12 The Dallas Post BE LULL '- Dallas, PA Wednesday, December 20, 1995 Calligrapher (continued from page 1) card every year? There's more to the process than simply choosing a script. According to Mae, the process also involves some measuring and layout: “First, you must decide what size letters and pen nib you'll use. Then you decide what size paper the final piece will be on. And finally, you must decide what arrangement is pleasing to the eye." Mae's projects are not limited to greeting cards. Her studio table is lined with Christmas tree orna- ments bearing beautiful holiday sayings written in various scripts. The elegant circular ornaments, about the size of a half dollar piece, are framed in gold with a tiny red bow adorning the top. Her holiday works extend be- yond interior decorations. She's also responsible for designing the cover of a Christmas bulletin for her church, Shavertown United Methodist, designating Poinsettia plant donors. The ornate cover is done in heavy “black letter” script, similar to the “Old English” style, bordered by two rows of poinset- tia leaves. Although Mae does calligraphy mainly as a hobby, she occasion- ally does work for friends and relatives who want gifts made. Most are poems or notable quotes which take on an air of even greater significance and deeper meaning when portrayed in an elegant and appropriate script. Once framed, and sometimes embellished with a touch of color or surrounded by pressed flowers, these plaques add a distinctive flair to any room. After the holidays, Mae stays busy with other calligraphy proj- ects such as certificates, resolu- tions, wedding invitations, and programs, just toname a few. Her work can be found in several Back Mountain locations. A certificate of dedication for the community room in the Back POST PHOTO/ANN POEPPERLING The arrangement of holiday cards and ornaments done by calligrapher Mae Rome exhibits several different styles of script including uncial (broad, short, rounded strokes) copperplate (fancy, flowing strokes), italic (distinctive, readable) and black ry Grotto Pizza the legendary taste Will close Christmas Eve at 4 P.M. Closed | Christmas Day Happy Holiday's HEARING AID DEVELOPED No Batteries to Replace Tiny Rechargeable Power Cell Fits Entirely In Ear If you can hear people talk and can't make out the words clearly, this extremely small hearing aid that fits .entirely in one ear may be your answer. The main part of the hear- ing aid, an 8 transistor silicon chip, the size of a match head is made by Westinghouse Electric Corp., not the size of a wooden match head, but a tiny paper match head. NERVE DEAFNESS CAN NOW BE HELPED d This type of aid is what people with hearing loss have been waiting for since hearing aids were invented. Nothing outside your ear. NO wires. NO buttons, NO tubes. Toacquaintthe PUBLIC WITH THE latest strides inthe hearing industry we are giving actual size non-op- erative samples which are smaller than the human eye and are worn entirely in your ear. These models will be given to those who send the attached coupon. Wear in privacy of your home at no cost. YOU MAY KEEP IT FREE OF CHARGE. You will receive your model on a firstcome, first serve basis. Clip this coupon now before you forget. Interstate Hearing Aid Service 15 Public Square Bicentennial Bldg. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18701 BM letter (Old English, gothic-looking). Mountain Memorial Library in memory of Glenn W. Eyet, Jr. bears her handiwork. She also completed a resolu- tion in memory of the late Rev. John C. Petrasko, displayed at College Misericordia, Dallas. Mae credits the guild with much ofhersuccessin calligraphy. “The members are very open and shar- ing with information on the latest products and techniques.” At the meetings and workshops, she has been exposed to techniques in- cluding “gouach” (pronounced “gwash”), which is a combination of watercolor and ink to add color to her lettering. Mae feels her calligraphy tal- ents are not unique to her alone. Almost anyone can doit, she says. “Calligraphy is a learned disci- pline. You have to learn the strokes and the different tech- niques such as coordinating the background with the lettering.” She continues, “and then it takes practice. Lots and lots of prac- tice.” Mae, a mother of three grown children, and a grandmother of three, has been known to close her door, play classical music, and practice calligraphy for hours atatime. “It's like anything,” she says with a smile, “if you enjoy it, you do it.” The purpose of the guild is to promote the study and practice of calligraphy, to encourage individ- ual proficiency, and to stimulate an appreciation for the history and application of the art. The guild also holds an annual exhibit in various locations where members display their work in an effort to educate the community. For more information on join- ing the Calligraphers’ Guild of Northeastern Pennsylvania, please contact Virginia Sosik, President, at (717) 346-5074. rd PROPERTY TRANSFERS The following property deeds were recorded at the Luzerne County Courthouse for the week of Decem- ber 1-7. Agway Inc. to Back Mtn. Assoc., 2 parcels, Dallas Borough, $180,000. Scott Parkhurst, et ux, to Back Mtn. Assoc. LLC, 3 parcels, Dallas Borough, $160,000. Dorothy Saypack, et vir, to Elva C. Valentine, Lot 72, Glendale Manor, Dallas Borough, $2,000. Edward A. Montross, et ux, to Keith Sorokin, 1.215 ac. Montross Street, Dallas Twp., $20,000. William G. Rice, et ux, to Michael R. Goldsmith, et ux, 51 Dorchester Drive, Dallas Twp., $25,000. Constance Bruno, et vir, to Robert C. Brillhart, 2 parcels, Harveys Lake Bor., $300,000. RobynJonesto Kathryn A. Yencha, Jones Ave. Lots 23, 24, Harveys Lake Bor., $49,000. Robert J. Cowell, et ux, to James D. Whitehead, et ux, Lot 1, McKee Subdiv., Harveys Lake Bor., $12,000. Robert Lee Trumbower, et ux, to Paul Pushefski, et ux, 1 ac. Hunlock Twp., $49,000. Robert W. Ruck, to Raymond J. eagen, 640 Park Ave., Jackson Twp., $117,000. Charles Shiber, et ux, to David C. Konopki, et ux, Jackson Street, Dal- las Borough, $81,500. Mark J. Koval to Dawn M. Moran, Lot 39 Ridge Street, Kingston Twp., $65,000. William Hannto James Lamoreux, et ux, .25 ac. Lake Twp., $3,000. PeterJ. Owad, to Edward Manherz, .815 ac., Lake Twp., $20,000. Christopher C. Williamson, et ux, to Howard M. Steffen Jr., et ux, 2.84 ac., Lake Twp., $22,000. Paul C. Goodwin, et ux, to Chris Shaw, et ux, 6.6ac. Goodwin Subdiv., Lehman Twp., $33,000. Dorothy Puckel, et vir, to Given J. Harleman, et vir, 6 ac. Tall Oaks Subdiv., Lehman Twp., $30,000. could dry out house. Use only those tre operation and gre strings with defectiv Do not overloa tree on, these lights s Do not overload e The festive glow of light a beautifully ted tree can produce is one of eatést sights of the Christmas be sure your holiday is a ly 1-800-962-1212 ELECTRIC SERVICE her outdoors or in a cold garage until you are Id heat lacks humidity which may cause the tree to d lights before trimming the tree. Discard light stem in your house. If other lights dim when you turn the hed to another circuit while the tree lights are on. ion cords. Doing so creates an unsafe electrical condition. py one, follow these 247 Wyoming Avenue Kingston, PA 18704 Budget (continued from page 1) ments is expected, a decrease of 52 percent or $3,800 from last year's budget. The township's ambulance and two volunteer fire companies will each receive an additional $3,500, for a total of $10,000 apiece. Pre- viously the township gave them each $4,500 for operating ex- penses along with $2,000 to the fire companies and $3,000 to the ambulance company for fuel. The contribution has been changed to one donation of $10,000 per company, to be used wherever needed. Supervisory personnel in all departments will receive raises of five to six percent. Four senior police officers will receive raises of 12 percent, while four senior road workers will re- adrugand alcohol policy and ran- dom testing through the Pennsyl- vania Association of Township Supervisors, which will cost the township $125 a year. Federally mandated random drug and alco- hol tests will be required for the seven road workers, who all have commercial (CDL) licenses todrive vehicles weighing more than 26,000 lbs. In zoning matters, the Co- larusso, Mary Pieshala and Mold- . esky /Nardone minor subdivisions and the application by the Ge- neva School to use the Living Faith Free Methodist Church for a pri- vate elementary school were unanimously approved. A public hearing has been scheduled for January 10 at 8 «cruiser and a new road truck with pervisors unanimously approved ’...I"ll need to see your driver's license and registration...” Have you heard those words before? Many of us have. Driving offenses are a common occurrence. Unfortunately, if your driving record is less than perfect, most insurance companies raise your rates to astronomical levels. Others refuse to carry you altogether. At Joseph J. Joyce Associates, we know that no one is perfect and we're here to help. If you've had trouble with speeding, accidents, DUI or any other violation, call Joseph J. Joyce Associates today. High Risk Auto Insurance JoserH J. JOYCE ASSOCIATES Pittston, PA 18640 655-2831 562-3720 Clarks Summit 586-4773 INSURANCE 9 North Main Street 408 North Main Street Old Forge, PA 18518 ceive 10 percent raises. Major equipment expenditures of the Roy Evans property at 20 include a new marked police North Memorial Highway from : residential to commercial. a snow plow and spreader. In personnel matters the su- December 25-26 and January 1- 2 for the holidays. Winter parking rules in effect Kingston Township Police Chief James Balavage would like to remind residents that the Winter Parking Ordinance is in effect as of November 2, 1995 through March 31, 1996. Under this ordinance residents are prohibited from parking vehicles on township streets. between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. each day. The chief also reminds residents that vehicles are not permitted or be parked on township streets during snow storms, or for eight hours. after the end of a storm. The ordinance is designed to keep the township streets open and’ clear so that snow removal measures can be effectively undertaken by the road department. The chief urges all township residents to cooperate in complying with the township ordinance to avoid enforcement measures. Haetele enlists in Army Daniel J. Haefele has joined the United States Army under the . Delayed Enlistment Program at the U.S. Army Recruiting Station, Wilkes-Barre. : Haefele, a 1981 graduate of Lake-Lehman High School will report to - Fort Jackson, S.C., for military basic training Jan. 3, 1996. 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