The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Thursday, April 4, 2002 5 Jane Bryant Quinn to speak at Celebrity Luncheon Celebrity Luncheons — a program designed to enrich, educate and raise the cultural level of the Wilkes-Barre, Scranton and Hazleton com- munities — will feature Jane Bryant Quinn, award winning personal finance columnist, author and reporter, on Thursday, April 25 at Genet- ti's Hotel, Wilkes-Barre. Named by the World Al- manac as one of the 25 most influential women in the Unit- ed States, Quinn is the spokesperson to all genera- tions on how to handle money and how to be protected dur- ing financially difficult times. Quinn, a distinguished columnist, writes regularly on issues affecting personal fi- nance for respected publica- tions such as Newsweek and Good Housekeeping. In addi- tion, her twice-weekly column for the New York Daily News is syndicated by the Washing- ton Post to more than 250 newspapers. Quinn is author of the new, updated edition of the best seller, Making the Most of Your Money, a comprehensive guide to personal finance and a selection of the Book-of-the- Month Club. Also an esteemed television personality, Quinn currently co-hosts an investment series, Beyond Wall Street, running on the Public Broadcasting system. She worked 10 years for CBS with her business news reports first being seen on the CBS Morning News and then on the CBS Evening News with Dan Rather. In addition to being recog- nized by the World Almanac, Quinn is the winner of nu- merous prestigious awards, including an Emmy Award for outstanding coverage of news on television. She is a three- time winner of the National Press Club Award for Con- sumer Journalism and two- time winner of the National Headliner Award. Quinn serves on the Dean’s Council of the Harvard School of Public Health, the Board of Advisors for the Jerome Levy Economics Institute of Bard College and the Board of Trustees at her alma mater, Middlebury College in Ver- mont. The 2001-2002 Celebrity Luncheons series will con- clude on May 9 with former lawyer and best-selling novel- ist, David Baldacci. Both luncheons will be held at Genetti's Hotel and Con- vention Center in Wilkes- Barre. Guest celebrities speak from 11 am-noon, followed by a question-and-answer period. Lunch is served at 12:30 p.m. Single tickets are available at $50 each. For tickets or spon- sorship opportunities, please call 696-3967. Gift certificates are available. Jackson Twp. Fire Department fund drive underway The Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Department would like to re- mind residents and property own- ers that the 2002 Annual Fund Dri- ve is now under way. The goal for this year is 57 percent participation with a dollar raised amount of $21,000. The 2001 drive raised $18,000 with 52 percent participation. The fund drive is the major source of revenue for the fire department. Residents may send donations to Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Department, 1160 Chase Road, Shavertown, 18708. All donations are tax deductible. Booths available The Auxiliary of The Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas, have booths available for the annual “Market on the Pond” flea market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 15. The spaces are $20. A reservation form is available by calling 675- 8600, ext. 138 or 195. You deserve the best. Asparagus: The Taste of Spring "Peak" season is now. They are delicate, emerald-green and sweet. Renovations Complete [3 ’3 Now Open Dallas Shopping Center 675-0555 Route 309, Mountaintop 474-2222 Good Health ‘Wyoming i Mall 824-1136 £0 Guest Consulting Group Ine. 302 nly Open a money market account and we’ll throw in the bank. 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APYs based on daily collected balance. 3.00% APY available on the-following balance tiers: $25,000 or more but less than $50,000; $50,000 or more but less than $75,000; and $75,000 or more. 2.00% APY available on balances of $10,000 or more but less than $25,000; and 1.00% APY available on balance tiers of $2,500 or more but less than $10,000 and on balances less than $2,500. APYs may change after the account is opened. Fees may reduce eamings on your account. For this limited time offer, we are waiving the eligibility requirement that you have a Citizens Bank Cirde Checking Account to open the Cirde Money Market Account. Other banks may charge for the use of their ATMs. i accounts and services are subject to individual approval. Other fees may apply. This offer may be withdrawn or changed at any time without notice. Member FDIC. Decorating contest winners The Kingston Township Board of Supervisors recently presented the prizes for the annual Holiday House Decorating Contest. The winners present for the award and shown left to right in the photo are: first row, from left: First-Place Winner Kelly & Alyssa Monogham and Paul Sabol, Chairman. Second row: Second-Place Winner - Anita Grohowski, Christine Monogham and George Monogham. Third row: John Grohowski, the late Supervisor William Tippett, Carl Goodwin, Vice-Chair and former Supervisor Randall Glidden. The Kingston Township Recreation Commission judges the annual Holiday House Decorating Contest. RR ir A A Ch SN EEE “A Unique Concept in Consignment” Hand-painted Furniture & Accessories Handmade Country Furniture Artwork ¢ Antiques & Collectibles ¢ Stained Glass (Handmade) Wide Variety of Furniture . 0! Bridge Street ¢ Tunkhannock, PA 18657 , (Right £ Across from Gay's True Value) I EE CE EE LJ ES E Informational one hour meeting & refreshments - April 16" at 8:00 AM at the Holiday Inn, Kidder St, Wilkes Barre (Next to TGIFridays). RSVP, PLEASE. Find. out about our June 8 Walk at Kirby Park umes we Call 823-2212 for more info/register. Or go to asthmawalk.com Sponsored by “Home of Classic Rock § sammie assoommen. TIMESeLEADER Links of Hope Summer Program World Links Association will conduct our fourth annual Summer Program for Russian Orphans. The purpose of this program is to give Russian orphans the chance to spend several weeks enjoying summer fun, experience life within a family and give them an introduction to American culture. The sad truth is that the majority of these children will never have the security of experiencing family life. Our unique program provides a chance for families to experience and evaluate first-hand the challenges and rewards of having older child in the home. We hope that with our help we will be able to bring more happiness to these children in the years to come. Are you or someone you know interested in helping a child or children find a forever home? If you are interested in hosting, adopting, sponsoring or helping a child, or for further information regarding. “Links of Hope” Summer Program, please call World Links at 570-344-8890. Applications are now being accepted for host families and can be found on our website at www.wl-adoption.com. Please, mail your application to World Links Association at 425 Spruce Street, 3rd floor, Scranton, PA 18503. World Links CONCERN. WANTED Foster Parent(s) To Provide Homes for Medically Needy Children Provide guidance, support and supervision. Above average compensation packages includes: » Competitive Daily Rates * Monthly Expense - Clothing Reimbursement * Respite/Relief - Transportation Services * Ongoing ii Guidance & 24 Hour Buppent Service Concern Professional Services for Children, Youth and Families Mulberry Professional Plaza, Scranton, PA Private Non-Profit, Serving Northeast PA Since 1987 1-800-654-6180 www.concern4dkids.org
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