IL | ® Sunday, April 15, 2012 THE DALLAS POST PAGE 13 THE DALLAS POST FILE PHOTO Misericordia University has hosted the Back Mountain Business Association's annual Business Expo and workshops for the last three years. This year will be the first expo sponsored by the newly formed Back Mountain Chamber of Commerce. EXPO Continued from Page 12 Valley Railroad. The railroad leased the park to John Redin- gton, owner of a Wilkes-Barre ho- tel, in 1906. By 1930, John E. Han- n and Alfred Wintersteen own- the park and built its roller coaster in 1931. The Hanson fully acquired the park in 1935, although the Win- tersteen family continued to own the carousel and Dodgem rides. Over time, Donald and Shirley Hanson became owners of the famed park. The roller coaster was last op- erated in 1980 and the amuse- ment park features were sold at auction in September 1984. MacDowell, founder of the his- torical association, said local his- tory has a unique way of bringing communities together. “I found to be the case, that if a community is proud of local his- tory, and people know something about it, (the area becomes) a much more attractive place to live,” he said. “People enjoy learning about history regardless of their background, and we're proud to support that kind of con- tinuing learning.” Morgan has his own fond me- mories of the park. He said it was a Sunday evening tradition for his grandparents, who lived on the lake, to take him to the park by boat. “Depending on how the wind was blowing, you could hear the music across the water,” he said. “As a 5-year-old, that’s the neatest thing in the world.” Morgan said Hanson’s Amuse- ment Park wasn’t just a Back Mountain treasure — people from all over the Wyoming Valley would travel to the lake to take in the sights and sounds of the park. “It was a treat to come to the lake,” he said. Refreshments to remind pa- trons of the park will be served outside the auditorium during the presentation. VENTURE SCOUTS ENJOY DAY AT CAMP ORCHARD HILL Members of Venturing Crew 163 of Boy Scout Troop 155 and Boy Scout Troop 232 enjoyed a day at Camp Orchard Hill, climbing and participating in team-building events. From left, first row, are Jacob Dragon, Joseph Fioti, Stephen Strumski, Kyle Gurzynski, Matt Magnotta, Donald Michalisin, Jacob Stritzinger. Second row, Don Stevens, Mary Wargo, Skylar Velazco, Kyle Kulp, Christian Wargo, Brad Kulp, Zach Stritzinger, Nick James. Third row, Mario Naticchi, Rick Stritzinger, Marty Wise and Shawn Spencer. bank happy. Sse We are proud supporters of the Back Mountain Chamber of Commerce RK First Liberty BANK & TRUST www. firstlibertybank.com % STR LEER CIT TY and Friends Have I) ALSO BUYING PLATINUM, SILVER, COINS, COLD BR 3 ¢ H With this ad and a minimum $50 precious metal buy S ar Soladfiines ROUTE 309, varias § www.americangoldbuying.com HOURS: M-F: 10AM-6PM ! THUR: 10AM-8PM | SAT: 10AM-5PM i S5i40=617A7 6147 ¥ rene — TE EE BURKE HONORED BY DALLAS LIONS CLUB The Dallas Lions Club recently presented Lion Pat Burke with a Certificate of Appreciation for his 30 years of service as amember of the club. During that time, he served as secre- tary in1998, treasurer in1999 and president in 2000. Burke is the owner of Chuck Robbins Sporting Goods in Wilkes-Barre and he and his wife, Molly, reside in Dallas. Here, Lion Presi- dent Dan Corbett, left, presents the certificate to Burke. WE ARE THE START UP - BUSINESS SPECIALISTS Payroll Services, Accounting Services, Executive Services & Business Consultation FREE CONSULTATION! A : { : WILKES-BARRE BOOKKEEPING COMPANY 714.1509 www.wilkesbarrebookkeeping.com 1120 TWIN STACKS DRIVE DALLAS From the friends and hobbies you discover to the amenities you delight in and ways you customize your home, enjoy maintenance- free living in an active 60+ community. Call for a tour: 570-675-1866 36 Ridgway Drive, Dallas, Pa. www.masonicvillagespa.org I MasonicVillage Open for Everyone. = Bring in this ad and receive free vitamins Thank you for your business! 159 North Memorial Highway, Shavertown, PA 18708 570.675.1191 » www.cookspharmacy.com Whether you fancy lunch or dinner, dine indoors or outside on the patio while enjoying a menu bursting with flavor. Host your next event or meeting with us! Call for details: 570-675-1134 64 Ridgway Drive, Dallas, Pa. www.iremclubhouse.com Oren TO THE PusrLic * B.Y.O.B. kK
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