Organizational News November 15

Posted 8/21/12

Wayne Pike literacy seeks support

WAYNE AND PIKE COUNTIES, PA — The Wayne Pike Adult Literacy Program (WPALP), a non-profit volunteer educational program, is in need of financial support. It …

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Wayne Pike literacy seeks support

WAYNE AND PIKE COUNTIES, PA — The Wayne Pike Adult Literacy Program (WPALP), a non-profit volunteer educational program, is in need of financial support. It has received neither federal nor state funding since 2012. While the county governments have provided some assistance, this is limited by the fact that county governments have had to bear ever increasing costs as a result of federal and state cutbacks. Consequently, despite support from organizations such as Rotary and Lions clubs and local bar associations, contributions have not been able to rise as fast as the demand for services and concomitant expenses.

In the first nine months of 2015, the volunteer tutors of the WPALP has provided over 2,000 instructional hours and driven in excess of 11,866 miles for free, in order to provide services to 79 adult students. They distribute free textbooks and calculators, and serve adults who need to obtain a GED diploma, as well as teaching English to new arrivals and assisting them in the citizenship process.

Donations can be made at www.wpalp.org via PayPal, or mail your donation to WPALP, 1406 Main St., Honesdale, PA 18431. Make your check payable to WPALP. All donations are eligible for tax exemption.

Fellowship Fair at St. Paul’s

NARROWSBURG, NY — The annual Fellowship Fair to benefit St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Narrowsburg, will be held on Saturday, November 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish hall, 31 Erie Ave. St. Paul’s Women’s Group sponsors the event. The public is invited.

Lunch will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., offering hot beef on a bun, homemade soups and desserts. Tables will display baked goods, Rada cutlery, crafts and various white-elephant surprises.

Proceeds from the annual fair go toward special projects to benefit the parish. These projects have included new carpeting for the church office, new tables and chairs, tablecloths and blinds for the parish hall and office. A portion is also donated toward mission work and local special needs.

Six Monti students chosen for all-state

MONTICELLO, NY — Six Monticello High School music students have been chosen, through an audition held last spring, to participate in the Zone 9 Area All State Music Festival. They were selected from top candidates in Orange, Rockland, Ulster, Sullivan and Greene Counties and will have a large-ensemble experience, culminating in a concert at Suffern High School on November 21. The students are Allison Smith and Austin-Michael Komatz in the mixed chorus, Isabel Lopez-Diaz and Rebecca Bass in the women’s chorus, Allie Linen in the symphonic band and Allison Kurthy in the orchestra.

Gunther receives FASNY award

ALBANY, NY — The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) honored Assemblywoman Aileen M. Gunther with the 2015 FASNY Golden Trumpet Award during the FASNY Legislative Conference in Albany on November 8.

Historically this honor has been awarded to New York State legislators, government officials and others who have demonstrated exceptional support for and assistance to the volunteer fire service. Gunther, from Assembly District 100, representing the Sullivan and Orange County areas of New York State, is recognized as a tireless advocate for the people she represents, and particularly responsive to the fire service community’s outstanding needs. Important issues and the Assemblywoman’s advocacy include a bill sponsored with state Sen. Michael Nozzolio sponsored that would provide presumptive cancer coverage to the state’s 92,000 volunteer firefighters who may be at a greater risk of developing cancer; and tireless advocacy for a bill providing statutory protections that would exclude sex offenders from membership within the volunteer fire service, which had gone down to defeat several times but finally passed with her help.

Gunther said, “I can think of no other group more deserving of official support—especially as it relates to medical care for health conditions acquired in the line of duty—than our state’s volunteer firefighters... I share this award with all our volunteer first responders, as they are the true heroes.”

Participants sought for Santa Parade

HONESDALE, PA — Participants are wanted for this year’s Santa Parade, scheduled for Friday, November 27 (rain date Saturday, November 28). Line-up will begin at 5 p.m. in the Top Notch parking area on Fourth Street, and the parade will step off at 6 p.m. The parade will end in Central Park and be immediately followed by the traditional tree-lighting ceremony.

Businesses, community groups, school groups and non-profit groups from surrounding areas are welcome to participate in this holiday event. Anyone wishing to enter a float, musical or marching group should call Gail Tucker at the Greater Honesdale Partnership, 570/253-5492, fax 570/253-5491, or email ghp@visithonesdalepa.com (put “parade” in the subject line of your email.)

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