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HZSTANDSPEAKPAGES A09 111311 16:43 SUPERIMPSC CYAN MAGENTA BLACK Monday, November 14, 201 1 Standard-Speaker A9 Community Hints from Heloise ft CLASS HOLDS REUNION Hazleton High School class of 1 961 held its 50th anniversary reunion on Oct. 1 at Capri-otti's in Tresckow. Attending were, at top, from left, first row: Larry Crawford, Dorothy Boran Tenshaw, Mimi Fierro D'Ambrosio, Joan lacuraci Wilczek, Margaret Grace David, Janet Greco Moser, Ann Gallucci Cassano, Jerry Debias Derenzo, Lucille Carsia Martonick, Shirley Benjamin Lyon, Patricia Gaudio Yannuzzi, Lorraine Hnasko Gaydos, Liz Cur-ri I la LaBuda. Fran Fellin Hadzick; second row: Sally Hobart Alexander, Maxine DeCavege Dalton, Carolyn Egger Mar-kle, Barbara Babbish Farkus, Camille Dalesandro, Mary Ann Herbinko Houser, Mary Gabriel Panek, Jill Faux Slattery, Lreoy Houser, Mary Gabriel Kosuk, Mary Collura Huff, Nancy Gallop Kistulentz, Joe Badamo, Joe Graziano, Joe Cara, Tom Hadzick, Carole Henry Sorokanych; third row: Geneva Avillion Tucker, John Gronski, Robert Bugaiski, Dominic DeSpirito, George Herbinko, Francis Bozarjoe Barletta, Pete Galbiatijoe Greco, Francis Bogacik, Ronnie Frey, Nelson Gould, Jim Donahue. Below, from left, first row: Teresa Tito Jacketti, Jennie Lettiere Yamarik, Bettee Zimet Friedman, Donna Smulyan Schecter, Janice Provenzano Pa I ko, Faith Mancini Melkosky, Marilyn Yeager Bozar, Joy Klinesmith Leipfert, Paulette Lindemuth Vargo, Lou Ann Mussoline Neifert, Gloria Yenchick Clement, Carol Stegnor Repanshek Krash, Sylvia Kurdziel Stipling; second row: Louis Lapetina, Carmy Klatch, Camilla Tarone Rev.

Donald Williams, Mary Landry, Shirley Singer, Monica Markovchick Brill, the Rev. William Petruska, Jean Klatch Zeppi, Marilyn Potash Dill, Johnny La rose, Gerry Pilgerjohn Roman, Rob Milazzo, Michael Solon, John Sacco, Bob Stanziola; third row: Jimmy Petrole, Bruce Miller, Roger Kirchdoerfer, Louis Tursejim Laputka, John Zeppi, Richie Litavis, Scott Youngman, Harold Lauerjim Zola, John Yatko, Tony Liott, Anthony Sargejeff Lyon. A get together was held Oct.2 at the home ofTom Pugliese. Cooking advice from the 1960s Dear Heloise: I am your newest fan! I am 42 and have never really cooked. My husband is an amazing house-cleaner, so I don't have to worry about that much, either.

But I have recently started cooking and was going through old cookbooks. I found two old Heloise books, "Kitchen Hints" and "All Around the House," from the '60s! (Heloise here: These were my mother's books.) I received these 13 years ago from my mother-in-law when she moved from Austin, Texas, to Denver and was downsizing everything. It has been such a delight to read these books for the first time. I really appreciate everything our mothers and grandmothers did with no-stick cooking spray zipper-lock bags and all the rest! I can't wait to devour your website as well. I have been sharing the fun tips and stories with my mother and my friends.

-Melanie S. in San Antonio Melanie, thanks for being a "new" fan! My mother's old books are a fun read, and many of the hints are still valid today However, some of the hints may no longer work or are no longer safe. How about picking up my latest book, "Handy Household Hints From You should be able to find it in your local bookstore (call first), order it online or visit wwwHeloise.com to obtain a copy Heloise Fast facts Dear Readers: Here are some other uses for your old baby bathtubs: Take with you on a camping trip and use to wash dishes. When bringing outside plants in from the cold, place them inside one. Fill with water and use to soak your feet.

Use to soak clothes. Use outside to bathe pets. -Heloise Visit countdown Dear Heloise: My granddaughter and her family lived in Germany when she was about 3 years old. In order for her to understand the number of days before we would be there, I would send her seven small gifts. She was to open one of the gifts each day She knew it was the day to pick us up at the airport when she opened the last gift.

She is now a col- lege graduate, but she still talks about the excitement of our visits. T.M., Hunts-ville, Ala. How brilliant, and this would work today where a child needs to wait days for something important. Heloise Sound off Dear Heloise: My pet peeve is that all of the coupons they print now state that you have to buy two or more of the product. Since there are only two of us living here and we have limited space to store stuff, this is not feasible.

Also, if it is a new product or one we haven't tried yet, why do I want two if I don't know if I like it or not? I would rather they go back to smaller dollar value and let us buy the products once again. Tammy via email Food safety hint Dear Heloise: How long should you use lunchmeats (deli-type) after opening the package? One friend says two days and another says five. Inez Springfield, m. The answer is three to five days, according to the Food and Drug Administration. However, on its website (www.fda.gov), it is advised that if you are a senior citizen, or someone especially sensitive to food bacteria, don't eat lunchmeat unless you first reheat to the point that it is piping-hot.

Heloise Gift acknowledgment Dear Heloise: too, used to get upset when I didn't receive an acknowledgment for a gift I mailed to someone. I'd never know if the gift was received or lost in the mail. Now, for less than $1, 1 get a "delivery confirmation receipt" from the post office. It tells me the date and time it was delivered, and the recipient doesn't know I did this. Of course, this is still no excuse for not thanking someone for a gift.

-Ruth Levy via email Send a money-saving or timesaving hint to Heloise, P.O. Box 795000, San Antonio, TX 78279-5000, or you can fax email it to HeloiseHeloise. com. I can't answer your personally but will use the best hints received in my column. information call: 1-800-424-5600.

Services are free and confidential. BLOOD DRIVE, Hazleton Chapter American Red Cross, 1 65 Susquehanna West Hazleton a.m. to noon. Walk-ins can be made by calling 570-455-9517. Girls birthday lost in 911 observance Dear Abby attorney preferably one with expertise in elder law, in order to safeguard your father's assets.

You may also need to contact your father's physician, who can explain to the attorney to what degree your father's dementia has progressed and whether he is competent to be signing documents. Do not put this off -do it NOW Bear Abby is written by Abigail VanBuren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. For everything you need to know about wedding planning, order "How to Have a Lovely Wedding. "Send a business-sized, self-addressed envelope, plus check or money order for $6 (U.S. funds only) to: Dear Abby Wedding Booklet, P.O.

Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. (Postage is included in the price.) DEAR ABBY: Sept. 11 was the 10th birthday of our neighbors' little girl, "Megan." At church that day there was a lovely memorial prayer for the victims of 911, but no mention of Megan's birthday among the other special occasions of the week. Megan's family went to the cemetery put flowers on the memorial there and then went home. There was no party or cake for Megan.

When I took over a card and a small gift, her mom thanked me but said the day was too sad for Megan to celebrate her birthday She said they had never done so, not even on an alternate date. I don't know this family very well. They're new to the neighborhood. But I was flabbergasted that they would act this way When I asked about the birthdays of the other family members, I was told that since none of them fall on a "bad day" they are celebrated with parties, gifts and everything. Megan was allowed to accept my gift and thanked me, but her mom made it clear this was to be an exception to the rule.

Abby what gives? COMPLETELY BAFFLED IN WYOMING DEAR COMPLETELY BAFFLED: I have no idea. That family's behavior is bizarre. What could possibly be gained by punishing nights, so that you both have some of what you want. The second is to find some new activities you can enjoy as a couple. Shared interests will help you grow together.

DEAR ABBY: A woman at work is having a baby I didn't get around to contributing to her group gift. I also didn't sign the card or mention my omission at the time of the baby shower. A few days later I received a thank-you note. The mother-to-be obviously assumed I contributed. Money is extremely tight right now.

Saving the $20 1 was going to spend will help my budget. I don't think anyone picked up on my faux pas. Should I keep quiet? CONFLICTED IN MINNESOTA DEAR CONFLICTED: You didn't commit a faux pas; you chose to abstain. I see no reason to announce that you didn't participate in the baby gift. Not contributing because it would have caused financial strain wasn't a breach of etiquette; it was prudent.

If your name wasn't on the gift card, you misled no one. DEAR ABBY: My father is 85 and has dementia. I'm having a problem with relatives who want him to sign papers for property and medical supplies he can't use. They say that Dad OK'd them over the phone. What do I do? -WORRIED DAUGHTER IN MONTANA DEAR WORRIED DAUGHTER: Consult an Tammy Conti, Brandon-ville, today.

Dennis Antonelli, Sheppton, today. Nicholas Pleban.son of Jeff and Stacey Pleban.Weath-erly, 10th, today. Dustin Steward, Weath-erly, today. todayfrom 9a.m. to 3 p.m.

in Hazleton. For information, call 570-455-6385. A Community SUPPORT GROUP is available for victims and survivors of domestic violence in the Hazleton area. Child-care will be provided. For more Hp a child for being born on a particular day? What you have described isn't respect for a day that was tragic for our country; it is cruelty to an innocent child.

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I disagree about what we should do on our date nights away from our daughters. She's nine years younger than I am. I don't feel comfortable going to dance clubs. I don't like crowds, fighting to get the bartender's attention for a drink or dancing with 25-year-olds. I'd prefer listening to live music, staying home and enjoying an empty house or going somewhere quiet for dinner.

My wife thinks what I like is "boring" and this is creating issues in our marriage. I want her to be happy and for both of us to enjoy each other's company We're having a difficult time finding a compromise. I feel like I'll never live up to her standards of what's fun and entertaining. Any suggestions? DATE NIGHT DILEMMA IN CHICAGO DEAR DILEMMA: Yes, two of them. The first is to take turns choosing what you'll do on your date Robert and Pamela Bromiley burg University and is employed by Leverage as a field process engineer.

They are the parents of three sons, Robert J. HI, Bellefonte; Brian, Carnegie, and Sean, a student at King's College. The couple was honored at a celebration given by their sons and daughter-in-law, Mrs. Robert J. (Nicole) Bromiley HI.

They will also celebrate with a trip to the Caribbean. FREE LUNCH program sponsored by the Salvation Army, Hazleton, will operate from 10 a.m. to noon today. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS will meet today at 7 p.m. (addicts only) in St.

Peter's Episcopal Church, 46 S.Laurel Hazleton. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will meet at noon today at Christ Lutheran Church, 210 W.Green Hazleton, south entrance. Answering service, 1-800-640-7545. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will meet today at 7 p.m. in St.

Ann's R.C. Church, Freeland. Answering service, 1-800-640-7545. Residents of Lower Luzerne County who have mental health issues can join the member run drop-in center OUR CHOICES in the First Presbyterian Church, Hazleton. Hours today are from 12:30 to 8:30 p.m.

For informational 570-455-1669. TOPS, Chapter 11 47, St. John's Lutheran Church, Shenandoah. Weigh-in 6 to 6:30 p.m., meeting, 6:30 to 7 p.m. DESTINATIONS program for female victims of trauma, mm Bromileys celebrate their 30th anniversary today 53G Route 93, Sugarloaf, PA 788-SKIN(754G infinfinf.robertstevensfaceandbodu.com JUST KIDDIN -I Robert and Pamela Bro-miley Hazle Township, are celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary today They were married on Nov.

14, 1981, by Monsignor Purcell at St. Gabriel's Church, Hazleton. Joseph Bromiley was best man and Sharon Horvath was matron of honor. Mrs. Bromiley is the former Pamela Scallion, daughter of the late Stephen and Gloria Scallion, Hazleton.

She is a 1979 graduate of Hazleton High School, holds a bachelor's degree from Penn State University and a master's degree from Wilkes University She is employed by the Hazleton Area School District as an English teacher. Mr. Bromiley is the son of the late Robert J. Bromiley and Alice Bromiley Pip-ersville. A 1977 graduate of Archbishop Wood High School, he attended Blooms- 240 West Broad Hazleton, PA 18201 Come Grow With Us In Don't spend it all on Black Friday! GREAT SAVINGS ON SATURDAY, NOV.

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