The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, September 13, 1989 Look-alike —— (continued from page 1) to drugs only available by pre- scription. Locata pointed out that it is unlawful to copy illegal or con- trolled substances, but these companies often find a way around the law. “They make changes so the pills are not ex- actly the same,” he explained. Also on the advertisement, were capsules. “It is hard to say what is in a capsule,” Locata said. “Just about anything could be in them.” Dallas Borough Police Chief John R. Fowler explained that companies advertise duplicates of illegal narcotics simply to sell their product. “These companies do not care about the individ- ual,” he said. “They just want to make money.” Fowler explained that youths will purchase these drugs be- cause they look like illegal nar- cotics. “Kids think it is nice to be seen with them. They let their friends see them with the pills,” Fowler said, describing a popu- larity scale built around illegal \ narcotics. ) Noxen Police Chief Joseph "Bren said people will buy the simulated narcotics because of curiosity. He pointed out what he said he feels is the greatest danger associ:.ied with the simu- lated narcotics: “If the pills look like real drugs, the person may see other pills laying around and take them. Those drugs may turn out to be real drugs.” Dallas Borough Patrolman James Martin said companies advertise depicting copies of il- legal narcotics because illegal narcotics mean money in to- day's society. “There is such a big abuse problem with drugs | in the United States that illegal drugs are in demand,” he ex- plained. “People will make money making look-alike drugs.” Martin also sees a danger with this business practice. “The in- dividual buys (simulated nar- cotics). Sometime someone might run into the real thing. Thinking the drugs are fake, they may take four or five. The drug may turnout tobe the real thing.” Emergency Medical Techni- ae Chris Davis, Kingston Township, recalled an old epi- sode of Quincy (A television show based on a coroner/investiga- \ tor). In the episode, fake drugs WW were being sold to youths. The kids then started dying. It turned out later in the show that the fake drugs were laced. “Itis a lure to get kids to come thinking they are going to buy real drugs,” Davis said. “They should be shut down,” said Emergency Medical Tech- nician Margaret Davis, “because they are going after the kids to make money. They just cash in on the fad of taking drugs.” Double the fun’ The Gallagher twins, Peter and Christian, 3, of Dallas, enjoyed riding the flying elephants at this year's Luzerne County Fair. (Photo by Ron Bartizek) Encampment reenacts times of Frances Slocum By SCOTT A. DAVIS Post Staff Frances Slocum State Park was pushed back in time this past weekend, when a colonial encamp- ment was reenacted to commemo- rate the kidnapping of Frances Slocum in 1778. The second annual celebration of the life and times of Frances Slocum was held at the park this past weekend. To commemorate the “Lost Sister of the Wyoming Valley," the 24th Connecticut Regi- ment Militia 1st Independent Company reenacted the encamp- ment of the same regiment, which would have been located in the same area on November 2, 1778. That was the date that a colonial girl named Frances Slocum, then five years old, was kidnapped by Delaware Indians. Her mother, brother, and two sisters were home with her when the Indians at- tacked. The two sisters and the mother escaped and hid from the Indians. Frances and her brother, however were captured. Frances’ mother came out of hiding to plead for her children’s lives, and the Indians released Frances’ ailing brother. 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Mock battles, skirmishes, mus- ket firing, and other activities high- lighted the event. Crack Citizens' committee asks By CHARLOT M. DENMON Staff Writer Jackson Township Citizens Committee headed by Pat Rusilow- ski met Friday with officials of the State Correctional Institution at Dallas to discuss their concerns about the number of inmates in ratio to correctional officers and the progress of the water connec- tion with Ceasetown Dam. Superintendent Joseph Ryan stated that there are currrently 1,953 inmates at the facility and 334 correctional officers. Members of the committee, Representatives Stanley Jarolin, George Hasay and Thomas Reese, aide to Senator Charles Lemmond expressed con- cern that there was not a sufficient number of officers. Ryan said that a letter would be drafted and sent for more guards at prison to the Commission requesting an additional number of correction officers. Ryan told the persons at the meeting that the new fence and the siren were now complete and that the water connection via Pennsyl- vania Gas & Water was approved and a letter requesting approval to tie itinto Ceasetown Dam has been sent to the E.G.S. Ryan's plan to use the tie-in as a backup was not satisfactory to the committee. Members told him they believed it should be used year-round to re- lieve the pull on local wells. This will be taken under advisement by officials. Ryan also stated that a second bid has been put out for an addi- tional tower for lighting due to the first one being drawn up in error. Muffler shop plan gis approval By CHARLOT M. DENMON Staff Writer # A new muffler shop to be located on Route 309 in Dallas moved a step closer to reality last week. At a special meeting of the Dal- las Township Zoning Board, Tues- day, September 5, the members approved a preliminary plan sub- mitted by architect Murray Miller for the shop which is to be built on property adjacent to Mark II Res- taurant by owner Anthony Pizzo of Staten Island, New York. Pizzo plans to build a Meineke Muffler Shop similar to two others he now owns in the area. The zoning board, however, did not approve the entire proposed development and will not until such time as the owner has made a definite decision what type of (continued from page 1) Noxen Police Chief Joseph Bren agrees that ‘crack’ is a growing problem in the Back Mountain. “Certainly it is here,” Bren said. Although he has not made any arrests personally, Bren said he has talked with kids and found ‘crack’ does exist in the Back Mountain. Bren said that if ‘crack’ is ap- pearing everywhere else in the country, there is no reason the Back Mountain should be any dif- ferent. Dallas Borough Police Chief John R. Fowler, however, is not so ready to say 'crack' has invaded the region. “It is possible that 'crack' is in the Back Mountain,” Fowler said, “but I have not run across it yet.” Fowler said he has spoken to known drug users and has found — — 9 SHOP 9 W. Northampton St Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18701 Phone: (717) 825-2024 NUMBER Betty McDonald. OWNER the area’s finest clothing jewelry & accessories | Fall Merchandise including: Country Classics 155 North Main Street "Only Shop Of Its Kind In Fashions Shavertown, PA 675-0856 The Back Mountain” they are afraid of the drug. “People are afraid of ‘crack’ because it is so potent,” he said. Kingston Township Emergency Medical Technicians Margaret Davis and Chris Davis (no relation) said they have no doubts ‘crack’ is in the Back Mountain. Chris said, “I think there is ‘crack’ in the area, but I do not think it is a big problem.” Margaret said, “We are no differ- ent than any other area. Our kids have everything the big cities have. If the kids do not go to Wilkes- Barre for ‘crack’, Wilkes-Barre will bring it to them.” Both EMTs admit they cannot confirm ‘crack’ is in the area. “We have taken in drug overdoses, but we can not confirm they were ‘crack’-related,” Chris said. business complex he plans tobuild. Presently, Pizzo plans to build a small business park or shopping complex; but he is not certain until he receives some definite feedback from people in this area. Following the special meeting, : the Dallas Township supervisors met to approve payment of current bills. They also appointed Township Police Chief Carl Miers, and Fire Ambulance and Rescue ChiefsJack Dodson and Ted Wright as deputy coordinators to the township emergency management team in order to meet the Sept. 30 state deadline for submitting a final plan. The supervisors also approved taking over the maintenance of Rice Drive, Rice Court, Woodside Drive and Trout Brook Road. 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