8 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, November 26, 1997 Boxes (continued from page 1) their box. “I love to see children helping children,” she said. Debbie Parry of Lehman UM agrees the program teaches chil- drenagreatlessonin giving. Parry recently moved back to the area from New York and brought the idea back with her. She intro- duced the idea to the congrega- tion and Sunday school and within two weeks she had 66 boxes. The boxes were taken to Horsesheads, New York, on Nov. 23 and will then be sent to North Carolina for distribution. “We've had a really: good re- sponse. It's exciting to see that an individual can do something di- rectly for another child,” said Parry, who hopes the program will catch on in other local churches and the community asa whole. “This program brings a little bit of joy into the lives of children whose lives have literally been shattered.” Parry said the churches’ goal is to be a dropoff center for the local area and eventually a distribu- tion center. ‘Boy Scout Troop 241 collected boxes and Idetown United Meth- odist also donated a few boxes for the children. Rev. Richard Santella is Lehman United Methodist’s minister. Like Parry, Szots wants to get the larger Back Mountain com- munity involved with the project. She urges people to make up a shoe box of their own. Donors may choose the age and gender of the recipient and choose appro- priate new or good, used items for the child. Some suggested items include dolls, balls or toy cars, (Samaritan’s Purse asks that no war-related items such as toy guns or knives be included), school supplies, hygiene items and baby items. Unopened hard candy or gum are the only food items ac- cepted. Clothing including socks and t-shirts are also suggested. Donors may place a Christmas card with a photo along with their name and address inside the box in case the child may be able to respond. Christian literature is also included in each box by the Samaritan’s Purse. Boxes may be dropped off at Huntsville Christian Church any- time before Dec. 10. Ifyou cannot make it, call and someone will pick it up for you. For more information on do- nating a shoe box or money, con- tact Christine at 675-3962 or the Huntsville Christian Church at 675-0611. A brochure including a complete list of suggested items and stickers necessary for each box can be obtained by calling either number. POST PHOTO/KYLIE SHAFFERKOETTER Standing in front of a portion of the gift boxes at Lehman United Methodist Church, first row, from left, Cody Kustin, Geri Lowery, Jamie Lipski, Samantha Payne and Robbie Gionfriddo; second row, Joshua Parry, Thomas Parry, Sarah Parry, Heather Parry and Lauren Lipki. Standing in back is Debbie Parry. Linda Pineno, ‘Sunday school superintendent is not pictured. Scores (continued from page 1) ~All of Dallas's scores are a safe distance above the state average, but reading scores in the district tend to drop 50-70 points be- tween grade school and high school. While the fifth grade at Dallas Elementary scored 1400 and Westmoreland scored 1420, the 11th grade scored 1350. Speziale said he believes that is because of strong early reading programs in the elementary schools. “Their learning skills are ahead of kids in other schools. 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The eighth grade math scare is 1290, 10 points less than the state average. Rogers said 50 points is not an educationally sig- nificant number. “Traditionally our low score is in eighth grade math. It’s nothing to be ashamed of, it's within bands of similar schools,” he said. The PSSA test is taken in the spring every year. HORNE Park by the green canopy and come in and see our Beautiful Thanksgiving Centerpieces Ready to go — or to be Delivered! Christmas program at Gate of Heaven “Calling All Angels," a Christ- mas presentation of the youth and senior choirs at Gate of Heaven Church, will be held Sun- day, Dec. 7 starting at 7 p.m. All are welcome. Call Now 331-3333 FAX 331-8110 | Dallas (continued from page 1) the week. The borough manager said that he had been assured by American Asphalt that paving being done in the Lackawanna Avenue area will we completed shortly. Christmas lights are scheduled to be turned on for Thanksgiving Eve this week. 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