| PY | ® PY | 2 ) © ) © 9 © ) © » © » > The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, June 3, 1998 3 Students honor memory By KYLIE SHAFFERKOETTER Post Staff DALLAS - The sophomore class at’ Dallas High School recently held a memorial service for their dear friend and classmate Seth Linsinbigler, who passed away 15 months ago due to a brain tumor. The Sophomore Steering Com- mittee organized “A Life...A Cel- ¢bration...” to honor Seth. “Our class wanted closure. Nothing was ever done in school. We just wanted to honor him,” said Norah Krakosky, committee president. Seth was diagnosed with a brain tumor Nov. 3 1993, while in sixth grade. He stayed active and was determined to live as normal a life as possible under the circum- stances. He played trombone all through middle school and into high school. He lost his three- year battle with the disease on Dec. 23, 1996. The memorial was held May '27. Approximately 60 people, ‘mostly students, gathered in the school’s auditorium to hear po- ems, songs and tributes to Seth. Tyler Morgan welcomed the large group and introduced Casey ‘Wagner, Seth's neighbor and good friend who read the poem she wrote after his death. Michael Pawlik, band teacher, ‘expressed is feelings about Seth, ‘who he said taught him determi- nationand hope. Pawlik struggled through his words, holding back ‘tears. Members of the girls’ chorus ‘sang songs, including one that Abby Ahmad, sophomore, wrote’ for her friend. The song is entitled ‘Thoughts of You. Between verses, sniffles could be heard throughout the audito- rium and most of the chorus cried freely as they sang. of a fallen classmate Rev. William Kennerd from Alderson United Methodist, the Linsinbiglers’ church, likened Seth to the American Red Maple the class planted in his memory. “Every tree is unique. While they do have much in common, they are one of a kind,” said Rev. Kennerd. “Like the tree, Seth had much in common with you, but he was unique...(and) vulnerable like a tree. He received from his friends and family and he gave to all of them.” Everyone silently filed outside and formed a perfect circle around the dedicated Maple tree. A plaque, which was donated by Bartikowsky's Jewelers, stands before the tree and reads: Do not stand by my grave and weep; I am not there, I do not sleep; I am 1000 winds that blow, I am a diamond glint on snow, I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain; When you awake in the morning hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circling flight; I am the soft star shine at night; Do not stand by my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die. Krakosky said the inscription . was an anonymous poem his mother had put on thank you cards after Seth's funeral. “We felt it to be very appropriate be- cause we feel he’s still with us,’ she said. When Krakosky was asked why she thought Seth affected so many people in such a positive way, the words spilled out easily. “Seth was the ideal person. He was so kind, friendly and extremely cou- rageous. He never lacked in par- ticipation, even when he was so sick. He didn’t want us to worry about him,” she said, with a smile Scott Walters enlists in the U.S. Navy Scott S. Walters, a 1994 Lake- Lehman graduate, received his BS degree in Chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh. On the dean's list every semester, he was accepted into Horors College and-a member of the Golden Key Fonor Society. He.is an active member of the Cornerstone Campus Minis- try. .- Scott was commissionsd as an ensign in the U.S. Navy. He at- tended NROTC at Carnegie Mellon University. As a midshipman, he was a squad leader, PT coordina- tor, logistics officer, and battalion executive officer. His awards in- clude: Commanding Officer's SCOTT S. WALTERS Meritorious Award, Commanding Officer's Special Achievement Rib- bon, Naval Institute Award, Mili- tary Order of World Wars Award, ROTC Award of Merit and Avia- tion Club Ribbon. Scott's summer assignments were onboard USS Thomas S. Gates in Panama /Puerto Rico and onboard USS John F. Kennedy in Spain/Italy. Scott will report to Petisicold, FL to attend flight school to be- come a navy pilot. Scott is the son of Nancy and Gary Walters of Shavertown. His sister, Susie, a 1998 Lake-Leh- man graduate, will attend the Uni- versity of Pittsburgh this fall. He is the grandson of Harry West and the late Jane M. West, formerly of Plymouth. He is also the grandson of Quentin “Cap” and Bette Walters of Dallas. Strawberries Pick Your Own Please Call First Dymond's Farm or 333-4902/333-4542 After 6 p.m. June 6 675-1696 St. Paul's Day Camp 196 N. Main St., Shavertown, PA July 6 -10 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. .Open to Members & Friends Children starting Kindergarten through children entering 6th grade, $50.00 per child Includes snacks throughout the day, and drink s to accompany lunches. Arts & Crafts, group games, music, picnic with swimming & nature hike, plus much more! Applications available by calling 675-3859 \ or email: stpaul @epix.net S Oe, 0) Abby Ahmad read a poem during a memorial ceremony for Seth Linsinbigler. At right, Dallas High School sophomores gathered around a memorial tree that was planted in Seth's memory. POST PHOTOS/KYLIE SHAFFERKOETTER on her face. Renee Rondinella, Seth's aunt, thought the memorial was thoughtful. “The students were so wonderful and did a great job of planning this whole thing. I was very impressed with this group of young people because they thought to do this all on their own,” she. said. Lake-Lehman Taxpayers to meet The regular monthly meeting of the Lake-Lehman School District Tax Payers Association, will be held, Thurs., June 4, in the Lehman Township Municipal Building located on Old Route #115 and will start at 7:30 p.m. St. Paul's to hold supper June 13 A family style roast beef supper will be held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Shavertown on Sat., June 13. Takeouts, 4:30 p.m. serving 5-7 p.m. Adults $6.50, child $3. Tickets call 675-3859 or at the door. Harveys Lake Legion to hold flea market Harveys Lake American Legion will sponsor an indoor flea market on Sat., June 6, at the post home from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tables may be reserved by calling 675-0104 or 639-5500. Refreshments will be available. Spring Showing of the Frame Lines from Kenneth Cole & Fisher Price Thursay,d June 11, 1998 « 2-8 P- m. also featuring Transitions Lenses with Built in UV and Scratch Protection PRIZES * REFRESHMENTS © JOIN US! Dr. Curtis Goodwin Fr Teme Back Mountain Eye Care 170 N. 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Several citizens suggested that the township and triathalon staff work together to design a map of alternative routes for traf- fic. Some staff members who worked the triathalon course re- called trying to re-route several out-of-towners, which caused additional traffic delays. John J. Wilkes announced that the Luzerne County Communica- tions Center will be on line with the county as of June 17. Wilkes is hopeful that the transition will go smoothly and without any prob- lems. § Jackson Township will be han- dling arrangements to hire people to gather and confirm informa- tion for the U.S. Census Bureau in the year 2000 Census. People are needed to help update infor- mation within the township and anyone interested should see the secretary during business hours. Last month's spaghetti dinner to aid the recreation commission was such a success, plans for another dinner are in the making. 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