- surveillance cam- 8 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, September 1, 1999 Prison (continued from page 1) occasions,” she said. “I don’t think we will have any problems from him but I really don’t think the state Department of Corrections wants to work with us. That is why I would like to see the super- visors and legislators stay on top of the situation.” Specifically, the group re- quested Rep. Hasay and others demand a written commitment to keep guards in SCID’s towers. “What does it mean when you say the towers will be manned for the foreseeable future?” asked Rusiloski. “We need a guarantee ‘that they are going to be there. If we had a pair of eyes up there at the time of this escape it probably wouldn't have happened.” As part of increased precau- tions, additional rolls of razor wire have been installed along the pe- rimeter of the correctional facility, a loose section of : J pa mesh fencing was repaired and plans to mount eras were ap- proved. The cam- eras have been in storage at the prison for two DAVID LARKINS “years but were not put in place because of a lack of funding for the project. ) Officials had intended to install the surveillance equipment them- selves as a cost-saving measure, but the plans were altered follow- ing this recent escape. “We have to put in an electrical conduit to supply the cameras and we planned to do the work ourselves because it was cheaper than hir- ing a contractor,” said Kenneth Burnett, Public Relations Officer at SCID. “We did just receive funds from the state to go ahead and hire a contractor and I expect the * system will be in place by the end of the year.” The actions taken and those proposed offer some relief to resi- dents living near the prison. “I think this escape is the best thing that could have happened because I think they had become too lax and somebody dropped the ball,” said Ed Chesnovitch, a member of the advisory committee. “Maybe now we will see some real im- provements.” Ed Harry, a representative of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employ- ees (AFSCME) was less hopeful. “I've heard all this stuff before; now I'm interested results,” he said. “If they do the stuff they said they are going to do it would be great, but I'm taking a wait-and- see approach at this point.” Other security issues addressed included inmates’ appearance and the system for updating informa- tion used to identify them. The two escapees reportedly lost weight prior to breaking out of prison and looked different from photos distributed during the search. “I heard that they had been dieting but I don’t know if that’s a significant factor,” said Larkins. “There isn’t a policy in . place regarding weight loss but we do monitor people who change their appearance drastically.” Escape response plans are re- viewed annually and updated if Support a Hometown Paper The Dallas Post Tryit once and youll | never go back to Chlorine. Long-lasting bacteria control and clear, RAQuUACH inviting pool water. It all starts with chlorine-free Ww BAQUACII®. ® No-chlorine odor or discoloration * No red eyes or irritated skin ® Easy conversion from chlorine Why not “make the witch” ( oday? } www.baquacil.com SUPERIOR gn POOLS & SPAS” 168 Mundy St., Wilkes-Barre (next to de Hawk's) 822-2001 AUTHORIZED DEALER OF . orine-, . changes are necessary. “We are looking to purchase digital cam- eras which would allow us to store an image electronically and get that information out to the public by way of the internet,” said Larkins. ; Brown jump suits worn by pris- oners were a topic of concern ad- dressed at the meeting. “Volun- teers picking up trash on the high- way wear bright orange, hunters wear it, construction crews do too,” said Chesnovitch. “These guys were wearing brown. You put me out there in those woods in brown clothing you're not going to find me either.” The attire of corrections offic- ers was discussed also. “During the search, there were guys in my yard dressed in camouflage and I had no idea who they were,” said Rusiloski. “They didn’t have any identification indicating they were corrections officers.” Details of the escape and sub- sequent capture of inmates McCloskey and Yang were lim- ited. “What we do know at this point is that two fellas escaped, somehow negotiated the fences and went off into the country- side,” said Larkins. “The manner is still under investigation but in the meantime we are tightening up security all over the place.” Larkins said the escapees sawed through metal bars over their cell's window using stain- less steel from the frame of a mirror. Those mirrors have been removed from all cells in the prison. But he offered little more information about the escape. Larkins stressed to those in attendance administrators are not going to ignore problems at the facility but will instead work to improve the prison’s image in the cornmunity. “We have done an exhaustive review but it’s far from over,” he said. “Jackson Town- ship has been great to us, they are good neighbors and we want to be a good neighbor, too.” BIRTHS PENN STATE GEISINGER JAMES, Mark and Theresa, Shavertown, a son, Aug. 14. NESBITT DOURAND, James and Deborah, Sweet Valley, a son, Aug. 18. HOSSAGE, David and Michelle, Sweet Valley, a daughter, Aug. 20. RELIGIOUS SY GRA Nol BS BACK MOUNTAIN HARVEST ASSEMBLY - 340 Carverton Rd., Trucksville. 696-1128. Pastor, Daniel S. Miller. Christian Educa- tion for all ages, 10:00 a.m. Wor- ship 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. Wed., 7 p.m., "Genos" youth serv- ice. Midweek home groups; call for days and times. Weekday prayer 6:30-7:30 a.m. Visitors welcome. DALLAS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - 4 Parsonage St., Dal- las. 675-0122. Rev. William D. Lewis, Pastor. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday School at 9 am. - PRINCE OF PEACE EPISCO- PAL CHURCH, Main St., Dallas. The Rev. Robert A. Nagy. Holy Eu- charist 8a.m. and 10 a.m.; Staffed nursery provided. 675-1723. SHAVERTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - 163 N. Pioneer Ave., Shavertown. 675- 3616. Pastors: Rev. Douglas and Janet Bryant Clark. Music Dir., John Vaida. Saturday Services: 5:30 p.m.; Sunday Services: 9a.m., Family oriented Service; 11 a.m. Traditional Service in the Sancutary. Sunday Child Care Pro- vided. Visitors expected. PHONE- A-PRAYER 675-4666. ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH - 196 N. Main St., Shav- ertown. Sat. Worship 5:30 p.m.; Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. Phone 675-3859 or e-mail: stpaul@epix.net for more informa- tion. Everyone welcome! Rev. Charles H. Grube, Pastor. Send The Dallas Post to a friend. It makes a great gift. Call 675-5211 for information. . : - POST PHOTO/RON BARTIZEK Frank Bevevino held his grandson, Frankie, as the Bevevino and Kintz families waited for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Mary Kintz Bevevino Library at College Misericordia. Also in photo, from left; Carol Bevevino, Tom Bevevino, far right, and Joe Bevevino, bottom right. : Misericordia opens new library Along with welcoming 258 freshmen to campus Aug. 27, College Misericordia held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Mary Kintz Bevevino Library. The event included dedication of a plaque and portrait of the late 1987 Misericordia graduate and former trustee, in front of members of her and her husband’s family. The three-story, 37,500 square foot library, designed by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson and built by Sordoni Construction, Inc., contains about 125,000 books and materials, a CD-ROM network, local access networks and computerized cataloging equipment. The third floor also contains the Catherine Evans McGowan Center, a confer- ence and sentinar space. The library will be formally dedicated Sept. 24, on the 75th anniversary of the founding of the college. Mary Kintz met her husband, Frank Bevevino, while attending Penn State University, Behrend campus. She left college to raise their family of two sons and one daughter, and in 1969 the family moved to Dallas. : Mary was active in community service, with the Girls Scouts, the United Way and the Northeast Philharmonic among other groups. ~ She was also a volunteer on the original Theatre-On-The-Green committee at Misericordia. When her children grew older, Mary enrolled at Misericordia in 1984 and majored in English. She augmented her studies with a semester at Cambridge University in England, and graduated from Misericordia magna cum laude in 1987. Mary was a member of the College's board of trustees from 1990 to 1992. She died in 1993. She died in October, 1993, and Frank and Mary Bevevino provided major support for the library that bears her name. The plaque and portrait will be placed in the first floor of the library. A ————————————— k [1] I'{ eMID iW Pty EAR ah £% ii 9am to 4 pm September 4, 1999 rain or shine, no early admission A superior selection of fine antique furniture, accessories and collectibles, thoughtfully chosen and reasonably priced by over sixty dealers...handsomely presented on the beautiful Village Greene, in the heart of historic Victorian Eagles Mere. ApuLrs: $4 ~ CHILDREN UNDER 16 FREE Sponsored by EAGLES MERE VILLAGE INC. (570) 525-3503 Eagles Mere, PA is located on Route 42 in Sullivan County, 6 miles off Route 220. From New York City: I-80W, to RT 42N (exit 34), 3.5 hours. From Waverly, New York State: RT 2208S, to RT 42S, 1.5 hours From Wilkes-Barre/Scranton: 118W from Dallas to 239N to 42N, 1 hour. The Area’s Leader In Granite, Marble & Tile Featuring granite countertops for kitchen or bathrooms, sunken tubs, fireplaces, vanity tops, dining room tables. * We design, fabricate and install * Over 40 years of experience * Well known in the industry for quality workmanship & excellent customer service * Identified over the years as a leader in the industry * Hundreds and hundreds of samples to choose from In ous chowrsemnt ER Granite, Marble & Tile by P i J SHOWROOM e INSTALLATION ¢ FABRICATION € Route 313, Pittston * 654-0300 ° Fax 602-0659 2 miles North of Pocono Downs Colleges (continued from page 1) that we give something back.” In an effort to fulfill that com- mitment, both schools are intro- ducing new degree programs de- signed to meet the local demand for highly skilled workers. PSU- WB has developed an Information Systems Technology (IST) curricu- lum which enables students to pursue a certificate, an associate’s degree, or a bachelor's degree. “We've already reached a point where the number of jobs avail- able in this field drastically out- numbers the population of work- ers qualified to fill them,” Senese said. Well-trained employees are needed in other fields, as well, and Misericordia has teamed-up with Luzerne County Community College to offer a new Expressway program created to accommodate non-traditional students seeking to improve their position in the work force. “We think this will open doors for adult learners who have an associate’s degree and are interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree but don’t have a lot of free time,” said Smallwood. Flexibility is an attractive fea- ture to students working full-time jobs. “With the Expressway Pro- gram, classes are scheduled on weekends and evenings and they are structured so that work can be completed at an accelerated pace,” Smallwood said. In addition to this program, twg new majors will be offered at Misericordia this fall. Students may now obtain a degree in Sports Management or Biochemistry at the college. : Expanding the array of course offerings available to students is high on the list of Penn State's goals, also. “One of the things I noticed immediately was that we have an excellent reputation for our focus on technology programs but that we have room for im- provement in other areas such as business, criminal justice and lib- eral arts,” said Senese “My goal is to level the field across the board.” Campus expansion and in- creased attention to advanced degrees are part of a long range plan for the campus. “Right now we are in the process of shifting our focus almost exclusively to four-year programs and down the road we plan to offer degrees at the master’s level,” said Senese. “As the second largest campus in the Penn State system, as far as land is concerned, we have room for development over the course of the next decade.” College Misericordia is in the process of enlarging its own cam- pus and expanding the list of events it hosts. A new library, an outdoor amphitheater and ex- panded student center are the new facilities available to Miseri- cordia students and community groups. “The new McGowan Cen- ter (located in the Mary Kintz Bevevino Library) is available for businesses and public organiza- tions to use for conferences and seminars,” said Smallwood. “It is equipped with all the latest high- tech communications equipment and will seat somewhere between 80 and 100 people.” New facilities attract more stu- dents and Misericordia’s enroll- ment for this academic year has risen. “We have 258 freshman, which is an increase over last year,” said Smallwood. : Enrollmentat PSU-WBis higher as well. “We're actually up a bit but we are not growing at leaps . and bounds basically because we are offering the same, kinds of programs that have been avail- able in the past,” said Senese. A new strategy for attracting additional students is being used by PSU campuses through out Pennsylvania. “High school jun-. iors and seniors are able to take up tonine credits a year at half the usual cost,” said Senese. “If they maintain a B-average or better they will receive a $1,000 renew- able scholarship upon enrollment as freshman at any Penn State Campus and if they decide to at- tend another school the credits transfer.” Tuition at PSU-WB is $241 per credit compared to $260 at the main campus. A traditional three- credit course costs $723. Those interested in obtaining more information about any of the programs or facilities at PSU-WB can call 675-2171. The number for more information at College Misericordia is 674-6400. “Captain & Mate” Golf Tournament at Four Seasons Golf Club, Exeter $30.00 per person includes 18 holes, meal, beverages & prizes. Tee Times starting at 8:00 a.m. Sunday, September 12th Call 655-8869 to reserve a tee time for your twosome. www.usnetway.com/fourseasonsgolf Name Order a school-y to The Dallas Post. Your away-from-home student will get The Post from September to May at these special rates: Q Start a student subscription to: Don't leave home without The Post. - In Pennsylvania, New York or New Jersey - $15 All other states - $17 Call to charge — We accept VISA/Mastercard a JH WE. Mailing address Amount enclosed: $ Send to: City State Zip Ordered by: Name Mailing Address City State— Zip The Dallas Post, P.O. Box 366 Dallas, PA 18612 | 1 { I ! ! : ! I i ! i 1 ! | I i { i i i I ) 8 ) 4 ) §
Significant historical Pennsylvania newspapers