The Dallas Post $30, 000 grant will aid i in Comm Center relocation DAMA suit languishes while lawyers argue Dallas, PA Wednesday, January 8, iil Ga : 1 | i he omy ERIC FOSTER move was approximately $30,000. of ~Post Staff Those plans ee put of oud By ERIC FOSTER ee | after Harveys Lake Borough an- Post Staff i l- | 50 he Back Mountain Communi- nounced in November that it would i Ti 470 ocho belli | Pe “cations Center will receive a withdraw from the center and use Four months after alawsuitwas ith Danella Environmental Tech- a | wl 000 grant for relocating its the Luzerne County Communica- filed against the Dallas Area nologies of Taylor that made it 1 a- . facility from the Dallas Township tions Center instead. Harveys Municipal Authority (DAMA) and illegal for any other hauler to col: he Municipal Building, according to Lake's withdrawal, effective May three municipalities for entering |..t waste in the municipalities 7 Tr state Sen. Charles Lemmond's' 1992, meant that the center lost into an exclusive garbage hauling . : bo | office. $10,755 of Harveys Lake's $25,811 pact, the suit still awaits a deci- The suit alleges that DAMA's | r= Cynthia Thurston, of yearly contribution. sion by a judge. contract allowing only one firm to y | TE office, said Because the center had a bank “This is going to take a long, collect trash and recycables in is | “ that money has been set aside in balance of between $30,000 and long time to resolve,” said Attorney Dallas Borough, Dallas Township 1S. | “the state's Departmentof Commu- $35,000, Kingston Township Benjamin Jones III, solicitor for and Kingston Township is unco Sag nity Affairs budget. The paper- manager Jeffrey Box was able to DAMA. It named Dallas Borough, Stitutional because it interferes work for the grant will be mailedat prepare a new budget in Novem- Dallas Township and Kingston With the haulers’ right to mak | the end of this month, Thurston ber, cutting only a capital improve- Township as well.as DAMA. and keep contracts, and because it po said. ment fund from $5,000 to $3,444. The suit was filed on September ¢ffectively takes property from th The Comm Center was plan- The chairman of the Communi- 9, 1991, by C&K Sanitation, Sear- haulers, in the form of business, | ning in the fall of 1991 to move the cations Center Board, Kingston les Sanitation, and Daves Sanita- Without the due process of law. — dispatching center from the Dallas = Township police chief, Paul Sabol, tion. - As | “Township building to Nesbitt Hos- said the center would go ahead Jones filed a preliminary objec- i Jopes ly UN ela te “‘pital's Back Mountain Medical with the planned move once the tion to the suit on September 27. power to make exclusive contract at "Center. The cost of the planned grant is received. After several extensions, Attor- The lawsuit has five counts, ea I. ney Phil Medico, representing asking for compensatory damag 'S CNL : . : . Searles and C&K responded to the in excess of $20,000. Suits whic e D A M A | D | preliminary objections. ask for less than $20,000 are no is Bl wi ed IN re CyC IN J “I intend to file a reply brief eligible to goto in but go through % . within the next ten days to rebut arbitration instead. " ey sed batte Il es O N J a N 1 3 some issues raised by him,” said A judge will be given the briefs ) hy . Jones of Medico's reponse. from both sides, and may deci _., Inacontinuing effort to encour- emmissions. Given present day i In he eqnhins, D ab gana: that the lawsuit should be droppe 1 it “age and promote recycling in the disposal options recycling is a safe Hon dropped 11s suit in Novernber. Jf the judge decides that the law Back Mountain, DAMA in cooper- solution. The DAMA battery re- The hauler’s attorney, Al Flora Jr. suit should continue, DAMA wil atin with Interstate Batteries, Inc. cylcing program not only helps Fald thal tite suit was dropped for have to file an answer, which : s » will begin a battery recycling pro- conserve natural resources and pen {8 of i len Sd loihe admits or denies the allegations { . gram onJanuary 13. The program energy, the program reduces haz- merits ol the litigation.” made in the suit and explains its ? will be directed primarily at the ards to the health and environ- The three municipalities passed defense. If the suit makes it toa * "recycling of automotive batteries, ment of Back Mountain residents. ordinances in mid-1991 which gave jury, the jury will decide any ac- : ‘but will also accept the Gel filled Used batteries may be recycled DAMA responsibility for handling tual damage awards. ne e “type batteries found on electric i contacting DaMA an dropping : wheelchairs, etc. the batteries off at the designate i v b H : | A d h : 1 The lead filled battery, com- drop off site located at the DAMA asay S ] wou ave . ~ monly found in automobiles cre- ia Tonto Plant. 530 : " . = t t ates a multitude of disposal prob- Sout emoria ighway, P h : P P k P | lems. Landfilling presents the risk Trucksville. r | S YY n e Irs e C L i e ; 4s9f groundwater contamination For more information contact : Attorney General Ernie Preate officials to include it in the list o ) _-while incineration risks toxic air Larry Spaciano at 696-1134. Don't get these ducks near water has endorsed Rep. George C. public projects that these prison- | . . Students in first through fifth grade at Westmoreland Elementary Flasays jegisiation which ould SIS do.” A that: motivational 5. : ill carve soap ducks as part of the school's cultural iret Pate! Ol (or AoRy = a1: molivalony rh Y an in OoOWn S IP aXes School wi rections to let certain non-violent boot camps are designed for indi- || 5 a enrichment program sponsored by the PTO. Carver Terry Rutter state prisoners pick up litter. viduals who “have a chance to turn | oi ‘asl x will be at the school from January 6 to 10 to give lectures and The two-bill package is targeted things around for themselves. : Wi 1 stay the same IN 1 992 teach groups how to carve using soap and wooden popsicle at individuals in the motivational “In addition to rigorous phy v Jem sticks. Four of Rutter's carvings have been accepted by the boot Samp and pre-release pro- cal activity, intensive regimenta- | FrankiinTownship residents will tio | Smithsonian Institute for a folk art display. Shown are, top photo, grams and at minimum-risk in- tion and discipline, the inmates E | not have a tax LR this year. I er ay Stefanie Simoncavage of Dallas; above left, Nicole Yuknavage of pales, are: expected to work on public hot y Iyp € : : The measures have been re- projects as part of their intensive KE [At a special meeting called Decem- the zoning officer, who will receive ~ Shavertown (front) and Katie Russ of Wyoming; above right, ferred to. the: Ho Judiel p o bilitati p : y | "Ber 30 to finish the year's busi- $1,400 per year and 40% of the Rachel Hiller. (Post Photos/Eric Foster) Committee da i PE ificallyadd { '»ness, the township supervisors zoning permit fees, township sec- : “There is nothing in. the law th Quse : flitt a a g it "unanimously passed a budget of retary $5,750 per year, and plan- ; gn : ereovaloflitter from highways i which specifically authorizes a lit- as part of the boot camp program. $182,317.74, which will not re- “Shure any additional revenue. NY “* This figure is actually $50,000 lower than 1991's budget because ning secretary, $600 per year. Hourly positions include road- master Andy Prebola, who will Embroiderers’' Guild will hold slide show The regular meeting of the Wyoming Valley Chapter of The Em- broiderers’ Guild of America, Inc. will feature a slide show titled ter project by prisoners,” Hasay said. “The purpose of these bills is to add to the law litter pick-up as means of encouraging corrections The bill calls for litter pick-up by inmates participating in pre-re- lease plans and those needing receive $9.45 per hour, while fore- minimum security. 1 man Art Owen will receive $8.30 : i “Knotted Stitches”. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. “the township had received a grant 15 at the First Presbyterian Church in Wilkes-Barre. Guests are { “rom Luzerne County last year to pave Coon Road. Franklin Township's real estate tax remains at 8 mills, while other taxes including the 1% earned income, $5 per capita, 1% real ‘estate transfer and $10 occupa- ‘tional privilege taxes also are unchanged. A 3.7% cost of living ‘increase for township employees per hour. Two casual positions of equipment operator and laborer will pay $6.80 and $6.00 per hour, respectively. In other business, the supervi- sors appointed Fred Croop as township CPA, at a yearly salary of $840, plus expenses. Jan Brace, Donna Owen and Ruth Gramps welcome to attend. For more information, call Vicki Kapral, 825-6097; Chris Folmar, 477-2486; Helen Rhode, 256-3595. Boice takes the reins at Lake-Lehman School Board will meet Jan. 14 The January regular meeting of the Lake-Lehman School Board o! Directors will be held Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 8 p.m. in the library of t Lehman-Jackson Elementary Building, Lehman. : » was the only increase in township were reappointed auditors, to be £4 i ' expenditures. paid $25 apiece for their one yearly 1-1 | k Ta ¥ + The supervisors also unani- meeting. d r'veys d e - : HEALTHCARE 4 Richard Boice was elected presi- RE ELL ISHERS F ranklin Twp. reorganizes nie tios ic soroun |, W -W Council at the council's reorgani- WELCOME! The visits of friends and loved ones are significant to the recovery of Wilkes-Barre General Hospitals patients. But rest is also a key component of patient care. ~ Because of this, we ask your cooperation during these visiting hours: zation meeting Monday, January New appointees included sew- g, age enforcement officer Frank Zeske and alternate enforcement officer Of Patton. Roadmaster Andy Prebola, supervisors'solicitor Charles Gelso and zoning hearing solicitor Joe : Franklin Township Supervisors '« scheduled all 1992 planning and supervisors’ meetings and ap- 2 pointed municipal officers at its '« reorganization meeting Monday, »» January 6. + Allsupervisors’ meetings will be Edward Kelly was chosen vice president and David Abod first vice president. The following committee heads were appointed by Boice: Abod, environmental advisory council, * - Po ba oz. AAAS be STIR FC Fh He I a Gh Re i 8 Hig 4 Fl 4 4 £] % 1 4 4 i i L] 4 4 CHEB AIT EAI ETE II ESI EIDE THEE E609 8620 098895020200 | 2 the first Monday of every month at « 8 p.m., except for September, when % the supervisors will meet the first : Tuesday due to the Labor Day holiday. The Planning Commission will meet (7 p.m. the same eve- ning as .ie supervisors. Rea}. pointed to one-year terms were chairman Robert Redmond, vice chairman Andy Prebola, sec- i retary-treasurer and secretary to H the planning commission Sandy N Race and zoning officer Art Owen, MacDonald Gallery slates spring shows The MacDonald Art Gallery at College Misericordia will feature a variety of exhibits throughout the winter and spring seasons. The sculptures of Edna Ceola Kishbaugh will be on display Janu- ary 12 through January 26. Following the Kishbaugh ex- hibit, the Gallery will present its 14th Annual “Sharing Our Art” Members Show, Sunday, Feb. 9 through Saturday, Feb. 29. This unique exhibit features works created and collected by MacDonald Art Gallery Members. The 11th Annual Suzanne Maria Rossetti Memorial Juried Art Exhibition will be held Sunday, March 8 through Sunday, March 22; Gallery hours are: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 12-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.; Friday, 12-5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. ‘Admission i is free and open to the public. For more information, +,-¢all 674-6250. Vullo were also reappointed. Mi- chael J. Pasonick, Jr. was reap- pointed township engineer, while Glenn Johnson was appointed township surveyor. Ed Dorrance was reappointed to the planning commission, Fred Lohman to the zoning hearing board and Jim Jury to the recrea- tion board. First Eastern Bank and PLGIT were retained as depository for township funds. grants, civil service; Kelly, police; William Wilson, roads; Thomas Kehler, recreation and growth, garbage; Joseph Miscavage, fi- nance, planning; Martin Noon, recreation center. William Mann was appointed to the Harveys Lake Municipal Au- thority Board. The borough is still requesting residents who were sent question- airres to return them to the bor- ough so it will be eligible to apply for grants. PENNSTATE Wilkes- Barre Ww Campus Get the Answers! 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Obstetrics: Visiting is at the discretion of the mother. fig: | Pediatrics: In addition to regular visiting hours, parents, grandparents and siblings have unlimited visiting. Children under twelve must be accompanied by an adult, and may not visit where isolation is in effect. $ WILKES-BARRE RTI RE HOSPITAL North River and Auburn Streets, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18764 (717) 829-8111 | (717) 288-7471 "Additional Outpatient Services The Thomas P Saxton Medical Pavilion. 468 Northampton St. Edwardsville. PA 18704 VHA. | {"¥ A division of Wilkes-Barre General Health Corporation. Member of Voluntary Hospitals of America, Inc.«
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