A SR y= ay fo ny i 5 ’ RI a deinen i i LF | I! | i } | i i i } i i The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, July 4, 1990 5 By HOWARD J. GROSSMAN An amazing change has come over Northeastern Pennsylvania. With a burst of excitement and enthusiasm, cultural development has become big business in the region. While the F.M. Kirby Cen- ter for the Performing Arts may be the latest and outstanding feature onthe cultural landscape of North- eastern Pennsylvania, itis only the part of a continuing thread of cul- tural opportunity which prevails throughout the region. The Kirby Center has resulted in over 250 days of great variety in performing acts in which adults and children have been entertained by some of 7% the greatest performers in the A » tries to hold a blood drive once a nation. Who would have dreamed a short time ago that Scott Hamil- ton, one of the greatest figure skaters of all time, would bring his show to Wilkes-Barre at the Kirby? And who would have thought that one of the outstanding entertain- ers of this or any other generation, ~ Bill Crosby, would becoming to the Kirby. The greatest cultural renais- sance which promises to engulf the entire region, however, is the continuing presence of new ideas ~ and new projects which will en- hance the way in which outsiders will view the Northeastern Penn- sylvania landscape. For example, the Masonic Temple in Scranton will undergo a multi-million dollar - renovation which will make it a continuing attraction for such headliner shows as Les Miserables. The Broadway Theater of North- eastern Pennsylvania continues to bring outstanding attractions to - the people of the region. The 10,200 seat Lackawanna County Multi Purpose Stadium not only features a 73-game schedule for the Scran- ton /Wilkes-Barre Red Barons, but will host performances by enter-. tainers who can utilize the facility at the foot of Montage Mountain. In the Poconos, study continues on the possible location of a major Pennsylvania Arts Center in the Poconos either at the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area or at another location within this recreational playground of the Megalopolis. Furthermore, out- standing recreational attractions such as the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, the Steamtown National Park, the 13 State Parks which dot the land- scape of Northeastern Pennsylva- nia and a wide range of other cul- tural and recreational features stand as testimony to the new Northeast which Northeastern Pennsylvania represents. Furthermore, other plans are being considered for concepts such as convention centers, performing arts facilities, and the tremendous growth which has occurred within the higher educational community such as the art galleries located at Marywood College, University of Scranton, College Misericordia, the Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes Uni- versity, and much more. It is these treasurers along with the art and cultural organizations such as the Everhart Museum which makes the region an outstanding mecca of cultural diversity. Northeastern Pennsylvania is not known widely for its cultural ~ programs or facilities. When looked upon as a region, however, the astonishing array of facilities and programs adds tremendously to the ability of the region to attract new economic growth and to en- courage expansions of businesses and industries. While this cannot Blood drive at Trucksville Methodist Church July 10 The Red Cross will be holding a blood drive on July 10 at the Trucksville United Methodist Church and the public is urged to help out. “I believe this is the way that we can respond to the needs of people,” said Rev. Paul Shilabeer, pastor of the church. “In my travels around the area hospitals I have seen the need for blood and this is one way ‘we are going to help.” Shilabeer said that his church year. He also praised the work done by the Red Cross in this effort. “There are some agencies that use money to get the blood. They pay those who give blood and then sell it to those who need it. The Red Cross doesn’t work that way; they are here to help those who need it and I am firmly con- vinced this is the way to go.” The blood bank will be open for donations from noon until 6:00 p.m. at the church. Back Mountain briefs Cultural development is now big business in Northeastern PA be quantified, it is very likely that the richness of diversity makes the region more attractive for its qual- ity of life than otherwise would be the case in relation to economic development. The growth of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Phil- harmonic, the expansion of Scran- ton Public Theatre, the develop- ment of the Montage Summer Festival, and a wide variety of other cultural resources enables the region to be competitive in a cul- tural sense with other regions of the nation. It has become abundantly clear that economic competition in the United States has a close and star- tling relationship to how industri- alists and decision makers view the quality of life in given regions of the nation. As Northeastern Penn- sylvania has picked up high rank- ings in ratings by independent researchers such as Money Maga- zine and Rand McNally, quality of life issues have become more dra- matic and meaningful. While the region's cultural rankings have not always been as high what some people believe they should be, more are becoming increasingly aware of the significance of the arts and associated recreational features in Northeastern Pennsylvania. If a study were completed on the eco- nomic impact of the arts in the region, it would lead to conclu- sions which would show the dem- onstrated importance of the arts to the overall economy as well as quality of life. Approximately two years ago, a relatively strong effort was under- taken to bring together a number of arts organizations and inter- ested arts advocates in a project designed to develop a regional booklet on the importance of the arts to the region. While this proj- ect never got off the ground, it makes as much sense today as it did then. Furthermore, for quite a few years in the 1970s and early ‘80s, the Northeastern Pennsylva- nia Arts Alliance was a functioning non-profit corporation designed to promote the arts in a regional sense. While this organization is currently defunct, it would be an appropriate time in the 1990s to reconstitute a regional organiza- tion designed to focus attention on the arts in Northeastern Pennsyl- vania. Howard Grossman is Executive Director of the Economic Develop- ment Council of Northeastern Penn- sylvania. He lives in Dallas. Special Olympians ends training program AREA P of Pennsylvania Special Olympics (PASO) sponsored a Swim Meet at Kistler Pool, recently. The annual event culminated a year round training program for most of the participants. From the winners at this local event, the following swimmers qualified to participate at PASO Summer Games to be held at Penn State June 7-10 in their respective events: Tracey Tribendis, Elizabeth Thomas, Jeanne Stranch, Molly Schappert, Caryl Jacobs, Heather Horvath, Sheri Hamersley, Mary Jo Evans, Thomas Casey, Patrick Cleary, Matthew Jones, Eric MacDonald, Robert Simms, Christo- pher Spence, Mark Spence and Andrew Zambo. Special Olympics is a year round sports training and competition program designed for persons with mental retardation, ages 8 and over, to improve fitness, meet new people, learn sports skills and experience the joy of winning through sports. The local Special Olympics Committee sponsors numerous event and training sessions throughout the year. For more details regarding opportu- nities as a participant or a volunteer, please contact the Deutsch Institute at (717) 675-1465. Pictured are members of Dallas Boy Scout Troop #281: Ninja Patrol who were color guard for opening ceremonies. From left to right are Tim Raub, David Townsend, Patrol Leader; Craig Bower- sox, David Ertley, Eric St. Clair, Assistant Patrol Leader. area fair set July 12-22 The fair is a wholesome family event with something for everyone regardless of their age. It features family entertainment with livestock and food contests as well as rides and shows and games. New stage shows will be held in the Miller Genuine Draft Entertainment Center and everyone is sure to ~ | have a great time at the 11 day event. Ernest H. Cowen, Manager of Agriculture & Community Rela- tions for the Second Annual Wilkes- Barre/Scranton Area Fair an- nounced today that Church Bulle- tins will be used as [ree admission tickets to the fair on Sunday, July 15 from noon to 3 p.m. “It's our way to work with the churches and maybe help boost the Summer said Cowen. “Traditionally church at- tendance slacks off a little over the church attendance a little,” Summer due to vacations and enjoyment of the out-of-doors. This Aq may give people an additional in- centive to plan for a day of family fun starting with Church and ending with a great time at the fair.” Bulletins will be accepted at ihe : fair entrance instead of money for the first three hours of the fair until 3 p.m. Each person needs to bring in their own bulletin. One person per bulletin. All religions are invited to participate. Syna- gogue bulletins will also be ac- ' cepted on Sunday. The Fair will be held J uly 12- 22 at Pocono Downs, Rt. 315, Wilkes- Barre. Admission is $2.50 per = person, under 6 free. Open daily 3 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 12 noon. Alumni Associaton honors Viola Brace The Nursing Alumni Association of Nesbitt Memorial Hospital recently honored its oldest member, Viola Brace, of Dallas. Mrs. Brace is a graduate of the Nesbitt School of Nursing, class of 1917. | Alumni members celebrated Mrs. Brace’s 95th birthday at a dinner meeting with her daughter, ions x Davies. Mrs. Davies is also an icy ERO and resides in Dallas. Pictured from left are Nesbitt Memorial Hospital Nursing Alumni Association members, Irene Davies, Viola Brace and Nancy Kline, president. Eastern star to hold bus trip to ice show The Building Association of the Order of Eastern Star is sponsoring a bus trip to Langtree to see the “Champagne on Ice” Show, August 5. Cost of the trip is $42 which includes dinner at 4 p.m. and the ice show at 5:30 p.m. A 50 percent deposit is required when a reservation is made. For additonal information or for reservations, call 675-6472. Bus service if by the John Murray Bus Lines. Flea Market & Craft Sale set for Migus] 11 A Flea Market and Craft Sale will be held in the Eastern Star Building behind the Acme Market, Foster Street, and Woodlawn Avenue, August 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Spaces are available at $10 each. Among the items to be sold are and various other items. books, plants, crafts, jewelry, bric-a-brac, collectibles, baked goods, Lunch will be available including homemade pies. For information regarding spaces and reservations call 675-1367. Vet center moves The Governor's Veterans Outreach and Assistance Center moved its office to 2 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming on June 28. The center has also announced that its office at the Kingston Township Municipal Building has been discontinued. Veterans needing assistance may call the main office at 1-800-432-9735. Property transfers Property transfers recorded at the Luzerne County Court House from June 21, 1990 to June 25, 1990. Prices are extrapolated from transfer taxes paid. Money trans- fers are exempt from tax, so no amounts are shown. Gene A. Crane to Lary Gron- chick, 75 Green St., Edwardsville, property 17.35 acres, Lehman Twp., $25,000. Gary Masters to Richard Fiore, RR 3, Box 99, Harveys Lake, prop- erty Outlet Dr., Lake Twp., $4,500. Antonio Grimaldi to John J. Perfetto, 18 Knobhill Rd., Trucksville, property Kingston Twp.; $223,000. Kelly Realty Inc. to -Jack L. Burke, 3 Deer Meadow Dr., Dallas, property Deer Meadow Dr., Dallas, $303,892. Victoria R. Dorrance to Leonard A. Dorrance, Country Club Apts. #302, Dallas, property Upper Demunds Rd., Dallas Twp. Est. Elizabeth J. Toole to Mi- chael B. Edwards, 121 E. Bennett St., Kingston, property L1, 2, Mount Airy Dr., Mount Airy Ter- race, Kingston Twp., $20,000. Francis Willard Cornell Jr. to Francis Willard Cornell Jr., prop- erty Rte. 118, 5.78 acres, Lehman Twp. Wm. Joseph Kreischer to Wm. Harry Smith, RR 1, Box 485, Ap- plewood Manor, Dallas, property Ferguson Ave., Dallas Twp. Anderson Building Co. to Craig A. Tupper, agent, 22 Downing Rd., Orchard View, Dallas, property Westminster Dr., Dallas Twp., $24,000. J.A. Moreck Const., Master Builders Unlimited Inc., 260 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, property Manor Dr., Kingsion Twp.,, $16,500. Terry Jones to Thomas Quinn, 47 E. Saylor St., Plains, property Rte. 415, 2 parcels, Harveys Lake, $35,0Q0. Virginia Roan to Virginia Roan, Pole 170, Harveys Lake, property Public Highway (Lake front), Har- veys Lake. Estate Mary Ann Clemson, Joseph E. Clemson, Jr., Extr., to Green Briar Homeowner's Assoc., Inc. 9 Woodside Dr., Dallas, prop- erty Dallas Twp., $1,000. 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