6 be The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, September 24, 1997 TRO i ! Celebrity Luncheons will kick offits 1997-98 speakers series on Sept. 26 with Laura Pedersen. Laura Pedersen was 18 years old when she was hired for an entry- level job on the trading floor of the Anerican Stock Exchange. Within a year she was a full-fledged op- tions trader and at 20 became the youngest person in stock market history ever to get a seat. Other speakers to appear dur- ing the season are Charlton Celebrity Luncheon to kick-off September 26 Heston, Ann Rule and Dr. Beck Weathers. Celebrity Luncheons are held at The Woodlands, Route 3215, Wilkes-Barre. Guest celeb- rities speak from 11 until 12, after which questions are taken directly from the audience and concludes with lunch at 12:30. Season membership for all four speakers, including lunch, is $150. For membership or infor- mation on future speakers call 696-3967. ‘Historical group will tour Gettysburg The Wyoming Historical and Géblogical Society will conduct its 6th Annual Gettysburg Battlefield Tour on Sat. Oct.4. The tour will départ from the Martz Bus Termi- nal at 7 a.m. ‘The bus trip to Gettysburg i: in- cliides a special video orientation to'the battlefield and to the 125th anniversary reenactment of the famous battle. While in Gettusburg, the group will tour the Electric Map and Battlefield Museum, enjoy a buffet luncheon at historic Herr's Tavern, and par- battlefield and the famous Gettysburg Cyclorama. There will be a dutch treat din- ner stop on the return trip. The bus will return to Wilkes-Barre at approximately 9:30 p.m. The cost of the trip per person is 849 to Society members, $59 to non-members, and children un- der 16 accompanied by a parent S43. To make reservations, con- tact the Wyoming Historical and Geological Society at 823-6244. Since space on the bus is limited, it is necessary to make reserva- Red Cross honors Offset employees The Wyoming Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross recently recognized two Offset Paperback employees. A Five Gallon Plaque was presented to Paul Walsh and Michael Luke. Offset Paperback is a member of the Back Mountain Industrial Blood Council. Chairperson of the Council is Dave Hoffman of C TEC. Shown at the plaques presentation is: Adam Crahall, Director of Human Resources; Maureen Jordan, Blood Service Director, Wyoming Valley Chapter; Paul Walsh, recipient, Joseph Makarewicz, Executive Vice President; Michael Luke, recipient; and Craig Husch, Executive Director, Wyoming Valley Chapter American Red Cross. The next Back Mountain Industrial Blood Drive will be held on Tues., Sept. 23, at Dallas United Methodist Church, Parsonage Street. The hours of the drive are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reservations may be made by calling Dave Hoffman at 675-1121 or the Wyoming | Valley Chapter at 823-7161, ext. 33. Dinner-dance to aid heart association ticipate in a guided tour of the tions as soon as possible. Dallas Lions install new officers The Dallas Lions Club, Installation of Officers for the 1997-98 year was held at Appletree Manor in the Newberry Estate. Officers for theé.coming year are Jack Williams, President; Walter Roberts, 1st Vice President; Nick Calvitti, 2nd Vice President; Pat Burke, 3rd Vice President; Jay Tanner, Secretary; David Spring, Treasurer; Frank Rollman, Tail Twister and Joe Canfield Lion Tamer. Shown above are President Williams on the left and outgoing President Dave Keating. 1 The American Heart Associa- tion (AHA), Luzerne County Divi- sion, recently held a silent auc- tion committee meeting for its first annual “Harvest Moon Dinner/ Dance”, to held on'Fri., Oct. 17 at the Westmoreland Club, Wilkes- Barre. Over 60 silent auction items have been donated, including tick- ets for four to the Radio City Christ- mas Spectacular provided by Martz Trailways, original artwork from local artists, Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic tick- ets, a Montage Mountain ski pack- age, autographed items from na- tionally known celebrities, gift certificates at area restaurants, a “Day of Beauty” at Age of Inno- cence and a tree from Footpaths and Landscapes. A kick-off to thel998 Heart Walk at Wyoming Seminary Up- per School, Harvest Moon Din- ner/Dance entertainment will be provided by Which Doctor. Tick- ets $55 per person. For additional information, re- garding silent auction donations, sponsorship opportunities or tick- ets, contact Tish Last at 822-6247. Senior Citizen Centers spon- sored by the Luzerne/Wyoming Counties Bureau for the Aging offer hot noon meals Monday through Friday to people 60 years of age or older. Donations from participants are gratefully ac- cepted and needed in order to expand this program. The Back Mountain Center is located at 22 Rice Street, Dallas. Call 675- 2179 for information. The following is the menu for the week of Sept. 29. All meals include margarine, milk and cof- fee. MONDAY - Oriental Day - Sweet Gardners grab 1st place The brother and sister team of Beth and Ben Gardner recently competed at the Calvacade of Stars Talent Competition at the Split Rock Lodge Resort in the Poconos. They competed in the Duo Pantomime category, capturing a score of 297.5 out of a possible 300, earning them gold medals and first place trophy for their rendition of a medley of Grease songs. Beth also competed in solo categories. She received bronze medals in novelty and funk and a gold medal in pantomime. Beth is a member of the dance line team, Locomotion, which received gold and silver medals in tap, jazz, and pantomime, along with a first place trophy in tap. Locomotion was also ranked in the top five scoring groups and lines in competition. Beth recently competed in the new Talent Expo at the Luzerne County Fair in the 7-12 age group division. She earned first place in the acting category for her pantomime number. Beth has also recently performed with other students from the Back Mountain Dance Studio at the Gate of Heaven Church Bazaar. Beth and Ben are the children of Brian and Chris Gardner of Dallas, and the grandchildren of Henry and Christine Shemanski, Forty Fort and Fred and Pat Gardner, Dallas. They are the great grandchildren of Helen Wentz, Nanticoke and Catherine Polacky, ‘Dallas. They are students at Gate of Heaven School and are members of the Back Mountain Youth Soccer League. They are students of Robert and Kristine OBerst, owners and directors of the Back Mountain Dance Studio, Dallas. Ricketts Glen activity schedule Rieketts Glen Activity Schedule: Sept. 25, 10 a.m., Lake Rose, Nature Walk, “Animal Fall Season Adaptations” Sept. 26, 4 p.m., Lake Jean, Nature Walk, “Animal Fall Season A laptations™; 7 p.m., Amphitheater, “Ricketts Fall Scenes” : SHS Neh He NUR-TRCN HRV Hol Ld BACK MOUNTAIN HARVEST ASSEMBLY - 340 Carverton Rd., Trucksville. 696-1128. Pastor, Daniel S. Miller. Christian Education for all;ages, 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wed., 7 p.m., "Génos" youth service. Midweek home groups; call for days and times. Weekday prayer 6:30-7:30 a.m. Visitors welcome. DALLAS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - 4 Parsonage St., Dallas. 675-0122. Rev. Michael A. Bealla, Pastor. Sunday School 9 a.m., Mdrning Worship 10:30 a.m. SHAVERTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - 163 N. Pioneer Ave., Shavertown. 675-3616. Pastors: Rev. Douglas and Janet Bryant Clark. Music Dir., John Vaida. SATURDAY: 5: 30 p.m., Chapel Service; SUNDAY: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Worship Services. Visitors expected. PHONE-A-PRAYER 675-4666. ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH - 196 N. Main St., Shavertown. Sat. Worship 5:30 p.m.; Sunday Worship 8:30 and 11 a.m.; Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Rev. Charles H. Grube, Pastor. Phone 675-3859 for more information. Everyone Welcome! VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH OF LEHMAN - Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday morning service 11 a.m.; Sunday evening service 6:30 p.m.; Wed. night prayer meeting 7:30 p.m. ™N and sour pork, parslied rice, Ori- ental vegetables, tomato juice, whole wheat bread, lemon pud- ding. TUESDAY - Veal parmesan, pasta w/Marinara sauce, wax beans, Italian bread, mixed fruit cup, salad w/Italian dressing. WEDNESDAY - Macaroni/ cheese w/ham cubes, cherry cob- bler, seasoned spinach, cranberry juice, rye bread, Lorna Doone cookies. THURSDAY - Ginger beef over parslied rice, Oriental vegetables, fruit compote, whole wheat roll, Fortune cookie, sherbert. FRIDAY - Ham salad, pickled beet salad, potato salad, tomato juice, rye bread, powedered do- | nut, beef noodle soup. Butterfly expert will speak at library Wednesday, Oct. 1, Rick Mikula, operator of Hole-In-Hand Butterfly Farm will be present at the Back Mountain Memorial Li- brary for a book signing session. Mikula is the pioneer of the “Butterfly Release Wedding” and was involved with the library's campaign and butterfly release. Rick is a nationally recognized lecturer. He has done thousands of seminars and workshops for butterfly enthusiasts on every level from kindergarten to college, and from lay person to the profes- sional. Two of his most recent titles will be available for sale. Garden Butterflies of North America, $15, (a coffee table type book); Butter- flies, S11.95 (Scholastic children’s book for ages 5-8). The author will be available between the hours of 2 and 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. SBA AND SCORE TO CONDUCT A WORKSHOP "Starting and Managing a Small Business" This is an all day workshop for men and women who are thinking of going into business or have done so recently and need assistance. The workshop will answer all your business questions - subjects to be covered will include: Marketing, Legal Aspects, Taxes and Records, Insurance, Resources and Programs Available. Wednesday, Oct. 8 - Genetti Hotel, Wilkes-Barre, The Cost of the workshop is $25 and includes instructional material, refreshments and lunch. CALL 826-6502 DANIEL A. DEMBOWSKI CHIMNEY SERVICE Chimney Cleaning 10 Years Experience in The Back Mountain Repairs * Building «Cleaning * Relining Annual CROP Walk to be d | held Oct. 12 in Kirby Park The 1997 CROP Walk will be held Sun., Oct. 12. Walkers will meet at Ralston Field of Wilkes University, behind Kirby Park. Registration begins at 12:45 p.m. A pre-walk rally will begin at 1:15 p.m., and the walk itself starts at 1:30 p.m. The CROP Walk is sponsored locally by the Wyoming Valley Council of Churches. CROP is part of Church World Service. CROP Walks across the country each year help raise money to fight hunger around the world. CROP was organized in 1947 by farmers who wanted to share some of their produce with those starv- ing in Europe following World War II. The name “CROP” initially meant “Christian Rural Overseas Program.” However, the program is no longer strictly “rural” non. “overseas.’ wen] | Of the money raised in the Wyoming Valley CROP Walk, 25% - is returned to be distributed lo- cally by the CROP Walk Commits: tee. Last year 407 walkers raised te over $15,000. A total of S3, 825 Hy was distributed to the following agencies: The Back Mountain Food Pantry, West Pittston Salva- tion Army, the Plymouth Chris- tian Service Center, and the CEO: Food Bank. Walker registration forms Is sponsor sheets are available from: , . the Wyoming Valley Cotmcilaot rd Churches, 83 South Franklin Street; and from Boscov's infor:- mation desk. For more informa-.;1 tion, call the Wyoming Valley, . Council of Churches, 825-8543. ~i p The Shavertown United sale include clothing, jewelry, knick knacks, toys, games, baked goods and other church is located at 163 N. Pioneer Ave., Shavertown. would like more information and Jack Roberts. Methodist Church. 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