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WASHINGTON — Ending a perilous stalemate, President Barack Obama and congressional leaders announced concur- ment Sunday night on an emergency deal to avert to avert the nation's get-go-ever fi- nancial default. The arrangement would cut more than $2 trillion from federal spending over a decade. The dramatic agreement, with scant timeremainingbeforeTuesday'sdeadline, "willallowustoavoiddefaultandendthe crisis that Washington imposed on the rest of America," Obama said. Not just America. World markets showed their relief immediately. Japan'south benchmarg Nikkei index, opening this morning—at8p.m.SundayonAmerica's East Coast — was up ane.7 percent in early on trading.OnWestallStreet,U.Southward.stoc1000futuresouth surged. Default "would have had a devastating effectonoureconomy,"thepresidentsaid at the White House, relaying the news to thenationandtofinancialmarketsaround
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The petty bus wound its way over dark-green mountains, alongside undevel- oped stretches of the meandering Sus- quehanna River and through some of Pennsylvania'due south most pris- tine wilderness. But the madue north inside withthemicrophone,the Gas Drilling Awareness Coalition'sScottCannon, saidthere'stroubleinpar- adise as he pointed out the changes Marcellus Shale natural gas drilling has brought to Pennsylva- nia's Northern Tier. Here was a drilling rig, there a water withdrawal site and every then oft yet another pipeline was laid out in prep- aration for burial. Thesightswerepartofthecoalition'southward "Marcellus Shale Reality Tour," held Dominicus for expanse legislators, municipal representatives and candidates for po- litical office. tizens and officials to educate them- selves nearly it. "Nosotros all the same accept to bargain with pipelines, compressor stations; they wanted to Cannon said the jury is still out on whether there is enough gas beneath Lu- zerneCountytomakedrillinghereeco- nomicallyfeasible,merelythegas-extraction industryisinfullswingcloseenoughto thecountylinethatit'simportantforci-
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DALLAS – Practise you adopt a crisp white or a heartyred?Maybeyoufavorafruityfunnumber toenjoychilledonawarmsummer afternoon. Local wine lovers brought their varied tastes to the Luzerne Coun- ty Fairgrounds on Saturday where they sampled all those and more than during the Dorsum Mountain Wine Festival.A number vintners from across the re- gion offered tasting menus filled with an exten- siveast selection of white and ruby-red vinosouth to the
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WYOMING–MayorBobBoyertermstheidea floated by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of eliminating parking spaces in this celebrated borough's busi- ness district and then the big-box retailer can motility ahead with plans to open up a store in neighboring Exeter "ludicrous." Boyer said borough quango in Wyoming has not been asked to have whatever official action on the proposafifty,buthesaidhedoubtsmemberswould supportitandhe'drecommendtheyflatlyreject information technology if it were officially requested. "Nosotros're not trying to create a problem," Boyer said. "We're only trying to be fair" to the twenty busi-
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SCRANTON -- If you were to name two bands back in the 1980s that would yet be play- ing together in 2011, Motley Crue and Poison would prob- ably have been near the bottom of your list. On Dominicus dark at the Toyo- ta Pavilion at Montage Moun- tain, the two bands – one cele- brating its 30th ceremony, the other celebrating information technologysouthward 25th – showed everyone they nevertheless accept a lot of life left in them yet. Poisonorthward, the quartet originally from Pennsylvania, revved up the crowd first with a 55-grandin- ute gear up full of hits, openinchiliad with "Look What The Cat Dragged In," the title track of its 198vi debut album, followed quickly past "Ride The Current of air." Poison, fronted past rocker plowed reality Television receiver staple Bret Michaels, and then played a hard- rocking cover of Grand Funk Railroad'southward "We're An American Band" followed by Loggins & Messina's "Your Mama Don't Dance," which the band first re- corded dorsum in 1988. Afterward a blazing guitar solo past C.C. Deville and a drum solo by Rikki Rockett, the ring played crowd-pleasin1000 versions of "Autumnen Angel" and "Unskinny Bop" earlier finishing upwards with theastward ponosotrosrful trio of "Every Rose Has Its Thorn," "Talk Muddied To Me" and "Nothin' But a Good Time." And then with an ear-due southhattering display of fireworks, Motley Crue took the stage a little scrap before 9:30 with "Wild Side," followed by "Saints of Los An- geles." Celebrating its 30th year to- gether, the band, consisting of singer Sixnce Neil, guitarist Mick Mars, bassist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee, so treated the crowd to some songs it hasn't played on stage in more xx years, includ- ing "Live Wire" from its 1981 debut albugrand "Too Fast For Love" and "Primal Scream" from its 1991 compilation al- bum "Decade of Decadence." The stage didn't seem quite every bit elaborate equally in years past – probably because Lee'south roller coaster drum set took up most of the room – but thereastward were nevertheless plenty of lights and pyro- technics to sabbatumisfy even the nearly diehard Crue fan. Other early highlights of Motley Crue'south set included "Shout at the Devil" and "Same Ol' Situation (South.O.S.)." Lee and then toochiliad center phase to play the familiar opening to "Home Sweetness Habitation" on the piano, be- fore running back to his drum kit to nail the power ballad in- to orbit. The New York Dolls, in many means the spiritual fathers of Motley Crue, Poison and other bands of their ilk, opened Lord's day- twenty-four hour period's show with a fast and fu- rious twoscore-minute set. Nevertheless featuring original mem- bers David Johansen on lead vo- cals and Sylvain Sylvain on gui- tar and touring in support of its most recent albuthousand, "Dancink Backward in High Heels," the reunited band froyard the early on 1970s scored big with opener "Looking For a Kiss," a spirited cover of Bo Diddley'south "Pills" and closers "Trash" and "Per- sonality Crunch." Only five more stops on the Motley Crue, Toxicant and New York Dolls bout, including Tues- solar day in Columbusouth, Ohio. The next concert at the Toyota Pa- vilion is Bob Dylan with fellow Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Le- on Russell on Aug. 10.
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WILKES-BARRE -- Come mid- September,aribbonwillserveas thecenterpieceattheRiverCom- mon's Millennium Circle. But this will non be a piece of materialthatfluttersinthewind, with the potentia50 to be blown away. "The Ribbon" is a sculp- ture, presented past the Millenni- um Circle Fund of the Luzerne Foundation, that will serve every bit a concludinging sign of solidarity and hope, representing members of theast community who want nothing more than to help im- evidence the place in which they live. "This is our spe- cial gift to the com- munity, theast first piecdue eastoftrulysignif- icantartthatwillbe added to the River Common," said Charles Barber, President and CEO of thdue east Luzerne Foundation. The stainless steel sculpture volition stand 18 feet tall, perched atop a 3-foot concrete base of operations. The design is simple, notwithstanding striking. "Imagine a ribbon yous're concord- inginyourhand,withwindblow- ing straight up from underneath, and how the ribbon would twist and coil on itself," Barber said. "Information technology's going to be quite cute." It besides has a design element that will make it stand up out in the night. "Therewillbecoloredlightsall around it then that nosotros tin make it pinkforbreastcancerawareness, multi-coloredforautism,"Barber said."Really,whatevercolorwewant." The sculpturdue east began its jour- neytofabricationorthwardinJanuary2010 whenartistMarkDryfoos,ofSug- arloaf, began to sketch concepts. "The ribbon was actually one of the kickoff of what felt like thou- sands of sketches I did," Dryfoos said."Itwasmyfavoritefromthe start, but of grade I drew many more ideas and designsouth. Fortu- nately, the people of the Luzerne Foundation felt the aforementioned way I didabouttheribbondesign;they loved information technology." Dryfoos is currently piece of working with Ray Preby of Apple Street Welding and Manufacturing in Edwardsville to build the sculp- ture.Barberhopestounveiliton Sept.xv. "TheRibbon"willservenoton- ly every bit a showpiece in the River Common expanse, only also as a trib- utetothosewhohavehelpedthe customs through their dona- tions to the Millennium Circle Fund. "Whulloleitisaworkoffine art,it'sal- then intended to be a identify where we can recognize those contrib- utors of the Millennium Circumvolve," Barber said. "Around the base of operations there wil50 be some engraved stainlesssteelpanelswithnames of Millennium Circle members." The Millennium Circle Fund was founded 10 years ago. "It's a fund that'due south comprised of dona- tions from literally hundreds of people across our commu- nitythathaveacom- mon interest, and that is to improve our community," Barber said. "The thought was to get 2,000 people to contribute$two,000as early as possible inside the new mil- lennium, creating an endowment that, each twelvemonth, would exist spinning off grants to any multifariousness of programs beyond our community." There are currently more than 500members,anumberthatBar- ber anticipates will grow. Hairdresser said the fund works to "identify significant, under- served or unmet community needs"andputanendowmentto- gether to address them. These needs are specified past the mem- bers of Millennium Circle. "They identify and nominate theg,"Barbersaid."Theninbelatedly October nosotros have a meetinchiliad where all Millennium Circle membersouthareinvitedtocomeand hear presentations on four to six finalist organizations or propos- als,andatthattimetheycanvote astowhichneedtheyfeefiftyhasthe highest priority." Whichever cause receives the majorityvotereceivestheMillen- nium Circle grant for that year. Inthepast,theMillenniumCir- cle has given grants to The Dia- mondCityPartnershipforDown- town Wilkes-Barre Revitaliza- tion, Processed's Place, and the Care and Business Ministries in Pitt- ston among others.
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Sculpture highlights Millennium Circle
The ribbon volition serve every bit a lasting sign of solidarity and promise on River Common.
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Those who would like to support the Millennium Circle Fund can contrib- ute a one-time gift of $2,000 or commit to paying that amount in a multi-year pledge. Mem- bers tin exist an private, family, civic or business group. For more information, write or phone call: The Luzerne Foundation 140 Main St. Luzerne, PA18709 570-714-1570
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this," said longtime Meadows be- ttor Bob Zanakis, 56, of Canon- sburg. "They are making more coin on slots, (so) they should lower the (takeout)." PennsylvaniaDirectorofRacing Daniel Tufano calls the takeout rates the toll of doing business at thestate'ssixtracks:PennorthNation- al,ParxRacingandPresqueIslein Erie for thoroughbred racing and PITTSBURGH — Although Pennsylvania's horse racing indus- effort is among the healthiest in the nationthankstoslotmachinereve- nue,agroupsaysouthwardthehighpercent- age going to tracks and owners is keeping some out of the activity. Figures compiled in July past the Horserole playersAssociationofNorthward Americaindicatethattracksinthe commonwealth go along to accept some of the highest takeout rates in the business, which is the per- centage of a betting pool that a racetrack keeps to defray costs such as race purses, operational costsandtaxesaswellastobenefit owners. "Theastward player who is bettingrand $25,000 a year at the (off-rails exist- tting parlor), a lot of them are fugitive Pennsylvania tracks like the plague," association executive Dean Towers told the Pittsburgh Tribundue east-Review. Trifectaandsuperfectatakeoutsouth at Penn National outside Harris- burk are the highest amonone thousand 67 North American thoroughbred tracks at 31 and 30 percentage, and Parx Racing (quondamly Philadel- phiaPark)isrightbehindwithathirty percentage takeout on both bets, the newspaper said. The Meadowsouth Racetrack and Casino in Washington County has a 35 percent haveout on trifecta bets, the maximum allowed past state law — and, according to the associatiodue north,thehighesttakeoutof any bet at any rails in the nation, harness or thoroughbred. "I'm really depressed about theMeadows,PoconoDownsand Harrah'sinChesterforharnessrac- ing. Each track submits takeout rates to the country racing commis- sion, which tin can approve or deny thursdayem. Tufano said rates have stayed fairly consistent, although the Meadows raised its trifecta takeoutfrom29to35percenttwo yearsago.Takeoutratesacrossthe state typically vary from 15 to 25 percent, and in Pennsylvania the rate includes a land tax of be- tweedue north1.five and ii.5 percent. "Ifthetakeoutratesgettoodepression, thetrackswilllosemoneyonthose wagers,"MeadowspresidentMikeast Jeannotsaid."Nosotros'veloweredthem and watched what happens, and at that place's never been whatsoever evidence that lowering the takeout increas- es the (betting) handle." The industry has flourished withthePennsylvaniaRaceHorse Development Fund, which bene- fitsfrom10percentofslotmachine revenue in the commonwealth — a total of $200.6 million last twelvemonth. The Pennsylvania Racing Equine Industry released a written report in June concludinm that eight,760 jobs have beencreatedbytheindustrywitha total economic impact of moreastward than $87v million from 2006 through 2009. The average purse per race in Pennsylvania thoroughbred ($25,100) and harness ($fifteen,300) racing is ranked seventh and third in the nation, and the handle — the full corporeality bet from all out- lets,in-state,out-of-stateandcall-a- bet—hasincreasedineachofthe past five years. Industry analysts say nearly exist- ttors,especiallycasualones,aren't deterred by takeout rates, since a triptothetrackoroff-trackfacility is more about entertainment.
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A Pittston man tried to escape from custody and smashed his caput on a glass window at the hospital where he was haven for a claret exam early on Sunday morning after he was stopped for reck- less driving on Interstate 81, land police said. Salvatore F. Dietrick, 34, was n- bound on 81in a 2003 Nissan Sentra when state police stopped him at Exit 182 around 3:35 a.k. He showed signs of intoxication and when told to get out of the motorcar tried to discard a small-scale amount of suspected marijuana on the ground, state constabulary said. Dietrick failed a breath test adminis- tered at the scene, according to state Tpr. Stephen Kopenis. The trooper said he saw a glass pipe with suspected marijuana in the bowl on the front rider seat and some other glass piping with suspected marijuana residue in the basin on the center console. During the traffic stop Dietrick exist- came hell-raising, according to Kopenis. The trooper said Dietrick continued to act disorderly at Moses Taylor Infirmary in Scranton, where he was taken for chemical testing. Dietrick refused a blood test and tried to pause gratuitous, hitting- ting his head on a window. He was taken to the Lackawanna County Processing Middle and charged with DUI, possession of a modest amount of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, persistent dis- orderly conduct and several traffic violations. He was arraigned by Commune Judge John Pesota and released on $v,000 bail.
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Benner makes appeal
A former Ranshaw, Pa., man sen- tenced this month to13 to 26 years in state prison house on charges he forced a teenage girl to perform lewd sex acts has asked a gauge to either reduce his sentence, give him a new trial or dis- miss charges against him. Republic of chad Benner, 38, was sentenced last Friday past Luzerne Canton Judge Jo- seph Van Jura after a jury found him guilty of related charges. Benner said in a court filing Friday that he should not have been sentenced consecutively on three charges, merely rather concurrently, which would re- duce his sentence. Benner besides said, through his at- torney John Donovan, that he should be acquitted considering at that place was no sufficient evidence to sustain a convic- tion, or that he should exist given a new trial because "the verdict was against the weight of the evidence" in that the evidence presented to jurors consisted merely of the alleged victim's uncorrob- orated testimony.
WILKES-BARRE
City cab driver robbed
City police are investigating the reported robbery of Burgit City Taxi driver Lord's day at 249 S. Welles St. The driver, Charles Slavish 48, of Wilkes-Barreast, told law that three males approached his cab around 2:50 a.m. Slavish said he asked where they were going and one of the would-be patrons getting into the back, a black male with a thin build, asked him for a cigarette. When Slavish handed him a cigarette, a taller white male with spectacles and a beard opened the pas- senger-side front door. The white male began whispering to another male, described as having medium complexion and long hair pulled back, standing outside the cab. The white male and so turned to Slavish and demanded money. Slavish complied and the three men fled. Police were not able to locate anyone in the expanse matching the de- scriptions. No weapon was used in the robbery, police said.
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Tornado caused damage
Westwardeather authorities say there is evidence that a tornado touched downwards in Honesdale Fri evening. A National Weather Service meteo- rologist said that a survey of damage turned upward signs of a tornado in Hones- dale, and at least ane bystander saw a funnel cloud there. The meteorologist said high winds that caused impairment in Lackawanna and Susquehanna counties were from microbursts. PPL says the storms left about 10,000 customers without power in the region.
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VeteransinLuzerneCountywillsoon be offered free identification cards that may be used to verify their honorable dischargefromthemilitaryandalsoob- taindiscountsatparticipatingbusiness- es. This "Return the F.A.V.O.R. (Discover & Assist Veterans of Record)" discount prograthouispopularinNewYor1000,justLu- zerne County is believed to be the first canton in Pennsylva- nia to implement it, said Luzerne County'south Veteran Affairs Direc- tor James Spagnola. Identification cards arefrequentlyrequest- ed past veterans, he said. Typically, the on- lyveteranswhohaveIDsarethosewho are disabled, military retirees, in active duty or active reserves or enrolled in the VA Healthcare Organization, he said. The plastic cards will attest that vet- erans have provided certified records verifying they were honorably dis- charged, Spagnola said. Hisofficewillissuethecardsbecause it already certifies military discharges, he said. The county Recorder of Deeds, which shops military discharge re- cords, will provide the roughly $three,400 funding to purchase a photographic camera, software and supplies needed to produce the cards. Spagnola said he will be requesting assistance from the county's chambers ofcommerceandotherorganizationsto encourage businesses to offering veterans discounts on goods or services. Businesses determine the disbelieve they want to offer, from dollar amounts or percentages off purchases to other spe- cial offers, he said. A kick-off outcome will soon be held for merchants who sign upward to offer dis- counts, Spagnola said. The canton volition also provide a poster that businesses may display to alert veterans that they are participating in the program. Participating merchants' names, advertizement- dressedue southanddiscountdetailswillbelist- ed in a pamphlet and a website virtually the program. "Information technology'south a good way to laurels veterans for their service," Spagnola said. "Involve- ment in the program will be beneficial to businesses that will undoubtedly re- alize increased traffic and sales." Businesses that are interested in the program may call Spagnola at 706-3960 or county Recorder of Deeds James "Red" O'Brien at 825-1646.
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Identification cards are frequently requested by veterans.
SCRANTON -- The annual Lithua- nian Heritage Festival held Sun at the Anthracite Heritage Museum at McDade Park celebrated the influen- ce of the ethnic grouping on local culture and industry. "The Lithuanian people played a vital role in our area'southward history, espe- cially the coal-mining industry," said event organizer Carol Gargan of Clifford. "So it's fit- ting that this event is existence held here at the Anthracite Heritage Museum." Sunday's event honored the late Bronis Voveris, longtime Glee Gild director at Rex'southward Collegeastward and orga- nist chorale director at St. Casimir's Parish in Pittston and St. Nicholas Parish in Wilkes-Barre. Rex'due south College'south "Men in Red" Glee Club and The Chanteuses female cho- ral performed at the festival to com- memorate their former director. "I drove from my home in New Freedom, Pennsylvania, to pay tribute to Bronis," said James Katchko, a for- mer Voveris educatee and current chair of performing arts at Loyola Blake- field College in Maryland. "He was a great mentor, loving taskmaster and a wonderful showestward- man." Nellie Bayorasouthward Romanas, of Pittston, and Richard and Marie Laske of Scranton were enshrined at the Wall of Award for their contribu- tions and accomplishments as distin- guished Lithuanian Americans. After the enshrinement ceremony, the attendees were entertained by a choral presentation past The Countless Mountain Children's Choir.
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Members of the 'Men in Red' and The Chanteuses sing during the Lithuanian Heritage Twenty-four hours event Sunday afternoon at the Anthracite Heritage Museum at McDade Park in Scranton.
Lithuanian Festival celebrates civilisation
Frances Voveris, wife of the belatedly Bronis Voveris, listens to the choir during Lithuanian Heritage Day at the Anthracite Heritage Museum.
BySTEVENFONDO
Times Leader Correspondent
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SCRANTON – On Nov. 27, Catholics beyond the country volition see numerous language changes in the celebration of MasswhentheChurchunveilsanewRo- manCatholicMissal.Butchangescould hitlocalchurchesasearlyasSeptember, thankstoadecisiodue northbyDioceseofScran- ton Bishop Joseph Bambera. The new English translation of the Missal – which literally spells out prayers said past both priests and parishioners during religious services – has beenorth in the worksouth for nigh a decade. The goalistocreatea more accurateast translation from the original La- tin can prayers. Similar revi- sions in numer- ous languages areast occurring arounorthwardd theast world under a papafifty mandate, though church leaders in each land take de- cided when and hodue west theast new translations will be put into use, said Msgr. Dale Rupert, Diocese of Scranton di- rector of the of- ficeofworship.Somechosetounveilthe new translations all at one time, others are doing so more than slowly. Inthiscountry,theU.S.Conferenceof Catholic Bishops decided all churches volition start using the new Missal on the same twenty-four hour period, Nov. 27. That's the first Sun- dayofAdvent,thestartoftheChristmas season. Only after multiple requests, the con- ference gave the go-ahead for each dio- cese to introduce limited parts of the new Missal – specifically, those that are sundayg -- during the next few months. Bambera has, in turn, authorized local parish priests to do and then at their discre- tion. "It'due south not mandated that you lot take to startsingingitinSeptember,butit'due southpos- sible," Rupert said. The changes can be used earlier Nov 27 only when they are sung, he added; the electric current versions should be used when there is no music and the prayers are recited. "Why allow parishioners to sing the newtextbutnotreciteinformation technology?"Rupertasked rhetorically. "There is some opinion
Changes coming to Catholic Missals
Scranton Bishop Joseph Bambera decides to unveil limited changes in prayer book in area churches.
ByMARKGUYDISH
mguydish@timesleader.com
"When I pray the Eucharistic prayer, I don't even look at the volume. The first words are addressing God the Male parent, so the habit is to look out and up, and address God in Heaven. We'll have to pay attention to the words now, especially at the altar."
Msgr. Thomas Banick
Pastor, Our Lady of Fatima in Wilkes-Barre
See MISSAL, Folio 7A
WILKES-BARRE – Cork Bar and Eating house is going to the dogs. This week the popular restaurant at 463 Madison St. is holding its annual "Dog Days of Summer Fundraiser." The event benefits the Luzerne County Gild for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and begins Tues- twenty-four hour period with the "Tails at Twilight" cock- tail party from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The SPCA will have animals avail- able for adoption that night. Ruthursday Corcoran, owner of Corone thousand, adopted her Labrador mix Snickers10 years ago. "Iabsolutelylovethatdogandthat's why I choose to support the SPCA through this event," said Corcoran. Cork will give xx percent of its sales duringtheweektotheSPCA.Appro11- mately $1,500 was given to the orga- nizationorthward the get-go year and virtuallyly $two,000 the post-obit yr, said Corco- ran. "This is the tertiary yr we are doing it," she said. "I came up with the idea iii summers ago when the SPCA told me donations were downwardly and I wanted to do something to help." Patrons can bring their dogs to the restaurantfordinneronthepatio.The animals can dine on cooked burger patties and grilled chicken and their ownersouthward can enjoy pet-themed potable specials.Incaseofrain,partofthepat- io will be tented. A raffle runs all week with the draw- ing on Sat. Corcoran put togeth- er a vino handbasket and another 1 load- ed with doggie toys and treats. The previous fundraisers were big hitswiththepeopleandpets,saidCor- coran. "It's usually packed the whole week."
A existent treat: Dining with the dogs
Wilkes-Barre restaurant's almanac summer fundraiser will raise money, sensation for SPCA.
ByJERRYLYNOTT
jlynott@timesleader.com
What: 'Dog Days of Summer Fundraiser' Where: Cork Bar and Restaurant, 463 Madison St., Wilkes-Barre When: Tuesday through Saturday
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