3 3 4 The Post EDITORIAL Sunday, February 13, 2005. | - OUR OPINION Our business future is in good hands \ as ago, high school students who were interested in business careers were considered ... well, let’s just say not the brightest bulbs in the pack. Things have changed — a lot. When the Dallas High School chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America had the opportunity to both host and compete in the organization’s Region 16 Leadership Conference, they came out winners both ways. Not only did ~ the 500-person event come off without a hitch, 16 Dallas stu- dents earned the right to compete at the state level in April. The competition stretched way beyond the shorthand and typing of yesteryear, with 35 categories that included business law, banking and finance and network design. So, these kids were doing more than going through the motions of a pretend sales pitch or dictation session. Proving that they are adept at the quick thinking so neces- sary in today’s business climate, the local chapter volunteered to put on the conference after another school bowed out. That kind of responsiveness will help these future titans, no matter what field they choose to pursue. Congratulations to the students, teachers, advisors and administrators who worked so hard to pull off this success. Sewer solution long in coming, but a good move It has taken a while, but the problem of overflows at the Hillside Road pumping station of the Jackson Township sewer system should soon be a thing of the past. The Dallas Area Municipal Authority, which oversees sanitary sewers in the township, is taking bids for upgrades to the station and a main line, and the work is projected to be completed by July 31. The solution has been a long time coming — too long for such an important service, and a possible threat to health. The overflows into Hillside Creek were first noticed in the late 1990s, and since then the township, DAMA and the Pa. Department of Environmental Protection have been wran- gling over responsibility for the costly repairs. For most of that time, a moratorium has been imposed on new connec- tions, harming families who want to buy new homes and the contractors who build them. It seems the restrictions are now a thing of the past, or at least soon will be, along with the pol- lution. In finally addressing this issue, the township and its engi- neers have wisely chosen to install components that can han- dle far greater capacity than now exists. Given the pace of development in the Back Mountain, that would be an appro- priate stance for all agencies, departments and municipalities in the region — that and a quicker response when problems turn up. MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel e On Feb. 14, 1886, the first trainload of oranges grown by Southern California farmers leaves Los Angeles via the transconti- nental railroad for the East. With irrigation, the region proved an ideal environment for growing many crops, particularly valuable fruits like oranges. ¢ On Feb. 20, 1901, photographer Ansel Adams, whose dramat- ic black and white images of Yosemite and the American West are some of the most widely recognized photographs of the 20th cen- tury, is born in San Francisco. Adams first photographed the Yosemite Valley at age 14 during a family trip. ® On Feb. 17, 1934, the first driving course is offered at State College High School in State College, Pa., giving birth to the American tradition of driver’s education. Students who completed Amos Neyhart’s course received state driver’s licenses. e On Feb. 19, 1945, U.S. Marines launch their invasion of Iwo Jima with amphibious landings. Iwo Jima, a barren Pacific island guarded by 21,000 Japanese, was prime real estate on which to build airfields to launch American bombing raids against Japan, only 660 miles away. ® On Feb. 15, 1965, Canada’s red and white maple leaf flag is officially adopted and raised above Parliament Hill in Ottawa, the capital of Canada. It replaced the Red Ensign, a solid red flag with the Union Jack in the upper-left corner that had flown since 1870. ® On Feb. 16, 1979, the Bee Gees receive the Grammy for Best Album of 1978 for “Saturday Night Fever” and also win the Best Pop Group award. By 1979 the group, featuring brothers Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb, had recorded five platinum albums and some two-dozen hit singles. ® On Feb. 18, 1995, a one-season revival of “Get Smart,” the 1960s comedy about bumbling secret agent Maxwell Smart, is canceled after only seven episodes. The original series, developed by Mel Brooks and starring Don Adams, aired from 1965 to 1970. (c) 2005 King Features Synd., Inc. Still standing proud in Jackson Township. Photo by Charlotte Bartizek. y \ LIBRARY NEWS Valentine's day special in the Slightly Read Buoksliop: Fred Krohle, manager of the Slightly Read Bookshop, has submitted the follow- ing notice: “The book- shop is having a special, limited time sale on paperback books. Now is the time to stock up for the next snow storm!! [Editor’s note: He said it; I didn’t!] To celebrate Valentine’s Day on the 14th, the bookshop will offer a “Buy one, get one free” book sale. The catch? You must show your HEART (paper, candy, chocolate, whatever — any size or color) at the checkout”. Come in tomorrow between 1 and 7 p.m.! KING Orders are being taken at the library for the American Cancer Society’s annual “Daffodil Days” to benefit cancer research. The cost is $7 a bunch. Orders will be taken until February 24; the pickup date is March 16. It’s always a lift to have the bright yel- low flowers in one’s home at the end of win- ter —and what a good cause! LX NH J The next meeting of the Friends of the Back Mountain Memorial Library steering committee will be held on Friday, Feb. 18, at 1 p.m. in the Community Room at the library. This is a very active, enthusiastic group, with many ongoing projects. If you are new to the area, and/or have just recently found time to volunteer, please consider joining the group. It’s a good way munity who are eager to help the library. For further information, call the library at. 675-1182, or just come to the meeting. [NN J Janet Bauman, who has succeeded Marilyn Rudolph as children’s librarian, has already proven her ability and creativeness -in serving as Marilyn's assistant for five years. In addition, she is — like Marilyn — very dedicated to serving the community, and a congenial and cooperative person with whom it is a pleasure to work. wish her all the best in the years ahead. o00 (3 The members of the book discussion! group are reminded that the next meeting’ is on Monday, Feb. 28. The book to be dis-' cussed is “Dancer,” by Colum McCann. Send your comments to The Post by e-mail thepost@leader.net Digital photos welcome, too! Tie POST TIMESeLEADER Community Newspaper Group 15 N. MAIN ST., WILKES-BARRE PA 18711 * 570-675-5211 thepost@leader.net Patrick McHugh Ronald Bartizek PUBLISHER EDITOR Justin Wisnosk ooo to get acquainted with others in the com- Rudolph Nureyev is the dancer of the title. ; : i} 70 Years Ago 40 Years Ago fleet support activities, includ: Feb. 15, 1935 Pvt. Chester Gorczynski, 21 a - Feb. 11, 1965 ing the transportation of per. graduate of Dallas Township Chin sonnel and supplies to ships, in, i REYNOLDS COW High School in the class of 1964 COLLEGE the Mediterranean. py MAKES NEW OFFICIAL 1942, died in a French hospital ENROLLMENT HITS Aw RECORD on January 10 of chest wounds NEW RECORD HIGH . The Lake Lehman Junior, received on December 13 while High Squad captured its first, Another. Cuerns win action with the Seventh Dany Shaver’s former theater Wyoming League champi-, Derren Reorlde, of Army on the Western Front, building on Main Street in onship Saturday by ams 1@) Dallas has according to information reach- Shavertown will soon be’ the Meyers, 51-23. Ed Ladamus i 4 just finished ne his Widowed Pier Mas site of a new Back Mountain coach of the team. d a new offi- gnes orczynsi Ol business enterprise. The 33 x : mY cial record Centermoreland. 120 foot building erected in Births - Mr. and Mrs. John C,, for produc- ; 1938 was a favorite entertain- Murray, 3 Saco St., Dallas, a tion: which Ralph Paul was reelected ment spot until about ten years daughter, Feb. 9. Mr. and Mrs. ONLY entitles her YESTERDAY to entry in ti hi ne Advanced Register of the American Guernsey Cattle Club. This animal is a three years old Goodleigh Groignet of Bruser with a production of 9554.7 pounds of milk and 463.7 pounds of fat in class EEE. Two large dogs attacked a deer on the mountain near the home of Thomas Wright at Noxen last Saturday and chased it until humane onlookers inter- vened. William C. Luksic of Mt. Greenwood, former newspaper- man, has been appointed acting postmaster at Trucksville to succeed Mrs. Jane Lohman. Mr. Luksic’s appointment will be effective today. 60 Years Ago Feb. 16, 1945 BROTHERS MEET IN BELGIUM Master Sgt. Harry Blizzard, stationed with the Mobile Reclamation and Repair, in Belgium, and his brother, Pvt. Delbert Blizzard, at the Ordinance Base Depot, met in Belgium recently. This is the first time the two have met since Harry entered the service. Only Yesterday is compiled from the back-issue files of The Post. president at the annual meeting of Dr. Henry M. Laing Fire Company Community Band held Sunday after noon at the band room on Lake street. Robert Scott of Lehman was elected vice-president and other officers named were: Dr. " FE. B. Schooley, secretary; Harry Ohlman, treasurer; Howard Cosgrove, director; Ralph Paul and William Thomas of Kunkle, were elected associate conduc- tors. 50 Years Ago Feb. 11, 1955 DOG SHOOTER WILL BE PAID $2 PER PAIR OF EARS Burgess H. A. Smith announced yesterday that Daniel G. Chapman of Kingston has been employed to handle the surplus dog problem in Dallas Borough. Mr. Chapman is paid $2. for every pair of dog ears sent into the State. Board of Directors of the Sordoni Construction Company at their annual meet- ing elected Andrew J. Sordoni, Jr, president of the corpora- tion, succeeding his father at that position. At the same meeting, Andrew J. Sordoni Sr. was elected chairman of the board. Mrs. Clarence Laidler, Pioneer Avenue, is confined to her home with a broken shoul- der received when she slipped on the ice while leaving Shavertown Methodist Church Sunday evening. ago when the theater was closed. Mr. Shaver’s great, great grandfather Philip Shaver was one of the earliest settlers in these parts, coming here from New Jersey in 1814. A 13-year-old lad from Laflin visiting at a city hospital here- abouts suddenly decided to take a free ride in a new Chevrolet Corvair parked near- by, early this week. Familiar with driving techniques observed from his father, the boy set off on a trip through the Back Mountain until he crashed at Hayes Corners. Clyde Birth’s truck towed the wrecked vehi- cle away. Why did he do it? The culprit could not think of one good reason. For those who believe that the United States Government is strictly political, Mrs. Carlton Davies’ account of the widely attended annual breakfast for members and guests of the International Christian Leadership Association may come as a surprise. Notables included the President of the United States, his wife, the vice president and Mrs. Humphrey. 30 Years Ago Feb. 13, 1975 STAFANOWICZ DEPLOYED TO SICILY Navy Aviation Machinist’s Mate First Class Henery C. Stafanowicz of Rt. 2, Harvey’s Lake has been deployed to the Naval Air Facility, Sigonella, Sicily. He will be involved in Lawrence Racek, Town and Country Manor, RD 5, Shavertown, a son, Feb. 8. 20 Years Ago Feb. 13, 1985 JUVENILE DRIVER WILL BE CHARGED WITH FIVE COUNTS .. In a hearing set for February: 21 in Luzerne County Juvenile Court, the 17-year-old back’ mountain youth charged with running down Kingston: Township Patrolman Ralph . Seltzer will be tried on five counts. Pennsylvania State Trooper Carl Allen said Tuesday morning the youth is charged with aggravat { assault, recklessly endangering / the life of a police officer, vio- | lating the drug, devices, and | cosmetics act, possession of an instrument of crime and pos session of a vehicle with a change in the manufacturer’s number. The Jackson Township Democratic Club held its regu- lar monthly meeting recently at, Farmer’s Inn, Chase. Election, of officers was held. Those re: elected for 1985 were: Jim Spencer, president; Stach) Gierczynski, vice-president: Paul Malak, treasurer; and | Ginger Spencer, secretary. In an advertisement for a beauty salon: “The best way to be today is all mixed up. With~' multi-length hair styles. Where short hair meets long hair, all | on the same head.” ; : ® Post drop box in Dallas The building that housed The Post until October has been sold, and the drop off box there has been closed. 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