Republican and Herald du lieu suivant : Pottsville, Pennsylvania • 23

POTTSVILLE (PA.) REPUBLICAN EVENING HERALD FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2001 23 CALENDAR Friday, Nov. 23 BARNESVILLE Country dance, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. lessons, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. dancing, Lakeside Ballroom, Route 54. Music by Western Attitude.

Call 467-2630. BETHLEHEM Christkindlmarkt, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday; also Dec. 2, Dec. 6 to 9 and Dec. 13 to 16, Spring and Main streets, presented by Bethlehem Musikfest Association. Admission $6, children 12 and under free, season passes $10 each.

Proceeds benefit the Banana Factory. Call (610) 861-0678 or www.fest.org. FRACKVILLE Bus trip to Taj Mahal, Monday, Dec. 3, sponsored by St. Joseph Church, Frack and Nice streets.

Departs church parking lot 8 a.m., leaves Atlantic City 6 p.m. Call 874-1317. NEW PHILADELPHIA Musical, "Hello Dolly," today, Saturday, Sunday and also Friday, Nov. 30, and Saturday, Dec. 1, Playhouse at Simon Kramer Wellness Center, 15 Alliance St.

Call (800) 293-2446. SHENANDOAH Dance, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., Columbia Hose Company No. 1, 742 W. Centre St.

Cost $5, benefits truck fund. ID required. Music by Rhymes with Orange. Call 462-9574. SHENANDOAH Santa parade, 1 p.m., leaving old Bi-Lo parking lot, East Washington Street.

Meet with Santa at Damato Post, 116 N. Main St. Sponsored by Shenandoah Police Department. TAMAQUA Dance, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Tamaqua Italian Club.

Pangea Band, ID a must. Cover charge $5. Saturday, Nov. 24 BARNESVILLE Dance, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Lakeside Ballroom, Route 54.

Music by Small Town. Call 467-2630. BARNESVILLE Benefit dance, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Ryan Township Fire Company. Cost $5, benefits All Regional Athletics Girls Fastpitch Traveling Softball.

Food and refreshments available. Call Bud 467-2700, Bob 668-4205, Rick 325-8510 or Wally 788-2858. MAHANOY CITY Annual tree lighting, 6 to 8 p.m., First Union Bank lot. Features Mahanoy Area High School Band, horsedrawn caroling wagon rides and Santa visit. Bring candle for patriotic grand finale.

MINERSVILLE Dance, 10 p.m., American Legion, featuring Joe Stanky and his Cadettes. Call 544-6229. PHOENIX PARK Southern gospel concert, featuring Higher Ground Trio, 6 p.m., Phoenix Park Union Church. POTTSVILLE Pottsville Area High School class reunion, 1960s, 10 classes, 8 p.m., St. Nick's hall.

Cost $25 per person. Call Kathy 628-3694 or Chris 628-5696. POTTSVILLE 22nd annual "Nutcracker" ballet performance, 7:30 p.m. today and 2 p.m. Sunday, Pottsville Area High School, presented by, Schuylkill Ballet Theatre.

Features Angelo Giglio of the Joffrey Ballet Compa- Calendar Line To publicize an upcoming event, call the Calendar Line at INFO 628-6000 453-1000 CONNECT 889-5200 462-3000 362-4000 647-7575 VOICE INFORMATION INTERACTIVE SYSTEM 773-2211 345-3200 Selection 2893 ny, New York City, as Sugar Plum Cavalier and SBT's Holly Norkus, Pottsville, as Sugar Plum Fairy. Tickets available at Boscov's, Schuylkill County Council for the Arts, Pottsville; Valenti's Pizza, Schuylkill Haven; Dutch Kitchen, Frackville; Rocky's Pizza, Mahanoy City; Restaurant, Shenandoah; May's Drive-In and Sandwich Shop, Ashland, or call 622-6186 or 875-2360. SCHUYLKILL HAVEN AREA St. Ambrose Holly Trail 2001, 1 to 4 p.m. Visit 10 local homes in Lake Wynonah, Schuylkill Haven, Orwigsburg, Chestnut Hill and Pine Grove.

Tickets $10. Refreshments along the way with stop at Nutty Pear. Call Maryellen 943-2490 or Donna 366-8917. SHENANDOAH Mahanoy Class of 1971 informal reception, 7 p.m., Schuylkill Historical Fire Society, 105 S. Jardin St.

Call Kathy 773-6243 or Michael 628-3691. SHENANDOAH Kids' Thanksgiving Day dance, 4 to 7 p.m., Shenandoah Moose. Ages 5 to 14 years. Admission $2. Food and drinks provided.

Sunday, Nov. 25 BARNESVILLE Polka Dance, 3 to 7 p.m., Lakeside Ballroom, Route 54, featuring Coal Cracker Polka Association. Everyone invited. Call Cathy 544-5818 or Joe 622-3321. BARNESVILLE Basket bingo, doors open noon, games begin 2 p.m., Ryan Township Fire and Rescue Company, Route 54.

Call 467-2416 or 467-3171. BRANDONVILLE Membership meeting, Park Crest Fish and Game Protective Association, 2 p.m., at clubhouse. Nomination of officers for 2002. HAZLETON Singles dance party, 7 to 11 p.m., Genetti Best Western, Route 309 North, sponsored by SOAR Singles Organization. Music by DJ Bob Sosak.

No denim. Call Tom 455-6597. NEW PHILADELPHIA Christmas tree lighting, 5 p.m., town square, sponsored by the Community Organization. Live Nativity scene and rides with Santa on a horse-drawn trolley. Performance by the Schuylkill County Community Chorus.

Cookies and hot chocolate served. SAINT CLAIR 29th annual Communion Breakfast, follows 8:30 a.m. Mass, Immaculate Conception Church. Call 429-1753 or 429-0581. Advance Tickets PORT CARBON Christmas party, Port Carbon Senior Citizens, 6 p.m., Senior Citizen Center, Washington Street Call 622-6979.

SHENANDOAH Annual Christmas cookie sale, 9 a.m. to sellout, Dec. 8, Trinity United Church of Christ, 111 W. Lloyd $7 per pound. For pre-orders, call 462-1539.

POTTSVILLE Christmas bazaar, Nov. 28, Evangelical United Methodist Church, 305 S. Center St. Call 622-4956. SHENANDOAH Father Ciszek Hump Day Dinner, 3 to 5:30 p.m., Dec.

12, delivery and gift certificates and takeouts available. Meatballs, cabbage, mashed potatoes, string beans and dessert. Call 462-3927. SCHNECKSVILLE Flea market, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec.

16, Schnecksville Fire Company, pavilion building behind the fire company. Free admission. Food available. Call (610) 799-2782 or (610) 799-3458. Necessary therapy means making difficult decision Dear Dr.

Gott: Ever since having an artificial heart valve surgically implanted, I have been prescribed Coumadin as an anticoagulant. Recently, I had a hemorrhagic stroke and the medicine may have caused it. Now I'm between a rock and a hard place. Please advise. Dear Reader: Indeed, you must make some difficult decisions.

Let's back up a moment for some background. Not all patients with prosthetic valves need anti-coagulation drugs, such as Coumadin, to prevent blood clots that can form on artificial valves and cause stroke. (The primary consideration here is antibiotic coverage for dental work to prevent valvular infection.) So, I first urge you to check with your surgeon or cardiologist for specific advice that relates to your particular problem. Strokes come in two forms. The most common is thrombotic, meaning that a blood clot may form in an artery feeding the brain, break off and cause neurological Thoughtful gifts last year-round Dear Abby: It's the time of year to consider what to buy people for Christmas gifts.

As a senior who is also handicapped, I would like you to know about one of the nicest gifts I ever received. Last year, my neighbors presented me with a calendar. They told me to circle one day each month when they could take me out to dinner. I selected the 15th. They pick me up and take me to a nice restaurant I could never afford.

I greatly enjoy their company. Each time I get into their car even in July I wish from Thanksgiving dinner than it's time to start Christmas and Hanukkah shopping. And that means it's time to publish my list of gift ideas for senior citizens. With the price of groceries ENGAGEMENTS Wetzel Flemming Paul and Barbara Wetzel, Mowry, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kimberly Barbara Wetzel, to Kevin Scott Flemming, son of Verle and Cindy Flemming, Pine Grove. Miss Wetzel is a 1997 graduate of North Schuylkill High School and a 2001 graduate of Lycoming College, Williamsport, with a bachelor's degree in biology.

She is employed by Analytical Laboratory Services, Middletown. Her fiance is a 1993 graduate of Pine Grove Area High School and a 1995 graduate of Thompson Institute, Harris- KIMBERLY WETZEL burg. He his currently attending Penn State Schuylkill. AND KEVIN FLEMMING An Oct. 12, 2002 wedding is planned.

McGowan Kalyan Christinia McGowan, Port Carbon, announces the engagement of her daughter, Michelle McGowan, daughter of the late Michael McGowan, to Jason Kalyan, son of Sandra and Eugene Kalyan, Pottsville. Miss McGowan is a 1999 graduate of Pottsville Area High School. She is employed by Richard B. Ryon Insurance Agency, Pottsville. Her fiance is a 1992 graduate of Pottsville Area High School and a 1994 graduate of the Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport.

He is employed by Alcoa Engineered Products, Cressona. An Oct. 19, 2002 wedding is planned. Kunkel Gardner Mr. and Mrs.

Walter T. Kunkel Levittown, announce the engagement of their daughter, Lisa Ann Kunkel, to Kenneth Luke Gardner, son of Susan Somers-Terhune, Pottsville, and the late Fredrick Gardner. Miss Kunkel is a 1992 graduate of Bishop Conwell High School, a 1997 graduate of Millersville University and a 2001 graduate of Temple University graduate school, Philadelphia. She is employed by Bucks County Children and Youth Services, in the child protective services department. Her fiance is a 1992 graduate of Pottsville Area High School and a 1997 graduate of Millersville University.

He is the owner of Brick House Training Services, and is self- Reichenbach Merwine Stephanie Blake, Sunbury, and Stewart and Deb Reichenbach, Selinsgrove, announce the engagement of their daughter and stepdaughter, Jennifer Kathleen Reichenbach, to Joshua Aaron Merwine, son of George and Patricia Merwine, Williamstown. Miss Reichenbach is a 1992 graduate of Shikellamy High School, Sunbury. She is employed by Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse, Selinsgrove. Her fiance is a 1996 graduate of Williams Valley High School. He is employed by Horstcraft Millwork, Liverpool.

ENGAGEMENT POLICY Please fill out engagement forms available at The REPUBLICAN office, 111 Mahantongo Pottsville, the Evening Herald office, 19 N. Main Shenandoah, the South- them a Merry Christmas. Senior in Ohio Dear Senior: DEAR ABBY What a terrific idea. It seems no sooner are the dishes put away MICHELLE McGOWAN AND JASON KALYAN LISA KUNKEL AND KENNETH GARDNER employed as a personal trainer. A February 2002 wedding is JENNIFER REICHENBACH AND JOSHUA MERWINE An October 2002 wedding is planned.

ern Schuylkill office, Route 61, across from Heritage Ford, Orwigsburg, or the Tamaqua office, 133 W. Broad St. You can also obtain forms by calling 622-3456. going through the roof, many people on fixed incomes would appreciate a gift basket of goodies. How about small cans of tuna and chicken? Also include crackers, assorted flavored instant coffees, herbal teas, soup mixes and cookies.

Not all seniors drive, so bus passes and coupons for senior transportation or taxis are always welcome. Large-print calendars with family birthdays, anniversaries, marked and personalized with family photos make useful gifts, as do large- print address books with information transferred from the recipient's records. A cordless phone or answering machine is a handy gift. Loneliness is the ultimate poverty. Holidays can be depressing for people who are alone.

So, if you know someone who could use an outing, give him or her the best gift of all an invitation to have a meal with you and your family. If you ain't givin', you ain't livin'! (Pauline and Jeanne Phillips write Dear Abby) Beautiful Beginnings BRIDAL BOUTIQUE 326 STATE STREET, HAMBURG 610-562-9604 MARLIN MARKETS BUTCHER SHOP DELI MARLIN, PA We Accept Food Stamps Most Major Credit Cards Open 7 Days 544-5897 Open: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Sat. 6 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. FRESH SAUSAGE FRESH PORK ROAST LB.

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PETER stance, a blood vessel GOTT (in the brain) ruptures, leading to neurological symptoms identical to those caused by a thrombotic stroke. This problem is much more common in patients taking anti-coagulant medication. To return to your problem, you and your doctor must review the ratio of therapy. This is a decision best reserved for your cardiologist and neurologist. Here are your most reliable resources.

Ask for a complete and honest evaluation by those physicians who are most familiar with your medical conditions. (Gott is a syndicated writer) AS RENTAL EXPENSES KEEP INCREASING MONTHLY MORTGAGE PAYMENTS ARE GOING DOWN Is your credit good? Is your income (for a family of 2) less than Is your income (for a family of 3) less than YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR A PENNSYLVANIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY LOAN. Existing housing construction loans are now at a low, low, low interest rate of: 5.625% Is your income (for a family of 2) less than Is your income (for a family of 3) less than Is your income (for a family of 4) less than YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR A MORTGAGE LOAN INTEREST RATE OF: 4.75% You may never see loans at this low rate again. Maybe it's time to call the mortgage experts at: SCHUYLKILL SAVINGS LOAN ASSOCIATION FDIC WITH LOCATIONS IN: SCHUYLKILL HAVEN: 570-385-3030 Ask for Joan Wood ASHLAND: 570-875-3260 To make appointment MOUNT CARMEL: 570-339-4520 To make appointment DON'T PAY RENT: OWN YOUR OWN HOUSE IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS! purchase price with down equals a mortgage loan in the amount of $50,000 service fee $300 qualifying fee equals an APR of 5.77% for 360 months $62,500 purchase price with down equals a mortgage loan in the amount of $50,000 equals an APR of 4.75% for 360 months.