Baloga Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Sarnak, 635 Church Street, Swoyersville announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary- Jo, to Joseph P. Baloga, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Baloga, 445 Madison St., Wilkes- Barre. Miss Sarnak is a graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School. She is employed as an optician at Boscov’s Sarnak Optical Center, Wilkes- Barre. Mr. Baloga is a graduate of Bishop Hoban High School. He is em- ployed by Sheps Masonry, Wilkes-Barre. Mary-Jo is the grand- daughter of Mrs. George Haduch of Red Rock and Swoyersville. The wedding will be solemnized April 16, in Sacred Heart Church, Wilkes-Barre. 80TH BIRTHDAY--Mrs. Helen Dennis of 15 Jay St., Swoyersville recently celebrated her 80th birthday. This fine lady was honored with a birthday party by her children at Perugino’s Restaurant in Luzerne. Those in attendance besides the guest of honor were Eleanor and Joe “Red’’ Cheskiewicz, Helen and Vince Dennis, Cindy Dennis, Dolores Fetchko and guest, Claire Bernoski, Leonard Dennis and grandson, Joseph Cheskiewicz Jr. Mrs. Dennis received many cards and well wishes from her family and friends. She is very active and likes to take mini trips. Congratulations to a terrific woman. Bowling PAGE NINE SWOYERSVILLE BO- WLERETTE LEAGUE Top bowlers for the week were Mary Ulichney 545, Mary Ann Romanowsky 543, Eleanor Kuzma 537, JoAnn Stefanko 536, Ann Eustice 533, Bernie Greco 531, Heidi Cook 528, Shirley Yenalevitch 5289, Sophie Zimniski 520 and Doris Brace 520. Standings: Z&B Body Shop 10-2, Midway Restaurant 8-4, Perzia Insurance and Bayo’s Cafe 7Y%-4%, Hi Q TV and College Misericordia 6-6, Rich’s Service and Kalinosky Landscape 5-7, Lucky Imports 3-9, Pizza Perfect 2-10. -0- TOP WEST BOWLERS John Wilcox 259-279-255- 793, 236-212-256-704; Marge Stelm 576, JoAnn Stefanko 547, Rich Inter- SIDE ewicz 556-630; Andrea Dicton 479, Gerri Stuchkus 541, John Chacko Jr., 652, 666, 660; Ron Coutts 608, Junie Audie 606, Bob Zukosky 634, Bob Rish 579, Bernie Kosceliski 670, 565, 645; Art Cagigas 759, 688; Leo Orlandini 528, Bill Holena Jr. 612, 625, 624; John Mizenko 603, Joe Tirpak 617, Rob Yakus 555, Ron Raho 550, Jim Caladie 541, Steve Kovacs 530, Brian Lewis 539-663; Ed Skrabut 535, Bill DiBuo 526, Marge Dorish 432, Mary Maximovicz 545-520, Eleane Newhart 505, Andy Kundrat 581, Dr. Angelo Picchi 540, John Shendock 627, Jay Kolesar 488, Ed Sidelko 475, Jim Mizenko 644, Don Jones 611, Stan Klecha 627, Barney Weber 590, Shirley Yenalevitch 541, Bigo 557, Jack Kurent 508, Roy Baker 562, Steve Shampack 549, Bill Doran 586, Rose Roback 461, Marie Gurnari 479, Janice Weiss 537, Mike Hardik 589, Jerry Mizenko 608, Charley Syuroid. 588, Joe Walko 583, Phil Perzia 556, Rich Mizenko 553, Bernie Gawlas 533, Marie Marth 511, John Kolaski 519, Carole Koc 554, Cathy Hardik 528, 466; Rose Caladie 497, 458; JoAnn Stefanko 489, Jo Keller 503, Susie Rifenbery 484, Trish Malloy 478, Angie Grivensky 476, Maryann Pinkowski 470, Millie Smith 455, Shirley Kor- mos 438, Betsy Tribendis 438, Jerry Campbell 549, Donny Harry 557, Bill Ostroskie 550, Jim O'Gorman 542, Chris Piento 538, Jeff O’Malia 533, Tom Kosmala 523, Jeff Iorio 495, Mike Mayerski 494, Jack Kurent 493. ] 40: CHACKO’S' PREP MIXED BOWLING LEAGUE . The weatherman prevented the boys and girls from bowling in the Jerry Lewis Bowl-A-Thon to benefit, Muscular Dystrophy Association. This is the kids’ big day, they, the kids go out and get sponsor’s who, will pay the children one cent to five cents or even more for each pin. Last year the league was one of the best in raising money for Jerry’s Kids, this year the coaches Nancy Wilcox and JoAnn Stefanko are hoping for the same results or better, because the kids are better bowlers this year. This year the Association Tournament will be held at Stanton Lanes, Wilkes-Barre, March 12. Last year we had a couple teams make it to the state finals, also one of the senior boys, made it to the national finals. Nancy and JoAnn will be at the lanes rooting for the Prep Mixed Leaguers to go all the way to the finals. The parents are all behind the ‘boys and girls from Chacko’s Lanes. The public is in- vited to see the young- sters in action at Chacko’s Lanes every Saturday morning, and get to Stanton Lanes March 12 to see their children bowl with the best from other bowling houses. The Confraternity of Christian Mothers of Holy Trinity Parish of Hughes St., Swoyersville will meet this Sunday, Feb. 27, at 7:15 p.m. in the school auditorium. Chairman is Arlene Adamchak, assisted by Maryanne Magyschak, fifth grade mothers and graduate mothers. Serving on the com- mittee will be Phyllis Balberchak, Diane Swanek, Martha Dorman, Joan Hudak, Ann Kovaleski, Margaret Kruzlik, Ludmilla Kudela, Margaret Lawrence, Marie Legitsky, Elizabeth Lukesh, Tillie Dorman, Josephine Vikara, Anna Horance, Julia Kocik, Margaret Krogulski, Helen Kubic, Also on the committe are Kathleen Kuhar, Ann Lavenda, Carol Long and Ann Lipinsky. The reception for First Holy Communion will take place on Sunday, April 10. Breakfast will be served to the First Communicants after Mass. Chairman is Mary Lou DiBuo, assisted by Beth Willison. They will remain after the regular meeting with their committees to formulate plans for the communion event. Requested to be at the Communion planning meeting are the following: Helen Czer- niak, Irene Dubiel, Mary B. Filler, Margaret Kruzlik, Ann Levanda, Bernadette Propuxolenis, Josephine Savinski, Marie Yamrus, Tillie Dorman. Others asked to attend the communion meeting are Arlene Adamchak, Antoinette Dombroski, Matilda Dorman, Julia Kocik, Mary Kuhar, Elizabeth Lukesh, Margaret Sadusky, Mary Vozniak, Joanne Baker. The annual Quilt Bingo will be held on Sunday, April 17, in the upper and lower levels of the school auditorium. The, fourth Sunday of the month is Communion Sunday when the mem- bers of the Confraternity will receive in a body at the 9 a.m. Mass. Msgr. Michael C. Polcha is moderator and pastor. Madeline Barush is president of the society. Twenty-one grade 9 students of Wyoming Valley West High School have been awarded Certificates of Merit for having scored in the 90th or higher percentile nationally in the National Educational Dévelopment Test. The NEDT battery is used to measure broad aspects of students’ development and to compare each one’s development with his or her current potential for achievement. The general test con- sists of six tests—-the test of learning ability and five tests of educational development, English usage, mathematics usage, social studies reading, natural sciences reading, and word usage. In addition to a score on measure of performance on all five educational development tests provides an index of overall educational development. The NEDT program has four objectives, to help students better un- derstand their academic strengths and weaknesses," Stor “help teachers and counselors better understand the instructional and guidance needs of in- dividual students, to help school administrators better understand the strengths and weaknesses of their school curriculum and to help school per- sonnel identify academicall’ talented students who should be encouraged to extend their education beyond high school. Tibus. Carol Polachek, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Polachek, Lackawanna Avenue, Swoyersville is making her presence felt at St. Joseph’s Lady Hawks, Philadelphia just as she did at Bishop O’Reilly High four years ago. Carol is a candidate for All american academic honors. She recently set a new Lady Hawk scoring mark by hitting for 36 points against Princeton. She is a senior guard- forward and hoping to lead the Lady Hawks into the "Atlantic Conference playoffs. Carol has 874 points and has five more regular season games to play. She will be shooting for the 1000 or better marks She scored 1,472 at Bishop O'Reilly. We’ll be looking for- ward to seeing her on TV in the playoffs. Rep. Frank Coslett commended granted to the volunter organizations and no MR. AND MRS. GERARD COUSIN, Wyoming Avenue, Forty Fort, will celebrate their 5th wedding anniversary Friday. They were wed on Feb. 25, 1978. Mrs. Cousin is the former Susan Jumper, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Jumper of ymouth. Cousin is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cousin, Maple Drive, Swoyersville. The Cousins are the parents of two daughters, Trinace and Erin. Mr. Cousin is associated with Steck Metal Co., Forty Fort. Gerry is also an active member of No. 1 Hose Co., Scott Street, Swoyersville. American Red Cross, Wyoming Valley Chapter, announced the scheduling of a course to train Water Safety instructors. These instructors will then be qualified to teach all Red Cross swimming courses from beginner through advanced lifesaving. Those interested in taking ‘this course must be 17- years old and hold a current certificate in ad- vanced lifesaving. The class will meet at the Wyoming Valley West High School pool, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, from 7-10 p.m. The course will start on March 1 and run through April 13. There will be a holiday break scheduled for the convenience of the group. To register contact Safety Services at 823-7161. has ever Pennsylvania’s volunteer fire and rescue companies for their perfect record in the state’s Volunteer Loan Assistance Program. The Luzerne County lawmaker noted that 953 low-interest loans totaling $24,202,727 have been company defaulted on a loan. The loans are provided at two percent annual interest primarily to replace outmoded and. unsafe equipment or buildings. According. to Coslett, ! 3 TON COME-A-LONG f 1,403 loan applications have been received since the program began six years ago and only nine of them were not approved, while 59 were withdrawn. ¥ Gheet Them with Cards Joe Ranieli R.Ph. FRIED LOBSTER 35% 9% CRABS 3377 R, FRESH CLAMS,