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Hazleton Standard-Speaker, Friday, September 13, 1996 Seek Junior Miss title CON aIenqar Irf and Rosary Society is providing the community with the opportunity to view the latest fall fashions and cruise wear on Sunday at Holy Spirit Academy, Fourth and Seybert streets, Hazleton. Local merchants will provide fall fashions for the show. They include evening wear by Bella Bridal; children's clothing by Terry's Toggery; women's wear by the Dress Barn, Fashion Bug, and the Petite Shop; and men's casual wear by the Slack Shack and Fashion Bug. Refeshments will be served. Tickets are $8 and may be purchased by contacting a member of the altar and rosary society or calling the MPB rectory.

Diabetes support group to meet Wyoming Valley Health Care System's Diabetes Education Support Group will meet Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the TPS Medical Pavillion auditorium, 468 Northhampton Edwardsville. Jean Kolojejchick, certified aerobics instructor, will present "Diabetes and Exercise." Patricia Ruda, certified diabetes educator at the Diabetes Center, and Theresa McNulty, social worker, are support group leaders. This complimentary presentation is open to individuals with diabetes, their family members and friends. The Diabetes EducationSupport Group provides current educational information and an oppurtunity for individuals with diabetes and their families to discuss their concerns and ways of coping with diabetes.

To register, please call Bloodmobiles An American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be held today from 9 a.m. to noon at the Hazleton General Hospital, former nurses residence. Free lunch Free lunch program will be operated by the Salvation Army, 356 W. Broad Hazleton, from jlO a.m. to noon today.

AANA meetings Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at St. Francis of Assisi Church, North Broad Street, West Hazleton, at noon today. Alcoholics Anonymous new beginners group will hold a beginners meeting at 6:30 p.m. today at Zion Evangelical Congregational Church, North Locust and Maple streets, side entrance, Hazleton. A Narcotics Anonymous meeting will be held at 7 p.m.

today at Diamond United Methodist Church, corner of Diamond Avenue and Locust Street, Hazleton. Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 8 p.m. today at First Presbyterian Church, Broad and Church streets, Hazleton, rear entrance, regular meeting. Seniors meet All American Senior Citizens will meet at the center, Fourth Street and Cranberry Avenue, West Hazleton, at 6:30 p.m. today.

Hazle Township Senior Citizens will get together for cards at the municipal building, 23rd pi -I mm mark anniversary Nicholas Beltrami, 722 E. Third celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary 7. held in their honor at Most R.C. Church, Hazleton, with the Raymond officiating. was married Sept.

7, 1946, in Most Church by Monsignor Francis is the former Thelma Greco and operated Beltrami Superett with her years. three children, Michael, Mary Jean They also have seven grandchildren. received a papal blessing from the congratularoty letter from President Clinton. The Luzerne County Junior Miss contest will be held at 7:30 p.m. Oct.

5 at the Hazleton Area High School auditorium. Among the 16 contestants are Jennifer Rossi, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Rossi, Drums, and Meg McDonald, daughter of James and Marie McDonald, Hazleton. Rossi, a Hazleton Area High School student, is involved in National Honor Society, Stand Tall, Foreign Language Organization, Ski Club, Students Against Drinking and Driving, Who's Who Among High School Students, National Spanish Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America and Senior Advisory Committee.

Active in her church and its youth group, the 16-year-old has volunteered at the American Cancer Telethon and local bazaars, and entertained at local nursing homes. Her interests include dancing, modeling, reading, camping, skiing, and spending time with family and friends. For her talent, Rossi will perform a novelty dance to "If My Friends Could See Me Now." She plans to major in accounting and is interested in attending Bloomsburg University. A senior at Hazleton Area High School, McDonald is a member of the FLO, FBLA, Key Club, SADD, Stand Tall, Ski Club, the Senior Advisory Committee, Hi-Jinx Cadettes, chorus and concert band. A first honor roll student, McDonald is also a member of National Honor Society, Who's Who Among American High School Students, the Societe Honoraire de Francais and Who's Who in Foreign Languages Among High School Students.

She has participated in Hazleton Junior Leadership A member of the Lady Cougar Varsity Cross Country and Track teams, she has lettered in cross country, was awarded the Presidential Academic Fitness Award and serves as manager for the boy's track team. there were siblings. To confuse the issue further, among underachieving children, more than the expected proportion are only children. There can only be mixed predictions about achievement based on being an only child. Below are some suggestions for you that can maximize the advantages and minimize the problems of having an only child: Be sure to keep an adult life separate from your child's activities.

If she resents your not including her, remind her how fortunate she is to have parents who love each other so much that they continue to enjoy each other's adult company. Don't include her in social functions intended for adults where she is the only child. Be sure that neither of you include your daughter in negative intimate conversation about her other parent, giving her more adult or more powerful status than her parent. Ratings Scale: 1-10 (10 is the highest). Appropriateness: 8 Lulling, sweet stories for the 5-and-under set.

Humor: 7 Very, very low-key and calming. Visuals: 6 Adequate animation that's a refreshing change in some ways from the garish colors of many other cartoons. Social Value: 7 A nice change' of pace for younger children; parents could easily use the shows as takeoff points Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Beltrami and Peace streets, Hazleton, at 7 p.m.

today. West Hazleton Senior Citizens will meet at the borough annex for cards and games today at 6:30 p.m. Lodge meeting Hazle Lodge, IOOF.1 20 W. Oak Hazleton, will meet at 7:30 p.m. today.

Al Anon meeting New Beginnings Al-Anon will meet from 8 to 9 p.m. today at St. Fidelis Parish Center, 31 2 E. MahanoyCity. Lecture planned Dr.

Roger Cadieux will present a lecture on "Pharmacotherapy of Depression Hypochondriasis and ObsessiveCompulsive Disorders" Sept. 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Community Room of First Hospital Wyoming Valley. The presentation will be preceded by a buffet dinner at 6 p.m. The free lecture is the first of the Fall 1996 Professional Education Series sponsored by Behavioral Health Services.

For more information or to make a reservation, call First Hospital at 829-7900 or 1 -800-624-9902 Ext. 801. Fashion show The Most Precious Blood Altar On Raising Kids Dr. SylviA RiMM It's easy to take one child along on adult outings, so they are often the center of adult audiences and are included in adult conversations. Parents treat them as consultants: "Where would you like to eat?" or 'What would you like to do tonight?" They easily feel equally powerful to their parents, sometimes even more powerful.

Democracy may begin too early for only children. They can't imagine why they require adult guidance when they already feel like one of the adults. Here are some of the more favorable characteristics: Only a small outer-space visitor, but don't let that throw you. The segments were just the right length to hold the attention of a 3-year-old, while a 6-year-old said they were "for littler kids." "This takes some getting into because it's so nonflashy," commented one parent. "But once you do, it's rather sweet." The series is earnestly reassuring; dilemmas are solved, hugs are given, everyone is cozily tucked in.

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Bill Having an only child affects parenting Jennifer Rossi Selected for the Youth Na-tional Medical Forum, McDonald is an aide in the main office and nurse's office. She played the lead in the drama club's production of "Anything Goes" and served as co-editor of Highpoint, the ninth-grade yearbook. She has participated in the Cancer Society Telethon, the daffodil sale, the Relay for Life, the Festival of Trees, the March of Dimes Walk-A-Thon andFunfest. A student representative for the Great American Smokeout, McDonald volunteered for Meals on Wheels and Hazleton-St. Joseph Medical Center's radiology department, in addition to performing at Don't feel guilty when you see her playing alone.

It will cultivate her independence and imagination. If she has cousins who are close to her in age, invite them to spend some vacation time with your family. If there are no similar-aged children in the neighborhood, some taxiing to friends' homes may be required. Summer camps or enrichment programs that require shared living space are especially healthy for only children. Family camps or conservation and learning projects where your family participates with other families with multiple children will help her to keep her special status in perspective and will also expose her to variations in family structure.

Try to avoid overprotecting or doing too much for your daughter. While it is difficult to know if you are doing so, you can compare your involvement to discuss many of the issues with their kids. Believability: 7 Despite the presence of Orbie, many of the topics ring true. Fun Factor: 7 A little slow at times, the shows are just right when kids (or parents) want something calm. Evan Levine is the author of "Kids Pick the Best Videos for Kids," from Carol Publishing.

i 1 and Meg McDonald local nursing homes. At Holy Rosary R.C. Church, Hazleton, she has served as assistant junior choir director, assistant religious education instructor, assistant to the parish secretary and is a member of the youth group. Her interests include reading, traveling, swimming, dancing, playing the flute, cross country running, babysitting, caring for adopted greyhounds, and socializing with family and friends. She is employed at B.

Moss Clothing Co. She plans to attend Scran-ton University to study accounting and business administration. to families you respect that have two or more children. Avoid overpraising her with words such as "the princess," "a beauty," or "the most special person in the world." These can internalize impossible expectations for your child. Since she is an only child, you may be able to afford more material possessions for her.

Nevertheless, pretend to yourself that you can't so she doesn't take for granted the gifts you've already so generously given to her. Don't feel guilty about having only one child. She is a special joy to you as you are to her. Dr. Sylvia B.

Rimm is a child psychologist, a clinical professor, at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and the author of many books on parenting. Please send questions to: Sylvia Rimm on Raising Kids, MetroHealth Box 45489, Cleveland, Ohio 44145, or e-mail: srimmmetrohealth.org. t'likplal Sale' In Stocky 3ridal Gowns under Mother'sS jGowns and Dresses. starting aP linstock Bridesmaids r0L ncr In Stockj "rr: i Accessories h.Ltt arm on llv: aoenanmnm flOl 106E.FronlSt, l-fl-irlM Berwick Gallery 752-7714 Hours! Wm1, Ttnira.10-e Tum rn. 10-5 SH1H -A AT children may become very independent.

They are frequently good at individual activities. Since they're not surrounded by siblings, they may take initiative to keep themselves busy, interested and interesting. Unaccustomed to the company of other children, they may not feel as pressured to be part of peer groups and are often willing to take the risk of not conforming to teen-age crowds. This becomes an even more important quality in an environment where peer pressure is often oppositional to learning. You may also wonder what research tells us about only children.

Among the eminent in almost every field, there is a disproportionately large number who are only children. Also in studies of IQ and birth order, oldest children tend to have higher IQs than their younger siblings. Since only children could be considered oldest, we can assume that they might also tend to have higher IQs than if In "The Thunderstorm," for example, Katie and Orbie are afraid of the loud noise, so Mom comes in and explains what it is. She tells them that when they see the lightning, they should count until they hear the thunder, and that's how many miles away it is. Many preschool viewers will agree with Orbie's assessment: When they count to three, the narrator dryly explains that "Orbie considered the count of three not far enough." Editor's Note: Dr.

Sylvia Rimm is on vacation. The following column was originally published in June 1993. DEAR DR. SYLVIA: Could you please address the effects of parents choosing to have only one child? We have a single daughter and belong to an organization of parents of only children. Parents of One and Only DEAR PARENTS OF ONLIES: There are some special characteristics that do seem to emerge when children are the only children in families.

Some of these make parenting easier; others make it harder. Of course, only children are each unique, so the descriptions I share will not fit all only children. Only children are at risk of being attention addicted and too powerful. With a 2-to-l adult-to-child ratio, they easily become the center of adult attention. If you add several grandparents, the attention may be multiplied.

Twist (Continued from page 6) KATIE AND ORBIE Deceptively simple in its approach, "Katie and Orbie" (PBS) offers preschoolers a straightforward approach to dealing with some of life's big issues, from aloud thunderstorm to a rabbit that runs away when you jump around too much. Narrated by Leslie Nielsen, the animated series uses short vignettes to tell its stories. Orbie, by the way, is not a sibling or a pet. He (she? it?) is RANDY R. NOLF D.D.S.

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