row PAGE4 THE POST EDITORIAL Sunday, September 2, 2007 Memorial books remember deceased The Back Mountain Memorial Library announces the addition of the following new memorial books for August 2007: In memory of Emily Wood Da- vis, “A Year of Roses” by Stephen Scanniello, presented by Megan McHugh. In memory of Helen Hughes, “Failure is Not an Option” by Alan M. Blankstein, presented by Harry and Debbie Cooper. In memory of Kyle David Den- mon, “The Kingfisher Illustrated Dinosaur Encyclopedia” by Da- vid Burnie, presented by Mr. and Mrs. Herb Dreher. In memory of Kyle David Den- mon, “National Geographic Di- nosaurs” by Paul M. Barrett, pre- sented by Mr. and Mrs. Herb Dreher. In memory of Kyle David Den- mon, “Dinosaurs A to Z” by Don Lessem, presented by Mr. and Mrs. Herb Dreher. In memory of Zahar Mahadavi, “Gardento Vase” by Linda Beut- ler, presented by Back Mountain Bloomers. In memory of Mr. Harold Snowdon, “100 Classic Golf Tips,” presented by Mr. and Mrs. John Randolph. In memory of Nancy Dukes, “Inside the Not So Big House” by Sarah Susanka, presented by Harry and Debbie Cooper. In memory of John Mitchel, “Quilt as Desired” by Charlene C. Frable, presented by Project DJ. In memory of Bette Walters, “Let's Get Comfortable” by Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams with Mindy Drucker presented by The Boice-Sorber Agency. The following books are in memory of Nancy Kozemchak and are presented by The Clifford Kozemchak Family: “Dogs and Cats” by Steve Jenkins, “The Fly- ing Bed” by Nancy Willard, “Is There really a Human Race?” by Jamie Lee Curtis, “Lightship” by Brian Floca, “The Moon Might Be Milk” by Lisa Schulman, “A Porc in New York” by Catherine Stoc, “E.E. Cummings” by Cathe- rine Reef, “Kids Cook 1-2-3” by Rozanne Gold, “Little Night” by Yuyi Morale, “Seeker of Knowl- edge” by James Rumford ,”Guess What is Growing Inside This Egg” by Mia Posada, “A Picture Book of John Hancock” by David A. Adler & Michael S. Adler, “Cock-a-Doodle-Hooooo000!” by Mick Manning, “The Growing Story” by Ruth Krauss, “Hurry! Hurry!” by Eve Bunting, “Every Friday” by Dan Yaccarino. In memory of Bette Walters, “The American Heritage Dictio- nary of the English Language (reference),” presented by Ann Brennan and Family, Terry Gave- nonis and Dorothy L. Casey. In honor of the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Eu- gene Roth, “The Great Pyramid” by John Romer, presented by Beth and Bruce Rosenthal . MOMENTS The History Channel IN TIME ® On Sept. 5,1666, firefighters in London begin blowing up homes in an attempt to halt the spread of a great fire, which left 100,000 people homeless. The following week, a royal proclamation mandat- ed that rebuilding of homes be done with brick and stone. ® On Sept. 7,1813, the United States is first personified as Uncle Sam. Samuel Wilson, a meat packer from Troy, N.Y,, supplied barrels of beef to the Army with the barrels stamped "U.S." The soldiers began referring to the food as Uncle Sam's. * On Sept. 6, 1847, Wiiter Henry David Thoreau moves in with io Emersonvirnreoncord Mass. after livingfor twosyears in a shack he built himself ondNalder Pond. During his time at Walden, , Thoreau spent a brief time in jail for refusing to pay taxes to support the war with Mexico. * On Sept. 4,1886, Geronimo becomes the last American Indian warrior to formally surrender to the United States. After several years of imprisonment, Geronimo was given his freedom, and he moved to Oklahoma where he became a successful farmer and occa- sionally worked as a scout and adviser for the U.S. Army. * On Sept. 8,1935, 19-year-old Frank Sinatra sings with a group called The Hoboken Four on the radio talent show “Major Bowe's Amateur Hour." The appearance led to many small nightclub per- formances, thus beginning a long career. ® On Sept. 3,1966, “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" airs its last episode after more than a decade on television. The popular sitcom focused on the comic antics of the real-life family of Ozzie and Harriet Nelson, including son Ricky, who later became a rock musician. ® On Sept. 9,1971, prisoners riot and seize control of the maximum- security Attica Correctional Facility near Buffalo, N.Y., with 1,281 con- victs holding 39 prison guards and employees hostage for four days. At least 39 people were killed when state police and guards stormed the prison. (c) 2007 King Features Synd., Inc. STRANGE BUT TRUE By Samantha Weaver * In 2002, the owners of a coin-operated car wash in Maryland couldn't figure out why they were losing hundreds of dollars every week when there was no evidence of anyone breaking into the coin machines. After careful observation, it was finally discovered that small birds were getting into the machines through the coin returns and flying off with the shiny quarters. * |[t was way back in 1990 when baseball player Pete Incaviglia reportedly made the following statement about pro baseball players’ salaries: “People think we make $3 million and $4 million a year. They don't realize that most of us ONLY make $500,000.” * In Shanghai, China, it's become something of a trend for affluent people to wear pajamas in the street and even to work. * You're almost certainly familiar with the word "kleptomania," denoting a persistent neurotic impulse to steal. However, you may not be aware of another word that is derived from the same Greek root: A kleptocracy is a government by thieves. * A porcupine is able to walk just two minutes after it's born. ® There are only two states in which it is illegal for you to pump your own fuel at a gas station. Do you know which states they are? New Jersey and Oregon. The Dallas Post TIMES® LEADER Community Newspaper Group 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18711 ® 570-970-7440 news@mydallaspost.com Richard L. Connor PUBLISHER Dotty Martin EDITOR Matt Smith ADVERTISING eke "Anfta Talk to a Widower” by Jonathan Life is fresh and new in the eyes of the young - newly-hatched, yet not quite ready to take flight. CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK/ FOR THE DALLAS POST New books have arrived on library shelves The Back Mountain Memorial Library announces the addition of the following new books to its shelves. AUGUST 2007 EXPRESS (1 week) “Innocent as Sin” by Elizabeth Lowell, “What Matters Most” by Luanne Rice, “Play Dirty” by Sandra Brown, “Still: Summer” by Jacquelyn Mitchard, “Free Fall” by Fern Michaels FICTION “Innocent as Sin” by Elizabeth Lowell, “What Matters Most” by Luanne Rice, “Play Dirty” by Sandra Brown, “Spook Country” by William Gibson, “Waking with Phemiest ‘by Fric Jerome 4 ld or rezvartl. How to Tropper, “The Entitled” by Frank Deford, “Away” by Amy Bloom, “Still Summer” by Jac- quelyn Mitchard, “Second Chance” by Jane Green, “Free Fall” by Fern Michaels, “The First Commandment” by Brad Thor, “Bones to Ashes” by Kathy Reichs, “Life’s a Beach” by Claire Cook, “Evil, Inc.” by Glenn Ka- plan, “Cordina’s Royal Family: Bennett and Camilla” by Nora Roberts, “Buried” by Mark Bil- lingham, “The Devil Who Tamed Her” by Johanna Lindsey NONFICTION “The Digital Photography: by Scott Kelby, “1,000 Places to See in the USA and Canada Before You Die” by Patricia Schultz, “The World Without Us” by Alan Weisman, “Fleeing Hitler” by Hanna Diamond, “Calm and Compassionate Children” by Su- san Usha Dermond, “The Snor- ing Bird” by Bernd Heinrich, “The Language of God” by Fran- cis S. Collins, “Favorite Socks: 25 timeless designs from Inter- weave,” “Waterfowl Hunting: ducks and geese of North Amer- ica” by Nick Smith, “Take Your Pediatrician with You” by Chris- topher S. Ryder, “Build Your Own Treehouse” by Maurice Barkley, “The Day the Earth Caved In” by Joan Quigley, “The Fabric of America” by Andro Linklater STORY COLLECTION “The Museum of Dr. Moses” by Joyce Carol Oates, “What You Call Winter: stories” by Nalini Jones BIOGRAPHY “Quiet Strength: a memoir” by Tony Dungy, “Peeling the On- ion” by Gunter Grass, “The Man Who Stopped Time” by Brian Clegg LARGE PRINT FICTION “Straight from the Heart” by Tami Hoag, “Dedication” by Em- ma McLaughlin, “Pearl Harbor: a novel of December 8th” by Newt Gingrinch, “Critical” oy Robin Cook, “Don’t’ Scream” Wendy Corsi Staub, “Ameri Outrage” by Tim Green, “How to Abduct a Highland Lord” by Ka- ren Hawkins, “Play Dirty” by Sandra Brown, “The Suspect” by John Lescroart BOOKS ON CD “The Navigator” by Clive Cussler, “Drop Shot” by Harlan Coben, “True Evil” by Greg les Pharmacy collects for food pantry You may have noticed a sign at the Trucksville Phar- macy that reads: “Food for Back Mountain Food Pantry Accepted Here.” For several years, owner and pharmacist Kristen Bil- lek has offered space in her store to help the food pantry by providing a collection site for the food that is needed year round to help our neigh- bors in need. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, Kristen would like to remind individ- ual donors that they may drop off a bag or two of non- perishable food at her loca- tion. A volunteer from the food pantry will come by as needed to pick up the food and deliver it to the foo pantry. Large donations of food from group food drives should go directly to the food pantry. Please call 696- See PANTRY, Page 14 20 YEARS AGO With the fear of contracting AIDS (Acquired Immune Defi- ciency Syndrome) running ram- pant throughout the country, both the Dallas and Lake-Leh- man School Districts will at- tempt to shed light on the sub- ject by addressing the issue in their curriculums this year. Dallas Fire Company will cele- brate its 60th anniversary with an Open House on September 20 at the Fire House on Main Street. At that time, the company’s equipment will be on display and the first engine purchased in 1927 will be there. Refreshmetns also will be provided. = Out, a fit- ness club in Shaver- town, has been assist- ing the Dal- las Elementary Playground Pro- ject committee by selling t-shirts and buy-a-boards to help raise money for the project. Those helping with the project are: Ka- ren Arnaud, Marlene Cocozza, proprietor of the Stretch Out, Michele Andes, Pam McDonald, Joanne Runner, Roxanne Zurla, Cynthia Eckman, Dot Andes, Janice Bissonetta and Joanne Presper. 30 YEARS AGO In a flurry of special meetings called just prior to the opening of school, Lake-Lehman School Directors voted to accept a re- quest from the district’s educa- tion association to extend until September 30 its contract and voted to erect a new elementary school on the same ground where the present Lake Elemen- tary Building stands. ONLY YESTERDAY At the second meeting the di- rectors heard Architect Doug Trumbower of Smith, Miller and Associates, Inc., present a de- tailed report on several parcels of property under consideration as sites for the new elementary school. For reasons of cost and pupil transportation , the directors se- lected the existing properties, noting that plans call for the new school to be erected immediate- ly, prior to the old school’s being razed. The Back Mountain Enduro Riders, a Back Mountain-based motorcycle club, have been add- ed to the Saturday afternoon program of the Luzerne County Fair. And the Riders have invited sport cyclists from the area to join in the series of competitive events they are sponsoring. Bucky Albert, co-chairman of the fair, said the Enduro cyclists will present a program of modi- fied racing, a wheelie contest, drag racing on cycles and a jump- ing contest. Lynn Sheehan was named chairman of the Country Carni- val to be sponsored by Dallas Fire and Ambulance, Inc. The carnival, which will be held on the Back Mountain Library grounds, will include games, rides and entertainment for young and old and plenty of good food, including an ox roast. 40 YEARS AGO “Worse summer season in twenty years,” reports Sandy Beach, summing up the unprec- edented succession of wet week- ends. The bright sunshine of La- bor Day did little to mitigate the disaster. It was sunny, after five successive weekends of rain, but it was too cold for comfortable swimming and traffic at the Lake was curtailed. J Local Acme supermarkets were featuring roasting chickens for 35 cents a pound, pork butts for 49 cents a pound and chuck roast for 63 cents a pound. Joe Phillips and his “wonder dogs” will highlight the Sunday afternoon show of the Dallas Ro- tary Fair, to be held September 16 and 17, on the Lehman Horse Show Grounds. The “wonder dog” act moves at a rapid pace and sparkles with comedy. It is a delight to watch these rare-col- ored beauties as they eagerly go through their paces — swiftly and with the assurance of seasoned performers. 50 YEARS AGO Natona Mills won the League Championship and was awarded two trophies in the Playground Association Wednesday Night Softball League. Team members included: William Ashton, Leo- nard Mack, John Hardiman, Ed- ward Gluc, Bernard Gober, Tho- mas Bogdon, Lee Phillips, John Judge, Bert Dendler, John Cer- venak, Michael Ganzon, Tho- mas Yukas, George Jorda, Leo- nard O’Lerta, Edward Crughn, James Flynn, Joseph Carey, Jo- 'seph Crow and Leo Gillis. The team was managed by Joe Kra- vitz. Movies playing locally includ- ed: “Tammy and The Bachelor” starring Debbie Reynolds at the Luzerne Theater; “Loving You” starring Elvis Presley at the Dal- las Outdoor Theater; and “Man On Fire” starring Bing Crosby at the Sandy Beach Drive-In, Har- vey’s Lake. 60 YEARS AGO Back Mountain veterans seem to be following the general coun- try-wide trend toward cashing Terminal Leave Bonds as soon as possible and First National Bank has been doing a booming & business this week. A total of seventy-seven veterans cashed bonds worth $16,700 on Tues- day, the first day that such action was legal. A new men’s clothing store to be known as Joe’s Men’s Shop will open on Main Street, Dallas, within the next week or ten days. The store will feature standard brands of men’s and boy’s fur- nishings, and will be located in the Rustine property on the cor- ner opposite Acme Market. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hand are the owners. Miss Shirley Boston has been appointed chairman of the sec- ond annual Lake Township Hi School magazine drive which gan Wednesday morning. Miss Boston will be assisted by the following homeroom captains: Gladys Burkhardt, Albert Re- bennack, Audrey Harris, Ri- chard Cornell, Alice Eply and Frances Stepanovitch. 70 YEARS AGO Frank G. Wagner was elected president of Harvey’s Lake Pro- tective Association. Mr. Wagner is vice president and general manager of Lehigh Valley Coal Corp. Two teams of prominent local men, mounted on donkeys, will play in a novel baseball game on Dallas Township Athletic field next Wednesday. The lineups are: Team 1- Clyde Lapp, Jim Ol- iver, Corey Frantz, Peter Clark, James Ayre, Warden Kunkle, Gus Kuehn, Add Woolbert, Rob- ert Hislop and Al Culbert. Team 2 — Archie Wolbert, Tom Bun- ney, John Isaacs, Garnet Carpen- ter, Arthur Newman, Dr. G Swartz, Dr. Sherman School’ George Gregson, Fred Keifer and Earl Layou.
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