‘8 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA ‘Wednesday, April 14, 1999 a Ce ar © AM Nancy (continued from page 1) “Nancy started working at the library in 1968, six months before I. was hired,” said Rudolph. “Through the years, she was in- volved in every phase of the li- brary and was always enthusias- tic about its development.” ' ‘Bernie Matchett has volun- teered at the library and its an- nual auction since 1980. She re- ‘calls a day when Nancy drove to dewntown Wilkes-Barre ina brand new car that had been donated to the auction. “She wasn't satisfied with the number of raffle tickets which had been sold, so she got behind the wheel and drove to Public Square to sell them her- self,” said Matchett. . ~“Martha Butler, Library Direc- tor, was often impressed by Nancy's ability to take charge. “She was excellent, anything she was ever asked to do was done professionally and with care,” said Butler. “Nancy worked so hard. She was really a pillar of the commu- nity,” said Dr. Craig Aicher, who isa former Auction Chairman and amember of the library’s board of directors. “I worked with her at the library of course, but she was also a member of our bowling league and she sat just a few rows from us at church,” he said. . . Nancy was an active member of the Shavertown United Methodist Church. She will be remembered as a kind person who generously gave of her time and talent. “Nancy was our assistant treasurer, she would come in two days a week and pay all the bills. She was also in charge of coordinating a group of Scripture readers, finding vol- unteers and sending notes to re- mind everyone of their turn,” said Linda Kelly. Always a creature of habit, Nancy had a morning ritual which included a daily stop at Friendly’s Restaurant. “We all knew her. She “would sit in booth 48 every morn- ing and drink her coffee while doing the daily crossword puzzle,” said Gayle Kruper, supervisor. “She came in every day for 25 or 30 years, so she was a fixture here:” In fact, when Nancy didn't show up for work at the library Satur- day morning, a co-worker called Friendly's to see if she had been there. .- Nancy was devoted to the li- brary, church and community but she held her family most dear. “People used to say that you could not talk to Nancy for five minutes without hearing about her grand- children. They were her pride and joy,” said Marilyn Rudolph. Co-workers and friends were united in their griefas word spread about Nancy. “We are going to miss her,” said Gayle Kruper of Friendly’s. “Her passing leaves a void that will not be easily filled,” said Martha Butler, Library Director. “It has been a long, terrible weekend. I am just glad the sun has come out today,” said long- time friend Marilyn Rudolph. Republican breakfast April 24 at Irem The 5th Republican Legislative District of Luzerne County will hold its annual Spring Breakfast at the Irem Temple Country Club, Dallas on Saturday, April 24, at 9 a.m. The event will be attended by candidates for county commissioner, district attorney and judges of Luzerne County. In addition, candidates for borough council, township supervisor, district justice and area school boards will be in attendance. This year’s guest speaker will be Senator Charles Lemmond, 20th District. Senator Lemmond has served in the Pennsylvania Senate since 1985 serving the counties of Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne and Wyoming. Anyone wishing to attend the breakfast or receive additional tickets can contact 5th District Chairman Tom Reese at 675-5929. Ticket price is S10. Li Class of 1979 plans reunion ~ The Lake-Lehman Class of 1979 is planning a 20 year reunion to be held at the East Mountain Inn on July 17, 1999. We are now in the process of obtaining a current address and phone number for each classmate. If you are a member of the Class of 1979 or know of anyone who lives out of the area who may be interested, please call class secretary Suzanne (Hudak) Rismondo at 675-7505 or 826-4609 with any information. It would be greatly appreciated. Missionary —— (continued from page 1) the Millers at first did not recognize her as she walked down the ramp. “I think she has come back more grown up,” says her mother. The Miller - family and Back Mountain Harvest Assembly, where her father is pastor, hope to host one of the Peruvians, Juan Carlos Enriques Diaz, this summer. Becqui Miller will be attend- ing College Misericordia this fall, and plans to study nursing in order to become a nurse practitioner. She hopes to continue traveling on mission- ary trips, in order to save both ‘souls and bodies. She encourages everyone to make similar trips. “You'll come back changed,” notes Becqui. After witnessing the lives people there lead, she honestly feels grateful for what she has. “It was hard to leave.” Despite the hardships of the trip, Becqui proudly says, “I'd go back in a second.” As part of her mission, Becqui Miller helped serve more than 800 people who came for medical care. Seniors group will meet April 22 The Back Mountain Seniors met April 8 at 1 p.m. with Kay Hudak presiding. Members are reminded to at- tend the Inter Faith Tea on April 15at 1 p.m. at St. John’s Church, - N. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre. Most of last year’s committee chairmen are returning to their positions. The club president ex- tends many thanks to these indi- viduals for their hard work and commitment. The next meeting will be held April 22. New members are welcome. Contact Kay Hudak at 675-5060. A 1-800-234-5381. | Due for a lump-sum payment when you retire? | Are you retired and unhappy? 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Recess (continued from page 1) the day is too long a period for them to concentrate without an opportunity to run around and be refreshed,” said Bonnie Palmatier, first ©. grade teacher at Westmoreland Elementary. Another teacher reported that students often learn valuable les- sons while on the playground. “I have seen children organize soc- cer, basketball and baseball games during recess. They play tag and jump rope. Often this is the only opportunity many students have to interact with their peers, to socialize and to experience some relief from the pressures of the curriculum,” said Kim Socash who teaches kindergarten at Westmoreland Elementary. Ellen Nagy, school board mem- ber, said numerous parents have indicated to her that they believe the 30 minute recess is excessive. “Many people think the recess is too long, the kids are too rough, they get too sweaty and that these factors make learning difficult,” said Nagy. Dallas Blemetitary School par- ents have formed a volunteer Hayfield Poetry Festival April 24 The 16th annual Hayfield Poetry Festival will take place on Satur- day, April 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. in Hayfield Flonse at, Penn : State Wilkes- Barre in Lehman. Sarah Cotterill and Philip Brady are the featured poets. The poetry , workshops beginning at 9 am. in Hayfield House are free, but are limited to 15 participants and require pre-registration. A complimen- tary brunch will be provided for those who participate in workshops. The afternoon session features poetry readings by the authors in the community room of Hayfield House. These are also free and open to the public. A book signing and reception will conclude the program. For more information, or a registration form, please call Dr. David Chin at 675-9247 or e-mail to dpcb@psu.edu. Jane E. Durkin, D.0. Irvin Jacobs, M.D. Diane A. Lowe, M.D. Richard A. 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