The Dallas Post NEWS Sunday, June 12, 2005 Brian Rigez was presented a Certificate of Appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy by Capt. Jeffrey H. Sunday. Paul Rigez was presented a Certificate of Appointment to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy by Lt. Sean Bennett. FOR THE POST/M.B. GILLIGAN Allison Boris received the U.S. Army Scholar/Athlete Award from SSgt. Christopher Chavera. RIGEZ Continued from Page 1 graduate each year and, by law, less than 20 percent of them may be selected to be offi- cers in the U.S. Marine Corps. One local resident, Joshua Shraeder of Harveys Lake, joined those ranks upon his graduation from the academy in May. Paul Rigez was one of only 300 successful candidates out of 3,000 applicants for the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut. “I figured that there is always something happening with the Coast Guard,” he said. Lt. Sean Bennett, admissions officer with the Coast Guard Academy, drove home that point in his presentation speech when he enumerated this year’s Coast Guard activities. Lt. Bennett noted that the four- year scholarship is worth approximately $250,000 and Brian’s Naval Academy scholar- ship has a similar value. There were several other noteworthy presentations made during the Lake-Lehman awards program. Skye Nickalls, class valedictorian, received recognition as a National Merit Scholarship finalist, a Certificate of Merit from the National Honor Society, and a Scholastic Excellence Award from the U.S. Marine Corps. Salutatorian Caleb Piatt also received the Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award and Douglas Piazza and Amanda Crane received the Semper Fideles Award for Musical Excellence from the U.S. Marine Corps. Ryan Bloom was presented the Lake Silkworth Lions Club Award for Chemistry and the Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award. Among other things, Allison Boris was pre- sented the General Federation of Women’s Clubs Community Service Award, the Women in Sports Society’s Award, the U.S. Army Scholar/Athlete Award, and the President’s Volunteer Service Award. The Lake-Lehman High School Class of 2005 graduated on June 8. @ PRISON Continued from Page 1 community projects that the inmates work on at ‘various times of the year. “These peo- ple are ready to leave prison,” he said. The facility’s security sys- tems were criticized after two inmates escaped from the prison in 1999 and remained at large for several days before being recaptured. Robin Lucas, the acting assis- tant superintendent, outlined the improvements and addi tions. The interior fence sur- rounding the entire institution was replaced and additional razor wire has been added to the top and bottom half. Additional fences were also. added in the main exercise yard. Electrical gates now divide areas in the compound section, where the inmat walk between buildings. Fi two additional cameras that monitor motion were placed around the perimeter, and two new intrusion detection sys- tems were installed. Also, com- puters and televisions in the control area have been upgrad- ed. “We were satisfied with their answers. I think it was very informative,” said Fox. May was a busy month for the police ' department, Leedock said at the June 6 board of supervisors meeting. Sixty-nine citations were issued and 17 criminal arrests were made. The department is inves- tigating several burglaries and break-ins and an arrest was recently made. An investigation is underway to determine if the crimes are connected. Leedock said that several DUI’'s were among the arrests. The department will partici- pate in a statewide DUI blitz the first weekend of July an additional officers will be sta- tioned at checkpoints through- out the township. Colleges offer summer camps and activities for kids College Misericordia There is more for children to do this summer with the 2005 Fun & Fitness Program at College Misericordia. The fun starts in June and runs all summer long, featuring classes as well as activity camps for all age groups. Programs range form basketball for boys and girls to Theatre Camp for Kids. Camps include: Track and Field Camp (new, co-ed, ages 10-18), June 24-26; $75 per individ- ual. Basketball School for Boys (ages 8-15) either June 20-24 or July 4-8; $115 for individual week and $105 for second week for same or second child. Basketball School for Girls (ages 8-15) July 11-15; $115 for individual week and $105 for second week for same or sec- ond child. Soccer Success Camp (co-ed, ages 8 14) June 27-July 1); $115 for individual week and $105 for second child in same family. Summer Dance Camp (co-ed, ages 6- 10) July 11-15; $69 for individual per week and $60 for second child in same family. Field Hockey Camp (grades 5-12) June 20-24; $115 individual per week and $105 second week for same child or Sunday Breakfast Buffet 8 AM -12 PM * Over 20 items The Best Choice Top Round Cheese Steaks in Town Monday - Pizza Special FULL RESTAURANT Open 7 days a week 7 AM - 10 PM (take outs Available) PIKES CREEK PARK Rt. #118 (6 miles west of Dallas) 477-3188 Wednesday - Wing Special DS second child in same family. Theatre Camp for Teens (co-ed, 12- 16) July 15; $45 for individual. Lil’ Cougars Camp for Boys & Girls (co-ed, ages 6-10) any of three weeks: Puppets as Characters, July 11-15; Fun with the Food Groups, July 18-22; Experiment with Water, July 25-29; $105 for an individual week and $100 for addi- tional week for same child or second child in same family. Swim Clinic (ages 5-18) June 13-July 29; $220 — 5 days/week; $10 discount for second member of immediate family. Parents may also enroll children in swim classes with sessions running in both June and July. Swim classes include: Little Lappers (ages 2-4) $54 - acquaints toddlers to basic but essential pre-swimming techniques through indi- vidualized attention and instruction. Mini-Mates (ages 2 months to 3 years) $54 — gives parents the opportu- nity to accompany their child in the water and help guide them through relaxing exercises and games designed to allow young children to adjust gently and safely to pre-swimming techniques. Swim classes for school age students are also offered according to skill level. For more information or to request a brochure, call 674-6289, or check online at misericordia.edu/summer. GENWOOD PRODUCTS fomeceeeE Penn State Wilkes-Barre . Penn State Wilkes-Barre’s 2005 Summer Youth Program brochure is now available ‘at the campus ‘and on-line at www.wb.psu.edu/ce. The brochure lists com- plete descriptions and cost information for programs that provide challenging and enriching activities for stu- dents from two to 18 years old. Created to spark an interest in science and technology, camps are also available for budding artists, actors, jour- nalists, horticulturists, sports enthusiasts and more. Hands-on activities, experiments, and projects with experienced instructors are geared to each grade level. Nineteen new camps have been added, including camps for pre-school age children and their parents. This year, two family summer camps will be offered. Weather Wonders, a camp about meteorology, will be taught by Scott Stuccio, Penn State Wilkes-Barre mete- orology instructor and certified chief meteorologist at WYOU-TV 22. Stuccio will discuss how weather is pre- dicted using the recently installed campus weather sta- tion. The Starry Night will introduce families to the stars and planets through the Friedman Observatory with Dr. Timothy Lawlor, astronomy and physics professor at the campus. Students may purchase lunch or may bring lunch from home. While children attend camps, parents/guardians are welcome to use the campus library or the exer- cise/weight room in the athletic building. Soccer camp starts on June 20; other sports camps include golf, volleyball, cheerleading and basketball. For more information, or a complete brochure, call Denise Bellas at 675-9220. * Go-Carts DLT 1PM-10PM * Mini Golf & Arcade PATIO SETS 2 & 3 SEAT GLIDERS SWIVEL ROCKERS — CHAISES — WICKER RAINCOVERS — REPLACEMENT CUSHIONS JK UMBRELLAS & MORE! iif Always Open * Private Party Room CLT Q CITT TV Hours: Monday-Saturday 11-5 * Sunday 12-4 Closed Wednesdays 24 Salina Street, Moosic — 457-5469 SIYLINGE ST U [) | & 605 Main Road * Dalla King's College Kids at Kings will present approximately 40 different classes” and ‘workshops for children in grades 3 to 8. Children can take part in any of five weekly sessions beginning June 20 and ending the week of July 25, or they can enroll in all five weeks of programs. The summer pro- gram meets in the morning from 9:30 a.m. to noon, and afternoon from 1-3:30 p.m. on the King’s College campus (fl) Among the courses and workshops for children in grades 3-5 are: The World of Spiders, Sea Science, Inside the Rainforest, and Class at Hogwarts. In addition, work- shops in theatre, arts and crafts, dance, and swimming are available. Students in grades 6-8 will be able to participate in a range of subjects and hands-on sessions including video game design, chemistry, magic, Web page design and swimming, along with advanced acting and photography workshops. King’s College has partnered with the Bear Creek Nature Center to provide students with full-day nature camps. Also, in conjunction with the Wilkes-Barre Rock Climbing Gym, the Kids at King’s program will offer an indoor rock climbing camp. The week of August 1, King’s will host Camp Invention, a summer program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, available at over 800 locations across the country. 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