IE >™/™= ree 52540 G VOL. 86 NO. 31 Cave Shop, which is closing The Harveys . Lake. Beach Association will hold its ‘annual gala fireworks display on Sunday evening Aug. 31st. This spectacular event is held each year @ conjunction with the boat parade~of the Harveys Lake Yacht Club. Festivities begin around 9 p.m. in the Sunset beach area. The Labor Day weekend program has become a traditional one and marks the end of the summer season at Harveys Lake. The Yacht Club begins its sailboat parade at dusk, using torchlights to highlight the sails and to give a tremendous illusion over the water as they travel around the shoreline of the lake. Many refer to it as ‘Red Sails in the Sunset’. When they arrive at the Sunset area they are appropriately saluted with bombastic fireworks. The fireworks The annual country carnival of the Dallas Fire and Ambulance Inc. will open Aug. 30 at 5 p.m. on the library auction grounds, and continue Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, beginning at 2 p.m. A fireman’s parade starting 7 p.m. will “highlight Saturday night’s activities. Forty nine vehicles were featured in last year’s parade and there are more entrees this year. A panel of judges will select the winning parade entry. Byron Grieves, games chairman, announced that the popular mouse game will return this year. Fire truck rides, pony rides, can smash, games of chance, and the dunker will also highlight the weekend activities. Music beginning Saturday at 8 p.m. and Bins on Sunday and Monday evening will feature the Nomads, the Relations, and the Country Kings. There will be dancing every night. Mike McFadden, general chairman, has announced that the parade route will begin at Dallas Village Shopping Center, continue up the highway to Main Street, Dallas, up Main Street to Huntsville Road, then to Ridge Street where it will end at the auction grounds. Caroline Bynon, chairlady for the ladies auxiliary, stated that the auxiliary still needs items for the white elephant booth. Persons who wish to donate any items with the exception of clothing may call Blodwyn Shaffer or Resie Carroll or drop them off at the library barn. display high in the air over the torch- lighted boats is breathtaking and awe inspiring and one of the highlights of Harveys Lake season. The public is invited to view this event. Roads are now clear to Har- veys Lake. Walter J. Murphy is president of the Harveys Lake Beach Association with Mrs. Gertrude Drury serving as vice president. Mrs. Mary Keller serves as secretary and Mrs. Joan Brenner as treasurer. John C. McKeown is chairman of the Board of Directors, with Mrs. Marie E. Shibilski, William Owens, Norman Timko, John Lynch, Thomas Brown, James O’Donnell, James Bannan and Mrs. Gertrude Drury, also serving on the board. DALLAS, PA. TWENEY CN E> When Jackson Twp. Planning Consultant Marlene M. Pawlowski initiated an informal survey of the residents of that township, she discovered a lot about what was ‘good’ about that community. And many of the township assets resemble those identified by residents of neigh- boring areas in the Back Mountain. The questionnaire was applied to 21 members of the township planning commission and the group’s citizens advisory committee to obtain their opinions, pro and con, on the area. Less than a fourth of the respond- ents had lived in the area for more than 40 years and 62.5 per cent had moved to the area within the past 10 years. The Pawlowski report indicated that the group moving to the area chose it because of its beauty, rural atmosphere convenient to but separated from the metropolitan area and nice home. Nearly half cited that combination of reasons or phrases closely related. “Country living,” ‘‘beautiful rural township”, ‘Quiet rural atmosphere’ “hills and valleys” were among the repiies selected hy ‘survey. respon: dents fo deseribe Jackson Twp. The location of the coming Cross Valley Expressway and the suburban location with limited commercial development were among the specifications noted which related to the area’s accessbility to Wilkes- Barre. Other replies noted the water, air, space and forests as the environ- mental advantages enjoyed by township residents. Suburban growth potential, quiet neighborhoods, ‘‘good population mix’’ and ‘‘reasonable taxes” were referred to in the positive sense, as well as a number of other miscell- aneous ‘‘assets.” The survey also ranked township problems for future consideration. Thirteen of the 21 replies cited the inadequacy of the planning and zoning, a result which has obvious relationship to the nature of the survey. ‘‘Terrible zoning” said one reply. ‘Inadequate planning for the future’ noted another and ‘“Too many variances (to existing zoning rules)” claimed still another. Road problems and problems of government and public apathy tied for second place in the survey. Each was mentioned by 10 replies. The lack of a central municipal building, lack of participation and communication and the indifference of the public were also hit. On road problems, replies criticized ‘not fast enough snow removal’, ‘no road markers,” ‘“‘nonconformance of township road to Penn DOT width Other problems gaining prominent mention in the survey included the lack of recreation areas, which was mentioned by six respondents. Six also considered the location of an asphalt plant in the township among the “problems” faced by the town- ship. Lack of sewers was mentioned as a problem by five replies. Other difficulties in the township which were cited. in the survey in- cluded the= presence of the state correctional: institution in Chase and the need for a warning system when prisoners have escaped, the need for stronger anti-litter enforcement and improved postal service. i Those responding to the survey were also asked what improvements they would like to see in the com- munity during the next five to ten years. Ten listed better planning and zoning, nine asked for more public services (including school improve- ments) and utilities, eight suggested limiting commercial and industrial development, six endorsed the provision of recreational facilities, five spoke for maintaining the area’s rural character and three asked for governmental improvements. Only two asked road improvements in this section of the survey. Dallas- Borough Council’s “request for help-in cleaning out Toby's Creek was denied by ‘the Department of Environmental Resources. A.W. Bartlett, Director of DER, informed council that channelization and levy construction is not feasible. He also stated that waste materials in the creek are a civic responsibility. Council disagreed with DER’s deci- sion and agreed to resubmit their application for assistance in improv- ing flood control with another letter to State Rep. Frank O'Connell. The area under consideration is in the vicinity of Fino’s, Dallas: Dairy, and Earl Brown’s. Proposals for the combined council, fire, ambulance, and municipal build- ing renovation were discussed. A meeting will be scheduled between council and fire and ambulance Dallas Area Fall Fair Inc. has announced plans for Fall Fair Fire Olympics Sept. 7 from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the Lehman Horse Show Grounds as part of the annual Luzerne County Fair features. Cochairman Ed Roth said up to a dozen area fire companies were ex- pect participate in the ‘olympic’ event®®or firefighters. Included in the competition are a pumping contest, portable pump contest, bucket brigade and tug of war. The pumping contest requires a five-man fire crew in full gear to lay 150 feet of 14-inch hose, connect the nozzle and hit a target 50 feet away hard enough to topple it over--all in a race against the clock. In the portable pump contest, the firemen must set-up with 50 feet of 25-inch hose, attach the nozzle and pump water in a race against time. There are three classes in the bucket brigade event, Roth pointed out, a 10-man event, a five-man and an eight-woman class for auxiliary. Each brigade competes to fill a 55 gallon drum to overflowing in arace against the clock. Trophies are awarded for first and second place winners in these events. The final event of the afternoon is a tug of war with only one trophy to be awarded. Teams are limited to eight men each with a maximum weight total of 1600 pounds. Protective gloves are permitted and spiked shoes are hanzned. The event takes place over a large water-filled porta-tank which threatens a bath to the losers. Roth said an overall prize will be awarded to the team placing best in the various events on the basis of overall total points. Fire fighters also play an important role in the 6:30 p.m. parade, Sept. 5, the first day of the fair. Three Dallas-area service clubs moved full-speed ahead this week on preparations for the 1975 Luzerne County Fair which they sponsor through Dallas Fall Fair Inc. Work nights were scheduled for the Lehman horse show ground, in Dallas both Wednesday .and Thursday evenings during the coming weeks in preparation for the Sept. 5-7 fair. In addition, Rotarians, Kiwanians committees preparing for various events and publicity for the fair. Advance ticket sales campaigns were also underway. During the presale, ride tickets which will cost 40 cents each on the midway will be sold at four'for $1. w 3 a 5 The service club selling the pre- event ticket will also realize a 10 per cent commission which is applied to the various club budgets for charitable purposes Dallas Area Schools and Lake- Lehman Schools bus schedules were received too late for publication in this week's edition of the Post. If sufficient interest is evident, the schedules will be published next week. Recycle drive The Back Mountain environmental group will hold a paper recycling drive, Saturday, Aug. 30 from 8:30 am. to noon at the Shavertown Methodist Church upper parking lot. No magazines will be collected. Glass and aluminum will be collected at the same time by the Back Mountain Jaycees. Jackson donations Residents of Jackson Twp. are reminded that time is running short for donations to the Jackson Volunteer Fire Dept. : The campaign ends Aug. 30th. 5 w », ¥ x9 a representatives to review plans and evaluate their needs. Following the meeting, Smith Miller Associates will inspect the building and submit recommendations for renovations. James Sapser, whose band played at Dallas Borough Recreation Center, July 18, reported to council that he did not receive the fee agreed upon for his services. He said that ordinarily the band charged $100 for an appearance but because it was the Center, he agreed to $50 plus what ever amount could be collected during their per- formance. Collections totaled $64. Playground officials turned it over to council because it was a larger amount than expected. Council voted to send Sapser a check in the amount of $64. Robert Roberts, Parrish Street thanked council and the press for assistance in having horses removed from lots near his property. He said, however, that nothing has been done about the weeds on the lot. Council- man Willard Newberry said that since there is an ordinance against weeds, it should be enforced. Council informed Roberts that a letter would be written to the owner requesting that he cut the weeds. In the meantime, Ralph Garris, roadmaster, will knock down brush with the payloader. The possibility of buying a street sweeper was considered when Councilman Peter Arnaud reported $24,000 in revenue sharing for equip- ment. Garris was authorized to check information on sweepers. Garris reported that specifications for new traffic signals are ready for advertisement. Council voted to hold a special meeting to study the specifi- cations before they are advertised. Bids will be opened at the Sept. 16 meeting. ‘Dallas Fire and Ambulance Co. 3 » 7 country carnival and parade, Aug. 30 to Sept. 1. The parade will open the festivities, Aug. 30 at 7 p.m. Charles Lemmond, borough soli- citor, reported that in the complaint from Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kirkpatrick against their neighbers Mr. and Mrs. Dennis, that they had violated the issuance of a building permit, he feels that since both parties have attor- neys, council should refrain from action at this time. Council voted to approve a $500 donation to the Back Mountain Library. Harold Brobst, road committee, reported that most of the paving has been completed in the borough. Most of the work was paid through the liquid fuels account. Council members are still looking for persons to serve on a Bicentennial Committee. The Lake-Lehman School District will open the new Lehman-Jackson Elementary School when the district schools open on Wednesday Sept. 3. The newly constructed building will house students K-5 - from Lehman- Jackson Townships and all the 6th grade students in the Lake-Lehman School District. Three other elementary centers, (Ross, Lake and Noxen) will house students K-5 from their respective neighborhood areas. Seventh and eighth grade students will be housed in the recently refurbished Lehman- Jackson Elementary School. Lake- Lehman High School will be the attendance center for all students, grades 9-12. A pre-school workshop for all employees of the school district will be conducted Tuesday, Sept. 2 at 8 am. with a general meeting in the multi-purpose room of the new Lehman-Jackson building. Various sub-meetings, based on the educational level, will be held before teachers report to their respective buildings to prepare rooms and hi S E A 24D STE instructional materials for opening day. The school calendar for the school year 1975-76 calls for 180 student days and 185 teacher days. The school is scheduled to close for the year on June 7, 1976. School will not be in session on the following dates: Oct. 24 - teacher’s in service; Nov. 27-December 1 - Thanksgiving vacation; Dec. 24-Jan. 2 - Christmas vacation; Feb. 13 - teacher’s in-service; Feb. 16 - Presidents’ Day; April 2 - West Side in-service; April 15-19 - Easter vacation; and May 31 - Memorial Day. In addition, the Department of Education has granted approval for six early dismissals to allow teachers to work on curriculum revision. On the following dates, school will be dismissed after lunch, at approximately 1 p.m.: Sept. 24; Nov. 12; Dec. 10; Jan. 21; March 17; April 28; May 14 (Make up date). Meetings will be held after lunch, 1 p.m. -4 p.m. Continued on Page 13 = i
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