ESET LR SHR Tc FOES AN Fl being elected, because, 10 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, October 29, 1997 Harveys Lake voters have six to pick from in race for borough council By BRYAN THOMPSON Post Correspondent HARVEYS LAKE - Voters in Harveys Lake will have a full slate of candidates to choose from in the election for three seats on the borough council. Out of the six candidates, three are currently ac- tive members and three are hopefuls. Sev- eral attempts were made to try to reach two of the candidates, incumbent Democrat Ed- ward Kelly and = challenger WAYNE SMITH Sandra Serhan, on the Republi- can ballot, but they were either unavailable for comment or failed to return calls. The other four were very coop- erative, and answered all ques- tions with pleasure and enthusi- asm. Here's what they had to say. Wayne Smith, who is not cur- rently serving, said he is retired and has only one other interest, the Harveys Lake Fire Depart- ment. Smith, a Republican, feels that is a major strong point to his “I can do a good job, and spend more time than anyone else. [ don't feel that I am any better than anyone else, I will both talk and listen to the fine people of the community.” Honesty, he said is the best thing for anyone in government, and Smith says that if honesty is what you want than you will get it with him. “Since I'm on the outside look- ing in, there really is no sense in stirring up trouble, but, there may and I stress may be things I could do differently if I were on the council.” said Smith. Addressing the roads is some- thing Smith said he would do rather quickly. “I'm not blaming our road department, but they could be improved, and I can’t do anything from the outside,” he said. There are some ordinances that need to be updated, and brought to the attention of the council, because there are many that they" may not even be aware of. These are the first things Smith said he would do if he wins next week. Joseph Miscavage, Democrat, said that he wants to see people on the street and be able to tell them that he will take care of whatever problem they may have in their community. “I think the council is doing a fairly good job, and there is noth- ing I can see that is really wrong,” said Miscavage. The first thing he said he would address if elected to council is the demolition of old buildings. He said it seems to take too long to get a building condemned and ripped down but only a day for places like Wilkes Angley earns scholarship to VMI Seaton E. Angley has been selected to receive an Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) scholarship and will attend Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, for three years. The cadets are selected for the merit-based scholarship program on basis of their academic record which includes comprehensive fees, as ~ well as a flat rate of $450 annually for books, supplies and equipment, and $1,500 in tax-free spending money. Upon graduation from college and completion of the ROTC program, the cadet will be commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army, National Guard, or Reserve. ~ The cadet will study military science, management development, and experiencing adventure training while pursuing a degree in chemistry. Angley is the son of James J. Angley of Forty Fort and Rebecca Davenport of Shavertown. He is a 1996 graduate of Lake-Lehman High School, Lehman. Lake-Lehman Band Craft Show Noy. 22 The Lake-Lehman Band Sponsors will hold their Fall Craft Show on Sat., Nov. 22, at the Lake-Lehman High School, Lehman, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. There will be over 140 vendors. The kitchen will be open all day with food'and refreshments. There will be a Chingse Auction, 50/50 raffles, and a bake sale. All proceeds Benefit the Lake-Lehman Band. Ry xia Barre. Asked why he would make a good council member he said, “I sat for six years before, and want to be involved with the commu- nity. I want to do things right, and if there are 20 people at a meeting then we are doing something right, butifthereare 200, there is some- thing wrong. George Kopko who currently serves on the council, said if people would get out and express their minds by voting it would let coun- cil know their concerns. “Council is doing a good job, and they have come along way. We need to get the community more involved, and also get our roads up to good standards,” said Kopko. Experience in management and as a teacher along with a knack for achiev- ing goals make him a good coun- cil member, Kopko said. A graduate of FRANCIS KOPKO ~ Wilkes University with a degree in commerce and finance, George Andrews feels he is qualified to serve as council vice president, which is his current title. “We need to get this ban on Phosphates, because the lake is our most valuable asset,” said Andrews on his first issue of im- portance. “We also need to bring our ordinances up to date.” he said. Andrews said he is fairly well satisfied with council, and pointed out new initiatives. “We are look- ing into a compost program to take affect borough wide. The member of the board of directors of the Luzerne Conser- vation District says, “I sincerely would like to see people get in- volved through- out the borough, whether it be by voting or by turn- . ing out to meet- GEORGE ANDREWS ings. The more people get involved the better our government will be,” Andrews said. La “AIN'T THAT BIG . IT'SA NEVER SEEN AY | IAW PUMPKIN «21H MONSTER HEY KIDS' GUESS THE WEIGHT OF OUR - MONSTER PUMPKIN! : ENTER YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A COMPLETE SET OF COOL GARDENING TOOLS FOR YOURSELF AND A SET FOR YOUR WHOLE FAMILY! Over $150.00 VALUE! No Purchase Necessary. One Entry Per Person BIG DRAWING ON HALLOWEEN ! 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