PAGE 6 THE DALLAS POST Sunday, November 3, 2013 The Dallas Post www.mydallaspost.com Community Newspaper Group THE Times LEADER 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18711 - 570-675-5211 news@mydallaspost.com Dotty Martin EDITOR 970-7440 dmartin@mydallaspost.com Diane McGee Advertising 970-7153 dmcgee@timesleader.com Nutcrackers on display at library Eight-year-old Charlie Kappler will again display a holiday collection at the Back Mountain Memorial Library. This time it will be nutcrack- ers at the library for the month of November. Charlie is a third-grade stu- dent at Wycallis Elementary School. He has been collect- ing nutcrackers for about five years and has 80 figures ranging in size from three inches to three and a half feet. Charlie first became interested in them when his mom decorated his very own Christmas tree with mini nut- cracker ornaments when he was 3 years old. He then start- ed to receive them as gifts for different holidays throughout the year. When asked about his favorite nutcrackers, Charlie replied, “I like them all but the Halloween ones are my favor- ites.” He then added, “I like to look for all different kinds of nutcrackers to add to my col- lection.” Charlie lives in Dallas with his parents, Chas and Leah Kappler. Visit Tux at the library The Back Mountain Memorial Library has a full calendar of events scheduled for November. Register early and don’t miss out on one (or more) of the following pro- grams: Mike O’Brien, Tux and star players from the Wilkes- Barre Scranton Penguins are scheduled to present a lively, family reading program at the library. All ages are wel- come to attend “Penguins Promote Reading” at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Space is limited and families are asked to call the library at 570-675-1182 to reserve seats. The players will talk to the families about the impor- tance of reading, about being a team player and about their careers as professional hockey players. Tux will then entertain the children with his antics as the players read to the children. So bring your questions along with your memorabilia to be signed and get ready to have some fun with the Penguins and Tux! Uncover secrets from the Sands of Ancient Egypt at the Back Mountain Memorial Library at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14. “Everywhere the Glint of Gold: Treasures from the Tomb of Tutankhamen” is a free lecture presented by Stephen R. Phillips, Ph.D. from the University Museum and of Pennsylvania of Archaeology Anthropology. Nov. 4, 2012 marked the 90th anniversary of one of the greatest archaeologi- cal discoveries of all time - the tomb of Tutankhamen. Hidden in the famed Valley of the Kings, burial place of Egypt's New Kingdom pha- raohs, the tomb had laid nearly undisturbed for over 3,000 years until its discov- ery by an English archaeolo- gist, Howard Carter. This lecture first recounts the extraordinary chain of events leading up to the dis- covery of King Tut’s tomb, then we will see amazing images of the breathtaking array of spectacular ancient artifacts it contained, includ- ing gold, precious stones, sculpted alabaster and beauti- fully carved wooden objects. Most of the treasures you will see have never been outside of Egypt and many represent much more than first meet the eye. This lecture is appro- priate for all audiences, but space is limited. Please call the library at 570-675-1182 soon to reserve your space. * % % A “Healthy Eating” class will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19. Join us as a registered dietitian discusses the lat- est trends in nutrition and how to eat healthier. Six-year-old Nathanial Patla, of Harveys Lake, plays in leaves in this photo taken by his mother, Krista Patla. YOUR SPACE “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, 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711. 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-addressed/stamped envelope. Items will be published in the order in which they are received. The editor of The Dallas Post reserve the right to reject any items submitted for publication. ONLY YESTERDAY 20 YEARS AGO -1993 Brownie Troop 649 and Daisy Troop 625 recently went on a 1Y2 mile hike at Frances Slocum State Park. Park Ranger Jerry Kozlansky led the hike and helped the Brownies work on their “Animal” Try-It Badge. Those attending were: Cassie Mishanski, Lynn Kirkwood, Laura Vanderhook, Lindsey Kelly, Jamie Sulewski, Jonelle Dickson, Kaitlyn Musto, Jana Stec, Leah Bolton, Jessica Kukosky, Rachel Kukosky, Erin Swepston, Alicia Dymond, Angela Duris, Diana Glicini, Amanda Musto, Jill Vanderhook, Cassandra Backes, Sarah Rupert, Sara Swepston and Jodi Dickson. Now you can be the Baron of the Back Mountain! The Back Mountain Game is coming! The Back Mountain Jaycees will be selling this exciting Monopoly- style game in time for the Holiday season. Local business- es are sponsoring squares on the board which will feature their names. Members of the Jaycees planning committee are: Karen Cawley, Michael Zdan and Lisa Bealla. John Wertman bankrupted five people Sunday afternoon, but no one lost their homes. Competing in two rounds against 71 other players, the Dallas man won a Monopoly tournament which benefited the Wyoming Valley Montessori School. 30 YEARS AGO - 1983 Lisa Bond was crowned as 1983 Lake-Lehman Homecoming Queen Saturday, prior to the Lehman-Nanticoke football game. She was escorted by Tom Kukowsky. Runner-up, S BUT By Samantha Weaver * It was much-loved Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw who made the follow- ing sage observation: “It is dangerous to be sincere unless you are also stupid.” * If you find brushing your teeth to be tedious, you might want to check out the Blizzident. The makers of this new product use a 3D scan of your teeth to create a cus- tom toothbrush that looks like a mouthpiece Cathy Major, was escorted by Wayne Benza. Other members of the queens court and their escorts were: Joann Guton, Paul Jones, Cathy Clamar, Doug Barbacci, A: ‘my Conaway, Scott Drugotch, Michelle ONLY Fabian and YESTERDAY Ed Halda. Several Dallas and Lake- Lehman wrestlers recently received instruction from Penn State Assistant Coach John Fritz. Dallas participants included Corey Lingas and Mark Rogers. For Lake-Lehman, Doug Ide and Mark Yaple were the par- ticipants. 40 YEARS AGO - 1973 Lake-Lehman Senior Class members are rehearsing for their annual theatrical production, “Creeping Shadows,” a mystery comedy in three acts. Members of the cast are Denise Sherwood, Debbie Swelgin, Millie Kocher, Beth Evans, Sharon Cigarski, Sally king, Tina Traver, Kathy Yochavitch, Allan Brown, Debbie Moskaluk, Cindy Casterline, Irene Kernag, Bernice Manzoni, Debbie Marr, Debbie Dubil, Bonnie Vivian, Jane Salansky, Harriet Kocher, Jean Johnson, Al Wendel, Jack Lee, Ken Macialek, Jim Rogowski, Dave Erdman, Craig Edwards, Robert Reed, Bill Dockeray, Gary Mazer, Walt Babetski, Joe Haczewski and Arthur Carichner. Mrs. Clyde Davis, educa- tion chairman of Dallas Junior Woman's Club, announced recently that Barbara Berti is the lined with bristles. Supposedly, all you have to do is insert the Blizzident in your mouth, bite down and release 10 times, and — voila! — clean teeth in 6 seconds. Be prepared to pay for the convenience, though; a Blizzident of your very own will set you back $299. The toothbrush will last for a year, though, and replacement bristles are $89. * Those who study such things say that by the year 2020, more data will be created in winner of the $500 scholarship awarded each year by the club to a Back mountain student. Miss Berti is a 1973 graduate of Dallas High School and now attending Community Medical center, Scranton, where she is pursuing a three-year plan in nursing. 50 YEARS AGO - 1963 A sixth grade student at Dallas Borough High School, Scott Lefko, was the only Back Mountain contestant to win the Punt, Pass and Kick contest sponsored by Motor twins Inc. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lefko, Dallas, Scott made an outstanding score, winning first prize in the eleven year old class. Judy Wright and Eva Sue Szela of Dallas Senior High School won prizes Saturday afternoon at the SAFE-T-O Driving Contest held by the Pennsylvania ~~ Manufacturers Association. Jerry Fritzen was in charge of the project which was held on the parking lot of the Kingston National Bank. Fifty boys and girls from Luzerne County schools participated. 60 YEARS AGO - 1953 “The Mountainairs,” a double quartet of prominent Back Mountain singers, will make its first public appear- ance Wednesday night at the Sixth Community Concert at Westmoreland High School. Members of the group are: Charles Nichols Jr, Joseph Maza, William Burnaford, William Clewell, Richard Rudy, Raymond Kuhnert, Z.E. Garinger and Richard Oliver. Carleen Kocher, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Carleton Kocher, Laketon, will give an “suns.” exhibition of baton twirling, lighted and plain, at the Sixth Annual Community Concert at Westmoreland High School. Carleen, winner of several high ratings in forensic contests rep- resenting Lake-Noxen, is a pupil of Mrs. Wilma Hess Williams, Shavertown. 70 YEARS AGO - 1943 Mrs. Edward Sowers of Shavertown entertained mem- bers of the Ricky Sewing Club at her home on Wednesday. Present were Mrs. Russell Case, 3 Mrs. James Harfman, Mrs. : Zigmond Harmond, Mrs. Lewis | Stritzinger, Mrs. John Garrahan, | Mrs. Oscar Dymond and Mrs. | George Shaver. Troop No. 61, Shavertown | Girl Scouts, enjoyed a mas- querade party at the church last | Tuesday. Members of the troop | are: Dorothy Houser, Elizabeth | Gilroy, Jane Perrin, Janice Ross, | Alice Gordon, Nancy Lozo, Jean | DeReemer, Sally Lloyd, Janet Shaver, Ruth Mary Morgan, Ann | Merical and Lorain Moss. i Dallas women tied with | Georgetown Settlement House | for first plac3e for group awards | in the Food for Freedom Fair held at Kirby health center last" week. The prize winners were | members of the Adult Canning’ classes conducted by Miss J Dolton throughout the summer Winners of first prizes: Mrs. Z.E. Garinger, Mrs. Josephine | Norton, Mrs. Max Dreher and | Mrs. Harold Cook. The Dallas Post has been | in existence for 124 years. Information for “Only Yesterday”, is taken from back issues of the newspaper and is reprinted here exactly as it first appeared. a single hour than had been created in the entire world over the 30,000 years leading up to the 21st century. ( Here's an experiment for you: Find a piece of paper and write the word “suns.” Turn the paper upside down. It still says * There are more public libraries in the United States than there are McDonalds restaurants. For the moment, at any rate. “ITAFFECTS MY SLEEP- ITS AFUNNY FEELING. Jim Reese Dallas “I DON'TLIKE TO DRIVE AT NIGHT SO THEN I'M STUCK AT HOME MORE Marjorie Mottern Dallas "DRIVING AT NIGHT. | HAVE T0 STAY HOME LONGER AND CAN'TGET OUT” Elva Wheelwright Hunlock Creek | HATE GETTING UPAND THEN COMING HOME IN THE DARK. Robert Duris Shavertown “I LIKE IT BECAUSE YOU FALL BACK AND HAVE MORE TIME TO SLEEP Leah Klegnowski Trucksville “MORE SLEEP- IT'S | USEFUL IFYOU'RE IN HIGH. SCHOOL” | Gregory Navestad Wyoming
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