T tod he NYP 2.0 VO 0 << 2 0 oT - es ek Sh AS Amt CN -— a The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, February 27, 1991 3 Neighbors ET TTI (continued from page 1) thing about the problem until the owner of the house comes before {he board: He also said it is up to the township solicitor to take the steps to have the owner apply for a certificate of occupancy. "Frey stated that he understood ihe residents who will live in the house get as much as $90 a day which goes to the owner. Geddes said he appreciates the problem put the board has to wait until something comes to them showing violation of the ordinance. Township zoning officer Leonard Kozick said a contractor came to him for a permit to construct an outside stairway on the house, which is legal. Atty. Townend said he would talk to John Kennedy, Kotsul's legal advisor to see if they could have some dialogue or nego- tiations about the home but if they cannot, it will be up to the super- visors to take the case before a magistrate. Following the zoning board meeting, the planning commission approved a request by Benjamin Kasmark for a one-lot subdivision on his property on Ransom Road. Tuula D’Anca of Goodleigh Farm's request to have a bond issue set up for roads on her prop- erty (solicit bids) was not approved b$the commission. in the earlier meeting, Frank Wagner's request to attend school to obtain a Commercial Class III drivers license was approved by the board of supervisors. TV (continued from page 1) said the council was looking into the increase. “The borough has an unexclusive contract. It would help ifwe could get another company to bid against the present company.” “I certainly don't believe the people should be penalized by having to pay the three percent fee that the company pays to the bor- ough,” said Mayor Paul LaBar. “We didn’t even ask for that percent- age. They offered it to us in the beginning. The residents shouldn't ve to have that tacked onto their £¥. It's not fair,” LaBar continued. Jonathan Valentine asked the members about the status of the rumbie sirips and the wigwag light for Route 309. Borough manager Milt Lutsey replied that his office had received two bids on the light and he was going to contact PennDOT about the light going up and what they were going to do abouit the rumble strips. The bids sare from Kuharchik Construc- C9) for $3,945 and the other from Star Signal Inc. for $2,350 to be paid within 10 days after comple- ton. mh of the large difference in the bids, council voted to table accepting either one until further investigation was made, and vote on the bid in March. Council also voted to enter into purchasing of materials with Dal- las Township and Kingston Town- ship with Jeff Box of Kingston Township as coordinator. The bulk purchase makes it possible to buy at a lower price. In response to Dallas residert wssell Eyet's question about ther or not they would con- sider re-hiring Jack Wolensky as director of the borough playground, Carroll told him that the council could do nothing until Bob Brown, chairman of that committee re- turned from Florida. * “Brown told your wife that when he returns he will sit down to dis- cuss the playground situation and listen to their input with represen- tatives appointed by their group,” Carroll said. “Arm Wrestling Champions Ninety Lake-Noxen Elementary students participated in an arm wrestling tournament held recently by their phys ed instructor Dwight Barbacci. Both boys and girls in fifth and sixth grade participated. Winners in each weight division are above, first row from left, Nikki Newell, girls middleweight champ; Erica Fugate, girls flyweight champ; Bill Breha, boys lightweight champ; second row, Dwight Barbacci, phys ed teacher; Tommy Patton, boys middleweight champ; Bill Humphreys, boys heavyweight champ; and Kim Spencer, girls heavyweight champ. Absent from photo, Jenny Elliott, girls lightweight champ. (Post Photo/Charlot M. Denmon) Lehman accident causes damage to cars, porch Two men suffered minor. injuries in an accident that severely damaged two cars and the porch of a Lehman Township ‘home February 28. Lehman Township police say the accident occurred atthe interaction of Market and Mill Streets in the township. According to the police report, a vehicle driven by John S. Menneci of Brooklyn, New York was traveling on Mill Street and failed to stop at the intersection. Menneci's automobile entered the intersection and struck a car driven by Scott E. Oakley of Market Street. After the collision, both cars went onto property and through a fence owned by John Collins. Menneci’s vehicle continued on the property and crashed into Collins’ porch. Lehman Township ambulance personnel transported the two drivers to Wilkes-Barre General Hospital where they were treated and released. The damage to both cars and to the Collins’ property was extensive. “We aren't really sure how it happened,” said Collins after the accident. Collins and his wife were sleeping when the accident occurred. “We both work the night shift and were sleeping when we heard a loud crash and then the house shook,” he said. “We came downstairs and found a car was in our porch.” No charges have yet been filed in connection with the accident. Shown above is Collins and Harveys Lake Police Officer William Alaimo as they assess the damage to the porch. (Post Photo/Rich Johnson) Turn that old car into cold cash with a Post Classified 675-5211 651 Wyoming Avenue Kingston, PA 18704 arrivals. 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