PAGE 12 THE DALLAS POST Sunday, May 20, 2012 HEROES Continued from Page 10 fensive, which was the real turning point in the Vietnam War. Sponsored by the Houyes Family Staff Sergeant Edward W. Jones II served (1942-1946) in the U.S. Army dur- ing WWII. He had assignments at Indian Gap Military Reservation and New Cum- berland Army Depot. Sponsored by State Senator Lisa Baker Chief Yeoman Walter Howard Knorr served (1950-1970) in the U.S. Coast guard during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Sev- eral of his assignments on USCGCs (Unit- ed States Coast Guard Cutters) includes: the Yakatut, Tamorora, Rochaway and the Makinaw. Sponsored by the Knorr Family Corporal Anthony Lewis Kowalski served (1960-1964) in the U.S. Marines during the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. The Cuban Missile Crisis was the closest the world ever came to nuclear war. His as- signment included assignments in Maine, North Carolina and Cuba. Sponsored by the Kowalski Family Major Ernest V. Kuchinskas served (1940-1960) in the U.S. Army during WWII and the Korean Wars. He served state side at various locations and also in Japan. Sponsored by his daughters and grandchil- dren Captain Clarence “Caddie” LaBar served (1942-1946) in the U.S. Army Air Force during WWII. After teaching for three years at Dallas High School, he en- listed in the U.S. Army. In 1943, he com- pleted the Air Force Officer’s Candidate School in Miami Beach, FL. He had vari- ous administration assignments state side, and was awarded the Asiatic - Pacific Theatre Ribbon. Sponsored by Caddie La- Bar's Seaman Second Class Joseph J. Lavelle served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. His assignment was a gun loader on the Air- craft Carrier USS Ticonderoga. The USS Ticonderoga participated in the Philippine Campaign, South China Sea Combat, At- tacks on the Japanese Islands and the Ja- pan Campaign. Sponsored by the Barlow Family Master Chief Petty Officer John P. Lem- mond served (1981-2007) in the U.S. Navy Seabees. His assignments included Adak Naval Air Station, Aleutian Islands, AK, Dieco Garcia Naval Support Facility in the Indian Ocean, Souda Bay, Naval Support Activity, located on the Greek island of Crete, Afghanistan and the Naval Con- struction Battalion Center in Gulfport, MS. Sponsored by the Lemmond Family Staff Sergeant Anne Katherine Long served (2006-2012) in the U.S. Air Force. Some of her assignments were to the Ram- stein AFB in Germany, the Barksdale AFB in LA, deployment to Iraq in 2009 and Af- ghanistan in 2011.Sponsored by Larry and Barbara Long Specialist 4 Clarence J. Michael served (1959-1962) in the US. Army with the 132nd Military Intelligence Battalion. He had various state side assignments. His last 18 months, he was assigned in Stutt- gart, Germany as a German Interpreter. Sponsored by Morag E. Michael Master Sergeant Michael Passarella served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He participated in the Aleutian Island Cam- paign (June 1942 — August 1943) which was a struggle to retake the Island of Attu from the Japanese. Sponsored by State Rep. Karen Boback and Donna Kaskus 1st Lieutenant Molly Poad (Irvine) served (1945-1946) during WWII. After graduating from the Wilkes-Barre Hospi- tal School of Nursing she enlisted in the Army Nurse Corps. She was assigned to several state side locations and also in Ha- waii and Korea. Sponsored by Richard H. Disque 1st Lieutenant Keats Poad served during WWIL. He was a navigator on Long Range Bombers in the U.S. Army Air Force. He was killed in action on March 3, 1942 in Broom, Australia and is believed to be the first Back Mountain soldier killed in WWII. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal. Sponsored by Richard H. Disque Technician 4th Grade (Sergeant) Mary Templin Reese (served 1945-1946) in the Women’s Army Corps as a surgical techni- cian. After completing training at Fort Oglethorpe, GA, she was assigned to Fin- ney General Hospital in Thomasville, GA and Moore General Hospital in Swanna- noa, NC. Sponsored by Bittner Sunrooms Sergeant John Saba Jr. (served 1951- 1953) in the U.S. Marines during the Ko- rean War as an Aircrew Radioman. He had assignments to Marine Corps Air Stations in Cherry Point, NC, Santa Ana, CA, Bar- bers Point, HI, in Japan and several loca- tions in Korea. Sponsored by the Saba Family Boatswain Mate Petty Officer Third Class Ed Shilanski (served 1943-1946) in the U.S. Navy. He was assigned to the air- craft carrier USS Langley (CVL-27).The ship received nine battle stars for WWII service. The ship saw action in the follow- ing operations: Marsha Islands, Central Pacific, New Guinea, Marianas, Philippine Sea, Formosa, Ryukus, Leyte Gulf, Iwo Ji- ma and Okinawa. Sponsored by Birch- wood Water Proofing Staff Sergeant Leo “Pete” Yascur served (1942-1945) in the US. Army during WWII He participated in the North Afri- can and the Egypt — Libya Campaigns. Sponsored by Bittner Sunrooms BILL TARUTIS/ FOR THE DALLAS POST Wycallis Elementary fourth-graders Jake Shaver, right, portrays 'King of the High C’ as classmate Christina Lew looks on during the performance of 'Pirates The Musical.’ Petite ‘Pirates’ Wyecallis Elementary School fourth-graders recently presented ‘Pirates: the Musical’ in the school auditorium for family and friends. Fourth-graders Madison Kaufer, left, and Rebekah Boback sing during their perform- ance of 'Pirates The Musical’ at Wycallis Elementary. DHS student group presents awards Student Leadership in Civ- ics of Dallas High School has announced it will award 15 volunteers with the Presi- dent's Volunteer Service Gold Award, a national honor offered in recognition of vol- unteer service. Established in 2003, the award is available on an an- nual basis to individuals, groups and families who have met or exceeded re- quirements for volunteer ser- vice and have demonstrated exemplary citizenship through volunteering. As one of thousands of cer- tifying organizations partici- pating in the award program, Student Leadership in Civics of Dallas High School confers the award to recognize the outstanding achievements of its students and moderators. Student Leadership In Civ- ics of Dallas High School was formed in September after students had the opportunity to attend a leadership work- shop with then First Lady of Pennsylvania Judge Rendell. During its third year, the club has participated in the Pennsylvania Mock Election, volunteered with the Com- mission on Economic Oppor- tunity as part of National Make A Difference Day, host- ed a community-wide Veter- ans Day commemoration cer- emony, volunteered at Shoe- maker Hub as part of Martin Luther King and Global Youth Services Day, imple- mented a school-wide Martin Luther King assembly, con- ducted a voter registration drive, participated in Relay for Life and will finish its bu- sy year with the US Post Of- fices Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. The Student Leadership in Civics Organization of Dallas High School will be honored this year at a Recognition Brunch set for noon on Sun- day, June 3 at the East Moun- tain Inn, Wilkes-Barre where they will be presented with the Presidential Volunteer Service Gold Awards as well as recognition from local, state and federal officials. Attorney Robert D. Schaub, immediate past president of the Luzerne County Bar Association, will be the keynote speaker for the event. Paige Vacante of Lake-Lehman High School is the winner of the Safe Prom Pledge contest conducted by Fellerman & Ciarimboli law firm. From left, are Atty. Greg Fellerman, Atty. Ed Ciarimbo- li, Vacante, Mary Ann Maxfield, SADD advisor, Lake-Lehman High School; and Doug Klopp, principal, Lake-Lehman Junior/ Senior High School.. Vacante wins prom prize Lake Lehman High School se- nior Paige Vacante, of Lehman, has been named the winner of the SAFE Prom Pledge by Fel- lerman and Ciarimboli law firm. She won the grand prize by sign- ing the Safe Prom Pledge, com- mitting to a prom night free of drinking and driving. Vacante and five of her friends will receive an all-expense paid limousine, provided by Touch of Class Limousine, Inc. of Ed- wardsville, on her prom night. She also won a dress from Place One in Wilkes-Barre, a tuxedo rental from Tuxedo Junction in Hanover, and a custom corsage from Mattern’s in Kingston. Fellerman & Ciarmboli initi- ated The Safe Prom Pledge in order to promote a safe prom night and graduation season for area high school students. By signing the pledge, students commit to a night free of drink- ing and driving and are educat- ed about the dangers of drink- ing and driving and the Pennsyl- vania laws with regards to driv- ing while intoxicated. The attorneys, Greg Feller- man and Ed Ciarimboli, have been speaking at area high schools, including Lake-Leh- man High School, about the dangers of drinking and driving and the importance of sound de- cision making during prom and graduation celebrations. MU STUDENTS PRESENT CHECK TO ACS The Misericordia University Colleges Against Cancer Chapter raised $12,910 from its recent Relay for Life event on campus. Students in the organization recently presented a ceremonial check to the American Cancer Society for $12,910, nearly double the amount the:student organization raised in 201. From left, kneeling, Kara Munley, Kingston; and Kayla Darcey, Hillsdale, N.J. Second row, Julia Truax, Millville; Amanda Tomaselli, Trucks- ville; Megan Rogan, Glen Rock, N.J.; Mark Walbert, Maple Glen; and Amanda Peslak, Highland Lakes, N.J., present a ceremomg¥ check to Jef Bauman of the American Cancer Society near \§ entrance to the main gate of campus. MONTESSORI STUDENTS Students of the Wyoming Valley Montessori School in King- ston recently made ham and cheese sandwiches for the St. Vin- cent de Paul Soup Kitchen in Wilkes-Barre as part of their com- munity outreach program. Along with the sandwiches, a mone- DONATE TO SOUP KITCHEN tary donation was presented to the soup kitchen. 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