Forest Fire

Continued from page 1 later show the lifting of the thermal layer due to warming from overhead sun and the smoke dissipates.

“Moral of the story is there is way too much fuel in our forests on both public and private lands,” he said. “The Emerald Ash Borer’s legacy is showing its face with all the dead ash. We certainly aren’t out of the woods yet. Not until the ferns are out at least. The lack of snow covered prevented last Fall’s leaves from decaying so we have a nice layer of tissue paper sitting there.

“Any day with low humidity can be trouble. Please be considerate of the forest fighters, their families and the forest critters next time you [decide whether to] chuck a butt out your window.”

Faith Church plans

Mother’s Day Brunch

It is time to sign up for Faith Church’s Mother’s Day Brunch. It will be held at the Poppy Press in Hazle Twp. on Saturday, May 13, 10:30 a.m. Cost is $10/person for a delicious breakfast fellowship and some extra fun things. Ages 10+ are welcome, please text Lori at 570.578.8005 to reserve your spot. Transportation can be provided; please notify Lori when registering.

Services are at 10 Sunday mornings and 6 Sunday evenings. Join us for live worship music in a welcoming atmosphere. The Kids Clubhouse is open at

Golden Oaks slates yard sale

Golden Oaks Village will hold its semi-annual yard sale in the parking lot of the Golden Oaks Village clubhouse on Saturday, May 27, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. In case if rain, the sale will held be inside the clubhouse.

Graduates from Wilkes U

Wilkes University awarded 305 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees to winter graduates.

Included among them was Peter Collins of White Haven, with a BBA degree in Management.

the same time for all kids ages Pre-K - 5th grade. The Youth Group meets Sunday at 6 p.m. for ages 6th-12th. Mom’s group is every first Monday from 12:301:30; small children are welcome. Young Adults meet the last Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

On Tuesdays at 10 a.m., there is a study on Prayer.

Life Groups meet Wednesday evenings at 7. Men, women, children and youth all meet separately for fun, fellowship and learning.

Thursdays: Women’s Refit, an exercise group meets Thursday at 10 a.m., and Celebrate Recovery is at 6 p.m. (doors open 5:30) for anyone with hurts, habits and hang-ups.

Men meet for Breakfast every third Saturday.

Lots of new small groups are popping up all the time, check in and see where you can get connected.

Faith Church is located at 202 Carbon St, right next to Enzo’s Pizza in the shopping plaza. For more information on anything going on at Faith, contact Lori at 570-578-8005.