10 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Bsa Wednesday, September 22, 1999 |_| = | | Spikin' it The Dallas girls volleyball team hosted a red-hot Abington Heights squad last week, and came out on the short end of the match, losing in two games. But the Lady Mounts didn't give up ~ without a fight, coming back from a big deficit to keep the second game interesting. Unbeaten Abington Heights is expected to challenge Tunkhannock for the district championship. During the match Sarah Nichol, on right in top photo, went up against her Comets counterpart, Erin Otto. At left, Kim Derhammer got under a serve. POST PHOTOS/RON BARTIZEK Roundup (continued from page 1) meet against Wyoming Area to open the season with a win. Matt Schweitzer finished second over- all, while four through eight were Mountaineers Peter Miller, Jamie Raub, Matt Mark, Floyd Mattie, and Lee Griffin. All six of those Mountaineers were within ap- proximately two minutes of each other. GAR 20 Lehman 35 Lehman had five of the top 10 finishes, but did not place until Brian McMahon in fourth and therefore dropped its opener to G.A.R. Curtis Mulhern, Charles Besteder, Dan Chmura, and P.J. Luise also placed for the Black Knights. GOLF Berwick 217, Lehman 218 Dom Castrigano was medalist with a 35 at Huntsville Golf Club, but it was all downhill after that, as the Black Knights lost on a tiebreaker. Gary Sagan turned in Lehman's second-best score, a 44. Q. Where do you find the ‘most Back Mountain news and pho- tos each week? A. Only in The Dallas Post © ff fren JOS. CHERMAK, INC. SUZUKI - SAAB suzua Clarks Summit, PA 1-800-386-6676 “I WAS BEING RIPPED OFF!” “I overpaid on my auto insurance until I called Slocum's.” Sue Prater, Dallas “At Slocum, its quick, its convenient, and I saved money.” Joe Simkulak, CPA, Trucksville NEW PROGRAM! NEW RATES! Slocum Insurance Agency Call 675-1167 for your FREE rate quote now. 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She called Wyo- ming Valley Health Care System's Family Enhancement Center to offer her assistance. “I wanted to do something ful- filling over summer break,” said Hinchey. “I decided the best way to do that was to volunteer my time and apply the things I learned in college to help make a differ- ence.” Shawna, a junior majoring in Sociology, volunteered three hours every week at Kirby Park to do arts and crafts and coordinate projects that allow children and parents to interact with one an- other. “I really love working with chil- dren,” said Hinchey. “I wanted to give back to a community that has given me so much and I thought the best way to do that was to volunteer at an organiza- tion that does much good for the community.” “Health Families America has two very important goals, one to promote positive parenting and the other to encourage child health and development,” said Joan Loch, RN, BSN, program manager of the DHS notes Amy Withers Do you remember when you were in high school, wandering down those halls with 100 faces that you have never seen before? Well that is what it is like being the “new” kid in the Dallas High School. Back Mt. teams split in U-10 travel action In week 2 action of Back Mt. U- 10 Travel League Soccer, the boys A team beat Abington 5-0; the boys B team beat Hazleton 4-3. On the girls side, the Storm beat the extreme 4-1 while Lower Val- ley beat the KickHers 2-1. project at Kirby Park. Family Enhancement Center. “Shawna’s work allowed these goals to be achieved in a fun and relaxed atmosphere for both par- ents and children.” Shawna worked diligently to promote parental involvement in the activities. “The parents really wanted to participate in projects with their children,” said Hinchey. “They did arts and crafts together and played on the swings, read books and took nature walks. It was a wonderful thing to see par- ents and children actually doing things together.” According to Shawna, not only did the families gain something from their summer-camp experi- ence, but she did as well. “I learned more this summer \ Shawna Hinchey helps two youngsters with an arts and crafts | than a full semester in college could ever teach me,"said Hinchey. “I had preconceived notions about what parents of the Family Enhancement Center would be like, but what I learned . is that every parent in that pro- gram is there because they want to be the very best parent they can be to their children.” “So many people can make a difference in a child's life by giving an hour or two of their time a week just as Shawna did,” said Loch. “Sometimes all a parent needs is a few hours without the pressure and frustration of handling a child alone to realize just how special that child is to them. It can make a world of difference to that fam- ily.” Try a little kindness I am not a new kid, but I do know how it feels because I spoke to a few. One girl said “I was scared the first two or three days, but a lot of people helped me out and now [ am quite comfortable with Dallas.” She also said, “I came from a much different school than Dallas, yet I like Dallas more and I have only been here for a couple of days.” So I guess being the “new” kid isn't so bad for some, but for others it could be hard. A fresh- man boy said, “I am new and I haven't made many new friends. When [ walk into class I go to the * * Four Seasons Golf Club Monday - Friday * GOLF SPECIALS 18 holes with cart - $17.00 or Walking $10.00 § Twilite starts at 4:00 p.m. Leagues have ended! “Twilite’’ 18 holes with cart - $13.00 or Walking $8.00 { * All the holes you can play 'til dark! Call 655-8869 back and just wait for someone to talk to me other than the teacher.” I asked “Do you like Dallas?” and he said, “No, only because I miss my old school and this just ¢ isn’t the same.” So when you see a “new” per- son sitting in the back of the classroom invite them up to sit with you or just simply turn to them and say Hi. Please note: Meet the teachers’ night will be held tonight, Sept. 22. The event was postponed fromlast # Thursday due to hurricane Floyd. Time: 7 to 9 p.m. ASA NS SNA Peta eh Cue > § ” z & le, Zz > 8 E =, I ° +t 3 & =, 2 The Dallas High School Mountaineer Football Team will play the KSA Game of the Week Kick-Off Classic at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida on November 20, 1999. The Game of The Week offers a ‘bowl game” atmosphere and will be a highlight of the student's high school career. The cost of this tip will range from $689.00 to $748.00 per person and will include the following: ® Roundtrip aitline transportation (private charter) from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton airport 4o Orlando, Florida. Trip dates November 19% 10 22 eo Three night hotel accommodations at Walt Disney's All-Star Sports Resort. ® Motorcoach transportation to all scheduled events and unlimited use of the Disney Transportation System. o Six meals including a ticket fo the “Celebration of Athletes Dinner Awards Banquet”. o Four-Day Hopper Pass for all Walt Disney Theme Parks. ® Admission to the Football Game to watch the Mountaineers. e Many other inclusions. The team has raised the funds to make the tip and many fans and supporters will travel with them. There are a limited number of spaces available to join the Simpson at 674-9869. MOUNTAINEERS Mountaineers on this tip. If you are interested, please contact Kathy or Jack an
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