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Dunmore School District Receives $100,000 in State Money

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dunmore schoolState Rep. Kyle Mullins, D-Lackawanna, recently announced state grants totaling more than $260,000 are headed to three school districts in the area of Lackawanna County he represents.

Dunmore School District received $100,000, while Mid-Valley School District received $106,476 and Valley View received $59,665 from the School Safety and Security Grant Program. “It is critical that we do all we can to constantly improve school safety and security on a variety of fronts,” Mullins said. “With these grants, our school districts will be able to specifically address areas that can improve safety in their buildings. From training school officers to planning for emergency preparedness and purchasing security technology, these investments will help our students learn in safe environments.”

Mullins said the funding can be used for a variety of programs including schoolwide positive behavior support and counseling services among others.

The grant program is administered by the School Safety and Security Committee within the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. The committee, which was formed last year, works to establish criteria that schools use to assess safety and security. Current project funding includes $52.5 million for schools statewide.

A full list of approved school districts and more information about the committee can be found on the PCCD School Safety and Security webpage.

Dunmore Police Install Wheelchair Lift for Young Student

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Cayden Orr, in front, is shown with members of the Dunmore Police Department and Moreland Collective. From left: Mike Igoe, Dunmore Police Department; Nicole Sullivan, Moreland Collective, Cayden’s father, James Orr; Tom Richardson, Dunmore Police Department; Mayor Tim Burke of Dunmore; Meghan Lennox Gagorik and Melissa Lennox, both of Moreland Collective.

Throughout the month of December, the Dunmore Police Department, with the assistance of local marketing agency Moreland Collective, hosted a fundraising event for local children in an effort to provide a merry holiday to all.

During the fundraising efforts, it was brought to the attention of the department that a wheelchair-bound student at Dunmore School District was living without a much-needed chairlift at home. After a very successful month, the department raised enough funds to install the lift and called upon various local businesses to help with the installation.

Edwards Concrete Company, DPW workers, and AmeriGlide teamed up with Dunmore Borough Council, Mayor Tim Burke, and Borough Manager Vito Ruggerio to install the lift, each one playing an integral role in the installation process. Monetary donations from area sponsors Keystone Sanitary Landfill, DePietro’s Pharmacy, and Fidelity Bank helped fund the project.

James Orr, father of Cayden Orr, who required a lift, says, “ I would like to thank the Dunmore Borough and their departments, especially the Police Department and Captain Tom Richardson for all their work, generosity and help with getting my son, Cayden, his lift.

“You have no clue how appreciative my family is for the lift. It has helped greatly getting Cayden to his school van and my vehicle. We would not have been able to afford such a lift, or even get it approved by insurance.”

Mr. Orr, adds, “The borough has come up extremely big for my family. I extend my sincere gratitude to all who helped.”

Dunmore Police Officer Thomas Richardson states, “It was brought to our attention by the school district that this student’s father was carrying him to and from the vehicle each day while also caring for his other children. Our officers unanimously agreed that this was a project we wanted to take on knowing that ultimately, we would be giving a child more freedom. I don’t believe there is any better feeling than that.”

Students Draw to Spread Word on Stroke Prevention

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Dunmore students with Regional RNsTiffany Dickson and Melanie Mott, stroke coordinators at Commonwealth Health Regional Hospital of Scranton, held a stroke education program at Dunmore Elementary School.

Students were asked to draw pictures of what a stroke means to them.

Their submissions are being used in the hospital’s stroke coloring book and some drawings were chosen to help spread the word on stroke prevention.

Winners of the art contest were awarded prizes. Shown from left are: Tiffany Dickson, Brett Monelli, Bryce Talutto, Christopher Padula, Quinn Healey, Scott Czanker and Melanie Mott.