PAGE 4 EDITORIAL Sunday, July 12, 2009 Auction excitement slows As auction excitement be- gins to slow down and success- ful bidders are now placing new found “treasures” in their homes, the Back Mountain Me- morial Library is getting ready for its annual Farmer’s Market. Residents have been awaiting the return of the local farmers with their fresh produce and other homemade offerings. This annual event will open on Saturday, July 18, and will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays until September 26. Summer reading program The “Be Creative @ Your Li- brary” summer reading pro- gram has been in full swing for several weeks now with more upcoming programs scheduled to encourage children with even more ways to have fun. The following programs all require pre-registration by call- ing the library at 675-1182: e Nature Wonders with Kathy Kelchner — Wednesday, July 15, 2 to 3 p.m. (Please bring a blanket or lawn chair to this event). Learn about the creative wonders of - nature with Kathy Kelchner, the Environmental Educator of Frances Slocum State Park. e Latin Dancing with the La Nota Dancers” - Thursday July 23, 2 to 3 p.m. If you love “Dancing with the Stars,” come see how young dancers learn the art of Latin dance and then join in the fun! Summer reading participa- nts who have already read their eight books may come to the Children’s Room of the library to receive their “Special Prize.” Donuts & Discussion group A reminder that the next Do- nuts & Discussion group will meet on July 13 at which time group members will discuss the book: “Forty Acres and Maybe a Mule” by Harriette Robinet. The group’s next meeting will be on July 27, at which time the book, “Rules” by Cynthia Lord, will be dis- cussed. The second meeting will be on Monday, July 13, at which time the group will discuss “Forty Acres and Maybe a Mule” by Harriette Robinet. Young adult group The Young Adult book dis- cussion group will also meet on July 13 to discuss the book: “An Abundance of Katherines” by John Green. That group’s next meeting will be on July 27, at which time the book, “Ink- death” by Cornelia Funke, will be discussed. The second selected book for the Young Adult group, “An Abundance of Katherines” by John Green, will be discussed when the group meets again on Monday, July 13. Relax and Read Also, our Relax and Read program for ages 12-18 will run from June 15-August 13. This is a reading and reviewing sum- mer reading program for teens who love to write. These teens may read books of their own choosing and write short re- views of these books. Slightly Read Bookshop After the auction, beginning on Saturday July 18, the Slight- ly Read Bookshop will only be open from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays during the sum- mer. ARMY FIGURES DISPLAYED AT LIBRARY SUBMITTED PHIOTO The July display at the Back Mountain Memorial Library was Adam Martin's collection of army figures. The son of Vic- toria and Stephen Martin of Dallas, Adam is 9 years old and attends Evans Falls Elementary School. He has been collect- ing army figures for the past three years and first became interested in them when his mother, Victoria, bought him a collection at Traver's Auction. Adam's favorite pieces are the metal army men because they are old and made in England. He says he also likes the army vehicles. Adam received most of his collectibles as gifts. 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 Dotty Martin EDITOR 970-7440 dmartin@mydallaspost.com Christie Delicati ADVERTISING 970-7111 cdelicati@timesleader.com THIS WEEK IN THE BACK MOUNTAIN SUBMITTED PHOTO Deno Pantelakos, of Idlewood Drive in Dallas, calls this work, “The Church by the Falls.” The church, located directly across from the Hickory Run Park office, is one of the few remaining structures in the old village of Hickory Run. 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. — 1989 - 20 YEARS AGO Gigi Caffrey Wolensky, of Trucksville, a teacher at the Gen- esis School, has been named Em- ployee of the Month for June at First Hospital Wyoming Valley. The Genesis School provides educational services for the chil- dren and adolescent inpatients at the Dana Street facili- ty. An em- ployee of First Hospi- tal since 1985, Ms. Wolensky is being rec- ognized for her outstanding teaching and communication skills, displayed both in the classroom and as part of a multi- disciplinary treatment team. Leo A. Corbett, of Trucksville, an engineering professor at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, was one of 16 faculty of the Penn State College of Engineering to receive an award for outstanding teaching, research or advising at end-of-year ceremonies in Uni- versity Park. Professor Corbett received an award designated for faculty who have shown out- standing dedication to advising student or student groups. The awards were sponsored by the Penn State Engineering Society. “Volunteers Light Up Our Lives” was the theme of the re- cent Volunteer Recognition Lun- cheon at the Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas. The center’s 120 adult volunteers donated over 12,000 hours of service to resi- dents during the past year in 19 different placements. Five-year volunteers who received special recognition were Eleanor Cra- gle, Myrtle Coolbaugh, Jose- phine Bonham, Marcella Birk- beck, Mazie Mazar, Glenne Will- son, Doris McCain, Helen Fronc- zek, Helen Mondulick, Cecilia Steinard and Louise Frantz. YESTERDAY 1979 - 30 YEARS AGO Tina Charney, of Dallas High School, was named first runner up to the queen at the Unico All- Star football game. Lake-Lehman High School cheerleaders recently attended the Stroudsburg Sports Camp where they won ribbons for spar- kle and shine, super-spirit, and overall excellence. They also re- ceived a blue ribbon for overall excellence in final competition and a red ribbon for second place for overall excellence in Grand Champion Competition. Cheer- leaders who attended the camp are: Sandy Major, Kippie Steele, Liz Mack, Tammy Fox, Ellen Ha- rabin, Judy Lavelle, Beth Don- savage, Susan Conaway, Shari Sutton, Tammy Lincoln, Jean Zaleskas, Wendy Anderson, Lori Edwards and Beth Cowart. The Our'Lady 6f Mt. Carmel Youth Group won thé first place trophy for their 4-H float in the Hunlock Creek Parade. Mem- bers of the group are: Katie, Ka- ren and Mike Stefanowicz, Rob- bie Wilson and Carrieann Koni- gas. 1969 - 40 YEARS AGO Members of the Dallas Rotary Club gathered recently at the Irem Temple Country Club to witness the induction ceremony for new officers. New officers are: Earl Phillips, president; Hanford Eckman, vice presi- dent; L.F. Kingsley, treasurer; and Willard Seaman, secretary. Dr. B. Hopkins Moses, Wilkes College Registrar, has an- nounced 265 students were eligi- ble for listing on the dean’s list for the Spring semester of the 1968-1969 academic year. Twen- ty students achieved a perfect av- erage of 4.0. For dean’s listing, a student must achieve an average of 3.25 or better. Those in the Back Mountain area appearing on the list are: Pa- tricia Bowman, Esther S. Ferrar, Ralph C. Murdock, Paul F. Phil- lips, Garry H. Williams, Louise M. Ricci, John R. Anderson, Da- vid E. Palmer, Beverly A. Pierce and Linda N. Carle. At local A&P stores, a three pound box of Tide laundry deter- gent sold for 73 cents; jumbo- size cantaloupes were three for 89 cents; fresh ground round sold for 99 cents a pound; and fresh luncheon meats (turkey, ham, roast beef, corned beef and pastrami) sold for $1.59 a pound. 1959 - 50 YEARS AGO Three large signs advertising safety on the highways have been erected in the Back Moun- tain by the efforts of Safety Club members and the local police, as- sisted by a number of service or- ganizations. Three members of the club, which is made up of Westmoreland High School stu- dents, spent many days at the school since school closed ar- ranging letters on the hillhoards. They are: Sue Kelley, Marilyn Eck and Elaine K6zemchak. The annual installation of the Dallas Rotary Anns was held at the Irem Temple Country Club Thursday night. New officers are: Mrs. Lemuel Troster, presi- dent; Mrs. John Landis, first vice president; Mrs. Jack Stanley, sec- ond vice president; Mrs. Richard Demmy, treasurer; Mrs. W.B. Je- ter, corresponding secretary; and Mrs. Stanley Hozempa, re- cording secretary. 1949 - 60 YEARS AGO One of the few remaining hamlets unspoiled by super highways, Lehman will shortly pay the price of progress. Leh- man Center, now owned by Lynn Johnston, will be razed shortly to make way for the relocation of Route 115. Wesley Moore’s Econ- omy Store will be moved 28 feet back. Further down the street in the direction of Idetown the new home of Herman Brandon and the home of Albert Evans will have to be removed. Property damages along the entire route of the relocation to its juncture with Harvey’s Lake Highway will be heavy. An umber of piano pupils of Mrs. Lillian Oliver, Sweet Valley, gave their final recital in the Charles and Mary Music Store, Wilkes-Barre. Taking part were: Robert Williams, Holly Stock, \ Jane Graham, Lucinda Gross, Nancy Valentine, Shirley Park, Faith Elaine Edwards, Alice Shortz, Gail Payne, Barbara Hir- leman, Nancy Elston, Barbara Brace, Dorothy Winter, Sandra Sprout, Patricia Ide, Evelyn Kell- er and Anne Palmer. Movies playing at the Shaver Theater, Shavertown, included “Three Godfathers” starring John Wayne and Harry Carey, Jr; “Snakepit” starring Olivia DeHaviland and Mark Stevens; and “Crazy House” starring Ol- sen and Johnson. 1939 - 70 YEARS AGO A rare dahlia, originated by A. Pezint fatri6lis French 'Hotticul- turalist, has been named for Mrs. George "'S! "Sawyer of "Church Street, Dallas, whose large gar- dens contain many of the finest flowers in this section. A picture of the “Mrs. Sawyer,” a large flower of curving form, with beautiful soft rose on silver on the reverse side, appears on the new catalogue of the Garfield Heights Dahlia Gardens. Only four of the plants, which sell for $10, have been released in the country this year. Mrs. Sawyer received a bulb of her namesake from Mr. Pezant and made several plants of { She is exhibiting one in Nay At. Park, Scranton, where the Northeastern Pennsylvania Dah- lia Society has its garden. Joseph MacVeigh of Dallas was installed as president of Wilkes-Barre Rotary Club on Tuesday at noon. Movies playing at the Himm- ler Theater, Dallas, included “She Loved A Fireman” starring Dick Forhan; “Burn Them Up O’Connor” starring Dennis O’Keefe; “Return of the Cisco Kid” starring Warner Baxter; and “Alexander Graham Bell” starring Don Ameche. Information for “Only Yester- day” is taken from past issues of The Dallas Post, which is 120 vears old. The wformation is printed here exactly as it appeared wn the newspaper years ago. “Coach Little TI “I have three | “Swimming at League. It boys, age 9,1 | Newberry and really is; | love | and 13 who at Aunt it.” play. It's got Dorothy's and Jeff Doggett | tO be playing shavertown | haseball.” baseball.” Jay Strausser Adam Sutton Dallas Dallas SUMMERTIME?" “Swimming in “Swimming in | “Eating out- my pool and side, sitting on | the pool and playing field my porch and | paddle boating hockey - yes, | working at the | on the lake even in the library with my dog.” summer.” auction.” Irene Wentzel Liz Lipski Bennie Matchett Harveys Lake Lehman Dallas («
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