by Joan Kingsbury
“I assure you, you have the full
reach some remedy to the situation
here.”
% This is how PennDOT district
“engineer Jack Finn replied to Back
“Mountain residents asking what
=PennDOT plans to do to make Route
%309 a safer place to travel.
“ A large portion of Wednesday
wnight's meeting of the Kin ston
iE RR SR a
(Photo by Mark Moran)
Township Board of Supervisors was
devoted to residents comments
concerning the area of Route 309
between Center Street and Franklin
Street in Shavertown.
Although this area of Route 309
near the Shavertown shopping
a number of years, the death of nine
year old Matthew Segrave-Daly on
July 14 while he was attempting to
d
i by Barbara Evans
; i A petition signed by ten families
§ ~ residing on Goodman Road, Dallas
) Z ». was presented to the Dallas
We “ Township Board of Supervisors at
) i @ = their regular meeting last week:
| ¥' &. Itwas a request to have their dirt
ae © road graded and some sub-base
ii H & work done. They are having dif-
/ I ficulty maintaining” the road’in its
i present condition. The supervisors
i said that they would inspect the
| road and meet with the residents to
| discuss the matter.
| Secretary Glenn Howell was
K instructed to advertise for bids on a
van type ambulance for Kunkle
i Ambulance Association. The 13-
1 page specifications will be
1 available at the Township building
for inspection. Bids will be opened
at the Sept. 4 meeting.
The ambulance is being pur-
chased through a grant for the
Kunkle community.
A resident of Lower Demunds
Road; Dallas was present to inquire
hE o
Three members of the animal
world were in the spotlight last
week in the Orange-Carverton area
s a black bear, a Holstein dairy
cow and five Canadian geese made
the news and were topics for
discussion by Back Country
residents.
Seven-year-old Brian Gay, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Gay, Jr.,
Sutton Creek Road, Orange, and his
cousin, four-year-old Jennifer Gay,
were swinging on a swing sét in the
Gay backyard Friday evening
about 8 o’clock, when Brian spotted
a ‘big’ black bear hovering a short
distance away in the GAy’s
backyard.
Brian came into thei house and
yelled for his father - then both
watched Mr. Bruin trudge off
j through the woods ‘over the hill and
i into a batch of Christmas trees’
growing on the Gay farm. That was
the last seen of the bear since!
Last Wednesday evening, around
6 o'clock, somebody shot and killed
a prize Holstein dairy cow on the
* farm of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Sands
of Carverton. The cow was pur-
chased in late July at a cost of $1,800
in Canada.
The animal, shot and wounded,
dragged herself into a nearby
swamp where the person or persons
shot her again as an examination
f showed bullet wounds in the
stomach and behind an ear, ac-
cording to Mr. Sands.
Sands, aided by neighbors,
3 used chains and a tractor to haul the
WM carcass from the swamp Thursday
¢
about the height of fences allowed in
the township. Chairman Phillip
Walter noted that there i isa six foot
limit on fences.
Work has begun in Kunkle on the
little league baseball field. Sullivan
Construction Company was
awarded the bid for the field,
backstop and dugout. It will not be
completed until next spring season.
The police report indicated that
the cruisers traveled 8591 miles;
there were 342 incidents called in to
the office; seven traffic arests;
three criminal arrests; 13 accidents
were reported and Jeremy Torr and
Thomas Lewis graduated from the
Police Training Academy on July 6,
1979.
John Gossard resigned as school
crossing guard and former
Meshoppen Chief of Police, Richard
Dodson was appointed to replace
him.
‘The regular bi-monthly super-
visors meeting and the Planning
Commission meeting will be held
Aug. 20 at 7 p.m.
morning. It was then removed by
employees of the American Ren-
dering Company of Binghamton,
N.Y., which will make fertilizer of
the carcass.
Kingston Township police were
notified and Patrolmen John Appel
and Lutther Rozelle investigatged.
The matter was still under in-
vestigation as the Post went to
press, and no arrests were made.
At Frances Slocum Park in
Carverton, five Canadian geese
officials say the geese assumed
‘squatters’ rights’ and are making
the park their home. The geese
possess a friendly nature and make
a point of stopping at picnickers’s
tables for a snack and have become
quite an attraction at the park.
Park officials hope the web-footed
birds stay at least through Labor
Day! After that date, their lives
may be in jeopardy from ‘sport-
smen’!
demand safer conditions.
Among the requests made on a
petition circulated by Shavertown
resident Carolyn Bulford were
installation of a traffic signal at the
intersection of Route 309 and
Franklin = Street with the
designation of a pedestrian cross
walk; a reduced speed limit in that
area; and utilizing already existing
caution lights owned by the fire
company to help during peak traffic
hours.
Circulated throughout the Back
Mountain businesses and five
churches, Gate of Heaven, St.
Therese’s, Qur Lady of Victory, St.
Frances Cabrini and St. Paul's
Lutheran, more than. 3400
signatures were recorded on these
petitions.
Included in comments made by
residents were those Arthur
Segrave-Daley, father of the boy
who was killed, and Col. William
Dierolf.
Although he is not a Kingston
Township resident, Dierolf noted
that he frequently travels this
portion of the highway. He urged
installation of safety measures
stating, “I lost my father at that
spot in 1955.”
Segrave-Daley stated, ‘This is a
situation we have let get
progressively worse. There is no
bitterness or rancor in this
question, but how many more
deaths do we have to have before
something is done.”
In giving PennDOT’s position on
the matter Finn stated,” I came
here tonight because I am very
personally concerned about the
problem you have here. It is not as
simple as it may appear. From the
department’s standpoint we have
an obligation not only to Kingston
Township and its residents but to
the traveling public as well.”
Finn stressed that heavy traffic
congestion is a severe problem and
any attempt to slow down traffic
flow will undoubtly raise an adverse
reaction from the traveling public.
Despite this, Finn said, “On the
other side of the coin we have this
very tragic situation just a few
weeks ago and we realize that
safety is the primary concern.”
Concerning the petition Finn said
there would be no problem in
reducing the speed limit from 45
miles per hour to 35 miles per hour
in the area between Center Street
and Frankling Street.
Kingston Twp. Chief of Police
Paul Sabol suggested enforcement
of no parking on either side of the
highway in PennDOT’s right of
way. Finn agreed that this would
help alleviate congestion; and that
it would be implemented.
When the idea of installing a solid
medial strip was brought up by the
supervisors, Finn cautioned that
taking this measure could cause
protest from businessmen who
would be directly affected by it.
Board members claimed that
businessmen would not lose
business over installation of the
median. Ambrose Gavigan pointed
out that the area would only require
patrons to go approximately one
block out of their way, not several
miles.
The median will cover a distance
of about 1,300 feet and will prevent
left turns out of the shoping center
and other businesses located in this
portion of highway.
When inquiring on progress made
following the meeting, Kingston
Township Secretary Mark Kunkle
noted that the supervisors’ petition
requesting the speed limit reduc-
tion, no parking enforcement and
solid medial barrier was sent out
Due to the inclement weather
over the past weekend the 14th
Annual J.R. Davis Fire Company
Horse Show has been postponed
until Aug. 26. This is the first time
in the history of the show that this
Planning
The chairman of Harveys Lake's
planning commission, sharply
criticizing a “‘political maneuver”
approving the controversial pur-
chase of land at Sandy Beach by the
borough, resigned in protest over
the moves last week during the
commission’s August meeting.
Dr. M. I. Slavin verbally sub-
mitted his resignation after com-
mission members voted 4-3 to ap-
proval a borough plan to acquire
certain Sandy Beach property as a
municipal building and recreation
site. The approval failed at the
commission’s July meeting on a 3-3
tie vote.
The presence of Harveys Lake
businessman Joseph Paglianite
served to break the tie during the
August meeting. Voting with
Paglianite were Councilman Robert
Wintersteen, a consistent defender
of the Beach purchase; and fellow
commission members Richard
Heuer and Francis Kopko.
Commissioners T. N. Wood Jr.
and Anthony Fulton voted with
Slavin in opposition to the motion.
Since this is the major fund
raising event of the fire company,
the members are optimistic that the
show can still be a success.
However, they noted that com-
munity support is urgently needed.
More information will be released
as it becomes available.
‘““When they railroaded that
approval to the purchase of Sandy
Beach...it was inconceivable to
me,” said Slavin. ‘It’s so blatantly
political’’ the doctor observed,
stating that he believed the
deliberations of the commission
should be guided by standards of
good planning and the best interests
of the borough.
The planners had previously
agreed to invite proposals for the
beautification of the Sunset area
during the Thursday meeting and
an Allentown landscaping firm
provided a general presentation on
their abilities to handle such a
project.
- Smith-Miller Associates was also
represented at the meeting and
presented informal expressions of
interest in the job, citing their
previous experience in the area and
the successes they had achieved in
obtaining federal grants.
Kopko then moved to accept
Smith-Miller as the company to
handle ‘ the project. Slavin
suggested that since Smith-Miller
Monday.
When asked if she felt any
progress was made at the meeting
Carolyn Bulford replied, “I think
the meeting went very, very well. I
am hoping PennDOT will follow
through.” ;
Speaking with Finn on Tuesday
he confirmed that the PennDOT
traffic unit has submitted requests
to Harrisburg for approval of the
speed limit reduction and no
Finn said he feels
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certain that these procedures will
be implemented within three
weeks.
Installation of a medial strip will
take longer according to Finn. He
has been looking into the possibility
of salvaging materials from
another project which would hasten
installation time. Upon receipt of
the letter from Kingston Township
supervisors, Finn will seek ap-
proval from Harrisburg for this
project.
Franklin Township Volunteer
Fire Company will hold its carnival
Aug. 15, 16, 17, and 18 on the fire
company grounds.
Among the features of the car-
nival will be Uncle Ted, Thursday,
Aug. 16, and Friday, Aug. 17, at 8:30
p.m. each night.
The Pits open at 10 a.m. on
Saturday, Aug. 18 and at 1 p.m.,
there will be a tractor pull.
The Red Sky, a band from
Binghamton, N.Y., will entertain
had proposed no specific ideas for
the area the planner delay their
decision pending the receipt of
three specific proposals. The
measure was defeated by a 4-2 vote
with commission member Fulton
abstaining because of his
professional ties to the Allentown
firm.
Slavin said he also questioned the
availability of funds for the project
since council had taken a $3,000
fund budgeted for the planning
commissin to pay legal fees con-
nected with the defense of their
Sandy Beach purchase decision.
Councilman Wintersteen assured
the commission that the funds
would be made available for the
project. Slavin indicated that the
commission should obtain a written
assurance.
The split decision favoring Smith-
Miller was followed by a motion by
Kopko to approve the Sandy Beach
purchase plan, Planning Com-
mission members had cited the lack
of a written proposal for parking,
sanitation and safety for the Sandy
by Joan Kingsbury
Fred Crupp, a Wilkes Barre
resident, was named business
manager of the Dallas School
District at the board’s meeting on
Monday night. For the past six
years Crupp has been employed at
Wilkes College where he is
currently serving as assistant
comptroller.
Chosen from approximately 36
applicants, = Crupp holds a
bachelor’s and master’s degree in
business administration from
Wilkes College. Starting salary is
set at $18,000 per year. Crupp will
assume his duties Sept. 4.
Under co-curricular ap-
pointments a resolution was
adopted confirming the interim
action of Dr. Richard Shipe to
appoint Ronald Rybak head football
coach for the 1979-1980 football
season effective Aug. 13.
George Dombek was named first
assistant football coach while
William Straitiff and John Earl
were named assistant football
coaches. Bruce Slocum Insurance
Agency was awarded student ac-
-cident and football insurance for the
1979-1980 school year.
Elaine Williams was named
student council advisor and Sally
A letter from the Department of
Environmental Resources read at
Monday night’s meeting of the Leh-
man Township Supervisors
requested installation of catch
basins at Lake Silkworth.
A letter sent to DER from the
Lake Silkworth Protective
Association claims that during
“heavy rains, ashes and cinders are
washed into the lake. The super-
and see what can be done.
Members of the Jonathan R.
board to issue an identification card
to members of Lehman, Lake Silk-
worth and Jonathan R. Davis Fire
Companies.
Recently, firemen have had a
problem getting through roadblocks
when a fire occurs. A meeting will
be set up between Police Chief Tom
Kane and the three fire company
chiefs to work out a solution.
Three Lake Silkworth residents
in a sluiceway under Route 29. The
problem. di
When the residents questioned if
the board could give them some
financial aid in repairing this
problem they were informed that
unless it is the responsibility of the
township, legally the board can not
provide any assistance.
Frank Ziegler was appointed
part-time policeman at a salary of
$700 a year.
‘Tom Kane was appointed
‘‘coordinator of emergency
management’’ for Lehman
‘Township. This post was Imeny
Riegel, majorettes advisor for the
Dallas Junior High School.
Junior and Senior High School
students will have the opportunity
to purchase their lunches a la carte
this year. Price of available items
is as follows: sandwiches, 25 cents;
peanut butter sandwiches, 20 cents;
canned vegetables, 10 cents;
salads, 25 cents; desserts, 15 cents.
A milk contract was awarded to
Dallas Dairy for the 1979-1980 school
year.
The following residents were
named to the Citizen Advisqry
Committee to serve a three-year
term beginning in 1979; Bettie
Brace, Janice Borton, Joyce
Krivenko, Cheryl Miskiel and Mae
Rome.
Dr. Michael Bucan, Dr. Richard
Crompton, Dr. H.G. Gallagher and
Dr. Walter Mokychic were named
school physicians. Dr. Anthony
Kutz was appointed school dentist.
The following persons were ap-
pointed building coordinators:
Anthony Chiarucci, Dallas
Eleinentary School; David Jones,
Dallas Township Elementary
School; Virginia Jenkins,
Trucksville Elementary School.
Maternity leaves were granted to
Mrs. Elizabeth Gover and Mrs.
Bosoy Banks. BE IS
BLE
Saturday night.
There will be carnival rides every
night for both young and old and
raffle drawings will be held every
hour.
Food and beverages of all kinds °
will be available including funnel
cakes, pierogies, hamburgs, hot
cream, french fries and soda.
The Franklin Township Volunteer
Fire Company provides: service to
both Northmoreland and Franklin
Townships.
Beach municipal building-
recreation site. A written proposal
had been requested in a letter to the
council.
After the 4-3 vote favoring the
purchase without the requested
specifics, Slavin announced his
intention to resign.
“It’s not a question of wanting to
win them all,”’ Slavin noted, citing
his ultimate acceptance of a Win-
tersteen-Kopko proposal to permit
the construction of two-story
boathouses adjacent to the lake
which he had opposed.
“I thought something unusual
was happening when 1 saw
everyone attending,’ concluded
Slavin, referring to the Smith-
Miller and beach purchase votes."
Orchardview
next project
for DAMA
Sewering of Orchardview
Terrace will be the next project of
the Dallas Area Municipal
Authority.
At Thursday night’s meeting, the
board decided that due to a’ serious
pollution problem Orchardview
Terrace must be their first priority.
Consisting of 54 connections and
5600 accessible feet probably cost of
the project is $197,000. According to
Tom Bagley, a $50,000 grant is
available to help defray costs of this
project.
Spencer Martin, chairman of
DAMA, said Tuesday that sewers
were run into Orchardview Terrace
in 1971-1972: but-that homebuilding
in the area since that time has led to
a situation in which “quite a few’’
properties contain malfunctioning
on-site waste disposal (septic)
systems.
The board accepted a motion
made by Joseph Youngblood to
direct Roy Weston Company to
prepare documents for extension of
sewers in Orchardview Terrace.
Although Elmecrest Woods and
Powderhorn Drive are also in need
of sewers, Orchardview Terrace
proved most feasible since in-
stallation of pumping station is not
necessary there.
Martin continued, however, that
extension of the Orchardview
master plan and is not just a recent
decision. ;