PAGE 4 EDITORIAL Sunday, June 28, 2009 Shuttle to auction offered Auction excitement and sum- mer reading are making the Back Mountain Memorial Library the place to be this summer! The 63rd Annual Back Moun- tain Memorial Library Auction will be held July 9,10,11and 12 on the library grounds. The booths will open each day at 4 p.m. with nightly auction bidding begin- ning at 6 p.m. It is only two weeks away, so make plans now to at- tend! The Emanuel Bus Line will provide free continuous shuttle service to the auction grounds from the vacant lot, adjacent to the Dallas Shopping Center (near Senator Lisa Baker’s of- fice). Shuttle service will be avail- able beginning around 5 p.m. each night of the auction. Bookshop temporarily closed Also, a reminder that the Slightly Read Bookshop is now temporarily closed to prepare for the auction but will be open (in- cluding the popular Used Book Tent!) each night of the auction. After the auction, beginning on Saturday, July 18, the Slightly Read Bookshop will only be open on Saturdays during the summer. Its hours on Saturdays will also temporarily change to 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Limited library hours The library will be open for limited hours (from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) on Thursday, July 9; Friday, July 10; and Saturday, July 11. Regular hours will resume on Monday, July 13. Watercolor program The next presentation in our “Be Creative @ Your Library” Summer Reading Program will be “Watercolor with Jill” from 4 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30. Watch Jill Vanderhook of Dallas create a watercolor masterpiece after which children may try their hand at painting their own watercolor. Pre-registration is re- quired by calling the library at 675-1182. Reading groups Parents are reminded that the first meeting of both the Donuts and Discussion group and the Young Adults Book Discussion will be at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 29. : The group’s second meeting will be held on Monday, July 13. The second selected book for the Donuts & Discussion group is “Forty Acres and Maybe a Mule” by Harriette Robinet. The second selected book for the Young Adult group is “An Abundance of Katherines” by John Green. Also, our Relax and Read pro- gram for ages 12 to 18 will run from June 15 to August 13. This is a reading and reviewing summer reading program for teens who love to write. These teens may read books of their own choosing and write short reviews of these books. Please call the library at 675- 1182 to register for any of these programs. Whiter feels ordinance is unfair Dear Editor: This message is in response to a very controversial issue that has divided my family with neighbors and township officials and, finally, our legal system. I have been through numerous township meetings and magist- rate hearings regarding the pur- chase and operation of an out- door wood/coal furnace in Sha- vertown. After my home was flooded a third time, I sought help from Kingston Township’s Road and Bridge Department regarding the runoff and flooding condition in front of my home and how it affected sump pumps from work- ing properly. I was concerned about my basement being flood- ed again. I applied for and was ap- proved for a FEMA loan to re- place my furnace and to regrade my property to redirect the water flow away from my basement. After consulting with Kingston Township's zoning officer, I was given approval to install a wood/ coal outdoor furnace to supply heat and hot water to my home. Having burned wood and coal in the past and having been told by the zoning officer that Kingston Township is a wood/coal burn- ing community, I felt this would not be a problem. Kingston Township supervi- sors passed an ordinance against such furnaces after I was given permission to install this outdoor furnace. I have presented town- ship officials and Judge Peter Paul Olshefski a settlement pro- posal, only to have the Luzerne County Court order this unit shutdown. All operations have ceased, as directed by the court system. Kingston Township supervi- sors have claimed they are ex- empt from any liability. This is truly not fair. Ed Gryskevicz Lehigh Street, Shavertown New books are added to library shelves The following new books have been added to the shelves at the Back Mountain Memorial Li- brary, 96 Huntsville Rd., Dallas, for June 2009: EXPRESS (1 WEEK) “Matters of the Heart” by Da- nielle Steel, “Medusa” by Clive Cussler and “The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie” by Alan Bradley FICTION “Matters of the Heart” by Da- nielle Steel, “Medusa” by Clive Cussler, “Netherland” by Joseph O’Neill, “A Rogue of My Own” by Johanna Lindsey, “The Language of Bees” by Laurie R. King, “Oh, Johnny” by James Lehrer, “The Forgotten Garden” by Kate Mor- ton, “Turn Coat” by Jim Butcher and “Thanks for the Memories” by Cecelia Ahern STORY COLLECTION “My Father’s Tears and Other Stories” by John Updike REFERENCE “The Nineties in America” BOOKS ON CD “The Scarecrow” by Michael Connelly, “Paul Newman” by Shawn Levy, “204 Rosewood Lane” by Debbie Macomber and “NPR Road Trip: Roadside At- tractions YOUNG ADULT “The Devil's Paintbox” by Vic- toria McKernan and “Peace, Love and Baby Ducks” by Lauren Myr- acle MP3 PLAYAWAYS “Extreme Measures” by Vince Flynn, “Heat Lightning” by John Sandford, “Just After Sunset” by Stephen King, “The Given Day” by Dennis Lehane, “Exit Music” by Ian Rankin, “The Hour I First Believed” by Wally Lamb, “A Li- on Among Men” by Gregory Ma- guire, “A Most Wanted Man” by John LeCarre, “The World Ac- cording to Bertie” by Alexander McCall Smith and “Tried by War” by James M. McPherson SPECIAL DONATIONS The following books have been donated by Daddow-Isaacs Post 672 American Legion: “A Dawn Like Thunder” by Robert J. Mra- zek, “Nimitz” by E.B. Potter, “How They Won the War in the Pacific” by Edwin P. Hoyt and “The Legend Awakes” by Geor- gia Anne Butler, donated by the author Three-year-old Alese Ritts is singin’ in the rain - and jumpin’ in a puddle - Worthington Road, Shavertown. x se SHARE YOUR PICTURES WITH OUR READERS 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 memories, 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@mydallaspost.com or mail it to us at: The Dallas Post, 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 1871l. UNTAIN SUBMITTED PHOTO in this photo. Alese is the daughter of Rick and Aprile Ritts, of 1939 — 70 YEARS AGO Movies playing at the Himm- ler Theater, Dallas, included “Broadway Serenade” starring Jeanette MacDonald; “Blondie Meets The Boss” starring Penny Singleton; “Mexicali Rose” star- ring Gene Autry; and “The Har- dys Ride High” star- ring Mickey Rooney. Stray rifle bullets were a subject of concern in Dallas and nearby communities this week. A child on Main Street narrowly escaped being hit when a bullet passed through a window six inches from her head; a Daven- port Street family was forced to flee from their front porch when bullets came whizzing by; and an Exeter youth was hit in the leg by a .22 caliber bullet as he walk- ed in a field near Eatonville. Members of Dallas Borough council say that there is an ordi- nance providing a fine for the use of fire arms within the borough and in the vicinity of homes. It is thought that the bullets fired in Dallas came from distance ap- parently fired by boys or children firing at a mark or from small cal- iber guns handled carelessly by older persons. YESTERDAY 1949 - 60 YEARS AGO Lutheran League Choir of Saint Paul's Lutheran Church, Shavertown, made its debut at Sunday morning services. Orga- nized and directed by Mrs. Paul Winter, the beauty of the young people’s voices was made evi- dent in their initial offering, “All Thy Works Shall Praise Thee.” With only three rehearsals, the choir gave an excellent presenta- tion. They were accompanied by Mrs. Winter. Members are: Peg- gy Malkemes, Gail Woolbert, Barbara Malkemes, Dorothy Winter, Elizabeth Dierolf, Barba- ra Franklin, Fred Malkemes. Jr., James Owens and Billy Winter. Dallas Kiwanis Women’s Club will hold a Mother and Daughter Banquet at Irem Temple Coun- try Club on Wednesday evening. Committee in charge of the affair is comprised of Mrs. David Jo- seph, Mrs. Clyde Cooper, Mrs. Charles Smith and Mrs. Sher- man Harter. Movies playing at the Shaver Theater, Shavertwon, included “Family Honeymoon” starring Fred MacMurray and Claudette Colbert; “Fury at Furnace Creek” starring Victor Mature and Glenn Langan; and “Command Decision” starring Clark Gable, Brian Donlevy and Van Johnson. 1959 —- 50 YEARS AGO There could have been no more popular award than the coin-word check that went to Mrs. Maude Gregg of Fernbrook for last week’s coin-word puzzle solution. Everybody knows Mrs. Gregg and admires the lovely knitting and crocheting that she does to occupy her spare time. Mrs. Gregg is eighty years old. She says she expects to put the $825 from the Wilkes-Barre Pub- lishing Company in the bank for her old age. Dallas Taxi Company began operating this week on a twenty- four hour a day basis serving the public with a fine, shiny Cadillac limousine and a new specially built Plymouth taxi purchased from Duke Isaacs. Drivers will be Ralph Garris, Ray Elston and Tiny Gould. They have asked that those par- ents who plan to use the service this fall for school pupils in lieu of car pools, be sure to discuss their transportation problems with them now as there is appar- ently a big demand for pupil ser- vice here. Saint Theresa’s Crusaders, 1959 champions of the George Shupp Bowling League, won its title when it edged Casterline Hauling in a playoff between first and second half winners. Mem- bers of the winning team are: Joe Harris, Jim Lohman, Nick Toma- sak, Joe Bogdon, Ed Carey and Rev, Francis Brennan. 1969 — 40 YEARS AGO A local housewife won the 20 inch color TV offered as first prize by Trucksville Fire Compa- ny at their recent fair. Mrs. Elea- nor Hardisky of Dallas captured the portable TV and Roman Thomasure, the Polaroid cam- era. Youngsters from the Back Mountain learned many valua- ble lessons in basketball and swimming as King’s College held its first annual sports clinic last week in the college gym, Wilkes-Barre. Participants in- cluded Jay Miller, Joe Canfield, Larry Brown, Kevin Popson, Tim Kaye, Rob Goeringer, Bob Wallace, John LaBerge and Bob Menzel. Several local Girl Scouts re- cently gathered to make “swaps” for D’Anne Cooper to take to the in-gathering which she will at- tend at Cuernavaca, Mexico in July. Those who helped D’Anne were: Michele Masoner, Coleen Gries, Eileen Sherman and April Chamberlain. 1979 — 30 YEARS AGO Installation of incoming offi- cers took place at the Harvey's Lake Lions Club annual installa- tion dinner. New officers in- clude: William Megargel, presi- dent; Thomas Yoniski, Jr., first vice president; Edward Kanasky, second vice president; Charles Batka, secretary; Frank Bialo- gowicz, financial secretary; and Thomas Smith, Charles Gordon and Michael Casey, directors. Nine pre-nursery school stu- dents at Sandy Beach recently received their diplomas. They are: Matty Cadwalader, Charlie Gordon, Heather Ruger, George Kocher, Howie Whipple, Kristin Davis, Brigitte Scott, Eddie Sha- mus and Sherry Newell. Seventeen boys and girls of Saint Francis X. Cabrini R.C. Church, Carverton, received first Holy Communion at a spe- cial mass celebrated by Rev. Fa- ther Thomas Croghan. Receiv- ing were: David Haas, Chris- topher Lusheski, Sean Kerpov- ich, Edward Germick, Sandy : Corcoran, Susan Wells, Lau- , rence Stearn, Kimberly Hodle, Cathy Hodle, Eric Miles, Pamela Baseski, Bertha Hodle, Michael * Dzanko, Ray Conrad, Michael ; Hodle, Kurt Lupinski and Ralph Rostock. 1989 — 20 YEARS AGO The Dallas Area Federated Women’s Club recently held: their monthly meeting at the Castle Inn, Dallas. Kathy Wega, president, presidéd. Three new members were introduced at the meeting: Faye Richardson, Sha- vertown; Mariellen Mosco, Dal- las; and Jean Purcell, Dallas. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Stu- dent Government Association honored Tish Crahall, head of | student health services, at an awards ceremony held recently | at the campus in Lehman. Cra- | hall was presented with the Out- | standing Advisor Award which | organizaes a student organiza- tion advisor who has consistent- ly performed above the call of duty. Mrs. Crahall, a Shavertown resident, was lauded as an ideal role model who was aware of the needs of students and encour- aged them to take responsibility and show initiative in running an organization. Daniel Marascio, Leah Ros- tock and Stanley Chmura, all first grade students from Leh- man-Jackson Elementary School, were winners in a poster contest held in conjunction with | the “Smoke-Free Class of 2000” program. Each child received a “Smoke-Free Class of 2000” t- shirt and a $10 gift certificate to Stroud’s. Information for “Only Yester- day” 1s taken from past issues of The Dallas Post, which is 120 vears old. The information is printed here exactly as it ap- peared in the newspaper vears ago. | Richard L. Connor PUBLISHER 829-7202 rconnor@timesleader.com The Dallas Post www.mydallaspost.com Community Newspaper Group THE TIMES LEADER 15 N. 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