’ ’ ® ‘0 |. ai ie # 0 ¢y - ‘ @® r ® ’ io The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, March 15, 1995 9 Paxton (continued from page 9) She may play both in 1995 , but it appears she'll spend the majority of her time behind the plate for Jay Pope's Lady Moun- taineers. “I've caught for eight years,” said Paxton, “I'll always love it. I fell in love with center field the last two years. It's exciting be- cause you're the last line of de- fense. Ifit gets pastyou, you're in trouble.” “(Catcher is) one of the most important positions besides your pitcher. I'll go there if that's where I'm needed.” Paxton's first extended duty in center field began in the Back Mountain summer league between her sophomore and junior years. Part of the reason for the move was to ease the pain of Therese's sore legs. She suffered a com- pound fracture which ripped all of . the muscle in her leg. Because of constant care and awareness she's much healthier now. In addition to being a fantastic hitter Paxton can run and throw with the best in the Wyoming Valley Conference. She's an ac- complished catcher, able to keep the pitchers settled down. Except for a little erratic throwing now and then, Therese is a complete player with no real apparent weakness in her game. Although she has played soft- ball since the first grade, she’s not one to get by on past perform- ances. “I try to give 150 percent every day,” said Paxton of her practice habits. “I try to push myself and keep my teammates pushing. If I'm not doing as well as I think I should I push myself harder. ' That's the only way I can get bet- ter.” As far as the upcoming season is concerned, Paxton hopes to have another good year and play an errorless game here and there. She also hopes the team can once again take the Northern Division title, play for the District title and hopefully win this year. Last year Dallas fell to Berwick , in the District II championship. A regular season contest from last year against those same Bulldogs provides Therese with her fondest memory of high school, athletic or otherwise. Trailing 7-0 in the bottom of the seventh, Paxton started a game Dallas Middle School skiers take championship Ski racers from Dallas Middle School won their second Interscholastic Championship on February 26 at Montage Mountain. During the past two years, the Dallas team has accumulated an unbroken string of five wins in Middle School Division preliminary and final competitions. The team’s race time on Sunday was only 1/10 seconds behind the best high school team finish. In a repeat of the 1994 Finals competition, Chris Nattress won the Individual Male category with the second fastest time of the day. C.J. Tyrrell and Chris Schneider won third and fourth place trophies respectively. In the Individual Female category, Stacey Wagner skied to a third place finish. Team members have won a total of 20 medals and trophies throughout the 1994/1995 season while competing in ASRA, PARA, and Keystone Game events. The Dallas ski racing team members are Jon Kertesz, Matt Kertesz, Michael Senausky, C.J. Tyrrell and Stacey Wagner. Chris Nattress, Chris Schneider, winning rally by stepping into the batters’ box with a doozy of a headache, the result of an out- field collision in the top of the inning. The Mounts batted around and Paxton stepped up to the plate, once again with the game- winning run on second. “They tried to intentionally walk me,” explained Paxton, “but there was a wild pitch and that moved our runner over to third. Then they pitched to me and I smacked it off the centefield wall to score the game winner. I can’t beat that memory unless it happens again.” Therese is a steadying influ- ence on her teammates, but freely admits there have been times when she herself has needed some consoling. When she needed it, now-graduated shortstop Kelly Janosky and another close friend were always nearby to lend a help- ing hand. “When I was down, there was one person that was always there for me, (fellow senior and pitcher) Kelly West,” said Paxton. “She came out of her way to put her arm around me and cheer me up.” Mathematics has been a favor- ite subject throughout her school years. Being able to take psychol- ogy and sociology for the first time has been a pleasurable learning experience this year. Softball coach Pope has made those two classes even more enjoyable. With less than three months to gobefore graduation, Paxton plans to attend college next year and study athletic training/sports medicine. She'll miss all of her friends and teachers at Dallas and yes, softball. “The last practice is going to be tough, but there's a game after it,” Paxton said. “That last game, after it's over, I'm just going to break down. I'm going to miss it a lot.” Therese listed hanging out with her friends among her hobbies. Those get togethers usually result in a game of softball or some other sports activity, particularly bowl- ing. Although the time hasn't been there, Therese has always wanted to take up karate. If she ever does find the time, there's no doubt she’ll be dedicated and give the same effort that has made her a star basketball and softball player for Dallas High School. That leaves one towonder: Can there be a black belt in Therese Paxton's future? 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Deadline is Friday at 3 p.m. Community MAR. 15, LUZERENE COUNTY FAIR BOARD, meets in the Har- veys Lake American Legion on Rte. 415, 7:30 p.m. MAR. 16, WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH, Penn State Wilkes-Barre, Priscilla Allison, will discuss Dr. Deborah Tannen’s new book Talk- ing from 9-5. 12 p.m. in Hayfield 105. : MAR. 17, REACH OUT SINGLES EVERYWHERE firstdance, 8 p.m.- 12 a.m. atJimeal’s, 29 W. Main St., Plymouth. All area singles age 25 and over invited. Cost is $5 in advance, $7 at the door. To pur- chase tickets or for more informa- tion, contact Ken at 288-4278 or Tammie at 823-2090. MAR. 19, CHICKEN BAR-B-QNoxen Fire Hall, Main St., Noxen, noon till 4 p.m. $5.00 per dinner. MAR. 24, ANNUAL ART AUCTION, by Gate of Heaven PTG, at the school, Machell Ave., Dallas. Pre- view at 6 p.m.; auction at 7 p.m. Art work is presented by Heisman Art Gallery. Proceeds will benefit Gate of Heaver School. Admission $10, couple; single $7 and includes appetizers, desserts and refresh- ments. MAR. 24, SPAGETTI SUPPER, by Building Assoc. of Dallas Eastern Star Chapter 396, 4:30-7 p.m., Eastern Star Hall, Foster St. and Woodlawn Ave., (behind former Acme). Donation $5 for adults; $3 for children; pre-school free. Take- outs available 4:30-6 p.m. only. Bring your own containers. Welsh cookies available for $2 a dozen. Tickets available from any member or at the door. For information, call Marion Harveys, 675-1948. BINGO every Wednesday night at the Jonathan R. Davis Fire Hall, Idetown. Early birds 5:30 p.m.; regular series 6:30 p.m. Call 639- 5755 for more information. Clubs/Groups THROUGH MAY 10, PIONEER CLUB, children in grades K-6, invited. The Fellowship Evangeli- cal Free Church on Hildebrandt Road, Dallas every Wed. from 6:30 -8 p.m. Activities include Bible lessons, games, crafts. Club members develop Christian values and learnto apply the Bible to every day life. For more information, Call the Fellowship Evangelical Free Church office at 675-6426. N.E. JR. PLAYERS, non-profityoung people's theatre company for 7-17 year olds. Workshops held in Back Mt. Acting/Musical Theatreffield trips now rehearsing “Cinderella, Cinderella” for April 1 production. Forinfo, mesages accepted by 823- 8512. ‘1ST & 3RD SATURDAYS OF THE MONTH Country-Western dances at the Old Dallas Twp. School, Church St. A free dance lesson starts at 7 p.m.; regular dancing 8 p.m.-midnite. Admission $5 per person, $8 per couple. Reasona- bly priced, non-alcoholic refresh- ments available. Benefits Senior Girl Scout Troop 622. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICE CENTER offers community sup- port group for female victims & survivors of domestic violence every Tues. & Thurs. at 1:30 p.m. & Wed. at 6:30 p.m. Call 823-5834 to register & for location. A children’s group is held at the same time to provide support to children whose lives are affected by domestic vio- lence. All services are confidential and free of charge. DALLAS JUNIOR FOOTBALL meets the first Tuesday of each month in the Dallas Borough Build- ing Community Room. Parents encouraged to attend. | TUESDAYS, BACK MT. TOUGHLOVE, Shavertown U.M. Church, 163 N. Pioneer Ave., Shavertown. Toughlove is a self- help program for parents troubled by teenage behavior. For more info, 675-3616 or 675-0372. "50 SINGLES CLUB, meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Black Diamond Post 395 American Legion, 386 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. For information, 675-1910 or 283-5614, evenings, or all day weekends. SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS for ACOA (Adult Children of Alochol- ics) and other dysfunctional fami- lies are held, every Sunday, 8 p.m. Blue doors of Mercy Center at College Misericordia, Dallas. For more information call the Help Line at 829-1341. MAR. 23, CHRONIC PAIN SUP- PORT GROUP, Riverside Reha- bilitation Center, 220 S. River St., Plains, 3-4 p.m. Meeting is free and open to individuals suffering from chronic pain. Upcoming meetings will be held on April 20 and May 25. For information 824- 3444. Exhibits THROUGH MAR. 24, ‘MAYAN WEAVING: TESTIMONY TOLIFE’ an exhibit by Women for Guate- mala, | Wyoming Valley, Kilburn. Room, of Sheehy Student Center at King's College. Free and open to the public. : THROUGH MAR. 31, SUZANNE MARIEA ROSSETTIJURIED ART! EXHIBITION, featuring work of local high school students. MacDonald Art Gallery, College Misericordia, Dallas. For informa- tion, 674-6250. : THROUGH APR. 23, POST-WAR ART, selections from the Alice and . Harris Weston collection. Sordoni Art Gallery, Wilkes University. Opendaily noon-5 p.m. and Thurs. : until 9 p.m. 831-4325. ANTHRACITE YEARS, Wyoming’ Valley Historical cid Geological. Museum, 69 S. Franklin St., Wilkes- | Barre. Tues.-Fri.,noon-4p.m.; Sat, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 823-6247. Music MAR. 17, DAVID MASSENGILL, | singer songwriter, 8 p.m. Commu- nity Room, St. Stephen's Episco- | pal Church, 35 S. Franklin St. Wilkes-Barre, $7. Presented by the Chicory House, 825-8772. COLLEGE MISERICORDIA CHO- RAL SOCIETY welcomes new members for its spring concert, “A Night at the Opera,” a variety of great opera choruses from Verdito Scott Joplin. Rehearsals are Tues- days 7-9:30 p.m. in the Kennedy Lounge, Merrick Hall. No auditions necéssary. 674-6739. Outdoors MAR. 26, SIERRA CLUB meets at | State Game Land 206 for moder- | ate hike featuring a beaver dam, | logging dam and deer cemetery. Bring food, ater and wear sturdy footwear and water resistant cloth- | ing, the trail is muddy. Meet atthe Mountain Fresh Market, Rt. 118, at | Pikes Creek, 11:30 a.m. Publicis | Stage [} [] [} invited. Forinformation, 586-1930. MAR. 23, ‘EQUUS’, performed by National Players, Walsh Audito- | rium, College Misericordia, Dallas. 8 p.m. Free. 675-2181. MAR. 24-26, ‘COPPELLA’presented by Ballet Northeast, 8 p.m. Admis- | .. sion, $10 adults; $6 children and = senior citizens. For reservations, * 639-1303 or 825-3515. MAR. 24, 25, 31, APR. 1-2, ‘JESUS { CHRIST SUPERSTAR’ Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musi- cal. Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre, North Main St., Wilkes-Barre. $12, | $10 and $8. 823-1875. MAR. 28-MAY 4, “A TALE OF | SLEEPING BEAUTY” Wilkes University Story Box Theatre Per- | fromances will be Tues. & Thurs., 10 a.m., except for April 11 and 13. Sat. performances willbegin 2 p.m. on Apr. 1, 8 and 29 and May 6. All shows are in the Lab Theatre of Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for Perfcrming Arts, South and River Sts. Seating limited, reservations necessary. Tickets, $3 for stu- | dents and teachers; chaperones ' and bus drivers free. For reserva- tions, 831-4543 or 1-800 WILKES- | i [] U, ext. 4543 between9a.m.-2p.m. Mon.-Fri. Special Events MAR. 23, WILKES UNIVERSITY hosts a talk by Kathryn Waterson, author of recently published book Not By the Sword, 4 p.m. in Room 102 of Kirby hall, 202 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre. Event is free and open to the public. MAR. 25, SPRING FLING CRAFT SHOW by Evans Falls PTA, at Evans Falls Elementary School, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Show will include assorted crafts, pictures with the Easter Bunny, bake sale, crafts for kids and more. MAR. 27, ‘WOMEN WRITERS COME TO LIFE’ program of dramatic readings by students in Dr. Lynda Goldstein's English 194 class. 12 , p.m. Hayfield 105, Penn State : Wilkes-Barre Campus, open to the | public as part ofthe observances of ° Women’s History Month. MAR. 29, 11"THANNUAL HAYFIELD POETRY FESTIVAL, features poetry reading by Liz Rosenberg. 7:30 p.m. Hayfield 105, Penn State Wilkes-Barre Campus. Opentothe public as part of the Women’s His- * tory Month.
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