* Custom Management Corporation jointly sponsor a hot air balloon race on Oct. 5 to benefit local institutions. Activities begin at 2 p.m. on the campus of College Misericordia, Dallas, with the actual balloon launch at 5 p.m. A first for the area, the “Great Balloon Race” will feature a spir- ited, one hour competition between representatives of Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Nesbitt Hospital, Wyoming Valley West H.S., Wyo- College Misericordia. Cash awards totaling $1,000 will be presented to the participating facilities according to their finish in the competition. An honorary lead balloon represented by the Luzerne- Wyoming Counties Office for the Aging will lift-off the ‘Great Bal- loon” event. In all, six colorful airships manned by professional pilots will take part in an authentic ‘hare and hound” competition. In celebration of the Great Bal- loon Race, the respective facilities will launch a number of promotional events in their cafeterias. Employ- ees and customers will be invited to enter a special drawing from Sept. 16-30 for a chance to represent their facility in a hot air balloon. A variety of activities including games, menu specials and prizes will highlightthe two week cafeteria promotion. According to a statement by John Metz, President and CEQ of CMC, the objective of the “Great Balloon Race” is to generate a friendly competition among the participating facilities as well as present an exciting and colorful event for the entire community. Custom Management Corporation is a professional contract manage- ment company which performs a wide range of consumer services for health care, educational and busi- ness clients. The Strikers Wrestling Club will open its season of elementary com- petition Oct. 1 at the Old Noxen School. Registrations will be accepted on opening night from 7 to 9. Pre- registration is scheduled for Sept. 21, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Noxen School. All elementary boys in the Lake- Lehman, Dallas, or Tunkhannock school districts are welcome to attend. Parents who would like further information may contact Mrs. Kocher at 639-2158 or Mrs. Ron Swingle at 298-2212. A second Lehman United Method- ist Church Golf Tournament is scheduled for Sept. 29, at 2 p.m. at the Twin Oaks Golf Course at Orange. Don Weidner and Gilbert Tough of Lehman will defend their team title and David Summa will defend his individual title. Call Rev. Michael Shambora for further information. Church 675-5192 or office 639-2891. By CHARLOT M. DENMON Joseph Drust, member of the Har- veys Lake Bassmasters, reported that 59 boys and girls participated in the Fifth Annual Bassmasters Children’s Fish Tournament held recently at Harveys Lake. A total of 38 children, ages 15 and under caught 348 fish of various kinds totaling 117 lbs. 8 oz. There were 284 blue gills, 26 pickerel, 14 rock bass, 10 catfish, seven bass, six trout, and one perch weighed in by members of the club. Winners in the 10 and under divi- sion were Becki Roan, first, 8 1b. 9 oz.; Samantha Abod, second, 7 lbs. 3 oz.; Carey Kirkella, third, 6 lbs. 10 oz.; Jason Boice, fourth, 4 1bs. 5 0z.; and Jerry Altavilla, fifth, 4 lbs. 5 oz. Winners in the 11 to 15 age group were Darlene Demko, first, 15 Ibs. 1 oz.; Chris Collier, second, 10 lbs. 1 Contest set Spooks, . spirits “and shadowy shapes will settle in Swoyersville reation Board sponsors its first annual ‘‘Creative Halloween Con- test”. The contest will be open to all individuals and groups regardless of age. Entrants should construct a weather proof, self-standing Hallow- een Figure in any shape, size or form. The ghastly ghaouls will be gath- ered at the Tripp St. Tennis Courts, near Roosevelt Field, to haunt the vicinity from October 19 until the arrival of Halloween. Creativity and appearance are the keys to winning one of the three prizes of $100, $50, and $50 savings bonds. : To reserve a space for your entry and - for additional information please call Dolores Resavage at 288- 9190 or Councilman Chuck Zambito at 288-5510 by October 13. Prizes will be awarded on Hallow- een Day. Free hot chocolate will be served from october 19 on to Hal- loween. CHACKO'S WEST BOWLING LANES 398 Marion Street Luzerne, PA 287-0755 OPEN BOWLING DAILY 11 AM to 11 PM SPECIAL SENIOR CITIZENS’ RATE John Chacko, Jr. Prop. : £ SHOWCASE THEATRE oz.; Michelle Gazey, third, 8 lbs. 8 oz.; David Potichko, fourth 7 lbs. 13 oz.; and Brian Thomas, fifth, sixth, 6 lbs. 7 oz. In the same age group Michelle Gazey caught the largest fish, a Darlene Demko caught the most fish, 64 in the 11 to 15 age group and David Potichko caught the longest fish, a 21 inch pickerel. Darlene Demko caught the smallest fish in her age group, a 33% inch blue gill. most Kinds, five varieties. In the 10 and under age group, Becki: Roan caught the most fish with a total of 44. Jerry Altavilla pickerel and Nancy Smetana caught the smallest fish, a four-inch blue gill. Samantha Abod caught five different kinds of fish to win the award for the most varieties. Boscov’s, K Mart, Bait Box, Dair- ing’s Market, Big Top Rentals, Roan Beverages, Kern Beverages, and Grotto Pizza donated prizes. MIDWAY RESTAURANT 919 Wyoming Ave. _Wyoming SHOWCASE THEATRE SHOWCASE THEATRE SHOWCASE THEATRE SHOWCASE THEATRE Theatre opens son, Dallas; Schoner, housepkeeper); the door; however, Kingston. Theatre site will be the ‘‘Cockneys’” Kingston; Fran Wilkes-Barre; and Leigh in the Dallas (Harry); and Susan reservations are encour- -— The annual ‘“dry-run’” for run- ners, cyclists, and paddlers entered in the Cellular One Great Race V will be held in Wilkes-Barre’s Kirby Park on Sunday, Sept. 29 from noon to 2 p.m. at the pond pavilion. The practice training session forthe fifth annual triathlon, slated for Oct. 13, is designed to both familiarize com- petitors with the race course and to provide some expert instruction in each of the three athletic events. A team of local physicians active in sports medicine will also speak on therapy, diet, nutrition, stretch- ing and warm-up, and a balanced fitness program. Participating in ‘‘dry-run” activi- ties is free and open to the public, and registration forms for the Cellu- lar One Great Race V will be on hand. On race day itself, during the height of the fall foliage season, the starter’s gun will sound from Wilkes-Barre’s Public Square to begin the competition with the 10-K footrace. Runners will head south in a loop through the scenic Wilkes College area and then west across the Market Street Bridge, through Nesbitt Park and out to the Kings- ton Recreation Complex. Team cyclists will then take over and tour through a 9-plus mile course set in Luzerne and Lacka- wanna counties ending at the canoe latinching site in West Pittston. Pad-~ dlers then man their boats for the 8- mile canoe leg down the scenic Susquehanna River, putting ashore in Nesbitt Park. A final 300 yard run to the finish line in Kirby Park ends the Cellular One Great Race V. Team make-up in the triathlon will be one runner, one cyclist, two paddlers and one alternate. Teams will be divided into male, female and mixed categories with three age classifications determined by aver- age team age. A corporate-business class and a media category are also featured, as well as a separate ‘iron-man’’ class. The Cellular One Great Race V is hosted by NEPEC and sponsored by Cellular One of N.E. Pennsylvania, the car telephone company servic- ing Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Hazle- ton, and the surrounding Nertheast- ern Pennsylvania areas. proceeds will support the 1985-86 clean-air, water, land and recycling activities of NEPEC. Individuals and businesses inter- ested in participating in the Cellular One Great Race V can obtain more information by writing or calling to race coordinators at P.O. Box 3113, Scranton, PA 18505-3113, (717) 961- 1150. CB SHOWCASE THEATRE JY1V3IHL 3SYOMOHS directed by Jan Tomassetti JY1V3IHL 3SYOMOHS 3d1V3IHL 3SYOMOHS , FOR RESERVATIONS Call 823-5266 Hows: THEATRE FOR GROUP RATES Call 287-1265 ™ 1VIHL 3SYOMOHS SHOWCASE THEATR Drum Majors! Is your band ready? Are the judges ready? You may enter the field for competi- tion!!! These words will be heard on Sunday, Sept. 29 as the Dallas Area Marching Band hosts their second annual Tournament of Bands competition starting at 1 p.m. in the senior high athletic field. Bands from GAR, Lackawanna Trail, Montoursville, Mid Valley, Nanticoke, Pittston Area, Western Wayne and Lake-Lehman will be vying for the top spot in their group. Dallas, as host band, will perform in exhibition only. Each band will perform for a minimum of 10 minutes and a maxi- mum of 12 minutes, during which time they must execute, often quite difficult marching maneuvers while playing quality music. The band is followed about the field by a panel of judges from the Mid-Atlantic Judges Association who deduct one- tenth of a point for various errors such as wrong notes, out of step, dropped equipment etc. The judges comment are taped and are then used by the band directors to help overcome any weak points in the program. Judges are also seated in the stands during this tiem and they watch the general effect of each band. The Dallas Band Boosters have planned for various booths to help make the afternoon more enjoyable. A variety of foods, baked goods, arts and crafts and raffle tickets will be available. Admission is $2.00 and tickets may be purchased from the participating bands or at the gate. Tehre will be ample parking available. Make your plans now to spend your afternoon cheering your favor- ite band to victory. Wilkes-Barre General Hospital Aux- iliary’s social event of the year: The 17th Annual Starlight Ball will be held on Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Woodlands. During the evening a name will be drawn as winner of a 1986 Mercedes Benz, 190 Class: The evening’s festivities will include cocktails from 8 to 9 p.m. with dinner and dancing from 9 p.m. to 1 am. Music will be fur- nished by the Ken James Band. Invitations, which will be mailed later this month, may be obtained by contacting General Hospital's Auxiliary Office of Volunteer Serv- ices Department. : Members of the committee include Mrs. Guy Serpico, Trucks- ville, Auxiliary first vice-president, Mrs. Stanley Ushinski, Shavertown, Auxiliary president; Mrs. William Rusin, Shavertown and Mrs. Alfred D’Anca, Shavertown, ball co-chair- man. Plans for the First Annual Jerry’s Kids Classic Golf Tournaments are now underway. The 4 man scramble event is to be held on October 7 at the Irem Temple Country Club in Dallas with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Honorary Chiarman of the event is former New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Joe Pisarcik. He will be joined by a number of former Penn State foot- ball players to kick off the inaugu- ral event. There will be an entry fee of $100 per person. This includes the cost of cart and green fees, on course refreshments, prizes and awards cocktail party. Each participant will also receive an Aureus coton lisle shirt to commemorate the tourna- ment. This fee will also give golfers the chance to win a 1986 Cadillac which will be awarded to the first person to score a hole-in-one on the 17th hole. The award is sponsored by Falcone Beverage of Pittston. The MDA is also looking for tee and green sponsors. These sponsor- ships are available to anyone inter- ested at the tax deductable cost of | $200. All those interested can pick up registration and sponsorships forms at area golf courses, taverns, or golf shops: Or they can call the Muscu- lar Dystrophy Association at (717) 826-0201. Pictured from left to right: Joe Pisarik, Honorary Chairman; Sam Falcone of Falcone Beverage, Offi- cial Sponsor and Dave Shimshock, MDA Representative. Q. A. _/b BACK 1 HOUNTAIN VIDEO 878-8199 FERNBROOK PLAZA ROUTE 309 DALLAS, PA. 18612
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