The Dallas Post Dallas, PA ‘By NANCY KOZEMCHAK The Back Mountain Memorial Library will hold story hour regis- tration for the Winter-Spring story hours on through Saturday, Janu- ary 11. Registration may be made at the library or by calling the library. The schedule is as [ol- lows: Toddler story time for 2 year olds, Tuesday from 11-11:30 Feb. “11 through April 8. Story hour for 3 to Syear olds, Wednesdays from 9:30 -10:30, 10:45-11:45, and 1- 2 p-m. Feb. 12 through April 9 Exciting news! Internet access will soon be available at the li- brary. Information will be avail- able as to start dates in the news- papers and at the information desk in the library The staff at the Back Mountain Memorial Library wish all our friends and patrons and all mem- bers of the Back Mountain com- munity, a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year: [rom Martha, Nancy, Marilyn, Scott, Jane, Millie, Barbara, Anna, Jeff, Becky and Susan. . Members of the staff would also like to express thier appreciation to the many volunteers who give of their time to do all the many areas of work for the library. On certain days of the week, you can be. sure who will be slipping books, who will be shelving, who will be alphabetizing book cards and who will be checking accession num- bers on the cards in the books and Registration for story putting the books in order on the carts. These volunteers do a tre- mendous job and make the run- ning of the library so much easier for the stall. We thank these dedicated library helpers! New books : “The Run of His Life” by Jeffrey Toobin is the story of ‘The People vs., OJ Simpson’. It is a delinitive history of the most famous criminal proceeding of the century. It includes the whole story of the events of June 12, 1994, and their aftermath, as it has never been told. “Cloud Chamber” by Michael Dorris returns to the family at the core of his previous work to write the rich score for the “Full-blown, complex opera of this novel.” I moves [rom Ireland to contempo- rary America and tells the ex- traordinary story of Rose Mannion and her descendants, with inter- nal struggle. “American Tragedy” by Lawrence Schiller and James Willwerth is the uncensored story of the Simpson defense. The un- told story, from murder to adquittal is written from deep within the Simpson defense by a master reporter. Each turning point is recounted in authentic often startling detail. “Later Days at Highbury” by Joan Ausien-Leigh takes the reader back to the world of Emma, where she creates individual char- acters and entire worlds. Mrs. Goodard in gossipy letters to her sister in London, relates the great changes Highbury faces when Hartfield is removed after Mr. ‘hour going on now Woodhouse's death. New large print books: “A Jury of Her Peers” by Jean Hanif Korelilz begins when legal aid attorney Sybylla Muldoon must overcome eye-witness ac- counts, devastating forensic evi- dence, and the brutal disfigure- ment of a child in her struggle to defend Trent, a previously peace- ful and rational man. The case leads her to the summit of the legal system. “Out of Sight” by Elmore Leonard. Deputy U.S. Marshal Karen Sisco has just pulled into the prison parking lot when the breakout begins. Overcome by the escapees, she is taken hos- tage and forced into the trunk of her own car. Jack Foley decides to keep her company in the trunk, a perfect gentleman. “Exit the Milkman” by Char- lotte MacLeod. Horticultural pro- fessor and occasional sleuth Pe- ter Shandy is on the trail of a missing bovine expert at Balaclava Agricultural College. Where is Professor Feldster? What dark secrets could possibly be lurking behind his grain and milking machines? “Red Leaves” by Paullina Simons is the story of a beautiful, slain coed and the young detec- tive who attempts to reconstruct her life. The frozen body of Kristina is discovered in a snowbank and the detective wonders why no one in her close circle of upper-class friends reported her missing. The secrets and relationships were kept [rom each of the [riends. 16th annual contest keeps memory alive All area students in grades 7- 12'are invited to enter the 16th Annual Suzanne Maria Rossetti Memorial Juried Art Contest. The contest is sponsored by Joe and Sue Hand of Dallas in memory of the daughter of Louise and the late Peter Rossetti of Saugus, MA. The contest is open to any 7th through 12th grade student who ‘resides in or attends any public, private or parochial school within the school districts of Dallas, Le- hman, Tunkhannock or North- west, or any 7th-12th grade stu- dents, who study art with any private instructor teaching within those areas. ‘Entries must be delivered to Sue Hand's Imagery, 35 Main Street, Dallas, between Feb. 3 and 19. They will be judged sepa- rately on each grade level in a ~ variety of categories including pencil, pastel, watercolor, acrylic, oil, ink, scratchboard, mixed me- dia, fibers, photography, prints and miniature drawings and paintings. Photographs must be at least 8"x10". No entry may exceed 40 inches in either direc- tion, frame and/or mat included. { Bonnie Ziegler's Zig Zag Dezignery Saturday ART WORKSHOPS Beginning January 18 Explore the Medium 10 a.m. - Wonderful Watercolor 12 p.m. - The Drawing Board 2 p.m. - Claytime Reservations requested, but not required. First come, first served Center Hill Plaza corner Center Hill & 309 Limit 8 Dallas 90 min. sessions 675-1220 or 696-3228 BiLo Oil Co. .. Call around for prices - then make us your last call! We'll beat any adver- “tised home | heating oil | price in our Per area by Gallon : MINIMUM 125 GALLONS | 1-888-BUY-BILO 24 Hour Hot Line all entries must be mounted or matted, or framed (exception: works on canvas board or stretched canvas or 3-D entries), and must be accompanied by an entry form, available from school art teachers or from Sue Hand's Imagery. All framed work as well as unframed stretched canvas must be ready to hand with screw eyes and wire, not saw tooth hang- ers or string! Each student may submit a total of three entries. Ribbons will be awarded in 12 different categories on each sepa- rate grade level by two panels of three judges each. In addition, many community sponored cash awards will be assigned by a sepa- rate awards jury. The public is invited to the Opening Reception of the 16th Annual Suzanne Maria Rossetti Memorial Juried Art show on Sun., March 2 from 1-4 p.m. at the MacDonald Art Gallery, College Misericordia, Dallas. An awards ceremony will follow at 4 p.m. The exhibit of winning art works will continue through Sun. March 23. For additional information, call Heather Madeira at 675-5094. Wyoming Seminary welcomes aboard new members Wyoming Seminary welcomes new members to its Board of Trustees. From left, George B. Sordoni, Dallas, president, Wyoming Seminary Board of Trustees; new trustees David Greenwald, Kingston, Celeste Janerich, Shavertown; Beverly Moseman, Shavertown; Susan Davis, Lehman; . Leslie Bullock, Kingston; Wyoming Seminary president H. Jeremy Packard; and new trustee Marjorie Henry Marquart, Shavertown. Dallas, PA [ VISA eshan Happy New Year Pine Brook Restaurant Thank you for your patronage for the past year. Pine Brook will be closed Wednesdays for the winter season. 3047 Lower Demunds Rd., Thurs. 5-9 Fri. & Sat. 5-10 ¢ Sun. 4-9 Closed Mon., 675-3550 Wg oB Ede T Tues. & Wed. Civil War Roundtable sets up programs The Wyoming Valley Civil War Roundatable announces the fol- lowing programs. All meetings will take place at the Dallas Area Senior High School library. Fees are $2 for non-members and no fee for members. Meetings start at 7 p.m. and include 50/50 raffles, book exchanges and dis- cussion groups. Anyone inter- ested in America's Civil War is welcome to attend and join the organization. Jan. 15 - Atty. Steve Killian will speak on Camp Luzerne and the 143rd PVI. - Feb. 19 - Joe Long of the Scranton chapter Sons of Union Veterans will present a program ErRNIESS ) Fitness Club Route 309, Dallas (nextto Treatlce Cream) 674-2420 of Civil War memorabilia. Mar. 19 - George Turner will speak on his book “Letters [rom Soldiers of Columbia County and the Fishing Creek Expedition”. Mar. 22 - Field trip? GAR and Civil War Museums Philadelphia. For more information call 675- 5790 or 283-3445. Join the Area's Friendliest Fithess Club © i WEEK FREE | 1 Visit our facility and receive a Gift H I Certificate for a Week of Fitness. 1 Don't forget x Not Good With any other Offers. Offer expires 12/31/97 to bring a friend! [Eaves |! 4 Ba ct i nm i tr wu Hi nt ie nn iT Come to PENN STATE WILKES-BARRE'S FINANCIAL AID NIGHT Thursday, January 16, 1997 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. in the Science Center at Penn State Wilkes-Barre in Lehman. To RSVP or for more information, call Penn State Wilkes-Barre, (717) 675-9242 or (800) 966-6613. WHEN IT COMES TO GOOD HEALTH IN THE BACK MOUNTAIN, KNOW THESE VITAL SIGNS. DALLAS pan HEY FRAC Tire £315. LPL; ANP ERTILIY Hey Ben ARIIRAL He AUTH Sere ES Sunsicay RERVICES Community ResOom Danse XRAY A service of WYOMING VALLEY YOUR Lesping | 2 DEO 0 SOO O) LAB In the Back Mountain, Be highest quality health care } +] is always nearby. Just follow the signs to Back Mountain Medical Center. It’s easier than ever, now that we have yo new signs at our entrances on Route 309 and Upper Demunds Road. Ask your doctor about the quality, convenient outpatient services available at Back Mountain Medical Center, which is also the site . of Dallas Family Practice; the largest full-time medical group in the Back Mountain. The facility also hosts other services, including a new Community Room that is now available as a meeting site for area civic, cultural and community groups. For more information about the services available, please call 675-2111. BACK MOUNTAIN MEDICAL CENTER 100 Upper Demunds Road | Dallas, PA HEALTH FOR CARE SYSTEM Goobp HEALTH —- a A
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