5 The Dallas Post NEWS Sunday, May 22, 2005 | %ESTERDAY a Immediate Access: www. ocalnet.com Continued from Page 4 conclusion of this school term, by the Westmoreland Parent- Teacher Association, with Mrs. Fred Stevens, hospitality chair- man, in charge of arrangements. An open house was planned to honor Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hoover of Outlet, in the home where they have lived since their marriage. The former Pearl Allen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benton Allen of Meeker, was wed to Robert Hoover May 16, 1915 at the Westmoor Church of Christ parsonage by Rev. Dewey. 30 Years Ago May 22, 1975 KT SUPERVISORS ~ ASK FOR OLD +] SCHOOL BUILDING Kingston Township supervi- sors passed a resolutionautho- rizing Michael Stanley, secre- tary, to request Dallas School District to transfer ownership or least the Shavertown school property to the township. The supervisors intended to install a baseball field, tennis court and picnic area. P.J. Pillets, general chairman, Robert Maturi and George McCutcheon discussed plans for the upcoming second annual Back Mountain Charity Ball, sponsored by the Dallas Kiwanis Club. Among the student-athletes named Most Valuable Players at Wyoming Seminary were Robert K. Lewis, a senior soccer standout from Shavertown; Midge Robinson, a sophomore swimmer from Dallas; and Scott Parkhurst, a freshman tennis player from Trucksville. 20 Years Ago May 22, 1985 TAYLOR GETS SECOND CHANCE, WINS ‘BANKROLL’ GAME George Taylor, who owned a 230-acre farm in Idetown, was the lucky winner of $2,700 in the IL.G.A. supermarkets “Bankroll” game. Three weeks before, Taylor’s name had been drawn but he had forgotten to have his game card punched, and was given only a $10 conso- lation prize. A trip to the Henry Ford Museum near Detroit inspired Stan Rusiloski to build a “little red car” for his 6-year-old daugh- ter, Winter. The wood-bodied car, powered by a 2 horsepower lawnmower engine, allowed the young lady to get around the family’s hilly property. Joyce Tinner drove out the only two extra-base hits for Dallas, as the Lady Mountaineers beat Wyoming Seminary to claim a berth in the Class 3A softball playoffs. Tracey Cave picked up the win, and another against Wyoming Valley West. SENIOR MENUS Senior Citizens Centers spon- sored by the Area Agency on aging for Luzerne and Wyoming Counties offers hot noon meals Monday through Friday to people 60 years of age or older. Donations from partic- ipants are gratefully accepted and needed in order to expand this program. This is the menu for the week of May 23-27. All menus include margarine, milk and coffee. The Senior Center is located at 22 Rice St., Dallas. MONDAY: Roast turkey with gravy, whipped potatoes, Roman vegetable medley, apple sauce. TUESDAY: Baked ham with fruit sauce, sweet potatoes, cau- liflower, peaches. WEDNESDAY: Mystery din- ner. THURSDAY: Chicken scampi over rice, seasoned spinach, tossed salad with Italian dress- ing, pear. FRIDAY: Potato and cheese pierogi, broccoli, vegetable soup, vanilla wafers. OBITUARIES JOSEPH SALVO Shavertown man Joseph M. Salvo, 77, of Shavertown, died May 12, 2005, in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Pittston on May 11, 1928, he was a son of the late John and May (Petro) Salvo. He was a graduate of Exeter High School. He worked as vice president of group sales for Conseco Senior Health. He served in the U.S. Navy. He was active in the local veter- ans affairs, serving in the county office. He will be great- ly missed by his three grand- sons, Stephen, Joe and Patrick Verrastro. Surviving are his spouse, Kathleen Cawley, at home; daughters, Joanne, and Steve, Verrastro, West Wyoming; Kathleen Powika, Harding; nine grandchildren; 13 great- grandchildren; brothers, Michael, Tuscon, = Ariz; Robert, Hudson, Fla.; sisters, Mary. Kalinowski, Plains; Barbara Green, California. He was preceded in death by two infant sons, Joseph and Michael, and a daughter, Peggy. Interment, Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carverton section of Kingston Township. Silk flowers and wreaths aid library The Fund Raising Committee for the Back Mountain Memorial Library is selling silk flower arrange- ments and wreaths at the library on Huntsville Road. Made by volunteers, the floral arrangements feature colorful silk flowers set in ceramic and glass vases and baskets. Stop by the library at 96 Huntsville Road in Dallas to see the arrangements and wreaths. Purchases will help the library continue to serve the Back Mountain and surrounding areas. 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Ss ——— LAL CHT C 824 8066 RELIABLE INTERNET ACCESS SINCE 1994 Stax & Co. 1174 Memorial Highway Dallas, PA * 675-7007 CHEF RAWN HENDERSON invites the community to DINE while experiencing some of the area's finest entertainment Wed. 25th 7-10 WINDFALL Thurs. 26th 9:30-1:00 CLARENCE SPADY BAND Fri. 27th 6-9 BILL SPACE 9:30 - 1:00 DYMOND CUTTER 9:30 - 1:00 ) BILL HOFFMAN Ed Sat. 28th 6:30-9:30 VIOLINIST Sundays 6-9 DADDY DEX On the Patio $1.25 Miller Lite Mugs All Day Every Day! 3 m|x|o]|> o|m|m|o DOL] |= Zig» Oi»inlo mii» in PAULINE WEST Native of Noxen ) Pauline West, 89, of Exeter, died May 16, 2005, at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Mrs. West was born in Noxen, the daughter of the late Asher and Flora Turner Kreasge. She graduated from Noxen High School. Mrs. West was formerly from Courtdale. She was a teacher’s aide for the Valley West School District prior to her retire- ment. Mrs. West was a mem- ber of the Courtdale Hose Co. and the Columbia Hose Co., Edwardsville. Preceding her in death were her husband, Lawrence West; daughter, Flora Mae Ogormen; grandson, Ross Ogormen; brother, Harry Kreasge; and sister, Josephine Dymond. Surviving are sons, Larry West, Harveys Lake; Leon West, Sweet Valley; Donald West, Alamogordo, NM; daughter, Marilyn West, Exeter; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; sisters, Merle Coolbaugh, Dallas; and Arlene Phels, Enfield, CT. Interment, Orcutt Grove Cemetery, Noxen. EUGENIA HARRIS-WRIGHT Harveys Lake woman Mrs. Eugenia Harris-Wright, of Harveys Lake, died May 12, 2005, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born July 24, 1956 in Scranton, she was a daughter of the late Ruth Ann Harris. Eugenia was a 1974 graduate of Coughlin High School, Wilkes-Barre. She was a loving wife, moth- er, and grandmother. She enjoyed her children, grand- daughter, gardening, and going to car shows. Surviving are her husband of 25 years, Stanley, who loved and adored her; sons, Randy of Plains; Daniel of Penn Argyl; Stanley (Michael), at home; daughters, Terri of Wilkes- Barre; Ann, at home; grand- daughter, McKenzie Sheehy; sisters, Hope Garey of Wilkes- Barre; Donna Garey of Wilkes- Barre; Faith Garey of Wilkes- Barre; Michelle Garey of Wilkes-Barre; niece, Maeve McAvoy; and nephew, C.J. McAvoy. WIZIC|T|» > Z|—-|= SENIORS NEED NEVER FEEL ALONE A Medical Alert pendant means instant communication and can save your life, or the life of an elderly loved one. FOR INFORMATION OR A FREE INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP DEMONSTRATION MENTION THIS AD! CALL 983-2225 - LIFESAVER SAFETY SYSTEMS Introducing Barkingham Palace @ The Fur Seasons Spa, Hotel & Resort A ROYAL place to stay fo the discriminating canine. We specialize in creating a PRIVATE, HOME-Like, atmosphere for your beloved pets with accomodations * We feature BOTH KENNEL & CAGE-FREE boarding * King-Size comfort at a price you can afford. Corner of Carverton & Dug Rds. Trucksville, PA « (570) 574-0623 Now Accepting Reservations for Summer Vacations Space is limited fit for a KING. Need extra copies of this week’s Post? They are on sale at local newsstands through Saturday JADEN’S LANDSCAPING All your landscaping and lawn maintenance needs. 824-2404 Business Line 322-6648 Business Cell ROBERT SOLTIS Former Acme Markets store manager Robert A. Soltis, 73, a resi- dent of Shavertown, went home to be with his Lord on May 12, 2005. Known by his friends as Bob, ‘he was a thoughtful and selfless Christian man. He was born August 16, 1931 in Forty Fort to the late John and Frances (Aldrich) Soltis. Bob served his country with honor on active duty in the Navy Reserves dur- ing and after the Korean Conflict. He began a 31 year career in retail food management with Acme Markets, working his way up from clerk to a special- ist manager and then held a store manager position for many years. Following his retirement from Acme Markets, Bob started his own specialty grocery and meat market in Swoyersville which he operated for nine years. He most recent- ly received an award for 15 years of service as a sales repre- sentative for Altadis USA. Bob always enjoyed his work and never thought of it as a job because he loved people. He was a member of Fidelity Lodge 655 F&AM, Wilkes- Barre, Caldwell Consistory, Bloomsburg, and Irem Temple, Dallas, where he was actively involved for more than 50 years. Bob was also a faithful member of the Parsons Primitive Methodist Church and a devoted leader serving on the Trustee Board, Quarterly Conference, and as church treasurer. For many years, Bob was also involved in youth group * leadership at the Plymouth Primitive Methodist Church. . Bob is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, the former Elizabeth R. Parry; a devoted son and daughter-in-law, Sam and Maureen Soltis; and grand- son, Matt Littleford, Columbia, S.C.; two brothers and a sister, Jack of Georgia; James of Florida; and Delores Winters of Forty Fort; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Parry of Florida; nieces and nephews. Entombment, Chapel Lawn Memorial Park, Dallas. Memorial contributions may be made to Salvation Army or the Parsons Primitive Methodist Church. THOMAS CZERNIAKOWSKI Lifetime teacher Thomas Stephen Czerniakowski, 67, a resident of Harveys Lake, passed away May 15, 2005, at Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, New York. He was born in Plains, December 25, 1937, the son of the late John and Lottie (Levandowski) Czerniakowski. He was a 1955 graduate of Marymount High School and a 1961 graduate of Scranton University. He also had done graduate work at Seton Hall, New Jersey. Thomas was employed by the Hillsborough Township Board of Education, Hillsborough, New Jersey, for 34 years, retiring in 1995. He also began his second career with Hillsborough Township in 1984 as a part- time recreation director, earn- ing full-time status in 1995, following his retirement from teaching. During his tenure as recreation director, he single- handedly developed Hillsborough’s recreation pro- gram, bringing a variety of programs to all ages and skill levels. He previously served as recreation director of Montgomery Township from 1972 to 1978. He was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church, Harveys Lake. He was preceded in death by son, Stephen; sister, Josephine; brother, John; sis- ter-in-law, Johanna Olshefski; and mother-in-law, Mary L. Olshefski. Surviving are his wife, the former Rose Marie Olshefski; son, Michael and his wife, Suzann, Harveys Lake; broth- er, Dr. Edward A. and his wife, Jackie, Cape Cod; sisters, Mary Czerniakowski, Dallas; Helen Thurrell and her hus- band, Larry, Delaware; broth- er-in-law, Ret. Col. Joseph F. Olshefski, Florida; sister-in- law, Fay Czerniakowski, Doylestown; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Interment, St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township. The Post publishes obituaries of local residents, natives or those who have a long connection to the area. ; Send obituaries to: Tue POST 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre PA 18711 GLENWOOD PRODUCTS homecrest (PATIO SETS \ UMBRELLAS & MORE! 2 & 3 SEAT GLIDERS SWIVEL ROCKERS — CHAISES — WICKER RAINCOVERS — REPLACEMENT CUSHIONS ~N J Closed Wednesdays Hours: Monday-Saturday 11-5 * Sunday 12-4 24 Salina Street, Moosic — 457-5469 Summer, at Sem SPORTS CLINICS Wyoming Seminary is proud to offer an array of sports programs for girls, all featuring experienced coaches, on two campuses in Kingston and Forty Fort. Contact us! Details about sports and other summer programs appear on Sem'’s Web site*. 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