PAGE 4 EDITORIAL Sunday, November 23, 2008 New books on Library shelves The Back Mountain Memorial Library announces the addition of the following books to its col- lection for the month of Novem- ber 2008: EXPRESS (1 WEEK) “Bones” by Jonathan Keller- man, “The Gate House” by Nel- son DeMille, “Burn Out” by Mar- cia Muller, “A Good Woman” by Danielle Steel, “Ghost at Work” by Carolyn Hart, “Divine Justice” by David Baldacci, “Salvation in Death” by J.D. Robb and “Santa Clawed” by Rita Mae Brown FICTION “Bones” by Jonathan Keller- man, “The Gate House” by Nel- son DeMille, “Burn Out” by Mar- cia Muller, “Divine Justice” by David Baldacci, “Salvation in Death” by J.D. Robb, “The Leper” by Steve Thayer, “Leaving Whis- key Bend” by Dorothy Garlock and “Later Novels and Stories” by William Maxwell NONFICTION “Brain Rules” by John Medina, “Ghost Train to the Eastern Star” by Paul Theroux, “How to Have Style” by Isaac Mizrahi, “Russia” by Jonathan Dimbleby, “Giant Book of Mensa Critical Thinking Puzzles” by Michael A. Dispezio, “Collected Poems 1956-1987” by John Ashbery and “Novels and Other Narratives” by Philip Roth MYSTERY “Ghost at Work” by Caroyln Hart and “Santa Clawed” by Rita Mae Brown LARGE PRINT FICTION “Silver Bells” by Fern Michael- s...[et al.], “Burn Out” by Marcia Muller and “The Front” by Patri- cia Cornwell BOOKS ON CD “The Candy Bombers” by An- drei Cherny, “Gandhi and Chur- chill” by Arthur Herman, “The Way of the World” by Ron Sus- kind, “The Christian World” by Martin Marty, “Iroquois Diplo- macy on the Early American Frontier” by Timothy J. Shannon and “Somewhere in Heaven” by Christopher Andersen YOUNG ADULT “The Dragon Heir” by Cinda Williams Chima, “The Sorcerer of the North” by John Flanagan and “Chains” by Laurie Halse An- derson DVDs “Grace is Gone,” “We are Mar- shall,” “Legend of the Black Scor- pion” and “Changing Lanes” | STAR WARS T it OYS ON DISPLAY A collection of Star Wars toys has been on display at the Back Moun- tain Memorial Library during the month of November. The collection is owned by Dillon VanTuyl of Trucksville. Dillon began collecting the toys two wears ago after watching the Star Wars movie. His favorite piece in the collection is the Anakins’ star fighter. When asked how he adds to his collection, Dillon said his Grandma and Poppa buy most of his collec- tion as gifts. A fourth-grade student at Dallas Elementary School, he is the son of Eric and Louise VanTuyl. Dillon, above right, is shown here with his friend, Andrew Thomas. Books memorialize loved ones The following memorial books have been added to the shelves of the Back Mountain Memorial Li- brary for the month of November 2008: In memory of Ruth Oschman, “Winter’s Gift” by Jane Monroe Donovan, presented by Maureen and John Doerfler In memory of Skylar Burk- hardt, “The Cardboard Piano” by Lynne Rae Perkins and “South” by Patrick McDonnell, presented by Megan Mancinelli and Brielle Brace In memory of Gene Wert, “Sweet Mandarin” by Helen Tse, presented by Gladys J. Tyler and “My Mother, Your Mother” by Dennis McCullough, M.D., pre- sented by William and Joanne Runner In memory of Olive Phillips, “Creative Home Schooling” by Lisa Rivero, presented by Victoria Haines, “Statistics” by David Freedman, presented by Bob Hef- fernan, “Collected Stories and Other Writings” by Katherine Anne Porter and “Art of the Creche” by James L. Govan, pre- sented by Clifford W. Kozem- chak, “Loneliness” by John T. Ca- cioppo and “101 Workouts for Women,” presented by JoAnne and Dennis Cavanaugh and “The Eighties in America” (Refer- ence), presented by Karen and Scott Perry In memory of Frank Manusky, “Loot” by Sharon Wayman, pre- sented by Mr. and Mrs. George Coslett In memory of David C. Finn, “The War” by Geoffrey C. Ward, presented by Marion Finn and Family In memory of Betty Kraynack, “Anatomy for Strength and Fit- ness Training for Women” by Mark Vella, presented by Gary and Kathy McDade In memory of Antonia Dolbear, “The Illuminated Rumi”, pre- sented by Gloria D. Williams In memory of Bess Michel- stein, “French Style and Decora- tion” by Stafford Cliff, presented by Bill and Joanne Runner In memory of Megan Elizabeth Oravitz, “Little Quack’s Hide and Seek” by Lauren Thompson, pre- sented by grandparents, John and Kathleen Oravitz In memory of Tommey Henry Zalenski, “Motorcycle” by Steven E. Alford, presented by Carol Dancheck In memory of Mrs. Ralph (Eleanor) Smith, “Learning a New Land” by Carola Suarez- Orozco, presented by Mrs. Frank B. Straw & Family In memory of Nicole M. Spen- cer, “The Magician's Nephew” by C.S. Lewis, presented by Eileen Kratz/The Yeninas Family In memory of Nancy Kozem- chak, presented by The Clifford Kozemchak Family: “Monkey and Me” by Emily Gravett, “In a Blue Room” by Jim Averbeck, “Blue Goose” by Nancy Tafuri, “Smash! Crash!” by Jon Scieszka, “Harry Goes to the Hospital” by Howard J. Bennett, M.D., “My Friend, the Starfinder” by George Ella Lyon, “Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy” by Jane O’Connor and “Tadpole Rex” by Kurt Cyrus Richard L. Connor PUBLISHER 829-7202 rconnor@timesleader.com 4 The Dallas Post www.mydallaspost.com Community Newspaper Group THE TIMES LEADER 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18711 ® 570-675-521 news@mydallaspost.com Christie Delicati ADVERTISING 970-7111 cdelicati@timesleader.com Dotty Martin EDITOR 970-7440 dmartin@mydallaspost.com 8 ais Gop Shirl LRT Therap and Darcie Hungarter and Tia, an Elkhound mix. Therapy dogs to visit the library Would you like to practice your reading with someone who listens attentively, loves to be petted and is soft and cuddly? Then be sure to come to the Back Mountain Memorial Library at 1p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6! Eight registered therapy dogs will be on hand for an hour to listen to your favorite book, Christmas story or a book from the Chil- dren's Room. When the stories are done, each child will receive a sticker from their dog and then Buddy, a white toy poodle, will enter- tain with dancing and tricks. The dogs will be dressed for the holidays so be sure to come in your favorite holiday outfit, too! y dogs and their owners will visit the Back Mountain Memorial Library at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. practicing reading. Those who will visit are, from the left, Jennifer Hughes and Callie, a German Shepherd; Patti Della Rosa and Riley, a light brown Labrador Retriever; Cindy Bloom and Teddy, a black Newfoundland; and Natalie Puhak and Hunter, a yellow La- brador Retriever. Standing is Eva Lange and Buddy, a white Toy Poodle, who will entertain the children following the reading pro- gram. Also in attendance will be Teresa Anthony and Riley, an Australian Shepherd; Bob Adams and Rudy, a West Highland Terrier; 6 to assist children with for Christmas completed several levels of obedience training at the Wilkes-Barre Dog Training Club. The dogs are then tested by a therapy dog eval- uator before they attain therapy dog status. These dogs visit hospi- tals, nursing homes, schools and libraries, bringing joy and emotional support to those in need. Reading to dogs is used quite often in schools to help children gain more confidence in their reading and to improve reading skills. Families that would like to attend are asked to register before the event by calling the library at 675-182. The program is open to chil- * “The family All the dogs are members of Therapy Dogs International and have dren of all ages. 1988- 20 YEARS AGO Susan Wella has been selected as Dallas Senior High School’s representative of the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award. This award is given to a senior who best ex- emplifies outstanding qualities of leadership, dependabili- ; ty, service and patriot- ism in their school, home and YESTERDAY community. Luzerne County 4-H members received six awards and came home with the state winner at the 29th Annual 4-H Horse Show held recently at the State Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg. Local winners were: Laurie Bar- na, Dallas, first place and state winner in Hunter Seat Equita- tion Over Jumps and third place in Working Hunter Horses; Mar- la Parente, Harvey’s Lake, fourth place in Hunter Horses Under Saddle; Elizabeth Finn, Dallas, eighth place in Hunter Seat Eq- uitation, Sr. Division. The Misericordia men’s bas- ketball team and their coach Al Clocker recently held a clinic at Lake-Noxen Elementary School. During the session the Cougars helped the younger students practice their basic basketball skills. Participating elementary students included Daniel Ben- der, Jackie Giaianella, Jennifer Sandstrom, Nick Loscalzo, Far- rah Wall, Christy Jo Welter, Jen- ny Shook, Geoff Engle and Jo- lene Schooly. 1978 — 30 YEARS AGO At Franklins Family Restau- rant in Dallas, a char-broiled half pound of ground round steak complete with onion rings, choice of potato, choice of salad or cole slaw and hot grilled Gre- cian bread sold for $2.99. As part of their recognition of National Education Week, the Dallas Junior High School host- ed in excess of 300 parents and friends at their annual open house. A gymnastics exhibition, a ninth grade girls’ gym class dance demonstration and per- formances by the Majorettes and Cheerleaders highlighted the programs. To mark the close of American Education Week, the kindergar- ten class at the Dallas Elemen- tary School, under the direction of Mrs. Lucille Callahan, teach- er, and Walter A. Prokopchalk, principal, participated in the “Doctor-Nurse” program, a com- munity service conducted by the American Red Cross. The pro- gram is designed to enable stu- dents to participate at five differ- ent health stations where they learn various good health rules and habits. Each of the stations is staffed by a professional nurse and is supplied with some of the standard medical equipment in use by doctors and nurses. 1968 — 40 YEARS AGO Carverton Girl Scout Troop 656, under leadership of Mrs. Joan Wasserott, recently attend- ed a showing of the motion pic- ture, The Parent Trap. Before the movie, the girls enjoyed lunch at Percy Brown's. In the group were Nancy Voitek, Jane Marstell, Sandy Perry, Lynn Wolfe, Donna Hoover, Elsie Har- ris, Debbie Wasserott, Susan Ri- chards, Cindy Cobleigh and Deb- bie Casterline. Past presidents of the Dallas Senior Women’s Club were hon- ored recently at a dinner at Irem Temple Country Club. Honorees are: Mrs. Alva Eggleston, Mrs. Bettie Dixon, Mrs. Arthur Cul- ver, Mrs. Boyd White, Mrs. Fred Eck and Mrs. Lester Jordan. 1958 —- 50 YEARS AGO Rural Supply Company has broken ground for a new indus- trial branch in Dallas. Establish- ed at Muhlenberg in 1936, the firm owned and operated by Clarence Benscoter and his son, specializes in agricultural and in- dustrial equipment, hardware, plumbing equipment, lawn and garden supplies. The Dallas Branch which will be located on Route 309 near the Orchard Farm Dairy will be de- voted to John Deere industrial and farm equipment and will handle hardware as well as lawn and garden supplies. Quick action on the part of a man nearing eighty averted what might have béen a major traffic accident at Harris Hill in- tersection in Trucksville Wednesday , morning when he wrenched the steering wheel from his son-in-law’s dead hand, and brought a heavily-laden coal truck safely to rest at the side of the highway. Irwin Knapp, of Canton, was the hero when his son-in-law, Bly Porter, died sud- denly from a heart attack. 1948 —- 60 YEARS AGO In a concerted effort to bring Back Mountain communities in closer relationship with one an- other, Dallas Rotary Club will sponsor a trophy to be awarded each year to the outstanding football team in the area. The trophy, suggested by Rotarian Donald Clark, will be a bronzed football shoe and will be proper- ly inscribed each year with the name of the winning team. Mrs. Paul Warriner enter- tained members of her bridge club at her home on Demunds Road last Monday evening. Pre- sent were: Mrs. R.J. Breslin, Mrs. Louise Colwell, Mrs. Ray Evans, Mrs. Henry Peterson, Mrs. M.J. Brown, Mrs. JH. Hauck and Mrs. Florence Phillips. Movies playing at the Shaver Theatre, Shavertown, included “Green Grass of Wyoming” star- ring Peggy Cummings and Char- les Coburn; “Tarzan’s Secret Treasure” starring Johnny Weis- muller and Maureen O’Sullivan; and “Buck Privates” starring RJ | bott and Costello. 1938 — 70 YEARS AGO The latest addition to the coins of Uncle Sam realm, the new “Jefferson nickel,” is finding its way by driblets into. local pockets. First National Bank of Dallas ordered none of the nickels be- cause it generally has more small change than it can conveniently use. A similar situation prevailed elsewhere and collectors learned - they will have difficulty securing the new nickels until the left- over supply of 1938 “buffalo” nickels is put into circulation by the mints. Some collectors were content to gather the “buffalo” nickels while they can because some day the coin may be a rar- ity. Spurred on by an editorial plea appearing in The Post, Dr. H.A. Brown of Lehman ransacked old maps and books, and this week suggested a new name, “Bedford: Hills” as a substitute for “Back Mountain Region.” This whole region origin was within the Bedford lines, claims Dr. Brown, who ought to know, because he possesses the old maps and records of his sur- veyor uncle, Jerry Brown. In short, the name of Bedford is firmly seated in the history of this section, according to Dr. Brown, whereas the Back Moun- tain label is just a convenient term. Movies playing at the Shaver- town Theatre included “Smash- ing The Rackets” starring Ches-, ter Morris and Rita Johnson;’ “That Certain Age” starring Deanna Durbin; and “Carefree” starring Fred Astaire and Ginger _ Rogers. Information for “Only Yester- | day” is taken from past issues of The Dallas Post, which is 119 vears old. The wformation is printed here exactly as # ap- peared in the newspaper years ago. WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT THANKSGIVING “Having the “Eatin’ the and the food, | children and stuffin.””’ especially tur- | grandchildren Dick Montgomery key and the over for the Truchsvile cranberries.” | holiday.” Bill Palmer Tom Oliver Trucksville Shavertown 3 “We clip out | all the Black grandparents’ | family togeth- Friday cou- and all watch | er all at the pons and map | the Chevy same time in out our shop- | Chase movie the same ping route.” ‘Christmas place.” Tammy Hoyt | Vacation.” Sharon Van Loon Shickshinny Donna Wesley Shavertown Sweet Valley “We go to the ? "Getting my A
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