Dallas Post/Donna Sutliff.
THE GRAND OPENING of the
F.M. Kirby Center for the Perform-
ing Arts is now part of Wilkes-
Barre’s history. August 18, 1938 was
the grand opening of the Comerford,
then thought to be the grandest
movie house possible of ?
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1986, the re-grand
opening, only now
to be renamed
“The Kirby.’
Forty eight years
later the enthusi-
asm was even
greater, ' that
beautiful histori- TRS
cal movie house = JEAN HILLARD
that provided its people with enter-
tainment has once again opened,
opened this time to be compared
with Radio City Music Hall in New
York City, rather than just a movie
house.
We had the distinct honor of a
personal tour of this grand building
adorned with polished brass, and
live flowers and plants: that were
breathtaking, on Saturday afternoon
between performances. Our son,
Ken, who is employed by Boscov's
in the food management area has
been in Wilkes-Barre, the past two
weeks preparing for this grand
event of opening night on Friday.
“It was all they planned for and
more,” were his proud words to us
Saturday, the first time we’ve
gotten to see him in the past two
weeks. The “behind the scenes”
part of every successful event is
always very interesting to me and I
do take every opportunity I can get
Notes first
birthday
Jennifer Lynn Malak, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Malak of
Chase will celebrate her first birth-
day on Thursday, Sept. 25. She has
a brother, Raymond John who cele-
brated his second birthday in May.
Her grandparents are Mr. and Mrs.
John Malak of Chase and Mr. John
P. Reiss of Wilkes-Barre, and a
great grandmother, Mrs. Anna
Reiss of Wilkes-Barre.
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to see those ‘behind the scenes”
worries as well as successes.
Thanks Ken for the time and tour,
it was something we’ll never forget.
A stage that rises in five positions, a
sound mixer that can be adjusted at
every 3rd row of seats throughout
the theatre, a baby grand piano on
list goes on and on. ‘‘Sensational’”’,
says it all, Go for it Back Mountain
residents, support it and enjoy it,
it’s all here right in downtown
Wilkes-Barre.
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NANCY KOZEMCHAK was one of
the lucky Back Mountain residents
who attended the opening night per-
formance., Nancy, whom we all
know from the Back Mountain
Library, also celebrated her birth-
day that day and treated herself to
the grandest gala event around on
her special day. Black tie, dinner at
Genetti’s followed for Nancy. What
a birthday to remember.
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GINA MAJOR, 1985 Miss Pennsyl-
vania and Back Mountain resident,
also enjoyed the opening night. Gina
is now employed at the Times
leader as well as a Mary Kay rep
and gives singing lessons in her
spare time. There’s an update on
our Miss Pa. too!
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THE GROSSMANS, Howard and
Toby of Dallas, also attended open-
ing night. Howard has been a part
of this great adventure since the
“thought” was there.
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THE ERTLEYS, Ron and Carol of
girl
tomorrow, is shown here
with her brother, Raymond
John, who is two years old.
Back Mountain were also involved
and attended opening night.
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MR. AND MRS. RICHARD
PEARSALL, Dallas, have been a
part of the adventure since the
dream first arose.
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MR. AND MRS. ANDREW SOR-
DONI III, showed their interest in
the great talents and performing
arts and have been actively
involved.
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OUR BACK MOUNTAIN BANK
PRESIDENTS, Harold Rose of Mer-
chants North and Richard Laux of
United Penn Bank also are part of
this great event.
The list goes on and on with Back
Mountain residents who will con-
tinue to keep “The Kirby” alive.
Yes, it was Wilkes-Barre but it was
also a large part Back Mountain.
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MR. ROBERT CULP of Hunts-
ville celebrated his 80th birthday on
Saturday with literally hundreds of
friends stopping by the Jackson
Fire Hall to wish him a happy day.
Senator Charles Lemmond also
stopped by and presented him with
a citation from the Senate.
The Senator said a few words
about yesterday’s vintage. Mr. Culp
is a part of that vintage and the
Senator related that to his own
father who is of the same era. A
large sweater box filled with crum-
bled dollar bills was the first and
only gift Mr. Culp unwrapped.
Needless to say it was unique and it
was a good place to begin and end.
Happy birthday Mr. Culp, you too
are unique.
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THERE ARE GOOD AND BAD
THINGS - HAPPENINGS at Liberty
College in Virginia with two of our
Back Mountain students. Gail
Thomas, daughter of Dr. Evan and
Carol Thomas, Shavertown, is
having some problems with her leg.
Gail has been a patient in a hospital
there undergoing tests.
Being so far: from home and not
having family.around when youre
in pain is a traumatic experience.
Let’s all send -Gail a card. today.
Send it to Gail Thomas, Box 21606,
Liberty University, Lynchburg, Vir-
ginia 24506. Even if you don’t know
her send her a card and sign your
name and tell her you read about it
in The Dallas Post. Together we can
all cheer her up a little.
Gail’s parents are waiting a phone
call now to determine what proce-
dures will follow. Send her a card
and pray for her.
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THE GOOD PART is‘Darci Davis,
daughter of John and Sharron Davis
of Shavertown, has been selected as
one of Liberty’s students to travel to
Liberia in the spring with a singing
mission group.
Darci tried out for this once in a
lifetime experience and was
selected along with four other stu-
dents. Darci has an outstanding
voice, a matching personality and is
a teenager that we can all be proud
of. ; :
I’m told the group may be singing
in our area before they leave for
(The following Back Mountain
residents have applied for marriage
licenses at the Luzerne County
Courthouse during the following
week:)
JOHN SCHAKE, RD 1, Box 272C,
Dallas, and DOLORES LANUN-
ZIATA, RD 3, Box 224-3, Dallas.
ROBERT C. MCLAUGHLIN, JR.
57 No. Main St., Shavertown, and
JAYNE BRADBURY, 536 Charles
St., Luzerne.
GLENN K. MILLER, 225 Wash-
ington St., West Pittston, and LISA
LUSHEFSKI, 150 Manor Dr., Shav-
ertown.
ROY H. STEVENS, RD 1, Box
271, Dallas, and GAIL ANN HOFF-
MAN, P.O. Box 228, Shawanese.
DENNIS N. DASKALAKES,
Lewis Ave., RD 5, Bethlehem, and
3
KATHLEEN HEFFERAN, RD 1,
Box 242, Harveys Lake.
DONALD SCAVONE, RD 1, Sweet
Valley, and GINI STEELE, 85 Oak
Dr., RD 4, Dallas.
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A good neighbor
A good friend
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Liberia. If so you’ll be the first to
know and come wish them well
before they begin their journey.
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WELCOME HOME to Mrs. Ber-
tram of Chase who has been a
patient in General Hospital for sev-
eral days undergoing tests. Mrs.
Bertram is doing well now and very
glad to be home.
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right, Martin and Carel Lichtner of
Hunlock Creek were vacationing in
the New England States last week.
They stayed in Maine a few. days
then went on to New Hampshire
where it snowed, accumulating 1
inch and the Lichtners decided
enough is enough. They came back
home.
This family lived in Lehman prior
to moving to Hunlock Creek a few
months ago. They come to our area
originally from Philadelphia.
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A BACK MOUNTAIN WELCOME
goes out to Mark and Martha Weber
and their two children, a daughter
who is in first grade and a son,
three years old. The Webers have
been on Sterling Avenue, Dallas, for
three weeks now. They come to us
from Bergen County, New Jersey.
Be sure and welcome this family,
especially if you're on their street.
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IT WAS A GOING AWAY
DINNER for Pat Rapotsky of Mer-
chants Bank, Shavertown, last
Wednesday evening at the Castle
Inn. Pat’s colleagues at work hon-
ored her and wished her well as
they enjoyed an evening with her
before she and her family leaves the
area for a new residence down
South.
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HAPPY 35TH WEDDING ANNI-
VERSARY to Grayce and Al Hicks
celebrated their special day on Sept.
15. Beautiful flowers arrived at
work for Grayce, it’s so nice to still
get flowers 35 years later. He must
be special too Grayce!
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A DATE TO REMEMBER: Octo-
ber 13, a Monday at Dallas Junior
High School, Dr. Stephen Glenn will
speak to young people and parents.
Dr. Glenn is a renowned consul-
tant, trainer and psychologist,
director of family development
institute. He will present a talk on
“How can we as parents develop
capable young people?”
PAK is sponsoring this night for
parents and kids. Please try to
attend. Babysitting will be available
and $1 donation tickets can be
gotten in advance at Fino’s Phar-
acy, Dallas, Cook’s Pharmacy,
havertown, or Cook’s Store,
Lehman or at the door.
(Jean Hillard, a Back Mountain
correspondent, is a columnist for
The Dallas Post. Her column
appears weekly.)
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