a NL rr @ _ nounces that applications are still Bh Bh ah Je Sa " weeks during the summer. ® “Girl Scout 'Spring Gift Expo’ The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, March 16, 1994 7 Host families needed this summer for Irish children Charles Boyle, area coordina- tor, and Millie Elliott, local chair- person of Project Children, an- being accepted for this year's - program. Under the program host fami- "lies accept a child from Northern Ireland into their homes for six The visit gives the children a chance to experience six weeks of peace and contentment from the fearsome Penn's Woods Girl Scout Coun- cil will present its Spring Gift Expo at the Granada Ballroom of the Howard Johnson Hotel, 500 Kid- der Street, Wilkes-Barre from noon to 5 p.m. March 26 and 27. The event offers the commu- _ nity an opportunity to shop for unique gift items for Easter, gradu- ation, or spring showers and - weddings. It features crafts, jew- ‘Dallas girl named National “Youth Director in horse club Wendy Wallo of Dallas has recently been elected by the American Junior Paint Horse Association as a National Youth Director for 1994-1995, Zone 7, of 16 Northeastern states and Canadian Providences: Connecti- cut, Delaware, District of Colum- bia, Maine, Maryland, Massachu- setts, New Hampshire, New Jer- sey, New York, Ontario, Penn- syvlania, Quebec, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia and West Vir- ginia. Wendy is vice president of the Showin’ Blue 4-H Club at Borrow- dale Acres, a member of the PA. ‘Paint Horse Association, the Gar- den State Paint Horse Club and the Northeastern Pennsylvania Horseman's Association. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wallo and is a sixth grade student at Gate of Heaven - School in Dallas. lifestyle that no child should have to endure. Airand land transportation are arranged and provided by the local divison of Project Children. Applications may be obtained from Charlie Boyle by calling 443- 8539, Millie Elliott at 825-6241 or Joe McAndrew at 655-0154. Applications are also available by writing to: Project Children, P.O. Box 2735, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703. elry, plants and flowers. There is still room for addi- tional vendors who would like to participate in this showcase for unusual gifts. Contact Joyce Zeveney at Penn's Woods Girl “Scout Council, 10 South Sher- man Street, Wilkes-Barre 18702 or by calling 717-829-2631 for more information. WENDY WALLO 16 Carverton Road, Trucksville call Ahead Je TSRPRTI]0) Eat in or Take Out Try Our Wings! Mon.: 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Tues., Wed., Thurs.: 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm Fri.: 11:00 am - 12:00 Midnight Sat.: 12:30 pm - 12:00 Midnight « Sun.: 2:00 pm - 11:00 pm First Affiliated Securities a dba of Bishop Saxony Gager éx sociales COLLEGE FUNDING PROGRAMS IRA & IRA ROLLOVERPLANS PERSONAL & CORPORATE RETIREMENT PLANS SLT Cs REGISTERED PRINCIPAL MEMBER SIPC, SIA, NASD Committed Jo Serving Your Best Interest FINANCIAL PLANNING INDIVIDUAL MONEY MANAGEMENT Tax EXEMPT & TAX DIFFERED INVESTMENTS DAFFODIL DAYS OF HOPE — The Back Mountain Daffodil Days Committee is, from left: Diana Kovacs, Karolina Cimochowski, Marilyn Glogowski and Mayclair McCarthy. Daffodils will be sold at the following Back Mountain locations First Eastern Bank (Dallas), Franklin First Federal (Dallas), First Fidelity (Shavertown), Mellon Bank (Dallas) and PNC Bank (Dallas). Daffodil Days flower sale starts in area March 21 The American Cancer Society Daffodil Days will begin March 21. Bunches of 10 flowers will sell for $5 ata number of sites through- out the Back Mountain. More than 28,000 daffodils will be sold this week raising more than $110,000 to fund local programs for cancer research, education and patient services. Daffodils will be sold March 25 in the Back Mountain at First Eastern Bank, Franklin First, Mellon Bank, First Fidelity Bank and PNC Bank. The American Cancer Society needs volunteers to help with daffodil sales. More than 28,000 daffodils will be sold in the Wyo- ming Valley and volunteers are needed to help the American Cancer Society raise the more than $110,000 expected from thisyear’s sales. Those interested in putting their time and talents to good use and spreading hope and good cheer to cancer patients during daffodil days may call the American Can- cer Society at 825-7763. Flea market vendor spaces available Vendor spaces are open for the Trucksville United Methodist Women's flea market , to be held at the church's educational building on Church Roac August 6 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Evelyn Roberts is the coordinator of this event. Space is limited and will be awarded on a first come basis. Spaces may ge reserved by contacting the church office, 696-3897 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by writing to: Trucksville United Methodist Women, 40 Knob Hill Road, Trucksville, PA 18708-9683. Registration forms will be promptly sent. Rain date for the Flea Market is August 13, 1994. Norm Gavlick announces his 120th district candidacy Norm Gavlick, a Kingston resi- dent and local businessman re- cently announced that he is Republican Candidate for the seat in the 120th District of the Penn- sylvania House of Representatives. Gavlick, 35, is a native of Wyo- ming Valley. The 120th District includes Dallas Borough and Dallas and Kingston Townships. As an active local business- man, Gavlick favors lowering the corporate Net Income Tax, the Capital Stock and Franchise Tax, and reinstating the Net Operating Loss Carry Forward Provision in order to bring full-time jobs with good wages to the Commonwealth. He also favors reform of the state welfare system and Workers Compensation. He believes that the people of Pennsylvania should have the right of initiative, referendum and recall. He said he will call for full ac- countability and disclosure of the WAM fund (walking around money), as well as changing the method of distributing the funds. Gavlick is the Regional Man- ager for Action Personnel Services in Wilkes-Barre. Prior to that he worked in human resources at a large international footwear manufacturer based in Wilkes- Barre. He is a graduate of Bishop Hoban High School and King's College. He is currently the presi- dent of the Tri County Personnel Association and has also served as vice president and secretary. NORM GAVLICK He is also a member of the Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Com- merce, serving on various com- mitteea. He is a member of the Wilkes-Barre Employer Advisory Council, the National Association of Temporary Services and a board member of the Pennsylvania Superintendents and Foremans Association of the Shoe Industry. Additionally, Gavlick is married to the for- mer Janice Mihoch. They have one son, Jeremy. Audubon Society hosts wildflower lecture John Fridman, Susquehanna Riverlands naturalist, will present a slide show and talk, “Wildflower: Fact and Folklore,” at the next general membership meeting of the Greater Wyoming Valley Audubon Society. Northeastern Pennsylvania's many varied habitats, ranging from the Susquehanna River floodplain to the rocky peaks of the mountains, support their own distinct plant population, including many beautiful wildflowers. Mr. Fridman's talk will cover species common to focal woodlands and fields and rarer varieties, many of whose wetland habitats are under constant threat from development.. The meeting will be held on Monday, March 21 at the Dallas United Methodist Church on Church St., in Dallas at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served following Mr. Fridman'’s presentation. At St. Ann's Monastery, we're known for giving help. Not asking for it. Unfortu- nately, we do have a dilemma. And we can't get by without your help. Since the church opened in 1929, we've opened our arms to hun- dreds of thousands of pilgrims to our Solemn Novena. But the ravages of time are now showing. Bricks are crumbling. Windows are cracking. The roof is leaking. BE 6123 FoF We must restore the church to its past glory. At the same time, we must prepare for a future that, God willing, will see St. Ann's designated a Basilica. The restoration is going to require a lot of money. So we really do need your help. Like when you [1 Yes! I'm fixing to help St. Ann’ by making a pledge. To be paid over: (1 1 year [J 2 years [1] 3 years Payment Schedule: (J Monthly [J Quarterly Semi-Annually (J Annually Method: OQ Check [ VISA [J MasterCard need St. Ann's help to have your spirit restored. ew WE OW RR Rw LET US SHOW YOU A WORLD OF FINANCIAL OFP- A PORTUNITY-A WORLD OF OPTIONS TAILORED TO State Zip Card # Exp MEET YOUR FINANCIAL GOALS AT FAIR, COMPETI Phone Number Signature RR i ‘Total Pledoe $ Please make checks payable to: 8 St. Ann’s Revitalization Fund TIVE PRICES. CALL FOR A FREE CONSULTATION. Payment Now $ | Balance $ Mail to: St. Ann Monastery 1239 St. Ann's Street Scranton, PA 18504-3034 a ee an sim fm es i EE =D | Date SL ANNS ST. ANN'S MONASTERY SHRINE 717-675-7200/Fax: 717-675-0747 4 Route 415 Memorial Highway, A Dallas, PA 18612 ALL TRADES EXECUTED THROUGH AND ACCOUNTS CARRIED BY BEAR STEARNS To pledge by mail, fill in the pledge card and mail today. 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