Dallas Post Dallas, PA May 16, 2001 7 [4 Mother on a mission Individuals like Gerry and Barbara O'Donnell, Shavertown, are among many who have donated their time and energy to help those less for- tunate at the Catherine McAuley Center. The Catherine McAuley Center is a non-profit organization sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. The center provides shelter, food and sup- ¢ services to homeless women and their children. arbara’s concern for homeless women and children led her to the center located in Plymouth. She is an active member of ‘Mothers on Mission, ’ a fundraising committee which helps raise funds to offset the increasing expenses for the house. Barbara participates in volun- teer fairs and is active with the Christmas Adopt-A-Family Program. Gerry also assists with fundraising and toy collection for the holidays. For more information call 779-2801. Back Mountain Trail Event ® In recognition of National Trails Day, the Wyoming Valley Wellness ‘rails Partnership will be sponsoring an event on Sat., Jun 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Martz Pavilion in Kirby Park. The purpose of this event is to raise community awareness of the Valley's growing number of outdoor recreational trails, while reinforcing the benefits of healthy lifestyle choices through use of these great community assets. Back Mountain Trail Bike Event from Francis Slocum to Kirby Park. Start time is 9 a.m. at Francis Slocum Parking Lot on Carver- ton Road. After the completion of the scheduled events at each of the trails, a pens will be encouraged to visit Kirby Park for a Wellness Fes- i ival from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The festival will feature blood pressure checks, body fat analysis, bicycle and car seat safety checks, and oth- er important health and safety offerings provided by regional health and wellness organizations. Learn-to-swim 2001 he Wyoming Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross will con- dudg the annual Learn-to-Swim Program from Jun. 25 thru Aug. 10 at private and public pools throughout the area. Morning, afternoon, and evening lessons are available for children ages three to 12, Mon. 1 Fri., for approximately 45 minutes each day. To register for esyons or for additional information call 823-7161. Civil War round table The Wyoming Valley Civil War Round Table will meet at 7 p.m. Thur. May 17 downstairs at the Dallas American Legion Post 672. Guest speaker will be General George Gordon Meade, senior comman- derfat Gettysburg. Theipublic is invited to attend. “ids A Making a difference in New books on shelf at Back Mountain Library The Back Mountain Memorial Library, 96 Huntsville Road, Dallas, announces the addition of the following books to their collection: FICTION “The Madman’s Diary” by Thom Racina “Three Apples Fell From Heaven” by Micheline Aharon- ian Marcom “Undercurrents” Fyfield “Peacemaker” by Gordon Kent “The Blue Nowhere” by Jeff Deaver “The Barrens” by Joyce Carol Oates “The Language of Good-bye” by Maribeth Fischer “On the Street Where You Live” by Mary Higgins Clark “The Reaper” by Peter Lovesey NONFICTION “In the Wake of the Plague: The Black Death and the World It Made” by Norman F. Cantor “Collected Essays and Poems” by Henry David Thoreau “Seabiscuit” by Laura Hillen- brand by Frances “The Power of Positive Think- ing in Business” by Scott W. Ventrella “The Ethics of Human Cloning” by William Dudley “The Night Abraham Called to the Stars” by Robert Bly “From a House to a Home” by Jemima Mills “Greenland Expedition: where ice is born” by Lonnie Dupre LARGE PRINT FICTION “The Bonesetter's Daughter” by Amy Tan “Chiefs” by Stuart Woods “Assassins” by Tim LaHaye “Tombstone Courage” by Ju- dith A. Jance “Disobedience” by Hamilton YOUNG ADULT “Teen Suicide” by Judith Pea- cock TAPES BOOKS ON TAPE “The Program” by Stephen White “A Poetry Collection” by Carl Sandburg Jane Audubon Society banquet Reptiles and Amphibians of the Northeast will be the featured presentation at the annual meeting and banquet of the Greater Wyoming Valley Audubon Society. The event will be held at 6 p.m., Wed., Jun. 6, at the Knights of Columbus, Luzerne. Naturalist John Serrao will present live specimens and a slide show to illustrate the frogs, toads, salamanders, lizards, snakes and turtles found in the region. The presentation will include habits, habitats and critical environmental problems faced by some of these species. The cost for the dinner is $23 reserved by May 21. vations to GWVAS, P.O. Box 535, Dallas, Pa. info, call Sandy Goodwin at 639-5785. A new home for the genealogy society The Northeastern Pennsylvania Genealogy Society has found a new home. On March 21, the Hoffman Well Building, which was donated by United Water Company, was signed over to the NEPA Genealogy Society. The building is located at 156 N. Main St., Shavertown. Dean Sawyer, NEPA Genealogy Society board member, has been diligently searching for volunteers to assist in the building renova- tions. Removal of the huge steel water tank begun on April 24 and connection of the water and sewer lines will soon follow. There is a lot of work to be done and money is needed for permits, insurance Send reser- 18612. For further and construction supplies. The society continues to need volun- teers and donations. your health Lecture Series Each program starts at 6:30 p.m. , Featured Topics: ‘Wednesday, May 16 Tuesday, June 5 {Today's Healthy Woman - Preventative ~~ Why A Man Should NOT Avoid Health Issues for Women of All Ages His Doctor : Kimberly A. Kovalick, D.O. Gunnar F. Kosek, D.O. ‘Monday, May 21 Tuesday, June 12 | How to Grow Old - Health Tips for the ~~ Baby's Breath - Understanding { Golden Years Asthma in Infants and Children t Carl M. Charnetski, M.D. Bret S. Yarczower, M.D. Monday, June 18 When Kids Make You Gasp - Children and Safety Issues Lisa J. Coroniti, M.D. Thursday, May 31 | Stand up for Your Feet - Proper Foot | Care is for Everyone ‘Mary Deom, PA-C. Community Health FREE and open to the public. Registration can be for one, several or all programs. Seating is limited. Call 283-2161 for reservations. 499 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston « www.geisinger.org Pare Down Your Monthly Payment. With the “Smart. Low. 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DUMC Sunday school students participate in Heifer Project International The Dallas United Methodist Church pre-k and kindergarten Sun- day school students are participating in the Heifer Project Interna- tional. The students are collecting money in a heifer bank and will vote on an animal that they will donate to a struggling family in an- other country. The animal chosen has to be one that will provide the selected family with animal products which will help support the family, such as cheese, milk, eggs, or wool. Students learning about the Heifer Project through a storybook, from left: Trevor Ahouse, Drew Harding, Mylissa Goode, Debbie Blockus: Sunday school superintendent, Emily Jobson, and Krista Zimmerman. Jackson Twp. memorial service The Jackson Twp. Vol. Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary an- nounce their annual memorial service to be conducted at the Fire Hall Honor Site on Chase Rd., Shavertown. Guest speaker Col. Keith Martin, of the Pa. 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