8 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, June 30, 1999 Pharmacies (continued from page 1) away three years ago, ran this place for 15 years and I sort of grew up thinking I would, too.” Like several other local drug stores, the Trucksville Pharmacy is a family business. “My mom owns the store and my younger siblings all help out behind the counter,” said Billek. “No one else plans to be a pharmacist though; they don't want the long hours.” The customers are like family, too, and the loyalty they've shown is a source of comfort. “I think thatis why I, personally, don't feel threatened by the big chains,” said Billek. “We have strong com- munity support and luckily we see new customers all the time as the Back Mountain continues to grow.” The Medicine Shoppe seeks to differentiate itself from other phar- macies in the area. “We don't sell motor oil or any of that other stuff,” said Karwaski. “I think that makes us a little more profes- sional.” As managed care continues to dictate changes in the health care industry, many pharmacists find their roles have expanded to bridge the gap. “We provide blood pres- sure checks, hearing and diabe- tes screenings to our customers which is important because many health care providers just don’t have the time to do that today.” Michael Fino, who can recall his father’s stories about life as a Disque receives diploma Leigh Ann Mountaintop is a member of the Class of 1999. which graduated from Crestwood High School on June 11. Leigh Ann is the daughter of Richard H. Disque II of Dallas and granddaughter of Katherine Disque of Dallas. Her mother is Lois Warner, Mountaintop. She will continue her educa- tion at Luzerne County Commu- nity College. Disque of Andrusis graduates from Susquehanna Mark J. Andrusis of Dallas earned a bachelor of science de- gree in accounting and business administration with an emphasis in finance from Susquehanna Uni- versity. He is the son of John and Martha Andrusis. Andrusis’s other activities in Susquehanna included member- ship in Theta Chi fraternity, the Rugby Club and Investments Club. Piloski earns degree Vito Pilosi of Dallas earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Bucknell University. He is the son of Vito and Diane Pilosi. The Dallas Post has been the Back Mountain's newspaper continuously since 1889. Owned and managed by people who live in the Back Mountain, the Post has been committed to its hometowns, day POST PHOTO/RON BARTIZEK Sherri Conrad, pharmacist at Cook’s Pharmacy in Shavertown, handed a prescription to Marie Gardner. While Cook’s has four stores in Wyoming Valley, it is a family-owned independent pharmacy competing with large national chains and thriving. The old Dallas Borough High School, later turned into an elementary school, no longer stands, but former student Bette Stoner-Zaboski retains fond memories of her years there. Old school (continued from page 1) were permitted to return home for a mid-day meal. “The teachers would stay behind and eat lunch with the children who lived too far away," recalls Stoner Zaboski. “My house wasn’t quite a mile away, so I would go home to eat every day.” It was pleasant to return to the warmth of the old Schoolhouse after walking through the cold and snow of wintry afternoons. “It is something how those memories have stayed with me all this time,” said Stoner-Zaboski. “I can clearly recall the smell of the wooden floors, which were oiled, not varnished, and the comfort of those little rooms.” Grace Community plans Bible school Calling all children ages three through sixth grade to attend Vaca- tion Bible School at Grace Community Church. This year’s theme is a castle adventure set in merry old England. The week will include Bible studies, lively songs, skits, crafts, games and snacks. The children will discover their unique abilities and learn how to use them to serve God and others. This year’s program will be held July 12-16 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information call 675-3723. 1889 ..1999 .. and in between in, day out, year in, year out, for 110 years. We've been here, and we're here to stay Your items are always welcome at The Dallas Post. You can drop them off at our office at 607 Main Rd., Dallas, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you can't make it then, a locked night deposit box is at the front of the office. You can also fax items to (570) 675-3650, or send them by e-mail to dalpost @aol.com 1889 - The Dallas Post opens at the corner of Huntsville Rd. and Norton Ave. ve strong commun 1 support and luckily we see new customers all the time as the | Back M ountain continues to grow.” Kristen Billek Tro sville Pharmacy he years ago, thinks many of the changes are for the better. “When my father first started, he didn’t even put labels on the bottles - it was just like ‘This is what the doctor wants you to take and this is how often you should take it." - so things are really different now,” he said. “I spend a lot of my time answering questions about side effects and interactions, that doctors don’t necessarily explain.” Soon, Fino’s will be remodeled toimprove this interaction. A desk, computer and sitting area will be available so the pharmacist will be more visible and accessible to . his customers. “Ten years down the road, the techs will be filling prescriptions and the focus of my jobwill be primarily health screen- ings, blood pressure checks, and things of that nature.” In addition to expanding re- - sponsibilities, managed care has resulted in other changes for area pharmacists. “I think the major gripe of anyone in this field is that insurance companies really dic- tate what we are able to do,” said Billek. “Often the doctor prescribes a specific medication and I have" to tell my customer, I'm sorry, but your insurance company won't pay for it.” Sometimes that means substituting a generic drug for the name brand one but some- times it means paying out of pocket.” Those restrictions have seri- ous repercussions for an aging population and the problem has led Congress and the White House to consider expanding Medicare coverage to include prescription plans. “I don’t know all the details of what is being proposed but I think it's a great idea,” said Karwaski. “Seniors certainly de- serve a plan which enables them to afford the medications they need.” 1930's to 1970's - Under Howard Risley's stewardship, The Dallas Post occupies an office on Lehman Ave. a s,s... SD, sD SO... hh... hi Today - The Dallas Post is in its own building on Main Rd., across from Offset Paperback. And we're not going anywhere. 9» @ L) @ 9 NZ .’ Dt 5 a pT ag . <u e
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