PAGE 4 New books on The following books have been added to the collection at the Back Mountain Memorial Li- brary, 96 Huntsville Rd., Dallas, for the month of February 2009: EXPRESS (1 WEEK) “Death of a Witch” by M.C. Beaton, “Heart and Soul” by Maeve Binchy and “While My Sister Sleeps” by Barbara Delin- sky FICTION : “Heart and Soul” by Maeve Binchy, “While My Sister Sleeps” by Barbara Delinsky, “Irish Tweed” by Andrew M. Greeley, “Among the Mad” by Jacqueline Winspear and “Luke’s Story” by Tim F. LaHaye NON-FICTION “Images of America: Pennsyl- vania’s Back Mountain” by Harri- library shelves son Wick and “Ultimate Landlord Handbook” by William A. Leder- er MYSTERY “Death of a Witch” by M.C. Beaton and “The Levee” by Mal- colm Shuman REFERENCE “Images of America: Pennsyl- vania’s Back Mountain” by Harri- son Wick BOOKS ON CD “Fleeced” by Dick Morris and Eileen McGann YOUNG ADULT “Tender Morsels” by Margo Lanagan, “Jellicoe Road” by Meli- na Marchetta, “Eon: Dragoneye Reborn” by Alison Goodman, “Keeping the Night Watch” by Hope Anita Smith and “The Sur- render Tree” by Margarita Engle Books honor The following memorial/hon- or books have been added to the .shelves of the Back Mountain Memorial Library for the month - of February 2009: In memory of Leona J. Neiman, “Your U.S. Citizenship Guide” by Anita Biase, presented by Tiziana and Joseph Mazzarella and Fam- ily In memory of Olive Phillips, “The Treasures of Florence and Tuscany” by Chiara Libero, pre- sented by John and Beth Gager, “A Basketmaker’s Odyssey” by Lyn Syler and “Indian Baskets” by Sarah Peabody Turnbaugh, . presented by Marilyn Rudolph loved ones In memory of Gene Wert, “Alaska: Portrait of a State”, pre- sented by Betty Metzar HONOR In honor of Karen J. Fry, “Liv- ing with Light: Decorating the Scandinavian Way” by Gail Ab- | bott, presented by Brenda D. Col- bert In honor of The Dallas School District Leadership Team, “Prax- is”, presented by Paul Reinert In honor of the birth of Melina Giselle Ospina-Wiese, “The Bare- foot Book of Ballet Stories” by Jane Yolen and Heidi E.Y. Stem- ple, presented by Janet Bauman and Margaret Susko MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel ® On March 2,1807, the U.S. Congress passes an act to “prohibit the importation of slaves into any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United States ... from any foreign kingdom, place or country.” Great Britain also banned the African slave trade in 1807. * On March 7,1876, 29-year-old Alexander Graham Bell receives a patent for his revolutionary new invention - the telephone. Three days after filing the patent, the telephone carried its first intelligible message - the famous “Mr. Watson, come here, | need you” - from Bell to his assistant. e On March 3, 1887, Anne Sullivan begins teaching 6-year-old Helen Keller, who lost her sight and hearing after a severe illness at the age of 19 months. Under Sullivan's tutelage, the previously uncontrollable Keller flourished, eventually graduating from college and becoming an international lecturer and activist. * On March 8, 1893, Emmet Dalton, the only survivor of the Dalton Gang's disastrous attempt to rob two Kansas banks, begins serving a life sentence in the Kansas State Penitentiary. After 14 years in pris- on, Emmet won parole and returned to society a reformed man. He finally married and began a successful career as a real-estate agent. * On March 4,1933, at the height of the Great Depression, Franklin Delano Roosevelt is inaugurated as the 32nd president of the United States. In his famous inaugural address, Roosevelt outlined his “New Deal” and told Americans that “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” ® On March 5, 1966, a jet breaks apart in mid-air and plummets into Japan's Mount Fuji. All 124 people on board the aircraft were killed. The plane's pilot apparently flew close to the mountain in order to give the passengers a better view, and severe turbulence literally blew the plane apart. STRANGE BUT TRUE By Samantha Weaver e |f you're like the typical person, you completely regrow your fingernails once every four and a half months. * Financial statistics show that 1 percent of the population in the United States owns more than one-third of the country's wealth. * In the 17th century, a Frenchman opened a coffee shop in London and sold chocolate, newly imported from the Americas, for 10 to 15 shillings a pound. That may not sound like much until you learn that at the time, the going price of a pound of gold was 20 to 30 shillings. * Some species of lizards can lay many clutches of eggs over the course of a number of years after having mated only once. * Way back in 1879, the Cincinnati Gazette predicted that the game of baseball had “run its course.” * |f you're a fan of fishing, here's a cautionary tale regarding the weather: A 48-year-old Colombian man named Felipe Ortiz decided (for reasons unknown) to go out fishing in a raging storm. He cast his line into a strong wind, but the line blew back and caused the baited hook to lodge in his throat, killing him. * You probably have never heard of the affliction once known as “boanthropy,” but evidently in the 1800s a man thinking he was an ox was common enough to require its own word. * In the past 30 years, the size of the average American home has increased by nearly two-thirds. Thought for the day: “Some people with great virtues are dis- agreeable, while others with great vices are delightful.” - Francois, duc de La Rochefoucauld Richard L. Connor PUBLISHER 829-7202 rconnor@timesleader.com 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 EDITORIAL THIS WEEK IN THE BACK MOUNTAIN EW SUBMITTED PHOTO Sunday, March 1, 2009 Jane Tomkinson, of Dallas, took this picture of the "Barnegat Light” lighthouse while on vaca- tion at Long Beach Island, New Jersey. Long Beach Island is one of Jane's favorite vacation spots and climbing her way to the top of the lighthouse is always the be i and most memorable part of h summer vacation. Do you have a photograph that is so awesome that you'd like to share it with others? Have you been on vacation and came back with not only unforgettable me- mories, but great photos? Do you have a great shot of your Kids, of your pet, of your house? If you have a photograph you think is worth sharing with other Dallas Post readers, send it to us and we'll publish it in our “This Week in the Back Mountain” space. ) You can e-mail the photo, in JPEG format, to news@mydallas- post.com or mail it to us at: The Dallas Post, 15 N. Main St., Wilkes- Barre, PA 18711. 1989- 20 YEARS AGO There is a small group of peo- ple who are extremely con- . cerned about the condition of Harvey’s Lake and they are do- ing everything in their power to make it better. This group is the Harvey's Lake Envi- ronmental Advisory Council YESTERDAY dents. Bor- ough Coun- cilman David Abod and Richard ~ Boice serve as co-chairmen for the group, which also includes Linda Wilson, Philip Conrad, Bruce Hanson, Georgine Petros- kas and Mike Shisko. According to Abod, the long- range goal of the group is to find a permanent cure for the pollu- tion problem in the lake. Sunset Beach will remain closed to the public unless Har- vey’s Lake Borough builds a fa- cility which provides swimmers with restrooms, showers, drink- ing water and a changing room. That announcement was made at last Tuesday’s council meet- ing after council received a letter signed by Senator Charles Lem- mond, informing them of the re- quirements. In the past, swimmers at the beach were able to use the res- trooms at Joe’s Grotto, but since that establishment burned down several months ago, that will not be the case this year. A referendum will be placed on the ballot for the upcoming primary election in May in order to learn about how Harveys Lake residents feel about the beach project. Shoppers will find the en- larged and remodeled Weis Mar- ket in Dallas ready for their carts this week. The store, which had been undergoing renovations since last fall, began a re-open- ing celebration Tuesday. The store has been expanded from 26,000 square feet to 37,000 and every department has grown. In addition, several new departments and features have been added. They include a fresh fish service counter, a salad bar, a hot soup bar featuring dai- ly specials, a flower shop, and a Colonial Bake Shop. 1979 — 30 YEARS AGO “You're going to get your new school, by hook or crook.” These were the angry words of a Har- vey’s Lake Taxpayers Associ- ation official to a Lake-Lehman school administrator early Sat- urday morning while firemen battled the blaze which de- stroyed Lake Elementary School. It was just one instance of many insinuations of arson in the fire which destroyed the 50- year old school. The school was condemned earlier this year by officials of the state department of labor and industry and was to be replaced by a new building which was extensively criticized as being too costly by taxpayer groups. Harvey's Lake Women’s Ser- vice Club announced winners of the poster contest held at Lake Elementary School for students in grades one to five. Winners of the contest, in which “litter” was the theme, were: Tammy Thorne, Brian Traver, Lori May, David Korbeil, Ivor Williams, Colleen Mooney, Jon Weber and Chris Kukosky. Tracey Slocum, of Lake-Leh- man, was hamed the District II Tournament’s “Outstanding Wrestler” on Saturday at Lake- Lehman High School, in a vote by the coaches of participating teams. Lake-Lehman captured two titles in the PIAA District II Junior High Wrestling Tourna- ment. Slocum captured the 120 pound class and Don Benza won the 155 pound class. 1969 —- 40 YEARS AGO The Junior Class of Dallas Se- nior High School will present its annual class play at the high school auditorium later this month. Donald F. Hopkins is di- recting “I Remember Mama,” as- sisted by Robert Bauman, stu- dent director, and Nancy Hughes, stage manager. Mem- bers of the cast are: Debbie Fad- er, Dave Ratcliffe, Ernie Gelb, Linda Colovas, Judy Allen, Sue Owens, Scott Saffian, Elaine Friedman, Debbie Kapral, Bill Guyett, Chris Rubino, John Ha- rowitz, Virginai Jenkins, Mi- chael Breakstone, Sharon Mus- to, Curtis Britt, Carol Shaskin, Laura Menzel, Duane Sprau, Debbie Anderson and Debbie Hartman. Three Dallas School District elementary students were among the Wyoming Valley Mo- tor Club and Wilkes-Barre Kiwa- nis sponsored safety poster con- test winners. Clare McCarthy was second place winner, while Dottie Anthony and GaleYoung received honorable mention. Gate of Heaven School, Dal- las, was crowned Valley League Champs (basketball) recently, having gone undefeated in 14 straight league games. Members of the team are Ed Onzik, Jack Wolensky, Tim Fannick, Joe Canfield, Pat Delaney, Tom Kup- stas, Bud David, Dan Nulton, Charles Noon, John Yenason and Kevin Popson. 1959 - 50 YEARS AGO Disque Funeral Home was the first half championship team of the Back Mountain Neighbor- hood Bowling league. The team took first place with 46 points and had the highest single game of 903 and the highest total pins of 2603. Al Scheckler was high- est individual in the league with a single game of 225. Members of the Disque team are: Richard Disque, William Allabaugh, Al Scheckler, Jack Yanik, William Cooper and Nick Buynak. Yul Brynner and Claire Bloom were featured in “The Bucca- neer” at the Himmler Theater, Dallas. 1949 - 60 YEARS AGO Two cousins were born in the Kozemchak family within fifteen minutes on Sunday. The new ar- rivals are Karen Kozemchak, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ignati- us Kozemchak and David Ko- zemchak, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Kozemchak. Karen was born at Nesbitt Hospital ‘® weighed seven pounds. Davilgg nine pound at birth, was born at Nesbitt Memorial Hospital. Movies playing at the Shaver Theater, Shavertown, included “Paleface” starring Bob Hope and Jane Russell; “Feudin, Fuss- in and Fightin” starring Marjorie Main, Donald O’Connor and Per- cy Kilbride; and “The Crusades” starring Loretta Young, Ian Keith and Henry Wilcoxon. At the Himmler Theater, Dallas, June Allyson and Judy Garland were featured in “Words and Mu- sic.” 1939 — 70 YEARS AGO In the face of steadily dimin- ough- oounty, the growing rural-suburban re- gion about Dallas continued dur- ing the last twelve months to register gains in the value of its real estate. Civic leaders anxious for the development of the Dal- las suburban area hailed the new assessment figures as indisputa- ble evidence that this is the fas- test-growing and most promis- ing section of Luzerne County. Tom Dropchinski of Lehman, who won his first ring encounter at South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, on Monday night, learned to fight by punching a bag in his father’s barn at Le man. “Nobody taught me,” ; rangy, muscular youth explains. “I just thought I'd like to box, so I put up a bag in the barn. You know, I didn’t sign up for the fight until Saturday. That gave me two days to train.” Movies playing at the Himm- ler Theater in Dallas included “Submarine Patrol” starring Luise Rainier; “Girls On Proba- tion” starring Ronald Reagan; and “Stand Up And Fight” star- ring Wallace Berry and Robert Taylor. Information for “Only Yester- day” is taken from past issues of The Dadllas Post, which is 120 vears old. The information is printed here exactly as # ap- peared in the newspaper vears ago. “DO YOU THINK THE PLEA AGREEMENT MADE “I think the “No, not Whe “They'v sentence was | they were sup- | messed up |, fair. He (Judge | posed to up- kids’ lives for- Ciavarella) was fair to me. | hope it doesn't hurt his career too much.” Anne Higgins Chase hold morals.” Lauren Lipski ever, so it's not enough.” Cheryl Dragon Lehman Lehman BY THE LUZERNE COUNTY JUDGES IS FAIR?" “They were let | “I think they got prefer- off very eas- — Ea “No, they should've got- ily.” ential treat- ten more than Cathy carter | Ment.” what they Sweet Valley wayne McRoy | Were given.” Harveys Lake . Gil Barber Dallas
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