The Lake-Lehman School District, in conjunction with long range planning sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, will begin its ‘““needs assessment’’ during the week of May 6. “Needs assessment’ is a continous process used to Girl Scout #ews by Frances A. Sabaluski Six troops from the Back i received awards ursday from the Wilkes- Barre Junior Women’s Club Bicentennial Craft Contest for Girl Scouts. A total of 28 enteries were judged. Eight in the Brownie (7-8) level, seventeen in the Junior (9- 11) level and three in the Cadette (12-14) level. Following the judges inspection, a panel of Club members voted on. com- memorative, honorable mention awards. The following awards were then presented. The craft best suited to the theme of the contest: Brownie = Troop 948- Hunlock Creek-an em- broidered = unbleached muslin wall-hanging titled, “This is My Country”. Junior Troop 610-Sweet Valley-a crocheted granny- square afghan in the Betsy Ross Flag Design. ares Mention- '®rownie Troop 611- Lehman-Jumping-Jack doll. Junior Troop 705- Trucksville-a red-white- blue afghan. Junior Troop 712-Trucksville-an em- broidered burlap wall- hanging. Awards for first, second and third place were then announced. Cadette level: 1st place-Sweet Valley-Trp 349 a replica of a log cabin, complete with sleeping loft, furniture and a miniture bed quilt. 2nd place-Plains-Trp 807-a 3x6 foot wall hanging featuring the cutline of each of the 13 KR sauce outings, etc. determine needs and projected programs. In order to accomplish this developed by the needs assessment ‘study committee. A random sampling of parents, students, community members, and teachers were selected. Administrators and school board members were also included. in the sampling. Every recipient of the sampling will be asked to comblete the questionnaire and return by May 17. Every answer will be tabulated and the results compiled. When complete, the information will be presented to the long range community advisory committee. The information that is received from these questionnaires will be used to develop goals in the area of programs and services. colonies complete with state abbreviation and date of admission to.the union. 3rd place-W. Nanticoke- Trp. 519-a pink and turquoise crocheted afghan. Junior level: 1st place- W. Hazelton-Trp 233-apple dolls completely dressed set of three in a room setting. The man doll was seated on a chair and holding a banjo. 2nd place- Trucksville-Trp. 630-a woven hoop rug. Done on a hula-hoop as a substitute for the once used wagon wheel rim. 3rd place- Plymouth-Trp. 600 a patch- work quilt with red wool knotting. Brownie level: 1st place- Trp. 675 Kingston-Large cotton wall hanging with appliqued designs. 2nd place-Drums-Trp 213-a felt pillow in the style of a Betsy Ross Flag. 3rd place- Mountaintop-a small hanging. Other troops and crafts at the contest were: Sweet Valley-Jr. Trp. 348-a turtle patchwork pillow. Trucksville-Jr. Trp. 628- stuffed toy bunny with embroidered features. Nuangola-Jr. Trp. 326-a dried flower table decoration. Mountaintop- Jr. Trp 806-apple doll. Plains-Jr Trp 953-a pat- chwork crib blanket. Wyoming-Jr Trp. 940-red and white finished with blue em- broidery. Luzerne-Jr Trp 689- / 16 oz. ’13.95 12 oz. Embroidered soft felt alphabet = blocks. Larksville-Jr Trp 673-a with a crocheted rug. Hughestown-Jr Trp 939-a red-white-blue drip trimmed candle. Exeter- Jr Trp 864-stuffed toy duck with embroidered features. Wilkes-Barre-Jr Trp 823- rag doll. Dupont-Brn Trp 904:1 red and 1 white yarn doll with blue trim. Mountaintop-Brn Trp 331-a purple striped pillow with fringe. Dupont-Brn Trp 871-a red-white-blue God’s eye decoration. Judges for the contest were Marie Chorpa, manager of the VIP Yarn Shop. Mrs. Betty Moran from the Shamrock House Craft Shop. Mrs. Moran appears on Channel 44 and demonstrates and teaches crafts. = Mrs. Martin Stahley-art teacher at Wyoming Valley Area. Teaches adult education classes and is chairperson of the Wyoming Junior Women’s Club Art Department and the Bicentennial Department. Troops had represen- tatives from their troops attending as well as Field Director Mrs. Carolyn Herre and Mrs. Batey of the Internal Services Committee of the Penns Woods Girl Scout Council present at the contest. The first prize awarded to each age level was a red-white and blue money bag containing 25 = silver dollars. The crafts are now on display in the lobby of the Wilkes-Barre office of the PryRetiets epee TILT RE TIENEN! — "e the United Penn Bank. Mrs. Peg Cartier, recently named ‘‘Hidden Heroine’’ for Dallas Neigh- borhood 24, was honored recently when Bishop J. Carroll McCormick of Scranton awarded her the “Diocesan St. Anne Medal and Award” for her ex- ceptional work for youth in the field of scouting. The Back Mountain can be proud to have her as a neighbor and friend. Brownie Troop 696, Gate of Heaven, recently was visited by Mr. Gdosky of the Penna. Game Com- mission. He presented a film on wild life and displayed various animal skins and gave a discussion on the preservation of wildlife. The girls also received many informative booklets on the subject. and Ambulance was en- joyed by the girls when “Mr. Bob’’ Besecker conducted a tour for the troop. The fire trucks, ambulance and first aid equipment were explained in detail. Besecker allowed time for questions and answers and then en- couraged the girls to practice fire drills in their homes. For Easter the troop made pinecone bunnies and the girls are now planning a kite flying party. at Frances Slocum Park. Troop leaders are Mrs. Mary Ann Thompson and Charlotte Kindler. Bi FZERIA ins A. oP All You Can Eat ¢ i a mann ye ¥ | i The Dallas Water Company has filed a recomputation of its state tax surcharge with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission under the Commissions State Tax Adjustment Procedure- Order dated March 10, Bicentennial Members of the Back Mountain Bicentennial Council met Monday night at College Misericordia to continue plans for the Back Mt. Bicentennial weekend, June 4-6. Howard Grossman reported that the council has received assistance from the area clubs for the festival booths. He also stated that anyone wishing to volunteer time could do so by writing to Box 1976, Dallas Post Office. Tickets for the June 4 dinner were distributed. The dinner will be served from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets are $4 for adults 1970. Accordingly, the sur- charge for water service after April 10, 1976, will remain at 2.9 per- cent, rather than the rate stated in a former news release. PAGE THREE ‘Old, not so at Prince Final preparations are ‘underway for the annual antique show at Prince of Peace Church, Dallas. Mrs. Jerome Cohen is heading this year’s event, which features that which is old, not so old, and lovely in the way of furniture, dolls, china, silver and glass in our nation’s history. In addition to the an- tiques there will be a display in a flea mart. Plants and items of in- terest will be shown by the women of the church. Tickets may be pur- chased at the door on the days of the show, May 4 and 5, or from any member of the church family. A snack bar will feature homemade pastries, soup, sandwiches and platters. Auxiliary plans square dance May 8 The Ladies Auxiliary of the Dallas Fire and Am- bulance Inc. are spon- soring a square dance Saturday, May 8 at the Dallas Senior High School. Caller for the dance will be Red Jones and music will be provided by the Polka Dukes. Dancing is from 9 p.m. until midnight and everyone is welcome to attend. Tickets may be purchased from any auxiliary member or at the door the night of the dance. The Back Mountain Cultural Center’s Program on food preservation is and $2 for 'children. Children under four years of age will be admitted free of charge. So far 30 commitments for booths have been weekend is being developed through con- tributions from businesses, local governments, and others; and the sales of coins. The silver coins have been received and persons may order them through Box 1976, Dallas, Pa. 18612. The council will hold its next meeting, Monday, May 17, 7:30 p.m. at Kennedy Lounge, College DESSERTS Apple Pie Jello Parfait Cherry Pie Strawberry Cream Pie Ice Cream Rt. 6 Tunkhannock Dinner Served Noon -6 p.m. 836-2151 APPETIZERS Fresh Fruit Cup | Chilled Tomato Juice BEVERAGES Coffee Tea Sanka Milk { scheduled for Wednesday, 7. p.m. at: College Misericordia. Josephine Misericordia. The executive group of the council will meet, May 12. Subscribe to the Post Kotch, Penn State Ex- tension Services, will demonstrate the ways of preserving foods, including drying,. inthe '‘Ad- ministration Building, Room 406. The demonstration is part of a series of lectures on family living developed by the service to help homemakers acquire new skills. £ FINES TARTAR SAUCE ON OR POTATO SALA SWISS LAD PLATTER D STEAK, SE, LETTUCE, TOASTED RYE BUN, Pp FRENCH FRIES kes-Barre
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