Guide to the Back Rg untain LA Dallas, PA ® May 24, 1995 Family Farms, from page 3 Like the Braces, Spencer also makes his own cider, a real family operation. “We start around September 15 and go right through until Thanksgiving,” he said. “Any relative who can comes over to help out — my brother Harden, sister Lucille and nephew Joe Smith with his wife, Sharon and their son, Joey. It's a lot of work.” Spencer's grandfather, Wesley Spencer, started the farm in the 1800's as a general farm. They also had a tomato farm on Lewis Road in Franklin Town- ship, which was sold in the 1950's, Spencer said. “Wesley's son, Ben Spencer, Sr., (Bud's father) planted the orchards, which today have more than two dozen different kinds of apples, including several dwarf species. '. “Some of my customers are in their mid-80’s and say they have been coming here since they were little kids,” Spencer said. “Dorothy Spencer also comes from a farming fam- ily, the Johnsons, who still own a dairy farm just down the hill. ~ + Although many have been sold off for housing A ZIP codes Dallas 18612 Harveys Lake 18618 unlock Creek 18621 thman 18627 Noxen 18636 Shavertown 18708 Shawanese 18654 Sweet Valley 18656 Trocksville 18708 Dial 911 for emergencies except i in Harveys Lake and 779 exchange of Jackson Township. Harveys Lake Police: 639-1690 or 675-5259. From 779 exchange: 675-4650. “It a a way of life. You have to i up with it and really like it.” Larry Brace Back Mountain fruit farmer © developments, the remaining old family farms are as important a part of the Back Mountain's life today as they were in the late 1700's, when the area was first settled. The Kitchen For Your Lifestyle Liprasty FACTORY DIRECT..... Dynasty Cabinets For Less Than Refacing! mig sea FREE PROFESSIONAL DESIGN Dynasty Cabinetry High Quality at Affordable Cost TOP VALUE KITCHENS 16 E. Center St., Shavertown Across from the Burger King STOP IN - SEE OUR SHOWROOM DISPLAYS! 675-7083 | Trash & Recycling Billing Information LE ES a ’, v ¥ i DAMA Recycling & Sewer Information ¥ Please refer to the following phone numbers when you require assistance or have a problem i : with recycling & Trash Collection or Sewer Service. Problems with Trash or Recycling Collection or Sewer Billing Information & 24 Hr. Emergency Line -- Septic System Applications and Information Na DAMA Office Hours: Monday thru Friday - 8 A.M. to 12 « 1 to 4 P.M. 1-800-348-1529 os 696-1134 696-1133 696-1133 wo ET HE A a my. am. ABE "a ama ama GEE og a cg ll “i a 2 al a SE SSS a a
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