PAGE8 THE POST CIVIC Sunday, April 1, 2007 MEADOWS GETS THERAPEUTIC STAIRCASE The Auxiliary of the Meadows Nursing Center recently donated a special therapeutic stair- case to the therapy department, improving the day-to-day functioning of the center's residents. Auxiliary members put in thousands of hours of volunteer service yearly at the center and donate funds for special projects, activities and needed equipment. From left, seated, are John Judge, resident; and Cristina Tarbox, Meadows administrator. Standing, Steven Vergalito O.T,, Robert Law, auxiliary president; Wendy Rager O.T., program director; Peter Klein, volunteer; Lloyd Ryman, auxiliary secretary; Bernie Hill, volunteer; Melanie Hedglin, PT. and Jessica Sutz- ko PT. MEADOWS AUXILIARY GIVES BED SCALE @ The Auxiliary of the Meadows Nursing Center recently donated a special bed scale for th comfort and safety of its residents and to allow the center's nursing staff to accurately recor the medical process of residents. The auxiliary is able to donate items such as these with funds from its annual fundraisers, “Market on the Pond" and fall membership drive. Attending the presentation, from left, first row, are Rosemary Swain, volunteer; Wanda Hunsicker CNA, Paula Martin CNA, Vickie Sedorovich CNA, Cristina Tarbox, Meadows administrator; and Florence Hozempa, volunteer. Second row: Sandy Lewis RN, LeeAnn Emerick, director of nursing; Gary Kirk, assistant administrator; and Mark Blessing RN. CIVIC BRIEFS Franklin Twp. Fire Co. sets egg hunt, dinner The Franklin Township Volun- teer Fire Company will hold its annual Easter egg hunt for township children at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 1 on the field behind the fire hall. All town- ship children are invited to attend. Children will be divided into groups depending upon age. Refreshments will be avail- able. The fire company will also hold an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner from 4-7 p.m. April 14 at the fire hall. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 5-12. Tickets are available from any member or by calling 333- 5970. Tickets will also be avail- able at the door. The dinner consists of spaghetti, meatballs, salad, bread, dessert and-a bev- erage. Takeouts will be avail- able. Dallas egg hunt takes place April 7 Dallas Borough will hold its eighth annual Easter egg hunt at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 7 at the recreation center on Burn- dale Road. The event will be held rain or shine. Only children ages 1-10 who reside in the bor- ough may participate. The hunt is sponsored by Mayor Tim Carroll and the borough council. For more information, call 675- 1389. Lions Club plans Palm Sunday breakfast The Harveys Lake Lions Club will hold its annual all-you-can- eat pancake and sausage break- fast on Palm Sunday, April 1 at the Lake-Noxen Elementary School cafeteria. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children. Tickets are available from any Lions Club member or by call- ing Peter Farrell at 639-1235. Annual ham raffle benefits Legion Daddow-Isaacs Post 672 Dal- las American Legion will hold its annual ham raffle at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 1 at the Post Home on Route 415 in Dallas. Proceeds will benefit the many community projects sponsored by the Legion. For more in- formation, including raffle ticket prices, call 675-6542 or vice commander John Emil Sr. at 675-4461. Babysitting courses available at library The American Red Cross will hold a babysitting course from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 28 at the Back Mountain Memo- rial Library. Boys and girls be- tween the ages of 11-15 are in- vited to register. Interested participants must register in advance at the main desk of the library by presenting . a $40 program fee in cash or check made payable to the American Red Cross. Regis- trations will not be accepted the day of the class. Participants will learn to perform first aid and how to get professional medical help fast, identify common safety hazards and prevent injuries, perform basic care routines like diaper- ing, feeding, and dressing and handle bedtime issues and more. For more information, call the library at 675-1182. Noxen Fire Co. holding barbecue The Noxen Volunteer Fire Co. will hold a chicken barbecue from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 1 at the fire hall on Stull Road in Noxen. Dinners are $7 and takeouts will also be avail- able. For more information, call 298-2256. Fisherman's breakfast to benefit fire company A fisherman’s breakfast to benefit the Jonathan R. Davis Volunteer Fire Co. will be held from 4:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 14 at the Idetown Fire Hall on Route 415. Tickets are $5 for adults and children age 10 and Celotrate Spies g 177 “IT’S ALL ABOUT HOME” Hours: Tuesday thru Saturday 10am-5pm Stop in for a visit and check out our unique selection of Primitive Country home decor & Holiday gift ideas. (Ask about our shop parties!) ? 128 N. Main St. Shavertown, PA * (570) 674-1311 (call for directions) older, and $3 for children ages 59. Class of 1957 plans reunion The Lehman-Jackson-Ross High School Class of 1957 will hold its 50th anniversary re- union Saturday, Oct. 6 at Irem Temple Country Club in Dallas Township. For more informa- tion, call 675-2252 or 675-4486. You may also e-mail mnpars@g- Nominee Information: Name mail.com or nbwdal@evenlink- .com. Street sweeping to begin in Dallas The Dallas Borough Road Department is holding its an- nual spring street sweeping program. The program is ex- pected to begin immediately, weather permitting, and will continue until all borough roads have been cleaned. The department requests residents follow a few simple instructions to assist the staff in the collection of road cinders and winter materials deposited throughout the winter driving season. Residents are asked to rake all cinders to the side of the road in even layers, avoiding large piles and under no circum- stances should cinders be swept into the storm water catch ba- sins. Property owners should not fill containers with cinders in NOMINATE A HERO TODAY Who is eligible? A member of any local emergency medical service including Award Categories Heroism ll Community Service One or more outstanding individuals will be honored by How can | nominate a provider? Simply fill out the form below and return. Title Organization Address Home Telephone Work Telephone Category (check one) J Heroism Id Community Service Submitted by: Name excess of 20-25 pounds as collec- tion is made more difficult. Heavy containers may not be picked up. Rocks, limbs and yard waste should not be in- cluded for pick up with the street cinders and green recy- cling containers should not be placed curbside. The yard waste recycling pick up is scheduled to begin in May. For more information, call the road department at 674-5362. EVERYONE NEEDS A HERO THE 2007 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AWARD PROGRAM HONORING HEROISM AND EXCELLENCE ON THE MEDICAL FRONT LINE Everyday emergency medical service providers deliver lifesaving care when it matters most. In recognition of National Emergency Medical Services Week, we are recognizing EMS providers who have made significant contributions while providing essential care every day on the medical front line. paramedics m emergency medical technicians m first responders m dispatchers a fire fighters m police Geisinger Medical Center, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, and Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. 2007 OUTSTANDING EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AWARD NOMINATION FORM Title Organization Address Home Telephone Work Telephone Please write a brief summary explaining why this individual should be recognized as an outstanding EMS provider Geisinger Medical Center 100 North Academy Ave. Danville, PA 17822 M.C. 30-13 Nomination forms must be received by Geisinger by April 30, 2007 Nominations can be dropped off at Geisinger's Emergency Departments in Danville or Wilkes-Barre, or mailed to: Qutstanding EMS Award Program Public Relations and Marketing GEISINGER REDEFINING BOUNDARIES™ AYALA CIS NEN ICIS HOF r) | | f+] bit : |
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