a The Dallas Post Library News ~ NEVIS C3 TU EY The Back Mountain Memorial Library circulated 6,731 books during the month of September; adult fiction 2,311, juvenile fic- tion 2,064, young adult fiction 56, adult non-fiction 1,532, juve- nile non-fiction 824. Reference questions answered 210, Book _ Club books circulated 235, inter- “library loan transactions 52, CD © 60, audio tapes 472, and videos 239. New books added to the collection, adult 126, juvenile 100, books withdrawn: adult 183, ju- venile 1. New borrowers adult 59, _juvenile 39, re-registrations adult 59, juvenile 70. Total active bor- rowers as of September 30, 11,590. Library staff attending computer workshops Three members of the library staffare attending computer work- shops at GAR High School. The workshops are a tie-in with the schools and the state program Link-to-Learn. There are 77 chil- dren registered for the four ses- sions of story hour with 12 chil- dren on waiting lists. The pro- grams started the first week of October. The director of Small Wonders Nursery School in Shavertown visited the library with 32 four-year-olds on September 23. They enjoyed a tour, stories and received registration cards for the library. Linda Major of “Arts at Hayfield” contacted the library for Saturday story hours during the holidays. The first session will be October 24 from 10 to 11 a.m. with stories, crafts and activities with a Halloween theme. Christmas and Easter programs are scheduled for later. New books: “Princeton” by Robert Gambee is presented to the library by Jack Burke, com- pliments of American Re; a mem- ber of the Munich Re Group. Since 1756 Princeton has been the home of a college which is now one of the finest liberal arts universities in the country, one of the most heavily endowed, and certainly one of the most beautiful. The town of Princeton is also home to many other famous and academic and corporate research centers, all of which are featured in this book. There are over 300 photo- graphs in full color taken over a five-year period with complete text and captions of pre-Revolution- ary homes in Princeton and Lawrenceville to 20th century cor- porate campuses. This is the most complete portrait of Princeton ever published. | DALLAS HIGH GUIDANCE NOTES ° Last minute tips on taking the PSAT October 17 fi The P.S.A.T.’s will begin promptly at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. Students should arrive be- . tween 7:30 and 7:45 a.m. and go directly to their room assignment which will be posted as they enter . the school lobby. Bring two shapened #2 pencils. For further information, contact Robyn Jones, ~ Guidance Counselor at 674-7217. The PSAT/NMSQT measures not only critical reading, verbal - reasoning and math problem-solv- . ing skills but also writing skills. . What the Test Measures: The PSAT/NMSQT assesses knowl- . edge and skills developed through years of study in a wide range of courses as well as through expe- riences outside the classroom. Although the PSAT/NMSQT and SAT I are not directly related to a specific high school curriculum, they are developed to reflect the kinds of academic experiences that teachers consider important. The test measures developed: verbal and mathematical reason- ing abilities important for suc- cessful academic performance in college. It assesses the ability to reason with facts and concepts rather than the ability to recall and recite them. The PSAT/ NMSQT places a priority on the critical thinking skills educators emphasize. Why Younger Students Take the Test: Last year 32 percent of PSAT/NMSQT test takers were sophomores. For younger students taking the PSAT/NMSQT is not so much an assessment as an opportunity to gain early awareness of college as an option. By taking the test earlier students are given the op- portunity to see What kinds of skills they will need to develop to succeed in college. Students who take the test as sophomores The economic ll Howard Grossman An exciting new document has been published recently by the Pennsylvania 21st Century Envi- ronment Commission, a group organized by Gov. Tom Ridge in 1997. The 76 page report outlines a series of 240 recommendations “and is in draft review, pending further comments by citizens and "officials across this great Com- monwealth. Distinguished offi- “cials such as former Pennsylva- nia Lt. Gov. William W. Scranton, III, are included as members of the Commission. This report pro- vides a brand new opportunity for Northeastern Pennsylvania and other regions of the state to focus on ways by which Pennsylvania «can jump into the 21st Century , with strong belief in its destiny. i“ planning The report highlights land use and managing Pennsylvania » resources as the most critical issues facing the . state. The five major issues iden- . tified within the document are: * Promoting responsible land ‘;AlS€ * Encouraging conservation ..and sustainable use of natural _\ resources @ * Improving human health and environmental quality ., * Changing the way we do busi- ness should be encouraged to take it again as juniors to monitor the development of their reasoning skills. Why Juniors Take the Test. The PSAT/NMSQT prepares stu- dents for college admission tests and encourages them to consider college as an option. By taking the PSAT/NMSQT, students also compete for national scholarships and are placed on college mailing lists. Test results provide valu- able feedback about academic skills and can be used to identify students for honors classes and the Advanced Placement (AP) Pro- gram. Helpful reports allow you to spot trends in student perfor- mance that may relate to the cur- riculum. What's on the Test? The PSAT/ NMSQT includes: Two 25-minute verbal sections with a total of 52 questons includ- ing Sentence Completions, Analo- gies and Critical Reading. Two 25-minutes Mathematical sections with a total of 40 ques- tions including regular Multiple Choice, Quantitative Compari- sons, and Grid-ins. One 30-minute Writing Skills section with a total of 39 ques- tions including Identyfing Sen- tence Errors, Improving Sen- tences, and Improving Para- graphs. The most work involved in ap- plying to a college is writing an essay. Most colleges want one, although, because of time limita- tions, some of the larger schools don’t require you to write any- thing. This can be stressful be- cause some students have noidea what to say. Perhaps a discus- sion of the reasons colleges want essays would help. The first rea- son for the essay is similar to why they want letters of recommenda- tion. They hope to learn some- thing about you the rest of your application doesn’t tell them. This time they want to hear it in your words. They also are seeking insight into how you think and write. Here are some things to remember: 1. Be yourself. Don’t write what you think they want to hear. Your writing style should reflect your personality. 2. Do arough draft! Be sure to have one of your teachers review and edit your essay before it goes on your application. Finally, do your best on the essay. Don’t just throw some- thing together to get it done. They do matter! Parents and students don’t for- get to attend the Bishop Hoban Educational Fair Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. in the high school gym. Over 100 presenters will be there. Governor's School applications are available in the Guidance Of- fice. See Mr. Wolensky. Parents are welcome to a free Financial Aid Publication spon- sored by P.H.E.A A. which covers the wide variety of state and fed- eral grant and loan programs available. Just have your son or daughter stop in for a copy or visit their website at www.pheaa org. Also, on the subject of financial + aid, mark your calendar now for our Financial Aid Night on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Kathy Pesta, a representative from Penn State will be here to discuss the entire financial aid process. This program is excellent and well worth your time. : New document hopes to improve Pennsylvania * Developing environmental stewardship The 2 1st Century Environmen- tal Commission includes recom- mendations which are vital to the appropriate planning and future of this region. Many of these were highlighted in a landmark 1992 report of the Economic Develop- ment Council of Northeastern Pennsylvania (EDCNP) “Land Un- der Seige: The Search for Man- aged Growth in Northeastern Penn- sylvania”. Other documents which pre- ceded the 21st Century report which tie closely to that piece of work include the nationally award winning NEPA 2000 Regional Vi- sioning Project of EDCNP which concluded with 17 small reports dealing with major issues affect- ing the future of Northeastern Pennsylvania; a more recent re- gional economic summit confer- ence summary which outline the results of 11 panels and two ma- jor presentations at an all day event held in the Pocono Moun- tains, and a Regional Leadership Forum which was held April 2, 1998 and focused on the type of regional leadership needed for 21st century life in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Among the recommendations found in the 21st Century Envi- ronmental Commission Report are: * Develop systems and meth- ods to make Pennsylvania the top state in the creation of high pay- ing, environmental and human health - friendly jobs. * Develop and deliver tools to Pennsylvania businesses to im- prove overall performance and efficiency to eliminate waste. * Improve the attractiveness of Pennsylvania as a place for busi- nesses to locate and stay and people to live and visit. * Improve the linkage between environmental, economic and health leadership and policy-mak- ing at the state and local levels. * Develop incentives, policies, and procedures that foster part- nerships, cooperation, synergy and common goals among indi- viduals, agencies, departments, communities, government and other institutions as well as oth- ers. A copy of the report can be secured by contacting the Penn- sylvania 21st Century Environ- mental Commission, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 15th Floor, P.O. Box 2063, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17105 or by con- tacting EDCNP, 1151 Oak Street, Pittston, PA 18640-3795. EDCNP will be continuing to evaluate and monitoring the work of the Environmental Commis- sion and bringing this informa- tion before the region’s public and private sector leaders. Howard Grossman is Exeuctive Director of the Eco- nomic Development Council of Northeastern Pennsylvania. He lives in Dallas. DMS student council elects officers Recently the Dallas Middle School Student Council held election of officers for the 1998-1999 school year. The following officers will serve their classmates and school: Jillian Krakosky, president; Todd Buckley, vice president; Gabrielle Huh, recording secretary; Amanda Hayes, corresponding secretary; and Carrie Thimot, treasurer. The student council plans many activities which include schoolwide dances, theme days, fundraising events for numerous community organizations e.g., Back Mountain Food Bank, SPCA, American Cancer Society and participation in the American Diabetes Association's “Walk for Diabetes.” Each year the group also serves as guides for major school functions and attends the Pennsylvania Student Council District IX Conference. : Pictured from left, Amanda Hayes, Todd Buckley, Gabrielle Huh, Jillian Krakosky and Carrie Thimot. nen ne Dallas, PA Wednesday, October 14,1998 5 The Dallas High School ture Business Leader America (FBLA) officers dinner Oct. 3 at Alden Mz restaurant in Ns ticoke. Tucker, ent; Jancewicz, vice pr reat 1 project,‘ “PAFBL ing hand.” Th _ raise money fo Red Cross. Dal forward to a SCHOOL MENUS The following school lunch menus are for the week of Oct. 15-21. All lunches include milk. DALLAS SCHOOLS THURSDAY - Jumbo hotdog/bun, turkey hoagie, baked beans, sliced pears. FRIDAY - School closed. MONDAY - Meatball hoagie w/ cheese, hot ham/cheese sandwich, green beans, blueberry fluff, TUESDAY ¢ Egg-ham-cheese muffin, hot ham/cheese sandwich, tator tots, rosy applesauce. WEDNESDAY - Chicken parmesan sandwich w/side of pasta, hot ham/cheese sandwich, fresh veggies w/dip, fruit crisp. GATE OF HEAVEN SCHOOL THURSDAY - 11:15dismissal. No lunch. FRIDAY - Chicken noodle soup, turkey w/lettuce sandwich, mixed fruit. MONDAY - Hamburg w/bun, French fries, carrot/celery stix, peaches. TUESDAY - Subway hoagie, chips, pickles, pears. WEDNESDAY - Sloppy Joe’s w/ bun, potato rounds, corn, pineapple. LAKE-LEHMAN SCHOOLS Elementary School THURSDAY - Turkey & noodles w/dinner roll or bacon cheeseburger/ roll, green beans, apple slices. FRIDAY - Teacher's In-Service. No school. MONDAY- Hamburger/roll or stromboli w/sauce, French fries, rosy applesauce. TUESDAY - Beef-a-roni, or turkey club sandwich, tossed salad/dress- ing, cinnamon applesauce. WEDNESDAY - Hot dog/bun or hamburg gravy over mashed pota- toes, buttered peas, fruited gelatin. Middle School THURSDAY - Baked potato w/roll. Zesty spaghetti w/meatsauce, roll, tossed salad/dressing, fruit crisp. FRIDAY - Teacher's In-Service. No school. MONDAY - Hotdogbar. Stromboli w/sauce, French fries, mixed fruit. TUESDAY - Pasta bar wi/roll. Chef's choice, winter blend, chilled pears. WEDNESDAY - Three Guys Pizza Day. Beef stew over noodles w/ dinner roll, sweet peas, rosy applesauce. High School THURSDAY - French fry bar w/ roll. Zesty spaghetti w/meatsauce, roll, tossed salad/dressing, fruit crisp. FRIDAY - Teacher's In-Service. No school. MONDAY - Breakfast Bar. Stromboli w/sauce, French fries, mixed fruit. TUESDAY - Baked potato bar w/ roll. "Chef's choice, winter blend, chilled pears. WEDNESDAY - DeliBar. Chicken fajita bar w/roll. Beef stew over noodles, dinner roll, sweet peas/but- tered rice, rosy applesauce. WEST SIDE TECH Breakfast THURSDAY - Oatmeal cookies, cereal, juice, fruit. FRIDAY - In-Service. MONDAY - Bananabread, cereal, juice, fruit. TUESDAY - Hot hanvchesse or cereal, juice, pastry. "WEDNESDAY - Coffee cake, ce- real, juice, fruit. . Lunch THURSDAY - Tuna/turkey hoagie- lettuce-tomato, macaroni salad, apple, jello cake. FRIDAY - In-Service. MONDAY - Wafer steak on hoagie roll w/lettuce-tomato, seasoned pasta, chilled pears. TUESDAY - Taco’s trimmings- sharp cheese-tangy sauce, salsa, steam corn, vegetable rice casse- role, gingerbread. WEDNESDAY - Open face turkey sandwich, mashed potatoes, steamed green beans, pumpkin bars. ; Return 117th Companies Departments. George C. HASAY Legislative «Remember Your Vote is Important * Acquired much needed state grant money to help our Luzerne County Fair Association. * Acquired state grants for our Local Volunteer Fire * Acquired state grants for our Local Police * Keeps a Vigilant Eye on our Rural Roads — Making sure we get our fair share of the tax money from Harrisburg Remember” You Can't Buy Experience! Paid for by the Committee to Re-elect George C. Hasay, Chairman Gary Bakor
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