J) Sunday, June 7, 2009 THE DALLAS POST PAGE 7 oncert memorializes teacher By REBECCA BRIA rbria@timesleader.com Ryan McCleary made quite an impression on Tyler Rice last year at Dallas High School. McCleary was the substitute teacher in Mrs. Meagan Gilroy’s ‘mathematics classes during the final semester of the 2007-08 school year. Rice, a student in McCleary’s trigonometry class, says he and his classmates liked talking to the teacher and regu- larly stopped by his classroom during flex period to further their conversations. “We kind of just hung out with him during school time,” Rice said. “Toward the end of the year, everything was more laid back where we kind of got to talk 2008 when McCleary was killed in a motorcycle accident in Dau- phin County. A native of Mon- toursville and Elizabethville, McCleary substituted at several schools in Luzerne County. He also led the youth group at Nox- en Baptist Church. Just before the accident, McCleary began a permanent position as a physics teacher at Upper Dauphin High School in September of 2008. “I did meet Ryan two days be- fore I started my leave,” Meagan Gilroy said. “Ryan was confident with his abilities and eager to share his love of math with the students. Now a junior at Dallas, Rice decided to do his senior comple- tion . project in memory of “When I heard that Ryan had died, I wanted to intertwine something with his name,” Rice said. “It was a way for me to pay respect in a higher way than just going to the funeral. It was to show his family he was a great guy and he changed a lot of peo- ple’s lives.” The event attracted 150 peo- ple and raised approximately $1,000. All the money will be do- nated to New Tribes Mission, an organization that helps church- es train, coordinate and send missionaries to unreached tribes across the world. McCle- ary was very involved with New Tribes Mission and traveled to South America one summer with the organization. a Members of the auxiliary of the Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Basket committee are, from left, Bernie Hill, Louise Montigney, Maryan Daily and Hilda Healy. Absent at the time of the photo were Jean Wilson and Gertrude Hoyes. Auxiliary planning ‘Market on the Pond The Auxiliary of the Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Cen- ket raffle is available at the center. Volunteers, staff and friends of Pasta Plenty. Tickets may be purchased in to him. He was only 23 so he McCleary and organized a rock Rice Says McCleary’s fiancée, ter, Dallas, will hold its annual the center donate baskets or the lobby atthe reception desk or could relate to most of the concert held April 18 at Dallas Sarah Smith, was in attendance “Market on the Pond” fundraiser items for a basket that can be on the day of the event. things we were talking about.” Middle School. Rice’s band, at the benefit concert. to benefit residents from9a.m.to combined to create a special = Anyone wishing to help with But the friendship between Evolvel80, played at the con- “I talked to her after and she 3 p.m. on Saturday, June, 20, on theme. New ideas this year in- this project by donating a basket McCleary and his Dallas stu- cert, as did Hidden Drive, Gino was totally grateful for the the center’s grounds. clude Hannah Montana, Hand- may call the volunteer depart- dents ended abruptly on Oct. 7, Lispi and Forever Oeuvre. whole thing,” Rice said. To kick off the event, a gift bas- Crafted Quilt, Summer Partyand ment at 675-8600, ext. 195. Above: Lisa Dev- lin, of Hunlock Creek, who has adopted two horses from REA- SON horse rescue, tries to make friends with a newcomer. Right: Richard Geyer holds up bits and bridles as auctioneer Paul Aikens tries to get them sold at REA- SON horse rescue in Center More- land. Doing good by horses REASON (Retired Equine Adoption Society of the Northeast) held its first fundraising auction at its farm in Center Moreland, Wyoming County, last Saturday to continue the effort to find good homes for unwanted horses. According to founder Lisa Smith, REASON has placed about 400 abandoned horses since 2001. REASON works to match horses with good owners. Anyone in- terested in adopting a horse must fill out an application and pay about $600. The group came up with the idea of an auction to raise funds about a year ago, said Cheryl Willis, a REASON volunteer and auc- tion organist. People donated horse equipment, such as saddles and bridles, along with household items for the cause. The Ken Geyer Real Estate Auctioneers donated its talent for moving merchandise. Smith said REASON could always use food, hay, medications, supplements and horse or barn equipment. Anyone interested in helping may call 333-5266. CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK PHOTOS/ FOR THE DALLAS POST horse at the auction. git Ji. CHURCH BRIEFS St. Paul's summer schedule set The summer worship schedule will begin at 9:30 a.m. today, June 7, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Route 118, Dallas. Saturday worship will continue throughout the summer at 5:30 p.m. The church is hand- icapped accessible. For more information, call 675-3859. Dinner and bake sale set for June 13 A Chicken and Biscuits Dinner and Bake Sale will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, at the Loyalville United Methodist Church. Cost is $8 for adults and $3.50 for children under 12 years of age. Takeouts are available by calling ahead at 477- 3521 and leaving your name, phone number, number of dinners re- quested and pickup time. Church sponsors Bible School “Studio Go! Game Show” will be the theme of Vacation Bible School this year at the Center Moreland United Metho- dist Church June 22-26. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to noon on Monday, June 22 and 9 a.m. to noon Tues- day, June 23, through Fri- day, June 26. i Children and youth will participate in the large group music, skits, Bible stories, crafts, refresh- ments, games and special mission projects where the children will be en- couraged and motivated to go out and serve others. Bible stories will be applied to their everyday life. Pre-registration is en- couraged and should be done by June 14 by calling Meg Venn at 333-1016. Craft vendors needed St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (Route 118, Dal- las) is looking for craft vendors, selling new homemade items, to be sold at Summerfest on Saturday, Aug. 8. Registration fee is $25 for a 10’ x 10’ space; ven- dors need to provide their own table and tent. For more information or to request a registration form, call Laura Stearns at 675-7045 or the church office at 675-3859. Blood drives scheduled for May The American Red Cross will conduct three blood drives in the Back Mountain Area during the month of June. The first drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, at the Dallas Baptist Church, Route 415, Dallas. The ladies of the church will serve home-made goodies to all who donate. A drive will be held from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 22, at the Dallas American Legion, Memorial Highway, Dallas. The last drive of the month will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, at the Kingston Township Munici- pal Building. Scouts from Brow- nie Troop #2642 from Trucks- ville will act as hostesses for this drive. The Red Cross requests that all donors bring identification and their Red Cross blood card. First-time donors will receive a card after their first donation. Anyone 17 years of age, weighing a minimum of 110 pounds and in good health is to donate. Youths 16 years of age accompanied by a parent may also donate. A pre-scheduled appointment can be made to reduce the time needed for donating. To sched- ule an appointment call 823- 7164, extension 2150.
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