PAGE 6 EDITORIAL Sunday, December 20, 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 books have been added to the collection at the Back Mountain Memorial Li- brary, 96 Huntsville Rd., Dallas, for December 2009: EXPRESS (1 WEEK) “U is for Undertow” by Sue Grafton, “Trial by Fire” by Judith A. Jance, “The Disciple” by Ste- phen Coonts, “Pursuit of Honor” by Vince Flynn and “La’s Orches- tra Saves the World” by Alexan- der McCall Smith FICTION “Trial by Fire” by Judith A. Jance, “The Disciple” by Stephen Coonts, “The Paris Vendetta” by Steve Berry, “Pursuit of Honor” by Vince Flynn, “Too Many Mur- ders” by Colleen McCullough, “The Atlantis Code” by Charles Brokaw, “La’s Orchestra Saves the World” by Alexander McCall Smith and “The Hidden Oasis” by Paul Sussman NONFICTION “Landscape Painting” by Mitchell Albala, “Joy’s Life Diet” by Joy Bauer, “Frommer’s Austa- lia 2010” “Frommer’s Arizona 2010”, “PFrommer’s American South- west”, “Frommer’s Honolulu, Waikiki & Oahu” by Jeannette Foster and “Insiders’ Guide to Cape Cod & the Islands” by Pa- trick Cassidy MYSTERY “U is for Undertow” by Sue Grafton ; LARGE PRINT FICTION “The Wrecker” by Clive Cuss- ler, “Stuck” by Elisabeth Rose, “Pushin’ Up Daisies” by Carolyn Brown, “Rhino Ranch” by Larry McMurtry and “Salsa with Me” by Roni Denholtz LARGE PRINT NONFICTION “But I Trusted You” by Ann Rule BOOKS ON CD “The Wrecker” by Clive Cuss- ler, “Breathless” by Dean Koontz, “Highest Duty” by Capt. Chesley Sullenberger, “Kindred in Death” by J.D. Robb, “The Lacuna” by Barbara Kingsolver, “Ford Coun- ty: stories” by John Grisham, “What the Dog Saw” by Malcolm Gladwell, “Cleaving” by Julie Po- well, “Conquering Fear” by Ha- rold S. Kushner and “Arguing with Idiots” by Glenn Beck MP3 PLAYAWAYS “206 Bones” by Kathy Reichs, “Rain Gods” by James Lee Burke, “An Echo in the Bone” by Diana Gabaldon, “The Apostle” by Brad Thor, “Nightmares and Dreamscapes” by Stephen King, “While I'm Falling” by Laura Mo- riarty, “Intervention” by Robin Cook, “Guardian of Lies” by Steve Martini, “The Doomsday Key” by James Rollins and “Best Friends Forever” by Jennifer Weiner YOUNG ADULT “Boys R Us” by Lisi Harrison, “The Patron Saint of Butterflies” by Cecilia Galante, “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins and _| “The Omnivore’s Dilemma: The Secrets Behind What You Eat” by Richie Chevat LETTERTO THE EDITOR Reader: Past comments ‘shameful Dear Editor: I find it absolutely astonishing that it took Sandra Serhan a full three months to clarify the re- marks and accusations she made in the September 6 issue of The Dallas Post! I find it no coinci- dence that she waited a full month after the election to clarify those same remarks. Serhan’s intentions in the Sep- tember 6 article seem quite obvi- ous to myself and many others at Harveys Lake. The fact that she highly questioned the “where- abouts of the profits” from Har- veys Lake Homecoming in such a public manner, without first do- ing just a little research to get the answers, is shameful. The facts are simple. The trea- surer of the HL Homecoming Committee had an audit done and then transferred the profits to the borough. The funds were placed in a separate restricted ac- count earmarked for beautifica- tion projects where they remain to this date. I've witnessed Serhan’s antics for more than 30 years and it is my strong opinion that she is more of an obstructionist than anything else. It is not unusual for her to surface at election time to be highly critical in a most pub- lic manner and then fade away af- terward. To listen to her, you would think she single-handedly organized and put forth Harveys Lake Day in 1980. Many of us served on that committee and it was truly an event that was put forth by the community at large. Because the planning takes near- ly ayear and a ton of work and the success is so dependent on the weather, it is difficult to keep a large enough committee interest- ed to keep it going. I recommend that Serhan put a little effort into getting her facts straight before leveling wild in- sinuations that are hurtful to our small community. If she can’t do that, at least clarify the remarks much sooner the next time. The September 6 story hurt some of the most civic-minded ci- tizens of our community and that we cannot afford. Michelle T. Boice Harveys Lake f= Aq This scene from the Frances Slocum Trail in Frances Slocum State Park has been dubbed “Shadow & Light" by photographer Deno Pante- lakos, of Idlewood Drive in Dallas. SHARE YOUR PICTURES WITH OUR READERS “YOUR SPACE" is reserved specifically for Dallas Post readers w 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-ad- dressed/stamped envelope. Items will be published in the order in which they are received. The editor of The Dallas Post reserves the right to reject any items sub- mitted for publication. Head Start offers programs for children in low-income families Luzerne County Head Start, Inc. is cur- rently accepting applications in Luzerne and Wyoming counties for the 2010-2011 school year. A federally and state-funded comprehen- sive preschool program, Head Start gives 3 and 4-year-old low-income children a chance to achieve their full potential and at- tain school readiness. Free services, including health, social services, parent involvement, nutrition and transportation, are offered on a limited basis and opportunities for chil- dren with disabilities are provided. education, In addition, full-day, full-year child care partnership services are provided in West Pittston and Wilkes-Barre. Families must meet specific criteria, in- cluding age and income eligibility, to qual- ify. Parents/guardians are encouraged to apply early as selection for the new school year will begin in June 2010. Luzerne County Head Start, Inc. also runs a PA Pre-K Counts state-funded pre- school program, in partnership with several school districts in Luzerne County. This program provides similar comprehensive services to 3 and 4-year-old children and ed. their families; however, income eligibility is set higher and no transportation is provid- Another program within the Luzerne * County Head Start agency is Early Head Start, a full-year child development and family support program for pregnant wom- en and families with children from birth to age 3, available in the Wilkes-Barre, West Side, Hazleton, Hanover, Wyoming, Pitt- ston and Tunkhannock areas. To apply, or for additional information about Head Start, Pre-K Counts or Early Head Start, call 829-6231. 1989 —- 20 YEARS AGO The Walsh Auditorium at College Misericordia was fil- led Saturday with “Little Peo- ple” and their friends and fam- ilies as Christmas joys were spread. The auditorium, which is usually occupied by college students, YESTERDAY mas Pro- gram under the direction of Miss Kohler. Little people aged from tod- dler to kindergarten perform- ed songs, poems and a Christ- mas play to a very receptive au- dience. Some of the child per- formers were: Tracey Hudak, Sarah Brin, Steven Nieman, Loni Piekanski, Jared Salla, Ben Nulton, Tonya Hoopen- gardner, Ryan Ciocca and Ryan McMillan. Lake-Lehman High School Band members were honored recently at the band’s annual Christmas Banquet held at Convention hall, Pittston Township. Thirteen senior members were presented jack- ets for their years of dedication in the band. They are: Valerie Kliamovich, Colleen Delaney, Lori Stair, Molly White, Lori Lamoreaux, Kevin Koflanov- ich, John Lincoski, Shelly Hoover, Jason Yensha, Darcie Yetter, Rob Wilson, Ralph Bowman and Scott Brown. 1979 - 30 YEARS AGO Second grade students from Trucksville Elementary School decorated the school cafeteria with Christmas deco- rations and drawings for the holiday season. Participants included Tommy Dickson, Robert Boedecker, Dawn Sims, Sean Appel, Corey Sands and Roseann Gorey. Dallas resident Charles D. Lemmond, Jr. was named by Gov. Dick Thornburgh to the Luzerne County Court of Com- mon Pleas Tuesday afternoon. At- ty. Lemmond will fill the unex- pired term of Judge Richard Bige- low, who resigned in March. A graduate of Forty Fort High School, Lemmond received his bachelor’s degree in government from Harvard University and his law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Officers of the newly-organized Harvey’s Lake Historical Society were elected at a meeting held last week. New officers are: Sand- ra Serhan, president; Mrs. Peter Savage, vice president; Atty. F. Charles Petrillo, secretary; and Mrs. Marguerite Cauda, treasur- er. 1969 —- 40 YEARS AGO "The Acme market — long a Dal- las landmark — will have a new home this summer when work is completed on the huge new mar- ket now under construction at the corner of Church and Foster Streets, Dallas. At groundbreak- ing ceremonies Monday morn- ing, Acme Market's division man- ager Harry Carson, announced the new structure will boast an ar- ea of 20,000 square feet or 25 per cent more area than Shavertown Acme. Carson noted that the new mar- ket will house a delicatessen as well as a complete selection o f gourmet foods. In addition, the division manger said, “we plan to have the largest frozen foods de- partment in the area.” Back Mountain residents were warmly greeted Monday morn- ing by officials of the First Nation- al Bank of Wilkes-Barre at the opening of the bank’s Dallas Vil- lage office located at the intersec- tion of Routes 309 and 415. On hand to greet customers along with the bank’s president and up- per management was Dallas Vil- lage office manager William H. Price; assistant manager Robert D. Richardson; and Betty Mar- quis, Pamela McDonald and Bon- nie Patton, tellers. Brownie Troop 650 recently at- tended a performance of “The Princess and the Pea” at King’s College. The group of girls was chaperoned by Mrs. Hans Dreher, Mrs. Lloyd Warneka, Mrs. James Thomas and Mrs. Clyde Davis. In attendance were Sheri Ann Bango, Molly Brace, Marcia Da- vis, Susan Dreher, Martha Dick, Molly Elston, Peggy Elston, Kate Kale, Christine Kern, Gayle Kirk, Lori Leib, Linda McDo- nald, Martha Shannon, Michelle Thomas and Linda Warneka. 1959 - 50 YEARS AGO Mrs. Herman Thomas was elected president of Back Moun- tain Library Book Club at the Christmas meeting on Monday. Mrs. Arthur Ross was named vice president, Mrs. Ornan Lamb secretary, and Mrs. George Montgomery, treasurer. At the Himmler Theater, Dal- las, Burt Lancaster and. Kirk Douglas were featured in “Dev- i's Disciples.” db Mrs. John Stenger was in- stalled as president and Mrs. Myron Williams as vice presi- dent at the meeting of Our Lady of Victory Altar and Rosary So- ciety held at the rectory last Thursday. Other officers: Mrs. William Connolly, secretary; Mrs. Thomas Meighan, corre- sponding secretary and Mrs. Frank Lutinski, treasurer. 1949 - 60 YEARS AGO Football mothers of Kingston Township entertained members of the grid team Wednesday at a banquet in Trucksville Fire Hall. Cheerleaders received individu- al corsages and team members boutonnieres. Bob Richards was chosen as football captain for the year. Certificates were awarded to those earning football letters. They were Bruce Cleasby, John Cottle, Carl Henning, Carl John- son, Dean Johnson, Robert Ri- chards, Joseph Youngblood, John Cashmark, Jack Connor, William Fine, Dennis Ide, Stan- ley Davis, Carl Follmer, Robert Gordon, Richard Lewis, Jack Pe- savento, Edward Carey, Glen Ca- rey, Jack Richards and Donald Purvin. Ralph Sands, Carverton cattle breeder, was elected Master of Mountain Grange 567 Saturday evening. : ; Also elected were Abe G48) overseer; Mrs. Emma Perrego, lecturer; Charles Parrish, stew- ard; Herman Coon, assistant steward; Mrs. Minnie Miachek, chaplain, Thomas Earl Sr., trea- surer; Mrs. Estelle Pascoe, secre- tary; and William Perrego, gate keeper. Members of 1.O.0.F. Booster Association made up of Odd Fel- lows from all lodges of this area are making plans for the Christ- mas Party for the Sunbury Or- phanage. The party will be held Friday night at the Oneida Lodge, Dallas. Committee members in- clude Harvey Sutton, John Kin- dig, Herbert Atherton, Earl Monk, Charles Perkins, Eugene Piatt, L.K. Sutliff, Atle S. Kocher, Cletas Sweezy and Dr. Robert Williams. 1939 - 70 YEARS AGO Amos Kitchen was two years old the first time he dropped a line in Harvey’s Lake. That was 69 years ago. He was still wearing dresses and his hook was a bent pin, tied on a piece a string dan- gling from a little pole his mother had cut from a tree. At 71, Amos Kitchen, gradu- ated long since to masculine at- tire and grown-up tackle, is still yanking fish out of Harvey’s Lake, even though his failing eye-si has left him almost blind. This week, “The Pennsylvania Angler,” bible of the State’s fish- ermen, published a photograph of Mr. Kitchen proudly display- ing two fine lake trout he coaxed into his boat last summer. Movies playing at the Himmler Theater, Dallas, included “Dust Be My Destiny” starring Priscilla Lane; “Trapped In T he Sky” star- ring Jack Holt; “A Christmas Car- ol” starring Robert Owen; and “Coast Guard” starring Randolph Scott. Information for “Only Yester- day” is 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. "Going out in the woods and cutting down our Christmas tree.” Terri Kelley Dallas “WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT THE HOLIDAY SEASON?" “Food, cookies and family.” George Graceley Harveys Lake “Friends, family and buying presents for the family.” Leah Zumchak Dallas i EP EE A RS SR ER ga a 2 BRERA “Decorating and bak- ing Christmas cookies with the grandchil- dren.” Ginger Ritts Dallas “Spending time with the family playing board games and eat- ing lots of food.” Reo Cheshire Dallas “Celebrating the birth of Jesus and going to church.” Heather Weiland Dallas ) | ¢
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