Wednesday, March 1, 1989 8 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA hl SOMMUNITY 6th Hayfield Poetry Festival set March 11 Penn State Wilkes-Barre has set Saturday, March 11 for the sixth annual Hayfield Poetry Festival. The theme for this year's program is “Science and Culture, Perspec- tives from the Physical World” and will include readings by Nobel prize winning chemist Roald Hoffmann and a poetry writing workshop. Chairperson for the day-long event is Dr. Richard Aston, associ- ate professor of engineering at Penn State Wilkes-Barre. According to Dr. Aston, the program will begin with a two-and-one-half hour poetry writing workshop by Mi- chael Riley, assistant professor of English at the Penn State Berks Campus, followed by lunch. The highlight will be readings by poets’ Roald Hoffmann, Chin Woon Ping, of Malaysia, and Hugh Seidman, a theoretical physicist who holds a M.F.A. in poetry from Columbia University. The Festival will con- clude with a tea co-sponored by the Wyoming Valley Poetry Society and Arts at Hayfield. All events are open to the public. The special moming workshop, “The Practice of Poetry, Part II" is sequel to the program Professor Riley presented at the Poetry Fes- tival last year, and is for anyone interested in learning to write and publish poetry. Topics will include “Unblocking Writer's Block," “Re- vision,” and “Publication.” Space for the workshop is lim- ited, so early registration is re- quested. The Hayfield Poetry Festival is sponsored by the Penn State Wilkes-Barre in cooperation with the Wyoming Valley Poetry Society and Arts at Hayfleld and is funded in part by a grant from Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Friedman and a grant from the Pennsylvania Council of the Arts. Reservations are requested. School groups are welcome. For information, contact Melissa Nod- erer, Penn State Wilkes-Barre Continuing Education Office at 675-9114. Knights of Columbus to honor Father Cusick On March 6, the Dallas Knights of Columbus will have an Admis- sion Degree in honor of Father Cusick, Pastor, Gate of Heaven Church. Father Cusick has been ‘the Council Chaplain since its installation six years ago. Father Cusick is a native of Scrantonandattended Saint Ann's Monastrery High School. Upon graduation, he entered the United States Navy. After his discharge from the Navy, he enrolled at the University of Scranton where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in English and Social Studies. Father Cusick entered Mount Saint Mary's Seminary as a stu- dent for the Diocese of Scranton and completed theological studies at that institution. He was ordained to the priest- hood on June 4, 1955 in Saint Peter's Cathedral by Bishop Jer- ome D. Hannan. Following ordination, Father Cusick was assigned as Assistant Pastor of Saint Mary of the Mount, Mount Pocono, where he served for nine years. In September of 1964, Father Cusick was assigned as Assistant Pastor at Saint Rose parish, Car- bondale , where he served for two years. In the Fall of 1966, Bishop J. Carroll McCormick granted per- mission for Father Cusick to re- turn to active duty in the United States Navy. Father Cusick served in New- foundland, Sourth Carolina, Rhode Island, and California. While as- signed to the Carrier Midway, the ship had two tours in the Vietnam area of operation. His final assign- ment was at Great Lakes, Illinois, where he served until his retire- ment in October 1977. In recognition of his service with the U.S. Marine Corps in Vietnam, Father Cusick was awarded the Bronze Star and for service aboard the Carrier Midway, he was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal. His other military awards include the Combat Action Rib- bon, Vietnam Campaign Ribbon with four bronze stars and the World War II Victory Medal. Upon retirement from the Navy, Father returned to the Diocese of Scranton and was asssigned on January 19, 1978 as Pastor of Gate of Heaven Parish in Dallas. Library Board meets The Back Mountain Memorial Library met recently for the annual meeting of the library in the reference room at the library. After the annual reports were presented, the board members discussed projects for the 1989 library year. Pictured above are, from left, first row, Ernest Ashrbridge, outgoing president after having served as president for six years; Pauline Kutz, secretary; and Florence Crump, president of the library Book Club. Standing, Shirley Forney, new board member and chairman of the Friends of the Library committee; Dorothea McCutcheon, retiring board member; Joanne Runner, Nancy Eckert, board members; Frank Poplaski, vice president and Kerry Freeman, building and grounds committee. Local quartets will perform at Kirby March 18 A “Harmony Hit Parade” Con- cert will be presented by the Wilkes- Barre Barber Shop Singing Society on Saturday, March 18, in the F.M. Kirby Center for the Perform- ing Arts, Wilkes-Barre. The concert program will begin at 8 p.m. and feature presenta- tions by the “Wyoming Valley Harmony Chorus” under direction of Raymond Patsko, Wilkes-Barre as well as local and visiting quar- tets. Headliners will be “Arcade” from Dundalk, Maryland, 2nd place Finalsits of the Mid-Atlantic Dis- trict, SPEBSQSA. Providing com- edy and harmony will be “The East Side Kids: from Manhattan, N.Y., 3rd. place Finalists in District Competition. Local quartets will include “Lookin' Good” (Tenor Bill Zdance- wicz, Edwardsville; Lead Al Ro- driguez, Wilkes-Barre; Baritone Jack Muchler, Wilkes-Barre; and Bass Ted Rebennack, Shavertown;) and “Cross Valley Express” (Tenor Mike McAnney, Swoyersville; Lead Joe Dettmore, Wilkes-Barre; Bari- tone Mike Cardone, Shickshinny; and Bass Charlie Davenport, Shav- ertown.) Tickets to the concert are avail- able by writing Robert Carey, Ticket Chairman, 175 Sterling Ave., Dal- las, 18612 (675-1411). Ticket re- quests will be honored on a first- come basis and returned in self- addressed envelopes provided. General Chairman of the “Har- mony Hit Parade” Concert by the Wilkes-Barre SPEBSQSA is Louis Volpetti of Pittston. Assisting chair- men include Carey, tickets; Spon- sors - Ben Tielle, Pittston; Patrons - Jim Donnelly, Wilkes-Barre; Af- terglo - Muchler; Concert Advisor - Phillip Brown, Shavertown, Pro- gram Vice-President. Area students invited to enter art contest All area students in grades 7 - 12 are invited to enter the 8th Annual Suzanne Maria Rossetti Memorial Juried Art Contest. The contest is sponsored by Joe and Sue Hand of Dallas in memory of the daughter of Peter and Louise Rossetti of Saugus, MA. The con- test is open to any junior or senior high school student residing in Dallas, Lehman, Tunkhannock, and Northwest school districts (or who studies art with any private instructor in those districts). Entries must be delivered to Sue Hand's Imagery, 35 Main Street, Dallas between April 1 and 13. They will be judged separately on each grade level in a variety of categories including pencil, pas- tel, watercolor, acrylic, oil, ink, scratchboard, mixed media, fibers, photography, prints, and miniature drawings and paintings. Photo- graphs must be at least 8" x 10". No entry may exceed 3 feet in ei- ther direction, frame or mat in- cluded. All entries must be mounted, matted, or framed and be identified on the back with name, grade, phone number and medium. Students may enter five (5) entries. Five photographs may be entered in addition to the five other entries. Little Theatre needs teachers Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre is currently seeking teachers for their Summer Theatre Workshop. The workshop, which is geared toward children between the ages of 13 and 18, will run each Mon- day, Wednesday and Thursday, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., from June 21 through August 12, 1989 at the Little Theatre, 537 N. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre. Anyone interested in filling a volunteer teaching position with the workshop should have some community or professional thea- ter experience in any of these areas: acting, directing, lighting, set design/construction, make- up, costuming and properties. Letters of interest and resumes can be sent to Joan Rudolph, 125 S. Pioneer Avenue, Trucksville, Pa. 18708. Deadline for applica- tion is March 15, 1989. : Ribbons will be awarded in each category on each grade level by a panel of three judges. In addition, many cash awards will be given. The winning art work will be displayed at the Art Gallery, Col- lege Misericordia, Dallas, April 23 -Ma7. For additional information, call Sue Hand at 675-5094. LCR] Automobile and Homeowners Premiums too high? or] 1K Slocum Insurance [aXe [Te [RVR | [oR YER EDIE TTT Dallas, PA 18612 675-1167 An Independent BR Fe [1 V] 1g [=H Oo MARKING WOMENS' CONTRIBUTIONS - College Misericordia and Penn State/Wilkes-Barre are jointly sponsoring two events for “Women’s History Month.” Shown planning the events are, from left, seated, Marianne Tucker Puhalla, Penn State; Donna Dudinski, Penn State; Kathie Flanagan-Herstek, planning coordinator for Misericordia. Standing, Rosanne Griffin, Misericordia; Lorraine Mrackoski, Penn State, Helen Stager, planning coordinator for Penn State and Dr. David Wright, Misericordia. Special programs at colleges will mark Women's History Month Can you name five women who shaped the course of history? If you can't, it probably isn't because you weren't listening during his- tory class. It may even be because you were listening. According to the National Women's History Project, the tra- ditional approach to history has been to focus on political, military and economic leaders and events. This view virtually excludes women, people of color and the mass of America’s ordinary citi- zens. By designating a month each year for the past decade as “Women's History Month,” the group has expanded the focus of history to include the stories of women's lives as they reflect every- day experiences and the major roles they have played in significant events of our nation’s past. For one of the first times within the past decade, two Wyoming Valley institutions have joined together to celebrate “Women’s History Month.” College Misericor- dia and Penn State/Wilkes-Barre hope to expand the awareness of women's roles in history through two events during March. Jointly sponsored, the Back Mountain institutions of higher learning are offering evening programs to the general public, free of charge. On Tuesday, March 7, at 7:30 p.m., College Misericordia will host Dr. Laura Frader, a national au- thority on the roles women have played in the historical events of America and Europe. An associate professor of history at Northeast- ern University in Boston, Dr. Frader has written numerous articles, given lectures, moderated panel discussions and held visiting ap- pointments at foreign universities. Her lecture, entitled “International Perspectives on Women's Chang- ing Roles,” will be held in the tiered lecture room of Misericordia’s Hafey-McCormick Science Hall. Penn State/Wilkes-Barre will host a panel of women and men from the Greater Wyoming Valley area with varying experiences in modern society on Thursday, March 9, at 7:30 p.m. in Hayfield House, Room 105. Moderated by Dr. Linda Trompetter, the panel will discuss issues on stereotyping of women in careers, blending work and family, and women as change agents. The panel session will be prefaced with a short presentation by Dr. David Wright, assistant professor of history, Misericordia Circle K conduct Kiwanis Meeting. A recent Back Mountain Kiwanis breakfast meeting at Pickett’s Charge Restaurant, Dallas, was con- ducted by members of College Misericordia Circle K Club. Shown, front row, from left, Rebecca Farver, Secretary; Peg Cartier, Faculty Advisor; Miriam Cease, President. Rear row, John Rogers, Kiwanis Secretary; Ron Mosca, President; and Robert Cartier, Kiwanis Advisor. Robert D. Greenhalgh, M.D. QO Dr. Greenhalgh is board certified b the American Academy of Family Practice DR. 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