it | } ‘4 TheDallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, July 25, 1990 » ALLASC0ST Combined police may solve manning woes Some officials in Dallas Borough government think there's a need for a fifth full-time police officer to patrol the borough. So does the police chief, who often must now act as an officer in addition to performing his management and administrative duties. But some on the borough council question the need for five full-time officers in a community of about 2,700 persons. Perhaps both sides are correct. At four including the chief, the number of full-time officers creates scheduling problems for the department, especially at vacation time. And it becomes more and more difficult to keep up with administrative and reporting requirements while trying to provide round-the-clock coverage of the town. As long as each Back Mountain community insists on employing its own police department, it’s going to be trying and costly to maintain adequate staffing. A better solution would be a true consolidation of departments, which at one level would simply formalize the cooperation between them that exists now. But at another level, a consolidated police force could provide better coverage at less cost while building the framework needed to meet the area’s growing needs. Less than a mile up the road from the borough's police headquarters, the Dallas Township Police Department serves a population of over 7,000 with seven full-time officers includ- ing the chief. That means the borough now provides 1.48 officers per 1,000 residents, while the township provides only 1.0 per 1,000. Does that mean the township receives poor cov- erage? Not necessarily; it means that police force can be scheduled more comfortably to meet the needs of different times and locations. All Back Mountain police departments now are dispatched from a single communications center and they cover one another as needed. Perhaps now is the time to take the next logical step and form a truly united department that could eliminated administrative overlap and free up money and manpower to provide increased protection. If not the largest, Harveys Lake is best It’s news that will shock some residents — Harveys Lake may not be the largest natural lake in Pennsylvania. It seems there's a body of water in the western part of the state that ~ claims to be larger. Conneaut Lake, which is really almost in Ohio, is listed as ' the largest natural lake in the state, but Harveys Lake remains largest in the hearts of northeastern Pennsylvanians. And who knows, maybe they measured theirs during a flood, or their calculator needed batteries. One thing's for sure; their lake can't be any prettier as the sun sets at the end of a bright summer day, or in crisp autumn Letters invited The Dallas Post encourages readers to share their opinions with the | community by writing a letter to the editor. All letters for publication must | be signed and include a telephone number so that we may verify authen- | ticity. We will not publish anonymous letters. Send letters to: The Dallas | Post, P.O. Box 366, Dallas PA 18612. Letters received by Noon on Monday may be included in that week's issue. Tie SDALLASC0ST Published Weekly by Bartsen Media, Inc. P.O. Box 366, Dallas PA 18612 Telephone: 717-675-5211 ; | Ronald A. Bartizek Charlotte E. Bartizek {it Editor and Publisher Associate Publisher — Charlot M. Denmon Reporter Peggy Young { Advertising Acct. Exec. Hf ; Rich Johnson | | Paul Rismiller Reporter Olga Kostrobala ! i ’ lassified/ Composition Jean Hillard Classified/typesetting Office Manager MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION AND THE PENNSYLVANIA NEWSPAPER PUBLISHER'S ASSOCIATION The road less traveled r (Photo by Charlotte Bartizek) Library news Summer reading program in full swing By NANCY KOZEMCHAK The Back Mountain Memorial Library will have on sale for the rest of the summer a special li- brary auction T-shirt. These shirts are colorfully done in maroon and green and announce the Back Mountain Memorial Library Auc- tion: since 1946. The bottom of the insignia claims the auction as “A Summer Tradition”. These shirts were for sale at the recent auction along with our regular auction shirts and sold very well. We have 10 of these shirts for sale in large or extra large sizes. They are sell- ing at $9.00 each. Ask about these shirts at the circulation desk in the library. The special sale of books con- tinues with many bargains still available. These books are selling for $1.00 a bag for as long as they last. Our 1990 Ham ‘n Yeggs cam- paign to support the annual auc- tion has reached a high of $3,200. This amount is added to the gross figures for the total auction amount and is all net amount with no Elva Valentine Business person Dallas Amy Mazur Student Harveys Lake “They're not only ruining my car i but the noise is terrible.” : The Post asks: “What effect rumble strips have on your driving?” “They shake my car to pieces.” . do the Juli Persing Student Dallas “They're ruining my tires.” expenses taken out. The summer reading program in the children’s room is in full progress and the children are working on the “Treasure of the Black Diamond Club”. The pre- school read-to-me program is also creating activity. The toddler story hour on Tuesday evening and the story hours on Wednesday are very well attended; all of which helps to increase our circulation of books. July is always the busiest month in our library and 1980 is no ex- ception. Children and parents alike continue to borrow books on a regular basis. New books at the library: “First Hubby” by Ray Blount is a novel about a man who happens to be married to the President of the United States. It is the story of the long romance between Guy and Clementine, beginning in the 60's during a political demonstration. As the decades pass, Guy becomes a moderately successful writer, while Clementine goes into poli- tics, working her way up to Vice president. Then, when the Presi- dent drops dead-killed by a fish-a hilariously memorable moment, Clementine Searcy Fox becomes the President. And Guy becomes America’s First Hubby. A wise and funny story. “Comeback” is a biography of Dave Dravecky written with Tim Stafford. The story of the San Francisco Giants baseball pitcher stands out as one of the great come-backs of all time. Using de- tailed descriptions of people and places from major league baseball, * Only yesterday 60 Years Ago - July 25, 1930 NEW POST BRINGS ALL BACK MOUNTAIN NEWS The new Dallas Post will include news from all sections of the Back Mountain direct from correspon- dents you know. St. Therese's to hold clam bake July 29 at Fernbrook Park. Harveys Lake Protective Asso- ciation formulates a membership campaign. Dallas, Beaumont and East Dallas are in a three-way tie for the leadership in the Rural League. 50 Years Ago - July 26, 1940 PROPERTY DAMAGES BEING SETTLED The task of settling thousands of dollars worth of damages to properties along the route of the new Dallas highway was moving along rapidly this week as state representatives submitted offers. Beaumont downs Dallas Arrows 13-3 last Sunday. Mrs. Harry LaBar resigns as primary teacher at Loyalville School because of her recent marriage. Engaged - Rachel Lois Evans and Dr. Carl A. Bradbury. 40 Years Ago - July 28, 1950 DALLAS SEEKS LOAN FOR NEW SCHOOL Dallas Township School Board seeks loan for a new elementary school to overcome crowded con- ditions since consolidation of the district with Franklin Township. Edward Hall's new building is one of the finest in the area. Crowds throng Bowman's offi- _ cial opening of their restaurant on Sunday. Engaged - Eleanor Stash and Emery Shady; Mildred Jean Lyons and Robert Broody. Wed - Dolores Cragle and Earl Kittle. Back Mountain Little League Kids Baseball began last week with Trucksville Tigers managed by Charles Steinhauer defeating Shavertown Shavers, managed by Merton Coolbaugh. 30 Years Ago - July 28, 1960 LOPASKY TO TRYOUT FOR PRO TEAM Cemetery officials are looking for someone to reset monuments tipped over by area boys. Bill Lopasky leaves to tryout with the San Francisco Forty Nin- ers professional football team. Donald Olsen, 16-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Olsen, Trucksville had the privilege of serving as a page in the House of Representative in Washington, D.C., for a month lasting until July Beaumont stops Forkston 9-0 behind Chad Everett's strong pitch- ing. Engaged - Charlotte Perkins and Dr. Bruce Schmucker. Wed - Betty Mae Honeywell and Fred Spencer; Judy Shannon and Carson D. Granley, Jr.; Sandra L. Layton and David J. Pellam; Alice Ide and John J. Hudak. Dravecky's story includes deter- ;20 Years Ago - July 30, 1970 mination to become a professional baseball player, Dravecky's pas- sion for the game and a feeling of helplessness common to cancer patients. A dramatic story. “The Lady of the Labyrinth” by Caroline Llewellyn is a novel set in the rugged mountains of Sicily. Weaving together contemporary threads and ancient legends, the author transports her readers to a fabled land where outside forces of evil threaten a traditional way of life. It is truly a beautifully written ‘story, rich with nuance and a masterly work. Forty years ago, on June 25, 1950 - the North Koreans crossed the 38th parallel of Korea and invaded South Ko- rea. It was called a “police ac- tion”, and the United Nations responded by sending troops to Korea. . When a truce was finally called that ended in a stalemate on July 27, 1953, 5.5 million men and women had fought directly or indirectly in this conflict, including some World War II Veterans. Of this 5.5 million, 103,000 were wounded, 54,263 were killed and 8,177 were classified as missing in action or prisoner of war. All this in three years. There were no welcoming pa- rades when they returned; no help or recognition of the ter- rible war memories, only a few paragraphs recorded in history | books and even little recogni- tion by the public or the media. Only those who were deeply involved seemed to care. Last year the Pennsylvania Korea “The Forgotten War” State Senate approved a resolu- tion designating July 27 thru August 2 as Korea Veterans Week. A memorial has been started for Korean Veterans - with Hyundai Corp. of South Korea contributing $1.2 million in gratitutde. This memorial will be in Washington across from the Vietnam Memorial. Finally after 40 years, the Korean Veterans are getting some recognition. Justbecause it was not called a war, only a “Police Action”, does not di- minish the fact that human lives and families were changed forever. Statistics show it truly was a war! Show you care, and honor our veterans. Fly and display your flag the week of July 27 to August 2, also on June 25, the stat of this “Forgotten War”. The memorial will cost over $6 million will you help? Send contributions to: The Korean War Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 2372, Washington, D.C. 20013- 1372. we Al Moe ch APS are MAJOR APPOINTED DISTRICT JUSTICE Mrs. Irene major is appointed district justice for District 3-8. Natona labor rally protests pro- duction with a mass picket pre- venting supervisory personnel from entering the plant. Back Mountain All Stars win first three contests to advance in playoffs. Engaged -Mary L. Schlingman and Paul John Wilson; Susan Scranton and Richard Anthony Wolf; Sharon Lee Williams and Norbert J. Molski, Jr. This week's road repairs The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Luzerne County Maintenance Manager, Matthew R. Collura, has announced the following road work schedule for the week of July 23: BRUSH CUTTING - Lake Louise and Bodle Roads in Franklin Twp. DRAINAGE REPAIR - Hilde- brandt Rd. in Dallas Twp.; Apple- tree Rd. in Exeter Twp.; Pioneer Ave., in Kingston Twp. MOWING - Various routes in Jackson Twp., Kingston Twp., Larksville Borough, Huntington Twp. POTHOLE PATCHING - Various routes in Dallas, Lake and Lehman Twps.; Pioneer Ave. in Kingston Twp.; Lake Catalpa Rd. in Dallas Twp. SHOULDER CUTTING /REPAIR - Cragle Hill Rd. in Hunlock Twp. Send The Dallas Post to a friend - it makes a great gift. Call 675-5211 to find our how. | “| 0 en MER
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