Vol. 124 No. 28
THE BACK MOUNTAIN'S NEWSPAPER SINCE 1889
September 15 - 21, 2013
The
DALLAS POST .
WILKES-BARRE, PA.
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AN EDITION OF THE TIMES LEADER
Kelci Gibbons, killed last year in car accident,
will be remembered during Oct. 6 event
SUSAN DENNEY
Dallas Post Correspondent
The Gibbons family of Dallas
was changed forever last sum-
mer when daughter Kelci was
tragically killed in a car acci-
dent on Route 487. A bright
and happy spirit, Kelci is now
sorely missed by her parents
Ray and Kelly, older brother
Brian and twin sister Michelle.
.. Kelci was well-known in the
k Mountain area. She and
Wor twin sister served as left
and right midfielders on the
2007 Dallas High School soc-
cer team which won the state
championship.
The family now wants to cre-
ate something good to honor
Kelci’s memory.
The Kelci Ever After
Inaugural 6K and 2K Memory
Walk will be held on Oct. 6 at
Frances Slocum Park. The race
event begins at 11 a.m. The
entry fee is $20 and includes a
tie-dye t-shirt.
The memory walk is a reflec-
tion of things that Kelci loved.
Kelci loved tie-dye and peace
symbols and enjoyed the out-
doors.
The event will include a flat
6K trail and road run along the
lake shore and an easy 2K walk
on a level path.
Those interested can reg-
ister online at www.kelcigib-
bons.com or register the day
of the event. Registration on
the day will begin at 9 a.m. and
close at 10:40 a.m.
Awards for the top three male
Kelci Gibbons will be remembered during a walk on Oct. 6.
and female finishers as well as
awards in a number of age cat-
egories will be presented.
The family chose Frances
Slocum Park for the memory
walk because it was one of
Kelci’s favorite places. And
Kelly Gibbons said, “She loved
fall, too.”
Kelly Gibbons said the event
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is important to the family.
“We don’t have birthdays or
Christmas to give things to
Kelci. We wanted something
positive to give to her.”
The family wants to cel-
ebrate Kelci’s life and to raise
funds for a scholarship in her
memory. The scholarship will
be awarded to a student at
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Lake-Lehman or Dallas High
School. The family also has
plans to sponsor a local youth
soccer team with funds raised
because soccer was so impor-
tant in Kelci’s life.
There will be chances for gift
certificates as well as raffles,
food and music during the
memory walk.
“We have planned a very
peaceful and fun event,” Kelly
explained.
The family hopes that Kelci’s
friends and supporters will
turn out for the event. “We
would just like a huge amount
alking in Si o Beto
in Those interested
com or fIogiter tt the day of
of community support,” Kelly
said.
Those wishing to honor
someone they have lost can
purchase a tribute poster as
well. Kelly said the event was
not just about their family.
“Everybody has someone that
they've loved and lost. They
can walk in memory of that
person.”
Gibbons said of Kelci’s
death, “You can’t control what
you're given.” But she said of
the memory walk, “We're try-
ing to make the best of a situa-
tion that has no best.”
New turf will be dedicated on Sept. 20
SUSAN DENNEY
Dallas Post Correspondent
The Lake-Lehman School Board
announced that the district’s new
turf will be dedicated at 6:30 p.m. on
Sept. 20 before the football team’s
game against Holy Redeemer.
The new field will also be the site
for the UNICO All-Star Game on
Wednesday, Nov. 27.
The board accepted with regret
the resignation of human resources
director Jacqueline McHale. Board
president Mark Kornoski said after
the meeting that a search has not
yet begun for her replacement.
The board also accepted the res-
ignation of Jenilee Kukuchka as an
elementary music teacher.
Nutrition, Inc., the district’s food
service provider, presented a dem-
onstration about the new Farm to
Fork program which includes local-
ly-grown produce in the menus in
school cafeterias. The group also
presented a monthly plan which
will introduce international foods
for tasting.
The district will hold open houses
on the following schedule: Sept. 16
at the Junior-Senior High School,
Sept. 17 at Lake Noxen Elementary,
Sept. 18 at Lehman-Jackson
Elementary and Sept. 19 at Ross
Elementary.
The next board meeting will be
at 7 p.m. on Oct. 14 at the Lake-
Lehman Junior-Senior High School.
CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK | FOR THE DLALAS POST
Zachary Smith tries to eat a donut on a string without touching it with his hands at the Lake-
Noxen Elementary School Carnival.
CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK | FOR THE DALLAS POST
Connor Allabaugh enjoys his slide through this amusement at the Lake-Noxen Elementary
School Carnival.
Anna Christian, left, was first runner-up and Christianna Barrera was named 2013 Luzerne County Fair Princess.
Luzerne County Fair Princess crowned
The 2013 Luzerne County Fair Princess was crowned
at the fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 7.
Contestants, ranging from 4 to 6 years old and resid-
ing in Luzerne County, dressed in their favorite party
dresses and told a little bit about themselves.
Christianna Barrera, of Plains, won the title and will
take part in community events during the year as the
2013 Luzerne County Fair Princess. Runner-up was
Anna Christian, of Wapwallopen.
All contestants received flowers sponsored by
Kimberly Floral, Dallas, and goody bags.
Last year’s Princess, Carly Yoder, of Dallas, helped
crown the new princess. Brooke Evans, 2013 Luzerne
County Fair Queen, was Mistress of Ceremonies.
Special guests included 2013 PA State Fair Queen
Rhonda Carl, 2013 Miss PA Junior Teen Queen
Madonna Mantione and 2013 Schuykill County Fair
Queen Rachael Naradko.
Judges were Bryn Harvey (2007 Luzerne County Fair
Queen), Nicole Clemson (2009 PA State Fair Queen),
Krista Paluski (2009 Luzerne County Fair Queen)
and Kimm Landmesser (owner/operator online paper
crafting business.)
Trudy Clemson is chairperson of the Luzerne County
Fair Princess Committee with members Judy Harvey,
Krista Paluski and Bryn Harvey.
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CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK | FOR THE DALLAS POST
Dancing Gangman style at the Lake-Noxen Elementary School carnival are Grant Pryor, left,
Plenty of fun
at Lake-Noxen PTO Carnival
The Annual Parent-Teacher Organization Carnival was held Sept. 6 at the
Lake-Noxen Elementary School. Students enjoyed all kinds of games and
refreshments, compliments of the PTO.
Those involved in the 2013 Luzerne County Fair Princess Contest
are, from left, first row, Kyleigh Cicacci, Apalonia Passetti, 2013
Princess Christianna Barrera, 1st RunnerUp Anna Christian, Kyra
Blaine and 2012 Princess Carly Yoder. Second row, Sage Morgan,
Abigale Baluski, Chastity Basara, Abigail Killian, Natalie Geiser,
Elyzabeth Palmer, Savannah
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Remus, Arabella Woznikaitis
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and Alaina Raspen. Third row,
Bryn Harvey, Krista Paluski,
Nicole Clemson, Trudy Clemson,
Kimm Landmesser, Rhonda Carl,
Brooke Evans, Rachael Naradko
and Madonna Mantione.
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