PAUL ‘“SARGE’”’ KUTZER, Harveys Lake, 77 Disabled American veteran. “No, I’m just starting now.” NO DOUBT, the Christmas shopping season is upon us. I made the mistake - or should I say I did it on purpose - of going shopping last Friday. You know, Black Friday - the day every single person (every single person without any brains, that is) goes shopping. It was fun - people every- where, pushing, shoving, insist- ing on being first in line and moaning about having to stand in line at all. What was fun was that my Christmas shopping is just about complete and I was just out looking — looking for some things that I would buy only if I liked them, not because I needed a gift for someone. What 1 was looking at more than items for sale, however, were the people. The people who are out shop- ping the day after Thanksgiving are really a riot. It’s almost as if someone just reminded them that Christmas is less than a month away and they’d better get their Christmas shopping done in a day or two. Now, don’t get me wrong. I am not criticizing people for shopping the day after Thanks- giving - after all, I was one of them. But, you have to admit the whole idea is kind of funny when you think about it. After all, we all know the stores will continue their sales beyong that one day and we really don’t have to kill ourselves to buy all of those gifts in one day, do we? GET WELL WISHES are extended to Hap Mathers, form- erly of Trucksville, now residing in Littlestown, Pa. Hap, who was stricken ill last Wednesday while hunting in the Forkston area, is a medical patient at the Wilkes-Barre Gen- eral Hospital. Hap’s wife, Judie, a former staff writer at The Dallas Post and now Lifestyles Editor at the Gettysburg Times, has been spending a lot of time in this area, staying with Hap’s par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Richard Mathers, of Carverton Road, Trucksville. Hope you're feeling better by the time you read this, Hap! BEST OF LUCK to Al Lipko, proprietor of Ye Olde Clock Shoppe in the Dallas Shopping Center. Shoppers (Continued from page 1) Corporate officers Vincent Insalaco, Len Dixon, Sandy Insalaco and General Manager Joe Zoldi were everywhere, answering questions, giving assistance where needed and checking what might still need to be done. Ayleen Landon and her daugh- ter, Tami, were shopping. Mrs. Landon said it was the first time she had ever been in an Insalaco market. She was the seventh person in the store Sunday morning. “It’s lovely,” she said. “The meats are beau- tiful and the service is good. Tami said the employees were very nice and the aisles were nice and wide. Linda Williams of Dallas was thrilled with the store. ‘It’s said he had been in the Insalaco stores in West Pittston and Edwardsville and liked them. They’re clean, have good meat and the prices are comparable, no higher than other stores. He said they have just about every- thing. At the check-out areas, there are scanner checkout talking registers giving the price, total and the amount of change, a fascinating procedure to the shoppers checking out. In the nearly 250 car parking lot, there are very few parking spaces empty at 9:30 a.m., although the store didn’t appear to be crowded. Other stores already located in the shopping center were not open that early in the day. National Video Center opened Al, who decided to call it quits, announced his retirement effective this past Monday and says he plans to spend his spare time in his basement - doing nothing other than working on clocks. The watchmaker has certainly made a name for himself during his 30 years in the clock busi- ness. Having done all of his own radio commercials, Mr. Lipko’s voice is one of those the radio listener will never, ever forget. -0- BIRTHDAY GREETINGS are extended to Sis Birnstock, of Clearwater, Florida, who cele- brated her birthday on Monday, December 1. A former Back Mountain resi- dent, Mrs. Birnstock sure knew what she was doing when she moved to the land of sun and fun. She might miss her family members who still live here, but I would venture to guess she doesn’t miss the sub-zero tem- peratures and the snowy condi- tions. Happy birthday to you, Sis - and many happy returns! CHEERS to the Centermore- land Civic Group which raised more than $8,000 to help defray the medical expenses of Janet and Carl Brown. (See related editorial.) The Browns, a mother and son who recently underwent a kidney transplant and a rare reconstructive heart surgery, respectively, would like to thank all those who contribute to the fund. With two major operations in one family, medical bills have a way of skyrocketing and the Browns are grateful to everyone for their generosity in helping them meet these bills. Once again, donations are still being accepted and may be sent to the Janet and Carl Brown Medical Fund, c-o any United Penn Bank. -0- DR. LEONARD MEDURA, whose dental offices are located on Route 415, in Dallas, reports that his son, Matt, is just loving being a college student. Matt, who was the first-ever Dallas Post Male Student/Ath- lete from Dallas High School, is a sophomore at Villanova and was home for a few days, spending time with his family for the Thanksgiving holiday. Vacation’s over now, however, and Matt is back at Villanova, buckling down for final exams which are right around the corner. -0- TOM FEENEY, of Shaver- town, principal at West Side Tech High School, informed me he has four children in college. I'm sure it must be nice to have all those highly-education bodies hanging around the table for Thanksgiving dinner, but I sure wouldn’t want to be paying Tom’s tuition bills. (Dotty Martin is the Editor of The Dallas Post. Her column appears regularly.) CRESCENZO G. CALISE, M.D. Jr. have CHARLES N. BURNS, JR., M.D. the / ATTORNEY ED HOSEY, Harveys Lake, 67. “Not all of it.” Pros speak at \The fifth and sixth grade stu- dents at the Lehman-Jackson Elementary School recently participated in a Career Day Program. The following people volun- teered their time to come to the school to give demonstrations and discuss their careers: John Hudak, Chef at the Woodlands; Mrs. Sandy Turner, Green Valley Nursery; Curtis Swan- son, Swanson’s Funeral Home; Johanna Miller, Beautician; Mrs. Toni Martin, Professor at Wilkes College; Dave Martin, Country Satellite T.V.; and Dr. MICHAEL PAZUCHANICS, Shavertown, 59 Kennel worker ‘ ‘Nope X ” elementary Philip Kurello, Medical Doctor. Each student spent thirty min- utes with three or four of the guest speakers. They learned of the various tools of their trades and actually took part in many of the demonstrations. The Career Day Program was coordinated by sixth grade teacher, Thomas Williams. This is the third year for the pro- gram which was started as a fourth grade program and has since been expanded to become a fifth and sixth grade program. It was designed to promote career awareness amongst the students. 659 Memorial Hwy. Dallas 675-2623 THE SOLITAIRE FOR HIM. $160. This Christmas; make a bold state- ment of your love Priced At Just: for him with our handsome diamond solitaire crafted in 10k gold. He'll cherish it, just as he cherishes you. HOURS: Mon. & Sat. 9-5; Thurs.-Fri. 9-8 Santa Says... last week . completed approved American gorgeous. I wish them all the luck in the world. I have been in the store downtown but it isn’t as nice as this one. This will be my store anymore. I’m looking around at everything first before buying my order.” Former Dallas High School nurse Jenny Hill said every- thing is well stocked and .well marked and the aisles have such clear signs indicating where everything is. Jerry Korey of Trucksville The recent arrival of the newest member of your household is the perfect time to arrange for a WEL- COME WAGON call. I'm your WELCOME WAGON rep- resentative and my basket is full of free gifts for the family. Plus lots of helpful information on the special world of babies. Call now and let's celebrate your baby. 675-2070 etame Hon THIS IS A Weonegon COMMUNITY Let us welcome you! Phone 675-2070 Urological Association course in Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy (ESWL) at the University of Virginia. The course consisted of 30 hours of clinical training in performing lithotripsies. ESWL is the non-surgical approach to disintegraton of kidney stones by the use of shockwaves. The patient is placed in a large tank of water and shockwaves are ceated to break up the kidney stone. The patient later passes the particles. Dr. Crescenzo G. Calise, a native of Rhode Island, graduated from Providence College and the Univer- sity of Guadalajara Medical School. He spent two years of General Surgery training at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore and four years of urological surgery at Long Island Jewish Hospital. His training included one year of fellowship in the management of kidney stones by percutanpous and uretertoscopic techni- gues. Dr. Calise lives in Shavertown with his wife Nancy and son Billy. Dr. Burns, Jr. graduated from Central Catholic High School, the University of Scranton, and Jeffer- son Medical College. His surgical- and urological training were completed at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Burns completed a fellowship year in pediatric and reconstructive urology at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Burns lives in Kingston with his wife Shelia and their four children Kelly, Cara, Erin and Patrick. Doctors Calise and Burns have been granted ad- mitting privileges at Hershey Medical Center in Her- shey, Pennsylvania for the purpose of Extracor- poreal Shockwave Lithotripsy (ESWL). Hershey Medical Center is a part of the South Central Lithotriptier Alliance. Dr. Crescenzo Calise and Dr. C.N. Burns, Jr., are associated with Burns, Rumbaugh, Calise Urologic 445 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston, Pennsylvania. My Name Address +1 City/State/Zip | Phone Name Address City/State/Zip
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