| | | | | { 2 The Dallas Post NEWS Friday, August 8, 2003 Burning (continued from page 1) Everyone is going to do it eventually, we're just one of the first.” Shaver said the question is one of convenience. She said officials want every- one to haul yard clippings and paper products to the munici- pal garage or the Dallas Area Municipal Authority, where they will composted or recy- cled, but Shaver said that places an unfair burden on resi- dents, especially the elderly. “What 'if you don’t own a truck, or you can’t lift huge branches to load them in a truck to take them to the mu- nicipal building or to DAMA?” she asked. “Just about anyone can drag a branch into a burn pit.” O'Neill said that while he can’t speak for the supervisors he thinks the issue of burning yard waste is the one area of the proposed ordinance in which there might be some room for negotiation. “That is the one issue that is still up in the air,” O'Neill said. “There is a possibility we might be able to meet in the middle on that part of it.” But O'Neill said no matter what is decided someone will Tell the supervisors what you think Kingston Township supervi- sors will accept public com- ment on the proposed ordi- nance banning open burning at their work session scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday at the mu- nicipal building on East Center Street. Where to find a petition Petitions opposing the burn ban are posted at Bonanza Bev- erage, Dymond’s Farm Market and New Mart. Additional in- formation is available by call- ing Rosario Shaver at 696-1050. be unhappy. “On one hand the people who burn feel that is their God- given right and on the other hand those who don’t burn, think they have a right to breathe good air,” he said. “There is no solution that is go- ing to please everyone.” This article appeared in orig- inal form in the Times Leader. Middle school project down to last 20 items on ‘punch list’ By ERIN YOUNGMAN Post Staff DALLAS — Punchlist items for the middle school renova- tion project are dwindling fast, said the company overseeing the project. Paul Degillio of Foreman Burkavage reported to the school board Monday that items remaining for completion on the project have been re- duced to 20 from 88 two weeks ago. “Is the punchlist longer than it should be?” inquired board member John Litz. “They're slowly nipping away at them,” responded Degillio, Baby sitters class grad adding that the items remain- ing were predominantly “odds and ends” of electrical and casework issues. The middle school rededica- tion ceremony, open to the pub- lic, will be held Sunday, August 10. The formal ceremony will begin at 3. The middle school jazz band and middle school se- lect chorus will perform during the event. Student led tours of the building will follow. In other business, the board set the following dates for Sep- tember board meetings: The work session will be September 8, with the commit- tee of the whole meeting on September 15. ates A total of 58 young adults, ages 12 to 18, have attended the five baby-sitting classes conducted by the American Red Cross in the Back Mountain Memorial Library’s Community Room since March. Pictured are the participants in the final class on July 26. From left, front row: Carrie Bailey, Drew Clouse, Jessica Kukosky, Nicole Rave, Abby Mulhern, and Jillian Cruz. Standing: Cathy Oliver, Red Cross instructor, Jill Jackson, Jessica Flaherty, Megan Cruz, Alyssa Goulstone, Brittany Beyer, and Amy Polachek. BISHOP HOBAN H.S. Now accepting applications for Head Jr. High Soccer Coach and Asst. Jr. High Soccer Coach. For application call 829-2424 Mon.-Thurs. 8:30-1:30 DARLING & SONS’ FARMS & GREENHOUSES “Growing Quality Is A Family Business Since 1930” FIRST OF THE SEASON SWEET CORN } D> D> 2 > D> > > i 1 Rotary Club of Dallas installs new officers and board members The new Dallas Rotary officers and board members for the 2003-2004 service year were in- stalled at a recent dinner meeting held at the Appletree in Dallas. They are, from left, seated: Sandy Peoples, Vice President; Karen Martin, President; Gary Booth, Board Member. Standing: Art Peoples, President Elect; Randy Loyd, Secretary; Maria Hall, Board Member; George Bacon, Treasurer; Larry Hilbert, Board Member. The Dallas Rotary is always looking for new members to join in the activities and communi- ty service opportunities available year round to “Lend a Hand” to our community and to the world. Rotarians are active participants and contributors to the Luzerne County Fall Fair, the Back Mountain Library Auction, the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle project, the Chil- dren’s Christmas Shopping Spree, the annual charity golf tournament, Dallas/Lehman Book Scholarships and Essay Contests, the Rotary International Student Foreign Exchange Pro- gram, and plays a leadership role in an effort to eliminate polio around the world. The Rotary Club of Dallas meets every Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. at the Castle Inn, Dallas. Membership inquiries may be made at the Rotary food booth at the Luzerne County Fall Fair. ‘Komen NEPA Thresholds needs volunteers The “Threshold” program at Chase Prison is seeking volunteers for its program that begins in September. Threshold is a decision-making program'for inmates at the correctional facility in Dallas who are about to be released. The course is taught by volunteers on a one-to-one basis over a period of nine weeks. The only requirement for volunteering is to be a caring person who wants to reach out to those about to make a new beginning. Training session will be August 23 and 24. For more information, contact Edna Vivian at 825-9560 or Ingrid Prater at 823-9548. Survivor Night set at Lackawanna @@ County Stadium The Komen NEPA Breast Cancer Foundation and The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons have announced that they will be hosting the 2nd Annual Breast Cancer Survivor Night at Lackawanna County Stadium August 13. Festivities are scheduled to begin at 6:15 p.m., just prior to the Red Barons/Buffalo Bisons bageball game. Survivors wearing their Pink Survivor Komen NEPA Race for the Cure® t-shirt will re- ceive a free game ticket for that night’s game and fans who wear any white Komen NEPA Race for the Cure® t-shirt get half off their game ticket for that night’s game. Pre-game ceremonies will in- clude a motivational video pres- entation, guest speaker Jill Gar- rett from WNEP-TV16, and will be highlighted by the formati of the Pink Survivors Livi Ribbon with the assistance of the North Pocono High School cheerleaders.” The Pink Sur- vivors Living Ribbon is made up of Breast Cancer Survivors wearing their pink Survivor Race for the Cure® t-shirts. Survivors are encouraged to participate in this celebration of their hope and strength. Any Survivor who is interested in participating in the Living Rib- bon should contact Dolly Woody at the Komen NEPA Foundation at 969-6072 or 1- 800-650-CURE. Throughout the game, tables with various cancer-related sup- port group and prevention in- formation will be set up in the concourse and Komen NEPA Race for the Cure® merchan- dise will be available for pur- chase. Fans will be encouraged to sign the Messages in Honor & Memory Banner. 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