i I. aan i UI A PAGE 6 EDI TORIAL Sunday, July 10, 2011 Richard L. Connor The Dallas Post www.mydallaspost.com Community Newspaper Group THE TIMES LEADER 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18711 ® 570-675-52I news@mydallaspost.com PUBLISHER EDITOR 829-7202 970-7440 rconnor@timesleader.com dmartin@mydallaspost.com Diane McGee ADVERTISING 970-7153 dmcgee@timesleader.com Dotty Martin LETTERTO EDITOR Meadows Auxiliary thankful for press DEAR EDITOR: The Meadows Auxiliary would like to express sincere thanks for the press coverage of our major event, “Market on the Pond.” We had a super successful “Market” with a total of over $17,000 raised. This was the 27th year the auxiliary has held this event and we had a gorgeous day, lots of visitors and lots of volunteers. We can’t thank everyone enough for working so hard to support the auxiliary and its commit- ment to residents of the Mead- OWS. Kudos to the many volunteers, Meadows employees, rehab staff, dietary department, family members, residents, friends, community banks and business- es and garden centers. We would also like to mention community groups such as the Harvey’s Lake Women’s Club, Master Gardeners, Back Moun- tain Bloomers and Lehman Boy Scout Troop 241 who were all a tremendous help. Finally, thank you to our dedicated teen volun- teers. The funds from “Market on the Pond” will help to purchase spe- cial equipment for residents as well as to sponsor special events and socials for the residents. It was a real pleasure to see so many enjoying the day, visitng different booths and having lunch in the pavilion. Betty Sorchik and Marilyn Gregorski Volunteer directors The Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center LETTER TO EDITOR Lions express gratitude Dear Editor: The Dallas Lions Club would like to thank The Dallas Post for its excellent coverage of our 2011 Home Town Hero project. This year’s project concluded with 29 banners of past and pre- sent veterans representing vari- ous eras of service. The banners will be displayed until Veteran’s Day and then presented to the family members and sponsors. The Dallas Post’s coverage of the project assisted the Lions in obtaining sponsorships for the banners which are displayed throughout the Dallas Borough. The Dallas Lions Club was able to present a check in the amount of $780 to the 1st LT. Michael J. Cleary Foundation as a result of sponsors and contributors to 2011 project. We hope to provide an oppor- tunity next year to families, friends and neighbors of other lo- cal veterans who did not have a chance to participate in this year’s project. The 2012 Home Town Hero project will begin early next year. Thanks again to The Dallas Post newspaper staff for its su- perb coverage and support of the Dallas Lions Home Town Hero project. Don Berlew Home Town Hero Chairman MOMENTS IN TIME * On July 18, AD 64, the great fire of Rome breaks out and de- stroys much of the city. Despite the well-known stories, there is no evidence that Roman emperor Nero either started the fire or played the fiddle while it burned. The fiddle did not even exist at the time. Nero was actually 35 miles away in Antium when the fire broke out. * On July 21, AD 365, a powerful earthquake off the coast of Greece causes a tsunami that devastates the city of Alexandria, Egypt. It was not until 1995 that archaeologists discovered the ruins of the old city off the coast of present-day Alexandria. ® On July 19,1879, Doc Holliday commits his first murder, Killing a man for shooting up his New Mexico saloon. Despite his formidable reputation as a deadly gunslinger, Doc Holliday only engaged in eight shootouts during his life, and it has only been verified that he killed two men. * On July 24,1901, William Sydney Porter, otherwise known as O. Henry, is released from prison after serving three years in jail for embezzlement from a bank in Austin, Texas. He began writing stories to support his young daughter while he was in prison. YOUR SPACE Drew Harding, of Upper Demunds Road, Dallas, snapped this photo during a bike ride through Goodleigh Manor in Dallas. Hard- ing just finished his freshman year at Dallas High School. "YOUR SPACE" is reserved specifically for Dallas Post readers who have something they'd like to share with fellow readers. Submitted items may include photographs or short stories and should be sent via e-mail to news@mydallaspost.com, by fax to 675- 3650 or by mail to The Dallas Post, 1871. 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA Information must include the submitting person's name, address and 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 submitted for publication. 20 YEARS AGO The American Literature Field Studies Association of the Dallas High School recently pre- sented a program for the first grade students of Mrs. Judy Roeder. During the presenta- tion, high school seniors Rebec- ca Puza and Angela Orlando talk- ed to the students about the field trip taken recently to the historic sites of New England. First grad- ers who heard the presentation are: Tony Van Hom, Joseph Len- nox, Jeremy Shiber, Rac- quel Grego- ry, Richard Kapson, Re- nee Lavin, Bryan Whalen, Lindsay Dover, Chris Hayes, Brian Downey, Kristy Simpson, Billy Adams, J.P. Urban, Hume Ross, Matthew Haddle, Kim Sheely, Heidi Ells- worth, Kendra Fauller, Christie Cisney, Ryan Rother, Craig Tup- per and Amy Withers. Members of Boy Scout Troop 281 sponsored by Dallas United Methodist Church conducted the Children’s Auction at the Back Mountain Library Auction last weekend. The scouts donat- ed many of the toys and games that were auctioned over the block. Participating scouts in- cluded Michael Danicheck, Joe Lech, Jarod Ambrosino, Greg Ri- ley, Ben Sappe, Brian Bayer, Tom Reich, Harry Goeringer, Er- ic St. Clair, Scott Townsend, Craig Bowersox, Rich Goerin- ger, Dave Sedel, Brain Achuff and Charles Wasserott V. ONLY YESTERDAY 30 YEARS AGO Tuesday it was hot, and Donna Scull made a killing at her new roadside “cold drink stand” at the entrance to Harvey's Lake. She made $5.65. Wednesday, when the Post talked to her, busi- ness was “kinda slow” as dark clouds threatened rain at any time. Nevertheless, the weather didn’t dampen the spirit of Don- na, who was trying to raise enough money to be able to pay for the trip to Hershey Park that Independent Bible Church of Noxen planned. Kim Moran, Dallas, is among the winners and alternates for this year’s summer session of the Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Arts at Bucknell Universi- ty Lewisburg. 40 YEARS AGO The terrace of Mrs. John Vi- vian’s home in Huntsville was the charming setting for the Sil- ver Anniversary Tea of the an- tiques committee for the Back Mountain Memorial Library Auction Monday afternoon. Mrs. Vivian and her co-chair- man, Mrs. Robert Casper, are both members of the library board as well as the antiques committee. Guests included Mesdames Stephan Holler- sperk, Anthony Kutz, Paul Schalm Sr, John Oliver, ray Turner, Thomas Hefferman, John Wilson, John Casner, Shel- don Evans, Harold Flack, A.D. Hutchinson, Homer Myer, Clar- ke Bittner, J. Sherwood Wilson, John Dewitt Jr., Ronald Ertley, Robert J. Hughes, Fred Howell, Richard Hogoboom, Hanford Eckman, Granville Miller, John Vivian, Robert Casper, Ambrose West, Charles D. Lemmond Jr., David Joseph and A. Northrup Stets. Sandy Kabeschat was crowned Lehman Horse Show Queen Friday evening. A resi- dent of Dallas, Miss Kabeschat represented Wyoming Semina- ry. 50 YEARS AGO The committee for the Dallas Senior Woman’s Club summer dance, “Around the World” has completed plans for the affair to be held this Saturday evening at the Irem Temple Country Club Pavilion. Dancing will be from 9 until 1 o'clock with music by Bobby Baird's orchestra. Mem- bers of the committee are: Mrs. William Clewell, Mrs. Marian Harter, Mrs. John Rogers, gener- al chairman, Mrs. George McCutcheon, co-chairman, Mrs. Edward Ratcliffe, Mrs. Norman Schoell, Mrs. Ben H. Edwards, Mrs. Walter Phillips, Mrs. Wil- liam Wright, Mrs. Kenneth Bay- liss and Mrs. Henry Moyer. Al local ACME markets, a loaf of raisin bread sold for 29 cents; fresh blueberries were 29 cents a pint; six cans of Campbell’s Soup sold for 76 cents; and ground beef was 69 cents a pound. 60 YEARS AGO Several men recently wit- nessed a demonstration of the new life-saving resuscitator which is being purchased for ap- proximately $600 by the Har- vey’s Lake Lions club. It is to be housed at the Daniel C. Roberts Fire Company at Harvey’s Lake and will be used under supervi- sion of Chief Fred Swanson. It will be available at all times for use anywhere in the area. The demonstration was for the bene- fit of the fire chiefs who will have need of the resuscitator in their areas. Men who witnessed the demonstration are: Fred Dod- son, Chief of Harry Smith Fire Company of Kunkle; Fred Swan- son, Chief of Daniel C. Roberts Fire Company of Harvey’s Lake; Lanceford Sutton, Chief of Leh- man Fire Co.; Paul Fraver, Chief of Sweet valley Fire Co.; John Graham, Chief of Lake Silkworth Fire Co.; Robert Snyder, Chief of Franklin Township Fire Co; Cal- vin McHose, president of Har- vey’s Lake Lions Club; and Tho- mas Garrity, chairman of Lions Club Safety Committee. All of the ice cream and pop- sicles to be sold at the refresh- ment stand at the Library Auc- tion have been contributed by Evans Rexall Drug Store. It is the first time in the history of the auction that all of the ice cream has been the gift of one dealer, and never before has all of the ice cream been contributed — even by several dealers. 70 YEARS AGO Gerald Frantz, whose Fair- lawn store at Huntsville is con- sidered one of the finest stores in northeastern Pennsylvania, has opened a new summer store on the lake front at Harvey's Lgl-e near the Idetown Road. The store will specialize in fresh fruits and vegetables, cold meats, and famous Fairlawn products. In addition there will be booths where ice cream and other confections will be served. There is also provision for danc- ing. The first of the series of week- ly band concerts to be given by members of Lehman High School Band was held Sunday af- ter noon in the local gymnasium due to bad weather conditions. The concerts will continue on Friday evening through the first week of August on the lawn of the High School and band mem- bers of neighboring districts are welcome to join the Lehman players. This Friday evening will feature a male quartet composed of Carl Brandon, Joseph Clouser, Richard Parks and Bob Parks, and a trumpet trio with Lenora Parks, Carol Crosby and Andy Wallo. Information for “Only Yester- day” is taken from past issues of The Dallas Post which is 122 vears old. The wformation is printed here exactly as it ap- peared wn the newspaper years STRANGE BUT TRUE e It was American publisher and author William Feather who made the following sage observation: “The petty econo- mies of the rich are just as amaz- ing as the silly extravagances of the poor.” e The parents of one first- grade student at Hampton Day School in Bridgehampton, N.Y., once sued the school for not as- signing homework to their 6- year-old son. In a victory for stu- dents everywhere, the parents lost. ¢ You probably know that the Chinese script is made up of ide- ograms: pictures that represent objects or ideas. Often, words & are formed by pairing simple symbols to convey a more com- plex idea. For instance, the sym- bol for “eye” combined with the symbol for ‘water” creates the word “teardrop.” Pair “mouth” with “bird” and you get “song.” And, interestingly, pairing two women together makes the symbol for “quarrel” and three means “gossip.” ® Census data show that women in the South tend to live longer than their counterparts in northern states. e If you're like the average American man, over the course of 10 years you'll shave off a full pound of whiskers. ® The vast nation of China is home to half of all the world’s domesticated pigs. “All the sports activ- ities, softball, baseball and the summer soc- cer camps.” Kelly Sabaluski Lehman "WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT SUMMER IN THE BACK MOUNTAIN?" “Going to the lake, swimming and hanging with friends.” Alexis Van Fleet Lehman “The library auction, the Gate of Heaven Bazaar and the Grot- to.” Bill Holena Chase “Taking summer art classes with Sue Hand.” Ryan Frania Shavertown “| like the things that help people and to ride horses at Peace- ful Valley.” Gabrielle Kosierowski Dallas “The library auction. It's like kids waiting for Christmas.” Ron Grzyboski Lehman &
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