The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Thursday,May 30, 2002 5 o Misericordia students visits Hi-Meadows Apartments ¢ Students from College Misericor- dia recently participated in a com- munity based learning experience at the Hi-Meadows Apartments. The purpose of the experience was to formulate a plan of care based on individual needs while incorporat- ing theory, fulfill a friendly visitor role, provide companionship to in- dividuals as part of meeting social needs, and be an advocate for well- ness. Shown in the photo from left, Dorothy Richards, Dana Dungey, Lois Keller, Millie Orner, Barbara Evans, Sally Bombick, and John Nametko. Second row, Florence Konopke, Manager, Hi-Meadows Apartments, Melissa Collier, Renee Myers, Amber Lzaorka, Lauren Zaremski, Stephanie Carroll, Kristy Godleski, Mary Louise Komorek, RN, Faculty, Kristen Camilletti, Sandra Trzesniowski, Karen Michelson, Marina Marcellini, and Jessica Palys. Sickert completes Navy exercise Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew C. Sickert, son of Rebbeca A. and Alexander H. Sickert, Shavertown, recently completed Foal Eagle ‘02 aboard the mine countermeasure ship USS Patriot, forward deployed to Sasebo, Japan. The exercise allowed Sickert's ship to operate as part of an am- phibious ready group and their allies from the Republic of Korea to conduct joint training to be- come a combined combat-ready force. Foal Eagle ‘02 was de- signed to improve interoperabili- ty between the forces through real-world training scenarios. The USS Patriot uses sonar and video systems, cable cutters and a mine detonating device. It is also capable of conventional mine sweeping measures. Sickert is a 1994 graduate of Lake-Lehman High School of Lehman, and joined the Navy in May 2000. Kehler completes Coast Guard training Coast Guard Seaman Appren- tice Matthew T. Kehler, son of Maribeth R. Kehler, Shavertown, and Thomas F. Kehler Harveys Lake, recently graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Recruit Training Center in Cape May, N.J. During the eight-week train- ing program, Kehler completed a vigorous training curriculum consisting of classroom acade- mics and practical instruction on water safety and survival, military customs and courtesies, seamanship skills, first aid, fire fighting and marksmanship. A major emphasis is also placed on physical fitness, health and wellness. Kehler and other recruits also received instruction on the Coast Guard's three core values- honor, respect and devotion to duty-and how to apply them in their military performance and personal, conduct. Kehler will join 36,000 other men and women who are the Coast Guard's force. Kehler is a 2000 graduate of Lake-Lehman High School of Lehman. o Area sophomore selected to Kimberly Sorber was selected to join 230 leaders representing ‘as many high schools from throughout Central Pennsylva- “nia at the Central Pennsylvania Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Seminar (HOBY) from May 16- ; 20, 2001 at Millersville Universi- Representing Lake-Lehman “High School, Kimberly is the daughter of Betsy and Ken Sor- “ber. For the past 44 years, HOBY Leadership Seminars . have brought together select groups of high school sophomores to in- teract with groups of distin- guished leaders in business, government, and education to discuss present and future is- sues in an enthusiastic learning environment. HOBY was established by the veteran actor Hugh O'Brian fol- lowing a visit to Africa where he was inspired by a meeting with Dr. Albert Schweitzer, says O'Brian, “HOBY'’s goal is to seek ‘attend Leadership Program Kimberly Sorber out, recognize, and develop out- standing leadership potential among our nation’s youth.” Further information about HOBY activities and sponsor- ship opportunities is available by calling HOBY at 1-800-929- -HOBY or by visiting their web- site at www.hoby.org. of Th Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas, have > for the annual “Market on the Pond” flea market servation form is available by t 675-8600, ext. 138 or 195. Tell our advertisers you saw them in The Dallas Post. They'll appreciate it, and so will we. BLOW THE WHISTLE ON, ASTHMA WALK Saturday June 8 2002 Kirby Park Wilkes Barre Registration starts at 9:00AM When you can't breathe, nothing else matters! Help us raise the funds to benefit programs in our area Early Childhood Asthma programs, Open Airways for Schools, Camp AsthmaCadabra among others. Register to walk by calling 823-2212 or asthmawalk.com Walk ike Sponsored by 98.5KRZ/ 4 wma une asocunon. TIMESeLEADER i . Fa i Bi fd Bt A gir Bn’ Ng = Ja BMT Harvest Assembly breaks ground for new rec center Back Mountain Harvest Assembly recently broke ground for theip: new community recreation center, due to be completed in the fall. The centerwill feature a full-sized gymnasium, weight and'aerobic: room, racquetball court, meeting rooms, lounge area and a large stage. Standing, from left, in front are: Alen Scheller, Tom Mahoney, Senior Pastor Dan Miller, Assistant Pastor Jack Rehill; Bill Hut- son. Second Row: Guy Giordano, John Gibbons, Chuck Lake, Bill Metzger, Steve Balla. In back: Dan Suda and Youth Pastor Rob Coscia. Senior Citizens Centers spon- sored by the Area Agency on ag- ing for Luzerne and Wyoming Counties offers hot noon meals Monday through Friday to peo- ple 60 years of age or older. Do- nations from participants are gratefully accepted and needed in order to expand this program. The following is the men for the week of May, 30-June 5. All menus include margarine, milk and coffee. The local Senior Cen- ter is located at 22 Rice St., Dal- las. THURSDAY: Polish kielbasa, saclloped potatoes, buttered car- rots, italian bread, grapefruit juice, chilled peaches. FRIDAY: Baked fish floren- tine, parslied rice, lemon, stewed tomatoes, whole wheat bread, cupcake. MONDAY: Stuffed cabbage rolls, whipped potatoes, green beans, whole wheat bread, fruit mix. TUESDAY: Western omelet with cheese, hash brown potato patty, spinach with sauteed gar- liic, lemon, corn muffin, chilled pears. WEDNESDAY: Baked pork chop with brown gravy, O’Brien potatoes, vegetable medley, din- ner roll, orange juice, vanilla pudding. ; Drinking water testing for Harveys Lake residents Harveys Lake EAC and Wilkes University will be offering drink- ing water testing to Harveys Lake Borough residents from 9 a.m.-12 noon on Saturday, June 15. There will be two packages available. The $30 test ($75 val- ue) measures water for ph, con- ductivity, turbidity, total -col- iform, mitrate, nitritc and phos- phate. The $65 package ($195 value) measures water for all those plus fecal streptococcus, fecal coliform, alkalinity, hard- ness, total iron, total man- ganese, copper, sodium, corri- sivity calculation and potassi- um. A $5 deposit is required when picking up a sampling packet. Full payment is due when drop- ping the sample off on June 15. Sample containers and instruc- tions can be picked up at the Municipal Building before June 15. Call the Borough Office at 639-2113 if you have any ques- tions. Final testing results will be confidentially mailed to par- ticipants from Wilkes Laboratory within 1-2 weeks of the testing. College Misericordia will host a panel discussion, "In- ternational Adoption: The Ob- stacles and Rewards," on Sat- urday, June 1, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, in the McGowan Conference Room on the third floor of the Mary Kintz Bevevi- no Library. Guest panelists in- clude alumni Sarah Ellen Lenahan, Ed.D, Sheila Kopcho Race, and Sara Ervin Walser, Ed.D, as well as Lois Lynne Toth, an employee of the col- lege. The group will discuss the complexities of this issue, as well as provide useful guidelines for anyone interest- ed in pursing the adoption of a child. The numbers of foreign-born children adopted by American parents has increased steadily over the past decade. Almost three times as many interna- Public invited to international adoption panel discussion tional adoptions took place in 2000 than in 1992. The great- est numbers of children were adopted from China, Russia, Guatemala, South Korea, Ro- mania, Vietnam, and India, re- spectively. There are a myriad of factors that influence the numbers of children available and the adoption process it- self; among them are political changes, . poverty levels, and cultural beliefs in the source countries, as well as govern- ment regulations here and abroad. The public is encouraged to attend this event to learn more about international adoption. The event is part of College Misericordia's Annual Alumni Weekend. For additional infor- mation, please call 674-6764 or send an e-mail to alum- ni@misericordia.edu. Dallas Rotary revisits Back Mountain Trail The Rotary Club of Dallas welcomed back Mark Albrecht, one of the original trailblazers, to update and enlighten the club about the progress of the trail. Mark also emphasized the many benefits the Back Mountain Trail has to offer such as: an outdoor resource for people of all ages and abilities, a link between local communities, enhancement of properly values, protection of wildlife habitat, and preservation of local historical significance. Pictured from left: Mark Albrecht of Anthracite Scenic Trails Association and President Jerry Reisch of Dallas Rotary. Send The Dallas Post to a friend. It makes a great gift. Call 675-5211 for information. “> CHARGE IT! rr \ MasterCard. ~ J VISA Gere =r The Post now accepts Visa & Mastercard for all your subscriptions, classified ads, and display ads. For maximum convenience, call our office at 675-5211 with your account and we will set you up immediately. 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