PAGE TWO juvenile delinquency is ‘mushrooming’ in county “Don’t let your children be orphans with parents,” warned Luzerne County Probation Of- ficer Robert Roman at a Dallas Elementary PTA meeting held Monday night. Mr. Roman addressed approximately 75 parents and teachers on the growing problem of juvenile delinquency in Luzerne County. Noting that 60 percent of the one and one half million crimes committed last year in America were committed by persons under the age of 18, Mr. Roman stated that the number of ar- rests of juveniles has doubled since 1960. Furthermore, the probationary officer asserted, the stereotyped juvenile delin- quent—the long-haired, beard- ed, asocial youth of below aver- age intelligence—simply is not a realistic picture of the typical delinquent. More often, the “‘average’’ juvenile who gets into serious trouble does not shave yet, is a sociable young- ster, and is of average intelli- gence. Mr. Roman suggested that there is no single cause of juv- enile delinquency, but that “certain common social and economic conditions often go hand in hand’’ in creating situa- tions which frequently give rise to juvenile delinquency. He cited poverty, poor neighbor- hoods, and disorganized: family life as factors which might con- tribute to the ‘mushrooming in- crease in juvenile delin- quency,” adding that ‘‘juvenile delinquency knows no bar- riers—it afflicts people without regard to race, religion, or economic status.” In Luzerne County, Mr. Roman explained, the juvenile court is presided over by Judge Edward W. Lopatto. Chief Pro- bation Officer Charles Adonizio is assisted by five probation workers in carrying out a three- faceted plan which attempts first to prevent juvenile delin- quency, to treat it, and if neces- sary, to control it through ‘detention of the youngsters in ‘any of the several state juvenile detention centers. The cost of this program is high, Mr. Roman admitted— approximately $400,000 each year. A 75 percent ‘success rate’’ with youngsters was advanced by the probation of- ficer as tangible evidence that the money is well spent. In closing, Mr. Roman ad- vised that parents “give love, affection, and respect to your children; ‘that they ‘restrict the hours and company your youngsters keep” and ‘see to it that your children are well- dressed, well-groomed and well-mannered. “The less juvenile delinquency there is,” the pro- bation officer concluded, ‘the better life will be for all of us.” David F. Lacy, Dallas to represent Bucknell at national symposium David F. Lacy, president of the Association of Bucknell Students, will represent the University .at the National Student Symposium on the Presideney to be held Dec. 11-13 at Airlie House near Warrenton, Va. Mr.. Lacy is a senior from Dallas: Bucknell is one of 100 colleges and universities from all 50 states invited to send a student to this symposium with ‘senior members of White House staffs extending from the Hoover through Nixon administrations. It is being sponsored by the Center for the Study of the DALLAS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL by Cheryl Hontz Linda Dexter Senior Dance Saturday evening, Nov. 14, the senior class of Dal-Hi spon- sored a dance in the school gym from 7:30 0...10730° ‘p.m: Everyone seemed to enjoy the vibrations of ‘“The North American Bear.” Veterans’ Day Assembly November 11, an assembly was held in the Senior High auditorium commemorating Veterans’ Day. Mr. Gerald Stinson presented a short talk to the students followed by a film entitled ‘Ugly Angels.” The film explained the role of the helicopter in the Vietnam war. Veterans’ Day Parade The Dallas Senior High Band, majorettes, strutters, and color guard participated in the an- nual Veterans’ Day Parade starting on Market Street in Kingston and ending in Wilkes- Barre. There were two band divisions in the parade: “A” division was bands comprised of over 60 members, and “B” division was the bands with 60 or less members. Congratula- tions to the Dal-Hi Band which, under the direction of Lester {.ewis, won second place in the “B" division. The band and most abused drug One drug in the United States causes more damage than all other drugs combined. The drug is alcohol. Only three human conditions tie up more medical resources than alcohol-related rpoblems. They are heart disease, cancer and mental illness. Alcohol is very much a part of today’s drug scent. One survey shows that 92 percent of high school students have at least sampled alcohol, that 23 percent use dlcohol “sometimes,” and six percent say they use it fre- quently. As is the case with all other drugs, parents usually set the standards for teenage drinking. Most young persons who try it are mimicking adults and a home cocktail party leads to the teenage conclusion that drink- ing is one of the easiest methods of being regarded as an adult. These studies indicate that teenagers do not drink so much for the effect as they do to avoid being excluded from the ‘‘in group.” Early drinking increases the chances of a boy or girl ending up with the one of ten drinking adults who are classified as al- coholics and in need of medical care. majorettes also got a chance to proudly ‘show-off’ their new uniforms. The parade was one of the largest held in Penn- sylvania. Football Nov. 6, the Dallas footBall * team showed their excellent skill in the game against Central Catholic. The game with Central was considered one of the “bigger” games and the crowds that supported both sides were large and en- thusiastic. Of course the Dallas fans were disappointed when Dallas lost with the score 7-0, but they had to admit that the Dallas players did some good playing. The team should be congratulated for their hard work and ability despite the loss they suffered in the game against Central. Thanksgiving morning at 10:00 a.m. the Dallas football team will meet Lehman at home for the big game of the year. This game determines who will receive the ‘geld shoe” that is given to the winning team. Get out there on Thanksgiving and support your team—the Best! Patron Drive Recently you may have had Dallas High School Seniors knocking at your door and asking you to be a patron for the 1971 yearbook. They needed to collect at least $2000 to have the type of yearbook they wished to have. No one likes to go asking for money but it was important to them and so the seniors did it. Thanks to all those people living in the Back Mountain who con- tributed, the goal was finally reached. The class of 1971 would like to thank all those who gave money and made a good year- hook possible. Play This is a reminder that Nov. 19 and 20 at 8 p.m., the junior and senior classes of the Dallas Senior High School will present the comedy ‘‘Send Me No Flowers.” The play will be held in the Senior High School audi- torium and the price of the tickets is $.50 for students and $1.00 for adults. Do yourself a favor and come. Wrestling Tuesday, Nov. 10, wrestling season started at Dallas. Mr. Bamrick is the coach this year assisted by Mr. Roberts. The first wrestling meet will be held Dec. 5, against Wyoming Seminary at home. This year the team is in need of more heavy weight wrestlers. Any boy interested in being in the heavy weight division is urged to come out and show his support for his school. Presidency. The symposium is intended to extend knowledge of the Office of the Presidency to the students by conveying to them a more accurate impression of how the White House Staff is run, how specific policy desis- ions are arrived at, and how long range goals and objectives are formulated. It is also hoped by the spon- sors that it will provide past and present administration members in attendance a better understanding of student at- titudes toward the Presidential Office and the policy responsi- bilities therin, and that it will serve as a bridge to open com- munication between the nation’s college youth and offi- cials working in the Office of the President. The program for the con- ference includes a keynote address and roundtable discussions on the development The program for the con- ference includes a keynote address and roundtable discus- sions of the development of the Presidential approach to domestic and foreign policy, and the Presidential goals for the 1970’s. \ women voters to hear speaker on air pollution The League of Women Voters of the Wilkes-Barre Area have scheduled a qualified speaker to speak on environmental quality at the general membership meeting Dec. 2. at 8. p.m. in the YMCA auditorium, Wilkes- Barre. The program will be on air pollution and some of the ques- tions to come under discussion will be the extent of pollution, why standards have to be set, and why controls are necessary. The program is also expected to include discussion on the funct- ions of government and of indi-. viduals in these respects. The League supported the formation of the new Environ- mental Protection Agency Act which became a law Oct. 3 as an important first step in coordina- ting environmental protection agencies under one head. One-family home building will push ahead of apartments again in three to five years, say the forecaster. Why? Because half of all Americans are under 26, and they're expected to start a new baby boom. DALLAS AUTO and FURNITURE UPHOLSTERING ® Boat Tops e Lawn Furniture Route 309 Across From Shady Side Lake 675-5882 PFC Ronald Roberts black-out results from toppled tree A power failure occurred on Center Street, Shavertown, when a tree fell late Friday af- ternoon and knocked down power lines. Service was inter- rupted to about 200 homes in the area from 5:44 p.m. to 6:50 p.m. Richard Demmy, vice presi- dent of Luzerne Electric Divisi- on of UGI, said the tree—dead for many years—was not felled by wind or rain but toppled from the sheer weight of its bulk. Good Samaritan rescues cat Saturday afternoon the Dr. Henry M. Laing Fire Company, Dallas, received a call repor- ting that a cat was stranded in a tree on Siginaw Street, Dallas. Being Good Samaritans with a history of other rescues of this type, four volunteers and a truck were dispatched to the scene. However, the company’s 24-foot ladder was not long enough to reach the feline’s perch. John Sperl, Main Street, Dallas, a volunteer fireman, offered to climb the tree to effect the rescue. Some 50 spectators, mostly children, watched as Mr. Sperl climbed 50 feet up the tree. He brought the cat down and rg: turned it to its owner, : “Just a part of our services,” ‘as one fire company official put it. turkey party Nov. 20 at Gate of Heaven The Gate of Heaven Holy Name Society will sponsor a Thanksgiving game party Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. in the Gate of Heaven auditorium, Dallas. William Motyka is chairman and William Kalinowski is co- chairman of the event. The Rev. Stephen McGough is moderator of the Society. "THE DALLAS POST, NOV. 19, 1970 R. Roberts attends radioman’s school PFC Ronald Roberts, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Roberts, Overbrook Ave., Dallas, recent- ly graduated from basic train- ing at Fort Knox, Ky. He is a graduate of Dallas Senior High School, Class of 1968. Ronald is currently attending Radio- man’s School at Fort Knox, which is a 10 week course. The school will recess for the Christ- mas holidays at which time PFC Roberts expects to be home for a 14-day leave. aged man found lying near nursery An elderly resident of a rest home was found lying on the ground Thursday afternoon at the entrance to Rave’s Nursery, Route 309, Kingston Township. John Chomisak, 90, of Gibber- son Rest Home, Idetown, was discovered by Howard Sprau, Shavertown. Mr. Sprau ad- ministered first aid. Kingston Township Police Chief Herbert Updyke said Mr. Chomisak apparently slipped and fell. The Kingston Township ambulance carried him to Nesbitt Memorial Hospital, where he was admitted with a laceration of the forehead and possible head and chest in- juries. It was reported the elderly man has run away from the rest home on several occasions. 2 Dallas Walter Glogowski, president of the Dallas Education Asso- ciation, and Ruth P. Ambrose, executive council member, met with over 85 elected officers and educator delegates from the Pennsylvania State Education Association’s Northeastern Region at Pocono Manor re- cently. They discussed problems facing children, teachers, and administrators in the education process today. The Northeast- ern Region represents about 9,000 teachers. PSEA President David Kirk- patrick of Easton, in his ad- dress, noted the growing suc- cess of the educators’ legis- lative efforts in Harrisburg to bring what he viewed as needed education legislation on to the law books of Pennsylvania. The legislation discussed included a broad spectrum from increased state aid to local school dis- tricts, improved retirement benefits for teachers, and to im- proved standards of the teach- ing profession. State Senator-elect Henry Messinger of Allentown, former PSEA president and currently a staff member of PSEA, chal- lenged the teachers to respond vigorously to what he called a negative and punitive attitude THANKS! Humbly, I say ‘‘thanks’’! Thank God! Thanks to my wife and children. Thanks to the army of loyal work- ers who worked so hard for me in all phases of this campaign. Thanks to those who have confidence in me. I also wish to THANK my OPPONENT in conducting a clean campaign. I pray for the guidance to serve all the people in this 120th District of Penn- sylvania and to remain worth of their confidence. I'm A Happy Guy, Frank J. 0'Connell, Jr. We are specialists in fully - guaranteed monuments sculptured from Select Barre Granite. Monuments William R. 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Mr. Holblak contends that an editorial published Oct. 1in The Dallas Post entitled ‘‘Sad State of Affairs” libeled him by implying that he ‘“‘was improp- erly motivated and improperly used judicial processes in con- nection with the Harveys Lake Council.” The editorial repri- manded Mr. Hoblak for utilizi- ing ‘legal harassment’ to drive “a good and decent man—Fred Kohl—not only from the council but from the borough as well.” Mr. Kohl, who now lives in Kingston, appeared at a meet- ing of Harveys Lake Council Oct. 1 to refute The Post’s charges. He protested ‘that punk (Mr. Hoblak) and his teachers atregional meeting of the Pennsylvania School Board Association to legitimate negotiations’ rights for teach-- ers. coordinator for the ers, stressed the role of political activism among teachers and the need for extending the polit- ical successes of teachers on the state level into more Federal government political cam- paigns. 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