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Keeping art alive
Dallas Post/Ed Campbell
teaching to others.
By WALLY KOCHER
Staff Correspondent
An almost extinct art form is
managing to stay alive through the
finely sharpened skills of two area
residents. Lawrence and Iva Kil-
lian, Outlet, are doing their part to
see that the old art of whittling
stays around for years to come.
Lawrence, who has been practic-
ing his skills for approximately 40
years, taught his wife, Iva, just last
summer. However, he admits that
she is already almost as good as he
is at it.
“Iva really picked it up quickly,”
said Lawrence. ¢ That just shows
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you that anyone can do it,”’ he
added with a laugh.
The Killians, who were married
just last Feb. 4, like to do a lot of
things together, including hiking,
fishing, target shooting, and their
christian ministry with area youth
groups and nursing homes. How-
ever, they have found whittling to
be the only one of their hobbies that
they can do anywhere, at any time.
The Killians whittle many intri-
cate objects such as linked chains,
keys on rings, and balls in cages.
This may not sound so amazing
until you realize that each object is
made of a single piece of wood.
They hang certain works around
the house and give many others to
friends and relatives. Mrs. Killian
told this reporter of another unique
way they have of dislaying their
work.
“At Christmastime, we hung all of
Instead of garland, we used the link
chains, and for ornaments, we used
the keys and the balls in the cages,”
she said. Next year, the couple
plans to have wooden icicles for the
tree.
According to Mr. Killian, anyone
who has a good pocket knife and a
lot of patience can learn how to
whittle.
“I’ve shown my four grndchildren
out in Ohio how to do this,” he said.
“The youngest is seven years old,
and the oldest is 13 years old.
Before they begin, they always
make sure they have a box of band-
aids handy.”
The grandchildren aren’t the only
ones Mr. Killian is passing his skills
on to as he, along with his wife, is
currently teaching a group of teen-
agers the art of whittling.
The retired carpetlayer does other
types of wood working, also. With
the help of a fine collection of
machinery, he has built a set of
outdoor table and benches, a chaise
lounge, plaques and many other
items.
It’s good to see that this form of
art will not be forgotten. As long as
Mr. and Mrs. Killian pass their
knowledge onto their grandchildren
and friends, and perhaps they do
for a long time.
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MARK ROSING, a senior at Dallas Senior High
School, has been chosen a finalist for the National
Society Professional Engineers Scholarship. Mark will
now compete with students from throughout fhe
United States. ;
Mark, son of Judy and Tom
Rosing, Glendalough Road, Dallas,
‘is a member of the National Honor
Society, editor of the yearbook, an
Eagle Scout and a member of the
Drama Club.
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DIANE YENASON, Harveys Lake, is a member of
the cast of Equus, which will be presented March 9, 10
and 11 by Showcase Theatre of Wilkes-Barre at the
Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing
Arts, Wilks College.
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BEST WISHES TO DR. CLINTON J. LEHMAN, DR.
VINCENT A. CARBONI AND DR. HARRY G. GAL-
LAGHER whose offices are located in the recently
opened Mercy Medical Annex, Lake Street, Dallas.
The Annex provides radiological procedures, physical
therapy and laboratory tests for area residents.
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MORE THAN 50 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
STUDENTS at Penn State Wilkes-Barre will receive
their associate degrees in May. These students
recently were interviewed by recruiters from 17 large
companies through the college’s spring 1984 on-
campus recruiting program. Participants included are
Jim Sepko, engineering technology, Gary McDermitt,
electrical engineering technology, Richard J. Wrob-
leski, functional manager, IBM; Todd Davies and Joe
Usefara, mechanical engineering technology and
Michael Baratta, ’56 IBM superintendent.
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BEST WISHES TO THE FOLLOWING COUPLES
who recently became engaged: Sharon Lynne Reese
and John W. Carle, Jr.; Robin Evans and Kevin
Cleveland; Lorraine S. Davis and Lt. Mark J. Alles
USMC; Barbara Wickard and Douglas Auchus.
Sharon is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer I.
Reese, RD 3, Dallas. Her fiance is the son of Mrs.
Catherine Garinger, Dallas and Mr. Jack W. Carle,
Sr., RD 3, Dallas. Both are graduates of Dallas High
School. Sharon and John are both employed by Quality
Metal Products, Inc., Dallas, Sharon in the office,
while John is supervisor of the CNC Machining
Department.
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The couple will be married March 23.
Robin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Evans,
47 Hilldonia Avenue, Dallas, is a graduate of Dallas
High School. Robin is presently attending Empirigly
Beauty School.
Kevin, a graduate of Tunkhannock Area High School
is employed at InterMetro Industries Corporation of
Wilkes-Barre.
Robin and Kevin will be married Saturday, May 19,
at Shavertown United Methodist Church.
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Lorraine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward R.
Davis, 27 Westminster Drive, Dallas is a graduate of
Dallas High School and Lock Haven State College with
a bachelor of science degree in Computer Science.
Lorraine is employed as a systems programmer with
Commonwealth Telephone Co., Lake St., Dallas.
Mark, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Alles, 612
Cypress Street, Lansdale, Pa. is a graduate of North
Penn High School and Lock Haven State College with
a bachelor of science degree in Health and Physical
Education and Recreation. Following one year of
teaching, Mark entered the United States Marine
Corps. He is stationed at Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
Barbara, daughter of Duane and Joy Wickard, of |
RD, Sweet Valley is a graduate of Lake-Lehman High
School. She is employed in the office of K-Mart. |
Douglas, son of Ed and Irene Gensel, RD 1,
Shickshinny, is a graduate of Lake-Lehman High
School. Dougls is enlisted in the United States Army,
stationed in Georgia. The couple plans a late spring
wedding.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. AND MRS. WAYNE
THOMAS PERRAULT who were recently married in
St. Therese’s Church, Shavertown. Rev. Joseph F. |
Sammons celebrated the candlelight cermony assisted |
by Msgr. William R. Ward, Msgr. Joseph Gilgallon,
Rev. Lawrence Homer, Rev. Robert N. Shilala and
Rev. John Caine.
Mrs. Perrault, the former Rebecca Ann Bren is the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Bren, Trucksville.
Mr. Perrault is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Laurent
Perrault, Denville, N.J.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held at
The Woodlands, an Inn, Wilkes-Barre. The Perraults
took a wedding trip to the Poconos. They are now
residing at Lake Hopatcong, N.J.
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MR. AND MRS. BRENT M. TANNER
Cub Scout Pack 281 held its
annual Blue and Gold Dinner. The
invocation was given by Rev. D.
Harthorne. The cubmaster, George
Brutko opened the ceremony and
commended the scouts with their
awards.
The presentations began with the
Bobcat awards achieved by Chris
Pelton and Ronnie Moses.
Wolf Badges were presented to
each of the following boys, many of
whom also earned silver and gold
arrow awards. Billy Camp, one
silver; Andrew Flint, Josiah
Garlan, one gold and four silver;
Bradley Bryant, Joseph Myers,
Ronald Dugan, Sean Scavone, David
Siedel, Eric Clemow, one gold and
two silver; Jeff Hozempa, one gold
and two silver; Todd Paczewski,
one gold and three silver; Chris
Brown, one gold and two silver;
Ronnie Moses, one gold and three
silver; Boby Sarley, one gold and
one silver.
Bear Badges and arrow awards
went to each of these scouts: Brian
Miller; David Podehl, one gold;
silver arrows, one year periect
attendance and one year pin.
Scouts who earned new arrows
were Kevin Loeffler, one silver; and
David Fogel, one gold and two
silver.
The Webelo Scouts were recog-
nized for the following awards.
Craftsman awards went to Neil
Kaiser, Nick Cave, Sumnar Bach-
man, Heath Williams, Mark
Drumin, Mark Rineheimer, Denny
Bernhardy, Greg Reidlinger, Jo
Pomrinke, ~Paul- Hopa-.and Bil
Sarley. Citzens Awards were given
and Bill Sarley. Scholar Award was
presented to Mark Rinehimer and
Artist award was achieved by Bill
Pack 281 would like to give spe-
cial mention to the winners of the
scouts own handmade miniature
boat race in which the boys com-
peted with one another.
The fastest racers were first
place, Nick Cave; second place,
Andy Flint; third place, Ronald
Dugon; fourth place, Ronnie Moses;
fifth place, Billy Sarley; and sixth
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Tammi L. Keyes, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Gary Keyes of Falls and
Brent M. Tanner, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Tanner, of New
Castle, Pa. were united in‘marriage
recently in the Eisenhower Chapel
on the campus of The Pennsylvania
State University, State College, Pa.
lain, officiated.
The bride is the granddaughter of
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Fallas and Mr. and Mrs. Morton
Keyes of Falls.
Given in marriage by her parents,
the bride wore her mother’s wed-
ding gown. Sandy Keyes, sister of
the bride, was maid of honor.
Dave Swiecinski served as best
man. Ushers were Mark Tanner and
groom.
A dinner followed the ceremony in
the Barclay Room at the Sheraton-
Penn State. A rehearsal dinner was
hosted by the parents of the bride-
groom at Tofftrees, State College.
The bride was honored at a variety
shower given by her sister, Sandy
Keyes.
Mrs. Tanner is a graduate of
Wyoming Area High School and
Penn State University.
Mr. Tanner is a graduate of Nes-
hannock High School and Penn
State University. He is employed by
Miles Laboratories in Ohio.
Following a wedding trip to Atlan-
tic City, the couple will reside in
Fairfield, Ohio.
place, Billy Camp.
Spelling bee winner
Marc Drumin, a fifth grade student at the Dallas Intermedi-
ate School, was the winner of the school’s 100-word test
portion of the 57th Annual Scripps-Howard National Spelling
Bee. Marc is now eligible to compete in the local final which
is scheduled for Saturday, March 17, at the Wilkes College
Center for the Performing Arts. Marc plays the trumpet in
the Dallas Intermediate School Band, is a Cub Scout and an
acolyte at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Shown here during a
presentation to Marc as the test winner are, from left,
William Drumin, Marc's father; Mrs. William Drumin, Marc's
mother; Marc, Mrs. Bette Thomas, teacher, Dallas Interme-
diate School; and Mrs. Ruth Husband, principal, Dallas
Intermediate School. The Drumins reside on Pinecrest
Avenue in Dallas.
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