PAGE 10 THE DALLAS POST Sunday, October 21, 2012 DISABLED Continued from Page 1 pus in a traditional wheelchair. Upon entering one of the uni- versity buildings that afternoon, I took notice to the ramps, eleva- tors and handrails that seemed to be everywhere, but I soon learned that a ramp itself does not make a building accessible. One ramp was so steep, I could barely maneuver the wheelchair to the top of it and, once I reached the top, a door stared me in the face. The opened toward me and was not wide enough for the chair to fit through. I needed Anson to open the adjoining door from the inside while I held onto the railing to keep from rolling backwards down the steep ramp. People with disabilities are of- ten faced with these kinds of problems: Anson explained that ADA standards are written by what he calls “a combination of lawyer, engineer and architect,” and are difficult for most people to read and understand. This leads to misinterpretations and building errors. The Toolkit An- . son designed eliminates guess work and makes building acces- sibility as simple as pass/fail. Denis Anson, director of research and development for the As- sistive Technology Research Institute at Misericordia University displays the ADA-CAT, the first comprehensive kit of its kind, designed to make meeting accessibility requirements set forth by the ADA fool-proof. Accompanied by an online da- tabase component, Anson’s sys- tem is easy for assessment, re- cording and sharing with cli- ents. His hope is that the kit will make compliance with ADA reg- ulations something any contrac- tor, nurse or occupational ther- apist can determine in no time with no in-depth training. Tunkhannock resident among MU cheerleaders raising funds for Komen for the Cure Foundation Misericordia University cheerleaders are raising money for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation by selling pink, “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer,” T-shirts on campus during the month of October. Cheerleaders have sold more than 100 T-shirts so far on cam- pus and have encouraged stu- dents, faculty and staff to wear their shirts to the home football game on Saturday, Oct. 27 against MAC opponent, FDU- Florham. Desiree Goble, an elemen- tary education major from Tunkhannock, is a member of the Misericordia University cheerleading squad. =e Members of the Metz family pose for a picture after the John and Mary Metz Field House was officially dedicated by Misericordia University on Sept. 29. From left, first row, are Susan Metz, Kaitlyn Metz, Ashley Metz, Marie Lauck. Second row, Jeff Metz Jr., Jeff Metz, Mary Metz, John Metz, Maureen Gallagher, John Metz Jr. and Roberta Nemo. Metz family joins groundbreaking The Misericordia Universi- ty community officially dedi- cated the John and Mary Metz Field House, the newest addition to Misericordia’s growing campus, on Satur- day, Sept. 29 to acknowledge the significant leadership and philanthropy of the couple and their family. The new 21,750-square- foot field house is being named in honor of John C. Metz, chairman of the Board of Trustees, and his wife, Ma- ry, who have both been long- time supporters of the univer- sity and who supplied the leadership gift in the Pursuit for Acclamation Campaign that was undertaken to fund improvements and additions to athletics facilities and resi- dence hall space on campus. Metz Field House is a $4.1 million state-of-the-art facili- ty that includes athletic train- ing rooms, expanded locker facilities for men’s and wom- en’s field sports, team meet- ing rooms, a weight room, showers rooms and public restrooms. A $3 million state grant helped to partially fund the new construction, which is located between Mangels- dorf Field and the newly-con- structed baseball diamond, which will be named in honor of the Robert Tambur family. The Pursuit for Acclama- tion Campaign supported more than $14 million of in- vestments in campus infras- tructure, including Tambur Field, Metz Field House, Mi- chael and Tina MacDowell Hall, Mary Ellen “Mac” McGeehan Field and an ex- panded fitness center in the Anderson Sports and Health Center. Mr. Metz is the executive chairman of Metz Culinary Management in Dallas, which manages food services for school districts, colleges and universities, corporate clients and major hospitals. In addition, his company, Northeast Restaurant Group, Inc., operates mary franchise locations for national brands such as Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Wolfgang Puck Ex- press and T.G.I. Friday's. He has been a member of the Misericordia Universi Board of Trustees since 19 CHURCH BRIEFS Dallas Baptist offers study program Dallas Baptist Church has started a six-week study called “Faith in Motion” that meets at 9:15 and 11 a.m. every Sunday at the church, corner of route 415 and Briarcrest Road in Dallas. The program includes teach- ing by pastor Dr. Jerry Branch. The video screenplay was writ- ten by Kristi Weed, church member. For more information, call the church office at 639-5099. Spanish Bible Study every Sunday Back Mountain Harvest Assembly offers a Spanish Bible Study from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. every Sunday at the church, 340 Carverton Road, Trucksville. For more information, call the church office at 696-1128 or Luis/Stefano Rosario at 706- 1005. “Trunk or Treat at SUMC Shavertown United Metho- dist Church, 163 N Pioneer Ave., will hold its annual Trunk or Treat from 5:30 to 7 p.m. today, Oct. 21 in the church parking lot. Church members will deco- rate their cars and the children are invited to come dressed in their costumes and “trick or treat’ at the trunks of the cars. MU prof will discuss Alzheimer’s The “Modernization of Alz- heimer’s” seminar will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 24 at the Irem Clubhouse, 64 Ridgway Drive, Dallas. Professor James Siberski, assistant professor of gerontol- ogy at Misericordia University, will explain the aspects of Alzheimer’s disease which have evolved throughout the past year, including new treatments, tests and definitions. For more information, visit www.masonicvillagespa.org. Ham dinner slated A ham dinner will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27 at Alderson United Methodist Church, Pole 108, Lakeside Drive, Harveys Lake. Takeouts will be available. The menu consists of baked ham, scalloped potatoes, vege- table, applesauce, rolls and butterpie and beverage. Tickets, available at the door are $8 for adults and $4 for children. For more information, call Nancy at 639-5688 or Barb at 639-5496. Family Halloween Party canceled A Family Halloween Party scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 28 at the Outlet Free Methodist Church in Harveys Lake has been canceled. For more information, call Sandra Serhan at 639-3299. “Trunk or Treat’ at LUMC The Lehman-Idetown United Methodist Church will hold a “Trunk or Treat” from noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28 in the church parking lot , Moun- tain View Drive, Lehman. The event is open to the public and offers safe trick or treating for kids and fun for thewhole family. Chicken dinner set A baked chicken breast din- ner will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3 at the Noxen Untied Methodist Church, Route 29. Cost is $8 for a full dinner CONCERN Continued from Page 1 council why the Luzerne County Council had granted permission to have the issue of the police sta- tion placed on the November bal- lot and then rescinded that deci- sion. Council members ex- plained that state officials no longer allow matters of public opinion on a ballot. Dwyer also expressed concern over a special meeting held last week, indicating that 5 p.m. was not the proper time to hold a pub- lic meeting, since many residents are working at that time. She also asked council to provide more than 24 hours notice when calling a special meeting. Council member Francis Kop- ko responded, saying there were two resignations in the police de- partment and the meeting was held so council could fill those po- sitions as quickly as possible. Finally, residents Dave and Do- ra Abod expressed their concerns on zoning code enforcements at the lake. The Abods provided photos of a neighbor’s dock con- struction and expressed they feel the borough zoning office is prac- ticing targeted enforcement of the codes. The Abods claim their neighbor’s dock is not being built according to the proposal and is not respecting an ordinance that requires the dock to be 10 feet from their property line. Council informed the Abods that this is a zoning matter over which it has no jurisdiction. Council member Thomas Keh- ler, however, promised to discuss the issue with the borough zon- ing officer. Dave Abod said he had tried to reach the zoning office but no one has returned calls. Kehler had no report for his newly-appointed position as liais- on to the zoning office but said he will have one prepared for next month. He did clarify that his po- sition is meant as a bridge be- tween offices to ensure commu- nication, but that zoning matters should still be taken to the zoning office. Councilmember Boyd Barber reported that the road equipment is being repaired and prepped for the coming winter months. Councilmember Amy Wil liams informed council that the Lake-Noxen Elementary School practiced a fire drill last week with a total evacuation time of 1 minute, 44 seconds. The drill in- cluded intentionally blocking the escape route for the third and fourth-graders, forcing them to practice taking an alternate route. Mayor Clarence Hogan re- minded everyone that the bor- ough’s Halloween party will be held from 2 to 5p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27. Participants should bring their own pumpkins and carving tools. Judging will begin at 4:30 p.m. The next Harveys Lake Bor- ough council meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 20 in the borough building. consisting of chicken breast, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, vegetables, cabbage salad, rolls and butter, beverag- es and homemade pie. Takeouts and seating are available. Election Day Café set for Nov. 6 Members of Trucksville United Methodist Church will once again open an Election Day Café from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 6 at the church, 40 Knob Hill Road, Trucksville. The menu will include hot and cold beverages; donuts, sticky buns, brownies and cookies; sandwiches, home- made soups and chili; hot dogs and wimpies. A freshly-pre- pared Lunch-to-Go can be ready in just minutes any time during the day. The café, which is complete- ly handicap accessible, has plenty of seating with table service if preferred. Proceeds will benefit Mother Teresa’s Haven, previously known as V.I.S.I.O.N. Craft show at Trucksville Methodist A Curiosity, Antiques & Crafts Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Now. 10 at the Trucksville United Metho- dist Church, 40 Knob Hill Road, Trucksville, off Route 309 at Carverton Road. The event will feature a Christmas market,collectibles, fine antiques, crafts, lunch and a bake sale. Proceeds will bene- fit the church’s mission project. Vendors are asked to call Noreen at 239-2348. Men's club plans chicken dinner The Men's Club of Trinity Presbyterian Church will spon- sor a chicken and biscuit din- ner including homemade des- serts and beverages from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10 in the fellowship hall at the rear of the church, 105 Irem Road, Dallas. Takeouts will be available at 4 p.m. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children. Tickets may be purchased in advance by calling the church office at 675-3131 or at the door. Lake-Lehman sophomores Sarah Litchman and Anna DeFranco competed in a recycled fashion design competition called Project Innovate, the objective of which was to create high fashion using re-purposed materials. From left, are DeFranco, Lindsey Robin and Litchman. Students take part In design contest Lake-Lehman sophomores Sa- rah Litchman and Anna DeFran- co competed in arecycled fashion design competition called Pro- ject Innovate, the objective of which was to create high fashion using re-purposed materials The competition was held at the Pennsylvania Art Education Association’s annual conference on Oct. 6 in Harrisburg. Judges included former Pro- ject Runway contestant Pamela Ptak, whom Litchman and De- Franco had the opportunity to meet and ask questions of regard- ing what it takes to pursue a ca- reer in fashion. The Lake-Lehman girls de- signed a dress using ablack table- cloth and old CDs. Accessories included wine cork shoes and a handbag made of wallpaper, soda tabs and duct tape were designed by elementary students at Leh- man-Jackson. The girls recruited Lindsey Robin, an art student from Kutz- town University, to be their mod- el. The project was completed un- der the supervision of art teach- ers Jenna Casaldi and Selena Mazzella. Seven years old Michael Cumbo, son of Mike and Debbie Cumbo, of Dallas, celebrated his seventh birthday on Oct. 18. He is a grandson of Le- onard and Linda Kozick, of Dal- las; Florence Cumbo, of West Pittston; and the late Leonard Cumbeo. ® ge ws SE { ; J ! ! mip a gmt Sg Ee E -—
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