6 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, February 20, 1991 “COMMUNITY ~ Anew B. Levy & Son shoe store ll be opening next month in the Dallas Shopping Center. The store I occupy 8,500 square feet in the former IGA building, which is rrently being completely reno- «vated into retail store space. An- ther 6,000 square feet will be wailable in the existing building d the shopping center's owners Project Fitness’ In this modern day of Nintendo, nulti-channel cable television and ecific programming for children, here is at least one man who is naking an effort to get children ay from the television set and ack on their feet. In fact, Kristo- her Kotch'’s program will not only et the kids off the couch but it will terally keep them hopping, ~ Kotch has opened a Back Moun- tain center which features an exer- cise program for children ages 8- ess” will help make children fit oth physically and mentally. “I have worked 11 years as an ercise and fitness specialist and ave seen many adults who are verweight and out of shape,” Kotch d recently. “If we can educate the children then maybe we can t to the problem before it starts.” ~~ Kotch believes that improving the attitudes of children towards tness will show them that fitness | is more than simply good for them. “If we show them that fitness an be fun then maybe they will ‘make an effort to keep fit the rest of heir lives,” he said. Kotch said there is not a lot of inspiration for children to exercise oday. “If you look at some of the tistics you will see that children not exercising,” he said. “Today children come home from chool and immediately sit down front of the television instead of ing something active, like going utside with some friends.” ~ Kotch said that parents must ce the initiative to get children way from television. “Statistics how that kids spend 24 hours a ‘week watching television. If we can ake some of that time and get hem active then we will be helping 0 get them fit,” he said. Other areas where fitness sup- ort is lacking is in the schools and government, according to lotch. “There is only one state that squires students to take phys- he said, “so we can see where 1e dilemma is starting.” “We have to get children inter- d in fitness and if a child goes school where phys-ed is not ed daily then we have to find atis where Kotch believes his can help. Children aged can sign up to work out three 0 ‘he program, which lasts ap- ximately 45 minutes, consists 2. He believes that “Project: Fit- - {OW IT WILL LOOK - An artist's rendering shows how the former IGA market ilding in the Dallas Shopping Center will look when renovations are complete. plan to add 10,000 square feet more space in the near future. “That has historically been one of the strongest shopping centers we've been involved with,” said George Nicholson of Humford Equities, the leasing agency. Nicholson said renovations to the former food market were the first of three stages of develop- ment. The second will be to add 10,000 square feet of space by connecting the renovated building to the main center and the last stage will install a new facade on the entire facility. “It's going to be a complete facelift,” Nicholson said February 8. YOUNGSTERS GETTING FIT - Kris Kotch (left) helps Michael Miller on the rowing machine at the Project Fitness center in Dallas. Melisa Howell looks on as she works out on the stair » climber (Post Photo/Rich Johnson) | of a warm-up, stretching, aerobic and strengthening workouts, a cool-down, more stretching and some fitness education. * Kotch says that the main idea given to the children is to enjoy working out. “I try to keep it on a fun level and the children seem to be excited about it because they are having fun,” he said. This kind of program has been successful in some bigger cities, according to Kotch. He believes that it will also be accepted in this area. The program started here at the beginning of the year in the Back Mountain and Kotch describes it as “moderately successful. I have talked to some area pediatricians and they are excited about it,” he said. : Class size is limited to 10 which helps create a more personalized workout, according to Kotch. Another important part of the program is education for the chil- dren. “After we do our workout we talk about certain aspects of keep- ing theirlives healthy,” said Kotch. “I talk with them about snacks, fat, and cholesterol, and I tell them what happens when they exercise.” This coaching has not only helped the children but has im- pressed the parents of some of the kids who are enrolled in the pro- am. “The kids arelearninga lot here,” said Shirley Barrett of Forty-Fort. “They not only learn about exer- cise but also how to eat and what is good for them and I really like that.” las High School is seeking dresses for the following class- tes. Please contact Jennifer rris Withers at 675-0360 or write Midland Drive, Dallas, Pa. 612. Allan Lahr, Terry McGee, Linda eter, Joanne Williams, Reba Marilyn Shemanski, Arlene Cook, Charles Hoffecker, Joseph Hazelt- ine, Kathleen Knepp, Leslie Fried- man, Gwynneth Whitehouse, Deborah Bessmer, Warren Boyes, Jr., Candice Wismer, Daniel Shan- non, Debra Race, Charlene Demmy, Mark Hicks, John Kon- savage, Jr. Also, Richard Kohler, Nancy A A Ere (dt Barrett said that Kotch talks to the children on their level and added, “he is very good with the children.” Virginia Howell of Dallas agreed. “I think this is terrific; the kids love it and that makes them willing to come.” Howell said that her grand- daughter attends the program and said “...she loves it.” The children echoed theremarks of their elders. “I really like it,” said 8-year-old Michael Miller of Dallas. “I saw all the machines in hereand I thought that this would be something I would like to do.” Michael said that he has learned a lot from the program and is “...Jlearning to be slim and healthy." Martin Barrett, 8, also said that the workout machines caught his eye. “This is fun,” he said. “I like everything we do.” Melissa Howell said that she was “overwhelmed” when she first saw all the machines but is glad she is part of the program. “I am learning a lot and we are having a lot of fun.” Kotch is pleased with the pro- gram thus far and is hoping to expand in the future. “The Back Mountain is an ideal place for me and I am hoping to become part of the community through growth,” he said. The program is located in the Gordon Business Center on Me- morial Highway. Anyone interested in getting involved can contact Kotch at 675-2116. Roberts, Debra Palonis, Bonnie Farber, Joanne Gensel, James Grieves, Jo-Anne Shonk, Sheldon Schell, John Kiefer, Eva Jonsson Nicholas, Glenda Larson. Find your next new car in The Dallas Post The B. Levy company was founded in 1888 by Benjamin Levy, as a wholesaler of footwear. The fourth generation of the family, Bernard and Benjamin Levy, now head the company. B. Levy oper- ates 27 retail locations, including one in Kingston, one in Wilkes- Barre and two in the Scranton area. Additional stores will connect a new B. Levy Shoe store, on the right, with the present shopping center, which will be remodeled. . Levy Shoes to anchor Dallas Shopping Center expansion But the company hasn't left its roots. “B. Levy is not just a retail company,” explained Clyde Croft, general manager, recently. “It began as a wholesale company and it still is, selling to stores through- out the country.” Croft said B. Levy is also a direct importer of footwear and operates shoe departments within several larger stores. Gate of Heaven taking orders for pierogi sale up to Feb. 24 Ruth Farris, president of the Altar and Rosary Society an- nounced that the society would be selling homemade pierogies. There will be a choice of potato and cheese, cabbage or farmers cheese. Price, $3.50 a dozen. All orders must be made by Prescription Service * + Greeting Cards 675-1191 = & v ) ¥ * - Sunday February 24. Pick up date is Friday March 1, between 2-5:30 p.m. in the church auditorium. Orders may be made by calling Nancy Parsons 675-4486; Barbara Strazdus 675-1579 or Mary Dar- ling 675-2080. ~ Cookies— (continued from page 1) wow ¥ there were fewer folks at home when the girls could go out door to door, with so many working women. Safety factors limited their face-to-facesolicitations. This year, this has been compounded by the general state of the world. A shortfall of this magnitude means $13,510.80, (for 10,008 boxes), and $71,760.60, (for 53,156 boxes), to Penn's Woods Council. The Cookie Sale accounts for more than 75% of the funding needed to support the total Council program. Penn's Woods Council receives only, some 20% of the total budget from seven United Way organizations and they manage only to maintain the level of giving of previous years, so as costs rise, the Girl Scouts must raise more money for them-, selves. 4 The Girl Scout program offers all kinds of opportunities for girls to grow, practice leadership, learn new skills. And in times of turmoil, it offers stability, and ways for girls’ to learn to handle anxiety. But it! does take funds to keep the pro- gram going. : . Currently, Penn's Woods Coun-' cilis working on The Right To Reads contemporary issue, collectnd) books and training storytellers to take reading into neighborhoods across the Council. In the Spring, neighborhoods will be planting trees at their Neighborhood Events’ as part of another contemporary issue Earth Matters, and the Council theme of Forever Green. The Girl Scouts always respond to community needs whatever they may be. 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