Sunday, January 17, 2010 PAGE 5 THE DALLAS POST AMERICAN LEGION HOLDS CHILDREN’S PARTY Daddow-Isaacs Dallas American Legion Post 672 held a Children's Christmas Party. Santa Claus arrived on a firetruck and distributed presents to all of the children. Here, Santa gives a gift to Keerstyn Tabor. NUTCRACKERS ON DISPLAY AT LIBRARY Jordon Nichol's nutcracker collection was on display dur- ing the month of December at the Back Mountain Memorial Library. The son of Sirena Radley and Tim Nichol, Jordan is currently an eighth-grader at Dallas Middle School. The 13- year-old has been collecting nutcrackers for 4 years and says is grandmother "MeMe"” was the person who first got him interested in collecting them. His favorites are the cast iron ‘nutcracker and the one with the candle. “I have 44 nutcrack- ers from two inches up to 24 inches tall and | also have nest- ing nutcrackers,” said Jordan. Shown here with Jordon is his friend, Khadayah Whitaker, who helped set up the display. 2 Nicole Clemson of Dallas, the 2009 PA State Fair Queen, is shown at the Harrisburg Farm Show with Governor Ed Rendell, left, and Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding. Clemson visits Farm Show Nicole Clemson of Dallas, the 2009 PA State Fair Queen, re- cently attended the Harrisburg Farm Show’s opening ceremo- nies and Governor’s Reception prepared by the Iron Chefs of PA, along with Luzerne County Fair Chairman Judy Kmetz, Mike Kmetz, and her mother, other show activities. In addition, she will be the emcee for the Punxatawney Phil event and will also partici- pate in the Celebrity Cow Milk- ing Contest at the Farm Show. These will be her last events before she gives her final fare- well in Hershey on Saturday, Te wetiiot EdRen- Jan. 23, as she relinquishes her dell and Department of Agricul- Crown to the 2010 PA State Fair ture Secretary Russell Redding, Queen. Clemson is a freshman at the University of Scranton, aspiring to become a veterinarian. / Clemson distributed winning ribbons for the Hershey and Ap- ple Pie Contests, along with j a ls NE v : Residents of the Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Dallas, recently enjoyed a holiday party sponsored by the Meadows Aux- iliary. From left, seated, are Anne Farver, Mary Comer and Dolores Turkovich, residents. Standing, Helen Stroud, volunteer; Jean Hill- ard, Nancy Space, activity director; Rosemary Swain, volunteer; and Heidi Marr, volunteer. Holiday celebrated at Meadows Each year the Meadows Auxil- iary, Dallas, hosts a special holi- day party for the 130 residents at the nursing and rehabilitation center. The festivities include pastries and seasonal music provided by the “Noxen Choir.” Auxiliary vol- unteers gathered together with residents to celebrate the season. The auxiliary also sponsors an ice-cream social, pizza parties, coffee hours and various enter- tainers throughout the year for residents to enjoy. Members of the “Noxen Choir" who entertained at a party sponsored by the Meadows Auxiliary are, from left, Emily Steltz, Dorrance Hubbell, Buzz Steltz, Rev. Linda Bryon, Helen Schwartz, Isabelle Butler, Alidrey Patton,'M ret Holmgreh, Mary Hopfer, Mais Wilsol, Jane Scott; Nahcy Lane and BearlRace. & 4 jah SOB OR ROE ROE OEOE oe Eow Youth Salute applications are sought The Greater Wyoming Valley “Youth Salute” is accepting appli- cations for the upcoming “Youth Salute” program. High school juniors with a 3.5 GPA or above and are high achievers within their schools, churches or community can be nominated or ask to be nominat- ed. Youth Salute in its 27th year, is a not-for-profit program that works with businesses to pro- mote a positive attitude with our youth. This is accomplished by a trav- elling exhibit touring the county with profile displays of every youth nominee in the program. Juniors in high school who meet the criteria for “Youth Sa- lute” should contact their school guidance counselor for an appli- cation or download an applica- tion from the organization’s Web sit at www.youthsalute.com. For more information, call 693- 3150. CHRISTMAS PARTY HELD AT MERCY CENTER DALLAS Mercy Center Dallas recently hosted its Christmas Party for the residents and auxiliary. The residents enjoyed refreshments, live entertainment and a gift from Santa Claus. From left, first row, are Mary Louise Fisher, resident; Sr. Gemma Brennan, resident. Second row, Dorothy Kos- cielski, Mercy Center Auxiliary member; Sr. Marina Culp, resident; Santa Claus (Mr. Gillespie, volunteer). 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