\ 1 The Dallas Post COMMUNITY Sunday, October 26, 2003 5 hriners Hospital 0 hold free orthopaedic clinic at W-B General Wyoming Valley Health Care System and Shriners Hospitals for Children, Philadelphia, will co-sponsor a free outreach clin- ic on Sunday, November 16 in the Admissions Department of Wilkes-Barre General Hospital to aid in the examination and treatment of area children with orthopaedic problems. The clinic is free and open to all children up to age 18. A Shriners orthopaedic physician will be on hand to examine and treat any child with an or- thopaedic condition. Parents who wish to have their children examined must register by call- ing Shriners Hospitals Admis- sion Department at 1-800-281- 4050, extension 4140. Physi- ian referrals are not necessary. The clinic is open to children regardless of race, religion, fi- nancial status or relationship to a Shriner. Any child who has an orthopaedic problem is eligible. Shriners Hospitals for Chil- dren treats orthopaedic pa- tients from New York to Vir- ginia totally free of charge. Shriners also provides trans- portation at no charge for pa- tients to be treated at its facility in Philadelphia. The hospital is equipped and staffed to provide care for virtually all pediatric orthopaedic problems, with the exception of acute trauma. In addition, the hospital has developed special expertise in spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, scoliosis (curvature of the spine), spina bifida, hand disorders, club foot, hip disor- ders, brittle bone disease and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Meadow’s Volunteer Appreciation Day The Meadows Nursing Center in Dallas recently honored teen and adult volunteers at recog- nition ceremonies. Appreciation certificates and gifts were presented to 27 teen volunteers who completed 1,105 hours of service during the semester. Opportunities for teens to complete requirements for school or church service hours are available at the center evenings and weekends. Teen volunteers seated from left, first row: Nina Shah, Stacey Fox, Katelyn Buckman and Matt Crane. Standing, Amber Hartman, Amanda Hartman, Michelle Keller, Jackie Klass, Jill Emerick, James Alaimo, Meadows administrator; Marilyn Gregorski, Volunteer Coordina- tor; Katie Cilvic and Pat Frodsham, Activities Assistants; Betty Sorchik, Volunteer Coordina- tor. oo Murphy earns rank of Eagle Scout Ryan Patrick Murphy, 17, a member of Boy Scout Troop 281, Dallas, was recently awarded the rank of Eagle Scout; the highest rank attain- able from the Boys Scouts of America. Troop 281 is sponsored by the Dallas United Methodist Church. Murphy, the son of Robert and Denise Murphy of Dallas, has been in scouting since 1992, when ‘he joined as a Tiger Cub. He continued as a member of Scout Pack 281 in which he earned the Catholic religious award, Parvuli Dei and the . Cub Scout’s highest award, the Arrow of Light in 1997. In May 1997, Murphy joined Boy Scout Troop 281 and began his trail to Eagle. He achieved the ranks of Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star and Life. He has earned 40 merit badges. During his scouting tenure, he has served as pa- trol leader, assistant patrol leader, troop guide and troop scribe. Murphy has attended National Boy Scout High Adventure Programs at Sea Base in Florida and Philmont Scout Reservation in New Mexico. For his Eagle project, Murphy supervised the construction and placement of turtle basking structures in the lake at Francis Slocum State Park. He organized the project design, the collec- tion of materials and supervised volunteers as they built the structures. Representatives from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and Francis Slocum State Park employees assisted in from left, first row: George Gaylord, Bill Palmer, Walter Meade, coordinator, Bill Long. Second row: Rev. Michael Bealla, co-chairman of the food pantry board, Wally Gosart, Bill Ostrum. Back Mountain Food Pantry workers prepare for the holidays Volunteers at the Back Moun- tain Food Pantry are busy this year stocking the shelves and taking inventory of what will be needed to prepare the annual Thanksgiving baskets for needy families in our area. They are asking for help from the public to gather those items in short supply. If you or your group can donate canned fruits and vegetables, canned apple- sauce, soup, evaporated or dry milk, peanut butter and jelly, cereal, tea, instant or canned potatoes, Jell-O, canned meats and stews, canned gravy, cran- berry sauce, and stuffing mixes, call 696-3897 to arrange for a mutually convenient time to drop off your donations at the pantry. If you would like to send a check made payable to the food pantry for the purchase of turkeys and fresh vegetables for the baskets, please address an envelope to the Back Mountain Food Pantry, 40 Knob Hill Road, Trucksville, PA 18708. Ryan Murphy placing the platforms into the lake. Murphy is a senior at Dallas Senior High School where he is a member of the varsity ten- nis team. He is an avid camper, backpacker and snowboarder. He is an active member of St. Therese’s Church, Shavertown and is employed by Thomas’ Family Market. : Trail clean up days Volunteers are needed for Back Mountain Trail Cleanup days. Help keep the trail usuable and safe. Bring family, friends, shovel, rake, gloves and more to the DAMA Bridge on the following dates: November 9 and 16 from 11 am. to 2.p.m. SEAN’S SKI TIPS Q. Why should | get a ski helmet? A. Protection, comfort, style and warmth. There are many good reasons, but what is important to you? agin 1080 W-B Township Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 Route 309 at Blackman Street (570) 824-0541 « Fax: (570) 824-6024 www.countryskiandsports.com “Active Life Style Sports” www.countryskiandsports.com Honorees and staff, from left, first row: Marilyn Gregorski, Volunteer Coordinator, Herb Johnson, Pat Frodsham, Mary law, Bernie Hill, Betty Sorchik, volunteer coordina- tor. Second row: Accordion Pete, Jack Good, Stephen Miller, Rita Good, Louise Montigney, Helen Stroud, Gloria Bronson, Lois Hugh- es and Lloyd Ryman, Memorial books donated to Back Mountain Library Back Mountain Memorial Li- brary announces the addition of new memorial books. In Memory of Francis Kevin Danaher, “Sacred Ireland” by Cary Meehan, presented by Judy and Sam Argento. In Memory of Alys V. Wool- bert, “Bird Gardens” by Kath- leen Pyle, presented by Ron and Betsy Balonis. In Memory of Mary Cather- ine Lee, “No Garden? No Prob- lem!” by Mike Pilcher, present- ed by Beth and Leonard Ro- manowski. In Memory of Martin E. Moore, “Napoleon: an epic life” by Napoleon Bonaparte (DVD), presented by Frank and Marsha Paczewski. In Memory of Martine E. Moore, “Lewis and Clark: great journey West” (DVD), present- ed by Frank and Marsha Paczewski. In Memory of Martin E. Moore, “Teddy Roosevelt: an American Lion” by Teddy Roo- sevelt (DVD), presented by Frank and Marsha Paczweski. In Memory of Loy Ide, “Step- by-Step Gardening Techniques Ilustrated”, presented by The Shaw Family from Jilly’s. In Memory of Winnie Stivers, “The Water Gift and the Pig of the Pig” by Jacque- line Briggs Martin, presented by Adam and Emma. In Memory of Salvatore Alaimo, Jr., RN, “Frank Lloyd Wright” by Spencer Hart, pre- sented by His Family. In Memory of Salvatore Alaimo, Jr., RN, “The Califor- nia Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright” by David Gebhard, pre- sented by his family. In Memory of Salvatore Alaimo, Jr., RN, “The Vision of Frank Lloyd Wright” by Thomas A. Heinz, presented by his family. In Memory of Salvatore Alaimo, Jr., RN, “Frank Lloyd Wright and the Living City” by David G. DeLong, presented by his family. In Memory of Salvatore Alaimo, Jr., RN, “Frank Lloyd Wright” by Trewin Copple- stone, presented by his family. In Memory of F. Joseph Funke, “The Great Wave” by Christopher E.G. Benfey, pre- sented by Phyllis Funke. In Memory of Dorothy E. Tanner, “Madam Secretary’ by Madeleine Albright, presented by Bill and Bonnie Kalish. In Memory of FE. Joseph Funke, “The Facts on File Dic- tionary of Proverbs” by Martin H. Manser, presented by The Visual & Performing Arts De- partment of Wilkes University. 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