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2021 Car Raffle Winners

All winners will be contacted by phone with more information. Congratulations to all the winners. and thank you to everyone who bought a ticket. A special thanks to Ken Pollock for providing the selection of cars!

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The Irem Shrine Christmas Tree is up!

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2021 December Stated Meeting

Shriners,

The December Stated Meeting will be on December 11th at 10 am in the Clubhouse Ballroom. Entry is only permitted to Shriners who have paid their 2021 dues. If you are attending don't forget to bring your fez!

Times Leader Features Irem Craft Show

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Kevin Carroll | Times Leader

DALLAS TWP. — A longstanding tradition in the Back Mountain, the Irem Arts and Crafts Show drew a big crowd to the Irem Pavilion on Sunday as shoppers had the chance to browse from nearly 50 vendors of all different varieties. This year’s show was the 36th annual arts and crafts fair at the pavilion, according to the man running the show, Mike Ruger.

“We’ve been doing this show since when we were back at the [Irem] Temple in Wilkes-Barre,” Ruger said. “It’s always such a great turnout, and we have a little bit of everything here.”

The fund generated from the show’s basket raffle, 50/50 raffle, and scavenger hunt will go toward next year’s Potentate Fund. Attendees also had the option to sign up for a car raffle, the drawing for which will be held in December. Ruger estimated that there were 48 vendors signed up to participate in Sunday’s show, including food offerings from Uncle Buck’s BBQ and Cibo’s Pizza. The tables were set up both underneath the pavilion and out into the parking lot, and even early on in the day, plenty of people could be seen walking around the grounds and checking out some of the unique items up for sale.

“We always have such a great turnout, even with COVID last year,” Ruger said.

A number of the show’s vendors were no stranger to the event, including Debbie Rosencrans, who’s been baking and selling chocolate snacks and other baked goods for more than 35 years.

“I’ve been doing this show for the last 15 years or so,” Rosencrans said. “My table is always busy, we get such a good crowd.”

Rosencrans’s table was the first thing shoppers would see walking under the pavilion, but at every turn, there was something different. Ciders and wines, blankets, clothing, keychains — all homemade, and all for sale. The fair wasn’t just limited to craft goods, either. Just ask Deno Pantelakos, who was selling prints of shots that he’s captured through 40 years of photography.

“There’s a whole lot of nature in these pictures, as you could see,” Pantelakos said. “I draw a lot of my inspiration from nature.” Most prospective customers, such as Dallas native Brenda Morgan, had a similar mindset when it came to sizing up the vast collection of goods for sale. “I’m just looking around, seeing what catches my eye,” Morgan said. “I already bought a small Christmas tree for my home, the more trees, the merrier.”

Morgan was also taking a look at some handmade keychains at the Loveable Leads table, run by Barbara and Randy Smith. The Smiths have been in business for four years, and make a variety of different things including many different types of dog accessories. Barbara and Randy are also married, which makes the business dynamic even better.

“We’re a team in more ways than one,” Barbara said.

2021 SPORTSMANS RAFFLE WINNERS

	2021 Irem Sportsman's Fundraiser Winners
	Name	Town	Ticket #	Gun
1	Bill Hearst		3033	Tikka T3 Lite 6.5 Creedmore
2	Andrew Nickleson	Conyngham	98550	Ruger LCP in 380 A.C.P.
3	Robert Cresswell	Lake Winola	1419	Henry H001 in 22LR
4	Jerry Wazz	Wyoming	80661	Charter Arms 38 SPI
5	Timmy Pearce		8661	Smith Wesson Shield 9mm
6	Dave Cragle	Sweet Valley	3027	Rock Island 1911 in 45 A.C.P.
7	Nicole Grona	Pittston Twp	1807	Mossberg Patriot 6.5 Creedmore
8	Kelly Rae Delaney	Luzerne	13476	Ruger American Rimfire 17 HMR
9	Courtney Harrison	Nanticoke	14580	Smith & Wesson model 642 38 Spl
10	Joseph Melluzzo Jr	Willow Grove	348	Savage Axis II in 308 Winchester
11	Stacy Mattioli	Tunkhannock	9050	Glock G43 9mm
12	Chris Erhardt	Honesdale	8705	CVA Hunter Single Shot 243 Win
13	Ruth Ann Novajosky	Monroe Twp	5574	Lyman 50 Cal Flintlock
14	Sunshine Allen	Factoryville	12849	Ruger EC9S in 9mm
15	Jeff Stewart	Nanticoke	12644	Taurus G3 9mm
16	David Kioske	Dallas	3887	Maverick Model 88 in 20 GA
17	Jeanette Siegel	Falls	6941	Savage 93R17 in 17 HMR
18	Myron Suchodolski		13482	Springfield Defender 9mm
19	Ryan Kozemko	Plains	10048	Mossberg model 500 12gA Cruiser
20	Jim Gradirs	Edwardsville	10606	Ruger 10/22 in 22LR
21	Adam C. Zwolwski	Nanticoke	9178	Keltec Sub2000 9mm
22	Jim Gabriele	Plains	12599	Traditions 50 Cal Flintlock
23	Robert Kozica	Forty Fort	4057	Ruger Security 9 in 9mm
24	Mike Brin	Dallas	8284	Henry AR-7 Survival Rifle in 22LR
25	Tom Casey	Mt. Top	15004	Check for $500
26	Robert Hughes		11619	Browning A-Bolt in 7mm-08
27	Joanie Stavish	Sugarnotch	2022	Ruger LCP in 380 A.C.P.
28	Allen Stratton		1687	Henry 1001 in 22LR
29	Rhonda Martini	Wilkes Barre	10480	Charter Arms 38 SPI
30	Sam Reviello		13962	Smith & Wesson SD40VE in 40 S&W
31	Stephanie Ross	Pittston	15002	Canick TP9SF in 9mm
32	Robert G. Buchanan	Canton	903	Savage Axis II in 243 Winchester
33	Mark Rittenhouse	Plymouth	6248	Ruger American Ranch
34	Fran Young	Dunmore	5282	Smith & Wesson model 637 38 Spl
35	Peter McTauge	Newark, DE	4855	Ruger American Rimfire in 22 Mag
36	John Butera	Shickshinny	12633	Glock 43 in 9mm
37	Tom Miller	Scranton	11634	CVA Single Shot 45-70
38	Ray Reichwein	Ashland	9774	Traditions 50 Cal Flintlock
39	Jason Humenanski	Hunlock Creek	3382	Ruger EC9S in 9mm
40	Robert Moore III	Kingston	12527	Taurus G2C 9mm
41	Arthur Fick	Springbrook Twp	10242	Maverick Model 88 in 20 GA security
42	Daniel Kenzhroski	Wilkes Barre	15087	Savage B-22 in 22 LR
43	Tim Griffin		14569	North American Arms in 22 Mag
44	Mike Podwika	Wyoming	9308	Mossberg 12 Ga Cruiser
45	Shawn Alexis	Bear Creek	10886	Savage Mark II 22 LR
46	K Kushinski	Hunlock Creek	10947	Ruger Security 9 in 9mm
47	Darryl J. Adams	Scranton	10900	Ruger American Ranch
48	Kelly Caines	Meshoppen	13589	Henry AR-7 Survival Rifle in 22LR
49	Jeff Simko	Falls	9704	Ruger American Rimfire in 17HMR
50	Joe Faul	Lake Mehoopany	14567	Check for $500
51	Don Alward	Scranton	102	Savage Axis XP 30.06
52	George McDaniels	Ashley	9230	Ruger LCP in 380 A.C.P.
53	Daniel Kairewich	Weatherly	14556	Henry H001 in 22LR
54	Harley Krause	Kingston	12229	Charter Arms 38 SPI
55	John Webby	Wapwallopen	8682	Smith & Wesson SD9VE in 9mm
56	Seth Roper	Pringle	11694	Rock Island model 1911 in 45 A.C.P.
57	Danny McCoy	White Haven	12873	Mossberg Patriot in 30-06
58	Josh Symoleski	Dalton	9431	Keystone Arms Cricket 22 Youth
59	Mike Wienckoski	Harding	12877	Smith & Wesson 642 in 38 SPI
60	Bill McGough	Edwardsville	8013	Savage Axis II in 6.5 Creedmore
61	Rich Nesgoda	Edwardsville	5242	Glock G43 9mm
62	Bill Dickson	Edwardsville	3659	CVA Single Shot 243win
63	Jennifer Newhart	Tunkhannock	10422	Lyman 50 Cal Flintlock
64	John J. Calabrese	Kingston	12512	Ruger EC9S in 9mm
65	James Lawson	White Haven	4249	Taurus G3c 9mm
66	Leo Dietz	Lake Silkworth, PA	10767	Maverick Model 88 12GA Field
67	Mike Petriga	Larksville	10212	Savage Model 93R17 in 17HMR
68	Chris Howell	Mehoopany	13617	Springfield Defender 9mm
69	Bruce Silveri	West Wyoming	6971	Mossberg 500 20GA Cruiser
70	Rose Carberry	Wapwallopen	9393	Ruger 10/22 in 22LR
71	Mike Repak	Larksville	14734	Ruger American Predator 204
72	Robert Vrabel	Larksville	14171	Traditions 50 Cal Flintlock
73	Daniel Gawez	Towanda	8698	Ruger Security 9 in 9mm
74	Damian C	Duryea	12857	Henry AR-7 Survival Rifle in 22LR
75	Matt Harris	Hanover Twp	10379	Check for $500
76	Johnny Cheremsak	Sweet Valley	3029	Browning A-Bolt in 308 Winchester
77	Ryan Olenick	Olyphant	12483	Ruger LCP in 380 A.C.P.
78	Mark Butsavage	Macungie	14907	Henry H001 in 22LR
79	Jeremy Cook	Wilkes Barre	13078	Charter Arms 38 SPI
80	Rebecca Castellano	Wilkes Barre	8962	Smith & Wesson SD40VE in 40 S&W
81	Jesse Miller	Plains	10666	Canik TP9SF in 9mm
82	Robert Kozich	Forty Fort	4058	Savage Axis II in 7mm-08
83	Crystal Stucker	Falls	9212	Keltec PMR30 22WMR
84	Joseph Walsh	Jessup	2629	Smith & Wesson 638 in 38 SPL
85	John L. Evans IV	Drums	9974	Ruger American Rimfire in 22 Mag
86	Nathan Bedford	Meshoppen	2214	Glock 43 in 9mm
87	Stanley J. Browski	Hanover	7049	Mossberg Patriot 308win
88	Bob Stecker	Conyngham	7300	Traditions 50 Caliber Flintlock
89	Gary Goodman	Honesdale	2732	Ruger EC9S in 9mm
90	Tracey McMicken	Laceyville	13069	Taurus G2C in 9mm
91	Jim Gleason	Pennsdale	2679	Maverick 88 12GA Security
92	John Barto	Walnutport	409	Savage A22in 22LR
93	Al Yanovich		1858	North American Arms in 22 Mag
94	Don Stark	Plains	6968	Mossberg 500 20GA Cruiser
95	Kelly Lawerence	West Wyoming	12524	Keyston Arms Cricket 22 Youth
96	Jason Aben	Dallas	13	Ruger Security 9 in 9mm
97	Sue Ogozaly	Mayfield	10816	Ruger American Predator 6.5 Creedmoor
98	Jeremy Hoyt	Nescopeck	3326	Henry AR-7 Survival Rifle in 22LR
99	Edwin Tyler	Dalton	14249	Ruger American Rimfire in 22 Mag
100	Joe Santasiero	Scott Township	9003	Check for $500
	Sellers Ticket	Chuck Symons		$500 Check