With Little League season in full
swing, children from all across the
Back Mountain are taking to the
fields daily trying their best to learn
to bat, hit and catch the ball. For
many, it is their first experience in
competitive sports. For many
others, however, it marks another
ar of trying to live up to the
‘expectations of parents and family
embers.
We all’ like to be winners at
whatever we try to do. But, in a
sporting contest, one team must win
and the other lose. It’s the name of
the game, so to speak.
- Because of this circumstance, it is
equally as important to teach our
children to be good losers. It’s
actually very easy to be a gracious
+i, winner. But, graciousness in the
x face of a loss, is a far more
» © challenging virtue.
How can we best teach our young-
sters that losing is also an .impor-
4 tant part of sportsmanship? It is
& often said that losing is an integral
; part of becoming a champion. The
challenge of competition is sparked
%. by the desire to continuously
increase the odds. In taking such
chances, the competitor also
nincreases his chances of loss. But,
in doing so, he drives himself to
even greater heights if the chal-
lenge is met and surmounted.
As adults and fans, we want to be
rooting for the winners. This again
iS natural. However, we shoulder a
very heavy responsibility to set an
example of fair play and courtesy to
our youngsters on the field. How
can we expect them to live up to the
rules of fair play when they are
withess to catcalls and squabbling
from their parents. It comes down
to the old adage of “Do as I say, not
as’'1 do,” which we all know does
not cut it with our children today.
¢' They are too sophisticated and wise
to buy such bunk.
Only Yesterday
50 Years Ago - June 2, 1933
& Area residents had the opportun-
i ity to attend the Ringling Brothers
% ahd Barnum & Bailey Combined
Circus on its Ringling Brothers’
Golden Jubilee tour when the circus
appeared in Scranton.
Dallas Borough School Board
reduced the millage from 30 to 25
for the 1933-34 school year.
You could get--3 bags salt 10c;
corn 10c can; Gruyere cheese 25¢C
box; peaches 2 big cans 25¢c; ginger
+} snaps 2 1b. 25¢; scrub brushes 10c
ea. !
40 years Ago - June 4, 1943
Laketon High School graduated 16
seniors. Elizabeth Jackson was val-
edictorian. The remaining class
members were Edwin Delaney,
© Burton Gordon, George Gordon,
23 Albert Gulitus, Elizabeth Jackson,
Roy King, Anne Newhart, Grace
Nichols, Mabel Oney, Mildred
Bl Payne, Katherine Ryan, Mildred
i Schoch, Charles Smith, Edward Shi-
%¥ lanski, George Sutton and Jean
Wolfe.
. Engaged--Elizabeth Hopple to
Marvin Scott.
Deaths--Mary Levitt, Beaumont;
Margaret Allen, Noxen,
& Anniversaries-Mr. and Mrs. Ben
* Brace, East Dallas, 25 years.
You could get--Bacon 23c '» lb.;
salami '» 1b. 19¢; Chicken of the Sea
tuna 7 0z. can 41c; granulated sugar
5 1b. bag 30c¢; coffee 24c Ib.
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For this reason, and because
organized Little League was formed
to provide an enjoyable experience
for our youth, it is of utmost import-
ance to keep the game in perspec-
tive.
children, and it should be for us as
well. If, along the way, the young
ones learn respect and concentra-
tion, develop physical skills, an
appreciation of the challenge, a
competitive spirit and a healthy
admiration for excellence, then we
will all be winners, regardless of the
final score.
30 Years Ago - May 29, 1953
Back Mountain Schools choose
high ranking students. Westmore-
land High School valedictorian was
Linda Kay Hetrick; Beverly Louise
Cowell was salutatorian. Theresa
Burnat was Lehman-Jackson vale-
dictorian while Donald Glas was
Dallas-Franklin Twp. valedictorian
while Irene Shultz was salutatorian.
Engaged--Eleanore Butler to
,Richard R. Gregory; Lydia Pollock
to Alex Mahoney; Harry D. Wil-
liams to Janet Snyder; Mary Eliza-
beth Long to Luther Gregory.
Married--Jane Ide to James
Murray; Bernadine Rasmus to
James Dougherty.
Deaths--Joseph E. Petrick,
Dallas; Mrs. Ralph Frantz, Hunts-
ville; Mrs. E.L. Seavy, Church St.,
Dallas.
You could get--Sweet pickles 39c
qt.; canned cream 4 tall cans 47c;
bananas 3 1b. 29¢; watermelons 95¢;
ground beef 3 Ib. 95; steaks 65¢ Ib.
20 Years Ago - May 29, 1963
Girl Scouts Meet
Philip Lovejoy ‘was named
speaker for graduation exercises at
Dallas Senior High School. A native
of Portland, Lovejoy was. secretary
of Rotary International for 10 years
and had spoken to audiences all
over the world. His topic was
‘‘Make Way For Tomorrow."
Marion Olenick, Dallas senior,
was awarded second place in the
Pennsylvania Hallmark Art Talent
Contest sponsored by Pennsyl-
vania’s Federation of Woman's
Clubs.
Engaged--Gloria J. Cigarski to
David C. Williams; Margaret Beth
Weaver to George Zenger.
Married-Carol Ann Llewellyn to
Hudson Dean, Jr.
Birthdays--Liva Gordon, 90 years
old.
Anniversaries--Mr. and Mrs. John
Rifenberry, Beaumont, 50 years.
Deaths--Glen Loveland, Center-
moreland; James Coulter, Dallas;
Charles Oberst, Harveys Lake
native; Wesley Barber, Waterloo,
meeting.
sold.
Methodist Church:
dedicated at this time.
The following co-curricular posi-
tions are open for the 1983-84 school
year in the Dallas School District:
Junior High School Assistant
Football Coach, Assistant Wrestling
Coach (In Charge of Junior High),
Assistant Wrestling Coach, Assist-
ant Field Hockey Coach, Assistant
Track Coach, Cheerleading Coach,
Majorette Coach.
Anyone interested in, these posi-
tions should contact Mr. Dan Poor-
man, Junior High School Principal,
as soon as possible.
Senior High School Assistant Foot-
ball Coach, Assistant Basketball
Coach, Volley Ball Coach.
Anyone interested in these posi-
tions should contact Mr. Edgar
Hughes, Senior High School Princi-
pal, as soon as possible.
N
N.Y.; Myron Hunter, Sweet Valley.
You could get- Hams 25c 1b;
skinless franks 47c 1b.; bananas 12¢
lb.; strawberries 3 baskets $1;
carton of 24 candy bars, 89¢; vine-
gar 29¢. qt. '
10 Years Ago : May 3, 1973
valedictorian at Lake-Lehman while
Jo Ann Urick was salutatorian.
Students of Gate of Heaven School
honored Father Thomas Jordan,
pastor, on the occasion of his 25th
anniversary of the priesthood with a
program.
Raelene Daring, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Ray Daring took first
place in the Northeastern Pennsyl-
vania Art Contest held at the Boston
Store.
Anniversaries--Mr.
and Mrs.
50 years.
Deaths--C. Aubdey Handall, Har-
veys Lake; Margaret Barrall,. Jack-
son Twp.; Harry Cragle, Cease-
town; Mattie Ida Hadsel, Idetown.
You could get--Chuck roast $1.28
lb.; capons 78c¢ 1b.; beef liver 69¢
Ib.; bing cherries 69¢ 1b.; tomatoes
3 1b. $1; onions 3 1b. 59¢; celery 29¢
bnch.
Arson Hot
Line
Rep. George C. Hasay today
reminded Pennsylvanians that there
is a toll-free telephone number to
report information on suspicious
fires.
The “Arson Hotline” was estab-
lished by the Insurance Federation
of Pennsylvania in 1981 to help in
the investigation of possible cases of
arson.
The telephone number, which is in
operation 24 hours a day, is 1-800-
462-0322. ’
The 117th District legislator noted
that if a caller’s tip leads to the
arrest and or conviction of the
suspected arsonist, the caller could
be entitled to a monetary reward.
Hasay said that in the 1981-82
session, the General Assembly
passed a law to stiffen the criminal
penalties for arson and to require
more detailed answers to insurance
policy application questions in
arson-prone areas.
Goodbye, MaryAnn! Hello,
Dottie! In other words, this is what
might "be considered my ‘‘swan
song.” And how I love playing the
dying swan.
Actually, it should be, ‘‘Goodbye,
Dallas Post, from Mak.” With this,
my final issue of A Little Fact, A
Little Fancy, I am saying goodbye
to my work at the Post, and the
hectic, challenging, sometimes frus-
trating, always rewarding job of
prying to get the paper out each
week.
During my year with the paper,
there have been numerous changes
in design, format and content. We
have all worked very diligently at
responding to the reading needs of
the Back Mountain community.
. I personally have developed a
number of friendships throughout
the community, which I consider
invaluable in my life and look for-
ward to continuing. I have learned
much about the community in which
I have spent most of my adult life.
It still amazes me that I could have
been a resident here for eight
years( and remained ignorant of the
many activities and happenings
which make the Back Mountain
such a great place to live.
I admit to qualms of sadness in
leaving what has become for me, a
way of life. There is no way one can
sit behind. the desk of a local news-
paper for several hours each day
and forget about it upon leaving the
office. During my tenure as asso-
ciate editor, The Post has been in
my thoughts for most of my waking
hours. Wrong, I must confess, there
have been times when even my
sleep has been disturbed by worry
over a particular story or photo
assignment. /
Still, it has all been worthwhile.
And, as is always the case with
human nature, I can hardly remem-
ber the instances of frustration and
the long, grueling hours behind my
typewriter-trying to make sense of
notes taken during a telephone
interview while Peggy Poynton was
giving me messages and Sheila
Hodges was filling me in on circula-
from Mak
tion figures. At the same time, Olga
Kostrobala, was probably looking
for copy to type so we could get the
paper laid out in time to make
deadline. While I can picture myself
sitting up until the wee hours of the
morning, preparing copy for page
one, I don’t recall the feeling of
exhaustion which accompanied the
chore. I know I spent a lot of time
rubbing my eyes and wondering
why organization was not inherent
to my nature. But at this point, it all
appears rather humorous.
Acutally, it is all a part of the job.
The hustle and bustle are the ele-
ments which make newspapers the
vital, informative vehicles of com-
munication they are today. The last
minute updates and rush to get the
right story at the right time are
really what I will remember as the
fun part of my association with the
Post.
But, most of all, I will recall the
great friendships with my co-work-
ers and the wonderful public. While
I look forward to having more time
to spend with my family, I know I
will miss the paper and you, the
readers.
At the same time, I know that
things will remain in good hands.
Dotty Martin, a most capable, effi-
cient and experienced newspaper
woman will take the reigns in with
my departure. Dotty has a well-
rounded background in newspapers
and public relations and is looking
forward to getting acquainted with
the Post readers. I am confident
that she will keep the special local
touch for which the Post is famous.
I look forward to continued
improvements in content and style
under Dotty’s tutelage.
To those of you who have found
our working relationship gratifying,
I say “goodbye” and ‘‘good luck in
your endeavors.” To those readers
and contributors, who have fre-
quently held the belief that I would
have done better in some other
business, I say “It’s been fun,
anyway. And I’m glad we have had
the opportunity to disagree.”
®
Letter
To the Editor:
During 1983 the National Associa-
tion of Civilian Conservation Corps
Alumni (NACCCA) will celebrate
the 50th anniversary of the estab-
lishment of the Civilian Conserva-
tion Corps (CCC).
The NACCA is trying to locate
about 2 million former members
and persons who were connected or
affiliated with the CCC during the
1930s and 1940s. It is a known fact
that many of these persons reside in
Pennsylvania and areas serviced by
the “Post”.
I am sure that many of your
readers have often wondered what
became of the CCC. You can tell
them the CCC lives again in the
NACCA. It is a young and growing
organization with chapters in many
of the states throughout the nation,
and one of its major objectives is to
have the CCC reactivated.
One of the foremost financial
advisors in the United States is the
on-camera instructor of a television
course for college credit called,
‘Personal Finance.”
He is Robert Rosefsky and his
course, offered by Luzerne County
Community College, will be seen
over WVIA-TV, Channel 44, begin-
ning Sunday, June 5 through Aug.
28, from 7 to 8 a.m.
Rosefsky graduated from Yale
University and the Syracuse Law
School after which he spent nearly a
decade in the practice of law.
During that time he also served as
an officer, then as director of a
commercial bank.
Rosefsky and his wife reside in
Los Angeles, Calif., where he writes
many articles and books on finan-
W
cial affairs and scripts for his
nationally-syndicated radio and tele-
vision ‘‘advice’’ columns. Rosefsky
also is the author of the accompany-
ing course text for the 26-part tele-
course, Personal Finance. Besides
his books and radio and television
shows, Rosefsky wrote a nationally-
syndicated newspaper column,
“Speaking Dollar Wise,’ for which
he won the John Hancock Award for
Excellence in Financial Journalism.
The accumulated financial knowl-
edge of Robert Rosefsky can be
experienced by enrolling in Per-
sonal Finance at Luzerne County
Community College. For registra-
tion information contact Eleanor
Miller, administrative assistant to
the academic dean at LCCC, 829-
7392. ¥
\
A commemorative postage stamp
honoring the 50th anniversary of the
establishment of the CCC has been
‘available for purchase since April 6,
1983.
Anyone interested in the organiza-
tion can write to NACCA, Loeh-
mann’s Plaza, 7245 Arlington Blvd.,
Suite 318, Falls Church, Virginia
22042, for further information and
literature.
Victor Vengrouskie
Seminary
Graduates
Wyoming Seminary held its 139th
commencement exercises on
Sunday, May 29 in the Carpenter
Athletic Center, Maple Avenue df
Kingston.
Wallace F. Stettler, who is the
ninth president of this coed college
preparatory school which was
founded in 1844, presided over the
ceremonies with Richard L. Pear-
sall, Dallas, chair-an of the Board of
Trustees presenting the diplomas.
Area members of the class of 1983
are: Valerie Geist, Karen L. Hanni-
gan, Lowri Hedden, and Constance
John, all of Dallas.
Also, Suzanne Lehman, Dallas;
Debora A. Maseychik, Shavertown;
Sarah Pierson, Karin Saul, William
E. Anker, Christopher Evans, David
Grosek, Christopher Gunster, all of
Dallas; Geoffrey S. Heydt, Shaver-
town; David H. Lemmond, Dallas;
Frank Lombardo, Shavertown;
Thomas L. Peeler, Trucksville; Yu
Ling Shao, Dallas; John Solinsky,
Trucksivlle and Christopher Wil-
liams, Dallas. ?
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