4 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, October 7, 1992 Te SDALLASCP0ST by fire. and fall. Spend a little time, and a few dollars to safeguard against fire This is Fire Prevention Week, a time when we are reminded of the enormous destructive power of this basic force, and of the proper ways in which to handle it. Fire fighting professionals will be taking time this week especially to warn young people of the dangers of treating fire as a plaything. Perhaps the most important message is about the value of smoke detectors as warning devices. These inexpensive gadg- ets have proven their worth time and again, as families have been alerted to a fire in their home, or workers to one in their office. Thousands of lives have been saved as a result, and smoke detectors have been recognized as the single most useful device in the battle to protect people from death or injury ~ The concept of smoke detectors and their use couldn't be more simple; have one in every space in the home, and replace the batteries twice a year. An easy way to do that is to change smoke detector batteries when changing the clocks in spring There are plenty of other ways to prevent or prepare for fire, as Grace Dove's story this week points out. A few minutes and a few dollars spent that way can pay uncounted dividends if your family is spared the unnecessary loss of a loved one in a fire. Economics hold back wise energy use We are reprinting the A. Case for conservation column that appeared in last week's issue because it got mixed up in pasteup, and readers may have had a hard time following it. While we're at it, a comment on the topic seems in order. Alene Case makes the point that, aside from Americans’ love for the automobile, many other factors stand in the way of expanded use of bicycles or even leg-power for getting around. Among them are the inhospitable — dangerous, really — - design and maintenance of our roads and highways. As anyone - who walks or bikes around the region knows, there's precious little space for anything other than a car on our roadways. The result is that walking and biking take on a nature more akin to . combat than pleasure in most cases. The writer points out that American drivers burn up one- tenth of all the oil used in the world each day on their way to and from work. That's partly because we are prosperous enough to own lots of cars and to live away from our workplaces, but it’s also true that our nation simply doesn’t encourage energy conservation; or the reverse, penalize waste. If a gallon of gas cost $2 or $3 instead of its current price, it’s a good bet that many of us would think about walking or biking instead of driving to a nearby store or office. But don’t look for that kind of suggestion from either of the major party candidates for President this year, although Ross Perot — and earlier Paul Tsongas — have mentioned it. Until economic factors make saving energy more important, we can at least ask our government to provide a shoulder on new roads wide enough to accommodate walkers. We can also remember to be mindful of bikers and walkers when driving, and thereby make taking a stroll to the store less stressful than a trip through a minefield. Political letter policy The Dallas Post will accept letters of endorsement for politi- cal candidates to be published in the October 14, 21 and 28 issues. Letters intended for publication in the October 28 issue may not contain new charges or issues, but those responding to previously published charges will be accepted. Ronald A. Bartizek Editor and Publisher Peggy Young Advertising Acct. Exec. Paul Rismiller Production Manager Tie DALLASC0ST Published Weekly by Bartsen Media, Inc. P.O. Box 366, Dallas PA 18612 Telephone: 717-675-5211 Grace R. Dove Reporter Jean Hillard Ofttice Manager MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION AND THE PENNSYLVANIA NEWSPAPER PUBLISHER'S ASSOCIATION Charlotte E. Bartizek Associate Publisher Bill Harper Reporter Olga Kostrobala Classified/typesetting PSAT/NMSQT to be given at Dallas Senior High Oct. 17 Patricia Russin, guidance coun- selor at Dallas Senior High has announced that juniors will be able to join one million other students around the world in taking the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Tests /National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) this fall. The test, co-sponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation is an important step in making col- lege plans. Scheduled for October 17, at 8:30 a.m. (doors open at 8 a.m.) the test measures verbal and mathematical aptitude, two abili- ties important in doing college work. The test can also lead to other opportunities for high school students; they can enter the com- petition for scholarships admini- stered by the National Merit Schol- arship Corporation; they can par- ticipate in College Board's Stu- dents Search Service which is used by hundreds of colleges interested in students like them, also they can get a good idea what the Scho- lastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is like. Juniors who are interested in taking PSAT/NMSQT are to regis- ter in the guidance office at Dallas Senior High School. The fee for taking the test is $7 payable upon registration. The deadline for reg- istering for the test is October 15. Checks should be made payable to the Dallas School District. Reflections of fall Photo by Charlotte Bartizek [ etters ~ Praise for 'Adopt-A-School' program Editor: Let me commend and applaud Dr. Gil Griffiths of Dallas Area District along with Frank Galicki and Miss Pennsylvania Judy Fitch on their heroic project “Operation Adopt-A-School” which will aid Florida school children who were victimized by Hurricane Andrew. These three professionals have epitomized to me the true meaning of humanity, sacrifice and the American spirit. Our whole community should be proud of Dallas School District; its teachers, administrators, stu- dents and parents for their unique effort on behalf of the education establishment. This project exem- plifies the true face of education in our community which deserves special recognition and media at- tention. I will remiss if I do not mention the highly appreciated efforts of the Dallas School District students in extending a helping hand to their fellow citizens in another state. I totally agree with Mr. Galicki that this is the positive image of our youth that is often times neglected. Dallas School District's efforts should serve as an impetus to other educational institutions to involve their stu- dents, staff and community in extending their services to those in need. I do highly recommend that this sincere effort of Dallas School District be brought to the atten- tion of the President of the United States of America and the Gover- nors of both Florida and Pennsyl- vania. I urge my fellow community members to join me in contribut- ing to this worthy cause. Mahmoud H. Fahmy, Ph.D. Dallas Reader thanks Post for Great Books story Editor: The Junior Great Books pro- gram at Dallas Elementary School may have had modest beginnings last winter, but I am certain that it has a robust future, in no small part due to your newspaper's re- cent articles publicizing the dis- cussion group. It is indeed a worthwhile pro- gram, offering the children an opportunity to freely build and express their ideas about the meaning of what they read. By engaging the children’s curiosity in a focused, sustained discussion of a story, life-long thoughtful reading skills are fostered. This group isn't exclusively for “good” or “poor” readers. The empha- sis is on independent thought and interpretation: all the students are asked only to think for themselves. This is not just intellectual exer- cise: it's a lot of fun - as much for me as for the kids. I would like to thank you for bringing the program to the com- munity’s attention. I would also like to thank Ruth Tetschner, Dallas Elementary’s Principal, for having given me this invaluable opportunity and Dallas's teachers for welcoming me as a parent vol- unteer. Ann Ross Dallas Elementary PTO Library news Starship Enterprise lands at the library By NANCY KOZEMCHAK The Back Mountain Memorial Library has a unique display for the month of October. It is a collec- tion of hand made Star Trek fig- ures made from legos. They belong to Nicky Callahan of Shavertown. He is 8 years old and in third grade at Lake-Lehman School. Nicky de- signed the items and made them himself. The center of the display shows the Starship Enterprise. At one end there is a Ferengi Ship, which is an alien ship, and at the other end is a Romulan "Bird of Prey," a red alien ship. The shuttlecraft of the Starship Enterprise is in front of the large Enterprise. There is a red planet which represents Mars and a large yellow one which is the Sun. Included in the display are many small yellow legos, which are vari- ous stars. Nicky tells us Captain Picard is inside the bridge of the Enterprise, but cannot be seen from the outside. He has had his legos at home for some time and became interested in the Star Trek show and movies and decided to make the items from the show. This display will be at the library until October 28. The library held a very success- ful one day auction on September 26, in spite of the all day rain. Over 230 antiques were sold, new goods was auctioned off, books were sold, and the refreshments were deli- cious which included potato pan- cakes, hot dogs, clam chowder, homemade pies, coffee and soda. A warm thank you to Connie Scott and Bill Jones who set up the auction and did the ground work. Ernie Ashbridge and his loyal help- ers did their auction from the antique room which was a unique experience. Soon, the grounds will be back to normal things will be packed away until July of 1993 when the 47th auction will begin. The library has received some new books on a very timely sub- ject. They include: “The Single Mother's Book” by Joan Anderson, which is a practical guide to man- aging your children, career, home, finances, and everything else. Chapters include, Redefining the family, Legal concerns, Raising healthy children, Teenagers, Child care, Taking care of yourself, Working, Home security and Managing space and time. “When You're Mom No. 2" by Dr. Beth E. Brown is a word of hope for stepmothers. It deals with the wicked stepmother; Twenty-one and the mother of five! Born of loss; Before I came and now that I'm here; Loving enough to disci- pline and Phases of our family's life. “Discipline” by James Windell is a sourcebook of 50 failsafe tech- niques for parents. The chapters include, How to be a successful parent; The 10 worst discipline techniques; Rules for parents and children; Techniques that prevent later problems; Techniques that teach lessons; and How to get kids to do what you want them to do. Only yesterday 60 Years Ago - Oct. 7, 1932 DALLAS ENACTS NEW LOCAL TAX PLAN Announcement was made this week of the marriage of Catherinte Zeek, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles St., Ashley to John Treg- innick, a Dallas Post employee who heads the machine composition of Post Publications, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tredinnick, Wilkes- Barre. Dallas Borough Council follow- ing a plan being adopted by m communities throughout the Staje passed a resolution that all per- sons paying borough taxes on December 1, shall be exempt frofn penalty as provided under existing law. Ordinarily taxes unpaid after Oct. 1, would carry a 5% penalty. Wyoming High School a strong football team and plays all of the leading high schools of the valley this year will be the football attralc- tion here Saturday at 2:30 wher'it meets the grid-iron warriors of Dallas Borough High School on. local grounds. AP 50 Years Ago - Oct. 9, 1942 13 KIDS RECYCLE SCRAP. FOR WAR EFFORT _ » Twenty four men from the Back Mountain Region most of then jin the 20-year age group have been called for physical examinations by Draft Board No. 1 at Wyoming. If they pass their qualifying tests at the Wilkes-Barre Induction Center on October19, they will go into the Army November 1. - ie Dallas kids out for victory, gath- ered 20 tons of old iron, rubber and tin in a whirlwind scrap mets a drive adding to the big scrap” alongside the Dallas Borough Hi School Building. TH Albert S. Culbert, eligible for retirement after almost 53 years as agent at the Lehigh Valley Sta- tion in Dallas was asked to cotninue his post for the duration of-tHe war. il) J " AVS, Ir by 40 Years Ago - Oct. 8, 1952 vs SCHOOLEY RECEIVES POSTHUMOUS AWARD" The late Dr. Sherman, R. E ee ab gman at Se 3 - SpE 'Schooley, the Back Mountain's best loved physician who died in prime of his life, will receive. Hemelright Award for outstanding service to the community ol} posthumous Presentation. 0 mony. Mrs. Schooley will be, gl the plaque, certificate and a a dinner sponsored by the Kiva Club at Irem Temple Country Clu Miss Frances Dorrance, Dallas, recently retired as librarian at Hoyt Library, Kingston, has been se- lected as one of 10 Distinguished Daughters of Pennsylvania for 1952. She will receive a gold medal at a dinner tendered by Gov. Fine at the governor's mansion in Har- risburg. Dress rehearsal for the Back Mountain Jubilee Minstrel Shey is scheduled to be held Thurs@ty at Dallas-Franklin High School Auditorium. Proceeds will be. for service work undertaken by, the Dallas Woman's Club. ; You could get - Sirloin, Por. er- house, Club steaks, 89¢. if apples, 5 1bs., 45¢; cauliflower, hds, 19¢ ea. A Za 30 Years Ago - Oct. 11, 1962 , DALLAS SCHOOLS SET NEW CONDUCT RULES: Parents of children who ride Dallas School buses are expected to lay down the law to youngsters and explain that rowdyism willino longer be permitted. Dr. Robert'A. Mellman, superintendent, distrib- uted leaflets setting forth rulesifor proper behavior Tuesday nightat the regular meeting of school{ rectors. Leaflets will be sent hone with each child for instructionof parents. fo Huntsville Christian Church, the oldest church in the Back Mountain will mark its 119th anniversary beginning officially Monday night. GH 20 Years Ago - Oct. 12, 1972°~ COLD WEATHER MARKS 26TH LIBRARY AUCTION Back Mountain Memorial "Li- brary Auction began its séeond quarter century last weekend de- spite a biting mist and tempera- tures which dipped near freezihg and concluded its 26th year ‘by grossing nearly $20,000. !-Ic James Kozemchak local pho- tographer and author of the phgto- essay “A Portrait of Agnes” depict- ing local communities during the flood disaster, presented three autographed copies of the publica- tion to College Misericordia for use in the college's library to belied :by students and for future feler: ence. Dallas Mountaineers captured its fifth big win since the season . began by defeating the HanloVer Hawkeyes 20-7. The game was the first in “B” division competition for both teams.
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