n Hazleton: The McCann School of Business & Technology is calling on males to participate in the Hazleton Relay for Life's second annual Ms. Relay contest. In a press release, McCann's community relations specialist Lori Kane said the event "brings together good humored men to dress as women and walk the catwalk during the Hazleton Relay for Life" at 11 p.m. Friday. The winner will receive a gift certificate to be used for massages at the Spa at McCann. He will also be crowned, complete with sash and flowers. "We tried Ms. Relay ... for the first time last year and it went over very well," Kane said, adding, "with only a handful of men, we raised over $400. Ms. Relay has been a successful event for the Carbon-Tamaqua Relay for Life for a number of years. The guys dress up as women and participate in a 'pageant.' Each participant gets to introduce 'herself' and answer a question that they draw at random out of a purse. After everyone does the final catwalk, they work the crowd to see who can collect the most money; so in essence, they buy their way to the crown." Teams are encouraged to have at least one male participate. Registration is encouraged by contacting Kane at 570-454-6172 or emailing her at lori.kane@mccann.edu. Participants can also register the night of the event.
n Minersville: The Minersville Area Food Pantry at Zion Lutheran Church, Fourth and Lewis streets, distributes from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the third Tuesdays of even months. The primary site contact is Jason Schally, program operations specialist for Schuylkill Communtiy Action, 570-622-1995. In addition to Minersville, the pantry serves Cass, Foster and Branch townships.
n New Ringgold: The New Ringgold Area Food Pantry at the United Methodist Parsonage, Royer and Kelm streets, distributes from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. the first Wednesday of even months. The primary site contact is Kay Brown, 570-385-3360. The pantry serves New Ringgold, McKeansburg, Port Clinton, Drehersville, Snyder, Andreas, East Brunswick Township and pat of West Penn Township, according to Jason Schally, program operations specialist for Schuylkill Community Action.
n Shamokin: The SAT Reasoning and the SAT Subject tests will be administered to candidates who have registered in advance Saturday at Shamokin Area High School. In a press release, Joe Klebon, test center supervisor, said check-in and room assignments will begin at 7:30 a.m. in the auditorium lobby for those who bring all required admissions documents and material. All candidates, he said, must bring photo/signature identification or an official letter of identification on school letterhead signed by either the school's principal or counselor. He advised students to consult their registration bulletin or www.collegeboard.com for more information about test-day procedures. The doors to the test room will close at 8 a.m. Cell phones are not permitted in the test center. Candidates should park in either of the school's side parking lots.
n Shenandoah: Trinity United Church of Christ, 109-111 W. Lloyd St., will sponsor a penny auction June 10 at the church. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. and the auction will begin at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 570-462-4346.
n Tower City: During its May meeting, the Williams Valley school board accepted the resignation of long-time maintenance supervisor Robert Ehrhart, effective at the end of the work day on June 29. Ehrhart has worked 40 years for the district. Board members and Superintendent Donald Burkhardt, Ph.D., thanked Ehrhart for his many years of service. District residents Scott and Celia Rudy asked the board to reconsider a tax exoneration that had been denied. President Richard Updegrove said the board would discuss the matter with them and have Homer Knox, business manager, get back to them about the board's decision. Resident Kim Jansen posed questions about the district's booster policy and spoke of the need for extensive financial reporting. The board approved a change to the April 26 board meeting minutes regarding an inquiry by residents Mike and Tracy Sedesse. The minutes should reflect that the couple was there questioning the status of future coaching decisions, not the status of their son's participation in sporting events. The board approved Kathleen Welsh for the 21st Century program staff to assist in implementing the summer program at the high school. Members also gave the OK for Emily Volek, Tower City, to serve as assistant band director; Kathy Ferraro, Tower City, as color guard advisor and Cory Merwine, Tower City, as volunteer assistant girls soccer coach.