8 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, January 6, 1999 Chapel (continued from page 1) tion as a Bible scholar and Chris- tian leader.” ‘Lewis and Boultinghouse are sisters. Both gave the church written histories, as they were both original mem- bers of the Sunday School and church. Also, both women were part of the effort to get the Sunday School “approved and were later involved with solicitation of funds to get the sanctuary built. Their father, William I. Hawk, drew up the plans for the church. Lewis recalled that, “all the men... and even little boys helped with the digging of the basement and grading. Mr. Gregory provided transportation for the men and boys to come who hadn't ways to get there.” Bob Law and his wife, Mary, raised their three children in the church. They appreciate the church’s direct approach to teach- ing. “It's directly from the Bible, not what a denomination says is right or wrong,” said Mr. Law. “It’s home. I can go anyplace and worship, but (that church) is home.” "Reverend Ron Cease, who has served the church for the past 15 years, is in full agreement with Law. “People here really love God .and truly love each other. No one puts on airs. The church tries to reach people with church of the gospel,” said Cease, who said ap- proximately 65 percent of the con- gregation is from the Back Moun- tain. _ Cease described the congrega- tion as an aging one, with be- tween 40 and 50 “members.” Al- though, the church if due-free, collection is by choice. And the tall, wooden doors are open to anyone. : ~ Recently the church underwent a $22,000 remodeling project funded entirely by the congrega- tion itself. ~ “We don’t really push member- ship. We feel that if you love God, it is more important to be a mem- ber of His family than a member of a church,” explained Cease. People of all different back- grounds have attended the church. Baptists, Catholics, Methodists, and others have vis- ited and some have joined the congregation. Cease believes that being non- denominational gives Valley View Union Chapel “the freedom to make decisions that have to be made quickly.” He describes the church as old- fashioned, with no set way of wor- shipping. “We are free to listen to the voice of God,” said Cease. »Dorothy Spencer, whose hus- band Benjamin is on the church's board of trustees with Mr. Law, has attended the church since =. Applications for this year’s Low-Income Home Energy As- 1 sistance program (LIHEAP) are 7» now available at the Luzerne < County Assistance Office. LIHEAP is a Federal program that assists low-income indi- viduals who cannot pay their “heating bills. Eligible house- holds can receive assistance through a direct payment to vendors who supply their fuel, or through a crisis component , during weather-related emer- ~ .gencies, such as a broken fur- “nace, leaking pipes, or termi- “nated utility service: [ “Homeowners, renters (includ- «ing those whose rent includes oa heat), roomers and subsidized housing tenants may be eli- gible. Any type of fuel may be used. The program opened for both ‘the cash and crisis components began on November 16 with the cash component closing Jan. 8, and the crisis component closing March 15. Besides household income, grants are based on the type of fuel used and the county of residence. To be eligible for the pro- gram, household income can- not exeed 110 percent of the Federal poverty income guide- lines, or for a one-person house- hold, $8,885; two persons ‘Deadline Friday for cash heat assistance $11,935;. three persons, $15,015; four persons, $18,095; five persons, $21,175; six persons, $24,255. The guidelines increase by $3,080 for each additional person. Last year, 7,778 county households received $2 million in basic LIHEAP cash grants to offset heating bills. Crisis grants totaling $113,000 were given to 836 households with heating emergencies. Help for families with a heat- ing emergency is available 24 hours a day by contacting Cri- sis Assistance through the Commission on Economic Op- portunity at 826-0510. Bishop O'Reilly High School 316 North Maple Ave. Kingston, PA 18704 It 570-288-1404 ~ CHOOSE BISHOP O'REILLY HIGH SCHOOL “A School You Can Believe In” We serve the Greater Wyoming Valley Area I AY, AA, SL} isl eS Ul AS O™ Open House - Monday, January 11, 1999 Beginning at 7 p.m. We are a Catholic High School which: * Encourages school, church and community service * Promotes a value-centered curriculum » Offers over 100 course offerings including advanced, accelerated, college prep and remedial courses. * Provides a complete tutoring program * Coordinates activities and clubs for everyone * Includes a successful sports program & a new weight room * Maintains traditional, individualized scheduling and small class size ~ Call today for an appointment ~ 1998 Graduates attained over $1,500,000 in academic scholarships with 100% matriculating to college *Approved by the PA Department of Education, accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges & Secondary Schools, and recognized with the SAFE, DISCIPLINED and DRUG-FREE SCHOOL AWARD by the US Department of Education and President Clinton in 1995. & & & © & aS a & Bob and Mary Law, above, looked through the records at the Valley View Chapel. Three generations of his family has attended the church. At left, Rev. Ron Cease stands on the steps of the modest building. “Those of us who have known this church since she was small. childhood have found such peace here and such a deep faith in Christ. The dress is casual, you need not be a member to attend...We sing the old hymns - that you probably have heard while growing up like, ‘The Old Rugged Cross,” ‘Rock of Ages,” and ‘In the Garden’ to name a few,” she wrote in a letter to The .Dallas Post. Church services are at 8:45 a.m. Sunday morning followed by Sunday School at 10 a.m. An evening service is held at 6 p.m. Welcome Wagon (continued from page 1) to make an appointment if the phone number was listed, and if not, she would just drive by and stop in unannounced to present the homeowner with a package of Welcome Wagon goodies. She would even visit the Country Club Apartments to uncover who had just arrived. “She came with a wicker basket full of information and maps — which we still use,” says Marianne Mancke, Dallas. “We were not welcomed by Welcome Wagon at our other two homes.” Mickie Lubin, Shavertown, fondly remembers the visit. “She made me feel welcome to the community,” says Lubin. “She saw that we had dogs and explained how to get licenses for them.” Fall was the busy season for Welcome Wagon, says Crinnion. Most visits went smoothly, although once a dog did bite her. Men tended to be suspi- cious, she says, and she would have to prove that she was not selling anything. She happily recounts the times when her visit interrupted a celebration which she was then asked to - join. “I had a glass of cham- pagne,” she remembers, at a home in Sunrise Estates. Crinnion'’s favorite visit occurred when she stopped by the new house of a young doctor and his wife. He had just returned from a long day at the hospital, and was exhausted. After the coupons and bro- chures and gifts were presented Schools Se to him with pleasant conversa- tion and Crinnion’s calm manner, he was transformed. “He said, ‘You turned my day ETS around,’ “ says Crinnion. Sadly, times have changed. “Over the years, it has been harder to find people at home,” says Crinnion. “More weekend and evening calls were re- quired.” More couples work, fewer families hang out at home, and lives are busier. It became harder and harder for Welcome Wagon to reach its market. As a result, the com- pany decided to discontinue home visits and instead concen- trate on direct mailings. Crinnion is disappointed. “There won't be the personal touch,” she says. Crinnion’s last visit was to the Sidorek family in Dallas. “She is a very sweet person,” says Sally Sidorek. They plan to use the coupons and appreci- ated the visit. : Crinnion’s last day was December 20. After 10 years on the job, she received a pearl pin. After 20 years, it was a diamond’ brooch. But, after 22 years of meeting and greeting newcom- ers to the Back Mountain, she truly treasures her memories. (continued from page 1) Education Association as a way to organize the process. “There was no scientific study for these requirements,” said Brezinski. “The standards are slowly decreasing in acceptance of this model. ‘No longer is GPA, test scores and grades as much a determining factor for colleges.” Elements Eartheart believes makes for successful schools pro- ducing successful students for the 21st century include positive beliefs and attitudes, accepting that children learn differently, experimental learning, including all groups, of children together, treating education as a privilege | instead of a right and character and integrity training. : Brezinski used the Alternative Community School of Ithaca, New York as an example of a success- ful public school. 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