The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, June 28, 2000 Becky Hoffman of Dallas graduated recently from the Congres- sional Page School after spending the semester learning and working in Washington. Congressman Paul E. Kanjorski (PA-11) sponsored her for the program. The course work at the page school, which includes subjects such as English, math and science, allowed her to complete her junior year. She will return to Dallas Senior High School in the fall for her senior year. She is the daughter of Jackie Hoffman of Dallas and the granddaughter of Ray and Lois Woronowicz of Dallas. Mr. Woronowicz is a retired police captain from the City of Wilkes- Barre. Miss Hoffman has one brother, Raymond. Miss Hoffman's semester in Washington, which began at the end of January, included classes from 6:45 to 10 a.m. weekdays, followed by carrying messages and documents between the floor of the House of Representatives and Congressional offices until the - end of legislative business. “I would doit all over again in a heartbeat. I'm sad to be leaving,” she said. "It was the most rewarding experience I've ever had. I learned so much - not just about government, but about life, managing time and money, becoming more independent and self- sufficient.” “Congressman Kanjorski was helpful, even before I came down. When I had questions about the page school, he checked for me, and he invited me to meet with him and his staff several times during the semester to talk about college and offer advice on which courses to take in high school.” Congressman Kanjorski served as a page himself in 1953. Becky Hoffman graduates from Congressional Page School Becky Hoffman with Cong. Paul Kanjorski in his Washington office. president of the Free Philharmonic concert July 4 Marches, music and more are planned for the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic's free Fourth of July Concert. On Tuesday, July 4, the or- chestra will be joining the all day Fourth of July festivities at Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre for a 7:30 p.m. performance prior to a fire- works display. : _ This year's fireworks and con- certs promise to be bigger and John A. Bednarz, Jr.. Esq. Shavertown,; was reelected as Osterhout Free Library Board of Directors at the Library's An- nual Meeting held recently. Other officers from the Back Mountain re- elected to one year terms included William H. Conyngham, First Vice John A. Bednarz, Jr., Esq. better than ever, filled with fun and excitement for the whole fam- ily, including timeless patriotic marches, electrifying polkas and featuring the music from the new blockbuster movie Mission Impos- sible 2. The uplifting Fourth of July concert will bring together patri- otic music to celebrate the birth of a very patriotic country. Admission is free. Bednarz reelected library president President, of Lehman; Rosemary Caputo, Second Vice President, of Shavertown. Also reelected to three year terms were board members Claire Evans, of Dallas and Maureen Bufalino, of Dallas. At the same meeting, James Bird, of Shaver- town, was named to fill a vacancy on the Board. Bird is the former President of the Scranton Lace Company and is co-owner of the Dough Company restaurants in Wilkes-Barre and Dallas. New books added at BMT Library ~ The Back Mountain Memorial Li- brary, announces the addition of the following books for their collection. Fiction Current Fiction "Cradle and All" by James Patterson "The Trophy Wife" by Diana Diamond ‘The Second Silence" by Eileen - Goudge ~ "Places inthe Dark" Thomas H. Cook "Before | Say Goodbye" by Mary Higgins Clark "The Heir" by Johanna Lindsey "The Run" by Stuart Woods "Deus Lo Volt! Chronicle of the Cru- sades" by Evan S. Connell "The Marines of Autumn" by James Brady "Marrying the Mistress" by Joanna Trollope Reference: "Police in Society" "Warman's Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide 34th Edition" : Dallas Class of 1990 planning reunion Dallas Senior High School, Class of 1990, is planning a reunion. Any interested classmates should contact either Peter Solinsky at Putskil@mindspring.com or (215) 508-0676, Erica Bullock-Mahoney at 333-5323, or Brenda Olsen at 675-2073. The tentative date for the reunion is set for September 2, 2000. DALLAS ADULT DAY CARE CENTER “Twin Oaks” 751 Route 309 North, Dallas, PA 18612 (Opposite Commonwealth Telephone Co.) PHONE: 675-1592 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. State-Licensed Staff. Nurse on duty all hours. 2 In Celebration of America’s Liberty... our offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th. Pe First Liberty 134500) Wed DI] MEMBER FDIC as call ¢ 639-1981, 639- 2200 or 639 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 June 26 2000. Al meals include margarine, milk and coffee. MONDAY - Irish beef stew w/ vegetables, butternut squash, buttermilk biscuit, chocolate pud- ding TUESDAY - Roast turkey w/ gravy, whipped potatoes, bread stuffing, roman vegetable med- ley, cranberry sauce, whole wheat bread, applesauce WEDNESDAY - Baked lasagna w/tomato sauce, carrots, hot peach compote, italian bread, or- ange sherbert THURSDAY - Italian hoagie, lettuce & tomato, italian dress- ing, hearty vegetable soup, fruit mix, tomato juice, oatmeal raisin cookie FRIDAY - Bakes fish florentine, parsley boiled potatoes, wax beans, spinach, lemon, whole wheat bread, tapioca pudding Q: Where do you find the most Back Mountain news each week? A: Only in The Dallas Post. People are amazed- lel lel My K-telolligloNolole] EE that I'm walking at dll. Tony are the real heroes.” Area blood supplies low The American Red Cross re- ported today blood inventory lev- els in Northeastern Pennsylvania are at critical levels. Red Cross delivers blood around the clock to 41 hospitals in this part of the state. In order to adequately supply hospitals, American Red Cross Blood Services of Northeastern Pennsylvania needs to collect at least 400 units of blood every day. Daily collections over the last week have barely reached the 300-unit per day mark. People with all types are needed, but donors with either O-Positive or O-Negative and B-Negative blood are urgently needed. O- Negative blood can be safely trans- fused to anyone in an emergency. However, this blood type is in demand because only a small per- centage of the population has O- Negative blood. Anyone whois atleast 17 years old, who weighs at least 105 pounds, and is in general good health may donate. For more information on when the blood- mobile will be in your area, please call 1-800-GIVE LIFE. Murgas ham radio and computer festival July 2 The Murgas Amateur Radio Club will hold its 20th annual Hamfest and Computerfest on Sunday, July 2, at the Luzerne County Fair Grounds in Lehman. Hundreds of exhibitors will be present offering new and used amateur radio equipment, com- puter equipment, and all sorts of electronic components for sale. The gates open at 8 a.m. with an admission charge of $5. Chil- dren under 16 and unlicensed spouses are admitted free with a ticket holder. Refreshments will be available on the grounds. The Luzerne County Fair Grounds are located on Route 118 approximately 1/2 mile west of the intersection of Rout 415. Di- rections will be available on the talk-in frequencies of 146.520 and 146.610. The Federal Communication Commission examinations for all classes of amateur radio operator licenses are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Pre-registration is not necessary. Indoor vendor space for the sale of new or used amateur radio related items or computer equip- ment is available by contacting Bob Michael N3FA 288-3532 or Frank NSWPG 824-7579. Indoor space is 814 a space, which in- cludes a table. The cost of admission includes one outside flea market space per car. Additional 8 linear feet of space cost 85 each. Set up begins at 6 a.m. on Saturday. The Murgas Amateur Radio “Club is a non-profit organization which provides radio communi- cation in support of public service fund raising events of other orga- nizations, as well as emergency communications in the event of natural and other disasters. Flea market vendor space available Building Association of the Eastern Star will sponsor the 12th annual craft sale and flea market, at the Eastern Star building and parking lot, corner of Woodlawn Ave. and Foster St., Dallas on August 19. Rain date for vendors is August 20. 8 x 12 foot spaces are available for vendors. You must furnish your own table. Items to be sold will include baked goods, erafts, jewelry, books and plants and odds and ends, toys and games. There will also be a welsh cookie sale. For reservations please call Irene G. Transue at 675-1367. Tony VanScoy Black k “Last year, 1 was trying out for the state soccer team when I got a pins-and-needles feeling in my right foot. I saw a few doctors, but Mom radiology treatments to reduce the blood clots. People think @ ® scoring goals in soccer is something. But, in my opinion, Geis } JET AREER the doctors at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center had a feeling we should get another opinion. She asked our next-door neighbor Dr. David Mariner—whos a vascular surgeon for Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center—to take a look at me. He said I had a rare condition that causes severe blood clotting—popliteal entrapment—which could have led to the amputation of both my legs. Tests at the hospital confirmed it. A team of specialists operated on both my legs and gave me Wyoming Valley Medical Center Heal. Teach. Discover. Serve. For information about our services, call the CareLink at 1-800-275-6401 or visit us at www.geisinger.org. Conveniently located just minutes from the Wyoming Valley Mall and Interstate 81, exit 47A ® Accepting most major insurance plans & ed a
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