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Lake-Lehman Girls Varsity Teams win awards
In
The Lake-Lehman Girls Varsity Basketball Team has been awarded the 2009 Annual
Sportsmanship Award. This award is given by the District II PIAA Basketball Officials. The
award was presented to the basketball team recently.
The Lake-Lehman Girls Varsity Track Team were presented with a plaque for becoming 2009
District II Champions in "AA" Girls Track and Field. The plaque presentation was done
recently at a school board meeting.
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Community News • August 2009 • 2
Local business people working hard in our community
Rita Busch, a Dallas resident
and owner of Rita Busch’s
Beauty Salon, has served the
Back Mountain community for
39 years. A committed hair
stylist for many years, Rita
doesn’t have to travel far to take
care of her customer’s hair care
needs working from her cozy
home salon located on the
Tunkhannock Highway in
Dallas.
In addition to Rita’s passion
for hair styling, another form of
art she dedicates many hours to
is crafting. An expert at One
Stroke painting technique, Rita
has turned the ordinary into the
extraordinary -- painting on
items such as clocks, mail
boxes, pictures, glassware, tin
ware, clothing, wooden pieces
and furniture, just to name a few.
And when Rita isn’t taking care
of a customer in her beauty salon
or spending time painting,
teaching a class or crafting, one
can bet that she’s participating
in a craft fair.
Rita has decided to take her
crafting talents to a new level
with the help of her daughter
Lynn Marie. Both motivated
mother and daughter team have
planned their next step and are
opening a new business in
Dallas called Bountiful Gifts by
Rita Busch, scheduled to open in
August. The store is located
across from
the
Stacks
Center, next to Mountaineer
Motors on the Memorial
Highway.
Rita and Lynn Marie will
have a great selection of handpainted gift items including
mailboxes, vases, pictures,
martini and wine glasses,
sweatshirts, jean jackets, shirts,
tin ware, wooden furniture
pieces, bulletin boards, fused
glass jewelry, Aroma Pal roomfresheners, the ever-so-popular
popcorn blouses, classic candles
and acrylic oil paintings. If you
are looking for fall decor, Rita
and Lynn Marie will have a wide
selection
of
centerpieces,
wreaths, whimsical plaques and
barn-wood boxes.
Their holiday merchandise
and gifts will include handpainted
ornaments
with
Swarosky Crystals, snowmen
collections, wreaths, swags and
much more, including a holiday
open-house.
The mother - daughter duo are
extending their line of items to
also
include
wedding,
anniversary and party favors for
all occasions.
Rita and Lynn
Marie are both excited to be able
to offer the community a wide
selection of items at an
affordable price.
Their grand opening will be
held on Saturday, August 29
from 10-3 p.m. The hours are:
Mon. & Tues., 10-6; Wed. &
Fri., 3-7; Sat. from 10-3. Closed
Thurs. & Sun. Can be reached
by calling 690-0514.
One Stroke Painting classes
will begin in October, and Rita
says, “Get your brushes ready!”
Front cover photos Lake-Lehman
Pictured are: First Row: Michelle Lipski, Christie Simpson, Kelsey
Amy, Shelby Foster. Second row: LLHS Principal Tracey
Halowich, Kaitlyn Dawsey, Brooke Matza, Carol Mosier, Devon
Boyle, Nikki Snyder, Leigh Hillman, LLHS Superintendent James
McGovern. Absent from photo: Marina Orrson.
Pictured are:
Ashley Blazaskie, Gaby Olshemski, Selena
Adamshick, Anne Wallo, Carol Mosier, Senior Katee Pelleschi,
Devon Boyle, Marissa Moosic, LLHS Principal Tracey Halowich,
LLHS Girls Varsity BB Assistant Coach Charlie Lavan, LLHS Girls
Varsity BB Assistant Coach Barry Horvath, LLHS Girls Varsity BB
Coach Jim Spencer, LLHS Boys Varsity BB Coach Dave Clancy,
LL Boys 7th Grade BB Coach Brian Cutter, LLHS Superintendent
Jim McGovern.
Lisa Pretko - Owner / Publisher
Mary Barbara Gilligan - Correspondent
Sandy Peoples - Correspondent
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Fritzges, Trucksville
resident makes
Dean’s List
Katelyn Fritzges, Daughter
of Don and Linda Fritzges of
Trucksville has made the Dean's
List at Boston University for the
sixth straight semester. Katelyn
will be a senior Biochemistry/
PreMed Major.
Craft and Flea
Market
A Craft and Flea Market will
be held by the Monroe
Township
Community
Association from 9 a.m. to 2
p.m. on Saturday September 19,
2009 at the Old Beaumont
School, off Route 309 in
Beaumont.
A light lunch and baked
goods will be available. There is
ample free parking. Vendors
spaces are still available at
$10.00 per table.
For more information call
Barbara Wall at 639-5496 or
Mary Patton at 298-2463.
Jammin’ for Jim
benefit planned
Join us for a benefit for Jim
Doran, injured in a motorcycle
accident in April, leaving him
paralyzed and unable to work
and placed in a wheelchair. Jim
has just finished rehab and now
has to contend with medical bills
that are arriving. Come out and
support a great cause and help a
fellow biker regain stability.
The benefit is on August 28
at the Harveys Lake Legion,
Post 967, Route 415, Harveys
Lake starting at 7 p.m. $15
donation at the door. Check
accepted and please make
payable to James Doran Benefit
Account, Wachova Bank.
Donation includes food, soda
and coffee. Music provided by
Neon Knights from 8 p.m. to 12
midnight. 50/50 drawings and
chance prizes during the event.
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customers?
Call the Back Mountain
Community News at 674-7772
and learn how to reach new
customers through advertising.
High school students participate in the Misericordia University Biology Camp
Thirteen high school students
gained valuable insights into the
many
career
opportunities
available to biology majors
during
the
Misericordia
University Biology Summer
Career Exploration Camp in
June.
The four-day and three-night
biology camp is designed for
rising junior and senior high
school students who are
interested in careers in the
biological sciences. During the
camp, students gained valuable
experience working in teams and
assisting with a comprehensive
research project with students
and faculty in the biology
program
at
Misericordia
University. The experience
immerses students into basic
biological research, analysis and
the communication of research
findings, and exposes them to
several specialties in the life
sciences, including molecular,
cadaver anatomy, zoology and
ecology.
The camp includes field trips
to Ricketts Glen State Park
where
students
evaluate
environmental impacts on the
local ecosystem by analyzing
water samples they collect from
a stressed stream, and to The
Commonwealth
Medical
College where they utilized
medical simulation rooms.
For more information
about the biology program at
Misericordia University or how
to apply for the 2010 Biology
Summer Career Exploration
Camp, please contact Anthony
Serino, Ph.D., at (570) 674-6259.
Weight Loss
Support Group
-TOPS
Take Off Pounds Sensibly,
(TOPS) meets every Thursday
evening. Weigh-in 5:30 - 6:00
p.m., meeting
and
short
program
follows
at
the
Shavertown United Methodist
Church basement, 163 North
Pioneer Avenue.
For more information call
Rhonda at 696-5065 or Carol
at 477-5867.
Dr. Anthony Serino and Dr. Michael Dexter led biology camp students to a field trip at Ricketts Glen
State Park as part of the Biology Summer Career Exploration Camp. Participating in the field trip,
first row, Dr. Serino, seated on a rock; second row from left, Exeter Township High School student
Randi Lesagnoicz of Reading, Holy Redeemer High School student Santina Wesolowski of
Shavertown, Holy Cross High School student Annie Marcinko of Moscow, Montrose Area High
School student Anna Konstas of Montrose, Jim Thorpe Area High School student Amanda Meyer of
Jim Thorpe, Pennridge High School student Kristin Kamowski of Perkasie, Pittston Area High School
student Patrick Lello of Dupont, Wyoming Valley West High School student Christopher Cousin of
Kingston, Pittston Area High School student Robert Korjeski of Dupont. Third row, Holy Redeemer
High School student Samantha Muth of Nanticoke, Sparta High School student Victoria Law of
Sparta, N.J. Holy Redeemer High School student Sara Sabatino of Mountain Top. Fourth row, Dallas
High School student Justin Kozloski of Dallas
Local founders of
Fallen Officers
Remembered
recognized
Gina Boyle and Jaclyn
Mosley, founders of Fallen
Officers Remembered, were
awarded the 2009 Jefferson
Award for our area. The sisters
recently attended the National
Jefferson Awards Ceremony, in
Washington DC, where they
were presented with their
winning certificates.
For more information on the
Jefferson
awards,
visit:
www.JeffersonAwards.org.
Cover picture are from left:
Thomas Boyle, Gina Boyle
(award recipient), Jaclyn
Mosley (award recipient), and
PA State Constable John
Mosley.
Seminary eighth graders named winners in National Latin Contest
Twenty students in Wyoming
Seminary Lower School's eighth
grade recently received awards in
the National Latin Contest for
Northeastern Pennsylvania, held
earlier this year.
Pictured in the Atwood Foyer,
following the announcement of
their awards are from left, first
row: Amanda Sedor, Wyoming;
Olivia Smialek, Drums; Megan
Tindell, Kingston; Antoine Verret,
Wilkes-Barre;
Anita
Ghosh,
Clarks Summit; Elizabeth Shields,
Clarks Summit; and Emily
Granger, Kingston. Second row:
Hunter Obeid, Wilkes-Barre;
Henry Cornell, Mountain Top;
Amanda Schall, Hunlock Creek;
Caroline Reppert, Kingston; Julia
Ridilla, Shavertown; Melissa
Flack, Dallas; and Tyler Harvey,
Trucksville. Third row: Justin
Okun, Wilkes-Barre; Beau Fuller,
Hamlin; Hannah Gabriel, Forty
Fort; Hannah Dressler, Kingston;
Leah Goldberg, Wilkes-Barre; and
Lily Williams, Kingston.
Back Mountain Farmer’s Market held
on Saturdays
The Back Mountain Farmers’ Market, held on the Back
Mountain Memorial Library grounds, Huntsville Rd., Dallas, and
will be open every Saturday through September 26th from 9:00 a.m.
until 2:00 p.m.
The summer’s best in seasonal fruits and vegetables will be
available from local favorites Dymond’s Farm and Bakery, Brace’s
Orchard and Bakery, Golomb’s Farm and Greenhouse and
Creekside Farm and Nursery. Emma’s Bakery offers a huge
selection of breads, cookies and pies.
Penn State Master Gardeners will again be on-hand to share
gardening tips and local agricultural expertise.
Another
newcomer to the market, Elaine Slabinski, will sell potted flowers,
plants and seedlings, along with her own gardening smocks, towels
and accessories.
Vendors’ stalls set up on the pavement of the library parking lot.
Patrons are asked to please park on the lawn behind the library (no
neighborhood street parking).
Questions may be directed to the library’s reception desk or call
675-1182 and leave your name and phone number.
Adam Martin
shared his Army
collection at the
Library
The July display at the
Back Mountain Library was
Adam Martin’s collection of
army figures. Adam, the son
of Victoria and Stephen Martin
of Dallas, is 9 years old and
attends
Evans
Falls
Elementary School.
He has been collecting
army figures for the past three
years and says he first became
interested in them when his
mother, Victoria, bought him a
collection at Traver’s Auction.
Adam’s favorite pieces are
the metal army men because
they are old and made in
England. He says he also likes
the army vehicles. Adam says
he received most of his
collectibles as gifts.
P&G Mehoopany Employees Federal Credit
Union takes part in Tunkhannock’s prom
The P&G
Mehoopany
Employees
Federal
Credit
Union was present
at Tunkhannock
Area’s
Senior
Prom this year and
helped sponsor the
event with taking
care of the cost of
the D.J. “We want
the kids to know
that we aren’t just
in it for the
money, we love
giving back”, said
P&G
FCU
employee Rory
Greenley,
who A senior tries to figure out the money maze to
attended the event collect the prize
as a representative
of the credit union.
Throughout the night, the P&G FCU had a table filled with
pens, notepads, a money maze, a coin jar and two Nikon Coolpix
S60 digital cameras. The money maze had $10 in it for whoever
could figure out the maze in 60 seconds.
The coin jar contained all nickels with a total of $28.55. The
students and faculty then guessed the total amount in the jar. Bert
Conyers, a Tunkhannock senior, took the money home with a
winning guess of $27.60. The two Nikon cameras were given away
through a free drawing, with entries reserved for students. One girl
and one boy won a camera. The two lucky seniors were Jackie Crary
and Adam Stonier.
Kingston Township Lions Club inducts
new member
The Kingston Township Lions Club recently inducted Ginny Major
as a new member. The Kingston Township Lions were established
in 2003. They meet on the first and third Monday of each month at
Pizza Perfect. Anyone interested in joining the club can attend the
meeting or call 208-LION. Pictured above are: Past District
Governor Joan Milligan, sponsor, Lion Ginny Major, Vice District
Governor Patty Warwick, inducting officer.
Craig Aicher becomes Honorary Board Member of the
Back Mountain Memorial Library
Above in photo from left are: Ron Moran, past president; Martha Butler, Library Director, Shirley
Moyer, President; Craig Aicher; Mrs. Aicher; and Joe Stager, Board member.
Back Mountain Memorial Library Board President, Shirley Moyer, and Board members recently
presented Mr. Craig Aicher, Honorary Board Member, with a clock and certificate to commemorate his
dedicated years of service to the library Board.
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Lake-Lehman Band Sponsors 26th
annual antique car show and flea market
Featuring Cars, Trucks and Motorcycles on Sunday, August 16,
2009 at the Luzerne County Fair Grounds, Route 118, Lehman from
8:00 am – 4:00 pm. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m., show starts at
10:00 a.m.
First, second and third place trophies will be awarded, 28
classes. Car Show Registration: Car, Driver / Passenger $10 before
August 5th or $12 after August 5th. Car Coral or Display Only:
$5.00
Flea Market (approximate area 10 x 20) $10.00 before August
5th or $15.00 after August 5th. Concession stand serving breakfast
and lunch. Spectator Admission – Adults $3.00 / children under 12
free. Proceeds benefit the Lake-Lehman Junior / Senior High
School Band and Music Students. For more information contact:
696-4620.
Singer-Songwriter, Mike Lewis, Volunteer Firefighters – What would we do without them?
by Sandy Peoples
featured at St. Paul's Lutheran's Photo/story
Back Mountain Community
News Correspondent
SummerFest
Popular country music
singer-songwriter Mike
Lewis will present his
distinctive
brand
of
entertainment at a free
performance in Dallas in
August.
Lewis will be
presenting music from his
new recording "One
Teardrop Falls" at the
"SummerFest" at St.
Paul's
Evangelical
Lutheran Church, Rt. 118,
Dallas, on Saturday,
August 8 at 6:30 p.m. His Popular country music singerperformance is free and songwriter Mike Lewis will present a
free performance at the SummerFest at
open to the public.
When Lewis in not St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Dallas, on
recording in the studio, he Saturday, August 8.
is
performing
live
throughout Pennsylvania and the eastern seaboard. He has opened
for groups such as the Oak Ridge Boys, headlined at several state
fairs and performed in Nashville. Some of his songs were used in
the soundtrack for the documentary "Nick, Luke and Linda," which
won the Best Documentary Award at the Sol Film Festival. His
music is also heard on the weekly television and Internet program
"Windsor Park Stories."
This year's SummerFest at St. Paul's Lutheran Church also
includes antique appraisals by Dr. Lori, a well-known antiques
appraiser, newspaper columnist and television celebrity. She will
bring her "What is your antique worth?" tour to the SummerFest,
beginning at 1 p.m. and ending at 3 p.m. Tickets for appraisals can
be purchased at the fest before noon at $15 per item. There is no
charge to attend her presentation.
SummerFest begins at 9 a.m. with a craft fair, features
entertainment beginning at 10 a.m. and ends with a silent basket
auction and entertainment at 9 p.m. Performers include Lewis, the
Magic of Bill Dickson, the praise music group Twice Blessed, a
barbershop quartet and the musical talents of St. Paul's congregation
members.
A Fire Safety House, sponsored by the Nanticoke Fire
Department and supported by the Dallas Fire Department, will be
set up to provide information on fire safety. The Ident-A-Child
program, sponsored by the Back Mountain Police Association, will
also provide fingerprinting and photo identification forms.
In addition to the wide range of handmade items available for sale
at the craft fair, there will be booths selling baked goods, plants,
jewelry and books, as well as Hillside Farms ice cream. A children's
activities booth will provide games and simple crafts for young
children.
A quilt, handmade by the Back Mountain Quilters, will go up
for auction at 7:30 p.m.
All proceeds from the event will benefit
St. Paul's many ministries.
Tables for specialty vendors are $25 and are still available.
Please call Laura Stearns at 675-7045 for more information or to
reserve a table.
This event is free and open to the public. For more information
call the Church Office at 675-3859.
Not only do they put out fires
and rescue us when we need it
the most, they have to raise the
money to pay for the fire trucks
and ambulances that get them to
the scene. That’s an awfully big
challenge, but nevertheless met
by those who volunteer at the
Back Mountain Fire and
Ambulance Departments and
our surrounding areas.
Last weekend, on their
electric message board out front,
the folks at Hilbert’s Tractor and
Equipment Company advertised
a ham dinner at the Sweet Valley
Volunteer Fire Department. So
we decided to head out there and
check it out.
As we pulled up to the fire
hall, the parking lot was jammed
and there was a line to get in.
When we finally entered the
building, it was nothing short of
amazing. All seven bays were
void of fire trucks. Instead there
were 30 large tables set up, each
accommodating eight diners.
Hostesses talked to each other
via two-way radios, and
proceeded to seat people only
after you walked by the dessert
table to select your favorite slice
of pie or piece of cake. Most of
them looked homemade.
Almost immediately after
you were seated, table servers
brought you platters and bowls
of ham, mashed potatoes and
gravy, green beans, applesauce,
coleslaw, and rolls and butter.
Others were walking through the
hall with hot and cold beverages.
Being served family style was
unique and gave diners an
opportunity to start up a
conversation with those around
you.
All that food and
fellowship were ours for a
donation of only $8.00 per
person.
After dinner, we encountered
Assistant Fire Chief Stan Davis
who filled us in on the history of
the fire hall dinners and how
important they are to the
Jacob Chase, a Junior Captain who has been with the Sweet
Valley Fire Department for two years, was busy clearing tables
and setting up new place settings for more customers at their
fundraising dinner.
operation
of
their
fire
department.
“These dinners are one of
our main fundraisers for the past
25 years,” said Davis. “We have
nine each year, March through
November. They are usually on
the fourth Saturday of the
month, except for May when we
have our fair and November
when
we
celebrate
Thanksgiving.
We alternate
each month between ham and
beef as the main course, and we
serve between 400 to 500
dinners each month plus take
outs.”
The proceeds from the
dinners account for about 20%
of their annual income. They
have 30 active volunteers and 12
others who come to help with the
dinners. With all of the buzzing
around to get people served
quickly, it seemed that most of
them must have been there that
night.
“People come every month
from all over,” said Davis.
"There are folks who come from
as far away as Danville, Muncy,
Bloomsburg and Wilkes-Barre.
Our next dinner is Saturday,
August 22, and we will be
serving beef with all of the
trimmings.”
The Sweet Valley Volunteer
Fire Department serves Ross
Township, some of Lake
Township and Union Township,
84 square miles in all.
All of our volunteer fire
departments and ambulance
companies need our help and
support.
Without them, we
would either have higher taxes
or reduced fire and rescue
services.
“We appreciate all of the
support we get from the public
we serve, and we especially
enjoy getting our young people
involved,” said Davis.
And we couldn’t help but
notice the quip on the back of
their shirts which read, “We’re
kind of a big deal around here.”
And so they are!
Schools end
art contest
announced
Many Back Mountain
students were recently
honored for their artistic
excellence. The students
in Kindergarten through
grade 6 exhibited their best
artwork at the School’s
End Exhibit at Sue Hand's
Imagery, Dallas.
Ribbons of Artistic
Excellence were awarded
to outstanding artwork on
each
grade
level,
Kindergarten to grade 4.
Students in grades 5 & 6
competed for first, second,
and third place ribbons in
each category on each
grade level. Best of Grade
Level
rosettes
were
awarded on all grade Above first row - Dallas: Alicia Vincelli, Kyle Yagloski, Alyssa Podskoch, Madison Pertl, Allison Stallard, Kyle Gurzynski and Megan
levels, as well as special Mancinelli. Second row: Troy Reinert, Mia Dixon, Maria Ansilio, Kelsey Mulhern, Morgan Risch and Brielle Brace. Homeschool: Michaela
awards which were judged Madeira and Elizabeth Madeira.
across grade levels for
Best Still Life, Best Landscape, Brace,
Dallas,
Depiction Judges’ Choice Award; Madison
Best Seascape, etc. Many of the ofLight (grades 4-6); Nicole Pertl, Wyoming, Best of 1st
students study with Sue Hand. Cavanaugh, Dallas, Best of 4th grade; Abby Santo, Dallas,
For information on art classes, grade; Mia Dixon, Dallas, Best Technical Excellence award
visit suehand.com or call 675- Still Life (grades K-3); Kyle (grades K-3); Allison Stallard,
5094.
Gurzynski,
Dallas,
Best Shavertown, Best Landscape,
Special Awards recipients Landscape (grades K-3); Devin (grades
4-6);
Madison
included: Best of grade level Lindley, Hunlock Creek, Best Stambaugh, Shavertown, Best
awards were awarded to: Wildlife
award;
Elizabeth Animal (grades 4-6); Ryan
Angelena Allen, Dallas, Best Madeira, Dallas, Best of 2nd Sullivan, Shavertown, Best
Animal (grades K-3); Maria Grade; Michaela Madeira, Figure (grades K-3); Levi
Ansilio, Dallas, Best Portrait Dallas, Best Seascape (grades Sunday-Lefkowitz, Shavertown,
(grades 4-6); Caroline Banas, 4-6); Megan Mancinelli, Dallas, Best Architecture (grades K-3);
Dallas, Best of 5th grade and (Best Color & Design (grades Alicia Vincelli, Dallas, Best
Best
of
Show
awards; 4-6); Maverick Nulton, Sweet Floral (grades K-3); and Kyle
Christopher Banas, Dallas, Valley, Best Color & Design Yagloski, Wyoming, Best of 3rd
Judges’ Choice award; Brielle (grades K-3); Mira Patel, Dallas, grade.
Beef Dinner
Family Style
Sweet Valley Volunteer Fire
Company, Sweet Valley, will
serve a beef dinner on Saturday,
August 22. Take-outs begin at
4:00. Dinner served 4:30 to
6:30. Adults $8.00, children
under 12 are $4.00 and children
under 6 eat free.
Call 477-5121 for more
information.
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4th grade students at Gate of Heaven School complete Junior Deputy Program
This program is offered to the
elementary schools of Luzerne
County by the Luzerne County
Sheriffs department. The goal is to
provide sound guidance and
meaningful learning opportunities
that will aid them in becoming
responsible, productive citizens of
the future.
The Junior Deputy Program is
taught for a total of five weeks. The
students are taught the dangers of
strangers, alcohol, drugs, tobacco
and guns. They are also taught the
consequences of shoplifting and
vandalism. After completing the
program, the students were honored
at a graduation ceremony in which
their parents are invited to attend.
At
the
graduation,
Deputy
Sheriff Erin Joyce presented
certificates and pledges to the
students.
Above first row, from left to right: Justin Marshall, Christopher Huntington, Deputy Erin Joyce,
Charlotte Maria, Nicole Cavanaugh, Shelby Smith, Maria Bednar, Maria Pino. Second row: Chris
Kon, Collin Shedletsky, Thomas Brodhead, Noah Mirro, RJ Driscoll, Mia LaFoca, Amanda Ward,
Michael Lyons and Keith Williams. Third row: Tony Nyzio, Michael Parmalee, Matthew Blaum,
Chester Brennan, Julia Rose Randazzo, Olivia Carichner and Janelle Cawley. Fourth Row; Jimmy
Reilly, Bray Vanderhoff, Joseph Layaou, Anthony Khoudary, Brynn Kukosky and Monica
Gate of Heaven girls Cross County
League complete undefeated season
Pictured from left to right, Nicole Slavoski, Michele Fromel and
Sara Mirra, 7th grade students.
The 7th grade girls from Gate of Heaven School in Dallas recently
completed an undefeated season in the Catholic Cross County
League for which they won a trophy. They also won the District
Division meet on May 16. The 7th/ 8th Grade boys came in second
place and the 5th/6th grade girls came in third and won trophies.
Sunday School
Yard Sale planned
The Christian Education
Committee of the Center
Moreland United Methodist
Church, Creamery Rd., Center
Moreland, will be sponsoring a
Sunday School Yard Sale. The
sale will take place on the church
grounds, rain or shine, on
Saturday, August 29. The sale
will run from 9 a.m through 3
p.m.. Proceeds will be for the
Sky Lake Fund and the Sunday
School.
The public is welcome to
reserve a table space. To reserve
your space the cost is $10 and
$15 if we provide a table. To
reserve your space call 333 4932 or 639 - 2341. Deadline for
reserving space / table is
Saturday, August 22. We request
"no early birds" please.
Shavertown resident receives award at graduation
Wyoming Seminary cum
laude graduate Sean Dickinson
of Shavertown, son of Dr. and
Mrs. John Dickinson, received
the Samuel Stephen Popky
Leadership Award during the
school's 165th Commencement,
in recognition of his service to
the school and his concern for
his fellow students. He also
received the Dr. William Schuler
Pierce Award for excellence in
science, and the Michael Ellis
Drama Prize for excellence in
theater.
Prior to Commencement he
received
the
President's
Educational Excellence Award,
the
PIAA
Scholar-Athlete
Award, the Holman Religious
Leadership Award, the Colgate
University Book Award and the
Bausch & Lomb Honorary
Science Award. He has been
named to the Dean's List with
High Honors and to Cum Laude,
the academic honor society for
independent schools. He was
named a National Merit
Scholarship
Commended
Scholar. He also was named a
Levi Sprague Fellow, which is
the highest honor given for
student leadership by the school.
Dickinson was very active in
school activities, performing in
the Wyoming Seminary Players,
the Chorale and the select
Madrigal Singers, serving as a
section
leader.
He
also
participated in Model UN,
Library Advisory Board, Peer
Group,
Student
Activities
Committee,
Action
and
Awareness Group and as a team
captain for Relay for Life. In
addition, he played soccer and
served as a captain of the varsity
cross country and swim teams,
receiving the Coaches' Platinum
Award in cross country and a
Coaches' Award and Gold
Award in swimming.
Looking for a Church? Come Grow with Us!
Prince of Peace Episcopal Church
"The Episcopal Church of the Back Mountain"
9:00 am Sunday Service
9:00 am Sunday School
Third Sunday
Family Service
420 Main Street
Dallas, PA 18612
Rev. John Major
Phone: (570) 675-1723
Visit our web site: www.princeofpeacedallaspa.org
Forty Fort High School plans reunion
The class of 1959 will hold their 50th reunion on Friday, August
21 at the East Mountain Inn, Plains Township.
A picnic will he held on Saturday, August 22 at Sandy Bottom,
Harvey's Lake, PA.
Students of the Forty Fort High School system who graduated
from another high school in 1959 or were part of the class are
invited to attend the reunions .
Reservations and information
concerning the class reunion can be obtained by contacting Nancy
Pickering Dwyer at 639-5688.
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Imprinted Shirts of All Types
Scenic Watercolor Prints
Pocket Knives and
Knife Sharpeners
Handcrafted Country Furniture
And as always, your grocery needs!
OFFER EXPIRES 8/31/09
Etiquette Tip
of the Month
By: Jill Evans Kryston
Etiquette Consultant
Q: I dated a gentleman who
always turned his fork upside
down on his plate to signal
completion at a restaurant. Has
this gentleman taken an etiquette
course or is it a long-time family
habit?
A: Many people don’t realize
there is a utensil position to
signify the end of a meal. Actually, there are two positions you
would use during the course of a dinner: one is to let your host or
waiter know you are “resting,” and the other is to let them know you
are “finished.”
For the “resting” position you place the fork on the left side of
your plate and the knife on the right side to form an upside down
“V” shape. The tines of the fork are facing up while the blade of the
knife is facing inward. This position is used when you want to take
a break from eating, signaling the host or waiter not to remove your
plate.
At the end of the meal you use the “finished” position to signal
your host or waiter that it is okay to take the plate away. The correct
“finished” position is to lay the knife over the fork at the four
o’clock position on the plate. Be sure the tines of the fork are facing
up and the knife blade is facing down.
Traditionally, we use what is referred to as the “American” style
of dining. We hold the fork in the left hand to cut our food, then lay
the knife over the top of the plate and switch the fork, tines facing
up, to the right hand to eat. However, outside the United States,
“Continental” is the most commonly practiced style of dining and is
now gaining popularity here.
In the “Continental” style of dining, the fork is always held in
the left hand with the tines facing down. The knife stays in the right
hand during the meal and is used to cut and push food up over the
back of the fork. There is no need to lay the knife down unless you
are “resting” or you are “finished” with your meal. In either case,
the same positions are assumed as in the “American” style of dining
with the only difference being, the tines of the fork are facing down
on your plate.
If your gentlemen friend was eating using the “Continental” style
of dining, it may very well be that he took an etiquette course. On
the other hand, if he was eating using the “American” style, but
turned his fork tines down, it is probably a long-time family habit.
Do you have an etiquette question you want Jill to answer in her
monthly column? Visit: www.DefiningManners.com and click “In
the News” to submit your questions or mail to: P.O. Box 1703,
Shavertown, PA 18708.
Defining Manners: A School of Contemporary Protocol teaches
good manners to last a lifetime, offering certified etiquette
instruction for all ages. Private, group and open enrollment classes
are available. For more information call 696-3209.
Looking for new customers?
Call the Back Mountain Community News and learn how to reach
new customers through advertising.
Call 674-7772 for information or email
[email protected].
Visit
us
online
at
www.communitynewsonline.net. Special advertising rates are
available for the September issue. Call for more information.
Dallas Lions Club awards book scholarship
Sara Moga, a June graduate
of Holy Redeemer High
School in Wilkes-Barre, was
one of two recipients of $500
book scholarships presented
to Back Mountain students by
the Dallas Lions Club.
Miss Moga, daughter of
John and Mary Moga, was
inducted into the National
Honor Society and involved in
many activities during her
high school years, including
the International Thespian
Society, chorus, a violinist in
the school orchestra, a
member of several drama
productions and a member of the
Wyoming Seminary Performing
Arts Institute.
Sarah will be attending George
Washington University this Fall
and plans to major in History and
Political Science.
Shown above presenting the
check to Miss Moga are Lions
Dave Fitch and Joseph Newhart,
co-chairmen of the scholarship
committee.
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Route 309, Dallas, 675-7755
350 Brook Ave., Kingston, 283-1844
7th annual Kiss
the Pig Contest
begins
The Dallas Harvest Festival
Steering Committee is pleased
to announce the start of the 2009
Kiss the Pig Contest.
This year, four Back
Mountain pizza establishments
will put their sauce and crust
combos to the test, all in the
name of charity, landing the
winner an opportunity of a
lifetime --- to kiss the festival’s
favorite potbelly pig, “Rocco
Rooter”. The 2009 Kiss the Pig
contestants and their chosen
Back Mountain charities are:
Joe Costello - III Guys
Restaurant & Sports Bar for
Dallas Fire & Ambulance; Seth
Gollhardt - Domino’s Pizza for
Back
Mountain
Memorial
Library; Janine Hudak - Pizza
Perfect for SPCA - Bark at the
Park; and Joe TomasinoOriginal Italian Pizza for Back Pictured above from left are: Wayne Devine, Frontier Communications; Kiss the Pig Contestants Joe Tomasino, Original Italian Pizza;
Janine Hudak, Pizza Perfect; Joe Costello, III Guys Restaurant & Sports Bar; and Seth Gollhardt, Domino’s Pizza; and Maryann
Mountain Recreation.
Ochman, Dallas Harvest Festival Steering Committee.
For a $1 donation, the public
is invited to choose the winner,
whether by voting for their
favorite pizza, or a favorite
charity. In addition all four
pizza establishments, ballot jars,
ballots and posters will be placed
(week of July 20th) in a number
of Back Mountain businesses,
including (but not limited to)
N-Mart, Trucksville; Unimart,
Dallas; Ochman’s Coins and
Jewelry, Dallas; J&J Deli,
Dallas; Curry Donut, Dallas; and
the Back Mountain Memorial
Library,
Dallas.
On September 19th, all ballot
jars will be collected and the
votes tallied.
The winning
“smooch” will take place during
the 7th annual Dallas Harvest
Festival on Sunday, September
20th, as announced by District
Judge James Tupper. On behalf
of the winner, the winning
charity/non-profit will then be
awarded 50% of the monies
collected; and the remaining
funds will be applied toward
next year’s festival.
This year’s proud sponsor is
Frontier
Communications.
RITA BUSCH’S BEAUTY SALON
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Call today for an appt., 675-0563
Tunkhannock Highway, Dallas
Rita’s Hand-Painted Items Are Now Available At:
Blue Hydrangea Gift Shoppe, Dallas
Cook’s Pharmacy in Shavertown
BOUNTIFUL GIFTS by Rita Busch opening August 29
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Call Today 675-0563!
Something everyone can learn!
New members join Delta Kappa
Gamma Society
The Beta Sigma chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society
International recently initiated two new members at a spring
luncheon meeting held at the Order of Eastern Star hall in Dallas.
Delta Kappa Gamma promotes professional and personal growth
of women educators and excellence in education. The two new
members are Molly Sowcik, who is retired from WVW school
district where she was an elementary teacher and librarian and
Wendy Vasey who is a Special Education teacher at the WilkesBarre Career and Tech Center.
Rewards of membership include leadership opportunities,
involvement in community projects, support from other professional
women as well as opportunities for scholarships.
New book on Wyoming Valley Trolleys by
local author
Harrison Wick will
have a book signing and
presentation for his new
book, Greater Wyoming
Valley Trolleys, at the
book fair fundraiser for the
NEPA Genealogy Society
on Friday, August 28th at 7
p.m. at Barnes & Noble.
Greater Wyoming
Valley Trolleys is part of
the Images of Rail series by
Arcadia Publishing, and
the book is available now
at local retailers, including
Barnes & Noble, and
online.
Greater Wyoming
Valley Trolleys offers
many rare Wyoming Valley photographs from the 1880’s to 1950 of
streetcars, and images of businesses, churches, homes, railroads,
roads, and buildings along the trolley lines from the collections of
rail enthusiasts including photographers Edward S. Miller and the
late Michael J. Lavelle, Sr.
Electric trolley service in the Wyoming Valley, which replaced
horse drawn streetcars, began in 1888, and lasted for more than 60
years. Greater Wyoming Valley Trolleys chronicles the electric
trolley system, and the communities of the Wyoming Valley. The
trolleys were a clean, efficient, and easy way to get around. Trolley
lines went through Ashley, Edwardsville, Forty Fort, Hanover,
Kingston, Miners Mills, Nanticoke, West Nanticoke, Parsons,
Pittston, West Pittston, Plains, Plymouth, Sugar Notch, Wyoming,
West Wyoming, and Wilkes-Barre.
Harrison Wick, the author of Pennsylvania’s Back Mountain,
which chronicles the communities of Kingston Township,
Trucksville, Shavertown, Dallas, Lehman, and Harvey’s Lake. He
is the Special Collections Librarian and University Archivist at
Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Harrison Wick earned his
undergraduate degree in history from Washington College, and
graduate degrees in history and library science from Indiana
University in Bloomington, Indiana. For three years, he was the
Archivist at Misericordia University. Harrison Wick serves on the
Back Mountain Historical Association steering committee, which
sponsors local history presentations at Misericordia University in
Dallas.
Dallas Knights make donation to St. Joseph’s Center Boback seeks
exhibitors for
Senior Event
The Dallas
Council 8224 of the
Knights
of
Columbus, supported
Joe Snedeker of
WNEP TV in his
grueling bike ride
through out the
viewing area in GO
JOE XII to raise
money benefiting St.
Joseph’s Center in
Scranton.
St. Joseph’s cares
for the most severely
physically challenged
young people in our
area.
Presenting a one
thousand donation
from left are: Jack
Cacozza,
Grand
Knight: Joe Snedeker
and Joe Canfield.
Read the
Back Mountain
Community News online
For your convenience, you can
the read the Community News
online, see our publication dates
and deadlines as well as
advertising rate information at:
www.communitynewsonline.net.
When you place your
advertising, your business will be
seen throughout all of the Back
Mountain area, including areas of
Tunkhannock, Sweet Valley,
Rickett’s
Glen,
Luzerne,
Kingston,
Forty
Fort,
Edwardsville and Plymouth.
To advertise call Lisa at
674-7772
or
email
[email protected]
Rep. Karen Boback (RColumbia/Luzerne/Wyoming)
is seeking exhibitors for an
upcoming senior expo to be
hosted this fall.
"This event will be a great
way for area senior citizens to
learn about the local services
available to them," said Boback.
"I encourage any organization
that provides assistance to older
Pennsylvanians to contact my
office for more details."
The date and location of the
event have not been finalized,
but interested parties can contact
Boback's Tunkhannock office at
(570) 836-4777 or e-mail
[email protected] to
have their organization added to
the list of potential exhibitors.
Boback noted that there
would also be an area of the
expo devoted to answering
questions about benefits and
services for veterans.
Details about the event will
be available on Boback's Web
site, RepBoback.com, in the
future. Residents with questions
can also contact any of Boback's
three full-time offices, which are
open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday. The
offices are located in Sweet
Valley at 5315 Main Road, P.O.
Box 333 (telephone: 570-4773752), Mountain Top at 7844
Blue Ridge Trail (telephone:
570-868-7780),
and
Tunkhannock at 6 Cross
Country Complex (telephone:
570-836-4777) or residents can
call toll-free at (800) 278-3930.
Calendar of Events
at the Dietrich
Theater
For more information on the
events listed, contact the
Dietrich at 570-996-1500
or
online
at
www.dietrichtheater.com.
Gathering of Singers and
Songwriters 8 on Wednesday,
August 19th at 7:30 pm. Tickets:
$5.00 each. Join us for an
evening of acoustic music
featuring George Wesley, Kate
Jordan, C.J. McKenna, Tom
Flannery and Lorne Clarke.
Tickets can be purchased at the
door or by calling.
Classes for Adults Decorative Painting, for ages 16
through adult. Wednesdays,
August 12, 19, 26 from noon 3:00 pm. Instructor: Eileen
Balboa. Admission: $20 per
class + cost of painting surface
Learn
decorative
painting
techniques
while
creating
decorative pieces for your home
or to give as gifts. Pre
registration is required. For ages
16 and up.
Intro to Knitting - Make a
Scarf & Hat, ages 16 and up.
Wednesdays, August 12 and 26
at 7:00 pm. Instructor: Sarah
Sidorek.
Admission:
$35
includes materials.
Jewelry Making: Introduction
to Stained Glass. Tuesday,
August 18 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm.
For ages 16 and up. Instructor:
Esther Harmatz. Admission: $55
per person.
Pottery & Sculpture, ages 13
and up. Mondays from 7:00 8:30 pm. August 3, 17, 24, 31.
Instructor:
Steve
Colley.
Admission: $50 for four classes.
Writers' Group, for ages 18
and up. Thursdays from 7:00 8:30 pm, ongoing. Admission:
Free. Come and read your work
or listen and be inspired. Learn
the craft of writing as you write
toward a goal of publication.
Yoga for You, Wednesdays,
10:00 am - 11:00 am. Call for
class dates. Certified Hatha
Yoga Instructor: Melissa Russo
Cost: $10 per lesson. Children
are free. This class will teach
and reinforce the basic yoga
poses (asanas) which gently
stretch and strengthen the body.
Gate of Heaven Youth to Conduct Youth Music Camp
BACK MOUNTAIN STORAGE
Main Street, Fernbrook
Various Size Units Available Monthly
Call 675-4085 or 406-3160
Pictured are several members of the Gate of Heaven Youth Choir. In the front row, from left to right,
are: Matthew Roberts, Rachel DeCesaris and Gabriella Soper. Second row: Sarah Moga, Jaclyn
Buckman, Kathryn Roberts, Rebecca Darling, and Michelle Leonard.
Registrations are now being
accepted for the third annual
summer Youth Music Camp at
Gate of Heaven Church, Dallas,
PA. The camp will run from
9:30 AM-11: 30 AM daily from
Monday, July 27th through
Friday, July 31st and will
culminate with a children’s
liturgy and ice cream social on
Sunday, August 2nd at 11:00
AM at Gate of Heaven Church.
The camp is open to students
entering grades 3 though 8 from
Gate of Heaven Church as well
as from other area churches.
Music camp activities will
consist of choir rehearsals,
games, and exercises designed to
improve music reading skills.
The camp will be directed by
Anthony J. Kubasek, music
director and liturgy coordinator
Alzheimer's Association
Support Group
Holds it's monthly meeting
the first Thursday of every
month at the Meadows Nursing
Center. 55 West Center Hill
Road, Dallas. The meeting is
held in the Board Room at 11
a.m., and runs about 90 minutes.
For details call the Meadows
at 675-8600, or 675-3767.
Everyone is welcome!
at Gate of Heaven, and will
include daily presentations by
Deacon
Thomas
Cesarini
centering around the theme of
the Eucharist. To register, you
may
contact
the church at 675-2121 between
the hours of 8:00 AM and 2:00
PM Monday through Friday or
leave a message at 674-1655. No
fee will be charged for
participation in the camp.
Dallas Elementary students held basket raffle to benefit the SPCA
Students in Mrs.
Besecker's
Fourth
Grade
at
Dallas
Elementary
School
held a basket raffle to
benefit the SPCA.
For the project, they
collected items from
the class and made a
movie, pet, chocolate
and craft baskets to
raffle off to the entire
school. They raised
$402.50 which they
presented
to
representatives of the
SPCA.
Pictured from left
are, first row: Allison
Stallard,
Elizabeth
Grose, Tori Landon,
and Angus.
Second row: Leah
Gorr, Paige Boyle,
Vince
Sweeney,
Executive Director of
the SPCA, Cary Moran,
Humane Educator and
Heidi Anderson SPCA
Volunteer.
Online at:
Farmers Market
Nutrition Program
helps eligible seniors
buy local produce
Rep. Karen Boback (RColumbia/Luzerne/Wyoming)
is
encouraging
eligible
Pennsylvanian seniors to sign up
to receive vouchers from the
Pennsylvania Department of
Agriculture worth $20 at
participating farmers markets
and roadside stands.
The program, known as the
Farmers
Market
Nutrition
Program
(FMNP),
was
established to promote the
consumption
of
fresh,
nutritious, locally grown fruits
and vegetables.
Participants in the program
will receive four $5 FMNP
checks to redeem at a qualified
farmers' market or roadside
stand. Though the checks can be
used toward fresh fruits,
vegetables and herbs, it cannot
be used on processed foods such
as jams, honey, nuts, cider or
baked goods. Some citrus and
tropical fruits are also exempt.
To qualify, seniors must be
60 or older by Dec. 31, and have
a total household income, before
taxes, of less than $20,036 for a
single person and $26,955 for a
couple.
Vouchers will be distributed
on a first-come, first-served
basis to eligible seniors who
have not already received them.
There are currently 902
farmers participating in the
FMNP, with 794 farm stands
and 182 farmers markets
throughout Pennsylvania. For
more information about the
Farmers
Market
Nutrition
Program or to find a qualified
farmers market in your area,
visit Boback's Web site at
RepBoback.com and click on
"Farmers Market Nutrition
Program."
Visit online at
Back Mountain
Community News
Call 674-7772
to advertise.
Hummingbirds
Prepare to Head
South
They may be the
world’s smallest birds, but
beginning this month,
millions of hummingbirds
will be making a big trip to
Mexico
and
Central
America. This annual
journey is part of an
instinctive
migration
pattern that has been going
on for hundreds of years.
This is a great
Karen Yarrish
Wild Birds Unlimited
opportunity for people to see
large
numbers
of
hummingbirds as they make their way south. Then they’ll be gone
until spring.
Bird enthusiasts expect to see waves of hummingbirds visiting
their feeders during this time. At the peak of migration, bird
banding studies indicate that, with very few exceptions, the
hummingbirds visiting those feeders on any given late summer day
are completely replaced by new migrants within 24 hours.
Hummingbirds feed on flower nectar, insects and sugar-water
solution placed in specially designed feeders. Despite popular
belief, hummingbirds do not suck up nectar with their bills. They
actually lap it up with their tongues, drawing nectar from its source
up and into their mouths almost 12 times a second.
A high-calorie diet is important to sustain these very active birds
and to build fat reserve for their migratory trip. They possess the
fastest metabolism of any animal on the planet, burning through
between one to two times their body weight in food every day.
The color red is a visual cue that lets hummingbirds know food
is available. But people should never add red food coloring to
nectar. They should instead put the clear nectar in a red-colored
feeder to attract these amazing birds.
Did you know that hummingbirds:
- Fly up to 60 miles per hour.
- Are the smallest bird in the world.
- Beat their wings 60 - 200 times per second.
- Can consume up to 50% of their weight in nectar solution each
day and lap up nectar using their grooved tongues.
- When their bills constrict, hummingbirds swallow the nectar
from flowers and feeders.
- Fly up, down, forward, backward and sideways.
- There are 18 species of hummingbirds that can be found in North
America.
Bird Chat Q & A - Hummingbirds
Q: I haven’t seen any hummingbirds at my feeder. What am I doing
wrong?
A: Be sure to keep your feeder clean and full of a sugar solution of
four parts water to one part sugar. You may try attaching some red
bows to the pole where the feeder hangs to attract their attention.
During the nesting season many hummingbirds are busy feeding
their babies insects so you may see less activity directly at your
feeder.
Q: When should I take my hummingbird feeder down this fall?
A: We recommend that you take the feeder down about midOctober or two weeks after the last time you see a hummingbird.
Wild Birds Unlimited specializes in bringing people and nature
together with bird feeding and nature products, expert advice and
educational events. Visit our Web site, and shop online at
www.wbu.com/dallaspa.
St. Paul's hosting a free Vacation Bible School in August
The planning committee above are, first row: Maddie Kropp, Davy Janoski, Olivia Marquart and
Tommy Janoski. Second row: Samantha Marquart, Melissa Janoski, Kathy Michael, Eliza
Kopetchne, Marjorie Marquart, Christina Lambacher, Laura Stearns and Faythe Roberts.
St. Paul's is hosting a free Vacation Bible School from August 10-14. The camp is for children between
the ages of 3-10. Camp runs every day from 9am to noon. This year's theme is Rainforest Adventure.
Registration forms can be picked up at St. Paul's in Dallas or can be filled out on stpaulselca.com under
the links tab (scroll down on the website to find VBS form). More information can be found by calling
the church office at 675-3859.
Village at Greenbriar recently celebrated Independence Day
The Village at Greenbriar recently celebrated Independence Day with music by Johnny
Diamond, and were treated to refreshments. Front Row: Pat Kelly, John Bolesta, Jack Houser.
Standing: Thelma Baker, Johnny Diamond, and Lynmarie Young (Activity Director).
Gate of Heaven Youth Choir recently held its second annual youth summer outing
The Gate of Heaven Youth
Choir recently held its second
annual youth choir summer outing
at Frances Slocum State Park.
Choir members and their
guests enjoyed a day of paddle
boating on the lake, kite flying,
and a variety of games including a
balsa wood plane race, water
balloon toss, Gestures and name
that hymn tune.
In photo, front row: Dalton
Soper, Melissa Leonard, Jennifer
Leonard,
Elijah
O’Connell.
Second row: Joanna Wallace,
Matthew Roberts, Gabriella
Soper, Michaela O’Connell, and
Rachel DeCesaris. Back row:
Anthony J. Kubasek, youth choir
director, Kathryn Roberts, Nicole
Sweeney,
Rebecca
Darling,
Elaina Cognetti, Robbie Adams,
Jessie Adams, Jonathan Wallace,
and Anna O’Connell.
Alzheimer's
Support Group
Holds it's meeting the first
Thursday of every month at the
Meadows Nursing Center. 55 W.
Center Hill Rd., Dallas. The
meeting is held in the Board
Room at 11 a.m., and runs about
90 minutes. Call the Meadows at
675-8600, or 675-3767.
For All Your
Automotive
Service Needs
Back Mountain
Auto Specialist
149 North Main Street,
Shavertown
Call 675-3336
Wright’s
AutoCare Center
Route 415 & 118,
Dallas
Call 675-4799
Chicken BBQ
dinners planned
The Larksville United
Methodist Church will have the
first of 2 chicken BBQs on
Saturday, August 15th, from
4~6 pm. at 147 Wilson Street.
Chuck Symons, is the
chairperson. The dinner consists
of 1/2 BBQ chicken (basted in
our secret recipe), baked potato,
applesauce, veggies, pepper
hash, a roll and a homemade
dessert.
The tickets are $8 and are
available from any member or
reserve your ticket by calling
287-5805 or 696-1547, we'll be
happy to have your ticket at the
door for you.
There will be some additional
tickets at the door for sale but
they are on a limited basis.
Call ahead to reserve your
ticket. This is a "Take-Out"
only dinner.
Mountain Grange
to hold flea market
Saturday, August 8, 2009 from
8 am to 2 pm at the Grange Hall,
1632 West Eighth Street,
Kingston Township, Wyoming.
Featured are back-to-school
specials and other fall items. As
always, there will be a light eatin or take-out menu with our
famous whimpies, hot dogs with
sauerkraut, homemade soup, ice
cream,
desserts, and more.
Admission is free, but you will
want to participate in our instant
bingo and the raffle featuring a
hand-crocheted
afghan,
a
wooden rocker for your family
room or porch, and loveable
turtle-shaped pot for your
favorite plant.
The Grange is a national,
nonprofit organization serving
rural America at the grassroots
level. Focus is on the family and
their community. Mountain
Grange
sends
gifts
to
servicemen
and
women,
supplies free country water to
the public from an artisian well
located on its property. Your
support of Mountain Grange
helps the Grange serve others.
Sunday School
planned
The Alderson United
Methodist Church will begin a
Sunday School this September.
The One Room Sunday School
will begin September 13 and will
be held from 10:45 AM. - 11:30
AM. All children ages 4 - 14 are
invited. A Sunday School
offering will be taken. For
information call: Pastor Ken at
477-5098 or Deidra at 639-5519.
Wellness With
Chiropractic
The Wellness Column
Presented by Albert Klein, D.C.
and Ross Spencer, D.C.
Soda Consumption Linked
With Muscle Problems
New research reveals that
excessive soda consumption can
lead to muscle problems,
according to the International
Journal of Clinical Practice.
“We are consuming more soft
drinks than ever before and a
number of health issues have
already been identified including
tooth
problems,
bone
demineralization
and
the
development
of
metabolic
syndrome
and
diabetes”
comments study author, Dr Moses
Elisaf.
“Evidence is increasing to
suggest that excessive cola
consumption can also lead to
hypokalaemia, in which the blood
potassium levels fall, causing an
adverse effect on vital muscle
functions.”
The research review looked at
patients whose consumption
ranged from two to nine liters of
cola a day. Findings showed that
muscle symptoms may range
from mild weakness to profound
paralysis. Fatigue, appetite loss
and vomiting were also seen.
“Although most patients
recover when they stop drinking
cola
and
take
potassium
supplements,
cola-induced
chronic hypokalaemia can make
them more susceptible to
potentially fatal complications,
such as an irregular heartbeat”
notes Dr. Elisaf.
For more details on nutrition,
preventing muscle problems and
the wellness-focused chiropractic
lifestyle, call Drs. Albert Klein
and Ross Spencer, chiropractors
and holistic-care providers, at
(570) 675-3833 today. Drs. Klein
and Spencer are currently
accepting new patients, to make
an appointment call (570) 6753833. It's not true to say
everything possible is being done,
unless chiropractic is included!
Dallas Rotary Club’s 26th Annual
Daddow-Isaacs American Legion Dallas Post 672
Charity Golf Classic set for September recently honored four scholarship winners
The 26th Annual Dallas Rotary Fall Golf Classic to support
Dallas Rotary Charities will be held at the Irem Temple Country
Club on Monday, September 21 beginning with a shotgun start at
12:30.
“We are looking for hole sponsors and players,” said Kevin
Smith, returning chairman for the event. “Last year we had more
than 90 sponsors who added much to the success of our event.” The
sponsorship fee is $100. Each advertiser will receive a sign
prominently displayed near a green or tee.
The Rotary is also looking for players. The format is a captain
and crew. Individuals are invited and will be teamed up with others
in a group. The entry fee is $100. “Last year we had more than 100
players, and we would like to see all of them, and more, return this
year.”
Proceeds help the Rotary Club of Dallas sponsor and contribute
to the Back Mountain Library, the annual Christmas Shopping
Spree for 45 Back Mountain children, the Dallas/Lake-Lehman/
Northwest School Book Scholarships and Essay Contest,
dictionaries for third graders, graduation lock-in programs, the
Luzerne County Fall Fair, the Back Mountain Food Pantry and
much more.
Call Kevin Smith at 696-5420 for more information and an entry
form. Sponsors must respond by September 12 to allow enough
time for proper sign printing. Players are also urged to respond by
September 12 for the Rotary Club to determine how many will be
in attendance at a delicious seafood and steak dinner with all the
trimmings following the tournament. An awards ceremony and
raffle will take place at the close of the day.
For more information about the work and fun had by all at the
Rotary
Club
of
Dallas,
visit
our
website
at:
www.dallasrotaryclub.com.
Ham Dinner planned
At the Alderson United Methodist Church, Pole 108 Lakeside
Drive, Harveys Lake on September 12, 2009 from 4 - 7 PM.
Take-outs available. Dinner includes baked ham, scalloped
potatoes, green beans, applesauce, rolls and butter, beverage and
cake.
Adults: $8; Children: $4. Tickets from church members or
at the door. For information call 333-4218 or 639-5688.
Ham Dinner –
Family Style
Sweet Valley Volunteer Fire
Company, Sweet Valley, will
serve a ham dinner on Saturday,
September 26. Take-outs begin
at 4:00. Dinner served 4:30 to
6:30. Adults $8.00, children
under 12 are $4.00 and children
under 6 eat free. Call 477-5121
for more information.
Daddow-Isaacs
American
Legion
Dallas Post 672 recently
honored four $1,000
scholarship winners - at
the Post Home. Monies
were raised from an
annual golf tournament.
Over $80,000 in
scholarship
awards
have been given out
since the inception of
these awards.
Jim
Baloga, chairman of the
Golf
Tournament,
presided. Clarence J.
Michael
is
the
Commander.
Above from left, seated are: Joleen Simon, West Side Tech, Christian Szot,
Dallas High School, Tyler Barrall, Lake Lehman High School, and Joseph
Byczek, Holy Reedeemer High School. Standing: Sally Mock, Clarence J.
Students from Gate of Heaven School recently won first place
in the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science competition
Students from Gate of
Heaven School recently won
first place in the Pennsylvania
Junior Academy of Science
competition
at
King's
College.
Following that
accomplishment,
they
proceeded to Penn State,
Main Campus for three days
to present their projects.
Pictured from left to right:
David Tomaszewski, John
Kane, Sara Kopcyznski, Joe
Szczechowicz, and Will
Thede at Penn State.
Meadows looks for “Helping
Hands”
The Volunteer Department at the Meadows Nursing &
Rehabilitation Center, Dallas, is looking for volunteers who are able
to donate a few hours to help escort residents in wheel chairs to our
in-house Physical Therapy and Beauty / Barber Shop on a substitute
basis. Placements are mornings from 9:30 a.m. to shortly after noon.
Wheel chair training is provided.
Escort positions are also available in the Activities Department
that provide socials, religious services, and therapeutic programs for
residents daily. Placements are available for mornings, afternoons
and some evenings. Volunteers are needed who enjoy singing,
playing the piano or other instruments to entertain residents.
Church, college and service groups are also welcome to explore
volunteer opportunities at the Meadows. For information call 6758600, extension 195.
AAA Champions Back Mountain Little League
“Be Creative at Your Library” Final Party
and Magic Show
Get ready to have a magical good time at the final party for the
summer reading program, “Be Creative @ Your Library.” The
party and magic show is scheduled for Wednesday, August 12 at
1:00 p.m. on the grounds of the Back Mountain Memorial Library.
All participants of the summer reading program who complete their
eight books are invited to attend. There will be snacks,
refreshments, and more prizes and the winner of “guess the number
of crayons” will also be announced. Families are asked to bring a
blanket or lawn chairs to the event.
Highlighting the party will be the magic duo of JustinCrediBle
and Jack Davenport, a sensational teen magic act from Plymouth.
Both boys attend Wyoming Valley West Middle School and are
members of the Society of American Magicians (SAM). Their
show features live animals, music, audience participation, illusions
and loads of fun!
Participants of the summer reading program are encouraged to
complete their eight books before the party and come into the library
for their reading certificate and final prize. All those who complete
their eight books before the party will be entered in a drawing to win
another prize! Names will be announced at the final party. Children
do not have to be present at the final party to win an extra prize.
AAA Champions Back Mountain Little League. The boys are above from left, first row: Andrew
Thomas, Brody Strickland, Adam Borton and Justin Brown. Second row: Ethan Szczecinski, Andrew
Schukraft, Andrew Zeyher, Drew Patton, Nick Kocher, Joseph Fiorello, Michael James and Evan
McClain.
St. Paul's Lutheran
Church schedules
Summer Fest,
antique appraisals
Wondering what Aunt
Bertha's favorite antique chair is
really worth? Looking for a day
of fun, good food and great
entertainment?
Then don't
miss the "SummerFest" at St.
Paul's Evangelical Lutheran
Church, Dallas, on Saturday,
August 8 starting at 9 a.m. with a
craft fair, continuing with
antique appraisals by Dr. Lori,
and ending with entertainment
and a silent basket auction. St.
Paul's is located on Rt. 118 in
Dallas.
Dr. Lori, well-known
antiques appraiser, newspaper
columnist
and
television
celebrity, will bring her "Hate
Antiques?" comedy tour to the
SummerFest, beginning at 1 p.m.
and ending at 3 p.m. Tickets for
appraisals can be purchased at
the fest before noon at $15 per
item. There is no charge to attend
her presentation.
Popular country music
performer Mike Lewis also will
appear at the festival and will
take the stage at 6:30 p.m. Other
entertainment will begin at 10 a.m.
A Fire Safety House, sponsored
by
the
Nanticoke
Fire
Department and supported by the
Dallas Fire Department, and
Ident-A-Child
program,
sponsored by the Back Mountain
Police Association.
In addition to the wide
range of handmade items
available for sale at the craft fair,
there will be booths selling baked
goods, plants, jewelry and books,
as well as Hillside Farms ice
cream. A children's activities
booth will provide games and
simple crafts for young children.
A quilt, handmade by the
Back Mountain Quilters, will go
up for auction at 7:30 p.m.
All proceeds from the
event will benefit St. Paul's many
ministries.
Tables for
specialty vendors are $25 and are
still available. Please call Laura
Stearns at 675-7045 for more
information or to reserve a table.
This event is free and open
to the public. For more
information call the Church
Office at 675-3859.
Area resident named to
Shenandoah University
Dean's List
Bryn Harvey of Trucksville,
a musical theater major in the
Shenandoah Conservatory at
Shenandoah University, was
named to the Fall 2008 and
Spring 2009 Dean's Lists.
Harvey, a 2008 graduate of
Wyoming
Seminary,
was
recently inducted into the
Shenandoah University chapter
of Alpha Lambda Delta. This
National Honors Society honors
academic excellence during a
student's first year in college.
Shenandoah University is
a comprehensive university with
an enrollment of approximately
3,300 students in six schools.
The University offers nearly 90
programs of study at the
undergraduate, graduate and
professional levels.
Ham Dinner
planned
At the Alderson United
Methodist Church, Pole 108
Lakeside Drive, Harveys Lake
on September 12, 2009 from 4 7 PM. Take-outs available.
Adults: $8; Children: $4. Tickets
from church members or
at the door. For information call
333-4218 or 639-5688.
Valentine’s Giving
Tree
Elva Valentine of Valentine’s
Jewelry, Route 309, Dallas is
pleased to announce an
opportunity for you to support
our community with a donation
to Valentine’s Giving Tree. A
local charity will receive a
donation every month between
August 1 and December 31. A
donation of $20.00 (more if you
would like) enables you to
choose a gift from the tree
valued from $20 to $50. All
proceeds will benefit the charity
of the month. In August, the
charity will be the Back
Mountain
Food
Pantry.
“Valentine’s is a place to
celebrate those happy occasions
and special moments in our
lives,” said Elva.
Dallas Lions Club presents Book Scholarship
Brad Johnson, a 2009
graduate of Dallas High School
recently received a $500 book
scholarship from the Dallas
Lions Club. Johnson and his
parents, Brian and Mari
Johnson, were guests of the club
at a recent dinner meeting at the
Castle Inn in Dallas.
Johnson has been accepted at
the University of Scranton and
will be majoring in biomathematics. The National
Honor Society student was
treasurer of "Life Smarts," a
nationwide group activity for
high school students that teaches
teens to be educated and
responsible consumers and
citizens. He also was a member
of the Science Olympiad since
middle school and competed
with other schools across the
state. The Dallas team placed
Shown presenting the club's check to Johnson is Lion President,
Joe Dwincheck; to the right is Lion Joe Newhart, co-chairman of
the scholarship committee.
seventh this year in the northeast Key Club and he participated in
region.
volleyball, tennis and soccer
Brad was a member of the while at Dallas High School.
Misericordia University presents Rep. Boback with the Mother
Mary Catharine McGann Alumni Achievement Award
Misericordia University recently
presented alumna Karen Boback, Ph.D.,
of Harveys Lake with the Mother Mary
Catharine McGann Alumni Achievement
Award at the annual Alumni Awards
dinner held during Alumni Weekend.
The veteran educator is now in her
second term as state representative of the
117th
Legislative
District
of
Pennsylvania, serving parts of Luzerne,
Wyoming and Columbia counties. Rep.
Boback served as a teacher and guidance
counselor in the Tunkhannock Area
School District for 33 years and was an
adjunct professor at Wilkes and
Misericordia Universities. In 2006, she
received both the Women of Distinction
Award from the Delta Kappa Gamma
Society and Excellence in Education Pennsylvania Rep. Karen Boback, Ph.D., left, is
congratulated by Misericordia University President
Award from Misericordia.
Rep. Boback holds both a Bachelor of Michael A. MacDowell after receiving the prestigious
Science degree in elementary and special
education in 1973 and a Master of Science degree in education with a concentration on technology in
2000 from MU. She also holds a master’s degree in elementary guidance from Marywood University,
a supervisory certificate from the University of Scranton and a doctorate in organizational leadership
from the University of Pennsylvania.
Her legislative service to her constituents has been punctuated with accolades for her dedication.
The Republican legislator is also the consummate volunteer, working with the Dallas Rotary, the
General Federation of Women’s Clubs-Harveys Lake, the Back Mountain Library, the Junior League
of Wilkes-Barre and Our Lady of Victory Church, where she serves as a minister of the Eucharist and
a lector.
Rep. Boback and her husband, Buz, live in Harveys Lake and are the parents of daughter, K.C., and
son, Bernard.
The Mother Mary Catharine McGann Alumni Achievement Award is awarded periodically to a
graduate for distinguished and sustained career accomplishments.
Memories of the 63rd Annual Memorial Library Auction
Rep. Boback receives “Woman of the Year” The Meadows celebrates 25th anniversary of “Market on the Pond”
Photos/story by Sandy Peoples
award from Tunkhannock Business &
Professional Association
News Correspondent
Representative Karen Boback recently received the "Woman of the
Year" award from Janet Roeber, President of the Tunkhannock
Business & Professional Association. The members of BPW
honored Rep. Boback at a brunch held at the Fireplace Restaurant
in Tunkhannock. The award is given each year based a nominee's
community involvement, social and civic organization activities,
educational background, offices held, special awards, and
contributions to the community and towards women's issues.
Boback was chosen for her outstanding contributions to her
community and women.
The Wyoming Valley Civil War Round
Table plans meeting
Beginning its thirteenth year on Thursday, September 10th at 7
p.m., with guest speaker, Susan Rosenvold, presenting her program
on " Dispelling the Myths: Lt. General James Longstreet.” The
meeting is held in the lower level of the Daddow-Isaacs American
Legion, Rt. 415, Dallas.
The Wyoming Valley Civil War Round Table was the brain child
of Ed and Connie Brewer in 1996. Currently there are more than
60 members--there is no age limit--students to retired, we welcome
all who are interested in history, particularly Civil War.
The main purpose of the Round Table is to promote interest in
the Civil War, one of the defining events in our history. Many
people who have had ancestors in this great struggle are interested
in learning more about what they did and how they lived through the
war years and later.
Each meeting there is a presentation by an author of Civil War
history or first person programs, such as President Abraham
Lincoln, Gen. John Reynolds, or Gen. Gordon Mead, to mention a
few. We have enjoyed CW artists, a presentation by re-enactors of
the 3rd Regt. U.S. Colored troops, a CW cooking demonstration,
and cavalry and artillery programs.
Officers for the coming year are: President - Maureen Follmer,
Vice President - John Heck, Secretary - Reese Pelton, Treasurer John Chapple, Program Chairpersons - Lynn Austin and Maureen
Follmer, Membership - Deb Hocko, and Publicity - Gladys Chapple.
The Auxiliary volunteers at
the Meadows Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center in Dallas
were pleased to see a sunny
Saturday on June 27 so they
could finally celebrate their 25th
anniversary which was rained
out the week before.
The Market on the Pond is
one of those annual events that
signals that yet another year has
gone by. It also makes us aware
and thankful that we are a
generous people and will always
come out to support a good
cause. Dozens of vendors and
hundreds of patrons contributed
to yet another successful
fundraiser.
“The funds we raise go to
benefit the needs of our
residents,”
said
Cookie
Fetterman, one of the volunteers.
“Sometimes they need special
beds or lifts for rehabilitation.
And they always enjoy it when
Volunteers were selling raffle tickets at the basket booth to raise
money for the residents’ fund. From left: Marge Hislop, Louise
Montigney, Cookie Fetterman, Frances Dierolf, Bernice Hill.
Missing from photo is Geri Williams.
we host holiday parties and everyone for coming out to
social activities throughout the support us year after year.”
year. We want to thank
Sunday School
Rally Day planned
The Center Moreland United
Methodist Church Sunday
School will hold their Sunday
School Rally Day on Sunday,
August 30, 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. The
church is located on Creamery
Road, Center Moreland.
Appearing at the event will
be well know ventriloquist
Susan Klein and her "Special
Friends." During the past 15
years as a ventriloquist God has
opened many doors for her and
her special friends being the
creation of her own business,
"Susan Klein and A Family of
Friends," which has lead to
many opportunities to perform at
schools, churches, hospitals and
civic organizations.
Susan works full time as a
Medical Technologist and loves
serving God wherever He lead.
One of her favorite Bible verses,
Philippians 1:6, "He who begane
a good work in you, will carry it
through to completion..." The
event is open to the public of all
ages. For information 639-2341
or 333- 4932
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Memorial book fund established
Gate of Heaven students attend the Holocaust Symposium
A memorial book fund has been established in the name of Daniel
Enrico Falcucci at the Hoyt Library, in Kingston. Falcucci, 50,
formerly of Harveys Lake, was killed in a tragic car accident in
March 2009.
He was an accomplished violinist, guitarist and pianist, having
studied violin under Ferdinand Liva at College Misericordia in the
late 1970s. Falcucci's love of music followed him throughout his life,
and therefore his mother, Gloria Falcucci, and his son, Daniel, have
suggested that donations to this fund be used to purchase books of a
musical nature.
Contributions: $30 for young adult and older, and $15 for
children's books, should be designated as being intended for the
Daniel Enrico Falcucci Memorial Book Fund, and may be mailed to:
Memorials, c/o The Hoyt Library, 284 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, PA
18704.
Members of the eighth grade class that participated in the symposium are listed from left to right, first
row: Will Thede, Christie Cawley, Bonnie Stec, Alex Feher, Ramya Gajula, Makenzie Fallon, Sara
Kopczynski, and Arnie Brodhead. Second row: Joseph Szczechowicz, Chris Hodakowski, Bradley
Shovlin, Seth Newhart, Michael Morrison, Matthew Slavoski, Nick Kon, Brendan Leahigh, Reno
DiGiacomo, and Vinny Amarando.
The eighth grade students from Gate of Heaven School, under the direction of Mrs. Dianne Ruch,
recently attended the Teen Symposium on the Holocaust at Marywood University as part of their
Religion and Literature lessons. This inspirational symposium, presented by the Holocaust Education
Resource Center, provided the students with informative lectures from Holocaust survivors and their
children, as well as a Holocaust film and dramatic presentation.
Summer Studio Society announces Celebration Exhibition
Above from left are: Chelsea Martin, Christine McCarthy, Sue Hand, Garrett Geise, Nicole
Delevan, Cassy Perry and Ryan Frania.
Sixteen local artists and art students who are members of the Summer Studio Society at Sue Hand’s
Imagery have been creating drawings and paintings almost daily since mid-June. Participating in such
classes as “Drawing Uptight & Detailed, “Cezanne and Beyond,” “Plein Air Painting,” and “Art from
Life,” the group has produced a body of work which ranges from classically based to innovative. The
public is invited to a single evening Celebration Exhibition of their summer’s work from 6:00 p.m. –
8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 21. Instructors Sue Hand, Dallas, Laura Adams, Wilkes-Barre, and Nina
Santarelli, Boston, Massachusetts will exhibit their own artworks. Also participating in the exhibit are:
Ryan Frania and Garret Geise, both of Shavertown; Nicole Hilstolsky, Wyoming; Nicole Delevan,
Forty Fort; Cassandra Perry, Nanticoke; Danielle Cunningham, Plymouth; Crystal Lovett, Ashley,
Chad Dymond, Tunkhannock, Debbie Kutch, Clifford; and Chelsea Martin, Rachel Madeira, and
Christine McCarthy, all from Dallas. The artwork may be viewed at Sue Hand's Imagery, 35 Main
Street, Dallas during a Meet-the-Artists reception on Friday evening, August 21 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
An informal gallery discussion of the summer program will be introduced by Sue Hand at 7:00 p.m.
Gullibility
Coast Guard Veterans Association formed in NEPA
Photo/story by: Sandy Peoples
News Correspondent
By: Paul Rodda
Actually, Bobby wasn’t
altogether bad, except that every
time he and I got to do anything
without some adult looking over
our shoulder that summer, it
turned our poorly. That is, for me.
He did carry a set of unusual
credentials, what with being older
and bigger than I was, and having
just been let out of Reform
School, and having an insatiable
appetite for doing stuff I’d never
think of on my own. And he
loved to show off.
We went nearly everywhere
barefoot. The oily mud in the
sawgrass flats was cool ooze
between our toes, and the sand
was gritty and full of broken
shells and other stuff. In the heat
of the day, shiny black tar
squeezed up out of the cracks in
the road. If you stepped in it, it
stuck on your skin, and made
adults yell at you to not track that
stuff into the house. Bobby liked
to chew the goo, because it made
his teeth look scary, and
eventually, he could chew it like
gum. I tried it on a “dare”, but spit
it out in favor of the yellow sap
oozing out of the pine tree. That
stuff had to be collected before it
turned hard and white, and it
tasted like turpentine for a while,
but it turned a really neat pink
color and stopped sticking to
your teeth as you chewed it. Aunt
Maggie thought it improved my
breath, too. Once it got pink, you
couldn’t park it anywhere, like
bubble gum, because it got hard
and fell off the furniture.
Just as an after thought, you
didn’t want to get either the tar or
the sap into your hair, because the
adults were going to get the
scissors
and
make
loud
comments about a lack of brains
in the family as they clipped out
big chunks real close to your
On May 6, 2009, a group of
individuals who served in the
U.S. Coast Guard formed an
association with just five
members, and now report that
the group has already grown to
26 members. The membership
is comprised of a cross section
of
commissioned
and
noncommissioned officers and
warrant and petty officers.
Membership in the group is
available to all active, retired
and honorably discharged Coast
Guard and Coast Guard Reserve
Personnel.
“The meetings bring out a
spirit of camaraderie that we
have all been looking for,” said
Charles Bartlett, secretary of the
newly formed organization.
“President Neil Morrison and I
have discussed putting this
group together for a number of
years, and this year, we are
pleased and proud that it has
finally come together.”
“At the moment, we are
looking for jackets that we will
have our Coast Guard emblem
put on and our NEPA
designation,” said Morrison.
“We meet once a month at the
Members of the NEPA Coast Guard Veterans Association are pictured from left, seated: Link
Lindquist, W. Wyoming; John Sidorek, Dallas; William Shaffer, Dallas; Neil Morrison, Pringle; Lynn
Sheehan, Dallas; Wil Toole, Pittston. Standing: Conrad Welitchko, Dallas; Chester Kulesa, Scranton;
Bob Youngblood, Hanover Twp., Gene Worowski, Old Forge; Raymond Sobota, Forty Fort; Edwin
Johnson, Dallas; Winfield Silsby, Pringle; Dan Levitsky, Dallas; Joe Katchko, Edwardsville; Dan
Bartley, Lehman. Other members not present for the photo: Charles Bartlett, Secretary, Dallas;
Robert Terpak, Bear Creek; Frank Martin, Wilkes-Barre; George Thomas, Old Forge; Ed Morgan,
Pringle; John Kearns, White Haven; Frank Czock, Swoyersville; Mike D'Esopo, Dallas.
American Legion at Harveys
Lake. We invited new members
to join our group.”
The elected officers of the
group are: Neil Morrison,
President; William R. Shaffer,
Vice President; Charles E.
Bartlett, secretary; Chester J.
Kulesa, Asst. Secretary; John G.
Sidorek, Treasurer; Raymond
J.Sobota, Esquire, Legal Advisor;
Lynn
Sheehan,
Activities Chairman; and John
Kerns, Publicity Chairman.
The Coast Guard, one of the
country’s five armed services,
can trace its history back to 1790
when the first Congress
authorized its formation when
Alexander
Hamilton
was
Secretary of the Treasury. In
times of peace, they operate as
part of the Department of
Homeland Security responsible
for enforcing our laws at sea,
protecting
the
marine
environment and our coastline
and ports, and saving lives. In
wartime, or at the direction of
the President, they serve under
the Department of the Navy.
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy
is located on picturesque
grounds at New Haven,
Connecticut.
scalp. Bobby got a lot of
attention, the day he got his hand
and his hair stuck at the same
time, mostly on purpose. Aunt
Maggie poured kerosene on him,
and threatened to ignite him, if he
ever did it again. He seemed a bit
quiet during the evening, and
didn’t smell so good, either.
He perked up the next
morning, as we went out to scrap
some crabs out toward the mouth
of creek. Where the creek met the
bay, there was a longish concrete
wall running out into the water,
and the sand piled up to different
depths on either side. The tide
hadn’t turned yet, so we lazed
around, looking for shells, and
anything else of interest. There
were fascinating little holes in
the cool hard sand, and every
once in a while, there would be a
little fountain of water squirt out
of
one of them.
“Piss
clam”, said Bobby, and dug
down into the sand with a stick,
and pulled out a small clam,
which he opened with my knife
and slurped down in one gulp,
smacking his lips and exclaiming
about its high quality. “Want
one?” “Nope”. “I double dare
ya”. “I double dare ya”. “I don’t
like them that much.” “Betcha
never even tried one. Here, don’t
chew it, just suck it down. It
won’t bite you.” It was mutual; it
didn’t bite me, and I didn’t bite it,
and it left a terrible taste in my
mouth and all the way to my
stomach, which indicated it
didn’t want another one.
“Nothing like a good smoke
after a swell lunch. Have one.”
After a few weak “nopes”, I
accepted a white paper tube full
of tobacco from a dark green
packet with a red bulls eye on the
front. (Lucky Strike Green had
not yet ‘gone to war’, and the
acronym LS/MFT was yet to be
intoned on the radio.) Bobby’s
shorts were too wet to strike the
kitchen match on, so he lighted us
up after using the concrete wall.
He showed me how to blow rings
of smoke, just like the big
billboard on Times Square,
meanwhile making sure that I
sucked on the tube, and didn’t try
to blow through it. He then
launched a treatise on the relative
values of available brands of
cigarettes, setting Luckies and
Chesterfields high, and Camels at
the bottom of his sophisticated
rating system. It was apparently
well known among pre-teen
smokers, that Camels had more
in them than fine tobacco.
The smoke did not soothe the
little clam in my stomach. It
decided to return to the sand, and
I was relieved to help it go.
Bobby nonchalantly tossed his
butt into the water, took one look
at me, and manned the oars back
up to the dock. He even helped
me walk up to the back door,
before disappearing for a couple
of hours. By the time he showed
up in the kitchen, I’d recounted
the adventures of the day to my
mother,
who
looked
contemplative, albeit not very
supportive. I didn’t eat anything
until breakfast.
As for shellfish; I couldn’t get
one past my nose until after being
discharged from the Army. And I
couldn’t smoke a second
cigarette until College. So, the
day Bobby made me sick as a dog
may not have been so bad, after
all.
Lake Silkworth Area Lions Club Presents Young Leaders New instrument music teacher - marching
band director at Lake-Lehman
in Service Awards
The Lake
Silkworth
Area
Lions Club have
selected
seven
students from the
Lake Lehman High
School to receive the
Lions
Young
Leaders in Service
Awards by Lions
Clubs International.
Designed
to
encourage youth to
serve
in
their
community,
the
awards are presented
to young people who
complete 50 or 100 Pictured are: Alora Russell, Lion Kelvin Swanger, Lion Lee Sikora, Eric Bella
hours of community and Daniel Bennett.
service in a 12month period. The local Lions June 10th at the Lake-Lehman fact, ‘We Serve’ is our motto.”
The Lake Silkworth Area
Young Leaders in Service High School. Each recipient
Awards recipients are: Gold Seal received a letter and certificate Lions Club is part of the world’s
Awards for 100 Hours of from Lions Clubs International. largest service club association.
Service - Eric Bella (over 350 “Lions believe it is important for Founded in 1917, Lions Clubs
hours), Amanda Kocher (over young people to experience the International has 1.4 million
500 hours) Kallie Root, Alora rewards of helping their members in more than 44,500
Russell and John Sweeny - community,” says Lion Shelly clubs in approximately 185
Silver Seal Awards for 50 Hours Stefanowicz,
Lions
Club countries and geographical
of Service - Daniel Bennett and President. “Young people who areas. Lions are men and women
Megan Malkemes.
volunteer become adults who who join together to serve
The awards were presented serve,
and service is the community and humanitarian
during Moving Up Day on primary focus of Lions clubs. In causes.
have fun! The music students as
well as the band parents are
pleased to welcome her to their
school and look forward to a
long, successful relationship.
Ms. Kristin Barrick has
recently accepted the position of
Instrumental Music Teacher /
Marching Band Director for the
award-winning Lake-Lehman
Jr/Sr High School Band.
Ms. Barrick is originally from
Quakertown, Pennsylvania. She
graduated from the West Chester
University of Pennsylvania with
a Bachelor’s Degree in Music
Education. Having participated
as well as worked with several
outstanding bands, Ms. Barrick
brings much experience and
enthusiasm to Lake-Lehman and
is excited to begin working with
the children. Her goal for the
upcoming season is to produce
a well-rounded program that the
students can succeed with and
Roast Pork Dinner
& Bake Sale
planned
Loyalville United Methodist
Church is sponsoring a dinner on
Saturday, August 8, 2009,
serving 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM.
Adults - $8/Children under 12 $3.50. Take-outs available - call
ahead or leave a message with
your name, telephone number
and number of dinners and the
time you wish to pickup. Call
477-3521
Solomon earns
President List
Honors
Luzerne County Community
College recently announced that
James Solomon, son of Harry
and Dawn Traver, Noxen,
finished the Spring 2009
semester with a 4.0 GPA that
earned him Presidents List
Honors.
James also received
recognition from The United
Honor Societies of Luzerne
County Community College by
being inducted into the Phi Theta
Kappa Honors Society. His
achievements were based upon
exceptional
scholarship,
leadership,
service,
and
fellowship
throughout
his
freshman year.
Phi Theta Kappa membership
is extended to students who have
completed 12 credit hours of
course work leading to a degree
in which they have a GPA of 3.5
or higher.
Solomon is currently
working at Tobyhanna Army
Depot this summer through the
college’s
Student
Career
Experience Program (SCEP).
Elemental and Angelic Therapy with
Angela DeMuro
We clean our homes so why not
clean our energy?
Space clearing has been practiced
for years by Native American
Indians,
Spiritualists,
Wiccans,
Shamans and, in my opinion, the
Catholic Church…what do you think
they are doing when their swinging
that incense around the church. It is a
simple yet effective way to clear and
energize a space and yourself as well
and spring seems like the perfect time
to begin this ritual for yourself. I find
this practice necessary when moving
into a new residence, or if people
have come to visit, when they have
left I would like their energy to be gone as well.
Clapping: - Clapping stirs up stale and stagnant energy. Starting at
the main entrance, begin clapping with hands outstretched. Move
slowly around the perimeter of the room. Start by squatting close to
the floor, and end with your hands over your head. Focus on cluttered
areas. Be sure to clap around microwave ovens, computers,
televisions, and other electrical equipment. Don't overlook corners.
To be very thorough, you may open cabinets and closets and clap
inside them as well.
Music –Healing music is another way to clear a space, and in the
process create a soothing environment. There are several cd’s on the
market that are Reiki inspired. Such as: Zen Meditation by Lifescapes;
Reiki Whale Song by Kamal; Koyasano Reiki Sound Healing by
Deuter. I am sure if you Google these titles (I Google everything, I
use it like it is a magic 8 ball), you will find sites that you will be able
to order them online.
On a little side note; these selections were also approved by my 10
month old son, whom has slept quite soundly to each of these cd’s
since birth.
When you have finished you space clearing ritual, extinguish all
candles. It is highly recommended that you leave the rock salt in place
for a 24 hour period, or at least as long as possible and then just
dispose of the salt after use.
You may notice, as you walk through your space that objects
seem to sparkle, colors seem brighter, and rooms seem to have taken
on an overall glow and the mood of the space seems calmer. This is
the result of successfully clearing out stale, stagnant and negative
energy.
Keep in mind you can also clear unwanted or negative energy from
yourself too, simply smudge yourself with sage, in the same way you
clear a room. Say you have spent some time with very negative
people or were in a negative low vibration place, you can clear it by
smudging yourself. Afterwards you will feel lighter, positive and
energized.
Now … you are saying to yourself, “I don’t have time for this” .
OK, in a pinch, (yes I am a busy Mom too) … here is the ultra quickie
way to clear … hire someone else to do it: Arch Angel Michael. Call
on him and his legion of light to clear all unwanted stagnant and
negative energy from you living space and to take any earthbound
spirits (also energy) that may have attached them to either your home
or you to the light.
Angela DeMuro is an accomplished illustrator, writer and medium
whom is attuned to the Master level of Reiki and the Advanced Level
of IET. She lives in a cozy, magical farmhouse build in the 1920’s
located in Shavertown, Pennsylvania with her life partner Douglas
and
their
three
youngest
children.
Visit
her
at:
www.angelademuroart.com.
Rotary Club of Dallas installs new officers and board members
The Dallas Rotary Club officers and board members for the 2009-2010 service year were recently
installed at a dinner meeting held at the Appletree Terrace, Newberry Estate, Dallas. They are from left,
seated: Board Member Todd Buckley, Vice President Ken Chapple, President Sandy Peoples, President
Elect Paul Saxon, District Governor Nominee Buddy O’Malia. Standing: Past President Gary Booth,
Secretary Randy Loyd, Board Member Linda Kane, Board Member Melissa Saxon, Treasurer George
Bacon, Assistant District Governor and Board Member Jerry Reisch, Past District Governor Paul
Muczynski, Assistant District Governor at Large Art Peoples.
The Dallas Rotary Club is always looking for new members to join in the activities and community
service projects available year round. This year Rotary Clubs in the United States and around the world
will be celebrating Rotary’s 106th anniversary of its founding. The Dallas Rotary Club was founded in
1927. The Rotary Club of Dallas meets every Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. at Pickett’s Charge
Restaurant, Rt. 415, Dallas. Membership inquiries may be made at the Rotary food booths at the
Luzerne County Fall Fair and the Dallas Harvest Festival, or any Thursday evening at Pickett’s Charge.
Join in the fun and fellowship and serve your community at the same time. Visit us online at:
www.dallasrotaryclub.com.
Area youth wash cars for cans and jars for the food pantry
Pictured in front of the Newell gas truck from left to right are: Autumn Gallagher, Allie Bruch,
Rebecca Stull, Emily Gleco, Courtney Wychock, Sarah Bilby, DJ Wychock, Jordan Stravolo, and
Maggie Murphy. Individuals from Camp Orchard Hill also helped with the event later in the day.
The youth group from Huntsville Christian Church in the Back Mountain helped raise more than 400
pounds of food and more than $200 to support the work of the Back Mountain Food Pantry by washing
cars at Newell's Fuel Service, Trucksville, on Saturday, July 18.
Meadows looks for “Helping Hands”
The Volunteer Department at the Meadows Nursing &
Rehabilitation Center, Dallas, is looking for volunteers who are able
to donate a few hours to help escort residents in wheel chairs to our
in-house Physical Therapy and Beauty / Barber Shop on a substitute
basis. Placements are mornings from 9:30 a.m. to shortly after noon.
Wheel chair training is provided.
Escort positions are also available in the Activities Department
that provide socials, religious services, and therapeutic programs for
residents daily. Placements are available for mornings, afternoons
and some evenings. Volunteers are needed who enjoy singing,
playing the piano or other instruments to entertain residents.
Church, college and service groups are also welcome to explore
volunteer opportunities at the Meadows. For information call 6758600, extension 195.
Call 674-7772 to advertise.
Back Mountain
Community News
Do you have
issues?
Join us - Celebrate
Recovery, Dallas Baptist Church
located at Briarcrest and
Harveys Lake Highway. Come
& turn over your hurts, hang-ups
and habits. Thursdays at 6:45
p.m.
Call 639-5099 for more
information.

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