The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, April 25,1990 3 Rumble ‘(continued from page 1) Route 309 and to prevent acci- dents. Since they were installed, residents and business people in that area have been complaining about the noise and the vibration when traffic goes over them. At the March meeting, two resi- dents presented a petition to coun- cil bearing the signatures of 27 residents and 10 business owners requesting removal of the offend- ing strips. A larger contingent of residents | and business owners attended Tuesday's meeting to complain that the noise from the vehicles going over the strips kept them awake at night and hurt their business. Others complained about the lack of action from officials. “It is annoying that council doesn’t do anything about the problem,” remarked Dr. James Stallone. Dr. Stallone's office is in the profes- sional building along Route 309 and he said it is impossible to treat patients properly with the noise and vibrations from the rumble strips. “Just filling in strips will not _ solve the problem,” Dr. Stallone aid. “Neither will smoothing them Nover do it. Council members are elected by the taxpayers to be their representatives and champions. Isn't it possible for them to inves- tigate where there is a slush fund of some kind for such problems, or else raise taxes?” he asked. Jim Davis, owner of Jedidia’s Restaurant disputed council members’ claim that the strips had eliminated accidents. “The strips are useless. They're dirty and noisy and they are not slowing down traffic. The council claims there have been no accidents, there was one in front of my place two weeks ago. They don't hear about the non-reportable ones, the fender nders. “They don't have to put in a flashing light. There are other al- ternatives such as fluorescent signs, reflectors or several large signs farther up the highway warn- ing drivers to slow down,” Davis said. “Council members were asked very nicely by Linda Stallone to aconsider the alternatives, but all nat was said that there haven't en any accidents since the strips were installed. That's just a judg- ment statement, there's no way of § being certain the strips prevented ‘accidents” Davis said. Fred Brokenshire lives next to where the strips were installed. “The council had PennDOT put a large bunch of the strips in the highway right by my bedroom window. The township supervisor filled it in because it was in their jurisdiction. “There are too many, too deep and too wide,” Brokenshire said. “They could have just a couple instead of so many, it would work just as well. Even people in New Goss Manor can hear the noise when cars go over them. If they have to, put a light or a large sign farther up the hill and raise the ’ taxes. The council members should be representatives of the people. “I have lived here for 30 years and enjoyed my home, now the noise and vibration is devastat- ing,” Brokenshire concluded. Residents are hoping something is done before the next council meeting or they said they will be there once again to request that something effective be done to eliminate the problem. Opened its 4001S Kingston Township Manager Jeffrey Box, left, talks with some members of the public at last week's Open House. The township elected officials and employees held the first-ever open house to show the public the inner-workings of the government. When it was over Box said that he felt the idea was a good one and that those members of the public who showed up enjoyed what they saw. (Photo by Rich Johnson) Harveys Lake Police Department joins Mid-Valley Narcotics Unit By RICH JOHNSON Staff Writer In an effort to stop the drug problems in the area, the Harveys Lake Borough Council has au- thorized its police department to become a member of the Mid Val- ley Narcotics Unit. The unit consists of 24 police departments throughout the Wyoming Valley, whose members take part in drug investigations in the various communities. Harveys Lake is the latest Back Mountain police department to join the narcotics unit. The Dallas Township, Dallas Borough, King- ston Township and Jackson Town- ship police departments were al- ready members. According to Harveys Lake Assistant Police Chief Ronald Spock, the decision to get involved with the unit is a good one. “There is a drug problem out here and now we can work towards stop- ping some of the things going on,” said Spock. The move to join started with members of the police department and the borough council. When presented, the idea was accepted by the whole council at its meet- ing last week. “We have been working to get involved for the last 18 months,” said Spock. “Now people are see- ing that there is a problem in the area and we can do something about it,” he added. By joining the narcotics unit, Harveys Lake will be able to take part in drug investigations throughout the area. Spock says that one member of the police department will be chosen to work with the task force. Which officer will take part in the program has not yet been officially decided. Spock is not the only person pleased that the borough decided to get involved with the program. A member of the narcotics unit, which ranges from Mountaintop to the Back Mountain, says that the program can only benefit from more members. “The more members the mer- rier,” said the member, who asked to remain anonymous for investi- gative- purposes. “So far the pro- gram has been excellent. We have opened hundreds of cases and made hundreds of arrests that we wouldn't have been able to do with- out the program.” Since the area program began in March of 1988, money, cars and property have been seized through drug investigations. Under the program, the mem- bers sign a jurisdictional agree- ment in which a member can con- duct drug investigations in an- other members area. The program is funded through the state Attorney General's office and concentrates on drug surveil- lance, investigations and raids. In other business at the meet- ing, the council: ¢ Approved an ordinance which would extend the borough's sewer line into Hemlock Gardens. Resi- dents of Hemlock Gardens ex- pressed their opposition to the ordinance and informed the coun- cil that they have contacted an attorney to look into the situation. e Heard from Edna Vivian, of the Luzerne County Chapter of Moth- ers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Vivian told the council that MADD is going to set up a program at the lake to educate the public about boating and alcohol. A program has been scheduled for June 2 at the lake. Earth Week activities planned at school By CHARLOT M. DENMON Staff Writer Westmoreland Elementary students have planned a series of activities in observance of Earth Day and Earth Week. Each student has been asked to bring in newspapers each day of Earth Week beginning with April 23. Chapter 1 students will be responsible for collecting the papers each morning from their homerooms and taking them to the cafeteria. The papers will be stacked on the stage during Earth Week and will be picked up for recycling, Friday, April 27. Donald Flic, biology instructor at Wyoming Seminary will speak to the first grade students and will Recycling (continued from page 1) feel that if we can cut the amount of trash going to the contractors, then in a couple of years we can cut down on the garbage bills for the borough,” said Abod. He added that he feels the trash load can be cut by approximately 70 percent by recycling. Participation from the commu- nity is not limited to the recycling, according to Abod. The council man is hoping to get volunteers out to help clean up the roadway as well. - The road cleanup is being done in cooperation with PennDOT. Anyone helping will be given vests and gloves, and will also be given refreshments. Abod says that chil- dren will also be given books and other materials from “Woodsy the Owl” and McGruff, the crime dog, who will be in the borough to help with the project. So far there have been approxi- mately 30 volunteers who have said they would help with the cleanup and recycling. Anyone who is interested can call the borough building at 639-2113 to get more information. Abod also said that there are positions open on EVAC. “We are a duly appointed council of the bor- ough,” said Abod. “We deal with the environment and urge anyone who wants to help out to get in- volved,” he added. ARRAS 5-G Men's Wear 601 Market St., Kingston 287-0347 ~ Sport Coat Sale Name Brands Linen or Silk Blends. « Latest Spring Colors « Values to $100.00 5.G's Sale Price $59.95 Store Hours: Mon. Thur Fri. 10 a.m to 8:30 p.m. "Name Brand Men's Clothing...For Less" Sat. 10a.m. to 5 -.m. —— bring with him some stuffed wild life animals to use in discussing ways to help keep wildlife safe. 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This is Phillips’ seventh year as a county commissioner. “The campaign is beginning to step up its pace, but it’s going well and I have been very well received by the residents in all the commu- nities.” Incumbent Scott Dietterick, once a resident of the Back Moun- tain, now resides in Kingston. His home at 100 South Maple St., Kingston is also his campaign headquarters. “The campaign is going very well, it's right on track,” Dietterick said. “I have been getting calls of sup- ~ port from people asking what can they do to help, most of them non- political residents. “Red Jones is my campaign manager and I have the support of the Forty Fort Council and the mayor as well as the Kingston Council and the mayor's support. “I have done house-to-house solicitation, but my constituentand legislative work come first. I will be doing some radio and newspaper advertising and I have done some direct mail and will do more.” Dietterick said he will have a Back Mountain Rally at the Dallas oy American Legion, April 27 and another one May 4 at the VFW in Kingston. “The campaign is beginning to speed up and the tempo is quick- - ening. I will use some signs but meeting people is the most impor- tant part of a campaign in my opinion,” Dietterick concluded. Phyllis Mundy of Forty Fort, the lone Democrat candidate, said it is to her advantage to be the sole candidate. “It gives me time to get my volun- teeer organization in gear. I have been in the Back Mountain, Wilkes- Barre, Exeter, Forty Fort, Wyo- ming and Pittston. Being active in the League of Women Voters and having been president, I know many of the people and their con- cerns. “Joe Giovaninni and Joe Du- rako of Forty Fort, a Republican, are my co-chairmen, so I have bi- partisan support.” Mundy said she has been doing some door-to-door solicitation, attending a lot of events and coffee klatsches. She is also workingon a youth project so she has been working with people in the court- house. “Since I have no opposition in the primary, I feel I have to direct my attention to the work ahead for the general election. That is where I need to place my emphasis,” Mundy ended. The Post, Citizens' Council to sponsor candidate forum The Dallas Post and the Back ~ Mountain Citizens’ Council have joined forces to sponsor a candi- date’s forum for the five Republi- can candidates in the race for state representative from the 120th District. Democratic contender Phyllis Mundy declined to partici- pate in the event. The forum will be held starting at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 6. The Penn State Wilkes-Barre campus in Lehman has donated use of its Science Lecture Hall for the evening. Will Conyngham, vice president of the Citizens’ Council will serve as moderator. The five candidates are the most running for any nomination in Luzerne County this year. They include: Scott Dietterick of Forty Fort, the incumbent; Andrew Kotch of Trucksville; Clarence J. Michael of Dallas; Jim Phillips of Forty Fort; and Anne Vernon of Trucksville. The forum will allow each candi- date to make a five minute opening and a two minute closing state- ment. In between, each candidate will be given the opportunity to answer three questions from the public. A coupon on which resi- dents may write a suggested ques- tion is included in this issue of The Post. Members of the audience will also be able to fill out question forms upon arrival the night of the forum. A board of three disinterested persons will select the questions, which will be presented to the candidates by the moderator. “The Citizens’ Council is de- lighted to be able to co-sponsor this event,” Conyngham said last week. “Many of our concerns are important issues that a state rep- resentative should be able to ad- dress, and we want to help the process of selecting him or her.” The Back Mountain Citizen's Council formed in mid-1988 to address issues related to the growth and development of the Back Mountain region. Since its incep- tion, the group has sponsored workshops and formed commit- tees to investigate several areas of interest such as waste removal and recycling, and preservation of open space. 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