The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, April 2, 1997 on MOVERS AND SHAKERS a - Joe Latosek was given notifi- ® cation recently of receving Boy Scouting’s highest honor, the rank of Eagle Scout. In the ceremony held at the Golden Palace, Parsons, Joe was presented with this Eagle Award by: the N.E. PA Council -. Boy Scouts of - @ America. He: also ‘re- ceived congratu- lations from Con- gressman Paul Kanjorski, Sena- tor Charles Lemmond, Represen- tative Phyllis Mundy. For his Eagle Scout project, Joe.erected with his Scout Troop 232, Gate of Heaven, Dallas, 2 wooden bridges on the Back & Mountain Rail/Trail so walkers, runners, nature enthusiasts, and the physically challenged can safely pass over two eroded areas of mountain runoff water. . Joe started his scouting career with Pack 232 Gate of Heaven under Mrs. Paulette Dougal. He then became part of Troop 232, Gate of Heaven under Scoutmas- ter Bob Neher, where he held the position of assistant patrol leader, patrol leader,. historian, and as- sistant senior patrol leader. He also earned 22 merit badges that were required for the Eagle badge. .... Joe is a freshman at Bishop «O'Reilly and attends Gate of +-Heaven Church. He is the son of »Joe and Jackie Latosek. “* The Luzerne/Wyoming Chap- “ter of the Penn- Qian Associa- “tion-of School Re- _tirees (PASR) hon- “ored. members 0 +23 or more years ‘at the December “Holiday dinner “meeting. “=: Honorees in- s¢luded Arline Rood of Dallas for 26 years of @ scrvice. SLA eco “<I Peter E. Nulton has been se- “ected as an Outstanding Young ‘Man of America for 1996. Peter is one of a group of select young men from all over this country who - have earned this J ‘recognition be- ‘¢Ause of their dedication to the achievement of their individual career goals and their willingness to give their time and energy to improving the overall quality of life in their communities. Arecipient of aresearch fellow- ship, Peter is currently a third year graduate student at the Cen- A & ter for Old World Archaeology at 2 Brown University in Rhode Is- land. Peter is pursuing a doctor- ate in Archaeology. While on a scholarship, he spent last year , studying at the American School “of Classical Studies in Athens, » Greece. Peter has traveled and ., studied in Greece and Turkey. He ! has also traveled extensively in « Italy, France and Spain; visiting ) @ many archaeological sites in these © countries. He has excavated and served in supervisory capacities . at excavations in Ancient Corinth rand in Corfu. He is currently “involved in research on the « Acropolis of Athens. Peter is a graduate of Bishop . Hoban High School, Wilkes-Barre » and of Fordham University, Bronx, New York. He is the son of Mr. and .-% Mrs. S. Edgar Nulton, 74 Hildonia y @® Avenue, Dallas. Arts at Hayfield Committee plans year's events Arts at Hayfield Committee members recently met to plan this year’s events. Seated from left, 1st row, Louise Hazeltine, Homespun Christmas; Alicia O'Donnell, Membership Committee; Bobbie Steever, Development; Joan Diana, President; 2nd row, Mary Ghilani, Publicity; Irene Thomas, Secretary/ Summer Festival; Mary Reddy, Publicity; Linda Major, Achievement Award; Dr. David Rice, Vice- President; Barbara Lemmond, Nominating Committee; Dr. David Chin, Achievement Award; Janis Winter, Treasurer. Pictured at a presentation of a recognition plaque are from left, 1997 Chamber Chairman Ron Knouse, (Penn Millers); Chamber Senior Vice President Vincent Matteo, DPA; Attorney Joseph Persico (Rosenn, Jenkins and Greenwald); and Chamber President and CEO Stephen M. Barrouk. UM Fellowship Club to hold dinner April 16 Fellowship Club Committee - First row, from left: Olwen Overman, Helen Kishbaugh, Dorothy Lawson, Jean Chadwick, Marcia Paczewski, Peg Spencer, Helen Davis, and the Pastors Jan and Doug Clark; second row: John Bunney, Jane Torr, June Jones, Ruth Steever, Jack Rogers; third row: Ted Rebennack, Skip Davis, Charles Kishbaugh, Frank Paczewski, Bill Lawson, Fred Wesley, Bud Steever. Missing from the photo are Alice and Jay Niskey, Lois and Harrison Cook, Cassie Munzing, Bev Bunney, Elaine and Bob Bearley, Audrey and Pat McGough and Cy Chadwick. The Fellowship Club of Shavertown United Methodist Church will have its very popular Roast Beef Dinner, served family style on Wednesday, April 16 from 5-7 p.m. Takeouts available only between 5-6 p.m. Tickets are $6.50 for adults; children under 12 years, $3.50. Tickets are available by contacting Church Office, 675-3616 and must be purchased beforehand, not at the door. Seniors to hold business meeting Back Mountain Senior Citizens will hold their business meeting on Thurs. April 3, at 1 p.m. Plans for transportation to the Charlie Prose Show in Hazleton will be discussed. Officers for the new year were installed at the March 6 meeting by Mary Ann Daley. The new officers are: Lillian Soveroski, President; Katherine Hudak, Vice President; Sophie Kapral, Secretary; Joseph Baltrushes, Treasurer. Meetings are held at St. Therese's Church, Davis Street, in Shaver- town. New members are welcome to attend. : SINS UNNER 97 Wyoming Seminary's summer programs ) | ® for students in pre-kindergarten through high school ....cccccceceese Explore the arts, creative writing, ° computers, science, math and communications this summer at Wyoming Seminary! Sports camps feature ficld hockey, girls basketball, soccer, and a variety of team sports. Our full or half-day " primary program features fun and learning for kids ages 4 to 10. Day and boarding v Creative Primary Classes Math and Reading Tutorials S.A.T. Prep Workshops Internet and Computer Classes Challenging Academic Programs Girls and Boys Sports Camps programs are designed for middle-school and high-school students from Sth to 12th grade. Call us for more information: WYOMING SEMINARY founded 1844 283-6067. KINGSTON ForTY EornT ¥¥ Chamber cites Persico The Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce recently recognized Attorney Joseph L. Persico, Shavertown for his two years of service as Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. According to Stephen M. Barrouk, Chamber President and CEO, “Attorney Persico has been an outstanding leader for our organization. He has over- seen a great deal of progress both at the Chamber and within our community. On behalf our staff, our volunteers, and our member- ship of over 1400 businesses, I would like to thank him for his - service to the organization and to our community.” VRC slates orientation session The Victims Resource Center, 85 S. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre will hold a orientation session for Volunteer Training during April. The session will be held on April 15, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Wilkes- Barre office. The sessions are mandatory, for, anyone planning to complete Volunteer Training. For additional information re- garding VRC services and pro- grams, contact the office at 823- 0765 (Wilkes-Barre), or 836-5544 (Tunkhannock). HeartWalk at PSU April 19 Over 20 teams have committed to joining the American Heart Association of Luzerne County's Healthy Choice American Heart Walk set for April 19 at the Penn State University campus in Lehman. The Heart Walk Com- mittee is still seeking volunteers - lo raise money and walk for the annual event. The Heart Association has a goal of 400 walkers for the 1997 walk /run, which starts with reg- istration at 8 a.m., followed by runners at 9:30 a.m. and walkers al 10 a.m. For more information, call the American Heart Associa- tion of Luzerne County at 822- 6247. Environmental Education programs at Slocum Park Frances Slocum State Park is once again offering free Environ- mental Education programs for any interested schools or organi- zations. Outdoor field learning experiences are available for pre- school through adult. Most field learning activities are designed to develop environmental awareness, knowledge, values and problem solving. The Park also features programs developed around local Native American history. Many of the activities can be adapted to the classroom if traveling to the Park is too difficult. If you would like to pre-register your group or need more information please call the Park Naturalist Kathy Kelchner at 696-9105. : Hospital receives accredidation The Trucksville Dog and Cat Hospital again received accredi- tation following a comprehensive evaluation by the American Ani- mal Hospital Association. The evaluation includes a quality as- - sessment review of the hospital's facility, medical equipment, prac- tice methods and pet health care management. Less than 17 per- cent of the small animal veteri- nary facilities in North America are hospital members of the asso- ciation. In order to maintain ac- credited status, The Trucksville Dog and Cat Hospital must con- tinue to be evaluated regularly by the association's trained consult- ants. The Amertican Animal Hospi- tal Association is an international association of more than 12,000 veterinarians who treat compan- ionanimals. Established in 1933, ° the association is well known in the veterinary field for its high standards for hospitals and pet health care. The Trucksville Dog & Cat Hospital has been a mem- ber of the association since 1979. The Trucksville Dog & Cat Hos- pital is celebrating its 25th Anni- versary this year under the direc- tion of Dr. John Bucha. Flea market at Harveys Lake Legion Harveys Lake American Legion will hold a {lea market at the post home, Rt. 415, Harveys Lake, on Sat. April 5 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tables at $10 may be reserved by calling 675-0104 or 639-5500. Refresh- ments available. M. 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