Sunday, January 20, 2008 THE DALLAS POST PAGE 9 A CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK/ FOR THE DALLAS POST Jennifer and John Ochman, of West Pittston, left, and Bridget and Bill Conlogue, of Scranton, demonstrate some dance steps at the Daddow-Isaacs American Legion Post # 672 in Dallas during a program they offered about Civil War social customs. ancing Civil War style A program called “Dance and Dress During the Civil War” was presented by Mr. and Mrs. John Ochman of West Pittston last Thursday at the Daddows- Isaacs American Legion Post 672 on Route 309. The Och-" mans and other couples showed how people danced and dressed during that time and explained the social customs of that era. Members of the audi- ence also participated in the Virginia Reel during the pro- gram. Internet SERVING DALLAS Unlimited Hours, No Contracts! ‘9.95 1 ¢ FREE 24/7 Technical Support o Instant Messaging - keep your buddy list! » 10 e-mail addresses with Webmail! » Custom Start Page - news, weather & more! ( sutup to 6X faster! Sign Up Online! www.LocaiNet.com Calf Today & Save! LocalNet 824-8066 Reliable Internet Access Since 1994 SEAN'S SKI TIPS 2 wt 3 0. How can | best improve my abilities! @. Take lessons and go more often! Country SKIR.SPORTS 1080 Wilkes-Barre Twp. Bivd., Wilkes-Barre, PA Rt. 309 at Blackman St. (570) 824-0541 + Fax: (570) 824-6024 www.countryskiandsports.com ABOVE: Members of the audience participated in the Virginia Reel during a presentation of Civil War social customs at the Daddow-Isaacs Amer- ican Legion Post # 672 in Dallas. LEFT: Details of a dress made by Jennifer Ochman, of West Pittston, for a dance presentation at the ‘Daddow=Isaacs American Legion Post # 672 in Dallas. Legion essay contest In progress Dallas American Legion Daddow-Isaacs Post 672 is holding its annual essay con- test for high school students. The contest is held in con- junction with the 73rd annual Pennsylvania American Legion and is open to all students who reside in the Back Mountain. This year’s topic is “Should We Have A Draft For The Mil- itary?” There are monetary awards at the local and district levels. Scholarship awards are present- ed to the three state finalists in the final This year's round of the state essay con- contest. test is held The first ‘ . place win- in conjunc- ner will re- tion with the ceive a $3,500 73rd annual holar Pennsylvania Ship a : plaque and American Lem Legion and is the Ameri- open to all ~~ canlesion conven- students who tion in July reside in the 2008 by Back Moun- winning tain. essay Jo the assem- bled dele- gates. The second place winner will receive a $3,000 scholarship and a plaque while the third place winner will receive a $2,000 scholarship and a plaque. Interested students may contact their school office or call the American Legion Commander Clarence J. Mi- chael at 675-0488. Deadline for submissions is February 4. NEARLY 2 YEARS OF PROGRESS. ONE PROMISE FULFILLED. GEISINGER SOUTH WILKES-BARRE REDEFINING BOUNDARIES” MORE THAN | OO PHYSICIANS AND EMPLOYEES CARING FOR YOU. Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre is not your typical community hospital. We're your dedicated healthcare partner. And we're getting better than ever. Since becoming part of the Geisinger Health System, we've invested $14 million in our hospital's future. For you, that adds up to new technology, facility improvements and enhanced medical services. Like a state-of-the-art emergency department offering the region’s first 30-minute guarantee. A new Janet Weis Pediatric Urgent Care Center for quick, non-emergency care. And, a highly specialized, inpatient unit for the advanced care of our growing elderly population. And, just as importantly, we are proud to be part of the region's strongest and most sophisticated healthcare network. That's peace of mind. To learn more, call 1.800.275.6401 and ask for "CareLink." or visit geisinger.org. a ————— - —— Bob Galle MRI George Moses, MD General Surgery Anita McGowan Pastoral Care Deborah Vilegi-Peters, RN Surgical Services mR —— Cl a Ed ,,. O iloeL LE i” ——
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