*PAGE 6 EDITORIAL Sunday, March 21, 2010 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 Tammy Holena ADVERTISING 970-7291 tholena@timesleader.com Dotty Martin EDITOR 970-7440 dmartin@mydallaspost.com Library to hold ‘Dance & Dress of the Civil War Era’ The Back Mountain Memo- rial Library is offering a unique opportunity to travel back in time to the Civil War era at 7:30 p.m. on Wednes- day, March 24, when Jenn Ochman will give a talk entit- led “Dance & Dress of the Civ- il War Era.” Ochman’s program will al- low those in attendance a chance to see Civil War fash- ions and learn about various dances and “ballroom eti- quette” of that time. Both women and men are encout- aged to attend this free event. Gardening program Another free program, “Four Season Container Gar- dening” will be presented at the library at 10 a.m. on Satur- day, March 23. Penn State ex- tension Master Gardeners Jean Kolojejchick and Ro- seanne Nardone will share their own container garden projects and tips with partici- pants. Pre-registration, required for both of these programs, may be made by contacting the library at 675-1182. Auction meeting There will be an auction or- ganizational meeting at the li- brary at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 25. Any interested indi- viduals may attend. Holiday hours The library will close at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 1, and remain closed all day on Fri- day, April 2, for the spring ho- liday. The library will re-open at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 3. Babysitting course The American Red Cross will once again offer its baby- sitting course at the library from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 24. The cost of the course is $40, payable at the time of registration. Con- tact the library for more infor- mation. New books on library shelves The Back Mountain Memo- rial Library, 96 Huntsville Rd., Dallas, announces the addi- tion of the following books to its collection for March 2010: EXPRESS (1 WEEK) “Fantasy in Death” by J.D. Robb; “Big Girl” by Danielle Steel, “Game Over” by Fern Michaels, “Split Image” by Robert B. Parker, “House Rules” by Jodi Picoult, “Mon- ey to Burn” by James Grippan- do FICTION “Fantasy in Death” by J.D. Robb, “Big Girl” by Danielle Steel, “Game Over” by Fern Michaels, “Split Image” by Robert B. Parker, “The Wild Zone” by Joy Fielding, “Grave Goods” by Ariana Franklin, “Shattered” by Joan Johnston, “Fired Up” by Jayne Ann Krentz, “The Midnight House” by Alex Berenson, “House Rules” by Jodi Pi- coult, “Money to Burn” by James Grippando, “Down Riv- er” by Karen Harper, “Hot Rocks” by Nora Roberts, “The First Rule” by Robert Crais NONFICTION “Strength in What Re- mains” by Tracy Kidder, “Change Your Brain, Change Your Body” by Daniel G. Amen, M.D., “The Best Amer- ican Short Plays 2002-2003”, “250 Best-Paying Jobs” by J. Michael Farr, “200 Best Jobs for Renewing America” by Laurence Shatkin, “Game Change” by John Heilemann and Mark Halperin, “Me, the Mob, and the Music” by Tom- my James, “The Whole Foods Allergy Cookbook” by Cybele Pascal, “The Gamble” by Tho- mas E. Ricks MYSTERY “Death of a Cozy Writer” by G.M. Malliet, “The Parisian Prodigal” by Allan Gordon SPECIAL DONATIONS “Six Frigates” by Ian W. Toll, presented by Daddow- Isaacs Post 672 American Le- gion YOUR SPACE This red cardinal stands out while perching on a snow-filled tree on the property of Carole Kennelly, of Terrace Avenue, Trucksville. "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 to 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 re- turned should include a self-addressed/ 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 submitted for publication. 20 YEARS AGO J.J. Konigus of Lake-Lehman came home with a third place medal in the heavyweight divi- sion from the state PIAA compe- tition at Hershey last weekend. Konigus pinned his first oppo- nent in states to advance to the quarterfi- nals where he deci- sioned his \ opponent 2-1. In the semifinals, Konigus was not so fortunate, and was pinned by the North- west champion, Gary Weber. Molly White, a senior at Lake- Lehman High School, has been named finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program. As a finalist, she ranks in the top one half of one percent of the state’s seniors. Miss White is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph White of Harvey's Lake. She plans to attend the University of Pennsylvania in the fall. YESTERDAY 30 YEARS AGO Winners in Girl Scout Neigh- borhood 24’s “Why I Like Being A Girl Scout” contest were Kris- ten Hardisky, Trena Cigarski and Suzanne Sabaluski. The essays were read during Girl Scout Week, March 9-15. Dallas Junior Woman’s Club held their annual craft contest in February at the home of Suzanne Artman. Jo Carol Buckley was contest chairman. Twelve club members partici- pated by entering crafts in 18 dif- ferent categories. Winners in- cluded Mrs. James Buckley, Mrs. John Oravitz, Mrs. Wayne Felty, Mrs. Alan Landis, Mrs. Michael Brinola, Mrs. Robert Mittrick, Mrs. Emery Yurko, Mrs. Law- rence Storz, Mrs. Daniel Luka- savage, Mrs. Larry Schuler, Mrs. Fritz Hall and Mrs. Bruce Art- man. The Back Mountain schools had two PIAA Northeast Region- al champions in the tourna- ments held at Bethlehem and Williamsport last weekend. Sean Kavanaugh of Dallas took the 155-1b. Class title in the Division AAA event while 112-]b. Rick Bo- nomo copped his class title in the Division AA tourney at Wil- liamsport. 40 YEARS AGO The Harvey’s Lake Women’s Service Club named the winners of the sewing and art contest at Lake-Lehman High School last week in time for the contestants to enter the district contest in Palmerton the following week- end. Navy slacks and tunic with matching coat won the first prize for Joan Evans in the sewing competition. John Mehal won the top award in the art contest with his abstract of a milkweed pod. David S. Joseph, administra- tor at Tyler Memorial Hospital, was the recipient last week of a Lions Eye Bank container given to the hospital by members of lo- cal Lions Clubs. The container is used to transfer eyes to an opth- almologist for use in corneal transplants. = Representatives from the Lions Clubs of Dallas, Harvey's Lake and Beaumont participated. Representatives who made the presentation were: Russell Transue, Jr., Kun- kle; David W. Taber, Tunkhan- nock; Harold Federici, Beau- mont; Clem Kuras, Dallas; and Richard E. Williams II, Harvey’s Lake. At local A& P markets, grade “A” turkeys were 49 cents a pound; boneless chuck roasts were 79 cents a pound and smoked hams were 59 cents a pound. 50 YEARS AGO Linda Davies won a silver medal in the Bible Contest Tues- day night at the annual WCTU Institute held at Luzerne Metho- dist Church, and Jean Fleming took honorable mention. All contestants were given $1. The Dallas Chapter #396 Or- der of Eastern Star will honor its Worthy Matron, Mrs. Elma M. Price, at its thirty-fifth annual banquet at Irem Temple Country Club in April. Mrs. Oce Beryl Austin, chair- man, has selected the following committees: Dinner — Mrs. Ger- trude Davies, Mrs. Mildred Gar- inger and Mrs. Betty Meeker; Dancing — Mrs. Dorothy Dod- son; Corsages — Mrs. Betty Meeker and Mrs. Madeline La- Barre; Cards — Mrs. Sarah Strausser and Mrs. Mildred Ho- well; Program — Mrs. Oce Beryl Austin and Mrs. Anne Roberts; and Reservations — Mrs. Mildred Lutes, Mrs. Gertrude Davies, Mrs. Myrtle Rineman and Mrs. Laura Dymond. Den #1, Cub Scouts of Pack 200, Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, recently toured the Dal- las Dairy and the Fire Hall. Al Shaffer, fire chief, explained the fire equipment and demonstrat- ed the community ambulance. Mrs. Edwin T. Roth, den- mother, was accompanied by these cubs: Daniel Schenk, Tex Wilson, Carl Goeringer, Kenny Morris, Melvin Morris, Paul Si- dorek and Jimmie Roth. 60 YEARS AGO Five thousand hard boiled eggs in all colors of the rainbow will be concealed about the grounds of Kingston Township High School, Trucksville, come the first of April. Lou Banta, fa- ther of the Easter thought, is making elaborate plans for the annual Easter Egg Hunt. Lou ex- pects several thousand children on April Fools’ Day. Keeping in pace with the de- mands of a growing community, Bowman’s Restaurant will with- in the next few months move in- to new and larger quarters in a new building on Lake Street ad- jacent to Acme Market. It is be- ing built especially for Mr. Bow- man by Shavertown Builders Supply Co. Excavations have already been started for the structure which will have a frontage on. Lake Street and the prese Acme parking Lot. The building" will be 50 x 50, one story of con- crete block and cement con- struction, and as nearly fire proof as possible. Harry Trebilcox of Trucksville is one of the many young artists who will appear on the program of the Third Annual Community Concert at Kingston Township High School Auditorium next Friday night. Among his piano numbers will be a two-piano con- certo in which he will be accom- panied by his instructor, Mrs. Louie Weigand Ayre. 70 YEARS AGO The Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Shavertown Fire Company met Monday night and elected the following officers: Mrs. John Miles, president; Mrs. Byron Kitchen, vice-president; Mrs. George Prater, secretary, and Mrs. Charles Reed, treasurer. College Misericordia’s debat- ing team received a verdict over Villanova Friday night in a de- bate on “Resolved: That the United States Should Adopt a Policy of Isolation (Economic and Military) from those Na- tions Outside The Western Hemisphere Engaged in Armed Intervention of Civil TN On the Misericordia team we Mary McCole, Eleanor Lyons and Mary McGroarty. Movies playing at the Himm- ler Theater, Dallas, included “Torchy Runs For Mayor” star- ring Glenda Farrel, “Blondie Brings Up Baby” starring Penny Singleton; and “Heaven With A Barbed Wire Fence” starring Jean Rogers. Information for “Only Yester- day” is taken from past issues of The Dallas Post which is 121 vears old. The information is printed her exactly as it ap- peared in the newspaper vears ago. "Pack 281 is doing a food drive soon, but shame on whoever would steal from a food pantry." Terry Serafin Shavertown “DO YOU THINK AT THE BACK MO “If it was a stranger they should file charg- es. If it was church member, it's a church issue.” Candice Gordon Sweet Valley TH IN E PE TAIN F( “A difficult issue and should be worked out on a case by case ba- sis. But, justice should not be motivated by revenge." Mark Makacavage Trucksville N(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR T OD PANTRY SHOULD BE F "You can forgive the person in your heart but they should be punished and the mon- ey returned." Samuel O'Connell Harveys Lake “It's a wrongdoing and deserves accountabil- ity. It should be re- ported and they should be found out." Linda Lundberg Shavertown i "Yes, why not prose- cute even if it's a church member? The food bank is bigger than that." Boyd Barber Harveys Lake —
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