PAGE8 THE POST NEWS Sunday, August 6, 2006 POLICE DOG Continued from Page 1 plains that the dog doesn’t rip or paw at it because it might ex- plode. The dogs obey Slovak or Russian language commands so that English-speaking criminals can’t interfere with their work. The children attending the summer reading program at the library — appropriately called “Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales” —- were delighted and amazed by Macko Dallas sister Kirsten and Paige Frederick carefully observed Macko because they used to have a German shepherd. “He’s really well-trained and very big for a pup and he’s only 1142 years old,” said Kirsten. “He does a lot of work.” Twin brothers Jacob and Za- chery Garnett of Lehman Town- ship are “working on Mom for a dog like that.” They checked out a book about police dog work. Jolley hopes for a long career from his junior officer — six to eight years is average for police dogs. “He’ll be healthier and live longer here, because he won’t have to pound the blacktop and pavement like some officers in the cities do.” It sure wont be your average dog’s life. Children attending a special reading KNITTER Continued from Page 1 town, said her mother has been a wonderful role model. “She encouraged me to do vol- unteer work,” Loefflad said. “Even my children volunteer and I think she was an inspira- tion to them doing it.” Prior to her ailments, Friar was also an active volunteer with the Wyoming Valley Chap- ter of the American Red Cross, as well as various other commu- nity organizations. part of the Knitting Bee, a group of women who meet Tuesday af- ternoons at the Jewish Commu- nity Center in Wilkes-Barre. However, because of Friar’s health conditions she is unable to attend and does her work at home. “I had bypass surgery on my leg and can’t do very much,” she said. “I knitted hundreds of scarves and stock piled them for those who did a good deed for me when I was sick.” Shirley Meisler, who founded the Knitting Bee about three years ago, makes a weekly stop at Friar’s home. She takes com- pleted lap robes and delivers yarn. rd The money raised from selling handmade goods like lap robes, baby blankets and “chemo caps” goes toward the JCC Day Camp. The Knitting Bee has raised more than $5,000 for the camp. The Knitting Bee is also asso- ciated with the Retired Senior Volunteer Program that distrib- utes many of the handmade items to local nursing homes, ar- ea hospitals and Children and Youth Services. “Im glad it’s not my hands that are bad,” Friar said. “As long as my hands hold out, I will keep knitting. 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