6 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, February 7, 1996 BACK MOUNTAIN BRIEFS ‘BMT Business Ass'n. meets Feb. § 4 ' The Back Mountain Business Association will hold its regular jmonthly meeting at College Misericordia on Feb. 8 at 11:45 a.m. ‘Pack 232 hosts Raingutter Regatta Cub Scout Pack 232 held its Raingutter Regatta recently at Gate of ' Heaven School. ' The following winners will go to Districts. Michael Clemente, Robert : Bauer and J.J. Durr. The Tiger Scouts participated in a Frog Race competition. Winners ‘who will attend Districts include: Adam Singer, Jason Brady and + Jeffrey Clemente. . Pack 232 also was recognized for third highest sales in the 1995-96 ! Trail’'s End Popcorn Fund Raiser. Art Flanagan, Webelos leader was ' chairman of the event. : St. Therese's altar/Rosary Society meets [] ‘the social room for Rosary recitation, followed by the regular meeting. . Plans for upcoming numerous affairs and events will be discussed, ‘as well as preparations for the World Day of Prayer to be hosted by St. Therese’s Society on February 23 at 1 p.m. Foods are collected at every meeting for the Back Mountain Food Bank. All women of the parish are invited. Newcomers’ Club slates activities _ The Newcomer's Club of Wyoming Valley will sponsor a Birthday Tea on Sunday, Feb. 18 at 3 p.m. at the Moose Lodge in Exeter. "Tables representing each month of the year will feature decorating and dessert ideas for your next party. . The general public is invited. Seating is limited and reservations are retired. The cost is $5.00. Call Sandy (883-7274) to make reserva- tions. * The Newcomer's Club welcomes anyone new to the area and provides activities for women, couples and their children throughout the year. For further information, contact Patti Oschal (696-1833). Irem Women's Auxiliary meets Feb. 8 i Irem Women's Auxiliary will meet Feb. 8 at 1:30 p.m. at Irem Temple ‘Mosque. . The Executive Board will meet at 12:30 p.m. Mrs. Russell Elias will report on the sale of circus tickets. Volunteers are needed to man the respective sale sites in the Valley. § Persico i 1s named Luzerne County Bar Ass'n. president * BackMountain residentJoseph L. Persico, Esq., a partner in the Wilkes-Barre based law firm of Rosenn, Jenkins and Greenwald, 'L.L.P., was recently elected the 41st president of the Wilkes-Barre Law and Library Association, the nation’s fourth oldest local Bar ‘Association. . Persico, a lifelong resident of Luzerne County and a graduate of ‘Hazleton High School, earned a ‘Bachelor of Science degree from Villanova University in 1972, and his law degree from the University of Baltimore in 1975. "He has been associated with Rosenn, Jenkins,'and Greenwald since 1976, and has, since his admission to the local Bar Asso- ciation, served as the chariman of JOSEPH L. PERSICO, ESQ. St. Therese’s Altar and Rosary Society will meet Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. in RAYMOND ESTRELLA AND BARBARA STANULIS Barbara A. Stanulis to wed Raymond P Estrella Bernard J. and Ruth T. Stanulis of Dallas, announce the engagement of their daughter, Barbara Ann to Raymond Paul Estrella, originally of Somerville and Waltham, Massachusetts and currently residing in Dallas, son of Manuel J. and Maria F. Estrella of Somerville, MA. Ms. Stanulis and Estrella are employed by the Student Loan Marketing Association (Sallie Mae) in Wilkes-Barre and are planning an August 3, 1996 wedding in the Boston area. ———_ the Young Lawyers Division and as a member of its executive Committee. » In his remarks to the group, Persico pledged to continue the efforts of his predecessors in pro- moting the association and an- nounced plans to commence ini- tiatives for public awareness of the positive contributions to the ~ fommunity by members of the legal profession. “ Persico is active in a number of WET 37: WY DJ DY Wg "Lifetime" Warranty We will eliminate all water » "leakage problems. Free Estimates - Birchwood Waterproofing Co. Plains, PA 829-3752 community groups and also pres- ently serves as the Chairman of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Cham- ber of Commerce. He resides in Shavertown with his wife, Patrice, and their three children. Kiwanis host Eggnog Social The Kiwanis Club of Dallas recently held its annual eggnog social at rem Temple Country Club for members of Kiwanis Clubs in Division 15 and invited service clubs in the Back Mountain. Attending were, seated, from left, Mrs. Clifford Parker, Mrs. James Ward, and Mrs. Robert Orlando; back row, Clifford Parker, treasurer; James Ward, master of ceremonies; Lt. Governor Robert Orlando; Tex Wilson, president; and secreatary, James Snyder. Sidi’ « Sportcoals » Slacks Sweaters ® Leather Coats ® Quterwear Fricdman's Men's Store 220 E. Drinker Street, Dunmore, PA 343-1759 The Nearly-New Kids Shop, a community project sponsored by the United Methodist Women of the Trucksville United Methodist Church, will hold a month long sale. All good quality children's clothing will be offered for 25¢ an item or five items for $1.00. Included in the sale will be the complete stock of shirts, blouses, jeans, dresses, coats, sweaters and jackets. The sale will begin Nearly New Shop holds sale: the entire month. The Nearly-New Kids Shop is located in the lower level of the Trucksville United Methodist Church, on Church Road. The shop will be open from 10 a.m. until noon for the four Saturdays of February. va All proceeds from the sale will be donated to the many mission projects of the United Methodist February 3 and will continue for Women. Choral Society accepting new members The College Misericordia Choral Society is accepting new members for the spring semester, according to director Dr. John Curtis. All members of the community are welcome to join without an audition: Rehearsals are held Tuesdays from 7:30-9:30 in Kennedy Lounge, Merrick Hall. Repertoire will include I Never Saw Another Butterfly by Joel Heri and The Testament of Freedom by Randall Thompson. For more information call Dr. Curtis at 674-6739. RELIGIOUS SERVICES | BACK MOUNTAIN HARVEST ASSEMBLY - 340 Carverton Rd. . Trucksville. 696-1128. Pastor, Daniel S. 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