lS A ec Wo i tv i EA A al Sunday, October 27, 2013 THE DALLAS POST Young girls meet to build self-confidence and more Ew Us Girls’ is a free non-denominational informal social group for girls to help them enhance self-awareness CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK Dallas Post Correspondent Carol Hadsall chuck- les and says she used to do the gardening at her church but, now, she cul- tivates girls instead. Hadsall is the origina- tor of “Just Us Girls,” a free non-denominational informal social group for girls, which meets at the Dickson Educational Facility at the Trucksville Methodist Church once a month to enhance self- awareness. The group is divided into two age groups, a younger group for girls in grades first through third and an older group for girls in fourth through Madison Kaufer, Emma Hastings, Abby Hastings and Jensen Meade perform for a group of younger girls during a meeting of ‘Just Us Girls, a program designed to build self-confidence. HARVEYS LAKE BOROUGH Residents encouraged to volunteer with EAC SUSAN BETTINGER Dallas Post Correspondent Megan Sgarlat-Prynn, vice chairperson of the Harveys Lake Environmental Advisory Council (EAC), made an announcement at the Oct. 16 Harveys Lake Borough Council meeting that there are currently two vacancies on the EAC. The EAC advises bor ough officials on environ- mental policies and issues. The members serve without compensation for three-year terms. EAC meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month in the the borough's Municipal Authority build- ing. Meetings are open to the public. Any Harveys Lake resident or property owner who has an interest in the borough's environmental issues and concerns is asked to contact the borough's secretary Susan Sutton at 570-639-3300 for more details on becoming a member of the EAC. In other matters ... ¥'* Council has approved the contract renewal of Police Chief Charles Musial for 2014-2016. Musial, along with the borough's police offi- cers, will receive a 3% raise per year. Beginning in 2014, Musial’s yearly salary will be $53,107. * Musial announced that 16 cars have recently been burglarized within the bor- ough. Along with Mayor Clarence Hogan, Musial urges residents to keep their car doors locked. Mary Jo Alcott, of Lakeside Drive, asked coun- cil for a response as to why “nothing has been done” regarding the situation of a dispute that she and her husband, Jeffrey, have with neighbors, Fran and Margaret Kopko. 16 Carverton Rd, Trucksville » 570-696-2100 Mon - Thurs 4pm-10pm » Friday 11am-11pm Saturday 12:30pm-11pm » Sunday 2pm-10pm Alcott has asked the bor- ough to force the Kopkos to remove a fence that Fran Kopko stated he placed on his property because the Algotts have propane tanks on his property. Kopko, who has lived at the address for the past 43 years, further stated that the situation leaves him with a liability issue. Alcott stated at the meet ing that the Kopkos’ roof had fallen as a result of neglect. Kopko replied that he had the roof taken down himself and had been issued the permit for the work in August of this year. Borough Solicitor Charles Mc Cormick explained to Algott that “if any action needs to be taken (regard- ing the accusations of the dispute) the zoning offi- cer will handle the matter within a week to 10 days.” Mc Cormick also added that “there are no clear violations” on the Kopkos’ property. * Council approved JP Mascaro as the borough's trash collector with a 3-year contract at the rate of $788,652. Additional stickers are available at $3.25, bulk stickers at $22.50, and one alter nate annual household collection at a cost of $9,216 * Council approved the Geisinger Health Plan as the borough's health plan at a cost of $56,250.84, a sav- ings of $14,000 under the Affordable Health Care Act. The Harveys Lake Halloween Pumpkin Carving Contest will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 19 Lakeside Drive, near Pole 1. Participants only need to bring their own pumpkin as utensils will be provided. For more information, contact Patti at 570-762-2832. The next council meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 19. sixth grade but the groups intermingle with a pur- pose. Four years ago, Hadsall responded to what she and other women in the church saw as a lack of confidence exhibited by young girls and said, “I just had an itch for this.” A former Girl Scout mother herself, she effi ciently organizes the two- hour long meeting. This year’s theme is the “Wizard of Oz.” The girls will watch the “Oz” movie, sing songs from the play and, most importantly, talk about the characters in the pro- duction and themes such as good and evil, uncon- ditional love, courage and false hope. At this first meet- ing of the year, the girls immediately latched onto the movie - many know- ing all the songs. Emma Learning on the farm Graham Academy stuffed handfuls of hay into the belly of a scarecrow to frighten off hawks as part of their experi- ential education program Oct. 18 at The Land at Hillside Farms in Shavertown. Students tried to help Dandy the Donkey with its separation anxiety while others studied traffic flow after they posted a “Caution sign along Hillside Road. Students tried to apply theories they formulated in the classroom to everyday challeng- Children Learning” es at Hillside Farms. Each month, students from the special education school travel to Hillside Farms to learn about farm life, farm animals and the tools and equipment used by farmers for planting and harvesting. This Hastings opened the pro- gram by singing a cappella a version of ‘Over the Rainbow’ and Mckenna Dolan offered to bring her violin to the next meeting to play some of the songs. Hadsall works hard to keep the girls interested and the program flows very quickly. Nothing went unno- ticed as the younger girls ogled the older girls’ tal- ent and confidence. And that’s exactly the experi- ence that Hadsall has in mind for the girls. “There are so many Aha! moments here. This is a self-esteem program.” If they hear it a thou- sand times from a parent, it doesn’t count. But when they hear it from another girl, that they are not the only ones going through a tough situation or to try something new, it’s meaningful,” Hadsall says. students The at the Farm. LEHMAN TOWNSHIP Due to recent shooting, supervisors vote to beef up security CAMILLE FIOTI Dallas Post Correspondent In light of shootings at a Ross Township, Monroe County, municipal meet- ing in August, the board of supervisors voted on Oct. 21 to begin a project to improve safety at the municipal building. Board Chairman Dave Sutton expects the project to cost roughly $12,000. Mountain Stream Construction will begin work before the end of the year, Sutton said. “Based on what happened, we felt we needed to address that,” he said. The project will include installing a glass, bank teller-type window at the front office and putting a lock on the second set of glass doors in the entry- way. Township secre- tary and office manager Marian DeAngelis will have the ability to unlock the door from her desk. In another matter, Sutton said the residents living in the Oak Hill subdivision won't have to pay their sewer bills next year due to a surplus in the Municipal Authority fund. : The township dis- solved the authority last April and the Dallas Area Municipal Authority took over operations, leaving a fund surplus, which is cur- recent trip involved finding solu- tions to challenges farmers regu- larly face as they raise and care for their livestock. school its the farm as science enrichment curriculum that works in conjunction with Hillside’s agricultural education programs. Graham Academy teachers and Hillside Farms staff work together to devise experiential education lesson plans for the students which are presented before each trip so that classes can study it, discuss it and be prepared when they arrive Hadsall mingles the main theme and intro- duction with sessions for seasonal crafts, cooking and there is always time for conversation and what- ever is on the minds of the girls. “It’s very laid back. If we get on a topic that the girls seem interested in, we go with it, wherever it goes,” said Hadsall. Maddie Strutko, a young teen who has been with the program for three years, likes to help the younger girls with their problems and self-confi- dence. Asked about her own self-confidence, she said, “I never think about what people think. I'm just Charlotte Bartizek photos | For The Dallas Post Mckenna Dolan, Liz Hodle, Maddie Strutko, Gwen Martin and Skyler Hadsall work together in the kitchen during a Just Us Girls’ night in Trucksville. ps Gwen Martin lets her artistic talent shine decorsting pumpkins at a ‘Just Us Girls’ night. me.” Carol Hadsall lives in Trucksville with her husband, Bruce, and has raised two children Laura and Ray Hadsall. Call 570- 690-7295 for more infor- mation about the program. vis- part of its Although the Graham Academy has been visiting Hillside Farms for several years, this is the first year in which the two groups collaborat- ed on experiential farm curriculum. rently at about $120,000. Oak Hill residents received a reduction in their sewer bills this year due to the surplus. The board pointed out the township would only pay next year’s sewer bills for Oak Hill residents who are current on this year’s bill. Treasurer Alvin Cragle announced that next year’s increase in the township’s Blue Cross coverage for town- ship employees is only 1.1 percent due to a decrease in usage from last year. Cragle said the township may receive a refund in premiums if the low usage continues. TAKE THE TEST! November 16, 2013 I'm definitely more confident since | began attending Sem. I've found teachers and friends who encourage me to take on leadership roles Elale B-3 Salle] my interests. - Nada Bader "14 Upper School Recipient SCHOLARSHIP To learn more call 570-270-2160 or visit us online at AAAYOVE TT Te ET TT ET VAT TR EV CR ER ET The savings will allow the township to provide vision benefits for town- ship employees and their families, Sutton added. Submitted photo Graham Academy teacher Vanessa Dawley helps her students make scare- crows to ward off hawks at The Land at Hillside Farms in Shavertown. 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