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PAGE 6 EDITORIAL Sunday, January 20, 2013 Joe Butkiewicz EXECUTIVE EDITOR 829-7249 jbutkiewicz@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 Diane McGee ADVERTISING 970-7153 dmcgee@timesleader.com Dotty Martin EDITOR 970-7440 dmartin@mydallaspost.com ‘Vote’ shows obstacles faced by the physically challenged The Department of Communi- cations at Misericordia Universi- ty offers a special screening of its recently completed documen- tary, “Vote,” at 6 p.m. on Wednes- day, Jan. 30 in the McGowan Room of the Mary Kintz Bevevi- no Library. Dr. Melissa Sgroi, department chair, and Dan Kimbrough, as- sistant professor, traveled throughout the Wyoming Valley during the Nov. 6 general elec- tion to gauge whether or not poll- ing places met Americans with Disabilities Act requirements and did not inhibit any members of the nation’s electorate from casting their ballots in the presi- dential election. The Misericordia professors accompanied a physically chal- lenged college student who lost the use of his legs after a snow- boarding accident and his moth- er to a polling place to cast their ballots. They also talked to election of- ficials, a state official and others to see why these obstacles from the environment have not been corrected at polling places. The screening on campus will also include people who agreed to participate in the shooting of the documentary, members of the media and special interest groups. STRANGE BUT TRUE By Samantha Weaver ¢ |t was humorist Jerome K. Jerome who made the following sage observation: “It is impossible to enjoy idling thoroughly unless one has plenty of work to do. There is no fun in doing nothing when you have nothing to do. Wasting time is merely an occupation then, and a most exhausting one. Idleness, like kisses, to be sweet must be stolen.” * Though it is unconstitutional and therefore unenforceable, there is a law on the books in Tennessee which prohibits duelists, preach- ers and atheists from being elected to public office. e According to most history books, the first shots of the Civil War were fired at Fort Sumter, S.C., in April of 1861, but that’s not entirely true. The first shots of the war between the North and the South actually were fired in January of that year in Pensacola, Fla., where a garrison of Union troops was stationed at Fort Barrancus. A con- tingent of Florida and Alabama troops marched on the fort with the intent to throw out the Yankees in their midst. However, the Souther- ners’ dedication to the cause was somewhat lacking; as soon as the Union soldiers fired at them, they beat a hasty retreat. * Those who study such things say that the average lightning bolt has a temperature of approximately 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit. For comparison, the sun's average temperature is only 10,000 F. e |f you've ever been told to shut your pie-hole, you might have wondered where the expression came from. The term was first used in 1983, in the film version of Stephen King's horror novel “Chris- tine." Thought for the day: “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. It may be necessary from time to time to give a stupid or misinformed beholder a black eye.” - Jim Henson MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel * On Jan. 23,1849, Elizabeth Blackwell is granted a medical degree from Geneva College in New York, becoming the first female to be officially recognized as a physician in U.S. history. In 1857, she found- ed the New York Infirmary for Women and Children. * On Jan. 27,1888, the National Geographic Society is founded in Washington, D.C. Readership in its magazine did not grow, however, until it discarded the format of overly technical articles and used articles of general interest accompanied by photographs. “National Geographic” quickly became known for its stunning and pioneering photography. * On Jan. 24,1935, canned beer makes its debut when the Gott- fried Krueger Brewing Company delivered 2,000 cans of beer and ale to faithful Krueger drinkers in Richmond, Va. Ninety-one percent of the drinkers approved of the canned beer, prompting Krueger to give the green light to further production * On Jan. 21,1957, Patsy Cline, one of the most important figures in country-music history, first gains national attention with her winning appearance on “Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts.” Cline wowed the studio audience with her performance of the now-classic “Walkin' After Midnight.” YOUR SPACE Anthony Bruno, of Overbrook Road in Dallas, took this photo of the reservoir from Reservoir Road. "YOUR SPACE" is reserved specifically for Dallas Post readers who have something they'd like to share with fellow readers. Submitted items may include photo- graphs 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, 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711. Information must include the submitting person's name, address and telephone num- ber in the event we have questions. Readers wishing to have their photos returned cation. should include a self-addressed/stamped envelope. Items will be published in the or- der in which they are received. The editor of The Dallas Post reserves the right to reject any items submitted for publi- 1993 - 20 YEARS AGO Lisa Caputo of Shavertown has been officially named deputy assistant to President Bill Clin- ton and press secretary to Hill- ary Clinton. She assumed those duties January 20 upon Clinton’s inauguration. The 28-year-old Caputo is the daugh- ter of Ri- chard and Rosemary Caputo, a graduate of Wyoming Seminary and Brown YESTERDAY University. Members of Cub Scout Den 3 Pack 232 from Gate of Heaven School examined a copy of the Dallas Post from January 18, 1984, as part of a tour of The Post’s new office Friday, January 15. Den members included Brent Mayernick, John Pambianco and Jeffrey Singer. Jeffrey Malak, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Malak, Shavertown, and a senior at Wyoming Semi- nary College Preparatory School, was named January’s Student of the Month by the Kingston Lions Club. 1983 —- 30 YEARS AGO Newly elected officers of the Luzerne County Fall Fair Com- mittee recently took office at a meeting held at Irem Temple Country Club. The officers are: Robert Bayer, president; William Kalinowski, vice president; Pat Kalinowski, treasurer; Stet Swan, secretary; and Chet Szal- kowski, assistant secretary. Approximately 300 students at the Westmoreland Elemen- tary School found out “Who is Woodsy Owl,” and what he does, when the Bell Telephone Pio- neers of America brought its en- vironmental program to the Back Mountain. Woodsy Owl, the official American symbol for anti-pollution is a fantasy charac- ter who visits youngsters in schools and encourages them to become aware of various types of pollution in their world. His mot- to, “Give a Hoot, Don’t Pollute” catches the imagination of chil- dren and inspires them to prac- tice anti-pollution habits, from a very young age. It was Meet the Wrestlers night at Lake-Lehman High School last week during the Knights-Mountaineer wrestling meet. Wrestlers, managers and cheerleaders were introduced to the fans and mothers of each pre- sented with a corsage. One of the wrestlers featured in the pre- sentation was Jeff Austin. He was escorted by cheerleader Kim Sorber. Jeff is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Austin. 1973 — 40 YEARS AGO Debby Ostrum, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. Ostrum, Shavertown, will be installed as Worthy Advisor of the Charles James Memorial assembly, No. 144, Order of Rainbow for Girls, at a ceremony next week. Miss Ostrum will be installed by Ruth LaBar, Junior Past Worthy Advi- sor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence LaBar, RD 3, Dallas. The Back Mountain Federat- ed Democratic Women’s Club held its installation Dinner Jan. 5 at the Wa Hoo Inn. Officers in- stalled were: President, Anna Polachek; first vice president, Rosemary Engle; second vice president, Polly Honeywell; trea- surer, Ann Crake; secretary, He- len Grey; chaplain, Virginia Sor- ber; sergeant-at-arms, Elsie Fran- klin, and historian, Doris Schooley. Newly elected officers of Gate of Heaven's Altar and Rosary So- ciety are: Mrs. James Hawk, president; Mrs. Walter Weir, vice president; Linda Scholl, secreta- ry; and Mrs. Francis Barry, trea- surer 1963 — 50 YEARS AGO Holy Name Society of St. Therese’s, Shavertown, will have a “smoker” at the church this week. Harry “Fritz” Dorish, for- mer pitcher and present coach of the Boston Red Sox, will be the main speaker. Rural Building and Loan Asso- ciation elected L.L. Richardson president at a meeting held at its new office on Main Street Mon- day night. EW. Hall was elected vice president. Re-elected were: G. Wilbur Nichols, secretary; Frederick J. Eck, treasurer; and B.B. Lewis, solicitor. 1953 — 60 YEARS AGO Mrs. William Drabick, Meek- er, was hostess to the Sunshine class of Meeker Methodist Church at a Christmas Party last week. Annual election of officers was held at the business meeting prior to the festivities, with Mrs. James Davenport named presi- dent,; Mrs. William Drabick, vice president; Mrs. Walter Wolfe, secretary; Miss Letha Wolfe, treasurer; and Mrs. John Hildebrant, teacher. The first Back Mountain resi- dent to appear on television is John C. Bush, Church Street, Dallas Township, a member of the “Sports Tonight” panel seen Monday nights at 7:30 over WBRE TV Channel 28. Bush is the sports editor of the Sunday Independent. Holy Name Society, recently organized, held its first regular meeting Monday evening at Gate of Heaven, with newly elected officers seated. Robert Lauz is president; Leslie Bar- stow, first vice president; Myron Williams, second vice president; Joseph Simpson, secretary; and Michael Novajosky, treasurer. 1943 —- 70 YEARS AGO Three new members of the Dallas War Price and Rationing Board were sworn into service this week and took up their du- ties at the meeting of the Board on Monday morning. The addi- tional members are: H. Austin Snyder, supervising principal of Lehman Schools; Walter Elston, owner of Shady Side Dairy, Kun- kle; and Howard Risely, editor of The Dallas Post. Appointment of a sixth member, Clyde N. Lapp, has not yet been confirmed by the Philadelphia office of OPA. David Smith of Pottsville, a graduate of West Chester State Teachers College in the Class of 1941, has been appointed Super- visor of Music in Dallas Borough School during the leave of ab- sence granted Robert Hender- son for military service. Dick Parks and Ted Parrish were honored at a waffle and chicken gravy dinner held by tiga Idetown Church Choir at t 1 home of Mrs. Loren Keller. A money belt was presented to Dick, who expects to leave any day for the service, and a Testa- ment to Mrs. Ruth Parrish for her husband who is stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Information for “Only Yester- day” is taken from back copies of the Dallas Post which is 121 vears old. The information here is printed exactly as it originally appeared. “Because he helped Rosa Parks and the native Americans get their freedom." Morgan Landau Dallas “WHY DO WE CELEBRATE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY?” “Everybody has the same rights because of him." Jackie Sharon Shavertown “Because he was shot and died because he was black.” Abraham Dubsheh Shavertown “No idea. | learned about it in first grade.” Jack Lacasavage Shavertown “Because he helped the black people to be treated more fairly.” Samantha Bufalino Shavertown “To show respect to him because he showed the black peo- ple how to act in non- violent ways.” Jack Ziemba Kingston