Vol.121 No. 28 THE BACK MOUNTAIN'S NEWSPAPER SINCE 1889 September 11 - 17, 2011 The DALLAS POST. WILKES-BARRE, PA. www.mydallaspost.com AN EDITION OF THE TIMES LEADER September 11 tragedy changed us all in many ways Several locals offer their perspective of the day that no one will ever forget. By SARAH HITE shite@mydallaspost.com The terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on that clear September morning affected ev- ery American, all in different ways. Below are a few perspectives on the day, the aftermath and the legacy on the 10th anniversary of September 11, 2001. Losing a loved one In the span of a week, Darren Snyder’s life was turned upside down. In early September 2001, the Back Mountain business owner moved out of the Manhattan apartment he shared with his brother, Lenny, and his family to care for his mother, Marilyn, who had just been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The entire family, six children in all, gathered at the Snyder family’s vacation home in Hun- “It was a terrible, terrible disaster that brought us as American people together to help each other in a time of need.” Bonnie Turchin Retired teacher locks Creek on Labor Day week- end to spend time together in the wake of their mother’s diagnosis. Unbeknownst to Darren Snyd- er, that weekend would be the last time he saw his brother Len- ny alive. how or when it happened, but some time during or after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, Leonard “Lenny” Snyder Jr. died. He was last seen on the 76th floor of the south tower in the Darren Snyder still isn’t sure World Trade Center. Darren Snyder, 35, of Wilkes- Barre, can still remember the panicked feeling that overcame his family on that Tuesday morn- ing. “It was a day of just complete highs and lows throughout the day,” he said. He tried to calm his parents once he'd heard the news — Len- ny was working in the south tow- er on the 101st floor for Aon Con- sulting. The north tower was the first to be struck by one of the hijacked planes. “Then you're watching the TV and you see the second plane hit and it just really takes the wind out of you,” he said. “It was sur- real that this would be happe- ning...though the south tower was the second hit, it was the first to fall.” He said his brother, the fire warden on his floor, was also in the World Trade Center during an attempted bombing in the early 90s. Darren Snyder said employees were instructed to hold each other's shoulders while evacuating from the build- ing using the steps, which took See TRAGEDY, Page 13 There's lots new in Dallas schools By SARAH HITE shite@mydallaspost.com Students in the Dallas School District have many changes to look forward to this year when they return to classrooms on September 12, the most impres- sive being the brand new high school. The Dallas Post contacted principals at the four Dallas schools to see what else is new in and around the district this year. Dallas High School The brand new, state-of-the- art high school will mark a new era in Dallas School District edu- cation, according to the district’s website. The more than 200,000 square-foot, three-story building will hold more students and host more programs than ever before. Superintendent Frank Galicki said the most important idea for parents and students to take hold is year is patience. “What I hope for this year is that everyone adjusts to the new campus and everyone has pa- tience because it’s going to take some time to adjust traffic-wise, to adjust finding classrooms at the high school, parking for ath- letic events, scheduling athletic events, utilization of fields not yet been completed and the com- pletion of the track,” he said. Galicki said new traffic pat- terns will be the biggest change district-wide this school year, be- sides the new high school build- ing. Instead of designated bus numbers, students will receive “slots,” or assigned pick-up and drop-off areas for buses. Galicki said detailed information on the new traffic patterns will be dis- persed through a Connect-Ed phone call to parents throughout the district in the coming days. In addition to learning the ropes of their new school, stu- dents will also have a new dress code requirement upon entering the new building. Students will not be allowed to wear flip flops, sweat pants, gym shorts, or tank tops in the new building. Information about the specif- ics of the new clothing policy can be found on the district's web- site, www.dallassd.com. Stu- @: can also download a map ‘of the new building to better nav- igate the new school on the dis- trict website. Principal Jeffrey Shaffer was unavailable for comment for this 680981512007 9%!9 The brand new, state-of-the-art high school will mark a new era in Dallas School District educa- tion, according to the district's website. The more than 200,000 square-foot, three- story building will hold more students and host more pro- grams than ever before. story. Dallas Middle School Principal Thomas Duffy said there will be a few positive changes for students entering the 2011-12 school year at the middle school this Monday. The student council will begin a program called “First Fridays,” similar to what was formerly called “Color Day,” in the cafete- ria. Duffy said students will get the opportunity to show their school spirit on the first Friday of every month and the cafeteria will offer treats like Sno Cones in celebration. “This is a way for us to main- tain a positive school culture,” said Duffy. He also said the school will continue a good Samaritan-type award program called “Moun- taineer Moments” where stu- dents and teachers can nominate each other for doing good deeds throughout the year. Duffy said students and faculty will be hon- ored during the issuing of quar- terly awards. “Students and staff members will be looking out for others do- ing the right thing, which is posi- tive for the school and other peo- ple,” he said. “Anybody can nom- inate anyone else for things like, for example, if an eighth-grader helps a sixth-grader find his or her way to class.” The middle school has been equipped with promethean boards and LCD projectors in ev- ery room. Duffy said last year about 65 percent of rooms had the technology. He also said the building is now wired for wire- less Internet access, and the school will experiment with al- lowing students to bring in per- sonal laptops for specific pro- jects. Duffy also announced assist- ant principal Matthew Barrett will not be returning to the school this year. Galicki said the school board has not discussed whether or not this position will be filled. “We’re 100 percent ready to start the school year,” said Duffy. Wyecallis Elementary There aren’t too many changes at Wycallis this year, other than See DALLAS, Page 3 b+ 4 CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK PHOTOS/. FOR THE DALLAS POST a Lehman-Jackson Elementary School Principal Marilyn Glogowski welcomes back students for the first day of the 201-2012 school year in the Lake-Lehman School District. Back to school In Lake-Lehman Ithough they were a week late in arriving, students in A Lake-Lehman School District were happy to be back in school. Due to widespread power outages in the Back Mountain from Hurricane Irene, the 2010-2011 school year was pushed back a week in the Lake-Lehman School District with classes beginning Tuesday, Sept. 5 instead of the original Au- gust 29 start date. The focus on the first day is usually on kin- dergarten students who are entering public school for the first time. Kindergarten student Ava Rogowski is hesitant to leave her mother, Liz, to start school at Lehman-Jackson Elementary School in Lehman. Dallas Harvest Festival set for Sept. 18 The Ninth Annual Dallas Har- For more information on the Dallas Harvest Festival, please turn to pages 14, 15 and 16 in today's issue. vest Festival will take place from 1 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18, rain or shine, on Main Street. The event, which showcases the Back Mountain region’s rich agricultural heritage, will feature a large farmers market, Kids Cor- ner, fire truck rides, a petting zoo and a wide variety of community and food vendors. This year’s entertainment will be scheduled once again on two stages: Lewith & Freeman Stage at Route 415 and Main Street; and the Frontier Community Stage in the Dallas Centre Hard- ware (upper) parking lot. A spe- cial guest will appear on the Frontier Community Stage this year. The ninth annual “Kiss the Pig” Contest is underway, featur- ing Back Mountain ice cream em- poriums. Contestants are Back Mountain Creamery, Carverton Road, Trucksville; CK's Summer Treats, Route 415, Dallas; Friend- ly’s, Routes 415 and 309, Dallas; and The Lands at Hillside Farms, Hillside Road, Shavertown. One lucky winner will be the first to kiss the new potbelly pig, winning a donation to the charity or non-profit of their choice. Bal- lot jars are also located at other Back Mountain businesses, in- cluding Fuel On, J&J Deli, N- Mart, Pizza Perfect and Och- man’s Coins & Jewelry. District Judge Jim Tupper will announce the winner at 4 p.m. on the main stage. Winners of the annual Flower Display Contest for local busi- nesses and the Good Gourd Pumpkin Decorating Contest will also be announced. The Third Annual Best of Open Mic (BOOM) will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, Sept. 15 and 16 in the Gate of Heaven gymnasium, Machell Avenue, Dallas. Independent judges will choose the top three acts to perform during Sunday’s festival. Categories are musical expression, prose, poetry and stand-up. comedy. Participants should arrive at 5:30 p.m. to sign up. Food will be available for pur- chase. This year’s History Exhibit in- side the Dallas Borough building (rear entrance) with students from Dallas High School present- ing a video presentation about the history of Hanson's Amuse- ment Park is scheduled for 1:30, 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. Visit a display, leave a special memory and take an on-line quiz about the park.
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