Vol. 118 No. 30 THE BACK MOUNTAIN'S NEWSPAPER SINCE 1889 July 29 - August 4, 2007 = 50¢ LAKE-LEHMAN SCHOOL DISTRICTS » kh oy AH. Fal] Laura's Madeira's artwork of the Forty Fort Meeting House will commemorate the historic building's 200th anniversary. Laura Madeira’s artwork By REBECCA BRIA rbria@timesleader.com While walking around her grandmother’s art studio, Laura deira discovered many pic- tures of the historic Forty Fort Meeting House. Her grand- mother, Sue Hand of Sue Hand’s Imagery in Dallas, had the pho- tos because she is aiding in the planning of the building’s bicen- tennial observance. From those pictures, an idea was born. Madeira, daughter of Tim and Heather Madeira of Dallas, was selected as the District 10 win- ner of the 2007 Congressional Art Competition for her pen and ink drawing of the Forty Fort Meeting House. The competi- e- is held every year and a win- er from each congressional dis- trict is chosen. “I want to extend my congrat- ulations to Laura Madeira and her family,” said Congressman Chris Carney in a recent press release. “Her artwork, featuring Laura Madeira was recently honored as the District 10 win- ner of the 2007 Congressional Art Competi- tion. Madeira is shown here with Congressman Christopher Carney. Is cited “I like expressing cre- ation in everything | look at every day on paper.” Laura Madeira Honored for artwork the Forty Fort Meeting House was done to commemorate the historic building’s 200th anni- versary. I am pleased that some- one from our district will have their commemorative artwork displayed on Capitol Hill.” Fifteen-year-old Madeira is home schooled and will enter 10th grade this fall. She received a plaque and an all expenses paid trip for her and her family to the Congressional Art Competition reception and ribbon cutting in Washington, D.C. on June 28. She also See MADEIRA, Page 10 hs WANT CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK/ FOR THE DALLAS POST Sun bathers enjoy Frances Slocum Park the week before the Fourth of July. Protecting yourself Sun Safety program teaches sunbathers how to protect themselves. By REBECCA BRIA rbria@timesieader.com uring summer, many people flock to the pool and spend time outdoors. Parents feel relieved to know lifeguards and baby- sitters will be on duty to keep their kids safe. But there is a killer lurking that strikes children and adults alike. The destroyer targets those of every age, race, gender, and religion. This attacker is the sun. Sun Safety in Northeast- ern _ Pennsylvania was formed to raise awareness of skin cancer prevention, early detection, and diag- nosis throughout six coun- ties in the region. Since most lifetime sun exposure occurs before age 18 and sun exposure and sunburns at an early age increase the risk of skin cancer, Sun Safety aims to provide in- Some sun bathers at Frances Slocum State Park use sunscreen on sunny days while others seek out shade. formation for parents and children. The program was sched- uled to be presented by a cancer education specialist from the Northeast Region- al Cancer Institute at Franc- es Slocum pool recently. Children who attended and participated in interactive programs received samples of sunscreen in beach pails. Adults who took the Sun Savvy Quiz were eligible for other giveaways. Dozens of people were at Frances Slocum State Park the week of the Fourth of July enjoying the pleasant weather. Kids from the Little Steps Daycare in Kingston and Wilkes-Barre enrolled in the school-age summer program were playing out in the sun. The children use a 60 Sun Protection Factor sunscreen and have it applied four to five times a day, including before and after swimming, says Deb- bie Fuss of the daycare. Fuss says a memo is sent home at the start of the summer, encouraging par- ents to send their children with a tshirt and baseball cap. It is especially stressed that fair-skinned children who are more prone to sun- burn bring these items. Yet, out of the 20 or so kids “Usually if | lay out, the only place | get burned is my shoul- ders and they fur to tan.” Brittany Fuss Frances Slocum sunbather who attend each day, Fuss estimates only five bring a t-shirt and a mere two or three come with a baseball cap. Although the children are covered with sunscreen repeatedly throughout the day, some still get burned. Brittany Fuss, 14, who volunteers at the daycare, spends a lot of time in the hot summer sun. The King- ston teenager applies sun- screen if going in the pool, but neglects to do so other- wise. She acknowledged she does sometimes burn if she stays outdoors for a while. “Usually if I lay out, the only place I get burned is my shoulders and they turn See PROTECT, Page 7 & V Inside The Post 12 Pages, 1 Section CHUICH oc ceciieiititistocnses 3 ODItUBTIES......ocdeireeneensnee 7 SCROOL....cccoccinimmsiaretanses 2,6 SPOS vcsrisrssciitrasiviins 9,10 ¥ How To Reach Us News:970-7440 news@mydallaspost. com 15 N. Main St. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18711 é Advertising: 829-7101 Subscriptions and Delivery: 829-5000 Their heroism, bravery saved state troopers life By REBECCA BRIA rbria@timesleader.com The morning of May 20, 2007, was just another day for Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Truman Brandt. He was doing his job. Then, a car that troopers were pursu- ing on State Route 29 in Lake Township crashed head-on into Brandt’s cruiser and both vehicles engulfed in flames. Knocked unconscious from the crash, Brandt was unable to exit the car. Three local men took action. Trooper First Class William Gross and Trooper Robert Rogers, both of the PSP Tunkhannock barracks, immediately went to Brandt’s aid. Lehman Township Assist- ant Fire Chief Dennis Bernard Dobinick ar- rived on scene not long after and assisted the troopers in pulling Brandt out of his pa- trol car. Gross, Rogers, and Dobinick were hon- ored July 20 at a ceremony at the PSP bar- racks in Wyoming where all three received certificates of heroism from State Repre- sentatives Karen Boback and Mike Carroll, and State Senators Lisa Baker and Ray ~ a> Musto. Brandt was also present at the ceremony and was recognized for his professional ef- forts on May 20 and his will to recover. “We are very grateful,” said Barb Brandt, trooper Brandt’s wife. “We can’t thank them enough. I wish there was more I could do for them.” Brandt does not remember anything that happened the day of the accident but he is very grateful the men came to his res- cue and saved his life. “I'm just very appreciative of everything they did and I feel it is overwhelming,” said Brandt. “If they weren't there at that time, I wouldn’t be here.” Helen and Bill Hagenbaugh of Dallas nominated the men to receive the awards. “What the two troopers and Dennis did is something you need to do,” said Helen. The Hagenbaughs live near Trooper Brandt and know him personally and He- len is a member of the Lehman Township Fire Department. Fire Chief Dobinick is acquainted with Brandt as well. See HEROISM, Page 7 CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK/ FOR THE DALLAS POST Trooper William Gross, Trooper Truman Brandt, Lake Township deputy fire chief Dennis Dubinick and Trooper Robert Rogers listen to officials recount their May 20 ordeal when Brandt was pulled from his fiery vehicle. i
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