A se Irem officers Children are very special, yet very vulnerable. Recognizing this, the Victims Resource Center took steps to enable children to protect themselves from unwanted touches, tional programs, recognized on pro- fessional as well as lay levels, were developed at the Center. The pro- grams were recognized by the Eco- nomic Development Council and given the Pocono Northeast Com- munity Award, and are distributed statewide as a model for program- ming throughout Pennsylvania. The VRC’s “Child Safety Pro- gram’ enables children to become assertive when dealing with those who would attempt to touch a child in a way that is harmful. It’s now well documented that teaching a child to stay away from strangers is not sufficient to protect them from sexual abuse. It is now fact that children are victimized most fre- quently by family, relative or friend. Programs aid children in learning ways to say ¢‘No’’ even to an adult, developing support lines in areas besides family, such as a teacher, school nurse, etc. and in recognizing the need to “tell.” ‘No’ - “Go” - “Tell” can be the three most important words in a child vocabulary. : The educational programs, funded by Luzerne County Children and Plaque received Program that focuses on concepts of good touch-bad touch, assertiveness and the. identification of support systems. In Jr. High, the programs expand on the touch concept and discuss acquaintance rape. The high school program focuses on non- stranger rape-abuse and child safety. Companion programs that expand on these issues for parents and those who work with children now available at the VRC. A “Touch Continuum Program” that enables adults to identify and utilize accept- able touches with children will soon be offered by the VRC. The Center, a United Way Agency, recognizes the fact that Child Sexual Abuse is on the rise. In Luzerne County, the Center saw a four percent increase in Child Sexual Abuse last year. The VRC year 1984-85, 59 percent of these clients were under 18 years of age. During the 1984-85 year VRC’s specially trained speakers presented over 200 programs fo school children in local schools, this year over 300 programs are sched- uled. For further information about programs, call the Victims Research Center, 823-0765 and ask for Mary Llewellyn; Educational Counselor. Dallas Post/Ed Campbell thanks Back Mountain supporting Special Olympics. GARAGE SALE Big 3-Family Sale Saturday, Feb. 1, 9:30 to ? 168 Manor Dr., Midway Manor, Shavertown. Baby items, full size bed, something for everyone! 3-1-P LOST & FOUND LOST, 4 mo. old, female boxer. Black and white markings with brown nylon collar. Answers to Natasha. Lost since Sat., Jan. 4 from Country Club Road, Dallas. Sadl missed by little boy. Call 675-5904 after 3 p.m. 52- 4-P FOUND, Beagle, Sat. Jan. 4 in Lake Silkworth area. 477-2331. 52-4-P FOUND Harveys Lake area, male dog, looks like shepherd-huskie mix, 6 mos. old. Well taken care of, friendly. Has shepherd coloring, mostly black with tan spots over eyes. Call 821-2740 or 639-5299. 2- 4-P Registration scheduled The Wyoming Valley Junior Foot- ball Association is actively soliciting for additional football teams to join the Wyoming Valley Junior Football Conference. Teams interested, may contact: Tom Zabroski, 474-9159, Ed Dudick, 826-0684, or Frank Swan- berry, 822-1720 or 829-’6527. Organization plans meeting The Harveys Lake Little League Organization will conduct a meeting on Wednesday, February 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Room of the Lake-Noxen School. All coaches and managers must submit their names in person. Anyone with ideas or complaints about the coaches or the league in general ias asked to attend this meeting. THE DA By CHARLOT M. DENMON Staff Correspondent Sheila McAllister has brought electrolysis to the Back Mountain. The slender, dark-haired young Dallas resident opened her business in the Professinal Building, Route 309, Dallas, in mid-December. Sheila, who developed an interest in electrolysis, the only safe and permanent method of removing superfluous or abnormal hair growth, when she realized the number of men and women seeking a solution that would free them from the daily effort of maintaining a hair-free look on their face, legs and body. Originally planning to study in Boston, when Sheila moved from New Hampshire to the Back Moun- tain with her husband and family, she found a licensed school locally and enrolled in the 300-hour course. She completed the course and became a licensed electrologist, Nov. 1, and after spending a great deal of time looking for just the right location finally opened her business in the Professional Build- ing. A native of Georgia, Sheila and her husband lived in Kingston for approximately two and a half years, then moved to New Hampshire for a short time. When Sheila’s husband was transferred to the local area, they came to the Back Mountain with their daughter, April, aged 8%, and son, Daniel, 29 months. Sheila said she finds the profes- sion very rewarding since she can see the successful results, both psy- chologically and physically, of the treatments. “There are a lot of people with superfluous hair, who would like to have it permanently and safely removed,” she said. “Every person differs and what is normal for some is abnormal for others.” Sheila takes a personal interest in each patron and treatments last from 15 minutes to an hour depend- ing on the tolerance level of the patron, density of the hair and the area where it is. A She offers a free consultation during which Sheila explains the process of hair growth, what to expect during a treatment, answers questions relative to the electrolysis and gives a brief treatment. Sheila offers the latter so the patrons may have some idea what electrolysis is like and so that she better under- stands the patrons reactions. Although electrolysis is primarily a cosmetic method, it also plays a psychological and physical role in making the person with an over- abundance of hair feel better when the hair is permanently removed. Electrolysis remains the only method of hair removal approved by the Food and Drug Administra- tion. Statistics, according to Sheila, show that eight out of every 10 women have unwanted hair. So do many men, although they do not take advantage of the method as readily as most women. The process is also tax deductible under the medical category by the I.R.S. and is the only method of hair removal accepted by the American Medical Association. Not only is Sheila a licensed electrologist but since she is a member of the Pennsylvania Society of Electrologists and the American Electrolysis Association she is entitled to attend seminars, workshops and symposiums where she continues to-receive advanced education. Since Sheila has a personal con- cern for each patron, her schedule is by appointment only. In order to treat each patron effectively, she works about 30 hours weekly. Some require more attention and time than others. Interested persons may call for an appointment at 675-8563, Monday through Friday from 9 am. to 7 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. fo noon. Appointments for consulta- tions are confidential and conducted in the privacy of Sheila McAllister’s office. The time spent to discuss electrolysis and its advantages may be the beginning of a patron’s com- mitment that should have been made long ago. —People in JOHN C. BURKE, of Dallas, is among 142 students who received degrees during Mansfield Univer- sity’s 121st Commencement Cere- monies held January 1 in Steadman Theatre. -0- MONICA A. FLYNN, of 18 Mara- bee Ave., Dallas, is among 375 Lafayette College students who have been named to the first semes- ter Dean’s List. Students named to the Dean’s List must achieve at least a 3.45 semes- ter grade point average out of a possible 4.0. -0- ARMY SPEC. 4 KERRY L. KITTLE, son of Robert Kittle of Rural Route 1, Sweet Valley, has arrived for duty with the 30th Infan- try, West Germany. cialist, was previously assinged at Fort Gillem, Ga. He is a 1972 graduate of Lehman High School. -0- ANDREW JOSEPH HARRISON, 366 Bennett St., Luzerne, Was bap- tised at the Idetown United Method- ist Church during the morning wor- ship service on Sunday, Jan. 19. Parents of the infant are Cheryl and Steve. Sponsors were Rosal Shulzet- ski and Ken Lamoreaux, Jr. Offici- ating clergyperson was Rev. Michael Shambora. The church choir, under the direction of Mrs. Shirley Mahle led in music for the baptismal service. Also in attend- ance were Faye and Ken Lamo- reaux, Sr., Andrew’s grandparents of Noxen. -0- PHILIP J. REINERT, 23, of North Pioneer Ave., Shavertown, was recently promoted to the posi- the news— tion of Perrier Mineral Water Sales Representative for Falcone Bever- age Co. Reinert is a 1980 graduate of Bishop O’Reilly High School where he participated in sports, band and many extracurricular activities. While attending the Pennsylvania State University, Reinert was employed during the summer months, part-time at Falcone Bev- erage Co. After receiving a Bache- lor Degree in Agricultural Science from Penn State in Decembr 1984, he assumed a full-time position with the company. : Reinert is the son of Attorney and Mrs. James M. Reinert of Shaver- town. His territory will include Luz- erne, Lackawanna and Wyoming Counties. -0- TRACYANN MARIE FOY, Dallas, a senior student has been named to the Fall 1985 Dean’s List at Shippensburg University. To be named to the Dean’s List at Shippensburg, students must attain a semester grade average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale. HOWARD COSGROVE, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Cosgrove, Mt. View Drive, Lehman graduated from The Pennsylvania University College of Arts and Architecture on Jan. 4, receiving a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Howard spent the summer of 1985 working with the Camden Shake- speare Company at Camden, Maine. He is presently taking post-graduate courses in theatre and will be appearing in the University Theatre production of ‘‘The Adding Machine” in February. His major is film. Buried car Dallas Post/Ed Campbell Peter R. Fischi to Marline A. and Thomas R. Starrie, Sr., 133 Govier St. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Property - Dallas Twp., 1.902 acres. Donald Hoover to Hoover Farm Cemetery, R.D. 4, Box 302, Dallas, Pa. Property - Lehman Twp. Pearl M. Purvin to Pearl M. Purvin, al, care of Pearl M. Pearl, 184 N. Main St., Shavertown, Pa. Property - Kingston Twp., 2 parcels. Freda M. Graham to Margaret M. Neal A. and White, Box 287 Rt. 29, Lake Silkworth, Pa. Property - Lehman Twp., 42,900. Stanley J. Ray to Virginia Car- t penter, al, R.D. 1 Box 180, Harvey’s- Lake, Pa. Property - Harvey's’ Lake. Joseph A. Turpak, ux, to Patricia. and James E. Bogdan, ux, Box 519-1 R.D. 1, Demunds Rd, Dallas Twp., Pa. Dallas Twp. 2.96 acres. Anthony Truskowski, ux, to Linda B. Anthony Truskowski, ux, 437° Main St., Dallas, Pa. Property - Dallas, 2 parcels. Donald F. Alexnader, ux, to Ther- esa A. and Donald F. Alexander, ux 99 Davenport St., Dallas, Pa.- Prop- erty - Dallas, Davenport Ave., L’s 173-175 & 177. {