26, 1984 Meetings THE LUZERNE COUNTY BOR- OUGHS AND TOWNSHIPS ASSO- CIATION will hold its next meeting on Thursday, September 27, at 6 p.m. in the new men’s dormitory dining hall, Wilkes College, Wilkes- Barre. ~~ A major item on the agenda will . be a discussion of a request by the Committee for Economic Growth take a major study of intermunici- ~ pal cooperation in the region. Your ‘participation in the discussion of the ‘project is of vital importance to all of us, especially as we face even tighter budgets in the next few ~ years. Gary Boam, of Jewelcor, Inc., ‘will also be on the program to discuss the United Way. ~ Please call in your reservation no ater than Wednesday, September 26. (717) 824-4651, Ext. 220. THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS will meet on Monday, Oct. 1, at 7:30 p.m. at the Parsons VFW, Scott Street, Wilkes-Barre. Commander Richard Pierce will preside. ~ Items on the agenda will include membership and hospital activities, reports by Paul Migatulski, VAVS representative; a report by Peter Dudish, national service officer. Alfred Fabie, who is in charge of the membership drive, is seeking volunteers to distribute booklets on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:45 p.m. at the VA Hospital. He can be reached at 824-9346. Refreshments will be served and all members are urged ¢» attend. THE FALL LUNCHEON FORUM for Blue Cross Advisory Board -members from central Luzerne and Wyoming Counties will be held on Friday, Sept. 28, at 12:15 p.m. at the Genetti Best Western Motor Inn, Wilkes-Barre. Among topics of discussion include Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s newer thrusts for achieving greater cost-effective sav- ings through tighter health are utili- zation contrls, consideration of cer- tain limited benefits in the Blue Cross 65-Special contract, and a look at the federal government’s newly implemented DRG (Diagno- sis Related Groups) hospital reim- bursement program. FIRE, the Catholic Alliance of Faith, Intercession, Repentence and Evangelism, will have its first local ‘monthly chapter meeting on Friday, Sept. 28, at St. Nicholas Chapel, 226 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre. The evening’s activities will begin with Mass at 7 p.m., followed by teaching, fellowship and discussion to end at approximately 9:30 p.m. The main focus of the evening will be a videocassette teaching by Sr. Ann Therese Shields, R.S.M., on “Loving God’s Will.” For more information, contact Valerie Giala- ~ nella at 675-5193 or Marianne Yanik at 825-3252. Courses DUE TO THE OVERWHELMING RESPONSE to the Basic Microwave Cooking course, presently underway at College Misericordia here, the Office of Continuing Education at the college will offer another four- week course, beginning Oct. 3. The class, meeting from 7 to 9 p.m., will be taught by Joan L. Krause, chair- man of the college’s Division of Allied Health. The course is designed to teach microwave oven users to prepare entire meals, from appetizers to desserts. Ms. Krause, a registered dietitian, serves as consultant to numerous organizations, institutions, and pro- fessional groups. For more information, or to regis- ter for the class, call 675-2181, ext. 331. “SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS FOR HOME AND BUSINESS” will be held October 8 and for three consecutive Mondays in the IBM Lab at college Misericordia. Course fee is $50. For further information, call the continuing education office at 675-2181, ext. 331. “SLIM LINING CLASSES FOR PARENTS,” will be held October 3, 10, 24 and 31 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the demonstration building at College Misericordia. Joan Krause is the instruction and the course fee is $26. For further information, call the continuing education office at 675- 2181, ext. 331. “MICROCOMPUTER AS A BOOKKEEPER: AN INTRODUC- TION,” will be held Wednesday, Oct. 3, at three consecutive Wednes- days from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the IBM Lab at College Misericordia. Course fee is $50. For more information, call the continuing Education office at 675- 2181, ext. 331. THE DENTAL HYGINE DEPARTMENT of Luzerne County Community College was recently notified by the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) that LCCC will be an administration site for the Dental Hygine Aptitude Test (DHAT). The Dental Hygine Aptitude Test will be given at 8;30 a.m. on Satur- days at the LCCC Educational Con- ference Center in Nanticoke. The dates for the exam are October 6, December 8, February 2, and March 30. For further information on the exam, contact Deborah Wilson at Luzerne County Community College at 829-7447. Events PERSONS INTERESTED IN ASTRONOMY are invited to the Penn State Wilkes-Barre campus in Lehman to join Dr. Tom Winter, associate professor of physics, in taking out a Celestron telescope, through which one can see such awesome sights as the bands of Jupiter and its moons. Interested persons may join Dr. Winter on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. in room 111 of the campus laboratory bilding. If the weather is questiona- ble (partly clear), he can be reached for information on viewing conditions at 675-2171, ext. 278, before 5:30 p.m. or after 7:10 p.m. The only fee is a willingness to help carry and assemble the equip- ment. THE FOURTH ANNUAL WILKES-BARRE ITALIAN FESTI- VAL in honor of Columbus Day will be held on Public Square in down- town Wilkes Barre on Saturday, JIMMY'S CLEANERS FREE PICKUP AND DELIVERY ALL WORK DONE IN OUR PLANT PHONES: 287-0391 639-2631 696-4651 October 6, Sunday, October 7 and Monday, October 8, 1984. Ethnic foods such as Lasagne, gnocchi, pizza frita, pizza, pasta fazula, linguine, Italian breads, Ital- ian pastries and much more will be available. The Ballet Theatre of Scranton will perform on Sunday and the Ballet Theatre of Wilkes Barre will perform on Saturday, the Italian Sounds will be playing many Italian songs and a new group ‘‘Quattro A Vivo” will delight you with a new sound. Boscov’s will display Italian memorabilia in their windows and will also have many demonstra- tions, exhibits and displays in their store. TEDDY BEAR DAY will be held Sunday, SEpt. 30, from 1 to 7 p.m. on Overbrook Road in Shavertown near the Bay Window Shops. Featured during the day will be crafts, antiques, pottery, toys, trains, Teddy Bear contest, bears, antique dolls, balloons, popcorn, and fritters. There will also be a special appearance by some animals from the Nay Aug Zoo. Seminars A PUBLIC SEMINAR AND PANEL DISCUSSION on the eco- nomic future of the Wilkes-Barre area will be held at 7 p.m. Thurs- day, October 4, at the McCormick Campus Ministry Center, corner of N. Franklin St. and Jackson St., at King’s College. Titled “Wyoming Valley: the Next Decade” an sponsored by King’s Center for Independent Learning, the disucssions will feature brief presentations by four local eco- nomic experts. Dr. Thomas R. Arnold, professor and chairperson of the King’s economics depart- ment, will discuss possible national economic developments over the next ten years and Howard Gross- man, executive director of the Eco- nomic Development Council of Northeastern Pennsylvania, will dis- ucss regional economic probabilities in the years ahead. More information about the public seminar can be obtained by contact- ing the Center for Independent Learning in the Main Building at King’s College, 826-5900 ext. 715. THE OFFICE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION at Luzerne County community College is presenting a Pre-Retirement Planning Confer- ence on thursday, Oct. 18, from 9 am. to 5 p.m. in the Educational Conference Center on the college campus in Nanticoke. This conference will help organi- zations meet the human resource challenges of the 1980’s by providing executives, managers, and supervi- sors with the necessary information to develop successful pre-retirement programs. The conference will enhance the effectiveness of those responsible for personnel and bene- fits administration, training and development and employee rela- tions. The program is being presented in cooperation with AIM (Association for Independent Maturity), a divi- sion of the American Association of Retired Persons. Anyone desiring additional infor- mation should contact the Continu- ing Education Office at Luzerne County Community College. THE OFFICE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION at Luzerne County Community College is offering a one-day seminar, entitled ‘Enticing Enrichment for the Later Years,” which is designed to de-mystify the art of working with seniors through the use of music, art, drama, and writing. The seminar, which will be offered on Friday, September 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the LCCC Educational Conference workers in long’term care facilities and senior centers; social workers, activity directors, administrators, volunteers, or therapists working with elders; educators; and others dance, literature, and recreation. The workshop is designed to show how enriching activities can add that special spark which is often missing in nursing homes, senior centers, and residences; improve centers and residences by increas- ing its vivibility and improving its image in the community; change centers or homes to a more positive, exciting environment by reaching the un-met, emotional needs of staff fand residents; and help promote a positive image of aging. For further information on the seminar, or to register to attend, contact Karen Dessoye, Office of Continuing Education, Luzerne County community College, 829-7481. THIS IS A QUESTION FOR PAR- ENTS of teenagers: How long is it since you had breakfast with your high school son or daughter where real conversation took place? Penn State Wilkes-Barre is giving you your chance on Saturday, Sep- tember 29, 8:30 a.m., at the campus in Lehman. The Advising-Counsel- ing Center of Penn State Wilkes- Barre is conducting the breakfast seminar at a cost of $25 per family for which parents and child will receive materials and expert help on ways to make ecisiions. The topic is “Decision Making for Col- lege: Choosing A Major.” Students Planning ball will talk to a professional couriselor about how to assess their own inter- ests, abilities and values. 3 The seminar will be conducted by Diane Hunt, coordinator of coi iiel- ing services at Penn State Wi libs- barre, and will run until noo: to register, call 675-2171. Ms. Hunt said the seminar is not only for senicrs, but for any high school sti “It’s not too early for a ninth grade student to be planning for coll Ms. Hunt said. THE OFFICE OF CONTINU ING EDUCATION at Luzerne Coaunly community College has a variety of non-credit seminars schedulet to begin later this month at the Toi lege’s main campus in Nanticoke. For those who want to develop pr sharpen their skills at blackjack, the popular Casino Blackjack Atlan- tic City Style course will be offered on Monday and Wednesday &ven- ings, from 6:30 to 9:30 through November 14. Host Basic Automotive for Beginmers will be offered for eight sessions on Monday evenings, from 6:30 to 8:30, beginning September 24 throggh November 12. Powder Puff MecHgn- ies will also be offered for eight sessions on Tuesday evenings, from 6:30 to 8:30, beginning September 25 through November 13. Basic of Turkey Hunting will be offered for eight sessions on Thurs- day evenings, from 6:30 to 8:30, beginning september 27 through November 29; and Fundamentals of Archery will be offered for six sessions on Saturdays, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., beginning September, 29 through November 3. For further information on the non-credit program offerings, or to register to attend, contact the Office of Continuing Education at Luzerne County Community College, 829-7477 or 829-7438. Sales THE ALDERSON UNITED METHODIST WOMEN will sponsor a rummage and bake sale on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 5 and 6, in the basement of the Alderson Church at Harveys Lake. Hours are 10 am. to 4 p.m. on Friday and 10 am. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Dinners THE TRUCKSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Church Road, Trucksville, will sponsor a Chicken Barbeque on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 5 and 6, at the Trucksville Educational Building. Serving will be from 5 to 7 p.m. and tickets are $4.75 for adults and $2.75 for children. Tickets are avail- able through the church office Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 1 .m. : P Reservations may be made by calling the church office at 696-3897. Workshops PSAT-SAT PREP WORKSHOPS will be held October 6 and two consecutive Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Science Building at College Misericordia. Course fee is $40 and instructors are Ellen Franco and Mary Ann Pokoluk. For additional information, call the Continuing Education Office at 675-2181, ext. 331. Concerts HUGH WOLFF AND THE NORTHEASTERN PENNSYL- VANIA PHILHARMONIC will open & the 1984 Season with a ‘‘A Ninth To Remember”, an all Beethoven pro- gram featuring the magnificient Symphony No. 9 with the Susque- hanna Masterworks Chorus on Sat- urday, Sept. 29, at 6 p.m. at Irem Temple, Wilkes-Barre and on Sunday, Sept. 30, at 7:30 p.m. at Masonic Temple, Scranton, Pa. For more information, call the Philharmonic Ticket Hotline - 287- 1916 or 342-0920. Programs A FOUR-SESSION PROGRAM on “Alcohol, Family ad Campus’’ con- ducted by Maggie Snyder, a family and marriage counselor with Family Services Association, is now being held for the campus commu- nity at Penn State Wilkes-Barre. The sessions run on Wednesdays through October 3, from 5 to 6 p.m. in Hayfield House on the Lehman campus. The purpose of the program is to help those whose lives have been influenced by an alcholic to under- stand how alcohol affects the user and his family, how those involved tend to behave, how to sort out what parts of the problem can and cannot be controlled by others, and how to keep their own lives in control. THE MOTHER-TO-BE PRO- GRAM at Nesbitt Memorial Hospi- tal offers obstetrical care to the area’s expectant mothers. It is held every Tueday at 4 p.m. in the hospital’s Medical Arts Building, 534 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. The program, which was initi- tated in 1979, provides health care to both mother and baby regardless of one’s ability to pay. A compre- hensive fee, covering physician, obstetrical services and related hos- pital costs, is available to patients without insuraene. Program participants wmeet with staff members to ascertain a com- plete medical history. They are then assigned to a physician who will care for them during all stages of pregnancy. The program ‘is com- pleted with a check-up six weeks after discharge from the hospital. The Mother-To-Be Program’s services include regular monthly examinations, blood work and ultra- sound procedures. An eight-week prenatal eduational program is availble to parents providing infor- mation about natural childbirth and care of the newborn. For information on the Mother-To- Be Program, contact Nesbitt Memo- 9 ment at 288-8959. Church THE FOLLOWING IS THE CAL- ENDAR OF EVENTS for the Shav- ertown United Methodist Church for the week of September 23 through September 30. Wednesday, September 26 - 8 p.m., U.M.W. Birthday Tea. Thursday, September 27 - 10:30 a.m., Bible Study; 6:45 p.m. Junior Choir; 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir. Sunday, September 30 - 9 a.m., Cherub Choir; 9:45 a.m. Church School; 11 a.m. Worship Mission Emphasis; 7 p.m. District Youth Rally. and now I get all the local News 1 year out of state Address City State