10 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, September 9, 1998 eA le Magic (continued from page 1) a sense of humor. KC & Company agreed to help a friend and per- formed for a group at a nursing home that gave them noresponse. “A lot of the adrenalin (you get from performing) comes from the audience's feedback,” explained Mrs. Culver. They performed the - next day at the same home and got terrific feedback. The couple’s award winning stage performance is a comedic routine with 1950's flair. :Com- plete with poodle skirt and leather, the two play Sonny and Cher to each other with magic looping it all together. “It's about a magician who comes into a diner and tries to impress a girl with magic,” ex- plained Mr. Culver. Does it work? “Yes,” replies Mrs. Culver, “at the very end,” she said with a smirk. The parents of three re- hearse their shows in the living room. The nice, comfortable room with photos of family and friends on the walls is transformed into a ‘stage. “Sometimes the kids get tired of it. The youngest, Keith Jr., gets tired of me trying tricks on him,” said Mr. Culver, with a laugh. Keith dJr.is 12, “Shooter” is 16 and Shelby is 18 and just left for Johnson Bible College. : The Culvers are members of the International Brotherhood of Magicians (IBM) and the Society of American Magicians (SAM). Mr. Culver is the president of the local SAM group. Both groups meet the first Thursday of every month at the Mark II Family Restaurant in Moosic at 7:30 p.m. “There are a lot of magicians in northeast Pennsylvania,” said Mr. Culver, who urges anyone with interest in magic to come to the meetings. people show up every month, al- though there are 50 active mem- bers. “We're growing. I know there are a lot more out there. We want to get the community to know that if they have an interest in magic and are willing to hold up the code of ethics, they should come to the meetings. You don’t have to perform if you don’t want to.” : A code of ethics is very strong is the magic community. The Fox Network program that appeared last year, in which a masked ma- gician gives away some secrets, sparked a quiet letter writing cam- paign to the show's sponsors. “Fifty percent of the sponsors stopped supporting the show,” said Culver. “There hasbeen alot . of discussion about that. There is a code of ethics in magic just like in any other profession.” But even with the show, people still want to see magic performed. The local IBM and SAM groups often help local organizations, such as the Cerebral Palsy Foun- dation, raise money. “It’s clean fun,” said Mrs. Cul- ver. The couple even performs gospel magic at local churches, in which they throw a gospel theme in with some tricks. The two wish they could per- form magic full time. Keith Culver has worked for Proctor & Gamble for 20 years, and Linda works for Renee's Romper Room in Sweet Valley. For more information on the local magicians’ group or to con- tact KC & Company, call 639- 2731. Lightning (continued from page 1) of his hand and across the street, landing at least 30 feet away. “It was weird,” McGeehan said, describing feeling as though some- ~one had put a hand on top of his head and was pressing down hard. McGeehan and ‘Sands were on opposite sides of the truck, which ‘was parked about 30 feet from where Rickaby was standing. None of the men recalls seeing a flash, but McGeehan said he heard the boom. Tom Rickaby said he saw the bright flash. He was standing only about 8 feet from his grandfather, but didn’t get hit. : \\ & / 1/77 1 PPLLEE Sr on Zz " 7 2 ER Vj Lo) Te t/ Asked where it struck, Robert Rickaby replied, “Me!” While they refused treatment at the scene, Sands and Rickaby said they were still uncomfort- able, and would see a doctor. Rickaby seemed to suffer the most effect, and nearly an hour after the strike complained of feeling like holding onto a live electrical wire. He also said his arms felt extremely heavy and had pain in his right ear. Sands doesn’t recall the strike. “I was just wondering what hap- pened,” he said, adding that “it sure makes you sweat.” \ ) Between 20 and 25 VanGorder, Annabell Allen and Sasha Allen. Diehard volunteers of the Lake Township voluntary recycling program. From left, foreground, Patrick Chocallo, Justin Chocallo. Behind, Bertha Williams, Beth Chocallo, Joanne Wascalus, Bob Dallas Women's Club will meet Sept. 11 The Dallas Area Federated Women's Club will hold their “Wel- come Back” Fall meeting on Thurs- day, Sept. 11 at the Appletree Terrace at 7 p.m. Officers for the 1998-99 club year are president, Lesley Dou- glas; vice president, Gail Gammage; secretary, Susan Dauksis and treasurer, Shirley Smith. Lehman Twp. tax rebates end Sept. 12 Lehman Township Tax Collec- tor, Peggy Moyer, reminds all prop- erty owners and residents that rebate value on 1998 school prop- erty and per capita tax bills will end on Sat., Sept. 12. All pay- ments made prior to the close of the tax collector's office hours; and those postmarked on or be- fore the Sept. 12 headline, will be accepted at rebate value. Any person paying by mail should enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope for a paid re- ceipt. Office hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p-m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays and the last three days of rebate value, Sept. 10,11 and 12 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. : Dallas school tax rebates end Sept. 16 ‘Rebate Value for Dallas School District will end Wednesday, Sept. 16. Office will be closed Sept. 12; Face Value for Dallas School Taxes and Penalty Collection for County /Municipal Taxes, Mon- of September. Monday, Wednes- day and Saturday, the last week of October. November 9, 14 and taxes. Final day to pay 1998 taxes is December 16, 1998. Phone, 675-5929 for service. a Recycling (continued from page 1) : volunteered. I'm very concerned about the environment. Irene used the phrase, ‘We all live down stream.’ And that’s true.” Bob VanGorder believes in set- ting a good example for the next generation. “It's important to teach the new generation about the environment. I hate to see stuff thrown out on the roads. Huntsville Christian Church rummage sale day and Wednesday, the last week Maybe if people know there is a place to take it (for free), they'll take it here,” he said. The volun- teers performroad clean-ups three times a year. Beth Chocallo agrees. “It is important what you teach your kids. To have a program like this | in town is beneficial because the kids can see (recycling) first hand,” she said. Chocallo added that recycling is not only good for the environ- ment, but saves money. “I went from having three trash bags to one when I started recycling. It saves paying the hauler for extra bags.” To volunteer or for more infor- mation, call 477-2479. The Huntsville Christian Church will be holding its annual Rummage Sale on Sat., Sept. 19, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Delicious homemade lunch foods and baked goods will also be for sale through- out the day. The church is located on top of the hill, just one block “west of the Huntsville 'Dam' at Huntsville Corners. 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