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December 2004
Drug addiction in Pennsylvania is NOT 'news'
My mother saw this in her local newspaper in Oregon:
The Oregonian - East Coast's horror stories reflect new map of meth
"I think in a few years, it will be all across the state of Pennsylvania," Evans said. "I know of nothing that will keep it from being all across the Northeast."
A decade after methamphetamine began tearing through Oregon and Western states, the cheap and powerful drug has exploded across the Midwest, its inexorable march finally reaching the Atlantic. Police who didn't know what the drug was just a few years ago are painfully aware of its devastating presence now.
This reminds me of the stories lately about the doctors who've been busted this past autumn:
Scranton Times Tribune - Doctor Facing More Charges
The state filed additional charges Wednesday against West Pittston physician Dr. Harry Alexanderian and there may be more coming. The state attorney general's office still is looking into whether there is a connection between Dr. Alexanderian and some of the drug overdose deaths that have occurred in the region, Attorney General spokesman Nils Frederiksen said.
And the used music store owner who was busted this past summer:
xradiograph - interference patterns - I'm presuming it will be closed for a while
Peter Kameroski, 51, of 11032 Valley View Drive, Clarks Summit, was charged Tuesday with multiple drug counts stemming from the seizure above the Electric Mindshaft record store at 227 Lackawanna Ave.
I can't help but wonder if people are really this clueless???
As far back in 1991 I knew at least a couple of people who had been in drug & alcohol rehabs because of addiction to crystal meth anphetimines. And I heard about Doctor Alexandarian selling controlled addictive prescription drugs to people willy-nilly since the 1980s, and I know people who heard of him being a drug doctor back in the 1970s. And I heard rumours about the Electric Mindshaft since the late 1980s.
And I've never bought or used meth (I've never even seen it), and the only time I've ever used prescription narcotics is when I've had surgery, and I only ever bought music from the Electric Mindshaft shop.
So if I know about this stuff, why don't the so-called experts?
posted by Chloe | Friday 31 December 2004 1:16 PM
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'The Office' in Scranton
The Daily Item - Scranton prepares for its TV debut as backdrop for "The Office" - December 20, 2004
Greg Daniels isn't from Scranton.
As far as he knows, he's never even set foot in the city.
And yet, the acclaimed television writer and producer thinks he can successfully translate The Electric City to the small screen this winter. As many of you already know, Scranton will serve as the backdrop for the upcoming American version of the hit British sitcom "The Office." "The Office: An American Workplace" will begin airing on NBC sometime in early 2005.
posted by Chloe | Wednesday 22 December 2004 11:23 PM
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Scranton, with less vacant storefronts
Scranton Times Tribune - New shops spark life downtown
At least a half-dozen new stores have entered the downtown Scranton retail scene in recent months, narrowing the number of vacant storefronts.
"The new businesses add to the visibility and excitement of the downtown," said Sara Hailstone, executive director of the Scranton Office of Community and Economic Development. "The cluster of stores helps make downtown more of a destination."
The city recently fixed sidewalks on Spruce Street and added new lighting at various streets throughout downtown. Most of the new stores are occupying buildings that had been vacant for years.
The incoming businesses range from restaurants to skateboard shops.
"I think there's a commitment by the city of Scranton, both with the administration and by downtown development groups," said Paul Colaiezzi, executive director of Scranton Tomorrow. "When companies like Southern Union and Hilton are willing to invest here, entrepreneurs feel strong that they can make it here as well."
posted by Chloe | Wednesday 22 December 2004 11:18 PM
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PAWS to Help - Capital Campaign
What: PAWS to Help - Capital Campaign
When: Friday, January 21 from 5-7 p.m.
With: Rocky & Sue from WKRZ
Where: T.G.I. Friday's Restaurant Kidder Street, Wilkes-Barre
Why: Portion of the bar proceeds for the evening & tips to benefit
SPCA Capital Campaign raffle, silent auction, drink specials, hors d'oeuvres
More info | www.pawstohelp.org
posted by Lee Ann | Monday 20 December 2004 6:52 AM
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