Sunday, August 3, 2008 THE DALLA S >] 0 ) T PAGE 5 PEOPLE MUNICIPAL BRIEFS BRIEFS - ; Kingston Twp. mails Jackson Township residents Wright family plans real estate taxes should make every effort to 98th annual reunion Kingston Township Tax Col. ¢léan up their properties and The 98th Annual Wright lector Karen Rose advises resi- discard junk, debris, junk vehi- Family Reunion will be held on dents that the 2008 Dallas cles that could be considered a Sunday, Aug. 10, at Dymond’s School real estate tax bills and ~~ THSance by other Tesidents, Grove in Noxen. Lunch will be personal tax bills were mailed ospettions will be conduct- served at 1 p.m. and willbe July 15. 8 Th bib also has ab llowed by the yearly meeting... If you are the owner of a : e Akan P wa wn Participants are asked to : home or property in Kingston Ing ordnance lo whic res bring a dish to share, their own 4 drinks and something to share at the White Elephant Auction. Table settings will be provided and there will be games and prizes for children. For more information, contact Laura at 477-5856. Davis graduates from Peabody Meghan K. Davis, daughter of Dwight and Molly Davis of Dallas, recently graduated from Peabody Conservatory of Music of the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. where she earned a double Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Perform- ance and Harp Performance, graduating with high honors. She was one of only two un- dergraduates at Peabody elected to Pi Kappa Lambda, a presti- gious national honor society for music students. In addition, she was awarded the Charles M. Eaton prize in vocal perform- ance as well as the Azalia H. Thomas prize for Music Theory. A freelance vocalist and har- pist in the Northeastern Penn- sylvania area, Davis will pursue a Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance at The Boyer College of Music at Temple University in Philadelphia, be- ing this fall. Bracey graduates from KEYS program Al-Nisa Bracey, of Trucksville, was among recently honored graduates of the KEYS (Keys- tone Education Yields Success) program, a collaborative pro- gram between the PA Depart- ment of Public Welfare and the Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges. The 10 graduates of the pro- gram will move from welfare into employment or on to earn their bachelor’s degree. The goal of the KEYS program is to assist students while they are pursuing their associate’s de- gree. Montross graduates magna cum laude Erin Montross, of Dallas, was one of 630 students to graduate from Messiah College on May 17 during the college’s 99th annual commencement. Montross graduated magna im laude with a bachelor’s egree in music education. Three local students named to dean's list Samantha Decker, of Dallas; Sara Yackoski, of Hunlock Creek; and Kendra Gouse, of Wyoming, have been named to the spring 2008 dean’s list at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. Selection for this award is based on completing and pass- ing all assigned courses with no grade below a “C” and maintain- ing an academic average of at least 3.4 for courses taken in the fall semester 2007. Decker is a doctor of pharma- cy student, Yackoski is a phar- maceutical marketing and man- agement students and Gouse is a chemistry student. Volunteerism doesn't go unnoticed In celebration of National Volunteer Week, the Meadows Nursing Center in Dallas re- cently honored over 100 volun- teers for their dedication to res- idents and assistance to depart- ments in various placements. All volunteers enjoyed dinner and received certificates of ap- preciation. Special tribute was given to volunteers who have served at the center for five, 10 and 15 years. Over 11,000 hours were donated during the past year to benefit the 130 residents at the center. State Representative Karen Boback attended and lauded the volunteers for their sense of community and helping others. A milestone in the center’s program was reached by honor- ing Bernice Hill, of Shaver- town, as the first recipient of the "You Make a Difference Award" to recognize over 10,000 hours of volunteer ser- vice since joining the communi- ty program in 1984. Through SUBMITTED PHOTOS Volunteers at the Meadows Nursing Center received awards for their service. From left, first row, are Mary Law, Pat Frodsham and Donna McCall, 15 years. Second row, Marilyn Gregorski and Betty Sorchik, volunteer coordinators. Third row, State Representative Karen Boback; Carl Noto, executive director of EEl; Clyde Stevens, EEI board member; Gloria Bronson, 10 years; Stephen Miller, five years; and Cristina Tarbox, Meadows administrator. ; Bernice Hill, of Shavertown, was are Betty Sorchik, volunteer coo director of EEI; Clyde Stevens, E Cristina Tarbox, Meadows admin ski, volunteer coordinator. the years, Hill faithfully helped in over 20 different placements. Her work as co-chairperson of the “Market on the Pond” raf- fle booth significantly adds to the success of this event and raised over $2000 this year to istrator; and Marilyn Gregor- honored at the Meadows Nursing Center as the first recipient of the “You Make a Differ- ence Award" to recognize over 10,000 hours of volunteer ser- vice since joining the community program in 1984. From left, rdinator; Carl Noto, executive El board member; Bernice Hill; benefit residents. She also as- sists with special events, enjoys helping residents with bingo and is an active auxilian with the auxiliary’s finance commit- tee. She is past auxiliary presi- dent and first vice president. Township and did not receive a tax bill, it is your responsibility to notify that tax collector at 696-3809. If you are a new own- er of an established home and did not receive a tax bill, notify the tax collector so records can be changed accordingly. All payments must be postmarked on or before September 15 to be eligible for the rebate. If you are mailing your pay- ment and require a receipt, return entire form and a SASA with payment. Regular office hours at the municipal building, 180 E Cen- ter St., Shavertown, are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. A voice mail mess- age can be left at 696-3809 at anytime and will be answered promptly. Payments can also be dropped off anytime in the mail slot located in the vestibule of the township municipal build- ing. Jackson Township zoning news Jackson Township residents are reminded that the township has an ordinance that requires a building permit and contractor registration for any new con- struction, repairs, alterations being done to any building or property. Building permits and contractor registrations may be applied for at the zoning office in the municipal building, 21 Huntsville Rd. Zoning office hours are 9 a.m. to noon Monday, Wednesday and Friday. With the arrival of spring, all dents must adhere. For more information, call the Jackson Township Zoning Office at 675-9594. Dallas Borough enforces maintenance The Dallas Borough Codes Enforcement Office announces the seasonal enforcement of the Dallas Borough Property Main- tenance Code. Property owners should be alerted that inspec- tions will be scheduled for all property owners deemed in violation of the code and the borough will prosecute all of- fenders through the enforce- ment of the regulations. Recent routine property in- spections in neighborhoods throughout the borough re- vealed numerous violations, including exterior property violations for property owners failing to maintain their prem- ises in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. The borough will require property owners to remove all vehicles not properly registered and inspected, inop- erable motor vehicles, failure to cut grass, appliances littering yards, debris and rubbish or other inappropriate materials littering yard areas. Dallas Borough officials strongly urge all property own- ers to respect their neighbor- hoods. Questions pertaining to en- forcement actions and inspec- tions should be directed to the Dallas Borough Zoning Enforce- ment Officer by calling the Dallas Borough Municipal Building at 675-1389. CHURCH BRIEFS River of Life Ministries slates Bible School Vacation Bible School, entit- | led “God’s Big Backyard,” will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. August 3 to 8 at River of Life Fellowship Ministries, 22 Out- let Rd., Lehman. The program is open to children between the ages of 3 and 14. For more information, call Sue at 639-1769 or Tracy at 477-3863 or log onto www.rolf- ministries.org or www.mys- pace.com/riveroflifefellowship. Roast pork and sauerkraut dinner set Loyalville United Methodist Church will hold a roast pork and sauerkraut dinner and bake sale from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9, at the church. The cost is $8 for adults and $3.50 for children under 12. Takeouts are available by calling 477-3521 and leaving a message with your name, CPL PLVYWCD *Unique fresh & silk floral arrangements *Home Decor *Individual customer service Brides - Ask about our FREE Rental Program 959 Wyoming Ave. y Forty Fort % 288-1191 FRC phone number, the number of dinners and pickup time. VBS at TUMC Vacation Bible School will be held from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m., August 11 to 15 in the William and Melba Dickson Educational Facility of the Trucksville Unit- ed Methodist Church. The theme for this year’s program is “Son World Adventure Park” and will include games, crafts, songs, snacks and Bible stories. All children from nursery school to sixth grade are wel- come to attend. Bible School will close during the 10 a.m. church service on Sunday, Aug.17, followed by a Missions Carnival. Registration forms, which are due by July 31, are available in the church office or by calling 696-3897. Michelle Sowga is the Vacation Bible School Director. St. Paul's sets summer celebration for Aug. 16 St. Paul’s Evangelical Luth- eran Church, Route 118, Dallas, will hold an “All That Jazz” Summer Celebration/Live Auction on Saturday, Aug. 16, starting at 10 a.m. Auction bidding will begin at 6:30 p.m. In addition to the wide range of items available for sale at the craft fair, there will be booths selling baked goods, books, plants, jewelry and “odds and ends” items, as well as a basket silent auction. Afternoon entertainment will begin at 12:30 p.m. and will include “Kate & Friends,” a Christian ventriloquist group, and the barbershop quartet “Three Friends and a Baritone.” A children’s activities booth will provide games and simple crafts for young children. 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