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With The Walking Dead
returning this Sunday, Im ready
for more zombies.
Yes, even after reading our
cover story on zombie rom-com
Warm Bodies. Even after
watching the trailers for count-
less zombie movies on the hori-
zon. Even after listening to ev-
eryone talk about zombies non-
stop every day for the last several
years.
Its just good, clean, family fun
nowadays anyway. Zombies are
so mainstream now that they may
not be as scary as they used to
be, but they serve as a great
storytelling tool, which, if you
watch Night of the Living
Dead, was probably the intent all
along. You can make a movie
like Warm Bodies and score
$20 million in a weekend.
Its an alternative form of
entertainment, but one thats no
longer thought of as just a cult
phenomenon. And after compil-
ing our list of unconventional
ways to spend Valentines Day,
maybe my love of inhuman flesh
eaters doesnt seem so strange.
People can share much weirder
pastimes with their potential
dates this year read how you
might spend yours on page 29.
But who am I to judge? Enjoy
the holiday with someone who
shares your interests, no matter
how unusual. Thats truly what
life is all aboutand preparing
for the apocalypse, of course.
-Rich Howells, Weekender
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GIRL TALK 27
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ID TAP THAT 34
BREWERY OMMEGANG 34
PUZZLE 39
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Nearly a year-and-a-half since
an early morning fire heavily
damaged Gricos Restaurant, the
Exeter landmark is ready to
welcome back customers.
Longtime owner Pat Green-
field cut the ceremonial ribbon
Feb. 1, announcing her eaterys
grand reopening while surround-
ed by her staff and dozens of
loyal friends and customers. She
felt numb as she took in the
reality that her Wyoming Avenue
business was finally back, she
said.
Among the well-wishers was
Mary Pat Coleman.
Gricos has a lot of senti-
mental value, said Coleman.
My husband and I had our first
diner date here.
Exeter Councilman John Mor-
gan and his wife, Michelle, said
they also shared their first date at
Gricos.
It has been a very long year
and a half, but it is very worth-
while because of Pat, chef and
restaurant manager Shauna Strel-
lish added.
The business has gone through
several transitions since the Aug.
28, 2011 fire, Strellish said.
Greenfield and the staff set up a
catering business in the former
Seton Catholic High School
before returning to their Wyom-
ing Avenue home. In between,
Greenfield served breakfast on
Sunday mornings at the Moose
Lodge in West Pittston for vic-
tims of the September 2011 flood.
Greenfield and her loyal staff
worked tirelessly to clean up and
rebuild after the fire.
I dont know how she does it,
but she does and she always has a
smile on her face, Strellish said.
I never met anyone like her.
Gricos will open for dinner
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tions are required for the first
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Grico's brings back
food, memories
By Eileen Cipriani
Special to the Weekender
Gricos Restaurant (1074
Wyoming Ave., Exeter). Open
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Thursdays, and 5-11 p.m. Fri-
days and Saturdays. Valen-
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being accepted. Info:
570.654.9120.
Gricos Reataurant owner Pat Greenfield, right, stands
with the Heroes of Gricos: manager Shauna Strellish
and chefs Jim Yankovich, Bill Kravits, and Jerry Davies
at the bar during construction in early January. (Photo
by Bill Tarutis/Times Leader)
Gricos Restaurant in Exeter had a long-awaited
opening this week after reconstruction from fire
damage.
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Where
do you think of every time you hear the words face tattoo? Mike Tyson, of course,
but theres so much more to the former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world
than that, and hes about to share it all during his Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth tour,
which comes to the F.M. Kirby Center May 1. Tickets go on sale Feb. 8 at 10 a.m. and
can be purchased at the Kirby Center Box Ofce, charged by phone at 570.826.1100,
and bought online at kirbycenter.org.
The show has had a successful bout on Broadway, a performance that speaks of a
man and his life story.
Its a story of redemption - winning, losing, falling down, and picking yourself back
up off of lifes canvas, Will Beekman, Kirbys Director of Programming said. Love him
or hate him, Mike has one heck of a story to tell. And thats what you get, the undisputed
truth. No holds barred.
can you see the work of Kingston photographer and teacher Jim Gavenus? Oh, just
the 55th Annual Grammy Awards, which airs Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. on CBS.
The Luzerne County Community College professor and award-winning photographers
photo of the legendary Doc Watson will be included in the In Memoriam portion of
the show.
Watson was a singer and guitarist, celebrated for his at-picking style. Gavenus met
him 12 years ago in North Carolina.
A Grammy viewing party will be hosted at Hops & Barleys
(131 Main St., Luzerne) beginning at 8 p.m. the evening of the
broadcast.
subject your ears to the revving of loud engines in an
enclosed space? Because its fun!
AMSOIL Arenacross is a premier indoor, off-road motorcycle
racing championship thats coming to the Mohegan Sun Arena
in Wilkes-Barre for two nights of professional action on
Feb. 8 and 9 and an amateur day on Feb. 10.
The highying cyclists will treat fans to a
new competitive format with a pair of 12-
lap main events, and Ricky Carmichael,
the most successful motocross rider
of all time, will be on hand for the
event to lend his support to the
championship and a brand new
progressive feeder system for new
pro riders
that bears
his name.
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and can be
purchased at
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phone at
800.745.3000.
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Love him or
hate him, Mike
has one heck of
a story to tell.
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Converge Gallery (140 West Fourth St.,
Williamsport, 570.447.5778, convergegal-
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Gallery hours: Wed.-Fri. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.,
Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Night of Spoken Word: Feb. 8, 7-9
p.m.
Dietrich Theater (60 E. Tioga St.,
Tunkhannock: 570.996.1500)
Book Discussions, 7 p.m., Tunk-
hannock Public Library: Literary Analysis:
Plot, Setting, Characterization, Imagery,
Symbolism, Tone (of the novel): Feb. 6.
The Inevitability of and the Human
Response to Change, Feb. 13. Finding
Peace in Chaos: Can Culture and Value
Survive in a Technological World?, Feb.
20. Escaping our Prisons: Why Ragtime is
Significant Today, Feb. 27.
Wyoming County Reads Ragtime:
Reading of the classic novel Ragtime
by E.L. Doctorow with book discussions
facilitated by Bill Chapla at the Tunk-
hannock Public Library. Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27,
7 p.m.
Open Mic Night: Feb. 22, 7:15 p.m.,
featuring K.K. Gordon at 8: 15 p.m.
Kings College (133 North River St.,
Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.5957 or kings.edu)
Campion Literary Society Open
Readings: Feb. 19, 7 p.m., Gold Room,
Administration Building. Info:
570.208.5900, ext. 5487.
Campion Literary Society Writing
Workshops: Feb. 8, 3:30 p.m., Sheehy-
Farmer Campus Center. Info:
570.208.5900, ext. 5487.
Plymouth Public Library (107 W. Main
St., Plymouth, 570.779.4775)
Adult computer lessons: Daily, call
to register.
Story Time: Mon., 11 a.m. or Wed.,
10:30 a.m. Toddlers/preschool children.
VISUAL
AFA Gallery (514 Lackawanna Ave.,
Scranton: 570.969.1040 or Artistsfo-
rart.org)
Gallery hours Thurs.-Sat., 12-5 p.m.
Towards a Phenomenology of
Space by Krista Svalbonas and Arti-
facts from the Former Black Militant Golf
and Country Club by Charles McGill:
Opening reception Feb. 1, 6-9 p.m.
Through Feb. 23.
ArtWorks Gallery (502 Lackawanna
Ave., Scranton. 570.207.1815, artwork-
snepa.com)
Gallery hours: Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Sat., noon-3 p.m., or by appointment.
Illuminations by Nina Davidowitz:
Opening reception Feb. 1, 6-9 p.m.,
through March 30.
Dietrich Theatre (downtown Tunk-
hannock, 570.996.1500)
Relive Ragtime: Feb. 22 at Fourth
Friday in Tunkhannock, 6-9 p.m.
Experience the Art of Calligraphy:
Through Feb. Meet the artists reception
Feb. 10, 3-4 p.m.
Hazleton Art League (225 E. Broad St.,
Hazleton, hazletonartleague.org)
Photography Now: Through Feb.
10.
Misericordia University (301 Lake St.,
Dallas, 570.674.6286)
Pauly Friedman Art Gallery, Tues.-
Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-5p.m.;
Sat.-Sun., 1-5 p.m.
Norman Rockwells 323 Saturday
Evening Post Covers: Through Feb. 28.
Pocono Arts Council (18 N. Seventh St.,
Stroudsburg. 570.476.4460. www.poco-
noarts.org)
Altered State: Photography Based
Images: ARTSPACE Gallery, 18 N. Seventh
St. Through Feb.
Sordoni Art Gallery (150 S. River St.,
Wilkes-Barre, 570.408.4325)
Gallery hours: Tues.-Sun., noon-4:30
p.m.
Flow, a gallery that explores the
many meanings associated with water
through a selection of twenty-nine works
drawn from the collection of the Sheldon
Museum of Art at the University of
Nebraska-Lincoln.
Schulman Gallery (2nd floor of LCCC
Campus Center, 1333 S. Prospect St.,
Nanticoke, www.luzerne.edu/schul-
mangallery, 570.740.0727)
Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Drawing on our Faith: Through
Feb. 22. Gallery talk, 7 p.m. Features
artwork by members of the En Plein Air
Society.
Widmann Gallery (Located in Kings
Colleges Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center
between North Franklin and North Main
Streets, Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.5900, ext.
5328)
Gallery hours: Mon. through Fri. 9 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m., Sat. and Sun. as arranged.
Free and open to the public.
Redesigning Reality: Art exhibi-
tion by Ryan Frania, a junior at Wyoming
Seminary College Preparatory School.
Through Feb. 15.
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570.831.7375. Deadline is
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Music
Surrounded by blank brick
walls and a set of metal stairs
that lead to nowhere, a crew is
setting up lighting and camera
equipment on an icy cold Mon-
day afternoon.
To someone freezing outside,
they may wonder what could
possibly be worth filming in the
barren room on Center Street in
downtown Scranton that once
housed a jewelry store and coffee
shop. The only other signs of life
are a wooden clock still ticking
on the wall, albeit an hour fast,
and some colorful childrens
blocks lined up spelling LOVE
in the back corner. A black-and-
white sign reads: For Rent:
Approximately 1000 sq ft and
basement.
When singer/songwriter Mike
Mizwinski enters, however, the
space lights up again as he quick-
ly surveys and approves of the
location the crew of JVW inc.
has chosen for The Weekenders
recently relaunched Sessions
music series.
Sitting on the lone wooden
stool near the empty tiled coun-
ter, he immediately begins strum-
ming his guitar, appreciating the
echo that reverberates around
him.
It does sound nice in here. I
dig it, he commented.
The local Americana artist
chose three songs to perform
exclusively on The Weekends
YouTube channel, the first being
an original tune called Maybe
Moonlight.
I rented a cabin on Lake
Wallenpaupack over the summer,
and I really wanted to work on a
bunch of new songs and I was
kind of sitting around not getting
much done and I just literally sat
down and wrote this, he ex-
plained to the camera in front of
him.
I used to write really personal
songs that were directly about
things that happened in my life or
whatever, but lately Ive just been
writing songs that I look at as
like short stories, so this is one of
those songs.
It may not be personal, but the
soulful lyrics tell a story that
anyone could relate to, which,
combined with his expressive
and poignant talent, make it clear
why his work resonates with so
many throughout Northeast
Pennsylvania.
To watch the entire Weekender
Session, go to theweekender.com.
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MiZ performs
intimate
Weekender Session
By Rich Howells
Weekender Editor
Go online to watch Mike Miz-
winski perform Maybe Moon-
light, Snowflakes, and The
Rope Swing exclusively for
theweekender.com.
Mike Mizwinski performed for just a small film crew, but
the session is now live online. (Photo by Jason
Riedmiller)
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From the inspiration of one
determined individual comes an
unusual event with a purpose;
Bill McNally was a man who
believed in his students and
founded something that may go
down in Lackawanna College
history.
Bill would always say, Gods
on our side: Grip, Optimism, and
Determination, recalled Lacka-
wanna Falcons Head Coach
Mark Duda, a good friend of
Bills. He believed that he and
his students were on a mission
from God, and because he be-
lieved the students had those
things, he wanted to help them.
Bill McNally was a resident of
Clarks Summit, a professor at
Lackawanna College, advisor of
the colleges Marketing Club, and
a friend to all. He is the reason
why the first annual Falcon Mu-
sic Festival is taking place at
Lackawannas Mellow Theater,
and despite his recent unfortu-
nate passing, the event will still
go on.
He was a tremendous in-
spiration in this whole endeavor.
He was the driving force behind
this. When he passed away, there
was a huge hole, and were all
doing out best to really fill it,
Duda said.
From the ground up, McNally
started planning the festival in
hopes that it would raise money
to donate books to the athletic
students. McNally, along with the
schools Marketing Club, realized
what a financial burden it can be
to those who are paying for both
tuition fees and expensive book
costs, some priced as high as
$200 each.
At first, it was supposed to be
a little get-together, but it has
grown into a benefit concert that
is going to be very successful,
Duda said. He and the Market-
ing Club saw a problem and a
challenge, and they wanted to do
something about it. He decided
that he was going to make this
happen.
This year, the event is expected
raise enough money to help the
students in the athletic depart-
ment. However, the bigger goal is
to raise enough money in the
years to come to help out all
students of the college.
Together, they thought a night
of music would be a fun way to
raise money; thus, the Falcon
Music Festival was born. McNal-
ly reached out to friends and
strangers alike, convincing them
that the event would be well
worth their efforts. With help and
donations from various people
and organizations, the festival
was well on its way.
Its an unusual event because
people from out of town are
coming to extend their time to
help, Duda noted. You dont
really get full-grown people to do
those things, but these people
want to because they think the
cause is good. Frankly, we do
too.
Local band MiZ will be head-
lining the event, along with the
Mile High Club, a group of mu-
sicians from Philadelphia. The
music will start at 7 p.m. in the
Mellow Theater and will run
until 11 p.m. Following the event
will be an all-ages after-party at
the colleges Student Union,
where DJs will fill the rest of the
night with music. For those over
21, the Mile High Club will be
continuing their set at the nearby
POSH restaurant (404 N. Wash-
ington Ave., Scranton).
TwentyFiveEight Studios,
based out of Scranton, will be
filming a documentary of the
event; proceeds from its sales
will be donated to the college.
McNally personally reached out
to the studio and asked them to
cover the event, and they were
glad to donate their time to help
out a good friend.
Bill came into the studio and
saw our videos and what we were
doing, Dennebaum, owner of
TwentyFiveEight, said.
It was nice to have somebody
really believe in what youre
doing, and not only believe, but
to support you and do whatever
they could to help you. I knew
Bill, not as long as I would have
liked to, but it felt like we were
old friends. I felt like he was one
of us, and I could really talk to
him. My involvement (began)
because he convinced me it was a
good idea. And the more I
thought about it, he was right.
Everyone involved in planning
the event has taken a great effort
to carry out the show, just like
McNally would have wanted.
Bill would not have wanted
anyone to mourn. It was weird
because everyone involved in the
planning got an invigorating
sense of Now this has to hap-
pen, and it has to happen in a
way that is as close to perfection
as possible, Dennebaum felt.
If the event is a success, higher
goals will be set each year, bring-
ing in more money than ever
before to help students and to
continue McNallys tradition of
Grip, Optimism, and Determi-
nation.
Maybe we can help students
not leave school just because
they dont have the basic needs
and requirements to stay, Duda
hopes.
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Late professor's determination
creates music fest
By Karyn Montigney
Weekender Intern
Falcon Music Festival: Feb. 9,
7:30 p.m., Mellow Theater (501
Vine St., Scranton). $22.50.
The Mellow Theater in Scranton will provide the perfect
venue for an event that wont only help Lackawanna
College students, but remember a great and influential
man as well.
As the snow continues to fall
and disrupt our lives, it seems
only fair that the last article I
wrote was about the death of a
great band. But, as we have
learned, life goes on.
The winter will soon be over,
and, as Punxsutawney Phil so
gracefully pointed out, spring
will soon be upon us. While
flowers will bloom and the leaves
will return to the barren trees, the
local music scene will also blos-
som. The bands that went into
hibernation for the winter will
soon stick their heads out of their
caves and pack their vans full of
equipment to hit the road. While
its hard to imagine being able to
walk outside without several
layers on or having to wipe the
frost off your windshield, its safe
to say that the promise of great
upcoming shows will help us get
through it all.
First, we have a show coming
up on Friday, March 8 at West
Side Park in Nanticoke. For those
who dont know, West Side Park
was the site of the very first
Positive Numbers Youth Crew
Festival in 1999. The show will
feature Single Me Out, Spirit
Animal, Rude Awakening, Fire
and Ice, and Strength for a Rea-
son.
Fire and Ice, hailing from
Richmond, Va., put out a new LP
last year on Reaper Records
entitled Not of This Earth.
Their new record was produced
by A.J. Novello, who was the
guitarist in famed New York
hardcore band Leeway, and their
use of heavy riffs with intricate
time signatures makes them one
of the most interesting bands to
watch today. Headliner Strength
for a Reason has been carrying
the hardcore torch for over a
decade, and they are a band that
still holds their crown as one of
our local heroes.
Then on Sunday, April 7, there
will be another show at West
Side Park with Shorthand, Turn-
over, The World is a Beautiful
Place, and I Am No Longer
Afraid to Die, and Hostage
Calm. Shorthand from Scranton
is a newer band playing a classic
style of catchy punk rock, and
they have a demo available (as
well as some new songs that can
be heard live).
Virginias Turnover is one of
Run For Cover Records latest
signees. They recently recorded a
new LP with famous producer
Will Yip, which is expected out
this year. The World is a Beauti-
ful Place play a very dynamic
style that they showcased at
Redwood Art Space last year;
this will be their second time in
the area. Hostage Calm is a polit-
ical punk band from Connecticut
that recently released an LP with
Run For Cover Records called
Please Remain Calm last year.
This will be their first time com-
ing through with their new re-
cord, produced by J. Robbins,
which is their catchiest and most
progressive material to date.
Shortly after that show, there is
another heavy hitting tour mak-
ing its way through Glen Lyon at
the American Legion on Wednes-
day, April 17. Antagonist AD,
Twitching Tongues, Alpha and
Omega, Expire, and Power Trip
will be coming together as part
of their Mission Quest to Metal
Fest tour. Almost every band
aside from Antagonist AD have
played around the area before
and have drawn large crowds on
their own, so this show will defi-
nitely be something to look out
for. While this may seem like a
very monotonous group of
bands, all five explore various
sides of metal and hardcore and
make an interesting and eclectic
bill.
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Phils not the only one coming out of hibernation.
Spring comes early
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Every now and again, there is a
band that comes along that peo-
ple either fall in love with or
absolutely hate. Trapt is one of
those bands. Their breakout
self-titled album gave the group
some consistent airplay, but they
have since failed to produce
major hits like Headstrong and
Echo.
Trapts most recent release,
Reborn, as clich as it sounds,
has given the band some new-
found light.
This is the first Trapt album
completely independent of a
label or producer. The songs
Bring It, Living in the Eye of
the Storm, and Too Close
were written just over a year ago.
Trapt decided they did not like
the direction they were headed
and dropped their label. A tough
decision led to one of Trapts
better albums.
Bring It is a great opener for
a modern rock album. Right
from the start, you can catch their
refreshed attitude.
Love Hate Relationship
blends well with their catalog and
doesnt overstay its welcome
despite being the longest track on
the record. It has a very softly
sung verse with a bit heavier
chorus. A lot of songs follow this
formula.
Experience is the first of a
few experimental tracks, along
with Strength in Numbers,
Get Out of Your Own Way, and
When It Rains.
When It Rains is a very slow
song different from any Trapt
song before it. Strength in Num-
bers comes off as a corny at-
tempt at something new, but its
hidden political message about
fighting the system makes for a
good listen.
One standout feature of the
album is that there are no filler
tracks. Each song can stand on its
own, which makes the album
tolerable the entire way through
a rare feat for Trapt.
For a band that has been
around a while, and that a lot of
people have grown tired of, this
is the album Trapt needed to
release to stay alive. Its fresh,
different, yet still true to their
roots and it may even help gain
a few new fans.
-Matt Morgis, Weekender
Correspondent
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Trapt
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Top 10 Albums at Gallery of Sound
Jim James has developed an expansive
fanbase over the 15 years since he first
donned his cape as My Morning Jackets
effervescent frontman. Hes worked under
the moniker Yim Yames and contributed
to self-aware indie supergroup Monsters
of Folk. Regions of Light and Sound of
God, written, performed, produced, and
released by James on his label, Remov-
ador, marks his shining arrival as a solo
artist.
State of the Art (A.E.I.O.U.) launches
into retro-futuristic musings and estab-
lishes the albums hybrid sound, empha-
sized by glowing single Know Til Now.
Standout ballad A New Life moves
from earnest simplicity, catching the
smile behind Jamess breathy utterance to
an up-tempo, 1950s doo-wop style, transi-
tioning into tender instrumental Explod-
ing.
Dear One and Actress, engineered
by Tucker Martine (MMJ, Sufjan Stevens,
REM) are dreamy, bass-driven tunes that
transport the listener to some blues club
on a cloud. Of the Mother Again brings
to mind more recent MMJ jams and sam-
ples Dr. Dog deep cut Fat Dog. Lennon-
esque vocals echo over strumming in
Gods Love to Deliver, marked by east-
ern horns and the whisper of Jamess
Kentucky roots via banjo.
Regions of Light and Sound of God
explores spirituality; lyrical wordplay
approaches the Catholic schoolboys
corn-fed scripture with a twist and name-
drops Muhammad in All is Forgiven.
Gods Man, Lynd Wards wordless
novel-in-woodcuts and Jamess vade me-
cum during production, follows a man
past sallow-faced corruptors and looming
onyx towers toward a grainy, streaming
light.
Regions of Light is a concise, cohe-
sive exhalation of Jamess ever-evolving
musicianship.
-Kait Burrier, Weekender
Correspondent
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Regions of Light and Sound of
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James 'Light'
shines
With the weather-beaten, Southwest
lore of Joe Ely and the golden-hearted
inflection of John Hiatt, actor-turned-
musician John Corbett not only plays the
part of cavalier country mouthpiece, he
becomes the poster boy for anti-flash, pop
country purgatory. Corbett, whom readers
may recognize from roles in Sex and The
City, Northern Exposure, and the mo-
vie My Big Fat Greek Wedding, cham-
pions the songs of writer Jon Randall
Stewart on this, his second album. Corbett
extols the Nashville wordsmith as my
favorite songwriter, interpreting the
songs with pure faded-denim doggedness.
Steeped in wandering cowboy wisdom,
the record implies a well-worn pair of
shoes and a lifetime of staggered real-
izations. Corbetts heartland vocal muscle
is complemented by A-list musicians like
Black Crowes drummer Steve Gorman
and ex-Cry of Love guitarist Audley
Freed. Session ace Dan Dugmore contrib-
utes lap steel to tracks like the hopelessly
optimistic and driving Steal Your Heart,
while Name on a Stone is a tear-jerking
ode to Corbetts father, who passed in
2011.
Corbett guides the listener through a
tale of justice gone wrong on El Paso;
Texas-tough lyricism prevails in hushed
lines like, Id kill to feel a single drop of
water on my tongue. He also takes a
lovable scamps view of getting picked up
by his bottomed-out bootstraps in the
rollicking Backside of a Backslide.
Country with honest, leather-worn
heart and dirt road soul, Corbett melds the
rugged traditionalism of legends like Guy
Clark and the era-blending of contempo-
raries like Jake Owen to create a modern
hardcore troubadour model.
-Mark Uricheck, Weekender
Correspondent
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Corbett plays role
of country star well
John Corbett
Leaving Nothin Behind
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From the birth of the group,
the Subnotics knew they had
something special going on.
Its not too often that you come
across nine individually talented
members of a group who all
share a love for the same type of
music. The Subnotics are all
roots reggae fanatics and support
the ideas of social consciousness
and love through the power of
music. They have an undeniable
energy and chemistry that has
been present between all the
members from the very begin-
ning. With influences like Toots
and the Maytals, Peter Tosh, and
Jacob Miller, the nine-man reg-
gae group flourishes with both
their original music as well in
tribute sets to Bob Marley. The
band feels that they have a spe-
cial connection with reggae.
No other music has hit my
soul like reggae music has, said
Mark Klepaski, bass player. Its
my medicine. Some of the sweet-
est, most clever bass lines are
rooted in reggae music.
Having nine members is a bit
hectic, though, at least when it
comes to coordinating schedules.
Most of the members are also a
part of other bands, which makes
everyones schedules tight. With
the dedication and love for the
project, though, time is no match
for the band.
Yeah, theres times where we
have to make some accommoda-
tions with everyones schedule,
said rhythm guitarist Pete Terpak,
But we are all in love with this
project. Our biggest problem is
finding venues with a large
enough stage!
The River Street Jazz Caf is a
regular stop for the Subnotics.
This Saturday, though, fans of the
group can expect a special event.
In remembrance of reggae legend
Bob Marley, the Subnotics will
be hosting a Birthday Bash. They
will be joined by their good
friend, DJ Deisis-I, for a night of
great music and fun.
The Subnotics encourage fans
to bring a can of food to the
show. All cans collected will be
donated to the CEO/Weinberg
Regional Food Bank in the spirit
of love and social conscious-
ness.
Their fans have made it clear
that the band puts their souls into
their music and shows.
These guys have so much
passion and love for life and their
music, Christine Feist, a loyal
fan, remarked. Its one thing
when you hear great music, but
its another thing to know and
understand the hearts of the
musicians behind the music,
which makes it quite a land of
nirvana when you hear the Sub-
notics play.
Having such a wide array of
influences has tremendously
helped the band with writing
their first album. Terpak ex-
plained how the band works as a
democracy.
We all really respect each
other as musicians and all the
individual ideas that are present-
ed. We are as diverse as the mu-
sic that we play, so that gives us a
lot of experience to draw in-
spiration from.
The Subnotics are currently
working on their first album,
with a release date yet to be
decided. The band is expecting to
release a single from the album
in early spring.
One of our goals through
music, and this album, is to unify
that collective heartbeat in all of
us, said Robb Brown, one of
two lead vocalists for the band.
Its an album of moments and
emotions. There is some very
personal material as well as some
fun, lighthearted, dont-take-life-
too-seriously tracks.
Save a spot on your iPod, we
think youll really dig it!
Capturing real life in their
songs is very important to the
Subnotics, who want to give their
audience something that they can
really relate to.
Music is a vehicle to touch
and change the lives of people,
lead vocalist Kermit Alphonso
emphasized.
Shows have been sparse so that
the band can focus on recording
their original material, but if you
cant make it to the Bob Marley
Birthday Bash on Feb. 9, the
band confirmed that they will
play the annual Mayday Festival
held at Kirby Park in Wilkes-
Barre this summer.
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The Subnotics support
the ideas of social
consciousness and love
through the power of
music.
Subnotics connect
with reggae roots
By Karyn Montigney
Weekender Intern
Subnotics Bob Marley Birth-
day Bash: Feb. 9, 10 p.m., River
Street Jazz Caf (667 N. River
St., Plains). $5.
Whenever someone calls Connor
Langan, instead of a ringing phone,
they are greeted by the sound of
Rick Astleys 1987 hit Never
Gonna Give You Up.
For those who have seen the
18-year-olds usual band, Crock Pot
Abduction, this comes as no sur-
prise. The Scranton-based group
prides themselves on their silliness.
A lot of our songs vary genres,
but I guess Id say (were) alterna-
tive punk, but usually every song is
different. Theres something out
there for everybody. We try to
keep things silly, though. Not too
serious, but serious enough where it
could be taken seriously, Langan
explained.
In our live performances, you
can see the silliness not so much
through our lyrics, but just the way
we act on stage and what we do.
Its an attitude that runs in the
family his brother, Brian, is well-
known in the area for his work in
The Sw!ms, Kock107, Langor, and,
most recently, Philadelphias
Sweatheart.
I grew up with my brother
playing in bands and playing music
around the house, and I kind of just
wanted to be cool like my brother. I
was trying to play guitar, but I
couldnt do it, so I just started
playing bass, he said.
Usually when I play in a band,
no one really knows Im Brians
brother. Its more when people see
me, and theyre like, Oh, youre
Connor Langan. Are you related to
Brian Langan? So I dont think
people go to our shows to hear any
similarities between me and my
brothers music.
Handling bass and vocal duties,
Connors music is indeed different,
but no less relevant or unique.
Joined by singer/guitarist Jake
Decker, guitarists Dominic Ludov-
ici and PJ Cimino, and drummer
Erik Miller, the group started off
playing Green Day covers when
they formed in late 2010 but quick-
ly found their own sound, though it
may not be the one they originally
intended.
We were supposed to be a
shock rock group Crock Pot
Abortion but after a day, we
pretty much figured if we used that
name we werent going to get to do
anything, so we changed it to Ab-
duction. Sometimes we say C.P.A.
and people think we mean Certi-
fied Public Accountant, so I try to
usually use the full name, Langan
noted. When (people ask about it),
we usually say its the act of being
alien abducted by a crock pot.
In keeping with this absurdity,
their first full-length, five-track EP,
Slow Dance for Teens, shares its
name with an awkward 90s You-
Tube video, but the music con-
tained within tells a different story.
We usually just write about
whats going on in our lives. I know
that a lot of the songs on there are
about girls. Well, two of them are.
Other than that, its kind of just
whatevers going through our
heads. Theres also a Wonderdog
cover on there my brother wrote in
1999, Winter Solstice, he pointed
out.
At the last show we played in
December, I was really happy
because when we played it, some
guy went up to the stage and shout-
ed, Wonderdog! Yeah! Youre
Brian Langans brother! I was
really happy when they did that
because I didnt think anyone
would know that song.
The EP will be released on Feb.
9 at New Visions Studio & Gallery
(201 Vine St., Scranton), a show
that is dedicated to the memory of
Arthur Merkle, the father of An-
drew Merkle, drummer of opening
act Eye On Attraction.
I never met him, but I do know
that he really supported the music
scene and that he really supported
his son, and I just really respect
that, Langan commented. Crock
Pot Abduction is sure to keep
spirits high with the most theat-
rical set weve ever performed, and
a lot more wackiness than usual.
Were all about having fun,
Langan emphasized. W
Fun and theatrics
By Rich Howells
Weekender Editor
Crock Pot Abduction EP re-
lease show w/ Eye On Attrac-
tion, Down to Six, The Faceless
Shadows, Ed Cuozzo: 7:30 p.m.,
New Visions Studio & Gallery
(201 Vine St., Scranton). $7,
$10 with CD.
Crock Pot Abduction lives
up to its silly name.
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Who is...
David
Romeo, Jr
Hazleton
How did you choose your
career? Lifelong hobby, temporary
insanity.
The best part of my job is the
enormous piles of money, customers
who became friends, and the colorful
characters that pass through.
Whats one thing people
should know about your place of
employment? We have something for
readers of all ages and interests.
Something most people dont
know about me is Im terrible at
ceramics.
My hobbies are reading, exercise,
cooking, basketball, and football.
When I was little I wanted to be
the lead singer of Led Zeppelin.
Three interesting facts about
me: I have a degree from Penn State in
secondary education, I like to cook, and
my love of classical music comes from
Looney Tunes.
The last song I sang out loud
was Its a Long Way to the Top by
AC/DC.
A talent I wished I possessed
is the ability to draw/paint.
I unwind by (not t to print) and
watching Wipeout.
One thing Ive always wanted to
do is see and hike the great mountains
and forests in the U.S.A.
My favorite place in NEPA is
Lake Scranton.
Owner of Comics on the
Green (Scranton)
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concerts
ALICE C. WILTSIE
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
(700 N. Wyoming St., Hazleton)
570.861.0510, wiltsiecenter.org
The Righteous Brothers Bill Medley:
Feb. 10, 7 p.m., $27-$52
Michael Bolton: Feb. 24, 7 p.m.,
$58-$90
F.M. KIRBY CENTER
(71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre)
570.826.1100, kirbycenter.org
NEPA Philharmonic: Ill Take Ro-
mance: Feb. 9, 8 p.m., $34-$65
Rock of Ages: Feb. 15, 8 p.m., $35-62
Buddy Guy and Jonny Lang: Feb. 23,
8 p.m., $49-$99
THE KEYS
(244 Penn Ave., Scranton)
thekeysbarpa@Gmail.com, face-
book.com/TheKeysScranton
WFTE-FM Benefit w/ Eww Yaboo /
Brian TV / Kid Icarus / DJ Set by The Sad
Girls: Feb. 9, 9 p.m., $6
MAUCH CHUNK OPERA
HOUSE
(14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe)
570.325.0249, mauchchunkoperahou-
se.com
Vagabond Opera: Feb. 8, 8:30 p.m.,
$20
Valentease 2013: Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m.,
$35-55
TUSK: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac
Tribute: Feb. 15-16, 8:30 p.m., $23
The Allentown Band: Feb. 17, 7 p.m.,
$5-15
The Last of the Boomers: Comedi-
an Jimmy Carroll: Feb. 22, 8:30 p.m., $20
Jeanne Jolly Band: Feb. 23, 8 p.m.,
$18
MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
(255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre)
800.745.3000, mohegansunarenapa-
.com
AMSOIL Arenacross: Feb. 8-10, 7 p.m.,
$25
Rascal Flatts / The Band Perry: Feb.
21, 7:30 p.m., $59-$69
Harlem Globetrotters: Feb. 24, 3 p.m.,
$29-$110
MOUNT AIRY CASINO RESORT
(44 Woodland Rd., Mount Pocono)
877.682.4791, mountairycasino.com
Blind Melon: Feb. 16, 8 p.m., $40-55
Montgomery Gentry: Feb. 23, 8 p.m.
NEWVISIONS STUDIO &
GALLERY
(201 Vine St., Scranton)
570.878.3970, newvisionsstudio.com
C.P.A. / Eye On Attraction / Down To
Six / The Faceless Shadows / Ed Cuozzo
of A Social State: Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m., $10
Terror on the Screen / AAYU / A
Fighting Chance / Lila Ignite: Feb. 16, 8
p.m., $7
Without a Martyr / Bury Your Fears /
Cycles / Life After Misery: Feb. 23, 7:30
p.m., $7
A Fire With Friends / Shorthand /
Two Cities / Cave People: Feb. 24, 8 p.m.,
$7
PENNS PEAK
(325 Maury Rd., Jim Thorpe)
866.605.7325, pennspeak.com
The Pink Floyd Experience, Feb. 15, 8
p.m., $30-$45
Back to the 80s Show / Jessies Girl:
Feb. 22, 9 p.m., $22
Bruce in the USA: Bruce Springsteen
Tribute: Feb. 23, 8 p.m., $17-22
RIVER STREET JAZZ CAFE
(667 N. River St., Plains)
570.822.2992, riverstreetjazzcafe.com
Flux Capacitor: Feb. 8, 10 p.m., $5
Subnotics Bob Marley Birthday
Bash: Feb. 9, 10 p.m., $5
American Babies / Mike Mizwinski:
Feb. 15, 10 p.m., $5
Before the Flood: Bob Dylan & the
Band Tribute: Feb. 16, 10 p.m., $8
Village Idiots: Feb. 21, 10 p.m., $5
Misty Mountain: Feb 22, 10 p.m., $5
Buddy Guy & Johnny Lang / Clarence
Spady Band: Feb. 23, 10 p.m., $5
The Great Party / Charles Havira:
Feb. 28, 10 p.m., $5
SCRANTON CULTURAL
CENTER
(420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton)
888.669.8966, scrantonculturalcente-
r.org
Up & Coming Comedy Series: Feb. 16,
8 p.m., $16
S.P.R.I. Ghost Hunting 101: Feb. 26, 6
p.m., $35
SHERMAN THEATER
(524 Main St., Stroudsburg)
570.420.2808, shermantheater.com
The Led Zeppelin Experience with
Hammer of the Gods: Feb. 9, 8 p.m., $30
Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime: Feb. 14,
8 p.m., $15
PHILADELPHIA
ELECTRIC FACTORY
(3421 Willow St., Philadelphia)
215.LOVE.222, electricfactory.info
Barstool Blackout Tour: Foam: Feb. 9,
9 p.m.
Imagine Dragons: Feb. 18, 8 p.m.
Pentatonix: Feb. 20, 8 p.m.
Big Gigantic: Feb. 22, 9 p.m.
THE FILLMORE AT THE TLA
(334 South St., Philadelphia)
215.922.1011, tlaphilly.com
A Silent Film: Feb. 7, 7 p.m.
EOTO & Crizzly: Feb. 8, 8 p.m.
Blackberry Smoke: Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m.
Whitechapel / Emmure: Feb. 10, 5
p.m.
TWLOHAs Heavy & Light Tour feat.
Jon Foreman: Feb. 12, 6 p.m.
Meshuggah: Feb. 14, 6:30 p.m.
Allstar Weekend: Feb. 15, 6 p.m.
Gojira: Feb. 16, 7 p.m.
An Evening with Emilie Autumn: Feb.
23, 5 p.m.
KESWICK THEATRE
(291 North Keswick Ave., Glenside)
215.572.7650, keswicktheatre.com
John Denver: A Rocky Mountain High
Concert: Feb. 8, 8 p.m.
Laurie Berkner Band: Feb. 23, 11 a.m.
TROCADERO THEATRE
(1003 Arch St., Philadelphia)
215.336.2000, thetroc.com
Further Seems Forever: Feb. 9, 8
p.m.
Lindsey Stirling: Feb. 12, 8 p.m.
Testament / Overkill / Flotsam &
Jetsam: Feb. 13, 6:30 p.m.
Mantis Rising Stars / Celebrate the
Day / FBR: Feb. 16, 6 p.m.
Silverstein / Glass Cloud / issues:
Feb. 22, 6:30 p.m.
Pat Green: Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m.
SUSQUEHANNA BANK
CENTER
(1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.)
609.365.1300, livenation.com/ven-
ues/14115
Mumford & Sons: Feb. 16, 8 p.m.
Mumford & Sons / Ben Howard: Feb.
17, 6 p.m.
WELLS FARGO CENTER
(3601 South Broad St., Philadelphia)
215.336.3600, wellsfargocenterphilly-
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Lady Gaga / Madeon / Lady Starlight:
Feb. 19-20, 7:30 p.m.
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BRYCE JORDAN CENTER
(127 University Dr., State College)
814.865.5500, bjc.psu.edu
Luke Bryan: Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m.
Tiesto: Feb. 26, 7 p.m.
CROCODILE ROCK
(520 West Hamilton St, Allentown)
610.434.460, crocodilerockcafe.com
Sevendust / Lacuna Coil / Avatar:
Feb. 8, 7 p.m.
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Hatebreed / Shadows Fall / Dying
Fetus: Feb. 15, 6 p.m.
Black Veil Brides: Feb. 17, 5:30 p.m.
The Dirty Heads / Shiny Toy Guns /
Midi Matilda / Oh No Fiasco: Feb. 21, 6:30
p.m.
Thousand Foot Krutch / Love &
Death: Feb. 22, 7 p.m.
Dope / Team Cybergeist: Feb. 23, 7
p.m.
Drowning Pool / Flyleaf: Feb. 24, 6
p.m.
GIANT CENTER
(950 Hersheypark Dr., Hershey)
717.534.3911, giantcenter.com
Larry the Cable Guy: Feb. 15, 8 p.m.
SANDS BETHLEHEMEVENT
CENTER
(77 Sands Blvd., Bethlehem)
610.2977414, sandseventcenter.com
3 Doors Down / Daughtry: Feb. 10, 7
p.m.
Scotty McCreery: Feb. 14, 8 p.m.
Tiesto: Feb. 25, 8 p.m.
Matchbox 20: Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m.
SOVEREIGN CENTER
(700 Penn St., Reading)
610.898.7299, sovereigncenter.com
Shinedown / Three Days Grace: Feb.
17, 7 p.m.
SOVEREIGN PERFORMING
ARTS CENTER
(136 North 6th Street, Reading)
610.898.7469, sovereigncenter.com
Monty Pythons Spamalot: Feb. 6,
7:30 p.m.
Hit Men: Feb. 8, 8 p.m.
Evening with Aaron Lewis: Feb. 15, 8
p.m.
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BEACON THEATRE
(2124 Broadway, New York, N.Y.)
212.465.6500, beacontheatre.com
Straight No Chaser: Feb. 14, 8 p.m.
70s Soul Jam: Feb. 16, TIMES VARY
Herbert Grnemeyer: Feb. 26, 8 p.m.
BETHEL WOODS CENTER
(200 Hurd Road, Bethel, N.Y.)
866.781.2922, bethelwoodscenter.org
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band: Feb. 7,
7:30 p.m.
Bruce Cockburn: Feb. 23, 8 p.m.
IRVING PLAZA
(17 Irving Place, New York, N.Y.)
212.777.6800, irvingplaza.com
Blackberry Smoke: Feb. 7, 7 p.m.
Gojira: Feb. 8, 7 p.m.
Emmure / Whitechapel / Unearth /
Obey The Brave / The Plot In You: Feb. 11,
6 p.m.
Little Big Town / Kacey Musgraves:
Feb. 12, 7 p.m.
Jon Foreman / Anthony Raneri /
Now, Now, more: Feb. 13
Ryan Leslie: Feb. 14, 7 p.m.
Big Head Todd & the Monsters: Feb.
16, 8 p.m.
Cradle of Filth: Feb. 22, 7 p.m.
Flyleaf / Drowning Pool: Feb. 28, 7
p.m.
IZOD CENTER
(50 State Rt. 120, East Rutherford, N.J.)
201.935.3900, meadowlands.com
Harlem Globetrotters: Feb. 15-16,
TIMES VARY
Maroon 5 / Neon Trees / Owl City:
Feb. 23, 8 p.m.
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
(7th Ave., New York, N.Y.)
212.465.6741, thegarden.com
Passion Pit / Matt and Kim: Feb. 8, 8
p.m.
Ricardo Arjona: Feb. 9, 8:30 p.m.
El Concierto para Los Enamorados:
Feb. 15, 8 p.m.
Maroon 5 / Neon Trees / Owl City:
Feb. 16, 8 p.m.
Lady Gaga / Madeon / Lady Starlight:
Feb. 22-23, 8 p.m.
RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL
(1260 6th Ave., New York, N.Y.)
212.247.4777, radiocity.com
Song Zuying: Feb. 16, 7 p.m.
ROSELAND BALLROOM
(239 52nd Street, New York, N.Y.)
212.247.0200, roselandballroom.com
Porter Robinson: Feb. 9, 9 p.m.
Meshuggah: Feb. 15, 7 p.m.
Imagine Dragons: Feb. 23, 8 p.m.
THE THEATER AT MSG
(4 Penn Plaza, New York, N.Y.)
212.465.6741, theateratmsg.com
Chris Tomlin / Louie Giglio / Kari
Jobe: Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m.
Charlie Wilson / Tyrese: Feb. 23, 8
p.m.
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SPA
(1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.)
609.317.1000, theborgata.com
Rufus Wainwright: Feb. 8, 9 p.m.
Wayans Brothers: Feb. 9, 9 p.m.
Aaron Lewis: Feb. 16-17, TIMES VARY.
Jim Norton / Artie Lange / Dave
Attel / Amy Schumer: Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m.
Matchbox 20: Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m.
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For those who know Craig Lee
Thomas, a mullet might not
come to mind at the mention of
his name.
Or a Canadian accent.
Or the fact that hes Robin
Scherbatskys ex-boyfriend.
But, on the night of Feb. 4, the
26-year-old 2004 Lake Lehman
graduate was all of that. Thomas,
who graduated from New York
University in 2008 and moved to
Los Angeles in 2009, has en-
joyed a successful acting career,
his latest endeavor being a one-
shot stint on the popular CBS
comedy How I Met Your Moth-
er.
How I Met Your Mother
follows the life of Ted Mosby, a
30-something pursuing a great
love, and his group of friends:
married couple and new parents
Lily and Marshall Erickson and
the newly engaged couple Bar-
ney Stinson and the aforemen-
tioned Sherbatsky.
I played a Canadian ex-boy-
friend of Robins named Turk
Grimsby who Barney goes to
interrogate up in Canada, he
said of his part on the show.
Thomas was the first choice
for the part, which he auditioned
for through his agency, Coast to
Coast Talent. He called his time
on set amazing, an opportunity
that allowed him to hang out on
an integral set on the show and
work alongside one of its biggest
stars.
I got to eat breakfast on the
McLarens set because it wasnt
being used that day, he said of
the fictitious bar the shows gang
hangs out in.
Neil Patrick Harris (who
plays Stinson) is as disarmingly
charming and handsome in per-
son as he seems on TV and was
extremely professional, but also
very giving as a scene partner in
our scene.
Thomas is part of Pursued by
Bear, a sketch comedy group that
his wife, fellow actor/producer
Lisa J. Dooley, and friend, fellow
NYU alum and stand-up comedi-
an Kelly Landry, founded in
2011. Bears short film, Shoo-
tout at the Hipster Saloon, has
been named fan Official Selec-
tion of five film festivals thus far,
including the 2012 Chicago
Comedy Film Festival and the
2013 Faux Film Festival in Por-
tland.
Thomas will begin shooting
his first feature film in April, a
horror movie from writer/director
Mike Flanagan (Absentia,
Oculus) called Scare Dares.
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How he met Neil
Patrick Harris
By Sara Pokorny
Weekender Staff Writer
To learn more about Thomas
and his work, visit craigleetho-
mas.com or pursuedbybearco-
medy.com.
Craig goes Canadian in "How I Met Your Mother."
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Dietrich Theatre (60 E. Tioga
Street, Tunkhannock, 570.996.1500,
dietrichtheater.com)
Auntie Mame: April. 24-27, 7 p.m.;
April 28, 3 p.m.
Tom Knight Puppet Show: April 17,
1:30 p.m.
F.M. Kirby Center (71 Public
Square, Wilkes-Barre, 570.826.1100)
Rock of Ages: Feb. 15, 8 p.m.,
$44.95-$74.10
Pirates of Penzance: March 22, 8
p.m., $38.80-$69
John & Erin Cabaret Produc-
tions (www.ourcabaret.com or
1.800.838.3006.)
Cabaret of Broken Dreams: A
comedic look at love. Feb. 15, 8 p.m.,
Vintage Theater, 326 Spruce St, Scranton.
$12.
Kings College Theatre (Admin.
Bldg., 133 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre,
570.208.5825)
The 39 Steps: Feb. 14-16, 21-23, 7:30
p.m.; Feb. 17, 2 p.m. $10; $5, students and
seniors.
Lackawanna College (Mellow
Theater, 501 Vine St., Scranton)
The Marvelous Wonderettes: Feb.
8, 8 p.m. $25-$30, $15 student.
Misericordia University
(www.misericordia.edu, 570.674.6400;
box office, 674.6719, misericordia.edu)
The Letterman: March 22, 7:30
p.m., Lemmond Theater at Walsh Hall.$35,
center tickets; $20, general admission.
Music Box Players (196 Hughes
St., Swoyersville: 570.283.2195 or
800.698.PLAY or musicbox.org)
Annie: Feb. 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23: bar 6
p.m., dinner 6:30 p.m., curtain 8 p.m.; Feb.
10, 17, 24, bar 1 p.m., dinner 1:30 p.m., 3
p.m. $34, dinner and show; $28, children
under 12; $16, show only; $32, groups of
20 or more dinner and show.
Northeast Pennsylvania
Philharmonic
Ill Take Romance Valentines
performance with Steve Tyrell, Maestro
Lawrence Loh and the Northeastern
Pennsylvania Philharmonic: Feb. 8, 8 p.m.,
Scranton Cultural Center (420 N. Wash-
ington Ave., Scranton); Feb. 9, 8 p.m., F.M.
Kirby Center (71 Public Square, Wilkes-
Barre). $60 to $29, adults; $15, students.
Info and tickets: 570.270.4444.
Pennsylvania Renaissance
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Auditions for the 33rd season, man-
sion at Mount Hope Estate, Route 72.
Callbacks will be held in the afternoon
and will stress movement. Those audi-
tioning should wear loose fitting or
comfortable clothing. By appointment
only, 717.665.7021, ext. 120.
The Phoenix Performing Arts
Centre (409-411 Main St., Duryea,
570.457.3589, phoenixpac.vpweb.com,
phoenixpac08@aol.com)
Avenue Q: Feb. 15-16, 22, 8 p.m.;
Feb. 17, 24, 2 p.m.; Feb. 24, 7 p.m. $12.
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pinesdinnertheatre.com)
Why Do Fools Fall In Love?:
Through March 10. Thurs. and Sun., 12:30
p.m. dinner, 2 p.m. show; Fri. and Sat.;
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570.346.7369)
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The Addams Family: Feb. 15-17, Fri.,
8 p.m., Sat., 2 & 8 p.m., Sun., 1 & 6 p.m.
Dixies Tupperware Party: Feb.
20-21, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 21, 8 p.m.; Feb. 23, 4
and 8 p.m.; Feb. 24, 2 p.m. $40. Tickets:
800.745.3000 (TicketMaster),
570.342.7784 (Broadway Office), or
broadwayscranton.com/shows.asp.
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2 & 8 p.m., Sun., 1 & 6 p.m.
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The Obituary Im Dying to Write:
Feb. 9, 8 p.m.; Feb. 8, 10, 2 p.m. $18,
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The Vagina Monologues: Feb. 8-9, 7
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Something quite bizarre is
going on at the Doyle residence.
Isabel and Eugene Doyle, par-
ents to daughters Marnie and
Nelly, have all but vanished
from the radar. But, no need to
worry, as Marnie and Nelly
know exactly where dear old
mum and dad are. Only a hop,
skip, and jump away in the
backyard buried under the
begonias, dead as dead can be.
Thus begins Lisa ODonnells
latest novel, The Death of
Bees, a sick, twisted, and all
sorts of fun dark comedy. The
work, which is set in Glasgow,
the largest city in Scotland,
shifts in vignette-style narration
from 15-year-old protagonist,
Marnie, to Nelly, her 11-year-old
sister, and Lennie, an older,
all-too-suspicious next-door
neighbor.
But, before you make any
wrongful judgments, just know
Marnie and Nelly are not entire-
ly guilty of their parents un-
timely demises. As Marnie
divulges, her parents were not
the epitome of innocent or dot-
ing. In fact, Marnie goes on to
express that her parents were
known for committing cycles of
abuse and neglect: They just
never showed up for anything
and it was always left to me and
left to Nelly when she got old
enough. They were never there
for us, they were absent, at least
now we know where they are.
Following her parents deaths,
Marnie finally attempts to see a
silver lining, signaling an end to
a brutal cycle in hope for a new
beginning. Unfortunately, how-
ever, this notion is too prema-
ture. As the novel continues, it
introduces a multitude of bad
elements for Marnie and Nelly.
But the sisters remain steady
and vigilant, knowing that the
greatest priority is to remain
together.
The idea of child protective
services is a constant thought
for Marnie. With a hell-hath-no-
fury attitude, Marnie swears it
will never come to fruition.
Instead, the sisters make a pact
to keep the secret between
them. No one must know they
are parentless.
Even after Marnie and Nelly
concoct story after story, their
lies begin to catch up with
them. Smart and gentle, Lennie
soon puts the pieces together,
prompting Marnie to take ac-
tion. However, Lennie becomes
a strong ally as the adult to take
responsibility of the young girls,
as well as their confidant in
their parents whereabouts.
The connection Marnie, Nelly,
and Lennie share proves to be
the most hopeful aspect of the
work, as the characters in for-
ward fashion save each other
from ruin. The conclusion of
the novel demonstrates that the
skeletons we bury, for better
and for worse, all resurface in
time.
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BOOK REVIEWS AND LITERARY INSIGHT
Kacy Muir | Weekender Correspondent
The 'Death' swarm
The Death of Bees
Lisa ODonnell
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Books released the
week of Feb. 11:
Vampires in the Lemon
Grove by Karen Russell
Out of the Easy by Ruta
Sepetys
A Week in Winter by
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theater
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Warm Bodies, Jonathan
Levines romantic take on the
zombie genre, works because it
steers clear of easy targets. It
gleefully mocks or ignores every
romantic comedy convention. To
our eternal gratitude, we are
entertained the hard way.
The movie introduces us to a
young, hoodie-wearing zombie
named R (Nicholas Hoult),
whose internal monologue details
the lifestyle. As a zombie, you
spend your days wandering aim-
lessly, going through the paces
and seeing the same people. Your
past life is hazy, though if youre
lucky, your wardrobe might pro-
vide a clue.
Zombiehood is a lot like being
human, only without the brain
eating.
But R feels something shift.
While on the lookout for fresh
brains, he and his pack encounter
a group of young resistance
fighters. Among the members is
Julie (Teresa Palmer). Maybe its
the way she handles a shotgun or
her golden hair, but R is enchant-
ed. After gobbling up the brains
of her boyfriend (Dave Franco),
he takes her to his pad: an aban-
doned commercial airplane.
R knows its an unusual move,
but when you have the complex-
ion of parking lot snow and can
only communicate in sentence
fragments, time is your ally. He
convinces Julie to stay. Chem-
istry builds over vinyl and goof-
ing off. Rs heart beats, beginning
a series of Romeo and Juliet-like
complications. (Its no accident
that R and Julie are the names of
these star-crossed lovers or that a
pivotal conversation involves a
balcony.) The more aggressive
zombies (Bonies) dont like Rs
new friend, and Julies father
(John Malkovich), a military
commander in this new nation,
will literally kill R if he touches
Julie.
Levine, working from Isaac
Marions novel, avoids no-
thought jokes (zombie sex) or
simple conflicts involving gun-
toting fathers. R and Julies rela-
tionship is an awakening. And its
an example to follow. We get so
tied up in minutiae the films
zombie apocalypse is our budget
meeting we forget that little
gestures make us human. If we
neglect them, we become dead
inside. R and Julie have tried
some tenderness, and its way
better than killing.
Warm Bodies constantly
surprises us. R and Julie face the
obvious obstacles, but the death
of Julies boyfriend means she
cant quite match Rs affection.
Its not because she misses the
guy, but that she doesnt. Julie,
who is tougher than R, is no
damsel in distress. Still, sleeping
alone in a big suburban house
scares her. Those observations
define R and Julie as people;
Palmer and Hoults charmingly
unpretentious performances give
their burgeoning relationship
heft. We care.
Levine (50/50) slyly stacks
little touches, building an ode to
young love that satirizes the
modern worlds deadening pace.
When R first brings Julie to his
pad, he self-consciously sweeps
his hair into place; an undead
airport security guard keeps
swiping visitors with his elec-
tronic wand; R flashes back to
the good old day days when
people were alive and connected
to cell phones. The movie
refuses to play cute. A makeover
scene starts to Roy Orbisons
Pretty Woman before Julie puts
a stop to that.
Warm Bodies is smart, fun,
and lively. Plus, it convinces you
to open your eyes to the world
and not because the zombies are
prowling.
-To read more of Petes
cinematic musings, please visit
whatpeteswatching.
blogspot.com or follow him
on Twitter, @PeteCroatto.
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Meet runway and print model
Jennifer Lazorack.
From Scranton to San Fran, the
Kate Moss-esque beauty has
become a successful model and
just recently wrapped a presti-
gious wine commercial. This
week, I had the pleasure of re-
connecting with my old Western
Wayne High School friend, Jen-
nifer. She agreed to sit down and
do this cool Q&A spotlight on
the industry, her NEPA roots, and
whether she prefers the East or
West coast.
THE WEEKENDER: Where
were you born and raised?
JENNIFER LAZORACK: I
was born in Scranton, raised in
Lake Ariel.
W: Where do you currently
live?
JL: Currently, I am living in
San Francisco, Calif. Go 49ers!
W: What was your first mod-
eling gig?
JL: My very first modeling
gig was a back-to-school fashion
show at the Viewmont Mall,
which actually lead to an in-
ternship in college.
W: What was your biggest/
most exciting job?
JL: My biggest job was a
commercial that is running now
on Delta-Virgin airlines on their
in-flight TVs for Fetzer Wine.
My most exciting job was a print
job for Zazzle that was on every
bus stop ad (about 200) through-
out San Francisco.
W: Who is your favorite
designer?
JL: My favorite designer right
now is Michael Kors.
W: What is your occupation
now?
JL: I am a full-time model.
W: Do you prefer print or
runway?
JL: I love both equally, al-
though runway is way more fun!
W: Any advice to our readers
on staying current with fashion
trends?
JL: Read fashion and business
blogs, fashion magazines, attend
fashion events, and window shop
to get ideas!
W: So, read my column. Any
advice for aspiring models?
JL: It is a very competitive
industry keep your chin up,
brush off rejection, and network.
Always have a back-up plan.
W: Favorite photographer?
Why?
JL: Bruce Weber is my favor-
ite photographer because of his
classic, timeless shots, and he
would be a dream to shoot with.
W: Valuable lessons learned
in the modeling world?
JL: HmmNever shoot any-
thing you wouldnt be proud to
show your parents.
W: What countries or cities
have you been to for work?
JL: I am mostly SF based but
have had the opportunity to travel
to N.Y., D.C., Las Vegas, and
throughout California for work.
W: What is your favorite
location?
JL: So far, the vineyards near
Hopland, (Northern) Calif.
W: Now for some fun.
Stripes or florals?
JL: Stripes.
W: Heels or flats?
JL: Heels.
W: Long hair or short?
JL: Long.
W: Exercise or diet?
JL: Both!
W: Small accessories or
statement pieces?
JL: Small accessories.
W: Leather or lace?
JL: Both.
W: Rock or pop?
JL: Pop.
W: East coast or west coast?
JL: West Coast weather, East
Coast at heart.
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YES, NO, AND WHERE TO GO
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Valentines Day was upon us
and as luck would have it, I was
scheduled to work.
I was waitressing at a restau-
rant, so my job that day was to
make sure all the couples were
swaddled in romance. It was an
understatement to say I was
feeling less than enthusiastic
surrounded by all the young
couples in love when I was not
with my own beloved. About
halfway through my shift, the
doors burst open and the angels
sang: Marcus had arrived!
My heart skipped a beat when
I saw him. I was still working,
but he took a seat at the bar
amongst some friends. The next
hour seemed to drag, but I was
ecstatic when my shift finally
ended. I flung off my apron and
walked over to the bar where
Marcus was waiting for me.
Unfortunately, he was drunk. I
glared at the bartender, who told
me they were playing a game;
every time a couple said, I love
you, Marcus had taken shot. I
drug him out of the bar, annoyed
at his present disposition, and we
went out for dinner.
He acted drunk and ridiculous
throughout the meal. He giggled
at everything and even hit on our
waitress in front of me Happy
freaking Valentines Day!
Throughout dinner, his phone
rang incessantly, but I couldnt
see who was calling him. I ig-
nored it but thought his friends
must be quite rude and lonely to
be calling him during dinnertime
on this romantic holiday.
About halfway through our
meal, Marcus said the shots were
wearing off and he had a massive
headache. He asked if I minded
cutting the night short and having
a do-over tomorrow since neither
of us had work and we could
celebrate the proper way. I was
irritated with the night from
beginning to end, but I agreed.
He paid the check and we left.
He dropped me off at my apart-
ment and drove off. Aggravated, I
went to bed.
I woke up the next morning
excited for date night until I
checked my phone. There were
four missed calls from various
friends. I listened to the first
voicemail, but it was at a party
and the background noise made
it virtually impossible to hear
what she was saying. Message
number two was loud and clear,
and it was not good news. Mar-
cus was at the party and he was
hooking up with his ex. The last
two messages confirmed the
story, and I was livid.
He showed up for our date
with flowers in hand and I erupt-
ed. I threw his flowers at him and
most tastefully advised him
where he could shove them. I
slammed the door in his face and
broke it off then and there.
I decided from that point on it
was best to spend Valentines
Day with Ben & Jerry in front of
a slasher horror movie. I was
happier guiltlessly enjoying the
carnage on screen rather than
participating in it purely on a
romantic level, of course.
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Girl talk
TALES OF DATING DISASTERS
Melissa Hughes | Weekender Correspondent
Please like flowers could fix such a blunder.
Valentine's
Day massacre
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By Amy Longsdorf
Weekender Correspondent
A
s movies and
TV shows like
Twilight,
True Blood,
and The Vampire Diaries
have proven, theres
something romantic about
neck-biters. Zombies, on the
other hand, dont inspire quite
the same degree of rapture.
But that didnt stop the
makers of Warm Bodies
from producing Hollywoods
rst zombie/human romance.
Dont laugh. Not only is
Warm Bodies as much
inuenced by Romeo and
Juliet as Night of the Living
Dead, but its star, Nicholas
Hoult, makes a good case
for the undead R as a stand-
in for romantic fumblers
everywhere.
In the movie, an adaptation
of a young adult novel by
Isaac Marion, R falls hard with
Julie (Teresa Palmer) after
feasting on her boyfriends
brains. The more intensely R
falls in love, the more human
he becomes.
R obviously cares about
this girl so much, Hoult, 23,
said. He tries his best. And
its tragic, you know. Guys
struggle talking to girls in the
best of times. So add on the
fact that youre undead, youre
rotting away, you cant really
talk at all, and shes terried of
you. It makes it very tricky.
So I think thats where the
goofy humor comes from. [Rs
attraction to Julie] is like that
situation of trying to charm
someone but having no chance
at all, amplied by a lot.
Hoult, who is best known
for playing the titular hero in
About a Boy co-starring
Hugh Grant, was able to bring
the lifeless role to life with
considerable subtlety.
PREPARING TO TURN
A
fter landing the
role, Hoult watched
practically every
zombie ever made, from
Dawn of Dead and 28
Days Later to Zombieland
and Shaun of the Dead.
Even though Warm Bodies
is primarily a comedy, the
actor was serious about trying
to bring a bit of truth to his
undead alter-ego.
I would walk around in
my hotel like a zombie, and
sometimes in the gym on the
treadmill, I might run a little
bit zombie, Hoult admitted.
But, ultimately, you kind of
just walk on set and you just
have to go for it, and believe
it, and completely commit to it
and hope for the best.
Hoult also derived a bit of
inspiration from watching
Edward Scissorhands, which
also walks a thin line between
horror comedy and romance.
Hoult was so impressed by
an interview with the movies
star, Johnny Depp, that he
typed the actors quotes into
his phone so he could refer to
them on set.
Johnny said something
about not wanting people to
feel sorry for him as Edward
but that he just wanted to play
the character truthfully, Hoult
said. I thought, That makes
perfect sense. I dont want
people to feel sorry for this
character either. I just want
audiences
to see that hes trying his best
and to root for him.
Since Warm Bodies
was shot out of sequence, it
was a constant challenge for
Hoult to gauge his degree
of zombication. Before
lming began, he and director
Jonathan Levine (The
Wackness) went over the
script scene by scene to map
out Rs cascade of changes.
Jonathan would say,
more zombie,
less zombie. That was [our
shorthand], Hoult recalled.
The actor felt like he was
in capable hands with Levine,
who came to the movie
after helming the similarly
challenging cancer comedy
50/50 with Seth Rogen and
Joseph
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Ed Sheeran is very close with
Harry Styles. He wrote One
Directions second number one
hit in the UK, Little Things.
The singer is also close with
Taylor Swift: Sheeran duets with
the starlet on her latest album
and will be performing North
Americas biggest venues with
her later in the year. Styles and
Swift recently went through a
public break-up after a brief but
just-as-public romance. Where
does that leave Sheeran?
Id rather not comment on
that, Sheeran replied during an
interview in studio on The Ral-
phie Show. You could probably
guess, but yeah, Id rather not
comment on that.
Sheeran did shift gears,
though, and talk exclusively
about the 1D singer, telling a
story that the media has never
reported about, until now.
I saw (Harry) in LA about
three months ago, recalled Shee-
ran. He had a day off and he
went outand spent like two or
three grand on Dominos pizzas
and drove around for the whole
day just giving it to homeless
people.
The A Team singer said this
wasnt a first-time occurrence.
People write about Harry all
the time in a negative way with
all his love life and stuff like that,
but like, he does stuff like that a
lot, he continued. I think itd be
nice to get out there that hes a
pretty genuine dude.
In an interview with Capital
FM overseas, Sheeran noted that
of all the One Direction fellas,
hes the closest with Styles. He
elaborated on The Ralphie
Show.
The strangest thing about
Harry is that he lived on my flat
for a while, but like, he had two
houses, Sheeran said. He had
two, very plush houses in Lon-
don and hed just come and stay.
As for why he would crash
with the singer/songwriter in-
stead of shack up in one of his
own pads, Sheeran believes its
because Styles would rather hang
with friends than in a huge house
alone.
With both of their schedules,
its surprising either of the artists
is in the same place for an ex-
tended period of time. Sheeran is
enjoying quite the ride with the
success of A Team, culminat-
ing with a Grammy nomination
for Song of the Year and a per-
formance at the awards show
with Sir Elton John.
I got a call from Elton being
like, I couldnt get you a solo
slot, but would you mind playing
with me? he said. You cant
really say anything other than,
Yes, please!
The combination of the hit
record with his down-to-earth
persona and his links to Swift
and One Direction have pro-
pelled Sheeran to other big spots
as well. During this particular
trip to New York, the Englishman
was gearing up to play a sold-out
Radio City Music Hall and per-
form at NBCs Today. His fans,
which refer to Sheeran as Gin-
ger Jesus and call themselves
Sheerios, couldnt be happier.
(Ginger Jesus) gives me remi-
niscence of The Beatles, and Im
just staying the hell away from
that.
-Listen to The Ralphie
Show weeknights from 7
p.m.-12 a.m. on 97 BHT.
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GEEK CULTURE & MORE
Rich Howells | Weekender Editor
Infinite
For a geek like me, the Super
Bowl has never really offered
much to keep me tuned in. As
superhero movies have increased
in popularity, however, slipping
new trailers into the games com-
mercial breaks has made me turn
the channel back every once in a
while, even though the same 30
seconds are uploaded to the
Internet within minutes anyway.
This year, the awesome Iron
Man 3 spot was joined by trail-
ers for Star Trek Into Darkness,
World War Z, and Oz The
Great and Powerful, all movies
geared towards sci-fi and/or
fantasy fans. As if that wasnt
enough, there was a nerdy under-
current to many of the other ads:
A woman always prefers a
scrawny astronaut over a hunky
lifeguard, according to AXE
body spray.
Robot models protected the
new Kia Forte by delivering an
atomic wedgie to a typical four-
eyed, sweater-clad dork.
The Hyundai Santa Fe
helped a small kid gather a team
to stand up to some bullies.
Time Warner used zombies
and Daryl from The Walking
Dead to promote cable.
The Rock punched an alien
while drinking milk.
Model Bar Rafaeli made out
with Walter, a dorky webmaster,
to represent both the smart and
sexy sides of Go Daddy.
This isnt to say that sports
fans cant also be geeks, but most
of these ads are making the sep-
aration pretty clear, even if its
just poking fun at the stereotype.
Personally, I spent half my Sun-
day evening watching the History
Channels fascinating Zombies:
A Living History documentary,
but perhaps a few spectacled
football fans were intrigued by
all these little shout-outs.
So what does this mean exact-
ly? Are we really being courted
by the same people selling mas-
culinity neatly stuffed into in
helmets, jockstraps, and cheap
beer? Or are they simply hoping
to appeal to the largest demo-
graphics during one of the most-
watched TV events in the coun-
try?
With big parties, bathroom
breaks, heavy drinking, and all
kinds of other distractions, I cant
imagine that the $4 million per
half minute price tag is truly
worth the money. Some people
do watch the Super Bowl for the
commercials alone, but wouldnt
that money be better spent on
viral web campaigns, merchan-
dising, or carefully placed prime-
time slots?
Ive seen other channels offer
their own halftime shows, but
you rarely see alternative pro-
gramming meant to take viewers
away from the rest of the night. A
movie marathon, which is often
how I spend my Super Bowl
Sundays, isnt enough why not
a whole night of geeky program-
ming? A Super Bowl for super-
heroes. A Big Game for gamers.
A Yeah, you get the idea.
Not all of us can make it to
San Diego Comic-Con, so give
all those basement-dwelling
homebodies something to look
forward to. Bring out all the stars
from this years blockbusters for
live Q&A sessions and sneak
peeks. Showcase the musical
guests who are way too talented
to play a lip-synced, overhyped
halftime show and introduce
them to a mass audience. Hold
enormous cosplay and fan film
contests. Display new ground-
breaking technology. Reveal
surprise guest appearances. Give
us Geek Bowl 2014!
If we ever had a time, it is
certainly now, so let us have the
live event that were so excited
for that we cant wait to never
leave the couch. And with that
many nerds packed in one place,
you can guarantee there wont be
a 34-minute blackout some
electrical genius would have the
lights on within minutes. Now
give us our chance to shine, but
not too brightly our eyes are
still sensitive, you know.
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Super Bowl ads looking
for geekier audience
This is just one of many geeks who came out of the
Super Bowl satisfied.
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Cliche Come to Life: The
Kerry, Ireland, county council
voted in January to let some
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lors reasoned that in the countys
isolated regions, some seniors
live alone and need the cam-
araderie of the pub, but fear a
DUI arrest on the way home. The
councillors thus empowered
police to issue DUI permits to
those targeted drivers. Besides,
reasoned the councillors, the area
is so sparsely populated that such
drivers never encounter anyone
else on the road at night. (The
councillors beneficence might
also have been influenced, report-
ed BBC News, by the fact that
"several" of the five voting "yea"
own pubs.)
CANT POSSIBLY BE TRUE
-- Spare the Waterboard, Spoil
the Child: William Province, 42,
was arrested in Jefferson County,
Mont., in December and charged
with waterboarding four boys,
two of whom were his own sons,
at his home in December. (Also
in January, Kirill Bartashevitch,
52, was charged with making
"terroristic" threats to his high-
school-age daughter after he
allegedly pointed his new AK-47
at her because her report card
showed 2 Bs instead of all As.
He said he had recently pur-
chased the gun because he feared
that President Obama intended to
ban them.)
-- Emma Whittington, of
Hutchinson, Kan., rushed her
daughter to the ER in December
when the girl, 7 months old,
developed a golf-ball-sized lump
on her neck. Two days later, at a
hospital in Wichita, a doctor
gently pulled a feather out of the
lump and hypothesized that it
had been in the midst of emerg-
ing from her throat. Doctors said
the girl probably swallowed the
feather accidentally, that it got
stuck in throat tissue, and that her
body was trying to eject it
through the skin.
-- As if 9/11 and the resultant
air travel restrictions had never
happened, travelers for some
reason continue to keep Trans-
portation Security Adminis-
tration agents busy at passengers
carry-on bag searches. From a
TSA weekly summary of con-
fiscations in January: 33 hand-
guns, eight stun guns and a ser-
rated wire garrote. Among high-
lights from 2012: a live 40mm
grenade, a live blasting cap, "seal
bombs" and six pounds of black
power (with detonation cords and
a timing fuse).
-- A man with admittedly
limited English skills went to a
courthouse in Springfield, Mass.,
in December to address a traffic
ticket, but somehow wound up
on a jury trying Donald Camp-
bell on two counts of assault.
Officials said the man simply got
in the wrong line and followed
jurors into a room while the real
sixth juror had mistakenly gone
to another room. The jury, in-
cluding the accidental juror,
found Campbell guilty, but he
was awarded a new trial when the
mistake was discovered.
THE REDNECK
CHRONICLES (TENNESSEE
EDITION)
(1.) Timothy Crabtree, 45, of
Rogersville, was arrested in
October and charged with stab-
bing his son, Brandon, 21, in an
argument over who would get the
last beer in the house. (2.) Tricia
Moody, 26, was charged with
DUI in Knoxville in January
after a 10-minute police chase.
The officers report noted that
Moody was still holding a cup of
beer and apparently had not
spilled any during the chase. (3.)
Jerry Poe, 62, was charged in a
road-rage incident in Clinton on
Black Friday after firing his
handgun at a driver in front of
him "to scare her into moving"
faster, he said. (Poe said he had
started at midnight at one Wal-
Mart, waited in line unsuccess-
fully for five hours for a sale-
priced stereo, and was on his way
to another Wal-Mart.
SOUNDS LIKE A JOKE
Twin brothers Aric Hale and
Sean Hale, 28, were both arrested
on New Years Eve in Manches-
ter, Conn., after fighting each
other at a hotel and later at a
residence. Police said a 27-year-
old woman was openly dating the
two men, and that Sean thought it
was his turn and asked Aric for
privacy. Aric begged to differ
about whose turn it was.
UNCLEAR ON THE
CONCEPT
-- Voted in December as vice
presidents of the U.N. Human
Rights Council for 2013 were the
nations of Mauritania and the
Maldives, both of which permit
the death penalty for renouncing
Islam. In Mauritania, a person so
charged has three days to repent
for a lesser sentence. (An August
2012 dispatch in Londons The
Guardian reported widespread
acceptance of slavery conditions
in Mauritania, affecting as many
as 800,000 of the 3.5 million
population. Said one abolitionist
leader, "Today we have the slav-
ery (that) American plantation
owners dreamed of (in that the
slaves) believe their condition is
necessary to get to paradise.")
-- Non-medical employees of
the University of Pittsburgh
Medical Center have been cam-
paigning for union representa-
tion, suggesting that their current
wages leave many workers dan-
gerously close to poverty.
Though raises have not material-
ized, UPMC (according to a
November Pittsburgh City Paper
report) has now shown sympathy
for its employees sad plight. In a
November UPMC newsletter, it
announced that it was setting up
"UPMC Cares" food banks.
Employees (presumably the
better-paid ones) are urged to
"donate nonperishable food items
to stock employee food pantries
that will established on both
(UPMC campuse)." One aston-
ished workers response: "I start-
ed to cry."
-- In December, the St. Louis
Post-Dispatch revealed, through a
public records check, that the
appointed Collector of Revenue
for St. Louis County has failed
since 2008 to pay personal prop-
erty taxes. Stacy Bailey and her
husband owe taxes on three cars
and in fact filed for bankruptcy
in 2011. Baileys boss, Director of
Revenue Eugene Leung, told the
Dispatch that he had checked
Baileys real-estate tax status but
not personal property taxes.
Nonetheless, he said, "Knowing
what I know now, shes still the
most qualified person for the
job," among the 155 applicants.
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STRANGE CRIME STORIES & MORE
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Nestled in the mountains on
the outskirts of Cooperstown,
N.Y., away from the hustle and
bustle of the National Baseball
Hall of Fame, sits Brewery Om-
megang, a Belgian farmhouse
brewery whose beers are as deli-
cious as the brewery is beautiful.
From the moment you pull into
the brewery, you feel as if you
have been magically transported
to Belgium, and as you drive
closer and pass under the beauti-
ful archway and gaze upon its the
vast forest acreage, you are sim-
ply awestruck. What is even
more incredible is that the brew-
ery has managed to put all this
beauty into each bottle of their
magnificent beers.
I had the very fortunate oppor-
tunity to sit down with brew-
master Phil Leinhart and discuss
where the brewery has come
from and where it is headed in
the future and, of course, sam-
ple a few of their delicious of-
ferings. Brewery Ommegang
began in 1997 and has contin-
ually grown; it is now available
in 46 states and is looking to
expand soon outside of U.S.
boundaries.
The brewery is constantly
growing, Leinhart said. It is
just a natural progression.
The brewery was initially
started by Don Feinberg, but
grew at such a rapid pace that
soon he sold Ommegang to the
Belgian brewery Brouwerij Du-
vel Moortgat, makers of the
famous Duvel Belgian Strong
Pale Ale. The relationship has
been great between Ommegang
and their new owners, resulting
in dramatic growth.
The brewery currently has six
beers available year round: Hen-
nepin, Abbey Ale, BPA, Witte,
Three Philosophers, and Rare
Vos, each one unique, delicious,
and award-winning, the most
recent being Rare Vos, which
won a gold medal at the World
Beer Cup in 2012 in the Belgian
Pale Ale category.
One very interesting happen-
ing at Ommegang is the an-
nouncement of a new beer that
will be a collaboration of sorts
between Ommegang and the hit
HBO series Game of Thrones
Iron Throne Blonde Ale is set
for release this spring.
Now if you are scratching your
head and saying, This is all well
and good, but how does this
relate to me locally? many peo-
ple do not realize just how close
Brewery Ommegang is to the
area. In just a little over two
hours, you can be at this breath-
taking brewery.
In the past two years, the brew-
ery has added a whole new build-
ing to the premises. This building
houses a beautiful tasting room
where you can sample all of their
beers and discuss them with
workers and fellow beer fans.
Also, there is a gift shop where
you can buy locally produced
cheeses, Ommegang glassware
and clothing, and, of course, beer.
Be forewarned, though you
may quickly go overboard in the
gift shop, as many beers that are
not widely available outside of
the brewery are sold here. While
I was there, I picked up one of
these hidden gems called Gou-
denhop, a highly hopped Belgian
style imperial pale ale, and it is
just wonderful.
The building also features the
drool-enticing Belgian themed
caf, where one can taste true
Belgian frites with sides of truf-
fle-soy aioli and mustard with
Witte Ale and honey. Try the
cheese and charcuterie platter
with delectable goat cheeses,
duck confit, and prosciutto.
There is also the chicken cordon
bleu crepe and the Three Philoso-
phers ice cream to savor as well.
If all of that hasnt enticed you
yet, the brewery also has a lot of
summertime festivities . In Au-
gust, Brewery Ommegang will
again host the Belgium Comes to
Cooperstown Festival. The brew-
ery has also started hosting con-
certs on the scenic 136-acre land.
This past summer featured con-
certs from the likes of Death Cab
for Cutie, Wilco, and Bon Iver!
While it is no secret that the
beers offered from Brewery
Ommegang are widely available
in our area, a fresh Ommegang
beer is always best, especially
Hennepin. Leinhart agrees with
this statement.
Many people like to age Hen-
nepin, but I feel that it is best
fresh; it is much more flavorful,
he noted.
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Belgium in our backyard
By Derek Warren
Weekender Correspondent
Beer: Hennepin
Brewer: Brewery Ommegang
Style: Saison/Farmhouse Ale
ABV: 7.70%
Description: Brewery Omme-
gangs Hennepin pours a golden
straw color with a fluffy pure
white head that recedes leaving a
beautiful white lacing on the
glass. The beer gives off very
pleasing aromas of oranges,
coriander, mild grassy hop aro-
ma, and even a small amount of
bubble gum aroma that is famil-
iar to Belgian yeast strains. Fear
not Hennepin tastes as refresh-
ing as it smells. The initial tastes
are slightly tart and spicy, meld-
ing with wonderful carbonation.
This is quickly followed with a
wonderful sweetness and flavors
of ginger, apples, spices, and the
beautiful taste of Belgian yeast
all coming together to dance on
your taste buds. Hennepins light
body and carbonation combine to
cleanse the palate and leave
behind the aftertaste of fruit and
sweet spices. The standout char-
acteristic with this beer is the
dryness that is standard for the
Saison style; this dryness gives
the beer quite strong compari-
sons to champagne. Hennepin is
a perfect example of the Saison
style, which is quite the accom-
plishment for an American com-
pany, considering it is such a
highly regarded Belgian style.
Food pairing: The sweetness
and spices within Hennepin
make it a perfect beer for an
afternoon barbecue. Another
delightful trait of this beer is that
it certainly holds its own with
spicy or heavily fatty dishes that
pack a wallop of flavor. Feel free
to drink Hennepin alongside jerk
chicken, any sort of Cajun dish,
pork loin, or a delectable duck
dinner; this beer can handle them
all. Hennepin is also a great beer
to pair with cheeses, especially
those strong pungent cheeses, but
a perfect match for this beer is
the Humbolt Fog cheese by Cali-
fornias Cypress Grove. The two
together is absolutely sublime
and make wonderful music to-
gether on your taste buds.
Is it worth trying? ABSO-
LUTELY! Hennepin is a true
representation of the Belgian
Saison style and is perfect for an
introduction into Belgian beers.
This beer is also a great one to
choose even if you are new to the
craft beer market. It is a perfect
beer to have year round and with
a wide variety of dishes, from the
simple to the majestic. Hennepin
is also a perfect beer for summer
while cutting the lawn, which
may seem like a dream now,
given the frigid temperatures.
However, the summer will be
here before you know, at least I
hope, so drink some Hennepin
now and enjoy every last drop of
this world class beverage and
dream of warmer weather.
Rating: W W W W W
Where can I get it? Currently
available in bottles at: Backyard
Ale House, Scranton; Wegmans,
Dickson City and Wilkes-Barre;
Exit 190 Beer Deli, Dickson
City; J & H Beer, Wilkes-Barre.
Remember, enjoy responsibly!
Cheers!
-Derek Warren is a beer
expert, avid homebrewer, and
beer historian. Derek can be
reached at
NEPABeerGeek@gmail.com.
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Some people may think they
truly know beloved pop culture
icons, from Ren and Stimpy and
Spongebob to Yoda and the Teen-
age Mutant Ninja Turtles. Well, a
trio of artists in Scranton is giv-
ing fans a new spin on the well-
known figures that may change
that perception.
Fanboy February, an exhibit
that opened Feb. 1 and runs
through Feb. 23 at New Visions
Studio & Gallery (201 Vine St.,
Scranton), pays homage to sever-
al characters, all portrayed
through various mediums of art
and pieces that range from clean
and modern to downright humor-
ous.
It all began last April when
Kevin Callen and Shane Schill-
ing, recent Keystone College
graduates, were sitting in class
discussing the fact that they
needed to put a show like this
together.
Weve always been doodling
and drawing stuff like this,
Schilling said. Its where we
draw a lot of our inspiration
from, whether it be the designers,
whoever created the character
itself, or the idea, color, or pat-
tern. We needed to do an homage
show and even poke fun at the
things we love.
Gary Bird, a friend of Schill-
ings, joined in and, together, the
three produced a set of 33 pieces.
Melanie Boisseau, curator at
New Visions, said the exhibit just
made sense.
We sell a lot of things that are
in line with this show in our gift
shop, like comics and video
games. It was a perfect fit.
Another perfect fit is the artists
themselves, who constantly
cracked jokes and told funny
stories about how the art came to
be as they showed off the gallery
the Wednesday before the show
went up.
It was basically a three-hour
endeavor of us just cursing and
screaming, Bird said of the work
he and Schilling did on two paper
towel dispensers-turned-Invader
Zim characters.
That project is just the begin-
ning. Callen made several digital
paintings, many of which he
modeled after methods he
learned in college.
I took a printmaking class and
did woodblock prints, so these
are my digital woodblock prints,
he said of his Star Wars and
Breaking Bad pieces.
Schillings most prized piece in
the show is a large piece of ply-
wood with the Superman symbol
on it, a painting project that also
involved the use of tape to make
angular lines and squares.
Bird pokes the most fun at the
beloved characters, depicting
Buzz and Woody from Toy
Story as they would be when
playtime has run out, and putting
Spongebob Squarepants in com-
promising positions.
Theres also Hulk Hogan and
Jeff Goldblum, hipster style; a
Sonic Screwdriver blueprint; and
a mixed media Fight Club
piece to be enjoyed.
The guys hope everyone takes
a lighthearted approach to the
show and sees things in a new
light afterward.
Even if you werent the big-
gest fan but knew of it, you
might say, Hmm, I never thought
of it that way, Schilling said.
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Classic characters
get fanboy facelifts
By Sara Pokorny
Weekender Staff Writer
Fanboy February: through Feb. 23,
New Visions Studio & Gallery (201
Vine St., Scranton). Gallery hours:
Tues.-Sun., noon-6 p.m. and by
appointment. Info: newvisionstu-
dio.com, 570.878.3970.
Schilling exerted super
patience for this
Superman piece, done
with plywood, paint, and
masking tape.
From left, Fanboy
artists Schilling, Bird,
and Callen.
Callens digital Breaking Bad painting. (Photos by
Jason Riedmiller)
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I have never really understood
animal testing for cosmetics and
have always thought of it as cruel
and unnecessary. So when I read
about a new law that will go into
effect next month that will ban
animal testing, I was pretty hap-
py. After decades of lobbying
from animal rights groups, the
law finally passed and will not
allow anyone to sell cosmetic
products and ingredients in the
European Union (a combination
of 27 countries in Europe).
The EU will ban the import
and sale of animal-tested cosmet-
ics and beauty products. Any
company that wishes to sell their
products in the EU must not test
on animals anywhere in the
world. Once in effect, all toi-
letries and beauty products, from
skin cream to toothpaste, will be
included in the ban thats a lot
of items. If you take a look at
some of your toiletries and dont
see not tested on animals, then
you are using products that have
been tested on animals. Believe it
or not, its actually hard to find
products that havent used ani-
mals.
This ban has been planned
since early 2009; however, many
animal activists were concerned
that there would be a delay in the
final decision to follow through
with the ban.
European Union Commission-
er Tonio Borg wrote a letter to
animal testing campaigners stat-
ing that the ban is due to go
ahead as proposed and that he
was not planning to propose a
postponement or derogation to
the ban.
The Body Shop, a cruelty-free
retailer, and Cruelty Free In-
ternational (a non-profit orga-
nization) have both played a
major part in bringing this new
ban to light.
Cruelty Free International
Chief Executive Michelle Threw
was thrilled with the news of the
ban and said, This is truly a
historic event and the culmina-
tion of over 20 years of cam-
paigning. Now we will apply our
determination and vision on a
global stage to ensure that the
rest of the world follows this
lead.
Israel also passed a ban on
animal testing earlier this year,
and 55 other countries have
signed a pledge supporting the
end of animal testing on cosmet-
ics, though it may not be easy to
get everyone on board. China,
one of the worlds largest mar-
kets, still demands animal testing
as a safety precaution. According
to PETA (People for the Ethical
Treatment of Animals), Chinese
companies are required by law to
pay for testing before cosmetics
can be released to the public.
Even with half of the world not
in agreement on animal testing,
its still a big day for animals
everywhere with the European
Union setting an example. We
can now look at the EU with
envy, as they have recognized
that we should not make animals
suffer over something as ridicu-
lous as beauty products.
If youre looking for cruelty-
free products, visit peta.org for a
list of all companies that dont
test on animals.
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ECO-FRIENDLY ADVICE
Jen Stevens | Special to the Weekender
Who would want to hurt these little guys?
European animal testing
ban sets the example
Dear Clear Channel,
Last week, I walked into
one of your radio stations,
Bostons JAMN 94.5, with a
40-person high school march-
ing band to apply for a job.
My main objective, other than
getting hired, was to make a
statement for my generation,
encouraging them to do what-
ever it takes to stand out and
make their dream a reality.
The next day, my ambitious
entrance became the topic of
conversation on the stations
morning show.
Thats when the shows ex-
ecutive producer, Krazy Kulo,
went on the air and called me
a failure in life. His arro-
gance and lack of gratitude
toward someone applying to
be on his show was appalling
enough with that statement,
but he manically carried on to
call me a psycho loser.
Im 25 years old. I can han-
dle punks like Krazy Kulo.
What I cant handle is what
happened next!
The newest addition to the
show, former Real World
cast member Ashlee Feldman,
started laughing at the kids
who were so proud to perform
at the station!
She laughed and thought the
best part of the performance
was how they were SOOO
flustered. The drum started.
The flute was off. She really
thought THAT was the best
part? Not the fact that those
kids had one day to practice
during midterms and nailed
it? Not only was there a
marching band, she added
live to listeners while still
laughing, but there was a
female who sang, or attempt-
ed to.
The whole thing was bad,
added Krazy Kulo.
Insulting kids on the radio
is not only disgraceful, its
bullying! What if their peers
heard one of Bostons most
listened to stations poking fun
at them on the radio? Do you
think they wouldnt have
joined in on the joke? Kids
have it hard enough today
getting picked on by peers, let
alone adults who should know
better! Do you know that ap-
proximately 160,000 teens
skip school every day because
of bullying? Do you know
harassment and bullying have
been linked to 75 percent of
school shootings? Is that
something your name really
wants to potentially be at-
tached to?
I wasnt amused at Feld-
mans strategy to sound funny.
Those were innocent kids she
slammed, not her roommates
on The Real World.
Dosomething.org reports
over two-thirds of students
believe schools respond poor-
ly to bullying, with a high
percentage believing adult
help is infrequent and in-
effective. Thats why Im tak-
ing a stand. I wouldnt de-
serve this platform if I didnt.
I made my statement. Please
make yours by showing your
intolerance of teen bullying
on your airwaves and suspend
Ashlee Feldman.
Sincerely,
Against bullying
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BENEFITS/CHARITY
EVENTS
Camp Papillion Pet Adoption and
Rescue (570.420.0450, camppapillion.org)
Adoption Days:
Feb. 10, 11 a.m.- 3p.m.,Petco, 3895
Dryland Way, Easton.
Feb. 24: 11 a.m. - 3p.m., Tractor
Supply, Route 209, Brodheadsville.
Candys Place (570.714.8800)
12th Annual Spin 4 Life: Feb. 23, 7
a.m.-4 p.m., Center for Cancer Wellness,
120 Welles St., Forty Fort. $20, 45-minute
ride. Each cyclist will receive a free
T-shirt. Refreshments will be available.
Complimentary mini massages will be
given throughout the day. All proceeds
from this event will benefit Candys Place
and the Brandon J. Case Memorial
Scholarship.
Dance for Hope, A Feeding Hope
Benefit for National Eating Disorders
Awareness Month: Feb. 15, 9 p.m., Trax
Platform Lounge, Radisson Lackawanna
Station Hotel, 700 Lackawanna Ave.,
Scranton. $5, all proceeds go to National
Eating Disorders Organization.
Pocono Polar Bear Plunge: Feb. 17, 1
p.m., Hennings Pond, Albrightsville.
Pre-register at Christians Restaurant
(Route 940, Pocono Lake) or by calling
570.646.6600 no later than Feb. 12. $30
for swimmers; $1 for spectators. Excess
revenue will be given to Make-A-Wish
Foundation for Northeast Pennsylvania.
Safe Haven Dog Rescue (www.Safe-
HavenPa.org, SafeHaven@epix.net)
Volunteer meeting: Feb. 19, 6:30
p.m., Cherrys FamilyRestaurant, Route
209 near Route 534, Kresgeville.
Adoption Days:
Feb. 17, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Tractor
Supply, Rte. 209, Brodheadsville.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
The Pink Elegance on Parade
fashion show: Feb. 24, 1 p.m., Radisson
Lackawanna Station Hotel, Scranton.
Reservations first come, first serve and
limited to the first 450 paid guests.
Payment must be received in advance.
Reservations by Feb. 9. $40, adults; $15,
children. Info: 570.947.5852.
CHURCHES
Ss. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian
Catholic Church (135 River St., Olyphant)
Learn How to Make Ukrainian
PYSANKY, the traditional Easter egg:
Feb. 17, 24, 2-4 p.m., Parish Hall, 207 River
Street, Olyphant. Reservations are
required, $15.00 per class, supplies
included. Open to adults and children, an
adult must accompany the child, ages
9-12 years old. Reservations: 570.383.0319.
St. Marys Byzantine Catholic Church
of Scranton (320 Mifflin Ave., Scranton)
International Dinner: Feb. 14, 5:30
and 6:30 p.m., Church Center. $19.95 per
person. Reservations: by Feb. 8,
570.343.5151.
St. Michaels Church (corner of
Church/Winter Sts., Old Forge,
570.457.2875)
Pierogie Sale: Feb. 12, 2-5 p.m.,
church hall. Orders due by Feb. 8. $6 per
dozen. To order: Dorothy, 570.562.1434;
Sandra, 570.457.9280; or Church Hall,
570.457.2875.
Unity of NEPA: A Spiritual Center (140
S. Grant St., Wilkes-Barre)
Saturday Evening Spiritual Cinema,
Finding Joe: Feb. 9, 6:30 p.m.
Friendship Month second install-
ment with Diane Sickler, Thank You for
Being a Friend: Feb. 10, 10 a.m.
The Call to Leadership webinar: Feb.
13, 7 p.m.
EVENTS
Chinchilla Hose Company (Shady Lane
Rd., 570.586.5726, www.chcfire.net)
Annual Lenten pizza sale: Feb. 15,
continuing every Friday during lent. Red
and white-broccoli pizza available for
pickup from 2-7 p.m. Orders can be
placed on the day of the sale by calling
570.586.5726.
Dietrich Theater (60 E. Tioga Street,
Tunkhannock, 570.996.1500, www.dietrich-
theater.com)
The Month for Dance Films & Dance
Lessons: Feb. 10, 17, 24, 1-4 p.m. $10 per
movie and lesson. Feb. 10, The Tango
Lesson; Feb. 17, Singin in the Rain;
Feb. 24, Shall We Dance?
Under the Big Top, After School
Theatre Arts Show: Feb. 23, 11 a.m. $5.
Kids Classes:
Mixed Media: Ages 5-8: Series 2,
March 8, 15, 22, 29, 4-5:30 p.m. Ages 9-12:
Series 2, March 6, 13, 20, 27, 4-5:30 p.m.
$40, four-class series.
Preschool Mixed Media: For ages 4
and 5. Series 2, March 7, 14, 21, 28, 10-10:45
a.m.
Movement and Storytelling for
Preschoolers: Ages 4 and 5. Series 2,
April 3, 10, 17, 24, 10-10:45 a.m.
All About Pottery & Sculpture: Ages
5-8, Feb. 8, 15, 22, March 1, 4-5:30 p.m.
Ages 9-12, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, 4-5:30 p.m.
$40 for four classes.
Preschool Pottery & Sculpture: Ages
4 and 5. Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, 10-10:45 a.m.
Simply Yoga: Wednesdays, 10-11:15
a.m. Ages 16 and up. Series 2, Feb. 13, 20,
27, March 6, 13, 20. $60 for series of six
consecutive classes or $15 drop-in.
Girls Night Out with Jeannine M. Luby,
comedienne: Feb. 7, 7-9 p.m., Wall Street
Deli, E. Lackawanna Ave., Olyphant. Wine
tasting, food, comedy, sample salon
service, door prizes. Advance tickets
only. $20 at JeannineLuby.com or Wall
Street Deli.
The Greater Scranton Chamber of
Commerce (222 Mulberry St., Scranton)
Celebrate National Heart Month at
Womens Network: Feb. 20, noon.
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Hopscotch Childrens Boutique (201
Church St., Jessup)
Open house and Kid Cute-Ture
trunk show: Feb. 9, noon-4 p.m.
Lackawanna Home Builders Associ-
ation
2013 Home Showcase: Feb. 22, 5-9
p.m.; Feb. 23, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Feb. 24, 11
a.m.-4 p.m.
Luzerne Intermediate Unit No. 18
Looking Forward, a free all-day
career and academic planning event for
students grades 8 through 12 and their
parents: Feb. 23, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Miser-
icordia University, Dallas.
Misericordia University (www.miser-
icordia.edu, 570.674.6400; box office,
674.6719, misericordia.edu)
22nd Annual Diversity Institute
Dinner: Feb. 14, cocktails 5:30, dinner 6:15
p.m., Sandy and Marlene Insalaco Hall.
Keynote speaker American poet and
professor Timothy Seibles. A limited
number of tickets are available to the
public. Reservations: 570.674.6217.
Multicultural Education Department
Dream Week: Feb. 18, The Taino: The
Native Americans who Discovered Colum-
bus, 6-8 p.m., Mary Kintz Bevevino;
Conflict Resolution through Theater:
Middle East Conflicts, Feb. 20, 6-8 p.m.,
Henry Student Lounge; Stonewall, a
film, Feb. 19, 7 p.m., Bevevino Library;
The Educational and Psychological
Needs of HIV/AIDS Orphans in Kenya,
Feb. 21, 6-8 p.m., Bevevino Library.
Mount Airy Casino Resort (44 Wood-
land Road, Mount Pocono)
Wedding vow renewal extravagan-
za: Feb. 14, 4 p.m. All participating cou-
ples asked to arrive by 3:30 p.m. Vows
will be renewed in a group ceremony
performed by non-denominational
ordained minister, the Rev. Dr. Catherine
Thayer, in Gypsies Nightclub.
Nescopeck State Park (1137 Honey Hole
Rd., Drums, 570.403.2006)
The Great Backyard Bird Count: Feb.
16-17, 9a.m.-3 p.m.
Snowshoe Hike with GWVAS: Feb. 17,
1 p.m. Interested participants should
contact hike leader & Conservation
Volunteer John Jakoby to register at
570.474.5884.
New Visions Studio & Gallery (201 Vine
Street, Scranton, 570.878.3970, new-
visionsstudio@gmail.com, newvisionsstu-
dio.com)
Free Darkroom Day: Feb. 9, 12-6 p.m.
Space is limited and usage will be on a
first come first serve basis.
Noxen Volunteer Fire Co. (Stull Road,
Noxen)
Breakfast buffet: Feb. 17, 8 a.m.-1
p.m. $8, adults; $4, children 12 and under.
Penn State Wilkes-Barre (Rte. 115,
Lehman, 570.675.2171, wb.psu.edu)
AutoCAD courses: Level 1, Mondays
and Wednesdays, March 11-20, 8 a.m.-5
p.m. SolidWorks Essentials, Tuesdays and
Thursdays, April 30-May 9, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Registration fee for each course is $799
per person.
The Regal Room (216 Lackawanna Ave.,
Olyphant, 570.489.1901)
Pre-Superbowl Party: Feb. 7, 7
p.m.-midnight. $20, reservations required.
Buffet, cash bar and entertainment.
Scranton Cultural Center (420 N.
Washington Ave., Scranton, 570.346.7369,
scrantonculturalcenter.org)
Yoga Dance Party, with Mission
Yoga with DJ Vinz: Feb. 7, yoga workshop
7 p.m., dance party 8 p.m. $10, workshop
and party; $5, party only.
Waverly Community House (1115 N.
Abington Rd., Waverly, waverlycomm.org)
Valentines Open House Workshop
for Children: Feb. 9, 10:30 a.m.-noon. $5
per family donation at the door.
Wilkes-Barre Barbershop Harmony
Society
Singing Valentines: Delivered with
rose, candy and card during the hours of
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 14. The project aides
the chapters community service pro-
gram. Info: 570.696.3385 or 570.287.2476.
Wilkes University (84 W. South St,
Wilkes-Barre, 1.800.WILKES.U, wilkes.edu)
Drs. Robert S. and Judith A. Gardner
Educational Forum Series:
Land Grant Colleges and the Re-
shaping of American Higher Education
with speaker Nathan Sorber, Assistant
Professor, West Virginia University: Feb.
12, 4:30 p.m., Marts 214.
Lattimer Massacre, A Radio Play: A
Chapter Out of Luzerne County History
with speaker William Bachman, Assistant
Professor of Communications, Penn State
Wilkes-Barre: Feb. 26, 4 p.m., Marts 214.
Allan Hamilton Dickson Spring
Writers Series: 7 p.m., Kirby Salon. Feb. 7,
Stephanie Powell Watts; Feb. 21, David
Wyatt.
Wyoming Area School District
JFK Elementary Vera Bradley Bingo
Fundraiser: Feb. 10, 2 p.m. (doors at 1),
Wyoming Area Secondary Center cafete-
ria, 20 Memorial St., Exeter. Tickets are
$20. Tickets will be available at the door
but seating is limited. To purchase
tickets in advance, make check payable
to JFK PTO and send to 50 Penn Ave.,
Exeter PA 18643, ATTN: BINGO. Please
include name, address, phone and e-mail
address. For more information, please
call 570.362.1680.
Wyoming County Chamber Of Com-
merce
Educational Luncheon: Feb. 13, 11:45
a.m.-1 p.m., The Fireplace Restaurant,
Tunkhannock. Reservations: Deborah,
570.875.8325 or deborah@wyccc.com.
LEARNING
Art Classes at the Georgiana Cray Bart
Studio: 123 Brader Dr., Wilkes-Barre,
570.947.8387, gcraybart@aol.com, gcray-
bart-artworks.com.
ArtWorks Gallery & Studio (503 Lacka-
wanna Ave., Scranton. 570.207.1815,
artworksnepa.com):
Teen and Adult Classes and Work-
shops
Wet & Wild: Watermedia Painting:
Series II: March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 6-8 p.m.
$100.
Drawing workshops with Nina
Davidowitz at ArtWorks: Beyond the Stick
Figure, Part I, with Nina Davidowitz, Feb.
7, 14, 21, 28, 6-8 p.m., $100.
Jewelry Making Goes Green
Recycled Earrings Workshop: Feb. 16,
12:30-2:30 p.m. $35.
Beyond the Stick Figure, Part I: Feb.
7, 14, 21, 28, 6-8 p.m. $100.
Ballroom Dancing taught by Joanne
and Ed Samborski, certified members of
Dance Educators of America.
570.785.9459.
Bridge. Beginning or Intermediate
Lessons, playing time for regular games
and tournaments. Jewish Community
Center (River Street, Wilkes-Barre). Info:
Rick Evans, 570.824.4646 or Rev. Ken
McCrea, 570.823.5957.
Brown Barn Caf (100 Overbrook Road,
Shavertown, 570.674.9787)
Chef for a Day: Feb. 17, 1-4 p.m.
Children 5-12. $15, includes $5 gift certif-
icate to the caf. Must pre-register.
Downtown Arts at Arts YOUniverse (47
N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre,
570.970.2787, www.artsyouniverse.com)
Drawing and Painting Lessons: Realist
painter teaches techniques of old mas-
ters. Private lessons Fri.-Sun. Info:
570.820.0469, bekshev@yahoo.com or
www.artistvs.com.
Everhart Museum: 1901 Mulberry St.,
Scranton, 570.346.7186, www.everhart-
museum.org.
Harris Conservatory for the Arts: 545
Charles St. Luzerne, 570.287.7977 or
718.0673.
Math Tutoring and Coaching Highly
qualified and experienced teacher. All
levels tutoring, coaching, homework help.
Individuals/groups. Open all week. Ongo-
ing enrollment. Call 570.899.5576, e-mail
sibut4710@aol.com.
Moscow Clayworks (moscowclay-
works.com)
NEPA Bonsai Society (Midway Garden
Center, 1865 Hwy. 315, Pittston,
570.654.6194, www.myspace.com/nepa-
bonsai).
Monthly meeting last Wed., 7 p.m.
Features business sessions, demonstra-
tions/programs/workshops.
New Visions Studio & Gallery (201 Vine
Street, Scranton, 570.878.3970, new-
visionsstudio@gmail.com, newvisionsstu-
dio.com)
Northeast Photography Club
(www.northeastphotographyclub.org)
meets first Wed. of month 7 p.m. in
boardroom of Prime Med (old Wes
Freedman Building) off Morgan Hwy.
Membership open.
Phoenix Performing Arts Centre:
409-411 Main St., Duryea, 570.457.3589,
phoenixpac.vpweb.com, phoenix-
pac08@aol.com.
Piano and Flute Lessons: Anne,
570.881.2433. Private studio in Kingston,
enthusiastic approach, learn at own pace
and in natural learning style. Profession-
al teacher/performer (Bachelors in Music
Performance, SUNY Purchase Conserva-
tory of Music; Masters in Music Perform-
ance, University of Texas at Austin Butler
School of Music). Accepting new students
of all ages, time slots available early
mornings into evenings weekdays for 30,
45, 60 minutes.
Pocono Arts Council (18 N. Seventh St.,
Stroudsburg. 570.476.4460. www.poco-
noarts.org)
Drawing on the Right Side of the
Brain: Feb. 23, 1-4 p.m. $30, member; $40,
non-member; $20, senior member; $25,
senior non-member.
Adult Classes
Oil Painting: Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, 6:30-
8:30 p.m. $72, member; $80, non-mem-
ber; $60, senior member; $65, senior
non-member.
American Impressionism: Feb. 6, 13,
20, 27: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $110, member; $120,
non-member; $90, senior member; $95,
senior non-member. Materials fee: $10.
Students should bring a 3-pack of canvas
panels to class, all other materials will be
supplied.
Drawing: Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, 6-8 p.m.
$72, member; $80, non-member; $60,
senior member; $65, senior non-member.
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.katrinalykes.com
for info.
Robert M. Sides Family Music Centers:
210 Wilkes-Barre Twp. Blvd., Wilkes-Barre,
570.824.9636, acrane@rmsides.com.
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.
Taylor Community Library (710 South
Main St., Taylor, 570.562-1234)
Photo Scanning Day for Old Forge
and Moosic, an upcoming Arcadia
history book: Feb. 9, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Info:
Margo Azzarelli, 570.346.6179.
Wyoming Valley Art League
Painting with Irina Krawitz: $15/
hour, $120/4-weeks. Call 570.793.3992 for
info.
SOCIAL GROUPS
AA Intergroup NEPA: Info: aainter-
groupnepa.org, 570.654.0488
Alcohol Anonymous: Wilkes-Barre,
Kingston, Nanticoke, Dallas, Forty Fort.
Various dates and times. Info:
570.288.9892.
Allied Services
Stroke Support Group: Feb. 7, 4:30
p.m., Rose Brader Dining Room, Heinz
Rehab Hospital, 150 Mundy St., Wilkes-
Barre Township. Info: 570.826.3895.
PROUD People Regardless Of Our
Disabilities: Feb. 7, noon, Rose Brader
Dining Room, Heinz Rehab Hospital, 150
Mundy St., Wilkes-Barre Township. Info:
570.826.3895.
Better Breathers Club: Second Tues-
day of every month, 6:30 p.m., Geisinger-
Community Medical Center, Professional
Building Auditorium (316 Colfax Ave.,
Scranton). Info: 570.969.8986.
Nar-Anon Family Group Meetings Sun.
7 p.m. Clear Brook Bldg. (rear), Forty
Fort; Wed., 7 p.m. United Methodist
Church, Mountaintop. 570.288.9892.
Narcotic Anonymous Meetings every
Tues. at 7 p.m., downstairs in the Metho-
dist Education Building, located off
Courthouse Square, on the corner of
Marion and Warren Street in Tunk-
hannock.
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.
Community Forum: Feb. 7, 2 p.m.
Overeaters Anon. meetings Mon.,
Tues., Thurs., 7 p.m.; Wed., 7:30 p.m.; Sat.,
10 a.m. Call 570.829.1341 for details/
meeting locations of visit www.oa.org.
Pride of NEPA meetings the second
Tues. of each month. Visit prideof-
nepa.org for details.
Suicide Bereavement Support Group
First/Third Thurs. every month, 7 p.m., at
Catholic Social Services (33 E. North-
ampton St., Wilkes-Barre). Info:
570.822.7118 ext. 307.
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Resolve In-
fertility Peer Support Group: Last Sun. of
month, 6:30-8 p.m., Kistler Learning
Center at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. Info:
610.393.8098.
Wyoming Valley Home School Network
A support group for home school or
cyber school parents throughout NEPA .
Info: wvhsnetwork.webs.com or Julie
Lemardy, jmlemardy@gmail.com .
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90 E. Market St., Wilkes-Barre,
Pa., 18703, or fax to
570.831.7375. Deadline is
Mondays at 2 p.m. Print list-
ings occur up until three
weeks from publication date.
Expanded listings at thewee-
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email: mgolubiewski@theweekender.com
2010
CHEVROLET CAMARO
Owner:
Mike Romanoski
Scranton
Im the third generation in
my family to own a Camaro.
My grandfather owned a 1968
Camaro, my father owned a
1988 Camaro, and now I just
bought this 2010. Hopefully
someday I have a son or
daughter who keeps the
tradition alive, Romanoski
said. The Camaro is just a
great car. It is great to own a
piece of American automotive
history. W
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VIDEO GAME REVIEWS
Robbie Vanderveken | Special to the Weekender
get your
Recently, there has been a real
renaissance in adventure games,
partly because of the smash
success of Telltales The Walk-
ing Dead game. The Cave, a
new downloadable game from
Double Fine Productions, has
one of the best pedigrees in ad-
venture games, as it comes from
the mind of Ron Gilbert (creator
of Monkey Island and Maniac
Mansion).
Double Fine is known for
quirky games with hilarious
dialogue and interesting innova-
tion, and The Cave doesnt
disappoint. At its core, it is an
adventure game in which the
player can control three out of
seven different characters as they
explore a mysterious cave while
solving various puzzles.
One thing that makes this
game different from most adven-
ture games is that its not a point-
and-click game; its a side-scroll-
ing 2D platforming game. The
controls are pretty good and
make it easy to navigate for the
most part, but the jumping feels a
bit odd; its floaty and can be
hard to get used to. I did a lot of
falling and sticking to thing I
didnt want to, but I didnt get
too overly frustrated.
The puzzles and exploration in
this game are very interesting
because there are seven charac-
ters in sections of the game that
can only be accessed by certain
characters. The map does not
change, so you have to be able to
navigate through the world with
every character. Another neat
thing is there are two different
endings with each character, so
you are going to want to play the
game six times to see everything.
I really like solving puzzles, and
some of the puzzles in this game
were really outstanding.
The cave itself is alive, a sen-
tient being, and it is even the
narrator of the story. And this is
no ordinary living cave it con-
tains several different types of
themes, such as mansions, de-
serts, carnival, science labs, and
much more. One really neat thing
that I noticed about the level
design is that there were no load
screens; the game is one seam-
less map from what I played.
There were a few frame rate
drops and some choppiness here
and there, but I didnt once see
the screen went black or when
the game loaded a new area.
The game offers seven play-
able characters, and you play a
team of three at a time. You can
swap them out on the fly to get
through each area. Each charac-
ter has a back-story, so the game
can be very different based on
who you choose on your team.
There are several character types,
such as a knight, a hillbilly, a
scientist, and a time traveler, and
they can each do different things.
Each individual ability can be
very handy in reaching new
areas.
The Cave is a very interest-
ing and often hilarious puzzle
solving game. Its not quite up to
par with Monkey Island, but
its still pretty memorable. For
under $15, there isnt much more
you could want in a fun little
downloadable title. If you are
looking for a quirky pick-up-and-
play adventure game, then you
definitely need to give the cave a
try. It might just spelunk its way
into your heart.
-Robbie Vanderveken is the
digital operations specialist at
The Times Leader. E-mail him
at rvanderveken
@timesleader.com.
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The Cave is a puzzle game that keeps players on their
toes.
'The Cave' worth exploring
The Cave
Systems: PSN, XBLA, Wii U Ninten-
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Genre: Adventure
Publisher: SEGA
Developer: Double Fine Produc-
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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
This week, don your dreams. Think
back to childhood, when wearing superhe-
ro underwear made you feel exactly that
mighty. Your fantasy selves havent
changed much; they still happily pursue
careers as cowboys, rock stars, and astro-
nauts. Exercise your secret self this week.
Make a pair of spurs into cufflinks, wear
rock star sunglasses, or just keep a bit of
freeze-dried ice cream in your desk to
remind you to invoke, frequently, the bra-
vado and strength of your invented identi-
ty. After taming the Wild West, singing
aloud before legions of screaming teenag-
ers, and conquering Mars, whatever real
life throws at you will be a snap.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
10 percent of Valentines Day merchan-
dise is purchased by people for them-
selves. That they were so hoodwinked by
corporate holidaymakers and sadly embar-
rassed about their singlehood to buy stuff
to save face is tragic. Still, despite their
pathetic motivation, the thought isnt so
bad. This week, send yourself the love
letter you richly deserve but do yourself
a favor and make it something more mea-
ningful and real than a cheesy heart-
shaped card, and do it not to impress oth-
ers (it can be our little secret, in fact), but
simply to deliver the goods you really
shouldnt have to wait any longer for.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
The Nazca Lines lie in the Peruvian
desert, in the shadow of the Andes Moun-
tains. Although ancient, they werent dis-
covered until relatively recently because
the images they form can only be seen
from high altitudes. Why the Nazca drew
these giant pictures geometric shapes
and animals, like a 150-foot spider and a
440-foot condor will always remain a
mystery. My guess is they had a rather
keen grasp of the big picture concept,
unlike you lately. Up close, those lines
dont look like much. But from a couple
thousand feet up or a few steps back, in
your case what was created is obvious,
even if the why of it remains a mystery.
Its not your usual style to hop a flight just
so you can look down, but that might be
just what you need.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
The injectable drug known as Botox, a
diluted form of the toxin that causes botu-
lism, paralyzes the muscles of the face,
erasing wrinkles. In certain social circles,
its now exceedingly rare to spot a woman
over the age of 35 with the ability to look
angry. Why sacrifice emotional expres-
siveness for the appearance of youth? And
why is zombie-faced beauty preferable to
the elegant lines of a gracefully aged per-
son? Is attracting someone to a frozen
half-version of you what you really want?
What happens when they find out? What
are you sacrificing to preserve your illu-
sions? Is the price really worth it? These
are things worth thinking about this week.
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
Although it appears to the outside world
that youve uncharacteristically put aside
your unswerving lust for freedom in favor
of significant encumbrance, I know the
truth. Whats actually happening is that
youve learned to see that deeper freedoms
are available to those who are willing to
sacrifice some of the ones they didnt feel
like partaking in anyway. For instance,
choosing monogamy (to the right person,
anyway) could free you in so many ways
that youd never regret losing the chance to
date or sleep with other people, and the
intimacy you found there could ultimately
free you to explore potential youve never
had the safety to open up to before. What
other aspects of your life could benefit
from a similar change of perspective, one
that allows you to pursue your dearest
goals in a totally new way?
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
Youve only got so much ego currency
to spend before you run out, collapsing in
a self-pitying heap. Even you notoriously
self-contained Bulls, who tend to invest
more of your self-worth in what you do
than what people think of you, need occa-
sional validation from those you love. At
the rate youve tolerated mischievous
ribbing and (sometimes not so playful)
disrespect lately, your self-image is going
to have to file for bankruptcy before win-
ter is through. Dont go there. Instead,
tighten the purse strings of your self-
esteem by sticking up for yourself, or
dishing it out as well as you take it, until
the compliments start flowing again.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
No one knows better than you that a
straight line forms the shortest distance
between two points. Youre notorious for
finding shortcut solutions to almost any
problem (like your white trash laundry
substitute (a spritz of air freshener). How-
ever, as Im sure youve discovered (about
the time your date started crinkling her
nose and saying, Whats that smell?), the
shortest path isnt always the quickest or
best. Before you cut any more corners this
week, ask yourself: Whats the rush? Is
being the first to arrive at your destination
worth the ripped jeans, the splattered
shoes, the besmirched reputation? You
might just be better off taking the long
way around.
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
Youve accidentally stumbled onto
Gods private orchard, seeded from the tree
that tempted Eve. What an amazing, lus-
cious, abundant paradise! Damn, this is
better than any old Garden of Eden any-
way. Here you have not only juicy red
Apples of Knowledge, but sweet Peaches
of Public Sex, Cherries of Newly Awak-
ened Lust, Grapes of Wrath-born Passion,
and sticky Pineapples of Kinky Martyr-
dom. But dont stop there. Show us why
taboo-crunching should be left to true
artists like you: Instead of settling for a
merely delicious forbidden feast of illicit,
intoxicating fruits, dip them in chocolate
first.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
When a breeze spins a windmill and
generates power, it doesnt do so with any
intention. Yet its existence has a potent,
tangible effect. Youre like the wind. A lot
of the ripples you make in the world hap-
pen simply because of who and what you
are, Leo. You dont have to think or try
just be. Thats not to say you shouldnt live
your life with intention and pursue your
goals and aspirations. Of course you
should! Just dont underestimate the im-
pact and effect you can have by just show-
ing up. Its pretty damn powerful.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Your knack for winning people over is
uncanny. Ive seen it; you tease them with
that winsome smile, maybe flash a dim-
ple Oh no, wait, thats Libra. You get
people to take your side with compelling,
well-reasoned arguments Hang on,
thats Aquarius. Come to think of it, how
exactly are you supposed to get the help
you require? Sadly, none of your native
skills are going to cut it this week. That
doesnt mean its out of your grasp,
though. Resign yourself to the fact that
making a list or alphabetizing your bud-
dys CD collection wont be enough and
get creative and do what will be.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
You were doing so well. You thought
you were going to make it this week. But
right near the end, you slipped up. You fell
off the wagon. Luckily, you didnt break
anything, and hardly anyone noticed be-
fore you were able to run and catch up and
climb back on. But you noticed, and the
fallouts going to haunt you for absolutely
ages. Except you lucky fool it hasnt
happened yet. Assuming I got to you early
enough, let my prediction encourage you
to hang on to the sides of whatever wagon
it is youre on this week. Youll get to
wherever youre headed a lot quicker if
you do.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
If I were you, Id bet on Always Finishes
Last (despite his 500 to 1 odds), rather
than wasting money on the first place
favorite. Youre not any more (or less)
likely to win, choosing the long shot, but
at the moment, your psychic health de-
pends on banking on the exception to the
rule. Put your cash on the horse thats one
lost race away from the glue factory.
Whether or not such farfetched faith pays
out for you in the end is almost irrelevant;
the act of investing money, time, or energy
in the least likely but most deserving
choice will reap rich spiritual rewards,
guaranteed to pay out much more than you
put in.
-To contact Caeriel, send mail to
sign.language.astrology@gmail.com.
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by Caerial Crestin
Weekender Correspondent
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Axl Rose
Feb. 6 1962
Steve Nash
Feb. 7, 1974
Creed Bratton
Feb. 8, 1943
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Feb. 9, 1945
Chloe Moretz
Feb. 10, 1997
Or Elizabeth banks 1974
SARAH PALIN
(pictured)
Feb. 11, 1964
Robert Griffin III
Feb. 12, 1990
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Car drives and
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570-696-4377
INTERNATIONAL `05
4300 BOX TRUCK
18, automatic, lift
gate. GVW 17,000.
Unladen weight
9,100. $15,500.
570-760-3226
570-735-4788
451 Trucks/
SUVs/Vans
1518 8th Street
Carverton, PA
Near Francis
Slocum St. Park
DODGE 04
DURANGO
FORD 02
Leather, Sunroof.
Like New!
$5,995.
Call For Details!
570-696-4377
1518 8th Street
Carverton, PA
Near Francis
Slocum St. Park
FORD 02
EXPLORER XLT 4X4
3rd row seat.
VERY NICE SUV!
$4,995.
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1518 8th Street
Carverton, PA
Near Francis
Slocum St. Park
FORD 03 F150
2WD. Extra Cab,
Long Box.
BARGAIN
PRICE $3,995.
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570-696-4377
1518 8th Street
Carverton, PA
Near Francis
Slocum St. Park
HYUNDAI 02
SANTA FE 4X4
1 OWNER.
EXTRA CLEAN!
$4,995
570-696-4377
1518 8th Street
Carverton, PA
Near Francis
Slocum St. Park
NISSAN 95
KING CAB
4X4, auto. Good
work truck
$1,495.
Call For details!
570-696-4377
451 Trucks/
SUVs/Vans
1518 8th Street
Carverton, PA
Near Francis
Slocum St. Park
SATURN 04 VUE
Front wheel drive,
4 cylinder, 5
speed, sunroof,
clean, clean SUV!
$4,495.
Call For Details!
570-696-4377
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457 Wanted to Buy
Auto
All
Junk
Cars &
Trucks
Wanted
Highest
Prices
Paid In
CA$H
FREE
PICKUP
570-574-1275
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570-829-7130
460
AUTOMOTIVE
SERVICE
DIRECTORY
472 Auto Services
WANTED
Cars & Full Size
Trucks. For prices...
Lamoreaux Auto
Parts 477-2562
506 Administrative/
Clerical
ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT
Full time/Part time
for busy personal
injury law practice.
Excellent organiza-
tional, communica-
tion, writing,
typing and dictation
skills a must. Salary
commensurate
with experience.
Email resume in
confidence to:
Law Offices of
Eugene D. Sperazza
sperazzalaw@
sperazzalaw.com
518 Customer
Support/Client Care
P&C LICENSED
SERVICE REP
Nanticoke and sur-
rounding areas. Full
or part time. Call
after 5pm
570-825-3932
518 Customer
Support/Client Care
BOSCOVS BOSCOVS TRA TRAVEL VEL
WILKES-BARRE
LEISURE LEISURE TRA TRAVEL VEL
CONSUL CONSULT TANT ANT
We are searching
for a Leisure Travel
Consultant with
a minimum of
3 years
experience.
Applicant will work
in a fast-paced
office and must
have good people
skills, excellent
communication
skills, computer
proficiency, and
Sabre experience a
plus. We are a
career company &
offer an excellent
compensation
package. EOE
Forward resume to:
traveljobs@boscovs.com
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522 Education/
Training
Needed at our
Wilkes-Barre, Dallas &
Mountain Top
Locations.
CALL 570-905-3322
ASK FOR LAKE GEMZIK
OR EMAIL RESUME TO:
LGEMZIK@
BUILDINGBLOCKS
LEARNINGCENTER.COM
ChildCare Teachers
533 Installation/
Maintenance/
Repair
FORKLIFT MECHANIC
Action Lift, Inc.,
located in Pittston,
PA, is the exclusive
dealership for
Crown and TCM
forklifts for NEPA.
We are seeking a
full time forklift
mechanic to trou-
bleshoot, repair and
diagnose Crown
and other makes of
lift trucks. Good
written and verbal
communication
skills, as well as
customer care skills
are necessary. A
valid drivers license
and the ability to
safely operate lift
trucks are required.
Previous forklift
mechanical experi-
ence or technical
school graduate will
be considered. We
offer an excellent
wage and benefits
package, as well as
401K Retirement
Savings Plan, paid
holidays, paid vaca-
tion and much
more.
Apply by e-mail
mike.phelan@action
liftinc.com or call
570-655-2100 x115.
533 Installation/
Maintenance/
Repair
MECHANIC
Diesel and/or trac-
tor trailer mechanic
needed for Blooms-
burg, Berwick area.
Class C drivers
license needed,
CDL preferred.
Must have 2+ years
exp., clean driving
record, and your
own tools. Pre-
employment drug
screen and DOT
physical required.
Comp. wages, +
benefit package
incl. BC/BS, 401k,
uniforms, paid vaca-
tion. STTC is an
equal opportunity
employer. Contact
Brandon at:
bandrews@sttc.com
Service Tire Truck
Centers.
542 Logistics/
Transportation
Drivers:
Home Nightly
Hazleton, PA
Dedicated Run.
New Higher Pay!
CDL-A, 1 year Exp.
Required. Estenson
Logistics.Apply:
www.goelc.com
1-866-336-9642
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GENERAL
SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS
West Side, semi re-
tired & home mak-
ers welcome, will
train. 570-288-8035
548 Medical/Health
Caretaker
Aide
Med-Tech
Housekeeping
PT Cooks
Administrator
Part Time
Pittston/
Scranton Area
Fax Resume To
570-341-5092
Or Apply At:
51 N Main
Pittston
218 N. Main Ave
Scranton, Pa
548 Medical/Health
DENTAL
SECRETARY/ASSISTANT
THE NOXEN HEALTH CENTER
IN NOXEN, PA, HAS A FULL-
TIME DENTAL SECRETARY/
ASSISTANT POSITION
AVAILABLE. HOURS ARE 8:00
A.M. TO 4:00 P.M., MON THRU
FRIDAY. FULL BENEFIT
PACKAGE. PLEASE GO TO
WWW.RHCNEPA.COM FOR
FURTHER DETAILS
REGARDINGTHIS POSITION
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551 Other
ASSISTANT PROPERTY
MANAGER
Responsible for
the day-to-day
administration and
implementation of
those policies, pro-
cedures and pro-
grams that will
assure a well man-
aged well main-
tained property.The
Assistant Property
Manager will be
assigned to speci-
fied action areas at
the discretion of the
Property Manager
and/or Sr.Property
Manager.Post Avail-
able Full/Part-Time
Send resume
charles.solinsky@
aol.com
554 Production/
Operations
KMS FAB LLC
Has immediate
openings for the
positions listed
below.
-Turret Punch
Press Operators
-Laser Operators
Please email your
resume to:
kbrunges@kmspa.com
Or fill out an
application at KMS,
FAB, LLC.
100 Parry Street
Luzerne, PA 18709
E.O.E
554 Production/
Operations
FORK TRUCK
OPERATORS
We know jobs are
few and far
between right now,
but we have some.
If you have a solid
work history, reli-
able transportation,
valid drivers
license and have a
drug free lifestyle
then we want to
hear from you.
We are currently
looking for experi-
enced fork truck
operators that have
picking, receiving,
loading and unload-
ing experience. In
particular we would
also like for you to
have stand-up fork
truck experience,
know how to use a
scanner and have
done these jobs for
at least 1 year.
So if youre taking
time to read this ad
we have jobs, and
apparently you
need one, so lets
make this a TEAM
effort and get you
started.
Please contact-
Monday - Friday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM:
714-5955
Our Pittston Facility,
in the Centerpoint
Industrial Park, is
looking for 3rd shift
Forklift Operators to
work Sunday 7:00
pm - 5:30 am and
Monday, Tuesday, &
Wednesday nights
from 5 pm to 3:30
am. The Pay Rate is
$12.75 per hour plus
a $.50 cent 3rd shift
differential and a
competitive benefits
package. Must
have forklift and
clamp experience.
Please email
resumes to:
cskutnick@
kaneisable.com
569 Security/
Protective Services
SECURITY OFFICERS
Join Vector Security
Patrol and
become a name on
a winning team. We
have career oppor-
tunities for Armed
Security Officers
(Act 235 required)
Part-time 2nd shift
Fri & Sat hours in
Drums. Previous
security experience
a plus!
800-682-4722
E.O.E
600
FINANCIAL
610 Business
Opportunities
DELI & GIFT SHOP
Includes appliances
fixtures, gifts....$20k
570-262-5202
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.
To place your
ad call...829-7130
700
MERCHANDISE
708 Antiques &
Collectibles
COLLECTOR
SPOONS 18 different
ones, must take all
$30. 570-696-1927
YEARBOOKS.
COUGHLIN (25)
1928-1980, GAR,
(22) 1928-2006,
MEYERS, (22) 1957-
1981, WYOMING
VALLEY WEST, (11)
1970-1992. NANTI-
COKE, (2) 1971-
1979, PITTSTON, (11)
1967-1981HANOVER
(6) 1951-1981 MINT.
Prices vary depend-
ing on condition.
$20-$40 each. Call
for further details
and additional
school editions.
570-825-4721
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aol.com
710 Appliances
DRYER &
DISHWASHER
LIKE NEW
Kenmore 90 Series
electric dryer, white.
auto moisture sens-
ing - 4 fabric set-
tings. Kenmore
Ultrawash dish-
washer, beige.
ultrawash sensor
and quiet guard sys-
tem. $100. each.
570-266 2300
DRYER Whirlpool,
heavy duty, $150
Tappan gas range
$200. 655-0795
710 Appliances
DRYER: Like new,
kenmore 90 series
electric dryer. white.
auto moisture sens-
ing-4 fabric settings
$250. Kenmore
Ultrawash DISH-
WASHER. beige.
ultrawash sensor &
quiet guard system.
$300. Willing to
negotiate if u buy
both! 570-266-2300
726 Clothing
BOOTS/Ugg Pink tall
classic size 5 Excel-
lent condition. $55.
570-760-3942
742 Furnaces &
Heaters
OIL TANKS (2)
275 gallon indoor oil
tanks. Very good
condition. Convert-
ed to gas. $125.
each. Call
570-760-2793
744 Furniture &
Accessories
CEDAR CHEST ,
Caswell Runyan Co.
85 years old, very
ornate, perfect con-
dition $100.
570-675-5723
CHAIRS, (2)
Genuine
leather, cus-
tom made
recliners.
Taupe color,
like new. $550
each.
570-675-5046
DESK, corner, com-
puter. Great shape.
OSullivan-Sauder.
Lots of storage and
shelves. $45 OBO
can email pics.
570-477-2281
754 Machinery &
Equipment
SNOW THROWER.
Simplicity. Lg 16HP
with electric start.
Excellent, just
tuned. $400.
570-885-5858
758 Miscellaneous
All
Junk
Cars
&
Trucks
Wanted
Highest
Prices
Paid In
CA$H
FREE
PICKUP
570-574-1275
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WINE BARREL.
French Oak. Beauti-
ful condition. 60 gal.
$100 885-5858
758 Miscellaneous
ATTENTION VENDORS
Accent items,
ceramics, baskets,
holiday items,
glasses, much
more. ALL EXCEL-
LENT PRICES AND
IN EXCELLENT
CONDITION.
570-675-5046
after 5:30 P.M.
CAGE, Ferret, $100.
TIRES, (4) Goodyear
Wrangler, $100.
CABINET, Comput-
er, $30,
MICROWAVE,
Amana, $20, CABI-
NET, 10 gun. $150
570-545-7006
DVD 25 assorted
m o v i e s , H a p p y
Gilmore, The Day
After Tomorrow,
Original Bad News
Bears, Ladder 49,
The Mummy, BUG,
Jennifer, Any Which
Way You Can $30.
The Walking Dead
complete first sea-
son (2 Discs) $10.
The Walking Dead
complete 2nd sea-
son (4 Discs) $15.
570-852-1636
BEST PRICES
IN THE AREA
CA$H ON THE $POT,
Free Anytime
Pickup
570-301-3602
570-301-3602
CALL US!
TO JUNK
YOUR CAR
774 Restaurant
Equipment
BEER COOLERS
4 door & 2 door.
Other bar
equipment
available.
Going out of
business.
Call between 11-4
570-459-6017
776 Sporting Goods
CART BAGS. Call-
away nylon. 1 nylon
$100, 1 leather, $50.
GOLF CLUBS, (4)
$10-$20. Call for
details 885-5858
780 Televisions/
Accessories
TV STAND
for TVs up to 32.
light oak, 2 shelves.
Holds 100 DVDs
and 160 CDs. Mea-
sures 30 high, 32
wide, 20 deep.
Good condition,
$50.. 19 color TV
with remote and
DVD/VCR combo
also available. $90.
for all 3 pieces.
Call 570-814-9574
796 Wanted to Buy
Merchandise
VINYL RECORDS
Buying old rock &
albums & 45s.
50s, 60s & 70s
774-535-2268
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REAL ESTATE
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906 Homes for Sale
Having trouble
paying your mort-
gage? Falling
behind on your
payments? You
may get mail from
people who promise
to forestall your
foreclosure for a fee
in advance. Report
them to the Federal
Trade Commission,
the nations con-
sumer protection
agency. Call 1-877-
FTC-HELP or click
on ftc.gov. A mes-
sage from The
Times Leader and
the FTC.
BACK MOUNTAIN AREA
Custom built 3,785
sq. ft. spacious
home on 2.68
acres in sought
after Back
Mountain area of
Luzerne County,
PA. Minutes to
local hospitals and
schools. 4 bed-
rooms 3.5 baths,
2nd Master Suite
on 1st Floor with
living room and
kitchen perfect for
in-laws, nanny, or
home business. A
must see for an
unbeatable price of
$449,000. Call
Shawn at
(570) 352-7425 to
schedule an appt.
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DALLAS
3 bedroom, 2 bath,
modern country
kitchen with Corian
counters, family
room with fireplace,
wet bar & walkout
to patio, multi-level
decks. All appli-
ances included.
$217,000.
570-675-0446
evenings.
FORTY FORT
SINGLE HOME
3 bedroom.
Corner lot.
Carport & 1 1/2 car
garage detached.
Gas heat,
vinyl siding,
1 1/2 baths.
Enclosed side
porch. $89,000
570-779-5438
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906 Homes for Sale
EXETER
Beautifully remod-
eled 3 bedroom
home in mint metic-
ulous condition, with
2 full baths, and a 2
car garage, hard-
wood floors, tile
floors, exterior com-
posite wood deck,
fully finished lower
level family room,
large closets, up-
graded kitchen with
stainless steel appli-
ances, granite
countertops, gas
heat, excellent
neighborhood.
$174,900
Bob Stackhouse
654-1490
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NANTICOKE
1472 S. Hanover St.
Well maintained
bi-level. This home
features 2 bed-
rooms, 1 3/4 baths,
recreation room
with propane stove.
Walk out to a 3
season porch.
Professionally land-
scaped yard. 1 car
garage, storage
shed, new appli-
ances, ceiling fans.
Close to LCCC.
$153,900.
Call 570-735-7594
or 570-477-2410
PITTSTON
35 STARK ST
Completely
Remodeled 3 bed-
room. Home in a
great neighbor-
hood. Includes
refinished hard-
wood and new tile
floors, new bath-
room and kitchen
with stainless steel
appliances and
granite counter-
tops. Gas heat, nice
yard and porches.
$74,900
Call (570)654-1490
906 Homes for Sale
PLYMOUTH
15 EAST WALL ST.
2 story, 2 bedroom,
1.25 bath. Nicely
updated. 4 car
driveway, large
yard, vinyl siding
and some new
windows. Move-in
ready! $72,500.
Call Kelly
570-592-7905
WYOMING
369 Monument Ave.
New listing. Out of
flood zone. 2 bed-
room, 1.5 baths, liv-
ing & dining rooms,
kitchen. Includes
stove, refrigerator,
dishwasher, stack-
able washer &
dryer, central air on
1st floor. Large lot
with shed. $87,500.
570-693-2717
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
DUPONT SPACIOUS
2nd floor 2 bed-
room, 1 bath. Near
81 & Pa Turnpike.
Walk-in closet.
Appliances,washer
dryer, water, sewer
included $625/mo
offstreet parking.
570-441-4807
cmdraus@ptd.net
EDWARDSVILLE
Ground floor, 1
bedroom. W/w
carpeting, wash-
er/dryer hookup,
fridge included.
Porch. $375
month plus utilities
and security.
No Pets.
Credit and back-
ground check.
Not approved
for Section 8.
570-779-5218
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570-829-7130
FORTY FORT
2nd floor, 2 bed-
rooms, 1 bath,
refrigerator &
stove, washer/dryer
hook up, off-street
parking, no pets,
Living & dining
rooms, new eat in
kitchen. $650/
month + utilities, 1st,
last & security.
(570)706-5586
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
EDWARDSVILLE
Small 2 bedroom,
water included
$500/mo. + security.
PITTSON
Small 1 bedroom, all
included, no elec-
tric. $500/month
+ security.
HANOVER TWP.
3 bedroom $600/
month + utilities.
1 bedroom, 3rd
floor. $375/month +
utilities.
Security. No Pets
570-406-1061
FORTY FORT
2nd floor, Wyoming
Avenue, 2 bedroom,
wall to wall carpet,
tile bath, stove &
fridge furnished,
washer/dryer hook
up. Heat, public
water, sewer & re-
cycling furnished by
landlord. Use of
attic, yard & porch-
es. Good location,
off street parking.
No pets. 1 year
lease & security.
$675.
570-655-0530
HANOVER TOWNSHIP
3029 South Main St
1st floor, 3 bed-
rooms, new wall
to wall carpeting
and paint, central
air, eat in kitchen
with appliances.
Off street parking.
Washer /dryer
hookup. Heat &
cooking gas
included. Tenant
pays electric &
water. $640 +
security. No Pets.
Call 570-814-1356
HARVEYS LAKE
2 bedroom , wall to
wall carpet, appli-
ances, Lake rights.
Off street parking.
No pets. Lease,
security and
references.
570-639-5920
JENKINS TWP
Main Street. 2 bed-
room. $625/ per
month. No pets,
Includes all appli-
ances, air condition-
ing, wall to wall. 2
carport in rear.
MUST SEE! Call
570-825-0666 or
570-954-0135
KINGSTON
1st Ave. 1 bedroom,
single occupancy,
off-street parking,
no pets, references.
$450 + utilities.
Call 570-655-9229
PLAINS
3rd floor - 3 nice,
warm & cozy
rooms. Bath with
shower. Gas heat,
water, sewer & hot
water - all included.
Lease. $465 month-
ly. 570-650-3803
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
KINGSTON
E. E. W Walnut alnut St. St.
2nd floor. Located in
quiet neighborhood.
Kitchen, living room,
dining room, sun-
room, bath, 3 bed-
rooms; 2 large & 1
small. Lots of clos-
ets, built-in linen
closet & hutch.
Hardwood & car-
peted floors. Fire-
place. Storage
room. Yard. Washer
/ dryer, stove /
fridge. Heat and hot
water included. 1
year lease + securi-
ty. $950
570-283-4370
KINGSTON
Bring Rover or Kitty
& move right in.
2 bedroom apt. Off
street parking, coin
laundry on premis-
es. $600/month +
gas, heat &
electric. Call
570-262-1577
KINGSTON
Sprague Ave.
CHARMING & SPACIOUS
6 room, 2 bed-
room duplex,
includes 2nd &
3rd floor. Ample
closets. Washer /
dryer hook-up.
Reduced $560
month + utilities,
security & lease.
No Pets.
570-793-6294
KINGSTON/FORTY FORT
Two ultra large 1
bedroom apart-
ments. Hardwood
floors, off street
parking, sliding
doors to deck, sky-
lights, washer/
dryer on 2nd floor.
Designer double
sink bathrooms +
powder rooms.
White fenced yard,
air & gas heat.
$650 & $730
570-881-4993
LARKSVILLE
3 rooms & bath.
Heat, hot water,
electricity, stove,
refrigerator & off
street parking
included. $540/
month + $540 secu-
rity. 1 year lease.
No pets.
570-779-2258
MOUNTAIN TOP
WOODBRYN
1 & 2 Bedroom.
No pets. Rents
based on income
start at $405 &
$440. Handicap
Accessible.
Equal Housing
Opportunity. 570-
474-5010 TTY711
This institution is an
equal opportunity
provider and
employer.
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
WEST WYOMING
932 Shoemaker
Ave. 1 bedroom, 1st
floor, carpet, pri-
vate drive. Gas
heat, fridge, stove,
washer/dryer hook-
up. $430 + utilities
& security. No pets.
570-693-4226
WILKES-BARRE
Mayflower
Crossing
Apartments
570.822.3968
1, 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
Call TODAY For
AVAILABILITY!!
www.mayflower
crossing.com
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Apply*
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Of on-going
leased rentals.
Ma n a g e me n t
services. Various
locations and
styles. 1 bed-
room start $625;
2 bedrooms
start $750. All
plus utilities, 2
year leases. No
pets/No smok-
ing, EMPLOY-
MENT VERIFICA-
TION. Call for
details.
570-288-1422
WILKES-BARRE
HISTORIC
WHEELMAN
439 S. Franklin St.
Fabulous 1 bed-
room, hardwood
floors. A/C, marble
bath. Security sys-
tem. Laundry, off
street parking.
$600 570-821-5599
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
WILKES-BARRE
447 S. Franklin St.
1 bedroom with
study, off street
parking, laundry
facility. Includes
heat and hot
water, hardwood
floors, appliances,
Trash removal.
$580/mo Call
(570)821-5599
WILKES-BARRE NORTH
ONE BEDROOM
apt. Newly remod-
eled, off street park-
ing, no pets, non-
smoking. $500.
/mo. includes water.
Call 570-394-7642
for more info.
WILKES-NARRE
NORTH END
17 Thompson St.
2nd floor. Good
n e i g h b o r h o o d .
Close to Cross Val-
ley & Public Square.
6 rooms, bath,
stove refrigerator
available, washer &
dryer hookup in
basement. Enclosed
shared back yard.
Off street parking.
Security deposit,
references, credit &
criminal background
check required. No
pets. Heat & hot
water included.
$625/mo.
570-825-0151
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2nd floor, spacious
2 bedroom apart-
ment. Refrigerator,
stove & dishwasher
included, washer/
dryer hook-up,
enclosed back
porch, water &
sewer provided by
owner, utilities by
tenant. Gas heat, no
smoking or pets.
$695/month + secu-
rity deposit & 1st
months rent.
570 693-5858
WYOMING
Lovely large 1st floor
1 bedroom, small
computer room,
large living & dining
rooms, kitchen,
stove, new refriger-
ator & washer/
dryer. Full basement
& deck. Parking,
handicap accessi-
ble. No pets or
smoking. $595/
month + utilities.
References & 1
month security.
570-709-9202
772-465-9592
570-693-3963
WYOMING
Second floor two
bedroom, hardwood
floors, new win-
dows, new full bath,
living room, kitchen
with breakfast nook,
laundry room, large
storage area. No
pets. $600 + utili-
ties. Call 693-3125.
944 Commercial
Properties
ASHLEY/HANOVER TWP
779 Hazle St.
1st floor approxi-
mately 1300 sq. ft.
with central air & all
utilities included.
Less than $1.00 per
sq. ft. Can divide.
Great for business
offices, recently
updated, painted &
new bathrooms.
570-814-1356
COMMERCIAL RETAIL
PROPERTY FOR RENT:
900 Sq. Ft.
STORE RETAIL
SPACE
Will be vacant
as of
January 1, 2013
200 Spring St.
Wilkes-Barre
Great for a
Barber Shop!
Call Michael at
570-239-7213
DOLPHIN PLAZA
Rte. 315 2,400 Sq.
Ft. professional
office space with
beautiful view of
Valley & Casino.
will divide
office / retail
Call 570-829-1206
315 PLAZA
1,750 SQ. FT. &
2,400 SQ.FT
OFFICE/RETAIL
2,000 FT.
Fully Furnished
With Cubicles.
570-829-1206
950 Half Doubles
DURYEA
3 bedroom, 1.5
baths, separate
laundry area. Large
yard. Off street
parking. $700/
month + security &
utilities & garbage.
570-466-0401
570-655-6475
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PLYMOUTH
3 bedrooms. Newly
remodeled with
yard & large patio.
Washer & dryer
hookup, wall to wall
carpeting. $600/
month & deposit
required. Section 8
O.K. 570-991-2364
or 570-760-0175
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405 N. River Street Wilkes-Barre
ORIENTAL SHIATSU
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ORIENTAL SPA
Rt. 93
Hazle Twp.
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950 Half Doubles
PITTSTON
2 bedrooms, 1 bath,
Totally renovated 8
room apartment.
Includes 3 bed-
rooms & laundry
room. Brand new
wall to wall carpet-
ing/flooring. Luxury
draperies/blinds.
Brand new appli-
ances available, if
needed. Partially
furnished. Large
back yard. Exterior
& other 1/2 side still
under renovation.
Close to nearby
park, tranquil neigh-
borhood. Pets wel-
come, no smoking
$750/month + utili-
ties & security. Call
570-762-8265
PLAINS
SPACIOUS
Victorian charm,
central air, 3 bed-
room, 1 bath hard-
wood floors, neu-
tral decor, stained
glass window,
Washer/dryer
hook-up off large
kitchen. Off street
parking. No pets.
Reduced $675.
month + utilities,
security & lease.
570-793-6294
PLYMOUTH
Shawnee Ave.
3 bedrooms, back
yard, basement.
$585/month +
utilities and sewer.
570-357-0712
PLYMOUTH
VERY CLEAN LIVING
SPACE:
Remodeled spa-
cious 1/2 double. 3
bedrooms, 2 baths.
$750 plus utilities.
Sewer included. We
are looking for reli-
able trustworthy
people to rent clean
living space. CLOSE
TO WYOMING VAL-
LEY WEST HIGH
SCHOOL.
570-855-8781
WILKES-BARRE
HEIGHTS
171 Almond Lane
3 Bedrooms, wall to
wall carpet & new
paint. Shared yard.
Front porch. Full
basement. Eat-in
kitchen with stove.
No pets. $600 +
utilities & security.
Call 570-814-1356
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DRUMS
SAND SPRINGS
Golf Community
Townhouse. 2,400
sq. ft. Modern
kitchen, 3 bed-
rooms, 2 1/2 baths,
2 stall garage. 3
minutes to inter-
states 81 & 80.
$1,350 + utilities.
570-582-4575
953Houses for Rent
EXETER
Beautiful magnifi-
cent Cape Cod style
home. 3 bedrooms,
2 baths, finished
lower level, 2 car
garage with a rear
deck area. Master
bedroom and bath
on first floor, new
carpets, recently
painted, hardwood
& tile floors, granite
counters & stainless
steel appliances in
kitchen. Gas heat.
$1500 per/ month.
570-479-6722
KINGSTON
MARKET STREET
3 bedrooms, 1 bath,
stove fridge, w/d
hookup. Off-street
parking. $650/
month plus utilities
& security.
Call 570-822-4177
PLYMOUTH
2 bedroom Home
Off street parking
Pet friendly for
small dog or cat
$550/month
Deposit required
Utilities extra
779-2597
WEST PITTSTON
TOWNHOUSE
2 bedrooms, 1.5
baths, hardwood
floors, living/dining
combo, refrigerator
& stove, washer/
dryer hookup, off-
street parking, no
pets. Front and
back porches, full
basement. $650/
per month + utilities
& security deposit.
Call 570-655-8928
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SERVICE
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Service
ECO-FRIENDLY
APPLIANCE TECH.
25 Years Experi-
ence fixing major
appliances: Wash-
ers, Dryers, Refrig-
erators, Dishwash-
ers, Compactors.
Most brands. Free
phone advice & all
work guaranteed.
No service charge
for visit. 706-6577
1024 Building &
Remodeling
1ST. QUALITY
CONSTRUCTION CO.
Roofing, siding,
gutters, insulation,
decks, additions,
windows, doors,
masonry &
concrete.
Insured & Bonded.
Senior Citizens Discount!
State Lic. # PA057320
570-606-8438
Shedlarski Construction
HOME IMPROVEMENT
SPECIALIST
Licensed, insured &
PA registered.
Kitchens, baths,
vinyl siding & rail-
ings, replacement
windows & doors,
additions, garages,
all phases of home
renovations.
Free Estimates
570-287-4067
1039 Chimney
Service
A-1 ABLE
CHIMNEY
Rebuild & Repair
Chimneys. All
types of Masonry.
Liners Installed,
Brick & Block,
Roofs & Gutters.
Licensed &
Insured
570-735-2257
1042 Cleaning &
Maintainence
DEB & PATS
CLEANING
SERVICE
Need someone to
help you maintain
your home or
business?
We are insured &
bonded.
570-793-4773 or
570-235-8507
1132 Handyman
Services
1 GOOD HANDYMAN
Home repair &
remodeling. 15
years experience.
570-760-0668
DO IT ALL HANDYMAN
Painting, drywall,
plumbing & all types
of interior & exterior
home repairs.
570-829-5318
NEED A HANDYMAN?
Home Repair &
Remodeling.
Call Howard at
570-592-1144
20 YEARS EXPERI ENCE
All types of home
repairs & alterations
Plumbing, Carpentry,
Electrical
No job too small.
Free Estimates.
570-256-3150
1249 Remodeling &
Repairs
HARTH & SONS
General
Contractor
15% off
with this ad.
570-815-8294
566 Sales/Business
Development
566 Sales/Business
Development
566 Sales/Business
Development
566 Sales/Business
Development
566 Sales/Business
Development
We currently offer these employment opportunities:
Impressions Media is a local, multi-media company. We publish our fagship
publication, The Times Leader, as well as several other publications. Our digital
business comprises several news websites as well as marketing/advertising
products for the small to mid-size business locally and nationally. We also offer a
variety of commercial services.
Please send cover letter, resume and salary history to:
Digital Sales Specialist
Searching for a resourceful, highly motivated and experienced Digital Media
Sales Specialist.
The ideal candidate will be able to further develop and help grow revenues for
all digital media products associated with Impressions Media including online
advertising, Web Design, Search (SEO), Social Media, E-Mail Marketing, Video
and Mobile solutions. The ability to lead a new business development initiative
and a persistent, professional business attitude will be critical to success
This role will incorporate mentoring the existing advertising sales staff in digitial
media solutions and meeting or exceeding revenue targets. The ideal candidate
will have proven track record of selling and leading the digtial sales efforts.
Job Description:
Act as the companys digital sales expert in the complete suite of
digital products including display, video and Small Business Solutions
Assist with the training of sales reps for all digital products.
Assist other sales reps in creating comprehensive marketing programs
for clients.
Attend client meetings and assist with presentations. This will require a
majority of time spent out in the feld.
Identify and generate new digital sales opportunities. This will require a
majority of time spent out in the feld.
Required Skills/Experience:
Applicant must have digital media experience to be considered.
Proven track record of knowledge of online sales offerings
Technically savvy and profcient with sophisticated digital advertising
programs
The ability to sell a comprehensive marketing solution including
multiple products
A hunter mentality to generate new business
Exceptional communication skills
Solid prospecting and closing skills
Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced,
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BIG TEN SUBS ............................. LEHMAN
BULL RUN DELI ............................. LARKSVILLE
CARRIAGESTOP ............................. BEARCREEK
CHINA QUEEN .......................... WILKES-BARRE
CJS PIZZA ............................. WILKES-BARRE
CONVENIENT FOOD MART ......... KINGSTON
CONVENIENT FOOD MART ..... S MAIN PITTSTON
CONVENIENT VARIETY ................... LUZERNE
FRANKS 6 PKS TO GO ............. WILKES-BARRE
GEORGETOWN DELI ............... WILKES-BARRE
GERRITYS SUPERMARKET ............ HANOVER
HANOVER BEVERAGE ................... HANOVER
HOGANS .......................................... DALLAS
HOGANS II ................................ DALLAS
LUZERNE
J & H BEER DELI ............................. PLAINS
J N J DELI ............................. DALLAS
JANUZZIS PIZZA ................... MOUNTAINTOP
JANUZZIS PIZZA ......................... WYOMING
JOES PIZZA ............................. NANTICOKE
JONES PIZZA ........................... WILKES-BARRE
MEMORIAL FOOD MART ................. DALLAS
MJ BEER DELI ............................. GLEN LYON
MR. PIZZA ............................. WILKES-BARRE
PEPPES NY PIZZA ..................... PLYMOUTH
PETERS DELI ......................... WILKES-BARRE
PETES PLACE ......................... WILKES-BARRE
PHILLY SUBS ............................. MINERS MILLS
PHILLYSUBS ............................. WILKES-BARRE
PHILLYS PHINEST .................... WILKES-BARRE
PITTSTON 6PKS TO GO ............... PITTSTON
PIZZAFELLAS ........................ WILKES-BARRE
PRICE CHOPPER ..................... EDWARDSVILLE
RICCIS ............................. WILKES-BARRE
SABATINIS ......................................... EXETER
SHANIX ................................ EDWARDSVILLE
SHELLYS PIZZA ....................... WILKES-BARRE
THOMASS BEER TOWN .............. DALLAS
THOMASS BEER TOWN .............. SHICKSHINNY
THOMASS FAMILY MARKET ......... KINGSTON
WEGMANS ............................. WILKES-BARRE
WEIS MARKET ............................. DALLAS