| Sunday, July 6, 2008 THE DALLAS POST PAGE 5 Mussari says thanks i in a very special way By REBECCA BRIA rbria@timesleader.com Just one year ago, Tony Mussa- ri found learned he had four blocked arteries that could have @ ie him. After the Dallas Township man underwent open- heart surgery at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, he began his passage to recovery. To mark the first anniversary of his surgery, Mussari and his wife, Kitch, held a “Celebration of Life” on Saturday, June 14, at Windsor Park, which the couple owns, in Dallas Township. Mussari invit- ed his doctors, nurses, friends, neighbors, members of his car- diac rehabilitation group at the Saxton Medical Pavilion and for- mer students from when he taught at King’s College. Guests enjoyed an afternoon cookout and garden tour of Windsor Park. Mussari also extended his invi- tation to the entire community for a concert at 6 p.m. that eve- ning. Featured musicians were WNEP-TV news anchor Mike Le- wis, Erin Canedy and Erica CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK/ FOR THE DALLAS POST At a Celebration of Life for himself and friends at Miser- icordia University, Tony Mussari takes the stage to entertain and introduce singers. Leigh. “It’s an attempt to focus on the concept of life and how impor- tant it is, the sense of community, to say thank you in a very special way,” Mussari said. “One of the things I noticed, people don’t re- ally take the time to thank people and affirm people and validate people. We're hoping this festival of life establishes a tradition where open heart patients can come together every year.” After Mussari’s surgery, he pro- duced a documentary series called “Heart Scene: A Journey of Recovery and Discovery.” The 21- episode series was an extensive account of a heart patient who told his story and the things he learned. The series ran on WBRE-TV/Channel 28 as part of Mussari’s weekly television show called “Windsor Park Stories,” which airs 11:30 a.m. Sundays on the station. Mussari did not tape his cele- bration because he wanted to re- lax, not work. “One of the things I've learned is you can’t do everything you want to do and that’s OK,” Mus- sari said. “I'm trying to enjoy the moment with my wife and the people who are going to come and not produce anything.” Approval was granted from Dallas Township for Mussari to close part of Windsor Drive for the celebration. The Mussaris reclaimed Wind- sor Park in 1997 from a communi- ty garbage dump on the site. Since then, over 400 people have sat in Windsor Park to tell their story. PEOPLE BRIEFS MU prof earns doctoral degree Corina N. log Ph.D., of Shavertown, director of the Master of Business Adminis- tration and Organizational Man- agement pro- grams at Mi- sericordia University, recently re- ceived her doctoral degree in organization- al management from Capella University, Minneapolis, Minn. Dr. Mihai joined Misericordia University as an assistant profes- sor of business in 2007 after teaching graduate courses as an adjunct professor since 2003. At Misericordia, she oversees the graduate business programs in organizational management and the progressive Master of Busi- ness Administration, which blends the traditional MBA curriculum with soft skills that address the ethical and human sides of business today. In the greater community, Dr. Mihai was the first woman elect- ed president of the Wilkes-Barre Rotary Club, which also named her Rotarian of the Year in 2002. She is a member of the Penn- sylvania Association of Gradu- ate Schools, Luzerne County Council on Adult Higher Educa- tion, and the Academy of Man- j gement. Oak is named to dean's List Mary Novack, of Tunkhan- Mihai [EIR ——— independent Licenses 4 of B-Dry® System, Inc. | uaz www. drybasement.net To me ad A a Ad I Pa -. Stucker Tours 655-8458 www.stuckertours.com Aug. 8-10 Vermont Von Trapp Lodge Sept. 1-5 Ocean City Maryland Sept. 25-28 Colonial Williamsburg Oct. 16 Charlie Prose Show & Lunch Nov. 10-16 Tenn. Sg Opryland) Hotel, Dollyw 6. Ok ny Dec. | be Show April 2009 Italy Tuscany Deluxe nock, was named to the dean’s list at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Ga., for the spring quarter of the 2007-2008 academic year. She is a painting major. Full-time undergraduate stu- dents who earn a grade point average of 3.5 or above for the quarter receive recognition on the dean's list. Two graduate from University of Arts Michael Hiscox, of Dallas, and Nora Stepanitis, of Shavertown, were among members of the Class of 2008 from The Uni- versity of the Arts in Philadel- phia. Hiscox, a 2004 graduate of Dallas High School, graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in illustration. Stepanitis is a 2003 graduate of Bishop O'Reilly High School and graduated with a Bachelor of Music in composi- tion. Murray graduates from Penn Mate University Martin Murray, of Crown Drive, Wyoming, received a Bachelor’s Degree in Surveying Engineering from Penn State University. Carter receives degree Sean M. Carter of Dallas earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Leba- non Valley College, Annville, Pa. Three named to dean's list at Northeastern Patrick McMahon, of Dallas, and Garrett Lech and Rebecca A. Harvey, both of Tunkhan- nock, have been named to the dean’s list at Northeastern Uni- versity for the spring semester 2008. To achieve the dean’s list distinction, students must carry a full program of at least four courses, have a quality point average of 3.25 or greater out of a possible 4.0 and carry no sin- gle grade lower than a C during the court of their college career. McMahon and Harvey are majoring in chemical engineer- ing and Lech is majoring in pharmacy. BMT students on Uof S dean's List The following Back Mountain residents have been named to the dean’s list at The University of Scranton for the spring se- mester of the 2007-2008 aca- demic year: Elyse C. Benoit, Shavertown; Brendan M. Bradford, Sahver- town; Emily L. Deubler, Dallas; Eric L. Emanski, Harveys Lake; Alison R. Grant, Dallas; Rebecca M. Howell, Shavertown; Susan N. Krogulski, Shavertown; Sara E. Nardone, Shavertown; Mark P. Romanowski, Dallas; El- izabeth M. Ryan, Dallas; and Daniel W. Volpetti, Dallas. A student must have a grade point average of 3.5 or better with a minimum number of credit hours to make the dean’s list. Labresky is named to dean's list Janelle Elizabet Zabresky, of Birch Hill Lake, Dallas, has been named to the dean’s list at Clar- ion University of Pennsylvania for the second semester of the 2007-2008 academic year. Dean’s list students must have earned a 3.5 quality point aver- age or higher (on a 4.0 scale) during the semester. 2 Are you at risk? Consult the (=F: To | Upc Get the answers HEALTHLEADERS timesleader.com The information you need from the professionals you trust. ers. ROLOGY OF KINGSTON you need. VF Sh. Tbs tor! The right dentist can make all the difference. Try mine! Dr. Gary Nataupsky AN Riverside Commons, 575 Pierce Street, Suite 201 Kingston, PA » 570-331-8100 bk Ob kk Ok bk FE kk Ob Ok tk kk XE Fk Fk + Ok % CIVIC BRIEFS Beginner reading program at library Beginner readers are invited to join Mrs. Sorokin on another adventure this summer at the Back Mountain Memorial Li- brary. This four-week program will feature jokes, crafts, activities and strange-but-true bug facts! The featured read-along story will be “Andrew Lost in the Garden” by J.C. Greenburg. Participants will meet in the back of the Children’s Room from 10 to 11 a.m. on these Mondays: July 14, 21 and 28. Participants are asked to pro- vide their own books for the program. Children in grades two to four are welcome to register for this program beginning June 10 by calling the library. Please call the library at 675-1182 for more information. Library summer story hours are scheduled Registration for summer story hours at the Back Mountain Memorial Library can be done by calling the library at 675- 1182. Story hours will run until the week of August 3. Two toddler sections will be offered on Tuesdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m. and from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Kim Konicki, an upcoming senior at Lake-Lehman High School, will conduct the ses- sions as her Senior Project. 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Carney’s staff will visit Dallas Borough The Director of Constituent Services for Congressman Christopher Carney will be available on Tuesday, July 8, at the Dallas Borough Building to meet individually with constitu- ents to assist them with any problems they may be having with Federal agencies and de- partments. Anyone with further ques- tions or concerns or would like to schedule an appointment in advance should contact Con- gressman Carney’s Clarks Sum- mit office at 585-9988 or toll free at 866-846-8124. Harmony Concert set A Harmony Concert will be provided by the Wyoming Valley Barbershop Harmony Chorus and chapter quartets at 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 13, at Irem Temple Country Club pavilion, Dallas. The concert, which will be held rain or shine, is free and open to the public. ‘Music Man’ comes to Music Box Theater “The Music Man,” musical comedy by Meredith Willson, will be held July 18 to 20, 24 to 27, July 31 and August 1 to 3 at the Music Box Dinner Theater, 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville. Call 283-2195 or 800-698- PLAY for information and reser- vations. Eat a Bug’ workshop planned at library Where can kids (ages 6 to 10) play with their food? At the Veggie Kids “Eat a Bug” work- shop from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, and from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 26, at the Back Mountain Memorial Library. 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