Sunday, December 2, 2007 COMMUNITY THE POST PAGE 3 CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK PHOTOS/ FOR THE DALLAS POST x and library patron Ethan Zawatski, of Dallas, have a playful tug-of-war over this book during a reading program at the Back Mountain Memorial Library. Shown at left is Payton Lepore. Tux shows he can read Ryan Lannon used to be em- barrassed to be smart. Not any- more. A graduate of Harvard Univer- sity, and a member of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton ~~ Pen- guins hockey team, Lannon spoke recently at “Rise Up Read- ing,” a program to celebrate Children’s Book Week at the Back Mountain Memorial Li- brary that attracted more than 80 people. In addition to Lannon, Pen- guins mascot Tux and Scott Stuccio, the new voice of the Penguins, were on hand to help children “rise up to reading.” Lannon and Stuccio took turns reading pages from two @ = to the children as Tux act- out the movements, gestures and faces. One book was “Brave Potatoes” by Toby Speed and “Sometimes I Like to Curl up in a Ball” by Vicki Churchill. Tux even did a front flip to the amazement of those in attend- ance. Lannon, of Grofton, Massa- chusetts, talked with the chil- dren about the importance of reading in their day-to-day lives, thé' reasons to practice their reading every day and how easy it is to develop a love of reading. He told the children how the layers read a lot on the long @ rides to the various venues Or games. He told the children to be proud of their intelligence and reading ability and encouraged them to read every day to im- TRL EE LF \ PERIODICALS ml Tux had children's librarian Janet Bauman laughing during a reading program at the Back Mountain Memorial Library. prove their vocabulary and their knowledge. He then answered questions about himself and the team, ad- mitting that he started skating when he was 18 months old and never stopped and that, if he wasn’t a professional hockey player, he would have become a pediatrician. Children were allowed to bring one item of memorabilia to be signed by Lannon. All chil- dren in attendance also received a paperback book. Children who participated in the program included Danny and Chloe Dudick, Owen and Zack Hixon, Ethan Zawatski, Ian, Lauren and Ashley Carry; Sam, Nick and Jude Nocito; Sam Leandri, Trey and Nicole Leo, Payton and Isabelle Lep- ore, Nick Miscavage, Carolyne Wintersteen, Mark Roginski. Also, Christopher, Elizabeth, Catherine and Matthew Dillon; Joseph and Olivia Moore, Will Snowden, Matthew and Chris- topher Ferrara, Benjamin Car- penter, Dallas Woodruff, Alex Stier, Anastasia Baney and Kir- sten Zakseski. Also, Girl Scouts Joelle Sera- sin, Madison Hurst, Erika Win- tersteen, Hannah Vatale, Maia Bulford, Kaitelyn DeAnthony, Emily Howell, Audrey Ariesto, Rayna Roberts, Rachel Nelligan and Samantha Stier. lan Carry, of Hunlock Creek, was one of the first winners in a random drawing at the Back Moun- tain Memorial Library during a reading program. HOOD SHIELDS Lund Avenger Lund Interceptor Il Lund X-Terminator Lund Interceptor As Low as 39.99 As Low as 45.99 As Low as 55.99 As Low as 59.99 *No Drill Installation for Popular Application #815-6232 NAPA 36” Creeper DALLAS AUTO PARTS 668 Memorial Hwy., Dallas * 675-2143 SUBMITTED PHOTO Back Mountain iii Aly who will perform in the Joan Harris Dancers’ production of “Sing Your Praises’ next weekend at Coughlin High School are, seated, Denise Nerozzi, Dallas. From left, standing, Katelyn Reinert, Trucksville; Gabby Meyers, Harveys Lake; Kristen Justice, Dallas; and Shana Weinstock, Dallas. Joan Harris dancers offer 'holiday cheer’ If you are in need of a dose of “holiday cheer,” a group of tal- ented performers from the Joan Harris Dancers has just what you're looking for. These performers will pre- sent “Sing Your Praise” on Sat- urday, Dec. 8, and Sunday, Dec. 9, at the Coughlin High School Auditorium, Wilkes-Barre. The sights and sounds of the holi- days will be depicted in dance, as nearly 200 students from the Back Mountain community will appear in the Joan Harris Centre annual winter celebration. Expect to whistle along to the music selected as the show en- tices you to remember child- hoods of old and all the memo- ries they conjure up. Many will be moved by some of the more serious pieces and more will laugh during the always-present comic relief. Singers, actors, skilled dancers, beautiful sets and professionally-designed lighting effects will all come to- gether in a show that offers something for everyone. Fun and festive best describes this year’s production as danc- ers from all across Northeastern Pennsylvania pool their talents to entertain the community. This performance has become a tradition for families from around the region and serves as the perfect break from the hus- tle and bustle of holiday prepa- rations. Tickets for “Sing Your Praise” are $9 in advance and $11 at the door and are available at the Joan Harris Centre located in the Harris Conservatory for the Arts, 545 Charles St., Luzerne. Curtain times for the Satur- day performances are 1 and 5:30 p.m. and on Sunday, the center will stage a matinee at 2 p.m. For more information, call 287-7977 or visit the website at www.joanharrisdancers.com Students work to feed the hungry Members of the Dallas Senior High School Student Council de- livered and sorted the fruits of their labor recently at the Back Mountain Food Pantry in Trucks- ville. The student council held its annual food drive from Novem- ber 5 through November 14 at the school. During that time, stu- dents, faculty and staff donated canned and boxed goods for less fortunate people living in the Back Mountain. One thousand pounds of food and $20 was col- lected for the pantry during the I can’t offer you the big “Ad Inserts” like the chain stores... * But I Can Offer Great Selection 2, EE Best Service Fair Prices gt - LJ F=—= Many In-Store Specials 5% “a Example: Kenny Rogers “The Gift” Beautiful Songs Of Christmas $4.99 Mary, Did You Know, Pretty Little Baby Child, It’s The Messiah, Sweet Little Jesus Boy, Oh Holy Night, First Noel, We Three Kings & More. Kingston « Dallas » Mundy St. « Downtown W.-B. CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK PHOTOS/ FOR THE DALLAS POST Dallas High School students organizing food supplies they collected and took to the Back Mountain Food Pantry are, from left, Danielle Krawetz, Libby Peeler, Kim Litz, Ally Evans and Erin Delaney. 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