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THE COMPETITION
IS BREWING IN DISH, P. 32
THE BARBIE CHICK
IS INTHE RED, P. 45
AN APPETITE
FOR COMEDY
John Pinette brings his Still Hungry
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Letter from the editor
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the beach boys and the
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I
was not
among the
millions of
people who
watched the Gram-
my Awards on
Sunday, though I
ampretty bummed
that I missed the
Foo Fighters per-
formance and
three wins because
I just plain love
Dave Grohl and
company.
And I love that everyone seemed
so up in arms after the ceremony
because Grohl wouldnt shut up,
as Eonline.comso eloquently
stated. Howdare the reigning king
of rock keep Ryan Seacrest, of all
people, waiting? Because he could,
nowdeal with it.
Nope, I instead watched AMCs
The Walking Dead with nervous
excitement because Imwhat
youd call a scaredy cat. In fact,
after I watched the first episode a
fewmonths back, I had trouble
falling asleep for a fewnights
because I kept seeing zombies and
steered clear when season two
debuted last fall. But since then,
Ive become much braver and am
nowobsessed with the show. Sad-
ly, I found the second half of sea-
son two premier lacking, until the
final moments of the episode,
which is, I guess, the beauty of
television. Just when you think
youre bored, it pulls you back in.
Unlike that episode of The
Walking Dead,
however, this
weeks Week-
ender is chock-
ablock of good-
ness, fromre-
views of the new
albums fromVan
Halen and some
chap named Paul
McCartney (p.
14) and the book
Growgirl by
Heather Dona-
hue, whos best
known for being the girl from
The Blair Witch Project (or as I
call it, That Movie I Was Too
Chicken To See). After finding
fame, then fading back into rela-
tive obscurity, Donahue found
herself growing medical marijuana
and shares her very frank and
sometimes funny story, which
you can read about in Novel
Approach on p. 27.
TimHlivia, who pens Just For
the Health of It, shares some
smart snacking tips on p. 41, while
in Dish (p. 32) I wrote about the
inaugural NEPAHome Brew
Competition thatll be held Sun-
day, Feb. 19 at Andy Gavins in
Scranton.
Well, Imjust about out of
space, so the rest youll have to
find out on your own. As always,
thanks for reading and have a
great rest of your week.
-- Nikki M. Mascali
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JUST FOR THE HEALTH OF IT: Think
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LISTINGS
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CONCERTS ... 18-19
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ... 20
THEATER ... 30
AGENDA ... 31, 34, 36, 38-40, 42-43
SPEAK & SEE ... 41, 46
MUSIC
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CHARTS ... 14
AAYU 24
STAGE & SCREEN
RALPHIE REPORT ... 26
STARSTRUCK ... 26
NOVEL APPROACH ... 27
MOVIE REVIEW... 28
FOOD & FASHION
NEWS OF THE WEIRD ... 10
PUZZLE 31
DISH 32
WHO IS 33
JUST FOR THE HEALTH OF IT 41
BUT THEN AGAIN 42
STYLE FILES 44
TIPS FROM A BARBIE CHICK 45
MISC.
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TECH TALK 25
SIGN LANGUAGE 47
SORRY MOM & DAD 48
MOTORHEAD 49
SHOWUS SOME SKIN 49
MAN OF THE WEEK 61
MODEL OF THE WEEK 62
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BLUES CLUES
Scott Weis of Greeley was recently
named a Great Blues Artist from
Pennsylvania and will be inducted into
the Blues Hall of Fame during a cere-
mony Sunday, April 22 at The Twisted
Tail (509 S. 2nd St., Philadelphia).
This is a real honor, Weis, who has
worked as a sideman for legends Junior
Wells and Buddy Guy, said in a press
release. To be recognized alongside the
guys that mentored and inspired me
early in my career is just surreal.
For more info, visit scottweisband.com
or find the Scott Weis Band on Face-
book.
SHERMAN & CHARDONNAY
Hip-hop artist Big Sean will headline
East Stroudsburg Universitys spring
semester concert, which will be held at
The Sherman Theater (524 Main St.,
Stroudsburg) Friday, March 30 at 8 p.m.
The show is presented by SLP Con-
certs.
Currently, the concert is a private ESU
event with tickets on sale to its students
only at the University Center and ESU
Convenience Store. However, if the
show is not a sellout to the student
body, a limited number of tickets will
be made available to the
public.
Big Seans debut album,
Finally Famous, was re-
leased in June 2011 and
featured Kanye West, Chris
Brown, Pharrell Williams,
Wiz Khalifa and Lupe
Fiasco; it debuted at No. 3
on the Billboard Top 200
and hit No. 1 on the Bill-
board Top Rap Albums
chart.
Fore more info, visit face-
book.com/slpconcerts or
esu.edu/studentactivities.
SPIN CYCLE
The 11th Annual Spin 4
Life will be held Saturday,
Feb. 25 from 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
at Candys Place (190
Welles St., Forty Fort). The
event is sponsored by Sick-
lers Bike and Sports
Shop. Paul Zbiek plans to
spin for 33 hours straight
in memory of his stepson,
Brandon J. Case.
The cost for the event is
$20 for a 45-minute ride,
which includes a free T-
shirt, plus free refresh-
ments and mini-massages will be avail-
able throughout the day. All proceeds
benefit the free programs at Candys
Place and the Brandon J. Case Memorial
Scholarship.
Call Candys Place at 570.714.8800 to
reserve your spot.
HEY, HEY, HES A MONKEE
Davy Jones of The Monkees will be
a special guest Friday, Feb. 24 on The
Beatledd Fab Four Hour on Kings
Colleges WRKC (88.5 FM).
The program, hosted by Edd Raineri,
airs live from 7-8 p.m. and also streams
live at wrkc.kings.edu.
MICKEYS MYSTERIUM
The Mickey Hart Band will perform
at Penns Peak (325 Maury Road, Jim
Thorpe) Thursday, April 12 at 8 p.m.
The show will feature brand-new ma-
terial from the bands upcoming album,
Mysterium Tremendum, which is set
to be released April 10, plus selections
of Harts greatest hits and songs from
the Grateful Dead.
Hart will donate 100 percent of the
fees from tickets sold on MickeyHart.net
to music therapy research.
Tickets for the all-ages show are $24.
For more info, visit the drummers web-
site given above. W
Nicole Farber and Paul Zbiek, co-chairs of the 11th
Annual Spin 4 Life.
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By Chuck Shepherd
Weekender Wire Services
EYES ON THE PRIZE
Sri Lanka has, as an un-
written symbol of pride and
culture, the worlds highest
per-capita rate for eye-donation,
according to a January Associ-
ated Press dispatch from Col-
ombo. Underpinning this nation-
al purpose is the countrys
Buddhist tradition that celebrates
afterlives. Hes dead, said a
relative of an eye recipient about
the donor, but hes still alive.
His eye can still see the world.
Doctors even report instances in
which Sri Lankans consider
giving up an eyeball while still
alive, as a measure of virtue. A
new state-of-the-art clinic, fund-
ed by Singaporean donors, is
expected to nearly double Sri
Lankas eyeball exports.
THE WAY THE WORLD
WORKS
-- Melissa Torres was a pas-
senger in an April 2011 auto
accident in Texas City, Texas, in
which the five people involved
were reported uninjured by
police, and indeed, Torres was
released from the Mainland
Medical Center emergency room
after a routine evaluation (for
which she was billed $4,850). In
fact, records from April 2011
until September showed her
balance as $4,850. However, in
December, Mainland learned
that Torres had made an insur-
ance claim against the driver
and settled it for $30,000. The
hospital quickly updated her
balance to $20,211 and filed a
claim against the settlement.
-- Hospitals, of course, are
obligated to render emergency
care to anyone who needs it,
even to undocumented immi-
grants and irrespective of ability
to pay. However, various state
laws, such as New Yorks, also
prohibit hospitals from releasing
a patient who has no safe place
to be discharged to. A January
New York Times report noted
that New York City hospitals
currently house about 300 of
those continuing care patients,
with many in the five-year-long
range and one patient now in his
13th year. (In some states, even,
the laws wording permits pop
drops, in which adult children
leave ailing parents at a hospi-
tal when the children decide
they need a break.)
THE FORCE IS NOT WITH
YOU
-- In November, Rickie La
Touche, 30, was convicted in
Englands Preston Crown Court
of killing his wife in a rage over
her having allegedly destroyed
the Darth Vader and Luke Sky-
walker memorabilia that he had
collected since childhood. And
in January, a judge in Portland,
Ore., ordered a 45-day jail sen-
tence, plus mental evaluation,
for David Canterbury, 33, after
he attacked Toys R Us custom-
ers with a lightsaber in each
hand. And in February in
Brooklyn, N.Y., Flynn Michael
expanded his search for his
stolen $400 custom-made light-
saber. I guess thats the joke,
said Michael, self-pityingly.
Some Jedi I turned out to be.
NAMES IN THE NEWS
-- In 2011, for the first time in
10 years, Jose was not the most
popular baby name in Texas (it
was Jacob), but more interesting
were the outlier names from the
birth register examined by the
Houston Press in December.
Among last years Houston
babies were boys with the first
names Aaden, Zyun, Good-
ness, Godswill, Clever, Hand-
some, Sir Genius and Dallas
Cowboys. Girls names included
Gorgeousgzaiya, AMiracle,
DaeGorgeous and Praisegod.
The newspaper had previously
combed the register of convicts
in Harris County (Houston) and
found Willie Nelson de Ochoa,
Shitia Alford, Petrono Tum Pu,
Charmin Crew and Anal Ex-
ceus.
PEOPLE DIFFERENT FROM
US
-- Bill Robinson, 66, of Deca-
tur, Ga., was arrested on a mis-
demeanor firearm charge in
December for gathering holiday
mistletoe in the best way he
knew: shooting it out of a tree
with a 12-gauge shotgun. The
fact that the tree was in the
parking lot of the suburban
North DeKalb Mall (filled with
holiday shoppers) apparently
completely escaped his attention.
Well, said Robinson to
WGCL-TV, about the time I
did it, I got to thinking about it.
... I guess I assumed that every-
body knew what I was doing.
RECURRING THEMES
Almost No Longer Weird: (1)
Fifteen firefighters on three
crews (estimated cost per hour,
the equivalent of $1,400) were
dispatched to Norwich market in
Norwich, England, in January to
rescue a gull entangled on tree
branches and, according to the
animal rescue society, in dis-
tress. (2) Women in Dado vil-
lage on the southern Philippines
island of Mindanao went on
strike last year to persuade the
men to stop their fighting over
land disputes. (If you do bad
things, a September Agence
France-Presse dispatch quoted
one woman, you will be cut
off, here, motioning below her
waist.) These sex strikes do not
always work, but, reported AFP,
this one did.
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Handy addresses:
NewsoftheWeird.blogspot.com,
WeirdUniverse.net,
WeirdNews@earthlink.net,
NewsoftheWeird.com and P.O.
Box 18737, Tampa FL 33679.
Mostafa Hendi was charged with attempted robbery of the We Buy Gold
store in Hendersonville, N.C., in December, but clerk Derek Mothershead
stopped him. As Hendi reached for the money, Mothershead punched
him in the face, momentarily knocking him out cold. He held Hendi down
with one hand and called 911 with the other, and as the two waited for po-
lice, Mothershead handed Hendi cleanser and paper towels and ordered
him to clean up his blood off of the floor.
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Band reunions are great for
fans, giving them a second
chance to see an artist who
seemed gone for good. While the
tour is always a treat, new albums
sometimes are not, as the energy
that made the band great during
its prime sometimes is no longer
there.
Van Halen fans dont need to
worry about that.
Following a reunion and tours
with singer David Lee Roth, fans
began to speculate about new
music from the re-energized
quartet. This hit a fever pitch last
fall and after a few months of
whispering, the band confirmed
the rumors were true with A
Different Kind of Truth hitting
shelves last week. Although it
has been nearly 30 years since
Van Halen recorded an album
with Roth, the band makes it
sound as though that break never
happened.
The streamlined locomotive
gracing the cover is the perfect
imagery for a band whose hey-
day may be well behind but still
is worthy of respect. After a slow
start with Tattoo, Van Halen
pushes the throttle forward and
quickly hits full speed with
Shes the Woman. After just a
few tracks, it becomes apparent
that the long hiatus hasnt nega-
tively affected Van Halens ability
to make great music. Radio-
friendly anthems like You and
Your Blues are interspersed with
blistering tracks like China
Town and Bullethead, show-
casing everything the band does
well.
Any album from Van Halen
wouldnt be complete without
some controversy. Former band-
mates decried the use of demos
and unfinished tracks and pass-
ing them off as new, but even if
that is the case, the band makes
everything sound brand new
with a healthy dose of California
attitude.
Van Halen has built a time
machine of sorts with A Differ-
ent Kind of Truth. The music is
fresh and fun, and would sound
at home in any one of five differ-
ent decades that the bands career
has spanned. It may not be Van
Halens greatest work, but its
definitely worth a listen.
-- Michael Irwin
Weekender Correspondent
RATING:
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Van Halen
A Different Kind of Truth
ALBUM REVIEWS
VH still has it
charts
8. Bruno Mars: It Will Rain
7. David Guetta/Usher: Without
You
6. Pitbull/Chris Brown: In-
ternational Love
5. Gavin DeGraw: Not Over
You
4. Flo Rida: Good Feeling
3. Katy Perry: The One That
Got Away
2. Jessie J: Domino
1. Adele: Set Fire to the Rain
Top at 8 with Ralphie Aversa
1. VH: A Different Kind Of Truth
2. Adele: 21
3. Paul McCartney: Kisses On
The Bottom
4. Metallica: Beyond Magnetic
5. Various: Now 41
6. The Black Keys: El Camino
7. LMFAO: Sorry For ..."
8. Lamb Of God: Resolution
9. Jay-Z & Kayne West: Watch
The Throne
10. The Fray: Scars & Stories
Top 10 Albums at Gallery of Sound
Los Angeles rockers Bang Tango got
lumped in with the Sunset Strip neon
circus of the hair-band era, though now
two decades removed, it was clearly
something fresh and vital. Taking the
flamboyant charisma of the glam-metal
scene and adding a funked-up, bass-heavy
groove and sinister sense of stylish street
sleaze, its 1989 Psycho Cafe debut
yielded a minor MTV hit in Someone
Like You. Following a host of lineup
changes and eventual breakup, frontman
and sole remaining original member Joe
Leste returned the band to active record-
ing and touring in 2004.
The bands current offering Pistol
Whipped in the Bible Belt is a potent
dose of sticky barroom-floor hard rock.
Leste is still spewing venom with his
razorblade rasp, as evidenced in the thick
Marshall-stacked undercut of Dick in the
System. Bring on the World harkens
back to the infectious, stonewalled funk
of the bands debut. Have You Seen Her
is a bone-aching ballad; Leste vents his
pain like a dejected pub patron at last call,
and the track builds to more of a gripping
Southern soul than fluffed-out melodra-
ma.
Live Life snarls with a party-punk,
Sex Pistols-by-way-of-Aerosmith feel;
virtually no studio polish is used to touch
up the gritty underbelly of the bands
snot-nosed approach. Drivin is not far
removed from the tattoo-parlor rock n
roll of Buckcherry, while the campy,
ska-like rhythm of the title track closes
the record with a decidedly tongue-in-
cheek tone.
To borrow a line from the albums title
track, its good to get it goin on again.
So it is with Bang Tango, a little less
funkier than its heyday, but heavier on the
authentic grimy swagger that is lost on
many of todays contemporaries.
-- Mark Uricheck
Weekender Correspondent
Bang Tango
Pistol Whipped In
The Bible Belt
Rating: W W W1/2
Barroomfloor
hard rock
Those of a certain age might remember
the Is Paul Dead? rumor that swirled
around the Beatles at the peak of their
career. Fans played Beatles tracks back-
ward and carefully examined photographs
for evidence of Paul McCartneys sup-
posed demise.
After listening to McCartneys new
quaint little dalliance with the Great
American Songbook, Kisses on the
Bottom, the question that occurred was,
Is Paul retired?
The record (the title is a line from the
opening track, Im Gonna Sit Right
Down and Write Myself a Letter) fea-
tures songs from the 1930s and 1940s by
some of Americas great early 20th centu-
ry songwriters. It comes dangerously
close to breaching the property line that
early-retiree Rod Stewart has drawn in his
wildly successful, and treacly, series of
Great American Songbook titles,
though McCartneys song choices are less
predictable.
Its pleasures, though small and sleepy,
can be gratifying. It is a more satisfying
listen if treated as a footnote in McCart-
neys repertoire.Harold Arlen, E.Y. Har-
burg and Billy Roses classic Its Only a
Paper Moon features dueling Bucky and
John Pizzarelli on guitars and Diana Krall
chiming in on piano, which she does
throughout the album. The wonderful
My Valentine, a new McCartney com-
position, wouldnt sound out of place on
an Ella Fitzgerald songbook record; and
McCartneys take on Always, a song
written by Irving Berlin in 1925 as a
wedding gift to his wife, is as sweet and
supple as a garden-grown blueberry, and
is suggestive of McCartneys composition
with the Beatles, I Will. Alan Broad-
bents minimal arrangements throughout
the record are exquisite.
Its a charming offering realized with-
out the pressures of sales or reputation to
worry about and a reminder that this
McCartney guy was once a true force.
-- Randall Roberts
Weekender Wire Services
Sleepy Sir Paul
Paul McCartney
Kisses on the Bottom
Rating: W W1/2
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Pinette is
still hungry
for laughs
By Nikki M. Mascali
Weekender Editor
I
t doesnt take long for
food to come up during
a conversation with John
Pinette, which shouldnt
be surprising, really, con-
sidering the titles in the come-
dians discography.
Theres the 1998 CD, Show
Me the Buffet, the 2006 DVD
Im Starvin! and last years
Still Hungry, which is also the
title of the tour that will bring
the voracious Pinette to the F.M.
Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre
Sunday, Feb. 19.
Theres always new material
added, Pinette shared from his
home near Philadelphia dur-
ing a recent phone call with the
Weekender.
The funnyman looks to head-
lines for keeping his act fresh,
believing that theres comedy
in just about everything. He
mentioned the Jan. 13 tragedy
involving the Italian cruise ship
Costa Concordia, which was
helmed by Captain Francesco
Schettino, who ed the ship
before all the passengers were
evacuated.
I would always go down
with the buffet, Pinette dead-
panned. Make sure you tell
people I dont talk about buffets
much anymore for health rea-
sons and restraining orders.
Pinette nds pop culture and
reality television never-ending
founts of bizarre inspiration.
Its kind of broadening my
comic horizons, which Im
always looking to do, he said.
We glorify idiots, stupidity
and bad behavior, its just that
simple. I mean, Storage Wars?
Were ghting over peoples
trash! American Pickers, they
pick trash. We called them
hobos when I was a kid. Now
theyre pickers and they make
$30,000 a week, and they do
public appearances. Good
pick!
But thats not to say Pinette
watches TV with a pen and
paper at the ready.
My manager and my sisters
chide me that Ive lost more
material than Ive written down,
but I think thats a good thing,
he began. I just try to see the
funny side of life. I think thats,
for me, pretty organic. Ive
never been a sit-down-at-a-desk-
and-lets-write-out-notes or take
my notes out on stage and see
how it goes.
Though Pinette will talk about
just about anything, theres one
thing he wont.
I dont get political I think
everyones heard quite enough.
ABoston native, Pinette has
been working the comedy cir-
cuit since the 1980s, following a
brief stint in accounting.
It was a puddle I walked
across, he said. I was not a
very good accountant I was
just told by my family to get
some marketable skills because
I couldnt stay with them.
He soon moved to Los Ange-
les, which was pretty bad, and
I was one of the lucky ones,
he recalled. There was not a
lot of money to be made, but
there was a lot of exposure back
then, much more so than there
is now.
Even with the popularity of
Comedy Central and YouTube,
Pinette feels its much harder
for comics to make it big today
than when he was starting out
in L.A.s popular comedy clubs
and making the eventual rounds
on late-night talk shows.
Comedy Central is really
the main venue for a standup
comic, he said. When I
started, there was plenty of stage
time. Wed work every night,
wed work for $25 and the
nacho and bar tab would be $55
but at least we worked. I
think it is much harder for com-
ics today.
Pinette, who cites Bill Cosby,
Richard Pryor and Buddy
Hackett as inuences because
of their abilities as raconteurs,
knows hes lucky to be doing
something that he loves, though
life on the road can be hard.
Just the travel, leaving the
house, locking the door and go-
ing, OK, time for the journey to
begin, he said is the worst part
of touring. Then once things
are in motion, Im pretty grate-
ful to be out. I do like working,
John Pinette,
Sun., Feb. 19, 7 p.m.,
F.M. Kirby Center
(71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre).
Tickets:
$36.75 via Ticketmaster, box
ofce, 570.826.1100.
Info: johnpinette.com
THREE QUESTIONS
FOR JOHN PINETTE
I DONT GET
POLITICAL
I think everyones
heard quite
enough.
John Pinette
What was the best meal
youve ever had?
Id have to say that
probably most of them would
be in Italian restaurants, but
at the old Desert Inn (in Las
Vegas, now the Wynn), the
only time I did the Desert Inn
with Frank Sinatra. They had
a Chinese restaurant there
that was above and beyond.
And I can tell you exactly
what it was: A thin-sliced
stir-fry flet in pepper, it was
pretty off the hook. I still wake
up with cold sweats.
Three things you always
have in your fridge?
Actually, youd be surprised:
Greek yogurt because it has
protein and the good probiotic
thing, you can tell Im getting
older; cheese, Im kind of
silly with cheese, and those
Weight Watchers ice-cream
bars. First they said they were
two points, then they said
theyre four points now and
I said thats bullshit.
Wheres your favorite
buffet?
I dont really go to buffets
that much anymore, but the
Wynn buffet in Vegas is pretty
off the hook. I kid about food,
but there was like a little tear
running down my eye. Dont
get me wrong, the old days,
I thought, Well, they aint
gonna make any money on
me, and the Wynn is pricey,
its like all-you-can-eat for fve
grand. But boy, its fantastic.
I really do.
But you know what, all pun
aside, bad food (is the worst).
Try to nd a good place to eat
in Des Moines, Iowa, after the
second show at 1 oclock in the
morning
Trying to nd something after
Sundays Kirby Center per-
formance wont be a problem,
though.
Im two hours away my
sisters are going to bring cool-
ers, Pinette said with a hearty
laugh. W
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concerts
BEECH MOUNTAIN LAKES
One Burke Dr., Drums
- Rock the Walls, benefit concerts for
Serento Gardens: March 24 ft. Teddy
Young and the Aces / whiskey and
Woods / Torn / Gone Crazy, $10 ad-
vance, $12 at door, $30 fan pack,
includes admission, T-shirt, poster
and signing the sheetrock that will
be displayed at new location of SG.
THE BOG
341 Adams Ave., Scranton
Phone: 570.341.6761
- Royal Baths / Cherokee Red: Feb.
25, 9 p.m. $5. 21+ w/ ID.
COVE HAVEN
ENTERTAINMENT RESORTS
1.877.800.5380
www.CPResorts.com
- Hypnotist Tim Triplett: March 16-17
- Big Shot (Billy Joel tribute): March
30-31
- Keith Sweat: April 22
F.M. KIRBY CENTER
71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre
Phone: 570.826.1100
- Lisa Lampanelli: Feb. 18, 8 p.m.,
$37.75
- John Pinette: Feb. 19, 7 p.m., $34.75
- Pink Floyd Experience: Feb. 21, 7:30
p.m., $28-$38
- Gaelic Storm / Enter The Haggis:
March 1, 7:30 p.m., $22-$32
- NEPA Philharmonic Beethoven
Festival: March 10, 8 p.m., $35.50-
$73.45
- Ladysmith Black Mambazo: March
15, CANCELED
- The Fresh Beat Band: March 21, 3
p.m., 3 & 6 p.m., $32.40-$42.65
- The Best of Second City: March 23,
8 p.m., $28
- K.Vance / Duprees / Drifters: March
30, 7:30 p.m., $37-$58
- NEPA Philharmonic The Music of
Gershwin: April 14, 8 p.m., $35.50-
$73.45
- Red Green Wit & Wisdom Tour: April
17, 7 p.m., $47.50
- Bob Weir: April 27, 8 p.m., $41.85-
$52.60
- Vicki Lawrence and Mama: May 4, 8
p.m., $25-$45
- Riverdance: May 8, 7:30 p.m., $43-
$63 (on sale 2/10, 10 a.m.)
- Willie Nelson and Family: May 11, 8
p.m., $43-$80 (on sale 2/10, 10 a.m.)
- Tony Bennett: June 2, 8 p.m., $70-
$126
- NEPA Philharmonic Tribute to
Benny Goodman: June 9, 8 p.m.,
$35.50-$73.45
MAUCH CHUNK OPERA
HOUSE
14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe
570.325.0249
mauchchunkoperahouse.com
- Savoy Brown: Feb. 18, 8 p.m., $25
- The Allentown Band: Feb. 19, 5 p.m.,
$15 adults, $10 kids
- Splintered Sunlight: Feb. 25, 8 p.m.,
$17
- The Eilen Jewell Band: March 4, 8:30
p.m., $20
- The Barley Boys: March 9, 8 p.m.,
$20
- Noel V. Ginnity / Taylors Irish
Cabaret: March 10, 8 p.m., $27
- Montana Skies: March 16, 8 p.m., $18
- Steve Forbert: March 23, 7 p.m., $23
- Aztec 2-Step: March 24, 8 p.m., $21
- Denny Siewell Jazz Trio: March 30,
8 p.m., $25
- Willy Porter: March 31, 8:30 p.m., $22
advance, $25 day of
- The Janis Experience: April 14, 8
p.m., $25
- Roger McGuinn: April 20, 8 p.m., $28
- Charlie Hunter Duo: April 21, 8 p.m.,
$20
- Start Making Sense (Talking Heads
tribute) / The Great White Caps: April
28, 8 p.m., $20
- Wishbone Ash: April 28, 8 p.m., $28
- Childhoods End (Pink Floyd tribute):
May 4, 8 p.m., $23
- Marko Marcinko Latin Jazz Quintet:
May 5, 8 p.m., $23
- Bennie and the Jets (Elton John
tribute): May 12, 8 p.m., $23
- Miz: May 19, 8 p.m., $15
- Bill Kirchen / Too Much Fun: May 26,
8 p.m., $23
MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre
Twp.
- Rascal Flatts / Sara Evans / Hunter
Hayes: Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m., $25-$59.75
- Sesame Street Live 123 Imagine w/
Elmo & Friends: March 1-4, TIMES
VARY, $25.60-$37.85
- Monster Jam: March 9-11, TIMES
VARY, $34.30-$49.75
- Harlem Globetrotters: March 16, 7
p.m., $26.60-$127.05
MOUNT AIRY CASINO
RESORT
44 Woodland Rd., Mount Pocono
Phone: 877.682.4791
www.mountairycasino.com
- Ed Kowalczsyk of Live: Feb. 18, 8
p.m., $25-$40, Gypsies
- Gilbert Gottfried: March 3, 8 p.m.,
$20-$30, Gypsies
- Unforgettable Fire (U2 tribute)
March 17, 8 p.m., $10, Gypsies
- Gloriana: April 14, 8 p.m., $25-$40,
Gypsies
NEW VISIONS STUDIO &
GALLERY
201 Vine St., Scranton
570.878.3970
- St. Valentines Massacre: Midnight
Mob / A Social State / The Agarwals
(last performance ever) / Silhouette
Lies / Eye On Attraction / Those
Clever Foxes / Crock Pot Abduction:
Feb. 18, 7 p.m. $8.
PENNS PEAK
325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe
866.605.7325 or visit pennspeak.com.
- Rubix Kube (80s tribute): Feb. 17, 8
p.m., $28
- Tesla: Feb. 18, 8 p.m., $33
- Blackberry Smoke: Feb. 24, 8 p.m.,
$25
- Bruce In The U.S.A.: Feb. 25, 8 p.m.,
$25
- The Saw Doctors: March 2, 8 p.m.,
$32
- Satisfaction (Rolling Stones tribute):
March 3, 8 p.m., $22.25
- Foghat: March 9, 8 p.m., $32
- Warrant / Firehouse / L.A. Guns:
March 30, 8 p.m., $32
- Three Dog Night: March 31, 8 p.m.,
$43.75-$49.25
-The Mickey Hart Band: April 12, 8
p.m., $32
- Glen Campbell: April 19, 8 p.m.,
$49.25-$54.25
- Big Shot (Billy Joel tribute): April
20, 8 p.m.
- The Music of Bill Monroe Featuring
Peter Rowan & The Travelin McCou-
rys: April 22, 8 p.m., $25
- Beatlemania Now: May 4, 8 p.m.,
$25
- Get The Led Out (Led Zeppelin
tribute): May 5, 8 p.m., $41.75
- Dark Star Orchestra (Grateful Dead
tribute): May 31, 8 p.m., $32
- Nitty Gritty Dirt Band: June 2, 8
p.m., $32
- America: June 8, 8 p.m., $43.75-
$49.25
- 7 Bridges (Eagles tribute): June 15, 8
p.m., $25
PENNSYLVANIA THEATRE
OF PERFORMING ARTS
JJ Ferrara Center, 212 W. Broad St.,
Hazleton
570.454.5451
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- ZoSo (Led Zeppelin tribute): Feb. 24,
8 p.m. $15 advance via website, $18 at
door, proceeds benefit center.
REDWOOD ART SPACE
740 Jumper Road, Plains Twp.
- Disengage / Mindset / Praise /
Peace: Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m.
- Title Fight / Pianos Become the
Teeth / End of a Year Self Defense
Family / Halfling: Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m.
- The Ataris / The Queers: Feb. 21, 8
p.m.
- Anti-Flag / The Flatliners / Have
Nots: March 10, 8 p.m.
- Take Offense / Stick Together /
Xibalba / Soul Search: March 20, 8
p.m.
- Left Coast Envy / Count to Four /
August Name: April 6, 6 p.m.
RIVER STREET JAZZ CAFE
667 N. River St., Plains
Phone: 570.822.2992
- Start Making Sense (Talking Heads
tribute) / The Great White Caps: Feb.
18, 8 p.m.
- GDAC 2 nd annual Fundraiser Con-
cert ft. solo Miz / Asiz (Rush tribute)
/ Mother Natures Sons: Feb. 19, 5
p.m.
- Village Idiots: Feb. 23, 8 p.m.
- Vinegar Creek Constituency / Miz:
Feb. 24, 8 p.m.
- Miss Melanie & the Valley Rats: Feb.
25, 8 p.m.
- Sonic Spank / DVS: March 1, 8 p.m.
- The Indobox: March 2, 8 p.m.
- Cabinet / Driftwood: March 3, 8 p.m.
- New Riders of the Purple Sage:
March 8, 7 p.m.
- Eliot Lipp / Alienize: March 9, 8 p.m.
- Bustle in Your Hedgerow (Led
Zeppelin tribute): March 10, 8 p.m.
- Rock the Walls, benefit concerts for
Serento Gardens: March 11, ft. Miz /
Back Home / Giants of Leisure, $10
advance, $15 at door, $35 fan pack,
includes admission, T-shirt, poster
and signing the sheetrock that will
be displayed at new location of SG.
- The Big Dirty / Ol Cabbage: March
16, 8 p.m.
- Garcia Grass: March 17, 8 p.m.
- Zach Deputy: March 23, 8 p.m.
- Kung Fu: March 24, 8 p.m.
- Clarence Spady Band: March 30, 8
p.m.
- Free Music Orchestra / Rogue
Chimp: March 31, 8 p.m.
- Brothers Past: April 20, 8 p.m.
- Miz: April 27, 5 p.m.
- Jam Stampede: April 27, 9 p.m.
SCRANTON COMMUNITY
CONCERTS
Mellow Theater, 501 Vine St. Scranton
Phone: 570.955.1455, www.lackawan-
na.edu, etix.com
Prices vary, student and group rates
available
- Chamber Music Society of Lincoln
Center: Feb. 23, 7 p.m., $25-$30
- Yesterday & Today, an interactive
Beatles show: March 23, 8 p.m.,
$25-$30
- The Kingston Trio: April 20, 8 p.m.,
$25-$30
SCRANTON CULTURAL
CENTER
420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton
Phone: 888.669.8966
- Rain, A Tribute to the Beatles: Feb.
24-26, TIMES VARY, $46.25-$65.25
- NEPA Philharmonic: The Music of
Gershwin Pops III: April 13, 8 p.m.,
$34.50-$73.15
- Shinedown / Adelitas Way / Art of
Dying: April 22, 7 p.m., $42.35
- NEPA Philharmonic Haydn / Brahms,
A German Requiem: April 27, 8 p.m.,
$34.50-$73.15
- Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons:
May 16, $48.25-$93.25
SHERMAN THEATER
524 Main St., Stroudsburg
Phone: 570.420.2808, www.sherman-
theater.com
- Beatlemania Now: Feb. 18, 8 p.m.,
$28-$38
- Phil Vassar: Feb. 24, 8 p.m., $26-$36
- Terror on the Screen / Cerca Trova
/ The Soviet / Refuse the Conformity:
Feb. 25, 6 p.m., $10 advance, $12 day
of
- Conspirator: March 2, 9 p.m., $17
advance, $20 day of
- Dave Dzambo Memorial Concert ft.
Splity Fifty: March 3, 6 p.m., $10
advance, $12 at door
- moe.: March 4, 7 p.m., $27
- City Lights / Warning Level / Ala-
mance / United We Fall: March 9, 6
p.m., $10 advance, $12 day of
- Barstool Blackout Tour: March 24, 10
p.m., $22
- Marky Ramones Blitzkrieg: March
29, 8 p.m., $15
- Hammer of the Gods: March 31, 8
p.m., $28
- Hot Tuna Electric / Steve Kimock:
June 28, 8 p.m., $25-$40
THREE KINGS
603 Route 6, Jermyn
- The Toasters: Feb. 20, 7 p.m., $12-$14
TOYOTA PAVILION AT
MONTAGE MOUNTAIN
1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scran-
ton
- Vans Warped Tour: July 18
- Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem
Festival ft. Slayer / Slipknot / As I Lay
Dying / The Devil Wears Prada /
Asking Alexandria, more: Aug. 4
(pre-sale 4/6)
VINTAGE THEATER
119 Penn Ave., Scranton
570.589.0271
- Aayu / Terror On The Screen /
Warning Level / STA: Feb. 17, 7 p.m.
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ELECTRIC FACTORY
3421 Willow St., Philadelphia
Phone: 215.LOVE.222
- Big Gigantic / Adventure Club: Feb.
18, 8:30 p.m.
- The Pink Floyd Experience: Feb. 25,
8:30 p.m.
- moe.: March 9, 8:30 p.m.
THE FILLMORE AT THE
TLA
334 South St., Philadelphia
Phone: 215.922.1011
- Allstar Weekend: Feb. 16, 6 p.m.
- Chris Webby: Feb. 17, 7 p.m.
- Enstride / Imbala: Feb. 18, 7 p.m.
- Every Avenue / We Are The In
Crowd / Plug In Stereo / The Audi-
tion: Feb. 19, 5 p.m.
- Brothers from Another: Feb. 25, 8
p.m.
- Tyga: Feb. 28, 7 p.m.
- Company of Thieves: Feb. 29, 7 p.m.
- Jim Jones / Dice Raw / Young Gliss
/ Nyemiah Supreme: March 1, 7 p.m.
- Two Fresh / Nit Grit: March 2, 8 p.m.
- August Burns Red / Silverstein /
Texas In July / I the Breather: March
3, 6:15 p.m.
- Jon Anderson: March 7, 7 p.m.
- Young Jeezy: March 8, 8 p.m.
- The White Panda: March 9, 6 p.m.
KESWICK THEATER
Easton Road-Keswick Ave, Glenside,
Pa.
Phone: 215.572.7650
- George Clinton: Feb. 18, 8 p.m.
- 1964 The Tribute: Feb. 24-25, 8 p.m.
- Hot Tuna: March 2, 8 p.m.
- Doug Church-The Voice of Elvis:
March 3, 8 p.m.
- Cowboy Junkies: March 9, 8 p.m.
- Bobby Keys & the Suffering Bas-
tards: March 10, 8 p.m.
- The Irish Rovers: March 15, 8 p.m.
TOWER THEATER
69th and Ludlow Sts. Upper Darby
Phone: 610.352.2887
- Diggy Simmons / Jawan Harris,
more: Feb. 18, 7 p.m.
- Brit Floyd (Pink Floyd tribute):
March 17, 8 p.m.
TROCADERO
10th & Arch St, Philadelphia
Phone: 215.336.2000
- Less Than Jake, more: Feb. 17, 7 p.m.
- Funky Fresh Flashback Vol. 3: Feb.
18, 8 p.m.
- Portlandia The Tour: Feb. 19, TIMES
VARY
- A.M. Analog: Feb. 25, 6 p.m.
- Mindless Self Indulgence: March 7, 8
p.m.
WELLS FARGO CENTER
Broad St., Philadelphia
Phone: 215.336.3600
- Van Halen / Kool & The Gang: March
5, 7:30 p.m.
- The Black Keys: March 10, 8 p.m.
ELSEWHERE IN PA
CROCODILE ROCK
520 Hamilton St, Allentown
Phone: 610.434.460
- Steel Panther: Feb. 17, 7 p.m.
- Attack Attack!, more: Feb. 23, 6 p.m.
- August Burns Red / Silverstein,
more: March 2, 6 p.m.
- Aaron Carter / Dalia Rae: March 7,
5:30 p.m.
GIANT CENTER
950 Hersheypark Dr., Hershey
Phone: 717.534.3911
- Miranda Lambert / Chris Young /
Jerrod Niemann: Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m.
WHITAKER CENTER
222 Market St., Harrisburg
Phone: 717.214.ARTS
- Hot Tuna: March 3, 8 p.m.
- Cowboy Junkies: March 7, 7:30 p.m.
WINTER JIBBERJAM
Radisson Penn Harris Convention
Center Ballroom, Camp Hill
- Feb. 17-18: The Heavy Pets / Sister
Sparrow / Dirty Birds / Turbine / Dr.
Slothclaw / HogMaw / The Happy Dog
/ Wahoo Skiffle Crazies / Muppets
Titanium Stardust Machine / Ele-
mental Groove Theory / FDR & The
New Deal. $15/night presale, through
Jibberjazz.com.
NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY
BEACON THEATER
2124 Broadway, New York, NY.
Phone: 212.496.7070
- Peter Frampton: Feb. 18, 8 p.m.
- Nikolai Baskov: Feb. 19, 8 p.m.
- Adam Savage & Jamie Hyneman:
March 23, 8 p.m.
HAMMERSTEIN BALLROOM
311 W. 34th St, New York, NY.
Phone: 212.279.7740
- Flogging Molly: Feb. 22, 6:30 p.m.
- Legends of Disco: March 31, 7 p.m.
THE FILLMORE AT IRVING
PLAZA
17 Irving Place, New York, N.Y.
Phone: 212.777.6800
- Tesla: Feb. 17, 7 p.m.
- August Burns Red: March 1, 6:30 p.m.
MADISON SQUARE
GARDEN
7th Ave., New York, NY
Phone: 212.465.MSG1
- Romeo: Feb. 23-24, 8 p.m.
- Ricardo Arjona: Feb. 26, 8 p.m.
- The Black Keys: March 12, 22, 8 p.m.
RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL
1260 Ave. of the Americas, NY, NY
Phone: 212.307.717
- Aretha Franklin: Feb. 17-18, 8 p.m.
- Big Time Rush: March 9, 7 p.m.
- Celtic Woman Believe: March 11, 3
p.m.
ROSELAND BALLROOM
239 52nd Street, New York, NY.
Phone: 212.777.6800
- Steve Aoki / Datsik: Feb. 17, 8 p.m.
THE THEATRE AT MSG
7th Ave., New York, NY
Phone: 212.465.MSG1
- Mike Epps: March 3, 8 p.m.
BORGATA HOTEL AND
CASINO
Atlantic City, NJ
Phone:1.866.MYBORGATA.com
- Aaron Lewis: Feb. 17-18, 9 p.m.
- Steve Aoki / Datsik / Autoerotique:
Feb. 18, 10 p.m.
- Lisa Lampanelli: Feb. 19, 8 p.m.
- Foreigner: Feb. 19, 9 p.m.
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compiled by Nikki M. Mascali,
Weekender Editor
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The band has a new album, Changed, scheduled to be released in April and will be joined at the
show by opening acts Sara Evans and Hunter Hayes.
Tickets are $25-$59.75 and are available through Ticketmaster or at the box office. For more info,
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Jim McCarthys Tavern on the Hill: Karaoke
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Robs Pub & Grub: Beer Pong
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Woodlands: Pop Rox, DJ Godfather
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Bart & Urbys: Twisted Team Trivia @ 9:30 p.m.
Breakers, Mohegan Sun: Lucky You
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Chackos: Kartune
Huns West Side Caf: DJ King B
Ole Tyme Charleys: Karaoke
OverPour: Ronnie Williams
River Grille: DJ Ooh Wee
River Street Jazz Caf: Forward: feat. Inadreem, Hostyle and Trippen
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Robs Pub & Grub: Aaron Bruch
Rox 52: Beer Pong
Stans Caf: DJ Slick w/ Karaoke
Thristy Camel, Scranton: Speaker Jam Karaoke and DJ
Tommyboys Bar & Grill: Asialena
Woodlands: DJ Davey B, DJ Data (Club HD)
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Brews Brothers, Pittston: Country Night w/ DJ Crocket
Chackos: Skyfish Riot
Grotto, Harveys Lake: Jerrys Finger
Grotto, Wyoming Valley Mall: John Smith
Honky Tonk: Mr. Echo
Jim McCarthys Tavern on the Hill: DJ Justin
Liams: Rock n Roll Evacuation Benefit for Roller Radicals w/ The
Way, Sucker, Betty Harlot & 3 to Breathe
Luckys Sporthouse: Game Show Trivia 6:30 8 p.m.
Ole Tyme Charleys: Winter Carnival w/ music by This Way to the
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Red Buzzard, Harleigh: Speaker Jam Karaoke and DJ
River Street Jazz Caf: Clarence Spady Band
Robs Pub & Grub: Corruption
Senunas: Gone Crazy Trio
Slate Bar & Lounge: Larry George trio
Stans Caf: 20lb. Head
Tommyboys Bar & Grill: Lee Strumski 5:30-7:30 p.m. then later The
Fallen
Woodlands: (Evolution) DJ Kev DJ Davey B, Rockabilly 45, No Where
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Bar On Oak: Daddy-O & Sax Maniax
Bart & Urbys: Common People Party
Breakers, Mohegan Sun: The Next
Brews Brothers, Pittston: A.M. Radio
Chackos: Hostile Authority
Hops & Barley: 18
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Jim McCarthys Tavern on the Hill: Karaoke Party
Ole Tyme Charleys: Karaoke and DJ Fiyawerx
OverPour: Larry George Band
River Grille: DJ Ooh Wee
River Street Jazz Caf: Start Making Sense Talking Heads tribute
Robs Pub & Grub: Underworld
Rodanos: Hershs 30
th
B-Day Bash w/ Sector One presenting Jay Ski w/
opening set by DJ Hersh
Rox 52: DJ Short & Poor
Scranton Leiderkranz: Speaker Jam Karaoke and DJ
Senunas: DJ Mac
Slate Bar & Lounge: 3
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Stans Caf: Shitz & Gigglez anniversary party
Tommyboys Bar & Grill: book signing for Kelly Sutherland 6-9 p.m., No
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Woodlands: Evoloution w/ DJ Kev DJ Davey B, Soul Band
Sunday:
Bankos: Mr. Echo
Brews Brothers, Luzerne: Robb Brown
Careys Pub: DJ Santiago @ 9:30
River Street Jazz Caf: Gas Drilling Awareness Concert feat. MIZ,
Mother Natures Sons & Asiz
Woodlands: The Tones w/ DJ Godfather
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Elmer Sudds: Charles Hivera
Jim McCarthys Tavern on the Hill: Unplugged Monday - Open Mic
Robs Pub & Grub: NEPA Beer Pong
Tuesday:
Bar Louie: DJ Hersh
El Rincon Latino: Live entertainment by Chuck Paul
Elmer Sudds: Les, Johnny and Friends
The Getaway Lounge: Ronnie Williams
Hops: Mardi Gras Party w/ DJ Bounce
Huns West Side Caf: AJ Jump and Dustin Drevitch
Jim McCarthys: Karaoke
Luckys Sporthouse: Fat Tuesday
Ole Tyme Charleys: Karaoke and DJ EFX
Slate Bar & Lounge: DJ Magnum J
Tommyboys Bar & Grill: Open Mic Night
The Woodlands: Karaoke DJ Godfather
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W
e live in a world that
wants to feel safe and
secure, so we let fear
control us, never allowing our-
selves to step out of our element.
But there are people who are
born to look danger in the eye,
despite the terror they may expe-
rience. Daredevils were created
to be recklessly bold and step in
the fire, even if it means getting
burned.
Lighthouse Harbor Marina has
created an event to attract the
adrenaline thrill-seeking free
spirits with the intention of rais-
ing money for a good cause. It is
holding its first Paupack Plunge
in Lake Wallenpaupack on Sat-
urday, Feb. 18 at 969 Route 507
in Greentown. The plunging will
go on every hour from10 a.m.-3
p.m.
You know, we were sitting
around, and we were trying to
think of something to bring some
attention to the lake during the
winter months and bring people
that normally only come in the
summer, and one of our staff
members said that he always
wanted to do a polar-plunge
thing, and we thought this is
great, and we went with it, said
Kevin Gil, a staff member at
Lighthouse Harbor Marina.
The Paupack Plunges mini-
mum donation is $25, which will
benefit the Tafton Fire Company
Water Rescue Team and Ledge-
dale Volunteer Fire and Rescue
Company. According to Gil,
giving back to both organizations
is important because they volun-
teer their time to ensure safety at
the lake. They help swimmers
who are drowning and assist if a
boat is in a wreck.
All plungers will receive a
T-shirt with a walrus wearing a
scarf with the words Paupack
Plunge written on it. The T-shirt
will also be on sale on the day of
the event for anyone who is in-
terested in taking home a souve-
nir.
One of the people on our
staff, Keely Hamilton, she came
up with the idea and designed the
whole T-shirt, Gil explained.
She does a lot of ads and things
for the marina. She worked very
hard on this project.
The event will also include live
music by Kevin Campion and hot
cocoa and hot dogs for plungers.
Not only is the Paupack Plunge
designed to raise money for a
good cause but also to embrace
competition.
We collected a few door
prizes that we are going to be
giving away, Gil said. And we
are going to give away a few gift
certificates for Lighthouse Har-
bor Marina.
Gil made it clear that he
doesnt plan on making this year
the last Paupack Plunge. He said
he hopes to make it a yearly
event so he can help give back to
the community.
So far 50 people have stepped
up to the plate and have commit-
ted to taking the plunge.
We werent really sure what
type of response we were going
to get, and the response has been
great, he shared.
Even though this is the first
plunge event at Lighthouse Mari-
na, the staff is familiar with the
art of plunging.
We actually watched a few
YouTube videos to see how other
people have done it, and we
found out theres a lot of them
out there, Gil added, laughing.
First timer plungers should
bring a plastic bag for their wet
clothes, a backpack to hold post-
plunge clothes and clean, dry
undergarments to wear after the
plunge. Gil also advised they
bring two towels and be brave.
For some people this event
isnt just about contributing to
charity, its about living out a
dream.
We had a guy that signed up
the other day, and he said this
was on his bucket list, Gil con-
fided. W
Paupack Plunge, Sat., Feb. 18,
10 a.m.-3 p.m., Lighthouse
Harbor Marina (969 Route 57,
Greentown). $25 minimum
donation. Info/registration:
paupackplunge.com.
Though weve had a mild winter, Saturday, Feb. 18s Paupack Plunge is bound to give
plungers a jolt.
Taking the plunge
By Amanda
Riemensnyder
Weekender Intern
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I like hearing people trying

to pronounce it, said Mark
Ciccone, otherwise known
as Aayu, of the creative name he
goes by when hes making the
rounds in his hip-hop career.
Some people think its an
acronym, but its actually pro-
nounced eye-you. The name
came from Sanskrit itll trans-
late to lifespan in English. And
it kind of means something to
me. Its not like a gimmick
name.
Originally from Bucks County,
Aayu is stationed in the Scranton
area and is slated to put on a free
show (and dance party) at the
citys Vintage Theater Friday,
Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. While he feels
mainstream success is relative
to the amount of work that you
put into it, he noted that when it
comes to booking gigs locally,
its a slightly different story.
As far as what I do rap-wise,
its tougher to get booked, its
tougher to get shows, because
what I do isnt pure hip-hop, and
its not punk, its not rock, he
explained. And Im not even
saying Im like some hybrid
music, its just a little different. I
dont really fit into a category
where Im able to get booked as
frequently.
The explanation for his musi-
cal style comes from his varied
roots, where punk and rock
played a prominent role.
I went more the rock avenue
because my mother played bass,
so I learned how to play bass and
drums, and I played in punk
bands, (but I) always liked rap,
Aayu said.
He also toured with Zolof The
Rock And Roll Destroyer, played
bass in a band called Spring
Victory and played drums with
Valencia. And though hes got
that background, his path to
hip-hop was formed out of a
somewhat desolate situation.
I went through a phase of my
life where I was abusing drugs
and alcohol, and my priorities
shifted, he shared. So I got to a
point where all my instruments,
everything I owned instrumental-
ly, was gone I was left with
just, I guess, my voice.
So I started rapping a little bit
when I was in situations where I
wasnt able to use drugs any-
more, like jails and rehab, and I
would just write. And I always
(rapped) for fun, but thats when
it actually took the turn to be a
little bit more serious, because I
felt like I still needed to express
myself in some way.
Aayu is working on a new
album, but his most recent of-
fering, Despite It All, We
Evolved, was released in Octo-
ber and is still available for free
on his website.
I think its important to offer
some of what you do for free
sometimes, he said. Yeah, Ive
got to make a living, Ive got to
make money, but Ill get to that
point if I expose myself to people
through free downloads and stuff
like that.
Hes extremely grateful and
thankful for everybody that sup-
ports what he does, and al-
though Aayus past plays a role in
his music, its not in quite the
way one would expect.
I wouldnt consider myself a
recovery rapper, but its a huge
part of my life, he said. One of
the things that I think is amazing
about hip-hop is the authenticity
about who you are and telling a
story Im not much of a story-
teller in my raps, but Ill bring up
my past.
I more so, except for a couple
times, make fun of it or laugh at
it, because to me, its funny. But
Im the kind of person that finds
humor in a lot of shit that maybe
some people wouldnt. Its funny
to me, its a past, everybodys got
one, and people that dont have
one, you dont know too well. W
Aayus hip-hop sound is influenced by his varied musical background.
Despite it all,
Aayu evolved
By Stephanie DeBalko
Weekender Staff Writer
I wouldnt
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By Nick Delorenzo
Special to the Weekender
A
few weeks ago, I re-
viewed the Droid RAZR,
Motorolas super-slim
super smartphone.
Well, it looks like Motorola
feels that you cant have too
much of a good thing, so it has
given the RAZR a newer, chun-
kier sibling in the RAZR
MAXX.
The RAZR MAXX is identi-
cal in nearly every functional
aspect to the Droid RAZR: It
features an 8 megapixel camera,
a 1.2 Ghz dual-core processor
and 1 gigabyte of RAM. Like its
sibling, the RAZR, it operates
on Verizons 4G high-speed
network. It also features scratch-
resistant Gorilla Glass from
Corning and a reinforced case. It
also shares the Motorola in-
terface running on Android 2.3.5
(Gingerbread).
We now arrive at the one big
difference between the two de-
vices, and this has the potential
to be important: Battery life.
The MAXX features a battery
with nearly 90 percent more
capacity than the original
RAZR. When a phone operates
on a 4G network, battery usage
goes up dramatically youre
pulling in a lot more bandwidth
and giving the processors in the
phone a real workout. This is
where this device shines. The
battery in the MAXX lasts about
21 hours vs. the original RAZRs
12-hour lifespan.
Is this important enough to
justify releasing an entirely new
model? I reluctantly conclude
that it is. The Droid RAZR is a
good phone, no doubt about it.
What stops it from becoming a
great phone is the limited bat-
tery potential. The RAZR
MAXX swaps a tiny bit of sleek
for a whole lot of functional,
and its a worthwhile trade, in
my opinion.
Having a really thin phone is
cool and all, but having one that
works is much better. At 8.9mm,
its still one of the thinnest 4G
phones available (the original
Droid RAZR is just 7.1mm
thick), and it actually seems to
be a bit more comfortable to
handle the original RAZR
was thin enough that it could dig
into your hand if it was gripped
too tightly. If I were Motorola,
Id have released both at the
same time, given the similarities.
The Droid RAZR MAXX
costs $299.99 with a new two-
year contract, and $649.99 at the
full retail price. W
Nick DeLorenzo is director of
interactive and new media for
The Times Leader.
E-mail him at
ndelorenzo@timesleader.com.
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By Ralphie Aversa
Special to the Weekender
A
s many predicted, the
54th Grammy Awards
belonged to Adele. The
songstress swept the ceremony
with her album 21, a perfect
six for six in the categories she
was nominated for. What makes
her feat even more impressive is
that the Brit took home the
three most prestigious awards of
the night: Record, Song and
Album of the Year.
The trophies alone could have
been enough, but there was
more to this narrative, which
actually kicked off before the
ceremony. In a special segment
on 60 Minutes, reporter An-
derson Cooper traveled to
Adeles home for a 15-minute
piece on the artist and her rapid
rise to international fame. The
report commenced shooting in
the fall, prior to Adeles surgery
to remove a polyp on her vocal
cord. The final parts were film-
ed earlier this year.
During filming, Adele ad-
mitted to experiencing paralyz-
ing stage fright, which at times
included projectile vomiting.
While she dismissed the notion
that she would be nervous about
her voice at the Grammys, she
noted that she would be con-
cerned that others thought her
voice sounded OK. Adele, who
clearly had little to no filter
during the interview, said that
she would shit myself before-
hand.
There were no reports of any
accidents before or during her
live performance of Rolling in
the Deep, but the singer started
off a bit shaky and wasnt able
to fully hit the higher notes.
Adele told Cooper that when
she first experienced her throat
problems, she completely lost
the upper range in her voice.
But, by the end of the song,
Adele sounded like 2011s be-
stselling artist.
While the Grammys may have
been Adeles night, the show did
not belong to her alone. Many
minds and hearts were focused
on the death of Whitney Hous-
ton. The 48-year-old was found
dead in her Beverly Hilton hotel
room Saturday evening. An
autopsy was completed Sunday,
but the coroners office is hold-
ing back results pending the
death investigation and toxicol-
ogy results.
With the six-time Grammy
Award winners passing, pro-
ducers were left scrambling
with 24 hours to pay tribute to
Houston. Show host LL Cool J
followed opening act Bruce
Springsteen and The E Street
Band with a prayer. Later, the
Academy commissioned Jennif-
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Always Love You, a Dolly
Parton song Houston covered
for The Bodyguard sound-
track.
The Houston tribute was
followed by a medley of elec-
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Chris Brown. This was Browns
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forced both to cancel. Brown,
who picked up a Best R&B
Album Grammy, also performed
Turn Up the Music and
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David Guetta and Lil Wayne
for I Can Only Imagine.
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Bon Iver wins Best New Artist
and takes his sweet time during
his acceptance speech, Nicki
Minajs bizarre exorcism-
themed performance, the Foo
Fighters score five trophies,
and after accepting Best Rock
Performance, would not leave
the stage. The delay forced the
announcer to introduce the next
presenter, Ryan Seacrest,
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novel approach
A
pparently, the cannabiz
you know, the business
of growing medical mari-
juana isnt all drum circles
and vegan granola. Or at least it
doesnt seem that way according
to Heather Donahue, former
pop-culture icon by way of The
Blair Witch Project and author
of Growgirl. The woman who
infamously once allowed her snot
to drip on a camera lens for the
sake of cinematic authenticity is
also now a former growgirl
whose road to self-discovery has
been paved with uncertainty,
puppies and Sour Diesel strains.
After a breakup and coming to
the stifling realization that there
may not be life after Blair
Witch after all, Donahue de-
cides to start fresh, turning rem-
nants of her past life into cinders
and embarking upon a silent
meditation retreat. Of course, she
meets a man, a pot grower from
Northern California who un-
wittingly changes the course of
her path. Or perhaps a more
astute assessment would be that
he gives her an opportunity
where she seemingly had none.
She moves to his home base,
but thanks to her strong and
independent personality, Dona-
hue finds that shes not content to
be a pot wife, which is basical-
ly the oppressed, domestic house-
wife of the weed world, and she
decides to go into the pot-grow-
ing business herself. Eventually,
she ends up single and back at
square one, except with a puppy,
a fleet of chickens, a country
home and a garage full of ganja.
Though medical marijuana is
legal in California, the require-
ments and laws surrounding it
are sketchy and confounding.
And the illicit nature of not only
engaging in but pioneering a
recreational activity thats illegal
in 34 states drives Donahue to
the brink of anxiety and insom-
nia. Weed may be recognized as
a universal, if prohibited, tool of
leisure and relaxation, but if
youre the one growing it, it
seems to be a catalyst for shit-
your-pants-because-youre-con-
stantly-in-fear-of-getting-caught
moments. And actually, Donahue
details an incident where she
does, indeed, shit her pants, but it
has nothing to do with the fuzz.
The names and details of peo-
ple and incidents in Growgirl
have been changed for obvious
reasons, but writing a book de-
tailing her dalliances still seems
like a risk for Donahue to have
taken. Then again, she probably
needed a new way to make mon-
ey after inconceivably busting out
of the pot industry after only a
year.
Its a good thing she did, be-
cause Growgirl is not just a
guide to the pitfalls and stress of
growing grass. Its also the story
of a girl who found fame far too
abruptly and was left with no
foreseeable future. Donahue
comes across as someone who
has never quite fit into the con-
straints of mainstream society,
but who also didnt fit the hippie-
dippy ideal of living in a male-
dominated pot-growing commu-
nity.
I believe in the preternatural
wisdom of trees, though I also
shave my armpits, she writes at
the start of the book.
Donahue hasnt completely
found herself, but she seems to
realize that finding yourself
doesnt end with one final solu-
tion. It comes from a lifetime of
letting go.
Growgirl
by Heather Donahue
Rating: W W W W
Gone
to pot
By Stephanie DeBalko
Weekender Staff Writer
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movie review
A
strong aroma of The
Notebook wafts from
The Vow, the new scent-
ed candle of a romantic drama
that somehow enchanted audi-
ences this past weekend. Both
star Rachel McAdams and a
younger male costar. Her charac-
ters come from stodgy, wealthy
upbringings but harbor artistic
passions. Their men are working
class but rich in love and rippling
abdominal muscles. The girls
parents, of course, disapprove of
the relationships. Memory loss
even plays a pivotal role in both
movies.
The Vow hopes that these
similarities will evoke the long
ago warm and fuzzies of The
Notebook. This leads to a movie
with no style just another
artists greatest hits lazily sung in
a different key.
Paige (McAdams) and Leo
(Channing Tatum) live a happily
married hipster life in Chicago.
Shes a sculptor with a rising
reputation. He runs a recording
studio. Theyre nauseatingly in
love with each other, so its no
surprise that Paige makes a pass
at him while theyre stopped at
an intersection. The timing is
unfortunate. Moments after she
unbuckles her seat belt, a snow-
plow hits their car from behind.
Leo gets some cuts and bruis-
es. Paige endures massive brain
trauma. When she comes to,
Paige has no recollection of Leo.
The past five years or so are a
blank slate. She has no memory
of becoming an artist, of separat-
ing herself from her family or
even going vegetarian. Paiges
doctor urges her to return to her
normal routine, a plan her es-
tranged, wealthy parents (Sam
Neill and Jessica Lange, both
wearing permanent scowls) im-
mediately dismiss. Leo is ada-
mant and brings Paige to a now-
unfamiliar world.
She struggles. Possessions,
keepsakes and friends become
irritants, and the familiar, fancy-
pants patterns of her family beck-
on. Paige also finds her former
fiance, Jeremy (Scott Speedman,
whose aerodynamic hair marks
him as a villain), appealing. The
vagaries on neurology are one
thing, but Paiges family, happy
to get a fresh start, keeps Leo at
arms length. Still, he tries, even
taking Paige on a date in the
hopes that his love will trigger
something.
Based on true events, The
Vow is obviously inspired by
The Notebook. But the more-
recent effort never aspires to the
syrupy grandeur of its prede-
cessor. Director Michael Sucsy
and his screenwriters are so busy
entertaining us by association
and obvious visual clues that
The Vow proceeds with a ten-
tative politeness.
As Paige finds her way back to
being herself, she relearns some
hard truths, but Sucsy shrugs
them away into the benign, pleas-
ant scenery. The leads perform-
ances fail to engage us. Instead
of being romantic, Tatums mar-
ble-mouthed stoicism casts
doubts as to how Leo got to date
two with Paige. McAdams, once
a vivacious and feisty performer,
continues to saunter toward bland
mass appeal. Her rising pop-
ularity stems from two factors:
Commitment to a certain kind of
material time-addled romanc-
es and that shes pretty
enough so women dont instinc-
tively hate her. Her charisma is
evaporating.
Whats so frustrating about
The Vow is it never peels away
layers. Everything is predictable
and soothing, including the co-
pout ending. Leos devotion,
Tatums chiseled ass and the
movies familiarity will stir
young romantics. Clearly, Sucsy
knows the audiences expecta-
tions. Too bad theyre barely met.
If The Vow had displayed a
little more effort, maybe the film
would have filled our hearts
instead of drooping our eyelids.
Read more of Petes cinematic
musings at whatpeteswatching.
blogspot.com or follow
@PeteCroatto.
Rachel McAdams as Paige and Channing Tatum as Leo in The Vow.
By Pete Croatto
Weekender Correspondent
A vow to not keep
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theater listings
ACTORS CIRCLE AT
PROVIDENCE
PLAYHOUSE
(1256 Providence Rd, Scran-
ton, reservations:
570.342.9707, actorscir-
cle.org)
The 39 Steps: Feb.
17-19. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m., Sun.,
2 p.m. $12 GA, $10 seniors,
$8 students. From the novel
by John Buchan and movie
by Alfred Hitchcock. Reserva-
tions suggested, call.
CORNER BISTRO
DINNER THEATRE
(76-78 S. Main St. Carbondale,
570.282.7499)
The Sensuous Senator: Feb.
24-25, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 26, 2:30 p.m.
$23/person for dinner and show. All
seats by advance reservations, call.
COUGHLIN HIGH SCHOOL
DRAMA CLUB
(80 N. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre,
570.406.3976)
Legally Blonde-The Musical:
March1-3, 7 p.m., March 4, 2 p.m.
$10/all ages, senior citizens discount
night March1, 55+, $7. Tickets day of
show only at door. For info, call.
DIETRICH THEATRE
(60 E. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock,
570.996.1500, dietrichtheater.com)
Life On Mars-After School Players
Theater Arts Show: Feb. 25, 11 a.m. $5.
Written and produced by the stu-
dents.
F.M. KIRBY CENTER
(71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre,
570.826.1100)
Fiddler on the Roof: Feb. 15-16,
7:30 p.m., $30-$60
Proof: Feb. 25, 8 p.m., $17-$37
KINGS COLLEGE
THEATRE:
(Admin. Bldg., 133 N. River St., Wilkes-
Barre, 570.208.5825)
Kings Players will perform The
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling
Bee: Feb. 16-18, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 19, 3:30
p.m. Tale of overachievers angst
chronicling the experience of six
adolescent outsiders vying for spell-
ing championship. $10; non-Kings
students/senior citizens, $5.
KISS (KIDS INNOVATING
STAGE & SOUND) THEATER
(in old movie theater at Wyoming
Valley Mall), kisstheatre.org,
570.991.1818/0844)
The Musical Adventures of Flat
Stanley JR.: Feb. 17-18, 7 p.m., Feb. 18-19,
2 p.m.
MARYWOOD UNIVERSITY
PLAYERS
(2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton,
570.348.6211, ext. 2161)
Once Upon a Mattress Musical:
Feb. 25, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 26, 2 p.m. $12,
$7 senior/student. Info: snyderj@ma-
rywood.edu, 348.6268.
MUSIC BOX PLAYERS
(196 Hughes St., Swoyersville:
570.283.2195 or 800.698.PLAY or
musicbox.org)
The Full Monty: Feb. 17-19, 24-26,
March 2-4. Fri.-Sat., curtain 8 p.m.,
Sun., 3 p.m. Buffet dinner 90 minutes
before curtain. Tickets for dinner and
show and show-only. Tony-Award
winning musical about out-of-work
blue-collar workers who strip to
make ends meet. Call for reserva-
tions.
Auditions for upcoming murder
mystery: Feb. 20-21, 7 p.m. Men and
women ages 16+. Will be asked to read
from script.
Auditions for Elvis-inspired musical
All Shook Up: Feb. 27-28, 7 p.m. Men
and women ages 14+. Bring sheet
music of song of choice, may be
asked to read from script. Brief dance
combo will be taught, dress accord-
ingly, bring jazz, tap shoes if
possible. All roles open,
accompanist provided.
THE PHOENIX
PERFORMING
ARTS CENTER
(409-411 Main St., Duryea,
570.457.3589, phoenix-
pac.vpweb.com, phoenix-
pac08@aol.com)
Bye Bye Birdie Musical:
March 23-April 1.
SCRANTON CULTURAL
CENTER
(420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton)
South Pacific: March 23-25, times
vary, $46.25-$67.25
SHAWNEE PLAYHOUSE
(570.421.5093, theshawneeplay-
house.com)
OCarolans Farewell to Music: Feb.
17, 8 p.m., Feb. 19, 2 p.m. $20/adults,
$18/seniors, $15/children.
Thoroughly Modern Millie Present-
ed by Worthington Players: Feb. 19,
23-24, 26, 2 p.m., Feb. 18, 25, 8 p.m.
$18/adults, $15/seniors, $10/children.
THE UNIVERSITY OF
SCRANTON
(Royal Theatre of the McDade Center
for Literary and Performing Arts)
Fuddy Meers: Feb. 24-26, March
2-4; Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. Ticket
prices vary. Call 570.941.4318.
WYOMING SEMINARY
MIDDLE SCHOOL PLAYERS
(Amato Auditorium at the Lower
School, 1560 Wyoming Ave., Forty
Fort)
As You Like It: Feb. 17-18, 7 p.m.
Open to public; donations taken at
door, all proceeds benefit area orga-
nization supporting the rebuilding of
Haiti. W
-- compiled by Amanda
Riemensnyder, Weekender
Intern
Send your listings to:
weekender@theweekender.com,
90 E. Market Street Wilkes-Barre
PA18703 or fax to 570.831.7375.
Deadline for publication is
Mondays at 2 p.m.
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BENEFITS / CHARITY
EVENTS
5th Annual Ski for the Cure
Breast Cancer Awareness
Day Feb. 25, Jack Frost Ski Area (1
Jack Frost Mountain Road, Blakeslee).
Registration 8 a.m. Pledge Ski-A-Thon
sheets, jfbb.com. Pink Olympic Race
Gates, 8:30-10:30 a.m., medals 2 p.m.
Dedicated Runs 11 a.m. $2/every lift
pass, proceeds benefit Susan G.
Komen for the Cure NEPA. Drawings,
games, giveaways. Info: 570.443.8425
x 2503.
12th Annual Mardi Gras Cel-
ebration Feb. 17, 6-10 p.m., Radisson
Lackawanna Station Hotel. $65. By
United Neighborhood Centers of
Northeastern Pennsylvania. Doug
Smiths Dixieland All Stars, silent
auction, gaming tables, fortune
tellers, grand prize vacation at Cove
Haven Resorts. Benefits Angels Attic.
Info: 570.346.0759, uncnepa.org.
American Red Cross
Blood Drive: Feb. 23, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.,
LIFE Geisinger Scranton (2300 Adams
Ave., Scranton). Attendees may tour
day health center/enjoy light refresh-
ments until 5 p.m. To make appoint-
ment, call 1.800.395.8759. No appoint-
ment needed for open house.
Angels for Aubree Feb. 23, 4-9
p.m., Backyard Ale House (523 Linden
St., Scranton). $20, at door or at
AngelsforAubree@yahoo.com. Ticket
includes food, choice of one drink
(beer, well mixed, wine), raffles,
entertainment. Benefits Aubree
DeFazio, born in Nov. with complica-
tions; will assist family with medical,
prescription, other expenses.
Arts YOUniverse (47 Franklin
St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.970.2787)
Special Event featuring blind
performers from across Pennsylva-
nia: Feb. 17, 6 p.m. $5. Classical, jazz,
original compositions on piano, vocal
standards, paintings. Artists: Carol
Kozak, Joe Bogwist, Vivian Williams,
John Sutton, Sue Showers, Bronwen
Tagoe. Proceeds benefit Blind Associ-
ation and Luzerne Council for the
Blind.
Benefit For Tina Feb. 17, 6-9 p.m.,
Bart and Urbys, Wilkes-Barre. Prizes
to be raffled. To raise awareness for
melanoma cancer and support Tina
Mosca, suffering from the disease.
Candys Place (570.714.8800)
11th Annual Spin 4 Life: Feb. 25, 7
a.m.-4 p.m., Candys Place (190 Welles
St., Forty Fort). $20/45-minute ride,
includes T-shirt. Free refreshments,
mini massages. All proceeds benefit
free programs at Candys Place,
Brandon J. Case Memorial Scholar-
ship. Call to reserve.
Leadership Offers Laughter
One-Night-Only LOL Come-
dy Night March 3, 7 p.m., Brews
Brothers West (75 Main St., Luzerne).
$15, at door or 570.446.8992,
610.653.6841. Joe Bryan, Jeannine
Luby, Teri Granahan. Proceeds sup-
port World Laughter Day 2012, Festiv-
al of Laughs. Info: facebook.com/
LeadershipOffersLaughter.
Mardi Gras Bash to Benefit
GAR Band Feb. 18, 7 p.m.-2 a.m.,
Wilkes-Barre Twp. Fire Hall. $20/
advance, $25/door. 21+. Music by
Search Party, ByGeorge DJ Service.
Open bar, buffet. Shot drinkers,
BYOB. E-mail garbandspon-
sors@gmail.com for advance tickets.
Paupack Plunge Feb. 18, 10 a.m.-3
p.m., Lighthouse Harbor Marina (969
Rte. 507, Greentown). Must register,
min. donation $25. Participants walk
into water from shore, 10 people/
hour. Prizes. Music by Kevin Campion,
refreshments. Under 18, guardian
signs waiver, present at plunge.
Snow date, Feb. 19. Info: paupack-
plunge.com, 570.857.0220, paupack-
plunge@lighthouseharbor.com.
Benefits Tafton Water Rescue Team
and Ledgedale Dive Team.
Pink Elegance on Parade
Fashion ShowFeb. 19, 1 p.m.,
Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel,
Scranton. Encouraged to wear pink.
Basket raffles, lunch, prize. Cash bar.
Payment in advance, no tickets at
door. Reserve by Feb. $40/adults,
$15/kids, call 570.947.5852. Benefits
NEPA Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
P+J Comedy Presents Joe
Matarese / Benefit for
Boarding for Breast Cancer
Feb. 25, 20th Ward (2028 Pittston
Ave., Scranton). $10, featuring Jeremy
Pryal, Paul Spratt, Chuck Buono,
Tommy Comer, Joe Matarese. For
more info go to PSpratt.com.
We Are Not Saints Stan-
dup Comedy Tour to Benefit
Clem-Mar House Feb. 18, 8 p.m.,
Nesbitt Medical Arts Building (518
Wyoming Ave., Kingston). $20, tickets
at Clem Mar House locations (540
Main St., Edwardsville; 2860 SR 309,
Dallas), clemmarhouse.org/comedy.
Felon OReilly, Ian Harvie, Amy Dresn-
er.
WFTE FM90.3/105.7 Get On
the Air Benefit Concerts
Chris Zawatsky: Feb. 18, Chestnut
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GROTTO PIZZA AT HARVEYS LAKE
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475 E. Northampton St., W-B
829-7833
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Kitchen & Bar Hours:
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Tuesday - Saturday 4pm- 2am
Serving Great Burgers, Wings, Salads, Pizza, Seafood and more
Tuesdays: Spaghetti &Meatballs for under $6;
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TUESDAY: LES ANDJOHNNY ANDFRIENDS
WEDNESDAY: ROBB BROWNANDFRIENDS
MONDAY: CHARLES HAVIRA
WILKES-BARRES ORIGINAL BEER BAR SINCE 1992.
dish
By Nikki M. Mascali
Weekender Editor
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hen Michael J. Smith
of Top Shelf Catering
in Clarks Summit want-
ed to kick things up a notch, he
looked to a Christmastime tradi-
tion of his.
Ive been home brewing since
I was about 19 years old, he said.
I brew only once a year at
Christmas I wanted to mix my
love of craft-beer home brewing
with my love of food.
And thus, the inaugural NEPA
Home Brew Competition will
be held Sunday, Feb. 19 at Andy
Gavins (1392 N. Washington
Ave., Scranton).
We cook for families of four,
parties of 12 or less, cook-in-your
kitchen type of stuff, Smith
explained when Dish sat down
with him at Andy Gavins recent-
ly. Instead of doing things off
premises and bringing everything
in Sternos, we like to do all fresh
ingredients right in front of the
guests it brings a little bit of a
performance aspect to it.
I was looking for something a
little on the bigger side, a little
more high profile.
So Smith partnered with Andy
Gavins and Simply Homebrew
of Drums, and the competition
began to take shape.
As of last week, Smith had
eight competitors for a total of 10
beers. He expects to receive most
of the entries the day before or
the day of the event. Home brew-
ers can find the entry form at
topshelfcateringpa.com; the fee is
$20 per competitor and $10 per
additional beer in advance, or
$25 and $15 respectively the day
of the event. There is a nomi-
nal cover charge for the public.
Brewers will need to drop off
their beers between 10 a.m.-noon,
and their entry fee includes a
catered breakfast buffet.
The only criteria that we have
is that the beer is brewed at
home, it has to be here by noon
on the day of the competition,
and it has to be at least 24 ounc-
es, Smith said.
Judging will begin around 1
p.m. The panel features Chip the
Beer Guy from Rock 107, Guy
Hagner of Susquehanna Brew-
ing Co., Joe Granahan of Mos-
cow and Alexandra Gill and
Christopher Czwazka from The
Office Beer Bar & Grill in
Ridgewood and Montclair, N.J.
Well do a double-blind tast-
ing, so every beer is going to be
split up into two-ounce portions,
Smith explained. Everyone is
going to taste through the beers
the first time, take about a two or
a three-hour break, let everyones
palates clean up, let everyone
sober up, and then go through the
beers once again.
In between, there will be mu-
sic, including a headline appear-
ance by Midnight Sons, a sam-
pling station from Carbondales
Three Guys and a Beerd
Brewing Company and beer-
centric food by Smith, who will
also emcee the event.
The menu includes beer-bat-
tered appetizers, grilled strip
steak with Ommegang Three
Philosophers demi glace, a
flatiron roulade with a barley
wine sauce and Blue Moon fish.
Im doing a strictly molec-
ular-gastronomy dessert, Smith
said. Its a new type of cooking
style where you take algae ex-
tracts and chemicals and create
essentially faux caviar, its like
small little spheres that are soft to
the touch, but burst in your
mouth the same way a good
Beluga caviar would. Its 100
percent pure flavor, and you have
to use un-carbonated beer, so Im
doing it with different (lambics),
theres going to be raspberry,
apple, cherries, peach and po-
megranate all served over vanilla
ice cream and sorbets.
The winner of the NEPA
Home Brew Competition will
land a cash prize and be tapped
at Andy Gavins, but Smith wants
Sundays event to be more than
just a showdown among home
brewers.
A lot of people who enter a
beer competition, theyre looking
for feedback on their beer. Were
just looking to have a celebration
that the beer renaissance has
come to Northeastern Pennsylva-
nia I just wanted people to
create good beer and everybody
to get together and have a good
time. W
Send your food and drink
news to
nmascali@theweekender.com
or call 570.831.7322.
The inaugural NEPA Home Brew Competition will be
held Sunday, Feb. 19 at Andy Gavins in Scranton.
I wanted to mix my love of craft-beer
home brewing with my love of food.
Organizer Michael J. Smith
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ike Busch has been tinkering
with toys for years. But now
his tinkering has turned to
a full time profession with
motorcycles. Anatural
handyman, Mike can build just about anything,
and his skills within the automotive industry have
just been taken to a new level with the opening of
his new business, Bombshell Custom Cycles. His
shop is private for now, making customized bikes
for personal clients, but hell soon be expanding
to a public consumer location.
Hes a one-stop shop and handles all the
fabrication and work including the paint job.
Nationally recognized in the motorcycle
magazine, The Horse, Mikes talent is already
known across the United States and he resides
right here in NEPAs own backyard. Just who is
Mike Busch?
What made you choose your
profession? I have always been building,
creating, breaking, xing and modifying things.
I came to the conclusion a few years ago that its
time to take it to a public level.
Hobbies: I really dont have any hobbies.
I carried all of the things most people consider
hobbies into my workplace. I try to make
everything that I do benecial to myself and the
important people around me. I dont go out. I
dont drink. I dont party.
Favorite quote: Anything from Futurama.
Claim to fame: I guess my current and
previous work. How many people locally can say
they built an old car and sent it overseas? I must
be doing something right.
Favorite thing about the area: Lack of
originality. Straighten out your hats, wear clothes
that t, lose the fake tan and be open-minded and
appreciative.
Favorite aspect of your job: Im my own
boss.
One thing most people dont know
about you: I am a very open person with all of
the people that know me. I guess I can say that
most people dont know that I dont like spicy
food. Took me 10 minutes to think about that.
One thing youve always wanted to
do: What Im doing now. I literally built my
shop with my own two hands, so I can have a
comfortable, heated workplace to build awesome
things.
What you wanted to be when you grew
up: Owning a successful business with my wife.
Current passion: First passion is my
beautiful wife Marsa. Second passion is what
this article is all about. Creating original things
that make other people happy. Functioning works
of art that you can ride or drive. ...
Who is...
Fabricator, hot rod builder,
custom bike builder, jack of
all trades, master of none,
Bombshell Custom Cycles
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ERIC SANDROSKI PHOTOGRAPHY
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EVENTS
Bloomsburg Theatre En-
semble (Alvina Krause Theatre, 226
Center St., Bloomsburg, 570.784.8181,
800.282.0283, bte.org)
The Taming of the Brew: April 14,
7-11 p.m., Caldwell Consistory, Blooms-
burg. $75, exclusively for sale online,
4/customer. Fundraiser featuring
microbrews, food, entertainment,
beer- tasting talk, silent auction,
50/50 raffle. Info: tamingofthebre-
w.org.
B.P.s Open House Valen-
tines Party Feb.11, doors 6 p.m.,
buffet 6:45 p.m., music 8 p.m., Taylor
Hose Company Reception Hall (614
Union St., Taylor). Cameron Avenue,
Take 3. Beef and gravy, chicken
marsala, pasta vodka & alfredo
sauce, cake, more. BYOB (beer, wine,
soda). $32.50. Party only $20. Bever-
age given, $8. Call 570.457.7665.
RSVP, no tickets at door.
Breslau Hose Co. No. 5 La-
dies Auxiliary Potato Pan-
cake and More Food Sale Feb.
18, noon-5 p.m. Potato Pancakes,
haluski, pierogie, red clam chowder,
homemade baked goods. Proceeds
benefit Hose Co. Info: 570.817.1937.
Buck Hill-Skytop Music Fes-
tival An Intimate Cabaret Evening
with Mark Janas and Andy Gale, Feb.
25, 7:30 p.m., Cohen Recital Hall, Fine
Arts and Performing Arts Center,
East Stroudsburg University. What is
the difference between Classical and
Romantic Ballet demonstration, Feb.
29, 7:30 p.m., Koehler Fieldhouse
Studio, ESU. Info: buckhillskytop-
fest.org.
Chicory House and Folklore
Society (www.folkloresociety.org,
570.333.4007) events:
Contra Dance: March 3, 7 p.m.,
Church of Christ Uniting (776 Market
St., Kingston). $9/adults, reduced for
families. Music by Contra Rebels,
fiddlers Todd Clewell, Barb Shmidtt,
Henry Koretzky on guitar, calling by
Karl Senseman. No partner/experi-
ence needed.
Choral Arts of Luzerne
County (www.choralartslc.org)
Spring Auditions/Rehearsals: Tues.,
7-9:30 p.m., Church of Christ Uniting
(190 South Sprague Ave., Kingston).
Openings for sopranos, altos, tenors,
basses. Music features Missa Brevis
by Zoltan Kodaly, Rejoice in the
Lamb by Benjamin Britten. Concerts:
Wilkes-Barre, April 28; Hazleton, April
29.
Clifford Community Youth
Group
Ziti With Your Sweetie Dinner
Theater: Feb. 25, 3 p.m., Clifford Fire
Hall (Rte. 106, Clifford). $8. Salad, ziti
w/ meatballs, beverage, dessert.
Murder, Mayhem & Marshmallow
Salad. For tickets, call 570.222.3331,
222.4344, some at door.
Comedy Stand-Off Wed. in
March, 9 p.m. (arrive by 8:30 to sign
up), Clarion Hotel & The Hub Lounge
(300 Meadow Ave., Scranton). Per-
form 5-7 min. routine, top 3 picked
each week. Top 12 perform April 12,
top 5 picked by Scott Bruce for a
show, date TBA.
ConynghamUnited Metho-
dist Church (411 Main Street,
Conyngham, 570.788.3960, conyngha-
mumc.com)
Sisters: Tues., 10 a.m. Beth Moore
study, Jesus, the One and Only. All
women welcome.
GLIFE: Pre-K-Grade 5 Youth Group:
Feb. 19, 6 p.m. New youth welcome.
Soup & Devotions: starting Feb. 29,
noon. Soup, bread, dessert served
each week through April 4.
March Into Reading Drop-Off: until
Feb. 29. New and used books in good
condition for ages 5-7.
Craft Fair: March 25. Sign up in
social hall by Feb. 26.
Crystal Cabin Fever through
Feb. 26, Sculpted Ice Works (Lake-
ville, on Rt. 590). $10/adults, $6/ages
3-15. Feb. 15, networking event for
area Chambers of Commerce. Con-
tact local Chamber for info. Live
ice-carving competitions, Feb. 25,
noon-4 p.m.; Feb. 26, noon-3 p.m.
Open weekdays, Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.,
Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: crystalcabin-
fever.com, 570.226.6246.
Dietrich Theater (60 E. Tioga
Street, Tunkhannock, 570.996.1500,
www.dietrichtheater.com) calendar
of events:
Kids Classes:
Quilting for Kids: Wed., through
March 28, 3:30-5 p.m. Ages 6+. $6/
class.
After School Theater Arts: Wed.-
Thurs., through Feb. 25, 3:30-5:30
p.m. Middle, high school. Free. Theme
is Life on Mars, performance Feb.
25, 11 a.m.
Young at Art: Trash to Treasures
for Preschoolers: Feb. 16, 23, March 1,
10-10:45 a.m. Ages 4-5. $35.
Trash to Treasures: Ages 5-8, Feb.
17, 24, March 2, 4-5:30 p.m.; Ages 9-12,
Feb. 16, 23, March 1, 4-5:30 p.m. $35/
series of 4 classes. All materials
provided.
Trash to Treasures Together: Feb.
17, 24, March 2, 10-10:45 a.m. Ages 3-4.
$35.
Intergenerational Classes:
Quilting for Everyone: Wed.,
through-March 28, 6-7:30 p.m. All
ages. $6/class. No experience re-
quired, all materials provided.
Open Studio: Feb. 20-21, 27-28;
March 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, 7-8:30
p.m. Ages 13+. $50/series of 4 classes
or $15/class.
Adult Classes:
Decorative Painting: Feb. 15, 22, 29,
March 14, 21, 28, noon-3 p.m. Ages 16+.
$20/class + cost of painting surface.
Preregistration required, call.
Pottery & Sculpture for Beginners:
Feb. 16, 23, March 1; March 8, 15, 22, 29,
7-8:30 p.m. Ages 13+. $60/4-class
series. All materials supplied.
Jewelry Making: Easy Earrings &
Bracelets: Feb. 20, 6-9 p.m. Ages 16+.
$60. All materials supplied.
Special Events:
Hiking Through the Natural Beauty
of Pennsylvania: Feb. 18, 11 a.m. Free.
Folk Music Benefit: Feb. 26, 3 p.m.
Admission by donation. In response
to the flood of 2011.
Doug Smith Music (dougsmith-
bass@comcast.net, 570.343.7271)
Feb. 21, 8 p.m.-midnight, Mardi Gras
celebration, Poor Richards Pub (125
Beech St., Scranton). Doug Smiths
Dixieland All-Stars.
Eastern Pocono Animal Alli-
ance Spay/Neuter Clinic in
need of volunteers, one day/week to
check in clients, more; arrive by 8:15
a.m., commit to every week. Positions
to help w/ vaccination clinics, sub-
stitute desk work. Stop in to office in
back of Rainbow Plaza, Route 209,
Brodheadsville, visitepaaonline.com,
call 570.994.5846.
Entertainment Unlimited
Events:
St. Pattys Day Spectacular: March
17, doors 5 p.m., dinner 5:45-6:45 p.m.,
dancing 7-11 p.m., Genettis Best
Western (77 E. Market St., Wilkes-
Barre). $35, deluxe buffet, cash bar.
The Poets, Frankie and the Corvettes,
The Fab 3 (Beatles tribute). To re-
serve, call 1.800.830.7463, Genettis at
570.825.6477, Klines Shoes at
575.4912 or Joe Tutino at 457.2808.
Everything Natural Health
Food Store (426 S. State St.,
Clarks Summit)
Hand Drumming: Freestyle Drum
Circle: every second/fourth Sat., 1-4
p.m. No experience required, drums,
percussion provided.
Greater Hazleton Chamber
of Commerce events (20 W.
Broad St.):
Chamber Breakfast Program:
Congressman Lou Barletta, Feb. 23,
7:45-9 p.m., Capriottis Palazzo (1
Banks Ave., McAdoo).Rep. Tarah
Toohil, March 21; Senator John Yud-
ichak, April 25; Luzerne County
Council, May 31. $15/members, $20/
non-members. Full breakfast. Call
570.455.1509.
The Greater Scranton Cham-
ber of Commerce events:
Womens Network Luncheon: Feb.
15, noon-1 p.m., Posh at The Scranton
Club (404 N. Washington Ave., Scran-
ton). $20/member, $30/non-member.
Mardi Gras Business Card Ex-
change: Feb. 21, 5-7 p.m., Hilton
Scranton & Conference Center (100
Adams Ave., Scranton). Free. Door
prizes.
Harveys Lake American
Legion Post 967 Meeting Feb.
20, 7:30 p.m., 4907 Memorial High-
way. Saint Patricks Day Dinner to be
discussed. Food served after meet-
ing.
JimThorpe events:
18th Annual WinterFest Weekend:
Feb. 18-19. Ice/wood carvers. Mug
Walk, $10. For kids under 12, pinata-
busting, downtown train station,
noon both days. Sat., 12:30-3:30 p.m.,
Faculty Brass; 8:30 p.m., Savoy
Brown, Mauch Chunk Opera House,
for tickets, call 570.325.0249 or visit
MauchChunkOperaHouse.com. Sun., 5
p.m., The Allentown Band, Opera
House. For info, call 325.5810, visit
JimThorpe.org.
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Let it all hang out
The Music Box Players will present The Full Monty Feb. 17-19, 24-26 and March 2-4 at The Mu-
sic Box Dinner Playhouse (196 Hughes St., Swoyersville).
The Tony Award-winning musical focuses on unemployed blue-collar workers who strip to make
ends meet youll have to find out for yourself if anyone actually drops trou at the Music Box,
though.
The show begins at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. on Sundays. There is a buffet din-
ner 90 minutes prior. Tickets are available for dinner and show or show only. Call 570.283.2195 or
800.698.PLAY for reservations. For more info, visit musicbox.org.
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BART & URBYS WILKES-BARRE ............................ $2.50 DRAFT
THE LIMRICK HONESDALE ..................................... $2.00 DRAFT
LAKE NAOMI MOTOR LODGE POCONO PINE ........... $2.75 DRAFT
HOPS & BARLEY LUZERNE ................... $1.50 DRAFT 9:00-11:00
BACKDRAFTS LAKE ARIEL .................................... $2.50 DRAFT
DAMONS HAZLETON ........................................... $3.50 DRAFT
COOPERS SCRANTON .......................................... $2.50 DRAFT
THE OTHERSIDE FREELAND .................................. $2.00 DRAFT
SARAH STREET GRILL STROUDSBURG .................. $3.00 DRAFT
JESSUP PLAZA BEVERAGE JESSUP ........................ $2.50 DRAFT
TIPSY TURTLE SWOYERSVILLE .............................. $2.00 DRAFT
TISPY TURTLE INKERMAN ..................................... $2.00 DRAFT
BEER BOYS WILKES-BARRE ................. $2.25 DRAFT HAPPY HOUR
HARDWARE BAR WILKES-BARRE ......................... $2.00 DRAFT
BAR LOUIE PLAINS .......................... $3.50 DRAFT HAPPY HOUR
CUSATS HAZLETON .............................................. $2.00 DRAFT
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THURSDAYS
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HAPPY HOUR
9-11 P.M.
$1.50 Dom. Pints
$2 Dom. Btls.
$2.50 Cherry Bombs
andTic Tacs
$3 Import Btls.
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ONLY 1 MIN
OFF EXIT 6 OF CROSSVALLEY WITH PLENTY
OF PARKING
Johnson College
Animal Care Center currently
accepting applications for Spay Day
2012: March 8. Discounted spaying/
neutering for dogs/cats. Open to
Lackawanna County residents, in-
come less than $25,000 annually.
Deadline for app., Feb. 20, at johnso-
n.edu, 570.702.8961, on campus at
3427 North Main Ave., Scranton. No
phone calls to check on status of
applications; personnel will call to set
up time.
Kings College: (133 North River
St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.5957 or
www.kings.edu) events:
Special Guest Davy Jones of The
Monkees on The Beatledd Fab Four
Hour on WRKC, Radio Kings College,
Wilkes-Barre: Feb. 24, 7-8 p.m.
(88.5FM), streams online atwrkc.king-
s.edu.
Lackawanna College events
(Mellow Theater, 501 Vine St., Scran-
ton, 570.955.1455)
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln
Center: Feb. 23, 7 p.m. $25-$30,
$15/students.
Making ADifference Minis-
tries Back Mountain Has
Talent ShowFeb. 17, 6:30 p.m.,
registration/audition; Feb. 18, 7 p.m.,
grand finale, Trinity Presbyterian
Church (105 Irem Road, Dallas). Wa-
tersEdge to open night. Prizes, light
refreshments. Free, open to public.
Pre-registration required, call
570.675.3131.
Marywood University events
(2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton,
www.marywood.edu, 570.348.6211)
10th Annual Celebrate Your Body
Wellness Fair: Feb. 23, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.,
Fireplace Lounge, Nazareth Student
Center. Booths on personal health
care, nutrition, osteoporosis, more. In
conjunction with National Eating
Disorders Awareness Week.
Misericordia University
events (www.misericordia.edu,
570.674.6400, box office 674.6719):
21st Annual Diversity Institute
Dinner: Feb. 16, 5:30 p.m., Dudrick,
Muth and Huntzinger Rooms 216-218,
Sandy and Marlene Insalaco Hall. To
register, call 674.1483. For info, visit
misericordia.edu/diversity.
Gala Vocal Chamber Concert:
Feb. 16, 8:30 p.m., Lemmond Theater,
Walsh Hall. $5/GA, $3/seniors, free/
Misericordia students w/ ID. DAnna
Fortunato. For tickets, call/visit box
office, Mercy Hall Room 226.
Black History Month:
Black History Month Film Series:
Feb. 17, 8:30 p.m., Alden Trust Room
219, Sandy and Marlene Insalaco Hall,
Night Catches Us. Feb. 20, 8:30
p.m., Alden Trust Room 219, Insalaco
Hall, Soundtrack for a Revolution.
Feb. 28, 8:30 p.m., Catherine Evans
McGowan Room, Mary Kintz Bevevino
Library, For Colored Girls.
Dream Week 2012: Project H.O.P.E.
Workshops: Feb. 21, 8:30 p.m., Muth
Room 217, Insalaco Hall. Feb. 22, 8:30
p.m., Muth Room 217, Insalaco Hall.
Feb. 23, daylong activities led by
Chick Woodard, Ph.D.
Day of H.O.P.E. Dinner and Pre-
sentation: Feb. 23, 5:30 p.m., McGo-
wan Room. Reservations required,
call 674.1483, e-mail bnowalis@miser-
icordia.edu.
Mohegan Sun at Pocono
Downs (1280 Route 315, Plains Twp.)
Signings & Sightings Presents Alex
McCord of The Real Housewives of
New York: Feb. 24, 8 p.m., Sky
Bridge.
Nite at the Races Feb. 25, doors
6 p.m., post time 7 p.m., St. Leos/
Holy Rosary Church (33 Manhattan
St., Ashley). $5, includes food, bever-
age. For info call 570.825.6669.
Northern Tier Symphony
Orchestra (570.289.1090, north-
erntiersymphony@yahoo.com, north-
erntiersymphony.org)
Concerts: March 24, 8 p.m., Tunk-
hannock Middle School, April 1, 3 p.m.,
Towanda High School. Advance:
$8/adult, $4/student; door, $9/adult,
$5/student.
The Osterhout Free Library
events (71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-
Barre, www.osterhout.info,
570.821.1959)
Open Computer Lab: Mon./Wed.,
5-8 p.m.; Sat., 1-4 p.m.
ESL Adult English as a Second
Language: Feb. 21, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Non-native speakers at beginning
level. Call to register.
Penn State Wilkes-Barre
events:
Administration of Justice Open
House: Feb. 21, 6-8 p.m., Abram Nes-
bitt III Academic Commons. Light
dinner. Targeted at high school
students pursing degree in Adminis-
tration of Justice. Registration re-
quired, call 570.675.9238, visit
wb.psu.edu/admissions, e-mail wbad-
missions@psu.edu.
Safe Haven Dog Rescue
(www.SafeHavenPa.org, Safe-
Haven@epix.net)
2012 Safe Haven Calendar avail-
able. Send check, $16/each calendar,
plus S& H charge of $2/1, $3/2, $4/3,
$5/4 or more to: Safe Haven Calen-
dar, RR1, Box 289-A, Effort, PA 18330.
Proceeds help SH rescue, care for
dogs from overcrowded and high kill
shelters.
Adoption Day: Feb. 19, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.,
Tractor Supply (Rte. 209, Brodhead-
sville). Pre-adoption application with
references, home visit required prior
to adoption.
Volunteer Meeting: Feb. 21, 6:30
p.m., Cherrys Restaurant (Rte. 209
near Route 534, Kresgeville). Volun-
teers, foster families always wel-
come. Volunteers needed for adop-
tion days, dog transport to appoint-
ments, fundraising, clerical help,
home visits, more. Foster homes
needed. E-mail for info.
Shickshinny First United
Methodist Church
Homemade peanut butter and
coconut Easter eggs, milk or dark
chocolate: through April 4. $.85 each,
call 570.542.7077 or 542.7149 to
order.
Slovak Heritage Society of
NEPAevents:
Ethnic Dinner: March 4, 2-5 p.m.,
St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish, King-
ston. Take outs, 1:30 p.m. $12, benefits
scholarship fund. Holupky, pirohy,
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kielbasa. To reserve, call
570.779.1694.
SlowSmoking Pipe Cham-
pionship Feb. 19, 1 p.m., El Humidor.
In honor of International Pipe Smok-
ing Day (Feb. 20). Sponsored by
Pocono Intermountain Pipe Enthusi-
asts / El Humidor. Info: ipsd.eu.
Spay/Neuter Discounts
Available for Pitbulls during
Feb. Females: $75. Males: $50. Call
570.994.5846 to schedule. Sponsored
by Eastern Pennsylvania Animal
Alliance Spay/Neuter Clinic. Dog/cat
food to anyone who needs it. Stop by
EPAA office, back of Rainbow Plaza,
Rt. 209, Brodheadsville.
Saint AndrewParish (316
Parish St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.823.1948)
Kaffee Klatsch Pork and Sauer-
kraut Dinner: Feb. 19, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
$9/adults, $4.50/under 12. Pork roast,
mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, green
beans with bacon, coffee or tea,
dessert. Bake Sale and Theme Basket
Raffle.

St. Clare Church (2301 N. Wash-

ington Ave., Scranton)
Shrove Tuesday Pre-Lenten Even-
song: Feb. 21, 5:30 p.m. All welcome.
Free-will offering French toast/
sausage supper follows.
Shrove Tuesday French Toast
Supper: Feb. 21, 6:15 p.m. 5/person,
$20/family max. Info: 570.343.0634.

St. Faustinas Spaghetti

Dinner Feb. 26, 11:30-3 p.m., Fausti-
nas Catholic Church alternate site
(lower level, St Marys gym, 1030
Hanover St., Nanticoke). $8, includes
spaghetti, meatballs, bread, salad,
dessert, drink. Call 570.417.3878,
735.4833.
St. Michaels Ukrainian Or-
thodox Church (540 N. Main Ave.,
Scranton, 570.343.7165)
Pierogi Sale every Fri., 11 a.m.-5
p.m.
St. Peters Church (Tunk-
hannock)
Lenten Soup Suppers and Taize
Services: Feb. 29, March 7, 14, 21, 28,
April 4, 6 p.m. supper, 6:30 p.m.
service. Ash Wednesday service, Feb.
22, 7 p.m. May bring meatless soup
or loaf of bread to share. Info:
570.836.2233.
St. Stephens Episcopal Pro-
Cathedral (35 S. Franklin St.,
Wilkes-Barre, 570.346.4600)
Food Pantry open Mon.-Fri., noon-4
p.m.
Clothing Closet: free clothing for
men, women, children. Open Tues.,
4-6:30 p.m., Wed., noon-3:30 p.m.
St. Thomas More Society (St.
Clare Church, 2301 N. Washington
Ave., Scranton, 570.343.0634, sttho-
masmoresociety.org)
Guardian of the Redeemer Fellow-
ship: First, third Mon. of month for
men interested in adult discussion of
Catholic faith.
YOUCAT Teen Group welcomes
post-Confirmation youth from all
parishes for discussion of Theology
of the Body for Teens. Meets first,
third Thurs. of month, 5:30 p.m.
Jesus of Nazareth-Holy Week Adult
Education Series: Wed., through April
4 (except Feb. 22), 6:15 p.m. All wel-
come for potluck supper, 6:15 p.m.
Evening prayer, 5 p.m.; rosary, 5:15
p.m.; mass, 5:30 p.m. Arrive at any
point.
Sugarloaf Fire Co., Inc. An-
nual Toy ShowFeb. 25, 95 West
County Road, Sybertsville. Info:
rmarchet@ptd.net.
Unity: ACenter for Spiritual
Living (140 South Grant St., Wilkes-
Barre, 570.824.7722)
A Course in Miracles / Holistic
Fitness-Yoga Sessions: Tues., 6:30-
8:30 p.m.
Meditation Chakra Clearing
Deeksha: 2nd, 4th Mon., 7-8:30 p.m.
$8. Oneness meditation, chakra
clearing/energization, transfer of
Divine Energy. Welcome beginning,
experienced meditators, all paths.
Info: 587.0967, ernie@divinejoymi-
nistry.com.
The University of Scranton
events:
Education for Justice documen-
tary film Saint of 9/11: Feb. 15, 7 p.m.,
Pearn Auditorium, Brennan Hall. Free.
Discussion to follow. Call 570.941.4051.
Schemel Forum Luncheon Series:
Can We Feed the Planet Without
Destroying It? Our Global Challenge:
Feb. 17, noon, Pearn Auditorium,
Brennan Hall. Pre-registration re-
quired. Fees vary. Call 570.941.7816.
The 4th Annual Gene Yevich Me-
morial Concert: Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m.,
Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call
570.941.7624.
Healthy Heart Fair at The Mall at
Steamtown: Feb. 25, 1-3 p.m., second
floor. Free blood pressure readings,
body fat analysis, massages, educa-
tional games, more. Call 570.941.5841.
Schemel Forum Courses, $60/
person, $100/couple. To register,
contact 570.941.7816, fetskok2@scran-
ton.edu:
Im a Big Liar: The Films of
Federico Fellini: Mon., through
March 12. Film viewing, 5:30-7 p.m.;
discussion, 7-8:30 p.m., Pearn Audi-
torium, Brennan Hall.
Occupy the Political Economy:
The Financial Crisis and the American
Future: Wed., through March 21,
6-7:15 p.m., Weinberg Memorial Li-
brary. No class March 14.
Valley Lodge 499 Soup and
Salad Dinner Feb. 18, 4-7 p.m.,
Four Seasons dining hall (Schooley
Ave., Exeter). $7/adults, $3.50/under
12. Info: 570.881.4504.
Waggin Tails Pet Rescue
(WagginTailsRescue.com, informa-
tion@waggintailsrescue.com,
570.992.4185)
Calendars/Liz Tech pins for sale.
Calendar, $15. Liz Tech pins named
Chance in honor of dog still looking
for home, $44. Help offset costs of
shelter heating, animal surgeries. To
buy, contact 570.561.1412, wendylynn-
miller@hotmail.com, or go to Liz Tech
Gallery, East Stroudsburg for pin.
Waverly Community House
(1115 N. Abington Rd., Waverly,
570.586.8191, www.waverlycomm.org)
events:
Ballroom Dancing Lessons: Wed.,
7:15 p.m., Comm auditorium. Basic &
advanced ballroom, swing. $15/per-
son. For info, call Vince Brust at
489.3111.
2nd Annual Pinewood Derby/Cub
Scouts of Troop No. 152: Feb. 25, 11
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a.m. Scouting meetings Mon., Thurs.,
6-7 p.m.
Wilkes-Barre Vipers Semi-
Pro Football (For schedule, visit
gefootball.com)
Field Day: March 3, noon-3 p.m.
Public invited to bring kids to play on
field with football players.
WVIA (655.2808,
www.wvia.org, studio off Rt.
315, Pittston) events:
Simply Grand Concert: March 4, 3
p.m., Sordoni High Definition Theater.
Cellist Alberto Parrini, pianist Fabio
Parrini perform pieces by Mendels-
sohn, Tchaikovsky, Dvorak. Seating
free, but limited. To reserve, call
570.655.2808, visit wviatv.org/hi-
deftheaterentry.
HISTORY
The Houdini Museum(1433 N.
Main Ave., Scranton)
Every weekend by reservation. Open 1
p.m., closes 4 p.m. Also available
weekdays for school groups, bus,
hotel groups.
Ghost Tours: Scheduled daily, 7
p.m., reservations required. Secret
time/meeting place divulged upon
reservation, call 570.383.1821.$20/
adults, $15/11 and under. Rain or shine,
52 weeks/year. Daytime walks also
available on limited basis. Private
tours can be arranged for groups.
Luzerne County Historical
Society (49 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-
Barre, 570.823.6244, lchs@epix.net)
2nd Annual Stars of the Valley ft.
Life and Work of Ham Fisher: Feb.
29, 6 p.m., dinner at Westmoreland
Club, $75 person $65 LCHS members,
$50 students with ID. $100 patron,
$250 benefactor, $500 sponsor
(listing in program). RSVP by Feb. 24.
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.
Academy of Northern Mar-
tial Arts (79 N. Main St., Pittston)
Traditional Kung Fu & San Shou. For
Health and Defense. Adult & Chil-
drens Classes, Mon.-Thurs., Sat. First
class free. Walk-ins welcome, call
371.9919, 817.2161 for info.
Art SEEN Pittston (71 Main St.,
Pittston, 570.970.2787, artsyouni-
verse.com)
Workshops:
Knitting: Feb. 15
Hoop It Up: Feb. 22, 6:30-8 p.m.
$10/person.
ArtWorks Gallery & Studio
(502 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton.
570.207.1815):
Childrens Art Start: Sat., through
Feb. 18, 12:30-1:30 p.m. $80, supplies
included. Sign up with friend, save
$5. Pre-registration encouraged.
Aikido of Scranton, Inc. (1627
N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.963.0500)
Self-Defense Class taught by
Aikido Master Ven Sensei, every Mon.
& Wed., 7-9 p.m. $10.
Traditional Weapons Class, Thurs.,
7-9 p.m. $10.
BallroomDancing Class
Thurs., 6-7 p.m., Mid-Valley Senior
Center, Jessup. $3/class. Taught by
certified members of Dance Educa-
tors of America Joanne and Ed
Samborski. Foxtrot, waltz, swing,
rumba, tango, samba, hustle, more.
Call 570.489.4415.
Dance Contours (201 Bear Creek
Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.0152,
www.dancecontours.com)
Adult classes: ballet, tap, lyrical,
CardioSalsa, ballroom dance.
Children/teen classes: ballet, tap,
CheerDance, HipTech Jazz, a form of
dance blending basic Jazz Technique
with styles of street dance, hip hop.
Zumba classes for adults: Tues., 6
p.m., Sat., 10 a.m. First class free.
Adult ballet: Sat. morn.
Dankos Core Wrestling
Strength Training Camp
(DankosAllAmericanFitness.com)
Four sessions/week, features two
clinics, two core strength. 4 ses-
sions/week. Increase power, speed,
agility. Group discounts, coaches,
teams, clubs, free stuff. Visit website
or call Larry Danko at 570.825.5989
for info.
Downtown Arts at Arts
YOUniverse (47 N. Franklin St.,
Wilkes-Barre, 570.970.2787, www.art-
syouniverse.com)
Kids Craft Hour with Liz Revit: Sat.,
10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Make jewelry, paper
mache, more. $15, includes supplies.
For info or to register, call 817.0176.
Traditional Egyptian Belly Dance:
Wed., beginners 6-7 p.m.; intermedi-
ate 7-8 p.m. intermediate. $10. Call
343.2033 for info.
Tribal Fusion Dance: Thurs., begin-
ners 6-7 p.m.; intermediate 7-8 p.m.
$10. Call 836.7399 for info.
Cabaret with Helena: Sat., 4:30
p.m. Pre-registration required. Call
553.2117 for info.
African Dance: Wed. & Sun., 1 p.m.
Traditional African moves with jazz
and hip-hop. $10, registration re-
quired, call 212.9644 or visit hipbody-
soul.com for info.
Downtown Dojo Karate A-
cademy (84 S. Main St., Wilkes-
Barre, 570.262.1778)
Offering classes in traditional karate,
weapons, self defense. Mon-Thurs.,
5:30-8:45 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-noon.
Zumba Classes: Tues., Thurs., 7-8
p.m.; Sat., 12:30-1:30 p.m. $5/class. Call
for info.
Everhart Museum(1901 Mulberry
St., Scranton, 570.346.7186, www.ever-
hart-museum.org)
Everybodys Art New Series of
Adult Art Classes: $25/workshop
members, $30 non-members. Pre-
registration required.
Rosen Method easy movement
program, Thurs., 2-3 p.m., Folk art
gallery, $5/class, free to members.
Must pre-register.
Early Explorers: Mon., 1-1:45 p.m.
Free, suitable for ages 3-5. Pre-
registration required, groups wel-
come. For info, to register, call or
e-mail education@everhart-mu-
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everhART 101: Starts Feb. 18, 25,
March 3, 10 a.m.-noon. Grades 5-8
(ages 9-13). Contemporary digital
photography. 4 sessions, $16/mem-
bers, $20/non-members. Pre-regis-
tration required, call or e-mail gener-
al.information@everhart-mu-
seum.org.
GregWorks Professional
Fitness Training (107 B Haines
Court, Blakely, 570.499.2349, gregs-
bootcamp@hotmail.com, www.vip-
fitnesscamp.com)
Beach Body Bootcamp: Mon.-Fri.,
6:30 & 8 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m.
Bridal Bootcamp: Mon.-Fri., 6:30 &
8 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m. Bridal party group
training, couples personal training
available.
Fitness Bootcamp: 4-week ses-
sions, Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m.; Sat., 1
p.m.
New Years Resolution Flab to Fab
Bootcamp: Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m.,
Sat., 1 p.m. Guaranteed results.
Private/Semi-Private sessions
available, e-mail for info.

Guitar & Bass Lessons avail-

able from Fox Studios (11 Rhine Creek
Rd., Drums) Mon.-Thurs. 1-10 p.m. $16
per hour. All ages, all styles of music,
all levels. Call 570.788.4797 for info.
Hazleton Art League (225 E.
Broad St., Hazleton, 570.454.0092,
Hazletonsartleague.org)
Figure Drawing Class: March 12-
April 30, Mon., 4-7 p.m. Call
570.453.1337 for info.
Kiss Theatre Company (58
Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre,
570.829.1901, kisstheatre.org)
Spring/Summer 2012 workshops:
Once on this Island: Mon., Thurs.,
6-8:30 p.m., starts Feb. 20. Ages 9-16.
Performances in May. $300 + $50
admin fee.
Kwonkodo Lessons by reser-
vation at The Hapkido Teakwondo
Institute (210 Division St., Kingston).
$40/month. Call 570.287.4290 for
info.
Phoenix Performing Arts
Centre (409-411 Main St., Duryea,
570.457.3589, phoenixpac.vpweb-
.com, phoenixpac08@aol.com)
Dimensions in Dance w/ Lee La-
Chette: Jazz, tap, ballet for adults &
kids. $10/hour, $5/second class.
E-mail or call 991.1817.
Vocal lessons w/ Joelle Colombo
Witner: Wed., Sun. E-mail or call
991.1817.
Pocono Arts Council (18 N.
Seventh St., Stroudsburg.
570.476.4460. www.poconoarts.org)
Ongoing Adult Classes
Oil Painting: Feb. 16, 23, 6:30-8:30
p.m. $72/members, $80/non-mem-
bers, $60/seniors. Materials list
provided.
Acrylic Painting: Feb. 20, 27, 9:30
a.m.-12:30 p.m. $110/member, $120/non-
members, $90/seniors. Materials list
provided.
Adult Classes
Basic Drawing: Feb. 15, 22, March 7,
14, 21, 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $72/mem-
bers, $80/non-members, $60/seniors.
Materials list.
Watercolor Painting: Feb. 20, 27,
March 5, 12, 19, 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m. No
previous drawing ability required.
$72/member, $80/non-member,
$60/seniors. Materials list.
Childrens Workshop
Mixed Media: March 10, 17, 1-3 p.m.
Ages 4-6. All materials supplied. Both
workshops, $45/members, $50/non-
members.
Private Voice Lessons Mon.-
Thurs. by appointment. Learn proper
singing technique in downtown
Wilkes-Barre studio. Specializing in
opera/classical/musical theater.
Hour, half-hour lessons. Student
discounts available. Please call
824.5428 or visit www.katrinaly-
kes.com for info.
Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Net-
work, Scranton. Day, evening class-
es for men, women, children. Ongo-
ing classes 6 days/week. Covers
sport, combat, self-defense aspects
of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. For info visit
gracie-nepa.com or call 570.347.1107.
Shaolin White Crane Fist
(Wyoming)
Teaching traditional Chinese martial
arts of Shaolin White Crane Fist, Wing
Chun Gong Fu, Yang Style Taijiquan,
Qigong-Energy work, Shauijiao-
Chinese Wrestling, more. $35/week,
first week free. Three levels of train-
ing, ages 15+. Contact Master Mike
DiMeglio 570.371.8898.
Something Special: (23 West
Walnut Street Kingston,
570.540.6376, angiethear-
tist@aol.com, www.angelademu-
roart.com)
MANGA Art Class: (Japanese Car-
tooning) Wed., 4-5 p.m. Learn the art
of Japanese cartooning. 4-week
session, supplies included: $60 per
child. Call or e-mail to register.
Southside Senior Center (425
Alder St., Scranton, 570.346.2487)
Language Partnership English &
Spanish Classes: Fri., 10 a.m. Free,
open to all. For info, call 346.0759.
Ehrhardts bus trip, tribute to
Grand Ole Opry: April 10, leaves Cen-
ter 9:15 a.m., departs Ehrhardts 3:45
p.m. $55, includes family style lunch.
St. Josephs School classes
(1627 N. Main Ave., Scranton,
570.963.0500):
Traditional Weapons Class: Thurs.,
7-9 p.m. Self-defense techniques
using cane, club, short stick, wooden
sword, escrima sticks, more. Learn
history principles, practical use. No
prior martial arts experience. $10/
class.
Womens Self-Defense Class: Sat.,
10 a.m.-12 p.m. Self-defense tech-
niques to protect from variety of
attacks. No prior martial arts experi-
ence. Wear loose fitting clothes.
$10/class.
World Class Boxing (239
Schuyler Ave., Kingston,
www.wcbboxing.net, 570.262.0061)
Boxing & Kickboxing Fitness Boot-
camp: Mon.-Sat. non-contact program
Programs include Kids & Teen Boxing
programs, striking for MMA & compe-
tition training, womens-only kick-
boxing Boot Camp, Zumba, more.
Wyoming Valley Art League
Painting with Irina Krawitz: $15/
hour, $120/4-weeks. Call 570.793.3992
for info.
MIND AND BODY
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POETIC
Anthology Books (515 Center
St., Scranton, above Outrageous,
570.341.1443, scrantholo-
gy@gmail.com) All events free,
unless otherwise noted.
Writing Groups
Open writers group: Sat., noon led
by KK Gordon and Leslee Clapp.
Bring piece of original writing to
discuss and critique.
Arts Seen Gallery (21 Public
Square, Wilkes-Barre)
Third Friday Poetry: Feb. 17, 8 p.m.
Rachael Goetzke, managing editor,
Word Fountain, reads memoir,
poetry. Open reading will follow.
Barnes & Noble Wilkes-
Kings Booksellers (7 S. Main
St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.4700)
Author Signing:
Keith Gilman: Feb. 23, noon. Au-
thor of My Brothers Keeper.
Events/Book Clubs:
Open Mic Night: last Tues. of every
month, 6:30 p.m.
Writers Workgroup: Wyoming
Valley Wordsmiths: first/third Tues.
monthly, 7 p.m.
Childrens Events:
Weekly Sat. morning story time, 11
a.m.-noon.
Dietrich Theater (60 E. Tioga
St., Tunkhannock: 570.996.1500)
Writers Group Thurs., 7-8:30 p.m.
Celebrates all types of writing styles,
formats. Join anytime. Free. Call to
register.
Wyoming County Reads-One Flew
Over the Cuckoos Nest (Tunkhan-
nock Public Library, free)
Psychological Insights-Treatment
of Mental Illness Yesterday & Today:
Feb. 15, 7 p.m.
Kelly Sutherland Book Sign-
ing Feb. 18, 6-9 p.m., Tommy Boys
Bar & Grill (12 Market St., Nanticoke).
Danville native and author of The
Long Black Train.

Lizza Studios (900 Rutter Ave.,

Suite 10, Forty Fort, 570.991.6611,
betsy@lizzastudios.com)
On display: A private collection of
work by Czech artist Colini.
Osterhout Library (71 S. Fran-
klin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.821.1959)
Poetry Series: Feb. 21, 6:30-8 p.m.
Franklin Street Sleuths: Feb. 23,
6:30 p.m.
Perfect Blend Expresso &
More (135 W. Front St., Berwick)
Author G.R. Westover Book Sign-
ing: Feb. 18, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Juvenile
fiction novel, The Fireplace: Where
Usual and Unusual Things Happen.
University of Scranton
Donations Sought for Weinberg
Memorial Librarys annual spring
book/plant sale. All used titles;
hardcover, paperback, childrens
books, cookbooks, fiction, non-
fiction. Videos, CDs, cassettes, re-
cords, tag sale items. Drop-off boxes
on Monroe Ave. side of Library until
April 25. Info: 570.941.4078.
The Vintage Theater (119 Penn
Avenue, Scranton, 570.589.0271,
www.scrantonsvintagetheater.com)
Writers critique group: Sat.,
noon-2 p.m. Bring work samples.
Free and open to public, donations
encouraged.
West Pittston Library (200
Exeter Ave., www.wplibrary.org,
570.654.9847)
Book Club: First Tues., 6:45 p.m.
Free. Informal discussion of member-
selected books.
Weekly story time for children:
Fri., 1 p.m. Free.
VISUAL
AFA Gallery (514 Lackawanna
Ave., Scranton: 570.969.1040 or
Artistsforart.org)
Gallery hours Thurs.-Sat., 12-5 p.m.
Life Drawing sessions: every Mon.,
7-9 p.m. Contact ted@tedmichalow-
ski.com for info.
Drawing Socials: Sun., 6-9 p.m. $5
GA, $2 student.
Paul McCrone Retrospective:
through Feb. 24.
ARTSPACE Gallery (18 N. 7th
St., Stroudsburg, artspacegallery.net)
Altered State? Juried Exhibition:
through Feb. 26. 59 works by 43
artists.
ArtWorks Gallery (502 Lacka-
wanna Ave., Scranton. 570.207.1815,
artworksnepa.com)
Gallery hours: Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Sat., 11a.m.-2 p.m., or by appointment.
David Bender: through March 29.
Sculptures, drawings.
Camerawork Gallery (Down-
stairs in the Marquis Gallery, Laundry
Building, 515 Center St., Scranton,
570.510.5028. www.camerawork-
gallery.org, rross233@aol.com) Gal-
lery hours Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.;
Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Factorium: March 2-April 2.
Opening reception March 2, 6-8:15
p.m. Photographer Rebecca A. Battle.
Free, open to public.
City Cafe (116 N. Washington Ave.,
Scranton, 570.343.3550)
Ancient Rome and Andy Warhol
Photography by Fran Douaihy: until
April. Explores classic faces of an-
cient Romes marble sculptures and
busts, transforming them into col-
orful pop art.
Everhart Museum (1901 Mulber-
ry St., Scranton, PA, 570.346.7186,
www.everhart-museum.org)
Admission $5 adults; $3 students/
seniors; $2 children 6-12; members
free.
Posing Beauty in African Amer-
ican Culture: through April 1. On loan
from New York Universitys Tisch
School of the Arts.
Beauty is in the Eye of the Be-
holder: Student Art: through April 1.
Gallery at the Pocono Com-
munity Theater (88 S. Courtland
St., East Stroudsburg, 570.421.3456.
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just for the
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By Tim Hlivia
Special to the Weekender
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heres a big difference
between mindless snacking
and snacking with a pur-
pose. The real purpose of snack-
ing is to bridge the gap between
meals and to fill these gaps with
foods that nourish your body.
Yet it appears that somewhere
in our brains we developed a
cupcake circuit. We tend to
crave the wrong things and have
done so for centuries. Human
beings have always had a compli-
cated relationship with food. It
began with the everyday struggle
of our ancestors to hunt and gath-
er food for survival. And now,
while that old mindset is still
rooted in our core, food is much
more abundant. This abundance
brings with it a whole new set of
complications, ones where obes-
ity and diabetes are prevalent.
Eating, like sex, is a voluntary
thing, an essential action to keep
the species going. Somewhere
along the line, we lost sight of
what food really is: Fuel. Our love
affair with food is continuously
made possible by our senses,
hormones and by marketers mak-
ing sure we pursue food by mak-
ing sure we cant resist food.
Think about the depth of your
senses for a moment an ex-
tremely refined and elegant sys-
tem running on eight cylinders
and when revved up can make
your knees weak. The sight and
smell of food can make your
mouth water. The texture and
taste of food is stimulating
enough to lose focus. The dec-
adent feel of smooth, warm melt-
ed chocolate is much more sen-
sual than the crackle and crunch
of a chilled, bland stalk of celery.
And because of this we inevi-
tably choose the wrong things.
But we didnt pop out of the
womb craving cupcakes. At some
point in early babyhood, we took
that first, dangerous taste. In-
stantly a series of sensory fire-
works was set off that would lead
us to continually crave the sugar-
laden foods that exist today.
But humans are smart, smart
enough to undo the dietary dam-
age and revert back to simpler,
healthier choices. Eating well
isnt that complicated; its just
that our idea of what constitutes
food has been severely skewed.
The good news is that as a
society, we seem to be becoming
more aware of what we should be
eating. The experts recommend
eating foods as close to their
original state as possible, and I
agree. Eat foods with only one
ingredient. Pair these single in-
gredient foods together to make
meals, and youll rarely wonder
whether or not its healthy. Just
remember: Its difficult to eat too
much of a good thing. Think
about it you could eat 10 coo-
kies in a single sitting, but would
you eat 10 apples? W
Timowns Leverage Fitness
Studio (900 Rutter Ave., Forty
Fort). Find out more at
LeverageFitnessStudio.comor
e-mail thlivia@hotmail.com.
Snack,
crackle, pop
Its time to start thinking outside the processed-foods
box when it comes to snack time.
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Absolute Pilates with Leslie
(263 Carbondale Rd., Clarks Summit,
www.pilateswithleslie.com)
Classes: Mon., Wed., Fri., 9-10 a.m.
Private training on Cadillac, Reformer
and Wunda Chair, along with Pilates
mat classes, stability ball core class-
es, more. Check website for updates.
Arts YOUniverse (47 N. Franklin
St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.970.2787,
www.artsyouniverse.com)
Studio J, 2nd floor
Meditation in tradition of Gurdjieff,
Ospensky: Sun., 12-1 p.m., $5
Childrens Meditation: Thurs., 6-7
p.m. Ages 9-14, $5
Tarot Card Readings, by appoint-
ment. $20 first half hour, $10 addi-
tional half hours.
Awakenings Yoga (570.472.3272)
PrivateYoga Instruction w/ certi-
fied senior Instructor of Himalayan
Institute. 24 years experience. Learn
secrets of Himalayan Masters. Les-
sons include asana, pranayama,
meditation, relaxation, ayruveda,
holistic nutrition, tantra. $75/session
Dietrich Theater, Tunkhan-
nock (60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock:
570.996.1500)
Yoga for You: Wed., 10-11:15 a.m.
Series 1: through Feb. 15. Series 2: Feb.
22-March 28. $60/series of 6 consec-
utive classes, $15/class. Bring mat or
beach towel.
Kundalini Yoga: Feb. 18, 10-11:30 a.m.
Ages 16+. $60/series of 6 consecutive
classes, $15/class. Bring yoga mat
and blanket.
Egyptian Belly Dance Class-
es 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 Sunday Gathering:
Feb. 26, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Tea after-
wards. Arrival pre-sit 30 minutes
prior. Public welcome. Open donation
basket. Vegetarian snack welcome,
not required. Rinzai Zen tradition.
Zazen meditation/ beginners in-
struction, chanting, walking med-
itation, Zen talk. Wear loose clothing,
solid neutral colors. To attend, call,
e-mail endless@epix.net.
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, guided meditations.
$10/class.
Goddess Creations Shop &
Gallery (214 Depot St., Clarks Sum-
mit, 570.575.8649, info@goddesscrea-
tions.net)
Tarot Card Readings by Rev. Whit-
ney Mulqueen by appointment. Call.
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.
Goshin Jitsu Martial Arts
Classes Every month at Golight-
leys Martial Arts (Mark Plaza Shop-
ping Center, Rt. 11, Edwardsville).
Focus on cardio, stretching, defense,
stamina, more. Self defense, cardio,
karate aerobics also available. $75/
month. Call 570.814.3293 for info.
Inner Harmony Wellness
Center (Mercy Hospital General
Services Bldg., 743 Jefferson Ave.,
Scranton, 570.346.4621, www.inner-
harmonywellness.com, peterama-
to@aol.com)
Meditation Technique Workshops:
Wed., 6:30 p.m. $15/session. Goal
setting/stress reduction, more. Call
for info/reservation.
Leverage Performance
Training Studio (900 Rutter Ave.,
Forty Fort, 570.388.2386, www.lev-
eragetrainingstudio.com)
Morning Wake-up Workout: Full
body metabolic workout. Mon., Wed.,
Fri., 7-7:45 a.m.
Primal Scream Classes, Tabata
Circuit Training: Tues., Thurs., 7-8
p.m.
All classes free to members, $10
non-members.
MaximumHealth and Fit-
ness (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.
Melt Hot Yoga (#16 Gateway
Shopping Center, Edwardsville,
570.287.3400, melthotyogastu-
dio.com)
Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m., 5:30 p.m. (90
minutes)
Tues., Thurs., 4 p.m. (one hour)
Sat., Sun., 9 a.m., 3 p.m. (90 min-
utes)
Motivations Fitness Center
(112 Prospect St., Dunmore.
570.341.7665)
Sandstorm Fitness with Rachel
Kali Dare: Learn various techniques
and shed pounds. Call for info.
NutriFitness Boot Camp (311
Market St., Kingston, 570.288.2409)
Free week of Boot Camp for new
members: Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m., 5:30
p.m.
Wirred: Mon., Wed., 6:45 p.m., Sat.,
10 a.m. $5.
Yoga: Thurs. 7 p.m. $10.
Tang Soo Do Karate Classes: Mon.,
Wed., 6:45 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. Call to
register.
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/cancel-
lations. 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.Poco-
noYoga.com) Classes with Suzi,
certified yoga instructor
Gentle Yoga: Thurs., 6:30 p.m., East
Mountain Apartments. Free to resi-
dents.
Private Yoga Instruction: Only by
appointment. $35 per hour. Call.
Private Meditation Instruction:
Only by appointment. $35 per hour.
Call.
Reiki Classes (570.387.6157,
reikictr@localnet.com) Sessions with
Sue Yarnes:
Beginner to Advanced Reiki at our
locations or your home. Hospital
endorsed, training for professional
Usui Reiki teacher certification avail-
able. Call or e-mail for info.
The Self Discovery and Well-
ness Arts Center (Montrose,
570.278.9256 or e-mail well-
ness@epix.net)
Annual Womens Winter Retreat:
Feb. 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $80. Yoga,
centered breathing, guided visual-
izations, goal setting, reiki healing.
Paid reservations.
Sandy Seyler Studio (House of
Nutrition, 2nd floor, 50 Main St.,
Luzerne, 570.288.1785, SandySeyl-
er.com)
Chakra Yoga Workshop: Feb. 26,
2-5 p.m. Yoga postures to clear and
balance the chakras, energy and
sound healing to balance and ener-
gize chakras. $40.
Feb. Schedule
Yoga: Mon., 6:30 p.m.; Wed., 10:30
a.m.; Thurs., 7:15 p.m.; Sat. 9:30 a.m.
Multi-level, beginners and intermedi-
ate. Hatha Yoga postures, Pranayam,
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but then again ...
By Jim Rising
Weekender Correspondent
T
his is more about Face-
book than it is about Joe
Paterno or Whitney
Houston.
I really have no opinion
about JoePa one way or anoth-
er. I respect his winning record
and certainly think his legacy
could have ended better. Whit-
ney Houston? A terrific talent
squandered. When I worked in
pop radio, I played her records
and listened to her magnificent
voice hundreds, no, probably
thousands, of times. She was
one of a kind. But her legacy,
too, was tarnished.
What does this have to do
with Facebook?
Social media has become the
way we know, the way we tell
others and the way we share
what we think about it. We
find out faster, we let everyone
in our circle know, and we let
our feelings be known more
than possibly at any time in
human existence. Our commu-
nication is at an all-time high.
Too bad most of what is com-
municated is drivel.
Maybe its because most of
my friends on Facebook are
from NEPA. Friends is in
quotes as I wouldnt know
most of these folks if I tripped
over them. Nor they me, I sup-
pose. But the outpouring of
sentiment on the passing of
Paterno was (is?) to the point
where I had to take a break
from my all-important status
check ins for a while. It was so
over the top at one point that I
swear I saw a depiction of
Jesus, John Wayne, Elvis and
JoePa marching towards the
pearly gates arm in arm. I
could be wrong.
Now, just weeks after seeing
Houston dissed as a crack-
whore, she is being made to be
the same sort of mythical hero-
ine. She was great, no doubt.
Keyword, was. And heroine
was, in her case, missing the
final e.
No disrespect intended to the
memory of these two people.
My problem is with how we
honor and, in my view, dishon-
or them with these vulgar dis-
plays of misplaced sentiment.
Then, of course, comes the
inevitable backlash, where just
to be contrarian, others will
chip away at the departed, fault
finding and minimizing them.
Possibly it all seems like too
much to me because I am of
the age where I knew of a time
before social media. When
news was delivered via radio,
TV, newspapers and magazines,
and we talked about it. We
didnt post or tweet about it. It
seemed, I dont know, more
respectful. More thoughtful.
Better, somehow.
I dont think my Facebook
buddies miss me too much. W
Reach Jim at
contact@jamesrising.com
Even more rants are on his
blog, updated every day that
ends in y at
jamesrising.com.
Communication
breakdown
Social media has changed
the way we share and
discuss breaking news,
and Jim isnt too happy
about it.
Our communication
is at an all-time
high. Too bad
most of what
is communicated
is drivel.
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PET OFTHEWEEK
by sending photo, pets name, breed
if applicable, owners name and
hometown to:
weekender@theweekender.com
subject line: Pet of the Week
Owner:
Allison Beck, Pittston
BOXER MIX
JACKSON
deep relaxation. $11. Check web calen-
dar for weather cancellations.
Meditation: Mon., 10:30 a.m., Thurs.,
6 p.m. Pranayam/mantra meditation.
No experience necessary. $11. Check
web calendar for weather cancella-
tions.
Spine & SportCare (Old Forge,
570.451.1122)
Pilates Mat Classes: Mon. 9:30 a.m.;
Wed. noon; Thurs. 5:30 p.m.; Yoga
Flow: Tues. 5:30 p.m. $10/class, $45/5
classes.
Small Group Personal Training:
Personalized program changes w/
every session, similar to P90X cross-
fit. All levels, call for details.
Studio Brick (118 Walnut St.,
Danville, 570.275.3240)
All Levels Yoga: Wed. (ongoing),
10-11 a.m.
Tarot Readings every Sun., 11
a.m.-5:30 p.m., Shambala, Scranton,
located at Mall At Steamtown, first
floor outside Bonton. By Whitney
Mulqueen. Walk-ins welcome. Info:
570.575.8649, 344.4385, find Shamba-
la on Facebook.
Thetravelingyogi@ya-
hoo.comIndividual 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 Stu-
dio (336 N. Washington St., Wilkes-
Barre).
Tarot Card Readings: $50/first half
hour, $10 additional. Appointment
only. Call 570.417.5020.
White Dragon Internal
Strength Chi Kung (330 Sandra
Dr., Jefferson Twp & Scranton,
570.906.9771) Tai chi, yoga, med-
itation, chi kung, white lotus, pai lum,
flowing water, inner tiger. Beginners-
advanced. Mon.-Fri., open 6 a.m.-10
p.m. Sat. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun 9 a.m.-5
p.m. Private and group. Any ages.
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.
OUTSIDE
Lackawanna Audubon Socie-
ty
Harveys Lake/Sordoni Farms Field
Trip: Feb. 18, meet Perkins Restau-
rant, Dallas, 8:30 a.m. for breakfast
or arrive 9 a.m. for trip only. Info:
570.586.8343, 945.5226.
Explore Russia with LAS member
Alan Hughes: Feb. 19, 2:30 p.m., An-
thracite Museum, McDade Park,
Scranton. Info: 570.586.5156.
Harveys Lake Snow Date: Feb. 25
Lackawanna State Park (To
register go to www.visitPAparks.com,
click calendar of events, then Lacka-
wanna)
Basic Boating Course: March 6, 8,
5:30-9:30 p.m. With PA Fish and Boat
Commission. Free, must pre-register,
attend both sessions. Call
570.945.7110 or go online to register.
May apply for Boating Safety Educa-
tion Certificate, $10. Info: fishand-
boat.com.
Nescopeck State Park (1137
Honey Hole Rd., Drums,
570.403.2006) All events free, unless
noted otherwise. Reservations re-
quired.
Snowshoe Days Free Loaner Pro-
gram: through Feb. Call for info.
Bird Feeding Basics: Feb. 18, 11
a.m.-12:30 p.m., meet Nescopeck State
Park Office. Build platform feeder to
take home. Donation for materials
accepted, not required. Registration
required, call.
Great Backyard Bird Count: Feb.
18-19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., meet Nescopeck
State Park Office. Free.
SOCIAL GROUPS
Beehive Area Narcotics
Anonymous (Wilkes-Barre-King-
ston-Nanticoke-Mountaintop) 24 hour
phone line: 570.654.7755 or
1.866.935.4762.
Building Industry Associ-
ation of NEPA (570.287.3331)
Accepting entries for Outdoor
Theme Project from builders, trade
schools, Vo-Techs, Job Corps. For
info, call 570.287.3331.
Annual Home Expo: March 2-4,
Kingston Armory. Free parking, food
vendors, nominal admission fee. For
reservations, booth space, info, call
570.287.3331. All proceeds from
Outdoor Theme Project Raffle benefit
Ronald McDonald House of Scranton.
Carls Beer Tours (CarlsBeer-
Tours.com)
Sleep No More: Feb. 25 to McKit-
trick Hotel (530 W. 27th St., New
York). Space was reinvented to
present Shakespeares Scottish
tragedy and allow audiences to move
freely at this unique theatrical expe-
rience. Features three hours of
shopping, etc. prior. $150 with college
ID. $165 after; must be paid by Feb. 15.
Bus leaves Bart & Urbys (119 S. Main
St., Wilkes-Barre) 1 p.m. Call Carl
570.709.1678 for info/reservations.
Nar-Anon Family Group
Meetings Sun. 7 p.m. Clear Brook
Bldg. (rear), Forty Fort; Wed., 7 p.m.
United Methodist Church, Mountain-
top. 570.288.9892.
The National Association of
Women Business Owners,
NEPA Chapter (NAWBO)
Cinderella CEO Series, Dr. Nichole
Danova of Veterinary Referral and
Emergency Center: Feb. 16, 5:30 p.m.,
Nichols Village. $20/members, $25/
non-members. Refreshments. Details/
reservations at nawbonepa.com.
The NEPA Rainbow Alliance
(www.gaynepa.com)
As part of the NEPA SafeZone
Project, NEPA RA is creating an It
Gets Better video. Video features
local representatives from the LGBT
community, allies and more offering
words of encouragement. To be a
sponsor, e-mail itgetsbetter@gayne-
pa.com; to be in the video, visit
gaynepa.com for details/application.
Oakwood Terrace (400 Gleason
Dr., Moosic, 570.451.3171 ext. 116 or 101)
Support Group Meetings: third
Wed. of each month, 6:30 p.m.
Special Community Forum: Feb. 16,
2-3:30 p.m. Designed to help families
plan better care for them and their
loved ones. Free, open to public.
Light refreshments. RSVP. Info:
570.451.3171 ext. 116.
Overeaters Anon. meetings
Mon., Tues., Thurs., 7 p.m.; Wed., 7:30
p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. No fee, newcomers
welcome. Call 570.829.1341 for details/
meeting locations of visit
www.oa.org.
Suicide Bereavement Sup-
port Group First/Third Thurs.
every month, 7 p.m., at Catholic
Social Services (33 E. Northampton
St., Wilkes-Barre). Call 570.822.7118
ext. 307 for info.
Weight Watchers 8-Week
Programbegins Feb., Thurs.,
5:45-6:45 p.m., Mountainview Commu-
nity Church (N. Lehigh Church Road,
White Haven). Upfront fee $84. Regis-
trants will be contacted with exact
date. Call 570.443.7618 or 262.6418.
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Re-
solve Infertility Peer Sup-
port Group: Last Sun. of month,
6:30-8 p.m., Kistler Learning Center
at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. Contact
Jennifer for info, 610.393.8098. W
- compiled by Amanda
Riemensnyder, Weekender
Intern
Send your listings to
weekender@theweekender.com,
90 E. Market St., Wilkes-Barre,
PA18703 or fax to 570.831.7375
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By Rachel A. Pugh
Weekender General Manager
A
ngela Dawn Sheehan
served as a nurse for more
than 22 years in the U.S.
Air Force. In 1993, the
Arkansas native moved
to Northeast Pennsylvania where she
continued to practice nursing.
But early in 2011, Sheehan realized
she needed a change. With a love and
Southern-are for fashion, she knew
she could do something shes always
wanted to do: Open a boutique. And
thats just what she did. Why Not
Designs in Scranton is a dream come
true for Sheehan and local fashionistas
alike. Aunique womens boutique, Why
Not Designs offers eclectic accessories
including handbags, scarves, costume
and sterling silver jewelry, handmade
headbands, bath products and candles.
Sheehans goal for 2012 is to carry
only products made in the United States.
Already carrying locally made products
such as home and bath lines from
Danielle and Company, Sheehan also
offers products from Stephanie Dawn
(the designer who took over the Ohio
factory that previously manufactured
Vera Bradley), Funky Junque, Angie
Dresses, bow bags, and J*Flops, a ip-
op company that does custom orders for
special events such as weddings, and her
own line of accessories. Afresh new line
by Melie Bianco will soon be added to
her stock.
Why not make a dream come true?
Why Not Designs has seen customers
from early teens to senior citizens. With
a wide array of statement bags to choose
from, customers of all ages can mix and
match without any age discrimination.
When searching for new items to carry,
Sheehan says the item has to jump out
at her and be something she would wear
or use herself. Frequenting trade shows
in New York, she will not settle for
anything that lacks a wow factor.
An avid traveler, Sheehan enjoys
bringing back exotic jewelry to sell
in her boutique. Currently, she has
rings from Costa Rica and Columbia.
But her hot sellers for now consist of
anything with owls and feathers. Afan
of elephants, customers are always sure
to nd funky elephant accessories. And
if theres an accessory that a customer
wants but Sheehan doesnt carry, she will
go on the hunt to nd that one particular
item. Currently, she is on the quest for
the perfect donkey brooch for one of her
clients. Now thats customer service.
Sheehan will always support causes
that are for the betterment of the
community, and she donates gift bags
and organizes her own fundraising
events at her store. Always thinking of
her community and her customers rst,
Sheehan also offers private boutique
parties which provide a private shopping
experience for a group of her friends
after regular business hours.
Angela Dawn Sheehan offers many
unique fnds in her shop, Why Not
Designs.
Some of the items you can fnd at Why Not Designs in Scranton.
Why Not Designs is a must for
shoppers who prefer the one-on-one
boutique experience. Funky accessories,
unique nds and customer service that
sets the bar high, this little shop in
Scranton offers something for everyone
who wants to have a little fun while
shopping and add a lot of fun to her
wardrobe. W
Why Not Designs
(706 E. Market St., Scranton).
Hours:
Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Info: 570.342.6161,
whynotdesignsbyang.com
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By Janelle Engle
Special to the Weekender
from a
barbie chick
N
othing says date night
like a red-hot minidress.
But one thing Ive
learned from working in retail
is most women shy away from
red immediately because they
dont know how to wear it,
which is ironic because red is
one of the most universally
attractive colors for everyone
the trick is finding the
right shade and fabric for you
without looking over-the-top or
worse, like a tomato.
Wearing red is simple once
you know the basic rules. If
you are fair-skinned, stay away
from extremely bright reds and
stick to darker vampy tones.
For those not so fair-skinned,
feel free to go for bright col-
ors that will really help you
glow. Its important to pay
attention to fabrics and cuts;
red very easily can look
trashy, so opt for something in
a classic style that hugs your
body rather than a tiny strap-
less minidress. With this color,
its best to leave a little some-
thing to the imagination; it
will come off a lot sexier.
Make sure to choose gold,
not silver, jewelry since it will
pop much better against a red
background and look much
more classy. If you want to go
all-out red with a dress, be
prepared to be the center of
the attention all night. Adding
black accessories such as a
blazer or tights to a red outfit
mutes down the tones and
looks effortlessly chic.
If wearing all red still
makes you think of a lobster,
start off small. Even red heels
for your next night out is a
feminine accessory that never
gets old. Something such as a
bag, jacket or simple bracelet
in red can help you get more
comfortable wearing this crim-
son color. Even the traditional
red lips or nails are the best
way to go if you arent com-
fortable going all out just yet.
Needless to say, a hint of
red is the perfect thing to
wear on a date because the
color has been known to en-
courage confidence by wearing
it. While it is not a color for
wallflowers, when worn cor-
rectly, it can give you a whole
different persona for the night
which is just what every
woman, single or attached,
needs on date night. W
A red jacket makes a bold statement with minimal
effort.
Seeing red
Wearing
red is
simple once
you know
the basic
rules.
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Here comes
the bride...
Get ready for
The Times Leaders
2012 Bride & Groom
special section!
Look for it in one of your
favorite publications.
THE TIMES LEADER
Saturday, February 25
SUNDAY DISPATCH
Sunday, February 26
GO LACKAWANNA
Sunday, February 26
SPONSORED BY:
poconocommunitytheater.org)
Journeyman: through Feb. 26.
Work by Ka-son Reeves.
Reflections: through Feb. 26.
Work by Bud LaRosa.
Hope Horn Gallery (Hyland Hall,
University of Scranton, 570.941.4214)
Gallery Hours: Sun.-Fri., noon-4 p.m.;
Wed., 6-8 p.m.
Sacred Birch: Paintings by Koval
Grippo: through March 2. Abstract
painting workshops offered, school
and community groups should call to
schedule.
The Linder Gallery at Keys-
tone College (570.945.8335,
keystone.edu/lindergallery)
Photographs by Jennie Barrese:
through March 9.
MacDonald Gallery (Miser-
icordia 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.
Winslow Homer: Woodcut Prints,
and display of recent paintings by
Pennsylvania artist Michael Molnar:
through March 4. In conjunction with
Pauly Friedman Art Gallerys Ed-
ward Hopper: Early Impressions.
New Visions Studio
& Gallery (201 Vine St.,
Scranton, www.new-
visionstudio.com,
570.878.3970)
Gallery hours: Tues.-
Sun., noon-6 p.m.
and by appointment.
The Examined Life,
paintings of everyday life in different
media: through Feb. 25. Work by Mike
Carson, John R. Kolbek, Ka-Son
Reeves, Kevin Schappert, Alison
Schmidt, Megan Tucker, Beth Tyrrell.
Pauly Friedman Art Gallery
(Misericordia University,
570.674.6250, misericordia.edu/art)
Gallery Hours: Mon. closed, Tue.-
Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-5
p.m., Sat.-Sun. 1-5 p.m. Edward
Hopper: Early Impressions: through
March 4. In conjunction with Mac-
Donald Art Gallerys Winslow Homer:
Woodcut Prints and Michael Mol-
nars work. Collection of Hoppers
early works in charcoal, pen and ink,
pencil and graphite.
Schulman Gallery (2nd floor of
LCCC Campus Center, 1333 S. Pros-
pect St., Nanticoke, www.luzerne.edu/
schulmangallery, 570.740.0727)
Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Colors of the Season Exhibit:
through Feb. 23. Features landscape
paintings by Earl W. Lehman, Jack
Puhl, Bill Teitsworth, Brooke Wandall,
Mark T. Malak, Wes Bulla.
Sordoni Art Gallery at
Wilkes University (150 S. River
St., Stark Learning Center)
Gallery hours: Daily, noon-4:30 p.m.
Let Children Be Children: Lewis
Wickes Hines Crusade Against Child
Labor: through March 11. Organized
by George Eastman House.
Suraci Gallery (Marywood Uni-
versity, 570.348.6211 x 2428, mary-
wood.edu/galleries.)
Gallery hours: Mon., Thurs.-Fri., 9
a.m.-4 p.m.; Tues.-Wed., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.;
Sat.-Sun., 1-4 p.m.
Michael Mirabito: Lost Voices-A
Remembrance, Poland 1940-1945:
through March 18. Gallery talk Feb. 15,
3 p.m. Reception Feb. 24, 4:30-6:30
p.m. Photographs, photo encaustic
works explore Auschwitz-Birkenau
and Treblinka World War II concen-
tration camp sites as they appear
today. Accompanied by original
musical suite by Douglas Lawrence.
The Vintage Theater (119 Penn
Avenue, Scranton,
570.589.0271,
www.scrantons-
vintagetheater.com)
Gallery hours: Wed., 6
p.m.-midnight; Thurs.-
Sat., noon-6 p.m.
Inside for Details:
through Feb. Visual and
performing arts.
Wayne County Arts
Alliance (waynecountyart-
salliance.org, 570.253.6850)
Sunday Night Cinema: Reel
Times: Films of History and
Imagination, through March 4,
8:15 p.m., Cinema 6 Theater
(Route 6 Mall, Honesdale).
$5/person. 570.390.4420.
Dont Look Now: Were Being
Shot At: Feb. 19.
Weinberg Memorial Library
(University of Scranton)
Alphabets from the Zaner-Bloser
Collection: through April 5, Heritage
Room. Free during library hours. Call
570.941.6341.
Widmann Gallery (Located in
Kings Colleges Sheehy-Farmer
Campus Center between North Fran-
klin and North Main Streets, Wilkes-
Barre, 570.208.5900, ext. 5328)
Gallery hours: Mon. through Fri. 9
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free and open to
the public.
Small Side of Life: through Feb.
23. Scenic landscapes, wildlife, macro
photographs by Crystal Wightman of
Swoyersville. Info: kings.edu, crystal-
wightman.com. W
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AQUARIUS(JAN. 20-FEB. 18)
In an ideal world, people would always
get credit where it was due, receiving ap-
propriate praise and compensation for their
work. But when money, recognition and
personal advancement play a role, its all
too tempting for some to step forward and
claimresponsibility for something they
actually had little to no part of. Whether or
not you call themout isnt a clear-cut ques-
tion, though there are definitely negative
repercussions, and they might or might not
outweigh the benefits of claiming your due.
It might, sadly, turn out that its best just to
let this one slide.
PISCES(FEB. 19-MARCH20)
Time passes so very quickly. In the mo-
ment, sure, it may seemto drag on, but
youve been amazed at howshort these
chapters seemin retrospect. This one, too,
will seementirely too fleeting once its
passed, so instead of wishing it were over
already or different, try to cherish it for
what it is, good and bad, and trust that soon
enough youll be looking back on these
times and wishing they werent done. To
ensure that theres more fondness than
regret associated with these memories,
embrace whats happening right nowas
fully as you can. Its easier than you think.
ARIES(MARCH21-APRIL19)
While youre arguably one of the most
generous signs in the zodiac, youre also
occasionally one of the most selfish. When
these urges come into conflict, things get
messy, but hopefully you knowby nowthat
youll always feel better, in retrospect, if
you make the generous choice even if it
involves a sacrifice or personal suffering.
Choosing the selfish thing will never feel
good because itll always be tainted by the
fact that it cost someone else something
(even if they dont knowit). Give. You
already get tons of lucky breaks. You can
live without this one.
TAURUS(APRIL20-MAY20)
Losing something, be it a loved one,
relationship or even a cherished possession,
isnt something you can instantly get over.
Thats not howhumans are wired. You
probably wish you could just let it go and
move on with your life or fast-forward
through the grieving process somehow, but
unfortunately the only thing that does the
trick is the passage of time. Since you cant
rush that, the only thing to do is wait it out.
The next time you (or someone you know)
suffers such a loss, remember: Rushing
through it isnt the answer. Practicing im-
mense and generous patience is.
GEMINI (MAY21-JUNE20)
Once a gift is given, its gone. Unless
obligations are negotiated and agreed upon
ahead of time (making it more of a contract
than a true gift), the giver relinquishes all
rights to their offer and any and all say
about what happens to it. There are very
fewsituations where asking for something
back or stipulating howor when something
should be used is OK. If such a request
comes your way, consider it if you wish, but
remember that you already fulfilled any
and all obligations by gratefully accepting
this present in the first place. Youre off the
hook.
CANCER(JUNE21-JULY22)
Lying to help someone else (playing a
fake job reference, for example) is an ex-
ample of when deceit occupies an un-
questionably gray area. Because there are
no hard and fast rules, trust your gut. Most-
ly, itll probably feel good to help a friend
by telling a white lie to a total stranger.
Dont hold to rigid lines of what you will
and wont say, but rather judge each in-
stance on a case-by-case basis. Recall that
there are few(if any) moral absolutes and
that you are the ultimate arbiter of what is
right (or wrong) for you. Of course, figur-
ing that out before you agree to things is
generally best.
LEO(JULY23-AUG. 22)
You wouldnt expect a kid who just
learned to swimyesterday to suddenly be
doing Olympic-level dives today. You can
be proud of her for accomplishing steady
doggy-paddle laps fromedge to edge. So
why do you expect yourself to instantly be a
master at anything newyou try even though
you know, rationally, that most skills worth
acquiring require time and tremendous
amounts of practice to master? Give your-
self that time, and be OKwith being com-
pletely terrible at something for a while.
Everyone else is. Youre your own worst
critic but you dont really have to play
that role. Since its not actually helping you
at all, give it a rest for a while (or forever).
VIRGO(AUG. 23-SEPT. 22)
Minding your own business is the key to
keeping the peace this week. Youll prob-
ably desperately want to intervene or help
out someone who clearly needs it, but
your interference (as itll be viewed) is
unwelcome and more likely to cause drama
than actually help matters. Butting out is
hardly one of your fortes. We all knowyou
knowbest, which is what makes it so hard.
This time, bite your tongue and let people
make their horrifying mistakes and also pay
the price for those mistakes. Could you
have stopped it? Maybe. Would they have
thanked you for it? No. Also, and most
importantly, would they have learned any-
thing if you had? Not in the slightest.
LIBRA(SEPT. 23-OCT. 22)
When you meet someone, its their pre-
rogative to not necessarily reveal every-
thing about their pasts. Some of that stuff is
simply none of your business. However,
things that may, in a concrete way, affect
you (like if someone youre seriously dat-
ing has kids or a life-threatening job/dis-
ease/hobby) should be disclosed while you
still have a chance to opt out without hassle
or guilt. If someone fails to do this, you can
justifiably be upset. However, I hope you
have enough compassion to cut thema little
more slack than you might otherwise if
its a deal-breaker, its a deal-breaker, but
dont let your understandable initial reac-
tion make a deal-breaker out of something
that might otherwise be only a deal-chang-
er.
SCORPIO(OCT. 23-NOV. 21)
Some emotional wounds leave perma-
nent scars. But that doesnt mean theyre
truly unforgivable. If both parties are in-
terested, finding ways to work around those
scars and move on is definitely possible,
albeit involving lots of work. The first
question is is that where everyones at?
If so, finding a way through should be fairly
simple still time-consuming and diffi-
cult, of course, but the path itself is obvi-
ous. The real question is whether everyone
is willing to walk that path its entire length.
This week the answer to that question
should be clearer than it has been so far.
SAGITTARIUS(NOV. 22-DEC. 21)
You have powerful personal ethics. You
also maintain close and loyal ties to those
you love who may not be burdened with
the same moral fortitude you possess.
Thats when things get tricky, confusing
and messy. Being torn between your idea of
whats right and your desire to help your
friend isnt a fun place for you Sagittarians.
Unfortunately, theres no easy way out.
Sticking to your guns will piss off your
friend. Weigh that against howupset youll
be about bending one of your own rules
(and howquickly youll get over it), and see
which comes out on top. Youll never feel
totally good about this situation, but view-
ing it this way should at least help you feel a
little better.
CAPRICORN(DEC. 22-JAN. 19)
Just because someone else doesnt agree
that the boundaries youve drawn should be
respected doesnt mean theyre not worth
enforcing. Get a second opinion. This guy
may be way off base if he just shrugs and
blows it off when someone crosses the line.
Of course, its hard when someone flat-out
tells you youre being silly or are just plain
wrong. Seek some validation fromsome-
one reasonable who has no real reason to
simply give it to you. If they agree with the
other guy, accept that you may have chosen
a stance thats a tad unreasonable, and
revise accordingly. W
To contact Caeriel, e-mail
sign.language.astrology@gmail.com.
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Weekender Correspondent
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February 16 1959
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February 17 1981
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February 18 1974
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February 19 1963
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February 20 1988
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February 21 1987
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ear Mom & Dad,
After sending home a
former college football
player in elimination and making
it to the final three on ABCs
I Survived A Japanese Game
Show, the producers asked me
with excitement, How does it
feel being an underdog and mak-
ing it to the finals?
Underdog? I nearly choked
as I stared at a camera in my face
expecting me to be overcome
with shock. Im no underdog.
Im underestimated.
I was insulted the producers
didnt know what I was capable
of. Ive come to realize, however,
that being underestimated can be
quite advantageous, because
nothing shuts someone up better
than proving them wrong.
In case you havent noticed, its
a life motto of mine to live dan-
gerously and outrageously. I was
meaning to get a tattoo signifying
it on my bicep for a while, but
never got around to it. When I
saw Electric City Tattoo Gallery
was hosting a fundraiser that
offered $50 tattoos to benefit a
local childrens hospital, I
thought it would be the perfect
opportunity.
As the artist inked Live dan-
gerously, Live outrageously! on
my skin, I thought maybe the
money I was donating would
help save the life of a child so
they could grow up to live dan-
gerously and outrageously just
like me.
Apparently a kid I work with
didnt agree.
Did you see Justins new
tattoo? he said to another cow-
orker, laughing.
I was right behind him.
Whats wrong with it? I
asked before he could get to the
punch line. His eyes opened
wide, face turned beet red, and he
walked away. Who was he to
comment on my tattoo? The
dirtbag clearly underestimated
how I would react.
To make him feel like shit, I
told him later that night the tattoo
was to honor a friend of mine
who died of cancer and wrote me
a note that his mom found two
years later telling me to live
dangerously and outrageously. It
was a lie, but he felt stupid, so I
was content.
After work, I noticed his car
was behind me at the red light.
The light turned green, and as I
sat there waiting for it to turn red
again so hed have to wait, I
realized maybe this was the rea-
son people from work didnt
invite me out for drinks.
Did I do it because I like to
live dangerously and outrageous-
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know is that he hasnt under-
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Owner:
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The engine is an 8.0 liter, V10, Ziti says.
That makes for about 691 horsepower and
691.11 lb./ft. max. torque.
The Viper also has a Paxton Supercharger,
52 lb. fuel injectors, MSD 8.5 mm spark plug
wires and Harland Sharp 1.7 Ratio Roller
Rockers. It has a short throw clutch, Findaza
fy wheel, Centerforce clutch and a Hurst
shifter.
The interior of Zitis Viper interior is a
camel color, not too many Vipers came with it.
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BMW `01 X5
4.4i. Silver, fully
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103k miles. $8,999
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BUICK 01 PARK AVE
66k original miles,
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80K original miles,
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Kept, Camel Lea-
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Airbags, ABS Nav-
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System, DVD /CD
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BMW `99 M3
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Stage 2 Dinan sus-
pension. Cross
drilled rotors. Cold
air intake. All main-
tenance records
available. $11,500
OBO. 570-466-2630
CHEVROLET `04
CORVETTE COUPE
Torch red with
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interior. 9,700
miles, auto, HUD,
removable glass
roof, polished
wheels, memory
package, Bose
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EAGLE `95 TALON
Only 97,000 Miles.
Full custom body kit,
dark green metallic
with gray interior.
Dual exhaust, 4 coil
over adjustable
struts. All new
brakes, air intake
kit, strut brakes,
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stereo, alarm, cus-
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automatic, runs
excellent. $8,500.
Call 570-876-1355
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HONDA `07 ACCORD
V6 EXL. 77K miles. 1
owner with mainte-
nance records.
Slate blue with
leather interior. Sun-
roof. Asking $12,500.
Call 570-239-2556
HONDA `09 CIVIC LX-S
Excellent condition
inside & out. Garage
kept. Regularly
serviced by dealer,
records available.
Option include alloy
wheels, decklid
spoiler, sport seats,
interior accent light-
ing (blue), Nose
mask and custom
cut floor mats. Dark
grey with black inte-
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miles. REDUCED!
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stingy 4 cylinder,
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maintained, very
good condition,
driven less than
10.1 k miles per
year. $7995
570-855-0095
HONDA 08 ACCORD
4 door, EXL with
navigation system.
4 cyl, silver w/
black interior. Satel-
lite radio, 6CD
changer, heated
leather seats, high,
highway miles. Well
maintained. Monthly
service record
available. Call Bob.
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JAGUAR `00 S TYPE
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with beige hides.
Car is fully equipped
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climate control AC,
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LEXUS `98 LS 400
Excellent condition,
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current PA inspec-
tion. Slight rust on
corner of
passenger door.
Clutch slips on
hard acceleration.
This is why its
thousands less
than Blue Book
value. $6,500
OBO. Make an
offer! Call
570-592-1629
VOLKSWAGEN `04
Beetle - Convertible
GREAT ON GAS!
Blue. AM/FM cas-
sette. Air. Automat-
ic. Power roof, win-
dows, locks &
doors. Boot cover
for top. 22k. Excel-
lent condition.
Garage kept.
Newly Reduced
$14,000
570-479-7664
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2.0 automatic, air
67k miles $6400.
570-466-0999
VOLVO 850 95
WAGON
Runs good, air,
automatic, fair
shape. $1,800.
347-693-4156
415 Autos-Antique
& Classic
CHEVY 30 HOTROD COUPE
$49,000
FORD 76 THUNDERBIRD
All original $12,000
MERCEDES 76 450 SL
$24,000
MERCEDES 29
Kit Car $9,000
(570) 655-4884
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415 Autos-Antique
& Classic
CHEVY 77 CORVETTE
Red & red, all
original. No hits,
restoration. Rides
and looks new.
Exceptionally clean.
A/c, pb, ps, pw, 51K
$14,900 OBO
570-563-5056
Boat? Car? Truck?
Motorcycle? Air-
plane? Whatever it
is, sell it with a
Classified ad.
570-829-7130
DESOTO CUSTOM
49 4 DOOR SEDAN
3 on the tree with
fluid drive. This All
American Classic
Icon runs like a top
at 55MPH. Kin to
Chrysler, Dodge,
Plymouth, Imperial
Desoto, built in the
American Midwest,
after WWII, in a
plant that once
produced B29
Bombers. In its
original antiquity
condition, with
original shop &
parts manuals,
shes beautifully
detailed and ready
for auction in Sin
City. Spent her
entire life in Ari-
zona and New
Mexico, never saw
a day of rain or
rust. Only $19,995.
To test drive, by
appointment only,
Contact Tony at
570-899-2121 or
penntech84th@
gmail.com
FORD `52
COUNTRY SEDAN
CUSTOM LINE
STATION WAGON
V8, automatic,
8 passenger,
3rd seat, good
condition, 2nd
owner. REDUCED TO
$6,500.
570-579-3517
570-455-6589
FORD 28 MODEL A
Sport Coupe.
Rumble Seat.
Professionally
Restored. Ford Blue
with tan canvas
top. $15,225
570-339-1552
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PA 18706 570-825-4581
415 Autos-Antique
& Classic
FORD SALEEN 04
281 SC Coupe
1,000 miles
documented #380
Highly collectable.
$28,500
570-472-1854
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415 Autos-Antique
& Classic
MAZDA `88 RX-7
CONVERTIBLE
1 owner, garage
kept, 65k original
miles, black with
grey leather interior,
all original & never
seen snow. $7,995.
Call 570-237-5119
GET THE WORD OUT
with a Classified Ad.
570-829-7130
415 Autos-Antique
& Classic
MAZDA `88 RX-7
CONVERTIBLE
1 owner, garage
kept, 65k original
miles, black with
grey leather interior,
all original & never
seen snow. $7,995.
Call 570-237-5119
Say it HERE
in the Classifieds!
570-829-7130
415 Autos-Antique
& Classic
MERCEDES 1975
Good interior &
exterior. Runs
great! New tires.
Many new parts.
Moving, Must Sell.
$1,300 or
best offer
570-362-3626
Ask for Lee
415 Autos-Antique
& Classic
MERCURY `79
ZEPHYR
6 cylinder
automatic.
52k original miles.
Florida car. $1500.
570-899-1896
Line up a place to live
in classified!
415 Autos-Antique
& Classic
MERCEDES-BENZ
`73 450SL
Convertible with
removable hard top,
power windows, AM
/FM radio with cas-
sette player, CD
player, automatic, 4
new tires. Cham-
pagne exterior; Ital-
ian red leather inte-
rior inside. Garage
kept, excellent con-
dition. $28,000. Call
825-6272
To place your
ad Call Toll Free
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427 Commercial
Trucks &
Equipment
CHEVY 08 3500
HD DUMP TRUCK
2WD, automatic.
Only 12,000 miles.
Vehicle in like
new condition.
$19,000.
570-288-4322
439 Motorcycles
DAELIM 2006
150 CCs. 4,700
miles. 70 MPG.
New battery & tires.
$1,500; negotiable.
Call 570-288-1246
or 570-328-6897
439 Motorcycles
BMW 2010 K1300S
Only 460 miles! Has
all bells & whistles.
Heated grips, 12 volt
outlet, traction con-
trol, ride adjustment
on the fly. Black with
lite gray and red
trim. comes with
BMW cover, battery
tender, black blue
tooth helmet with
FM stereo and black
leather riding gloves
(like new). paid
$20,500. Sell for
$15,000 FIRM.
Call 570-262-0914
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HARLEY 2011
HERITAGE SOFTTAIL
Black. 1,800 miles.
ABS brakes. Securi-
ty System Package.
$16,000 firm.
SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY
570-704-6023
HARLEY DAVIDSON `03
100th Anniversary
Edition Deuce.
Garage kept. 1
owner. 1900 miles.
Tons of chrome.
$38,000 invested. A
must see. Asking
$18,000. OBO
570-706-6156
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Product
533 Installation/
Maintenance/
Repair
545 Marketing/
Product
533 Installation/
Maintenance/
Repair
468 Auto Parts 468 Auto Parts
The economy may be slowing, but GWC Warran-
ty is growing! GWC, a nationwide leader in vehi-
cle service contracts, is seeking a Marketing Man-
ager for our brand new Wilkes-Barre executive
office. The ideal candidate will possess an analyt-
ical mind, an eagerness to manage a variety of
projects and the ability to drive those projects to
completion. Typical projects would include:
Strategic differentiation, market segmentation,
gathering voice of the customer data, market-spe-
cific growth strategies and brand messaging.
This job is MBA-level work but may also be per-
fect for the high-performing individual who has
experience overseeing process development and
execution of strategic, corporate initiatives. Can-
didates must possess a bachelors degree and have
strong working knowledge of the Microsoft
Office Suite (Excel, Project & PowerPoint in par-
ticular). Additional knowledge of other database
& operating platforms is a plus.
GWC Warranty offers a competitive salary &
comprehensive benefits package including med-
ical and 401k.
Marketing
Manager
Interested candidates may submit their
resumes via email to
careers@gwcwarranty.com
or by fax at 570-456-0967
Franklin Security Bank, a local independent
community bank, is seeking a Deposit
Operations Clerk at our Wilkes-Barre location.
Duties include reconciling general ledger
accounts, processing Federal Reserve daily
returns, processing Internet banking and debit
card requests, monitoring supply room inventory
and ordering supplies, and providing backup for
mail service.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or
equivalent, good communication skills, ability to
follow directions, strong organizational skills, and
proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel and
Word. Banking industry/systems experience
preferred.
For consideration, please submit a resume to
Franklin Security Bank, Human Resources, 1065
Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 or email
to hr@franklinsecuritybank.net.
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SERVICE TECHNICIANS
NEEDED
VALLEY CHEVROLET
SERVICE COMPLEX
221 Conyngham Avenue, Wilkes-Barre
Valley Chevrolet Is Seeking
Class A and BTechnicians.
GM Experience Preferred. ASE Is A Plus
Inspection License & OwnTools Required
We Offer:
Competitive Compensation Program
(Potential earnings over $20/hour)
Benefts Uniforms
Apply in Person to Jerry Kruszka 8:30am - 4:30pm
BUYING JUNK
VEHICLES
$300 AND UP
$125 EXTRA IF DRIVEN,
DRAGGED OR PUSHED IN!
NOBODY Pays More
570-760-2035
Monday thru Saturday 6am-9pm Happy Trails!
439 Motorcycles
HARLEY DAVIDSON
03 Dyna Wide Glide
Excellent condition -
garage kept! Gold-
en Anniversary - sil-
ver/black. New
Tires. Extras.
19,000 miles.
Must Sell!
$10,000.
570-639-2539
HARLEY DAVIDSON
80
Soft riding FLH.
King of the High-
way! Mint origi-
nal antique show
winner. Factory
spot lights, wide
white tires,
biggest Harley
built. Only
28,000 original
miles! Never
needs inspec-
tion, permanent
registration.
$7,995 OBO
570-905-9348
YAMAHA 97
ROYALSTAR 1300
12,000 miles. With
windshield. Runs
excellent. Many
extras including
gunfighter seat,
leather bags, extra
pipes. New tires &
battery. Asking
$4,000 firm.
(570) 814-1548
442 RVs & Campers
FLAGSTAFF `08
CLASSIC
NOW BACK IN PA.
Super Lite Fifth
Wheel. LCD/DVD
flat screen TV, fire-
place, heated mat-
tress, ceiling fan,
Hide-a-Bed sofa,
outside speakers &
grill, 2 sliders,
aluminum wheels, ,
awning, microwave
oven, tinted safety
glass windows,
fridge & many
accessories &
options. Excellent
condition, $22,500.
570-868-6986
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570-829-7130
SUNLINE SOLARIS `91
25 travel trailer A/C.
Bunk beds. New
fridge & hot water
heater. Excellent
condition. $3,900.
570-466-4995
442 RVs & Campers
FOREST RIVER 10
SURVEYOR 234T
24 Travel trailer.
Sleeps 7, two
queen beds, tinted
windows, 17
awning, fridge,
microwave,
oven/range, sofa
bed, water heater.
A/C, one slide out,
smoke free, only
$14,995.
570-868-6426
451 Trucks/
SUVs/Vans
BUICK `05
RENDEZVOUS
BARGAIN!!
AWD, Fully
loaded, 1 owner,
22,000 miles.
Small 6 cylinder.
New inspection.
Like new, inside
& out. $13,000.
(570) 540-0975
CADILLAC `99
ESCALADE
97k miles. Black
with beige leather
interior. 22 rims.
Runs great. $8,500
Call 570-861-0202
CHEVY `99 SILVERADO
Auto. V6 Vortec.
Standard cab. 8
bed with liner. Dark
Blue. 98,400 miles.
$4,999 or best offer
570-823-8196
CHEVY 99 BLAZER
Sport utility, 4
door, four wheel
drive, ABS, new
inspection. $4200.
570-709-1467
FORD `04 EXPLORER
Eddie Bauer Edition
59,000 miles,
4 door, 3 row
seats, V6, all power
options, moon roof,
video screen
$12,999.
570-690-3995 or
570-287-0031
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FORD 02 EXPLORER
Red, XLT, Original
non-smoking owner,
garaged, synthetic
oil since new, excel-
lent in and out. New
tires and battery.
90,000 miles.
$7,500
(570) 403-3016
451 Trucks/
SUVs/Vans
CHRYSLER `02
TOWN & COUNTRY
Luxury people
mover! 87,300 well
maintained miles.
This like-new van
has third row seat-
ing, power side &
rear doors. Eco-
nomical V6 drive-
train and all avail-
able options. Priced
for quick sale
$6,295. Generous
trade-in allowances
will be given on this
top-of-the-line vehi-
cle. Call Fran
570-466-2771
Scranton
GMC `05 SAVANA
1500 Cargo Van.
AWD. V8 automatic.
A/C. New brakes &
tires. Very clean.
$10,750. Call
570-474-6028
JEEP `03 LIBERTY
SPORT. Rare. 5
speed. 23 MPG.
102K highway miles.
Silver with black
interior. Immaculate
condition, inside and
out. Garage kept.
No rust, mainte-
nance records
included. 4wd, all
power. $6,900 or
best offer, trades
will be considered.
Call 570-575-0518
To place your
ad call...829-7130
MERCURY `03
MOUNTAINEER
AWD. Third row
seating. Economical
6 cylinder automat-
ic. Fully loaded with
all available options.
93k pampered miles.
Garage kept. Safety /
emissions inspected
and ready to go. Sale
priced at $8,995.
Trade-ins accepted.
Tag & title process-
ing available with
purchase. Call Fran
for an appointment
to see this out-
standing SUV.
570-466-2771
Scranton
RANGE ROVER
07 SPORT
Supercharged
59,000 miles, fully
loaded. Impeccable
service record.
$36,000
570-283-1130
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503 Accounting/
Finance
BOOKKEEPER
Part time leading to
full time. Duties:
P&L & BS Account
reconciliation
AR / AP posting
Journal entries
Processing payroll
and quarterly tax
Experience with
QuickBooks, Word
and Excel a plus
Compensation com-
mensurate with
experience
e-mail resume to
btime60@gmail.com
506 Administrative/
Clerical
Administrative
Assistant
Highly successful
business in the
Wilkes-Barre Area
with immediate
need for an experi-
enced administra-
tive assistant. Data
entry, preparing
reports & corre-
spondence, record-
ing meeting notes,
etc. Strong under-
standing of Excel a
must.
-Competitive Salary
-401k
-Paid Vacation
-Health Care
Send resume to
collette@gocolours.
com Deadline 2/24
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Medical
Receptionist/Assistant
Part time.
Benefits available.
Mail resume to:
Dr. Lombardo
576 Wyoming Ave
Kingston, PA 18704
Please include
professional
references.
509 Building/
Construction/
Skilled Trades
Entry Level
Construction Laborer
Two person crew,
no experience nec-
essary, company
will train. The work
is outdoor, fast-
paced, very physical
and will require the
applicant to be out
of town for eight day
intervals followed by
six days off. Appli-
cants must have a
valid PA drivers
license and clean
driving record.
Starting wage is
negotiable but will
be no less than
$14.00 per hour plus
incentive pay with
family health, dental
and 401k. APPLY AT
R.K. HYDRO-VAC,
INC., 1075 OAK ST
PITTSTON, PA
18640
E-MAIL RESUME TO
TCHARNEY@
RKHYDROVACPA.COM
OR CALL 800-237-
7474 MONDAY TO
FRIDAY, 8:30 TO
4:30 E.O.E. AND
MANDATORY DRUG
TESTING.
518 Customer
Support/Client Care
CSR
Do you have
internet or modem
knowledge?
RFM is looking for
someone with the
ability to prioritize
and organize
requests. Self moti-
vated individual with
a dedicated sense
of follow through.
Call center or help
desk experience is
necessary.
Must have comput-
er knowledge &
possess good peo-
ple skills. Competi-
tive starting rate.
Pleasant office
environment. Must
be dependable.
Call 1-888-514-8883
for details, ask for
Stephanie.
Fax resume to:
570-517-5003
522 Education/
Training
DAYCARE
STAFF NEEDED
Experience a must.
Early Childhood
Education a plus.
To inquire call Scott
at 570-655-1012.
533 Installation/
Maintenance/
Repair
DATA/ PHONE /SOUND
Our Client is hiring
experienced techni-
cians to install
phones, fiber optics,
data and sound sys-
tems. Customers
include hospitals,
schools, churches
and businesses.
Must interpret blue-
prints, troubleshoot
wiring and read
schematics. Will use
hand tools, laptop,
and climb ladders.
Full time 8am-
4:30pm. Must have
clean driving record.
Contact Harvis
570-542-5330 with
questions or send
resume to:
jobs.harvis@
gmail.com
INVISIBLE FENCE
INSTALLER
Invisible Fence
technology keeps
dogs safer. Training
is provided to oper-
ate ditch witch and
install underground
wire and compo-
nents. Full time
physical job. Must
have good math
skills, clean driving
record and be cour-
teous. Must pass
physical & drug test.
Call or email Brian
at Harvis Interview
Service for applica-
tion or questions:
542-5330 or ifnepa.
jobs@gmail.com
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Development
554 Production/
Operations
566 Sales/Business
Development
554 Production/
Operations
566 Sales/Business
Development
566 Sales/Business
Development
566 Sales/Business
Development
539 Legal
566 Sales/Business
Development
539 Legal
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Development
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LATONA LAW, P.C.
Immediate Full-Time
Attorney Position
Experience required in the areas of
Workers Compensation, Personal Injury
and Social Security Disability.
Salary based on Experience.
Email resume to tlorince@epix.net
Fax to 570-822-5169
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Production Manager. This position reports direct-
ly to the V.P. of Operations and oversees a multi
department production facility. Candidates will
have several years experience in the manufactur-
ing of products in a fast pace manufacturing envi-
ronment. Motivating employees and developing
on floor work flow strategy and methodology is
the core of this position. Daily interaction and
problem solving with several departments in oper-
ations.
The successful candidate has 5 years experience
in management; self motivated, able to work in a
fast paced environment, has the ability to multi-
task; is highly organized; knowledge of lean man-
ufacturing and six sigma are a plus but not
required. Experience working in a manufactur-
ing/assembly facility preferred.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits.
Send resume and salary history to:
c/o The Times Leader
Box 2935
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250
Production Manager
554 Production/
Operations
554 Production/
Operations
Immediate openings
for part-time work in
Dallas and Laflin
Local manufacturing plant
Up to 22.5 hours per week
Flexible shifts and days
Shifts pay $10.15/$10.40/$10.46 per hour
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
Employment applications can be
obtained at:
Offset Paperback Mfrs., Inc.
2211 Memorial Hwy.
Dallas, PA 18612
533 Installation/
Maintenance/
Repair
HV HVAC/R AC/R
WWW.RITE-TEMP.COM
Visit our website
for job postings.
NOW HIRING! NOW HIRING!
COCCIA COCCIA
FORD LINCOLN FORD LINCOLN
Has immediate
openings for
Class A, B, C
Technicians
Ford Certificated
Diesel Technician
Parts Counter
Personnel
We are
expending our
facility & need
experienced
applicants.
Excellent pay and
benefits are
offered.
Please apply to:
Rudy Podest
Parts & Service
Director
Coccia Ford
Lincoln
570-823-8888
rpodest@
cocciacars.com
All Applicants are
Confidential
533 Installation/
Maintenance/
Repair
Service Writer/
Assistant Manager
Automotive Experi-
ence Preferred.
RYMER AUTOMOTIVE
SPECIALISTS
WILKES-BARRE
CALL 570-970-8840
542 Logistics/
Transportation
DRIVERS, CDL-A:
Home every night!
Local Hazleton
Dedicated route!
Great Pay, Benefits!
1-866-336-9642
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INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTORS
NEEDED
All shifts available.
Please visit our
office at:
777 S. Franklin St.,
Wilkes-Barre
to pick up an
application today.
542 Logistics/
Transportation
DRIVERS
Due to our contin-
ued growth, Bolus
Freight Systems
is expanding its fleet
of company drivers.
Company drivers
will enjoy dedicated
runs or regional
runs. You can be
home every night or
every weekend, the
choice is yours.
You can earn in
excess of $1400 per
week, and you will
be driving a new or
late model truck.
Part time and week-
end work also avail-
able. This is a
career opportunity
for dependable driv-
ers to work for an
industry leader and
one of the highest
paying companies in
the business. We
offer a performance
bonus, paid vaca-
tions and holidays,
medical and life
insurance as well as
401K. For more
information call:
1-800-444-1497
ext 721
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542 Logistics/
Transportation
OIL TRUCK DRIVER
Greater Hazleton
Area. Class B
License. Tanker
Hazmat Required.
Steady Work. Good
Driving Record.
Insurance, Vacation
and Holiday Pay.
Wargo Coal & Oil
(570) 929-2843
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545 Marketing/
Product
MARKETING/SALES
Full Time, Part Time
experienced Mar-
keting/Salesper-
sons. Identify and
connect with senior
executives, open
doors and arrange
meetings. Must
have excellent
phone skills.
Fax Resume to:
(866)969-0690
Email to:
CMCNortheast@
verizon.net
548 Medical/Health
ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT/SCHEDULER
for In-Home Care
EXPERIENCE PREFERRED
COMPUTER SKILLS
Email resume:
comfortkeeper
swb@gmail.com
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special place
called home?
Classified will address
Your needs.
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with classified!
548 Medical/Health
DENTAL RECEPTIONIST
Full Time. Day and
Evening Hours.
Benefits. Prior Den-
tal Office Experi-
ence preferred.
DENTAL HYGIENIST:
Part Time. Tuesday
3-8, Thursday 3-7
Email, Fax, Send
resume to
Carpenter Dental,
1086 Wyoming
Ave., Forty Fort,
18704. Carpenter
Dental@hotmail.com
Fax 570-714-5184.
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Employee! Place an
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570-829-7130
ask for an employ-
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548 Medical/Health
Intensive Case Manager
CSS seeking Inten-
sive Case Manager
for Lackawanna &
Monroe Counties.
Candidate will
report to SAMSHA
program supervisor
and be responsible
for the daily man-
agement of all
assigned cases and
their reporting;
assist chronically
homeless individu-
als with mental
health and/or drug
and alcohol issues
transition from tem-
porary to perma-
nent housing; creat-
ing supportive serv-
ice environments.
Clients will be based
mostly out of Lack-
awanna County,
some out of Mon-
roe. Successful
candidate must
possess a BS or BA
in human services,
counseling or other
related field; good
communication,
people, and written
skills. Experience
working with this
population a plus
but not required.
EOE. Interested
applicants can send
resumes to:
CATHOLIC SOCIAL
SERVICES
ATTN: BRANDY
UPDIKE
516 FIG STREET
SCRANTON, PA
18505
bupdike@
cssscranton.org
Lakeside Nursing
Center
is looking for:
CNA
Part Time
3p- 11p & 11p-7a
Apply in person
245 Old Lake Rd
Dallas Pa 18612
(570) 639-1885
E.O.E
Part Time
LPN Positions
Looking for caring
& compassionate
people for
Alzheimers Per-
sonal Care Facility.
Reliable applicants
need only apply. No
phone calls please.
Apply within.
KEYSTONE
GARDEN ESTATES
100 NARROWS RD
ROUTE 11
LARKSVILLE
Physical/Occupational
Therapists
CareGivers America
Home Health Ser-
vices has Full Time
openings for
PTs & OTs. Join
our expanding ther-
apy team and learn
to translate Evi-
dence-Based Ther-
apy into practice!
Company car pro-
vided. Resumes to
rjacobs@caregivers
america.com
554 Production/
Operations
TOOLMAKER
Full time 2nd shift
position. Ability to
use all shop tools
and machines,
experience in set-
up and operating
CNC equipment a
plus. Job requires
working to close
tolerances and from
prints.
Excellent salary and
benefits package.
Submit resume to:
MICHAEL HOLCOMB,
DIAMOND
MANUFACTURING
COMPANY,
P. O. BOX 4174
WYOMING, PA
18644
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566 Sales/Retail/
Business
Development
MRG
A Phenomenal
Place to Work!
Marshall Retail
Group is Ameri-
cas largest and
premier independ-
ent specialty
retailer in the casi-
no and resort
industry.
We are currently
looking for an
experienced
Assistant
Store Manager
&
Customer Sales
Associates
The qualified can-
didate must have
a background in
retail manage-
ment, including
excellent verbal
and written com-
munication skills,
Phenomenal Cus-
tomer Service
Skills and be
detailed oriented.
We offer a com-
petitive salary
including bonus
potential, medical
and dental insur-
ance, 401(K), PTO
and a generous
employee dis-
count.
Please apply
online at
www.marshall
retailgroup.com
or fax your
resume to
609-317-1126
SALESPERSON
Expanding commer-
cial disposal com-
pany seeks motivat-
ed sales rep to call
on existing cus-
tomers and develop
new commercial
accounts. Experi-
ence required.
Salary with com-
plete benefit pack-
age. Please send
resume to:
Attn: Jack,
500 N Poplar St,
Berwick PA 18603
566 Sales/Retail/
Business
Development
OUTSIDE SALES
PERSON
WANTED FOR
Local Franchised
Automotive Business.
Well established
local chain store
with over 30 years
of market presence
is seeking an out-
side sales person.
Part or full time flex
hours maybe avail-
able. Applicants
must have their own
car, a valid drivers
license and prior
sales experience.
Pay will commensu-
rate with experi-
ence for the right
individual. Position is
perfect for the
working mom, col-
lege students, busi-
ness majors or
sales professionals
looking for extra
income.
Call Bill or Neil at
Cottman
Transmission,
181 Market S,
Kingston
570-287-3148
600
FINANCIAL
610 Business
Opportunities
TAX REFUND COMING?
INVEST IN
YOURSELF WITH
JAN PRO
Quote from current
Franchisee,
I started with a
small investment &
I have grown my
business over
600%. It definitely
changed my life and
I would recommend
Jan-Pro.
* Guaranteed Clients
* Steady Income
* Insurance &
Bonding
* Training &
Ongoing Support
* Low Start Up Costs
* Accounts available
throughout Wilkes-
Barre & Scranton
570-824-5774
Jan-Pro.com
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basement, garage
or attic and call the
Classified depart-
ment today at 570-
829-7130!
MOSS COLLECTOR
who owns/or has
access to large
tract (s), private
woodlands. Must
I.D. moss & eco-
harvest in bulk, dry
& deliver to Hones-
dale. 570-253-4704
630 Money To Loan
We can erase
your bad credit -
100% GUARAN-
TEED. Attorneys
for the Federal
Trade Commission
say theyve never
seen a legitimate
credit repair opera-
tion. No one can
legally remove
accurate and timely
information from
your credit report.
Its a process that
starts with you and
involves time and a
conscious effort to
pay your debts.
Learn about manag-
ing credit and debt
at ftc. gov/credit. A
message from The
Times Leader and
the FTC.
700
MERCHANDISE
708 Antiques &
Collectibles
BASEBALL CARDS
Philadelphia Phillies
130 cards $10. Must
sell moving out of
state. 570-313-
5213/ 570-313-5214
HESS TRUCKS new
in boxes 2000-2008
$50.-$100.
570-675-4383
PEDAL CAR 1980s
era black Copen-
hagen AJ Foyt Indy
pedal car and red
1980s era Marlboro
pedal Indy car $200
for both. 696-3988
710 Appliances
FREEZER, Frigidaire
23 cu. ft. upright in
great condition. Call
$300. 592-1193
GENES
RECONDITIONED
APPLIANCES
60 Day Warranty
Monday-Friday
8:00PM-5:00PM
Saturday
8:00AM-11:00AM
Gateway
Shopping Center
Kingston, PA
(570) 819-1966
WASHER & electric
dryer, Moving. Very
good condition ask-
ing $400. for both.
570-693-1462
WASHER, Amana
commercial quality,
12 cycles, stainless
steel tub. $150.
570-675-2750
712 Baby Items
BASINETT Simplicity
Pooh Bear $60.
Graco Pack N Play
$70. Both like new.
570-822-7576
CARSEAT good con-
dition $20.
570-675-4383
712 Baby Items
CRADLE & SWING:
baby girl purple fish-
er Price purchased
at Babies R Us. paid
$169. asking $75.
Excellent condition.
570-301-3484 or
570-631-6635
CRIB/TODDLER BED
brand new no mat-
tress $30. Pack n
Plays $25. Graco
Snap N Go $20.
Jumparoo $25,
Wedding Dress $50,
Tiara $20. Travel
System like new, 2
car seat bases $75,
Bird Cages $25
each. 693-3028
726 Clothing
CLOTHING boys
name brand jeans
sizes 7 reg, 8 reg,
10 slim $5 each
Childerns Place
winter coat 5/6 $20
Columbia winter
coat 8 $25 570-
823-4432 aft 4pm
COAT
KENNETH COLE
Beige, size 6,
hardly worn. $75.
570-855-5385
COMMUNION SUIT
boys, worn twice,
size 14 $30.
570-654-4113
DRESS PANTS black
size 8 & gray dress
shirt/tie size 8
$12.for set. Black
dress pants with
gray dress shirt/tie
and reversible vest
size 10 $20. for set
5 pair boys fleece
pants size 8 $2.
each dark colors 2
pair boys size 2
snow boots. $9.
each. 825-2927
DRESSES (2) adult
Oratorio black with
empire waist and
velvet top, Formal
Fashions, size 10
$20. Black satin
short sleeve formal
gown Southeast-
ern, size 6. 100%
polyester $15.
(570) 574-8766
JACKET, leather,
black, small new
$50. Dolce Gab-
bana handbag
$200. 654-4440
JACKETS black
medium, $60. Fox
jacket small $50.
570-822-2641
SUITS 5, mens,
32l, sizes between
38-39. All for $150
or sold separately
call 570-654-4793
WEDDING GOWN
size 9-10 used
once, preserved in
box $30. Kids
clothes 6 months -
12 months, brand
new $1. and up.
570-825-0569
732 Exercise
Equipment
ELLIPTICAL/STAIR
STEPPER excellent
condition, barely
used. $200.00 Call
570-332-4869
TREADMILL
Cadence 2300,
excellent condition .
$200 Exercise Bike
stationary. $ 60
570-735-2081
732 Exercise
Equipment
TREADMILL electric
with pad, proform
$65. 570-822-2641
742 Furnaces &
Heaters
COAL STOVE origi-
nal Pittston 1929
very good condition,
green/beige $200.
570-328-8666
744 Furniture &
Accessories
A BRAND NEW
P-TOP QUEEN
MATTRESS SET!!
Still in plastic!!
$150!!
MUST SELL!!
Call Steve @
280-9628!!
BED FRAME with
headboard, queen
$50. Kitchen table
$40. 570-235-9385
or 570-820-8023
BED FRAME, queen,
tubular steel head &
foot board, $200.
Black wicker chair
$25. SHELVING,
metal, 4 shelves,
$5. (570) 654-4440
BEDROOM SET
5 piece with King
size bed complete.
Excellent condition!
Broyhill Attic Heir-
loms 5 piece bed-
room set. Solid oak.
Beautiful full dresser
with mirror + addi-
tional dresser + 2
nights stands + king
size oak bedframe
& headboard + USA
Olympic quality. Paid
$7k+ for this beauti-
ful integrated bed-
room set. Moving to
Philadelphia in small
apartment or would
bring with me!
$1,200 for the entire
set. 570.855.2751
BEDROOM SET: 6
pc. Dresser, mirror,
door chest, 2 night
stands and head-
board that is good
for full, queen or
king size. Must see
great shape. $450
570-814-5477
BOSTON ROCKER
with design, beauti-
ful paid $1300 ask-
ing $300. Lazy Boy
recliner, brown
leather $200, never
used, selling to
make room.
570-822-5391
COMPUTER DESK,
walnut wood, 5h
x5l, used 2 months.
Moving, paid $595
sell for $200.
570-592-1541.
COUCH & LOVE-
SEAT, white material
good condition.
FREE. 902-5598
To place your
ad call...829-7130
DINING ROOM SET,
all matching, 9
pieces, table, 5
chairs, buffet, china
cabinet, wall mirror,
great condition
$450. 474-6947
LIFT CHAIR by
Pride, like new
$500. 824-0999
744 Furniture &
Accessories
FURNI SH FURNI SH
FOR LESS FOR LESS
* NELSON *
* FURNITURE *
* WAREHOUSE *
Recliners from $299
Lift Chairs from $699
New and Used
Living Room
Dinettes, Bedroom
210 Division St
Kingston
Call 570-288-3607
RECLINER SOFA
burgundy, like new
$300. Futon, wood
frame, thick mat-
tress with cover
$100. Microwave
cart $50. 824-4185
SOFA & LOVESEAT,
leather, 3 1/2 years
old, excellent condi-
tion paid $2100 sell
for $600. Two glass
end tables, like new
$120. 570-301-4102
SOFA & matching
chair, excellent con-
dition, 2 years old
$400. 288-2062
SOFA, like new,
microfiber, beige
color, kick-out
recliners on sides,
beautiful. $300.
Call 570-287-4933
VANITY with mirror
& 2 glass shelves.
Excellent condition.
$35. Baby walker,
hardly used $25.
570-735-6527.
PLYMOUTH
129 Orchard Street
Fri, Feb. 17th, 9-2
Sat., Feb 18th, 9-12
Couch, love seat,
gas stove & lots
more
LINE UP
A GREAT DEAL...
IN CLASSIFIED!
752 Landscaping &
Gardening
RIDING MOWER
John Deere 38 cut,
14.5 hp, good condi-
tion $500.822-9059
756 Medical
Equipment
HOSPITAL BED
electric, FREE.
570-655-4680.
INCONTINENT sup-
plies, diapers, pads,
all sizes & types $5.
per pack. Walker
with wheels $5.
Quad cane $10.
Electric hospital bed
$150. Forest green
lift chair $150. 287-
1436 or 287-8476
756 Medical
Equipment
PERFIT INCONTI-
NENCE Underwear
Size X-L, 14 per
package for $5.
570-288-9940
758 Miscellaneous
WANTED
ALL JUNK CARS
& TRUCKS
HEAVY
EQUIPMENT
DUMPTRUCKS
BULLDOZERS
BACKHOES
Highest Prices
Paid!!!
FREE
REMOVAL
Call
Vito & Ginos
Anytime
288-8995
ANGELS set of 2
Syrocco for wall
$20. Beautiful 2
piece wall planter by
Syrocco, top half
has a spout bottom
can be filled with
flowers or greenery
$25. Deluxe all-in-
one paper cutter/
dispenser 1 com-
plete welded frame,
regular blade, light
gray includes paper/
dispenser (Bulman
Products) $35.
Hearing impaired
(Opentech miracle
phone), feel your
caller voice, visual
ringer flashes when
there is an incoming
call, instructional
video also included
$20. Sears 36 TV
display technology:
C RT (tube), $65.
570-288-8689
CABINET from old
Singer sewing
machine $10.
570-474-5653
CANES & walking
sticks, new batch.
Variety of 30+ avail-
able. Made from
slippery maple
trees. $4-$5 each.
Over 200 Christmas
& household items.
Includes, Christmas
trees, ornaments,
flowers, vases, bas-
kets, lamps, candle
lights, Samsonite
belt massager, 4
pieces of luggage.
all for$60. 735-2081
CHRISTMAS TREE
7 1/2 used 3 times
asking $50.
570-825-0569
DINNERWARE 64
piece $35. Black
carpet 60x*0 $20.
White lace 50 yards
8 straight piece
with 3 gather riffle
$40. Wedding
bows, white lace 24
for $12. Farberware
coffee urn 12 to 55
cups, need stem
$25. 570-654-4440
FIREPLACE WOOD
HOLDER/CARRIER,
BRASS $50.
570-829-5542
746 Garage Sales/
Estate Sales/
Flea Markets
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796 Wanted to Buy
Merchandise
796 Wanted to Buy
Merchandise
39 Prospect St Nanticoke
570-735-1487
WE PAY
THE MOST
INCASH
BUYING
11am
to 6pm
758 Miscellaneous
DINNERWARE SET
service for 8 with
matching silver-
ware, white raised
edges $45.
570-696-0187
DONUT DISPLAY
CASE, white, lighted
29 deepx42 w
x68H, 5 shelves, 2
lower compart-
ments, originally
$400 asking $200.
Cappaccino Mr.
Coffee maker $10. 2
coffee grinders $20.
2 paper towel dis-
pensers $40. 74 oz
airpot containers
$10. 6 shelf condi-
ment display $30.
570-885-6584
GRILL/GAS small,
good condition $25.
neg. 570-510-7763
HEATER, tower
quartz, electric,
$20. Yale fireproof
safe 13x17 1/2 $50.
School desk $15.
570-825-5847
HELMET Fly Venom
ATV/BMX /motorcy-
cle helmet unisex
adult xl, pink/black,
like brand new, only
used once. $60
Christmas casse-
role dish ceramic
casserole dish, holly
berry design, like
new $10 Tampa Bay
Buccaneers clock
NFL clock, like new.
$15. 570-235-6053
HUMIDIFIER Honey-
well digital, almost
new $50. Booster
cables 12 6 gauge
professional heavy
duty new $40.
570-675-4383
LIGHTS 2 tungsten
lights with bar
doors, & tripod
stands, extra bulbs
2 umbrellas, 1 tri-
pod, 1 light meter
with case, clamp
gaffe tape, never
opened, reflector
(silver, white, gold)
back drop stand,
never opened still in
box It extends to a
height of 8 ft. 6,
collapses to 4. &
telescopic cross bar
can extend to 10 W
weighs only 14 lbs.
Most of the equip-
ment is from B&H, &
Amazon.com. $325
for all. email if inter-
ested at Kari.Shinko
3@gmail.com.
MILK CAN & lid,
painted black has
decal, $30. Kaz
cool moisture
humidifier with air
cleaning filter, 20-24
hour operation,
$12. Beautiful hand
made 25 Raggedy
Ann & Andy doll,
hand made clothes
with embroided
faces, sold in set
$75.HP FAX-900 a
stand alone plain-
paper inkjet facsimi-
le (fax) machine
$15. Canon CB-2LV
battery charger for
the Canon NB-4L Li-
Ion also comes with
the Canon NB-4L Li-
Ion battery for
Canon SD1400IS,
SD940IS, SD960IS
and Other Select
Canon digital cam-
eras $20. 650-8710
NOOK COLOR in
box. Used approxi-
mate 1 hour. $150
firm. Call 823-5943
758 Miscellaneous
PING PONG TABLE
asking $25.
570-825-5847
SWIFTER wet jet
mop $8. 2 - X-
box live 3 months -
$20.00 or $21.00 if
mailed. 868-6018
SWING
$20.
570-510-7763
TABLE TOP. Oval
glass. 40x51.5
FREE. 570-735-7331
TABLEWARE gold
color $100.
570-822-2641
TANNING BED, Full
Size Excellent Con-
dition. $1,000
570-332-4869.
TIRES (2) all season
tires, 225-55-17, like
new $50 each.
570-690-2721
TIRES. Studded
snow (2) Traction
King plus/10 ply.
245-75-16-M&S.
Lightly used. $149.
570-333-4827
VACUUM CLEANER
The Garry with
attachments, 4
extra bags $70.
570-824-0999
Job Seekers are
looking here!
Where's your ad?
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ask for an employ-
ment specialist
762 Musical
Instruments
PIANO Kranich-
Bach with bench,
light oak, very good
condition. Beautiful
tone. $600.
570-822-2887
774 Restaurant
Equipment
GRILL: 24 electric
table top. 208
phase. Made by
Anvil. $400.
570-542-7532
776 Sporting Goods
BACK PACK
Academy Broad-
way, almost new
14x24, navy nylon &
leather $50.
570-675-4383
JACKET AND BIBS.
For hunting, large,
camo orange. $50.
570-829-5542
780 Televisions/
Accessories
TV 15.5 very slim flat
screen hi definition
LCD, remote, beau-
tiful picture, original
box paid $109. sell
for $65.
570-258-0568 or
570-406-4523
TV Sharp 32 with
stand digital box &
remotes works
great $50.
570-902-5598
TV Sony Trinitron
36 tube with flat
front. HD ready. V.
good condition.
$30.
TVS Magnavox 60
projection $175. 4
TVS all sizes &
makes, work great
all for $50. Must go.
570-235-9385 or
570-820-8023
784 Tools
CHAINSAW Ryobi
20 cut with carry-
ing case, used
once, sell $165.
570-878-2849
COMPOUND SAW
Craftsman with fold-
ing metal stand
$225. 457-7854
GENERATOR Troy-
bilt, 10HP, 550
watts, with 4-way
electrical splitter,
like new, great buy
$650.
570-457-7854
786 Toys & Games
CHILDS MAT
almost new pur-
chased at Best Buy
on 12-11-12 for $21.
have receipt sell
$12. 570-258-0568
or 570-406-4523
RADIO FLYER items-
Liberty Horse $125.
Rocket $40. First
scooter $20. Wagon
$50. Butterscotch
the horse , fabric
saddle included.
$125. All in very
good condition.
570-855-8966
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788 Stereo/TV/
Electronics
SPEAKERS -
JVC, floor standing,
$50.
570-829-5542
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810 Cats
CAT: Snowy, pure
white DSH male. 19
months, playful,
special, sheds very
little, very good, all
veted have papers,
FREE to loving
home with TLC. call
Nina 570-851-0436
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kids/cats ok. Liter
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BOXER PUPPIES
3 male & 1 female
purebred puppies.
No papers. Shots &
dewormed. Tails
docked & dew
claws removed.
$600 each.
570-885-3431
CORGI PUPS
Pembroke. Males &
Females. Shots &
wormed. Reds &
Tris. $400-$495.
Ready to go. Pic-
tures available.
570-799-0192
DOBERMAN PUPPIES
3 males left. Black
& rust. Ready to
go! $500 each.
570-542-7532
GERMAN SHEP-
HERD, purebred,
female, no children,
fenced yard. FREE
570-262-1917
POMERANIANS
AKC, 8 weeks, 2
females. Shots &
wormed. Vet
checked. Home
Raised. $500.
570-864-2643
SHIH TZU PUPPIES
YOU CAN BUY LOVE
Registered.
Available 02/21.
570-714-2032
570-852-9617
835 Pets-
Miscellaneous
COCKATEIL, FREE,
white approximate 4
years old, cage,
stand & food includ-
ed. Call 570-287-
0148 between 9am-
8pm anyday.
845 Pet Supplies
FISH TANK 55 gallon
& equipment. FREE,
MUST PICK UP.
570-825-0178
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Centermorland
529 SR 292 E
For sale by owner
Move-in ready. Well
maintained. 3 - 4
bedrooms. 1 bath.
Appliances includ-
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mountain view. For
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$275,000. For
appointment, call:
570-310-1552
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PRICE
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Charming 4 bed-
room, 3 bath
home situated on
1 1/4 acre on a
private setting.
Close to schools
and shopping. Liv-
ing room with
beautiful stone
fireplace and built
ins. Hardwood
floors throughout.
Master suite on
1st floor. Kitchen
has cherry cabi-
nets with tile
floors. Screened
porch. Detached
2 car garage.
$335,000
For appointment
570-690-0752
906 Homes for Sale
EXETER
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday
12pm-5pm
362 Susquehanna
Ave
Completely remod-
eled, spectacular,
2 story Victorian
home, with 3 bed-
rooms, 1.5 baths,
new rear deck, full
front porch, tiled
baths and kitchen,
granite counter-
tops, all Cherry
hardwood floors
throughout, all new
stainless steel
appliances and
lighting, new oil fur-
nace, washer dryer
in first floor bath.
Great neighbor-
hood, nice yard.
$174,900 (30 year
loan, $8,750 down,
$887/month, 30
years @ 4.5%)
100% OWNER
FINANCING
AVAILABLE
Call Bob at
570-654-1490
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HARDING
3 bedroom, 1.5 bath
raised Ranch on 1
acre. Home boasts
a gas fireplace in
living room, tradi-
tional fireplace in
finished basement.
Central A/C, 2.5 car
garage, covered
deck, out of flood
zone. $179,900. Call
570-388-4244
570-388-2773
906 Homes for Sale
SWOYERSVILLE
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday
12pm-5pm
52 Barber Street
Beautifully remod-
eled 3 bedroom, 1
bath home in the
heart of the town.
With new carpets,
paint, windows,
doors and a mod-
ern kitchen and
bath. Sale includes
all appliances:
refrigerator, stove,
dishwasher, washer
and dryer. Nice yard
and superb neigh-
borhood. Priced to
sell at $89,900 or
$433.00 per month
(bank rate; 30
years, 4.25%, 20%
down). Owner also
willing to finance
100% of transaction
with a qualified
cosigner
Call Bob at
570-654-1490
WEST WYOMING
438 Tripp St
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday
12pm-5pm
Completely remod-
eled home with
everything new.
New kitchen, baths,
bedrooms, tile
floors, hardwoods,
granite countertops,
all new stainless
steel appliances,
refrigerator, stove,
microwave, dish-
washer, free stand-
ing shower, tub for
two, huge deck,
large yard, excellent
neighborhood
$154,900 (30 year
loan @ 4.5% with 5%
down; $7,750 down,
$785/month)
100% OWNER
FINANCING
AVAILABLE
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LAND FOR SALE
24 ACRES
Wyoming Co, NY
Bennington Twp.
Cotton Hill Rd.
ASKING $32,000
1-814-392-6548
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Unfurnished
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
IN THE HEART OF WILKES-BARRE
Immediate Occupancy!!
Efficiencies available
@30% of income
MARTIN D. POPKY APARTMENTS
61 E. Northampton St.
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
Affordable Senior Apartments
Income Eligibility Required
Utilities Included! Low cable rates;
New appliances; Laundry on site;
Activities! Curbside Public Transportation
Please call 570-825-8594
D/TTY 800-654-5984
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
DUPONT
Totally renovated 6
room apartment with
balcony. Partially fur-
nished. Brand new
fridge / electric
range & electric
washer/ dryer. along
with new custom
draperies, Roman
shades, carpeting /
flooring & energy
efficient windows. 2
bedroom + large
attic loft bedroom,
1.5 bath, partially fin-
ished basement.
Lots of closet space.
Easy access to I-81,
airport & casino, off
street parking. No
smoking. $750 + utili-
ties & security. Call
570-762-8265
FORTY FORT
BEAUTY -
EFFICIENT
1 bedroom,
fireplace, court-
yard parking,
appliances,
professionally
managed.
LEASE/
EMPLOYMENT
APPLICATION/
NO PETS/
SMOKING
$465+ utilities
AMERICA
REALTY
288-1422
KINGSTON
BUTLER ST.
3 bedrooms, pantry
w/eat in kitchen. All
appliances. 2.5
baths, separate tub
showers. No pets
or smoking.
$1500/mo plus
security & utilities.
Call 570-288-4203
KINGSTON
E. WALNUT ST.
Light, bright, 3rd
floor, 2 bedrooms,
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. $715.
570-287-0900
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NANTICOKE
2nd floor, 1 bed-
room, washer/dryer
hookup, off street
parking. No pets.
$450/month,
heat, water, & hot
water incl.
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message.
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
KINGSTON
Newly renovated. 3
bedroom. Wall to
wall carpet.
Screened in porch.
Off street parking.
Fridge, stove,
washer & dryer
included. Sewer,
lawn maintenance
& snow removal
also included. $750
+ utilities. Call
(570) 807-7204
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NANTICOKE
Nice clean 1
bedroom. Heat, hot
water, garbage fee
included. Stove,
fridge, air-condition-
ing, washer/dryer
availability. Security.
$525 per month
Call (570) 736-3125
NANTICOKE
Very clean, nice, 2
bedroom. Water,
sewer, stove, fridge,
Garbage collection
fee included. W/d
availability. Large
rooms. Security,
$545/mo.
570-736-3125
PITTSTON
2nd floor. 1 bed-
room, private
entrance, newly
painted, w/w car-
peting, washer/
dryer hookup, off
street parking.
Water & sewer
included. No Pets
No Smoking!
$425 + security.
570-883-9384
PITTSTON APARTMENT
2 bedrooms, 1 bath-
room, living room,
kitchen, refrigerator
& stove provided,
off-street parking,
no pets/ smoke
free. $500/month+
utilities, security and
lease required.
570-237-0190
PLYMOUTH
2 bedroom apt.
Heat, water, stove
& fridge included.
Near bus stop.
$600/month
No smoking or
pets. Credit and
background check,
security &
references
required. Call
(570) 592-2902
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
WEST PITTSTON
2nd floor, 1 bed-
room kitchen, living
room, bath, and
attic storage.
Refrigerator and
stove provided.
Heat, water, and
sewer included.
Quiet neighbor-
hood, out of flood
zone. No pets.
$540/month
lease, 1st., security
deposit, and refer-
ences required.
570-466-1545
WEST WYOMING
2nd floor, 1 bed-
room apartment.
All appliances.
Washer/ dryer. Off
street parking. No
pets. $525 + utili-
ties, security &
references. Call
570-954-2972
WEST WYOMING
429 West 8th Street
New 2 bedroom
with off street park-
ing, private patio,
washer/dryer, stove
included. No pets.
$575/mos + security
Sewer & garbage
included other utili-
ties by tenant.
570-760-0458
WILKES-BARRE
Mayflower
Crossing
Apartments
570.822.3968
2, 3 & 4
Bedrooms
- Light & bright
open floor plans
- All major
appliances included
- Pets welcome*
- Close to everything
- 24 hour emergency
maintenance
- Short term
leases available
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1st floor, 1 bedroom,
refrigerator & stove
provided, washer/
dryer hookup, off-
street parking. Heat
included. $525/
month, + security.
Call 570-718-0331
WILKES-BARRE
264 Academy St
1.5 bedrooms,
newly renovated
building. Washer &
dryer available.
$600/per month
includes heat, hot
water and parking.
570-328-9896
570-855-4744
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
WILKES-BARRE
GENERAL
HOSPITAL
WALK
Close to Cross
valley.
Marvelous,
clean, 2nd floor,
1 bedroom, tiled
bath, appli-
ances, courtyard
parking.
LEASE/NO
PETS/
SMOKING/
EMPLOYMENT
APPLICATION
$465 + utilities.
AMERICA
REALTY
288-1422
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1 & 2 bedroom
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Starting at $440
and up. References
required. Section 8 ok.
570-332-5723
944 Commercial
Properties
Center City WB
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leases include a
FREE FREE high speed
connection!
Affordable mod-
ern office space
at the Luzerne
Bank Building on
Public Square.
Rents include
internet, heat,
central air, utili-
ties, trash
removal, and
nightly cleaning -
all without a
sneaky CAM
charge. Parking
available at the
intermodal garage
via our covered
bridge. 300SF to
5000SF available.
We can remodel
to suit. Brokers
protected. Call
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570-822-8577
315 PLAZA
1750 sf former
Physician Office.
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947 Garages
WEST PITTSTON
4 locking garages/
storage units for
rent. 9x11. $55/
month. No electric.
Call 570-357-1138
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950 Half Doubles
PLAINS
NEW LUXURY
DUPLEX
This beautiful, com-
pletely renovated 2
bedroom luxury
apartment could be
yours! All new high
end amenities
include: hardwood
floors, gorgeous
maple kitchen cabi-
nets with granite
countertops & stain-
less steel appli-
ances. Spacious
great room with gas
fireplace. Stacked
washer/dryer. All
new tile bath. Large
screened-in porch.
Many large, conven-
ient closets. Central
Air. New gas heat-
ing system. Huge
attic for storage.
Must See!
$850 + utilities,
lease & security.
NO PETS. Call for
appointment.
570-793-6294
PLYMOUTH
3 bedroom, 1 bath.
Located on
Academy St.
New paint, carpet &
windows. $700 +
utilities & security.
Small pet OK with
extra security. Off
street parking .
Call 570-760-6410
953Houses for Rent
HARVEYS LAKE
2 bedrooms, 2
baths, all appli-
ances, hardwood
floors, washer/dryer
on premises, single
car attached gar-
age. No pets.
$925/month + secu-
rity. Water, sewer
& garbage paid.
Call 570-855-2687
HARVEYS LAKE
3 bedrooms, 2 full
baths, large living
room, dining room
family room,
kitchen with appli-
ances, washer /
dryer hookup.
New w/w carpet &
freshly painted.
Large yard &
screened porch.
Water, sewer,
garbage & snow
plowing included.
No pets. Non
smoking. Security
deposit, refer-
ences & credit
check required.
$1,100/per month
+ utilities.
570-709-6678
953Houses for Rent
NANTICOKE
Desirable
Lexington Village
Nanticoke, PA
Many ranch style
homes. 2 bedrooms
2 Free Months With
A 2 Year Lease
$900 + electric only
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SWOYERSVILLE
Completely remod-
eled Large 2 story, 3
bedrooms, 2 baths,
single family home
including refrigera-
tor, stove, dish-
washer & disposal.
Gas heat, nice yard,
good neighbor-
hood,. Off street
parking. Shed. No
pets. $995 / month.
570-479-6722
962 Rooms
WILKES-BARRE
Furnished room for
rent. Close to down-
town. $90/week +
security. Everything
included. Call
570-704-8288
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Age: 18
Hometown: Weatherly
Status: Single
Occupation: Student
Favorite Weekender feature: Model of the Week
Favorite body part: Shoulders and smile
Favorite body part on the opposite sex:
Everything from head to toe
Favorite sport: Basketball
Favorite restaurant: Any place that has soul food
Most embarrassing moment?
Finding out my prom date was my distant cousin
while photos are being taken at her house
Last iPod download?
Moving Like Berney by I.S.A.
If you could have a one-night stand with anyone,
no strings attached, who would it be?
Kim Kardashian
One thing you always keep in your wallet?
A picture of my brother
What would your autobiography be titled?
My Brothers Keeper (my brother has autism)
Guilty pleasure?
Saying whats on my mind
One thing most people dont know about you?
I love to sing
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Age: 20
Hometown: Ashley
Status: Single
Occupation: Cashier at Schiels/student at LCCC
Favorite Weekender feature: Model of the Week
Favorite body part: My eyes
Favorite body part on the opposite sex: Arms
Favorite sport: Basketball
Favorite restaurant: T.G.I. Fridays
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Bikini top popping off in the ocean
Last iPod download?
You Da One by Rihanna
If you could have a one-night stand with
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Buddy Nielsen
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Candy
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LACKAWANNA COUNTY
AZS ...................................................................................................... SOUTH SCRANTON
CATHY SCOTT GROCERY ........................................................................................ MINOOKA
CONVENIENT 6 PKS TO GO ............................................................................... SIMPSON
CONVENIENT FOOD MART ............................................................................. OLD FORGE
CONVENIENT FOOD MART ...................................................... N MAIN AVE N SCRANTON
CONVENIENT FOOD MART .................................................... PITTSTON AVE S SCRANTON
CONVENIENT FOOD MART ............................................................ MAIN ST DICKSON CITY
CONVENIENT FOOD MART .......................................................... PRESCOTT ST SCRANTON
CONVENIENT FOOD MART ............................................................ BLVD AVE GREENRIDGE
CONVENIENT FOOD MART .................................................................................. OLYPHANT
DANTES DELI ............................................................................ MAIN ST CARBONDALE
DEE JAYS HOAGIES ........................................................... N MAIN AVE N SCRANTON
DUNMORE DELI ....................................................................... WHEELER AVE DUNMORE
GERRITYS ..................................................................... KEYSER OAK SHOPPING CENTER
GERRITYS ........................................................................................................ WEST SIDE
GOODFELLAS ................................................................................. MAIN AVE SCRANTON
GOODFELLAS .......................................................................... MULBERRY ST SCRANTON
JESSUP BEVERAGE ............................................................... CONSTITUTION AVE JESSUP
JOES 6 PACKS TO GO ........................................................... N BLAKELY ST DUNMORE
KEYSER AVENUE 6 PACKS TO GO ............................................................. OLD FORGE
MAIN MARKET ..................................................................... N MAIN AVE N SCRANTON
MOOSIC BEER DELI ............................................................................................. MOOSIC
MRS DS ............................................................................................... S SCRANTON
NOONES MARKET ..................................................................... W MARKET N SCRANTON
PEPPERS PIZZA ..................................................................... THEODORE ST N SCRANTON
PISANOS PIZZA ............................................................................... OLIVE ST SCRANTON
PT EXPRESS ............................................................................................... TAYLOR HILL
ST TROPEZ ..................................................................................... RTE 6 DICKSON CITY
STANGES ......................................................................................................... MINOOKA
V & V EXPRESS DELI .................................................................... N MAIN AVE N SCRANTON
WYOMING / SUSQUEHANNA AREAS
ALMONT HOTEL ................................................................................................ NICHOLSON
ARMETTAS .............................................................................................................. LEMON
CONVENIENT FOOD MART ........................................................................................ LENOX
DOWNTOWN TAKE OUT ................................................................................... NICHOLSON
GINS ........................................................................................................... FACTORYVILLE
THE OFFICE ...................................................................................................... NICHOLSON
LUZERNE COUNTY
BEER STOP DELI & CIGAR ......................................................... S PROSPECT ST NANTICOKE
BULL RUN BEER DELI ................................................................................. PLYMOUTH
CARRIAGE STOP ............................................................................... RTE 115 BEER CREEK
CONVENIENT FOOD MART ................................................................................. KINGSTON
CONVENIENT FOOD MART ...................................................................... S MAIN PITTSTON
CONVENIENT VARIETY ........................................................................................ LUZERNE
GEORGETOWN DELI ...................................................................... RTE 390 WILKES BARRE
HOGANS ................................................................................................................ DALLAS
JANUZZIS ....................................................................................................... WYOMING
JANUZZIS .................................................................................................. MOUNTAINTOP
JOES PIZZA ............................................................................... W CHURCH ST NANTICOKE
MJ BEER DELI ............................................................................. W MAIN ST GLEN LYON
MR PIZZA ................................................................................................... WILKES-BARRE
OLD TYMERS PUB ........................................................................................... PLYMOUTH
PEPPES NEW YORK PIZZA ................................................................................ PLYMOUTH
PETERS DELI ........................................................................... N MAIN ST WILKES-BARRE
PETES PLACE ....................................................................... BLACKMAN ST WILKES-BARRE
PHILLY SUBS ............................................................................................... MINERS MILLS
PHILLYS PHINEST ....................................................................................... WILKES-BARRE
PIZZAFELLAS .............................................................................................. WILKES-BARRE
PRICE CHOPPER ........................................................................................ EDWARDSVILLE
RICCIS PIZZA .............................................................................................. WILKES-BARRE
SABATINIS ....................................................................................................... WYOMING
SHELLYS PIZZA .................................................................................................. HANOVER
THOMASS BEER TOWN .................................................................................... DALLAS
WEIS MARKET ...................................................................................................... DALLAS
HAZLETON AREA
BEER STOP .......................................................................................... WEST HAZLETON
CONVENIENT FOOD MART ..................................................................................... FREELAND
CONVENIENT FOOD MART ................................................................ WYOMING ST HAZLETON
COUNTRY CORNERS ................................................................................................. DRUMS
HELLS KITCHEN ....................................................................................... WEST HAZLETON