Ee ? ’ ¢ b ¥ [3 |) 10 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, March 31, 1999 Not-so-hidden talents Students at Dallas Middle School showed off their skills at the school’s annual talent show last week. At right, Scott Gay sang an plaintive rendition of “Don’t Laugh at Me.” Mallory Carey, below, wowed the audience with spectacular dancing. Below right, Amanda Hayes, left, and Jillian Krakosky “spiced” up their act. |T HORA = 53 & SHAKERS Elly Miller, of Shavertown has been named major gifts/planned giving officer at Luzerne County Community College. Miller has been employed at LCCC since 1977. She previ- ously served as director of non- traditional learn- ing services at the College. In her new role, she will be respon- sible for assisting with the College's development and fundraising activities. Miller is a founding board mem- ber of the PA Distance Education Consortium and a board member of the tri-state Consortium of Dis- tance Education (CODE). She isa member of the advisory board of the Diversity Institute at College Misericordia and the Board of Jewish Family Services. She previously served as presi- dent of the Ethics Institute of NEPA, president of the Board of Trustees of Temple B'nai B'rith and president of the Kiwanis Club of Wilkes-Barre. Miller received the Leadership Wilkes-Barre Alumni Distinguishd Leadership Award in 1997 and the Greater Wilkes- Barre chamber of Commerce Athena Award in 1998. She also received the pathfinder Award from the Wyoming Valley Women's network in 1992; was selected as the recipient of the Outstanding Administrator Award at LCCC for 1994-95; and received a citation of distinction from The Wyoming ValleyInterfaith Council in 1996. Dr. Jon Larson, College presi- dent says, “This is the ideal time for Elly Miller to be joining our Foundation Office as we kick-off our Children’s Center campaign. We look forward to her playing an instrumental role as we raise much-needed funds to build a Children’s Center on our cam- ” pus. Miller resides in Shavertown with her husband, Murray. They are the parents of two sons, Ja- son and Justin. POST PHOTOS/CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK (AIPA) Back where they am1340 / am1400 "children unter 12 and will be available at the door. AISE seeks host families for students The American Intercultural Student Exchange, a non-profit educa- tional foundation, is seeking local host families for high school foreign exchange students for the upcoming school year. AISE'’s students come from over 40 countries world wide with new countries being added every year. AISE places exchange students with loving host families throughout the United States. The students attend local high schools during their six to 10 month cultural exchange experience. American host families provide these young ambassadors with a place to sleep, meals and a family atmosphere in which to live. AISE students are eager to learn about our government, history, customs and language, while at the same time leaving a lasting impression of their cultures in the minds and hearts of their American host families and peers. Please call AISE at 1-800-SIBLING or visit the AISE web site at www.aise.come for more information on hosting a foreign exchange student in your home. 'Cinderella’ on stage at Misericordia College Misericordia Theater Ensemble will present the play “Cinderella” by William Glennon, directed by Regina Rockensies. This delightful version of the story is combined with comedy and is enjoyable for children as well as adults. The performance will be held April 15 and April 16 at 7 p.m. and April 17 at 2 p.m. in Walsh Auditorium. Tickets are $3 for adults and $2 for For more information, please czall 674-6244. DHS Soccer Club craft show April 18 The Dallas High School Soccer Club is sponsoring the annual Spring Craft Show on Sunday, April 18 at the Dallas Senior High School from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 100 vendors from Pennsylvania and New Jersey will be represented, selling various crafts including semi- precious gemstone jewelry, needlework, candles, ceramics, potpourri, quilts, stenciled lamp shades, woodcrafts, wreaths, handmade dolls and homemade candy. Soccer Club members will be selling lunch and baked goods throughout the day. There is no admission charge. Booths available for "Market on the Pond’ The Auxiliary of the Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas, announces booths are available for their annual “Market on the Pond” flea market scheduled for June 19 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Raindate isJune 26. Spaces are $15 each and areservation form is available by calling the Volunteer Department at 675-8600, ext. 138. ’ Faux aboard USS Enterprise Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Donald R. Faux, son of Donald E. and Christine A. Faux of Rte. 3, Dallas, recently arrived in the Adriatic Sea while assigned to aircraft carrier USS Enterprise. He is a 1994 graduate of Tunkhannock Area High School, Tunkhan- nock. He joined the Navy in August, 1995. Cummings completes Marine basic Marine Pvt. Forrest Cummings, son of Lawrence P. and Linda. J. Cumings of Trucksville, recently completed basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, SC. He is a 1998 graduate of Dallas Senior High School. Pfc. Krohn graduates from fuel course Marine Pfc. John D. Krohn, son of Deborah G. and Theodore L. Krohn of Dallas, recently graduated from the Bulk Fuel Specialist Course. During the course at the U.S. Army Quarter Master School, Fort Lee, VA, students receive instruction on the installation, operation, main- tenance and repair of fuel handling units and accessory equipment. 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