b) ), Na... Sunday, June 28, 2009 Tue DALLAS POST PAGE 13 Plans are in place for more trails and improvements to existing ones. By EILEEN GODIN Dallas Post Correspondent A love affair has developed be- tween area residents and the Back Mountain Trails. Fanning desires, the Anthracite Scenic Trail Association has firm plans for more trails and improvements to existing ones. The Anthracite Scenic Trail As- sociation has big dreams to live up to - more trails, bridge repair and, possibly, a pedestrian tres- tle. Starting out 13 years ago with a 2.2 mile stretch weaving along the Endless Mountains from Par- ry Street in Luzerne to Carverton , Road in Trucksville was just the '| beginning for the Anthracite Sce- nic Trail Association. The association’s goal - to pro- vide an area for all to enjoy the natural beauty of the Back Moun- tain - created a drive to acquire easements from property owners to allow the trail to proceed through small portions of their land. Today, the native hiker can en- joy walks along Toby’s Creek from Harris Hill Road to Lehigh Street, with parking provided off Harris Hill Road. ’ Judy Rimple, president of the Anthracite Scenic Trail Associ- ation, said the entire Back Moun- tain branch extends about five miles. : Joggers, bicyclists and walkers can now enjoy the nature sur- rounding Toby’s Creek in two lo- cations. A trail running parallel to Main Street in Luzerne along To- by’s Creek and ending at the Lu- zerne Fire House and a trail from Franklin Street in Shavertown wind through a tree-covered path Sports ending at Lower Demunds Road in Dallas. People are using the trails more frequently. Rimple said there are no firm numbers of trail users but plans call for counters tobe installed. Other future plans include the placement of more benches, picnic tables, replacing the bridge by the waterfall be- hind the Dallas Area Municipal Authority and a bicycle ramp at the trail entrance off Carverton Road. The wooden stairs by the Carv- erton Road Trail opening by the Trucksville Volunteer Fire Com- pany have caused quite a stir among avid bicyclists. The well- constructed stairs require bicy- clists to carry their bikes up or down but Rimple said a bike ramp is planned for installation. She said the association has a dream of acquiring a trestle for pedestrians and cyclists to be placed in the vicinity of the for- mer railroad bridge spanning over Carverton Road. “This is a long-term dream of ours,” she said. Money for maintenance is raised through fundraisers such as the Tour of Back Mountain Gardens which was scheduled to be held June 27. Rimple said oth- er funds are received through grants and donations. Help from volunteers is ex- traordinary, according to Rimple. “We had about 50 volunteers from UGI, Blue Cross and the United Way to help clean up th trail,” she said yk Trail enthusiast Elizabeth © Dunsavage, of Luzerne, started using the trail when it first opened and now jogs from Lu- zerne to Trucksville four times a week. “I love the trail,” Dunsavage said. “My favorite part is the wa- : a terfall.” — An entrance to the Back Moun- tain Trail off Harris Hill Road in Trucksville. "Back Mountain Trails always expanding L:L ballplayers continue careers Four Lake-Lehman High School varsity baseball players re- cently completed their 2009 se- nior seasons and will continue their academic and baseball ca- reers at the college level. Eoin Ellis will attend Miser- icordia University, tri-captain T.J. Stepanski has signed a letter of | intent to play baseball at Clarion University, tri-captain Mike Eck- man will attend the University of Scranton and tri-Captain Bob Pe- ron will attend King’s College. The Lake-Lehman team com- pleted its 2009 season with an 18-7 overall record, finishing as the District 2 AA runner-up. The Black Knights’ appearance in the District 22 AA title game was their second in the last three sea- sons. The Black Knights are coached by Mark Le Valley, who is assisted — Ei — Four Lake-Lehman High School varsity baseball players recently completed their 2009 senior seasons and will continue their academic and baseball careers at the college level. From left, are Eoin Ellis, T.J. Stepanski, Mick Eckman and Bob Peron. LAKE-LEHMAN GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM RECEIVES SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD The Lake-Lehman girls varsity basketball team has been awarded the 2009 Annual Sports- manship Award by the District || PIAA Basketball Officials. From left, first row, are Ashley Bla- zaskie and Marissa Moosic. Second row, Gaby Olshemski, Selena Adamshick, Anne Wallo, Carol Mosier, Senior Katee Pelleschi and Devon Boyle. Third row, Tracey Halowich, principal, Lake- Lehman Junior/Senior High School; Charlie Lavan, assistant girls coach; Barry Horvath, assist- ant girls coach; Jim Spencer, head girls coach; Dave Clancy, boys head coach; Brian Cutter, seventh grade boys coach; and James McGovern, superintendent, Lake-Lehman School Dis- by Chip Sorber and Shane Kup- sky. trict. SPORTS BRIEFS Foley named PSU baseball coach vices in Hanover Township. Mini-football golf tournament Dallas Jr. Mounts Second Sean Foley, of Mountain Top, Annual Golf Tournament will has been ol head baseball camp planned be held on Saturday, July 25, at coach at Penn state/Wilkes- A mini-football camp focusing ~~ Wilkes-Barre Municipal Golf Barre. on drills and fundamentals will be Course with a 1:30 p.m. shot- Foley is the past assistant held July 13, 14 and 15 at the gun start. head baseball coach at King’s Dallas High School football field. College. He was the head coach The camp will be conducted by Cost is $65 per person for the Captain and Crew event. Con- for the ninth and 10th grade allas High School football coach tact Sue Berlew at 406-3167 to levels for the Keystone State ~~ Ted Jean ad Bieber of his register. Games Pocono Region to the coaching staff as well and current and former Mountaineer football Middle School Pool collegiate level for the Plains Collegiate Team that participa- players. ] : ted in the Scranton Summer Applications may be picked up open to public Afternoon Public Family League. at the Ranch Wagon on the Dallas gwim and Lap Swim is avail- He currently works as the ~~ Highway or by calling 696-3748. pe for residents of the Dallas facility director at Phoenix School District at the Dallas Rehabilitation and Health Ser- JT» Mounts plan Middle School Pool from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sun- days through August 7. All swimmers must provide identification and those under 18 years of age must be accom- panied by an adult. Cost is $2 per swimmer. Mountaineer Diving Club The Mountaineer Diving Club is a United States Diving Club for experienced divers and those new to the sport of com- petitive diving. Contact Coach Kimberly Kuzma at kkuzma@dal- lassd.com for information. BACK MOUNTAIN LITTLE LEAGUE RESULTS SENIOR LEAGUE Back Mountain 7 Ed Lark 3 Back Mountain Senior League defeated Ed Lark, 7-3. Kyle Caffrey gave up two hits for a complete game victory. Bryan Mathers and Kevin Mul- doon had two hits each. Jake Chielli had a two-run two- out double in the bottom of the sixth inning while Nathan Kish had a two-out RBI single. TJ Schultz led the defense. Ge- orge Simms took the loss. Lehigh Construction 4 Back Mountain 3 BMT Senior League dropped an extra-inning game against GWA Lehigh Construction, 4-3. Chris Murphy got the win while Pat Condo took the loss. Starting pitchers BMT Mark Malloy (one run, five hits and eight strikeouts in six innings) and GWA Sam Ermano (two runs on three hits in six innings) pitched well, but were not in- volved in the decision. Condo, Malloy and Kyle Caf- frey had two hits in a losing cause and Jake Chielli had a two-out RBI triple in the bottom of the seventh inning to tie the game. Ermano had three hits and Murphy had two doubles.
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