Sunday, June 17, 2007 CIVIC/OBITUARIES THE POST PAGES @ViC BRIEFS Fire Company plans Father's Day Breakfast The Kunkle Fire Company will hold its second annual Father’s Day Breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. today, June 17, at the Kunkle Fire Station. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for chil- dren 10 and under. Recreation program schedule announced The Dallas Borough 2007 Summer Recreation Program at the Kenneth Young Memorial Park located on Burndale Road is scheduled to begin Wednes- day, June 20, and will conclude on August 15. Registration on opening day will be held at 9 a.m. at the Recreation Center. The hours of operation for the program are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thurs- day and from 9 a.m. to 5:30 . Fridays. The Dallas Bor- ¢® summer recreation pro- is available only to Dallas Borough residents ages 6 to 12 and proof of residency in the form of a valid driver’s license, tax bill or utility bill will be required by the parents at regis- tration. There is no cost to borough residents to register and participate in the super- vised Recreation Program. The Dallas Borough Recre- ation Program is under the direction of Russ Eyet and any questions pertaining to the Summer Recreation Program should be directed to the Dal- las Borough Administrative office at 675-1389. Fire Company plans family style dinner The Sweet Valley Volunteer Fire Company will hold a fam- ily style beef dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 23. ) @ ite Way uck Derby planned The 14th Annual Wyoming County United Way Duck Der- by will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 23, in conjunc- tion with Tunkhannock Foun- ders’ Day. Tickets are available at Mary- Go-Round and Gay's True Val- ue Hardware in Tunkhannock / or by calling the United Way Zen Meditation i 18 ze 612. SRR SRR Temple Country Club. Tickets are sold only in ad- vance and are $20 which in- cludes admission to the music event, food, beer and soda. Tickets are available at J&J Deli in Dallas and all Gallery of Sound stores. Proceeds from Wega Jam 07 will benefit the Kyle Wega Memorial Scholarship Fund which is governed by the Lu- zerne Foundation. A scholar- ship is awarded every year to a member of the senior class at Dallas High School. For additional information, contact Greg Riley at 466-7999. Tickets on sale for Garden Tour Tickets are now available for the Back Mountain Bloomers 2007 “Tour of Back Mountain Gardens’ on Saturday, June 30. Tickets can be purchased at the Back Mountain Library, 96 Huntsville Road, Dallas; the PA Environmental Council Office, 175 Main Street, Luzerne, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; The Lands at Hillside Farms, Hillside Road, Shavertown; Perennial Point, 1158 N. River Road, Plains; and at Wild Birds Unlimited, Dallas Shopping Center, Route 309, Dallas. The tour will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and visitors will be able to tour six beautiful and unique gardens spread across the different corners of the Back Mountain. At each loca- tion, workshops will provide insight into a variety of garden- ing and landscaping topics. Tickets are $20 per person if purchased and/or postmarked on or before June 23. After June 2, the price is $25. Tickets are also available by mail regis- tration. They will also be avail- able at the library and at fea- tured homes on the day of the event. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Angela Vitkoski at (570) 718-6507; e-mail her at vitkoski@pec- nepa.org; or mail payment along with your name, address, email and phone number to Anthracite Scenic Trails Associ- ation, P.O. Box 212, Dallas, PA Dallas Borough “enforces maintenance The Dallas Borough Codes “plans reunion program planned Enforcement Office announces the seasonal enforcement of the Introduction to Zen Med- Dallas Borough Property Main- ion will be held from 7:30 to tenance Code. Property owners p.m. on Tuesday, June 26, at ~~ ghould be alerted that inspec- Mercy Center on the campus of tjons will be scheduled for all College Misericordia property owners deemed in The program will include an violation of the code and the explanation of Zen meditation, borough will prosecute all a time for practice followed by ; : ' offenders through the enforce- discussion and questions. ment of the regulations. Pre-registration is required Recent routine property and there will be a freewill ~~ jnspections in neighborhoods offering. Call Sr. Barbara Craig throughout the borough re- at 675-1872 to register. vealed numerous violations, including exterior property Wega Jam '07 planned violations for property owners Wega Jam ’07 will be held failing to maintain their prem- from 7 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, June 30, at the pavilion at Irem ises in a clean, safe and sani- tary condition. The borough GLENWOOD PRODUCTS (PATIO SETS 2 & 3 SEAT GLIDERS SWIVEL ROCKERS — CHAISES — FIRE PITS LLOYD FLANDERS WICKER — UMBRELLAS RAINCOVERS — REPLACEMENT CUSHIONS / Hours: Monday-Saturday 11-5; Sunday 12-4 Closed Wednesdays 24 Salina Street, Moosic — 457-5469 Saturday, June 30, 2007 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. + Tour 6 stunning gardens - Enjoy Petite Standard Flower Show + Garden Workshops & Demonstrations Tickets are $20.00 on or before June 23; $25.00 after June 23 available at Back Mountain Library,Wild Birds Unlimited, Perennial Point and Lands at Hillside Farms Call (570)718-6507; e-mail: vitkoski@pecnepa.org ® Proceeds benefit Anthracite Scenic Trails Association will require property owners to remove all vehicles not proper- ly registered and inspected, inoperable motor vehicles, failure to cut grass, appliances littering yards, debris, and rubbish or other inappropriate materials littering yard areas. Dallas Borough officials strongly urge all of our proper- ty owners to respect their neighborhoods recognizing the quality of life that borough residents have long enjoyed. Questions pertaining to en- forcement actions and inspec- tions should be directed to the Dallas Borough Zoning En- forcement Officer by calling the Dallas Borough Municipal Building at 675-1389. Dallas Borough yard regulations The residents and property owners of Dallas Borough are reminded that the borough’s “Weed Nuisance Ordinance” requires that all grass and weeds within the borough limits be cut and removed no later than July 1 of each year or earlier if necessary. Under the borough ordi- nance, property owners who fail to comply with the Weed Ordinance are in violation and subject to a fine. All property owners are asked to please comply with the Borough Weed Ordinance. Please contact the borough administrative office at 675- 1389 with any questions. Teen volunteers needed at Meadows Applications are now avail- able for the Summer Teen Volunteer Program at the Meadows nursing center, Dal- las. Volunteer tens will have the opportunity to assist with various activities such as bingo, crafts, fishing, picnics, taking resident outdoors with staff, manicures and much more. An orientation and TB screening are required. Orien- tations are scheduled for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 5, and 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 19. Class size is limited. To register, please call the Volunteer Department at the Meadows Nursing Center at «01675-8600, ext. 195... Class of1957 The Lehman-Jackson-Ross High School Class 0f1957 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@gmail.com or nbwdal@evenlink.com. Food Pantry lists needs While all non-perishable foods are welcome at any time by the Back Mountain Food Pantry, the greatest needs cur- rently are for canned stews and meats, canned fruits and vege- tables, peanut butter and jelly, canned spaghetti and spaghetti sauce, pudding mixes, Jell-0, pancake mix and syrup, cake mixes, cereal, sugar and rice. Individuals or groups wish- ing to donate food may call the food pantry at 696-2917 for information or to arrange a mutually convenient time for volunteers on duty to receive the food. Lupus support group slated every month A Lupus Support Group Meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at the Tunkhannock Public Library, West Tioga Street. For information, call 1-888-99LUPUS or log on to www.lupuspa.org. Volunteers needed at The Meadows The volunteer department at The Meadows Nursing Center in Dallas needs volunteers who would enjoy escorting residents in wheelchairs to the in-house physical therapy department or beauty shop. The hours are 9:15 a.m. to noon daily. Volunteers may work on an as-needed basis or on a regular one-day-a-week schedule. There is also an opening for a volun- teer to work at the reception desk during lunch hour. Train- ing is provided for all positions. For more information, call 675-8600, ext. 195. Library selling engraved bricks The Back Mountain Memo- rial Library is selling engraved brick pavers for the outdoor entry area at the library on Huntsville Road in Dallas. The personally engraved bricks make a wonderful gift or me- morial for an entire family, or for a special individual. Bricks are available for $100 each, which includes up to three lines of engraving. Pro- ceeds benefit the Back Moun- tain Memorial Library. Forms to purchase bricks are available at the library reception desk, or by calling the library at 67 180 7ink iss irks Meadows Auxiliary _ seeking new members The Auxiliary of The Mead- ows Nursing Center in Dallas is holding its annual membership drive. Memberships are open to all residents of the community. Memberships cost $8, but larger donations are accepted. Each year, the Auxiliary donates thousands of hours of volunteer service at the center and donates funds for special projects, activities and equip- ment. For more information, call The Meadows Nursing Center at 675-8600. ALFRED BROWN Was captured by Nazi regime Alfred James Brown, 88, of Sha- vertown, died June 11, 2007 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. A native of Kingston, he was a graduate of Kingston Township High School, class of 1936. He served in the U.S. Army during world War II as a driver, meteorolo- gist and combat soldier. He partici- pated in the invasion, battles and campaigns of Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland and Ardennes. Captured at Wiltz, Luxenbourg by the Nazi regime, he was held prison- er until released by the Scotch Guard. He received the American Defense Service Medal, the Europe- an African Middle Eastern Service Medal with four Bronze Stars and the Prisoner of War Medal. Prior to his retirement, he was em- ployed by Acme Markets, Forty Fort, as a carpentry foreman. He designed and constructed his own home. He was a member of the Shaver- town United Methodist Church, lo- cal carpenters union, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion Post 672, Dallas and the Disabled Veterans. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, the former Clara Miller; son, James K., Shavertown; daughters, Barbara Randolph, Dallas; and Karen Tomas- ura, Shavertown; seven grandchil- dren; one great-grandson; sister, Shirley Bunney, Tunkhannock; nu- merous nieces and nephews. Memorial donations to the Sha- vertown United Methodist Church. CAROLINE ROBERTS Owned floor covering business Caroline Jozwiak Roberts, of Ev- ergreen Street, Shavertown, died June 9, 2007 at home. A native of Wilkes-Barre, she at- tended GAR Memorial High School. She and her husband, the late Carl Jozwiak, who died in 1957, had been owners/operators of Carl's Floor Covering in Wilkes-Barre for several years. Surviving are her daughters, Car- ol Karver, Plymouth Meeting; Lon- nie Zoeller, Lancaster; and Sue Stern, Shavertown; six grandchil- dren; 11 great-grandchildren. JOHN PIESHALA Was employed as upholsterer John Pieshala, 81, of King- ston Township, died June 6, 2007 at Kingston Commons in Kingston. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as an uphol- sterer for Nelson Manufac- turing and Comfort Designs. He was a member of Holy Trinity Church, Swoyers- ville; the Upholsterers Union and a member of the Greek Catholic Union. Surviving are his wife, the former Frances Shemo; daughter, Irene Fain, Cum- ing, Ga.; sisters, Mary Piesh- ala, Wyoming; Josephine Karczewski, Wilkes-Barre Township; several nieces and nephews. VELMA MARTIN Formerly employed at Natona Mills Velma (Crispell) Martin, 86, of Largo, Fla., formerly of Harveys Lake, died June 10, 2007 under the care of The Hospice of the Florida Sun- coast. Born in Noxen, she was a graduate of Beaumont High School, class of 1939. She was a charter member of Clearwater-Largo Free Meth- odist Church, Largo, and a former member of Bow- man’s Creek Free Methodist Church, Noxen. She was an active member of the Huguenot Society. Prior to retirement, she was a teacher’s aide at Oak- hurst and South Ward Ele- mentary Schools, Pinellas County, Florida. She was em- ployed for many years at Na- tona Mills, Dallas, prior to moving to Florida in 1961. Surviving are her husband of 67 years, Howard Martin; sister, Mildred Matthews, Largo; brother, Lester Cris- pell, Noxen; daughter, Rosa- lie Schollenberger, Largo; son, H. Dale Martin, Bear, Delaware; four grandchil- dren; four great-grandchil- dren; nieces and nephews. Disney show comes to Misericordia Disney’s “HIGH SCHOOL MU- SICAL!” Hits the Stage at College Misericordia in Dallas. After wowing over 40 million televi- sion viewers, the smash hit Dis- ney Channel Original movie makes its local stage debut with KISS Theatre Company! Kids Innovating Stage and Sound (KISS) will present Dis- ney’s “HIGH SCHOOL MUSI- CAL!” at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 17 at Walsh Auditorium, College Misericordia, 301 Lake Street, Dallas. When Gabrielle, a shy, brainy new student and Troy, the cap- tain of the basketball team, de- cide to audition for their high school musical, they turn their world and their high school up- side down! 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