» i )) yr OD The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, September 16, 1998 Celebrity Luncheon will kick off its 1998-99 Speakers Series on Sept. 25 with Jonathan Karl. Named by “TV Guide” as one of America’s “Emerging News Tal- ents,” Jonathan Karl is a CNN special correspondent, covering political and social issues from a 20-something perspective. Prior to joining CNN, Karl was an inves- tigative report for “The New York Post,” where he became the young- est beat reporter to cover the hotly ~ CNN newsman Jonathon Karl o to speak at Celebrity Luncheon contested 1994 Cuomo/Pataki gubernatorial race. Celebrity luncheons is held at the Woodlands, Route 315, Wilkes-Barre. Guest celebrities speak from 11 until 12, after which questions are taken directly from the audience and concludes with lunch at 12:30. Season membership for all four speakers, including lunch is $150. For membership or information on future speakers, call 696-3967. New Memorial Books at library Back Mountain Memorial Li-. brary announces the addition of new memorial books: In memory of Mrs. Rhoda Lefko, “Leprechaun Gold” by Teresa Bateman, presented by Mary Ann and Don Hopkins. : In memory of Irene Thomas, “Gifts of Nature” by Marie Barber, presented by Dr. and Mrs. Karl F. Arbogasat, “Just Loons: A Wild- life Watcher's Guide” by Alan Hutchinson, presented by the Verbylas and “Glory and the Games” presented by her neigh- bors‘in Loyalville. In. memory of Doris McCain, “Restoring Houses of Brick and Stone” by Nigel Hutchins, pre- sented by Ann W. Jordan. In. memory of Harold G. Ard, “My Brain is Open” by Bruce Schechter, presented by Mary Beth Shields. In memory of Peggy Burnside, “Restoring Old Houses” by Nigel Hutchins, presented by John and Beth Gager. In memory of Lucile Parker, “Stories, Essays & Memoir” by Eudora Welty and “Complete Nov- els” by EudoraWelty, presented by Alice B. Townend. In memory of Mary S. Emmanuel, “Brunswick Gardens” by Anne Perry, “Roxanne Slade” by Reynolds Price and “The Toll House” by Patricia Wendorf, pre- sented by David and Fay Emmanuel. In memory of Lillian Reinhimer, R.N., “Laurel's Kitchen Caring” by Laurel Robertson, “New Choices in Natural Healing” edited by Bill Gottlieb, and “Cooking Well for the Unwell” by Eileen Behan. In honor of Dr. and Mrs. Ed- ward P. Nork on their 40th wed- ding anniversary, “Country Life” by Paul Heiney, presented by Dr. and Mrs. Samuel Mackall. In honor of Joseph Gionta, “Reading Lessons: The Debate Over Literacy” by Gerald Coles, presented by Pat and Frank Smaka and family. Perch fingerlings now on sale Pond owners and sports organizations are invited to contact the Luzerne Conservation District for the second round of orders for Walleye and Yellow Perch fingerlings priced at each cost. Orders are being taken until Sept. 30, with a delivery date of Oct. 31, 1998. Order forms are available at the district office on Smith Pond Road in Jackson Township or those interested can call at 674-7991 and the conservation district will mail or fax an order form. Library news BD NT Kozemchak The Back Mountain Memorial Library is once again selling the Entertainment Books. The 1999 edition offers great times and great savings. The books are packed cover to cover with 2-for-1 and up to 50% savings on the things you do every day. You are invited to thumb through our sample book and see for yourself. There are additional member benefits sprinkled throughout the book. Out of town editions of the book can be or- dered for a special price with a coupon from the book. The restaurants in the dining advantage section will give auto- matic discounts just by using the registered credit card. Specials in the book include Fine Dining, Casual Dining, In- formal Dining and Carryout, Ho- tel savings, National Values, At- tractions, Merchandise and Local Services. There are special sec- tions on dining, such as 50% of- fers, buy-one-get-one dining of- fers. Dining in groups, dining with children and tipping. There G are also movie coupons, and more ~ than 1,600 hotels and resorts in Entertainment books on sale the hotel savings section. The Entertainment Membership Card is included in the front of each Entertainment Book. The cost of the books is $25. Available at the front desk. New books at the library: “The New Oxford Book of Food Plants” by J.G. Vaughan & C.Q. Geissler is a guide to the fruit, vegetables, herbs and spices of the world. This book is a comprehensive and enjoyable reference work about the many edible plants we grow in our gardens, buy in our shops, and consume cooked or raw, ei- ther on their own or as part of a recipe. A delightful addition to the library of any cook, gardener, naturalist and all those interested in healthy eating. The book is given in memory of Mary Hartman by Gertrude Buckley. “A Pianist’s Landscape” by Carol Montparker includes in- tensely personal and perceptive essays which explore the author's life as a pianist—practicing, per- forming, teaching, and writing— but they could be the thoughts and reflections of any artist. They recount challenges, rewards, dis- appointments, and joys of a ca- ‘reer as a musician, and inter- views and conversations with other musicians emphasize the universality of her own percep- tions. A domestic delight. The book is given in memory of Gladys Strome by Nancy S. Kozemchak. Open Lg [TET Monday, September 21st 5-8 p.m. MAJOR PERFORMING ARTS N.E. PA’S MOST COMPLETE PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL Carverton Road, Trucksville TAP JATX - BALLEY POINTE - VOCAL PIANO Home of “NE Jr. Players” Youth Theatre Co. Small Classes « We Specialize in Teaching Children « EXPERIENCED, CERTIFIED and PROFESSIONAL Faculty » Positive, Self-esteem Building Environment 696-4755 CHECK OUR GREAT PRE-SCHOOL ~IKINDERARTS « TOTS TUMBLING PROGRAMS: MOM & ME CLUB® (18-36 MONTHS OLD) FRIENDSHIP CLUB TODDLER DANCE 309 (follow Church signs). The band consists of Sabrina Kirby, hammered dulcimer and guitar; Carl Kirby, guitar and fiddle; and Tom Mattern, bass. Carl and Sabrina have played New England and Appalachian fiddle tunes for contra dances in Virginia and Pennsylvania since 1993. Total Hip Replacement performs frequently for the Lewisburg Contra dances. According to band members, the name of the group is purely fanciful and does not yet reflect on the health condition of any of their members nor that of the dancers that enjoy their music. Contra dance season opens Sept. 19 The Chicory House and the Folklore Society will feature the Lewisburg area acoustic band “Total Hip Replacement” for a New England Contra Dance on Sat., Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. at St. Therese’s Church, Pioneer Avenue, Shavertown, just off Route sion. vania. For information, call 333-4007. Dancers of all ages, including children, are welcome. Contra dances are a place where people from many walks of life come together to dance and socialize. Contra dancing is a community dance, and individual dancers quickly realize that as they are involved in the co-operative effort. No partner or previous experience is necessary. The dancing is a moderately aerobic, so dancers are encour- aged to dress in light weight, casual clothing. A few waltzes and square dances are also usually part of any evening of contra dancing. Dancers are requested to bring a plate of refreshments to share during the intermis- The dances are co-sponsored by the Chicory House a non-profit coffeehouse, and the Folklore Society of Northeastern Pennsyl- TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT WORD ON THE STREET i Q.: Is college better than high school. If so, why? Where asked: Penn State Wilkes-Barre Campus in Lehman TRACY MAGLIOLI, 19 Pringle "Yes. You have more freedom and can come and go as you please. They treat you like you are an adult (in college)." : RICK LORAH, 18 Trucksville "Yes. You are more indepen- dent. No one is looking over you shoulder and no one takes you by the hand to help you do stuff. You have to do everything yourself." ABBE KERESTES,19 Forty Fort "Yes. You have freedomandyou "| think it's worse. High school ‘* was so easy. In college you have get to meet many people from different schools." 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