bo Sina AT rep. Sl hed § of hs #rucksville neighbors throw old fashioned block party By SARA J. LUNDBERG Managing Editor Both young and old got together for an old fashioned neighborhood block party off Orchard Street in Trucksville Sunday, August 7. People who had been neighbors for decades, and people who are new to the area and wanted to get know each other came to the k party. There was food to keep everyone happy and games to keep people busy, but there were also something else not quite as easy to measure. A sense of com- munity. The community that is glimpsed by a shared history of days past when the neighborhood was sur- rounded by farmland and traveled by dirt roads and trolley cars. When one knew all his neighbors by their first names, as well as the fg ations that followed. ihe people who live there - remember the past. g& When I was a little girl growing there everyone used to go to the same church down the street,” resident Ruth Merrel talks of the year 1910 and what life used to be like in the Back Mountain. “There was two or three trains running to a lumber community in Noxen. When I was younger I remember having to be home with the mail train at 4:00,” said Ruth. Betty Reese used to sled down Caverton Road as a child. She lived with her family for a period of time in a home that was dubbed the ‘Island House’ because it sat between the creek and the Dallas Memorial highway. Another neighbor, June Bennett, was a columist for the Post in 1928. At the age of 14 she wrote her observations about what was hap- pening in the neighborhood. The column was called the ‘Trucksville News’ and publisher Howard Risley paid June 22 cents a column. “It seemed like a lot of money at the time,” said June.- Four women who live in the neighborhood had been talking about having the get together for several years before it finally occurred. “With more and more families moving into the area we thought it would be a good idea to have a neighborhood get together. It would be a good way of getting to know each other,” said Colette Check who helped plan the event. Talk at the block party centered not only on history, but on family and community. There was discus- sion about marriages, children, new people moving into the area, and loved ones who have passed away. Maybe life on this block hasn’t changed as much as it seems. The essential patterns of life remain the same. gibrary news Dinosaur Days party today ends summer reading program By NANCY KOZEMCHAK The Dinosaur Days Summer Reading party will be held today at 1:30 in the children’s room at the library. All children participating in_the program are invited to the y. Our Dinosaur Summer display, being presented by the children of the Back Mountain who have loaned us a dinosaur; will be coming to an end on August 17. A very special thank you to the chil- dren who brought their dinosaurs in and they can now return home anytime after the 17th. One new addition in the last week was a baby saurus in a pretty shade of orange brought in by Todd Butcher who is 8 years old. I had the privilege of meeting Norman Bridwell, the creator of Clifford the Big Red Dog, while attending the American Library Association gala celebration in New York City a few years ago. Clifford the Big Red Dog has been special to me because of my son’s name and he has many of the books about Clifford, and now, so does Elizabeth. Bridwell, the best selling author of more than 34 Clifford books, states ‘I think Clifford’s success is based on his not being perfect.” Clifford the Big Red Dog will be celebrating his 25th anniver- sary in 1988. He is every child’s idea of what a dog should really be’’! Tips for a safe return to school It’s that time of year again. School is just around the corner and kids are anxiously awaiting their first day back to class. Leo Landau, M.D., a pediatrician on staff at Nesbitt Memorial Hospital, Kingston, says that children een the ages of three and six ld follow certain guidelines as they start the new school year. The following tips will help make your child’s school year safer. -A crossing guard must be on duty when a young child is crossing the street. -Children must know how to look left, right, then left again, before crossing the street. -When a child goes to school for the first time, he or she must be instructed to go home with family members only. -Children should never take a ride from strangers to or from school when walking. -A child should never talk‘,some- one they don’t know. -A child should never take candy, food or drink from a stranger. Quilt show this weekend at Oldest House Margie Hovan will present a Quilt Show at the Oldest House, located on E. Main St., Laceyville, on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 20 and 21 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. She will show new and antique cover- lets of both traditional and original designs, made by herself and friends, most of whom reside in Wyoming County. Mrs. Hovan has been actively interested in quilting for the past eight years and has been a member of the Pennsylvania Quil- ters since that time. She has stu- died with professionals: Donna Goobic; Anne McClintic and Elly Sienkiewicz and has entered her work in the Pennsylvania Quilters’ 1988 Show at the Vermont Quilt Festival, earlier this year. It will be displayed on Saturday, after- noon. Mrs. Hovan is the wife of Attorney John Hovan of Tunkhan- nock. They have three children: Aaron, 14; Kathryn, 11; and Paul, 5 years old. The Oldest House is easily reached from Route 6 by any of the three exits to the Main Street of Laceyville. Epsilon National Kim Dougherty is grad assistant at Villanova Kim Dougherty Kim Dougherty was recently selected as a graduate assistant at Villanova University for the 1988-89 academic year. Dougherty, a resident of Dallas, graduated from Dallas Senior High School in 1984 and Villanova Uni- versity in 1988, where she earned a degree in Biology. From August 1986 to 1988 she held a position of Resident Assistant and Head Resi- dent responsible for peer and aca- demic counseling for 150 female residents. She was a member of Alpha Pre-Medical Honor Society and Phi-Sigma National Biological Sciences Honor Society and a Deans List student. She is presently pursuing a grad- uate degree in Counseling. She is the daughter of Harry and Elaine Dougherty. Congdon’s have silver anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Congdon celebrated their 25th wedding anni- versary on August 10. Dinner was at Charlie Brown's Restaurant. Melvin Jr. hosted the dinner for the couple. Service notes Marine Pfc. Paul Yurkin, son of Robert R. Yurkin of Dallas recently reported for duty at Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. He is a 1986 graduate of G.A.R., Wilkes-Barre. 0: Andrew J. Sabulski, son of Mr. and Mrs. George J. Sabulski of Lehman, enlisted in the United States Air Force recently, accord- ing to SSgt. Russ Garis, Air Force Recruiter for the Wilkes-Barre Area. Upon successfully completing the Air Force’s six week basic military training at Lackland Air Force, Base, San Antonio, Texs, Andy will receive training as a crew chief on jet aircraft. Andy is a 1988 graduate of Lake- Lehman High School. O- Cadet William J. Erie, son of William J. Erie of 17 O’Day Drive, Endicott, N.Y. and Judith A. Gres- kiewicz of 180 N. Pioneer Ave., Shavertown, received practical work in military leadership at the U.S. Army ROTC advanced camp, Fort Bragg, N.C. Successful completion of the advanced camp and graduation from college results in a commis- sion as a second lieutenant in either the U.S. Army, Army Reserve or National Guard for the cadet. Erie is a student at Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove and attend- ing ROTC at Bucknell University, Lewisburg. 10 Jody L. Traver, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Traver, RD 1, Sweet Valley, enlisted in the United States Army. Seniors can enter art exhibition Senior citizens age 60 and over who are interested in exhibiting art work at the Third Annual Arts Festival in Harrisburg may now obtain entry forms from the PA Council on the Aging, according to Senator Charles D. Lemmond (R- 20). Senator Lemmond said the festi- val is held each October to honor Pennsylvania’s older artists and to provide them with an an opportun- ity to display their works. All paint- ings, photographs, sculptures and other artwork will be displayed in the new East Wing Annex of the State Capitol. “This festival is a showcase for our many talented senior citizens,” Senator Lemmond said. “It is also a tribute to the older artists who have made such a significant con- tribution to our cultural enrich- ment.” Those interested in participating in the festival may obtain entry forms by writing or calling the PA Council on Aging, 231 State Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, telephone (717) 1783-1924. The deadline for returning entry forms and artwork is September 20, 1988. Ww TR 0 5 55 5 5 dr So —— ¥ SUMMER FESTIVAL—The annual Arts at Hayfield festival will be held Sunday at the Penn State .campus. “7 NT Arts at Hayfield Summer Festival this weekend at Penn State : More than two dozen artists and crafters will be on hand for the Arts at Hayfield Summer Festival IV Arts and Crafts Show-Sale, Sunday, Aug. 21 at the Penn State Wilkes-Barre campus in Lehman. A variety of items from weaving and hand-painted clothing to pottery and ceramics will be available. As an added attraction, the Penn- sylvania Quilters Association will host a day-long quilting demonstra- tion featuring the basics of piecing and applique. They will also have on display a quilt that will be raffled off during their upcoming Quilt Show ’88 scheduled at the Penn State Wilkes-Barre campus on October 8-9. In addition, Penn State professor Dr. Thomas Winter will demon- strate the art of caning, an art form passed down to him from his grandfather and uncle who were professional caners. A full schedule of entertainment will also feature something for everyone. The popular local folk group “JUST US” will present a two hour concert beginning at 3:30 p.m. Comprised of Joe Lynch (key- board), Mary Lynch (vocals), and Paul Reinert (guitar and bass) their repertoire includes the con- temporary folk-rock sounds of Peter, Paul and Mary, James Taylor, Carole King and Harry Chapin. For those who enjoy the sounds of old-fashioned four-part harmony, the award winning barbershop quartet ‘“Cross Valley Express” will also - perform their spirited renditions of the barbershop clas- sics from ‘‘Sweet Adeline’ to “Down By The Old Mill Stream.” For children, there will be a Karate for Kids demonstration by Penn Statre professor Dr. Dudley Snyder, face painting, and a ballet workshop presented by members of the Ballet Theater of Scranton. The youngsters will also get to meet LJ their favorite television character ALF - who will be passing out balloons. The schedule follows: 11 a.m., Crafts and art show opens; 12:30 p.m., Ballet workshop for Children presented by the Ballet Theater of Scranton. 2 p.m., Karate for Kids démoh- stration by Dr. Dudley Snyder; 2:30 p.m., ‘‘Cross Valley Express’ barbershop quartet; ° 3:30, “Just Us” folk-rock group. Quilting and caning demonstra- tions, face painting and food stands will be open throughout the day. * In addition at 8 p.m., the Astron- omy Club of Penn State will hold an amateur astronomy session oh the lawn of Hayfield House led by Dr. Thomas Winter, professor of physics. Ny For more information, contact the Penn State Wilkes-Barre campus at 675-2171. Name Send vour college student a “Letter from Home” - every week NTA Order a school-year subscription to THE DALLAS POST 9 Months Only (PA, NY, NJ, Other States $12.00) A subscription to The Dallas Post will bring news of family and friends each week. Send in the coupon below to place your order. Any questions, call our office at 675-5211. Send a school-year subscription: $1000 Address State City Ordered By Address City State Zip Please Enclose Payment. Send To: THE DALLAS POST P.O. Box 366, Clarks Summit, PA 18612 Wa ce a rt rt a
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