2 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, January 24, 1990 Obituaries LINDA AMENT Mrs. Linda A. Ament, 40, of RD : 3, Dallas, died Jan. 18, 1990 in General Hospital where she had been a patient since Jan. 11. Born in Pittston, a daughter of Albert and Myrtle Lumley Karish- ner, Harding, she was a member of the first graduating class of Wyo- ming Area High School in 1967. She had been employed by the First National Bank of Wyming and later by the West Side Bank, West Pittston, several years. She also had been associated with Celotex Inc., Harding, 10 years, and had been affiliated with her _ husband in the operation of Ament Trucking Co., Franklin Township. Mrs. Ament was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Hugh- estown, and also attended the East Dallas United Methodist Church. She was active with the Parent Teachers Organization of Sarah | Dymond Elementary School, | POSTMASTER: Send address Exeter Township. Surviving, in addition to her ~ parents, are her husband, Ronald A.: sons, Ronald W. and Warren D. Ament, at home; brother, Don Karichner, Shavertown; niece and nephew. : Interment was in Memorial Shrine Cemetery, Carverton. Memorial donations may be made to the Wyoming Valley Unit, American Cancer Society, Kirby Health Center, 71 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 18701; St. Peter's Lutheran Church, c/o 7 Grandview Dr., Hughestown, 18640 or to the . East Dallas United Methodist Church, Center Moreland, 18657. GEORGE CAREY George S. Carey, 83, formerly of Luzerne, diedJan. 17, 1990, at the Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas. Born in Plymouth, he was the son of the late Charles and Lenora Reed Carey. He attended Plymouth schools and had resided in Luzerne most of his life. He was a resident of the Back ‘Mountain for the past five years. Before retiring, he was employed by Chapin Lumber Co. as a painter. Surviving are sons, Donald J., Shavertown; Fred, New Ipswich, N.H.; brother, Fred Carey, Brad- enton, Fla.; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Interment was in Memorial Shrine Park, Carverton. "HELEN CLINTON Helen Clinton, of Grandview Avenue, Dallas, died Jan. 22, 1990, in Mercy Hospital, Wilkes-Barre. - Funeral arrangements arepend- ing from the Richard H. Disque Funeral Home, 672 Memorial High- way, Dallas. MARGARET HARTMAN Margaret Hartman, 78, of Or- ange, died Jan. 16, 1990 as a result of injuries sustained in a one-car accident Jan. 16 in Ber- wick. Born in Edwardsville, she was the daughter of the late William and Amy Reese. She graduated from Dallas High School and resided in Orange for the past 30 years. She was the owner-operator of Dawkins Tavern, Fernbrook sec- tion of Dallas. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Shavertown, and its Ladies Auxiliary. Surviving are her husband, J. Chester; son, William J., Dallas; three grandchildren. Interment was in Memorial ~ Shrine Park, Carverton. | Tr DALLASSR0ST 309-415 Plaza Dallas, PA 675-5211 PROBLEM WITH A STORY? lt is the policy of the Dallas Post to correct all errors of fact and to clarify any misunderstanding cre- ated by articles. Questions should be directed to the News Desk at 675-5211. HAVE A NEWS TIP? Monday through Friday 8:30 to 5:00 p.m. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00 ~ Classified Deadline-Mon. 5 p.m. SUBSCRIPTION RATES day; carrier delivery, 35¢ per week. By Mail: in Luzerne and Wyominfg Counties, PA $14 per year; Elswhere in PA, NY, and NJ, $16 per year; All other areas, $18 per year. Published every Wednesday by Bartsen Media, Inc., P.O. Box 366, Dallas, PA 18612. Entered at ‘the post office in Dallas, PA as second class matter. (USPS 147- 720) : changes to The Dallas Post, P.O. RY Lea 35¢ on newstands every Wednes- Box 366, Dallas, PA 18612 RUTH PATTON Ruth C. Patton, 77, of RD 1, Noxen, died Jan. 17, 1990, in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Noxen, May 25, 1912, she was the daughter of the late Albert J. and Julia Dimmick Cas- terline. She was a graduate of Mansfield State Teachers College, Class of 1934, and taught in the Noxen Elementary School for 14 years. She belonged to the National Education Association, PRPSEA and the NRTA. She was a member of the Noxen United Methodist Church and its United Methodist Women and had taught Sunday School at the Noxen Church since 1934. She was preceded in death by a sister, Emily Lyons; brother, Osmond Casterline. ~ Surviving are her husband, Franklin, with whom she cele- brated a 55th wedding anniver- sary Dec. 29; sons, Carlton, Elton, Md.; Donald, Kettering, Ohio; Osbert, Mill City; Lowell, Sh- esshequin; Steven, Centermore- land; daughters, Mrs. Julia Koval- ick and Mrs. William (Sara) McGovern, both of Noxen; Mrs. Fred (Louisa) Clarke, Beaumont; Mrs. Dale (Marlene) Belles, Me- hoopany; 27 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; brother, James, Buffalo, NY; sisters, Mrs. Suzie Benner, Richfield; Mrs. Eloise Montrosse, Noxen. Interment was in Chapel Lawn memorial Park, Dallas. Memorial donations may be made to the Noxen United Method- ist Church. THOMAS WILLIAMSON Thomas Williamson, 54, of RD 1, Franklin Township, died Jan. 20, 1990, following a car accident at the intersection of West Eighth Street and Mount Zion Road, King- ston Township. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Sept. 21, 1935, he was a son of the late Thomas and Phyllis Williamson. He had resided in South Wilkes- Barre for the greater part of his life, moving to Franklin Township three years ago. Mr. Williamson was employed by Certain Teed Corp., Mountain- top for the past 11 years, and was a member of the United Auto “ Workers Local 365. He was also a member of the 109th Field Artil- lery, Kingston, and a former member of the Baptist Tabernacle, Wilkes-Barre. Surviving are his wife, the for- mer Lois Jones; children: Mrs. Lynda Lyons and Mrs. Carol Kavetski, both of Wilkes-Barre; Suellen Williamson and Thomas J., both at home; brothers, Jay and Ray, both of Wilkes-Barre; sisters, Mrs. Kathy Sauerwein and Mrs. Joy Ostrander, both of Wilkes- Barre; and four grandchildren. Interment was in Memorial Shrine Cemetery, Carverton. CONCERNED- Joyce Gebhardt is one resident who is concerned for the safety of children living along Stafford and Johnson Streets in Trucksville. The conflict involves some abandoned Dallas/Shaver- town Water Company property. Gebhardt is pictured here with her infant daughter Brittany. (Photo by Scott A. Davis) Tank (continued from page 1) about 15 feet away from the crum- bling remains of what was once a well house. The water tank lies directly across the street, held in - place with stones. “It is an invitation to trouble,” said Gebhardt, the mother of four young children. Three of her chil- dren are under school age. “I am always afraid of the kids getting in there and getting hurt,” * she explained Thursday afternoon. “It is a real danger.” Concerned residents took their fears to the Kingston Township supervisors this month. The su- pervisors voted two weeks ago to take legal action against the water company to force them to clean up the property. “(The well house foundation) consists of crumbling debris,” said Kingston Township Manager Jef- frey Box at the time of the meeting. “It is an attractive nuisance to children. “This tank has been propped up by stones,” Box added. “If it be- comes dislodged, it could roll and cause injury to someone or dam- age some property.” Box said the township asked the water company to clean up the property voluntarily, but the com- By SCOTT A. DAVIS Post Staff A violent head-on collision claimed the life of a Kingston Township man and left another in critical condition early Saturday morning. Police came across the scene of the deadly accident at 1:05 a.m. at the intersection of West Eighth Street and Mount Zion Road. pany refused “so the solicitor is preparing the necessary legal ac- tion.” The water company informed the township the property would be cleaned up last week. “It was supposed to be done yesterday (Wednesday),” Gebhardt said. “The workers just got here today (Thurs- day.” Friday, the well house was being torn down by a backhoe. “We have been unable to get any help from the water company,” Gebhardt said standing outside her home. She added the township did everything they could. “It is at the point now where we are all out of patience,” she said. Gebhardt said residents fear the water tank could roll over a child playing in the field nearby. “That tank is held there with stones,” she said pointing to the tank across the street. “If those stones move at all, it could roll down and hit any kids playing there.” According to Gebhardt, neigh- borhood children have been found playing in the old well house and residents want the dangers cor- rected immediately. : “It is a hazard for the children,” she concluded. Local man killed in crash Thomas Williamson, 54, Village Drive, Orange, Kingston Township was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident by Luzerne County Chief Deputy Coroner Joseph Shaver. He was assisted by Dep- uty Coroner Harry Hyman. The Jaws of Life were used by the Kingston Township Rescue Unit to extricate Williamson's body from the wreckage. Police report DALLAS BOROUGH TWO-CAR ACCIDENT Police reported that a car driven by Robert Buscavage, Kingston, traveling south on Route 309, was struck in the right rear by a car driven by Michael A. Pokrinchak of Wilkes-Barre. After the impact, Buscavage's car spun clockwise and finally came to rest facing in a northerly direction on Main Road. Buscavage showed signs of being intoxicated and a blood alcohol test was requested by the officer. Results of the test indicated a blood alcohollevel of 1.9. He was charged with driving under the influence, violation of a left hand turn and not wearing a seat belt before Dis- trict Magistrate Earl Gregory. DUI CHARGES FILED AFTER CAR CHASE OnJan. 15, OfficerJames Drury filed driving under the influence .and reckless endangerment charges before District Magistrate Earl Gregory, against Gregory Crispell, Noxen. Police said that on Jan. 14, Crispell forced a police car off the road onMain Street, Dallas. 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She said the person was wear- ing a snowmobile suit with hood over his head. Police followed foot- prints to Jackson Street. YOUTH REPORTS ‘HARASSMENT Police Chief John Fowler inves- tigated a harrassment case, Jan. 17, in which he was told an 11- year-old was walking to the school bus stop at Luzerne and Susquehanna Avenues when a car stopped and a white male jumped out of the car and started to chase him. The man chased him for about 100 feet, then returned to the car and left. : The boy described the suspect as a white male, 16-20 years-old, about 6'2", thin, blond hair shoul- der length, and a blond mustache with long sideburns. He said the man was wearing a tee shirt with black and gray tie dyed jeans. He described the car as dark green, possibly an Oldsmobile with a rusted driver's side door and fuzzy dice on the rear view mirror. Police checked with neighbors but found no witnesses. ‘the intersection of Hillside KINGSTON TOWNSHIP . FENDER BENDER Patrolman Robert Parrish was dispatched to the scene of an acci- dent, Jan. 13, on Hillside Road where he found a car driven by Barbara Spencer, Sweet Valley, had collided with another driven by Mary Laskowski, Shavertown at Road and Church Road. Laskowski was charged with entering an intersection when a vehicle was approaching. DUI CHARGED Patrolman Robert Weiss filed charges against Michael Joseph Johnson, Shavertown for driving under the influence and receiving stolen property. Johnson, a cook at Perugino’'s, was arrested for driving under the influence and operating a stolen vehicle. Financial Services SRivatefedger £5 Presents CONSERVATIVE INVESTMENTS FOR THE 90'S | WHEN: THURSDAY, JANUARY 25th 7 P.M. WHERE: OSTERHOUT FREE LIBRARY Learn about conservative investments for the 90's from industry professionals! FRANK BOYLE PATRICK J.R. CASTLE Regional Director CONNELLY N.E. Regional V.P. 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Readings on oral thermometers are about one-half degree Fahrenheit less than on rectal ther- Most cuts, scrapes and irisect bites can be treated at home. Clean the area with soap and water, and cover cuts with a bandage or adhesive bandage. It doesn't hurt to have some hydrogen peroxide (concentration no greater than 3 percent) around to cleanse the wound, and anonstinging iodine, Betadine, to apply after cleansing. Most agree that over-the-counter ointments are unnec- essary. Adhesive bandages are not, of course, always necessary, but if the cut or scrape hurts, children find those badges of courage comforting. Doctors have various opinions about removing splin- Back Mountain physician who offers genera 3 Family Practice, he is on staff at Mercy, Nesbitt, and Wilkes Barre General Hospital. DR. ROBERT GREENHALGH PRESENIS by a child. dangerous. i i ht to vou as a service to the Back Mountain community by Robert Greenhalgh, M.D.. Dr. Greenhalgh isa Li A y | pediatric, gynecology, and geriatric medical care, on a personal basis. Board- Certified in ters from children. Some say ycu should see the doctor for safe and appropriate removal of a splinter. Others say tweezers are all right for at-home removal, although the old sterilize-the-sewing needle treatment is often not recommended. Common sense dictates that if the splin- ter doesn't come out easily at home, you should wait to get help from the doctor. An object in the eye should not be taken lightly. If relief does not come quickly and readily, call your doctor. Syrup of ipecac is another item you should keep in the medicine cabinet. Itis used to induce vomiting when a medication or household poison has been swallowed As for aspirin, acetominophen, stomach, cold and cough remedies, some doctors advise against keeping these medications on a permanent basis in the home; if you do choose to have them on hand, keep them locked and safely out of reach. The medicine cabinet is space that provides us with needed remedies, but it can also be very Be careful with both aspirin and acetaminophen, since too much of either one can cause damage. Never give aspirin to a child with chicken pox or a flu-like illness--it has been associated with a serious and often fatal condition called Reyes syndrome. Finally, you can educate yourself by keeping up with current news on treating common childhood problems and by asking your doctor for advice. In an en ergency your local hospital or even a pharmacist can be helpful if your doctor is unavailable. Robert Greenhalgh, M.D. * Family Practice * Mercy Medical Offices * 199 Lake Street * Dallas , PA * 675-4995 | 1 | | | | |
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