In order to help individuals cope with some of life’s ‘stressful and problematic situations, the Office of Continuing Education at Luzerne County Community College is offering a variety of ‘growth enhancing non-credit The following seminars and Creative Living, Feb. 21; ‘Biofeedback: Bahavioral Medicine Applications, Feb. 21; Increasing Speed of Reading . Comprehension, Feb. 21; New ‘You Are Somebody Special, Feb. 22; Single Parenting, April 2 and ‘Eliminating Self-Defeating ' All of the courses will be held at the college’s main campus in ‘Nanticoke and will meet in the evening, one night a week, ranging ~ The primary emphasis of the courses will be dealing with the specific problems mentioned. For further information on the _or for a complete schedule of “session dates and times, contact . the Office of Continuing Education at Luzerne County Community College, 829-7477. . Jazzercise classes will begin on Township School. The classes, which will continue for eight “weeks, will be held every Tuesday ‘and Thursday evening from 7 to 8 - Cost is $16 for every class and $8 for one class per week. Classes will ‘be held in the school gymnasium, ‘Church St., Dallas. Anyone desiring to register may do so by contacting Diane Hozempa at 675-2483. ‘Workshops a “Good Grooming” Workshop will be offered on Saturday, March '3 and 10, from 8:45 - 12:30 at the Wyoming Valley Chapter House. ‘Topics covered will be of interest “fo al lages. Red Cross Certificates will be awarded to those attending ‘both sessions. Workshop fee will be ‘charged to cover the most of materials and refreshments. Workshop sessions will incluce: body and hair care, kitchen cosmetics, keeping fit with exercise, nutrition and diet, fabric care and selection. Instructors for the sessions will be: Faye Brown, In-Vogue; Henrietta Scavo, Lady Vogue Salon; Mary Schiowitz, Simon’s Fabricland; Grace i v es Armillay, RDA, Rural Health; Kathy Moscatello, LPN. . Registration is limited. Cal Wyoming Valley Chapter House (823-7161) to receive application. Dances The Kiwanis Club of Dallas in- vites the public to its Sweetheart Dance scheduled for Friday, Feb. Country Club. Music will be provided by ‘The Reflections.” A cocktail hour will precede the dancing and a break- fast buffet will be served. - For reservations, contact any of the following: John or Pat Luke, chairpersons; Line or Bernie Lindquist, or Reese or Sybil Pelton. Mr. Lindquist is club president. Meetings The monthly meeting of the Divorced in the Exeter-Wyoming- Pittston area will be held on Thursday, Feb. 16, at 8 p.m. at St. Cecilia’s Parish Center. ‘Nesbitt Memorial Hospital will host a meeting of all area Ambulance Units in the hospital Board Room on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. Speaking at the meeting is Dr. William Hakkarinen, Director of the Wyoming Valley Family Practice Residency Program. A ~ MALTBY DRUG STORE 326 Hughes St., Swoyersville, Pa. 287-7724 MAALOX no. 99° WITH THIS AD AND $10 PURCHASE FREE PICK UP AND DELIVERY § LOWEST PRICES GUARANTEED t JOE RANIELI, R. PH. 8 287-7724 iy 1 graduate of the University of Maryland, School of Medicine, Dr. Hakkarinen has been an active staff member of Nesbitt Memorial Hospital since 1979. He was ap- pointed Director of the Family Practice Residency Program ‘in 1982. He is also the Director of Ambulatory Services at Wilkes- Barre General Hospital. He previously served as Director of the Rural Health Corporation of Northeastern Pennsylvania and Noxen. Dr. Hakkarinen is a diplomate with the American Board of Family Practice and is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Medical Directors, American Medical Association, Luzerne County Medical Society, Pennsylvania Medical Society and the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine. The Alzheimer’s Support Group of Northeastern Pennsylvania will meet Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the Wellness Center, lower level of Morey Hospital, Wilkes- Barre. The award: wining film, ‘Someone I Once Knew” will be shown and will be followed by a question and answer period. Anyone desiring additional in- formation concerning this group is asked to call the Alzheimer’s number at 6556032. Ideas for future meetings are welcome. ‘The Daddow-Isaac American Legion Auxiliary Unit 672 will meet at the Post Home, Memorial Highway, Dallas, on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. The Jackson Township Tax- payers Association will conduc tits February meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 8 p.m. at the Lehman School Elementary Building. Speaker will be Dick Kindler, chairman of the Jackson Township General Municipal Authority, who will speak on sewage conditions and problems in the township. He will also outline options which the GMA has available to it to deal with such problems. The regular meeting of the Lake- Lehman Booster Club will be held Thursday, Feb. 16, at 8 p.m. at the Castle Inn, Dallas. The women of Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, Dallas, will hold “their “regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 10:30 a.m. Mrs. Phyllis Rivers will present Part II of “The Meaning of Bread to Man.” Hostesses will be Edna Yatsko, Lorretta Reese and Mary Martin. Drives The Back Mountain Blood Council will sponsor a blood drive on Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 12:45 to 5:45 p.m. at the Eastern Star Building, Dallas. The Council is organzing a Bloodmobile just for the person who has never given blood before. The bloodmobile will be run in conjunction with a blood pressure screening arranged by the local chapter of the American Heart Association. The theme, ‘“The First Time is the Best Time” is being used by other groups in Northeast Penn- sylvania and is part of a general campaign to increase the number of new donors. Pack 232, Gate of Heaven, Dallas, is sponsoring a paper drive on Saturday, Feb. 18, from 9 to 12. Proceeds from the paper drive will go towards the Pack’s spring trip. The public is asked to participate by bringing their papers to the rear parking lot of Gate of Heaven next to the swing sets. Theater Barre continues its 20th Anniversary Season with the stirring drama by Anthony Shaffer... ‘Equus’’. Performances are scheduled for March 9, 10 and 11 at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing rts, campus of Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre. Curtain i time each evening will be 8 p.m. Play director Joseph Kelly of Kingston commented that “Equus” has been an electrifying journey into the mind of a 17-year old stable boy. As a psychiatrist explores the young boy’s tortured psyche, the play becomes a shattering confrontation between the passionate spirit of the life force itself, and the distortions forced on the spirit by ‘‘civilized”’ society. A psychiatric detective story ofinfinite skill. It’s presentation is not recommended for your audiences. Cast members for “Equus’’ include Michael Downend, Sylvia Sabol and Paul Lott of Wilkes- Barre; Thomas Wagner, Exeter; Joan Mitchell, Bill Owens, and Andy Malinowsky, Kingston; Diane Yenason, Harveys Lake and Joan Cardoni, Bear Creek. Tickets to “Equus” will be available at the door each evening of the three performances, how- ever, advance reservations can be made by writing or calling Showcase Theatre, P.O. Box 1635, Kingston and-or Mrs. Charles F. Hensley, 146 Madison St., Wilkes- Barre. Group rates are also available, 20 or more persons representing a group; and those interested may write or call Mrs. Edward Urbanski, 80 Third Ave., Kingston. Concerts ‘‘Barbershop Harmony’ will fill the air of Meyers High School, March 30 and 31 when the 32nd annual ‘‘Parade of Quartets’’ Concert is presented by the the Preservation and Encourage ment of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America (SPEBSQSA). Curtain time is 8 p.m. each evening. ‘Harmony On Broadway” is the concert theme and featured will be the 59-member “Wyoming Valley Harmony Chorus” of the Wilkes- Barre SPEBSQSA Chapter under direction of Ray Patsko, Wikes- Barre and assistants Jack Muchler, Wilkes-Barre and Ray Ramage, West Pittston. Two guest quartets will headline the concert, “The New Yorkers’’ and ‘The American Chord Exchange’’...plus local quartets, ‘“Tag Masters’. “Touch of Class’, “Lookin’ Good” and “Four On A Beat’. Tickets to the concert are available in advance by writing in care of the chapter’s rehearsal site, St. Mary’s Greek ' Rite Catholic Church Hall, 321 Chestnut Ave., Kingston or tickets may be obtained from members of the Wilkes-Barre SPEBSQSA Chapter. Clinics Nesbitt Memorial Hospital, Kingstonwill offer ‘FREE’ Blood Pressure screening throughout the month of February. All screenings are conducted from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each evening. Employees from Nesbitt Memorial Hospital volunteer their time to conduct the screenings asssited by community volunteers in conjunction with the American Heart Association. Wednesday, Feb. 15, at the Medical Arts Building, 534 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston. Thursday, Feb. 16 at Nesbitt’s Health Center, 1701 Wyoming Avenue, Exeter. Friday, Feb. 17 at Nesbitt’s Health Center, Colonial Village Mall, Arch Street, Nanticoke. Tuesday, Feb. 21 at Nesbitt’s Health Center, Narrows Shopping Center, Edwardsville. The Wyoming Valley Chapter American Red Cross will conduct a CPR: Race for Life class on Monday, Feb. 20. This 3-hour course trains the student in ar- tificial respiration, one-person rescuer CPR and the obstructed airway technique. The class will meet from 7 - 10 p.m. at the Chapter House. To register, call Safety Services at 827161. A $3. fee will be charged. Wilkes College will hold its Second Annual Business Sym- posium on Saturday, March 3, at 8:30 a.m. in the Schaeffer Lecture Hall of Stark Learning Center. A roster of speakers will be on hand to discuss the American Business Phenomena of Merger and Acquisition. Among those corporate leaders who will look at various aspects of merger acquisitions are Frank Menaker, Esq., General Counsel, Shown here is one family which will be participating in “Our New Addition,” a special Sibling Class Wilkes-Barre General Hospital's Obstetric Departments will begin offering a special Sibling Class called ‘Our New Adition” on Monday, Feb.27 at 6:30 p.m. at the hospital. The two-hour class, to be held every eight weeks, is designed to promote family bonding and to help lessen the anxiety of a child who might feel threatened by the arrival of a new baby into the family. The class is open fo parents (and their children) who are already enrolled in General’s childbirth classes and to others expecting a baby within two months of the class. Class instructors are registered nurses from the hospital’s Education and Obstetrics Departments. To familiarize ’ siblings with the hospital and sponsored by Wilkes-Barre General Hospital’s Obstetric Department. From left, Frank reduce any fears, they will give the children a tour of the entire Obstetrics unit, which includes the nursery, high risk nursery, bir- thing rooms, delivery rooms and post-partum unit. By utilizing baby-size dolls, children will also practice holding, feeding and diapering a newborn, with in structors emphasizing that siblings are not to handle a baby without parental or adult super- vision. During the first hour of instruction, when children are separated from their parents, instructors will encourage the childrens’ questions and discuss any negative feelings the siblings might have regarding the arrival of the new baby. Parents, meanwhile, will discuss a wide range of topics with in- structors, some of which include holdin g newborn Stefanie Bendick, six-year-old Jennifer Bendick and three-year-old Nathan Bendick. preparing siblings before the birth, helping the child cope with separation from his mother (while she is a hospital patient), helping the child cope with the hospital environment, bringing the newborn home and dealing with the sibling’s adjustment period once the newborn is home Finally, during the final hour of the class, parents and children will view an educational film together, after which instructors will again encourage questions and discussion. Children will then receive certificates, a ‘snack, and coloring sheets. To register or for further in- formation, contact Wilkes-Barre General Hospital’s Education Martin Marietta Corporation, Bethesda, Maryland; William Sword, Managing Director; William Sword & Company, Inc. and Chairman of Sword Holdings Eugene Roth, Esq., partner, Rosenn, Jenkins and Greenwald, Wilkes- Barre; and Richard Maslow, president and chief executive officer, InterMetro Industries, Wilkes-Barre. The Wyoming Valley Chapter, American Red Cross will conduct an Advanced First Aid and Emergency Care Review course at Kunkle Fire Hall. This course will meet on Tuesday nights, 7 - 10 p.m., beginning February 21. Anyone interested in attending must hold a curent certificate which will expire in the coming year. To register contact Julie Roan at 675-0830. Shows The Building Industry Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania (formerly the HBA of NEPA) is accepting ap- plications for the group's sixth Annual Spring Home Show to be held at the Wyoming Valley Mall from Tuesday, Feb. 28 through Sunday, March 4. Charles McAvoy, president of the Association, announced that with the improved economy and lower interest rates, a record turnout of purchasers of building industry products and services is anticipated. McAvoy said the Association would like to have as many as 50 local companies displaying their products and services for the local community. Reservations for display space are being accepted by Rich Ter- shak at 47 Yorktown Road, Mountaintop, or Chick McAvoy at Northeast Drywall * Supply, Kingston. The Wyoming Valley Coin Club will sponsor a coin show and exhibit on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 18 and 19 at the Arena Motor Inn of Wilkes-Barre at the inter- section of Routes 309 and 315 - Kidder Street. The show will open on Saturday, at 10 am., and continue that day until 7 p.m. and on Sunday, the show will open at 10 a.m. and close at 6 p.m. Fifty dealers will offer one of the finest arrays of United States and Foreign Coins, Currency, Tokens and Medals ever presented in the Northeast. Admission is free and free houly door prizes will be awarded. Dinners The Luzerne County Con- servation District will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a Breakfast Buffet to be held on Saturday, Feb. 25 at 8:30 a.m. at the Regency Catering, Wilkes-Barre. The District’s purpose ‘is the protection and promotion of natural resources in Luzerne County. The public is invited to attend this buffet breakfast which will feature a menu of juice, cheese omelets, Canadian bacon, home fries, fellowship and discussion of conservation programs in Luzerne County. Tickets are $5 per person and may be obtained by contacting the Conservation District at 735-8700. There will be a Pancake Supper at the East Dallas United Methodist Church on Feb. 25 at 5 p.m. Featured will be pancakes, sausage, eggs, pie and coffee. Tickets are available from men of the church or at the door. Parties Father Leary Council 8224 Knights of Columbus will sponsor a cocktail party on Friday, Feb. 17, from 7:30 to 9:80 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Luzerne. Donation is $10 per person and all proceeds will be donated to the Jack Charney family. Additional contributions may be made by contacting Grand Knight William Falzone at 117 Elizabeth Street, Dallas. For Ape! Department, 829-8111, Ext. 2300. Church The Shavertown United Methodist Church, 163 N. Pioneer AVe., Shavertown announces the following schedule: Wednesday, Feb. 15--7:15 p.m., Bible Study. Thursday, Feb. 16-10:30 a.m., Bible Study; 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal; 7:30 p.m. Stewardship meeting. Friday, Feb. 17-1 p.m., Youth Overnight Retreat at SUMC. Saturday, Feb. 18--Youth Overnight Retreat to 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19--9:45 a.m. Church school, classes for all ages. Together Time for youth and elementary divisions in Social Hall; 11 a.m., Morning Worship. Monday, Feb. 20--6:30 p.m., Girl Scout Troop 631 will meet; 7 p.m., Fine Arts. Committee will meet. Tuesday, Feb. 21:4 p.m., Brownie Troop 929 will meet; 8 p.m., Priscilla Circle will meet. Motorist brochure available A new consumer brochure designed to help motorists is now available from the Getty Refining “You Can Buy Smart and Save Money - A Consumer's Guide to Interpreting Gasoline Prices,” the booklet contains informa tion about retail gasoline prices, under- standing price advertising, the use of credit cards and other topics that affect gasoline purchases and automobile performance. “We are making this brochure available as a consumer service because with all the gasoline buying options facing the public, we believe tht an informed driver should have all the facts to make the right decisions for his or her particular needs and vehicle,” said Wendell Plummer, regional “The retail gasoline industry is competitive and it can be difficult to get the straight facts about services and prices.” The 10-page booklet features a question-and-anser section, a recap of “Quick Facts’’ and colorful illustrations. Com- plimentary copies are available at area Getty service stations or by writing to: Consumer’s Guide to Interpreting Gasoline Prices, P.O. Box 4131; Delaware City, Dela ware 19706. i » : »