THE DALLAS POST Sunday, February 17, 2008 DALLAS HIGH SCHOOL FBLA ANNOUNCES REGIONAL WINNERS ence at Luzerne County Community College. The students pictured here distinguished them- selves as top competitors among over 600 participants. The eligible regional winners will com- pete at the State Conference in Hershey. From left, first row, are Kristen O'Brien, Job Interview; Morgan Kunkle, Business Communication; Drew Clouse, Technology Concepts; and Paul Van- Loon, Intro to Business. Second row, AJ Thomas, Business Procedures; Bryan Darling, Ac- counting I; Derek Martin, Management Decision Making; Jared Kern, Management Decision Making; Preston Balavage, Accounting I; Scott Daube, Technology Concepts; and Mrs. Linda Shrader, advisor. Absent at the time of the photo was Andrea Edgar, Personal Finance. CAIRNS Continued from Page 1 tion of up to $50,000 from Ya- hoo. The Col. Potter Cairn Terrier Rescue Network raised a total of $21,295, less than the $43,399 the charity Food on Foot accumulat- ed; however, the rescue had the most non-duplicated donations, meaning more people actually donated to it, making it the win- ner. “This was not something that was done easily, but we did it and now more people are aware of puppy mills and understand just where that doggie in the window really comes from,” Mann-Daly said. “Hopefully, they will re- member that those pet store pup- pies do come from puppy mills and their mothers and fathers are still there.” As a member of the organiza- tion’s intakes team, Mann-Daly monitors approximately 25 web- sites that include dog auctions and classified ads. If she sees an ad for a Cairn that is free to a good home or selling cheap, she be- comes concerned. Because Cairns are a small breed, dog- fighters will take free or inexpen- sive ones to use as bait, Mann-Da- ly explains. Cairns for sale at dog auctions are also vulnerable to dogfighters and, more often, to other back- yard breeders and millers. The millers usually keep the dogs in cages, breed them repeatedly and provide no love or veterinary care. One dog from a puppy mill, named Wesson, had ear infec- tions so severe she could not hear or lift up her head. After being adopted, her infections were treated and her rotten teeth ex- tracted. Although she remained deaf, Wesson became healthy and loved. Mann-Daly also transports dogs from shelters, veterinary clinics and millers to foster homes, driving Interstate 80 in Pennsylvania from Tannersville to the Ohio line for transports. She has also performed a home evaluation for a potential foster home. Growing up in Montrose, Mann-Daly has always had large dogs. The lifelong animal lover adopted her current dog, an American Eskimo mix named “Snowball,” from the Luzerne County SPCA two years ago. Family members support Mann-Daly’s efforts to work with the rescue. Her husband, Kevin, and children, 14-year-old Connor and 6-year-old Nuala are willing to help where they can. Aside from donations, Mann- Daly says the rescue is always in need of foster homes and trans- porters. People looking to adopt a spe- cific breed should try a shelter or rescue group before going to a pet store. But, most importantly, she urg- es everyone to spay and neuter their pets. DHS STUDENTS OF THE QUARTER NAMED The Dallas High School Guidance Department announces Stu- dents of the Quarter for the second quarter of the 2007-2008 academic year. From left, are Christopher Wilson, School Spirit Student; Cory Conrad, Student Achiever; Bruce Sobocinski, Cre- ative Student; and Katelyn Confer, Citizen Student. THE MUSIC BOX DINNER PLAYHOUSE: GREAT THEATRE iN 2008 Ftello, DOLLY! FEB. 14 THRU MARCH 2 MESHUGGAH NUNS MARCH 28 THRU APRIL 13 ENB LOR (of: Je) ¢ DINNER PLAYHOUSE 196 HUGHES ST. 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He will help to train newcomers during the four- week program at Maxwell. But Pimm doesn’t dream of be- ing just any pilot. His goal is to fly B-1bombers or F-22 fighter jets. He explains that it’s a matter of speed. Both are supersonic air- craft and the prospect of that kind of speed is tantalizing. Asked if he has a touch of “Top Gun” syndrome, he laughs and says, “Not at all,” describing him- self as a very reserved kind of per- a a A A ————— Take a break from the lake! with the purchase of i Any 2 Dinner Entrees This coupon is not valid with any other discount offer Tax and gratuity are not included. This coupon is not redeemable for cash. Expiration date 02/29/08 b Sv & SS DE FTE) PPL NCS Ao son. Pimm, who is an Eagle scout, has dual majors in secondary education and history and a minor in aero- space studies. The last two relate directly to his interest in aviation, and he sees the education degree as the path to teaching after retirement from the Air Force. If Pimm is admitted to flight school, he’ll have to serve at least 10 years in return for the govern- ment’s investment in his training. After all, it isn’t a simple thing to fly an aircraft worth $383 million at900 miles an hour, a plane that can deliver nuclear weapons any- where in the world and return to base nonstop. But he plans to serve for 20years, so that’s not a hardship. And if he doesn’t get a seat in flight school? Then he’ll pursue training in the tactical area of aviation support, which contin- ues something of a family tradi- tion. His eldest brother, Eric, was an Army sergeant who worked as an Apache helicopter crew chief, including two tours in Iraq; his brother, Jeff is a Navy airman and aviation boatswains mate who Pimm launches and recovers aircraft from the USS Enterprise. Pimm’s path began with a foot- ball scholarship, first at Lebanon Valley College and then Blooms- burg. Sidelined with an injury, ge recognized that if he pushed @y luck on the field he might lose his opportunity with the Air Force. So he gave up the game and plunged into studies, earning a spot on the dean’s list and serving as a representative on the Com- munity Government Associ- ation. He received a full Air Force scholarship for his academic achievements and pays the bal- ance of his bills through several part-time jobs. But Air Force ROTC remains his passion. He’s one of the flight commanders for AFROTC De- tachment 752 and was recog- nized as a top cadet while serving as physical fitness officer during field training. Commandant of Cadets Capt. Greg Marsh said of Pimm, “He’s a tremendous resource for our team. He appreciates hard work and can accomplish anything he sets his mind to.” And that just might include the cockpit of the B-1 bomber, the most advanced military aircraft of all. a i EE i .——kh86Ll¢©e IR(IIRAZ! C—O iu lt Cr i | 1 | 4 1 jy i 3 1 i i | 2 : nt Perfection... 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