| i The Dallas Post Friday, July 4, 2003 3 eaders (continued from page 1) pants meet with individuals in key positions throughout “the Greater Wilkes-Barre area to learn about the positive changes that are happening here.” There are six weekly day- long sessions held at various locations such as college cam- puses, the Luzerne County Courthouse, the Kirby Center and more. Each session in- cludes presentations by com- 2munity leaders and time for discussion and questions. MacDowell and Rothenberg- er are relatively new to the area, which gives them a unique perspective on perform- ing their duties as leader and facilitator of the group. They each possess a clean slate from which to build and enhance the 20-year program of learn- ing and discovery. MacDowell arrived in the area about five years ago when her husband, Dr. Michael Mac- Dowell, assumed the presiden- cy of College Misericordia. She is a Colorado native who taught grade school for 28 ‘years. She is leaving the lead- ership program to teach cultur- al geography and social studies methods at College Misericor- dia. She is a graduate of Trini- ty University in San Antonio, and has her master’s degree from the University of Col- orado at Boulder. Community involvement has always been a part of her life. Since arriving in this area, she has been involved in Celebrity Luncheons, Friends and New Neighbors, the Dallas Survey (continued from page 1) tions with more for the af- ternoon anticipated. Smith, said the surveys are the first phase of a new three- part sewer correction plan. He said the surveys will aid the authority in locating sources of surface water enter- “ing the sanitary system and contributing to overflows. “So far I'm pleased with the cooperation,” said Boice. “It’s the people that aren't sending in the surveys that need tobe checked up on.” After receiving completed surveys, Boice said he calls residents to set inspection ap- pointments that consist of looking in basements and out- side homes for improper hook- ups. He said most residents have been gracious about opening their homes for inspection. He added people are often so friendly that inspections that should take 10 minutes can wind up lasting nearly an hour. “I've not only been in their basements — they'll take you through their whole house whether you need to see it or not,” he said. Smith said the second part of the plan will be to evaluate system capacity, piping and existing pumps. The last phase will be to get the borough’s ordinances and the authority’s regulations re- garding sump pumps in agree- ment with each other. Smith said the action will give the municipality power of enforce- ment if needed. Visioning sessions, Back Mountain Historical Associa- tion, the committee for the fall harvest fair in Dallas Borough, the women’s interest commit- tee at the Westmoreland Club, and tutors math at Wycallis El- ementary School. Rothenberger moved to Wyoming Valley with her late husband, Kent, who was a manufacturing engineer with Valley Manufacturing in Wilkes-Barre. “Kent and I went through the program in September 2002, a year after we moved here,” said Rothenberger. “It was a great way for us to get acquainted with the area and to meet people. It’s also a great way for retirees who have pre- viously lived here to get reac- quainted with their hometown. I'm looking forward to helping our older citizens learn how the local government works, explore the services that are available, meet new friends, envision the future, and take advantage of opportunities to contribute from their vast ex- periences.” Rothenberger was born in Reading, is a graduate of Millersville State University and taught in Berks County schools for 10 years. She has been in the health care field for the past 18 years. She is the mother of two daughters, Amy and Sara. She enjoys contribut- ing her spare time to the Friends of the Back Mountain Library, the Penn State Club of Wyoming Valley, and to her church where she is an elder and sings in the choir. “It’s difficult to leave such an excellent program,” said Mac- Dowell, “but I know Pam will do a wonderful job, and it will grow under her leadership. A door has closed, but a window has opened for both of us.” Leadership = Wilkes-Barre’s mission is to develop informed and committed leaders from all segments of the community who will serve, strengthen and improve Northeastern Pennsyl- vania. Tuition for the six-week program is $250 per individual which covers all meals, materi- als and program expenses. Scholarships are available. The next session begins on Sep- tember 3. Deadline for regis- tration is August 18. Interested persons may call Leadership Wilkes-Barre at 823-2101, Ext. 135 for more information. POST PHOTO/SANDY PEOPLES Dallas residents Pamela Rothenberger, left, new program director of Masters Leadership Wilkes-Barre and Tina MacDowell, past program director, share a moment after the lunch- eon in their honor. 2004 Library Auction Committee The committee planning the 57th annual Back Mountain Memorial Library Auction met recently at the library. The auction takes place Thursday, July 10 through Sunday, July 13 on the library grounds. Booths open at 4 p.m. each day, and the auic- tion begins at 6 p.m. For more information, call 675-1182. From left, seated: Karen Boback, Neil Allan, Paul Sabol (chairman), Paul Nicholson (co-chairman), Pauline Kutz. Second row: Ernest Ashbridge Jr., Sybil Pelton, Barbara Kohler, Kim Stager, Bonnie Breakfield, Bennie Matchett, Lou Ellen Zekas, Lucy Messersmith, Joyce Gebhardt, Martha Butler (library director). Third row: Karen Shuster, Joe Dwinchick, Fred Krohle, Ron Moran, John Gager, Dave Spurlin, Buzz Boback. 1808 land grant to be sold over auction block This year the Back Mountain Memorial Library Auction has a special piece of history to offer to interested bidders. Charles Shafer of Trucksville has donated an original land grant for the property that the PP&L Power Plant occupies in Salem Township, Berwick. “Alexander Jamison purchased the 376 acres from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on May 24, 1808,” said Martha Butler, librarian at the Back Mountain Library. “They called the land Alexandria and the Rickard family built their summer home there.” The land grant is a piece of local history. “It is an old piece, framed and very well preserved,” said Butler. “Anyone who collects historical pieces like that should be very inter- ested in it.” The framed land grant will be available to the highest bid- der on Saturday, July 12, between 8:30 and 9 p.m. “It is just such a unique, historical item and Mr. Shafer donated it with the hope that the library could benefit from it,” said Butler. Tell our advertisers you saw them in The Dallas Post. They'll appreciate it, and so will we. With Ed McMullen of the Everhart Museum $5 * Limited Space Saturday, July 12 - 11:00 to noon Doug Smith's Dixieland All-Star Band Bring the children, your friends, all your relatives! Wednesday, July 16 - 7.00 pm A CIVIL WAR EVENING Thursday, July 17 - 7.30 pm THE Déebrichs THEATER Call 996-1500 for reservations Free! Fun for all ages! A Gathering of Singer-Songmwriters Experience their music, listen to their stories! $5 The Back ly od all 7 lion he Eo Prose all some, RE E TL NG Roe » Hy an widen of hsined tp te wad Penner vate #4 nid Pig oN § a Y Sh a Mountain Memorial Library needs you! Dear Back Mountain Residents, Now, more than ever, our public library needs us. With the latest in Pennsylvania’s state budget cuts, the Back Mountain Memorial Library will lose approximately $50,000 in state aid. We will also lose district funding and services. In the Back Mountain we depend on our annu- al library auction to help subsidize operational costs. With state budget cuts, we need your support like never before! Do you have an item that you would like to donate to the cause? Glassware, pictures and frames, wooden furniture, collectibles, and antiques are always a hit on the block and in our booths. Won't you consider a contribution? Items will be accepted through July 10. Call the library (675-1182) or me (639-2265) for pick-up or drop-off details. Thank you for caring! Sincerely, Dr aren Boback President, Board of Directors Back Mountain Memorial Library This message presented as a public service by The Dallas Post Showtimes effective Friday 7/4/03 ul RALLY , ) Fri-Tue 7:00 iE i Wed-Thu 7:15 1018 2 SHILONDE FrifSat 9:00 P13 SatlSun 20014: 00 + Wed 1:15/4:15 A TR ONLY 5 DAYS ONLY Fri-Tue 7:30 KoMIEN UNITED pos Phos iy sis RAARL THEATER BE%Taldat=1alal=11 ¢ “MORE THAN THE MOVIES” 836-1022 www.dietrichtheater.com RESEARCH MATTERS by Dr. David J. 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Many people find this is just what the need to get them started. If you have a great way to get started exercising, call me and maybe I'll include it in a future column. Source: Georgiades A, Sherwood A, Gullette ECD et al. Effects of exercise and weight loss on mental stress-induced cardiovascular responses in individuals with high blood pressure. Hypertension. 2000;36:171-176. “Helping you feel better and achieve more through chiropractic” Twin Stacks Center 1172 Memorial Hwy * Dallas 570-675-4775
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