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Wednesday/
Jan. 8
DUE TO RENOVATIONS, Irem
Temple Country Club will not be
available to Back Mountain Kiwanis
Club for meetings during January.
Arrangements are being made with
the Dallas Kiwanis for both clubs to
meet at the Clam Claw on Memorial
Highway, Dallas, on Wednesday
evenings, January 8, 15, and 22.
Seafood dinners will be served at
6:30 p.m. The January 22 meeting is
being designated as ‘Wives Night”
and an appropriate speaker will be
engaged.
THE REGULAR MONTHLY
MEETING of the Wyoming Valley
Camera Club will be held Wednes-
day, Jan. 8 at 7:30 p.m. The club
meets on the 2nd floor of Nesbitt
Hall, on the campus of Wyoming
Seminary, West Market St., Kings-
ton.
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NESBITT MEMORIAL HOSPI-
TAL’S CARDIAC REHABILITA-
TION CLUB will meet on Wednes-
day, Jan. 8 at 7 p.m..in the
classroom of the Medical Arts
Building, 534 Wyoming Ave., Kings-
ton.
Cardiologist Dr. Daniel Silverstein
will present a program on cardiac
catherization. A slice presentation
of actual catherizations will be
shown and discussed.
Club meetings are open to all area
cardiac patients and their families
free of charge and are held the
second Wednesday of each month.
The programs provide an informal
atmosphere where cardiac patients
can discuss common concerns.
A walking session will also be
offered for interested members
prior to the Wednesday meeting at
6:15 p.m. in the Medical Arts Build-
ing Auditorium. Low calorie, low
cholesterol refreshments will be
served following the presentation.
For more information, contact the
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program a
288-1411 extension 4773.
Thursday/
Jan.9
THE NORTHEASTERN PA. VOL-
UNTEER FIREMEN’S FEDERA-
TION will meet on Thursday, Jan. 9
at 8 p.m. in the Grattan Singer Hose
Co., Simpson. John Long, president,
will preside. All delegates are asked
to attend this meeting.
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WOLF-TV 38, Scranton-Wilkes-
Barre and WWLF-TV 56, Hazleton,
will focus public attention on alco-
holism, a disease afflicting some 10
million americans, during an eve-
ning of special programming on
Thursday, Jan. 9.
The programming will begin at 8
p.m. with Studio 38's feature movie
presentation, ‘The Boy Who Drank
Too Much,” starring ‘‘Happy Days’
"’ Scott Baio as a teenage alcoholic
whose problems mirror those of his
father, played by Don Murray. Jer-
rold Freedman directed this sensi-
tive and dramatic treatment of the
alarming epidemic of problem
drinking among the nation’s teens.
“The Boy Who Drank Too Much’
will be followed at 10 p.m. by ‘The
National Acloholism Test,” spon-
sored as a public service by Mar-
worth, a Geisinger affiliate and
treatment center for alcoholism in
Waverly, Pa. This thought-provok-
ing half hour, narrated by Patrick
O’Neal, is designed to reveal the
signs and symptoms of alcoholism,
which is the direct or indirect cause
of some 95,000 deaths annually
across the country.
A cross-section of recovering alco-
holics - from celebrities to house-
wives and students - take the test
along with the viewer, and share
their personal experiences and per-
spectives as alcoholics.
WOLF and WWLF will conclude
the evening at 10:30 with a special
half-hour panel discussion originat-
ing in the Scranton studio and mod-
erated by Tom Powell. The panel-
ists are Dr. Robert Krauss, Medical
Director at Marworth; Trooper
Chester Kuklewicz, Pa. State
Police, Dunmore Barracks; and
Mike Ruddy of the Lackawanna
County Tavern Owners Association.
The discussion will deal with alcohol
abuse in the region, and with the
local help that is available to those
who either are or have the potential
to become alcoholics.
Anyone wishing further informa-
tion on “The Boy Who Drank Too
Much,” ‘The National Alcoholism
Test,” or the panel discussion, is
invited to call WOLF-WWLF at the
studios in Scranton, telephone 347-
9653.
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JACOB KOLFF, M.D., professor
of surgery and head of thoracic and
cardiovascular surgery, Temple
University School of Medicine, Phil-
adelphia, will present a lecture on
the ‘Current Status of Coronary By-
pass’ at Nesbitt Memorial Hospital.
The program will be held on Thurs-
day, January 9, at 11 a.m. in the
classroom of the Medical Arts
Building, 53¢ Wyoming Ave., Kings-
ton.
Well known in the field of cardiov-
ascular surgery, Dr. Kolff also
serves as adjunct associate profes-
sor of surgery at the University of
Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah. From
1974 to 1976, Dr. Kolff ws principal
investigator for total artificial heart
experiments at the University of
Utah during his tenure as research
assistant professor of surgery, divi-
sion of artificial organs.
Dr. Kolff earned his medical
degree from Western Reserve Uni-
versity, Cleveland, Ohio, and com-
pleted graduated training at the
University of Colorado, the Cleve-
land Clinic and the University of
Chicago, Department of Surgery.
He is a member of ‘the Council of
the American Federation for Clini-
cal Research, Association of Aca-
demic Surgery, the College of Phys-
icians of Philadelphia and the
American Society for Artificial
Internal Organs.
VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM
WAR, Post 2, will meet Thursday,
Jan. 9, at 8 p.m. at the Coral
Lounge, 245 Owen St., Swoyersville.
A film will be shown and refresh-
ments served.
A directory of the names on the
Vietnam Veterans Memorial in
Washington, D.C. is available for
references at the meetings.
The Veterans of the Vietnam War,
.Open Mon. thru Sat. 9-5
869-1405
Inc. is a full service organization
open to all veterans.
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THE DALLAS ROTARY - CLUB
will hold its meetings on Thursday,
January 9, and Thursday, January
16, at the Crab Claw, Memorial
Highway, Dallas.
Meetings will resume at the Irem
Temple Country Club on January
Friday/
Jan. 10
A COMMERCE CLUB LUNCH-
EON, a membership program of the
Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber’ of
Commerce, will be held at 12 noon
on January 10. The luncheon will be
held at Genetti’s Best Western
located at 77 E. Market Street in
Wilkes-Barre.
This month’s guest speaker for
the Commerce Club is Dr. Mickey
D. Levy, Senior Vice President and
Chief Economist at Fidelity Bank,
N.A.
Dr. Levy is a member of the
prestigious Shadow Open Market
Committee. He serves as an eco-
nomic advisor to the Congressional '
Budget Office and is on the Eco-
nomic Advisory Committee to the
American Bankers Association. At
Fidelity, he serves on the asset-
liability and the investment policy
committees.
Prior to joining Fidelity, Dr. Levy
spent 10 years as an economic
researcher in Washington, D.C. at
the Congressional Budget Office and
the American Enterprise Institute.
He is the author of several books
and numerous articles in academic
journals on monetary and fiscal
policy, financial market conditions,
tax, social security, and pension
policies. Much of this recent
research has been concerned with
the interaction between fiscal and
monetary policy.
Commerce Club is chaired by
Richard Allan of Allan Industries.
The cost of the luncheon is $8.00 for
members and $10.00 for nonmem-
bers. For reservations, call Tilly
Kalish at the Chamber at 823-2101.
Monday/
Jan. 13
THE KINGSTON TOWNSHIP
ROAD DEPARTMENT will be:
scheduling the pick-up of Christmas
Trees during the week of January
13. Collections will be made Monday
through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3
p.m., weather permitting.
Residents are advised to place
their Christmas trees, free of
stands, at the curbline. Road Super-
intendent Robert Chamberlain fur-
ther advises residents that snow
removal work will take priority
over the tree pick up schedule.
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THE MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP
MEETING of the Luzerne County
Chapter 3836 of the American Asso-
ciation of Retired Persons, Inc. will
be Monday, Jan. 13, 1 p.m. at
Pomeroy’s Community Room, Wyo-
ming Valley Mall. The officers and
committee chairpersons will meet
Friday, Jan. 10 at noon at the Silver
Queen Hotel.
The guest speaker for the mem-
bership meeting will be Rev. Jule
Ayers, D.D. Pastor. Emeritus, First
Presbyterian Church, Wilkes-Barre.
Membership applications will be
available.
Walter George, committee chair-
man on Legislation in the local
chapter will report on Legislative
News.
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THE MEADOWS NURSING
CENTER AUXILIARY will meet at
the center in Dallas on January 13,
at 2:30 p.m. in the second floor
diningroom. The public is invited to
attend.
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THE MUSIC BOX DINNER
PLAYHOUSE announces auditions
for the opening play of its 1986
season. ‘‘Mame’’, the fabulous
musicl that made Angela Lansbury
a household name, will springboard
the playhouse into its 6th year.
Kevin D. Costley will take up the
tasks of Director and Choreogra-
pher for the first time since return-
ing to the Music Box staff. Kelly
Bishop, playhouse manager, is
Musical Director.
All roles in ‘Mame’ are open to
audition. A cast of six women, seven
men and a singing and dancing
chorus of eight (4 men and 4
women) will be chosen. There is
also one child’s role for a boy
(approximately age 10). Auditions
will be held at the Music Box on
January 13 and 14 from 7 to 10.
Auditionees need to prepare one
song to show singing ability and
vocal range. An accompanist will be
provided. Those interested in speak-
ing roles will be asked to read from
the script and a short dance audi-
tion will also be given. Audition
appointments will be given by call-
ing the Music Box at 283-2195.
Appointments are not required but
are requested to assist the direc-
tors. An audition package including
character descriptions of all speak-
ing roles can be obtained upon
request.
Production dates for ‘‘Mame’’ are
Feb. 14-16, 20-23, 27-March 3, and
March 6-9. Rehearsals will begin
January 15, however specific dates
and times vary according to the
role.
The Music Box encourages every-
one interested in musical theatre to
audition. “Mame” is a delightful
show, and look what it did for
Angela Lansbury.
COMPLETE OBSTETRICAL
SERVICES are currently being
offered to area residents as part of
Nesbitt Memorial Hospital's
Mother-To-Be Program conducted
each Tuesday at 4 p.m. at the
Wyoming Valley Family Practice
Center, 540 Pierce Street, Kingston.
The program is designed to pro-
vide health care for both mother
and baby regardless of one’s ability
to pay. For patients without ade-
quate insurance coverage, a com-
prehensive fee covers regular physi-
cian directed care, complete
obstetrical services and all other
hospital related care. i
All necessary testing is completed
at the hospital and may include
blood work and ultrasound proce-
dures. Couples also participate in
Nesbitt Hospital's free prenatal edu-
cation program. The eight-week
course furnishes important informa-
tion on natural childbirth techniques
and care of the newborn.
Anyone interested in the Mother-
To-Be Service at Nesbitt Memorial
Hospital can contact the hospital’s
Obstetrics Department at 288-8959
for more information.
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THE ANTHRACITE JIM BEAM
BOTTLE CLUB recently presented
the annual donation to charitable
organizations to the St. Vincent
DePaul Kitchen. Each year a
worthy organization is selected to
be the recipient of the club’s award.
The next meeting will be held on
Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in
Konefal’s Restaurant, Main Street,
Edwardsville. Visitors are welcome.
Next
week
MERCY HOSPITAL, Wilkes-
Barre, will sponsor a program enti-
tled “Epilepsy” on Wednesday, Jan-
uary 15, at 7 p.m. as part of its
monthly Community Health Educa-
tion Series. The speaker will be Yu-
Song Kao, M.D. The program will
be held at Pomeroy’s Community
Room (2nd floor) Wyoming Valley
Mall.
In addition to an overview .of
epilepsy, other topics for discussion
will be symptoms of epilepsy, diag-
nosis and treatment, the incidence
of epilepsy, and what occurs during
an epileptic seizure. A question and
answer period will follow.
The program is free to the public,
but registration is necessary by
calling the Mercy Wellness Center
at 826-3553, Monday through Friday,
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
of Bishop O’Reilly High School,
Kingston, will administer the S.R.A.
High School Placement Test to
eighth grade students planning to
enter the high school in the fall on
Saturday, Jan. 18 from 9 a.m. to
noon at the school. Test content
includes educational ability, read-
ing-language arts and arithmetic.
Parents with questions should
contact Sister Francis de Sales,
RSM, Director of Guidance for
Bishop O’Reilly at 288-1404.
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THE VISITATION COMMITTEE
of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Cham-
ber of Commerce will be meeting at
WBRE-TV at 12 noon on January 15.
The noon event will commence
with a tour of its facilities followed
by lunch in WBRE’s cafeteria.
This will be the first visitation for
the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber
of Commerce for the new year. The
Visitation Committee is chaired by
Scott Dietterick of Wyoming Valley
Insurance Agency in Kingston.
Reservations can be made by
calling Tilly Kalish at the Chamber
at 823-2101.
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WILKES-BARRE GENERAL
HOSPITAL'S VOLUNTEER SERV-
ICES DEPARTMENT will hold a
babysitting seminar for teens ages
11 through 18 on Wednesday, Janu-
ary 15 from noon to 4 p.m. at the
hospital. The class is free-of-charge.
Registration is limited to 25 par-
ticipants and pre-registrationis
advised. To register, contact
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital's
Volunteer Services Department at
829-8111, extension 3029.
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A RECORD HOP featuring WILK’s
Jimmy Coles will be held on Friday,
January 17, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at
Gate of Heaven Gym, Machei Ave.,
Dallas.
Refreshments will be served. Cost
is $6 per person and $10 per couple.
Members of the Knights of Colum-
bus 8224 Auxiliary will serve as
chaperones.
Tuesday/
Jan. 14
THE REGULAR MONTHLY
MEETING of the Lake-Lehman
Board of School Directors will be
held on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 8 p.m.
in the library of the Lehman-Jack-
son Elementary School, Lehman.
Allan C. Keiper, president, will
preside.
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