BEST WISHES to Len and Jean Groboski, of Old Goss Manor, Dallas, who celebrated their 30th ‘wedding anniversary on Sunday. Len is employed as an iron ~ worker out of L.U. 489, Scranton. The Groboskis are the parents of two daughters, Mrs. Randy (Sheri) Dyson, Brunswick, Georgia, who is employed by Georgia Federal Sav- ings and Loan, and Nancy, Food Service Dietitian for Mainline Nurs- ‘ing and Rehab Center, Paoli, Penn- sylvania. -0 IT SEEMS UNBELIEVA- BLE, but they seem to be making toddler’s clothing nowa- days that is extremely diffi- cult to get out of. A case in point; last week one of my 3 year old students, Kimberly, asked me to “help her get out of a pair of .overhalls so that she could use the bathroom. Sounds easy enough, doesn’t it? Well there were no buttons, snaps or zippers anywhere. I looked and searched for a way to get the patiently probably getting desperate for the bathroom. _ Enter Sara, another student, who R heard me say, “Kim how do you get | these things off? Sara turned Kim around, looked at the point where the straps criss-crossed, pulled the straps down over her shoulders without unfastening anything and * returned to the classroom, leaving a happy classmate who could finally use the bathroom and an astounded teacher behind. -0- ~ MR. AND MRS. LEWIS BRAD- BURY, 536 Charles Street, Luzerne, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jayne Louise to Robert C. McLaughlin, 57 N. Main St., Shaver- town. Miss Bradbury is the granddaugh- ter of Mrs. Ruth Hill, Beach Haven. Mr. McLaughlin is the grandson of Mrs. Bessie McLaughlin, Trucks- ville. A graduate of West Side Area Vocational Technical School, Prin- gle, Miss Bradbury is employed at Elizabeth’s Beauty Salon, Memorial Highway, Dallas. Mr. McLaughlin is a graduate of ‘Wyoming Valley West High School, Kingston, is employed at Schott - Glass Technologists, Duryea. The couple is planning a Septem- ber 27, 1986 Wedding. MR. AND MRS. DERWOOD KOCHER JR., Tunkhannock, announce the engagement of their daughter, Tina Lee to David Tmothy Maciejczak, son of Mrs. Agnes Maciejczak and the late John Maciejczak, Sweet Valley. Miss Kocher is a graduate of Tunkhannock High School. She is employed at Cook’s Pharmacy, Shavertown. New York Presents SALVATORE'S PERM WAVING MANICURES your own mental list and see how good it makes you feel. To all my readers, 1 wish a happy Thanksgiving! Mr. Maciejczak is a graduate of Lake-Lehman High School. He is employed by American Asphalt, Hunlock Creek. The couple will be married May 17, 1986 in West Falls Church. THANKSGIVING IS UPON US. Last week I mentioned . that we should realize our blessings, so fol- lowing my own advice I really gave this subject some serious thought. I’m thankful for my husband, children, parents, sister. (How for- tunate I am to have such a wonder- ful, supportive family.) I have been blessed with good health, a home of my own, a job I find very reward- ing, and some great friends. Make -0- HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our son, Billy who celebrates his sixth birth- day this week. I don’t know where the time goes! Billy is a student in Mrs. Callahan’s A.M. kindergarten class at Dallas Elementary School. -0- SINCERE SYMPATHY is extended to -the family of John Dana. John, who was Kingston Township Zoning Officer for a number of years, was a fine person and surely will be missed by many. Decorating cupcakes A recently formed group of the Daisy Scouts learned how to decorate cupcakes at a recent meeting. Mrs. Veronica Farinola, ho is skilled in the art of cake decorating, offered her time to give a hands-on presentation to the kindergarten girls. This Daisy troop under the leadership of Mrs. Sharon Hartshorne, is the first to be organized in Dallas. Daisy Scouts is for girls 5 years of age or in kindergarten. Shown here, from left, are Vivian Riley, Sarah Podehl, Nadalie Temperine, Megan Elston, Sharon Hartshorne, leader; Beth Hartshorne, Veronica Farinola, instructor; Emlyn Farinola, Corinne Farinola, Cari Cave. heads Hair Cutting and Design Open Daily 10 A.M< to 5 P.M. Mon. Nite til 9 P.M. : Find Gifts For The Whole Family 3 For Christmas » Jeans 10. Up Wreath presented Dallas Post/Ed Campbell Alisa Merolli, Katie Chimock, Nicole Mascali. “0 Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree-How Lovely Are Thy Branches” could be the msot popu- lar carol sung in Wilkes-Barre this holiday season as the Mercy Hospi- tal Auxiliary presents the area’s first “Festival of Trees”, a dazzling display of 55 professionally trimmed trees all in one place, Genetti’s Best Western Motor Inn, Nov. 27, 29, 30 and Dec. 1, 1985. Each of the 55 trees will feature a creative and original design as it is decorated by local florists and pro- fessional decorators. All “Lovely branches’ will be trimmed to fit a theme, each different, each out- standing, each later to be donated to a local charity or designated institu- tion. Tree donors include businesses and institutions ‘whose ' generosity makes the whole display possible. Trees will vary in size, as they do in splendor, and according to Auxilian “Festival of Trees;; Chairs, Marge Kockgether and Audrey Oeller, the benefits of the trimmed tree exhibit will go-to support the new Oncology (cancer treatment) services at Mercy Hospital. Viewers, however, will also bene- fit from musical holiday entertain- Office of Salomon Epstein, M.D. Binghamton Plaza 607-772-8757 Lr oL Te *From Rt. 11 Take Carey Ave. Bridge To Lyndwood Ave., Turn Rt. Until You Come To A Dead End Then Turn Rt. On Fellows Ave. ww Layaways, 675-5069 Pu Wyoming Valley Mall Viewmont Mall MasterCard, Visa ment and prizes each day 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The entire ‘Festival of Trees” idea is a unique community event planned to create a holiday mood and set the Christmas spirit. Tickets may be purchased from the Auxiliary Office located at Mercy Hospital, 25 Church Street, Wilkes- Barre, phone number 826-3682. Besides the donors and decora- tors, other businesses are contribut- ing to this community-wide musical entertainment. For all Wilkes-Barri- ans, the triple-tree insignia with the Mercy Cross logo will become a familiar sight this holiday season THIS: IS A ened. COMMUNITY Let us welcome you! Phone 675-2070 and for several years to come since a “Festival of Trees” wherever it has been initiated, quickly becomes a favorite community holiday project. 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