: BELATED BIRTHDAY GREET-
4 INGS are extended to Mildred Bach-
man of Walnut Street, Forty Fort.
Mrs. Bachman is an avid reader
of The Dallas Post and celebrated
~ her special day on April 20.
Happy birthday to you, Mrs.
Bachman - and many, many more.
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~ CONGRATU-
LATIONS are
extended to Lynn
Sheehan Jr., of |&
Dallas, who §
recently received
a promotion at
Jamesway.
Lynn, a junior
at Dallas High
School, is the son
of Mr. and Mrs.
Lynn Sheehan
Sr., of Huntsville
Road.
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DAN KEPICK, an employee of
the U.S. Department of Agriculture,
and an old high school friend of
mine, would like to offer a brochure
entitlted Travelers’ Tips to readers
of The Dallas Post.
The brochure cautions travelers
on bringing food, plants, and animal
products into the United States.
The brochure is available by writ-
ing to the Superintendent of Docu-
ments, United States Government
Printing Office, Washington, D.C.,
20402.
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HOW ’BOUT LAST WEDNES-
DAY’S WEATHER - wasn’t that
something?
My plans for late last Wednesday
morning were to embark on a trip
to Reston, Virginia, however, when
it took me nearly an hour and a half
to go no further than Nuangola, I
knew a drastic change of plans was
necessary.
: Exiting Interstate 81 at the Nuan-
oy ~ gola exit, I was informed the only
na way back to Wilkes-Barre was via
Route 309 because traffic on Inter-
state 81 going North had come to a
dead stop due to both the wintery
weather conditions and the ongoing
road construction in that area.
The trip to Route 309 was a rather
interesting one as we were forced to
weave our way through dozens of
calrs that were either stuck on the
Ice or which had already fallen into
. ajditch because of the road condi-
~ ffions.
Once we got to Route 309, we were
not much better off as trucks and
(@ cars were strewn all over the high-
way, going absolutely nowhere.
oT (“we finally made our way
back to Wilkes-Barre, it was amaz-
ing how much different the weather
was than the weather we had just
entountered on the hills of Nuangola
and, Mountaintop. The streets were
nothing worse than wet and there
was hardly an accumulation of
Snow.
I couldn’t help but chuckle,
though, when I saw a sign at a gas
station, warning motorists that stud-
ded snow tires had to be removed
by April 15. In light of the fact that
our last winter hurrah fell on us on
April 23, that law certainly made
traveling that day rather treacher-
ous.
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AS A MATTER OF FACT, the
1 weather at my home was so much
different than the weather in Nuan-
gola, I wasn’t opposed to cooking
my supper out on the grill that
night
Having cleared the snow from the
driveway earlier in the day, I
simply wheeled the grill out of the
garage and enjoyed charbroiled
steaks that evening. I don’t care to
hear what the neighbors were
saying about that crazy act, but the
steaks tasted good.
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MY TRIP TO VIRGINIA on
Thursday, less than 24 hours later,
‘was a rather beautiful one. The sun
made an early debut that day and
decided to stay out for the duration
of the day, beaming on us all the
way and sending the temperatures
soaring.
If I had not experienced the horri-
ble conditions just one day before, I
don’t think I would have believed
the story had it been told to me by
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TRAVELLING INTERSTATE 81
through Harrisburg late Thursday
evening was an interesting experi-
At one point, we passed a guy
tank on the motorcycle, he had
placed a wooden platform. And,
sitting on this platform, as proud as
a peacock, was the cutest little
miniature Schnauzer you ever did
see.
Now, I’ve heard of dogs riding on
motorcycles before, but in addition
to the pride this particular canine
displayed, he was a little more
unique than any other motorcycle-
riding dogs.
This little guy was even dressed
for the past - he was wearing a
bright red turtleneck and his very
pair of goggles. Why, anyone who
has ever written a motorcycle
water terribly with the wind.
This dog was smarter than I
thought. But, talk about a picture.
Had it been daylight, I would have
taken a picture of this little fellow -
just one more story no one will
believe without proof.
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SPEAKING OF UNBELIEVABLE
STORIES, I have learned since the
writing of last week’s column that
my informants on Pat Jones’ age
were terribly incorrect.
Pat did not celebrate her 42nd
birthday last Saturday, but was
rather --------- years old. Oops,
almost forget - promised I wouldn’t
tell.
Hope you had a nice birthday, Pat
- and I'm so sorry for any inconven-
ience you may have been caused by
our leading people to believe you
were noting your 42nd birthday.
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MUCH THANKS to Mrs. Frank
Kuehn of Fallbrook Avenue, Dallas,
for supplying us with some old
photos of the Back Mountain area.
As you know, we print one
Remembering photo every week on
our editorial page. Sometimes,
though, it’s difficult to find old
photos from our area.
Mrs. Kuehn had given us several
to use, however, and they will be
appearing on the editorial page
within the next few weeks. I'm sure
Back Mountain residents will enjoy
seeing them.
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SINCERE SYMPATHY is
extended to Donald S. Anthony of
New Goss Manor, Dallas, on the
death of his granddaughter, Ashley
Nicole Anthony.
Ashley, infant daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Donald Anthony Jr., of
1151 Virginia Ave., Altamonte
Springa, Fla., died at birth April 16
at the Florida Hospital South,
Orlando, Fla.
Mr. Anthony is Ashley’s paternal
grandfather.
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WELCOME to the Back Mountain
goes out to Fred and Jane Martin
who are residing at 67 Sunset Drive,
RD 4 Oakhill, Dallas.
Fred and Jane, who are no rela-
tion of mine but who are welcomed
to our area just the same, are new
subscribers to The Dallas Post.
Good luck to both of you in your
new home and hope you enjoying
reading The Post.
(Dotty Martin is the Executive
Editor of Pennaprint Inc., publish-
ers of The Dallas Post. Her column
appears weekly.)
REMEMBERING
Fall Fair grounds
was held at the Lehman Horse Show Grounds.
50 YEARS AGO - MAY 1, 1936
Twenty five Boy Scouts from Trucksville and
Shavertown were honored for their tireless work
during the twin floods in Wyoming Valley. Without
sleep, the Scouts worked for three days running
errands, directing traffic helping refugees from
flooded homes and delivering foodstuff by boats.
Each Scout was awarded a Certificate of Merit.
Light spring rain helped forest fire wardens in their
battle against the small blazes that caused trouble for
area residents due to severe dryness. Seven fires
reported by E.W. Whispell of Dallas Forest Fire
Tower burned over 150 acres in the last 10 days.
Deaths - James B. Scott, Spanish War Vet.
You could get - Butter 2 Ibs. 69¢; whole wheat bread
9c lg.loaf; new potatoes 6 lb. 25c; home grown
dandelion 5c lb.; cabbage 4c 1b.; applesauce 3 cans
20c; onions 3 1b. 10c¢.
40 YEARS AGO - MAY 3, 1946
Former veterans of Jackson Township met and
‘formed a Jackson Township Veteran’s Club. Officers
were Edward Kropp, president; George Gabel, vice
president; Theodore Laskowski, secretary and John
Bombick, treasurer.
Louise Kunkle was selected by students of Dallas
Township High School as May Queen.
Elwood Renshaw, the only Back Mountain boyu still
listed in action, was presented dead according to the
Adjutant General’s ofice. He was the son of Mr. and
Mrs. Robert Renshaw.
Engaged - Lois Smith and Merton E. Hoffman;
Marilyn Davis and Elmer Reese.
Deaths - D.J. Martin, Loyalville; Mrs. William
Evans, Shavertown.
You could get - Chickens 45¢ lb.; salami 39c Ib.;
tomatoes 29c¢ cello pkg.; onions 3 lb. 23c; peas 3 lb.
29c; grapefruit 3 1b. 29c; rolled oats llc pkg.;
Beechnut strained foods 3 jars 23c.
30 YEARS AGO - MAY 4, 1956 \
Rev. G. Elson Ruff was main speaker at the
rededication service held at St. Paul’s Lutheran
Church. A dinner buffet for the congregation was
included in this combination 31st anniversary-rededi-
cation service. i
Therese Rodriguez, school secretary at Lehman-
Jackson-Ross School, was among the five finalists
selected for State Dairy Queen. Runner-up to the
winner of the title Miss Rodgriguez was the daughter
of Julio and Stella Rodriguez of Chase.
Engaged - Janice Ferguson to Herbert Dreher;
Dorothy Jean Kolesar and Emerson Veitch.
Married - Norma Fay Carey and Dale M. Wright.
Anniversaries - Mr. and Mrs. William Watchulonis,
25 years.
Deaths - Claire Walker, Parrish St.; Josephine
Donsavage, Meeker; Elizabeth Ohlman, Wilkes-Barre.
You could get - Rib roast 49c 1b.; hams 49c 1b.;
oranges 39¢ doz.; radishes 2 pkg. 19c; Mother’s Day
cards 5c; boxed stationary 50c; 5 Ib. bag flour 53¢; 3
Ib. can Crisco 89c.
20 YEARS AGO - MAY 5, 1966
Mary Lou Casterline was named May Queen at
Lake-Lehman High School; Vicky Genetts was maid of
honor. Other court members were Karen Stoerrle;
Betty Zapatoski, Kay Keefer and Jeanne Kern.
Three Back Mountain dealers for Sun Oil Company
were honored for a combined total of 50 years of
service. Receiving the awards were Caddie LaBar,
John Gorda and Rowland Ritts.
Engaged - Sharon Farver to John R. Davis.
Married - Judith Wright and Harold Jones.
Anniverssaries - Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Anderson, 32
years; Mr. and Mrs. William Watchulonis, 36 years.
Deaths - Willard Sutton, Jr., Charles Wertman,
George Crispell.
You could get - Boneless round steak 79c 1b: chicken
49c 1b.; oranges 69c doz.; pineapples 3-$1; sharp
cheese 69c 1b.; eggs 2 doz. 85c; 2 Ib. can Maxwell
House coffee $1.71.
10 YEARS AGO - MAY 6, 1976
An outdoor chicken barbecue on the grounds of
College Misericordia was planned as part of the Back
Mountain Council’s weekend bicentennial celebration.
Back Mountain Cultural Center, Dallas Junior
Women’s Club, Back Mountain Jaycees and Back
Mountain Jay-C-Ettes were among the community
organizations participating in this Bicentennial cele-
bration.
Due to the growth and development of industry and
residential areas in the Dallas Post Office delivery
area, it was necessary for the Postal Service to
pestructure all the delivery routes. According to
Postmaster Bernard Gawlas, two additional rural
routes were established to accommodate new growth.
Married - Gwen Elizabeth Arnaud to Frederick
George Neuman.
Deaths - Rev. Kenneth O’Neill, Dallas; Dr. Bruce R.
Cardon, Noxen; Daniel P. Hughes, Dallas; Garfield T.
Goodman, Sweet Valley; Everett Wilson, Dallas;
Lillian S. Smith, Dallas.
You could get - Ground beef 98¢c 1b.; small turkeys
59c Ib.; breast of veal 98c 1b.; stewed tomatoes 2 cans
79c; green beans 3 cans 89c; 6 pack coke 89c; iceberg
lettuce 4 hds. $1.
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Opinion
‘By HOWARD J. GROSSMAN
Special to The Dallas Post
few people know of it, but the
zerne County Human Services
visory Council plays a significant
le in helping to promote coordina-
n of human services. Administer-
g a current Human Services
velopment Fund of $526,913 and
g to bring together the diverse
ge human services program
Zerne County are major activi-
f this organization.
ablished several years ago, the
ory Council consists of 25 per-
who meet monthly. There are
nittees concerned with the
tration of the special devel-
opment fund, legislative needs,
research and planning process and
much more.
These types of organizations filter
county governments throughout
Pennsylvania, and each has a
slightly different way in accom-
plishing its mission. In Luzerne
County, one of the most significant
activities is the administration of
state monies known as the Human
Services Development Fund.
These discretionary monies may
be utilitized for a variety of pur-
poses within the county based upon
a call for proposals issued each
year. In the most recent years, 12
projects were approved for funding.
These projects generally encour-
age creative programs designed to
DAVID F. CONNER
General Manager
DOTTY MARTIN
Executive Editor
establish ways and techniques to
deliver human services and help
meet the social service needs of the
people of Luzerne County. For
example, in fiscal year 1985, the
following agencies were approved
for Luzerne County funding under
the Human Services Development
Fund:
Victims Resource Center; Chil-
dren’s Service Center; Luzerne
County Children and Youth; Catho-
lic Social Services; Luzerne County
Drug and Alcohol; Luzerne County
Transportation; Luzerne County
Transportation (2nd project); Hos-
pice St. John; Family Services-Help
Line; Commission on Economic
Opportunity-Housing Services;
Commission on Economic Opportun-
ity-InHome; United Cerebral Palsy-
Adult Day Care; United Celebral
Palsy-InHome Life Skills.
One of the most crucial activities
in forthcoming years will be the
preparation of a human services
plan for Luzerne County. The plan
will include an examination of each
of the county administered human
service functions. These functions
include the following:
Children and Youth; Drug and
Alcohol; Mental Health-Mental
Retardation; Aging; Transporta-
tion; Juvenile Probation & Deten-
tion; Additionally, the County Board
of Assistance will be considered in
the Plan.
In addition to these functions, the
human services plan should consi-
der the interaction of governmental
human service functions with those
of the private sector, particularly
those which constitute the two
United Ways serving the county.
These United Ways include Wyo-
ming Valley and Hazleton.
Together, these United Ways con-
stitute 58 member agencies, and in
the most recent fiscal year, $3,800,-
500 were raised by the two United
Way agencies.
The goals of the Luzerne County
Human Services Advisory Council
have been outlined by the Board.
These goals include the following:
1. To become knowledgeable in all
areas of Human Services, both
public and private, within the
County and to maintain an overview
of the entire system. Public sector
services reviewed shall include, but
not be limited to such programs as
Children and Youth, Drug and Alco-
hol, Mental Health-Mental Retarda-
tion, Aging, Transportation and
Juvenile Probation and Detention,
as well as County Assistance Office.
2. To assess the Human Service
delivery system with Luzerne
County, including both public and
private sectors, with regard to
needs and available resources, and
to establish priorities based on this
assessment.
3. To advise and make recommen-
dations to the County Commission-
ers regarding the allocation and
distribution of federal, state, and
county resources to meet th Human
Service needs of Luzerne County.
4. To promote a coordinated
approach to Human Services deliv-
ery.
The Luzerne County Human Serv-
ices Advisory Council, members of
whom are appointed by the Luzerne
County Commissioners, utilze the
staff services of several individuals
who work toward accomplishing the
task of coordination. The staff and
Advisory Council provide advice to
Luzerne County Commissioner Jim
Phillips in his capacity as Chairman
of the Luzerne County Institution
District.
(Howard J. Grossman, a Back
Mountain resident, is the Executive
Director of the Economic Develop-
ment Council of Northeastern Penn-
sylvania. His column appears peri-
odically in The Dallas Post.)
LIBRARY NEWS
By NANCY KOZEMCHAK
Library Correspondent
A very timely display! We are
now showing in our display case a
collection of election buttons and
souvenirs loaned to us by Barbara
Lemmond, Anne Davies and Chris
Phillips.
There is a very large pin, “I Like
IKE” which Barbara received at a
college rally in Albany; a miniature
likeness of Senator Barry Goldwater
which Chris had in her collection;
and a gold ink pen, signed by
Gerald Ford, which Barbara’s
mother has bought at the library
auction a few years back.
There is a handsome jeweled
Nixon pin; Governor William Scran-
ton’s Inauguration Day, Harrisburg,
January 15, 1963 lapel button; nail
files from Geiger, Wilson, Thaler
and Crossin-Brominski; and an
eraser for Frank Coslett. We have a
very special button from Inaugura-
tion Day, January 20, 1981 - Reagan-
Bush; and one from the vice presi-
dential debate with Ferraro and
Bush on October 11, 1984 in Phila-
delphia. There are elephant cuff
links and a donkey tie tack; a
Senator John Heinz for Pennsyl-
vania button.
Of local interest is a button for
Dallas Councilmen; Timothy Car-
roll, Donald Shaffer and Byron
Grieves. There is also an interesting
letter sent to the Honorable J.
Bowden Northrup from the office of
the Vice President Richard Nixon
on November 29, 1956 thanking him
for his assistance on a recent cam-
paign visit to Wilkes-Barre.
The postage stamp on this first
class letter mailed thirty years ago
was 3 cents. Mr. Northrup was
Luzerne County Commissioner at
the time.
Primary Election Day 1986 will be
held on Tuesday, May 20 and many
of us will exercise one of America’s
greatest freedoms, the right to vote
for the candidates of our choice.
The Back Mountain Memorial
Library will once again become a
very real part of Election Day when
Dallas Borough’s South District will
vote in the library building. Drop in
and see this exciting election collec-
tion anytime before May 21 and
plan to cast your vote for your
choice of candidates on May 20.
meeting last week with 23 members
present. After a short business
meeting, Oce Austin, Blanche
Thompson and Frances Linskill
gave accounts of their recent travel-
ing experiences. I reviewed the
latest books purchased by the Book
Club after borrowing Marilyn’s
glasses when mine became missing.
I am happy to say my glasses
were found before the afternoon
ended and I was able to see some-
what normally, once again.
The library has been very well
used the past few evenings with
most of the reading tables filled to
capacity with students working on
term papers. Some of the overflow
crowd had to use the white wicker
with oak top library table, which is
on dispaly as an auction item, when
the chair and table space ran out. It
is a real pleasure to see our new
library used to capacity.
(Nancy Kozemchak is the assist-
ant librarian at the Back Mountain
Memorial Library. Her column
appears weekly in The Dallas Post.)
STATE CAPITOL
ROUNDUP
By REP. FRANK COSLETT
Special to The Dallas Post
Here is a summary of important
events that occurred on Capitol Hill
last week from: Rep. Frank Coslett,
120th Legislative District.
MOTORISTS WHO USE A VEHI-
CLE to vandalize property would
lose their license for 90 days and be
required to make restitution for
damages under a bill which unani-
mously passed the House. Authored
by Rep. Elinor Z. Taylor (R-Ches-
ter), the measure is designed to
protect farmers and homeowners
who would otherwise be left with
repair bills for the vehicle damage.
“Motor vehicle vandalism is a prob-
lem that many property owners in
both rural and suburban parts of the
state have encountered,’’ Taylor
said. The bill now goes to the Senate
for consideration.
VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS,
ambulance and rescue workers
would be protected from liability
lawsuits under legislation intro-
duced this week by Rep. Jon D. Fox
(R-Montgomery). The measure is
part of a four-bill package aimed at
protecting volunteers against law-
suits, upgrading fire safety stan-
dards in child day-care facilities
and helping investigators locate
arsonists. Fox said volunteer fire
companies throughout the state ar
having difficulty affording liability
coverage, if it’s available. Without
exemption from liability many vol-
unteer rescue squads and fire com-
panies would be forced to cease
operation, he said. :
(Rep. Frank Coslett serves the
120th LEgislative District which
encompasses the Back Mountain
area. His column appearly weekly
in The Dallas Post.) §