Sunday, October 19, 2008 THE DALL AS POST PAGE 7 Grace Fielding, advancement of her grand- ° son, Stephen ‘Walter, to the rank of Eagle Scout. SUBMITTED PHOTO. - | Grandson of locals attains Eagle Scout Grace Fielding, of Follies Road, Jackson Township, a life-long Back Mountain resident, recent- ly helped celebrate the advance- has a letter for varsity cross coun- try and participates in track and field. He has toured Europe as. a percussionist for the American music and family activities were planned by. the 50th Reunion Committee (Warren Williamson, Jr, Doreen Pavese, Vince Bonsav- age, Dana Daniels, Linda Thoma, and George Bath, Jr.). To mark this special occasion, a family cookbook was begun with recipes for family favorites being contributed. A special themed dessert contest was held with Su- san Sharkey winning for her inter- pretation of the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens. Following the inasfamily members brought pho- and “1-2-3 Red Light.” cru | Jeckell family members hold 30th anniversary reunion eon Back “The 50th Jeckell Family Re- Mountain ~unionwasheldon August 30 atthe resident, re- Checkerboard Inn Pavilion in |= cently helped. "| = Tyycksville with 91 family mem- || celebrate the bers present. A full day of fun, food, SUBMITTED HPOTO Ninety-one members of the Jeckell family attended the 50th anniversary family reunion on Au- gust 30 at the Checkerboard Inn Pavilion in Trucksville. Dallas area: Bernie and Linda ment of her grandson, Stephen Music Abroad program. He re- contest, the entries were auc- tographs and documents to be Officers for the coming year are Thoma, Diane and George Bath Walter, to the rank of Eagle mains on the Honor Rollandhas | tioned off and devoured by family scanned by family genealogist, Ron Jeckell, president; GeorgeBath Jr., Stephen Bath, John Paul Bath, Scout. been recommended for member- members. Linda Thoma. Jr., vice-president; Linda Thoma, Matthew Checkiewicz Walter is a member of BSA ship in the National Honor Socie- Attendees were encouraged to ~~ Jeckell family connections are treasurer; Milly Jeckell, secretary; Mountain Top: Cindy Jeckell, Troop 12 in Barren Hill. He is 16 ¢y dress in a costume from their fa- sought for the following ancestors and Effie Ann Metcalf, historian. Bill and Tina Jeckell, Irene Sabol, years old and a junior at Ply- jr Fielding gathered with | vorite decade. Kayla Jeckell won who arrived here from Lithuaniain ~~ Family members in attendance Jeanne Jeckell, Kayla Jeckell, mouth Whitemarsh High School ¢,i1v and friends at St Peter's | for her Material Girl outfit, Very the 1800s: Joseph H. Jeckell (son of at the reunion were: Brittnee Jeckell, Jimmy Jeckell II, mn Plymouti Mesny. oe 15 he Lutheran Church, Lafayette Hill, | close runnersup were Jeanne George Jeckelland Mary Youkshut- ~~ Connecticut: Mary Catalina, Milly Jeckell shi Ung ay SE 5 O80 September 14 for the Eagle Jeckell as a hippy from the 60s and ic) and Eva Sokoloski (or Sakalaus- © Anthony Catalina, John and Joyce Pittston: Joe Sirochman ind Toe a tain Ste S rege Scout Court of Honor. Walter re- John Bath as a greaser from the kas); JacobBalchun (orBalchunas), Perugini, Paul and Nancy Jo Ci- Wapwallopen: Ron and Cheryl 1%, ’ > ceived many letters of recogni- 50s. Other games were playedand Sr. and Anna Sokoloski (or Saka- minera, Melissa Ciminera, Mat- Jeckell, Matt and Judi Kotarsky, and an older sister, Amanda. Walter's Eagle Scout project tion and certificates commemo- prizes were awarded. lauskas); Mr. Alanski (or Alansky) thew Ciminera, Stephanie Pascual Alia Kotarsky, Noah Kotarsky was planning and organizing the rating his accomplishment, in- Learning about the family’s Lith- and Agatha Sokoloski (or Sakalauss ~~ New Jersey: Frank Jeckell Jr, Deb- ~~ W-B area: George and Susan Bath staining and sealing of the Hawk cluding letters from Pope Bene- uanian heritage became the high- kas); Antanas John Sakalauskas (or bie and Frank Jeckell II, Deyna Jeck- Sharkey, George Sharkey Jr., George Watch Observation Tower at Fort dict XVI, Presidents George W. light of the afternoon. Special guest Sokoloski), Jr. and Petrone Michas. ell, Angela Dachisen, Joyceand Rory Bath, Effie Ann Metcalf, Dana Da- Washington State Park. He en- Bush, George H. Bush and Jimmy William C. Kashatus, Assistant Pro- To make a family connection, Shotwell, Brandi Mahedy, Carol niels, Lisa Bath, Adrian Welsh, Dal- listed the help of fellow troop Carterand former Vice-President | fessorofHistoryatLuzerne County contactLindaThomabyphone675- Bright, Bernie and Barbara Jeckell, ton John Bath, Taylor Ann and Ash- members and family and friends Al Gore. There were additional | Community College, performedhis 2274 or by email Lthoma@ptd.net. Barry and Jill Jeckell, Vivian Jeckell, ley Marie Bath, Ed & Beverly Bath, to carry out the project. recognitions from both Senators “Living History: An Immigrants The evening was topped off Charles Jeckell, Martin and Sande Barbara & John Bath, Wayne and Walter has been active in Arlen Spector and Bob Casey, Search for the American Dream.” It with music - a family sing-a-long: Salowey, Ken and Doreen Pavese, Lynne Jeckell, Bill and Donna Sabol, Scouting since joining the Tiger along with a card from Governor isa story told in the first person that led by George Bath, Jr. of Trucks- Lexie Born, Randi Born, Kristen Pa- Emily Sabol, Billy Sabol, Will and Cubs and joined Troop 12 as a Ed Rendell. depicts the immigration and strug- ville and Frank Jeckell III of New vese, Al Jeckell Jr, Janet Frank Cam Bonsavage, Vince and Ann Boy Scout in 2003. He is also a A reception was held following gle of a Lithuanian family as it Jersey, an original and current South Carolina: Joe and Lore Bonsavage, Brooke Bonsavage, Bec- member of the Order of the Ar- the Court of Honor in the Fellow- makes its home in Glen Lyoninthe band member of the 1910 Fruit- Scarpatti ca Bonsavage row, a national brotherhood of ship Hall of St Peter’s Lutheran late 1800s. gum Company, remembered for ~~ Bear Creek area: Paul and Mary =~ Brockway: Betsy and Warren church. The family tree continues to fill the gold record hits, “Simon Says” Jo Bath, Zachary Bath, Rachel Bath Williamson Jr. ) & Scouts dedicated to service. He CIVIC BRIEFS Teddy Bear Tea planned Dallas Chapter Eastern Star will hold a Teddy Bear Tea from 2 to 4 p.m. today, Oct. 19, at the Dallas Eastern Star Hall, Foster Street (behind CVS Drug Store), Dallas. There will be refreshments, door prizes and entertainment by an Elvis impersonator. For ticket or more information, call Sharon Jones at 675-5784 or Patricia Norris at 333-0526. Meet the candidate event slated for today in HL Meet Russ Bigus, candidate for state representative, at 1:30 p.m. today, Oct. 19, at the American Legion in Harvey’s Lake. There will be complimentary food and beverages at this free event. NHCA plans Halloween @ party The Noxen Historical Commu- nity Association (N.H.C.A.) will hold its Sixth Annual Halloween Party and Costume Contest from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24, at the Noxen School. There will be music for all by D&D DJ’s, door prizes, costume contest with prizes, food and refreshments. Costumes are optional. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for students. Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 298-2052. All proceeds benefit the Noxen School building project. Musical comedy slated for Music Box “Hansel and Gretel’s Fright Night,” a musical comedy for chil- dren will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24, at 1 and 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, and at 1 p.m. on Sunday, + Oct. 26, at the Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville. Admission includes a McDo- nald’s Fun Meal. School-day performances will be held at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24, and Wednesday, Oct. 29. For more information, call 283-2195. ° Family style dinner set The Sweet Valley Volunteer Fire Company will hold a family style beef dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, with take- outs beginning at 4 pm. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 6 to 11 and free for children under 6. Spaghetti dinner planned The Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Co. will hold an allyou-can-eat spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, at the fire hall. Cost is 47 for adults, $3.50 for children ages 6 to 12 and free for children under age 3. Dinner in- cludes unlimited | spaghetti, meat- balls, salad, bread, dessertand beverage. Takeouts will be avail able. For tickets or more informa- tion, contact Maureen at 333- 5970. Kiwafs Club pls. annual Halloween Voile The Dallas Kiwanis Club will sponsor its annual Halloween Parade at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26. All Back Mountain children are invited to participate in the parade which will start at the old Dallas Elementary School on Lake Street. Judging will be held at noon at the elementary school. For more information, call 675-3913. Pumpkin carving contest set in Jackson Township The Third Annual Children’s Pumpkin Coloring and Carving Contest and Emergency Services Safety Awareness Day will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26, at the Jackson Township Municipal Park and Pavilion. There will be prizes, food and demonstrations of emergency equipment on display, along with a hayride and Castle in the Park. The event is sponsored by the Jackson Township Police Depart- ment and Board of Supervisors. Music Box sets auditions The Music Box Repertory Com- pany will hold auditions for “A Christmas Festival” at 7 p.m. on “Sunday and Monday, Oct. 26 and ++ 27, the Music Box Dinner Play- house, 196 Hughes St. Swoyersille. All roles are open for the one-act | musical, “The Gifts of the Magic” and festival singers. Performance dates are November 29 and 30), December 4-7, 11-14 and 18-21. All those auditioning will be asked to sing a song of his/her choice. Children ages 8 to 15 will audition at 7 p.m. while adults ages 16 and over will audition at 8 p.m. For more information, call 283-2195. Soup orders being taken The Dallas Chapter Easter Star is taking orders for chicken noodle and vegetable beef soup at $4.50 a quart. Orders must be placed by October 27. To order, call Pug Berti at 675- 7247 or Dianne Corby at 675- 4893. Abbeimer's Candi Light Vigil planned for Oct. 27 and November 1 at the Luzerne County Fair Grounds in Dallas. An Alzheimer’s Candle Light Hours are from 7 p.m. to midnight Vigil with clergy, music, and flag on Fridays and Saturdays and ceremony by Boy Scout Troop155 from 7 to 11 p.m. on Sundays. will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Brokenharts, a walk-through Oct. 27,in the chapel ofthe Mead- haunted house, is a self-guided ows Nursing Center, 55 W. Center tour with high tech effects, spe- Hill Rd., Dallas. Candles willbe lit cially trained scare actors, ani- around the pond on the campus, matronics and more. followed by light refreshments. For more information, visit Please make a reservation by www.screamindemonshaunt- calling 675-8600. s.com or call760-8027. Eastern Star plans craft Alzheimer’s Support for November] ~~ Group meeting slated The 16th annual craft sale will be An Alzheimer’s Assoc. Support held by the Dallas Chapter Eastern =~ Group meeting will be held at 11 am. 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