The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Thursday, February 21, 2002 7 | trophy. Shavertown UM Holds Game Day The Shavertown United Methodist Church held a special game day ) | @ cently. After a pizza lunch kids gathered to play games and have = 9 together. The day also included a hop-a-thon for Muscular Dys- Pictured from left are: front: David Coole, Katie Snedeker, & Becky Andrews. Back: Thomas Ketchner, Hunter Root, Kristen Folk & Elizabeth Clark. Hasay announces re-election bid Rep. George C. Hasay (R-117) is an- nouncing his candidacy for a 16th term. ) | Hasay was first elected to serve in the eneral Assembly in the 117th District in 1972 and is now chairman of the committee that oversees economic development issues i at the state Capitol. The newly configured 117th District will consist of much of the Back Mountain, in- cluding: the townships of Dallas, Franklin, Lake-Lehman, and the boroughs of Dallas and Harveys Lake. ) @ State Rep. George Hasay Planners (continued from page 1) residents of Jackson Township want for the future of the com- munity and what citizens would like to see included in the com- prehensive plan. The planning commission and board of supervisors invite town- ship residents to a public forum on April 3 at 7:30 p.m. to dis- cuss the new comprehensive plan and the community survey. “We want to know what the fu- ture of Jackson Township is supposed to look like,” said Dr. Paul Niezgoda, vice-chairman of the planning commission. “Help us determine it.” “The comprehensive plan is at no cost to the tax payer,” Super- visor Al Fox said. “People have the opportunity to tell us what they think is important and why we should do things the way they think we should.” Officials honored two of their own later in the evening. Charles Repotski, chairman of the plan- ning commission read Jackson Township Resolution #1 of 2002 aloud, presenting long-time commission members, Beatrice Ray and William Conyngham, with plaques, thanking them for their “devotion of many hours of service to the township.” Ray “We want to know what the future of Jackson Township is supposed to look like.” Dr. Paul Niezgoda Vice-chairman Planning Commission was first appointed to the plan- ning commission in 1973, with Conyngham coming on board in 1975. The pair received a stand- ing ovation. Between them, they have amassed more than 50 years of continuous service. Repotski and Niezgoda re- tained their offices of chairman and vice chairman, respectively at a reorganization vote. The January reorganization meeting was canceled due to inclement weather. Attorney Larry Keiser, Esq., of Wilkes-Barre was sworn in by John J. Wilkes, Jr., chairman of the Board of Supervisors, as the new solicitor for the planning commission. The new township zoning offi- cer, Andrew M. Sholtis, was also Kelleher graduates from basic training Air Force Airman 1st Class Brianne E. Kelleher has gradu- ated from basic military train- ing at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of train- ing, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and customs; performed drill and ceremony marches, and re- ceived physical training and special training in human rela- tions. In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate de- gree through the Community College of the Air Force. Kelleher is the daughter of Terri Rule of Harvey's Lake, and Edmund Kelleher Sr. of Ply- mouth, Pa. She is a 1999 gradu- ate of Wyoming Area Secondary Center, Exeter. x Xx Airman 1st Class Brianne E. Kelleher POST PHOTO/ELIZABETH ANDERSON The new Jackson Township zoning officer, Andrew M. Sholtis, was also sworn in by Supervisor Wilkes at the Monday evening meeting. sworn in by Wilkes at the Mon- day evening meeting. Former zoning officer John Krupa re- tired in January. Dennis Brislin resigned from the planning commission, as he has moved out of the township and is no longer a resident. Crime Watch Coordinators John Link and Ed Chesnovitch ask that all residents come to the Crime Watch meeting, Feb- ruary 28 at 7 p.m. and bring their neighbors. There will be a video presentation by the DA's office and refreshments will be served. The next meeting of the Jack- son Township Board of Supervi- sors will be held March 4 at 7 p.m. at the municipal building. The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on March 18 at ‘7:30 p.m. at the municipal building. Stabbing (continued from page 1) Police said the stabbing is un- der investigation and they urge anyone with information to con- tact Dallas Township police at 674-2006. A neighbor who did not want to be identified said Wednesday morning he was not aware of anything unusual Tuesday night, but did hear about the stabbing on the news. It appeared no one was home Wednesday morning at 165 Church St. Thresholds seeking volunteers The “Threshold” program at Chase Prison is seeking volunteers for the program, beginning in April. Threshold is a decision-making program that is taught to inmates at the correctional facility in Dallas who are about to be released. The Threshold course is taught by volunteers, on a one-to-one basis over a period of nine weeks. There will be training session on Satur- day and Sunday, March 16 and 17. For more information, contact Edna Vivian at 825-9560. Send The Dallas Post to a friend. It makes a great gift. Call 675-5211 for information. 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