Camp Kresge on Beaver Lake, resident camp of the Wilkes-Barre YMCA, will start its 20th season July 2. The camp is opera ed for seven weeks for boys 9% 7 to 15 years of age and is open to any boy regard- less of race, color, or creed. The seven week season is di- . vided into four periods of camp. - A boy. may attend from. one to seven™¥eceks. Period one will be held from July 2-July 9. The re- maining periods are two-weeks each from July 9-July 23, July 23-Aug. 6, Aug. 6 to Aug. 19. During the final weekend of camp Aug. 18, 19, and 20, a father and son weekend will be held. Boys and their fathers may attend camp and partici- pate in all the programs of camp or may plan their own ac- tivities. Camp Kresge is directed by the Youth and Camping Direc- tor of the Wilkes-Barre YMCA. A staff of 22 people are employ- ed to take care of the needs of the 77 boys. The camp is located in the White Haven area on 1200 acres of land and a private lake. A general camping program is conducted at Camp Kresge. Swimming and swimming in- struction is provided, boating, canoeing, archery, Indian lore, riflery, arts and crafts, B-B gun, sports, hiking, fishing, fires. Special events such “as camper-staff day, water olympics, field olympics, skit nite and overnight hikes are also held. One of the main features for the boys 12-15 years of age is the canoe tripping program. Campers are trained for five days and then taken on canoe trips on the river. Trips are taken on the Delaware River from Port Jervis to Strouds- burg, and on the Susquehanna Telephone 654-9508 Traditional . .. Showroom Hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Modern. Many with from Tunkhannock to Wilkes- Barre. Campers must pass a swimming test and canoeing test before they can participate in canoe trips. The 1972 season will also have the canoe trips More information on Camp Kresge can be secured by con- tacting the Wilkes-Barre YMCA Youth: Division or calling 823- 2191. Accept Aging--James Van Horn, Extension family life specialist at The Pennsylvania State University, advises preparing for the years ahead while you are active and productive. Remember that age and retirement will bring some loss of social and occupational status. Mother's Is boy Zeseann 1a The excitement engendered by the opening of a new restaurant in the Back Moun- tain area was felt Tuesday morning as borough and company officials formally cut a ribbon to open Elby’s Restaurant. In spite of inclement weather, a large crowd of interested and hungry patrons was on the scene, and within an hour of the 11 a.m. opening, it was observed that the 63-space parking lot filled. Youngsters--most below school age--were seen with their parents and were wide-eyed at the “Big Boy” who moved through the crowd, dispensing comic books to the children as he greeted them. “Big Boy” is the trademark for Elby’s, and a young man by the name of Seaton Hall was the ‘Big Boy” costume--which is familiar to most people in the area. Mr. Hall said he thought his costume weighed ap- proximately 45 pounds. Hostess Dorothy Whalen helped to welcome patrons and cheerful waitresses took their orders. ? Said one customer, as he munched a large-sized ham- burger, ‘This is great. We needed another eating place back here. Competition is good Library Service in Library service is now provided to residents of Bowman Creek at the magistrate’s office on Route 309, a spokesman for the Bradford-Wyoming County Libraries announced recently. Books are available on a self- service basis during the magistrate’s office hours: Monday, 6-8 p.m.; Friday, 6-9 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. till 2 p.m. Readers are asked to sign the bookcards with name and ad- dress and replace them when they are returned. The book- mobile will visit the station monthly to change the books and to fill requests. In Pennsylvania’s forests hardwoods account for 88 per cent of the standing saw-timber stock-trees with a minimum diameter of nine to eleven in- ches, according to the latest figures from American Forest Institue. May 14 CLOCKS At @lock 259 Wyoming Avenue Kingston, Pa. 18704 for everyone.’’ Others who were willing to voice their opinions echoed his sentiment. The family-type eatery is at the intersection of Routes 309 and 415, Dallas. The interior has been divided into one large dining area and two smaller rooms. All equipment and furnishings are new, bright and shiny, and gay with colors. The main section is red, gold and turquoise, with a Spanish tiled floor. One of the more private and smaller rooms is done in blue, with blue and gold car- peting; the other has gold banquettes, brown and gold carpeting, and a mirrored wall. Interior decoration has a main theme of Spanish colonial--with numerous pictures and ac- cessories to emphasize the motif. Rex Craft Associates The remodeled exterior is of brick and redwood, highlighted by Georgia pine log stone, and is designed to be compatible with other structures in First National Bank’s shopping center. Frank Paczewski, general manager and vice president, announced that Jay Wedemeyer has been made senior manager of the local branch, as well as of the Clark Summit one. Assistant manager is Rick Burkhardt. “The same type of operation will be utilized at the Dallas restaurant as at our other locations,” Mr. Paczewski said. The restaurant will open daily at7 a.m. for breakfast. Sundays through Thursdays the closing hour is midnight. On Fridays it will remain open until 1 a.m.; Saturdays to 2 a.m. Dallas, proudly poses with at Elby’s Restaurant BUT.... last * Thursday night, ‘‘Lake Township should take whatever legal means it chooses to take the funds off of us. ‘Since this issue is not clear- cut, I believe a court should decide it,” the solicitor opined. In total disagreement with Atty. Kasper’s recommenda- tion is Atty. William A. Valen- tine, who maintains that a recent letter from James W. Miller, director of the bureau of police pension and firemen relief fund audit, Auditor General's Office, specifically advises that the money should be returned to Lake Township. “Mr. Miller couldn’t have been more specific,”’ Atty., Valentine insisted. ‘‘Harveys Lake Borough Council’s atti- tude is not only uncooperative, Indian Classicists In Concert May 26 A program of Indian classical dance and music will be presented May 26 at 8 p.m. at the Wilkes College Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes- Barre. The program will include the well-known Bharata Natyam and music for sitar as per- formed by accomplished visiting artists. Tickets for the special event will be available at the Spruce Record Shop, Scranton; the University of Scranton bookstore; Marywood College bookstore; Book and Card Mart, Wilkes-Barre; and the Wilkes College bookstore. Inquiries regarding mail order sales should be directed to the Center for the Performing Arts. A Child’s Attitude Toward School— Don’t be surprised if your child’s attitude toward school reflects yours, says James E. Van Horn, Extension family life specialist at The Pennsylvania State University. He formed it primarily by lis- tening to you. 9% 4 ake aie of je feof of fe se ole dk advice (continued from PAGE it is contrary to what the Sta says the law is.’ . Atty. Valentine stated t Mr. Miller's letter, dated Apri 26 and directed to Atty. Kasp reads in part: ‘This depa ment does not agree with assumption that the positio this department was changed regard to this fund,” and commends that the police fur be restored to Lake Townshi ’s jurisdiction. Should = Harveys 5 Borough Council agree to foll its solicitor’s advice; will La Township Supervisors sue to re cover the funds? Atty. Valen- tine thinks they will — and calls that he had be authorized to initiate legal a tion on the issue quite awhil ago. “Primarily in response hg resident’s request that exhaust every possible mean of avoiding litigation, I attende a council meeting at Harvey Lake last month,” Mr. Valen tine stated. “But their attitude has not changed, and I exp: the Lake supervisors will dir that I now take tha matter te court.” Louise Morris : | Observes Birthday Louise Morris, Center Stree Warden Place, Harveys La will celebrate her 78th birthd: May 16. 2. Mrs. Morris has a daughte Ethel Triebeneck and a grand son Robert Triebeneck, wit whom she resides. She also hz a brother, William Ruffley of Kingston, and a sister, Anna Raphael, Outlet, Harveys Lake Mrs. Morris has been spendin summers in Harveys Lak since 1910. She and her daughter decided to buy a home here and have been year round residents for the past ten years. She belongs to the First Christian Scientist Church of Forty-Fort. 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