o | o IEICE fter the shock, we’ll stand ehind the land that we love Bh » The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Thursday, September 13, 2001 7 RRS get GAL Rr ge By HEATHER B. JONES 0 As businesses closed on Tues- d ay, church congregations opened their doors throughout e Back Mountain to help peo- ple through the most horrific at- tack on American soil in history. © From 9 a.m. on, people gath- ered around televisions and ra- dios to hear the terrifying details of the terrorist attacks that brought four planes crashing ®: into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, the Penta- son and a field in western Penn- Sylvania. .. Many people throughout our ommunity found sanctuary in for churches. At the Hunlock Creek United Methodist Church, a grandmother told a story of how her grandson was supposed to be at the Trade Center at 9 a.m. but had overslept. He was ) on the subway when the planes slammed into the world-famous landmark of American com- merce. Many of us sat still, not know- ing about family and friends in the areas under siege. I sat with a cell phone on my lap waiting to hear from a very close college friend who lives only blocks from the World Trade Center and who worked in building number sev- en. When my cell phone rang in the middle of the congregation’s prayer service, I almost believed I was about to experience a mir- acle. But it wasn’t him. It was a friend calling who was con- cerned about me. For 12 hours, I waited to hear news of my friend's fate. The ® whole time, I dreaded the worst. I kept thinking of my trip to visit him in July. We stood in the lob- by of the World Trade Center de- bating if we should go to the top. I said, “No, let's do something else. I can come here anytime and do the tourist stuff. One day I'll actually get to the top to see Senior Citizens Centers spon- sored by the Area Agency on Ag- ing for Luzerne and Wyoming Counties offers hot noon meals Monday through Friday to peo- ple 60 years of age or older. Do- nations from participants are gratefully accepted and needed in order to expand this program. All menus include margarine,: milk and coffee. The following is the menu for the week of Sep- tember 13-19. THURSDAY: Vegetable lasagna w/cheese sauce, spinach, lemon, fruit compote, italian bread, cranberry juice, banana. I I 1 Year Follow-up Care I the view.” Around 7:30 p.m. I not only started to think about the fact, that I will never get to see the view from the Twin Towers, but more importantly, what if I nev- er get to see my dear friend again? Finally at around 9:30 p.m. the call came. He was one of the lucky people who escaped. For the first time Tuesday, I felt some relief. As we watch over and over those dismal videos of the at- tacks and the humanity lost., we must remember to have hope for those who still need to have a phone ring and hear a loved one’s voice. For our neighbors who may not receive that call, we must be their shoulders to cry on. We will all grieve for their loss and our own as a nation. From personal experiences over the years of working for the Federal Government and the United States Navy, [I knew America was always a potential terrorist target. Did I ever be- lieve I would see something of this magnitude 120 miles away from my backyard? No. One of the worst parts about being so close, but yet so far from the disaster, is feeling helpless. There was absolutely nothing I could do for my friend in New York. And I started to be- lieve there was nothing I can do for those people buried under the rubble. But there are things we can all do to help our fellow Americans: in this time of need. Doctors, nurses, emergency personnel, firefighters and police officers from our area are volunteering to help relieve their counter- parts. Citizens are lining up to donate much-needed blood. And I am flying my American flag proudly on the front of my home. God bless America, this the land that I love. the Rev. Michael Rafferty. Kubasti. Kara Elizabeth Geffert. to mark the occasion. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kubasti Kubastis note 40th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kubasti of Dallas celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2001. They were married in Gate of Heaven Church, Dallas, by Louise Kubasti, Sweet Valley, was matron of honor and Robert Kubasti, of Swoyersville, was best man. Mrs. Kubasti is the former Elizabeth DeRemer, daughter of the late Richard W. and Ruth DeRemer. Mr. Kubasti is the son of the late Joseph and Victoria He is retired from El Kay Weaving of Wilkes-Barre. Prior to that he served in the U.S. Army. Mrs. Kubasti is retired from the garment industry. The couple have two children, David Kubasti and Melanie Geffert and have six grandchildren: Kristen Marie Kubasti; also Andrew, and Kevin Kopco; and A trip to Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada is being planned Justin, Chad, and PROPERTY TRANSFERS FRIDAY: . Cold dutch fried chicken, potato salad, pepper salad, dinner roll, birthday cake. MONDAY: Hamburger w/fried onions & gravy, whipped potatoes, vegetable medley, sandwich roll, chilled pineapple. TUESDAY: Turkey ala king over buttermilk biscuit, fruit compote, carrots, grapefruit juice, vanilla sandwich cookie. WEDNESDAY: Liver « & onions, buttered noodles, sliced beets, whole wheat bread, cran- berry juice, rice pudding. Look for our ad in the for additional Back to School Savings CLIPPER MAGAZINE foo) Most Insurances VISA Accepted TO . hy 3 h ' Eyeglasses, Care Kit& 1 Year : i Follow-up Care The following property transfers were recorded at the Luzerne County Courthouse from the week of August 24-30, 2001. Mario Strabinick et ux to John B. McCarthy et ux, Lot 1 Deer Meadow Estate, Dallas Bor- ough, $262,500. Helen Boer, per atty. to Jay R. Oliver, Lots 92, 93 Druid Hills, Dallas Twp., $56,000. R.N. Fitch & Sons, Inc. to Deer- field by Hallmark, Inc., Lot 35 Deer Meadow Est. Il, Dallas Twp., $47,995. Charles A. Wilson et ux to David A. Talenti et ux, Lot 8 North- wood Sub., Dallas Twp., $395,000. Larry K. Lieb to Richard P. Con- nolly et ux, Lot 7 Orchard View Terr., Dalals Twp., $81,500. William P. Spurlin et ux to Geroge J. Piskorik et ux, Lot 107 Orchard View, Dalals Twp., $154,000. Michael |. Gottdenker et ux to Thomas Mack et ux, 6 acres, Jackson Twp., $798,000. Sun Pipe Line Company to My- ron T. Mahalak et ux, Lot 4 Evergreen Estates, Jackson Twp., $25,000. Glenn B. Stroh estate to Timo- thy M. Lawlor et al, see deed, Kingston Twp., $92,500. Robert W. Barid et ux to Gary Vandeutsch et ux, 233 Cliffside Ave., Kingston Twp., $110,000. Brian J. Maher et ux to Mary E. Pope, Lot 7 Woodside Plot, Kingston Twp., $255,000. Joan A. Kafas to Jeffrey B. Evans et ux, 133 Warden Ave., Kingston Twp. , $183,000. John A. Rosnick estate to Joshua John Evans, Lot 58 Mid- way Manor, Kingston Twp., $105,000. Francis Baumont et ux to David Salak et ux, Lot 7 Dallasview, Kingston Twp., $220,000. John Dale Parry estate to James T. Orlando, Lot 58 Oak Hill, Lehman Twp., $70,000. Michael J. Gagetek to Kevin J. Roche, Lot 170 Raub & Miller Plt., Lehman Twp., $52,000. Francis J. Wallace et ux to Back Mountain Recreation, Inc., see deed, Lehman Twp., $240,000. Dance Sept. 22 at HL Legion American Legion Post 967, Harveys Lake, is sponsoring a dance on Saturday, Sept. 22. The renowned DJ, Sound Doctor, will pro- vide entertainment. The dance will be from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Contact Post Commander Larry Lucarino for details at 639-2122. Williams to speak on Civil War Bill Williams, the author of ‘Days of Darkness - Gettysburg Civil- ians’ will speak at the Wyoming Valley Civil War Round Table meet- ing. The meeting will be held on Sept. 20 at 7p.m. at the American Legion on Route 415, Dallas. For more info. call 675-5790, 675- WE DELIVER GOOD FOOD TO YOUR DOOR 1696 or 675-3803. New members and guests are welcome. DR. MICHAEL SOLTYSIAK Luzerne Shopping Center 288-3336 1 1 oo] 1 1 J Luzerne * 288-3336! Luzerne * 288-3336 ! Luzerne * 288-3336! Luzerne * 288-3336 PREMIUM SILVER SPRINGS MOUNTAIN WATER Silver Springs water is a premium spring water with no additives. This spring has been providing water since 1834. Just like many years ago, when the water was delivered by horse and wagon, we provide the same personal service. 5 Gallon Bottles Color Rental or Purchase (cold only or hot and cold) 1 Gallon Bottles Sport bottles by the case ( Great for Fund-raisers) Randolph feted by Arthritis Foundation The N.E. PA Unit of the Arthri- tis Foundation has announced that John M. Randolph, Jr., CPA prestigious will receive the Arthritis Foun- dation Commu- nity Leader of the year Award for Northeast- ern Pennsylva- nia on Thu. Sept. 13. : The awards ceremo- ny and dinner will take place at the Woodlands Inn and Resort, with cocktails at 5:30 p.m. fol- lowed by dinner. JOHN RANDOLPH Randolph is presently chair- . man of the board of directors, chief administrative officer, and secretary of MotorWorld Auto- motive Group, Inc. From its founding in 1970 through 1995, Randolph was a partner with ONLY YESTERDAY 70 Years Ago - Sept. 11, 1931 FIRE DESTROYS BARN AND CROPS IN HUNTSVILLE Fire destroyed a large barn owned by Roman Kozemechak of Huntsville. Thirty tons of hay, a large amount of oats, farm ma- chinery and almost all of Mr. Kozemchak's harvested farm crops were destroyed. The loss was only partially covered by in- surance. Dallas and Shavertown fire companies responded to the alarm but lack of water supply and headway of the fire prevent- ed their assistance. Efforts of Congressman C. Murray Turpin and Postmaster Ruth Waters to have village de- livery service established at Dal- las will not be successful at once. Service will be established where there are passable side- walks, named streets, houses numbered, and street lights etc. 60 Years Ago - Sept. 12, 1941 COURT MAY ORDER APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL OFFICERS With an application for the in- stallation of new traffic lights in Dallas-Trucksville highway rest- ing with the State Highway De- partment, Kingston township supervisors are waiting for a de- cision of the court as to learn whether or not they must ap- point special police officers for the additional safety of school children. If plans are carried through, lights will be installed and at least two special police officers appointed. First actual construction work on the new Harvey's Lake boule- vard will begin soon when work- men of the Central Pennsylvania Construction Company start lay- ing the concrete foundations of the bridge at the foot of Machell Avenue. This construction was delayed several days due to the dangerous bed of Toby's Creek. At the Himmler Theatre in Dallas, some of the shows that played were: “Billy The Kid” (in technicolor) with Robert Taylor; “The Old Barn Dance” with Gene Autry; “The Strange Alibi” with Arthur Kennedy; “Mail Train”, with Gordon Harvey; and “Moon Over Miami” starring Don Ameche and Betty Grable. 50 Years Ago - Sept. 14, 1951 FIRST NAT’L BANK WILL ‘OPEN FRIDAY EVENINGS First National Bank of Dallas will be open Friday evenings from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. This de- cision was taken at a meeting of Board of Directors who have felt ory Goat Dairy (570) 746-1664 the accounting and consulting firm of Parente, Randolph, Or- lando, Carey and Associates. Randolph currently serves as a member of the board of direc- tors of MotorWorld Automotive Group, King's College, Greater Wilkes-Barre Partnership, Huntsville Golf Club, and The Luzerne Foundation. He is a trustee emeritus of College Mis- ericordia and a prior board member of Keystone College. Other memberships include the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Pennsylva- nia Institute of CPAs, and Glen- maura National Golf Club. Randolph and his wife, Sharon, are residents of Dallas, and are the parents of two sons, John III, and Scott. For additional info concerning the Community Leader of the Year Dinner, call 823-2888. that many persons whose occu- pations are in Wyoming Valley would like to do their banking before leaving for work. Showing a 20 percent increase enrollment over last year in its pre-primary and intermediate departments, Wyoming Semi- nary Day Shool opened this week with forty-four Back Moun- tain students enrolled. 40 Years Ago - Sept. 14, 1961 KUNKLE FIREMEN PLAN NEW BUILDING In order to more adequately house its equipment and to in- crease its social facilities for its increasing membership, Harry Smith Fire Company will con- struct another building on its lot at Kunkle. It will be used for equipment only and the present building will be used for recre- ational, social and business functions. Robert M. Boyer has been named manager of the McCrory Store in Back Mountain Shop- ping Center, succeeding Thomas Hobbs who has been promoted to a McCrory store in Lancaster. 30 Years Ago - Sept. 16, 1971 LEHMAN TAKES WYALUSING FOR OPENER The Lehman Gridders met Wyalusing for the local school’s first game of the season. The Knights of Coach Ray Caucci de- feated the favored Wyalusing team by a score of 44-14 on the gridiron in a non-conference contest for the black and gold- Lake-Lehman team. John J. Juris, rural carrier for the Dallas Post Office was the re- cipient of a 20-year Expert Dri- ver Award. The award was pre- sented by Edwin M. Buckley, Dallas postmaster. Mr. Juris has been a carrier since 1951. The Dallas Farm Team fin- ished its season with a 7-3 record. Trophies were awarded to Eric Haigh for the highest bat- ting average (.750); Brian Mul- doon for high scoring runs (22); Alan Sappe for most wins (3-0); and Jeff Besecker for slugging the farthest hit. Alan Sappe was also named most valuable play- er, 20 Years Ago - Sept. 2, 1981 LOCAL BODIES GET $14,000 Lake-Lehman School District, Harveys Lake Municipal Authori- ty, and Dallas Area Municipal Authority have been sent checks totaling more than $14,000 from the State Department of Envi- ronmental Resources. Lake- Lehman receives $1,434.53, Harveys Lake MA, $1211.69, and Dallas AMA, $12,039.96. Now that Valley Video Cable Inc. has extended their system more than a mile down Chase Road, an additional 27 TV-view- ing families are enjoying their fa- vorite Philadelphia programs on channel 17, along with two New York channels, 9 and 11. Milk Cheese Produce Eggs Poultry Meats Fruits Breads Kids Straight From our farm to you - Delivered fresh - All products natural and organically raised
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