a ERR 2 cs = aE 336, TNE vos ONAL NEWS, NATIONAL ea (uit | N ed 7 x ER A i 1979-1980 Twenty five cents Vol. 90 No.50 Judges in the Back Mountain Holiday Decorations Contest this week announced the winners in the annual event. The contest is sponsored by The Dallas Post in cooperation with nine other spon- sors, Commonwealth Telephone, College Misericordia, Dallas Auto Parts, Spurlin’s Exxon Service- ‘center, First Eastern Bank, Franklin's Family Restaurants, Hanover Bank of Pennsylvania, Offset Paperback Mfrs., Inc. and the Parker Fuel Company. The judges toured the Back Mountain area during the past week, including Kingston Town- ship, Midway Manor, Dallas Borough, Dallas Township, Har- veys Lake, Lehman, Franklin and Jackson Township. “It was difficult to come to a decision on which was the best display in the lighted category. We went over the top four selections several times before reaching’ a final decision,” said Jane Opalicki, production manager of The Dallas Post. _ “There was only one entry in the unlighted division which the judges deemed worthy of winning, so it was not too difficult selecting the win- ning entry. “The best lighted display in the opiniont of the judges was at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Rinehimer, 24 West Center St., Shavertown. “The $50 bond for the best un- lighted display goes to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Chappell, Huntsville Road, Dallas.” In addition to the winners in the contest, certificates of honorable mention will be awarded to Mrs. K. Hudak, Arthur Kerpovich, Ernest Ashbridge and John Mesaros. Certificates in the church, school and commercial category will be awarded to St. Therese’s Church, Prince of Peace Church, Kingston Township Municipal Building and Hill the Florist. Judges in this year’s contest were three employees of The Dallas Post, Jane Opalicki, production manager; Debbie Zurinski, page layout; and Charlot Denmon, editor. The Dallas Post in cooperation with. numerous Back Mountain merchants will make 1981 a ‘Happy New Year” for the ‘first’ Back Mountain baby born after midnight in an area hospital. Free gifts to the “First Baby” will be given by Dallas Cablevision, one month’s free cable service; Paul Strasser, free 8x10 color portrait of the newborn and parents; Dallas Agway, ' $15 gift certificate; Daring’s Market, $5 gift certificate; Highway Liquidation, $10 gift certificate; The Wicker Distributing Co., $10 gift cer- tificate; Rosemary’s Sportswear, $5 gift certificate. Mum Farm Florist, one dozen red roses; Humphrey's Apparel & free hair styling; Gino’s Shoe Store, first pair of newborn baby’s shoes: Roth Jewelry, 3-pc. baby set for feeding; The Mill, choice of pair of jeans for either mother or father; and Cook’s Pharmacy, one box newborn Pampers, baby security thermometer and large nursery pack of “Wet Ones’. The Dallas Post will give a one year sub- scription to the paper to the parents of the first born. In order to be eligible for the “First Baby of 1981” contest, parents of the newborn must reside in Dallas, Dallas Township, Lake Township, Kingston Township, Jackson Township, Harveys Lake, Lehman Township, Franklin Township, and Noxen. All gifts must be claimed no later than Jan. 31. wo Inside The Post Menus. .........p.2 Cookbook... ....p.3 Only yesterday. ..p.4 WB Fats........p.5 Blood drive. .....p.6 In the spotlight. ..p.9 Sports... ......p.10 Obituaries. . ....p.11 Baby contest. ...p.12 b (Martin Looking back at 1980--was it of great significance to the people and communities of the Back Mountain or was it just another year at the beginning of a new decade? To some, no doubt, 1980 was an important year, one to remember, to others, just a year to forget. In any event, we look back at 1980 and some of the ups and downs which it brought with it. Jan. 2, 1980 John McManus resigns from Harveys Lake Borough Council Local investors predict 1980 to be tough economy year. Charles Crane home wins Dallas Post holiday decorating contest. Team effort keeps Dallas cagers in Tunkhannock Tournament. Jan. 10 Carter sends belated ‘birthday greetings’ to Dallas on occasion of the borough’s 100th anniversary. Back Mountain municipal representatives have had no word on municipal funding of Cross Valley. ; Jim Ross of Dallas has book accepted by publisher. New Harveys Lake Council over- turns appointments and decisions installed Dec. 28 by the old council. William Simms of Lehman Township needs blood donors. Dallas Mountaineers win Dallas Holiday Tournament and Dallas Junior Paul Jobson is named most valuable player. Judy Major Chorus. Dallas Fall Fair Board’s bond sale for Medical Center reaches the halfway mark. Jan. 17 New Back Mountain Medical Center to open Jan. 21, according to Dr. Lester Jordan, president of the Back Mountain Medical Center Board. Dallas School directors to study changes in food and custodial ser- vices. Former Dallas Olympian John Pickett views United States boycott i Bridgette returns from fun in the sun. Lake-Lehman plays best of season to beat Dallas, 65-63. in Pa. All-State + Back Mountain football rivals to play at end of 1980 season. Parents Aiding = Learning program to begin in Dallas Schools. Jan. 24 Dallas School Board to study the district’s suspension policy. Commonwealth plans million improvements. - Rev. Patrick Healey, Our Lady of Victory, is assigned to St. John the Evangelist in Scranton. Knights wrestler Mounts in 37-19 win. $18.3 dominate National Jaycee Week. Jan. 31 Back Mountain Kiwanis sponsors Margaret Purcell is named president of Harveys Lake Borough Council. Spokesman for Lehman Twp. Fire Company says new Fall Fair site will not cripple the financial status of the organization. Hitchcock’s Lake-Lehman wrestlers trounce Patriots 46-13. Dallas students score above the national median on national educational development tests. Feb. 7 Pennsylvania Senate confirmns the appointment of Charles Lem- mond, Jr. to fill the unexpired term of Judge Richard Bigelow, who re- signed in March, 1979. Concerned Citizens oppose Jack- son Township municipal building. Northeastern Bank of Pennsyl- vania plans to build a branch office in the Back Mountain. Frank Bevevino house on Shrine- view Drive, Dallas, totally des- troyed by a raging fire. Dallas Basketball Organization plans year wrap-up of the year’s program. Dallas Coach Larry Schuler’s grapplers defeat Crestwood and Bishop Hoban. Penn’s Woods Girl Scouts begin 1980 cookie sale. Feb. 14 similar to SCID, says Jeffes, commenting on recent riot in the New Mexico prison. Bishop names Rev. Burt Sweet to fill post made vacant by death of the late Rev. Robert D. Yost. Discussion on a Back Mountain water authority raises the question “could it be DAMA?” .Sunday, March 2, is announced as the date for open house at the new Back Mountain Medical Center. Dallas Post to. present bridal show on Feb. 20. Lake-Lehman wrestlers clinch AA title. Brobst blames poor shooting for the Mountaineers 55-51 loss to Lake- Lehman Knights. Dallas Junior High TV studio hums with new activity. Feb. 21 Dallas Cablevision $200,000 in improvements. Atty. Peter J. Savage to replace Lemmond as Lake-Lehman School Board solicitor. Dallas Rotary plays important community role during. 75 years of claims ‘Radio Home Visitor’ read The Dallas Post to blind. In a game which took 40 minutes longer than the average game, Coach Clint Brobst’s cagers de- feated Seton Catholic 67-56. Dallas Senior High students are presenting a series of nutrition lessons to kindergarten children in the district. Feb. 28 Dallas Area Municipality Authority approves rate increase for new hookups. j Wes Venable, general manager of Dallas-Shavertown Water Com- pany, says a water authority may meet hostility. St. Paul’s Lutherans elect Frederic Anderson, Joseph Har- disky, Howard Swain and George Voorhees to council. Knights coach, Shorty Hitchcock is optimistic about AA districts at King’s College. Former resident Jack Young- blood is elder statesman of Virginia sports. speaks on in-school suspensions. Lake-Lehman cites CAT im- provement. March 6 Wyoming county Redevelopment Authority discuss plans to seek grant for -Noxen Tannery demolition. - NW In a rare unanimous vote Har- veys Lake Council endorsed the plans of a group of Luzerne County organizations to stage a mini- marathon around the lake as part of the Irish Heritage Games on June 29. Bingo Bill could aid Harveys Wilson’s Restaurant closes pending change in ownership. Lake-Lehman wrestlers walk away with Division AA team title in the PIAA District 2 competition at King’s gym. Dallas wrestlers place 2nd in Division AAA of the PIAA District 2 competition. John Buzinkai, Lake-Lehman high school student named national merit finalist. March 13 Dallas teacher, employee con- tracts expire in summer 1980. Fall Fair Association receives $8,210 from two now discontinued community organizations. Sean Kavanagh, Dallas, and Rick Bonomo, Lake-Lehman win regional titles in wrestling. Black Knights lose in district playoffs 62-40 to GAR. March 20 5 Meadows plan finalized for Dallas Township. Franklin Volunteer Fire Com- pany commemorates 30 years. Robert Pilger, Jr., receives Carnegie medal for heroism. Why did five coaches resign at Dallas--their. comments were vague and uneasy. ‘Marsha Landis elected president of Dallas Junior Woman’s Club. Kavanagh loses in state wrestling competition. March 27 Powderhorn Estate residents complain to Dallas Borough Council about developer turning off power to the main pump of the sewage system. College Misericordia announces plans to add new dormitory space. Tracey Turner and Clare Cotter named to West All-Stars team. Back Mountain team to join Pocono Mt. soccer league. American Legion celebrates its (Continued on P, 4)
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