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Sunday, August 10, 1997     Page:

The weather may still be warm, but have you stopped in any department or
clothing stores lately? The new fall clothing is out. That means it’s time for
me to start buying that new fall wardrobe. Or, I should say, adding to my fall
wardrobe. To me, shopping is about as much fun as a person could have. If you
don’t have fun shopping, perhaps you could have fun at one of these Nanticoke
area events ..* * * *
   
The committee of the Transfiguration of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church
is in the process of making plans for the annual Labor Day Festival on church
grounds on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, Aug. 30-Sept. 1. Traditional ethnic
and American foods will be featured. Entertainment will be provided by the
following bands: Joe Stanky and His Cadets on Saturday, the Henry Charles
Orchestra on Sunday and Jolly Joe and the Bavarians on Monday. More
information will follow.
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The Nanticoke 9-10 Year Old Girls Softball Team won the District 16
championship this year. The team then went on to compete in sectional play,
where they finished runner up to a team from Northwest Bethlehem. The girls
should be proud of what they accomplished. Members of the championship team
are: Jamie Wall, Erin Dugan, Jessica Kosloski, Kristen Pietrzyk, Danielle
Warren, Sarah Baranowski, Megan Barton, Amanda Prentiss, Lee Ann Hower, Laura
Bralczyk, Katie Rambo, Jennifer “Peanut” Glushefski, Lindsey Ludorf and Amanda
Ceppa. The team’s manager was Jake Biehl, coaches were Donna Wall and Dave
Warren. Congratulations on a job well done!
   
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The Mercy Special Care Hospital Auxiliary will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 13
in the hospital cafeteria. All members are urged to attend.
   
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Learn the basic procedures of proper canning of fruits and vegetables
during “Canning and Free zing,” a non-credit course to be offered this summer
at Luzerne County Community College. The class will include hands-on
demonstration of technique and procedure. The course will be held from 1-4
p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17. For more information, contact LCCC via e-mail at
[email protected] or by calling 740-0496 or 740-0477.
   
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All incoming seventh grade students in the Hanover Area School District are
invited to an orientation program set for 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 27 in the
high school auditorium. The program is being planned by Thomas Zelinka, Junior
High School guidance counselor, the Junior High School faculty and the Senior
High Student Council. The president of the Student Council is Jeanne
Gagliardi. The program will begin at 9 a.m. in the high school auditorium. The
students will be given an opportunity to meet with teachers and discuss
various courses and classroom rules. The students will also meet with
administration, who will discuss the rules and regulations of the junior high
school. After the welcome by teachers and administrators, students will go on
a brief tour of the building. The day will conclude with an “ice breaker” and
picnic organized by the Student Council. The fun-filled day should be a
learning experience for all. The orientation will conclude at noon. Parents
must provide transportation.
   
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St. George’s Episcopal Church, 408 E. Main St., Nanticoke, will hold a
rummage sale from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 3; 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Thursday,
Sept. 4; and 9-11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 5 (Bag Day). Donations can be left in
the church kitchen any Sunday, or call Linda Helmecki 736-7348. Sale is
sponsored by the Episcopal Women and Men. Jean Gabb is president.
   
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Holy Trinity Church will hold C.C.D. Registration for the 1997-98 school
year from 10 a.m.-noon Sunday, Aug. 17 and from 5:30-6:45 p.m. Saturday, Aug.
23 in the church hall. A fee of $12 is required at the time of registration.
Please make checks payable to Holy Trinity Church. A copy of your child’s
baptismal certificate will be required when you register. Children MUST attend
at least two years before being admitted into the Sacrament program.
Confirmation will be administered at Holy Trinity on Friday, March 13, 1998.
The age requirement is 12 years or sixth grade and above. Adults who have not
been confirmed are asked to contact the rectory office, 735-4833.
   
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The R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) will begin its
1997-98 instructional year at St. Stanislaus Church at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug.
18. Inquiry can be made at the rectory, call 735-0313. This process is open to
any potential convert to Catholicism, baptized or not. The RCIA is also for
Catholics who would like to update their religious education.
   
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St. Stanislaus Church and Catholic Social Services are working together to
meet the needs of the frail, elderly homebound of the Nanticoke community. The
“Friendly Caregivers” program aims to match volunteers with elderly
individuals in need of services (run errands, do chores provide
transportation). Aileen Ward of Catholic Social Services is coordinating the
effort. The program will be detailed at all Masses at St. Stanislaus the
weekend of Sept. 6-7, and in two informational meetings on Sept. 10 at 2 and 7
p.m. in the St. Stanislaus basement. Interested volunteers, or if you are in
need of help, call the St. Stanislaus Rectory at 735-0313.
   
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This week at the Nanticoke Senior Center, corner of Market and Main
Streets:
   
Wednesday, Aug. 13: 11:30 a.m. — AARP Video “Survival Tips For New
Caregivers.”
   
Thursday, Aug. 14: 10:45 a.m. “Crazy Bingo” New gifts only.
   
Stop by the center, sponsored by the Luzerne/Wyoming Counties Bureau for
the Aging, or call 735-1670 for more info. The center is also sponsoring a
trip to the Smoky Mountains April 18-23, 1998. The East Coast Touring Company
will be doing a presentation at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 4 Reservations will be
accepted at this time. For more information, you can call the center.
   
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Register for the annual Pope John Paul II Golf Tournament which will be
held on Friday, Aug. 22 with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m.at Mill Race Golf
Course in Benton. Golf sign up forms and hole sponsor forms are located on the
bulletin racks at Holy Trinity Church.
   
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That does it for this week. Have a Nanticoke news item? Write to me:
Michael M. Golubiewski, 391 E. Noble St., Nanticoke PA 18634-2910, e-mail me
at [email protected] or call 735-7014. The deadline is Wednesday evening for
next Sunday’s column. Have a great week!
   
Michael M. Golubiewski is the Nanticoke columnist for The Times Leader. His
column appears each Sunday.