Editor's notes
WELL, HERE WE ARE — in our
new office. It hardly seems real,
we’ve waited so long for this day.
The Dallas Post is now located in
a brand, spanking new office in the
Route 309/415 Plaza on Memorial
Highway, nestled right between
Kasarda’s and Rachel’s Real
Estate.
The staff is
thrilled to be
- here, too, for a
lot of different
reasons. The
first, of course, is
because we feel
we can serve the
Back Mountain j
community much
better from a DOTTY MARTIN
more centrally-located office and,
secondly, because who wouldn’t
enjoy moving into a brand new
office?
Anyway, I’m sure it’s going to
take us some time to get situated,
but, even while we’re unpacking,
-we’d love to have members of the
community stop in and say hello.
We're real easy to find now, so any
gripes, complaints, or even compli-
ments you might have, will be
received at our new office in the
Route 309/415 Plaza.
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SPEAKING OF NEW THINGS,
the first-ever Dallas Post Apprecia-
tion Banquet is on the schedule for
tomorrow evening at the Idetown
Fire Hall.
The banquet, which will honor our
carriers, school correspondents and
our first-ever Student/Athletes from
Dallas and Lake-Lehman High
Schools, will feature Marge Garin-
ger as principle speaker.
Marge, who resides at Harveys
Lake, accompanied the United
States women’s field hockey team to
the Los Angeles Olympics as team
manager and has a lot to offer to
both the students and their parents.
We're all looking forward to a fun
night with those students who have
served us all year long as well as to
spending some time with their par-
ents.
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AND THE STUDENT/ATH-
LETES who will be honored, of
course, are simply the first in a long
list of such honorees as The Dallas
Post intends to make the Student/
Athlete Award an annual one.
The award, which will recognize a
male and female student/athlete
from both Dallas and Lake-Lehman
High Schools, is based on scholastic
achievement, athletic achievement,
leadership among peers and com-
munity involvement.
We’d like to offer our congratula-
tions to the four students who were
selected as the first recipients. They
are Amy Aston and Matt Medura of
Dallas High School and Sandy
Dicton and Dave Janiczek from
Lake-Lehman High School.
Members of The Dallas Post
sports staff did not have an easy
time making these selections,
either, as there were several names
from both schools entered into the
running.
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SPEAKING OF CONGRATULA-
TIONS, the heartiest of such goes
out to Eric R. Supey of Trucksville
- who was honored with the Eagle
Scout Award, the highest award in
Boy Scouting, this past Sunday eve-
ning at a ceremony at the Trucks-
ville United Methodist Church Edu-
cational Building.
~ Eric, the son of June and Robert
Supey, is a senior at Dallas High
School where he participates in
football and track.
Eric’s Scouting career began as a
Cub Scout when he joined Pack 155
in Trucksville. He then advanced to
Webelos and into Boy Scouting
where he became an Assistant
Patrol Leader, a Patrol Leader, a
Scribe, an Assistant Senior Patrol
Leader and an Assistant Scout
Master.
In addition to serving in all those
positions, Eric managed to earn
himself a host of Boy Scout Merit
Badges and a number of Scouting
Awards.
And, besides all that, he’s a great
guy, to boot! Congrats, Eric! You
done gone, kid.
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IT’S LITTLE LEAGUE BASE-
BALL TIME AGAIN, and, boy, did
the Back Mountain Little League
Organization luck out this time.
Mother Nature certainly cooperated
with the Little Leaguers for their
Opening Day Ceremonies this past
Saturday, providing an absolutely
beautiful day, filled with much color
in the different little league uni-
forms on the field.
My sources tell me it was a great
ceremony and that Mr. Kubis, the
Number One fan of the Back Moun-
tain Little League Organization,
once again captured both the hearts
and the attention of all those
present with another one of his
ever-meaningful speeches.
Way to go, Mr. Kubis! I hear the
kids were thrilled with your speech.
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SPEAKING OF SPEECHES, I
have heard a trio of former Lake-
Lehman students knocked the socks
off those present at an assembly at
the senior high school last week.
Gina Major, who is currently
serving as Miss Pennsylvania,
joined forces with Rocky and Ricky
Bonomo, wrestlers at Bloomsburg
University, to offer some sound
advice to current students at Lake-
Lehman High School.
Miss Major, who, along with
Joseph “Red” Jones, school board
president; and John Zaleskas, high
school principal, unveiled a portrait
the school lobby, encouraged stu-
dents to never give up their dreams.
Relating her own personal experi-
ences to the students and describing
how she entered many talent con-
tests before making her way to the
Miss Pennsylvania contest, Gina
told the high school students of
today why it is so important to keep
your eyes on your goals and to
continue to strive until you reach
those goals.
And the Bonomo brothers, who
have both continued their successful
wrestling careers beyond the walls
of the Lake-Lehman High School
gym, stressed the importance of
endurance when striving to meet
your goals.
It certainly must mean much
more to the students of today to
hear it from those who walked the
same halls just a few years before
them. Cheers to the Lake-Lehman
administration for organizing such a
worthwhile assembly program.
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AS LONG AS WE'RE PATTING
ON THE BACK, a big round of
applause goes to the first-place win-
ners in The Dallas Post/Back Moun-
tain Memorial Library Photo Con-
test.
Those winners are Carol M. King,
of 241 Machell Ave., Dallas; Rhonda
Bartorillo, of 882 Chase Road, Shav-
ertown; and Kris Ertley, of Country
Club Road, Dallas.
Ave., New Rochelle, N.Y., 10804.
submitted it:
was and rented it.
before retiring,
Main Street in 1902
Only yesterday
50 YEARS AGO - MAY 3, 1935
Juniors of Dallas Township High School scored a
decided success with their clever presentation of a
three act comedy ‘‘Listen to Leon.” Margaret Wallace
directed the play. Cast members included Elwood
Conden, Lillian Spencer, Alberta Hofmeister, Charles
Birton, Jack Edwards, Leon Austin, Marie Keifer and
Alice Eipper.
A charter was granted to the Dallas Post of
commander while Stuart Major was named chairman
of the membership committee.
You could get - Chuck pot roast 19¢ 1b.; lean round
steak '37c 1b.; frying chickens 29c lb.; rolled lamb
shoulder 21c 1b.; tomatoes 2 1b. 19c; strawberries 19¢ 2
pts.; string beans 2 Ib. 15¢; carrots, 2 bunches 11c.
40 YEARS AGO - MAY 4, 1945
Staff Sgt. Raymond Kuderka, son of Mr. and Mrs.
John Kuderka of Vernon was alive and safe after
being liberated by the American Army. Kuderka was
missing in action in Belgium.
St. Paul’s. Lutheran Church celebrated his 20th
anniversary with programs held throughout the week.
Rey. Herbert E. Frankfort was pastor.
Married - Marion Dover to S. Sgt. A.J. Kisailus.
You could get - Leg o lamb 39c lb.; skinless franks
37c Ib.; cabbage 2 lb. 9c; apples 3 lb. 25¢; pt. Mason
jars 55c doz.; Ivory soap 23c lb. pkg.; tomato juice 46
oz. can 22¢; Nabisco Graham Crackers 1b. pkg. 20c.
30 YEARS AGO - MAY 6, 1955
Shavertown native Lee Tracy won excellent reviews
for his portrayal of Lt. Commander Queeg in the Caine
Mutiny Court Martial at the Palladium Theatre in
Sidney, Australia.
Daniel C. Roberts Fire Company opened a campaign
to raise $20,000 for a new pumper. Floyd Whitebread,
Carl Shriner, George Allis, Al Shaffer and Wayne
Smith were committee members for this project.
Married - Nancy Dymond to Calvin Crane; Florence
Disque to Charles Kishbaugh.
Deaths - Mary Rowlands, Trucksville.
You could get - 1» gal. Breyers Ice Cream 99c; fillet
of haddock 79c lb.; clams $1.85-100; large shrimp 79c
Ib.; stewing oysters 2 doz. 89c; 6 cup teapot $2.25;
covered bowl casserole $1.50; Red Heart dog food 6
cans 85c¢.
20 YEARS AGO - MAY 6, 1965
Meta Larsen, Norwegian Exchange Student was
named May Queen at Lake-Lehman School. Linda
Piatt was maid of honor.
Assistant Police Chief Walbridge Leinthall was
named chief of Lake Township replacing Edgar
Hughes, who resigned.
Mrs. Louise Lamoreaux, Chase, was named assist-
ant secretary of Jackson Township. She was to assist
Edward Jeffery, secretary, who was ill.
Engaged - Shirley Levan to William R. Lohmann.
Married - Suzanne Lavery to Ernest Harris.
Anniversaries - Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lewis, 25
years.
Deaths - Mrs. AH. Van Norwich, formerly of
Dallas; Wrighter Benscoter, Hunlock Township; U.J.
Harfman, Chester.
You could get - Boneless round roast 77c 1b.; chicken
parts 45¢ lb.; King crab legs 89c lb.; large black
grapes 29c lb.; grapefruit 5 1b. bag 39¢c; sweet peas 2
1b. 29c pineapples 3-$1; half gal. orange juice 75c.
10 YEARS AGO - MAY 8, 1975
Lake-Lehman High School Band under the direction
of John Miliauskas competed in the Blossom Festival
’75 at Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.
Members of Huntsville Christian Church honored
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Duncan on the occasion of their
retirement. The Duncans were presented with a
grandfather clock in appreciation from their congrega-
tion.
Deaths - Dorothy Katon, Arlington, Va.; Amy Scott,
Dallas; Ruth M. Whitely, Shavertown; Edna S. Faust,
New Goss Manor, Dallas; Eva H. Cartwright, Shaver-
town.
You could get - Pork chops $1.29 Ib.; pork sausage
99c lb.; pickle loaf 99c lb.; grapefruit juice 2-$1;
orange juice 69c; Parkay margarine 59c 1b.; lettuce
29¢ hd.; sweet corn 6 ears 69c; strawberries 55¢ pt.
LETTERS
LIBRARY NEWS
DEAR EDITOR:
We as nieces of Mr. and Mrs.
Edward Weiss of Dallas, Pa. are
very concerned about the well-being
of our Aunt and Uncle.
Their property has been vandal-
ized for a year now and, as of this
date, the culprits have not been
apprehended.
Criminals have constitutional
rights that must be protected. But
what about the ‘victims’ of these
crimes?
Are the vandals prosecuted to the
fullest? If and when these terrorists
are caught, will they just be given a
“light sentence?”
No matter what their sentences
are, we feel as though nothing will
be stern enough for the anguish they
have put our Aunt and Uncle
through. They’ll never again be able
to feel secure around their lovely
home that they have so lovingly
taken care of for the past 32 years.
They love their home and have both
worked hard keeping it looking nice.
We are appalled at what is hap-
pening to them.
These vandals are going to get
caught, but will our Aunt and Uncle
ever have peace living in Dallas?
Or will this nightmare stay with
them for the rest of their lives?
Will they always have to go out
the first thing in the morning to see
what damage is done? We hope not.
We're praying that the vandals are
caught and punished. Please pray
with us.
SANDRA L. GORDON
MASSENA, N.Y.
BEVERLY BOLSTER
MASSENA, N.Y.
PAULA BLEAU
OGDENSBURG, N.Y.
DEAR EDITOR:
Vandalism is often a part of our
real world, but when it continues for
nearly a year it is more than
“difficult” to deal with. Experienc-
ing various forms of vandalism for
such an extended length of time can
be classified differently. With the
heartbreak and mental anguish suf-
fered by the victims of these acts,
surely at a certain point, it becomes
“terrorism.”
Terrorism in 1985, in a lovely little
town in Dallas, Pa.? Or at least we
considered it a lovely little town the
many times we have visited there.
And now - now we’re not so sure.
A husband and wife right there in
Dallas have been exposed to this
type of vandalism for just about a
year.
It’s hard to believe that a couple
such as Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Weiss, 141 Elizabeth St., Dallas,
who are hard-working, church-going
people, would be the victims of such
tragedy. There isn’t anything they
wouldn’t do for a neighbor in need.
And yet, look what they are going
through.
The first question we ask our-
selves is “Why?” The second ques-
tion is “What is being done to
apprehend the person or persons
who are committing these crimes?”
It seems difficult to believe that
whoever is guilty of these acts
cannot, for whatever the reasons
are, be apprehended.
We sit here wondering what type
of person could be so cruel. Is it
jealousy, is it hate, or is it an illness
that prompts these acts? But most
of all, why isn’t something being
done?
Stop for a moment and place
yourself or your family members in
a position such as Mr. and Mrs.
Weiss are experiencing. Isn't it a
terrible feeling? Also, think of the
hurt and anguish if you couldn’t be
with that family member to at least
offer support. This is what we are
perieucing here in New York
ate.
MARIAN T. KELLOGG
HELEN A. KNEPP
(Sisters of Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Weiss)
‘By NANCY KOZEMCHAK
Library Correspondent
We had some more television
coverage during “Reading Day at
the Mall” sponsored by the Luzerne
County Reading Council. Our chil-
dren’s librarian, Marilyn Rudolph,
conducted a story hour at 12:15 at
the mall. She tells us many children
were present to listen to the story
and seemed to enjoy it. Her TV
coverage was brief but much appre-
ciated.
Mrs. Janice Waligorski of the
Trinity Presbyterian Church Nur-
sery School had invited Mrs.
Rudolph to visit the school and have
a story hour for the children. The
children were shown a movie of
Winnie the Pooh and Mrs. Rudolph
Root Children Wake Up” by Helen
Dee Fish. This story is from the
olden days and is a delightful spring
story. The 45 children attending
seemed to enjoy it.
Thomas Skovronsky of Dallas
came into the library the other day
with two little stools that he had
made. He donated them to the
library so that when he came in to
look for his books, he could sit
instead of bending down. These are
a welcome addition!
A devoted friend and teacher cor-
rected me the other day on my
English. I said, “I only have one
page” when I should have said “I
have only one page’. I often do this
when I use that sentence..] do
appreciate constructive criticism,
but only from Mrs. Crump.
In this very busy world in which
we live and during this beautiful
season of the year, I hope we can all
take time to ‘stop and smell the
roses!’ Life goes by so quickly.
A very special salute to Beverly,
Mary, Irma, Heather, Susan, Jean,
Joan, Meryl, Irene, Marion, Joanne,
Denise, Karen and Karen. These
people are all loyal volunteers at
the Back Mountain Memorial
Library and their services are much
appreciated. We welcome more
people who would like to volunteer,
just contact the library and set up a
schedule. We would like to have the
volunteers give four hours at a
time, if possible, one day each
week. During 1984, there were 1,612
volunteer hours given in service to
the library.
A little advance notice: The 39th
annual Back Mountain Memorial
Library Auction will be held July 11,
12, 13 and 14 on the new library
grounds. The auction block will
function from the old stage area in
the rear of the building and many of
the booths and facilities will be in
temporary quarters, however plans.
have started to formulate and we
hope for a successful auction. We
welcome Monty Evans as the 1985
Auction Chairman.
We have a new reference book in
the library. It is the Code of Ordi-
nance of the Township of Kingston,
published by authority of the Town-
ship. This book will remain in the
reference room at the library and is
for public use and may not be taken
from the building.
STATE CAPITOL
ROUNDUP
Here is a summary of important
events that occurred on Capitol Hill
last week from Rep. Frank Coslett,
120th Legislative District.
TWO BILLS permitting local
municipalities to determine if they
want to allow small games of
chance in their communities were
approved by separate House com-
mittees and sent to the full House.
The bills would permit the commun-
ities to conduct voter referendums
on the question of allowing frater-
nal, religious and charitable groups
to operate games such as punch-
boards and fishbowls. The clubs
would be licensed by the state and
would be required to pay a tax and
license fee which would be ear-
marked for local school ‘districts.
The measures cleared the House
Finance and Liquor Control com-
mittees. -
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LAW ENFORCEMENT agencies
in Pennsylvania will be required to
take immediate action to search for
missing children if a bill which
‘unanimously passed the House this
week becomes law. The measure
would require police to immediately
send information to the statewide
crime information computer system
used by law enforcement agencies.
Some police departments currently
have a waiting period policy before
an investigation is started on a
missing person, including children.
The bill was returned to the Senate
for consideration of House changes.
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HANDICAPPED PENNSYLVAN-
IANS who use support dogs to
accomplish routine tasks received
encouraging news from the House
this week. The House unanimously
approved a bill prohibiting discrimi-
nation in public places against indi-
viduals using the dogs. The legisla-
tion, sponsored by Rep. Joseph R.
Pitts (R-Chester), adds support to
the law granting ‘seeing eye’ and
“hearing dogs’ access to public
buildings. The dogs are specially
trained to assist mobility-impaired
persons. The bill has been referred
to the Senate Judiciary Committee
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