Wheelchair engineers program changing
BUCKHORN - Officials of the Wheelchair Engineers program at the Columbia Mall have announced a change in the day of the program and its hours.
The program, which encourages wheelchair-bound children and adults - including stroke victims and wounded war veterans - to operate model railroad trains on a large, wheelchair-accessible layout, will now be held from noon to 4 p.m. every Saturday afternoon at the mall.
The group also hosts a free Saturday Trains program, from 10 a.m. to noon at Christ Memorial Episcopal Church, Pine and East Market streets, Danville.
Korean War reunion set
WILLIAMSPORT - A reunion for Korean War veterans from Pennsylvania will be held in Williamsport to mark the 60th anniversary of the truce signing ending the war on July 27, 1953.
The Korean War Veterans of Lycoming County, Pa., Inc., will host the three-day gathering, open to Pennsylvania veterans of any branch of service who served during the Korean War era whether in Korea or stationed elsewhere worldwide with the U.S. Military. The reunion will be headquartered at the Genetti Hotel, Williamsport with events scheduled from Thursday, July 25 through Saturday, July 27.
For a complete listing of events, fees, schedules and other information. write to Korean War Veterans of Lycoming County, Pa., Inc., P.O. Box 3232, Williamsport 17701.
Second phase of Mountain View renovation completed
COAL TOWNSHIP - Mountain View: A Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in conjunction with Complete HealthCare Resources-Eastern Inc., announces that the second phase of a facility-wide renovation has beem completed.
The renovation is designed to enhance the experience of guests who require short-term rehabilitation, post-acute medical care or quality long-term nursing care. An open house is scheduled for Thursday, June 20.
The newly-renovated suite includes semi-private accommodations with individual flat-screen TVs, wireless internet, new Cherry furniture, designer finishes and a newly-expanded lounge area. Two spa-inspired bathing suites were incorporated that provide a Spa-like environment complete with designer tile whirlpool tubs. The newly-renovated suite is anticipated to being welcoming guests in the latter part of June.
Information wanted on scouting
LEVITTOWN - Nelson E. Clements, a retired professional scouter who grew up with the Susquehanna Valley Area Council of Boy Scouts is looking for information to write a history of the council, which served Northumberland, Snyder, and Union counties for over 50 years.
Clements is also looking for information on Camp Karoondinha, Camp Nikomahs, Camp Libby, Camp Penn Lick, Pathfinders of the Golden Trail, Wapsu Achtu Lodge Order of the Arrow, the districts of the council and any other information that would help him.
Anyone willing to help can contact him at Nelson E. Clements, 108 Vermont Lane, Levittown, PA 19054-1029.