4 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, August 30, 1989 Toe SDALLASCP0oST Inconvenience offset by Triathlon's value The Greater Wilkes-Barre Triathlon takes place this Sunday, giving area residents the chance to participate or watch, whichever is their preference. The event offers a treat for fans, as many of the top competi- tors in the world will be entered. And the race committee has provided many opportunities for would-be triathletes, adding a team competition this year, so those of limited endurance or ability can enjoy the fun. The triathlon also means some inconvenience for residents, as some streets are closed for a few hours, and runners and bikers dot the roadsides. We hope drivers will put up with the disruption with good humor, and be extra careful around the racers, who may be tired and distracted from the competition. The triathlon is a chance to show off our area to many visitors from around the nation. The race and the region have always impressed the participants and their families, and this year’s event should continue that tradition. Football season will bring excitement It's that time of year again! The high school football season is upon us, and the excitement is beginning. Charlot Denmon’s articles in the special football preview section in this week's issue of The Post profile the teams and players of Dallas and Lake-Lehman. It sounds like this could be an thrilling year. In the last two years, Dallas has shown its ability to confound the prognosticators and has won their league's title. The challenge may be even greater this year, with the loss of 18 seniors, but coach Ted Jackson thinks his young team may still have a shot at the championship. The Lake-Lehman Black Knights are coming off an excellent 7-2-1 season, though they were disappointed in not winning the league title last season. With six starters returning, the Knights may get another chance at the top spot. Whatever their ultimate fortunes, we wish all the players well. Their hard work and dedication to the sport will serve them in other aspects of their lives, and the season is sure to offer exciting moments for everyone. Guest columns welcome An article submitted by Kingston Township Police Chief Paul Sabol appears on page 5 of this week's Dallas Post, and it is a welcome addition to our pages. While it has been said - and is ultimately true - that freedom of the press belongs to the person who owns one, we believe that one of our functions is to provide a forum for viewpoints from throughout the community. : Paul Sabol's column presents his thoughts about an impor- tant issue as only he himself could. If you have an opinion, idea or point of view to share, please bring it to our attention. We will work with you to get your submission in print. Dockside, Harveys Lake This weekend will be one of the last for summer boating fun. Boats are seen from Sunset Beach Marina. (Photo by C. Bartizek) Library news Library offers many ways to honor others By NANCY KOZEMCHAK The Back Mountain Memorial Library has a rather unique me- morial and commemorative gift program. There is no better way to honor a cherished memory or cele- brate a special event in someone's life than to give a gift in their name to the library. A gift to the library keeps on giving and brings enjoyment and the benefits of your thoughtful- ~ ness to the people of the commu- nity for years to come. Monetary contributions can be spent any way you would wish, for special books, records or a maga- zine subscription. There are also many other books the library needs which can be purchased with memory money. These memorial books are marked with a special bookplate, which remains in the book. Donations may also be made to honor a relative or friend. Ac- knowledgements of gifts are sent to the donors, and a note is sent to the person, family or organization being honored. There is a special folder at the library which may be filled out with the specifics for a memorial or honorary gift. In 1988, a total of $3,153.00 was donated to the li- brary as memorials; and for the first six months of 1989, $2,855.00 has been donated. This donated money to be spent for books, in addition to the regu- lar budgeted amount allotted for books each year, enables the li- brary to add many new and useful books to the collection. Informa- tion about the memorial and com- memorative gift program is avail- able at the library. The library circulated 9,619 books during the month of July; 4,775adult and 4,844 juvnile titles. Reference questions totaled 481; books added to the inventory, 235; re-registrations, 223; and new borrowers were adult, 72 and juve- nile 54. Interlibrary loan transac- tions 45 and books withdrawn, 324. New books at the library: “Alice in La-La Land” by Robert Campbell is a mystery novel featuring Whis- tler—a down-on-his-luck private investigator and optimistic philoso- pher—when Nell Twelvetrees walks into his life looking for a body- guard. Beautiful, blond, rich, and classy, Nell is a mystery that keeps unfolding, luring Whistler deeper and deeper into love and into trouble. Nothing in La-La Land is what it seems, behind the facades of the rich. “Blessings” by Belva Plain is a deeply moving story of the beauti- fuland gutsy lawyerJennie Rakow- sky On the brink of marrying the man of her dreams, the handsome successful corporate lawyer, Jay Wolfe, and of trying the most im- portant case of her career, she finds that a shattering secret, rooted deep in her past and in her heritage, threatens to destroy her world. This is a spellbinding tale of family and love. Tax/rent rebate checks sent, program goes on Checks totaling more than $100 million have been mailed to citi- zens across the state through the Commonwealth's Property Tax/ Rent Rebate program, according to Sen. Charles Lemmond (R-20). However, due to the tremen- dous volume of claims received by the Department of Revenue, Sen. Lemmond encourages his constitu- ents to wait at least two weeks for their checks to arrive. He added that individuals who mailed their claims after June 15, 1989 should receive their checks three to four weeks after the Department re- ceived them. In addition, Lemmond said the deadline to apply for rebates on property taxes or rent paid in 1988 has been extended to Dec. 31, 1989. All persons 65 years of age or older, permanently disabled pigi- sons 18 years of age or older, wid widows and widowers 50 years of age or older are eligible if their annual income is less than $15,000. Those individuals who qualify will receive rebates of up to $500 and a companion Inflation Dividend (automatically issued in December ) of up to $125. The rebate program, funded by proceeds from the lottery fund, is designed to help senior citizens and otherson limited incomes meet rising property taxand rental costs. Applications and instruction booklets for the rebate progr: are available at district reveg€7re offices, state liquor stores and senior citizens centers. The status of rebate applica- tions can be obtained by calling the Department of Revenue’s toll- free hotline: 1-800-SR-CLAIM, which is available 24 hours a day. Lemmond said more than 475,000 people are expected to apply for rebates this year. Si‘ fe the program began in 1972, niore than $1.4 billion in benefits have been paid to Pennsylvanians. The Inflation Dividend program, Wi, began in 1979, has provided’ additional $368 million in bene- fits. Only yesterday 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. 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 Edward Kraynak Advertising Acct. Exec. Charlotte E. Bartizek Associate Publisher Charlot M. Denmon Reporter Jean Hillard Office Manager Rob Zapotoski Composition Olga Kostrobala Classified/typesetting MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION AND THE PENNSYLVANIA NEWSPAPER PUBLISHER'S ASSOCIATION - 50 Years Ago - Sept. 1, 1939 100 MILE PIGEON RACE TO END IN DALLAS The re-paving of Route 115 began Monday as workmen for B.G. Coon Construction Company of Luzerne, general contractors broke surface of Bennett Street. A special 100-mile pigeon race from Harrisburg to Dallas will be sponsored this Sunday by the Dallas Dairy Club. Eleven hundred minks are grown for fur on Ralph Balut's Hays Corners farm. The lack of public apathy to- ward the volunteer Dallas Fire Company is creating low morale. Wed - Florence Weintz and James F. Davenport; Myrtle Lon- don and Lee Philco. 40 Years Ago - Sept. 2, 1949 BOARDS SEE NEW SCHOOL SKETCHES Lacy, Atherton and Wilson pre- sented preliminary sketches of the new addition to Lehman School at a joint meeting of Lehman and Jackson School Boards Monday night. The addition will house six classrooms, a gym-auditorium and a home economics room. The Ruggles Pioneer Band, under the direction of John Milus will give a concert Thursday at 8:15 p.m., in the Lake Township High School auditorium. Wed - Ruth Louise Yeust and Roy Commons; Charlotte Jane Jones and Robert Oley; Betty Eldredge Ford and Armand La- pane. 30 Years Ago - Sept. 3, 1959 HIGH SCHOOL SHOWS ENROLLMENT GAIN Dallas School Board asks for bids on coal, oil, gas and electric heat for the new high school. Enrollment of students is up in the Dallas High School but down in the elementary units. The space in front of the Library Auction Barn was filled with kids on bikes Monday as they came to get safety stickers, reflector type that made bikes visible to the motorists at night. Engaged - Maureen Herts and Airman 2/C Paul C. Heslop. Wed - Betty June Womer and Richard Patton; Jane Ann Smith and Charles James Jr.; Eleanor Ann Lacomis and Ralph S. El; Janice Lamb and Dr. John Reese Beyrent, Jr. Vacation season came to a close during this week as bowling leagues began their 1959-1960 seasons at Crown Imperial Lanes. 20 Years Ago 0 Sept. 4, 1969 DALLAS SCHOOL OPENING DELAYED Dallas Schools opening hasbeen delayed to September 8 due to the delay in delivery of school furni- ture and the construction not progressing on schedule on the junior high school. A police study toward the im- plementation of a merged police department has been called for by Dr. Hugo V. Mahley of the Institute of Regional Affairs is awaiting ac- tion from Dallas Borough, Dallas Township and Kingston Township to adopt a resolution to enter into discussion. A fun-packed Fall Fair spon- sored by the Back Mountain Serv- ice Clubs has been set for Septem- ber 13 and 14 atthe Lehman Horse Show Grounds. College Misericordia plans its 12th annual homecoming October 3, 4, and 5. Wed - Carol Sicker and Dale Chisenhall. Dallas Senior High District II track champions were awarded blue and white wool jackets re- cently by the Dallas Area Letter- men-Booster Club. 10 Years Ago - Sept. 6, 1979 DALLAS SHUTS OUT O'REILLY 6-0 The Luzerne County Fall Fair began Wednesday and will rur through Sunday of this week at the Lehman Horse Show Grounds, Route 118, Lehman. Emanuel bus lines to get $187( per day for transportation of Dal- las elementary and secondary students. Harveys Lake zoners to vote September 27 on apartment vari- ance requested by Melvin anc Jacqueline Myers. College Misericordia welcomes 255 freshmen in the class of 1983. Engaged - Jill Lyons and Robert J. Cara. A strong defense plus Norman Bordley's 16-yard touchdown run was enough to give Dallas Moun- taineers a 6-0 win over Bishop O'Reilly. / Helen Wojnar Harveys Lake Paul Visoky Falls “Quilting, I think though I've tried them all.” “I've been in the construction business for years. I guess you could say I build houses.” Rita Rushnach Dallas “Some cross-stitching.” The Post asks: “Do you practice an art or a craft?” Beth Turner Shavertown “Yes, stenciling and some grape- vine wreaths, macrame.” Drs. Irvin & Phyllis Berger Dallas (She) “Knitting.” (He) "Jogging?"
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