History.........Does Anyone Care?
I just found my old "Map and Guide to the City of.....Lackawanna" published by Good Beginnings in Rochester in cooperation with the LA Chamber of Commerce---1982.
The title is:
"Looking forward to its future with pride in its past!"
Subtitles:
"Lots Of Things To Do And See"
"There's always plenty to do and see in the "Big City", but Lackawanna offers visitors and residents a full schedule of entertainment opportunities at home too!"
"Twenty playgrounds, six of which include tennis courts and instruction, and Parochial School gymnasiums provide facilities for a wide range of activities sponsored by the Recreation Department. Sports programs include winter and summer basketball highlighted by a hoop shooting contest, seminars for soccer participants. Inter-city bocce tournament's and trips are available throughout the winter season. Aerobic classes, arts and crafts and bussing for various field trips round out the schedule".
"Special programs for over 900 seniors.....
"Each year kiddies search for hidden treasures during the annual Easter Egg Hunt. Fireworks complete the 4th of July celebrations, complete with a parade, and during August the City of Lackawanna sponsors a special day of singing , dancing, and fireworks when friends and neighbors join together in community recreation."
"Cultural entertainment is provided by Lackawanna's community theater groups. Open air art shows and ethnic displays are always popular with visitors and residents."
"Yes there are things to see and do in Lackawanna, whether its a backyard BBQ, sometime at the beach or a community celebration. We invite you to join us and see for yourself why so many happy people call Lackawanna home."
Other Subtitle Topics:
"Looking Forward To The Future With Victoria Square"
"Business"
"A Proud Heritage"
"An Ideal Setting"
"Play Ball"
2011
-1982
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= 29 years later.................Are WE Happy People?
I will gladly share this with anyone, it is a hoot! BTW: When I was in City Hall I asked if we could get the Lackawanna Historical Society (yes there are some real troopers who meet to keep this alive) to redo the locked cabinents in the lobby of the City Hall change-ups quarterly or so......... I was flatly denied by the Mayor and Council President!
The same with my 1936 edition of a Lackawanna Leader aka The Front Page, I will gladly share it.
I would have fought someone till next week if I did not see it with my own eyes....it was election time and there is an ad describing the polling places for the Political Parties in Lackawanna, N.Y.
The parties listed are:
Republican,
Democrat,
Socialist,
Communist!
And who do you think the offspring of those members are.........!!!!!:eek:
I tried to put this on the other thread but it was closed......
QUOTE=Dan12;816007]Blue this will be my last statement to you . If you see a piece of dog crap do you call it a flower, if it is raining do you say it is sunny so why when I see an idiot I shouldnt say so. If some is going to post a stupid statement then call it a stupid statement. Some people can hear something and not know what they just heard and whats worse is up here people see something and cant understand what they just seen ![/QUOTE]
What are you the, SpeakUp-Nazi? Telling US that WE don't understand when we don't even know or really care what personal vendetta you have for someone?!? Many of us don't know who you are.
Whatever bee bit YOUR bonnet .......we are on a different page than you, and are not on here for that; this is supposed to be an informational POLITICAL Forum. To keep up on the people, places, and things that relate to the betterment of Lackawanna. How are you trying to better Lackawanna with your personal issue ****-on blocking your view? :witless:
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Easy to say nasty things when you hide behind a fake name on here......
Quote:
Originally Posted by
Change2011
What Watkins looks like and really is are 2 very different things.........ask around......
I have been thinking about your rantings Change 2011.......
Too many of you people keep going off half cocked about some nonsense and spew lies to defame and harass a persons' character. What kind of an accusation is that, " What Watkins looks like and really is are 2 different things" . I have been around too long to listen to and put up with the junior-high mentality of political soldiers like YOU who like to stir the pot by putting out lies.
Put Up or SHUT-UP about what you are saying. I post facts, most of us do....this is a POLITICAL FORUM to discuss Lackawanna politics.
Ask around?
You know what, big boy/girl.......why don't YOU ask him to his face instead of making accusations on here, I know he will gladly spend some time with you; and then be man/woman enough to print your answers in The Front Page paper?!? " Put your big boy/girl panties on and deal with it! "
Tag! You're it!:eagerness: YOU started this.
Off of Dion Watkins' Facebook this morning.....
" Dion Watkins:
Don't allow anyone to steal your joy. It's time to grow up and stop allowing people to "rent" space in our heads. Life is too short to waste time worrying about who likes you or who doesn't. Your blessings are NOT predicated on who likes you or who doesn't, they're based on what God wants to have. So be encouraged and keep it moving! "
Now CHANGE THAT, 2011!:p