6 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, October 29, 1997 Mysterious aquatic creature at Lehman Haunted Barn (In late August, as a staff mem- ber was opening the moat door at the Lehman Haunted Barn, he noticed a foul stench and spotted something in the water. Some- how an aquatic creature had sur- faced in the moat sometime dur- ing the last year. The organizers of the Lehman Haunted Barn were called immediately and an inves- tigation was undertaken. A firm in Encinitas, California was contacted to study the strange object and renowed aquatic spe- cialist Doug Higley was retained to take care of the creature. He used space age polymers to pre- serve the 20 inch specimen from further decay and to prevent odor. A local dive team was called in te’ search the moat for further clues. The team discovered that the moat is connected to an un- derground river system that ex- tends for miles. rivers has probably been home to several of these aquatic creatures living i in small family groups. They also discovered a strong under- ground current thatimpeded their complete exploration of the un- derground watery caverns. This system of - After a month of thorough re- search, it was determined that the aquatic creature probably originated from a distant part of the river system and just recently floated to the surface. Itis thought to be a relative of the mermaid family since it has a humanlike head with hair, arms with fingers and nails, and a tail something like that of a lobster. It is believed to have been at least 65 years old at the time of death. The Aquatic Creature display has been prepared and is ready to be viewed by the public near the original spot where it was discov- ered. Visitors can view the dis- play at the Lehman Haunted Barn Oct. 29-31 from 7-11 p.m. on Fri. and Sat., and 7-10 .m. all other nights. Your $5 admission benefits the Lehman UMYF, the Lehman Volunter Fire Co., the Lake-Leh- man Chorus and the Wyoming Valley Children’s Aid Fund. For further information call the Spook Line at 675-1216. The Haunted Barn Reservation Line at 675-2235 or go online at http: / /www.dawenet.com/haunted. Erma Weidner Culp turns 90 Erma Weidner Culp is having her 90th Birthday on Nov. 6. The former wife of Robert J. Culp of Huntsville. Erma has four daughters, Charlotte Culp Ashton, Jackson Twp.; Alice Culp Ross, Boyton Beach, FL; Mildred Culp Kern, Dallas; and Virginia Culp Major of Huntsville. She will celebrate her 90th birthday at the home of her daughter Charlotte of Jackson Twp., on Nov. 8 with family and friends. Erma has 16 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. Happy 90th! Leaf pick-up in Kingston Twp. Nov. 3-14 The Kingston Township Board of Supervisors has’ announced the annual pick up of bagged leaves has been scheduled for Nov. 3-Nov. 14. Residents are advised to have leaves bagged and placed at the curbside for pickup. The pickup is limited to bagged leaves only. Township crews will be conducting the pickup between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Township also asks the cooperation of residents in refraining from sweeping leaves into gutters and roadways. The leaves block storm drains and this poses a serious maintenance problem for the Public Works Department. A Township Ordinance also prohibits this practice. Residents are reminded that bags must contain only leaves. Residents are also reminded that burning of leaves requires a Township Burning Permit. Also, no burning of leaves in gutters along Township roadways will be permitted because of the damage to the asphalt. If anyone has questions about the Fall leaf pickup, please call the Township Office at 696-3809 or the Public works Department at 696- 3650. St. Therese's A & R to meet Nov. 5 St. Therese’s Altar and Rosary Society will meet on Wed., Nov. 5 in the social room at 7:15 for Rosary recitation and followed by the regular monthly meeting presided over by Jane Wallace. A report on the recent Birthday Tea will be given by Betsy Balonis and Ruth Youngblood will report on the upcoming annual Christmas Dinner to be held Sun., Dec. 14 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Luzerne. Refreshments will be served by Dell Luke, Louise Capozzi, Ann Jennings and Jane Wallace. All women of the parish are cordially invited to attend any of the meetings. Kingston Twp. parking ordinance starts Nov. 1 Kingston Township Police Chief James Balavage would like to re- mind residents that the Township Winter Parking Ordinance is ef- fective Nov. 1, through Mar. 31, 1998 Under this ordinance residents are prohibited from parking ve- hicles on Township streets be- tween the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. daily. The Chief also reminds resi- dents that vehicles are not per- mitted to be parked on Township streets during snow storms, or for eight hours after the end of a: storm. The ordinance is designed to keep the Township streets open and clear so that snow removal measures can be effectively un- dertaken by the Public Works : Department. The Chief urges all Township residents to cooperate in comply- ing with the Township Ordinance to avoid enforcement measures. Residents with questions about - the ordinace may contact Chief Balavage at 696-1175. Police honor Burger King Members of the Back Mountain Police Association recently presented Burger King of Shavertown with a plaque in appreciation of their continuous contributions towards the Annual Benefit » Breakfast that has been operated by the Police Association for the i: last 14 years. Each year for the past 14 years the Burger King has donated items such as eggs, ketchup, salt, pepper, sugar, creamers, napkins, syrup, knives, forks and spoons to the police .- breakfast. All proceeds of the breakfast are donated to local ] groups. This year the Police Association donated $4,000 to the: ARC (Association of Retarded Citizens). The monies will be used’ by the ARC for things such as art and educational supplies, as welt as to help support the dance and music programs that are din 12 by the ARC. Breakfast Chairman Daniel Hunsinger, a Sergeant with the Kingston Police Department said that without the generous donations from area businesses like Burger King the breakfast would not be possible. Members of the Back Mountain Police Meadows installs new members The Auxiliary of the Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas, met recently fora luncheon meeting and installation of officers. Midge Smith was recently installed as president for a two year term of office. Thanks were given to outgoing officers for their dedication and for a job well {ore Barbara Barakat, president; Phyllis Leskowsky, first vice president; Helen Mondulick, second vice president; Lois keller, secretary and Elinor Vino, treasurer. Committee heads made reports on the outcome of the “Market on the Pond” fund raiser. Over $6,200 was raised to benefit residents at the Center. Shown seated, from left, Lois Keller, Helen Mondulick, Elinor Vino; standing Rachel Hale, second vice president; Midge Smith, president; Phyllis Senior Citizens Centers spon- sored by the Luzerne/Wyoming Counties Bureau for the Aging offer hot noon meals Monday through Friday to people 60 years of age or older. Donations from participants are gratefully accepted and needed in order to expand this program. The-Back Mountain Center is lo- cated at 22 Rice St., Dallas . Call 675-2179 for information. The following is the menu for the week of November 3. All menus include margarine, milk and coffee. MONDAY - Salisbury steak w/ gravy, whipped potatoes, broccoli, whole wheat bread, chocolate cup- cake. TUESDAY - Centers closed in observance of Election Day. WEDNESDAY - Italian Day - Stuffed shells w/meatballs and tomato sauce, apple, vegetable medley, Italian bread, toss salad w/ranch dressing. THURSDAY - Ham/potato cas- serole, hot fruit compote, mixed vegetables, pineapple juice, din- ner roll, tapioca pudding. FRIDAY - Baked fish Florentine, oven brown potatoes, wax beans, orange juice, whole wheat bread, oatmeal cookie, lemon. Leskowsky, Bernie Hill, first vice president and Irene Transue secretary. L] [ PennDOT sets up pothole hotline : As wintertime approaches, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is reminding mo- torists that they can report the location of potholes, road hazards and other road maintenance prob- lems to PennDOT through its toll- free hotline: 1-800-FIX-ROAD (1- 800-349-7623). + Just as homeowners use this time of year to prepare for the winter season, PennDOT also spends a good deal of autumn preparing Pennsylvania roadways for winter conditions. : This means repairing and seal- ing roadway cracks and defects so they can keep water from getting into the pavement. With winter's freezing tempera- tures, this water turns to ice and expands, damaging the pavement, and leading to the potholes that are so characteristic in the spring. PennDOT’s 800 number is an- other means for the motoring pub- lic to alert the state's highway crews about problem areas which they may not be aware of, and allow them to address the prob- lems before the onset of winter. The hotline is staffed weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. after 4:30 p.m., and on weekends and holidays, calls are recorded by a voice-mail system. Calls are automatically routed to the clos- est county maintenance office. The hotline is not suitable for reporting traffic accidents, dis- abled vehicles or other emergen- cies. Citizens should continue to call 911 or their local State Police for emergencies. Please call 1-800-FIX ROAD and help PennDOT to keep our roads safe and trouble-free. Dallas PTSA to hold coat drive Nov. 1 ~ Dallas PTSA is holding a coat drive on Sat., Nov. 1, before the Lake- Lehman - Dallas football game which is being held at 2 p.m. at the Dallas Stadium. The Coat Drive which has become an integral part of the Dallas High School;’s PTSA calendar of events is an opportunity for friends and family of Dallas and Lake-Lehman to give something back to the community. A Bake Sale is also being held in conjunction with the coat drive. The venture had great success last year, with a total of close to 200 coats donated to the Commission of Economic Opportu- nity. Soaps and Sundries 639-5377 COUNTRY MEADOWS "Handcrafted all Natural Soap e Goat Milk & Honey e Cocoa Butter e Glycerin e Castile and more! We will gladly design soaps for your personal needs. Yesterday's solutions for today's sensitive skin Please look for us at Arts at Hayfield Penn State on November 2nd, Booth 64 3 = = GOH Altar & Rosary to meet Nov. 10 Gate of Heaven's Altar and Rosary Society will meet on Mon., Nov. 10 in the Parish Center following the 7:30 p.m. mass. Plans for the Dec. 5 Christmas party will be discussed and election of officers will be held. All women of the parish are invited to attend. Hostesses will be Ann Marie Gries and Linda Scholl. Association are looking forward to the 1998 Breakfast which will .* mark the 15th consecutive benefit breakfast. Pictured from left, ‘ Retired Kingston Twp. Police Chief Paul Sabol, Co-chairman; = Kingston Twp. Chief James Balavage, Co-chairman; John McCafferty, Vice President/Director of Operations of Burger King; ok 2 Kingston Sergeant, Daniel Hunsinger, Breakfast Chairman and +. -2 Frank Buzin, Area Supervisor for Burger King. / Rag Truck UM to serve dinner November 4 The United Methodist Women of the Trucksville United Methodist. * Church will serve lunch and dinner on Election Day, Nov. 4 in thes. Fellowship Hall of the Educational Building. Lunch will be served: beginning at noon and the menu will consist of hot dogs, hamburgers, :* cheeseburgers, homemade vegetable soup, beef or vegetarian, dessert, coffee, tea and soda. Dinner will be served beginning at 4 p.m. and will = feature our famous Chicken-a-la King and biscuits. Offered for sale will be a selection of stocking stuffers, including note. paper, cookie cutters, sun catchers, and the Sesquicentennial edition :. of the United Methodist Women’s Cook Book. The vegetable soup. will : be available for takeouts at $1.75 a pint and $3. a quart. All proceeds will help fund the many mission projects of the United. Methodist women, locally, nationally and on a global scale. ow rmiture Workshop ur 'til 7, Sat. 10-3 The bolls ‘Window @ Store 239 Spring Street WILKES-BARRE 823-7825 Windows, Doors, Sunrooms & Skylights CAMERA SWAP -L57 Exchange your meee Old camera Minimum of $25.00 (Regardless of condition) on any new camera in the shop PLUS Free film and batteries EXPIRES NOVEMBER 8 LAS PHOTO SHOP ¢ 675-8800 Coming to Your Neighborhood! For Pick-Up Call 823-4191 The Salvation Army Truck Pick Up Service | has made special arrangements for the |’ stationing of a truck at the Pendragon Shopping Plaza (Formerly Isaacs GMC), |. Rt. 309, Trucksville on Saturday between {| the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Donations of Clothing, Shoes and Household Items are needed and appreciated very much! e Tax Receipts are Available All Donations Help Support The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center Help Us Help Others 1 C Tk
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