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4 The Dallas Post
Dallas, PA Wednesday, November 29, 1989
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Pizza shops lure
new entrepreneurs
Judging by their abundance and growth, there would seem
to be no better symbol of modern American small business
than the pizza shop. And the Back Mountain seems to be
attracting just about every type known to man.
Everything from one location family-owned shops to branches
* of the largest national chains do business here, and far more
have opened than closed in recent years.
There's probably no better example of the pizza restaurant as
a ticket to the American Dream than Joe’s Grotto at Harveys
Lake. In his manyyears there, Joe Paglianite parlayed the tasty
pies into a thriving business that drew customers from far and
wide. But there are other individual success stories, too, such
as Pizza Perfect in Trucksville, and Treat in Dallas.
Another level of operator is one with multiple stores in the
local region, such as Mimmo’s, which has a shop in the Dallas
Shopping Center as well as several in Wilkes-Barre. Then there
are the national powerhouse franchises like Pizza Hut and
Little Caesar’s, a new arrival.
What successful restaurants seem to have in common - and
share with other growing businesses - are dedicated, hard
working owners, and employees. The hours can be grueling,
the competition is tough and the rewards sometimes slow in
coming. But these purveyors of pizza have found their niche,
and each satisfies the needs of enough of the market to make
it all worthwhile.
Some offer a pleasant atmosphere, others speedy service and
still others a wide selection. A few find their advantage in a
limited, high-quality menu. Whatever the benefit they offer,
the ingenuity and persistence shown by these businesspeople
are 1980's versions of the qualities that have meant success for
thousands of people before them who carried a dream of inde-
pendence and fulfillment.
More time in school
will benefit students
Judging by the success of Lake-Lehman High School's new
‘attendance policy, setting high standards can still make a
difference in young people's lives.
Tired of unacceptably high absentee rates, Lake-Lehman
i principal Jay Zaleskas, district superintendent Charles
Borchetta and others decided that something had to be done.
The policy adopted last school year yielded dramatic results
~ right from the start, results that have continued into this year.
While implementation of the stricter standards met with
some initial resistance, it is now obvious that they were
supported by the vast majority of parents. The improvements
that have been shown could not have been achieved without
the cooperation of everyone involved.
~The board and administration have shown how seriously
they take school attendance; the response from parents and
students should mean a better education for more young
people in the district.
More fish a good sign
for Harveys Lake
The improving fish population in Harveys Lake is good news
for sportsmen and residents alike. Not only will better fishing
bring more business to the community, the larger fish colony
will help to clean and maintain the lake's waters.
Many lakes in the Northeast have had their fish populations
decimated in recent years by acid rain and excess algae growth.
While Harveys Lake has not been immune to these influences,
its resistance to decay and the Pennsylvania Fish Commis-
sion’s concerted work have combined to restore and introduce
gamefish. According to fishermen, the results are already
evident, and the best may be yet to come.
Now if we can better control human abuse of the lake, we can
look forward to its growing importance as a recreational
resource for local residents and visitors.
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Ghostly image
These dried grasses make a wispy appearance with reflecting water in the background.
(Photo by Charlotte Bartizek)
Here is a
summary of
important
events that
occurred on
Capitol Hill
recently from
Rep. Scott Di-
etterick,
from 120th Legis.
REI(IEIVI(¢R [ative District.
NURSING HOME REFORM -
Legislation to improve the state's
medical assistance payment pro-
gram to nursing homes was intro-
duced this week by Rep. Jeffrey E.
Piccola (R-Dauphin). The bill would
abolish the patient classification
system now used for reimburse-
ment, allow the state to qualify for
increased federal funds to nursing
homes and reward facilities which
serve large numbers of medical
assistance patients.
CHILD SAFETY BILL -'Children
five years of age or younger would
be required to wear approved bi-
cycle safety helmets when riding
on a bike or in a bicycle trailer if
legislation introduced by Rep. Lois
enacted into law.
S. Hagarty (R-Montgomery) &
"Only yesterday
50 Years Ago-Dec. 1, 1939
QUICK ACTION STOPS
SCARLET FEVER
OUTBREAK
Swift precautions check dan-
ger of scarlet fever epidemic as
health authorities take more than
600 cutlures.
Henry Disque ends his term as
Dallas Borough School Director
next Monday.
A group of young people from
other countries will wear their
native costumes as they appear in
a special program at Gospel Tab-
ernacle in Noxen.
Wed-Emily Casterline and
William Lyons; Marjorie Zachar-
ias and Lawrence Race.
Kingston Township champi-
onship football team will be guests
of honor at a dinner tonight with
. Wyoming Seminary’'s Coach Brace
as guest speaker.
A three-act play “Yours Truly,
Willie”. will be presented by the
Dramatic Club of Laketon High
School Wednesday night.
40 Years Ago-Dec. 2, 1949
PHONE BILLS TO GO
UP BY 30 PER CENT
Telephone subscribers in the
Back Mountain will receive a 30
percent increase in local service
rates effective Feb. 1.
Students enjoy their first meal
in the new cafeteria at Kingston
Township School.
Huntsville Christian Church
dedicates its new memorial or-
gan.
Kingston Township team
upset the favored Dallas Town-
ship gridders 24-14.
Engaged-Doris Elain Prynn
and Carl Leray Larson, Jr.
~ Wed-June Long and Norman
Iverson.
30 Years Ago-Dec. 3, 1959
LOPASKY BROTHERS
SHINE IN FOOTBALL
Wailing sirens in the Back
Mountain will mark the 18th
anniversary of Pearl Harbor.
Westmoreland coaches are
working to build another strong
basketball quintet.
The three Lopasky brothers
bring football fame to their Lehman
Alma Mater with their football
performances.
Back Mountain YMCA starts
membership drive to maintain
varied programs at the local build-
ing.
Engaged-Carol Newberry and
Jerry R. Hendler; Laura Ruth Perk-
ins and James Perry Fidler.
Prince of Peace Church fea-
tures spaghetti supper and gift
items.
Key Club and Hi-Y groups
collected $250 to aid the muscular
dystrophy appeal.
20 Years Ago-Dec. 4, 1969
VALLEY PAPERBACK
READY TO BEGIN
Jack Stanley, plant manager of
Natona Mills in Dallas has been
promoted to assistant vice-presi-
dent of manufacturing for Native
Laces and will be located at New
York City headquarters.
The presses are ready to roll in
the Valley Paperback Plant on
Route 309, Fernbrook beginning
in early January, according to
controller Robert Fritz.
The Dallas Booster Club do-
nated a new sign to the Dallas High
School which has been erected
along Route 309 and willannounce
school events.
A raging fire Monday night
destroyed nine cottages at the
United Methodist Campground at
Patterson's Grove, Fairmount
Township.
Lake-Lehman football team
downs Dallas Township team 28-8
in the “Old Shoe” game and will
keep the trophy for another year.
10 Years Ago-Dec. 6, 1979
HISLOP REELECTED TO
HEAD SCHOOL BOARD
The State Attorney General in
reply to the Post's Oct. 4 “Com-
ment” suggesting that a recent
empaneled grand jury investigaff:
the wave of violent crime whit,
"apparently involved local area adult
book store operators, says the
porno inquiry is up to the Luzerne
County District Attorney's office.
Local Red Cross officials de-
fend citizens criticism of the blood
center's policies.
Richard Hislop was re- elected
president of the Dallas School
Board.
Hanover Bank begins cop=,
struction on Route 309 for its n il
Back Mountain branch.
Wed-Sharon Mary Ellsworth
and Richard Callahan; Mary Ellen
Duffy and William Shaffer. y i
More than 1,000 persons &4-
tended the Madrigal Dinner; at
College Misericordia.
Dallas wrestlers won the team
title in the Hanover Mat Tourna-
ment held last week.
Library news
Gala party marks Mrs. Florence Crump's 95th birthday
By NANCY KOZEMCHAK
A super birthday celebration!
The Book Club of the Back Moun-
tain Memorial Library held its
monthly meeting on November 20
in the reference room at the li-
brary. After a short business meet-
ing, the highlight of the afternoon
was a special 95th birthday party
for one pretty important lady, Mrs.
Florence Crump.
Mrs. Crump has been involved
with the library in one form or
~ another ever since I've known her.
As a matter of fact, she is the
person who insisted I become ac-
tively involved when I brought my
children into the children’s library
down on Main Street, when they
= . Were very young.
When the library was looking
for a children’s librarian she con-
vincd me I should apply for the job,
which I eventually did, when Sue
Davern was librarian. And now, 22
years later, I am still working for
this super library.
Mrs. Crumpis adedicated, force-
ful woman and has her heart and
soul in the very roots of this library
and all its functions. She has been
president of the Book Club for the
past 10 years and has been the
solid rock of that club. The book
store in the basement and the book
booth at the library auction are her
favorite places to be, next to her
social engagements.
We had this surprise party
planned and fortunately, she was
not aware of itand was very pleased
and surprised. About 30 of her
book club members, friends, li-
brary staff and neighbors attended
and each one had some poem or
tribute to present to her.
Jane, our staff member, pre-
sented her with a yellow corsage,
we had a yellow chrysanthemum
centerpiece and our library board
president presented her with a
beautiful cyclamen plant.
All in all, a wonderful afternoon
and a super tribute to a fantastic
woman and a dear friend. Her
actual birthday is December 2 and
we thank June MacCloskey for her
idea to have the party for the No-
vember meeting.
Elin Northroup, Book Club
treasurer and Jo Bonham, secre-
tary, poured at the tea table. Happy
Birthday, Mrs. Crump, and thank
you for your friendship through
the years.
Some new book purchases for
the children's room: “Draw 50
Beasties and Yuggies and Turmn-
over Uglies and Things That go
Bump in the Night” by Lee J. Ames
donated by the Trucksville Meth-
odist Church Crafters Guild in
memory of Leonard Cowett.
Also, “Going to the Dentist”
Fred Rogers a Mister Rogers’ neig
borhood book, donated by Mary
and John Blase Jr. in memory of
Dr. John Blase. These are two
beautiful childrens’ books.
Ronald A. Bartizek
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Advertising Acct. Exec.
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Anne Pickering
Shavertown
Secretary
Dallas
Retired
“A member of the family I live
with. She is difficult to buy for
because she buys everything she
she wants.”
...... wants where she works.”
Tom Doughton
“My wife. She buys everything
Mildred Monk Linda Johnson
Dallas Beaumont
Homemaker Teacher
“My sister, she is handicapped
and it is always difficult to find
something she would be interested
in.”
“My mother-in-law because she
has everything.”
The Post asks: “Who 1s most difficult person on your list for whom to buy a Christmas gift?”
Jonathan Nutche
Shavertown
Student
“My mother never tells my broth-
ers and me What she wants.”