PAGE 4 THE DALLAS POST Sunday, September 27, 2009 CIVIC BRIEFS Valentine's Giving Tree benefits agencies Elva Valentine of Valentine’s Jewelry, Route 309, Dallas, announces an opportunity to support the community with a donation to Valentine’s Giving Tree. A local charity will re- ceive a donation every month between August 1 and Decem- ber 31. A donation of $20 (more if you would like) enables you to choose a gift from the tree valued from $20 to $50. All proceeds will benefit the char- ity of the month. In August, the charity will be the Back Mountain Food Pantry. Irem Ladies plan show The Irem Ladies will spon- sor an Arts, Crafts & Collec- tibles Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Sept. 27, at the Irem Country Club Pavilion, Dallas. In addition to crafts, there will be a light lunch, baked goods and super door prizes. There is ample parking and the pavilion is handicapped accessible. Carol Smith is chairlady. Auditions slated for ‘Nutcracker’ Audition for “Nutracker,” the musical play will be held at 4 p.m. today, Sept. 27, at Major Performing Arts, Carv- erton Road, Trucksville and at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2, at Arts Youniverse, North Fran- klin Street, Wilkes-Barre. The play will be presented by the Northeast Youth Thea- ter December 12-15 at Lem- mond Theatre on the campus of Misericordia University. For more information, call Northeast Youth Theatre at 675-4333. Alzheimer's Support Group sets meeting The Dallas Alzheimer’s Support Group will meet at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1, in the board room of the Mead- ows Nursing Center, 55 Cen- ter Hill Rd., Dallas. Representatives from AARP will speak about “Driving With Alzheimer’s.” Bluegrass Jam slated A Bluegrass Jam will be held from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Old Noxen School. All bands are welcome. Food and refresh- ments will be available. Admission is $4 for children under 12 accompanied by an adult. All proceeds benefit the Noxen School Building Pro- ject. For more information, call 928-8535 or 298-2052. Contra dance planned A New England Contra dance will feature the music of Dr. Twamley’s Audiosnakes and calling by Shane Knudesn will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Church of Christ Uniting, Sprague Avenue, Kingston. No partner or previous experience is necessary. Ad- mission to the dance is $9 for adults and $24 for families. Call 333-4007 for more information. REASON slates Open House for October 10 R.E.A.S.ON, the Retired Equine Adoption Society of the Northeast, will hold an Open House from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct.10, at its farm on Route 292 in Cen- termoreland. There will be a silent auc- tion, pony rides for kids and adults, bake sale, food and drink plus new and used horse tack and horse-related items for sale. Admission is free. For more information, call 333-5266. Fall Festival/ class reunion scheduled The 40th anniversary re- union of the Lake-Lehman High School Class of 1969 will be held in conjunction with the Fall Festival at Harveys Lake from 2 to 8 p.m. on Sun- day, Oct.18. In combination with festiv- ities presented by Sandra Serhan, an event of old-fash- ioned qualities will highlight the entire afternoon at the Serhan homestead near Han- ~ son’s Park in Harveys Lake. Friends, neighbors, clients and lake community members are invited as well. Reserva- tions are necessary and tickets are available by calling 639- 3299. ‘Party of the Month’ club has openings The “Party of the Month” social club is now open for new members. There are five great parties for the upcoming year with dinner and dancing at Newberry Estates featuring music by “The Statesmen.” If interested in joining, contact Ruth at 655-1023. The first party is scheduled for Sunday, Oct 18. Pumpkin carving ia ei contest set The Jackson Township Police Department and the Jackson Township Board of Supervisors will sponsor their Fifth Annual Pumpkin Carv- ing and Coloring Contest and Emergency Services Day from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Jackson Township Rec- MEADOWS AUXILIARY ELECTS OFFICERS € The Auxiliary of the Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, of Dallas, met recently for a luncheon meeting and installation of officers. Robert Law was installed as president for an addi- tional two-year term of office. From left, first row, are Peter Klein, second vice-president, four years and 599 hours of service; Robert Law, president, 14 years and 4,152 hours of service; Irene Transue, first vice-president, 25 years and 3,383 hours of service; Nelson Ashburner, treasure, 10 years and 1,852 hours of service. Standing, Betty Sorchik, volunteer coordinator; Cristina Tarbox, Meadows administrator; Marilyn Gregorski, volunteer coordinator; and Lloyd Ryman, secretary, seven years and 1,469 hours of service. reation Park and Pavilion at the Jackson Township Munici- pal Building at 2211 Hunts- ville Rd. There will be food, games and emergency services equip- ment on display. There will also be a hayride in the park and General Jacksons World Famous Chili! Pumpkin carving and col- oring awards will be held at 3:30 p.m. Bus trip benefits cancer research A one-day bus trip to New York City will be held on Saturday, Nov. 21, to raise money for breast cancer re- search. The bus will depart from Wegman’s in Wilkes Barre at 7:30 a.m. and will leave New York around 7:30 p.m. Partici- pants will be free to schedule and arrange their own activ- ities for that day. Tickets are $30. A fundrais- ing auction will be held on the bus enroute to the city. All monies raised will go directly to the American Cancer Socie- ty’s breast cancer research fund. Call 654-9814 or 696-1410 to reserve a seat. KOREAN WAR VETS PRESENT PROGRAM TO ROTARY CLUB Members of the Korean War Veterans Association of the Wyoming Valley recently presented a program on the Korean War to the Rotary Club of Dallas. Standing in front is Alimon Long, Army, Past PA Dept. Commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars. From left, second row, are Fred Searles, Army, past PA Dept. Commander for former prisoners of war; Bob Alper, USMC, Public Affairs Officer, KaireandiNar Meterans Association; Paul Saxon, pesident-elect:of the Ratary Clubiofddal- las; Joe Sincavage, Navy, Commander Korean War Veterans Association. Sons of American Legion sponsor poster contest Sons of the American Legion Post 672 Dallas recently spon- sored an essay contest at the Nan- ticoke Greater Education Center in Nanticoke. The essay was put together by Mrs. George Dailey of Dallas and Mr. Joseph Long. The title of the essay was “Why I'm Proud to be an American.” Winners were Alyssa Warho, first place; Deanna Thomas, sec- _ | ond place; Megan Matthews, Sons of the American Legion Post 672 Dallas recently sponsored third place; and Jacob Niewinski, an essay contest. From left, are John M. Emil Sr., District 12 Sr. fourth place. Each winner re- Vice Commander of The American Legion; Alyssa Warho, first- ceived a gift card for Barnes & Place winner; Deanna Thomas, second-place winner; Megan Mat- Noble. thews, third-place winner and Principal Joseph Long. dents received degrees from Wilkes University during its summer commencement cere- PEOPLE BRIEFS Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) is urging local volunteer fire de- partments and emergency medi- cal services (EMS) squads to ap- ply for grants from the Volunteer Fire Company and Volunteer Am- bulance Service Grant Program. The online application for the grants is available through Octo- ber 23 at www.osfc.state.pa.us. Grants may be used for the pur- Baker urges EMS squads to apply for grants lance service are eligible to apply chase or repair of firefighting or rescue equipment, construction or renovation costs for facilities, training or debt reduction. service grant. for both a volunteer fire company grant and a volunteer ambulance Grants range from a minimum of $2,500 to a maximum of $15,000 for volunteer fire companies and rescue companies or $10,000 for volunteer ambulance companies. also provide volunteer ambu- MU professor edits chapter in book John N. Mellon, Ed.D., as- sociate professor of business at Misericordia University, revised the chapter, “The Quest for Quality,” in the third edition of the recently- published book, “Leadership and Management in the Hos- pitality Industry,” written by Robert H. Woods, Ph.D., CHRE and Judy Z. King. Dr. Mellon has been teach- ing marketing, management and hospitality-management courses since 1986 and has been a member of the Miser- icordia University faculty since 2002. Three graduate from Wilkes University Three Back Mountain resi- mony on Sunday, Sept. 13, in the Arnaud C. Marts Sports and Conference Center, Wilkes-Barre. They are Anne Crompton, of Dallas, Master of Science, Education; Emily Fischbein, of Sweet Valley, Master of Science, Education; and Heather Pitcavage, of Shaver- town, Master of Science, Edu- cation. “Our dedicated volunteers give countless hours of their time and energy to protect our communi- ties,” Baker said. “This pro them safe and do their jobs more effectively.” Volunteer fire companies that OLD FORGE 457-5001 : Janney: Strategic Investment Advice Trust. Excellence. Focus. 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