Pr A new, free medical service opened to members of Luzerne County, oly: at the *Kirby Health Center, 71 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Six Luzerne County couples, all of whom have suffered the tragedy of a child born with a serious birth defect, visited the newly-opened March of Dimes genetic counseling clinic, the first day. Dr. Laird Jackson, director of the division of medical genetics at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, is director of the new clinic. He indicated that the purpose of the clinic is to an- swer all ‘questions which couples might have concerning their chances of having an abnormal child. He noted that an interview with a couple is often sufficient to answer their questions, but added that if laboratory studies are required, they too are done free of charge. March of Dimes funds pay for all lab work and counseling. Dr. Jackson said that most couples who seek genetic counseling are parents of a ‘child with a genetic (heredi- tary) disease. Also in need of counseling, he pointed out, are couples without children or with healthy children, who have a history of hereditary problems in the husband’s or wife's family. Dr. Jackgon added, “We are not it that everyone married should come for genetic counseling. We can’t begin looking for needles in haystacks.” He indicated that the clinic will spend most of its time working for couples who indicate that they might have a good chance of giving birth to a defective child. : Dr. Jackson, or a member of his medical staff, sees each couple privately, examines any affected children, delves into family medical histories, and informs each couple of their chances of having a normal child. He emphasized that they do not tell anyone not to have children. They merely make the couple aware of their odds of having a normal child and leave the decisions to them. He also emphasized, ‘‘we are not smart enough yet to find a specific cause for an affected child in each specific case.” He noted that each couple’s pro- blem has its own specific diffi- culty. Although they can’t al- ways find causes, Dr. Jackson said that the clinic’s “first aim is to be absolutely sure of our diagnosis.” The clinics are held the first Wednesday of every-other- month at the Kirby Health Cen- ter. The Wilkes-Barre clinic operates in conjunction with a sister clinic which opened in September at Community Medical Center in Scranton. Be- tween them they bring the Jef- ferson College-based clinic to Northeastern Pennsylvania once a month. Appointments are now being taken for the Dec. 5 session at the Kirby Health Center. Pa- rents may make an appoint- ment for free counseling and laboratory diagnosis, if neces- sary, by calling the Wilkes- Barre March of Dimes office, 824-1345. ~ Counseling and lab work, on a private fee basis, could easily run $200. Dr. Jackson pointed out that only those covered by third party insurance policies will be billed for clinic service. No one will have to make per- sonal payments. Dr. Jackson asserted that a genetic counselor should be an M.D. or work closely with an M.D.. because of the necessity of being sure of correct diagno- sis. He also noted, however, that a counselor should often have the ability to be a ‘‘psycholo- gist’”’. Often guilt-blame pro- blems develop between the pa- rents of a child with a birth de- fect. Genetic counseling seeks to inform parents of physical, mental and emotional problems that their handicapped child might face, while giving them concise, medical information as to the possibility of that same defect striking their future children or grandchildren. Once thought to be rare, medical authorities today esti- mate that around five percent of all children are born with some kind of inherited birth defect. by Mrs. Ray Kelly 298-2149 Lillian Kershaw, Port Ricky, Fla.. is a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Seward. Mr. and Mrs. John MacMillan and family spent the past two weeks at the home of his sister, Mrs. George Jurista, Eaton- ville. 3 Pastor Edwin Bastian presid- ed in the a sence of the regular pastor at Luke's Lutheran Church a Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Gross, New Yorkghiity, spent the week- end with thr. and Mrs. George Sayre and Liza. Mr. and Mrs. William Hamer- sky and Mark, Manahawkin, N.J.. spent the weekend with Hearing Board Denies Request ‘Kingston Township zoning hearing board met last week and voted to deny the request of Michael Kester, Harris Hill Road, Trucksville, to establish a permanent mobile home site on his property. The site is pre- sently @2upied by trailers housing flood victims. Board members Richard Staub and Ambrose Gavigan voted against the request and John Welker voted in favor of the project. The decision was turned over to township solicitor Ben Jones III, to draw up a legally binding document. He presented the document to the board and they in turn gave it to the township manager, Michael Stanley. Mr. / Stanley stated that a copy had been sent by registered mail to Mr. Kester on Oct. 9. Mr. Kester can appeal the: decision to the Court of Appeals, Luzerne County. Stretch of 309 To Be Repaved Rep. Frank J. O’Connell (R- Luzerne) recently announced that 2 gusontract has been awarded, to the American Asphalt Company for the resurfacing of Route 309, from the intersection of Routes 415 and 309 at Elby’s Restaurant, in Dallas Borough, to the Wyoming County line, a distance of approximately 4.69 miles. He pointed out that the cost of the project will be $57,571. “In talking to Jack Banks, president of the American Asphalt Company, he assured me that every effort will be made to have the project completed before the end of the paving period in 1973,” Rep. y’Connell added. There is a correspondent in your area if you live in Noxen. Call Mrs. Ray Kelly 298-2149 Noxen her mother. Mrs. William En- gelman. She also visited other relatives. Mrs. Thomas Lane has re- turned to her home in Avenel, N.J. Her daughter, Mrs. Chris DeLeur, is living in her home at Noxen during the winter. ° Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn Mans- field, Lewistown, Idaho, are visiting at the homes of Stella Shonk. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Shonk and Agnes Butler. Agnes Butler is on the sick list at her home in Stull. Past Matrons and their hus- bands from District 21A, O.E.S., dined at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Crispell, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bested- er. Cheryl and Vernon Boyd, spent the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Territo. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Patton visited Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Correll, Carbondale, last week. Mr. and Mrs. Osbert Patton and family. Ebensburg, recent- ly called on Mr. and Mrs. Char- les Weaver and Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Patton. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bige- low, Charles and Kenneth, Barker, N.Y.. spent the week- end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bigelow. Mr. and Mrs. ( Grant Mahaffey. Oakland, Calif., spent the weekend at the home of Katherine Felegy. Richard Traver Sr. was taken to the General Hospital Mon- day. after he suffered a heart attack. Elizabeth Munkatchy and Lil- lian Lord spent Monday with Elizabeth’s mother. Mary Kal- mar, Scranton. Visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Fritz, Sunday, were Bruce Fritz, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Long, Pine Grove, and Lovina Heiser, Orwigsburg: Mildred Murphy and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Traver. recent guests at the home of Elmer Reese, left last week for a stay in Philadel- phia before leaving for their home in Edwards, Calif. ‘Mable Derby is a patient in the Tyler Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. William Mason, Endicott, N.Y. spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Joseph Hackling, and son, Carl. Mrs. Thomas Miller, Towanda, visit- ed her Monday, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shaneberger, El- mira, N.Y., and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Barton, Athens, visited Wednesday. Fred Coole, a recent General Hospital patient, has returned home where he is recuperating. Mr. and Mrs. Robert May and Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Bean spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. James Gillis at their home in Williamsport. Mr. and Mrs. Gillis are former Noxen resi-: dents. and Jacquards. 100 Stretch Nylon. Single Knit Nylon and Polyester and Acrylic Knits. $2.47 $1 $25 vp. Page 19 The Waters Family of Eden, N.C.. will be at the Dallas Junior High School Oct. 30. The’ singing-witness group is led by Maynard Waters. who not only sings, but is also general man- ager of the group’s affairs, along with his lovely wife, Kay, daughters, Teresa and Pam, sons, David and Steven, plus the pianist, Phyllis Ayers. The program will be pre- sented in a warm spiritual atmosphere. Songs will range from ‘‘Amazing Grace’ to the latest gospel song hits of the day such as. ‘Ten Thousand Years,” ‘It’s Worth It. All.” “I've Been on the Mountain.” “T'l1 Soon Be Gone.’ and others. The program is designed to be both inspiring and enjoyable. The Waters Family TV Show is produced in the facilities of the Christian Broadcasting Net- work in Portsmouth. Va., and is carried on its network from coast to coast. The program is seen as far west as Visalia, Calif., as far North as Detroit, Mich., and as far south and west as Dallas. Texas. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. The Osterhout Free Library of Wilkes-Barre will begin its Sunday evening lecture series this fall with an illustrated slide the board of the Osterhout, has been affiliated with art libraries for many years. She has worked Union Museum at the Cooper lecture on ‘Fun and Games in Library for the Arts of De- Art". to be presented by Mrs. coration in New York. the Charles L. Casper. of Dallas. Brooklyn Museum Library and I'he talk, which will illustrate the Frick Art Reference Lib- people's pastimes have rary. More recently she held the heen depicted by artists through position of head librarian of the the ages. will be presented Oct. Fine Arts Library of the Uni- 21 at 7:30 p.m.. in the reference versity of Pennsylvania. She is room of the library. at 71 S. a member of the Philadelphia Franklin St. A suggested read- Art Alliance. ing list of books that can serve ; to introduce people to art will be distributed. Mrs. Casper. The public is invited to attend the lecture. For reservations. call the library. at 823-0156. who serves on taste like it does. BROCHURE ON CIDER, happy birthday old cider mill..... real country apple cider no preservative added pressed in our 108 year old cider mill 83° $ ] 49 (PLUS DEPOSIT Halt Gallon Jug Gallon Jug if you've forgotten how good old time cider used to taste, let us refresh your memory... STOP IN FOR A TASTE Sincerely, Dick and Amy Open 7 Days a Week 10 A.M. TO 10 P.M. clislLinclively Louden Hill Farm :
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