The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, October 4, 1989 11 Upward Bound program for college hopefuls now accepting applicants The Upward Bound Program at Wilkes College is accepting mem- bership applications during Octo- ber. The Upward Bound program is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and is designed to assist high school students to prepare for success in college. The opportunity provides eligible young people with experience on a college campus while they improve their readiness for the challenges o higher education. : For consideration, students should be in 10th grade, be a po- tentially first generation college student, and be able to meet the economic criteria established by the U.S. Department of Education. members receive all services at no cost. The six-week, residential sum- mer program offers an intensive experience which combines aca- demic preparation, individual at- tention, personal and social growth, career education and cul- tural trips. Throughout the year, the Up- ward Bound Program prepares its members for college by offering a variety of academic classes, by providing assistance with college selection and financial aid. Semi- nars are also offered in decision- making and in preparing for the transition from high school to col- lege, giving students the confidence and the skills needed to succeed. The Upward Bound Program has been at Wilkes College since 1967, and has served hundreds of stu- dents from Luzerne and Wyoming Counties. Since 1980, 90 percent of its members have gone on to pursue a college education. The program, one of the oldest in Penn- sylvania, has received national recognition for its education com- ponent. : For an application or additional information, contact the Guidance Office in your local high school or contact the Upward Bound Pro- gram at Wilkes College at 824- 4651, Extention 4230. Dallas Rotary Club taking orders now for holiday delivery of poinsettias The Dallas Rotary Club is sell- ing Christmas Poinsettias and is taking orders for delivery in No- vember and December. The plants will be single stem, three blooms and foil wrapped. They are avail- able in three colors: red, white or pink. Each plant will cost $6.00 and all proceeds from the sales will go to Rotary charities funds. The first delivery will be avail- able Monday, November 20, just prior to Thanksgiving. The second delivery will be on Friday, Decem- ber 15. To place orders contact any member of Dallas Rotary or call the chairman for the event, Rotar- ian Jack Kugler, 639-5491. Can you help with our 100th Anniversary Edition? On October 18, The Dallas Post will publish a special issue to commemorate its 100th year of publication. We invite our readers to help make this event even more special by submitting material they think might be appropriate. These might include: » Old copies of The Post « Photos of the Back Mountain » Stories about The Post or the region in years past » Ideas for articles Material about other long-established local institutions « Information about other important events of 1889 All materials will be handled carefully and returned. In most cases, we will photograph items and use the photos we have taken. For more information about how you can help us celebrate this important occasion, please call or write: Tie SI ALLASCPosT P.O. Box 366, Dallas PA 18612 717-675-5211 Tie SI ALLASC[20ST Every week, The Post brings you: * The Top Local Stories * Community News * News about Local People * The Only Calendar of Events and Things To Do * Food Store Advertising * Other Local and Regional Advertising ¢ Police Report * High School Sports * And Much, Much And It's All About the Back Mountain! You can have The Dallas Post delivered to your home or office by simply sending in the More! coupon, or calling at 675-5211. 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Stetten, Associate Professor of Psychology at Wilkes College, will have the newest radio play he has written, “A Knight's Tale,” aired by WVIA on Sunday, October 8, at 3:30 p.m. During the summer, Mr. Tho- mas McHugh, station manager at WVIA and producer on this proj- ect, gathered the sound effects and then did the editing and mixing. Most of the unusual sound effects were obtained on a visit to the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, Mount Hope Estate, 15 miles north of Lancaster, Pa. The psychological comic drama, set in the Middle Ages, revolves around the apprehensions of a young man as the moment to prove his valor in joust and melee ap- proaches. His sister, also appre- hensive for quite different reasons, wishes him to win the hand of a newly widowed German princess. The princess, in turn, wishes noth- ing further to do with marriage to anyone. The cast members, from The Omega Players of Pennsylvania, + included Bruce Phair as the knight Richard, Ellen Parmenteri as his sister Celia, and Sonja Stetten as | @ SYIVANIA HOUSE ItS what you've wanted all along. A We = 3) A ATE ~ § Wh = —=(23} LA ie! A A Choose from Town & Country’s Pennsylvania House Gallery Displays and save 50%! Yes, and even custom orders will enjoy 40% off! the widow Hildebrunde. Narration was provided by Robert Salsburg, WVIA host, and the play was di- rected by its author. This radio play, as with two others which were aired by WVIA in the recent past (“Statues on an Empty Beach”; “Return of the Minotaur”), will be made available free of charge to National Public Radio (NPR) affiliate stations na- tionwide via satellite. The project was underwritten by a grant from Wilkes College as a public service. Dr. Stetten is a member of The Dramatists Guild and is artistic associate with Showcase Theatre of Exeter. His theatrical efforts are meant to complement his profes- sional interests in personality theory, clinical psychology, and the psychology of drama. Dr. Stetten resides with his wife Sonja, a locally established artist, in Dallas Township. Solo Club lists October activities The Solo Club of Luzerne County announces the following schedule for the month of October. October 7, dancing at V.F.W., Dupont. October 14, Farmer dancing at Moose Lodge, Eatonville. Members will car pool at Friendly's Restau- rant, Dallas at 8 p.m. October 21, dancing at V.F.W., Dupont. October 28, dancing at V.F.W., Dupont. The club is open to membership to any single, divorced or widowed person: 35 years of age or older. New members are always welcome. For further information on club membership or club activities, contact Gene Schray at 675-1704 or Mickey Finn at 287-4365. Trucksville Fire Co. changes meeting date The regular monthly meeting of the Trucksville Volunteer Fire Co. will be changed to Friday, Oct. 13, instead of October 6, at 8 p.m. at the Fire Hall. Pennsylvania House W108) 3 Be *Save now on all Solid Cherry Floor Samples at Town & Country t\ DINING ROOMS,BEDROOMS || OCCASIONAL TABLES AND MORE... buy is RIGHT NOW! Sale ends Thursday, October 19. FURNITURE GALLERIES Open Sunday 12 Noon to 5 P.M. FREE PARKING e FREE DELIVERY ¢ CREDIT TERMS AVAILABLE « DECORATOR SERVICE 253-257 South Main Street, Wilkes-Barre Open Mon. & Thurs. 9:30 A.M. to 9 P.M. Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. 9:30 A.M. to 5 P.M. Phones: Wilkes-Barre Scranton 823-0138 693-2357
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