e’ The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, July 28, 1999 3 Vets (continued from page 1) thing the EPVA does every day of the year. The group, which serves vets from Pennsylvania and sev- eral neighboring states, provides regular opportunities for its mem- bers to gather. “They have pic- nics, wheelchair rallies and hand cycling clinics,” said Conte. “This year [ went to the fishing tourna- ment and I'm really proud to say ‘that I'm learning to scuba dive.” ~The goal is to encourage para- lyzed vets to maintain a healthy lifestyle which includes exercise and socialization. “When you're in awheelchair it’s easy to lose inter- ‘est in doing things,” said Chacko. “Before I got my scooter, 1 didn't like to go, shopping with my wife because it was a hassle, but the EPVA really tries to get you out of ‘the house and you earn points for going places.” Members who accumulate a minimum number of points qualify for participation in the annual wheelchair games. “Anytime take .my grandson to Little League or my. granddaughter to pom-pom practice I earn points,” said Chacko. “You don’t earn them for going to the doctor's office be- cause that is something you have to do.” Andrew Chacko tried a little Latin dancing in Puerto Rico.l. This positive reinforcement is important for vets who often have difficulty adjusting to a less inde- pendent lifestyle. “I used to be able to take care of the pool myself but now I have it serviced once a week,” said Chacko. “I also had to get a hospital bed because I used New officers installed at HL Lions Club The Harveys Lake Lions Club recently elected new officers for the year 1999-2000. The installation dinner was held at the Castle Inn, Dallas. Elected as president was Richard “Dick” Williams. Vice presidents are Kim Shina, William Gallagher, Thomas Traver. Joseph Neilson was elected treasurer, Daniel Williams, secretary; Carl Schreiner, tail twister; Russell De Angelo, Lion Tamer; Charles “Pete” Austin, financial secretary, Thomas Shina, Bulletin Editor. Directors are Keith Harry, Richard Williams II. C. Wesley Boyle. Shown from left, past president Arthur Rhone passing the gavel to newly elected president Richard “Dick” Williams and Lee Watson, Past District Governor who gave the oath of office. Flea market at Loyalville UMC Loyalville United Methodist Church is hosting a flea market and bake sale on Saturday, August 7 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Spaces and tables are still available at the following rates: space outside - $5, space space. inside - $10. Call Trudy Steele at 477-2184 if you wish to reserve a The church is located one-half mile off Route 29 south - Loyalville Road or off Route 118 - turn onto Loyalville Road - approxi- ‘mately 3 miles. Send The Dallas Post to a friend. It makes a great gift. Call 675-5211 for information. | Just Say, "CHARGE tT" The Dallas Post now accepts Visa & ~ Mastercard for all of your subscrip- “tions, classified ads, and display ads. For maximum convenience, Call our office at 675-5211 with your account and we will set you up immediately. The Dallas Post 675-5211 Master, d © m to use a rope that I tied to the dresser to get myself up, but when I broke three toes doing that the doctor said it’s time.” Challenges like this might over- whelm some, but both Chacko and Conte are undeterred. “I might be disabled but I'm not unable,” Andrew Chacko won a gold medal in ramp bowling, sliver in archery and in motorized wheelchair rally, and bronze in air guns with assistance at the Wheelchair Games, held last month in Puerto Rico. The Rev. Bonnie R. McGraw assumed the position of pastor of the Idetown and Lehman United Methodist Churches July 11. McGraw, a former medical re- searcher, left that ca- reer to enroll in the theological seminary at Boston University. She became a full- time United Method- ist minister at the Schenevus and Westford United Methodist Churches in New York state on January 1, 1999, where the pastor was ill. ; When her interim work ended in New York, McGraw came to Pennsylvania where the posi- tion in Lehman had opened up on June 27 with the transfer of ‘Rev. Richard Santella to Deposit, NY. McGraw enjoys ministering toallages. “In my preaching try to draw the congregation close to God by using the Bible as a starting point from which to address current challenges,” she said. As the daughter of missionar- ies that served in Malaysia, Pas- tor Bonnie's ministry extends toward mission work. She has REV. BONNIE McGRAW McGraw In new pastor at Lehman, Idetown UMC an interest in expanding minis- try beyond general worship to include special services and events, which in the past have included youth services, Native American services, and health care ministries. Rev. McGraw holds a B.S. in Edu- cation, cum laude from Indiana State University, an M.A. in Biological Studies from Anna Maria Col- lege in Paxton, Mas- sachusetts, and Mas- ters of Divinity from Boston University School of Theology. The weekly wor- ship service schedule is as fol- lows Idetown Worship: Sunday Morning at 9:30 a.m. Lehman Worship: Sunday Morning at 11 a.m. Sunday Schools begin Sept. 1: Idetown Children’s Sunday School, 8:45 a.m. Lehman Adult/Childrens’ Sun- day School, 10 a.m. Lehman/Idetown Youth Group: Sunday Evenings (call for meeting times) For more information you may contact Rev. Bonnie McGraw at 570-675-5192. by John Dawe marae tan 607 Main Rd., Dallas PA 18612 16 Carverton Road, Trucksville call Ahead BETTER H0]0) Eat in or Take Out Try Our Wings! Mon.: 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Tues., Wed., Thurs.: 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm Fri.: 11:00 am - 12:00 Midnight Sat.: 12:30 pm - 12:00 Midnight Sun.: 2:00 pm - 11:00 pm said Conte. “I have MS but every- thing else is all right. I exercise at the VA three days a week and do «just about anything else I want.” Traveling the world with other EPVA members and with their families is one of the activities these friends enjoy. “Next year the games are being held in Texas and we're going,” said Chacko. “We have been a lot of places but a couple of years back my wife and I went to Hawaii on our own and I guess that’s our favorite spot.” Another tropical state appeals to Conte, whois anxious to try out his new scuba diving skills, but not in the cool water of Harveys Lake. “I'm thinking more like the warm ocean water off the coast of Florida,” he said. . While both men are busily pur- suing their own dreams they ac- knowledge the group also enables them to help others who may not have the same opportunities. “We're ‘a very tight-knit group,” said Chacko. “No matter how bad" you feel, you can look around and see some of the guys who are in really bad shape or some that don’t have families to help them and you have to consider yourself very lucky.” Trucksville UMW plan flea market The United Methodist Women of Trucksville will sponsor their sixth annual “Flea Market on the Lawn” on August 7 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Rain date is Aug. 14. The event will take place on the lawn next to the Educational Building on Church Road. The United Methodist Women will serve lunch and will have a table which will offer for sale the Sesquicentennial Cook book at a sale price of 85 each or three for $10. Homemade baked good and candies, plants, greeting cards, church note cards and jewelry will also be offered for sale. 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