SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2013 THE DALLAS POST PAGE 3A BACK MOUNTAIN BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: EMBELLISH Home decor shop ‘an accumulation of Elizabeth Baumeister Ibaumeister@theabingtonjournal.com When Connie Dorrance opened Embellish, a home accents store at 12 Main St. in Dallas three years this October, her mission was le: to bring unique items for sale into the area. So far, she said, her customers let her know with constant feedback that she’s been successful at attain- ing that goal. “I enjoy the people,” Dorrance said, “and the people always say they are glad I brought the store to the Back Mountain.” Dorrance previously worked 28 years on the other end of the busi- ness world, wholesale. She then decided it was time for a change and opened her own business, Embellish, in retail. Her husband, Ed, is retired and helps with light- ing at the store. When a customer enters the shop, he or she is greeted with an array of warm colors, soft music and a diverse selection of products - everything from tiny trinkets to garden statues, from contemporary to traditional and in between. Dorrance described the store as “an accumulation of the senses” with a “comfortable feel.” “I try to make it as eclectic as I can,” she said. “I try to have some- thing for everyone, not only in the products, but the prices.” She said the business also strives for positive community involve- ment, contributing to and sup- porting various organizations such as the Back Mountain Memorial Library Auction, the Dallas Harvest Festival, Misericordia University, North Branch Land Trust and sev- eral small fundraisers throughout the year. Her advice to other local busi- ness owners is to simply love what you do. And to those who may be considering setting up shop in the area, she said, “Do so.” “If you love it, do it,” she said. “If you never try, you will miss out on the opportunity.” Connie Dorrance, owner of Embellish, 12 Main St., Dallas, fixes up a display in the shop. Wyoming County receives DEP grant To help further recy- cling efforts, Wyoming County has been awarded a $36,082 state grant under the Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) County Recycling Coordinator Grant Program, announced state Reps. Sandra Major (R-Susquehanna/Wayne/ Wyoming) and Karen Boback (R-Columbia/ Luzerne/Wyoming). “Wyoming County has done an excellent job in increasing its recycling «ts, which helps pre- tb space in our landfills, protect our environment and save energy otherwise spent on waste collection and disposal,” said Major. “This funding will help make sure recycling efforts continue to be available throughout the county.” “While recycling is vital for our environment and for reducing the amount of material that goes into landfills, it is also a sig- nificant economic factor in Pennsylvania because a growing number of our A day at the beach Harveys Lake Beach Association holds Fourth Annual Open House and Art Show dg: Harveys Lake ch Association helds its Fourth Annual Open House and Arts on the Beach on June 23. There were artists, antiques, books and stamp collec- tions, pottery, jewelry and purses, dolls, crafts, painting on glass, art and poetry books, carica- tures, Avon representa- tives, refreshments and swimming - something for everyone to enjoy the beautiful day provided by Mother Nature. industries and businesses are either directly or indi- rectly involved with recy- cling, with more products being produced with recy- cled material every year,” said Boback. The grant will be used for the reimbursement of 50 percent of the county recycling coordinator’s sal- ary and expenses. Typical duties of the county recycling coordina- tor include, but are not lim- ited to: + Development of recy- cling public education pro- grams. - Assistance to munici- palities in development of recycling programs. + Assistance to munici- palities in the preparation of recycling grant applica- tions. + Assistance in selection of materials to be recycled. + Identification of oppor- tunities for inter-municipal cooperation. Collecting recycling program data and reporting the information to DEP. senses’ MEET THE OWNER: CONNIE esidence: Dallas Hobbies: Decorating and gardening Favorite flower: Hydran- a Best colors for room decoration: Neutral Lo Connie Dorrance, owner of Embellish, stands among displays in the shop. Elizabeth Baumeister | The Dallas Post RRs 2] Diggin’ into reading The “Dig into READING!” summer reading program at the Back Mountain Memorial Library kicked off with a “Dig Into DIGGERS!” program on June 17. Chad Honeywell, of CB & AES Honeywell Construction j in Sweet Valley, took a | big piece of construction equipment to the library =) grounds and showed chil- § dren how it works and why and when it is used. Trent Gaus, of Harveys Lake, gets a lesson in heavy equipment operation from Chad Honeywell Sr., of CB Construction in Sweet Valley, who brought his machinery to the Back Mountain Memorial Library grounds to demonstrate and begin the sum- mer reading program called “Dig into Reading!” Ea CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK | THE DALLAS POST Chad Honeywell Sr., of CB Construction in Sweet Valley, brought his machinery to the Back Mountain Memorial Library grounds to demonstrate, read and begin the summer reading program called “Dig into Reading!” | Lucy Honeywellof | Sweet Valley, puts on her hard hat and gets ready for a heavy quipt- ment construction demonstration at the Back Mountain Memorial Library's summer “Dig into Reading!” pro- | gram. AR RS ic CHARLOTTE BART members. IZEK Lisa Cleaver teaches Brandon Cleaver a few strokes at the Harveys Lake Beach Club Annual Open House for new / FOR THE DALLAS POST 2 A environment. Many Kingston Township Board of Supervisors donate to Dallas High School Parent Teacher Student Organization Lock-In The Kingston Township Board of Supervisors presented a $250 donation to the Dallas High School Parent Teacher Student «+ Organization Graduation 2013 | Lock-in to help support the all- night party held for the graduat- § ing class of 2013. The event is designed to pro- vide a safe drug and alcohol free party for the high school seniors on graduation night. activities including food, enter- tainment, prizes and games are planned to allow the senior class The Kingston Township Board of Supervisors presented a $250 donation to the Dallas High School to have a final night together Parent Teacher Student Organization Graduation 2013 Lock-in. From left, are Supervisor Frank Natitus, with their classmates in a safe Supervisor Sam Barbose, 2013 Lock-In Committee Chairpersons Trudy McAndrew and Donna Kon, Chairman Jeffrey Box, Vice-Chairman Shirley Moyer and Supervisor James Reino. 44 ATR
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