Lemmond looks into shooter's furlough . By CHARLOT M. DENMON Staff Writer State Senator Charles Lemmond said Monday that it is time to give more support to police officers. “We have some good police offi- cers in the Back Mountain and I firmly believe we should give them all the support that we can,” Sen. Lemmond said in reference to the letter he received from Dallas Township Police Chief Miers about the possible furlough from prison of Donald Kelly, who shot two Dallas police officers inJune, 1986. Sen. Lemmond said he has asked the counsel for the Senate Judiciary Committee to provide him with an analysis of the status in notifying victims. “When I receive this information [ want to go over it with the Back Mountain police chiefs,” Lemmond said. “I am pleased that Miers sent me a copy of the letter and I have sent a copy to the committee. “If we need to review'the laws and regu- lations forour correctional institu- tions, we should look into what needs to be done. The Back Moun- tain residents appear to be united in their feelings in this case. It seems to be the topic of conversa- tion wherever you go. It’s time we took care of our police officers,” Lemmond said. Donald Kelly came into the Dallas Townhip police station with a.357 magnumdJune 6, 1986, and told patrolmen James Tupper and Wayman Miers to call Chief Miers and Patrolman Elliot Ide to the station because he wanted to kill them. When the patrolmen refused, a struggle ensued and both officers were shot by Kelly before he was taken down and incarcerated. At his trial Kelly pleaded guilty to two charges of aggravated assault and as part of a plea agreement, charges of attempted homicide were dropped. He was sentenced to two concurrent terms of five to 10years in the State Correctional Institu- FS i tion. Now Kelly may become eli- gible for furlough under the regu- lations of the Department of Cor- rection. Victim James Tupper, who has since resigned from the police force, said no mention was made of pa- role or furlough at the trial. “Kelly showed no signs of remorse during the trial,” Tupper said. “If there had been anything about the fur- lough, I would have never agreed to plea bargain. I will do whatever I can to stop the furlough process. Kelly is a dangerous individual.” Oak Hill rate proceedings dispute resolved an #5 0 By CHARLOT M. DENMON Staff Writer Rep. Scott Dietterick recently told residents of Oak Hill that he was informed by Bill Shane, chair- man of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission that the rate proceedings protested by Oak Hill residents were settled by agree- ment of the parties and formalized by a Commission Order adopted April 13, 1989. ‘ Shane explained that the order requires that National Utilities Inc. parent company of Oak Hill Water Company, reorganize all of its utilities into six divisions, and within one year after the reorgani- zation is complete, the company is required to submit an engineer- 4 ing report for each division detail- ing all necessary improvements, a timetable for construction, and a budget for funding such improve- ments. . Shane stated that a Commis- sion staff member of the Bureau of Safety and Compliance in- spected the Oak Hill Water Com- pany facilities and interviewed customers in October and found that pressures were adequate and the water appeared to be clear and free from dirt and sediment, but that the chlorine level was higher than necessary and a valve on the pipe connecting the pressure tank to the main near the storage tank is leaking. Shane explained to residents that the company agreed to fix the leaking valve and adjust the chlori- nator to keep the chlorine at a’ level which complies with DER requirements, but which will not be objectionable. Shane stated he believed the service being fur- nished by the company meets Commission standards and there was no basis for disturbing the settlement order to require a re- duction in rates, atleast not at the present time. Chairman Shane also explained that the company was informed that it must list a phone number on the bill which can be called for complaints or service problems, and since many companies owned by National Utilities involve toll charges, the company will accept collect calls from customers. Gypsy moth bill passes 50-0 By CHARLOT M. DENMON Staff Writer Senator Charles Lemmond announced Monday afternoon that the Gypsy Moth bill he introduced in the Senate was passed unani- mously 50-0, The measure will double the number of acres to be sprayed to exterminate the gypsy moth. “The 400,000 acres approved by « Hand Knit Sweaters « Quality Yarns * Knitting Lessons Kaffe Fassett Sweater Kits epherds Pride 842 hous yoy Fort January Special Colorful Arrangements $25.00 Value For . 4 EVANS-KING FLORA 1280 Wyoming Ave., Forty-Fort, PA 822-1128 - 288-3671 \ N So) \ ZN A CLASSES IN: * Chinese Arts * Japanese Arts * Okinawan Arts * Weapons Arts FOR THE SERIOUS MARTIAL ARTS STUDENT ONLY! 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One of these was the Thomas Nelson Major Store built in the 1900's and the other was the Lehman House - later better known as the Gleason House - which was destroyed by fire about 1917 and later rebuilt. The Lehman House was once a stage coach stop and well-known inn and is said to have dated back to Civil War times. The recon- structed building still stands on the side of Route 118 with the road going behind the weigh scales and the flag pole, leading to the Lehman garage and junior high school. In 1900 the Lehman House op- erated by Hank Thomas and his wife Belle was known for the deli- cious chicken dinners the Tho- mases served at the inn. Later operation of the inn was assumed DARING'S MEMORIAL HIGHWAY, DALLAS | MRS. 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Dr. Waller was guest speaker for commencement and high school juniors and seniors as well as teachers in the area, who attended Bloomsburg were invited to the dinner. Dr. H.A. Brown of Lehman, a Bloomsburg alumnus paid for the dinner. ; Later a Mr. Gallagher owned the hotel and inn and Fred Risley operated Gleason House until it burned down in 1917. The site of the Gleason House was vacant for a number of years, then a store building was built by the Megs in 1923 and operated as an ice cream parlor. During the next several years there were several types of busi- ness in the store, first operated by Frank Randall, then Herman Bran- don, followed by William and Eleanor Sippel and Charles Kellar. Wesley and Dorothy Moore bought the building and moved there in 1945. When the new high- way was constructed, first Route 115 and later changed to Route 118, Moore had the building moved back. A former resident of Dallas, Moore operated ameat market and a grocery store in the building for many years and while he was there, the Lehman Post Office was lo- cated in a part of the building, Moore also rented apartments upstairs. Moore died in the apart- ment in the former Gleason House. Mrs. Moore still lives in one apart- ment and her sister, Arlene B. Rood, also lives in one of the apart- ments. The Moores were noted for the beautiful lawn and fine garden that surrounded the building. Mrs. Moore was in the Dallas Post Office for a number of years before she retired. Although no longer used as a business place, the house is re- membered by many of the native residents of Lehman and is ad- mired for its architecture. : pL .” —— Lo. pit] — de” Don't pay more taxes than you have to! These municipal bond funds are designed to lighten your tax burden. The more taxes vou pay. the more you need: : Colonial Tax-Exempt High Yield Fund ® High tax-free income. 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