’ Prison Warden — Humanitarian Story Section B, Pg. 1 VOL. 84 NO. 18 As preparations for the 27th annual Back Mountain Memorial Library Auction progress, auction chairman William J. Umphred has named four co- chairmen to be in ¢karge of specific areas of anetion planning. ™ ir Loe Name co-chairmen were ‘John on promotions; Lloyd Gable, logistics; Dale Wagner, solicitations; and Jack @andis, booths. All "Your men are responsible for developing committees within their respective areas of responsibilities. In turn, the committees will then be respon- sible for the detail work of planning the three-day auction. Under Mr. Sheehan, areas of respon- sibility are ‘Ham & Yeggs’’, Kick-Off Dinner, public relations, 50-50 Club, and program. Mr. Gable will be responsible for developing auctioneers, the barn where the auction will be held, buildings and grounds, parking, auction runners, transportation, and new goods display. vegner ark anligues, cele- brities, general solicitations; new goods, and national goods. The fourth co-chair- man, Jack Landis, is in charge of baked goods, books, candy, fun booth, odds and ends, refreshments, and plants and produce. All four men have already developed working sub-committees and are running ahead of the auction schedule for the year, according to Mr. Umphred. Mr. Umphred recounted a conversation with perennial auctioneer Les Jordan when (continued on PAGE B THREE) Raw sewage overflowing an over- capacitated septic system and running into Harveys Lake brought a $200 fine to Nadine Ann Treberio, owner and operator of the Wahoo Inn. Claude M. Neifert, waterways patrolman for the Luzerne County district of the Pennsyl- vania Fish Commission, traced a foul odor he had noticed, while on an April 20 patrol at the lake, to the tavern. After arresting Mrs. Treberio for violation of the Pennsylvania Fish Com- mission Pollution Law (section 200), the $200 fine was levied following her ‘‘field acknowledgement of guilt.”” The offense carries a maximum fine of $1,000. An investigation by officer Neifert, prior to the arrest, he said, determined that the condition had existed ‘‘a con- siderable amount of time, with the know- ledge of the innkeeper.” In order to proved additional prosecution, Mrs. Treberro is following Fish Commission recommendations, to rectify the condi- tion. The Water Quality Bureau, like the Fish Commission, is a branch of the Department of Environmental Resour- ces. When the Water Quality Bureau’s engineer, Stanley Lehman, was asked why this sewage pollution fine had been handled by the Fish Commission, rather than, as usual, by his bureau, he $aid, “The Fish Commission took immediate action; our job is to now see that the problem is abated.”” Regarding officer investigate at least a half dozen other locations around Harveys Lake” that he suspects are guilty of similar pollution violations, Mr. Lehman said that he is sure that the Water Quality Bureau’s field man in the lake area is working with the Fish Commission on the investi- gation. Mr. Neifert confirmed that the two departments ‘‘will work together on these possible violations in the near future.” He (continued on PAGE B THREE) Sielaff Commends 2 SCID Officers George M. Jorda, Shavertown, and Raymond H. Stair, Nanticoke, correc- tional officers at the State Correctional Institution at Dallas, were the recipients last week of formal commendations, awarded to them for having shown tre- mendous courage and dedication. Commissioner of Corrections Allyn R. Sielaff and Ronald Marks, director of operations, both arrived at SCID from Harrisburg last Wednesday to make the presentations, at which time Mr. Sielaff read the following: “On Feb.27, 1972, while on duty at the State Correctional Institution at Dallas, you were confronted with an incident which involved three armed residents attacking another resident.” “Your intervention at this time pre- vented a possible death or a more ex- plosive situation. This action by you was a clear demonstration of courage.” “IT am commending you for your prompt action and display of courage.’ (continued on PAGE B THREE) THURSDAY, May 3, 1973 FIFTEEN CENTS by Russ Williams Thirteen-year-old Edward Laibinis has no kidneys, but at least six residents of: the State Correctional Institution at Dallas (SCID) are prepared to give him one of theirs. This was learned from Mrs. Gabriel Laibinis of Hanover Township, Edward’s mother. A portion of a letter sent by the inmates to Mrs. Laibinis reads: ‘‘We are quite willing to undergo any of the tests that will be needed to determine if the potential kidney is acceptable. ‘‘One point that we would like to bring out is the fact that we do not wish to be considered a potential parts bank. We are interested in aiding this young man and not any personal glory. All we are con- cerned with is the fact that if this kidney is received by Edward, that someday he lead a normal life and bring reason to an otherwise drab existence. “We would like anyene concerned to know that this offer is made with no other idea than to help this young man. We (do not) expect nor request any reward or compensation.’’ The letter was signed by George Campas, who is the unofficial spokesman for, and one of, the ‘SCID six’’. George is a fortyish, stockily-built, ex-Plymouth resident, who looks like somebody’s father (George Jr. is 20; Clair, 18; Patty, 17; Judy, 15; and John is 12). A resem- blance to the famous odds-maker named Jimmy has earned him the nickname, “The Greek”. George, who points out that 98 percent of the residents of Chase ‘“‘are human beings..and suckers for a little kid’’, reports that since the six of them have sent their letter to Mr. and Mrs. Laibinis, he’s been approached by like to help the boy. Concerned that their kidneys might be unacceptable, they’ve acquired tentative signed promisory, blood statements from More than 40 police officers from 16 surrounding communities witnessed a “staged mock drug raid’ last week at the Kingston Township Municipal Building, The “raid” was part of an eight-week course on drugs and narcotics being offered by the Kingston Township Police Department under the direction of Chief Paul Sabol. William Pugh, narcotics officer in the township set the scene with as much realism as possible. A replica of an A high-speed chase through several towns ended with a crash and an outburst of gunshots in Harveys Lake Sunday. Richard Yale, 16, Swoyersville, was chased by police, from Main Street, Swoyersville, through Luzerne, into Kingston, Pringle, Court- dale, Larksville, Edwardsville, King- ston Township, Dallas Township, Dal- las Borough and on out to Har- veys Lake, where he smashed the al- legedly stolen car into a utility pole. After the accident, Richard Yale was shot, as he attempted to escape on foot, running into a wooded area at Warden Place, Harveys Lake. Kingston Township eight or 10 warning shots were fired into the air, and that a ricochet must have struck the youth, who had taunted, “You won’t shoot me.” Injured in the upper right arm, the Yale youth was taken to the Nesbitt Memorial Hospital by the Swoyersville police. He was admitted and listed in fair, later satisfactory, condition Swoyersville police had been on alert concerning the youth, who had escaped from the Luzerne County Juvenile Deten- tion Center. It was suspected that he was involved in various area auto thefts. When he was sighted by Swoyersville police in one of the reported cars the chase began. (continued on PAGE B. SEVEN) which would ordinarily be found in a real drug raid was set up in a corner of the classroom. A dozen young men ranging in ages Trucksville Search Unit and the Fire D- partment acted out the parts of drug users, having a ‘‘party.’”’ Four police officers participated in tho beginning of the mock raid-until the final arrest, Officer Pugh explained each move in detail for the benefit of those present ‘who had never been on a drug raid. what to expect, what to look for, results of taken and what action they could and could not take. Some members of the class who had ficers. helped them in their own departments. The final and eighth session will in- clude an appearance by a member of Malibar and an informal dinner. Certifi- cates will be presented by Chief Sabol to each officer who participated. Marks. 4 & Yi a §
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