PAGE 4 THE DALLAS POST | Sunday, October 7, 2012 Businesses plan festival to combat road construction Businesses surrounding the bridge construction on East Center Street in Dallas have been feeling the pressure from the loss of the intersection in early April. Patronage has de- creased because accessibility to the buildings has been limit- ed. In order to combat the nega- tive effects of the construction, the surrounding businesses have banded together to hold a Fall Festival from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 14 on Main Street in Shavertown. Studio 309 Music Antiques and Collectibles, Dallas Sporting Goods, Mary’s Flower Garden, Purple Paper Eaters and Buka will all participate in the event. The festival will feature live music by local artists, hot cider and donuts, vendor tables and a guitar give-away. The event is intended to remind patrons WHO: Studio 309 Music An- tiques and Collectibles, Dallas Sporting Goods, Mary's Flower Garden, Purple Paper Eaters and Buka WHAT: Fall Festival WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 14 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. WHERE: Main Street, Shavertown WHY: To combat effects of bridge construction on East Center Street in Dallas that these businesses are open. Greg Williams from Studio 309 hopes that the new inter- section will be good for his store, but in the meantime, he hopes this event helps create awareness for all businesses af- fected by the construction. - Megan Schneider Drainage issues are still resident's concern Resident Sharon Ellsworth expressed her continued con- cern over drainage issues on Timbergrove Road at the Jack- son Township supervisors meeting on Oct. 1. Ellsworth addressed the is- sue several years ago with the supervisors and has been fight- ing for a resolution for almost 10 years. A meeting was scheduled for the following morning with township supervisors, Ells- worth and the utility represen- tatives to discuss what can be done to correct the situation. Ellsworth is particularly con- cerned about large rocks wash- ing down onto her property and the potential for damage. In other news ... e Resident Mary Dockeray requested that a summary of the township bills be included in supervisor meetings so tax- payers know what is being paid each month. She also asked that the information discussed at the compost meetings in Exeter be addressed at township meet- ings. Township Supervisor Tim Evans informed Dockeray that the information in question is available anytime at the town- ship office but that supervisors would take the suggestion un- der consideration. e The board approved the yearly update to the SCI-Dallas emergency plan and authorized the solicitor to draft a new Floodplain « Ordinance as re- quired by FEMA. e Supervisors authorized an advertisement for a part-time police officer. e Ellsworth brought to the board’s attention that recent po- lice reports are not available on- line. Evans thanked her for the information and agreed to look into it. e The next Jackson Town- ship Board of Supervisors meet- ing will be held at 6 p.m. on Nov. 5 at the township building on Huntsville Road. - Megan Schneider i AC TAWMNCIE - PR PF FE IN Insurance, police are big issues By MEGAN SCHNEIDER mschneider@mydallaspost.com Dallas Township received a status update from DGK Insur- ance and Financial Services re- garding its upcoming selection of insurance policies and provid- ers at the supervisors work ses- sion on Oct. 2. The township is expecting five quotes from four carriers. Since this is not a bid- ding process, the township is not required to accept the low- est premium proposed. The board also heard from Dallas Fire & Ambulance re- garding the proposal of an ordi- nance allowing the fire compa- ny to bill insurance companies for its services. Dallas Fire pro- vided supervisors with a copy of the current ordinance in effect in Dallas Borough and super- visors came to. the decision that a proposal should be made at the October meeting. Supervisors discussed updat- ing telephone, internet and wireless services, allowing them to save the township a com- bined $2,000 annually. Annual contributions to char- ity were noted as $1,000 to the Luzerne County SPCA, $4,000 to the Back Mountain Library and $1,000 to the Visiting Nurs- es Association of America. The board agreed to check the sta- tus of the VNA on the grounds that it may no longer be a non- profit organization. Police Chief Bob Jolly ad- dressed the board about the parking problem in College Ma- nor as a result of overcrowding from Misericordia University. Supervisors they would discuss Jolly also brought up the need for Dallas Township to hire a part-time officer. He said the township regularly pays over- time hours to the full-time officers, and that thus far the department has not had any health concerns or accidents, but it should prepared should the need arise. Supervisors agreed it would be in the best interest of the township for both financial and managerial reasons to propose the hiring of a part-time officer at the next meeting. amending the parking policies and the police’s authorization to tow vehicles. Jolly also brought up the need for Dallas Township to hire a part-time officer. He said the township regularly pays overtime hours to the full-time officers, and that thus far the department has not had any health concerns or accidents, but it should prepared should the need arise. Supervisors agreed it would be in the best interest of the township for both financial and managerial reasons to propose the hiring of a part-time officer at the next meeting. Roadmaster Martin Barry ex- pressed his desire to proceed with the adoption of a letter of notice to residents regarding their responsibilities of plant life overhanging public roads. a 090-210¢ 16 Carverion Read og 00 2 00 Zid Ril Kle Xm 0 Sk IRE (Kim Edad is Barry also addressed resi- dents’ concerns about potholes and heavy traffic on the dirt sec- tion of Harris Road. The road has seen heavy traffic due to GPS directions and Barry as- sured the road will be posted with “No Thru Traffic” and speed limit signage. Resident Mary Lou Thomp- son asked the board about a tree that had fallen onto her property. She was told the mat- ter was of a civil nature and was advised to speak to a magist- rate. The Dallas Township Board of Supervisors regular meeting is set for 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 16 at the township building. 0 107 7% Sagas i Get all the advertisin ing inserts with the latest sales. Call 829-5000 to start your home delivery. a ha HANKSGIVING 1S COMING... 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