I @: garden. A fairy garden Sunday, June 23, 2013 THE DALLAS POST PAGE 3 Courtesy photo gination flourishes in this home- resides in this wheelbarrow, com- plete with entrance archway, stone walkway, miniature plants and ani- mals just waiting for the fairies. DALLAS TOWNSHIP Supers scramble to spend grant By SUSAN DENNEY Dallas Post Correspondent - “We’re caught with our pants down,” said Dallas Township chairman Frank Wagner after a presentation by township engi- r Tom Doughton. oughton told Dallas rownship supervisors they must hurry if they're going to take advantage of their 2011 community development block grant. The $100,000 grant must be spent by October. He explained the lengthy process which included engineering, bidding and getting federal approval. According to Doughton, the money has been sitting for two years and now the board has limited options because of time constraints. But he named two projects which would meet federal guidelines and which could be approved and completed in the given amount of time. The first project described by Doughton is a footbridge near the Kunkle Fire Station to replace an old bridge taken down several years ago. He also said that improvements to Old Tunkhannock Highway have alfeady been approved. After discussion, the super- visors gave the go-ahead to both projects. They then discussed possible projects for the 2014 $100,000 grant available for use by the township. Doughton said that new federal guidelines severe- ly limited the ways the 2014 money could be spent. Attorney Mark Van Loon presented a proposed zon- ing change for Misericordia University. Van Loon said that the university is presently in two different zones and that neither fit. The university retained a consultant to pro- pose an institutional zone which would make more sense sthe university. oard vice-chair Liz Martin nad reservations about the amount of control the town- ship would have over devel- Garden tour provides breathtaking views The “Tour of Back Mountain Gardens” presented by the Back Mountain Bloomers Garden Club on Saturday, June 29 will include work- shops and demonstrations by some of the region’s most recognized master gardeners, professional landscapers and arborists. Six private Back Mountain homes, four in Dallas and two at Harveys Lake as well as the award-winning Shakespeare Garden at Misericordia University, are welcoming the pub- lic to walk through their gardens and enjoy breath-taking views, gorgeous and abundant flowers, shrubbery and trees. In addition, Wyoming Valley Art League members will paint on site and have a gallery display at one of the homes. Renata Reffeck, of Naturals by Renata, will demonstrate flower arranging while Bev Turner, of Perennial Point, will have plants on display and for sale as well as offer plant advice. Wild Birds Unlimited’s topic is “Bring Nature into your Back Yard” while Master Gardener Roberta Troy will give a workshop on “Trees Tame Stormwater.” Fran Waldo will present two dog agil- ity demonstrations. Creekside Gardens will tell you about “Container Butterfly Gardening” and will have two butterfly releases during the day. ~ Barbara Soyka will answer ques- tions about the plants mentioned in Shakespeare’s plays in the Shakespeare . knot garden and surroundings at Misericordia while other Master Gardeners will give advice throughout the tour. Floral Designs florists will display “Picnic Table Designs” and Back Mountain Bloomer Garden Club mem- bers will have table designs at various homes. The Bonsai Club of Wyoming Valley and Deb Shoval of Fertile Gounds, an organic community sup- ported agricultural farm, will offer dis- plays and information. Tickets are $25 with proceeds to benefit the Anthracite Scenic Trails Association and the Back Mountain Trail. For more information, contact Julie McMonagle at (570) 696-5082 or by email jjmcmon@frontier.net. ‘The Rattlesnake sponsored by the Noxen Volunteer Fire Company every year is so much more than just snakes. It's a parade, a crafts show, rides, food and a fun time for everyone. Roundup LRN Rattlesnake Roundup is much more than snakes A handler restrains the venomous timber rattlesnake in a tube at the Rattlesnake Roundup in Noxen. photos by BILL TARUTIS/FOR THE DALLAS POST Rattlesnake Roundup. Six-month-old Mason Yingst, of Harveys Lake, feels the scaly skin of a timber rattlesnake with the help of his mom Kristen at the Noxen Bill Mesaris, right, of West Wyoming, takes a photo of a snake at the Noxen Rattlesnake Roundup. A Sweet Valley Volunteer Fire Company 1947 Chevrolet fire truck crosses the Main Street bridge over Bowman's Creek during the Noxen Firemen’s Parade. opment if the zoning changes were implemented. The supervisors agreed that a public meeting will be held to discuss Misericordia’s zoning proposal. Planning commis- sion members, zoning board members and other interest- ed township officials will be included in the meeting. According to Van Loon, the objective of the new zoning proposal would be to restrict the impact of the university on surrounding areas. But he said the proposed zoning change would give the university more latitude within its boundaries. Resident Tom Stires made a presentation to the board about problems with runoff on his property, citing many contacts he has had with Roadmaster Martin Barry. Doughton remembered Me was a stormwater ease- t property near the Stires Alex Seprish, 11, of Sweet Valley, checks out a windmill propeller blade at the Noxen Rattlesnake Roundup. Olivia Gillen, 2, right, and her brother John, 5, left, cover their ears as they watch the Noxen Firemen'’s Parade with their mom, Kristi, all of Noxen. TN Ponytail drive nets more than 100 ponytails for wig making The Dallas School District held its semi-annual Ponytail Drive on May 20 with approximately 50 The Dallas School District thanks the following participants for their donations: DES; Janet Federicci, DES; Heather Fogarty, WES; Cassidy Ford, DES; Sydney Fulton, DMS; home. students, staff and district parents Jesteen Adams, DHS; Mrs. Beth Grose, DMS; Jada Guthrie, - Stires said that stormwater having their hair cut for the pur- Alexander, DMS parent; DMS; Allison Hrivnak, WES; is no longer running through pose of donating it to the Pantene Givovanna Augustine, DHS; Ms. Audrey Ide, DMS; Mrs. that easement. He believes Beautiful Lengths Campaign. Isabella Bailey, - WES; Summer Summer Krochta, DMS; Morgan that cutting back the berm on the easement would solve the problem. “I'm asking for some- thing to be done,” he said. Solicitor Thomas Brennan said that before the proposed SALDO (Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance) amendment can be voted on, a public hearing must be held. The time and place of that A Stylists who donated their time and talents include Melissa Kmetz from Classic Hair by Melissa in Shavertown, Teresa and BethAnne from Headstrong Hair with Attitude in Kingston, Katie Hrivnak and Jill O’Connell. The effort collected more than 100 ponytails that will be sent to Pantene for the purpose of making real-hair wigs for individuals bat- » Bailey, WES; Jordan Banks, WES; Mrs. KJ Barrett, WES; Chasity and Trinity Basara, WES; Paige Boyle, DMS; Alyssa Caccavale, WES; Olivia Cavill, WES; Mikaila Chakon, DMS; Annalise Cheshire, DMS; Caroline Conrad, DMS; Mrs. Debbie Cooper, DHS; Jenny Dickerson, DMS; Riley Dewey, WES; Jenny Dickerson, DMS; Curtis Evans, DHS; Mrs. Kristyn > Landau, WES; Hannah Letwinsky, WES; Rachel Luke, DHS; Aaron McGuire, DMS; Courtney Moss, DMS; Mrs. Neil, Erin Oldt, DES; Marlena Ostrowski, DHS; Gates Palissery, DHS; Leah Popple, DHS; Ellie Root, DES; Joellen Spencer, DES; Peyton Stauffer, WES; Mrs. Michelle Sowga, Mikayla Sowga, DMS; Mrs. Louise VanTuyl, DMS; Alicia Vincelli, DMS; Courtney Courtesy photo hearing will be advertised. tling cancer. Ecenrode, DES; Alyssa Fazzi, Wagner, DHS; and Jessica Wren. KJ Barrett, district Aide and pla Jatlichiats in the event. {
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