FEE THE NORTHEASTERN PA. VOL- UNTEER FIREMEN’S FEDERA- TION will meet on Thursday, March 14, at 8 p.m. in the Coolbaugh Twp. Fire Co., Tobyhanna. John Long, president will preside. All delegates are asked to attend this meeting. Reports on the fire training week- ends and a parade dates will be assigned. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 19 the Back Mountain East La Leche League will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the home of Mrs. John Vaida, Shaver- town. “The Art of Breastfeeding and Overcoming Difficulties” will be discussed. In a relaxed setting the group will talk about the ‘how to’’ of breast- feeding. Best positions to hold the baby, and when and how long to nurse the baby are just a few points to be brought up. In addition, solu- tins to difficulties which may occur will be offered. La Leche. League is an interna- tional organization based on mother to mother help since 1956. All infor- mation used at meetings and made available to women has been approved by a Professional Advis- ory Board made up of physicians from around the world. Reprints, pamphlets, and an extensive lending library on all aspects of child care are available to women who attend monthly meetings. For further information about La Leche League contact Mrs. John Vaida, Shavertown or Mrs. Albert Holcomb, Pikes Creek. VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM WAR, Post No. 2, will meet Thurs- day, March 14 at 8 p.m. at the Coral Lounge, 245 Owen Street, Swoyers- ville. A film will be shown, and refresh- ments served. The Veterans of the Vietnam War Inc. is a full service organization open to all veterans, THE MARY CIRCLE of the Shav- ertown United Methodist Church will meet on Monday evening, March 18, at 8 p.m., in the Memo- rial Lounge. Hostesses for the evening will be Grace Lord, Ollie Daubert and Elaine Bearley; with Devotions by Catherine Newhart. Following the meeting there will be a white elephant sale, so come join us for an evening of Christian fellowship and enjoyment. See you there and--bring a friend! THE BACK MOUNTAIN WIDOWS CLUB will meet on Satur- day, March 16, at noon for lunch at the Mark II Family Restaurant, Memorial Highway, Dallas. THE BOOK CLUB of the Back Mountain Memorial Library will meet on Monday, March 18, at 1:30 p.m. in the new library building, 96 Huntsville Road, Dallas. Tea will be served by the hospital- ity committee. IF YOU LIVE ON A FEW ACRES ~ and have an interest in growing fruits and vegetables, or raising livestock for home use, a series of workshops on Living On A Few Acres is for you. These workshops are designed to provide you with a basic understanding of various agri- culture enterprises on a small scale basis. Emphasis will be on home food production. Workshop dates and subjects are: March 13-Introduction and Course Overview, March 20-Soils and Fer- tility, March 27-Productive Fruits on Small Acreage, April 2-Growing Vegetable Crops for Fresh Use & Storage, April 10-Preserving Your Food, April 13-Field Trip, April 17- Small Scale Livestock-Beef & Swine, April 24-Home Slaughtering, May 1-Christmas Trees, May 8- Backyard Poultry, May 15-Farm Accounting and Wrap Up. The classes will be held at the Luzerne County Cooperative Exten- sion Office, Courthouse Annex, 5 Water St., Wilkes-Barre, starting at 7 p.m. For more information and or a registration form, contact Donna Skog at the Cooperative Extension Service, Courthouse Annex, 5 Water St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18711 or phone 825-1704 or 459-0736, ext. 704. A TWO-PART SEMINAR entitled, “Preventing Parent Burnout,” is being offered by the Office of Con- tinuing Education at Luzerne County Community College, on Wednesday evenings, March 20 and 27, from 6:30 to 9. For further information on the workshop or to register to attend, contact Karen Dessoye, Office of Continuing Education at Luzerne County Community College, 829- 7481. A WORKSHOP ENTITLED “Improving Relationships’’ will be held Saturday, March 30, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 168 N. Washing- ton ST., Wilkes-Barre. Sponsored by Unity of Wyoming Valley, the workshop will be led by Alice Miller and Ken Souser. Advance registration will assure your place. For further information, call 822-2230. A CRAFT FAIR, BAZAAR AND FUN DAY is planned for Saturday, March 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Evans Falls School, Route 309, six miles south of Tunkhannock. The event is a fund-raiser for the school children, and is sponsored by the Evans Falls PTA. Pictured are Wyoming Valley's East End Ceili Dancers. The Ceili Dancers are the oldes Irish Dance group in the area, providing entertainment and Irish culture for more than 30 years. They have performed in Ireland and all over the east coact of the U.S. They will perform at noon. Fifth local crafters will offer handmade porcelain, dolls, wood products, handknits, decorative painting, iron work, ceramics, hand weaving, leather, cabbage patch clothes, coal souvenirs, and more. Admission and parking are free. For information call 333-4007 or 836- 4936. STUDENTS AT PENN STATE Wilkes-Barre will be jumping for heart in a Jump Rope marathon event, on Friday, March 15 in the Commons Student Lounge at th Lehman campus from 12 noon to 3 .m. A national event, ‘Jump Rope For Heart” is sponsored by the Pennsylvania State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recre- ation and Dance to benefit the American Heart Association. Physical education teacher and the Jump Rope For Heart coordina- tor at Penn State, Jane Griffin, LARGE COOKED SHRIMP » $6.99 BOX OF COLOSSAL SIZE SHRIMP 340° 6to8 Count Per Lb. explained some of the pre-event activities, ‘Our classes have been learning a variety of jump rope and aerobic dance techniques; how to check their pulse rate and the importance of regular exercise.” Other activities include Aerobic Dance workouts three times a week for seven weeks. ‘Jump Rope For Heart and Dance For Heart has generated a lot of enthusiasm among the students at the campus,’ says Mrs. Griffin, “We're all proud to be involved in programs which will raise funds that will ultimately help all of our community.” The funds raised through Jump Rope For Heart and Dance For Heart support research, education, and community service programs of the American Heart Association. THE WILKES-BARRE FAMILY YMCA will hold a St. Patrick’s Sleepover at the ‘“Y’’ on Friday, March 15 starting at 9 p.m. All children first through 8th grades are invited to participate. The program will include games, snacks, swimming, movie and gym. The children will be served a nutri- tious breakfast on Saturday morn- ing and may stay for the Y’s Saturday Fun Program from 9 a.m. unitl 12 noon. Registrations are due by March 13. Fee for the program is YMCA members $5.00 and non members $6.50. For further infor- mation or a flyer on the program please call the ‘“Y”’ at 823-2191. THE INTERNATIONAL STU- DENTS’ ASSOCIATION of King's College is sponsoring the Interna- tional Students’ Extravaganza of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The main purpose of this function is to provide an opportunity for interac- tion and fellowship between interna- tional students and local communi- ties. We would like to have your participation. The event will take place on Saturday, March 16, at 6 p.m. in King’s College Susquehanna Lounge (Administration Building), 133 North River Street, Wilkes-Barre. The International Extravaganza will feature an international cov- ered-dish dinner, ethnic entertain- ment with dancing, music, a fashion show, and an exhibit of artifacts from different countries. If you are unable to bring a food item, there will be a charge of $5.00 for non-students (for dinner and entertainment) or $3.00 for students or $1.00 for entertainment (dinner not included). For registrtion and further infor- mation: Dr. Lee, Moderator, Intn’l Students’ Assoc., King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18711, 826-5900 ext. 729 or Justin Victor, president, International Students’ Assoc. Box 709 King’s College, 287-8326. THE CIRCLE EIGHTERS of Wilkes-Barre, Modern Western Square and Round Dance Club will host a St. Patrick’s Dance on Satur- day, March 16 at Wilkes-Barre Area Voc. Tech. School. Rounds will be from 7:30 to 8:30 and squares from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. All dancers are welcome. There will also be a regular dance held on Saturday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, March 31, a special dance will be held t the Genetti Motor Lodge, Hazleton, from 2-4:30 p.m. National caller Ron Libby will be the featured caller. The schedule for April includes a dance on Satur- day April 13, and Friday, April 19. ; THE YOUNG ADULT GROUP of the Wyoming Presbyterian Church will sponsor its 4th Annual Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, March 23, from 4:30 until 7 p.m. The dinner will be held in the Institute of the church off Wyoming Avenue in the borough of Wyoming. In addition to homemade spa- ghetti, the dinner includes a fresh garden salad, Italian bread, hot or cold beverage and dessert. A candy and bake sale, featuring Easter chocolates and homemade breads, cakes and pastries, will also be operated at the same time. Tickets for the spaghetti dinner are $3.00 for adults and $1.50 for children under 12. They may be purchased at the door, from members of the Young Adult Group, or by calling the church office at 693-0594. Takeouts will be available; containers must be provided. ®* Home ® Business '® Professional Editing ® VHS or BETA Formats ® Super 8mm Transfer ® Depositions ® Wills ® Weddings ® Parties ® Special Events ® Educational Programs ® Marketing Demonstrations ® Video Greetings ® Baby Videography WITH EACH ORDER Ofter Expires March 31. 1985 THE ANNUAL HAM AND CAB- BAGE DINNER will be held by Mountain Grange on March 23 in the Grange Hall on Eighth Street, Carverton. The public is invited. The price is $4.25. Tickets at the door. Served family style, dessert included. THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT of College Misericordia is sponsoring a flute clinic by jazz flutist, Leslie Burrs, on March 21, at 2 p.m. on the Dallas campus. A multi-talented artist, Leslie Burrs has earned a reputation as a performer, educator, composer and arts administrator. He has distin- guished himself as a guest soloist at the Quaker City Jazz Festival. Burrs performed as special guest artist on the gold album, “Live at the Bijou.”” He has also toured with the Duke Ellington Orchestra play- ing his own compositions. The afternoon clinic will empha- tional techniques to develop crea- tive skills, daily exercises and the purpose of scales, and an exposure to various unusual flutes. Burrs’ presentation will be of special inter- est to flutist as well as all jazz enthusiasts. The clinic will be followed by a 8 p.m. concert at which Burrs will perform original compositions fusing classical and jazz musical traditions. Both events are offered, without charge, as a community service. For further information, individu- als and groups may contact Ted Veremeychik, director of cultural events at 675-2181, ext. 272. ANTIQUE DEALERS from North- east Pennsylvania will be bringing an exciting variety of antiques and collectibles to the 4th Annual Greater Scranton Antique Show and Sale sponsored by the Scranton Chapter of Hadassah on Monday evening, March 18, and Tuesday, March 19. The show will be held in the historic surrounding of the ball- room of the recently restored Hilton Hotel at Lackawanna Station in downtown Scranton. A new feature of the show this year will be antique appraisals. Bess Williams of Kingston, Pa., will ber available at the show on Tues- day, March 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to appraise items for the gen- eral public. There will be a charge of $5 per item for the appraisal. The show will open Monday eve- ning, March 18, with a Preview from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The $5.50 Patron Preview tickets include admission, dessert and coffee. Patron tickets are available to the public, in advance, from Gloria Cohen (717) 586-1414 or at the door the evening of March 18. The show is open to the general public on Tuesday, March 19, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. General admission tickets can be purchased for $2 per person at the door. THE LEHMAN UNITED METH- ODIST WOMEN will hold a Rum- mage Sale in the Lehman Church on March 22 from 9-5 on March 23 from 9-12 (bag day). Co-chairpersons are Helen Squier and Lillie Lamoreaux assisted kby Vera Hoover, Jean McCulloch, Vera Tough, Evelyn Ide, Mary Lyn Bow- ersox, Althea Clark, Deborah Sham- bora. Snack Bar Committee: Naomi Nuss, Dorothy Wright, Fern Rogers, and Bake Sale Committee: Elda Coolbaugh, Patricia Miers, Evelyn Ide, Ruth Disque, Anna Sidler and Dorothy Cosgrove. THE KINGSTON, WYOMING, FORTY FORT AND CAREERIST BRANCHES of the Nesbitt Memo- rial Hospital Auxiliary will conduct a Daffodil Sale in conjunction with American Cancer Society on March 20, 21 and 22, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the hospital lobby. Mrs. Richard Coutts is Executive Board President of the Auxiliary. LAKE-LEHMAN BAND HOAGIE March 19 at the Lehman Methodist” Church. Orders must be in by Thursday, March 14. To order or for informa- tion call 696-2951. Workers to report as early as possible. THE DALLAS HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER CLUB parents are spon- soring ‘“‘A Little Bit of Everything” a flea market and bazaar on Satur- day, April 20. The event will be held in the senior high school gymna- sium and cafeteria from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. ] Committee members are now in the process of taking table space reservations from local antique dealers and craftsmen. The flea market and bazaar will also provide an excellent opportunity for a new or small business to introduce its product to the community. School, church or community organizations are also invited to participate by setting up a booth to raise funds for their own organization. Individuals are also welcome to ‘rent table space to sell their attic treasures. There are approximately 80 spaces available in the facility pro- viding good exposure for all partici- pants. The Soccer Club will be selling lunch items and baked goods. Proceeds from the project will go to the Dallas High School Soccer Team to help defray expenses of a trip to Scotland, a cultural and athletic educational experience, projected for the summer of 1986. To obtain a registration form or for additional information please call 675-4566 or 696-1437. Patrick (Continued from page 1) Kathleen Sweeney, also a resident of Dallas, said St. Patrick’s Day used to mean Mass in the morning, then parties or dances in the church halls. Her parents were born in Donegal and when they came to America, they eventually settled in Plymouth where her father opened a butcher shop. She recalled that her grand- mother, who lived with them, smoked a clay pipe which many of the Irish women did, and when company came she used to hide it in her apron pocket so they wouldn’t ‘know she smoked. Ms. Sweeney explained that the leprechauns had nothing to do with St. Patrick’s Day, but were a part of Irish legends. The saying was, she said, ‘‘Catch a leprochaun and find a pot of gold.” Mary Cosgrove Kratz, employed by the Luzerne County Intermediate Unit, visited Ireland and her rela- tives from County Cork. One of her ancesters was a prime minister of Ireland. ! “St. Brigid is more important than St. Patrick in Ireland,” said Mary. ‘‘She was the pioneer of the conventual life for Irish women and founded a monastery at Kildare and died there about the year 525, 25 years after she founded it.” Mary also said that, contrary to the legend, St. Patrick did not chase any snakes out of Ireland, that is only a myth. According to her, St. Patrick’s Day is a religious day more than anything else - that the observance as we know it, is actu- ally a celebration initiated by the Irish-Americans as a way to com- memorate their heritage. She found the most important day in Ireland was the medieval dinner at the Castle Bwynratty which is held annually. The guests are served the same kinds of foods as was eaten in medieval times - vege- tables, ribs, and mead to drink. The only piece of silver guests are given with which to eat is a knife. That and your fingers are what you use to eat the food. After dinner, a king and queen are appointed and they are thrown into the dungeon as in medieval times. At the end of the dinner, everyone gets snuff. The Black Thorn Walking Stick (shillelagh), St. Patrick’s staff with which he is reputed to perform supernatural powers, is an impor- tant part of Irish history. St. Pat- rick is said to have blessed with it, cursed with it, healed with it, and used it to defeat his enemies whether human, demons or ani- mals. Mary also visited Trinity Univer- sity in Dublin where the Book of Kells is kept. The Book of Kells is the Four Gospels in vellum, done by Irish Monks at Kells in Meath, or on the Isle of Iona, in the ninth cen- tury. She also noted that the bars in Ireland close at 11 p.m., and at Irish national anthem. It was St. Brigid, she said, who made crosses from reeds from the River Shannon, which were used because when the Irish were searched for religious items, they could rip apart the reeds and throw them away. In addition to attending Mass, a custom particular to March 17 in Ireland is the wearing of St. Patrick crosses. In the past, it was a common custom but today it sur- vives only in the badges and ribbons worn by the children. They are worn on the right shoulder and are made of a single or double crossed ribbon stitched to a disk of white paper, notched at the edge. A very small bow is stitched at the ends of the arms of the cross and a larger one at the junction of the arms. The brighter the colors of the silk, the more handsome the crosses are considered. Patricia Fox Russin of Shaver- town, also Irish, visited Ireland and she, too, agrees that St. Patrick’s Day is more an American celebra- tion than a festive day in Ireland. Celebration of Masses, pilgrim- ages to St. Patrick’s Holy Mountain on the last Sunday in July, and pilgrimages. from June 1 to August 15 to the Lough Derg, an island in County Donegal, are more impor- tant observances of St. Patrick throughout Ireland. The wearing of the green, the large St. Patrick Day parades, the skirl of bagpipes in the air, corned beef and cabbage dinners, green beer, green carnations, hair tinted green, shamrocks - all these on March 17 are more common to the United States than in Ireland. “I believe the festivities were initiated by the Irish who came to America,” said Mrs. Russin. “In order to commemorate their heri- tage and to keep them close to their native land. The Irish are a light- hearted, but sort of wild-natured people. We love a good time with lots of dancing, eating and drinking. It is a part of our heritage.” The few St. Patrick Day parades ‘held in Ireland are much more restrained than in America and can in no way compare. In today’s world, however, no matter what the country, what the nationality, the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day has become increasingly popular. This year on St. Patrick’s Day, those who want to go to the parade will have to travel to Scranton where well-laid plans for the great- est ever have been finalized. Not too far a distance for the Irish and for those who want to be Irish for a day. Landfill (Continued from page 1) collected from the private hauler. Persico answered that the authority was indebted to its lenders bond- holders and must, therefore, collect above and beyond what is necesary to maintain the baler. Kovaleski then suggested that perhaps an incremental hike would soften the blow to the haulers who, now, would be paying close to 30 extra per truckload. Treasurer George Davenport then stated that the shortage of capital was an immediate critical situation and that tires alone for the vehicles involved in the baler facility, amounted to a cost of $2,552 since MALTBY DRUG STORE 326 HUGHES ST. SWOYERSVILLE, PA. 287-7724 HAZEL BISHOP LIPSTICKS 99¢ FREE PICK UP AND DELIVERY LOWEST PRICES GUARANTEED ~ JOE RANIELI, R. PH. 287-7724 the facility opened in Feb. 11 of this year. The new baler facility is the first of its kind in Pennsylvania and is designed to maximize use of the landfill by compactings its garbage. Because of the baler facility, the landfill has a higher longevity than the average dump, which according to D.E.R. is 30 years. Richard Scheller, engineer, asked the authority to consider looking into other sources of revenue, to keep up with the increased costs of maintaining the landfill. Among which would be generated income based upon taking in residual wastes. Though the new baler facil- ity has augmented costs, the conve- nience of being able to unload more easily and the savings on private haulers truck maintenance should prove a positive point. Women (Continued from page 1) In addition to running the centers, Mary also lectures, does makeup for fashion shows as well as demon- strations at the Tech Schools. She also works with various youth groups such as the Girl Scouts. Mary also does personal consulta- tions with her customers who pur- chase makeup, showing them how to apply it, what kind to use, how much, etc. She works alongside other members of her staff every day in her salons. She attributes her success to hard work and liking people. She also does her best to please each cus- tomer and give each one personal attention. Each of her employees do the same, that is something Mary STphasiees that they must do. “When you're a woman, you have to work hard to earn recognition,” said Mary. “My husband is very supportive of my work.” ary is very active in the West { 43 vig ) Woman's Organization, where she is now first vice president. She has played a key role in increasing the membership and has enrolled numerous business and professional women from the Back Mountain. She believes in ‘Women Helping Women’. She is a member of the National Hair Care Association, Skin Care Association, Professional Makeup Artists Guild, Professional Nail Art- ists Association and, in her leisure time, reads a lot of professional literature. : A large clientele from Wilkes- Barre prompted Mary to open her fourth shop in Wilkes-Barre. No matter how many shops Mary may have, she wants to maintain per- sonal and quality service. “We are a full family service feuding mother, dad and children. We want to keep it that way,” said Mary.
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