6 Dallas Post Dallas, PA Thursday, January 30, 2003 By SANDY PEOPLES Post Correspondent TRUCKSVILLE — If you're looking for a place to stretch your entertainment dollar, then “The Rock” may be the answer. “To provide a safe, positive and uplifting environment where children and adults throughout the community can participate in a variety of recre- ational activities” is the mis- sion statement of the Back Mountain Harvest Assembly’s new Rock Recreation Center at 340 Carverton Road. It is locat- ed behind the church and up the hill. “The idea for the center ini- tially evolved from a great deal of community interest in pro- viding safe after school pro- grams for kids,” said Doug Miller, the director of the new state-of-the-art facility. “Then that idea was expanded to in- clude equipment and programs for adults as well.” The 20,000 square foot building houses unique areas for numerous activities such as basketball, volleyball, racquet- ball, aerobics, weight training, cardiovascular programs, soc- cer, flag football, and more. It features Paramount and York equipment, treadmills, station- ary bikes, hardwood racquet- ball, volleyball and basketball courts, full locker rooms, a nursery, a large multi-purpose room, game room, kitchen and vending machine area. Future plans for an outdoor multi-purpose lighted sports field. The architect for the pro- ject is Kyle Kinsman from Wilkes-Barre, and it is being constructed by Sordoni Con- struction Company from Forty Fort. I “We're also excited about the ‘stage area in the main gymna- sium,” said Miller. “It will be a ‘wonderful place for us to put ‘on various productions, such ‘as dramas and concerts, and {host other large gatherings. We will have seating for 500 people d additional space for anoth- r 500 to sit on the floor.” “1 know how important it is that we find safe havens for our kids.” Doug Miller Director of “The Rock” Cener The dream for the center came from the pastor, Dan Miller. “He had a passion to reach out to the community,” said Doug Miller, “and I al- ways had a passion for a sports ministry. Fortunately, it all came together at the same time. I grew up at the YMCA and the Boys Club of America and I now have chil- dren of my own. I know how important it is that we find safe havens for our kids.” One of those children came up with the name for the new facility. “The congregation voted on names that were submitted,” said Miller, “and one of our 11-year-old girls had the winning entry. ‘The Rock’ is symbolic for us on several levels.” Most of the funding for the $1.7 million center came from the 500-member congre- gation. They conducted two 12-month campaigns begin- ning more than two years ago. “The financial goal was to make the center afford- able,” said Miller, “while at the same time, offering amenities that would attract enough people to make it self-supporting. We plan to start out with an all-volun- teer staff which will be trained in CPR and have background checks and child abuse prevention training seminars. They must be at least 18 years old.” Construction of “The Rock” began last April. “We will open for business in early March,” said Miller, “but people are al- ready calling us to see how they can join.” Single memberships are $20 New fitness center coming soon to Trucksville POST PHOTO/SANDY PEOPLES Doug Miller, director of “The Rock,” stands at the main entrance where members will be welcomed to the new recreation center. An outside view is shown below. per month or $199 a year. Family memberships are $35 a month or $399 a year. There are also plans for a Phase II which will include the sports fields, walking trails, camp- sites, and a climbing wall on the 14 acres behind the recre- ation center. The Rock Center will be open to the public six days a week. There is a web site at TheRock- RecCenter@ epix.net where you can go for more information. Or you may call 696-2769. iatorkas named to dean’s list at Liberty Lo Katorkas of Dallas was named to the dean's list at Liberty University for the Fall 2002 semester. torkas was one of 1,268 undergraduates who earned dean’s list recognition for the fall. ' Students named to the dean's list earn a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale and carry an academic load of at least 12 credit hours. Faniner Last call to link pink with the red, white and blue at Washington’s Cherry Blossom Festival April 4-6! RESERVED SEATS FOR THE PATRIOTIC PARADE, DAY AND NIGHT TOURS, ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, MOUNT VERNON 1-DAY TRIPS MULTI-DAY TOURS . Phila. Flyers Feb. 8...Colorado Avalanche at Flyers Mach 8 » BASKETBALL: Phila. 76ers * BROADWAY: “PRODUCERS” Feb. 22 “THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE" March 8.."MOVIN" OUT” April 5... “LA BOHEME" MAY 3.."MAMMA MIA” MAY 3...“HAIRSPRAY” June 7 + METROPOLITAN OPERA “La Traviata” - March 12 « SIGHT AND SOUND March 15 “Daniel”... 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For the first time, the group as a whole heard the vision state- ment that was the culmination of the previous year’s work: “Our Dallas, a flourishing community where we live in harmony with neighbors, nature, and busi- nesses; building upon a proud history.” A brief slogan, to be used for public expression, “Our Dallas: a proud history — a greater to- morrow,” was also presented. The group approved the adop- tion of both. For most participants, the meeting was the first time they had the opportunity to visualize the quality of life changes the group is working toward for the borough. Vinnie Cotrone, urban forester with Penn State Univer- sity’s Cooperative Extension, gave a presentation that illus- trated what municipalities can do by adjusting sign codes, and adding trees and shrubbery. Through before and after pho- tos, participants saw seas of strip mall cement and treeless sidewalks changed into inviting greenspaces. Cotrone illustrated how changing or adding ordinances, utility poles, billboards and business signs could be regulat- ed to fit more naturally within the community environment. After a summary of each of four task force's short and long term goals, the groups broke off to create action plans. a“ eath er; people are en “I think it went well — espe- cially considering the weather; people are enthused,” said Nan- cy Eckert, chair of the Down- town task force. Other task forces deal with master planning, traffic and hu- man services. Eckert announced that Kevin Buchinkski, a Penn State Infor- mation Sciences and Technology major, will work as an intern to assist the downtown task force in their efforts. “I'm excited to see what he will be doing,” said Eckert. Eckert said Buchinski will help the task force utilize tech- nology to envision changes in the downtown district such as facade improvements. “I'm really pretty excited; it's coming together piece by piece,” said Joe Moskovitz, Dallas Bor- ough Manager. Vision Statement “Our Dallas, a flourishing community where we live in harmony with neighbors, nature, and businesses; building upon a proud history.” Lake Twp. recycling February 8 The voluntary recycling drop off center for Lake Township will be accepting items on the second Saturday of each month. The next opening is Feb. 8 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the township building on Rt. 29. The following items may be dropped off: aluminum and bi- * metal cans, clear, brown, and green glass, plastic #1, #2 only. No mo- tor oil containers or scrap aluminum can be accepted. No newspaper this month. Please do not drop items off before the center opens. 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