PAGE 8 SUNDAY, AUGUST 17, 2008 L THE POST Graduates unite again Graduates of the old La- keton and Noxen High schools gathered for the sev- enth consecutive year to cel- ebrate their high school days. This year, 93 participa- nts enjoyed a day of reminis- cing at the Harveys Lake Beach Club picnic pavilion (formerly Old Sandy Bot- tom Beach.) Sisters Tanya Kocher Christ, ’57, and Car- lene Kocher McCafrrey, ’56, have been organizing the all-school reunion for the past seven years. Each year, members of the graduating class of 50 years ago are giv- en special recognition. Cryer Martin, ‘57 and Don othr '59, old friends trom the Laketon and Noxen High Schools, meet up at their annual re- union. ble. The “Woody Acres Avian Con- servation Eco-Center” will not BIRDS SUBMITTED PHOTO CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK PHOTOS/ FOR THE DALLAS POST Old friends from the Laketon and Noxen High Schools look over old photos from their childhood days. From left, are Paul Taylor, Harold Smith, Bob McGovern and Jack Rauch. Continued from Page 1 tifically proven that cockatoos can acquire intelligence equiva- lent to a 5-year-old child.” One bird in particular, “Mos- es,” the last proven blue-eyed cockatoo in the United States, has been with DeOliverra since 2003 and is the driving force be- hind her determination to stop this particular species from be- coming extinct within the coun- try. Brown, a martial arts instruc- tor and chef, has also acquired a shared passion for his compan- ion’s project. “It’s exciting!” he said. “Watch- ing the property grow and having the opportunity to be involved in a project like this is exciting.” Because the cost of this project could soar into the millions of dol- lars, DeOliverra is working with grant-writing resources like Wilkes and Lehigh Universities to gain as much funding as possi- only work with endangered birds but also with other animals con- sidered to be “people fascina- tors.” The center’s main focus is on rare birds but will also include custom-built observation trails, tour lodging, seminars and a gift shop, as well as other captivating creatures such as fancy chickens, peacocks, emus, water fowl, pheasants and kookaburra. Among all this momentum, the center is moving forward at its attempt to gain the accredita- tion of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). “We will conform to the laws of a zoo and will not be aroadside at- traction,” emphasized DeOliver- ra. “It is our mission to help sus- tain rare population through cap- tive breeding management. “People may not remember me after I'm gone,” DeOliverra add- ed, “but when my birds wind up somewhere else and are protect- ed here in the United States - that will be my legacy.” Nick Colangelo 1 » HUSBAND, FATHER OF TWO » GRANDFATHER OF FOUR » OUTDOOR ENTHUSIAST » TEACHER AND COACH » ADDICTION COUNSELOR EXTRAORDINAIRE When people come to Nick Colangelo for help, they are all on a course of being imprisoned, close to death or extremely ill, with their lives in a complete mess. That's what a crisis counselor deals with on a daily basis. But to Nick, CEO of Clearbrook Adult and Adolescent Treatment Centers, getting people on the road to recovery is more than a job. It's a calling. One he has lived, 24 hours a day, for nearly three decades. Tens of thousands of “good people with a bad disease” have been taught by Nick and his team how to deal with the opportu- nities and difficulties life throws at them. And lead healthy, productive lives. That team includes his family who selflessly help other families in a program they developed themselves. “Families Helping Families” is given as a gift to hundreds in Scranton, Dallas, Tunkhannock and Drums weekly. Anyone else would say they've seen it all, but not Nick. He optimistically awaits the next challenge. “The vast majority of people I deal with get better and move on to a sober life,” he says. “It's like living in the most beautiful garden in the world.” PRESENTED BY THE LAW OFFICES OF Barbara Strazdus, left, Betty Spencer, center, and Louisa Clark, old friends from the Laketon and Noxen High Schools, look over some photos during the annual reunion of the Laketon and Nox- en High Schools. Joan Harris Dancers will perform at Knoebel's The Joan Harris Dancers will appear in two productions at Knoebel’s Amusement Park this week. Nearly 100 dancers from the Back Mountain Com- munities will pool their talents with 200 other dancers from across the region to produce a fun-filled, fast-paced dance re- view at 4 and 7 p.m. on Tues- day, Aug. 19. This is the 20th consecutive year the studio will perform at the park in Elysburg. This week’s shows include a wide variety of ballet, tap, jazz, lyr- ical and modern dance ar- ranged to music with a sum- mertime theme. The produc- tions mark the end of the cen- tre’s eight-week summer program. Back Mountain students participating in the show in- clude Aubrielle’'Smith, Kristen Justice and Kelsey Hall, all of Dallas; Maryssa Lewko, of Sha- vertown; and Maria Zurla and Tashara Teart, both of Wyom- ing. Receive | Confidence § us L Warranty J In your choice of plush or berber Starting at SQ. FT. Professional Installation Available LLC ITER ER CELE) SEE EER EEL (WITTER ATT GT NO INTEREST 'TIL 2011 Alpine FlooringAmerica 1230 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort 714-2900 ineflooringamerica.com www.al HARDWOOD =» LAI ATE » CERAMIC Southern rock legend, ‘Abilene,’ will headline the Fifth Annual Dallas Days Dance on Friday, Sept. 12, at the Shadowbrook Pavil- ion in Tunkhannock ‘Just Us,’ a soft rock/folk trio, will open the event from 7 to 8 p.m. followed by "Abilene. Dallas Days Dance is Sept. 12 Dallas Days Weekend festiv- ities will once again get off to a “rocking start” at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 12, with the Fifth Annual Dallas Days Dance at the Shadowbrook Pavilion in Tunkhannock. Back by pop- ular demand, this year’s musi- cal entertainment will feature the soft rock/folk sounds of the ever-popular trio “Just Us” from 7 to 8 p.m. followed by southern rock legends, “Abi- lene” from 8 p.m. to midnight. Both bands were popular in the ‘70s and ‘80s throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania. The evening’s headline per- formers, “Abilene,” formed during the U.S. Bicentennial of 1976, melding the genres of rock, country, bluegrass, blues and cajun music with a hard- launched “Abilene” into the media spotlight and to a posi- tion of prominence among re- gional bands. Today, 30 years later, “Abilene” has stage per- formance that once again sets the standard for high-energy, good-time music! A special door prize and nu- merous giveaways will take place throughout the evening. Winning ticket holders must be present to win. Tickets are $25 per person (advance sales only) and are now available at Joe Nardone’s Gallery of Sound locations in Dallas, Kingston, Wilkes- Barre (Mundy Street), and Dickson City; Dallas Borough Municipal Office, 25 Main S (675-1389); Ochman’s Coins and Jewelry, 18 Church St., CS { of the Coming Soon From The Dallas Post Who Will | Be Dallas (675-5872); and Wis- nosky Jewelers, 230 W. Tioga St. (SR 6), in Tunkhannock (836-5754). Ticket price in- cludes beer soda, and light re- freshments. A cash bar will al- so be available. For information on sponsor- ing this event, call the Dallas Harvest Festival Hotline at 675-1950. driving stage performance that electrified audiences throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey for three decades. Their rise to notoriety be- gan when they were the open- ing act for piano man Billy Joel in Scranton. The out- standing reaction they re- ceived that night from the standing-room only crowd Arts At Hayfield pZ EI BLY 7 E18 ONY NAN D ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW/SALE Sunday, August 24 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at PENN STATE WILKES-BARRE in Lehman 100 booths of folk art, florals, country, jewelry, pottery, furniture, stained glass, wood/fabric arts, and more. ENTERTAINMENT 11:00-11:30/1-1:30: Irish Step Dancing 11:30-12:30: Anthracite Jazz Combe-Dixieland 12:00-12:30/2:30-3:00: Theatre: Folk Tales from Around the World 12:30-1:30: Native American Dance 1:00-2:30: Juggler Bob Smith Walkabout 1:30-2:30: Jay Smar-One Man String Band 2:30-4:00: Pat Ward Magician/Balloon Art Walkabout 3:30-4:30: “Just Us” Folk Music FRIEDMAN OBSERVATORY & BOOKSTORE OPEN HAYFIELD HOUSE TOURS: 11 a.m., 12:30 & 2 p.m. CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES: Crafts, face painting, more PENN STATE MASTER GARDENERS CRAFT DEMONSTRATIONS FOOD VENDORS! FESTIVAL DONATION: $1 Info: 675-9232 Directions: www.wb.psu.edu sey Good! bye. 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