A number of what Harveys Lake resident Chet Davis calls “old chestnuts” were introduc- ed for consideration by Harveys Lake Borough Council at its regular meeting last Thursday night. The old chestnuts included in:ggbquate road repairs, com- iaty flooding and drainage problems, and continued con- cern about speeding around the lake. Complaining about the condi- tions of roads and water dam- age to property were Mr. Davis, Leo Wodaski and Marie Shibil- ski. The responsibility for curb- ing a natural stream which runs down the side of Carpenter Street, Mrs. Shibilski insisted, rests with the borough. She stated that this information was related to her in a recent tele- phone conversation with Sen. Newell T. Wood. SH “larly, Mr. Wodaski threatened to “put a piece of plywood in front of the culvert to divert the water onto borough property’ if nothing is done by the borough to protect his pro- perty from the rushing water. A quip by Councilman Carl Swanson that council would have to raise its millage to deal with these problems was refut- ed sharply by Mr. Wodaski, who angrily insisted that council SoU ‘show improvements befort¥it talks about raising the millage.” Council President Thomas Cadwalader pointed out that council cannot act on the strength of a reported telephone conversation with Sen. Wood, and authorized Solicitor Joseph V. Kasper to write a letter to the legislator asking for a full state- ment of his position. Additionally, President Cad- walader stated that the council is reluctant to put out funds for blacktopping inasmuch as ‘‘the sewer program will mean they’ll all be ripped up again.” Mr. Davis countered by argu- ing that “we’re not asking for blacktopping—just streets that are passable.” The road committee will con- sider ways to alleviate the poor road condition. Council agreed to urge its policemen to enforce the 35 m.p.h. speed limit around Har- veys Lake when it was pointed that speedsters ‘travelling 70 m.p.h.”’ are making the roads hazardous for other residents. Chief Walbridge Leinthall stated that he and his men would be on the look-out for these reckless motorists. A request to approve the auditing of the: Harveys Lake Municipal Authority’s books “to see what has happened to the money this council has given them” was unanimously ap- proved by council. President Cadwalader stated that the council has the authority to make this request when and if its municipal authority has not audited its own books “in a reasonable length of time.” Said Mr. Cadwalader: ‘The authority’s been in business for about one and a half years now; I think that’s more than a reasonable length of time.” Persons living in boat houses over Harveys Lake may have to move, council affirmed, if a State Law approved 20 years ago applies to Harveys Lake. The law, introduced by Sen.- Wood, provides for a penalty of $300 or six months in prison for persons who maintain living quarters over or deposit foreign substances into ‘‘water used for human consumption.’’ The question now, said Atty. Kasper, is to determine whether or not Harveys Lake is con- sidered a body of water ‘for human consumption.” Should his inquiries satisfy him that it is, Harveys Lake Borough Council would be in a position to house owners who live in their facilities. steen was appointed dock and boathouse inspector for the borough. He will accept appli- cations for the construction of docks at the lake, with permit steen emphasized that although no charge will be made for dock repairs, he must still know of the dock owner’s intention before construction or repairs can be made. Permit applica- tions can be obtained from either Mr. Wintersteen or from Secty. John H. Stenger. President Cadwalader ex- pressed his and the borough’s thanks to Galka’s Hauling Com- pany for its extra efforts in collecting garbage and debris at the lake. He declared that although each family is permit- ted three 20-gallon containers per week. the recent collection averaged five to seven bags per family. He asked that residents henceforth limit their refuse for collection to the stipulated three containers. Flood victims with property losses which are expected to substantially reduce . their taxable income this year should take imMWediate steps to reduce witholding or estimated according to the Institute ' of Certified Public Accountants. Under a very recent change in the law, flood victims may elect to recompute their 1971. tax after reflecting the flood loss deduction. Although this change is so recent that no instructions have been issued by the IRS, presumably such taxpayers need only file form 1040X, amending their 1971 tax return, clearly electing to recompute refund for the amount of the tax deduction. In general, the amended return should specify the date of-the disaster and the exact location of the property damaged or destroyed by the flood. The Institute recom- mends: that’ such taxpayers consult their tax advisors at their earliest convenience. In lieu of claiming a 1971 tax loss, additional 1972 exemptions can be claimed (for withholding Operations at Commonwealth back to normal, a company spokesman told the Dallas Post Monday morning. According to John Sheehan, public relations department, local service calls can be completed without difficulty, and all problems resultif®rom Hurricane Agnes Hoover Family Plans Reunion The 60th reunion of : the Hoover family will be held July 15 at ON Sandy Bottom, Har- veys Lake. A basket lunch at 12:30 will precede a brief' business meeting. Relatives are urged to attend and friends are welcome. reported to the company have been corrected. “We anticipate that we will uncover other difficulties as we go along, however, and urge that persons with unreported telephone service problems contact us about them as soon as possible,”” Mr. Sheehan noted. A tremendous back-log of new service requests has been up- dated, Mr. Sheehan reported, and company workmen are prepared now to handle service requests when they come from flood victims re-located in mobile homes throughout the area. Toll service is not yet back to normal, Mr. Sheehan states, because the number of Bell Telephone toll circuits has not yet been restored to pre-flood conditions. purposes only) based on the amount of itemized deductions which the employe estimates for the current year. Generally, an additional exemption may be claimed for each $750 of estimated itemized deductions. For example, an employe who has suffered a flood loss of $7,500 (after considering in- surance, if any) may be able to claim as many as 10 additional withholding exemptions which might completely eliminate any federal income tax withholding for the remainder of the year. The exact number of ad- ditional exemptions which one may claim will vary according to the employe’s income level and the number of exemptions the employe is presently claiming. It is recommended that the employe check with his tax advisor immediately. To take advantage of the additional withholding exemptions, the employe must file a new W-4 Withholding Exemption Cer- tificate with his employer. According to the CPAs, self- employed individuals can also use their estimated property losses to reduce their 1972 estimated federal income tax payments due in September 1972 and January 1973. The amount of the estimated flood loss should be deducted in estimating the individual’s taxable income for the year. 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Anderson’s of- fices may think they're seeing double, their secretaries look so much alike. Mary Parsons and Anne Haas are not twins, but they are sisters--and the family resemblance is obvious. Anne, who resides at 232 Cliffside Ave., Trucksville, is Magistrate Harvey’s new secretary; Mary has worked in Magistrate Anderson’s office for more than a year. A graduate of Dallas High School in 1968, Anne worked previously for Galland, Steinhauer and’ Ripa as a bookkeeper. Her new job as a magistrate’s secretary, she says as she pours over the records of the past few months, is proving very challenging. Anne’s first day of work two weeks ago was quite unique. She had been at work a few scant hours when ‘in strode Judge Bernard J. Podcasy, Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas, who announced that he was establishing the county court in Magistrate Harvey's office for the duration of the flood emergency. During the next few days, Anne got to meet several of the county judges--an opportunity not enjoyed by all magisterial secretaries. If she has any problems “learning the ropes,” Anne has the considerable advantage of having a sister who can fill her in on everything a busy magistrate’s secretary has to know. A Dallas Township road, No. 765, off of Lower Demunds Road, will be abandoned by the township Board of Supervisors, according to action taken at its July 5 meeting. Supervisor Fred Lamoreaux recommended vacating the Church Smorgasbord Proceeds to Benefit Flood Relief Fund The Dallas United Methodist Church will sponsor a smorgasbord dinner for the benefit of the Wyoming Con- ference Disaster Flood Relief Fund. Tickets will not be sold, but a free will offering will be asked of each person attending the dinner which will be held July 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the church basement. All monies collected’ will go directly to the relief fund. The Rev. Douglas Akers, pastor of the Dallas church, extends a warm welcome to all families in the community to support this worthwhile project. concrete road, due to its very poor condition caused by recent heavy rains and stream-flood- ing. There are no residences located along the road. Solicitor Frank Townend ad- vised the board it would be necessary to advertise the abandonment of the road. This will be done by Secretary Glenn Howell. It was noted payroll figures were higher than usual, due to overtime pay of regular police- men and the hiring of special policemen during the period of flood emergency. Special letters of appreciation will be sent to Commonwealth Telephone Company, Shaver- town Fire Company, Mrs. Philip Walter, and Alice Tinsley for their assistance during the same period. Secretary Howell was in- structed to draw up specifica- tions and advertise for bids for a tractor. The one being replaced is over 35 years old. 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