RR a The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, November 24, 1993 5 Publisher's notebook Think about this before you shop As the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season arrives, it’s a good time to think about the impact our spending has on our community and the friends and neighbors who provide products and services. The next few weeks are make- or-break time for many retail stores, as the volume of business and attending profit or lack of it will determine whether or not they'll be around next year. In some categories, such as jewelry and gift items, the holidays can account for as much as 40 per- cent of the year's sales, and more of the profit. Others aren't so dependent on holiday spending, but all local stores and services have one thing in common; they must compete with an increasing number of large competitors who can use the profits earned else- where to carve out a base of cus- tomers here. Since population and incomes aren't rising much, at least some of their business will come at the expense of existing stores. More often than not, the new stores aren't located in the Back Mountain and they certainly aren't headquartered anywhere near here. The most recent example— but far from the only one—is the Mall at Steamtown, which con- tains some shops that haven't before been seen here. To be sure, that novelty adds interest to visit- ing the new mall, and in a few cases the products they offer are truly unique. But before you make a with- drawal from the savings account and head out of town, think about the advantages of shopping lo- cally. When you spend money ina store near home, chances are it employs people who live here. In many cases, the shop is owned by someone who lives in your com- munity, or one nearby. That means the taxes collected on their income and property supports your school district and munici- pality. Your patronage allows the store's owner to maintain his or her building, keeping up the at- tractiveness of your town. That's of no small importance in sup- porting the value of your own home and property. But shopping at home isn't a call for charity. No matter where you buy things, you should ex- pect quality and service second- to-none. And that’s what you're more likely to get when you visit a store where the owner is never far away, and often is the person waiting on you. Gift wrapping? It's probably free. Bought the wrong item? Return it for exchange to someone who understands that a happy customer is more than just a number on a credit card. Can't get to the store? Someone will drop it off on the way home. Try that one with a big chain. That's not to say we should swear off the mall and cancel all the catalogs. In our affluent soci- ety, shopping has become as much adventure as necessity, and you can be certain shop owners them- selves make an occasional foray into unfamiliar territory. And the new-found competition isn’t with- out benefit to buyers, reminding every business person they can't take customers for granted. But remember, before you point the car out of town, give our local stores a fair chance at your business. If they don't have what you want, tell them so, and maybe they'll get it. If you need a particu- lar size or color, why not order it locally instead of traipsing around wasting time and gasoline. More important, you'll be trading with the people who share your love for your town, and who have cast their lot with you—the neighbors who they believe will support local businesses and institutions. Ron Bartizek As | was saying... A tribute to baseball great Satchel Paige By JACK HILSHER "Now that the Series is over I have to tell you that I am not a. baseball fan. Too slow and too much expectorating. Having said that, ofall things our subject today is a black baseball player. Soon you'll see why. ‘His name is Satchel Paige. I don't know where the first name came from, but Satchel was a true legend, and arguably one of the greatest pitchers of all time. Dur- ing his games in the Negro league (for most of his career he wasn't allowed to play in any other league) he won over 2000 games. And as arookie in 1948 (when he was 42) he threw a 3-hit shutout for the Monarchs in Kansas City and the park was packed from then on. Paige's fame was based on more than his pitching ability. He was known for being late and running red lights but he was not a clown. "Send The Dallas Post It makes a great gift Call 675-5211 is gL DD Op a Beech Windsor Rocker $129.00 Makes d Great Gift For Christmas WW 6th &t., Wyoming 693-0125 SKI TIP #6 by y Sean O'Shea Q. What is stone ground ski tune-up? A. A properly tuned ski turns more easily, glides better and holds on ice better. In a tune-up the edges are ' ' sharpened, gouges in the "base are filled and the skis are hot waxed. Stone grinding insures that the base is truly flat and only .- removes a minimal amount -- of material LAYAWAYS ACCEPTED ~~ HOURS: Mon.- Fri. 10-9 Saturday 10-5 + Sunday 12-5 When racial remarks were heard from a major league all-star team he was playing at an exhibition, he called in his outfield while he proceeded to strike all the oppos- ing batters out. Later he fanned the great Rogers Hornsby five times. Paige pitched against Dizzy Dean and won 1-0. At one time his numbers in the Negro league were 75 wins and 30 losses. After baseball's integration, beginning with Jackie Robinson, Paige was allowed in the majors and had three shutout innings when he was 59! Toward the end of his career he pitched two or three innings in every game to satisfy crowds, rather than rotating to his regular place in line. When finally allowed in the majors Paige pitched 178 games, “retiring” in 1953. But he kept pitching andin 1965 he was signed by the Kansas City A's as a public- ity stunt. They started himagainst the Boston Red Sox, and at the age of anything between 60 and 70 (who knew?) Satchel Paige al- lowed no runs in three innings and only one hit. The above was all just back- ground for the classic treat you are about to enjoy. Here, just as Satchel Paige set them down, are his famous ‘SIX RULES FOR STAYING YOUNG" 1. Avoid fried meats, which angry up the blood. 2. If your stomach disputes you, lie down and pacify it with cool thoughts. 3. Keep the juices flowing by jangling around gently as you move. 4. Go very lightly on the vices, such as carrying on in society. 5. Avoid running: at all times. 6. Don't look back, Something might be gaining on you. FRANKLIN TWP. BUDGET Item 1993 1994 % Cha. Total budget 214,995 201,376 -6.3% Property tax income* 29,400 28,200 -4.1% Number of taxables 976 989 1.3% Millage rate 8 8 Average cost 30 29 3.3% *Budgeted amounts don't match property taxes collected be- cause not all taxes are paid on time. Franklin Twp. to spend less By GRACE R. DOVE Post Staff Franklin Township residents will enjoy another year with no property tax increase if the super- visors pass the preliminary eight- mill $240,215 budget. The township expects to begin the year $47,741 in the black, with anticipated general fund revenues of $201,376 and $38,838 anticipated to come from the state Liquid Fuels Tax fund. The secretary/treasurer’s ex- penses, including salary, capital purchases, office expenses and machines, is expected to increase $4,000, or 27 percent, to $14,650. The secretary/treasurer’s salary will increase $1,600, or 21 per- cent, to $7,600 next year. The other major expenditure in this category is the purchase of a computer setup and desk for $5,000. Insurance and contributions to the Franklin Township Fire Com- pany will remain at $7,500, while insurance and contributions to the Franklin-Northmoreland Ambulance will increase $700, to $2,700. Dallas High presents play November 24 Dallas High School will present its Fall play “I Remember Mama” by John van Druten, Wednesday, Nov. 24, at 8 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. One of the most heart-warming studies of American family life, the play shows how Mama and her husband bring up the chil- dren during the early years of this century. Mama's sisters and Uncle Chris furnish a rich background for a great deal of comedy, while the children manage to keep eve- rybody in pleasant turmoil. The play is a perfect introduc- tion to the Thanksgiving Season. Tickets are available at the door. This warm comedy is being directed and staged by Don Hopkins, assisted by Audrey Ide. They and the student staff, stage manager, Laura Seidel, lighting chief, Steve Miknevich, art and design chief, Lynn Murphy and prop crew chief, Julie Miers and their crews have created a setting designed to take you back to San Francisco in 1910, where the ac- tion of the play takes place. Library news Model trains make whistle stop at library By NANCY KOZEMCHAK The display case at the Back Mountain Memorial Library is featuring a collection of HO size trains borrowed from Hume Ross of Dallas. Hume is 9 years old and in fourth grade at Dallas Elemen- tary School. He has been collect- ing trains since he was 5 years old. He often rode into New York on Amtrak when he lived in New Jersey and his father commuted to New York City every day. He was taken around the train sta- tion most days in his stroller when he was quite young. This is where his initial interest was born and why he has continued to like trains. He got used to seeing trains of all sorts and everything involved with trains at the sta- tion. His grandfather was always very interested in trains; the rest is history; hence, his collection began. Most of the cars on display have been built from kits with his grandfather and his father help- ing. He built one completely by himself; the Sterling Salt, painted light green, ACMX International Salt Co. car. The only cars in the display not made from kits are the engines. There is a double red National on a long blue and silver Balti- more and Ohio train; E.I DuPont, silver and black; Union Pacific tank car; General American re- frigerator express (modern milk transport); New York Central System refrigerator car; an Erie Lackawanna cushioned car and a Conrail engine. Included in the display and on top are many books about trains and their history. This is an interesting display and it will be at the library until De- cember 15. New books at the library: “Gone But Not Forgotten” by Phillip Margolin is a complex, utterly compelling, and brilliantly exe- cuted novel that truly lives up to its extraordinary praise; once begun it simply cannot be put down. The wives of several promi- nent businessmen have disap- peared without a trace, leaving only a black rose and a note with a simple message: “Gone. ButNot Forgotten.” A ‘rose killer’ task force is put into action. “The Hope” by Herman Wouk is a historical novel which captures the human drama of landmark world events. This author's re- turn to historical fiction is one of the most thrilling stories of our time—the saga of Israel. The reader is plunged into the major battles, the disasters, and victo- ries, and the fragile periods of peace from the 1948 War of Inde- pendence to the astounding triumph of the Six-Day War in 1967. This is a tale of hope for all mankind. “Adam's Fall” by Sandra Brown is a deliciously sensual novel of a woman torn between her duty and her heart. Over the past few years Lilah Mason has watched her sister find love, get married, and have children, while she's been more than content to chan- nel her energies into her career. Lilah takes on a new case; her patient's life and hers is com- pletely transformed. CHRISTMAS IN L.A...GEAR! i Se i BUYS & LADIES” FASION HIER Amber, Navy, Black...reg. $50, now just MENS BASHETRALL COURT VICTOR Mens’ basketball sneaker, regularly $55... 2 GIRLS HI & LOW TOP SNEAKER Starting at 90-97 $9Q-97 $9Q-97 $90.97 CHILDRENS’ LA HOTTEST SHOES RUNNING Assorted colors and styles in stock. Very hot! i LIGHTS! LADIES” DEELIVE MD White/black fashion shoe... regularly $50, now just $ ] Q-97 COMPLETE SELECTION OF LA GEAR IN STOCK AND CLASSIC STYLES ARE YOURS AT SNEAKER KING! PLUS THE AREA'S LARGEST SELECTION OF ATHLETIC APPAREL! 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