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Wyoming Seminary Lower School students Present contribution to�Guyana boys school�

Seen during the meeting are, from left: Josiah Cottle, eighth grade,�Kingston, White Team member; Gabriel Pascal, eighth grade, Forty�Fort, White Team co-leader; Sister Julie Matthews, RSM, St. John�Bosco Orphanage and Academy director; and Grace Leahy, eighth�grade, Bear Creek Village, White Team co-leader.�

Wyoming Seminary Lower School students recently supported a fund�drive to benefit the St. John Bosco Orphanage and Academy in Plaisance,�Guyana. Students on the school’s White Team organized a “Fall Sports�Play Day” and invited members of the field hockey, soccer and cross-�country teams to play each other in cross-over games. Nearly 80 students�took part in the event. The White Team raised $300 in player and specta-�tor donations, enough to pay for the annual tuition for one boy to attend�the Academy, a school for grades nursery through sixth grade. Sister Juli�Matthews, RSM, orphanage and academy director, met with the White�team leaders to learn about their project and accept the donation.�

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Citizens Bank and its employees recently donated�holiday stockings filled with presents for students�and their children enrolled in the Ruth Matthews�Bourger Women with Children Program at Miseri-�cordia University. Participating in the presentation,�from left, are Judith Ellis, manager, corporate, gov-�ernment and foundation relations, Misericordia Uni-�versity; Donna Farrell, senior vice president, Citizens�Bank; Vicki Austin, director, Misericordia University�Women with Children Program; Joan Hilburt, vice�president, Citizens Bank; and Carolyn Connell, vice�president, Citizens Bank.�

Representatives of Citizens Bank recently presented holiday stock-�ings filled with gifts for the students and children enrolled in the�Ruth Matthews Bourger Women with Children Program at Miseri-�cordia University.�

Citizens Bank purchased stockings and the bank’s employees do-�nated items for the eight girls, two boys and nine single mothers in�the novel educational program at Misericordia University. The�stockings were stuffed with crayons, coloring books, toys, clothing�items, and toiletry items.�

The Ruth Matthews Bourger Women with Children Program at�Misericordia University was established in 2000 to provide support�to women and their children by helping them realize their full po-�tential through higher education. The program was designed to pro-�vide support, services, housing and financial aid for academically�qualified single mothers of any age who are determined to com-�plete their undergraduate degree. The program affords academically�eligible single mothers an opportunity to attend college while living�on campus with children.�

The program has grown steadily from a pilot project to a successful�education model. Due to limited facilities and funding, enrollment�is capped at 10 adults and 20 children, falling well short of the de-�mand. A waiting list is maintained and eligible women are inter-�viewed as openings become available. Funding is primarily derived�through grants from private foundations, corporations and contribu-�tions from civic groups and individuals. Misericordia University�features two homes on the lower campus that are dedicated to the�program – the Pauly House and the Rasmussen House/Rosary Hall.�

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Some of the members that participated in this project are�left to right, Rosalie Kolesar, Violet Loyack, Esther Paratore,�Jean Dydynski, Pat Rambus and Nancy Eble.�

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The Misericordia University Teacher Education Department honored�five regional educators for excellence in education at a reception during�American Education Week. Participating in the awards presentation,�from left, are Joanne Yanchick, Evans Falls Elementary School; Miseri-�cordia student Elizabeth Borel, Wyalusing, Pa.; Misericordia University�Assistant Professor Michele Brague, M.Ed., director of student teaching�and field experience; Jean Marie Radle, Wyoming Area School District;�Misericordia student Elizabeth Klee, Shillington, Pa.; Kerri Ann Man-�ning, Adventures in Learning; Mary L. Gilson, Wallenpaupack Area�High School; Misericordia student Andrew C. Casanova, Hawley, Pa.;�Jane Denion, Wyoming Valley Children’s Association; and Misericor-�dia student Amanda Sutton, Kingston, Pa.�

Three teachers were presented Excellence in Teaching�awards and recognized for�their work with Misericordia student teachers on assignment in the classroom. Those�honored include Jane Denion, a special education teacher at Wyoming Valley�Children’s Association, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; Mary L. Gilson, a teacher at Wallenpau-�pack Area High School, Hawley, Pa.; and Joanne Yanchick, a teacher at Evans Falls�Elementary School, Tunkhannock, Pa. Yanchick is a Misericordia University gradu-�ate who earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education and special education�summa cum laude in 2007.�

In addition, Kerri Manning, a preschool teacher at Adventures in Learning, Dallas,�Pa., was presented with the Outstanding Early Childhood Educator Award for her�excellence in early childhood education.�

A fifth award, the Guardian Angel Award, was given to Joan Marie Radle, a member�of the administrative staff at Wyoming Area School District, Wyoming, Pa., recog-�nizing her assistance to Misericordia University student teachers on assignment in the�district.�

Misericordia University student Andrew Casanova, a math and secondary education�major from Hawley, Pa., nominated Gilson for her award. In his remarks, he thanked�her for being a high school math teacher who supported and fostered his dream of�becoming a mathematics teacher, and one who he could go to for help during his col-�lege years. “Growing up, I struggled with math but always had a love for it. Knowing�my struggles, she always found ways to go above and beyond to keep me from ever�becoming discouraged, even after I stopped being her student,” Casanova said. “That�is what a true teacher is, one who never stops teaching and helping their students,�past or present, achieve success.”�

In her nomination, Misericordia student Elizabeth Klee, an early�and special educa-�tion major from Shillington, Pa., highlighted Manning’s ability to relate to� y�oung�children and get down to their level, even to the point of laying on the floor during�lessons. “She loves her job and thinks of all of her students as her own,” Klee said.�“She is a great person and great teacher.”�

Misericordia elementary education student Amanda Sutton, Kingston, Pa., de-�scribed Denion as having excellent classroom management skills as a teacher of�many special needs children at Wyoming Valley Children’s Association. “Mrs. De-�nion treats her students with respect and in turn, they respect her and one another,”�said Sutton in her nomination paper. “Her lessons are developmentally appropriate,�fun, and taught with such passion that even the adults in the classroom listen in-�tently to what she is teaching.”�

Patricia McCann, RSM, Ed.D., associate professor of teacher education at Miseri-�cordia University, served as coordinator of the event.�

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P�ictured, from the left, are Howard Castor, interclub chair of the Wilkes-�Barre Kiwanis Club; James Mahon, president of the Plymouth Kiwanis�Club; Bernard Gardzalla, director of the Wyoming Valley West Holiday�Chorus; Tiffany Callaio, secretary of the Wyoming Ares Kiwanis Club;�Division 15 Lieutenant Governor Megan Kuffa, a member of the Wyo-�ming Area Kiwanis Club; and�John Tobias, president of the Swoyersville�Kiwanis Club.�

The Plymouth Kiwanis Club hosted a Christmas party at the Shawnee Room of�Happy Pizza in Plymouth on December 19�th�. Party guests were members of the�Plymouth, Swoyersville, Wilkes-Barre and Wyoming Area Kiwanis clubs. A�cocktail hour and festive holiday dinner were followed by seasonal entertainment�provided by the Wyoming Valley West High School Holiday Chorus under the�direction of Bernard Gardzalla. Kiwanians brought new, unwrapped toys which�were subsequently donated to the United States Marine Corps Reserve “Toys for�Tots” project.�

By Alan Stout�Westside Bulletin Correspondent�

Coffee with …�Zubeen Saeed�

Zubeen Saeed is the owner�and operator of the Building�Blocks Learning Center,�which has locations in�Plains, Dallas, Wilkes-Barre�and Mountaintop. Saeed,�41, is a native of Landsdale�and is a graduate of Cabrini�College where she earned a�degree in business adminis-�tration. She is currently�working towards a master's�degree in organizational�management. She has three�children: Nedina, 15, Ariah,�

11, and Nadia, 7. They live in Mountain Top.�

The first Building Blocks Learning Center opened 13 years ago. Can you tell us a�little about what you offer. "We provide services for infants and through school age.�And we have a pre-school program and a pre-kindergarten program."�

What first led to you opening the business?� "I was going to school and working�in the child care field, and was becoming frustrated with a lot of the politics that go�with it. And I felt that, in the process, the children were not getting the recognition�and the support that they should be getting. It was more about dollars and cents. It�was more about being politically correct. And so, with that frustration, I decided to�get some firsthand experience. I opened my own in-home nanny service, and I did it�for five years in Landsdale. I got a lot of experience, and in 2000, my parents, who�live in Sugarloaf, saw that there was a child care center in Wilkes-Barre that was�going out of business. They saw it as a great opportunity to do what I loved to do,�and be closer to them. So I took the leap and opened it. Since then, it's been success-�ful, in the sense that we have a great base of parents for which we're able to fulfill�their needs."�

What is it about working with children that you enjoy?� "I felt that under the age�of five, there's so much that we can do is and there's such a foundation that we can�lay. They're at that age that they want to learn, and we can mold them and give them�the basic foundation for them to be very respectful kindergartners and adults. And I�love working with families. In our times, most parents both have to work, so it's�great to know that most of these children are with us for anywhere from 30-40 hours�a week, and we're able to have such a great impact on their lives, and have that�bridge of communication with the parents and be able to support and help them."�

What do you to relax?� "Usually, I like to go out with my children for dinner and�just get lost in their world. It kind of takes me away from everything I do on a daily�basis."�

Music?� "Recently, I've been listening to a lot of Alanis Morissette."�

Follow sports?� "I used to play, so I like watching tennis."�

Favorite book?� "Who Moved My Cheese?"�

Favorite city?�"Rome."�

Favorite food?�"Thai food."�

First car?� "A 1989 maroon Toyota Celica."�

Favorite movies?� "The Wizard of Oz and Star Wars."�

Favorite TV show?�"The Walking Dead."�

Words to live by?�"There's a creative solution for everything" and "Work smarter,�not harder."�

Guilty pleasure?� "A double-scoop of chocolate and chocolate chip ice cream."�

Most influential person?� "My mom. She helped all of us in our family in many�different ways to kind of bring out the best in us and she always gave us all kinds of�opportunities. I've been inspired by her hard work and dedication."�

Proudest professional moment?�"A few years ago I was watching an infomercial,�and someone had created something - some kind of gadget. And there was a story�on 'Nightline' about how they became so successful. And I just thought, 'Wow. To�come up with something like that, and have it become so big ...' It took me a couple�of days, but then I was like, 'Wait a minute. I came up with a concept, a philosophy�and a vision, and here I am, having developed a business that I'm able to not only�support my family, but help support more than 200 families and have an impact.�And that tuned into another moment. We employ about 70 people, and we decided�to create a program to further their education. It wasn't done to have any impact on�the business - although it does if they're getting further educated - but I just wanted�to do it for their own self-accomplishment and self-worth. I always tell them, 'The�one thing that nobody can take away from you is your education.' And it meant a lot�that - with what I've been doing for the past15 years - I could have that impact on�someone's life."�

(�Note� to residents of the west side of the Wyoming Valley: The Plains location of�the Building Blocks Learning Center on River Street can be accessed easily from�either the Pierce Street Bridge or Cross Valley Expressway and is just a few minutes�from Kingston and Forty Fort. For more information, visit�www.buildingblockslearningcenter.com )�

Zubeen Saeed, president and CEO of Building Blocks Learning�Centers; Allison Davis, executive director of academic�

development of Building Blocks�

January 2013 menu for Senior centers of Luzerne & Wyoming Counties�

Senior Citizens Centers sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging for Lu-�

zerne and Wyoming Counties offer hot noon meals Monday through Fri-�

day to people 60 years of age or older. Donations from participants are�

gratefully accepted and needed in order to expand this program.�

The following is the menu for the week of January 1 , 2013:�

TUESDAY: CENTER CLOSED – NEW YEAR’S DAY HOLIDAY�

WEDNESDAY: Chicken Parmesan, Spinach Salad, Steamed Italian Green�Beans, Italian Bread, Whole Wheat Pasta, Orange Sorbet,�Fat Free French Dressing, Margarine, Milk and Coffee.�

THURSDAY: Baked Veal Cutlet (unbreaded), Gravy, Scalloped Potatoes,�Broccoli and Red Peppers, Whole Wheat Dinner Roll,�Lemon Bar, Margarine, Milk and Coffee.�

FRIDAY: Pork (BBQ on side), Chuckwagon Corn, Oven Browned�Potatoes, Corn Bread, Peach Cobbler, Margarine, Milk and�Coffee.�

The following is the menu for the week of January 7, 2013:�

MONDAY: Open Face Hot Turkey Sandwich, Gravy, Butternut Squash�Soup, Mashed Potatoes, Whole Wheat Bread, Crackers,�Chocolate Pudding w/Mini-Marshallows, Margarine, Milk�and Coffee.�

TUESDAY: BAG LUNCH�

WEDNESDAY: Herb Pork Roast, Sauerkraut, Mashed Potatoes, Whole�Wheat Dinner Roll, Chocolate Cheesecake, Margarine,�Milk and Coffee.�

THURSDAY: Chicken Marsala, Green and Wax Beans, Whole Wheat�Dinner Roll, Buttered Noodles, Peaches and Cream, Mar-�garine, Milk and Coffee.�

FRIDAY: Cheese Lasagna, Lentil Soup, Italian Bread, Mixed Fruit,�Margarine, Milk and Coffee.�

MONDAY: Sloppy Joe’s, Boiled New Potatoes, Carrot Raisin Salad,�Whole Wheat Hamburger Roll, Diced Pears, Margarine, Milk�and Coffee.�

TUESDAY: Hamburger, Coleslaw, Oven Browned Potatoes, Whole�Wheat Hamburger Roll, Ketchup, Black Forest Pudding,�Margarine, Milk and Coffee.�

WEDNESDAY: Baked Fish, Cauliflower, Rice Pilaf (Wild Rice Blend),�Whole Wheat Dinner Roll, Ketchup, Tartar Sauce, Orange,�Margarine, Milk and Coffee.�

THURSDAY:� MARTIN LUTHER KING SPECIAL LUNCH�: Pot Roast,�Mashed Potatoes, Three Bean Salad, Dinner Roll, Yogurt Par-�faits, Margarine, Milk and Coffee.�

FRIDAY: Spaghetti & Meatballs, Mixed Vegetables, Garlic Breadstick,�Birthday Cake, Margarine, Milk and Coffee.�

MONDAY: CENTER CLOSED - Martin Luther King Holiday�

TUESDAY: Meatloaf, Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Dilled Carrots, Whole�Wheat Dinner Roll, Cherry Crisp, Margarine, Milk and Cof-�fee.�

WEDNESDAY: Lemon Pepper Fish, Broccoli/Cauliflower Au Gratin, Roasted�Red Skin Potatoes, Whole Wheat Dinner Roll, Ketchup, Tar-�tar Sauce, Ambrosia, Margarine, Milk and Coffee.�

THURSDAY:� POLISH FESTIVAL SPECIAL LUNCH�: Kielbasa, Haluski,�Beets, Cabbage Soup, Dinner Roll, Rice Pudding, Margarine,�Milk and Coffee.�

FRIDAY: Swedish Meatballs, Sugar Snap Peas, Buttered Noodles, Rye�Bread, Warm Spiced Pears, Margarine, Milk and Coffee�

MONDAY: Sweet and Sour Beef, Steamed AsianVegetables, White Rice,�Whole Wheat Bread, Fruit and Yogurt, Margarine, Milk and�Coffee.�

TUESDAY: Roast Ham, Parsley Boiled Potatoes, Lima Beans, Whole�Wheat Dinner Roll, Diced Peaches, Margarine, Milk and Cof-�fee.�

WEDNESDAY: Stuffed Pepper, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Whole�Wheat Dinner Roll, Citrus Fruit Cup (mandarin oranges),�Margarine, Milk and Coffee.�

THURSDAY: Chicken Parmesan, Spinach Salad, Steamed Italian Green�Beans, Italian Bread, Whole Wheat Pasta, Orange Sorbet, Fat�Free French Dressing, Margarine, Milk and Coffee.�

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WEEKLY ACTIVITIES�

Daily Activities�: Coffee, Cards, Shuffleboard, Games, Puzzles, Computers, TV�Monday�: 10:00 In-House Shuffleboard, 11:00 Healthy Steps, 12:45 Pokeno, 1:00�Line Dancing�Tuesday�: 9:30 Ceramics, 10:45 Aerobics, 12:30 Bingo, 12:45 Belly Dancing, 1:00�Knitting/Crochet Class�Wednesday�: 10:00 Tai Chi, 11:00 Weights, 12:45 Chorus/Drama, 12:45 Pokeno�Thursday�: 10:00 Zumba, 11:00 Healthy Steps, 12:30 Bingo, Bridge, Art Class�Friday�: 11:00 Weights, 12:45 Pokeno, 12:45 Bean Bags�

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! – JANUARY 2013 ACTIVITIES�

Tuesday, January 1�st� – CENTER CLOSED – WISHING ALL OF YOU A HAPPY�AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR!!!�Thursday, January 3�rd� – 11:30 Meditation with Jean�Friday, January 4�th� – 11:30 Joke Day�Monday, January 7�th� – Russian Christmas�Tuesday, January 8�th� – BAG LUNCH – Center will remain open for all activities� 11:00 “Winter Blues and SAD (Seasonal Affective Disor-�der) by Compassionate Home Care�Wednesday, January 9�th� – ALTERNATE LUNCH – SALAD BAR�Thursday, January 10�th� – 10:30 Blood Pressure Checks provided by Manor Care�Monday, January 14�th� – 12:15 Our members are presenting the “Variety Show” at�the Jewish Community Center�Tuesday, January 15�th� – 10:30 Blood Pressure checks provided by Compassionate�Home Care� 11:15 – “Senior Safety Checklist” – presented by Gris-�wold�Thursday, January 17�th� – MARTIN LUTHER KING SPECIAL LUNCH� 6:00pm-9:00pm Special Benefit for Brenda Lispi at�Tony’s Pizza, 1117 Main St, Pittston�Friday, January 18�th� – Birthday of the Month�Monday, January 21�st� – CENTER CLOSED IN HONOR OF MARTIN LUTHER�KING HOLIDAY�Tuesday, January 22�nd� – 11:00 – Falls Risk Assessment – Physical Therapist from�Compassionate Home Care�Thursday, January 24�th� – POLISH FESTIVAL LUNCHEON and BELLY LAUGH�DAY�

Monday, 28�th� – Wednesday, 30�th� CENTER BAKE SALE – Please sign-up to donate�

Tuesday, January 29�th� – National Puzzle Day – Brain Games and Activities�Wednesday, January 30�th� – 12:45 “Frosty Bingo” – sponsored by HCC Home Health�Thursday, January 31�st� – 8:00-12:00 – Students visiting from The Commonwealth�Medical College�

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A Shoe Boutique By Arch Comfort:�fashionable, practical and fun�

A Shoe Boutique by Arch Comfort isn't your typical shoe store. It's a boutique�that offers fashionable shoes for both men and women designed for comfort. It�also specializes and offers orthopedic shoes. And, as its owners emphasize, it's�also a fun place to visit.�

Located on Market Street in Kingston, A Shoe Boutique by Arch Comfort, for-�merly known as simply Arch Comfort, is owned and operated by Ivan and Cheri�Davidowitz. Ivan says that though fashionable shoes are easy to find at many�stores, finding those that are also comfortable is not. Thus, he and Cheri literally�scan the world looking for the most comfortable and fashionable shoes available.�And as for orthopedic shoes - which is another important part of the business - he�adds that while there are literally hundreds of types of foot ailments, ranging from�arthritic conditions to diabetes and deformities, A Shoe Boutique by Arch Com-�fort can alsoprovide shoes for those situations.�

"What's different here is that we took Cheri's influence from fashion and made it�more of a boutique," says Ivan. "We are more a of shoe boutique, and also prac-�ticing pedorthists."�

A Shoe Boutique by Arch Comfort opened in April of 2010. Ivan and Cheri have�been married for nearly five years and live in Kingston. They have two children:�Amanda, 26, and Max, 24. Ivan is a third-generation shoemaker.�

"We work together as partners," he says. "What Cheri does differently is that we�don't only do the diabetic shoe program here, but she also goes out to nursing-�homes. She practices two things: we're both certified pedorthists, and she is also�a certified in orthotics for contracture management."�

Cheri explains:�

"It's off-the shelf splinting," she says. "I work with all of the physical therapists in�about 15 nursing homes. Anybody who is contracted, therapy brings them out. They�get out to a certain point, but if you don't keep something in there, they're going to go�right back. All of that therapy work that they went through would be for naught."�

Though they do serious work, Ivan and Cheri have made sure A Shoe Boutique by�Arch Comfort is a festive place. Ivan says most people that come through the doors�come in simply because they're looking for comfortable and fashionable shoes. Oth-�ers, however, might be having medical issues that require a special shoe. Regardless,�they make it enjoyable.�

"The experience that we've created is the experience of coming into truly a fun bou-�tique," he says. "Typically, to a person that has a problem, they're walking into a�very clinical environment. It's cold. It's not warm and friendly. And here, you're�walking into a fun, decorated boutique with oriental carpeting, fun lighting, fun dec-�orations, artwork and fun people. You're greeted with a smile. It's a happy experi-�ence. I've travelled all over the country looking at shoe stores, especially pedorthist�facilities, and there's noting like this. Our model is unique to not just the area, but to�the country."�

Cheri says that despite her love for fashionable shoes, the boutique only carries�types that provide a certain amount of support. "If they have a heel on them, they�have to have a platform in them." she says. "The Dana Davis shoes have a true-�orthotic that's in them. It's a true orthotic in a high-fashion, high-end shoe."�

"Even though we're selling fashion, we're still sticking to our commitment to com-�fort," adds Ivan."We're not just going to pick out a fashion shoe that doesn't have�some kind of support or some kind of comfort story to them. People are looking for�fashion shoes that they can stand in all day long. And we travel across the country to�

all of the�major�shows,�looking for�companies�that are�fashion-�able, but do�sell a com-�fort story in�their prod-�uct. That's�part of our�model."�

Cheri says�customers�come from�all walks of�life.�

"We have nurses and surgeons them come in, and they're buying the clods that they�like to wear, " she says. "We have non-slip shoes that people in the restaurant�industry like to wear. We keep on evolving and keep on filling those gaps so that�we can service everybody."�

A Shoe Boutique by Arch Comfort also does foot analysis for runners to help make�sure they have the right sneakers to ensure the best performance. And on the medical�side of the business, customers that come in with perspirations are covered by all�major insurance companies.�

Ivan and Cheri Davidowitz opened A Shoe Boutique by Arch�Comfort three years ago. The shop not only offers fashionable�shoes designed for comfort, but also specializes in orthopedic�

shoes.�

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Ivan and Cheri Davidowitz have made A Shoe Boutique by Arch�Comfort a fun place to visit.�

"When they come in off the street, they're a customer," says Ivan. "Once they come�in with a script, they become a patient."�

Both Ivan and Cheri love their work.�

"I enjoy the immediate results that I see with people in the nursing homes when I'm�putting splints on them," she says. "It's instantaneous. When I put them in some-�thing, they're either sitting up straighter, or their hands are in alignment, and they're�very happy. And the people in the nursing homes are very grateful when they get a�new pair of shoes. They smile. On the fashion side of the business, I enjoy shopping�for the shoes, seeing what new is out there and following and keeping up on the�trends, and - now that we're becoming more established as a shoe boutique - having�people come in here looking for the newest things. We've have people coming in�saying, 'We can't find these anyplace except for New York, and they're here in our�backyard.' "�

"I enjoy working with my wife," adds Ivan with a smile. "And I enjoy the custom-�ers. We have some really fun customers. But I really have to break my favorite parts�of our work into two things. On the medical side, when someone walks in and�they're hobbling around and can barely walk, and then you get them into a device or�into a shoe, and they're going, 'Oh my gosh. I can walk comfortably.' We've had pa-�tients that will just hug you and say 'This is unbelievable. This is great.' That's a�great feeling when you can do something good for a patient. That's the feel good�part of what we do. On the fashion side, we love going out together and seeing the�fashions and the new trends, and traveling together to find and discover a new�product that we can bring to the store. And then seeing the customers when they�find something beautiful and fun to wear."�

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Wyoming Seminary Lower School�Students donate gifts to Children and Youth�

Some of the fourth-grade students are seen with Children and�Youth staff and a few of the collected gifts; from left: Nicole La-�hart, Children and Youth caseworker; Alexandria Carpenter,�Mountain Top; Zachary Kane, Clarks Summit; Ethan Kruger,�Shavertown; Luke Racicky, Mountain Top; Grace Carrick,�Kingston; LoganKiernan, Olyphant; and Jackie Repaski, case-�worker.�

FORTY FORT – Wyoming Seminary Lower School students recently participated�in the school’s annual Holiday Gift Giving Community Service Project, benefitting�the Luzerne County Children and Youth Social Services. One hundred eighty-five�students in grades 4-8 and school faculty and staff purchased 220 gifts and donated�them to Children and Youth, which distributes the gifts to needy children later in�December.�

This is the 18th year that Lower School students have participated in the�gift-giving program.�

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McGowan wins Spelling Bee at Wyoming Seminary Lower School�

Connor McGowan of Pittston, an eighth-grade student at Wyoming Seminary Lower School, survived eight rounds of com-�petition to win the school’s annual spelling bee. McGowan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jay McGowan, correctly spelled the word�“resurgent” to claim first place. Runner-up was sixth-grader Kyle Hromisin of Dallas. Elizabeth O’Malley, sixth-grade Eng-�lish teacher, served as moderator.�

Seen following the annual Lower School spelling bee are, from left: Kayanne Barilla, English�Department chair and seventh-grade English teacher; Connor McGowan, spelling bee winner;�Kyle Hromisin, spelling bee runner-up; and Elizabeth O’Malley, contestmoderator.�

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Stand Up to Bullying�(Family Features) Going�back to school can be�stressful for many kids, es-�pecially if they have been�the victims of bullying. Ac-�cording to Youth Ambassa-�dors 4 Kids Club, an�organization dedicated to�eliminating bullying, a stu-�dent is bullied every seven�minutes in our country, and�an estimated 77 percent of�students will experience�some form of mental or�physical bullying during�their school years.�

While the statistics are wor-�risome, there are measures�parents and caregivers can�take to help identify the�signs of bullying and the�anxiety it can induce so�they can help their children�manage through this diffi-�cult situation.�

Recognizing Bullying�Bullying can take many forms, including hitting, threatening, intimidating, mali-�ciously teasing and taunting, name calling, making sexual remarks, stealing or�damaging personal belongings, and indirect attacks such as spreading rumors or�getting others to exclude another student.�

It’s also no longer limited to the classroom, lunchroom or playground. Today, cy-�berbullying -bullying through electronic outlets such as text messages and social�media sites - has made this issue a 24/7 challenge.�

“Bullying can have a significant impact on students,” said University of Phoenix�College of Social Sciences instructor and expert on bullying Dr. John Nixon.�“Children and teenagers who are bullied suffer from anxiety, fear, withdrawal, low�self-esteem and poor concentration. Recognizing the warning signs is the first step�toward ending the behavior.”�

Signs that your child may be a victim of bullying include:�

·� Coming home with damaged or missing clothing or belongings�·� Unexplained injuries�·� Frequent complaints of headaches, stomach aches or feeling sick�·� Changes in eating habits�·� Loss of interest in friends or going to school�·� Mood and behavior changes�·� Trouble sleeping and/or having frequent bad dreams�·� Feelings of helplessness or not being good enough�

What You Can Do if Your Child is Bullied�Establishing a process for detecting, discussing and monitoring bullying can help�in more effectively reaching a solution. “It can be embarrassing for a child to ad-�mit that they are being bullied,” said Nixon. “And many kids don’t tell parents�about it because they are afraid of either being blamed for the situation, or they�are afraid of how the parents will react.”�

Nixon offers some tips for what you can do:�

·� Increase awareness – Parents must educate themselves on the signs of�bullying and realize that they are not alone.�

·� Communicate – Ask children questions about how they slept or what�they are looking forward to doing in school that day. Their responses�can provide a wealth of insight.�

·� Gather more information – Ask teachers if they have noticed anything�that would signal the child had been bullied. Also, check a child’s text�messages and Facebook profile for signs of cyberbullying.�

·� Develop an action plan – Put steps in place to monitor the signs of bul-�lying to see if it persists and engage your child regularly to open up�communication about the problem.�

·� Follow through – It’s important to keep at it. Be active to both spot the�signs of bullying and discuss them with the child to work toward a solu-�tion. If bullying persists, take action. Discuss the problem with the par-�ents of the child who is bullying, if it is appropriate. Talk with your�child’s teacher. If the teacher is not responsive, escalate the discussion�up to the principal or superintendent if necessary.�

There are more participants in bullying scenarios than just the bully and the vic-�tim. “More often than not,” said Nixon, “there are bystanders. These are students�who know what is going on and either encourage it in some way, or sit back and�do nothing. We need more kids to stop being bystanders and take a stand against�bullying.”�

You can find additional information on University of Phoenix degree offerings�by visiting�www.phoenix.edu�, and more resources for helping students deal with�bullying at�www.a4kclub.org�, and�www.stopbullying.gov�.�

Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Bridge recognizes� Video Innovations�

Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Bridge re-�cently recognized�Scott Cannon and Video�Innovations with a plaque of appreciation�their support of the Big Brothers Big Sis-�ters mentoring program. Video Innova-�tions, a video production company located�in Plymouth, recently produced a television�public service announcement for Big�Brothers Big Sisters of The Bridge. The�PSA, shot on location at Kirby Park, River�Common and downtown Wilkes-Barre,�features local Big Brother and Big Sister�volunteers and children, as well as images�of all five counties served by the agency. It�can be seen on WNEP-TV, WBRE-TV,�WYOU-TV, WOLF-TV and on the agen-�cy's website. Shown: Tanya Olaviany, pro-�gram director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of�

The Bridge; Scott Cannon, owner and operator of Video Innovations. Big Broth-�ers Big Sisters of The Bridge is a program of Catholic Social Services. For in-�formation about the program, including how to become a volunteer, call (570)�824-8756 or visit www.bbbsnepa.org�

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January Cultural Events at�Wyoming Seminary�

Music�

The Wyoming Seminary Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band will present its annual�Winter Concert on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in Wyoming�Seminary’s Buckingham Performing Arts Center, Sprague Avenue, Kingston. The�Wind Ensemble will present music by Strauss, Karrick, Strommen and Main,�while the Jazz Band will perform numbers by Gillespie, Mingus, Rollins, Coltrane�and other jazz greats. The concert is free and open to the public. For more infor-�mation call 270-2192.�

The Wyoming Seminary Fine and Performing Arts Department will present its�annual Winter Instrumental Concert, featuring the Sem Orchestra, String Ensem-�ble, Percussion Ensemble and Hand bell Choir, on Sunday, January 20, 2013 at�2:00 p.m. in the Great Hall of Wyoming Seminary, 228 Wyoming Avenue, Kings-�ton, just north of Kingston Corners. The program will feature music by Cirone,�Laverack, Tchaikovsky, Copland, Gustafson and other classical and contemporary�composers, and is free and open to the public. For more information call 270-�2192.�

The Wyoming Seminary Civic Orchestra will present a program featuring the�works of Elgar, Mendelssohn, Sibelius and Dvorak on Tuesday, January 29, 2013�at 8:00 p.m. In the Great Hall of Wyoming Seminary, 228 Wyoming Avenue,�Kingston, just north of Kingston Corners. Music Director Yoon Jae Lee will lead�the musicians in a performance of Elgar’s “Elegy for Strings,” the “Ruy Blas”�Overture by Mendelssohn, the “Karelia Suite” by Sibelius and the Symphony No.�9 “From The New World” by Dvorak. The concert is free and open to the public.�For more information call�270-2192.�

Theater�

The National Players of Washington, D.C., America’s oldest touring company,�will present “Animal Farm,” a play based on the novella by George Orwell, on�Friday, January 25, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. in Wyoming Seminary’s Buckingham Per-�forming Arts Center, North Sprague Avenue, Kingston. The performers will host a�question and answer session following the production. The performance is free�and open to the public. For more information call 270-2192.�

Wyoming Seminary Upper and Lower Schools Schedule Visitation Day�

Wyoming Seminary Upper School in Kingston and Lower School in Forty Fort are�offering area elementary, middle and high school students and their families an op-�portunity to visit either campus during the Winter Visitation Day on Martin Luther�King Day, Monday, Jan. 21.�At the Lower School, 1560 Wyoming Avenue, Forty Fort, Visitation Day will begin�at 8:30 a.m. Visiting students are invited to experience a typical day at Lower�School by shadowing a student in his/her current grade level and joining with other�students for lunch. Parent tours of�Lower School, which will include a review of fi-�nancial aid, will be available at 8:30 a.m. and at 2:00 p.m. Reservations at Lower�School are requested by Friday, Jan. 18. Please call the Lower School Admission�Office at (570) 718-6610 for more information and to make reservations, or register�on line at www.wyomingseminary.org.�The Upper School Visitation Day program will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Stettler�Learning Resources Center, North Sprague Avenue, Kingston. Visiting students�will attend a welcome address and presentations on preparing for college and co-cur-�ricular opportunities at Sem, tour the campus, and join�current students�for unch and�a sampling of classes. Parents also may tour the campus and attend discussions on�affordability and the Merit Scholarship Program. Visitation Day activities will end at�2:30 p.m. Admission interviews will be given upon request. All those interested in�attending Sem’s Upper School Winter Visitation Day are asked o respond by Friday,�Jan. 18. For more information, or to sign up for the event, call the Upper School Ad-�mission Office at (570) 270-2160.�

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Wyoming Seminary student wins annual�Lower School Geography Bee�

Seen following the conclusion of the Sem Lower School Na-�tional Geographic Bee are, from left: Vincenzo Gaudino, Bee�winner; William Davis, Bee moderator and Sem social studies�faculty; and Avery Conyngham, Bee runner-up.�

FORTY FORT – Vincenzo Gaudino, a seventh-grade student at Wyoming Sem-�inary Lower School and the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Gaudino of Kingston,�recently won the school-level competition of the National Geographic Bee con-�test and a chance to continue on to state competition. Avery Conyngham, eighth�grade, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. George Conyngham of Shavertown, was run-�ner-up. Gaudino and Conyngham were among 40 competitors from grades 5-8�to compete in the contest. The school-level Bee, which requires students to an-�swer oral questions on U.S. cities and states, world cultures and world geogra-�phy, was the first round in the 25th annual National Geographic Bee.�

Pennstar Bank Contributes to Wyoming Valley Montessori�EITC Scholarship Program�

The Wyoming Valley Montessori School�in Kingston, Pa., recently received an�Educational Improvement Tax Credit�(EITC) contribution in the amount of�$10,000 from Pennstar Bank. The highly�innovative EITC scholarship program�engages businesses in the educational�process in their communities by encour-�aging them to provide scholarship mon-�ies for Pennsylvania’s lower and middle�class families in exchange for state tax�credits. The guidelines have been estab-�lished by the Pennsylvania Department�

of Community and Economic Development. The statewide EITC program has�proven a tremendously successful partnership, awarding more than 284,000�scholarships worth $335 million over the past eleven years.�

Shown at the check presentation are from left: Dennis Puhalla, head of school,�Wyoming Valley Montessori School, and Karen Decker, branch manager,�Pennstar Bank, Kingston, Pa.�

Game-Worthy Party Fare�

(Family Features) When the big game rolls around, you want to make sure you�have everything ready to go so you can focus on the action. Prepping in advance�for watch parties and tailgating means you don’t have to worry about last-minute�details. And while standard watch party fare may be enticing, game day snacking�guilt can set in once the day is over. Avoid snacking guilt by serving up flavorful,�better-for-you dishes that will still please the party palates of your fellow fans.�

For example – instead of nachos topped with cheese, sour cream and more cheese,�opt for a flavorful spin on nachos-as-usual. This recipe for Mediterranean Nachos�incorporates the savory and fresh flavors of Sabra Roasted Garlic Hummus and�Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, as well as tomatoes, Greek olives, fresh mozzarel-�la, zucchini and pepperoncini. Likewise, the Hummus Deviled Eggs are sure to�score big points with your watch party crowd, and can be made in advance, or�while your nachos are in the oven.�

Try these flavorful, better-for-you dishes at your game day watch party; whether�your team wins or loses, you’re sure to get an M.V.P. mention. For more game�day recipes, visit�www.Facebook.com/Sabra�.�

Mediterranean Nachos�Makes: 4 servings�Time: 25 minutes�

4 cups pita chips�2 tablespoons Sabra Roasted Garlic Hummus�2 tablespoons Sabra Roasted Red Pepper Hummus�8 to 10 grape tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise�1/4 cup chopped zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch chunks�2 tablespoons chopped Greek olives�2 tablespoons chopped pepperoncini�1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella�

Preheat oven to 375°F.�Place pita chips in a 9- to 10-inch skillet or other oven-proof pan or baking�dish. Top with small spoonfuls of hummus.�

Sprinkle tomatoes, zucchini, olive and pepperoncini over the chips. Top with�shredded mozzarella.�

Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until cheese has melted and edges are beginning to�brown. Serve warm.�

Hummus Deviled Eggs�Makes: 12 servings�Prep Time: 25 minutes�Assembly: 15 minutes�

6 eggs�1/3 cup, plus 1 tablespoon Sabra hummus�2 tablespoons olive oil�1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper�1/4 teaspoon salt�3 teaspoons relish� Paprika for garnish�

Place eggs in pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat.�Turn off the heat and let sit for 14 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and�run cold water over the eggs. Cool eggs 10 minutes.�

Remove shells when cool. Cut in half and scoop out the yolk and reserve in�bowl of a food processor. Repeat with the remaining 5 eggs.�

Add hummus, olive�oil, pepper, and salt to�the yolks; puree in the�food processor. Add�the relish and pulse 3�to 5 times to incorpo-�rate.�

Put the yolk mixture in�a piping bag. (Use a�tall glass and fold the�edges of the piping�bag over the glass to�make it easier to trans-�fer the mixture.) Pipe�about a teaspoon of the�mixture into each of�the egg white halves�and sprinkle with pa-�prika.�

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Get More Value out of Your Game Day Party�

(Family Features) No matter what your favorite sport is, when you host the watch�party you need to be on your A-game. But, like many people, you don’t want to�break the bank on food to entertain. In fact, according to a national survey by Di-�Giorno® Pizza, 90 percent of people look for deals to get more value when making�food purchases.�

Here are a few tips for hosting a winning game day party on a budget:�

Go Big – Grab some savings when you buy in bulk. Look for party-sized packages�of your favorite chips, dips, pretzels and nuts. You can stock up on bulk beverages�and desserts, too – saving you time and money.�

Count on Teamwork – Have each of your guests bring a favorite snack or dish to�share with everyone. To make sure you don’t have too many of the same dishes, as-�sign different categories to people – one to bring chili, another to bring chips and�dip, etc. For those that don’t cook, let them bring drinks, ice or paper goods.�

Keep it Simple – Pizza is always a game-time favorite – but ordering carry-out or�delivery pizza can get pricey and time-consuming. According to the same national�survey, nearly two-thirds of consumers (65 percent) prefer the convenience and�quick-preparedness of frozen foods versus ordering out or having food delivered.�You can often get more pizza for your money with frozen pizzas such as DiGiorno�and their new “Law of Pizzaplicity” which states that you can get two DiGiorno12-�inch Rising Crust pizzas for the price of one delivery pizza.�1� A deal like this can�save you time and money for your next game-day party. Find more information and�details at�www.facebook.com/digiorno�.�

DIY to Save – Deli and veggie trays from the grocery store can be expensive. You�can make your own and save more money. Choose a variety of items you know your�guests will eat. You can wash and cut produce a day or two before the party and just�store them in the fridge until party time.�

Don’t Trash It – When you skip disposable plates, utensils and cups, you not only�save money, but you also cut down on the amount of trash you have to deal with�when the party’s over. Use the dishes you have, even if they don’t match. If you’re�having a large party and don’t have enough dishes, borrow some from friends.�

It’s easier than you think to host a game-day party that doesn’t cost a fortune. A lit-�tle planning and some smart shopping means you can enjoy the big game and all the�delicious fun that goes with it�

Early History of Plymouth� IN YOUR TOWN...�

Publishers note:� Each month a different town on the West Side will be�focused on in the “WESTSIDE BULLETIN.” The information has been�supplied by THE LUZERNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY by�Anthony T. P. Brooks, Director.�For more information contact the Society at www.luzernehistory.org (570)�823-6244�

We’ve come a long way on the campaign horse trail these days. Most�campaigns today send text messages and tweets to supporters but back in 1938�Plymouth resident Arthur H. James campaigned the good old fashion way by�horse. His supporters from the Westside and the Back Mountain borrowed a�horse from George Bulford of Trucksville and successfully helped elected�James as Governor of Pennsylvania. James also served as Luzerne County�District Attorney, 1919-1926; Lieutenant Governor, 1927-1931; Superior Court�Judge, 1933-1938; and was a Republican presidential primary candidate in�1940. It has been said that James was the epitome of the American self-made�man. The son of Welsh immigrant parents, he had been a breaker boy and mule�driver in the anthracite coal mines. He worked hard to achieve an�education, earned a law degree, and then became active in county and state�politics. James was the third Luzerne County resident to be elected�governor; Henry M. Hoyt of Kingston and John S. Fine of Nanticoke were the�other two.�

Campaigning Old Style�

Local Residents Called to Contribute to�Historic Cancer Research Effort:�

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:�Jennifer Washney�

American Cancer Society�Phone: (570) 562-9749 extension 320�Email: jennifer.washney@cancer.org�

Register now by logging onto�www.penguinsfightcancer.org�

Residents of Northeastern PA have an unprecedented opportunity to participate�

in a historic study that has the potential to change the face of cancer for future�

generations. Men and women between the ages of 30 and 65 who have never�

been diagnosed with cancer are needed to participate in the American Cancer�

Society’s Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3). CPS-3 will enroll a diverse popu-�

lation of up to half a million people across the United States and Puerto Rico.�

The opportunity for local residents to enroll in CPS-3 is being made possible�

throughout our area within Luzerne, Lackawanna, Susquehanna and Pike coun-�

ties and it begins with our initial host site and partnership with the Wilkes-Barre�

Scranton Penguins in January 2013.�

CPS-3 will help researchers better understand the lifestyle, environ-�

mental, and genetic factors that cause or prevent cancer. “My mom is a two-time�

cancer survivor and I’m doing all I can to make sure my children don’t have to�

say that…. I really believe this (CPS-3) is part of the answer,” stated one confi-�

dential study participant.�

“To enroll in the study, individuals will go to a local enrollment loca-�

tion and will be asked to read and sign an informed consent form; complete a�

brief survey, have their waist circumference measured; and give a small blood�

sample,” said Erin Moskel, Regional Health Initiatives Representative for the�

American Cancer Society. “This is a chance for residents of Northeastern PA to�

make history and help future generations to celebrate more birthdays, by helping�

us to better understand the reasons why people are diagnosed with cancer,” said�

Moskel.�

The in-person enrollment process takes approximately 20 - 30 minutes�

to complete. At home, individuals will complete a comprehensive survey�

packet that asks for information on lifestyle, behavioral, and other factors related�

to their health. Upon completion of this process, the Society will continue to�

send periodic follow-up surveys to update participant information and annual�

newsletters with study updates and results. The initial and follow-up surveys�

completed at home will take an hour or less of time to complete and are ex-�

pected to be sent every few years.�

“Many individuals diagnosed with cancer struggle to answer the ques-�

tion, ‘What caused my cancer?’ In many cases, we don’t know the answer,” said�

Alpa V. Patel, Ph.D., principal investigator of CPS-3. “CPS-3 will help us better�

understand what factors cause cancer, and once we know that, we can be better�

equipped to prevent cancer.” Dr. Patel added, “Our previous cancer prevention�

studies have been instrumental in helping us identify some of the major factors�

that can affect cancer risk. CPS-3 holds the best hope of identifying new and�

emerging cancer risks, and we can only do this if members of the community are�

willing to become involved.”�

The current study, CPS-II, began in 1982 and is still ongoing. But�

changes in lifestyle and in the understanding of cancer in the more than two de-�

cades since its launch make it important to begin a new study.�

The voluntary, long-term commitment by participants is what will pro-�

duce benefits for decades to come. “Taking an hour or so every few years to fill�

out a survey – and potentially save someone from being diagnosed with cancer in�

the future - is a commitment that thousands of volunteer participants have already�

made. We're looking for more like-minded individuals in Northeastern PA coun-�

ties to join this effort that we know will save lives and improve the outlook for�

future generations,” said Dr. Patel.�

Please register now for this study: Enrollment is taking place at:�Wilkes-Barre-Scranton Penguins Hockey Team�

Coal Street Ice Rink�38 Coal Street�

Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702�.�

Saturday, January 26, 2013, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm�Tuesday, January 29, 2013, 3:00 pm – 7:30 pm�

For more information about how you can become involved with CPS-3,�

visit�cancer.org/cps3�, email cps3@cancer org, call the local office at 570-562-�

9749 or call toll-free 1-888-604-5888.�

About the American Cancer Society� The American Cancer Society combines an unyielding passion with�nearly a century of experience to save lives and end suffering from cancer. As a�global grassroots force of more than three million volunteers, we fight for every�birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. We save lives by help-�ing people stay well by preventing cancer or detecting it early; helping people get�well by being there for them during and after a cancer diagnosis; by finding cures�through investment in groundbreaking discovery; and by fighting back by rallying�lawmakers to pass laws to defeat cancer and by rallying communities worldwide�to join the fight. As the nation’s largest non-governmental investor in cancer re-�search, contributing about $3.4 billion, we turn what we know about cancer into�what we do. As a result, more than 11 million people in America who have had�cancer and countless more who have avoided it will be celebrating birthdays this�year. To learn more about us or to get help, call us any time, day or night, at 1-�800-227-2345 or visit�cancer.org�.�

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