Tt ent Trail EC So HEE He SS TT rE TA a dodge cars any more. 8 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, July 5, 2000 If plans progress, walkers around Harveys Lake won't have to (continued from page 1) runoff flows onto the roadway, creating dangerous conditions. - The improvement plan will in- clude new sediment traps and drains to dry the runoff areas. The proposed trail around the lake would impact both residents of the lake and the entire Back Mountain. A trail around the lake would make recreation at the lake safer. “We've has some really close calls with pedestrians. Someday someone's going to get killed,” said Andrews. The trail could be located around the lake, but that would require buying the right of way from affected resi- dents. An alternative plan would involve building the trail behind the houses of residents. The proposed trail would hook into the Back Mountain Trail near the Alderson section of the lake. “We'll meet it, go along it, and extendit,” said Judy Rimple, presi- dent ofthe Anthracite Scenic Trails Association. She said Paul Weilage, a Wyoming County plan- ner, had also expressed support for a trail system that would even- tually run from the Back Moun- b. tain, through Harvey's Lake and Noxen, into Gamelands 57, and finally into Rickett’s Glen State Park. PennDOT has recently released money specifically for construc- tion of the projects. That money was not from the Enhancement program, but from the DOT's Transportation program. The borough received $226,875 of the $907,500 they originally applied for. “They only got part of what they asked for. I don’t know how far it'll go,” said Bob Horutz, En- hancement Coordinator. The money won't be released until October, and the borough still has to complete the design, get the necessary environmental clearances and make sure the right of way is cleared before the money will be granted. The Bor- ough agreed to meet those three requirements on its own, said Horutz. Although the funding for the two projects in Harveys Lake is just getting started, supporters are optimistic about its purpose and future. “People are becoming more health conscious,” said Andrews. “There's definitely a need for this. We're excited about it.” “We're going to do it,” said Rimple. “It’s tough but it will be doable.” Library Auction (continued from page 1) wished my part was larger.” Wright Holmes has performed her one-person play at the New York Theater Workshop and at the Ensemble Studio Theater. “It's about my father, and growing up in the 1950s and 60s.” The story takes place during the time of the Sam Sheppard trial, which Wright Holmes described as the O.J. Simpson trial of its day. “I really enjoy performing it,” said Wright Holmes. “I get to play a lot of different characters.” Wright Holmes will attend the American Stage Festival in New Hampshire later this year, and will also appear in a musical called “WMKS,” which is set during a coal miner's strike in the 1930s. She is also part of the group starting the Black Bear independent film festival in Milford, PA. The festival was originally intended to show films . with environmental themes. “It’s received a lot of community support,” said Wright Holmes. The festival will take place on October 27 and 28. The twins Larry and Gary Lane appear in the film “The Patriot,” which stars Mel Civil War books featured at auction A bequest from the estate of Jim MacDaniels, late of Wilkes- Barre, has placed over 11 cases of books, mostly dealing with Civil War themes, on the shelves of the library's Slightly Read Bookshop, to be sold during the Auction. Mr. MacDaniels, in directing the be- quest, noted his gratitude for help offered by library personnel in his genealogical search for his roots in the Kidder and other early fami- lies of the Valley. His family now reside in Oregon. The books, all in excellent to mint condition, cover all of the battles of the Civil War, biogra- phies of personalities on both sides of the conflict, and little known aspects of life during the critical years of national suffering. They are available at substantially re- duced, and very attractive prices, on a first come, first served basis, beginning Thursday, at the open- ing of the 54th Auction. your first loan? Expect a with us.” E. Lee Beard, President & CEQ Member FDIC “Considering difference First Time Borrower’s Program How to establish bank credit? 1. Live in the area served by First Federal Bank for at least one year. 2. Have the ability to repay a loan from employment or other verifiable sources. 2. 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Gibson asked them to sing the Doublemint gum song, and they did, in full revolutionary soldier uniform. “Cameras were rolling everywhere,” said Gary, laughing. The twins had been seriously considered for parts in the Doublemint gum commercials. The Lane twins have also had - roles in another movie due out this summer called “Mary Jane's Last Dance.” “If was a big transition between the two films,” said Gary. “Mary Jane's Last Dance” was a small, independent film, and “The Patriot” was an historical epic. “The Patriot” had a much larger costume staff. “There was one costume person on the set of ‘Mary Jane” and about 30 costume people helping actors getting into their costumes for ‘The Patriot,’ ” said Gary. Working on two films with so many contrasts was a good experience for the twins. The Lanes are happy that they've moved from North Carolina to Northeastern Pennsylvania. 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