ep 4 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, December 13, 1989 Te SDALLASCPoST [Lake sewer records must be rebuilt It appears that no state or federal mandate required the Harveys Lake Sewer Authority to maintain accurate records of ‘its installations when the municipal sewer system was in- stalled 12 years ago. That being the case, the authority didn’t keep records of who connected to the sewer and who did not, even though their regulations required every home or business located within 150 feet of the mains to do so. Now many Lake residents are paying the price for that shortsightedness. Anyone trying to surmise the reasons for this lapse could come up with several reasons for it, ranging from the benign to the avaricious. Whatever the reason, it’s likely that in the end it will cost taxpayers more to develop a list after the fact than it would have while the installations were taking place. That's not to mention the expense and trouble many home- owners have gone to in order to remove dangerous bacteria from their water. As it becomes more likely that the source of the contamination of private wells in Harveys Lake is uncon- ' nected or improperly closed septic tanks, the ultimate cost of the lapses of a dozen years ago will grow. Now the Authority faces the difficult and costly task of creating the records they should have kept on the installation of the sewers. It is a large undertaking, but the health and safety of borough residents is under threat until the job is done and the source of the bacterial is eliminated. We hope they will get on with it in a far more aggressive manner than has been evident thus far. A house to house survey seems the only method that will insure accuracy. Perhaps volunteers from the community could help, if properly trained on how to inspect for the proper hookups. Newsprint pact would aid recycling Word that a Canadian company is hoping to enter into an agreement to buy thousands of tons of waste newsprint generated in Luzerne County is most welcome. Newsprint has been one of the most prodigious buy hard to dispose of materials filling our landfills. ~ The newspaper industry has been slow to respond to the obvious hazard that waste newsprint represents. Its bulk consumes a significant percentage of landfill space, and the inks contain potentially dangerous chemicals. But under pressure from conservationists and government, the industry is rapidly addressing the problem. Several large newspapers in Pennsylvania have committed themselves to using more recycled paper, and that should spur growth in the supplier ranks of that commodity. Each week, even a small paper like The Dallas Post generates dozens of waste copies via unused office copies and returns from news dealers. And each week we have wished there was something more useful to do with them than toss them in the dumpster. Perhaps there will be, soon. Dictatorship with a Communist face Now that the curtain of secrecy that has shielded the former leaders of East Germany is being lifted, there seems to have been very little difference between their conduct and that of despots anywhere else. While their citizens queued up for basic necessities, the leaders enjoyed all the luxuries that a rich westerner might have. We see little difference between their behavior and that of dictators like the Duvalliers of Haiti. If there is a lesson here, it may be that a nation’s success depends on both its ideology and the quality of its leadership. Either one alone is insufficient to insure prosperity - when both are lacking, disaster ensues. Surely the lavish lifestyle of the fallen East Germans was not a secret among the well-connected in that country. High ranking members of the press would have been among those who would have known about their excesses. But in a nation where the press was bridled by the very leaders who were abusing their power, word did not reach the general popula- tion. That can’t happen here, at least not yet. We must be ever vigilant to see that our citizens have access to as much information as possible, so that they can decide whether their leaders serve them well or poorly. Sometimes our system is untidy and disconcerting, but in the end, nothing else has worked so well. Twinkle, Twinkle Dried weeds sparkle in the December sun. (Photo by Charlotte Bartizek) - State Capitol Here is a sum- mary of impor- tant events that occured at the [oo 2{cTelel gi 1{ge]18 Harrisburg recently, sup- plied by Rep. Scott Dietterick, R-120th Legisla- tive District. RIOT PROBES CONTINUE - Inmates at the riot-torn Camp Hill state prison testified before U.S. District Judge Sylvia Rambo this week in an effort to force prison authorities to improve living con- ditions in the facility. The prison- ers are being represented by Ameri- can Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). According to the inmates, prison- ersremain handcuffed and, in some cases, shackled together. Correc- tions officials contend that it is necessary to handcuff and shackle together. Corrections officials contend that it is necessary to handcuff and shackle the inmates to prevent further violence and to restore order to the facility. Legis- lation will be introudced in the House next week urging a House investigation of the riots and con- ditions in prisons throughout the state. Only yesterday 50 Years Ago - Dec. 15, 1939 NIEZGODA SKATES IN SPORTS REVUE Harveys Lake police nab two youths who robbed Remel LaBar’s cottage at the lake taking a dia- mond ring, a ruby ring, a watch and cash. The projected state highway between Dallas and Tunkhannock will skirt Dallas cutting away from it near the Dallas Township School and joining it again near Fernbrook Park. Dallas Post Office has extended its staffin anticipation of the Christ- mas mailing rush. Joseph Niezgoda of Dallas will be one of the accomplished skat- ers who will take part tonight in the winter sports revue sponsored by the Boston Store at the new Davis Rink at Pierce Street and Second Avenue. 40 Years Ago - Dec. 16, 1949 YOUTH CHOIR PRESENTS MUSICAL Youth choir of 30 voices. of Lehman United Methodist Church will present its second annual musical Saturday night. L.A. Furneaux and his son Barry, former Back Mountain resi- dents, are now the operators ofone of the largest poultry farms in Eastern Pennsylvania. Their farm is now located near Factoryville. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Garinger to celebrate their 45th anniver- sary. Back Mountain Merchants unite and all trim store windows for Christmas. 30 Years Ago - Dec. 17, 1959 FIVE WIN MERIT SCHOLAR LETTERS Santa will arrive by fire truck for the Daddow-Isaacs American Le- gion party on Saturday. Michael, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Prokopchak shot his sec- ond deer this season. Five Back Mountain students won National Merit Scholarship Letters of Commendation. They were Janet Vanderhof, Francis Bebey, Daniel Grey, Clinton George Hess and Durelle Scott III. Operation Christmas is under- way at the local post offices. Mrs. Herman Thomas was named president of the Back Mountain Memorial Library Book Club. ‘Wed - Joyce Ann Shalata and Paul Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jolly cele- brate 50th anniversary. 20 Years Ago - Dec. 18, 1969 NEW ACME MARKET COMING IN SUMMER The Acme Market-long a Dallas landmark, will have a new home this summer when work is com- pleted on the huge new market now under construction on the corner of Church and Foster Street. The school absenteeism of stu- dents and teachers was discussed at the Lake-Lehman School Board meeting and directors discussed ways to reduce the absences. First National Bank of Wilkes- Barre celebrated the opening of its Dallas office Monday morning. Engaged - Reba Ann Heidel and James R. Yarnal; Linda Jacques and Frank John Chorba; Lois J. Type and Richard H. Disque II. Wed - Bonnie Lou Hoyt and C.R. Goodrich; Nancy J. Zampatti and Edward V. Crinnion, Jr. 10 Years Ago - Dec. 20, 1979 | KNIGHT WRESTLERS SECOND IN TOURNEY Dallas Free Methodist Church officials claimed PENNDOT made the driveway to the church en- trance hazardous. Kingston Township manager Mark Kunkle explains Route 309 parking rule. Dallas Junior Woman's Club: hold holiday dinner at the Irem Country Club. Dallas cagers defeat Trojans at Nanticoke 69-62. The Knights wrestlers came in second in the Tunkhannock Tour- . nament. Library news Holiday festivities scheduled for next week By NANCY KOZEMCHAK The Book Club of the Back Mountain Memorial Library will hold its December meeting in the form of a Christmas Tea and cele- bration with Christmas stories, poems and programs on Monday, Dec. 18 at 1:30 in the reference room. A special program will be pre- sented by Inga Goldsmith titled, “Christmas in Denmark”. The Book Club members have invited the Friends of the Library members and the library volunteers to at- tend this special program. Mem- bers of the community are also invited to come and join in this seasonal entertainment. Refresh- ments will be served and guests are welcome. Reservations are not required. The library staff is planning a Christmas open house Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Decem- ber 19, 20 and 21 during the hours of 1 and 4 p.m. Coffee, tea, punch and cookies will be available and the commu- nity members are invited to join in the celebration and browse through the library and enjoy the Christ- mas decorations. The library is very festively adorned with all the Christmas lights and decorations. New books at the library: “Cali- fornia Gold” by John Jakes is the latest historical novel by this au- thor. It explores the lure and the legends of California, charts its change from a frontier to a modern state and chronicles as only Jakes can the loves and battles of a host of vivid characters. It captures the glory of ‘the eternal California dream. “Straight” by Dick Francis is the author's 28th novel in which he proves again that he has no equal. Derek Franklin, an injured stee- plechase jockey, nears the end of his career and is thrust into trouble and mayhem by the accidental death of his older brother, Greville. Derek Franklin must call on all his stamina and endurance just to complete the final furlong. “Tropical Freeze” by James W. Hall brings back Thorn, the hero of last year's surprise suspense hit. He is now a Key Largo fisherman turned avenger despite himself and cursed with a nose for trouble. The mysterious disappearance of his boyhood friend, an FBI agent, -entangles Thorn in a web of vio- lence and intrigue that involves underworld petty crooks. “Mothers” by Gloria Goldreich is the compelling story of two women with deep maternal affec- tion for and claim to the same child, and of the man who fathered that infant. It is also an honest exploration of the passion for par- enthood, for biological continuity; and of the courage, drama, and conflict that such passion inspires. An intriguing story. The staff at the Back Mountain Memorial Library extends best wishes for a happy holiday season and the very best of everything as we look forward to the 1990's. Ronald A. Bartizek Editor and Publisher Peggy Young Advertising Acct. Exec. Paul Rismiller Composition Tir SDALLASC0ST Published Weekly by Bartsen Media, Inc. P.O. Box 366, Dallas PA 18612 Telephone: 717-675-5211 Jean Hillard Office Manager MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION AND THE PENNSYLVANIA NEWSPAPER PUBLISHER'S ASSOCIATION Charlotte E. Bartizek Associate Publisher Charlot M. Denmon Reporter Olga Kostrobala Classified/typesetting The Post asks: “Do you believe that the cold war is over?” Edie Shaffer Dallas Retired “No. I'm glad to see the people are free to come and go but I think it will be a long while before there "is a friendly feeling between all of the countries.” Dr. Thomas Winters Lehman Professor “The Berlin Wall coming down is a very promising development but it s too early to tell how things are revolving.” Maryann Blessner Lehman Guidance Counselor “No, I don't think it will end that quickly. Countries can’t be un- friendly for so many years and then have it all end so soon.” Charles James Lehman Principal “No, it won't end so soon. They may have some form of democracy but not like ours.” Steve Alston Lehman Professor of Physics “The Wall coming down is a symbolic sign to the end of the Cold War but a lot of work needs to be done and we need to move cautiously.” bh 0 LAs \ gs EE ——
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