars) into an industrial shredder, turning them into confetti. Luckily, Taiwan’s Justice Ministry employs a forensic handwriting analyst who excels at jigsaw puzzles on the side. Ms. Liu Hui-fen worked almost around the clock for seven days to piece together the 75 percent of each bill sufficient to make them legally exchangeable.
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GOVERNMENT IN ACTION! — Everyone washes hair, but those who want a license to apply shampoo in Texas need 150 hours of training, with 100 hours in “theory and practice of shampooing,” including a study of “neck anatomy.” A February Wall Street Journal report on excessiveness of state regulation highlighted California’s year-long training to be a barber, Alabama’s 750-hour schooling standard for a manicurist’s license, and Michigan’s 500 practice hours for performing massages. (By contrast, many less-tightly regulated states seem not to suffer. Connecticut, without licensing, fielded only six complaints last year against manicurists — four of which involved disputes over gift cards.) Next up for licensing, perhaps: cat groomers in Ohio. — What Budget Crunch? The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reported in January that despite an array of pressing problems, the Broward County public school system has paid about $100,000 per year since 2004 to build and maintain special gardens at selected schools in order to lure butterflies for pupils to study. — Government That Works: (1) The 2009 federal stimulus program came through just in time with $34,000 for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Kearneysville, W.Va., laboratory. Work on the recent dangerous increase in
Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs was in jeopardy because money had run out for design of a workable air distribution system for the offices. (2) The City Commission of San Antonio, Fla. (population 1,052), passed an ordinance in January restricting, to a tiny portion of town, where registered sex offenders could live. However, San Antonio has only one sex offender, and that man is exempt from the law because he already lives there.
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APPETITE FOR ADLER Adler’s Appetite, a band led by former Guns N’ Roses drummer Steven Adler also featuring Chip Z’Nuff (Enuff Z’Nuff), Michael Thomas (Faster Pussycat), Alex Grossi (Quiet Riot) and Rick Stitch (Ladyjack), will play at Brews Brothers West (75 Main St., Luzerne) on Sunday, May 22, according to the band’s website. Ticket information wasn’t available at press time. RECORD LOVERS UNITE The Million Dollars of Music CD and Record Fair will return to NEPA Sunday Feb. 27 from 10 a.m. through 5 p.m. at St. Mary’s Community Center (320 Mifflin Ave., Scranton). Held semiannually since 1992, the event will feature more than 30 music dealers buying and trading CDs, DVDs and records spanning from the 1940s to the present. Admission is free. For more info call 607.648.4997. ‘GOAT BOY’ AND RALPHIE Comedians Ralphie May and Jim Breuer will bring their Monsters of Comedy tour to the F.M. Kirby Center (71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre) Saturday, March 26 at 8 p.m. Tickets ($40.10) go on sale Friday, Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. at the box office, Ticketmaster outlets, www.kirbycenter.org or by calling 570.826.1100. AN OUTRAGEOUS DEVELOPMENT The Outrageous jewelry, accessories and gift store will open a new location in WilkesBarre’s Midtown Village on South Main Street in early March, according to a press release from the company. The new location will replace the Dallas store. The Scranton store in the Casey Laundry Building will remain open. For more information, call 570.341.1443 or visit www.outrageousonline.com. BIG GIG FOR EDELWEISS Stroudsburg-based indie band Edelweiss will headline The Knitting Factory (361 Metropolitan Ave.) in Brooklyn Saturday, Feb. 26 in a show that starts at 8 p.m. Also on the bill are Carraway, Mitchy C, The Blue Pages and Mainland Fever. You can
Jim Breuer, above, and Ralphie May will perform at the F.M. Kirby center March 26 as part of their Monsters of Comedy tour. buy tickets ($10) at bk.knittingfactory.com. Edelweiss’ members range between 14 and 17 years old. The band recently released its debut maxi single, “(NO),” which was produced by Jeremy Sklarsky (Freelance Whales, The Morning Benders) at Threshold Studios in New York City. “(NO)” is currently the Weekender MP3 of the Week. The maxi single can be downloaded for free at edelweissofficial.bandcamp.com. ANOTHER FEST FOR ‘FORGED’ “Forged,” a locally shot and produced independent film, has been selected for the San Diego Latino Film Festival (March 10-20). “Forged” recently won Best Film at the HBO New York Latino Film Festival as well as the Outstanding Film Award at the Providence Latin American Film Festival and was screened at the Los Angeles Latino Film Festival. It was directed by William Wedig and executive produced by Joe Van Wie. “Forged” earned the top spot in the San Diego festival, landing three screenings in prime spots. The film is set to be in select theaters this summer. CONSPIRING WITH A CHIMP Local jazz/techno group Rogue Chimp will open for Conspirator, which features members of The Disco Biscuits and Lotus, at the Sherman Theater (524 Main St., Stroudsburg) on Saturday, March 5. A bus will be available for Rogue Chimp fans leaving downtown Scranton
COUNTRY FOURSOME Live Nation announced its Country Megaticket, a fourshow package at Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain (1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton), featuring Sugarland with Sara Bareilles (June 18), Brad Paisley with Blake Shelton and Jerrod Niemann (July 22), Jason Aldean with Chris Young and Thompson Square (Aug. 25) and Toby Keith with Eric Church (Sept. 15). You can purchase tickets to all four shows using the green ($120), gold ($325) or platinum ($420) packages, all of which feature different perks. For details, visit www.megaticket.com. The packages will go on sale at that site beginning Friday, Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. AVENGED SEVENFOLD RETURNS Avenged Sevenfold’s Welcome To The Family Tour, which also features Three Days Grace and Sevendust, will stop at Mohegan Sun Arena (255 Highland Park Blvd., WilkesBarre Twp.) on Friday, April 29. Tickets ($25-$44.75) go on sale Friday, Feb. 25 at noon via Ticketmaster outlets and the box office. BLUES BENEFIT A benefit show for the Pennsylvania Blues Festival will be held Sunday, Feb. 27 from 3-9 p.m. at Ben’s Manhattan (209 W. 38th St., New York City). The free show will feature the Alexis P. Suter Band, The Michael Packer Blues Band, Bobby Kyle Band, Queen Tipsy, The Deacons and “special guests.” Michael Cloeren, who presented the now-defunct Pocono Blues Festival at Jack Frost Big Boulder, will present the inaugural Pennsylvania Blues Festival July 30 and 31 at Blue Mountain Ski Area near Palmerton. W
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MUSIC ON THE MENU changed, the root of Militia’s sound has always been metal — especially Metallica. “Raw power,” says Lameo, 38, when asked what first drew the group to the band. “That’s about it. And how they rose up from nothing — not getting radio play — to becoming one of the biggest bands. If James Hetfield got sick and couldn’t tour, Boggs could jump right in and sound exactly like him.” Still, Lameo says that despite its ability to perfectly cover their songs and after five years of playing nothing but Metallica, the band knew by the mid to late ’90s it needed to expand. On the local music scene, alternative rock bands such as Tribes were packing them in and the Seattle sound continued to interest many club goers. But with primary influences like Rush and — particularly for Lameo — Black Sabbath, the band still wasn’t about to stray too far from its metal roots. Lameo says he simply loves the work of Tony Iommi. “His songs aren’t crazy hard to play, but he gets his meaning across,” he says. “They’re powerful. His riffs are so catchy. I like him more as a riff player than a lead player.” In addition to its infamous gig with Motorhead, Militia has shared the stage with acts such as Testament, Overkill, Type O Negative, Dope, Biohazard, L.A.
Guns and longtime regional favorites Harpo. Also now included in the group’s setlist are tunes by Seether, Rage Against The Machine, Nirvana and Drowning Pool. The band does not lack confidence when it hits the stage. “We always use a full PA and a full light show, and we put on a show,” says Lameo. “We want people to say, ‘Holy (expletive), they were incredible. That guy reminded me of Angus Young.’ We move around constantly on stage. We all have long hair and our heads are always banging. We have moving lights — intelligent lighting — and smoke machines. Boggs is on the stage, off the stage, in with the crowd. And we go from song-to-song-tosong-to-song … “I know a lot of bands say they’re high-energy, but you’ve got to see us. My neck is sore for two days after a show.” Even Lemmy — disagreements over beer aside — would have to say that’s pretty metal. W
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the over-the-top emotionalism it deployed then. “The King Of Limbs” closes strongly, as knotty guitars weave in and out of the richly textured “Separator.” “In Rainbows,” the band’s previous album, was easier to digest; this one offers greater, Selway’s hi-hat patterns bounce albeit odder, rewards for repeat between the left and right listens. “The King Of Limbs” speakers, and exotic percussion is a weird record — probably peppers “Little By Little.” not as weird as “Kid A” and With the otherworldly nature “Amnesiac” — but there’s a of the music, it should not get human spirit beating underneath. lost in the conversation that It can be heard in moments like Yorke has grown as a singer. the hand tapping on an acoustic “The King Of Limbs” finds him guitar during “Give Up The at his best, singing with fullGhost.” blown soul and r&b authority Each Radiohead release is on “Lotus Flower” and distant unique in its own right. “The outer-space balladry on “Codex.” King Of Limbs” is a worthy “Codex” itself is a stunning member of that eight-album song, an airy slice of piano and canon — whether or not it’s what vocals, the type of epic song you expected or wanted from one Radiohead began delivering in of music’s most individualistic the ’90s with “High and Dry” and iconoclastic artists. and “Fake Plastic Trees.” But the -- Michael Lello band seems fully removed from Weekender Editor
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Radiohead seems to get off on confounding expectations; even the mundane exercise of a release date becomes an opportunity for trickery. The band announced its new album “The King Of Limbs” was to come out Saturday, but on Friday — surprise! — the record was made available. Before you’d even heard a note, Radiohead had messed with your mind. Focused and dark, the album opens with “Bloom,” layers of jittery percussion and an out-of-place Colin Greenwood bass line with Thom Yorke’s ethereal vocals floating above. Driving guitars push “Morning Mr Magpie” as drummer Phil
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Sean Rowe’s magical poetry After hearing the delicate strings that start “Surprise,” the lead track on Sean Rowe’s “Magic,” it’s almost a shock when the musician’s vocals kick in. You can’t help but draw comparisons to Leonard Cohen or Tom Waits upon hearing Rowe’s entrancing and emotive baritone — and again when you listen to his narrative lyrics. “I thought love was just a strip mall/ Baby, you are a surprise,” he shares during the
aforementioned song. “Time to Think” is rueful and melancholy thanks to bowed bass from Clarke Foley and cello by Monica Wilson-Roach and the haunting backing vocals of Cara May Gorman. “Night” is light and airy while “Old Black Dodge” sounds like classic Southern blues, especially when Rowe and Gorman deliver the “Hey Jesus, what’s that line?” lyric together. “Jonathan” is incredible. It begins with shakers and plucked strings before the song kicks in with crunchy electric guitar. Rowe’s vocal rhythm is reminiscent of a beat poet reading his work aloud as Troy Pohl provides great piano. “The Walker,” about someone who isn’t “up to much/ I’m just walking around,” is so intimate you can hear a chair creak. “Wet” slowly builds on lilting guitar and brilliant bursts of Rowe’s electric guitar to reach Adrian Cohen’s powerfully placed piano before ending with Wilson-Roach’s sweeping cello. “You don’t need to cut your life/ On these razorblades or these kitchen knives,” Rowe tells the battered woman at the song’s core. “Wrong Side of the Bed” is another highlight and the most different-sounding song on the album; it’s in the funky vein of Roxy Music’s “Love is the Drug.” Closer “The Long Haul” offers a searing end to Rowe’s 10-song enchanted outing.
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More than three decades after releasing its first album, Motorhead is still charging ahead, daunted neither by age nor the trappings of popularity. The band’s latest release, “The World Is Yours,” is a furious mix of distorted, bass-heavy songs that are sure to please fans and alienate their neighbors. Once again, Motorhead has skillfully blended -- Nikki M. Mascali the energy and attitude of punk rock with Weekender Associate Editor the power and volume of heavy metal to
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produce a sound that is (almost) uniquely its own. From the opening bars of “Born to Lose” through the final chord in “Bye Bye Bitch Bye Bye,” it’s clear that Motorhead still has a lot to say on “The World Is Yours.” The songs are occasionally introspective and somewhat solemn (“Rock ’n’ Roll Music” or “Brotherhood of Man”) but are more often nihilistic and completely unapologetic (“Get Back In Line,” “Outlaw” or “I Know What You Need”). Even at age 65, Lemmy Kilmister sounds just as intimidating as he did on Motorhead’s earliest albums, his gruff vocals just as much a part of the band’s sound as his bass guitar is. However, the question that remains is whether or not a band like Motorhead can still be relevant in today’s world. Is this Motorhead’s best album? Hardly. Does “The World Is Yours” mark a new chapter for the band or a foray into new territory? No. However, what it does do is make the listener want to turn the volume all the way up, roll the windows down and put the pedal through the floor. In this reviewer’s humble opinion, that is all that a Motorhead album ever has (or will have) to do. -- Michael Irwin Weekender Correspondent
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37 E. South St., Wilkes-Barre Eww Yaboo / Langor: March 20, 8 p.m., $5, all ages Mountains / Mascara: April 3, 8 p.m., $5, all ages MV & EE ft. Mick Flower: April 10, 8 p.m., $5, all ages
DOWNTOWN ARTS
(47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre) Cavalcade of Jazz Revisited: Feb. 25, opening reception ft. Lee Vincent Memorial Band, 7 p.m. $40 reception/ concert, $20 concert only. Call 570.905.7308 for info. Running Into Walls / Seraph / Gaje / Basixx / Penpal / Shakenbake / MC Diesis-I: Feb. 26, 9 p.m., $10 Running Into Walls / The Nineties / Conscious Pilot: March 19, 8 p.m., $10, all ages.
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352 Adams Ave., Scranton Grooms / Sisters / Eww Yaboo / Girls Galore: Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m., $5-$7
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F.M. KIRBY CENTER
71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre Phone: 570.826.1100 Robert Cray / Shemekia Copeland: Feb. 25, 7 p.m., $34.50-$44.50 The Peking Acrobats: March 5, 4 p.m., $25-$12.50 George Jones: March 6, 7:30 p.m., $27.50-$57.50 (tickets from original date of 12/10/10 honored) Gabriel Iglesias: March 13, 7 p.m., $36 The Temptations: March 19, 7:30 p.m., cost TBA NEPA Philharmonic: March 25, $10$60 “Monsters of Comedy” with Ralphie May & Jim Breuer: March 26, 8 p.m., $40.10 (on sale 2/25, 10 a.m.) Madeline and the Bad Hat: March 30, $6.50 Firefall / Poco / Pure Prairie League: April 7, 7:30 p.m., $32-$42 Disney’s Imagination Movers: April 9, 1:30 & 4:30 p.m., $20-$34 Larry King: April 15, 8 p.m., $45-$65
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1307 Park Ave., Williamsport, Phone: www.thehivepa.com It Prevails / The World We Knew / Betrayal / Sovereign Strength / Slave To The Kill / Upon Fallen Kings / The Last Ten Seconds Of Life: March 1, 6 p.m., $10 from bands, $13 at door Delusions / From Atlantis / Thoughts In Reverse / Annihilus / Where There’s A Will / Empyreal: March 10, 6 p.m., $10 Venia / Dead Icons / Ill Intent / Terrible Minds / Fight With Honor / Ghostwalk: March 23, 6 p.m., $10 August Burns Red / Set Your Goals / Texas In July / An Early Ending / My Heart To Fear: March 29, 6 p.m., $20 advance, $25 at door Weight of the Crown / The Greenery / Terrible Minds / Dead And Dreaming / Blackwater / The Teeth: April 19, 6 p.m., $10
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14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe, 570.325.0249, www.jtams.net Kasmir (Led Zeppelin tribute): March 5, 8:30 p.m., $20
The Glengarry Bhoys: March 11, 8:30 p.m., $26 Tartan Terrors: March 12, 8:30 p.m., $35 Childhoods End (Pink Floyd tribute): March 26, 8:30 p.m., $23 Willy Porter: April 9, 8:30, $23
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255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Twp. Harlem Globetrotters: Feb. 25, 7 p.m., $26.20-$126.65 Sesame Street Live Elmo’s Green Thumb: March 3-6, TIMES VARY, $25.20-$37.45 Monster Jam: March 11-13, TIMES VARY, $34.30-$49.75 Elton John: April 22, 8 p.m., $29-$139 Avenged Sevenfold / Three Days Grace / Sevendust: April 29, 7 p.m., $25-$44.75 (on sale 2/25, noon)
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15 N. River St., Plains Twp. 570.821.9825 Joe Herbert & The Mad Amalgamation: March 18, 9 p.m.
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325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe 866.605.7325 or visit pennspeak.com. The Pink Floyd Experience: Feb. 24, 8 p.m., $30-$35 The Saw Doctors: March 5, 8 p.m., $32-$37.75 Arrival – The Music of ABBA: March 11, 8 p.m., $30.75-$36.50 Big Shot (Billy Joel tribute): March 12, 8 p.m., $17 Loretta Lynn: March 19, 8 p.m., $38$48 Thin Lizzy: March 24, 8 p.m., $35.75$40.75 Slaughter / Jani Lane: March 25, 8 p.m., $32 Molly Hatchet / Blackfoot: March 26, 8 p.m., $30 Yes: March 30, 8 p.m., $54.25-$60.25 Randy Travis: April 1, 8 p.m., $48.25$53.25 Live Wire: April 2, 8 p.m., $28 Dave Mason: April 14, 8 p.m., $30 Get the Led Out: April 15, 8 p.m., $31-$41.75 Travis Tritt: April 29, 8 p.m., $46.25$51.25
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665 N. River St., Plains Phone: 570.822.2992 Valley Cats “All Star High School Jazz Band:” Feb. 23, 6 p.m. Devon Allman’s Honeytribe: Feb. 23, 10 p.m. Sisterhood of Song: Feb. 24 Cabinet: Feb. 25 Dub Is A Weapon: Feb. 26 George Wesley: March 3 The Best / Mike Doughtery: March 4 Jam Stampede: March 5 Clarence Spady Band: March 11 Strawberry Jam: March 12 Donna Jean Godchaux Band / Jeff Mattson: March 17, $10 Misty Mountain (Tribute to Led Zeppelin): March 19 The Woody Brown’s Project: March 25 Miz: March 26 Sisterhood of Song: March 31 Strfkr / Casiokids / Eww Yaboo: April 1, $8, 21+ Indobox: April 8 Boris Garcia / Tim Carbone: April 9 Zach Deputy: April 21
SCRANTON COMMUNITY CONCERTS
Mellow Theater, 501 Vine St. Scranton Phone: 570.955.1455, www.lackawanna.edu, etix.com Prices vary, student and group rates available. The Music of Simon and Garfunkel starring A.J. Swearingen & Jonathan Beedle: April 29.
SCRANTON CULTURAL CENTER
420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton Phone: 888.669.8966 The High Kings: March 10, 7:30 p.m., $38.65 NEPA Philharmonic: March 11, 8 p.m., $73-$39 Up & Coming Comedy Series: March 19, 8 p.m., $16 “The View” with a Scranton Attitude, Couples: March 25, 7 p.m., $8 NEPA Philharmonic: Hamlisch on Hamlisch: March 26, 7 p.m., $32-$65 B-Street Band (A Night of Bruce Springsteen): March 31, 7 p.m. Garrison Keillor: April 5, 7:30 p.m., $52.50-$73.05 Up & Coming Comedy Series: April 16, 8 p.m., $16
SHERMAN THEATER
524 Main St., Stroudsburg Phone: 570.420.2808, www.shermantheater.com Dave Dzambo Memorial Concert: March 4, 6 p.m., $10 Conspirator: March 5, 9 p.m., $17 advance, $22 day of Asleep At The Wheel: March 5, 9 p.m., $17 advance, $22 day of Mac Miller: March 12, 8 p.m., $15
Elisabeth Campanelli Benefit: March 13, 3 p.m., $10 Hammer of the Gods (Led Zeppelin tribute): March 26, 8 p.m., 428 Taking Back Sunday: April 28, $30 Praise The Roof: April 30, 6 p.m., $10 Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes: May 7, 8 p.m., $28-$38 (on sale 2/25, noon) Electric Hot Tuna: June 2, 8 p.m., $35 (on sale 2/25, noon)
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VINTAGE THEATER
119 Penn Ave., Scranton 570.589.0271 Ted Leo / Eww Yaboo / Langor: April 30, 8 p.m., $10 PHILADELPHIA
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3421 Willow St., Philadelphia Phone: 215.LOVE.222 Trey Anastasio: Feb. 23, 8 p.m. Flogging Molly: Feb. 25, 7 p.m. Dropkick Murphys: March 8-9, 8 p.m. A Day To Remember: March 10-11, 7 p.m. All Time Low / Yellow Card / Hey Monday / Summer Set: March 22, 7 p.m. Queens of the Stone Age: March 24, 8:30 p.m. Caravan Festival ft. DeVotchka, Mariachi el Bronx, more: March 25, 8 p.m. All Time Low / Yellow Card / Hey Monday / Summer Set: March 26, 7 p.m.
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334 South St., Philadelphia Phone: 215.922.1011 Parkway Drive / Set Your Goals / The Ghost Inside / The Warriors: Feb. 27, 7 p.m. Rebulution: March 1-2, 8:30 p.m. Carolina Chocolate Drops / Birdie Busch: March 3, 8 p.m. The Get Up Kids / Miniature Tigers / Brian Bonz: March 4-5, 8 p.m. Good Charlotte: March 6, 7 p.m. Dawes / Deer Tick / Middle Brother: March 9, 8 p.m. Grace Potter & the Nocturnals / The Belle Brigade: March 11, 9 p.m. Crystal Castles / Teengirl Fantasy:
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March 15, 8 p.m. The Saw Doctors / AM Taxi: March 17, 8 p.m. CKY / Among Criminals: March 18, 9 p.m. Travie McCoy / Donnis / Black Cards / XV / Bad Rabbits: March 19, 7 p.m. Tres Mountains: March 23, 8 p.m. Volbeat: March 24, 7 p.m. The Dirty Heads / New Politics: March 25, 9 p.m. Brothers Past / Somata: March 26, 9 p.m. Omar Rodriguez Lopez Group / Zechs Marquise: March 28, 8 p.m. The Raveonettes / Tamaryn: March 30, 9 p.m.
KESWICK THEATER
Easton Road-Keswick Ave, Glenside, Pa. Phone: 215.572.7650 1964 The Tribute: Feb. 25-26, 8 p.m. Clay Aiken: Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m. Ron White: March 4, 8 p.m., March 5, 7 & 10 p.m. Peking Acrobats: March 6, 3 p.m. Louie Anderson: March 10, 8 p.m. Paula Poundstone: March 11, 8 p.m. Engelbert Humperdinck: March 12, 7 p.m. Drake Bell / Emily Osment: March 13, 3 p.m. Will Downing: March 18, 8 p.m. David Bromberg Big Band: March 19, 8
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CROCODILE ROCK
520 Hamilton St, Allentown Phone: 610.434.460 It Prevails / The World We Knew: March 4, 6 p.m. Good Charlotte: March 5, 6:30 p.m. Chase Coy: March 6, 5 p.m. Asking Alexandria / Emmure: March 12, 4:30 p.m. The Adicts: March 13, 6:30 p.m.
GIANT CENTER
950 Hersheypark Dr., Hershey Phone: 717.534.3911 Chris Tomlin: March 18, 7:30 p.m. NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY ∝
BEACON THEATER
2124 Broadway, New York, NY. Phone: 212.496.7070 David Gray: Feb. 23, 8 p.m. Amy Grant & Michael W. Smith: Feb. 26, 8 p.m. Allman Brothers Band: March 10-19, 8 p.m.
BROOME COUNTY ARENA
1 Stuart Street, Binghamton, NY Phone: 670.778.6626 Further: March 29, 7:30 p.m.
HAMMERSTEIN BALLROOM 311 W. 34th St, New York, NY. Phone: 212.279.7740 Hillsong United: March 10, 8 p.m.
THE FILLMORE AT IRVING PLAZA
17 Irving Place, New York, N.Y. Phone: 212.777.6800 Meat Loaf: Feb. 23, 7 p.m. Barrington Levy / The Skatalites / The Itals: Feb 24, 7 p.m. Freestyle Love Supreme: Feb. 25, 7 p.m. Parkway Drive: Feb. 26, 7 p.m. Rebelution: March 3-4, 7 p.m.
The Golden Age of Hip Hop Part 3: March 5, 8 p.m. Good Charlotte: March 8, 6 p.m. Grace Potter & the Nocturnals: March 10, 7 p.m. The Saw Doctors: March 12-13, 7 p.m. A Day To Remember: March 15, 7 p.m.
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
7th Ave., New York, NY Phone: 212.465.MSG1 Bon Jovi: Feb. 24-25, March 5
RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL
1260 Ave. of the Americas, NY, NY Phone: 212.307.717 Bright Eyes: March 8-9, 8 p.m. Steve Harvey: March 12, 8 p.m.
ROSELAND BALLROOM
239 52nd Street, New York, NY. Phone: 212.777.6800 Dropkick Murphys: March 10, 8 p.m., March 11, 6:30 p.m.
THE THEATRE AT MSG
7th Ave., New York, NY Phone: 212.465.MSG1 Kem: Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m. Mike Epps & Friends: Feb. 25, 8 p.m. Chinese Acrobatic Spectacular: Feb. 26, 7 p.m.
BOARDWALK HALL
Atlantic City, NJ Phone: 609.348.7803 Mummers Show of Shows: Feb. 26
BORGATA HOTEL AND CASINO
Atlantic City, NJ Phone:1.866.MYBORGATA Beatlemania: Feb. 25-27, Various Times Aziz Ansari: March 5, 8 & 11 p.m. Tracy Morgan: March 12, 9 p.m.
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“I think that it keeps you from getting overconfident, and at the same time I think you kind of blow big situations.” Robert Cray on his shyness
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Cray's ways through the years By Michael Lello Weekender Editor
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f the blues is a road, it’s been an open one for Robert Cray and his namesake band. “We’ve always had a wide avenue of music that we all appreciate,” says the heralded guitarist and singer from his home in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Robert Cray Band share that broad flavor on its new “Cookin’ In Mobile” live album and DVD, and it will share it with local fans at the F.M. Kirby Center on Friday, Feb. 25. Cray grew up in a military family and lived all over the world as a youngster, which helps explain his music-withoutboarders approach. He feels he’s succeeded in breaking down those barriers. “I think this band has opened other bands to do more r&b in their sets,” Cray says. “When we were getting going, we were
getting knocked for doing horns.” Cray says blues artists often wrote and played songs that weren’t exactly blues; he cites Robert Johnson’s “They’re Red Hot” (also known as “Hot Tamales”) as an example, noting, “that kind of groove was current at the time.” Cray, whose 1986 album “Strong Persuader” was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame last year, one year after he released his Grammy-nominated “This Time,” has recently welcomed bassist Richard Cousins back to the band. Cousins, a childhood friend of Cray’s, in the band from 1974 through 1991, joins Tony Braunagel (drums) and Jim Pugh (keyboards). “Richard and I started the band together, and then I fired Richard in 1992,” says Cray, chalking up the bassist’s ouster to “just a combination of things; I didn’t like the way things were going, and alcohol and drugs and all that stuff.” Cousins’ role in the group,
Cray explains, goes beyond playing bass guitar. “He’s been one of my strongest allies and trusted critics,” shares Cray, 57, who indicates that Cousins is a sounding board of sorts who’s not afraid to express his opinion of the band’s musical direction, positive or negative. Cray adds that he doesn’t listen to much current music, so Cousins keeps him abreast of what’s going on outside of the band. Cray appeared as an Otis Day & The Knights band member in “Animal House,” filmed in Eugene, Ore., where Cray was living at the time. But being comfortable on screen, on stage and around people did not come naturally. “Shyness, which is still a positive and a negative. I think that it keeps you from getting overconfident, and at the same time I think you kind of blow big situations,” he says, laughing. “So it’s an ongoing thing. It’s like anything else, it’s a challenge.” It’s hard to imagine Cray without a guitar, but he did start out on piano. Living in Germany for two and half years in the late ’50s and early ’60s, he’d listen to Armed Forces Network radio, buy records at his dad’s base hear what his parents’ played at home, like Ray Charles, Sam Cooke and Bobby “Blue” Bland. But then something struck him that struck millions of youngsters then. “I came back to the states, and I guess the pop thing was going on. And then The Beatles hit,” says Cray. “While I was in Germany, I played piano for a few years. I traded it in for a guitar. The Beatles hit me pretty hard.”
Shemekia: 'I am blues' By Michael Lello Weekender Editor
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f it was up to her, Shemekia Copeland would have never even gotten on a stage. Lucky for her — and thousands of blues fans — she had no choice. Copeland, who was born in Harlem and lived in the Poconos before moving to Chicago, tells the story of how her father Johnny Copeland, a blues guitarist, forced the matter. “I got shocked onto stage,” says Copeland, who will open for Robert Cray at the F.M. Kirby Center Friday, Feb. 25. Copeland was squabbling with her brother one night, and their mom brought them to The Cotton Club, a Harlem venue where their father was performing. “My dad saw me sitting in the audience, and he started playing a song we used to sing around the house,” she recalls. “And he called me up on stage. I thought I was being punished. Now it’s my favorite part of the business, being on stage in front of people.” Her most recent album of new material is called “Never Going Back,” released in 2009. It was produced by Oliver Wood, a member of The Wood Brothers. Guest players on the record include Wood and his brother Chris Wood (Wood Brothers, Medeski Martin & Wood), John Medeski (Medeski Martin & Wood), guitarist Marc Ribot and Derek Trucks Band members Kofi Burbridge and Mike Mattison. And In January,
“It’s my favorite part of the business, being on stage in front of people.” Shemekia Copeland
Alligator Records released “Deluxe Edition,” a compilation of songs dating back to Copeland’s 1998 debut “Turn The Heat Up.” Copeland has opened for The Rolling Stones, headlined major blues festivals and been heralded as the heir apparent to Ruth Brown, Etta James and Koko Taylor, but for the big-voiced singer, the goals have been broad and simple. “In my whole career, my main goal has always been to help blues music develop and grow,” she shares. “A lot of people get into the blues music, then the second they do well, they leave it and switch to whatever they wanted to be in the first place.” Coming of age around the blues, thanks to her dad, had “a huge impact” on that outlook, says Copeland. “I grew up in the middle of Harlem during the hip-hop era,” she says. “So if my dad was not a blues musician, I probably would have never heard blues, and I’m so grateful for that, because blues is me, and I am blues. It’s in my soul. It’s who I am.” W
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WILKES-BARRE — Young musicians obsessively practicing their instruments hoping to become the next Avett Brothers are misplacing their efforts. As shown Saturday night during a wildly received sold-out show at the F.M. Kirby Center, the popular Avetts rely on energy, authenticity of emotion and showmanship — not virtuosic talent — and it’s an approach that, for them, obviously succeeds. During its hour-and-a-half concert, the group varied the look and sound by playing in several configurations: all five players, four of them, three of them, duo situations and even a solo turn for one member. The shifting lineups allowed the band to perform at times with the zeal of an evangelical preacher and at other moments with the ten-
The Avett Brothers peformed at the F.M. Kirby Center Saturday night. derness of a lullaby-singing parent. It all started with “Head Full of Doubt/Road Full of Promise,” the song the Avetts — Scott Avett, Seth Avett, Bob Crawford and touring members Joe Kwon and Jacob Edwards — played at the Grammys earlier this month. It was a stirring way to begin the show, and it instantly hooked fans who seemed to hang on ev-
ery word and note that came from the stage throughout. Early highlights included an Everly Brothers-meets-punk rock “Die Die Die” and “The Fall,” which found Scott Avett introducing the song on harmonica before pushing the tune into a bluegrass-tinged frenzy. About halfway through the set, Crawford, who plays bass in the band, took over lead vocals and acoustic
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guitar with no accompaniment for a tender reading of “Letter To A Pretty Girl.” The screaming crowd might have been a bit much for the intimate moment, but Crawford’s light touch was undeniable. Crawford left the stage and only the brothers emerged for a segment including “The Greatest Sum” and the confessional “When I Drink.” The band’s contagious supercharged energy returned for a rapid-fire delivery of “Talk On Indolence,” in which Scott Avett dropped to his knees while strumming his banjo and Seth Avett kicked a cymbal. Crawford and cellist Kwon — the latter roamed the stage more than you’d expect for someone carrying a cello — did a little kick dance. The North Carolina band wrapped things up with the poppy clap-along “Kick Drum Heart,” “January Wedding” and a rocking “Slight Figure of Speech.”
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Alex Pettyfer is Number Four in the movie ‘I Am Number Four.’
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he current trend of teen angst in a supernatural setting continues with “I Am Number Four.” John (Alex Pettyfer) is your typical American high school kid — if that typical kid resembled an Abercrombie & Fitch model and was amazingly down-to-earth. John is a little different than most, and the phrase “down-to-earth” has more than a little to do with it. John is among the last of his people from the planet Lorien. However, even among his people he is special. He is a part of the Garde, a group of nine children that possessed special powers and legacies. Each of
these children escaped prior to Loreien’s destruction. Now, each hides on Earth along with a warrior from Lorien serving as their mentor and guardian. The real catch is that they can only be killed in order. Bad news, the enemy is on Earth and has just caught up to Number 3. This meshing of the “Superman” legend sprinkled with the animation gem “9” is clearly geared toward the “Twilight” market. You see, along with the list of Lorien can-and-can-nots is the fact that they fall in love once, and for life. One can hear the collective teen female sigh from space. This, of course, happens to our
are a heavy dose of inspiration from “Alien Nation” and “Star Trek.” They are focused solely on the destruction of the nine escapees so they can then have their way with Earth. Go-to giant Kevin Durand portrays the Mogadarien leader. Durand hero John in the form of the and Olyphant comprise the artistically inclined loner Sarah recognizable cast — and, (Dianna Agron). Because as aside from stunt personnel, the America has recently learned, talented portion as well. there is just nothing quite like a The film is an example of sensitive vampire and/or alien. trying to fill the slow portion of Providing the father figure/ the Hollywood season. This is a badass guardian to John’s television series trying to force “Superman” in training is its way onto the big screen. The Timothy Olyphant as Henri. film “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” Olyphant is best known lately launched a super-successful for his role as Marshall Raylan television series, and that is Givens on the television gem what the folks behind this “Justified” and films such as product should be considering. “The Crazies” and “Live Free Aside from the musical or Die Hard.” There is not much selections featuring some of for Olyphant to work with here, today’s hottest property such but he makes do with the pieces as Civil Twilight, The Black at hand. Keys, Kings of Leon and Adele The villains, the Mogadoriens, and a few decent special effects
sequences, the film is mired by its own self and the lack of identity. Simply put, we’ve seen all of this before. And more importantly, we’ve seen it all done better. “I am Number Four” makes no pretense about what the future holds. This film was made with the sequel in mind. After John meets up with Number 6 (Teresa Palmer) and watches her particular brand of ass-thumping ability, they decide that they are much stronger together. John leaves his newfound love Sarah with a promise to return and heads out to find the remaining four members of his people. One whirl around this particular ride is more than enough. However, rest assured that in the relatively near future our world will be introduced to part two. You should feel no pressure to be among that number.
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ig Time Rush have forged a big-time relationship with rapper Snoop Dogg, and the guys from the Nickelodeon hit show insist the D-o-double-G is not the same artist of yesteryear. “He’s very much a family man,” revealed BTR’s Carlos Pena on “The Ralphie Radio Show.” The group sat down for a quick interview and performed an acoustic version of the song “Boyfriend” at the Wyoming Valley Mall in Wilkes-Barre Twp. The studio track features Snoop. “He was great to work with.” “I don’t think the kids who would watch the episode now would know anything about his (past),” insisted actor/singer Kendall Schmidt. “Most of them are pretty young. They know him from Katy Perry (‘California Gurls’).” Schmidt added that Snoop commented to the boys on how impressed he was with people’s reaction to the rapper’s cameos and affiliation with the show: for the first time in his career, 5-year-olds approach Snoop in public to comment on his work. “We went to one of his concerts and he was nice enough to invite us back stage and we had a great time,” said Logan Henderson. “He lives and breathes music.” “He gets done playing a show and he goes back there and he’s still DJing music,” James Maslow continued, elaborating on the experience backstage with one of the most influential West Coast emcees of all time. “He’s with a bunch of his friends and family. He’s very close with his family and a lot of them are a part of his hair and makeup. It’s just him hanging out with his closest
friends, playing music.” Schmidt also recalled one point during the party where someone stepped on a cord, cutting the music. Snoop, who will not let anyone else touch the computer, immediately wanted to know who was responsible. BTR insisted it was none of them — but regardless, it certainly sounds like a funny scene for a future episode. The guys currently have ten more episodes of the show’s second season to film. Afterward, it’s on the road for what BTR hopes will be an international tour. WENTZES BREAK UP TMZ broke the news earlier this month that Ashlee Simpson-Wentz filed for divorce from Pete Wentz, citing the all-too-familiar “irreconcilable differences.” Last October, Pete sat down for an interview with “The RRS” and chatted about balancing life on the road with marriage and a child, Bronx Mowgli. “Whenever Ashlee’s not doing stuff, we kind of try to coordinate our schedules,” said Wentz. “So like, Bronx has been to Japan, he’s been to Europe. A big misnomer is that Fall Out Boy slowed down because of Bronx coming out, and that’s not the case at all. I definitely want him to see the world, and (to) see it on the record company’s dime is rad.” Apparently it was that balance, amongst other things, which Pete and Ashlee didn’t see eye-to-eye on, leading to the divorce. W Listen to ‘The Ralphie Radio Show’ weekdays from 5-10 p.m. on 97 BHT.
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ith the hope of building a broader dialogue on the arts, a group of artists who formerly shared critiques and techniques in each others’ homes will host its first public engagement this week. The Independent Artist Collective will conduct the first of three planned “video collage” events beginning this Friday, Feb. 25, at the Afa Gallery in Scranton. The event starts at 7 p.m. Scranton resident Ryan Hnat, one of the group’s eight board members, said two hours of film are planned for each event, including upcoming collages on March 19 at the Vintage Theater and April 8 at the Electric Theatre Company. Films range between two and 20 minutes in length. “It’s pretty broad, all the way from snippets with music in the background to storyline films with a more traditional set up. Some are completely art films,” painter Kayla Cady of Scranton said. Other films are used to document live performances, added sculptor and Dunmore resident Sarah Schimeneck.
The group drew on the experience of filmmaker and photographer Kevin Volgrin of Tunkhannock to prepare for Friday’s event. “Kevin brought a lot of points for the jury board to discuss. He raised issues on censorship, composition, production and story, so it was good to have his background in the group,” Hnat said. Aside from exploring new art forms, like film, Hnat said the group hopes to create a dialogue about the arts and their impact. IAC began when Hnat aimed to create more avenues to discuss and create art outside of a collegiate atmosphere with a small group of friends. As the group changed and welcomed different members, they felt it would be appropriate to conduct a public event and move outside of the critiques they conducted in each others’ homes. “This is our first public engagement,” Hnat said. “We’re so curious. It’s an experiment in a sense, and we’re the lab rats trying to make it work and bring more culture to the area.” “It’s a way to organize art impulses, to create and then to discuss what we’ve created,” Schimeneck added. “We want to
“It’s a way to organize art impulses.” Sculptor Sarah Schimeneck
organize a community of other people to share what they’ve created.” Chinchilla resident Oliver Pettinato said the IAC hope to attract people from outside the region to Scranton as the city builds a bigger reputation for its appreciation of the arts. The group also takes into account trends they’ve observed in the art world. “There are so few venues for different media arts,” Cady said. “(Film) has a huge push in the art world. We were in London last year, and in almost every contemporary gallery we went to there was a film element. We want to be on the cusp of that.”
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theater listings
ACTORS CIRCLE AT PROVIDENCE PLAYHOUSE
13, 1 p.m. $8 adults, $5 students/ children. E-mail for info.
(1256 Providence Rd, Scranton, reservations: 570.342.9707, www.actorscircle.org) • “Dial M for Murder:” March 25-27, April 1-3, Fri./Sat., 8 p.m., Sun., 2 p.m. $12 GA, $10 seniors, $8 students. Preview March 24, 8 p.m., $8 GA/ seniors, $6 students.
MUSIC BOX PLAYERS
$25-$53.50
COUGHLIN HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA CLUB
(80 N. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.406.3976) • “All Shook Up:” March 3-5, 7 p.m., March 6, 2 p.m. An all-Elvis musical based off of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night.” $10 at door. Call: 570.406.3976 or e-mail iluv2act@aol.com for info.
DIETRICH THEATRE
(60 E. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, 570.996.1500, www.dietrichtheater.com) • After School Players: Mon., Tues., Thurs., through Feb. 26, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Free, suitable for middle/high school students to learn about theater arts and prepare for “Doo Wop at Dietrich High.” Call for info. • “Doo Wop at Dietrich High:” Feb. 26, 11 a.m. Live performance by the After School Players. $5. • Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein:” March 9-13. Wed., 7 p.m., Thurs., 10 a.m. (sold out), Fri./Sat., 7 p.m., Sun., 3 p.m. $10, call or visit ticket booth.
ELECTRIC THEATRE COMPANY
(326 Spruce St., 2nd Floor, Scranton, www.electrictheatre.org, 570.558.1515) • Richard Dresser’s “Rounding Third:” March 9-27, Wed./Thurs., 7 p.m., Fri./Sat., 7 p.m., Sun., 3 p.m. A heartwarming and funny play about coaching Little League. Call/visit website for tickets/info. $24 GA, $16 seniors, $8 students, Wed. pay what you can, Thurs. all tickets $8. Opening night celebration March 11, 8 p.m. featuring a free post-show party with the players.
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F.M. KIRBY CENTER
(71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, 570.826.1100) • “Turandot:” March 2, 7:30 p.m., $20-$57.50 • “Avenue Q:” March 22, 7:30 p.m.,
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THE HOUDINI MUSEUM THEATER
(1433 N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.342.5555) • Haunted! Mind Mysteries & The Beyond: daily at 7 p.m. March-June by reservation only. Daily at 8 p.m. July/August, reservations only, $35/ person, includes free snacks, pizza and refreshments at intermission.
KING’S COLLEGE THEATRE:
(Admin. Bldg., 133 N. River St., WilkesBarre, 570.208.5825) • “Shakespeare in Hollywood:” Feb. 23-26, 7:30 p.m. $5 King’s students, $10 non-King’s students/seniors. Call for info.
LITTLE SHINY THINGS PRODUCTIONS
• Leonard Nimoy’s “Vincent:” March 25-26, dinner 6:30 p.m., show 8 p.m. at Canteen 900 (900 Rutter Ave., Forty Fort). The play relates the life of Vincent Van Gogh as told by his brother, Theo. Canteen 900 will offer a special menu and the coffee bar will be open before the show and during intermission. Show/dinner $45, show only $12. Seating limited, reservations recommended. Call 570.338.2547 to reserve.
LITTLE THEATRE OF WILKES-BARRE
(537 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre: 570.823.1875, www.ltwb.org) • “Sweet Charity:” March 19, 25-26, 8 p.m., March 20, 27, 3 p.m.
MYERS HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA CLUB
(341 Carey Ave., Wilkes-Barre, meyersdramaclub@aol.com) • “Grease:” March 11-12, 7 p.m.; March
(196 Hughes St., Swoyersville: 570.283.2195 or 800.698.PLAY or www.musicbox.org) • “Nunsense:” Feb. 24-27, March 3-6. Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m., Sun., 3 p.m. Buffet 90 min. before curtain, dinner/show, show only and group tickets available, plus discounts for seniors, students, kids. Call for reservations. • “American Stars of Tomorrow:” March 18-20. An original production for performers ages 7-20.
THE PHOENIX PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
(409-411 Main St., Duryea, 570.457.3589, www.phoenixpac.vpweb.com, phoenixpac08@aol.com) • ‘Breakin’ Legs:” March 11-12, 18-19, 8 p.m., March 13, 20, 2 p.m., presented by Diva Theater.
SCRANTON CULTURAL CENTER
❏ Broadway Theatre League of NEPA presents: • “The Color Purple:” March 4-6, Fri., 8 p.m., Sat., 2 & 8 p.m., sun., 1 & 6 p.m., $37-$59.
SHAWNEE PLAYHOUSE
(570.421.5093, www.theshawneeplayhouse.com) • “Broadway on the Red Carpet:” Feb. 25-27, 2 p.m., Feb. 25- 26, 8 p.m. $18 adults, $15 seniors, $10 children. Musical revue ft. songs from “Hairspray,” “Chicago,” “Rent,” more. Studio 411 (411 Lackawanna Ave., Olyphant, 570.589.7700) • Auditions for Moliere’s “Tartuffe:” Feb. 23, 7 p.m. Contact director Brink Powell at 851.9479 for info, presented by Three Witches Productions. Show dates in April.
THE VINTAGE THEATER
(119 Penn Avenue, Scranton, 570.589.0271, www.scrantonsvintagetheater.com) • “Once Upon an Intervention:” Feb. 25-27, Fri./Sat., 8 p.m., Sun., 3 p.m. $8, reservations recommended. W
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A teen-idol trip By Kacy Muir
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or many of us, we cannot help but remember our first celebrity heartthrob, and for author Allison Pearson, “I Think I Love You” follows the sheer quirkiness of such things with narratives based on two love-obsessed adolescent girls. In 1998, Petra is a mother of an unruly 13-year-old. She wonders what happened to the similar free-loving spirit she once knew at her age, her childhood best friend. This is when the story takes a back seat to the 1970s with young Petra and Sharon in their home of Wales. Readers see two 13-year-old girls mesmerized by teen magazine photos of David Cassidy, many of them plastered to their walls as though anything else would seem foreign. In the late 1970s, The Partridge Family was a common-
ality among young people to tune into, especially Petra and Sharon who could not help but embrace the golden-skinned, shaggy-haired and always smiling Cassidy. Pearson offers this eccentric story with a song on repeat, “I Think I Love You,” performed by the Partridge Family and led by the young Cassidy singing to millions of lovelorn fans: “I think I love you/ So what am I so afraid of?/ I’m afraid that I’m not sure of/ A love there is no cure for.” Sharon and Petra enter into a sweepstakes with hope of winning the grand prize — an all-expenses-paid trip to America to meet their beloved Cassidy. However, though the girls play a predominant role in the book, Bill, a 20-something ghostwriter, becomes a character of great interest and growth in the book. In the midst of waiting on the sweepstakes, Petra and Sharon, disavowing all parental control, decide to travel to London to see Cassidy perform. Only this concert is a disaster, as Petra’s mother soon finds that not only did her young daughter rebel against her, but also a young fan was rampaged to death at the concert. Then one blissful day, a letter arrives. Sharon and Petra are the winners of the Cassidy meetand-greet. Only too bad for them that Petra’s still-angered mother thwarts their dream by concealing the letter. The letter remains a secret for more than two decades until the day Petra accidentally finds the treasure she has dreamt about most of her young life, only now she is middle-aged. In a steadfast pace, Petra contacts Sharon, and the two decide to throw caution to the wind and travel to Las Vegas together where they will for once and for all meet their teen-love idol. The conclusion of the novel demonstrates the journey from adolescence to adulthood and reveals that certain kinds of love do last a lifetime.
The novel demonstrates the journey from adolescence to adulthood.
BENEFITS / CHARITY EVENTS
4th Annual Ski for the Cure Breast Cancer Awareness Day Feb. 26, registration begins 8 a.m. for Pledge Ski-A-Thon and Race Gates at Jack Frost Ski Area (1 Jack Frost Road, Blakeslee). Pledge sheets available at guest services or at www.jfbb.com. Dedicated Runs begin 11 a.m. $2 of each lift pass will benefit NEPA affiliate of Komen for the Cure. For info or raffle tickets, call 570.443.8425 ext. 2503. A Night At The Races March 5, 6-10:30 p.m. at Independent Hall (66 S. Sprague Ave., Kingston). $20, includes horse, all you can eat/drink, BYOB, plus raffles, music, more. Proceeds benefit cancer patients and families. $10 horse only. Call 570.714.8800 for info. The Arc of Luzerne County Annual Awards Dinner March 3 at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs (1280 Route 315, Plains Twp.). Cash bar 5 p.m., dinner 6 p.m., $50. RSVP by Feb. 25. Call 570.970.7739 or e-mail info@thearcofluzernecounty.org for info. Benefit for Peter K. Menzies March 5, beginning at 2 p.m. at River Grille in Plains Twp. Features basket raffles, live entertainment, silent auction. Menzies suffers from Hodgkins Lymphoma. Chacko’s Family Bowling Center (195 N. Wilkes-Barre Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.BOWL, www.chackosfamilybowlingcenter.com) events: • “Strikes for Sight:” Feb. 27, 1-3 p.m. $30/bowler, includes two hours of bowling, pizza, pitcher of soda, shoe rental, event T-shirt. Three age groups (11-under, 12-20, 21+). Prizes, more, presented by Lake Silkworth Area Lions Club. For info or to register, call Lee Sikora, 570.477.5910 or e-mail lee4sup@epix.net.
Keep on Keepin’ On Elisabeth Campanelli Benefit
Operation Empty Arms, for Randy and Alicia Conley to raise funds for adoption or surrogacy (operationemptyarms@yahoo.com, 570.239.8401) • Spaghetti Dinner: Feb. 26, 2-6 p.m., Kingston VFW Post 283 (757 Wyoming Ave., Kingston). Eat in or takeout. $8 adults, $5 kids 12-. United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA’s 11th Annual Mardi Gras Celebration March 4, 6-10 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel, Scranton. Features dinner buffet, fortune tellers, Doug Smith’s Dixieland All-Stars, table games, prizes. $60 per person, tables of eight or 10 available. Proceeds benefit Angel’s Attic, a food and clothing bank. Call 570.346.0759 for tickets, limited number available at door. Wyoming Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross (256 N. Sherman St., Wilkes-Barre) • Rock for the Red benefit concert: Feb. 25, 7 p.m., Lemmond Theater in Walsh Hall to support the American Red Cross Wyoming Valley Chapter. Concert features City Lights, Atlantic Avenue, Breathing Blue, Like the Stars and Ewabo Caribbean Steel Orchestra. Tickets $3 (on sale 2/21 in Banks Student Life Center lobby, $5 night of.
EVENTS Asbury United Methodist Church (720 Delaware St., Scranton, 570.343.1035) • Hoagie Sale: every third Thurs. $4, includes chips. Call to place orders, pick up in church kitchen 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Bus trip to Amy Grant/Michael W. Smith concert March 6, departs from Chinchilla Waverly United Methodist Church (411 Layton Rd., Clarks Summit). $118/person includes transportation, dinner at
Plain & Fancy Farm Restaurant, show, tax and gratuities. Sponsored by WUMC and arranged by Tonylou Productions & Tours. Chicory House and Folklore Society events: • New England Contra dance: March 5, 7:30 p.m., Church of Christ Uniting (Sprague Ave., Kingston). Features music by Fingerpyx. $9 adults, $24 families. Call 570.333.4007 or visit folkloresociety.org for info. Chinchilla Hose Company (Shady Lane Rd., 570.586.5726, www.chcfire.net) • Annual Pizza Sale: March 9, 2-7 p.m. and every Fri. through Lent. Red, white and white broccoli square pizza available. Proceeds benefit the firehouse. Call to order or walk-in. Dietrich Theater (60 E. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, 570.996.1500, www.dietrichtheater.com) calendar of events: ❏ Kids Classes: • Quilting: Wed., through March 30, 3:30-5 p.m. Ages 6+. $6/class. Learn traditional quilting techniques to create quilt with double pinwheel pattern. • Drawing & Painting, ages 4-6: Feb. 26, March 5, 10-10:45 a.m.; Mommy & Me, ages 3-5: Feb. 25, March 4, 12:301:15 p.m.; ages 6-12: Feb. 25, March 4, 4-5:30 p.m., $35 per class series. • Around the World, ages 5-12: Tues., March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 4-5 p.m. Celebrates the Everhart Museum’s collection of artifacts from 5,000 years of history. Free, call to register. • Little People & Nature, ages 2 1/2-5: Series 1: Tues., March 1, 8, 15, 22, 10-11 a.m.; Series 2: Wed., March 2, 9, 16, 23, 10-11 a.m. Kids and adults will explore and learn about various nature topics each week. Free. • Mixed Media Preschool Art: March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 10-10:45 a.m.; Mommy & Me: March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 12:30-1:15 p.m.; Ages 6-12: March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 4-5:30 p.m. Create pottery, paintings, more. Call to register. ❏ Intergenerational Classes: • Quilting, ages 13+: Wed., through March 30, 6-7:30 p.m. $6/class. Learn traditional quilting techniques while creating classic “snail’s tails” quilt. • Karate demo: March 19, 11 a.m. with Kevin Robinson of Robinson’s Martial Arts Studio. Free. ❏ Adult Classes: • Decorative Painting: Feb. 23, noon-3 p.m. $20/class + cost of painting surface. Learn decorative painting techniques while creating
pieces. Pre-registration required. • Knit a Neck Cozy: Feb. 28, March 14, 7 p.m. $25. Learn to create a neck cozy pattern. Knowledge of knitting basics required. • Crochet a Shawl: March 8, 22, 7 p.m. $35. Learn to read simple crochet pattern to crochet shawl. • Jewelry Making Intro to Glass Fusing: March 14, 28, 6-9 p.m. $60. Learn basics of small piece fused glass work. • Sign Language for Beginners: Thurs., March 17, April 7, 21, May 12, 26, 6:30-7:30 p.m., 16+. $60. • Sign Language Level 1: Thurs. March 17, April 7, 21, May 12, 26, 7:308:30 p.m., $50. ❏ Special Events: • Karate Demo: March 19, 11 a.m. Free, all-ages. Free. Presents traditional karate forms/weaponry + self defense. First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit (300 School St., 570.586.6306, www.fpccs.org) ❏ Arts at First Presbyterian, free, but donations accepted. Call or visit website for info. • Jacque Tara Washington: March 13, 4 p.m., ft. life and music of Billie Holiday with Presbybop Quartet. Reception follows. Million Dollars of Music CD & Record Fair Feb. 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mary’s Community Center (320 Mifflin Ave., Scranton), free admission. Sell, buy and trade all kinds of music. Visit nyrecordfairs.com for info. Misericordia University events (www.misericordia.edu, 570.674.6372, box office 674.6719): • Nursing students diaper collection: Through May 6 to benefit Angelic Diaper Ministries, Inc. of Dallas. Drop off in the Dept. of Nursing offices, 2 nd floor, College of Health Sciences bldg. or Banks Student Life Center lobby. For info, call 674.6474 or visit www.misericordia.edu/nursing. • “The King’s Speech: Understanding Stuttering and King George VI’s Legacy’’ Forum: Feb. 28, 7 p.m., Free and open to the public, includes light refreshments. • Lecture: “Understanding Relationship Violence: Perpetrators & Victims:” March 18, noon-1:15 p.m. in McGowan Room of Bevevino Library by Wind Goodfriend, principal investigator for the Institute for the Prevention of Relationship Violence. Free and open to the public, but reservations required by calling
674.8008 or e-mailing anordstr@misericordia.edu. Mount Airy Casino Resort • Signature Sunday Jazz Brunch: every Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $24.95. Includes brunch and live music by Marko Marcinko. The Osterhout Free Library events (71 S. Franklin St., WilkesBarre, www.osterhout.info, 570.823.0156, ext. 217) • Open Computer Lab: Mon./Wed., 5-8 p.m.; Sat., 1-4 p.m. • Board Game Night: Mon., 6:30-8 p.m. Pick from selected games or bring your own. • ESL basic computer classes: March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 30, 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Classes limited to 10 people, call 821.1959 to register. • Dr. Dan Golaszewski and David Golaszewski discuss how to turn New Year’s resolutions into revolutions: March 5, 11 a.m., please RSVP. Light refreshments served. • Socrates Café Discussion Group: March 10, 6:30-8 p.m. • Computer Classes for English as a Second Language: Saturdays beginning March 5, 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. • Smart-Phone Clinic: March 7, 6-8 p.m., smart phone geeks will discuss, demonstrate, and answer questions about smart phones. • “Facebook” for Seniors: March 8, 6-8 p.m. • Knitting Group: March 5, 19, 10:30 a.m.-noon. • Meet the Author and Book signing: March 12, 5 p.m., Rebekah Armusik author of Memoirs of a Gothic Soul. • Franklin St. Sleuths Book Discussion: March 17, 6:30 p.m., discussion of The Black Camel by Earl Derr Biggers • Board Game Night: Mon., 6:30-8 p.m. • Open Computer Lab: Mon., Wed., 5-8 p.m., Saturday 1-4 p.m. Pocono Mountain Events • Wild West in Ice (www.crystalcabinfever.com, 570.226.6246): through Feb. 28, Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m., $10 adults, $6 children ages 3-15; children under 3 free. • Nastar Racing (www.skibluemt.com, 877.ski.blue): Feb. 27, Racers can do two runs for $5 or unlimited for $15, medals awarded. Registration 2 p.m. • Habitat For Humanity All Night Skiing and Snowboarding (www.skibluemt.com, 877.ski.blue): Feb. 26, 10
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Gimme Some Sugar fundraiser March 19, Molly’s Cozy Corner (1324 Prospect Ave., Scranton) to help artist Samantha Blinn get to the 2011 Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Awards, where she’ll be gifting her custom-made jewelry. $10 at door, includes appetizers, features carnival games, darts, raffles and more.
Concert March 13, 3 p.m. at Sherman Theater (524 Main St., Stroudsburg). Features High Strung, Dakini, The Backwoods Experiment, Liquid Sunshine, Cabient, Brianna Storm and Juggling Suns with special guest Tim Carbone of Railroad Earth, as well as an Art & Music Memorabilia Silent auction. $10, tickets available at shermantheater.com or at box office. Proceeds benefit 16-year-old Campanelli, who has been battling a brain tumor since 2008.
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“I thought, ‘It would be a shame if we didn’t recognize this somehow.’” Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce Membership Service Coordinator John Maday
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Cavalcade comes to town Concert celebrates 60th anniversary of Wilkes-Barre jazz festival — considered America’s first
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or one night 60 years ago, Wilkes-Barre was the jazz capital of the country. Luminaries like Duke Ellington drummer Sonny Greer performed, the Voice of America national radio station broadcasted the music and reporters from publications like the esteemed Downbeat were there to write
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It was called the Cavalcade of Dixieland Jazz, held at the Hotel Redington and Hotel Hart, and it was chronicled by several historians as the first-ever American jazz festival. On Friday, Feb. 25, its anniversary will be commemorated in the form of the Cavalcade of Jazz Revisited at Downtown Arts in Wilkes-Barre. Friday’s concert will include performances by French jazz singer Ilona Knopfler and trumpeter Nate Birkey with the Steve Rudolph Trio;
the Jim Waltich Quartet; and The Bog Swing Group. A 6 p.m. opening reception, which will precede the 7 p.m. concert, will feature the Lee Vincent Memorial Band. Vincent, a legendary longtime local musician and bandleader who passed away three years ago, performed at the 1951 Cavalcade. The reception will be held upstairs from the main concert stage. The Vincent angle is one of many historical connections that will abound at the Cavalcade of Jazz Revisited. “I hope that there will be a
welcoming of people to support what really is a monumental event, when you think about it,” says Pat Marcinko, who played at the 1951 show as a member of the Scranton Minors. He’ll be in attendance again, as will son Marko Marcinko, who’ll perform with Knopfler and Birkey.
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harles Havira, a Cavalcade of Jazz Revisited organizer, raised the idea of a WilkesBarre jazz festival after he performed
“There was a bit of New Orleans floating around in the air then. The spirit of its music, its heritage, even the food they served. New Orleans was in Wilkes-Barre.”
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subscribe, it was a noted event in the history of jazz. And something that can help broaden the educational mission of local jazz enthusiasts, like Marko Marcinko. “The state of Pennsylvania is very well-situated in the history of jazz, with Ahmad Jamal and John Coltrane being people that have their roots based in Pennsylvania,” says Marcinko, who is also a Cavalcade committee member who helped book the performers. “There are many wonderful jazz musicians that come from Pennsylvania. In the Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre area, going back many years, even pre-big band era, we had Tommy Dorsey and Jimmy Dorsey, two significant artists, playing with the Scranton Sirens way, way back in the day. “So we have a history shared in Northeastern Pennsylvania, then with the entire state and the world.” The modern-day Cavalcade, if successful, will be stitched into the fabric of the local jazz scene, which includes the annual Scranton Jazz Festival — run by Marko Marcinko’s PA Jazz Alliance — and maybe a similarly themed annual event hinted at by Havira that would be held at the River Common and work in lockstep with an annual Cavalcade at Downtown Arts. With the Cavalcade of Jazz Revisited not yet in the books, Havira’s already thinking about next year. “I’m looking to the future with it,” he says, “and I’m going to do whatever I can to help it along.” W
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Cavalcade Of Jazz Revisited, Fri. Feb. 25, 7 p.m., pre-concert reception 6 p.m., Downtown Arts (47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre). Tickets: $20 concert (all ages), $40 concert and reception (21+) available at Downtown Arts and Gallery of Sound locations. Info: 570.905.7308
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at last year’s River Fest at the River Common. The idea stuck with John Maday, who is the membership service coordinator for the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce, and it popped back up during one of his Sunday morning runs last year. “I started to think about what (Havira) said, and I happened to remember I was talking to Lee Namey and Juanita Namey,” Maday says, referring to the former Wilkes-Barre mayor and his wife, who is also Event organizer Charles Havira on the 1951 Vincent’s daughter. He recalled them Cavalcade of Dixieland Jazz talking about the 1951 festival and a plaque commemorating it at Public Square, dedicated in 1994. “So I ran over to Public Square, and the plaque is where the bandstand sits. And I looked at the plaque, and it said ‘Feb. 23, 1951.’ I thought, ‘Next year is going to be 60 years!’ So while I was continuing on with the run, I thought, ‘It would be a shame if we didn’t recognize this somehow.’” Maday got the ball rolling by contacting Mike Burnside and others from the Cultural Council of Luzerne County and Kathleen Godwin at PHOTO BY JASON RIEDMILLER Arts YOUniverse, which is housed at Downtown Arts. As a committee was formed and the idea of a 60th Performers at the anniversary gala quickly became a Cavalcade of Jazz reality, Maday says he expressed one Revisited include, stipulation. clockwise from top “One thing I was always insistent left: The Bog Swing on was I knew we want to have some Group, Ilona Knopfler performers here, but we have to have and Nate Birkey. Lee Vincent’s band because of that connection,” he says. “I said, ‘I won’t do this without them,’ but everybody course, the city’s claim isn’t true.” He in Wilkes-Barre. Eight jazz bands said, ‘Yeah, you’re right.’” pointed to two events that preceded got together for ‘The Cavalcade of the Cavalcade: a “jazz festival” at the HISTORY IN QUESTION? Dixieland Jazz,’ which became the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles he 1951 event drew about 800 country’s first jazz festival.” reported on by The California Eagle people, according to a 1999 It’s not just the city blowing its and the 1938 Carnival of Swing retrospective article about the own horn, either. In his book “The on Randall’s Island in New York. Jazz Years: Earwitness to an Era,” Cavalcade in The Times Leader. And Havira even says some Wilkes-Barre renowned jazz critic and historian the flavor of the day was inspired by newspaper ads for the 1951 event Leonard Feather noted that the The Big Easy, says Havira, who has called it the “second annual,” but done exhaustive research on the show. Cavalcade was the first jazz festival in others did not. So the history is hazy. America. “There was a bit of New Orleans That said, whether or not the floating around in the air then,” Havira IMPROVISING Cavalcade was the first jazz festival says. “The spirit of its music, its FOR THE FUTURE in the United States seems to depend heritage, even the food they served. hether or not the Cavalcade on how you define “festival” — and New Orleans was in Wilkes-Barre.” of Dixieland Jazz was Wilkes-Barre Mayor Tom Leighton whom you ask. the first jazz festival in National Public Radio jazz blogger will rededicate the plaque on Public America, it, at the least, was one of Patrick Jarenwattananon, after reading Square Wednesday, Feb. 23 at noon. the first. And regardless of which a recent Times Leader article about The plaque, in part, reads, “On version of history to which you February, 23, 1951, history was made the upcoming event, wrote, “Of
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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 35 p.m.-2 a.m. Advance tickets recommended, proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity. • Snowmobiling at Mount Airy (www.mountairycasino.com, 877.682.4791): through March, Call to reserve. Day rates $40 per half-hour for single, $60 for double. Children under 10 free. Night rates $45 per half hour for single, $65 for double. Scranton Cultural Center (420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton) • Thursday Talks: Home: March 3, 6 p.m., 4th floor. $6. • Dinner at the Theatre: March 4-5, April 8, 6 p.m., 2nd floor, $25, featuring catering by Larry Nicolais, Jr. • St. Patrick’s Post-Parade Party: March 12, grand ballroom. Free, features music by Kilrush. St. Michael’s Church (corner of Church/Winter Sts., Old Forge) • Pierogie Sale: Order by March 11, pick up March 15, 2-5 p.m. $5/dozen. Call Mary, 570.586.2632; Sandra, 457.9280 or the church hall, 457.2875 to order. St. Michael’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church (540 N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.343.7165) • Pierogi Sale every Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. St. Patrick Day’s Dinner/ Dance: March 19, 7 p.m.-midnight at RR 1 Box 161, Harveys Lake, 570.639.5016, fundraiser for Annual Kid’s Fishing Derby. Tickets available at legion or by calling 630.2240. Must be 21 to attend. Tunkhannock Public Library (220 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, 570.836.3835) • Bird ID for Beginners, ages 6-11 with parents: March 18, 10-11 a.m. Youth Presentations for homeschoolers. Free. Call to register.
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The University of Scranton events: ❏ Schemel Forum — session fees vary and reservations are required. Space is limited and registrations accepted on a first-come, firstserved basis. Call 941.7816 or e-mail fetskok2@scranton.edu to register • “Italian Filmmaking: How it Influenced World Cinema:” Mon., through March 14, 5-9 p.m. with Joseph Rettura, a cameraman and film editor. • “Politics and Prose:” Wed., through Feb. 23, 5-6:15 p.m., with William V. Rowe, Ph.D., professor of philosophy at the university. Sign up for either or both three-session courses, as well as for the joint session. Waverly Community House (1115 N. Abington Rd., Waverly, 570.586.8191, www.waverlycomm.org)
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.
events: • Race to Nowhere Film: How to best prepare youth of America to become healthy, bright, contributing and leading citizens in 21st century, Feb. 25., $5, doors 6:30 p.m. • Promoting Closeness with Your Family When you Have No Time: March 11, 7 p.m.
HISTORY Electric City Trolley Museum and Coal Mine Tour (Cliff Street, Scranton 570.963.6590) Museum open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Trolley excursions run Wednesday through Sunday 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Trolley rides $10 adults, $9 seniors, $7.75 ages 3-12. The mine is open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tours run hourly, $8 adults, $7.50 seniors, $5.50 ages 3-12. Lackawanna Historical Society (The Catlin House, 232 Monroe Avenue, Scranton, 570.344.3841) • “Frances Slocum: Child of Two Americas:” March 13, 2 p.m. Explores life of young Pa. girl kidnapped by Indians in 1778. Scranton Iron Furnaces (159 Cedar Ave., Scranton, www.anthracitemuseum.org) For guided tours, call Anthracite Heritage Museum at 570.963.4804 for schedule/fees. Steamtown National Historic Site (I-81 to Exit 53, Scranton: 570.340.5200 or 888.693.9391, www.nps.gov/stea) • Ongoing: Interpretive programs, visitor center, theater and a history museum. Open daily, 9-5 p.m. Admission to museum complex includes all tours: $7 adults / $6 senior citizens / $2 children ages 6-12.
LEARNING ArtWorks Gallery & Studio (502 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. 570.207.1815): • Still-Life in Acrylic with Renee Emanuel: Feb. 24, 6-8 p.m. Demonstrates basic techniques of acrylics. • Pictures in Clay: March 10, 17, 6-8 p.m. $60, supplies included. Bring a favorite photo to learn to transfer it onto clay tile. • Demo with Bill Teitsworth: March 24, 6-8 p.m. Features preview of his tips in using acrylic glazing techniques. 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.
Go for pink on the slopes
The 4th Annual Ski for the Cure Breast Cancer Awareness Day will be held Feb. 26 at Jack Frost Ski Area (1 Jack Frost Road, Blakeslee). Registration begins 8 a.m. for the Pledge Ski-A-Thon and Race Gates. Pledge sheets are available at guest services or at www.jfbb.com. Dedicated Runs, in memory of those who have lost their battle with breast cancer, begin 11 a.m. $2 of each lift pass will benefit NEPA affiliate of Komen for the Cure. There will be prizes, drawings, games and giveaways. For info about Ski for the Cure or raffle tickets, call Bernie Oldroyd 570.443.8425 ext. 2503. Back Mountain Martial Arts Center & Mountaintop Karate Center For more info, call either location, Back Mountain (4 Carr Ave., 570.675.9535) or Mountaintop (312 S. Mountain Blvd., 466.6474): Visit Website at www.fudoshinkai1.com. • Instruction in Traditional Karate, Jujutsu, and Sivananda Yoga (Back Mountain): Tues., Wed., Thurs., 4:30-9 p.m., Sat., 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (Mountaintop Karate Center Mon., Weds., Fri., 4:30-9 p.m. • Instruction in Traditional Karate, Jujutsu, and Sivananda Yoga (Mountaintop): Mon., Wed., Fri., 4:30-9 p.m. Beauty Lies Within School of Pole Dance (32 Forrest St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.793.5757, sl.beautylieswithin@gmail.com). Hours by appointment, free sample appointment offered. Call or e-mail for details. Bellydance classes: • Mon., 5:15 p.m., La Nota House of Dance (135 Main St., Luzerne).$12. • Tues., 5:30 p.m., Beauty Lies Within (32 Forrest St., Wilkes-Barre). $12. Carbondale Chiropractic Center (267 Brooklyn St., 570.282.1240, www.carbondalechiropractic.com). • Run with Doc: Sun. 9-10 a.m. at Lake Scranton. Jog around Lake Scranton with Dr. Andrew Rivera. Visit Website for info. Core Chiropractic Center (180
Drawing & Painting Classes with Georgiana Cray Bart, WilkesBarre. Beginner to advanced, all media, all subjects Includes pencil, charcoal, oil, acrylic, pastel, colored pencil and more. 570.947.8387, gcraybart@aol.com, www.gcraybart-artworks.com • Adult, ages 13+, Mon., noon-4 p.m., Tues., 6-9 p.m. • Children, ages 8-10: Tues., 5-6 p.m., ages 11-12, Mon., 4:30-5:30 p.m. • Portfolio instruction for the college bound • Private instruction available. Drums, Guitar, Bass, Piano, Vocals & Recording Lessons, Mon.-Sat. at C&C Music Center & Recording Works, Hazleton. 12 instructors available to teach songs, music theory, reading, song writing technique and record engineering. For more information call 570.454.6105.
United Penn Plaza, Kingston, 570.718.1672) • Energy Cleansing Workshop: Feb. 24, 6:30-8 p.m. $35. Teaches you to work in partnership with nature to cleanse emotional energies. Preregistration required.
Everhart Museum (1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, 570.346.7186, www.everhart-museum.org) • “Everybody’s Art” New Series of Adult Art Classes: $25/workshop for members, $30 non-members. Preregistration required.
Dance Contours (201 Bear Creek Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.0152, www.dancecontours.com) • Adult classes in ballet, tap, lyrical, CardioSalsa, ballroom dance. • Children/teen classes in ballet, tap, CheerDance, HipTech Jazz, a funky form of dance developed by Jennifer Magnotta, blending basic Jazz Technique with the styles of street dance and hip hop. • Zumba classes for adults: Tues., 6 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m. First class free. • Adult ballet: Sat. morn.
The Exercise Lady, Doreen Rakowski (Theeexerciselady0@aol.com, 570.287.9801) • Yoga, Pilates and Thai Chi Classes
Dance with Kim (Lehighton, 570.483.8640, www.musictogetherwithrachel.com) • Music Together: March 7, 10, 14, free movement-program for ages 2-5 with parents. Call to RSVP. Downtown Arts at Arts YOUniverse (47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.970.2787, www.artsyouniverse.com) • Kids Craft Hour with Liz Revit: Sat., 10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Make jewelry, paper mache, bead making, more. $15, includes supplies. For info or to register, call 817.0176. • Traditional Egyptian Belly Dance: Wed., beginners 6-7 p.m.; intermediate 7-8 p.m. intermediate. $10. Call
Fazio’s Hapkido Do Jang (61 Main St., Luzerne, 570.239.1191) Now accepting new students. Children (age 7-12) Mon./Wed., 5:30-6:30 p.m. Teen/adult Mon./Wed., 6:45-8:15 p.m.; Tues.-Thurs., 6:30-8 p.m. Private lesson also available. Learn Hapkido, the Korean martial art that uses natural movements unlocking hidden powers of strength and confidence. Self defense applications included in every class. Cost $50 monthly, no contract. GregWorks Professional Fitness Training (107 B Haines Court, Blakely, 570.499.2349, gregsbootcamp@hotmail.com, www.vipfitnesscamp.com) • Beach Body Bootcamp: Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m. • Bridal Bootcamp: Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m. Bridal party group training and couples personal training available. • Fitness Bootcamp: 4-week sessions, Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m.; Sat., 1
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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. ∝ Horse Back Riding Lessons Elk Stables, Uniondale, by appointment only. All levels welcome. Call 570.575.8649 to schedule. Dimensions In Dance lessons at Phoenix Theater Adult classes: Mon., 6-8 p.m., includes jazzercise and ballet boot camp. Thurs., 6-8 p.m., includes jazzercise and tap. Kid classes: Wed., 5:30-8:30 p.m., includes tap, ballet/hip hop, and hip hop/jazz. Thurs., 8-9 p.m., includes Fosse jazz. $10. Call Lee to register 991.1817. Kwonkodo Lessons – by reservation at The Hapkido Teakwondo Institute (210 Division St., Kingston). $40/month. Call 570.287.4290 for info. La Nota House of Dance (135 Main St., Luzerne, 570.714.7934, lanotadance@yahoo.com) • Friday Night Practice Parties: Features practice of dance steps. $5. Call for more info. • Ladies Unite with Luanne: Mon., 7 p.m. Group dancing, no partners needed. Learn new steps, body movement, styling, shine patterns, more. Two groups available, for fun only or for performance. Call for info. • Ballroom dancing for seniors: Wed., 1-3 p.m. Features performances, lessons, games. $5 NEPA Bonsai Society (Midway Garden Center, 1865 Hwy. 315, Pittston, 570.654.6194, www.myspace.com/nepabonsai). Monthly meeting last Wed. of every month, 7 p.m. at center. Features business sessions and demonstrations/programs/workshops Northeast Photography Club (www.northeastphotographyclub.org) meets the first Wed. of each month at 7 p.m., in the boardroom of Prime Med (old Wes Freedman Building) off Morgan Hwy., (first parking lot on the left, just below Allied Complex). Meetings cover wide variety of topics and features monthly contest, guest speakers. Membership open to anyone interested in photography.
Private Voice Lessons Mon.Thurs. by appointment. Learn proper singing technique in downtown Wilkes-Barre studio. Strengthen your breathing, range, and other vocal issues during individualized one-onone private lessons with a NYC born and trained classical soprano with a degree in music and teaching experience. Specializing in opera/classical/ musical theater. Hour and half hour lessons. Student discounts available. Please call 824.5428 or visit www.katrinalykes.com for info. Shaolin White Crane Fist (Wyoming) Teaching the traditional Chinese martial arts of Shaolin White Crane Fist, Wing Chun Gong Fu, Yang Style Taijiquan, Qigong-Energy work, Shauijiao-Chinese Wrestling, more. $35/week, first week free. Three levels of training for ages 15+. Contact Master Mike DiMeglio 570.371.8898. STAR Gallery, inside the Mall at Steamtown • Baby Footsteps In The Sand: Tues., 6-7 p.m., ages 5+. $15/class, some supplies included • Sat. Art & Craft Classes: 1-2 p.m., $15/child. • First Steps of a Budding Artist: Sat., 1:30-3:30 p.m., $25/class, some supplies included. • Passport to Adventure: bring photo of choice and learn to turn it into art, $20 pastel classes, #25 acrylic. Contact 347.5146 for info. • Cruise To The Tropics: bring photo/clipping of choice form your last cruise and make souvenir. $20 pastel class, $25 acrylic. Contact 347.5146 for info. World Class Boxing (3 N. River St., Plains Twp., www.wcbboxing.net, 570.262.0061) • BFX (Boxing Fitness Xtreme): Learn fundamentals of boxing. Classes for men and women, no experience necessary. Morning and evening classes available Mon.-Thurs., Sat. • KFX (Kickboxing Fitness Xtreme): Learn fundamentals of kickboxing. Classes for men and women, no experience necessary. Morning and evening classes available Mon.Thurs., Sat. • Youth Boxing: group classes ages 7-15, personal training ages 4-6. • Women’s Only Semi-Private Training Program: Combines boxing, kickboxing, strength training, cardio and flexibility training. • Muay Thai Kickboxing: great for weight loss and self defense. Great training for men and women. Train with a certified Kru, no experience
necessary. • Advanced Training Program: Designed to provide you with quality training for competition in local/ national events in K-1 style kickboxing, Muay Thai, American kickboxing and boxing. Sparring classes available for men and women, experienced fighters welcome. Evening times available Mon.-Thurs., Sat. • Progressive JKD Self Defense: Learn principles of self defense. Men and woman of all experience levels/ martial arts styles welcome. Wyoming Valley Art League • Painting with Irina Krawitz: $15/ hour, $120/4-weeks. Call 570.793.3992 for info.
MIND AND BODY Absolute Pilates with Leslie (263 Carbondale Rd., Clarks Summit, www.pilateswithleslie.com) • Classes Schedule: Mon., Wed., Fri., 9-10 a.m. Private training on the Cadillac, Reformer and Wunda Chair, along with Pilates mat classes, stability ball core classes and more. Check Website for updates. Arts YOUniverse (47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.970.2787, www.artsyouniverse.com) • Pilates And More: 8-week sessions, Mon. & Thurs., 5:30 p.m., Tues. & Thurs., 12 p.m. Learn Pilates and strengthen abdominals, reduce tension, and improve posture. Beginner to advanced, first session free. Call 814.3051 for info • Life Empowerment Class: Tues., 6-7 p.m. $10. ❏ Studio J, 2nd floor • Meditation in the tradition of Gurdjieff and Ospensky: Sun., 12-1 p.m., $5 • Children’s Meditation: Thurs., 6-7 p.m. Ages 9-14, $5 • Tarot Card Readings, by appointment. $20 first half hour, $10 additional half hours. Awakenings Yoga Studio (570.472.3272) • Gentle Yoga: Tues., 5:30 p.m., Candy’s Place (Welles St., Kingston). $5. • Gentle Yoga: Thurs., 6:30 p.m., East Mountain Apartments. Free to residents. • Private Yoga Instruction or Yoga Therapy: By appointment. $45/hr. • Private Meditation Instruction: By appointment. $25/half hr session. Balance Ultimate Fitness (Belladaro Prof Bldg, 570.862.2840) • Early Morning Fitness Bootcamp: Tues./Thurs., 6:30 a.m.-7:30 a.m., Sat, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., $15 or 12 classes for $150.
Balance Yoga and Wellness (900 Rutter Ave., 2nd floor, Kingston, 570.714.2777, www.balanceyogastudio.net) • “Happy Body, Happy Mind,” a Yoga & Nutrition Workshop for children 5-10: March 19, 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Includes yoga class based on healthy body and wholesome foods followed by a make-your-own healthy lunch with Abby Bilek-Singh of Canteen 900. (Feb. class makes flatbread sandwiches, March, yogurt parfaits). Workshops taught by Ramah Hackett, a level 3 Radiant Child instructor. $30 per child, includes lunch. Call for more info. Bellas Yoga Studio (650 Boulevard Ave., Dickson City, 570.307.5000, www.bellasyoga.com, info@bellasyoga.com) All workshops $15, pre-registration suggested. • Sunday Morning Class: 10-11:15 a.m. Features Alternating Vinyasa style yoga with yoga fusion. Classes at La Nota Dance Studio (135 Main St., Luzerne, 570.714.7934) • Zumba Toning: Mon./Wed., 7 p.m., Sat., 11 a.m. $5/class. • Salsa Night Thurs., 7-9 p.m. at Luna Lounge (41 S. Main St., WilkesBarre) • Zumba Fitness: Tues./Thurs., 7 p.m. $5/class. • Beginner Zumba Class: Sat., noon. • Pilates/Yoga Classes: Tues., 5:30 p.m. with Doreen Ramowski. $48/6week session. Call 822.1200 for info/ registration. • Zumba Classes: Mon., Wed., 5 p.m. $5 class. • Ballroom Dancing: Sat., 7 p.m. $10/person.
aromatherapy and guided meditations. $10 per class. Goshin Jitsu Martial Arts Classes Every month at Golightley’s Martial Arts (Mark Plaza Shopping Center, Rt. 11, Edwardsville). Classes focus on cardio, stretching, defense, stamina and more. Self defense, cardio and karate aerobics also available. $75/month. Call 570.814.3293 for info. Harris Conservatory for the Arts (545 Charles St. Luzerne, 718.0673) • Cardio Kickboxing: Wed., 7-8 p.m.; Sat., 9-10 a.m. $5/class. Call for info. • Hoop Fitness Techniques: Mon., 7:30-8:30 p.m. $5/class. Call for info. 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. Jeet Kune Do Fighting Concepts Teaches theories of movement in Martial Arts. $100/month. Call instructor Mike DiMeglio for info, 570.371.8898.
Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock (60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock: 570.996.1500) • Yoga for You: Mon., Wed., Sat., 10-11 a.m. $10 per lesson. Bring yoga mat or beach towel. Call for details.
Mala Yoga (1815 Sanderson Ave., Scranton, 570.604.0945) $9 walk-in, $60/month unlimited. • Sun.: Zumba, 9:50 a.m.; Ashtanga Fusion, 11 a.m. • Mon.: Condensed Ashtanga Primary Series, 10:30 a.m.; Ashtanga Primary Series all levels, 5:15 p.m., Advanced Full Led Primary Series, 7 p.m. • Tues.: Slow Flow, 5:30 p.m., Advanced Ashtanga Fusion, 7 p.m. • Wed.: Intermediate Ashtanga Fusion, 5:30 p.m., Zumba, 7 p.m. • Thurs.: Condensed Primary Series, 10:30 a.m., Beginner Ashtanga, 5 p.m.; Advanced Ashtanga Primary Series, 6:15 p.m. • Fri.: Zumba, 10 a.m.; Advanced Ashtanga Fusion, 5:30 p.m. • Sat.: Morning Stretch All Levels, 9 a.m.; Ashtanga Primary Series, 10:30 a.m.
Egyptian Belly Dance Classes with Dianna Shahein. Call 570.343.2033 for various times/ locations. Private/group classes available.
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.
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,
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
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.
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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 39 570.383.3223 for info. Motivations Fitness Center (112 Prospect St., Dunmore. 570.341.7665) • Sandstorm Fitness with Rachel “Kali” Dare: Learn various techniques and shed pounds. Call for info. NutriFitness Boot Camp (311 Market St., Kingston, 570.288.2409) • Free week of Boot Camp for new members: Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m. • Zumba: Mon., Tues., Thurs., 7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. $5. • Tang Soo Do Karate Classes: Mon., Wed., 6:45 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. Call to register. Odyssey Fitness (401 Coal St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.829.2661, odysseyfitnesscenter.com) • Yoga Classes: Sun., 12:30 p.m.; Mon., 7:15 a.m.; Tues., 7 a.m., 5 p.m.; Wed., 8 a.m., 6:30 p.m.; Thurs., 6:30 p.m.; Sat., 10:30 a.m. All levels welcome. • ZumbAtomic: Lil Starz, ages 4-7: 5:30 p.m.; Big Starz, ages 8-12: 6:15 p.m.
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Prana Yoga Studio (1112 Wheeler Ave., Dunmore, 570.341.8886, www.pranayogadunmore.com) All classes taught in vinyasa flow and geared for all levels of experience • Mon.: Advanced, 6 p.m.; tai chi with Blake Wheeler 7:30-8:45 p.m., Thurs., 8:45-10 p.m., $45/month, on class/week, $65/month, two classes/ week. Contact Blake at 434.989.1045 or blakewhlr@yahoo.com for more info. • Tues.: Beginner, 10 a.m.; Open Level, noon; Beg./Intermediate, 5:30 p.m.; Intermediate, 7:30 p.m. • Wed.: Beginner, 5:30 p.m.; Advanced 7:30 p.m. • Thurs.: Open Level, 10 a.m.; Beg./ Intermediate, 5:30 p.m.; Intermediate, 7:30 p.m. • Fri.: Open Level, 10 a.m.; Advanced, 6 p.m. • Sat.: Beg./Intermediate, 10 a.m.; Intermediate, noon. • Sun.: Intermediate, noon; Candlelit Open Level, 6 p.m. Symmetry Studio (206 N. Main Avenue, 3rd Floor, Scranton, 570.290.7242) • Mon.: Gentle Yoga 5:30 p.m.; Core Yoga 6:30 p.m. • Tues.: Beginners Yoga 5 p.m.; Yoga Strength and Flexibility 6 p.m.; Cardio Kickboxing 7:30 p.m. • Wed.: Slow Flow 5:30 p.m.; Core Yoga 6:30 p.m. • Thurs.: All Levels Vinyasa 5:30 p.m.; Cardio Kickboxing 7:30 p.m. • Fri.: Community Ballroom (call for registration details) • Sat.: Prenatal Yoga 9:30 a.m.;
Essential Yoga All Levels 11 a.m. • Sun.: Slow Flow 11 a.m. Thetravelingyogi@yahoo.com Individual attention for physical/spiritual advancement. All levels welcome. Call 570.709.2406 for info. Classes held at The Studio at 32 (32 Forrest St., Wilkes-Barre) Sat., 10:30 a.m.-noon. Waering Stained Glass Studio (336 N. Washington St., WilkesBarre). • Tarot Card Readings: $50/first half hour, $10 additional. Appointment only. Call 570.417.5020. Wilkes-Barre YMCA events (570.823.2191) • Winter Carnival: Feb. 27, 1-4 p.m. hosted by Childcare Dept. Features bouncy, magician, sand art and more. Mini-swim meet from noon-1:30 p.m. The Yoga Studio (210 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, 570.301.7544) • Yoga: Mon., 9:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m.; Wed., 10:30 a.m.; Thurs., 9:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m.; Sat., 10:30 a.m. • Zumba: Tues., 5:30 p.m.; Wed. 9 a.m., 7 p.m.; Fri., 5:30 p.m. Zumba Fitness Classes • Mon./Wed., 5:15 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m., at TLC Fitness Center (bottom of Morgan Hwy., Scranton). $5/class. Call 570.558.7293 for info. • Adult classes held at Fitwize 4 Kids Tues./Thurs., 7:15, Sun., 11 a.m. on Keyser Ave. across from Keyser Oak Shopping Center Call 348.9383 for info.
OUTSIDE Endless Mountains Nature Center: (Camp Lackawanna, Tunkhannock, 570.836.3835, www.EMNConline.org) • Bird Watching Walk: March 11, 9 a.m., Russell Hill Church, Route 6, Tunkhannock. Members free, guests, $3. Call to register. • Nature Ramble with Rebecca Lesko: March 20, 1-4 p.m. Meet in front of EMNC lodge. Wear sneakers/ boots, dress in layers, bring water bottle, Canceled if inclement weather. Free, call to register. Hickory Run State Park (1137 Honey Hole Road, 570.403.2006) • Junior Bird Club: Snow Geese & Waterfowl of Middle Creek: March 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., ages 9+. Dress for weather, bring lunch. $5. • The Mystery of Maple Sugaring: March 12, 1-3 p.m. • Family Nature Walk: Wildlife That Move Us: March 13, 1:30-3 p.m. Celebrate National Wildlife Federation’s 75th Anniversary by exploring the
park in search of animal movement. • Conservation Volunteer Meeting: March 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Find out what projects have been done and what’s coming up. • Basic Boating Course: March 26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Instructors provide info to help reduce risk of injury/conflict on water. Students who successfully complete may apply for Boating Safety Education Certificate for $10. • Signs of Spring: Wood Frog Trail Hike: March 27, 1-3 p.m. Meet at Wood Frog Trailhead along Honey Hole Road. Lackawanna Audubon Society • Harveys Lake and Bear Hollow Road Field Trip: Feb. 26, 9 a.m. Meet at Dallas Friendly’s. Call Derry 945.5226 or Bill 586.8343 for info. • LAS program at Lackawanna State Park: March 20, 2:30 p.m. Mike Carey will share photos from Costa Rica. Free, open to the public. Call Gene 586.5156 for info. • Montour Preserve Field Trip: March 26, 10 a.m. Meet at park office. Call Jim 759.1322 for info.
SOCIAL GROUPS Holistic Moms Network (wyomingvalleypa.holisticmoms.org, 1560 Wyoming Avenue, Forty Fort, 570.466.1347) • Kinesiology/Stress Management: March 3, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Learn to manage and reduce stress in daily life. The Mineralogical Society of NEPA • Monthly meeting: Feb. 27, 2 p.m., Moosic Presbyterian Church Annex (625 Main St.). Presentation on healing powers of crystals; memberships available, new attendees welcome. Call MaryAnn at 570.687.3070 for info. The NEPA Rainbow Alliance (www.gaynepa.com) • Rainbow Awards Gala: April 16, 5:30 p.m., top-shelf open-bar, cocktail reception, gourmet dinner and awards, prom-style after-dinner dancing with live entertainment, All proceeds benefit RA. Visit rainbowawards.org for info/tickets. NEPA Chapter of Friends of NRA • 19th annual fundraising banquet: March 19, Genetti Manor (1505 N. Main Ave., Dickson City). Includes familystyle dinner, live and silent auctions, drawings, door prizes, more. Call Carl Mozeleski, 570.587.2662 or e-mail dbcmoz@epix.net for info. - compiled by Christine Moua, Weekender Intern
but then again ... By Jim Rising
Weekender Correspondent
The day the judge scam died To the tune of “American Pie” A long, long time ago/ I can still remember/ How faith in justice used to make me smile/ And I hoped, given half a chance/ The law would make Ciavarella dance/ And, maybe, he’d be honest for a while February made him shiver/ When the verdict was delivered/ Good news on the doorstep/ Mark couldn’t take one more step I can’t remember if I cried/ When I read about his wounded pride/ But please throw him deep inside/ The day the judge got fried So bye-bye, Mr. Kids for Cash Guy/ Kept the juvie center filled/ While their mommies did cry/ Took a million dollar finder’s fee/ And now must comply/ Singing, damn I thought I was so sly/ God damn, I thought I was so sly/ Did they take off the gloves/ And did you have faith in God above/ If the Bible tells you so?/ Did you believe the Scooch could roll/ That the pleas could save your mortal soul/ And will you end up on the dole?/ Well, we know that you were in bed with them/ ’Cause we saw your bank accounts were not so slim/ The Bob’s kicked back to youse/ Man, I dig that finder’s fee’s ruse Kids for cash made you all big bucks/ A juvenile lockup and a big fat yacht/ But I knew you was out of luck/ The day the judge got fried. Chorus Now for 10 years you were on the throne/ And you grew fat on the kids bones/ But that’s not how it’s supposed to be/ When the feds came in and shut down your scene/ You right away tried to cop a plea/ But the feds they were just too mean Oh, and while the IRS was poking round/ Your pension fund went down/ The courtroom was adjourned/ The verdict was returned/ And while Powell sang like a lark/ Mericle’s firm went dark/ And justice was dancing in the park/ The day the judge got fried Chorus
Helter skelter in a kick-back swelter/ The kids shipped off to a juvenile shelter/ 39 counts and holding fast/ You landed foul on your ass/ The lawyers tried for a forward pass/ With the public on the sidelines watching at last/ Now the jury was back in their room/ While the media played a funeral tune/ We all got up to dance/ Oh, am I glad we got the chance!/ ’Cause the lawyers tried to take the field/ The feds refused to yield/ Do you recall what was revealed?/ The day the judge got fried? Chorus Oh, and there we were all in Kosik’s place/ A federal courthouse is the right space/ With no time left to start again/ So come on Flora be nimble, Ruzzo be quick!/ The defense lawyers sure were slick/ ’Cause rent payments are the judge’s best defense/ Oh, and as I watched him on the stand/ The guy who once behaved so grand/ Sentencing kids to living hell/ Just to make his bank account swell/ I prayed and hoped the jury got it right/ To lock the judge up tight/ I saw justice blinded by the light/ The day the judge got fried Chorus There was a girl who sang the blues/ Her big bad crime, some Facebook news/ But she got screwed and sent away/ Judge Ciavarella sentenced her to more/ Then burglars got years before/ And just went home to count his pay/ Now in the streets: the children screamed, the mommies cried, and the reporters creamed/ The final word was spoken/ The judge’s back was broken/ And the thing that I admire most/ For the fathers, sons and the mommies most/ They put Mark’s feet in the fire, and they will roast/ The day the judge got fried. And now he’s singing/ Bye-bye, my Kids for Cash ploy/ I kept my juvie center filled/ I wasn’t very coy/ Took the million dollars finder’s fee (spoken) And now I’m going to jail? Oh boy! I’ll appeal!/ Got to get a lawyer who’s sly/ Gotta find a freakin’ lawyer who’s sly W
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POETIC Anthology Books (515 Center St., Scranton, above Outrageous, 570.341.1443, scranthology@gmail.com) All events free, unless otherwise noted. ❏ Book Groups • Scranton Interplanetary Literary Agency, a classic science fiction discussion group: 2nd Tues, 6:30 p.m. ❏ Writing Groups • Open writers group: Sat., noon led by KK Gordon and Leslee Clapp. Bring piece of original writing to discuss and critique. ❏ Special events: • Socrates Cafe, an open philosophical discussion group: Feb. 24, 5:30-7 p.m. • The Calligrapher’s Guild of NEPA Exhibit: Members’ pieces on display through Feb. Arts Seen Gallery (21 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre) • Poetry Readings: Wed. 7-9 p.m. Readings followed by open mic. Free/open to public. Barnes & Noble Wilkes-King’s Booksellers (7 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.4700) ❏ Monthly Book Clubs, all 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Teens: third Mon. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 14-18. • New Age: last Thurs., 6:30-7:30 p.m. • “The Slug Club,” an all-ages club about Harry Potter: first Wed., 6:30-7:30 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. • Weekly Sat. morning story time, 11 a.m.-noon. Dietrich Theater (60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock: 570.996.1500) • Writers Group Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m. The group celebrates all different types of writing styles and formats. Join anytime. Admission free. Call to register. Friends of the Scranton Public Library (520 Vine St., Scranton, 570.348.3000) • Spring Book Sale: March 19, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., March 20, 2-4 p.m. at Children’s Library. Call Tina Thomas for more info. Osterhout Library (71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.823.0156, ext. 217) • “Pennsylvania Hands” exhibit/slideshow: March 18, 5-8 p.m. Sally Wiener Grotta will lead slideshow discussion. Opening reception March 24, 7 p.m. Tunkhannock Public Library • Book Discussion: Wed. throughout Feb., 7 p.m. ❏ Wyoming County Reads: Frankenstein • The Perpetual Struggle: Balancing Nature and Technology: Feb. 23, 7 p.m.
Weinberg Memorial Library at the University of Scranton • Seeking volunteers and accepting book and tag-sale donations for annual spring book and plant sale April 30-May 1. Donations of all used hardcover and paperbacks, videos, CDS, records and more can be placed in boxes on Monroe Ave. side of library through April 27. West Pittston Library (200 Exeter Ave., www.wplibrary.org, 570.654.9847) • Book Club: First Tues., 6:45 p.m. Free. Features an informal discussion of member-selected books. • Weekly story time for children: Fri., 1 p.m. Free.
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. • “Short Eco Prisms,” the first solo exhibit of Chris Moss: through Feb. 26. • “Made in Stone,” an exhibit of stone sculptures produced by members of the Carving Studio & Sculpture Center of West Rutland, Vt.: March 3-26. Opening reception March 4, 6-8 p.m.; gallery talk by Carving Studio Executive Director Carol Driscoll 5 p.m. ArtWorks Gallery (502 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. 570.207.1815) • “Sensoria,” a paintings exhibit by Jorge Puron and Josh Wills: through Feb. 25. Featuring Lackawanna Valley Heritage Association photography in our classroom, student watercolor in back gallery and music by Joe Pollock. • “Outlands,” paintings by James Barney: March 4, 6-9 p.m., artist talk 6:30 p.m., music by Joe Pollock, Blue Heron Art Gallery (121 Main Street, Wyalusing, 570.746.4922, www.blueheronart.org) Gallery Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday by appt. • “Face to Face- Interface:” through April 28. Features work by several renowned portraitists. Camerawork Gallery (Downstairs in the Marquis Gallery, Laundry Building, 515 Center St., Scranton, 570.510.5028. www.cameraworkgallery.org, rross233@aol.com) Gallery hours are Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • “Random Moments,” a show of recent photographs by Bernie Andreoli and Rolfe Ross: March 4-30. Opening reception March 4, 6-8:30 p.m. Dietrich Theatre (downtown Tunkhannock, 570.996.1500) • “On Time,” photos by Ivana Pavelka: through Feb. 28, during scheduled movie times/by appointment. Call for details.
New Visions Studio/Gallery (11 S. Keyser Ave., Taylor, www.newvisionstudio.com. 978.501.7812) Gallery hours: Tues.-Sun., noon-6 p.m. and by appointment. • Getting to Know the Local Artists: Scranton and Beyond: through Feb. 28. Features painting, drawings, etc. from local artists. • “Organic Darkroom,” a photography exhibit of c-prints by John Steck Jr.: March 10-April 5. Opening reception March 11, 6-9 p.m., features free food/drink, artist meet-and-greet. Pauly Friedman Art Gallery (Misericordia University, 570.674.6250, misericordia.edu/art) Gallery hours: Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat./Sun., 1-5 p.m. • “Luzerne County Women In Pastel Invitational:” March 13-April 21. Features artists Alice Laputka, Georgiana Cray Bart, Anna Ostapiw, Shirley Trievel, Mary Louise Steinberg, Natalia A. Kerr, Tobi Balin Grossman and Liz Bignel Plashinski. The Philip Hone Gallery (742 Main St., Honesdale, philiphonegallery.com, 570.253.5577) • CM Artscene Gallery featuring works by Patricia Orr, Jules Dobitsch, Jamie Peters, Margie Long, Jill Swersie and Lucille Norella: through March 18. Schulman Gallery (2nd floor of LCCC Campus Center, 1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke, www.luzerne.edu/schulmangallery, 800.377.LCCC) Gallery hours: Wed.-Sat., 5-8 p.m. • “The Re(a)d Line & Other Works:” through Feb. 26. Features work by local artists David Hage and Dan Waber. Something Special (23 W. Walnut St., Kingston) Hours: Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat., 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. • Charlotte Kindler exhibit: Feb. 26-April 1. Opening reception Feb. 26, 5-7 p.m. Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University (150 S. River St., Stark Learning Center) • “Portraits From The Golden Age Of Jazz,” photographs by William Gottlieb: through March 6. STAR Gallery at the Mall at Steamtown (570.969.2537/343.3048) • “Bending Reality:” March 4-31. Features stylized illustrations and figure drawings of Gerry Stankiewicz. Opening reception March 4, 5-9 p.m., features music by Robert D. Music & Memories Show. ❏ Children and adult art classes • Ceramic sculpture and the Children’s Art Corner: Call Tom Gates, 877.3261 • Drawing and painting classes: Call Karen Mahalik 383.1220 • Private Photoshop classes: Call Gerry Stankiewicz, 709.9203 Widmann Gallery (Located in King’s College’s SheehyFarmer 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. • “Perspectives of Nature:” through March 25. Features photographic work by King’s student Jeff Katra. Free. The Wyoming Valley Art League (47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, www.wval.org, 570.288.1020) • Erin Miele “Add Energy to your Painting:” March 11-12. • 3rd Friday exhibit/reception: March 18. W
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Everhart Museum (1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, PA, 570.346.7186, www.everhartmuseum.org) Admission $5 adults; $3 students/seniors; $2 children 6-12; Everhart Museum members free. • “John and Yoko, a New York Love Story:” Features last photographs of John Lennon by Allen Tannenbaum through April 4. • “With bullets singing all around me:” Regional Stories of the
MacDonald Gallery (Misericordia University, 570.674.6250, misericordia.edu/art) Gallery hours: Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat./Sun., 1-5 p.m. • Watercolors and works on canvas by the late Alice Welsh Jenkins: March 13-April 21.
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Cival War: through July 17. • “Medics In Action: Caring For the Wounded:” through July 17.
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Weekender Associate Editor DESIGNING DINNER The Lackawanna Historical Society and the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple will host Dinner by Design this weekend at the SCC (420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton). Dinner by Design, a way for professional designers to present venues for dinner, whether it’s an intimate outing for two or an elaborate celebration for many, will also help raise funds for the LHS and the SCC. A benefit preview party held Friday, Feb. 25 from 7-10 p.m. in the ballroom will kick off Dinner by Design. The evening features an open bar, silent auction and a menu prepared by Paul Wanas of Accentuate Catering. Preview guests will also get a sneak peek of the dinner venue exhibit that takes place Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 26-27 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Vendors include Accentuate Catering, Carriage Barn Antiques, Central Park Flowers, Christine Zondervan Interiors, Duffy Events, Diane Paparo Associates LTD, Flowers by John Mackey, Kate Brier Interiors, KBA Engineering, Interior Accents, Lindsay Landman Events, Live With It by Lora Hobbs, Magnani Design, McCarthy Flowers, Save the Date Wedding & Events by Nancy Harvey, The Colonnade, Tron Wedding & Party Rentals and White’s Country Floral. Food and beverage concessions will also be available in the main ballroom both days. Tickets for the preview party are $60 per person; tickets for the exhibit tour are $15 per person in advance or $20 per person at the door. A combination ticket of $70 per person grants access to the preview party and the Saturday and Sunday exhibit tours. Tickets are available at the SCC box office, Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800.745.3000. Visit scrantonculturalcenter.org for more info. MIDTOWN MAKES A CHANGE Midtown Sundries (28 Concorde Drive, Avoca) has changed its name and its owners. Now known as Midtown Sports Bar and Grill, the restaurant is owned by Gina Kline and Ron Wel-
lington of Laflin. The restaurant is in the site of the former Damon’s, which closed in 2007. Midtown Sundries opened last April. The couple has had previous restaurant experience managing Mambo Italiano in Dupont and owning Classic Italian-American Restaurant in Pittston Twp. They were brought in by North Carolina-based Midtown Sundries to run the property, with Wellington also being the restaurant’s chef. Kline told the Times Leader Friday that business was “near horrible” under Midtown Sundries. The establishment’s general manager returned to North Carolina, leaving Kline and Wellington with two options: Close the restaurant, or take over. They opted for the latter. “They thought they would just open the doors and people would pour in,” she said. “When you have a restaurant every 100 feet (in the region), that’s not going to work.” Kline went on to say that since they’ve taken over, business has improved, thanks to advertising and an expanded menu. Midtown Sports Bar is open 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Find it on Facebook, visit Midtownsportsbar.net or call 570.654.2413. FUTURE AT FORMER PORTAFINO? Lackawanna County-based company KKM Limited recently purchased the former Portafino Ristorante (900 Schecter Drive, Wilkes-Barre Twp.) for $1.3 million. Portafino, which closed in July of 2009, was most recently Louie’s, which closed last June. The building was originally built to house a Boston’s The Gourmet Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar in 2006, which closed in December 2008. The building was owned by Terra Firma Land Development Group Inc., Porta Fino Inc. and Anthony Trombetta, who has been drawn into the continuing Luzerne County corruption probe through his businesses but has not been charged with any wrongdoing. Send your food and drink news to nmascali@theweekender.com or call 570.831.7322.
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Helmets for the sheriff’s department’s volunteer traffic control personnel await finishing touches. strip of reflective tape. Lastly the badges had to be molded to the contour of the helmet and applied with epoxy to adhere them to the helmet.” Let me tell you, the smell in the house was awful. But it was all done for a good cause, and hopefully I will have my dining room table back soon as well as my new and newly painted helmet with a badge on it. “I think they are beautiful, when everyone else sees them, they will want one too,” Moskaluk said. Luckily, Doug “eBay” Moore bought a few extras that he’s completed the work on, and they will be available for anyone that wants a new helmet. If everyone can get their bikes out of storage for March 13, you will be able to see their debut at the Wilkes-Barre Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. The helmets will also be in attendance at the 15th Annual Wyoming Valley Motorcycle and Sports Show. This event will be held on March 20 at the 109th Armory on Market Street in Kingston. That runs from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and benefits the Wyoming Valley Children’s Association. The sheriff’s office will have a table where children can be fingerprinted and given IDs. You can also talk to Sheriff John Gilligan, Sheriff Chief Carl Zawatski or Captain Richard Moskaluk about joining the motorcycle division. You just have to be sure to have a clean record, as they do a rigorous background check before admitting you to the unit. W
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retty much during any day at Kranson’s clothing store you can find some type of law enforcement person picking up new clothes, shoes or accessories. Each department has its own unique look that is often detailed by patches so that it is obvious what department you represent. The sheriff’s office actually has separate uniforms for the full-time officers and those who ride in the motorcycle division, which is an allvolunteer division. Unlike many of the other uniforms, there is one final piece that finishes off the uniform of the motorcycle division officers — the helmet. While the rest of the uniform is quite professional looking, the helmet is actually a safety feature as well. It can also be readily seen and identified as sheriff’s department personnel for traffic control. One thing you should know is that because the motorcycle division is all-volunteer, the officers all purchase their own equipment and uniforms. While Kranson’s does a great job of keeping the uniform clothes all matching and, well, uniform, the store doesn’t sell motorcycle helmets. Because of that there has been some variety of helmet colors and shapes. For instance, when I first joined the motorcycle division, I was using a white full-face helmet which was completely different from the rest of the division. Even those that had similar half helmets had several shades of gold and even a red one. Sitting around at the end-of-summer party, Captain Richard Moskaluk thought it would be a great idea if we could all have matching helmets that had a uniform color and perhaps logo. “I think that when they are all done, it will be really impressive” to have matching helmets, he said. After several attempts to get someone to paint them, they ended up with the newest member of the motorcycle division. Yep, the old man. Doug actually joined the motorcycle division this past January and decided that since we couldn’t find anyone else to do the job he would step in and take over the project. So Moskaluk and wife Irene rounded up as many of the helmets as they could and gave them all to Doug to begin the work. And the helmets all ended up in my dining room to be painted. Doug is a painting contractor, so he had all the tools necessary and the requisite skill, not to mention patience, to get the job done. He said, “The hardest part was the smell of the lacquer and paint used to do the job.” For the past week my house was turned into a painting production studio with Monday’s snow day giving one last day to put on the finishing touches — the tiny Deputy Sheriff badges that sit on the crown of the helmet. Moskaluk said that he really likes the idea of the badges on the helmets as “they are great, they show up really well.” “The helmets that weren’t black had to first be painted black, then each helmet had to be masked off and painted gold,” Doug said. “The last step in painting was to clear coat each helmet. After that each helmet had to be pinstriped with a small
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sign language By Caeriel Crestin
Weekender Correspondent
PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) The games people play can be fun, if you’re good at them, and in the mood. Of course, it’s refreshing to be able to cut through all the bullshit and get down to brass tacks, but if someone is in a more playful, circumspect mood, this strategy could just scare them right off. So much of life and connecting with another person is about timing, and part of that is where you’re at in your lives. If you want to play games and have that kind of fun, go for it — but try to find someone else who’s in that place with you, or one of you is bound to get hurt. ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) Appending “in bed” to every fortune cookie fortune makes it better. Adding “yet” to most of your negative statements will similarly improve your life. It creates an opening for change. Even your most jokingly self-derogatory comments can benefit. “I haven’t been able to find a job…yet” opens up the issue and creates, in a very tangible way, possibilities that wouldn’t feel as likely without the “yet.” It’s a subtle way to reorder your mind to manifest better stuff for yourself. Try it this week, every time you express something negative. It might not work universally, but I think you’ll be pleased with the overall benefit.
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TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) Everyone deserves a second chance — but maybe not right away. Sometimes your judgment is simply spot on, and giving someone any more rope will just make them hang themselves, or you. People can change — but rarely overnight. Keep your mind open to a second chance, sure, but reserve such an opportunity for somewhere further down the line, when it’s more likely it’ll be worthwhile. For now, if they come knocking, keep the door closed. If and when it’s time to open it again — and I honestly hope you don’t rule out the possibility — you’ll know. GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) Anyone whose wish has been granted soon discovers that wishes usually come with stuff you never anticipated — and perhaps don’t even like. Of course, it’s hard to guess at what will come along with the dream guy/gal, the power, the fame, the success, or whatever else you fantasized about. But glossing over the potential details as thoroughly as you have pretty much guarantees you some unpleasant surprises should your wish ever come true. This week take a harder look at the wishes that seem closest to fruition, and this time include all the details you didn’t bother examining earlier. Some of them
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could be dealbreakers — and wouldn’t it better that you figured that out now before you had to actually live with them? CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) Blurred boundaries are something of a Cancerian specialty. Of course, while some people might appreciate that your relationship requires no specific definition or rules, others may feel extremely threatened by the fact that you’re perfectly willing to disregard lines that have been drawn if crossing them simply “feels right.” It’s sometimes a difficult lesson for you Crabs to learn to respect those limitations, because your line-crossing and rule-breaking is usually fueled by the best and most compassionate intentions. However, learn it you must, and if you haven’t mastered it by this week, you’re likely to get some painful instruction on the matter. LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) Leos at their best are radiant, generous, loving, warm, enthusiastic, intuitive leaders, and fun to be around. At their worst, they’re bossy, controlling, selfish, lazy, and insensitive. Don’t let your ego be too bruised by such uncompromising truth — unless it’ll fuel personal change! Relearning such bad habits is quite difficult, and requires tremendous persistence. Nevertheless, your personal evolution depends on learning to recognize and minimize those negative tendencies while strengthening and amplifying your positive qualities. Since this week’s events are likely to put them in stark contrast with each other, it’s an opportune time to practice exactly that. VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22)
Virgos are rarely snobbish — so you might not recognize the signs when you do lean that way. This week you need to confront the truth that there’s a part of you that turns your nose up at interacting with certain people, for whatever (probably unconscious) reason. That’s not to say you need to completely overturn your unspoken judgments and make time to hang out with said people; in fact, your opinions may be spot on. However, recognizing them, and being truthful with yourself about what you think and why you think it are good ways to determine whether you’re being discerning, or just prudish — an important distinction this week. LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) I prefer warm weather. However, that doesn’t mean that whenever it’s not warm, I automatically get down, annoyed, or out of sorts. Actually, I’ve learned to appreciate cold or wet weather, not just for the variety, but also because it makes me appreciate the sunny, beautiful days that much more. For someone who’s supposed to be able to value multiple perspectives, you’re awfully black and white about certain things. You might be happier if you could find a way to appreciate even the stuff you’re not entirely crazy about. Such a talent could prove very valuable this week. SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) For every person who’s down on you because you’re a Scorpio, there are two who are likely to be intensely into you for the same reason (although some of these might not know it yet). You’ve got a rare and special quality that tends to elicit
fairly extreme reactions in the people around you. Although that may occasionally feel like a curse, recognize that most of the time it’s an amazing blessing. Of course, you can’t control who’s obsessed and who’s repulsed — something that may lead to feeling more doomed than lucky this week; all the more reason you should keep the big picture (and your ultimately blessed state) in mind. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) Although we’ve been programmed with a certain set of social rules and expectations, one of your great gifts is being able to consciously and intelligently toss those rules out the window when they simply don’t make sense for the scenario at hand. This could be one of those times. Such great power, naturally, comes with corresponding responsibility: Other people might need some encouragement — or even a form of permission — to follow their hearts, and you may very well be the only one equipped or willing to give it to them. Come through for those poor people, won’t you? CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) Misery loves company, but that doesn’t mean it has to be you. When someone tries to drag you into the crappy place they’re in, it’s time to employ that infamous Capricornian stubbornness, dig in your heels, and refuse to go along. You can choose to walk away, or pull them out of their funk, but rest assured that nothing particularly good will come of you getting down in the trenches with the down and out right now. That doesn’t mean you can’t have compassion for them — just that it shouldn’t slip over into commiseration or pity. Drag them up, walk away, whatever — just don’t let them trip you up or push you down. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) Some messages you have to spell out explicitly. Others can be effectively conveyed with a look, a touch, or a gesture, and articulating them at length would only water them down, or even negate them completely. Therefore, don’t. Words are like fire: a little bit is cozy and comforting, but too much and you’ll burn the place down. You’re already pretty outspoken, so try to keep quiet for once, and practice communicating in other, less flammable and ultimately more wonderful ways. By the end of the week you should be an expert in this department — or you might be shopping for replacements for W everything you burnt to cinders. Contact Caeriel at sign.language.astrology@gmail.com.
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ing my options beyond serving as an MTV VJ. When I recently discovered that the old “TRL” studio is home to a new show, “The Seven,” I had to attend a taping and see what this was all about. Running just half an hour weekdays at 5 p.m., the show provides pop culture updates that are short and simple, yet produced with perfection, allowing audiences to be kept in the loop of what’s about to be trending without losing their attention. One thing I know will be trending very soon is MTV’s freshest face, the super-fly Kevin Manno, host of “The Seven.” In the spirit of the show’s nature to fill audiences in on “the seven things you need to know now,” I made it a priority to find out the seven things you need to know, too … about Kevin: 7. The dude never saw a “Star Wars” movie. 6. Before counting down today’s top seven stories, he was a popular radio personality for Chicago’s Q101 5. At one time he was a doorto-door knife salesman. No wonder he’s so sharp on air! 4. His most exciting interview was Adam Sandler. 3. He can be found on Twitter @KevinManno. 2. When he’s not on hosting duty, he enjoys getting to know his way around New York City. 1. Hands down, Kevin’s the nicest guy you could want to meet. So hang out with him at a taping by e-mailing thesevencasting@mtvnmix.com. As I walked outside of 1515 Broadway, where I once stood as a 17-year-old kid with a dream, I realized that as I grew up my dreams had evolved — just like the studio that now hosts “The Seven.” Good luck to us both…
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ost of my senior year of high school was spent skipping school to attend tapings of MTV’s “Total Request Live.” My destiny, or so I thought as a barely innocent teen, was to be an MTV-VJ. On one of these school-skipping adventures I was hand selected to give a “shoutout” on national television. It just so happened that on this particular day my father was home from work. So, at 3:30 p.m., when “TRL” was broadcast live, my parents were watching the show with my 12-year-old sister. “Jason! You’re next,” signaled one of the producers. “That’s Justin,” I corrected. Paying no attention to what I said, the frenzied producer handed me the microphone. “You’re on in 10, nine, eight …” When I left the taping, I saw I had seven voicemails waiting from my parents. After the first voicemail was my mother screaming that I was going to put my father in an early grave, I figured out they must have seen the show! My poor parents — innocently watching television as their son pops up on MTV with a microphone when they think he’s in detention. The last message was both of them laughing and saying, “Leave it to you, Justin.” Throughout the school year I must have gone to “TRL” tapings at least 10 times, where my consistent attendance caused the hosts and staff to begin remembering me by name, or at least other variations of first names that begin with the letter J. I was convinced that it was only a matter of time until producers understood that my outlandish personality could be a contributing asset to the show. They never did. Instead, I went to college, where other than barely dodging cirrhosis of the liver, I developed and exercised skills in television broadcasting and production by hosting my own college TV show, interning for E! and “Jimmy Kimmel Live” and competing on an ABC reality show — collectively expand-
WEEKENDER, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2011
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“We really want the kids and parents to see us as role models.” Anthony ‘Buckets’ Blakes of the Harlem Globetrotters
Globetrotters spread message through basketball By Christine Moua Weekender Intern
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he Harlem Globetrotters, the nationwide exhibition basketball team that combine tricks, skills, and comedy — and community appearances for children — will bring their show to Mohegan Sun Arena Friday, Feb. 25. The Globetrotters have visited schools and hospitals and have appeared elsewhere in communities to show their talents, entertaining everyone from presidents to the pope. With a history to tell and torches to pass, Anthony Blakes, known as Buckets, has been with the team for the past nine seasons. So how does somebody become part of the team? “The Globetrotters have a scouting system, they scout guys and colleges,” says Blakes. “Once you make it through training camp, you are invited and have a chance to be on the team. They do a great job of finding guys who can carry the torch that was lit so long ago.” The team was founded by Abe
Saperstein in 1926 Chicago. Back then, the team was originally named The Savory Big Five; it did not become The Harlem Globetrotters until 1927, to coincide with Harlem culture. Saperstein wanted to prove that blacks could play basketball. He influenced his team to play any team that would challenge it and play for money. Blakes wanted to be a part of that history. Originally from Phoenix, he would cut a hole in the top of his dad’s hat, flip it over and shoot a tennis ball through it. Learning from his older brothers and cousins, he found his love for basketball. “I always wanted to be a professional athlete,” says Blakes. “After playing college basketball I played professionally in other places. One day I got a random call from the Globetrotters to come work out with the team, and I was ecstatic about it. I couldn’t wait.” Globetrotters community programs include C.H.E.E.R. for Character, which focuses on cooperation, healthy mind and body, effort, enthusiasm and responsibility. This program
The Harlem Globetrotters, Fri. Feb. 25, 7 p.m., Mohegan Sun Arena (255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Twp.). Tickets: $15. Info: 800.745.3000, www.wachoviaarena.com
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allows the players to interact with students from local schools by playing with a basketball that has character traits printed on the outside. Character education allows students to cooperate with others and prepare them for challenges they may face when they are adults. “We go out to the community prior to playing games,” says Blakes. “I visit schools, hospitals and a lot of radio and TV. I think it’s our community outreach programs that really get us going; everybody is on the same page. We really want the kids and parents to see us as role models. Whether we like it or not, people do look up to us, so we want to make sure we give back.” Not only have the Globetrotters made a huge impact on the community by being Ambassadors of Goodwill, S.P.I.N. Programs and donating to schools and hospitals, but being a part of the team has also made an impact on the individual team members. “Being a part of the team has given me the opportunity to see the world,” says Blakes. “It has given me the opportunity to see all the different cultures out there. Everybody is unique in their own way.” With the Globetrotters in Wilkes-Barre, they want to bring a message to the local schools that legends started when they themselves were kids. “You develop these life skills you don’t realize, because you start to understand these different cultures, and it makes you an overall better person,” says Blakes. “Once I realized what I was a part of and realized what impacts they continue to still have on the world, I knew I was in the right place.” W
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SAAB `00 93 120,000 miles, auto-
412 Autos for Sale
412 Autos for Sale
CHEVROLET 06 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE
CHRYSLER 05 SEBRING Touring Edition.
matic, 4 door, antilock brakes, air conditioning, air bags, all power, AM/FM radio, CD player, leather interior, sun roof, rear defroster, rear windshield wiper, custom wheels, $3,900. (570)814-6020 call after 3:00 p.m.
Silver beauty, 1 Owner, Museum quality. 4,900 miles, 6 speed. All possible options including Navigation, Power top. New, paid $62,000 Must sell $45,900 570-299-9370
TOYOTA `06 AVALON New tires, new
CHEVROLET `01 MONTE CARLO SS Black with leather
brakes, Inspected March 4, AC, AVPS, Fully loaded, 18,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty. 90,000 miles. $12,900. (570) 881-3712
412 Autos for Sale
BMW `93 325 IC Convertible,
Metallic Green Exterior & Tan Interior, 5 Speed Transmission, Heated Seats. 2nd Owner, 66k Miles. Excellent Condition, Garage Kept, Excellent Gas Mileage. Carfax available. Price reduced $7,995 or trade for SUV or other. Beautiful / Fun Car. 570-388-6669
CADILLAC 06 STS
AWD, 6 cylinder, Silver, 46,000 miles, sunroof, heated seats, Bose sound system, 6 CD changer, satellite radio, Onstar, parking assist, remote keyless entry, electronic keyless ignition, & more! $18,900 570-881-2775
CADILLAC `04 DEVILLE
White with saddle leather. 94K miles. Very well maintained. $6,400 or best offer. Call Ann or Joe. 570-335-3127
CHEVY 08 COBALT
Coupe, 4,500 miles. 2.2 liter, 32 MPG, 1 owner, $14,000 negotiable. White, auto, perfect condition. 570-785-4444
interior. Garage kept, 76K highway miles. Excellent condition. $7,200. Call 570-288-9836
CHEVROLET 2010 CAMARO V-6 Victory Red, black interior, all bells and whistles. $25,000 570-706-6489
Let the Community Know! Place your Classified Ad TODAY! 570-829-7130
CHEVY `06 EQUINOX
4x4, 62,000 miles, silver, comes with 3 year, 50k mile warranty. $11,900. 570-474-5566
Sapphire blue, 35K miles, excellent condition, alloy wheel. Power windows, CD player. $9,100. 570-574-8774
CHRYSLER 06 300C HEMI
Light green, 18,000 miles, loaded, leather, wood trim, $24,000. 570-222-4960 leave message
CHRYSLER 93 LEBARON Green 2 door Con-
vertible. Inspected. Tan color canvas top. Runs very good. Asking $2700, must sell. Taking serious offers. 570-604-1118
CHRYSLER `02 PT CRUISER Inferno Red, flame
design. Chrome wheels. 47,000 miles, one owner. Looks and runs great. New inspection. $6,875 Call (570) 472-1854
CHRYSLER `02 SEBRING 122,800 miles,
CHEVY `10 IMPALA LT. Silver ice metallic
automatic, 4 door, anti-lock brakes, air conditioning, air bags, power locks, power windows, power mirrors, power seats, cruise control, AM/FM radio, CD player, leather interior, moon roof, rear defroster. $3,600. (570) 474-0423
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with ebony interior. 2,400 miles. Onstar, XM Satellite Radio, remote start, bluetooth, front seat split bench. $20,000 4 months old, original sticker price $27,440. Call 570-650-9026
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It’s common to be uneasy about a trip to the dentist, but a better dental experience is available. The smile of your dreams is achievable—without the pain, hassle, or anxiety.
t Back Mountain Dental, you’ll be welcomed into a spa-like atmosphere by personable staff. James C. DeFinnis, DMD, offers a thorough consultation to determine each patient’s smile goals, past dental experiences, and possible anxieties about dental procedures.
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If you’ve been avoiding dental treatment for fear of long, uncomfortable procedures, be happy to know that years of dental decline can be restored in just one or two effortless visits. Dr. DeFinnis’s extensive training in Intravenous (IV) sedation dentistry allows you the option of enjoying a peaceful slumber while your dental work is performed. Sedation is carefully administered by a registered nurse anesthetist who monitors your IV throughout the procedure, as in a hospital setting. Awake “This isn’t a to a beautifully restored stereotypical dental smile with no memory of office with the unnerving atmosphere the procedure. that many people “We only offer fear. Our patients IV sedation—rather are treated warmly than anti-anxiety and compassionately. pills—because it is the I listen to my safest, most effective patients’ past dental option for dental experiences to best sedation,” states understand how we Dr. DeFinnis. “It can be can give them hit or miss administering something better.” the appropriate dosage —DR. DEFINNIS with oral sedation. With an IV, we can carefully control the sedation level throughout the procedure, and the medication can be reversed instantaneously. All team members are trained © 2010 Advent Media Group
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Better Materials, Better Smile
“A beautiful smile is an incredible asset—whether meeting new people or interviewing for a job,” observes Dr. DeFinnis. “We use the highest quality materials and specialty labs to provide each patient an outstanding outcome.” Back Mountain Dental features a full menu of cosmetic services, including Invisalign®, advanced teeth whitening, and veneers to correct crooked, stained, or broken teeth. Dr. DeFinnis also offers CEREC®, a state-ofthe-art dental crown technology that assists him in restoring decayed and damaged teeth in just one office visit. “CEREC is a revolutionary system that provides the precision I need to conserve more natural tooth that is still healthy,” says Dr. DeFinnis. CEREC creates ceramic restorations while you wait and doesn’t require uncomfortable impression trays or temporaries. Color-match technology ensures a natural appearance, without the visible gray metal lining that can sometimes appear with conventional crowns. “No one should live with embarrassing teeth for fear of visiting the dentist,” concludes Dr. DeFinnis. “We’re here to give you the smile of your dreams with the most pleasant experience possible.”
before
after Three CEREC-assisted restorations, completed in just one office visit.
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412 Autos for Sale
412 Autos for Sale
412 Autos for Sale
DODGE `00 INTREPID
LINCOLN `02 TOWN CAR
MERCEDES-BENZ 91 420 SEL 127,000 miles, auto-
Gold, super clean, new tires, brakes, & serviced. 70k miles. $4,300 or best offer. Call 570-885-2162
FORD `04 MUSTANG Mach I, 40th
ANNIVERSARY EDITION V8, Auto, 1,200 miles, all options, show room condition. Call for info. Asking $24,995 Serious inquiries only. 570-636-3151
FORD `07 MUSTANG GT
Premium package, silver, black leather interior, 5 speed manual. 20,000 miles. $18,900 (570) 868-3832
FORD `92 MUSTANG
Convertible, 55,000 original miles 5.0 auto, some engine upgrades. Garaged showcar. $8200 (570) 283-8235
FORD `99 miles. CONTOUR4 84,000
door automatic, runs excellent, clean, air conditioned, great shape, $2,500 negotiable. (570) 709-7751
LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED!
HONDA 06 ACCORD EX
Auto., sunroof, alloy wheels, 44K miles, silver with black cloth, new Blizzaks, KBB over $16,000, Must sell! $12,900 Call after 5 pm. 570-477-2677
HONDA `05 CIVIC 110 miles, automat-
ic, front wheel drive, 4 door, anti-lock brakes, air conditioning, air bags, AM/FM radio, CD player, new breaks, rotors, power steering pump, $8,500. (570) 704-8685
HYUNDAI `04 TIBURON GT
Blue, 5 speed manual, CD, Air, factory alarm, power windows & locks. 38K. $7,500 negotiable. Call 570-540-6236
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HYUNDAI `08 ELANTRA
Low mileage, 30,000 miles, automatic, front wheel drive, 4 door, anti-lock brakes, air conditioning, air bags, power locks, power windows, power mirrors, cruise control, AM/FM radio, Mp3 player, sun roof, rear defroster. $9,300 (570) 696-3152 Call before 10:00 p.m.
Soft top convertible, sunroof. Black with Black leather interior. Alloy wheels. $4,500, Call (570) 594-1496
WANTED!
ALL JUNK CARS CA$H PAID 570-301-3602
MAZDA `04 3 Hatchback, 92,000 miles. Excellent condition. auto, sunroof, premium sound and alloy wheels. $8,300 (570) 864-2337
Selling your Camper? Place an ad and find a new owner. 570-829-7130
MAZDA `04 RX-8 Hunter Green, 80,000 miles. New brakes & rotors. New alignment. Two new rear tires. No accidents. $8,500 or best offer. For more information, call (570) 822-2952
Rare, Exclusive Opportunity To Own...
26 FORD MODEL T Panel Delivery
100 point Concours quality restoration. Red with black fenders. Never Driven. 0 miles on restoration. RARE! $40,000 $38,000
1993 MERCEDES BENZ 300SL
38,000 miles 6 cylinder, 2 door convertible with hardtop. Black with Black leather interior. 2nd owner. Loaded. Must Sell! $18,500 $15,500 $14,500
1993 CADILLAC SEDAN DEVILLE 4 door
Blue-Sapphire Beauty! Beautiful condition. Garage kept 26,000 miles. All available options fully loaded. 4 door. Grey leather interior $7,900
From an Exotic, Private Collection
Call 570-650-0278
matic, 4 door, all power, CD player, sun roof, $3,200 (570) 592-4994
MERCEDES-BENZ `01 C-240 121,000 miles.
Loaded, leather seats, 4 door. $5,200 Call 570-283-1800 M-F, 9am - 5pm All other times (570) 388-6422
MERCEDES-BENZ `02 ML500 Black with Gray
Interior, 1 owner, fully loaded, extra clean, 63,000 miles. $13,500 or best offer. 570-814-3666
MERCEDES-BENZ `05 240C 4Matic, V6 - Gray,
77K highway miles, Excellent condition, dealer serviced. Sun roof, heated seats. $15,500. Call 570-288-3916
MERCEDES-BENZ `05 320C 4-matic, 1 owner,
loaded, garage kept, excellent condition. 52,000 miles $25,500 570-735-2775
MERCEDES-BENZ `05 CLK320 CABRIOLET Convertible, Silver
with grey leather interior, fully loaded. Low miles. Excellent condition. Must See! Asking $27,000 (570) 477-3083
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! $15,495 or trade for SUV or other. 570-388-6669
MINI COOPER 05
Red, 79000 miles, automatic, 2 door, all power, sun roof, Excellent condition, runs great. $10,000 (570) 817-1467 or 570-299-9092
NISSAN 00transmisMAXIMA Manual
sion, 5 speed, fully loaded, clean, good condition, leather, 17” tires, 81k miles. 1 owner. $6500. 570561-2234 /646-6422066 ask for Mike.
412 Autos for Sale
412 Autos for Sale
412 Autos for Sale
NISSAN 04 350Z
PONTIAC 69 FIREBIRD 400 CONVERTIBLE
Volkswagen 03 GTI moonroof, 5 speed,
Roadster Touring Edition. Loaded. Good condition. 18,000 miles, triple black, 6 speed manual transmission, 19” black & chrome wheels. $24,000 or best offer. (570) 233-7044
NISSAN 05 ALTIMA SL, 3.5 V-6, leather, Bose radio, 6 CD player. $8,500 570-472-3175
NISSAN `06 SENTRA 1.8 S, Special
Edition, Power steering, brakes, windows & locks. 6 CD changer. Excellent condition, 43K. $12,500. 570-881-6897
NISSAN `07 ALTIMA 2.5S Winter Front, 34
highway MPG, 26 city MPG. Advanced air bag system, tire pressure monitoring system, security/ immobilizer system, automatic CVT transmission, 4-wheel power disc brakes/ABS, new tires, rear spoiler, 8 way power driver’s seat, automatic on/ off headlights, illuminated vanity mirrors, leather wrapped steering wheel, AM/FM/ CD, cruise/tilt, AC, power doors & locks, intelligent key, push button ignition. 76,000 miles. One owner. REDUCED PRICE $11,500. (570) 262-6038
NISSAN `08mileage, ALTIMA Low
18000 miles, automatic, front wheel drive, 4 door, antilock brakes, air conditioning, air bags, power locks, power windows, power mirrors, power seats, all power, cruise control, GPS/navigation system, AM/FM radio, CD changer, Mp3 player, keyless entry, leather interior, sun/moon roof, rear defroster, new floor mats, Winter Frost pearl paint, heated seats, side mirror defroster, backup camera, auto rear view mirror dimmer, Bluetooth, phone, nav., & radio controls on steering wheel, 4.5 years remaining on 7 year 100,000 miles Nissan bumper to bumper Premium Warranty included, EXCELLENT CONDITION Altima HYBRID 35city/33 highway mpg. $18,900. 570-371-9001 Call after 5:00 p.m.
Blue/white top & white interior. Recent documented frame-off restoration. Over $31,000 invested. will sell $24,600. 570-335-3127
PORSCHE `02 BOXSTER S Great convertible,
black top, 6 speed manual transmission, carbon fiber dash, leather interior, front & rear trunk, fast & agile. $18,000 or best offer. Call 570-262-2478
SALEEN `02 SE 281 Convertible, silver on black, garage kept, Production #351. 14,500 miles. Asking $23,500, Serious inquiries only! 570-477-3600
SCION 08 TC
Low mileage, 42,000 miles, 4 speed, front wheel drive, 2 door, antilock brakes, air conditioning, air bags, power locks, power windows, power mirrors, cruise control, AM/FM radio, CD player, Mp3 player, keyless entry, sun/moon roof, rear defroster, tinted windows. $14,200. (570) 443-7522 Call before 9:30 p.m.
SUBARU 02 FORESTER
144,000 miles, 4 cylinder, all wheel drive, automatic, good condition. $6,500. call Dave (570) 479-0106
SUBARU 05 IMPREZA WRX 2.0 Turbo, Blue
exterior. Black cloth interior. 48,000 miles, 18” Black O.Z Rally Wheels. 3” RSR Turbo Back Exhaust. ACT 2 Clutch, cold air intake, RA Gearsets. $13,999 (570) 852-9231
SUZUKI 04 AERIO AWD
White sedan, 6-CD changer, 62K miles, $6200 or best offer. 570-592-2556
Wanna make a speedy sale? Place your ad today 570829-7130.
TOYOTA `93 MR2
T-top, 5 speed. AM/FM/CD, AC, power antenna. New tires. No rust. Great condition.
$6,000
(570) 708-0269 after 6:00PM
loaded,$9750 excellent condition, 570-578-2149
415 Autos-Antique & Classic
BUICK `55 SPECIAL
Red & white, 2 door Nice car. Must see to appreciate. $10,000 or best offer. 570-332-1350
CADILLAC `80 COUPE DEVILLE Excellent condition, $3,000 located in Hazleton. 570-454-1945 or 561-573-4114
CHEVY `66 BEL AIR
2 door post car, in good condition for age. Serious inquiries only, call for details. $8,500 or best offer. Call Steve at 570-407-0531
CORVETTES WANTED 1953-1972
Any Condition! Courteous, Fast Professional Buyer. Licensed & Bonded corvettebuyer.com 1-800-850-3656
FORD `52 COUNTRY SEDAN CUSTOM LINE
STATION WAGON V8, automatic, 8 passenger, 3rd seat, good condition, 2nd owner. $9,500. 570-579-3517
FORD `66
Mustang Coupe. Pearl white, pony interior. Pristine condition. 26K miles. $17,000 or best offer. (570) 817-6768
LINCOLN `88 TOWN CAR 61,000 original
miles, garage kept, triple black, leather interior, carriage roof, factory wire wheels, loaded, excellent condition. $5,500. Call Mike 570-237-7660
MAZDA `88 RX-7 CONVERTIBLE
1 owner, garage kept, 65k original miles, black with grey leather interior, all original & never seen snow. $8,900. Call 570-237-5119
PONTIAC 84 TRANS AM
15TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION. 1 of 600 made, all available options, 63K miles, V8, auto. T-roof, $7,995. Call 570-817-2577
415 Autos-Antique & Classic
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
TANK 07 VISION
2007 Tank Motor Sports Vision Motorcycle. 250 cc, Brand new. 0 miles. $2,400. For more information call Tom at 570-825-2114
421
Boats & Marinas
CUSTOM CREST 15
Fiberglass boat with trailer. Outboard propulsion. Includes: 2 motors Erinmade, “Lark II series”
PRICE REDUCED! $2,400 NEGOTIABLE
570-417-3940
SALT CREEK SKIF
14’ fiberglass fishing boat, tri-hull (very stable), 25 HP Tahatsu outboard, Full Galvanized Trailer. Perfect Condition. Built in fuel tank. All new in ‘01. $2,500 570-256-7311
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SEA NYMPH 94
19’, 4.0 Outboard motor, good condition. $6,000 or best offer. Call 570-722-4077
427
Commercial Trucks & Equipment
CHEVROLET 89
C70. 24’ box. Lift gate, many new parts. $1,900. (570)675-7546
FORD 99 E350 BUCKET VAN Triton V8. 2 speed
boom; 92,000miles; $9999 or best price. Great condition. Call 570-675-3384 or 570574-7002
436
Mopeds
MOTOR SCOOTER Tank, 150cc, silver, 51 original miles. Seats two. Radio/cassette player, includes helmet and charger. $1300 Call NAPW 570-822-WASH
439
Motorcycles
HARLEY DAVIDSON ` 06 SOFTTAIL NIGHTTRAIN Dark gray metallic,
new rr tire & brakes, many extras $11,500 (570) 592-4982
HARLEY DAVIDSON `01
Road King 19,000 miles, new tires, lots of extra chrome. Like New. $12,900. Call 570-639-1989 or 570-760-1023
HONDA 04 SHADOW SABRE 1100 black, 13,500
miles. Windshield, saddle bag. Excellent condition. $4,500. Call (570) 852-9455
HONDA
2004 CRF 100. Excellent condition. $1500 or best offer. 570-498-7702
KAWASAKI 06
Vulcan Classic 1500 Black and chrome. Fuel injected. 21” windshield. Passenger backrest. Floor boards. Remainder of warranty. Expires Feb., 2012. Kept in heated garage! Never damaged. 7,000 miles. Great condition! $6,800 570-574-9217
SUZUKI `07 C50T CRUISER EXCELLENT CONDITION Windshield, Bags,
Floorboards,V&H Pipes, White walls,Garage Kept. 6K Miles $5,500 (570) 430-0357
YAMAHA `97 VIRAGO
750cc. 8,000 miles, saddlebags, windshield, back rest, Black & Pearl, Excellent Condition. Must See. Asking $2,499. Call after 4. 570-823-9376
YAMAHA` 08 R1 BEAUTIFUL BIKE Perfect condition.
3700 miles, new rear tire, undertail kit, cover. Price negotiable $7,900 570-852-9072
Motorcycles
YAMAHA` 09 VSTAR 650 CLASSIC
Like New. Less than 1000 miles. White and chrome. Garage kept. $6,300 (570) 817-8127
442 RVs & Campers
FLAGSTAFF `08 CLASSIC
Super Lite Fifth Wheel. LCD/DVD flat screen TV, fireplace, heated mattress, ceiling fan, Hide-a-Bed sofa, outside speakers & grill, 2 sliders, aluminum wheels, water purifier, awning, microwave oven, tinted safety glass windows, raised panel fridge & many accessories & options. Excellent condition, $22,500. 570-868-6986
FORD 96 CLASS C
Gulf Stream Conquest Motor Home. 31’, 460 V8, all options. 37K miles. Excellent condition. $17,000. Call 570-868-5385
SUNLINE `06 SOLARIS
Travel Trailer. 29’, mint condition, 1 slide out a/c-heat. Stove, microwave, fridge, shower inside & out. Many more extras. Reduced. $15,500. Call 570-842-6735
SUNLITE CAMPER
22 ft. 3 rear bunks, center bathroom, kitchen, sofa bed. Air, Fully self contained. Sleeps 6. New tires, fridge awning. $4500. 215-322-9845
Susquehanna RV
“A Camper’s Best Friend” Rt. 11 BloomsburgDanville Highway
570-389-9900
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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Snowmobiles
SNOWMOBILE
Trucks/ SUVs/Vans
BUICK `05 RENDEZVOUSFully CX AWD,
loaded, 1 owner, 18,000 miles. 6 cylinder. New inspection, tires & brakes. Like new, inside & out. $16,900. Call (570) 540-0975
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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans
CHEVY `05 EQUINOX
LT (premium package), 3.4L, 47,000 miles. All wheel drive, power moonroof, windows, locks & seats. Leather interior, 6 cd changer, rear folding seats, keyless entry, onstar, roof rack, running boards, garage kept, $14,750. (570) 362-1910
CHEVR0LET`02 EXPRESS
CONVERSION VAN Loaded. Low miles. Excellent condition.
$18,900
570-674-3901
CHEVROLET 91 PANEL TRUCK White, wiith gutter
machine, $6,000, very good condition leave message 570-779-1909
CHEVROLET `05 TRAILBLAZER LT Black/Grey. 18,000
miles. Well equipped. Includes On-Star, tow package, roof rack, running boards, remote starter, extended warranty. $16,000 (570) 825-7251
CHEVROLET `06 SILVERADO 1500 4X4 pickup, extended cab, 6 1/2 ft. box, automatic. Pewter. 48,000 miles. Excellent condition. $17,000 Negotiable (570) 954-7461
CHEVROLET `07 TRAILBLAZER LS Perfect condition, 17,000 miles. Asking $20,000 570-332-3681
DODGE `10 GRAND CARAVAN Only 17k miles. Fully loaded. Excellent condition. Factory & extended warranty. $22,000 (570) 690-2806
Looking for Work? Tell Employers with a Classified Ad. 570-829-7130
FORD `01 LARIAT
250 Super Duty with slide-in camper new tires, 4 door, 8’ bed. Soft and hardtop for bed covers., Good condition. Sold together or separately $10,900 (570) 639-5478
FORD `03 F150 LARIAT Contractor ready
with ladder rack & tool box, 4x4 diesel, under 97K. Great condition, $17,000 or best offer. 570-925-2845
FORD `90 TRUCK
17’ box. Excellent running condition. Very Clean. $5,000. Call 570-287-1246
FORD `97 EXPLORER
bus. 7,000 miles. Diesel, AC, auto wheelchair lift. $4,100 (570)889-4288
Sport - 4WD, 2 door, black, new tires and alternator, 117K miles, fully loaded, 6 CD changer, power windows, power locks, runs perfect. $2500. Call 570-814-8536
Light blue/ silver. 11,000 miles. Moon roof, cloth running board, owner extras such as remote start & tinted windows - $25,000 or best offer. Call 570-905-4230
Wheelchair Van 78,250 miles. Fully serviced, new battery, tires & rods. Seats 6 or 3 wheelchairs. Braun Millennium lift with remote. Walk up door. Front & rear A/C. Power locks & windows. Excellent condition. $9,500. 570-237-6375
CHEVROLET `95 GMC 21 1/2 foot
CHEVY 06 TRAILBLAZER DODGE `94 Dakota with cap.
1 owner, garage kept, very good condition. Many extras including lift & back seat. 29 MPG gas. (570) 868-0944
FORD `99 E250
HUMMER 05 H2 Yellow with black
leather interior. Front & rear heated seats. Many chrome accessories. $28,500 or best offer. Call (570) 788-9826 or (570) 956-8547 Leave Message
451
Trucks/ SUVs/Vans
FORD 2008 EDGE SEL
All Wheel Drive. Red, low miles, fully loaded, leather, 6 CD changer, perfect condition. $23,000 or best offer. Call
570-814-8536
LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED!
HONDA `03 ODYSSEY High mileage,
140000 miles, automatic, front wheel drive, 4 door, antilock brakes, air conditioning, air bags, power locks, power windows, power mirrors, AM/FM radio, CD player, rear defroster, rear windshield wiper, $5,990 (570) 606-4198
HONDA `10 ODYSSEY
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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans
JEEP `07 WRANGLER X 4x4, stick shift, soft
top. Red exterior, well maintained, garage kept. 11,500 miles, one owner. AC, CD player, cruise control. Tow package with cargo carrier. Excellent condition. $18,700 Call 570-822-9680
LEXUS `04 GX 470 Black with dark
gray leather interior. DVD player. Fully loaded. 92,000 miles. Excellent condition. $19,000 (570) 675-4424
MITSUBISHI `95 MONTERO SR 4WD 177,102 miles, auto-
matic, four wheel drive, 4 door, antilock brakes, air conditioning, air bags, power locks, power windows, power mirrors, power seats, cruise control, AM/FM radio, cassette player, CD changer, leather interior, sun roof, rear defroster, rear windshield wiper, new Passed inspection, new battery. $2,500 (570) 868-1100 Call after 2:00 p.m.
NISSAN `08 ROGUE SL. AWD, 1 owner,
Special Edition. Maroon, Fully loaded. Leather seats. TV/DVD, navigation, sun roof plus many other extras. 3rd seat . Only 950 Miles. Brand New. Asking $36,000 (570) 328-0850
INTERNATIONAL 95 DUMP TRUCK Refurbished, rebuilt engine, transmission replaced. Rear-end removed and relubed. Brand new 10’ dump. PA state inspected. $12,900/best offer. 570-594-1496
JEEP ’02 LIBERTY SPORT 4x4 70k miles, Power options. Excellent condition. $8,000 negotiable. Call 570-239-4568 Leave message.
no accidents. 4 door hatchback, 6 cylinder, roof rails, dark gray, black interior. Premium wheels, new tires, brakes extra set of snows. Premium sound/Bose/bluetooth, XM radio. Intelligent key entry. Newly inspected 36,900 miles $19,500 (570) 371-7227
SUZUKI `07 XL-7
56,000 miles, automatic, all-wheel drive, 4 door, air conditioning, all power, CD player, leather interior, tinted windows, custom wheels, $13,500 (570) 829-8753 Call before 5:00 p.m.
SUZUKI `09 GRAND VITARA166 JEEP 07 LIBERTY 4X4 Luxury 4x4. White, 23k miles,
3.7, 6 cylinder, automatic, power locks, doors and windows. Car still under warranty. Like new. Sacrifice $14,500. 570-256-7311
KIA `02 SEDONA
EX, Van, Sunroof. 61,000 miles. Loaded. Good condition. $5000 or best offer. 570-606-7654
horsepower 4 cylinder, 4 mode full time 4 wheel drive. 1,269 miles. 4 wheel anti lock disc brakes. Leather, heated seats. Power seats, mirrors, locks & sunroof. 6 cd changer with 8 speakers. Cruise & tilt. Smart pass keyless entry start. $19,000. Call 570-401-3714
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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans
TRACTOR TRAILERS
FREIGHTLINER ’97 MIDROOF 475 CAT & 10 speed transmission. $12,000 FREIGHTLINER ’99 CONDO 430 Detroit, Super 10 transmission. Asking $15,000. ‘88 FRUEHAUF 45’ with sides. All aluminum, spread axle. $6,500.
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CARPENTERS
TRUCKS FOR SALE
Ford, GMC, International-Prices starting at $2,295. Box Truck, Cab & Chassis available. Call U-haul 570-822-5536
506 Administrative/ Clerical
5+ years experience. Local work. Must have valid driver’s license. Please call 570-287-5313.
506 Administrative/ Clerical
APPOINTMENT SETTERS NO COLD CALLING! 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
BILLING COORDINATOR/ MEMBERSHIP ASSISTANT Candidate must be detail-oriented with strong verbal & written communication skills. The individual will be responsible for billing, reporting, creating/managing membership records, assisting the Membership Director as well as the front desk staff. This is a full time position with benefits which include healthcare, vacation and personal time, retirement plan, childcare on premises. Please contact Lindsay Landis Membership Director 823-2191 ext 125 or Lindsay.landis@ wbymca.org
FRONT OFFICE COORDINATOR Full Time. For busy
dental practice in Mountain Top. Dental experience preferred. Competitive salary & benefits. Please send resume to: mountaintop dentistry@yahoo.com
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Would you enjoy working for the industry leader? Slusser Brothers, the regions leading construction contractor & materials supplier has the following fulltime positions available:
• Asphalt Plant Operator • Aggregate Blacktop Lab Tech • Blacktop Lab Technician – Necept certification helpful Are you up for the challenge of joining our team? You may apply online at www.oldcastle midatlantic.com EOE/AAP M-F-D-DV
FLAGGERS
35 immediate openings. Reliable transportation. Will train. Call 570-855-5748
PAINTING CONTRACTOR NEEDED
2 week project/ Night work. Starts 02/27. Complete restaurant remodel. Call 941-258-8233
SITE SUPERVISOR:
Residential construction. Guiding volunteers at twice weekly work sessions, coordinating, ordering and soliciting building materials and services. Scheduling, budgeting and communicating with Staff. 20 hours per week. Send Resume To: Box 2410 C/O Times Leader 15 N. Main Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
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GIRLS VARSITY FIELD HOCKEY COACH
Position available for the 2011-2012 school year in the Tunkhannock Area School District. Applicants should submit a letter of interest to Richard Bombick, Human Resources Director, TASD, 41 Philadelphia Ave., Tunkhannock, PA 18657. All clearances (#114 FBI Fingerprint, Criminal check #34, Child Abuse #151 and TB) must be secured. Deadline for applications: February 28, 2011. EOE.
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SHIFT MANAGERS
VARSITY GIRLS TRACK COACH
Needed for Tunkhannock Area School District for the 2010-11 School Year. Send letter of interest to Mr. Richard Bombick, Director of Human Resources, 41 Philadelphia Ave., Tunkhannock, PA 18657. All clearances (Act 34, 114 and 151 must be obtained for employment. Application deadline: February 28, 2011. EOE.
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Full/Part time days. Apply in person at: Michael’s Family Restaurant 235 South River St. Plains
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OFFICENTERS
Apply in person at either mall location.
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ELECTRONICS TECHNICIANS Integrated Power Designs, a manufacturer of high frequency power converters, seeks talented individuals to fill positions in our test department. Analog and electronics background and troubleshooting skills required. Responsibilities include inspecting, debugging, modification and testing of electronic components and production power supplies. Benefits include: medical and dental coverage after 3 months, 401k retirement plan after 12 months, 2 weeks paid vacation a year.
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Drivers: Excellent Pay, benefits, bonuses & home weekly dedicated account openings with premier truckload carrier. Werner Enterprises 1-800-397-2645
MEDICAL SUITE
New Bridge Center 480 Pierce St., Kingston 1st floor, 2 treatment rooms, business office & private office. FRAN RICH - 570-287-1161
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•Shift managers for its Wyoming Valley and Steamtown Mall locations.
Integrated Power Designs Inc. Hanover Industrial Park, 300 Stewart Rd., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706 No phone calls please. EOE
Pierce St., Kingston Various Size Suites Medical, Legal, Commercial Utilities, Parking, Janitorial Custom Design Renovations
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Auntie Anne’s Pretzels is now hiring for: •Shift Managers and crew for new Wilkes-Barre Walmart location.
Applications or Resumes being accepted Tuesday, February 22 to February 25th
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Logistics/ Transportation
ROLL OFF AND DUMP TRAILER TRUCK DRIVERS
Class A or Class B CDL. Minimum 2 years experience. Full time positions. Benefits include company paid health insurance, holidays, vacation and 401k. Apply In person Louis Cohen & Son 9 Fellows Avenue Hanover Twp.
TRUCK DRIVER
Full time, able to drive a 20’ truck, 7 year clean driving record, able to do physical work and lift 60 lbs., PA driver medical card, motor vehicle report, flexible hours, $9/hour plus incentive on pounds collected. Apply at: U’SAgain Recycling 486 S. Empire St. Wilkes-Barre 570-270-2670
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Hazleton Site Contractors – Hazleton, PA Prior Supervisory Experience
Shop Mechanics - 2nd or 3rd Shift
Lehigh Valley Site Contractors - Easton, PA Locust Ridge Quarry - Pocono Lake, PA
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Pikes Creek Site Contractors – Hunlock Creek, PA
Road Mechanic - 1st Shift Heavy Equip exp. CAT a plus
Pikes Creek Site Contractors- Wyalusing, PA
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COOK/DIETARY AIDE
Part time. Prior experience in food prep a must. 20 hours/week, must be available early evenings and weekends. Call 570-8831808 or email resume to careers@ lintons1.com
DIRECT CARE WORKER
Allied Services InHome Services Division has part-time day shift hours available in Luzerne County. Minimum of one (1) year homecare 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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Email Resume to: hr@hkgroup.com Fax resume to: 610-222-4955
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hospital in the Wilkes-Barre area is looking for Veterinary Technicians. Certification is not required but prior experience is preferred. We are a busy 5 doctor hospital that is continuously expanding. Person must be dedicated and dependable, have good communication skills and is able to work independently as well part of a team. Send resume to: c/o Times Leader Box 2425 15 N Main St Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250
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AUTO DETAILERS Wyoming Valley Motors has full and part-time positions available for Auto Detailers. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license, a clear driving record and be able to pass a drug test. Apply in person at: WYOMING VALLEY MOTORS 126 NARROWS RD LARKSVILLE, PA
FOSTER FAMILIES
wanted who will open their hearts & homes to foster children of all ages. Excellent reimbursement, support and training provided.Please call FCCY 1-800-747-3807. Fccy.org EOE
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is seeking a responsible person able to clean kennels, feed, exercise and care for dogs and cats. Must be available all shifts, weekends and holidays. Apply at 245 N. Sherman St., Wilkes-Barre. No phone calls please.
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MAINTENANCE MANAGER Supports Director of Manufacturing by ensuring efficient execution of the production schedule, product quality, planning and executing maintenance programs, and communicating with customers and key leadership team members. Lead production and maintenance teams to ensure safe and efficient manufacturing operations. Detailed, timely communication with logistics team, quality assurance, customer service and customers on production status. Responsible for maintaining Database system information for current production status. Ensure all production equipment is maintained in order to ensure efficient production. PLC experience required E-mail resume with cover letter to info@ LionBrewery.com Include job title in subject line.
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OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Experience in hotel sales with a proven track record in the corporate market. Can cultivate and nurture business relationships with an ability to close sales. Weekly sales calls required,as well as the development of strategies to gain new business. Send resume to: Nhowe@ themanorgroup.com
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SECURITY POSITION
Exceptional part time opportunity for a qualified individual in the security field. Responsible applicant must have: • High school diploma or GED equivalent • Good communica tion skills • Professional attitude Send resume to: The Times Leader Box 2405 15 N. Main Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250 EOE
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Sapa Extruder, Inc. is looking for a skilled and experienced Maintenance Mechanic with strong backgrounds in hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic systems as well as millwright and welding experience. The successful candidates will work 10:45p.m. to 6:45a.m. and must possess the ability to diagnose and repair electrical/mechanical problems, trouble-shoot electrical problems and knowledge of PLC s. Prior experience in a plant, military or comparable environment is required. Hourly starting pay range is $15.00-$18.00 and we offer an outstanding benefits package. If qualified, send a resume to:
Sapa Extruder, Inc. 330 Elmwood Road, Mountain Top, PA 18707 Attn: Human Resources Teresa.mandzak@sapagroup.com E.O.E.
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Warehouse
Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. is the nation’s largest aftermarket auto parts distributor with locations in 18 states and Canada and has customers worldwide. We currently have the following openings in our Exeter, PA location:
SHIPPING DEPARTMENT
Full time and Part time openings on Second Shift We are seeking energetic individuals with distribution experience and a great work ethic for 2ND shift. These are full time positions starting at $9.00 with potential accelerated increases for excellent performance. Interested individuals should apply to: Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. 44 Tunkhannock Ave., Exeter, PA 18643 570-655-4514 Fax: (570) 655-8115 Visit our website at www. key-stone.com E.O.E. M/F/D/V
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needed for new concept in grocery & deli retail. 10% return. Serious inquiries only. P.O. Box 3388, Scranton, PA 18505. PUC Limousine License for Sale. For more details, contact 570-574-2111
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INTERSTATE PRODUCTS is a Private Label Chemical Manufacturer. We offer a partnership program for sales minded people. This Opportunity will give you the chance to develop your own business with our help. We will design a complete program just for you with your co name and private label program. Your sales ability is your ticket to financial freedom. Call (570) 288-1226
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General Laborers
Sapa Extruder, Inc. a manufacturing facility that extrudes, anodizes and fabricates aluminum, located in Mountain Top is looking to hire General Laborers for its 2nd, 3rd, and 36 hour weekend shift. Base pay rate is $11.82 per hour plus shift differential. Prior experience in a manufacturing setting is a plus. If you feel you would qualify as a candidate, please submit a resume to: Teresa.mandzak@sapagroup.com Or send a resume to: Sapa Extruder, Inc. 330 Elmwood Avenue, Mountain Top, PA 18707 Attn: Teresa Mandzak Human Resources Manager E.O.E. No phone calls please!
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Antiques & Collectibles
ANTIQUES Circa 1910-1969. Jack Dempsey Restaurant Menu, $42, Scout Record, $44, Ice cream maker, $210, Beer openers, 6/$5, Cigarette Maker, $78, Detonator for coal mines, $88, Seltzer bottles $30-$48, Music Box, German wind up, $110, Mixer, 1st one made, $90, Soda Bottles, $14-$55, Toaster, flip-flop, $84, Pitcher, Shirley Temple, $44, RCA mugs, (2) $42, Marinator, $44, Amivar, $95, Coal Irons, $48 Call 570-829-2804 BABY SLED. with push handle and side railing. $20. Toy carpet loom, $25. 570-639-2780 BEER CAN COLLECTION: Approximately 1000 beer cans. $800. 570-275-1546
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YEARBOOKS: Coughlin H.S.: 1926, 1928, 1931, 1932, 1937(2), 1940, 1961, 1963, 1983, 1986 G.A.R. H.S.: 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1947, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1961, 1965, 1966, 1986, 1970, 2005, 2006 Meyers H.S.: 1935, 1936, 1942, 1960, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977. Kingston H.S.: 1938, 1939, 1940, 1944 (2) Wyoming Valley West 1972 Call 570-825-4721 YEARBOOKS: Hanover H.S.: 1951, 1952 (2), 1953, 1954 (2), 1960. Forty-Fort H.S.: 1960 - 1961 Berwick H.S. 1952, 1953, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1960, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970 Luzerne H.S.: 1951, 1952, 1956, 1957, 1959. Dallas H.S.: 1966, 1967, 1985, 1990. Lehman H.S.: 1973, 1974, 1976, 1978, 1980(2), 1982 West Pittston High: 1931, 1957, 1959 Wyoming H.S.: 1978, 1979, 1980 Nanticoke Area H.S.: 1973, 1976, 1977, 2008. Nanticoke H.S.: 1957 Swoyersvile H.S.: 1953 Plymouth H.S.: 1935, 1965 Seaton Catholic H.S.: 1988 Bishop Hoban H.S.: 1974 Northwest H.S.: 1957 West Side Central Catholic High: 1975 (2) Benton H.S.: 1977.570-825-4721
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GENE S RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES 60 Day Warranty Monday-Friday 8:00PM-5:00PM Saturday 8:00AM-11:00AM Gateway Shopping Center Kingston, PA
(570) 819-1966 Microwave oven, LG white, over the range, 2 months old. $125. DISHWASHER, Whirlpool white, under counter. $150. Call after 5 PM 474-5905. RANGE: Tappan gas range. 3yrs old. very good cond. $150.00 Kenmore dishwasher,white Very good condition $100.00 (570)690-0432 REFRIGERATOR Kenmore, like new. very clean, ice maker capability. 66”H x 31”W x 33”D (door handle & coil included in measurement) $350. Call 570-498-4711 STOVE brand new gas white, black burners used top burners a few times, inside never used. $300. 609-5216
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DISHWASHER: KitchenAid, good condition. GE oven /stove top range$100. each or best offer. 570-826-1702 DOLLS collectibles, 1-Princess Diana, 1Prince Charles wedding dolls - Dansbury mint collection in box- $150 each or $250 for both. 570-994-7921 DRYER G.E. large capacity gas dryer new condition $175 delivered local after 3pm 570-655-3197. REFRIGERATOR Magic Chef 3.6 cu. ft. Paid $135. sell for $75. Like new. 570-824-6278
STOVE: White electric Stove with black glass top. Great condition $275. or best offer. Allison 570-631-6635 9:005:30 or 570-2835958 after 5:30. WASHER Roper,. heavy duty, super capacity, 7 cycle, white $125. REFRIGERATOR, Hotpoint, white, 64”H, 28.5”w, 29”d. $150. 570-814-9902 WASHER/DRYER Apartment size. Heier. Was $825, sell for $250. 570-455-0325 WASHER:” GE Works very good. $75. 570-814-1875
Maintenance PM Coordinator Sapa Extruder, Inc. is looking for a Maintenance PM Coordinator for its manufacturing facility. The successful candidate must be proficient with computers and Microsoft Excel, possess good communication and organizational skills, have prior experience with equipment parts associated with plant equipment, and be able to read blueprints and technical manuals. This position requires an individual that can work independently and the ability to work a flexible work schedule to include Saturdays. A High School Diploma is required for this position. This is a salaried Non-exempt position. If qualified, send a resume with salary requirements to:
Sapa Extruder, Inc.
330 Elmwood Road, Mountain Top, PA 18707 Attn: Human Resources Teresa.mandzak@sapagroup.com E.O.E. No Phone Calls Please
1 ances, wall to wall carpet. Includes heat, trash removal & sewer. Washer dryer hookup. No smoking. No pets. $470. Security. Call 570-693-2586
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KINGSTON
COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR RENT 620 Market St. Newly Renovated Prime Space. 1,250 sq. ft., Near Kingston Corners. Great location for retail or business office. Easy Access and parking. Call Cliff 570-760-3427
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$1.00 PER SQ. FT. Great assembly space. Second level. 18,000 & 9,000 sq. ft. 508 Delaware Ave.; former Pride Scooter & Aureus Sportsware. Air conditioned & gas heat; separate electric & gas meters. Owner 908-852-4410
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KINGSTON
Half Double- 5 bedroom, 2 Bath All new carpet, paint, dishwasher, appliances. Washer /dryer hookup $850.00 month, Double Security Call 570-328-9984
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PITTSTON
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FORTY FORT
2 bedroom single home. Updated kitchen / bath. Freshly painted. Finished basement with washer/dryer hookup. Fenced yard with detached garage. $700 / month + utilities & security. Quiet Neighborhood. Must See. Call 856-228-0829 gwozink@verizon.net
AMERICA
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Call for current availability. Over 30 years managed service provided. NO PETS/SMOKING /2 YEAR SAME RENT/LEASE AND EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION/APPLICATION REQUIRED. Details call 570-288-1422
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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46 Zerby Ave Sunday 1pm-3pm Lease with option to buy, completely remodeled, mint, turn key condition, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, large closets, with hardwoods, carpet & tile floors, new kitchen and baths, gas heat, shed, large yard. $134,000, seller will pay closing costs, $5000 down and monthly payments are $995/month. WALSH REAL ESTATE 570-654-1490
NANTICOKE
SINGLE FAMILY HOME
5 rooms, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Modern kitchen & bath. Gas heat. $550 month + utilities & security deposit required. 570-814-5003 or 570-735-0258.
PRINGLE
Single home. 2 bedrooms, large kitchen and living room, washer dryer hookup, porch & large lawn. Quiet neighborhood. $525 + utilities, security, lease. References required. Call 570-472-9907
WYOMING Cozy 1 bedroom
home, freshly painted throughout. Move right in. Dining room/eat in kitchen, wall to wall carpet, stove & fridge, laundry hookup in cellar. Private parking. $465 + utilities, references & security required. No pets. Call 570-693-3963 772-465-9592 570-709-9206
959 Mobile Homes
HOMES AVAILABLE
Homes available in Birchwood Village Estates. Estates 2 and 3 bedrooms. Rentto-own available. CALL TODAY! 570-613-0719
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Rooms
WILKES-BARRE WILKES-BARRE ROOMSfloor FORinRENT MONARCH RENTALS 2Second single family house. STUDENT HOUSING $400 + 1 month 3 bedrooms, all appliances provided. Call 570-822-7039
deposit. Heat/hot water included. Serious inquiries 347-693-4156
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Painting & Wallpaper
J & S PAINTING
Family owned for 7 years. Free estimates. Painting, drywall, pressure washing, wall repairs, gutter cleaning, minor foundation repair. Exterior & Interior painting and much more. Schedule now for 25% spring discount on exterior painting! Senior Discount 15% off interior 30% off exterior Licensed & Insured Owner on every job We’re not happy till the customer’s satisfied! Call 570-793-8779
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Baby Items
STROLLER: Graco duraglide double baby stroller $60. graco single baby stroller blue good condition $50 after 3pm. 570-655-3197
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Building Materials
DOORS: Interior luan pre-hung doors, stained & polyurethaned. Multiple sizes available 18x80, 24x80, 30x 80. 2 Interior bi-fold doors 30x80. $10. each. Steel exterior pre-hung front doorstandard 36” door with two 6” sidelites $75. New Brass hardware optional. Steele exterior door slab32x80 $10. 570-826-1702. WINDOW New replacement. 23 3/4 X 44 3/4. $30. Call 760-4830 WINDOWS (3) New storm windows, asking $60. total. 570-825-5847
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Carpeting
RUGS multi-color (2) 44”x25”, 1 runner 25”X90”, 1 carpet 5’ x 8’ all for $50. 570-693-2612
720
Cemetery Plots/Lots
726
Clothing
PURSE, Dolce & Gabana striped colored purse, great condition. $20. Semi/ prom dress, David’s Bridal metallic blue/grey, tea length, bubble, strapless, size 4 $15. Dolly’s Boutique, beautiful Sherri Hill short dress violet & pink, with bow at waist, can be worn strapless size 3/4, worn once. $40. Unique Tiffany prom Gown, Terra cotta color with beading, layered, lace, Vintage looking, strapless, from Prom Excitement, size 12, runs small $50. Short Gold, sequin bodice, full tulle sparkly bottom prom dress from David’s Bridal, size 4, worn once. $15. BCBG black short semi dress, sequins on top, flowy, beautiful, worn once, size 4. $20. BCBC red short semi, pleated criss crossed top, flowy skirt, beautiful, worn once, could be worn strapless size 4 $20. 5 dance dresses sizes small, medium, large $10. each. 696-3528
730
Computer Equipment & Software
CEMETERY PLOTS Plymouth National
ACER PENTIUM 4 dual core tower. windows xp. 500gb hard drive. 1 gb ddr2 ram, new mainboard. $95. 570-905-2985
PLOTS: Two plots at Chapel Lawn Memorial park in Dallas. One person must be a veteran $395. 570-826-1333
COMPUTER: HP PAVILION AMD 5600 DUAL CORE TOWER. NEW 300GB HARDDRIVE. NEW MOTHERBOARD. 1GB DDR2 RAM. WINDOWS7. CARD READER. DELIVERY AVAILABLE. $145. 570-905-2985
Cemetery in Wyoming. 6 Plots. $450 each. Call 570-825-3666
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Clothing
BATHING SUITS brand new, with tags on, size 16. 1 piece, $10 each or best offer. Communion Suits, navy blue, size 8 & 14/16 husky. $15 or best offer. Call 823-4941 BOY’S CLOTHES sizes M/L (all like new some still have tags on) 25 items for $30. 237-1583 GOWNS for prom Jessica McClintock size 3 $150. Yellow tea length size 3 $150. 823-2709 JACKET: Girls GAP jean jacket; size x small, excellent condition, $5. 570-333-4325
Line up a place to live in classified! PURSES (2)Vera Bradley capri blue with wallet, reversible brown and burgundy $25 each. 693-2612
PRINTER, Scanner, Copier - Epson Stylus NX400. Includes brand new black ink but will need color ink. $15. 902-9822
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Exercise Equipment
FLUIDITY BAR with tapes, bands, ball very good condition $100. 570-331-2064 TREADMILL: Pro Form T285. Good condition. $45. 570-441-2837 TUNTURI TRI STEPPER 500. Digital screen. Excellent condition. $50. 570-696-1703.
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Furnaces & Heaters
HEATER: Tower quartz electric heater, asking $20. 570-825-5847 OIL BOILER: American Standard. Runs great. $100. Call 570-760-4830
Furnaces & Heaters
HEATER: Portable electric heater 1500 watt w/ remote. Safe around pets or children. Brand new in unopened box. Call after 6:30 week days or any time week ends $200.00 (570)675-0005 WOOD STOVE: Fisher Baby Bear, new paint and fire brick. $450. Call after 5 570-833-4495
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Furniture & Accessories
BAR STOOL all wood, walnut, newly refinished 25”. $25. 570-779-9464
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Furniture & Accessories
JEWELRY ARMOIRE solid cherry wood; 4’h $50. Solid pine sleigh bed & matching chest of drawers (5 deep drawers) great for a girls room, excellent condition, never used, $950. Call: (570) 212-0948 TODDLER BED complete, red in color, plastic head & foot & steel frame. Great condition for boy or girl $30. 570-822-8957 WICKER LOVESEAT: Natural color sturdy wicker loveseat with cushion. $70. 570-287-6126
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Medical Equipment
BED: toddler, pink Princess & accessories, used once. $30. 570-639-7174
BATHTUB transfer /shower chair. Sells for $99. asking $45. Brand new! 570-417-5774
BEDROOM SET, Colonial Cherry, 4 piece. $275. Call (570) 831-5510
DIABETIC SYRINGES. 1 bag of 10 $2. 239-0057
BEDROOM SET: Solid heavy maple. Includes full size headboard and footboard, dresser and mirror, armoire, nightstand. Good condition. $700. 570-287-6126 BEDROOM SUITE Fruitwood dresser, 2 night stands, bureau, twin beds, one full size (brass). Could use for 2 rooms. Excellent condition. All for $600. Call 570-759-9846 CHEST: Black / brown, Ikea, 44”h X, 27” $50. AIR MATTRESS new with pump 19” rise, $50. SOFA beige background, rust floral design, new condition, full hand tied springs 81”l $300. 570-823-2709 DESK, drop down top 3 drawers, pecan finish, 36x 44 x15” excellent condition. $95. 570-287-2517 DINING ROOM SET, antique golden oak, rare 5 pedestal table with 2 captain & 4 ornate chairs, 2 leafs, tapestry cushions, sturdy, recently reinforced. Pristine condition a deal at $675. Serious inquiries only. 570-696-1790 FUTON Like new , jade green with matching pillows. barley used. includes therapeutic mattress pad. $200. (570) 881-4771 HOPE CHEST: Beautiful light oak cedar hope chest. Excellent condition $70. 570-696-5204 HUTCH, dark wood 61”H, 34”w $30. SECTIONAL COUCH FREE 570-814-9902 K I T C H E N TA B L E , darkwood. Round. 4 chairs. Hitch & cabinet to match. $400. (570) 759-9846
JAZZY WHEEL CHAIR, red, never used, charger included $375. Walker with wheels in back $10. Handicap commode, new $10. 570-824-5903
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WHEELCHAIR Quickie, LXI custom, lightweight. Candy apple red. Purchased 7-19-10. Have all paperwork with dimensions & weight specifications. Paid $1,200 selling for $950. 570-333-1014
758 Miscellaneous AUTO REPAIR MANUALS, 19501985, $12. each. 570-823-6829. BARREL, wooden. 53 gallon. Excellent condition $195. 570-876-3830 BOOKS hard to find, “Forgotton Story of the Bataan Death March and Rescue, published 2001 $15. Audi”s Repair Guide for Automobiles, Guide to repair needs of your car, $15. A Big Book on Illustrated Stories of WWII, by Reader”s Digest $15. A Picture Book on the Wyoming Valley 1972 Flood. Hundreds of Pictures $15. Painting of one time Newcomb Bros Coal & Ice silos and office building circa 1950’s 16x20 Newcombs Bros was at the bottom of Tompkins St. across from the former Medico Machine Shop by a well known Pittston artist $40. Call 570-655-9474
758 Miscellaneous COMFORTERS, one queen size, burgundy & tan with shams & bedskirt. $20. Also, one queen size, teal with bedskirt. $15. Call (570) 693-2612 ELECTRIC KNIFE Hamilton Beach with wall mounter, excellent condition $10. or best offer. 570-836-8080 PICTURE, Waterfall with light & sounds. $20. LAMP, floor, 5 brass lights which extend $20.Swag, $20. 570-693-2612 RELIGIOUS ITEMS Handmade Rosaries $5. Pope John Paul II Religious Cards $2 each. Call 570-829-2411 SEWING NOTIONS, lace, trim, bias tape, etc. 25 cents to $3. DISHES, 3 sets, service for 8, $10 a set. Call 823-4941. TIRES 5 total, Michelin size 22575R /15 with white walls. Was on a Vintage car a short time $400. for all Must sell. Auto seat covers 2 genuine sheep skin for bucket seats, new condition, cleaned. $75. or best offer. 570-779-9464
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Musical Instruments
LIGHTS 8 par 56 cans 300 watt bulbs stands cords 2 power packs foot control $650. 570-639-3852 PIANO Baldwin console piano, with matching bench $850. Recently tuned, excellent. call 570-474-6362
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Office Equipment
FAX/COPIER. Panasonic Model KXFHD331. Plain paper, compact, phone attached. Used very little. Original cost $100. Excellent, Mint condition, with operating instructions $30. 570-822-0658. PRINTER for computer, Lexmark Z23 color jetprtinter $50. 570-288-9260
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Personal Electronics
CELL PHONES: T-Mobile Tap with charger. $60. negotiable. T-Mobile Gravity with charger. $50. negotiable. 570-288-3352
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Photo Equipment
PHOTO: Panasonic Lumix GF 1 with 14/45 lens with caps /hoods $400. Olympus Lens 40/ 150 with caps/hood & lens adaptor $225. Panasonic Optical view finder $60. 58mm UV & 58mm CPL Polarizing filters & 2 batteries & charger with sofware & cables $150. Sold seperate or as a package willing to negotiate 570-331-2064
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Restaurant Equipment
RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT,
8x12 walk in cooler $2300; 8x8x10 walk in freezer $3800; Pizza oven with stones $2000; Stainless steel kitchen hood $3000; Stainless steel pizza oven hood $4000; bread pan rack $100; 2 soup warmers for $100; 2 door sandwich prep table $500. All equipment is sold as is. For more info, call
570-847-0873
RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT, Somerset Dough Sheeter, Model CAR-100. 2 available. $1,500 each or all 2 for $2,400 Call for more info 570-498-3616.
RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT, Bakers Pride Oven, Model KOS-1, 115 volt, single deck oven. $350; SOMERSET TURN OVER MACHINE model SPM45, $500. ASTRO BLENDER with foot pedal, model AM2, $50. For more information, call
570-498-3616
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776 Sporting Goods
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776 Sporting Goods GOLF BAG, Precise professional, black/ navy standup bag, putter tube, ball holder, 6 pockets in excellent condition. $25. 570-696-1267. HOCKEY BAG: Easton Rolling $20. Under Armour baseball cleats $20. 570-760-4830
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Televisions/ Accessories
TELEVISION. RCA 13”. Like new, Remote, menus. $55. 570-698-5448 TV Magnovax 13” color, remote control. Excellent condition $40. Call 570-696-1703. TV Zenith Console beautiful condition $25 570-836-8080 TV-36” Tube RCA. Excellent picture & working condition. $100. 288-0397 VCR. Sharp with remote $8 570-639-2780 YAMAHA HOME THEATER 350 watts, speakers & sub included. $70. 570-693-2612
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Tools
GRIZZLY 1’X3’ capacity, variable speed, wood lathe with lathe tools, new used only once $260. Retrofit laser guide for most 10” miter saws, works great! $12. call 570-696-1267 ROUTER SHAPER $80. BISCUIT JOINER new in box $40. CUTOUT TOOL new, never used $30. 570-288-9260
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Video Game Systems/Games
DVDs - X Files Complete Season 7. $25. Rick 283-2552
800 PETS & ANIMALS 810
Cats
CAT, Free to a good home. Owner already moved out of the area and cannot take. She is very friendly, cuddly and loves to play. She is a 5 year old spayed, indoor, all gray cat. Call 570-826-1578
Looking for that special place called home? Classified will address Your needs. Open the door with classified! CATS: 2 well taken care of male inside cats to GOOD home for free. A little over a year old each. Can be taken together or separate. Have all shots, neutered, and NOT declawed. All toys, food litter, enclosed litter boxes, & cages included. contact Brian 570 709 9515. KITTEN: Free to a good home. 7 month old, black/ brown tabby, neutered & vaccinated for rabies. 696-3374 or 1-850-240-1061
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SHARPENER: Electric chain-saw sharpener. Made in the USA. $30. 570-823-6829.
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786 Toys & Games DVD’S Harry Potter (1st four movies) all $30. WWE Money in the Bank ring plus 7 figures & weapons$35. Goosebumps DVD’s (4) & books (12) -all $25. 570-237-1583
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STEREO SYSTEM: Technics. Complete Set With Cd/Tuner/ Equalizer. Works Great $230. DVD PLAYERS: Sony & Phillips. Each with hook ups. $20. each or $15. both. VCRs: Work Great. Magnavox. No remotes. $20. each or $30. both. 570-822-8957
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Immaculate 2 story, stone & vinyl. Large lot on cul-de-sac. 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths. Detached oversized 2 car garage with loft. Tile, hardwood, granite, central air. laundry/pantry & large family room with built in bar & fireplace on 1st floor. $284,900. 570-288-3256
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VARI KENNEL CARRIER, medium, 27L20W-19H exact, excellent condition. $40 or best offer. PET TAXI CARRIER, approximate 23L15W-18H good condition, $15 or best offer. NON-TIP PET FOOD & WATER COMBO removable water dish $5 firm. COVERED LITTER BOX $5. CAR PET DIVIDER $15 firm. 570-836-8080
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SUNDAY 1:00PM-3:00PM Completely remodeled home with everything new. New kitchen, baths, bedrooms, tile floors, hardwoods, granite countertops, all new stainless steel appliances, refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, free standing shower, tub for two, huge deck, large yard, excellent neighborhood $154,900 (835.00 / 30years/ 5%) 570-654-1490
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Like new office complex in heart of bustling downtown Lewisburg. Waiting and reception areas plus ten offices, kitchens, rest rooms, storage, etc. Alternative floor plans also possible (interior walls removable without compromising structural integrity). $525,000. Call: Susan at Coldwell Banker Penn One R.E. (570) 524-1146
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Totally renovated 6 room apartment. Partially furnished, brand new fridge/ electric range, electric washer & dryer. Brand new custom draperies, Roman shades, carpeting / flooring & energy efficient furnace & windows. 2 bedroom + large attic loft bedroom with spacious walk-in closet, full tiled bath on 1st floor, Easy access to I-81, airport & casino, off street parking. No smoking, No pets. $750 + utilities & security. 570-762-8265
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Nice clean 1 bedroom. Heat, hot water, garbage fee included. Stove, fridge, air-conditioning, washer/dryer availability. Security. $515 per month Call (570) 736-3125
1st floor, 2 bedroom, all appliances included, coin-op washer / dryer in basement with extra storage, offstreet parking, No pets. $600 + utilities Call 570-287-9631 or 570-696-3936 (after 5:00)
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2 bedroom, living room, large eat in kitchen, modern bath. Includes fridge, stove, washer, dryer, off-street parking & water. $500 /month + utilities & security deposit, No pets. Call Chris 570-417-2919
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E.Light, WALNUT ST. bright, 1st
floor, 2 bedrooms, elevator, carpeted, Security system. Garage. Extra storage & cable TV included. Laundry facilities. Heat & hot water furnished. Fine neighborhood. Convenient to bus & stores. No pets. References. Security. Lease. No smokers please. $840. 570-287-0900
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MEHOOPANY - Spacious bi-level, wood floors throughout, formal dining room, paved driveway, 1 car garage. Family room in lower level. $129,500 10-6363
ABINGTON HEIGHTS SCHOOLS - Well maintained bi-level, original owner, central A/C, 3 Bedroom, 2 bath w/ fully finished LL. Fire/police security system, 2 car built in garage-some appliances included. $174,900 11-287
WEST SCRANTON - Must See! This 2 story home is SPOTLESS Inside & Out! New windows, new siding, off street parking, covered patio and an above ground pool. ONLY... $99,000 10-4780
TUNKHANNOCK - Spacious townhome with view of the mountains. Buyer can choose finish if purchased prior to completion. $225,000 11-159
LAKE SHERIDAN - Own a cottage at Lake Sheridan. Great fun for the summer or live year-round if you like. 2 BR’s, very spacious. Priced Right at $69,000 10-3068
TUNKHANNOCK - Fully rented 6 unit apartment building in convenient location. Excellent opportunity for a positive cash flow. $325,000 10-5490
MADISON TWP. - 4Bedroom/3 bath with solitude & privacy on 1+ acre in private community. Year round home in NPSD, close to interstate, 19 acre pristine lake, access to game lands. Move in Condition. 30 Min to ski slopes/15 Min to schools. $219,000 10-5431
EXETER - Cozy 3 bedroom Farm House on 13+ Acres. New bath, recently updated, covered front & rear porches. Includes 3-4 Car Commercial Garage. $169,900 10-6142
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SCRANTON - Tripps Park! 3 Bedrooms/1 bath with natural woodwork, stained glass window, fenced low maintenance yard, eatin kitchen, formal dining room. $79,900 10-5765
TUNKHANNOCK - Spacious townhome with view of the mountains. Buyer can choose finish if purchase prior to completion. $210,000 11-108
TUNKHANNOCK - 2,100 sq.ft. commercial space on busy Route 6. 1,400 sq.ft. on main floor great for offices or retail space. Lower level is 1 bedroom apartment or more office area. $155,900 10-5194
TUNKHANNOCK - Move-in condition. 3 bedroom ranch home with 2 car detached garage. Freshly painted, new carpet and vinyl. Partially finished basement. A must see! $117,500 10-6023
CLARKS SUMMIT - MOTIVATED SELLER! $4,000 FLOORING ALLOWANCE! 4 Bedroom, 2.5 bath home situated on lovely lot, walk out dining room onto a deck with beautiful views. An energy efficient home with fireplace. Storage shed & New roof. $215,000 10-3274
DALTON - Updated & neat. This two bedroom ranch is in move in condition with build in garage, vinyl siding, security system, updated kitchen & bath all situated on a good sized lot. $169,000 10-1450
NORTH SCRANTON - Ready For You! This 3 BR has new carpeting in the LR & DR, spacious kitchen, fenced lot, walk up attic and an owner who keeps it in “Mint Condition” $69,900 10-6018
TUNKHANNOCK - New construction being built on spec. Buyer can make changes or choose finish if purchased prior to completion. Fireplace optional. Beautiful view. Convenient location. $359,000 11-106
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TUNKHANNOCK - Extraordinary ranch home in private country setting. Open floor plan. Beautiful views of the Endless Mountains. Fenced yard, 23x13 enclosed porch, 16x6 front porch, large private deck, 32x45 room currently used as a library could be a family room or in-law apartment $279,500 10-2645
TUNKHANNOCK - Absolutely magnificent French Provincial Home in Eaton Hills Development. Impressive 2-story foyer with Italian marble floors. Stunning kitchen with impressive center island, granite counter tops and stainless appliances. Breathtaking views of the Endless Mountains. $550,000 10-214
GREENFIELD TWP. - Well maintained ranch home with 4 bedrooms & 2 baths on 1 acre of land. Many extras, won’t last long! $179,900 10-5626
CLARKS SUMMIT - Cozy 3 bedroom ranch in Abington Heights school district; watch the sunset from your own living room. Hard wood floors under carpet, large deck and a family room in the lower level. $149,900 10-4042
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SCRANTON - 1st Floor, 2-bedroom apartment with water & sewer included. Nice location near Hospitals & Universities. Non-Smokers/No Pets. $725/MONTH 11-465
TUNKHANNOCK - Ranch home, covered side porch, wood floors throughout. Attached 1 car garage, full basement, central air. All on level lot. $103,000 10-6249
TUNKHANNOCK - Large brick 2-story located in the historic district of Tunkhannock. Large deck, enclosed porch, fenced yard, perennial gardens, covered front porch and possible 4th bedroom on 1st floor. $158,000 10-2045
MEHOOPANY - Oasis of serenity in this spacious 2 story home on 4.1 acres. Large kitchen, main floor laundry, decks for entertaining, covered front porch, surrounded by state game lands. $299,000 10-1716
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