1 ill PAGE 6 EDITORIAL Sunday, November 8, 2009 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 New books on library shelves The following new books have been added to the shelves of the Back Mountain Memorial Li- brary, 96 Huntsville Rd., Dallas, for the month of November 2009: EXPRESS (1 WEEK) “Southern Lights” by Danielle Steel, “The Scarpetta Factor” by Patricia Cornwell, “Once in a Blue Moon” by Eileen Goudge, “The Monster in the Box” by Ruth Rendell, “Breaking the Rules” by Barbara Bradford Tay- lor, “Nine Dragons” by Michael Connelly, “Thirteen and One- Half” by Nevada Barr, “Neces- sary as Blood” by Deborah Crom- bie, “The Christmas List” by Ri- chard Paul Evans,“A Christmas Promise” by Anne Perry, “True Blue” by David Baldacci, “Last Night in Twisted River” by John Irving and “Blood Game” by Iris Johansen FICTION “Southern Lights” by Danielle Steel, “The Scarpetta Factor” by Patricia Cornwell, “Once in a Blue Moon” by Eileen Goudge, “Breaking the Rules” by Barbara Bradford Taylor, “Nine Dragons” by Michael Connelly, “Thirteen and One-Half” by Nevada Barr, “Necessary as Blood” by Deborah Crombie, “A Christmas Promise” by Anne Perry, “True Blue” by David Baldacci, “Last Night in Twisted River” by John Irving, “Angel Time” by Anne Rice, “Un- seen Academicals” by Terry Pratchett, “The Christmas List” by Richard Paul Evans, “Blood Game” by Iris Johansen, “The Vintage Caper” by Peter Mayle, “Whack ‘n’ Roll” by Gail Oust and “A Gate at the Stairs” by Lorrie Moore NONFICTION “Culture of Corruption” by Mi- chelle Malkin MYSTERY “The Monster in the Box” by Ruth Rendell, “Purses and Poi- sons” by Dorothy Howell, “Cream Puff Murder” by Joanne Fluke, “Plum Pudding Murder” by Joanne Fluke, “Aunt Dimity Slays the Dragon” by Nancy Ath- erton and “Merry, Merry Ghost” by Carolyn G. Hart BIOGRAPHY “Traveling with Pomegra- nates” by Sue Monk Kidd and “Official Book Club Selection: A Memoir According to Kathy Grif- fin” by Kathy Griffin LARGE PRINT FICTION “The Christmas Cookie Club” by Ann Pearlman YOUNG ADULT “Catching Fire” by Suzanne Collins and “Solace of the Road” by Siobhan Dowd SPECIAL DONATIONS “Hush, Hush” by Becca Fitzpa- trick, presented by FALLENAR- CHANGEL.com (Hush, Hush Fan Site) Reader thankful for support at Cleary Scholarship fundraiser Dear Editor: A trap shoot was held at the Irem Temple Gun Club on Sun- day, Oct. 25, as a fundraiser for the 1st Lt. Michael J. Cleary Scholarship Fund which provides a scholarship to a graduating se- nior from Dallas High School each year. The participants in and spon- sors of the event helped to make the day a tremendous success and I would like to express my gratitude to them. Thank you to the Irem Temple Country Club for hosting and sponsoring the event. The gentle- men from the Irem Temple Gun Club Committee, including Ed Reese, Chris Reese, Mike Hawk, Welly Lord, Fred Williams, Rich Brown, Ray Toney and Keith Bicking, volunteered their time and energy to make the event run smoothly andga fun day for all who attended. Thanks to our two primary sponsors, Dallas Sporting Goods and Northeastern Eye Institute, for their generosity. Additionally, a thank you goes to the more than 15 area business- es that provided the funding, prizes and food for the day. With- out the support of these local groups and businesses, the trap shoot would not have been so successful. Finally, I would like to thank the over 50 participants who came out to shoot. Their contri- butions will help to provide a scholarship to a senior from Dal- las High School in memory and honor of 1st Lt. Michael J. Cleary. Congratulations to the win- ners and thanks again to all who attended. Marcus Sowcik YOUR SPACE CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK/ FOR THE DALLAS POST The first snow fall of the year fell on Adirondack chairs on Friendship Hill in Dallas. SHARE YOUR PICTURES L WITLU AID Dranrnont S WITH OUR READERS “YOUR SPACE" is reserved specifically for Dallas Post readers who have something they'd like to share with fellow readers. Submitted items may include photos or short stories and should be sent via e-mail at news@mydallaspost.com, by fax at 675-3650 or by mail to The Dallas Post, 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711. Information must include the submitting person's name, address and a telephone number in the event we have questions. Readers wishing to have their photos returned should include a self-address/stamped envelope. Items will be published in the order in which they are reserved. The editor of The Dallas Post reserves the right to reject any items submitted for publication. 1989 - 20 YEARS AGO The Harvey's Lake Yacht Club recently held its annual “Cups and Flags” ceremony in which trophies were presented to the winners of the club’s various sail- ing categories. The John @urtis Trophy, first place, went to Jack Barnes and crew, Char- yn les Wasse- rott. Second place, the Trucken- miller Tro- phy, went to Joan Williams and Jane Harter, crew. Third place, the John Pie- pon Award, was won by Dr. Lane Giddings and crew, Linda Schall. Bob Bossart of Dallas Town- ship, was installed as president of the Kiwanis Club of Dallas, during the club’s meeting in Oc- tober at Irem Temple Country Club. Also installed were vice president Charles Kishbaugh, treasurer Cliff Parker and secre- tary James Ward. Dallas Senior High School peer Helpers Program is in its third season of assisting the younger and new students in the school. They assist other stu- dents with drug problems, curri- culum problems and act as a sup- port system for new students during adjustment time. Some of the Peer Helpers are: Amy Ko- walski, Kristin Hardisky, Mark Labbate, Jennifer Rosentel, Ma- ry Lou Baines, Kelly Cleary, Amy Nazdan, Derek Petrini, Sam Jayne, Peter Selenski, Steve Ol- iver, Molly Connolly, Emery Yur- ko, Keith McDonald, Martin Al- lison and Joseph Hudacek. 1979 - 30 YEARS AGO Seven students from Dallas Area High School were among those who participated in a spe- cial drafting seminar held at Penn State Wilkes-Barre. Partici- pating were: Thomas Wisnieski, Patrick Bartorillo, Dave Diefen- dorfer, Drew Fitch, Andy Krivak, YESTERDAY Brad Gerstein and Richard Roll- man. Miss Hilary Maslow, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Maslow, Sutton Road, Shavertown, was named Wyoming Seminary Homecoming Queen in ceremo- nies held last Saturday during halftime of the Seminary foot- ball game. Maslow was crowned by 1978 queen Miss Becky Smith, also of Dallas. Dallas Fire and Ambulance Auxiliary installed officers at the organization’s recent meeting at the Castle inn, Dallas. New offi- cers of the group are: Emily Burns, president; Janette Griev- es, vice president; Naomi Ward, treasurer; Karen Spudis, secreta- ry; and Judy Shaffer, Blodwen Shaffer, Sandy Sheehan and Fran Dierolf, directors. 1969 — 40 YEARS AGO Member of the Shavertown Branch of the Nesbitt Memorial Hospital's Women’s Auxiliary met recently at the home of gen- eral chairman, Mrs. James Mal- kames, College Manor, Dallas, to plan the group’s seventh an- nual Holiday Fair. Chairmen for the event are: Mrs. Charles Perkins, cochair- man; Mrs. Harold Shappelle, Mrs. Abram Nesbitt II, Mrs. Sheldon Evans, Mrs. Leon Bei- sel, Mrs. William A. Thomas, Mrs. Richard Crompton, Mrs. W.H. Derolf, Mrs. Leslie Carter, Mrs. Charles Maxwell, Mrs. Wal- ter Boehme, Mrs. Fred Eck and Mrs. Walter Shaver. Joseph Morton, cubmaster of Pack 281, Dallas, gave the wel- coming address and conducted an awards ceremony at the meet- ing last Friday. During the Webe- los ceremony, two year pins were given to Keith Amershek, John Kessler, Sterling Machell, Jeff Carter, Dan Albert, Paul Yarnell and Mark Johnson. 1959 —- 50 YEARS AGO It has been announced that club members will act as stew- ards for the All-Breed Dog Show and Obedience Trials sponsored by the Back Mountain Kennel Club Saturday at Kingston Ar- mory. Club members who will par- ticipate as stewards are: Mrs. Mary Louise Post, Mrs. Williams Wicks, Mrs. H.E. Edwards, Mrs. Robert Jewell, Mrs. Ted Kaye, Mrs. Stanley Brockman, Mrs. A. Lee Stewart, Mrs. Milton Frank, Robert Jewell, Rev. Duane Col- lins, Ted Kaye and H.E. Ed- wards. Back Mountain Branch YM- CA held a hayride and wiener roast on Saturday at Mohawk Riding Academy, Harvey’s Lake. Despite the downpour of rain, an enjoyable time was had by all. Some of the boys and girls who participated in the festivi- ties are Jimmy Brown, Barbara Brown, Bill Pace, Al Pace, Barry Kleppinger, Barry Markowitz, Carol Montross, Art Miller, Wayne Sproul, David Ash, Bob Griffith, Larry Spaciano, Mark Spaciano, Carol Pickett, Ruth Tinsley and Sue Davis. 1949 - 60 YEARS AGO Brownie Scouts of Shaver- town enjoyed a hike to the home of Mrs. Joseph Monko recently where slides, swings and a mer- ry-go-round delighted their hearts. Hikers were Carol In- man, Beverly Kintzer, Brenda Mannear, Marie Walgren, Betty Chappel, Joyce Hirleman, Mary Emily White, Maureen Edwards, Pauline Mock, Diane McDonald, Bonnie Jenkins, Mary Arnt, Pat- sy McMillan, Sharon Butler, Ka- ren Monko, Joan Jourdan, Penny Rose, Evelyn Frantz, Penny Laucks, Ann Marie Faulls, Sand- ra Lee, Lois Burnaford, Kay Jack- son, Charlene Mannear, Diane Griffith, Joyce Fiske, Mary Ruth Andrew, Roberta Oldershaw, Doris Joyce Whipp, Barbara Bicking and Beverly Hoover. Reversing the Liquor Control Board, Judge Frank L. Pinola on Friday ordered a club liquor L- cense granted to Daddow-Isaacs Post American Legion for its proposed new home at Castle Inn on the Harvey’s Lake High- way in Dallas Township. The Li- quor Control Board had prevjgs ously refused to grant a licen because Dallas Township, with a quota of three licenses, has in ef- fect ten licenses of the type counted against the quota. Wyoming Valley Old Ladies’ Home will celebrate its seventy- fifth birthday anniversary later this month when it holds its an- nual Donation Day and Tea Par- ty. The Home, which is a private enterprise and depends for sup- port upon its endowment, makes only one public appeal a year when it asks friends to con- tribute money, cola, canned foods and groceries. Among the forty women liv- ing at the home now are Mrs. Be- ssie Gibbs and Miss Flora Brown of Dallas and Miss Grace and Miss Laura White of Trucksville. 1939 - 70 YEARS AGO Movies playing at the Himm- ler Theater, Dallas, included “Lady of the Tropics” starring Robert Taylor and Heddy La- mar; “They All Come Out” star- ring Rita Johnson; “Good Girls Go To Paris” starring Joan Blon- dell and “Stanley and Living- ston” starring Spencer Tracy. Nine-year old Nancy Hislop was voted the “prettiest girl” at the Halloween Party of Dallas Borough Parent Teacher Associ- ation in the high school las week. Mrs. Irene Monk wa chairman of the affair. The best costume prize was awarded to Irene Blessing and the most orig- inal to Jean Monk. The Senior Class of Dallas High School has elected the fol- lowing officers: Alfred Davis, president; Helen Sullivan, vice president; Rhoda Thomas, sec- retary; and Loren Fiske, treasur- er. Information for “Only Yester- day” is taken from past issues of The Dallas Post which 1s 120 vears old. The wmformation is printed here exactly as # ap- peared in the newspaper vears ago. “I'm not sure; it's too hard a question to an- swer.” Sophia Soifer Shavertown LI... ~ “To support the troops in Iraq or any veteran who fought in a war." Mike Minsavage Shavertown “In honor of the sol- diers who have fought for our freedom.” Kyra Grzymski Shavertown "WHY DO WE CELEBRATE VETERANS DAY?" “We honor people who died in any war.” Grace Butler Dallas EE BU “To honor the people that fought in the wars.” Brian Orbin Lehman “Because the men in the Army save peo- ples’ lives." Alex Magdalinski Shavertown
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