The Times-Tribune from Scranton, Pennsylvania • 11

1 She Scranton mc0 ThelHbme Thedreus Tux deluxe 'vk coming to town i i rL 'VVlJ )ere(est30W(mar coming to First Union Arena. A'zjr pagB3 The dapper prom look See The Sunday Times SCRANTON, PA. SATURDAY, APRIL 15,2000 Five questions In his weekly feature, copy editor Ron Davis poses five questions to Jim Klee, Scranton poliece chief: THE PRINCE OF EGYPT: The animated tale of Moses set to music. Tonight at 8 onHBO. KIDS' CHOICE AWARDS: Nickelodeon show checks out what kids like.

Tonight at 8 on Nick. The best route to the Rocket Man IYONATHACKAAA STAFF WRTTOI WALKING WITH DINOSAURS: Looking back at dinosaurs using animatronics and computer animation. Sunday at7pm on Discovery. AN ALL-STAR TRIBUTE: Stars like Ashley Judd and Elton John salute Joni Mitchell. Sunday at 9 pm on TNT.

What's your favorite prank to play on a rookie cOp? Assign himher to Nay Aug Park Zoo for crowd control. Better doughnuts: Krispy Kreme or Dunkin'? Neither, they both have holes in them. Do you make your Wife call you "Chief? No, but that's not a bad idea, because you should hear some of the things she does call me. But we can't print them. The best way to enjoy the show IY GINA THACKAM STAFF WRITES So youre inside First Union Arena at Casey Plaza for the Elton John concert just show the arena staff your ticket and youll be directed to your seat.

Everythings reserved. The tickets youre holding will get you to specific seats and security wont be happy if you try to move about the arena to score something closer to the stage. But ask anybody whos ever been in the arena: There isnt a bad seat in the place, arena director Kathleen Bird said. "No matter where youre sitting, youll be able to see the whole performance." The Elton John show is set for the arenas end-stage area, closer to the west entrance. The ins and outs Entering fans can use the two main gates into the building.

Those with seats on the arena floor or in the party boxes will be able to take elevators to their levels. Leaving after the approximately two-hour performance, fans will have at least 10 doors to exit through. By the way, while there are about a dozen restrooms throughout the building, there are none on the 200 level. But thats only a short flight of stairs from the concourse level where mens and womens restrooms can be found about every 200 yards. Elton John and his crew will probably park behind the arena and go through the players entrance at the rear of the building, Ms.

Bird said. "I wouldnt expect to see him anywhere but on stage, Ms. Bird said. feast sw COIKtRLm PAGEB2 rhile many of us sit at home in envy, those of you with tickets to the Elton John concert will be headed to First Union Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township on Friday night. Want to make it a good time? Start by arriving early.

The arena doors open an hour before any event. With this 8 p.m. concert, the doors will open at 7 and the parking lot no later than 6:30. Exit 46 fTom 1-81 is probably the easiest (way in), said arena marketing director Kathleen Bird. But all three parking entrances will be open.

One alternative route sends drivers onto Mundy Street behind the Wyoming Valley Mall, either from Wilkes-Barre or from Exit 1 off the Cross-Valley Expressway. But several traffic lights will probably cause backups, Ms. Bird said. The other entrance, from Coal Street off Route 309, jdso reachable from Exit 45 on 1-81, also sends cars through a series of traffic lights. The Coal Street entrance merges with traffic arriving from Exit 46.

Count on backups. Expect to pay 84 to park your car. They make a lot of adjustments as they go along to get in the number they need to get parked, Ms. Bird said. They have a system to get cars into the arena lot with a minimum of delay.

Theyve had plenty of practice after a whole season of hockey games and various other events. And, dont plan on tailgating. The Pennsylvania open-container law is one of the major reasons no tailgating is allowed in the arena lot. Ms. Bird said its best to just park your car and get inside.

At the movies ft Scholz RULES BREAKING: Paramonfs military courtroom drama "Rules of Engagement broke "Erin Brockovich's run at first last weekend. starring Tommy Lee Jones and Samuel Jack-son, pushed head of Julia while Sony Pictures' "Black And White failed to crack the top 10. Have you ever turned on your siren just to scare someone crossing the street? Yes, every time I see Scranton Times reporter Frank Scholz. Getting thmw Swings in local ratings not unusual, experts say Day trip Delaware Water Gap offers active diversion Scranton PENNSYLVANIA ASTR0GRAHL taw Delaware AWater Gap (OHCL DIGEST J12-13 BS ENTERTAMMENT B3 HOME8GARDOLB9 NDSCOnO 814 MOVESl IS Tnrvrami February Nielsen Ratings make you wonder Can this ever be a competitive television news market? Its possible. More than two decades ago, WDAU-TV (now WYOU-TV, Ch.

22) was the most-watched news station in the market by a wide margin. In the late 60s to early 70s, Tom Powell, the stations anchor, had a 48 percent share. WBRE-TV, Ch. 28, was second and WNEP-TV, Ch. 16, was a distant third with an 8 percent share.

This February, WNEP captured 44 percent of the actual 6 p.m. television audience and WYOU had a 6 share. It's not an unusual situatioa According to Dow C. Smith, an associate professor of communications at the New-house School of Communications at Syracuse University, many longtime first-place stations got smug and were IT KRISTEN MUCd STAFF MTERN As the nice weather arrives, many people are anxious to get outdoors again. The Delaware Water Gap Recreation Area is a perfect place to enjoy outdoor activities, with opportunities for hiking, picnicking and a whole lot more.

The park, consisting of 70,000 acres running along the rivers New Jersey and Pennsylvania shores, features breathtaking scenery and a huge list of actives. Canoeing, camping, fishing and hiking are provided for experienced outdoors enthusiasts as well as amateur adventure seekers simply looking for a good time. Those not interested in the more vigorous activities may enjoy viewing wildlife, geologic features and the natural scenery. Guided walking tours, provided by park rangers, are more interpretive than exercise-oriented. Can you fix a few parking tickets for me? No, I dont -fix tickets, I just adjust them.

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