orn The Back Mountain com- munity will have a new—and lovelier—look if plans currently being studied by the Dallas Area fi /isonments) Group are impleidented. The group, which is sponsored by the Dallas Kiwanis Club, met recently to discuss projects it Foremost among these is the planting of two vacant lots along Route 309, Shavertown, which one environmentalist called ‘“‘eyesores.’”’ Kevin Chadwick displayed drawings of the area’s ‘‘new look” when the spring planting is completed. Kevin reported that he has contacted PennDOT Dallas School District Superintendent Dr. Linford A. Werkheiser announced that the relocatable buildings might be five weeks behi schedule because of weather conditions. Completion late was Feb. 1, 1973. An on-site meeting was held last week and the main problem is pouring of the concrete forms and footings. The weather has not cooperated with the con- tractors and progress cannot be made until the concrete work is completed. It is hoped that the weather will ‘allow construction to contingg and lost time made up. According to Dr. Werkheiser, exterior panels have been received and other materials are ready for completion of the project. The building, a federal project to help house those students who were relocated due to the flood, was begun in October. It will alleviate the pressure on the schools in the district. Bids for furniture, office, classroom, library, cafeteria, health room, playground, and physical education equipment were opened at the regular monthly board meeting. All bids were referred to the proper committees for tabulation and recommendation. Wilkes College contributed a large’ portion of the en- tertainment Sunday at the King’s College gymnasium when several thousand children attended ‘‘Operation: Make Them Smile’’ -- a Christmas party for victims of the flood. Buses; provided by the Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO), took parks located in various parts of Greater Wyoming Valley. The pr¢gyam, which included the King" College band. and chorus, began at 10 a.m. and nder the direction of > ‘Happy Holidays to _ you” — that’s in _ tune with our wishes. Woneral Radio 7 S. Main St. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Rebecca Jost and eperating as a result of a grant from the Haas Community Fund, provided financial assistance for the program. From noon to 6 p.m. Wilkes students provided en- tertainment, beginning with Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy (human puppets played by Ruthanne Jones of Forty Fort and Robert Leach of Seranton). From 12:15 to 1:30 The Jesters, a three-man musical group, performed. At 1:30 the Wilkes College Russian Chorus, under the guidance of © One of ithe} features ‘of the Wilkes musical program was a vocal presentation at 4 p.m. by Kingston, who has had ex: tensive experience in the world of theater. The Stevens-James Two, folk singers, appeared at 4:30. This twosome consists of Jum Perlberg, a sophomore elementary education major from Rye, N.Y., and Steve Newman of Wilkes-Barre. Both are Wilkes College students and were victims of the flooding from Tropical Storm Agnes. and local nursery businessmen and has been most pleased with their willingness to cooperate in these plans. Funds for the project were re- ceived from a glass, paper and magazine collection recently completed by the group. Jeff McDonald reported he had written to the Enquirer weekly newspaper to seek out information relating to trust funds ' originated for worthy local projects that could be con- ducted in this area. Monies are available from this fund if the projects are’ considered worth- while environmental under- takings. .The environmental group is also considering a planting, in flowers, of an American flag somewhere along one of the community’s highways. It was suggested that such a display would prove a beautiful and un- ique attraction. Prospective members are cordially invited to attend the group’s next meeting, which is scheduled for Elby’s Rest- aurant Jan. 6, 1973. Representatives of the Dallas Area Environmental Group who attended the meeting were Carol Hession, Gate of Heaven; Kathy Downs, Dallas Junior Woman's Club; Jeff McDonald, : Boy Scout Troop 281; Doris Parrish, Roy Walters, Luzerne County Community College Circle K; Jody Kostenbauder, Wilkes-Barre Campus of Penn State Circle K; James Huston and George McCutcheon, chair- man of the Dallas Kiwanis Club. Another Pymatuning Record Established More hunters utilized goose blinds at the Pymatuning Waterfowl Area in Crawford County in 1972 than ever before. While sportsmen did not set any new harvest records this year, they did have a fairly successful goose season. This year 4,276 shooters used the 40 goose blinds constructed ‘and maintained by the Game previous mark of 4,246: set last year Pad “oni “Holders of goose blind reservations were selected from a record 29,134 applicants in a drawing in early October. A total of 2,570 gunners utilized the controlled duck shooting areas, considerably fewer than last year’s 3,414 sportsmen and the record 3,556 who showed up in the duck areas in 1970. The figures add up to a grand total of 6,846 hunters using the Pymatuning controlled shooting areas in 1972, compared to the record 7,660 set in 1971. “Merry and a . Tel. 288-0152 Kingston . Pn. rg Photo by James Kozemchak Fire Co. Holds Christmas Party Last Saturday afternoon from 2-4 p.m., children from the areas were entertained at a Christmas party sponsored by the Trucksville Volunteer Fire Company. About 480 children attended the party, which is held an- nually by the firemen. Santa Claus arrived with the fanfare of a firetruck; of course, and spoke to each child. The child- ren were given a gift stocking and pictures were taken. After- wards they were all treated to cookies and punch. Chairman for the holiday affair was Frank Roginski, assisted by Thomas Schmidle and Charles Woolbert, Shell Williams played Santa Claus at his very best. The Dallas Post will hold its annual Holiday Open House Friday afternoon from 3 to 6. Everyone is invited! Attend! 1972 Over 480 children turned out for the annual Christmas party sponsored by the Trucksville Volunteer Fire Company. The party was complete with Santa Claus and a Christmas stocking for each child. Santa Claus (Shell Williams) seems to be enjoying his role as much as the children are enjoying the party. Subscribe To The Post Pace 3 An examination for ap- prentices was announced today by the Philadelphia Area Office, U.S. Civil Service Commission, 128 ~~ North Broad St., Philadelphia. Vacancies will be filled by the Frankford Arsenal, Bridge and Tacony Streets, Philadelphia; the Naval Air Engineering Center, the Naval Shipyard, and the Naval Ships Engineering Command, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Candidates who qualify and receive appointments will be paid $3.04 per hour at the start of their training program. Upon completion of their ap- prenticeship they will receive journeyman rates, now ranging from $4.34 to $4.63 to start. Candidates must file ap- plication by no later than Feb. 27.1973; No special education or ex- perience is required. A written test will be given to all can- didates. Candidates are rated on the basis of the test results or on the basis of the detailed information they supply in the application forms that will be sent to them with their notice of admission to the written test. = Greenstreet News For Wedding Stationery 675-5211
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