Sunday, March 21, 2010 THE DALLAS POST PAGE 7 CUB SCOUTS CELEBRATE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF SCOUTING Cub Scout Pack 155, of Trucksville, celebrated the 100th anniversary of Boy Scouts and the 60th anniversary of the pack and troop at its Blue and Gold Dinner on Feb. 21. Memorabilia was on display and the Scouts were presented with awards. A skit called “A Day in the Life of a Den Mother” was presented by the leaders. From left, first row, are Doug Newbinging, Matt Ches- kiewicz, Dennis Dukinas, Dylan Roberts, Austin Sowga, Ethan Shilanski, Lucas Tomko, Nick Zaboski, Brady Dautrich and Zack Calkins. Second row, Jacob Calkins, Vincent Vespico, Nathan Ostroski, Ethan Mahoney, Jack Costello, Alex Jennings, lan Atkinson, Joshua Balara, Zack Chamberlain and Jacob Banta. Third row, Paul Hurn, Chris Dautrich, Kyle Gurzynski, Joseph Fioti, Ryan Lolar, Rory Brown, Mathew Magnotta, Scotty Banta, Ed Transue, Scoutmaster Don Kretchmer, John Paul Bath and Tom Gurzynski. Fourth row, Betty June Mathers, Valeri Calkins, Todd Calkins, Rick Ostroski, Tony Fioti, Robert Magnotta, Scott Banta, Duane Atkinson, Russ Banta, Erik Sowga and Cubmaster George Bath. Pack155 is sponsored by the Trucksville United Methodist Church. Boys in kindergarten to fifth-grade are invited to join. For more information, call George Bath at 696-4990 or Betty June Mathers at 696-2214. PACK AND TROOP 155 CELEBRATE SCOUT SUNDAY Pack and Troop 155, Trucksville United Methodist Church, Trucksville, recently celebrated Scout Sunday. Three Scouts from the troop received the God and Country Religious Award. Assistant Scoutmaster Ned Bessmer and Scoutmaster Don Kretchmer were the mentors for the award. Pastor Lori Steffensen presented the Scouts with the award. From left, are Ned Bessmer, Pastor Lori Steffensen, Donald Michalisin, Tim Jennings, Thomas Ketchner, Commis- sioner Betty June Mathers and Don Kretchmer. Helping others In need The first of four American Red Cross blood drives in the Back Mountain during the month of March was held March 11 at the Lake-Noxen Elementary School at Harvey's Lake. A second drive will be held form noon to 6 p.m. on Monday, March 22, at the Dallas American Legion. The double red unit is scheduled to be at this drive. A drive will beheld from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 27, at the Kingston Township Munic- ipal Building, 180 E. Center St., Shavertown. The last drive will be a commu- nity drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 31, at Penn State University/ Wilkes-Barre campus, Old Route 115, Lehman. The Red Cross requests that all donors bring identification and their Red Cross blood card. Anyone 17 years of age, weigh- CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK PHOTOS/ FOR THE DALLAS POST Sharon McCue, of Noxen, donates during a blood drive at the Lake-Noxen Elementary School. = Joe Canfield prepares blood bags and labels for a blood drive at the Lake-Noxen Elementary School. : ing a minimum of 110 pounds and in good health is eligible to do- A pre-scheduled appointment can be made to reduce the time nate. Youths age 16 may donate if needed for. donating by calling accompanied by a parent. 823-7164, extension 2150. CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK/ FOR THE DALLAS POST Marcus Wagner, left, and David Oley salute during a 100th year commemorative service of Scout- ing at the Dallas United Methodist Church. Celebrating Scouting’s 100th year CIVIC BRIEFS Green eggs and ham benefit A benefit pancake supper will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today, March 21, at Centermoreland Untied Methodist Church. Donations will be accepted at the door with all proceeds going toward medical expenses for Larry Sorber from Dymond Hollow Methodist Church. Anyone not able to attend who would still like to contrib- ute can send checks to “Soldiers of Christ,” 18 Addison Lane, Tunkhannock, PA 18657. Breakfast buffet planned for today The Noxen Volunteer Fire Co. will hold a breakfast buffet from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, March 21, at the fire hall, 3493 Stull Rd., Noxen. The price is $7 for adults and $4 for children under 12. Anyone donating a canned good or a non-perishable food Ham raffle today Daddow Isaacs Post 672 Inc. American Legion , of Dallas, will hold its seventh annual ham raffle at 1 p.m. today, March 21, at the Post home, Route 415, Dallas. Proceeds will benefit the many community projects spon- sored by the American Legion For information , call the Post home at 675-6542 or past com- mander John M. Emil Sr. at 762-3184. Rotary Club teams up with Friendly's The Dallas Rotary Club and Friendly’s Restaurant in Dallas will join forces to host a fun- draising event from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 24, at the restaurant. Monies raised will benefit college-bound seniors from the Dallas, Lake-Lehman and North- west school districts. Six $500 book scholarships will be award- Scouts from Cub Scout Pack day services recently at the ing Scouts nationwide to item for the Noxen Food Pantry ed in May. 281 and Boy Scout Troop 281 Dallas United Methodist celebrate the 100th anniver- will receive a free raffle ticket Friendly’s will donate 10 per- of Dallas helped conduct Sun- Church. Local Scouts are join- sary of Scouting. for a turkey. cent of the proceeds to the CHURCH BRIEFS will hold a clam chowder/ Award-Winning Shenan- Easter services halushki/bread sale on Friday, doah Valley Songwriter An- planned "Friend Dav’ scheduled their regular monthly pastie March 26. drew McKnight will perform : : Cross Sei Miia sale on Thursday, March 25. Orders can be placed from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Sun- at Tepe i isaemee Church, 370 Carverton Rd., Orders will be taken until Mon- through Monday, March 22, day, March 28, at the Uni- ChurchwillBe at 7 am. on Trucksville will celebrate day, March 22, by calling 477- by calling Michele at 696- tarian Universalist Congrega- Sandes April 4. and will be “Friend Day” today, March 21, ~~ 9219. 2382. tion of Wyoming Valley, follo 4 oD a Continental with two services at 9 and 10:45 ] Clam chowder is $7 a quart, = Church Road at Mount Olivet b wi y a.m. LIUM Women will meet halushki is $5 a quart and Road and Frances Slocum realdast Ba 4 Pastor Dave Martin will The regular monthly meet- fresh-baked bread is $3.50 a State Park, Wyoming. The regular Stor WOrs up ach about “Hope.” A fully ing of the Lehman-Idetown loaf. Pick up is between 2and ~~ Admission is $12 for gener- ~~ Service will be at 10:30 a.m. staffed nursery and junior - United Methodist Women will 6 p.m. on Friday, March 26. al audience and $3 for stu- Roast beef church is provided. be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, dents with identification. d Additional services are March 23, at the church. Egg hunt slated : supper planne Wednesday Family Night at The program for the evening The Lehman-Idetown Unit- Musical drama slated A family-style roast beef 6:30 p.m., Adult Bible study, will be “Easter” presented by ed Methodist Church Sunday An Easter musical drama, supper will be held from 4 to Teen CrossRoads and AWANAs Jayne Haefele. school will hold its annual entitled “Testify,” will be 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, April for the children. Hostesses for the month are =~ Easter Egg Hunt at 1 p.m. on presented at 7 p.m. on Friday 10, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Call 696-0399 or e-mail cross- Sabrina Major and Linda Van- Saturday, March 27. and Saturday, April 2 and 3, Church, Route 118, Dallas. creekcomm@epix.net for more details. : Pastie sale planned The Lehman-Idetown United Methodist Women will hold iy Gorder. Soup/haluski sale planned St. Frances Cabrini Church, 585 Mt. Olivet Rd., Wyoming, {7 Children ages sixth-grade and under are invited to par- ticipate. Songwriter will perform at the Sweet Valley Church of Christ, 5439 Main Rd. A nursery will be available and refreshments will be offered. For more informa- tion, call 477-2320. Take-outs begin at 3:30 p.m. Tickets, available at the door or by calling 675-3859, are $8.50 for adults and $3.50 for children under 12 years of age. $3,000 book scholarship fund. Ham dinner planned The Sweet Valley Volunteer Fire C. will hold a family-style ham dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p-m. on Saturday, March 27, with take-outs beginning at 4 p.m. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 6 to 11 and free for children less than 6 years of age. Easter Egg Hunt planned for Saturday The Sons of the American Legion Sq. 672, along with the ladies auxiliary of Daddow Isaacs American Legion post 672, of Dallas, will host an East- er egg hunt Saturday, March 27. With the cooperation of the Dallas Fire Company, the Easter Bunny will arrive at 1 p.m. for children up to the age 7. Pizza and juice will be avail- able, prizes will be given and there will be opportunities to take photos with the Easter Bunny. For imformation, call John M. Emil Sr. at 762- 3184 or the Post home at 675-6542. Alzheimer’s support group to meet The Dallas Alzheimer’s Sup- port Group will meet at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 1, at the Meadows Nursing and Rehabil- itation Center, 55 W. Center Hill Rd., Dallas. Historical Association plans presentation The Back Mountain Histor- ical Association will have a special presentation at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 26, in Insalaco Hall at Misericordia University. Harrison Wick, author of “Pennsylvania’s Back Mountain” and “Greater Wyoming Valley Trolleys,” will speak about trol- leys and street cars in the Wyoming Valley and the Back Mountain.
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