| 8 The Dallas Post Friday, May 23, 2003 Dallas, PA EDITORIAL New officials and old can make a productive mix If it proves nothing else, this week's primary election cer- ‘tainly showed that when voters are given choices for public office, they aren’t afraid to stray from the familiar. That was most evident in the races for Dallas school director, but it was also clear in some municipal contests that people are ready for a change. : In the Dallas School District, that change could be sub- stantial. While it’s uncertain how the new board members will approach issues such as renovations at the high school, there's no doubt that the old guard won't be pulling the strings. Not only did new candidates emerge victorious, some of them won by wide margins, while two sitting board mem- . bers trailed the field. Bruce Goeringer was the top vote-getter on both sides of the ballot in his first try at public office. It's not clear what particular issues — if any — drove vot- ers to stir the pot. Perhaps there aren't burning issues, but in past elections there hadn't been may choices either, and voters jumped at the chance to pull the lever on a new name. Lake-Lehman voters also displayed a penchant for change, as challengers won November placement in Region 1 and Re- gion 2. In the latter case, Harold Cornell Jr. won both party primaries, while James Welby will apparently square off against incumbent Chuck Boytin in November. The yen for new faces showed up in Kingston Township as well, where two out of three candidates to survive the prima- ry would be newcomers to office. One of them is Jeff Box, the long-time township manager who brings a wealth of knowl- edge about the community with him. It’s hard to figure why so many fresh faces drew the pub- lic’s fancy this year, and it would be unusual for all of them to be improvements on the people they replace. Of course, ‘that judgement is often in the opinion of the observer any- way. Even so, the very liveliness of the campaign is a good thing, and so will be the new perspectives these officials will bring to office. Mix them up with the best of the old, and there's reason for optimism in the Back Mountain. Editor’s note: Final vote totals were not available to The Dal- las Post prior to the deadline for this issue. Some results could change. Publisher’s Notebook Ron Bartizek 0] Leaving aside the arguments over whether Annika Soren- stam should be playing in the Colonial golf tournament (that’s the Bank of America® Colonial, to us the commercial- ly-correct title), I'd like to extend an invitation to the Swedish Swinger — she can play a round with me any time. And I won't even complain if she outdrives me by 50 yards, which she will, as long as she doesn't make any smart remarks about short putts. Unlike “Mad Martha” Burk’s assault on The Master's last month, Annika’s presence on the first tee is less a crusade than a personal quest. If you believe her explanation — and I've seen no reason not to — the Arizona graduate has won- dered for some time if she could match up with the guys. Her “record last year on the women’s tour certainly proves she’s more than a match for her gender mates, since she won 13 times, a record Tiger Woods can only dream about. That makes her a golfer who happens to be woman in they eyes of unbiased observers, not someone with a “larger” agenda than testing her skill against the best in the business. Like millions of golfers and an equal number of curiousity seekers, I'll be watching Annika’s performance, and hoping she makes the cut for the weekend. She has said she’s not - really nervous, that she has nothing to lose, and she may be right. And although I'd enjoy playing with her, I don’t envy the two men she’s matched with the first two days. Can you imagine the ribbing they'll take if she hits it past them, or beats their pants off? As for the guys who are howling about this “travesty,” maybe they should get a new set of clubs, made by strapping rocks to saplings, which would seem appropriate for their at- titude. Letters, columns and editorials Letters to the editor are welcome and will be published, sub- ject to the following guidelines: * Letters should not exceed 500 words. * No writer may have more than one letter published during a 30-day period, except as a reply to another letter. * Letters must be signed and include the writer's home town and a telephone number for verification. * Names will be withheld only if there exists a clear threat to the writer. * The Post retains the right to accept or reject any letter, and to edit letters for grammar and spelling, as well as to eliminate any libel, slander or objectionable wording. The Dallas Post TIMES*LEADER unity Newspaper Group P.O. BOX 366, DALL A 18612 * 570-675-5211 Ronald Bartizek Erin Youngman EDITOR/GENERAL MANAGER REPORTER Kari L. Wachtel Claudia Blank ADVERTISING ACCT. EXEC. AD PRODUCTION MANAGER Darlene E. Sorber + Terry Quinn OFFICE MANAGER PAGE DESIGN Watching the years go by. Photo by Ja ‘\ mes Youngman. Memorial books donated to Back Mountain Library Back Mountain Memorial Li- brary announces the addition of new memorial books In Loving Memory of Lillian Rasimas, who loved to read, Home Before Dark by Susan Wiggs, presented by Her Grand- daughter In Loving Memory of Lillian Rasimas, who loved to read, The Quilters Legacy by Jennifer Chi- averini, presented by Her Grand- daughter In Memory of Alice Eckert, All the Presidents Children by Doug Wead, presented by The Thomas Stepanski Family In Memory of David Carl Scott, The Sackett Companion by Louis LAmour, presented by Vio- la and David L. Scott and Twila Scott-Kaplanski In Memory of David Carl Scott, Monument Rock by Louis LAm- our, presented by Viola and David L. Scott and Twila Scott- Kaplanski In Memory of David Carl Scott, Beyond the Great Snow Moun- tains by Louis L Amour, present- ed by Viola and David L. Scott and Twila Scott-Kaplanski In Memory of David Carl Scott, Off the Mangrove Coast by Louis LAmour, presented by Viola and David L. Scott and Twila Scott- Kaplanski In Memory of David Carl Scott, End of the Drive by Louis LAm- our , presented by Viola and David L. Scott and Twila Scott- Kaplanski In Memory of Leona Cragle, The Majesty of the Law by San- dra Day O Connor, presented by Jill and Irene Shaw In Loving Memory of Darrel Crispell, To Conquer the Air by James Tobin, presented by Mr. and Mrs. Harry R. Edwards In Memory of Henry Barbero, The. End of the American Era by Charles Kupchan, presented by Dr. Gilbert R. Griffiths In Memory of Clark Valenti, In Search of- Tiger Woods by Tom Callahan, presented by Mr. and Mrs. John N. Moore In Memory of Joseph Rogow- icz, In the Hands of the Great Spirit by Jake Page, presented by Laura Van Jura In Memory of Eleanor Libener, My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers, presented by Mary Daise In Memory of Francis Kevin Danaher, Krakatoa= by Simon Winchester, presented by Beth and Bruce Rosenthal In Memory of Aine S. M. Go- eringer, Front Yard Gardens by Liz Primeau, presented by Laura Van Juraln Memory of Arthur Nicholson, Places, Towns &Townships presented by Geral- dine T. Nesbitt In Memory of David Carl Scott, Great Stories of the American West II edited by Martin H. ‘Greenberg, presented by Viola and David L. Scott and Twila Scott-Kaplanski In Memory of David Carl scoff Al Education of a Wandering Man®’ by Lou is LAmour, presented by Viola and David L. Scott and Twila Scott-Kaplanski In Memory of R. Arthur and Anna R. Brown, =The Gardeners Palette by Sydney Eddison, pre- sented by Wayne M. Scull In Memory of Mrs. Agnes Clothier, 93301 Country Christ- mas Quilt Blocks by Cheri Saf- fiote, presented by Ann Fannick Smith In Memory of Arthur Nichol- son, The Complete Photo Guide to Outdoor Home Improvement- by Black and Decker, presented by Edmund H. Poggi, Jr. $ ONLY YESTERDAY 70 Years Ago - May 22,1933 PLAN TO IMPROVE LAING CO. FIRE APPARATUS Plans for improving the Dr. Henry M. Laing fire fighting ap- paratus were discussed at a spe- cial meeting of the fire company. Representatives of the Mack- truck Company were present to submit plans and specifications for remodeling the truck with the installation of a six cylinder, 104 horse power motor. Announcement was made that a three-year lease was signed on the Adelman Lumber company building on Lake street by a milling company that will open for business there.The company will be known as the Dallas Flour and Grain Company . One of the largest shipments of field seed, ever delivered in Dallas was received by the Risley hardware store. This is the sec- ond large shipment received by the local firm this year and con- stitutes one of the largest stocks of seeds ever carried in Dallas 60 Years Ago - May 21, 1943 CHARLES GIRTON MADE AAF LIEUTENANT Charles Girton graduated from the Army Air Forces Technical Trianing Command's advanced Meteoroloy School at the Unvier- sity of California, at Los Angeles and has been commissioned a Second Lieutenant. Girton is now a qualifed weather Officer. Harveys Lake Police were un- able to solved the mystery of the disappearance of sixty bottles ow whiskey stolen from the tap room of Mrs. Anna Zoumensky, at Sunset. Thieves gained entry to “Big Ann's” establishment lo- cated near Commonwealth tele- phone Company. The thieves also took fifty packs of ciga- rettes. Movies that played at the Shaver Theatre were: “They Got Me Covered” with Bob: Hope, Dorothy Lamour; “Seven Sweet- hearts” with Van Heflin and Kathryn Grayson; “Secret Ene- mies” with Faye Emerson. 50 Years Ago - May 22, 1953 $200 IS GIVEN TOWARD PURCHASE OF OXYGEN UNIT Kingston Township Ambu- lance Association is making an appeal to all civic, service and fraternal organizations as well as indiciduals to assist them in purchasing a complete oxygen unit for the community ambu- lance. Shavertown Fire Comaany and Trucksville Fire Company have each contributed $100 to- ward the $650 purchase price. An enthusiastic gathering at Irem Temple Country Club launched the seventh Library Auction with plenty of singing and a minimum of speech-mak- ing. Thge first item of the annual sale was auctioned off by Harry Ohlman. Annual Pet Parade will be a feature of Trucksville Volunteer Firemen’s Summer Fair. Chil- dren under twelve may enter any pet, from turtles to hamsters, in- cluding rabbits, dogs, and cats. Cash prizes will be donated by Dr. and Mrs. George Flack. 40 Years Ago - May 23, 1963 FAMILIAR SHAVERTOWN, TRUCKSVILLE, BUILDINGS AXED FOR NEW HIGHWAY Familiar = buildings along Memorial Highway fell to the contractor's axe. John Parrish, Trucksville, was awarded the condemned structures, which are being razed to make way for the new Dallas-Luzrne Highway. Two of the buildings are the fomer Tichler's Variety store, Shavertown and Davis Cleaners’ building. Lake-Lehman school directors, meeting considered a budget which promises to raise the ante from the present $752 figuring in the mandated salary increas- es amounting to $11,250 and the extra rental of $17,750 which must be picked up this coming year. Some of the appliances you could get at DeRemer TV and Appliances used appliance sale: Automatic or Wringer Washers $19.95 and up; electric ranges $19.95 and up; refrigerators $19.95 and up 30 Years Ago - May 24, 1973 SWEAGE AND WATER PROBLEMS CONCERN SOME AREA RESIDENTS Some area residents are dis- satisfied with the present mu- nicipal authority system of han- dling sewer and water problems. A small crowd appeared at the Dallas and Junior High School to share their views about water and sewer conditions in the Back Mountain. Dallas Area Municipal Author- ity announced at a meeting that permit fees would increase to $250 . the present fee is $150. DAMA found it necessary to in- crease the fee because installa- tion of laterals to each home cost DAMA $300 each. Brenda Partchey, a member of the Riding Ho 4-H Club, received a first place ribbon at voth the county and district level in demonstration competition.issu- ing stamps on a trial basis. 20 Years Ago - May 25, 1983 MEDICAL CLINIC PLANNED ) Plans are underway to buil / new medical clinic housing three doctors on Old Lake Road in Dallas in the vicinity of the Meadows senior citizen apart- - ment development. A reapplication to build town houses in Dallas Township in the triangular area bounded by Church Street, center Hill Road and Claude Street has been made by developers Sobeck and Lindquist. In Kingston Township, police reported a rash of Halloween type incidents, the first was that the side door of the Trucksville Elementary School on Oak Street was painted with obsceni- ties and then a 1975 Ford Grenada was soaped with graffiti passages. : Q: Where do you find the most Back Mountain news each week? A: Only in The Dallas Post SG he a SR EE ST SG ETRE TT
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