re Luzerne County Superinten- Robert Brader was recently requested -to release information con- cerning eight transportation problem-areas in the 120th District. District, state legis- lative representative Frank J. .O’Connell, Jr.,.who appears determined to see all his ‘recommended improvements brought about, made references to four hazardous conditions in the Back ‘Mountain in that request. After a reply by Mr. Brader, a second O’Connell letter ended, ‘‘If there is to be a war, I can assure you that I am a ready warrior.’ Mr. O’Connell’s letters imply that an increased gas tax is a possibility, as far as he is concerned. Mr. O’Connell cited Rt. 309, Dallas to the Wyoming County line; guard rails on Bunker Hill; guard rails. on Rt. 309, Birch Grove; and Country Club Road, Dallas as the area problems. A quick reply by Mr. Brader pointed out that that stretch of Rt. 309 will be resurfaced for the entire length. Presently, from the Dallas Intermediate School to the north, this stretch of road is heavily patched, with each additional patching, so that it rides very roughly. Regarding guard rails, he reported that they would be installed for 4,300 feet on Bunker Hill and he advised that he wasn’t familiar with the Meeting Set for With Homes for All people who are interested in helping children in need of homes are invited to a meeting at the Tabernacle United Methodist Church, Binghamton, April 28, at 7:30 p.m. Guest speakers Jan and Peter Huston, from Schenectady, will describe group in that area finding homes for dozens of hard-to- place children. They will also give help in starting a similar organization in Broome County that can give service here to children in need of foster care or who are available for adopt- ion, and can aid persons who want to help children through foster homes or adoption. Families for the Future, the Schenectady organization which Mr. and Mrs. Huston rep- resent, is one of 130 such groups throughout the nation. Many of these were paterned after or in- spired by Pearl Buck's well- known Welcome House. These groups provide information about children who desperately need homes—the physically and mentally handicapped, older Birch Grove area of Route 309. of houses, between Harter’s Dairy ‘and ‘the ' Courtdale Borough line, located across the creek. The guard rails along 309 in front of that area are new, but last summer's flooding washed out the base of many guard rail standards. Intermittantly guard wires are hanging imply or are lying on the ground, offering little or no resistance to a creek-headed car at those points. The Bunker Hill guard rail system is simply very old. Wires there are hanging limp in several, with huge drops on the other side. As to the Country Club Road, Mr. Brader reported that repair would depend upon a ‘bond issue or increase in gas tax.” This stretch of road, which runs through the Irem Temple Country Club golf course, starts out fine at Lake Street in Dallas and gets progressively worse as it continues_ through the golf course to Route 309, above the drive-in theater. At the goif course the smooth road becomes a heavily patched one, a little farther on it turns into one of those old roads made up of large pebbles in tar, with heavy spatching at the shoulders. On April 5, Frank O’Connell replied to Robert Brader’s reply. He mentioned that he appreciated Mr. Brader’s quick response and pointed out where Birch Grove is located, adding that he had sent pictures and Persons Children children, those of mixed race, abandoned children from other nations. They aid couples in the process of adoption ‘and in working out problems of adop- tion and foster care. They keep members informed on state and federal legislation regarding child welfare. The meeting April 28 will be- gin with refreshments and a get-acquainted period. There will be a play group in another will share their own exper- iences as adoptive parents of a mixed race family. This meeting is sponsored by a group of individuals in Broome County who are vitally interested in the welfare of dis- advantaged children, and would like to join their efforts with others who agree with them that deserves a good homie. calling 655-1721. Subscribe To The Post 16 E. Center St. Water proofer guaranteed to keep your basement dry up to five years. REG. $6.% GAL. a Veispear, S PRODUCT Shavertown information about. “‘this very unsafe condition...some months back.” Mr. O’Connell also asserted that “I do not, under any circumstances, plan on voting for the inclusion of main- tenance programs as a Capitol Bond project.” He said that he “would ‘prefer to meet the problem head-on...However, it is most ‘difficult for me to support any tax increases until I am absolutely assured that the monies expended are being properly spent, and further, that my legislative district is not short-changed. “My constituents have legitimate complaints in regard to the highway maintenance program’’, he goes on. He in- sists that it is the responsibility of the present administration to give the Pennsylvania tax- payers ‘“‘safe; well-kept high- ways’, as ‘they promised to do in their election campaign.” Mr: O’Connell’ wound up his message by claiming that “I: find no. quarrel if all of the above are met. I could then agree on bipartisan support of any reasonable proposal.”’ He concluded with his assertion, that if there is trouble over this issue he is ‘‘a ready warrior’ . Superintendent Brader couldn’t be reached, Monday afternoon or Tuesday, to comment on the proposed improvements. : Other highway problems mentioned were Wyoming Avenue, Kingston; River Street, Forty-Fort, from Ranson Street to. Route. 11; the bridge to Kingston Corners; and Montgomery Avenue. to Exeter Avenue in West Pittston. Superintendent. ‘Brader reported that the West Pittston road would be resurfaced from Schooley Avenue to: T.R! 92, as would the section of Market Street, Mr. O'Connell cited. The district office has River Street in Forty Fort on flood repair and Wyoming Avenue, Kingston will depend on the bond issue or an increase in the gas tax, according ‘to Mr. Brader. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Evans, 236 Church St.; Dallas, reported that someone had broken into their home last week while they were visiting their son in Falls Church, Va. : Mr. Evans called the Dallas Township police when he dis- covered that a cellar screen door lock was broken and the plates on the door leading from the cellar to the first floor had been removed. Apparently the intruders did not get into the Mr. Evans stated. 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