6 The Dallas Post Tie DALLASCDOST Dallas, PA Wednesday, August 2, 1989 Shavertown Fire Co. auction this weekend ~ The Shavertown Fire Company's annual auction takes place this Friday and Saturday at the fire hall grounds on Main Street. Aside from being an enjoyable social occassion for residents, this event and others like it are essential to the operation of local emergency organizations. While all of us depend on these groups for fire and ambulance service, few actually participate in providing it. By attending these fundraising events, each of us can contribute at least our money to support the caregivers. Proceeds from the Shavertown auction are used for mainte- nance of fire trucks, equipment and the fire hall. ~ The auction starts at 6:30 each night. There will be plenty of bargains and lots of fun and good food, and the kids will enjoy looking over the fire trucks that will be stationed nearby. Stop sign is one small step for road safety One small step toward safer roads in the Back Mountain was taken recently in Dallas Borough with the installation of a stop sign on Main Street, at its intersection with Pioneer Avenue. This has been a troublesome spot for many years, as drivers approaching Pioneer have found it difficult to see cars coming north. Conversely, motorists on Pioneer have had to watch for cars entering from Main Street, which often did so without stopping to look adequately. Ifthe experience with converting Mill Street to one-way is any example, it may be some time before motorists adjust to the sign change. But we hope they do, and that the danger from cars entering too fast onto Pioneer will be eliminated. Good samaritans are a good example While newspapers often are taken to task for printing only “bad” news; this week's story-aboiit Harry and Dawn Traver of ‘Noxen, who fou turned | from a businessman's car is a real change of pace. By their example, perhaps the Travers have shown others, especially young people, that honesty is an alternative in a world that is often bereft of such values. Will they miss not having some extra spending money? Probably. But they will ‘also have the knowledge that they did what was right by a higher standard than their own comfort and desires. © That's a message we don't hear often enough. nd-and returned about $2000 that had fallen. | 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. Pond on Lower Demunds Road (Photo by Charlotte Bartizek) Only yesterday 23 Tal a | etters Library thanks Post for coverage Editor: On behalf of the library staff and board members, I want to activities, helped tomake the horse show and the library auction so thank you for the excellent cover- successful. age and cooperation you gave to Once again, thanks for your the 1st horse show and the 43rd cooperation. annual library auction. I am sure this coverage, which made the community aware of our Nancy S. Kozemchak Publicity Chairman Says more abortion restrictions lead to fewer pregnancies When Minnesota passed its parental notification law, teen pregnancy decreased 30% over the three subsequent years while the law remained in effect. (Minnesota Department of Health statistics 1980-1984) Rhode Island saw similar results from its law, with Editor: Molly Yard and her NOW per- sons want us to believe that our population will explode if restric- tions are put on abortions. Experi- ence has proven the opposite. When Ohio and Georgia stopped funding abortions, not only did abortions decrease, but pregnancy decreased by 15% and 4% respectively. (“Cutoff of Abortion Funds Doesn't Deliver Welfare Babies”, The Wall Street Journal, Jacqueline R. Kasun, Tuesday, December 30, 1986) teen pregnancy decreasing 32%. over the bodies of their children. Joan E. Host Tunkhannock 50 Years Ago - Aug. 4, 1939 STEVE WOZNIAK WINS AAU SWIMMING CROWN Another step in the moderniza- tion of schools in the area nears completion as the new $108,000 Lehman Township High School enters final stages. Steve Wozniak of Buffalo won the National AAU swimming crown for the third consecutive year by finishing first in the swim at Har- veys Lake. Fire destroys the huge silo ad- joining the famed all-glass barn on former Senator Sordoni's estate at Alderson. Engaged - Bernice Kelly and Lloyd Ellsworth. Wed - Elizabeth Newman and Arthur Kiefer. Dallas Arrows gain bi-county championship finals. 40 Years Ago - Aug. 5, 1949 DALLAS PLAYGROUND SET TO OPEN MONDAY Dallas playground will open Monday afternoon with Patricia Ferry in charge. Temporary measures by Shav- ertown Water Company fail to re- lieve the water shortage in Shaver- town. Kingston Township votes to abolish the position of supervising principal held by Prof. James Martin. Harding upsets Noxen 7-6 to hand them their first defeat. John Connolly Construction Company was awarded the con- tract to build a diningroom, shower rooms and stairs at the Township School. 30 Years Ago - Aug. 6, 1959 BACK MT. MP'S LEARN TO HANDLE PRISONERS Back Mountain MP's are learn- ing how to handle prisoners at Indiantown Gap. Robert Richardson, advance course ROTC Cadet at Dickinson College is currently attending the 1959 ROTC Summer Camp at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland. Albert Davis, son of Jonathan R. Davis, is to give fire truck to the Idetown Fire Company. Dallas Kiwanis Key Club to perform at Dushore Sunday. Thirteenth Annual Lehman Flower Show at Fire Hall, Aug. 22. Engaged - Mary Lou Elston and Charles Crook; Jane Ann Smith and Charles C. James; Mary Ruth Shoop and Jay Long. Amy Peterson is home again after teaching Army children overseas for two years. : fn Mm ara a 2 AN PAR a AVR TP IN 20 Years Ago - Aug. 7, 1969 DALLAS-LUZERNE HWY. TAGGED DANGER STRIP Dallas-Luzerne Highway is called danger strip by residents due to the many accidents. = Area-wide study to determine the feasibility of forming a com- bined Back Mountain police force will be released next week, accord- ing to Dr. Hugo Mailey, Institute director. . Engaged - Jennie Marie Rado-, navitch and Donald Robert Rice. Wed - Beverly Jean Sowden and 3 Richard W. Ratcliffe. ed, » New Dallas Junior High School is due to open on time for classes on opening day. : Lake-Lehman football mothers plan two events for August, adance and a picnic for all players an their families. | 10 Years Ago - Aug. 2, 1979 °° MEDIC UNIT BRINGS 1ST PARAMEDICS TO AREA. Local Mobile Intensive Care Unit begins trial operation staffed by six initially trained paramedics. Bids for the new Lake School ate $680,000 under the prior estimates > of $3,480,000. noe 74 County Fall Fair set for Septem- ber 5 through 8. Harveys Lake is being consid- ered for $400,000 federal grant for improvement of the community? Dallas Township Class of 1934 holds its first reunion at Irem Temple Country Club. Back Mountain Hawks bow '12- 8 to Twin Cities. ire | Handicapped riding school seeks Aa help. PF | Back Mt. National Little Leagtie © All Stars win the District 16 Little BA) » o League championship. v v Library news or When abortion becomes less than the easiest way out, women do manage to gain some control over their own bodies rather than Report from Harrisburg The Dallas Post Published Weekly by Bartsen Media, Inc. P.O. Box 366, Dallas PA 18612 Telephone: 717-675-5211 Ronald A. Bartizek Editor and Publisher Charlotte E. Bartizek Associate Publisher Edward Kraynak Charlot M. Denmon Advertising Acct. Exec. Reporter Rob Zapotoski Jean Hillard Olga Kostrobala Composition Office Manager Classified/typesetting MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION Here is a summary of important He noted that the state's events that occurred on Capitol Hill recently from Rep. Scott Di- etterick, 120th Legislative District. BUDGETCUTATTACKED - Rep. Richard A. Geist (R-Blair) this week lashed out at the Casey admini- stration for a $6.1 billion funding to the Ben Franklin Partnership Program in the state's 1989-90 budget. The program provides funds to businesses and research centers to stimulate growth in the state's private sector economy. Geist, a member of the partner- ship board, said the cuts are “not the right message” to be sending to by almost $1 billion. The Ben Fran- klin Partnership Program received $25.4 million in the current budget. MALPRACTICE INSURANCE decreasing malpractice insurance by limiting the manner in which by Rep. J. Scot Chadwick (R- Bradford), the bill would limit the time frame for patients to file law- overall budget increased this year BATTLE - Legislation aimed at rates for doctors in Pennsylvania patients can sue was the subject of debate before the House Judiciary Committee this week. Introduced suits against physicians and would discourage frivolous lawsuits by 'Munchkins' object of displa By NANCY KOZEMCHAK We have a lovely group of munchkins! These are in our dis- play case at the library and have been borrowed from Jessica, Katie and Rebecca Finch of Harveys Lake. The girls have been collecting these “cartoon miniatures” for five years, with Jessica beginning the effort when she bought the muppets for herself. The sisters became inter- ested and now each of the girls has her own collection of favorites and they have pulled their resources for our display. Jessica is 10 1/2 years old and will be in 5th grade at Lake Noxen Elementary in the fall; Katie is 9 and going into 4th at Lake Noxen; and Rebecca is pre- school at 4 years of age. There are 55 miniatures in the display in- cluding, a bear family, Best of Friends; 3 food changers; 2 McNug- getts, 2 ET's; one Oliver; 4 mem- bers of the Smurf family; 2 Bambi's and friend; a care bear; 6 Disney characters; 2 Muppet babies on skate boards; Oscar in his garbage can and the cookie monster with his banjo from Sesame Street; 2 potato head kids; a playground full of Weebils including sliding WG br Ra un ¥ 1 Shortcake and her many friends; 2 gloworms; and a family of My Littlé Pony. This display is just the ticket for the last month of summer and will appeal to all of our children. The display will be at the library until August 30. Come in and visit with your favorite munchkins! = From toddlers to teens, the . : message should be loud and clear; \/ reading is an essential summer activity. If the children are too young to read themselves, read to them. Some summer ideas to remember are; books can go to thé beach; chips, soda and a variety of snacks go well with books; books can introduce you to a world of possibilities and there are just s@ many great things to read abouts Along with required summer reads ing for students, there are many fun books to read for casual read= » ing enjoyment. full We have placed on exhibit in a special place in the library the blue ribbon and silver bowl trophy from the library's first ever horse show held June 25, 1989, and a brass school bell given to the library Mrs. Gertrude Moss, our former v Fran Ochman ~ Beverly Hall, Shavertown Evans Falls Business Owner Homemaker “Yes, there should be one on : “There should be a light on the Route 309 and Franklin Streetand highway in the area of the Offset Lehman Dallas Machinery employee Student “I believe there should be alight “There should be a light on the at the intersection of the highway highwaynearHess's station. That's “another one on the highway by Paperback. There are so many with Picketts Charge to cut down a dangerous spot.” Offset Paperback.” accidents there.” : the speed of motorists.” Gus Walters Dallas Businessman “There should be several more lights on the highway to slow down traffic and especially one at the intersection with Mark II.” / AND THE PENNSYLVANIA NEWSPAPER PUBLISHER'S ASSOCIATION Sven business com- nie 2 Sou a jury could board and see saw; Strawberry auction Ham ‘n Yegg ch airman. : és . The Post asks: “Should there be more traffic lights on the Luzerne-Dallas Highway?” Tony Berger RB Dallas : - Skating Pro of i 4 “There should be one consid ered on the highway where the will be for the new Payne Prin . Building." :
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