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Editor's Note: ``Mountain Laurels'' is a regular series of letters from
readers conveying thanks to individuals or groups for their support, help or
kindnessHeinz has heart &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Approximately three years ago my family and I moved into this area,
referred to as "The Valley with a Heart." We wish to reinforce that positive
assessment. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Our youngest son, Tony, has been receiving various therapies for cerebral
palsy and autism at the John Heinz Institute. Since the very start, many
people at John Heinz have crossed our paths. The staff collectively has
afforded us respect, compassion, courtesy, support and love in efforts
designed to help not only us, but many children, adults and their families. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 We thank all of the employees at John Heinz for all they have done, and
specifically: Marilee McDonough, Wendy DeLisi, Dr. Myra Tagert, Lynn Arthur,
Kirsten from Physical Therapy, Lori from Speech Therapy, Theresa from
Occupational Therapy and Joe from Transport Services. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Bruce Banks &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Nanticoke &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Plymouth's Christmas &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Each year the Plymouth Rotary Club decorates the borough's Main Street with
festive holiday fixtures and brings Santa Claus to the community. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 On behalf of our membership, I would like to extend our thanks to the
organizations and individuals without whose help the projects would not have
succeeded: the Plymouth borough administrator and borough council for making
equipment and employees available and for paying the electric bill to keep the
decorations lit; the U.G.I. Corporation and its volunteer employees for
equipment and labor to install the fixtures; and the Plymouth police for
turning the lights on and off each evening. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Santa's arrival was successful because of Plymouth Hose Company No. 1
chauffeuring Santa to town; the Bell Telephone Pioneers clown unit
entertaining the children; members of the Wyoming Valley West Jazz Band
serenading the crowd with Christmas carols; and the Rotarians and friends of
the Plymouth Rotary Club providing the cartoon characters that brought joy and
excitement to the youngsters. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Thanks to each and every one of you for keeping Shawnee shining during the
holidays. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 John A. Gavenonis &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 President &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Plymouth Rotary Club &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Back Mountain Nativity &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the 150 people who worked
together at our fifth annual live nativity production held on December 19, 20
and 21 at Back Mountain Harvest Assembly. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 These tremendous people volunteered countless hours in an effort to ensure
that all areas of our production were handled professionally and according to
schedule. Many worked behind the scenes carrying out construction, costumes,
lighting and sound, parking, publicity and hospitality assignments. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 To The Revs. Dan Miller and Rob Coscia, our 100 actors and support staff:
We thank you. You are truly "the best of the best," and we could not have
accomplished this spectacular success without each one of you. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Colette Check and &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Juanita Sarnak &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Directors &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Live Nativity &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Back Mountain Harvest Assembly &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Summer reading &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Grateful appreciation is extended by to Rick and Donna Rydzewski, owners of
the Academy of Golf Center, Plains, for making it possible to continue
tutoring on Saturdays throughout the summer months. They provided space at
their golf center, since the Hoyt Library, where tutoring normally takes
place, was closed on Saturdays during the summer. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Lois Bonser &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Wyoming Valley Literacy Volunteers &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Exeter &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Birchwood cares &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 I would like to commend the management and staff of Birchwood Nursing
Center, Nanticoke, on the high quality of care they provide for the residents.
My mother, Josephine Apolinaro, was a resident at Birchwood for the last three
years. In addition to the excellent medical treatment, the staff always made
an extra effort to make her feel "at home." &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 My mother recently passed away. The staff at Birchwood again did an
excellent job of helping us as we made my mother's final arrangements. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Thanks to all of the employees of Birchwood for the excellent care that
they provide not only to the residents, but also to the families. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 James J. Apolinaro and Family &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Wilkes-Barre &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Christmas joy &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 I found out firsthand a few days before Christmas that there really are
good and honest people in the world today. I had stopped at the "Y" in
Wilkes-Barre to get a gift certificate for my granddaughter. When I took my
checkbook out of my purse, a bank envelope containing money that had been
saved for other Christmas gifts- an amount that I really could not afford to
lose- fell out. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Later, when I became aware the en velope was missing, I retraced my steps
to the "Y." God granted me a Christmas miracle: I would like the whole world
to know that Charlie Sims from Plymouth picked up the envelope and turned it
in at the desk. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 He and the girls at the desk- I did not get their names- refused any
reward, handed me my envelope and wished us Merry Christmas. I can't thank
Charlie and the girls enough for their goodness and their honesty. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Marilyn O'Connell &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Dallas &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Life-saving teamwork &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 I will not name anyone for fear of omitting someone, but I sincerely thank
the doctors, staff and management of Mercy Hospital in Wilkes-Barre. These
people were wonderful and caring during my brief stay. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The difficulty I have in thanking every one stems from the fact that I did
not see or meet everyone involved in my first open-heart surgery performed at
this neighborhood hospital. The team performed so well- from the girls in
registration, the PAT personnel, everyone in that operating room, to the
post-op units and the nurse who rolled me out the door less than five days
after this surgery. A special thanks to the newly formed Heart Surgery Team
for giving me a new lease on life.

Editor's Note: ``mountain Laurels'' Is A Regular Series Of Letters From 
Readers Conveying Thanks To Individuals Or Groups For Their Support, Help Or 
Kindness.

Editor's Note: ``mountain Laurels'' Is A Regular Series Of Letters From Readers Conveying Thanks To Individuals Or Groups For Their Support, Help Or Kindness.