ARS RC v MARY | aur sarAlderson United Methodist Church will sponsor a concert by the Orpheus Choral Society on Sunday, December 2nd, 7:30 p.m. at the +ehurch. This will be the first in a series of Christmas concerts to be given by Orpheus, in the area, during December. Director is Gordon Evans and accompanist is Carol Evans. Back Mountain people singing with the group are: William Clewell, Marie Troxel, Margaret Rowett, Arline Klinger, Martha Dilly, Dorothy Adams, Betty Meeker, Mildred Smith, Susan Lauer and Eleanor Vojtko. Tickets will be available from ' Official Board and Choir mem- bers and at the door the night of the concert. by Joan Kingsbury - If you own a horse, where would you take it for surgery? Before July of this year, area horse owners would have had to travel for three hours if their animal required an operation. Fortunately, our area now has its own equine veterinary, Dr. John Shaskas, who is in the process of renovating the riding center on Machell Avenue in Dallas. A native of Hanover Township, Shaskas is the son of John and Arlene Shaskas. He received his undergraduate degree at Wilkes College, his master’s and Doctor of Veterinary = Medicine Degree from Purdue University in Indiana. Be- fore establishing his Dallas practice on July 15, Shaskas was associated with the veterinary firm of Dr. Farleigh and Dr. Hyssong in Hazleton for one year, the world of veterinary medicine occurred when Shaskas was a junior at Wilkes College. During that year Shaskas, for- merly a medical student, spent a large amount of time caring for research animals, thus sparking his interest in veterinary medicine. While studying at Purdue, Shaskas worked with a vet who had strictly an equine practice, which proved to be a most interesting field for him. Shaskas spent this summer working at Pocono Downs caring for the race ' horses. Sometimes working 16 hours a day, he had the about lameness and over- worked muscles. Shaskas says that most race horse care of their. caumals. an. Non-Resident (Hunting Only) Muzzle Loading Archery NEAT'S FOOT OIL ‘FoR SHOES, HARNESS, 5! 1SADDLES ALL LEATHER . 2 Pint Cans * Fiebling’s “SADDLE SOAP SNOW. PROOF 1111, WATERPROOFS AND “"RECONDITIONS LEATHER iC Quick Service A96R5-5121 SIGNS “NO HUNTING” “PRIVATE PROPERTY" “NO TRESPASSING” °Leads °*Medicines *Dog Collars *Chaing Transparent Plastic HUNTING LICENSE HOLDERS FLEA COLLARS Easy Parking 675-3366 The weekly ee of the Back Mt. Kiwanis Club was held Saturday Nov. 17th at the Mark II Resturant, Dallas. Club President Bill Coburn presided. Honored guests attending the meeting were members of the clergy from the Back Mt. Area. Other visitors attending the meeting were: George McCutcheon Lt. Governor of Division 15, members of the Dallas Kiwanis, and also members of the Wilkes-Barre Kiwanis. On Dec. 8th members of the Back Mt. Kiwanis Club will hold their bi- rigging races by the use of drugs often run rampant, Shaskas says that for the most part this is strictly medication for high blood pressure, sore muscles, vitamins and hormones but not drugs to improve racing ability. The ‘equine center, is equipped with a standing surgery which is uded to perform operations under local anethesia such as gelding, cutting jack cords, stitching lacerations and suturing. By next year, Shaskas hopes to have installed a hydraulic operating table. A hydraulic table is used to operate on broken legs, remove bone chips, repair birth defects in colts and other operable problems. Renovations to the equine center include installation of concrete floors and stalls and enclosing one end that eventually may be used as a small animal clinic. Shaskas is in the process of helping the ACMI Company develop a flexible fiberoptic scope which is used to find in- ternal bleeding or lumps in the throat. By February he hopes to have a scope and an x-ray machine at the clinic. The center provides an area for private boarding. Currently, 17 horses are residents there. For exercising an indoor arena is available. The center staff includes barn manager Janet Roe and helpers, Terri Hislop and Kathy Lostrezwski. According to Shaskas, horses receive around the clock attention at the clinic. He remarked, “This is a clinic for very sick horses, those who are badly cut up and those requiring frequent medication’. One recent patient, Billy S. Under, monthly paper drive. The drive will be held in the rear - of the Offset Paperback Company, Dallas. It will begin at 9 a.m. and it will conclude at noon. During the past week guests of the Dallas Motel were treated to a Bingo Party by members of the Back Mt. Kiwanis. This is a weekly affair sponsored by the Back Mt. Kiwanis. Also on Sunday, Nov. 18th, a special board of directors meeting was held by the Back Mt. Kiwanis Club at the Mark II Resturant, Dallas. - The Dallas Fireand Ambulance Auxiliary, with the help of the men, Wilkes-Barre 10-8 Daily 825-0355 are now wrking each Wednesday night at the Library Barn to fill orders for the Vigil candles. Each kit contains candles, white bags and sand to sturdy the bags. Candles can be purchased for $2 a dozen. One half dozen can also be pur- chased. Members of the auxiliary are contacting each street, but if residents are missed, please come to the barn on Wednesday evening and orders will be filled. Anyone can come and buy the kits. Lets make this another beautiful Christmas Eve. The saying is that these vigil candles light the way for the coming of the Christ Child. Jadush ill George Jadush Sr. of Birch St., Swoyersville is a medical patient at the Nesbitt Hospital, his family friends and neigh- bors wish him a speedy recovery and hope to see him up and around soon. George is the supervisor of erecting garages for Brocca Construction Co. of Swoyersville. came into the clinic with a badly lacerated leg with some cut tendons. This is usually a very serious situation, sometimes requiring destruction of the horse. However after putting 18 stitches in the wound and observing and caring for Billy S. Under for five days at the clinic, the leg is now healing nicely, kicking almost as good as ever. Shaskas owns two horses of his own, Tuffy and Cookie. A horseback riding enthusiast, he started riding 10 years ago after purchasing Tuffy. Shaskas enjoys trail riding and has done some show riding. An outdoorsman, he enjoys fishing, hunting, hiking and skiing. A beagle named Charlie and Chip, a springer spaniel, are Shaskas frequent clinic companions. PAGE NINE According Shaskas, visitors are welcome to view operations and procedures. Anyone in- terested in veterinary medicine who would like to visit can do so by making prior arrangements by phone. to’ Dr. Tips begins. fing.) The Altar and Rosary Society of Gate of Heaven Church, Dallas, will hold their Christmas party on Dec. 6th at the Knights of Columbus, Main St., in Luzerne. The evening will begin with punch at 6:30 p.m. by “Harmony”, the girls’ be awarded. the nursing homes will be accepted that night. Gifts what they contain. For reservations call Ruth Farris, 675-1703 or Nancy Parsons, 675-4486. Mr...and Mrs. Walter observe their 18th wed- ding, .canniversary. . on Friday, Neyvember 23. They were married on November 23, 1961, in St. Mary’s R.C. Church, Duryea, by Rev. Stanley Schuman, pastor. Mrs. Placek is the former Miss Barbara Swantkowski, daughter of Mrs. Celestine Swan- tkowski and the late Chester Swantkowski of Duryea. She is a graduate of the Nurses Training School at Robert Packer Memorial Hospital at Sayre, Pa., and received a bachelor of science degree in psychology from Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre. She is completing studies for a master’s degree in health services administration at Marywood College, Scranton. Placek is a 1957 graduate of West Pittston High School. He received his bachelor of science degree in science education from Wilkes College, = Wilkes-Barre, and a master’s degree in education from Penn State University. He is the son of Mrs. Mary Placek and the late Walter Placek of Dupont and is an assistant professor of physics at Wilkes College in Wilkes-Barre. He also is a member of the Wyoming Area School Mr. and Mrs. Placek are parentsiiof three children: Allison, David, and Adrienne. should be rapidly reheated to 165 degrees Fahrenheit or foods.) nttrimraittsesitistitintititee 2 Aad RRA “ 4 holiday gift ty —— Hi from us to You it h / Wie ai Free. 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