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COLLEGE MISERICORDIA will
sponsor a fine arts camp for chil-
dren, grades 1-6, from 9 a.m. to
noon on Monday, June 24 through
Friday, June 28.
Instructor Maureen Engle, Forty
Fort, will teach students to work
with pencil, charcoal, pastels, pen
and ink and watercolor.
Ms. Engle holds an associate
degree in commercial art from Luz-
erne County Community College, a
bachelor of arts degree in art edu-
cation from College Misericordia
and is presently working on a mas-
ters degree in art education at
Marywood College. In addition, she
teaches private art classes.
For information and a free bro-
chure detailing summer courses for
adults and children, contact College
Misericordia Office of Special Pro-
grams at 675-2181, ext. 331.
THE TRUCKSVILLE VOLUN-
TEER FIRE COMPANY will meet
the first Friday of each month at 8
in the Township Building, Carverton
Road, Trucksville.
At the last meeting, Jon Jorda,
Chairman of the Firemans Bazaar,
gave brief information about the
bazaar.
Dates for the bazaar will be
Thursday, Friday and Saturday,
June 27, 28, and 29 at the corner of
Carverton and Dug Road in Trucks-
ville. Fireman’s Parade will be at 7
p.m. on Friday.
Live music will be provided for
Friday, Country Kings; Saturday,
Star Struck. ?
There will be games, prizes,
home-made food and refreshments.
A QUILT VALUED AT $400 is the
first prize of a raffle being offered
by the Wyoming County Historical
Society in order to raise funds for
the museum now in operation in
Tunkhannock. On display at Ace-
Stonier in Tunkhannock, it wil lbe
awarded to the lucky winner of the
drawing, which will be held at 4:30
p.m., Saturday, July 6, at the end of
the Arts and Crafts Fair at the
courthouse square in Tunkhannock.
Raffle tickets are available from
Ace-Stonier, membrs of th Wyoming
County Historical Society and
during the fair.
The quilt, which was handmade
by ladies of the Amish sect in the
Lancaster area, is of the log cabin
pattern in muted blues and can be
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size ‘bed. In addition, two throw
pillows, donated by Mrs. Jean
Brewer, one in the log cabin pattern
and the other in the folded star
pattern, accompany the quilt.
Other prizes to be won include a
‘‘Sue-Patch’’ doll made by Sue Sisco
of Nicholson and doanted by Mrs.
Dolores Radwanski; a framed
acrylic painting of the old Tunkhan-
nock railroad station portrayed and
donated by Miss Melany Robinson
of Mehoopany, and a hand-crafted
leather wallet made by Robert
Dimon of Jenningsville and donated
by Miss Pearl Stevens.
ST. MARIA GORETTI FESTIVAL
AND AUCTION will be held July 19,
20, 21 on the church grounds, Laflin
Road beginning at 6 p.m.
This year’s festival will feature
games, refreshments, homemade
foods, baked goods, prizes, hand-
crafted items, flea market, kiddie
rides, live music and auction featur-
ing antiques, new and used items.
Chuck Tedrow is the auctioneer.
The public is invited to attend.
Church
THE SHAVERTOWN UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH, 163 North
Pioneer Avenue, Shavertown
announces the following schedule:
Wednesday, June 26, 7:15 p.m.,
Bible Study.
Thursday, June 27, 10:30 a.m.,
Bible Study.
Sunday, June 30, 10 a.m., Morning
Worship.
Tuesday, July 2, 2:30 p.m., Lec-
tionary.
FRANCIS SLOCUM STATE
PARK will sponsor a number of free
‘nature programs’ the weekend of
June 29-30, park Naturalists Jeff
Smith said.
The part, located on Mount Olivet
Road, Wyoming, will be offering an
‘adopt a tree’ guided tour on Satur-
day at 2p.m. The tour will focus on
the variety of different trees along
the scenic deer trail.
On Sunday from 10 a.m. to
noon, ‘Smoky the Bear’ will tour the
park and he will speak about Forest
Fire Safety Practices. At 2 p.m.
Sunday, there will also be a film
show dealing with the forest in
general along with an old logging
film, shown at the visitors center
located next to the boat rental
parking lot.
For more information or direc-
tions call the Francis Slocum State
Park at 696-3525. Ask for Jeff Smith,
park naturalist.
THE DISCIPLES OF CHRIST of
Huntsville Christian Church are
pleased to announce the dates of
their Vacation Bible School. July 19
and 22-26 have been scheduled for
the 9 a.m. to noontime programs.
All children in nursery years
through the sixth grade are wel-
come.
Parents are invited to contact
Pastor Cliff Jones at 675-0611 for
more information.
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IST CHURCH will be closed June 30
THE YOUTH GROUPS of New
Life Church are having a ‘‘Barn
Sale’’ at the Davies Barn, 123 E.
Center Street, Shavertown, from 9
a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 29, rain or
shine. Along with clothing, there
will be a bake sale, bicycles and
household items.
There will be something for
everyone. All proceeds go to ‘Home
Missions Project.”
Programs
THE GREATER WILKES-
BARRE CHAMBER OF COM-
MERCE will sponsor a special ses-
sion on Workers’ Compensation
Reform on Thursday, June 27 at the
Sheraton Crossgates beginning at 8
a.m.
fred A. Sembach, Director of
Employe Benefits of the Pennsyl-
be the guest speaker.
Sembach joined the Pennsylvania
Chamber of Commerce staff in June
of 1983 as a Senior Staff Associate.
During his first year at the Cham-
ber, he worked on a variety of
issues relating to employe benefits
and insurance, including Unemploy-
ment Compensation, Worker’s Com-
pensation, Products Liability, and
Tort Reform. In April 1984, when
that department was reorganized,
he was again promoted to his
present position as Director of
Employee Benefits, where he is
responsible for all matters relating
to Unemployment Compensation
and Worker’s Compensation.
All employers--small, medium,
and large--have felt the impact of
rising Workers’ Compensation costs.
Wage loss and Workers’ Compensa-
tion medical expenses paid have
risen steadily every year since 1974
when the WC law was last
amended: 1974 - $147.7 million; 1984
- $729.7 million (a 394 percent
increase).
The Pennsylvania State Chamber
has developed a 10-point program
for reform of the law. Sembach will
explain the plan and answer ques-
tions.
Please make reservations by con-
tacting the Chamber office at 823-
2101 by June 25. A country-style
breakfast will be served and the
cost is $5.00-members and $8.00 non-
members.
COLLEGE MISERICORDIA will
be the host of an Elderhostel pro-
gram during the next three weeks,
beginning Sunday, June 23. The
Dallas campus, which as been a
sponsor of the program since 1977 is
takingpart in the celebration of Eld-
erhostel’s 10th anniversary. In rec-
ognition of the anniversary of the
program, Governor Dick Thorn-
burgh has proclaimed June 1985 as
Elderhostel Month in Pennsylvania.
Elderhostel consists of a network
of over 800 educational institutions
which offer low cost, short term
people age 60 and older. The partici-
pants are able to take up to 3 non-
credit courses in liberal arts and
sciences taught by the. institution’s
faculty. In Pennsylvania, 30 college
and universities will host the 1985
program from May 19 to August 18.
During the three one-'week ses-
sions College Misericordia will offer
the following courses:
June 23-29-‘‘Revolutionary
China,” by Dr. Ann Hill, professor
at the University of Scranton’ “The
Boom in the Short Story,”. by Dr.
Charlotte Lord, professor emeritus
at Wilkes College; ‘‘Wade Into the
World of Water Color,” by Sue
Hand, member of College Misericor-
dia Art Gallery.
June 30-July 16-‘‘Imigrants,
Miners and Molly McGuires”’ by Dr.
James Rodechko, professor at
Wilkes College; ‘Elementary, My
Dear Watson: Seminar in Sherlock
Holmes,” by Christopher Alexan-
der, professor at Keuka College,
Keuka, N.Y.; “Wade Into the World
of Water Color,” by Ms. Hand.
July 7-13-“The Ballad” by Dr.
Kevin McGovern, assistant aca-
demic dean at College Misericordia;
“Murderers, Swindlers and Grand-
fathers: Mysteries in History,” by
Dr. Donald Fries, professor at Col-
lege Misericordia; ‘Basic Draw-
ing,” by Brian Benedetti, professor
at College Misericordia.
Any persons interested in partici-
pating in the College Misericordia
Elderhostel, either as a commuter
or resident, call the College Miseri-
cordia Office of Special Programs
tional information on Elderhostel in
other areas is also available.
Elderhostel is sponsored by Col-
lege Misericordia’s Institute of Ger-
ontology under the direction of
Debbie Fries and Thomas O’Neill.
Displays
THE PUBLICITY COMMITTEE
of the Luzerne County Fair, origi-
nally the Dallas Fall Fair, is seek-
ing old fair photographs for a
memorabilia display at the 1985
fair. Those wishing to donate photo-
graphs are asked to call 675-0303 for
pick-up.
The fair is planned for September
4 through 8, at the Lehman-Dallas
fair grounds.
Meetings
THE JULY MEETING of Disa-
bled American Veterans, Chapter 9,
has been cancelled due to the July
Fourth holiday.
The next regular meeting will be
held Friday, Aug. 5, at 7:30 p.m. at
the Parsons VFW, Scott Street,
Wilkes-Barre. :
VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM
WAR, Post 2, will meet Thursday,
June 27, at 8 p.m. at the Coral
Lounge, 245 Owen St., Swoyersville.
The Veterans of the Vietnam War,
Inc. is a full service organization
open to all veterans.
THERE WILL BE AN IMPOR-
TANT MEETING of the Harveys
Lake Little League, Wednesday,
June 26, at 8 p.m. at the Robert
Wintersteen Recreational Building
for the election of officers.
Concerts
CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE
DAY with Philharmonic Pops and
fireworks. Hear Star Wars, Sousa
Marches, the 1812 Overture and
more. Concerts will be held on July
on July 5 at Montage, Scranton, at 8
p.m. both nights. There is no admis-
sion charge.
CHRISTIAN SINGER HARRY
LAYDEN will be in concert at
Dallas Baptist Church on Sunday,
July 7.
He will present the story of Jesus
Christ in song during the morning
worship at 11 a.m. During the eve-
ning worship at 7 p.m. he will
present songs of praise.
Dallas Baptist Church is located
on Rt. 415, Dallas-Harveys Lake
Highway.
Are are welcome.
POTENTATE PAUL SCHRAMM
and William Dickson, P.P. Chair-
man, announce the following con-
certs which will be opened with a
Vesper Service by listed Ministers
at 8 p.m. at Irem Temple Country
Club Pavilion, Dallas.
July 7, Wyoming Valley Band,
Director, Reese Peleton, Rev.
Charles F. Gommer; July 14, Wyo-
ming Valley Sweet Adolines, Direc-
tor, Kay Augst, Rev. Thomas A.
Clemow; July 21, Irem’s Chanters,
Director, Merle R. Edwards, Rev.
Andrew Pillarella; July 28, Irem’s
Brass Band, Director, Lester R.
Lewwis, Rev. James P. Stevenson.
Aug. 4, St. David’s Welsh Night;
Aug. 11, Bobby Baird’s Jazz Band,
Director, Bobby Baird, Rev. Lee A.
Diefenderfer; Aug. 18, Barbershop
Quartet, Director, Dale Hill, Rev.
George B. Johnson; Aug. 25, Irem’s
String Band, Director, H. Dean Bal-
comb, Rev. Robert J. Thomas.
Concerts are open to the public
and all members and guests of Irem
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Temple and are cordially invited.
Dining facilities in the Terrace
Room, Main Dining Room and the
Grill with full course dinners and
sandwiches.
THE SPECIAL GUEST ACCOM-
PANYING The Oak Ridge Boys at
their Allentown Fair appearance
Aug. 29 has been changed. Solo
country performer Michael Martin
Murphey will replace the country-
pop group Exile as the front act on
the bill. 7
Murphey’s first big single, ‘“Wild-
fire,” went platinum in 1975 and is
still frequently played on radio sta-
tions of all musical genres. Hit
songs which have distinguished him
as a country artist include ‘Don’t
County The Rainy Days,” “Will It
Be Love By Morning” and ‘‘Disen-
changed.” 3
Reserved seating tickets for the 6
and 9 p.m. performances of The
Oak Ridge Boys with specail guest
Michael Martin Murphey are $13
and 19 on the track and $13, $9 and
$7 in the grandstand. They are on
sale at the fair box office and
Ticketron outlets and may be
obtained through the mail with a $2
per-ticket handling charge which
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JUNE
27, 28, 29
TRUCKSVILLE
PARADE:
FRIDAY
7 P.M.
MUSIC:
THURSDAY
T.N.T.
FRIDAY
COUNTRY KINGS
SATURDAY
STARSTRUCK
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GAMES,
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