The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, June 5, 1996 7 » i) THRs (continued, from page 1) soni bps p will soon see repav- ing Wolk: ‘because of a motion passed at’ uesday's Supervisor's ) meeting. “The low bid was awarded toVineent Construction Company of Bentonfor a total of $50,159.25, subjectito Federal Emergency Managegient Agency (FEMA) ap- proval: Work on W. Ridge St. and Oak Dr. will bea FEMA (unded project, while paving on Sutton Rd. and Pine Cone Lane is scheduled as a géneral fund project. “Work will begin ; as soon as we receive FEMA and; township engineering ap- al, said Wilkes, who is also roadmaster. » Solicitor Blythe Evans reported thatthe Department of Commu- nity: Allairt s would not approve the refinancing of the township's loan for existing debt. The proposed néw loan with Franklin Federal for $181,522 at a rate of 3.95% was initially scheduled to close - the last week of May. ‘ Evansexplained, “The legal dis- puite with’ the Department of Com- munity Alfairs is regarding the uhfupded and the funded debt. Their attorney needs court ap- proval of’ the refinancing.” He then. réqitested a special meeting on Monday, June 24, at 6:45 p.m. regarding:the matter. . Evans also reported a hearing — scheduled Wednesday, June 511 - a:m. to address a zoning viola- tion. According to zoning officer John Krupa, the township is en- titled to $76 worth of fines be- cause political signs for Don Williamson, who was running for county recorder of deeds, were not taken down within 30 days alter a recent election. In old business, the supervi- ~ sorsvoted to reject the bids opened al a special meeting May 20 flor construction of a salt storage fa- cility.~ According to township sec- retary Henry Zbiek, the bids were as dollows: Robert H. Figlock, White Haven, $84.400 Russo Con- struction, Exeter, $73,604.75 Senate: ‘Construction, Dallas, $90,000 Hazle Associates, Wanammie, $75,999. Glogowski said that bids will be advertised with new specifications in the future. Wilkes later ex- plained, “the bids were rejected because they were quite a bit higher than we anticipated. The specs have gone back to the engi- neer to reduce the size.” The board also passed a mo- tion reappointing Joan Conrad to the township planning commis- sion for another term. Police chiel Donald Jones re- ported a motoring hazard on Gates Rd. because of work being done by Commonwealth Telephone Co., which is removing poles on one side of the road. Jones said the work, which is leaving stumps now hidden by the tall grass, has already caused one accident when a motorist pulled over to let an- other car pass and ran over one of the stumps. Glogowskirequested him to wrile lo Commonwealth informing them of the situation. During citizen comments, Ed Chesnovitch of Huntsville Rd., proposed that the board review Health Assurance as an option to their current carrier of health ben- efits. The health insurance plan for small businesses and munici- palities could save the township $4,300 annually, according to Health America representative Walter Januszeski. : Benjamin Barsh mentioned that a dangerous situation exists on Chase Rd near the old Indian Rock Farm area where a stone wall is being reconstructed. “The stones are piled near and on the roadway and the person is work- ing on the wall at the sharp curve with no signs or warnings.” ‘Wilkes responded that it is a state road and that he will notify PennDOT of the situation. Bob Rebennack of Huntsville Rd. requested that the board talk to PennDOT regarding a section of Huntsville Rd near his barn where the swale is now ruined. Glogowski requested Wilkes, Jr. to look into that situation with PennDOT as well. The Post is still only $18 per year Idetown Couples Club slates annual auction Joel Zalesky took Sue Hand's name literally when he drew this message. La Bar ieE] (continued from page 1) middle of meetings dealing with the blizzard and flood emergen- cies.” The friendship between LaBar’s family and the class grew from the borough's 15 seconds of fame on the well-known morning TV show with the first packet of letters from the children. “I would like it if you changed Dallas P.a. to Steeler P.a. just for Super bowl Sunday cause in Texas they changed Pittsburg in to Cow- boy, Texas,” wrote Joel Zalesky. “I am a Steeler fan. My favorite player is Cordell Stewart my [favorite blocker is Kevin Greene. GO STEELERS” “Tack some time think about it. PLEAS!!!” wrote Wade POST PHOTO/CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK The Couples Club of the Idetown United Methodist Church will hold their annual auction Sat., June 8 at-the Luzerne County Fairgrounds, beginning at 10 a.m. A new attraction this year will be a flea market with local vendors. There will also be a bake sale and refreshments, all held inside a large building. The event will take place rain or shine; bring your own chairs. Shown preparing for the auction, from left, first row; Claire Kleinfelder, Jayne Haefele, Loy Ide, Lois Ide. Second row; Bill Kleinfelder, Willis Ide, Richard Ide. The Wicker Shop at FASSETT'S (Best Prices Around) Downtown Tunkhannock One Mile North of Wal-Mart M-F: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sat: 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Combine your auto and homeowners insurance policies into ONE Comprehensive Coverage Competitive Rates (O\NCR UG TITETCY: Security Policy (07:1 Slocum Insurance Agency, Inc. 575 Memorial Hwy. Dallas, PA 18612 675-1167 16 Carverton Road, Trucksville 696-2100 Eat in or Take Out Try Our Wings! Mon.: 4.00 pm - 10:00 pm Tues., Wed., Thurs.: 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm Fri.: 11:00 am - 12:00 Midnight Sat.: 12:30 pm - 12:00 Midnight » Sun.: 2:00 pm - 11:00 pm Engebretson, while Mark Boehm wrote, “I like the steelers a lot. I hope they win.” Shannon Wilcher, John and Sean wrote that their favorite player is Kevin Green, while Eddie Feldman said “My farit Steeler is Yace Thigpen." Alexandra Sahady held out for a player named Nell and decorated her letter with a well-drawn Steelers logo. Chris Popa's favorite players are Ernie Mills and Carne Lake. In return, LaBar's daughter- in-law, Sue Hand, sent the class several drawings of the Back Mountain and an alphabet poster containing their names. Hand, an internationally rec- ognized artist and teacher, has designed many commemorative alphabet posters of the Back Mountain, the annual Back Moun- tain Memorial Library Auction and her studio, Sue Hand's Imagery, on Main Street. The children fired back a col- lection of their drawings and let- ters, even sending Hand an enve- lope of cards and well-wishes for her mother, Mertie Larish, who was recuperating {rom a heart attack. “I was impressed with the children’s letters to Paul,” Hand said. "Being a lormer classroom teacher myself, I noticed how neatly they were printed and what a good lesson in letter writing il was. | wrote them how much I admired what they had done.” In return, the children sent their best work in a pack of letters and drawings for Hand, whom they started calling their pen pal. Chris P. drew a black and white dog and a bluebird in a grove of trees, while Krista Sekelik and Shannon Wilcher drew bright red and pink hearts sporting over- sized grins. Cari made a small booklet of colorful drawings and Russell Shimek's drawing of a jet was very accurate. Jean Hilpert the best medicine of all for her and Cathy also drew bluebirds.. #1 “I found my name in the alpha- bet poster,” Sahady. “I love you're work it is neat. What grade do you teach,” wrote “your freind” Joel Zalesky. “That was nice of you to send us that stuff,” wrote Nick Helbig, while Cari wanted Hand to “tell your stodents too tell them they are rele good at art.” Chris wanted to know, “How many kids do you have?” “You did nice pictures,” mented Jennifer M., while John, Yurchak wanted Hand to know “I.* love you art work. I think I told: + you this allready thatlama ar List: . mabey I will draw you a picture.’ They promised to send ile “some stull” about their town. fe The huge packet of drawings: (0 4 and cards for Mrs. Larish left Hand. ; “flabbergasted. ? : “r, “Mom loves kids,” she said, “Those cards and drawings were % rn “© com: % Ea Po Ch A Ed a ARBRE. = Jill Healey, Dallas Mary Walsh, Dallas Laurie Jezewski, Nanticoke Rehabilitation: John Heinz: Your Best Choice. At Allied Services John Heinz Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, our entire focus for the past fourteen years has been to provide every aspect of rehabilitation therapy to help thousands of area residents —children and adults— on the road to recovery. John Heinz specializes in treatment for : o Arthritis eStroke ®Orthopedic Conditions Pediatric Disabilities : o Traumatic Brain Injury e Neuromuscular Disorders To choose John Heinz for rehabilitation therapy call any of our conveniently ; located Outpatient Therapy Centers. 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