SAP TE a SEE Se AV J pd pend ed - ad VW TN WW WY hoo Sli. iE Lo aB EEE “Dallas Hig ® h School presents Sherlock Holmes Dallas High School students are shown preparing for their upcoming production of "Sherlock Holmes' First Case." The mystery/comedy introduces us to a young Sherlock, just starting out on his first real ~.case. The play is scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, November 24-25 at 8 p.m. in the high » school auditorium. The play is directed by Donald Hopkins, assisted by Audrey Ide. It is an entertaining prelude to the Thanksgiving holiday for the whole family. Tickets are $2.00 at the door. ‘A. Case for conservation The Susquehanna River is a “sleeping giant. Flow has been low _ for the past several years because ‘local rainfall amounts have been ‘below normal (we are 6 inches _ behind in 1992 alone!) and snow- cks have been practically non- itent. You have probably no- " as | have, that there has been a recent increase in new construction on the valley floor. ‘Most people call this “economic _growth” I call it “environmental foolishness.” Perhaps you moved out of the ; valley after the flood of 1972 or perhaps you bought property in the Back Mountain area to avoid such catastrophe. Did you realize that what we do on our land can have devasting effects on our broth- ers, sisters, and friends who have * to continue to live down- Wam? The flood of 1988 that “covered 80% of Bangladesh with “water and left 30 million people Clee was not an “act of God.” I s the result of tree cutting and Lipoor land use practices hundreds "of. miles away in the Himalayan “mountains. If we want to prevent similar disasters, we need to learn "1a respect the natural movement “of'water. “* There is a common misconcep- tion that water should be shunted downhill as rapidly as possible. In fact, the opposite is generally true “=sslowing the flow tends to allow the water to soak into the ground ‘where it will be released more “slowly. The slower the release of ter the lower the chance of flood- “ing and erosion. Have you ever been in a forest during a heavy rain? If so, you . likely noticed that the water disap- peared into the ground instead of "flowing over it. The only little streams you saw forming were on the path where many feet had compacted the soil over the years. If it was wintertime, the ground eo All types of body sponges e Shower gels e Massage oils e Bath salts e Body lotions & balms e Floral waters e Herbal teas e Bath oils w/essential natural ingredients eManicure & pedicure products eDeodorant rocks underneath the leaves or needles was not frozen hard so that the rain could still soak into the soil. Where did all this water go? In winter, it flows through the soil toward the nearest stream or, if the conditions are right, it may seep into underground reservoirs. In summer, much of the water is evapotranspired by the plants which live in the forest. Conse- quently, the streams gain water very gradually and do not tend to flood. We can learn how to manage our land by watching nature. First, never rake leaves along a stream- bank. A bare bank is much more prone to erosion especially in win- ter when it will tend to freeze and thaw. Seeds for next season's vege- tation cover will be washed down- stream. And, water flow will be much faster especially during spring runoff when flooding is always a possibility. If you are thinking about build- ing near a stream, plan to leave a 25-50 foot buffer strip undisturbed along the waterway. The roots of trees and shrubs will hold the sail, slow the flow of water, and prevent pollutants from reaching the stream. This strip will also protect your building from the natural variations in the position and shape of the streambed. Perhaps you already own land through which a stream flows and you have noticed that the banks are eroding. This erosion is not only taking away ourvaluable land, it is also dangerous to communi- ties downstream. As riverbeds fill with silt, it takes less precipitation to send them over their banks. Silt is also hazardous to much aquatic life, including the varieties we enjoy eating. Therefore, it is important to repair the damage as soon as possible. Such repair does not have to be expensive or difficult. In fact, the shrubs and trees growing near the bank can usually provide the nec- Body Essentials in the Victorian House, © © € © g 1027 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort & 283-8401 “§ Experience soaps and toiletries fragrantly perfumed with herbs, flowers & fruits © © € ALL NATURAL [Q Land management can avert floods _By ALENE N. CASE essary materials. Cuttings of na- tive vegetation, such as willows, are usually rooted between No- vember and March when they are dormant. All you really need is a permit and some instructions. The permit should be obtained from the PA Department of Environ- mental Resources, Division of Waterways and Storm Water Management at (717) 787-6826. The instructions contained in a little book published by DER called A Streambank Stabilization and Management Guide for Pennsyl- vania Landowners. Other advice may be available from the County Conservation District office of the Fish Commission. The rest of us can help by main- taining our properly in as close to the natural state as possible so that rainwater and snowmelt will be able to soak into the ground instead of running as quickly as possible into the nearest water- way. That means minimizing hard surfaces like parking areas and driveways, maintaining texture by planting a variety of types of vege- tation, and keeping wetland areas undisturbed. For Fun Quiet Times With Old Friends And New [“eking Chef GOOD FORTUNE LOUNGE Dallas Shopping Center re BERRA ALEBOOSOOOOBAOAOBABNA First in area! Grand Opening Friday, Nov. 27 DOWN TO EARTH Yerevevewe Wonderful Gift Baskets made to order! Gift Certificates also available & Holiday Hours Monday-Friday COAL BUCKETS \ SHOVELS \ CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS LOG CARRIERS & FIREPLACE GLOVES = © 10-8, Saturday, 10-5 Sunday, 12-5 BaAssssssssnAnAAAAAAsAARRRAS Sb CAST IRON KETTLES & TRIVETS ‘Back to Basics!’ A Unique Fireplace & Stove Shoppe * "5a" DALLAS, PA 675-2266 Mon.-Sat. 8:00-5:30 p.m.; Fri. til 7 p.m.; Sun. 12-4 rm re En FIREPLACE TOOL SETS BROOMS TS PORCELAIN ENAMEL CAST IRON STEAMER FIREPROOF HEARTH CARPETS Sa Library news Citrus to be delivered December 4-5 By NANCY KOZEMCHAK The Citrus Fruit Sale conducted by the Back Mountain Memorial Library and sponsored by the Friends of the Library organiza- 'tion was very well received in the community. Shirley Forney, chair of the Friends group, wishes to express her appreciation to friends members, library patrons and the general public who responded so willingly to the sale. There were 140 crates of oranges andl16 crates of grapefruit sold during the sale time. The order has been placed with the shipper in Wabasso, Florida and they have assured us the fruit will arrive at the library with tenta- tive delivery dates of December 4 and 5. The Friends members will call the purchasers and advise them the actual time they may pick up their fruit. This is a tre- mendous opportunity to enjoy the best and freshest of Florida's cit- rus crop. The library board mem- bers and staff are always grateful to the Friends for their efforts in support of the Back Mountain Memorial Library. The Book Club met on Novem- ber 16 and continued their craft project of counted crossstitch and were treated to interesting ‘show and tell’ items brought by Mary Panaway, June McCloskey and Inga Goldsmith. The club received a resignation as Book Club Selec- tion Chair from Betty Snyder, which was accepted with regret and deep appreciaton. Betty has served as chair of the committee, with the six members working with her, for 15 years. The Book Club is always open to suggestions for book purchases or members to work on the selection committee fromthe Book Club membership. The Christmas program and party will be held on Monday, Dec. 21 at 1:30 in the Reading Room at the library. The program will in- clude a special musical portion presented by Ernie Wolfe as played with spoons, and Christmas carol singing by the entire ensemble. Answer to November 4 old photo The Old Photo that ran November 4 has been identified. Mrs. Betty Hutchinson, owner of Dallas Hardware when the photo was taken in the fall of 1962, called us with the information. Also, Mrs. Leonard Bruce, the daughter of the late Mayor of Dallas, Thomas H. Morgan, identified some of the photo. The members of the Friends of the Library, library patrons and the general public is invited to this gala Christmas festivity. Refresh- ments will include coffee, tea, punch, cookies, candy and other goodies. New books at the library: “Dragon's Plunder” by Brad Strick- land is an exciting fantasy novel of Jamie Falconer, who's talent is the wind—he can whistle up a breeze anytime he wants. He is kidnap- ped and taken along on a quest for a dragon's gold. Two new YA books: “Becca's Story” by James D. Forman is the story of Becca who has two beaux, Alex who offers a stable future and Charlie, who promises adventure and laughter. “Letters from a Slave Girl” by Mary-E. Lyons is the story of Har- rietJacobs, who has lived her entire life in slavery. Now, with the death of her mistress, there is hope that her will has provided for her free- dom. Her letters show fear, struggle and dreams. If you look closely you'll see the man on the far right, James Hutchinson, the owner, has a bandaged’: | hand. He had cut his hand so badly getting ready for the grand opening that they almost decided not to || open but went through with their plans. | Health problems caused the Hutchinsons to sell the store to Root Hardware in 1970. “Hutch” as HoT husband was known, suffered a severe heart attack and the store was sold. Mrs. Bruce shared some info with us on her father, Mayor Thomas Morgan. Pictured, from left are, Betty Hutchinson owner and only living person on the photo; Mr. John Jeeter, president of then Miners Bank (now Mellon Bank); Helen Williamson; Mayor Thomas H. Morgan, a representative of C.Y. Shelley Co. of Allentown, and owner James Hutchinslon. The Dallas Hardware store was located where The Recyclery is now on Main Street, Dallas. Back Mt. If you would like more information about joining the Back Mountain Business and Professional Association, call Bartt Slocum, president, () Business & Professional Association: Open House December 3-6 22 local businesses will offer special values and $1,000 in prizes Look for all the details in next week's issue of The Dallas Post at 675-1167
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