i lt epi ot £ } PARKER PALMER to speak The third in a series of coopera- tive program ventures of the Campus Ministries Offices of Col- lege Misericordia and King’s Col- lege will be presented on Thursday, Feb. 2, at 8 p.m. in the Kennedy Lounge of College Misericordia. The feature Parker “The Violence of Our Know- legde..Peacemaking and Higher Writer-In-Residence at Pendle Hill, a Quaker Spiritual Residence Com- munity and Adult Study Center near Philadelphia. He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of California at Berkley and has taught at Georgetown University and Beloit College where he won the Teaching. Palmer is the author of numerous works including ‘‘To Know as we are Known,” “The Company of Strangers,” and the ‘‘Promis of Paradox,” as .well as many articles on the spirituality of education. The program, which is in response to the Bishops’ Peace Pas- ditional information can: be Ministry Office at either college. The fourth program in the series will be presented at King’s College in March. Church THE UNITED METHODIST HOMES GUILD set the date for May 11 and 12 for the Spring Festi- val and Bazaar. Proceeds from the Bazaar are used to better the qual- ity of life for the elderly living in the five homes of the United Homes for the Aging of the Wyoming Con: ference. The following churches will Be sponsoring the various booths, anyone wishing to contribute may contact the chairperson listed: Candy Booth, Kathryn Kramer (717-823-7517) - U.M. Churches of Wilkes-Barre, Fort Fort and Kings- ton. Baked Goods Booth, Bea Ocke- house (717-675-3031) - U.M. Churches of Carverton, Orange, Centermore- land, So. Auburn, Montrose and So. Montrose. Jewelry Booth, Mrs. Elwood Patton (717-298-2338) - U.M. Churches of Kunkle, Huntsville and Noxen. Attic Treasures, Alice Borthwick (717-675-2939) - U.M. Churches of Glen Lyon, Shavertown, Trucksville- and Centermoreland. House and Garden, Claire Klein- of Harveys Lake, Dallas, Pittston, W. Pittston, So. Auburn and Lehman. Novelties Booth, Ruth Thomas, (717-457-2660) - U.M. Churches of Avoca, Luzerne, Duryea and Moosic. Manor and Book Booth, Beverly Payne (717-836-2983). Clothing Booth, Louise Stevens (717-278-2749) - U. M. Churches of Wyalusing, Mehoopany and Meshop- pen. Childrens Treasures, Louise Clark (717-378-2391) - U.M. Churches of Lake Winola and Camptown. Lunches, Doris Silk (717-836-1063) U.M. Churches of Tunkhannock, Meshoppen, Nanticoke, Ashley, Sugar Notch, Falls and E. Lemon. © THE FOLLOWING IS THE CAL- ENDAR OF EVENTS for the Shav- ertown United Methodist Church: Wednesday, Feb. 1, 7:15 p.m. Bible Study group meeting. Thursday, Feb. 2, 10:30 a.m. Bible Study meeting. Saturday, Feb. 4, 6:45 p.m.. Cou- Rooms. Sunday, Feb. 5, 9:45 a.m. Church school, classes for youth and ele- mentary and all. ages; 11 am. Morning worship, sermon by the Rev. Wert, pastor, ‘‘Salt + Light — Rightousness’’; 7:30 p.m. The Re- Creation Singers in concert. The group of approximately 12 young people are from Susquehanna Uni- versity. Tuesday, Feb. 7, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Church School workers conference. Wednesday, Feb. 8, 7:15 p.m. Bible Study group will meet. Arrangements for Wyoming Valley’s 1984 Fine'Arts Fiesta are gaining momentum, as various committees meet to make their plans for the 29th annual Fiesta. It will be held on Public Square in Downtown Wilkes-Barre, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 17, 18, 19 and 20. The announcement came from David G. Wilson, president of the Fine Arts Fiesta. A general planning session of Fiesta officers, directors, and prin- cipal committee chairmen was held recently to outline proposals to 4 On the agenda were suggestions to provide improved shelter for the craftspersons who display and dem- onstrate their arts and crafts during the Fiesta; for the various arts exhibits and displays; and for the food service establishments. A special committee, working in cooperation with the grounds com- mittee, will explore a number of possible improvements including larger, more secure, and more suit- able tents for this purpose. Each year the Fiesta involves more than 1500 volunteers ranging from highly skilled professionals in the visual and performing arts, to talented amateurs, assisted by a large group of ‘helping hands,” without whom the successful pres- entation of «the four-day program would not be possible. The president stressed the contin- uing need to involve additional vol- unteers, amateurs and profession- als, in every phase of Fiesta Beginning February 1, local rep- resentatives of the U.S. Bureau of the Census will visit selected house- holds in ‘the area to conduct the Survey of Income and Program Participation, James F. Holmes, Director of the Bureau’s Regional Office in Philadelphia announced today. This survey is being conducted in response to the need for better information on the economic well- being of the U.S. population. Infor- mation collected will be used to determine how selected government programs are working; and to help policiy makers consider what changes are needed to make pro- ‘grams more effective. activity. A number of public-spirited groups each year have volunteered to perform needed services for the Fiesta, and it is hoped that these and other groups will continue to make themselves available. Mr. Wilson also urged performing groups, as well as craftspersons, to contact the Fiesta. In all cases, those applying should provide as much detail as possible about their capabilities and talents. Every applicant will be given careful con- sideration. All crafts and art are juried. The same invitation is extended to groups which may wish to be con- sidered .in connection with food service. The Fiesta is always on the lookout for unusual, ethnic food items. Those interested should include details of their menu, their facilities, and requirements. All persons interested in partici- pating in the Fiesta are urged to write to: Fine Arts Fiesta, Post Office Box 2053, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703. Officers and directors of the Fine Arts Fiesta are David G. Wilson, president; Carol Fetterolf, vice- president; Howard Fedrick secre- tary; Jeffrey E. Picker, treasurer; Alfred S. Groh and Mrs. B. Todd Maguire, advisors; Murray Popky, past president, Brian J. Benedetti, Mary Ellen Neiman, Alfred Seidel, David Frey, Beverly Stavish, Janet Stavish-Kaufer, Helen McDonald, Helen Grebski, directors; Adelia Stevens ‘and Mrs. Harry B. Schooley, honorary directors. Area households are among 18,000 nationwide taking part in the survey. Interviewers will gather information on jobs, earnings, par- ticipation in various government programs, and population charac- teristics. Summary data from the survey will be published periodi- cally. Information supplied by people taking part in the survey will be kept confidential under provisions of Title 13 of the U.S. Code. The information will be used only to prepare statistical summaries from which no individual or household can be identified. Representatives conducting the interviews will carry credentials identifying them as Census Bureau employees. REV. CLIFF JONES of the Hunts- ville Christian Church has announced the church sermons for the next severasl weeks: They are: Jan. 29 Go-Listen- Share; Feb. 5, Body Mechanics (I Corinthians 12); Feb. 12, I've Been Used-Joyfully (Jeremiah 1:1-10), The January 29 sermon will be presented by Rick Yanalunas as part of Laity Sunday. Mr. yanalunas is a long-time member of the church and he will be the main celebrant of the service designed to exemplify the importance of the laity in the ministry and mission of the Chris- tian Church. Visitors are welcome to all serv- ices (which begin at 9:30 a.m.) at the church located near the Hunts- ville Dam. For information, call Pastor Jones at 675-0611. Courses NESBITT MEMORIAL HOSPI- TAL’S EDUCATION DEPART- MENT is once again sponsoring a “Guide to Better Babysitting” pro- gram. The course will be held in the classroom of the Nesbitt Medical Arts Building, adjacent to the hospi- tal, days, Feb. 8, 15 and 22, from 4 to 5 p.m. ‘The cours, under the direction of Mary Stoneham, R.N., is designed to teach area teenagers the skills of competent babysitting. The proper care for infants and young children including safety, first aid treatment and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation will be stressed. Those interested in this three- week course may register by con- tacting the education department at 288-1411, extension 4035, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. THE VICTIMS RESOURCE CENTER: Comprehensive Services for Rape and Sexual Abuses will be starting a new series of volunteer training sessions. Day and evening sessions will be scheduled according to enrollment. Volunteers are needed to work directly with victims as sexual assault counselors. People are also needed for committee work and the Speakers Bureau. In addition, vol- unteer opportunities .are available for child care and general office work. No experience is necessary, all training is provided. For further information or to make an appointment call 823-0766. Meetings INCOME TAX MEETINGS have been scheduled at several locations in Luzerne County to explain tax laws as they pertain to filing farm schedules. According to County Agent E.V. Chadwick, changes have been made in mechods of computing deprecia- tion and investment credit. Farmers may wish to understand the expen- sing of capital purchases in filing the 1983 return. The meetings conducted by the Luzerne County Extension Associa- tion will be held at the following times and locations: Feb. 3, Briggsville Mt. Zion Water Street Annex Extension Office at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 9, Northwest High school, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 15, Ag Service Center, Nanti- coke, 1 p.m. Individual assistance will be pro- vided by calling the Extension Office for appointments. Phone 825- 1701 or 459-0736 (Hazleton area). DISABLED AMERICAN VETER- ANS CHAPTER 9, Wilkes-Barre, will conduct a meeting on Monday, Feb. 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the Parsons VFW, Wilkes-Barre. Commander Richard Pierce will preside. All officers and members are urged to attend. Items on the agenda include membership and hospital activities and reports by Paul Migatu’ski, DAVS representative. Refreshments will be served. THE LAKE-LEHMAN BOOSTER CLUB will meet Thursday, Feb.: 2, at 8 p.m. at the Castle Inn, Dallas. BACK MOUNTAIN BASEBALL will hold a membership meeting on Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Dallas Legion. All coaches, managers, vol- unteers and interested parties are urged to attend. Programs REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for John Powell’s, “Fully Alive Experience.” Beginning Monday, Feb. 6 the program continues and demands a commitment of 10 consecutive weeks. The last session is Monday, April 9. For your convenience ther “Fully Alive Experience” is being offered bot hmorning (9:45-11:45) and evening (7:30-9:30) sessions. Babysitting is provided for the morning sessions only. The “Fully Alive Program’ is a group experience to learn how to review and revise the personal per- ceptions of reality which control your life. Each participant receives a notebook and keeps a personal record of the input sessions which helps to evaluate and clarify life values and goals. The facilitator for the program will be a member of the Fatima Center staff. For further information- registra- tion please call Fatima Center 344- 1600. THE ‘LEHMAN FIRE CO. LADIES AUXILIARY has invited the Back Mountain Kiwanis and Lake-Lehman Key Club to finger- print the children of that area, pre- school and up, on Saturday, Feb. 4 and Saturday, Feb. 11 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Lehman fire Hall. Fingerprinting program is free and fingerprints are to be taken home by parents. All children must be aaccompanied by an adult and have written parental permission if accompanied by someone other than a parent. The Ladies Auxiliary will also conduct a bake sale at this time. COLLEGE MISERICORDIA’S CULTURAL EVENT SERIES will present ‘‘The Art of Creation: The Making of a’ Dance,” on Thursday, Feb. 79, at 8:30 p.m. in Walsh Auditorium. The two-hour presentation will be conducted by Danceteller, a profes- sional dance company in residence at Wilson College. This unique group draws from the arts and humanities to heighten the general public’s awareness of how dance is created. The basic elements of cho- reography, and a discussion of crea- tion processes .will be presented. There will also be demonstrations of the techniques of five ‘major cho- reographers. formed for more than a quarter of a million people in more than 200 concerts throughout the nation. Many people consider the act of artistic creation a mysterious and essentially unknowable realm. Through this program, participants will develop a fuller understanding of the arts and a better grasp of what the creative process is. The public is invited to attend free of charge. A “FRESH START’ STOP SMOKING GROUP PROGRAM will be held at the Penn State Lehman campus beginning Wednesday, Feb. faculty, and community members. The four session series will be day, Feb. 1, Friday, Feb. 3, Wednes- day, Feb. 8 and Friday, Feb. 10 at the Hayfield Houseon the Lehman campus. The program is free of charge. The clinic is sponsored by Rural Health Corporation of Northeastern Pennsylvania, the American Cancer Society, and Penn State University. Marian Sherman, M.S.N., R.N., Health Promotion Coordinator for Rural Health Corp. will conduct the series. “Fresh Start” is designed to aid participants in their efforts to stop smoking by providing essential information and successful strate- gies needed to change their smoking habit. Interested persons may pre-regis- ter for the program by calling Rural Health Corporation at 825-8741. “STROKE - NEW WAYS TO IDENTIFY THE AT-RISK INDI- VIDUAL” will be the topic of a lecture given by Joseph Toglia, M.D., Professor of Neurology, Temple University School of Medi- cine. The program will be con- ducted on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 11 a.m. in the Nesbitt Memorial Hospi- tal’s Medical Arts Building class- ton.: The lecture is sponsered by Nes- bitt Memorial Hospital in conjunc- tion with Temple University School of Medicine. Dr. Toglia’s presenta- tion is the sixth in a series of lectures in the hospital’s Continuing Physician Education Program whieh is conducted September through May under the direction of Dr. William H. Boyle, chairman of Nesbitt Memorial Hospital’s Educa- tion and Library Committee. The nine-month program, which is approved by the American Medical Association and the American Acad- emy of Family Practitioners, is designed to keep physicians and health care professionals up-to-date on the newest practices in medicine. The series of lectures is supported in part by a grant from Merck, Sharp & Dohme, Eli Lily, Upjohn, Ciba and Mead Johnson. Show THE 29TH ANNUAL EASTERN SPORTS AND OUTDOOR SHOW is slated for Feb. 4 through Feb. 12 at the State Farm Show Building, Har- risburg. There will be feature events such as duck decoy painting and carving contests, the fly-tying contests, the 10th annual turkey calling contest, a duck calling contest, the daily arch- ery contest, fishing clinics and much more. Show hours are Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and weekdays, noon to 10 p.m. Tickets for the Sports Show are $4.50 for adults and $2.50 for chil- dren under 12. Plenty of parking is available. The State Farm Show Building is located off the Cameron Street Exit of Interstate 81. Drives THE BACK MOUNTAIN BLOOD COUNCIL of the Red Cross urges all blood donors to visit the blood- mobile to be held at the Dallas United Methodist Church on Monday, Feb. 13 between the hours The Sinfonia da Camera will open its belated 1984 season with a Sunday afternoon concert Feb. 5 at 3 p.m. in College Misericordia’s Walsh Auditorium. Principal soloist of the concert will be pianist ediction’”’ for piano. and strings by Lizst. Anyone interested in. attend- ing may purchase ticket at the door prior to the performance. Mr. Hrynkiw is a native of Wilkes- Barre. He received his B.A. in Music from Wilkes College where he studied with Ann Liva and his M.A. from the Manhattan School of Music where he won the Frank Huntington Beebe Award and the Harold Baur Award, the school’s highest honor. Mr. Hrynkiw’s career has stretched past the national bounda- ries of his U.S. performances at the likes of Kennedy ‘Center, Constitu- tion Hall, and the Library of Con- gress in Washington, D.C., Lincoln Center, N.Y. and the Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series in Chicago. In October of 1967, he won the gold medal in the Geneval Competition and played concerts in London, Vienna, Amsterdam, the Hague and Berlin. Presently, Mr. Hrynkiw tours with cellist Gilberto Munguia, mez- zosoprano Renata Babak (recently defected star of the Bolshoi Opera), the New American Trio, the Hillyer- Lucarelli-Hrynkiw Trio and the Audubon Quartet. He is acclaimed one of the most sought-after eham- ber music players in America and has recorded for Lyrichord, Laurel- Protone, Golden Age and for Musi- cal Heritage Society. The concert program also includes Antonio Vivaldi’s Concerto Grosso op. 3 No. 11 in d minor for two violins, cello and strings featur- ing our local violin soloists Ferdi- nand R. Liva Jr. and Martin Sta- ~ nell. The Sinfonia will perform Husted’s ‘‘Fugue for Strings’, Mozart’s “Fugue in g minor, K 401” arranged by Mosco Carner, and R. Vaughn Williams’ ‘Fantasia on a Theme by Tallis’. 3 The Sinfonia is a chamber group comprised of local talent and it depends on local patronage for its support. If you would like to attend this concert, tickets may be pur- chased at the door. The Newcomers Club of Wyoming Valley will hold its first meeting for the 1984 season on Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 7:45 p.m. in the Dorranceton United Methodist Church, Wyoming Avenue, Kingston. Guest speaker will be Marion Connor from WBRE-TV/Channel 28. All newcomers to the Wyoming Valley are welcome to join the club, which is both a social and a service * organization. Baby sitting services will be pro- vided. Donors in blood group “0” are especially. asked to come and give that gift of life. Trips THE DALLAS BAND BOOSTERS met recently and finalized plans for in Nashville, Tenn. The festival will be held April 26-30. The award-winning Dallas High School Band, under the direction of David C. Benn, will compete in the field show, concert and jazz band competition. Anyone wishing to chaperone on this trip is asked to contact Ethel MacAvoy, president, at 696-3109. The next scheduled meeting of the club will be held Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. All boosters are urged to attend: Theater TRYOUTS FOR ‘‘SOUTH PACIFIC,” the third production of the 20th Anniversary Season of Showcase Theatre of Wilkes-Barre are scheduled for Feb. 1, 2 and 3, according to President Robert Hen- sley, Wilkes-Barre. Site for the tryouts will be the Showcase Theatre Building located on St. Claire Street, Miners Mills, 7:30 p.m. each evening listed above. Play director will be Jane Tomas- setti of Trucksville who encouraged area residents interested in the pro- duction to make plans on attending the scheduled “‘tryouts’ on Feb. 1, 2 and 3. : The cast of ‘South Pacific” calls for women and men, age 17 and up...plus a boy and girl between age 8 and 12. Roles for men are singing and non-singing...while roles for women are all singing, exept for that of ‘‘Liat”, the nature girl. Performance dates of ‘‘South Pacific” by Showcase Theatre are May 4, 5 and 6, at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Per- forming Arts, campus of Wilkes- College, Wilkes-Barre. Clubs THE GREATER WILKES- BARRE CHAMBER OF COM- MERCE’S COMMERCE CLUB is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 3, at Genetti’s Best Western beginning at 11:45 a.m Guest speaker will be Robert Kis- tler, the newly appointed Director of the Philadelphia Ofice of the U.S. Department of Commerce, the fed- eral agency with primary pesponsi- bility for promoting U.S. exports. Kistler is a career international trade specialist. Before coming to Philadelphia, he directed Com- merce offices in Arkansas and of the Department’s New Jersey Office, and as an international trade specialist in California. Reservations may be made by: calling 823-2101. The cost is $8. for members and $10. for non-members. 4
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