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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. From left, first
row, are Danielle Harris, Mountain Top; Adrianna Villarosa, Sha-
vertown; Emma Horsley, Mountain Top; Parker Height, Kingston;
Augustin Canizares, Hazleton; Daniel Jones, Wyoming; Reese
Fisher, Plains; Nicholas Werner, Wilkes-Barre; and Aidan Benetos,
Ashley. Second row, Oliver Singh, Dallas; Jeremy Connor, WWMS
teacher; Morgan Critchosin, Shavertown; Alex Kristeller, Shaver-
town; and Margaret Walting, Nanticoke.
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