PAGE 6 THE DALLAS POST Sunday, December 8, 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 Books added to library shelves The following new books have been added to the shelves at the Back Mountain Memorial Library, 96 Huntsville Road, Dallas, for the month of November 2013: EXPRESS “Winners” by Danielle Steel, “Accused” by Lisa Scottoline, “The Four Doors” by Richard Paul Evans, “A Nantucket Christmas” by Nancy Thayer, “Sense and Sensibility” by Joanna Trollope, “The Kill List” by Frederick Forsyth, “Rasputin’s Shadow” by Raymond Khoury, “The Final Cut” by Catherine Coulter, “No Man’s Nightingale” by Ruth Rendell, “A Christmas Hope” by Anne Perry, “Dust” by Patricia Cornwell, “White Fire” by Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child, “The Minor Adjustment Beauty Salon” by Alexander McCall Smith, “Stella Bain” by Anita Shreve, “Tatiana” by Martin Cruz Smith, “Takedown Twenty” by Janet Evanovich, “King and Maxwell” by David Baldacci, “The Goldfinch” by Donna Tartt, “Cross My Heart” by James Patterson FICTION “The Paris Architect” by Charles Belfoure, “Tidal Choice” by David Bradford (local author), “Winners” by Danielle Steel, “Accused” by Lisa Scottoline, “A. Nantucket Christmas®by N and the Staff” by Barbara Wood, “Fallen Women” by Sandra Dallas, “Constance” by Rosie Thomas, “The Circle” by Dave Eggers, “The Luminaries” by Eleanor Catton, “We are Water” by Wally Lamb, “The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion” by Fannie Flagg NONFICTION “The King’s Grave” by Philippa Langley, “Five Days at Memorial” by Sheri Fink, “The Four Doors” by Richard Paul Evans, “Leadership and the One Minute Manager” by Ken Blanchard, “Lets Explore Diabetes with Owls” by David Sedaris, “The Boys in the Boat” by Daniel James Brown, “Obsessed: Americas Food Addiction - And My Own” by Mika Brzezinski, “Aimless Love: New and Selected Poems” by Billy Collins, “iPhone for Senior Dummies” by Nancy C. Muir, “Heart: An American Medical Odyssey, “The Blood Telegram: Nixon, Kissinger and a Forgotten Genocide” by Gary J. Bass MYSTERY “The Minor Adjustment Beauty Salon” by Alexander McCall Smith BIOGRAPHY “Becoming Mr. October” by Reggie Jackson, “Pure Joy” by Danielle Steel, “The Quiet Don” _ by Matt Birkbeck, “This is the Story ofa Happy Marriage” by Thayer, “Sense ang Se si Ann Patchett by Joanna Trollope, ‘No Mans "LARGE PRINT Nightingale” by Ruth Rendell, “A FICTION Christmas Hope” by Anne Perry, “Dust” by Patricia Cornwell, “The Death of Santini” by Pat . Conroy, “Gridlock” by Byron L. Dorgan, “No Way Back” by Andrew Gross, “The Valley of Amazement” by Amy Tan, “Candlelight Christmas” by Susan Wiggs, “The Cartographer of No Man’s Land” by P.S. Duffy, “White Fire” by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, “Stella Bain” by Anita Shreve, “Tatiana” by Martin Cruz Smith, “Takedown Twenty” by Janet Evanovich, “King and Maxwell” by David Baldacci, “The Goldfinch” by Donna Tartt, “Hostage” by Kay Hooper, “Cross My Heart” by James Patterson, “The First Phone Call from Heaven” by Mitch Albom, “In Broken Places” by Michele Phoenix, “Sins of the Flesh” by Colleen McCullough, “Ghost Medicine” by Aimee and David Thurlo, “The Serpent The History Channel * On Dec. 19, 1732, Benjamin Franklin of Philadelphia first published “Poor Richard's Almanack.” The book, filled with proverbs preaching indus- try and prudence, was pub- lished continuously for 25 years and became one of the most popular publications in colonial America. * On Dec. 17, 1843, Charles Dickens’ classic story “A Christmas Carol” is published. Dickens never lost momentum “Inferno” by Dan Brown, “The Hit” by David Baldacci, “Mirage” by Clive Cussler, “Secret Santa” by Fern Michaels BOOKS ON CD “The Longest Ride” by Nicholas Sparks, “Still Foolin’ ‘Em” by Billy Crystal, “Deadline” by Sandra Brown, “Gone” by James Patterson, “The October List” by Jeffery Deaver, “Doctor Sleep” by Stephen King, “Storm Front” by John Sandford, “Killing Jesus” by Bill O'Reilly YOUNG ADULT “OCD Love Story” by Corey Ann Haydu, “Rape and Sexual Assault: Healing and Recovery” by Rebecca T. Klein, “Draw Out the Story” by Brian McLachlan, “The Dream Thieves” by Maggie Stiefvater, “September Girls” by Bennett Madison, “Alex Rider: Russian Roulette” by Anthony Horowitz, “I am Malala” by Malala Yousafzai as a writer, churning out major novels every year or two, often in serial form. Among his most important works are “David Copperfield” (1850), “Great Expectations” (1861) and “A Tale of Two Cities” (1859). * On Dec. 18, 1912, after three years of digging in the Piltdown gravel pit in Sussex, England, amateur archaeolo- gist Charles Dawson announces the discovery of two skulls that appear to belong to a primitive hominid and ancestor of man. YOUR SPACE Dallas Post photographer Bill Tarutis shot this walking into a Dallas football game a few weeks ago. The school buses all lined up in a row caught his eye, as if they were standing at attention, waiting for their next assignment. “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. 20 YEARS AGO - 1993 The Dallas Middle School Student Council recently elected officers for the 1993- 1994 school year. Elected president was Jennifer Moran; Toni Gorgone was elected vice president and Larry Little was selected treasurer. Winning the office of recording secre- tary was Erika Knappman and corresponding secretary will be Anne Bishop. Paintings by local art- ist and craftsperson, Laura Slocum are on display at the Quilt Raque in Shavertown. Slocum, a member of the Cider Painters of America and a student at Sue Hand’s Imagery, is an accomplished artist in both fine art and dec- orative art styles. % The Dallas Mountaineers pounded a favored Wyoming Area football team 28-9 last Saturday to take the District 2, AA crown. Accepting the trophy for the Mountaineers were: Brian Brady, Rich Butcofski, John Howe, Greg Nazdan and Adam Hoover. 30 YEARS AGO - 1983 Members of the Dallas Gridiron Club honored Dallas High School football play- ers, their parents and special guests at the Fourth Annual Football Banquet held at the Newberry Publick House, Dallas. The club presented letter jackets to the seniors including Mike Borton, Don Dickson, John Farrell, Ed Fedrow, Tim Finnegan, Jim Gorman, Tim Grove, Jack Hines, Tom Levitsky, Paul Lewis Gregg Manusky, Sam Noone, Brian Oeller, Joe Ostrowski, Bernie Riley, Joe Simon, Ken Thompson, Tony Tucker, Bernie Walsh and Joe Walsh. Students of the Food and Nutrition course at Dallas STRANGE | By Samantha Weaver * It was American author Erica Jong who made the following sage observation: “Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer but wish we didnt.” * Jon Bon Jovi is probably best known for his eponymous 80s hair band, but he’s also quite a philanthropist, working on behalf of organizations including the Special Olympics, the American Senior High School recently participated in a confection- ary-making contest. Following the judging of their creations, the students donated the baked goods to the Meadows Nursing Center. Participants were: T.J. Bagley, Ray Eppley, Rick Stritzinger, J..o' A Emil, Tim Finnegan, Michelle Viveney, K ar e n ONLY Schooley YESTERDAY and Robb Musto. 40 YEARS AGO - 1973 Thirteen young ladies, members of the senior class at Dallas High School, enter== tained classmates at a Holiday party at Irem Temple Country Club, Sunday night. Music was provided by Mel Wynn. Hostesses were Gail Edwards, Lynn Gregory, Joyce Jolly, Kim Lockhart, Rebecca Stout, Maria Do Carmo De Souza Reis, Ann Crispell, Linda Flock, Barbara Griffith, Debra Kirshner, Kimberly Martin, Jane Ann Sherman and Bertha Supulski: The drama class of the Back Mountain Cultural Center recently visited two local community theatres. They attended a rehearsal of “Rumplestilskin” at Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre and experienced the arena stage of Showcase theatre in Wilkes-Barre. Participants included Bobby Stair, Denise Grabenstetter, Holly Carson, Maureen Johns, Randa Fahmy, Kelly Aikens, Dawn Campbell and Debra Grossman. 50 YEARS AGO - 1963 A Dallas Senior High School student received a tro- phy in a national weightlift- Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity. In 2011, the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation opened a res- taurant called JBJ Soul Kitchen, in which patrons pay only what they can afford, or can even volunteer in lieu of payment. * Those who study such things say that all mammals, from rodents to elephants, urinate for approxi- mately 21 seconds. This now is known as the “Law of Urination.” ing contest recently at Forty Fort High School. Dave Ryan, son of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Ryan, Shavertown, entered the 123 pound division. Dave and Peter Castillino, national champion and record holder, tie for top honors with a 780 pounds total, but because the local boy was one half pound heavier, he took second place honors. This was Dave’s first contest and he hopes to win many more. Cub Scout Troop 281, Den 5, attended a performance of “Beauty and the Beast” at College Misericordia on Saturday. Attending were Jack Cobleigh, Jerry McDonald, Eddie Nauroth, Mike Nauroth, Charles Wasserott, Roger Howell, #homas Phillips and Douglas Wasserott. 60 YEARS AGO - 1953 Dallas Borough second grade has an item in Cub News, Jr. Audubon Society, November-December issue. It was written by John Wardell on behalf of his classmates who are much interested in birds, and his teacher, Mrs. Antoinette Mason who sees to it that feeders are stocked and wild birds coaxed to spend the winter. The Back Mountain Area will be well represented at the Wyoming Valley Oratorio Society’s concert at St. Stephen’s church, Wilkes- Barre, later this month when Clifford Balshaw of Goss Manor will act as director, Louise Weigand Ayre, of Trucksville, will be accompa- nist and Ruth Turn Reynolds, Trucksville, Dick Oliver, Dallas, and Adria Jones, Trucksville, soloists. 70 YEARS AGO - 1943 Members of the cast for the “Nit Wits,” hilarious comedy to be presented by * A poll conducted by Gallup determined that 42 percent of Americans believe that people are sometimes possessed by the devil. * Scientists unearthed frozen 30,000-year-old plant tissue from fossil squirrel burrows in north- easter Siberia. This would not be remarkable, except for what came next: Researchers thawed the seeds and planted them. The seeds germinated and grew, producing members of the Senior Class of Dallas Borough High School, in the auditorium Friday evening, have start- ed to practice in earnest. Cast members are: Tommy Winter, Clinton Brobst, Emily Winter, Margery Wood, Nellie Barry, Rosemary Barry, Steve Grinnell, Bob Gross, William Winter, Billy Bogart, Jean Hammond, Mary Jane Hislop, Lou Prentice, Helen Kocher, Constance Dinwittette, Bette Jones, Henry Short, Hank Urban, T.T. Trumball, Don Verfaille, Maude Middleton, Alice Shaver, Bert Baxter, Frank Kuehn, Sally Jean Gould, Bette welsh, Milton Greer, Norman Stair, Madeline Short, and Nora Brown. ; A number of young folks brought a great deal of enjoy- ment to Mrs. Sarah Morgan, oldest resident of Outlet, when they gathered at her home recently and serenaded her with guitar and enthusiastic singing. Mrs. Morgan is able to get around only by means of a wheel chair. Friends who gathered at her home were: Catherine and Ruth Milbrodt, Theodore and Ernest London, Thom as Waters, Francis and Walter Crispell, Dick Weaver, Leo Milbrodt and Walter Sorber. Tony Hudak, of Overbrook Avenue, is convinced that he has his best luck when he hunts alone, for Tuesday he brought back from the moun- tains, back of Noxen, a 6-poi buck and a dandy red @ There were no others in h : party. 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. viable seeds of their own, making Silene stenophylla the oldest via- ble multicellular living organisms. * If you die without any friends or family to attend your funeral, Amsterdam is apparently the place to do it. In that city, a civil servant will provide flowers and a poet will compose a eulogy in verse for those who would oth- erwise make an unaccompanied and unmourned final journey. “NO,IDON'TPLANTO DOANY “NO,NOTYET.ILIKETOGO VE YOU STARTED YOUR SHOPPING. WE DO CASH” WHEN IT'S SNOWING.YOU Wilma Williams KNOW MORE ATMOSPHERE” Shavertown Connie Doty Sweet Valley “NO,NOTYET, WITHIN THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS. Linda Wagner Dallas “[HAVE TWO MORE THINGS TOGETAND IM FINISHEDAND IKNOWWHERE TO GET THEM; Beth Ritz Wilkes-Barre PPING YET?” “OF COURSENOT,ISHOPON DEC. 24THAT THE LASTMINUTE. THERE ISA CANARADERIE THEN. Barb Niedzwiecki Hunlock Creek 4 “NO, GIVEMONEY OR GIFT CERTIFICATES - MAYBEA LITTLEGIFT" Dianne Corby Center Moreland
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