YS ea 2 The Post NEWS Sunday, April 4, 2004 Little League - (continued from page 1) said the change was made in part for the safety of the kids. Last year was the first time in a while Snyder got to watch many games, and he said it was obvious some of the players weren't capable of playing at the higher level. He also felt some of them were in danger of being hurt. A reduction in the number of teams is also contributing to the change. There will be four fewer Major League teams this year; five in each division in- stead of seven. Snyder said the reduction was made to raise competitive- ness within the league. “The talent level wasn’t there to sup- port it (the higher number of teams),” he said. Corey Wright, Assistant Di- rector of the East Region of Lit- tle League Baseball, Inc., said there are other — and he feels better — ways to address com- petitive balance issues. “We have a lot of options,” he said, including a complete re- drafting of all players. That would mean players might not be on the same teams as last year, but the teams would be more evenly matched. “We want as many kids to play as possible,” Wright said. He said the organization’s expe- rience is that kids who drop out do not return. “That’s some- thing we'd like to not see.” At the same time 11-year- olds are losing guaranteed spots on the roster, outstanding 10-year-old players are being drafted up. That is not a change, al- though Clemson thinks it is ex- panding. Tim LaBar, whose son also has been passed over, said last year most of the 10-year-olds were in the American League side of the Major League divi- sion. He doesn’t think many 10- year-olds are better than the older players. “I've coached them for five years, and I know they're not,” he said. He also thinks 11-year- old players use the first year to adjust to Major League play. Back Mountain Baseball's rules require that 12-year-olds play at the highest level, a poli- cy Wright said the parent or- ganization hopes to adopt when it goes before Congress for renewal of its charter. Paul Clemson is angry that no notice was given of the change. “Parents should be aware this is happening,” he said. He also fears that that kids will give up the game. “It’s real- ly wrong; kids are going to quit baseball,” he said. Snyder said the decision isn’t cast in stone, and could be re- versed in future years. “It’s just something we're try- ing,” he said. Dog license sales Luzerne County Treasurer Michael L. Morreale has an- nounced that 2004 dog licenses are now available at the follow- ing locations: ‘o Dallas Twp. — Hoof-in- Paw-n-Jeans, 675-4800. e Kunkle — Pet Care Associ- ates, 675-1621. Licenses also will be sold at the Treasurer’s Office in the Luzerne County Courthouse, Wilkes-Barre. Serving it up for Scouting Boy Scout Troop 155, Trucksville United Methodist Church, held its annual spaghetti dinner FOR THE POST/CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK March 27 at the church's education center. Nadine Young, dinner chairperson, said scouts served 362 dinners, raising $1974.50 that will be divided between supporting troop activities and paying down a commitment to help fund the Scout room in the new church education . building. The cost of ingredients was higher this year. “That makes it tougher,” Young said, but was offset by an increase in donations. In the end, “It was a good year.” In top photo, Stephen Takacs serves Joanne Szoke and John Vetashick. Above left, Nick Lombard tended to Dick Montgomery, who was Scoutmaster of the troop for 17 years. Above right, Bev Hetro, left, and Karen Williams share some fun in the kitchen. Sewer (continued from page 1) lives on Sunset Terrace. “I don’t think anybody pays more than we do.” The municipal authority says the inspections are necessary to find homes that are improperly dumping stormwater into sani- tary sewer lines and contribut- ing to sewage overflows along Lakeside Drive. Sunset Terrace is a quiet street with modest-sized older homes, many of which, accord- ing to Koutnik, are summer res- idences. The road gradually winds its way up a hill where just beyond the smaller homes, acres of land have been clear cut to make way for new ones. Another Sunset Terrace resi- dent who didn’t want to be identified stood on her porch, which overlooks the lake. She questioned how at a time like this, new homes could be going in on her block. “My big concern is if the sew- er is so overloaded, how can those developments being go- ing in?” Currently there is a town- home development going in be- hind Grotto Pizza, and some Sunset Terrace residents under- stand as many as nine new » Multigrain * 100% Whole Wheat * Roasted 3-Seed * Italian + Cinnamon Buns + Cinnamon Raisin Walnut + Cinnamon Raison Walnut Mozzerella, Basil, Romaine and Tomato on Multigrain or Avacado, Sprouts, Cucumber, Romaine and Light Cream Cheese on Multigrain id SPECIALS: Monday - Raisin Bread Tuesday - Cranberry Orange Walnut and PANE de CHAMPAGNE Wednesday - Onion Dill and Rye Oatmeal Thursday - Rye Bread and Sunflower Seed Bread Friday - Challah Bread, PAIN aux OLIVE, Garlic Bread APRIL MENU DAILY: Twists SANDWICHES: Main St. Shavertown ;.. > 696-3949 homes could be planned for their street. Another large de- velopment slated for the former Hanson’s Amusement Park property was put on hold by its developer last spring, because of the sewer problems. The authority’s most recent round of letters went out to sewered residents March 23. It is the second mail appeal re- questing their cooperation. “We had asked for volunteer participation (last spring) and we didn’t get the response we needed — we need to move for- ward,” said the authority’s so- licitor, Thomas (O’Connor. About a third of the borough re- sponded to the first mailing. He said it’s especially impor- tant to identify the sources of groundwater inflow now, before the wet season arrives. Last year’s rainy season brought overflows and resulting cita- tions by the Department of En- vironmental Protection. O’Connor said the authority is within its rights to raise the rate. “Because these people aren't complying, they are in violation of existing regulations,” he said. liebae+tions pub Happy Hour M-F 5-7 . 75¢ Domestic Drafts » $2.00 Mixed Drinks Mexican Mondays 7-9 p.m. $2.00 Coronas & Corona Lights Tuesday 30¢ Wing Night (In House Only) Kitchen Open || a.m.- || p.m. Daily To avoid the increase, resi- dents must send back the at- tached consent sheet, authoriz- ing an inspection, by April 23. Sunset Terrace residents mentioned the bubbling over of raw sewage along Lakeside Dri- ve and said they don’t believe the authority’s newest approach to solve the problem is too ex- treme. “The people that don’t send them (the mailings) back are probably the ones doing things wrong,” commented Koutnik. Koutnik won’t be hit with a hefty bill. When he received the original appeal letter last spring, he returned it immedi- ately. He said the mayor, who is also the authority’s manager, in- spected his connections and found the property clean as a whistle. Authority secretary Denise Sult said bills will remain dou- bled until authorization forms are received by the office. “We're trying to get 100 per- cent participation,” she com- mented. Sult said in less than a week, the authority received replies to 300 of the 1,100 most recent notices. Wednesday Peel & Eat Shrimp (in house only) $4.50 Dozen Friday DJ 9:30 - 1:30 Playing 70's, 80's, 90's Message (continued from page 1) project. Three of the cards were tak- en that day by Sgt. First Class Edward Dudick, of the 109th Field Artillery. He sent them to his unit mates in Iraq. The oth- er three cards and posters will be sent over at a later date. Dudick, who lives in Dallas, has been overwhelmed by the support provided by the Dallas Ladies Auxiliary, which has sent “literally tons and tons of stuff.” “The whole Back Mountain has been wonderful in its sup- port.” Ceil Kozlowski, of Hunlock Creek, came by to add a mes- sage to the soldiers. Though she opposes the war in Iraq, she recently joined the auxil- iary because of its active sup- port for the troops. “It feels like you have to do something because they're sac- rificing so much,” she said. “I cried when I saw the mothers leave. We shouldn’t be doing this by ourselves.” Kozlowski and her co-work- ers at Chestnut Ridge Commu- nication Services donated the material to make yellow rib- bons that were handed out at the Legion event. They also keep ribbons on hand at their office, collecting donations from customers that are passed on to the support effort. So, how did this auxiliary be- come the best supporters in the nation? “We had great backers,” said Jacoby, from businesses to community groups to students. Even the Back Mountain Memorial Library contributed with donations of books that were sent to the Middle East. “We had box after box after box,” Jacoby said, as many as 10 a week. She would take van- loads of donated material to Some of the messages written by Dallas elementary school children and pasted to the cards sent to soldiers in Iraq: “We miss you. Come home soon. We're proud of you. You are very brave.” “Thank you for your hard work to make America a better place. I hope you do not get injured. May God bless you.” “Thank you for de- fending the USA. Re- member, try your be and the USA is count- ing on you.” “Dear U.S. soldier. Thank you for sup- porting Amirica. I hope you come back safely.” the Willow Grove Naval Air Station, where the material, everything from shampoo to drink mix, would immediately be put on a plane. The auxiliary also paid $100 per load for fuel cost. Because the Dallas Ladies Auxiliary was so successful, it has been asked to “adopt” the 109th Field Artillery’s family support group during the unit’s deployment in Iraq. That will have auxiliary members collect- ing more donations, lending hand at events and coming u with cash when it’s needed. School (continued from page 1) good, the walls are good,” he said. Everything else will be gutted. The water supply had been contaminated several years ago by leaks from a nearby gasoline station, but Jones -said numer- ous experts have told him it is now cleaned up. To qualify for housing, indi- viduals must be at least 62 years of age and have incomes at or below $17,700. Couples can have incomes at or below $20,250. These limits generally increase annually. Rent amounts are based on income. Jones said a good turnout for the public forum will signal to HUD and others that the proj- ect will fill a need for housing in the region. The meeting will last about 90 minutes. Archi- tectural drawings and other in- formation will be available. Volunteers of America com- pleted a similar project at the former Henry W. Palmer Ele- mentary school in the Rolling Mill Hill section of Wilkes- Barre. The organization ac- quired the vacant property in 2001 and with funding from HUD, the state, city and county housing authorities as well as the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, invested $3.3 mil- lion to create 28 housing units in what is now known as the Palmer House. Jones said experience with that project will be helpful in understanding the budget and expenses for the Lehman con- version. That is important be- cause HUD funds at a level that requires 90 percent of higher occupancy to break even. “You don’t do it for the @ tom line,” he said. A purchase agreement with the Lake-Lehman School Dis- trict hasn’t been reached, but Jones is confident the deal will go through. “The school has been great to work with.” The meeting will be held on Wed., April 7 at the Lake Lehman Jr./Sr. High School, beginning at 7 p.m. Volunteers of America is one of the largest and most com- prehensive non-profit social services agencies in the coun- try. The organization first came to the Wyoming Valley in 1896 and today provides services for at-risk youth, the elderly, dis- abled, low-income families and individuals. Nationally, the organization is the largest provider of afford- able housing in the country. 675-2627 - 34 Main St., Dallas (Formerly Main St.Pub) Great drivers stop here. Edward Donahue, Jr. 696-0380 405 N. Memorial Highway Dallas, PA 18612 Allstate Insurance Company and Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Company, Northbrook, llinois. ©2002 Allstate Insurance Company @ Allstate. You're in good hands, » Have a story idea? 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