The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, September 29, 1993 3 Allied Services John Heinz Institute center opens here By DAVE KONOPKI Post Correspondent From the accident victim to the injured athlete, to the person whose advanced age has begun to take its toll on his body, thou- sands of people throughout the world rely on the world of physical therapy each day. Now, for Back Mountain resi- dents who rely on Allied Services for physical therapy, life has got- ten a little easier. Long-renowned throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania in the field of physical and occupational therapy, the John Heinz Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine has opened an outpatient clinic in the Route 309/415 Plaza in Dallas. Patients can now receive the same care given at their main office in Wilkes-Barre without the inconvenience of travel. The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. “We felt the Back Mountain was a good distance from the hospital,” said public relations director Bill O'Boyle. “This will cut down on the amount of travel one must endure to be treated as anoutpatient. We think the people of the Back Mountain will greatly benefit from having an outpatient center in their backyard.” The clinic specializes in the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis and aquatic therapy, but offers a wide range of physical and occu- pational therapy treatments. They provide isokinetic testing and training on Viodex equipment. A stationary bike, treadmill and a Kinetron machine are also avail- able. Modalities include ultrasound, electrical stimulation, hot and cold packs, gait training and functional activities. They also offer whirl- pool treatment and teach patients energy conservation and offer advice on home/work modifica- tion. According to the clinic's physi- cal therapist, Jill Healey, the Dallas center currently treats 10 patients, most of them of the geri- atric population. “Most of the people we're cur- rently treating are orthopedic patients,” said Healey, a graduate Penn State scholarship o {0 honor Conynghams A named scholarship endow- ment has been established in honor of Lou and John N. Conyngham III of Shavertown at the Wilkes-Barre campus where Mr. Conyngham was chairman of the Advisory Committee from 1967 toJuly 1993. A Communtiy Testimonial din- ner will be held at Genetti's Best Western in Wilkes-Barre October 6 in the Conynghams’ honor. Penn State President Joab Thomas will attend as a special guest speaker. Other speakers on the program include Tom Bigler, to deliver a tribute to Jack Conyngham, and Sue Kluger, chairperson of the testimonial dinner, who will make the presentation announcing the endowment. Msgr. Andrew McGowan will be master of cere- monies. Anzalone Bros. & Co. will provide the entertainment. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Cam- pus Advisory Board members, friends, and community leaders have contributed nearly $60,000 to the Lou and Jack Conyngham Scholarship, ‘and gifts were still ~ coming in, according to Dr. Wil- liam A. Péarimdn’, Campus Execu- tive Officer. More information is available from the Campus Devel- opment Office, 675-9228. The scholarship will benefit full- time undergraduate students cur- rently attending or planning to attend the Wilkes-Barre Campus who have achieved superior aca- demic records or who have prom- ise of outstanding academic suc- cess, and who have proven finan- cial need. Jack Conyngham, a Yale Uni- versity graduate was named Hon- orary Alumnus of Penn State by the Alumni Association in 1991. He has said many times that he believes it is vital for this area to have Penn State in the commu- nity. Shavertown to A special program to launch the 1994 Stewardship Campaign of the Shavertown United Meth- odist Church will be held Wednes- day evening, October 6 at 7 p.m. at The Barn at Newberry Estate. The event will begin with des- sert and fellowship with Susan E. Davis in charge. At 7:30 p.m., a talent show, “Holy Hoedown," will be presented, directed by Susan and Frank Razny, with a western theme. Paul Zanelli will furnish 2 The most Back Mountain news The Dallas Post Qt Rage, Antiques Unfinished Pedestal Table 693-0125 However, this event is in honor of Mr. Conyngham’s many serv- ices to the community at large, and not just to Penn State, Mrs. Kluger emphasized. Other mem- bers of her committee, working on the scholarship endowment and the testimonial dinner, are Jack Burkle, Guthrie Conyngham, Shirley Fortinsky, Jack Kolesar, Dr. Pearman, Robert E. Post, Sr., Tom Robinson, Harold J. Rose, Jr., Richard M. Moss Jr., Edward Schechter, Bobbie Steever and Dr. Wallace F. Stettler. Any friend of the family who is interested in attending is invited to contact Penn State Wikes-Barre Campus for an invitation. Jack Conyngham currently serves on the advisory board of First Fidelity, N.A. and is chair- man of the board of directors at Pennsylvania Miller's Insurance Co. He has been active with numerous community organiza- tions such as F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, the Children’s Service Center, leadership Wilkes- Barre; United Way of Wyoming Valley and the Y.M.C.A. In addi- tion to his professional; and civic interests, Jack is an avid fisher- man and hunter. He is vice-presi- dent of the family owned Eastern Penn Supply Co. Mr. Conyngham has been a driving force in the growth and development of Penn State Wilkes- Barre Campus. He has served on the Campus Advisory Board since 1965 and will continue to serve as a member although he has turned over the chairmanship to Mike Hudacek. Mr. Conyngham spearheaded the first capital campaign in the history of Penn State Wilkes-Barre, which in 1965 raided a half-mil- lion dollars to assist in moving the of the University of Scranton who has seven years of PT experience. “We do a lot of gait training and strengthening. Some of the pa- tients have had joint replace- ments. We have to do a lot of family training with the older patient. The older person needs to be at home.” Although most of the current patients are older, Healey is look- ing forward to treating a variety of patients. “I'd like to do some work with people with rheumatoid arthritis, neurological problems and spinal cord injuries,” said Healey, who works in the clinic with physical therapy aide Mary Walsh. “We're looking forward to treating a wide variety of people with different problems.” Currently, the clinic does not have any occupational therapy patients. Healey explained that if a person arrived at the office with an order for OT, an occupational therapist would be sent to the clinic to treat the patient. With seven years of experience under her belt, including two years in in-patient therapy, two years with workers’ compensation and three years in the field of work hardening, Healey finds her job both challenging and rewarding. “Every day I see different pa- tients with different problems,” said Healey, the mother of two children. “Everything we do is rewarding. Some of the success depends on the motivation of the patient. I love what I do.” It hasn't taken long for Healey, a graduate of Coughlin High School and a current resident of Edwardsville, to take a liking to the people of the Back Mountain. “I love the Back Mountain,” said Healey. “All of the patients are friendly and very informative. Everyone is always telling us places to go and where to go for lunch. Even the neighbors in the plaza have been nice, stopping by to say hello. It really is a nice place to work.” A prospective patient must be referred by a physician and have a prescription for physical or occupational therapy. New pa- tients are welcomed at the clinic and anyone with any questions should call Healey at 675-5075. JOHN AND LOU CONYNGHAM campus from downtown Wilkes- Barre to the former Conyngham estate in Lehman, 12 miles from Wilkes-Barre. The 50-acre estate has been built by an uncle of Jack Conyngham. Jack also took a leadership role in the second capital campaign which raised $2.5 million to build the Center for Technology build- ing. Alab in the technology center is named in honor of the Conyng- ham family. A highly effective business and community leader, Mr. Conyng- ham helped develop Eastern Penn Supply Co. into a multi-million dollar distribution center in WilKkes-Barre with branches throughout Northeastern Pennsyl- vania. He also supervises another Conyngham family business, Hill- side Farms Greenhouse. He and his wife, the former Lou Carpenter, are the parents of four children and have four grandchil- dren. launch giving campaign with special event the music on the electronic key- board. A video on the life and work of the Church will be shown by Jean Johnson. A cowboy, “Desert Pete,” will symbolize the story of priming the pump. The Chancel Choir will present inspirational music. The congregation will be invited to make their estimates of giving in 1994. Guthrie Mitchell is general Ordinary Solid Vinyl Cover After Heavy Rains ye Full Line of CPC and HTH Chemicals chairman of the event, assisted by Richard Johnson, Mary J. Crispell, John Bittner, Margaret Spencer, William McLean, Lor- raine Allen, and John and El- friede Turner. HEINZ STAFF - Jill Healey, left, is the physical therapist at the newly-opened John Heinz rehabilitation center in Dallas. With her is Mary Walsh, physical therapy aide. ®.2 150 he le he & ® ig » § Bw £3 & SE . # Sm Country-Western dances move to Dallas Twp. school By GRACE R. DOVE Post Staff Since September 4, Country- Western dance fans have been strutting their stuff with Cadette/ Senior Girl Scout Troop 622 at the Westmoreland School in Trucksville. Beginning Saturday, October 2, dances will be held at the for- mer Dallas Township High School building, next to the Dallas School District's administrative offices on Church Street. “It's a better location, providing easier access and better lighting in the parking lot,” said troop leader Jamie Kozemko. “The lighted parking area will be more convenient for visitors.” Each dance has attracted more visitors, including those who come to watch but end up having a great time out on the dance floor, she said. Visitors will use the school's’ side entrance across the driveway from the district administrative offices. The bi-weekly dances, which Mrs. Kozemko has described as. “an affordable alternative to the * Saturday night bar scene or other entertainment which costs a small fortune,” will still feature DJ Rich Austin and dance instructor Bonnie Kochanowski. The $5 per person or $8 per couple donation entitles visitors to an hour of free Country-West- ern dance lessons, starting at 7 p.m. Due to the change in location, the troop needs folding tables or card tables and chairs, either as « donations or long-term loans. Anyone wishing tolend these items may call Mrs. Kozemko at 696- + 3595 ihe 4 I 304 Kennedy Blvd. Pittston, PA 654-6883 Ee = =) ee oo, pe = ct Ed Yes, we do. Mostly nice folks though. Dine in any of our four rooms. decorated. Select from our giant menu of over fifty seafood Landlubbers choices too. And Delicious extra jumbo King Crab Legs. It's time to visit Cooper's. Each uniquely selections. OVER 175 IMPORTED BEERS his safe? 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