e The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, December 6, = : 1] : LETTERS Area highway construction is right on track Editor: Your editorial of November 15, 11995, chastising the Department ‘of Transportation fornotaddress- ing-signalization along the Route 309 corridor is unwarranted. As you were made aware in telephone conversations with my staff, the signalization of one intersection (415 and 118) is very close to being completed, and five addi- tional intersections advanced toa bid letting in early October of this year. In fact, these five intersec- tions are presently under con- tract, and construction will take place over the next several months concluding in the summer of 1996. This'work includes improvements tothe existing signals at the Harris Hill Road intersection, as well as the Center Street intersection in Kingston Township. New signals willbe added at the Franklin Street intersection in Kingston Town- ship, at the Main Street intersec- tion near Offset Paper in Dallas Township and at the intersection of TR 415 and Center Hill Road in Dallas Borough /Township. All of this work costs approximately $950,000. It should also be pointed out that the widening of TR 309 which took place two years ago from the Harris Hill intersection to Center Street in Kingston Township cost approximately $1.4 million. Pre- vious to that work, there was a project that cost approximately $4 million for the improvements between Center Street in King- ston Township to the intersection at TR 415 in Dallas Borough. Most of this work has been accomplished with the coopera- tion of a Transportation Manage- ment Association which is a vol- unteer group consisting of mem- bers of the Department of Trans- portation, officials of Kingston Township, Dallas Borough and Dallas Township, as well as members of the Back Mountain Citizen's Council. As can be seen by addressing the facts in this matter, the De- partment of Transportation is committed to the improvements along this corridor and is fulfilling that commitment. Charles M. Mattei, PE District Engineer Engineering District 4-0 Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Little League appreciates outstanding support _ Editor: . On behalf ofthe Administrative Stall of Little League District 16 and for myself personally, I want to publicly thank the hundreds of volunteers, league presidents and other league officials, parents and most especially the youngsters who . participated in organized Little League competition during the 1995 season. I also want to sincerely thank the sports staff of The Dallas Post for the tremendous coverage ac- corded all the teams in the district and the district itself throughout the regular season and during post-season tournament play as well. All in all, 1995 was a success- ful year for District 16 and for those of us who are involved with it and we look forward to building on that success in 1996. As District Administrator of District 16 - a post I was ap- pointed to last February - it is my responsibility and the responsi- bility of my staff as well to oversee the largest Little League district in the nation with 33 leagues and more than 5,000 young players on the rosters. I welcome that responsibility fully and I pledge myself and my staff to work for the betterment of District 16 in the years ahead. As in the past, the help of your newspaper will certainly be ap- preciated again next year and beyond. Once again, I want to thank you for your most valued cover- age. Fred J. DeSanto Administrator Little League District 16 0 Washington student seeks information about area .- Editor: “Each member in our class is working on a project called “Pa- rade of States”. We are respon- sible for gathering as much infor- mation about the state as we can yr v to help “sell” the state. I have chosen your state, Penn- sylvania, for my presentation. If any of your readers would help me out by sending pictures, post- cards, a used license plate, facts, o Shivertown firefighters sell sand candles The Shavertown Volunteer Fire Dept. will hold its annual sand candle sale weekends at Insalaco’s, Shavertown starting Dec. 3 and at the Shavertown Fire Station Mondays after 6:30 p.m. Orders may also be placed by calling 675-1302 mailbox #8. Sand candles are $3 a SQ 7 dozen. Raiders equipment collection Dec. 11 The Kingston Township Raiders will hold equipment collection from 8 p.m. December 11, at the Back Mountain Harvest Free Assembly Church. The monthly board meeting will follow at 8 p.m. Anyone interested in serving on the board is encouraged to attend this’ meeting and call 696-3944 to have their named placed on the ballot. Voting for board members will be done at this meeting. GIFT CERTIFICATIS This is to certify an investment of Number of shares has been made in Stock/ Bond/ Mutual Fund in the name of Child/ Grandchild/ Godchild ETC. Mom/ Grandma/ ETC. Dad/ Grandpa/ ETC. Call: (717) 829 - (717) 829-1776 [FINANCIAL SERVICES : For a FREL reprint of fe Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine ; Article "Getting Kids Hooked on Stocks" Buy them a few shares of good companies they know and their interest should grow along with their money. 1776 JACK. B. SMOAK Registered Principal 320 S. Pennsylvania Blvd. fd +, Murray Complex, Suite 365 .. FINANCIAL, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 SERVICES products etc., from your state, it would be greatly appreciated. Derrek Vipond 10402 150th St. East Puyallup, Wash. 98374 A Case for Conservation Alene N. Case It's easy to subscribe to The Dallas Post Use the coupon on page 2 or call 675-5211 Note from A. Case: There is much more to conservation than science. Science can certainly be helpful, but so can theology, art, cultural awareness, and horticul- ture. My friend, Sister Constance, has graciously agreed to share with you her experiences in some of these other fields as she is a partof Genesis Farm, NJ. This will be a two-part guest column. This week she will emphasize the gardening aspect of the farm and two weeks from now she will discuss the environmental educa- tion that takes place at the farm. Constance Kozel has roots here in the Back Mountain: she belongs to the Dallas Regional Community of the Sisters of Mercy, and she has taught at College Misericordia. She now resides in Wilkes-Barre. It's about 12:30 P.M. at Gene- sis Farm. Staff, guests and volun- teers are gathered in a circle around the kitchen “island” where the food is ready for the main meal of the day. As we hold hands, each offers a word of thanks: “I'm grateful for this bright autumn day.” “I give thanks for the opportunity to visit Genesis Farm.” ...until..."and for this wonderful, nutritious food, gifts from the earth and for all who helped to grow, harvest and pre- pareit.” Heads areraised: “Amen! Amen!” Then thelid ofeach steam- ing pot is lifted and the day's cook introduces each dish — savory pumpkin bisque; basmatirice and black bean casserole; fresh gar- den salad with a variety of greens, peppers, tomatoes, radishes and onions topped with homemade lemon garlic dressing; oatmeal bread. This is the weekday cele- bration of earth's abundance at Genesis Farm in Blairstown, New Jersey, a Center dedicated to - Lm Visit to a very special farm reconnecting humans to earth through educational programs and a community supported gar- den. Founded 15 years ago (1980) chiefly through the vision and determined dedication of Sister Miriam Theresa MacGillis, a Dominican Sister, artist, gardener and educator, the farm has devel- oped from a run-down dairy farm to an impressive ecological learn- ing center and biodynamic vege- table farm and orchard. It is located on 140 acres in the Dela- ware River Watershed of north- western New Jersey. I have been spending time there since 1983 — first as a student and most re- cently as a volunteer and part- time staff member. According to the farm's mis- sion statement, it “welcomes all people of good will to search for alternative ways to achieve true human and earth security. Asa center for bio-regional and world order education, it holds in trust a diverse community of plant and animal life within its wetlands, woodlands, open fields and culti- vated gardens.” In the early days, food was grown for sale at a roadside stand, but it soon became evident that the concept of a community sup- ported garden (CSG) better fit the philosophy and goals of the farm. Hence, a CSG was established in 1988 in response to the growing crisis in agriculture in the U.S. and around the world. Agribusi- ness, with its chemical-intensive industrialized methods of crop production, is replacing the human-scale farm with its diver- sified character and commitment to place and community. A com- munity supported garden offers people an opportunity to join with others to take greater responsibil- ity for a sizable portion of their own food as well as for the land. "It's about more than vegetables” is a caption on the CSG informa- tional flyer. “The garden offers a way to experience the mystery of seeds and soil and to reconnect in an endless variety of possibilities for creating friendship, commu- nity and the strong connections that historically tied farmers and communities into a harmonious relationship with the earth Bad each other.” on Currently, the CSG uses about 25 acres of land. More than six acres are planted in a wide variety of vegetables (I counted over 70), herbs (about 16), and pick-your- own raspberry bushes, the qual- ity of which is not available in supermarkets. In 1991, 265 fruit and nut trees were planted. There is also an orchard of hardy kiwi. 1 plucked some after a frost — they were cold, succulent and sweet. In 1993, 108 grape vines and a few paw-paws were planted. There are three greenhouses on the land, which help lengthen the growing season and provide salad greens all winter long. The shareholders financed and built (barn-raising style) a garden house which con- tains a distribution center and root cellar. Winter shareholders can get potatoes, cabbages, home- made sauerkraut, turnips and other root vegetables as well as greens throughout the season. Freshly ground cornmeal is also available. - The gardeners — one main gardener and 4 assistants plus numerous volunteers — use bi- odynamic principles based on the insights of Austrian scientist/ philosopher Rudolf Steiner. Bi- odynamic gardeners treat soils as a living organism and constantly nourish and build the soil through crop cover, rotation, and careful tillage. At the same time, they pay attention to cosmic forces coming from outside the earth. No chemi- cal pesticides or fertilizers are used. Compost is made from horse manure and field grasses. The love and attention which the gardeners bring to their work stimulates the health and energy of the community's food. Share- holders are encouraged, but not required, to help in the planting, weeding and harvesting on spe- cial participation days, and vol- unteers are always welcome. The results are phenomenal: “The miracle of farming,” says Heinz Thomet, the main gardener, “is taking 3 ounces of radish seeds and getting 3000 pounds back — isn't that amazing?” t (Stay tuned for part II.) PUT SPARKLE IN SOMEONE'S EYES. 0% OFF FRAME SALE It's a spectacular time to stock-up on fine frames as we put a great selection of quality frames on sale. e Frames Time to do some Stocking- Up! TWICE AS SMART While you get great frames for yourself & your family you can get your gift shopping done with gift certificates from Back Mountain Eye Care Center. These certificates can be applied to the purchase of: e Vision Check-ups % Contact Lenses + Fine Optometrist services by Dr. Curtis Goodwin Bt Raita te Prater amd | Back Mountain Eye Gare Genter 170 N. 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