Sunday, May 11, 2008 THE DALLAS POST PAGE 9 Janet Bristow and Victoria Cole-Galo, co-founders of the Prayer Shawl Ministry, led an af- ternoon of knitting/crocheting, story sharing, devotions and dessert Saturday at the Shaver- town United Methodist Church. Bristow and Cole-Galo, both from the Hartford, Conn. area, started the national Prayer Shawl Ministry organization 10 years ago. They now have a web- site and travel wherever they are invited to talk about the shawls Shawls made eing made. | hrough the non-denomination- al Prayer Shawl Ministry can be given to anyone for just about any occasion — illness, comfort in loss, weddings, births and oth- er celebratory events. The event at the Shavertown United Meth- odist Church was a three-hour workshop and included women from 20 different churches and four different denominations. ON THE WEB To view additional photos, log onto www.mydallaspost.com JONATHAN J. JUKA PHOTOS/ FOR THE DALLAS POST Mary Fino, right, of Kingston, tells a story while Rose McKeown listens. Ministering with shawls Janet Brostow of Connecticut tells the story, ‘Grandmother Spider,’ during a Prayer Shawl Ministry at the Shavertown Unit- ed Methodist Church. The brass ring may still The Wintersteen family has an- nounced that it has formally re- jected the highest bid offer that was proposed for a carousel it ale, Florida, on Wednesday, \pril 23, in consideration of re- turning the carousel to Pennsyl- vania. The family has agreed to fur- ther negotiate with the Brass Ring Fund in efforts to make the carousel available to the general public for future generations. The Brass Ring Fund is a group that is passionate about the Han- son’s Amusement Park carousel, a treasured piece of regional his- tory that dates back to 1909. The carousel was purchased by one-time park owner Alfred Win- tersteen in 1914 and taken to the Lehigh Valley Railroad Picnic Grounds where it remained in op- eration until the park closed (as Hanson’s) in 1984. Afterward, the Wintersteen family, which has notably retained ownership of the carousel for 83 years, leased the carousel to Old Town in Kis- simmee, Florida, in 1987. In 1996, present owners Mary Ann Wintersteen (widow of Rob- ert D. Wintersteen) and her son, Rob Jr., leased the machine to In- ternational Market World in Au- burndale, Florida where it re- @: at an auction in Auburn- be within reach of public mains today. Due to the inability to continue as “absentee landlords” and un- aware of mounting local interest in the carousel, the Wintersteens signed a contract with Norton Auctioneering agreeing to an on- site auction in Florida on April 23, at which time the family re- jected the highest bid. At this juncture, through grants and corporate and private donations, it is critical that the Brass Ring Fund raise approxi- mately $1.4 million. If the group is successful in winning the carousel at auction, additional monies will be neces- sary to provide shelter and secu- rity, in addition to finding a suit- able location that will provide public access and enjoyment of the carousel. Should the group be unsuc- cessful, donors will have the op- tion of having their money re- turned or applied to The Lands at Hillside Farms or the historical restoration project of their choice. Questions may be directed to 477-51906. Donations should be made payable to The Brass Ring Fund, c/o The Luzerne Foundation, 140 Main St. (2nd floor), Lu- zerne, PA 18709. Lil’ Sailors Learning Center ATTENTION ALL 3 YEAR OLDS: Limited openings for 3 yr. old pre-school program ‘08 | Highly experienced, creative and fun-loving staff! | NOW OFFERING DAYCARE, AGES 3 & UP Also offering BEFORE & ALE school care. Walking distance from Dana Street Elementary in Forty Fort FOR INFORMATION CALL GRETCHEN AT (570) 287-1333 JACKSON TOWNSHIP SPONSORS RECYCLING PROGRAM The Jackson Township Board of Supervisors will conduct a Recycling Drop-Off for waste oil and antifreeze to protect the environment from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, at the Jackson Township Municipal Building Recycling Drop-Off Location. They will also be recycling used tractor and automotive batteries until Friday ,May 23, at the drop-off location at the municipal building. Shown here at the drop-off location are, from left, Jackson Township Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer Andy Sholtis, Jackson Township Secretary Denise Rittinger, Jackson Township Recycling Coordinator/Attendant Bert Balliet, Jackson Township Supervisor Chairman John (Jay) Wilkes Jr. and Rose Kelly of Hazleton Oil and Environmenta.l A.M. Pugh Associates is spon- soring a Community Service Es- say Contest for anyone who is 18 years of age and under as of De- cember 31, 2007. . Following the “Pay It Forward” theme, the contest will award three top prizes of $500 for first place, $400 for second place and $300 for third place. Each winner will be allowed to keep half of their winnings for their work and will be required to pay the other half forward by August 16, 2008. Each entrant must write an es- say of 500 words or less that in- cludes an explanation of the com- munity service they have per- formed or are currently involved with. It must also include names and contact numbers for verifica- tion of that community service. Essays must also include how the entrant will pay half of their prize money forward should they be se- lected as a winner. Essays must include the en- trant’s name, date of birth, ad- dress and telephone number. Proof of age will be required of all winners and all entrants must agree to allow A.M. Pugh Associ- Essay winners will ‘pay it forward ates to publish their essay. Essays must be mailed to A.M. Pugh Attn: Brenda at P.O. Box 405, Dallas, PA. 18612 and must be post marked by June 5, 2008 to be considered. All winning essays as well as contest sponsors will be on dis- play at the Luzerne County Fair from Sept. 3-7. Winners will be announced at the A.M. Pugh Benefit Horse Show for Community Cares For Kids to be held at noon on Sun- day, June 29. GEISINGER REDEFINING BOUNDARIES” DEDICATION. COMPASSION. EXPERTISE. GEISINGER HONORS ITS NURSES. NATIONAL NURSES WEEK IS MAY 6 — MAY 12 In celebration of National Nurses Week, Geisinger salutes the extraordinary strength and unwavering commitment of its nursing staff. Their steadfast dedication to quality patient care is what makes our nurses The Driving Force of Excellence at Geisinger: So northeast Pennsylvania residents can take comfort knowing that Geisinger Health System nurses provide compassionate, expert care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Now that's peace of mind. If you know a Geisinger nurse who has touched your life, we'd like to hear from you. E-mail us at GHSNurses@geisinger.edu. Geisinger Medical Group—Mountain Top Sandy Debias, CRNP Keith Augustine, CRNA Geisinger Wyoming Valley Teresa Dubil, RN Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre
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