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The clggibit, sponsored by be open from 2 to 9 p.m., March 26, 27, 28, 31 and April 1, and This will be Bob’s first showing locally. His major first piece he did in metal won a ’71 Exhibition” of the Museum mn York. It was selected as one of the 17 best from entries of college and graduate art students from all over the country. Elliot Pujol, a friend and teacher of Bob’s, won the first prize of $1,000. Bob also had his work in the Second National Invitation Student Me(@@ Exhibition at the 1972 National Jewelry and Holloware atonal at the University off illinois. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Philadelphia, years of basic studies he had to painting, and finally decided on Stan Lechtzin, of new metalworking technique). yy work”, Mr. ts, “and also got interest in ing”’ Blacksmithing seems now to pression. ‘I decided I wanted to ago.” het said. ‘‘Therels this interest, although he could to find old blacksmithing Then, in Luzerne, he located an mines, ‘‘a Mr. Drunyak’. Mr. quite awhile to make him un- derstand that he was interested in blacksmithing. The ex-smith took Bob out back to where he had a forge, tools, everything but an anvil, which he had given away. The old fellow was thrilled that someone was in- terested in using .the outfit, unused for 20 years. A Hazleton mining concern also donated some old tools, and after pur- chasing an anvil, he was all set. Bob’s equipment must weigh tons. He first moved it to a Philadelphia garage for use in some of his courses. Finishing school he had to move it back into his father-in-law’s house until he could find a place for Karen and himself to live. They had been two months in their new abode on Park Street in Dallas, when they got the offer from Mrs. Wilson, and moved again. That has made four, back-breaking moves so far with all that blacksmith equipment. Bob says very definitely that they are settled for quite awhile now. “All my pieces have a func- tion; they're not just scupture’’, says Bob. In front of him on the table is the matchbox that won him the $100 prize and a jewelry container that contains about $80 in silver. To his left is a sculptured candleholder and on ‘a nearby table, an elaborate hand-mirror. ‘More than art for art’s sake...utilitarian”’, calls it. “I think of a form and a OVERBROOK INN Dallas, Pa. Fantastic Dinners Tuesday Thru Friday 5—10 Saturday 5—11 Sunday 1—6 Planning A Dinner Party? Why Not Call Us 675-9639 function at the same time and try to unite them as some kind of harmonious aesthetic he trys to take ‘‘organic forms from Nature and transfer them into a piece of art work’’, so that the texture he has given to the base of the jewelry container, for instance, has the look of that of a mushroom. Bob is happy with something he has made if “it’s something that satisfies a creative desire and also com- municates”. He's been recently ap- proached by Dr. Jack Jones of the Community College about possibly teaching night courses that they are offering at the Dallas High School. If enough people show an interest, Bob pottery and in metal smithing and jewelry. working the before-mentioned schedule, bringing in the food and helping to get Karen through college. She will be graduating in June from College Misericordia with a B.A. degree in special education. Perhaps when his wife has graduated, he’ll be able to spend more time on his art work. And perhaps he’ll return to Tyler or to another university for graduate work in metal working, as he’d like. But whether these things come about or not, you can be sure that he’ll always make time for his metal-work creating, the way he likes it, the old way. by Sylvia S. Cutler On any sunny afternoon or balmy evening, it's worth taking a leisurely drive to the beautiful Conyngham Valley to see The Corner Shop, a place that has become a tourist at- traction. There, in a gracious at- mosphere, is a building that houses one of the loveliest gift shops in this part of Penn- sylvania. Strange things happen...When asked why she started the gift shop, proprietor Lorraine Benjamin had a very simple answer. Her husband, Harold is a realtor, builder and developer, and has developed housing ‘‘estates’’, shopping centers, etc. Having built a very attractive and serviceable building right on Route 93 in Conyngham, not far from Routes 80 and 81, he felt that a and so persuaded his wife to start one. Not that Lorraine needed ‘something to do...she has for years been an eighth ‘grade teacher of English and literature at the D.A. Harman Junior High School in Hazleton. Lorraine and Harold, natives of Sugarloaf, love the area. In the summer they take trips during which they combine business and pleasure. While Lorraine does most of her buying in New York, some of it Luzerne County's Library Reps Meet The first meeting of the Inter- Library Task Force was held March 19 at the Greater Pitt- ston Memorial Library. Representatives froin the district libraries of Luzerne County met with represen- tatives of areas of Luzerne County that are without library service, in an effort to achieve county-wide service. Mrs. Martin Davern, the librarian of the Back Mountain Memorial Library, attended the meeting, at which time plans were announced, (to organize speaking projects: to invelve interested citizens in the effort. The next meeting of the Task Force will be held April 5. It Pays To Advertise ————— = : JS, CHECKERBOARD INN FEATURING Seafood Steaks Homemade Italian Food and Pizza Dinners Served Tues-Sat 5 til 12 diningroom closed monday Peter & Janice Mattioli Carverton Rd. Trucksville Sliced Boiled Beef CALL 836-2151 $1.75 $1.75 1 — is done on those trips...last summer in Hawaii. She em- ploys seven devoted women who love working in the shop. The items she carries are unique. Leaded glass mobiles and art objects are made by a woman in Philadelphia. who teaches the art of glass leading, and whose students produce many of the beautiful and colorful items. The windows of The Corner Shop are ablaze with color as the sun captures colored glass. There are the little mice...a collection of furry, handmade mice, dressed in colorful outfits, sitting on tiny handmade rockers, with miniature hand- crocheted rugs under their feet. The mice are no more than an inch or two tall, cunning and delightful. They sit in a tiny house in which they are the only dwellers. There is the imported, hand- made furniture. There are tables, chairs, upholstered pieces, sideboards, dressers, highboys, gateleg and Duncan Phyfe tables-all high-style and very sophisticated, but no more than a few inches tall. Among the collections of cards, posters, and stationery are items made by retarded people in schools, and the items are lovely. Add to that ginger jars, Oriental figures, porcelain, china, miniature animals, collections of unusual salts and , peppers, wood carvings, Piniatas, elephants, Easter eggs, Easter baskets, cut glass, pewter, music boxes, jewelry, and a million and one items to delight the eye, and please a friend, and one will find it a pleasure to browse and look, to ‘“‘ooh’’ and ‘‘ah’’, as one examines one treasure after another. There are cases also of candy and nuts, and small enex- pensive things to have on hand for unexpected gifts. The em- ployees are friendly and helpful, making one’s visit pleasant. The Corner Shop is another place to enjoy in happy Nor- theastern Pennsylvania! 3 Shaffer's Pink ii t Sho x ¥ “While the emphasis is put on drugs, most people fail to realize that the nation’s number one Killer is alcohol.” Anthony Dougalis, chairman of the Drug Task Force in Wilkes-Barre, told a group of interested parents at the Oak Hill Civic Association’s monthly meeting. He explained the danger and harm alcohol and drugs can do to the human system. During his presentation, he displayed and explained the varying forms of narcotics: ampheta- mines, hallucinogenics, bar- biturates and marijuana. He related to the group many of his personal experiences with drug addicts, beginners and the curiousity seeker who trys it Many questions were an- swered by Mr. Dougalis. A parent asked, ‘What can we do to help combat this problem?’ His recommendation was to educate your children and above all maintain open and honest communications bet- ween yourself and your child. 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Back Mountain Library Auction Committee contacted Jack Cleary, asking if the association would be interested in collecting goods in the area. It was agreed that the associ- ation would help. Plans are being made to hold a spring dance in April at the Jonathan Davis Fire Hall. The membership drive will begin during the first week of April. Any Oak Hill resident interested in joining should tele- phone Jack Cleary. KOZY K RESTAURANT Prime Rib of Beef Au-Jus $4.95 Shrimp Scampi Ala Capri $4.25 Veal Parmesan $3.95 Roast Duckling Montmorency $4.95 Crab Meat Devonshire Route 309, Ash Phone 825. Open Daily 12 NOON FOR LUNCHEON DINNERS FROM 5 PM SUNDAY 12-8 PM $4.25 ROUTE 115 WILKES-BARRE, PA. Memorial Hwy. DALLAS Center Cut |PORK CHOPS OR ROAST $1.19 1s Western Select BEEF LIVER 69° Le. Green Giant Niblets Corn 12 OZ. CANS 19° CAMPBELL’S Chicken Noodle: Soup 6-10% oz. cans $1.00 Calif. Fresh Asparagus 49°. Iceburg Lettuce 29° a head
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