" Waste, human and fowl, is subject to new Harveys Lake ordinances { TX be) - > @ & | @ Vol. 110 No. 4 Dallas, Pennsylvania 50 Cents January 27 thru February 2, 1999 By MEIRA ZUCKER Post Correspondent HARVEYS LAKE - After several months of debate, the Harveys Lake Borough Council passed one notable ordinance, ‘and amended a controversial other one at ‘its Jan. 19 meeting. By a 4-1 vote, the council decided to ‘amend the Job Johnnie ordinance to ‘define “limited duration” as three days. ‘The phrase “limited duration” previously ‘'had been undefined, and numerous time limit to mean the entire summer season. These residents use portable chemical toilets to provide bathroom fa- cilities at their docks and boathouses. Other residents, however, complained, and as a result the ordinance was re- viewed. Councilman Edward Kelly voted against the new definition, citing the practical necessity of the chemical toi- lets. Several residents in attendance ar- gued against Kelly's position. Joe Shaver asked rhetorically, “Are we not willing to make the investment to improve the prop- erty?” He then cited hopes that the lake would soon create bike trails and run- ning paths, and asked, “Are we going to get the nickname ‘Harveys Toilet’ again?” Guy Giordano reminded council of the expense of the sewer system. “We spent about 89 million in the 1970s,” said Giordano, and then estimated the cost at $40 million in today’s dollars. “Whatever happened to the 300 foot rule?”, he also said, mentioning the ordinance that re- quires a boathouse that is 300 feet from its house to be hooked to the sewer system.’ ‘Harveys Lake residents interpreted the Police, officials laud humble hero By RONALD BARTIZEK Post Staff DALLAS - Last September, Brian Gieda was collecting shopping carts from the parking lot at Mr. Z's Market, where he worked part-time. But this wasn’t to be an ordinary day, and he is not an ordinary 18-year-old student. Gieda was in the lot at the side of the store when he saw Arlene Murphy yelling at a young man who was running off with her purse. “I knew who he was when I saw him out there,” he said. Without hesitation, Gieda took off after the man, who jumped a guardrail at the edge of the parking lot and headed off behind the store toward Rt. 309. When he got to the highway, the thief turned south, running past Gino's Shoe Ea gm Store and to Monro Muffler before Gieda caught up with him. “I just acted on instinct,” Gieda said last week. “Af- ter the whole thing happened I thought, ‘oh, man, he could have had a weapon.’ ” As he caught up to him, Gieda saw the thief take items from the purse and put them in his Dallas Borough Council President William Roberts presented a plaque to pocket. Gieda told Brian Gieda last week. him to give back the purse and the items that had been removed. He then took the purse back to Murphy, who said nothing seemed to be missing. “This should happen a lot more,” said William Norris, the police officer who investigated the incident. Norris was able to track down the man the next-day based on Gieda’s and Murphy's description. “He basically confessed to doing it,” at'that point, Norris said. “Jack Fowler, Chief of Police for the borough, praised Gieda’s actions, but cautioned that run- ning after people isn’t always the best thing to do. “I wish more citizens would get involved,” he said,.even if if means getting good descriptions, license plate numbers and other information that can lead to an arrest. “He was extremely brave,” Fowler said of Gieda. “We need the citizens. We can be only as good as they are.” See HERO, pg 2 He won, | think Matt Buckman raised his hands in victory, but his face showed some concern, as he watched a friend compete in the Troop Council members George Andrews, ~ Betty Jane West, Francis Kopko, and Council President Martin Noon voted in favor of the new definition. Council mem- bers Dennis Hogan and William Wilson were absent. With upbeat spirits and a bit of jocu- larity, the council voted to pass the Mi- gratory Wildlife Ordinance, which pro- hibits feeding of congregations of ducks, geese, swans, and brants. Fines of $50 to S300 will be assessed to transgressors, and the Harveys Lake Police will enforce the ordinance. POST PHOTO/CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK 281 Raingutter Regatta, held last week at Dallas Elementary School. Also keeping a close eye on the race, Jonathan Garinger, left, and Ryan Gilroy. More photos on page 7. Oddly, several moments passed before the motion was seconded, and a few muttered giggles were audible. Later, Martin Noon said, “It’s not a big issue but it’s important for the water quality of the lake.” In other business, council unani- mously passed the budget for 1999, and reappointed municipal employees for the coming year. Both West and Kopko voted yes but expressed reservations during the reappointment vote. “I still have a problem with nepotism,” said Francis Making sense of college aid By KYLIE SHAFFERKOETTER Post Staff Kopko. DALLAS - It's scary. It's overwhelming. It's college. While high school juniors and seniors are biting their nails hoping to get into the school of their choice, their parents are doing the same hoping they can afford higher education. The Dallas High School Guidance Department recently held Financial Aid Night to help parents find their way through the labyrinth of options. Sev- enty parents, some with their children, attended the workshop headed by Peggy Charnick, finaneial aid director at College Misericordia. Financial aid comes in many forms. Scholarships, grants, loans arid work-study awards are available and can be com- bined for the individual needs of each student. But starting the process can be a little intimidat- ing. According to financial aid experts like Charnick, there is one form that serves as a great catalyst in helping navigate what is out there. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is considered the most important form for attain- ing a comprehensive financial See COLLEGE AID, pg 10 22 Pages, 3 Sections Calendar.:........¢uieis 9 Classified............. 12-13 Crossword............h 9 Editorials... 0. u...u.., 4 Obituaries................. 12 School... oils iis, 8 Sports... 11, 14 By KYLIE SHAFFERKOETTER ‘ Post Staff BACK MOUNTAIN - Clare Scott as- sesses the steep, icy stairs before she takes her first step. She balances the pizza she is delivering with one hand When snow falls, business rises because no one wants to ickes right up ~~ Clare Scott Domino's driver and holds onto a railing with the other. Scott delivers the pizza to Theresa Evans on Main St. in Dallas and keeps her smile. It’s just part of the job. Scott is one of many pizza delivery drivers who has to get out in all weather whilé ‘schools, businesses and stores close. As a Domino's Pizza delivery driver, Scott says she makes good money, especially during bad weather. “Business picks right up because no one wants to go out,” said Scott, who usually has no problems in the snow, but got her car stuck last week while trying to pull out from a parking spot. Evans said she appreciates that Domino’s. does not close and always delivers. “They are good. They always come her for me,” she said from her doorway after tipping Scott. Driver Paul McLaughlin of Dallas said he does not mind getting out on the slippery streets. “You got to keep mov- ing. Customers appreciate you coming out,” he said. John Robinson of Kingston has been working at Domino's for a year and also said he likes the work. “I think every- thing is pretty good,” he said with a smile. Unlike Scott, Robinson has not noticed any significant increase in tips during inclement weather. “A lot of people comment on the weather and how crazy I am to be out in it and then they don’t tip much atall,” he said. “You never know who is going to tip and who won't. I like it though. I get to see a lot of people and drive around and listen to music.” Robinson works about 50 hours a week. Mary Beth Beyer, a manager at Domino's, estimated that business shoots up 40 percent during severely snowy weather. To ensure safety, each See PIZZA, pg 10 John Robinson, a Domino's Pizza driver, hopped in his car during Monday night's POST PHOTO/KYLIE SHAFFERKOETTER snow storm. 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