Category Archives: February 2017

An Evening at the Everhart: The Art of John Wilard Raught

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everhart-john-wilard-raught-photoNortheastern Pennsylvania’s first recognized regional landscape artist was John Willard Raught.

Raught was born in Dunmore in 1857 and trained in New York and Paris. His artworks embody the masterful, light-infused compositions of the Impressionists, as well as the pastoral and industrial landscape of anthracite coal country.

Raught was an active artist, writing several columns and articles for The Scranton Republican from 1927-1931, detailing his thoughts on painting, his love of this regions landscape, and his strong interest in the environmental conservation movement of the early 20th century.

A dialogue with four influential community panelists will be held at the Everhart Museum, starting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 9 to discuss the focus of John Willard Raught artworks, as well as, his influence on today’s environmental movement.

Featured panelists will include: Natalie Gelb of the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority; Maureen McGuigan of the Lackawanna County Arts and Culture Department; Bernie McGurl of the Lackawanna River Corridor Association; and Richard Stanislaus, former curator at the Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum.

 

Museum hours will be extended from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm for the general public. The event is free with paid general admission. Groups may R.S.VP. by calling 570-346-7186 ext. 516.

 

John Willard Raught often painted scenes around Dunmore, the town in which he was born. The young girl depicted in the painting above is Raught’s niece, Helen.

 

DEC to Hold Kindergarten Registration

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bucksThe Dunmore Elementary Center will conduct kindergarten registration for the students who will be entering our kindergarten for the 2017/2018 school year on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 and Thursday, March 9, 2017. The legal age of a student is 5 years of age by Sept. 1, 2017. The Dunmore School District has established Sept. 1 as the legal entrance date for kindergarten students.

In order to facilitate the registration of students, the registration will be conducted according to the last name of each family.  Please adhere to the following schedule;

Wednesday, March 8, 9 to 11 a.m., A through F; 1 to 2:30 p.m., G through K; Thursday, March 9, 9 to 11 a.m., L through Q; 1 to 2:30 p.m., R through Z.

The items needed for registration are birth certificate, immunization records, proof of Dunmore residency (lease agreement, tax bill, gas or electric bill); Access Card and custody papers (if applicable). An original and a copy of these records must be brought to the school.

A member of the Blind Association will be available during the registration to conduct a vision screening on your child if you wish to have this service performed.  Members of the United Way “Success By 6” Program will also be on hand to perform a pre-screening on your child.  Parents are encouraged to bring their children to the registration.

In addition to the birth certificate, Mrs. Renee Iezzi, MSN, CRNP, elementary school nurse, asks that parents have a copy of the child’s immunization records for school use.

 

Area YMCAs use grant to develop Chronic Disease Departments

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YMCAThe Greater Scranton & Wilkes-Barre Family YMCAs recently received a three-year, $125,000 grant from the Moses Taylor Foundation to support the implementation of the nationally recognized Diabetes Prevention Program, as well as the Chronic Disease Programs Departments at both Ys. The Ys are proud to announce the funding has allowed for the hiring of Shadia Lahlou, Senior Director of Chronic Disease Prevention, as well as Chronic Disease Programs Departments at both Ys.

Shadia Lahlou recently completed a Master of Science in Social Work degree at The University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Public Health degree at The University of Texas Health Science Center. Shadia believes that health is a human right for all. She aims to integrate her clinical and macro skills, and social and environmental perspectives to address health disparities and promote health equity. Shadia’s experience spans practice, policy, and research and includes aging adults, childhood chronic illness, nutrition and physical activity, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and mental and behavioral health.

“Health starts in communities – the spaces where we live, work and play throughout our life course,” said Shadia.

“The new Chronic Disease Programs Department is reflective of the YMCA’s partnership with the community to prevent illness and enhance wellness. We are excited to announce that joining the YMCA’s diverse health initiatives is the YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program, which helps adults at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes reduce their chances of developing the disease through lifestyle change. I look forward to collaborating with community partners, and individuals and their support networks to foster a healthier community.”

The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program is a program that helps adults at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes reduce their risk for developing the disease by taking steps that will improve their overall health and well-being. The program joins existing Chronic Disease Programs, creating Chronic Disease Programs Departments at each Y in an effort to more efficiently and effectively serve more people. Additional programs include EnhanceFitness, a proven community-based senior fitness and arthritis management program; LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, a small-group program that helps adult cancer survivors reclaim their health and well-being following a cancer diagnosis; as well as additional cardiac and wellness initiatives at both facilities.

For more information on Chronic Disease Programming at the Greater Scranton and Wilkes-Barre Family YMCAs, contact Shadia Lahlou at shadia.lahlou@wbymca.org or 570-970-5052. Information can also be found at www.greaterscrantonymca.org or www.wbymca.org.