U 21 School Teams Begin League Action VOL. 84 NO. 2 DALLAS, PA. FIFTEEN CENTS Photo by’ Jim Kozemchak Twenty one of the: original 26 res idents of Dallas State (n= otiome, aon successfully lid the 12 7month surveyis course conducted by the Wilkes- Tre Campus of The Penn- rs University. In special ceremonies held during the latter part of December, George W. Bierly, campus director, awarded cer- tificates of achievement to the par- ticipants in the higher education program which was under the direction of Professor John R. Kolesar, program chairman of the surveying program for Commonwealth Campuses of the University. The pilot project, which was the first of its kind to be conducted for residents of a correctional institution in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, was initiated in January of last year through the co@eration of former State Atty. Gen. J!" Shane Creamer, Pennsylvania institution officials and administrative representatives of The Pennsylvania State University. Professor Kolesar declared the pilot expressed the hope that a similar beginners’ class will be offered next year. by Marie McCandless Time was, the onl adults who looked and ski resort owners. With the advent of snowmaking machines, even these en- thusiasts no longer need depend on Mother Nature for their sport. But a hardy breed of creatures who apparegly thrive on sub-zero, windy thrills remains to scan the skies for snow: snowmobilers, the bundled-up pioneers of the mechanical age. Actually, they don’t really need all 24 inches of the white stuff. Consumers as much as two feet of snow should settle Snowmobiling is said to be akin to motorcycling in its thrills, with the operator unprotected except for a wind- skirting the unseen dangers of tree stumps, rocks, or sudden dropoffs. The proper dressing, from snowmobile suits ee Of the 21 students completing the witended their (continued on PAGE THREE) req! nireme mts, See Many citizens of Lehman Township attended the monthly meeting of town- ship supervisors Monday night to defend Lionel Bulford, township police chief, from an alleged threat to his job. Joseph Park, Alan Major, and Bruce Spencer, supervisors, as well as Secretary Lewis Ide and Solicitor William Valentine heard complaints about and support for the police chief. The issue arose when the supervisors directed a letter to Chief Bulford Jan. 4, notifying him that his employment had been renewed for a 60 day period only and was contingent upon his ability to satisfactorily fulfill the new job requirements, which will be established shortly. Jack Cleary, president of Oak Hill Civic Association, and Tom Yoniski, its secretary, strongly defended Mr. Bulford’s performance and criticized the supervisors for their lack of sensitivity in the handling of this matter. Other township residents expressed support for the board’s actions but disapproved its methods for dealing with this situation. Other interested residents noted that whether or not Lionel Bulford does his job is a matter to be judged solely by his superiors, on facts, and not an issue to be aired at a public meeting. They argued that the meeting’s highly charged emotional atmosphere was not conducive to objective consideration of any significant = issue, especially the ap- pointment or discharge of a police chief. Joseph Park and Alan Major assured residents that their motivation for this Kids who have dreamed of being a fireman someday and riding atop a shiny red fire truck may be disappointed, but firefighters from the Shavertown Volunteer Fire Company are delighted with their brand new yellow fire engine. A 1973 Imperial fire truck built on a Ford chassis, the new vehicle has been making the rounds--unofficially--for the past week as Shavertown firemen complete its road tests. Fire Chief An- drew Roan allows that the truck is and expects it will be operational by the weekend. But a yellow fire truck? Yes, indeed, Mr. Roan assures the skeptics. New federal recommendations released last year reveal that the color yellow shows up much better at night than the traditional red. Mindful of these Because of the motion of the machine, the effective temperature of the air can be from five to 60 degrees colder than the actual theremometer reading, similar to the known effect of the wind-chill factor. Are snowmobilers then masochists? They think not, and in facet the snowmobile proves practical in snow emergencies. Winter babies who might have been delivered in taxis or police cruisers can now make it to the delivery room after all, and snowbound families can be assured of necessary food and medical supplies. In areas where snow is an established, constant part of the winter routine, snowmobiles provide basic transportation for foresters, doc- tors, and those in similar indispensable positions. As a sport, snowmobiling has attracted many adherents. But, since the nature of the machine allows it to ride rough-shod over landscaping, through private property and into seemingly frozen enemies. In an effort to regulate the use of snowmobiles and prevent property Ni A recommendations, Shavertown has already painted its 1,275 gallon tanker yellow and is considering painting its 1954 Peter Pirsch pumper yellow, too. The price tag on the new fire truck was $30,000, Mr. Roan reports, with funds for the equipment raised over several years by house to house solicitation and the fire company’s annual bazzar. The women’s auxiliary, headed this year by Beverly Rosengrant, has worked long hours to assist the firemen in raising the money for the truck, Mr. Roan declares. The new fire truck is a firefighter’s dream, boasts the Shavertown chief. With twin booster reels to carry 1500 feet of hose, the truck carries 1,000 gallons of water which, with the company’s other two trucks, assures that ‘‘Shavertown will be rolling to fires with over 3,000 (continued on PAGE THREE) damage and injury, Pennsylvania state law forbids their operation on any public road. In addition, some boroughs, have outlawed their use entirely; and, of course, riding on private property without permission trespassing. 3 The snowmobiler is left with two alternatives. He must either obtain permission to operate the vehicle on private property, or take it to a public trail. Public trails have been established in many of the state’s Game Commission lands, a list of which may be obtained from the Game Commission, P.O. Box 1567, Harrisburg, Pa. 17120. Open land, unobstructed by tree stumps--ideal conditions for snowmobiling--is the stuff of which golfing greens are made. Some country club operators have found it profitable to open their greens to snowmobiles, some even renting out machines for use on the damage to the greens and have aban- oonimied on PAGE TWELVE ) measure was a sincere effort to increase police efficiency and not an attempt to “railroad” the chief. A request from certain of the citizens that the supervisors retract the letter and explore other solutions was denied. Homer B. Moyer, president of the Back Mountain Memorial Library, forwarded a request to the township for a con- tribution to help offset library expenses. He noted that if all municipalities ser- viced by the Back Mountain Library would allot an equivalent of 10 percent of their grant from the Federal revenue sharing program, the library’s budget would be sufficient for it to receive State Aid. His letter alse included the fact that Second Term annual income from the library auction is not keeping pace with rising expenses and additional service demands emanating from the increase in local population. Supervisor Park recom- mended that action on this letter be tabled for future consideration. A letter from Bernard Hendrzak, assistant solicitor for Luzerne County, notified the township that the annual = Upset Price Tax Sale would not be held until the end of 1973. This sale, which offers property the county has acquired for delinquent taxes, was postponed in consideration of the damages suffered during the June 1972 flood. (continued on PAGE FOURTEEN) Edward Richards was re-elected permanent chairman of the Kingston Township Board of Supervisors at its reorganization meeting. Atty. Ben Jones III, township solicitor, sat as temporary chairman as Richards was re-elected. Michael Stanley was appointed per- of $7000 per year but not to exceed three percent of monies paid out during: the year 1973, excluding repayments of loans, notes, certificates or. other evidence of indebtedness or other borrowed money. Ben Jones III was retained as solicitor at a salary of $600 per year plus one percent on collection of real estate transfer tax. Paul Sabol was reappointed police chief at a salary of $7800. Officers Bill Pugh, John Appel and Luther Rezelle will receive $7200 per year salary. Policemen receive an hourly rate of $2. School crossing guards will receive $5 per day for all days they work their regularly scheduled shifts. Kingston Township will be ministrated as a single-road district. Robert Chamberlain was re-appointed road superintendent at an hourly rate of $3.85. Raymond Glenn Harvey was ap- pointed ‘working supervisor’ at a salary of $3.10 an hour. Truck drivers and equipment operators will receive $3 an hour and laborers $2.50. John Dana was reappointed zoning health and building inspector at a ad- Photo by J.R. Freeman Wyoming National Bank will remain as depository. Harry Owens was custodian for the building. All taxes will remain the same as in 1972. retained as pointed for the new year: water com- mission—bavid Phillips. William Pugh. i (con tinued on PAGE THIRTEEN) 6 Companies Answer Fire Call at Park A call advising that “there’s smoke at Hanson’s’”’ came into Harveys Lake police headquarters a scant minute after a massive fire fighting effort by six Back Mountain fire companies. At least 70 men worked throughout the clear, cold night battling flames which were contained for the most part inside the rambling structure at Hanson’s Amusement Park by a roof heavily laced with iron crossbeams. The extent of the damage—estimated by one fireman at 75 percent—was not visible from the building’s exterior. Answering the police call shortly after ber, who sped to the scene and found the (continued on PAGE FOURTEEN) Ice forms in the Susquehanna River, creating un- usual circular. patterns. :
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