Gina | (Continued from page 1) ~ p.m. Saturday evening to mem- bers of the press only, however, Mrs. Major admitted to learning during the pre-show for the bene- fit of the Atlantic City audience that her daughter was not among the finalists. Although Gina’s mother she felt when learning her daugh- ter’s dreams were about to come to an abrupt end, it was Judy who felt the most devastated ~~ with the news. ~~ “I felt the blood drain from my head to my toes,” she said, almost unbelievingly. Dressed in looking more like a big-city actress than a former Lake- Lehman athlete and the recently named women’s field hockey ~ coach at College Misericordia, - Judy admitted she did not want - not be among the top 10. “I just couldn’t believe it,” she said, shaking her head. Instead, the Top 10 finishers included Miss Hawaii, Miss Ken- tucky, Miss Massachusetts, Miss - Minnesota, Miss Mississippi, Tennessee, Miss Texas and Miss - Utah with Miss Utah, Miss Ohio, and Miss Texas finishing in the . top five positions. \ Miss Major, a 5’5’’, 107-pound blonde, had her talent competi- tion on Wednesday evening and sang a medley of Judy Garland songs, including “I Feel A Song é Coming On.” She did not, how- ever, win a preliminary talent award — a fact her motheh f 0 u n d most difficult to swallow. “Gina was in the toughest talent group,” Mrs. Major said, “but she’s a good singer. I thought she did well in the com- petition.” The line at the door was grow- ing shorter and the tension was mounting as Mrs. Major and Judy prepared to see Gina for the first time that evening. Just then, a nice-looking young gentle- man dressed in a three-piece black suit walked across the hall. “Hello, Miss Tennesee’s boy- friend,”” Mrs. Major hollered, calling him just that — Miss Tennesee’s boyfriend. “Well, she’s my ghirlfriend,” he said. “but, I’m not so sure I'm her boyfriend with all the fame she’s been receiving,” the young man added, his Southern accent sounding somewhat out of place in this New Jersey shore town. His was one of the happier faces outside the ballroom as Miss Tennesee had been among the Top 10 finalists. “We’ve met some really great people,”” Mrs. Major said, reflecting on the week’s activi- ties. She and Judy then both commented on the honors taken by the Lake-Lehman Band during its performance in the Miss America Parade the Tues- day before, an honor even more meaningful since Gina was once a member of that band. In a final attempt to make herself and her mother feel better about the evening, Judy piped in with some proud remarks about her elder sister. “Gina did her best,” she said, fondly. “But, she didn’t win, so now she’ll return to her role as Miss Pennsylvania and she will dive right back into that 100 percent. Gina never does any- thing less than 100 percent.” By now, Mrs. Major had her shoes back on and the two women prepared to take their places among other contestants’ family members at the Miss America Ball — an event where they would share Gina's disap- pointment with her, cry with her, laugh with her, and plan the future with her. Even without the Miss America crown on her head, Gina Major still had all the family support she needed. The Back Mountain community is proud to have Gina Major as one of its own and wishes her continued success in the remain- ing nine months of her reign as Miss Pennsylvania. Miss Major was scheduled to make a personal appearance in Philadelphia on Monday prior to returning to the Back Mountain for a few days of relaxation with her family. She will be an hon- ored guest at College Misericor- dia’s 60th anniversary parade Friday evening. Wycallis “(Continued from page 1) board members took exception. Others felt the service worthwhile and the best possible means by which to secure the most qualified individual. ° The voting on Wycallis’ nomina- tion, 5-4, reflected the split on the board as to whether or not such a service was feasible and/or neces- sary. The dissatisfaction was not one with Wycallis, but rather with ‘the sudden steps taken that effec- ‘tively eliminated, any further search -and the change in plans that caught ‘many off-guard. Many felt a greater -population of candidates from which ‘to choose would have made them more comfortable. Donald R. Jones of the Personnel Committee admitted the nomination came as a complete surprise and that he had been under the impres- sion that the candidacy was to be opened to more applicants. Dr. William Camp of the Educa- tion Committee stated that, although he felt Wycallis to be a thorough and capable man, he viewed other applicants as well and believed that was the board’s origi- nal plan. Camp explained that since the Superintendent’s position is the most highly influential and crucial one to the district, the taking of time and careful review would have been appropriate. He felt a thorough search should have been made for such a position to satisfy everyone that they have chosen the best person for the job. ; Wyecallis is known to be an avid researcher of issues, not leaving one stone unturned in procuring infor- mation relevant to the understand- ing of issues. Many believe his experience in the district is an advantage over other ‘‘outside-dis- trict” candidates, who would not be as familiar with policies and prac- tices of the school district. Dallas (Continued from page 1) Sponsored by the Dallas Band Boosters, the tournament will fea- ture local high school bands from Nanticoke Area, Wyoming Area, Lake-Lehman, Coughlin, Pittston Area, as well as the band from Plainsville Junior High School. Bands from areas otherthan ours which will compete include the David Brearley High School Band from Kenilworth, New Jersey, and the Montoursville High School Band. The Dallas marching band, which will perform and will receive points, will not be included in the competi- tion because it is the host band. At the tournament, the judges while viewing the performance of each band, will make cassette tapes of what they like and don’t like about each band’s performance. This will allow the bands to improve their weak points prior to their next competition. Each band is allotted 12 minutes of playing time which includes approximately four songs. The band members are scored on music, marching, and a host of other areas. Each band begins with 100 points with points being subtracted accord- ing to the judges’ decisions. Gates will open at noon and ticket prices for admission are $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for students. There will be a drawing for a handmade quilt as well as such refreshments as ice cream, pizza, potato pan- cakes, funnel cakes and much more. All proceeds from the tournament will be used toward the band trip the students make at the end of each school year. The Dallas Marching Band is currently in its fourth year of com- petition and has already received over 50 first place awards. The Marching Mountaineers have never finished lower than second place in a competition. Mr. David A. Benn is the Dallas Band Director. Sister (Continued from page 1) During Sr. Marianna’s junior year, when she decided to major in Latin, College Misericordia held its first graduation. This class was made up of the five transfer stu- dents; Irene Harkins, Estelle O’Donnell, Evelyn Bravman, Ger- trude O’Connell and Nellie Ward. The graduation ceremony was held at Irem Temple. Father Tom Car- mody, College Chaplain, officiated. In 1927, Sister Marianna and her classmates entered their senior ‘year. Their studies then included Latin authors, Greek prose, French ‘Classical literature. Sr. Marianna’s favorite piece of literature was ‘Dante’s Divine Comedy. The stu- dents also took Principles of Second- ary Education and Techniques of professions. Home economics and Music were added that year to the list of freshmen majors. Student teaching is always an exciting experience. Sr. Marianna did her student teaching at Plains Memorial High School, St. Mary’s High School and Luzerne High School. The college published its first yearbook in 1927, with Sr. Marianna serving as editor. Fifteen seniors graduated from College Misericordia in 1928. This number did not include Sisters in the class, since nuns were not allowed a ‘public’ life in those days. Commencement was held at Irem Temple with Baccalaureate Mass held in St. Mary’s Church, Wilkes-Barre. Bishop O'Reilly, newly ordained Bishop of Scranton, presided. Sr. Marianna graduated Summa Cum Laude. Following her graduation, Sr. Marianna taught two years at Luz- erne High School, her alma mater, lege Misericordia. Her entire career, with the exception of the two public school teaching years, one year teaching at Sacred Heart High School in Plains, one year of study in Rome and four years at Catholic University, has been spent at College Misericordia. In 1957, Sr. Marianna was named Dean of College Misericordia. She was named director of the graduate program in 1967, as well as Provin- cial Director of Higher Education. Semi-retired, Sr. Marianne now works as an assistant in education and is the receptionist at the Pro- vincial House. Teaching, preparing them for their In recognition of PaAAP’s exten- ~ sive involvement in stimulating community child passenger safety activities, PennDOT has selected PaAAP to coordinate state-wide child passenger safety activities under Act 53 - The Pennsylvania Child Passenger Protection Act. Discount Furniture Luzerne Shopping Center Luzerne, Pa. 18709 LIVING ROOMS BEDROOMS DINETTES DINING ROOMS RECLINERS MATTRESS SETS BUNK BEDS DRAWER CHESTS WARDROBES EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR YOUR HOME Ph. 283-1777 Act 53 requires that: — Children under one year of age must be secured in a federally approved car safety seat. — Children age one to four should be in a car safety seat, but can be secured in a seat belt in the back seat, only. — Hospitals must provide parents of newborns with information about community child safety seat loaner- rental programs. — the Commonwealth set up loaner programs for low-income families utilizing funds from fines collected beginning on January 1, 1985. Pediatricians in their own com- munities will be speaking to early childhood programs, hospital medi- cal staffs, and other community groups about child passenger safety, demonstrating the correct use of seat restraints and encourag- ing the development of car seat loaner-rental programs. The Child Passenger Safety Project, located in Ardmore PA, has established a toll free telephone vide technical assistance and educa- tional materials to concerned par- ents and interested community leaders. @ Health Fair planned Center. Dance Club season opens Circle Eighters of Wilkes-Barre, the first Modern Western Square and Round Dance Club in this area, opened the Fall and Winter season with a covered dish supper at the Wilkes-Barre Area Vo-Tech School on Saturday, Sept. 8. A variety of events is planned for the 1984-85 season, including a Pizza Party dance, Sugar Plum dance, Christ- mas party, and special dances fea- turing caller Ron Schneider and Ron Libby. Club dances are held at the school on Saturday evenings with Round dancing from 7:30 to '8:30 and Square dancing from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Registration for classes will be held on October 1 and 8. Classes are held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Academy and South River Sts., Wilkes-Barre from 8 t10:30 Monday evenings. Couples wishing to learn the basic steps in Modern Western Square and Round Dancing can register at the church or con- tact Carl and Betty Hanks, club callers. A nominal fee is asked at each class attendance. Come and join in the fun, exercise and social time. BILL MICHAEL Soloist performs at lrem Temple An Evening of Music and Inspira- tion featuring the Luzerne County Crusade for Christ Choir will be held at the Irem Temple Country Club Pavilion, Dallas on Thursday evening, Sept. 20 at 7:45 p.m. The program includes special guests, tenor soloist, Bill Michael from Joplin, Mo. and organist, Bob Andersen from San Bruno, Calif. The choir, originally formed in 1973 to sing for the Northeastern Pennsylvania Crusade for Christ held in Wyoming Valley West Sta- dium contained voices of more than 700 Luzerne County residents. In subsequent years, the choir has Sunday School Convention, Cru- sades for Christ, and gospel con- certs. Bill Michael is a tenor soloist. He has recorded several records and has been featured in Christian con- certs across the world. Bob Andersen has a rich back- ground in sacred music spanning some 35 years. There is no admission charge for the concert and it is open to the general public. A love offering will be received during the program. For additional details, please con- tact The Luzerne County Evangelis- tic Committee at 825-7000. BARON'S LOBSTER TAIL $8.99 Ib. Take Out Orders Planning social celebrate their 10th During the first two weeks of September, a group of Luzerne County residents called on friends and neighbors to complete the first phase of follow-up work to Cancer Prevention Study II, a large scale, long-term research project of the American Cancer Society. The study, the largest of its Kind ever undertaken, is examing the lifestyles of more than 1.2 million Americans to learn about possible relationships between cancer and such personal and environmental factors as nutrition, drugs, occupa- tional exposures, pollution, low-level radiation, low tar and nicotine ciga- rettes and passive smoking. report on definitive findings about cancer development and prevention this early in the study,’”’ said Frances Nork and Dottie Henry, Chairmen of the Wyoming Valley Unit’s study. “Data from this first follow-up will allow them to make preliminary analyses about poten- tial cancer risk factors in our life- styles and environment.” Informa- tion obtained in this follow-up and subsequent ones will be added to baseline data that has already been collected and computerized, and will enable researchers to begin the process of data analysis. Cancer Prevention Study II (CPS II) began in September, 1982, when 75,000 ‘‘volunteer researchers’ of the Society enrolled over 1.2 million Americans as participants. In Luz- erne County, 193 volunteers enrolled 2,176 residents, primarily families and individuals whose whereabouts would be known over a long period of time. During September’s follow-up, these same volunteers will check with individuals they enrolled to SEAFOOD verify addresses and any name changes. They will also report on the deaths of any study participants since the start-up. This information will update the CPS II data bank which stores all the information contained in the questionnaires. ‘We intend to keep track of all participants during the course of the study,”” Mrs. Nork indicated. ‘Because of the energy and dedica- tion of volunteers involved in the study, and the overall interest in W » ( participants themselves, our follow- up goal of 100 percent should be easily reached.” By the completion of the third follow-up, sufficient mortality records will have been accumu- lated. At that time, an analysis of suspected cancer risk factors will be made by comparing the number of deaths attributed to various can- cers to the answers in the question- naires. \ In the meantime, preliminary analysis of various topics covered by the CPS II questionnaires will be made. Researchers, for instance, will examine current American eating habits, paying special atten- tion to the consumption of those foods thought to lower cancer risk. They will also evaluate the public’s use of products such as artificial sweeteners and vitamins, and learn how smoking habits compare among various occupational groups. The first analysis to be obtained from Cancer Prevention Study II was a report on changing smoking patterns among Americans. Presented at the Fifth World Con- gress on Smoking and Health in July, 1983, ‘the report revealed a sizeable decrease in the number of current cigarette smokers. The report, based on preliminary date from CPS II, also showed a filter cigarettes and low-tar brands among smokers. . Cancer Prevention Study II is equal in size but wider in scope than the first Cancer Prevention Study, which was conducted by the Ameri- can Cancer Society from 1959 to 1965, and then extended to 1972. That study identified many facors related to the development of cancer and other diseases. It may be best remembered as the study which supplied evidence conclu- sively linking cigarette smoking to lung cancer, heart disease, and wh . ®
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