4 -The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, November 13, 1991 Te DALLASSR0ST Kingston Township budget meetings were a step ahead They may not have seemed like much, but the open budget meetings held October 30 and November 7 in Kingston Town- ship were a step forward for relations between citizens and their government. ‘The usual budget procedure is for officials to gather informa- tion and recommendations, formulate a budget at present it to the public for two required readings. By then it's usually too late for citizens to have any influence on the plan. But things were different this year in Kingston Township. . The two work sessions to which the public was invited opened the process to any taxpayers who wished to attend, and gave them the chance to comment on the budget before it was finalized. While there is no mechanism by which officials can be forced to follow the public's wishes, at least the options were discussed openly. : ; In many states, each year's municipal budgets must be approved by a majority of voters, giving the people who must pay the bills direct influence on planned spending. Most years the budgets sail through unscathed, at other times, especially given recent economic pressures, budgets are voted down several times until an acceptable plan is put forward. ‘Pennsylvania law denies the taxpayer the opportunity to pass judgement on budgets, and limits it to the election of the officials who formulate the spending plans. In Kingston Town- ship, at least citizens have been invited to review the plan and process as it takes place. Election message: Was there one? Did last week's elections define the future political agenda? It all depends how you look at the results. : ‘Harris Wofford’s smashing victory in the U.S. Senate race appeared to send a wake-up call to Washington, with the message that issues like universal health insurance and extended benefits for the unemployed are important to the majority of voters. But just over the state line, Democrats were thrown out of the New Jersey Legislature wholesale for their support of higher taxes. So, which is it America; do you want more services or less taxes? Or do you cling to the myth that we can have both? In some cases, such as health care, we may in fact be able to have our cake and eat it too. On average, we spend about twice the share of our total economy on health care as do other industrialized nations, yet we have fewer people covered. There's no logical reason for this, and if we have the courage to reform our present system, the result can be overall better care at lower cost. | : Reform of health care may stand a chance less because of Wofford’s victory than because middle class Americans are now being affected by the inequities in our existing system. What formerly was a problem only for poor people who lived in the ghetto has now visited us or our neighbor. As many have learned recently, when you lose your job, you lose your health insurance, and purchasing coverage individually is prohibi- tively expensive. Buthealth care may be the exception. In other areas such as transportation, the United States is reaching the point that massive investment is needed and it’s unclear where the money will some from. Where it shouldn't come from is obvious; we would be dangerously irresponsible to simply add to the national debt and pass the bill on to our children and grand- children. So, if we want more and better services, we're going to have to pay for them, in cash. The naysayers would have us believe that virtually all government spending—except possibly for defense—is bad and unnecessarily sucks money from the private sector. But that's simply not true; taxes and fees don't just take money, they. direct resources. If gasoline becomes more expensive because of higher taxes, for example, entrepreneurs will be spurred to develop alternative fuels and auto manufacturers to engineer more efficient vehicles, Hopefully the message in these elections was that the American people are ready and willing to face up to their responsibilities and that we want political leaders who will do the same. Do you agree? Disagree? Editorials are the opinion of the management of The Dallas Post. We welcome your opinion on contemporary issues in the form of letters to the editor. If you don't write, the community may never hear a contrasting point of view, Send letters to: The Dallas Post. P.O. Box 366, Dallas, PA 18612, Please include your name, address and daytime phone number so that we may verify authenticity, We reserve the right to edit for length and grammar. : Ti DALLASD0ST Published Weekly by Bartsen Media, Inc. . P.O. Box 366, Dallas PA 18612 "Luli Telephone: 717-675-5211 Ronald A. Bartizek Charlotte E. Bartizek ay © Editor and Publisher Associate Publisher Peggy Young Eric Foster Advertising Acct. Exec. Reporter = Paul Rismiller Olga Kostrobala, Production Manager Classified/typesetting Jean Hillard Office Manager MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION AND THE PENNSYLVANIA NEWSPAPER PUBLISHER'S ASSOCIATION Spreading seeds for next year Photo by Charlotte Bartizek Letter Diabetes Association needs your support Editor: Fourteen million Americans have diabetes, a chronic disease with serious complications and half the people don't realize they even have diabetes. Anyone can get diabetes, children and adults alike. Itis vitally important to be aware of the warning signs of diabetes and to seek immediate medical care. Insulin dependent diabetes is most common in children and young adults. Parents as well as teachers or people working with children should be aware of the symptoms and warning signs. They include: Frequent urination, ab- normal thirst, excessive hunger, rapid weight loss, irritbility, obvi- ous weakness and fatigue, nausea and vomiting. Prompt attention could mean life for you or your child. Non-insulin diabetes usually occurs after the age of 40. It may include any of the previously mentioned signs aswell as: Drowsi- ness, itching, family history of diabetes, excessive weight, tingling numbness in feet, skin infection and slow healing. Diabetes is a chronic disease which if left un- treated can lead to serious compli- cations and even death. We urge you to consider these symptoms. If they appear suddenly, see a doctor immediately. Over 16,000 people in Luzerne County presently have diabetes. One in 600 are children. The American Diabetes Association Luzerne County Chapter located at the Kirby Health Center, 71 N. Franklin Street, Willkes-Barre, (823-3355) is leading the fight against diabetes. There is information on diabe- tes available, support groups for people with diabetes for sharing and coping skills, as well as a parent support group for parents with children who have diabetes. The focus is on keeping current with proven methods of control- ling diabetes, as well as living successfully with this chronic dis- ease. The Luzerne County Chapter of the ADA is ready to help fami- lies, children and elderly in our community successfully manage their diabetes. Some 150,000 people will die this year as a result of diabetes. Everyyear 12,000 people lose their sight from diabetes and it causes half of all leg amputations in America. It is a serious, chronic . disease and the only way to end it is with your support. You can make -adifference by supporting research and educational programs. We need your support during this National Diabetes Month. Fred W. Reschauer * Volunteer Library news | 2nd printing of cookbook now available By NANCY KOZEMCHAK The Book Club of the Back Mountain Memorial Library is planning for its annual Christmas tea which will be held on Monday, December 16 at 1:30 in the read- ing room of the library. Friends of the Library members and inter- ested persons from the commu- nity are invited to attend the tea and the special Christmas pro- gram which will be presented. Children's Book Week will be celebrated from November 11 through the 16th, The theme for 1991 is “PowPow With Books". Students from College Misericor- dia's children's literature course present programs on children's books to the members of the Story hours on Wednesday, the 13th. There will be bookmarks and other items available for the children to take to commemorate the special week at the Back Mountain Li- brary. The library has received a ship- ment of the “Chefs and Artists" cookbooks from the second print- ing and they are available for pur- chase at the circulation desk in the library. The November meeting of the Book Club will be held on Monday, Nov. 18 at 1:30 in the reference room at the library. The program will consist of members bringing their own ‘Show and Tell’ items from home for discussion. Guests are invited. New books at the library: “Happy Endings" by Sally Quinn begins with a drama that stuns America and moves from romance to sus- pense to surprise. It is a story of passionate, sensual love—and commitment. It's the tale of two extraordinary women: Sadie Grey, former First Lady and Allison Ster- ling, star reporter. The story shows us Washington and all its worlds. It shows us women facing changes they didn't expect and finding out what really matters. “No Greater Love" by Danielle Steel is a novel that portrays the full breadth of human emotions as it sweeps us back to a dramatic moment in history no one will for- get. The sinking of the Titanic comes alive through the Winfield family and their experiences in those terrifying moments. It is the story of people on a voyage of the greatest ship ever built and brings a new authenticity and immediacy to the Titanic disaster and its impact on survivors. “The Love Child” by Catherine Cookson brings vividly to life a cross-section of 19th century England and its people, offering a dramatic example of the battle against human cruelty, and of the restorative power of love. It is the tale of a family of outcasts as they ‘triumph over the narrow-minded community in which they live. It shows us one woman's enduring spirit and heart-warming romance. The story is set in Northern Eng- land. 'Y' offers No School Day program The Wilkes-Barre YMCA, a United Way Agency is announcing its No School Day program. The No School Day program is designed to give the youth of our area someplace to go when they have a day off from school. It is a recreation program for children ages 5-14, which consists of rec- reational and structured gym classes, swimming, arts, crafts, fleld trips and much more. Programs are planned for Nov. 29 and Dec. 2. Children can be dropped offat the YMCA from 7:30- 9 a.m. and can be picked up from 4-5 p.m. The children will need to bring a swim suit, towel, gym shorts, T-shirt, white socks, sneak- ers and a lunch. Drinks will be provided. For additional information please call the YMCA at 823-2191. 1 Only yesterday 60 Years Ago - Nov. 13, 1931 ITS A GOOD YEAR FOR TURKEYS Roland S. Stevens, former Dal- las boy has been promoted from eastern buyer of hardware for Montgomery Ward & Co, with of- fices in Baltimore, Md. to district merchandise manager, A turkey crop of unusually good quality will be available for the housewife's Thanksgiving selection according to the Federal State crop reporting service, Wed - Maple McHenry to Lewis Labar; Marion Nelson Williams to Herman Kern. 50 Years Ago - Nov. 14, 1941 MYSTERY PERSON PLEDGES $100 FOR DALLAS BAND An anonymous donor has prom- ised to give $100 to Dallas High School band for the purchase of additional uniforms if the Band Parents Association will match it with $100. : Forty nine new members were initiated into Dallas Junior Woman's Club at its annual birthy§ 3 day dinner attended by 150 wome1#, of Irem Temple Country Club, Wednesday evening. “The Haunted High School” will be presented by the senior class of +" Dallas Township High School." Wednesday, Dec. 3, directed by J. Lloyd Drake, senior class advisor. Engaged - Lilllan Ward to Sgt. Richard Huddy. Wed - Julia Matukitis to Robert. Pickett; Marin Eipper to Pvt. Allen Ockenhouse; Ruth Ross to Ernest : Gay. as 40 Years Ago - Nov. 9, 1951 LAND PURCHASED FOR IDETOWN DEVELOPMENT Ri The 1952 Dodge will go on dis- play Saturday morning at L.L. Richardson’s show room on Lalffy | Street, Dallas in conjunction witlz . an open house of the completely remodeled sales and service agency. Capt. Luther D. Kocher, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Kocher of Noxen, celebrated his 21st birth- day on Oct. 29 in the Philippines. Whitesell Brothers, local build- ing contractors have purchased =~ 96 acres of land at Idetown and wi 2 | shortly open a new building devel” opment there. : : Dallas Township unleashed a. crushing ground offensive to topplg; Tunkhannock 26-0 Monday after- noon at Dallas Township. ~~ = Engaged - Ruth Elizabeth Drake to Paul D. Wasserott Jr. } 30 Years Ago - Nov. 9, 1961 REPUBLICANS SWEEP BACK MOUNTAIN ELECTIONS Republican candidates for County and local political office. swept tovictory in the Back Moun; tain region during Tuesday's Gea) eral Election in many instances | with 3-1 majorities. be The day after the new Correc- tional Institute at Dallas was dedi- | cated, the third prison break within five months occurred. The pris- oner was apprehendedinlessthan | an hour and a half, Civil Defense meeting is set for Wednesday Nov. 15, at Lehman High School gymnasium in which | questions relative to construction - and importance of fall-out shelters. will be discussed. Engaged - Theresa Reinard to Charles Hayes Jr, a Saturday will be a must day &# Dallas hopes to upset a powerful, unscored upon Wyoming elevenat'. Wyoming Stadium at 2 p.m. 20 Years Ago - Nov. 11, 1971 LEHMAN TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS DISAGREE . . ON SEWERS og) A sewer controversy erupted at Oak Hill with six members of Lehman Township Taxpayers As- sociation against a sewer system and five residents of the develop- | ment speaking for a cross-section of Oak Hill citizens expressing opposing opinions. : Lehman's Board of Supervisors joined a growing number of Back Mountain municipal governments protesting the proposed increase in electric rates by U.G.I. Corp. . A Dental Unit was added to Rural Health Corporation's growing list of services at the Harveys Lake- : Noxen Center. Dallas Mountaineers defeated West Side Central Catholic 16-14 at its homecoming game last Sat- * urday. Holly Phillips was crowned Dallas Homecoming Queen. The “B” Division leading Lake- Lehman Black Knights scored once against a strong Coughlin eleven. to evade a shut out Saturday night | by a score of 30-6. ig!) AO O08 Od +t Z2oT pte | our ed bgt pie py pin ped = TH THO) OO ~rrt OO) IT INR a aba adhe haber Sida - -
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