y | oe J -. Se, State park offers ER a The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, May 1, 1996 7 Scouts learn about local government During the Boy Scouts’ annual Scout Day in the Government, March 12, Scouts learned how country and city governments function. Eric Pimm of Scout Troop 693 Harveys Lake, gave a five minute speech on the importance of political involvement by everyone. Eric was selected as “Luzerne County Commissioner for the Day” and was sponsored by Commissioner Joseph “Red” Jones. | & ‘Also attending from Troop 693 were Raymond Honeywell, Rick Blaine, Bob Brown, Brian and Tim ~ ‘Ballas. Pimm is pictured above with Jones and U.S. Congressman Paul Kanjorski. | Boating course slated for May 18 A boating course will be held at the Luzerne County Emergency . Management Agency, 185 Water @ Street, Wilkes-Barre, May 18, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., with a lunch break from 12-1 p.m. Lunch will not be provided but there are many eat- ing establishments in the imme- diate area. The course will acquaint expe- rieneed'.boaters with many as- pects of boating they are not aware of as well as changes in current regulations. The course is open to everyone 12 years of age and older and will allow individuals 12to 15 years of age to satisfy the manda- lory minimum age requirements for the operation of a motorboat ‘and personal watercraft in Penn- 'sylvania. The course is free but registra- lion is required and space is lim- ited. Please call 477-2996 for a reservation. Scouts' program A-special community program will be offered for all Scouts, ages 8-13, May 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 'p-m. at Frances Slocum State Park. Programs will include: birds, trees, habitats and species of spe- cial concern, featuring activities designed to meet partial require- ments of environmentally oriented Scout badges and awards. For additional information and to register for the program, call the Frances Slocum State Park office weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 pnt. al 696-3525 ask for Jerry. Registration will close on April 26. ‘QP “ll you are a person with a dis- ability and you wish to participate Prince of Peace to host antique show The Prince of Peace Episcopal Church will hold its 44th Annual Antique Show May 7 and 8, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 7 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 8. The show will host many of the finest dealers from our region, a flea market and a flower mart. A beautiful cherry side table and a cranberry glass and marble lamp with a Botany shade will be given away as door prizes, donated by Kathryn Hall. Tickets are $2.00 and may be purchased at the door or in advance from any church committee member. Prince of Peace Episcopal Church is located on Main Street in Dallas. Call 675-1723 for more information. Committee members are from left to right, first row, Beth Chocalla, Betty Horvath and Mary Broody; standing Ingrid Prater, Thelma Ratcliffe and Pepe Leland. Girl Scouts have low-cost camp meals | The Penn's Woods Girl Scout Council is operating its summer Resident Camp program this sum- mer at Camp Louise. Open to both registered Girl Scouts and non-member girls ages six through 17. Avariety of one and two-week programs are offered from June 23 to August 2. Informational brochures are available by con- tacting the Council Office at 717- 829-2631 or the Camp Office at 717-759-8236. This summer the Council will again sponsor the Summer Food Service Program at the camp. Meals are available for free or reduced price of all eligible chil- dren without charge, which means their camping fee may be reduced. Registration for camp and the Summer Food Service Program application must be received by May 31. Children who are members of food stamp households or Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) assistance units are auto- matically eligible to receive free meal benefits. Below are the fam- ily size and income guidelines for free and reduced priced meals. For further information about the Summer Food Service Pro- Pastors Wert, Santos to be honored for service The Shavertown United Methodist Church will recognize the retirement of Pastor James A. Wert at a special gathering May 19 at 6 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Pastor Wert will retire from the ministry after 40 years of service to the United Methodist Church, where he has served the Shavertown congregation for the past 14 years. At the same time, plans are being formulated to honor Pastor Harriet L. Santos for her 12 years of service to the Shavertown United Methodist Church. Pastor Santos will become the new pastor 4 ee . J . Family Size 1994 Annual Income 13,820 18,556 23,292 28,028 32,764 37,500 42,236 ‘ 46,972 Jig ONO DH WON = Each additional Family mem- ber, 4,736. Ya L] | it gram, the Penn's Woods Girl Scout Council contact person is Deborah Gallagher, at 717-759-8236. . . Co » i for the Centenary United Methodist Church in Ashley, effective July 1. This celebration will take place in the church at a special 9:30 a.m. Worship Service on June 30. The congregation, friends and community are invited to each of these celebrations. Planning committee members are, from left, seated, Donna Kachmar, Peggy Evans, and Helen Kishbaugh. Standing, Frank Paczewski, Mary J. Crispell, Mae Rome, Everell Chadwick, Jarrett Roan and Lauren Smith. Kocher Cemetery Ass'n to meet The officers and members of the board of directors of the Kocher Cemetery Association, Lake Township, will hold their annual business meeting May 4, at 7 p.m. at the cemetery chapel. All lot owners/heirs are invited and encouraged to attend. The officers anticipate reestablishing the past practice of conducting a Memorial Day program for the community and invite interested members of the association to attend this meeting to discuss additional plans. Persons unable to attend this meeting may call 639-5308 for [urther details. ‘United Way honors Meadows staff for support ‘The staff of Ecumenical Enterprises, Inc. (EEI), Dallas, recently earned the “Rainbow” award from ‘United Way of Wyoming Valley for having the highest percent of contributors and most donations ‘among local independent nursing homes. ‘Executive director Ray Condo accepted the award from Karen Brennan, assistant director of Fund ‘Raising UW with contributors, Gary Kirk, Joan Krispin, Eleanor Piazza, James Alaimo, Carol Leoni, ® ‘Diane Malonis, Lisa Scott, Susan Bell, Elaine Charney and Andy Novak. Seated, from left, Marilyn “and-Tina Cook, contributors. 'Gregorski and Helen Krause, United Way campaign committee EEI; Eric Traver, Shirley Mikulka, Weve Reduced : Life Improvement Loans © hx k ; Getting ALoanTolts Simplest Form. a Te a Our Home Equity Personal Credit Line is as easy as writing a check. 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