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Also in this week’s issue is the heart wrenching story of Enzo, an adorable 3-year-old chocolate Lab who recently started suffering from dog fibrocartilaginous embolism. The formerly boisterous dog’s back legs are now paralyzed, and there are two expensive options to help get the Around this time last year, big guy mobile again. One is I had the pleasure of meeting surgery that has just a 50 percent Amy Niemkiewicz, who was chance of success, and the other then managing the Crossing Vineyards Wine & Cheese Shop is a wheelchair. Enzo’s owners, Amanda Valenia and James inside Mohegan Sun at Pocono Braskey, opted for the latter. To Downs.

As someone who was always a help raise funds for the chair, little intimidated about drinking there will be a benefit concert called Rock So Enzo Can Roll wine, Amy was the first person this weekend. Read more about to teach me how to really Valenia and Braskey’s fourunderstand — and appreciate legged friend on page 14.

— wine. She really has a way There’s a lot more to be found of making it less stuck-up, a in this week’s issue, so kindly perception of wine that she hotpes to dispel with the creation turn the page now, and thanks for reading. of the Diamond City chapter of the American Wine Society, which holds its first meeting Nikki M. Mascali this week. The Wilkes-Barre Weekender Editor chapter now joins Scranton as one of the AWS’ 120 chapters Contact us across the U.S. Find more about letters@theweekender.com both chapters by checking out this week’s cover story on page 40-41.

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THE FERAL PROFESSOR Tihomir Petrov, 43, a mathematics professor at California State University Northridge, was charged in January with misdemeanors for allegedly urinating twice on the office door of a colleague with whom he had been feuding. (Petrov was identified by a hidden camera installed after the original puddles turned up.) Petrov is the author of several scholarly papers, with titles such as “Rationality of Moduli of Elliptic Fibrations With Fixed Monodromy.”

CAN’T POSSIBLY BE TRUE -- Gangs in Durban, South Africa, have recently begun stealing expensive anti-retroviral (ARV) drugs destined for AIDS patients and using them in the country’s most popular street drug, “whoonga,” a highly addictive, smoked cocktail of detergent, rat poison, marijuana and the ARVs. The crisis was reported by KwaZulu-Natal province drug-abuse organizations and Durban police, who stood by their claims despite attempts by South African president Jacob Zuma to assure international suppliers of ARVs that more were needed and that none were being diverted for whoonga.

-- State law in Tennessee prohibits registered sex offenders from re-contacting their victims, but there is no such restriction on anyone convicted of a sex crime before 2007, and still in prison, but who is not yet on the registered list. (Post-2007 sex criminals are automatically registered upon conviction.) Consequently, according to a February WMCTV report, convicted molester Terry McConnell cannot be prevented from mailing birthday cards to one of his two pre-2007 victims (one reading, “I cannot believe my little tot-tot is already a teenager. You might be tired of me writing this, but I can’t get over how fast you are growing up”). (Prison officials say their limited resources are better used on monitoring incoming mail rather than outgoing.)

tain’s Nottingham Crown Court, it was supposedly in support of Adams, who was contending that she did not recklessly start a fire that blazed out of control and took the lives of two of the couple’s three children. However, Maynard, in full view of a mob of reporters, was wearing a grotesque clown mask resembling the face of the character Pennywise in the Stephen King novel “It,” and he declined numerous opportunities to comment on why he was wearing it. (After a three-week trial, Adams was acquitted.)

THE REDNECK CHRONICLES (1) Timothy Walker, 48, was hospitalized in Burlington, N.C., in February after he fell off of an SUV while he was on top, holding down two mattresses for the driver, who apparently rounded a curve too fast. (2) Three people were hospitalized in Bellevue, Wash., in January when their van stalled and then exploded as the ignition was re-engaged. They were carrying two gallons of gasoline in an open container and had been feeding the carburetor directly, through an opening in the engine housing (between the seats), as the van was in motion.

(It was not reported why they were doing it that way.)

LEAST COMPETENT CRIMINALS Elusive Perps: (1) Armedrobbery convict Edward Nathan Jr. escaped from a Florida workrelease center in 1983 and, as “Claude Brooks” and other identities, managed to avoid police for the next 27 years, until he slipped up in December in Atlanta — arrested after being caught urinating in public. He was returned to Florida and charged with escape. (2) Accused thief Anthony Darwin, 30, who had successfully eluded authorities in Wisconsin since 2004, turned himself in to Sheriff Bob Spoden in Janesville in January, apparently only because he needs treatment for cancer. However, not wanting to pay for the expensive surgery, Spoden asked a judge to dismiss the arrest warrant and put Darwin back on the street. (Judge Alan Bates released Darwin for treatment, which will surely be paid for by the taxpayer, although perhaps not on the sheriff’s account.)

INEXPLICABLE -- Washington, D.C., resident Nicole Pugh, arriving at her polling station in November with the sole intention of casting a vote for mayor, noticed a line on the ballot asking her choice for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, even though no candidates were listed. On a lark and with no knowledge of the office, she wrote in her own name, and that evening was informed that she had been elected, 1-0, to an office that had been vacant, through apathy, for the previous 14 years. Though other Advisory Neighborhood Commission positions are contested and the candidates quite active, none is paid, and they work mostly via meetings. (However, having the title can garner press attention — for example, for Brenda Speaks, commenting on the planned Walmart store, above.)

-- When James Maynard arrived at the murder trial of his former longtime lover Fiona Adams, 24, in February at Bri-

RECURRING THEMES The Country Afraid of Its Own Shadow: (1) Britain’s Oxfordshire County Council, which oversees youth swimming classes, banned goggles from the pools in February because of the fear that kids might snap the elastic bands and hurt their eyes. (2) Malvern Primary School in Huyton, Merseyside, recently banned play with regulation soccer balls because they are made of leather. “Football,” it ruled, must be played with less-dangerous sponge balls.

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UNCLEAR ON THE CONCEPT -- As is usually the case when Walmart announces the intention to build a new store, community supporters (pushing for jobs, an enlarged tax base and shopper

convenience) battle community opponents (trying to save momand-pop retailers), and when plans were announced for a northeast Washington, D.C., location, it was the local Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, Brenda Speaks, who produced a brand-new reason for opposing such a store. Young people, she told an anti-Walmart rally (according to a February Washington Post report), would be more likely to get criminal records because, with a big corporation around, they could less resist the temptation to steal.

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Hope on the move Benefit concert hopes to raise funds so 3-year-old Lab can get mobile again

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arch 1 was a horrifying day for James Braskey. He came home from work and found his dog, a chocolate Lab named Enzo, whimpering and not moving in the hallway.

The healthy and energetic 3-year-old dog in pain and not giving the usual warmand-jumping welcome threw up a red flag.

“I immediately started crying,” he said. “I freaked out a little bit because you could see he was paralyzed and couldn’t move his back legs.”

Enzo started suffering dog fibrocartilaginous embolism, a disease that paralyzes the rear of the body which leaves the dog unable to use its hind legs or even wag its tale. Braskey, who shares the dog with ex-girlfriend Amanda Valenia, was faced with two options that are both very costly: Put Enzo through extensive surgery with a 50 percent chance of gaining full use of his legs, or buying a wheelchair to give Enzo some type of mobility.

After days of brainstorming Valenia and Braskey decided to start with the wheelchair and the idea for a benefit

concert to raise money was born. “Rock So Enzo Can Roll” — ironically taking place in an old roller skating rink on Saturday, March 26 — will feature four bands at The Strand in McAdoo this Saturday. The four featured acts are Red Red Indicator, Paper Lanterns, When East Meets West and Richard Ford.

The bulk of the event was put together by Valenia and her friend Ryan Malloy, and the two are overwhelmed with excitement for the vast feedback the event has received.

“I put a little tip jar out at work with few flyers,” Valenia said. “In a few days I had $80 donated and tons of people taking flyers to put them up around town for me.

People are bringing food and other items to sell as well. I think it’s going to be a great turn out.”

The money raised will be used to purchase the wheelchair along with assisting in costs for diapers and other odds and ends that will be needed to cope with the condition.

“I remember that dog being a wild beast,” Matthew Balas of Red Red Indicator said.

“It makes it that much more sad now that he can’t move

Enzo with Amanda Valenia, who co-owns him with James Braskey.

Enzo, before being stricken with dog fibrocartilaginous embolism, which paralyzed his back legs.

“I remember that dog being a wild beast.

It makes it that much more sad now that he can’t move around.”

Matthew Balas of Red Red Indicator, which is playing the benefit show

around.”

Balas and his band play benefit shows often, but this one is extra special.

“I used to be at James’ apartment all the time,” he said. “So when I heard about the condition I volunteered my band right away. We never make any money off of these shows, but that’s not the point — especially with this one.”

Luckily, the disease is not painful for the dog after the first 24 hours. FCE typically occurs in young adults around 3- to 6- years of age in larger breeds of dogs.

These discs on a dog’s spine are soft and gelatinous on the inside in order to absorb the

forces exerted on the vertebral column when the animal is moving. An FCE arises when a microscopic piece of this gelatinous material dislodges. It forms a blockage in the arteries that feed into the spinal column.

With no blood supply, the section of spinal cord affected by the embolism dies, and the dog becomes paralyzed.

Everyone involved is expecting to exceed the goal of a few hundred dollars. The three all expect a good-sized crowd and a fun night, but for those who cannot make it out on Saturday night, the organizers did make accommodations. You can donate money via PayPal to the e-

Enzo in his younger days. mail address capuchie_monkey@hotmail.com or send a check or care package to 427 Cedar St., Freeland, PA 18224.

Braskey said the next step for Enzo will be water therapy, and, maybe in the long run, surgery.

“Everyone still has a small sense of hope with the situation,” he said.

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Organik Vibe jazzes up Scranton

arko Marcinko has seen a lot of jazz in his day.

Though the talented area drummer has gigged with several critically-acclaimed rock bands over the years, it is jazz for which he is best known. And that’s what makes his genuine enthusiasm for The Organik Vibe Trio so intriguing. For a guy who can say “been there, done that” with just about everything when it comes to jazz, he says that isn’t the case with this project. In fact, it’s different from any other group he’s ever played with.

The project features Marcinko, Dave Samuels and Ron Oswanski. Samuels, says Marcinko, is a multi-Grammy award winning musician who has established himself as the top mallet player of his generation and is recognized worldwide for his creative approach to both the vibraphone and marimba.

“He’s been on the scene for years,” says Marcinko. “Ron is on B-3 organ, and Dave is on vibes, so it’s kind of a unique thing. I don’t think there’s another jazz group out there that has that kind of instrumentation.”

Marcinko says the unit began experimenting with the music four years ago but didn’t become an official band until 2010. Once they got serious, however, things took off quickly. The trio has already released a CD, titled

“Moscow,” and has toured both Russia and Lithuania. They’ve also toured the New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania area.

“Moscow” is not only the name of the trio’s CD, but also a track on the album. It was inspired by their visit to Russia.

“We played the Tchaikovsky Theater, which is like the Carnegie Hall of Russia,” says Marcinko, adding that the musicians got to experience firsthand the international language of music.

“Jazz, especially, promotes democracy amongst people and among musicians. It’s the reason why during the Cold War and even prior, the United States was a big proponent of jazz. It was pushed throughout the world, because of the language that it speaks to the people and the popularity that it had over Armed Forces Radio. And it still — believe it or not — translates the same way. The people just love the music.”

Marckino has played with rock projects such as Mere Mortals, Bent Blue and, currently, Music For Models. But again, it’s jazz for what he’s even better known, as has been demonstrated by his development of the PA Jazz Alliance and the Scranton Jazz Festival. The Organic Vibe Trio is one of his latest and most enjoyable endeavors.

“I enjoy the percussion aspect

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“Dave and I face each other,” he says. “It’s kind of a neat visual experience.”

The Organik Vibe Trio will perform on Thursday, March 24 at the Radisson in Scranton.

They will open for Steve Smith & Vital Information NYC Edition. The lineup brings together members of both of Smith’s bands — Jazz Legacy and Vital Information — and features saxophonist Andy Fusco, guitarist Vinny Valentino, pianist Mark Soskin and bassist Baron Browne. Smith, a former member of Journey, received the Modern Drummer Magazine’s No. 1 All Around Drummer Award five years in a row. He was also voted one of the Top 25 drummers of all-time and, in 2002, was voted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame.

“He’s a good friend, and he’s a drumming great,” says Marcinko.

“He’s just a powerful force to be reckoned with and an important part of music. And he always has great bands.”

Marcinko promises a special night of music and visuals.

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“Someone might say, ‘I’m going to check this out,’ and seeing is believing. Your senses — not just your audio sense, but your visual sense — gets attached to it. Plus, it’s our American art form. It’s was created here in the United Sates, and it’s now an art of the W world.”

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ALBUM REVIEWS A slow-burning boy

When trying to reinvent yourself — or your music career — crossing over to country music seems to be a sure bet (see Exhibit A: Darius Rucker).

Staind frontman Aaron Lewis is the latest rock-to-country transplant, and the jump certainly paid off: His “Town Line” EP, the musician’s first solo outing, reached No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums, No. 7 on the Billboard 200 and No. 3 on both the Top Rock and Top Independent Albums.

While Lewis gets some help from country legends George Jones and Charlie Daniels on the hit single “Country Boy,” “Town Line” doesn’t stray too far from the moodiness that helped Staind sell more than 15 million records.

The seven songs, including three

originally recorded for the 2008 Staind album “The Illusion of Progress,” features backing vocals by Alexa Carter.

“Massachusetts,” which could be considered a polar opposite of Tennessee, pays a lovely homage to Lewis’ home state: “The versions of “Country Boy,” are Berkshires are where my heart all slow burners. is/ And when I see them in the First up is “The Story Never distance I could cry because I’m Ends,” which gives the first home.” The musician also pays taste of the album’s hallmark, his respects to his family life, as a great twangy steel guitar. The he name drops daughters Nyla, tender “Vicious Circles,” with Indy and Zoe. its warbling B-3 organ by Tony “Town Line” is an enjoyable Harrell, follows. listen and a good jump into “Country Boy” is an easy country waters for Lewis, but standout, as Lewis declares, “I it’s a listen that could’ve used rarely drink from the bottle, but a few changes in tempo. Lewis I’ll smoke a little weed” and “It’s could have omitted the radio and been 12 years since I sold my acoustic versions of “Country soul to the devil in L.A.,” a lyric Boy” to give a few punchy songs that precedes a craggy burst of we know he’s capable of — see Daniels’ fiddle. Lewis’ vocals Staind’s “Mudshuvel” — or at play well with Jones’, while the very least had Daniels really Daniels also provides the ending let loose some of his wild fiddle. spoken-word salute to America over a Civil War-like drum -- Nikki M. Mascali march.

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J. Mascis “Several Shades Of Why”

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A perennial darling of the alternaunderground, J. Mascis led the slightly slovenly noise merchants Dinosaur Jr. to the national spotlight with an off-kilter, exasperated vocal rasp and a guitar tone that defied sonic categorization. Notable was the band’s 1994 “Without A Sound,” which featured the hit “Feel The Pain.” Mascis, having spent the last decade mostly assembling

various side projects and miscellaneous solo material (an album of devotional Hindu songs even popped up), exposes his raw nerve with the acoustic “Several Shades Of Why.” Mascis is no stranger to the acoustic thing, having released a live acoustic record from his first solo tour in 1995, but this is his first foray into the studio with his acoustic in tow, and he reveals a side of himself that drips beauty, ghostly ethereal presence and a quiet firestorm of emotion. “Listen To Me” is a folksy, echoing, optimistic dream-scape, with Mascis pining about a “place to rest, a place where it makes sense.” “Not Enough” rollicks with tambourine accompaniment and strong, Southern California-inspired vocal harmony from collaborators like Sophie Trudeau (Godspeed You! Black Emperor) and Philadelphia singer/songwriter Kurt Vile. The title track features weeping violin exposition that elevates the creaking despondence in Mascis’ voice to tear-jerking levels, while “Very Nervous And Love” is skin-crawling in its minimalist ambience, a flurry of assorted pops and bings close out the track, bouncing indiscriminately around the stereo field.

An intensely emotional listen, with brittle acoustic allure, “Several Shades Of Why” is J. Mascis laid bare — almost painfully so at times.

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But what makes “Collapse” the best R.E.M. album since drummer Bill Berry left is its breadth and familiarity. The trio doesn’t just look back to “Monster;” they remember “Automatic for the People.” There’s plenty of Peter Buck’s mandolin and acoustic jangle, Mike Mills’ harmony vocals, and Michael Stipe’s soberly beautiful baritone (but with little of his distracting self-importance).

“This is my time and I am thrilled to be alive,” Stipe states in “Blue,” which also features Patti Smith. R.E.M.’s time was in the first half of its 30-year career, but “Collapse” sounds pretty thrilling right now.

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“The whole premise is that kids really don’t have anything to do anymore. We wanted to try to do something and give kids the experience of great live music.”

Mark Massacre of The Curse of Sorrow

“We like to think our stage show is the most entertaining part of the band,” says Massacre. “We give 110 percent crowd participation, which is a big thing. We have a big part of the crowd, a big following. On any given night, we usually have 100-150 people at the show.”

With the collaboration of all the members, writing original songs is never a problem. They come together as a group, and have been doing their own original songs ever since they came together.

“Although the lead singer writes the lyrics, the entire band has input into the songs, which is strange in this business,” says Massacre. “Genuinely, just one person writes the songs, but we all work together.”

Massacre has been with the band since it formed in 2006 as a partnership of longtime friends.

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player were actually born in the same hospital, so they literally have known each other since they were born.”

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What gives the band the motivation to perform in this kind of genre and then to produce its own album?

“We wanted to be different,” says Massacre. “To be successful, you have to have different components, one of them (being) originality. We nail it with this style. The audience knows the words to our song, which is the highlight.”

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curse is usually expressed as a wish of evil or misfortune to befall on someone or something else, and if you ask a six year old, a curse in their mind would be considered a curse word. The Curse of Sorrow, a band formed in 2006 in Edwardsville, has been described to play music known as grave rock: metal, hard rock and some inspiration from horror films.

“The music is based on horror themes, basically the songs are written about everyday events that would remind you about a horror movie,” says Mark Massacre, who plays rhythm guitar.

“We like to call our style grave rock, something we came (up with) on our own; the style is different from other bands in the area.”

Differentiating between other heavy metal bands, The Curse of Sorrow will be performing at Gilligan’s, part of Leonardo’s Bar & Pizza in Edwardsville. What makes this performance so different from their other shows, is that the show will be an all-ages show, which is a big deal because there are no all-ages venues in Wilkes-Barre.

“With (Cafe Metropolis) closing, the band came up with the all-ages event,” says Massacre. “There are no places for kids to go and see a live band. We wanted to give kids the chance to see live music. The whole premise is that kids really don’t have anything to do anymore. We wanted to try to do something and give kids the experience of great live music.”

The all-ages show at Gilligan’s will be a test run. The bar is opening its doors and is willing to do an all-ages show only for the band to see how things turn out. If this event pans out successfully, Gilligan’s will try to hold all-ages shows more frequently. Despite that, The Curse of Sorrow brings something different to the show, interacting with their audience.

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CAESARS POCONO RESORTS

1.877.800.5380 www.CPResorts.com New York’s Funniest: March 25-26 Hotel California (Eagles tribute): April 9 Phil Vassar: April 10 Big Shot (Billy Joel tribute): April 15-16 Stayin’ Alive (Bee Gees tribute): May 13-14 The Village People: May 15 Byrd Pressley’s Comedy Series: May 27-29 Boogie Wonder Band: June 10-11 Bill Cosby: June 26

THE CRIMSON LION HOOKAH LOUNGE

37 E. South St., Wilkes-Barre Mountains / Mascara: April 3, 8 p.m., $5, all ages MV & EE ft. Mick Flower: April 10, 8 p.m., $5, all ages

ELEANOR RIGBY’S

603 Route 6, Jermyn www.myspace.com/eleanorrigbys Tigers Jaw: March 25, 6:30 p.m.

Conscious Pilot: March 26, 8 p.m.

Freshman 15 / Testing for Echo: March 27, 4 p.m.

The Bouncing Souls: April 1, 7:30 p.m.

The Word Alive / Upon A Burning Body: April 2, 5:30 p.m.

Rad Bromance: April 9, 6:30 p.m.

Lionheart / Legend / Monsters: April 13, 5 p.m.

Hundredth / Venia / Counterparts / Knuckle Up!: April 17, 5:30 p.m.

BADFISH (Sublime Tribute): April 21, 6 p.m.

Breathe Carolina: April 25, 6 p.m.

Sam Adams: April 27, 8 p.m.

Gallagher: May 7, 8 p.m.

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

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

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

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EMBASSY VINYL

352 Adams Ave., Scranton Daniel Higgs / The Skull Defekts / Zomes: April 6, 7:30 p.m., cost TBA, all ages Record Store Day: April 16 Lee Corey Oswald: April 28, 8 p.m., cost TBA, all ages D. Rider: May 13, 7 p.m., cost TBA, all ages The Body / Nimbus Terrifix / Esophagus: May 20, 8 p.m., cost TBA, all ages

F.M. KIRBY CENTER

71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre Phone: 570.826.1100 NEPA Philharmonic: March 25, $10$60 “Monsters of Comedy” with Ralphie May & Jim Breuer: March 26, 8 p.m., $40.10 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 NEPA Philharmonic Season Finale: May 6, 8 p.m.

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

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

Daniel O’Donnell: May 31, 7 p.m., $57-$87 Drive-By Truckers: June 21, 8 p.m., $28

THE HIVE

1307 Park Ave., Williamsport, Phone: www.thehivepa.com 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

MAUCH CHUNK OPERA HOUSE

14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe, 570.325.0249, www.jtams.net Jeffrey Gaines: March 25, 8:30 p.m., $23 Childhoods End (Pink Floyd tribute): March 26, 8:30 p.m., $23 Willy Porter: April 9, 8:30, $23

MOHEGAN SUN ARENA

255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Twp. Larry the Cable Guy: April 14, 7:30 p.m.

Elton John: April 22, 8 p.m., $29-$139 Avenged Sevenfold / Three Days Grace / Sevendust: April 29, 7 p.m., $25-$44.75 Barney Live in Concert Birthday Bash: May 10-11, TIMES VARY, $15-$55 (on sale 3/26 10 a.m.)

Michael Buble: June 8, 8 p.m., $61.20$103.65

MOUNT AIRY CASINO RESORT

44 Woodland Rd., Mount Pocono Phone: 877.682.4791 www.mountairycasino.com Edwin McCain: March 26, 9 p.m., Gypsies, $25-$40 via 866.468.7619 or mountairycasino.com Jim Florentine: April 30, 9 p.m., $15, Gypsies

PA JAZZ ALLIANCE

(www.pajazzalliance.com) Vital Information / The Organik Vibe Trio: March 24, 7:30 p.m. at The Radisson (700 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton). $20. Info: 570.383.9413 or carol@magdonmusic.com. presented

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PENN’S PEAK

325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe 866.605.7325 or visit pennspeak.com.

Thin Lizzy: March 24, 8 p.m., $35.75$40.75 Slaughter: 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 Gary Allan: May 6, 8 p.m., $49.25$54.25 Whitesnake: May 15, 8 p.m., $38.75 The Wailers: May 19, 8 p.m., $28 Easton Corbin: June 2, 8 p.m., $28 Robin Trower: June 18, 8 p.m., $35.75 Uriah Heep: June 24, 8 p.m., $30

POCONOTES LLC

Tickets: 570.941.0411 888.800.POCO www.poconotes.com Joe Crookston / Billy Rogan: April 16, 7:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Center (310 Mifflin Ave., Scranton). Meet and greet follows show. $20 advance, $25 at door. Tickets available via phone, website and at St. Mary’s Center.

RIVER STREET JAZZ CAFE

665 N. River St., Plains Phone: 570.822.2992 Mike Dougherty: March 24 The Woody Brown’s Project / The Big Dirty: March 25 Miz: March 26 Sisterhood of Song: March 31 Strfkr / Casiokids / Eww Yaboo: April 1, $8, 21+ The Best: April 2 Indobox: April 8 Boris Garcia / Tim Carbone: April 9 Clarence Spady Band: April 15 Zach Deputy: April 21 Mark Karan & Jemimah Puddleduck:

April 22 Brothers Past: April 23 Girls, Guns and Glory: April 29 Jam Stampede: April 30 Marco Benevento Trio: June 23

SCRANTON COMMUNITY CONCERTS

Mellow Theater, 501 Vine St. Scranton Phone: 570.955.1455, www.lackawanna.edu, etix.com Prices vary, student and group rates available.

The Music of Simon and Garfunkel starring A.J. Swearingen & Jonathan Beedle: April 29

SCRANTON CULTURAL CENTER

420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton Phone: 888.669.8966 “The View” with a Scranton Attitude, 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 Guitars & Stars III: April 12, 7:30 p.m., $31.45-$56.35 Up & Coming Comedy Series: April 16, 8 p.m., $16 “The View” with a Scranton Attitude Let’s Hear it from the Boys: May 6, 6 p.m., $6 Duck for President, Fancy Nancy & Other Stories: May 7, 10 a.m. Wiggles & Giggles, 11 a.m., show. $7 NEPA Philharmonic Masterworks IV: Inspiration: May 7, 8 p.m., $32-$65

SHERMAN THEATER

524 Main St., Stroudsburg Phone: 570.420.2808, www.shermantheater.com Hammer of the Gods (Led Zeppelin tribute): March 26, 8 p.m., $28 Mike Posner: April 7, 8 p.m., $22 adults, $10 ESU students (on campus only) Scott Stapp: April 15, 8 p.m., $30-$48 The Disco Biscuits: April 15, $15 adults, $5 students Taking Back Sunday / Circa Survive: April 28, $30 Praise The Roof (Benefit for Monroe County Habitat For Humanity): April 30, 6 p.m., $10 Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes: May 7, 8 p.m., $28-$38 Johnny Reid: May 11, 8 p.m., $29 Blackmore’s Night: May 14, 8 p.m., $36 Dark Star Orchestra: May 17, 8 p.m., $27 advance, $29 day of Tower of Power: May 19, 8 p.m., $35-$45 Kenny Vance & The Planotones: May 21, 8 p.m., $35-$45 Electric Hot Tuna: June 2, 8 p.m., $35 Dancestand USA ft. The Main Street Cruisers: June 4, 7:30 p.m., $20-$55

SOME KIND OF JAM 6

April 29-May 1 in Schuylkill Haven featuring 21 bands like The Budos Band, RAQ, Rumpke Mountain Boys, Goosepimp Orchestra, Wisebird, Dopapod, The Big Dirty, Psychedelphia, The Coal Town Rounders and more on three stages, with vendors, late-night jams and more. $50 presale tickets on-sale now via www.jibberjazz.com and include full weekend of camping and music.

TOYOTA PAVILION AT MONTAGE MOUNTAIN

1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton Def Leppard / Heart: June 29, 7:30 p.m., $39-$122.15 Motley Crue / Poison / New York Dolls: July 31, 7 p.m., $40-$116.15

VINTAGE THEATER

119 Penn Ave., Scranton 570.589.0271 Jeff Rosenstock / No Service Project / Glory Bound / Early Ape / Conversations With Enemies: March 28, 7 p.m., $7 The Misery Jackals / Down to Six / Echo Whiskey Charlie: April 8, 8 p.m., $5 Ted Leo / Eww Yaboo / Langor: April 30, 8 p.m., $10 PHILADELPHIA

ELECTRIC FACTORY

3421 Willow St., Philadelphia Phone: 215.LOVE.222 Queens of the Stone Age / Dough Rollers: 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.

Badfish (Sublime Tribute): April 9, 8:30 p.m.

Rockin’ Docs: April 10, 1:30 p.m.

THE FILLMORE AT THE TLA

334 South St., Philadelphia Phone: 215.922.1011 Tres Mountains / Gull: 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.

Mac Miller / Ground Up: March 27, 8 p.m.

Omar Rodriguez Lopez Group / Zechs Marquise: March 28, 8 p.m.

The Raveonettes / Tamaryn: March 30, 9 p.m.

Warpaint / PVT / Family Band: April 1, 9 p.m.

KESWICK THEATER

Easton Road-Keswick Ave, Glenside, Pa. Phone: 215.572.7650 Jeff Beck: March 25, 8 p.m. & 10:45 p.m.

The Fab Faux: March 26, 8 p.m.

Thin Lizzy: March 29, 8 p.m.

The Johnny Clegg Band: April 1, 8 p.m.

Kevin Smith: April 2, 8 p.m.

David Sedaris: April 3, 7 p.m.

Michel Legrand Trio: April 7, 8 p.m.

Ralphie May, April 8, 8 p.m.

Colin Hay: April 9, 8 p.m.

Chris Cornell: April 10, 8 p.m.

TOWER THEATER

69th and Ludlow Sts. Upper Darby Phone: 610.352.2887 Furthur: March 23, 7:30 p.m.

BeBe and CeCe Winans / Mary Mary: April 8, 6 p.m.

Bill Burr: April 9, 8 p.m.

Imagination Movers: April 10, times vary

TROCADERO

10th & Arch St, Philadelphia Phone: 215.336.2000 The Diplomats / Dipset Reunion: March 24, 8 p.m.

Cold War Kids: March 25, 8 p.m.

The Legwarmers (’80s tribute): March 26, 8 p.m.

Delusions: March 27, 6 p.m.

Cut Copy: March 31, 7 p.m.

Lyrically Fit: April 1, 9 p.m.

Mantis Music Matinee: April 2, 12:30 p.m.

On Display: April 2, 7 p.m.

Pu**y Fa**ot: April 6, 7 p.m.

Screeching Weasel: April 7, 7 p.m.

Patrick Stump: April 8, 7 p.m.

Black Lips: April 9, 8 p.m.

Accept: April 14, 7 p.m.

MADISON SQUARE GARDEN

The boys are back

The resurrection of Thin Lizzy will “Jailbreak” into Penn’s Peak (325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe) Thursday, March 24 at 8 p.m.

Thin Lizzy was founded in Dublin in 1969 by drummer Brian Downey and bassist/vocalist Phil Lynott, who died in 1986. The current lineup features Lynott-era members Downey, guitarist Scott Gorham and keyboardist Darren Wharton as well as singer/guitarist Ricky Warwick, bassist Marco Mendoza and Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell.

Tickets are $35.75-$40.75 available at the box office or via Ticketmaster. For more info, visit pennspeak.com or call 866.605.7325.

SUSQUEHANNA BANK CENTER

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

WELLS FARGO (WACHOVIA) CENTER

Broad St., Philadelphia Phone: 215.336.3600 Elton John: March 25, 8 p.m.

Lil’ Wayne: March 26, 7 p.m.

Rod Stewart / Stevie Nicks: April 5, 7:30 p.m.

ELSEWHERE IN PA

BRYCE JORDAN CENTER

Penn State University, State College, Pa. Phone: 814.865.5555 Celtic Woman Songs From the Heart: March 24, 7:30 p.m.

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Elton John: March 27, 8 p.m.

Yanni: March 29, 8 p.m.

Lil’ Wayne: March 30, 7 p.m.

CROCODILE ROCK

520 Hamilton St, Allentown Phone: 610.434.460 Dance Gavin Dance: March 25, 6 p.m.

Sick Puppies / Adelitas Way: March 26, 7 p.m.

Kicking Daisies: April 2, 6 p.m.

Senses Fail: April 8, 6:30 p.m.

The Dirty Heads / New Politics: April 12, 6:30 p.m.

Jonathan Tyler & the Northern Lights: April 13, 7 p.m.

Molotov Solution / Burning the Masses / Destruction of a Rose: April 14, 5 p.m.

Sandlot Heroes: April 15, 5:30 p.m.

GIANT CENTER

950 Hersheypark Dr., Hershey Phone: 717.534.3911 Rush: April 8, 7:30 p.m.

Jeff Foxworthy / Bill Engvall / Larry the Cable Guy: April 15, 8 p.m.

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BEACON THEATER

2124 Broadway, New York, NY. Phone: 212.496.7070 Allman Brothers Band: through March 26, 8 p.m.

Jeff Beck: March 28, 8 p.m.

James Blunt: April 12, 8 p.m.

BROOME COUNTY ARENA

1 Stuart Street, Binghamton, NY Phone: 670.778.6626 Further: March 29, 7:30 p.m.

Keith Sweat: April 1, 8 p.m.

Newsboys: April 10, 7 p.m.

THE FILLMORE AT IRVING PLAZA

17 Irving Place, New York, N.Y.

7th Ave., New York, NY Phone: 212.465.MSG1 Rod Stewart & Stevie Nicks: March 26-April 6, 7:30 p.m.

The Strokes: April 1, 8 p.m.

LCD Soundsystem: April 2, 8 p.m.

Juanes: April 8, 8 p.m.

Rush: April 10, 8 p.m.

RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL

1260 Ave. of the Americas, NY, NY Phone: 212.307.717 Cold War Kids: March 24, 8 p.m.

Furthur: March 25-27, 7 p.m.

Explosions In The Sky: April 6, 8 p.m.

Charlie Sheen: April 8-10, 8 p.m.

Yanni: April 9, 8 p.m.

ROSELAND BALLROOM

239 52nd Street, New York, NY. Phone: 212.777.6800 Wiz Khalifa: March 29, 8 p.m.

Steve Aoki: April 9, 9 p.m.

THE THEATRE AT MSG

7th Ave., New York, NY Phone: 212.465.MSG1 April Fools Comedy Show: April 1, 8 p.m.

BeBe & CeCe Winans / Mary Mary: April 9, 8 p.m.

W Raphael: April 10, 7 p.m. compiled by Marie Burrell, Weekender Intern To send a concert listing, e-mail weekender@theweekender.com

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Phone: 212.777.6800 Volbeat: March 23, 6:30 p.m.

The Dirty Heads: March 24, 7 p.m.

Helmet / Saint Vitus: March 25, 6 p.m.

Here Come the Mummies: March 26, 8 p.m.

Dance Gavin Dance: March 27, 6:30 p.m.

Mimosa: March 31, 8 p.m.

Amos Lee: April 1-2, 7 p.m.

Marsha Ambrosius / Melanie Fiona: April 5, 7 p.m.

Toad the Wet Sprocket: April 7, 7 p.m.

House of Pain: April 8, 7 p.m.

Hollywood Undead / 10 Years / Drive A: April 9, 6 p.m.

Civil Twilight / A Silent Film / The Rassle: April 2, 8 p.m.

Marsha Ambrosius / Melanie Fiona: April 4, 9 p.m.

Zed’s Ded: April 7, 8 p.m.

Conspirator / Younger Brother: April 8, 9 p.m.

Collie Buddz / New Kingston/ Los Rakas / DJ Kenny: April 9, 8:30 p.m.

KT Tunstall / Jesse Ruben: April 10, 8 p.m.

WEEKENDER, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2011

Yes will release its first album in 10 years this summer.

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ince 1968, English prog-rock outfit Yes has had dozens of songs become cornerstones of classic rock, songs like “Yours Is No Disgrace,” “Roundabout” and “Owner of a Lonely Heart” are just a few that come to mind.

While the band — bassist Chris Squire, guitarist Steve Howe, drummer Alan White, keyboardist Oliver Wakeman and vocalist Benoit David — is putting the finishing touches on “Fly From Here,” its first album in 10 years, fans can expect just songs from the previous 40 years when Yes touches down at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe Wednesday, March 30.

“On this particular tour, we’re not doing anything from the (new) album mainly because it isn’t all finished,” Squire told the Weekender recently from a tour stop in New Orleans. “It won’t be finished until the end of April. We’re not really at that level yet where we can play anything live — you’ll have to wait for the summer for that; Styx will be with us, and it’ll kick off July 4.”

“Fly From Here” is also the first album that will feature David, who originally stepped in when longtime vocalist Jon Anderson was diagnosed with acute respiratory failure in 2008. David was named permanent vocalist in 2009.

“He’s been very well accepted,” Squire said. “Most of the fans now seem to be behind him, they like him, it’s going well. He’s done a lot of singing, of course, on the new album, and he’s doing very well with that, too.”

Since he and Anderson formed

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the band in 1968, Squire has been the only constant member of Yes. “Well, Yes has had a reputation of being a revolving door of having had many personnel changes over the years,” he said, chuckling.

“It takes a while of touring and writing together for things to start really feeling solid. I definitely feel we’re at that stage, so everything is going in the right direction.”

Squire sees those lineup changes as one reason Yes has lasted for more than 40 years.

“Obviously talent is involved in it, but also a large degree of luck is involved as well,” he said. “Most marriages don’t last 40 years, and the band always is getting a refresher course, I guess, when we get new members in with new ideas, et cetera.”

But for “Fly From Here’s” title track, Yes actually looked to the past: The band started working on the song in 1980.

“We just now kind of put it into the shape we wanted to do,” Squire shared. “It started as a six-minute song, but now we’ve turned it into a 20-plus minute piece of music that’s kind of going to be the pivotal track on the album.”

Roger Dean will design the cover. The artist, who began working with Yes on 1971’s “Fragile,” revolutionized album covers as art, something that has changed since the advent of CDs and digital music.

“Obviously, the physical size of the music package became shrunk,

and the more intricate artwork becomes miniature sized and isn’t as impressive as it used to be on a 12-inch cover,” Squire said. “I’m sure Roger is aware of these practices, presumably you make a slightly different kind of art for a smaller package, but I think we’ll definitely release the album on vinyl as well.”

Squire spoke candidly about his relationship with former bandmate Anderson, who is currently on an acoustic tour billed “An Acoustic Evening with Jon Anderson (The Voice of Yes).”

“We always exchange Christmas cards,” Squire began with a hearty laugh, “but I haven’t spoken to him recently. I don’t have any problem with communicating with him, I believe he’s doing very well and is a lot more recovered from his respiratory problems he was having, so that’s good news.

“It wouldn’t be out of the question that we would do something with him again in the future, but we’ve got to get at least another year and promote this new album before we turn to any special guesting from Jon — but it’s not impossible to happen.”

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Nick Frost, left, and Simon Pegg, right, star in ‘Paul.’

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hile conspiracy theorists continue to debate where and when the human race was first visited by beings from other worlds, two of mankind’s greatest comedic minds tackle that tricky question by delivering all of the answers one could ever want in “Paul.”

Nick Frost and Simon Pegg are back. The duo behind the zomb-edy classic “Shaun of the Dead” and the riotously funny “Hot Fuzz” give their take on fanboys, sci-fi, the Bible belt and just about everything Lucas with their first comedic foray across the Pond.

Comfortably at home amongst the Comic-Con faithful, Pegg and Frost open the film at that most iconic of events. As

English fanboys Clive and Graeme, the two are in America to drink in the sights and sounds of the massive sci-fi convention followed by an RV tour of the many infamously famous alien conspiracy sites in the American West. It is following a stop at Nevada’s Black Mailbox that the merry adventurers meet someone unimaginable.

Paul (voiced by Seth Rogen) is an alien. A rude, pot-smoking little green visitor from a world far, far away, Paul is trying to get back home now that he has outlived his usefulness to the U.S. government. A guest since crash landing some 50 years prior, he has been incredibly helpful with technological and entertainment advances. In one of many homages to classic

science-fiction cinema, Paul is seen seated in the storage facility from “Indian Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark” while guiding director Steven Spielberg (in a voice cameo) through the creation of his hit “E.T.” These little nods are at times smile inducing, but not consistently. Sadly, at several points, they become more than a hair tedious and almost distracting.

Joining Rogen, Pegg and Frost is an amazing comedic cast. Jason Bateman portrays FBI agent Lorenzo Zoil.

Bateman is once again in top straight man form as he and two new, and comically eager, agents Haggard and O’ Reilly (Bill Hader and Joe Lo Truglio) hunt the little green escapee.

Hader’s fellow “Saturday Night Live” castmate Kristen Wiig’s over-the-top style fuels Ruth Buggs. Buggs is an evangelical Christian living a life of servitude to her father Moses (John Carroll Lynch) and the family RV park. Great over-thetop work by both performers bring some of the film’s only real levity during the bogged down second act. “Glee’s” Jane Lynch’s brilliance is once again enjoyed as a saucy alien-themed diner waitress and the FBI’s head honcho, “The Big Guy,” is brought to life by sci-fi royalty herself, Sigourney Weaver.

The impressive cast is enough to garner great moments, but not enough to overcome the disjointed direction of Greg Mottola (“Superbad”). The film never really achieves the cohesive rhythm found in Pegg and Frost’s previous two gems.

Instead, it relies on a steady diet

of inside jokes and references while never putting off that warm vibe that is the true hallmark of Pegg and Frost’s beloved characters.

What is left is perhaps the single dirtiest family film every made. The film possesses an R rating for language reminiscent of an eighth-grade house party.

And while it is a shocking hoot to hear a big eyed lovable alien channel his inner Scarface, it is not enough to carry the film in its entirety.

Simon Pegg and Nick Frost are icons. Their genuine likeability and chemistry can hold up against any comedy duo in history. However, without the direction afforded them in their previous two classic films, they fail to reach the stars. One can truly hope that they find their way back home.

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Sadly, events like these have spurned a greater need for awareness. It is a quest for awareness and understanding that led to the birth of Outloud.

“Jess and I had begun to discuss it behind the scenes and I brought it up at a SNAP meeting as something for the current semester,” Petersen explained.

“In light of founding an LGBT and allied group at Lackawanna College last semester, I was able to get involved with SNAP in time for their last social event of the term, which was a dance.

“So it started as a social event, and with the unfortunate media spike in young LGBT and Qrelated suicides, it evolved into something bigger.”

This event was not without careful planning, especially in trying to avoid any negative stereotypes.

“I wanted to move away from the stereotype of gays loving loud house music while shopping for designer shoes and worshipping Lady Gaga,” Petersen said.

Community promotion of this event has been high, with local businesses such as Eden, a Vegan Café, and The Fanciful Fox in Scranton, acting in support of this event.

“I think the biggest challenge is getting the word out,” Rothchild shared. “With any event like this, I always hope for a great turnout, and I believe that with all of the local connections that we have, that will become a W strong possibility.”

Out Loud all-ages benefit concert, Sat., March 26, Lackawanna College Student Union (500 Jefferson Ave.). Doors 5:30 p.m., performances 7 p.m. Tickets: $7 with valid student ID from any school, $10 GA. Info: Jessica.Rothchild@gmail.com, Michael.Petersen@falcons.lackawanna.edu.

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he Student Network Across Pennsylvania (SNAP) will present the first annual Out Loud concert, an event that will help benefit local lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) youth in the community, Saturday, March 26. The event, which is designed to raise awareness of issues facing LGBTQ youth, is sponsored

by Lackawanna College and will be held in the Lyceum in the school’s student union.

The all-ages concert features bands Dangerous Ponies, Hop Along, Queen Ansleis and local Scranton band, Three Man Cannon. The brainchild of Lackawanna College students, Michael Petersen and Jessica Rothchild, Out Loud is inspired by the Act Up campaign of 1987, which aimed to spread knowledge about the growing AIDS epidemic, the need for universal healthcare and an overwhelming push for gay rights, Petersen and Rothchild wanted to create an event to breed understanding and were pleased when Lackawanna College stepped up to host this event.

“Our most important goal as a network is to inform young LGBT and allies that are resources available to them such as PFLAG and Equality PA,” Petersen said. “My personal hope is nothing more than having a safe place where LGBT youth can be themselves for a few hours, have a good time with good music and leave knowing they are not alone.”

Rothchild agreed.

“In NEPA, there is no physical place for these youth to go, such as an LGBTQ resource center, and we felt that Out Loud could serve two purposes: Educating local youth about the resources that are available and allowing networking to take place.”

Recent suicides by LGBTQ youth across the nation, such as those of 13-year-old Seth Walsh from Fresno, Calif., 18-year-old Rutgers University student Tyler Clementi and 14-year old Brandon Bitner from Central Pennsylvania due to bullying, showcase the grim effects the abuse that LGBTQ individuals face on a regular basis, as well as the need for public education.

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John Schugard as Vincent van Gogh in Leonard Nimoy’s ‘Vincent.’ think we forget that when we look at art, watch movies or read books. These are actual human beings that did this.”

Even if you don’t know anything about van Gogh or his art, Little Shiny Things Productions is sure you will enjoy the intensity and emotion in the production.

“I knew nothing about van Gogh when I first performed it, and I came away from the experience a huge fan of his paintings and very much an admirer of him,” said Schugard.

The decision to present “Vincent” was easy once the venue, Canteen 900, was chosen as it is a perfect fit for the production.

“It was the best fit for the opportunity and for the space,” Schugard said. “The Canteen has a presentation system with a projector and a large screen so it suits the show very well because there’s a multimedia presentation that goes with it.”

A challenge in performing a one man show such as this is to keep the audience intrigued while making sure they are entertained throughout the evening.

“We’ve all been to lectures that made you fall asleep,” Schugard began. “The script is out there, it’s about human beings. It certainly isn’t some boring artistic dissertation about what he did with the brush techniques on these flowers. You see the painting in context of what is going on within the man.”

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Whether it was to step out of the great shadow cast by Spock or to give a misunderstood artist a voice, Nimoy wrote a dramatic play that is described as “powerfully moving” and “emotional.”

Told by van Gogh’s brother Theo, audiences will get an inside look as to who the artist really was.

Having last performed the role 10 years ago, actor John Schugard is ready to become Theo once again.

“I love the play,” Schugard said. “There’s always a time, even in rehearsals, it was true 10 years ago, and it’s true now, when the emotional contents of the play just pick me and the audience up and sweep us along. There’s always a point when I’m performing it that I feel like I’m no longer acting but being carried along by the story.”

Many stories have circulated about the life of van Gogh, some call him insane, others bipolar. “Vincent” takes a closer look through letters that were actually written by the artist to his brother. van Gogh’s work can be seen in museums throughout the world, but his odd behavior, cutting off his own ear for example, is often what he is remembered for.

“Look at our society specifically and how they perceive our artists and celebrities to this day,” Schugard said. “I think the play is much more about that man and, of course, his brother, told from his perspective. It’s more about them as people. That’s a big part of it. You look at his paintings as products and works of a live flesh and blood human being. I

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(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.

• “Heaven Can Wait:” May 13-15, 20-22. The unlikely story of a boxer taken to heaven before his time who comes back as a murdered banker.

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(mcgroganj@gmail.com, 570.454.0175) • “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat:” March 25-26, 7 p.m., March 27, 2 p.m., Holy Family Academy (1700 W. 22nd St., Hazleton).

Reserved tickets on sale, tickets also at door. Call or e-mail for info/tickets.

Chaucer’s “Some Canterbury Tales:” April 13-16. $10 GA, $5 students/seniors.

• Evening of One Act Plays: April 26-28, 7:30 p.m., Students direct, produce and perform one-act plays. $1.

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• Renaissance Faire: May 5, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Monarch Court. Proceeds help fund theater students’ annual trip to Stratford Shakespeare Theatre Festival in Stratford, Ontario, Canada.

(326 Spruce St., 2nd Floor, Scranton, www.electrictheatre.org, 570.558.1515) • Richard Dresser’s “Rounding Third:” through March 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.

• Monday Night on Broadway III: Celebrating Sondheim: April 4, 7:30 p.m. 20 Broadway performers offer tribute to Sondheim’s lyrics and music. $50 GA, $45 seniors/students, post-show party, free. Proceeds benefit ETC.

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(1433 N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.342.5555) • Haunted! Mind Mysteries & The Beyond: daily at 7 p.m. through June by reservation only. Daily at 8 p.m.

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• 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.

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(537 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre: 570.823.1875, www.ltwb.org) • “Sweet Charity:” March 25-26, 8 p.m., March 27, 3 p.m.

• “A Midsummer Night’s Dream:” May 14-15, 20-22.

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(196 Hughes St., Swoyersville: 570.283.2195 or 800.698.PLAY or www.musicbox.org) • “Pinocchio:” April 1, 6 p.m., April 2, 1 & 5 p.m., April 3, 1 p.m. School-day shows: April 4, 6, 8, 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. $10, includes McDonald’s Fun Meal.

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(409-411 Main St., Duryea, 570.457.3589, www.phoenixpac.vpweb.com, phoenixpac08@aol.com) • “Fame:” April 1-2, 8-9, 8 p.m., April 3, 10, 2 p.m. $10 students, $12 adults.

• “Peter Pan:” May 6-15.

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ost bands grow up attending Vans Warped Tour, continue to grow up while playing Warped Tour, and then hopefully graduate on to bigger and better things.

The Ready Set isn’t most acts.

For starters, the band is comprised of one: 21-year-old Jordan Mark Witzigreuter. The last time Jordan attended Warped was seven years ago. This summer, he’ll play the tour for his first time. Coincidentally enough, Simple Plan headlined the summer-long festival when Witzigreuter was 14. The pop-rock band from Canada returns this year, but it’s The Ready Set that hits the stage backed by radio spins and a platinum-selling single in the J.R. Rotem-produced “Love Like Woe.” “I think it’s going to be fun. I know Warped Tour, for a lot of bands, it’s kind of that thing where you go on it, and it’s a thing that can like make or break you,” Witzigreuter said in-studio on “The Ralphie Radio Show.”

“I’m excited to go into it with sort of an established fan base, and I’m just really looking forward to seeing the crowds and seeing how it goes.”

Vans Warped Tour isn’t the most easy-going of the summer festivals: “a grind” and “summer band camp” are terms commonly used by acts with Warped experience.

“Everyone I know says it’s the most fun, but also the most difficult tour to do,” the Indiana-born musician shared. “We’ve done summer festival tours but I know this is the ultimate one.”

No, Jordan didn’t misspeak there. Although he’s the only official member of The Ready Set, Witzigreuter is supported by a live backing band on tour dates and radio stops.

“I wanted to do the band name

thing to kind of give the whole project a theme,” revealed Witzigreuter of why he went with The Ready Set as opposed to just shortening his last name. “It’s kind of the best of both worlds.”

Witzigreuter is no stranger to diversifying — after enlisting Rotem’s help for his first single, he turned to The Cataracs (“Like a G6”) for assistance on his second single, “Young Forever.”

“The thing for me is, I want to make sure that I never put out the same song twice,” said Witzigreuter. “I don’t want to make anyone bored.”

Hopefully he can continue to keep it fresh through the summer as Witzigreuter and The Ready Set play Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain with the Vans Warped Tour on Thursday, July 14.

JESSIE J CONTINUES HER PARTY IN THE U.S.A. Congrats to British singer/ songwriter Jessie J, who recently made her American television debut on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live.” The songstress performed two tracks, including her single “Price Tag,” which rapper B.o.B accompanied her for on stage.

Jessie J conducted her firstever American radio interview on “The RRS” back in January and was already planning her invasion across the pond.

“You have no idea how excited I am to come to the U.S. and like, bring the British flag,” she said.

“I’m really excited about the journey, and I just hope that America accepts me, accent and all.”

W So far, so good.

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area when it came to wine, the only close chapter being in Scranton.

“My goal with the American Wine Society is to raise awareness and create a wine culture in Wilkes-Barre,” she said. “I plan to open people’s minds to wine.”

The first meeting, Introduction to Wine, will feature five different wines — two red, two white and one sparkling — giving members and guests a chance to tantalize their taste buds with a simple selection of wines to get the ball rolling.

Niemkiewicz said she wants to use this introduction meeting as a way to begin to educate new members about wine, including how to read a label and store the wine properly.

“There is more to wine than just the commercial wines on the shelf that you find,” Niemkiewicz said. “I want people to experience different vineyards, different styles, wines from different countries and educate them on how fun it is. I think a lot of people think that wine is an oldworld, European type tradition, but it’s also something that we in the states have evolved into drinking a lot of.”

The Diamond City chapter, which already has about 14 dues-paying members and a list of approximately 30 other guests already signed up for the first event, plans on hosting a variety of events, including food pairings, trips to vineyards in Pennsylvania and the Finger Lakesregion of New York, as well as possible trips to Napa and Sonoma in California.

Niemkiewicz feels that through these events, people will feel less intimidated by the wine culture and open up to the new experiences it offers. She also said that this intimidation is often caused by the lack of knowledge most people have about wine, but it is very fun to learn about.

And there is a lot to learn.

For those just venturing into the world of wine, Niemkiewicz suggests starting off with sweet white wines.

“Most people usually tend to like sweet wines that have a little bit of fruit on the inside the mouth. Lips smile, pleased at pallet, a little bit more of a sweeter flavor,” the choice, appreciative of the tiny fruit’s she said.

“As you start tasting different journey from vine to glass. wines and acquiring different tastes, you’ll While some are content with tasting and eventually move up and like the dryer, trying wines out on their own, those who bigger, fuller-bodied wines.” wish to learn more about it can find the Niemkiewicz also mentioned that information they desire by connecting many people find an early distaste with members of local chapters of

By Marie Burrell for wines as their only experience the American Wine Society (AWS).

Weekender Intern has been tastings at bars and And for those in the Wilkes-Barre restaurants.

She said that all too single grape ripe off the vine area, the new Diamond City often, these wines are already — pressed and squeezed, juices chapter will be hosting its first bad, as too much air has gotten flowing, mixed with all the rest. meeting and wine tasting this to the wine, or it has not Prepared in the way only trained Thursday, March 24 at 7 p.m. been stored in a place with a in the Citizens Bank Building. hands know how, following the path of constant cool temperature.

Amy Niemkiewicz, founder many other grapes before it. Bottled and But again, she said she of the chapter, said she wanted sold, ready to please. The cork pops, and wants to help walk people to bring the AWS to Wilkesthe delicate liquid flows into a crystalthrough the basics as a Barre as there wasn’t clear glass, the aroma quickly teasing the way to make them really anything senses. A small sip sends the taste buds feel comfortable going on in the into a frenzy as the wine dances around

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Experience different kinds of wine at Thursday’s meeting. enough to go out on their own to buy wines they come to like, as well as try new ones.

“I want to change everyone’s perception of wine,” she said. “I want everyone to enjoy it. I don’t want it to be intimidating.”

She feels that wine culture should not be seen as some snobby, elite, secretsociety type culture and should be appreciated for the complex, enjoyable beverage that it is. She said that every winemaker puts their signature on their wine, creating a very different experience with every different vineyard.

“It is a long process, you can’t make it overnight,” Niemkiewicz said. “And that is part of the romance of wine — the attraction that most people have to it — because there’s so much that goes into it.

It’s just a little grape that makes this, but there’s so many characteristics to it that are intriguing.”

From bottles to boxes, reds to whites, sweet to dry, there is such a massive amount of information to explore in the world of wine. Through groups such as the AWS that promote the education and appreciation of wine, it is the hope of people such as Niemkiewicz that people in the U.S. become more interested in the wine culture and expand their horizons through it.

“I think that once you come to a meeting and you see how fun it is — once you open your mind to it, and you sit and start tasting different things — then you’ll acquire a taste for something that you never thought you liked.” W

Introduction to Wine, Thurs. March 24, 7 p.m., Citizens Bank Building (8 W. Market St., Wilkes-Barre).

Admission: $10.

Info: americanwinesocietydc@gmail.com, find on Facebook

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rom the vine to the shelf at the store, each wine has a different story to tell, despite often following the same basic path of creation. With so many types and characteristics, it can be a very complex drink, often intimidating to those who do not know a lot about wine and the culture associated with it. But it can be fun and enjoyable to learn about wine, so here are eight delicious facts to get things started:

1. As white wine ages, its color

darkens, but with red wines, the color lightens with age.

2. The vintage year of a wine

refers to the year the grapes were harvested.

3. In ancient Greece, the dinner

host would take the first sip of wine to ensure it wasn’t poisoned, later coining the phrase “drinking to one’s health.”

4. There is increasing scientific

evidence that moderate, regular wine consumption can reduce the risk of heart disease.

5. An Italian study argues that

women who drink two glasses of wine a day have better sex than those who don’t drink at all.

6. Australia was the first to develop boxed wine back in the 1970s.

7. A “cork-tease” is someone who talks about the wine he or she plans to open but never does.

8. Toasting began in ancient

Rome when the Romans started dropping a piece of toasted bread into each wine glass to temper undesirable tastes or excessive acidity.

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quick shot up Interstate 81, the Electric City chapter of the AWS has made its home in the Scranton Cultural Center for about a year and a half now.

David Falchek, chairman of the chapter, said that although there had been a small chapter in Clarks Summit at one time, there had really not been a large AWS chapter in the area, causing local members to have to travel down toward Allentown or parts of New Jersey to attend meetings and events.

“I wanted to have a chapter that was able to grow and to really be able to promote wine appreciation,” Falchek said. “It’s a lot of fun. There is so much to explore in wine.”

With close to 60 dues-paying members, the chapter follows the mission statement of promoting wine appreciation through education. Falchek said that although wine consumption is up in the U.S., it is still lagging compared to consumption in Europe, possibly due to the idea many people have that associates wine culture with snobbery.

“In America, for some reason, wine is perceived as this elite beverage — it’s not a drink for everyday consumption,” he said.

“It’s not meant to be fetishized, and some people try to do that.

We want to take away the snob factor.”

The chapter holds regular monthly meetings as well as various other member-conducted events, such as the upcoming “Sensory Perception and Wine” which will be held on Friday, March 25 at 7 p.m. The event, a pairing of wine and food to show how each plays off the other, will be hosted by local AWS member and certified sommelier Susan Hudanich.

The American Wine Society hopes to change the perception of wine.

Falchek said these events are a great way to expose people in NEPA to wines and winemakers that they normally wouldn’t be exposed to.

“Who’s going to go to the wine store and buy six to 10 wines to try?” he said. “Nobody is. But for 10 to 20 dollars, you can come to an AWS meeting, and you can try six to 10 wines and see what you like, see what you don’t like.” W M.B.

A meeting of the vines

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he American Wine Society (AWS) was founded in rank, a European 1967 by Dr.Konstantin Frank, or of plant immigrant and professor ticulture. sciences with a Ph.D. in viticulture. zation The first meeting of the organization nk’s was on October 7, 1967 at Frank’s ar vineyard on Keuka Lake near n, Hammondsport,N.Y.Sincethen, the non-profit, educational, c o n s u m e r- o r i e n te d organization has flourished, having approximately 4,000 members and around 120 chapters across the U.S.. e John Hames, executive on director of AWS, said the mission ote of the society is to promote education and appreciation of wine. joy and “It’s something people enjoy want to learn more about,” he said. “That’s what we’re here for. We feel that the more you know about it, the more equipped you are to make

intelligent choices on what you like and what you don’t like.”

According to Hames, joining AWS is very easy, and those interested can become membe members via the society’s website (www (www.americanwinesociety.org) or via mail. Members gain access to various benefits, such as ssubscriptions to the Wine Journal magazine and the AWS News, participation in the National AWS Conference and discounts at wineries throughout North America.

Hames encourages those iinterested in exploring the cu culture of wine to join AWS and experience the events prese presented by their local chapters.

“T “Try us out,” Hames said. “I think you’ll find that it’s quite a nice experience — good people, people good wine and a lot of things to learn.” W M.B.

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BENEFITS / CHARITY EVENTS

2nd annual Red Cross Run for the Red 5K walk/run March 26, 10:30 a.m. at the NEPA Regional Blood Center (29 New Commerce Blvd., Hanover Twp.) Register 9-10 a.m., $15 pre-registered single racers/walkers, $20 single racers/ walkers day of. T-shirts to first 250 racers registered, awards, more. For info on Team Challenge or to register, visit wyomingvalley.redcross.org or contact Amy George at 570.823.7161 ext. 322 or georgeam@usa.redcross.org.

8th Annual C.A.S.U.A.L. Day, a dress-down day in memory of Helen Phillips for Colon cancer Awareness Saves Unlimited Adult Lives March 31 throughout NEPA. Northeastern Pennsylvania. T-shirts $15, pins $5, all proceeds benefit Northeast Regional Cancer Institute.

Call 800.424.6724 or visit www.cancernepa.org.

Benefit for Johnny Sylvester March 27, 3-8 p.m. at Jenkins Twp. Fire Co. (2nd St.) $10 adults, $5 kids under 12. features music, refreshments, 50/50, proceeds benefit a kidney transplant. Call Joanie at 570.540.0632 for info.

Benefit pasta dinner April 9, 1-6 p.m. at FOP Lodge No. 36 (200 E. Division St., Wilkes-Barre). $8 adults, $5 kids 10, includes dinner, dessert, beverage, DJ and band, basket auction, more. Proceeds benefit Missy Garbush Schneikart, who is battling breast cancer. Call 570.371.8985 for info.

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DuPont Lions Club • “Night at The Oldies:” March 26, 7-11 p.m. featuring Eddie & The Dreamers, buffet, prizes for best dressed, raffles and more. $18/person, $35 couples, proceeds benefit the club. Call 570.466.2468, 510.5002 or 817.1779 for tickets.

Friendly’s Fundraising Night March 28, 5-8 p.m. at Friendly’s, Dallas, hosted by Dallas Baptist Church’s Youth Group. 10 percent of all proceeds go directly toward paying group’s registration for annual youth conference in Camp Hill and summer mission trip.

Guest Bartender Night to Raise Funds for C.A.S.U.A.L.

Day March 31, 5-8 p.m., Kildare’s (119 Jefferson Ave., Scranton). Open to public, all tips support Cancer Institute colorectal cancer education and outreach in NEPA. Kildare’s will also donate 50 percent of sales from domestic drafts to the cause.

Karaoke for Kamp March 26, noon-3 p.m., Stagecoach Inn (668 N. Hunter Hwy, Drums, 570.524.9090). $7/person, $20 competitor ages 5-16.

Features prizes, Chinese auction, more.

Longaberger Basket Bingo April 16, noon. Features food, 50/50, Chinese auction. Tickets $25 for 20 regular games and five specials, proceeds benefit Crohns and Colitis Foundation of America. Call Brigette, 570.225.1071 for tickets/info.

Make-A-Wish (800.480.WISH, www.wishgreaterpa.org) events: • Race for Wishes derby celebration: April 8, 7-10 p.m. at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs (1280 Route 315, Plains Twp.). The evening of racing, cocktails and contenders benefits MakeA-Wish Foundation. $85/person includes three hours of open bar and five food stations. Kentucky Derby dress encouraged, features entertainment, raffles, auctions. Call 341.9474 or e-mail raceforwishes@comcast.net for info or to RSVP. Operation Empty Arms, for Randy and Alicia Conley to raise funds for adoption or surrogacy (operationemptyarms@yahoo.com, 570.239.8401) • Bingo Night: March 26, 5 p.m., Nanticoke American Legion (23 W. Broad St., Nanticoke) Free admission, $1 bingo cards, basket raffles, bake sale, more.

Outloud, a Benefit Concert for LGBTQ Youth in NEPA March 26, doors 5:30 p.m., show 7 p.m., at Lackawanna College, presented by SNAP (Student Network Across Pennsylvania. Music by The Dangerous Ponies, Hop Along and Three Man Cannon. GA $10, $7 students of any school with ID, includes refreshments/snacks. All-ages, proceeds fund an awareness campaign on LGBTQ youth issues. For info, Jessica.Rothchild@gmail.com or Michael.Petersen@falcons.lackawanna.edu.

“Puttin’ on the Pink,” a gala to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the NEPA Affiliate of Susan G. Komen

for the Cure, April 2 at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. Guests encouraged to wear pink attire to this black-tie event. Emcee Mindi Ramsey of WNEPTV, features The Poets, Ballet Theatre of Scranton’s “Puttin’ on the Ritz” and more. Seating limited to first 250 paid reservations. Call 570.969.6072 for info.

Relay For Life fundraising event April 1-2, 7 p.m.-7 a.m. at Misericordia University’s McHale and Gildea Students Residence Halls.

Hosted by the school’s Against Cancer Chapter to benefit American Cancer Society. $15 registration fee, includes T-shirt. Call 617.2108 or e-mail graeffc@misericordia.edu to register or for more info.

Spring Fling April 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Salvation Army Gym, Tamaqua.

Vendors include jewelry, handbags, gourmet foods, more. Bake sale, 50/50, Chinese auction, proceeds benefit Crohns and Colitis Foundation of America. Call Brigette, 570.225.1071 for info.

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes March 26, noon at Misericordia University, Dallas. Men and women will walk a mile in high heeled shoes to benefit the Panzi Foundation. $20 registration fee for walkers, includes a T-shirt and high heels. Participants asked to secure sponsors, for more info, contact Dr. Caleb at acaleb@misericordia.edu or at 570.674.8113.

WFTE FM 90.3/105.7 Get On the Air Benefit Concerts • Hair of the Wolf Party: March 27, Irish Wolf Pub (503 Linden St., Scranton). Featuring Badash, Temptation Denied and Fire with Friends.

Zumbathon March 26, 9 a.m.noon at NutriFitness Boot Camp (311 Market St., Kingston). Features DJ, food, raffles. $10, all proceeds benefit Candy’s Place. Call 570.288.2409 for info.

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.

Chinchilla Hose Company (Shady Lane Rd., 570.586.5726,

www.chcfire.net) • Annual Pizza Sale: every Fri. through Lent. Red, white and white broccoli square pizza available.

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

Choral Arts of Luzerne County (www.choralartslc.org) • “Mozart’s Requiem:” April 15, 7:30 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Wilkes-Barre, April 16, 7:30 p.m. at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Conyngham. Visit website for more info.

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.

• Around the World, ages 5-12: Tues., March 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 2: Wed., March 23, 10-11 a.m.

Kids and adults will explore and learn about various nature topics each week. Free.

• Mixed Media Preschool Art: March 26, April 2, 10-10:45 a.m.; Mommy & Me: March 25, April 1, 12:30-1:15 p.m.; Ages 6-12: March 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. ❏ Adult Classes: • Jewelry Making Intro to Glass Fusing: March 28, 6-9 p.m. $60. Learn basics of small piece fused glass work.

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

• Sign Language Level 1: Thurs. April 7, 21, May 12, 26, 7:30-8:30 p.m., $50.

• Basketry, Natural Windowsill Basket: April 2, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., ages 16+, $65. Create small rectangular checker work base, mold-woven basket, all materials supplied.

Dimock Community Church (570.278.1881) • Soup Night: March 23, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Donations of any amount, big or small welcomed to be used for next

month’s meal, anything leftover donated to DCC Support Fund to help families in need.

Entertainment Unlimited Events: • Blast from the Past: April 9, doors 5 p.m., dinner 6 p.m., dancing 7-11:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Center (320 Mifflin Ave., Scranton). Features The Poets & Frankie & The Corvettes, The Everly Bros., The Paramounts & The Fortunes, Dani-elle, cash bar. $37.50/ person, $75 couples. Call 800.830.7463 for reservations.

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.

• Mainstreet Brass Quintet: April 10 Jim Thorpe events: ❏ 2011 Jim Thorpe Burlesque Festival April 1-3 (www.JimThorpeBurlesque.org) • The Fundraiser Gala: April 1, 7-8 p.m., at Mauch Chunk Opera House (14 W. Broadway). Burlesque show headlined by Seattle’s Jacqueline Hyde, proceeds benefit preservation/ renovation of MCOH. • The Big Reveal: April 2, 7-8 p.m., MCOH (14 W. Broadway). Burlesque show headlined by Chicago’s Red Hot Annie. A competitive performance with $1,000 first prize and Crystal Corset Award by Dragontown Corsets.

• The Burlesque Bazaar & Burlesque Classes: April 2-3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Memorial Hall (101 E. 10th St.) Bazaar open to public and features vendors with jewelry, corsets, lingerie, more.

Register for classes to learn dancing, costuming and more.

The Junior League of Scranton • Cinderella’s Closet: April 14 at Scranton Cultural Center (420 N. Washington Ave.). Event is to help all high school girls have an opportunity to go to the prom in a dress of their choice. $10 admission. Drop off dates for donated dresses March 28, 30, 6-8 p.m.; April 2, 9-11 a.m.; April 5, 6-9 p.m. at The Tripp House (1011 N. Main Ave., Scranton). Visit www.juniorleagueofscranton.org for info.

King’s College: (133 North River St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.5957 or www.kings.edu) events:

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Source: fashionetc.com

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Style files

Pashminas: The perfect springtime accessory.

That’s a wrap

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And then it dawned on me.

I had been wearing pashminas all winter long as scarves to compliment my black winter coats. But pashminas have another purpose. They can actually be the clothing item used for warmth. Sure, they won’t serve the same purpose off a warm wool coat, but for those unsure days, those not-so-cold but not-yet-so-hot afternoons, the pashmina can come to the rescue.

And so my light bulb lit up, and I grabbed one of my warmerr pashminas that I knew would do the trick. I wrapped it aroundd me, making it appear that it was an integral part of my entire ensemble. It was like magic.

Not only did it finish off the outfit and keep me warm, it alsoo dressed up the outfit, making an otherwise boring black shirt with jeans look ultra fashionable if I do say so myself.

The next day was back to a winter coat, and Monday I had to pull out one of the wool ones, but this little temper tantrum over not wearing a coat on Saturday got me appreciating my collection of pashminas again. I thought I was just about to pack them up for the season as I probably wouldn’t be wearing them as much now

that the cold season is on its way out. But remembering that they can be worn as a type of shawl brings new life to my collection, and I can enjoy them through an entirely new upcoming season. Being able to wear any part of your wardrobe for several seasons is a fashion victory. And this efficient lady is feeling pretty darn triumphant. W

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t is a weird time of year.

I don’t mean for personal reasons, but rather regarding the climate.

On Friday I had a strong urge to sip margaritas on a deck somewhere, but Monday morning, I had to clean the snow off my car. It doesn’t feel very cold per se, but it’s not shorts and flip-flop weather yet either.

This past Saturday was an especially in-between type of day. I was on my way out of the house, and I just couldn’t bear the thought of putting on one of my winter coats. In fact, I couldn’t bear putting on any type of coat for that matter. I was just sick of bundling up.

I was tired of buttoning up, zipping up, slipping my arms in and out of attire — just 100 percent done with wearing a jacket. Perhaps it was the fact that Friday was so nice, and I was resisting the drop in temperature that I knew was upon us. Whatever the reason, I boycotted my coats and simply refused to wear any of them during my Saturday plans.

But here was the thing: I was slightly cold.

Still, my persistence prevailed, and I looked for alternatives to keep me warm as I prepared to leave the house.

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Runners at the start of last year’s race.

Run for the Red promotes the Red Cross’ blood services program. demographic who will hopefully become continued supporters and donors.

“Looking back over the last four years there has been a drop in blood donation, so we’re really trying to hit a younger generation, trying to get out there to let people know that we need to collect 351 units every day to cover local hospitals throughout our region,” said Phoretta Hoover, director of Blood Services.

“The race is so important to reach the younger generation.

A majority of people who run in the race are 40 and under.”

Nationally, there are about 38,000 units of blood used every day. When people come out to participate, the WVC wants them to remember that they are not only running for their own reasons, but for the cause as two actual blood recipients will be kicking off the race.

“It’s promoting the blood service department, making people aware of the Blood Service program here,” said Hoover. “In the Wyoming Valley Chapter alone, we collected 11,271 units of blood last year and out of those units we’ve distributed over 21,000 donations to local hospitals, as we

usually get about three donations from one unit, and that’s only in the Wyoming Valley area.”

Whatever age you are or whether you’re a fitness guru or not, the Run for the Red has plenty of ways for you to show your support for saving lives in the community all while having a great time.

“It’s a great way to break the cabin fever and support a good cause,” said Hoover.

“That Saturday people can donate right at the blood center, they will be taking donations inside if people don’t want to run, but still have an impact on the program.”

“We encourage people to come out and join us and support the program,” said George.

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ne out of every three people will need donated blood during their life. This surprising statistic may make you wonder if it could be you and make you question whether the blood supply in this country can support such a demand. The American Red Cross’ Wyoming Valley Chapter is always hard at work making sure our local supply keeps up, but they can’t do it alone. This Saturday you can show your support and help save lives by coming out for the 2nd Annual Run for the Red. The race made its debut last March, with hundreds coming out and taking part. It was a hugely successful day that raised thousands, and the Wyoming Valley Chapter is hoping that it will get even bigger this year.

“Last year being our inaugural run, we had a fabulous turnout with over 230 participants,” said Amy George, development coordinator at the Wyoming Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross.

This year’s turnout is expected to be larger, and there is already a significant amount of participants signed up and sponsors involved.

“So far, we have more sponsorship in place this year; we’re receiving excellent community support,” George shared. “We have about 100 participants signed up, and I anticipate getting more within the next week and am hopeful that if the weather holds out and it’s nice, we will have a good turnout that day.”

The organization would like to reach its goal and raise $10,000 in funds, which will go directly to the Blood Services Program at the Wyoming Valley Chapter. In order to meet this goal, the organization is reaching out to a younger

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• 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 26, April 2, 9, 16, 30, 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Classes limited to 10 people, call 821.1959 to register.

• Computer Classes for English as a Second Language: Saturdays 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

• Board Game Night: Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m.

• Open Computer Lab: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5-8 p.m., Saturday 1-4 p.m.

The Philip Hone Gallery (742 Main St., Honesdale, philiphonegallery.com, 570.253.5577) • Drum Circle: March 25, 6:30-8 p.m.

Springtime soiree

Spring for the Arts, a live and silent auction in support of the Pocono Arts Council, will be held Saturday, March 26 from 6-10 p.m. at Stroudsmoor Country Inn (RD #4 Stroudsmoor Road, Stroudsburg).

The gala begins with a preview of live and silent auction items from 6-7 p.m. Artists featured include Shirley Epstein, Dee Huxster, Tricia Lowrey-Lippert, Ka-Son Reeves, Andrea Rimberg, Penny Ross, Carlo Savo, Sherwood Samet, Mudworks Pottery and Jill Swersie, whose “Waiting” is pictured above.

Music will be provided by Christian Porter and Stroudsmoor will provide dinner. Tickets are $50 per person for PAC members and $55 for non-members, proceeds benefit PAC and the participating artists. For more info or to RSVP, call 570.476.4460 or visit www.poconoarts.org.

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• Documentary “Tony:” March 23, 7 p.m., free and open to public, documentary, named after Ugandan refugee, focuses on child soldiers in Africa’s longest war against the rebel group Lords Resistance Army.

Myrtle Street UM Church (840 Harrison Ave., Scranton, 570.346.9911, 342.5308) events: • Flea market: March 26, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

• Spring Craft Fair: April 9, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission.

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Misericordia University events (www.misericordia.edu, 570.674.6372, box office 674.6719): • Lecture by psychologist, professor and author Carol Gilligan, Ph.D.: April 1, 7:30 p.m., Lemmond Theater, Walsh Hall. Q&A/book signing follows in observance of National Women’s History Month.

• “Voyage to India,” a presentation

by Sujata Nair-Mulloth: April 12, noon, McGowan Room of Bevevino Library.

Free and open to the public, features displays and Indian food. Call 674.6225 for info.

• “The History of Ricketts Glen State Park:” April 16, 7 p.m., free and open to public, light reception afterwards, call to register.

Mount Airy Casino Resort • Signature Sunday Jazz Brunch: every Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $24.95.

Includes brunch and live music by

Nicholson Fire Company (PO Box 425, Nicholson, 570.687.1203) • 3rd Annual Gun Bash: April 16, 6-10 p.m., donation $20, all-you-can-eat pizza and wings + beverages, 21+.

Chance to win variety of guns, raffles, door prizes, and games.

Northern Tier Symphony Orchestra (570.289.1090) • Inaugural Concert: April 9, 8 p.m., Tunkhannock Middle School (200 Franklin Ave., Tunkhannock). Featuring several Juilliard graduates. Call for tickets/info. Meet the conductor reception before show, admission is $25 donation to NTS, features wine, beer and hors d’oeuvres.

The Osterhout Free Library events (71 S. Franklin St., WilkesBarre, www.osterhout.info, 570.823.0156, ext. 217)

Pocono Mountain Events • 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.

Pond Hill-Lily Lake Fire Co. (344 Pond Hill Mtn. Rd., Wapwallopen, 570.379.3144) events: • Breakfast buffet/Chinese Auction: April 10, 8 a.m.-noon, Take-outs available.

PWA Wrestling March 26, doors 6 p.m., bell 6:30 p.m., Nanticoke Armory (490 E. Main St., Nanticoke). $10 adults, $5 kids 14-. Scheduled: WWE legend Nikolai Volkoff, former WXW Champ Showtime Shane Black, more.

Rabies Clinic & Nail Clipping April 9, 9-11 a.m. at Bunker Hill Veterinary Clinic (Route 107, Factoryville), sponsored by Endless Mountains Animal League and Dr. Michele Zajac. $6 for rabies shots, $5 for nail clipping. All animals must be on leash or caged and under control. Bring certificate of most recent rabies vaccination, if available. Call 570.945.3319 for info.

Rummage Sale April 8, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., April 9, 9 a.m.-noon. at Unity (140 S. Grant St., Wilkes-Barre). Sat. is Bonus Bag Day, $1/bag. If able to donate items, please bring by April 6.

If interested in helping or for more info, call 570.814.0213 or 824.7722.

Scranton Cultural Center (420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton) • Evening of Fine Food and Wine: April 3, 5:30 p.m., $85 guests, $100 patrons.

• Thursday Talks: Pets: April 7, 6 p.m., 4th floor. $6.

St. Michael’s Church (corner of

Church/Winter Sts., Old Forge, 570.457.2875) • Pierogie sale: order by April 8, pick up April 12, 2-5 p.m., $5/dozen. Call Mary 586.2632, Sandra 457.9280 or 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.

Tunkhannock Public Library (220 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, 570.836.3835) • Habitat volunteer info night: March 30, 7 p.m.

The University of Scranton events: ❏ Schemel Forum — session fees vary and reservations are required.

Space is limited and registrations accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 941.7816 or e-mail fetskok2@scranton.edu to register • “The Physical Development of the Bible from Hebrew Scroll through Victorian Family Bible:” Tues., through April 14, 6-7:15 p.m. with Michael Knies, associate professor and Special Collections librarian at the university.

Viewmont Mall (Scranton, 570.346.9182, www.shopviewmontmall.com) events: • Sports Card & Collectibles Show: March 25-27 Waverly Community House (1115 N. Abington Rd., Waverly, 570.586.8191, www.waverlycomm.org) events: • Taking Care of Yourself When you Have No Time: April 1, 7 p.m.

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

Wilkes-Barre Barbershop Harmony Society events: • 59th Annual Concert “Thanks for the Memories:” April 16, 7:30 p.m., Wyoming Area High School. $15-$20.

Call 570.709.3716, 696.3385 or 287.2476 for tickets.

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.

• Speakeasy Soiree: March 24, 5:30-8 p.m., features Doug Smith’s Dixieland All-Stars. $20, proceeds benefit ECTM. Pennsylvania’s Anthracite Heritage Museum (McDade Park, Scranton: 570.963.4804, www.phmc.state.pa.ust) Open year round, Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

• From the Ground Up: April 2, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $10/person, Registration required, workshop on the basics of the upcoming growing season.

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

Sign up 24 hours in advance, call to register.

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

Class covers Chinese style theories, concepts and applications. “Sport” fighting concepts explained and practiced.

ArtWorks Gallery & Studio (502 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton.

570.207.1815): • Demo with Bill Teitsworth: March 24, 6-8 p.m. Features preview of his tips in using acrylic glazing techniques.

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., WilkesBarre, 570.793.5757, sl.beautylieswithin@gmail.com). Hours by appointment, free sample appointment offered. Call or e-mail for details.

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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.

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

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

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.

Extreme M.M.A.(2424 Old Berwick Rd., Bloomsburg. 570.854.2580) • MMA Class: Mon., Wed., 6-7 p.m.

First visit free. Learn wrestling fundamentals and basic Brazilian Ju-Jitsu No Gi techniques. Call for info.

• Boxing/Kickboxing Fitness Class: Mon., Wed., 7-8 p.m. First visit free.

Non-combative class.

• Personal Training: Call 317.7250 for info.

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

• Private Ballroom Lessons: Call for info.

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

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

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

Kiss Theatre Company (58 Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre, 570.829.1901) • A Pocketful of Rhymes: Wed., beginning April 13, ages 4-10. Participants will engage in theater games, learn basics of staging and prepare for their June performances of “A Pocketful of Rhymes.” $250.

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 Olympic Style Fencing classes will be given at The Fencing Exchange located above AFA Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton, Monday-Thursday. Foil, saber, and epee taught. For more info, call 570.969.1224.

Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Network, Scranton. Day and evening classes available for men, women and children. Ongoing classes six days a week. Classes cover the sport, combat, and self-defense aspects of famed Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. For more information check out www.gracienepa.com or call 570.347.1107.

570.963.0500): • Traditional Weapons Class: Thurs., 7-9 p.m. Learn self-defense techniques using a cane, club, short stick, short/long staff, wooden sword, escrima sticks and more. Each week learn history principles and practical use. No prior martial arts experience necessary. $10 per class.

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

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.

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) • “One Love” Kirtan performance: April 8, 7:30 p.m. $20 pre-registered, $25 at door.

ton.com) • Boxing classes with Rich Pastorella (pastorella.net26.net). Mon., 7-8 p.m. $40 per month.

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

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

Endless Mt. Zendo (104 Hollow Rd., Stillwater, 570.925.5077, www.endlessmountainzendo.org) • Zen Meditation Gathering: March 27, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Rinzai Zen tradition. Zazen meditation/beginner’s instruction, chanting, walking meditation, reading, more. Wear loose long pants or skirt in solid neutral colors. Tea follows, vegetarian snacks welcome. Public welcome, open donation basket. Call to attend.

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

Goddess Creations Shop & Gallery (214 Depot St., Clarks Summit, 570.575.8649, info@goddesscreations.net) • Tarot Card Readings by Rev. Whitney Mulqueen by appointment. Call to book.

• Tarot Readings: Thurs., 6-9:30 p.m. at Montrose Inn, Restaurant & Tavern (26 S. Main St., Montrose). $25 for 15-20 min.

• Monthly astrology workshop with Holly Avila: first Sun., $45. Call to reserve space.

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

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

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

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.

Haifa Belly Dance (Haifabellydance.com, 570.836.7399) • Mon., 5:15 p.m., Serenity Wellness & Dance Center (135 Main St., Luzerne) • Wed., 6 p.m., Holistic Health Center (Route 6, Tunkhannock)

St. Joseph’s School classes (1627 N. Main Ave., Scranton,

Club Fit (1 West Broad St., Hazleton, 570.497.4700, www.clubfithazle-

Harris Conservatory for the Arts (545 Charles St. Luzerne,

718.0673) • Cardio Kickboxing: Wed., 7-8 p.m.; Sat., 9-10 a.m. $5/class. Call for info.

• Hoop Fitness Techniques: Mon., 7:30-8:30 p.m. $5/class. Call for info.

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

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

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.

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

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

Leverage Performance Training Studio (900 Rutter Ave., Forty Fort, 570.388.2386, www.leveragetrainingstudio.com ) • Primal Scream Classes, a Tabata Circuit Training Class: Tues./Thurs., 7 p.m., free if member, $5 with member, $10 non-member • Primal Scream Express: Tues./ Thurs., 8 p.m., free if member, $5 with member, $10 non-member ❏ Workshops, discount available for series.

• Fitness &Exercise Technique: March 23, 7:30 p.m., $15 members, $20 non-member • Recap & Primal Scream fitness class: March 30, 7:30 p.m., $15 members, $20 non-member Maximum Health and Fitness (310 Market St., Kingston, 570.283.2804) • Ab Lab with Amy: Sat., 8:30 a.m.; Mon., 7:30 p.m. Call for info.

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

Motivations Fitness Center (112 Prospect St., Dunmore.

570.341.7665)

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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.

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WEEKENDER, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2011

By Michael Golubiewski

sorry mom & dad

By Justin Brown

Weekender Correspondent

Special to the Weekender

The taming of the shoe I

1967 PONTIAC GTO

Engine:

400 cubic inch

Owner:

Andy Gilbert of Tunkhannock “The car sat in storage in a barn for years and years,” Gilbert says. “I basically had to do a whole rebuild because of the rust and decay, but it is definitely worth it. They don’t make cars like this today.” W

Next Friday rolled by, and no phone call. I called the store a few days later to check the status of the position.

“We’re closing for business,” I was informed. “Today is our last day open.”

I was furious. Those f--king Al Bundy shoe salesmen were stringing me along for three months and didn’t have the courtesy to inform me the store was closing? There was seriously no indicator the store would be empty within a few days when they called me asking for more references to call their store?

Was this their idea of a prank?

I immediately called the district manager. He told me he had been meaning to call me. Meaning to? I wasn’t his buddy who wanted to catch up with him.

With such a work ethic, who did he blow to get his position?

He then said he wanted to meet with me for another interview for a different store. Seriously?!?!

“If a series of interviews over a three-month period and five references doesn’t convince you, then I don’t have the energy to, “ I said. “If this is how you treat me when I’m not even an employee yet, I’d hate to see how you would treat me as an employee. I have high standards, and I’m not about to lower them by moving forward with your company.”

“Nobody ever said that to me before,” he said, shocked.

“You never knew Justin Brown before.” I hung up the phone.

Advice: If an employer isn’t respecting you before you’re hired, don’t stick around and expect them to later.

I think it’s time for me to take life by the horns again, and focus on a better finish line, one where I’m wearing shoes from Foot W Locker as I cross it …

Keep up on Justin’s latest adventures and life lessons on Twitter @sorrymomanddad and Facebook.com/ sorrymomanddad.

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t’s been three months since I moved back with my parents for the first time in six and a half years to get my life together.

Three months of asking myself what point I stopped taking life by the horns and allowed life to take me by the horns.

When I moved home, I told myself I would start looking for a job after the holidays. With my work experience, I didn’t think finding a job would be difficult.

I’ve worked retail, waited tables, tended bar, interned for three successful television shows and even worked at two different summer camps. Every bar I applied at was fully staffed. Every store at the mall was not hiring. Every restaurant was not interested at the moment.

Just as I was becoming a statistic in a bad economy, I received a phone call.

“This is Jeff from Finish Line,” an energetic voice announced in regards to a position I applied for.

“I’d like to meet with you about the assistant manager position.”

A few days later I met with Jeff. We hit it off instantly. Suddenly, I saw Finish Line as more than just a place to raise money and get my student loans out of default so I can finish school, but a place to grow in a professional work environment.

After three interviews over the course of January, February and March, I was growing impatient with their drawn-out hiring process. Aside from that, their requirements were beginning to show inconsistency, which showed a lack of professionalism and credibility. Initially asking for two references, they called me three days in a row asking for another reference, totaling five references — which they were unwilling to call, instead telling me to have them call the store.

When I was about to give up on the job, the district manager called and said he will have a definite answer for me by “next Friday.”

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speak and see POETIC 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) • Bus trip to Morgan Library and Museum in New York City: April 30. $30 for Friends members, $35 nonmembers. RSVP by April 1. Call Tina Thomas for info.

Friends of the Taylor Community Library (710 S. Main St., 570.562.1234, Taylor) • Spring Fling Tea Party sponsored

by Taylorville Tea Society: April 2, 1-2:30 p.m. Events include book signing of “Taylor Arcadia, Images of America” by Margo Azzarelli, tea-leaf readings by Madam Yarns, more. Fun spring hats encouraged. Free, seating limited. Tea/dessert served. Call 346.6179 to RSVP by March 25.

King’s College Events: (133 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.5900, www.kings.edu) • Campion Society Open Reading: April 19, 7:30 p.m., Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center. Community members share creative works. Free.

Marian Sutherland Kirby Library ( 35 Kirby Ave., Mountain Top, 570.474.9313) • Spring Fling: March 26, 10-11 a.m., ABC alphabet fun, Learn new words while playing the hottest new word crazy games.

• Minute to Win it: April 9, 10-11 a.m.

Fun and exciting challenges participants must successfully complete in 60 seconds or less.

• Jeans Go Green/Save the Earth: April 30, 10-11 a.m. Learn about first Earth Day and create eco-friendly projects.

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Mulberry Poets & Writers Assoc. (MPWA) • MPWA Trip to New York City: April 17. Features an MPWA reading at The Bowery

Poetry Club. $20 members, $30 non-members.

Osterhout Library (71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.823.0156, ext. 217) • Poetry reading with Brian Fanelli and Dawn Leas: April 2, 2-4 p.m. to celebrate National Poetry Month. To meet the poets, RSVP to 829.1959.

Scranton Cultural Center (420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton) • Story Pirates arts and creative writing program for youths: May 17, 10 a.m., $7 University of Scranton • The Zaner-Bloser Penmanship Collection: through April 18. One of the most extensive collections of American ornamental penmanship from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Heritage Room, Weinberg Memorial Library, free. Call 570.941.6341.

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. info.

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.

Wyoming Valley Poetry Society (P.O. Box 173, Wilkes-Barre, 570.829.3163) • 26th annual Spring Poetry

Contest: open for grades 112, deadline March 31. Call 823.0786 for info.

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

• “Made in Stone,” an exhibit of stone sculptures produced by members of the Carving Studio & Sculpture Center of West Rutland, Vt.: through March 26.

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

• “Face to Face- Interface:” through April 28. Features work by several renowned portraitists.

The Butternut Gallery (204 Church St, 2nd Floor, Montrose) • “Spring Peepers:” through April 2 featuring Artists’ Open House Weekend Artists.

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: through March 30.

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

• “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 Cival War: through July 17.

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

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

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

Hope Horn Gallery (Hyland Hall, University of Scranton, 570.941.4214) • 25th Annual Student Exhibit: April 1-15. Opening reception April 1, 6-8 p.m.

The Linder Gallery at Keystone College • Drawings and paintings of Nathan Goldstein and his wife Harriet Fishman: March 27-April 29. Artist reception April 15, 6-8 p.m. Goldstein will give a presentation on his artwork April 14, 12:30 p.m. in President’s Dining Room, Hibbard Campus Center.

MacDonald Gallery (Misericordia University, 570.674.6250, misericordia.edu/art) Gallery hours: Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat./Sun., 1-5 p.m.

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

The Main Street Gallery (27 N. Main St., Carbondale) • The 2nd Anniversary Juried Art Exhibition: March 25-April 29. Opening reception March 25, 6-9 p.m.

Exhibit is a project of the Greater Carbondale Chamber of Commerce.

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

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

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.

• “Organic Darkroom,” a photography exhibit of c-prints by John Steck Jr.: through April 5.

Pauly Friedman Art Gallery (Misericordia University, 570.674.6250, misericordia.edu/art) Gallery hours: Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat./Sun., 1-5 p.m.

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

Schulman Gallery (2nd floor of

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

• 30th Annual Rossetti Exhibit: through April 6, featuring winning artwork by students in Tunkhannock 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: through April 1.

Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University (150 S. River St., Stark Learning Center) • “Elise Wagner: A Decade in Painting:” March 28-May 22. Artist’s reception April 8, 5-7 p.m.

Spring for The Arts March 26, 6-10 p.m. at RD #4 Stroudsmoor Road, Stroudsburg (570.476.2260). $50/person-Pocono Arts Council member, $55 non-members, Art preview, fine dining, live and silent auctions, raffles, cash bar. Proceeds benefit participating artists and Pocono Arts.

STAR Gallery at the Mall at Steamtown (570.969.2537/ 343.3048) • “Bending Reality:” through March 31. Features stylized illustrations and figure drawings of Gerry Stankiewicz.

• “Archetypes in Sculptural Metaphors,” featuring sculptures of Tom Gates and Simona Gavern: April 1-30.

Opening reception April 1, featuring music by Robert D’s Music & Memories Show.

The Vintage Theater (119 Penn Avenue, Scranton, 570.589.0271, www.scrantonsvintagetheater.com) • Pro-Peace Art Show: April 1, 6 p.m., featuring works created through University of Scranton’s Education for Justice’s Peace and Reconciliation Initiative. Free, call 941.7401 for info.

Widmann Gallery (Located in King’s College’s Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center between North Franklin and North Main Streets, WilkesBarre, 208.5900, ext. 5328) Gallery hours: Mon. through Fri. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free and open to the public.

• “Perspectives of Nature:” through March 25. Features photographic work by King’s student Jeff Katra.

• 23rd Annual King’s Student Exhibit: April 11-May 4. Features works by Mass Communication Dept. and classes in sculpture and drawing.

Opening reception April 15, 6-8 p.m., free.

The Wyoming Valley Art League (47 N. Franklin St., WilkesBarre, www.wval.org, 570.288.1020) • Michael Hockenberry “Finishing W Touches:” April 8-9.

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

Odyssey Fitness (401 Coal St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.829.2661, odysseyfitnesscenter.com) • Yoga Classes: Sun., 12:30 p.m.; Mon., 7:15 a.m.; Tues., 7 a.m., 5 p.m.; Wed., 8 a.m., 6:30 p.m.; Thurs., 6:30 p.m.; Sat., 10:30 a.m. All levels welcome.

• ZumbAtomic: Lil Starz, ages 4-7: 5:30 p.m.; Big Starz, ages 8-12: 6:15 p.m.

Open Your Eyes To Dream (143 W. Main St., Bloomsburg, 570.239.7520, www.oyetd.com) ❏ Open-Eyed Yoga. Call 394.2251 or go online for current updates/cancellations. E-mail: yoga@oyetd.com • Beginner Vinyasa: Mon., 5:30-6:30 p.m.

• Level II Vinyasa: Mon., 7-8:30 p.m.

• Mixed Level Vinyasa: Tues., 9-10:30 a.m., Wed., 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Mats & props available. Student/ package discounts available. Bring friend to first class, get two for price of one.

Pocono Yoga & Meditation Classes (570.472.3272, www.PoconoYoga.com) Classes with Suzi, certified yoga instructor • Gentle Yoga: Thurs., 6:30 p.m., East Mountain Apartments. Free to residents.

• Private Yoga Instruction: Only by appointment. $35 per hour. Call to schedule.

• Private Meditation Instruction: Only by appointment. $35 per hour.

Call to schedule.

Reiki Classes (570.387.6157, reikictr@localnet.com) Sessions with Sue Yarnes: • Beginner to Advanced Reiki at our locations or your home. Private sessions for stress relief, pain management, enhanced healing and well-being and affordable classes with each level completed in afternoon or two evenings. Hospital endorsed, training for professional Usui Reiki teacher certification available. Call or e-mail for info.

Serenity Wellness (Main St. Luzerne, 570.328.8658) • Make Your Own Hula Hoop: May 1, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., $40 includes all supplies and instruction. Refreshments provided, call to register.

Studio 32 (32 Forrest Street, Wilkes-Barre, 570.328.8658) • Make Your Own Hula Hoop: April 10, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., $40 includes all supplies/instruction. Refreshments provided, call to register.

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.

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.

YMCA of Greater Scranton (570.346.5836) schedule of events: ❏ Walks with Hiking Jane (343.5144, hikingjane.com): • Carey Mountain (Eynon): April 3, 9:15 a.m., 3-mile moderate to steep.

Meet in YMCA parking lot.

• Tobyhanna Lake: April 10, 9:15 a.m., 5-mile easy to moderate. Meet in YMCA parking lot.

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 1st Annual 5K Race/1 mile Family Fun Walk April 16, 9 a.m., Holy Rosary School (125 Stephenson St., Duryea). Pre-registration preferred, but can register day of from 7:30-8:30 a.m. $15 pre-registered by March 25, $20 day of, $25/family for walk. For info/registration, visit www.neparunner.com or call Rene at 570.457.2553.

Hickory Run State Park (1137 Honey Hole Road, 570.403.2006)

• 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 • Montour Preserve Field Trip: March 26, 10 a.m. Meet at park office. Call Jim 759.1322 for info.

Northeastern PA Chapter of the Sierra Club • Walk the Back Mountain Trail Luzerne to Trucksville: April 9, 9:30 a.m., meet 9:30 p.m. at trailhead on Parry St., Luzerne, park at Knights of Columbus (57 Parry St.) Call Jen, 570.819.2147 for info. Free to public.

SOCIAL GROUPS Lackawanna County German-American Society (Genetti Manor, 1505 N. Main Avenue, Dickson City, 570.842.4268) • Spring Festival: April 2, doors 4:30 p.m., German-style Buffet, 5:30 p.m., music & dancing 7-10 p.m. RSVP by March 26.

NEPA Youth For Christ • Annual fundraising banquet: April 8, 6-9 p.m., Firoelli’s, Peckville. Features inspirational speaker Joel Sonnenberg and Christian artist Todd Agnew. $35 per person, RSVP by March 25 to Jerry Major, 570.842.4295.

Scranton Tomorrow (scrantontomorrow.com) • Giving Brunch: March 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Carmen’s at The Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel. $28.95 adults, $15 children 5-12, $5 children 4-. Portion of proceeds benefit Main Street Scranton. RSVP to 570.558.3929; mention Scranton Tomorrow when RSVPing.

Vintner’s Circle (1152 Commerce Blvd., Suite 102, Dickson City, 570.383.0224, vintnerscircle.com): • Wine Trivia Open House: March 25, 6-8 p.m.

• In Store Wine Makers Club: March 30, 6-7 p.m.

W - compiled by Christine Moua, Weekender Intern Send your listings to weekender@theweekender.com, 90 E. Market St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703 or fax to 570.831.7375

but then again ...

By Jim Rising

Weekender Correspondent

R.I.P. winter NEPA — Old Man Winter was found strangled, bludgeoned, shot, poisoned, decapitated, annihilated, dispatched, eradicated, obliterated, drawn and quartered, suffocated, wasted, liquidated and erased over the weekend.

Police said there was no shortage of suspects, in fact some officials, speaking anonymously, said that the general population of the area was taking credit for murdering the Old Man. Prosecution seems unlikely. The general consensus is that no jury will find any guilt associated with the Old Man’s death.

Authorities have suspended a search for suspects in hopes that a perpetrator will come forward and confess. A rumor, later proved false, was that “Punxantawny Phil” was among those responsible for doing in the stubborn old geezer. “Phil,” speaking through an interpreter wearing a top hat and tails, said only “See, I told you so,” before dancing in his shadow.

A cross section of NEPA citizens asked about their feelings in the death of Old Man Winter were candid in their remarks. “I wouldn’t wish anyone harm, but the old geezer overstayed his welcome this year,” said one.

“Enough, already with the (expletive deleted) ice and snow and sleet and (expletive deleted) I say.

Good riddance,” said another.

“About time already,” added a third, taking off a heavy overcoat, scarf and hat.

Ominous words were spoken by one area resident. “Just be sure he’s dead before you bury him. Remember what that T.S. Elliot guy said. April is the cruelest month.”

Police ask anyone with information about the death to kindly keep it to themselves.

The following obituary was seen in many local newspapers: Old Man Winter, known to some as “Jack Frost,” of Northeast Pa and other regions, was taken by death under the usual circumstances, March 20, 2011, 7:21 p.m. EDT. Born December 21, 2010, he was orphaned at an early age and raised by the winds of the North, the snows of Siberia and the ice of the artics.

Schooled in hard knocks at several local institutions, Winter

quickly left his mark on the area causing travel delays, power outages and school closings. In his prime, he was famous for confounding television weather forecasters and shocking area residents with unexpected demonstrations of his power. At one point he made it snow every day for what seemed like a month.

He worked closely with plow operators, salt and cinder suppliers and even orthopedic surgeons to ensure them a steady supply of clogged roadways, slippery sidewalks and dislocated shoulders.

Rumors of payoffs from local ski areas were suspected but discounted. It is known however, that Winter worked with his close relation, Extreme Cold, to provoke a healthy heating season for energy suppliers. Plumbers and furnace repairman worked with Winter as well.

Winter was preceded in death by fall and is survived by siblings spring and summer, and various children and grandchildren seasons including fishing, hunting, tax, Indian summer and seasons in the sun.

Memorial services will be held wherever the sun breaks through and warms the earth. Blue skies and green grass will serve as reminders of Winter and anytime spring fever breaks out you will remember Winter.

Interment has been ongoing for several weeks. Final resting places in darker corners are slowly melting but are less numerous as days get longer and temperatures rise.

In lieu of anything, flowers, especially daffodils, are welcome. Robins, returning geese and other signs of spring are more than welcome. Baby chicks, pastel colors and a return to lighter clothing, especially among younger females is encouraged.

Epitaph: When I am dead and in my grave, and all my bones are rotten. While reading this you’ll think of me when I am long forgotten! I’ll be back.

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y hat goes off to the crew at Penny Arcade. I really don’t know how, but they deliver, year after year. Walking the halls of the convention center, it really boggles the mind at how it all comes together. But, I don’t wonder about it, I just go.

Racing from panel to panel, meeting new people, seeing new games, attending concerts and just generally having a damn good time.

This year, Penny Arcade Expo East was just better, in every way.

First of all, it was held in the massive Boston Convention and Exhibition Center instead of the Hynes, and we’re all so glad it was.

PAX East 2010 was extremely cramped. The Hynes Center was just too small, and nowhere was this more pronounced than the exhibition hall, which was so packed full of people that it was nearly impossible to see anything. I remember pushing my way through, trying a few games, and then getting out. Crowded and surrounded by large support columns and windowless walls, it felt like being in a basement.

Compared to that, the BCEC was wide open, with plenty of room to walk around and only the occasional feeling that being trampled to death by a large, sweaty man dressed as Pikachu

panels. You had to show up well in advance to get in. In some cases, a half an hour or more wasn’t enough time. Even so, if you couldn’t get into a panel, it wasn’t like there was a lack of other things to do.

One of my favorite features of PAX East 2010 was the classic arcade room, presented by the good folks of the American Classic Arcade Museum. Over a dozen games set to “free play,” with a good number of favorites as well as more obscure, groundbreaking or just unusual games to round out the display. This year, I was extremely happy to see them return with more than double the number of games.

Then you have the console free play and classic console free play area, the massive local area network set up for PC gamers and the stages set up for people to play “Rock Band” or dancing games and keep each other entertained. The vast table-top, board game and role-playing game area. The handheld lounge, packed full of portable gamers.

People playing music made from games, video game inspired art, etc. It was incredible.

It’s always great to see such a mix of people at PAX. From the stereotypical “nerd” to the conservatively dressed woman, walking around by herself with a three-day badge. You wonder, “Why is she here? Is she with her kids? Maybe she’s a speaker, presenting a game or product, or maybe she plays ‘World of Warcraft’ and is here to meet up with her friends in ‘real life?’” I also saw an older gentleman with a bag full of giveaways, just walking around and taking it all in. Why was he there?

Kids, adults, grandparents, single men, single women, couples, families, friends, media people, industry folk, presenters, speakers, guards and other lawenforcement individuals, and not to mention the massive army of volunteers known as “Enforcers” who help pull it all together.

They come from every walk of life, from all over the world to be there. It goes beyond reason.

PAX is my proof that who we think of when we imagine the stereotypical gamer doesn’t really apply, anymore. It’s not about who you are, what you do or where you come from: It’s all about getting together and playing some games.

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LITTLE BIKER GIRL: Lucy Martin, left, with her parents Jeff and Megan Martin at the 15th Annual Wyoming Valley Motorcycle and Power Sports Show.

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his past Sunday, the sun was out, though it was not very warm particularly in the morning. Yet the roar of motorcycle engines could be heard throughout the Valley.

The epicenter of that noise was the Kingston Armory on Market Street. They were coming out for the kids. It was as sure a sign that spring was here as was any robin.

The 15th Annual Wyoming Valley Motorcycle and Power Sports Show took over the ground floor of the Armory for a fun day of motorsports and vendors. The proceeds from the show all go to a great cause, the Wyoming Valley Children’s Association (WVCA). The “First Lady” Gloria Hooper, wife of President Dave Hooper, was seen accepting the entry donations and greeting each visitor to the show with a warm smile and a thank you. Road captain Barry Lore and his lovely lady Julia Hass were working the big garage door and registering all the bikes as they entered the show.

I asked Barry why he and Julie chose to man the coldest post and come out on a Sun-

day; without hesitation he replied, “Because of the kids, all the money we raise goes to the kids.”

Two events during the show helped to get the audience involved. There was a fashion show featuring all the latest leather outfits for men, women and even children were presented by Pocono Mountain Leather of Ashley. The second event was the People’s Choice bike show awards. Hooper said that the winner of best of show was, “Tom Tito. He was awarded a 3-foot tall trophy and gift basket donated by Noto’s Harley-Davidson.”

In addition to the vendors and bike shops, the Sheriff’s office had a booth where Lt. Joyce and company were helping with children’s fingerprinting and ID information. The motorcycle division was out in full force as well adding their bikes to those in the show.

While walking around the floor, I ran into what I think was the littlest biker chick there. Little Lucy Martin was there with her mom and dad, Megan and Jeff Martin. She was all decked out in her little

Harley shirt and hair ribbon.

She was there to support the children that she didn’t even know. Her grandmother works for WVCA and they all came to support the effort knowing that their support was all for the kids.

“It’s neat to see all the bikes and the voting,” Jeff said. Of course dad drives a Harley Soft tail.

Dave Hooper estimated the crowd at 1,500. That is not too shabby a turnout for a Sunday in March in the Valley. He says that they raised roughly a bit more than $10,000 from this event.

“Aside from the money raised at the door for admission, we were able to raise money from the fee the dealers, vendors and clubs paid for a space at the show,” Hooper said. “We were also able to raise money with the program book that we made available for businesses to place an advertisement. Most importantly, we would have never been able to even get this show off the ground without the generous donation from M&T Bank as our main show sponsor.”

In these tough economic times, the hardest hit are those that have no voice and no political power, they don’t know any politicians. When funding is cut, it’s never for the powerful; it’s those things like the arts and education and special programs for children.

These kids may not have a voice of their own, but they have angels that sometimes wear leather and roar to their aid on war horses of metal and chrome. Angels that give up their time to help make a difference in the life of a child, a child of this Valley.

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Weekender Correspondent ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) Your connection with someone is your connection with them. You don’t need anyone else’s permission, opinion or approval. Even though having those things is nice (and there can be consequences when you don’t get them), they’re not actually necessary. Make sure your stubborn independence and determination win the day, because there may be unreasonable obstacles, rules, or limitations placed on you regarding you and another consenting adult human being. Ultimately, the decision about whether and how you relate to someone is yours, and following your heart, gut, and conscience must take precedence over someone else’s two cents.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) Everyone exaggerates a little, from time to time. But when tall tales (or inflated resumes) can potentially get someone into hot water, it might be your duty to drag them down to earth — gently, if possible.

It’s no fun to pop someone’s balloon, I know — but it’s even less fun to watch them sail so high into the stratosphere they can’t breathe or to observe them plummeting from such a height. Since no one else seems to be doing the dirty work of keeping a fanciful friend’s feet on the ground, that lousy job has fallen to you. Get to it.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) Just a reminder: life’s not fair. Expecting it to be only leads to disappointment.

However, despite that sad reality, you should strive to invest equity and equality in all things you have a substantial say in.

There’s no compelling reason to perpetuate the injustices we all encounter every day, when you have the power to create a situation where they don’t play much of a factor. Since this week you have a significant amount of power to determine whether others are pleasantly surprised by a sweet situation, or have their cynicism reinforced, strive for the former, not the latter.

minimal impact on anyone besides you — is the only reasonable way to go.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) Don’t let a miscommunication, missed connection, or spasm of insecurity or shyness keep you from what might very well be a tremendous opportunity (or at least learning experience). Passing up something so potentially cool because of a weak moment is something you’ll kick yourself over for ages, if you let it happen.

Don’t! Suck it up, slap a smile onto your face and seize whatever chances come your way, whether or not you’re actually feeling it. Remember, the biggest source of regret for most people isn’t the stuff they did, it’s the stuff they never did.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) You’ve already discovered that when you try to impose your standards — especially regarding tidiness, cleanliness, or organization — on someone else, things don’t tend to work out too well for more than a short-term arrangement. Anyone can clean up their act for a little while (if they’re a guest in your home, for example), but requiring them to change their whole way of being isn’t particularly reasonable. Asking them to meet a basic standard in these departments is fair, but your standard tends to be far above that, even if it feels perfectly normal and reasonable to you. Take it down a notch and cut them a whole bunch more slack, won’t you?

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) Even though you’re generally exceptionally adept at seeing both sides of a picture,

you’re not necessarily as good at wrapping your head around someone else’s needs when they’re ones you don’t share. You may not be able to understand why someone needs the things they say they do, but it’s not your place to argue with them or stand in their way. You must simply take them at their word and let them do what they must. If it’s not something you can tolerate, then walk away, but don’t try to tell someone not to feel the way they feel, that never works out, and just makes you look like an ass.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) You’re usually pretty good about keeping your nose out of people’s business, even when they (accidentally or on purpose) wave it in front of your face. Every once in a while, though, something happens that tempts you to interfere, even though rationally you know it’s not likely you’ll be helpful, and in fact may make matters worse. Such thoughts don’t erase the temptation, though. However, since just such a compelling and dangerous situation is likely to appear this week, you must marshal all your willpower, rally distractions and enlist help to just stay out of it.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) Boredom with life is not something many Sagittarians feel particularly often, if ever at all. However it does afflict certain people you know. While you can’t force them to take an interest in the things that keep you stimulated and excited about life, you can inject a little more joy and adventure into their lives, if you choose to. They may not always be open to it, but don’t let

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) Everyone has embarrassing secret worries and fears. The best part about such things is that almost every time, saying them out loud to someone else greatly diminishes their power (even if it’s embarrassing in the moment) and sometimes even makes them go away completely. You might not know this, because Capricorns are notoriously closemouthed about such mortifying insecurities, and thus rarely benefit from the blessed benefits of sharing them with someone else. This week, break that pattern. Gather your nerve, choose a trusted friend wisely, and then confess your private fears, and watch them (at least mostly) melt away.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) Clean up your own messes. While it’s easy to put off such unpleasant tasks, and simple to decide that anyone complaining or stewing about them is just being too persnickety and anal, the simple fact of the matter is that it’s your mess, and it’s simply not fair to force someone else to clean it up for you. This is a rough lesson to learn, and sometimes those trying to teach it to you are less than gentle or subtle. However, that shouldn’t keep you from learning it nevertheless, even if the messes are more subtle or intangible than spilled milk, or more annoying to clean up than spray-on glitter.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) Most people throughout history who vocally questioned the status quo were called, essentially, “crazy.” Some, of course, were quite out of their minds—but many were simply privy to a truth different from whatever version was most popular at the time, and were either unable or unwilling to keep silent about it. This difficult role has frequently fallen to you Fish, who are often able to see things in different ways than the rest of us. While it may be tempting to simply bite your tongue and avoid the criticism or dismay of those who disagree with you, speaking your truth is one of the most powerful and important things you can do. Please have the courage and integrity to do it, especialW ly this week.

To contact Caeriel send mail to sign.language.astrology@gmail.com.

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CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) Everyone has a friend who enjoys taking charge, and occasionally makes people feel like bit actors (or worse, props) in a play written, produced, and directed by them. While being part of these productions can sometimes be tremendous fun, it can also be a terrible drag, especially when your own preferences are overruled or dismissed. There’s no need to dredge up your own inner diva here, but sometimes simply standing firm and insisting on your own way — especially when it really has

MICHELLE MONAGHAN March 23 1976 “THE UNDERTAKER” March 24 1962 ELTON JOHN March 25 1947 KEIRA KNIGHTLEY March 26 1985 QUENTIN TARANTINO March 27 1963 LADY GAGA (pictured) March 28 1986 ELLE MACPHERSON March 29 1964

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This week, most everyone you know will be gratefully receptive to just about any well-intentioned distraction from ennui you provide.

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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

Say it HERE in the Classifieds!

570-829-7130

MERCEDES-BENZ `05 320C 4-matic, 1 owner,

loaded, garage kept, excellent condition. 52,000 miles $25,500 570-735-2775

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412 Autos for Sale

MERCEDES-BENZ NISSAN `06 SENTRA 1.8 S, Special Edition, Power `05 CLK320 steering, brakes, windows & locks.

CABRIOLET 6 CD changer.

Convertible, Silver Excellent condition,

with grey leather interior, fully loaded.

Low miles. Excellent condition. Must See! Asking $27,000 (570) 477-3083

Selling your Camper?

Place an ad and find a new owner.

570-829-7130

MERCEDES-BENZ `73 450SL with Convertible

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

MERCEDES-BENZ `95 SL 500 Convertible, with

removable hard top, dark Blue, camel interior, Summer Driving Only, Garage Kept.

Very Good Condition, No Accidents. Classy Car. Price Reduced! $13,995 or trade for SUV or other.

570-388-6669

NISSAN 00 MAXIMA

Manual transmission, 5 speed, fully loaded, clean, good condition, leather, 17” tires, 81k miles. 1 owner. $6500. 570561-2234 /646-6422066 ask for Mike.

NISSAN 08 SENTRA 2.0S Nutmeg with Creme Cloth, Auto, 51k.

NONE NICER $12,200.

43K. $12,500.

570-881-6897

NISSAN `08 ALTIMA

Low mileage, 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.

To place your ad call...829-7130 PONTIAC 69 FIREBIRD 400 CONVERTIBLE

Blue/white top & white interior.

Recent documented frame-off restoration. Over $31,000 invested. will sell $21,500.

570-335-3127

PORSCHE `02 BOXSTER S Great convertible,

Red, 79000 miles, automatic, 2 door, all power, sun roof, Excellent condition, runs great. $10,000 570-299-9092

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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

412 Autos for Sale

412 Autos for Sale

412 Autos for Sale

MINI COOPER 05

825-3368

412 Autos for Sale

412 Autos for Sale

TOYOTA `93 MR2 T-top, 5 speed.

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.

AM/FM/CD, AC, power antenna.

New tires. No rust.

Great condition.

$5,000

(570) 708-0269 after 6:00PM

Volkswagen 03 GTI moonroof, 5 speed, loaded,$9750 excellent condition, 570-578-2149

VWGold 02with PASSAT GLS Black Leather, Auto, Moonroof, 106k, One Owner.

IMPRESSIVE $7190.

825-3368

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VW 07 BEETLE CONVERTIBLE Lt. Green with Tan

SUBARU 09 LEGACY SE

ALL WHEEL DRIVE. Gray Pearl. Only $22k! $17,900.

Leather, Auto, Only 34k! BEAUTIFUL! $16,400.

825-3368

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TOYOTA 03 CAMRY White with Gray Leather, V6, Moonroof, Only 91k.

GREAT PACKAGE! $9,490.

825-3368

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VW 08 JETTA SE

Gray Pearl, Leather, Moonroof, Only 33k!

EXCEPTIONAL! $17,200.

825-3368

825-3368

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TOYOTA `06 AVALON New tires, new

brakes, Inspected March 4, AC, AVPS, Fully loaded, 18,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty.

90,000 miles. $12,900.

(570) 881-3712

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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

STUDEBAKER 31 Rumble seat, coupe

415 Autos-Antique & Classic

CADILLAC `80 COUPE DEVILLE Excellent condition, $3,000 located in Hazleton.

570-454-1945 or 561-573-4114

To place your ad Call Toll Free 1-800-427-8649

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

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

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

SEA NYMPH 94

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Boat Parts/ Supplies

FLOTATION VESTS. 1-adult-medium.

1 child medium, 1 Buoyant. $40 for all.

570-301-7067

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

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412 Autos for Sale

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

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

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Motorcycles

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

HARLEY DAVIDSON `01

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

Like New. $12,900.

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

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

YAMAHA `04 V-STAR

Good condition.

Call for details (570) 881-7545

15TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION. 1 of 600 made, all available options, 63K miles, V8, auto.

T-roof, $7,995.

Call 570-817-2577

19’, 4.0 Outboard motor, good condition. $6,000 or best offer. Call 570-722-4077

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

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Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades

THE H & K GROUP Dushore Construction Materials 8700 Route 220 Dushore, PA

YARD LOADER OPERATOR (980)

2 years prior lo Quarry loader experience loading customer trucks.

Apply in person or fax resume to 610222-4955 or email hr@hkgroup.com Competitive wages and benefits. Preemployment drug testing required.

(EOE)

512

Business/ Strategic Management

DIRECTOR, BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT OPERATIONS Oversees supplementary services & program funding for the business improvement district managing the programmatic aspects of downtown WilkesBarre’s revitalization.

Bachelors degree in public, business administration, marketing or related field is required.

Email resume to info@diamondcity partnership.com or send resume to Diamond City Partnership, Attn: Job Posting PO Box 5340, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18710.

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Education/ Training

COUNTER HELP COOKS SERVERS

Pierce Street Deli 570-283-3354

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488 Kidder St., Wilkes-Barre, PA Now Hiring Cooks & Dishwashers.

Apply in Person.

GLENMAURA NATIONAL GOLF CLUB 100 Glenmaura National Blvd.

Moosic, PA 18507 Seeks Experienced WAIT STAFF/ BARTENDER. Apply in person

LINE COOKS Now hiring experi-

enced line cooks.

Good working conditions, medical benefits, paid vacations, uniforms.

Apply in person at 304 Kennedy Blvd., Pittston.

533

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

MOBILE MECHANIC

Semi-trailer experienced, great pay & benefits. Start immediately. Send name, contact information and trailer related work history to: mandmmechanic@ gmail.com or fax 570-674-3966, M&M Trailer Repair, Dallas, PA.

TRAILER REBUILD TECHNICIAN WANTED

536

IT/Software Development

internet or modem knowledge?

RFM is looking for someone with the ability to prioritize and organize requests. Selfmotivated individual with a dedicated sense of follow through. Call center or help desk experience is necessary.

Must have computer knowledge & possess good people skills. Competitive starting rate.

Pleasant office environment. Must be dependable.

Company offers a voluntary health benefits package and 401k plan. Call 1-888-514-8883 for details, ask for Stefanie.

Fax resume to: 570-517-5003

539

Legal

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

for Columbia County general practice law firm. Experience preferred and admission to the PA Bar required.

Email resume or questions to angel@ berwicklaw.com

542

Logistics/ Transportation

CLASS A CDL OTR DRIVER

Flatbed & Dry Van. 2 Years Experience A Must. Excellent pay up to $0.50 per mile with benefits.

Home Weekends.

877-295-0849

DRIVER - CLASS B To drive triaxle vacuum truck in the Towanda area.

Fax resume to: 570-288-0617 or call Jack at 570-881-5825

DRIVER

Route driver wanted, full time, benefits. Bottled water delivery. Class B CDL required.

Send resume to: Tulpehocken Spring Water P.O. Box 1474 Scranton, PA 18501, Fax: 570-424-2349 or Email: tulp1@ choiceonemail.com

Physical Science Teacher PMCS-Monroe Cty. Please fax your resume to: 570-894-2793

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

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Secondary Math Teacher Certified School Nurse, RN Title One Reading Specialist

Logistics/ Transportation

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Marketing/ Product

TROUBLESHOOTER/ CONTRACT DRIVERS CLIENT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Put your vehicle to CSR work and earn extra Pepperjam, a growDo you have

Come join the leader in the pest control industry.

Orkin Pest Control is currently accepting applications for FullTime Route Technician. Experience is preferred but not Necessary.

Email resumes to smoran@rattinc.net or fax them to 570-208-4817

EDUCATORS

542

DRIVERS

Position involves repair and rebuilding of damaged semi- truck trailers and beverage equipment.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate a solid work history, make quality decisions, and work quickly and independently in a demanding environment. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and be willing to work from elevated level. Previous trailer repair and aluminum welding experience preferred.

Call 570-735-1200

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527 Food Services/ Hospitality

ROUTE TECHNICIAN

income delivering packages using your own vehicle on a part-time basis.

Great supplemental income. Fuel-Surcharge Protection as fuel costs rise.

Routes are roundtrip from the Nanticoke (Midnight route) and WilkesBarre area.

You must have a winning attitude, appearance and either a mini-van, SUV or small pick-up with cap.

Call 800-818-7958 for interview! www.scriptfleet.com

TOW TRUCK DRIVER Experienced tow

truck driver needed.

All shifts available.

Call 570-602-0387

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Approximately 20 hours per week, early morning hours. Class B-CDL required. Contact Gitten’s Disposal at:

ing market leader in the online performance based and lead generation industries, is seeking a talented Client Development Manager for its WilkesBarre office. Ideal candidate will be responsible for the acquisition of new merchants and selling new products in the marketplace.

The candidate must become an expert in the online marketing field and be able to communicate the value of Pepperjam’s offerings.

Pepperjam is a separate business unit within the GSI Commerce (Nasdaq: GSIC) Marketing Services division.

Email resume & cover letter to: barryj@ gsicommerce.com www.pepperjam.com

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CDL DRIVER OPEN HOUSE Class A CDL Drivers Wanted Immediately for Regional Runs

Driver Open House Saturday, March 26th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Valley Distributing Building #7 62 Pittston Ave, Laflin off of Route 315 For more than 50 years, CDS Transportation has employed the best CDL drivers in the region. Our professional, safe, and respected drivers are offered driving careers that provide earning opportunity.

At CDS, our Company Drivers and Owner Operators know their expectations will be met.

Company Driver requirements include a minimum 23 years of age, two years T/T experience, a clean driving record with solid work history, and want to be treated as one of the family, then come to our open house.

Please bring a valid PA driver’s license and a current medical card.

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Logistics/ Transportation

Any questions, please contact Diane at CDS transportation 570-654-6738 or email at dchapin@cdstransportation.com.

Early applicants and owner operators welcome.

548 Medical/Health

548 Medical/Health

548 Medical/Health

Calling all RNs & LPNs ...

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

Looking for more home/family time?

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

800-628-7807 and ask for recruiting

Are you a night owl?

Nightshift nurses needed throughout Luzerne County.

1 year experience required.

Join the team of heroes at Bayada Nurses & enjoy 1-on-1 patient care while helping children with special needs remain safe at home.

Call Lisa, Michelle, Becky or Brenda today!

570-883-9022 luz-team@bayada.com

Motorcycles

KAWASAKI 06

Vulcan Classic 1500 Black and chrome.

Fuel injected. 21” windshield. Passenger backrest.

Floor boards.

Remainder of warranty.

Expires Feb., 2012. Kept in heated garage!

Never damaged.

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

SUZUKI `07 C50T CRUISER EXCELLENT CONDITION Windshield, Bags,

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

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

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

YAMAHA` 09 TT-R 110

BARELY USED

Low riding hours. excellent condition. blue and white in color. Comes with chest protector and helmet $1,400.

(570) 313-2749

YAMAHA` 09 VSTAR 650 CLASSIC Like New.

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

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FLAGSTAFF `08 CLASSIC

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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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

BUICK `05 RENDEZVOUSFully CX AWD,

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

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

CHEVR0LET`02 EXPRESS

CONVERSION VAN Loaded. Low miles. Excellent condition.

$18,900

570-674-3901

CHEVROLET 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

451

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

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

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

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

Asking $20,000 570-332-3681

CHEVROLET `95 GMC 21 1/2 foot

bus. 7,000 miles.

Diesel, AC, auto wheelchair lift. $4,100 (570)889-4288

CHEVY 06 TRAILBLAZER 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

451

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

FORD `01 LARIAT 250 Super Duty

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

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

FORD `03 F150 LARIAT Contractor ready

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

570-925-2845

FORD `99 E250

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

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

570-237-6375

451

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

JEEP ’02 LIBERTY SPORT 4x4 70k miles, Power options. Excellent condition. $8,000 negotiable. Call 570-239-4568 Leave message.

JEEP 07 LIBERTY 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

CHEVY `94 GLADIATOR

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

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

Recently inspected. Excellent condition. $4,800.

Call 570-655-0530

DODGE `10 GRAND CARAVAN Only 17k miles.

Fully loaded.

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

DODGE `94

Dakota with cap.

1 owner, garage kept, very good condition. Many extras including lift & back seat.

29 MPG gas.

(570) 868-0944

FORD `90 TRUCK 17’ box. Excellent

running condition.

Very Clean. $5,000.

Call 570-287-1246

HONDA `10 ODYSSEY

Special Edition.

Maroon, Fully loaded. Leather seats. TV/DVD, navigation, sun roof plus many other extras. 3rd seat .

Only 1,900 Miles.

Brand New. Asking $37,000 (570) 328-0850

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

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

NISSAN 01 FRONTIER XE XCAB 4X4 White with Gray Cloth, 5-Speed, 3.3L, Cap, 102k.

GOOD PACKAGE. $7,990.

825-3368

JEEP `07 NISSAN `08 ROGUE SL. AWD, 1 owner, WRANGLER X no accidents. 4 4x4, stick shift, soft

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

AC, CD player, cruise control.

Tow package with cargo carrier.

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

KIA `02 SEDONA

EX, Van, Sunroof.

61,000 miles.

Loaded. Good condition. $5000 or best offer.

570-606-7654

matic, 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

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HONDA `03 LEXUS `04 GX 470 CHEVY `05 EQUINOX High ODYSSEY mileage, Black with dark LT (premium pack140000 miles, autoage), 3.4L, 47,000 miles.

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

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

570-362-1910

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gray leather interior.

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

LINCOLN 06 NAVIGATOR

Pearl white, all leather. Fully loaded with all options.

Navigation system, entertainment DVD package, 3rd row seating, climate control seats, sun roof, excellent condition. $14,995.

570-301-2244

door hatchback, 6 cylinder, roof rails, dark gray, black interior. Premium wheels, new tires, brakes extra set of snows. Premium sound/Bose/bluetooth, XM radio.

Intelligent key entry.

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

SUZUKI `07 XL-7 56,000 miles,

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

SUZUKI `09 GRAND4x4.

VITARA166 Luxury

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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TOYOTA 06 MITSUBISHI `95 MONTERO SR 4WD TUNDRA BASE 4X2 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.

Wine with Tan cloth, Auto, 4.0L. CLEAN TRUCK! $13,300.

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TRACTOR TRAILERS

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

Asking $15,000.

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

2 storage trailers.

570-814-4790

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Lamoreaux Auto Parts 477-2562

506 Administrative/ Clerical

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT / AR AP

Local established manufacturer has a full time position available for an administrative assistant to the Chief Financial Officer and assist with A/P and A/R. The ideal candidate will have solid computer experience, with accuracy and attention to detail.

JD Edwards experience a plus. Must be able to complete analysis work, administrative duties, and special projects. 3-5 years experience preferred. A comprehensive benefit package, which includes 401K. Send resume to: American Silk Mills 75 Stark St Plains, PA 18705

DATA ENTRY TECHNICIAN

Full time with rotating schedule (9am5:30pm or 10:30am7pm) plus 1 Saturday per month. Candidate must possess excellent customer service skills and previous pharmacy data entry experience is preferred. Competitive salary including health, dental & paid time off. No phone calls please. Interest candidates mail or fax resume to: Care First Pharmacy Services Attn: Keith Armson 1015 North Vine St. Berwick, PA 18603 Fax: 570-802-0161

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Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades

CARPENTERS LABORERS & ROOFERS

Experienced.

Local work. Must have valid driver’s license. Apply at 197 Courtdale Ave. Courtdale, PA 18704

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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

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TUNKHANNOCK Very roomy bi-level situated on open and level 2.9 acre lot. Large living room and family room. 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths.

Nice deck overlooking backyard. $179,900 (MLS#11-1000)

TUNKHANNOCK - Move right into this 1 1/2 story home nestled in the woods situated on 5.63 acres. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, full basement, 2 car detached garage. $215,000 (MLS#11-163)

TUNKHANNOCK - Charming 4 bedroom 2 story located on the big lake at Lake Carey. Beautiful views and lake frontage. A must see! $425,000 (MLS#11-1011)

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PITTSTON - Multiply Your Potential!

This 3 story brick building is located in a high traffic location, is commercially zoned and has 2 remodeled apartments plus an unfinished apartment & workshop area. $70,000 (10-5660/10-5637)

TUNKHANNOCK - Spacious townhome with view of the mountains.

Buyer can choose finish if purchased prior to completion. $210,000 (MLS#11-108)

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TUNKHANNOCK - Extraordinary ranch home in private country setting. Open floor plan. Beautiful views of the Endless Mountains. Fenced yard, 23x13 enclosed porch, 16x6 front porch, large private deck, 32x45 room currently used as a library could be family room or in-law apartment. A Must See! $279,500 (MLS#10-2645)

MONTROSE - Nice ranch w/natural maple cabinets, remodeled kitchen and bath, replacement windows, new roof, gutters, furnace, well and electric service. Paved driveway, 2 car and 1 car detached garage. A must see. $133,500 (MLS#10-2263)

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 (MLS #10-1450)

DUNMORE - YOU’RE NOT DREAMING! WELL MAINTAINED 3 BR IN A QUAINT DUNMORE LOCATION FOR ONLY $69,000! WOW! FEATURES INCLUDE A SPACIOUS KITCHEN, 1ST FL LAUNDRY AND A LARGE BACK YARD. $69,000 (MLS #10-2307)

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 (MLS#11-106)

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 (MLS#10-2045)

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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! $114,500 10-6023

SCRANTON - Supreme Living...Set a new standard of living in this wonderful 2 story home nestled in a desirable East Mtn Location. Hardwood, tile & marble floors, central air, Master Suite w/ whirlpool tub, walk in closet & marble FP. $389,000 (MLS #10-5515)

CLARKS SUMMIT - Cozy 3 bedroom ranch in Abington Heights school district; watch the sunset from your own living room. Hard wood floors under carpet, large deck and a family room in the lower level. $149,900 (MLS #10-4042)

CARBONDALE - Three bedroom two bath single on a deep lot. Second floor is mostly remodeled. Bank Foreclosure, Being Sold in “As Is” Condition. $34,900 (MLS #11-434)

TUNKHANNOCK - Ranch home, covered side porch, wood floors throughout. Attached 1 car garage, full basement,central air. All on level lot. $103,000 (MLS#10-6249)

TUNKHANNOCK - Fully rented 6 unit apartment building in convenient location. Excellent opportunity for a positive cash flow. $325,000 (MLS#10-5490)

TUNKHANNOCK - This 4,400 sq. ft. steel frame commercial building set on over 2 acres provides an excellent opportunity for business. Variety of uses. Plenty of space for tractor trailer turn around. Public utilities. $275,000 (MLS#11-1004)

HIDEOUT - Golf Lovers Dream! Wake up & walk out onto the golf course! Cozy 2 story, 3 bedroom/2 bath home with new gas fireplace. Many updates.

Move in Condition! $177,900 (MLS #10-590)

SOUTH SCRANTON - Great 4 Unit Investment! Three unit Front & 1 Unit Rear w/ 2 car garage. Updated electric & plumbing. Recent furnaces & H.W. Heaters. Porches & Yard, Newer siding & windows. $139,000 (MLS #09-1918)

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WEST SCRANTON - THREE UNIT WITH SEPARATE UTILITIES. BANK FORECLOSURE, BEING SOLD IN “AS-IS” CONDITION. $30,000 (MLS #11-502)

TUNKHANNOCK - Very spacious home with open floor plan. Lot’s of room for entertaining. Finished basement with wet bar. Nicely landscaped, deck, patio and a 20x40 pole barn.

A must See! $385,000 (MLS#10-3481)

NOXEN - Comfy, cozy cape cod – ready to move into – 4 bedrooms, heated sunroom, heated 2 car garage, stone patio for BBQS, front porch for rockers, comes with all appliances and washer & dryer. Monroe Twp. – Tunkhannock Schools – Come to the country! $147,000 (MLS#11-583)

TUNKHANNOCK - 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 (MLS#10-214)

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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 (MLS #10-4780)

EXETER - Cozy 3 bedroom Farm House on 13+ Acres. New bath, recently updated, covered front & rear porches. Includes 3-4 Car Commercial Garage. $169,900 (MLS #10-6142)

BROWNDALE- 3 Stry chalet on 5.7 A w/ pine ceilings, oak flrs, ledge stone fireplace from floor/ceiling, hickory cabinets, flagstone & slate. Unsurpassed quality thru/out, views of the 4 stall horse barn & stocked pond. $395,000 (MLS #10-2210)

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

JERMYN - 9548+ Sq Ft of Warehouse space plus additional office square footage, 16 ft high ceilings & open interior. Two additional (60x30) open storage buildings. Real Estate OnlyBusiness not Included. $499,000 (MLS #11-121)

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CLARKS SUMMIT - Well built 4 bedroom farmhouse situated on 10 beautiful acres with great views.

Gas rights negotiable. $285,000 (MLS #11-980)

Two offices to serve you better.

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Clothing

PROM DRESS: black, satin, size 9/10, cap sleeves, full length, round neck $80. Red prom dress size 6 altered to size 8, square neck, cap sleeves, sparkly beading around bust & bottom $80.

801-389-4928 WOMEN’S 3-4X CLOTHING tops (34) and slacks (11) some have new tags and some gently worn. $5 new and $2.

Evening dress size 20W coral color $20.

570-288-9936 WOMEN’S CLOTHING: Ladies dresses & suits. Size 10&12. $10 to $20. Coats & Jackets. Size 10&12, $10. 570-824-2571

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Computer Equipment & Software

DELL 31S, AMD64, flat screen 18”, Vista HP, very clean, call for detail $325.

570-542-5622 QUICKEN DELUXE SOFTWARE for Windows. $25 Call Rick 570-283-2552

Collect cash, not dust!

Clean out your basement, garage or attic and call the Classified department today at 570829-7130!

Windows 7 Towers.

All working (3). Will separate or sell all 3. Best offers welcome. $250.

570-905-2985

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Exercise Equipment

NORDIC TRACK WALK FIT manual treadmill $75.

Nordic Sport Crosscountry Ski machine $50. Skier’s Edge (side to side) exercise machine $50.

Weslo Cardio Glide $50. Mini Trampoline $10. Lifestyler 300 Rowing Machine $25. Body

by Jake Hip & Thigh Machine $20. Smart Crunch AB exerciser $5. Exercise Bike (manual) $150 Barbell & hand weights $25. 570-735-5295

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TOTAL GYM. XLS. New accessories and bicycle attachment. Brand new. $650.570-693-2612

Furnaces & Heaters

FIREPLACE. Natural gas, Heat-N-Glo, excellent condition, includes mantle.

Temperature controlled. $500 or best offer. 570-474-9076 HEATER, Amish, with remote.

Mahogany cabinet.

One year old. Excellent. $275. Call (570) 654-6283

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Furniture & Accessories

BED FRAME, full, metal. $30.

DINETTE SET, dark Pine, 2 years old, not a scratch, $150, CABINET, china, lighted, $50.

570-779-4750 CHEST. Cedar.

Light Maple. $250 570-693-2612 COFFEE TABLE Solid oak, 53 1/4” X 24” with 3 glass top inserts.

Excellent condition, $50.

570-288-3723 COFFEE TABLE: Queen Ann style oval oak colored coffee table with matching rectangular end tables $75.

1970’s style bedroom set, triple dresser, bed, nightstand, & armoire $100. Dining room set, 1970’s or 80’s style, table with leaf, 6 chairs, china hutch, & buffet light colored $150.

(570) 288-9609 COUCH and Love Seat.

Microfiber beige. Modern style. $165. CHAISE, $45 570-881-3962 COUCH, Broyhill, Floral. Like new. $200.

570-740-1392 DESK secretary with hutch, new in box $150. 288-9940 DINING ROOM SET: Broyhill.

Cherrywood. Solid wood table with extra leaf, 6 chairs, two piece China closet with lighting. 2 years old.

Excellent condition.

Originally $4,200.

Selling for $1,999.

Must sell, moving in 1 month.

570-333-0512 DRESSER clothes dresser 44” w x 32” hx19” deep, lite wood color, 4 drawers, good condition $60 after 3pm 570-655-3197 DRESSER, walnut, barrel hall chest, 4 large drawers. Only 1 year old. Original price $1,100. Sale price of $400. Moving in 1 month.

Call 570-333-0512 END TABLE with attached lamp and magazine rack, light color wood tone. $20. 570-814-9845.

ENTERTAINMENT CENTER for tv holds up to 32” tv, stores videos & all other stuff u need to put next to your tv $100.

570-829-4027

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Furniture & Accessories

752 Landscaping & Gardening

ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, traditional oak finish, excellent condition $45.Paid $185. BOOK SHELF, large, 5 shelves, light oak finish, very good condition, $25. CANOPY BED FRAME, queen, headboard & base, black metal, very nice. $175.

570-430-4054

FOUNTAIN Little girl & boy fountain, & pump.

38” high.

Excellent condition, $90. 570-477-2604

ENTERTAINMENT CENTER. Ethan Allen 45x21x29.

Excellent condition.

Charcoal finish $750. 675-4795 FURNITURE: Glass top Dining table with 5 chairs.

Chairs have rattan backs and upholstered seats $200.00.

570-735-5295 KITCHEN TABLE oak with 4 chairs great condition $300.

Oak/glass top coffee & end table both $40.00 All great condition. 208-3888 KITCHEN TABLE with 2 chairs. 42” round, solid wood.

Great buy, come take it away. $30.

570-498-8278 LAMP - Parlor stand up lamp. Very good condition.

Grey metal color. $25.

570-740-1246 LIVING ROOM French provincial, solid maple trim, mint green sofa & chair plus 1 gold chair. Mint condition. $125.

570-696-1398 LIVING ROOM SET from the Kroehler line of fine furniture, Classic Series, blue couch, matching chair, arms & trim are natural hardwood $100.

570-714-2315

GET THE WORD OUT with a Classified Ad. 570-829-7130 LOVESEAT & OTTOMAN solid sand colored cushioned, excellent shape $200.

SOFA: 100% Italian black leather sofa & loveseat, very good condition $550.

570/824-7807 or 570-545-7006 PICTURE, giant Southwest $75.

Wooden Teepee shelf stand $75.

Area rug, olive green with leaf imprint, approximate 5x7 $40.

570-239-5292

STICKLEY FURNITURE

Two Stickley classic spindle Morris chair with ottoman, cherry, hand rubbed oil finish $895. EXCELLENT CONDITION. 570-655-0267 TABLE: Oak console table, $50. Wood country bench with high back & cut out hearts, 30”X26”X11” $15.

Wood sofa table $45.

570-301-8515

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Machinery & Equipment

AIR COMPRESSOR Craftsman 5 1/2 HP oil free, 25 gallon vertical tank with air house, water separator & pressure switch, good condition $150. No calls after 8pm please 570-477-2604

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Medical Equipment

HOSPITAL BED complete, fully electric, head & foot of bed adjustable.

3” casters that lock to secure. $300.

570-735-6861

JAZZY MOTORIZED WHEELCHAIR. Used about 10 hours.

Weight capacity is 300 pounds, range 15 miles @ 4 mph.

Red metallic. I have all paperwork and charger. Retails for $6295. sell for $500. or best offer.

570-709-7848 LANCETS box of 100 $5. each. Diabetic syringes 60 bags of 10 $1. each.

570-239-0057

LIFT CHAIR

Summit stairway lift, 1 year old, barely used, battery backup. Asking $1800 or best offer.

Call 570-401-1558 TUB CHAIR $20.

OVERBED TABLE $20.

BED RAILS $15.

DEPENDS, men’s XL 4 packs $10. each.

570-779-4062 WALKER Deluxe Rollater walker, new in box, 8” wheels, holds up to 250 lbs. $65. 570-459-6425

758 Miscellaneous BARREL, wooden.

53 gallon.

Excellent condition $195.

570-876-3830 BATHROOM SINK SET: Gerber white porcelain bathroom sink with mirror and medicine cabinet.

Matching set. $80.

570-331-8183 BEDLINER: 89 Chevy S10, standard cab $30.

2000 Chevy Cavalier LS rear trunk spoiler, black 410. 250’ of 6 gauge bare copper wire $100. Four barrel carb running from Chevy motor $50. 3 suitcases in excellent shape $40. 570-740-1246 CANNING JARS, $5, LADDER $5, 3 CHAIRS $15, CHAIRS, beach $20, VHS player $20 570-820-8339

758 Miscellaneous

758 Miscellaneous

CARDS Over 100 various greeting cards by Hallmark, etc. $15. 474-6028

TIRES: 4 KUMHO Tires P195/70R14 like new, less than 500 miles. 5th tire spare mounted on 98 Camry wheel. All for $250 (570)822-1811

CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN 21” new $15.

Ice Cream Shop chairs (2) $25. Golf Bag $10. 735-5295 COMFORTER queen, blue, has been cleaned. $9.

570-474-5653 DISHES Pfaltzgraff Yorktowne kitchen stoneware - four (4) handled soup bowls in good condition. $16 other items. call Rick 283-2552 FUEL CONTAINER 5 gallon, plastic, diesel with spout, $5. 3 metal 24” over the railing planters, $15. TYPEWRITER Sears, electric, word processor $20. PERFUME gift sets, new in original boxes, Eternity, Mackie, Mambo, Wings, White Diamonds $10 to $50.

570-301-8515 HEATER for water bed $5.

570-655-4339 MANICURE TABLE for professional salon, dust vented, gray color, six drawers, arm rest 48” long $50. BEAUTY SALON nail polish wall rack 6 shelves mirrored back holds over 100 bottles 24” x 24” $50 or best offer. 570-902-5598 SHAMPOOER: deep cleaner Bissell “big Green” power brush deep cleaner (hot water extraction system. $50.

570-288-3723 SHEETS AND PILLOWS: George Washington Bed Sheet $20; Queen size pillows. $3 each. Call 570-824-2571 SILVERWARE. Rogers service for 8, $25, TEA SET, silver plated, 4 pieces, $25. CHOCOLATE set, antique.

5 pieces $25.

570-675-0920

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TIRES: 4 Michelin green x radial sxe tires, p205/55r16 mxv4 plus, Excellent condition, 15,000 miles $250.00.

570-926-5075 VACUUM CLEANER, Panasonic, excellent suction, HEPA exhaust filter, onboard tools, bags, works great, $35. In Laflin 709-3146.

WHEELS. 4 Saturn 17” wheels with Blizzak snow tires.

225/55R17.

60%.

Hub caps and lug nuts included off ‘07 Aura - $50 570-332-2362

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Musical Instruments

770

Photo Equipment

POLAROID LAND CAMERA, Model J66, in original genuine cowhide case with owners manual and flash attachment, circa 1960, $19.95. VIDEO CAMERA recorder 1987, (VHS), GE, fine shape; new $1270. asking $29.95.

570-6961410.

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Restaurant Equipment

RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT, Somerset Dough Sheeter, Model CAR-100. 1 available. $1,500 each Call for more info 570-498-3616.

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Other

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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

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Other

GUITAR Fender acoustic Never used Comes with carry case & strap + learn to play books, excellent finish & tone $250. neg.

570-655-9472

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GUITAR/Electric Guitar, Rok Axe Youth Model. Black plays well, son moved up to a full size guitar. Recently tuned $69.

570-674-9994

IF YOU ARE FROM Hanover Green South Wilkes-Barre Buttonwood Korn Krest Nanticoke

$ Are at least 14 years old $ Are dependable $ Have a great personality $ Can work evenings & Saturdays $ Would like to have fun while working with other teenagers

PIANO Wurlitzer with bench, just tuned, Delivered $400.570-898-1278 PIANO: Baldwin spinet piano, oak 1980’s with bench good condition $300. 288-9609

566 Sales/Business Development

AUTOMOTIVE SALES CONSULTANT Valley Chevrolet is seeking individuals who are self-starters, team-oriented and driven.

(No Experience Necessary) • Salary & Commission • Benefits • 401K Plan • 5 Day Work Week • Huge New & Used Inventory

BE PART OF THE BEST SALES TEAM IN THE VALLEY! Apply in person to: Blake Gagliardi, Sales Manager Rick Merrick, Sales Manager

VALLEY CHEVROLET 601 Kidder Street Wilkes-Barre

Then Call Mr. John at 570-735-8708 and leave a message 545

Marketing/ Product

545

Marketing/ Product

TELEMARKETER Well established performance driven Security and Investigative Company in Wilkes-Barre, PA is looking for self-motivated individual to join our team as a telemarketer.

Minimum Qualifications: The candidate must be a professional and self-motivated. Able to work with minimal supervision, have excellent organizational and communication skills (verbal and written). Must be able to help drive sales and make appointments at the appropriate level for our sales associates. Be driven by success.

Education and Skills: College degree preferred but not required. Experience with Security Operations and Sales a plus. Minimum of two to four years of extensive telemarketing background required.

Send resume to: c/o The Times Leader Box 2475 15 N. Main St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250

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Marketing/ Product

PART-TIME MARKETING

In search of a dynamic person with great communication skills and ability to multi-task.

The successful candidate will be punctual, organized, reliable, creative, conscientious, and personable. Must have prior marketing experience.

Must be a self-starter with reliable transportation. Computer skills a must. Willingness to work Saturdays a must.

Positive attitude and high energy a must.

Fax resume to 570-822-3446. No phone calls please.

Job Seekers are looking here!

Where's your ad?

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548 Medical/Health

LIVE-IN CAREGIVER For middle age

woman who needs help with meds and companionship.

Compensation to be room and board in Sweet Valley area.

Call 570-256-3945 for interview.

MASSAGE THERAPISTS Full time. Medical

Office.

Must be licensed through the massage therapy board. Send resume to: P.O. Box 291 Pittston, PA 18640

PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT

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Other

EARN EXTRA MONEY! Plasma Donors Needed

With this economy we ALL need a little help. New donors earn $80 dollars your first week.

Great extra income for everyone.

Please call with questions or stop by.

Interstate Blood & Plasma 665 Carey Ave. Wilkes-Barre 570-823-4119

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BE A RIVER GUIDE!

Friendly outdoor people needed to guide whitewater raft trips on the Lehigh River. Mostly weekends in the Spring, Summer and Fall. Some weekday work available in July & August.

Experience helpful but not necessary.

Contact Marc S. Brown 570-443-9728 OR Check out our website at: www.whitewater challengers.com

554

Production/ Operations

FORKLIFT OPERATORS (MATERIAL HANDLER)

For Quadrapelegic.

Must be able to lift.

Full time or part time. 570-574-0815

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Other

CHILD CARE COOK/AIDE Apply in person.

Little People Day Care South 280 Hanover Street Wilkes-Barre

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LEVERAGE Performance Training Studio is now accepting applications for desk staff for morning and afternoon shifts.

Must be responsible, professional and possess great people skills.

Stop in any day after 5 for walk-interviews. Located at: 900 Rutter Avenue, Forty-Fort, PA. In the Sakari Salon building, next to Maine Source, behind the Beer Deli.

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FABRI-KAL Corporation, a major plastics company is seeking several full time MATERIAL HANDLERS. One year forklift experience within the past three years, current forklift certification and High school diploma/equivalent required.

Background Checks and Drug Screening are conditions of employment. 12 or 8 hour shifts. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package (health/ dental/vision/life insurance; disability; 401k, Tuition Reimbursement).

FABRI-KAL Corporation, Human Resources Dept., Valmont Industrial Park, 150 Lions Drive, Hazle Twp., PA 18202 Email: HRMail@hazleton. f-k.com Fax: 570-501-0817 EOE or call Mary Murray at 570-861-3323

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Sales/Retail/ Business Development

RETAIL MANAGER

A local non-profit Agency is looking for an aggressive, results oriented individual to manage a retail store. Duties include but are not limited to: •Daily merchandising of sales floor.

•Motivating sales associates.

•Closely adhering to corporate sales policies & procedures.

•Scheduling employees •Completing daily sales reports.

Qualified candidates must have at least two years of retail management experience. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. We offer a competitive wage & benefit package.

Mail resume to: Goodwill Industries 925 Prospect Ave. Scranton, PA 18505

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At Pilot Flying J, the nation’s largest travel center company and one of the nation’s largest restaurant franchise operators, teamwork is rooted in our business strategy.

Our Pittston, New Milford and Drums locations are now hiring: Restaurant CoManagers, Retail & Restaurant Shift Leaders, and Hourly Team Members Job Fair Thursday, March 24th from 9am - 5pm Hampton Inn 890 Northern Blvd.

Clarks Summit, PA 18411 For early consideration, please send resume to: Fax: 865-297-0082 howardd@pilot travelcenters.com Or apply online: www.pilotflyingj.com

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JAN-PRO COMMERCIAL CLEANING OF NEPA Be Your Own Boss Work Full or Part time Accounts available NOW throughout Wilkes Barre, Scranton, and Hazleton.

We guarantee $5,000 to $200,000 in annual billing.

Small investment We’re ready Are you?

For more info Call 570-824-5774

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630 Money To Loan “We can erase your bad credit 100% GUARANTEED.” Attorneys for the Federal Trade Commission say they’ve never seen a legitimate credit repair operation. No one can legally remove accurate and timely information from your credit report.

It’s a process that starts with you and involves time and a conscious effort to pay your debts.

Learn about managing credit and debt at ftc. gov/credit. A message from The Times Leader and the FTC.

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Air Conditioners

AIR CONDITIONER $40 570-740-1246

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Antiques & Collectibles

Antiques & Collectibles

DINING SET. 1894 Antique Town and Country golden oak set, rare 5 pedestal table with 2 captain and 4 ornate chairs.

Extends 10 ft. Sturdy and recently reinforced.

Beautiful condition. $600.

570-696-1790 Visit us at Merchant’s Village (the old Pittston Wal-Mart) We have antiques galore! Come to Booth 162!

Primitive bakers cabinet, plantation desk, dry sink, Hoosiers. Loads of smalls and tons of good stuff!

Consignments Welcome 570-855-7197 570-328-3428 YEARBOOKS: Coughlin H.S. 1926, 1928, 1932, 1937, 1940, 1961, 1963, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1949. G.A.R. H.S. 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1951, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1961, 1963, 1965, 1966, 1970, 1980, 1985, 2005, 2006. Meyers H.S. 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1959, 1960, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977. Kingston H.S. 1938, 1939, 1940, 1944, 1948, 1949. Plymouth H.S. 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1938, 1943, 1944, 1959, 1960.

Hanover H.S. 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1960. Edwardsville H.S. 1965, 1966.

West Pittston H.S. Annual 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928, 1931, 1932, 1959. Luzerne H.S. 1951, 1952, 1956, 1957, 1959.

Berwick H.S. 1952, 1953, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1960, 1967, 1968, 1969 ,1970.

Lehman H.S. 1973, 1974, 1976, 1978, 1980.

Nanticoke H.S. 1957. Nanticoke Area H.S. 1976, 2008. Dallas H.S. 1966, 1967, 1968. Bishop Hoban H.S. 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975. West Side Central Catholic H.S. 19651975, 1980, 1981.

Benton H.S. 1977.

Dallas Twp. H.S. Kingston Twp. H.S. 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951. Dallastowian H.S. 1949, 1950, 1951. DallasKingston H.S. 1952.

570-825-4721

710

Appliances

ANTIQUE SIDEBOARD: Has 4 drawers (carving on bottom 2) $100.00.

570-735-5295

DISHWASHER Portable mobile maid power shower top load hooks to sink $50. 902-5598

ANTIQUE WOOD PLANES $20. each.

Charlie One Horse Cowboy hats, Richard Petty Ltd. Ed $20.

Other styles $15 & $20.

570-655-9472

REFRIGERATOR: Large capacity good condition, $190. 655-5404

ROCKING HORSE from the 60’s, paid over $100. great shape $20 570-825-3371

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Appliances

DRYER Maytag, gas, bisque, commercial quality, super capacity, quiet series, 7 cycle $250. Washer Hotpoint bisque, heavy duty, 11 cycle, 3 speed $150. Magic Chef RS-1 range, bisque 30”, self cleaning, $250. GE Nautilus, 2 cycle, 2 energy options, bisque $150. GE over the stove microwave oven, bisque 1 cu. ft.

Spacemaker CXL 1800 $100. Sunbeam water cooler, 3 or 5 gallon bottles, 3 temperature options, bottom refrigerator $35.

570-299-7066

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 $10.

TOASTER OVEN $10. FOOD PROCESSOR, Oster New $45 740-1392 MICROWAVE/exhau st fan in one for above the stove, white, new with papers. $75.

570-208-3888 MISC APPLIANCES: George Foreman Grill (large) serves 4 people. $25. Macaroni Machine. Good condition. 3 years old. $20. Call 570-824-2571 REFRIGERATOR. Frigidaire Gallery Series. Brand new NEVER USED. 26 cu ft, side by side.

Water and ice maker, stainless front. Sells for $1400 Asking $800.

570-262-2845 SENSEO SINGLE SERV, used twice, warranty, 55 coffee pods $85.

570-542-5622 STOVE, GE gas oven/stove with electric ignition. $50 BROAN RANGE HOOD$10.

FRIGIDAIRE REFRIGERATOR $25 KITCHENAID DISHWASHER $100. or best offers.

570-826-1702 STOVE: black gas stove good condition $75.

570-829-4027

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Baby Items

BASSINET musical/moving, excellent condition, still in box $75. Wooden high chair, like new brown with engraved design. $50. 570-208-3888 HIGHCHAIR white vinyl, $40. Infant car seat, tan color $50.

Baby feeder/seat yellow, $40.

All great condition.

570-208-3888 STROLLER. Graco.

Girls, blue w/pink flowers. $20. CAR SEAT, Infant. $12 570-457-7854 STROLLER: Eddie Bauer double, barely used, good condition $100. Baby clothes 1 and under, name brands, changing table with the padding $30.

(516) 319-4790 UMBRELLA stroller, red & blue plaid $7.

2 backless booster seats $5. each. Car seat, gray with blue trim, $30. Pack & Play, beige & olive green plaid pattern $60. Pack & Play Graco, blue & yellow, $30. Stroller, green & cream plaid $40. Booster seat with back $10.

Booster high chair, cream with burgundy, $25. Baby bath tub shower $20.

Wooden changing table $60.

Eddie Bauer car seat, beige &d black suede $40. Exerersaucer, $50.

570-239-5292

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Bridal Items

WEDDING GOWN package, new, tags on, ivory strapless, size 10, beautiful bead work, veil beaded to match with slip. paid $600.

Asking $200.

570-287-3505

716

Building Materials

GLASS DOOR. 3 way glass door for bath tub. $25 570-331-8183 TOILET (WHITE) FREE 570-822-6865

720

Cemetery Plots/Lots

CEMETERY PLOTS

Plymouth National Cemetery in Wyoming. 6 Plots. $450 each. Call 570-825-3666 CHAPEL LAWN PARK IN DALLAS. TWO PLOTS TOGETHER.ONE PERSON MUST BE A VETERAN. $475.00 (570)826-1333

726

Clothing

COMMUNION DRESSES (2) size 10 and 14 in great condition. Asking $30. each. 570-762-1015 COMMUNION SUITS, navy, excellent condition, sizes, 8 & husky 14/16. $10 each. Call 823-4941 MEN’s large & xlarge, shirts, jackets, etc., all like new, 13 plus items $20. 570-474-6028 PROM DRESS Yellow and pistachio size 2 worn once $50. 570-675-7873 SLIP for wedding gown, size 5. $10.

570-655-4339 TIES men’s ties, new 100% polyester 4 for $15. 474-5653

Find the car you want in your own backyard.

509

714

Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades

Let the Community Know!

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509

Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades

Upholsters

Industry leader in Durable Medical Equipment is accepting applications for upholsters. Able to use a pneumatic stable gun to shape & staple fabric to prepped wooden frames to create backs, arms and seats for lift chair production.

We offer competitive wages and benefits and are located only 15 minutes from Wilkes-Barre or Scranton.

Send resume or apply in person to: jobs@goldentech.com

401 Bridge Street Old Forge, PA 18518 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Drug Free Workplace Employer

Restaurant Equipment

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

776 Sporting Goods BAT. Easton Stealth SC 900 Hard Ball Bat. 32 inch, 29 oz.

Hardly used. $75.

570-283-4958 after 5 or 570-301-3484 anytime.

BIKES 2 used one boys, one girls. Both need work or can be used for parts. $10. all. 655-9474 BOWLING BALL: 8 lb, no holes, color green pearl $15.

570-829-2695

CASH 4 GUNS BUY - SELL TRADE Also Buying Ammo; War / Military Items; Bayonets; Gold & Silver; Coins 570-735-1487 Daily 10am - 7pm 570-855-2613 (24 hours) DRIVER, ADAMS Redline Titanium, 460cc, Graphite shaft, 10.5 deg. call after 6 pm $40 (570)822-1811 EVERLAST BOXING HEAVY BAG, very good condition, $54.

BOXING SPEED BAG with mounting hardware, very good condition, $35. 570-430-4054 POOL TABLE 1970’s with accessories $100. 288-9609 SCOOTER gas powered Kenowa, runs good, candy apple red, $175 firm 570-655-3197 TABLE TENNIS/PING PONG new condition, valued at more than $100. sell for $50. or best offer.

570-693-0212 TENT Pop-up cloth paintball bunker/ tent, never used, $20. Huffy Micro bike, blue, $30.

570-239-5292

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Stereos/ Accessories

Stereos/ Accessories

786 Toys & Games

TV 27” Sylvania color TV & stand.

Works great $50.

570-474-6028

WWE wrestling championship toy belts $10. each Little Tikes girls pink vanity pink $25. Little Tikes kitchen set & chair $30. Disney Princess tricycle with adult push handle $25. Little tikes grill $10. Children’s shopping cart $10.

Children’s Dirt Devil battery operated vacuum asking $10.

3 Lego sets, large legos $5. each. Girls round wooden table & 2 chairs $25.

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STEREO: Technics with 2 31/2” speakers $65. 239-5292

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Televisions/ Accessories

TELEVISION: GE. Works good. 28”. $100. 570-740-1246 TV 19” Samsung tube television. $30. 570-239-5291

Tickets

HOCKEY TICKETS: WBS Penguin Hockey Tickets - Paid $41.00 per pair. Selling for $27.00 per pair. Section 108.

Dates available are: April 1, 2, & 8. .

570-288-7905

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Tools

BUFFER Coleman Powermate Random Orbital, never used in box $15.

570-288-9940

CARPET INSTALLER TOOLS: kicker, knives, chalkline, notch cutter, 2 staplers, loop pile cutter, stair tool, strip cutter, staples, blades, & tool box, $250. Also seaming iron $40. Sub floor stapler $50. Electric stapler $50.

570-868-5886 CROSSCUT SAWS from mining era, one & 2 man $25. each. Antique post hole digger $20.

570-655-9472 LADDERS: aluminum extension 16’ $60. Aluminum 8” step ladder $40.

Wooden 8’ step ladder $30. CHAINSAW Homelite, gas powered with case & extra chain, runs good 16” blade $65. firm after 3pm 570-655-3197 SAW 10” Delta Contractor saw, top 27”x 49” with extensions, includes blade & rip fence, 1 hp single phase motor mounted on 8 drawer storage bench, dust bin $225. Call before 8pm 570-477-2604 SAW: Delta 18” variable speed scroll saw with stand.

Excellent condition.

Call after 6 p.m. $120. 288-8314

786 Toys & Games BARBIE JEEP Girl, pink, like new $100. 675-7873 BIKE kids Jeep mountain bike for $15. or best offer 570-829-4027 SLEEPING BAGS: 3 children’s $7.50. . 4 battery operated learning books, great for toddlers teaches numbers, rhymes, etc. $15.

474-6028

Stereo/TV/ Electronics

DVD: Midiland DVD player home theater system subwoofer & 5 speakers remote & manual $35. 570-902-5598 TV Color Panasonic 27” flat screen not LCD, 5 years old. $60. Sports card cases 114 count $20. Holds 10 cards.

570-868-5066 TV flat screen HDTV Emerson 19”, needs minor repair. $10.

570-655-4339

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Cats

CATS 2 female, spayed & current shots, need a good home. $10. each with toys.

570-655-4339

To place your ad call...829-7130 CATS: One 2 1/2 year old female orange with white stripes. One 1 1/2 year old male cat black & white spotted. To adopt call Evan at 262-8989.

FREE. 6 year old Maine Coon Cat. Neutered and front declawed. Friendly and loving. Owner moving. Good with children and other dogs. GOOD HOME ONLY! 570-362-3615 KITTENS FREE litter trained, 6 weeks old. Call after 1:00 570-417-1506

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Dogs

815

Dogs

AKC Registered.

1st shots and wormed. www.mountain hauskennels.com 570-746-1689

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Boxer Mix dog free to good home.

Brown, just over a year old. Cannot keep due to work.

Shots up to date, spayed, good with cats and children.

Invisible fence system included with dog. Call after 7 570-574-7191

GOLDEN RETRIEVER REGISTERED PUPS

8 weeks old. $395.

Golden Retriever female 3 month old pup $250. All have 1st shots/wormed.

Registered 2 year old yellow male lab $275. with papers $175 without. Beautiful with excellent bloodlines.

570-374-2190 or 570-259-0234

ITALIAN CANE CORSO Mastiff Puppies

ICCF Registered.

Sire over 200 lbs.

Blue & blue fawn. 2 ready now, taking deposits on the rest Vet Checked 570-617-4880

1 Male & 1 Female.

Black & White. First shots, vet checked.

Ready to go! $500.

570-654-6730

SHITZ TZU/LHASA APSO PUPPIES Ready to go 4/8.

3 males & 1 female. $300 males, $350 female. No papers (570) 829-7714 after 4:00PM

PLAINS

SHIH-TZU PUPPIES

CKC. 8 weeks old.

Females. Vet checked and ready to go! Call 570-436-2762

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Sundays, 12 to 2 307 Canter Dr. 2,700 sq. ft., $386,500 patrickdeats.com 570-696-1041

FACTORYVILLE YORKIE PUPS CKC, 11 weeks, small, non-shed great disposition, lovable and adorable home raised. Pics available. $850-$950 each 570-436-5083 DRAPERIES custom made in excellent condition.

Tuxedo Moire satin light mauve blush completely lined, (1) set 120”w x 63” L. (1) set 144”wx72”L. Both sets including rods $125. 570-4745702

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Pet Supplies

AQUARIUM, 30 gallon with accessories $55. 570-829-1541

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SHIH-TZU PUPPIES

Parents on premises Shots Current. $500.

Pomeranian Puppies $650. Call 570-401-1838

FORTY FORT

white, 2 females, shots & wormed, $600 each. Call 570-477-3398

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS

Dogs

NEW CONSTRUCTION

SHIH-TZU PUPPIES

ALASKAN MALAMUTE PUPPIES AKC RARE Red &

815

EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY HOME Two story, 4 bed-

rooms, 4 bath rooms, double car attached garage, eat-in kitchen, dining room, family room, living room, central air, finished basement, Half acre +, deck. Conveniently located between Clarks Summit and Tunkhannock; hardwood floors; central vac; retractable deck awning; pristine condition.

Call Shari at ERA Brady Associates $275,000 Call (570) 836-3848 or email sonshine@epix.net.

Hanover Township HANOVERmodern GREEN 3 Ranch,

bedrooms, 1.5 bath rooms, hardwood floors, move in condition. Large eat in kitchen with new cabinets, ceramic tile, & stainless steel appliances. Finished basement, newly carpeted family room. Custom bar with tile flooring & modern half bath.

Fenced yard, large sunroom & 1 car garage. Roof, furnace & hot water heater are less than 5 years old. $140,000 Call (570) 824-7894 for a private showing

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HARVEYS LAKE

Lakefront property for sale. 1 acre of land. 50’ of developed lakefront.

Respond to: For Sale by Owner P.O. Box 286 Harveys Lake, PA 18618

Single Family Home!

3 Bedrooms, nice neighborhood, large yard, gas baseboard hot water heat, near schools & public transportation.

Low taxes. To Settle Estate.

REDUCED PRICE $72,500 No Realtors. Call 570-262-6480 for appointment.

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264 Burke Street No maintenance fees. Many upgrades. Move in condition. 2,000 sq. ft. Berber, ceramic tile & hardwood. 2 bedroom, 2.5 baths. All appliances, washer & dryer & window treatments included. Walk in closet. No units in front of or behind. 1 car garage. Very private. Near all interstates.

REDUCED PRICE Call 570-829-3162

LARKSVILLE BIRCHWOOD ESTATES 3 SONDRA DRIVE

TRUCKSVILLE JUST ON THE MARKET

EXCEPTIONAL & LARGE 3 bedroom, 2.5

bath home. Living room, dining room, family room, kitchen, central air PLUS finished lower level family room, storage room & laundry room (unfinished), 2 car garage, deck, patio, fenced yard on corner lot. $249,000. For sale by owner, realtors welcome.

570-706-1077

PARSONS / WB

3 bedroom, quiet neighborhood. Off street parking, large fenced yard. Fully insulated. Low heat bills. Move in ready. $72,000 Call (570) 262-4400

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SALE BY OWNER

199 Clearview Ave (Turn @ Spring Garden) Classic Colonial newly remodeled featuring ALL NEW flooring, bath, dining room, living room with picture window provides fantastic views of the Back Mt., drywall, refrigerator, bath tub, lighting, deck & much more.

2 bedrooms, 1 bath, eat-in kitchen, unfinished basement, brand new deck. single detached garage. Located on a quiet street. Low Taxes! This Home Is Priced Right And Will Not Last At $124,900.

Shown by appointment only call 570-604-7780

2 houses. Must sell together. Each has its own utilities on 2.57 acres. 3 car garage with 3 large attached rooms.

For Sale By Owner. $249,900 Call (570) 788-5913

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912 Lots & Acreage

TOY TOWN SECTION 148 Stites Street

MINT CONDITION MUST SEE! $74,000

Charming 750 sq. ft. corner lot home.

All hardwood floors, new hot water boiler, gas heat, immaculate with full basement.

2 car garage.

570-446-3254

DALLAS

Goodleigh Manor 2 acre leveled lot at very top of mountain. Spectacular view (lot# 21) driveway enters from Tulla Drive.

Construction of home required by Michael Dombroski.

Restricted Covenants Apply.

Call 570-406-5128

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STEREO Aiwa, 2 speakers, plays CDs & tapes, AM/FM radio. $25.

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

ASHLEY PARK

Laurel Run & San Souci Parks, Like new, several to choose from, Financing &Warranty, facebook.com/ MobileOne.Sales Call (570)250-2890

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

DUPONT

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

EXETER

SENIOR APARTMENTS

222 Schooley Ave. Exeter, PA

Accepting applications for 1 bedroom apartments. Quality 1 bedroom apartments for ages 62 and older. Income limits apply. Rent only $437 month. * Utilities Included * Laundry Facilities * On Site Management *Private parking Call for appointment 570-654-5733 Monday - Friday 8am-11am. Equal Housing Opportunity

FORTY FORT 1633 Wyoming Ave.

2 bedrooms, no pets, newer carpet & paint, air conditioning. $650/per month, plus utilities.

Call (570) 287-3059

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

KINGSTON

HANOVER TWP

214 Taft Street 2nd floor. Modern 2 bedroom. Newer kitchen, bath, stove & fridge. Washer & dryer in basement. $500 + utilities & security. No pets.

No smoking. Call (570) 825-6259

KINGSTON & FORTY FORT

3 ULTRA MODERN APARTMENTS Hardwood floors,

garage, central air, washer/dryer, designer bath rooms, barbecue deck, fully applianced kitchen, new carpeting, energy efficient. 2-3 PEOPLE. $675 to $730.570-881-4993

KINGSTON

1 bedroom, ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED. $520/month. No pets, section 8 OK Call 570-817-3332

KINGSTON Available May 1

Great neighborhood! 2nd floor, 2 bedrooms.

Large dining & family room. New bath & kitchen with tile floors, windows, carpet & appliances.

Includes garage. No pets / smoking. $675.

Some utilities included.

Lease & deposit.

After 6 p.m., 570-814-6714

KINGSTON DUPLEX

Beautiful 1st floor, 2 bedroom, 1.5 baths, 5 rooms, convenient residential location, hardwood floors, natural woodwork, french doors, ceiling fan, laundry with washer/dryer included, refrigerator, gas range, dishwasher, oak cabinets, off street parking, fenced-in back yard, storage.

Available April 1. $695 + utilities.

Call 570-690-0633

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Pecks Court New Construction.

Luxury 2 bedroom, 1st floor. Heat, appliances, sewer & garbage included.

Handicap access. $750/month.

Call 570-441-4101

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

KINGSTON

Like New 2 bedroom apartment in great neighborhood. 2nd floor.

Includes new kitchen (with new stove, dishwasher & microwave) and bath w/washer dryer hookup. Hardwood throughout with ceramic tile in kitchen and bath. $695/mo + utilities and security. No Pets, references required. Call Scott (570)823-2431 Ext. 137

NANTICOKE

2nd floor, 1 bedroom, includes all appliances & washer/dryer, heat & hot water included. No pets. $550 + security. (570) 735-2573

NANTICOKE

355 East Ridge St First floor apartment. Heat, water, sewage, garbage & appliances included. $500 / month. Call 570-301-3170

NANTICOKE

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

Immediate personal care openings in

Myers Manor and Anderson Personal Care Facility on the Wesley Village Campus

A variety of accommodations available! Meals, housekeeping, laundry and transportation included.

Call (570) 655-2891 or visit us online at www. unitedmethodist homes.org.

PITTSTON

2 bedroom.

All appliances included.

All utilities paid; electricity by tenant.

Everything brand new. Off street parking. $695 + security & references 570-969-9268

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

PITTSTON

3rd floor, 1 bedroom, eat in kitchen, stove & fridge. Living room, 1 bath, coin-op washer/dryer.

Heat, water, sewer included. $495/ month + security and references Call 570-822-8671

PITTSTON AREA Apartments for

Rent. 2nd floor, washer, dryer hook ups, heat & water included. No pets.

Call 570-654-2433

PLAINS

Spacious two story 3 bedroom apt.

Professionally cleaned & painted.

New carpeting, hardwood floors, ceiling fans. Eat-in kitchen with stove /fridge/dishwasher, washer/ dryer hookups. Off Street Parking, Maintenancefree yard.

Nice area. $700 plus utilities. Security/lease.

Sorry no smoking or pets.

References required.

Call (570) 824-9507

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Myers Manor on the Wesley Village Campus

Cozy one bedrooms and studios available. Ask about our move-in incentives!

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floor apartment.

Washer/dryer hookup, carport parking, heat & hot water included. Stove & Fridge. References & security. $650.

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WEST PITTSTON

2nd floor, 4 rooms.

Hardwood floors.

Heat and hot water included. No pets.

No smoking. Available now. Call 570-479-4069.

WILKES-BARRE

3 bedroom, 1/2 double, 1.5 bath, gas heat, off-street parking, fenced in yard, excellent condition. $595/ month + utilities, references & security. No pets.

Call 570-881-4078

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Commercial Properties

WILKES-BARRE

Mayflower Crossing Apartments 570.822.3968 - Light & bright open floor plans - All major appliances included - Pets welcome* - Close to everything - 24 hour emergency maintenance - Short term leases available

Call TODAY For AVAILABILITY!! www.mayflower crossing.com Certain Restrictions Apply*

PLAINS TWP 7 PETHICK DRIVE OFF RTE. 315 1200 & 700 SF Office Available.

Reasonable.

570-760-1513

WEST PITTSTON $1.00 SQ. FT.

18,000 & 9,000 sq. ft. Great, clean assembly space; A/C; Gas heat; Own meters; New 1/2 baths; freight elevator Owner/Agent 908-852-4410

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WILKES-BARRE

WILKES-BARRE SOUTH SECURE BUILDINGS

1 & 2 bedroom apartments.

Laundry facility. Off street parking available. Starting at $440. 570-332-5723

WILKES-BARRE

SPACIOUS 1 BEDROOM on 1st floor of brick building in historic district. Wall to wall carpet; equipped kitchen; bonus room; off street parking. $650. month includes heat, water, parking. Call 570-650-1266 with references

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WEST PITTSTON 2 bedroom, 2nd

Apartments/ Unfurnished

Commercial Properties

Commercial Property 1 block from Courthouse, College & Hospital.

N. River Road $18,500.

Call 570-991-7571 WILKES-BARRE

TIRED OF HIGH RENTS? Are you paying too

much for your current office? Call us!

We have modern office space available in Luzerne Bank Building on Public Square.

Rents include heat, central air, utilities, trash removal, and nightly cleaning - all without a sneaky CAM charge.

Access parking at the new intermodal garage via our covered bridge. 300SF to 5000SF available.

We can remodel to suit. Brokers Protected.

Call Jeff Pyros at 822-8577

950

Half Doubles

EDWARDSVILLE 162 Short St.

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

Collect cash, not dust!

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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

Renovated 3 bedroom in quiet location. Fresh paint, new carpeting and new kitchen w/dishwasher. No pets or smokers. Only $650 per month, +utilities.

Call (570) 466-6334

HANOVER TWP. 6 rooms, 3 bed-

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