TT HH. t ? » A ra -_—> ha 2 Fgh ETT TTI ae LL rm CE et Senet etn A : Ra 5% So RN I TCR UK ‘ I Page i6 A 1973-74 campaign goal of $1,650,000. .the highest in history yet the barest minimum to meet the needs of the com- _ munity. . .was set by the United Way of Wyoming Valley at its board meeting June 27. The goal is an increase of nearly 7.5 percent over the year’s total, the greatest amount ever contributed, was achieved despite the flood that ravaged lhe area during cam- paign planning time. The new goal was announced jointly following the board meeting by John N. Conyng- ham. United Way president, paign chairman. The two pointed out that reaching the record-breaking goal will require the concerted efforts of all campaign workers and contributors. Mr. Ross pointed out that the 7.5 percent increase can be rea- lized and even surpassed if the people of Wyoming Valley will contribute their. Fair Share increase. The amount raised in last - year’s campaign repre- sented an 8 percent increase over that of the previous year. “The people’ of our valley showed their determination last year, in spite of the worst dis- aster of our times,” Mr. Ross said. “and I'm confident that they. will come through again with flying colors.” Al the board meeting Richard H. Demmy, Chairman of the Planning, Allocations, and Resource Development Com- mitlee, ‘emphasized -that the demand for services is greater than ever due to the flood, decrease in government fun- ding and other factors. The begin Sept. 12 with the kickoff and Labor Rally, and will climax with a Victory Dinner October 25. The campaign's Pioneer Division, chaired. by Charles Hardwick, will shortly launch its pre-campaign drive among the top leadership within the community for increased levels of giving. The United Way of Wyoming Valley is the successor to the former Wyoming Valley United Fund and the Welfare Planning Council and combines in one organization planning, allo- cations, fund-raising; and resource development. Gov. Milton J. Shapp today announced 15 construction teams made up of vocational- technical high school students will: help rebuild and repair flood-damaged homes of the elderly and handicapped in the Wilkes- Barre area this sum- mer. The $293,000 state-funded project will involve some 150 vo- tech students’ skilled in con- struction trades working ‘with labor union supervisors and vo- tech teachers. Each 10-member team will be comprised of students specializing in masonry, plum- bing, carpentry, electrical wiring and cabinetmaking. A few landseapers will work with some of the teams. Gov. Shapp said it would be impossible for the teams to work on every damaged home in the area, some 35,000, so he has given priority to the dwellings of elderly people, the handicapped and families with only one parent. Homeowners will buy the malerials used, the Governor Medical knowledge alone is not enough to solve today’s pressing health problems, according to Dr. George K. Tokuhata, director of the Bur- eau of Program Evaluation, Pennsylvania Department of In a paper prepared at the re- quest of the American Statisti- cal Association, Dr. Tokuhata stressed the importance of (in aiding those attempting to solve today’s health problems. He also pointed out the need for more specific studies to identify ‘“‘unmet needs,” ad- verse conditions and detriment- al factors in the administration of health programs,’ and ‘‘high risk individuals’ —people more likely than average to develop a given health problem. “With our present knowledge in the study of the causes of chronic diseases,” Mr. Toku- hata said, ‘“‘the accurate identi- fication of ‘high risk’, indivi- duals estimated in terms of sta- istical probability, may be the only practical basis upon which to build preventive programs in public health. “‘However,”” he cautioned, “ste. -3 relating to mortality and in. lence of disease are easily misinterpreted by some- one not properly trained in the field. 1) LiH =i} “There is a grave danger of possible misuse or abuse of health-related statistics. Such abuse could cause unnecessary public concern when there is in fact no real basis for concern.” Dr. Tokuhata added that mor- tality statistics are especially easy to misinterpret. ‘‘For example, if a population is small, the mortality rate may fluctuate quite a bit from year to year without reflecting any real change in mortality. SHEETS PAINT, TOOLS AND BUILDING SUPPLIES said. ‘State funds will pay for student wages and supervision. Education Sec. John C. Pit- tenger said the students will receive $2.00 an hour in wages and will get full school credit and time counted toward their trade apprenticeship. ; “This is exactly the kind of program I've urged all high schools to adopt-programs which allow students to weave munity work for which they" receive credit,” Mr. Pittenger said. The teams will be made up of students from three area voca- tional-technical schools, West Side, Wilkes-Barre and Hazleton, in the Luzerne County Intermediate Unit. The project will be directed by Sydney Jaffe, the state Department of Education’s regional chief for vo-tech education; Luzerne I.U. Execu- tive Director, Nello A. Riccetti; and Secretary-Treasurer of the Wyoming Valley Central Labor Council, Charles DePola. Vo-tech teachers from the three schools and veteran journeymen from the Building Trades Council will accompany and supervise each team. ® Galvanized! treasurer; Sargo Toni, Tom Kane, lion tamer. also present. State traffic safety director Julius Trombetta today warned bicyclists they are required by rules as any other vehicle. “Particularly important,” he said, ‘“‘is that bicyclists ride on the right side of the road, with traffic. Riding on the left side is both dangerous and illegal.” Mr. Trombetta pointed out that bicycles should stay to the right side of the right lane ex- cept when making a left turn. When turning, hand signals should always be used. “Although many bicyclists don’t know it, they are obliged to stop at red lights and stop signs, obey one way signs, and follow every traffic rule just as a car would,” Trombetta said. “With more bicyclists than ever on the road, both young and old, and with 34 killed last year and 10 already this year, it is important that all bicyclists stop ignoring the law and start riding safely.” Trombetta said that a pam- phlet on safe bicycling is avail- able free by writing: Safe Cycling, 1214 Transportation and Safety Building, Harris- burg, 17120. 696-2603 Happy Fourth of July to one and all! By now the fireworks have died down and the family picnics are but a memory. But the Auction is in full swing and that means three more holi- days. It never ceases to be thrilling to bid on an interesting item and succeed in buying it at a bargain. From the children’s auction, to the bake goods booth, to the book booth for the serious browser, the Back Mountain Memorial Library Auction is one of the happiest times of the year. Hope we see all of you there! In case you see Bob and Peggy Weaver soon, congratu- lations are in order. Their newest grandchild, Catherine Louise Van Landingham, was born recently. She is the daugh- ter of Jim and Gwen Van Landingham of Satellite Beach, Fla. At birth she weighed seven pounds and four ounces, and she was 20 inches tall. The Weavers have now returned from Florida where they visited to make her acquaintance. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Weggel of Sutton Road had as their guests, her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gitz, and sons, Bob, Jim, Mark, Dave, Dan and John, all of Brookfield Wis. enroute to a sightseeing tour of Washington, D.C. and Williams- burg, Va. Mrs. Earl Phillips of Machell Avenue entertained a group of friends at lunch and bridge last Friday. Her guests were Mrs. James Alexander, Mrs. Henry Otto, Mrs. Warren Myers, Mrs. Paul Priebe, Mrs. James Lacy, Mrs. David Hettinger, Mrs. Richard Hogoboom and Connie Lizdas. Tom and Betty Kiley of Sutton Road are having a wonderful reunion with all three of their daughters at home this week. Ann is visiting from Boxford, Mass., and Mrs. John Wead, the former Sharon Kiley, is from Cincinnati, Ohio. Also Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Davis and children, Julie and Michael, are visiting from Fridley, Minn. Mrs. Davis is the former Linda Kiley. The Davis family will soon be moving to Vallejo, Calif., where Mr. Davis has accepted a position as city manager. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Lashford of Sutton Road have as their guests this week, her brother-in- law and sister,” Col. (USAF Ret.) and Mrs. Joseph Jako- boski, and daughters, Michelle, Bethann and Robyn of Spring- field, Va. fg Mr. and Mrs. Edward Schechter of Sutton Road have as their guests, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Maney Jr., of Pitts- burgh. Mrs. Maney is the for- mer Ellie Schechter. Vandals again struck this week, blasting apart two more mailboxes in our neighborhood. The Steven Schwarz mailbox on Sutton Road and the Robert Lyons mailbox on Huntsville Road were both destroyed. However, the ‘‘good guys’’ far outweigh the ‘bad guys’. To prove it, six young people from the Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church spent four days last week helping a 90-year old flood victim in Wilkes-Barre repair his home. Working through the auspices of Interfaith, were Mark Whittle, Glen Williams, David Selby, Mark ‘Parrish, Julie Hackman, and Marilyn McKinley and their advisor was the Rev. George Worth. Monday evening, they were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Harris of Bear Lake for dinner, and Tuesday evening they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hogoboom. ~The wedding of Linda Jeter to Chris Harris last Satupday will - probably be co the ultimate in local suminertime weddings for a long time to come. Their vows were spoken at the bride’s home, Briar Crest, overlooking Frances Slocum lake, beneath a green and white striped tent. The tent more than adequately covered . the nearly 400 guests who at- tended. Another tent sheltered the dance floor where a band directed by Lee Vincent played for dancing. A third tent ac- commodated refreshments and a buffet dinner climaxed the evening. As the bride and groom departed for their honey- moon, they were showered with bird seed instead of the tradi- unusual idea, but one which more brides might be happy to adopt. Linda is the daughter of Mrs. Justin Bergman Jr. and the late William Jeter, and Chris is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Harris of Kingston. Franklin’ Township Schedules Bazaar Franklin Township Fire Company will hold a bazaar July 12, 13 and \ the fire company grounds ¥ Orange. A chicken dinner will be held July 12 beginning at 4:30 p.m. and ending at 7 p.m. There will be a bucket brigade, July 14 at 6:30p.m. A parade will be held from the Grange Hall to the bazaar grounds, July 14, beginning at 6 p.m. The public is invited to attend. TERR ENTEER NNR ARRAN NAA I RIE N RETR RR ARRAY NONI XA XN NN YOK YOK NOK YO XXX RMX ORK wy 1973 10: > » FOXX XOXOXO KON RN XX XX KOK YORI RX ORR XXX XO KOMORI NN NX KANN RX XN RX NX XX H
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