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Fire Prevention Week officially began October 5,
and continues through October 11, 1986.
This year’s observance of Fire Prevention Week
coincides with the first full year of service for
Kingston Township’s Fire Safety and Prevention
Officer, Gary E. Beisel. Beisel was appointed Fire
Safety and Prevention Officer in October of 1985 by
Manager Fred A. Potzer. This action was taken
following the adoption of Ordinance 1985 by the
Kingston Township Board of Supervisors which
enacted the position and prescribed duties for the
officer.
The Township of Kingston, the City of Wilkes-Barre
and The Municipality of Kingston are of the few
Municipalities in the area which operate a year-round
Fire Safety Program.
F.S.P. Officer Beisel, in conjunction with the
Trucksville and Shavertown Volunteer Fire Depart-
ments is pleased to announce the first year of the
Safety Program has shown a marked decrease in fires
related to solid fuel burning devices such as wood
stoves and fireplaces. The Township now requires all
new chimney construction as well as the installation of
solid fuel burning devices to be inspected by the Fire
Safety Officer. Additionally, smoke detections which
are required in all nearby constructed homes and
buildings are inspected by the Fire Safety Officer.
Even though Fire Prevention Week is only one week
out of the year, it is the hope of the Kingston Township
Board of Supervisors that Fire Safety will be observed
by township residents year round.
“In the home it should be the responsibility of every
parent to see that smoke detectors are functioning
properly and that their children understand exactly
what must be done in the case of a fire emergency,”
state Beisel who is also chief of the Shavertown
Volunteer Fire Department. ‘If we only practice and
recognize the need for fire safety one week out of the
year, and then put it on the back shelf when it is over,
we are only misleading ourselves into believing that
we are truly safe from fire.”
By observing Fire Prevention Week, area residents
will become more aware that fire is an ever present
part of our lives. Even though many like to believe
that it won’t happen, it is important to remember that
fire does not take a vacation, nor does it rest on
holidays. It is the hope of the Kingston Township Fire
Safety Officer that the likelihood of fire can be
minimized through an effective and ongoing fire
prevention program, always keeping in mind, “An
ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
For further information on Fire Prevention codes or
safety materials contact Gary E. Beisel, Kingston
Township Fire Safety and Prevention Officer at 696-
3809.
FIRST GRADE-1-214, SISTER ALICE ANN: The
first graders are now learning to read. Some of the
children have learned to read easily and have already
started their second reading textbook. These students
have also started mathematics. All the Gate of Heaven
students hope for the best for our new students.
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1-211, MRS. GROVE: Mrs. Grove took each of her
students’ pictures and pasted it on a piece of paper.
Each of the children will describe themselves in
words. The goal of this project is to make the children
project completed successfully.
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SECOND GRADE-2-201, MRS. RUCH: The second
graders each made a poster illustrating how they have
grown from the time of their birth to their present age
by pasting photographs on a piece of posterboard.
They also made pictures illustrating their own set of
rules for keeping the cafeteria clean. They hope this
will help all the students cooperate in cleaning up the
cafeteria.
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THIRD GRADE-3-203, MISS FURMAN: The third
graders just got a fish tank for their classroom. They
have four different kinds of fish so far. Plants are also
growing from different kinds of seeds.
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3-204, MRS. SCRUITSKY: This class is now working
on a bulletin board with the Rosary theme. They are
doing this because October is the month of Our Lady
of the Rosary. They have already done the Joyous
mystery. All the mysteries will be completed by the
end of October.
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FOURTH GRADE-4-205, MRS. SESSON: Next Tues-
day the fourth grade is going on a field trip to
Berwick, Pennsylvania. They are going to the Susque-
hanna Energy Information Center. We all wish a safe
and happy trip to the fourth graders.
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4-206, MRS. HILLER: Therewas a mission auction in
which these students auctioned off used toys, games
and books. It is hoped they earned a large amount of
money, but Mrs. Hiller told us that the amount was
confidential information.
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SIXTH GRADE-6-213, MRS. RUTKOSKI: These
students started to write ‘‘stir-up stories’ or stories
that come ‘‘off the tops’ of their heads. They are also
growing moss and examining pine cones for science
class. Now they are going to start sustained reading.
This means they will take one class a week to read a
book of their choice.
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STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Holly Barkac, 13,
daughter of Ralph and Jane Barkac, of Wyoming, is
the student of the week.
In her spare time, she enjoys competitive swim-
ming. Her favorite subject is science.
After Holly graduates from Gate of Heaven, she
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HEATHER. HAND is the daughter of Joe and Sue
Hand. She lives on West Overbrook Road in Dallas.
Heather is a member of a select group of singers
called the Choristers. Elections have just been com-
pleted and Heather has been named Secretary of
Choristers. She is also on the Chorus Planning
Committee. Heather has actively participated as a
member of the stage construction crew on four plays
in the past and plans to work on both plays this
coming year.
After graduation, Heather plans to attend college to
major in Business Administration-Accounting. In her
free time Heather works at Sue Hand’s Imagery and
collects articles on the British Royal Family. In the
past four years, Heather has worked as a volunteer at
the Back Mountain Memorial Library.
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AARON KELLEY is the son of Robert and Danette
Kelley of 59 South Pioneer Ave. in Trucksville. Aaron
is also a member of Choristers and has been involved
in District Chorus. Aaron is a member of the band at
Dallas High School. Aaron has also been in the cast of
“Guys and Dolls’’ last year’s musical.
Aaron has definitely decided to attend college but is
undecided as to what he will major in. For the past
four years Aaron has been a member of the Boy
Scouts. Just recently he completed the Red Cross
Advanced Lifesaving Course and hopes to attain a job
as a lifeguard in the near future.
When he has some free time to spare, Aaron travels
to Meshoppen where his family has a summer home.
That’s where he goes to get away from everything and
fo just relax. When asked about his expectations forh
is senior year, Aaron replied, ‘I think this year’s
going to be terrific! I feel I'm going to pick up my
grades and do great in school. Well, we think that’s a
your senior year.
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STEVE BRACE is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar S.
Brace Jr. of 14 Colonial Road in Dallas. Steve is a
member of the track team and the Honor Society. In
the past Steve has lettered in track and hopes to do the
same this year. In 11th grade Steve was also a
member of the football team.
In the future, Steve plans to attend college to major
in “something in the health field.” In his leisure time
Steve enjoys skiing. Because of his avid interest in
skiing, Steve thinks Dallas High School should have a
ski club. That’s not a bad idea Steve. Perhaps if
enough people feel that way, something could be done
in order to start one. Well Dallas students...what do
you think?
TODD CHAMBERLAIN is the son of Robert and
Lorraine Chamberlain, Grove Street, Trucksville.
Todd plays tackle on the Dallas Mountaineer football
team. In his free time, he enjoys fishing and working
on cars. After graduation, Todd plans on attending
college to major in criminal jutice.
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PATRICIA SUDOL is the daughter of Erwin and
Dorothy Sudol of Crownhill Village in Carverton.
Pattie participates in yearbook, newspaper and bas-
ketball. She also holds the position of president of
National Honor Society for this year. Pattie’s future
plans include college, majoring in pre-law.
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PATRIZIA BOVE is the daughter of Colomba and
Tony Bove, Pear Tree Lane, Dallas. Patrizia is a
member of the track team at Dallas, and also is co-
editor of the yearbook. After graduation, Patrizia
hopes to attend the Cleveland Art Institute, and also
hopes to one day study art in Venice.
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JEFF KEHL is the son of Linda Kehl, Memorial
Highway, Trucksville. Jeff plays linebacker for the
Dallas football team. He also enjoys hunting, biking,
and hiking. When asked of his future plans, Jeff
commented that he would like to attend college to
major in either computers or law.
ON WEDNESDAY, OCT. 1, members of the Chorus
traveled to the Pocono Playhouse to see the musical
“The One and Only.” The show as a whole was great,
but the section that really stuck out was the creative
choreography. A special thanks to Mrs. Florence
Sherwood, our choral director, without her the trip
would not have been possible.
ELECTIONS FOR OFFICERS OF CHORISTERS for
the 1986-87 school year have been completed and the
results are as follows. President, Beth Admas, vice
president, Heather Pitcavage, secretary, Heather
Hand and treasurer, Kris Hanify. Congratulations.
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ANOTHER CONGRATULATIONS goes to the foot-
ball team on its 21-12 victory over Tunkhannock last
week.
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ON THURSDAY, OCT. 2, Dallas High School spon-
sored a blood drive in the school’s gym. The desired
goal of 70 units was surpassed and 87 units of blood
were donated. This blood helps out many needy people
and all who participated inthis event are to be
thanked.
By NANCY KOZEMCHAK
Library Correspondent
The Publishers Weekly periodical
of September 19 contained an
interesting article entitled,
“Education Secretary cites texts as
‘Market-Responsive’ ”’.
U.S. Secretary of Education
William J. Bennett clears textbook
publishers of any blame for poor
quality in elementary education,
saying that they are just doing a
good job of responding to textbook
buyers. He said in part, “Reading
must be more strongly emphasized
through the use of phonics, more
literary and imaginative texts,
more time allotted for actual
reading - not filling out skill sheets
or work-books - and better access to
books.”
Bennett also said he hoped
libraries would make it more of a
point to lead children to reading
good books, ‘not simply looking for
a fugitive fact or random
quotation.” And in a press
conference he said, ‘I propose that
by the end of the 1986-87 school
year, we make sure that every
The Luzerne County Chapter of
Pennsylvania Association of Retired
State Employees (PARSE) met
recently at the Embassy Room of
the Gus Genetti Best Western Motel,
Wilkes-Barre, with president Bruno
Dalmas, presiding.
Following a 12:30 luncheon, the
meeting was brought to order with
pledge of allegiance to our flag, and
a moment of silent prayer for ill
and deceased members.
Reports were given by Lavina
school child has a library card - and
uses it.”
The Back Mountain Memorial
Library has a total book inventory
of 53,753 and circulated 80,968 gooks
during the year of 1985, which
incluced 34,852 juvenile titles. The
juvenile circulation was up 7,529
over the previous year. There were
699 new juvenile registrations
during the year with a total active
borrower count of 10,444.
The staff at the library invites all
residents of the Back Mountain,
including every school child, to
come into the library and register
as a borrowing book member and
take the books you are interested in
home for your reading pleasure. We
would like to help the Secretary of
Education to reach his goal by
making sure that every school child
has a library card - and uses it.
We do have available at the
library, thanks to the Dallas Rotary
Club, wheelchairs and crutches or
walkers that may be borrowed for a
period of time. During the
Bloomsburg Fair week, we were
surprised to see how many of the
Back Mountain residents borrowed
wheel chairs for people going to the
Fisher, secretary and Gwillym
Amos, treasurer. Mr. Dalmas spoke
briefly on the State Cola, and the
annual convention to be held Octo-
ber 7, at the Embers Convention
Center, Carlisle.
Delegates to the convention are
Betty Keller, Lavina Fisher, Gwil-
lym Amos, Joan McDonald, Clara
Jean Smith, and Kaye Ray. Alter-
nates are Jacob Klein, Albert Ray,
Catherine Krescinko, Ben Weno-
gradsky, Ann Flosser, and Stella
fair. We even had a reserve on a
wheel chair which was due to be
returned. Information on these
items is available at the front desk
in the library.
I happened to be one of the 2,000
interested people who went the
Great Balloon Race at College
Misericordia over the weekend.
Those balloons are something to
see, from the unpacking, to the hot-
air filling, to the final lift-off from
the ground. They are so large and
so colorful and so neat, they just
create an aura of excitement.
Another awe-inspiring event to
witness was the show the ultra-light
aircraft put on. These were quite
spectacular and almost
unbelievable. All in all, a great
place to be on a Sunday afternoon.
I have received two apples for my
desk this week for which I am most
grateful. A special Wolf River apple
|from Arch and a Macintosh from
Mrs. Crump. These are most
welcome gifts. ;
(Nancy Kozemchak is the
assistant librarian at the Back
Mountain Memorial Library. Her
column appears weekly in The
Dallas Post.)
Wruble. President Bruno Dalmas
will be in attendance representing
the Luzerne County Chapter and
this area of the state.
Mr. Dalmas introduced Mr.
Robert Lavelle, Dallas humorist,
who entertained the group. Mr. and
Mrs. John Terry O'Toole, Hebron,
Conn., former local residents were
in attendance. Mr. O'Toole formerly
held office in the local chapter, and
spoke briefly at the meeting, urging
members to work toward increased
AT THE WORKPLACE
TRICIA MCNULTY: Upon walk-
ing up to the counter at McDonald’s
the customer may come face to face
with the bright smile of Tricia
McNulty. Tricia has been working
at McDonald’s for some time in
order to save some money for col-
lege and other interests.
Tricia most enjoys going dancing
with her friends, although she also
enjoys swimming, shopping, cruis-
ing and camping. Attending con-
certs is another activity Tricia
enjoys, she has seen Synch four
times.
As a member of S.A.D.D., Tricia
has shown her interest in other
students. Tricia would like to fur-
ther her education at P.U.P.S. for
pharmacy. Tricia is the daughter of
June and John McNulty of RD 1,
Harveys Lake.
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MICHELLE MCCABE: Although
she is relatively new at Lehman,
working at the Brittany House has
helped Michelle to adjust and meet
many new people. Michelle is a
waitress and a hostess.
Among her various activities,
dancing, cruising, swimming, sail-
ing and shopping, Michelle most
enjoys skiing. Michelle is a member
of the Ski Club and S.A.D.D. Mich-
elle also enjoys attending concerts
and was present at the recently held
El Debarge, Synch Concert.
Michelle plans to major in Busi-
ness Administration but is unde-
cided as to where she would like to
go to school. Michelle is the daugh-
membership.
New members introduced by Mr.
Dalmas, and welcomed into the
organization were Representative
Fred Shupnik, Catherine Hastings,
former secretary to the administra-
tor of Nanticoke State Hospital;
Anthony Agati, retired from the
Dept. of Public Welfare; Mr. and
Mrs. Henry Negosh, the latter from
the Physical Therapy Dept.; Verna
Evans, Dept. of Labor, and Isabelle
McMahon, State Nurse.
ter of Edward and Lenore McCabe
of Harveys Lake.
ON THE SPORTS SIDE
DAVID WOMELSDORF: When
watching the Lake-Lehman football
team any spectator can see talent
as number 50 tackles the opponent
to make way for the running backs.
David is the person holding that
number, playing left guard and on
specialty squads.
David’s talent is not only held in
fall sports as he is the javelin
thrower for the Varsity Track and
Field team in the spring. Out of
school Dave participates in Bow
hunting and other outdoor activities.
Dave plans to further his educa-
tion and is looking towards a possi-
ble career in the Marines as an
Aviation Pilot. Dave is the son of
George and Cynthia Womelsdorf of
Hunlock Creek.
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DANIEL HUDZIK: In a flash of
white, one may see Danny swishing
down the slopes repeatedly this
winter. Although snow skiing is one
of Dan’s favorite activities, much of
his time in the winter is spent
indoors play center and forward for
the basketball team.
In the spring, Dan is a member of
the Varsity Track and Field team,
throwing the discus or doing the
high jump. In his spare time, Dan
also enjoys playing teenis, and he is
an avid hunter. Dan is a class
representative for the Student Coun-
cil and is a member of the Pome-
roy’s Teen Board.
Dan is the son of Daniel and
Clara Jean Smith, chairperson for
the annual dinner of the local chap-
ter spoke regarding the affair to be
held October 23, beginning at 1 p.m.
at the Embassy Room of the Genetti
Motel. This affair will be offered in
place of the Christmas dinner. Res-
ervations must be made no later
than October 9. Cost of the dinner is
$10.00 and reservations can be made
by sending same to Gwillym amos,
24 South Meade Street, Wilkes-
Barre, 18702.
Alberta Hudzik of Sweet Valley.
Dan plans to further his education
at Penn State but is undecided
about a major at this time.
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JENIPHER JOHNSON: Although
most don’t consider it a sport, being
a cheerleader is a lot of work, just
ask Jeni. Jeni has been working
hard, and cheering hard, and was
chosen captain of this year’s squad.
Outdoor sports and activities inter-
est Jeni the most.
Horseback riding, hiking, swim-
ming, boating and snow skiing are
among some of these activities. Jeni
teachers nursery school at Dallas
Baptist Church and is a past worthy
advisor of Rainbow Girls. Working
part time as ababy sitter fills out
Jeni’s schedule and all in all she is
enjoying her senior year. '
Jeni is the daughter of Glenn and
Susan Johnson of Dallas.
SOME BAD LUCK has plagued
Lake-Lehman as two 1986 graduates
and one senior were involved in
serious car crashes. Robert D.
Kuschke was involved in an acci-
dent and is in General Hospital with
a broken leg and various other
minor injuries.
Christopher Kukosky and senior
Ray Owens were injured when the
car lost its breaks. Ray was
recently released and is recovering
at home. Chris is also at Wilkes-
Barre General Hospital with a
broken leg.
We wish all three of them good
luck and a speedy recovery.
Monthly meetings of Luzerne
County Chapter of PARSE are held
the fourth Thursday of each month
at the Embassy Room of the Genetti
Motel.
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