4 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, April 5, 1989 Tie DALLASC0ST After all is said and done, put Dallas first Last week's “town meeting” in Dallas Borough marked both the high and low points for local politics this election year. The meeting did not turn out the way it was intended, but it wasn't without merit or usefulness. One thing that can’t be denied is that the voters of Dallas Borough are being given more choices in individuals and issues than they have had in years, and the points being raised are worthy of voters’ consideration. Both incumbent officeholders and challengers have gained a broader perspective on the concerns of borough residents as a result of the public discussion of issues at the meeting and in the media. We expect that no matter who is elected to the borough council, they will bring with them a greater apprecia- tion for the needs of all the residents of the community. Even though all the candidates did not attend the meeting, their views and attitudes will be more widely known this year than ever before. That, in itself, is progress. The process is often uncomfortable and sometimes hurtful, but in the long ‘run openness is preferable to secrecy, and an informed elector- ate makes the best decisions. Our fondest hope is that after the election - and the primary is for all practical purposes the election this year - all parties will come together in an effort to serve the borough in the way they know best. This won't be easy, since some of the campaign rhetoric has been too personal. But we're sure the candidates’ maturity and concern for the borough will overcome any words spoken in haste. Rather than make endorsements, we would like to point out the issues we feel should be addressed by the next Dallas Borough administration. First among these is establishing better communication with the residents of the borough. In the past, too many important issues were decided too quickly and without adequate public discussion. Residents share some blame for this, since they haven't attended meetings to voice their opinions often enough. It has been easy for the administration to assume that no one cared as much as they did. We think it’s time the borough went out of its way to invite public comment and discussion on important issues. There are great human resources here to help the council face critical issues, and they should be tapped. The Back Mountain Citizens’ Council has shown that concerned, capable people are willing to offer their assistance if asked. The Dallas Post will make every effort to see that important issues brought to our attention will be published. Many of the hard issues that confront the borough result from housing and population growth. Residents have real and legitimate concerns about traffic congestion and safety, pollu- tion and water supplies, and potential deterioration of the very qualities they like best about the borough. Whoever is elected must be prepared to address those concerns with action or comprehensive study. Perhaps the most constructive action the new council could take would be to invite their election opponents to participate in setting an agenda for the next four years. Aside from gaining some free expertise, they might find some common ground of concern. At the least, they could come to realize that they can agree to disagree on some issues while doing what's right for the borough. Letters invited The Dallas Post encourages readers to share their opinions with the ' community by writing a letter to the editor. All letters for publication must be signed and include a telephone number so that we may verify authen- ticity. We will not publish anonymous letters. Send letters to: The Dallas Post, P.O. Box 366, Dallas PA 18612. Letters received by Noon on Monday may be included in that week's issue. Daffodil or narcissus? By whatever name you call them, these beauties are popping up in backyards all over the Back Mountain. (Photo by Charlotte Bartizek) The Dallas Post Published Weekly by Bartsen Media, Inc. P.O. Box 366, Dallas PA 18612 Telephone: 717-675-5211 Charlotte E. Bartizek Associate Publisher Charlot M. Denmon Ronald A. Bartizek Editor and Publisher Tami Britton Advertising Acct. Exec. Reporter Rob Zapotoski Jean Hillard Olga Kostrobala Composition Office Manager Classified/typesetting MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION AND THE PENNSYLVANIA NEWSPAPER PUBLISHER'S ASSOCIATION or Library news Agnes Buchko is one of library's helpful volunteers By NANCY KOZEMCHAK One of the reasons the Back Mountain Memorial Library can keep ahead of the many tasks that are required to maintain an effi- cient library and keep control of the collection, are the many faith- ful volunteers who come in on a regular basis and perform their particular duties for us. One of those volunteers is Agnes Buchko of Dallas, who retired from Com- monwealth Telephone Company after having worked there for 40 years. She was then looking for something to doas a volunteerand was not really interested in hospi- tal work when she came upon a brochure explaining the needs of the library. She became interested and was intereviewed by our vol- unteer coordinator at that time, Cynthia Eckman, and decided she would like to work in our chil- dren’s room. She now spends ev- ery Tuesday afternoon at the li- brary in the children’s department, filing new catalog cards, removing out-dated cards and shelving chil- dren’s books. She has learned very quickly the most important thing about shelving books is to make sure the number on the book card matches the accession number on the book pocket. She and the chil- dren’s librarian, Marilyn Rudolph, are also working on a special E project pertaining to the children’s books. Agnes started with us two years ago and we look forward to her time spent here on Tuesdays and we appreciate so much the work she does. Grace Martin and Frances Linskill, two of our faithful library patrons and Book Club partici- pants, have recently returned from Sanibel island, Florida where they spent three months, away from the northern cold and snow. Frances came into the library one day last week and presented me with a special gift. It was a rather large shell which she had found on the shore, which is called an Epis- copal Miter. This is a unique shell, with an ivory colored base with the fancy designs of orange-brown. This is a very common Indo-Pacific shell that dwells in coral reefs. Frances brought her shell book in with her and explained the intrica- cies of this, including the cut-away picture showing the six miters that are formed inside the shell. This is a beautiful shell and a very lovely and thoughtful gift. Frances knew I would appreciate this shell; something to do with being an Episcopalian. Spring must be here! The li- brary planters at the entrance to the library are alive with red and yellow tulips. These were planted a few years ago by our local brownie troops and each year when they grow and bloom, we repeat a sin- cere thank you to these young girls. The Wednesday story hour chil- dren created tiny May flower bas- kets during their creative time and then proceeded outside with them where they had a colorful May Pole dance. Susquehanna is half of water-and pollution in Chesapeake Editor's note: The following ar- ticle was provided by Pennsylvani- ans for a Clean Chesapeake Bay. Winding 440 miles, through Pennsylvania and down into Mary- land, the Susquehanna River is a familiar sight to most people in this state. But few realize that Pennsylvania has more land in the Chesapeake Basin than any other state. : : More than a third ofthe basin lies within the Commonwealth. National Soil and Water Steward- ship Week, April 30 - May 7, is an appropriate time to remember this vital link between Pennsylvania and the largest, most valuable estuary in the Western Hemi- sphere. Over three million Pennsylvani- ans live in the Chesapeake Basin. Most of these people frequently drive by, swim, boat or fish in, or simply live on the banks of the Susquehanna River. This river accounts for over half of the fresh water entering the Chesapeake Bay. Thus, polluting the Susquehanna River and the streams feeding the river, is pollut- ing the Chesapeake Bay. After a seven year, $27 million dollar study the U.S. Environ- ‘mental Protection Agency released -areport inextricably linking Penn- sylvanians to the future of the Chesapeake Bay. Manure and commercial fertilizer run off from cropland into streams in the Susquehanna River Basin were identified as a major cause of the Bay's pollution problems. Pennsylvania responded quickly to this problem and developed the Pennsylvania Chesapeake Bay Clean Up Program. Technical and financial assistance is offered to eligible landowners, encouraging them to adopt farming practices to protect local water quality and in turn the Bay. Since 1984, the Department of Environmental Resources Bay Program has funded over 5.9 mil- lion dollars worth of improvements on Pennsylvania farms designed to protect the Bay from further pollution. To date, 20 counties extending from the Maryland bor- der to Northeastern Pennsylvania have enrolled in the program. Education was identified as one of the most important tools Penn- sylvania could use to help save the Bay. In 1985, the Chesapeake Bay Education office opened and started providing farmers, stu- dents, homeowners, industry and government agencies with infor- mation on how they can help pro- tect the Bay. National Soil and Water Ste- wardship week is designed to remind people why they should protect their environment. Ste- wardship means “guardianship” or “care for”. Pennsylvanians are starting to respond to the Susquehanna River and in turn Chesapeake Bay in this manner, realizing it needs their protection and care to survive. For more information about the Pennsylvania Chesapeake Bay Program, contact the Bay Educa- tion Office, 225 Pine Street, Har- risburg, Pa. 17101, or call 717- 236-1006. Only yesterday 50 Years Ago - May 5, 1939 WATER COMPANY STARTS ON NEW WELL Dallas Water Company begins work on new well at Center Hill Road and Columbia Avenue this morning. Kingston Township meets Laketon today in opening game of the season. Lehman Odd Fellows plan a colorful parade for Memorial Day followed by a program at Lehman High School. New busses speed service be- tween Dallas and Wilkes-Barre. Dallas Borough athletes were honored ata dinner by the PTA last Thursday. Engaged - Muriel Craft and Judson Bailey. 40 Years Ago - May 9, 1949 ST. PAUL'S SALUTES 24TH ANNIVERSARY Residents of Pioneer Avenue and Druid Hills filed a complaint with the PUC against Dallas-Shaver- town Water Company due to a shortage of water for several weeks. St. Paul's will celebrate its 24th anniversary with the burning of the mortgage on Sunday morning. Two hundred business and civic leaders inspected the new Fernbrook plant of Bloomsburg Mills Saturday morning. Lehman High School Band pre- pares for concert under band di- rector Bernard Gerrity. Wed - Margaret Ann Karns and: Earl Kerchner; Helen Louise Roberts and Harry Long; Isabel Wilkins and Robert J. Gabel. 30 Years Ago - April 30, 1959 SIDING SCAMS HIT BACK MOUNAIN Better Business Bureau warns against out of town salesmen with a scheme on aluminum siding. Dallas Senior Women's Club to move meetings from Library An- nex to Prince of Peace due to annex being converted to children’s li- brary. Dallas Ben Franklin Store will move to new quarters in what was once Dallas Hardware Store on Church Street. Folks will audition for the PTA amateur show tonight and Sun- day, according to Clayton Evans, chairman. Engaged - Anne Dickson Jones andF. Trenery Dolbear; Carol Jane Bennett and Pvt. Gary Guenter Bligh; Suzanne Bishop and Russell Foss; Mary Sue Parsons and Frederick Mead. 20 Years Ago - May 1, 1969 TINY GOULD SHOWS OFF CAR COLLECTION New owner is sought for the Linear Plant at Fernbrook. Kingston Township seeks a playground supervisor. Milford ‘Tiny’ Gould of Trucksville owned nearly 50 clas- sic, antique and racing cars in- cluding the first Dusenberg every manufactured. Captain Lenora Swan, former Lehman resident, recently com- pleted a 24-week adjutant general advanced course at the U.S. Adju- tant General School at Fort Ben- jamin, Harrison, Indiana. Engaged - Deborah Carruthers and Graham Watson. Nanticoke Trojans defeat Dallas Mountaineers 14-4 at Nanticoke. Trojans defeat Lake-Lehman Knights 11-0. Bicentennial is theme of the Dallas High School concert. 10 Years Ago - may 3, 1979 HOT TIME AT LAKE CANDIDATES' NIGHT Dallas Post Homemaker Show is scheduled for May 3 at College Misericordia. Accusationsand harsh language filled the air as Harveys Lake Tax- payers Association held its “Meet the Candidates Night" last week and the controversial Sandy Beach subject became the main topic. The Post asks: “How can dangerous brush fires be prevented?” Ron Schwartz Truck Driver Dallas “Stop burning until we have had enough rain.” Frank Wagner Supervisor Dallas ing and don’t burn in dry areas.” “Use common sense when burn- Mike Kozick Businessman Dallas “People should not be allowed to Steve Maceiko Self-employed Harveys Lake “People should burn in a metal Don Smith Retired Dallas “Don’t burn when it is too dry Don LaBar Boat mechanic Dallas burn trash unless the burning is container with a grated top to properly supervised.” contain the flames.” “Burn only in a cleared area and in a regular fire container. Keep water within reach.” and when bumming supervise the fire and keep a hose nearby.” 5 - \&
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