4 4 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, September 8, 1999 Eagle (continued from page 9) Pennsylvania since 1990, more than 200 eaglets have left their nests to establish their own territories and build their own nests in years to come. The average nesting success over the past 10 years has been 66 percent. Two of largest problems with nesting failures have been tree blow-downs and disturbances by human intru- sion. Eagles can now be seen in such areas as Raystown Lake and Middlecreek Wildlife Management Area. Some of our bald eagle population is believed to have migrated from the Chesapeake Bay area where there are an estimated 500 pairs. The mature bald eagle, which can be up 3 feet long and have a wingspan of over 6 feet, can be an awe-inspiring sight. A mature eagle may not obtain all of its white plumage until its fourth or fifth year. Eagles prey primarily on fish but at times will feed on small mammals and animal carcasses. New down markers donated Lake-Lehman will have new down markers this season thanks to funds donated in memory of Edward Edwards, long-time coach and principal who died earlier this year. Displaying some of the new equipment, from left; D.J. Kapson, Cathy Edwards, Rodger Bearde (athletic director), Rich Gorgone (head football coach), Matt Kehler. Cheerleaders raffle POST PHOTO/JIM PHILLIPS The Dallas High School football cheerleaders held a fundraising raffle at Saturday's opening game. From left at the raffle table; Ketura Liski, Linda Lispi. Nikki Makara. Paul Reinert, assistant principal at the high school, was the winner. Hockey action POST PHOTO/JIM PHILLIPS Daisy Neiman, right, battled with Abington Heights player Maggie Hunter during last Friday's game. The Mountaineers opened with an impressive 4-0 victory. Send your sports reports by to: dalpost@aol.com The size of an eagle nest can be quit enormous. These birds can have nests that are six feet in diameter and five feet deep. Once eaglets leave the nest they will seek out and establish a territory of their own,. If you wish to observe these wonderful creatures, one of the best places to do so is at Middlecreek Wildlife Manage- ment Area. There are active nests at Middlecreek and eagles can be seen soaring near the waterways throughout the day. POST PHOTO/JIM PHILLIPS Advertisers: Ramblin' on POST PHOTO/JIM PHILLIPS Travis McRoy ducked past a Delaware Valley defender during Saturday's blowout at Edward Edwards Stadium. McRoy ran for 153 yards and three touchdowns as the Black Knights opened their season with a 34-0 stomping of the AAAA school. SPORTS THIS WEEK DALLAS Football Sat., 9-11: @ Crestwood Field Hockey Thurs. 9-3: @ Elk Lake Mon. 9-3: Coughlin Boys' Soccer Thurs. 9-9: @ Abington Tues. 9-14: Coughlin offers wa king trails, playing fi fields and other outdoor activities for young and older people alike. Guide is the directory for new ~ +. residents, visitors and4ong-time Abingtonians alike. Your ad will ; reach them alli in a unique: manner. ; for advertising rates and sizes , Girls' Volleyball Thurs., 9-9: Hanover Tues. 9-14: @ Hoban Golf Thur. 9-9: Nanticoke Mon. 9-13: @ Seminary Field Hockey Fri. 9-10: @ Seminary Mon. 9-13: @ Berwick Boys' Soccer Thurs. 9-9: Valley West Tues. 9-14: @ Crestwood Girls' Volieybali Mon. 9-13: @ Wyo. Area Golf Thurs. 9-9: @ Crestwood LAKE-LEHMAN Football Fri. 9-10: @ Wyo. Area T he Best News i in the Abingtons Call 675-5211 9 " L | 1] { 4) | © | | & o .
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