Sunday, March 9, 2008 THE DALLAS POST PAGE 3 SUBMITTED PHOTO The 27th Annual Suzanne Maria Rossetti Memorial Juried Art Exhibit will open from 1to 4 p.m. today, March 9, at the Schulman Gallery, Luzerne County Community College, Nanticoke. Joe and Sue Hand of Dallas sponsor the Suzanne Maria Rossetti Memorial Juried Art Contest in memory of Sponenberg, coordinator, Schulman Gallery; Nina Santarelli and Sue Hand. the daughter of Louise and the late Peter Rossetti of Saugus, MA. Shown here, from left, are Susan Rosetti Art Exhibit opens today The 27th Annual Suzanne Maria Rossetti Memorial Juried Art Exhibit will open from 1to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, at the Schulman Gallery, Luzerne | County Community College, : Nanticoke. An awards ceremo- ny will be held at 4 p.m. Joe and Sue Hand of Dallas sponsor the Suzanne Maria Ros- setti Memorial Juried Art Con- ast in memory of the daughter ‘Louise and the late Peter Ros- setti of Saugus, MA. Artworks in pencil, pastel, wa- tercolor, acrylic, oil, ink, scratchboard, mixed media, fi- bers, photography, prints, mini- ature drawings and paintings, 3-D, and applied design were created by seventh through 12th grade students associated with the geographic areas of Dallas, Lehman, Tunkhannock and Northwest. Entries were judged separately on each grade level in 12 different categories by two panels of three judges each. In addition, a separate awards jury awarded over $7,000 in commu- nity-sponsored awards. The exhibit of winning art works will continue through Wednesday, March 26 at the Schulman Gallery, LCCC, South Prospect Street, Nanti- coke, PA. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For additional information, contact Heather Madeira at 675- 5094. WACHOVIA FOUNDATION SUPPORTS | MEADOWS TRAINING PROGRAM i The Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas, a division of Ecumenical Enterprises Inc. (EEI), was the recent recipient of a $20,000 gift from he Wachovia Foundation to support a Registered Nursing Assistant Training Program that provides unemployed individuals the necessary skills for a career in taking care of elderly and disabled residents of a nursing center. From left, seated, are Thomas F. Capone, senior vice president and area executive officer, Wachovia Bank; Monsignor Donald A. McAndrews, EEI president; and Reverend Dr. Robert M. Zanicky, EEI vice-president. Standing, K. Gary Kirk, EEI chief financial officer; Carl Noto, EEI executive director; Leann Emerick RN, Mead- ows director of nursing; Suzanne Rhoads RN, Meadows staff development t director; and Cristina i Tarbox, Meadows administrator. PEOPLE BRIEFS ucts and services in customer and market intelligence, strate- Stankiewicz named ors, a recognition for students gic partnership development, to Pitt dean's list who have earned a grade point ~~ product marketing and invest- : ard _ average of 3.74.0 ment. 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All payments must be postmarked on or before April 21 to be eligible for the rebate. If a receipt is required, a self-addressed/stamped envelope must be included with payments. Regular office hours at the municipal building, 180 E Center St., Shavertown, are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Payments may be dropped off anytime in the mail slot located in the vesti- bule of the building. Soccer Booster Club plans annual craft fair The Dallas Boys Soccer Booster Club is sponsoring its Spring Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, at the Dallas High School. Admission is free. Over 90 vendors will display everything from jewelry, soap, doll clothes, wreaths, hand- made crafts and an array of spring and Easter decorations. Homemade fudge, candy, rel- ishes, jellies, mustards, dips and much more will be avail- able. Also, a bake sale, raffle with local merchants donating, along with homemade lunch foods will be available. All proceeds benefit the boys soccer program. Carney'’s staff to visit Back Mountain Congressman Christopher Carney has announced that his staff members will be available from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, at the Dal- las Borough Building, 25 Main St., Dallas. The Director of Constituent Services will be available to meet individually with constit- uents to assist them with any problems they may have with federal agencies and depart- ments. The staff will be avail- able to meet with anyone who would like to voice their opin- ion regarding federal legisla- tion or policy which is pending or being discussed in Con- gress. Anyone with further ques- tions or concerns or who would like to schedule an appointment in advance is asked to contact Congressman Carney’s Clarks Summit office at 585-9988 or toll-free at 866- 846-8124. Health Fair set for The Meadows Cura Hospitality at The Meadows Nursing Center will host a Health Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, in honor of National Nutri- tion Month. Various health-related com- panies will join Cura Hospital- ity with information, bro- chures, samples, screening and various other services. A healthy lunch will be available for purchase. The community is invited free of charge. Civil War Round Table plans dinner The Wyoming Valley Civil War Round Table will hold its annual dinner meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, at Pickett’s Charge Restaurant in Dallas. Dr. Andy Waskie will portray General George Meade in first person with his program, “Meet General Meade.” Dr. Waskie is a Commonwealth Speaker for the Pennsylvania Humanities Council, professor of languages and a member of the Civil War and Emancipa- tion Studies Project, Temple University, Philadelphia. He is the founder of the General Meade Society of Philadelphia, an organization that seeks to promote the services and con- tributions of the noble hero of Gettysburg. Kingston Twp. Easter Egg Hunt slated The Kingston Township Recreation Commission has announced that the Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, at the Center Street Park, across from the Kingston Township Municipal Building, 180 E. Center St., Shavertown. The children will be divided into three age groups for the event: 0 to 5 years, 6 to 8 years and 9 to 12 years. The Kingston Township Recreation Commission mem- bers will supervise the event which is sponsored by the Kingston Township Board of Supervisors for resident chil- dren. Proof of Kingston Town- ship residency is required for admission. Rain date for the event will be March 22. Questions may be directed to the Kingston Township Administrative Of- fice at 696-3809. Polar Bear Plunge benefits ACS A Polar Bear Plunge will be held at noon on Saturday, March 15, at Garrity Realty, Pole 89, Harveys Lake, to bene- fit the American Cancer Socie- ty. Anyone interested is asked to e-mail Andrea Butchko at drewsufff@yahoo.com or Les- lee Everett at cinemas- cenes@yahoo.com for more information. Babysitting course planned at library A babysitting course offered by the American Red Cross will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, at the Back Mountain Memorial Library, 96 Huntsville Rd., Dallas. Youths between the ages of 11 and 15 are welcome to regis- ter. Participants will learn to perform first aid and how to get professional medical help fast, identify common safety hazards and prevent injuries, perform basic care routines like diapering, feeding and dressing, handle bedtime is- sues and more. Interested participants must pre-register at the main desk of the library by presenting a check for $40 made payable to the American Red Cross. A babysitter’s handbook will be included and distributed at the program. Participants are asked to bring a bagged lunch to the program. Young adults with questions may call the library during regular business hours at 675- 1182. Franklin Twp. Easter Egg Hunt planned The Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Company will host an Easter Egg Hunt for area children at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 16, at the fire company, 329 Orange Rd. (a continuation of Eighth Street). Children are divided by age and the hunt is conducted within the confines of the ballfield on the company’s property. The event will take place rain or shine and refresh- ments will be available. For more information please call 333-4124 or 333-5970. Legion conducts annual ham raffle The Daddow-Isaacs Amer- ican Legion Post 672 will con- duct its annual Ham Raffle at 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 16, at the Post Home. John Emil Sr. is the chairperson of this event. Forty hams will be raf- fled. All Legionnaires are invited to support this event. Clarence J. Michael is the Post Com- mander. Lions sponsor annual breakfast The Harveys Lake Lions Club will sponsor its annual All-You-Can-Eat Pancake and Sausage Breakfast with the addition of scrambled eggs this year from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Palm Sunday, March 16, at the Lake-Noxen Elementary school cafeteria. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children and may be purchased from any Harveys Lake Lions Club member or by calling Peter Farrell, commit- tee chairman, at 639-1235. Music Box sponsors theatre academy A musical theatre academy for young adults (ages 13 to 18) at the Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St, Swoyersville, PA begins March 25 with 22 sessions through June 19. The students will present a musical (TBA) on June 20, 21 and 22. Students will be invited to attend dress rehearsals for three Music Box shows on March 27, April 24 and May 28. Fee is $250 per person. For more information and enrollment forms, call (570) 283-2195 or 800-698-PLAY. Eastern Star Assn. plans chicken supper Dallas Eastern Star Building Association will hold a chicken and biscuit supper from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 28, at the Dallas Eastern Star Hall, Foster and Woodlawn Streets, behind the CVS drugstore. Takeouts start at 4 p.m. and the association’s famous Welsh cookies will also be for sale. Tickets will be available at the door at $7 for adults, $3.50 for children and free for pre- school students. For informa- tion, call 675-4893. Who's The Oldest [eon In Your Community The Luzerne County Historical Society is celebrating its ity anniversary with the oldest residents of Luzerne County. Please tell us the name of the oldest person currently residing in your municipality and some basic information. Or nominate yourself. The oldest person in each community, determined by review of the nominations, will be honored at the Society’s Annual Meeting in April and will be invited to the June Gala at the Courthouse to celebrate the sesquicentennial of the Luzerne County Historical Society. LZts ke Tegra Name: Date of birth: Community of residence: Phone: Family member/guardian: Phone: Send nominations to: Luzerne County Historical Society 49 South Franklin, Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 Luzrsye Counyy redo; AL SQCIE ssewl THE TIMES LEADER
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