PAGE 4 THE POST EDITORIAL LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dallas native seeking funds for Russian trip ear Editor: D My name is Rose Alai- mo. I am from Dallas, PA and am currently a student at the College of Veterinary Med- icine at Cornell University. This July I am going to be pursuing a project that I have been passion- ate about for some time. I will be traveling to Yaroslavl, Russia to work in a children’s orphan- age for three weeks, and I am trying to fund part or all of the trip with your help. I will be working through a non-profit program called Cross Cultural Solutions which sends volunteers all over the world to work in various countries and for various causes. The program in Russia involves more than one placement - during my stay I will be working mostly with orphaned children, some of whom are disabled or come from severely abusive homes, but may also be placed working part-time in a shelter for elderly women. Why do I want to go to Russia to volunteer with children? Because the situation with or- phaned children in Russia is becoming a crisis. The first problem is the number of chil- dren. In January of 2003, the number of orphaned children in Russia was recorded to be 867,800, and this number is slowly increasing. There is not nearly enough funding within the country to adequately take care of these children, and this leads to the second problem. Many of these children, in addi- tion to not having enough food and/or clothing, are lacking sufficient education, so if they are not adopted, their lives upon leaving the orphanages are far from accommodating. Every year at least 5,000 of them end up in court, another 3,000 end up living on the street, and 1,500 commit suicide. The rate of drug use, alcoholism, and prostitution among these young adults is horrific. Most simply do not have the skills needed to find work and earn a living. I know I cannot change much of this in the three short weeks of my stay. My position as a volunteer this summer will include helping the children with their English skills, which will give them a major advan- tage in life. In addition, I will be assisting in any way that will be needed, including helping the kids with their school work as needed and giving them atten- tion, which they sorely need, by playing games with them and helping them with arts and crafts. I am a musician and will, hopefully, have a chance to introduce some of the children to music, whether it is to teach them the basics of playing an instrument or just helping them to read music. Giving any one of these kids a passion for some- thing like music and helping them along in any way could potentially be the edge that child will need in order to be able to make a living and sur- vive when he or she leaves the orphanage. Why I need your help with fundraising: Many people are shocked that I need to pay so much in order to do volunteer work. The reason is so that I do not burden the people I am trying to help. Again, the pro- gram I have enrolled in is com- pletely non-profit and the cost of my program covers only what I will need for food, housing, and in-country orientation. Any help you can provide would be amaz- ing and so appreciated - you would be directly helping these children with your contribution. I have given much thought to how I could adequately thank anyone who helps with this project. So, since I have been told I should have some internet access from places in Yaroslavl, I've decided to send periodic e-mails and pictures from Russia to anyone who decides to con- tribute. This will hopefully help you to feel more involved in how your contribution is direct- ly helping some of these chil- dren. If you decide to contribute and are interested in receiving e-mails, e-mail me at RA244@cornell.edu, subject heading “Russia,” so that I can add you to the e-mail list. If you decide that you would like to help fund this work, you can either go to http:// my.crossculturalsolutions.org/ where you will click on “find your volunteer,” enter my last name (Alaimo) and then follow the instructions from there. Since this organization is a non-profit, any contribution you make is 100% tax deductible. Or, if you prefer, you can send your contribution to my home address: 55 Grandview Ave., Dallas, PA 18612 and make all checks payable to “Cross-Cultur- al Solutions” Thank you so much for read- ing this and for any help you decide you can give. Rose Alaimo STRANGE BUT TRUE * Next time you're doing a little home-improvement work, you might want to keep in mind the sad fate of Hans Pender, a do-it- yourselfer from Salzburg, Austria. While doing a bit of work on his home, he became entangled in a 60-foot length of heavy wallpaper. He tried to free himself, but, according to a police detective called to the scene, "The more he struggled, the tighter the paper wrapped him up." The poor man suffocated to death. * Have you ever wanted to be a thaumatologist? Probably not; in all likelihood, you haven't even heard of the word. FYI: Thaumatology is the study of miracles. * In William Shakespeare's day, it was evidently considered poor form to send play-goers home sad. It was common practice at that time for actors to perform a comic song and dance at the end of a tragic play so that the audience would go home in a cheerful mood. * At some point you've probably seen Steven Spielberg's 1982 movie “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial.” But | bet you didn't know that the film's original title was “A Boy's Life." * |t's been reported that when Frank Sinatra was dying, his daugh- ter, Nancy, stayed home to watch the final episode of “Seinfeld” instead of going to the hospital to visit her famous father. * %k %k Thought for the Day: “If you must hold yourself up to your chil- dren, hold yourself up as an object lesson and not as an example.” -- George Bernard Shaw (c) 2007 King Features Synd., Inc. Richard L. Connor PUBLISHER The Dallas Post TIMES®LEADER Community Newspaper Group ¢ 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18711 ® 570-829-7248 news@mydallaspost.com Liz Ayers ADVERTISING David C. Konopki EDITOR Whe Sunday, May 6, = FOR THE DALLAS POST/CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK High over Lake Street, these wire sculptured men made by Sean Brady, of Plymouth, hang and play tricks with our senses. Buzz about annual library auction starting already That buzz you hear in the part of the library’s entry walk- will be voted upon at these meet- Back Mountain lately is not just LIBRARY NEWS way would be a permanent ges- ings, so it is important for all the return of the bumblebees as ture of your love for your Mom. registered participants to attend. they begin pollinating your new- Engraved bricks may be ordered Teens participating in the book ly-blossomed flowers ... it’s ac- for a donation price of $100. discussion groups will be re- tually the excitement of the Back ert station! The Slightly Read Bookshop quired to purchase their own Mountain Memorial Library’s The main event of the evening, located in the downstairs of the copies of the books or borrow upcoming Auction Kick-off Din- however, will be the Mini Auc- library still offers the “Best Bar- them from other libraries as the ner and Mini Auction. This event tion including several surprise gains in the Back Mountain” and moderators will be using the is a gathering of people involved items to appease the “bidding has recently added to its collec copies from the Back Mountain. in, and especially those interest- bug” that may be starting to tion of reading materials, perfect Relax & Read participants wj ed in, the Annual Auction, sched- grow within you! The cost of the for all of those springtime gift- begin their program on June uled for July 5, 6, 7 and 8. dinner is $28 per person and giving events. These teens read books of their The dinner will be held on reservations may be made at the choice and write a short review Monday, June 4, at the Appletree library. The deadline is May 26. Moms and Dads too, are re- for other teens to review. All Terrace at Newberry Estates in minded that we will have three teens will be eligible to win a gift Dallas with cocktails (open bar With Mother’s Day only a programs available this summer certificate from Target. all evening) and hors d'oeuvres week away, a ticket to the Auc- for teens and near-teens to in- Mrs. Bauman, Children’s Li- beginning at 6 p.m. followed by tion Kick-Off Dinner may be just crease their love of reading. The brarian, will be attending the dinner at 7 p.m. Attendees will the unique gift you've been ages for the groups are as fol- Dallas Summer Fun Night at the have their choice of BBQ salmon searching for ... and what Mom lows: Donuts & Discussion ages ~~ Dallas Elementary School from with citrus sauce, top round beef wouldn’t love to spend a night 10, 11 and 12; YA Book Discus- * ' 16:30 pm. to 8:30 pm.on' "°° or grilled Caesar chicken at the out with her favorite child! sion Group, ages 13 and up; and Wednesday, May 9. She will be grilling station and/or. choice of The library also offers several Relax & Read forages 12.and up. handing out information about penne or linguine with various other ideas for gifts for your All area teens are welcome to the summer reading program, sauces at the pasta station. After- mother, including an assortment attend organizational meetings “Get a Clue @ Your Library.” wards, everyone is tempted to of silk flower arrangements at for these groups: 4:30 p.m. on It’s also time to mark your complete their dinner selection our Spring Sale, currently dis- Monday, May 21, for Donuts & calendars! Registration for the with a variety of pastries, cookies played in our foyer. Or perhaps,a Discussion and at 7 p.m. the summer story hours begins on and French vanilla ice cream personalized brick in honor of... same evening for the young Wednesday, June 6, after 9:30 with hot fudge sauce at the desss or in memory of ... to become adults. Dates, times and books am. 70 YEARS AGO unteer Fire Company. They are: Township entries. Winners at act dressed in top hat and tailsin Irem Temple Country Club S.D. Finney, president; Jacob Westmoreland: Louise Hadsall, the Mother’s Club Minstrel held was the scene of a lovely affair Harrison, vice president; EW. Bonnie Lou Gross and Mary at Dallas High School. Wednesday evening when mem- Piatt, recording secretary; Char- Ruth Andrews with honorable bers of the Dallas Junior Wom- les Perkins, Sr., financial secre- mention for Barbara Hildebrand Recipients of awards at the an- en's Club entertained their tary; Francis McCarthy, fire and Susie Williams. nual Gate of Heaven Science mothers at their annual Mother- chief; Herber Jenkins, first engi- Fair were: Mary McGuire, Daughter Dinner. Ruth Hull was 1€€T; and Lester Skelding, sec- Troop 147, Girl Scout of Saint Theresa Kalnoskas, Seana song leader, ond engineer. Therese’s Church, Shavertown, McDonald, Kathy Parsons, Ani- Mrs. Tho held its Easter party and hat ta Aikman, Michel Jorda, Mary mas Shep Betty Adams has been chosen show Tuesday evening when Joan McLaughlin, Megan Don- herd Moore May Queen and Rosemary Chu- each girl modeled her version of nelly, Heather Gless, Alice Spen- " was a gra- kinas Maid of Honor at the an- an Easter Bonnet. Prizes were cer, Maria Malak, Michael Hes- | cious toast- nual May Day Festivaltobeheld won by Kathy Monahan, pret- sion, Robert Scruitsky, William master and at Dallas Township High tiest, Charlene Makar, most Scruitsky, Bernard Sult, Robert Miss Eliza- School. Attendants will be: Au- original, and Alice Dorosky, fun- Oley, David Hartzel, Matthew beth Love, club presi- dent, welcomed the mothers and guests. The identity of the May Queen who will be crowned at Dallas Township High School’s May Day festivities later this month will remain a secret until the coronation. General com- mittee members include Mrs. Thomas Kepner, chairman; Mrs. Grace Nicholson, Mrs. John Gir- van, Harvey Kitchen, Mrs. Mel- vin Mosier, Mrs. Fred Hughey, Mrs. Elizabeth Love, Ronald Doll and Professor Maurice Gir- ton. The Standard Bearers of the Queen Esther Society of the Trucksville MLE. Church will hold their annual Mother- Daughter Banquet on Monday evening at the church. The pro- gram is to include the following members: Mrs. Ethel Oliver, Mrs. Kenneth Haskins, Susan Palmer, Mrs. Harry Savacool, Mrs. Cedric Griffith, Mrs. Fred Haughwout, Mrs. Lara Patter- son, Miss Roxie Smith and Mrs. G.W. Reynolds. 60 YEARS AGO All officers were re-elected at a meeting of the Trucksville Vol- drey Lamoreaux, Louise Moss, Ruth Prudhoe, Peggy Martin, Mary Foote, Clare Ann Evans and Jacqueline Mahoney. The junior class of Dallas Township High School will pre- sent a three-act play entitled “Spring Fever” in the high school auditorium. The cast in- cludes: Peggy Martin, Nancie Hessler, Torrence Gensel, Tho- mas Bunney, Phyllis Kunkle, Charlotte Boston, Betty Vavrek, Wilma Hess, Joseph Tondora, Robert Henney, Glenn Howell and Arthur Roberts. 90 YEARS AGO Dorcas Society, Saint Paul's Lutheran Church, plans an In- ternational Tea Friday evening in the social rooms of the church. Mrs. Fred Eck and Mrs. William Hockman are co-chair- men. Mrs. Ralph Gerhart has charge of publicity, Mrs. Frank Moyer, program; Mrs. Obed Hontz, tea-tables; Mrs. Fred Malkemes, tickets. Winners of the recent art con- test among Junior High School students were: Judy Joos, Car- ole Mashinski and Barbara Bi- gus with honorable mention for Brian Joos and Grace Bachman, in the Dallas-Franklin-Monroe niest. 40 YEARS AGO Vandals again damaged the mailbox belonging to JW. Ru- senko, Lake Hill Road. The post- al container was smashed again last week, fourth time in recent months. Rusenko, who has lived quite a while on the thorough- fare which leads from Beaumont to Harvey’s Lake, warns the cul- prits that he has notified the Postal Inspector. 30 YEARS AGO Women of the Prince of Peace Episcopal Church honored past chairmen of their annual An- tique Show at a luncheon at the Lodge, Newberry Estates. Past chairmen honored included: Mrs. Russell Parson, Mrs. Char- les Flack, Mrs. Edwin Ruth, Mrs. Peter Arnaud, Mrs. Henry Do- ran, Mrs. Robert Maturi, Mrs. Oswald Griffith and Mrs. Joseph Schneider. Chairmen for the 1977 show included Mrs. Do- nald Evans, Mrs. Floyd Sanders, Mrs. James Moore, Mrs. Robert Greenwood, Mrs. John Prater and Mrs. Walter Kozemchak. Carl Dymond, Sr., Joe Pardus- ka and Rick Bennett entertained the audience with, a whistling Crake, John Luke, Michael Ber- mick and Ann McGuire. 20 YEARS AGO Ten Gate of Heaven sixth, enth and eighth grade studen™ accompanied by faculty mem- bers Debbie Wysocki and Abe Si- mon, will travel to Harrisburg at the capitol where they will re- ceive the Governor’s Energy Education Award for the pro- jects they entered in the pro- gram. Making the trip are: John Gilgallon, Keith Jones, Tony Fi- narelli, Jeff malak, Robin Lato- sek, Mario Sholtis, Susanne Stair, Carne Reid, Virginia John- son and Gregory Stahovec. Project Business, of program of Junior Achievement, de- signed to bring resources of business into the classroom, is proving to be a successful ven- ture. Started by Dallas Junior High School teacher John Ban- cala, Project Business makes young students aware of the ba- sic operations of the business community. An approach initiated by Ban- cala allows the teacher and | businesses to form a classr partnership as Encon and Na- tive Textiles both have adminis- trative personnel participating in the program. L
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