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"TIS THE SEASON to be jolly!
Yes, but not too jolly. Remember
all the trouble one can get into while
mixing drinking and driving. And
the holiday season is the best time
to remind people of these kinds of
troubles.
Be a friend - don’t let a friend
drive drunk. And don’t drive a car
yourself after having too much to
drink.
All too often we
hear of tragedies
that occur around
the holidays.
And, even though
these tragedies |.
occur all year |
long, they seem
doubly tragic
when they
happen during §
the Christmas
season. This is
supposed to be
a time of joy - a time when people
share time with family and friends
and a time when all of us are
supposed to be merry.
Keep the holidays merry for you
and for those who love you - don’t
drink and drive.
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THERE SEEMS to be so much
emphasis placed on drinking and
driving anymore - even more this
year than ever before.
I stopped in a local liquor store
the other day to buy my annual
bottle of holiday cheer. (And, yes, I
did only buy one bottle.)
There were two young girls from
one of the area high schools stand-
ing outside the liquor store - in
rather nippy weather, I might add.
Neither one of these girls spoke a
word to me upon my entering the
store. However, when I exited with
a bottle in my possession, they
immediately jumped on me and
offered me a stackful of literature
about the ongoing drinking and driv-
ing campaign
I took the literature home and
read through every bit of it - partly
because I have known a few inno-
cent people in my life who have lost
their lives because of a drunk driver
and partly because I respected
these young girls for standing out in
the cold weather to do their part for
the drinking and driving campaign.
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THE LITERATURE they gave
me did hit home. It made me more
aware of just how many people
drink and drive and how we can all
avoid the tragedies that seem to
strike at this time of year.
For those of you who may be
interested in obtaining information
on drinking and driving (either for
yourself or for a loved one you think
may have a problem), here are two
addresses from where this informa-
tion may be obtained:
The Valley Automobile Club
100 Hazle Street
PO Box AAA
Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18703
or:
The Governor’s Traffic Safety
Council
1214 Transportation and Safety
Building
Harrisburg, Pa. 17120
Take a moment - write to either of
these organizations. The informa-
tion you receive may help to save a
life - either your own or that of
someone you love.
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I RAN INTO an old friend at a
local coffee shop the other evening -
well, she’s not really an old friend,
but rather a young person who’s
been a friend of mind for a long
time. (And, for you wise guys out
there - no I did not injury her when
1 ran into her, either.)
Patty Ginocchetti, wife of the
infamous Gino of Gino’s Shoe Store
in Dallas, was treating two of her
four children to a snack. Annette
and Brian Ginocchetti had just fin-
ished performing exceptionally well
in their school Christmas play and
Mom was rewarding them to a night
out after the program. Dad had to
miss the fun, however, as he was
home with the couple’s other two
children.
Patty and I go way back - all the
way back to West Wyoming, as a
matter of fact. As we were growing
up, our backyards met and our
families were always good friends.
I was thrilled to see that Patty
had kept up her swimming talents
and was still racking up medals in
the pool. She and her three sisters
were always bringing home trophies
while swimming their way to the
when we were kids.
I always figured out that’s why
their father had to build that big
house in West Wyoming - just to
make room for all those trophies.
Anyway, Patty, a great big Merry
Christmas to you and Gino and the
kids - and to your Mom and Dad,
too. Hope your holidays are happy.
(And you thought I would spare you
from this column, didn’t you?
Fooled you!)
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CONGRATULATIONS TO Lynn
Sheehan Jr. on the recent addition
to his family. Lynn got a baby boy
(a boy deer, that is) during the
recent hunting season.
Lynn shot his third deer in
Lehman, but ran to the butcher
shop so fast with it, we never had a
chance to photograph him with his
prize.
Anyway, good job, Lynn.
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A GREAT BIG HELLO to Jerry
Kowalski of the staff at Mary J.
Crispell Real Estate on Memorial
Highway in Shavertown.
I was introduced to Jerry at a
holiday party the other evening and
found I could relate to her rather
easily - she seems to be a fun-time
person.
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GOOD LUCK to Dr. Harry Reich
of the Back Mountain on a new
cosmetic surgery procedure he has
introduced to the Wyoming Valley
area at Nesbitt Memorial Hospital.
Dr. Reich, who is currently par-
ticipating in a worldwide lecture
series, has become well-known for
his work with infertility patients.
His cosmetic surgery procedure is
something that has been rather
successful in Europe, but is new to
this country.
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LIZ REICH, Harry’s wife, is busy
running around these days, getting
ready for the holidays and spending
time with her mother who is visiting
this country from her native Eng-
land.
Liz recently joined the staff at
Pennaprint Inc. and will be writing
for our new publication, the North-
east Pennsylvania Business Jour-
nal.
Liz has become rather well-known
throughout the Back Mountain and
Wyoming Valley area for all the
volunteer fund-raising work she has
done for area charitable organiza-
tions.
For those of you who may know
Liz, watch for her byline in future
editions of the new business journal.
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AND TO ALL OF YOU who have
remained faithful to this column
and to this newspaper during the
past year, I would like to wish each
and every one of you the most
beautiful Christmas season possible.
Remember the true meaning of
Christmas - the sharing, the rejoic-
ing, and the caring. Take a moment
to reflect on the real reason we
celebrate Christmas and thank God
for the opportunity to share this
season with those you love and
those who love you.
I hope all of you enjoy the happi-
est, healthiest Christmas season
ever and may peace and goodwill
come to each and every one of you.
Merry Christmas!
The Selective Service System
reaches an important milestone in
the registration of young men on
January 1, 1986.
Beginning on this date, men who
were required in 1980 to register
with Selective Service will be turn-
ing 26. Selective Service does not
have the authority to accept regis-
trations of men after they turn 26.
Men who failed to register will have
permanently forfeited their right to
certain Federal student aid and job
training benefits as well as Federal
employment. Additionally, registra-
tion with Selective Service is a
requirement in some states for var-
ious employment opportunities,
such as law enforcement agencies
and permission to practice law.
Men born in 1960 who have regis-
tered, will reach age 26 in 1986 and,
under present law, will no longer be
eligible for selection for induction.
Over 15 million men, age 18 through
25, have registered with Selective
Service since President Carter initi-
ated registration in 1980.
Many of the men who are non-
registrants may be unaware of the
requirement or do not understand
the importance of the obligation to
register.
DAVID F. CONNER
General Manager
DOTTY MARTIN
Executive Editor
REMEMBERING
Oneonta Hotel
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Only yesterday
50 YEARS AGO - DEC. 27, 1935
Father J.J. O’Leary, beloved pastor of St. Therese’s
Church, Shavertown, announced that he would resign
his post due to poor health. Father O’Leary, who
served as chaplain during World War I, had been
wounded while administering to soldiers in France
which affected his health.
The highest Masonic office in Pennsylvania was
bestowed upon Harold N. Rust, Trucksville when he
was installed as Right Worshipful Grand Master of the
State Grand Lodge.
Engaged - Winifred Jones and Willard W. Hoover;
Katherine Sharp Harding and Robert Van Fleet
Tompkins; Ada Garinger and Peter R. Kuchta.
Married - Norman O. Steele and Hazel Howell; Irene
H. Pealer and Atty. Wallace W. Seeley; Marion Welsh
and Floyd Mansfield.
Deaths - Mary Jones, Shavertown.
You could get - Oranges 39c doz.; cabbage 3 1b. 5¢;
tomatoes 15c¢ 1b.; onions 3 1b. 10c; Golden Egg noodles
2-6 oz. pkg. 15c; Victor Bread 6c big loaf; Iced Black
Walnut Ring Cake 43c ea.; lima beans 4 cans 25c.
40 YEARS AGO - DEC. 28,1945
Hearing tests, under the supervision of Pennsylvania
Department of Health, were being conducted in local
schools.
Stephen Wolfe, Meeker, would observe his 90th
birthday on New Year’s Day with an open house for
friends. A farmer and carpenter by trade, Wolfe was
an expert watchmaker. He enjoyed a still active life
and was in good health.
Anniversaries - Mr. and Mrs. Francis McCarty,
Trucksville, 36 years.
Deaths - Fay Williams, Harveys Lake; Elizabeth
Culbert, Dallas; J. Ray Isaacs, Shavertown; Emma
Beline, Jackson Township; Walter Bronson, Pike’s
Creek; Nancy Howell, East Dallas; Walter Roberts,
West Pittston.
You could get - Oranges 37c doz.; tangerines 33c
doz.; sweet potatoes 3 1b. 29c; flour 10 lb. bag 47c;
mixed nuts 45c¢ 1b.; peanut crunch peanut butter 35¢
Ib.; 46 oz. can tomato juice 21c; chickens 42c Ib.;
franks 33c 1b.; cod 35¢ Ib.
30 YEARS AGO - DEC. 30, 1955
A 12-point rack 19 inches across, with 11-inch points
caused a furor at the American Legion Home, where
area deer hunters were comparing their kills. Robert
Pickett, East Dallas, was the lucky hunter who bagged
the 12 pointer.
Six members of the Bird Club following a directive
from the Audubon Society, took the annual winter-bird
count. Mrs. Arnott Jones, Edwin Johnson, Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Allen Sr.
took the count.
Married - Nancy Sanders and Preston Douglas
Janes; Nancy E. Brader and Dr. J.B. Marshall, Jr.;
Anna Simon and Walter Watkins.
Anniversaries - Mr. and Mrs. Harry Post, Trucks-
ville, 34 years.
Deaths - Michael J. Tormey, Harveys Lake.
You could get - Chuck roast 33c 1b.; veal roast 49¢
Ib.; Emporor grapes 2 lb. 25c; Pascal celery 19c
bunch; peanuts 39c pkg.; 8 oz. jar Cheese Whiz 29c;
seeded rye bread 2 loaves 29c; marble pound cake
49c; coffee cake 29c.
20 YEARS AGO - DEC. 29, 1965
Highlighting the Christmas season for area sports
fans was the third annual invitational wrestling
tournament hosted by Williamsport High School.
Dallas and Lake-Lehman wrestling teams were partic-
ipating.
Keyettes and Key Club members performed their
annual holiday service of sorting out clothes for the
needy. George McCutcheon, advisor of the clubs,
supervised the work.
Engaged - Thelma Robbins and Arthur Baker.
Married - Edith Crawford and Carl A. Frey; Mary
Ellen Davis and Floyd Marley.
Deaths - Thomas Schmidle, Sr., East Dallas; Lila
Whitesell, Hunlock Creek.
You could get - Pork loins 43c Ib.; turkeys 33c¢ 1b.;
Box Ritz crackers 19¢; bananas 10c Ib.; lemons 59¢
doz. rolls pkg. 8-25c; cod fillet 39c lb.; 2 cans
sauerkraut 39c; potato chips 16 oz. family pkg. 59c
ea.; coffee 3 Ib. $2.19
10 YEARS AGO - DEC. 31, 1975
The strike at Commonwealth Telephone Company
continued. Negotiations broke down after three hours
of talks. Commonwealth still stood on an offer of a 9.4
across the board wage increase with increases in
fringe benefits, while union leaders asked for a 12.5
increase, better vacation and sick leave benefits.
James Balmer, Dallas High School student, was
among 208 musicians in the All State Orchestra and
Chorus performing for the Music Educators Associa-
tion at its bicentennial convention.
Deaths - Albert G. Raph, Dallas; Gertrude Davison,
Harveys Lake; Florence Conden, Harveys Lake; Mrs.
Wm. F. Gross, Pompano Beach, Fla.
You could get - Veal leg rump roast $1.39 1b.; ground
chuck 99c 1b.; sliced bacon $1.69 1lb.; egg noodles 2
pkg. $1; pollock fillets, 5 Ib. $2.99; halibut steak $2.19
Ib.; Viva towels 2 twin packs 99¢; Total cereal 12 oz.
box 79c.
LIBRARY NEWS
By NANCY KOZEMCHAK
Library Correspondent
Finally, my Christmas decorating
for 1985 can be called complete.
wreath hanging in our special coffee.
place, thanks to some terrific
people.
Thank you to Chuck for bringing
the ground pine, to Julie for finding
the coat hanger and shaping it into
a circle, and to Will for finding a
nail and putting it up. Julie and I
wound the ground pine around the
hanger to make the wreath and I
must say even if it is a little lop-
sided, it is lovely.
Could not find a proper bow so
used a small colored one temporar-
ily, then I brought a bright red
larger bow down later and added it
to the wreath and as Johnsaid, now
it is beautiful. Thanks, John, for
that sandwich, which made the
whole project worthwhile. A hand-
made project which makes Christ-
mas what it is.
dance held at the Woodlands was a
great success. It turned into a gala
event with a delicious dinner fol-
lowed by dancing and a mini-auc-
tion featuring Christmas items.
Hopefully, the dinner-dance will
become an annual event.
I took Mrs. Crump to Yesterdays
for dinner to celebrate her 91st
birthday and we had a great eve-
ning. A good friend and neighbor of
hers had a birthday cake complete
with sparkler sent to the table,
which we shared with him and other
friends who also had a birthday
person with them. That birthday
person received a bottle of cham-
pagne with a sparkler and we got to
share that with them. Some other
friends remarked to us later, it
seemed like the entire Back Moun-
tain community was there that
night. This is a neat place, good
food, great restaurant and mostly, it
is home town. Florence T. Crump, a
terrific lady at 91.
I had a private showing in the
Children’s Room of some special
video-cassettes on our VCR, thanks
to Marilyn Rudolph, our children’s
librarian. This VCR was purchased
by the library through funding from
the state LSCA grant. Saw The
Little Drummer Boy, which is a 7
minute color iconographic video.
Other Christmas cassettes include
The Snowman, 26 min. color, ani-
mated and Morris’s * disappearing «
bag, 6 minute color animated. These
are really terrific cassettes to,
watch.
You, too
can help
the hungry
Today, seven out of every 10
families in the world live in an
underdeveloped country and eight
out of every 10 babies born today
begin life in an impoverished
family. In underdeveloped coun-
every 15-20 years. Developed coun-
tries, in comparison,
around 1 percent per year.
Find out about this global situa-
tion and learn what you can to do to
influence U.S. Food- policy. Write
for the Correspondence Course,
YOUR FOOD, Box 5000, University |
Park, PA 16802. Make your check
for $5. 25 which includes postage and
handling, payable to Penn State.
OPINION
Grossman on economics
By HOWARD J. GROSSMAN
Special to The Dallas Post
A major step was taken recently
with the completion of a tri-leader-
ship program event in which Lead-
ership Wilkes-Barre, Leadership
Lackawanna, and Leadership Hazle-
ton joined hands to promote eco-
nomic development.
The leadership programs have
become one of the most exciting
ventures toward a sound quality of
life in the history of Northeastern
Pennsylvania. These programs have
enabled young talent in the region
to study and train and become
educated with respect to issues
affecting their respective jurisdic-
tions. Twenty to 25 persons are
graduated in each leadership class,
and, in fact, the leadership pro-
grams in Northeastern Pennsyl-
vania have pioneered similar activi-
ties elsewhere in the state.
With Leadership Wilkes-Barre
having been initiated five years ago,
Leadership Lackawanna-four years
ago, and Leadership Hazleton start-
ing this year, Northeastern Pennsyl-
vania is ablaze with the develop-
new responsibilities in coming years
and decades.
What truly became a major event,
three leadership programs to jointly
sponsor a program topic on eco-
nomic development. Held in one of
the newest projects in the region’s
history, the Montage Ski Area, the
program featured not only a panel
of experts on the various economic
development activities within
greater Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, and
Hazleton, but was highlighted by a
luncheon address by the Pennsyl-
vania Secretary of Commerce,
James Pickard.
In the opening kickoff session, two
leading bank executives, Dave Tres-
sler, representing Northeastern
Bank, and Rick Ross, representing
First Eastern Bank, outlined their
perception of regional economic
development with Tressler high-
lighting the importance of coopera-
tive economic development pro-
grams and Ross spotlighting the
recent efforts in Northeastern Penn-
sylvania to join together and bid for
the General Motors Saturn Automo-
tive Facility Plant.
Following the presentations and
the luncheon, a two-hour play acting
event was held featuring a would-be
developer who proposed a project,
and the leadership classes were
respond accordingly to the proposal.
The day’s activities were closed by
a presentation featuring the theme
of regional economic development
by Joe Krum of the Pennsylvania
Power and Light Company.
As part of the activities during the
day’s events, the Economic Devel-
opment Council of Northeastern
Pennsylvania participated along
with the Committee for Economic
Growth (CEG) in Greater Wilkes-
Barre, the Greater Scranton Cham-
ber of Commerce, CANDO of
Greater Hazleton, and the Pocono
Mountains Vacation Bureau. -
Thus was born an innovative tri-
partite process which hopefully will
be continued in subsequent years
and, indeed expanded to include
other topics. The Economic Devel-
opment topic would have been fea-
tured in each of the leadership
programs individually so the jointly
sponsored program was credited to
each of the leadership programs.
During the nine-month period of
time in which nine different func-
tions or issues are highlighted and
each of the leadership classes are
trained in local and or regional
issues, research projects are car-
ried out by some of the leadership
classes. These research projects
examine a particular issue or
develop a particular approach in
developing a projecg of benefit to
the quality of life in the service area
of the leadership program. :
Most recently, the leadership pro-
gram in Wilkes-barre achieved a
major milestone in leadership pro-
grams nationally. A" number of the
ing greater Wilkes-Barre have
agreed to accept the leadership
program as a credit course, thus,
future leadership students will have
the opportunity to not only partici-
pate in an excellent program, but
receive college credits if they wish
to pay the appropriate tuition for
the course.
Getting the benefits of the leader-
ship process to other parts of North-
eastern Pennsylvania would be an
appropriate next step so as to
encourage leadership programs in
the Pocono Mountains and in
Schuylkill County. By establishing a
network of leadership programs, the
entire region will benefit and a new
generation of leaders will appropri-
ately take their place and help
create an atmosphere of excellence
to mold Northeastern Pennsylvania
to effectively compete for economic
growth in the remainder of the
1980’s and 1990’s.
(Howard J. Grossman is the exec-
utive director of the Economic
ern Pennsylvania.)
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