“ment of, and the important role 6 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, October 13, 1999 Civil War Round Table will meet A meeting of the Wyoming Val- ley Civil War Round Table is sched- uled for Thursday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Build- ing, Route 415 in Dallas. Robert Werner, the founder of “Historical Impressions” will be the main speaker. His topic for the evening will be on the develop- that the U.S. Sanitary Commis- sion played in the Civil War. The Commission was formed on June 9, 1861. It was the central orga- nization for approximately 7,200 relief societies during the Civil War. It was the predecessor of the American Red Cross. Meadows Center Auxiliary hosts Sweet-heart Social The Auxiliary of the Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas, recently hosted a “Sweet-Hearts Coffee Social” to thank residents of the Meadows Apartments, Hi-Meadows Apartments, Dallas and Trucksville Manor who baked and donated to support the Bake Sale Booth for the “Market on the Pond” sponsored by the auxiliary. Through their generous efforts this booth achieved the highest sales ever, $624. “Market on the Pond” chairman, Robert Law, recently announced the overall total for this event was over $6,475 Ms. Mary Ann Storz will report to the Round Table on her experi- ence at the Civil War Summer Institute. It will include informa- tion of Civil War Web Sites and other pertinent information for Civil War “buffs’. Ms. Storz is a social studies teacher at Dallas Area High School. The book to be raffled off for the month will be “The Secret War for the Union”, by Edwin Fishel. It is the first book to examine in detail the impact of intelligence on the historical significance of the Civil War. The monthly trivia questions on the Civil War will be held. Refreshments will be served. If you are interested in the Civil War please feel free to join us. New members are always welcome. For more information please feel free to call 675-3803 or 675-0606. It's easy to subscribe. Use the handy coupon on page 2 § with all proceeds benefiting residents at the nursing center. . Shown are some of the “Sweet-Hearts” and Auxilians, seated, from left, Phyllis Leskowsky, Elsie Johnson, Sarah Clark, Hilda Grifed, Ruth Rogers, Anna Olinatz and Irene Transue. Standing, Bob Law, Lois Keller, Grace Gabel, Millie Bond, Betty Kunkle, Louise Lamoreux, Nancy Dukes, Bert Lohmann, Eleanor Coolbaugh, Marion Rowlands, Dorothy Richards and Marilyn Gregorski, Volunteer Director. Jeffrey Ryan is Eagle Scout Jeffrey Ryan of Boy Scout Troop 155 in Trucksville re- cently attained the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor in scouting. For his project he planned, organized and led the clearing of a 1.5 mile trail on a wildlife preserve in Bear Creek. The trail will be used for semi-public and educational use. He was honored for this achievement by a ceremony held at the Wilkes- Barre Ramada Inn. Jeff is a graduate of Wyoming Seminary in Kingston. He is. a member of the Cum Laude Society, a National Merit Mr. & Mrs. William Casterline celebrate 65th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. William A. Casterline of Dallas, will observe their 65th Wedding Anniversary on Oct. 19. They were married Oct. 19, 1934 in the Courtdale Methodist Church parsonage by Rev. Richard Davey. : Their attendants were the late Dorothy Eustice Coburn and the late James L. Casterline. Mrs. Casterline is the former Elizabeth Eustice of Edwardsville. Mr. Casterline is the son of the late George and Tillie Casterline of Harveys Lake. He is retired from Casterline Hauling. The couple have two children: Jeanne Barrall of Huntsville and William G. of Harveys Lake. A nephew, Thomas Coburn, whom they raised is deceased. They have six grandchildren and one deceased grandson; 10 great-grandchildren and one deceased great-granddaughter. They are members of Idetown United Methodist church. Trucksville UMW hosting craft show . The United Methodist Women of the Trucksville United Method- will serve lunch beginning at 11 a.m. The menu will include grilled ist Church will sponsor their 5th Annual Craft Show on October 16 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the Educational Building. Space is limited and is allotted on a first come basis. There are only five spaces left; any vendor interested in reserving a space may do so by calling the church office (696-3897) between 8a.m.and 1 p.m. The price is S15 per table, and tables are provided. The United Methodist Women hot dogs, pork BBQ., egg salad sandwiches and homemade po- tato soup, beverage and pudding. The UMW will offer their cook- book at a special price of $5 each or three for $10. Also on sale will be church note cards, quilt note cards, suncatchers and greeting cards. Proceeds will support all the many mission projects of the United Methodist Women, local, national and global. Senior Citizens Centers spon- sored .by the Luzerne/Wyoming Counties Bureau for the Aging of- fer hot noon meals Monday through Friday to people 60 years of age or -older. Donations from participants are gratefully accepted and needed in order to expand this program. The following is the menu for the week of October 18. All meals include margarine, milk and cof fee. MONDAY - Chicken parmesan, pasta w/tomato sauce, spinach, Italian bread, chilled pears, lemon. tion - Beef stew, butternut squash, buttermilk biscuit, orange juice, ice cream. WEDNESDAY - Baked veal patty w/creamy mushroom gravy, whipped potatoes, sliced beets, whole wheat bread, fig newton, tomato juice. THURSDAY - Roast pork, scal- loped potatoes, Roman vegetable medley, rye bread, baked apple. FRIDAY - Tuna noodle casse- role, peas w/mushrooms, whole wheat bread, peach cobbler, Scholarship winner, a Levi Sprague Fellow, a Trustee Achievement Scholar, a Dean's List High Honors student, and placed first in All-State band festival on percussion. He is the son of David and Eva Ryan of Dallas, the older brothér of Zachary and Emma, and the grandson of Robert and Barbara Frantz of Luzerne, and Francis and Ruth Ryan of Paxton, MA. Jeff is a freshman at Tufts University, where he is studying mathematics and philosophy. JEFFREY RYAN Land Trust receives environmental award The NEPA Environmental Part- ners are delighted to announce the Back Mountain Land Trust will be recognized at the 9th an- nual Environmental Partnership Awards and Dinner. Back Mountain Regional Land Trust was selected for their ac- complishments in promoting sound land use and natural re- source preservation through edu- cation, working with private land- owners in acquiring four conser- vation easements protecting 122 acres of land; working with a pri- vate landowner, volunteers and professionals on the largest con- servation easement to date in the Commonwealth of PA; and partnering to establish the Commonwealth's Agricultrual Easement Purchase programs in Luzerne and Wyoming Counties. The dinner will be held Wed., Oct. 20 at the Woodlands Inn and Resort, Wilkes-Barre.For reserva- tions or information, call the PEC at 408-4997. Shavertown UMC will host garage sale Shavertown United Methodist Church, 163 N. Pioneer Ave., Shaver- town annual garage and bake sale will be held Oct. 16 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. donations for the sale (no shoes/boots; clothing must be cleaned and wearable) will be accepted from Oct. 10-15. Bake sale items will be available, there will be a children’s pumpkin patch and a silent auction featuring a beautiful white afghan, a one of a kind watercolor print, a glorious Christmas wreath and autographed pic- tures of the famous. Jean Parrs, and Madalaine Volpetti, are looking for volunters to help them get organized and to work the day of the sale. For more information, call 675-3616. TUESDAY - Scottish Celebra- grapefruit juice, birthday cake. Carvertown UMC holding pork dinner The Carverton United Methodist Church will have a pork and sauerkraut dinner Oct. 16. Serving is from 4:30-7 p.m. $6.50 adults and $3 for children 12 years and under. For tickets call Faye Perry at 333-4539. Tickets are also sold at the door. RELIGIOUS SERVICES BACK MOUNTAIN HARVEST ASSEMBLY - 340 Carverton Rd., Trucksville. 696-1128. Pastor, Daniel S. Miller. Christian Education for all ages, 10:00 a.m. Worship 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Wed., 7 p.m., "Genos" youth service. Midweek home groups; call for days and times. Weekday prayer 6:30-7:30 a.m. Visitors welcome. DALLAS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - 4 Parsonage St., Dallas. 675-0122. Rev. William D. Lewis, Pastor. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday School at 9 a.m. 3 PRINCE OF PEACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 420 Main St., Dallas, 675-1723. The Rev. Robert A. Nagy, Rector. Sunday Holy Eucharist 8 & 10 a.m. Adult Forum 9:15 a.m.; Sunday School pre-K thru high school 10 a.m. Midweek Holy Eucharist Tues. 7 p.m. & Thurs. 10 a.m. Both are healing services on the second Tues. and Wed. of the month. Bible Study Tues. 7:30 p.m. All are welcome! SHAVERTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - 163 N. Pioneer Ave., Shavertown. 675-3616. Pastors: Rev. Douglas and Janet Bryant Clark. Music Dir., John Vaida. Saturday Services: 5:30 p.m.; Sunday Services: 9 a.m., Family oriented Service; 11 a.m. Traditional Service in the Sancutary. Sunday Child Care Provided. Visitors expected. PHONE- ~ A-PRAYER 675-4666. ps ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH - 196 N. Main St., Shavertown. Sat. Worship 5:30 p.m.; Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m and 11 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Phone 675-3859 or e-mail: stpaul@epix.net for more information. Everyone welcome! Rev. Charles H. Grube, Pastor. Attend this FREE Public Seminar Lackawanna/Wyoming Valley Education Day Topics will include: ® Nutrition ® Complementary Therapies RTT someone you know 1 (H {1]]] WHERE: Moses Taylor Hospital (Second floor conference room) WHEN: Sunday, October 24, 1999 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. H {111K Disease or Ulcerative Colitis? A light lunch will be provided compliments of Procter & Gamble Reservations recommended Call 717-347-1855 or call the local chapter office at 215-396-9100 CROHN'S COLITIS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA CCFA would like to acknowledge Centocor for their contribution to Education Days. O.E.S. sponsoring holiday craft sale The 7th Annual Christmas Craft and Collectibles Sale will be held at the O.E.S. Building, Woodlawn Avenue and Foster Street (behind C.V.S.), Dallas. It will be held on Saturday, Nov. 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch will be available. There will be a Welsh Cookie sale. Tables will be furnished to vendors, large table S10, small table $5. For reservations please call Irene G. Transue, Dallas 675-1367. ale! 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