PAGE 4 THE DALLAS POST Sunday, November 11, 2012 Rank of Eagle Scout earned by Dallas senio® Troop honors scout’s dedication Dylan James Pilger, a member of Boy Scout Troop 281 of Dallas, attained the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Scouting, on Oct. 19, 2011. An Eagle Scout Court of Honor was held on Sunday, Aug. 19 at the Trinity Presbyterian Church in Dallas and a dinner at Apple- tree Terrace, Newberry Estates, Dallas, to honor Pilger for his achievement. Dylan has become the 138th Eagle Scout of Troop 281. For his Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project, Pilger refur- bished the playground at the Trinity Presbyterian Church and Learning Center. He had to orga- nize, plan and oversee the full project. He also did a fundraiser selling first-aid kits to help with the cost of materials for his project. The playground was completely re- moved and rebuilt by adding new gravel ground cover, PVC piping for the framed area, 10 additional Dylan James Pilger. feet to give the children more playing area and rubber mulch for the final covering. Pilger started Scouting in Pack 281 in Dallas as a Tiger Cub in 2001. As a Cub Scout, he earned his Protestant Award God and Me and God and Family. He has also earned his Boy Scout Protes- tant Award. In 2006, he bridged over into Boy Scout Troop 281 in Dallas, earning his Arrow of Light Award, the highest award in Cub Scouts. As a Boy Scout, Pilger has held CIVIC BRIEFS Legion auxiliary holds apparel sale The Dallas American Legion Post 672 Ladies Auxiliary is holding a spirit wear sale. Sam- ples are displayed in the club. Apparel being offered in- cludes navy blue hoodies with white lettering, navy, grey or white long sleeve, short of v- neck tees in small, medium large, 2X or 3X. To place orders, call 239-4896. Spaghetti dinner benefits WVCA The Rotary Club of Wilkes- Barre will hold a spaghetti din- ner from noon to 3 p.m. today, Nov. 11 at Genetti’s in Wilkes- Barre to benefit the Wyoming Valley Children’s Association. Tickets are $8 adults and $4 for children 12 years of age and under. Take outs are welcome. Tickets can be purchased at the door or advance from any Ro- tary Club member. Call 262- 2973 to reserve tickets. SLIC at DHS plans Vet's Day program The Student Leadership in Civics Club at Dallas High School will host a Veteran’s Day ceremony in honor of local veterans at 1 p.m. today, Nov. 11 at the Dallas High School. Stu- dents will moderate a question- answer format discussion with a panel of veterans. Coast Guard vets to meet The NEPA Coast Guard Veter- ans Association will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at the Dallas American Legion Post on the Dallas Highway. Guest speaker will be Karen Hazleton, CPA. For more in- formation, call Neil Morrison at 288-6817. Eastern Star plans holiday gift sale The 20th Annual Eastern Star Craft and Holiday Gift Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17 at the Eastern Star hall, foster Street and Woodlawn Avenue, Dallas. Ven- dors are wanted. Cost is $15 per table with an 8-foot table provid- ed. Eastern Star members will sérve lunch featuring home- made soups, whimpies, hog dogs, haluski and dessert. Welsh cookies will be for sale. Chicken noodle and vegetable beef soup can be pre-ordered for $6 a quart by Monday, Nov. 12. For more information, call Diane Corby at 675-4893. Players plan holiday show The Music Box Players will perform the holiday classic, “It’s A Wonderful Life the Live Radio Play” Thursdays through Sun- days from Nov. 24 through Dec. 16 at the Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville. For reservations, call 283-2195. Music Box sets auditions for ‘Annie’ The Music Box Players will hold auditions for “Annie” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 26 for girls ages 6 to 13, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. for adults (ages 13 and over) and from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 27 for adults at the Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville. All roles are open. All who audition should prepare a brief song. An accompanist will be provided. Performance dates are Fridays through Sundays, Feb.1-24, 2013. There is no fee to partici- pate in this production leadership positions in the troop as Den Chief with Pack 281, Pa- trol Leader, Assistant Patrol Leader and Senior Patrol Leader. He has also been the Troop Rep- resentative of the Order of the Ar- row for four years. He is a member of the Order of the Arrow, Lowwapaneu Lodge 191. He was also the Brotherhood Chairman for the Lodge and ac- quired numerous hours of com- munity service, earning 65 merit badges. Pilger has attended many sum- mer camps at Camp Trexler, Res- ica Falls, Goose Pond, Bashore and Acahela. He has participated in the Memorial Day Parade, placement of flags at Chapel Lawn, fall and spring camporees, Vision, ringing the bell for Salva- tion Army, visits at the Meadow Nursing Home during the holi- days and participated in Veterans Day recognition at Misercordia University. He has also enjoyed high ad- ventures with Troop 281 which included hiking the Appalachian Trail, Loyalsock Trail, Hawk Mountain, backpacking Mt. Washington in New Hampshire, Mt. Katadin in Maine, whitewa- ter rafting on the Kennebec River in Maine and the Penobscot Riv- er and the Rio Grande in Arizona. He has also skied on Mt. Snow in Vermont, hiked and camped Gettsyburg, taken canoe trips, camped along the Susquehanna River and cave in Pennsylvania. His most recent trip was to Phil- mont Scout Ranch in New Mex- ico where he camped and back- packed and did a 50-mile hike to earn a special patch to wear with his uniform. A senior at Dallas High School, Pilger plays baseball for the Dal- las High School team and for the Back Mountain American Legion and plays ice hockey with the Back Mountain Blackhawks. He is a member of the Trinity Pres- byterian Church in Dallas. Pilger is the son of Robert and HOME INSURANCE CUSTOM-BUILT JUST FOR YOU NEW ALLSTATE HOUSE & HOME Pay for only the protection you need. With a wide variety of options, | can help customize a policy just for your home. Plus, get money-saving discounts for new or first-time homebuyers, paying your bill SHARLENE BITTNER (570) 283-8300 Luzerne Shopping Center ® Luzerne sbittner@allstate.com lly and more. Call me today! Allstate. Ato ox Wo ot Subject to terms, conditions and availability. 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