C SA The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, September 10, 1997 LETTERS , Manzonis thankful for help that saved farm 2 ' Editor: ' Thé: Manzoni Brothers Dairy Farm would like to thank the many people who helped us during the recent power outage. Thank you to the Jackson Township Volun- teer Fire Department for provid- ing their trucks to assist. Also, thank you to all the Back Moun- tain’ Fire Departments who of- fered equipment and men. A spe- cial thank you goes out to the Jackson Township and Luzerne County Emergency Management Agencies and the Jackson Town- ship Supervisors for pooling their ®t Library news & | Nancy Kozemchak “The Back Mountain Memorial | Library circulated 8,351 books and materials during the month of ‘Atigust. Adult fiction 2840, juvenile fiction 3092, adult non fiction 1488 and juvenile non fic- tion. '931. Reference questions answered 309, Book Club circu- lated: 191, Interlibrary loan trans- actions 47, CDs, 31, audio tapes 439 and videos 214. : ‘« New books added to the collec- tion: adult 87, juvenile 37, books withdrawn: adult 23. New bor- rowers joined the library: adult 49, juvenile 39; re-registrations adult 40, juvenile 71. Total active borrowers in the library as of Au- gust. 31 is 11,433. The children’s room hosted fi- - nal parties for the four story hour programs during August. A very successful Summer Reading pro- gram, “Grab the Treasure—Be a Bookaneer” held closing ceremo- nies on Aug. 15. Seventy eight of resources and finding a generator big enough for our needs. Thank you to fellow farmer Ray Kuzma for loaning us a generator and to Valley Rent-All for getting up in the middle of the night to get us a second generator. We would also like to thank the Department of Agriculture, the Luzerne County Emergency Management Agency, the Luzerne County Commission- ers and Senator Lemmond’s Of- fice for bringing our critical need for power to the attention of the power company. In addition, we thank our friends and neighbors who offered to help feed, water and milk the cows and offered us use of their showers and freezers. In an era where the American family farm is nearing extinction, it is rewarding to know that the residents of the Back Mountain and Luzerne County value this tradition and we are willing to pull together to keep it alive. Once again thanks to everyone for the encouragement and support that keeps us going. Francis, John, Alfred, Butch and Mark Manzoni Summer reading programs for kids a complete success & the 140 children who completed the requirements were able to at- tend the ceremonies. An excerpt from the play, ‘Treasure Island’ was performed by the Northeast Junior Players, directed by Gina Major. An appropriate selection and audience participation made it fun for all. pants and their parents at an outdooor lawn party. Following the party, the children heard a short pirate yarn, talked about stories they had read, and re- ceived their prizes and certificates. New children’s books: “Edward and the Pirates” by David McPhail. Since Edward has learned how to read, he reads everything he can, from cereal boxes at breakfast to storybooks at bedtime. Some- times the stories seem real. He borrowed a book from the library about pirates; wakes to pirates around his bed. “Birdie’s Lighthouse” by Deborah Hopkinson tells of Birdie’s new home on Lighthouse Island where her only friend is her diary. In it, she writes down ev- erything—changing seasons, Exchange group seeks hosts '“ American Intercultural Student Exchange is ‘currently accepting applications from families across the U.S. who are interested in hosting a foreign exchange stu- dent for the upcoming school year. Families may choose to host a - student for a full year, or a semes- ter.- These high school students, all proficient in the English lan- guage, will arrive in the United States this fall, and attend local highsschools, while living as mem- bers of their American host fami- lies. All AISE students have com- pleted a lengthy screening and interview process with represen- tatives in their home countries, and come highly recommended by school principals, counselors and teachers. Host families provide students with a bed, meals and a loving, family atmosphere. AISE pro- vides students and their host fami- lies with counseling and support throughout the exchange experi- ence, and all students have medi- cal insurance and spending money for the duration of their stay. Each year, thousands of fami- - lies across the United States host AISE exchange students. AISE works with high school students from over 50 countries world wide. AISE is a nation wide, nonprofit organization dedicated to the be- lief that foreign student exchange is a vital step toward peace among all nations. For further informa- tion on hosting an AISE student in your home, please call 1-800- SIBLING or visit the AISE web site at http://www .sibling.org. 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KY epat. é asses Now Registering or3&4 Theatre, crafts; PITTSTON and TRUCKSVILLE 6 week sessions ® Professional Teachers Presented by Major Performing Arts KIDS CLUB HOTLINE - 288-7676 oddlers & du oY lops MO vement, Deve oer Esteem & Bonding yr. olds : Music, and Dance: fA Special Pirate refresh- ments were served to the partici- rhythms of the sea, and all that her father, the lightkeeper is teach- ing her. She faces a problem, can she handle it? at “The Honey Makers” by Gail Gibbons is a fact-filled book about beekeeping. Busy bees work hard to produce the sweet honey that people love to eat. It takes the nectar from a mil- lion flowers to make one pound of honey! Honeybees live in colonies with thousands of other honey- bees. A wealth of information. Jt's not just a June wedding wold anymore Wedding belles and beaus, and their fami- lies, will read this special section in The Dallas Post and The Abington Journal, as they plan their special day. Fall Bridal will appear in the Sept. 24 issue. Ad Deadline is Thursday, Sept. 18, Call 675-5211 to get all the rates and information. Luzerne Borough Fall Festival September 13th & 14th Saturday | Sunday Parade begins at 11:30 a.m. Children's Flea Market (Table $1) Live Broadcast by Oldies 92 Magic Show by Mark Piazza Fashion Show, Antique Car YoYo Decorating Contest Show, Bonzai the Magic Guy Story Telling in the evening at LIN — Java Gallery NL Main Street will be closed Sat & Sun from 12 to 6. Parking available. 1st prize Gold color print film $10 cash One 36 Exposure roll of Kodak 5" x 7" Kodak processing (2) 5" x 7" enlargements (Total Prize value $38.00) ‘Sponsored by The Dallas Post and Dallas Photo Maybe you took them on a cool day in the backyard, or on the beach during vacation. They're of your family, friends, pets or the beauty of nature. But whatever they are, don't put those photos away where they'll be hidden forever. Bring them to us, and you could win one of three prizes in our Summer Photo Contest. 3rd prize One 24 Exposure roll of Kodak Gold color print film (1) 5" x 7" enlargements $10 cash (Total Prize value $18.00) One 24 Exposure roll of Kodak Gold color print film 4" x 6" Kodak processing (1) 5" x 7" enlargements $10 cash (Total Prize value $24.00) overall quality. The rules are simple: 1. Photos must have been taken between May 1 and August 31, 1997. 2. Submit up to three of your favorite photos by Friday, Sept. 12. The subject matter is your choice, but remember that photos will be judged on originality, composition and N 3. Include a completed entry blank. You may use the one below, or fill one out at the office of The Dallas Post or at Dallas Photo when you drop off your photos. Deadline for entries is Friday, September 1 2 at 5 p.m. That's all there is to it. We'll hold your photos for pickup after the contest is over, and winners, il will be notified by phone or mail. Winning photos will be published in the September 24 issue of The Dallas Post along with a brief article about the circumstances in which they were taken. Photos will be judged by a three-person panel of experts. Professional photographers (anyone earning 25% or more of their annual income through photography) may not enter Don't Forget!! Bring your entries to: If you have any questions, or need directions, call 675-5211. The Dallas Post 607 Main Road (across from Offset) Dallas Dallas Photo 447 Memorial Highway (Rt. 415) Dallas CE ES i a OS SE EEF Lrwwr
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