231 15 4134 https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/599e84a51841df3009df044640301e43.pdf f0077068a591f13962b4a9f78f885362 PDF Text Text �D 3瓦厂 、\ ) "E C( E)i q ues ◎ ■ 5 ��������������� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Upward Bound scrapbooks, 1970-2025 Subject The topic of the resource Scrapbooks Description An account of the resource A collection of photo scrapbooks from the Upward Bound program from 1967 to 2025. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Provost's Office Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1967-2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Scrapbooks Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 1974 Upward Bound scrapbook Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Provost's Office Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1974 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Description An account of the resource pictures of Upward Bound students and staff Type The nature or genre of the resource Scrapbook Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Wilkes University retains copyright of this document. https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/62e61aa0f5feb330d022641c3abb6870.pdf 6083543db3b2b07a010f92c66d52a0e5 PDF Text Text �"SHE DON'T LOOK LIKE NO NUN TO ME" When we first found out that Matt Fliss was leaving us to become the Director of Malabar, we almost cried. Luckily we overcame our sadness, despite the unfortunate things we thought would be happening to us We had a chance to meet the two people who would be competing for Matt * s job. The first was Mr, Hawk; the second was a NUN, Sister Barbara Craig. We were shocked to think of what would happen to us if that NUN ever got the job. But to our surprise we all fell in love with the sweetest nun we'd ever met. When she walked into the room we could hear someone whispering. "she don't look like no NUN to me. When Sister Barb finally gotthe job officially, everyone was looking forward to the sununer ahead. When our summer first started, we made sure we had our share of fun. The only problem was that we kind of misused it, so some of us had to have it taken away for awhile. We overcame that penalty and we hope you did too. Sister Barb, because even though we did some pretty rotten things, you always seemed to understand or at least try to anyway. all truly grateful; for you've helped some We are us make up our future plans when we really needed help. So we dedicate these photo albums of our many adventures, treasures# and joy of six weeks of bliss j THANK YOU, SIS, for all the time and trouble you've spent on every last one of us. �������7 / ��������I' ■KmtHM ■I <€>t '.，K - i ■ h. •・， * 13 II ��BftS •"..:', 凛黑肾5 - 二一 h -- K. ■r- F电 :守 I 电仁 ' —• 6& 7 J一 - 三—二 �������一 二 % ■ - .-•« �������仁：a .一七 券W'V，二 禁、If 七・上 •: �����������������������Mi WMl —X 1 ■ �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Upward Bound scrapbooks, 1970-2025 Subject The topic of the resource Scrapbooks Description An account of the resource A collection of photo scrapbooks from the Upward Bound program from 1967 to 2025. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Provost's Office Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1967-2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Scrapbooks Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource 1970 Upward Bound scrapbook Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Provost's Office Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1970 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Description An account of the resource pictures of Upward Bound students and staff Type The nature or genre of the resource Scrapbook Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Wilkes University retains copyright of this document. https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/81fb7ebfaace45ef7a81c5379d89b30e.pdf 9362098126c23373ebf573af0320e05f PDF Text Text ���一」「. '； I '一 •，:如皿［口沪十， ��4宅 QeiuA □3 3' ^U<f 也 七 ������3卜 /5小 �����牛 '、* ����������IB © The C.R.Gibson Company Norwalk. CT 06856 U.S A. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Upward Bound scrapbooks, 1970-2025 Subject The topic of the resource Scrapbooks Description An account of the resource A collection of photo scrapbooks from the Upward Bound program from 1967 to 2025. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Provost's Office Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1967-2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Scrapbooks Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 1967-1997 30th anniversary Upward Bound autographs scrapbook Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Provost's Office Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1967-1997 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Description An account of the resource pocket-sized book of Upward Bound autographs Type The nature or genre of the resource Scrapbook Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Wilkes University retains copyright of this document. https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/e794c8f7501a5d9fcfc8fd9db584c615.pdf bb39836f74a9c9dd78d4f6aa6278eb6e PDF Text Text �WILKES-BARRE RECORD, TUESDAY, MAY 30, 1967 iWilltes Gets | $65,539 Grant! ! Help for Students i * Bound for Colleges I Congressmair Daniel J. Flood ;yesterday *--- ---------------announced J **that —: he ' has I been advised by the U. S. Office of Economic Opportunity Opportunity that —grant of S65.539 S65p39 is go_j Wilkes ------ -ollege Collegeforfor 一. an |**upward [bound" 、 program for 50 high schc tool students in Luzerne County. Upward 1bound is a program for 10th anc. id Hth grade ___________ students ------- — j -oi]ege which prepares them for col】e* training upon graduation from' high schooL The selected students receive tutoring in. various courses to, help .—f ther Jiem prepare for college1 enrollment. �WTLKE&BARRE RECORD, THURSDAY, JUAE 8, 1967. Poverty Aid Program Due 10th, 11th Graders To Live at College any area "w ** r'aa high schtx^..or- lrom| ^Project Upward Bound', will a U Boxind,„Educa；—instituted this g; 击iv at Project Upward summer uu»l Depai Jepaitinent, Wilkes College, College, .WUkes ---------- ---------oraccording ------- - ―心 to vO an tion Clerj and welfare .•personnel of announcement from Dr. Eugene c'-rgy t. Hannne* are encouraged to referi mer, chairman of the Wilkes the area educstiw ition department. It is spon- individuals 比r participatSn. sord by Office of Economic Op* portunit cooperatio with >---- <mity in cooperation Wpkes Institute te of Regional Regie Af­ fairs. Hammer:will be bedirector of the project, assisted, by Edwin Eds Johnson of ther education depart depa ­ ment faculty. 珀miner states Upward Bound hc^es iopes to recruit 25 10th lOth graders md 25 11th graders from the poverty 『erty community of Duzernc County to participate a sixweefc tarognun slated begin July 23. Purpose of the project* is to motivate ablediildren _ who, becans of lack of f ~inse motivation, jHvation, do notfeel' : the need 1_. for higher educat2t Project leade cadom saders are looking. =-7 for students wi who. are able, >but 一 not..necessarily c J cooprative students, who s will ! lost in die shuffle I。unless they xfle the】 receive same : spa ,neeial，atter attention. The proj ogram will concentrate mainly on. on 'Jthe basic skills of* reading; composition and mathematkx In addition to-.the academic ■,一」pi urogram, ectivitie« -.*des are planned in.accordance ~ (with the ,------------li cultural, recreational andj〜edu”-一 Rational opportunities available in the ths area. Up Fpward -----------------------Bound students -will live■ in *-*"campus --------- '------dormitoi. *xjries w for . firsthand obsavation. of• colle Uege life. Coets of room, ------ ' board uoar " 一. andtuition wiH be ' provided r—二3 under the project, and &4 .a small 1sum of spending money will """be allotted perticipanu r----- ,■—nts on 5 — — 一, beds. a weekly A follow-vp plan *'— will bi be insUtuted during the which^parti coming demic year, under ­ demic year, under whichwhi( 1 cipants v/illI periodl periodically ilcallj be in­ vited back to the the campus ” for educational programs. A counse­ lor will be assigned to follow the progress of partldpants dur* Ing *the u---year. HereH 皿din, partlcipants .—..vw will ..... be a allotted ,nendIng money on a v/eokly bacis. 一6 I Those interested in partici patpurtlcipatUng may acquire applications at， 蔑既 ----------- - -* 一.一 i,, be �^mES-LEAD^R SATURDAY EVENING, ； JULY 15, 1967 | M@eanaqua Kotroski Named To Advisory Unit: >ph K. Kotroski.— 110 -舫 Italy Josef—------------— street,,Mocanaqua, was one of «, group of cf county residents named' to the advisory committee of the*, ject'" Upward Bound" spnnTroje ----Dr. soredI by Wilkes College, f" >ne Hammer, director, He Eugene the Mocanaqua also represents -■ eighborhood yhborhood Organization. Nelg Mr. Kotroski, a sc' school* director jr two terms m in Conynghmn . „ Township School District and the '* e w p»ort-Conyngham N ( Joint School ;System, Is at present a school <director representing jham Township in the Conyng» Greater-1 Nanticoke Area School Greater District The summer r portion o£ the program will be held July 24 ___ September 1. through September Applkdtions are available from Mn*Kotrosici [r. Kotroski at his home. �PROGRAM AT WILKES DRAWS 50 STUDENTS Project'Upward Bound* .To Be Followed Up Next Semester I Also, Linda Ann Jasonis,；GAR Jevln. Swo senior: Michael Jevin. Swoyersvilte junior： Robert Jevin, ■ 「Swoylersville junior： Robert :Jiila,, :Plymouth senior; Ricardo, John, 二♦十 ，-j Maryas junior; uvMtunc Johnnie Juirn^ Jones, i GAR junior; Kathleen Koterba, * f '~nior; jGAR ... T— iiiu-.n, jGAR senior; — *•—2a-, 〜> lior,； — John Lambert, Sa>l “y Lan____ Ij cred Heart junior;, “ Linda zone, Wyoming s~*— n ,—'— ,Area senior ：; ! Deborah Meurell. St Leo's )*s jun:for： R twt"1— Brenda McMulUng, Coughlin senior： Gerald-Olenid |w«t junior; Lany Oi )ney. |L^man juniorTsusM^Lee itoreiiaT' We— Hazleton junior; .一w 楠添 junior; Maurice Pj __ ， Paul 〜…— Provenzano. Pittston Area junior; Mar ■*Iai^aret Reese, Plymouth senior •~­： Clarence Ryan, GAR senior, and 1Thomas Serianx, GAR junior. Also Roseanne Jhersl Shershen. Hazle—Area *一 junior; j f Sod, GAR ton -----------------;Ted junior; Elizabeth Ann * Swanberry, Nanticoke Junior; runior,： John rencza, Plymouth junior; Pai ine Warner, Hazleton Area ju iunWilliam Weidner. Coughllnj ,James ytr-if ^_h__ “扣 —nWabh. tDallas [argaret Ann — Williams, y senior— ： James "* ——jjchman s。.”lor. &nd Aiivucw Zaveda, Coughlin senior. Fifty high school juniors seniors at the area are — psting in "Project Bound" at the WUkes 一 .campus, according to Dr. __ sene Hammer. Hammer, chairman ------of the ! Wilkes education c . '* department [faculty. The program -X is federaljly financed and was de. developed … in ;cooperation -with the e Wilkes In;stitate of Regional Affairs. ! Purpose of the program foccs specal attention on — dents, who, for various reasons, have concluded that college 19 ■beyond thar reach. Participating [studsits are lining at the Wilkes :campus far firsthand experience snce • o-…一一… the ■in a — college environment in the hope thev they might be inspired *to-. college ； :ward ea•desire … to attend ................ post-sec- . ：ar seek rk some type of post-secondaryr <education. —Cost d of -it room. room, : jrovided . board rand - tuition are provided under the federal grz .and a nnsH sum o£ of spending spendiing money ----- , is 'alloted on a weekly weekl： basis. I' Six-Weeks Course I Sunizner phase of the project: jwill last six weeks. A follow-up |： plan will be Instituted during the： coming ning academic year, under' vrtnch ich participants will ---- --periodic-j -------- 7 be invited back to the .cam-h pus;for various educational pro-i grams. 1 High school students taking '― * in i Donna part i the program are , or; Gene j Borys. orys, Coughlin junior; ---Mary :Ann Soscia, Swoyersville sville ，— —Thomasina B ou knight, ■senior: "ht, A llfin ,GAR, junior; Allen Brague. Dal Dal-­ las senior; Carol Ann Brown, Plymouth senior; There —〜 — resa Comiltz. SL Leo's junior;.IDonald , Divers. Plains junior; Nancy 'rEveor;_ ______ Barbara lock. Plymouth junior GagUardi, 日"'=5, _______ St Leo's_____ senior;______ Fren,ces George. Jeorge. GAB GAR. senior; senior;Robert —-。一 —---- --Meyers ----------Flor -ynlor；； Kar<n Gilbertson; Griffith. tith. Meyers 2<feyerssenior; senior; J Joseph o---- *Grilli,I, Plains junior: Jude He!袖it, GAR；ir...... senior; Jane Hillard. Pfymouth senic. 〜 Holloclc, GAR 〜-ior:.— James 'junior;,/ Betty 二二-Ann ，二二 Hopkins. GAR junior;:" ------- * Ann Hui^ies, Margaret ,GAA jt. junior, .—-r andI Martin Hunt> Hunt* 'zinger, Plymc senior. 一一 —•「 'X �SUNDAY INDEPENDENT, WILKES-BARRE, PA., SUNDAY, AUGUST IX 1367 Project Upward Bound C。湘曲es at Wilkes Dr. Euge iugene Hammer,chair- voleped in cooperation with the —of the man— 上 ieducation decartment Wilkes Institute of Regional Af­ at wm Wilkes College, announced fairs. that*■ 50 high school juniors and Purpose of the he 技 program is to seniors of — the area are1 partici­ focus special atteht: ittention on stupating in "Project Upward ~ dents who, for varit various reasons, —the "J•-local '— —'--Bound" .at camipus. have concludedL C o_ is that ----college Hammer is director of the --projProj- beyond their reach. ~ch. Participating ect, assisted by Edwin Johnson students are living at the Wilkes of the Wilkes education depart­ campus for first-hand experience ment faculty. The program is in a college environment in the federally financed - and was de^hope they might be inspired to ward a desire to attend college Mary Ann Boscia, Swoyersville ar seek ek some type of p( post-secon­ senior; Thomasina Bouloiightr Boufa?i"*'* dary education. Costs ― of room, CAR j junior; Allen wfagus, Brague, Dal— boaniL and tuition are pi provided las, senior; Cynthia Broody,! Meyers senior sSnio^" roL Am -----underr the federal grant, and a Meyers ： 弋; Carol Ann —n sum — of -£spending ----- J;― money Brown, Plymouth senior; small r; There* inereis alloted on a weekly bz )asis_・ sa —c Comitz, -一—St 七 Leo 1 Fs juniior; Don* 一 aid. Divers,.xPlai Follow-up Plan lains juniorr; Nanty —dock. Plymc 、'-Futh juniion Bar­ Summer phase of the .3 project Evelc … — —i, St Leo'j's semoiy will last six weeks. 一 A ..fo' follow-up barsi Gagliardi, 〜Jeorge, —* ， GAR senior; plan r一 will — ' be — inst' ― tituted' during Francis Georg the coming academ academic year, under Roger Gilbertson, leyers senior； ， th, Meyers senior; which participants will periodi­ Karen Griffith, • . Grilli. Grilli, fPlains junior; Jude cally be invited back to tne cam­ Joseph pus for various educational pro- Height, GAR senior; Jane Hil­ lard, Plymouth senior; James school students;. taking Hollock, GAR junior; Betty Ann ,pazfin the pro 】 ogranr are-Donna Hopkins, GAR.- junior; Margaret Geae Boiysf Conghlht ianton Ann-Hughes^. GAR. Junior; arid Martin Huntzinger, Plymouth Maurice Peoples, GAR Judo^l senior. Paul Provenzano, Pittston Are® I Also, ijnoa Linda Aim Ann jasonu, Jasonh, utak GAR junior; Margaret Reese, leese, PIym-< P larence Ryan, GAR: ■ senior; Michael Jevia, Swoyers­ outh senior; Clarence ville junior; Robert Jevin, Swoy­ senior, and Thomas SeriauL ersville junior; Robert Jilla, GAR junior. Plymouth mouth senior; senior;Richardo : John, Also, Roseanne Shershen, HaSt Mary*s Mary's junior; Johnnie Jones, -* zleton T — Area 4― junior; *—*-------Ted - Sod. GAR .R junion junior; Kathleen Katl Koterba, GAR junior; ElizabeL. )eth Ann GAR ■R senior; Aldona Alt Kupstas, Swanbeny, Nanticoke junior; GAR senior; John Lambert, Sa­ John Tencza, Plymouth junior; cred Heart junior; Linda Lan- Pauline Wagner. Hazleton Area zone, Wyoming Area senior; junior William Weidner, Cough­ Deborah Meurell. St. St Leo's Leo's ju­ lin senior; James Welsh, Dallas nior; Brenda McMullins, Cough­ junior; Margaret Ann Williams, lin senior; Gerard Olenick, Northwest junior; Larry Oney, Meyers senior； James Yascur; LakerLehman junior： Susan Lee Lake<Lchxnaa senior, and AnPastorella, West Hazleton junior; drew Zavada, Coughlin senior; �WILKES-BARRE RECORD,匹跻DAY. NOVEMBER 21.196? |Low-income Youth Aided Higher Educution Goal of Project Eugvne L. Hiwnmei ••hh rH tneSduotiwn ........... .......Ot* ..-f WllkM College. dziu»E * *oj«ct Upward Bound" a» 'fie idlooer meeclnx of WUk*^-B«rre 'Buahvera and PrcrfeMionui •n's Club> last night in Gus OnecUHoCeL ■ He said the Upward Bound Pr^fram. supported by th* ~ Offle» of Eeonocnk Opportunltvv Is a pre-coUef* preparatorv -■ ■wn deilgnsd dcilgnod to xanrraie Vhe -----------trydtiUa and moUvaUan necesMtr mot for tucccaa Id edumUon aatlon beyond - ---- * 、J school UQong young j people backgrounds aad lraktequ«t« «eeondary ichool praporeUon. Dr. Hcnwner Mid the program ， ftou *to> remedy• poor aeaaemic pwaon< _ jt!on and pcraonoJ tonaJ motivnOQa In wcoDdary aehooi >ooi and Uiui tneraBH a yoon^rter*，promuefior* SDCspcanec and succen In aO0Ha«V wwirtMinwit. H« gi* tMt WUke« Col-* Jtt» iwoafwd )d a s fed fedaoral rrant to： conduct ita Upward Bound Pro〜一, 0 mdema «tud<- from Lai-grsa for 50 r-«8. He I some Cauncy —durinf duru 1967-"" __ ,ptuue ___ E rhe, adi th«*«UKner h*M oa the coUeite1 proaran w»aj •'一 ,*•■ eca^a firara July 24 to Setnem-i m *Rw ctodsaU llv«d In colkgt： donottiBtaB aad «le In the fUningj UbU from breakfast Monday： Wrooch copf»r on Friday. "Durlag thh period." he wud.' ■* ------- *----- ----J----- "**~^30«11 *^nemiAca end wrly ifternoomi tavrv devoted to »c*demJc — work; 土：：； late aXUnuxBia and <veulflg| w«ce utMlsed tor recreaUonall acUviu< . aad lo<vidual ntxiy acthnues. ,"Ttmn wm « minimum W ■ ------- .一-_ "-wait ! in ntninar 'fie with sui>5«c< matte rinph<w j ______ ：• by ittxknt I HV«I " Dr. l&mxner said .student，： ived Lnctructlon the basic of nteding, ^ridni itlng andt • of lmatbe«»Ue« aceording ■- th«triladlvldual ne«dx Dircctt Ji'Kiy oX M Utcnicure la th« adenceRi and anu ；of ,in ocher fleMc wu provided, he； —plained. Je saU th« —-»iud«ntM jpatmg 一 f In the pre ro^ram were , ithuKMstte about .. K — <nd. I its h"'p that me' 10 Uiem. "All .............. Iprogrm w*i worthwng AU ' went back to achooi with .?iore rxfi'. �Wilkes-Barre Sunday Independent May : 2, 1W、8 Upward Bound Program Set At Wilkes Dr. Eugene Hammer, chairman. Wilkes College Department of Educacion, and director of the project "Upward Bound.', r — —-----na. ihaa .icnGunced the latter w will 山；get underway 、 'luly "■* Ju 22. *'It will a -ruie ifor sixc weeks. .rpose rpose of the project is moi ate ate able children ------------who, :*ck -• incentive, do not feel <•■<1 . < higher education.' from the， ，/r. -'ct 展eks students from pov« -ty communities of Lure Luzerne Com； - who are a able, u,~. K but — not neves»ar：ly co-operative --•ative and who . will be:"ibst "lost m the shuffle” unsome special leu :h.V -e'-'fth attention. Basic Skills The program L-=___ - will -1 concentrate! < basic skills cf' mainly on the bask reading, composition, and mathe-j matics ----and and willwill be <be confined t«> 、t« Nine Xiina and anH T Eight or Tenth grad-| to the ers. In additioni ,♦ ac^dunici a’ progra... there will be rm=ram. mg activitiesi where istudents may take advantage -f the cultural, recreatiana), andd educational oppon tunities in tl.w the … area. … Upward Bound students will ,: — :“ emb ：ive in ♦the Wilkes College, Coilef dormitories where they will '•.ihsen,e college life at first hand. be Ro>m. board, and tuition will v paid by the Project; and1 there will be a small — sum.— of money r 一 rhe participants fv« allotted to 一， •pending money. A will be instla follow-up plan r' _____ 9 ao»,utetl during the 1968-69 ilem：c year. Under ithis u:- plan, the ”... be wj invited ；drtic'pants will juv.it- back Wilkes College periodically for -■*-…"&海：programs. progrzn::. A couneducational will to follow •e»or $ ；； be assigned …' J *** '.he progress of -一 the …participants r during their academic year,r. Here “am. participants v-in receive a ----- i-----sumfor forspent spending money. 门lose knowing 10th Graders who can qualify for Project Up _ _______ asked ：o ■vard Hound arc --- ------------,hem u ith the project or tcqi -- FJ'A in I.. Johnson, a、 :rr ,ird，"J kes Barfft. ■Vi �Wilkes-3arre '-lorninq Record Yay 14, Times-Leader Evening News May 15, 1968 1963 〔p\vard Bound Pupils Sought Course at Wilkes To Last 6 Weeks Upward Bound Program _________ who can ，fth jrade students *iuaxfy _ .一 Project Up*ard benj Moujht by- tlw. ...the project. Dr. Eu、.Hssnrner. c^amnan, Wilkesi 〈Wes- L>T>ertinent ot ZducaProX•snll ，get — — 曲d= J-- way indI will wtll eontinue continue ex; 23 aixi U'*os3- ? -X ebl*i -X to S Eotivete mol !aek lack <rf - mouva- • _ rrddrtn who. for ..... ，3. do ~c-t feel■ the ne«l of!proRrarnl f eduouon. The ---- =… ___from __ __2 j-tuiencs Vie poverty poverty： ； of Luieme Countyj trsTr^timtjes c* T rm an* ai>*..b'-t not necessa-isyi ard who will tw* ■•JnM m the shuffle- un<«s -m. m- s-*?cial attEian e；1 cr»nc-ntrate ■—■* n：Rin• cn tne basH-skills of reading, raathemath*' i rirntn. zr confined to d lerrts. ' ■:mxr or 10th grace studt th* acadenuc iemic . -：，• acac" —; niuttjoa to ti u-fll be acuvHM、 t. r» kneks Tnxv nay tak* advxnedvxn«>f th® cultural. -mal- recrruU-'^ai reerrsgi •rd Vpcauonai opportuntti** : xr* ”r*a. .»• ;、 vard Sound ■.-••■ard Bound 、::udents 、•>•《 u 'Vijke? Cod?ze Cade?® dcr； ‘7• r '.Vuke< mrit, fr? thz wifi on^»rv. *' —' --lie .ile ai a1 first han<ij-R,-i,i- • -- and *uiuon wi>! h«* -*"ft • reel: there *-n. rrmail]su?n wn nt nf mon**j »ianu ，「 tn«* pdrtjc:pants money ■ jnw-up pian ■* I! b， *d dur.nE 'nc *;・iau ;rj ••-1! -x ,：： <■■；：， Fjsal1 prnjr.j-n*. ,. ..-i- J be _ -'■Duress _ ________ <-f . th。 ：-*iHnnz 印;r e^ar: ' <• aj<l. <un； *0：n COLLEGE SEEKS 1 MH GRADERS h；.. Will Open July 22 \ •Upward Bound Project will tec under way at Wilkes College. :July 22 and continue ' ft>r six wreki. diairI Dr. Eugene Hammer, )f Departmt lent ----------of man oi ot Education Edu< nd dlrectc director at the■ college and tor co( the 山g p: eject; -• is interested Ini lolocat tenth grad who are :rade-students ' ehtpble £or the program. ―■We Its purpose Is to motivate mo* ,< of diildren who, for lack - matlva----— feelfeel thethe need of tton,‘ do not . higher education. lion. The profnun ] seeks students its ffrom the■ poverty .. , communitiesi of Luzern« Luzerne Counlv who are able,,but not necessar necessarily ' cooperative, and whowho will be Irrat in -Irwt in the the shuffle" shuffle" unless' unless they receive some special attention. Project will concentrate mainly on the basic skills of reading, composition, and mathematics and will be confined □nfined to eight or nine tenth _____________ grade students. -- dents. In iad­ .一…顷 to the academic dition aendemr program, Th<»re will be actlvitie* where ... — S<U■ ot the dents m&y take advantage r* educacultural, recreational and ei tinnai opportunities in thes area. ,, ------- j Bound students wili ___ Upward ' College ~ " dormitor< li\e:... in win WiJkes ... ' .................. they win “serve obs ft>!Ips vwhere t .-.e life at first hand. Rnom "J " 一 lege hdard. tuition ition will be paid b> 1. and tu the Project; there th wi will be akc a « small sum of o£:monfty :money allotted 5<» participants thparticipant ns for spennmv mnney. A follow-up plan will be >n—ituted during the 1968-69 acnsmuted r. ,?Under this plan, the demic year. invited ti r<*pirUcipants will be . .............. ~ " pen^i turn to Wilkes College for educau educational _ •■progr^T.•ogr^T.-munselor '------- ■— will be. assismf A ie« ,' faHow the progress of th。 Want- during J!*their uacade- «. :ain. rho rh?y ' • will >car. I..?re ejain. :n n small 6uui sum xvi for spenc；-» • ■ncy. Those knowing .tenth ; rin qualify ar* urg n • n r> :. J thn. ihnair •…';• -ds\i r n*»<-；'.. �X4, ” Veo 匕二— Upward Bound Areas Defined Nearly 50 Attend Financial Outline of ProjNearly 50 5? members i— ' id'g: gathered Satect Upward r.._rd Bounc Colurday morning in i Wilkes 1 lege's Center for 1the• Performing Pei lard ■ G. Raspen, Arts to hear Richt -----o£ financial ill aid at director c. Wilkes, :,explain the tb» various financing al colic college ----eduJ" means of fu cation. …Upward 〜号..一d Bound, Bound, 。a preProject 二二二二zi ssponsored college program r--------- --jointly by the Office of Educ: Education and Wilkes College, assists ■ students from high schools in 一 Luzeme, Lackawanna and Wyo­ ming Counties in furthering their educations after high scfaooL Sr. Barbara Craig, RSM., is director of the project. In outlining several possible; ways to finance their educations, educations. _Mr. Raspen suggested students 初血draw three primar pas__ sources of )me: their' r .earning power (in the form of student savings), their present • earning power (participation t college work-study programs), and —i their future earning „ r potential1 (in the form of 工 state---------guaran­ teed id loans). The financial aid di­ rector also explained the many forms of grants and scholarships TOhi ch are available to gradu_ g high school seniors. Following the morning session, the Upward Bound members tuured the college campus, en­ joyed lunch in the ne™ new dining ，s- iown hall, and watched e Wilkes Susquebaima University 一 hard-hitting football game at Ralston、FIel(L A "sister" program to the fed­ erally sponsored Headstart pro­ _____ Upward gram. _r______Bound juad at Wilkes College, currently has 48 mem­ bers from 23 participating high schools. — Sr " Barbara . i reports a few openings exist for 1 new students and, : 1 encours. rages 一 interested persons to。contact contac. . :addiict her for irmation about the protional in/ormation H,„-gran> atherotUce in Cbase 必IL I ��X* 1:丑 -^，■ 2 2,们3 Three from TA Involved in Project BY PAT IRISH Three Tunkhannock High School seniors are involved in Project Upward Bound at Wilkes College. Matt Walen and Pat Irish were the first THS students in the program, having been selected in AprH, 1973. Rose Mary Gorski was accepted in time for a six-week program this summer. _ Upward Bound is defined as an educational, social and cultural program for high school juniors and seniors whose families' economic and educa­ tional resources are limited. Acting to motivate the students, the project helps with tutoring and activities to supplement the individual's experiences. The main aim of the program is to guide the student toward a post-secondary education. During President Lyndon B. Johnson's War on Poverty in the 1960*s, people became aware that the school system does not meet the needs of students on a lower economic level, and that the socio-economic background of the students has a direct bearing on their achievement. To correct the balance of educa­ tion and inequality, several acts were passed by Congress. From these acts came the Higher Education Act of 1965 and the Upward Bound project. The present director is Sister Barbara Craig, who taught foreign languages at College Misericordia. Helping her are secretary Peggy Hutsko, assist­ ant Shawn. Murphy and Ed Johnson. For the present 54 students, there have been many ac­ tivities. A few of them have been to a Hnancial aid seminar at Wilkes, a week end at Camp Acahela in the Poconos, a trip to Bloomsburg State College and Fair, and a communications workshop and tour of the Wilkes-Barre Campus of Penn State Umvosityr 侦冷3 . �JUNE 13. 1974 _ 28 of Upward Bound Jo Get Certifcate t Dr. Francis J. Llichelini. pres-:plans for continuing, their edu­ iident of Wflkes College, will prs・、cation next fall :•: sent certificates of achievement The Upward Bound Program, Thursday night at ; 7 to 28 grad- which is directed by Sister Bar­ uatmg members, of Project Up* bara. Craig, RSM, consists of a ig membi ■ward1 Bound. Presentations will six-week summer program held ；be- made at a. dinner honoring each year xin the! Wflkes Col■ ­ lege Campus and ;as academic students at American Legion Lej year program, Participants live* -Post 132, 45-二 N. — River f St • in college dormitories during --------jointly by the fedSponsored johj -“---------eral goveraihent and Wilkes Col­.the summer and participate in • lege, Project Upward Bound isi courses ' in arts and sciences, an educational program whichi field 町ps and cultural events, the academic year, they assists high school students ini During die attend, their home high school education. ' ''' attaining a college < J"一一i："~ _Tintai frequent coni who will be! while maintaining -UpwMd . Upward Bounders E i tact with Upward Bound teach-i 3 13 “ high ligl honored are ar from • _______________ schools in lAizeme,_______ Lackaw: ?annj innai ers, counselors or tutors through and Wyoming Countics^Of Counties. Of the 1'<-^=s meetmgs^asses, hoiq^yis^. and,, ��SUNDAY INDEPENDENT, WILKES-BARRE, PA., SEPTEMBER 8. 1974 Penn State's EOP Program Head Practices What She Preaches not because of Penn State's OEP __ _ “一 ___________ se- i When you've been 1U56 a she Is I.* an but■ 'becai lected to head a unique ed­ jrogram, ...一厂一-in _ raj... ictive participant i the rapidly ucational plan called the •rowinf (and 、___ "* somewhat 二二 dan_ ：7±二 d£ Educational Opportunities jerous) sport of whiia water 耳 Sunimer Summer ：to g teach a cggnlcacommuni ：一workshop ，一:二« .lions at： *.VI!k;s Wilkes Col C ­ lege's Project Upward Bound. Says Penn State's new EOP co­ 'f "S' that -• - I'm I_ ordinator ： "Now 一 -一 into ;w 〜I'm rhls new position _.i 'I know at least as much from her stu- going to „ liss teaching a lot. dents ass her students learned Teaching .ling is Important to me. In from her. Bound we used am open Upward L ------- ---------■; exing In a big city ghetto classroom approach, and Working that r, especially citing thing about IIt w? ：ful, was usef —, however, it really worked." wor' when Karen came to Wilkes- Il Barre in the early part of the Karen's new responsibilities Program, you had better know canoeing. something about opportunities. Friends introducad her hpr ― to *the u" '°o and she years ago Karen H. Rosenbaum, who re­ sport several yean since,'head" addic sine cently joined the staff of Penn has been an addict ，―— — " *Lriiif,* ' * and Dela■— <»_t ------ ：l-j- nmt... E>arre ing for State University*s Wilkes-Bai she has a rivers ~.一 whenever - ---- --- ----------------------campus as coordioator of_ tthe ware riv ___ _ ___ two-yeai ' EOP program, chance and the water conditions knows a great deal ibout oppor­ are right­ in addition to riding the rapids tunities. She's grabbed up a lor skilled ----- ----------of them—some of them rather Karen is an avid and dlmbe unconventional —and they have backpaclier, mountain climber C itry skiier. One prepared her well for her new and cross country regret attached to 一 her new job Post. 'be able to ski 一一 virtuall is that she won't Karen, 26,knew ) downtown her to campus from __ 一一 )P program nothing about the th EOP ----------liVCd tutu when she anil here a*u> from Wilkes-Barre apartment Obviously, Karen relishes the Philadelphia .一.__ _ a few f. months ■, ago. a°t. Which is not surprising,, because USB outdoor opportunities that the J J— Wilkes-Barre area affords. Each provides tha programFrog ,"i~~which ------she knows, ye aid-------and season of the year, grants In ---education] national gL — jtner assistance to will present new challenges. But irted otner assorted --- -were "plenty In challenges aplenty In ible studenU financially un t ­ there capaf able to assume the expense of West Philadelphia, too, where 7土rs she college—is just now getting into for the past three years she learned something about the full gear. Karen's ren's Indoctrination Into harsh realities of teaching junior the program came quickly, what high school students in an inner qi''' '--"luently been called the city ghetto. hu frequently mk or swim method of learn- Learns As Well i She prefers not to dwell on that experience, saying only that Active Participant And s'-' 」 iqd sinking something Ki occasion to | Jfl disciplining studfcnti took q Mr. and Mrs. John Skiba, Ashley Noting 60th Anniversary Today daughters: Mrs. Mary Shubilla, ---------- NJ.; *— j Huda, 』Trenton, N.J.; Mrs. Ann Mrs. Joan Belleville, ..., NJ.; NJ and --------------Karboski with whom they re­ side. They also have seven grandchildren and three great_____ J—LII grandchildren. ig the Mass, the day Following irked will be mark ------by / -a family din…、ay Inn. ner at the — Treadwaj Open housa will bs t. held at the s and m<v home >ioma for . ,friends family i S pm. neigl * ihbors from -* .to — r-~. No Rev. Nicholas Chopey. ftatlons have been issued. They tro the parents of three InvR 'Mr. and Mrs. John Skiba ba of 3 ire obDavis Street, Ashley are ;iannlserving5 their 60th 6…wtdding ... versary -------- J today today with witfi a Mas_ of Tliaiikaslvlng Thanksgiving st at St. St Mary's — the Assumption Byzantine Rite Catholic Church, North Main Street, Wilkes-Barre. Mr. and Mrs. Skiba were mar­ ried In St (Mary*a Church on Sept. 7, 1914 by th. ht« RL - 躇缠螂,九m E—1 will Indeed keep 〜-— r her out c. . of the QUOTA CLUB n, but will in TO MEET TOMORROW classroom, c"1 evidently diminish her desire to no way,一 4... The Wilkes-Barre Quota Club : she and several will meet tomorrow teach—-and and thus t. ... at一 the _ie Ho"I continue to offer tel Sterling for a dim friends will ' linner meetoccasional private courses In inp. Hie officers and d directors | mountain climbing, 二 an activity actlvl will meet _________ st prior to 'the meeting r at . finds exhilarating. exhilarating Locally, r —" she finds 5:30 p.m., i.. :for a boardi meeting. she suggests Tillberry Tillberr Knob In Mrs. .rs. niea.._. Eleanor -Seymour, ----------- - chair­ Nanticoke Is an excellent loca­ mani o( of the personals com committee, tion for climbing. willi have charge of the dinner .....| arrangeme Knows Needs inRementa and' program for , 二amber meetings. Assist-, Scpter She plans, too, to continue her the f ing Mrs. Seymour are Sc* U!~ .role …as „ part r_.. owner of Uncle cochairman, I •* ' 七 ；:二二上 Traveler's Andreeko, Eyeball's Mountain ihlngton Morris and Loretta Smith. Emporium, South " * Washlnr*"" This meeting will be opened Street store catering •to the \ only to the membership as the needs of outdoor centhusiasts. " Karen budget for the forthcoming year Opportunities, then, are Kai "osenbaum's stock in trade. :j. In will be presented and the re­ '-made themi sand port on the Convention held re­ the past sL_ — utilized them. 一 ■* now, as Penn cently at SL Louis, Mo., will be 一ilnted — EOP — State's frest coordinator, SueB nul ba offering Riven by Eaine Richardson, president of Quota Club. them to others. KAREN H. ROSENBAUM. ��；^)AY INDEPEND哪弓胛!^§~BARRE» PA., MARCH 23, 1975? By Upward Bound iProject Upward Bound Classes Are Resumed • Wilkes CoUege f …Project zs Up3und will.continue con' its ward Boi winter activities :tivities with 出°点weeklv commumMcommui -inning off weekly ° __ _i a .eco；, the during the first . tion workshops dum > schoofs spnng Weekly classes for the 901 •members of. Project Upward； I Bound have resumed at a： Upward! -I Bound's --------- ..-=二=二3 headquarterson thei :Wilkes College campus, camnur accord-， jWilkes Ungto ling -------------------------an announcement by Sis-i| ter Barbara Craig, Project Projt Di-： rector. >ject Upward ** ~Bound Is ar Project I federally funded program de-> |signed to assist high school stu-| idents in selecting and preparing! Ifor college or other post-grad- 洛漕E帝 s are lanned ne nxc中g-莅 WUkes lizition. The second anorganr_J— Upward- Bound re'nual Project T i was held recently at the :union I First；Methodist Church of .! .1 Wilkes-Barre. Approximately .'[students ： .[students gathered gathen with uJpward o enjoy-.jBound's advisory ooard to 』a covered-dish supper. ,AK‘ f gw '二M"-y二:如食TDIES-LEADER, E1 __ » RECORD, WILKES-BARRE, PA^ TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975 . ■ ~ — ~- ~. r' Students Financial Aid to Be Explained 二二IjAI Statement, a form ■ Financial aid opportunities for Confidential from all students seek-: students planning F-mning —„ to一, attend col- required froi — '* a prp- ing financial aid, will be provid-. rilege will.be the topu topic „ Tuesday .3~ — —S-Ui i …moth- ed by Dean Murphy and Sr.^Bar:：gram T J7 ------night bara Craig, Directot of Project "is of Project Upward -Bound 5 ere oZ , 'students. The program.- to be Upwani Bound. Mothers,1 • held in the Wilkes College Facul- The Upward Bound Mothers was formed Gro " J last month. r|ty House, S. River St., will be- Group foUowing - luncheon "**…meeting 一“心” folic :，卵 at 8. >'gin _ _ 25 persons. Accordattended '：.、 John R. Murphy, dean of stu ­ ； R Murphy, program :dent dent affairs at the Wilkes-Barre ing:to Sbawn )rdinator, naior, the ine purpose puipuse of ui the u "。Penn J、State,-will "血 pre­ COOI .Camj号*of informatic .sent formation to the Upv/ard group is to provide information Bound " J 宜 — JoundMeters, Mothers*Group Groupabout about ob- about Project Upward ______ 'Bour to mothers of the participants itaining .taining financial assistance Jh e i\ i Youngsters' post-high and to enlist their assistance in ____ e the program. enriching prog -schoolI education. >ward Bound, a fedJroject Upward Up\ ；on filling out a Parent's Project at--------Wilkes erally-funded illy-funded1 program rd；------___ ”，__ College, has jas i an an ----enrollment "----- 1 "*of ----students, 18 high schools' 90 from three-county area. TTie aim， !in a th of thet project is to assiit yo«fi p«M>ie U fiteparing for college* bostoesa oriVDCUtlonal' schctol.: — — Ti： �-BARRE. PA-. APRIL 27, 1975 G—W Upward Bound Will Discuss Summer Plans A preview plans for Project Upward Bound's six-week Sum­ ，mer —rprogram .-o___ will be among _ -items ---- -----on 1the ------agenda z~±i. ofofthe theprpro­ ject's advisory board when it meets on Thursday night, ac­ cording to Board Chairman Cornelia Wynn. The meeting will be held in the Wilkes College Faculty House at 7:30 pjn. On thee agenda, agenda. too, is ! a pro?七 the spagh«ti _ gress rej suppe ~ieduled for May 30, supper which will til"be undertaken by members of Project T BountL the advisory^board.^and )ward Bound Mothers* the Upw Sylvia Solinsky is chair­ --------- Group. Gro Si man of this tk event educaiioti, -Members of tthe eaucauoa. gired..tby cc, which wui^i is chaired committee,, will outline Joanna Wending, *"* • s， sals for the academic seg'proposal prograr of the Summer program. menc of -Atty. George Loveland, acting chairman committee, will v- 1 report sources c on continuing efforts d obtain ' : financial support for Upward I -Sound. College, Located at Wilkes ' id is de-. Project Upward Bound > 3 to “ 一― signed assist high school -容茹洞器盅 赢顿ty 辟明村器 �Bri^SrSes" Will Attend Arts Institute Brian Sarnes, & junior atii GAB High School and a Hem-" ber o£ Project Upward Bound;: at Wilkes College, has "been ac-J celled for xha aanoal Upward ? Bound Fine Ans Institute at Oak字id Umvezsity. Rochester, .亚瓦 Sister Barbara Craig, director of the Wilkes* Project, 2nziomic^. Fine Arts Institute is Jor se­ lect nenibers of Upward Bound projects east x fee Mississi. Mississippi Hirer. Barnes wiH of — be one 3 50 sadeats chosen ' to participate in the ei^hx-week summer —昏 Andkion aHerizi for the stixuie'sistudio 皿 io axis ans program chnied subs alidav of ''" _________ jmisska sraljtsre samples d portfolio cantanEiig still life, _ lahds^ape and figura dra'wings. selsctiDrs incLided E______ , ,water colcr drawings of alien J st 一pes； a collage of gheito landscapes ghettoi scenes. and L an -- ------• portrait acrylic alaieoln of SlalcG ； X. Tka Barres wasJ assisted Bames : in preparing ids pon jrtfolio by Wilkes — College sndeat at Jg Dettmore, a n- major -arha served»afi -BaoW tninr t___ _ dnrinx ~ Ticaig year. f 7" *»Utt «M3*M i—| To Sponsor Supper Project Upward Bound -will sponsor a'spaghetU supner with urlrT ___ ― <■. salad bar Friday, May 30, iy, ir : from -5 to 7:30 p. --m., “ ..at， the 一 Felloe ship；-Hall ----- of the First Method* _ ist Church, 47 North Franklin Street, city. Upward Bound has been in -- operation at Wilkes College i since This XIU5 ,e{ ""a X7O4. ■1967. ,OCT f's year-round educational prograi am is designed for school s who ----- high ------- -students have ' not'bad had 'the ■ preparation or opportunity to develop their' academic potential It seeks to provide a means to develop skills and motivation necessvy for success in college. Proceeds from the dinner wiil be used for expent院s not — covered1 *by — the --------grant' and are deemed appropriate by Sister �TIMES-LEADER, EVENING NEWS, RECORD, WILKES-BARRE, PA., TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1975 Bound Olympiad at Pittsburgh recently. Shown from left to right are Project representa­ tives Mark Lehman, Bishop Hoban High School： Pati Watlavage. Coughlin： Dexter McGahee. GAR： MaryAnn McDamelsS West Side VoTech. and Sheldon Williams. GAR. Fifty members of Wilkes College's Project Upward Bound returned to the valley over 600- participants from col­ Coughlin: Claire LaBarre,leges in three states. The Wilkes College Project Tunkhannock, and Wayne walked off with trophies in Douglas. Gatehouse. swimming and tennis, and Project Upward Bound, a won an ovation when it's name Federally-funded was …called 一 as winner of c' the sponsored by WHkes College,: coveted good sportsmanship is designed to assist area high , trophy. .', school students in developing ； Spearheading the Project's the- skills and motivation nec-， winning efforts in the table - *'" essarj/ for " success in college ' tennis tourney, were Dan Bro- or otliier post-graduate educady, Dallas High School and tlon. �graduation banquet held the % final'^night «nar night for all ail parBaiuti] gave ticipants. E --------（盾**, 。the ~ farewell speech appropriateiv <enough, "Friends." One of hisJ own new-found fnends — played an arrangement :r—“ •" of the Elton John n ...nit bv the same “me and^accOj Erding to Balu"There wa>i"t r a dry eye in the place」" Un Area Student Gets : Inside Look at D.C. He shook hands with a troubled Henry Kissinger the day ssination and then toured the con" assassination after King Faisal's :e Agency's headquarters. A ranktrov troversial CentralInteiligence 」 or from a foreign land? No—he is ing diplomat? -一 An ambassadoi ,a Danny Salmis, - resident .. Project …iber of Proje 一 memi Exeter.•. a _____ dreamed possible/* id att Wilkes Col~ Upward Bounc students The week included tours, legs, and 一 one2 of 370 -------not only of the CIA but also — i reM 二 participate in a invited to par of the Senate, White House Presidential _ Classro cent '' ―:J* and other government buildWashington, annually ' ―一 ' held c ings and monuments of i D. C. briefings by Senators and 'con3a!u^s is bubbling about gressional aides, and seminars experience— d■ '-一 is一—it in the State Department. Hay weil —be —because -----------Teamed learned more about what with "We carried notebooks with goas on down there than I us everywhere we went and werepermitted ------p to —ask only mwinn at each f»nch hriefina.'1 one question 甘算， .. Balutis, who hope -?es-someday , to become- aa . State statu:Trooper, Ire-----brought home «nth =m more him m 。— fc memories … .一 and a full fu .. ad------ of »iew v"'friends. He ___ ; look it with：him. too, a re>rought lewed pride i=；,、 country. ㈱ "We can't give rs up and just w good men say■ there aren't ai any 7 he ob­ in our our government.' government," …-" ____ I J .I :have served. "«T toa: learned that do' to do something about our government. just can't wait Xuvciiiiiicui.. ii L-t for — everybody — —7 else ~ — -o it to do ' We all - -----------have to help to see :: that the governnten t is run ran for ：ntrybody, not .just for a select ����Wilkes program prepares high-school students for college This snumer. 55 ares high school snsiecis are experiscccs W coUege coli^e life fcr the Grsi Gnt Se toe through p3£ticir°g:: : Wilkes Ccilege Upward Bound Prcgrara.伞 I. 雨砂汹一 isierss cn cunpts srd attend academic sr! … ； smeni： progre:^, prcigrsnK, «ard classes, study labs, volunteer placemen ;sessiots. c«xseiij^sessicts. Designedi ts 1- rfcr -----"— Upi ------is pepare studer students ccllece. srd5 °~ g渲 ,— —cf, a -— cfsabiscts, inchsS^ aHo^s explora tig wide rrange _•------,----------------—art. sciace. ralh. theatre, lilerature, a=d phclo?F3p>：.. A volctser piaceraecl prcgran is also availaNe. prm软 wark expfr：专 iocal pcbUc and private enterpnses. ': ' ' said 90 percent cl ihs st^irnls sre cr^vlicd in the placement program which :七 u/Mca two ven' important goals. "First, beccoe auare of career goals, and scwndly, they vc：unteefwwk.,,Grahatnstat«l. Tl'.s 上占寸 <;< lbs academic classes ccnsists of seven local tigh sc^x-1 te;ch»rs. Ths special j1 'interest classes, such 甘 art. c-i'?. p^o 2nd theliterary !i -- ：-ognip!iy, ------------------magazine, .are tacghl by three \Vukes Wilkes personnel and a local poet who「，will be writer-in-residencc at West Chester University this (all. services arc provided at no cost to the students, wno live in Miner HaU, located on the Franklin Street side of the Y.M.C.A. IMeals are provided by the College at the Picker*ing ingDi — Dining 1Mali. __ A trained r» tr_…. residential staff helps students adjust to the new college — ”—-:er environment. Hie permanent staff, consisting of the director.-. coordinator, and counselor, are on campus all day U.IWIVI and an;available : ■~J are at all times if needed by the residential staff. A It Wilkes student attends Presidential Classroom Students take writing course _ WEkej .. __________________ Shen f xsdees who ut cnM is K«xhii Cslleno. Coaxhlin： Soe Toiueh. ItU Wyc=i=t Vxlley Wesc KeUe Kliniu. TnnkhiftCc&ts ITjwd Bscsd -raist <»». Frsat F= = ~ ............. — Eddie Lxjiea. Mrjtrc B«rtex Maoee. cock: Bread* Brrei* Esposito. Pi nston： Janine Hyde, ViUi West xsd Mr». B*rb»r» Qoian. Ccethlia: Qnca Hsynh. Wywsisi V*S«y Wme Wroeiaj ryo®i=< ,----- _ V^Ury Jia Cray w4Bri»a dark. 3hiwpHsiw；K»=4- isstran*. fcafc Leilie Joaes, GAB; Mtseta Znoa. Tcsk- Mils> Sandn Sandra Gates, daughter <u o( Mr. and 5.,・s„v ，" Wilkes-Barre, .a Mrs. Leo Gtavagnoli, Grtvagnoli, kes College U| Upward Bound slu■ Wilk? Ally graduated from "A Pretdential Cluiroom (i Amen cans"a wett-long studyf of c. govmi a. vemmem held in Iheutioa'scapiUL Upward Bound is designed to help disadvinlaged high ithool iludenu prepare for ibout M » local hlilli cnllrxe. Each y”r, about icbool who •«*«/ m»y‘- not DOi have betn plinnin<itudenU to puriue a po»L zis. pMUecwvUry Klucilicipate in the pr program and evention, participate Miss Gates, i senior ttuliy go> on ：toc college. M: din High Sciiool. ScMd. >has been ani active at Coughlin ----------------Jpward prtlcipanl (or three ye»n in Upuar Bound al Wilka and plans to attend college in the fall. , ~ _ L 'Irom '" left, aree Anne Graham, Seated. 、一 \ Miu Gates; | Upward BBound director, ana Mia standing:I： nomas J. Thoma，，program counselor, and Linda Scappaticci, academ­ ic coordiniiw. ' Prrsiaential Classroom, a non-profit, nnn-prliun uun Mucilionil etiuciuonii orginlution, organmuon, ha» more hruuKht ir — ihan tt.ooo ~oubtindlnx a_"" »lu<)enls J...、—.，DC. —, bUk« iu.._. r Wuhington, Ineep----- —toi W "Oflinl96«. Uoflin 19 The who attend ire leaden in Th« itudents a school>1 and i community ortaniuticns, and 96 percenl hold gride point iversga pereor 岫r. dQ SEJ/U Wilkes College upward bound conducts graduation ceremony Nearly :3W family i Jlefl Uie tsenandrr ___ mends____ attende p _____ Ibe Wilkes i graoiution ......... 思粉 llpwardofeBound, held 11eg* ege Upward Bound. Z at the uic Dane Center. Upward Upwaru Bound asixls eligible high xhool students who are preparing for college. Wilkes hu bosM me federal pro­ gram since 1967. The graduates are, from left, first row： Cathy Conway, Joan Mn Davenport, uavenpon, Tina iina Hummel, 1, Judy 〜•一 Griver, Jenf—nuer Klimas. Munas. limas. Pietro netro Colella, voieua, &Uer Quing Ngu. Susan DuJksy. DawnGttsiPgcr. Second row: Edna Kelley. Sabriu Major, Pamela MangaoeUo. Sandra Gates. George Chester, Marilyn Biloxi. BJrtura Diioe K,— to. Mi 部躅53 ■Hurd rn*. sUnding: Thomas Tiwm»>, Program Counsrlnr; Jecaifer Clark. Kacui Abranu, Nancy Fwrmt, Vaneua Ustnck. 加h，n Bilk. J«nmfer Glue, Madftrn Mi'Elltilolt. MlJhiri Mrjj, Fmd Evannksy, Bnsn Jia»fs*icj. Midud Mjf•luii Plul Miiwni. aM Pn>a-jn Dm lor .Anss ，；gm CM 5 | J/ �希 ；E £ Wilkes Upward Bound Program Graduates 27 ' ■ -■* J：' <- ” ■•-- -= -' • -：：,-： rt?ire=c=3 c lae WJkss C£ege Upward Scj-^ Pr> P^=-E=tx•: friisM： u 3 specs： ue=y M A Dcnshy Didcssc Dsrte Ce=^r i~ K ?erf=i SJxwn are tfie grafluates f -----------------1 Up-.art Bound staif. left, St rew •-' Christine Rowlands, Sharon :ar are. 三:M. drj! Lew. Ik；. ......................... .. .................... ..... Hccy Evelana. Leigh Ann Miller. CaJes= Sisser. Phucca Tran. Lisa Ctoioh. Jean PouelL 'hucna' 史udents experience college 汗整袈透芸M蚤as藉0噩 — - A £r=±=ts " ' -— — -. =«= - Acaamk =spate spote The prCT3=i s E=aer the irse^s d Arne Grahi=_ a=ti 3 i==^3«i U> £9 宅严式 S^StiiS = 4:rs±s> ： Linda Scappttcci, S«xnd row: Lisda i Scappaticci, curriculum i ------ am counsel -lor; Mark L_ ,Cana Fran Zimmerman Zimmerman.^Juaniu ..._Watson, C Fran .•- -'aciuga. L M Holmes, Herbert Emus, DavidI kashuia, 1 < Grahan. treclcr. ■d rg： George Ceascr, Vi Gnu. David Chians. ! Hoyle, Mike Bama. Matt Majikcs. Matt Wall. c vi 部割Dtalng皿.Sh总%益n；：. by u« ~ diss «ic, in>m mt, Insoroctor, ud Bren看hsD注改％,NwitlcokeUja NiaUcoketXisa Sokontis, Sokontis, 整志临嵩g， Upward Bound students at Chamber Mie Mrs, Ccrajhilc:，tas<Jic，Lindt Sapp»tkci. cwdintse; Acte Graham, diftcior. »nd Tom Ibwaas. coccs«Iw. Students join Upward Bound Program WILKXS-BAJttt ■tuCesu Xroa u *rca •chocls were tiaiil iftleS — Up»*xtf Auotf Profima winces CoBegr Winces CcDrgr recently. .j. Upward _ Is — tfeslj 6eal£sX ：«>£!><ed youtii Uege. ——*-- tor ccUe^ —The -—follow — —以___ BUtop Hatan •— Joyce turtL MlctxJe Kcain.e'-' Ugayco tjxl JoHfi---------Caa^Ixlla — Kalhlcva G«jrt«M, Sax«!r> In CrmzewaU. Crourai Ereltc He­ drick. k. JefTrey JeHrcj Cr&kxw. I______ _________ E>ra> sun. Marta PUiella >txl ?ionbw« hwc»t Area — Stepbeu .. -------------- DeZrantx. Kvwc ,g JoMax!? MlthcUBMbop Of--------n McCZoe. Leslie — RoNn・ ._____ »«ge.________ ^4^711 >ver Area Ctristophrr TIo Smith. Huraver -J KokajrX1 — Katlbew Hanlon. _____ Rebecca F Angela &cc— Jenkins. Dxtilcl Kreitz^r. " Lau- Area — Lisa ra Ladd. !. ----------Eanr4-> Sou mA Tra- Jobcson acd Ar He KJJ/«nek. unkluonock Area — Vircy Gutter Z John &. ，Babcock. David Kln£ssn FiDc:—Marla Barliter GryenJob ----------Mlcbacl Sbc/ler. Wyoming uuzwakL .Jeanl; ey We«t — Ma<y Ann tsoruux. i Lann ____ .___ Lake- V*lley cowskl. rwc JUnee Gerlach. — iU. " -Dcnrui Scali. Ury- Bobko»»i. '•' — Ar Angela Mwai Uicblc Kk»ke. EUhst Alto*, b di. fUdlac n»au:r H* rs Brenner. H*rtl 11 Bro®id KUa- Ka, Dawn MJkliGh. x De DeSrah f»M ： brriy Cojtml. U Lori Kochsr-ikJ o. Tu«a Nfu. Tbonu*. erri and Uu T?^ — ,nd Jobn Utter _ H s ■ ■gi ■II w be Lp»art] ut test wndesu tdcined u> lie -一 Ina kJt. Boc=d Prs>sn=i with tdai&otmcn, fn S«/id, =:ri ?；=> MuaMo. CAR; £“~ Gairt. p Kabul, tat C&3£hlin: MarUpi BaJoxz. Bis bop 1 | �号 z? 多 =D BU ns <l d E 主折 Dg,s 』 By SUSSN SNYYER________________ Tees Leader Sw" Writer WILKES-BARRE — A Wilkes Col­ lege program designed to prepare high school students for higher edu­ cation recently was named one of the top four in the countryThe college's Upward Bound" program is one of 424 across the nation reviewed by the National Council of Educational Opportunity Associations- It was lauded for its makeup, college officials said. Upward Bound helps 1 Oth-. 11thand 12th-grade students, whose par­ ents didn't go to college, prepare for higher education. ■'They were looking for practical applications of theory- that can easily be (ransferred and duplicated In oth­ er programs around the country." ■ said Wilkes College Upward Bound Counselor Tom Thomas, who devel­ oped the program. The Wilkes program is run so efficlenUy that it can serve 125 stu­ dents, 50 more than the government says should be helped with the funds It provides. Thomas said. "Well. I guess everyone Just works a little harder." Thomas said.' plaining the school's efficiency. fyAnd the college sticks Lo identify ing academic fields available and 一 txjosllng self-esteem on the sophomore level. Guidance and support services, which are more expensive .to provide, aren't introduced until the junior and senior years. Wilkes" program will be published in a small booklet and presented at two national training sessions on how lo deliver Upward Bound pro- 卜 86L Program at Wilkes among best in America 8 P 3 UI 8 E U TIMES LEADER,SUSAN SNYDER PROGRAM GAINS NATIONAL VISIBILITY Thomas, Upv/ard Bound counselor at Wikes grams. Thomas said. To earn the recognition, he sub­ mitted the program to the council last year and learned a few months ago that it was chosen. College officials recently an­ nounced the victory when Wilkes celebrated the program's 20th anni­ versary. Students are screened for the pro­ gram based on need according to their family Income, he said. “If they can nol afford a college education on their own, they should apply." he encouraged. Wilkes accepts students from Lu­ zerne and Wyoming counties. In " ' the proftrarn, instructors Instructors help by teaching about financial aid, re- Tom instructs a class at the college. The program has been College. ' ranked among the top four of its kind in the nation. viewing what universities are avail­ able and discussing career opportu­ nities. One feature is a computer system called ,Pennsylvania College :d 「 to 'help Search." which Is designed students select colleges In the state which match their characteristics. ,'Statistics show that children per­ form belter when they are wellsaid. "We rounded Individuals." do everything we can to help . the children get Into college. "It's very possible lor them with hard work. But that (hard work) Is one thing, I guess, we can't do for them." Academics, social development and setting life goal are stressed In the program. The course is held once a week from September to May, and stu­ dents spend six weeks in the Wilkes College dormitories in the summer to experience life at a higher-education Institution, he said. Anne Graham, director of Upward Bound, praised Thomas for the inno­ vative program. "Since 1982, Tom has diligently constructed and refined a compre­ hensive Career Counseling Model that is designed to be developmental and individualized fn theory and In. method of services." she said. "It Is a credit to his energy and creativlty that the model was chosen as one of of Ithe best in in the nation." he best �Lupico is named recipient of state recognition award WILKES-SAHRE — Edward Lupico, a freshman biology major at i Wilkes Col- J lege. named redpieat of Lxw Pennsylvania Association of Educatio­ ns Opportuni切 Program Personnel (P AEOPP) Special Recognition EDWARD LUPICO A^raxd. He T?as also present with a certificate of achievement by the student government of Wilkes Upward Bound. Lupico attended Wilkes Up■ward. Bound, which provides high school students with aca- demic skills and training necessary to succeed in coUege, as a student at E.L. Meyers High School. He graduated first in his class at Meyers last spring and was accepted into ,一— — ----Wilkes and awarded a Wilkes Trustees Scholarship. The trustees scholarship is a full-tuition, ■ … renewable award, given on the basis of perfonnaxLce in high school, excellence in the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and prom­ Edward Lupico, freshman biology major at Wilkes CoDege, ise for continued success. has been named a recipient of the Pennsylvania Association 卜; of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel (PAEOPP)' He is enrolled in his second semester of study at the col­ Special Recognition Award. In addition to receiving the '； state award, Lupico was presented with a Certificate of f lege, majoring in biology, and Achievement by the Student Government of Wilkes Upward plans to pursue a degree in Bound at ceremonies held in his honor. medicine. He remains active iii the Upward Bound program as Seated, from left, are Lupico, accepting theCertificate _________ of ■ Achievement a tutor of science. ziuuicvciuciii. Achievement from iiuui Angela /uigcid Mazaika, luarxiiKd, president presiueiii of ui the me Upup­ ward Bound Student Government and a senior at Wyoming Valley West; standing: Anne Graham, director of Upv/ard, Bound at Wilkes. rtvi-ui uuig to nis. j^ume was ' According Ms. uidiidiu, Graham, "Eddie one of eight students siatcoidc statewide 匕 to receive this year's year'sPAEOPP _______________ 土右 award. He .was chosen because he demonstrated a fine academic rec­ ord, persistence, and a capacity to succeed. The Upward Bound Student Government presented Eddie with this cer­ tificate because he serves as an example of what a student can achieve. He worked £' '' '' * at attaining the goals of a successful Boundpgradual ----------Upward r------------—jate-entering college, develop­ ing his talent, and attaining personal growth." Lupico attended Wilkes Upward Bound, which provides high school students with academic skills and training nec­ essary to succeed in college, as a student at E.L. Meyers High School. Upon graduating first in his class at Meyers last spring, he was accepted into Wilkes and named as a recipient of a Wilkes Trustees Scholarship. The Trustees Scholarship is a full-tuition, renewable award, given on the basis of performance in high school,' excellence in the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and pro ! mise for continued success. Lupico)is currently enrolled in his seconc second semester of study at IWilkes, ___ , __ 广._____ .__ f_____ ninjanryi in biol嘿〜 y顼 nd phi - »ns to punoe a difjrw in mMljcine He 时以 active in the Upward Bound program as a tutor in science �25 I 三 C zgsv o o e- 一 kes’ Barre- Pa w- Wilkes Upward Bound Program notes 20th year v；ard Bound at Wilkes College." , . .♦ . AmZ f Grsham, director ofr .tthe Wilkes program, offered welcoming remarks. Academic coorin? dmator Linda Scappatini recogdzed the program's faculty and uc&c —K” Olcra sci：；ncfo； farSiQi teacher CXc Sharon Sklanej” The ceremonies featured "X presenled the me二age from the 7n^u-e <o Tv.enty Years of Up- 1浇心Other irieakens included ":es College Ujrz-ard Eoind mgr本 cel^rated its 23th year gj providing area high school stu­ dents with college 二一-二__: skills a! ite recent grsduslion terenor.1^ fcr ±e Class of 1987. Angela Mazalaika, president of Becky Jenkins, Ann Nguyen, Anne H«r flnv/lnc SnnHra Upward Bound c,.-AcrU student rtmrnwngovern- Viltrnnalr Kilyanek, Vi Kathy Gaydos, Sandra Groszewski,, Maria Baranowski,. r ------- , re-------------men.,, Christopher Zukoski, turning 1986 Upward Bound gradLisa Thomas and Elaine Altoe. t±---2 uate, and Thomas J. Thomas, pro­ Second row: Lisa Alaimo, John gram counselor. ~ . MemberS Members Ofof 比〜 the 1987 Class, -一 first Weida, John Mager, Lori Kochan■ " Folmar, ski, Michele Kondracki, Jo Marie row, from left, are Julie nr；，hc1c”c"c Flahhic PnHrinnri Angela Scocozzo, Brette Hedrick, Mithelavage, Debbie Paltnnen, TT—13—』 Donna Scull, Cathy Troy, Marti Brogan and Kim Goyne." Third row: Maria Pizzella, Jen­ nifer Gruenloh, Malt Hanlon. Alary Ann Bobkowski, Dawn Miklich： Danny Kreitzer, Ron Cupil, Karen Liebrnan, Jc^eph Zukobki, Kathy Wiemusz, Angie Mazaika. I �Stydoots eligible for Upward Bound program m may be fallmg from tober 14, GAR.; and October 15, 浮 」 the trees, but the student actinties Meyers and Bishop O'Reilley. If ot^ haven't been failing at all would like to Imow more about Upward Bound program, see T 丘前 students! your-二 guidance counselor, 函1 ---------elor, ororcall October is recruiting month for 4Si^L367 Upward in Bound office Half at 824J ViTkes, Collie. Sturdevant g Upward _ S 弓 Ths Upward Bcmd staff win be the Wilkes College campus in n _ ...................... high Wilk^-Barre. p losing_ Mr any interested 』 Sd«*nl ______________ school srmfM sophomcr^ who are eligible to take^part in this very special program. Upwani Bound is a fed­ eral program s=t up to assist stud 尊乓s, frcm Snandally eligible d familis io succeed in tidi school .ard go on to callege. Some of Up-2 ^srd Bounds services include ac£ -srdBcuzds , Hdsmie tSicruig. career explore8 皿，pssansl pe^s221-dzvel'SpiiienL d=v=i2pzi£DL col= l^e selKtiCT process, preparation M fcr the SAT.'s： Qu-canpus expec nsiee and 行日北荐 E infcnnatiGx o o > Upward Boisd will be goisg to the « different schools in cur area u recrWtiEg ±e 1 同 high school e _ studerts. TEs recruiting schedule _ is as folloifs: October _____ 8, ___ q Bishop o Hsban and Tunkhannock; urkhannock; October 9, Pittston and Cousin; October 13, Nanticoke and Northwest; Oc- 工 Northwest Area is holding„ a sweatshirt sale to support some of the clubs and organizations tions in the school. e™. The sweatshirts • , , ■ 3 will win arrive in time for Christmas, so the shirts would be an excellent gift. The sweatshirts sweatshirts sell sell for for $20 $20 ifif hooded, hooded, and $15 for crew neck shirts. They vnfl GH have have the the Ranger Ranger mascott mascott on on the £ront,with the words "Northwet Rangers" in blue with gold octline, and the word "Rangers" d% the sleeve in blue. Anyone vashing to purchase a sweatshirt, can see any student of Northwest High School. Your support will be greatly appreciated, o The Hanover Area Hawkeyes hcsEecoming w^kend was cele- Tommorow is "Color Day" at Meyers. There will be a pep rally to get psyched up for the homecoming game against Cough­ lin. Saturday night will be the grand finale to Spirit Week, with ! the Homecoming Semi-Formal. High school beat Have fun, Mohawks! Students of Mr. Al Johnson's history class and Mr. Tony Rutchowskis's photography class at I Meyers High School went on a field ' brated in grand style. The for the upcoming year. This years trip last Thursday. The students \ weekend was kicked off on Thurs- officers are: president, Glen departed from Meyers at 8:00 that day, with a bonfire and dance. Pascoe; vice president. Bob .morning and head曷 for LanSaturdayay night, 〜:,the Hawkej eyes Hawkins; secretary, Debbie Po- caster. While in Lancaster, they defeai def eatted 二 " ，… 3 …& … 」一treasurer, , Kate Toole. Good visited the Strausburg Railroad GAI GAR during tthe junis; homecoming game. The highlight luck to all! and toured the facilities. From i ofofthe /…丫〜 …一…Lancaster, they，… stopped at Intertheweek weekwas wasthe theselection selectionofofthe the homecoming queen and her court. This week,Meyers High School course, for 3, for abrief briefvisit. visit. The The trip Candidatess were Kristin Kocher, oteerved their homecoming activ- provedd to be both educational and Luann Falillon, Tracey「 Zukoski, ities. Spirit week v/as ki(±ed off enjoyable. Amy Aftevich, vich, Debbie 1Demchak, Monday with “Clash Day", folJuznn Mice Amy Swan and Allison Swan. Miss Hiss Inwpd lowed hv by ''Twin "Twin Dnv'' Day" and Thafs the news,folks! If you Thats Zukoski was selected as the "Dress-Up Day", Tuesday and have any news or items of inter盛t homecoming queen and was Wednesday. Today is "50's Day" that you would like to appear next escorted by Bob Hawkins, senior in Mohawk land. There will be a week, drop us a line at: The Citi；cfh* at C*nn aiact oin Avnv_n f P..11 M VU1UC, _________ bonfire *cn tonight 6:00 a* at IVTinAi* Minor 7anc' zens, V Voice, c/o U/U Amy n*〜 Paul, 75 N. class vice-president. {omecoming king Washington St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa., The Hanover Area Senior Class Park. Both ttie He recently elected their class officers and queen will be announced there. 18711. Have a great week! �Area students; accepted The Upward Bound program at Wilkes College recently accepted 52 new area students --•the —*一 、begin 1988 spring :term. …一 ~ These f sopho-' mores from 13 area high schools join the 70 currently enrolled students who are high school juniors and seniors. The Upward Bound program, es­ tablished at Wilkes in 1967, he]ps el­ igible high school students prepare for college. Academic classes, guidance, motivational activities, 'iieS, transitional seminars, tutoring and residential experience combine to provide a well-rounded preparaton for higher education. For the third year in a row, Up­ ward Bound at Wilkes has duced the recipient of "Achiever's Award," signifying statewide recognition. Uyen-AnhNguyen, a 1987 graduate, received the citation from the Pennsylvania Association of Educational Oppor­ tunity Programs and is now contin­ uing her education at Wilkes as a Trustee Scholar. The 1985 recipi­ ent, Robin Balia, is continuing her education at Muhlenburj College and Eddie Lupico, tneJ ivua 1986 Achievement Award winner, is also a Trustee Scholar at Wilkes. Students from Tunkhannock Area High School chosen for the program include Toni Fassett, Jen­ nifer Mazur, Kelly McClain, Ron Robinson, Kristen Valdez and Jen­ nifer Ventrella. ���3 ，lc=-zens・ Per vo clpw = k e s lma rr lp 二 Monday- Augus I' 988 Wilkes College Upward Bound program holds commencement experience provide a well-rounded Wilkes Collie Upward Bound program recently idential hJd' higher tor higher mgnereaucaaoiL the 、 Darte preparation (educatioiL 一"。commencement ceremonies c ' at'" ' on for ters werer-p* program alumni: Center. Featured speakers _ ______ ___ aiuuUU. Father John Lambert, *68; '68 Jeamne Bolinski, *82; '* Donna Chajko, *81; Deboi )rah Paltrineri, >87 一；， and Darlene Barbario-Payne, *80. . vice Dr. George W. Waldner, Wilkes College president of academic affairs,brought greetings .ygvaxMl. from the campus. Upward Bound, establishd in 1967 at Wilkes, 冬— • * prepare for colheljs eligible hi迅 s(±ool students Ixa AnoHamin nlneeae mnKmHnnol lege. classes,, wguidance, „ . Academic J, motivational activities, transitional seminars, tutoring and res- Graduates,lUol firstruw, row,uuui from uraaUaLcOf left: Teresa Davis, Diane Duffy, Joseph Flynn, Jdm Gibtxm, Trudi Harvey and Bradley Hoyt; second row: Gary c 一一 ， 一 " 一 ■_= cj Monka, Paula Moratori, Phan 迥 Ngu,，Donna Prebish, Cheryl Simon, Eric Smithi and U Melissa Summa; c ---- a； third third row: row: Cathy Cathy Culp, Culp, George — — Brtigan, August Baloga, Doreen Miklidi, Anita Zurimki, Zurinski, Anthony Yu, Richard Yencha and Timothy th row: John LaveUe; fourtii Jdm Bolesta, Joanne Miller, Daflipl Mdlo, MdlO, Ry 30 JSCkSOU, Ryan Jackson, HlIU Huu Ht^nh, T-«* Le Tran Tran, Daniel C Cheryl Swainbank and Michael Kwaslmik. �Wilkes nursing student wins award Le Cam Tran, a first-year nurs­ ing student at Wilkes College, has been named recipient of the Penn­ sylvania Association of Educa­ tional Opportunity Program Per­ sonnel Achiever's Award. From left are Paul Farber, Upward Bound Student Government presi­ dent, presenting the award to Ms. Tran, and Anne A. Graham, Up­ ward Bound director. A 1989 graduate of GAR High School, Ms. Tran participated in the Wilkes College Upward Bound Program for three years. The award recognizes her outstanding effort, participation and achievement. This is the fourth secutive year that an Upward , Bound student from Wilkes College has been named for the statewide Personnel Achievcer's Award. ���43 students in Upward Bound program Forty three students from school districts ending six throughout the Wyoming Valley are spending -」 >vunJ proweeks of their summer in the Upward Bound gram at Wilkes College. The high school students spend their mornings in class preparing for their next year of high school. The aflernoons are spent participating in various activities including, career placement, extra­ curricular classes such as art and drama, and personal development discussions. The intensive six-week program gives the stu­ dents a chance to grow academically, socially, and personally. ' Upward Bound is a program that gives young people an opportunity to succeed in high school and prepare for college. The program, funded by the .U.S. Department of Education, has been al Wilkes College since 19G7. First row, from the left, are Brenda Zurinski, Phuong Ngu, Jennifer Ventrella, Matt Mros, Paul Farber, Mario Maffei, Mike Jabloski, Bill Specht and Lisa Madden; second row, Tom Cosloskey, Bill Jones, Dan Trotta, Bill McCabe, Lyann Glowacki, Jim Gillespie, Krisann Jackson, Ruth Ann O'Don­ nell; third row, Everal Eaton, Liza Letli, Shannon Hrobak, Rebecca Stark, Tony Gruenloh, Eric Armusik, Tim Croughn and Viet Hung Huynh; fourth row, Christine Okrasinski, Michele Fine, Sara Malkerenes, Rachael Toney, Peter Nguyen. Nguyen, Viet Bao Huynh, Sharon Weida and Karen Young； fifth row,.膈. Alary Dempsey, 一. Kim Kalinas. Lisa Rornashko, Mary Jean Baird, Patti Mumuv. Monroe. A Amy 'in Bail u, riiiii mV Zukoski, Lori Parry. 1 Tara “,..… Hill. ；：，.Paul Drazba and Dcnjse Miklich. �Teievlslon crcir from Pittsburgh li 1 students in the Upwa 'program al Wilkes rucS … Colle Invohctl are from 心“ Michael u Jablontki jauionnki;： momas Thomas Thomas.i. " ----- •-- Upward Counselor Mlth Uound;I'nul ' Farber: Kim Kall. s'r Alloe. Wilkes --‘xal undentrltrr tor P,1I 20M. -- Lett: F Daniels, ol Pent t "Going Places, 2000. 笋， 许 s 一心 F Wilkes-Barre - Students from the Upward Bound pprogram at Wilkes College are part of n •Pwirtfl tftlAtHclnn statewide television show entitled "Going Places： Your 】r .Guide to College." The show —produced t of a series of shows 一 ccalled '•Pennsylvania 2000 '' Each show deal d划 with with aa ccertain issue, the,e first deals with education. educ 4 'Guide to jeation. "Going PlacesPlaces: Yc ege" airs state the "nsylvr_:" m ' shown on ----- - Nov. 1, at 9 p.m. ■'The main r. ■,The thrust of the show show is is to encourage thigh school students to go on> to some form of post-secondary ------ J-ry education," -. -------- - said 13 the y show's Associ '-—ciate Producer Ellie Levine. '—:- She 1 added. "We looked around the t state for programs which focus on young people and 'higher … education. The program at Wilkes f was something we wanted tto -look at and talk about" The 一show will mil include a toll-free number --which viewers can call for imore information, and vail packets of-'information * will be sent statewide de ,to ~ guidance counselorss and school officials to share the stor about post-secondary opportunities ties in in. Pennsyh Pennsylvania. “"The The greatest benefit for - this show is „ 眼u -atential, not only when it's shown, ' I. but also after it airs," said Levine. _ schools, ................... ““=Wilke5 my 18 both high school and ccollege, Ui across the state visited by the television crew. The uiiiers others in this area include the Monroe oe County Vocatii Vocational "eci Technical School, and Cou^ilin f ' ~ ' suuui ui nuRta-ourre. j I驱h School in Wilkes-Baire. The segments» shot across the state;are ; only , part of the program, f The----show high ~ idance counselors, *" jvill * indude colleg. ege finandal aid officers, and(admission officers. This show tewide-watch for it on Wednc ''lesday, Nov. 1 at 9:00 p.m. 翱黯V置部器%既碧盐牒断雄哄加炒响脸*皿 WVIA GUIDE NOVEMBER 89 �23 graduated from Upward Bound Attorney Ann H. Lokuta, inset, a member of the 1970 class of Upward Bound, returned Wednesday night to deliver the commencement address as 23 students were graduated during ceremonies at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center on the Wilkes Col­ lege campus. Lokuta's address highlighted the program, which opened with greetings from Dr. George Waldner, vice president of academic affairs al Wilkes, and a welcome by Matthew Gruenloh, one of the gradu­ ates. Other class members who addressed the gather­ ing were: Paul Farber, who presented the recogni­ tion of Peter Valania, an educator at Northwest lion area nign scnooj; rnan-ann ixguyen. Area High School; Phan-Anh Nguyen, who presented the recognition of faculty, and Lisa Madden, who delivered the message to the fami­ lies. Lori Saunders was named recipient of the Eugene L. Hammer Student of the Year Award in recognition of her outstanding participation and commitment. The award is presented to the stu­ dent who has used the opportunities available at Upward Bound and has grown in both academics and in personal development and who has exemplified the qualities that the program tries to foster: effort, excellence and enthusiasm. The award is named in honor of Dr. Hammer, who wrote the first Upward Bound grant in 1967, and served as its director during the program's for­ mative years. ��6 CO6 -1 Wi/kes part of statewide TV show °l Jaqo ol o -Aep n l sl m a J 、 3 nl mls a ^ M 8 O A -suazn o - Upward Bound Program taped for Tennsylvania 2000’ on to some form of Students from the Upward Bound program at high school students to Wilkes College are part of a statewide public tele- post-secondary education," states Ellie Levine, the vieinn Gnina Plarpcthe vision chg show onfifipd entiUed u"Going Places: Ynnr Your Guide to show's show§ associate Droducer. prodiKer. **We ；We looked around around^the state for programs which f-focus — on young people College." The show, produced by WQED-TV in Pittsburgh, and higher education. The program at Wilkes, was of a series of shows called something we wanted to look at and talk about. is ppart ___________________ ... "Pennsylvania , w山 include a toll-free number \which AA " Each Ranh show chnw will deal dpal with a certain pertain issue — The show will 2000." viewers ，call for more information, and packets the first, with education. “Going Places: Your Guide to College" airs of informattion will be sent statewide to guidance statewide on the Pennsylvania Public Television counselors and school officials to share the story ^t^-orL It Vi? ti^hown "on ^IA-Tv" 'channel about post-secon(^ry opportunities that are available 44, Wednesday, Nov. 1, at 9 p.m. '' in °Pennsylvania. 一’ The Upward Bound r* program at Wilkes, A television rt icicvuiuil ui crew cw 11 from um mtsuLugu Pittsburgh taped 9^3 uiua area “早“…— -o------------------- , in being ■< students in the Upward Bound Program at Wilkes, since 1967, is funded by the U.S. Department of These Those ^nvoi\'e<f involved, rfrom left: Tony Yu, MichaelMichael' Education. It is a progam p*二二 which gives young peof to succeed in high school and Jablonski, Thomas Thomas, pie an opportunityy to^succeed in^high JlUlIldS, counselor with Upprepare for college. school districts ward Bound; Paul Farber, Kim Kalinas 心：.…and —-— 11 …Students c，4"4"",£' from —5, in several area counties spend part of their time at Elaine Altoe. "The main thrust of the show is to encourage Wilkes preparing fortheir next year of high school. �Wilkes ParP Of Statewide Television Show Students from the Upward Bound not only when it's shown,i, but also program Wilkea College Coll% are 一 part 丈 rogram at Wilkes of after it airs," said Levinc. a statewide show entitled '* television ' e"' Wilkea , is of one tho 18 schools, :%oing J Places: Your Guide to Col- both high school and" colk 。-, across _ __ 'lege, 拍cm "Tl show produced by WQED- the state visited by thee telt lege."The television ' TV in Pittsburgh, is part of a series j crew. The others in this area include zf shows (of 二-a called "Pennsylvania the Monroe County Vocational nnnn " Each 2000." e-l show -l — will —ill deal with vrith a：: Technical School, and Coughlin High certain issue, the first deals with' School in Wilkes-Barre. The __i—4i— “ c-rg pieces: ,,education. "Going Places: Your; Your - segr jgments shot across the state are Guide to Collegen aira statewide on c_,| onlj Jy part of the program. The show the Pennsylvania Public Fl*. *2: Television TW j will •" also include a panel discussion Network, and will be shown on' c moderated _二…：一* by Faith Daniels Danielsof ofCBS CBS AW IA TV, Channel 44, Wednesday,, News. The panel will include high Nov. bv. 1 at 9 p.in. p.i '• school guidance counselors, coll( college ial aid officers, and‘' admissi ，•sion ， tl 'The main thrust of the show is to ' Hnandal ；encourage high school students to go. officers. on to some form of postsecondary . 'The Upward Bound Program at education," said the show's： Wilkes College is honored and pleasAssociate Producer Ellie Levine. She cdJ to 'be part pt of this worthwhile -aded "we . looked around the state for statewide effort,' 一二。said Anne programs which focus in on young Graham, who directs'the program at ,people and higher education. 〜 The pro ­ ' Wilkes. gram at Wilkes was something we Upward Bound is a program which wanted to look at and f_n1k talk nhntit. about."'' b gives ,„young ….o 广十 people ancr opportunity_ to The show will include a toll-free succeed in Wgh school and prepare number which viewers can call '二'二 __二_ c. . . from ‘ ■ , Students school for college. more information, and packets of in- districts several area counties formation will be sent statewide to spend part <of their time at Wilkes guidance counselors and school of­ preparing for fc. their next year of high .a Upward Bound program ficials to share are the story about i school. The Lr College is funded by postsecondary opportunities in Penn­ at Wilkes CoUc sylvania. 'The 5 greatest benefit for U.S. lent. of U.3. Departme 一 Education, thia show is in its outreach potential, has tbeen at Wilkes since 1OC7 1967. �邮Gdho临[Fom® Michele Fine, daughter of David and Joanna Fine of South Sheridan Street on Wilkes-Barre recently at­ tended The National Student Leadership Congress in Washington 「 D.C. 八 reprer the T,sei wi program a t Wilkes Univer­ sity. One-hundred fifteen students from Upward Bound programs ' FINE across the coun­ try were selected for the program ' drawn which combined elements ... from model student leadership train­ ing activities and national「 --、'」 public policy seminars. The emphasis of the student congress was on *leadership ' and student participation in decision making affecting federal policy and national priorities. "We nominated Michele because she is confident, well-spoken spoken and an academically strong student ' who 一 TOnresents our program very well," repre scud Anne Graham. Director of Up­ said ward Bound at Wilkes University. The Meyers High High -------School--------senior proram andwas impressed with .一二 the 二一尸 、 came away from the meeting _______ v____________ _ng vwith ,----------v/hich lessons j will benefit her in the future. "They taught -__匕上 us "how to be a leader that gets things done and one that people can really count on,"said Michele. The highDght b-hght of the Washington trip for this 16-year 16«year old student was a private half-hour meeting with , Kanjorski (D) " ssman Paul Kanjorsld i Congress 11th Dis. )istrict. That meeting d is 一- the 一… part of the trip Michele will '盟招漓":' 「mJ remember for a long time. "I wag 、 very impressed with his openness , and willhigness to take the time to talk with me. He was very nice and we had a wonderful conversation." She also enjoyr'ed ” meetings with aides to U.S. Sent aators John Heinz and Arlen Specter as part of tho five day program. Upward Bour )und is □ progrc ram which gives young fpeople the opportunity op[ to succeed in high school Svh a»u r••代 for college. It is funded by prepare the U.S J.S. Department of Education and has been at Wilkes since 1967. --- - 1 X* �S Citizens' Voic《 Wilkes Upward Bound student at National Leadership Congress ^J\Iidiele^Fine, at left, daughter of David and Joanna Fine, South Sheridan Street, Wilkes-Barre, recently attended The National Student Leadership Congress in Washington, DC, representing the Upward n* Wilbaca» right : ™。 ward Rmind Bound nrnarom program at Wilkes University. At is Anne Wilke congratulating „ Graham, director of Upward Bound at Wilkes, Miss Fine on her participation in the five-day event. 〜 Upward Bound is a program which gives young people the oppor­ tunity to succeed in high school and to prepare for college or uni uni-­ versity. It is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and has been at Wilkes since 1967. "We nominated Michele because she is confident, well-spoken and an academically strong student who represents our program very we】】,'' commented Ms. Graham. The Elmer L. Meyers High School senior was impressed with the nrnomtn mp away mvau from frctn tha T SOSSiCMS program Jind and pp came the Leadership sessions With with less* lessons she feels will benefit her in the future. "They *'They taught us how to be a leader that gets things done and one that people can really count on," said Michele. A highlight of the Washington trip was a private half-four meeting wi th Congressman Paul Kanjorski(D-llth District). "I .was very impressed with his openess and willingness to take the time to talk with me," said Michele. "He was very nice and we hada wonderful conversation." Michele also enjoyed meetings with aides to U.S. Senators John Heinz and Arlen Specter as part of the five-day long program. �Upward Bound program featured | in Public Teievision Television series ' according to Ann Graham, program | iiiri'r*lnr ：il Will-fc director at Wilkes. Th The” WilV.'c. Wilkes •| Upward Bound program, which is in its iwcniy-sccond year, is for local high school students. Tlie program helps tliem prepare for lheir future education. Graham slated that in a recent study. Pennsylvania was ranked foriy-scvenih out of the fifty states in lhe percentage of students attending college. The show, which on all public iclcvision netwill works in lhe state, is one effort io push high school students io continue lheir education, Eventually, die show will be distribuled to various high schools in lhe state on video for furtlier use. | | I I ! ! | ( | I I J ； g g Q I Graliam hopes lhe segment will "inform as well as motivate high school students to go to college." Wilkes is one of 18 schools which will be on lhe "Pennsylvania 2000" segment Eric Smith, a sophomore who participated in lhe program, said, oaiu, ••Wilkes has iiua one unt of ui the best Upward Bound programs in the stale." § g g g g g I 83 | g CBS News correspondent Faith Daniels will moderate a panel discussion on the show, which will include representatives from college admissions offices and high school guidance counselors. Viewers will be able to call a toll-free number for further information From left to right: Tony Yu; Michael Jablonski； Thomas about lhe opportunities of a college Thomas, Upward Bound counselor; Paul Farber; Kim Kalinas; education. and Elaine AHoe. | | | B B I g | ] 0 • by Becky Steinberger Beacon Staff Writer WILKES-BARRE — A Pitts­ burgh based public television sta­ tion, WQED-TV, was recently on llie Wilkes campus to film Uie first in a series of shows entitled ''Penn­ sylvania 2000." The Pennsylvania Public Television Network will air ."Going Places: Your Guide io College,*' on November 1 at 9:00 p.m. The show will feature siudcnts from Wilkes' Upward Bound pro­ gram. Students who participated in the filming include Kim Kalinas, Michael Jablonski, Tony Yu, Mishcl Kondracki, Ann Ngyeyn, Elaine Alpal, Eric Smith. Upward Bound was designed "to encourage high school students to go college," �1 Zens- V O since 1967. O Ms. Killian receive a Bachelor of P Arts degree from Wilkes in 1979 and a Masters in Public Administration from Marywood College in 1982. She is currently pursui graduate studies in Psychology at Marywood. Most recently, Ms. Killian served' as outreach coordinator with the Domestic Violence Service Center. She also has extensive experience in educational opportunity programs in the community. In addition she has served as an adjunct instructor at Marywood College and College Misericordia. In the community, Ms. Killian serves on the Advisory Board of Single Parents and Homemaker Program at Luzerne County Community College, the Board of Directors, Domestic Violence Ser­ vice Center, and is the president of the Board of Directors at the Wyoming Valley Montessori School. w=kes,Barre. pa. Monday- December 18'989 Barbara A. Q.-Killian of Mountaintop has been appointed as the nator for 'the '''' academic coordinator Upward Bound Program at Wilkes College. As the academic vuuruiiicilur, coordinator, Ai uic ucuueiiiic Ms. Killian is responsible for inin­ struction, tutoring, testing and evaluation of the Upward Bound students. Upward Bound is a program which gives young people.the opportunity to succeed in high school and prepare for college. The Upward Bound program at Wilkes College is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and has been a vital part of the college ■ 19 三 C Coordinator named for Wilkes Upward Bound �一 = a 卜 4 ay ACHIEVEMENT RECOGNIZED — Standing from left are Anne Graham, Upward Bound cllrecior; Phah Anh Nguyen, award recipient and Lyapn Glowacki, Upward Bound president upward Bound student wins award For the fifth consecutive year, a ^Wilkes University Upward Bound student has received Uw Pennsylvania Association of Eduesnonal Opportunity Program P^^ohnel Achiever's Award. 1 Ehah Anh Nguyen of WllkesBanx’yon the state-level award wKich recognizes outstanding effo?C31arUclpatlon and achieve- mtrirr ~Ms7 Nguyen Is a 1989 grad­ uate of Bishop Hoban High School who participated in the Wilkes University Upward Bound Program for three years. She is a first-ycar pre-med student at the University of Scranton. Upward Bound Is a program designed to give young people an opportunity to succeed In high school and prepare for college. The program, which began at Wilkes in 1967. Is funded by the U.D. Department of Education. �Wilkes Upward Bound students graduate The Wilkes University Upward Bound recently held its com­ mencement ceremonies at the 三 C Zens- vo-ce- Education w = k e s lma rr p the Performing Arts. p® early graduate of the Wilkes Up­ ward Bound Program. Charles Ripa, Hanover Area guidance counselor, was recognized for his college education. Thursday- tion were Christopher Zukoski, Class of 1986, Michael Jablonski, Class of 1989, and several membe of the Class of 1990. J E y 5-1990 preparation for higher education includes guidance, motivational activities, transitional seminars, tutoring and a residential experi­ ence given to the students in preparing for college. First row, from the left, are KrisannJadion, William Jones. Patricia Monroe and Michelle Morrissey; second row, Jennifer VentreDa, Sharon VVeida, Brenda Zurinski, Karen Young, Joseph Rowe, William McCabe and Lisa Romashko; third row, Justin Gibbon, Paul Drazba, Robert Urban, Ruth Ann O'Donnell,,Thomas “ • ,.MiCosloskey, Mary Jean Baird, chael Mros, Doreen Miklich and Dennis Gentry. Other graduates were Valerie Kliamovich and Kristeo Valdez. �cv矿应q。 Upward Bound wraps up 1990 summer program The Upward Bound program for high school students 一, ended j-j its 1990 summer program : on Friday with a luncheon at the Wilkes University . cafeteria. From the left are Tara " ''•' 、， 「一 一’"', Hill, Hunlock Creek; Bonnie Oakes, Wilkes-Barre; J.T Thomas, 卜 一 Thomas e counselor; Tony Gruenloh, Glen Lyon, and Michelle Fine, Wilkes-Barre. Oakes and Gruenloh were selected as Students of the Summer and Hill and Fine spent volunteer stints in the Citizens* Voice newsroom. Upward Bound offers- students a concentrated study opportunity. The students live on campus. A student-produced student-pro literary magazine .was distributed at' theluncheon and the students recog" nized teachers and resident counselors. �Sunday Independent, July 29,1990 UPWARD BOUND PROGRAM 一 Forty-seven students from area high schools are participating In the Wilkes University Upward Bound Summer program. The program includes intensive academic preparation for high school and college, career exploration, personal development and educational trips to Valley Forge and West Point. During the six-week period, students also served.. as commiunity volunteers for the American Red Cross and Greater Wilkes-Barre YMCA. Upward Bound is a federally funded program for eligible high school students •- that helps them prepare for success in post­ secondary education. The Wilkes University Upward Boud Program has been contlnously funded since 1967. Local high school students participating in the summer program of the Upward Bound Program at Wilkes Uni­ Section One—1殳 j versity are front row from left: Autumn Shoemaker, Jle Jessica Chen, Chanh Bao Tran, Maria Elena Comlllo, Viet Hung Huynh, Valerie Kliamovlch, Rochelle Valenti and Tammy Wortman. Second row: Krisann Jackson, Sara Malkemes, Terra Wilushewskl, Sharon Welda, Jennifer Ventrella, Liz Keator and Jennifer Williams. Third row: Gary Miller, Grazia Delle-Cave, Amy Zukoski, Tara Hill, Lori Parry, Patti Monroe, Joe Rowe and Elvira Delle-Cave. Fourth row from left, Ruth Ann O'Donnell, Stacy Scott, Viet Bao Huynh, Lyann Glowacki, neien Helen yann uiowacKi, Kennedy, Marisa Rae, Ron Savage：and ; ' Paul " ' Drazba. ~ ' Fifth — row: Liza Lettie, Mary Walsh, Kath) _____ .______ iy Klttrlck, Bonnie Jean „ Oakes, Tony Qruenloh, Bill Ruckel and John Gadomskl.寸 Sixth row: Matt Mros, Tom Cosloskey, Bill McCabe, Stan ' Mndarn Mika Knntalr Rnh Pnccaffl anrt Dill U.." Madero, Mike Kopiak, Bob Passettl and Bill Humphrey. �Schools & Colleges Wilkes University's Upward Bound Program welcomes fifty-three new students The Upward Bound Program at Wilkes University recently ac­ cepted 53 new students for the Spring 1990 term. Upward Bound is a pre-coll^e, educational support system de de*­ signed to assist high school stu­ dents prepare for higher educa­ tion. Members attend weekly classes on the university campus and receive college and career in- formation and guidance. The students also have th: 二[二二二 二 the opportunity in 厂 the summer to rparticipate in an intensive, pre-college residential experience geared toward academic challenge and personal motivation. The Upward Bound Program at Wilkes University, started in 1967, is funded by the U.S. Department of Education. This summer marks the beginning of the 25th anniversaryyear. Tile students selected for 1991 include: Bishop Hoban High School, Frank Wojcik and Jennifer Yechimowicz; Bishop O*ReiIly TT ：-V School, c.Suzette …“一 — High Christian, Margaret Gilgallon, Kathleen Gabel, Michael Holland, Susan Kurlandski, Tara Kuzma, Robert Peeler, Winona Reeder and Edward Sartin. Also: Coughlin High SChool, Kristeen Andes, Kimberly Courtney, Francis Goretski, Christine Koch, Albert Prado, Aaron Stoker and Rachel Tamalicki; Crestwood * = c -j--，Hillard Area High School, 1 GAR. nigu High School, ；Malkemes; YiaiKejnes, ltad Richardu Tomko; Hanover Area, Riuiicu luiiiKu; naiiuver • ' Beres, " " . An ' -­ Laurie Megan — Finley, thony Karpovich, Brian Kibbler, Jeffrey Kotz, Frank Stoodley and Melanie Stuart; Greater Nanticoke Area (John S. Fine High School), bcnooi J, Merrit Nasn Nash ana and Lawrence Tabbit; Lake Lehman Area, Karen Del Kanic and Jen- Jennifer Edwards. Also: Meyers High School, Lori Gavrish, Viet Cuong Huynh, Jennifer Knight, [night, Bernard Seeman, Miguel 2__L, …一，二二二 Such, 二 Tammy Bogert,， Cathy Evanitis, Andrea Fink, Julie Wolfe and Shawn Jackson; Seton Catholic High School, Mi- chael Morrissey; Tunkhannock Area, mca, Corey wicj Comstock; Wyoming Valley West High School, Randi Dupras, Lori Gialanella, Elena Kozloski, Tue Ngu, Sandra Rice, Barbara noman, oaroara Roman, juue Julie Truax, irudx, Michael Urban, Tracey Walsh and Christopher Hahn. �Wilkes Upward Bound program graduates 24 The Wilkes University Upward Bound program recently held its commencement ceremonies at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts. Upward Bound, funded through the U. S. Department of Education, began at Wilkes University in 1967 helping elegible high school students prepare for college academic classes. First row, from left: James Gillespie, 一" Lyann Glowacki, Krisann Jacksc Jones, Patricia Monroe and Michelle Morrisey. Second row: Jennifer Ventrella, Sharon Weida, Brenda Zurinski, Karen Young, Joseph Rowe, ；，』 row: William McCabe and ILisa Romashko. Th third Justin Gibbon, Paul Drazba, Robert Uran, Ruth Ann O'Donnell, Thomas Cosloskey, Mary Jean Baird, Michael Mros, Dorren Miklich and Dennis Gentry. Absent from the photo: Valeria "liamovich and Kristen Valdez. �，二i &：七I cv ——Wilkes University Upward Bound Program graduates 16 Sixteen students from throughmit the region graduated from the Wilkes Univesity Upward Bound Program at annual commence­ ment exercises held recently in the Dorothy Dickson Center for the Performing Ans. Dr. Joseph Grilli, ian early graduate of the Wilkes Upward Bound Program andI vice ,president of Home Health Care of America, was guest speaker at the ceremony. The Wilkes ACT 101 Program .rogram staff was also recognized for their efforts in assisting student its to achieve a college ducation. Also pGftlcipsting participating in the uexmuuuy ceremony was w心 ueiuiuer Jennifer ureuxuuu, Greimloh, Upup­ ward Bound Class of 1987; T.vann Lyann Rlnwarki Glowacki, ClAqq Class nf of IMO 1990, nnd and serverahnemberffoftheClass(tfl991:---------------------- '-------- Upward Bound began at Wilkes in 1967 to help eligible high school students prepare-… for college ___ 。-____ academic iuic classes. r Funded uiiueu through the U.S. Dq tment * of… •一・.the ------一,一一of… Education, hallmark Upward Bound is to r.. Tide well-rounded preparation for higher education through guidance, motivational activities, transitional seminars, tutoring and a residential experience. All of this year's Upward Bound graduates will enter college in the fall. — -----* j £--5left, — — T— — J"1一 hak, Michele Fine, First row,--seated, from are Jennifer Tershak, Michele Fine, Keator, Helen Kennedy, Kathleen Kittrick Mary.die Evans, Elizabeth E row: Lori Pary, and Sarra tJalkemesback ~— ..... 〃 Tara .一— Hill, Amy. Zukoski, Eric Armusik, Michael Matosky, Erin- Newson,- Jolie •■Ostrowrfri and Rebecca Stat^Abseht 伽to B L^Uettld." r 3-:•Ostrowski Start^Abseht from fromphbto ���n S3 VHIk觥碱瀚卵醐福獭游 隘『即即回『0跚四碱［p『何部顺 The Upward Bound Program at For consideration, students Fik 竺 University •£ — Wilkes is ac accepting should be in 10th grade, be a rncEMi ；” applications …i；…from inmembership *- potentially一 first j" colie liege generation 欧 terested hi^i school students. student and be able to meett the economiccriteria 《n- established --‘d：-—« by Funded by the United States the U.S. Department of EducaUon. (pnartmont nt ir___ t____ ? receive all .. servk^°at 4 Education, u 炒 jLiuuuaiiun, the me Memters Upward Bound Program is de­ signed to assist high school stuThe six-week, residential一 sum­ dents prepare for success in col- mer program offers an iintensive lege. The opportunity?^^ 茹南窟氟 ' "'X rabh gible young [ ence on a coL_ _十 十, 岫蝠 esoftheir 矗益氟 social they improve readiness 3 for 器蕊*技刊"冲 growth, career education and cul- e矗s 一一 UEST SIDE UEEKLY FORTY FORT, PA WEEKLY 因 Wilkes University Memberships available OCT 10 1991 Bur皿 les ZD Upward Bound aP四密汽;sought lound program at a ■〜tj Jpward The 做 /Bound VYiJkcs University is currently . accepiing membership applications : from inicrcsied high school students. apartment of Funded by the U.S. Department is 土芒苗 designed」 ' Education, the programi -s to assist high school students prepare for success in college. Students should be in 10th grade, be a potentially first generation col­ lege student, and be able to meet lhe economic criicria set by the U. S. Department >cpanmcni of Education. Paniciants receive all services al no cost. pant The six-wcck residential summer program offers academic preparation, individual attention, attcniion, personal and so­ cial growth, career education and C — * - ------- -- — — J n— c WO cultural" trips. Classes and seminars are also offered thro 面out the year. throughout For an application and additional a. J information, contact lhe Upward Bound office at Wilkes University iven;itv at 824-4651. ext. 4项 The Upward Bound prograth at Wilkes University is accepting mem­ bership applications from interested high school students. Funded by lhe United States Department ol Educa­ tion. the Upward Bound program, is desiqned to assist high school stu designed stu-­ - K lor 云 succcssjn SCOCCSS coUeg^ fAllpne. dents prepare OF^wrtunrty provides eligible The “广二―？ young people with experience college campus while they improve !rn\ their readiness for the challenges of higher education. students “For consideration, conoid! should be in 10th grade, be a poten­ tially first generation college student and be able to meet the economic criteria established by the t U. ' S. Department of Education,. Members receive al： services 3=r.：oo= at M no cost . cerve all The six-week. residential summer 航 offers program ofters cn an intensive experience which v.M；oh combines academic preparation, 'individual preparation. ' ' " attention, ,〜一 per­ sonal and social growth, career edu­ cation and cultural trips. For an application and addrtionai information contact the guioance of­ fice'in*your fice in your local high school or the Upward Bound office at Wilkes UniUni­ versity at 824-4651, Ext. 4230. ______ �THE JOURNAL Autumn, 1991 CHS Students Move Forward With UPWARD BOUND While most kids arc spending their summer vacationing, working for some extra money, or just taking a well-deserved break, others arc taking advantage of that time to prepare themselves for the upcoming school year—and having a great lime doing it! Wilkes University's Upward Bound summer program lakes place over a six-week period during June and July. In addition to participating in three academic classes, there arc special interest classes, like theatre and an, and volunteer placenxmis at such places as the YMCA, CYC, and lhe American Red Cross. During the afternoons and evenings, I students take pan in small counseling group sessions and various sports activities. Although lhe program is only on weekdays, students move into a dorm at the University in order to have the full college experience. The students arc allowed to retum home on the weekends, in addition io visitaiion nighis in which friends and fknily can ccxnc io see the students in lheir college environmenL In addiiion to the summer, Upward Bound continues its program ihroughoui the school year. One night a week, students meet for classes, tutoring, S.A.T. preparation, and help with college application and financial aid. Informalion about the Upward Bound program can be obtained in the guidance office. Pictured are Coughlin's participants in the program—first row, left to right—Tammy Wortman. Kris Andes, Wendy Patronick, Kimberly Courtney, and Rachel Tamalecki. In row two-lefi to right-are Chris Koch, Frank Gorctski, Albic Prado, and Aaron Stoker. Jenifer Knighi and Bill Humphrey arc also members of the Upward Bound program. �Upward Bound will mark 25th anniversary at Wilkes Wilkes University Upward remarks. lc OCllv Bound program tvnll will mark ：its 25th Through Upward Bound, eligible … : J 二二三二二 J — ― * be anniversa^ during students ‘leam » commence ­ high school ment exerciser raent exercises e Thursday, — May 28, successful in post-secondary at 6 p.m. in tthe Dorothy Dickson education. The academic:program Darte Center for the Performing involves a summer re!:sidential Arts. program and an career planning as Upward Bound alumni from the well as int( tensive assistance with last 25 years are invited to attend college selection and financial aid the celebration. processing. Dr. Eugene L. Hammer, pro- For the last 10 years, more than fessor emeritus, will speak at the 90 percent of all Upward Bound ceremony; -- ,,hhe wrote the first Up- graduates have entered post­ wardJ "ound Bound grant in 1967. Edwin secondary education upon comJohnson, associate professor of pleting high school. The program vuiuu)un, — Upwz var{j currently serves 1125 students ，from education, on, who was ztfirst Bound cdirector, will also ofl )ffer area high schools. ^nsinH ■ Wilkes University Anniversary slated The Upward Bound Pr gram at Wilkes University will mart its 25lh Anniversary of service to the youth of Wyoming Valley during commence­ ment exercises set for Thursday, May 28 at 6 p.m. in the Dorothy Dick­ son Darte Center for the Performing son Arts. Upward Bound Alumni from the past 25 years are invited to attend the celebration. Dr. Eugene L Hammer. Wilkes University Professor Emeritus, will -----speaker speaker for for serve as mencement comr wncement y. Hammer was the )ny. th authe ceremony nd grant Bound thor of the first f Upward 一 the in 1967. The first Director of Vr. Upward Bound program, Edwin I ssoclate Johnson, Ass - j Professor of Edoffer remarks. ucation. will also a Upward IBound serves eligible high school youth by preparing them successful In post-secondary 4 education. �— O H Z66 二 - Upward Bound! accepts 60 students for spring term ics University's Upward Bound program rccsitly WDkc pled as morev 3 than 60 new students for the spring term. accepUv The students ''> are are!from 14 high schools !n Luzerne and Wyoming countiu unties. Fund^bythc* f the US. -----Department ,------------------of Education, the pro­ grara began fit at Wilkes in 1967 and helps high high!school 5tu._ademically, socially and personally while dents grow ncad 一 — preparing forir (allege. ____ its accqjtcd for the new term are Christo­ Ilie student pher Andes, Karen Harrington, Maureen Kittrick, Melody Snyder and Enrique Such from Bisbc^ Hoban; Carolyn Evans, Nicole Seitchek, Steven SUvridis, Kim Tommaselli and Renee Walko, Bishop O'Reilly; Arthur Jona, Paul Kukucka, Antonio Marcano, Rebecca Milligan and Michelle Pekarski, Coughlin; Chris Belcski and Susan Herbert, Dallas Hi^i School; Christy Pekar, Holly Pekar and Tom Pikas, GAR;,Linda Girlock and Colleen Mcllvce, Hanover Area a;; Lynn Evans Eve and-"John 一 -Stolarik, Nanticoke High Schooll:LoriAms ; Lori Amyx, Dalica Dean, J, Daniel Hanley, Sharon Jones ones ana and ua David via rau, Pall, useLakeLchman; Olivia Hansen,,Tammy Jacobs, Jatsbs, Christopher Pelchar, Jamie Penins, Matthew Lehman and Walter York, Meyers; Christian Eckrote, lUquel Evana, Joseph Grcgortwict, cz, vawy Daisy u Gregory, regcry, Dana vana mu, I血,neaui Heath iiu>e3, Hices, Bryan Wolfe, Chad SiUerr and 己二二二 "'二二Northwest ：上己一:二Area ：-----； Noreen -----Collim andI Alice Gocrner, Goerner, Pithum Pitlstzm Area:; Tracey Ankudovich, _______ 二二二 Grace Cavanaugh, ItJodi I^tlchka, Mat llobert Rr. Rae, Russehclle Omit ScottnnrlTMtn and Tessa Wriffh* Wright,'Tunkhannock Area; Dill Hany. Wyoming Area; Hilary Adams, Mj>rquetta Adams, Lisa Bartlaw, Andrew LeBarre, Monica Kane, Steven Perzia, Donna Phillips, Christina Rawls, Sandra Ronmhko, Kevin Suchocki, Julie Voelker and Leah Yurcnol, Wyoming Valley West �Sunday Independent, June 7,1992 Section Six—9 ] UPWARD BOUND PROGRAM — The Upward Bound Program at Wilkes University recently celebrated 25 years of service to the youth of Wyoming Valley dur： ing commencement exercises. Wilkes University Presi­ . a . ——。ine dent, Dr. Christopher. — N. — Brelseth greeted thegraauaies. graduates, Bound：alumni ；〜 Dr., Eugene their families and Upward二 二一 r'JT.r." 「二"; --'L Hammer, Wilkes University '* * 'ty professor emeritus, delivered the commencement address. Hammer was the author of the first Upward Bound grant In 1967. The first director of the Upward Bound program, Edwin Johnson, associate professor of education, also offerd remarks. First row, from .left: Tammy Wortman; Coughlin; Kathleen ______ Gable, Gable,Bishop BishopO^ellly; O*Rellly;I Rochelle Valenti, Pittsiop ton Area; Colleen Kittrick, Blshc , Hoban; Louis lau, Wyoming Valley West; Terra WIlushewsH, John S. Fine; Elvira Delle Cave, Meyers. Second row: Maria Elena Comlllo, Northwest; Mary Kudandskl, Bishop O'Rollly; , Michael Urban, Wyoming Valley West; Bonnie Oakes,. GAR; Chan Bao Tran, Wyoming Valley West; Julie Mehta,. Wyoming Valley West; Betti Seris, Bishop O'Reilly; Wen- , dy Patronlck, Coughlin; Jie Jessica Chan, Meyers. Third : row: William Humphrey, Coughlin; John Gadomski, Hanover Area; Robert Passettl, John S. Fine; William Ruckel, Northwest; Michael Koplak, Hanover; Gary Miller, Meyers; John Gllgallon, Bishop O'Reilly; Christopher Hahn, Wyoming Valley West； Marisa Rae, Tunkhannock. Other graduates -Include; Anthony Gruenloy, John S. Hne; Viet Hung Huynh, Meyers; ' Charity Little, Wyoming Valley West; Jesse Nelson, Wyoming Valley West; and Heather Richardson, Wyo­ ming Valley West. �Stadert Meets 魔ep° KaEijorski Albert Prado of Wilkes-Barre recently met with U.S. Repre­ sentative Paul Kanjorski in Wash* ington, D.C., and attended a session of Congress while participating in the National Student Leadership Congress. A member of the Upward Bound Program at Wiikes University, Prado was selected to attend the five^iay hundred •day conference. One 、 students …Jents from across the country participated 了一二二了二 = 21 in T7 workshop ：rk:u3ps, congressional visits and cultural activities. 锌司1洲" ��£££0 TIMES LEADER/ALEJANDRO ALVAREZ Onscoverrngj history Joseph Laufer, a nationally known Christopher Columbus expert, awaits his cue. The New Jersey native brought his myth-busting version of the Italian explorer's story to Upward Bound students at Wilkes University Friday. J I T - �6 凹Af。 The Upward Bound Program held its summer awards luncheon on Friday to cap another suc­ cessful year. Upward Bound gives high school students a six-wedc cram course in academics to help prepare them for college. The program is operated by Wilkes University. The students will travel to Wash­ ington, D.C., for a three-day visit next week after which they will return to their homes. The stu­ dents have been living in Wilkes dorms. Acknowledged as "Students of the Summer*'were Karen Del Kanic, Edwardsville, at left in photo, and Albert Prado, WilkesBarre. In the second row are teachers Michael Booth, Pittston, cited for 15 years with Upward Sound; Paul Evans, Pleasant /alley, and Charles Knorr, Shavirtown, both 10 years. Students who received academic iass awards were J. Daniel Hanley, Russchelle Scott, Bernard Seaman, Tracey Ankudovich, Jen­ nifer Edwards, Joan Stolarik, Frank Stoodley, Karen Del Kanic, Lori Amyx, Christopher Belcski, Joseph Gregorowicz, Brian Kib- bier, Kim Courtney, Elena Kozloski, Tessa Wright, Alex Bash, Jennifer Kni如 Julie Voelker and Antonio Marcano. Eaming Residential Awards were Alex Bash, J. D. Hanley, Brian IGbbler, Antonio Marcano, Tessa Wri^it and Bob Passetti. The Student Government Award went to Kim Courtney. Remarks were made for Wilkes by Dr. Mahmoud Fahmy, dean of external affairs, and Dr. Paul Adams, dean of academic support services. Work by the students is on display in the! university's Sordoni Art Gallery. �Schools & Colleges Upward Bound at Wilkes University celebrates the end of a succesful summer scxVnti attokd an Mere tbu 50 crea ifgh schocl stu ate the romplfiisn of arai krr•卜* reeffiily to cdehratc ■a: cf the Wilkes Unlirsii-weein verity Upward Bocsd Pn^ram000 sity Upward! »~ile tak=g csxzzs to prepare for pxA-uxxo- FRONT ROW, from left, ire Rachd Tanalidd, Barbasa Rilsan, Mejaa Fialey, Joseph Gregorowicz, Monica Kaac, Jule Vodker, Karen DeUOuuc, Susan llilvy A1L1 Harringto Chnstina g Edovte; t TUDID ROW; Kevin Swtwki, Alex Buh,.David Dav PaB, Frank Goretski, Bernard Scejoan, Tony Kaipovich, Ksjj-. Billy Hany, RusschcUe Scott, Frank SU^Ucy, "—J.'Daniel Hanley, Andrew iJBarre, Robert Rae, Albie Prado, Tessa Wright, Kim Ccurtaey and Daliu Dean. Absent from ptaio are Jemifer Edrartb, 顽 Elan Kczladd. Bcund is a federally-fuDded program with _ ,,TO - "-'-trsity '-reUprad Bond Prognm,成闻耕.is 1967, neatly i _____ three ___ yon _ ■ of <xivcd frnoi to 皿tain an addiUcml Ead> yci year, soYicc to the rtudarts of Wyomiae;Valley. Each •s s=d and xslsz seslan parmon: than 18 sophomores, jtniora 亡 Uapate in Uie year-round local Upward Bowxi fro- , > j �Schools & Colleges Wilkes University accepting membership applications for Upward Bound Program 纣 The Upward Bound Prcgraa Prcgran at at college carspus while they in>- tionil taforc jrnution. students --- . .. -------their readiness for tn。aflviscatocc <1523 u> contact the:£Uidancc cuidjnee o! —. § Wilkes Univeriity is accepting fire in their local nign sdx»L cr J ueuberihip spphcaUons from in- cralieEjes cf hisber e<iucaticn. For cociidcration, student* the Upward Bound Program office should be in 1CI ICUiU — grade, ••- 1be ■--a at al Wilkes University - at 831-UW. o generaticn college ~ The stx-wcck, residot idcatuJ sura------------•meat ef Education, the poiaiSaUy fin；'ge __ an intensive -Prograa is de- saidcn： and able to meet the eco- mcr prograh offers i»=ic critou estaged by the experience which c* B put iss^l high school j Con pre ---------'一 ecss 谊 c"iUnited States Department o( detnic J一preparation, E4ucag Members receive all tentio.. ion,_personal and_ social o[ The gversity provides eligible SCTvicesatnocosL ith, careereduutian and eulapplication and addi- turaltnps. 7 jetxg people mth expcnenct oc « 苴嘴衅湾心炯噎'曜皿 __ wM1漓就潘 Upward Bound； n its raembOT (or college by cKcnng 一i variety o{ academic adcmic duscs clixsca 6By： providing assist; ......... -■stance with college sdecuoflandfiiv . ― financial aid. Scmiwn are also offered ia 。瞬XT 蕾皿网亦喝 .from high school g眦拙 to college, psing:itudcnB itudcnU the theccacca- Programat Wilkes hu received national recognition recognition for h its career fidmee .—c- and —~ the ... Uills uills nceCcd nceCcd national The Upwart Bound Program at cducaticn component. V/ilkes University's Upward Bound Summer Program students tour nation's capital %新窟曜坦略也牒噩蹴做睬 H瞄惴嚏避 螭KS5 MW供做瞄蜀律曜: Bdeski, Dallas; Steven Penia, __a=an; Alex Bub. WVW; Megaa Finley, Hanover; , - ----------------------versity Up-..- —_〜——-— ” -<^aand n;iiv ttarrv Wvnminv Am- ImH carlo, Cougblin; ■—■ -,Dallas, ProgMD _recently traveled，- to u—一. rv*n.-ru., c.u Wasiung^a, DC, tor a three<!ay C^lhnlir 3nd ttJucalicnaJ 农r cl the caUoa'j capul. The Scithsodaa 毕■“— and other historical Melody Snyder, Bishop ;------------------- par； <>( the lour. Hoban; Joseph £球空「哩?，； _________ _ wm a Northwest; Elena K«JwH,WVW； A. highlW d the trip it the Cocgrttscan visit Cocgrescan Pau! Paul E. Tracey Ankudovich, Tunkhin-' sjorxki »ad1»ar tfiur scar of c( the Kasjorxki 心 rCap'~- nock; Rachd Tanalicki, Caigik reanuB, with wbea lia; Benue SeeffiM, Myen, ird tot. He T ccccressnufi. __ studsau hid an ap^nai^ Asdrtw UBme. . m铲s清湍2：嬴宫盆融成 wort to fttpm fsrcoUege. Bishop Hotun; Corey Comstock, i _Froc：jow. uaI^. bom WUife 买?也&您. KuischHle Salt, TuskhasPaul Farber and Matthew J. ■ Daniel Hanley, Ihnley, Lake r-*- j Uoh, d Grwaloh, cl the «he IUjrnrd Btusd -• r Dibhler,，Haaover. stall; Uri Ainyx, Jjke I-1-—二才* 册 一..―15ts»flry,itux>ver. "-"'■over. i , Fourth row:. Anjeb Hzzalia. u— Turkkanaock; Tue Ngu. Wyoaa: —**■ Kim “ CourtVail Valley WMt *"、. ■— Upward Boundd fUK; lin; Christopher ! hanrock; Karen Acn ney, Coughlii Wright, Tunkha ......短辨购顽声 Wilkes Univexity began in 1K7 and has served hundrKs of itu'''，home anil Wyoming Ccunties. Since UN, SO percent ol its rceraben Mve gene on to pursue a college eoucallon. One of the 〔 _ ! 1 �PRESS CUPPING SERVICE OCT 2, 1992 NEW AGE-EXAMINER TUNKHANNOCK, PA WKLY - 5.713 <04> Upward Bound seeks applicants 2^5 F 户 The Upward Bound program at Wilkes University is accepting membership ;appficat —ions — from interested high : ：'* * ''' ' 1 school students. Funded by the United States Department of Education, the Upward Bound program is designed to assist high school students prepare for success in college. The opportunity provides eligible young people with experience on a college campus while they improve ' ' their «•-- the ••- 1challenges of readiness_ for higher education. SUNDAY DISPATCH PITTSTON. PA MEEKLY 14.9*2 FEB 9 1992 449 的卒LLFS 、 Local Students To Attend Program At Wilkes University Wilkes University's Upward Bound program recently acccpicd more than 60 new students for the spring term. Tiic students arc from 14 high schools in Luzerne and Wyoming counties. Funded by I he U.S. Department of Education, Upward BounjJ Program at Wilkes University began in 1967 and f'helps \ high school students grow acadcmicalij, 'hitc socially and personally wh ；k preparing for college. Greater Piltston sludcnls acccpi­ cd for lhe new term include： Norccn Collins and Alice Gocmor from Piltslon Area High School： Bill Harry from Wyoming Area High School. • For consideration, students should be in 10th grade. grade, be a potentially first generation college student and be able to meet the economic^criteria established by the U.S. Department of Education. Members receive all services at no … cost. The six-week residential summer program offers an intensive experi­ ence which combines academic preparation, individual attention, personal and social r-owth, career education-and cultur.. trips. Throughout the year the Upward Bound program prepares its mem­ bers for college by o a variby oflering • lasses, providing ety of academic cls~ …, 口:二 assistance with college selection and financial aid. Seminars are also offered in decision-making and in preparing … the transition — ，--[for -from high school )1 to college, giving students , the confidence … 'the skills needed to succeed. The Upward Bound program at Wilkes University began in 1967 and has served hundreds of students from Luzerne and Wyoming coun­ ties. Since 1980, 90 percent of its members have gone on to pursue a college education. One of the oldest programs of its kind in Pennsylva­ nia, the lhe Upward Bound program at Wilkes has received national recogrecoe nition for its education component. .For an appllcation and additional information, contact the guic guidance /, 唯 in your local lllgll Mgh schc iooI or the. Upward Bound office at Wilkes University at 831-4230. OUI1UUI U1 �Z66【ZJOqoEO.XDPy」 •D d o Z D W S 一M Ji- e o > S U O .EJ0 Wilkes University accepting membership applications for Upward Bound Program The Upward Bound Program at .:二V..1 -二 is 二 accepting Wilkes University membership applications from interested hi^i school students. Funded by the United States Department of Education, the Upward Bound Program is designed to assist high school students prepare for success in college. The university provides eligible cr r young people with experience on a college campus while they im：二三-二s for 41the •prove 'hii their-二readiness challenges of higher education. For consideration, students should be in 10th grade, be a potentially first gene generation college student and able to meet the eco­ nomic criteria established by the United States Department of Education. Members receive all services at no cost. Rev- On r nvxl ； 1 For an application and addi- tional uvuai information, uuuiiiiaiiuu, students siuucua die are - ■-- of­ advised *to contact the— guidance fice in their local high school, or the Upward Bound Program office at Wilkes University — at 831-4230. The six-week, residential summer program offers an intensive experience which combines academic preparation, individual attention, personal and social growth, career education and culJ —1 tural trips. Throughout the yej year, the _- Up_r Wilkes University began in 1967 .__j Bound Program prepares "一 ward its and has served hundreds of stu* members for college by offering a dents from Luzerne and Wyoming variety of academic classes by Counties. providing assistance with college Since 1980, 90 percent of its selection sh ；e and financial 血neialaid. aid. members members have have gone gone on on to to pursue Seminars are * also offered in a college ,■ ,education.“ One of the decision making and in preparing oldest programs of its kind in for the transition from high school Pennsylvania, the Upward Bound 1to college, giving -J = students —一 thee con­ Program at Wilkes has received fidence and the skills needed national recognition for its career The Upward Bound Program at education component. �」2氏,引 c5t-汩?s刘Q3 '也03wsi『d］凰⑰叨血础［Pmgraim凰©eoplte Now iRfOsmfegirs' The Wilkes University Upward Bound id Program has accepted 60 new members from 14 area high fr schools. These new members join the 80 current members , 'the experience that is pre*college experi( 一 3 students acadesigned to prepare >rsonally for bucdemically, and perse ', ，education. cess in post-secondary students will attend weekly The U 二二..二一 ： academic nic and spetial special classes and ____：-3 onon careers workshops careersand self* … 一, ------e = win development. Th 此 ■ --x -------•> will^al^o have opportunity to attend the summer residential session, take educational trips, and participate ¥ in leadership ^activities. activities. Wilkes U—J Univerai切 has LdQ hosted the TTnvoat-zl Uj Jpward Bound Program sixice 1967. )ted indude: include: Richard Those accepted Mai叶 and Tracy Weida, Bishop _______ Hoban; Bridgett Pollidc,, Bishop hvih Kopec xdn 5 Bell, K^ih CyReiUr f Coughlin; and S' iacy Jessica Groaz and Diane Kovaleski, 、from Crestwood; Joy Hbleman, 句—A -TrtV 1。**. Scott, Joy/ 兵/ Valerie Pntgrl Pawloski and Lannon from Dallas Area;She -------Callahan, Lena Diamonds, Shflanski, c«i Garey, Stacy Grochowsl non Jaaot Dan〜Harkenreader, ------------- .—,-----Lasiewicki, Dawn McLeod, E； — Timothy Melan, Rebecca It 1 n n 'Rahacca Lori---Savage and Hushkowski,---Stephanie Weinrasz, GAI Xiso Kelley Ceppa, Lisa Graves, v - _ V— ——.1 *« Renee Jones, John C Paul Karpovich, Tracy Makarczyk, Jennifer Mcllvee, Molissa Nickol,1, April Pic； cotti, Christine Powell, and t___Jaclyri . Stoodley, Hanover Area; Joshua Bower, Louise Musselman, Bethany Offshack, Melissa^ Wascalus and Shawn Zona, Lakeu Brusilovskij Lehman; Konstance BniBilovskin Jeramiah Ngolo and Ann Ngolo/4 Meyers. Also, Joni Anderson, April Aufiero, Christina Dacchille, BethEdwards, Cheralee Falls, Christinaj Gray and Amelia McElwee, Northwest bUTVCDfe Area; Tony Traglia；*i Pittston Area;Wynne WypneComstockComstock, n Area; Shawn Kapalka and Hannah Rugg, — --__________ L Area; V ； —haoluTunkhannock Kimberlyq Keller. Wyoming Area; and? . .. r .1 ____ T> MicheUe Belles, Maelissa Bynonu； MoUy *Malloy7joS Monroe/Je«5: 技隹r Pagan, Laura Segarra andf Kathleen Talipan, Wyoming Valleyj west. - �Sixty new members accepted for Upward Bound Program at Wilkes University 一 al -5I J D SI M Wilkes University Upward D Bound :Program has P ze』°—accepted 60 U new me lembers from 14 : area high O W schools. These new members join the 80 and personally for success in workshops on careers and self­ and Stephanie Weirauz, GAR; Kelcurrent members in t the 光二 pre- 一' secondary education. ( .past-secondary devdopment. ,M f rr- Lisa Tjuua J— Graves, n -aves, Renee ly Ceppa, 5, college experience that is designal The studente students will attoid weekly ； They. will also have an .opportuJones, Paul ------------------- ---- = 二，：John 二 7 —I L Karpovich, to prepare students academically academic .and special classes and nity to attend the summer residen- Tracy Makarczyk, ，一，Jennifer .Hal session^ take educational trips, Mcllvee,，Malissa 一 一―Nic Nickol, April nnri. nnrHninofo tn leadership la。人a— B imdparticipate in ac- Piccotti, Christina Christ Powell and tivities. vines. Jadyn Stoodley, HamverArea. Wilkes University has hosted the Also: Joshua Bower, Loaise Upward Bound Program since Musselman, Bethany Offshack, 1967Melissa Wascalus and Shawn Those accepted into. the pro- Zona, Lake Lehman; Konstance gram indude the following: jQch- Brusilovski, >Ngoto and BrusHovski, Jeremiah Jeremiah-Ngolo 一 ---------------------------------t —，-一—— — .ard Maley and Tracy Weida, AxMl Ann'p_ Ngolo, Meyers; Joni AnderBishop Hoban High Suuuuij School; son, April Aufiero, Christina DacmlrTC* Dcl1；clr WTvwc — Bridgett Pollick, PolHck, Bishop Bis_ O'Reilly;S chille/Betb Edwards, Cheralee Bell, Kevin Kopec r and Falls, Chiistina Gray and Amelia Edwin BeD, Stacy Szafran, Coughlin； JJessica 一 McElwee, -一 Northwest =„ Area; 一 Tcny e Grosz and Diane--------Kovaleski, dLSKi, iiagua, Traglia, I巧七忸二左= Pittston Area;；Wynne Crestwood;I; Joy Holeman, * — q onaw. ----- \j Valerie ” Comstock, Shawn Kapalka and Pawloski land __『Joy oy Scott, Dallas Hannah Rugg, * ,^Tunkhannock ^•ea;, Shannon Callahan, “，a, Lxaa iiauan, Lena Area;,Kimberly Keller, Wyoming p 二二 Diamonds, ShannonGarey, 「 Stacy Area, and Michelle Belles, Grochowski.,Danny Maelissa Bynon, Molly Malloy, Lasiewicki, Harkenreader, Janet Jane … 'ndd, Jodi Monroe, Jennifer Pagan, Dawn McLeod, — Timothy " Melan, Laura Segarra and Kathleen Rebecca Rushkowski, Lori Savage Talipari, WyomingValleyWest. �/X\uTUAL PRESS CIIWNG SERVICE AUG 26, 1994 N&l age-exaMins? TUNKHfiJWCK. PO W<l.v - 5.713 与瓣、e q祕”严司皇 尊明咸*京W .Al . r , I . c J 4 I 1 Summer study program HIGH SCHOOL students and incoming college freshmen who participated in the Upv/ard Bound program this summer at Wilkes Uni-------versity included, front row, from leftto torigt.., right, -------Cathy ---------------- --------------------------------------------Foose, Nanticoke; Tanya Kille, KilJe, Tunkhannock; Molly Malloy, Wyoming Valley West; Erin Eusties, Eustice, Cres^,** Crestwood; Christine ~ Thomas, Coughlin; Binh Nguyen, GAR; Joy ' Holeman,, Dallas; Shawn Booker, Nanticoke; Tessa Wright and Jodi Matlchka, Tunkhannock; Becky Milligan, Coughlin, and Christine Gray, Northwest; second row, same order, Wendy Kalinas, Meyers; Autumn Jarmusik, Northv/est; Kathleen Baczynski and Tanya Temarantz, Hanover; Melody Snyder, Snyc Bishop Hoban; Russchelle *Scott, "* Tunkhannock; ~ ___ Ankudovich, GAR; Traci Danielle Tirpak, Maureen Kittrick; J Lan Phuong Pham, ,一... V/VW; ...... _______________ Bishop Hoban； Jessica Radley, Lake-Lehman, and Jennifer 1" I. WVW; third row, Roman Ciuterri, Coughlin; Leigh L「皿 m* Roberts, WVW; Ann Ngolo, Meyers; Shannon Recicar, Bisho; Hoban; Rcnnae Watkins, Northwest; Terri Gallagher, Hanover; j Kevin Kopec, Coughlin; Season Lescher, Lake-Lehman; : Melissa Bynon, WVW; Stacey Searfoss, Crestwood; Charlie Coleman, Northwest; Steven Kester and Lisa Gregory, Meyers; back row, Joe Grcgorowicz, Northwest; Carrie Gula, Pittston; Cheralee Falls, Northwest; Angela Madden and Brldgett PolHck, Bishop O'Reilly; Michael Redmond, Northwest; Melissa Wascalus and Sirena Radley, Lake-Lehman; April Aufiero, Northwest; Kevin Suchocki, WVW; Ken BrusllovskI, Meyers; V/illiam Det Kanic, WVW; Paul Ludden, Pittston; Robert Rae, Tunkhannock; Christopher Andes, Bishop Hoban; Alex Podsadlik, Pittston; Shannon Callahan, GAR, and Anna Delle Cave, Meyers. / �Upward Bound Students Study At Wilkes U. ' Upward Bound students, high school and3 soon-to-be college freshmen, at Wilkes University involved tRems-.. ” ,in a rigorous jmselves academic program to prepare themselves for :r college cc!!c-e studies. The residential program e included 55 students stuaems spent ___who * spent rpent :six weeks in ., ciasses, ___ career __ exploration aMrvhiae e , college prep community iloration activities, commur ' voiervices. personal aevelopmern development and ar field trips to tho Pocono unteer services, a nee Faire, the New Jersey Aquarium Aquj Renaissance and the Academy ot Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. Fifteen Fitt students were also enrolled in Wilkes University's summer classes and earned college credits. Upward Bound, a federally rally funded II program hosted by Wilkes since-----------------------------eligible10th. -■^-2 1957, assists oEgiie 10th. . nth ana I2：h grade stuaents prepare)for *--------------------success- :in post--secondary education. Applications from 101b < __ )graders are accepted acceptedtn in the ta'I. Pictured firstt row. Jrom left. Cathy Foose, Fzzzz Tanya Kiltie, Molly ,Malloy. Erin Eustice. Christine Thomas. omas. Binn Nguyen, Joy /X'uTUAL PRESS CUPPING SERVICE AUG 28, 1994 SUNDAY DISPATCH PITTSTON. PA SUN - 54,000 Holeman, Shawn. Booker, Tessa Wright, Jodi Matichka, Becky Milligan, Christine Gray. Second row, Wendy Kalinas. Aulumn Jarmusik, Kathleen Baczynski, Tanya Temarantz, Melody Snyder. Russchello Scott. Tracey acey Ankudovich, Ankudovich, Danielle Tirpak. Maureen Kitt rick, tan Phuong Pham, iam, Jessica Radlc Radley, Jennifer Pagan. Third row. ------- * Ciuferri, -!*u —- Ann *一 Nglo, Shannon --------、w. " Roman Leigh Rooens. 卜_ c Recicar, Reni ______ Pennae Watkins. Terri Gallagner, Kevin Kope Kopec. Season dflic Coieman, Lescticr, Melissa Bynon, Stacey Seartoss, Charlie Steven Kester, Lisa Gregory. Fourth row, Joe Gregorowicz. Carne Gula. Pittston, Cheralee Falls. Angela Maaden, Bridget! Rollick, Michael Reamond, Melissa Wascalus, Sirena Radley April Aufiero. Kevin Sucnocki, Ken Brusilovski. William Del Kanic. Paul Ludden, Pittsion. Robert Rae, Christopner Andes. Alex Poosadlik. Pittston. Shannon Callanan, and Anna Dclle Cave. Qi S Ludden Named To Who's Who Paul Ludden, son of Deborah Ludden, :n, R.N., was nominated to the Who's Who Among American High School Students. Ludden is a junior at Pittston Area High School and is enrolled in Uic honors classes. He main­ tains a 4.0 GPA, iand is ranked his class. He is a number one in........................ member of the Pittston Area Key Club. Stand Tall. Drama and National Honor Society, Ludden has attended Pittston Area Math Workshops at Penn State University, Stale College, and was selected by the Rotary Club to represent PA at a confercncc at Keystone Junior College, fp LaPlumc this t pasiJune.37^ . :ccntly completed the He recently summer session 一一 _Wil0 ____ . University's Upward Bound /X'uTUAL PRESS CUPPING SERVICE AUG 28. 1994 SINDOY DISPATCH PITTSTON. Pfi SUN - 54.000 Program, rrograni, anu and iuluivcu received the mt pivprogram's Creative Writing Award. He plans to attend aitcnd college colic and will major in pre-med and politi­ cal science. His brother, Jeremy, a fresh­ man at PA, has received two national Science Merit Awards and an Presidential Academic Fitness Award. His mother, Deborah, has received recent awards from Who，s Who in Nursing, Who*s ,Who in Health and Human Services, and Who's Who in the \ 遇asL J �SUBURBAN MEU5 /XlUTUAL Miira OCK rp^tr.. r ri UW )：• . ；,0J PRESS CITFING SERVICE NOV 2, 1994 HGV 30 1994 SUBURBAN NEWS HJMLOCK CRH, PA 留 0Uf^LL£，s Sweet Sixteenth Birthday •4KLY - 10.549 WORKSHOPp.. There will be a workshop fbr parents on pre­ paring students (or col­ lege on Wednesday, November 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the library at the Northwest Area High School The program will be conducted by Tom Thomas, Program Counselor of the Upward Bound Pro* gram at Wilkc%pnigersity. Topics will include setting goals, making career decisions, tak tak-­ ing advantage of educa­ tional and financial opportunities, and a timeline for college pre­ paration. The workshop is — w------- J by the spon^)red Northwest _________ Area Par­ ents fbr Academic Excellence. For more information, contact Bonnie Shane at 5422217. PRESS-ENTERPRISE ELGOHSBURG, PA 22,000 DAILY t SUNDAY 3%. [^nnSt .零溯 THURSDAY Heidi Ann NOU 3 1934 EG Seminar offers advice on setting goals A workshop for parents on preparing siudents for college v/ill be held Wednesday, 7 p.m ,'in the ' orary st the Northwest Area High Schoo!, The program //ill be conduced by Tom Thomas, program counselor of the Up//ard Bound'Program Pt _ 一 at V/iikeo University. ly. Topics 7/i!l “Hi include setting goals, making career deccions, takingI advantage of educational and Ifinancial opportunities. Parents 洲 find the program he'pTig Mutcn匕 prep^ff： 'or eddeahon oc；/or：d n gt. The workshop r, sporr/x(jd b/ ti ,； • Jonr.z/frU Area Parents for Academic Excellence For rr.^i： rifcfrna'.ion, contacl ,■ » 542 2217 Heide'Ann Gregorowicz will celebrate her six­ teenth birthday on >n De Dccember 2. She is the daughter of Joseph and Barbara —_______ ...i— -r Gregorovdcz of Hunlock Creek. Heidi is a sophomore at Northwest Area High School where she is a parUcipanl in the Northwest Concert Choir and Uic Drama Club, She has also been accepted as a proba­ tionary member in the progr _jram Upward Bound ] a 职口 忡 Unlvc「 Heidrhns an oIBw brolher, Joseph III, who Is a freshman dman at King's Col­ lege:and at younger younger _ _ clstcr, Monica, ilea, who is aa Kind1 ercarten irten etudent student at Flun … ­ Elementary lock Z ：____ Z-- School. * gxndparHer maternal grant ents nre nrc Mr. Mr, and Mrs. Edwar >rd-Sotack. ' Her 一一 pat1 grant idparenls nrc the laU^Mr.;nnd Mro. Jofiwlcz Sr. A I cph Grcnorowl party will be I.held in her honor. lonor. �Wilkes Upward Bound Program accepts 61 new area high school students The Wilkes University Upward Bound Program recently ac­ cepted 61 new members from 15 area high schools. The new members join 71 current members in a pre-college ex­ perience designed to prepare students academically and personal­ ly for success in post-secondary education. Upward Bound students attend weekly academic classes and sy also have an cop­ workshops on career and self-development. Hey rportunity ___________________________ to attend the summer residential ___ digram, program, take educ educa­ tional trips and participate in leadership activities. Wilkes University has hosted the Upward Bound Program since it was:undertaken in 1967. -Upward Bound The 一-! new new ~一 members, 1front row, from the left, are »il, Lake Lily Korbeil, laxe Lehman uenman High xugn Schc ocnooi; nay School; Ray Gartland, iiaruana, Hazleton nazicion H.S.; January Guzik, Wyoming Valley West H.S.; Katrina Pro " — theroe, Gina Monroe Monroe and and Pamela Pamela Bayer, Bayer, all all three three of of Wyoming Wyoming High School; Abbey Robinson and Heather VaUey 二 £士='; "W; Valley West (WVW) •. - ---一-'c-J' ， Keithline, Tunkhannock Area; — Pamela Schell, WVW; 所加顽 K Tunkhannock; Corrine Rushkowski, WVW, andi Stephanie Jancewicz, DallasH.S. … Second row: Nicole Pace, Linda Owens and Carolyn Gazdowicz, WVW; n yyy; Chenoa viicuuu Harris, nama, Lake jaKC Lehman; ncumdu, Mark marR Slatky, oiuiay, Heidi nciui Gregorowicz, Autumn Minkiewicz, Spring Tripp, Amy Okonieski, Regina Kiwak and Natalie Lombardo, all of Northwest H.S. Third row: Donald Naughton,i, WVW; n vn, Dannielle x/tuuueue Colllira, v Coughlin High School; Paul Jackowski, Jennifer Karpovich, Jason Gavlick, Ryan Slavish and Edward Cologie, Hanover Area; Arnie Rosiak, Lisa Finnerty, and Kristen Kuba^o, all Pittston Area High School. Fourth row: John Moss, Hanover; Mark Kurlandski, Bishop O'Reilly; Christopher Jemio, Bobbi Jo Mergo and Christine Minet, Coughlin; Esther Vitale and Linda Mullen, John S. Fine; Tony Bobyak, Kathy Connell, and Bob Rushkowski, GAR Memorial H.S. Fifth row: Scott Endrusick, Lynn Yerashunas and Mary Frances Kohnevich, all of Bishop O*Reiily; Tara Solt, Michael Brown and Christa Mauer, all of Bishop Hoban; Paul Jacobs, Crestwood U.S.; Matthew Boyer, Crestwood; and Estelle Drayton, GAR. Absent from photo are: Joseph Redmond, West Side Area Voca­ tional-Technical School; Alessa McHugh, Bishop Hob厂-Amanda * Wickham, 一…，Edward ___________ Salsavage r---and r______ Kim Parise, .—_ all 一- Hanover Area; TTravis 一二二二二:二二一二二 Grobes, Pittston; Max Lawson, Tunkhannock, and Angela Kakareka and Jamie Szafran, both Coughlin. �粕bUREw htsJS DALLAS POST Fl3 8 1395 Student Of Month Cheralee Falls Cheralee £ ：—：二 Falls, ;daughlcr of^ (^ndy Evcrctl andl was selected as "Senior Student of the Month for 忐n黑岩 nigh School. ；Cheralee is a mcm| bcrorihcNationalHon:or Society, Knowledge ；Mastcra_ Open Team. ：T^^nshcclil chool stage manager, is act managcr, student council ; ip需需°1|!我胃瓶 跚思撷瓢潘 three years, and and was -------a delegate dclcgalc to the Wyom­ ing Valley Y Youth Salute ingVslIcy --------Cheralee's Program, honor: 'include the :and Xerox wrilInkling; ingawards, Social Sludingawai Student is honored at Northwest Area Cheralee Falls, daughter of Candy Everett an(Kirby- Falls, _ was selected as senior student the month forpJanuary at! < Northwest Area High School..: Cheralee is a member of the | National Honor ■ Society, Knowl- < edge MastersOpen Team, FaUs Drama Club, and Field Hockey Tf'earn. She is the high school stage manager, is active in student council activities, and helps conduct the annual blood drive. Cheralee has participated in the Upward Bound Program at Wilkes University for three years,"and was a delegate to the Wyoming Valley Youth Salute Program. Cheralee's honors include the Inlding and Xerox writing awards, Social Studies and Language Arts Departmental Awards, and B oreign Language Student of the Year Award in 1994. After graduation, Cheralee plans to pursue a career in law or politi- ics and Language Arts CalSC16HC6. Awards, Language and °ign Forci Student of c.the ― Year Award In 1KH. ，— graduation Alter 一 mice plans to purCheralee in law or sue a career — politicali ;science. Department DCpUt 5.5 Qi/** * 2// 9/9^ • DALLAS, PA 3,000 UEEr.LV ttftY 17 1995 BacKMountain graduates of Upward Bound Seven Back Mountain high school students recently graduated from Wilkes University's Upward Bound Program. Approximately 95 percent of the graduates will enter colleges and universities in the fall. Back Mountain graduates are, from left, Slrena Radley and ar Bethany Offshack, both of LakeLehman; Joy Holeman, Dallas; and Stephanie Wasc 机us and Melissa Wascalus both from LakeWasc^lus Lehman. Absent from photo: Jessica Radley, Lake-Lehman. �UPWARD BOUND GRADUATES ANNOUNCED — The 1994 Commencement ceremonies for the Wilkes University Upward Bound Program recently celebrated the successes of the 38 graduates. Approwmately 97 percent of the students, will enter colleges and universities in the fall. Paul Provenzano, a 1968 graduate of the Upward Bound Program, presented the commencement address. Professor Joseph Bellucci was honored for his longstanding service to the youth of Upward Bound. Wilkes University has hosted the Upward Bound Program since 1967. First row, from left: Art Jones, Joseph Gregorowicz, Lan Pham, Michelle Belles, Second row: Julie Voelker, Paul Kukucka, Kewn Suchocki, Daisy Third row: Lori Amyx, Lynn Evans, Maureen-----------------Kittrick,. ； Udlby Gregory, w j , and - • - Danielle -------------- . - Tirpiak. . ........................... ........................................................................ --.----------------------Melody Snyder, Christopher Beleski, Donna Phillips. Fourth Row: Heath Hines, Jodi Matlchka, Tess Wright, Russchelle Scott, Karen Ann Harrington, David Pall and J. Daniel Hanley. Fifth row: Robert Rae, William Henry, Chad 4u Sitler, oiuur, Hilary nuary Adams, Auams, Jeremiah ueremian Ngolo, ivgg, Christopher uinisiupiiur Andes, «riueb, Bryan oryan Wolfe, vvuiid, Rebecca nououua Milligan ' ,,, ' " ~ _ j足募冬上 〜 and Tracy,Hall, Nicole Seitchek, Michelle Pekarski, Coughlin. Absent from photo were: Tracey Ankudovich, Ken Brusilovski, Monica Kane Steven Peizia, and Shawn Kapalka. — "TL W"机 ， �5力狗q5 Upward Bound artwork being displayed by Boscov^ The artwork of students enrolled in the federally jeopardized Upward Bound Program is now on display in Boscov's store window. Boscov's in Wilkes-Barre is showing its support of the Wilkes 卯可颅以吧,gram by offering the storefront windows of the Woolworth^ building as .2=;" to the downtown communi­ a visible "art gallery" Woolworth's ty. Boscov's is leasing the adjacent . building for a limited time. Upward Bound teachers began hanging the art­ work Thursday afternoon. From the left, are Art instructors Bruce Lanning and Bernie Seeman. Windows to art Window shopping has taken on an artful air at the former Woolworth's building on South Main Street as Shirley Trievel, left, and Sara Malkemes assemble the display. Boscov,s is sponsoring the display of art created by students in the Upward Bound program. The two women are staff members of the federally funded Upward Bound program at Wilkes University, which offers post-secondary education for eligible students. Boscov*s is leasing the Woolworth building, vvhere artwork will be displayed for the next week. / T网95 TIMES LEADEFVLEWIS GEYER 二一 �Your Voice 哭揣 ? ■ 一 24、1995 Thursdov. Acaus Editor: ----I've been told many times that one voice can't make a difference, and that fighting for what's right should be left up to those with names to remember. However if I believed that kind of nonsense, this letter would never get written. Project Upward Bound is on the chopping block, and Congress is deciding whether education programs for the underprivileged are causing too many headaches for 匹 5 government. x Wedl it may seei em senthose who want'less sible to start with programs that help t； an 。一 -rteens see that education is important and that learning gives you power, after all these programs don't affect those of us already in the workforce. However, in the long rrun anytime you cut education you*re cutting your own throat Upward Bound is a voice that gives hope, and pro) romises that with effort and hard work you can be a colie llege graduate no matter what your income or backgrou, sund -»holds against you. Anne Thomas, director of Project Upward Bound at Wilkes UNversitv and al】 the staff and teachers that tec share their time and experience with teens should only be commended and helped to continue this goal of keep)ung people in school, and off the streets. en I was 15 years old the only goal I had in life was to grow up and getout of the house. I had no idea how to go about it, and classes at school''' were too crowded for a teacher to take time our to help cone n, individ"mdividua].1 Anne Thomas opened the door to a futureeII thought was fiction, especially for a girl growing rowing up in a project. She read my poetry, yelled at me when I took more m interest in boys than my tutorial in algebra, listened when I said I was afraid and reminded me to send our college ad­ mission forms. She fought with me when I said *'I can't" and crossed her fingers when I said "I'll tty" and when I stood up,on graduation day with wit 30 other diploma,she said,, Upward Boundi students to accept my diploma, .....is....... “ the "I knew vnu you cn could do ...... it." This woman still doing same with more students every year, and now 比弓厂一 ernment is saying this is not an important job, ttiat program is not worth saving and that teens can fend for themselves, after all, they dcnl vote. Please show me that one voice counts and that the youth of today — Upward Bound graduates of tomorrow —count and that their『pride ”服川 aEsi.a zand.. their in themselves education are not just ai fi( fiction novel on a dime-store rack. Let one voice be heard. If you don't remember the one who wrote this, that's okay. Just remember the message: save Upward Bound and let your con­ gressmen and senators know that your one voice is attached to a lever in a voting machine and that you will. wf-kDs&arrp l^emembeir messages save Upward IBoiuiinid C P �喘『窗团凹醪仙?。海 四律瞻1『团 April Aufiero, daughter of Edith and Ralph Aufiero, Shickshinny, graduated from Wilkes University Upward Bound Program on May 11,1995. Ms. Aufiero won the Alumni Association Award for com­ mitment,. which recognizes the member who maintains : a long-standing commitment to April Aufiero the program and g participation nartirinatinn in April Aufiero whose in Up-Ward Bound is marked by enthu­ siasm and earnestness. She also received a monetary award toward her college tuition, which she use to will attend LCCC. She will be graduate from North­ west Area on June 9, where-she is an honor student and a Ranger cheerleader. 11 5U8UR8林 NEUS HUNLOCK CREEK, PA WEEKLY 12,800 3UH 14 1995 ^^Lle，s Up-Ward Bound Graduate April Aufiero AprilAuGero, daughter of Edith and Ralph 二 二， R.R.2, Aufiero, Shickshinnyj on May 11, graduated from Wilkes University Up-Ward Bound Prc^ram. She won the Alumni Association Award fbr Commitment, which rec-. ognizes the member vdio maintains ai long-standlitment to the ing commi ___ __ program and whose par­ ticipation in Up-Ward Bound is marked by enthiiNnCTu and earnestness. She also received a monctaiy avmd toward her college tuition. She will attrad LCCC. ^xil will be graduating from Northwest Area on June 9. She is an Honor student and a Ranger cheerleader. — �mande her DegaD ca『ee『21 reaDHy judge. Now Judge Lokuta has «become •>-— ‘female judge in the Kfirst the history of Luzeme County. "I doubt I would have gone into Judge Ann Lokuta of the legal profession if it wasn't for County Court of Common :，model example of of a student Upward Bound. It provided a sig­ nificant change on my young liic •» ho has become and becoming a judge ---- --ss thanks direct result :f :上 the 土 education …-Upward msn to me by Upward Bound," Bound Program al Wilkes Uni­ said Judge Lokuta. Upward Bound is one of several Judge Lokuta pre-tollcge or college programs said i: was in that the new majority in Cong 10th grade, while led by John Kasich's House C_... participating in miltee is seeking to eliminate ior Lokuta Upward Bound Upw, 1956 for budget reasons. that;she decided t wantedd to al"1 am outraged by this," _；• said tendI law school a ,someday ay 'be a Judge Lokuta. "This is the By DENISE PAVLOSKI Cftuiu' Vc«i» SteH Wrt«f up astronomv 'y, her SAT scores improved an< le uegan io enjoy learning from page 5 Since that lime,:.Judge Ji Lokuta county because of the caucation 1 has become a I：… 975 '5 maxima cum received from Upward Bound. graduate■ o([King's 1 College Because ol my Upward Upv Bound ! she earnea her bachelor of traming, I believed elicved I could c do any- arts — degree ... m government and thingOI1 wanted." politics. While --at King's, she was Upward pward Bouna is part of:the a member of the Aquinas Society, TRIO pre-college and coDege pro- the Della Epsilon Guvernmenl and was selected as first woman grams including Student Sup， t>--------------------------- Support —----— presic I of the junior class Services, Search, the presidenti services. Talent 八 “.、“，__ In 1979,),she > received her juris Ronald E. McNair Post-Bac­ fr HoJslra University calaureate program and the doctorate:from ool, Hempstead N.Y and Educational Opportunity Centers Law School, was chosen ')}' the dean and faculthat the new Congress seeks to linaienextj -一. terminate next vear. iy to study international law at u cCongress ----------succeeds in its — at­ Sheffield University in England tempt to eliminate these p”~ lempt Before beginning her own grams. more than 680,000 student will be thrown out of the TRIO private law practice m 1983, Judge Lokuta was associated with the programs in 1996. "I chaDenge these ；senators and Munley Law Firm. Scranton and these politicians who want co stnp sen-ed as law clerk to Judge Ar­ students in this count: country from their thur Dalessandro of Luzerne -County. ------ fhe tig. The She also served as a )econe chance ' '' of succeeding — Cings's College. to .〜 helpr tureratKing; u’g we w» are going u only way these students ---is tthrough educaShe had served as. a Luzeme tion," ,said Judge U Lokuta. "This is County mental healthh hearing ' of-------of program ------that — succeeds the type : ficer, ------- -solicitor ---------erne to Luze County in equalizing students. It 1 115. 11 Pf0- register 如ofr znwills,assist wills, ; assistant district gram that works and 「 |provkies ------ and ‘des attorney in Lackawanna County * •*'* economic andI educational 叶一■'— —'1 :freedom Tom under Ernest Preate and senior and individual jalizes a a» core cur"""trial district attorney in Luzeme riculum io hcl helprddisadvantaged County. students compete >mpe!c 3 in »the u_ work Judge----------Lokuta has now become imea, force. It is an abomination a匕二k二土；； that part of — history,.being > the first Congress wants to cut this out." female judge in Luzeme o— me Countj' ^―— ...entering ------ the After Upward after si--------------------was selected by the — elecBound program hin 10th L grade, J* torate to a... 10-year ......... term term―as: -judge JJudge--------Lokuta was s iintroducal into wof ---------------------. 一 the Court of Common Pleas of research irch on ~~ ,u the~ 小 college level. "It Luzeme County, was a' al Uiat point put I truly Judge Lokulaa said the Upward „--------becameinterested in becoming Bound Be program had helped her in scholarly," she sai± all facets of her lifec and oiiu she sue car car-­ After ?r finishing the program, nes those skills she |ilearned 2 every ..... Judge LLakuta said her marks went day Lokuta SUNDAY DISPATCH PITTSTON, rfi SUNDAY 14.942 3UH Z5 1995 EG % Gula Accepted Into Whers Who Carrie Ann Gula, daughter of Mary Lou Gula, Dupcmt and John Gula, West Pittston, has been ，s Who Among accepted into Who Who's American High School Stadenis. Stadems. , Carrie is the granddaighler of Charles Milazzo, Plymouth, the lalC ― — fe — B.f Eileen Wilce, Wyoming, mA and ncien Gula, Scranlon and the laic Helen John Gula Sr., Scranton. She will enter her senior year in the fall. She also . attends Wilkes TTnjversUy as ah Upward BoUnd ■^tndent y - --- ---- - ®呼,郭 program that was the most beneficial tn my life. life. ItIt taught tau】 me to be competitive m the worlr* world ana' helped me break Ithe cycle c; of poverty my family Sumi ,nd lhemselves in." —-i." Upv._ 二 Bound'-is pward * a -fe federally funded 2 — progn — gram for >1 first tust 〜|generation low-income ;h school stuome high denis designed prepare them I led to pr( for success in post-secondary education. "This program is funded ior disadvantaged students, of which I was one," 1 0.. said Judge Lokuta "I wanted ed to i break this cycle of poverty and a myy education educatio.. was the only way. ,y. I am nnow a judge in I (Sec LOKUTA, page 26 > § 育 切 �- ~ - |S Wilkes' Upward Bound program in jeopardy ij tongress poised to trim funds藉省霹嚣务£：篱谜麝慰笔 .—4 thue pro se program htlped -d him with nis to eliminater l. C.?M yudenb 心denhipaEacaM.. iemicskills. . mwt than «0.« 「 Gomg'ir' of tM TRIO "Gcmg into the program »iil be thre-in cut ol m 1 was an average student. It hejp.. prgnsinIJW. P\ _ reidcM dircttor Jcaaemicaljy, and socially, .. Matt________ CnwrJjh. chemu^y teacher ler the helped me 3th my leadenhip and mpand ■d BgdI program, u one ol JC^emic academic slullj. Si It nude me me more i oi WilJces WilXtt UniverUmver-" 】e to work with groups through able nuny ir.enit足 •: rs sity iigr.usg —,__ g 1lo ktep this program *e the experience they provided pro----------for jvjdjbletostudrnu the student! in the program," saia said 'vaibblelos: It's rccc lo ire ihu program Farber. Both Bau and Farber said Usey help ge kids uho come in BoUi 心 lock like they have almost no future and they don't have (heir education]! goals dehned lor then. Hus Ths program nukes lh«m t of their college eoDege e -"— potenua)." .. iot h "A ol kids lot ol kidi said, Gruenloh G_ not havet miie:11' without i program md ..—shert-sided ... the gsvcrKSicnl not ict to allow sei -DENISE PAVLOSKI Jnntrsity _____ , XeabiTS of c.Wilke -------- Un j to kwp the Sihool's j —"am from being elinsuuted :n IW6 Upward Bound, a pje-toliege prs^ram of ngsrexs academic >n ".Uixtica. individual tutoring and guidance Jor students from ftiuncuUy eligible e lamihcs. lansihes. began b a! Wilkes University niversity in ：:957 f and serves 130 Suticiui students u< !rcm ' and WyraiEg cuunUes 幕盟思渍M； ..«.e written letters (0 Congrusnun Paul Kanjonki iUting their opposition. "I voiced my opinion lo I was •■I fwl u necessary n the program is youlli cl c( our «w、country vu"u> y II “ future youtli proviaes an opportunity lor'stustudents ------- uho wouldn't ordranly be able (o go to college or who would wouldn't have that of t>< go because cl their 篇H踹"噫睥殷羿! unere they Hau miq the tua 1 reipcns*ukitrr u« from said Co hf^i. . s Kjnjvnki um laid M poruvcoltl I the program ; 也牌:松； supportive .rin the the past but has has not ! Program in past but yet juttd huposii yet sutrd his position on the 悦(p«e £ram 二:lor c; next year Hep,. senutivrs from Speeler i oilier M«i Wnlncday ttul Ihfy telievr the wnaicr will continue to uip|«rt the program neit year. 凝京；3器界顶器瞄' mittee is is setting setting to lo ehmicate ehmicate She She tniitee 士二 二 ：cu!;J 密Bi ；标昭 college federal programs mchfe? Siudent Zzrt-一 Taltt： S«arch. the Hcnalu l. McNair Past-Barahureate Prognm Im Education Opportum!yCes»ers "It's nice to see this program can help those kids who come in and look like they ha ve almost no future and 一成孺e lg-d Bcoad prsgrara:at Wilke U 3 University. Gruenloh said this ,k- program er-tled hm to，be b.the 二-(int .. one u> 心 family to gnetute graoute from col"Tais program enables h.B.. "This progr school Mol itudmU students lo go on u college iey dTd^Ml when ttey did Ml let? ietl il was psss；b]e ind • •, ,k—• ••,■ 漏-温"胃/^献 "And 13 (his society, college edueat:oauee«Kd." Upuard Bouzd a the fritril pregrira. next toi li finiMial ---------aid. that brmp pcst-stcondary Zguon witiua the reach oi eliprogram makes them £>t：e Slud*. NiUonaUy. 36.000 a ware of their college u> VfUpward studesti are ecroUM m J B(x~3Uusyear potential. A lot of kids :ids Projram Services include : m^vauon. Speech choir classes could end would not have made it deni:c preparation, tnonvat without this pro­ guidance >na pre-eallege Anne Butler, s; peneace. such as the os-cam, gram... " resdenlul sdential----------s---------------------广. Matt Gruenloh :hes of semmars are al------:speech enow cuu is one of many Muatiorul ow, Lily Korbcil. Lit Lakeas members wiUitherLProgram Qirector ,Wyoming Valley Wes ,amj for high school jtudenu at WilXei UmWest; Lehman; uon iron high school to college. Hoban, MaUhew Boye 3oyer. ,•■ that the new majorily tn Congress led by the program e are fijnting very hard to ® . ...began „ Crestuoai. and John Moss. Hanover：—— ...... Committee leeks John Kuich sich's Houu to r'--i eliminate thai around." uid Anne 澎%另度容二* Chrisune Minet, Coughlin; Kristen Harn-. Wyoming (or 19« lor budget reasons m. trector cf 典 Umrard na印ycpaiea / 1吁e - they don't have their educational goals de­ fined for them. This 醪器K .林髓.缶 ----- 蟹葬参聚* 『 ==国成 r- sity. ,We cenauJy undenund the need to cut syesdaig spesduig to a the I$« 1956 tuigei. tul Ke ar.S Swale itro funds for Upward -- - Thosas slid there are ca!y icxi iwcit 3 S nnunuf CWli the Upward Bxcd Pregram trea &7iusidtbee=dcfe J the year ,'UaJess we are e ;' able to co=v tbececgre _______ i 以 «=al— _ ,____ , tl the Hox« Republic peeully tin q cpporcxity is >— that ths acd U put it into Oi tn* uiB b- do funds (cr th year." Thasui said u—1K5, 、g more —than 105 tndSince , ineri«ns tl ----------------jfe benefited services of Upward aadi aU TRIO program, re esubhxhtd Is »t!p Ins-income stu^cots 七扫 overcome < coss. social. aJlura! •al and ar- tadtir.k twnersto kgher cis U Congress succeeds ?户中m t program Margaret Margaret Bau,, ai a teacher lead ”…w Bau, — at Street Eement h, ud -------Upward Bwad Bwsd Alu= Alumci Assxwlion, was a tsesiber of U-e first jraS^^iLcg cmu cl the Vp«srd 0一a Prcjran ---------- uatWilkes Basd WilkesUruverUruversity. She also wai the Un： persen tn ba fisHj to grainu I rem cdlege. ■One d tbs wa)r» the program 土 that it gave tne the •- F that 1 could go uoctl Imd on the iw ux «teki 心赢部g w ____ 蹈;滑___ s 二__*做噤;瞄潞j au. -The fra B/ud fnffun, ibr rww rt.wnages her um thrre 4>u£}.Urs g auesdcdJege Pau! Farbc. a IS85 grifijMe of �CiwewWce GUzecs1 Voice FVtitnHal Boanl EDWUU) A. NICHOLS, JR. - Publisher PAUL GOLIAS - Managing Editor TT wm,O'DONNELL » - •Assistant —Jstajjt Man aging 甲 JUSTIN Managing 甲itrir itrir . RHitcrinl EHitnr JAMES RGITIENS-EdilorialEdilar . 1 ar. Editorial O w o> c3 s u y(pwir(d] BoMirDd] ds由⑰做『辰ip§打 dlomf* cun七祉 Put a little faith in helping young people .二: Once they et high school students who didn't faiaw whxe in IHe they might be headed. Today they are teadiCTS, sei advisen ... even high court. judges. Examples they are of the good things that can hap­ pen in IHe life if we put a little faith in each other, if we oU^r a littlesupport. i give eadi otter We shoold take inspiratioa from these success stories. 怎 .ftaries. • :- * - •'We shsold not take away ths system which helped thpm- They are 厂 -- " -----1Program "— —J "--------graduates of— ths Upward Bound _ University, University, vhltih alter---30.---------years of at Wilkes ------------lent' — ~ and*-----several world-class success aduereme ' — J _1-------------. is in rfxn g pr of bang shut down by short* stories - :----------s---------- „ — sightwinBn in the anreit Cragress. Ihe prograni eadi year gives about 130 local young people tbe chance to set their sights on a beto future by way of rigorous schooling,,,individual “tutor* "一 r-----------Jdance. For many log>___________ and haodsxs) experience andoguid the young people, U(nrard Bound makes the differenre bdweeu^^diBg or not succeeding in high school and college. allege. Here is ths story stay in th thar 戒r own awn words words:: o “One of tbs ways the prozram helped me is that 5竹dpn<^ to mow that I could go to it gave me the ctmfidoce • J cm the college campus for college, asd• since I" *2. lived csUege six weeks, the whole <r n- scene wasn't as scary. the： Ftnrfztx who do not have Ihe pnjzram benefitss u* the backing/* . *°nHS Is the 亦 pr^ram that was the most ben侦rial in my life. U tai^ht me to be competiiive in the worid aod helped me break the cycle tf poverty yny family fflogd themsekes in.** Consider, especially, that last Ustimanial. Many members of the current Congress say they want to see yrang ytxmg people penile io ia c&Ificult cfifficult tircumstaDces drcumstaDces pun themselves up by their bootstraps. They cuastonily criticize youngsters and others who arax't good studsiis, wage earaa? or ,*pnxiuctive people 济 society. But, by cutting the Opward Boundpromm, they win be cutting the very bootstraps which ire Eing 130 area youngstm a year mto good stad™raduates of Upward Bound - many of them mw Graduates of Upward cotmn unity — are writing memben of cour co mmuni ty prominent membera ** "Senator Tatar Arlen 」 m Coneressman to Congressman Paul Pl • Kanjorski, apecux axui Speetff and Smator Rick Sanionm and astog that fiming be continued for Upward Bound. Our elected 器雾菇 carefully la these living officials should listen carefdly to these living exam­ nles of ples nf Upward Bound's Bouod'a value. They should speak Snd vote in Washington on behali of Upward Bound. Support Upward Bound Yo『a better future Editor: In reference to your article and follow-up editorial on the Trio Programs and especially Upward Bound. I'm a full supporter. — My daughter just graduated from the program. She will be attending Luzerne County Community College in the fall. Without this program ram I do not feel she would be doing so. Tom, Barb, Ann and all the teachers . and staff have a true belief in these2 kids. They are supportive of them in all aspects. They give them emotional, educa­ tional and moral support. They also help.the parents of these kids deal with the multitude of forms to help k 二get 。二 them 2…through 二〜[… , registration. Their alumni association helps in all ways..二 ：- ——-W -，T • •• • We need ♦!» this program for ■ the future of our children and couhtiy. ----- ry. 更] 11 ese kids learri they have worth and annlv all man” 'aspects amnnfn of nf «hn ；» and learn intn into many Uieir all fhnv they laarn ，lives. lease, Congressman Kanjorski, Kanjorsl Senator Santorum Please, and Senator Specter, support this program. ] For in doing -闻future. so, you support a better 巳/ HJJ3I95 KatherinePagan �14 THE BOSTON GLOBE ・ THURSDAY, JULY 13,1995 ©Sue Boston ®tobe WILLIAM 0. TAYLOR, Chairman of the Board and Publisher BENJAMIN B. TAYLOR, President MATTHEW V. STORIN, Editor H_DS GREENWAY, Editor, Editorial Page STEPHEN E. TAYLOR, Executive Vice President WILLIAM B. HUFF, Executive Vice President, HELEN W. DONOVAN, Executive Editor GREGORY L. MOORE, Managing Editor Founded 1872 CHARLES H. TAYLOR, Publisher 1873-1922 WILLIAM 0. TAYLOR. Publisher 1922-1955 WM. DAVIS TAYLOR. Publuher 1955-1977 THOMAS WINSHIP, Editor 1S65-1931 JOHN L TAYLOR, Praidcnz 1963-1975 LAURENCE L. WINSHIP. Editor 1955-1965 . . III- Onward, Upward Bound •When thousands of high schoolers in Upward Bound headed for college campuses this week, many wondered whether this summers pilgrimage from poverty to new possibilities would be the last -—d Bound's 2\2-. t.*22 耳 把•'Vpv. Upward survival in the the most recent recent !?budget battle represents a significant hurdle deared. ,Since its inception three decades ago, Upward Bound has proven its worth. Students who thought college was out of reach have become Rhodes scholars, doctors and attorneys. Wth the support of Upward Bound and several related programs under the rubric TRIO, families have hoisted themselves out of poverty. This week the House Appropriations subcommittee on labor, health, human services and education voted to preserve TRIO's $463 mfllion in funding for next year 一 a departure from the deep cuts approved in other programs. However, TRIO's opponents in the House and Senate still have chances to cut .or scuttle it ■ In addition to Upward Bound, TRIO includes e ‘ e ‘. which identifies promising ，一」二王一 n__y Talent Search, students as early as sixth grade and helps them maximize their potential; educational opportunity centers, which help students fill out coDege and financial aid applications; and student support services, which helps students get through college. With all all the the talk talk of ofproviding providing colorblind, colorblind, needneedWith based educational opportunities, TRIO programs should be ripe for expansion. Participation is limited to students whose parents have not graduated from college and whose incomes fall below $24,000 for a family of four. Forty-two percent of the participants are white, 35 percent are black and 15 percent are Hispanic. Those who have called for the elimination of TRIO's programs suggest that school guidance counselors and parents should fill the void. They ignore the fact that even with the best intentions, parents who have not attended college may be hard pressed to provide the support their children need. Many students in these programs attend schools where where guidance guidance counselors counselors are are overburoverburschools dened. The TRIO programs and the students who benegt from .them deserve full congressional support �25 — Citizens' Voice, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Thursday,」uly 27,1995 Up)wsi[rdl Bota 血 dl art work will go on display Artwork by students of the Upward Bound program will hang in the windows of a downtown Wilkes-Barre store. Upward Bound is a federally-funded program in danger of being eliminated by budget cuts. Boscov's is showing its support for the program at Wilkes University by offering the storefront windows of the Woolworth's building as a visible art gallery to the downtown community. Boscov's is leasing the ad­ jacent Woolworth's buflding for a limited time. Upward Bound teachers will be hanging the art­ work today beginning at 1:30 p.m. The Upward Bound program is a pre-coDege pro* gram of academic instruction for ststudents from fi- nancially eligible families. The new majority in Congress is trying to eliminate the program in 1996 for budget reasons. Next to the financial aid program, Upward Bound is the largest federal program that brings post­ secondary education within the reach of eligible stu­ dents. The students who are served are the first generation in ttieir family to head to coDege.5. Nationally, 一, students are enrolled;, locaDy , 130 students are 36,000 si in Wilkes University's Upward Bound program. Boscov's is providing the space and materials to the Upward Bound program as a committed demon­ stration of support to the community. ��w u Schools & Colleges sly p Upward Bound Program students end six-week college preparatory experience sl olq H QJo s D<J dl. = D 9 • & 一 =£ M o 、 .yo > s u o z = u For the past 30 summers, area funded by the U.S. Department of students for high school students have come to Education,,prepares — -〜 It is the Wilkes University campus to successful <college careers, … 3, the k TRIO, participate in the Upward Bound the oldest fprogram in 。 leral educational second large gest fedf Program, a six-we成 residential opportunity program in the nation, college preparatory experience. The latest Wilkes Upward Bound sonal* developIn addition to perse J -ness activi- Program concluded recently with meat and physical fitnc —,the 48 students expL plore career a day trip to the PA Renaissance ties, interests through volunteer work Faire in Mount Hope. Upward Bound participants, at several local agencies. Participants in Upward Bound front row, from the left, are Alicia Suchoski, OUU11U2>&1, :i, Bishop Disuup Hoban; nuuciii, Tara xaia Suchc also enroll in courses such as >rrn Angie A nrttn Baez, Chnnnnn Shannon trigonometry, chemistry, litera- Yuscavage, 场e Upward Bound Program, Gabriel, all from Wyoming Valley © 5处 West (WVW); Mary Frances Kohnevich, Bishop O*Reilly; Rarhol TrimhU pvpi-c-;Angelica Anaplira I ---------------------Rachel TYimble,，一M Meyers; …o一.，.. …ie Seniuk, Nicok Ciuferri,,Coughlin; WVW; Melissa Wettstein,,Tunkhannock; Faith Posten, WVW; WVW; Crystal Copeland, Like Lehman and Ashley Jackson, Bishop Hoban. Second row: Heather Carey, GAR; Linda MuUen, John S. Fine; Jamie Szafran, Coughlin; Aurilla KeUy, Derby, iiui uciuy, Northwest; uiyvov, xzciiuv Denise ixcuy, Kelly, WVW n r n Vi fl nrn e Tn n n WVW，; QSarah Geras, Jana Vandermark, Tunkhannock; Heather Grosz, Crestwood; Jamie ,Gardjulis, John S. Fine; Heidi :二 .：： :, Gregorowicz, Northwest; Christine Dinger, Lake Lehman; Dii Adrienne Metcalf, Hanover and I Davienne Piatt, Northwest, Third row: Jennifer Konefa!, Coughlin; Mary Gallagher, Han- over: over; Paul Paul Stebbins. Stebbins, John John S. S. Fine: Fine; 「erguson, Charles Fe ------ O：West J-"-Side Voiul Jacobs, Crestwood; Tech;, Pai Anthony Bobyak, GAR; Ryan Flynn, Coughlin; Matthew Major, Brent Lukowich, Meyers; Max McNelis, WVW; Paul Jackowski, Hanover ; Ray Gartland, Hazleton; Ed Marcy, Bishop O*Reilly; Brian Coleman, Elizabeth Watkins, Northwest, and April Steele, Tunkhannock. Absent from ,photo: Melissa Blake, WVW; Chavon Croman, Lake Lehman; January Guzik, Guzik,---TVT; 二二 McHugh, Bishop , WVW; A2 Alessa GAR; Hoban; Trish Mosluk, G ,T,' Julie T",:~ ! 宅3 ' - ' hannock and Beth Woodruff, Tunkhannock Ziegenfus, wvw. �Sixty new members accepted for Upward Bound Program at Wilkes University Wilkes University Upward These new members join the 80 and personally for success in workshops on careers and self- and Stephanie Wcirnuz, GAR; KelBound Program has accepted 60 current members in the pre- — post-secondary "*■ J education. development. ly Ccppa, Ceppa, Lisa Graves, Renee _； new members from 14 : area Wgh college experience that is desi^ioi The. students will attend weekly They will also have an opportu-Jones, John Paul Karpovich, schools. to prepare students academically academic and special classes and nity to attend the summer residen­ Tracy Makarczyk, Jennifer tial session,trips, take Mcllvee, * take educational Malissa Nickol, April and participate in leadership ac- Piccotti, Christina Powell and tivities. , " Hanover Area. JaclynStoodley, Wilkes University has hosted the Also: Joshua Bower, Louise Upward Bound Program since Musselman, Bethany Offshack, 1 1967. … Melissa Wascalus and Shawn : Those accepted into the pro- Zona, Lake Lehman; Konstancc gram include '■ s - following: Rich- Brusilovski, Jeremiah Ngolo and ard Maley and Tracy Weida, Ann Ngolo, Meyers; Joni AnderBishop Hoban High School; son, April Aufiero, Christina Dac一-" Pollick,一 Bishop • -E " chillc, Beth Edwards, Cheralee ' Bridgett O'Reillj Edwin Bell, Kevin Kopec a.._ Falls,,一Christina Gray and Amelia ! 5' 一- >T -rthwest Area; i; Tony ' Stacy Szafran, Coughlin; Jessica 、McElwee, Northwc Grosz andi x/iduc Diane nvvaimiM, Kovaleski, Traglia, nugiia, nu>uiu zucti, Area;i； w Wynne … iPittston ： Crestwood;I； Joy • • -Comstock, • • Shawn Kapalka and J*。： Holcman, Valerie Pawloski _iand UJ Joy Scott, Dallas Hannah Rugg, Tunkhannock Area; Shannon Callahan, Lena Area; Kimberly Keller, Wyoming Diamonds, Shannon Garey, Stacy Area, and Michelle Belles, Grochowski, Danny Maelissa Bynon, Mollyy Malloy, ** " lifer Pagan, Harkcnrcader, Janet Lasiewicki, Jodi Monroe, Jennifer Melan, Laura Segarra and ”Kathleen 匹 … • Timothy ’ T ° Dawn McLeod, T:~' Rebecca Rushkowski, wski, Lori Savage Talipan, Wyoming VaIley West. �知圳制同®©UMdi Accepting Applications The Upward Bound program at Wilkes University is accepting membership applications from inter­ ested high school students. Funded by the United States Department of Education, the Upward Bound pro ； gram, is designed desigi to assist high school students prepare for success in college. The opportunity provides eligible . ... young people with experience on a college! campus while they improve challenges of their readiness for higher education. ducation. For corwk' insideration, 卜… students should be in 10th -'grade, be a potentially poti first generation Cion college student studc and able to meet the economic criteria :established by the U.S. Department bed by I of Education. Members receive all services at no cost. The six-week, residential summer program offers an intensive experi­ ence which combines academic prep­ aration, individual attention, per­ sonal and social growth, career education and cultural trips. Throughout the year the Upward Bound program prepares its members for college by offering a variety of academic classes by pro­ viding assistance with college selec­ tion and financial aid. Seminars are also offered in decideci­ sion mailing and,in preparing for the transition from high school to col­ lege, giving students the confidence and the skills needed to succeed. For an application and additional information contact the guidance of­ fice in your local high school or the Upward Bound office at Wilkea Uni­ versity. ■^ggtion One— [ y �National Council of Educational Opportunity Associations 1025 Vermont Avenue, N.W., Suite 1201 Washington, D.C. 20005 (202) 347-7430 August 22, 1994 Ms. Anne A. Thomas Director, Upward Bound Wilkes University South River Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Dear Ms. Thomas; Thank you for your contribution to the National Council of Educational Opportunity It is contributions like yours Associations. that make it possible for us to work to keep TRIO programs alive. Arnold L. Mitchem, Ph.D. Executive Director �The ChangiEig View of Intelligence: Implications for Compensatory Education By Thomas J. Thomas, Jr. Abstract Thomas J. Thomas, Jr. is Program Counselor and History Instructor of the Wilkes University Upward Bound. Program. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Mr. Thomas has been, on the staffsofthe Wilkes University Upward. Bound Program since 1979. Spring 1992 TRIO personnel hauegenerally operacedfrom, the assumption thacpast academic performance is only one indicator of intelligence. Recent re­ search on. the nature of intelligence provides the evidence we require to support this view. The author introduces some of the research relevant to a broader con­ ception of intelligent behauior and explores options Jbr incorporating theseJindings in. our work with stu­ dents. Readers are encouraged co consider these studies and create additional options appropriate to specific programs. COUNSELING RECORD: NAME: Ruth A. Ninth Grade GPA: 2.54 ••Summer. 1988 Metwith Ruth for career guidance. Discussed her er performance pe (3.3 in 10th grade) and asked her inter­ pretation ofsuch improvement. She described how. at the end of 9th grade, she saw the seniors at graduation who were in the National Honor Society—he "loved those neat gold cords." After finding out what they were, she decided she wanted to wear them when she graduated. So this pastyear she remained In college prep and took the same classes as the "smart kids." She also thought this would help her to become an engineer. ••Fall. 1988 Ruth stopped by to ask me to review her speech for President of Student Government. Talked briefly about Advanced Placement classes next year in school. ••Spring, 1989 Met with Ruth to discuss her college plans. She thinks her SAT score of 740 (290 verbal) is too low for someone wishing to be an engi­ neer. I explained that one test score is not necessarily an Indication of her potential and she would have more opportunities to take the exam. She made Honor Society, though! She almost forgot to tell me. ••Fall. 1989 Ruth is discouraged about ap­ plying to engineering programs. After all, she asked, how smart can she be if, after three attempts, her board scores did not correspond more closely with her friends who had similar grades in school? I pointed out that past performance is the best indication of future performance. We also discussed the significance of her leadership roles both in school and in Upward Bound—as well as President of Stu­ dent Government. ••Spring. 1990 Rudi will attend Penn State Uni­ versity. She is still doubtful of her ability to do college work because of her low SATs. I reminded her that "dumb" students don't get a B in Calculus and A's in Advanced Chemistry II and Advanced Physics II. And they don't graduate with -gold cords." I concluded our session by telling her how impressed I was by the methodical way she achieved her academic goals. Including mem­ bership in the National Honor So­ ciety. I reminded her that this was indeed a measure of a high level of intelligence and that she could be­ come a successful student in col­ lege. She did not appear convinced. Does this report sound familiar? Like many educators associated with compensatory programs, you. too. may have long assumed a broader concept of intelligence­ even if this position was anchored �more in faith than in research. Some even argue that the very Idea of equal access to higher education Is rooted in the socio-economic and cultural traditions within the study of intelligence. The time may be right to consider formally how our students might benefit from the expanding view of what constitutes intelligence. Re­ cently. the NCEOA Journal intro­ duced readers to one such proposal with Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences (Grow. 1987). Professor Robert J. Stemberg of Yale University also has proposed an expanded view of intelligence with his Triarchic Theory (Trotter. 1986). Their research seeks to res­ cue ,'intelligence" from the confines "The time may be right to consider formally how our students might benefit from the expanding view of what consti­ tutes intelligence.n of fixed IQ and to elevate other aspects of Intelligent behavior to a level worthy of study alongside ■"academic intelligence." And it Is here, in the relationship between ■practical" and academic Intelli­ gence. that we find special signifi­ cance fbr compensatory education (Neisser. 1979). The Role of ig in Identifying Students for Compensatory Programs To what extent do we use IQ tests or 引milarly constructed Instru­ ments when selecting students to receive compensatory services? What leads us to conclude that an 6 applicant is an "underachiever"? What does the relationship between IQ. or other standardized instru­ ments. and GPA really tell us? Ad­ mittedly. these are broad questions, but the answers affect the students selected to receive services, as well as those not chosen. TRIO programs have tended to go beyond the constraints of test re­ sults when Judging an applicant's potential to profit from our services. Guidance counselors and teachers have provided us with valuable ob­ servations that have often taken into account factors such as moti­ vation and persistence. Therefore, as research continues to support a more elastic definition of intelligence, we should be ready to incorporate instruments designed specifically to measure "beyond IQ" (Stemberg, 1985). Meanwhile, we could benefit from research show­ ing how intelligence is manifested in activities beyond classroom ex­ aminations. We could specify the kinds of student-behavior that in­ dicate potential: or we could develop recommendation forms that lead counselors and teachers to make the kinds ofobservations that reflect an expanded view of intelligence. Preparing Students for a Novel Experience If mental self-management is the primary goal ofour intelligence, then the implications reach far beyond the classroom. Measuring this as­ pect of intelligence involves ob­ serving our attempts to deal with novelty. A new situation or problem requires us to draw upon our ex­ periences while simultaneously searching for new constructs in order to find possible solutions. For our members, college is that novel experience demanding appropriate responses In order to succeed. Consider the following examples of how some of our members re­ sponded to this novel experience. Gary, the seventh ranked student In his high school class, had ad­ vanced science courses and S.A.T. scores of over L100. Six years later he barely earned a degree because his attempts to solve famiiy\x | j| personal problems were anythin/, $ but successful. In fact, to an Impartial observer. It would appear as if i Gary Intentionally constructed barriers to his own success. Marie entered college with a fine record In high school and S.A.T. scores over 1200. Distracted by personal problems and poor deci­ sion-making. she finished her first semester with a below average record. In her second semester, she allowed personal problems to In- i lensify the strain in her family re­ lationships, and attempted to escape them through alcohol. She never returned for her sophomore year. Tammy. Marie's classmate, had a similar high school record butS.A.T. scores only slightly above average. , Despite personal problems and a stressful family situation, she earned her undergraduate degree with honors and a master's degree from a prestigious university. Al­ though their academic differences appeared slight, the outcome was understandable to teachers who : worked with these students. You see. although it could not be mea­ sured in classroom examinations, Tammy "had her act together." These experiences represent the important relationship between practical and academic intelligence. Tammy's success demonstrates Ulric Neisser's definition of practicalintelligence: "responding appro­ priately in terms ofone's long-range and short-range goals, given the actual facts of the situation as one discovers them" {qtd. in Wagner & Stemberg. 1985). Meanwhile. Gary and Marie are examples of "aca­ demic intelligence" without the full support of its practical side. Intelligent behavior Ln this regard i Is not easy to define, but we know it j when we see it. Perhaps we recog­ nize it most by its absence, such as in those who lack common sense, are poor decision-makers, or seem ： to "have no brains." Many people , believe that intelligence in this re-, gard is something you either have or you don't. Professor Sternberg's studies of tacit-knowledge are challenging that belief NCEOA Journal �-. . facit-Knowledge Can Be Taught Tacit-knowledge includes those ■tactics." though seldom cirticulated. that allow us to succeed In various environments. For example, tacitknowledge leads us to conduct our­ selves diiTerently at a philharmonic than at a rock concert. Tacitknowledge is the knowledge that efiective teachers possess and uti­ lize. but is difTlcultto develop within teacher training programs. Tacitknowledge is used by students to decide how much (or little) effort to apply to a course in order to get by with a passing grade. Tacit-knowl­ edge also plays an important role for a first-generation college student who must make the transition from high school to college. Therefore, I propose that the less academically prepared fbr college a student is. the more important practical intelligence becomes. Academically prepared students have more room fbr poor judgment and more time to adjust before the consequences become serious. If we suppose, in the above example, that Gary's past performance was slightly below average, or Tammy lacked the practical "sense" to uti­ lize a support system and to keep personal problems in perspective, their experiences may have been quite difierenc Compensatory education pro­ grams have generally been suc­ cessful in preparing members for the interpersonal and intrapersonal transition to college. We mediate the higher education experience for our members during campus visits, pre-college summer residential programs, and personal counsel­ ling sessions during the flrstyear or two of matriculation. Many pro­ grams oiler group counseling ses­ sions. classes, or seminars designed to prepare members directly for their transition to college. Research on improving tacit-knowledge may prove valuable in our attempt to assist our members who generally do not have the experience of a parent who doubles as a live-ln " tutor and academic guide. Encouraged by research demon­ nimuuiiuuuuuuuuuuuaouuuuuuiiuuuunDBBUV sCrating the relationship of tacitknowledge to Job performance. Howard Gardner and Robert Stemberg have developed a program that improves school performance by directly teaching the knowledge that is usually only implied in the curriculum (Stemberg et al.. 1990). This "Practical Intelligence for School" Program (PIFS). which as­ similates their Multiple Intelligences and Triarchic Theories. may provide us with an additional model to guide those students experiencing aca­ demic difficulty. Research on practical intelligence may also prove useful to our aca­ demic guidance components. For example, findings suggest that In­ telligent people learn to capitalize on their strengths and compensate for their weaknesses (Stemberg. 1988). Assisting our members to do this is a major objective of career guidance. Seen this way. the choice of a career is viewed as selecting the environment where our personal and academic strengths can maxi­ mize our chance fbr success. At the very least, our students should re­ alize the role that formal schooling plavs in helping them compensate for their weaknesses. Metacognition: The Bridge Between Academic and Practical Intelligence ...__ __一 of the classroom, the In or out common denominator of intelligent behavior is metacognition, the f higher order mental processes> we utilize to monitor our thinking. Some classroom examples include monitoring and controlling of our attitudes and attention, and execu­ tive control of behavior as it relates to academic activities (Marzano et al., 1988). Metacognitive processes in general include recognizing the existence of a problem, defining the problem, developing a plan to solve the problem, and monitoring the solution (Sternberg. 1988). Therefore, teaching our students to monitor their thinking may pro­ vide us with the bridge between the classroom and their ~real world." While the types of problems differ teaching our students to moni­ tor their thinking may provide us with the bridge between the classroom and their 'real world.，n significantly, intelligent classroom behavior can be related to intelligent behavior in life situations. Helping our students to understand this relationship may motivate some to monitor their problem-solving in both academic and practical situa­ tions. Although our study skills semi­ nars have been successful in en­ couraging Intelligent academic behavior, they seldom go far enough to improve metacognition. Further, some question whether the strate­ gies often taught in -study skills" courses transfer to learning situa­ tions ttiat differ even slightly from the context in which they were in­ troduced. Teaching Thinking Skills Perhaps It is the direct instruc­ tion of thinking skills which has the greatest potential for incorporating recent findings in Intelligence re­ search. It is also the area that requires the greatest commitment of time and energy. If intelligence can be Improved through direct instniction. and there is much to suggest that it can. does it have a place In compensatory education programs? There are reasons why we ought to consider making thinking skills instruction available to our mem­ bers. At the secondary school level, few students have die option of participating in suchi a course, School districts are already hard 7 Spring 1992 �pressed to satisfy content require­ ments. and their complex adminis­ trative structures discourage such initiatives. Compensatory programs not only avoid these pressures, but also offer the advantages ofa smaller student-io-teacher ratio. Programs with academic compo­ nents have several options to explore for incorporating_ instruction In thinking skills. ~ This instruction can be integrated into existing study skills courses or in academic sub­ ject areas. The latter approach would lead us to make compensatoiy education more than a review (or preview) of what is learned in school. The coordination and teacher in-service training will be worth the effort if it leads to an academic experience that empha­ sizes the application of knowledge learned in a classroom. Finally, the option exists to offer our members a separate course in "TRIO staff and students can be encouraged that several recent •reforms* in edu­ cation have been standard proce­ dure in our pro­ grams for a quar­ ter of a century." _ skills instruction thinking (Sternberg. 1986). The significant time commitment requires a care­ ful decision and may make it im­ practical for many of our programs. However, familiarity with packaged programs may also lead to creative approaches to the problem. Any­ one contemplating such a step will benefit from articles, some by the researchers themselves, that pro­ vide a detailed discussion of the 3 programs available (Marzano el a!.. 1988: Sternberg & Bhana, 1986). Conclusion I have suggested several areas in which recent Intelligence research may benefit our member students. These recommendations serve pri­ marily to encourage readers to ex­ plore the options for helping our members to improve their ability to identify intelligent behavior in the context ofboth academic and prac­ tical 引 tuations. TRIO staff and students can be encouraged that several recent -re­ forms" in education have been standard procedure in our programs for a quarter of a century. Smaller class size, a more productive stu­ dent-counselor relationship, and the emphasis on applied knowledge are a few of TRIO's basic services that the education community has recognized as necessary ingredients for success in our schools. Perhaps the most obvious contri­ bution that TRIO has made Is in the area of high school-college articu­ lation. Because TRIO has been bridging the gap between high school and college for more than two decades, our students did not have to wait until now to benefit from the myriad of programs that seek to attract them to their cam­ puses. With this tradiUon in mind, it is clear that we need not hesitate to search for ways to Integrate the findings of intelligence researchers into our educational components. For whom would we be waiting? References Baer. J. (1988). Let s not handicap able thinkers, [educational Leadership. ■15. 66-72. Gardner. H. (1983). Frames of mind: The theory of multiple Intelligences. New York: Basic Books. Grow. G. (1987). The theory of multiple intelligences challenges educational programs. NCEOA Journal. 2. 19- 20「 Marzano. R.J.. Brandt. R.S.. Hughes. C.S.. Jones. B.F., Prcsscisen. B.Z., Rankin, S.C.. & Suhor, C. (1988). Dimensions of thinking: A framework for curriculum and instruction. Virginia: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Neisser. U. (1979). The concept of intelligence. In D.K. Detterman & R.J. Sternberg (Eds.). Human intelligence (pp. 179-189}. New Jersey: Ablex Publishing. Sternberg. R.J. (1985). Beyond IQ: A crlarchic theory of human intelligence. New York: Cambridge University Press. Stemberg. R.J. (1986). Intelligence applied: Understanding and increasing your intellectual skills. San Diego: Harcourt, Brace. Jovanovich. Stemberg. R.J. & Bhana. K. (1986). the Synthesis • of research " efTectiveness of intellectual skills programs: Snake-oil remedies or miracle cures? Educaltonal Leadership. 44. 60-67. Stemberg. R.J, (1987). Questions and answers about the nature and teaching of thinking skills. In J.B. R.J. Stemberg Baron „ (Eds.). . Teaching thinking skills: theory and DracUce. New York: W.H. Freeman and Comps Company. _ Sternberg. R.J. (1988)..The triarchtc mind: A new theory of human intelligence. New York: Viking. Sternberg. R.J.. Okagakl. L.. & Jackson, A.S. (1990). Practical intelligence for success In school. Educational Leadership, 48, 35-39. Trotter. R.J. (1986). Three heads are better than one. Psychology Today. 20 (8). 56-62. Wagner, R.K, & Sternberg, R.J. (1985). Practical intelligence In real-world pursuits: The — role * of tacit knowledge. 〜 Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 49.436-458. NCEOA Journal �PROJECT UPWARD BOUND — A Modern Coming of Age bj Ann* Graham 70 If David Copperfield were suddenly dropped from the literary heavens into present day Wyoming Valley, he no doubt would be recruited to become a member of Project Upward Bound at Wilkes College. David epitomizes the youth who is served by Project Upward Bound; he is the promising student who has not been afforded all the advantages of middle-class and upper miadleclass society. He is eager to learn, waiting to be directed, and enthusiastic despite hardships and setbacks. Like David, the typical Upward Bound student needs a mentor to help him believe in himself, to realize his potential, and io take his place in the world. Of course. David founo his Aunt Betsy Trotwood, who guided him. supported him, and Jcsterea his growth. Those special people — WILKES COl.I.EC；!： yf ARTERLY the Betsy Trotwoods of the world — are still ■ " with "" us, but because of the changes in society, generated by modernization, the family support system is sometimes not adequate, not sophisticated enough to deal with the maze coming of age has become. Through agencies and special services the government nas become the aoting aunt ot the young David's of the twentieth century. This support is positive, energetic, and hopeful for the society that ministers it and the youth who receives it. Typically, Wilkes College has been involved actively in serving the needs of this community, and in 1967 the College agreed io host a newly funded Project Upward Bound, a remedial and motivational program designed to offer support and encouragement to eligible high school students. In the nation, Project Upward Bound itself has become one of the most successful federally funaed activities; the program located at Wilkes is no exception. In reacning the dual goals of students succeeding in high school ana of students pursuing education after high scnool the program at Wilkes has served nearly six hundred students. Since its inception 100% of students who remain in the program graduated from high school, diiu and binue since 1973 at least 75% of graduating graduatinc seniors go on to post-secondary education. Many of these are students who often would be easily "overlooked" by the system — the underachiever, the late olossomer, the students beset by family or personal difficulties. Furthermore, the program offers ii>e near 10% high one remedy to the _ school drop out rate in Luzerne County.* Also, a recent survey done by Luzerne County Community College ana Luzerne County Counselor Association has if of -* graduating shown ------------that only 57% seniors in the " area plan to go on to some type of post-secondary education. The program is aDle to augment the efforts of guidance counselors in motivating more students to enroll in colleges and schools. Further, the services extended to the students can be highly personalized and tailored to their needs. In area high schools the stuaent to guidance counselor ratio is nigh, on the average 475 students to one counselor. In Upward Bound tne ratio is sixty students to one counselor; this is especially important in the students senior year when vital decisions regarding college, career, and financial aid are being made. In addition to the program counselor, the lull staff actively fosters social and personal development and maturity. Counseling and role-modeling are interwoven in a positive atmosphere： the student is affirmed in the program — even if this affirmation exists nowhere else. Another important aspect of the program is its year-round operation. In the summer, when many students drift away from scnool, the Upward Bound student is actively involved in a six-week program on the Wilkes Campus. The summer component offers remedial work, developmental studies, career guiaance, social and recreational activities. Students live on campus; this is not only very.popular with students, but it gives them an opportunity to experience dorm life — an important ingredient in success if they choose to live away from home after nigh school. The opportunity to adjust and grow on this personal level is just as important as the academic program. In the summer the students spend time in the classroom studying subjects that they will be taking in their own high schools in the fall. The classes stress the "basics"— reading, mathematics, composition, and study skills. Some students need remedial, individualized learning in a certain subject such as reading. The program also provides "challenge" courses —for example, independent stuay in creative writing. In addition to academic offerings, students also select life­ skill courses such as decision­ making, budgeting, CPR, and public recreating. The YM/YWCA, Kirby ParK, Park, the weight room, the SUB are all places that are livelier on summer evenings because Upward Bound is swimming, playing softball, volleyball, having an "Anything Goes," or dancing the latest disco dance. These activities are all geared to produce thoughtful young men and women who are serious aoout pursuing a post-seconaary education. After two or three years with the program, students who have finished their senior year are ready to "bridge" during the summer component. These students enroll in two college courses for credit; n is their first �Members of the Upwara Bound staff, from left — Jean Narcum, counselor： Susan Donio, administrative assistant; Anno Graham, director, and Jacxig Boyle, assistant director. taste of a true college challenge. The experience prepares them for the fall when they will be full-time students, and it also measures the program's success. After the intensive course work the students nave done during their th high school _ program years, the "bridge" demonstrates the growth and maturity they have achieved. During the academic year students are also involved in the program. From September to May students attend weekly classes in the evening. These classes, like the ones offc fered in the summer component, emphasize basic academic skills. In addition, classes designed to prepare stuaents for College Boards offer challenging ana practical knowledge. Special activities augment the studying; for example, for Hallov/een the students collected money for UNICEF and then had a Halloween party and dance. Throughout the program the students are tested, evaluated, and placed at appropriate levels of studying. This feature of individualized learning geared to the student's needs and ability is not unique in education； however, it is a theory that is difficult to implement in large and impersonal groups. The Project Upward Bound faculty is a mixture of area high school teachers. Wilkes professors, and individuals from the community. These educators bring experience, concern, and diverse backgrounds to the program. The students* lives are enriched culturally and socially, as well as educationally, by interacting with these teachers who are truly interested in youth. In yet another dimension, the program provides cultural and social enrichment for the participants. One important goal of the project is to encourage the students to become well-rounded individuals; the program does this by traveling, by exposing them to r>an> nvnarianr'ae nn new experiences, hw by ^hallanm challenging them to become involved in new activities. Project Upward Bound has logged thousands and thousands of miles: the program has traveled to New York, Philadelphia, Cape May, PittsDurgh, New England, Lancaster, Gettysburg, Atlantic City, Rochester, Corning — the list goes on. For many of the students the trips represent a first glimpse of a world away from Northeastern Pennsylvania. In addition to all the miles and suitcases and fast-food stops, each trip logs many “firsts”: the first visit to a real zoo. the first visit to an art museum, the first Broadway show, the first — but not the fast — time getting lost on a bus with fony-some other people. Also, because tno stall comes to ni know UdUII each 31UUUIH student wall, and W U11, df. because tha staff is aware of Ithe many opportunities for youth, many students have oeen able to participate in such national and state-wiae events as tno Presidential Classroom in Washington, D.C. and the Governor's School for the Arts at Bucknell. Motivation is another important factor in fostering growth in adolescents. Many tlrimes students are caught up in the ;all-consuming present, but as they develop in the program they learn that tomorrow is shapea by the planning and decision-making skills and valuaoie college entrance and financial aid preparation. Seniors are eligible to go on Project Upward Bound sponsored college visits to about ten different campuses throughout Pennsylvania. When seniors have tne opportunity to visit schools and see first-hand what they could be learning and doing, they are all the more eager to succeed. Of course, motivation Is never truly achieved until it becomes self-motivation. The program, which is funded entirely by the Federal government, challenges the students, shifts imponant decisions towards the student, and encourages responsible and mature behavior. Somev/here in the time spent with the program each student comes to realize that he is accountable and in charge of his actions. When this "dawning" comes, the student has succeeded and, more Importantly, will continue to succeed. In conclusion, there is no concluding that can be done. Although students graduate from the program, they continue to return with college transcripts, with news of their careers, with their chilaren. So to draw the full circle, we are back to David Copperfield, who wondered in the beginning "whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my life." Quite simply. Upward Bound believes that our students are the heroes and heroines of their own lives and they come to believe this too. O information 'Statistics figured from tne .. __________ the Division >n »>• of Education, Pa.. ol supplied by tlm >■>>»>• Human Relations Commission. 1978. WINTER I960 13 �PENNSYLVANIA ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM PERSONNEL Educational Opponunin- Ccnten Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureare Achievement Program November 1994 Student Support Services Talent Search Upward Bound Veterans Upwara Bound Regional UpwardiBound Math Be Science Centers Dear: Ms. Thomas Enclosed you will find the PAEOPP Certificate of Merit for Konstance Brusilovski, who was nominated for the 1994 PAEOPP Special Recognition Awards. This year's competition, as usual, was keen. It is unfortunate that not all students can receive the $250 award. Please convey the committee's congratulations to Konstance. We encourage them to keep up the good work! On behalf of the Awards Committee, I thank you for your support of the PAEOPP Awards. Sincerely, Kevin J. Leuschen PAEOPP Awards Committee �WoanA^A'A 卓 Pennsylvania Association s ■ Educational Opportunity Program Personnel Certificate of Merit Konstance Brusilovski In recognition ofperseverance in striving for excellence in education. This certificate acknowledges your dedication to the achievement ofgoals and acknoioltvdges you as a true representative of the ideals of all TRIO programs. PAEOPP PRESIDENT _______ DATE it PROJECT DIRECTOR H 巳 —三 A 1 S2： n K.Q BI �Pennsylvania Associatioh Of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel In recognition of perseverance in striving for excellence in education. This certificate acknowledges your dedication to the achievement of goals and acknowledges you as a true representative of the ideals of all TRIO programs. paeopp President DATE PROJECT DIRECTOR 1 1 T �RESEARCH 〜BRIEFS 1 Volume 2. Number 3 ・ 1991 Division of Policy Analysis and Research American Council on Education, Washington, D.C. College Going, Persistence, and Completion Patterns in Higher Education: What Do We Know? Cecilia Ottinger Upcoming demographic changes and inaeased legislative interest have made it essential for higher education administrators to focus oh new trends in the persistence and completion patterns of college students. The first key ins tit issue faced by postsecondary institutions is that the pool of traditional college-age youth (18-to-24 year olds) is changing. w The "he total number of 18-to-24 18-to- year , olds.一一 will hold steady ‘ between 一 1990 and 2025, but there will be significant o changes in the composition of racial and ethnic groups within this population. During this period, the number of white college-age th \vill college-age you youth will decrease decrease 18 18 percent, percent, while while thatof that of minority minority youths youths is is projected projected to to grow grow by by 42 42 percent. percent. Historically, white 18-to-24 year olds have been the most likely cohort to begin and complete college education, however, by 2025, minorities are expected to comprise 40 percent of all college-age youth. These trends indicate that higher education will have to exert greater effort to increase the college attendance, and successful graduation of different types of students. Secondly, colleges and universities are being held more accountable by various levelsof government. One in two undergraduates now receives financial aid to attend college. State and federal legislators want to know the outcomes for these students, particularly now when governments are■ experiencing budget ' problems '' which create more lollars contribute to the next wgeneration of educated competition for funds. Taxpayers want to see how their tax d( persons. Many state legislators see links between the level of taxpayer support for public education and the pros­ pects of long-term economic prosperity for the state. Together, these and other concerns indicate the need to focus on what we know about college entry and persistence in our college and universities. This research brief reviews and analyzes national data on college going, persistence and graduation. HIGHLIGHTS • The majority of 1980 high school graduates who enrolled in postsecondary postseconda^ education did not enter in the traditional pattern. pat • Who attains a degree is influenced not only by intellectual ability but also by socioeconomic status. 1980 high school seniors of high ability but low socioeconomic means were not as likely to attain a bachelors degree as are their counter­ parts from higher income families. • African Americans and Hispanics are more likely to enter college on the nontraditional path, and they disproportionately enroll in two-year and less than two-year institutions. African Ameri­ cans and low-income students are the most "atrisk" in terms of dropping out of college. • African Americans and Hispanics are less likely to persist for four years in college or to earn a bachelor's degrees. Overall, v_*verau, siua students are taking longer to attain bachelor's degrees. • Half of the 1980 high school graduates who started college on track "stopped out" of college at some point in their educational experience. Cecilia Ottinger is an Assistant Director al the American Council on Education (ACE) and Editor of the ACE Research Brief Series. �INTRODUCTION IMPLICATIONS • College persistence rates and bachelors degree attainment rates are lower for Atrican Americans and Hispanics. If colleges hope to improve the retention and graduation rates of those students, better programs should be developed to address the academic and environmental barriers these groups face. Because students follow diverse paths to the completion of study, a variety of issues must be consid­ ered in examining their goals. • Improved mechanisms should be developed for increasing access and retention for minorities and low-income students. ® How soon after high school graduation do stu­ dents enroll in postsecondary education? The key questions guiding this inquiry are： • Who enrolls in college after high school gradu­ ation? • What are the characteristics of students who enter collegeona "traditional path" and of those who enter on a "nontraditional path"? ® Further research should address the issue of why relatively few students of high ability .and low>m college. income are persisting and graduating froi ° Who persists? • Better cooperation should be developed between two- and four-year institutions to increase the number of communitj lity college students who successfully transfer ana . id attain bachelor's degrees. • Who stops out or drops out of college? 9 How many eam an associate's or bachelors degree in 5 1/2 years? ® More programs should be developed to increase the completion rates of students who enter college on the nontraditional path. 9 Which types of programs are most successful in retaining and graduating students? Percent of 1980 High School Graduates Who Entered Postsecondary Institutions by February 1986, by Socioeconomic Status3 Total Low-SES 2nd Quartile 67% 52% 62% 74% 89% 59% 60 90 64 69 53% 71% 31 96 66 61 70% 81 87 75 74 91% Low-Quartile 2nd Quartile 45% 62 42% 48% 66% 70 80 3rd Quartile 78 65 83 91 High-Quartile 92 78 40% 57 71 90 90 97 3rd Quartile High-SES Race/Ethnicity Hispanic American Indian Asian African American White 56 75 60 48 88 97 85 89 Ability Quartile11 50 涪潮黯S3北膘瞿黑揣响 by a composite score basea on parental education, family .ncome. father s occupa- I Ability quartiles were measured by performance on a test administered, 1 as pan of the High School and Beyond survey in 1980. Source: Center for Education Statistics. Plans -二二 National : nuus. Panic rartiapat 3ftoo, Persistence, and Baccalaureate Degree Attainment of 1980 High Schoo/ Graduates, by Soaoeconomic Status Unpublished dat; ita ________ «ccc Jata tabulations, February 1989. —Ld— 2 Table 2 Percent of 1980 High School Graduates Who Entered Any Postsecondary Institu­ tion Immediately After Graduation3 those students who are most "at-risk" of leaving colic before completion. In addition, a review ofgor longi dinal retention data from Tennessee is presented. This report is based primarily on longitudinal data from the US. Department of Education's 1980 High School and Beyond Survey (HS&B). HS&B' has moni­ tored the patterns of college going and educational attainment among a national sample of 1980 high school graduates. ° Percent of 1980 High School Graduates Total Male Female The data used in this report are based on published 一» .---->edal data High School :hool and E ------ _i------Beyond reports and» from sp( tions on the socioeconomic status and academic tabulations t.____ ability of students. The data in this research brief , 一一 ___________________ use special deEnitions that are specific to this data set and offer a distinctive approach to how issues of college entry, persistence, and graduation are discussed. The following are the key terms used in this report: KEY TERMS 1) Immediate college-entrants are those 1980 high school graduates who entered any type of postsecondary institution by October 1980. 481% 44.9 51.3 Race/EthnlcIty 2) Traditional-path college entrants are those 1980 high school graduates who entered a four-year institution on a full-time basis by October 1980. Table 1 Total Where wnere possible, analysis by race/ethnicity, race/ethnicity. sex, socioeconomic status and academic ability are included. Several case studies of institutional retention programs highlighted to illustrate strategies dcvek)p«i Sr 3) Nontraditional-path entrants are those 1980 high — 以*一 - who entered 颈 less — '-二fourr-year school graduates than institutions or attended college w part-time,. or de­ layed entering college or transferred into a fouryear institution. Hispanics American Indian Asian African American White Abllltyb 39.0% 34.6 75.5 41.7 49.9 Low ability 2nd quartile 3rd quartile High ability Socioeconomic Status1 23.0% 41.1 60.7 77.7 Low-SES 2nd quartile 3rd quartile High-SES___________ 31.5% 42.5 54.9 72.6 a Immediatefy—1960 High School Graduates who entered any poslsecondary institution by October 1980. b Ability quartiles were measured by by performance on a test administered as part ol the High S School and Beyond survey in 1980. c Soooeconomic status quartiles are a composite score on parental education, Jamily incoma father's occupation and household characteristcs in 1980. Source: ------ --Nalional .alional i Center Icr Educalion Statistics, Plans. Partidpation. tPersistence, and Baccalaureate Degree Attainmentr iol ：" 1880 High „ _____ School________ Graduates,, by _______ Sodoeconomic Status. Unpublished data tabulations, February 1989. 4) Persisters are those 1980 high school graduates gradi who entered a four-year institution monatraditi on a traditional pathand were continuously enrolled for four )urye j /ears (i.e. through academic year 1983-84) but 如 hadi not completed a bachelors degree by May 1984. 5) Stopouts are 1980 high school graduates who en­ a_____ 一。____ teredcolleg tered college----on the traditional path and left college for at least one semester but had returned by May 1986. Enrollment Patterns 6) Dropouts are the 1980 high school graduates who entered college ion the traditional path, left college and，' had nott reti returned by May 1986. • Two-thirds of 1980 high school graduates (67 percent) attempted , 1 some type of postsecondai postsecondary ideation education within six years of high school grad grad (uation (ia, by May 1986) (table 1). ° Who Enrolls in College? • Education partidpation ratesareaffected greatly by family income. Almost half of the 1980 high school graduates from the lowest SES back­ ground never enrolled in postsecondary educaF— /KTr-ce icacj' i二二，笑 ___ -' tion (NCES, 1989b). In contrast, 89 percent of -J 」--—cFrom high-SES --- ---o--------- -- had en­ students backgrounds rolled in college by 1986. Much research has found that students who enter college immedia tely after high school graduation are the ''most likely to persist to attain degrees. The HS&B 1980 survey data base documents this but also allows us to to ^5, other compare the characteristics of these students 圮 types of postsecondary entrants. 3 �Timing of College Entry The majority (52 percent) of 1980 high school graduates did not pursue any type of postsecondary education immediately after high school. • Slightly less than half of 1980 high school gradu­ ates (48 percent) entered postsecondary institu-tions immediately after high school (table 2). Academic ability and socioeconomic status also influence the timing of college entry. The higher the sociocconomicstatusand academic ability the greater the likelihood of immediate postsecondary entry (table 2). • Eighty-five percent of 1980 graduates of both high ability and high socioeconomic status at­ tended college immediately, compared to78 per­ cent of high-ability youth from iow-income families (NCES, 1989b). ° Women high school graduates were somewhat more likely than mento 」 enter ; postsecondary 1 ' institutions immediately (51 percent vs. 45 per­ cent). College Going: Traditional Path vs. Non-Traditional Path The pattern of immediate postsecondary entry also varied by race/ethnicity: ® Among 1980 high school graduates, Asia ns were the most likely group to enter college immedi­ ately after high school graduation (76 percent). The traditional perception of college attendance is that students entera four-year college in the fall immedi­ ately after high school graduation, study full-time for four consecutive years, and then graduate. Other pat­ terns of study — especially initial enrollment at a twoyear college — are now acceptable and common but, as the HS&B study demonstrates, students who follow a nontraditional path are put at some disadvantage. However, with the exception of Asians, minorities • •, j ， were less likely than whites in the 1980 “ graduating class to enter postsecondary education immediately after high school graduation. Yet, as is evident from the HS&B data, the majority of 1980 high school graduates did not fit the traditional pattern. • Less than three out of ten 1980 high school graduates (29 percent) attended1 college collej in the traditional way, as defined here (figure (" 1). • Forty-two percent of African American high school graduates entered college immediately, as did 39 percent of Hispanics and 34 percent of Native Americans; in comparison, 50 percent of whites exhibited this pattern. Figure 1 .Traffflonal College Attendance Rates by 1980 High School Graduates, Selected Characteristics Characteristics Total SES High quartile Low quartile Sex Female Male Race/Ethnicity Hispanic African American < White Asian 0 10 20 30 40 Percentage of High School Graduates 襟混温险E案炯m膘微捋g 4 60 50 fg �imple, • For exai-.r 一 44 一一，percent of Asian 1980 high “ school graduates 30 percent of whites 1980 graduates and and"" high graduatesattcndedcollegcon the traditional path; in comparison 26 percent of African Americans and 16 percent of Hispanics did so (figure 1). Figure 2 Nontraditional College Attendance of 1980 High School Graduates • However this does not always hold true. FFor example, African Americans at independent ' t in­ stitutions were equally ly as likely as 一 ■whites- to traditional path (73 percent, have started on the trac for both) (Porter, 1989). Not surprisingly, s the SES of a student's family appears toa affect the type of college entry. • Amon^ .iiiong 1980 high w school w graduates only 15 .percent'of low-SES students entered college in the "" ' ?rn in contrast to 52 percent of traditional patter lilies in the high socioeconomic those from famil status (figure 1). 口 园 □ □ □ • Among those who begani their college career on the nontraditional path, Hispanics , were more likely than other ethnic groups to enter a twoyear institution (53 percent). In comparison, 43 percent of whites entered two-year institutions, as did 42 percent of African Americans. Less than two years Two years Part-time Delayed Entry Transfer • Of all students who entered two-year institu­ tions, those from low-SES backgrounds repre­ sented a larger proportion than those with highSES backgrounds (46 percent and 37 percent, respectively) (Carroll, 1989). ^arron, College ^ouege Persistence rersisience and mio Degree uegruv Source: C. Dennis Carroll, Attainment tor 19801 High School Graduates. Hazards _ lor y ― Trans­ fers. Stopouts and Part-timers. (Washington. D C.： National Center for Education Statistics, 1989). p. 9. • African Americans were the most likely racial/ ethnic group to attend a less than 2-year institu­ tion (27 percent) while Asians were the least likely (7 percent). , :ent of 1980 nigh high school • In comparison, 38 percent graduates started college in a nontraditional manner. These students either entered two-year or less-than-two-year institutions or entered college after October 1980 (figure 2). —More than 4 out of 10 of these students attended two-year institutions (44 percent); Who Will Persist and Who Will Leave The Traditional Path? —Another 18 percent transferred into four-year institutions; PERSISTERS —15 percent delayed entry into college; Persisters are those 1980 high school ;graduates kth who 1) entered college on the traditional pat ： (i.e. immediately after high school graduation, in aa four-year , institution on a full-time basis); 2) were continuously enrolled through May 1984 and 3) had not completed a bachelors degree as of May 1984. This categorization offers a measure of how many students maintain continuous enrollment, in the tradi­ tional pattern of college study. Many of these students will complete their degree study, as documented by the 1986 HS&B follow-up. —20 percent attended less than two-year institu­ tions; and —Another 3 percent attended college part-time. • One-third of 1980 high school : jduateshadnot -o------>lgrac enrolled in college by 1986 198，'"(i.e.,,had never at'' tempted formal study forr a postsecondary de* gree or certificate). • More than half (54 percent) of 1980 high school graduates who entered on the traditional path were persisters (Carroll, 1989). Generally, White and Asian 1980 high school graduates were more likely than others to start college on the traditional path. 5 L �PERSISTENCE VARIED BY RACE/ETHNICITY • Asians who started colk u on the traditional lege path persisted at a slightly giy higher rate than whites (61 percent vs. 56 percent). • Both African American and Hispanic students who started on the traditional path were some­ what less likely to persist than whites (44 percent and 42 percent, respectively). • Persistence also varied by socioeconomic status. Sixty percent of high-SES 1980 high school graduates who started on the traditional path persisted four years. In comparison, only 42 percent of low-SES persisters followed this pat­ tern. • The higher the level of ability and SES the more likely students wereto ' persist. For example, 65 percent of high ability and high-SES 1980 gradu­ ates persisted through academic yearl 983-84. In comparison, 51 percent of those of high ability and low-SES persisted through academic year 1983-84 (NCES, 1989b). Figure 3 Pattern of Traditional Path Leavers ° However, African American students of high ability were much less likely to persist than their white counterparts (38 percent vs. 63 percent respectively). STOPOUTS Half of the 1980 high school graduates who started college on the traditional path "stopped out" of college at ooint in their educational experience but had re­ some point turned m bj by '1986 "■ (figure 3), • Males were somewhat more likely to stopout than females (53 percent vs. 48 percent). DROPOUTS "Dropouts" for purposes or this study are students who enrolled in college on the traditional path but left college and had not returned by February 1986. • More than one-quarter of 1980 high school graduates who entered college on the tradi­ tional path dropped out (26 percent) (Carroll, 1989). There is a considerable amount of literature that attempts to predict which students will drop oout. Students drop out for a number of reasons indudi ding „ academic, personal and financial factors. Factors such as race and socioeconomic status have also been associated with dropping out of college (Clewell and Ficklen, 1986). These same patterns were evident for 1980 high school graduates. ° African American students were more likely to dropout than any other racial group. For ex­ ample, 33 percent of African American 1980 high school graduates who started college on the traditional path had dropped out by 1986, ;ians who did compared to the 18 percent of Asi so. • Students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds dropped out at a fargreaterrate than those from high socioeconomic families (44 percent vs. 14 percent). Degree Attainment ■ □ ■ □ Stopouts Dropouts Part-time Transfer down Source： C. Dennis Carroll, College Persistence and Degree Anainment lor 1980 卜 < School tor TransTra choo/ Graduates: Hazards for fers. Slopouts 'tai andstics Pn W89) 羿ngton. D.C.: National Center for Education Statistic Given the variety of college going patterns exhibited by 1980 high school graduates, a key concern is how lapy of these students who entered poslsecondary institutions completed a bachelo/sd egree. However, it should be noted that not all students who entered college were aiming for a four-year degree. �* Overall, less than one out of five of all 1980 high school graduates had attained a bachelors degree by 1986 (19 percent). , Among 1980 high school graduates who started college on the nontraditional path, those from highSESbackgrounds were more likely toattain a bachelors degree than were low-SES gradu­ ates (19 percent vs. 4 percent). * More than half of 1980 highschool grac aduatesvvho entered college the traditionalrpatt „ in -----------------..ttem earned a bachelors degree by 1986 (53 percent) (Carroll, 1989). The likelihood of attaining a bachelors degree also depended on the characteristics of students* college going experiences. • Overall, only 9 percent of 1980 high school graduates who entered college on the nontraditional path earned bachelor's degrees. • Thirty-nine percent of stopouts earned bachelo/s degrees by 1986. (Carroll, 1989). • Persisters — those who started college immediately and maintained continuous enrollment — were the most likely group to earn bachelor's degrees by 1986. Among those 1980 high school graduates who persisted, 74 percent attained bachelors degrees by May 1986. • Only 34 percent of those who shifted from fulltime to part-time study earned bachelors de­ grees by 1986. • The least likely groups <o attain a bachelors degree were students who attended two-year or less-than two-year institutions. Many of them, it must be acknowledged, never intended to work toward a bachelors degree. Degree attainment also varied by race/ethnicity, ability and socioeconomic factors. • About one-third of African Americans and His­ panics who started on the traditional path had attained bachelors degrees by 1986 (33 percent and 31 percent, respectively). PROFILE OF TWO-YEAR COLLEGE ENTRANTS • Overall, 25 percent of 1980 high school gradu­ ates had entered a hvo-year public institution by 1986 (NCES, 1989b). Forty-four percent of African American 1980 high school graduates of high-SES background who entered college in the traditional pat" pattern earned a bachelors degree compared to 28J percent of those from low-SES backgrounds iwho entered in the traditional manner. (NCES, 1989b) • Thirteen percent of 1980 high school gradu­ ates entered public two-year institutions im­ mediately after high school graduation. • According to Grubb (1991) 20 percent of 1980 high school graduates who entered two-year institutions transferred to four-year institu institu-­ tions within four years. • Whites who started college in a nontraditional pattern were more likely to attain bachelors degrees than African Americans or Hispanics who started college on the nontraditional path (10 percent vs. 5 percent and 4 percent, respec­ tively) (Carroll, 1989). —African Americans were the least likely group to transfer (10 percent) while 22 percent of whites and 16 percent of Hispanics did so. Among all 1980 high school graduates, those from high-SES backgrounds earned bachelof s degree ata far greater extent than those from low-SES families. • By 1986,15 percent of those who entered twoyear public institutions had attained a bachelors degree. )t complete college • Many bright students did not . 66 for reasons related to family'income. While ...u.c vm percent of high-SES, high ability students who entered on the traditional path attained degrees by 1986, only 44 percent of their high ability, low-SES counterparts, did so. (NCES, 1989b) • Among those who entered two-year public colleges immediately after high school graduation, 38 percent had attained an associate's degree or certificate by 1986. • Overall, 7 percent of all 1980 high school graduates'had attained an assodat* ite's degree by 1986. 7 �SUMMARY The national data from the High School and Beyond study indicate several key factors about who is most likely to finish college in 5 1/2 years, who is least likely to attend in a traditional pattern, who persists and who drops out of college. Generally, the results show that： • Students who enter college in the traditional pattern are more likely to persist and earn a degree. However, the majority of 1980 high school graduates did not attend college in this fashion. • African Americans and Hispanics have lower rates of completion and higher rates of dropping out than do Asians and whites. Both the former groups are likely to enter college in the nontraditional fashion. • Socioeconomic status still affects persistence even when ability is taken into account. Below is a summary of retention data for the state of Tennesse, which shows that "some of" the same patterns of the college experience are found on the state level. STATEWIDE RETENTION DATA: TENNESSEE In 1984, Tennessee enacted its Education Reform Act. A component of this legislation established a goal of "an increase in the percentage of students who enter a four-year and ' 一―一universii^Segree 一 ： 1. tprogram - -o -____ 3 subsequently earn* iccalaureate ' ' degrees." " As " a result ■ of this goal the state tracks the traditional student, which is defined as a first-time full-time student registered for 12 credits or more, entering in ' 'the -， — fall term.' These arestudents reviewed at two, three, four, five and six year intervals to determine if they have completed their goals. Findings for the 1984 freshmen class include: • The majority of the 1984 freshmen took more than 4 years to complete their college education from the admitting institutions. • Twelve percent of 1984 freshmen class gradu­ ated with a bachelors degree within four years. • Eighteen percent of the 1984 class earned a col­ lege degree in five years and 8 percent did so in six years. • Bachelors degree attainment rates for African Americans in Tennessee were less than that of whites (23 percent vs. 40 percent). • Overall, thecompleti tion rate at two-year institutions (i.e. successful!) ly earning an associate's degree) was 15 percent. • Seven percent of those who graduated from two-year institutions did so in tw( to years , and another 8 percent did so in three years. • As with four-year institutions, ns,African 八mean Ameri 八mcn-­ can graduation rates in two-year 「car institutions lag behind that of white rates (7 ；7 percent vs. 一~ 17 percent). What Works? If higher education is to address the issue of college persistence and attainment, institutions must develop their programs and practices actices to meet the tl special needs of aitu minority .i.uiority students and an those who enter low-income and college in the nontraditional fashion. Clewell and FickJen (1986) indicated that the ele­ ments of a successful retention program include: explicit university policy, a high level of institutional commit­ ment, a substantial institutionalization of the program, comprehensive services, dedicated staff, systematic collection of data, monitoring and follow-up, strong faculty support, and nonstigmatization of participants. The institutional case studies below illustrate all or some of these aforementioned components. MOUNT SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE— DOHENY CAMPUS Mount Saint Maryas College in Los F Angeles is a »v umicj/o lilzcial STtS CO1 small CuthuliC Catholic women's liberal college. The institution's main carimpusisin West Los Angeles (i.e. the Chalon campus) anc id houses the baccalaureate degree program. In 1962, Mount Saint Mary's opened a two-year program in downtown Los Angeles, which is the Doheny Campus. This campus has been extremely successful in enrolling and graduating minority women. Many of the young women who enter the associate degree program are first generation college attendees, and considered "high-risk" students. Many of these students have had poor or less than adequate academic preparation in high school, or are immigrants with English language diffi­ culties. The principal criterion foradmission to the Asso­ ciate of Arts degree program at Mount Saint Mary's College is for students to demonstrate the potential for success. Thecc zollege specializes in educating students who have high school s 、 grade point averages and SAT scores that are below the? cut-offs i of ____ )f many colleges: Lthe average —freshmen c-一一—e r「 and j ___ averhigh school GPA for entering is 2,5 age composite SAT score is 662. The demographic profile of the college is two hundred young women with approximately 10 percent Asian, 17 percent African American, 63 percent Hispanic and 10 percent white. Sixty-seven percent of the young women who tered this program ； ram in fall 1987 either completed completed 、their associate of arts s degree or transferred to the Chalon campus where the baccalaureate degree program is housed. �In 1989, Mount Saint Mary's College conducted a study to assess their two-year associate program and to develop a model which describes and explains the pro­ gram. The key finding of the study was that: The most important component of the Mount Saint Mary's College program at the Doheny campus is the •nmitirz' " -------岳一:institutional 一' commustrong commitment off ' the entire nity to the successful education of minority women. The strategies used in the minority advancement program at Mount Saint Mar/s College include: SUPPORTIVE CAMPUS CLIMATE * Both students and faculty considered the warm and caring campus climate which encourages studying and learning the most important factor contributing to student persistence and success. ® The campus climate is characterized as warm, trusting and generally caring. There is an active concern for student's needs which involves ai af­ firming each studenfs talents, abilities and skills. Counseling services are provided to assist each student in developing doping a strong sense of self. Wayne State is an urban institution geared toward students who are employed. Twenty-five percent of the total curriculum and 30 percent ofundergraduatecourscs are offered in the lateafternoon and evening. Only about half of the students attend full-time. Regular admission to WSU requires a 2.75 high school GPA. The majority of students ore admitted on this criterion. Wayne State University also utilizes a bridge program in order to close the educational gap for students who do not meet the institution's criteria. These programs include extended classes covering required tT‘一~'learning ---- ---------------•• • material, tutoring, laboratories, collaborative study 二—；and 一一.3 intrusive counseling. These programs are geared to those students who might be particularly vulnerable to academic failure. WSU offersan outreach program for students ineli­ gible for regular admission. Once students complete 24 to 30 credits in special format classes, they may transfer toother colleges within theinstitution through the Project 350 program. The program supports these students for three years with summer bridge programs, skills instruc­ tion and tutoring. It is estimated that 30 to 40 percent of these students graduate from a postsecondar)' institu­ tion. This graduation rate exceeds that of many regularly admitted students at WSU and urban univeraities. ADEQUATE ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICE ® Financial aid and the assistance of the Admis­ sions office are other major factors in recruiting students. • The academic support services include diagnos­ tic testing and placement, which identifies each studenfs strengths and weaknesses. Students are also given reliable academic advisement which is closely monitored. GENERAL STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES Students are provided with an extensive network of support services including support and understand­ ing for the varying multicultural perspectives on cam­ pus. Career services are also provided. WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY Wayne State University which in 1956 came under state control has achieved excellent local education par­ ticipation rates. This is due in part to the location of the • institution, its links with public schools, and its long­ standing commitment to providing educational opportunities to a diverse student body. KINGSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE Kingsborough Community College (KCC) is lo­ cated in Brooklyn, New York. The New Start program was initiated in 1985; it is designed to assist students facing dismissal at four-year institutions and to give them a second chance. After referral by a four-year institution, students who enroll in the program are admitted to KCC in good academic standing and are permitted to apply up to t 30 "" previously earned credits toward an associate's de* 书ree. In addition, the students are assigned a counselc o . lor to assist them with academic transfer, career and personal concerns, and make appropriate referrals to on-and offcampus support sen'ices. A total of 1560 students from eleven colleges par­ ticipated in New Start during its first six years with enrollments increasing from 51 in fall 1985 to 610 in spring 1991. Most enrollment was concentrated in the fields of Liberal Arts, Business Administration, and Ac­ counting. By the end of s^~~~ =一 ' ~~ spring 1991, approximately 25 percent of all New Startt students had graGu* graduated from KCC or transferred to four year- institutions; 46，percent were planning to continue at KCC after springj 1991. ' AU of the New Start graduates who applied to ffour-year * institutions were accepted by at least one of the colleges of their choice. ' �POLICY IMPLICATIONS Attainment Differences by SES Background: Students who enter college right after high school and attend four year colleges are the most likely candi­ jduate. Yet higher education since the 1960s dates to graduate. dramati< has changed1 dramatically: the college student of today and those of the future — based on demographic trends —are not likely to follow the traditional pattern. If institutions hope to enroll, retain and assist these stu­ dents in attaining their educational goals, they must be more effective in addressing the particular needs of these groups. We also know from the data that many high ability low-incomesrudentsare not completing their education. This leads to several questions. • Are student aid monies reaching those most in need? ° How can institutions and low-income families creatively address the problem associated with financing their college education? • What other mechanisms can institutions utilize to address the needs of the economically disad­ vantaged? The analysis of college going behavior of 1980 high school graduates illustrates the need for institutions to answer several key questions related to the the low attainment rates for minorities, students from low-in­ come backgrounds, kgrounds, and for those who did not attend college in the traditional manner. The fact that fewer minorities are attaining de­ grees, coupled with the fact that the vast majority are beginning their postsecondary education at less than four-year institutions, are two issues that higher education must address.>.Po,n *oz1 questions which rco. Related need to be considered are： • What strategies can be developed by two- and four-year institutions to increase transfers? ® Is our society willing;to take the risks of future bipolarization on the! Ibasis of race and socioeconomic factors? • What role can colleges play in addressing the needs of minority youth in college? • What types of programs will assist students in attaining their educational goals at two-year institutions? • What role will a multicultural curriculum play in addressing these problems? p Only after we answer these1 questions and more institutions develop strategies to address ,' these issues can higher education begin to increase the educational a t tainmen t of those who enter college in the nontraditional pattern. Yet, it is exactly these individuals who appear to 'be an ever-increasing component of the college-going population. What mechanisms can institutions develop to increase the likelihood of 'educational g， ......................... goal non-traditional entry student ■nts? 10 �「 i END NOTES BIBLIOGRAPHY 1- The High School and Beyond Survey (HS&B) is a nationallongitudinalstudyof 1980 highschoolseniors and sophomores. The data base was developed by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) of the U.S. Department of Education. Base year information was collected on 28,000 high school seniors in 1980 and includes follow-up surveys of nearly 12,000 in 1982,1984and 1986. This paper presents data supplied by 1980 high school graduates in the second and third follow-ups which were conducted in 1984 and 1986. The HS&B data base is a single source of information on the generation of college students in the 1980s and is probably the most complete national data base available. The HS&B allows one to analyze the overall patterns of college attendance and completion for a national sample of students. Albright, Brenda. ,'Retention, Persistence, and Completion in Postsecondary Education: What Do We Know? Tennessee's Experience." Presentation to American Council on Education's Higher Education Panel, No­ vember 1,1990, Washington, D.C. Carroll, C. Dennis. College Persistence and Degree Attaintnent for 1980 High School Graduates: Hazards for Trans­ fers, Slo/fouti and Part-Timers. Washington, D.C.： Na­ tional Center for Education Statistics, January 1989. Clewell, Beatriz C. and Ficklen, Myra S. Improving Mi­ nority Retention in Higher Education: A Search for Effec­ tive Institutional Practices. Princeton: Educational Testing Service, June 1986. Green, Madeleine F., ed. Minorities on Campus- A Hand­ book for Enhancing Diversity. Washington, D.C,: D.C.; American Council on Education, 1989. Grubb, Norton VV. ,The Decline of Community College Transfer Rates: Evidence from National Longitudinal Surveys." /ournal ofHigher Eduaition v. 62 no.2 (March/ April 1991). Henderson, Cathy and Jackley, Janet P. Retention: A Tactic for the Eighties. Washington, D.C.: American Council on Education, 1979. Lee, Noel; Levitz,R.;Salun, D.and Associates. Increasbio Student Retention. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publish­ ing, 1986. Mingle, James R. Focus on Minorities: Trends in Higher Education Participation and Success. Denver; Education Commission of the States and State Higher Education Executive Officers, July 1987. Mount Saint Mary's College. Minority Advancement Pro­ gram: A Research Report on Operative Educational Model. Los Angeles: Mount Saint Mar/s College, 1990. National Center for Education Statistics, Plans. Partici­ pation, Persistence and Baccalaureate Degree Attainment of 1980 and 1982 High School Graduates, by Ability. Unpublished data tabulations, 1989. ___________________ , Plans. Participation, Persistence and Baccalaureate Degree Attainment of 1980 High School Graduates, by Socioeconomic Status. Unpublished data tabulations, 1989. Porter, Oscar F. Undergraduate Completion and Persistence at Four- YearColleges and Universities. Washington, D.C.： National Institute of Independent Colleges and Uni­ versities, 1989. Richardson, Richard C. Jr., Achieving Quality and Diver­ sity. New York, NY: American Council on Education/ Macmillan Series on Higher Education, 1991. Terrell, Melvin C. and Wright, Doris ]. From Survival to Success： Promoting Minority Student Retention. Wash­ ington, D.C.: National Association of Student Person­ nel Administrators 1988. Tinto, Vincent. Leaving College. Chicago： University of Chicago Press, 1987. Winchell, Anne. New Start Program Report: September 1985 — June 1989. New York: Kingsborough Com­ munity College, 1989. RESOURCES The National Center for Academic Achievement and Transfer, a program of the American Council on Education, works to examine, strengthen and enhance student transfers between community colleges and fouryear institutions. The center coordinates a range of pro­ grams, including grants to cooperat cooperating two-and four*-----"一. dev( ” welopment, research ----- -----------------------year institutions, transfer policy on transfer and assistance to natior >nally based associalions to strengthen transfer. For further information call (202) 939-9715. The High School and Beyond Survey (HS&B) was conducted by the National Center for Education Statis­ tics (NCES). The HS&B survey provides information on the academic characteristics of 1980 high school sopho­ mores and seniors, as well as their educational experi­ ences, labor market activities and social development (e.g. family formation). The survey allows allo; one to moni­ tor the various behaviors of this;cohort )rt during various periods of their lives. In addition, it allows one to analyze the overall patterns of college completion for a national sample of students. For furtherinformationcall C. Dennis Canoll/Paula Knepper at (202) 219-1448. The National Association for Independent Colleges and Universities conducted a special analysis of HS&B survey data in 1989. A report, ,'Undergraduate Comple­ tion and Persistence at Four-Year Colleges and Univer­ sities: Completers, Persisters, Stopouts and Dropouts," , " the describes the persistence persistence behavior behavior of of undergraduate unde珪 '----differstudents, with an emphasis onand similarities ences between public and independent institutions. For further information call Oscar Porter (202) 347-7512. 11 �THE ACE RESEARCH BRIEF SERIES The Division of Policy Analysis and Research at the American Council on Education publishes the ACE Research Brief Series, a collection of short papers exploring timely and pertinent issues in higher education. Current topics include trends in retention data and practices, academic collective bargaining, and interna­ tional comparisons of higher education expenditures and participation. The series is published eight times a year and is available for S55 for one year, $100 for two years, or 5140 for three years. ACE members receive a 10 percent discount. The 1990 Research Brief Series also examined important topics. and copies of the following issues are still available: • • • • • • • • • No. 1—Faculty Salaries in Perspective No. 2—Students Who Work: A Profile No. 3—Racial and Ethnic Trends in College Participation: 1976 tol988 No. 4~~ ommunity and Junior Colleges: A Recent Profile No. 5~~College Graduates in the Labor Market: Today and the Future No. 6—A Decade of Change: The Status of US Women Doctorates, 1978-1988 No. 7—Enrollment by Age: Distinguishing the Numbers from the Rates No. 8■— ampuses and Student Assessment Complete 1990 Series q To order, make checks payable to: American Council on Education All orders must be prepaid. No purchase orders accepted. Mail to: 1991 Research Briefs, American Council on Education, One Dupont Circle NW, Washington, D.C. 20036. 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Newspaper Association Member Wilkes University - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Volume 75, Issue 3 1 “The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow.” Queen Elizabeth II: April 21, 1926 ~ Sept. 8, 2022 Scholars ponder: What does the future hold? By Maddy Kinard On Sept. 8, Queen Elizabeth II’s reign ended after 70 years, the longest of any British monarch, leaving a question lingering in the minds of many all over the world: What happens next? Thomas Hansen, international student and geography major, was shocked at the queen’s death—an overwhelming feeling in Britain at the moment. “The Queen was naturally quite a large figure in everyone’s life in the United Kingdom. She had been the ruler for 70 years so the majority of the country had only ever known her as our ruler,” said Hansen. “Every year on Christmas day at 3 p.m., the country stopped and listened to her speech and throughout the recent pandemic and internal social issues, she has been a calming and level-headed figure for the country to see and learn from.” Although Her Majesty’s position has been filled by her son, King Charles III, this does not serve as an answer for the political turbulence that has been ongoing, and has now been exasperated by Elizabeth’s passing. “This is a singularly bad time for this year, Barbados became a republic, and to have happened because the situation many other countries, such as Jamaica, in Britain is very turbulent,” said Dr. have been talking about it but, as Kuiken Jonathan Kuiken, associate professor states, believe they haven’t done it out of history, global cultures and honors partly out of respect for the queen. director. “They just got a new prime However, her death opens up the minister on Tuesday [Sept. 6] and she possibility perhaps that we may even is not wildly see the popular end of the in her own monarchy party or the in Britain country. So, itself, but a we’ve already stronghold on got a kind tradition will of political most likely crisis. The war keep it in in Ukraine place. is driving up Due to an energy prices extended -Dr. Jonathan Kuiken, associate professor of history, g r i e v i n g in the UK global cultures and honors director. tremendously process when and people are a monarch really concerned that they won’t be able dies, Charles remains only king in to heat their homes this winter as well.” name. However, going forward in his Kuiken goes on to explain what reign and coronation in a few months, may happen within Commonwealth Kuiken suspects him to lie low due to countries now that the queen has passed, his unpopularity and the current state of finding it possible for those countries Britain. to end their association with the British “I would not be shocked if the monarchy as their head of state. Just last coronation is a much more stayed affair Vreeland presents interactive workshop, page 5 Students celebrate Hispanic heritage month at Railriders game, page 7 News Editor “Charles knows that he is pretty unpopular and I think he’s going to do his best to not be in the limelight a lot or if he is in the limelight, for things that are good rather than bad.” The need for animal shelters: A volunteer’s account, page 17 than his mother’s coronation which was filled with pomp and splendor,” said Kuiken. “Charles knows that he is pretty unpopular and I think he’s going to do his best to not be in the limelight a lot or if he is in the limelight, for things that are good rather than bad. Even William’s reputation has kind of taken a hit recently. It’s a really unsettled time for Britain.” The late queen’s funeral took place Sept. 19 in the Westminster Abbey where she was married and coronated 70 years ago. Some 2,000 guests have gathered to honor her with the service having been led by Dean of Westminster David Hoyle. During her ceremony, other invited individuals also received recognition for their honored valor during her lifetime, like health workers who were praised during the pandemic. Several smaller ceremonies occurred throughout the day, including a smaller service inside the Windsor Chapel where physical representations of her rule were removed from atop her coffin and a final familial service to lay her body to rest beside her husband, Prince Philip, the late Duke of Edinburgh, who died last year at the age of 99. FH: Colonels fall to King’s in a cross-town battle, page 21 �The Beacon - September 21, 2022 News News 2 Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor Maddy Kinard: Madelynn.Kinard@wilkes.edu Student Government notes: Sept. 14 weekly meeting By Emily Cherkauskas Editor-in-Chief Student Government held its third meeting of the semester, covering a treasurer's report, finalizing this year’s homecoming agenda and reviewing capital project’s requests. To begin, the Student Government has $62,042.08 in its budget. This week, no clubs requested funds from the budget. Next on the docket, was week one of two for the finalization of the homecoming budget. The homecoming budget budget totals $22,298.89 from Student Government and $313.88 from capital projects for the polaroid machine. Homecoming will include several events throughout the week. A pep rally will start things from 6 to 9 p.m. on Sept. 29. The dance will be held in the Mary Stegmaier Mansion on Sept. 30, from 5 to 10 p.m. The pep rally will include the dance team, cheerleaders and various other clubs. There will be two food trucks: Smoked and Sauced BBQ and Frozen Island. There will also be yard games and other activities s p o n s o r e d by Student Development and SG. Three hundred alumni members will be given shirts and the Student Government will give away blue pom poms and blue and gold beaded necklaces. Tickets are on sale in the SUB for $10. The dance is buffet style. Wilkes’ Chris Gowarty will be the event’s DJ. The photo booth will be available to use from 6 to 10 p.m.. S e v e r a l capital project suggestions were discussed during the meeting in a roundtable session, although no proposals were voted on. The Student Government currently has about $80,000 in funding remaining for the year. Lastly, Student Government discussed several upcoming major events for the fall Beacon Briefs: Upcoming campus events Compiled by Beacon News Staff Honors Online Clothing Store Are you an Honors student looking for merchandise? The Honors apparel store is open now until Oct. 1. They are selling joggers, shir ts, hoodies and clothing for parents as well. To purchase items, please go to www. axelradshop.com/wilkeshonor s/shop/ home Free Flu Clinic on Campus The Wilkes-Barre Depar tment of Health will host free flu clinics in the SUB, Henry Student Center, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 11 and Oct. 20. No appointment is needed. Vocal Ensembles Seek New Members Wilkes University Chorus is accepting any new members, including students, staff, faculty and administrators. A voice placement audition is required for all par ticipants. To audition, the chorus meetings from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Geis Hall in the Dorothy Dickson Dar te Center. Chamber Singers is also accepting new singers. Students, staff, faculty and administrators are also welcome to audition. Par ticipants will be required to complete the following: - Sing a song of your choice that showcases your skills - Ear training - Sight reading If interested in either, contact director Matthew Rupcich, at matthew.rupcich@ wilkes.edu Support Cheer Team Fundraiser The Wilkes Cheer team is holding a breast cancer awareness fundraiser, selling long-sleeved T-shir ts for $20. To purchase one, contact a cheerleader or shop online at this link: https://www. customink.com/fundraising/her-fight-isour-fight-with-wilkes-university Interested in Wilkes Adventure Ed? If you are interested in WAE or want to stay up to date on planned trips and other outings, go to the link: https:// forms.gle/8SCdTmrU7rFg9m9j6 Interested in Track and Field Club? If you are interested in joining a new track and field club on campus, email brandy.varner@wilkes.edu Interested in Chess Club? If you are interested in star ting up a chess club on campus, contact jake. middleton@wilkes.edu semester. These events include the Ping Pong & Pizza that was held on Sept. 15; the student government retreat and bonding experience; the homecoming pep rally, dance and football game that will be held during the week of Sept. 29 through Oct. 22; and casino week, which will be held from November 14 to 18. Student Government will be meeting again on Sept. 21 for their fourth meeting of the semester. Table of Contents News..................2 Life, A&E............7 Opinion............14 Sports................19 Upcoming Events: 2022 Spring Semester September 22 - Get Groovy 29 - Programming Board giveaway October 6 - Wild Wild West Fest 13-16 - Fall Break 20 - Glow Game Night 24-28 - Freak Week �������������������������������� ���������� ������ ������� ������������� ��� �The Beacon - September 21, 2022 News 3 Jake Wood to deliver “Conquering Chaos” with APKCFEE By Maddy Kinard News Editor On Oct. 11, Jake Wood will deliver his speech “Conquering Chaos” as Wilkes University’s Allan P. Kirby Lecture in Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship. The event begins at 7 p.m. in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. Wood, a former Marine Corps scoutsniper who completed tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and a University of Wisconsin football player, continued his success and is an award-winning entrepreneur. He is the founder and executive chairman of Team Rubicon, an international organization that specializes in disaster response by mobilizing veterans who help people prepare, respond, and recover from disasters. “This lecture will show students that entrepreneurial thinking and leadership is a lot like being a soldier,” said Charles Pierce, executive director of the Allan P. Kirby Center. “Challenges will come your way and there will be many obstacles, but one must persevere to be successful, much as Mr. Wood was in the armed forces. “I think attendees will see what a real leader is in person, rather than reading a book or watching TV. Mr. Wood is very charismatic and humble.” Wood was initially scheduled to deliver his speech in 2019. However, due to impending weather, the university had to act quickly. After speaking on a military-themed panel during a lunch for local veterans, the Henry Student Center ballroom was turned into a speaking space where Wood delivered his speech in its entirety despite the piling snow and his wife at home who was pregnant at the time. Wood’s speech likened military operation, recalling on his time on the battlefield and experiences losing friends and fellow soldiers, to being an entrepreneurial leader. “Everyone in attendance didn’t seem to mind that the snow was piling, school was closing early and no one had their phones out,” said Pierce. “All eyes were glued on Mr. Wood and his slideshow Photo Courtesy Allan P. Kirby Center Wood was inspiredby to enlist in the United States Marine Corps after watching first responders risk their lives saving others after the Twin Towers fell as a freshman offensive lineman at the University of Wisconsin. The event is sponsored by the Kirby player just like I am now. It helps me of pictures and quotes. It was a very Family and Wilkes and is open and free see more of myself in him,” said senior moving experience.” His parallels to military operations to everyone. For those that are unable business management major Billy and entrepreneurial thinking will show to make it, there will be a live stream. Cosner. The Allan P. Kirby Center also offers attendees the ways in which challenges Registration is required and is open. will come, but to be successful, one Additional information can be found at free mentoring to all Wilkes faculty, staff and students daily. They teach business must persevere. Pierce highlighted the www.wilkes.edu/kirbylecture. The Allan P. Kirby Center’s main classes and frequently co-sponsor importance of a real physical example for attendees being more impactful than mission is to foster ideas of free community business events. “Anyone is invited to follow our reading a book or watching TV on the enterprise and entrepreneurship, which they accomplish in their day-to-day social media, stop by the center for a same subjects. “Every year is always exciting to tasks. However, these annual speakers tour or speak with myself, my Associate see what entrepreneur will speak to best showcase what the real world can Executive Director, Gerald Ephault, or any of my 12 plus Kirby Scholars. the university, but I think Jake Wood be like. “I have attended two of these speeches We also look for ideas so we welcome will be a phenomenal experience, especially coming out of more virtual before and both times I found them to anyone to speak with us about how we presentations,” said Lindsey Scorey, be very inspirational toward continuing may better serve those around us,” said communications scholar at The Allan P. in the world of business. I am even more Pierce. interested because he was a football Kirby Center. �The Beacon - September 21, 2022 News 4 Animal Welfare Club recognized by Student Government By Maddy Kinard News Editor Wilkes University’s Animal Welfare Club, created at the start of the fall semester, received official Student Government recognition and seeks to educate students on the pandemic that is animal cruelty. “There’s more animal cruelty right now in the world than any other time in history,” said Matthew Hollay, club president and junior biology major. “It’s frustrating to me and I want to reduce it as much as possible. Trillions of animals get killed almost every year.” To this point, as per The Humane Society of The United States, more than 50 million animals are used in experiments each year in the United States. The club’s primary goals are to advocate, volunteer/fundraise, and educate. There are three important topics Hollay mentions that the club wishes to educate others on: using cruelty-free products, going vegan and adopting not shopping. He wishes to Matthew Hollay sells merchandise with all proceeds going to the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter. reach as many people as possible on things With the club having started only two anyone can do to help animals. weeks ago, only one event has occurred: Owner of two pets himself, Hollay’s two a fundraiser selling merchandise with all rats “Hide” and “Seek ‘’ demonstrate for proceeds going to the Griffin Pond Animal him the necessity of a club like this and Shelter. In the upcoming weeks, the club how important it is to spread awareness. will hand out free samples from Eden-a Vegan Cafe and discuss reasons to go vegan. They also plan to host various fundraisers for shelters like SPCA, Luzerne County and Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge. “Animals have always brought me extreme joy and happiness,” said Megan Oakley, senior nursing major, who works closely with Hollay in the club. “The more I learned about them I realized how unique and incredible they really are. Animals bring love and comfort to those around them and I want everyone to experience that.” The Animal Welfare Club is the only club of its kind on campus. Students were eager to get involved, evident by Hollay’s success on Club Day. “I went from nine people signed up to 26 more people being signed up,” Hollay said. As of right now, there are no solidified scheduled meeting times but to get involved, reach out to Hollay at Matthew. Hollay@wilkes.edu Photo Courtesy Matthew Hollay Wilkes to hold study abroad in Spain and Peru in 2023 By Zach Paraway News Staff Writer Wilkes University is offering study abroad programs in Spain or Peru during the summer of 2023. Dr. Paola Bianco, professor of Spanish and global cultures, has been the study abroad coordinator since 2002 and has been at Wilkes since 1996. She has seen many students come through the program and learn from their experiences away from America. Bianco’s goals for the program are to gain confidence, flexibility, and an understanding of a different culture. “By learning and absorbing a new culture students learn about their own culture. Students come back with a new perspective on the world, by studying abroad they gain confidence, learn to be flexible, and to adapt to new lifestyles,” Bianco said. As of now, the study abroad trip is flexible in time, city and length. Students also have the choice to stay with a family or in a hotel. Spain programs are available for two weeks at three credits, four weeks at six credits, or six weeks for nine credits. Such credits will be counted toward electives, general education, minor, major and or Spanish certification for Pharmacy. Available locations are Sevilla, Madrid, Valencia, among other cities. The Cuczo, Peru, program is offered for two weeks for three credits. This includes excursions to Machu Picchu, clinical observations and/or conversational exchange with natives. John Hannaway, P2 pharmacy and Spanish major, completed a summer in Spain with two weeks in Valencia and two weeks in Sevilla. He used this experience to better his linguistic skills. “Currently, my goal is to work as a community pharmacist. I feel that, in this position and depending on where I live, I will have many great opportunities to speak in Spanish with patients,” said Hannaway. “The hardest part to get over was not having dinner until 9 p.m. every night. In my family in the United States, we usually eat dinner at 5 p.m. when everyone Dr. Paola Bianco’s summer 2022 study abroad group to Cuzco, Peru. gets home, so it was a big adjustment.” Philip Davis, also a P2 pharmacy major, attended the same trip as Hannaway. Similar to Hannaway, he reflected on his experience with cultural differences. “It was super cool to see not only how other people live but how you can adapt in that situation,” said Davis. “It was honestly the time of my life, I would go back tomorrow if I could.” The study abroad program is open to all students and all levels of Spanish courses. More information can be found on the Wilkes website or contact Dr. Paola Bianco for pricing and itineraries. Some scholarships are also available. Photo Courtesy Dr. Paola Biacno �The Beacon - September 21, 2022 News 5 Patricia Moss-Vreeland presents interactive workshop By Maddy Kinard News Editor Patricia Moss-Vreeland held an interactive workshop on Sept. 14 in the Sordoni Art Gallery. The gallery is showing her woek in the exhibit “In Search of Meaning: Memory Becomes Us.” The exhibit is currently on display. Vreeland, an artist, author, poet and thought leader has been compiling “In Search of Meaning” since 1999. During this time, it continually changed and shaped itself and its artist. However, the main point stayed the same: the brain's purpose is to look for meaning. “I keep learning more and then I have new art and new ways to say things about it,” said Vreeland. Vreeland had worked closely with a neuropsychologist who is head of a memory learning lab, reproducing work together and changing the other's opinions on memoryrelated topics. The interactive workshop functioned in a conversational way, Vreeland engaging attendees on the ways in which they use their memory to recall information and what that then says about people. As evident from student responses, past experiences and emotions make memories, and they are subjective. But just as much as they are subjective, shared experiences are equally important as they are the key source that allow people to form bonds. “I honestly think after hearing her speak that it’s going to change my views on everything because now I know that my current memory is impacting the way that I’m going to think in the future; I’m going to focus on memory in a way I probably wouldn’t have before the lecture,” said junior criminology and psychology major Dreena Alvarez. Memory is also derived from patterns, sensations and metaphors. One particular aspect reflected in Vreeland’s work is her art of patterns and categorization which leads to a specific object or idea. In one of her works, she utilizes images like a feather, water and other duck like elements to engage the memory in recalling a duck without a duck ever being initially shown. She also utilizes smell, particularly in her piece, “Memory Is.” Smell is proven as the strongest sensation that makes connections for the brain. Vreeland’s aforementioned piece offers a smell of crayons, inviting a sense of nostalgia for those engaging with it. “As somebody who’s both an English major and a psychology major, combining those two entities into one visual thing and seeing it laid out definitely makes you think more. This exhibit completely clears those boundaries in your mind and makes you think differently and more openly about something you wouldn't have,” said senior Jay Guziewicz. “In Search of Meaning: Memory Becomes Us” will be on display until Oct. 9. Attendees can visit the exhibit at the Sordoni Art Gallery which is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, noon. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and closed Sunday and Monday. Photos: The Beacon/Maddy Kinard 1 ..1... Vreeland lectures on her piece, "Rhapsody" which is comprised of a framed print and poem with a patterened print behind. Throughout her exhibit, she frequently examines the ways in which patterns are intersectional with memory, this piece being cognizant of that idea. "WeWomen" artist book and poem examines another intersectionality that artist Patricia Moss-Vreeland correlates with memory: gender. The work is currently on display at the Sordoni Art Gallery. �The Beacon - September 21, 2022 6 Wilkes hosts blood drive for 9/11 National Day of Service By Zach Paraway News Editor Wilkes held a blood drive Sept. 13 in collaboration with the American Red Cross in honor of the 9/11 National Day of Service. The American Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that helps support many underserved communities and disaster events. Blood gathered from every blood drive goes to help give blood transfusions and other treatments that help save lives. Monica Morrison, a Wilkes 2021 graduate and AmeriCorps VISTA, gave blood at the event and has volunteered many times before. “Blood drives are so important. It has been such a pleasant experience and everyone has been so nice. It is just important to give back to the community,” said Morrison. “I was nervous, but everyone has been so nice and makes you feel so comfortable.” A blood drive is nothing without people to help service it. Zachary Peterson, team supervisor for the American Red Cross, ran the event on Tuesday with his staff. Peterson has been doing this for five years and has done countless blood drives before. He sees giving blood to have a huge impact on the lives of so many. “People have another day to be with their wife, child, mother, father, sister; some people don’t get that chance. This is a way where we are able to extend someone’s next goodbye’s and hello’s,” said Peterson. Donors also received a Red Cross t-shirt, free coupon for a Sports Clips haircut and were automatically entered for a chance to win a NASCAR racing experience. This includes two tickets to a 2021 Sports Clips-sponsored race, round-trip airfare for two, up to a threenight hotel stay and a $750 gift card. 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For more information on how anyone can participate in blood drives on campus, visit the Wilkes website, or to find another local blood drive, go to the American Red Cross website and insert a zipcode to find the closest location. REMINDER! The Beacon is looking for News writers! You can write about. .. • • • • • Campus happenings National news Current events Politics And more! CONTACT: Madelynn.Kinard@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - September 21, 2022 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Life, Arts & Entertainment Have any events or artists to be shared? Contact Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor: Jordan.Daniel@wilkes.edu Students celebrate Hispanic heritage month at Railriders game By Laury Angeles-Martinez Staff Writer On Sept. 15 a group of Panamanian students from the IFARHU program were invited by the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders production team to perform during the baseball pre-game. The IFARHU program is a five-year program, which ensures that students with academic merit in Panama achieve a university degree at the bachelor’s level in the stipulated period of time. The Panamanian students performed one of the traditional dances of Panama to celebrate Hispanic heritage month. In addition to the traditional dance, they also conducted presentations with trivia questions to give more information and fun facts about Panama to those watching the game. Supply chain management major Gabriel Araúz and digital design and media arts major Laura de Lora Leon show off their traditional wear. Biochemistry major Federico Morán and accounting major Cleyda Atencio show off their traditional wear at the event. Panamanian students during their performance at the Railraiders baseball pre-game. Photos: The Beacon/Laury Angeles-Martinez Hospitality major Kathleen Beitia showing a traditional woman dress from Panama. Pictured from left to right are criminology major Victor Castro , environmental engineering major Lourdes Navarro and biochemistry major Aracelly Pineda at the trivia table. Viewers of the game could stop by and get information about Panama. �The Beacon - September 21, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment 8 Cocktail of the Week: The Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shot Looking for the perfect mix between alcohol and cereal? If so, this creative shot is your match made in heaven. The Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shot: Ingredients: 1 part Rumchata 1 part cinnamon whiskey (Fireball) Whipped Cream If you would like to garnish this shot, simple syrup, cinnamon sugar and cinnamon toast crunch cereal pieces can be used. Directions: Add ice to a cocktail shaker. Add half Rumchata and half cinnamon whiskey over the ice. Close and shake for about 20-25 seconds to get an even blend. You can follow the other method for ac blending if you are without a cocktail shaker as mentioned above. Retrieve two small bowls, one with a thin layer of simple syrup and the other with the cinnamon sugar. Pick up your shot glass and place it bottom side up into the syrup, trying to make sure a layer of syrup coats the rim. Then, gently place it into the cinnamon sugar and rotate it until the rim of the shot glass is coated. Pour the mix into the shot glass and then top with whipped cream and a piece of the cereal. Enjoy! The Beacon reminds everyone to drink responsibly…and that the legal drinking age is 21. The Beacon/Haley Katona This shot is fun, creamy and is a perfect balance of sweet and spicy. By Haley Katona Staff Writer o n B um Emily Cherkauskas, Editor-in-Chief: Better Without You - Evanescene Ariel Reed, Managing Editor: Inception - Tso Mac Maddy Kinard, News Editor: s p B e Each week, the Wilkes Beacon staff adds a song to the Beacon Bumps playlist on spotify. Check out this week’s bumps to the right! 1000 Blunts - $uicideboy$ Jordan Daniel, LA&E Editor: Garden (Say It Like Dat) - SZA I I Morgan Rich, LA&E Asst. Editor: Back to You - Twin Forks Baylee Guedes, Sports Editor: Late Night Talking - Harry Styles David Marks, Lead Layout Designer: CAN’T GET OVER YOU - Joji, Clams Casino �The Beacon – September 21, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment Programming Board presents Ping Pong & Pizza event By Bailey DeJesus Staff Writer On Sept. 15, Programming Board put together a Ping Pong and Pizza event for the student body. This is the second time this theme has been used and the students seemed excited to engage in some friendly competition. “We normally expect anywhere between 60 to 120 people at these smaller events and this has been a pretty good turnout so far,” said vice president of Programming Board and senior marketing major, Felicia Clark. “With having to take a break from in-person events like this due to COVID, it is great to see them [in-person events] coming back and have students be able to enjoy them again.” When students checked in at the greeting table they were given the opportunity to enter a raffle. The prizes included in the raffle were pizza-related like a Ninja Turtle pizza maker and pizza blanket. All students were given tickets on their way in so that they were able to try for any one of the prizes. Also, there were three ping pong tables and three cornhole stations set up as well for anyone that wanted to step up and play. Later in the night, a tournament was organized that anyone could sign up for if they wanted to team up and make things a bit more competitive. As always, the free pizza offered was devoured with every slice being eaten barely 25 minutes into the event. “It’s nice to have small events like this on campus so that everyone can have something to do and get outside, especially before it starts getting cold,” said Jada Acheampong, pharmacy major. “I like these events because they are so much more interactive than movies or sitting inside.” These events are great ways to help students relax during the week and realize that they can still enjoy their college experience no matter how stressful it may seem to become. Watching everyone get so into these games and have fun was great to see. Next week, Programming Board is arranging a Get Groovy event but most members are excited for another upcoming event, which is the Wild Wild West Fest. According to Lauren Beaver, sophomore nursing major and Programming Board’s community service chair and Jess Kunkle, sophomore psychology major and Programming Board’s social media chair, Wild Wild West Fest will be a big Wild West-themed event with Wild Westthemed decorations and food. They also hope to bring in a mechanical bull but nothing has been finalized yet. 9 The Beacon/ Bailey DeJesus Although the event was Ping Pong and Pizza, other games were set up on the greenway. P2 pharamacy majors, Megan Makovsky and Chloe Gilbert are pictured playing cornhole. Students respond to the upcoming release of “Don’t Worry Darling” By Jordan Daniel Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor This Friday Olivia Wilde’s sophomore movie “Don’t Worry Darling” is hitting theaters in the U.S. The movie is a psychological thriller, which Olivia Wilde directed and stars in alongside Florence Pugh, Harry Styles, Gemma Chan, Kiki Layne, Nick Kroll and Chris Pine. According to IMDb, the film is about a 1950s housewife, played by Pugh, living with her husband, played by Styles, in an utopian experimental community. However, Pugh’s character begins to worry that Styles’ character’s company could be hiding some secrets. The original film’s trailer was released earlier this year on May 2 and it gave viewers a small glimpse of what to expect without giving away too much of the plot. Although more details have since been released, many were left with more questions after watching the trailer for the first time. “I wanted to know the setting of the story like what time it takes place,” said junior education major, Nylah McDougald. “It seemed like it takes place in the past. I also wanted to know more about the project they are trying to prevent the women from knowing about.” The trailer also revealed a “Victory Project,” which the men of the community are a part of but no specific description of the project was hinted. However, a scene from the trailer displays how all the women are oblivious to the project except Pugh’s character who becomes skeptical toward it. “I love romance movies so I think this will have a bit of romance and action but I also am all for women standing up and asking questions so I think I will enjoy that part of the movie as well,” said McDougald. The genre of the “Don’t Worry Darling” is listed as a psychological thriller but scenes from the trailer highlight the romantic relationship between Pugh’s and Styles’ characters. Due to Styles’ high-profile as a musician, these scenes have contributed to the amount of attention the film has been receiving. “I am a big Harry Styles fan so I want to see the movie because of him,” said P3 pharmacy major, Jen Gronski. “Also, the film does seem interesting because the housewife wants to discover more about the community she lives in and she realizes it is not perfect and there are some secrets. My favorite types of movies are dystopian movies and this seems to be that type of movie.” Although many are initially excited to watch “Don’t Worry Darling’’ because their favorite musician is starring in it, they are also curious to find out how the movie’s story unravels. At the moment, the movie will only be playing in theaters and tickets are available to purchase now at dontworrydarling. movie. �The Beacon - September 21, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 Meet the Majors This week’s major: Mechanical Engineering Every week, The Beacon will offer a chance for majors to be placed in the spotlight. Each student who gets chosen will have a few words Jordan Daniel to express why they chose the major and how they feel it will benefit Life, Arts & Entertainment them in the future. Interviews and photos by Editor Ellie Freiss Junior Erin Shober Junior “There were a lot of factors that drew me towards the engineering field such as the problem solving aspect and the creativity that goes into the major. I also have family members who are engineers who inspired me to pursue the science field. “My current goal with the dual major of mechanical engineering and physics is to hopefully go into aerospace engineering and design technology for space.” “I chose engineering because I took a few engineering courses in high school and I really enjoyed them and enjoyed all of the different types there was to learn about and possibly do. That is why I picked mechanical, specifically because it is the most broad, allowing for a wider range of learning. “I hope to be able to secure a job right out of college and be able to work as a designer or engineer for a few years until I can sit the PE exam and eventually become a project manager of some sort.” Photos: The Beacon/Jordan Daniel Paul Binner Junior “I had originally contemplated electrical engineering as a major but after having spent a day at P&G and talking with various engineers, I felt that I related more to the mechanical engineering aspects, which helped me in my decision to study mechanical engineering at Wilkes. “I hope to get a decent job and use the concepts that I learn in college to increase the quality of the workplace that I work in.” Tess Edwards Junior “ I chose to become a mechanical engineering major because I want to work in the power generation industry to make renewable energy sources more efficient and affordable. “I hope to make renewable energy sources more efficient and affordable for the general public.” �The Beacon - September 21, 2022 11 Life, Arts & Entertainment The First Official Week in Florida By Morgan Rich Life, Arts & Entertainment Asst. Editor On Sept. 12, I officially started my journey in the Disney College Program and it was one of the best and most challenging weeks of my life. To start, I moved into Flamingo Crossings Village. After I checked into my given time slot everyone had to watch a nine-minute video explaining the rules of the apartments and the campuses. I live at the west campus, which is a lot quieter and does not have as many people residing in it as the east campus. The only downside is that the east campus hosts many of the events at Flamingo Crossings Village. Now, moving to Florida for four months does not necessarily allow everyone to pack lightly so it took me a few hours to move in while dealing with the 100-degree heat. Once I moved everything into my apartment, I got to meet my three other roommates who Morgan Rich holds out her official nametag she received as a new cast member. had already been living there since May. The next day all of the new arrivals had off so I spent the majority of my day decorating my room and getting groceries. However, in the evening my parents, my friend Carla and I went to Disney’s Boardwalk Inn Resort to see where I would be working. While we were there, I met a few of my coworkers and made sure to familiarize myself with the place so I would not get lost on my first day of training. Then, we all took a trip to Disney Springs to look around and shop the stores that they have there. There were lots of cute Halloween merchandise and lots of Mickey Mouse ears. To end our night we made sure to get dole whips, which is a pineapple soft-serve created by the Dole Food Company. On Sept. 14, I had a class called “Making the Most of Your Program,” which taught me all about how I can make the most of my program while I am on my internship and how specific things, such as self-admission cards, will work during my internship. Since we had the night off, a few friends and I decided to head to Universal Studios Florida and head to Harry Potter World. The following day, another group of friends and I decided to go to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida. Halloween Horror Nights is an annual Halloween-themed event that features unique haunted houses, scare zones and a live show on select nights in September and October. While we were there, we went into nine different haunted houses and my favorite was a house called “Spirits of the Coven.” Graphic by David Marks Sept. 16 is when I had a class called, “Traditions.” During this four-hour class, I learned about the past, present and future of the company and how Disney College Program participants fit into the success and image of the company. The class was very interactive and the four hours flew by. The highlight of the class was when Mickey Mouse came out to greet us and hand out specialty magnets to those who answered questions. At the very end of the class, I received my company ID and name tag and became an official member of The Walt Disney Company. It was the most surreal moment of my entire life. Then, to end my day I took a bus to Disney University with a few new friends that I made and we took lots of pictures together to remember the start of this unforgettable journey. �The Beacon - September 21, 2022 News FAMILY DAY 2022 12 The Beacon/Sam Mullen Page design by Emily Cherkauskas On Sept. 17, Wilkes hosted Family Day 2022, welcoming families and friends to partake in campus festivities and activities—one hightlight being able to witness the football team win over Widener in a 44-20 win. Pictured above: Hundreds of spectators watch a massive tackle by the Wilkes crew, as the crowd cheers them on in a standing ovation. The Beacon/Sam Mullen Left: Families were able to explore around the Ralston Complex, mingling with students. Right: If one were tired of walking or partying, a photo booth was available for anyone to use, offering a captured memory for the day featuring appropriate Wilkes-themed props. The Beacon/Sam Mullen �A football staple anywhere, the cheer team performed to keep confidence high, boosting the team’s and spectators’ energy. 13 The Beacon/Ariel Reed News The Beacon/Sam Mullen The Beacon - September 21, 2022 A key player to the game, senior wide receiver Nate Whitaker stiff arms an opponent while gracefully jumping out of bounds. Above: Complementing the cheerleaders, the marching band blasted “Sweet Caroline” during an on field huddle to keep spirits high, in addition to many other songs played to keep spectators entertained and to energize the football team. Above: The women’s ice hockey team showed up at Family Day to mingle with families and friends and to show support for the footbal team. Right: Given the colloquial name of “Wilkes’s First Dog,” Walter and his owner, President Greg Cant, also made an appearance to meet the Wilkes community of families and students. The Beacon/Sam Mullen The Beacon/Ariel Reed The Beacon/Ariel Reed �The Beacon - September 21, 2022 Opinion Editorial Staff 2022-23 MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - Emily Cherkauskas Managing Editor - Ariel Reed Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher SECTION EDITORS News - Maddy Kinard LA&E - Jordan Daniel Sports - Baylee Guedes ASSISTANT EDITORS LA&E - Morgan Rich SECTION STAFF WRITERS News - Zach Paraway LA&E/Opinion - Wren Haze Opinion - Sydney Allabaugh DESIGNERS Lead Designer - David Marks Interested in joining The Beacon? Several positions are open! To learn more about what you can do, contact: Kalen.Churcher@wilkes.edu Ariel Reed at Ariel.Reed@wilkes.edu 141 S. Main Street Clayton and Theresa Karambelas Media & Communication Center Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com Want to advertise in The Beacon? Contact: Kalen Churcher at kalen.churcher@wilkes.edu The Beacon Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Opinion 14 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact: Emily.Cherkauskas@wilkes.edu Our Voice Each week, The Beacon’s editorial board will take a stance on a current issue. It’s time for club hours to be for just that: clubs Whenever any first-year student steps on to the Wilkes campus for the first time, the first thing that every mentor tells them is: “Join as many clubs as you can.” Traditionally, in the beginning of the semester, there even is a club day dedicated to allowing students to be able to join as many clubs as they would like, showing just how involved students can be on campus. The student life section of Wilkes’ webpage boasts about the ability of students to be as involved as they want to be on campus. According to the university’s website, “Wilkes University is a community of learning in which co-curricular and extra-curricular activities complement academic life. Students, faculty, and staff work together to promote individual student development by means of a variety of activities, programs, organizations, and cultural opportunities. All campus organizations are open to all students, and all function in collaboration with faculty advisors and the student affairs staff.” Let’s be clear: The university decided to block off four hours a week to allow students to have the freedom to meet. This designated meeting time is great for students who are heavy on the academic side with courseloads, but administrators, professors and coaches have other plans for the club hours. If only it was actually advertised that way. Instead of further endorsing the participation of students in club activities, the aforementioned use that time for mandatory events. For example, professors will use that time to host mandatory events for their class—is that not the purpose of class time? Even administrators will host events that students are “strongly encouraged” to attend, making students decide between collaborating with other students or sucking up to the university for academic validation. Coaches use that time for practices and lifts, isolating athletes from other opportunities on campus. All of the above deters students from participating in clubs. Does that not go directly against what Wilkes is trying to promote? Student involvement in campus activities is the backbone of the true “university experience.” Putting mandatory seminars, classes, practices and lifts during club hours forbids students from truly diving into the stereotypical student life. One might argue that student-athletes do not get a normal student lifestyle or that there is not enough time during class periods to allow teachers to fully develop their information. However, that is not an excuse to deprive a student of their right to participate in campus life and activities. If there is not enough time during class to cover content, revise your curriculum. Want to meet with the entire class or have a guest speaker come in? Do it during your designated class time. There are only so many hours during the day, students cannot find the time to adequately participate in their clubs and maintain their class schedule on top of that. That is literally why club hours were created: for student participation in club activities, not class or athletics. Letter to the editor policy: The Beacon welcomes letters to the editor from differing viewpoints. Letters must contain contact information, including name, city, state and phone number. Phone numbers will not be published but may be used for verification purposes. All letters to the editor must be sent using one of the following methods: Email: Emily.Cherkauskas@wilkes.edu or Ariel.Reed@wilkes.edu Phone: (570) 408-5903 (Voicemail: 30 seconds or less, please.) Mail: 84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 Attn: The Beacon �The Beacon -September 21, 2022 Opinion What the changing of the British monarch means for us 15 How the phonemena of royalty emphasizes our mortality By Rudy Urenovich Staff Writer Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past week, then you know that Queen Elizabeth II has passed away. This undoubtedly marks the end of an era, as she was longest reigning British monarch in all of history. My initial reaction? Disbelief. I mean, I know every living thing, especially humans obviously, pass away, but there are some you just expect to be around forever. Even though, my knowledge of the British monarchy is limited to what I have learned watching “The Crown,” I still felt like somehow the death of the Queen affectedly me on some personal level. I suppose it is more what her death represents, rather than her demise itself. I hope that does not sound too unfeeling and cold. But she has been a fixture in the world for nearly a century. I just expected her to live for ever. I believe even as a small child, who knew even less about the British monarchy or really anything to do with the nation, knew Elizabeth was queen. She favored brightly colored dresses, corgis and a simple black handbag. I do not know how or why I knew or came to know this information, but I did. I suppose this is not uncommon for major celebrities or figures put on global display. They become almost fantastical beings, rather than human beings, so when death or a real human experience plaques them, it brings them back down to Earth, so to speak. In a way it is extra frightening and unsettling. We think if something can happen to them, an powerful, almost Godlike figure, something of a similar tragic nature can happen to us, probably tenfold. I suppose that is why I was so taken aback by the death of Queen Elizabeth. These past weeks I have been so busy and overhwlemed, as I am sure many you are too. I have not had a moment to reflect or react to something as small and banal as a tiktok, much less have existential thoughts about phenomena like death. Ironically, her death was a wakeup call to me, and maybe to many of you. Hey, death is a real thing. It is coming for all us. If it defeats Queen Elizabeth, there is no way it is not going to come for any of us. These days, I also more aware of growing older, more mature and the passing of time. I still am disgusted and frightened by the fact that I am a senior in college. There is bound to be a transitional, unclear time in my life coming up very soon. I will have to make small adjustments and major changes in my life. I hate changes. I thrive off of normalcy. Even if the normalcy is not healthy or productive. Right now, I feel quite comfortable in life. I found my place at college, I am at a good place with all my friends. I have hobbies and job opportunities and extracurriculars I am content, yet challenged with. I want to hold on to this for as long as possible. Any disturbance—like the death of a monarch that does not affect me personally at all—is unwelcome and makes me uneasy. I suppose it also makes us look at our own mortality and the mortality of our loved ones. We all grow older each second, and this progression of life will not stop. I am sure all of you know at least one person who is borderline obsessed with British royalty. Albeit it might be an older person, but an American nonetheless. They have a fixation with British royalty. I sort of understand it, honestly. Some Americans are drawn to the opulence and tradition found in the British monarchy. It is has a sense of permanence and reverence. Traditional, yet definitely evolving. Full of strength and conviction. People seem to respect the crown, whether they agree with them or not, politically or socially. Bow to it, even. The British understand the monarchy is more of a figurehead: the name and face(s) of a nation. Quite different than what we experience here in America, in terms of leaders. We change leaders ever couple years, and with this change, the social and political climate change drastically. I believe change is necessary and needs to happen, but I think we can all agree it is not always good, like the past few years in the United States. Have they been good for the country? Have we had a totally competent leader, who represents and symbolizes the country in a proper manner? Perhaps we glance over at the UK and divulge into their royalty because parts of us crave “We think if something can happen to them, an powerful, almost Godlike figure, something of a similar tragic nature can happen to us, probably tenfold.” its grandiose, yet almost gritty, strong influence and conviction. We always have to stress about a new leader. In the United Kingdom, they do not, aside from Parliament. They have had the same on for many years, and they know who succeeds her. And who succeeds her successor. Perhaps we crave this unchangeability in government. As Americans, we may only see and hear the good parts of the British royal family, as we are not really affected or aware all that much by their actions on a daily basis. So it is easy to become almost a fan or fanatic about the British monarchy. I guess what I am trying to say is that the world is undoubtedly a different place now that Queen Elizabeth II has passed on. Whether it directly or indirectly affects us, we certainly are aware of it and almost act as viewers in a way, watching things going down, but having the luxury of turing a blind eye to things we do not agree with or care for, while really obsessing and almost adoring over the good. PLACE YOUR AD HERE! Do you own a business? Have an upcoming event? Advertise with The Beacon and reach up to thousands of clients per week! Sizes range from 1/8 of a page up to a full page Advertisements are in full color Can be ran in one issue up to an entire semester For more information, please contact: Kalen.Churcher@wilkes.edu or Ariel.Reed@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - September 21, 2022 Opinion 16 Haley’s hot takes: Misinformation and politics run amuck By Haley Katona Staff Writer Despite this age of unprecedented access to information, the public does not typically understand the inner workings of our political system. Social media is an example which highlights this lack of understanding in allowing misinformation to easily spread. Social media is used as an outlet for political exchanges and political outrage. Content posted and circulated about major political events has mirrored the shift in focus of political issues that have transformed into social issues rather than mere policy issues. “Most Americans have a cursory knowledge (at best) about the political system,’’ said Dr. Benjamin Toll, political science professor. “They know the facts of politics like who is in office, or how long a term is; but they struggle with understanding why things are happening. Political science is really about understanding the why rather than the facts.” When a person misunderstands a concept and posts an opinion based on emotion or bias, others begin to relate and accept the post as a kind of truth, increasing the general distrust or disbelief of the political system. However, this only adds to the radicalization and polarization of our beliefs. Due to this, people react more emotionally to these debates and therefore, there is less of a dependence or instinct to rely on logic and knowledge. “In today’s day and age, people fully react with their emotions before they sit down to understand the material that is being presented to them,” said Sarah Phillips, senior political science major. “I think that if people understood the concepts it would allow for more logical thoughts instead of emotionally charged radical statements,” said Phillips. For instance, this past summer both Roe v. Wade, a 1973 Supreme Court decision which granted the right to abortion, and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, a 1992 Supreme Court decision which upheld Roe, were overturned by Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization on June 24. Amidst any public support or disapproval from this decision, there was a specific push to “abolish” the Court as an institution based on their refusal to follow precedent, also known as stare decisis. Most believe that the Court must follow precedent and what they decided is not allowed, but this thought process circling social media is incorrect. The Court chooses to rely on precedent, but they have no obligation to. Rushing to support the dismantling of the Court is concerning, regardless of public opinion on their decisions. Each branch of government is vital to the separation of powers and checks and balances created by the Constitution. In an article from npr.org, Chief Justice John Roberts, who did not vote in Dobbs to overturn Roe, spoke on the importance of the Court: “You don’t want the political branches telling you what the law is, and you don’t want public opinion to be the guide about what the appropriate decision is.” The term “echo chambers” has often been used to describe the consequence of algorithms designed to keep users engaged. Echo chambers can produce misinformation, which can intentionally or unintentionally set forth a great threat to our already polarized and inflamed political atmosphere. “I think that social media can be very beneficial when it comes to sparking young people’s interest in politics as it is easily accessible to them. The problem that comes from this though is whether or not these young people take the information they have learned and research it further,” said Phillips. These issues, which demand and deserve attention, are often displayed in a biased manner that leads to further pushing away from conversation and compromise—two things undoubtedly needed for change. “All political science research in the last several years on this topic concludes that polarization is increasing because of echo chambers,” said Toll. “It allows us to think of people who disagree with us as the “other” and we can easily vilify them.” If we continue to allow this space between truth and opinion to separate us as human beings, we lose what unites us in the first place. Ultimately, we are the ones who suffer from misinformation and the willingness to perpetuate it even when witnessing the consequences to our political system. Wren’s watchlist: “Moriarty the Patriot’s” unique Sherlock spin By Wren Haze LA&E/Opinion Staff Writer Disclaimer: This review contains spoilers. Everyone knows and loves Sherlock Holmes, and sure, even I would fall for a man who has dark brown hair and hands for days, but something about William Moriarty strikes me in a different way. This week, I had the honor of binge watching “Moriarty the Patriot” and honestly I got hooked real quick. The show follows a young man who serves as a consultant for the common folk to solve their problems. These problems include killing noblemen for the actions they never took responsibility for. This stems from Moriarty’s hatred for the British empire and his need to destroy the current structure that dominates their society. Some of these noblemen commit murder and I just sit there in shock as to why they are not arrested. Moritarty explains the classist reasoning as to why the rich can get away with so much whereas the poor gets caught red handed. After he monologues for three episodes and helping the common folk get the revenge for another four episodes, we finally get to meet the infamous Sherlock Holmes. Now, I am pretty sure the BBC (British Broadcasting Channel) had a show about Sherlock Holmes himself, but not only was he ugly, he was boring. Here, on the other hand, we see how popular he is with the ladies and his sarcastic demeanor shining through his intelligence. Moriarty and Holmes finally meet and immediately they become adversaries or friends in Holmes’ eyes. However while they are on the boat they meet on, a common folk gets murdered by a noble man and Moriarty catches him. Moriarty also sets it up, but plays it off as he will let it slide. Moriarty, with the help of his brothers, Albert and Louis, expose the noble man for his actions. However, Holmes becomes suspicious of the whole thing. Which is not shockingm considering Holmes is known as an expert consultant detective and nothing can get past him. Holmes and Moriarty finally become frenemies and James Bond is finally introduced. What I like about James Bond’s character is that they are canonically transgender and the creator shown light on it very well. Moriarty is accepting but one of his coworkers is not and we get to see him being educated in the whole thing. I appreciate this because as someone who is nonbinary, not every is going to understand and accept you. But seeing the growth of the character become educated was done beautifully and not in a cliche manner. The season ends on Moriarty being caught for his actions but he seems to fulfill what he wanted to do in Britain which seemed to be his plan all along. He is about to end his life when Louis sends Holmes to bring him back. Well, he fails. Moriarty jumps off the bridge and the assumption is that he is dead. The noblemen are happy and the common folk are devastated. When they showed at the end of the season in a random bar Holmes found him at, I was punching the air. I rate this show 8.5/10 and would like for season two to come out already. �The Beacon - September 21, 2022 Opinion After successful legislation, it is clear America needed Biden By Sydney Allabaugh Staff Writer Becoming president of a divided nation during a pandemic and economic crisis is a difficult feat. Even through these challenges, Joe Biden has managed to pass pivotal legislation and restore America’s image across the globe. During his campaign, Biden promised COVID-19 relief, environmental protections, and student loan forgiveness. He is not even halfway through his first term, yet he has delivered on all counts. Not even two months into presidency, Biden signed the American Rescue Plan (ARP) into law. This piece of legislation helped distribute over 500 million COVID-19 vaccines and delivered financial relief to millions, most notably through the expanded child tax credit. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, expansions to the child tax credit 17 contributed to a 46 percent decline in child poverty—the steepest one-year decrease in American history. Last month, Biden passed the Inflation Reduction Act that will lower healthcare costs, combat the climate crisis, and reduce the deficit. Under this act, insulin costs will be capped at $35 for Medicare beneficiaries, and 3 million more Americans will now have health insurance, according to a White House briefing. Because of this legislation, homes, businesses, and communities will be powered by an additional 950 million solar panels, 120,000 wind turbines, and 2,300 grid-scale battery plants by 2030. Additionally, new measures are expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by about 1 gigaton—10 times more climate impact than any other piece of legislation, according to the White House. In addition to the Inflation Reduction Act, Joe Biden also announced his plan to cancel student loan debt last month. According to the U.S. Department of Education, students who received Pell grants will be eligible for $20,000 in debt forgiveness. Millions of others will receive up to $10,000 in debt cancellation if their income is less than $125,000. Biden is not only creating major changes in the U.S., but he also restored America’s image globally. According to Pew Research Center, only 34 percent across the nations surveyed had a favorable opinion of the U.S. during Donald Trump’s presidency, but now 62 percent of those surveyed feel this way. Biden is also viewed as well-qualified, while Trump was viewed as dangerous and arrogant globally as stated in the same survey. Many reduce Biden down to his relatively low approval rating, which is 42.3 percent as of Sept.15. However, one may argue that this rating is due to the new political climate since the Trump administration. According to Pew Research Center, poll data shows that Americans are more politically and personally divided than ever, cannot agree on “basic facts,” and have concerns about the future of democracy. Many may not trust Biden due to this developed distrust in the media, the government, and the other party. It is clear to see how Biden, a stereotypical establishment politician, may struggle to win public trust in this anti-establishment climate. Even though many fail to see what good Biden has done for the country, he promises—as stated in his victory speech—that he “will work with all (his) heart to win the confidence of the whole people.” I believe he has what it takes to do so. compensation, do a massive amount of work not only for the animals, but for their communities at large. As a volunteer at Blue Chip Animal Refuge, I’ll tell you firsthand that volunteering with animals is hard. We’re not just there to play with kittens or walk dogs—in fact, as someone who volunteers with cats, my time is spent cleaning litter boxes. It’s certainly more than two or three. Additionally, every single day, over one hundred animals have to be fed, given water and cleaned up after. We also need to walk dogs, take sick animals to the vet, and give medication to those who need it. One of the hardest parts of volunteering, however, is one that takes little effort: and that is simply seeing what happens behind the scenes. So many animals arrive in or from horrid conditions, and simply seeing them, either their visible injuries or their defensive and terrified behavior, is painful. Seeing a depressed cat refusing to eat after their owner passed away is painful. Seeing the heartbreaking parting of a dog and an owner who can’t take care of them due to poor health is painful. Seeing a perfectly healthy and friendly animal who has had to live in a kennel for years because no one seems to want them is painful. But that pain is exactly why it’s so important. Rescue shelters, like Blue Chip Animal Refuge, take animals from horrible situations and give them the chance to become some of the most loving and joyful creatures in the world. They are halfway homes and rehabilitation centers for animals, and give them the chance to find love. And getting them off the streets is good for not only them, but us as well. By Sydney Ruskey Staff Writer From abuse to abandonment, and so much more, the mistreatment of animals is an issue that plagues us all around the world, and something that many people strive to combat. Everyday we hear inspiring stories of a mistreated animal overcoming the odds and finding a forever home. But what about the in-between? How do those animals make the journey from the bottom of the barrel to cloud nine? You probably know one of the biggest answers already: animal rescues and shelters. Animal rescues and shelters are a well-known category of charitable organizations, and are respected by many people for their work–but many are unfamiliar with the great effort that goes into running these organizations. They may be admired for their contributions to “saving the animals,” but that statement is not nearly enough to sum up the amount of responsibility they take on every single day in their attempts to fulfill that role. These organizations, almost always run by volunteers who receive no monetary The Beacon/Sydney Ruskey The need for help at animal shelters: A volunteer’s account Photos Courtesy of Blue Chip Animal Refuge Iggy, not even a year old, came in bad health, but remains happy. Pizza is a young orange tabby cat, Hank is a confident and funny older that may be shy, but is still sweet. cat that greets everyone at the door. �The Beacon - September 21, 2022 Opinion 18 THE BEACON IS HIRING! We are looking for any students interested in... • Writing • Editing and publishing • Photography and videography • Graphic design • Layout design • Web design • Social media • Advertising and marketing • And more! The Beacon - September 14, 2022 Looking for something to do on campus that offers paid positions? Want to improve your communication, writing and research skills? We will help you do just that! The Beacon is encouraging any interested students to reach out to join our team. With us, you will gain valuable experience that will benefit your education and future career, no matter what field you are going into. We hire students of any year or major. No experience necessary—we will train you! THE BEACON Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Wilkes University - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania By __________________ Staff Writer THIS COULD BE YOU! Interested in joining? Contact: Editor-in-chief: Emily.Cherkauskas@wilkes.edu Managing editor: Ariel.Reed@wilkes.edu Volume 75, Issue 2 1 �Sports The Beacon - September 21, 2022 Sports 19 Want your sport covered? Deserve to be Athlete of the Week? Contact the Sports Editor: Baylee.Guedes@wilkes.edu WVB: New-found team camaraderie lifts morale this season By Baylee Guedes Sports Editor Coming off of an 11-19 season in 2021, the women’s volleyball team is looking to have a winning season this year as they have quite a few returning players. "Returning a large roster this season gives us great depth on our bench," said head coach Joseph Czopek. "It increases the competition level in practices, this helps the team continue to grow throughout the early season." Currently, the Colonels are 1-7 after some hard-fought matches early this season. Wilkes opened up with a 3-1 win over Keystone College where junior opposite hitter Hope Ousey led the team with nine kills. Last year, Ousey ended the season with 138 kills, the third most kills on the team. In front of her were current senior opposite hitter, Kelsey Carroll, with 213 kills and current sophomore outside hitter, Alexis Reedy, with 224. Reedy is currently leading the team with 76 kills while Ousey follows with 67. Ousey and Reedy have been putting in the work and are right in sync with each other on the court. “It feels great to be a leader on the team in kills so far this season,” said Ousey. “I have put in a lot of work over the off-season to get to this point and I am continuing to try to get better to be a dependable and consistent player that my teammates can trust to get the job done.” Sophomore setter and outside hitter Alexa Cassel is leading the team in assists with 204. During her first year as a Colonel, Cassel ended the season with 496 assists with 260 digs. Junior middle hitter Nicole Fitzpatrick adds 59 kills on the current season after having a total of 125 her sophomore season. “The relationship between all the girls on the team is so much more positive than in past years and that is the most important,” said Fitzpatrick. “A personal goal is to improve my game in a new position as an outside hitter and to be a leader on the (from left to right) Alexa Cassel, Ally Sheridan, Sierra Hines and Hope Ousey celebrate after a clutch kill from Ousey. court. We need to continue to be positive, keep moving forward and stop focusing on the negative.” In their most recent home match, the Colonels faced Penn State Altoona where Wilkes was swept 0-3. Ousey explained that the team is learning to celebrate each moment of the match, which has led to better team chemistry in comparison to last season and will convert into wins in the near future. “I think the team is already so much more bonded and playing as a unit rather than individuals,” said Ousey. “We have come together more and learned how to communicate in a more positive and productive way to help each other out.” This new-found overall team compatibility and positivity will assist in leading the Colonels to victory in this 2022 season. " Although a slow start to the season, the coaching staff sees this team developing upward at every match we play," said Czopek. "As we continue to improve, consistency will lead this team to a strong finish." The next home match is on Sept. 24 when Wilkes will host Wilson College starting at 1 p.m. Photos: The Beacon//Baylee Guedes Cassel jump-serving in the first set of the Penn State Altoona matchup. �The Beacon - September 21, 2022 Sports 20 FH: Monarchs best Colonels in the cross-town matchup By Wren Hazel and Ariel Reed LA&E and Opinion Writer & Managing Editor The Colonel’s field hockey team returns for another season hoping to leave its mark on its final season in the MAC conference. The team finished 4-12 overall and 2-6 in the MAC Freedom conference. The team is led by Charlotte MacDonald who returns as the head coach for her second season. “They put in a lot of hard work throughout preseason and summer, which show, and fitness returning in a far better space and skill than we were last year,” said MacDonald. In their season opener, the Colonels started out strong with a 4-0 win against Elmira College on Sept. 1. “For the team I would like to improve on our record from last season, to make it to the playoffs and leave a strong impression as it is our last season in the MAC conference,” said Hensel. “If we brush up on some individual skills and transfer them to the field our gameplay will greatly improve.” Opening up conference play, Wilkes battled down the street against King’s College. The Colonels and Monarchs battled back and forth in the first quarter, neither relenting a goal or field position. In the final seconds of the first, graduate student Lauren Shiplett scored on a penalty stroke putting Wilkes up by one with only 2.9 seconds remaining in the half. “It was a good feeling for us to be able to end the first half in the lead,” said Shiplett. “Rita (Anmarie LeBron) worked super hard in the circle to get the stroke for us, and it was a great way to pick up the pace of the game, for both teams.” Heading into the second half, Wilkes had all the momentum on their side, but could not capitalize. Five minutes into the third quarter, King’s Sarah Zaleppa found the back of the net. With the tide shifting into their favor, 90 seconds later, the Monarch’s broke away and notched another goal, putting themselves up by two. Battling back and forth, neither team was able to get another goal for the remainder of the game. “We lost our urgency in the second half, and we got too comfortable,” said Shiplett. “We all wanted to win. We still had players that stood out, but the overall energy from the team fell.” The Colonels sit 1-4 in season as they took losses from York, Elizabethtown, Alvernia and now King’s. “We opened up the season with a strong win, but have been working on skills and tactics to make us more consistent,” said goalie Carly Eidle. “We are all really close and you can see in the way we practice and play.” The Colonels return to action tonight against Neumann at 7 p.m.. Photos: The Beacon/Ariel Reed Anmarie Lebron battles for inside position to get the ball into the goal. Lauren Shiplett jumps in celebration as she scored the first goal of the game. Shiplett scored this with 2.9 seconds remaining in the first half. �The Beacon - September 14, 2022 Sports 22 Getting to know... Cole Jungwirth Junior Football Player The Beacon: Male Athlete of the Week Sept. 8 to Sept. 14 Why Cole Jungwirth was selected: Jungwirth shot a round low of 76 at their tri-match. His efforts helped the team finish 3rd at the contest. Name: Cole Jungwirth Year: Sophomore Major: Corporate Finance Hometown: Minneapolis, Minn. High School: Bloomington Jefferson Position: Caddy Favorite memory as a Colonel? Hockey UCHC championship in Utica, even though it didn’t go the way we wanted. Hopes for this season? Take a picture with a trophy next to John Wilkes. When/Why did you first begin playing? I first started playing hockey when both of my brothers put a hockey stick in my hand and body checked me through the stairs. I first started playing golf when I realized I could get away from them, and find somewhere else to play much more peacefully. Favorite thing to do during practice? Try to hit the golf cart picking up the balls on the range. Editor’s note : Athlete of the Week s elec tions are deter mined by the spor t s staf f each week. At the e nd of the acade mic year, we w ill post a reader poll on Tw itte r @ Wilkes B eacon to c row n an “Athlete of the Year." The Beacon/Ariel Reed If you had to choose one thing about your program that you could improve, what would it be? Being able to use the range at the course would elevate the level of our golf team by tenfold. Also, having Max Cocchi at as many matches as possible is a recipe for success for Wilkes golf. Favorite meal to eat on campus? SUB Ice Cream Road-Cone. If your life was a movie, who would you want to play you and why? David Spade. He loves to have fun and joke around in his movies, and that is something that I enjoy as well. Is math blue or red, and why do you think that? Math is blue, science is green, English is red, and history is purple. This is not up for debate. Go to karaoke song? Blue (Da Ba Dee). It is a very easy song to sing along with, and allows you to make up some of your own words as well. If you could play any other sport, what would it be and why? Skeleton. It looks like they are sledding down the fastest hill in the world and I love sledding. Most influential person in your life? Phil Erickson. He seems to have a hand in every step I take at Wilkes. I truly couldn’t do it without him, and I am extremely grateful and appreciative for all of his help and attentiveness to my college career. A quote you live your life by? “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.” - Compiled by Ariel Reed, Managing Editor �The Beacon - September 21, 2022 Sports 23 There is no female AOTW due to no responses after inquiry to the chosen athlete Colonels supporting Colonels throughout a week of contests Bradley Anacreon (left) and Jason Eberhart (right) pose with their in-game snack at the volleyball contest on Thursday. Photos: The Beacon/Ariel Reed Kaylee Simmons and Devyn Cammarota work the front table at the Family Day festivities. This event hosted students and families of past and present Colonels. Current and former members of men's swimming showed their Wilkes pride by cheering on the football team at their game agaisnt Widener. (Left to right) Bridget Giunta, Angela Cant, President Greg Cant and Dr. Adams paused their celebrations at family day for a brief moment to pose for a photo. �The Beacon – September 21, 2022 Sports 24 FB: The Rodriguez era shines with 20-point win over Widener By Ariel Reed & Baylee Guedes Managing Editor & Sports Editor EDWARDSVILLE, Pa. – The beginning of the Rodriguez era starts off hot with Wilkes winning their past two contests, the most recent against Widener with a 44-20 blowout. “I think this team, it’s good,” said Rodriguez. “It’s definitely just a shock. Everybody knows we’re coming. We are comin’ different this year.” Wilkes started with the ball and executed a perfect “two minute drill” and marched down the field to get themselves in scoring position. “I think it set the tone,” said head coach Jonathan Drach. “We wanted to set a tone in that play. I thought we were very physical today. We limited them in some of the stuff that they wanted to do and it was effective for us.” Sophomore quarterback Isaiah Rodriguez capitalized on their efforts with a six-yard pass to junior wide receiver Cory Pelzer for a touchdown, putting Wilkes up 7-0 to end the quarter. Eager to get the ball back, senior defensive back Jeremie Hernandez snatched a pass off of The Pride’s QB. The army of Colonels roared with excitement further supporting the outstanding field performance from the team. With a chip on their shoulder and the sense of vengeance, Widener looked to even the score within the first four of the second quarter. The Pride quickly put seven on the board off of an 11-yard run. Wilkes dug deep to battle their way back. Rodriguez hit senior wide receiver Nate Whitaker for an 88-yard touchdown pass on their first down of the play. The extra point was missed, but the Colonels were up 13-7. “There’s really critical points of games,” said Drach. “The 4 minutes before halftime and the four minutes coming out of halftime are probably the most important events in football to set the tone either way. And we won both of those four minute periods. They went three and out in the second half.” With under four left before the break, senior defensive back John Washington decided Wilkes was not up by enough, and snagged a pass from the Widener quarterback, scoring a 67-yard touchdown on an interception. “So we knew when those times came to perform and separate ourselves from the competition, we did that,” said Washington. “I feel like we stepped up.” Opening up the half, the Colonels started cooking early as junior running back Elijah Jules opened the half with a 72yard touchdown. “This game is a lot of fuel off emotions, so you kind of see where we started scoring,” said Jules. “We got them down on themselves and we capitalized.” A few drives later, Widener came back, scoring on a nine yard pass—leaving Wilkes up by a smidge over two scores. A strong fourth quarter drive gave the Colonels a comfortable lead on the scoreboard with junior wide receiver Xavier Powell rushing for a 30-yard touchdown. Wilkes dominated the game and celebrated their big win with the packed stadium. The Colonels return to the field on Saturday at Lebanon Valley College with a 1 p.m. kickoff. Photos: The Beacon/Arel Reed Jesse Addesso (left) high fives John Washington (right) after a tough play that resulted in a change of posession on downs. Isaiah Rodriguez stares downfield to find Cory Pelzer downfield. Rodriguez’s pass would be completed. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon, 2022 September 21 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communications Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2022 September 21 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/8bcd21d4b892b646bfb5cc16a1dba307.pdf 61d8b396a7482981bd27db5f2cf86134 PDF Text Text The Beacon - September 14, 2022 THE BEACON Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Wilkes University - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Volume 75, Issue 2 1 “The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow.” The Beacon/Emily Cherkauskas Agnes, 50 years later: Educating a new generation Although the damage from the Agnes flood left Wilkes University with seemingly irreplacable damage in 1972, the campus community repaired and rebuilt. Now, Wilkes is observing the 50-year anniversary of Agnes with a walk-through tour, raising awareness of the impressionable history. For more information and to see more historical archived photos of the damage, see page 5. Fly Fishing Club returns for its second year at Wilkes, page 6 Patricia Moss-Vreeland to give lecture at Sordoni Art Gallery, page 7 The politics of Wilkes parking: A commuter’s perspective, page 15 FB: New quarterback leads for new chapter of football, page 19 �The Beacon - September 14, 2022 News News 2 Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor Maddy Kinard: Madelynn.Kinard@wilkes.edu Student Government notes: September 7 weekly meeting By Maddy Kinard News Editor Student Government held its second meeting of the semester, covering a guest report and six second-week presentations for various club requests and club rerecognitions. To begin, Wilkes Alumni Association Homecoming Committee approached the council seeking ideas for ways in which they could bridge the gap between current students and alumni involvement during Homecoming events. They also want to start a tradition in which alumni and students wear the same T-shirt to the Homecoming football game. Next, a member of the alumni office presented a request for Homecoming student tickets. They are requesting $500 for 50 student tickets, valued at $10 a student. A motion was made to vote and the vote passed, allocating the full amount. Pre-Professional Health Society Club is seeking re-recognition and gave their final presentation. The club allows for networking, advising, and for students to solidify career ideas, as well as and offers shadowing and volunteer work. They plan to use their Student Government funding for online graduate preparation c o u r s e s , enrichment trips and dissertation preparation. A motion was made to vote and the vote passed, re-recognizing the club. Computer Science and Mathematics Club also sought re-recognition. The club’s main purpose is to cultivate community and allow people in either major to share skills and knowledge while also building friendships. They plan to use their funding for future trips or equipment to enhance club activities. A motion was made to vote and the vote passed, rerecognizing the club. The Animal Welfare Club gave its final presentation regarding official club recognition by the council. They seek to do three things with their club: advocate, volunteer and educate. They also briefly discussed ways in which anyone can help animals; by becoming vegan, using cruelty-free products and adopting, not shopping. A motion was made to vote and passed, clothing for parents as well. To purchase items, please go to https://axelradshop.com/wilkeshonors/ shop/home waggoner@wilkes.edu. Beacon Briefs: Upcoming campus events Compiled by Beacon News Staff Mandatory Internship Meeting All students taking an internship this semester must attend a mandatory meeting from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sept. 15 in the Ballroom. Please review the necessary paperwork needed on CPE 300 on LIVE. It is recommended that you print the paperwork to begin filling it out at the meeting. With any questions please contact interns@wilkes.edu or anna.bateman@ wilkes.edu Honors Online Clothing Store Are you an Honors student looking for merchandise? The Honors apparel store is open now till Oct. 1. The store is selling joggers, shirts, hoodies and Intramural Registration Open Wilkes University intramural sports registration is open now until 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 23. This semester they are offering five vs five basketball, sevenon-seven indoor soccer, cornhole, spike ball and kanjam. Through the program, Intramurals seek to provide a fun and comfortable setting for all campus members to come together outside of usual classroom constraints. To register, go to www.imleagues. com/wilkes. Interested in working intramurals this semester? Email Bo Waggoner at Austin. Support Cheer Team Fundraiser The Wilkes Cheer team is holding a breast cancer awareness fundraiser, selling love-sleeved T-shirts for $20. To purchase one, contact a cheerleader or shop online at this link: https://www. customink.com/fundraising/her-fightis-our-fight-with-wilkes-university Interested in Track and Field Club? Anyone interested in joining a new track and field club on campus, email brandy.varner@wilkes.edu Interested in Chess Club? Anyone interested in starting up a chess club on campus, contact jake. middleton@wilkes.edu officially recognizing the club. Residence Hall Council also appeared with a brief presentation on various updates to their constitution. A motion was made to vote and passed, recognizing the constitution updates. In the last request, Student Government voted on a Capital Projects request to clean up and resand the volleyball courts outside of Roth hall. The project would be done through Green Valley Landscaping and would cost $2,250. A motion was made to vote and passed, accepting the request. Student Government will meet again Sep. 14 for their third meeting. Table of Contents News..................2 Life, A&E............7 Opinion............14 Sports................19 Upcoming Events: 2022 Spring Semester September 22 - Get Groovy 29 - Programming Board giveaway October 6 - Wild Wild West Fest 13-16 - Fall Break 20 - Glow Game Night 24-28 - Freak Week �������������������������������� ���������� ������ ������� ������������� ��� �The Beacon - September 14, 2022 News News 2 Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor Maddy Kinard: Madelynn.Kinard@wilkes.edu Student Government notes: September 7 weekly meeting By Maddy Kinard News Editor Student Government held its second meeting of the semester, covering a guest report and six second-week presentations for various club requests and club rerecognitions. To begin, Wilkes Alumni Association Homecoming Committee approached the council seeking ideas for ways in which they could bridge the gap between current students and alumni involvement during Homecoming events. They also want to start a tradition in which alumni and students wear the same T-shirt to the Homecoming football game. Next, a member of the alumni office presented a request for Homecoming student tickets. They are requesting $500 for 50 student tickets, valued at $10 a student. A motion was made to vote and the vote passed, allocating the full amount. Pre-Professional Health Society Club is seeking re-recognition and gave their final presentation. The club allows for networking, advising, and for students to solidify career ideas, as well as and offers shadowing and volunteer work. They plan to use their Student Government funding for online graduate preparation c o u r s e s , enrichment trips and dissertation preparation. A motion was made to vote and the vote passed, re-recognizing the club. Computer Science and Mathematics Club also sought re-recognition. The club’s main purpose is to cultivate community and allow people in either major to share skills and knowledge while also building friendships. They plan to use their funding for future trips or equipment to enhance club activities. A motion was made to vote and the vote passed, rerecognizing the club. The Animal Welfare Club gave its final presentation regarding official club recognition by the council. They seek to do three things with their club: advocate, volunteer and educate. They also briefly discussed ways in which anyone can help animals; by becoming vegan, using cruelty-free products and adopting, not shopping. A motion was made to vote and passed, clothing for parents as well. To purchase items, please go to https://axelradshop.com/wilkeshonors/ shop/home waggoner@wilkes.edu. Beacon Briefs: Upcoming campus events Compiled by Beacon News Staff Mandatory Internship Meeting All students taking an internship this semester must attend a mandatory meeting from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sept. 15 in the Ballroom. Please review the necessary paperwork needed on CPE 300 on LIVE. It is recommended that you print the paperwork to begin filling it out at the meeting. With any questions please contact interns@wilkes.edu or anna.bateman@ wilkes.edu Honors Online Clothing Store Are you an Honors student looking for merchandise? The Honors apparel store is open now till Oct. 1. The store is selling joggers, shirts, hoodies and Intramural Registration Open Wilkes University intramural sports registration is open now until 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 23. This semester they are offering five vs five basketball, sevenon-seven indoor soccer, cornhole, spike ball and kanjam. Through the program, Intramurals seek to provide a fun and comfortable setting for all campus members to come together outside of usual classroom constraints. To register, go to www.imleagues. com/wilkes. Interested in working intramurals this semester? Email Bo Waggoner at Austin. Support Cheer Team Fundraiser The Wilkes Cheer team is holding a breast cancer awareness fundraiser, selling love-sleeved T-shirts for $20. To purchase one, contact a cheerleader or shop online at this link: https://www. customink.com/fundraising/her-fightis-our-fight-with-wilkes-university Interested in Track and Field Club? Anyone interested in joining a new track and field club on campus, email brandy.varner@wilkes.edu Interested in Chess Club? Anyone interested in starting up a chess club on campus, contact jake. middleton@wilkes.edu officially recognizing the club. Residence Hall Council also appeared with a brief presentation on various updates to their constitution. A motion was made to vote and passed, recognizing the constitution updates. In the last request, Student Government voted on a Capital Projects request to clean up and resand the volleyball courts outside of Roth hall. The project would be done through Green Valley Landscaping and would cost $2,250. A motion was made to vote and passed, accepting the request. Student Government will meet again Sep. 14 for their third meeting. Table of Contents News..................2 Life, A&E............7 Opinion............14 Sports................19 Upcoming Events: 2022 Spring Semester September 22 - Get Groovy 29 - Programming Board giveaway October 6 - Wild Wild West Fest 13-16 - Fall Break 20 - Glow Game Night 24-28 - Freak Week �������������������������������� ���������� ������ ������� ������������� ��� �The Beacon - September 14, 2022 News 3 Semester start causes bookstore backorders, headaches By Maddy Kinard News Editor With the Fall 2022 semester in full swing, swing, students students and and faculty faculty remain remain perplexed perplexed and and frustrated frustrated by by the the current current bookstore bookstore model. model. When When the the current current contract contract came came to to an an end end in in August August 2021, 2021, the the bookstore bookstore was was brought rst time brought to to campus campus for for the the fi first time since since 2007. 2007. It It was was to to act act as as aa hybrid hybrid model, model, allowing allowing students students to to order order textbooks textbooks online online as as they they have have in in the the past. past. However, However, due due to to continuous continuous supply supply chain chain issues, issues, it it is is resulting resulting in in more more backorders backorders than successful than successful textbook textbook purchases, purchases, especially especially within within the English the English department. department. “Unfor tunately, "Unfortunately, my experience my experience new with the with the new bookstore bookstore has has been been unsatisfactory. II unsatisfactory. fi nd the find the bookstore bookstore manager manager to to be be very very responsive responsive and and stuck stuck in in the the middle middle of of aa new new system system that that we’re we're all all struggling struggling with, with;'” said said Dr. Dr. Mischelle Mischelle Anthony, Anthony, associate associate professor professor and and chair chair of of English. English. Anthony Anthony said said she she frequently has to frequently has to direct direct students students toward toward other other online online purchasing purchasing options, Thriftbooks options, like like Chegg, Chegg, Thriftbooks and and Better Better World World Books. Books. She She also also misses misses the the bookstore bookstore in in its its previous previous model, model, expressing expressing the the ease ease and and familiarity familiarity of of staff staff having having decades decades of of experience. experience. “I dent that "I felt felt confi confident that II could could walk walk down down to the thf' bookstore hookstorf' and ,mcl see Sf'f' my mv books hooks on on the thf' to shelves and make sure I have the right edition for the desk copy beforehand, so creates an unfair disadvantage,” said Davis. that meant a lot,” said Anthony. To combat this, Davis emails students Textbook errors are also a frequent issue in using this model. 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She She also also have have been been changed changed in in error error to to other other texts. texts. uploads uploads digital digital copies copies of of the the text text for for the the rst week One One of first week or or two two of of her her biggest biggest concerns concerns with with the the fi of the the semester semester in in her her new new arrangement arrangement is general education education courses courses to to aid aid students students is that that some some students students general are who may may still still be be waiting waiting on on the the textbook. textbook. are required required to to order order from from the the bookstore bookstore who Mary junior dual due nancial aid Mary Pashinski, Pashinski, junior dual major major in in due to to fi financial aid restrictions. restrictions. secondary “If rst or secondary education education and and English, English, has has also also "If they they add add aa course course during during the the fi first or given second given up up on on the the bookstore, bookstore, second week week of of classes, classes, as as ~-commonly .&....,.&.ab.1..av&•) ... hhappens, appens, and and order order their their books books the the day day that that they they enroll, they have to wait weeks for the books to arrive. This delay can cause them to get behind on coursework, which w stating stating that that when when one one of of her her books books went went on on backorder, backorder, she she was was told told it it would would not not arrive arrive for for another another three three weeks weeks after the start of the semester. “When the lease at the location of the previous bookstore was coming to an end, the university put together a committee to help the process along in planning to make sure the transition was easy for students and staff. This committee came to the the Student Student Government, Government, which which I was to aa part part of of at at the the time, time, with with their their ideas. idea I’m not not sure sure if if even even one one of of us us agreed agreed with wi1 the location location of of the the bookstore bookstore or or the the idea ide that no no books books would would be be kept kept on on hand, hand;” said Pashinski. Pashinski. She a She also also experienced experienc similar similar issue issue as as Davis, Davis, stating s that that for for one one of of her her courses, co the the selected selected text text through throu~ the bookstore bookstore was was wrong wrong ,which led led to to multiple multiple students stu ordering ordering and and receiving receivin the wrong wrong book. book. In In another an class class where where aa textbook textboo. was required, required, the the textbook textbool was never never listed listed which which resulted re: in in everyone everyone showing showin up without without it. it. Joseph Joseph Stager, Stager, store manager, manager, strongly strongly urges faculty faculty to to submit submit course c material requests as material requests soon soon as as ordering ordering for fo the upcoming upcoming term term opens and and for for students students to to order their as their course course material mater: soon to soon as as possible possible prior pr those at way, those terms. terms. Th That they they can can limit limit so so many many orders c happening happening at at once once at at the the beginning begi1 of of the the semester semester and and students students will will then have a have time time to to plan plan accordingly accordingly should sho text text not not arrive. arrive. “We "We continue continue to to elicit elicit feedback feedbacl and identify identify problems problems so so that that improvements improve1 can can be be made made as as we we move move forward. forward. This system system will will work. work. And And I’m I'm certain certair that the the bookstore bookstore and and Wilkes Wilkes has has the the best intentions intentions for for its its students, students, faculty facult) and staff,” said Stager. Graphic by David Marks Have an event you want covered? Email the news editor Madelynn.Kinard@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - September 14, 2022 News 4 How to keep yourself and others safe from Monkeypox By Maddy Kinard News Editor What is monkeypox? Monkeypox is a rare diseases caused by infection from the monkeypox virus. Those infected may experience a rash which can be located on or near the genitals or anus, hands, feets, chest, face and or mouth. The rash may resemble pimples or blisters which can be itchy and go through phases of scabbing and healing. How can I protect myself? 1. Avoid close, skin-to-skin contact with others who look like they have a rash resembling deep-seated blisters or pimples 2. Avoid contact with objects an infected individual may have used 3. Wear clothing that covers exposed skin that could come into contact with seats on public transportation (i.e. jeans on a plane). 4. Wash your hands often What do I do if I think I’m infected? 1. Self isolate 2. Talk to a healthcare provider and get tested 3. Use coverings on the rash to limit spreading it to others 4. Don’t pop or scratch lesions 5. Wear a mask until all symptoms have resolved A note from Gretchen Yeninas, dean of student affairs “Wilkes University is working closely with the regional and state departments of health to prepare for when a member of our community needs assistance with testing or treatment. “Students should call Health and Wellness Services anytime for confidential assistance and care: 570-408-4370 or campus ext. 4730.” Percentage of Monkeypox cases in Northeast States New jersey 11.3% Pennsylvania 11.7% Maryland 10.6% New York 66.5% Information compiled from the CDC and Sage USA Current and former presidents visit area in same week The Beacon/Ariel Reed President Joe Biden addresses the students and faculty at in the Martz Center of Wilkes University, where he spoke in support of ending gun violence. Photo courtesy of Bernard Socha Former President Donald Trump held a rally at Mohegan Sun Arena in WilkesBarre Township. Trump gave endorsements to Mehmet Oz and Doug Mastriano. �The Beacon - September 14, 2022 News 5 Archived photos and tour reveal true extent of flood damage By Emily Cherkauskas Editor-in-Chief FIfty years after the floods of Hurricane Agnes damaged and destroyed parts of thenWilkes College in 1972, the now-university is observing the memories with a public tour, open to anyone in the community. In a collaboration between the Wilkes University Archives and the Eugene S. Farley Library, the Sordoni Art Gallery, the history and integrative media departments, the WCLH radio station and web services, a walk-through tour was able to be set up. There are 12 stations designated across campus in front of certain buildings that detail the extensive damage done by the flood. Each sign includes a map of the locations for all buildings that were extensively damaged, including Weckesser Hall, the library, Kirby Hall, Chase Hall and more. Aside from photographs and a short biography, each sign also offers a QR code and link to follow, www.wilkes.edu/agnes, where more photos and statistics of flood damage are revealed. Additionally, interviews organized by WCLH, WIlkes' radio station, are offered of staff reflecting on the event. For the extended story, interviews and reflections, go to www.thewilkesbeacon.com Photos are courtesy of the Wilkes University E. S. Farley Library Archives. For the entire collection of photos, visit the repository, available online at: wilkes.libguides.com/library/archives Above: A photo of the stage at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for Performing Arts before the flood. Below: The same stage, damaged after flooding, littered with debris. Above: Within the basement of the Eugene S. Farley Library, an unindentified, presumed staff member, assesses the destroyed bookshelves and materials. Left: Several instruments were damaged and destroyed due to flooding including pianos, organs and other instruments and materials for musical performances. This photo shows an example of one such grand piano destroyed from the disaster. Above, right, middle and center: A before and after of the past men's dining hall, which has been since razed. The dining area became filled with river water, damaging the floors and furniture. The middle photo in particular shows the commons area filled with water, while the right shows the dining area filled with mud. �The Beacon - September 14, 2022 6 Fly Fishing Club returns for its second year at Wilkes By Maddy Kinard News Editor Fly Fishing Club is back for its second year on campus, reeling in new students and welcoming them to their relaxing, fun environment. The club was created in 2021 by junior environmental engineering major, Jacob Smith and sophomore undeclared major, Randall Zack who also serve as club president and treasurer respectively. Fishing all the time as a kid, Smith grew up with a river in his front yard. His love for the sport continued into his formative years, leading him to fish all throughout high school as well, frequently competitively. Zack and Smith had met and fished during this time together and eventually, both ended up at Wilkes. “I said, ‘well we don’t have one here, would you want to do it with me?’ and then we found some other interest and went from there,” said Smith. Fly fishing differentiates from regular fishing, or spin fishing, in that instead of using something weighted to throw when casting, fly fishing lines are bigger and weighted, serving as the weight itself. The club hosts many events and outings, the most recent being a trash clean-up at Seven Tubs Nature Area in Luzerne County. During this event, they were able to pick up a truckload of trash and finished by fishing in the stream. They also fish in various locations, some being Scranton, Lackawanna and Keystone College as they frequently collaborate with their club. Beyond going out and fishing together, members of the club are interested in the conservation of streams. In the past, they have written letters to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission on proposed regulations, either in support or against it. They are also currently working on bringing in speakers, one being a man who builds rods from scratch and another to talk about his career in Fish and Boat. One important aspect of the club is that you do not have to know how to fly fish to join. “The best part about the club is the opportunity to teach other people how to fly fish,” said Zack. “The hope is that at least one person will discover a passion for the outdoors. Fly fishing is more than fishing, it’s about taking a step back from your busy life and appreciating nature.” For those who may be nervous about joining, Smith defines the club as “super laid back.” New ideas or critiques are welcomed. The club also has all the necessary gear for members and is working on gaining Student Government funding to pay for fishing licenses for those who do not have one. The club saw great success on club day, having 35 students sign up to join. For others wanting to get involved, the club holds scheduled meeting times usually on the second Thursday of every month in Cohen 119. Their next meeting will be Sept. 15 at 12p.m. Photo Courtesy Jacob Smith Josh Hamilton (closer student) and Robert Davis (farther), fly fish at a private spot during their spring break trip in Schuylkill county. The club cleans up at Seven Tubs Nature Area in Luzerne County. LEFT TO RIGHT: Alexis Reedy, Trever Welsh, Ian Allison, Olivia Rudell, Randal Zack, Robert Davis, Jacob Smith, Daniel Pentka �The Beacon - September 14, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Have any events or artists to be shared? Contact Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor: Jordan.Daniel@wilkes.edu Patricia Moss-Vreeland to give lecture at Sordoni Art Gallery By Morgan Rich Life, Arts & Entertainment Asst. Editor On Aug. 26 the Sordoni Art Gallery opened a new exhibit titled “In Search of Meaning: Memory Becomes Us,” and will host an art in context feature lecture with the artist Patricia Moss-Vreeland at 5 p.m. on Sept. 15. “In Search of Meaning: Memory Becomes Us” will feature paintings, prints, mixed media, interviews, poetry, scientific texts and videos by Moss-Vreeland that reflect how she connects memory to our senses, place and identity. The pieces are designed so that each person who views her works can find something that they relate to. Moss-Vreeland is an artist, author, poet and leader who focuses on the relationship between art, memory and creativity and explores the social impact of memory through sciences, history and language. “Patricia sent the gallery a proposal to display her work,” said Heather Sincavage, associate professor of art and the director of the Sordoni Art Gallery. “Her work touches creative writing, psychology, neuroscience and gender studies so I felt this was an interesting intersection of disciplines that could access the work and see their curriculum reflected in it.” The artist will speak about her work that will be featured in the exhibit and about the collaborative research she did at the Monell Chemical Senses Center and with Dr. Dasa Zeithmaova at the University of Oregon. “I think that an opportunity like this on campus is amazing,” said junior business major Rebecca Timko. “Experiencing a lecture like this can be a life and career changing experience for students and this artist’s work can appeal and influence students across all majors and backgrounds.” Moss-Vreeland has been exhibited internationally and nationally for over 40 years and she has collaborated with neuroscientists to explore the human brain and memory for over 20 years. So far, her works have been displayed at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Brooklyn Museum of Art, the Institute of Contemporary Art, the Art Institute of Chicago and the Holocaust Museum in Houston. “I am excited to be exhibiting where students have access to the gallery,” said Moss-Vreeland. “I have had numerous interactions with students who have responded in such stimulating ways and I appreciate hearing their thoughts and connections to the art and concepts. It becomes a dynamic part of my work and exhibition. There is a table with a response box, inviting participation and by stopping and reflecting, you can experience the ways in which creativity guides us.” Moss-Vreeland tends to experiment with different kinds of materials to stretch her own boundaries and the boundaries of others. She also enjoys having conversations with scientists about memory and learning. She believed that it would be interesting to reveal the process of the artist and scientist talking with one another about their work and their views and representing that in the exhibition. Since Moss-Vreeland is inspired by nature, she uses it in all of her artworks and her media. She enjoys capturing the feeling of something and not just the way that it appears; what she imagines and observes is woven together to create her art styles. “I have found this exciting,” said MossVreeland. “I talk about the art and science of memory as intertwined spaces and show that art and memory are subjective, creative, interpretative and have social impact. Imagination moves us forward.” Moss-Vreeland will speak for about 45 minutes and will answer questions from the public. A free wine and cheese reception will follow the lecture and is free and open to everyone. Parking will be available for visitors in the Karambelas Center located directly outside of the Sordoni Art Gallery. “In Search of Meaning: Memory Becomes Us” incorporates many types of media, such as paintings, prints, artist books, poetry and videos in the show. Pictured here is “Habitat Lost” by Moss-Vreeland and is one of the many oil paintings inside the exhibition. Photo courtesy of Jordan Daniel This piece of art titled “Rhapsody” is a wall hanging print and framed by a pigment print. On the wall hanging print is a poem titled “Rhapsody” by Moss-Vreeland and allows the viewer to reflect upon recalling memories. �The Beacon - September 14, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment 8 Cocktail of the Week: Pretty, pink & sweet Starburst shot By Haley Katona Ordering shots at the bar or pouring the ice. shots at home can be monotonous Close and shake for about 20-25 with the same round of whiskey or seconds to get an even blend. If you do vodka but this shot will help “sweeten” not have a cocktail shaker, you can take things up. another empty cup and pour the total ingredients over ice into the empty cup Ingredients: and continue doing so until it is blended. Equal part any brand of vanilla vodka Take two small bowls and place a thin Equal part Watermelon Puckers layer of simple syrup in one and pink sugar (Schnapps) in the other. Pick up your shot glass and Equal part sweet and sour mix place it bottom side up into the syrup, trying to make sure a layer of syrup coats You will need shot glasses, ice and the rim.Then, gently place it into the sugar something to shake the liquor in. and rotate it until the rim of the shot glass This optional but for a pretty garnish, has a pink sugary coating. use simple syrup, pink sugar and mini Cut a little slice into the mini starburst pink starburst. and put it on the edge. You can add as many as you prefer. Directions: Pour the mix from the shaker or cup Add ice to a cocktail shaker. into the shot glass and voila! Depending on how many shots you would like to make, add equal amounts The Beacon reminds everyone to of the vanilla vodka, watermelon drink responsibly...and that the schnapps and sweet and sour mix over legal drinking age is 21. ac The Beacon/Haley Katona This quick and easy replica of the candy only consists of a few ingredients. o n B um Emily Cherkauskas, Editor-in-Chief: Mary On A Cross - Ghost Ariel Reed, Managing Editor: toxic energy - blackbear, The Used s p B e Each week, the Wilkes Beacon staff adds a song to the Beacon Bumps playlist on spotify. Check us out this week’s bumps to the right. Maddy Kinard, News Editor: New Gold - Gorillaz, Tame Impala, Bootie Brown Jordan Daniel, LA&E Editor: Suspicious Minds - Elvis Presley I I Morgan Rich, LA&E Asst. Editor: the lakes - Taylor Swift Baylee Guedes, Sports Editor: Dreams - Fleetwood Mac David Marks, Lead Layout Designer: Charcoal Baby - Blood Orange �The Beacon – September 14, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment Programming Board presents ‘goat yoga’ alongside Chemistry Club By Wren Haze Life, Arts & Entertainment Staff Writer Programming board hosted Goat Yoga on Sept. 8. The event was a repeat of Treat Yourself Thursday that occurred last fall and similar elements were implemented. Chemistry Club also collaborated with Programming Board. Members of the club made scented sugar cubes, which were then used for sugar scrubs. “We’re using a hot plate with a melt pour soap base and some coconut oil,” said junior biochemistry major and chemistry club president Daphne Shencavitz. “Then, we pour it in molds with sugar mixed with essential oils and vitamin E oil. Then, we let them harden.” Students were able to either create their own sugar scrubs or pick out ones that were pre-made by the club. Some of the sugar scrub scents included lemon, blood orange, lavender and sandalwood. The event included a grab-and-go, which allowed students to pick out claw hair clips, guashas, face roller and build their own charcuterie boards. There also was coloring and friendship bracelets for stress relief. “We wanted to make a twist with the event and added Buttinhead Farms for goat yoga,” said sophomore political science and history double major Kaelin Hughes, who is also Programming Board president. As for the actual Goat Yoga, attendees were able to go inside the pen and play with the goats, whereas others attempted yoga poses while these goats were placed on top or near them. The goats were easily approachable and photographable as the ones in their shirts were ready to strike a pose. Events like these are meant for students to sit back and relax during a week that may have been stressful. However, planning events and attracting students to attend can be a challenge. 9 “The goats make it really interactive,” said sophomore nursing major and community service chair of programming board, Lauren Beaver. “They also draw a crowd no matter what.” According to Hughes, preparations for this event and others from Programming Board have been in the works since the summer. Due to certain circumstances, the board has been condensed, which left programming board with some issues with event planning. “It was confusing to switch between contacts and coordinate for goat yoga but other than that I think it pulled itself together,” said Hughes. All photos taken by Wren Haze. From left, Rebecca Lunbinski (first-year, undecided) and Emma Hosier (first-year, education), made fast fast friends with one of the goats at Programming Board’s yoga event. Student 2323 Student Housing Housing 23-24 3-244 Open House 0 enHouse Sunday Oct 9, 2022 ** 12-2PM 1212 2-2P UPSCALE UPSCALE CLEAN CLEAN ALL ALL INCLUSIVE INCLUSIVE APARTMENTS APA TMENT Availability Availability mix mix and and match match SINGLES SINGLES or or 2,3,4 2,3,4 BR B MANSION + 33 and MANSION STYLE STYLE LIVING LIVING+ and 4+ 4+ BR BR West West River River Lofts Lo s REGISTER NOW FOR NEXT YEAR HOUSING To register: WWW. ZNPROPERTIES.COM or Call or text 570-592-3113 for your invitation Tours are approximately 20 minutes long. There was no shortage of goat’s at Programming Board’s recent goat yoga. REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED! �The Beacon – September 14, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment Programming Board presents ‘goat yoga’ alongside Chemistry Club By Wren Haze Life, Arts & Entertainment Staff Writer Programming board hosted Goat Yoga on Sept. 8. The event was a repeat of Treat Yourself Thursday that occurred last fall and similar elements were implemented. Chemistry Club also collaborated with Programming Board. Members of the club made scented sugar cubes, which were then used for sugar scrubs. “We’re using a hot plate with a melt pour soap base and some coconut oil,” said junior biochemistry major and chemistry club president Daphne Shencavitz. “Then, we pour it in molds with sugar mixed with essential oils and vitamin E oil. Then, we let them harden.” Students were able to either create their own sugar scrubs or pick out ones that were pre-made by the club. Some of the sugar scrub scents included lemon, blood orange, lavender and sandalwood. The event included a grab-and-go, which allowed students to pick out claw hair clips, guashas, face roller and build their own charcuterie boards. There also was coloring and friendship bracelets for stress relief. “We wanted to make a twist with the event and added Buttinhead Farms for goat yoga,” said sophomore political science and history double major Kaelin Hughes, who is also Programming Board president. As for the actual Goat Yoga, attendees were able to go inside the pen and play with the goats, whereas others attempted yoga poses while these goats were placed on top or near them. The goats were easily approachable and photographable as the ones in their shirts were ready to strike a pose. Events like these are meant for students to sit back and relax during a week that may have been stressful. However, planning events and attracting students to attend can be a challenge. 9 “The goats make it really interactive,” said sophomore nursing major and community service chair of programming board, Lauren Beaver. “They also draw a crowd no matter what.” According to Hughes, preparations for this event and others from Programming Board have been in the works since the summer. Due to certain circumstances, the board has been condensed, which left programming board with some issues with event planning. “It was confusing to switch between contacts and coordinate for goat yoga but other than that I think it pulled itself together,” said Hughes. All photos taken by Wren Haze. From left, Rebecca Lunbinski (first-year, undecided) and Emma Hosier (first-year, education), made fast fast friends with one of the goats at Programming Board’s yoga event. Student 2323 Student Housing Housing 23-24 3-244 Open House 0 enHouse Sunday Oct 9, 2022 ** 12-2PM 1212 2-2P UPSCALE UPSCALE CLEAN CLEAN ALL ALL INCLUSIVE INCLUSIVE APARTMENTS APA TMENT Availability Availability mix mix and and match match SINGLES SINGLES or or 2,3,4 2,3,4 BR B MANSION + 33 and MANSION STYLE STYLE LIVING LIVING+ and 4+ 4+ BR BR West West River River Lofts Lo s REGISTER NOW FOR NEXT YEAR HOUSING To register: WWW. ZNPROPERTIES.COM or Call or text 570-592-3113 for your invitation Tours are approximately 20 minutes long. There was no shortage of goat’s at Programming Board’s recent goat yoga. REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED! �The Beacon - September 14, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 Join book club and start reading “Holding Up the Universe” By Jordan Daniel Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor The Book Club is starting back up again since its start last semester and members are already joining fast. The first book members will read this month is “Holding Up the Universe” by Jennifer Niven, and the first meeting to discuss the book will be Sept. 25 at noon. at the Barnes & Noble located in the Arena Hub Plaza. “I’m not a very outgoing person but I really like reading and sometimes when I’m reading books I’m like, ‘God, I wish I had someone else to talk to about it.’ So that way they counteract what I’m thinking about,” said senior communication studies major and leader of the book club, Victoria Yother. Book lovers and those who enjoy discussing literature will have plenty of opportunities to do so if they sign up for this club. The club reads one book a month and at the end of every month all the members will meet to discuss the particular book. At this time, members are responsible for acquiring their own books. “I wanted to be a part of a club that would fit with my busy schedule and encourages me to interact with people who love reading like I do,” said junior musical theater major, Jay’na Johnson. “Holding Up the Universe” was chosen after Yother sent a Google form via email to existing members and those who recently joined. “Holding Up the Universe” tells the story of a growing relationship between two teenagers, Libby Strout and Jack Masselin, who end up in group counseling after being involved in a bullying game. “I think it’ll be a great book to read for our first meeting with an easy lighthearted topic,” said Yother. “I’m looking forward to our first meeting and getting to know everyone else in the group as well.” Many new members joined this year after discovering the club’s existence in Today at Wilkes emails. They are excited to begin reading different books, discussing their ideas and thoughts with others and making new friends. “It sounds like a very open environment so don’t be afraid to jump in,” said firstyear criminology and psychology major, Skylar Forella. Graphic by David Marks If interested in signing up for the book club or to ask any questions about the club, email Yother at victoria.yother@ wilkes.edu ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Save the date: Upcoming campus events Kearney & Company Campus Visit Sordoni Art Gallery’s Art in Context Feature Lecture Programming Board’s Ping Pong & Pizza Family Day 2022: Celebrate Your Family of Colonels 9/14 9/15 9/15 9/17 Home Football Game: Wilkes vs. Widener University Home Women’s Soccer Match: Wilkes vs. University of Scranton Programming Board’s “Get Groovy” Event National Society of Professional Engineers Networking Event 9/17 9/20 9/22 9/25 Home Field Hockey Match: Wilkes vs. Ramapo College Programming Board’s Giveaway Riverfront Parks’ Chalk Fest and Hydromania Sordoni Art Gallery’s Art in Your Hands Workshop and Birthday 9/28 9/29 10/1 10/6 �In February, I was accepted into a national internship program called the Disney College Program. The Disney college program is a four- to 12-month paid internship program located in Anaheim, Calif. and Orlando, Fla. that offers on-the-job experience, networking opportunities, educational classes and more. 'r~ \ 7~ The Beacon/Morgan Rich i¼ul 0 , Rich shows off her acceptance into the Disney college program. For most college students, there is a certain time in their undergraduate life when they must complete an internship or sommething similar. For me, that journey began on Sept. 12 with The Walt Disney Co. Life, Arts & Entertainment Asst. Editor By Morgan Rich Life, Arts & Entertainment About four weeks before the arrival date, the company sends the student their onboarding paperwork, which includes where the student will work on their program. The Walt Disney Co. allows their interns to work anywhere on their property, which can include the resorts, parks, ESPN Wide World of Sports and Disney Springs. Interns are also expected to work at least 30 hours per week but can expect to work 50 or more hours during the busier seasons. I found out that I would be working in merchandise on the boardwalk at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn, a hotel and entertainment complex. I will work the cash register, stock merchandise, sell packaged items, help and talk to guests, stock the backrooms and even more that I will find out about when I get there. Being a full-time student also grants me the opportunity to have a study hall every Tuesday and Thursday so I can attend my online class and complete my schoolwork. During the program, participants are expected to follow the company’s look for employees, who are referred to as cast members and will work the shifts that full-time and part-time cast members do not want. Although it does not sound like the most glamorous of internships to some extent, going into the program with a positive mindset and attitude will set everyone up for success. As a communication studies major, my role and location are specific to help me in my area of study because I will investigate the heritage, culture and business of a Fortune 500 company, explore career and professional 11 development opportunities, engage with professional communication scholars, work in a collaborative team environment, assist in day-to-day media questions, issues, crisis management, cast communication and contribute to the development of communication strategies that enhance and protect the reputation of the company. I will also communicate personally with guests and contribute to the company’s rhetorical strategies, utilize interpersonal communication skills while interacting with guests and fellow cast members from different cultures around the world, participate in weekly exclusive events that showcase possible career opportunities in the company specific to communication studies, participate in learning how to brand within public relations and I will learn about the company’s film, rhetoric and public relations history. During my internship, I will be fortunate enough to receive an apartment with my own bedroom and bathroom. My apartment is also only about a 13-minute drive to where I will work. This internship has been a dream of mine since I was in the eighth grade and I am extremely happy that I will finally get to live out one of my dreams. According to the company, out of the 12,000 students that apply every semester, only 20 percent get accepted. I will be doing my internship from September until January 2023. Come back every week to hear more about my magical memories with the Disney college program. What is the Disney College Program? The Beacon - September 14, 2022 t- �The Beacon - September 14, 2022 News 12 Henry’s Dining Hall holds grand reopening after months of renovation and construction Wilkes students check into the dining hall and pass through the archway where President Greg Cant dropped by earlier in the day to ceremoniously re-open the space with a ribbon cutting. Photos by Ryan Evans Page design by Emily Cherkauskas �The Beacon - September 14, 2022 News Administrators gather around the salad bar, complete with all the fixings. The salad bar is just one of many upgrades to Henry’s Dining Hall. Above: Students enjoy their meals and companionship. According to Wilkes, Henry’s Dining Hall affords seating for up to 452. Left: For those who might like to study or just enjoy a little quiet time with their meal, the space in the back of the dining hall affords that exact opportunity. It offers lots of natural lighting, a common theme throughout the dining hall. 13 This dedication to Gilda & Frank Cuscela Sr. was done in 1999 by their son, Frank, a successful, local businessman who found himself in a position to give back to the community that welcomed his parents from Italy. Left, above: Aramark senior district marketing manager Vince McNeil, left, and regional graphic designer Hannah O’Brien, right, handed out swag and celebrated. ‘We’re here to celebrate the Grand Re-opening of Henry’s Dining Hall,’ McNeil said. ‘There’s been renovations, new stations, new offerings, and a new menu. We’re celebrating University Leadership and bringing some fanfare.” Left, below: Stevie Blatz, of Stevie Blatz Entertainment out of Easton, Pa., provided music for diners and administration alike during the reopening. �The Beacon - September 14, 2022 Opinion Editorial Staff 2022-23 MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - Emily Cherkauskas Managing Editor - Ariel Reed Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher SECTION EDITORS News - Maddy Kinard LA&E - Jordan Daniels Sports - Baylee Guedes ASSISTANT EDITORS LA&E - Morgan Rich SECTION STAFF WRITERS News - Zach Paraway LA&E/Opinion - Wren Haze Opinion - Sydney Allabaugh DESIGNERS Lead Designer - David Marks Interested in joining The Beacon? Several positions are open! To learn more about what you can do, contact: Kalen.Churcher@wilkes.edu Ariel Reed at Ariel.Reed@wilkes.edu 141 S. Main Street Clayton and Theresa Karambelas Media & Communication Center Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com Want to advertise in The Beacon? Contact: Kalen Churcher at kalen.churcher@wilkes.edu The Beacon Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Opinion 14 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: Breanna.Ebisch@wilkes.edu Our Voice Each week, The Beacon’s editorial board will take a stance on a current issue. Monarchy: not something to romanticize On Sept. 8, Queen Elizabeth II died after a reign that lasted 70 years, seven months and two days—the longest in British history. With a tumultuous event sending a rift through the digital world, we are once again reminding our readers to be mindful and cautious of misinformation they find while browsing the Internet. With such a divisive entity that is the concept of a royal family existing, conflict naturally occurs. For example, Reductress, a verified Twitter account, tweeted that the queen’s beloved corgis would be buried alive with her—yes, buried alive. If one would click on Reductress’s profile, they would see the bio explaining it is a fake news magazine. Additionally, clicking on the link to the supposed article would lead to a page explaining the claim was all a joke. Although it was an excellent example of dark humor and satire, a large portion of online users did not understand this sarcasm. Tens of thousands of Twitter users ended up believing this to be true, thanks to the verification and prominence it had as a search result for “Queen Elizabeth II” on the day of her death. The post was liked and shared hundreds of thousands of times, and this does not include the number of users who saw the post without engaging with it. This is just one example of misinformation spreading online, and it will continue to get worse if online readers do not understand media literacy. Unfortunately, many users don’t read past a headline or the first sentence of an article, thus leading to ignorance prevailing. Regardless of whatever your views are on Queen Elizabeth II, or just the concept of a monarchy in general, there is something we all can agree on: Do not fall into the hole of fake news. The royal family in particular has become the subject of salacious news and gossip, to the point where what’s actually important to the world is suppressed by such gossip, thanks to tabloid culture taking advantage of readers that lack media literacy. You can enjoy the entertainment and drama that the royal family brings with what comes about with an entire family being put in the spotlight, but you should not romanticize them, as fantastical as royal life seems. Queen Elizabeth II was one of, if not the most public figures on the planet, while having to remain the most private. We don’t know what truly goes on behind closed doors, despite news outlets claiming an unnamed source came out and said this or that. As desperate as the infamous tabloids and news outlets can act in trying to peek into the life of the mysterious royal family, we will never know the full story of anything that happens behind the walls of the palaces. Even with the queen’s death bringing international attention to the small country, with eyes focusing on Britain, misinformation will continue to flourish, as it always will with the royal family. Readers will continue to read what satisfies their curiosity and bias, even if it is misinterpreted or factually incorrect. If certain royal family members or staff try to give their side of the story, that is all they can give. We don’t know the other side. Magazines and tabloids will continue to report on what makes them money and clicks, no matter what amount of truth or falsity it is based from. The future is going to bring up many stories now that the queen, the head of state, is gone. Because of that, it is up to the readers to do proper research and mindful reading. Letter to the editor policy: The Beacon welcomes letters to the editor from differing viewpoints. Letters must contain contact information, including name, city, state and phone number. Phone numbers will not be published but may be used for verification purposes. All letters to the editor must be sent using one of the following methods: Email: Emily.Cherkauskas@wilkes.edu or Ariel.Reed@wilkes.edu Phone: (570) 408-5903 (Voicemail: 30 seconds or less, please.) Mail: 84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 Attn: The Beacon �The Beacon -September 14, 2022 Opinion 15 The politics of Wilkes parking: a commuter’s perspective By Rudy Urenovich Staff Writer I can remember my very first day as a first-year student at Wilkes in the fall of 2019. As a commuter, the 40-minute drive to Wilkes required its own mental preparation. I arrive here fairly early, I’d say before 8:30 a.m., but imagine my surprise to find the lot almost full...the big, extensive lot behind the student center, almost entirely filled. By the grace of whatever higher power there is, I managed to get one of the last spots, but it gave me even more anxiety. Fast-forward three years, and I can say the parking situation is not much better. And, depending on the time of year, I would say it is even worse. I will concede that this school year, although we are still in the early days, has been an outlier. While the beginning of the semester is always a hectic time for college life, the parking situation thus far has been beyond expectations. Now I will begin to address some of the elephants in the room. I have heard that the handing out of parking passes this year was disorganized and perhaps a bit too generous. I think this is quite obvious; just try to find a spot anywhere on campus after 10 a.m. You’ll end up on the roof of the parking garage, should you be so lucky. Now, I am not going to just complain and whine without proposing some possible solutions. I think upperclassmen, faculty, and commuters should have priority when it comes to parking. For instance, when we schedule classes, we do so in order of graduation year. I firmly believe that commuters should have first dibs when it comes to parking, in terms of obtaining a pass and having open spaces in the a lot. I do not need my own personal spot, just a chance to get a desirable spot. I’m sorry residents, but we literally cannot attend school without a car—we use it for our education, not just going on a Target run. The district where I attended high school, while having countless shortcomings, had enough foresight to designate a specific lot for student drivers, thus making transportation to and from school considerably easier. It should be possible on the Wilkes campus. This may not be practical, but I believe on the parking pass application, we choose whether we park in a main lot or at the Ralston complex, so why can we not get more specific, and choose a lot that we prefer to part in most of the time? I know it might not be this simple. But, to put it bluntly, I if I must pay $120 a semester for a parking pass, I would like to be guaranteed a spot. It should at The Beacon/Rudy Urenovich Walking out of the Henry Student Center greets one with the horizon of a seemingly endless parking lot. the very least be assured there are enough spaces to accommodate for everyone who must purchase a pass. I understand there are extenuating circumstances, events and visitors. The other week, even President Joe Biden made an appearance at Wilkes. But if classes are in session, we the students should be the first priority when it comes to rights such as parking. We pay our dues through tuition, run countless clubs, programs, and organizations and make up the school’s identity. In short there would be no school without the students. I think a little more consideration, planning, and perhaps even a little money could be used to ensure we have necessities like decent parking. I would like to end a high note, however. I must say I was delighted when I was handed my parking pass and discovered it was a placard as opposed to those awful little stickers that reek havoc on my windshield and were always done in garish colors. Some improvement. It really is the small things. heart disease, kidney diseases and more according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Even more health issues arise when caffeine is used as a replacement for sleep. Most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep a day. When caffeine is used to extend the amount of time spent awake, it can lead to sleep deprivation. According to the Cleveland Clinic, lack of sleep can lead to short-term problems like impaired memory and poor quality of life and longterm problems like diabetes, heart attack or stroke. Although the stimulant caffeine is not inherently harmful in smaller doses, poor dietary and sleep habits often coincide with caffeine addiction. When we normalize or even trivialize the effects of daily coffee consumption, many may not realize these potential dangers. Drug addiction, regardless of substance severity, should never be normalized. Luckily, you can limit the negative consequences of caffeine addiction. Using a straw and rinsing your mouth after drinking a caffeinated beverage can prevent dental issues. Drinking black or unsweetened coffee and tea reduces sugar intake. The NIH also recommends that caffeine should be consumed over six hours before going to bed to reduce sleep disturbances. Like most treats in our diet, coffee and tea can be safe as long as we know the risks and consume in moderation. Caffeine and college students: an unhealthy relationship By Sydney Allabaugh Opinion Staff Writer On an average morning, you can find me in line at the campus Starbucks for my daily coffee. I am one of millions in my age demographic who have a caffeine dependency. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), caffeine is the most commonly used drug in the world. Should daily use of this stimulant be this widely accepted? Luckily, consuming under 400 milligrams of caffeine a day is generally safe and can even have some health benefits. However, excessive caffeine usage can lead to a variety of side effects including insomnia, nervousness, heart complications and muscle tremors, according to the Mayo Clinic. This can become a serious problem if someone struggles with caffeine use disorder and requires more caffeine than average to feel alert. Additionally, caffeine consumption by means of coffee and energy drinks can pose additional health risks. Coffee and energy drinks are both acidic, which potentially can lead to enamel erosion according to the NIH. Sweet caffeinated drinks from Starbucks and Dunkin’ and energy drinks like Red Bull also commonly contain double the daily recommended amount of sugar. This high sugar content combined with high acidity can lead to tooth decay. High sugar intake alone can lead to obesity, �The Beacon - September 14, 2022 Opinion 16 “Finch” review: an inclusive self-care app for students By Emily Cherkauskas Editor-in-Chief The problem with many health and selfcare apps is that following or understanding information and goals gets overwhelming or annoying too quickly—rendering their selling point useless. In fact, “Finch” is the opposite of that. Available on the Apple and Google Play stores, you get to control how many goals to follow, what notifications you receive and what aspects of your life journeys you can focus on. In “Finch,” you become the owner of a pet baby bird, with the goal of nurturing it to let it grow up and learn its personality, including its likes and dislikes. One may be typically reminded of a “Tamagotchi” pet, but unlike “Tamagotchi,” the goal is to not let your pet die, as that isn’t the point of “Finch.” Taking hold of self-care “Finch” allows you to focus on certain journeys that offer specific sets of goals to follow. Some examples include hygiene, exercise, mindfulness, tidiness, work-life harmony, sleep and more. You are also able to create your own journey. You are able to start all of those journeys together, with as many goals as you want to follow—there is no limit or minimum. There is an incentive to following your goals. With each goal completed, you are awarded with in-game currency that can be used to buy clothes or furniture for your pet. As you complete more, you can reach milestones and allow your pet to grow from a baby to an adult. I have noticed the app encourages and focuses on the lifestyle of taking one day at a time. You just focus on the goals you have for the day and reap the rewards of completing them. As someone who would constantly worry about what I would have to do for the entirety of a week, “Finch” has definitely slowed my mind down and led me to focus more on the idea of taking control of each day for what it offers. It’s honestly perfect for a college student trying to adjust to the new lifestyle, either commuter or resident. If you are struggling to get into a routine, you can take on the simplest to the most energizing of goal, from setting a goal to brushing your hair or cleaning your clothes, to following unlimited yoga exercises. Pricing and privacy The app offers a premium subscription mode for any interested users, with yearly or monthly plans. The yearly plan rounds out to a little over three dollars a month. The creative goals and activities you can engage in as a non-premium user give much flexibility, still offering an extremely strong core. The app is transparent and shows you all the features and activities you can get with premium, such as more in-depth tutorials and prompts for exercises or journaling, or more app customization. Although I do not currently have a subscription, I would recommend it if one were interested. The creators explain in the terms of service that they make money off premium subscriptions, rather than selling data to advertisers. Even the non-premium app does not include any advertisements, unlike other apps or games. Expectational privacy is a need for many users, including myself—especially now in the current era. On the subject of privacy: There is no cloud saving; all local data must be saved manually, which is compressed into a zip file, with your control of where it is saved. For these reasons, I wholeheartedly recommend “Finch.” It’s flexible, inclusive to everyone, judgement-free—and cute. I was nowhere near able to include all features available in the app, so I recommend anyone to check it out and see what it has to offer for a memorable selfcare journey. Screenshot by Emily Cherkauskas Wren’s watchlist: “The Case Study of Vanitas” and a chaotic plot By Wren Haze LA&E/Opinion Staff Writer Spoiler alert: This story contains plot reveals. This week, I finally found time to finish the second part of the first season of “The Case Study of Vanitas,” and this show does not give me a break. The show follows a vampire of the Crimson Moon, Noé Archiviste, a 19-yearold man who is in search of the Book of Vanitas. First things first, the show has me hooked by its beautiful animation style and color choice. Archiviste’s color palette is white, black and purple and with darker skin. I enjoy that the author included a person of color, as many animes do not include them and when they do, they are perceived in a bad light. In this series, Archiviste is the main character. Archiviste ends up finding the book of Vanitas and coincidentally not, meets the owner of the book to be named… Vanitas. Shocker. The second part of the first season starts shining light into Vanitas’ past. In the first part of the season, his past was put on the back burner and left readers to make assumptions. However, I discovered that nothing catches Twitter’s attention like a man with black hair and bright blue eyes. I still hate him. The second part focuses a lot on the Beast of Gévaudan and the rumor about its recent reappearance. Vanitas and Noé travel to Gévaudan to investigate this issue. I got to see how much trust Noé puts into Vanitas and how much Vanitas cares for him. Noé coincidentally gets taken by the Beast of Gévaudan and we get insight about the truth of Gévaudan. This part of the series shines a light on how corrupt the government is and how easily they twist and lie about things. This is where the chaos begins. After Noé returns back to Vanitas, Vanitas’ book has gone missing. The book is in possession of Chloé d’Apchier, who is using it to end her own life and get retribution for the d’Apchier. However, the plan backfires on her as she discovers that Jean-Jacques Chastel is in love with her. Nothing is cuter than finding out your lover is reciprocating your feelings just when you are about to die. Well, she does not die. Shocking. This series does it’s best to not kill off characters and instead gives them savior by the one and only Vanitas. I understand that this trope adds to the plot and shows importance of Vanitas and his stupid little book that shows the same animation every time he uses it, but it gets old. I would have enjoyed the Beast of Gévaudan arc a lot more if they killed off a character. Just when things seem to end for every character in this series, Vanitas’ younger brother appears out of nowhere and uses Dominique DeSade, a childhood love interest for Archiviste, to lure Noé out. Does it work? Absolutely. This is where stuff gets crazy. Everyone is fighting each other and suddenly Vanitas wants to kill Archiviste. Why? I am not entirely sure, but all I know is once they make-up it all lovey dovey at the end. Something homosexual was definitely happening, but again not my issue. The show was very pleasing to watch and though the storyline was slightly confusing, I would rate this series as a 9/10. �The Beacon - September 14, 2022 Opinion 17 Meet the Majors This week’s major: Nursing Interviews and photos by Jordan Daniel Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor Every week, The Beacon will offer a chance for majors to be placed in the spotlight. Each student that gets chosen will have a few words to express why they chose the major and how they feel it will benefit them in the future. Deiry Contreras Senior Gianna Picco Junior “My favorite part of nursing is being able to help someone or give them something that they can take with them and thrive with once they are back on their feet. I chose nursing because I love being able to help people. I like being able to help someone when they are not at their best and watch them grow and succeed. My goal is to impact the lives of many.” “I think everyone should have basic knowledge on how to stay healthy and understand what the proper procedures are in emergencies. I wanted to have that basic knowledge and go beyond it. I enjoy applying what I learned in nursing into my life. I hope to leave a positive impact on my patients, not just in their physical health but also their mental health. I understand that being in the hospital takes a great toll on people and I would like to be their relief throughout their stay.” Photos: The Beacon/Jordan Daniel Allison Shurock Senior “I have wanted to be a nurse for as long as I can remember. My two biggest inspirations are both my mom and my aunt who are both RNs in the ICU. I actually recently accepted a job after completing my externship this summer as a labor and delivery RN at Geisinger in Danville upon graduation. I am so excited to begin my journey as a nurse.” Matthew Stankiewicz Senior “I’ve always seemed to have an intrinsic motive to help people. Nursing will allow me to do this everyday. Nursing also has countless avenues to explore to truly find my calling in life. After graduation and passing the NCLEX, I plan to work in an emergency department locally before traveling with the end goal of becoming a flight nurse.” �Name: The Beacon - September 14, 2022 Class: Opinion Date: Fallen Phrase 18 Need to unwind? some Word pyramid Relax your brain with Not over yetexercises Class: Date: Word Pyramid E u K , u s e r s s r , N G I S N T O s HOW TO Level CluesPLAY: H O T T Y N I E HOW TO PLAY: Create as many words possible with the letters present in the word wheel. When creating a word, each word can only use a spoke once and must not repeat. Every word must contain the letter in the center of the wheel. www.edu-games.org HINT for the base word that contains all letters in the wheel: “One who meditates and ponders." fallen-phrase Puzzles compiled by Emily Cherkauskas Puzzle templates courtesy of www.edu-games.org Solutions FALLEN PHRASE SOLUTION "Everything is okay in the end, if it is not ok, then it is not the end." Do you own a business? Have an upcoming event? word-pyramid www.edu-games.org Advertise with The Beacon and reach up to thousands of clients per week! For more information, please contact: Kalen.Churcher@wilkes.edu or Ariel.Reed@wilkes.edu T Word wheel Start from the top, going down the pyramid. Each level includes the To take legal action. letters from previous letter, which one letter added. Keep solving the Withoutthe a doubt. new word. A bag, satchel. To break out. HINTS: A large area of land. Level 3:Enthusiasm. To take legal action. Level 4: Without a doubt. Level 5:Successful A bag or andsatchel. appealing. Level 6: Breaks out or bursts. Level 7: A large area of land, typically for farm animals. Level 8: A person who is succesful and appealing. 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: 8: 9: Sizes range from 1/8 of a page up to a full page Advertisements are in full color Can be ran in one issue up to an entire semester K S N O N HOW TO PLAY: The fallen letters of the phrase above must be placed back in their correct order. Each letter is directly below the column it fell from, and it must be figured out which row the letters should be placed in. For additional help, cross each letter out once placed. HINT: “Not over yet." r PLACE YOUR AD HERE! A . O V T E E F I T E Y N I T D S H E R T H D N I I I e I WORD WHEEL SOLUTION WORD WHEEL SOLUTION Base word solution: Thoughtful. p t p H Level 3: Sue. Level 4: Sure. Level 5: Purse. Level 6: Erupts. Level 7: Pasture. Level 8: Superstar. r E Fallen phrase Some remaining words: flout, fought, glout, glut, got, goth, gout, gut, holt, hot, hut, loft, lot, loth, lout, oft, ought, out, tho, thou, though, thought, thoughtful, thug, toft, tofu, tog, tolu, tot, tough, tout, tuft, tug, tut and tutu. Name: �Sports 19 Sports The Beacon - September 14, 2022 Want your sport covered? Deserve to be Athlete of the Week? Contact the Sports Editor: Baylee.Guedes@wilkes.edu FB: New quarterback helps Wilkes start season off strong By Baylee Guedes Sports Editor For many, the best season of the year has finally begun… football season. The Colonels started off their season with a big win over the Keystone College Giants, taking the game 48-21. This win was momentous for Wilkes as they are being led by new sophomore quarterback Isaiah Rodriguez.  In his first start and first win, Rodriguez went 18 for 23 while putting up 217 passing yards as well as throwing two touchdown passes and adding a rushing touchdown. “It is an honor (to be a starter) and it is something that I had to be patient and work for during my freshman year,” said Rodriguez. “The moment is finally here and I am just hoping that I can continue to produce and help carry this team to a championship. Funny enough, it was actually my birthday on the day of the game, so it was the best birthday gift I could ask for.” The coaching staff is looking forward to what Rodriguez is going to do for the team throughout the entirety of the season.   “Isaiah job of "Isaiah did did aa great great job of managing managing the the game rst start, game in in his his fi first start;'” said said head head coach coach Jonathan Jonathan Drach. Drach. “He "He is is aa big big kid kid that that can can run run and and throw throw the the ball ball quarterback, the majority of the team is considered experienced returners, Drach explained after the team win.   “We "We return return aa great great deal deal of of varsity varsity lettermen, lettermen;'” said said Drach. Drach. “We "We have have great great senior senior leadership leadership and and we we look look forward orward to to the the team team growing under under with with great great accuracy. accuracy. He He gets gets better better every every day day with with each each additional additional rep rep that that he he takes. takes. He He will will continue continue to to grow grow as as aa leader leader and eld performer and on-fi on-field oerformer as as the the season season goes imes on.” Aside from having a new, young them as the the players that have players have stepped stepped into into starting starting roles roles know know the the expectation expectation of of their their positions positions and lling those and have have done done aa great !!feat job ioh of of fi fillirn! those requirements.” The team is coming off of a .600 season and members are looking to capitalize on the energy that they have already gained right off of the first snap of the season.   “There is still a lot of stuff we need to improve on defensively and offensively but a decent start (to the season),” said junior defensive back Jesse Addesso who added seven tackles in the win over Keystone. “This season I am looking forward to winning more games and getting better as a team.” Looking ahead, the Colonels will be playing this Saturday as they host Widener University at noon in a battle of the right shade of blue and gold. Following the home game. The team is looking forward to taking this first-win momentum and gassing it all the way to the MAC championship game and title.  For more information on statistics and the remaining schedule, go to www. gowilkesu.com The Beacon//Ariel Reed Head Coach Jonathan Drach argues a call made on the field. The team marches in unity on to the field. Graphic: David Marks �The Beacon - September 14, 2022 Sports 20 WSOC: One final run in the MAC Freedom tournament By Wren Hazel LA&E and Opinion Writer With only one more run in the MAC, women’s soccer is continuing the pursuit of a championship coming oh-so-close the past six years of play. Last season, the team finished 5th and fought its way past a tough FDUFlorham to make the semifinals. Eventually, the team fell to the soccer powerhouse Misericordia. “So far this year, it has been a really good start,” said head coach John McNichol. “It is a group that is close, enjoys working together and I could not be happier with the way they are as people.” Despite graduating Emily Bidelspach, the teams’ leading scorer, the team has started off the season on a high note. Losing a leading scorer can be difficult to bounce back from, but junior goalkeeper Hannah Landis returns this season as the defensive cornerstone. “I think this is one of the best defensive lines we’ve had since I’ve been at Wilkes,” said Landis. “I am looking forward to competing this year. Our back line has a lot of grit & determination & we are eager to show good teams we can run with them.” Landis received player of the week honors three times throughout the last season. She also averaged a .759 save percentage and helped the Colonels with 82 saves. Alongside Landis, Wilkes returns forward sophomore Sarah Eliff and graduate student Kayla Lopez. “Having another shot at a last season is a big deal,” said Lopez. “In the last four years I have been very unlucky when it comes to injuries, so being healthy and having a strong start to the season is great to see and I am excited to see how much more I can bring to the team and we are all very eager to finally get a championship win.” McNichol is looking to create consistency in how the Colonels work and train. He believes if they continue to improve with bringing that consistency each day, good things will happen. “We understand that if we do not pay attention to details and do not work hard every single day, it is one momentary lapse in judgment or decision that can be whether we win or lose a game for us,” said McNichol. “The goal is to continue to improve each day.” The Colonels return to action tonight at Susquehanna for a non-conference match-up at 7 p.m.. Photo: The Beacon/Ariel Reed Goalie Hannah Landis punts the ball across the field to move it into the attacking third. WVB v.s. PSU Altoona Marts Center @ 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15 �The Beacon - September 14, 2022 Sports 21 MSOC: Fifth years look to lead team through regular season By Ariel Reed Managing Editor “Defense wins championships,” said head coach Michael Piranian. “You hear it all the time. Having (Zach) Tone and (Nicholas) Surgent ... the guys that have been part of a lot of games for us.” Senior goalkeeper Zach Tone and graduate student Nicholas Surgent return to the loaded Colonel defensive line to further lock their playoff ambitions. “We were both captains last year,” said Surgent. “I think it helps carry over into this year. We always had that extra leadership. We’re like glue, and we are very close to each other and we know what we’re looking for.” Tone and Surgent are four-year starters. The chemistry developed between the two players over the years is second to none—and is quite obvious when watching their game play. In addition to the return of Tone and Surgent, the Colonels also bring juniors Andrew Slusser and Eli Gordon back into the line-up. Piranian expressed the importance of bringing back the veteran players as their knowledge and established chemistry lay the foundation for a successful season. “On and off the field there’s just chemistry that we know where certain players will be on the field,” said Tone. “Like you don’t really have to look but they will be in the right position. There’s not much communication position wise because there’s that experience.” Last season, Wilkes finished in the pack with a three-way tie for 3rd place. Due to tiebreaker rules, they fell to the 5th seed, forcing them to compete in the play-in game. Unfortunately, the team fell to Stevens. “We haven’t had an answer against Stevens yet,” said Piranian. “Right there for us. We haven’t beaten them and it’s actually been three games in a row.” Several new faces arrived on the team to help in the push for a playoff push; one of them being a first-year out of Allentown, Pa.: Will Wagstaff and another out of Oley Valley, Pa. Josey Williamson. “I talk to our opposing coaches at pregame, he’s made their scouting reports and we expect a lot of things from him,” said Piranian. “It will be tough for him because he’s not a hidden gem right now. “Josey Williamson is a kid that’s walked onto the team and has shown his athleticism and he has been really exciting to watch,” said Piranian. Wilkes returns to the pitch Saturday as they travel to RutgersCamden for a 1 p.m. game. Nicholas Surgent throws the ball inbound. V Photo: The Beacon/Ariel Reed First-year Will Wagstaff looks to the defensive line in anticipation of getting the ball passed to him. First-year Josey Williamson cuts off a Haverford defender. �The Beacon - September 14, 2022 Sports 22 Getting to know... Angel Ramos Junior Football Player The Beacon: Male Athlete of the Week Sept. 1 to Sept. 8 Why Angel Ramos was selected: Ramos recorded eight tackles, three of which were for loss. Ramos also recorded two sacks. His efforts awarded him MAC Freedom Defensive Player of the Week honors. Name: Angel Ramos Year: Junior Major: Accounting Minor: Data Analytics Hometown: Allentown, Pa. High School: Parkland H.S. Position: Defensive Tackle Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? The environment not only the area, but the teams and the people here. Post-graduation plans in terms of a career? I plan on pursuing an accounting career post graduation. Hopes for this season? I hope to continue to improve and heighten the standards for the team When/Why did you first begin playing? I loved watching the sport and my dad was all about football so I got into it fairly quick. Favorite thing to do during practice? I like doing 1 on 1’s or doing relay races. Favorite meal to eat on campus? Quesadillas. Editor’s elec tions are mined by ts Editor's note note:: Athlete Athlete of of the the Week Week sselections are deter determined by the the spor sports staf nd of mic year, year, we ill post post aa reader poll tafff each each week. week . At At the the eend of the the acade academic we w will reader poll on itte r @ B eacon to row n an on Tw Twitter @ Wilkes WilkesBeacon to ccrown an “Athlete "Athlete of o the the Year." Year. " The Beacon/Ariel Reed What color/flavor of Gatorade is your favorite? Definitely fruit punch. If your life was a movie, who would you want to play you and why? Aaron Donald because I would look like the best defensive tackle. Is math blue or red, and why do you think that? Math for me is blue and whenever I think of numbers, I think of lighter colors. Go to karaoke song? Billie Jeans Michael Jackson. If you could choose your height, what would it be and why? It’d probably be 6’2 - 6’4. Anyone to give a shout-out to? I would like to shout out all my coaches and teammates especially my high school teammate Adam Piston. - Compiled by Ariel Reed, Managing Editor �23 Sports The Beacon - April 27, 2022 Getting to know... Kayla Lopez Graduate-Student Soccer Player The Beacon: Female Athlete of the Week Sept. 1 to Sept. 8 Why Kayla Lopez was selected: Lopez recorded a goal and an assist in her game against Penn College. Lopez played a vital role in the team's success. Name: Kayla Lopez Year: Graduate student Major: Bioengineering Hometown: Binghamton, N.Y. High School: Chenango Valley H.S. Position: Forward Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? I originally came into college interested in Pharmacy. Being able to continue my soccer career as well as attend an amazing pharmacy program was a no brainer. However, after switching majors during my sophomore year, I decided to stay at Wilkes rather than transferring because I knew the amazing science faculty here would help me find success in the future. Post-graduation plans in terms of a career? After I finish my masters, I plan to either go to medical school or stick with bioengineering and go into drug and gene delivery. Favorite memory as a Colonel? My favorite memory as a Colonel would have to be the 4/5 game at FDU-Florham last season. We were tied with 10 minutes left in the game and Vicky (Burkhart) scored an amazing goal. We tied with them earlier in the season, so it was great to go there and win and to be able to continue our season. When/Why did you first begin playing? I started playing when I was 5 and stuck with it because all my friends were always playing. I didn’t start taking it seriously until freshman year of high school– which is very late compared to most people. Favorite thing to do during practice? Playing over the river. Favorite meal to eat on campus? This isn’t a meal, but whenever I am on campus I go to Starbucks and get an iced matcha latte with vanilla and almond milk – everyone should try it. What color/flavor of Gatorade is your favorite? Yellow. Is math blue or red, and why do you think that? Red. Math is red, English is blue, history is yellow, and science is green – this is the only right answer. Go to karaoke song? Umbrella by Rihanna. If you could choose your height, what would it be and why? I would choose to stay the same height. I am 5’ 1” and if I was tall I wouldn’t be able to buy shoes from the kid’s section. Anyone to give a shout-out to? The basketball boys of 408. Thank you for letting me live with you guys. - Compiled by Ariel Reed, Managing Editor Editor’s elec tions are mined by ts Editor's note: note : Athlete Athlete of of the the Week Week sselections are deter determined by the the spor sports staff year, we ill post post aa reader poll staff each each week. week . At At the the end end of of the the academic academic year, we w will reader poll on it ter @WilkesB eacon to n an on Tw Twitter @WilkesBeacon to crow crown an “Athlete "Athlete of of the the Year." Year. " The Beacon/Ariel Reed �The Beacon – September 14, 2022 24 THE BEACON IS HIRING! We are looking for any students interested in... • Writing • Editing and publishing • Photography and videography • Graphic design itions s o p r paid ship e • Layout design ff o r We leade ies! d n a • Web design tunit r o p op • Social media • Advertising and marketing • And more! The Beacon - September 14, 2022 Looking for something to do on campus that offers stipend positions? Want to improve your communication, writing and research skills? We will help you do just that! The Beacon is encouraging any interested students to reach out to join our team. With us, you will gain valuable experience that will benefit your education and future career, no matter what field you are going into. We hire students of any year or major. No experience necessary—we will train you! THE BEACON Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Wilkes University - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania By __________________ Staff Writer THIS COULD BE YOU! Interested in joining? Contact: Editor-in-chief: Emily.Cherkauskas@wilkes.edu Managing editor: Ariel.Reed@wilkes.edu Volume 75, Issue 2 1 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon, 2022 September 14 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communications Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2022 September 14 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/a4770eb50e0b2f25a2d45102f62037b3.pdf fa4b74da13739d607b0ea0fc09f4b318 PDF Text Text The Beacon - October 5, 2022 THE BEACON Est. 1936 Wilkes University - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 75, Issue 5 1 “The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow.” FB: Colonels take Homecoming victory with 27-0 blowout By Baylee Guedes Sports Editor The Beacon/Baylee Guedes Head coach Jonathan Drach links arms with (left to right) senior Jeremie Hernandez, junior Cory Pelzer and sophomore Mike Balichik. Fore more photos of the homecoming game, see pages 12-13. Office of Diversity Initiatives hosts “Taste of the Town”, page 4 Cocktail of the Week: Perfect for fall; toasted almond drink, page 8 Your vote this election will determine your future, page 17 EDWARDSVILLE, Pa. – Family, friends, fans and alumni all helped celebrate the 27-0 Colonel shutout win over Albright College for the homecoming day game. “It was great (to get a homecoming win),” said head coach Jonathan Drach. “It was fun to get that kind of fan support and I think our guys played really-really hard.” Wilkes won the toss at the beginning of the game but decided to defer and kickoff the ball to the Lions. The Colonels held Albright’s drive, forcing them to punt at fourth and 12. With the ball in Wilkes’ possession, seven plays in, junior running back Elijah Jules took a handoff from sophomore quarterback Isaiah Rodriguez for a 10 yard running touchdown. First-year kicker Nick Volpone’s extra point attempt was satisfactory, putting the Colonels up 7-0. HOMECOMING, page 19 VBALL: Close set scores in tri-match did not result in wins, page 21 �The Beacon - October 5, 2022 News News 2 Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor Maddy Kinard: Madelynn.Kinard@wilkes.edu Student Government notes: Sept. 28 weekly meeting By Claudia Cuchran Staff Writer Student Government held its fifth meeting of the semester, covering one club fund request, three club rerecognitions and one constitution update. First, the president of the proposed Spanish Club presented to the council with requests for club re-recognition for the first time since before COVID-19. The club, which will provide Spanish language and culture related activities for the Wilkes community, plans to meet twice a month and is accepting members of all levels of the Spanish language. They plan to host cultural events, shows and films, game nights, educational trips and community service events. The Spanish Club will hold another presentation next week, with voting to follow. The Wilkes Gender and Sexuality Alliance presented their constitution updates to the council for a second week. A motion was made to approve the changes and was passed. The UNICEF Club, which was proposed to the council last week for re-recognition, has not been available to students since before COVID-19. An officer recapped their presentation and constitution. UNICEF Club, sponsored by the United Nations, will give Wilkes students the opportunity to experience humanitarian development and aid at both a local and worldwide level. A motion was made to approve the club, and was passed. Next, The Indian Cultural Association presented to the council with the request of re-recognizing the chapter. This club will bring Indian students closer to their diverse background, make international students feel comfortable by embracing their culture and provide friendly opportunities to welcome students into Indian traditions. They will host events such as Diwali and Holi, volunteer at food banks, clean up parks and run fundraisers such as henna tattoos and Indian snack sales to support club activities. Officers will present again at next week’s meeting, where voting will take place. Lastly, the GeoExplorer’s Club approached the council with a fund request for their Spring Break 2023 trip to Hawai’i. This trip, which runs every three years, provides students the Beacon Briefs: Upcoming campus events Compiled by Beacon News Staff Polish Room Committee Scholarship The Polish Room Committee Scholarship welcomes applicants from Luzerne County residents to apply for an up to a $3,000 award. Applicants must write a brief description of their Polish heritage (family immigration description) and what that means to them. Preference will be given to those in financial need. The letter must include applicants name, WIN, contact information and is to be submitted to Vera Krewsun of the Alumni House. Applications can be mailed to vera. krewsun@wilkes.edu, with the subject line “Polish Heritage Scholarships.” Honors Online Clothing Store Are you an Honors student looking for merchandise? The Honors apparel store is open now till Oct. 1. They are selling joggers, shirts, hoodies and clothing for parents as well. To purchase itemss, go to www. axelradshop.com/wilkeshonors/shop/ home Free Flu Clinic on Campus The Wilkes-Barre Department of Health will host free flu clinics in the SUB, Henry Student Center, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 11 and Oct. 20. No appointment is needed. Vocal Ensembles Seek New Members Wilkes University Chorus is accepting any new members, including students, staff, faculty and administrators. A voice placement audition is required for all participants. To audition, the chorus meetings from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Geis Hall in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. Chamber Singers is also accepting new singers. Students, staff, faculty and administrators are also welcome to audition. Participants will be required to complete a song of their choice that showcases their skills, ear training, andight reading If interested in either, contact director Matthew Rupcich, at matthew.rupcich@wilkes.edu Interested in Wilkes Adventure Ed? If you are interested in WAE or want to stay up to date on planned trips and other outings, go to the link: https://forms. gle/8SCdTmrU7rFg9m9j6 Interested in Chess Club? If you are interested in starting up a chess club on campus, contact jake. middleton@wilkes.edu opportunity to explore new climates, environments and cultures different from that of Wilkes-Barre. It also allows geology students to collect samples from volcanoes and beaches to grow their geological collection and to use in class. This trip will include visits to the Hawai’i Volcano Observatory, Green Sand Beach, Waipio Valley, Mauna Kea Volcano, Kona and brewery and plantation tours. The GeoExplorer’s Club executive board will present to the council again next week, covering cost breakdowns, incidentals and fundraising efforts. Table of Contents News..................2 Life, A&E............7 Opinion............14 Sports................19 Upcoming Events: 2022 Fall Semester October 4 - Voter registration 11 - National coming out day 13-16 - Fall Break 20 - Wilkes career, internship and graduate school fair; LGBTQ+ legislation day November 9 - GSA Variety Show �The Beacon - October 5, 2022 News 3 Wilkes Veterans Council and Air Force ROTC co-host 5k By Sam Mullen Staff Writer One of the many events over homecoming weekend was the Kisses to Cancer 5k, held on Oct. 1, aiming to bring awareness to cancer and to raise donations for various charities. The event took place bright and early on the busy Saturday, continuing with the homecoming festivities. All proceeds from the event will be donated to The Valor Clinic, which gives back to veterans in the NEPA area; Relay for Life to help with the fight against cancer; and the Wilkes University Gold Bar to provide funds to future officers at Detachment 752. The donations will all be in memory of Major Candice Adams Ismirle, a Wilkes alumnus from the class of 2003. All runners received a Major Candice Adams Ismirle short-sleeve shirt, as well as a swag bag with different gifts and promotional materials. Awards were given out to those who were top overall in both female and male and for each age group. REMINDER! The Beacon is looking for News writers! Anneke Bouma (front) and Gianna Manzi (back) race to the finish line as their volunteer hours come to a close. Have a news event you want to see covered? Email News Editor Madelynn.Kinard@wilkes.edu or Editor-in-chief Emily.Cherkauskas@wilkes.edu You can write about. .. • • • • • Campus happeni ngs National news Current events Po lit ics And more! CONTACT: -- News Editor: Madelynn.Kinard@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - October 5, 2022 News 4 Office of Diversity Initiatives hosts “Taste of the Town” By Zach Paraway News Staff Writer Last Tuesday, Wilkes students and staff gathered in the square for “Taste of the Town,” hosted by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. “Taste of the Town” is a monthly opportunity for students to experience and try the food of the many different cultures present within Wilkes-Barre, all at no cost to the students. For September, students attended La Tolteca located within the Square. According to its website, La Tolteca is “prepared fresh daily and includes traditional Mexican grill favorites like fajitas, enchiladas, burritos, tacos, as well as daily lunch specials, signature drinks, and cocktails.” The restaurant is proud of its authentic Mexican menu and preparation within their food. La Tolteca was chosen for the celebration of Spanish Heritage Month, celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 every year. It is done in a long timeframe of celebration as many of the different days of independence fall within those 30 days. The first day of the celebration of independence for many Latin American countries includings Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Mexico. All of them are close because it was all achieved in the Mexican War of Independence. Chile was also close as its independence came on Sept. 18. “The importance of events such as this is not only to expand the kinds of food we eat but also to honor history. We celebrate American holidays without hesitation and we should come together and do the same for our friends,” said Erica Acosta, director of diversity and inclusion. The event included many Wilkes students and even members of Wilkes staff. Students of all different backgrounds were present as well having grown up around different cultures. “The event was a cool way to show everyone’s culture. You like to think that you are diverse and that you attend events like this and see there is still more you can learn,” said Quincy Banks, La Tolteca was able to open its location on Public Sqaure last March after the pandemic had delayed its grand opening. “Taste of the Town” will occur once every month and is available to all Wilkes students, staff and faculty. senior digital design and media arts major. Participants ate a variety of foods, including fajitas, which are a stripped meat with peppers and onions served in a corn or flour tortilla or even on a skillet. The presence of history and community was there as well. Before eating, Acosta led everyone in introductions and conversations to bring everyone together before they began to “break bread.” This allowed everyone attending to open up about where they were from. “I think that part of the experience brought everyone together. Many of us had never seen each other before so it was nice to make new friends and put names to faces of people I see around campus,” said Starr Sandt, a sophomore psychology major. “Taste of the Town” occurs every month through the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. For more information, contact Erica Acosta at erica.acosta@wilkes.edu. Photos: The Beacon/Zach Paraway �The Beacon - October 5, 2022 News 5 Screening of documentary "Agnes" for 50th year anniversary By Josh Garced Staff Writer This summer marked the 50th anniversary of Hurricane Agnes, the flooding of the Susquehanna River and the destruction of Wyoming Valley. To show support for the Wilkes community amidst the anniversary, a screening of the documentary “Agnes” was held on campus. Those who went through the flood slowly started entering the ballroom, picking up a beverage of their choice with a bag of popcorn. As they filled the vacant seats, President Greg Cant and Alan Stout, one of the three producers, writers and narrators for the documentary, went around the room and greeted everyone individually, thanking them for being able to come. At around 7 p.m., Greg Cant spoke to the Wilkes community. “The story of Hurricane Agnes and its impact it had on Wyoming Valley can be seen in the small posterboards placed throughout the campus. Since arriving in Wilkes, I’ve witnessed and heard about the resilience and strength this community has built after the devastation of Agnes. Not just throughout all of Wyoming Valley, but just on this campus alone,” Cant said. Hurricane Agnes affected the Wyoming Valley from June 14 to July 6, 1972. As Agnes made its way north from Florida, its arrival in Pennsylvania was met with heavy amounts of rain, with most of the rain deposit landing in the Wyoming Valley. As the Susquehanna River continued to fill and fill, the Governor and the people of Luzerne County noticed the imminent danger of rising water levels. The levees that were in place were set to control the water level at a certain maximum level. The overflowing river broke that limit resulting in the levees not working, leaving the dikes to be the last defense. This resulted in sandbagging. All members of the community, from teens to the elderly, created barriers of sand and dirt to help add two to three feet of a wall so that the water would not overflow The Beacon/Josh Garced Dr. Greg Cant opens event with discussing the impact Hurricane Agnes had on the Wilkes-Barre community. if the dikes did not work. It took one day of sandbagging until the governor sent out an evacuation order to all residents of Wyoming Valley and rang the sirens to commence the evacuation. “Well, actually, the strength of the Wilkes community (and also the King's community) was made apparent at the dike along the River Common by the Darte that day (and in the many hours preceding the river's breach),” said Chuck Slavish, Wilkes alum and resident during Hurricane Agnes. “It was mostly all college students, those who stayed for the summer, or who were from here, or home for the summer, and lived in the neighborhoods surrounding the universities, that put forth that superhuman sandbagging effort.” All buildings were flooded with 60feet of water with gas pipes exposed, causing fires. Firefighters were unable to reach them. It took months for the community to get government funding and back to the way things were, but the community always stayed strong and helped each other to rebuild Wyoming Valley into a new, better community. Alan Stout, one of the three producers, writers and narrators for the documentary, was present at the screening. He shared with the audience and his fellow community how much this film meant to him, as he was only 5 years old when this event took place. Stout remembers how his grandmother had her house destroyed, but he does not have any vivid memories of what was happening in the world and especially to Wilkes-Barre. “I wanted this film to capture the flood as the main character, but to also have the people of Wyoming Valley be the heroes,” said. The idea for this documentary began on the 40th anniversary of Hurricane Agnes. He bought books about floods for his children and looking through these images of floods gave him the idea of finding as much information as possible about Hurricane Agnes. Whether it was interviews, images, news broadcasts or articles, he was interested in making a documentary or “collage” about the nation’s coverage and local stories of what Agnes did to Wyoming Valley. “I want this film to be a tribute to the people of our community who experienced this devastating event; I want them to feel honored,” said Stout. Helen Ralston and her son, Tom Ralston, made appearances at the event as well. Helen Ralston shared the story of her love and marriage with her husband, George. George and Helen Ralston were married for about 51 years and in their long, happy marriage, they contributed their talents to the university’s community. George worked and helped Wilkes University for 50 to 60 years, while also creating and becoming head of the athletics program and its department. Helen studied to become a musician at Wilkes, and eventually taught musical techniques at Wilkes. Helen recollected back to the summer of 1972 when Hurricane Agnes began its descent upon Wyoming Valley. She talked about the aftermath of Agnes and how she was “blessed” to have the previous owners of the house install metal reinforcements behind the walls of the house. The house was two blocks away from where the dike was overcome by the flood and was still standing after the flood cleared. Helen and George began the rebuilding process of their home. George would travel to Wilkes University to help rebuild the campus, then come back home to rebuild the house. “As I looked around the wreckage inside my house, there was some furniture that survived while clamps and nail reinforcements were needed for others,” said Helen Ralston. “Like the furniture, the people survived and were reinforced by this tragic disaster and helped each other build and grow as a community.” �6 News The Beacon - Ocotber 5, 2022 Alumnus meets with business students about networking By Ariel Reed Managing Editor As part of more homecoming celebrations, Andrew Seaman, a 2010 graduate of Wilkes, returned to campus to talk with students about ways to improve themselves on LinkedIn Seaman also spoke about general business networking tips. Seaman is a managing editor at LinkedIn and also the host of the podcast “Get Hired.” In attendance at the event were various business students, professors, the office of career development and various others. “Hopefully it is not just a moment in time where they hear a lecture or presentation and just walk away,” said Bridget Turel, the director of personal and professional development programming (PPD). “I hope that they take some of the tips and information and put that into use and see success from it.” During the event, Seaman first spoke about how a degree sets the foundation for what someone wants, but real life experience is what truly allows a person to work where they would want to work. Seaman also went on to express how students should not be afraid about non-typical job paths. “I’ve only had a few actual job jobs and I’ve stayed there,” said Seaman. “So I’m actually not like a typical millennial that sort of hops around to a new job every two or three years. If you want to do that, totally fine, normal.” After touching on career highlights, Seaman turned to his specialty: LinkedIn and marketing yourself. He talked about how posting on LinkedIn can be extremely beneficial, but also warned to not post things without depth to them. He emphasized that commenting “atta-boys” is not beneficial, and students should shy away from that. “I think I can not be worried about what I am posting on LinkedIn,” said senior accounting major Liam Photo courtesy Patty Deviva Above: Andrew Seaman addresses students by talking to them about general business practices and ways to improve their online presence. White. “I should post more about my accomplishments, and I now know that people see it as a good thing.” Seaman transitioned and talked about current industry trends and gave general tips on how to get jobs after graduation. He even discussed grad-school and whether or not it was a mandatory requirement in today’s market. The lecture was beneficial to not only students, but also the professors in attendance. “I think that it is all about keeping up with current trends and hearing from people that are working in the industry,” said Turel. “I took a lot of notes for myself and got a lot of inside tips from andrew. I think as Wilkes professionals we are always trying to keep up with current trends and those are things we are trying to bring to our class.” Wilkes plans on making similar events available to students and faculty throughout the course of the year. Student 2323 Student Housing Housing 23-24 3-244 Open House 0 enHouse Sunday .., Oct 9, 2022 ** 12-2PM 1212 2-2PM UPSCALE UPSCALE CLEAN CLEAN ALL ALL INCLUSIVE INCLUSIVE APARTMENTS APA TMENT Availability Availability mix mix and and match match SINGLES SINGLES or or 2,3,4 2,3,4 BR B MANSION STYLE LIVING LIVING + + 3 3 and and 4+ 4+ BR BR West West River River Lofts Lo s MANSION STYLE REGISTER NOW FOR NEXT YEAR HOUSING To register: WWW. ZNPROPERTIES.COM or Call or text 570-592-3113 for your invitation Tours are approximately 20 minutes long. REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED! �The Beacon - October 5, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Have any events or artists to be shared? Contact Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor: Jordan.Daniel@wilkes.edu Students celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at coffee hour By Laury Angeles Martinez Staff Writer In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, at the latest coffee hour, several Hispanic students and faculty gave short presentations, representing and speaking about the Hispanic country they come from. Information and curiosities were shared about Puerto Rico, Spain, the Dominican Republic, Brazil and Colombia. Traditional foods from the countries were also shared. Two Hispanic students, Josh Garced, a sophomore communication studies major and senior Gabriel Arauz, supply chain management, gave a short lesson in Bachata, which is a danced rooted in the history of the Dominican Republic. Clockwise, from top: Josh Garced (left) and Gabriel Arauz, senior supply chain management (right, who was also representing Panama) teach how to dance Bachata to the students at the Coffee Hour. Ian Dewar, a senior hospitality leadership major represented Spain at the international coffee hour. Joshua Garced, a sophomore communication studies major, representing Puerto Rico, gives a thumbs up to a photographer during the international coffee hour. The coffee hour celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month. Photos: The Beacon/Laury Angeles Martinez �The Beacon - October 5, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment 8 Cocktail of the Week: Perfect for fall...the toasted almond Feeling a little nutty for the fall season? Then try making this toasted almond cocktail, an amaretto-based drink that is sweet and decadent and will have you feeling squirrely. Ingredients: 1 part vodka 1 part amaretto 1/2-part coffee liqueur (Kahlua) 1 part heavy cream Whipped cream Caramel syrup Sliced almonds You will need a cup, ice and something to shake the liquor into. This is optional but for a pretty fall vibe, sprinkle some fresh nutmeg on top of the drink. This will add a warm spice, perfect for the fall. ac Directions: Add all ingredients into a shaker and add ice. Shake thoroughly and strain into a glass. Add the sliced almonds and whipped cream. Then, top with caramel syrup as an additional garnish. For a different approach, switch the vodka to coffee for a more mild and caffeinated drink. Enjoy! The Beacon reminds everyone to drink responsibly...and that the legal drinking age is 21 By Haley Katona Staff Writer The Beacon/Haley Katona One sip of this toasted almond drink and it will make you fall in love. o n B um Emily Cherkauskas, Editor-in-Chief: Electrical Feel - MGMT Ariel Reed, Managing Editor: Pool House - The Backseat Lovers Maddy Kinard, News Editor: Sabrina (i am a party) - Fred again.. s p B e Each week, the Wilkes Beacon staff picks their favorite song of the week. Check out this week’s bumps to the right! Jordan Daniel, LA&E Editor: I’m In Love With You - The 1975 I I Morgan Rich, LA&E Asst. Editor: Charlie Boy - The Lumineers Baylee Guedes, Sports Editor: Not Good At Not - Morgan Wallen David Marks, Lead Layout Designer: you’re a parasite - Riovaz �The Beacon – October 5, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment Center for Career Development opens doors to say welcome By Bailey Dejesus Staff Writer On Sept. 30, the Center for Career Development and Internships had an open house for all students to come in and learn about the services available right on campus. “This open house is mainly to make sure people know we are here,” said Carol Bosack, the director of Career Services. “We want students to be confident in their career choices and abilities when they begin looking for jobs. “All too often, students get caught off guard when trying to enter the workforce. That is why we are continuously networking and assisting students with resumes and job applications.” Bosack gave some easy, personal advice regarding future career choices. When a student tells her their major she is able to help them map out a career path. The Center for Career Development and Internships is a valuable resource for the students. They organize job fairs, review resumes, call in major companies to hire students and help students walk through their plans for careers starting with which major would suit them best. According to Olivia Wychock, a junior English major and career peer, as well as an ambassador at the Center for Career Development and Internships, her job is to “help with editing resumes, plan events, reach out to students and get them into the Center and run different career fairs.” Wychock aims to make students feel more confident talking about their futures. Also, Wychock is there to help students feel more comfortable in asking for help from someone who is similar in age to them so they are able to relate more. The Center for Career Development and Internships offers many other features to help students succeed too. “One major asset we offer is our Clothes Closet that helps students have professional clothing to wear for any of their interviews so they can dress the part and look put together,” said Anna Bateman, coordinator of Career Development. “It is free and a great way to save money on expensive clothing.” There will be a Career, Internship and Graduate school prep session held on Oct. 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Center for Career Development and Internships building. Walk-ins are welcome and encouraged. This event will help students learn what to do in interviews, what to include in their resumes and how to dress for professional events. Also, those interested in learning more about the Center for Career Development and Internships should visit the Job Fair on Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students can register for it through Handshake. There will be other fairs going on throughout the year, which are being planned now. This open house allowed students to better understand not only where the Center for Career Development and Internships is but also how it is there to assist them. Students wandered in and out, familiarizing themselves with everything so when they need help they know exactly where to go. “I used to go trick or treating and I enjoyed it immensely,” said Reagan Weldon Peri, firstyear environmental engineering major. “I love taking my brother around too.” There is no Halloween without some iconic Halloween movies. Films, such as “Friday the 13th,” “Scream,” “Child’s Play,” “Beetlejuice,” “Coraline,” “Halloween” and even “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” although that may be a controversial pick for the Halloween season, are all in common rotation during autumn. Pumpkin is the star fruit of the fall season for many during Halloween, as there is nearly a pumpkin flavor for anything one may think of. “To get into fall spirit is to firstly have pumpkin everything,” said Basma Al-Salem, an undecided first-year student. “Like everything has to be pumpkin flavored.” A journey to the pumpkin patch is a particular favorite among many during the season. “I love to go to the pumpkin patch,” said Gabriella Amaya, first-year nursing major. “It’s so soothing.” For those that are feeling particularly artistic, pumpkin carving is a joyous activity. Pumpkins transform into beautiful and masterful carvings of recognizable faces, landscapes, logos and even original designs. Whether someone is a master pumpkin carver or just trying to have fun, pumpkin carving is an excellent way to pass the time with some friends and family. Thanksgiving is a time of unification and harmonization within the family and amongst friends and significant others. There are few feelings more comfortable than dining on some homemade food with loved ones while listening to some relaxing tunes. The root of Thanksgiving is connection on an elevated level. Along with the zen-like feeling of peace and unity with Thanksgiving comes the chaotic, adrenaline fueled rush of Black Friday. The +tow-&-~ ~11t,t;fVJIJ Thursday, October 20, 2022 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 1. Join Handshake Go to www.joinhandshake.com and create an account using your Wilkes email 2. Register for the fair Go to "Career Center" in the top right corner, then scroll down to "Upcoming Career Fairs." Click on the Fall 2022 fair and click the blue "Join Event" button on the right 3. Get ready to meet employers! Attend our Career Fair Prep Sessions in the weeks leading up to the fair, and use this checklist to help! If you have any questions or need help preparing for the fair, contact: Anna Bateman, Career Development Coordinator anna.bateman@wilkes.edu Carol Bosack, Director of Career Services carol.bosack@wilkes.edu Fall-ing in love with autumn; students talk season favorites By Anthony Cazun Staff Writer Pumpkin spice, turkey, sweaters and oranges with reds. Autumn is a special time for many, as it often represents change, the second chapter of the year. As those leaves change color, life itself does as well. It is also a time to feel cozy and kick back before the holiday season. There is no shortage of activities to participate in during the fall. Halloween may be the most distinct holiday during the season, a cornerstone of autumn and maybe the most recognizable. Ghouls, ghosts, skeletons and pumpkins generate a special kind of spooky excitement for eager participants all over the world. Trick-or-Treating may be what most people associate with Halloween. Every October, many costumed children go out during the night to knock and collect candy from every door in their neighborhood. 9 nation’s favorite time to splurge on extravagant televisions, kitchen utilities, toys, video games and more. “I love the rush of Black Friday,” said Aleczia Britt, first-year computer science major. “It makes me feel liberated and I love spending money.” Many also take the sale opportunities of Black Friday to purchase all sorts of clothes. A nice flannel and boots go a long way; however, sweaters seem to be the particular favorite among many on campus. “The weather is so beautiful, I love to break out the sweaters,” said Amaya. Although sweaters are made for fall weather, it is also great for various outdoor activities. From the perspective of an athlete, fall often means the beginning of a tireless practice and competition cycle. “I played tennis a lot in the fall during high school,” said Bethany Yashkus, firstyear neuroscience major. “I always felt the anticipation leading up to it.” �The Beacon - October 5, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 Meet the Majors This week’s major: Musical Theater Every week, The Beacon will offer a chance for majors to be placed in the spotlight. Each student who gets chosen will have a few words Jordan Daniel to express why they chose the major and how they feel it will benefit Life, Arts & Entertainment them in the future. Interviews and photos by Editor Olivia Scarborough Junior Rylee Gaskill Senior “My favorite production we have done has to be Chicago. It was such a fun show to do and the feeling of pride being able to produce something we worked all year on is unmatched. “I like how we can physically see how far we are progressing with our learning. Our major is really hands on and I like being able to see everyone get better with each performance rather than on a test. “I hope to keep performing as much as and for as long as I can.” “I hope to be a successful performer in the industry for as long as I can be. Although performing can be a tough business, I have learned so much in so many different aspects that there will always be something I can do in the arts, even if I am not acting all the time. “Having such a well rounded education is one thing I am most thankful for in our program because I can always count on my training to continue a career path in the arts no matter what.” Photos: The Beacon/Jordan Daniel Rachel Kern Junior “My favorite aspect of my major is being able to do what I love every single day. I wake up, dance, learn acting & theater history, sing, go to rehearsal for hours at night, and do it all again every week. “I chose this major because I cannot see myself doing anything else and being happy. Knowing that I can try even with the possibility of failing is still more than enough for me to pursue this path.” Olivia Schanbacher Senior “This year I am looking forward to our production of “Sweet Charity” in February. It’s another Bob Fosse piece. He is one of my favorite choreographers and our choreographer, Lynne Esgro, is amazing at interpreting his work. “I hope to continue to perform and choreograph professionally. I love to travel as well, and to combine those two things would be a dream.” �The Beacon - October 5, 2022 11 Life, Arts & Entertainment Disney Magic prevails for interns even with Hurricane Ian By Morgan Rich Life, Arts & Entertainment Asst. Editor This week was a little different than expected due to Hurricane Ian making landfall in Florida on Sept. 27. I had a great start to my work week with two days off; however, we were definitely preparing for the hurricane ahead. My friends and I decided to spend Monday and Tuesday at the Disney parks Epcot and Hollywood Studios. It was one of their first times in the parks and it was also my first time since January. The first park we visited was Epcot and the most memorable part about it was getting to see Winnie the Pooh and trying all of the sodas from around the world at Club Cool. My advice is never drink the sour plum soda from China because it tastes like liquid barbecue sauce. The wait times there were not long at all and we were able to go on the Tower of Terror three times, Toy Story Mania, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, Smuggler’s Run and Rise of the Resistance. Our favorite ride was the Tower of Terror, and we did not enjoy the Star Wars rides. Personally, we thought that Rise of the Resistance was not as good as what lots of people said it would be. We had higher hopes for the ride and not to mention it is always a wait time of at least 90 minutes. Smuggler’s Run also made us extremely nauseous and gave us very bad headaches. We then went to the Boardwalk Inn Resort after the parks. Over the past week I was working caseline, which is where we hand out all of the sweets and treats and I wanted to try all of the different sweets that we had. I got a churro cupcake, a pumpkin spice cupcake and a Mickey Mouse rice krispie treat that was coated with chocolate. I was mostly excited to try it because all of the time guests come in and ask me what my favorite treat from caseline is and every week I have to tell them I have not tried anything yet. Now, I can finally tell them that the churro cupcake is the best cupcake to get in Walt Disney World. Wednesday and Thursday I had off because of the hurricane. Ian hit my area as a category one hurricane. The parks were all closed and I was honestly kind of excited to ride out my first major hurricane. According to the weather.com, Hurricane Ian was a category four hurricane, and the fourth deadliest hurricane to ever hit Florida. They are estimating it caused $120 billion in damage. During the Hurricane, my friend Carla came over to my apartment and we had a “hurricane party.” Those two days we sat and watched the new Netflix series, “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story,” which was really interesting. Even though this hurricane was not the first one I have ever experienced it was certainly the scariest. I love storms though and was kind of excited to bring back this sort of story with me. After all, Walt Disney World hardly ever closes and nobody I know has experienced a hurricane like this. We were fortunate enough to not lose any power but our internet was not working very well. My building did not have much damage but the streets around us were very flooded and there were lots of wildlife roaming the streets. Even though I did not get to work for my internship this week, Hurricane Ian brought a new experience to my Disney College Program adventure. Column: The Reveille with Ryan Evans: A non-traditional student focus By Ryan Evans Staff Writer “Reveille, reveille! All hands heave out and trice up. Uniform of the day is as follows...” These were the first words heard every morning for eight weeks at Great Lakes Recruit Training Command, more commonly referred to as Navy bootcamp. That intercom-broadcast message was typically carried out in unison of drill instructors screaming at the top of their lungs about one thing or another, banging on trash cans or using clipboards as crude noisemakers. Five minutes to get in uniform, shave, make your bed and be ready for inspection before the day actually began. Looking back, all of that was the easy part. You see, entering into the military, one rarely has time to think about too much or process what’s happening. And that’s the point: Learn how to react—and make it snappy. The following three and a half years post- bootcamp passed like a warm summer day; all too quickly, and perhaps a little bittersweet. But, I’m not here to reflect on that stuff, at least not yet anyway. Four years ago, my time in uniform came to an end. With 100 percent post-9/11 GI Bill entitlement earned, I left the Armed Forces and returned to Luzerne County to once more try my hand at being a college student for the first time since dropping out of Kutztown University of Pennsylvania way back in 2012. In the time since, I almost dropped again, got a PTSD diagnosis, finished an associate’s in journalism at Luzerne County Community College and was somehow named Outstanding Graduate in my class. I then enrolled at Wilkes back in the fall of 2021, and here we are (of course, I don’t share these things to be braggadocious. On the contrary, I’d just like to point out that if this goofy dude can do it, anyone can). “Where is here?” you may ask. Well, here is where we address the unique challenges and concerns of being a non-traditional student. Whether, like myself, you were irresponsible at 18 and enlisted to gain some sense of purpose or are returning to school after years or decades away to finish up a degree and further a career as a civilian, we face very unique and daunting situations and scenarios. My hope is that we can address those things here and perhaps walk away with a new perspective. And so, let’s get after it. As a kid, I remember hearing the phrase “there’s not enough hours in the day.” I’d laugh it off in my naivete. Now at almost 30, it’s certainly become a mantra of sorts. Between staying up on full-time classwork, working a full-time job, doing around the house chores (laundry, cooking, cleaning), caring for the dog and still trying to maintain some semblance of a social life, it’s maddening at times. Fun fact: it’s due to these very circumstances that, a month into this semester, I’ve already considered withdrawing from the university or quitting my job more times than I’d like to admit, knowing deep down that neither route is feasible. And then there’s kids. While I don’t have any of my own, I spend a lot of time with my nieces, trying to be involved in their lives. I absolutely could not imagine raising children full-time on top of the aforementioned responsibilities. For those of you that are doing it, if you’re ever feeling depleted, please know that this columnist is absolutely cheering for you. It’s for these overwhelming circumstances that I reference my military service. Wrapping that joyful excursion up, the realization is that nothing will ever be that difficult again, though sometimes it sure as hell feels like it. We’re quick to forget the things we’ve accomplished when faced with the next obstacle. While living in the past isn’t recommended, it is important to remember what you’ve overcome. From that Continued, on page 11 �The Beacon - October 5, 2022 12 The defense heading into the field along with their coach. Photos: The Beacon/Baylee Guedes The Beacon/Wren Haze The campus has spoken: Student Body President Megan Makovsky and John Hannaway, both P2 pharmacy students, were voted as homecoming queen and king, as revealed during Saturday’s football game. A cluster of Colonel defenders gather to hear feedback from one of the assistant coaches. �The Beacon - October 5, 2022 13 Sophomore Elijah Lee was ecstatic on the sidelines during the homecoming win. Photos: The Beacon/Baylee Guedes Junior Elijah Jules makes moves on a run play as he heads towards the Lions. The women’s volleyball team prepares to go into a set, gathering around to discuss. The team embraces in a huddle and celebrates after scoring on a kill. Graphics by Lara Mullen �The Beacon - October 5 , 2022 Opinion Editorial Staff 2022-23 MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - Emily Cherkauskas Managing Editor - Ariel Reed Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher SECTION EDITORS News - Maddy Kinard LA&E - Jordan Daniel Sports - Baylee Guedes ASSISTANT EDITORS LA&E - Morgan Rich SECTION STAFF WRITERS News - Zach Paraway Opinion/Sports - Wren Haze Opinion - Sydney Allabaugh DESIGNERS Lead Designer - David Marks Interested in joining The Beacon? Several positions are open! To learn more about what you can do, contact: Kalen.Churcher@wilkes.edu Ariel Reed at Ariel.Reed@wilkes.edu 141 S. Main Street Clayton and Theresa Karambelas Media & Communication Center Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com Want to advertise in The Beacon? Contact: Kalen Churcher at kalen.churcher@wilkes.edu The Beacon Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Opinion 14 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact: Emily.Cherkauskas@wilkes.edu Our Voice Each week, The Beacon’s editorial board will take a stance on a current issue. Why Autumn is the best season ever It’s that time of the year again—a time that we, in particular, adore. In fact, we find it is the best time of the year. On Thursday, Sept. 22, we entered the fall equinox. While autumn may simply be a transitional period for some into the “most wonderful time of the year,” it is more than just a waiting period till winter. It is the perfect weather to be not too hot and not too cold. The perfect weather to light a candle, read a book. Some might even say it is the perfect weather to rewatch “Twilight: New Moon.” Robert Frost writes, “Nothing gold can stay” and it is especially true for our ephemeral friend Autumn. It is the sound of the leaves breathing their last breath of life into the trees overhead, the crunch of fallen acorns beneath shoes—the beauty that is the temporary. Death and change never seemed so beautiful, but autumn shows just how impactful and vital it is to nature and humans. Now, we know that autumn may not be everyone’s favorite season. After all, it is quite difficult to compete with the hauntingly beautiful, snowy and quiet winters; the fun, energizing and warm summers; or the blooming spring season that brings on rebirth. Additionally, we understand that autumn has some not so aestheticpleasing traits, as well. Those changing leaves? After they turn into the gorgeous reddish hue, they have to fall from their branches eventually. Well, who has to clean up and possibly slip on them once they finish their cycle for the year? All of us. Those annoyances won’t last forever, either. Soon, admittedly, we will be cleaning up inches (or maybe even feet) of snow. Then, we will be dealing with seemingly never ending rain showers and the infamous spring allergies. After that, we will be dealing with sunburns and summer jobs. Then, it will be back to watching the leaves turn color and fall. And because of that, you should take the time you have and enjoy the current state of the environment for what it is. Now that we are in the autumn season, put on a jacket and go for a walk. Take a look at what is around you and ponder on it. Observe the changing and falling of all types of leaves and petals, the colder temperatures, that cool breeze, the hiding sun and more. Relax with the cooling temperatures and satisfying crunching sounds. With the temperatures continuing to lower as we delve deeper into the autumn season, you might find yourself cuddling in a blanket, sipping on some tea or wine—perfect in time for the autumn season (depending on your age, of course). It is those little moments and observations that serve as core memories for us as human beings. Those moments of peace and calm that allow for autumn to mark a particularly unique time on the earth’s calendar. The autumn season—and the rest of them, too—tell us one thing: nothing lasts forever. The seasons prove that, with their constant changing. To quote the poet John Keats who authored a special ode “To Autumn:” “think not of (the other seasons), thou hast thy music too.” Letter to the editor policy: The Beacon welcomes letters to the editor from differing viewpoints. Letters must contain contact information, including name, city, state and phone number. Phone numbers will not be published but may be used for verification purposes. All letters to the editor must be sent using one of the following methods: Email: Emily.Cherkauskas@wilkes.edu or Ariel.Reed@wilkes.edu Phone: (570) 408-5903 (Voicemail: 30 seconds or less, please.) Mail: 84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 Attn: The Beacon �The Beacon - October 5, 2022 Opinion 15 Student Government’s lack of inclusivity during homecoming Steps to more progressive environment were incredibly inconsiderate By Jay Guziewicz Staff Writer This year, Student Government decided to add a new category to the homecoming court, adding the position of homecoming royalty alongside homecoming king and queen. This option was described as a category for “those who identify as neither (ladies or gentlemen).” This was an awesome step forward for people who identify as non-binary, it was finally a chance to be included in a deeply rooted tradition without conforming to gender binaries that can create extreme discomfort. Student Government said they would take the top 10 individuals nominated and put them on the homecoming court. Yet, somehow, there was a completely even split between female and male nominees—and not one person who was nominated for homecoming royalty. Now, I don’t want to claim this was an intentional oversight from Student Government, but the even split is what makes me question how much thought went into this process. It leaves nonbinary and trans students with questions about how the court was determined. Was it really an even split? Were nonbinary students even given a fair chance to end up on homecoming court? Why even put the category in there, if you were just going to take the top five male and female nominees? The fact of the matter is that cisgender Government that only had one person students outnumber transgender and nominated for a position, but they still nonbinary students. In a small campus allowed the student body to vote for that like Wilkes University, this number is person. probably more extreme than at schools It would’ve been easy to do that, and with a larger student body. However, that continue this trend of representing doesn’t mean that representation isn’t transgender and nonbinary student on important. campus. But Student Government instead To include a category without specific just decided to eliminate the position gender constraints like homecoming entirely, and take the top five nominees royalty was for the other a great step two positions t o w a r d s instead. representing Now, you “ Even if there were four, three and noticing could argue or even one nomination for transgender that they did homecoming royalty, they could’ve and nonbinary what they said allowed them on the ballot. We’ve students on they would, the Wilkes and they took seen previous polls from Student c a m p u s , the top 10 Government that only had one but to not nominated person nominated for a position, include any of individuals them seemed and put but they still allowed the student inconsiderate. them up as body to vote for that person. ” The option homecoming was there, but court. nothing was But, it’s done about it. Student Government could interesting that in a school in which there have solved this problem easily by taking is a great female population (1,082 female the top five students in each category, undergraduate students to 925 male and then allowing voting out of that undergraduates) that they would have a population. perfectly even split between five men and Even if there were four, three or even five women. one nomination for homecoming royalty, Is it possible? Absolutely, but it’s they could’ve allowed them on the ballot. extremely unlikely. In all honesty, it’s more We’ve seen previous polls from Student likely that Student Government took the top five female nominees and top five male nominees because it was easier. It comes off as if they don’t really care about students who don’t fit into those gender binaries, which isn’t a good look. If Student Government wanted a traditional homecoming, with only two people on the court, they shouldn’t have given students the option to vote for homecoming royalty. It comes off as performative and not actual activism. This truly could have been the start to a new and progressive, tradition on campus. Instead, it fell back in gender binaries and further alienated nonbinary students from their cisgender classmates. I want to be clear: I do not think this was intentional. I do not think that Student Government did this as a publicity stunt, but I do want people to be aware that this is how it comes off. It may have been poor planning, or it just became too complicated to enact. But the option should never have been presented to the student body if they were not going to do anything with it. Next time Student Government wants to be progressive and include transgender and nonbinary canidates in something, I suggest they fully follow through. Student Government could’ve done better, and treated their fellow students better. As all the signs around campus say: “At Wilkes, you will.” So, will Student Government be better? argument. I am arguing that we should have more time in class to actually work on assignments, not the other way around. By now I think that I have a grasp on how college classes, or really all educational courses at some higher level work. We are instructed in the class and go complete the work on own time. I get how it works, and can see why classes are organized this way. I really do. However, I really do believe that we need to class to work on the tasks we are given. I mentioned how we have class usually multiple times a week. Well, at At a job, internship or really any sort of a professional position where you clock in and out of, the goal is to do most of the work there so you do not have to do anything on your free time. Now I know, we all signed up for college, so this is what we should expect. Higher education is rigorous for a reason, and we should expect to devote the necessary time to work towards excellence. But like i have said, some class time set aside to work on and troubleshoot assignments would be beneficial in countless ways. Why more class time is needed for college students By Rudy Urenovich Staff Writer I know you have probably heard the same thing: we need more class time to complete assignments. This is even said for children in elementary school—but it still applies for all of us in college. We have classes, what, only 2-3 times a week? We also have a ton of technology, that has advanced unprecedentedly without limits in the past two years, making completing work on own time more probable. However, that is not the least one of these class periods should be slated as a workshop for projects. A handful of courses already include workshops, adding an additional credit hour. But still, it is not enough for students to mend their workload from class. Getting help and feedback immediately from your instructor and classmates is a lot easier. You do not have play the game of email tag and pray you get a response. Speaking in person also would result in less miscommunications. Having people right next to you to bounce ideas off is also beneficial. �The Beacon - October 5, 2022 Opinion 16 Wren’s Watchlist: The impact of “Cyberwatch Edgerunners” By Wren Haze Opinion/Sports Staff Writer For a show so short, it feels a lot longer than it seems. This week, I took the time to see what the hype was about on Netflix’s “Cyberpunk Edgerunners.” The show is 10 episodes long and each episode runs about 25 minutes long. The show follows a young man David Martinez who is a student at Arasaka Academy who is an outcast due to his social class. Due to that, he is constantly bullied by his classmates—one of them named Adam Tanaka. Remember that last name, it’s very important for the end of the show. Martinez and his mother Gloria get caught up in a cyber-tech assault and Gloria passes away, which does not make anything better, considering they were financially unstable to begin with. Martinez does not cope with his mother’s death well, you know classic main character behavior. He ends up getting expelled from Arasaka Academy, but he discovers cybertech that his mother owned. Curious main character obviously installs the sandvestan and suddenly he gains new abilities due to the new techware. With this new installment, Martinez piques Lucyna Kushinada’s interest. The netrunner and Martinez meet when Martinez is targeted and captured due to the popularity of the cyberware that he had installed. Kushinda gave me the biggest gender envy ever. Kushinada shows Martinzez a bit about Evans, from page 11 motivation, anything should seem possible. And this is, of course, not to take away from those of you that came to college right out of high school. Quite honestly, I’m jealous I didn’t have the sense of responsibility to be able to do it. I’m thankful for the experiences I’ve had since then, but I never did picture myself still in school at 29. That is, however, my reality and the reality of many others. There’s a quote I discovered just before my PTSD diagnosis and it’s one the city they live in, and warns Martinez. She calls the city a prison and dreams of one day of leaving and going to the moon. However, she remains calm and mysterious. Of course, Kushinada is used to gain Martinez’s attention to be captured by Maine’s crew. I discover that Kushinada is a part of this crew and the head is named Maine. Maine is this big burly man who is mainly cyberware and got a killer punch, literally. The sandvestan that Martinez wears is military grade and his mother was originally going to sell it to Maine before she passed. Martinez explains to Maine that his mother was recently killed in the line of fire and makes a deal to Maine that instead of taking the cyberware off and killing him, he can be of use to Maine and the rest of his crew. Maine offers the rookie a chance to prove himself and of course Martinez pulls through. I get to see the rest of the crew which includes Rebecca and her brother, Falco, Kiwi, Lucy and Dorio, Maine’s partner. The first few episodes, Maine’s crew takes Martinez under their wing and show him the ropes to becoming an edgerunner. Everything goes south when Rebecca’s brother is killed in action by someone who was taken over by cyberpsychosis. Cyberpsychosis occurs when the cyberware that is installed rejects the body and causes the body to be taken over by the cyberware technology. The situation gets handled, but Rebecca becomes more protective of the group since her brother’s passing. Especially more protective of Martinez as we see that she cares for him deeply. At the same time, the relationship between Martinez and Kushinada finally makes its moves as they confess to each other under the stars. It is romantic, but do not get too hopeful. Maine’s crew is given a job from a client named Faraday and just from his face, I knew he was suspicious. Faraday gives the crew a job to overthrow Arasaka, a military technology company. They use Tanaka, to get information about the company, but it backfires when Tanaka flatlines mid netdive. Due to Arasaka being on their tail, the crew finds themselves with no breaks on defending themselves. This is where everything gets crazy and goes downhill at the same time. While everything is going downhill, Maine starts experiencing major cyberpsychosis and we get to see that there is simply no cure for this and that despite his antibiotics, he is destined to fail. With this, he injures Kiwi and his partner tries to bring him back to reality, but only does so much until they are attacked by Arasaka. Dorio sacrifices herself for Maine and in the end Maine takes his life so he can die with his lover. Martinez witnesses this and returns to find that Kushinada leaves the group due to this. However, Kushinada is digging deeper into Arasaka and gets caught by Faraday. I told you this man was two-faced. Faraday somehow convinces Kiwi to come up with a plan to take down the rest of the Edgerunners, but does not know that Martinez is getting a major upgrade to the point he is almost unrecognizable. Kiwi does her part and leaves only to be killed by Faraday for not continuing to work with him. Kiwi at the beginning of the show told Kushinada to never trust anyone in the city only to betray Kushinada in the process. Martinez starts experiencing cyberpsychosis as he installs his last piece of cyberware to end this situation once and for all. He discovers that Faraday is the one behind this mess and kills Faraday. At the same time, Martinez saves Kushinada and they escape the building. Kushinada was able to bring Martinez back to his senses, but she gives him a final goodbye kiss before they are broken apart by “Adam Smasher” which is the Adam Tanaka that got him expelled at the beginning of the show. Rebecca sacrifices her life for Martinez and distracts Tanaka from Kushinada and Falco who are escaping. Martinez’s last wish was for Falco to take Kushinada away from this mess and let her follow her dream of going to the moon. Martinez is then defeated and killed by Tanaka and I have never cried more in my life from a scene. The goal was Kushinada to free Martinez from this city, but in turn, she is freed from the city to live her own life. At the end of the show, we get to see that Kushinada finally makes it to the moon. She has a reflection of the time that Martinez and her went there in virtual reality, and at this point I am sobbing in my shower, quite literally. All in all, I was surprisingly shocked that I really enjoyed this series due to its popularity on TikTok. I rate this show a 10/10, however, I will be recovering from this show for a long time. that certainly helped me through a very strange time in my life. “There’s nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility lies in being superior to your former self,” stated by Ernest Hemingway. And I think it’s important to bear that in mind. As non-traditional students, we’re very aware of doing the work, of showing up to class, of participating (even though sometimes it is a little overwhelming to try and share ideas amongst peers that are sometimes 10 years younger … or more). What’s key is to remember why you’re doing it. Are you looking to be Summa Cum Laude? Homecoming Queen? Dean’s List? Or are you trying to create a better life with more opportunities for yourself and for your family? To set an example for your kid(s)? To, like myself, become the first member of your family to hold a four-year degree and break a generational cycle of underachieving? Finding a “why” makes all the difference. And even though it may still, to be frank, seem ridiculous at times, the “why” should always be greater than the “what.” Don’t agree with an assignment? Feel like you’re just being assigned busy work? Doesn’t matter. Focus on the “why.” And, for my fellow GI Bill veterans, if all else fails, remember: you’re getting paid to be in that classroom. Easy money. I certainly hope someone needed to hear this, because I know I did. I’ve given up on the thought of downtime for right now. Rest of this semester and one more to go. Hopefully, but who needs downtime when you could be conquering? The great Henry Rollins once said (and if you don’t know who that is, start with hardcore DIY punk legends, Black Flag … all apologies for taking the easy way out and closing on a quote), “No such thing as spare time, no such thing as free time, no such thing as down time. All you got is lifetime. 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������������������������������������������������ ������������������������������� For Zumaran’s full column, check out www.thewilkesbeacon.com �The Beacon - October 5, 2022 Opinion 18 “The Invitation” is a hilariously terrible movie By Jeremiah Eyler Staff Writer Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers. This year has seen the release of great horror movies, such as “X,” “Nope,” and “Bodies Bodies Bodies.” “The Invitation is not one of those movies.” “The Invitation” has read the sins a director can make when making a movie, and decided to commit everyone of them. The movie has an aesthetic of a cheesy, 1980’s B-rated horror movie, while also having the action feel like something out of the 90s and early 2000s. Of course, both of those eras had amazing movies but the bad aspects of those movies are the only thing “The Invitation” took from them. “The Invitation” follows a young woman forced to work as a caterer for the wealthiest people in New York City, and is subjected to abuse because of her low social class. However, she discovers through an ancestry test that she has rich distant relatives from the United Kingdom and decides to fly with some total stranger to meet her extended family. The family appears nice, but there is a hidden supernatural element that is behind the facade of the movie. The plot is pretty basic, but the way the movie presents itself completely ruins any sort of suspense.I will go into spoilers to include the absolutely insane choices the movie made, but of course I will give warning ahead of time if you so happen want to have a great laugh at the dumpster fire that is the movie. Before going into the actual scenes for the movie, the biggest problem that completely blows away the horror aspect is the soundtrack. Since it is a horror movie, it has the usual spooky soundtrack, but the music the directors decided to use for the music is completely baffling. There is no perfect way of describing the soundtrack and the only way to understand what I mean is by seeing it yourself, but, the best way to describe the soundtrack is that it sounds like it belongs in the animated children’s halloween movie “Scary Godmother.” If the one song in the movie was played without any context, the first thing anyone would think of is “Scary Godmother,” but instead it is in a terrible B-horror movie. Anytime the soundtrack played, even if it was supposed to be a pivotal moment in the movie, it brought me to tears with laughter. I cannot conceive how the director possibly thought any sane person would take the movie seriously. Now for some spoilers to further prove the terrible directions this movie takes. The family the main character sees is made of vampires. There is a long fight scene where she slowly kills off each member of the family, until the head of the family comes back to kill her for the damage she did to his family. The main character then proceeds to drive a steak into his heart, where he slowly withers away and dies. This does not sound all that bad, except that the movie adds a slow motion scene with her walking away as the mansion burns all around her. When I mean slow motion, I mean as in the scenery seemingly shaking as it trucks along, something that was a huge thing with movies back in the 90’s for dramatic purposes. Instead, what it does is it adds to the comedic purposes of the movie as it adds to the seemingly fever dream that is “The Invitation.” Normally with bad movies, recommending it to other people usually does not happen. And the movie itself is terrible; however, I do recommend seeing “The Invitation” not because of the movie itself, but just the experience from it. The movie is an absolute ride that not one anyone asked to be on and the fever dream feeling of the movie just makes it all the more hilarious. “The Invitation” is not bad, but rather amazing to watch for the sole purpose of getting a good laugh out of it. But do not go in expecting a well fleshed-out plot or anything remotely scary, as it is none of those of things. Haley’s Hot Takes: Amendments should be above politics By Haley Katona Staff Writer The Constitution of the United States has not been amended since 1992 after the passing of the 27th Amendment. Though more than 11,000 amendments have been proposed, only 17 have been ratified since 1791 with the initial Bill of Rights. There are those who believe the Constitution should not be amended due to it being the traditional legal document that set the founding principles of our country. Yet, Article V of the Constitution was written to lay out the amendment process, implying there would need to be changes and amendments proposed/ratified over the course of however long the document were to last. But alarmingly, what ends up being more dangerous are those in power who are more than reluctant to work with the possibility of fostering change and modification of the legal document. This is because the vague framework of its design allows for massively powerful parties that dominate and overwhelm the political system. Hyper-partisanship and polarization have essentially locked the door on the amendment process currently as we stand. “I don’t think the American public is reluctant to change the system,” said Dr. Benjamin Toll, political science professor. “What we see is a system where the two major parties have a monopoly and are winning under the current rules. So, they are not interested in changing how things are done because it would upset their monopoly on power. We also have seen limits put in place (by Congress) to how long the process can take to amend the Constitution, and with growing polarization if one side wants to change something the other side invariably wants to fight change.” The hesitation to amend the Constitution because of ideological differences and power play tactics only minimizes the public’s role in government. It forces other branches such as the Supreme Court to be relied on to decipher and interpret the meaning of the Constitution and how it applies to laws made by the legislature. Rather than relying on the representatives of the states’ people to make the best decisions, they focus on themselves. These factors all contribute and result in an institutional paralysis, which provides no outlet for change. “In some sense, the paralysis from lack of institutional change creates pressure on the Court,” said Toll. “We have a Congress and executive branch full of people more interested in maintaining the system. “They make less policy which creates the need for a Court to answer the important questions when it should be elected representatives doing it.” Unarguably, our society has evolved and changed in innumerable ways. The evolution of technology and concerns of privacy being just two obvious examples. These changes not only affect our personal lives and our society, but how government is handled and participated in. Take social media and political campaigning as an example. When there is a historical 27-in-11,000 chance of an amendment being ratified by Congress regardless of public support, there is clearly a lack of beneficial representation. There is a lack of care to support the people the government is there for: us, not just elected members who serve it. “There are a lot of things that are popular among the public that would necessitate an amendment,” said Toll. “However, they will go nowhere because it would upset the current system and make those in power have less of a chance of knowing the outcome of elections. We (the public) want change, but Congress is unwilling to change how elections are run, how we vote, etc. and we get angry. This means we trust the system less and are less likely to participate as a result.” The founders intended for the amendment process to be deliberate, difficult and long. But they did not intend for the process to be unattainable due to those who are afraid to lose their power and a heavily polarized twoparty system that is out to win and attack the other. And though there are senators who propose amendments consistently, the unwillingness to consider them important and legitimate proposals especially when they regard benefiting the public is indicative of a failure of representation that is very clearly in front of our eyes. The Constitution is not just about Congress or the Court. It is about us, the American people, designed for “We the people”—not the political parties of the United States. �Sports The Beacon - October 5, 2022 Sports HOMECOMING, from front "Playing infront of some of the alumni was fun," said Rodriguez. "We kept getting positive plays and kept the ball moving." The Colonels kept the Lions off of the scoreboard, stopping them seven plays in, forcing another Albright punt. Wilkes then turned the ball over on downs and the Lions finished with possession as the play clock ran out for the first quarter. Going into the second quarter, Albright’s possession did not last long as the Colonel’s defense forced another punt eight plays in. The Lions punt put Wilkes at the 20-yard line as it was a touchback in the end zone. Rodriguez completed two passes for eightyards along with rushing for one-yard to get to the 29-yard line. After an offside call and then a false start, Wilkes capitalized on the extra time they were given between plays.Jules rushed for three-yards and then caught a pass for a 60-yard gain on a screen. 19 Want your sport covered? Deserve to be Athlete of the Week? Contact the Sports Editor: Baylee.Guedes@wilkes.edu “My biggest key moment was the screen for 60-yards,” said Jules. “It was a thirddown, a key down and to execute that in such a critical moment definitely stuck out to me.” First and goal for the Colonels led to Rodriguez taking one in himself for an eight-yard rushing touchdown, putting Wilkes up 14-0 after another extra point from Volpone. Albright was forced into another punting situation, but Wilkes was unable to take advantage of their last first-half drive. The Lions finished with possession of the ball to end the first-half. “I think our defense did a really good job of getting in the run lanes,” said Drach. “Our defense was quicker and faster than their offense and we found the gaps.” Wilkes started off with the ball in the third quarter after receiving a punt at the 33-yard line. The Colonels were forced to punt on their drive and Albright picked up a penalty on the play, putting them back on Isaiah Rodriguez gets taken down by the Albright defense. Rodriguez rushed for 21-yards and also passed for 163-yards and 11 completions. their own 22. Three plays into their drive, the Lions were forced to punt again. Sophomore Zane Grover received the punt on the 44-yard line, fumbled it, but was able to recover it for no gain. In a three and a half minute possession, Wilkes got the ball up the field and scored another touchdown as Jules rushed for a 10-yard run to put Wilkes up by three touchdowns. Volpone’s extra point put the Colonels at a secure 21-0 score. “It felt great (scoring twice),” said Jules. “Being to do it (score) twice on homecoming is a special feeling I won’t forget” Another forced punt by the Colonel defense led to Wilkes gaining possession for the remainder of the third. The start of the fourth quarter led Wilkes to have the ball for over seven minutes, pulling off 12 plays. On fourth and eight, the coaching staff decided to have Volpone attempt a field goal from the 27-yard line. The kick was good and Wilkes was now up 24-0. Forcing another Albright punt, Wilkes regained the ball and went on to have Volpone kick another field goal from the 31-yard line. Another good kick put the Colonels up 27-0. Personal fouls and unsportsmanlike conduct put the Lions at third and 37. Wilkes’ defense made it harder for Albright as they pushed them back another three-yards on a run attempt. At fourth and 35 after a five-yard rush play, the Lions were forced to punt again. Wilkes punted the ball on their drive as they made substitution changes on the field. Junior wide receiver and quarterback Xavier Powell had a few incomplete passes, leading to the punt decision. Albright did not capitalize on their drive and turned the ball over on downs at their own 38. Wilkes finished out the play clock with two rushing plays to lock in the win. The Colonels will play on the road at Alvernia University this Saturday at noon. Photos: The Beacon/Baylee Guedes Elijah Jules making moves on offense as he ended the game with 115yards. �The Beacon - October 5, 2022 Sports 20 MSOC: Schulmeister shines in MAC conference opener By Ariel Reed Managing Editor EDWARDSVILLE, Pa. — Opening up conference play, the Colonels battled a 4-3 win with the help of junior Colin Schulmeister. The pressure of conference play started to build throughout the early stages of the contest, but Wilkes did not let that get in the way of their stride. At the 11-minute mark, Schulmeister got to work, breaking through the defensive pound of DeSales and finding the head of senior Owen Breisch. “So the assist in the first half definitely set us on for a better game,” said Schulmeister. “We knew if we came out strong, we’re going to have at least a little bit of an advantage.” The early goal set the comfortable tone and allowed the team to let off a little bit of pressure as noted by Bresich. The next twenty minutes both teams would attempt to rattle off shots, but neither would be successful. First-year Will Wagstaff recovered a missed shot off the crossbar and smashed it into the back of the net. “I think this is just the start,” said head coach Michael Piranian. “So yeah, the intensity, the flavor we’ll call it, of the game was definitely getting heightened.” Heading out of the half, DeSales started to get aggressive. “It depends on the game, but this game, definitely, because we knew they were chippy themselves,” said Schulmeister. “So we definitely wanted to come out with some authority.” DeSales finessed a goal past senior Zach Tone, cutting the lead to one, but Schulmeister nailed two back-to-back shots to give the Colonels a little more breathing room. DeSales managed to get a pair of goals to put themselves within one within the final minutes of the game. The Beacon/Ariel Reed Colin Schulmeister celebrates with one of his teammates aftera big goal. Toward the end of the game, multiple the game.” yellow cards were dealt to both sides of the As the final moments of the game began ball, but neither team relented. to wind down, DeSales rattled off plenty of “You could feel a conference game, shots to attempt to get one final point on right? It felt very exciting and everybody the board. The Colonels held strong and really wanted it,” said Piranian. “I think thwarted all their attempts. that that’s where it was, a lot of tension on Wilkes continues conference play the line and the game wasn’t quite settled, tonight in Williamsport against Lycoming so I just felt like we had a good majority of College at 6 p.m. WSOC: Wilkes falls to DeSales after losing momentum By Amber DeJonge Staff Writer EDWARDSVILLE, Pa. – The Colonels faced off against DeSales University on Saturday in their conference opener. The Colonels came out with speed and intensity to put Desales’ game to the test. In the first half, Wilkes’ defense was able to keep the Bulldogs on their toes. Strong defensive stops kept DeSales from scoring until 27:53, leaving the game at 0-1 at the half. “I thought we executed things pretty well,” said head coach John McNichol. “I thought there were moments where we really held possession well. As the game progressed, failed clearance led to their first goal and we struggled to get out.” On the offensive side, the Colonels had some great passing and carrying through the midfield. They were able to get the ball to senior Erica Feese, who was able to get a shot off, which appeared to be a goal but was called off. “I think we could have had more energy (if the shot was counted),” said Feese. Senior Hannah Hart and graduate student Kayla Lopez both agreed that the momentum of the game would have changed if the goal was counted, but the officials made a call that took that opportunity away from the Colonels. “Not only do I think that it would increase our energy, but I think it really would have gotten into their heads,” said Lopez. “They are a very big mental and energy type of team so if we scored, I think it really would have affected how they played.” The halftime score remained 1-0 in DeSales’ favor. In The second half of the game, despite Wilkes’ defensive efforts, the Bulldogs were able to score two more goals during the second half. “At the beginning of the second half, overall our effort was there, but they (the Bulldogs) finished their opportunities and we did not,” said McNichol. This resulted in a 3-0 loss for the Colonels. DeSales barely outshot Wilkes 4-3 in the first half and both teams came back more aggressively in the second half resulting in nine shots for Wilkes and 12 for DeSales. Junior Hannah Landis was in the net for Wilkes recording eight saves. “We are right in the middle of conference play,” said McNichol. “We are really excited for the opportunity to continue to compete, watch our team grow, build and continue to improve each day.” The team is now 2-7-1 overall and 0-1 in conference with eight games left in the regular season. There are still plenty of conference games for the team to improve their ranking in hopes of making the playoffs. Wilkes returns to action on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. against Stevens University at Bruggeworth Field. The Beacon/Ariel Reed Erica Feese looks to drive the ball as two DeSales defenders approach her. �The Beacon - October 5, 2022 Sports 21 WVB: Wilkes goes 0-2 in close scoring sets during tri-match By Wren Haze Sports Staff Writer WILKES-BARRE, Pa. -- During the busy homecoming weekend festivities, the women’s volleyball team took part in a trimatch with New Jersey City and Neumann University in non-conference play. New Jersey City started the day by defeating the Colonels and Neumann closed the day with wins as well. The Colonels sit at 3-14 for the season. In the first game, Wilkes took on North Jersey City University and fell with three close matches of 25-23, 25-21, 25-20. “Our NJCU match was excellent overall,” said head coach Joe Czopek. “They are a top ranked team in their Conference. Statistically we were similar, they just came up with a big serve or block at a key point in each set that gave them the slight advantage. I felt we did a great job minimizing their multi point runs with ones of our own.” Sophomore Alexis Reedy led the Colonels with 10 kills against New Jersey City as juniors Hope Ousey and Nicole Fitzpatrick followed with eight kills each. 27 assists came from sophomore Alexa Cassel. The Gothic Knights took the lead in the first match 11-6 but as the game drew to its final stages, Wilkes started closing the gap with aces from senior Emily Gentzel and two kills from Reedy. The two teams went back and forth but New Jersey took the first set 25-23. In the second set, Wilkes led 16-12 with a five point run that included junior Nicole Fitzpatrick, Ousey, Reedy and sophomore Sierra Hines. The Gothic Knights ended the second and third matches strong to sweep the Colonels in the match. After a game break, the Colonels took on Neumann and fell. Ousey led the Colonels with 16 kills with senior Kelsey Carroll following with eight kills. Cassel stayed strong with 28 assists. The Colonels took the lead in the first set with a kill by senior Allie Murie and an error by Neumann. The Knights caught up to the Colonels and took the lead following a block attempt from Murie and Fitzpatrick to take the win in the first set 25-19. In the second set, the Colonels took the win from Neumann to tie 1-1 with three kills from Carroll, a kill from Ousey and a mix of errors from the Knights. The winning streak came to a quick end in the third set as Neumann took the win from the Colonels. Both teams went back and forth to tie the game 19-19 as the Knights remained strong to score their remaining six points, taking the set 25-22. Neumann stood 2-1. In the final set, the Knights took an early lead 16-8 but the Colonels quickly bounced back to rack up the scoreboard 16-15. “When we get to really close points, it becomes more of a mental game,” said Ousey. “We struggle with that and stay out of our heads. We start to play ‘not to lose’ instead of ‘playing to win.’ That brings up a mental barrier that none of us seem to get past.” Ousey, Fitzpatrick and Hines were key players in the last set, but the team fell with a final score of 25-20. The Knights won the match 3-1. “Volleyball is such a game of momentum,” said Czopek. “After being on the road for almost the entire month of September, along with not having our The Beacon//Baylee Guedes Alexa Cassel tricks New Jersey City as she tips the ball instead of setting. own gym to practice in most of the season individually and collectively.” due to construction, the team is finding Wilkes hosts Lycoming College for the confidence they need to push through a MAC matchup tonight at 7 p.m. For to the ‘W’. Success is right around the more Wilkes athletic updates go to www. corner as they continue to develop both gowilkesu.com. Have a passion for sports? Do you have an interest in sports photography? Contact Sports Editor Baylee.Guedes@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - October 5, 2022 Sports 22 Getting to know... Will Wagstaff First-Year Soccer Player The Beacon: Male Athlete of the Week Sep. 26 to Oct. 3 Why Wagstaff was selected: In a 3-0 win over Keystone College, Wagstaff scored the first goal of his collegiate career to secure the win. Name: Will Wagstaff Year: First-year Major: Pharmacy Hometown: Allentown, Pa. High School: Parkland H.S. Position: Winger Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? My driving force to come to Wilkes was the guaranteed-seat pharmacy program. Post-graduation plans in terms of a career? After graduation, I would like to work in hospital pharmacy. Favorite memory as a Colonel? My favorite memory as a Colonel is scoring my first collegiate goal. When/Why did you first begin playing? I started playing soccer at the age of four because it was fun. Favorite thing to do during practice? My favorite thing to do during practice is finishing drills. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? Off the field, I like basketball and lifting. Editor’s elec tions are mined by ts Editor's note note:: Athlete Athlete of of the the Week Week sselections are deter determined by the the spor sports staf nd of mic year, year, we ill post post aa reader poll tafff each each week. week. At At the the eend of the the acade academic we w will reader poll on itte r @ B eacon to row n an on Tw Twitter @ Wilkes WilkesBeacon to ccrown an “Athlete "Athlete of o the the Year." Year." The Beacon/Ariel Reed Favorite building on campus? My favorite buidling on campus is the Marts Center. Favorite meal to eat on campus? My favorite meal to eat on campus is french toast sticks. If your life was a movie, who would you want to play you and why? If my life was a movie, I would want Chris Hemsworth to play me because I love Thor. Go to karaoke song? “Let It Go.” Most influential person in your life? The most influential person in my life is Miles (my best friend). A quote you live your life by? “If you ain’t first, your last.” Anyone to give a shout-out to? No. - Compiled by Ariel Reed, Managing Editor �23 Sports The Beacon - October 5, 2022 Getting to know... Nicole Fitzpatrick Junior Volleyball Player The Beacon: Female Athlete of the Week Sep. 26 to Oct. 3 Why Fitzpatrick was selected: In a doubleheader split, Fitzpatrick recorded 11 kills in each match, tallying 22 for the day. Name: Nicole Fitzpatrick Year: Junior Major: Psychology Hometown: New Hampton, N.Y. High School: Minisink Valley H.S. Position: Outside Hitter Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? I fell in love with the campus and when I got the chance to play in college, it solidified my choice. Post-graduation plans in terms of a career? I am still trying to figure out my exact plans, but I am definitely going to grad school. Favorite memory as a Colonel? Freshman year as a whole because of all the connections and friendships I made. When/Why did you first begin playing? I began playing in sixth grade just to try out for the modified team, and the sport has stuck with me ever since. Favorite thing to do during practice? Our favorite warmup - “All Around The World." Other interests or hobbies off of the field? I love my animals, so anytime I can be with my dogs, you can find me snuggled up with them. Favorite building on campus? My favoite building on campus is Weckesser. Favorite meal to eat on campus? My favorite place to eat on campus is Starbucks. If your life was a movie, who would you want to play you and why? Melissa McCarthy is one of my favorite actresses. She is hilarious and I think we have similar humor. Go to karaoke song? “La Mama de la Mama” - El Alfa. Most influential person in your life? The most infuential person in mu life is my grandma, “ma." A quote you live your life by? “YOLO,” you only live once. Anyone to give a shout-out to? My roommates back at 367. - Compiled by Ariel Reed, Managing Editor Editor’s note: Athlete of the Week s elec tions are deter mined by the spor ts staff each week. At the end of the academic year, we w ill post a reader poll on Tw it ter @WilkesB eacon to crow n an “Athlete of the Year." The Beacon/Ariel Reed �The Beacon - October 5, 2022 24 The Beacon will upload online exclusive stories for the next three weeks, incuding an exclusive Oct. 19 online edition, before returning to print on Oct. 26. Want to stay in the loop? Keep reading on www.thewilkesbeacon.com Follow us on social media: Instagram: @thewilkesbeacon Twitter: @thewilkesbeacon Facebook: The Beacon VJ{{ THE BEACON The news of today reported by the Journalists of tomorrow. NEWS • OPINION • SPORTS • LA&E • ONLINE EXCLUSIVE PLACE YOUR AD HERE! Do you own a business? Have an upcoming event? Advertise with The Beacon and reach up to thousands of clients per week! Sizes range from 1/8 of a page up to a full page Advertisements are in full color Can be ran in one issue up to an entire semester For more information, please contact: Kalen.Churcher@wilkes.edu or Emily.Cherkauskas@wilkes.edu � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 2022 October 4 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communications Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2022 October 4 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/7c47482d48508099803536f6f1caab14.pdf 0c8f8b9127403644d5393433d340dd6d PDF Text Text The Beacon - November 2, 2022 THE BEACON Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Wilkes University - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania A taste of Polish food, hosted by Polish Room Committee Volume 75, Issue 6 1 “The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow.” Fall sports coming to an end... By Baylee Guedes Sports Editor EDWARDSVILLE, Pa. – Fall sporting events are coming to an end in the Wilkes-Barre area. Football has two games remaining and will play this Saturday at Stevenson University and then Nov. 12 at home for Senior Day, as well battling it out for the Mayors Cup agasint King’s College. The women’s soccer team completed their season at 4-11-3. The men’s soccer team ended the season with a record of 7-9-2. Women’s volleyball finished the season at 8-20. The cross country team’s season has come to an end with one final run remaining. On Nov. 12, the team can be found at the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional hosted by Susquehanna at the West Branch Cross Country Course. Men’s golf ended with a record of 5-6 while the women went 0-1. Field Hockey ended with a 4-12 record, winning their final game 2-1. For the winter sports preview, please see page 19. The Beacon//Baylee Guedes Left, Grace Gluszak (junior, public administration and political science major) and right, Heather Brinig (junior, international relations and political science major) enjoying some traditional favorites made by members of the Polish Committee. For the Taste of Polish article, see page 6. The Beacon/Sam Mullen Wilkes hosts community forum focused on literacy, page 4 Cocktail of the Week: Tasty chocolate-covered cherry shot, page 8 Semester burnout is a real thing that we all experience, page 15 Alumnus Nick Fea played in preseason Baby Pens game, page 20 �The Beacon - November 2, 2022 News News 2 Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor Maddy Kinard: Madelynn.Kinard@wilkes.edu Student Government notes: Oct. 26 weekly meeting By Claudia Cuchran Staff Writer Student Government held its seventh meeting of the semester, covering four fund requests and three upcoming events. First, the Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations presented again to Student Government a fund request and plans to renovate the Henry Student Center Ballroom, honoring Jean C. (‘78) and Paul S. (‘77) Adams. Questions from the council were answered, and updated design choices, fundraising totals and timelines for construction were proposed. As one of the most popular and community-oriented gathering spaces on campus, the ballroom has not been updated since its opening in 1999. Renovations will make the space handicap friendly, and will include new lighting fixtures, updated furniture and new curtains for behind the stage. A motion was made to allocate the full amount of the fund request, and the motion was passed. Renovations of the ballroom are set to be finished by the start of the spring 2023 semester. Next, the schools of Nursing and Pharmacy presented to the council a fund request for this fall semester’s Late Night Lift, an event started by the Health and Wellness Club in 2014 and picked up by the schools in 2018. This collaboration will be hosted by the Wilkes Barre YMCA on Nov. 21 from 8 to 10 p.m., where the facility will be open exclusively to Wilkes students. Participants will have access to weights, ellipticals, the pool, basketball court and yoga and spin classes will be offered. Fifteen clubs will come together to provide services such as BP screenings, BMI indices and health related activities to participants. There will also be giveaways such as T-shirts, shaker bottles and rally towels for the first 150 students to attend. Late Night Lift has not been hosted since 2019 due to COVID-19, and the schools of Nursing and Pharmacy hope to bring this event back and make it a Wilkes tradition. There will be another presentation followed by voting at next week’s meeting. Wilkes’ chapter of the nationwide Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Kappa Psi, presented to the council with a fund request to host a conference this fall. Kappa Psi is involved in community events through conferences, fundraisers, events and community service. These conferences allow future health care providers to network and learn more about their field of study. This year’s Fall Northeast Province Assembly is to take place in WilkesBarre at Genetti’s. Kappa Psi will present again to the council next week. Beacon Briefs: Upcoming campus events Compiled by Beacon News Staff Diploma orders If you are a candidate for graduating in May 2023 with a bachelor's degree, then it is time to order your diploma. Diplomas must be ordered whether or not you are attending the graduation ceremony. The order form for your diploma can be accessed with the following link: https:// etcentral.wilkes.edu/#/form/4 Before you order your diploma, you must register for courses for the spring 2023 semester. Spring parking applications available Commuter and resdient parking applications for the spring 2023 semester are now available to fill out. The deadline for all applications is Nov. 30. Applications will not be accepted or reviewed after the deadline closes. If you would like to apply for a Ralston parking permit, please specify in your application. Any other questions must be taken with parking at 570-408-7275, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Interested in Wilkes Adventure Ed? If you are interested in WAE or want to stay up to date on planned trips and other outings, go to the link: https://forms. gle/8SCdTmrU7rFg9m9j6 Interested in Chess Club? If you are interested in starting up a chess club on campus, contact jake.middleton@ wilkes.edu Manuscript Society accepting submissions Manuscript Society, the university's creative writing magazine, is accepting submissions until March 31. Please email submissions to magazine@ wilkes.edu. Submissions should be no more five pages of double-spaced text, five poems, or five images per submitter. Please include title of each piece clearly at the top of the page or as the file name. Please submit files as .doc or .docx format, .jpeg or .png for images and graphics. Do not include your name or any identifying information within the document. Finally, the committee for the 2022 Casino Week presented to the council with fund requests. This year’s theme is James Bond - Casino Royale. Theme nights, which will take place Nov. 14 to 18, will include various games, foods, mocktails and prizes. A motion to allocate the full amount of the fund request was passed. Student Government will meet again Nov. 2 for the ninth meeting of the year. Table of Contents News..................2 Life, A&E............7 Opinion............14 Sports................19 Upcoming Events: 2022 Fall Semester November 3 - Magicroni N' Cheese 8 - Election day 9 - GSA Variety Show 10 - Paint N' Sip 23 - Thanksgiving break begins 28 - Classes resume Want your event featured in the calendar? Email: Madelynn.Kinard@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - November 2, 2022 News 3 Civic Engagement LEAP alternative spring break trips By Amanda Montgomery Staff Writer LEAP-Alternative Break announced three upcoming experiences for Spring Break from March 4 to 11, 2023. The three experiences include Give Kids the World, Carolina Tiger Rescue and Guanin. The LEAP alternative break program stands for leadership, education, advocacy and partnerships. Megan Boone Valkenberg, coordinator of civic engagement, has been advising these experiences for more than 17 years. Valkenberg said that these smaller “bite sized” experiences are a really good way for students to ease into getting back into travel and seeing how an alternative break can impact future plans and majors. Give Kids the World is a nonprofit resort in Kissimmee, Florida that provides critically ill children and their families a place to stay. They are treated to weeklong vacations with lots of activities and meals at no cost. Volunteers can expect to be put to work in a variety of different roles. In the past, students have bussed tables, operated small rides such as trains and carousels and even baked cookies and delivered them to the families staying at the resort. The site also holds parades once a week and students also can participate in the parades with various costumes. Participants spend most of their time volunteering, but one excursion day is provided. Teams can either spend the day at Disney World or Universal Studios. Valkenberg said that the experience is great for, but not limited to, healthcare students and describes the experience as gaining a “sense of families and kids that you may experience in your working world.” Carolina Tiger Rescue is a wildcat rescue facility that houses various wildcats, including lions, tigers, mountain lions, bobcats, and jaguars, and is located in Pittsboro, North Carolina. Volunteers won’t know their tasks until they actually arrive at the facility, but can expect physical activity outdoors. In the past, students demolished older enclosures and helped build new housing for the animals. They also completed trail work, like removing trees and working around the facility grounds to keep them in shape. The facility values education and advocacy towards animals, and so First row from left, are Morgan Rich and Kaelin Hughes. Second row, Mel Fouts and Emma Freels. Third row, Jen Mclaughlin and Sami Uggla. The group traveled to Kissimee, Florida last summer. During their time here, the five students and Mclaughlin helped facilitate the oganizations traditional weekly events such as holidays (Halloween trick-or-treat and Christmas) with arts, crafts and games. They were also trained to operate the amusement rides and serve food to the families. volunteers are educated on the various topics related to wildlife conservation and care along with tending to facility grounds. Fundación Centro Cultural Guanín, Inc. is an organization that helps young people to discover, develop and achieve their full potential as adults, citizens and leaders. Located in the Dominican Republic, the program acts as a pillar of the community they are in. Volunteers can expect to work with individuals in the community to participate in ESL teaching experiences with real students, as well as help with medical clinics and food distributions and handling. In past events, students helped new mothers with their babies and aspiring students in the medical field got to help take blood pressures and medical intake. They have been in partnership with LEAP for more than 10 years and “there are a lot of things that students can provide,” Valkenberg explains. Valkenberg also mentioned that during intercession, there is an opportunity to do some Hurricane Ian relief work with All Hearts and Hands in Florida. Each experience is organized and prepared in similar ways: There are one to two advisers who accompany students, and there are four pre-trip meetings where they go over trip expectations, student responsibilities and getting to know one another. Then there is the experience itself and finally a re-orientation which helps students reorient themselves back to student life. Space is limited as there are only 10 spaces available for the Give Kids the World and Carolina Tiger Rescue experiences and 20 spaces available for the Guanin experience. The deadline to apply for the spring break opportunities is being extended to Nov. 18, and can be found on Today@ Wilkes. Contact Megan.boone@wilkes.edu for more information. Photos Courtesy Megan Valkenburg �The Beacon - November 2, 2022 News 4 Wilkes hosts community forum on literacy Helping underserved childern in the community By Zach Paraway News Staff Writer A forum on childhood literacy, “America’s Reading Crisis: The Impact on our Children, Families and Community Plus Solutions," was held on Oct. 25. The event featured a panel of eight speaking childhood literacy and its impact on life. Panelists included professors, nurses and some of the top voices in northeast Pennsylvania. The audience was made up of area teachers and educators as well as students from Wilkes. The event began with Vicki Jones, an assistant professor and program coordinator for literacy at Wilkes. Jones discussed literacy statistics among young children. She went into the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on early childhood learning and how teachers have been helping in this last year. It is believed that once a child reaches third grade, they must begin to read in order to learn instead of continuing to learn to read. According to the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics, 34 percent of students are below a proficient reading level. Bill Jones, president and CEO of the United Way of Wyoming Valley, spoke on the work that the United Way has done to help underprivileged children, including offering many programs such as book drives that give children a chance to get ahead of this curve. Jones spoke on how literacy among third graders can give clues into who will drop out of high school and/or will become incarcerated in the future. The goal of the United Way programs is to help keep this from occurring by addressing the issue at a young age. The next two speakers were Shannon Bennett and Kimberly Nizegoda. Bennett is the director of special education at Hanover Area School District, and Nizegoda is the director and program coordinator of the Intensive English Program at Wilkes. Both spoke on the issue from their perspective as educators and how teaching methods need to change and adapt to different students. Both have experiences in many different classroom environments and highlighted the pros and cons of all in the goal of blending them to make a better classroom. Wilkes’s own Kimmy Nguyen, an assistant professor of pharmacy practice, and Emily Havrilla, an associate professor and the chair of undergraduate nursing, spoke on health literacy. Only 12 percent of adults are health-literate, meaning that they can understand and complete the task needed to take medicine and complete wellness. The literacy needed to understand items such as this begins at a young age and making sure young children can read proficiently. The seventh speaker was Christine Ferrato, an associate professor of reading at Luzerne County Community College, continued to speak regarding learning in higher education. Ferrato spoke about how many people assume that once someone is in college that they can read and are literate and while most of the time this is true, work mmay still needed to get them to a proficient level. “Once primary education ends, the learning still should not. The best way to create more contributing members of society is to push the learning after they receive their diploma,” said Ferrato. The last speaker of the night was the superintendent of Hanover Area School District, Nathan Barrett. Barrett spoke about the importance for action from the legislators and how teachers were taking the first step by coming to the forum and listening to how to create and make changes. “The voices we need are all in this room. The people on this panel will not stop until the courts hear us. And even then we will fight for the help needed for our educators,” said Barrett. Jones also addressed the importance of literacy forums. “Literacy is everyone’s concern and eventual students may have children and they need to understand that there is a right way to teach reading. "We all need to ask our schools and our legislators that our curriculum we are using is based on the science of reading.” The Beacon/Zach Paraway The childhood literacy forum included a panel of eight speakers, each explaining what they have done to help children and what still can be done going forward. �The Beacon - November 2, 2022 News 5 Spring 2023 spring break study abroad trip to Costa Rica By Maddy Kinard News Editor Over 2023 Spring Break, Dr. Jeff Stratford, professor of biology, and Dr. Andy Miller, associate professor of political science, will conduct a study-abroad trip to Costa Rica. The trip will be a part of the three-credit course, PS 289 Sustainable Ecotourism which will run from 2 to 2:50 p.m. Mon., Wed. and Fri. The course goals are to understand the economics of ecotourism, the place of ecotourism in the economy of Costa Rica, sustainable and unsustainable aspects of ecotourism, the basics of tropical biology and the tropical targets of ecotourism. Students will fly out on March 4 and return on the 11. “It is an amazing experience, I wish I could go,” said Dr. Andreea Maierean, director of study abroad. The main goal of the course and trip is to see, do and learn. While abroad, students will also complete community service outreach for the areas they are exploring. Past projects have included painting, refurbishing sports equipment, teaching English and whatever else the community may need. Currently, the cost of the trip is to be around $1,000 to $1,500 with a $300 deposit due by Nov. 25 and the remaining full amount by Jan 31. This price includes transportation to and from the airport, accommodation and meals in Costa Rica along with activities. It does not include airfare, personal expenses and “extra” activities. With food experiences being one of the frequent activities, Dr. Stratford and Dr. Miller assured many options for those with dietary restrictions or specific vegetarian preferences. Students attending will need a passport but do not need a VISA. It is also encouraged to ask a doctor about vaccinations (for yellow fever, hepatitis C, etc.). There is also no malaria in Costa Rica where the trip will be taking place and very little malaria overall. “I always find it amazing how similar people are between different places and then how different people are within a Participants took a side hike at a local national park to observe wildlife and birds. In this region, the rainforest only exists at higher elevations so students were able to observe dry tropical forest and rainforest place,” said Dr. Stratford “The big thing is how common humanity is.” For more information about the trip, please reach out to either professors at jeffery.stratford@wilkes.edu or andrew. miller@wilkes.edu. For any questions about study abroad, reach out to Dr. Andreea Maierean, at andreea.maierean@ wilkes.edu Photo Courtesy Dr. Jeff Stratford Greater participation possible among young, female voters By Sydney Allabaugh Staff Writer Although young voters typically have the lowest turnout, threats to abortion rights may lead to greater participation among college-aged women in the Pennsylvania general election. Out of five female Wilkes University students questioned, four expressed interest in voting or plan to vote in the upcoming election on Nov. 8. All four cited threats to women’s rights as a major issue inspiring their interest in voting. First-year mechanical engineering major Lauren Bowers said she was once involved with politics as her mother is a politician, but women’s rights issues further rekindled a desire to vote. “Because of recent events with women’s rights and Roe v. Wade, I want to vote and get into it again,” Bowers said. The U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on June 24. This landmark case made access to an abortion a federal right, but now that it is overturned, state governments have the full authority to make decisions about abortion. Abortion is legal in Pennsylvania for now, but this may change depending on who wins the upcoming election. “I feel like it (Roe v. Wade) is going to turn more moderate voters to the left side because even if you are a little iffy on reproductive rights, they are trying to totally get rid of them,” said junior biology student Jocelyn Cussatt. “The candidates for governor are totally on different sides of the issue.” According to their campaign pages, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro believes abortion is healthcare and will defend a woman’s right to choose, while Republican gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano plans to sign the “heartbeat bill” into law and end state funding to Planned Parenthood. The “heartbeat bill” makes it illegal without exceptions to perform an abortion after a heartbeat is detected, which can be as early as five weeks into pregnancy. Psychology student Lacie Walsh said she was thinking about voting for the first time because she does not support new abortion laws like the “heartbeat bill.” These concerns over reproductive health rights may increase turnout among those 18 to 24 years old, the least politically active age demographic traditionally. Political science professor Kyle Kreider said that this youth voter participation is important as sufficient voter turnout from a specific demographic allows for proper representation in government. “Clearly there is an argument that people make that—from a numbers perspective— their vote doesn’t matter,” Kreider said. “But if you look at what politicians talk about, things they vote on, … it’s clearly skewed to those who vote.” Thus, a potential increase in voter turnout among young women may lead to proper representation of young women in government, which is unusual considering most politicians are more considerate of older, more active voters. This newfound interest in politics may not extend to all young people, however. Only half of the male students interviewed plan to vote. Sophomore Taylor Christman said he does not plan to vote as he does not approve of candidates from either party. Another student, first-year Chase Whittaker, said he is unsure about voting as he is not informed enough about either party to decide. Although young men will likely continue to vote at average rates, it remains to be seen if young female voters will affect the outcome of the election. For more information about the Pennsylvania state election, visit www.vote. pa.gov. �6 The Beacon - November 2, 2022 A taste of Polish food made by members of Polish Committee By Sam Mullen Staff Writer Members of the Polish Room Committee at Wilkes hosted on Oct. 27, a taste of Polish foods. The event has been going on annually for several years, and there are plans to continue. Polish food is held with high regard in the Polish community and culture. The event allows students to get a glimpse of what Polish culture is like, as well as to try the food. There was an array of different types of Polish food for attendees to enjoy. A majority of the diet in Poland involves some form of pork meat with mixtures of herbs and spices and vegetables. Some food that was provided included pierogi, sausages, potato salad and meatballs. Desserts were also available for those who attended. Brendine Tarasek, one of the members of the Polish Room Committee, said the event helps with “keeping the culture alive” as well as bringing a bit of the Polish culture onto campus. Many of the students who attended felt a sense of home with the food. Grace Gluszak, a junior public administration and political science major, “grew up eating Polish” so the event was like being at home. Gluszak also loved the mixture of seeing the difference between New York Polish food and Wilkes-Barre Polish food. Gregorio Soto, a junior civil and mechanical engineering major, felt the same way as Gluszak. Soto said that it reminded him of something his mom would have made. Heather Brinig, a junior international relations and political science major, has Polish heritage but didn’t grow up eating Polish food. She did say that “the food was fire” and the whole thingwas fun. Some students on campus are not able to go home often during the school year, so an event like this helps bring a little bit of home to campus. For those who are interested in other Polish events, on Christmas Eve, there will be a blessing of wafers at the Amber Palace. Jean Levandowski, another member of the Polish Room Committee at Wilkes, said it is a time when everyone can come together and sing some Polish Christmas carols before the new year. Taylor Quackenbush (junior, engineering major) enjoys some Polish food while doing work. “ [The Polish Room] is dedicated to the memory of settlers from Poland who since 1856 have made their homes in Wyoming Valley. By their efforts they contributed to the development of its major industries mining and farming. By their sense of fair play they encouraged the principle of collective bargaining through their homes, schools, and churches they have proclaimed their faith and love of country.” - Wilkes University Members of the Polish Room Committee served attendees their homecooked traditional polish favorites. �The Beacon - November 2, 2022 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Life, Arts & Entertainment Have any events or artists to be shared? Contact Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor: Jordan.Daniel@wilkes.edu Global engagement celebrates Diwali with coffee hour By Laury Angeles Martinez Life, Arts & Entertainment Staff Writer The Office of Global Engagement celebrated Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, on Oct. 26 in that week’s Global Coffee Hour. Guest speakers Dr. Anu Ghai and Dr. Prahlad Murthy shared a presentation with the story of the festival of Diwali. “The Office of Global Engagement was excited that Dc. Ghai and Dc. Murthy probated excellent inside into the traditions and history of the holiday,” said Mary Ellen McLean, assistant in International Student Services. “Everyone who attended really enjoyed it”. In the presentation, Dr. Ghai and Dr. Murthy shared that Diwali is a time to reflect on the year that has passed and to be grateful for the privileges and good things that have come to life. Diwali takes place mid-October and November of every year, being a sign of the victory of good over evil, or better said, light over darkness and is part of one of the significant religious celebrations in India. Diwali is known as the “Festival of the Lights” and is one of the most important festivals within Hinduim. The main festival falls on a different date each autumn season and normally falls sometime in October or November. It is also timed to the Hindu lunar calender. “This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about Indian culture and as someone from America I only know about Diwali from the TV show “The Office” so I am grateful for the professor Dr. Ghai and Dr. Murthy who shared their culture with us. Namaste,” said Kevin Straka, professor of mathematics and English as a second language. In addition, Drs. Ghai and Murthy shared in the presentation that different parts of India have their different way of celebrating Diwali. An example in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, which they mention has its own unique form of celebrating Diwal, when the sky is getting dark, thousands of diyas (knows as oil lamps) are floated in the river. Mumbai, Maharashtra, in which Diwali begins with a celebration called ‘Vasu-baras‘ celebrates the honor of cows since cows were regarded as mothers for the Hindus. Following rituals of women offering prayers to the cows with calves, this is a symbol of the gratitude of the woman toward the cow for serving them and their children. In Bengaluru, Karnataka, in each courtyard there are innumerable lamps lit and more. Finally, in North India, Dawili is celebrated by lighting rows of clay lamps and celebrating the day Lord Krishna defeated the demon Narakasura. Dr. Anu Ghai also talked in more detail about the traditions that are done in North India. Another detail of Diwali is that giving gifts is something common on this date, as well as clothing, food, jewelry and having a good time with family and friends. “I really enjoyed it because I learn something new about the history of India, and I really was surprised because they have many languages,” said Erica Ortega, a sophomore education major. Photo courtesy of Jordan Daniel Erica Ortega , a sophomore education major and Kevin Straka, a professor of mathematics and English as a second language, create dazzling paper lanterns at the Diwali celebration. �The Beacon - November 2, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment 8 Cocktail of the Week: Tasty chocolate-covered cherry shot By Haley Katona Staff Writer Indulge in this year’s scorpio season with a sweet and tart chocolate–covered cherry shot. Perfect for setting the mood for an eventful evening. Ingredients: 1/2 ounce grenadine 1/2 ounce kahlua or coffee liqueur 1/2 ounce Irish cream Cherries (optional) Directions: First, pour the half an ounce of grenadine into a shaker filled with ice and shake thoroughly. Then, strain the grenadine into a shot glass. Next, put the half ounce of the ac coffee liqueur into a shaker with ice and shake again. Take a spoon and flip it upside down to then slowly pour the coffee liqueur over the bend of the spoon to layer it on top of the grenadine. Finally, pour the half ounce of Irish cream in the shot glass layered to the top of the shot glass. Garnish with a cherry if you prefer and that is it. Cheers! The Beacon reminds everyone to drink responsibility… and that the legal drinking age is 21. The Beacon/Haley Katona One sip of this toasted almond drink and it will make you fall in love. o n B um s p B e Each week, the Wilkes Beacon staff picks their favorite song of the week. Check out this week’s bumps to the right! I I Emily Cherkauskas, Editor-in-Chief: The Loneliest Time - Carley Rae Jepsen, Rufus Wainwright Maddy Kinard, News Editor: No More Drama - Charlie Puth Zach Paraway, News Staff Writer: You’re All I Need - Method Man, Mary J. Blige Jordan Daniel, LA&E Editor: Backstage Passes - EST Gee, Jack Harlow Morgan Rich, LA&E Asst. Editor: Anti-Hero - Taylor Swift Wren Haze, Opinion Editor: About You - The 1975 Sydney Allabaugh, Opinion Staff Writer: At the Campfire - The Garden Baylee Guedes, Sports Editor: talk to myself - Nessa Barrett David Marks, Lead Layout Designer: Antidote - Orion Sun �The Beacon – November 2, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 First-year students learn to deal with first feelings of burnout Focusing on yourself during the busy college lifestyle By Anthony Cazun Staff Writer Burnout is real. Everybody feels it from all corners of life. “I experienced a ton of burnout during my senior year of high school while prepping for college,” said Anthony Elms, undecided first-year student. “It was horrific.” Students especially are incredibly familiar with burnout, as the task of being a student can be rigorous and relentless. Deadlines, socialization and constant expectations can make one feel overwhelmed and possibly even lead to apathy toward their work. “It comes in waves,” said Emma Broda, first-year history major. “I open my schedule book and it’s like a punch in the gut. It brings a sense of dread and you lose all motivation.” It is important to not remain complacent in a burnout mentality as it can affect one’s career, education and even personal relationships. Burnout can arrive at nearly any point within one’s journey. “I feel a lot of burnout especially before exam—like things are just piling up constantly, and it’s easy to feel lost,” said Elms. The catalysts of burnout are plentiful and may be easy to pinpoint. However, the solutions are particularly difficult to enact. “I have to remind myself that it won’t last forever,” said Broda. “I give myself a break to recollect my thoughts and regain motivation.” As to avoid future burnout, a few suggested some simple and relatively reliable precautions. “Pick up a planner and manage your workload,” said Broda. “Also, prioritize yourself because you won’t get anywhere when you overwork yourself.” A planner and a clear headspace can go a long way when battling burnout. Being able ~~ ) to tangibly record and review upcoming workloads is vital for time management and keeping up with deadlines. As for a more psychological solution, some students recommend shifting thought processes. “I recommend practicing forms of practical thinking to clear your thoughts and reduce anxiety,” said Elms. One cannot thrive unless they are in the correct headspace to tackle the challenges ahead of them. For some that comes in the form of mediating and spirituality to relax their mind. “Taking time to myself, a lot of self care,” said Jacquilyn Bickel, first-year political science major. “I’m very spiritual so I bring myself back down to earth. I meditate, use crystals and read a lot about spirituality.” Relaxation works wonders for some. For others, it can mean thumping music “Self care also comes with selfdiscipline.” JOIN THE BEACON! against the walls for a release of energy. Everybody tackles stress differently and finding the most effective solution not only requires trial and error but also understanding of one’s self. “Honestly, make time for yourself,” said Bickel. “Schedule yourself. I know when I wake up in the morning, what my goals are for the day, what time I’m eating, what time I’m gonna study, etc. Managing so I’m not overwhelmed by a massive workload.” Self care also comes with self-discipline. Although it is important to partake in personal hobbies, it cannot overtake one’s focus on career or education. A healthy balance must be struck to successfully navigate through day to day life. Pump the breaks and slow down a little. Take time away to pursue personal ventures and sharpen already existing skills. Personal hobbies are essential to self fulfillment, they are not optional or any less important than what is on the planner for the week. Always remember that the struggle is temporary but the results can be more than worth it. ~ Lif-e, Arts & Entertainment Welcoming allyears and majors! Contact LA&E Editor: Jordan.Daniel@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - November 2, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 Meet the Majors This week’s major: Pharmacy Every week, The Beacon will offer a chance for majors to be placed in the spotlight. Each student chosen will have a few words to express Jordan Daniel why they chose the major and how they feel it will benefit them in the Life, Arts & Entertainment future. Interviews and photos by Editor Gillian Dudeck P3 Student Stefanie Kramer P3 Student “I chose pharmacy because I love learning how medications alter the body’s chemistry and applying this knowledge to better patients’ lives. “My end goal is to pursue a residency and become a clinical pharmacist specializing in infectious diseases pharmacy. Pharmacists play a critical role in choosing appropriate antimicrobial therapy and preserving it for future generations.” “I am looking forward to attending ASHP Midyear in Las Vegas this December. At this conference I will be able to present the research poster I have been lucky enough to work on with Wilkes faculty. “I chose this major as I wanted a job in health care and loved what pharmacists are able to do and the difference they make in patient care. I hope to become a clinical pharmacist in a hospital setting.” The Beacon/Jordan Daniel Julia Firestine P3 Student Hannah Vitale P3 Student “I am looking forward to learning more about oncology this year. It is a tough class but very relevant in terms of cancer treatment and we cannot take it until this year. “I chose this major as I always had an interest in STEM degree pathways but knew I preferred to be involved in health sciences and interact with patients.” “I knew I wanted to work in health care since I was in high school. There are so many areas in health care but I wanted to choose a career that complimented my strengths and could make a difference in public health. “Pharmacy was where my strengths and interests met and I am grateful for my decision five years ago to attend pharmacy school.” �The Beacon - November 2, 2022 By Morgan Rich Life, Arts & Entertainment Asst. Editor This week was fairly uneventful during my internship on the Disney College Program. However, during internships like these, it is good to have relaxing weeks once in a while. When I have weeks that might not be as interesting I remind myself that it is all a part of the process and the experience of the program. Not every week is meant to be this exciting and a new adventure. Sometimes work will just be work, and we have to utilize off days in order to do schoolwork. On Oct. 24, I worked my usual shift from 5 until 11 p.m. This was one of my favorite kinds of shifts because I was able to stock all night long. After days at the register and having to be out on the floor interacting with guests it is nice to have that little break from the outside world. Sometimes being with 11 Life, Arts & Entertainment yourself at work and doing your own thing is what you need to regenerate your energy. Monday was my fourth day working in a row and although I am fortunate enough to only usually work four days in a row, I could feel myself getting burnt out and overall just plain tired. Luckily enough, I had Tuesday off and just primarily did school work all day. I think that this is perhaps one of the most “non-glamorous” parts of the internship that many people do not get to see. Even though I block out my time and attempt to go to the parks as much as I possibly can, there are days and weeks that I need to devote my time to school work and this week was definitely one of those weeks. Later that night I celebrated completing my speech by heading out to eat at Disney Springs with a friend. We ate at Wolfgang Puck’s and we finished off the night by getting the best dessert at Disney, dole whip. Oct. 26 was a normal workday as well, but I got called in early to go to work. They asked me if I could come in an hour and 45 minutes early and although part of me wanted to say no, I said yes. Ultimately, I wanted the experience and the extra internship hours. Thursday was my favorite day of the week, though. I picked up another shift in Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland. My shift started out at Hundred Acre Goods on the register before I was sent over to Sir Mickey’s for around an hour. I was even able to pixie dust roughly eight people all in the span of one hour. Having my hands caked in glitter was worth it to see all of the smiling faces. Even though Hundred Acre Goods is not as fun to me as Sir Mickey’s, I still had a blast. My shift was during Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, so other cast members and I played a game with the children. The game involved the children flipping over a card and then having to act out the card in order to get a button. To end off the week with a bang, my mom and nan decided to come and visit me. It was the first time I saw them in around two months and we ended out the week by spending the entire weekend together. this “Roadhouse Blues” lyric tattooed together: “The future’s uncertain and the end is always near.” It brings a certain pain for me to write that, given Ryan Evans Brendon’s end was indeed near and we had no idea. Brendon hailed from San Luis Obisbo, Calif., and it was evident through his obvious love of Sublime. He was tall— gigantic. I would often endearingly call him “Big Bird” because of this and try to throw in as many jabs as possible, returned in kind. No one was quicker with a comeback than “Cortese” as everybody in our group called him. He was in my brother division in boot camp. Mine was Division 007 and his was 008. We would see one another in passing, go through all our training evolutions together and ultimately graduate standing just a few feet from each other. From there, we both headed on to Center for Information Dominance Unit Corry Station in Pensacola, Fla. It was there that we would hit it off. Being that we were both 21, we spent as much time drinking rum and laughing at each other on Florida beaches as we did marching, training and learning the ins and outs of intelligence and cyber security. I am not much of a football fan these days, deployment saw to that (because who wants to wake up at 2 a.m. to watch grown men play a silly game from the other side of the planet?) but he was a Ravens fan. I was a Steelers fan. For those of you who know anything about those two teams, the rivalry is nothing short of bitter. Even so, we saw through the superficiality of all that. Game days were fun and filled with vulgar insults and laughs. There was that one time a bird flew into our hotel room to eat leftovers in the wreckage of my 22nd birthday and we told Brendon it was a long-lost cousin. Upon graduation, I got my orders to Commander Submarine Group 7 in Yokosuka, Japan, and left the country. Brendon went to where the military sent him. We stayed in touch, albeit sporadically. And then, one day, I logged into Facebook and saw his obituary—dead at just 23 years old. Despite all our ribbing, Brendon was the kindest, most selfless human being I have encountered to this day. Every morning and night, my buddy is in my thoughts and serves as a driving force for why I continue to work toward something greater. A part of Brendon’s obituary reads as such: “In lieu of flowers and in honor of Brendon’s kindness, please be kind to someone. Call a friend or relative you have not reached out to recently. Forgive someone. All acts of kindness are appreciated.” So, that is my challenge to you and not just on Veterans Day (as it looms nearer) but every day. Honor my friend and honor our humanity. Be kind. Brendon, I miss you every day, brother. The Beacon/Morgan Rich Rich at Islands of Adventure in Universal Orlando Resort in Hogsmeade Village. The Reveille with Ryan Evans: Our duty for Veterans Day By Ryan Evans Staff Writer For the past several Veterans Days, as well as a few other holidays, I have had the privilege to offer my perspective, at several large-scale public events, on what it means to be a veteran. From my previous institution of Luzerne County Community College, which is still, in my humble opinion, the most veteranfriendly school in the state, to right here at Wilkes, politicians, officials, university presidents, other vets, friends and family alike have come to see me ramble. They tell me I do an alright job, but that is not the point here. For some of us, not only is everyday Veterans Day, we also somberly, and far too often quietly, celebrate Memorial Day as well. Brendon Samuel Cortese was one of the best friends I ever had. I only knew him for seven months, and I still know that little bit of information to be true. The only person I ever met who loved The Doors as much as I do. We even had plans to get �The Beacon - November 2, 2022 12 Freak Week! By Jordan Daniel Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor Programming Board’s Freak Week was another successful hit to get the student body feeling amped up for Halloween. The week consisted of many scary and festive activities to keep the spooky spirits alive in the midst of everyone’s hectic schedules. Freak Week is a five-day event with something new happening every day. To kick off Monday, Programming Board hosted a fun “Eye Spy” game, which involved students looking around campus for 25 plastic eyeballs. If they found one, then they were to return it to the Henry Student Center information desk for a valuable popular Halloween prize. On Tuesday they hosted a spooky escape room for students to attempt in the parking lot of the Ron & Rhea Simms Center on Main. There was even a hot drink bar for those to use as they waited their turn to enter the escape room. On Wednesday, things became joyous and cute with Programming Board’s pumpkin patch. Students were able to paint, carve and decorate their own pumpkins in the Henry Student Center while enjoying some fall snacks. Bingo occurred on Thursday and participants played to win fall-themed prizes. Programming Board also encouraged people to wear a costume in order to win an extra board and increase their chances of winning. To end this frightening week of fun, Programming Board presented “Circle of Scream” on Friday. This closing event offered a limited number of students a chance to experience a night at a haunted asylum and carnival. RIGHT: For those interested in staying inside, students were able to pick their own pumpkin from a multitude of different sizes. ABOVE: The glowing, dark-red interior of the escape room, the location where students were given a chance to solve the puzzles and escape in a certain amount of time. ABOVE, BELOW: Each pumpkin was uniquely decorated. �The Beacon - November 2, 2022 13 From left to right: Joanie Schaffer, Mackenzie Cook, Addison Gardner and Emilee Barnhardt decorate their individual pumpkins with paint, pompoms, googly eyes, markers and more. Programming Board allowed students to get creative with their personal pumpkin art, regardless of the level of spookiness needed. While others created clowns and ghosts, others created cute bees. Students filled the SUB ballroom to play bingo. Page Design by David Marks Alexis Reedy shows off YETI merch and gear that she won. Photos courtesy of Jess Kuckle and Programming Board Cameron Butka happened to win a brand new computer during the festivities. �The Beacon - November 2 , 2022 ������� Editorial Staff 2022-23 MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - Emily Cherkauskas Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher SECTION EDITORS News - Maddy Kinard LA&E - Jordan Daniel Opinion - Wren Haze Sports - Baylee Guedes ASSISTANT EDITORS LA&E - Morgan Rich SECTION STAFF WRITERS News - Zach Paraway Opinion - Sydney Allabaugh DESIGNERS Lead Designer - David Marks Interested in joining The Beacon? Several positions are open! To learn more about what you can do, contact: Kalen.Churcher@wilkes.edu Emily.Cherkauskas@wilkes.edu 141 S. Main Street Clayton and Theresa Karambelas Media & Communication Center Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com Want to advertise in The Beacon? Contact: Kalen Churcher at kalen.churcher@wilkes.edu The Beacon Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Opinion 14 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact: Wren.Rubino@wilkes.edu ��������� ����������������������������� ������� ��������������������������� ������� � Ye’s antisemitism has tarnished his musical legacy Over the past month, Kanye “Ye” West has made a series of controversial antisemitic remarks. West’s behavior and messages are unacceptable and have become dangerous to the Jewish community. West’s antisemitic tweet from Oct. 9 has gained widespread attention and backlash. In this tweet, he said he would go “death con 3 on Jewish people.” This has been assumed to be a misspelling of the military term “Defcon 3,” which means forcing defensive readiness above normal levels. This tweet implies that West views Jewish people as a threat in some way and plans to act against them. Playing into a conspiracy narrative in which Jewish people are threatening, controlling, or harmful in front of his millions of followers can create serious harm. He has elaborated on this tweet since it was taken down. On Revolt TV’s “Drink Champs,” West makes accusations that “Jewish people have owned the Black voice” and control the music industry. In the subsequent days, he told Chris Cuomo on NewsNation about a “Jewish underground media mafia” that allegedly all music artists have in their contracts. These comments play into the false antisemitic conspiracy theory that Jewish people control the economy. According to the Anti-Defamation League, this is a belief held by many antisemitic extremist groups, and these groups have publicly supported West. By spreading messages approved by antisemitic extremist groups, West is promoting extremist hate speech to his audience. In an interview with WCPO, regional director of the American Jewish Committee Justin Kirschner said, “The Holocaust did not start with violence, it started with wild conspiracies, narratives, isolation, boycotts, things like that and his remarks have to be recognized as such that is damaging and have true implications not only on the Jewish community but other minorities.” Kirschner and others in the community illustrate how this language can truly negatively impact the way people view the Jewish community and how it can have real repercussions. These potential repercussions have led to Jewish people speaking out on social media about feeling unsafe. Hate speech that invokes coming from such an influential figure should not and will not be tolerated. The weeks of antisemitism followed another controversy West was involved in during which he wore a “White Lives Matter” shirt to his Yeezy fashion show. According to The Southern Poverty Law Center, this phrase is associated with a Neo-Nazi group made to combat beliefs held by Black Lives Matter. Between these hateful behaviors and other controversies this year, West has severely damaged his reputation and legacy as an artist. He has been dropped from Adidas, shunned by Skechers, publicly criticized by his ex-wife Kim Kardashian and other celebrities, and has lost the respect of his fans. Hopefully, West, one of the most influential music artists of all time, will take responsibility for his actions and aid the situation in some way. For now, however, his behaviors remain reprehensible and dangerous. Letter to the editor policy: The Beacon welcomes letters to the editor from differing viewpoints. Letters must contain contact information, including name, city, state and phone number. Phone numbers will not be published but may be used for verification purposes. All letters to the editor must be sent using one of the following methods: Email: Wren.Haze@wilkes.edu Phone: (570) 408-5903 (Voicemail: 30 seconds or less, please.) Mail: 84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 Attn: The Beacon �The Beacon - November 2, 2022 Opinion 15 Semester burnout is a real thing that we all experience By Rudy Urenovich Staff Writer Fall break? Did we have one? To be honest with you, I have no recollection of a single memory from it. Not one thing. All I remember is having assignments due and work shifts since September. Time really does fly when you do not have control of your life. But I digress. Burnout. Thats how I feel. And I’m sure many of you do too. Or actually maybe I don’t feel like that. The word “burnout” implies that I did have a handle and energy and motivation at one time. And I do not quite recall that time. Maybe 2018? Anyway, that burnout is real. And noticeable. Who isn’t feeling it now? The leaves are falling and so are my grades and effort. But you really do see visual effects of burnout on campus. If you were coherent and somewhat present in class these last couple weeks all you had to do was look around the classroom. I’m sure it’s not just in my classes, but many of yours too: They are empty. There are a lot more absences than usual. We are not just talking about the godforsaken 8 a.m. classes or 3 hour lectures, but literally every class. Any subject, any time of day. Believe me, I am not judging anyone. If I did not have anxiety and FOMO (fear of missing out), my seat would be empty on the regular. Reassured as a commuter from 40 miles away, if I did not have to make a conscious effort to come to class, I would let these demons win. I totally get it. Sometimes you physically and mentally cannot bring yourself to class. Sitting in a particular classroom or working on a particular assignment. Not to be rude or shady, but even being around certain classmates or one specific professor. All these things, no matter how small, can set one over the edge. That being said, I have also noticed COVID is still very much running rampant. Not only at school, but everywhere. Work, friends, family. I have known more people that have gotten sick with the virus this year than in the past two years of the pandemic combined. It’s quite disheartening, but I also feel like we’re quite used to it at this point. COVID is coming for the common cold and taking her job. I also do feel like the burnout can impact the immune system, which obviously makes one more susceptible to COVID. That is a thing right? I’m not in medical school, so those of you that are don’t come for me. Burnout results in poor diets, crazy sleep habits and just general lousy wellbeing. Having to take a week off sick, makes it even more unbalanced. Having to bounce back immediately after being sick puts one in an even more hectic position. I’m also willing to bet the seasons changing has something to do with the burnout as well. All the foliage dying, daylight getting shorter, the air getting colder. Not the nice fall chill, or the crisp morning where it is in the seventies by noon, but when it is cold in the morning and stays cold all day. With the pain-inthe-neck wind, it is not the nice fall breeze. Seasonal depression is a real thing. Yearround depression is too, if we are being honest. It is hard to crack down on school work, sports, extracurriculars and jobs when you are not taking care of your mind and body. Do not worry, I am not going to insert some cringeworthy inspirational quote. I will spare us all from the eye roll. However, one thing I do now, that whether things go smoothly or it is like a rollercoaster ride that leaves me sore and bruised, the semester will be over by midDecember, and we will have made it. The end may not be triumphant or satisfying but it will be the end nonetheless. Then you can look forward to me complaining about all the seasonal spring problems in my articles. Sending you peace and light. Graphic by David Marks Wren’s Watchlist: “Given” is a gift that keeps on giving By Wren Haze Opinion Editor I took the time to review “Given,” a BL anime that I watched in the summer. I was told that the show was extremely sad and I love watching things that make me cry. The show follows Ritsuka Uenoyama, a young popular guitarist who has not found inspiration for music lately. His character is stern and mopey and I swear he sleeps on stairs with no fear at all. It is pretty impressive. On one of the lovely days that Uenoyama goes to sleep on the stairs near the gym, he discovers an orange haired male sleeping on the stairs hugging a red guitar. The name of the boy is Sato Mafuyu who only speaks in two word phrases and gleaming eyes. He asks Uenoyama to fix his guitar with broken strings and originally Uenoyama rejects the question. After some pleading, Uenoyama gives in. Once Uenoyama fixes the guitar, Mafuyu asks him to teach him how to play the guitar. Two episodes are spent of Mafuyu following and begging Uenoyama to teach him how to play and of course Uenoyama gives in. Uenoyama eventually introduces Mafuyu to his band, The Seasons, and we get introduced to Akihiki Kaji, the drummer and Haruki Nakayama, the bassist of the band. I got immense gender envy from Nakayama when I first saw him with his tied up hair and his mom friend personality. Nakayama takes Mafuyu under his wing a bit as Uenoyama teaches him how to play. Uenoyama finally gets excited and found inspiration for new music as he starts to teach Mafuyu more. Over the course of the next few episodes, Uenoyama and Mafuyu’s relationship grows as Mafuyu’s past starts surfacing as past friends become prominent as he is assigned to write lyrics for a song that they are going to perform at a festival. Mafuyu has trouble with the song as the past comes up and on the day of the concert, he still has not given any lyrics for the band to review which causes Uenoyama to freak out. Due to this, Mafuyu ends up breaking the strings of his guitar because of the stress. On the other hand, we get to see that Nakayama has a small crush on Kaji, despite Kaji leading Uenoyama’s sister on and being involved with Ugetsu Murata, a violin prodigy. I really did not like Kaji at the beginning, but he gets better at the end of the season. Mafuyu ends up telling the story that happened one winter and the relationship between his late boyfriend Yuki Yoshida who passed away to suicide. Yoshida and Mafuyu were childhood lovers and the song expresses Mafuyu’s feeling about how he can never forgive Yoshida for what he did but also freeing himself from the past. At the end of the performance, Mafuyu and Uenoyama go off stage and Uenoyama praises Mafuyu and ends up kissing him. The whole episode had my mouth open and tears falling down my face. The episode gave us so much information, but the creators of the show paced it so well to not overwhelm the viewer. After their performance, Uenoyama and Mafuyu finally confess to each other and they ask the rest of their bandmates permission to start dating. Nakayama gives them a warning due to them being in the same band as them whereas Kaji is fully supportive of their relationship. At the end, the relationship between the two grows and they start working on more music to play for their next gig which is an opening act for a band in Shibuya. The show made me cry a multitude of times and was pretty realistic when it came to overcoming a young death in society. I really enjoyed the show and will rate when I watch the movie and the OVA. I rate the show a 9.5/10. �The Beacon - November 2, 2022 Opinion Rating every single song from Taylor Swift’s “Midnights” 16 A look at Swift’s latest album (3 a.m.-listening edition) By Wren Haze Opinion Editor “Lavender Haze” 8.5/10 The vibes are immaculate here— however, the lyrics are not my favorite. The verse that mentions “talk your talk and go viral” simply does not make sense in my opinion. The rest of the song feels like I am with a lover and I am so immersed with them; the outside forces not being able change my perception of this person. Originally, I placed this song a lot lower than my final ranking due to the lyrics of the song. However, the rhythm of the song made it seem like this is what butterflies are like when you see the person you adore. “Maroon” 7/10 This song makes the connection between love and the color red. This song seems to take on a story of the present and past. In the present at the beginning is the past of their relationship. She eventually changes the tense of the song to the past after the relationship has ended. I did enjoy this song, but I feel this song can only play when I am in my feelings. “Anti-Hero” 10/10 Either this song is really good or I am still haunted by my past trauma of blaming myself for everything. I would like to say it is both. “I am the problem, it’s me,” really gets me reliving past mistakes and regrets, but the beat of the song makes me want to shake my ass. It truly is a win-win situation that definitely started a trend on Tik-Tok because of the lyrics. “Snow On The Beach (ft. Lana Del Ray)” 6/10 Or should I say featuring back up vocals? This collaboration was extremely disappointing as Del Ray served as a backup vocal on this track. The song definitely had Del Ray vibes but it did not hit as a Del Ray song would. “You’re On Your Own, Kid” 7/10 A lot of artists tell their own experience of balancing personal life and work and each artist tells a different story. Mitski best explained her experience as a Japanese-American artist as “working for the knife” and Swift tells her story of how she was “on her own.” Her story goes through some of the highs and lows she faced, especially her eating disorder that she mentioned in the “Miss Americana” documentary. What gets me as once she starts getting to the present of her life, the song proceeds to get faster as a balance of the two troubles starts to actually balance itself out. “Midnight Rain” 2/10 Please tell me that no one else hears James Charles singing the intro. This song is so horrid and an easy skip. Anyone who says that this album has no skips is delusional when it comes to this song. There is nothing else to say. “Question…?” 4/10 No Taylor, you cannot ask me a question. If it takes you a bunch of different scenarios to grow the courage to ask a question, was it truly meant to be asked? The song does hit in a way of reflecting on past relationships, but it did not hit compared to other songs. “Vigilante Sh*t” 8/10 This song was truly on the wrong album as it should have appeared on “Reputation.” The song is definitely a good hype song or a pregame. I think this song stands out compared to the rest of the album as it gives revenge vibes. Also, people think Swift works for the FBI now. “Bejeweled” 3/10 The beginning of the song was giving a “Steven Universe” vibe, but I just could not get behind this song. The beat of the song is what threw me off; however, “I miss sparkling” really resonated with me as relationships in our life are so toxic despite the depth it may hold, but it holds us back from living our life. “Labyrinth” 7/10 This song is the epitome of “oh. oh.” in books. The sole verse carries the whole song as it takes us through the fear of her falling in love to finally being happy that she found someone to love. “Karma” 10/10 “Karma” is God. “Karma” is a cat. “Karma” is my boyfriend. “Karma” is everywhere and I support it. The lyrics, the beats and the rhythm makes me want to dance the night away. This is a perfect song for the crowd going and I love this song dearly. “Sweet Nothing” 8/10 Not going to lie, I thought this song was going to be a rendition of “Sweet Nothing” by Calvin Harris, an ex of Swift, but it was very melodic and gave off an anthem for people who are into fairycore. It was a cute song. “Mastermind” 5/10 Lorde’s “Melodrama” album ran so this song can walk. I liked that it reminded me of Lorde’s music, but I did not enjoy the song as much as I hoped I would. “The Great War” 8/10 This song is an anthem for Luke Pearce from “Tears of Themis,” but it is in fact a song that made me cry upon first listen. It is a bit slower paced compared to other songs on the album, but the lyrics make it WANT MORE 3 A.M. MUSIC REVIEWS? SEND US YOUR SUGGESTIONS! INSTAGRAM: @WILKESBEACON relatable to the listener like “Anti-Hero”. “Bigger Than The Whole Sky” 7/10 This song gives me the vibe of a main character having a bittersweet moment at the end of a romance movie. I was a bit disappointed that this song was not at the last song of the album, but the song reminds me of the beat present in her “Red” album. “Paris” 4/10 The placing of the song is strange considering the slower song seems to appear at the bottom of the album. I did love that Karli Kloss advertised this song, but it would be an easy skip if I had to listen to it again. “High Infidelity” 5.5/10 Oh, Miss Swift can rhyme. I did forget this song existed and I should have forgotten it again because it was not it. It was cute but I do not need to know where you were on April 29 please and thank you. “Glitch” 3/10 I cannot tell if Swift can handle a situationship or if she struggles with long distance. I really did not care for this song. “Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve” 9/10 This song was definitely better the second time around I listened to it. It gives a mix of her older music and makes me want to cry on the floor at the same time. It makes me want to go on a late night drive and scream out the window. The song made the urge to cry grow higher and higher as the song continued its course. “Dear Reader” 4/10 Why is she telling the reader to commit arson, I thought she worked for the FBI. �The Beacon - November 2, 2022 Opinion 17 Planet Fitness does not deserve the constant hate Why the gym’s inclusive measures should be applauded Opinion Staff Writer access to a gym during the early mornings and late nights allows me to fit fitness into my schedule. Bodybuilders and self-identified “gym rats” outspokenly ridicule commercial gym chain Planet Fitness, but as someone who has been a member for years, I think this hate is undeserved. There are three main reasons why I think Planet Fitness is better than many make it out to be. Practical amenities Perhaps the biggest criticism Planet Fitness receives is that it does not have equipment they may need. It may not have the bells and whistles of other gyms By Sydney Allabaugh Accessibility One of the most defining advantages Planet Fitness has over other gyms is its accessibility. At only $10 a month, a membership cost is significantly lower than the average monthly gym fee, which is $58 a month, according to Healthline. This makes physical fitness significantly more accessible to those who may not be able to afford a gym membership otherwise. Not only is it financially accessible, but locations and hours allow for attainable workouts. With nearly 2,250 locations in the U.S., there is likely a Planet Fitness close by. Black Card members, the premium membership that is still only half of the national average, can access any Planet Fitness across the country. Additionally, being open 24 hours a day during the week with staff allows me to go when I am available without worry. As a college student, I cannot workout during typical hours of operation, so having that have state-of-the-art equipment and amenities, but it has everything the average gym-goer needs like cardio machines, smith machines, dumbbells, and other equipment. Although many disapprove of Planet Fitness having no free weights and few heavy dumbbells, smith machines are available. Most heavy lifts, including squats, deadlifts, bench presses, and even hip thrusts, can be achieved—in arguably a safer manner—on the smith machines. Many feel pressured to buy expensive gym memberships with promises of better amenities when the equipment is nearly identical. Although Planet Fitness may not have a pool, track, or intricate modern equipment, it has the services most actually use. Typically, the average person goes to the gym to lift weights or do cardio exercises. Both are achievable at Planet Fitness for a sixth of the cost of other gyms. Welcoming environment Planet Fitness’s motto is that they are a “Judgement Free Zone,” and for the most part, this statement is true. When I We want to hear your voice! Let your thoughts be known within the community. Join the Opinion section! CONTACT: Emily.Cherkauskas@wilkes.edu am at the gym, I see older people, young people, men, women, bodybuilders and beginners working out within the same facility. There was never a time I felt judged or unwelcome. A common criticism of Planet Fitness is that it is “anti-bodybuilder” due to their “lunk alarm” that goes off to discourage unwanted behavior, such as slamming weights or grunting loudly. I do not see it as anti-bodybuilder. I see this as a measure against fitness elitism and obnoxious egotists. It is possible to lift heavy without slamming it and damaging the equipment in the process. In my experience, the “lunk alarm” sounds incredibly infrequently anyway. After going to Planet Fitness a few times each week for two years, I have heard the alarm about two or three times due to excessively dangerous acts. There is also a great sense of community at Planet Fitness. It just looks different from other gyms. Since people of all walks of life go to Planet Fitness, not everyone is there because they’re competitive athletes. Older people may be there for mobility, parents may be there to increase confidence, and young people may be there to better their mental health. Regardless of the reason, most are supportive of others and help each other when needed. That is what the fitness community is all about. Graphic by David Marks �The Beacon - November 2, 2022 Opinion 18 Remote work can not only be convenient, but also depressing By David Marks Lead Designer So, we all remember when the pandemic started going down. Classes were moved to virtual sessions, in-person meetings of any kind were strictly prohibited, and everybody was, for the most part, sent away to their rooms (or houses, for our commuters), and told to hang tight until the big scary virus went away, or at least until we could get everyone vaccinated. At first, I remember feeling pretty elated my new educational situation. I would join whatever Zoom classes I had to, put the Zoom window itself on one monitor, and then play video games on the other monitor. Occasionally, I’d turn my microphone on and say something to maintain that sweet, sweet participation grade, and then I would flick it back off, returning to whatever game I happened to be playing at the moment. It wasn’t even always games. Sometimes I would cook, watch a TV show, walk my dog, and all while a Zoom class was happening in the background. I was essentially free to do whatever I wanted. I had no real obligation to do much of anything, for the most part, and so it barely even felt like I was in school. Then, the whole thing really started to lose its luster. It felt like I was really starting to be deprived of human interaction. Add to that the fact that I barely knew any of my classmates or my professors. For the duration of “Zoom University,” as it has been lovingly called, I made almost no meaningful connections. When we finally did come back to in-person classes, it ended up being a huge relief. It wasn’t totally normal, (we still had masks on, mind you), but it was something much closer to normal human interaction, something that I had forgotten I needed and loved. If you asked me again if I would ever go back to remote learning if I had the choice, I would almost certainly say no. Now, you would think I would have remembered the lesson I learned about myself during this time. That I need in- person interaction to make meaningful First of all, anytime I am working, I on a casual level with the people you connections and to feel happy. But, alas, try to work in a public setting, preferably work with remotely. I did not. No, it’s not the same as being inaround people I can chat with. This This semester, I started a remote really fills the social interaction vacuum person, but it’s the best we got—at least internship at an ad agency. Similar to you can often feel until Elon puts a chip in our head. what happened Where I interned, the atmosphere with remote work. with remote Secondly, I inside the group chat was absolutely I started to feel much the same would learning, the highly ludicrous. It felt almost like I was in a novelty of being recommend still Discord channel or something. People way I felt when we were doing able to earn money following all of are firing off GIFs, making all sorts of virtual classes: cut-off, and in and complete tasks your normal jokes, sharing hilarious stories about without having to hygienic routines their lives, etc.. Engaging with this gave dire need to be around other wear a suit and tie, you would me the feeling that I was a part of a real people. make small-talk, otherwise follow group, albeit a virtual one. adhere to normal Let this be a warning: You may very if you were going office social well not be able to do remote work and to an in-person Eventually, I figured out that I dynamics and etc., remain mentally healthy, at least in position. simply cannot do virtual work was at first, very, There is remote work’s current state. I’m highly very alluring. optimistic about the future of remote something about completely alone. It’s too lonely, The notion that the brain, my brain work, though. there’s too many distractions I could get all my As virtual reality innovations seem at least, that feels work done, submit like its ready for to shatter what was previously thought and too little accountability. it for review, and the day when I’m to be possible again and again, I think then just chill, all all cleaned up and remote work will look quite different while getting paid, wearing clothes within our lifetimes. was amazing. Perhaps with time, it will be just as that I would feel comfortable going out However, for me at least, there’s of the house in. satisfying as being in-person with your something about sitting alone at a Finally, make every effort to interact fellow coworkers. computer in your dimly-lit room for a long period of time that really starts to get to you and the flaws in remote work become highly apparent. There’s no in-person celebration when the project you’re working on is Do you own a business? successful. The communication process Have an upcoming event? is greatly handicapped by the limitation of written word and Zoom. And perhaps Advertise with The Beacon and reach up to most importantly, you can’t form strong thousands of clients per week! bonds with people you only know through the medium of text and video chat, or at least I can’t. After a little while, these problems Sizes range from 1/8 of a page up to a full page really started to drag down my general demeanor. I started to feel much the Advertisements are in full color same way I felt when we were doing Can be ran in one issue up to an entire semester virtual classes: cut-off, and in dire need to be around other people. Eventually, I figured out that I simply cannot do virtual work completely For more information, please contact: alone. It’s too lonely, there’s too many distractions and too little accountability. Kalen.Churcher@wilkes.edu So, over time, I picked up a few tricks or to make remote work more sufferable, for those of us who are more “neurotic,” Emily.Cherkauskas@wilkes.edu so to speak. PLACE YOUR AD HERE! �The Beacon - November 2, 2022 Sports Sports 19 Want your sport covered? Deserve to be Athlete of the Week? Contact the Sports Editor: Baylee.Guedes@wilkes.edu Winter sports preview: here comes the winter storm By Wren Haze & Baylee Guedes University for their home opener on Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. in the Marts Center. As fall runs its course, athletics prepare for the storm that winter sports will bring. Women's ice hockey The women’s ice hockey team returns with a new head coach. Dave LaBaff, hired this past June, will take on his first season coaching for the Colonels as he spent the last eight seasons at SUNY Canton. Senior Julie Patterson led the Colonels with six goals last season as Kendall Castro had five and junior Rachel Morey with four. Valerie Koenig and Castro, who have both graduated, had six assists as Morey and Patterson followed with five each. The Colonels will be having 25 regular season games, including their home opener against seventh ranked Nazareth. During preseason polls, the team was ranked fifth in the MAC and 10th in the United Collegiate Hockey Conference (UCHC). Opinion Editor & Sports Editor Women's basketball The women’s basketball team was voted to finish six out of nine teams. The Colonels finished fifth last year and lost in the Quarterfinals to Misericordia University 51-43. Tara Macciocco returns for her fifth season as the head coach for the Colonels. Senior Brianna Horton returns as the teams' top 3-point scorer with 30 3-pointers last season. Horton also had a 7.6 scoring average for the team with a season total of 180 points whereas junior Julia Marino led the Colonels with 86 assists last season. The women’s basketball team will be competing in 25 regular season games with 16 of them being Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) games and 13 of them being home. Their first game will be away at Keystone College on Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. Their first home game will be Nov. 11 against Penn State Alto in the Marts Center. “The team is looking really strong this year,” said graduate student Kendra Smith. “We have a veteran team that I think is doing a really great job at leading the way for our underclassmen. The intensity of practices are at a new level this year and everyone works to push each other and get better everyday.” Men's basketball Men’s basketball was voted sixth in the MAC preseason poll. The team finished 8-17, 5-11 on the season last year under Izzi Metz, his ninth year as head coach. Junior Matthew Davidheiser led the Colonels with 38 3-pointers last season as Sean Coller had 33 and sophomore Cayden Merrifield with 29. The team lost Coller to graduation. Defensively, junior Trent Fisher led the Colonels with 38 blocks. The Colonels will host Clarks Summit Men's ice hockey On the other hand, the men’s ice hockey team continues on under the coaching of Tyler Hynes. Hynes returns for his fourth season as head coach for the Colonels. “Last year was a tremendous season for our program and set a bar we are trying to uphold,” said Hynes. “We return 17 players from last year’s team who will have more responsibility leadership wise and an expectation to produce.” The team finished 20-5-1 on the season and three of their players were announced as Players To Watch, according to the UCHC. Graduate students Phil Erickson and Scott Mueller and senior Michael Paterson-Jones were the players named. Erickson tallied 26 points on 14 goals and 12 assists last season whereas Mueller tallied seven. Paterson-Jones, goaltender, has 1,212 career saves and 33 wins. Men's and women's swim The men’s and women’s swim team is currently 0-2 on the season under new head coach Christopher Paynter. The men’s team fell to FDU-Florham 62-102 and Messiah University 27-167 in a tri-meet on Oct. 22. The women’s team fell 174-4 and 164-7. Graduate student Shane Miller and firstyear Ashton Dainty finished fourth and fifth consecutively in the 200 freestyle with Miller finishing with a time of 2:05.87 and Dainty with a 2:07.27 in the six swimmer race. Miller went on to place third in the 200 freestyle relay with Dainty, senior Liam White and junior Stephen Verosko finishing with a time of 1:44.53. Senior Maddy Kinard is the only returning female swimmer for the Colonels. Kinard placed fifth out of 10 swimmers in the 100 backstroke and sixth in the 200 backstroke. Wilkes will face Dickinson College and Lebanon Valley College on Nov. 5 for a trimeet in Carlisle, Pa. Wrestling Wrestling will be hitting the mats starting on Nov. 5 at the Ned McGinley Invitational Tournament (NMIT), which will be hosted by King’s College. The team returns under Jon Laudenslager who is in his 20th season as head coach. Sophomore Austin Fashour returns after going 32-6 during his first season as a Colonel in the 125. Last season, Fashour placed second place at NMIT, second at the Wildcat Invitational, first at the Blue Jay Classic, first at the Wilkes Invitational and second at the SE Regionals. “The team looks good,” said senior Cody Dix. “The young guys are keeping the energy levels high and there is a lot of talent on the mats.” Senior Jack Bauer will also be returning after going 21-9 his junior season, adding to his 40-24 overall record in the 133. For more information on all of the winter athletic events and contests, go to www.gowilkesu.com. The Beacon//Baylee Guedes ARCHIVE PHOTO: Graduate student Phil Erickson preparing to win a faceoff last February. �The Beacon - November 2, 2022 Sports 20 Where are they now? Former Wilkes hockey player Nick Fea By Julia Mazur Staff Writer Nick Fea, a Wilkes ice hockey alumnus, had the opportunity to play in an American Hockey League (AHL) preseason game on Oct. 5. Fea graduated from Wilkes with a degree in business management this past spring. Fea was also a part of the first-ever men’s ice hockey program at Wilkes while completing four full seasons. During his time as a Colonel, Fea had a total of 121 points: 42 goals and 80 assists in 86 games played. His success at Wilkes helped him to be noticed by scouts in the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins organization. This led to Fea being invited to attend the Penguins training camp in early October. “I was excited for an opportunity to play hockey at a high level and to try and continue my dream of playing hockey for a living,” said Fea. When the morning of Oct. 5 came around, Fea was excited to find out that he would be suiting up for the Penguins in their opening pre-season game. With over 3,700 fans in attendance, including his former coach and teammates, Fea got a taste of what it was like to play professional ice hockey. Although Fea had been preparing for this moment his whole life, it was still a bit of an adjustment for him. In comparison to the pace of the game at the collegiate level, the AHL pace was the biggest overall change for Fea. “Decisions have to be made quicker,” said Fea. “But at the end of the day, it is just hockey and once you adapt to the pace it just feels like a normal game.” Fea worked hard for this moment, not only on the ice but off of the ice as well. He has become more acclimated to the environment of a professional organization through the opportunity of attending this training camp. Through Fea’s experience, it is seen that being a successful player not only involves your abilities on the ice but also learning how to better your mind and body, as well as being prepared for any situation. “I enjoy the process of getting better every day,” said Fea. “Being prepared is something that I take pride in.” Fea credits his current success to the past four seasons of playing hockey at Wilkes. Fea was able to learn a lot about hockey throughout his time as a Colonel, while also learning about himself and the things he is capable of. “No matter what happens, always try to have a positive mindset and attitude,” said Fea. “You can only control what you can control, and there are a lot of things you can not control” Although the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins did not offer him a contract, Fea has high hopes for his future career. He is currently unsure of what he will be doing this upcoming season professionally, but one thing is certain. Fea is determined to continue to pursue his professional career in hockey. Determination and hard work go a long way in professional sports. Fea is a perfect example of these traits, helping to show others that anything is possible if you work hard. The Beacon//Julia Mazur Fea looking for a teammate to advance the puck to in the preseason game. SWIM: Colonels hoping for early success under new coach By Adam Grundt Staff Writer Christopher Paynter is looking to build a new culture around the Wilkes swim team as he enters his first season as head coach. Paynter spent last season at Hobart College and William Smith College in Geneva, NY, where he handled the program’s recruiting as well as serving as an assistant coach for both the men’s and women’s programs. Along with his coaching position, Paynter was also an intern strength and conditioning coach. “My passion for coaching started when I joined the coaching staff for my parents’ track club, Hershey Blaze,” said Paynter. “I found joy in seeing athletes progress and in helping them in any way I could with achieving their goals. The relationships and bonds that I made over the years at that track club really helped push me to want to do more with coaching, so I started looking toward the collegiate level.” Prior to coaching, Paynter was a twotime Big East champion swimmer and diver at Villanova University. His times recorded at Villanova place him among the top three fastest Wildcat swimmers of all time. He graduated from the university in December 2021 with a degree in liberal arts and sciences. Before attending Villanova, Paynter was a National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association (NISCA) All-American at Hershey high school in Pennsylvania. “During my time at Villanova and at Hershey High School, I had the honor of being coached by some of the best coaches as well as learning from some of the best,” Paynter said. “One thing I learned was that having those relationships with your athletes makes everything easier. Athletes start to trust you and believe in what you are telling them. They start to buy into the new culture we are trying to build and that puts everyone on the same page.” Maddy Kinard, a senior and the only female swimmer on the team, is looking forward to what the season will bring with Paynter now at the helm of the program. “While Paynter’s practice style is different than some of us have ever had, I can honestly say we’ve all had our moments of struggle but have now pretty much adjusted and have really gotten into the swing of things,” said Kinard. “This is especially thanks to coach who regularly works with us on scheduling, checks in on us, and is always open to any comments or concerns we may have.” Some of the swimmers’ goals for the season are based upon what is instilled into the swimmers by Paynter. “He (Paynter) was very quick to set his goals and set his intentions for the team,” said junior Stephen Verosko. “I think what we need to focus on for the season is to be headstrong, and know that as long as we’re having fun, we will become a stronger team in the future to win meets and even bigger events.” The Colonels will travel to Dickinson College for a tri-meet with the Red Devils and the Lebanon Valley Dutchmen on Nov. 5. T he meet will be live-streamed at gowilkesu.com where the meets statistics and results can also be accessed. �The Beacon - November 2, 2022 Sports 21 FB: Jonathan Drach’s love of football started at a young age By Baylee Guedes Sports Editor In his fifth season as the head coach of the football team, Jonathan Drach has acquired many accolades. However, it is essential to look at how he got to this point. Drach’s football career started long before he could play. While he was still in diapers, Drach was around the game of football as his father was the head coach of a high school football team. “I have had a close relationship with football my entire life,” said Drach. “I have been going to games and riding the bus since I could walk. I have always loved the chess match of the game.” When Drach began playing football in third grade, his love for football grew even more and he decided in middle school that being a quarterback was what he fancied. Drach continued playing into his high school years as a quarterback, starting as a junior and eventually earning several allstate and all-league honors. Drach graduated with a large class of over 1000 students and student-athletes. He was given the opportunity to receive a full football scholarship to Western Michigan University, which he accepted. “I went on to start at quarterback for three years in college after red-shirting and backing up the current WMU head football coach Tim Lester,” said Drach. During his senior year as the starting quarterback for the Western Michigan Broncos, Drach completed a single-season record of 67 percent of his passes for 1,499 yards and 13 touchdowns. He also received the MAC All-Academic Team selection twice as well as receiving the Broncos' 2003 John Gill ScholarAthlete Award. Following the completion of his collegiate career and graduating with a double major in economics and finance, Drach coached with his father at West Aurora High School as the offensive coordinator for two seasons. During this time, he spent two years trading European Equity Futures for a company in Chicago called DE Trading, which allowed Drach to be able to coach alongside his father as well as support himself. After two years of experience, Drach decided that it was time to further his coaching career. “I transitioned to college coaching at Hobart College in upstate New York,” said Drach. “I started as an intern and worked my way up to a full-time position after my second season with the program. I loved every aspect of coaching college football and I was passionate about making this my career.” After 11 years at Hobart and helping that team collect many accolades, Drach came to Wilkes to take over the head coaching position in 2018. “I have loved working at Wilkes,” said Drach. “The people that I get to work with every day are amazing and we have a great family bond on our staff and team. It is fun to come to work every day in a place that is supportive and driven to improve. We have a long way to go to accomplish some of our goals but we have a blast working toward that with all that we do.” During his time at Wilkes thus far, Drach has led the team to get better every season. He turned the program around from having a winless season the year before he began coaching, to a 6-4 record, one of the largest turnarounds in Division III football, according to gowilkesu.com. He has also supported his team in earning multiple All-MAC awards. However, Drach could not have accomplished this without his coaching staff. “It is everything (to have a good coaching staff ). I would not do what I do without them,” said Drach. “One person can only do so much and you have to lean on one another to accomplish the greater goal. My piece is equal to theirs, and we all need each other to reach the top.” Drach’s main goal is to help these young men develop on and off of the field as well as be their support system when needed. He hopes that the players he has been coaching can cling to the lessons that the coaching staff has been teaching them, in hopes that they will apply it off the field and in real life, post-graduation. Drach’s experience with coaching has shown us that his true passion lies on the football field and he leaves us with a piece of advice for those who want to follow in the footsteps of him and other coaches in finding their true passion. “Put your head down and keep working,” said Drach. The most progress is made when you do not worry about outside factors that you cannot control.” Catch Drach coaching the Colonels every Saturday during the fall season. The Colonels are currently sitting at 5-2 (as of Oct.28) and are looking to improve throughout the season. The Beacon//Baylee Guedes Drach speaking to the coaching staff through his headset to determine the next move. DO YOU HAVE AN INTEREST IN WRITING ABOUT SPORTS? Contact Sports Editor Baylee.Guedes@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - November 2, 2022 Sports 22 Athlete of the Week • • Caleb Edwards - -~----= - I -=--_..aa.._ - ---=- First-Year Cross Country Runner The Beacon: Male Athlete of the Week Edwards was chosen as our Athlete of the Week (AOTW) after his perfomance at the LVC Last Chance Run Fast 8k event. Edwards ran a personal best time of 27:12.1. This put him in the Colonel record book as he set the third best time in Wilkes cross country history. Along with being our AOTW, Edwards received the MAC Runner of the Week award. Major: Enviromental Science Hometown: Grahamsville, NY High School: Tri-Valley Central What has been your favorite sports memory from your time as a Colonel? Every race. Each time I step up to the line I get to test my limits and find out if I am willing to give it all out on the course. That in conjunction with representing Wilkes, it gives me a good feeling to represent something greater than just myself. What is your favorite professional sports team (any sport)? I don’t have a favorite professional sports team but I do have a favorite athlete. Eluid Kipchoge is an Olympic gold medalist in the marathon and currently holds the world record for the fastest marathon time in history. His motto “No Human is Limited” is very inspiring and seeing him run makes me want to drive myself to be the best athlete I can be. What is your favorite thing to do away from sports? I like to play instrumental pieces and jazz on my ukulele and sing with my guitar. The Beacon//Lauren Bowers Editor’s s elec tions are mined by ts ditor's note note:: Athlete Athlete of of the the Week Week selections are deter determined by the the spor sports staff nd of mic year, year, we ill post post aa reader poll on taff each each week. week . At At the the eend of the the acade academic we w will reader poll on Tw itte r @ Wilkes B eacon to row n an Twitter @WilkesBeacon to ccrown an “Athlete "Athlete of o the the Year." Year. " What is your favorite part of being an athlete at Wilkes? I unfortunately was a latecomer to taking running super seriously in high school, but with the help of my coach and a lot of hard work my running skyrocketed in just my senior year. Being able to continue the same work ethic I had in high school at a higher level of athletics is a privilege I am glad to have. What sports movie is your go-to for movie night? “Cars.” “I am speed,” You can’t beat that. If you did not play your current sport, what sport would you have wanted to play? Ultimate Frisbee, that seems to be the only other sport I can do well in. How do you feel about being selected as the Athlete of the Week? I am thankful. I have big aspirations for what I want to accomplish in Cross Country. I am excited about the progress that I am making with the help of my coach and teammates who help me to give it all each day. Compiled by Baylee Guedes, Sports Editor �Sports The Beacon - November 2, 2022 Athlete of the Week 23 Nicole Fitzpatrick Junior Volleyball Outside-Hitter The Beacon: Female Athlete of the Week Fitzpatrick was chosen as our Athlete of the Week (AOTW) after her perfomance after contributing 18 kills to the Colonels big 3-1 win over St. Joseph's College. Fitzpatrick ended the week with 40 kills, 13 aces, 30 digs and four blocks in her past three games. Along with being our AOTW, Fitzpatrick earned the MAC Offensive Player of the Week award. Major: Psychology Hometown: New Hampton, NY High School: Minisink Valley What has been your favorite sports memory from your time as a Colonel? Finally defeating Kings in our conference match. What is your favorite professional sports team (any sport)? New York Yankees + NY Rangers. What is your favorite thing to do away from sports? Spending time with my friends. If you did not play your current sport, what sport would you have wanted to play? I probably would have been playing soccer still. How do you feel about being selected as the Athlete of the Week? It is coming to the end of our season and I’m honestly really proud of all the hard work being put in and it only makes me want to grow more as an athlete. What is your favorite part of being an athlete at Wilkes? Throughout my years here I’ve made so many amazing friends and memories. What sports movie is your go-to for movie night? 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 2022 November 1 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communications Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2022 November 1 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/55813920577bc0f39bbf1a9c97d64316.pdf 24d254c1bee488fb5758226bf3bb1d3e PDF Text Text The Beacon - November 9, 2022 THE BEACON Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Wilkes University - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Volume 75, Issue 7 1 “The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow.” Wilkes receives $2.5 million grant to improve Darte - ' '1!' - ......... -~~..::.:...;_.,. --.:--.; ~ .. :'" _ ... The Beacon/Maddy Kinard Gov. Tom Wolf has announced the allocation of $2.5 million in funding through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant to assist the university in making the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center more accessible. While this will occur over a series of installments, the Wilkes campus and greater Wilkes-Barre community can expect several projects that will make the world of art through performance and lecture more obtainable. For the full story, see page 3. Wilkes recieves ABET reaccreditation, page 6 Unique exhibition debuts at the Sordoni Art Gallery, page 7 Pros and cons of Musk’s Twitter purchase and reign, page 17 WREST: Colonels take third at Ned McGinley Invitational, page 21 �The Beacon - November 9, 2022 News News 2 Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor Maddy Kinard: Madelynn.Kinard@wilkes.edu Student Government notes: November 2 weekly meeting By Claudia Cuchran Staff Writer Student Government held its eighth meeting of the semester, covering three fund requests, three upcoming events and the member/club of the month. First, the schools of Nursing and Pharmacy presented again a fund request for this fall semester’s Late Night Lift. This event was started by the Health and Wellness Club in 2014, and this is the first time the event is returning since 2019 due to COVID-19. This year’s Late Night Lift will be hosted by the Wilkes Barre YMCA on Nov. 21 from 8 to 10 p.m. The facility will be open exclusively to Wilkes students, and students will have access to all areas of the YMCA. There will be events, services and giveaways to the first 150 participants. There was a motion to allocate the whole fund amount requested, which was passed. Kappa Psi, Wilkes’ chapter of the nationwide Pharmaceutical Fraternity, presented to the council for a second time with a fund request to host this year’s Fall Northeast Province Assembly. The conference is set to take place at Genetti’s in WilkesBarre. Kappa Psi is involved in community events through conferences, fundraisers, events and community service. These conferences allow future health care providers to network and learn more about their field of study. A motion to allocate a portion of the fund request to cover conference expenses was put forth and passed. Finally, the Wilkes Veterans Council presented to the council with a fund request to cover expenses to attend the 15th annual Student Veterans of America National Conference in Orlando, Florida. These conferences connect students with potential employers and 500 plus companies and empowers student veterans to lead and live their best lives. Wilkes’ Veterans Council aims to have a positive impact on the community here at home and during travels. The goal for this conference is to show potential employers what they are capable of and to expand upon information and sources gathered at last year’s event. The fund request will help cover conference registration, hotel, meal and travel expenses. The Veterans Council members will present again to the Student Government next week. Beacon Briefs: Upcoming campus events Compiled by Beacon News Staff Spring parking applications available Commuter and resident parking applications for the spring 2023 semester are now available to fill out. The deadline for all applications is Nov. 30. Applications will not be accepted or reviewed after the deadline closes. If you would like to aply for a Ralston parking permit, please specify in your application. Any other questions must be taken with parking at 570-408-7275, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Manuscript accepting submissions Manuscript Society, the university's creative writing magazine, is accepting submissions until March 31. Please email submissions to magazine@ wilkes.edu Submissions should be no more than five pages double-spaced text, five poems, or five images per submitter. Please include the title of each piece clearly at the top of the page or as the file name. Please submit files as .doc or .docx format, .jpeg or .png for images and graphics Do not include your name or any identifying information within the document. Diploma Orders If you are a candidate for graduation in May 2023 with a bachelor's degree, then it is time to order your diploma. Diplomas must be ordered whether or not you are attending the graduation ceremony. The order form for your diploma can be accessed with the following link: https:// etcentral.wilkes.edu/#/form/4 Before you order your diploma, you must register for courses for the spring 2023 semester. The deadline for diploma orders is December 21. Signups for WBS game Student Development is hosting a trip to see the WBS Penguins for $5. Register for tickets at the info desk in the SUB. The game starts at 6:05 p.m. on November 18. The huttle will leave at 5 p.m. to get to the arena. The Fall 2022 Wilkes Open House is Nov. 12 from 8:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event begins in the Henry Student Center and includes breakfast, an academic and information fair, lunch, a campus tour and a student panel. The 2022 Casino Week will take place from Nov. 14 to 18, and will include various games, foods, mocktails and prizes. This year’s theme is James Bond: Casino Royale. The Student Government member and club for the month of October were chosen at this week’s meeting. Sophomore Eliana Kramer and the Society of Women Engineers were selected as winners. Student Government will meet again on Wednesday, Nov. 9. Table of Contents News..................2 Life, A&E............7 Opinion............14 Sports................19 Upcoming Events: 2022 Fall Semester November 9 - GSA Variety Show 10 - Paint N' Sip 23 - Thanksgiving break begins 28 - Classes resume December 12 - Classes end and finals begin 19 - Final exams end �������������������������������� ���������� ������ ������� ������������� ��� �The Beacon - November 9, 2022 News 3 Wilkes receives grant to increase accessibility of Darte By Maddy Kinard News Editor Wilkes received $2.5 million in funding through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant which will see to increased accessibility of the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts. “This funding will have a long-term positive impact on Wilkes University and the surrounding community and will better reflect our commitment to modern and inclusive facilities. This results in improved connectivity and accessibility that ultimately enhance the visitor experience,” said Wilkes University President Greg Cant in a News@Wilkes story. In the story, Cant thanked Sen. Marty Flynn, Sen. John Yudichak, Sen. Lisa Baker, Rep. Aaron Kaufer and WilkesBarre Mayor George Brown. He also recognized Wilkes alumnus Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski. Pashinski spent time in the Darte as a student and he continues to support the university performances. As the second-largest grant in the university’s history, this grant will allow the university to install ramps, an enhanced entrance, accessible restrooms, seating and parking, as well as improved lobby space and a new interior elevator. “This project will provide great accessibility to the campus community as well as for the members of the greater Wilkes-Barre community to enjoy programs, lectures and performances offered on the Wilkes campus,” said Charles Cary, executive director of campus support services. As of now, campus support services will still be working through the construction design process over the next several months. Until this is completed, a timeframe for construction is still to be decided. The Darte Center is home to and makes possible many productions, performances and lectures from nationally known speakers. Four mainstage productions from the Wilkes Division of Performing Arts are held each year, along with ensemble performances from members of the greater community. Two such productions held this semester have been Clue: On Stage! and a musical retelling of Little Women. Aari Gould, a senior musical theatre and public history major, analyzed the Darte’s accessibility as part of her disability history course. As part of the project, she found many aspects of the Darte like the upper lobby and the theatre itself to be not very accessible. The Darte also lacks in automatic door buttons. “The accessible update to the Darte is definitely a very good thing,” said Gould. “It will not only allow more people access to see art on stage, but it will also make the Darte an inclusive space for everyone. And hopefully, it opens up the conversation for a more accessible campus and community.” This seems to be the case as Cary states that Wilkes is committed to making all of its buildings accessible. “We are constantly assessing and looking for ways to make improvements to our buildings,” said Cary. Photos courtesy Dr. Jon Liebetrau and Patty Deviva Jake Wood delivered his speech “Conquering Chaos” Oct. 11, 2022 in the Darte center as part of the university’s Allan P. Kirby Lecture in Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship. Wood showcased the ways in which entrepreneurial thinking and leadership is similar to being a soldier. Left to right: Olivia Scarborough, Maddie Meier, Rachel Kern, and Jay’na Johnson. Wilkes Clue: On Stage! ran from Oct 6 to 8 of 2022. Similar to the boardgame, audience members watched as beloved characters tried to solve a murder mystery. �The Beacon - November 9, 2022 News 4 Women's reproductive rights headlinee diversity series By Sam Mullen Staff Writer During the week of Nov. 14, the Office of Diversity Initiatives will host its 11th Annual International Diversity Series. This year the event will highlight women’s reproductive rights in three lectures from Professor Heather Sincavage, Dr. Andreea Maierean and Dr. Troy Lynn Lewis. The series takes place in the Savitz Lounge, located on the second floor of the Henry Student Center. The lecture on Nov. 14 will be at 4:30 p.m; Nov. 15 will be at 11 a.m; and Nov. 17 will be at 4:30 p.m. The first talk of the series will feature Heather Sincavage, associate professor of art and director of Sordoni Art Gallery, on Nov. 14. She will address how art has lacked women’s body autonomy throughout history. As well as showing how female artists started to change their art to fit this narrative. Sincavage will then close her talk by showing artists today who use art as a form of protest and activism for women’s rights. Sincavage said that her lecture is “showing artists taking matters into their own hands to be the voice of dissent.” The following day, Nov. 15, Dr. Andreea Maierean, associate professor of political science, will focus on the 23year period where Romania had bans on contraception. In the lecture, Maierean will go indepth about the consequences that came with this decision and how Romania was able to maintain one of the most repressive reproductive policies of the twentieth century. On Nov. 17, Dr. Troy Lynn Lewis, assistant professor of pharmacy practice, will discuss the maternal mortality rate in the United States and how there is a major difference in race when it comes to maternal mortality. Erica Acosta expressed how “the overturning of Roe vs Wade would criminalize females if they choose to not go full turn with the pregnancy." She continued, stating "It’s important for students to know what laws and implications this is causing female rights over their own bodies.” As a disclaimer, those who are interested in attending these events should be prepared to engage in conversations and learn about where women’s reproductive rights are at this point in time in history, which may include potentially-triggering topics being covered. There will also refreshments and food like pizza and salads included at each lecture. “The diversity series is looking to provide our Wilkes community with an in-depth understanding about the consequences of being denied access to healthcare and how this has been handled domestically and internationally,” said Sincavage. DIVERSITY SERIES SCHEDULE "ARTIST AS THE VOICE OF THE PROTEST" By Heather Sincavage Monday, Nov. 14 @ 4:30 p.m. Savitz Lounge "CONTROLLING ABORTION RIGHTS IN COMMUNIST ROMANIA" By Dr. Andreea Maierean Tuesday, Nov. 15 @ 11 a.m. Savitz Lounge "IMPROVING MATERNAL HEALTH OUTCOMES" By Dr. Troy Lynn Lewis Thursday, Nov. 17 @ 4:30 p.m. Savitz Lounge Wilkes addresses rumored music minor suspension By Amanda Montgomery Music minor safe and new faculty to be hired Staff Writer A recent rumor - both online and off that said the Wilkes music minor would be terminated is false, according to the university. In reality, the university is looking to add faculty to the program. “I have spent the past three weeks talking to students, advisers, alumni and administrators assuring them there is not, nor has been, any change to the music minor,” said Dr. Jon Liebetrau, chair of the division of performing arts. “Recently I learned, to my surprise, that some Wilkes music students have been fretting since the beginning of semester about the 'suspension' or the 'termination' of the music minor.” Liebetrau believes that the rumor originated after a member of the department left for another job opportunity in late-July. That departure, departu1'--, coupled with an unrelated retirement rement last last May, may have caused somee people people to to worry. “Most likely, someone made nade aa false false assumption that music classes sses wouldn’t wouldn't be covered this school,I year,” year;' he he continued. Students heard the rumor .1mor around around campus, and there was 1s aa petition petition created on the website change.org. :hange.org. “I heard it from a junior junior in in the the psychology program, am, the one who had the petition, and she said they didn’t have the professors to teach some of the classes, and they were going to put someone on hold and the seniors were going to have to wait to graduate or not not be ._,~ able to graduate with with their their credentials,” said Isabella Isabella Ruiz, sophomore biochemistry major. bioche Th petition TI e mentioned the idea m that the music minor had been suspended due to lack of staff, and claimed that none of the classes needed for the minor can be taught as a result. Liebetrau explained that a senior asked about the possibility of a course substitution for a music class sur that that would would not be offered this semester, and and that that aa suitable substitute was found af er and approved, so that this .1,{)rtly aft shortly student could graduate with their music minor in May. Even with a staff shortage, students can be assured that they can still earn their music minor, and that certain substitutions and solutions can be found to facilitate this. “I can confirm that the rumor about the suspension of the music minor is not true," said Dr. Paul Riggs, dean of Arts and Sciences. "We have advertised for two new tenure-track faculty members in music, and fully expect to make both hires before the end of the academic year." Both Liebetrau and Riggs advise that anyone with questions or concerns about any Wilkes program should seek out the director or chairperson of that program to clear any confusion and settle any uneasiness. Graphic by Maggie Murphy �The Beacon - November 9, 2022 News 5 Dr. Chelsea Chamberlain joins Wilkes as assistant professor By Maddy Kinard News Editer Historian Dr. Chelsea Chamberlain joined Wilkes this semester as an assistant professor of global cultures. Chamberlain is from the northwest and grew up in Idaho. She completed her undergraduate at Whitworth University, Washington as a history major and then went on to complete her master’s in history at the University of Montana, Missoula. From there, she stayed in Philadelphia for seven years and earned a doctor of philosophy in history from the University of Pennsylvania, which led her to Wilkes. “I decided I wanted to be a historian after I had a really great high school history teacher,” said Chamberlain. “She made me love the subject and showed me how history wasn’t just about names and dates but was actually about narratives and arguments and about bringing your perspective to the past and letting it inform how you see the present and the future.” Over the course of her graduate studies, Chamberlain narrowed her focus, becoming a disabilities historian. because they were racial minorities or In particular, she focuses on the women that did not behave the way they history of disability in the United were expected to. “I’m going to States, in addition this conference to medicine and and talking about education in how even though childhood. it’s hard to find This emphasis them in the of study came sources because about during her they couldn’t write, masters as she was it’s important reading sources for historians to that sounded “so pay attention to strange”, hearing people who had social leaders really significant talking about disabilities in the “feeblemindedness” past and connect and “eugenics." with them and tell Chamberlain Photo courtesy Dr. Chamberlain their stories,” said described it as “going Chamberlain. down the rabbit hole” Chamberlain finds that she learned from that point forward as she wanted to a lot about being a teacher in graduate know more. Chamberlain will be going to a school and how to teach history in ways conference in Chicago the weekend of that hopefully engages her students and Nov. 12 where she will be presenting teaches them how the subject matter is on the topic about when historians important and matters. Unrelated to her education, during talk about mental disability in history, they often focus on people who were her masters in Montana, she also began constructed as mentally disabled stand-up comedy where she participated in open mic nights. “That stuck with me–it made me a way better teacher because once you get used to bombing in front of an audience and trying to crack a joke and just getting nothing in return, it actually makes you much better in the classroom at handling a lack of response or figuring out how to get the response you want,” said Chamberlain. In her free time, Chamberlain loves to walk her dog. She conducts “walking office hours," which is an hour-long spot on Wednesday afternoons where she invites students to walk with herself and her dog around the riverwalk. A word of advice Chamberlain would give to students is to communicate with professors. She sees students struggle with this the most and knows that faculty members want to help, but they can not know that a student needs help unless they express so and ask for it. Chamberlain states that students will find a lot of grace, encouragement and support from faculty, so long as they are willing to ask for it. of soccer and interacting with many of GIS methods. Anaya Archilla has returned to the Panamanian students that are on Wilkes after spending time at California campus. State Polytechnic He is looking Un i ve r s it y, to help create Humbold. opportunities for “I was here for his students and four years, and wants to do more during COVID, for them. He wants there was the to send them to opportunity to go conferences and to California. I create memories decided to leave with all of them. my comfort zone Anaya Archila and try to be d e s c r i b e d exposed to this big his academic university. It was a background in great opportunity engineering as Photo courtesy Dr. Anaya Archila because at least 50 broad, which percent of the students, they were from has led to him doing a wide variety of different research projects. He has minorities,” said Anaya Archilla. In his spare time, he enjoys the game done research in synthesis, application and toxicity of nanomaterials, fate and transport of pollutants, water quality and fluid dynamics. Anaya Archila is very proud of the research that he has conducted and enjoys talking about it with others. He spoke about how it is this research that will help people discover solutions to the current problems in order to move on to the next ones. Anaya Archila has won numerous awards including fellowship awards from the department of energy in Puerto Rico and the department of transportation in Rhode Island and the Student Travel Award from the Sustainable Nanotechnology Organization When asked what he loves most about his job, he said he loves to be in the classroom and he loves to accommodate his students so that they can learn in the best way possible. Dr. Nelson Anaya Archila returns to Wilkes after time away By Zach Paraway News Staff Writer Dr. Nelson Anaya Archila is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Wilkes and is currently teaching his first semester. Anaya Archila is native to Columbia, a country in the northern region of South America, right below the country Panama. He has his bachelor's degree from the Industrial University of Santander in mechanical engineering, a master’s from the University of Puerto Rico in civil engineering and his doctor of civil and environmental engineering from the University of Rhode Island He teaches classes in principles of environmental engineering, fluid mechanics, solid waste, hydrogeology, principles of nanotechnology, nanotools, CADD, air quality, advanced CADD and �The Beacon - November 9, 2022 6 News Wilkes engineering program recieves ABET reaccreditation Program must follow seven extensive student criteria By Zach Paraway News Staff Writer The engineering program at Wilkes has recently been reaccredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. The ABET has been reviewing and approving programs for higher education engineering programs since 1932. The Wilkes program has received a six-year accreditation, the full amount that the ABET can give. Accreditation by ABET means that a program follows seven student criteria points, making a six-year period a statement to say that a program excels in all seven categories. These seven categories must be shown as being well taught to the students and must be large themes for the program as a whole. The seven points cover a wide range of fulfilments that include but are not limited tt oO ,, not limited public speaking ing skills, skills, p r o b l e m - s:olving, olving, e c o n o1 m m ii cC consideration, on, environmental tal consideration Jn and teamwork ·k Dr. Edward ud Bednarz, Class :lass of 2001, was was a full-time ime student at Wilkes. ilkes. ,ending After spending 12 years in1 the the army, army, he became aa professor professor at at Wilkes. Having fag helped helped and and seen the accreditation editation process process h::i~ seen ~PPn the thP growth orrmrth of Af the thP as a whole, heP has department. “Our program is a really great experience for our students. They get to come up with their own inventions and work work as as aa team. team. Some Some of our senior projects for patents projects have have gone gone on < and and have have created creat< companies,” said said Bednarz. Bednarz. He explained how He exr the reaccreditation the is as the is important import accreditation keeps accreditatic Wilkes competitive, Wilkes giving for giving something s, high high school schc students to look look at. a An area of the the program that he he feels especially highlights Wilkes hi, competitiveness co is the senior is projects. proje, Senior projects are done in two semesters at Wilkes, with the first being about the creation of an idea and the planning for which to build that idea. The second part is the building, testing and REMINDER! Build your resume with a diverse set of skills! The Beacon is looking for News writers! 0 000 You can write about ... • campus happenings • National news • Current events • Politics • And more! O full creation of said project. Brad Hepner, a senior mechanical engineering major, is currently in the process of getting a research article fully published in an academic journal. ”I've had a great experience with the students and faculty in the department over the past three and a half years. The professors are extremely nice and wish for your success and are a big help along the way,” said Hepner. The belief in the program is echoed by students and faculty. Hepner said the camaraderie between all the students and how everyone can work together is his favorite part, while Dr. Bednarz loves the growth of students. “I truly stand behind our program. I think our students leave here prepared for the real world. They get the lecture experience, one-on-one attention, and especially lab experience,” said Bednarz. ~ NEWS ------ ---□ CONTACT: News Editor: Madelynn.Kinard@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - November 9, 2022 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Life, Arts & Entertainment Have any events or artists to be shared? Contact Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor: Jordan.Daniel@wilkes.edu Unique exhibition debuts at the Sordoni Art Gallery By Laury Angeles Martinez Life, Arts & Entertainment Staff Writer A new exhibition called “Creativity, Collaboration and Friendship” by artist David C. Driskell has arrived at the Sordoni Art Gallery. This exhibition will be open to the public until Feb. 26, 2023. The purpose of the exhibit is to point up Driskell’s history and legacy as an artist along with the importance of his and his friends’ friendship. The exhibition centers around his work as an artist, curator, educator and organizer. Driskell’s long and creative career began in the early 1950s and lasted until his death in 2020. “We felt it was important that we show the artistic achievements of David alongside the artists that he advocated for and inspired him throughout his career,” said Heather Sincavage, associate professor of art and the director and program coordinator of Sordoni Art Gallery. “We essentially tell a life story throughout the space.” The exhibition has been co-curated by Heather Sincavage, Prof. Curlee Raven Holton of the University of Maryland, and Dr. Sheila Bergman of the University of California-Riverside. “I think people should come to see it just because it is different,” said Devyn Cammarota, a senior digital design and media art major. “It is not like every show we have done so far because of the collaboration with other artists, like the colors and honestly the work itself is just something you should come to see in person rather than online.” Parking and admittance to the Sordoni Art Gallery to view this exhibit is completely free to the public so that anyone can come and see Driskell’s work. “I think is really important to recognize everything Driskell did, you know, to influence how Americans view African American artists,” said Melissa Carestia, assistant director of the Sordoni Art Gallery. Sincavage also adds that we are seeing Black excellence within this exhibit because for far too long exhibition spaces and textbooks have favored white, heterosexual men. This exhibition allows all people to show their support for minority artists and combat societal injustice. The Sordoni Art Gallery is the first to see this historical exhibition. The exhibition will be traveling for the next two years to universities across the United States. Photos: The Beacon/Laury Angeles Martinez This piece of art entitled “Posse,” oil on canvas by artist Keith Morrison, 1994. “Seated Mother and Child, “ Elizabeth Catlett, Cast Bronze on Wood, 1982. Piece of art entitled, “Family Ark,” offset printing by John Thomas Biggers, 1992. �The Beacon - November 9, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment 8 Cocktail of the Week: Easy-to-make Mexican White Russian By Haley Katona Staff Writer Looking for a more caffeinated way to celebrate the leaves falling down and the clock turning back an hour? Do you also enjoy the classic white Russian? Consider trying this energizing variation of the typical white Russian but with tequila! This remix of a drink is called the Mexican white Russian. Not only is it the perfect remedy for the slow tiredness that accompanies this time of year but it is super simple to make at home. Try it out the next time you need a boost for the night. Ingredients: 1.5 ounce Tequila 1 ounce Coffee Liqueur 1 ounce Irish cream ac Whipped Cream (optional) Directions: First, pour all ingredients into a shaker filled with ice and shake thoroughly. Then, strain the drink into a frosted glass with new ice. Garnish with whipped cream if you want a sweeter approach. That is it. Cheers! The Beacon reminds everyone to drink responsibility… and that the legal drinking age is 21 The Beacon/Haley Katona This drink is tasty and simple to make, o n B um Emily Cherkauskas, Editor-in-Chief: She - dodie Maddy Kinard, News Editor: Shirt - SZA Zach Paraway, News Staff Writer: BackOutsideBoyz - Drake s p B e Each week, the Wilkes Beacon staff picks their favorite song of the week. Check out this week’s bumps to the right! Jordan Daniel, LA&E Editor: Shirt - SZA Morgan Rich, LA&E Asst. Editor: Midnight Rain - Taylor Swift Wren Haze, Opinion Editor: I I Here to Forever - Death Cab for Cutie Sydney Allabaugh, Opinion Staff Writer: 90 Proof - Smino, J. Cole Baylee Guedes, Sports Editor: To The Bone - Quavo, Takeoff, YoungBoy Never Broke Again David Marks, Lead Layout Designer: Me (heavy) - Fred again.. �The Beacon – November 9, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 Students love Programming Board’s “Magicroni and Cheese” event By Anthony Cazun Staff Writer Magic, a wildly secretive and mythical concept, and macaroni were the pillars of entertainment and at Programming Board’s recent “Magicroni and Cheese.” “It’s a yearly tradition,” said Samara Carey, first-year psychology and criminology major, as well as a member of Programming Board. “It stopped because of COVID for a bit but we’re back. It’s always a hit with everyone.” During the event, accomplished and talented magician Ran’d Shine amazed and bewildered students by performing near tricks to an audience. One could choose to dine from a wide array of macaroni and cheese from various restaurants such as Panera, Franco’s and Mission BBQ. “It’s really cool to have [Ran’d Shine] here as a smaller school because it feels like we’re being noticed by bigger people,” said Carey. “It feels nice that someone well known in various circles came to our school. It makes Wilkes feel noticed and it shows that we’re interested in growing.” The room was decorated with various magic-themed banners. Free bracelets and small pieces of plastic cheese occupied the rows of chairs that were soon filled with eager viewers and participants. The stage was reserved for none other than seasoned-magician Shine. While on stage, Shine performed several tricks, including a spin on a classic card trick that involved guessing an unknown card with three volunteers. Another trick involved escaping finger cuffs repeatedly while secretly swiping somebody’s wallet, cutting a rope and then magically forming it back together several times. “I thought it was really cool,” said Johnathan Kochanski, a first-year criminology major. “I’ve never been picked to participate in one before. It was a pretty cool and fun experience. I would absolutely do it again in a heartbeat.” Shine’s most elaborate trick was one involving dozens of audience participants. Shine would request that the participant write their parent’s name on a piece of paper, toss it into a bag, mix it around and then he would guess whose parent it was while using only eye contact with the entire crowd. The trick completely enthralled the audience, especially the lucky participant who had their mother’s name guessed by Shine. The magician was particularly delighted to be performing back in his home state. Shine has toured the world, and has appeared on various high profile television programs. He also performed for former U.S. President Barack Obama. “I love being back home,” said Shine. “This is where I got my start, in Philadelphia. It’s nice to come back home where you started and perform for friends and family as well as meet new people.” Shine not only began his magical journey in Pennsylvania, but also within a well-known university residing in the state. A Penn State University cafeteria is where his magic career began. “It’s very nostalgic performing for a university, where I got started,” said Shine. “I never thought for a moment at the time that I’d do this for a living. It’s come full circle now.” Shine had many positive words to say about Wilkes University and its students before his departure. “When I walked in, the energy was like level 10,” said Shine. “I don’t know if it was me or the macaroni. I thrive off the energy of the crowd. I hear them excited and talking and bobbing their heads to the music, I know they’re here to see some magic. Their faces, their claps, I know I have to give it my all, even before I perform a trick.” The Reveille with Ryan Evans: Stop making veterans’ service poltical By Ryan Evans Staff Writer One of my biggest pet-peeves, something I find more loathsome and irksome than most anything I can think of, is when veterans sell their service to a political party. I will work to keep my own political views out of this, but I see it all the time at my day job. I work full-time as a reporter for the Times Leader and occasionally I get assigned a veteran’s story, because I am our resident veteran and without naming names, somehow the story always ends up being politicized by someone. Recently, I wrote about a man who was transported from the VA medical center to see his Hometown Heroes banner that hangs on a downtown Wilkes-Barre Street. It was an emotional experience. Again, without going into much detail about the man, I shed a tear or two while trying to maintain my professionalism. One of the first comments on that story after it was published said, “Vote Red.” Now have your beliefs. That is all part of the freedoms we enjoy as American citizens, within reason of course because there are certainly those out there who believe in some, shall we Ryan Evans say ‘scary’ stuff. But what lack of taste and common sense do you have to have to make that comment? The comment has since been removed but this man earned a Bronze Star for Valor in Korea and that somehow gets boiled down to “Vote Republican.” No. That man’s service means much more than that. Everyone who has served honorably, their service means much more than that. Yet, I see it constantly. There is always someone in the community trying to help the veterans and those people always claim, “Senator So-and-So truly cares. They said they will help.” Yeah, they are all about helping until the election results are released. Then, they are equally quick to disappear. Why else do you think the daily suicide rate for veterans on average remains at least 22 a day? Being a real patriot is not about voting for one side or another because you think it makes you a patriot. It is having the ability to think for yourself. It is not about proving another side wrong or throwing insult after insult or verbally berating a female reporter in a parking lot outside of a rally, which I have witnessed. It is having the courage to admit that maybe one does not have all the answers. It is having respect for other human beings—not just other Americans—but for other human beings as a whole and to hear a new side or a new perspective one may not have thought about before. That is what change is: having an open mind and being willing to accept that you do not know everything like about a woman’s body and her right to choose, for instance (I knew I would not be able to keep my opinions out of it). Take up a cause, vote how you see fit and try to make a difference but do not for a single second think that makes it okay to dehumanize anyone else, simply because you do not agree with them. I did not enlist to serve blindly. I enlisted for a second chance at a life that I actively tried to destroy and nearly lost, and there are thousands out there just like me. There is so much more to this life than left or right, red or blue, liberal or conservative and to draw your lines so vehemently only seeks to limit the human experience. Try kindness instead. The world, this country is changing. How long do old, white, Christian men get to sit back and rule while we fight amongst ourselves? And one more harsh truth before I sign off from this tangential rambling. For many, the military is the greatest thing they have ever done. If you are a veteran, here is my challenge to you: Do something greater than that and make sure it is greater than your own desire to simply out-America somebody else. �The Beacon - November 9, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 Meet the Majors This week’s major: Sports Management Every week, The Beacon will offer a chance for majors to be placed in the spotlight. Each student who is chosen will have a few words Jordan Daniel to express why they chose the major and how they feel it will benefit Life, Arts & Entertainment them in the future. Interviews and photos by Editor Elizabeth Spoon Sophomore Chris Silverio First-Year “My favorite aspect of sports management is learning to work with sports teams within the business aspect. “I’m looking forward to learning more about how to manage with a team and to publicly speak to others. “If football does not work, I want to work for an NFL team, maybe even own or help a team. “I hope to complete this year and to possibly get recognized for an organization.” “I hope to achieve a vast knowledge on what it takes to run a sports franchise. My long-term goal is to become a college ice hockey coach. This will help me because I will be able to gather lots of experience in the sports world and have the education to not only be an effective coach but also be able to take care of the administrative side of coaching and leading a team.” The Beacon/ Jordan Daniel Luc Fox Junior “This year I am looking forward to being able to apply what I learned from my classes in my internship with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. “I chose this major because I’ve played sports my whole life and I’m very passionate about sports. I also couldn’t see myself working a desk job selling paper. “I hope to continue working in hockey by owning my own goalie coaching business.” Steele Hess Junior “I like that I have grown a strong connection with Dr. Lee, as he taught all the courses I have taken thus far. I also enjoy going to class, learning new and intriguing things every day. “I have been involved in sports my whole life, whether it was me watching my siblings play or me playing. I chose this major because of the love I have for sports and it has made me the person I am today. Sports is something that I can not live without. ” �The Beacon - November 9, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment 11 L By Morgan Rich Life, Arts & Entertainment Asst.Editor This week was one of the most unique weeks I experienced during my Disney College Program internship. It was filled with plenty of fun experiences and all kinds of surprises. On Oct. 31, I was fortunate enough to go to Universal Studios with my mom, nan and a friend. I was excited about this since my favorite holiday is Halloween and I would get to experience Harry Potter World during this time of year. This was definitely something on my bucket list. We spent the day going on all of the rides we possibly could before nighttime fell. That is when all of the Death Eaters were going to come out in Hogsmeade at Harry Potter World. Death Eaters in Harry Potter are supporters of Voldemort, the main antagonist in the series, and Universal Studios only has them come out from the middle of September until Oct. 31. We were lucky enough to see them on their very last day. What was fun about seeing them is that they come up and interact with guests, attempt to scare them and even create a fun light show on Hogwarts castle. I brought a mini Death Eater plushie with me, along with a Draco Malfoy one, and they loved it so much that I received over six different interactions from them. After our long day, we went to CityWalk to enjoy dinner at The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen. This restaurant is known for its 19th-century-inspired dining experience and its huge desserts. My mom and I shared a hazelnut milkshake, which came topped with loads of whipped cream and nutella-flavored ice cream. The next day I was able to work in Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland again, which is one of my favorite places to work. However, Tuesday was not nearly as fun as it was previously because I only stayed in one shop all day, instead of moving around in different shops like I normally do. It was not a total loss though since I still did have lots of fun. Nov. 2 was an entirely different story. That morning I was finally able to work stock on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood Studios. Hollywood Studios is my favorite Walt Disney World park and another new work location that I can finally cross off my bucket list. I was doing all sorts of things such as draining the drink and fan carts, filling up the misting fans, bringing our cart different merchandise products and refilling the drink carts. The only downside about that was working outside in about 90 degree heat so I was feeling overheated and sunburnt. Despite all that, I thought that it was a super fun experience. That night was what I was most excited about for this week. Walt Disney World was allowing their cast members to have a cast-exclusive preview of their most popular show in Hollywood Studios, “Fantasmic!”, which is inspired by Disney’s film “Fantasia” and features plenty of fireworks, characters, light effects, lasers, music, floats, mist-screen projectors and much more. The show was closed for refurbishment since the pandemic hit, so I was one of the first ones to see it. I felt so fortunate to watch this show because of the nostalgic feeling it creates for me. The show itself was magical, even though the last five minutes of it got canceled because of a thunderstorm and we had to walk back to the parking lot in the pouring rain. However, it created lots of fun core memories for me and an unforgettable experience. The Beacon/Morgan Rich Rich shows off her favorite thrill ride at Hollywood Studios, “Tower of Terror,” alongside her favorite Walt Disney World live returning show, “Fantasmic!” Need a break from studying? Try this festive fall puzzle HOW TO PLAY: The goal is to find all of the words in the pyramid. Start at the top and the first word is given. Then go one step down and find the next word. This word will be one character longer and must contain all the letters from the word above. 7: harvest 6: hearts 5: earth 4: heat 3: ate LEVEL CLUES 3: Past tense of eat. 4: Energy that causes things to become warmer. 5: The planet where we live. 6: To hearten, encourage. 7: The act of gathering and picking the fruit and vegetable you grow. Puzzles by www.edu-games.org �The Beacon - November, 9 2022 12 141.'S lt:E IOt:llEP t•II 111111•1 111 10 Sophomore Cadden Kucek holding position on top of his opponent wa Sophomore Charles Everdale controlled his Stevens opponent in a leg hold. Senior Kyle Tino tries to get out of a hold by their opponent from Penn College of Technology. Pictures by Baylee Guedes �The Beacon - November 9, 2022 13 The Colonels line up for the playing of our Nation Anthem during pre-game ceremonies. Junior Jimmy O'Kane looks to make a pass as his opponent emerges towards him. The Colonels send shots on senior goal tender Michael PatersonJones to prepare him for game day. Graduate student Phil Erickson and senior Billy Berry look to get a shot off in their game against First-year Mason Vonk, junior Jimmy O'Kane and first-year Patrick Roginski join one • King's College 011 another to have a celly after a Colonel goal. Oct. 30. _., Pictures by Julia Mazur Page Design by Lara Mullen +Pe +Pe +Pe _., ~ �The Beacon - November 9, 2022 Opinion Editorial Staff 2022-23 MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - Emily Cherkauskas Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher SECTION EDITORS News - Maddy Kinard LA&E - Jordan Daniel Opinion - Wren Haze Sports - Baylee Guedes ASSISTANT EDITORS LA&E - Morgan Rich SECTION STAFF WRITERS News - Zach Paraway Opinion - Sydney Allabaugh DESIGNERS Lead Designer - David Marks Interested in joining The Beacon? Several positions are open! To learn more about what you can do, contact: Kalen.Churcher@wilkes.edu 141 S. Main Street Clayton and Theresa Karambelas Media & Communication Center Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com Want to advertise in The Beacon? Contact: Kalen Churcher at kalen.churcher@wilkes.edu The Beacon Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Opinion 14 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact: Emily.Cherkauskas@wilkes.edu Our Voice Each week, The Beacon’s editorial board will take a stance on a current issue. NCAA needs to give student-athletes breaks One of the biggest aspects of college life is athletics. The importance of it is well-known. Without it, countless interactions and friendships would cease to exist and millions of students would never have the opportunity to seek higher education. Athletes work extremely hard to perform in their sports while also having to still be students first, hence the title of student-athlete. Despite this extra responsibility, it is important to realize that student-athletes are still human. They still have lives, flaws and most importantly, families that they have to see less because of their sport. With the extra time and devotion that has to be given out of their lives, the importance of breaks on holidays should be immense—yet, in many cases they are forced to stay. Most athletes, especially those who participate in winter sports are many times forced to stay on campus for the duration of the vacation or, get it severely shortened to the point where they get only a day. They are forced to stay in their dorms or houses off campus and while that may sound nice, with no classes and extra privacy, the problems outweigh it. Everyone has gone home, and any free time that you have usually gets spent in more practice. The living situation, if not yet clear, is not ideal. During these in-between semester breaks, there are no student body-related campus events, community rooms and spaces are empty, the dining halls are closed and more. With the dining hall being closed, Wilkes has to give students extra money for food. Even if coaches try to lift spirits, the situation is still not ideal. This is not the fault of Wilkes, however. The schedules and matchup are done by and for the National College Athletic Association (NCAA), the governing body for all of college sports. Everything that is done must be approved and fit the idea of what the NCAA wants to do. This is a bigger issue as one goes up division with collegiate sports. Division I during the winter runs the mileage of their athletes to no end. College football is in full bowl season by that point, and winter sports at that level play regardless of season, holiday or time. Bowl games are played the day before and after major holidays like Christmas and New Years, all while they still have to travel across the country. Again, these athletes are humans— young people just coming out of adolescence. The athletes are anywhere from 18-23 usually, and asking an 18 year-old kid to spend their time away from home and social lives, pushing them to complete their daily rough practice amidst long travel is not great. The NCAA should, and needs to, look into having a holiday break for all sports. Admittedly, this would not be effective for fall sports so much, as no major American holidays are then. However, for winter and spring, it would be an opportunity for breathing room. In winter sports, making students go extra long without seeing their families just because of the sport they play is not fair. Athletes do great things in their sport, but they are still human. You can’t ask them to go long without seeing their families just because they have a talent—it’s a punishment with damaging consequences. Letter to the editor policy: The Beacon welcomes letters to the editor from differing viewpoints. Letters must contain contact information, including name, city, state and phone number. Phone numbers will not be published but may be used for verification purposes. All letters to the editor must be sent using one of the following methods: Email: Emily.Cherkauskas@wilkes.edu Phone: (570) 408-5903 (Voicemail: 30 seconds or less, please.) Mail: 84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 Attn: The Beacon �The Beacon -November 9, 2022 Opinion 15 Album Review Joji’s comeback album shines a glimpse into the past “Die For You” 10/10 By Wren Haze Opinion Editor “Glimpse of Us” 10/10 Regardless of gaining popularity on TikTok, this song sent me rolling upon first listen. This song introduces the common theme that he presents to the album. It is safe to say that he is reflecting on a past lover who has clearly moved on. However, he tries to move on as well but struggles to find that connection that he had in the previous lover, hoping to find the glimpse of her in this poor girl’s eyes. This song shows the events of an unintentional rebound after relationships and how easily it happens. Feeling Like The End 8/10 The lofi vibes in this are immaculate here but his message is clear in this 1:42 track. This track reminds the singer of all of these things that the couple used to do, but after the relationship has now ended, it feels like it is simply the end, even though he is fully aware that it is not the end of the world. It simply just feels like it. I wish this song was a bit longer, but the emphasis of “too many too many things we did together” really helps the meaning get across. “Dissolve” 8.5/10 This is definitely one of Joji’s best songs when it comes to telling a story through lyrics. This shows that the ex-lover will do anything for her, regardless that she has moved on and is happier elsewhere. This song also shows that he is happy that she found what she wanted in a relationship that he was not able to provide her. This song definitely has the same vibe as a song that would appear on his BALLADS 1 LP, but the theme remains strong on this LP. This song is important but this is the epitome of confusion. In the last song, he is realizing this era (this relationship) is coming to an end, but the confusion is swallowing him whole, making him want to disappear. “Who are we and what have we become?” is such a strong lyric and it really makes you question along with him. I was not a huge fan of the guitar presented in the song. “Before The Day Is Over” 9/10 A lofi banger. This song feels like the aftermath of a fallen relationship as he wishes this person was still here. He misses their touch, their presence and their everything. Want to know how it feels when someone falls out of love with you and you have no idea what to do? Well this song explains every gut retching feeling you may experience. The beginning of the song goes through the confusion of what is truly going on with the other person. How a bleak smile turns into something dull. The last part of the song feels very blurred and it is almost like an anxiety induced plea to understand what is happening before the relationship is over. This song definitely hurt a bit upon first listen. “NIGHT RIDER” 7/10 “BLAHBLAHBLAH DEMO” 9/10 I am not even shocked that he threw a song in here with no correlation to what the song is about in an album like this. However, I was expecting something immature here due to the name of the song, but I really enjoyed this track. This song definitely should have been included on a previous LP as it talks about what he could have provided to his lover, but I love the lyrics in this song. It definitely proves that he has matured. “YUKON (INTERLUDE)” 10/10 What happens is Yukon is up to Joji and God because this song is a banger. The song was made for me, myself and I to blast in my car on repeat. I danced my ass to this song on the first listen because it is so good. This is a classic Joji song and it did not leave any crumbs. There are a lot of allusions in this song to express the cycle of the relationship. “1 AM FREESTYLE” 10/10 “I do not want to be alone” does not mean a codependency on a past lover. I think the song depicts how hard it is to establish independence when someone goes and ruins it. This is my favorite track off the album. Overall I rate this LP a 10/10 as Joji returns with a banger. This LP really shows the development of Filthy Frank to this and how much he has grown since. I am still pissed that I was not able to attend his tour for the second time, but next time he announces his tour, I will be front and center. WANT MORE FRESH MUSIC REVIEWS? SEND US YOUR SUGGESTIONS! INSTAGRAM: @WILKESBEACON �The Beacon - November 9, 2022 Opinion 15 Wren’s Watchlist: ‘Bloom Into You’ has some fast bloomers By Wren Haze Opinion Editor Editor’s note: this review contains spoilers. Lesbians move fast, but Yuu Koito and Touko Nanami move faster. After getting paid, I decided to get the HIDIVE subscriptions so I can finally watch “Bloom Into You,” a GL anime that has gained popularity since its release in 2018. The show follows first year student Yuu Koito struggling to decide how to tell this boy she was friends with that she is in fact not interested in dating him. She monologues for the first five minutes of the show about how she has yet to find her first love, but she is sure that he is not going to be the one she falls in love with. After that, she gets tricked into joining the student council by her professor and this particular council room is in the middle of the woods. Not going to lie, I would have feared for my life if someone told me to go there. When Koito gets there, she eavesdrops on two people in a conversation. The boy is confessing to the girl and it is a reflection almost of what Koito is going through. After the boy leaves with the satisfaction that he got rejected by the girl, the girl notices that Koito was watching them and swears to secrecy about it. Koito discovers that the girl is a part of the student council and she introduces herself as Touko Nanami. Nothing screams “I am the love interest” like this wind blowing introduction. Fast forward to a few days later and Koito is being pestered by the boy who confessed to her prior entry to high school. Koito seems to be unsure of what to say to him and also unsure on who to turn to about it. Koito ends up turning to Nanami, and she ends up giving her the courage to reject the boy. Not going to lie, the boy is such an NPC (non-playable character) in this show, I hurt for him. The rejection process occurs, and somehow, Nanami and Koito are holding hands. What a way to move on fast. They decide to move a bit faster. Nanami ends up confessing to Koito that she feels this spark between the two, but due to Koito’s confused expression, Nanami ends up dropping the conversation and focusing on the upcoming election for the Student Council. With that new focus, Nanami assigns Koito as the Campaign Manager for Nanami and assigns her with the speech to give to the school on behalf of Nanami. Koito does not understand why she was picked over Nanami’s best friend and Vice President nominee Sayaka Saeki. Even Saeki becomes hurt from the decision as well, questioning the trust she had with Nanami. However, Nanami proves to Saeki it was not because of trust, just because she felt that it was right. Honestly, just say you are gay. Nanami and Koito end up walking home together when a train stops the crowd from crossing. At this moment, Nanami ends up kissing Koito and I am sitting in my car in the Wyoming Valley Mall parking lot, wondering what the hell is going on. That is where I did stop for this week, but due to their fast pacing, I believe I need a slight break from the series. I currently rate the show a 7/10 and wonder what goes on in Nanami’s head. Is Halloween dying? The evolution of the holiday By Fernando Zumaran Staff Writer Halloween is a very popular day in our culture. Many people celebrate the spooky season with a costume or horror movie marathon. It is a big part of people’s lives, and it goes without saying that everyone knows what it is. However, in more recent years, at first glance, it does appear to be declining in popularity. The main example is trick-ortreating. Trick-or-treating is a very popular activity for people of all ages, mainly those under a certain age. The idea of getting free candy with your friends and family walking around the neighborhood dressed as your favorite fictional or nonfictional character is truly exciting. Although getting free candy seems like a no-brainer, it appears fewer kids are out trick-or-treating and not taking advantage of the opportunity. In my experience, I went to my hometown for the “holiday” and spent it with my family. When it came to nighttime, we did not witness a single person in costume walk past our house. Figuring everyone may have been downtown, we drove around the neighborhood, and what we saw was shocking. There was not a single person in the street in a costume. It was not too late, and it was peak trick-or-treating hours, and yet not a single person was in the streets this Halloween. So, what happened? Well, people have many different reasons and theories for why Halloween appears to be dying. One theory is that after COVID-19, people are not willing to walk around town knocking on random people’s doors. While this sounds plausible initially, I do not believe this is right. First of all, a large number of costumes require masks anyway, so social distancing would still be possible. The decline in popularity started years before 2020, so blaming COVID for the lack of trick-or-treaters would not make sense. In 2017, people were talking about the lack of people at their doors as well, so it is not only a postCOVID problem. Lastly, people usually leave candy bowls out for kids anyway; no contact would be necessary. So, what is the problem if it is not COVID? Probably, the most popular theory and reasoning is because of “trunkor-treat.” It is essentially a location in town that has a bunch of cars a few days before Halloween, and everyone has lots of candy for kids, and there is music and even games. It is a communitybuilt event that takes place yearly. The idea that you and your family can go to a place with candy, music, and lots of other people in costumes your age while also taking place during the day would sound appealing to any kid and especially any parent. Parents today are more concerned about their children’s safety than ever before, and walking around with strangers at night does not sound as appealing anymore. In my personal opinion, I believe that “trunk-or-treat,” while a good idea, robs the Halloween experience for those who do not partake in that event. They sit at their homes waiting for someone to show up, only for them to have no one at their door and a full bowl of candy. However, all this being said, keeping children safe should be a priority, so while people may prefer the traditional method of wandering the streets at night from house to house, it may not be all too safe. So no, I do not think Halloween itself is dying. Rather, the traditional trick-or-treat activity is evolving into keeping kids more safe. People still dress up every year for social media pictures, and costume parties are still popular as well. This year alone, there were dozens of popular celebrity costumes making their way across the internet. Halloween shops and movies still grow in popularity every October. With the modern age of children and social media, people just want a safer environment for their kids. 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Do you own a business? Have an upcoming event? Advertise with The Beacon and reach up to thousands of clients per week! Sizes range from 1/8 of a page up to a full page Advertisements are in full color Can be ran in one issue up to an entire semester For more information, please contact: Kalen.Churcher@wilkes.edu �Sports The Beacon - November 9, 2022 Sports 19 Want your sport covered? Deserve to be Athlete of the Week? Contact the Sports Editor: Baylee.Guedes@wilkes.edu WBS Penguins head into November after October showout By Julia Mazur & Baylee Guedes Staff Writer & Sports Editor As of Nov. 6, the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League (AHL) hold a record of 6-2-1, heading further into November game play. The Penguins feature a team composed of players mostly in the start of their professional Careers, with almost half of the team consisting of players 22-years-old or younger. For this young group, in this new era of hockey, the quick speed of the game is paying off so far in the early portion of this season. Five out of the seven games that the Penguins have played had only been won or lost by one goal. Three of those games have gone into overtime or a shootout. The Penguins currently have 13 out of a possible 14 points, a near perfect record for the month. The Penguins only loss came in their home opener on Oct. 15 when they lost with less than two seconds left in overtime to one of their in-state rivals, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. The Penguins outshot the Phantoms 40 to 22 and lost 3-2. Their second game of the season against the Utica Comets was suspended with 2:43 remaining in the second period due to a power outage at Adirondack Bank Center. The Penguins were losing to the Comets 2-1 at the time of the outage. This game will conclude on Jan. 24 and will not be reflected in the Penguins or Comets overall season record until its conclusion. The remainder of the games that the Penguins played in October were not high-scoring affairs, however, the Penguins were able to outshoot their opponents in five games. The Penguins also currently lead the league in the fewest goals made against them with only 13 goals scored. With this statistic, the AHL announced that Dustin Tokarski, the Penguins goaltender, received the Goaltender of the Month award for Oct. as he stands at a .949 save percentage. The start to the Penguins season is promising going into the month of Nov. They will play 11 games, most of which will take place on the road as they will only host four events. The Penguins will face off against their rival, the Hershey Bears, four times this month. Catch the Penguins at home on Nov. 11 and Nov. 12 as they host the Hartford Wolf Pack and the Springfield Thunderbirds. O'Connor driving the puck away from the Penguins net, advancing on offense after a big defensive stop. Drew O'Connor preparing to win a face-off over his opponents, the Cleveland Monsters, who they faced on Oct. 26. Photos: The Beacon/Julia Mazur Ty Glover edging towards the puck in an attempt at an offensive play against the Monsters. �The Beacon - November 9, 2022 Sports 20 MLB: Back-and-forth World Series end with WHO on top By Chris Gowarty Staff Writer On Nov. 5, The Houston Astros won Major League Baseball’s (MLB) 118th edition of the World Series. The Astros defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in six games in the best-of-seven series to win their second championship in franchise history. GAME ONE The series opened up in Houston and game one saw the Phillies come back from an early 5-0 deficit to score six unanswered runs to win the first matchup 6-5. Starting pitcher Aaron Nola had the ball for the Phillies and was attacked early as Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker opened up the scoring with a solo home run in the bottom of the second inning. After a handful of base hits by Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel and outfielder Chas McCormick, catcher Martin Maldonaldo hit an RBI single to extend the Astros lead to 2-0. In the following inning, Tucker struck Nola again with a threerun home run, his second of the game, to bring Houston’s lead to 5-0. Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander held the Phillies scoreless through the first three innings of the game but found problems in the fourth as the Phillies rallied to score three runs. In the top of the fifth inning with two runners on, Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto hit a game tying double to even up the score at 5-5. Both offenses were quiet the rest of the game which led to extra innings. Realmuto proved to be the hero as he hit a go-ahead solo home run in the top of the 10th to put the final score at 6-5. GAME TWO Game two was all Houston as the Astros beat the Phillies 5-2. The Astros offense jumped on Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler early as they hit three straight doubles to jump to a quick 2-0 lead. Second baseman Jose Altuve, shortstop Jeremy Peña and designated hitter Yordan Alvarez helped Houston become the first team in MLB history to open up a World Series game with three consecutive extra base hits. A sacrifice fly by Tucker allowed Alvarez to move to third base and was scored via an RBI error by Gurriel to put Houston up 3-0 in the first. No more runs were scored until the bottom of the fifth inning when Astros third baseman Alex Bregman hit a two-run home run to put the score at 5-0. This would be all the runs that Houston would need to win the game as starting pitcher Framber Valdez shut down the Philadelphia offense. Valdez threw six and one third innings, only allowing one run and three walks while striking out nine to earn the victory. GAME THREE Game three saw total domination from the Phillies as they shutout the Astros 7-0. The series shifted to Philadelphia and saw immediate action from the Phillies as outfielder Bryce Harper opened up the scoring with a two-run homer in the bottom of the first. In the bottom of the second, Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm hit a solo home run. Later in the same inning, outfielder Brandon Marsh hit a solo home run of his own to bring the score to 4-0. In the bottom of the fifth inning, outfielder Kyle Schwarber crushed a two-run homer and was followed by a solo home run by outfielder Rhys Hoskins to bring the Phillies up 7-0. With the five home runs hit, the Phillies tied a World Series record with most home runs hit by a team in a single game. Starting pitcher Ranger Suarez earned the win for the Phillies by throwing five scoreless innings while striking out four. GAME FOUR Game four was historic as the Astros threw just the second no-hitter ever in World Series history. Starting pitcher Cristian Javier and relief pitchers Bryan Abreu, Rafael Montero and Ryan Pressly combined to no-hit the Phillies in the 5-0 victory. Javier earned the win with six shutout frames to go along with nine strikeouts and only two walks. The Astros scored all five of their runs in the top of the fifth via a bases loaded hit-by-pitch by Alvarez, a two-run double by Bregman, an RBI sacrifice fly by Tucker and an RBI single by Gurriel. GAME FIVE The Phillies offense proved to be silent once again in game five as the Astros won 3-2. The Astros put a run on the board quickly as Altuve led the game off with a double and was scored by Peña via an RBI single. The Phillies answered right back in the bottom of the frame with a solo home run from Schwarber to tie the game at 1-1. However, the Phillies would struggle to put hits and runs together as Verlander kept them at bay. He pitched five innings of one-run ball to go along with six strikeouts which would be just good enough to earn him his first World Series win after nine career starts in the fall classic. Peña helped Verlander secure the win by breaking the 1-1 tie in the top of the fourth inning with a solo home run. His home run made history as he became the first rookie shortstop ever to hit a home run in the World Series. The Astros would add an insurance run in the top of the eighth with an RBI groundout by Alvarez that scored Altuve. The Phillies put together a rally in the bottom of the eighth as second baseman Jean Segura hit an RBI single to put the score at 3-2. Their rally was short-lived however, as Pressly came in to pitch two outs of the eighth inning and the entirety of the ninth inning. He earned the save and gave the Astros a 3-2 win and a 3-2 lead in the World Series. GAME SIX The Astros were able to hinder the Philadelphia offense once again as they secured the world championship with a 4-1 victory in game six. The Phillies and the Astros were without a run heading into the top of the sixth inning as both Valdez and Wheeler were in a pitcher’s duel. The Phillies struck first in the sixth as Schwarber hit a solo home run, his third in the World Series, to put his team ahead 1-0. The Astros answered right back in the bottom of the frame as Alvarez crushed a 450 foot, three-run home run to put his team up 3-1. Houston added on an insurance run right after Alvarez’s home run as catcher Christian Vazquez scored Bregman with an RBI single. The score would remain 4-1 for the rest of the game as the Astros closed out and won their second World Series championship in franchise history. Peña was awarded World Series MVP honors after batting .400 (10-25) with one home run, three RBI and a 1.023 OPS. rem1um tu ent ous1ng FURNISHED ALL INCLUSIVE 1-4+ BR Aparllllant and •1111an atyla llvlng LEASE NOW FOR MAY 20 Mova inl www.znpropartlas.com 570-592-3113 Close to cla•... closer .to IIDme! �The Beacon - November 9, 2022 Sports 21 WREST: Colonels take third at Ned McGinley Invitational By Baylee Guedes Sports Editor Wrestling hit the mats on Saturday at the Ned McGinley Invitational Tournament hosted by King's College, placing third overall in the tournament. Jon Laudenslager, who entered his 20th season as head coach, coached the young men in their 2022-23 season debut and looks forward to what the rest of the season will bring. “We put five guys in the finals today, had two champs and went third as a team,” said Laudenslager. “Our young guys learned a lot about college wrestling and we’re looking forward to growth” Five Colonels came into the matchup being ranked in the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Southeast region preseason rankings. Sophomore Austin Fashouer ranked second in 125 as well as ranking sixth in the country; senior Jack Bauer ranked sixth in 133; junior James Geiger ranked second in 165; sophomore Cameron Butka ranked 4th in 197 and junior Nevin Rauch ranked sixth in 285. 125: Fashouer beat his first opponent of the day, Justin Schifter from Scranton University,11-6 by decision, Ari Dinerman from Roger Williams University (RWU) 10-6 by decision and Gustav Petruske from King’s College 18-2 by technical fall at 3:28, placing him in the finals with Luke Hoerle from Stevens University where Fashouer fell by decision 7-2. “It felt very good making it to the finals,” said Fashouer. “The first day back on the mat felt good.” 133: Junior Michael Richardson made it to the semi finals where he fell by major decision 20-6 to Nico Diaz from Stevens. In his first win of the day, however, Richardson beat Andrew Finateri from Stevens by decision 3-0. 141: Bauer won his first match against Clay Rankin from the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) by major decision 8-0. In his second match, Bauer won by fall at 1:01 2-0 over KJ Sherman from New York University (NYU), placing him in the semi finals with Noah Hunt from Penn College. Bauer beat Hunt by a 8-6 decision leading him into the finals. In a close one point decision, Bauer took his finals match with Nick Kruczynski of NYU 3-2. 149: No Colonels made it past the round of 32. 157: First-year Nikko Partsanakis made it to the quarterfinals before falling to a 4-0 decision by Ryan Smith from Stevens. In his first two wins, Partsanakis won 4-1 by fall at 2:27 over Alan DeVries from York College and by fall again at 1:45 and 10-0 over Ryan Bacher of Waynesburg University. 165: No Colonels made it past the round of 16. 174: Geiger’s 3-1 decision over Lenny Breit of RWU placed him in the quarterfinals where he won by fall at 3:26 0-0. Geiger faced Kade Kravits from Kings in the semi finals where he came out on top with a 4-2 decision of sudden victory, placing him in the final round of his weight bracket. In the finals, Geiger won by medical forfeit over Jason Geyer of NYU. “I felt pretty good at a new weight class,” said Geiger. “The team looked good as well. It was a great day to represent Wilkes University.” 184: Senior John Divito fell in the round of 16 to Daryl Cowley of the US Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), but won three matches in the Consi rounds with scores of 2-0, 6-3 and 16-0. 197: Butka won three matches leading up to his finals match. In his first win, Butka beat Jordan DelValle of RWU by major decision 10-2. An 8-6 sudden victory by decision brought Butka over James Cruz of USMMA in the quarterfinals placing Butka in the semi finals where he won 3-2 over Josh Harkless of RIT. In the finals, Butka fell to Camden Farrow from York by a 6-0 decision. 285: Sophomore Caleb Burkhart added three wins to his bracket column as he won by fall 6-0 over Christian Gillich of Scranton University, 14-0 by fall over Billy Bumbarger of Penn and by major decision over teammate Rauch 11-3 in the semifinals. In the finals, Burkhart lost 16-7 by major decision to Michael Dooley of Stevens. Final Placement: Fashouer (125) second place; Bauer (141) first place; Partsanakis (157) fifth place; Geiger (174) first place; Divito (184) fifth place; Butka (197) second place; junior Hunter Lowe (197) fifth place; Burkhart (285) second place; Rauch (285) fourth place. The Colonels will be on the road for their next five matches. You can catch them at home on Dec. 9 as they host Delaware Valley University in the Marts Center. TOP: Fashouer rides out the clock as he was winning his match by five points. BOTTOM: Partsanakis gaining position on top of his oppenent. Photos: The Beacon/Baylee Guedes Geiger locking arms with his oppenent in his first match and win of the day in the 165 weight class. �The Beacon - November 9, 2022 Sports 22 Athlete of the Week Elijah Jules Junior Football Running Back The Beacon: Male Athlete of the Week Jules was chosen as our Athlete of the Week (AOTW) after his perfomance during the football team’s 24-7 win over Lycoming College this past Saturday. Jules recorded 101 rushing yards and 25 receiving yards, adding to his 733 rushing yards and 223 receiving yards overall on the season. Major: Business Management Hometown: Red Bank, NJ High School: Red Bank Catholic What had been your favorite sports memory from your time as a Colonel? My favorite memory so far would be the charity event we did hosting a practice for the local kids. It was fun to be able to give back and it made me feel special being able to work with kids who look up to us. What is your favorite professional sports team (any sport)? The New York Giants What is your favorite thing to do away from sports? I am a big gamer and I love playing video games outside of sports. What sports movie is your goto for movie night? Coach Carter If you did not play your current sport, what sport would you have wanted to play? Basketball. How do you feel about being selected as the Athlete of the Week? It is an honor to be recognized for this achievement. I want to say thank you for this and shout out to my team and coaches for making this all possible. What is your favorite part of being an athlete at Wilkes? The Beacon/Lauren Bowers Editor’s s elec tions are mined by ts ditor's note note:: Athlete Athlete of of the the Week Week selections are deter determined by the the spor sports staff nd of mic year, year, we ill post post aa reader poll on taff each each week. week . At At the the eend of the the acade academic we w will reader poll on Tw itte r @ B eacon to row n an Twitter @ Wilkes WilkesBeacon to ccrown an “Athlete "Athlete of o the the Year." Year. " The friendships and bonds you build with the other players on the team. Compiled by Baylee Guedes, Sports Editor �Sports The Beacon - November 9, 2022 Athlete of the Week 23 Kayla Lopez Graduate Student Soccer Forward The Beacon: Female Athlete of the Week Lopez was chosen as our Athlete of the Week (AOTW) after her perfomance in the soccer team's 1-1 tie on Senior Day agasint Arcadia University as she scored the only goal for the Colonels. In her final season as a Colonel, Lopez recorded 3 goals and 2 assists. Major: Bioengineering Hometown: Binghamton, NY High School: Chenango Valley What had been your favorite sports memory from your time as a Colonel? My new favorite memory is scoring in the last game. I am glad that I was able to leave it all on the field and make the most out of a bittersweet ending. What is your favorite professional sports team (any sport)? New York Giants. What is your favorite thing to do away from sports? Getting chipotle with Mia. What sports movie is your goto for movie night? Remember the Titans. If you did not play your current sport, what sport would you have wanted to play? Lacrosse. How do you feel about being selected as the Athlete of the Week? Being selected for athlete of the week following my last game ever is a good way to end 5 years of playing at Wilkes. What is your favorite part of being an athlete at Wilkes? The team; being with the girls is always the best part, both on and off the field. The Beacon/Lauren Bowers Compiled by Baylee Guedes, Sports Editor Editor’s elec tions are mined by ts ditor's note: note : Athlete Athlete of of the the Week Week sselections are deter determined by the the spor sports staff At the year, we ill post post aa reader poll on taff each each week. week . At the end end of of the the academic academic year, we w will reader poll on Tw it ter @WilkesB eacon to n an Twitter @WilkesBeacon to crow crown an “Athlete "Athlete of o the the Year." Year." �The Beacon - November 9, 2022 24 REGISTER REGISTER FOR FO~ WINTER WINTER SESSION! SESSIO EARN CREDITS & CHILL WINTER WINTER SESSION: SESSION: DEC. TO JAN. JAN. 13, DEC. 26, 26, 2022 2022 :ro 13, 2023 20~J Take Take undergraduate undergraduate courses courses at at the the reduced reduced tuition tuition rate rate of of $530 $53( per credit. credit. Ask Ask about about our our Winter/Summer Winter/Summer 2023 2023 discount discount deal! deal! REGISTER REGISTER NOW! NOW! 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It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 2022 November 8 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communications Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2022 November 8 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/cabfa5621a7f9639e3c9add15419482a.pdf f2065e7ee97d4244c52d3fab6fb21a4a PDF Text Text The Beacon - November 16, 2022 THE BEACON Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Wilkes University - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Addy Malatesta to retire Wilkes University’s Director of Athletics, Addy Malatesta, is set to retire in June 2023 after 34 years of commitment to the Colonels. “Addy has been a dedicated fixture for Wilkes athletics over the past four decades,” said Jonathan Drach, head football coach. “Her care and support for student athletes and staff has set the tone and culture for a high functioning athletic department. Before spending the last 23-years as the athletic director, Malatesta started her tenure at Wilkes as the head coach for the field hockey team for 14-years. She led the Colonels to an overall record of 140-113-9 and guided the team to the NCAA Division III championships in the 1995 season. In 1999, Malatesta led the Colonels to win their first-ever Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) crown. Continued on page 3... Photo courtesy of GoWilkesU Addy Malatesta delivering a speech after she was awarded the Middle Atlantic Conference Lou Sorrentino Award in 2019. Pennsylvania state election results yield win for Dems, page 6 Reveille with Ryan Evans: Assessing our humanity, page 9 Volume 75, Issue 8 1 “The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow.” Thanksgiving traditions: the norm, the unique and the fun WIH: New coaching staff proving to make a difference By Anthony Cazun By Julia Mazur & Baylee Guedes Staff Writer & Sports Editor As the year comes to a close a favorite holiday for many is quickly approaching. Thanksgiving is a time of year that represents family, relationships and gratitude. People from all over the country unite to celebrate with their loved ones while dining on a large delectable feast. Thanksgiving has many connotations that to many, are crucial staples of the holiday. However, these sentiments are not inherently universal. Thanksgiving is seen largely as an American holiday and, just like America itself, it is full of various traditions. Family is the root of Thanksgiving, its primary energy source. Expressing gratitude and enjoying the, sometimes scarce, company of loved ones. Last weekend was a weekend of many firsts for the Colonels: Wilkes recorded its first ever weekend sweep in women’s ice hockey team history, as well as the first set of back-to-back wins and a 4-0 win recording the first time the team had won a game by more than three goals. All of these accomplishments fall under a brand new coaching staff. “I think that the staff has instilled a mindset of professionalism for the program,” said new head coach Dave LaBaff. “We aim to operate the hockey side of our program based on a division one lifestyle while still embracing the values of division three in every other aspect. We work to make sure the players believe in themselves and that that will allow them to grow in all aspects.” Staff Writer TRADITIONS, page 10 WIH, page 21 Triple H needs to control WWE before he loses control, page 16 Men’s basketball season preview and coach Metz 100th win, page 20 �The Beacon - November 16, 2022 News News 2 Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor Maddy Kinard: Madelynn.Kinard@wilkes.edu Student Government notes: Nov. 2 weekly meeting By Claudia Cuchran Staff Writer Student Government held its ninth meeting of the semester, covering two fund requests and two upcoming events. First, the Wilkes Veterans Council presented to the council for a second time with a fund request to cover expenses to attend the 15th annual Student Veterans of America National Conference in Orlando. This conference will allow student veterans to connect with potential employers from over 500 companies. This year, the Wilkes Veterans Council plans to send four students to the conference—three veterans and a non-veteran who is highly involved with the council. The members are applying to grants and have fundraising efforts in motion to help fund this trip. The fund request from Student Government will help cover conference registration, hotel, meal and travel expenses. There was a motion to allocate part of the amount requested to fund areas of the trip, and the motion was passed. Next, the SUB Lounge Capital Projects Committee presented to the council for the first time with plans and a fund request to redesign the area. The new design was crafted with comfort, functionality and students’ intentions in mind. The committee chose to work with RT London for this project, a furniture company that specializes in college campuses and has worked with Wilkes numerous times. The new design for the SUB lounge includes booths, high top tables and chairs, new couches and more. The project will start as soon as proper funding is allocated. The committee will present again to the council at next week’s meeting. The 2022 Casino Week will take place from Nov. 11 to Nov. 14. This year’s theme is “James Bond - Casino Royale.” Throughout the week, there Table of Contents News..................2 Life, A&E............7 Beacon Briefs: Upcoming campus events Compiled by Beacon News Staff Spring parking applications available Commuter and resident parking applications for the spring 2023 semester are now available to fill out. The deadline for all applications is Nov. 30. Applications will not be accepted or reviewed after the deadline closes. If you would like to aply for a Ralston parking permit, please specify in your application. Any other questions must be taken with parking at 570-408-7275, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Manuscript accepting submissions Manuscript Society, the university's creative writing magazine, is accepting submissions until March 31. Please email submissions to magazine@wilkes.edu. Submissions should be no more than five pages double-spaced text, five poems, or five images per submitter. Please include the title of each piece clearly at the top of the page or as the file name. Please submit files as .doc or .docx format, .jpeg or .png for images and graphics Do not include your name or any identifying information within the document. Diploma Orders If you are a candidate for graduation in May 2023 with any type of degree including a bachelor's degree or master's degree, then it is time to order your diploma. will be games, food, mocktails, prizes and more. Student Government will meet again Nov. 16 for its 10th meeting of the year. Diplomas must be ordered whether or not you are attending the graduation ceremony in the spring. The order form for your diploma can be accessed with the following link: https://etcentral.wilkes.edu/#/form/4 Before you order your diploma, you must register for courses for the spring 2023 semester. Ralston lot limited in access From Nov. 22-23, the entrance to Ralston field parking lot will be closed for the installation of new lighting. All vehicles are to be removed from the lot before Tuesday morning. For more information, contact Ron Karaffa at ron.karaffa@wilkes.edu. Opinion............14 Sports................19 Upcoming Events: 2022 Fall Semester November 23 - Thanksgiving break begins 28 - Classes resume December 12 - Classes end and finals begin 19 - Final exams end �������������������������������� ���������� ������ ������� ������������� ��� �The Beacon - November 16, 2022 Malatesta Cotinued from front cover... Malatesta also served as the head softball coach from 1990-1994 and guided the Colonels to an overall fiveyear record of 60-52-1 while appearing in both the MAC and Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) playoffs. “It is hard for me to choose my best moment in my 34-years at Wilkes,” said Malatesta. “I share great memories with the women that I coached at Wilkes. It was less about the championship titles and more about the relationships and unwavering support we had for each other that created our unforgettable experiences.” Malatesta is proud to have played a role in the sport sponsorship expansion and capital projects that will benefit student athletes for years to come. In the past 10 years alone, Malatesta News has overseen a multitude of projects. One of these projects included the renovation of the Ralston Athletic Complex, which added a field turf playing surface along with Musco Sport Lighting system, a new bleacher system and a press box. This renovation also repaired six all-weather tennis courts located at the complex as well as an expansion of the Munson Field House by adding new locker rooms and an athletic training facility. In 2018, Malatesta was the leading role when Wilkes partnered with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, located at the Toyota SportsPlex at Coal Street Park. This partnership was able to land the ice hockey team a home rink. Renovations took place as she oversaw the construction of men’s and women’s locker rooms that were solely dedicated for the university’s ice hockey teams. “Addy has been one of the pillars of Wilkes athletics for as long as anyone can remember,” said graduate student Phil Erickson. “Her name has been synonymous with the success that the Wilkes Colonels have had throughout her prestigious career. On a personal note, our hockey program would have never come to fruition without her hard work and pursuit of excellence.” The Bruggeworth Field was one of Malatesta’s most recent projects. The renovations included a turf field that is used for men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s lacrosse and field hockey. Enhancements were made for two new press boxes, two spectator areas and a scoreboard. Malatesta stated that she will miss the day-to-day interactions with the members of the athletic staff and REMINDER! The Beacon is looking for News writers! You can write about... • • • • • campus happenings National news Current events Politics And more! 3 athletic trainers. “They became my new team when I retired from coaching,” said Malatesta. Malatesta plans to spend her retirement traveling, attending athletic events at her own leisure and being with her family. Mark Allen, interim vice president for student affairs, will lead the search for the University’s next director of athletics. The university has engaged executive search firm Spelman Johnson to assist with the process and a committee of faculty, staff and students will be assembled soon. The goal is to have a new athletic director by Fall 2023. “I look forward to her continued leadership in the coming months as she concludes her career,” said Dr. Greg Cant, Wilkes University president. Build your resume with a diverse set of skills! 0 000 ~ NEWS ---□ CONTACT: News Editor: Madelynn.Kinard@wilkes.edu �4 The Beacon - November 16, 2022 Jill Ferretti joins Wilkes as assistant clinical professor By Emma Broda Staff Writer The Wilkes fall 2022 semester was met with many new faculty members, including Jill Ferretti as an assistant clinical professor for undergraduate nursing at the Passan School of Nursing. Ferretti was born and grew up in Wilkes-Barre. She always had an affinity for helping others and knew the medical field was for her. “I was always very compassionate as a child, always wanting to help others. I volunteered for the hospital that I currently work in when I was a teenager and knew that I would be in healthcare, in some capacity, some day,” said Ferretti. Ferretti completed her undergraduate in nursing locally, earning her associate of science at Luzerne County Community College and then her bachelor of science at Misericordia University. She went on to earn a master of science in nursing/ in this field family nurse as “one of the practitioner most intimate f r o m relationships Chamberlain you can form University. She in healthcare.” has worked at Childbirth Quality Patient is a very C e n t e r e d “vulnerable Services as a time” and she registered nurse recounts this and at Geisinger experience W y o m i n g as being an Valley Medical “honor” and she Center as a regional felt “grateful to childbirth have been able to be a part of educator. for so many One of Photo courtesy Jill Feretti parents.” Ferretti’s past She is now careers has also been in obstetrics as a registered nurse working at Wilkes-Barre General in at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. She their Orthopedic unit, as well as for had decided on this specialty originally Medical Research Network focusing on because she fell in love with it during in-home clinical trials. She also decided nursing school. She described working to work at Wilkes as a professor as she viewed teaching as being “at the core of nursing” and was “thrilled” at the opportunity. Ferretti has been married nearly 18 years and has two children, one of whom attends Wilkes with the young scholars program. She and her family love the outdoors. “Living in such a beautiful state gives us the perfect backdrop to enjoy many seasonal outdoor activities,” said Ferretti. One thing she found was important to share with students is that they should “never forget the caring component of nursing.” She also shares that it is crucial to understand that it is not just about studying and the books. “These individuals are moms and dads, sons and daughters, family members that are loved by many people. If they treat them with the care, compassion and respect that all people deserve, they will be better nurses as a result,” said Ferretti. Dr. Diane Daddario joins Wilkes as faculty of practice By Amanda Montgomery News Staff Writer Dr. Diane Daddario joined Wilkes this fall semester as a faculty of practice for the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program. Daddario is from New Berlin, Pa. She started her academic career at the Danville Area School District School of Practical Nursing with a practical nursing diploma in December of 1978. She then received her registered nurse diploma at Geisinger Medical Center School of Nursing in August of 1982. She graduated from Pennsylvania State University in Dec. 1996 with a bachelor of science in nursing. She received her master of science in nursing, as a clinical nurse specialist in adult health in Dec. 2006 at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. In addition, she also became a post-master’s adult nurse practitioner in May 2014 at Bloomsburg University. Finally, she earned her doctor of nursing practice in Aug. 2017 and her post-master’s certificate in Jan. 2022 where she previously also served as a at Wilkes. Daddario chose to return committee co-chair. In her spare to Wilkes as time, Daddario a psychiatric enjoys reading, m e n t a l walking, doing health nurse various activities practitioner with her family ( P M H N P ) and especially because of her traveling with “good experience her friends. as a student.” In the future, Daddario says Daddario plans that the best to keep traveling part of her job in the United is “hearing back States, as well from students as other places and their and countries successes, and around the helping students Photo courtesy Dr. Daddario world. s u c c e e d , One piece especially when they didn’t think they would be able to of advice Daddario has for students, especially nursing students, is to complete an MSN.” Outside of teaching, Daddario is an “please put the necessary time and active member of the International work into studying to be the best nurse Council of Nurses Nurse Practicioner practitioner possible.” /Advanced Practice Nurse Network, ARE YOU A PROFESSOR OR FACULTY MEMBER AT WILKES? LET US FEATURE YOU AND YOUR WORK! REACH OUT TO OUR NEWS EDITOR: Madelynn.Kinard@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - November 16, 2022 News 5 What the National Alliance on Mental Health means for students Improving mental health on campus Opinion Editor A newly formed club, National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI), is an organization determined to end the stigma surrounding mental health while granting access to the help those may need in mental health crisis situations. “NAMI is important to me personally because it symbolizes this new generation of people who are not afraid to talk about mental health the way they do physical health,” said Ashley Gangaware, junior nursing major and current leader of the club. “I think this club is important because it will grant students the access and help they need during the difficult and stressful years of college.” High school and college students are among the most affected in regard to mental health. The club serves as an outlet for students to talk about mental health and how to cope with the struggles of life. --·nHmlon Campu atlonal Allliance on Mental !Il lness Wilkes University other members of the club for the work they have done. “The stars lined up well per the local NAMI folks reaching out in support of a collaboration which we hope will elevate a community presence not just on campus but into the broader WilkesBarre plus area,” said Hastings. Photo courtesy of Wilkes University Junior psychology major Drew Haritos thinks the club is an amazing thing to have on campus. “I think it will be a great opportunity for people to become more knowledgeable about how to help themselves and peers in times of stress,” said Haritos. “Knowing that they have friends and peers around them that can offer them guidance on what to do if they are struggling may help more people seek assistance in bad times.” The club is open to all majors. The adviser for the club is Dr. Todd You are NOT ALONE ttttt 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness 12 MONTH PREVALENCE OF COMMON MENTAL ILLNESSES (ALL U.S. ADULTS) Hastings, a new nursing assistant professor who Gangaware says was “the inspiration for the club.” Hastings has worked in the psychiatric nursing field and has had first hand experience in regards to college clubs. He brought the idea up to nursing students at the beginning of the semester, who then took the idea and ran with it. "We want to make NAMI on campus a school-wide force to fight against the stigma of mental health,” said Gangaware. Hastings thanks Gangaware and a few National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) Club leader: Ashley.Gangaware@wilkes.edu Club adviser: Todd.Hastings@wilkes.edu Millions of people are affected by mental illness each year. Across the country, many people just like you work, perform, create, compete, laugh, love and inspire every day. 1 in 20 1 in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness 17% of youth (6-17 years) experience a mental health disorder 12 MONTH PREVALENCE OF ANY MENTAL ILLNESS (ALL U.S. ADULTS) Graphic courtesy of NAMI By Wren Haze �The Beacon - November 16, 2022 News 6 Pennsylvania state election results yield win for Dems By Zach Paraway News Staff Writer The Midterm Elections were held on Nov. 8. Democrats won both the Senate seat and governorship in Pennsylvania. The Senate race, was won by John Fetterman who defeated the Republican candidate, Mehmet Oz, known to many as Dr. Oz. In the governor race, Josh Shapiro defeated Republican candidate Douglas Mastrinano. Fetterman is from York, Pa., and served as the mayor of Braddock from 2006 to 2019. Before this, he received a bachelor and two masters degrees in business administration and public policy. Fetterman became the Lt. Gov. in 2019, where he became infamous for how he acted during his time. During the 2020 election, he had dealt with many of the claims of voter fraud in Pa., due to conservative rumors. A portion of his notoriety came from the constant denial from him that there was no voter fraud present in the state of Pa., to which he only found three cases. After gaining an increased profile, Fetterman ran as the Democratic candidate for the senate seat. His platform was that of legizing abortion, legalizing marijuana, major crimnal justice reform and others. Many of his ideas are considered progressive compared to other candidates. Fetterman replaces the retiring Pat Toomey, who held the seat from 2011, and will serve with Bob Casey Jr., giving Pennsylvania two Democratic senators, contributing to the Democratic majority in the Senate. Shapiro, native to Montgomery County, began his political career in Washington D.C.. After graduating from Georgetown with a doctorate in jurisprudence, he served as an assistant to many different politicians over the course of a few years, including the Chief of Staff for Pa. Congressman Joe Hoeffel. He ran for the Pa. House of Representative seat in the 153rd district in 2004. He would win and hold the seat from 2005-2012. He then sat as a part of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners from 2012 to 2017. Then, as Attorney General from 2017-2023, he oversaw various cases surrounding medical care, including fighting large corporations and institutions in court cases. He ran as the democratic candidate in the governor race with his platform being very similar to that of Fetterman. Shapiro replaces Tom Wolf, who held the seat since 2015. For the House vote in Luzerne County, Matt Cartright won over Jim Bognet for the 8th district seat. Graphic by Maggie Murphy National Society of Leadership and Success sponsored drive By Maddy Kinard News Editor Starting Nov. 15 and running until Dec. 6, The National Society of Leadership and Success is sponsoring a food and feminine product drive. All proceeds from the drive will support the Victim Resource Center in WilkesBarre. Donations can be brought to the NSLS table in the SUB every Tuesday and Thurs. day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The VRC helps those who are affected by crime, leaving victims with little to nothing. They offer support to the individuals and families and anyone else who was involved in the incident. As Julie Chropowicki, graduate assistant of student development, describes it, the VRC offers many forms of support: advising victims through court proceedings and offering mental health counseling free of charge “These drives are important because it helps to band together the community in order to support those that need it most, especially around the holiday times,” said Chropowicki. “Some victims literally have to start from scratch and do not even have the basic necessities that many of us are fortunate to have, including food.” Chropowicki went on to explain the special importance of the feminine products because they could be a financial strain to those that menstruate after already going through so much. Not being able to properly take care of your body during menstruation could also have associated health risks. “These drives are important to the community because I believe it shows that we can all be connected through kindness and leadership. Having the ability and the chance to collect donations from students that would benefit the victims at the center is a great cause to have, as well as a great thing to do in society,” said Josh Garced, president of the NSLS. The NSLS has been a society on campus since 2006. Garced finds that students have rarely heard of the society, and to combat this, the NSLS is trying to put their name out to the community to let students know that the society plans on contributing as much as possible to the community, in this case, a fundraiser. “We try to do events like this when we can. It does get hard being full-time students, but that doesn’t stop us from being committed to the NSLS and its mission,” said Katarina Johnson, senior psychology major and NSLS member. To learn more about the VRC and to donate outside of the allocated dates for the drive, visit the Victims Resource Center website, vrcnepa.org/donate. If unable to bring donations to the table, please contact Chropowicki, julienne. chropowicki@wilkes.edu or call 570-4085503 to arrange a time for your donations to be dropped off. We are looking for designers and photographers! The Beacon is always looking to add new members to our staff! Contact our Editor-in-Chief: Emily.Cherkauskas@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - November 16, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Have any events or artists to be shared? Contact Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor: Jordan.Daniel@wilkes.edu Art in Context By Laury Angeles-Martinez Staff Writer Recently, the Sordoni Art Gallery showed a film called, “In the Absence of Lights.” The HBO documentary talks about and explores art by African Americans and the path that each of them forged for contemporary Black artists. The viewing was a part of the lecture series for the newest exhibition in the Sordoni Art Gallery, David C. Driskell’s “Creativity, Collaboration and Friends,” new exhibition in the Sordoni Art Gallery. The documentary starts with Driskell discussing the 1976 exhibition that he created called “Two Centuries of Black American Art.” The exhibit was the first museum exhibition of black art. “The reason we were showing it is ABOVE:Viewing room where the film was played. RIGHT: Exhibition wall with the overall preview of the gallery. Photos: Laury Angeles-Martinez to connect David Driskell, who was a creator, an educator and organizer of many things, to his art works. And what we are featuring in the gallery is the work of David Driskell in association with all of the artist and people that became part of his circle who were much part of that first museum exhibition of black art,” said Heather Sincavae, associate professor of art and the director and program coordinator of Sordoni Art Gallery. The exhibit should be excite a number of art enthusiasts. “It is very interesting and gives a really great perspective of the origin in general, not only of that time, even until today there are a lot of contemporary artists that are featured and it is really good,” said Melissa Carestia, assistant director of the Sordoni Art Gallery. �The Beacon - November 16, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment 8 f Cocktail of the Week:The fun, fall-inspired forbidden sour By Haley Katona Staff Writer As the end of semester nears its way to us, keep this drink in mind for finals week celebrations. The forbidden sour, a sour and tart sister drink of the whiskey sour. Perfect to ease into dark liquor and to celebrate the winter season as winter break approaches. Grab a blanket and sit by a fire. Directions: First, pour all ingredients into a shaker filled with ice and shake thoroughly. Then, strain the drink into a rocks glass with new ice. Garnish with an orange wheel and cherry. Happy drinking! Ingredients: 1 ounce bourbon 1 ounce Pama pomegranate liqueur 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice .5 ounce simple syrup Orange twist (optional) Cherry (optional) ac The Beacon reminds everyone to drink responsibility… and that the legal drinking age is 21. The Beacon/Haley Katona Here is the forbidden sour, a mixture of bourbon, lemon juice and simple syrup. o n B um Emily Cherkauskas, Editor-in-Chief: Sonne - Rammstein Maddy Kinard, News Editor: doomsday - Lizzy McAlpine Zach Paraway, News Staff Writer: Rise and Shine - J. Cole s p B e Each week, the Wilkes Beacon staff picks their favorite song of the week. Check out this week’s bumps to the right! Jordan Daniel, LA&E Editor: Rich Flex - Drake, 21 Savage Morgan Rich, LA&E Asst. Editor: Karma - Taylor Swift Wren Haze, Opinion Editor: I I 1AM FREESTYLE - Joji Sydney Allabaugh, Opinion Staff Writer: DIRT - Y2K, JPEGMAFIA Baylee Guedes, Sports Editor: Late Night Talking - Harry Styles David Marks, Lead Layout Designer: Dumb - Nirvana �The Beacon - November 16, 2022 I,, By Morgan Rich Life, Arts & Entertainment Asst. Editor This week officially marks the twomonth mark of my Disney College Program, and I can happily say that this week has been one of the best of my entire program. The week started out pretty dull with heading to work normally on Nov. 7. This week I decided to stay at my home location instead of venturing out and trading for somewhere else. However, on Monday it definitely paid off. When we work for Walt Disney World the cast members are not allowed to accept tips, but we are allowed to accept gifts from guests. At the start of my shift I got put on the register for our sweets store and a guest came up to me and handed me Pokémon 9 Life, Arts & Entertainment eJ I cards. I do not even collect them but it was the first gift I ever received from a guest so it felt extremely special to me. On Tuesday, I was off and just decided to have a day to rest and rejuvenate. My friend Carla and I decided to go out to eat and head to Cast Connections. Cast Connections is a store that has heavily discounted Disney merchandise that is exclusive to cast members and their friends/family. We then came back to my apartment and decided to watch “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” since we had not hung out in a long time. Once she left to go to work I decided to clean up my room and finish a lot of my schoolwork. Nov. 9 was the day things got extremely interesting. Tropical Storm Nicole decided to make her impact that day as a category one hurricane. This was the first November hurricane for Florida in 37 years. At the beginning of the day I saw Jodi Benson, the voice of Ariel in “The Little Mermaid,” which was absolutely surreal. She came to Flamingo Crossings Village to talk about her new book, “Part of My World,” and she even sang for us. At the end of her visit she surprised us by giving us all signed books. The hurricane caused all of the parks to close early and caused almost all cast members to stay home from work. However, my location called me into work. I can now officially say I worked during a hurricane. They allowed us to go home at 10 p.m. since Disney said it was not safe for us to stay past then. However, I can happily say that my coworkers and I made the best of a bad situation and created tons of core memories while working in the middle of a hurricane. Thursday was another day off for me, but because of the hurricane, I canceled all of my plans. When the rain stopped I decided to go to the store and get some Christmas decorations for my room which in turn caused me to decorate my entire room for Christmas. I would say that this is something that is definitely going to get me through the holiday season without my family. Even though there were plenty of times this week when I could have let my hopes down, I can definitely say that this week taught me how to make the most out of bad situations. These past two months have gone by super fast and I cannot wait to see what the last two months hold. always been proud of my heritage and really wanted to talk to this guy. Doboni was incredibly kind and open with me. He also raised my attention to the point of this article. We discussed how the situation over there in the “mother country” is still ongoing but has largely fallen through the cracks of the collective western conscience. So goes the fast-paced society we live in where something is the center of attention briefly and quickly gets tossed aside for the next big thing. I am tempted to make this a pro-Ukraine tangent; however, it is much greater than just one place. The point is this: Just because one may be an American, a Pennsylvanian, a Luzerne County resident, a Wilkes Colonel, whatever the case may be, does not make us any more or any less human than anyone else. Sure, have some pride in the groups you identify with, but to take it to an extreme and dehumanize someone because they come from a different walk of life as you, vote differently than you, love differently than you and don’t adhere to the teachings of your chosen deity does not make them any less of a person. I suppose it is easy to forget that. When I was a little kid and watched those planes hit those towers in New York, I remember the entire country seemingly developed a sense of Islamophobia. Guess what? It was just a small group of radicals and not the entirety of a peaceful people. This archaic idea of, “This is my land, this is a Christian nation, this is how we do things,” or whatever is exactly that— archaic, tired and done. I have a friend who recently found out she was pregnant. After some complications, a doctor told her there was a chance her baby would be born with some severe medical complications. This would severely reduce the chances of the unborn child having any sort of quality of life as well as the medical costs the family would incur throughout its life. Her father was a staunch pro-life conservative, yet he was the one who brought up abortion as an option. Why? Because it is so easy to have a belief about something until it directly impacts your personal life. Likewise with Doboni. We shook hands, he thanked me for my service but our conversation also served as a reminder of this: I am not pro-war even though I am a veteran, and I know many pro-war folks. Now imagine seeing your homeland bomb-scarred, buildings reduced to rubble, friends and neighbors dead and those who survived are but husks of their former selves seeking to carve out a new life somewhere. There is a reason they say war is hell. Standing for something is good but when you believe in it so vehemently that it impacts your humanity, perhaps it is time to reassess. Reveille with Ryan Evans: Assessing our humanity By Ryan Evans Staff Writer It has dawned on me that this will be the last article that I write for this publication (probably) so I figured I would go out with a bang. Allow me my proverbial soapbox one final time. This past Sunday I went and covered the Wyoming Valley Veterans Day Parade for my day job. As the parade made its way down Market Street and towards Public Square, I snapped a photo of my buddy and all-around good guy, Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown. It is a regular occurrence for the media to snap pictures of the guy, so business as usual, right? This one was different, though. Next to the mayor was Ivan Doboni of Plains Twp., who is a native Ukrainian. I went to high school with his son or grandson, I did not ask him what the case was. He was decked out in Ukraine gear and proudly waving an American flag in one hand and a Ukrainian flag in the other. I spoke with him after the parade, not just for my story but because my greatgrandmother came to America on a boat from her little village in Ukraine. I have The Beacon/Ryan Evans Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown, left, and Plains Twp. resident Ivan Doboni, right, during the Wyoming Valley Veterans Day Parade Nov. 6. �The Beacon - November 16, 2022 TRADITIONS, from front “The first thing I do when I wake up is text all my friends and let them know I am so thankful for them,” said Kamea Paresa, first year math and secondary education major. “Let everyone in my life know how much I appreciate them. Every person that comes into my life makes a positive impact, I am very grateful for all of them.” The dinner, the feast, is the most iconic part of Thanksgiving. The types of food cooked and eaten vary from family to family. Some dine on Asian cuisine, others may dine on food from Latin America, however the champion of Thanksgiving comes in the form of the Thanksgiving turkey. “Stuffing, turkey and mashed potatoes. Green bean casserole is also a favorite among my family.” said Sarah McAndrew, first year nursing major. Some students like to spice up their feasts with a more personal touch from their heritage. “My mom makes a Peruvian dish called ‘papa la huancaina,’” said Paresa. “It is potatoes and a spicy cheese sauce. It is amazing, we usually eat it with chicken and rice.” Others are not so traditional in their dinners, allowing for a more lax and activity focused holiday. “We are not much of a turkey family since no one really likes it,” said first year mechanical engineering major, Aidan Oliva. “Pizza, pasta, lots of Italian food with the occasional burgers thrown in. We also make these things called ‘turkey roll ups’ with deli meat and maybe some cranberry sauce.” Thanksgiving may be about food and family but the activities one partakes in with Life, Arts & Entertainment said family after all the food has extinguished is just as vital to the Thanksgiving experience. “We play video games, we play board games, it is just a big fun time, love it. I also love to set up the Christmas tree. The end of thanksgiving means the beginning of Christmas.” said Paresa. A tradition for many is that of the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. 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With Christmas just around the corner it is important to pump the brakes a little to stop and appreciate the good things in life, along with loved ones that makes it all worthwhile. The Beacon Staff thanks our readers for their continuous support. Have a happy Thanksgiving! From all of us at The Beacon �The Beacon - November 16, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment 11 Meet the Majors This week’s major: Digital Design and Media Arts Every week, The Beacon will offer a chance for majors to be placed in the spotlight. Each student that gets chosen will have a few words Jordan Daniel to express why they chose the major and how they feel it will benefit Life, Arts & Entertainment them in the future. Interviews and photos by Editor Rudy Urenovich Senior Quincy Banks Junior “My favorite aspect of the major is how multifaceted it is. Design is such a broad field in our major but you can really find an area of specialization that you’re passionate about to focus your studies and portfolio on through classes and cognate minors. “For instance, some people love photography, videography or gaming and they develop skills in each and every one of these mediums.” “I’m looking forward to seeing how much I expand and grow my tool belt, which can help me excel in other fields within the major. “I chose this major because I’ve always been a fan of digital media, whether it’s been photography, videography, photoshop, etc. I wanted to learn everything I possibly can in the field. “I hope to get into the designing process, whether it’s doing graphics for a professional sports team or even going into the fashion industry.” The Beacon/ Jordan Daniel Devyn Cammarota Senior “My favorite aspect of the major are the professors because they all genuinely care and will give honest feedback on projects. “I chose this major because I knew I wanted to do something art related and I felt graphic design was the right way to go with it. “What I hope to achieve with my major is to gain a lot of experience and knowledge about what I can do after graduation as well as the different software.” ' t ,.;, ' .-.-. . . ,.· ' s Emily Makaravage Senior ... ,-..,:, “My favorite aspect of the major is how personable the professors are. The professors are more than willing to go out of their way to help you. “Also, classes don’t feel like classes because of how small the class size is so everyone is trying to push others to make better content. ” �The Beacon - November 16, 2022 12 Senior Day & Mayor’s Cup Game: Wilkes beats King’s College 58-42 By Baylee Guedes Sports Editor The first quarter of the Wilkes Senior Day and Mayor’s Cup game proved to be successful for the Colonels with two touchdowns within three minutes of each other. Junior quarterback Xavier Powell completed a pass to sophomore wide receiver Devon Higgins for 16-yards for the first touchdown and then junior running back Elijah Jules rushed for 68-yards to secure the second touchdown of the quarter. First-year Igor Rzasa completed both of the extra-point attempts. The second quarter was more fruitful than the first: Powell completed a 5-yard pass to Jules for a Wilkes touchdown. King’s answered the Colonels’ touchdown by adding one of their own, but Wilkes came right back at the Monarchs. Powell threw a 22-yard pass to junior Jason Dean, putting Wilkes up 28-7 after Rzasa’s extra-point attempts were good. The Monarchs came right back moments later as they completed a 93-yard kick-return touchdown. The Colonels did not let this slide by them as they recovered with a 33yard pass from Powell to senior Jason Schweizerhof for another touchdown, tallying a score of 35-14 after another extra-point from Rzasa. Wilkes ended the second quarter with a 30-yard field-goal from Rzasa, creating a 38-14 lead. The third quarter added three more Colonel touchdowns: Sophomore DeVon James intercepted a pass from the Monarchs and returned it for a 32-yard touchdown with Rzasa securing the extra-point. King’s answered with a passing touchdown, but two minutes later, Powell threw a pass to senior Nate Whitaker for a 43-yard touchdown. Wilkes’ third touchdown of the quarter was scored by Dean after receiving a 3-yard pass from Powell. The extra-point attempt was blocked. The Monarchs added a touchdown to end the quarter with a score of 58-27 in the Sophomore Anthony Dominguez (16) celebrating a recovered fumble with senior Ryan Martel (71) while sophomore Elijah Lee (99) observes them. Colonels favor. Wilkes felt secure in the fourth quarter and did not score any more touchdowns. King’s tried to make a comeback by adding two more touchdowns, but the game ended with a Colonel score of 58-42. OFFENSE: Powell ended with six touchdown passes for 314 passing yards going 18-30 on attempts. Jules led Wilkes with 148 rushing yards and 84 receiving yards. DEFENSE: Senior John Washington recorded eight solo-tackles and one assisted-tackle to lead the Colonels with nine. Junior Angel Ramos added three solo-sacks and two assisted-sacks, totaling five. Wilkes honored 15 seniors (by number): Adam Piston, Billy Costner, Quincy Banks, Jeremie Hernandez, Washington, Brandon Holcomb, Schweizerhof, Whitaker, Walter Lewis, Kevin Brown, Lucas Scott, Brendan Boris, Ryan Martel, Billy Andeson and Michael Goralski. Junior Elijah Jules (4) runs head on into Monarch defenders after reciving a handoff from junior Xavier Powell (0) in the start of the second quarter. �The Beacon - November 16, 2022 13 TOP: The Colonels gather during a timeout as they were up 35-14 in the second quarter. Head coach Jonathan Drach chose to kick a field-goal, 38-14. BOTTOM: Junior Xavier Powell (0) lifted in the air after a touchdown pass. BOTTOM: The Colonels recover a Monarch fumble and gain possesion. Photos: The Beacon//Baylee Guedes �The Beacon - November 16, 2022 Opinion Opinion 14 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? 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Thanksgiving should be given its time Christmas is argueably one of the most popular holidays in the world. That is something not many people would attempt to dispute. Regardless of how much it has been changed and repackaged from the simple holiday it was back centuries ago, Christmas is the flagship holiday for one of the biggest religions in the world, Christianity. It is the time of year for gift giving and for students at all levels to get a break from their studies. It is a holiday very iconic for the festivities surrounding it. From the Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting to the Christmas Day Parade, to the many and many Christmas songs that get played every year—people love Christmas. However, for all the people that love Christmas, there is a good amount of people who would love to stop seeing the celebration of Christmas come so early. Especially in American culture, the celebration of Christmas begins on November 1st, the day after Halloween. The jokes about many stores ripping Halloween down just for Mariah Carey to be played the day after are everywhere, and very funny, too. The jump to Christmas does not seem that crazy in America, until you remember that we do have a major holiday in November. Thanksgiving is the fourth Thursday in November every year to celebrate the Pilgrims breaking bread with Native Americans way back during the colonization of America. It was to celebrate the journey to how far they had come and the winter they had had before, with barely anyone surviving. Americans break bread with their families and enjoy time with them and whatever it is they want to do that day with the meal. Many watch NFL games on that day, as they have marketed the holiday a lot. It is a great holiday, but why do so many skip it? Much of it can be down to two reasons: many of the same things done during Thanksgiving are done on Christmas now, and Christmas is much more advertised and commercialized. The first point is true, yes, but the second point is a problem for many. At the end of the year, Americans go from holiday to holiday with no break in between. From September through October, people celebrate Christmas. From November to Dec. 25, people celebrate Christmas. From Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, people celebrate New Year’s. A break from holidays being nowhere to be found can be a problem for many. Holidays like Christmas are great, but can remind people of those that they lost. For those not as fortunate, it reminds them of how little they have. People protect November for Thanksgiving because people want a break from the constant celebration. Thanksgiving is much more laid back and calm and no one gets marketed to like crazy. Yes, Black Friday is a thing, but it gets paired with Christmas shopping. People will say that there is no music or fun to be had on Thanksgiving, but that’s the point for many. It serves as a break and gives a tiny fraction of time for lives to go normal before Christmas right after Halloween. Christmas is great—no one is saying that it is not. But, time is needed for some to be away from the constant marketing and reminder of things they do not have. Christmas, you are loved, but give time to Thanksgiving, please. Letter to the editor policy: The Beacon welcomes letters to the editor from differing viewpoints. Letters must contain contact information, including name, city, state and phone number. Phone numbers will not be published but may be used for verification purposes. All letters to the editor must be sent using one of the following methods: Email: Emily.Cherkauskas@wilkes.edu Phone: (570) 408-5903 (Voicemail: 30 seconds or less, please.) Mail: 84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 Attn: The Beacon �The Beacon - November 16, 2022 Opinion 15 Smino’s ‘Luv 4 Rent’ is a genre-bending masterpiece By Sydney Allabaugh Opinion Staff Writer On Oct. 28, American rapper Smino released his third studio album “Luv 4 Rent.” On first listen, I was not expecting to be blown away by this album, but it significantly exceeded my expectations. “Luv 4 Rent”—with its unique and interesting vocals, sounds and themes—may be one of my favorite albums released this year. Let’s dive further into each track. “4rm Da Source” The album starts off with a quiet, distorted instrumental with coinciding obscurely pitched vocals. It ends with a soundbite interlude. The use of unusual vocal techniques combined with a calming and relaxed tune perfectly sets the tone for the album. “No L’s” This second song draws from old school hip-hop and R&B influences in the beginning of the track to develop a warm and upbeat vibe. Towards the end of the song, the percussion pattern and strings relax, and the vocal choices emulate some of Smino’s signature sounds. This song feels like watching the sunset on a summer night and is a highlight of the album. “90 Proof (with J. Cole)” This song was released as a single, and it is a favorite among Smino and J. Cole fans. It has over 10 million streams on Spotify, making it 10 times more popular than most of the other tracks. The ascending chorus combined with the warm melody is catchy and smileinducing. Although I do not listen to J. Cole, I enjoyed his feature on this song. His vocals differ greatly from Smino’s melodic hums, which added perfect contrast. Overall, this song is enjoyable to listen to and one of my favorites on the album. “Pro Freak (with Doechii and Fatman Scoop)” To me, “Pro Freak” is the best song on the album and is unlike anything I ever heard before. I would consider it to be a party song, with its loud instrumental and light-hearted lyrics. It begins with a loud chant from Fatman Scoop, which leads into the—quite addicting— pitched chorus. Female rapper Doechii’s fast-paced verse later transitions into a relaxed verse from Smino. This song is a perfect mix of sounds from start to finish and is severely underrated. “Ole Ass Kendrick” This next song comes down from the exciting high of “Pro Freak” into a slow, melodic song likely inspired by— as stated in the title—Kendrick Lamar. The song follows the story of a time Smino spent with a girl listening to old Kendrick Lamar songs. It is a simple and sweet one. “Louphoria (with Cruza)” “Louphoria” continues with a slow, spacey track with echoing reverbs. I enjoyed this song, but I do not think it is necessarily super interesting or revolutionary. “Blu Billy” This one is a little more upbeat with a seemingly conflicting pessimistic message as Smino talks about how we all—from drug dealers to preachers— act on condition with wavering morality. He later flaunts his self-made success as an artist. The contrast between the sweet tune and the grim message is amusing. “Matinee” Matinee is another popular song on this album, as it was the other single released before the album alongside “90 Proof.” With a simple fast-paced beat, mellow hums and chants, repeatafter-me outro, and playful lyrics about drinking, smoking and sex, it feels as it would be the song of the summer if it was released earlier in the year. “Modennaminute (with Lucky Daye and Phoelix)” The song starts with an accelerated mellow chorus that I initially thought was a sample from an early 2010s pop song. The chorus is actually sung by Phoelix. The song takes a different approach from others on the album as it ditches warmth for a more solemn theme of heartbreak and reflection. I enjoyed this one. “Defibrillator” This song is airy and lighthearted with beautiful harmonies. It ends with a touching snippet of what seems to be a voicemail recording from Smino’s uncle. He mentions how he is proud of his nephew for being gifted. All elements of the track are uplifting. “Garden Lady” The mood calms down once again on this relaxed and melodic track. Although the echoey reverbs did not impress me on “Louphoria,” I thought the reverberated vocals were fitting and beautiful on Garden Lady. The purposefulness of each element of this song grew on me. “Settle Down” (featuring Cory Henry and Ravyn Lenae) “Settle Down” is another highlight of the album. It features compact, gospelinspired harmonies and percussion components that feel as if they were part of a marching band. In the feelgood chorus, Smino and Ravyn Lenae vocalize about doing their best, not having stress, and relying on God to do the rest. The combination of hip- hop and gospel elements produces a captivating sound. “Pudgy” (featuring Lil Uzi Vert) This song features another catchy chorus of tight, upbeat bars. I was pleasantly surprised by Lil Uzi Vert’s feature on this song. Usually, Lil Uzi raps distinctively in his style on features, but it seemed as if he stepped out of his comfort zone to conform to the theme of the album. The transition from Smino to Lil Uzi was seamless and fitting. “Curtains” This song is a rollercoaster in the perfect way. It starts off with a subtle melody with Smino’s traditional flows. As it continues, the vocals are edited and sound like those of Travis Scott. The subtle melody stays with a new percussion pattern. The song ends with a pitched and distorted verse from Smino’s little cousin. I think the vocal editing was a creative choice. “Lee & Lovie (featuring Reggie)” This last song draws from retro soul influences of the 1960s with rich vocals and warm instrumentals. Thematically, it is about falling in love and not having worries. It was a satisfying closing to the album, and I finished this last song smiling. WANT MORE FRESH MUSIC REVIEWS? SEND US YOUR SUGGESTIONS INSTAGRAM : @WILKESBEACON �The Beacon - November 16, 2022 Opinion 16 Wren’s Watchlist: ‘Operation True Love’ is a new take on love By Wren Haze Opinion Editor This week it is a little different because “Operation: True Love” is a Webtoon manhwa and not a show to watch. But hear me out, I am reading with my eyes—the same eyes that watch shows. Therefore, let us proceed. “Operation: True Love” follows Su-ae Shim, a girl who is in the worst type of relationship that I have seen in real life as well. Shim starts off with being in a relationship with Minu Kang, a man who needs therapy or a life lesson on how to treat a girl right because his game is lacking hard. Kang treats Shim so horribly that the school is used to it. However, Shim goes through this cycle of being mad, ignoring him and when Kang gives her a strawberry milk, life is good. Until she discovers an old flip phone that starts calling her out. If real life people cannot knock sense into her, what makes you think that a lousy flip phone is going to change her mind? I was right, kind of. Around the time of this phone’s appearance, Shim starts getting friendly with Kang’s best friend, Eunhyeok Go. Go is clearly the most mature between the both of them which leads me to wonder what makes Go remain friends with Kang. Well, the thought finds an answer after a bit. Go actually cannot stand Kang and ends up punching him in the face. After many chapters, we finally meet the blonde girl in the polaroid at the beginning of the story. Her name is Ra-im, and we see that she lives with Shim and her family, but is not family. Shim best describes their relationship as best friends. Ra-im looks and acts like a red flag, and boy, was I right. Ra-im and Kang are caught kissing each other by Go, but the gag is that Shim was walking towards what shocked Go so much and saw what was going on. From there, Shim avoids her best friend like the plague and starts getting closer to Go, who ends up standing up for Shim in front of people at school. However, he claims that Shim broke up with Kang, but Shim did not get the chance to. Shim does get her opportunity and uses Kang’s own words against him to do so and that was a proud mom moment in my books. What is not a proud mom moment is that Ra-im is also involved with Go and Dohwa Baek, a rather popular figure at their school. Baek is known for his good looks but his terrible personality. Back to the terrible flip phone that reality checks Shim. The phone ends up showing her a program that helps people like her experience love. There is a scale that ranks it and she is at a zero. The program shows her how to gain love points. She decides to come up with this miraculous plan to get back with Kang but use Go to get back at Kang- usually his jealousy to boost her love points. Shim uses Go as well so Ra-im can feel jealous of their relationship, but we learn that Go is no longer interested in Ra-im. Boy has started falling for Shim and how this will end is entirely up to Shim and this author that has me cursing at 2D men on my private Instagram story. The story does keep me on my toes and I do appreciate that, but I was not expecting the plot to be the way it was advertised. But hey, the shock value earns this read a 8.5/10, and a new chapter will be coming out next week and I do have my notifications on to receive the update notification for when it drops. Triple H Must get control of WWE before he loses control By Zach Paraway News Staff Writer Paul Levesque has worked for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) since 1995. Then he was known as Triple H, an eight-time WWE Champion and threetime WWE Hall of Famer. He has worked in talent development since his retirement from in-ring action in 2011 and his greatest achievement was NXT, a developmental promotion that has become a factory of new WWE superstars. He was promoted to Head Booking Officer after the departure of Vince McMannon and now has four months under his belt as head booker for the company. Reactions to his time have been positive. Many love the storylines created and the new feel that WWE has, a feeling that many have not felt in years. A lot of these feelings can be attributed to the fact that many became stale to the storylines that McMannon would put out on a nightly basis, but it is positive. Triple H has brought back many formerly released wrestlers, many of who were stars for him in NXT. Ever ything has looked good for Triple H, but I am afraid that the reason he looks good may become the reason people turn on him. The idea of this came to me when looking at the first promos for Bray Wyatt. My favorite wrestler of all time had returned to the company after being cut by McMannon in the summer of 2021. He has returned, to my immense joy and tears, in a role similar to the one he had before. He is looking to lead a group of cult followers (right now benign) called the Wyatt 6. This is a good idea and Bray fits this role like a clown mask. The issue arises when looking at the size of the roster and what can be done. W W E currently has 236 members on its on-screen roster. This is good for three full shows worth of characters, until people realize the amount of them that do not get on screen and the even more amount of people still in development are not ready for TV. This is already a large roster, but not accounted for is Triple H still bringing in more and more guys that McMannon cut, making the roster even bigger. A roster too big to showcase everyone is a problem currently with its biggest competitor, All Elite Wrestling (AEW). AEW has had many problems this year with their roster because of too many people on the roster and those new people getting more opportunities than the ones that have been here for a while. The backstage brawl that left AEW without a world champion or a Trois champion was a result of this overcrowded roster. Not saying that this will happen to WWE, but the animosity is inevitable. I am not saying that the guys brought in are not good additions. Karrion Kross has been amazing since way back. Brawn Stroman got his return to pay-per-view this past month, and Bray Wyatt will of course do amazing things. The conversation that needs to be had is that of what internal talent is available in order to avoid the hell going on in AEW and to avoid an issue that will tank a great beginning to a new career for Triple H. Graphic by Maddy Kinard �The Beacon - November 16, 2022 Opinion 17 Graduating seniors: Is it already time for graduation? By Rudy Urenovich Staff Writer I remember when I first visited Wilkes in high school and I more or less decided it was the college I wanted to attend. I was pleased that my prospective school had niceties like an art gallery (and its own newspaper, wink wink). Fast forward to the end of my freshman year, and I was actually starting to work at the Sordoni Gallery. I had a class taught by the gallery’s outstanding director Heather Sincavage, and we hit it off quite well, so I was flattered and excited to work for her and the gallery. I think organizations such as these, not only on a college campus or an educational setting, but just in communities in general are extremely important. All the people who make them what they are get to express their creativity and have it validated as something needed and meaningful. Artwork itself always contains history, messages and themes that are timeless. A work from hundreds of years ago that comments on society at that time, can also offer insight and invoke thoughts and conversations about current events and can help put personal and public issues into perspective. At the Sordoni, highlighting works by artists who may not normally have their voices heard and work shown is a main goal, which was one of the things I learned right away when working there, and makes me love it more and more the longer I am there. Seeing a show, or more formally an exhibition, come together. From the conception, starting with a theme, a group of artists, or a specific medium of art, to seeing it physically displaced, with the public walking through the space is an astounding thing that never gets old. I have been lucky enough to have had the opportunity to work on every aspect of helping a show come together, from measuring and hanging the artwork, writing catalogs, social media promoting, and making print materials like programs. Doing all this, it’s hard not to get attached or identify with artists and art in a show and feel the impact on a deep personal level, but to also take great care into everything produced. Seeing the backend operation of an art gallery come together is a true experience. Though I and many of my colleagues have had a lifelong love of art and design, I honestly believe that if you put someone who has no interest of flair for art in the operation that would have just as an eye opening and immersive experience that they would leave with a different view on art and how three dimensional and tied to emotions and life it really is. Our current exhibition “David C. Driskell and Friends: Creativity, Collaboration and Friendship,” for me, was perhaps the most immersive one yet. It’s astounding to think that this time last year we were just getting the list of artists together and I was enlisted to write a short bio on each one. It is an immense honor for me, and I was touched to have something that will last as part of the show. This particular exhibition honors the historic legacy of David Driskell and his impact on the art world, as well as her personal and professional relationships with tons of other notable artists. We want to hear your voice! Let your thoughts be known within the community. Join the Opinion section! CONTACT: Opinion Editor: Breanna.Ebisch@wilkes.edu Editor-in-Chief: Emily.Cherkauskas@wilkes.edu I probably say this everytime we have a new show, but it may be my favorite yet. The gallery itself is transformed with its wall painted warm shades of crimson and olive green, creating a cozy atmosphere that furthers the feeling of warmth and friendship in connection with the theme of the show. Or it’s because I was honored to work on this show since its inception. But no words I can say will ever do it just; you will have to see it for yourself. I suppose I am reminiscing on my time at the gallery, as I know it is quickly coming to an end with mine and some of my coworkers graduating this spring. It is bittersweet. I try to savor every moment. Working this is truly the thing that shaped my college experience and advanced in the field of design the most. I will be forever grateful to Heather Sincavage, our director and my personal friend and mentor, our past and current fellows, and everyone I have the pleasure of crossing paths with there. �The Beacon - November 16, 2022 Opinion 18 Fashion trends: Why heroin chic should stay in the past By Lauren Gardner Staff Writer Editor's Note: This article contains topics that may be triggering to the reader. Many of us have seen the TikTok edits of Bella Hadid, the 26-year-old model who has been on the cover of countless magazines such as Elle, GQ, Glamour and Vogue numerous times. According to a study conducted by Julian De Selviva, a highly respected cosmetic surgeon, she is the most beautiful woman in the world due to her facial symmetry which has helped her in her career. It is no secret that Hadid is beautiful, but as her rise in popularity continues, so does her influence. If you see a picture of her, you notice her face and small, lean figure often sporting the newest fashion trend or being a trendsetter herself. Many teens and young women look up to her as inspiration or most dangerously known as “thinspiration.” The term "thinspiration" rose in the early to mid 2000s and has had severe consequences to young teens and women. The term was so dangerous that Instagram banned the word and the slang term, “thinspo” in 2012. This was a first in social media as they were one of the first companies to have a regulation on what was happening on their platform. E a r l y proponents in the beginning were Lindsey Lohan, Brittany Spears, Nicole Richie, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olson and most memorable, Paris Hilton. These young women were photographed wearing “baby tees” or crop tops as they are often referred to as and super low waisted jeans. Many young girls looked up to these celebrities, wishing to be like them and to live the glamorous life they were living but instead developed eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia to adhere to what was a socially acceptable body standard. As years went on, it appeared that it was more acceptable to have a different body type than what was often shown in the media. With Kim Kardashian rising to popularity in the 2010s, so did the trend to emulate her look. Unfortunately, as we have seen that trend die down, we see the rise of ultra skinny returning. Even more recently, we have seen celebrities such as Kardashian herself and her sister Khloe Kardashian losing a significant amount of weight. As for Hadid, she is the biggest proponent for the ultra skinny trend to resurface as as has been seen all over TikTok and Instagram wearing lowrise jeans, crop tops, light makeup and clear " You are beautiful just the way you are. " skin with her hair often slicked black in a sleek bun. As heroin chic is rising from the dead, we have to remind ourselves: It is OK that we look the way that we do. Heroin chic got its name in the 1990s from the appearance of waif-like models who consumed the drug. Noted features include pale skin and darkness around the eyes, as well as emaciated features. We all live the lives, at least most of us do, of normal everyday people with unique characteristics and different backgrounds. We have the faces of our ancestors and the bodies that are real and authentic to ourselves. Why would we want to change that? Recently, I put a picture of my 4-yearold self on my mirror to remind myself that everytime I pick apart my appearance, that picture reminds me that I am telling that little girl that there is something wrong with her. I challenge you to do the same. You are beautiful just the way you are. KEEP UP WITH CONTENT! VJll .... ·~ 19)6 AIIOCllllJOD Mc:mbcr THE BEACON The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. �The Beacon - November 16, 2022 Sports 19 Sports Want your sport covered? Deserve to be Athlete of the Week? Contact the Sports Editor: Baylee.Guedes@wilkes.edu MIH combines the new with the old in high standings spot By Baylee Guedes Sports Editor After going 20-5-1 in the 2021-22 season and earning the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Championship, the Colonels look to keep the momentum going after graduating a large number of their roster. While there are 17 who return from the 20-win season, Tyler Hynes. head coach and MAC 2021-22 Coach of the Year, added 11 newcomers to their roster. Additions to the roster include transfer students Garrett Nieto (senior) and Luke Dobles (sophomore) along with first-year’s Christian Blomquist, Patrick Roginski, Christopher Paige, Matt Carlson, Cam Lowe, Carter Jordan, Kyle Mandleur, Mason Vonk and Steven Spetz. “Our young guys have stepped in and embraced our culture from day one,” said Hynes. “I give a lot of credit for that to our older players for showing them how we do things and the standard to which we do them too.” Returning skaters include graduate students Phil Erickson, Ben Stefanini, Ryan Galvin and Scott Mueller; seniors Nick Godfrey, Billy Berry and Michael Paterson-Jones; juniors Jimmy O’Kane, Luc Fox and John Barrett; sophomores Nick Swain, Max Cocchi, Lorenzo Marcolin, Cole Jungwirth, Joe Johnson, Judson McGrath and Jack Perna. “We practice extremely hard and our players are dialed in from the moment they step on the ice,” said Erickson. “Our team has high expectations for ourselves, I'm excited about what this new group of Colonels can do moving forward.” In the United Collegiate Hockey Conference (UCHC) preseason polls, Wilkes was ranked third under Stevenson University (second) and Utica University (first). Thus far, the Colonels sit at 2-3-1 and are in the number two seed in the UCHC standings. They tied their first game of the season 3-3 against SUNY Cortland, lost 3-2 in overtime to King’s College, and went 1-2 with Albertus Magnus College winning 3-2 and losing 5-1. In a doubleheader against Manhattanville College, Wilkes split with the Valiants with a 4-3 win in overtime and a 3-1 loss. The newcomers are already having exceptional performances on the ice. In his first win in goal, Nieto received the MAC Defensive Player of the Week for the 3-2 win over Albertus Magnus where he saved 30-32 shots taken while calculating a .938 save percentage. Overall, Nieto has been in goal for six games while making 151 saves with a .921 save percentage. Lowe was announced as the UCHC rookie of the week during the first week of the season as he added three points on one goal and had two assists. First-year’s Vonk, Mandleur and Carlson have all scored for the Colonels, while Roginski and Spetz each recorded points for Wilkes. Vonk has also recorded the most blocks on the team at seven. “As a newcomer on this team, I find myself being more of a learner than a leader at the moment,” said Lowe. TOP: Johnson engages with his opponent, attempting to secure the puck. BOTTOM: Johnson, Galvin and their teammates celebrate a scored goal. Photos: The Beacon/Julia Mazur “Our team culture is immaculate. I am incredibly confident we will keep Wilkes a winning and competitive program moving forward.” The returners have also been continuing to make their mark. Erickson has recorded one goal on the season, three assists, as well as adding four points to his name.Last season, Erickson recorded 14 goals (fourth most on the team), 26 points and 12 assists. “I find myself being a leader both on and off the ice,” said Erickson. “Our performance in these games has offered some bright spots. We've been able to come back from deficits in multiple games.” O’Kane, Johnson, Sefanini, Berry, Godfrey, Galvin, and Swain have each recorded goals for the Colonels. Perna has added 26 saves in goal with a .839 save percentage in his two goaltending appearances. Berry tied Vonk for the most blocks on the team with seven. On Friday and Saturday, Wilkes will travel to Utica to face off in a doubleheader. The Colonels have lost to their UCHC rival seven out of the nine times the teams have faced each other. Wilkes recorded one win and one tie in the 2021-22 season. “This is a crucial year for our program having graduated so many quality young men and hockey players,” said Hynes. “While our personnel has changed a bit, our goals as a team have not. We will not rest until we are UCHC Champions.” Most recently, the Colonels lost 7-4 in the UCHC Conference Championship match. Under Hynes, the team is seeking to get to the finals and claim their first UCHC Championship title. “One of the main goals we have for this season is winning a MAC championship as it is our final year of being in the conference,” said Erickson. “We're also excited about contending for a UCHC championship. There is a lot of parity in the conference this year which shows just how tough it is to win in this league each and every night.” �The Beacon - November 16, 2022 Sports 20 MBB: Colonels look toward a winning 2022-23 season By Baylee Guedes Sports Editor Coming off of an 8-17 overall record and a 5-1 conference record last season, the Colonels are looking to turn things around and have a winning season. In his ninth season as head coach, Izzi Metz holds a 101-95 overall record and is utilizing his coaching experience to continue holding a positive overall record for this team. “The team has been working hard so far on coming together, both offensively and defensively,” said Metz. “I have been very pleased with the overall attitude and hunger to improve each day.” In the 2021-22 season, Wilkes was ranked fifth in the league in scoring with 1763 total points and averaged 70.5 pointsper-game (PPG). The Colonels sat at third for 3-point field-goal percentages at 0.347, making 213 3-point shots. Wilkes returned 10 upperclassmen to their roster while adding five first-year’s to the team. The Beacon/Lauren Bowers Marshall driving towards the basket during the home opener W on Nov. 8. Returning players include graduate student Drake Marshall; seniors Bradley Anacreon, Nickerson DeMelfi and Jake Robel; juniors Matthew Davidheiser, Joey Zvorsky, Jackson Shafer and Jason Eberhart; sophomores Cayden Merrifield and Colin Post. First-year players include Colin Ackerman, Elias Walker, Jack Argento, Elias Walker and Matthew Prociak. Thus far, the Colonels stand at 2-1 after opening up with a 67-51 win over Clark Summit University on the 8th where Metz earned his 100th win, as well as a 64-48 win against the Gettysburg College Bullets and a 65-58 loss to Eastern University in the Gettysburg Tip-Off Tournament on the 11th and 12th. “Going into this year I feel very confident with where we are at,” said Fisher. “I believe that through this pre-season we have taken a large jump as a team in a very short amount of time and it will show on the court.” Last season, forward Fisher received an All-MAC Freedom First Team award as he led the conference in scoring at 16.2 PPG as well as being ranked at fourth for rebounds at 9.6 per game. Fisher has scored an average of 9.0 PPG and 8.33 rebounds-per-game (RPG) in their three contests this season. “I’m lucky enough to have a great surrounding cast around me that allows for me to flourish in opportunities where I am needed,” said Fisher. “For this year I am going to continue to be a great team player and do whatever is needed to put W in the win column.” Shooting guard Marshall returns after receiving an All-MAC Freedom Second Team award last season after placing second in PPG at 14.9 and 10th in rebounding with six per game. “I am looking to contribute to the team in any way that I can,” said Marshall. “We have worked hard all off-season, so finally being able to play some games, we are amped up and excited.” Marshall added an average of 16.0 PPG and 6.0 RPG up to this point of the season. “We believe the way to be successful is process driven,” said Metz. “We are excited to get the season started and look forward to people coming out to the Marts Center and supporting the Colonels.” The Colonels will host the University of Scranton tonight at the Marts Center with gameplay beginning at 7 p.m. On Saturday, Wilkes will travel to Alvernia University for a matchup starting at 1 p.m. WBB: Colonels look to build off prior success in ‘22-‘23 season By Adam Grundt & Baylee Guedes Staff Writer & Sports Editor The women’s basketball team is looking to continue the successes of last season at the start of this year. Head coach Tara Macciocco is entering her fifth season at the helm of the program and is excited to build off of what last season brought to the program. “Last season, we reached the playoffs for the first time in 20 plus years,” said Macciocco. “We are really excited to build off that momentum with our returning group and exciting newcomers.” In the 2021-22 season, the team placed the highest in the standings since 19961997 and finished Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Freedom play with a 7-9 record. This was the Colonels first appearance in the tournament in 25 years and only the fifth time the team reached the tournament in the program’s 62-year history. “Reaching the MAC Freedom tournament was a pretty cool experience for the team last year,” said junior guard Julia Marino. “I believe being able to play in the tournament prepared us for big conference games that we’ll have throughout this season. Come tournament time this year, the returners will know what to expect and the first years will be more than prepared for it.” Wilkes is welcoming back graduate student Kendra Smith as well as seniors Ariel Reed, Brenna Babcock and Brianna Horton. Three juniors return including Marino, Erin Shober and Tess Edwards in addition to three sophomores Emma Stout, Jordyn Jennings and Julianna Askins. The Colonels add six first-year players: Victoria Crooker, Nadia Evanosky, Reagan Holden, Yamirelis Matos, Madison Robel, and Brandy Varner. Wilkes sits at 1-0 after opening with a 76-52 win over Keystone College. Matos led the Colonels with 23-points coming off of the bench and collected six rebounds. Babcock tied Matos with six rebounds. “It feels like the beginning of a dream come true,” said Matos. “It’s exciting to finally see the results of the hard work and time I put in. The season opener was very emotional for me and my parents, who attended from MA, because both my mom and my dad sacrificed a lot for me to be in college and on the basketball court.” Macciocco is excited for what the entirety of the team will bring to the table this season. “We have a lot of experience from the upperclassmen that played significant minutes last year,” said Macciocco. “We have a great group of leaders to help the newcomers become familiar with the college game and team. For the past four years we have been preaching to get better little by little and last season was a huge accomplishment, but we have some unfinished business. Especially with this being our last season in the MAC, we want to leave our mark.” The Colonels return to action on Nov. 17 when they face Gwynedd Mercy University at the Marts Center. Editor’s Note: Baylee Guedes is a former women’s basketball player. �The Beacon - November 16, 2022 WIH, from front LaBaff took over as head coach in June of this year after previously coaching SUNY Canton for the past seven years. LaBaff holds a winning mentality with four previous postseason appearances with SUNY Canton. Wilkes also added Caty Flagg as the assistant coach. Flagg is the former 2016 ESPN "Miss Hockey," 2016 Boston Globe Player of the Year and the New England Hockey Conference (NEHC) 2017-18 and 2018-19 Goalie of the Year, to name a few accolades. Sports This was an essential change after the Colonels had gone 8-58-2 over the course of four seasons under the previous coaching staff. The women's ice hockey team sits at 2-4 with two conference wins, two conference losses and two out-of-conference losses. The Colonels began their regular season United Collegiate Hockey Conference (UCHC) play with back-toback weekend games against Neumann University. Wilkes won 2-1 on Nov. 4 with both goals netted by junior forward Bella Kaczorowski. The team won 4-0 on Nov. 5 where Kaczoroski netted two more goals for the Colonels and ended up with 4 points on the weekend. Addy Olson, junior goaltender, played both games in goal for Wilkes. Olson stopped 34 shots faced and posted her first career shutout. Olson was named goaltender of the week by the UCHC for the week of Oct. 31 to Nov. 6. “It was very rewarding and I wouldn’t have been able to do it without the team I had in front of me,” said Olson. With the coaching staff, the team has also experienced a major change in attitude. Wilkes has bonded much more 21 this season than ever before. Senior defender Abigail Barcless has been a part of the team since her first collegiate year during the 2019-20 season. Barcless is now in her final season playing for the Colonels. “We have proved to ourselves that with the right systems and chemistry, we have the chance to be a very successful team this season,” said Barcless. “I think that's the backbone of what keeps us getting up at 4:50 every morning with positive energy.” Wilkes will return to the ice on Nov. 30 as they travel across town to King’s College. TOP: Senior forward Quinn Rodefeld (23) fighting for defensive positioning. BOTTOM: Kaczorowski (9) preparing for a face-off with her Nazareth opponent. Photos: The Beacon/Baylee Guedes Dave LaBaff coaching his Colonels from the bench during their home game on Nov. 11. �The Beacon - November 16, 2022 Sports 22 Athlete of the Week Jack Bauer Senior Wrestler The Beacon: Male Athlete of the Week Bauer was chosen as our Athlete of the Week after his perfomance during the Ned McGinley Invitational this past Saturday. Bauer won his first match by major decision 8-0. In his second match, Bauer won by fall at 1:01 2-0, placing him in the semi finals. Bauer won in an 8-6 decision leading him into the finals. In a close one point decision, Bauer took his finals match 3-2, winning the 141lb champion title. Major: Marketing The friendships and bonds you Hometown: Ringoes, N.J. build with the other players on High School: Hunterdon Central the team. What had been your favorite sports memory from your time as a Colonel? My favorite memory so far would be the charity event we did hosting a practice for the local kids. It was fun to be able to give back and it made me feel special being able to work with kids who look up to us. What is your favorite professional sports team (any sport)? What sports movie is your go-to for movie night? Coach Carter. If you did not play your current sport, what sport would you have wanted to play? Basketball. How do you feel about being selected as the Athlete of the Week? The New York Giants. It is an honor to be recognized for this achievement. What is your favorite thing to do away from sports? I want to say thank you for this and shout out to my team and coaches for making this all possible. I am a big gamer and I love playing video games outside of sports. The Beacon/Lauren Bowers Editor’s s elec tions are mined by ts ditor's note note:: Athlete Athlete of of the the Week Week selections are deter determined by the the spor sports staff nd of mic year, year, we ill post post aa reader poll on taff each each week. week . At At the the eend of the the acade academic we w will reader poll on Tw itte r @ B eacon to row n an Twitter @ Wilkes WilkesBeacon to ccrown an “Athlete "Athlete of o the the Year." Year. " What is your favorite part of being an athlete at Wilkes? Compiled by Baylee Guedes, Sports Editor �Sports The Beacon - November 16, 2022 Athlete of the Week 23 Bella Kaczorowski Junior Hockey Center The Beacon: Female Athlete of the Week Bella Kaczorowski was chosen as our Athlete of the Week after her perfomance this past week as she scored four goals and also won 20 faceoffs, helping the team go 2-0. Kaczorowski also recived the MAC Offensive Player of the Week honor. Major: Biology Hometown: Anchorage, Ala. High School: Dimond High School What had been your favorite sports memory from your time as a Colonel? My favorite sports memory as a Colonel so far was sweeping Neumann this past weekend and the team atmosphere after the games has been really refreshing! What is your favorite professional sports team (any sport)? The Dallas Stars. What is your favorite thing to do away from sports? My favorite thing about being a student athlete at Wilkes is that everyone is super supportive of the athletic teams here. What sports movie is your go-to for movie night? My team has recently really been loving "Miracle on Ice" so we have had a few movie nights. If you did not play your current sport, what sport would you have wanted to play? If I didn’t play hockey, I would have wanted to play soccer. How do you feel about being selected as the Athlete of the Week? My favorite thing to do away from sports is hang with my friends and try out new activities. I feel honored to be selected as the athlete of the week and I’m very grateful for my teammates and the support that I’ve gotten at Wilkes. What is your favorite part of being an athlete at Wilkes? Compiled by Baylee Guedes, Sports Editor The Beacon/Lauren Bowers Editor’s elec tions are mined by ts ditor's note: note : Athlete Athlete of of the the Week Week sselections are deter de termined by the the spor sports staff At the year, we ill post post aa reader poll on taff each each week. week . At th e end end of of the the academic academic year, we w will reader poll on Tw it ter @WilkesB eacon to n an Twitter @WilkesBeacon to crow cro wn an “Athlete "Athlete of o the the Year." Year." �The Beacon - November 15, 2022 24 REGISTER RECilSTER FOR FOF WINTER WINTER SESSION! SESSIO EARN CREDITS & CHILL WINTER WINTER SESSION: SESSION: DEC. JAN. 13, DEC. 26, 26, 2022 2022 TO TO JAN. 13, 2023 20~.., Take Take undergraduate undergraduate courses courses at at the the reduced reduced tuition tuition rate rate of of $530 $53( per credit. about our our Winter/Summer Winter/Summer 2023 2023 discount discount deal! deal! credit. Ask Ask about REGISTER REGISTER NOW! NOW! Visit Visit the the schedule schedule and and register register at at wilkes.edu/winter. wilkes.edu/winter. Wilkes on the the University’s Wilkes University University is is an an equal equal opportunity opportunity institution. institution. For For information information on University's Policy Policy on on Non-Discrimination, Non-Discrimination, visit visit www.wilkes.edu/nondiscrimination. www.wilkes.edu/nondiscrimination. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon, 2022 November 15 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communications Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2022 November 15 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/2012c2b9b540c3fbe97a95d92b851b7a.pdf 2b921033c109eec126f4d1ed31197835 PDF Text Text ��9 4 RARY [LKES-BARRE NNSYLVANIA �G*’ - 1 ■ ■ - ' ?H . ■' C.l G 24 memottne C--^ mers will receive tber5 s their cer With the Christm3.s seas G&iS' tbeir al public officials who ce l°c nding of their duties Science Departmenr is to these public offic its P°litiC is facilities ceive The graduates xtfho wi-* William L- Ballxet A. Tony Barbose AlanH. Bare Ralph M. Brown Thomas A. Callahan. Brinley Crahall Michael Fasulka Andrew Garber Martha E. Hadsel David W. Hopkins John J- Jarzenbowicz Be st o . Local Luzerne F. communities r epr esen. -1 ortyFort, Kin.gst.orx, — =-• r e Township, Sugar _ •» o - c 1 me every 'N ednesday evet class considered a differ et Q>ketopics . considered, in tne "’lent, making of ordir § Of I Ionina. C^tV X,§ the -to L -O1 c es C s' :sPe- k 8itCt*nv re �Ul t VOL. I. NO. 1 WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES -BARRE,pa. DEC.15, 1952 GRADUATION Tonight 24 members of the class for borough r~- ” councilmen and township --or completion of their work. ............... SO near> the awards are a fitting gift to those local public officials who ggave of their time in order to secure a better understanding of their duties and ’ responsibilities. Wilkes College, and its Political Science Department in particular," 1,7 > has been most happy to offer its facilities to these public officials interested in ------ -a sound local government. The graduates who will receive certificates are: William L. Balliet A. Tony Barbose Alan H. Bare Ralph M. Brown Thomas A, Callahan Brinley Crahall Michael Fasulka Andrew Garber Martha E. Hadsel David W. Hopkins John J. Jarzenbowicz Charles A. Jones Gustave C. Kemerite George Kotyk Joseph Lakus James J. McCarthy Grace A. McGinty Harvey O. Nielsen George S. Sobeck Peter Stusnick Gilbert W. Watkins JohnC. Wordoski Best of Luck in Your Official Capacity ! Local communities represented in the graduating class are Nuangola, Luzerne, Forty Fort, Kingston, Laurel Run, Courtdale, Hanover Township, Wilkes-Barre Township, Sugar Notch, and Edwardsville. Meeting every Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock in Room 202, Pickering Hall, the class considered a different aspect of local government each week. Among the topics considered in the 10 sessions of the class were structure of local government, making of ordinances, municipal finance, police and traffic, fire and building codes, recreation, health, street maintenance, waste disposal, and planning and zoning. „ „ TT „ v Mailev of the Political Science The faculty was headed by Dr. Hug> agsisted each week by a panel of I Partment at Wilkes College. He was *Penenced pers.ons especially competen ation. Among the visiting faculty were discuss the topic under considerLewis R. Crisman and John 37451 s �■B Morris; Robert Pickup, Robert Freeburn, and John Semski of the Pennsylvania Economy League; Penn Williams of the Police Department and Milton Jacobson of the Fire Department, both of Wilkes-Barre City; Police Chief David Francis of Kingston; Police Chief Herbert Woodeshick^of Hanover Township; Sergeant A. J. Wilson of the State Police; Edwin McLaughlin, fire underwriter; Joseph Kane of the Playground Association; Dr. J. T. Millington of the Pennsylvania Department of Health; Mrs. Charles L. Shaeffer of Kingston; Harradon H. Smith of the Pennsylvania Department of Highways; Robert N. Bierly, engineer of five Luzerne County boros; engineers Bernard Bush and John Yenchko of the Pennsylvania Department of Health; and Dr. F. A. Pitkin, Executive Director n ■t •’! ■ W J ■ ACT WILKE S-BARRE Proposed 1953 budget of Wilkes-Barre was passed on second reading by the City Council. Third and final reading will come at the Council meeting tomorrow. Calling for an expenditure of $1, 953, 660. 90, the new budget exceeds ■ the 1952 budget by $39, 850.82. Increase in the millage is . 34 of a mill, or an increase of 3.4 cents a year on each $100 of assessed valuation. ■ ■ i / , i 9 K I u.-* FEDERAL HIGHWAY AID !| In 1952 Congress enacted the Federal Highway Act, appropriating $550, 000, 000 for the next two years. The largest amount will be given for secondary road systems and smaller amounts for the primary highway system and urban street systems. To obtain federal aid it must be demonstrated that the proposed project will provide increased traffic safety. Local projects requiring the aid should originate with the local state highway department offi­ cials. Under Public Law 564, the federal government will now reimburse the cities for the cost of alterations to bridges over navigable rivers if they are made at the request of the federal government, provided the bridges are used for the purpose of carrying highway traffic. Local officials may thank the American Municipal Association for this step forward. FORTY FORT Forty Fort Council discussed the application of Social Security for boro employees. The matter was referred for study to the finance committee which is to report at the next Council meeting. I The finance committee reported it has been unable to find a means of granting the 15 per cent increase requested by boro employees but that it will reconsider the matter before the budget is compiled. NEW HIGHWAY Initial steps toward relocation of the Wilkes-Barre--Scranton Highway to bypass Dupont and Avoca and provide a modern approach to the airport at Avoca have been taken by the State Department of Highways. This has been confirmed by Bernard J. Harding, engineer of the Scranton District, State Highway Depart­ ment. Scheduled for relocation is the main roadway from a point near the Comerford Drive-in Theatre below Dupont, to pass through the area east of the airport and then over the Moosic-Daleville Highway. It is contemplated the 145 for HIGHWAY GRANTS Payments under Act 145, which authorizes $15, 000, 000 each year to local governments for road purposes, were certified on September 1, 1952. This Act provides for a $5, 000, 000 annual increase over the former total of $10, 000, 000 from the Motor License Fund. Formerly the allocation was on a mileage basis alone, in the ratio which the number of miles of streets in a municipality in any one of three classes (cities, boros, and townships) bore to the total miles of streets in these classes alone. Now 60 per cent of the allocation will be on the basis of the ratio which the number of miles of public streets in a municipality bears to the total number of miles maintained by all classes of municipalities in the State. The other 40 per cent will be divided on the basis of the ratio which the population of the municipality bears to the total population of all municipalities of a class. A boro or first-class town­ ship may gain or lose under this new formula. On the basis of the above for­ mula, Hanover Township lost $411.53 from its 1951 allocation on its third quarterly payment. Newport Township gained $1, 976. 65; Plains gained $450. 66 and Wilkes-Barre Township gained $267.93. of the State Planning Board. Approved on second reading also was an ordinance increasing the tax rate for debt purposes from 2. 66 mills to 3 mills on each $100 of assessed valuation. Revenue from this tax is for sinking-fund appropriations. First principal payment on the 1951 bond issue falls due in 1953. project will begin sometime next year and not be completed until 1954. Pay­ ment of property damage would be the responsibility of Luzerne and Lacka­ wanna Counties. SOCIAL SECURITY FOR LOCAL GOVE R N M E N T WORKERS (I v i ‘I Act 491 of the State Legislature permits Federal Social Security coverage to employees of governments on the local level. The Bureau of Social Security for Public Employees in the Department of Labor and Industry, headed by James Jamieson, the Director, will administer the set-up. The procedure set up under the Act calls for legal election by the municipality to come under the sys­ tem, submission and approval of a plan by the State, and the final adoption. �{faiatcf, not be covered. A municipality may under an existing system m^y eiective officers, part-time employee Employees cover emergency employees,^ provision is made for retroactive select not to and employees compensated on a fee BIireau of Social Security has mailed coverage without any interest paymen . reernent, sample ordinance, samto municipalities the Act, a sample ““ ® pie resolution, «l » booklet of information. VOL. II. NO. 1 LlOr'&>■ WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE,PA. JAN.16, 1953 GRADUATION WASTE DISPOSAL The Graduation Dinner of the boro and first-class township officials class was held on December 15 at Wilkes College. The names of two of the graduates were inadvertently omitted from the list of graduates: Joseph Matiskiel of Wilkes-Barre Township and William Brush of Laurel Run. So sorry, Gentlemen. is a relatively new thing. Sewage was an individual Treatment of sewage . introduction of the water closet around 1850. The matter in America untilconnected the later into storm sewers so that human waste was water closet was then dumped into rivers. While the problem of disposing of the sewage may have been postponed by many communities, modern society compels that it be disposed of in a sanitary manner. Failure on the part of a community to plan for eventual sanitary disposal of sewage can be a very costly mistake. The San­ itary Water Board, whose administrative agency is the Bureau of Sanitary Engi­ neering in the Department of Health, stands ready to assist a community in an advisory capacity on how to approach its disposal problem. While the Board is concerned with stream pollution wherever it occurs, it has focused its attention on those waters that are a source of water supply for other municipalities. Organization of an association for boro and township officials in Luzerne County was urged by Alfred S. Holt, Principal of the Public Service Institute, at the dinner. Organization of such an association would provide an opportunity for officials to discuss common problems. ■k Dr. Eugene S. Farley, President of Wilkes College, commented that good government is one of the essentials in attracting new industries to the area. He also asserted that strong local government plays a large part in the fight against communism since a constructive job in government creates faith in democracies. According to an article by Mark D. Hollis, of the United States Public Health Service, in American City, over $9, 000, 000, 000 has been invested in public sewage-treatment facilities since 1915. An additional billion has been spent on maintenance, not including operation. During 1949, municipalities spent over $277, 000, 000 to build 208 sewage-treatment plants. To help those public officials who are interested in understanding whole problem, the Public Service Institute has prepared a collection of readings just for the asking. Write to Keery McAmbley of the Institute for it. ON AN ASSOCIATION In regard to the formation of a County Association, Dr. Willard Hancock, Director of the Bureau of Municipal Affairs in the Department of Internal Af­ fairs, states that under Article XII of the Boro Code, Section XXX, boros and townships are permitted to join together in a County Association and pay dues. The Beaver County Municipal Association is composed of County municipalities. According to Article 3 of the Association's by-laws, "Membership. . . shall con­ sist of such municipalities in Beaver County, and such municipalities adjacent thereto as shall not have municipal associations, and which shall by resolution of their respective Councils declare their intention to become members of this Association. " POLICE TRAINING made afterYipts to raise ool * t- j ^^ith some local units, have police class on Wednesday afternoons ' \ Barre Pollce instructing a basic s m Butler Annex on the Wilkes College Campus. NEW PLUMBING LAWS PUBLICATION OF THE NEWS-LETTER pule Con'S'- . ■>■>*». “<> information. Wilke. College, Wilke'^B^re' pXylvM• j''Y’ Political Science D«P“tn,ent' -•1 v A proposed new public-health plumbing law for Pennsylvania is being studied by State Health Department officials, representatives of organized busi­ ness and labor, municipal associations and professional groups. There is a need for an orderly system of protecting public health as it is affected by the installa­ tion of sanitary plumbing equipment and facilities. The proposed measure would �,u-raouoo HIM. sja iSrio Uaz S12H uazT SuIutbj;4 J -^oiiod s^oidtua Haea sj “ jo 1 JoSpn^j ■laqjo jo X 'tiorj sb aping jo asoqj tJ’.'BA 3qj 3 S SOJ3B J3T JLJCBq maintenance of high plumbing standards on the municipalities, with the State acting in a supervisory capacity and generally only in the event a municipality failed to accept its responsibility. Requirements governing plumbing and house and building drainage in all cities, boros, towns, and townships are stipulated in the proposed law. Provisions are included for inspection of work, and enforcement of the law. The Department's officials and the local agents will provide for the examination, licensure, and registration of persons, cor­ porations, and authorities engaged in plumbing or house and building drainage. INDUSTRIAL Zoning, a tool to help to effect comprehensive plans, was devised to promote the best use of land and buildings. Its purpose is positive, not nega­ tive. The objectives are to stabilize property values, minimize congestion of traffic and people, encourage convenience and financial success and sponsor orderly growth. In the zeal of citizens to protect certain types of land use, other types--industrial--suffer . Industry was assigned the land currently used for industry, land deemed not suited for higher uses and land considered unfit for any use. The new approach in zoning is to treat industry as an equal member of the family of land uses, to anticipate the needs of industry, and to try to protect existing and potential industrial sites against the invasion of uses detrimental to industrial development. ar j-sqj. JI anSsaq inouooa ts auixii ZONING 1. Principles of industrial zoning are: Most communities require a certain amount of industrial development to produce a sound economy. 2. Industrial use should be considered equal to any other land use. 3. areas. Industry will continue to grow and therefore require larger 4. There is a need for reclassification of industry based on modern manufacturing processes. auSauV 3 5. ........... i of lands bearing a favorable relationship to Industrial potentialities transportation should be recognized. 6. Industrial zoning and highway planning pout JO jotunui 7. Street layout should be given ^OOf st 8. Industrial zoning can should go hand in hand. special consideration. be most effective when considered on a metro- politan basis. I zoning by compartments for zoning by I 9. Good zoning today substitutes laye r s. I �|Uaui,«duxoo Xq sajnjijsqns • sjbAbj Aapoj Stnuoz pooQ •6 t. 10. Modern-day industrial zoning is based on performance standards. 11. Zoning ordinances should be permissive rather than prohibitive. 'SISBq UBJIJOd gutuoz jBTJlsnpui aq ubo taptsuoo uaq/A aAtjoaJI3 lsoUI ppads ubaiS aq PI"°^ JboXbT jaaxjg •uotJBJapTsnoa guiuoz jBTJjsnpui ,uBq Pinoqs SutuuBTd XBMqSjq P^ ajqBJOABj b '8 'L ’9 3q pinoqs uotJBjrodsuB rj •pazitiSooo r BaTjT[Btjtiajod iBtrjsnpuj 'g SutJtBaq spuBj jo •sassaoord SuijnjoBjnuBtii >asBq Xrjsnpui jo tlOTJBOtJTSSBp^ IOJ pS9U B ST SWql Xrjsnpuj •£ aqjo Xub oj pnba parapxsuoa aq pinoqs asn jBTjjsnpuj 7 ajinbar arojaraqj Pur oj anuijuoo iiiav ■Xuiouooa punos b aonpoud oj b ajtnbar satjinnuiuioo jsoyq jsnpui jo junouiB utBjrao Industrial zoning is in a period of rapid change. Since Wyoming Valley is looking for industry to strengthen its economy, it would be well for every municipality to keep itself acquainted with all the implications and developments of modern zoning for industry. STRIP-MINE SITES Boro and township officials were told that the refuse disposal problem in Allegneny County may partially be solved through arrangements to use strip­ mine sites as sanitary landfills. The double advantages of land restoration and economical disposal were outlined in a report by the Pennsylvania Economy League made at the request of boros and townships. 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That really is public relations. That's all there is to it. Your problem is to ap­ ply the techniques of public relations skillfully enough to anticipate the potential barriers of ignorance, misunderstanding, and prejudice, so they won't be flung across the paths of municipal progress. BUDGETS Budget time is reappraisal time. It is time to consider the adequacy of the various municipal operations. Comparison of a function's expenditures with those of other years, or with those of other municipalities, may provide some guide as to adequacy. Small appropriations may not be signs of economical opera­ tion. They might indicate inadequacy. Marked variations in unit costs from those of other years or of other jurisdictions are signposts to further investigations. Budget study should concern itself with a restudy of the organizational structure of the municipality. Can it be simplified? All the personnel should be scrutinized. Is each employee in the right spot? Can a better division of labor be made? Are employees being lost to private industry? Should changes be made in personnel policy regarding wages, vacations, sick leaves, or pensions? Will in-service training bring better results? Budget time is also public-relations time. The cit­ izen has the right of review and recommendation. The fact that few citizens take advantage of their opportunities is not necessarily a good thing. Perhaps the citi­ zen ought to be forced to view municipal operations on a broad scale. Better budg­ ets will result, and local government will be strengthened if the attention of all concerned is directed to the positive objectives of budgeting. �-$ 'tSAo IS 4 3HJ jo Hs-eo °°° 'or* uoo u’t PToioaa c. slspq sSuIabs' J aqj lU3pi, !Un dlW^oj llnsgj WHAT ' S d 9ABq O4 axH Jaq have decided to assign house numbers for the house delivery of mail where delivery will be set by the Post Office. ASHLEY - The Boro Council took action to pay the boro employees before Christmas. [ St J3MSOT aqj n 6 JsdH31{3 aq I ado aqj jH qooj qS3IJ v ptinoj spq diqsu/Ao,t, uorreqa’q ■e ‘apiud peoox ‘Bijjcaux 04 anp b ajBOipur laiaiph spjarj Aubixi aqj^ >aya apetu aq 4snui suoppisdo ayosu aq ppnoqs sjBSodoud aq4 > jo uopppposuoD uiouj jjnsaj: \oqs stsAjbub ynja^BO jj ut pajood aq 04 jqSno pus ubo 1040111 jo sqBdai puB Surat utjBajldnp puB jstdAj ‘uotjBJtj qj ajpu-eq 04 aiQ^ 3CL °’ 1OU SB SB saDiAias jo pjajj (TJTATJOB pUB ■UOTJBXaUUB jo uotjBpflosuo□ jsdTOTunui }° pTB UO p-Biadooo Xqa-zam PU1B aqj qoja1 ! 5 p XB4 aqj jo 3UQ Xq spoqjam 53>niM The road transfer between these two municipalities has hit a snag. The township will repair the road if both the road and the strip between the road and the township is ceded, while the boro wishes to cede merely the road, The matter of tax adjustment is also involved. NANTICOKE - "Hold that line” is the slogan of the officials of this third-class the establishment of a new schedule of fees for construction permits and the examination and licensure of building tradesmen. The new fees for building contractors, electricians, and plumbers went into effect January 1. DALLAS TOWNSHIP - Officers of the Dallas Township Board of Supervisors IOJ 93S ST uauurp 3qj. ^I-Ialaj'e0 j 'Ajutioq -J Suipa33oj.d SUHTcI >3{ood jo asn uapiAx WARRIOR RUN and HANOVER TOWNSHIP city. With the help of the Pennsylvania Economy League, Nanticoke City Council has seen fit to decrease its tax rate by a full mill. WILKES-BARRE - An additional $8, 000 revenue in 1953 is anticipated through TTT^ ‘OJoq’ Xu N F. W * LUZERNE COUNTY - The Luzerne County Commissioners adopted a resolution giving assurances to Federal authorities the county is anxious to join the Commonwealth and four West Side municipalities in beginning construction of the flood-protection dike system on the west side of the River by the spring of 1953. EDWARDSVILLE - The boro is considering social security for its 10 employees. It presently has no short-term notes and no bonded indebtedness. THE NARROWS - The Roadside Committee of the Chamber of Commerce an­ nounced that the Committee has embarked on a program of beautification for the Plymouth-Kingston Narrows road. Steps to be taken include enlist­ ing cooperation of adjoining municipalities in a zoning program, planting trees with the cooperation of the State's Highway Department, and increas­ ing the accessibility to the general public of an outlook parapet. KINGSTON - Passed an ordinance regulating openings or excavations within the public highways, providing for restoration of disturbed areas in the making of such openings. FORTY FORT - The Council has enacted a program of sickness and health ben­ efits for boro employees and has at the same time decided to hold the line on the 14 1/2 mill tax rate. SUGAR NOTCH - The Council has discussed with the boro auditors the possibility of hiring certified public accountants to audit the municipality's books, and it appears that the plan may be followed through. HANOVER TOWNSHIP - "Interesting Facts of Hanover Township" is available in the secretary's office. Officials have had plans approved by the PUC for electric lights at Oxford Street, Carey Avenue, and the Pennsylvania Railroad. P U B L ICATION Z ’ON *l! •1OA This News-letter for interested public officials of local governments jn Luzerne County is published as a community service,. It originates in the PolitPlease address inquiries to Dr. H. V. ical Science Department of Wilkes College.. 1 ------------Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Mailey, Political Science Department, �'juauqJBdaa aouajog ibot;tIOcI «XaTT~T„ ' rteu^-Cettei •aSanoo sasfiJM J° saqilAX saqpM 33 11 J ut ssa-ipp* aSB3kI Xjiunujujoa b sb uStjoJI -aoiAJas [nd pajsajaiux joj ja;;ai-SMaN srqj, sjbtotjjo ayjqi . VOL. II. NO. 2 3 jBaoj jo WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE,PA. FEB.16, 1953 Konvjnsnd -----q ;b s;q3n aTjjaaya f aq; puB ‘anuaAy Xbjbq ‘;aaj;g pjojxQ •aaijjo s,XjB;ajaas aq; aAOjddB suBjd pBq aABq sjbtotjjq • ({SUM01 isaouehjo s;obj dIHSMM.O.1 ------ TTnj 3q 8uj;saja;u Xbui uBjd I1( aq;- jBq; sunaddn BT ;t aonvu H sjob gupsajajuin -----■? o; s;uBjunoaaB !P„ P—-p - >q; qiiM passnasrp POOLED SERVICES One of the methods by which a number of municipalities may cooperate and thereby stretch the tax dollar is that of POOLED SERVICES. This form of municipal cooperation aids in the solution of metropolitan problems without consolidation or annexation. Pooled services could cover almost the whole field of services and activities, particularly where small towns are so small as not to be able to handle the services individually. Police and fire adminis­ tration, typist and duplicating pools, centralized purchasing, and central serv­ icing and repairs of motor vehicles are just a few of the types of services that can and ought to be pooled in order to effect savings. ~ “X?TOns ipiaap aun; buibs aq; IB SBq Pub saaXojdma ojoq uo; sjjja satopts jo uxBJgojd b pajaBua SBq ipunoQ aqj, - 1HO3: AI.-HO.il • -sSuiuado qans jo joj SuipiAOjd ‘sXBMqSyq apqnd e paq-rnjsip jo uoT;BJO;saJ .Baxa io sguyuado gupBjnSaJ aauBuipro ub passBj; - NOLSONIX " ; o; AjijrqissaooB aq; 3ut ,ajBig aq; jo uoijB-tadooa aq; q;y/A ,d 3m„oz . «< .aOTI«<PP™“ If careful analysis shows that actual savings or increased efficiency will result from consolidation of activities, then two steps are necessary. First, the proposals should be "sold" to the departments affected. Second, the plan of operations must be made clear. 1° «o.,Su. p aq oi sdais ’PBOJ smojjbn uopguT^-q^ouiXjcJ aq; uoj uiB-rSord b uo paqjBquia SBq aa;;TUiuiog aqi ;uq; paaunou jo raquiBqo aq; jo aaiJiuiuioQ apispBO-g aqj, - SMOHUVN SHI lapui papuoq ou Pub sa;ou uua;-;joqs ou snq Xpuasatd ;j ioj Xpjnaas jbtoos gui-iapisuoa st oroq aqj, - S'T'nASG'HV.M.GS •£96l J° Sujuds [1 jo apis jsaM aq; uo uia;sXs aqip uoTjaa;o jd-poojj aq; jo gaq ut saTiqadTOTunui apyg ;saxi -ruoj puB q;jBaAAUOTiituo3 :b st X;unoa aq; saT;yroq;nB '[Bjapajj o; saauBjnssB Sutato Pb srauoTSSTurtuoQ X;unog aujaznq aqj, - ATNIIOD SNUSZm & The many fields wherein it would seem profitable to join operations would indicate a wider use of pooled services than actually exists. This is probably due to inertia, local pride, and the need for formalized agreements. Mount Lebanon Township has found that joint operations have paid. A fresh look at the operations in your town may suggest pooling. Would it be cheaper? If the answer is "Pool!" then the difficulties are worth overcoming. • SBUIJSTJTqO qduia oroq aq; XBd o; uot;ob qoo; jTaunoQ ojoq aqj, - A39HSV ■aoTjJO jsod aq; Xq ;as aq IJTM. XjaATjap Flap asnoq aq; joj sraqtunu asnoq ugyssB o; papjaap aABq pjBoq drqsuMoj sbhbq aq; jo sjaaTjjQ - dlHSNALOI. SVTTVCI t ;u3a\ sjaqunqd puB ‘suBTaTijaaja 'sjo;;bj;uoo gurpyrnq L 'uauisapBi; guTppynq jo ajTisuaaq pun TioTi'BUTLU'Bxa aq; inj;suoa joj saaj jo ajnpaqas tabu b jo ;uatuqsTjqB;sa aq; UE SI £S6l ut anuBAar qqq ‘g$ tbuot;tPpb uy - 3'H’HV9_S3^irTI-^ui pnj b Xq b;bj xb; s;t asnajaap o; ;tj uaas SBq paunoQ noBaq Xuiouoog btubajXsuubj gqy jo djaq aq; q;T^ 'Ml3 ° sjbtotjjo aq; J0 uBgojs aq; st ..autj ;Bq; pjoH,, - 3D1O9I1NVN 'paAjoATiT osjb st ;uaui apaa 0; saqsT/A ouoq aq; auq/A aj tttm drUE PB01 U33M,3cl dIJls aq; Pub pboj aq; q;oq ajsuBr; pbo7aqT^1 SER S3HHBd!3IunuI H3A0NVH Pu^ NUTT Si 1VHM DINNER IN MARCH Plans are proceeding rapidly for a dinner of local officials in Luzerne County. The dinner is set for Thursday, March 26, 1953, in the Wilkes College Cafeteria. The graduating class of councilmen and commissioners will remem­ ber the tasty dinner they ate there last December. A special effort is being made to have every boro, township, and city represented. The speaker for the occasion will be Dr. Willard Hancock, Director of the Bureau of Municipal Affairs in Harris­ burg. His topic will be a timely one: "Act 145: Its Continuance or Modification. " CITY MANAGER (2 President Walter R. Unangst of the Quakertown Council stated recently that the savings in engineering consulting fees for a two-year period on a conservative basis would exceed $10, 000 since the town adopted city-manager government. Actual cash savings of over $75, 000 are claimed for a three-year period as a result of the boro assumption of all construction under the city manager. �report CONTEST Jod8„ .He --= COUNCILMEN AND COMMISSIONERS A— ness. The goal soug t y mjaht be understood by the average orderly and readable manner so that they migni g If you officials bring uninformed opinions to your chambers, you act unintelligently and really let your constituents down. On the other hand, if you take the trouble to look into a matter, to get the facts, then you are in a position to make much wiser decisions. Among the tools available are: Chrostwaite' s "Borough Bulletin, " "Borough Officers Handbook. " You can consult the Penn­ sylvania Economy League. You are invited to use the Wilkes College Library and the College facilities. You can learn from officials in other boros how they handle similar problems. You can attend the annual meetings of your own asso­ ciations. You can obtain data from the Bureau of Municipal Affairs in the Depart­ ment of Internal Affairs headed by Dr. Willard Hancock. The sources are numer­ ous. All you need is the desire. citizen. •’ ! citizen has a better knowledge of his Remember everybody wins when the Get busy now for next year's contest. The Wilkes College home-town affairs. of all the winners. Read them as a guide. The entry form Library has copies and three copies of the Annual Report should be mailed to the Institute of Local Government at Penn State not later than July 1, 1953. S A NI T ATION ORDER Rejection by the voters of a proposed $108, 000 bond issue has made it impossible for the Boro of Bridgeport in Montgomery County to comply with an order of the State Sanitary Board to construct a secondary sewage-treatment plant. Although the Boro complied with an order to submit plans, it failed to proceed with construction. The State's suit seeks to prevent the Boro from dis­ charging its sewage into the River. Since this is a test case, boros would do well to follow it. On the State's stream clean-up drive, Governor John S. Fine held out a hope to hard-pressed municipalities for State aid. A definite recommendation may soon come from his office. MAGISTRAL E S ' CLASS Interest still runs high in the class for magistrates conducted by Aiderman Francis V. Murphy. /A class of about 25 magistrates meets every Wednesday evening at Wilkes College. The State Association has launched another drive for legislation establishing higher educational standards, ----------- - A similar bill that would force members of the minor judiciary to take a course in legal instruction did not pass. 'Tis said that "A man's judgment is not better than his information. ii This is used by Robert Cameron in the Montgomery County Recorder, It is from his article that the following bit of advice is taken: PLANNING 1° The Shenango Valley Regional Planning Commission has been organized in Mercer County. It serves two cities, three boros, and two townships. Rep­ resenting them is an 18-member commission that will assist the localities in planning and zoning problems. Municipalities in this area would do well to look into Act 624 of the 1951 General Assembly which created the Metropolitan Study Commission for Alle­ gheny County. Section I of that Act states that the Commission was created in order to promote the uniform development of the 129 municipalities in the County and encourage these same to cooperate in meeting the problems attendant to the growth of the County. PARKING METERS Denver is experimenting with a device which resets parking meters when motorists pull out of metered parking spaces so that other drivers may not bene­ fit from unused time on the meters. The mechanism consists of a bar set into the pavement about midway in the parking space, parallel with the meter. A car pulling out crosses the bar, activating an electric impulse which resets the meter. LEGAL NOT ES PUBLICATION gram without affecting the riabt t e n 0 a disability and/or death-benefit pro- r.ght ,0 „„ive the state inButance tax money This News-letter for interested public officials of local governments in Luzerne County is published as a community service. It originates in the Polit­ ical Science Department of Wilkes College. Address inquiries to Dr. Hugo Mailey, Political Science Department, Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. �t.uzerne county WHAT 'S new in PUBLISHED BY WILKES COLLEGE Vol. II, No. 3 hiring of special police officers are included AVOCA - Additional funds for the in the 1953 budget. to reduce the boro indebtedness to a DUPONT - The 1953 budget will attemp EDWAR^VILLE^Th^proposed budget lists approximately $72, 000 for general operation and $4,500 for road maintenance. — -- Township and Wilkes-Barre officials have reached an HANOVER TOWNSHIP agreement on the installation of an ;automatic stop-and-go signal at Carey and Division Streets, costs of which will be equally divided. SWOYERVILLE - Council approved a budget that is slightly higher than in 1952, by approximately $1, 500. The 17-mill levy is retained. DALLAS - Council plans a new boro building either on the Harvey's Lake High­ way or on the Tunkhannock Highway. WILKES-BARRE - The Traffic Commission will be asked to approve for a trial period one-way traffic on two of the city's important arteries - Franklin and Washington Streets. NANTICOKE - The Pennsylvania Economy League has completed a survey of the finances of the city, indicating that the city's finances and credit have been placed on firm ground. HAZLETON - In 1950 the League published a comprehensive report on the Hazleton Police Department. In January, 1953, the League reassessed three of the proposals made relative to the Police Department's efficiency. PLYMOUTH - Members of the Police Department have agreed to deduction from their pays for Social Security, but are not certain whether they will remain enrolled (see the Boro Bulletin for Legal Opinions). LARKSVILLE - According to reports, the budget provides for about the same receipts and expenditures as last year. SWOYERVILLE - The boro solons are being urged by the local citizenry to adopt comprehensive building, zoning, and fire codes. FORTY FORT - No plans for major expenditures have been proposed. The State Highway Department and the Boro are endeavoring to reach an agreement T construction of curbing on its main street. UZEmNnE C0UNTY ’ The Commissioners have paved the way for more than DURYEA C Th117 Per diem employees t0 get Social Security coverage. be fnieJehS°i1Cltkr/dViSed the C°Uncil tbat the ^^ncy of auditor cannot oe tilled by that body. WILKES - BARRE TOWNSHIP The Township is one of the few that purchases its fire service from the CCity of Wilkes-Barre. NEWPORT TOWNSHIP - Inasmuch —i as the budget is $7, 000 lower than it was last year, no capital improvement k -i S are P^anned during the year. KINGSTON - The nronnspri r = inking fund^and'^vV^V/ 5'1?111 general taX leVy’ 1 mills for the / mills for the light fund. WILKES-BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA March 16, 1953 DON'T MISS THE DINNER The speaker at the March 26 dinner for local officials in Luzerne County will be Dr. Willard Hancock, Director of the Bureau of Municipal Affairs in Harrisburg. Dr. Hancock, a native of Plains Township, has chosen to discuss "Act 145: Its Continuance or Modification. " Act 145, it will be remembered, cut appropriations for such urban areas as cities, boros, and first-class townships and increased road appropriations for second-class townships. What should the basis for such appropriations be-mileage, area, population, assessed value of land abutting, relative indebtedness of the unit, cost of construction? Dr. Hancock may well have the answers. PHONE THE POLITICAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT AT WILKES COLLEGE --WILKES-BARRE 4-4651--TO RESERVE A PLACE FOR THE MARCH 26 DINNER IN THE COLLEGE CAFETERIA. Cost of the dinner: $1.50. TOWN MEETING What to do when irate citizens protest, "We don't know what's going on at city hall" ? / c Many city officials have found a satisfactory answer in little town meetings, which put the personal touch into local government. Such meetings, held today in Worcester, Mass., .Kansas City, Mo., Portland, Me., and the Fifth Ward of Kingston, acquaint the public with what the municipality is doing and with what it can and cannot reasonably be expected to do. Thanks to the friendly spirit and in­ formality of the meetings, those who attend them speak freely. Says Portland City Manager Lyman S. Moore: "We feel that the neighborhood town meeting shows promise of becoming an indispensable element of the medium­ sized city in making democracy work at the grass roots." It is pleasant to report that the town meeting has been introduced to Wyoming Valley through Kingston Councilman Ralph M. Brown of the Fifth Ward, who makes use of the Rutter Street School. Well attended by partisans of both parties, his meetings have enabled his constituents to learn about Kingston government and have kept lim in touch with the problems of those same constituents. Town meetings are valuable for a variety of reasons: 1. They indicate that the local solon sincerely regards public office as a public trust. �2. They afford the official direct own ground. communication with citizens on their 3. They secure immediate governmental response to justified complaint 4. They test citizen reaction to projected programs. 5. They permit the solon to demonstrate the range of the municipal program in relation to size, cost, and time factors. WHAT'S NEW The taxpayers' associations that mushroom in every little town are conly the result of lack of insight on the part of local officials. If councilmen and ■—I com. missioners would regularly coordinate the resources of the community, renula report on social conditions in the area, and then plan and recommend with publi ' approval, their road would be considerably smoother. STREET CLEANING In Evanston, Illinois, a ban on all-night parking, alternately on each side of the street, has cut street-cleaning time by two-thirds. PARKING IN B U F F A L O Buffalo has granted tax exemption to buildings constructed, altered, and remodeled to provide off-street parking. The exemption applies only to general property taxes and not to special assessments, and is to run for 15 years after the completion of the parking structure. It will apply only to the building improve­ ment and not to the land. To qualify, buildings must have a minimum capacity of 150 cars. At least 75 per cent of the floor area must be used exclusively for offstreet parking. Exemption proportionate to the percentage of parking area to the total may be allowed. SERVICE CHARGE The municipality which sets up a refuse service-charge system should also set up an efficient billing and collection procedure. Boros and townships vary the billing methods. The more common billing methods a, vary generail with a discount for prompt payment; (2) separate are (1) separate bill, item on the tax bill or on the water bill. The m -2 ticket system; (3) an istrative overhead by combining the collection char unicipality can reduce its adminof cities send out bills on a quarterly or semi-annual basis ge with the tax bill. A majority holder's burden and to stabilize the working revenue of the to reduce the house­ municipality. i DUPONT - With the adoption of the 5 per cent tax on admissions, the Council will take half of the 10 per cent admissions tax already levied by the School Board. AVOCA - The Lions voted to purchase six wastepaper receptacles to be pre­ sented to the boro for proper distribution. FORTY FORT - A 5 per cent increase for all boro employees was approved by the Council; the ordinance excludes the engineer, solicitor, secretary, and burgess. WEST HAZLETON - A preliminary injunction restraining the Council from col­ lecting a 22-mill tax levy was obtained from the Luzerne County Court. NEWPORT TOWNSHIP - The Commissioners have adopted a supplemental ordi­ nance restricting parking to one side of the street on several narrow thoroughfares. DURYEA - Continuation of the road-repair program in the borough is promised by this year's budget, which includes $6, 500 for the project. WEST PITTSTON - The fire loss’ of $100, 000 may cause the Council to revise its budget which provided for a half-mill tax reduction and to restore the 17 1/2-mill levy. EXETER - There might be an inclination among the Council members to reduce the number of councilmen with a view to saving the boro about $1, 200 a year. HANOVER TOWNSHIP - The Commissioners conferred with officials of the Pennsylvania Department of Highways relative to a proposed new connect­ ing highway between Askam and the new state road at Sans Souci Park. LARKSVILLE - Because the Boro lost $75,468 in assessments for 1953, the Council must borrow $20, 000 for general purposes. WILKES-BARRE - Non-assessable property in the City, including both land and buildings, has a total valuation of $30, 653, 763. Tax-free property amounts to $19, 728, 729. It is noteworthy that the total non-assessable property in the City exceeds the Occupation, Real Estate, and Coal Total Valuation for tax purposes of every Luzerne County municipality but one--Hanover Town­ ship. EDWARDSVILLE - The boro lockup is in good condition, according to a letter from the Department of Welfare which complimented officials on its upkeep. ASHLEY - Ashley Lions Club has presented white capes to the police to lessen the hazards they face. KINGSTON - The Council is seriously considering the purchase of a community building. Several plans are now under consideration. LUZERNE - Council has instructed the boro engineer to check the mine subsidence because of the number of complaints. SUGAR NOTCH - Increased road work, as planned in the budget, will amount to several thousands of dollars. THE COUNTY - Luzerne County's assessed valuation for 1953 shows a net gain of $469, 746 over the 1952 figure, according to certified valuation of the County. There was a drop of occupational taxables of 804 in 1953, result­ ing in a loss of $90, 932 in valuation. There was also a loss of $1, 607, 360 in coal valuation for the year. The gain was realized in real estate valuation -- a gain of $2, 077, 106. �Wilkes College library THE THREE E ' S OF TRAFFIC CONTROL The Wilkes-Barre City officials are currently finding out something about the three E's of traffic control--engineering, enforcement, and educa­ tion. Engineers can spend months studying the traffic problem and prepare an excellent plan of control. Police can track down violators of well-conceived regulations. But if the public hasn't been educated or refuses to accept wellconceived plans, traffic snarls will never be straightened out. {famfy '7'lew4~lett0i H VOL. II, NO. 4 WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA. APRIL 15, 1953 THE DINNER After several weeks, the Wilkes-Barre police find that the public has not adjusted to one-way streets. Some motorists still remain in the right-hand lane on one-way streets. The value of double-lane traffic is lost if both lanes are not used. Moreover, making a left-hand turn from the right-hand lane could prove mighty costly to the motorist. Some 35 councilmen and commissioners of the Wyoming Valley area attended the first bi-monthly dinner meeting held in the Wilkes College Cafeteria on March 26, 1953. Dr. Willard Hancock, Director of the Bureau of Municipal Affairs, de­ voted most of his talk to a review of proposed legislation affecting boros and town­ ships, emphasizing the measures allocating road funds. He pointed out that Act 145, which annually allocates $15, 000, 000 for road upkeep to cities, boros, and townships on the basis of mileage and population, expires at the end of this year. Present House Bill 650 would hold the line, whereas Senate Bill 344 would increase the annual appropriation to $20, 000, 000. Traffic problems have another aspect, too. Pedestrian regulations must be a part of the traffic code. The essence of pedestrian control is that the man who walks on the street is no different, in the eyes of the law, from the man who drives on it. Each has an equal responsibility to obey the law. Washington, D C had 499 pedestrian arrests in 1952. In an effort to reduce jaywalking, Philadelphia has hired nine professional models, attired in policemen's caps and carrying police whistles, to hand out fake traffic tickets to jaywalkers. A printed seal on the ticket states: "This ticket is phony but it is a fact you could have lost your life. DON'T JAYWALK. " sewage plans Communities in this area have at last shown that they desire to cooperate to solve their common sewage problem. Single-treatment works for each town is an extravagant waste of taxpayers' funds. Whether one plant or a half a dozen plants are needed can be decided only after a careful engineering survey, such as that being undertaken at the behest of the Chamber of Commerce. Area-wide planning requires cooperation. While awaiting the release of the survey by the engineers, official could be educating himself on the subject by reading’Dr. every public article, "Clean Streams, " in the quarterly publication of the Sanitary Water Board Russell Teague's and "Individual Sewage Disposal Systems," reprint no. 2461 of the Public Health Service of the U.S. Keery McAmbley of the Public Service Institute has prepared a collection of readings on the subject that can be had just for the asking. O Hosts at the dinner were Hanover Township officials: Gwilliam Williams, President of the Board; John C. Wordoski, Second Vice President of the State Township Association; Township Secretary Andrew Garber, James McCarthy, Stephen Yanoshak, and George Kotik. Entertainment was furnished by Arthur Thomas, himorist. Brief remarks were made by John C. Wordoski, Dr. Hugo Mailey, and Andrew Garber. Municipalities represented at this first meeting were Courtdale, Edwards ville, Forty Fort, Hanover Township, Kingston, Luzerne, Nuangola, Newport Township, Plains Township, Wilkes-Barre Township, and West Pittston. The next meeting has tentatively been set for Thursday, May 21, at the Col­ lege Cafeteria. The topic to be discussed will be "Sewage Disposal: How to Finance It." Make reservations now. It is hoped that every municipality will send at least one representative in order that permanent associations may be formed. TAX COLLECTORS Luzerne County Tax Collectors Association adopted a resolution calling for the passage of an act by the State Legislature which would exonerate persons over 65 from payment of the per capita and occupation taxes. PUBLICAT ION This News-letter for interested public officials Luzerne County is published as a community service, ical Science Department of Wilkes College. Address of local governments in It originates in the PolitMailey, Political Science Department, Wilkes Colb inquiries to Dr. Hugo V. ege, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. CITIZENS' HANDBOOK Citizens' Handbook, a publication prepared by the Bureau of Municipal Affairs and containing information concerning local election regulations and voting procedures, is now available at a very low price. �FINAN CING SEWAGE PROJECTS Financing sewage projects will be one of the problems facing the 15 municipalities when the sewage survey conducted by Albright and Friehl, engineers, is finally released through the Public Services Committee of the Chamber of Commerce. Financing varies with conditions to be met. The common methods by which a town or towns may raise funds in this State for the construction of such facilities are: > Authority management is generally strong and competent. Virtually all authorities appoint competent managers and often seek technical advice. Lacking taxing power, an authority must stand or fall as a business enterprise. The one important advantage to Luzerne County municipalities is that a joint authority would permit the local units to embark on a capital improve­ ment without regard to debt limitation or borrowing capacity tied to assess­ ments . 1. 2. Through General Obligation Bonds Through assessments using General Obligation Bonds in a revolving fund 3. By current revenue from existing sources or from reserves 4. By the creation of a municipal authority and the issuance of revenue bonds 5. By temporary loan 6. Through a privately owned sewer company SEWAGE AUTHORITY RATES Goldman, Sacks and Co. bought a $1, 300, 000 bond issue for the new Pottstown secondary sewage-disposal plant at a 1.96 per cent interest rate. Only York's rate of 1.82 per cent is lower, and it was secured by the boro officials talking personally to Moody and Company, municipal credit-rating organization. Cited were Pottstown's diversified industries, good labor­ management relations, sound financial standing, and efficient municipal government. MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY IN PENNSYLVANIA Practically all communities which have built sewage treatment works in compliance with the orders of the Sanitary Water Board have adopted the authority method of financing the project,. This is the youngest type of municipal instrumentality, born only fifteen ye.ars ago. A municipal authority is a special public corporation, whose obligations are payable solely from its revenues. Authorities have no taxing power. The authority owns a revenue-producing project under public control. Its business must be self-liquidating, and its corporate existence limited to fifty years. When all debts are liquidated, all assets revert to the incorporating munici­ palities. Some 24 functions may be performed by Pennsylvania authority, among which is the function of sewers, sewage systems, and sewage treat­ ment works. It is eligible for federal subsidies. Its bonds are tax exempt. They are subject to the same degree of regulation as a privately owned utility. The joint authority, worthy of consideration in Wyoming Valley, would transcend political boundaries. The authority has made joint action by several municipalities a reality. It functionally unifies local governments. The largest joint project, the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, is an attempt to solve the sewage disposal problems for the whole of Allegheny County, including 63 municipalities. 7 1 The administration of the f ” ority is vested in a governing body or board, which in the case of a joint endeavor equal to the number of incorpi consists of a number of members at least than five. Membership in the rn i c ip al j. ties, but in no instance less no salary is usually given, Ca ar is usually deemed an honor and trust, and a burgess fill the post. en may not serve on the boards, nor may - The Sunbury Municipal Authority issued $1, 075, 000 worth of bonds at 2 1/4 to 2 3/4 per cent. The sewer rental charges amount to $20 a year or about $1.66 a month for each dwelling. The interest rate for $475, 000 worth of bonds issued by Danville will be 2.016 per cent. Sewer rental charge will be $19 a year. TRAILER HOUSING Municipalities should give serious consideration to the trailer problem. Trailers and trailer parks need regular attention in the public interest. They should be recognized in the zoning and building codes. A special ordinance should provide regulations for health and safety. And finally, some taxes should be levied so that the needs of permanent trailer families for education, recreation, and protection may be provided without undue hardship on families living in fixed housing. PUBLICATION This News-letter for interested public officials of local governments in Luzerne County is published as a community service. It originates in the Po­ litical Science Department of Wilkes College. Address inquiries to Dr. Hugo Mailcy, Political Science Department, Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. �I WHAT' S NEW VOL. II, NO. 5 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - Four local units--Forty Fort, Wyoming, Kingston, and Plains Township--have already paid into a special account their proportionate shares of the funds necessary to conduct a Valley-wide survey of sewage needs. The proposed survey would consider groupings and construction as well as maintenance and fi­ nance costs. The 15 river-bordering municipalities have approved the survey as part of their joint approach to the over-all question of compliance with the State's Clean Streams Program. Letters from the Justice Department threatening local officials came as a surprise in the light of the 15 communities' attempt at a joint plan. EXETER - Boro Council ordered the sale of a boro motorcycle, a road truck, and the plate glass salvaged from the honor roll. Councilmen and Commissioners will hold-their second joint session at 6:30 P.M. on May 21 at the Wilkes College Cafeteria. The Honorable S. Cober Braucher, Deputy Secretary of the Department of Internal Affairs, will speak on the subject "Sewage Disposal and How It Can Be Financed. " Organization plans for next -year will also be discussed. The Boro of Kingston will act as the official hosts for the evening. Make reservations with Dr. Hugo V. Mailey as soon as possible. Telephone 4-4651. FORTY SECOND ANNUAL CONVENTION The boros of Pennsylvania will hold their annual convention at the BellevueStratford Hotel in Philadelphia May 27 to May 29. Plan now to attend in the interest of boro government in the State. It may yet be possible for the Luzerne County representative to sit on the Resolutions Committee. METROPOLITANITIS While the nation's cities increased 13.9 per cent in population in the decade between 1940 to 1950, the fringe-area communities grew 35.9 per cent. Today at least one-fourth of the population of the United States lives in the metropolitan communities. °SP W1U QSe a private road instead. cfve’^ eRRE ' TrmS fr°m BUreaU °f AsseBsment began April 1 to the CityLe;yeXiOta:SUre C°mPlete re^Strati- MAY 15,- 1953 THE DINNER FORTY FORT - In addition to approving a motion placing Boro employees under Social Security effective April 1, Council changed from residen­ tial and commercial to light industry an area bordering the American Stores warehouse property. KINGSTON - Council amended the zoning ordinance, increasing the number of signatures necessary for approval from 75 per cent to 100 per cent in an area 500 feet from the proposed location of a filling station. KINGSTON TOWNSHIP - Supervisors have been granted permission to install a four-post traffic signal at the intersection of Carverton and Church roads in Trucksville. The light, cost of which is estimated at $2, 000, will be operated by a push-button for pedestrians and a trip-plate for automobiles. NANT1COKE - The City's taxable valuation decreased $283, 263 during the past year, while the City's debt was reduced more than $64, 000. Bor­ rowing capacity has increased to $142, 479. Almost 90 per cent of the 19o2 taxes were collected. PLAINS TOWNSHIP - An agreement has been reached b Town hi officials vTh lnterests that trucks now using the Township roads near the WTT WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA. persons subject to REFERENCE depreciation of tLT/retl^steteT^ d° Pr°teCt ProPertY owners against "The Authority in Pennsylvania: Pro and Con, " by Tina V. Weintraub and James D. Patterson, is available in the Wilkes College Library. This 50-page booklet explains what special governmental "magic, "‘if"any, the authority in fact possesses. LUZERNE COUNTY - Adonic A Under consideration. highway will be submitted^Jr°adS &S & C°Unty £N T E R E S T IN G NAMES The Burgess of Narberth is " Sterling on the watch for the public's interests. ” Chain--no doubt one who is always I �RUBBER road Naw Jersey's first rubber road. Ole Hansen & So °asantville> began the job of laying a one-and-one-half.’ * four_and.0ne-half-mile stretch. About 6, 600 tons of highway in the State Highway De Work has starte contracting firm of meh rubber surfac * -.0.. The material with which the road i. ’ns p"«d i. a combination of ..ph.lt and ..r.-.e.U, a synthetic rabbet co„. pound made by the Naugatuck (Conn. ) Chemical Division nited States Rubber Company. The compound is being shipped in a hot mix stage from the plant in tank trucks carrying 3, 000 gallons of the material each trip. SOCIAL SECURITY The State Social Security Bureau is running into trouble trying to help some policemen and firemen already under pension systems qualify for social security coverage. The Bureau now has 15, 000 public employees covered in 384 contracts between the federal governments and cities, townships, boros, school districts, and municipal authorities, expecting some 70 more in the next several weeks. It is a difficult problem with third-class cities. They must have retirement systems for their policemen by law and the question whether they can abolish them is a legal one. The third-class cities code requires the State's 47 commu­ nities of that classification to setup pension plans for policement. Congressman George, Kansas, a member of the Subcommittee on Roads of the Public Works Committee of the House, feels that too much money is being diverted from road construction. His claim is that our whole highway system will break down under the transportation needs because the States have not the funds since the federal government is draining this source of revenue. Congress has authorized an increase of funds for highways to 575 million dollars annually for fiscal years ending 1954 and 1955. Under the two-year program, starting July 1, 1953, there will be 247 1/2 million for projects on the primary highway system, 165 million for secondary roads, 137 1/2 million for urban roads, and 25 million for the so-called national system of interstate highways. MINNESOTA ROAD REPAIR The Minnesota State Department of Highways has found three tools standard equipment in filling concrete pavement cracks. The paving kettle is followed immediately by a rubber-edged squeegee which wipes off the surplus bituminous material and carries it forward into the infilled joints. The squeegee has re­ duced the use of material by one-third. The third tool is a cone-shaped device that distributes lime, cement, or fine dust over the wiped joint. This eliminates pavement smearing and safeguards the fresh materials against removal by suc­ tion of passing vehicles. DEFECT IN STREET FEDERAL TAXES FOR HIGHWAYS There are 7 different federal taxes on motor-vehicle owners. The taxes and approximate amounts collected on each for fiscal yea'r 1951 are: 7 per cent on new motor cars and cycles 11/2 cents a gallon on gas 5 per cent on new trucks 5 cents a lb. on tires 5 per cent on parts and accessories 9 cents a lb. on inner tubes 6 cents a lb. on lubricating oils 1 pay more 1’ government. - t $653,363,451 569, 047, 960 121,248,890 166,424, 958 119,475,023 31,958,282 97,238,095 ORDINANCES AND LICENSE FEES • -> taxes C ’ - ------ -- ---- — V* JL1.J highway construction thr - —J general fund of the U. S. Treasury. Municipalities which have control over the streets are liable to damages for injuries sustained in consequence of their failure to use reasonable care to keep them in a reasonably safe condition for travel. Notice is an essential ele­ ment of the claim. It must be established, moreover, that the defect existed for an unreasonable length of time. cent of the states. Where a license fee is assessed, it must be in accordance with the expense of issuing the license and of inspecting the business. In the Case Commonwealth v. McFadden, it was held that an annual fee of $100 for each trailer camp, in addition to a permit fee of five dollars per permit per month for each trailer and for each monthly renewal, exceeded the costs of supervision, inspection, and regulation and constituted a revenue tax under the guise of a police regulation. �r je Library WHAT 'S NEW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - Thirteen of the 15 River-bordering UhAMBibK ur „„„fT.arts entering into a joint survey on the sewage indebtedness to $940, 000-well below the legal limit of two per cent of the County's valuation, or a limit of $5, 262, 386 NANTICOKE - The new street lamps recently installed m the City s business district were turned on for the first time several nights ago, and made a most favorable impression. PLYMOUTH - Property valuation has increased during the last 10 years, but the loss of taxable persons gives the Town something to think about. The 6, 094 taxables this year is a drop of 224 from last year. DALLAS TOWNSHIP - The State Department of Highways has recommended installation of a traffic-control light as a means of reducing accidents at the intersection of the Harvey's Lake Highway and the new Lehman Road Expenses will be borne by the municipality. WILKES-BARRE - The new building code, on which builders, contractors and public officials spent more than a year, is nearly ready for adoption. KINGSTON TOWNSHIP - One of the problems facing local officials is the expan sion of the police department to afford protection to a rapidly expanding residential area. NEWPORT TOWNSHIP - Local officials were informed that the municipality is one of three whose application for Social Security coverage for employees has been approved at Harrisburg. Police are excluded. WYOMING - Zoning, playgrounds, and Christmas lighting are three problems requiring solution this year. HANOVER TOWNSHIP - The Commissioners have been giving serious thought to lights and guard rails along the new State Highway. PITTSTON - Parking revenue declined $519 during the first quarter of 1953 „ as_comPared with the first quarter of last year. X ffawn mo^V5 COOperating with the Town's biggest taxpayer, KInAtom «T m WhlCh provides an income of $6, 491 ing met’ers JeCt dlSCUSSi°n amonS local officials and merchants is park- VOL. II, NO. 6 WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA. S. JUNE 15, 1953 C O B E R B RAUCHER Some 50 councilmen and commissioners gathered in Wilkes College cafeteria May 21 to hear S. Cober Braucher, deputy secretary of the Department of Internal Affairs, explain the authority as a means of financing sewage disposal. "Within the past decade, " Mr. Braucher said, "most municipalities have become sensible of their obligation to dispose of waste in such a manner as not to contaminate their water supplies, realizing nothing is so likely to keep industry out of an area as polluted water. " He pointed out the authority has come into favor because it can borrow as much as it needs to construct, operate, and repair a sewage plant provided it has the revenue to pay interest and retire its bonds. The idea of paying rent for sewers is a relatively new one, he observed, adding liens against those re­ fusing to pay their sewer rentals take precedence over mortgages. The presiding officer was William I. Martin, Burgess of Kingston, which boro served as host for the evening. Other local units represented at the meet­ ing were Luzerne, Laurel Run, Nuangola, Courtdale, Wilkes-Barre, Hanover Township, Wilkes-Barre Township, Forty Fort, Sugar Notch, Newport Township, West Pittston, and Kingston. COUNTY UNIT NOTE wn °GOn=r °r later U Was bound to hapnen- Wltllam Jr. Shou]d he be r the burgess of Morrisville is -J as Burgess Burgess? JLP B LI C A T IQ N This News-letter, DrUHCal S.CrienCe DeP^rt^ent originates in the Dr. HugoV. Mailey, Political S College. Send notes and inquiries to ^rre, Pennsylvania Scie: —nee Department, Wilke, College, Wilkes- PUbl'’«ldW V Decision by representatives of about a dozen boros to form a county association was reached last May 21 at the dinner meeting. Ralph Brown, councilman from Kingston, was elected temporary chairman while Roy Speece, secretary of the council from West Pittston, was named temporary secretary of the organization. Appointed to the executive committee which will meet on June 17 to draft a set of by-laws were John Jarzenbowicz, Sugar Notch; Alan Bare, Forty Fort; Brinley Crahall, Courtdale; Fred Balliet, Nuangola; George Sobeck, Luzerne; and Thomas Callahan, Laurel Run. Suggestions for organiz­ ing the association of boros were furnished by D. William Arndt of Berwick, secretary of the Columbia-Montour Boros Association and member of the exec­ utive committee of the State Boros Association. �ATT RACTING INDUSTRY "Attracting Industry to Cities" is the title of a very informative article in the May 1953 issue of the National Municipal Review. The article a re­ print, was written by Dr. Lawrence Durisch, authority in the field of municipal government. Many times it is not such primary factors as availability of markets, raw materials or labor supply that determine where a new industry locates, but rather such secondary considerations as local government services. Local leaders have centered their attention on municipal financing of industrial under­ takings or subsidies. The State Legislatures of Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee have passed legislation to permit community financing of new in­ dustry. This spectacular endeavor has its proponents and opponents. Some of the latter hold this method of attracting industry obscures the real role of local government, which role is to create a place where people can work and live. The most important part that local government can play in industrial development is to perform well its regular functions of government. Here are some of the services that industry considers important: property protection, including both fire and police; public schools and facilities for em­ ployee training; public health; hospital facilities; housing; local transportation; water and electric utilities, those publicly managed and those privately operated; recreation; and planning and zoning as they affect the availability of industrial sites and the convenience of industrial areas. Examples are mentioned: One town was told rather bluntly by an industry which located elsewhere: "There is nothing wrong with your town as an industrial location that a good city government would not cure. " Few towns realize com­ pletely the value of being known as a good town in which to live and work. Adequate services of local government do not in themselves insure initial or continuing < success in industria! development. They do, however, constitute the most lasting which local government can extend to industry. - inducement ------ ------------ NON-PROPe r t y tax the HomTlUleTax ^a^ oVherXeT0^^ reVENUES 1947 Legislatare PaSSed * s known as the Mtax-anything" law. A number of factors dictated it: S passage at the time, most important of which was the fact that the State wished curtail subsidies to local governments. Another important factor was the generally low r— property assessments around the State, which are about 30 per cent of market value ---- J throughout the State. It ought to be noted that the law kit has been used to t finance new acf S not reduced real estate taxes, rather —1 tax assessment? L°Cal governments still have not done anything about local C L E V E L A ND'S ANTI-JAYWALKING DRIVE Cleveland police have been presenting roses to good drivers and free cigarets to careful pedestrians in that city's drive to rid the city of jay-walkers. On the first day of the drive, 218 tickets were issued to jaywalking pedestrians, and 14 motorists were cited for failure to yield the right of way to pedestrians. ACT The The The The 145 from the $12,000,000 and the $3,000,000 cities received boros received first-class townships received second-class townships received $3,080,017 2,247,650 632,515 9,039,808 $14,999, 990 This allocation was on a basis of 60 per cent for road mileage and 40 per cent for population. This fact increased the appropriation to second-class town­ ships, which contain 45, 000 miles of road, whereas other units combined contain about 13,500. UNIFORM LAW FOR TRUC KERS A special committee of the Council of State Governments has recommended enactment by the states of a uniform law to assure more equitable payment of highway-user taxes by operators of heavy commercial vehicles in both interstate and intrastate commerce. Such a law would apply to heavy vehicles with a gross weight of 18, 000 lbs. or more. BILLS SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR H. 383 - Giving townships additional powers in relation to streets, State highways, sewers, public squares, and abutting properties. H. 384 - Requiring local taxes under "tax-anything" law of 1947 to be re­ enacted annually. H. 703 - Changing provisions relating to effective date of laws affecting budgets of municipalities. PUBLICATION This News-letter, published as a community service, originates in the Political Science Department of Wilkes College. Please send notes and inquiries to Dr. Hugo V. Mailey, Political Science Department, Wilkes College, WilkesBarre, Pennsylvania. �JUL 2 1 195~ WHAT 'S NEW ? approval of annexation by the Boro of a 2.2 acre section CONYNGHAM - Court ? was asked in a petition filed with the Court. of Sugarloaf Township KINGSTON - The problem of c. cost of collection of ashes is presently being dis. ASHLEY - Only 38 properties were turned in to the county this month for unpaid taxes, fewer than last year. DALLAS - Citizens of the Boro have realized the need for a more systemized parking program for the area to insure success of all enterprises in the section. PLYMOUTH - The bond issues proposed by the council will be redeemable with­ in two yars, purpose of the bonds being for emergency work, which has not been provided for in the annual budget. SWOYERVILLE - New street signs were placed at all intersections in the Boro. LUZERNE COUNTY - County officials voted more than $200, 000 for land damages incidental to improvement of state highways in the county, but at the same time they expressed annoyance at the prospect of these costs becoming per­ petual as the state continues to expand its highway system. PITTSTON - The City has an accumulation of $423, 402. 97 in back taxes, most of which date from 1952. EDWARDSVILLE - Reports have it that the C’ty fathers are planning an ordinance to prohibit dumping within its limits. WILKES-BARRE - The City contemplates the purchase of a <coin ' machine ' ' ' designed. to assort and count all types of mixed deposits accurately at a speed of 500 coins a minute. The machine will be used to sort, count, and package the millions of coins taken from the parking meters. HANOVER TOWNSHIP - The commissioners have undertaken a road-improvement ,, program and have asked the cooperation of motorists. " -Q-^INC- - The council is considering a paving job for a new proposed housing project. CSVILLE More than three mills of the Boro taxes this year are ear-marked tor bonds, interest, and old bills. doublf wbT?efSt«e ^lghway Department will not object to the painting of tion= on 1 6 ra 1C UneS ° n the mail hiShway if it will improve safety condi- VOL. II, NO. 7 WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA. JULY 15, 1953 VALUABLE PRODUCTS RESULT OF POLLUTION ABATEMENT Treatment of wastes by industry, required under the Clean Streams program, has resulted in many instances in the reclamation by industry of valuable products which formerly were discharged to the rivers as waste. In other instances, com­ plete surveys of the manufacturing process resulted in changes which decreased the volume of waste, causing a lower expenditure for a waste treatment system. Other industries found that they could install systems for the removal of waste material from the water used in the process of manufacture, recirculate the cleansed water for re-use and thereby cut down on water consumption. In many cases the recirculating systems have eliminated the stream pollution problem en­ tirely as the solids settled out of the water are removed to dumps. Some concerns have stated they are actually making a profit on the products they formerly discharged to the streams. Outstanding on the reclamation list are the finer sizes of coal which are recovered from the silt from anthracite breaker water. In the past, many tons of silt were discharged annually to the waterways. This has been stopped and in the de silting process the finer sizes of coal are re­ covered for which a ready sale has been developed. Some coal operators have stated that they are realizing a profit on the coal they formerly sent down the streams as waste. In some other cases sale of the recovered coal brings suffi­ cient return to pay for the cost of operating systems. One steel mill installed a modern flue dust recovery works costing $516, 361. After deducting the cost of operation of the plant and the cost of sintering the re­ covered ore dust, the plant showed a profit of $580, 636 in the first yar. Imme­ diately a shovel was placed in the stream and 15, 000 tons of dust previously depos­ ited on the stream bed were recovered. In another instance, a manufacturing plant recovered 4, 000 gallons a day of low grade ether, used in the process of man­ ufacture, which had been going down the stream as waste. There are many instances in which closed systems have been installed which not only permit the use of the water over and over, reducing the charges for water, but have also eliminated the pollution problem. However, in most instances pollu­ tion abatement brings additional costs to the operation of the industry, which points up the fact that preventing pollution must be placed in the category of any other pro­ duction cost. �SUBDIVISION CONTROL (first of two articles) new ^tensions er location o * nl,__ose water mains, and sewers. °PWnt with schools, public buildings and shopping areas, Pfop. complete subdivision regulations must be c In concerned sidewalks The suitability of the land for the proposed subdivision should be the first consideration. Topography and soil types should also be considered as they affect desirable circulation patterns and population densities. "Gentlemen: "I am very pleased to be able to report to you that all of the fifteen Wyoming Valley communities have now paid their proportionate share of the cost for the proposed survey of the waste disposal problem in our area. "Seven of these communities have also executed and sent in their signed contracts. If you have not sent in your contract, will you please take steps as are necessary to have it executed and returned to me as promptly as possible in order that we may proceed with the survey. "It is very gratifying to have this demonstration of cooperation by Wyoming Valley communities and my sincere thanks and congratulations go to all concerned. II BILL 418 A classification of streets is necessary. Local residential streets (residential service streets) are those providing direct access to residences and serving a com paratively small number of dwellings. Secondary streets (neighborhood feeder streets) are those serving only neighborhood traffic and which connect service streets to each other, to local facilities, and to major traffic streets. Primary or major streets are those connecting district centers, serving large volumes of through fast-moving traffic and which are preferably located outside the boundary of neighborhoods. The circulation pattern for a new subdivision should conform generally to the over-community plan. Provision for the extension of major streets into and from adjoining areas should be required, while local service streets should discourage through traffic. If the proposed subdivision is adjacent to a primary or major thoroughfare, provision should be made for necessary future widening. If dead end streets are used, lengths up to 600 feet are generally considered acceptable, provided the street is wide enough for two lanes generally of traffic considered unobstructed except by occasional parking and provided there is a turning space with a diameter of at least 80 feet at the end. Where minor streets near each other open into oppoterseSctiols° 77StreetS’ they should be made to coincide, making for fewer ines than 800 ee^ icbb man ouu teet. 8 al°ng 8treetS should not occur at intervals of W Y Q M IN G VALLEY SURVEY Below is a ( copy of the letter QI June 18 f 18 the Public fift Servi,lCeS <"'on'lrnittee of of theJune Greatp^u? 1 C” A‘ Von Stein> Chairman of to the Creati a units that have joined in tv Wllkes’Barre Chamber of Commerce­ survey on sewage disposal. Third class cities in northeastern Pennsylvania have joined with the Pennsyl­ vania Home Rule Association to urge enactment of House Bill 418 to provide for more equitable distribution of the State Motor License Fund to counties, cities, boroughs, and townships. Under present law and legislation proposed by the State Highway Department the money received by cities, boroughs, and townships amounts to only 7 per cent of the Motor License Fund available for construction, repair, and maintenance of streets and highways. House Bill 418 would provide a 75 per cent distribution to the Highway Depart­ ment and a 25 per cent distribution to municipal units based on population and miles of roads. Such distribution, it is contemplated, will mean a two-mill saving in taxes. The Highway Department has now amassed an unspent balance of $410, 000, 00 in the Motor License Fund. Under the bill, part of this would revert back to the mu­ nicipalities. Bill 418 would base refunds on $350 a mile and $2 per capita. Bill 650 would keep in force the present formula by which the State makes gas tax refunds on a basis of $123 a mile and 45 cents per capita. Table Showing Increase under Bill 418 City Wilkes-Barre Hazleton Nanticoke Pittston Now Receives $45,018 23,648 12,268 8, 705 Under Bill 418 $183,381 92,832 49,444 35,575 Increase $134,032 68,001 35,847 26,002 PUBLICATION This News-letter, published as a community service, originates in the Political Science Department of Wilkes College. Please send notes and inquiries to Dr. Hugo V. Mailey, Political Science Department, Wilkes College, WilkesBarre, Pennsylvania. �I '1fcw4,~letten WHAT'S NEW ? PLYMOUTH - Salaries by departments presentt an interesting picture indicate inp ____ and more on revenue other than property taXe that the Boro depends more KINGSTON - A suggestion to to council that Second and Third Avenues be made On referred to the Boro's traffic committee for study an^ way streets has been 1-. recommendation. EDWARDSVILLE - Council has passed an ordinance denying permission to establish a trailer camp along the Narrows Road near the new developrnen(. plot, feeling that the revenue from a trailer camp would be low. DUPONT - Boro solons are studying a plan that could increase the Boro area five times its present size and double its real estate valuation. ASHLEY - A $20, 000 bond issue has been sold to Butcher and Sherrerd Invest­ ment Company at an interest rate of 4 1/2 per cent, the highest in many years. The money will be used to fund a floating debt, purchase a new fire engine and ash truck, and improve streets. KINGSTON TOWNSHIP - Plans are being made for improving safety on the long stretch of wide roadway through the community. PLAINS TOWNSHIP - The commissioners are pondering an ordinance regulating the installation of oil burners and requiring a permit for installation. WILKES-BARRE - City Council is considering an ordinance providing for an annual license fee of $5.00 for every coin-operated machine except cigaret machines; and another under which stock and food brokerage firms would pay an annual license tax of $50. 00. LARKSVILLE - Volunteer firemen have asked to purchase and install a fire alarm siren since the alarm at Loree No. 5 is not dependable due to working conditions. STO,, Attorney Joseph F. Saporito was named mayor of Pittston to fill the unexpired term of the late Mayor John J. Allardvce AN°IfVOIN!HfPC Commissioner John C. Wordoski has been re-elected 4 LUZERNE C0UNTYO-LTheScXttSllOC1'atlOn ClaSS TownshiP Commissioner ment owe the . °ller s rePort shows that 26 local units of govern ' h““‘y $4?' 6t”■8, ,Or with road construction and tor Wyoming, wh.lc /hj lowe7“’ h‘ a"°"nt " $24’ 813' ” STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT -Th "<= Y Av°Ca Sch°O1 District‘ $2, 500, 000. 00 to repair the J* 18 preParing to spend more than pair the road between Wilkes-Barre and Hazleton. VOL. II, NO. 8 WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA. Cgege Lib® AUGUST 15, 1953 AUG 2 4 1953 MEETING Local officials will hold their first fall meeting in Wilkes College Cafeteria September 23 at 6:30 P.M. It will be recalled that at the meeting May 21 repre­ sentatives of the boroughs decided to form a county association. Copies of by-laws worked out during the summer by a committee headed by Ralph Brown of Kingston, temporary chairman of the projected association, and Roy Speece of West Pittston, temporary secretary, have been sent to every borough secretary in the County and will presumably be discussed at the organization meeting September 23. It is the earnest desire of the by-laws committee that every borough in the County be represented. Commissioners of first-class townships are contemplating a similar organization. They, too, expect to make progress at the September meeting. Reservations may be made through Wilkes College, VAlley 4-4651. SUBDIVISION CONTROL The first specific subdivision standards to be considered are those relating to street or road alignment. Curves should be designed with botl vehicle speed and sight distance in mind. A good minimum center-line ra.— for curves on primary roads is 500 feet; for secondary roads, 300 feet; and for local service streets, 100 feet. Sight distances should be 400 feet for pri­ mary roads, 200 feet for secondary roads, and 100 feet for service streets. The controlling factors in street grades are safe descent, type and volume of traffic, and weather and pavement conditions, A maximum oi six to eight per cent is recommended for residential streets, Grades up to six per cent are allowed on major streets. .A minimum, street grade, usually five per cent, will assure adequate drainage, Intersections should be approached on all sides by levelling areas. Local Officials Remember--. Some people grow with The quickest responsibility; others Way tO lose swell. audience i8 to be the whole show. The fellow who slaps you on the back something. tnay be trying to make you cough up Many pavement widths are possible. Ten feet is usually considered the minimum width for a lane of moving traffic, with 11 and 12 feet for higher speeds. The standard width for a lane of parallel parking is 8 feet. The mini­ mum width of pavement of a one-way service street with two parking lanes should be 26 feet; on a secondary feeder street, 36 feet. Standards for intersections should prohibit the junction of more than four roadways, require right-angle intersections along major streets, and pro­ hibit service-street intersection angles of less than 60 degrees. �FOR BETTER ROADS HEARST PLAN ,e General Assembly of the State of Illinoi consideration to the Hearst plan for bette1S Called Up0 Not long ago the is that the Federal Government should return1 r°ads- T? Congress to give every c tIle the state 6 essence ofnecessary the plan i_part _L of the $2 billion collected from highw H funds be used for immediate improvement of the national inte Users. the all or to any system, which comprises those streets and roads considered .rstate highw and defense. By temporarily relieving the states of the respo^^- t0 °Ur eco? ing the interstate system, the plan would pump a tidy sum into ^lbllity for network and release state funds for other highway work ° hat Strategic r^' Thousands of tests were made of the soils underlying the road, the gravel base material, and the asphaltic concrete surfacing. Owing to this rigid construction control, it should be possible to observe the "behavior" of different sections of the road under different truck loads. The Idaho test is part of a nationwide attempt on the part of highway engineers and the highway transportation industry to develop factual information on which to base design of highways intended to carry heavy truck loads, to guide legislators in their effort to draw equitable tax laws for highway users, and to help truck manufacturers and operators to determine reasonable and efficient vehicle operating sizes and weights. M U NIC I PAL BOND MARKET RECREATION PROGRAM Smith the NATIONAL MUNICIPAL According o an article bv Wade moreS.and moreindifficult to market lowREVIEW municipal^1]ei' XrOvements. The Index for the month ending May 14 interest bonds f P cent as compared with 2.03 per cent shows an average interest cost ot r for the same period in 1952. Back in 1945 Luzerne County received several bids offering to take the bonds for one per cent; today the interest rate has risen to four per cent. Where as in 1942 the city of Wilkes-Barre had to pay but 1.25 per cent interest on the bond money it borrowed, the present rate is nearer four per cent. Electric City banks bad to take Scranton bonds to keep the City solvent--and at 3. 5 per cent. In the June, 1953 BULLETIN of the Department of Internal Affairs, 14 approvals for bond borrowing were listed as having been granted--one city, four boroughs, three school districts, and six housing authorities. The highest intere rate was found in the school-district category, while the lowest average rate was the housing-authority class. The borough of McAdoo had to pay three per cent ir terest on the small amount of $14, 500. interest° iexi6tlnS debt at higher ' over> that the new Federal policy of reXX,' T* al‘ oTbor "SI certainly herald a rise i« terest rates'. oritlefl‘-which, by the WlnE”be 11 authority or governmental. Dlf h„ come m Bond Buy.,',7T W"' in “se before the rise in 1»to an end, I™ • Index indicate, that “he era of cheap money W ASHO ROAD PROJECT °* Malad’ Idaho. will soon begin Prelir"ad the will soon begin p National Government . UC “traffic conditions. Eleven Western states , ^00ociation, the Truck T-r- ? co°peration with the Automobile Manufacturers n„ tests under controlled^01 V soring the project ssociation, and the petroleum industry. are There is a reason why this item was not written for one of the spring issues of the NEWS-LETTER. If it had appeared immediately .prior to the be­ ginning of summer, it would have conveyed the impression that a recreation pro­ gram is little more than a vacation fill-in for school activities. Certainly such a notion is not within the broad outline of ideals in the field. An all-inclusive recreational program operated on a 12-month basis should be provided for all--regardless of race, creed, or color. Recreation programs should offer considerable freedom of choice. Indi­ viduals of all ages enter into recreational activities to satisfy an urge from within. Public interest can be aroused by any group or individual aware of the recreational needs of the community and determined to improve the opportunities presently af­ forded. Each community should survey its available areas and facilities for a comprehensive indoor-outdoor public recreation program. These areas and fa­ cilities are the basic tools without which community recreation cannot succeed. Lack of immediate availability of perfect spaces and equipment should not delay the institution of the program, however. Intelligent, well-trained leadership will always take advantage of anything that presents itself. As a matter of fact, the success of any recreational program depends to a greater degree upon the quality of the leadership than upon any other factor. It should be demanded that personnel in charge of recreation have professional train­ ing and personal qualifications comparable to the training and qualifications of personnel in a public school system or a public health or welfare department. PUBLICATION This News-letter, published monthly as a community service, originates in the Political Science Department of Wilkes College. Notes and inquiries may be ad­ dressed to Dr. II. V. Mailey, Political Science Department, Wilkes College, WilkesBarre, Pennsylvania. �» SEP ] 8 1953 WHAT'S NEW revenue^ The mid-year operations report also shows that tax collections t ^e first half of 1953 are up, whereas departmental earnings are down ED WARDSVILLE- The new shopping section along theNarrows Road may ne. SEPTEMBER 15, 1953 WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA. VOL. II, NO. 9 cessitate the vacating of business properties along Main Street--a situation which may result in a loss of assessments for tax purposes. A Council com­ mittee is looking into Social-Security protection for all salaried employees. LARKSVILLE - Borough officials are concerned about local residents who dump SEPTEMBER MEETING ashes and garbage on public thoroughfares in violation of a Borough ordinance DALLAS - The Council met with the School Board to discuss equalized assess­ Local officials will hold their first fall meeting in Wilkes College Cafeteria ment. Although the Borough may be in good financial condition, the Board, September 23 at 6:30 P.M. with West Pittston as host. Speakers for the evening badly in need of funds, has requested that assessments be equalized to increas will be William Sword, Herbert Morris, and Charles Von Stein, all of the Chamber its tax income. of Commerce. Mr. Sword and Mr. Morris will speak on the "Place of Local Of­ HANOVER TOWNSHIP - Road jobs are progressing. Patching, installing of curb: ficials in Bringing in Industry, " while Mr. Von Stein will bring the group up to date and oiling will be completed in the near future. on the sewage problem in the Valley. PLYMOUTH - Revenue from parking meters and fines is playing an important part in helping the Council meet payrolls promptly--without borrowing thousan Remember that this is the organization meeting for both boros and first class of dollars before current taxes come in. townships. Every boro and township in the County should be represented. WILKES-BARRE - The non-assessable property has a total valuation of $30 millii with $10 million in land and $20 million in buildings . The increase of several For reservations, call Wilkes College, VA 4-4651. millions in assessments during the last 10 years has been cancelled out owing to the necessity of removing from the tax books, during the same period, a lik< SANITARY LANDFILL amount of property as non-assessable. SWOYERVILLE - Four full-time employees were placed under the Social Security Act. The people of the West Side have come to realize that the old method of dump­ ing refuse into a depression can no longer be tolerated. The Wilkes-Barre incin­ ASHLEY - The Council has authorized the purchase of new fire apparatus and the erator has offered a temporary solution to the problem, and an incinerator operated preparation of specifications for a new ash truck. SAFETY HONORS - The National Safety Council has cited 10 Luzerne County coni' jointly by all West Side communities would certainly be one method of refuse disposal. munities for tholing 1952 without a single traffic fatality. They are: Hazleton, Another method, successfully used by San Bernardino, California; Oneonta, anticoke Plymouth, Ashley, Edwardsville, Forty Fort, Luzerne, Swoyervill New York; and Cheyenne, Wyoming; is ihe sanitary landfill. In Pennsylvania, the West Hazleton, and West Pittston SUPER ROAD - A bill of importance to this area has been considered by the State Lower Bucks County municipalities could readily conquer this problem by accept­ Legislature. ]It provides for the construction of a connecting link with the Penn ing a plan offered by the Planning Commission and the Pennsylvania Economy League. The landfill operation would require the cooperation of all 22 local units in Bucks. sylvania Turnpike pi ce from Harrisburg through the anthracite region. Since sanitary landfills are cheaper than incinerators, West Side units might inves­ EIRE SCHOOL - The cornerstone of Pennsylvania's new fire school at Lewistown tigate and study the idea, that is, if political differences or individual jealousies can was laid August 6. Operated by the Public Service Institute of the Departm®" be forgotten. of Public Instruction, fire fighting--the8C?°O1 ha8 a CMric^m including every aspect of Basically, the operation consists of digging a trench, dumping all trash and cepted. Instruction wilinbe°oCOntla8ratiOn8 caused bV atomic attacks ^fire' garbage into it, and then covering it up. Technically, there are certain refinements men retained by industrial esUblishX's66' Paid firemen> necessary to make the plan work. President oy^e^’t^1?”88101161 Herman C. Kersteen was elected third v'c The operation calls for a trench 6 feet deep, 10 feet wide, and as long as National Association of County Officials meeting in Boston. desired--preferably on submarginal land. Disposal trucks dump refuse at one end �Pac^ covered. sufficient to handle the refuse from 10, 00n ground is the area has been filled, it can be used <0, "'*'"“ °”' “twoofyear s"after Two years " 10^0 recreation field, or similar project. About six years later it recreation field, used for building purposes. The system.. w.thmod.f.cat.ons can al8o be used ,o reclaim low or swampy land, thereby creating more saleable acreage. San Bernardino is using this method to correct erosion and re-rroute the Santa Ana River into its normal channel after the course was changed'"'Ya bfi00d Trenches on this project are about 20 feet wide. Dirt excavated from a new ditch is used to cover the one which has just been closed. The City provides a combined collection service for garbage, rubbish and debris which makes for compaction at the fill. The housewife no longer has to separate papers and tin cans from her garbage. Enclosed sanitary compaction trucks, which are washed and steamed, are used. Continuous burying and bull­ dozing of debris has completely eliminated rats and fleas. Oneonta dumps into a sanitary landfill operated by a private contractor whc is subject to regular inspection and supervision. An International tractor with a two-yard Drott Bullclam shovel is the only equipment used. The tractor compac refuse as it is dumped and immediately covers it with six inches of earth. After substantial area is filled, the tractor tops it off with two feet of dirt. The town fathers were quick to recognize its usefulness for refuse disposal when it aided in transforming a rat-infested swamp into a good, neat landfill operation, The Huber machine is also used to spread asphalt cold mix in paving streets. No wonder the city manager doesn't miss the county assistance which the town formerly received. THE COLLEGE AND COMMUNITY PROGRESS Although every college exists primarily to provide education and to sponsor research, it is also a community institution bearing all the responsibilities the fact implies. Community affairs have an impact on the college even as the devel­ opment of the college affects the community. This interdependence las yet to be fully recognized in Wyoming Valley. During the past year, however, local officials and the Political Science Depart­ ment of Wilkes College have taken real strides in the right direction--witness the publication of this News-letter, the classes on the Wilkes campus for police, magistrates, and councilmen and commissioners, the bi-monthly meetings at the College to bring officials into touch with authorities on local government. The PSI classes will be repeated this year (phone the College for details), and institutes for local officials are being planned for both the fall and the spring. Much remains to be done, of course, but the enthusiastic activity of 1952-1953 proves that, together, College and community can do it successfully. LEGAL NOTES Not onl}, were 20,000 rats evicted after Cheyenne adopted the landfill methc but the city discovered a new gravel deposit on which it draws for street-grading A trip by the West Side solons 1to ’Highland Park, New Jersey, to see a san’ itary landfill in operation would be most — 1 rewarding. And it's only a short ride. A Lower I Science Department ------- 1 at the College. TRAC TOR .L-MaINTAINER - bulldozer 2, 6°°), purchased a tractor-maintainera rubber-tired tractor with a a versatile machine. A Huber maintainer, it 18 bfc-deonthefrontaBoth^i Bothblades ”” blade mounted under the body and a ades are hydraulically operated. N°t only can the machine be ln laying waterlines, USCd for street work, but it also proves u8 e(j. ’ as trenches and ‘hen backfills after the lines are in6 The Honorable George C. Corson declared invalid and void an ordinance passed September 17 by the Lower Merion Township Board of Commissioners barring part of Montgomery Avenue to trucks and buses shunted off the Schuyl­ kill Expressway. The township contended it had the power to enact the ordinance under portions of the First Class Township Code concerned with public safety, public .health and cleanliness, and general powers. Greyhound charged the ordi­ nance was so vague, ambiguous, and inconsistent as to leave reasonable doubt as to its meaning. The Judge ruled that the power to pass an ordinance designating certain streets for travel by through buses cannot be found in any clause of the code, and if given, then only by implication. He further stated the Township's position that the ordinance came under the public health clause is untenable, The effect of through buses on the health of the Township is infinitesimal. PUBLICATION This News-letter, published monthly as a community service, originates in the Political Science Department of Wilkes College. Notes and inquiries may be addressed to Dr. H. V. Mailey, Political Science Department, Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. �WHAT'S NEW? . between the school board and members of WEST PITTSTON t°iated swimming pool, cor" sting about $49 may decide on the c h school stadium. 00o-oo, which will be built e 1 composed of businessmen and banke PITTSTON - A citizens c0™ deficit budget which runs to about $30, rs Win VOL. II, NO. 10 WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA. OCTOBER 15, 1953 °00. oo committee will work on traffic. LAKE TOWNSHIP - A two-way radio system is the next goal of Harveys Lake WILLIAM SWORD NANTICOKE - The onderst.Hed police department will require the services ol Le and possibly two additional full-time patrolmen to eon form to the „„ state law which gives the police of third class cities a 44-hour work W(?ek. HANOVER TOWNSHIP - Commissioners will protest the Pennsylvania Railroad Company's request for another extension of time for installing flashing light signals and automatic gates at the Oxford Street crossing in Lee Park. Bi°ds are being sought for the purchase of a new fire truck with federal-stat assistance covering 50 per cent of cost. NEWPORT TOWNSHIP - Local officials are satisfied with progress being made along the Robert Street hill prior to its resurfacing and its becoming part of the new route between Nanticoke and Glen Lyon. WARRIOR RUN - Agreement by officials of the Boro and Hanover Township of­ ficials for annexation of 73 acres of land by the Township relieves the Boro of a road maintenance burden it was unable to support. A decrease in boro revenue prompted officials to strive for such an agreement. PLYMOUTH - The police department is presently putting on a safety drive for motorists and pedestrians. EDWARDSVILLE - Main Street merchants are interested in parking meters to regulate traffic and make room for the traveling trade. DUPONT - Council is aware that the proper solution of the police problem is forn tion of a full-time police force, a solution unlikely to be reached on a $19, O' budget. SWOYERVILLE - Council is awaiting shipment of fire alarm station boxes for use in the community. EXETER - Through the cooperation of council and the officials of the mower plant, KINGSTOnXorT^F^ surfacing. .. _.„£ ... er West Side communities abandoned the Narro"1 Road dump in Edwardsville, declared a public health nuisance by state in spectors, Kingston officials official signed an agreement with the Sgarlat Estate, Forty Fort, for dumping p-— purposes. Citizen protests enjoined Kingstonpt­ ficials from dumping there ___ , Kingston '?'* “H~*tiil hav e the Wilkes-Barre incinerator In the meantime, temporarily uses find a new dumping ground. ’. Other West Side communities PLOUGH TS The way to succeed is FOR TODAY to keep your head up and your overhead down. The best place t° find a helping hand is at the end of your own arm. About fifty local officials from seventeen municipalities were in attendance at the first fall meeting of municipal officials at Wilkes College. William O. Sword, chairman of the Committee of 100, stated that most important in obtain­ ing new industries is the need for sites of at least two and one-half acres. Im­ proving these sites is as vitally important; Although the Committee can't always meet the gimmicks of the South in attracting industries, unified support and co­ operation of local officials can enhance the Committee's success. Jack Conway, secretary of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce, stressed that co­ operation among municipalities is sorely needed. Present were Hazleton, Dupont, Nuangola, Ashley, ship, Laurel Run, officials from Wilkes-Barre Township, West Pittston, West Wilkes-Barre, Nescopeck, Hanover Township, White Haven, Kingston, Luzerne, Courtdale, Edwardsville, Newport Town­ and Forty Fort. LUZERNE COUNTY BOROUGH ASSOCIATION Councilmen of Luzerne County have organized a Borough Association, the twenty-fifth such group in Pennsylvania, following the bi-monthly dinner meet­ ing at the Wilkes College Cafeteria. By-laws, under preparation since last summer, were adopted and officers elected. The local group which now com­ prises thirteen boroughs will be affiliated with the Pennsylvania Association for Boroughs. The following are the elected officers: President First Vice President Second Vice President Secretary Treasurer State Representative Ralph Brown, Kingston, Councilman Thomas Callahan, Laurel Run, Council President Alan Bare , Forty Fort,Councilman Roy Speece, West Pittston, Council Secretary Harvey Nicken, Laurel Run, Council Secretary Elwood Jones, West Hazleton, Solicitor Directors elected were Wilson Smith, Nescopeck; John Gallick, Dupont; Gilbert Watkins, Laurel Run; William Thomas, Forty Fort; John Mulhall, West Pittston; Luther Nicholson, White Haven; Brinley Crahall, Courtdale. Board members from Nuangola, Ashley, Kingston, Luzerne, West Hazle­ ton, and Edwardsville will be chosen at a future date. �new legislation Act 340 - Total appropriation for highway allocation has been increas ri 15 to 18 million dollars, 14 million to be divided on popm^ fr°tu per cent) and mileage (40 per cent) and 4 million in the Matc^ <6° Act 31 - Taxes under the tax-anything law must be renewed yearly and milst filed in the Bureau of Municipal Affairs. Act 86 - Sales to political subdivisions or to authorities are exernnt new sales tax. er the Act 118- Fines levied by justices of the peace must be turned °Ver to borough or township treasurers on a monthly basis. PENNSYLVANIA STREAM POLLUTION This state continued to lead all others in 1952 in the number of sewage and industrial waste treatment plants, according to Wastes Engineering. The survey states that 804 sewage treatment plants and 392 industrial wastes treat­ ment works were built in the country. Pennsylvania accounts for 83 and 124 of these systems respectively. California ranks second, followed by Texas, Wisconsin, and Florida. On industrial waste, this state is followed by Michigan and Wisconsin. In Pennsylvania 43 of the plants under construction are to serve populations of less than 5, 000 people. The 83 plants are designed to serve a population of about 2, 500, 000 people, and the total cost is placed at more than $60, 000, 000. Act 245 - Additions to real estate subject to local property taxation are k trailers attached to land, trailer parks, and parking lots °USe The decided trend is toward joint treatment projects, both nationally and in the state. The Allegheny County Sanitary Authority is the largest in the coun­ try--comprising Pittsburgh and 63 other municipalities in the area. There is a A?1 68 ~ Persons are permitted to hold both the offices of Secretary and Treas. possibility that 3 other units might join. In addition, many industrial concerns urer in boroughs of less than 2, 000. have entered into agreements with the authority. Ac£69_- Powers and duties of the Recreation Board in first-lass tow are refined. urst-ciass townships Act 49 v This project entails the laying of 66 miles of intercepting sewers varying in size from 2 feet to 10 1/2 feet. The plant will treat 150 million gallons of wastes a day, serving 1,400, 000 people. This act provides that a person person appointed to fill a vacancy in the office of Commissioner, Controller, In the southeastern part of the state 3 authorities comprising 27 communi­ and Treasurer serves his predecessor' ties are building plants. The Darby Creek Authority is made up of 10 local units. unexpired term of office. RAW GARBA GE New headaches for local officials ailed vesicular exantheura. In SDite are f observed because of a hog disease imposition of strictp te of — an expenditure of $3, 000, 000 and the P ki ■ states, the nation-wide epidemic o<^citi„oftheOnite “a5s feUe°d bHealth Service estimated that 40 per cent Therefore, the Federal r t eir garbage to swine without disinfection. up on the health laws pG°Ve^merlt *nd n many state governments are tightening tl>e feediag 0[ „ncooked e™«rl'a„ia has jjoined about a dozen states in forbidding garbage to hogs. / to swine feeding anH I ~ s Act 55, approved June 19, 1953, relate "a11 garbage be tho dlsPosal. g be thoroughly heated — Section 10 of the new law requires that to at least 212 ° F. for at least 20 minutes. TheTT ha,t lh' Act in the . -- not too distant future. e Miles Horst will issue procedures under th continue their Until then, Present operations. garbage collectors and feeders c In addition to i— ■ squiring that all firms „ garbage from others M -^Uation of cJ^Xanimal feedinp ’ persons. or corporations rec eiving , , ■’*t garbage tbe new law permits the reThis featur —*e was iincluded 8arbaSe conf collection uded to provide a "• CtlOn by ma nicipalities (Section ZB)Person. ■ • fulfilling the cr ° Provide a "just & Confront contract. ii" JUSt re turn on the added expense to the return FINANCING MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT Writing in the Constructioneer, Maurice J. Fleischman, city manager of Long Beach, New York, states that more ways must be found to finance im­ provements needed by suburban communities. The one thing that local officials can do is to make as many facilities as possible self-supporting and self-liqui­ dating, fixing the charge high enough to provide the necessary funds. The sewer rental charge was set at 100 per cent of the water charge with the hope of reducing it to 90 per cent shortly. In the meantime, the sewer fund pays all operating and maintenance costs as well as interest and amortization of all sewer bonds. The three capital improvements--incinerator, parking lot, and sewer--are all expected to be self-liquidating. Long Beach has found the advantage of quickly amortizing indebtedness. Compare this: The cost of financing at 3 per cent a million-dollar 30-year proj­ ect is $413,250, while a 5-year project only costs $85,860. Therefore, to save costs all bonds have been callable at the city's option. Sound financial practice dictates that these calls be exercised when possible. �wha_tHJ1^L? a ^/Unance adopted by the commissioners pits HANOVER TOWNSHIP - An 0 ng of signs, banners, etc. , on polP esr°hib . -3 along the posting, painting playgrounds. streets and alleysi as ordinance every property owner within a KINGSTON - Since un d gas station mlist grant permission, those 500-foot radius ?? shouid grow in value with the passing of time stations now in p the city dump used f NANTICOKE - Fire controls have been sen r r gar. bage and refuse collected by city equipment NEWPORT TOWNSHIP - The tax collector reported 94 per cent collection of 1953 VOL. II,NO. 11 WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA. NOVEMBER 15, 1953 ayp s WYOMING - Councilmen are still pondering the necessity of a zoning ordinanj DURYEA - Borough council has promised financial aid in the construction of a community swimming pool. SWOYERVILLE - Council ratified the program of the State Highway engineers to resurface the Back Road. PLYMOUTH - An ordinance to control salesmen and solicitors is under consid. eration by council. EDWARDSVILLE - Council will open bids on a new police cruiser. DUPONT - Operating on a small budget, the Council is now heading toward a year-end surplus. AVOCA - The State Highway Department has approved flashing lights at Plane and York Street intersections on Main Street. PITTSTON - Five of the seven recommendations made by a special survey con) mittee will be given a 60-day trial. WEST WYOMING - There appears to be some talk on the merging of Wyoming and West Wyoming boroughs, which have existed as separate entities sinci 1898 when the West Ward (W. W. ) broke from the larger borough. WILKES-BARRE - The City finds itself $20, 000 in the red on revenue estimate from parking meter, amusement, and salvage income. THOUGHTS FOR It's the little things that worry us. tack. TODAY You can sit on a mountain, but not on a PROBLEMS FOR THE NEWLY ELECTED COUNCILMEN 1. How may zoning help solve such problems as strip mining, trailer camps, used car lots, junk yards, billboards, and overhanging street signs? 2. Are there any standards based on population for the number of policemen a municipality should have ? . 3. What authority does a municipal health officer have? 4. What municipal jobs have special contact aspects? 5. Should capital improvements be taken into consideration in estimating expenditures ? Can newly elected councilmen answer these questions and others satisfac­ torily? If not, there is a place to garner information. The Political Science Department in cooperation with the Public Service Institute will again conduct a course for councilmen and first-class township commissioners. The first News -Letter published by the Department contains the details of that FIRST GRADUATION. All municipal officials are invited to attend. It is our wish to limit the class. A proportion of 2/3 new members and 1/3 old members ought to make for an enthusiastic class. Plans are to begin the course in January. Details will be mailed to all councilmen and commissioners during the latter part of November. The did the same thing yestel daybragglng aboQt what he is going to do tomorrow REFUSE DISPOSAL PUB LIC A T ION This News-letter, published monthly a, in the Political Science as a community service, originates 'es VO1 College. Notes and inquiries tf1 ' be addressed to Dr. H ?VrePtrtment of Wilke. Wilkes-Barre, —-cnee Department, Wilkes C° The Northeast Division of the Pennsylvania Economy League has produced a condensation from a detailed survey of refuse collection in Lower Bucks County. The League notes that the complete survey report will be made available to the League members and public officials upon request as long as the supply lasts. This Department has made its single copy available to the councilmen of Kingston and Forty Fort. There is a great deal to be said for sanitary landfill. According to a re­ cent issue of Engineering News-Record, about 225 acres of waste land that had �. claimed, much of it for park pUr will be re become lit of municipal improvements begi -r County way, local mits of govern^, method to heal strip mine scars. The e3< C01 the 1. Protect public health--reducing opportunities for insects to spread disease from their breeding places and reducing water born- disease through pollution of streams. 2. Reduce fire hazards--removing combustible wastes that add danger to property and increase fire-fighting costs. 3. Reduce stream pollution--effecting savings in water treatment costs. 4. Conserve land and materials--unifying operations which permit the salvage of disposal areas and lead to the more economic use of land. 5. Improve community appearance--disposing of waste materials which are offensive to the eye and nose, detract from land values, lower the living quality of a community, and limit the ability to attract sound growth. ' c°n. irton is a notable e::xampleWEIGH AGE? „The Man" in County Bloughs -It has been said that Youth is the Age of Folly; Middle-Age, the a of Frustration; and Old Age, the Age of Futility. That there is truth in saying, anyone with reasonable powers of observation can testify. "Since most councilmen are middle-aged, we would address our re. marks to that period of life. Sooner or later everyone of us finds himself' frustrated. Needs that are clear to us are not recognized by others. Something that should be done cannot be accomplished because funds are not available. Personal antagonisms and personal ambitions clash bitterly and good projects fail because of them. Fatigue, laziness, indifference, and sheer childishness all play their part in defeating our proper ends. "What can we do? We can change other men's attitudes but slightly. We can change the world's not at all. B ut there is one thing we can change and that is ourselves. We can accept the fact that we are partly to blame for the conditions which exist. Have we been arrogant, discourteous, or careless Are our projects really sound or were they not thought through as they should have been? Have we really understood that other men have the right to disg with us and that there are times when they are right and we are wrongtesvkW^mUSt Sdmit °Ur mistakes and substitute modesty tor arrogance, c" dlsc0Qrtesy, a„d ears for careles3ness "If we i ’ll only do these things, our projects will more fre<^Uertr^dle come to fruition and we will be far happier and far more useful men-^ the Age Age will then bee of Frustration."i me th6 Age of Accomplishment and will cease SOCIAL Economy of operation is a second important objective. This means getting the utmost value out of every tax dollar. Changing conditions and technological advances dictate constant appraisal. Basic assumptions must be periodically reconsidered. Are pre-collection regulations adequate? Should the special collection vehicle replace the truck? Have collection routes been adjusted to meet changed conditions? Are there damages to equipment? Is the cheap dump really cheap in the face of dropping land values? Has storm water infiltration reached such a volume as to warrant some reconstruction of mains ? Adequate and efficient service is bound to create good public relations, a third administrative objective. The following promote public acceptance: prompt handling of complaints, attention given to the appearance of men and equipment, campaigns to enlist compliance of regulations. Both social and administrative objectives must constantly be re-examined to determine governmental successes or failures. OBJECTIVE S OF WASTE C O L L E C T_L2-S- From time to r . nY forms of waste (sew ^°ca^ Units of government ought to appra that are:collected. DiSDOQa8e’ garbage> rubbish, ashes, and street c°me a imunicipal functiOn large quantities of waste material tives are = varied; ’ No longer is it an individual matter. There are three administrative objectives in addition to the social objectives. The first objective concerns the adequacy of operations. The number of people, population density, topography, climate, soil conditions, and nearness to other communities affect collection and disposal. Although adequacy of operations cannot be measured among municipalities, it is meas­ ureable for any given locality. the bes) , ^ec' PUB LIC AT ION This News-letter, published monthly as a community service, originates in the Political Science Department of Wilkes College. Notes and Inquiries may be addressed to Dr. H. V. Mailey, Political Science Department, Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. �- -_ wimes bum WHAT'S NEW? STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT - Construction of Route 780, known as the Dupont-Avoca bypass, will directly affect owners of twenty homes and fifteen other properties, all of whom lave been notified to vacate by April 1. PENNSYLVANIA SUPREME COURT - The City of Wilkes-Barre is not liable for personal injuries sustained by an individual who falls on a generally slippery construction of either a street or sidewalk due to the presence of ice and snow, accumulated as a result of a natural cause. BACK MOUNTAIN - Local governments are increasingly aware that zoning is working in the new residential developments, thus enhancing property values. Led by Jackson Township, other units may prepare ordinances already in use by real estate developers. LUZERNE COUNTY - The commissioners are considering a plan to air-map the county as part of an over-all tax program, since the idea proved successful in establishing boundaries. NEWPORT TOWNSHIP - Local government is being operated at $13.69 per $13.89 resident, one of the lowest per capitas reported by theatfirst-class townships in the state. During the last year local indebtedness was reduced by $13, 000 to a total of- T$71,578. •PLYMOUTH - The old dump in the borough „ i is being used temporarily until facilities can be found f for disposal of ashes and garbage, since the Narrows Road site le was closed. HANOVER TOWNSHIP - Employees have made sewer repairs that have the municipality little--adjacent property owners purchased 1 cost the commissioners provided transportation for five workers, the pipe, a Department of Public Assistance project. This is NANTICOKE - City Council meeting as a board of taxes cided to retain the present tax valuation of the new 1 assessments de­ and the next five years. The plant is owned by the Nanticoke McGregor plant for Barre Industrial Fund. City Council and the Fire Chief are and W ilkes to have several unlicensed junkyards closed. cooperating DUPONT - Because traffic is expected to increase through town proposed highway, many citizens feel that the borders of on thethe 1 new should be enlarged through annexation to make room for drive borough ping centers. e-in shop­ LARKSVILLE ----- —I - Council does not have much m---•construction after money for improvements and old accounts, even with a 95 new cent tax <collection.paying salaries and d old per JACKSON TOWNSHIP - * ------- ’ - Alarmed by increased dumping of waste materials in addition " * ’21—-i to abandoning of pets, garbage and other acted an ordinance supervisors have enKINGSTON - The path was to end these nuisances. cleared by council for a new real estate development , by passing an ordinance VOL.II.NO. 12 WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA. DECEMBER 15, 1953 FIRST ANNIVERSARY This issue marks the first anniversary of the Luzerne County News-Letter published for local public officials. No one could lave imagined the trials and tribulations in putting out the informative sheet--no local news, broken typewriter, delay everywhere along the line. Although some issues were late in reaching you, the presses rolled on. It is appropriate then, in this issue, to give a word of thanks to those who have made this News-Letter possible: Dr. Eugene S. Farley, President of Wilkes, who saw a need for the Letter; James Foxlow and his successor, Dale Warmouth, and the Public Relations staff; Miss Beverly VanHorn, who does the typing; Mrs. Hugo V. Mailey, who did much of the mailing for the earlier issues; Mebane Off­ set Printing Co. ; the first graduating class of councilmen and commissioners, who lent encouragement in this publication. LUZERNE COUNTY BOROUGH ASSOCIATION Bert Husband of Kingston and John Stein of West Hazleton were added to the Board of Directors. The position of executive secretary was created at the last meeting and Dr. Hugo V. Mailey was elected to the post. The Association plans to invite those boroughs that have not joined to send delegates to the next meeting, January 21, at the Wilkes College Cafeteria. The speaker will be Daniel Bailey, Township engineer of the State Department of Highways. His topic will be "Allocation of Liquid Fuel Funds. " STREET OPENINGS Erecting barricades is a common practice when streets are out or being repaired. Protection is left to the judgment of the foreman. Lanterns may even be used. Pedestrians thus appear protected. But how about the motorist? How can traffic hazards be minimized? The cooperation of street crew and/or public utility is required, with a general plan of operations worked out in advance. The reporting of all work proposals should be made to a single agency which would schedule work to assure minimum interference with traffic. industry to residential. rezoning the West Bennett Street area from light Los Angeles has developed such a coordinating group and a training pro­ gram to teach workers how to handle excavations with a minimum of interference. Here are some suggestions from its training handbook: �excavated dirt to a boards (wooden retainers) to confine 1. Use toe the excavation. narrow pile close along the curb, place excavated material on the 2. When excavation is near over the gutter for free drainage flow. curbside, after first boarding 3. 4. Park work equipment where it will interfere least with traffic. Recent statutes have tended to benefit the individual tort claimant rather than to grant protection for municipalities. Many claims today are based on defec­ tive sidewalks. Three steps might be taken by every local unit to alleviate the danger and still give partial protection: Haul away excavated material at intersections. Work could be scheduled at off-peak traffic: hours. A four or five-day job should be started on Monday, not on a street that carries heavy week-end traffic; si ■r out paving projects. Kansas City Thursday. A number of cities carry <— one-day one Sunday. Baltimore repaved fourteen resurfaced five blocks downtown on one Sunday, blocks of a major street on a Sunday. Plan of barricading must precede the start of actual work. Each job must be studied as to the street's physical features, grades, obstructions to sight, movement of pedestrians, and the type of work. Warning equipment must be carefully placed. The preferred color for barricades is yellow, striped with black. Two red flags to each barricade placed at a height of 5 feet are recom­ mended. The kerosene bomb torch is preferred for night warning. The red lantern should be used in neighborhoods where children play. The effects of one avoidable accident and the bad public relations caused by interference with traffic should interest more local officials. ANNUAL REPORT Fourteen communities were given awards in the Second Annual Modern Municipal Report Contest sponsored by the Institute of Local Government of Pennsylvania State University. Not one of the fourteen winners came from Luzern County or northeastern Pennsylvania. The F ’ niC\DeP“tment WiU again Send for c°Pies of the winning S-.^! reports. Together with last ^ar's collection, the reports can be obtained at the Wilkes College Library, Local officials should giive thought to municipal reporting. Now is the time to prepare the 1954 report. 3 P'S OF TORT LIABILITY We are■ living in a claim-conscious period municipality (can be held liable in damages are ’ The torts for which any spread over the entire field of municipal activities, Firemen, policemen, members of f 1 garbage collecting and service squads street cleaning, s are potentially guilty of • negligence. 1. Prevent--the obvious danger spots by repairing defective sidewalks, unsafe buildings, and other places where accidents might occur. 2. Provide--protection by taking out insurance against liability, If the insurance policy has been cancelled, you can provide self-insurance or partial self-insurance. 3. Prepare--legislation that provides greater means of protection. Examine local laws. Join with other communities for greater efficiency. BOROUGHS BUILD JOINTLY In an article by John Bailey in this October's issue of The American City, local municipalities can learn how to get a sound dollar's worth of street main­ tenance by pooling equipment specifications. The boroughs of Edgeworth, Osborne, and Senichley in Western Pennsylvania have laid out a high-grade, large-scale, cooperative road building program. First, managers of the boroughs agreed on common specifications for materials for sealing their streets, using RT-9 tar and limestone chips which are specified by the Pennsylvania Highway Department. Then, they worked out a schedule so that equipment would not be needed in different communities at the same time. Finally, they agreed on a plan to purchase new equipment which would be used jointly. Senichley did its work first, using a truck, driver, and stone spreader from Edgeworth. Edgeworth and Osborne followed, using Edgeworth and Senichley men and equipment. After the work was completed, rental of equipment was com­ puted and adjustments made. Because the three boroughs are purchasing their tar from the same company on a bulk purchase contract, future prices will be lower. Cooperation is paying off for all three communities. Joint efforts are not always easy for they require much tolerance and work for all concerned, especially elected officials. They do, however, offer a solution for overcoming the disadvantages of making improvements in smaller communities where citizens do not wish to consolidate or federate. �s College Lfarary .£wf0uce. (faittly rubberized asphalt - 7 an asphalt street with a natural New York City plans to determine how A test strip, the second in New rubber content will withstand heavy traffic. Three years York City, was laid on First Avenue where truck travel is heavy ago, the City laid a trial surfacing for heavy passenger-car travel, Results VOL. Ill, NO. 1 WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA. JANUARY 15, 1954 obtained were excellent. WHAT'S NE W ? KINGSTON - Trailer camps will not be permitted in areas zoned as residential. NANTICOKE - Council is expected to adopt the 1954 budget, containing no pro­ vision for any raise in taxes. PLYMOUTH - Parking meter revenues have dropped because of either vandalism or mechanically defective meters. DUPONT - Council is willing to offer land to veterans' organizations to erect a memorial for servicemen. PITTSTON - The city is considering half-hour parking for a nickel. ASHLEY - Temporary loans amounting to $30, 000 were retired at the regular monthly meeting of the Council. THOUGHTS FOR TODAY Some people are like blotters. They soak it all in, but get it all backwards. A dime is a dollar with all the taxes taken out of it. PUBLICA T I O N This News-letter, published monthly ac as a community service, originates in the Political Science Department of Wilkes tt v College. Notes and Inquiries may be addressed to Dr. JHugo ’ V. MaHey, Political Science Department, Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.’ BAILEY ON ALLOCATION OF LIQUID FUEL FUNDS The January meeting of councilmen and commissioners should be a- most interesting one. The speaker will be Daniel Bailey, Township engineer of the State Department of Highways in Harrisburg. His topic will be "Allocation of Liquid Fuel Funds. " The meeting is scheduled for the night of January 21 at 6:30 in the Wilkes College Cafeteria. Reservations can be made by calling the College. The number is VA 4-4651. PURCHASING FOR A SMALL TOWN If municipalities are experiencing a declining tax base, local public officials ought to explore all possibilities for more efficient and economical administration. One method of saving is to improve purchasing procedures. Do you purchase in a hit-and-miss fashion, with little evidence of ef­ ficiency of operation? Do you have inventory control? Or must you postpone work until supplies are ordered and received? Do you use tests and specifica­ tions to determine the quality of the purchases? The borough of Dormont, Pennsylvania saved much through systematic purchasing. An analysis of more than 22 items purchased since 1946 was made. For each item, the quantities purchased during the year, unit prices, vendors, and other data were determined. The quantities purchased each year were com­ pared with that year's work-program and in this way the requirements for the current year were estimated. After stock was inventoried, the quantity to be purchased was determined. Specifications were drawn up and distributed to vendors selling to the borough. Requests for bids were publicized, especially in AMERICAN CITY. Newspaper advertising is ordinarily the least successful since it does not cover the greatest number of suppliers. "T----- Standard bidding blanks were mailed to all vendors. The vendor was re­ quested to fill in the unit price f.o.b. shipping point and the unit price f.o.b. Dormont, and to stipulate variations from specifications, if any. Quotations were requested on a standing order basis only. The borough agreed to purchase the quantity of each product desired as it was needed, with payment to be made after delivery. If any item was needed in less quantity than anticipated, the bor­ ough agreed to fulfill all purchase commitments over a two-year period, the vendor agreeing to hold the price over the two-year period. I �In the year 1950 alone, the total savings amounted to $1, 042.45 or 14 per cent of the estimated cost of the year's purchases at 1949 prices. Systematic purchasing as practiced by the borough officials of Dormont is one way to get more for the tax dollar. Together with pooled services and pooled purchases (suggested in the December and February issues of the Newsletter), local of­ LEGAL NOTES The following case is reviewed to illustrate the failure of an attempt to aintain the character of residential section without the assistance of a zoning in: ordinance. ficials might realize tremendous savings. Menger v. Pass, Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, May 21, 1951 TRAINING OF FIREMEN IN PENNSYLVANIA Pass, appellant, purchased a piece of vacant land in Harrisburg, on which he proposed to build a tourist court, At the time of purchase, November 1949, there was no zoning ordinance or building restrictions prohibiting motor courts. Now that Pennsylvania has one of the finest fire-training schools in the United States, this state ought to lead the nation in the reduction of fire losses. This goal can only be realized if local government officials encourage interested firemen to attend this school, open from April to November. Make plans now to attend the Annual Firemen's Training Conference at Lewistown during the month of August. In his main address at the cornerstone laying last August, Alfred S. Holt of the Public Service Institute stated that the school was an outgrowth of the programs conducted by the Institute since 1938. The 1946 Annual Fire School marked the beginning of a program of "learning by doing, " featuring training under actual fire conditions. It was the success of this program that prompted the firemen of Pennsylvania to sponsor legislation for erection of the permanent Fire School. In August 1950 a building permit was issued for the erection of the struc­ ture, on Front Street, a multi-lane highway along the Susquehanna River . There are only three non-residential buildings on Front or Second Street. All dwellings on Front are single-family structures and those on Second are both one and two family dwellings. The fair market value of the majority of the residences in the neighborhood runs from $10, 000 to $75, 000. In March 1950 the neighboring property owners filed their bill of complaint, stating that a tourist court in a strictly residential neighborhood is a nuisance per se, and hoped that an injunction be issued enjoining the erection of the motor court. The proposed use of the land was restrained by the Court of Common Pleas. The tract on which the school is situated is about eight acres with a training yard of more than five acres and will accommodate over sixty students. The Ad­ ministration Building will be a two-story modern brick fire-resistive building and will include classrooms, pump laboratory, fire apparatus room, offices, library, locker room, shower room, and maintenance shop. The Fire Training Building will be a modern fire -resistive multiple story yarranged ---with provision for combustible hatches, panels and trap doors in floors, ’walls, and roofs. The building pls ar>ri p— J-------- • '' will consist of three sections: sections: manufacturing manufacturing plant, plant, mercantile building, and a home. The training training yard yard will for teaching teaching hydraulic hydraulic and and pump opwill have have facilities facilities for eration, oil and gasoline tanks for f-Drill space will be available for —‘ testing and extinguishing flammable liquids, minor extinguishing practices. In reversing the decision, the State Supreme Court stated that a tourist court is not a nuisance per se. "Such assigned reason respecting the operation of proposed auto court is obviously anticipatory, conjectural. . .. . Such suggested or predicted results are neither inevitable nor likely. Should, ---- 1J however, such legal business be improperly conducted and become a nuisance in fact, its operations can be restrained. " " ---As far as local officials are concerned, these two sentences aresignificant: "When owners of real estate in a residential area desire to preserve their neigh: secure appropriate zoning ordinances borhood in an unchanged condition, they must In the absence of zoning ordinances or re or be protected by building restrictions.. L. -■ real estate in the area and use it for any lawstrictions, any citizen may purchase 1----------ful purpose. " The course will change each week so f that training can be offered in all areas of fire fighting and fire prevention. There is •3 no tuition cost. TRAINING COURSE Old and newly elected local public officials are welcome to attend the new training course. The class is open to both elected and appointed officials. This ten-session course is free of charge. The Public Service Institute will grant certificates to those completing the course. THOUGH TS FOR TODAY An off day is something that usually follows a day off. Prejudice is being down on / something which you are not up on. �^cc^entte. TleM^-Cetten. WHAT'S NEW? initiated action to insure all LUZERNE COUNTY - The Commissioners have loss by robbery, burglary, and employees handling public funds against VOL. HI, NO. 2 WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA. FEBRUARY 15, 1954 BOROUGhIsSOCIATION - Bert He.band ot Kingston and John L. Stein of West Hazleton were added to the Board of Directors of the Association. HANOVER TOWNSHIP - The commissioners received a recommendation from the Chief of Police that overnight parking could be eliminated by opening several community parking lots. NANTICOKE - Bond issues floated in 1939 and 1948 for a total of $158, 000 were wiped out recently, leaving only three bond issues outstanding. 1949, 1950, and 1952. PLYMOUTH - Local officials have been notified that twenty-seven of the borough personnel have been approved for Social Security. EDWARDSVILLE - Local officials, though disturbed by reports that the new busi­ ness section along Narrows Road may be annexed by Kingston, have resolved not to lose any ground to its neighbors. KINGSTON - The borough now owns fifteen acres of land east of Rutter Avenue, part of which may be used for the construction of a new warehouse. DALLAS - Council members are unanimous in lending every effort to ease the parking situation along Main Street. WEST PITTSTON - Vehicles and equipment of the city street department will be housed in a centrally located site in a plan to reorganize the street depart­ ment for greater efficiency and economy. WILKES-BARRE - Assessed valuation for 1954 shows a decrease of $201,841.00 o=XX°ai XXX b'ins"coal landB “d NEwp’oRTTo-wXr px b: xx-x ibe Me™Tg;ve:x.mi::xrs,b‘v'1.r“'ived a check f» chased for the X (.vinlX XX °' tht" H" ■>“- DANIEL A . BAILEY Daniel A. Bailey, Chief Township Engineer of the State Highway Department, advised local officials at the bi-monthly meeting that matching money refunds from the liquid fuel tax for 1952 would revert to the fund un­ less the subdivisions submit projects for road maintenance or improvement before the end of the year. He stated that 25 of the 33 boroughs in Luzerne County have not submitted projects to claim their shares of the 1952 funds. Municipalities have 3 years in which tp claim the funds. Unclaimed 1952 funds for boroughs in the county amount to $8, 353.27. The largest un­ claimed amount is allotted to Swoyerville---- $793.21, the lowest amount to Laflin---- $54.24. Within a few weeks, Dr. Hugo V. Mailey of Wilkes College will send all the pertinent information on matching fund grants to local officials. COUNTY GOVERNMENT Practical knowledge about government can very well begin down on the local level. A knowledge of the functions and powers of the officials will help responsible citizens assume their civic duties. Various types of local governments exist in Pennsylvania. Local units of government do not have inherent powers of their own; the power to create the local units rests with the state. Provision for powers and functions of local governments can be found in the charters issued by the state. The power to contract or extend these functions of local governments rests solely with the state. The responsibility for the operation of local government, however, rests with the officials elected in the respective communities. publication This News-letter, published monthly a; Department of Wilkes WTkSedB° PolRicMSc ge’ Notes and i Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Science• Department, Department, Wilkes Wilkes College, The principal administrative area in England was the county. This same unit became the important governmental area in Pennsylvania colonial govern­ ment. Today, county government lies between the local units and the state it­ self. The county has a large field of powers and functions delegated to it by the state. As the smaller units relinquish many functions to the counties and as the state creates more powers for the county governments, these areas of govern­ mental control are becoming more significant every day. one. to the municipalities is a complicated The relation of the county government joint interest in the construction of roads. Both units of government have a �3 are elected, yet they make the classes of counties the tax assessors the county commissioners who pay them. valuation of taxable property or in are divided into classes, ranging from The 67 counties in Pennsylvania Luzerne, Delaware, Lackawanna, Montone to eight, based on population, gomery, am'd ~0'^ “a" X. 43 ar. in the last three classes. Ten counties in th. state are in th. eighth class where the population .s less than 20, 000. Although most of the counties can be classified as rural it does not mean that the population of the state can be classified as such About 2, 000, 000 of the state's 10, 500, 000 live in Philadelphia, the only first-class SIDEWALK CASE The following case points up the re sponsibility of municipalities in regard to sidewalks: In Tauber v. Wilkinsburg 309 Pa. 331, the Supreme Court of Pennsyl­ vania held that the negligence of the borough was clearly established. In the case, trucks passed over a sidewalk, breaking the flagstones. After replac­ ing same, crevices varying from one to four inches remained between the flagstones. The borough filled these crevices with mud and ashes. Since the plaintiff was not guilty of contributory negligence, she was entitled to recover. Note to municipal officials: Repairs must not have defects. county. The classification set up is useful for the legislature. Pennsylvania's Constitution prevents the General Assembly from passing any special legisla­ tion for particular counties. Therefore, when the General Assembly passes a law, the law is applicable to a class of counties. The Legislature does not enact laws that pertain to Luzerne County alone, but to third-class counties. SOCIAL SECURITY A total of 753 government units in Pennsylvania now have social security coverage for their employees, according to Richard H. Wagner, Legal Adviser of the Bureau of Social Security of the Department of Labor and Industry. Among these are 266 boroughs, 34 first-class townships, 25 cities, and 35 counties. About 60 of the 753 had retirement systems and repealed them About 250 cases are pending for approval. It should be noted that December 31 1953 was the deadline for making coverage retroactive to January 1 1951 This date apphesm applications received in the New York regional office and not at the state INCINERATOR The Delaware County Commissioners recently created the Delaware County Incinerator Authority to build one or more incinerators to dispose of rubbish and garbage. The participating municipalities will pay a proportionate share of the cost of the operation, based on the poundage of garbage and rubbish disposed. ADEQUATE HIGHWAYS Last year General Motors conducted a national better highways contest in which more than 44, 000 essays were submitted on the subject, "How to Plan and Pay for the Safe and Adequate Highways We Need." Below are some of the remarks of the winner of the West-South Region, Judge Walter L. Pope of Arkansas. The answer. . . is in form of a command to us; and it is divided into three parts: If your employees are now covered by social security, it is time to reappraise the payroll to see if your municipality is carrying "hidden pensioners. Social security could be the that the olrLtp j ®ett^n8 young people to enter the public service. TNow ’ • f» h i: nOt h‘Ve l° *>' “> '>■= payroll, it is time to be selectives. in hiring personnel. } vania Municipal EmpSyets RetTremelrAlt^a^ed^01^3 government is to compete with private i d 1. The development of an efficient nation-wide administrative tool to determine and fix standards and designs of the nation s highways. PennSyl“ passed some Vears ago. If local d SOme and attract workable base for a sound supplement social security. a statewide basis something sri,y p“idXatlract a “ir -ha" °i The generation of an informed, aroused, and fighting public interest. 3. The provision for a dependable and steady supply of funds to be fairly and equitably expended. "We are told by experts that $32 billion should be used during the next ten years merely to correct deficiencies as they exist today. The Federal Govern­ ment is collecting in excess of $2 billion annually as excise taxes on gas and fuel, and the sale of vehicles, parts, tubes. Yet, the Federal Government appropriates only twenty-six per cent of that for road construction. The contributions fall far short of present-day needs. The average motorist pays at least one-third of a cent per mile tax to the State in which the road traveled is located. A road with 4, 000 vehicles a day earns about $4, 800 a year. �W H A T ' s NEW? to the West Side Visiting FORTY FORT - Council approved a donation of $100 Nurses Association. of 1932, peddlers with a license are PLYMOUTH - According to an ordinance liable for fines. Snherolite lamps recently installed on VAVTTCOKE - The one hundred new bpnerom h some streets provide 25 per cent more brilliance without an increase ln KINGSTON - The borough is seriously considering health and death benefits, □ver and above federal Social Security, for about sixty employees. ASHLEY - Local officials are considering installing a traffic light at the inter­ section of Hazleton and South Main Streets regardless of the attitude of the State Department of Highways. WEST PITTSTON - Borough fathers still have a pay hike for employees under consideration. LUZERNE - Despite a big pile of unpaid bills, council plans a two-mill cut in the real estate tax levy in 1954, lowering the millage to 19 mills. HANOVER TOWNSHIP - Commissioners state that reconstruction of the,Oxford Street crossing of the Pennsylvania Railroad represents a tremendous improvement for the sector. PITTSTON - Due to a budget slash, the City Street Department reduced its personnel. AVOCA - An increase in taxes is being considered by borough fathers as they began work on the 1954 budget. THOU GHTS F OR TODAY One of the smallest packages we ever saw was a man wholly wrapped up in himself. left to”“Pr shoulder., there'. „ot much room VOL. HL NO. 3 WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA. MARCH 15, 1954 METROP OLITANIT1S Suburbanitis or metropolitanitis is not a new disease. Political scientists have poured out millions of words on the subject. All that we have ever accom­ plished is a world's record for words. Since the end of the war, people everywhere have expressed a desire for better parks, schools, playgrounds, sewerage systems, underground garages, and other services. Any success in realizing these desires is bound up with the problem of metr opolitanitis. A metropolitan area can simply be defined as the outward movement of people from a large city forming satellite communities each with their governments. The reasons for the disease are not hard to find. First, the motor vehicle, high speed lines, and inter-urban railways have decreased traveling distances. Second, the central part of a city becomes overcrowded making it less desirable for residential purposes. This overcrowding is followed by an out­ ward movement to get away from the effects of urban congestion, noise and dirt; to obtain more favorable living conditions, or opportunities for outdoor life. Homeowners and businessmen who locate in the fringe area seek a reduction in real estate costs, lower assessments and lower tax rates, and freedom from building regulations and other restrictions. Generally, business and profes­ sional people are the first to move into these "bedroom” municipalities. Third, industries seek more space and low-priced land to set up demount­ able, one-story factories in case of enemy bombing. PUBLICATION This News-letter, published monthly as a community service, originates in the Political Scie: -ence Department of Wilkes C~iic> Notes and inquiries may be addressed to Dr. Hugo V. Mailey, PoliticalCollege. Scie 1 mce Department, Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Now, what are the effects of such a movement, both on the central city and on the fringe municipalities? In time, the key city eventually suffers a loss in population. The central city also experiences a decline in the valuation of taxable real estate. The migrants who continue to work or shop in the city pay little or nothing to offset the decreases in revenue from lowered property values. Important elements of the population in a metropolitan area lave withdrawn from the politics and government of the central city by moving to the suburbs, so that while there is greater citizen participation in the outlying areas, the city has lost its professional and business leaders. To the outside world, the population of the citY as listed in statistical reports might be misconstrued as the population of the area, with the result that new industries do not consider the area sufficiently ex­ tensive . �The „.a — “U essential PLANNING ASSIST A N C E with the growth of new larger metropolitan area of which it is an inte. on as if it were not relate o hi high standards of service, not only gral part. It is often -P-^^^s"t the same job in a congested area,' Most of the municipalities of Montgomery County ; are too small physically and financially to justify hiring a professional planner, With population density and land use pattern controlled by borough and township 1 zoning, the County Planning Commission is to furnish technical assistance. X-X" zrLns “e exiunce of several layers of goveram.nl in metropolitan areas creates co„(,' sion, overburdens the voting population, and adds to governmental costs Many of the localities on the fringe are unable to maintain the kind of service that the urbat) Rapid growth in outlying areas means that added facilities must be pro­ vided by municipalities. These facilities include: H dweller in the modern world requires. Although some of these communities do provide adequate service, many suburban places become a potpourri of residences, industry, and vacant land. Lack of any planned effort to solve common problems leads to governmental chaos and bad public relations. Most of the metropolitan communities find themselves nearer this anarchy today than is generally realized. 1. The provision of adequate roads: <additional ’ ”“ local streets, improved major highways, and more road maintenance. 2. The provision of necessary services: public water and sewer systems, garbage and trash collection, street lighting, and fire hydrants. 3. Administrative expenditures: inspection and licensing. 1 9 5 3 LAWS AFFECTING LOCAL GOVERNMENT 4. A total of 2,490 bills were introduced in the 1953 session of the General Assembly, 622 of which related--directly or indirectly--to local government. Of these, 133 were passed by the House and the Senate. The Governor approved 122 and vetoed 11. Act 1 45 - Whenever the annexation of territory in a second-class town­ ship to a borough, city, or township is desired, a majority of the free-holders in the proposed annexed territory shall petition the borough, city, or township, requesting the annexation. ’ The petition shall be accompanied by a fee of $ 150. Act 376 - The annexing community must pay: 1. 2. 3. 4. Value of all roads improved within five years Cost of sewers of the past fifteen years Pro-rata share of all facilities Pro-rata share of all value for buildings Act 63 __ " Salaries for members class townships shall not exceed half tv, Zoning Boards of Adjustment in firstexceed half lhe .meant pa.d tQ the commlss.oneps Act 214 - Whenever a vz~ViCi“hV; “• om“ °f “V political subdivision is filled by appointment ■ me appointing authority shall give notice of the appointment to the County Election Bo’^d? Il i Additional schooling: more complex school administration. More complex legal controls: viding a sound tax base. zoning and subdivision regulations pro­ A purpose of the program is to help provide these additional facilities at minimum cost and maximum efficiency. The County underwrites the program with no charge to the municipality. The only cost to them is for the material directly involved, such as reproduction of maps, aerial photographs, and sim­ ilar items. A member of the County office is assigned to work with the local planning commission. The technician gathers, interprets, and projects such basic statistics as population, school enrollment, industrial employment, and assessments. However, before the actual study can begin, basic maps, includ­ ing topography, street, building location and sometimes utility maps must be completed. No municipality can be considered as an isolated unit; the technician must relate it to the neighboring townships and boroughs, as well as the County. The map information includes: 1. Natural land features: featuring topographical characteristics and emphasizing the storm drainage and sewerage service areas winch will offset residential and industrial growth. i na t H Act 266 - Municipalities, ' • except in cases < ' °f misconduct, while —-ase activities, shall not be liable f JUry tO Pers°ns or damage to ’----M for the death of nor in_ property as a result of their ----- z performance of duties. Act49. vacancy of in fir by the Court of Quarter sp commissioner • Vacancy in th'e 3haU ba IiUed ‘"ll" shall be fiUbd by J y tne township '•> c°mmissioners or Con’ engag^rM~crvil Defen 5. increased police and fire protection, 2. Existing land use: illustrating the present use of land including areas”set aside for residential, industrial, commercial, recreational, and other uses. 3. 4. Land suitable for development: Suggested plan: municipality. this is a composite o( map 1 and 2. a general proposal for the ( �It is the responsibility of the local planning commission to sell ' the plan to the citizens. As a result, the final comprehensive plan represents local ideas and sentiments. VOL. HI, NO. 4 is but one tool to carry out the recommendations The power of zoning Also available are housing, building, plumbing, electrical, and of the plan, Since these powers rest with the municipality, it must enact, other codes, rewrite the zoning ordinance or any other legal control. revise, or WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA DR. April 15, 1954 TEAGUE WHAT 'S NEW ? WYOMING - Building construction during the past few years, particularly in the Third Ward, will be a major factor in holding the assessed valuation at about $2,500,000. EDWARDSVILLE - Borough council has agreed ori a type of parking meter that will accept pennies, nickels, or dimes. KINGSTON - The tentative budget adopted by council provides no specific amount for wage increases, although some increases might be granted. WEST PITTSTON - The council is considering setting aside $1, 003.83 for road construction in order to get an equal amount from the State Highway De­ partment. PITTSTON - The city's taxable wealth showed a sign of recovery this year for the first time since the depression. It has returned to the $8, 000, 000 figure. HANOVER TOWNSHIP - An ordinance res „ --------stricting the future installation and use of oil burners is being considered by the Commissioners. NANTICOKE - The increase over past years' parking meter collections shows that strict adherence to the parking regulations is working. Only 42.9 per cent of the 1953 estimates was collected during the first six months of the year. PLYMOUTH - The council seems to have solved the problem on Main Street with the installation of meters, meters, but there is still much 1 to be done before satisfactory relief is provided other thoroughfares. FORTY FORT - Council took final action on the 1954 budget, year's 17 mill tax. retaining last publication This News-letter, published monthly as a community service, originates in the Political Science Department of Wilkes College. Notes and inquiries may community service, originates be addressed to Dr. Hugo V. Mailey, Political Science Department, Wilkes Col­ lege, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. ... hi. •tatement that 104 municipalities 1„ Allegheny County have banded together m regards to the sewage problem. Approximately 55 officials attended, representing 12 towns. Township served as host. JOINT W ilkes -Bar r e ENTERPRISE What are some ways to avoid the near anarchy existing on the local govern­ ment level? There is one thing that must be recognized, and that is that nothing can be gained by promoting antagonism among people no matter where they live. Therefore, an intelligent approach is necessary. A complete cure must be out­ lined and planned for. But, if the opposition is overwhelming, there are approaches which will lead to the long-range solution. One means of alleviating the difficulties of metropolitan areas without chang­ ing boundaries or governments is through the joint cooperative enterprise. Several forms of intergovernmental cooperation are provided by Pennsylvania law. be it One is the joint enterprise set up for a speci■al Durpose,’ved in water 1943, supply, permits sewerage system, city hospital, or any ot , townships to cooperate through third-class cities, boroughs, incorporate overnmental functions relating to joint agreements -while exercising their regu ar go agreement may inpublic health, recreation, zoning, and municipa p i property, and allocation ■■ eimploym.n, of Joint personnel, purchase ot personal prop. elude of costs and ---- 1 expenses. Ac. 94 of 1,45 extends the »Hgi»l act » joint agreement to employ and retain planning tract for professional planning services re s under their or consultants, and to confour mentioned functions. i �City Law permits the city to enter into Section 3240 of the Third-Class nuudeipailties io build and ""““lu.J'shaU £ oint agreements with other i------- _ . from each joining H j of one member joint board consisting The member municipalities may incur or the endeavor. established to operate but not exceeding the constitutional limits. their indebtedness increase t----Law permits boroughs to enter into such joint Section 2120 of the Borough agreements as mentioned above. BUDGET I • s a detailed financial plan for the coming fiscal year, setting The budget• is forth an<,d balancing proposed expenditures against anticipated revenue. If ex.enditures exceed receipts, the budget is unbalanced. When a budget remains P' out of balance from year to year, the result is an accumulation of floating debt which will have to be funded through the issuance of bonds. Section 1305 of the borough code states that a budget shall be prepared in January. The tentative budget is often times prepared by a Finance Committee. Another type of cooperation is the rendering of service by one unit of gov­ ernment for others, usually on a contractual basis. The Pennsylvania Legislature authorized Allegheny County to build incinerators and other disposal facilities for the numerous municipalities within its bounds. Wilkes-Barre already does this in some measure. Section 3248 of the Third-Class City Law permits third-class cities to furnish sewerage facilities outside the city. The city may not, however, extend its system outside the boundaries where sewerage facilities are furnished by a private company or by a municipal authority. Budgeting must show a realistic approach, but as the law now stands in Pennsylvania, this is probably impossible. For the first six or eight months of the fiscal year the functions of borough government must be financed from sources other than the current taxes. This is because overdrafts are prohibited by law and taxes are not billed until after the assessment roll has been received from the county. This makes it impossible to send bills before June, and with the two-month discount, taxes may not come in before July or August. Section 2130 of the Borough Law permits boroughs to exercise this extra­ mural power in order to supply sewerage service to places outside the borough limits, so long as there is no conflict with the rights of a sewer company or any other borough. A third type of cooperation, not used in Pennsylvania, and based on the principle of mutual aid, involves the exchange of services by the participating units of governments. A mutual aid plan may be set up to fight fires, involving placement of fire forces under one coordinator. While there exists joint cooperation between two or more units of government in a metropolitan area there is no joint operation of any municipal function over the whole area. The actual number of arrangements is small in proportion to the opportunities that Pennsylvania law affords, The desire to cooperate is not sufficiently strong, and difficulties in reaching an agreement are great. Cooperation is, however, a valuable means of of overcoming overcoming psychological psychological bar­ riers and jealousies that divide communities. Functional cooperation is the road of easiest grade into the complicated field of metropolitanism. tionalXerTX'^ WJOming ValleV XXXX t PrOblemSraising,Taxes. oAssefsZU "TT do well to explore the idea of funcLUZerne County municipalities ought to . Instead of munities would do well to cutdT Degg?lg the State to raise the debt limits, the coin thereby stretching the tax dollar^ Wouldn't ITighXP°°ling their financeS amount if they joined hands and operated neighboring communities save a tren^ they cooperatively provide recreational activitfe! atXT SySt6m? C°Uldn,t vines at much lower costs? PROCEDURE 1 Some method of raising funds must be found. Many boroughs carry over surpluses from the previous year to take care of part of the requirements. In other words, boroughs aim to show sizeable year-end cash balances. This can be done intentionally by underestimating revenue and overestimating expenditures. The cash balance at the end of the year, amounting sometimes to five or six mills in a middle-sized borough, is misleading to the public. It ought to be explained to the people that the money is planned to finance municipal functions during the early months of the next year, In reality the annual tax levy is used to finance current and future operations, If overestimates of expenditures and underestimates of revenue are grossly exaggerated, the budget lacks a realistic picture. Several miunicipalities in Luzerne County use this method. Some towns receive funds from taxes other than real estate. Many towns resort to temporary borrowing. There is no question of the right of council to negotiate temporary loans in anticipation of taxes. All such loans must be re­ paid from the first moneys available from current taxes. Temporary borrowing is usually done by issuing a tax anticipation note to a bank or an individual in ex­ change for cash. Many boroughs or towns borrow from local banking institutions, but there is nothing in the law to prevent a borough from borrowing from an indi­ vidual or from a bank beyond borough limits. CITY MAN AGER PLAN A total of 1, 146 cities and counties in the United States and Canada were Using “ the ---- council-manager c form of government as of last March. Maine ea s Wlth 117 places. Pennsylvania is in seventh place with 55. Tota popua 1 ln the United Stat.:es covered by the plan runs to 23 million, w i e c°vered in the State. �__ _______________ ' WHAT 'S NEW ? VOL. IH, NO. 5 city building code is progressing WILKES-BARRE - Proofreading of the new have high hopes that the long awaited better than expected and officials now code book will be ready by April 1. ash containers set out for the ASHLEY - Officials urge residents to cover for possible vacancies in the fire and police departments has been scheduled. SWOYERVILLE- - The borough contemplates spending $13, 151 less this year than in 1953 with the mileage the same at 17 - 15 for general purposes and 2 for Sec. 501 of the Third Class City Code raises an interesting problem in regard to Wilkes-Barre and Kingston because of the provision---- "any borough having a population of less than 10, 000. . .may become annexed to any such city . . ." According to the Borough Code, adjacent boroughs may consolidate. Coun­ cils of two or more boroughs may enter into a consolidation agreement. If ten per cent of the registered voters of each borough request such an agreement, council must try to reach an agreement. If the councils cannot reach an agree­ ment within sixty days, "the Court.of Quarter Sessions shall cause an election to be held in the boroughs; " The procedure to be followed in annexing adjacent territory to a borough follows the same pattern: ten per cent requirement and referendum in both areas. Money doesn't make you happy; it only quiets the nerves. ’ : action A second obstacle is the difficulty of obtaining favorable popular fear of increased taxes. The on the plan. The fringe area opposition has a £.---- --- ------To be successful, greatest resistance usually centers in the wealthier suburbs, -oney nowadays isn't a miser; he's a wizard. PUBLICATION This News-letter,published __ monthly as ■o"Sei'nc' DePa«"iv™tWIikesi‘c°>?”“nity service’ originates Department of Wilke >' * T. ‘ V. MaUey, po^" ,C’U'S'- Notes and Inquiries ma, cience Department, Wilkes Col- 2 - 1954 Unfortunately, territorial annexation is the most impractical of the methods because of legal difficulties and because of popular objections. The usual process for annexation involves some combination of majority vote in the area or petition by a percentage of the fringe residents or property owners, followed by the passage of a city ordinance or majority approval by the city voters. THOU GH T S FOR TODAY s-Barre, Pennsylvania. May 15. l< Ma- The oldest of the remedies to solve metropolitan problems is annexation or consolidation. At first thought, it would seem that the best means to overcome political disunity would be to extend the boundaries of the central city into the suburban fringe area. the light fund. LUZERNE - The Borough council has decided to purchase a new police cruiser. EXETER - The council has under consideration a proposal that the tax levy be reduced 2 mills. DUPONT - The borough will purchase a new truck for the street department, according to the tentative budget. LARKSVILLE - An ordinance regulating the installation of oil burners has been adopted. NEWPORT TOWNSHIP - The new highway through the township has caused com­ missioners numerous problems concerning pits bordering it. NANTICOKE - "Prudent administration of purchasing, together with budgetary controls is paying dividends, " Pennsylvania Economy League announced. WYOMING - The tax ordinance provides for a 14 mill levy. WEST PITTSTON - Council will investigate complaints that vibration from a plant is causing damage to homes. AVOCA - Reported objectionable in the budget is an item for the purchase of a new police car. 5 The man who saves WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA? METROPOL I T A NI T IS PLASrTOWNSHIP - A competitive exam to establish a civil service register ■ fty_____ , voluntarily from the fringe area and not movement for annexation must come central city. city. Tlie Tlie fringe fringe area area must recognize some gain from the ’ the central as iillustrated ” in the following instances: Burley, Idaho, favore ann x ■ ■ lower its fire insurance rates. Eugene, Oregon, favored annexation when it special districts was greater than the °und out that the total tax rate paid to In Pennsylvania, Parkside borough conneil annexedI city tax rate. <• f-tip latter community were ottc rookhaven when the property _ ... _/ owners of the latter c chil_ ^Wage facilities. Inc ______Pennsylvania communitie , other dren en to better schools has also been offered as a reason. �U- • o-nt i not as academic as it first appears. This is that extrenie centralization would prove as undesirable as extreme decentraliza_ extreme cen advisability of the new arrangement would be open m question. Can’one metropolitan government furnish all of the sery. ices needed in the whole area? There is some doubt that it can. There are some problems that are of metropolitan concern ana therefore require cornn solution. There are other problems that could be handled by the individual local governments. Big city government over the whole metropolitan area could be remote and impersonal. Local problems might receive inadequate consideration. This NEWSLETTER has consistently 'nsistently pl.1 tion on a functional basis. Couldn't this be theT*interg°vernmental cooper*. West Side? ginning of something for the MEETINGS May 14, 15 --- Municipal Manager's Association, State College June 17, 18, 19-----Township Commissioners, The history of annexations is largely one of piecemeal extensions of the central city boundaries. This piecemeal expansion on the part of the central city lags behind social and economic development and the population increases that occur. Actually, annexation never really catches up. BONDS For years, local governments have waged war against the attempt of the federal government to tax municipal bonds. The House Ways and Means Committee just recently made another such attempt, mainly because some local units in the South were issuing bonds to encourage industry to locate with­ in their limits. Northern municipalities claimed this could have been the first step toward taxing all municipals. The State Association of Boroughs and the Luzerne County _ record against the Committee proposal. ~ . unit went —-i on Many Luzerne County local units _ indicated their feelings in written communications to Congressman Edward Bonin and Committee Chairman Daniel Reed. SANITARY LANDFILL Kingston, which has been dif" sposing ofingarbage incinerator, has terminated its agreement favor ofat the Wilkes-Barre ---------- - *■ The site is located on the former Lutes estate belowofthe Church Streetmethod, its own landfill former Lutes estate below the Street dike. Kingston can claim the distinction of being the pioneer in Church the area, onto ofoperate being the pioneer project. in the area. It is hoped that West Pittston can soon -----begin a similar I begin operateproject. a similarPerhaps project. West Local public officials are invited to inspect the to Kingston Side inspectplan the involving Kingston project. Perhaps West Side towns could work out a cooperative several projects, ing. an involving several oroiertc It's worth expi°r C-OQP E R A T IQ N Fire company officials of Wilkes-Barre because of the Ai seven West Side ... .. .oioiae communities, including operative system of fighting fires, rmory, have laid preliminary plans for a cocouncils for approval. Cooperative ■es. The proposal will be presented to local under Pennsylvania law in an impressiveProposal will be — .a action of one — another is possible one tvr>o type or in an range of ^nicipal functioi '____ -jns. Bedford Springs June 28, 29, 30 -----State Boroughs Association, Pittsburgh ASSESSORS SCHOOL The Allegheny County Board of Assessments is sponsoring a ten-week course of instruction for assessors. General C ' laws ' relating to assessments, techniques of arriving at a fair and equitable valuation,, preparation of records, use of maps, methods of assessing personal property and occupations _s and other phases of the work are included, The school is co-sponsored by the Public Service Institute. T R EA TMENT PLANTS The second largest joint venture in the field of antipollution is located in Delaware County under the Authorities of Central Delaware County. Total cost of three projects is $7, 000, 000. This project serving twenty-seven mu­ nicipalities is second to the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority comprising sixty-four municipalities. It is this sort of set-up that Wyoming Valley officials ought to study and inspect. Borough and township officials heading westward next month for their annual association meetings might inspect the Allegheny project. BOARDS of ADJUSTMENT CAN MAKE OR BREAK ZONING in the zoning The Board of Adjustment occupies a m ,essential beenposition prepared, it cannot scheme. No matter how well an ordinance .de {or every possible situation be perfect or complete enough to foresee an p in his book, ZONING, that might arise in the community. Edwar . of injustice. No zoning stated, "The strict letter of the law may be adaptation of the spin ordinance standing by itself can provide for th J J tment, in Pennsylvania the law to each exceptional case. " The Boar need for flexiin many other states, is the agency provi bility. �. - -.._o of finances indicates that at least seventyPLYMOUTH - The general picture annual expense goes tor salaries and wages. five per cent of the z----NANTICOKE - According tn to a a p P. E E L D report, the. total debt has been reduced . for debt service was cut from five to fOUr by $102, 740 while the tax rat VOL. HL NO. 6 WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA. JUNE 15, 1954 I DINNER AND A WARDS mills. ASHLEY - The council has received state approval for three traffic lights. ’ i a decline of $49,691 in valuation, 343 less LARKSVILLE - County figures show 122 additional taxable properties. adults, but 1-----KINGSTON - The council is considering taking over the maintenance of the dike system. DALLAS - The borough and Miners National Bank are studying the advisability of a municipal parking lot. WEST PITTSTON - There is some sentiment to elect councilmen by wards in­ stead of at large. DUPONT - Excavations for the new highway will mean shifting of playground equipment. State Highway Department has agreed on $7, 500 in land damages. WHITE HAVEN - The Northeastern Turnpike feedways will compel the borough to relocate its playgrounds. NEWPORT - Taxes collected from property owners are not enough to pay the cost of police protection according to a breakdown of budget figures. HANOVER - Permission will be granted by the state for the installation of the proposed control ----program at Willow Street as soon as a one-way parking ordinance is adopted. WI“Rp“g„Lhe —— on a Good Manners Behind the to tie in with the national campaign to make courtesy the code of the road. PUBLICATION This News-letter, rnonthly as as a a community service, originat in the Political Science published mc.in.niy Department- of Wilkes College. Notes and inquiries n be addressed to Dr. Hugo Wilkes V. Mailey, Political Science I lege, Wilke Department, Wilkes C°P s-Barre, Pennsylvania. > The second annual dinner of the Luzerne County local government officials was held on May 12 at the Wilkes College Cafeteria. The 125 who attended ‘hadI a gala time. Prominent state and local representatives turned out out for f— the — affair, and Gerard B. Gilbert, assistant to the Chairman of PennIvania Turnpike Commission, was the main speaker of the evening. Certif­ icates of attainment were awarded to the following local officials: Stanley J. Atcavage, Wilkes-Barre Township; John Karmilowicz, Luzerne; Robert J. Sarsfield, Luzerne; Richard H. Morgan, Luzerne; C. Everett Sharkey, West Pittston; Frank Danilowicz, Wilkes-Barre Township; Ralph Brown, Kingston; Stanley G. Folek, Wyoming; J. Howell James, Kingston; George S. Sobeck, Luzerne; John Motsko, Plains Township; George Metcalf, Wyoming; James R. Llewellyn, West Pittston; John J. Karlo, Ashley; Thomas J. Reese, Kingston; John L. Stein, West Hazleton; Luthern D. Nicholson, White Haven; Anthony F. Siepictowski, West Hazleton; JohnC. Wordoski, Hanover Township; Alan Bare, Forty Fort; William A. Garber, Hanover Township, and Oscar Sipler, White Haven. A Service Award Certificate was offered for the first time by the Political Science Department. These certificates were given to t ose oc officials who served 20 years or more for their respective munic p The following received awards: Plymouth, George Trebilcox ( ) an Cooper (28); Newport Township, John Riodan (28); Ashley, eorge c Plains, Joseph Poczatko (22); Wilkes-Barre Township, Frank D-ilowicz (20), Hanover, Andrew Garber (20); Wilkes-Barre, Oliver Pr^ca (?0V West Walker (49); Laurel Run, William Brush (20) and Fred J. Kingston 20), West Pittston, Andrew B. Jones (23); Forty Fort, Lewis R. Crisman , • _ vvere ^4.3-yor Among the chief executives in attendance at to B jones of West Luther M. Kniffen of Wilkes-Barre, Burgesses Petroski of Edwardsville, Pittston, Oscar C. Sipler of White Haven, C e and Joseph Troynacki of Dupont. 2.22Lp e mned garbage cans announced that The Geneva, Alabama, sanitary d p taggecf and mgarbage cans that become unserviceable w have 15 days arked "Dis­ in which to approved for Garbage Collection. " Owners * garbage can must be of 1;eplace them. A recent ordinance speci . rust and must have a lid that steel or v,ariciles. will fitt metal construction that wi no It also requires that the can have �GOVERNMENT PENNSYLVANIA local CONFER En rr 3 of municipal ■ations “officials ------------ traveled --veiect separ, Because individual associat * oi u>uu*v*i" arose {or integrating the efforts ate need arose for integrating the thfifTe«X8oC uP- ^^^ittXto^th^oXing organizations to join 'of a to. 'nimissioned Association, Towns p Directors Association. There was Township Supervisors, and tn Conference would deal with these general agreement at the first administration of delinquent taxes, areas of common interest ass the General Assembly, functioning of relationship between local gov subsidies. Each association will state agencies in local matters, and state I contribute $50 to the Conference treasu y. mber of successful authorities in operation in Pennsylvania is The 11 the authority is a workable solution to the financial woes of many evidence that to the financial a half dozen communcommunities, A joint municipal authority chartered by Jy a half dozen a combined project on a business-like basis with greater „ement thereby saving the taxpayers -likegreat basissums with of ; money. ities c ould ope ..tinuity of manag k . s great sums of coni PARKING The alibis that some people can offer for traffic violations sometimes deserve a better reward than mere fines. with mighty eloquence. “ "° to parking in -«»«, " he argued METROPOLITANITIS The judge fined him $1 instead of $2, The bottleneck in cooperative action is many times financial, The sewage problem is a good case in point. How can funds be found? The following are a few ways to finance such a project: (1) general fund revenue, (2) spe­ revenue, cial assessment, (3) issuance of non-debt revenue bonds, (4) municipal authority. r The Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities /' Act was first passed to permit municipalities to get federal funds. It was later amended to increase permit getting for waterworks. In 1945 the entire act was rewritten. -d The in the funds crea The increase have in thefound crea- j tion of sewer authorities is mostly due to the fact that municipalities that this device has solved many problems of financing projects. The authority combines the advantages of public ownership and pri^ business management. It is a special type of public corporation whose * pOinted limited to 50 years. It is managed by a board of at least five mem ers o£^ce. by the incorporating municipality or municipalities for staggered terms municipalities for Municipal authorities are financed by they are retired out of revenue 'Y revenue bonds, so-called because liquidating. Bonds issued are derived from a the project financed. They are self' ment or valuation of property. independent They have iof the tax base which is the assesspower of the municipality or municipalitiesno effect on the statutory borrowing is placed directly on those who use the 3 wldch form the authority. The burde11 service. , . , , There is no field liable for the way by which the municipalitie afe the Purchaser payment of either- interest or f s or their taxpayers can be s■ of the they, r The real investors L1.J authority bonds. It is principal. municipaiitj, es, who assume the risk. risk. The The only check is assume the bankers. , , and not the citizens of tbe --s the investing public °r The soundness of any authority depends on a carefully chosen bo' skillfully designed by engineers, and a bond resolution or on aAuditin; cpetent bond counsel or investment banking group. rd Plan5 resolution certified public accountant and a statement sent to the municipalities, indenture drawn by cortl also provided for the protection of the holders of the hnr-Jlg must be done by a of the’bonds?Cipalities- Auditing is INTERSTATE ROADS Over the entire Federal-aid system of 672, 000 miles, State Highway officials report that 2. / 3 of the roads are "below tolerable standards." This means that 424, 000 miles of busy highways are out-of-date; 84, 000 bridges are unfit for high speed traffic. It is estimated that to bring this federal-aid system, alone, up to current needs, thirty-five billion dollars would be needed. ZONING DECISION Its ruling was handed down in the case of a resident of Chestnut Hill, who ssought permission to construct a property which lacked nearly 700 square feet of space to meet the zoning requirements. II A economic cl ^S^°n a zonlng ordinance which divides our• people into social or e-fathers, our historic '“lopment asses Is contrary to the spirit of our founding f_ develc-■ "Th/ and our legal and patriotic institutions,, "" the Supreme Court ruling added. birthright of liberty and our Amerway of ijf Ord3nance flies in the face of our Li ican II 1 e, and is interdicted by the Constitution. c The 1 gal battle opened when a Philadelphia resident .sought a permit from ^Pringfieiji t nship to build a home containing 1125 square feet of floor space. That area i°s Zoned AA residential and calls for homes with 1800 square feet of floor sPace,’ so he was refused. �Ufa WHArS_N^Vl kingston *hiS spring " - Th. -p— Wilkes College Ltay M, B54 ('wuty RUt,er to eliminate a curve. on ordinance governing oil burners DUPONT - Council passed on first reading VOL. in> NO. 7 studying ways and means of improving HANOVER - The commissioners are the municipal dump. WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, Pa. JULY 15, 1954 COUNCILMEN AND J P NANTICOKE - The city is planning to use rock salt instead of ashes to provide The offices of justice of the peace and membership in boro council are not incompatible, hence a J P can also serve as a member of council. This was the decision in Gregory v. Johnson in a Mercer County court decision in April 1954. better traction for motorists next winter. LUZERNE - Council authorized purchase of a pickup truck after many bids were received. WEST PITTSTON - The boro has joined the ranks of those municipalities that have eliminated the post of boro health officers and turned the duty over to the State Health Department. « PLAINS - A resolution was adopted by the solons to prohibit strip mining within 100 feet of occupied property. WILKES-BARRE - Only $81,242.48 in uncollected 1953 property taxes were returned to the county's tax claims bureau. LUZERNE COUNTY - Despite adverse conditions, 94 per cent of the property taxes were paid. The plantiff was elected to both offices in Mercer, Pennsylvania in Novem­ ber 1953 and asked the burgess to administer the oath of office, which the burgess refused to do. The Court stated that the statutory list of incompatible offices in the Constitution of Pennsylvania does not specifically include the offices in question. It was contended, however, that the office of J P is a county office within the meaning of Article III. The county offices are listed in the Article and J P is not mentioned. No statute in Pennsylvania refers to a J P as a county officer. There are a few cases where courts may have indicated that the office of J P is in the nature of a county office, but only within the meaning of a certain few statutes. After reviewing these few decisions, the Court summarizes by saying that the office of J P is not a county office within the meaning of the General County Law, and that therefore both offices may be filled by the same person. WYOMING - Council has authorized an option on about eight and one-half acres of land. BORO HEALTH SWOYERVILLE - Authorities are t endeavoring to divert funds from one department to another to remedy certain —i water conditions in the boro. LARKSVILLE - The contract for weekly collection of ashes and garbage has not been renewed. ASHLEY - The council has made arrangements for labor in the Department of Public Assistance. PLYMOUTH - Council is looking for fina level the spoil banks. ■ , ncia aid to fill local stripping holes and This department has a model resolution suggested by the District Medical Director of Luzerne County that can be used to permit the Department of Health ~ to take over the administration of health laws within a municipality. The reasons or such action on the part of the local officials are: first, the decrease in tne ax exPenditure in the particular municipality; and second, the providing ° £the town of a trained sanitary inspector under the supervision of the strict Medical Director in the County. Wh /1 11118111 be interesting to note that Conyngham, Laurel Run, New C°l Haven, West Pittston, and Dallas have taken this action ^-^ms since they^j haVe reP°rts that Wyoming, Luzerne, Avoca have been sen LI CA T I QN This Newr ’ in the Political Scie be addressed to Dr Hug° V. Mailey lege, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. pol-t originate5 I) ”rvice’ Collegge. Notes and inquiries rna^ 1 Science Department, Wilkes C° e c°nternplating action in the near future. o[(. A coov .. .... . .ailing the Medical Director's C0Py of this resolution may be obtained by calling the °r the News-letter at the College. 1 �MOTIONS ORDINANCES AND use ordinances, resolutions, all by-laws and motions, j The council may 1 to distinguish between these classes, as it is not the laiu is frequently difficult : and result that is controlling. guage but the purpos .... action of council and therefore becomes An ordinance is a for®al legtSXVto^heOenxefcutOive for approval. Not so^’ ' local law. As such, in a boro it g ordinance may be adopted at a sin. a first-class township or third' be advertised in advance. The actual ordigle meeting. Some ordinances m alg The ordinance transcribed into the nance is the one that is signed y According to Chrostwaite' s Boro Law, , ordinance book is not the actua ^st be by ordinance: (1) those specif, there are three classes of acw permanently affect boro affairs and remain ically directed by statute, ( ) acti?ities where the legislative character or in force until changed, an ( ) . or the size of the boro, expenditure may depend upon local conditions or the A motion is a device or means used to express the will of council. It is used to adopt ordinances and resolutions. It has no binding force or permanent status. It is also used to pass on reports and petitions. A resolution is a more formal act of council used especially for administrative action. Resolutions may even be framed by non-council members. If the resolu­ tion is legislative in character, it has the characteristics of an ordinance. It thus becomes difficult to distinguish between the two. If legislative, then it must be presented to the executive. In an early Lancaster case, the State Supreme Court implied that a resolution should not bind the city beyond the term of the officer en- , forcing the resolution. This points up the fact that resolutions are many times special and temporary in character. A by-law is usually employed in determining the administrative activities of the local government. It cannot bind succeeding councils. If a by-law is to be ig- ( nored by the council creating it, full notice should be given to officials and to the public. Sometimes there is some doubt as to which of the first three should be used. If doubt exists, an ordinance is preferable. ] not estopped from treating the subject matterBy adopting an ordinance, council is if in fact, the subject matter could have been as though it were adopted by moti011’ covered by motion. olitician does notidea waste his head a pretty clear of his whattime the butting public will standagainst and what nThe aS ■ tute^g •• He be iieves in a cause or a movement which his people oppose viostone wall there is no use tilting with windmills, so he simple waits until it won' t. l£ he he knows rather than waste his strength in what he knows cannot lently> qimate has chang . the cl— SUC'ceed. "This does not mean, of course, that he changes his opinion nor does it mean that in matters of overwhelming importance he may not stand out against L crowd. It does mean that for the most part, he waits for a favorable oppor tunity before he plunges into the middle of a brawl. "The reformers and other special interest groups have little patience with this procedure and they cannot understand that a politician is the representative --not the master--of his constituents. If he fails to remember this, he soon finds himself a "has-been" who is no use to anyone." STATE AID FOR SEWAGE PLANTS As of last April, a total of 124 municipalities and authorities, which have expended money to acquire and construct sewage treatment plants in accordance with the Clean Streams program, have filed applications with the State Secretary of Health for payments from state funds. The individual project for which funds are requested range in cost from $4,570 to nearly $14, 500, 000, the latter one of the three sewage treatment plants in Philadelphia. The cost of the projects reported is $49,633,311.35. The Bureau of Sanitary Engineering establishes eligibility in some cases and in all instances authorizes the exact amount to be paid. treatment 1 6 neW s *-afe-aid law, municipalities which build or acquire sewage state-aid. cost of co P antS are to receive annually an amount not to exceed 2 per cent of the taining reSa^U^^°n £r°m s*;aPe funds which are to be applied to operating, mainlature pro replacing, and other expenses relating to the plants. The Legise $2, 000, 000 for payments to be made during the present biennium. that the m -Hre Con^nu’-n8 appropriations by future legislatures, it is pointed out plants. TonbCiPa£i£ieS COll^d receive payments matching in full the cost of their in °peratio iT f°r payment, municipalities must have their treatment plants rnade y December 31 of the year preceding that year in which payment is to SOME thoughts ON POLITICS article on PoUtics^0™^ C°Unty Rec°rder DOG-GONE of May 1954 corneg thig interesting "Some wise man once defined Politics as is much food for thought in this observation. 'The Art of the Possible, ' and thef 8ahitaI016 .eC^de d to garba spongy6 cans from Paris, Texas. The Junior Chamber of Commerce ^ere^ about both a y C°nditiona ancT^^6 Sa^e dog-proof containers in order to improve attached°d "Tth a hook 6 aRPearance °f the city. The canine-foiling device is sim, id and the can l®ht, a 0 side. Tb^f6 and bar driven securely into the grouni .nd level, keeps the lid on f)r°vide<s => c- 1S eePs the can above the groui.2 1 ’ a foundation. �WHAT'S NEW_? done to boro streets by the heavy ‘ent. DURYEA - Improvements to Foote Avenu system, have already started. an important link in the boro' s r<M VOL. HI, NO. 8 WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA August 15, 1954 WESLmplX0N JXr'pXct Installation of neaX sewers comp^Tonfs IheToro ^ge nei^ aring -Jej PARKING AS A FACTOR IN BUSINESS to house machinery and equipment. KINGSTON - Council has purchased another property on Church Street near the ' acreage recently acquired for a warehouse. NANTICOKE - The city is planning to purchase a city sweeper to replace its 193b model. WARRIOR RUN - Discussion continues toward a consolidation of the boro with Hanover Township. WILKES-BARRE - Installation of permanent traffic line markers to replace the present painted lines looms as one of the major traffic control steps to be taken this year. It will mean a saving of $9, 000. HANOVER TOWNSHIP - Hereafter, two cards will be used in the tax: collection system. The commissioners have levied a 10.5 mileage, plus a $3 per capita tax. THOUGHTS for today If your knees are knocking, kneel on them. Why is it that the less a man knows, the longer it takes him to tell it? publication the PolkSicT17c'ieentct^DePDUbl.1Shed monthlY as a co­ community service, originate s i*1 addressed to Dr. Hugo °f Wilkes College -r be Wilkes-Barre, ’peXvanUailey> P°Utical ^e• Notes and inquiries may Wilkes-Barre, Department, Wilkes College’ The Highway Research Board has gathered extensive factual material on park­ ing as related to business activity. Studies indicated that the attitude of retail shoppers toward downtown shopping is largely conditioned by the advantages of greater selection, ability to perform several errands on one trip, and cheaper prices. The disadvantages of downtown shopping are difficult parking, crowded conditions, and traffic congestion. The advantages of suburban shopping in con­ ditioning shoppers' attitudes are proximity to home, easy parking, and more convenient hours; while the disadvantages are limited selection, limited types of business establishments, and higher prices. Two tentative findings are that families with children are more inclined to patronize local shopping centers, and that higher income groups shop more often downtown than those in lower economic brackets. There definitely is a tendency toward suburban shopping, although the draw­ ing power of the central business district is still strong. The majority of the trips are generated within two miles of the shopping center. The maximum draw­ ing power of the suburban shopping center seems to be about five miles. REPRINT From the NATIONAL MUNICIPAL REVIEW of June, 1954, come these words of wisdom by Dr. M. Nelson McGeary, professor of Political Science at Penn State and councilman since 1951: "A councilman has to learn to roll with the Punches. Punches are as inevitable for the councilman as are boos for ball umpire. There's no question that all councils make some mistakes or w ic they deserve censure. But it's the snap criticism, from persons w o are wi 1 to form judgments on the basis of only a little evidence, that the counc.lman must learn to absorb and still maintain his resiliency. "Presumably in every municipality, as in ours, there are some c^lzJ{nS Wh° umably in every municipality, as : start with the that anyone willing to run for counci is —e premise premise willing to he's P^ger._may not be a that bad anyone oJ_.bQt at least a man with some -t^n- Sjmd and will, when he finds an opportunity, maneuver t ings Sometimes, of course, this suspicion is justified. I 1t s generally We ^ight as well give up democracy as a bad job. Fortunately, �y-vpENDITURES FOR PUBLIC HEALTH IN LUZERNE COUNTY himself with "A councilman must cover .3 same time the unfailing darts, but at the tractive critic becomes insensitive to constsign of a good co tions. Perhaps it is one at night pondering occasionally to lie awake alate himself th^h^ aseful opinions and sugg^ n if his conscience forces him comments of a disgruntled Population Expenditure $ 76,826 $ 55,072 0. 717 35,491 10, 502 0. 295 20,160 4, 600 0. 228 15, 012 2, 200 0. 145 $147,489 $ 72,374 0.49 $ 15, 051 $ 10, 681. 00 0. 709 12, 541 2,680.32 0.213 Newport Township 9, 347 2,300.00 0.246 Wilkes-Barre Township 5, 267 480.00 0. 091 $ 42,206 $ 16,141.32 0. 38 $135,637 $ 16,381.00 0. 12 Boroughs $325,332 $104,896.00 0. 32 Total Wilkes-Barre Hazleton citizen. " Nanticoke RED STOP SIGNS Pittston National Safety Council records show that during the last 10 years 40% of all fatalities in urban areas have occurred at intersections, " and -----1 ■>'*'* 12% of _r all occurred at intersections. The standard safe­ fatalities in rural areas have guard has been the yellow stop sign. It has had its chance. Per Capita First Class Townships Red, in traffic circles, always has signified a complete stop. The red stop sign was recommended last June by the Joint Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. The recommendation was for reflectorized white STOP let­ ters and reflectorized red background, so that the sign will be brightly visible both day and night. In the city this sign may be seen at night for the length of a city block; on the highway, with lights on high beam, for a quarter of a mile. ( Hanover Township Plains Township . PARKING VIOLATION An envelope-type parking ticket is used in Norwich, Connecticut. T e 0 parker simply places his one dollar fine in the serial-numbered business rep y envelope and drops it into the nearest mail-box. The nature of the offense, license number, date, and time appear on both the portion of the envelope re tained by the officer and that given to the offender. A STREETSWEEPER IS NO PLACE FOR A DOG Athens, Ga. -With Picking the advent of aa ne^ leasil law in Athens, even the mechani up dog new leash law in Athens, cal streetsweepers are streetsweeper got f 6 City Engineer said recently that a small dog barked at a known to the driver, was swept - into the di <t° C^°Se to the rotary broom and, an-ior, pointed a COrnpartrnent. Later, a small boy appeared at the City incinerati said, "You've got my dog." The surprispr)11 aCcuainS finger at the driver and eno“gh, there was the dop0^**017 °pened the dust bin of his sweeper and sure e-„ covered quickly at• the —' S1ght of his master dlZZy but sti11 alive- The pup reaad we*t home with him. PUBLICATION Thia News-letter, published monthly as a community service, °r the Political Science Department of Wilkes College. Notes and inqairiiginates & addressed to Dr. HugoV. Mailey, Political Science ~ may beg| Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Department, Wilkes College’ Personnel Municipalities Wilkes-Barre 20-4 part-time medical health officers, 1 milk inspector, 1 food and meat inspector, 6 sani­ tary inspectors, 1 nurse, 2 clerks, 4 labora­ tory technicians 3-1 health officer, 1 dog catcher, 1 plumbing Hazleton inspector, 1 dairy inspector Nanticoke pittston Total 1-1 health officer 1 25 �1 WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA. personnel (Con't.) VOL III, SEPT. 15, 1954 NO. 9 4 - 1 health officer, 1 assistant health officer meeting OF LOCAL OFFICIALS 1 secretary, 1 plumbing inspector Hanover To«m“P plains Township mcements of the fall meeting of local government officials \ for annoui College. Interesting and informative speakers are being Watch ,{d at Wilkes Suggestions are welcome as to topics and speakers. to be hel for the year. lined up THE COUNCILMAN I eMefot P»H=e is health officer Newport Township Wilkes-Barre Township I » 8 Total Boroughs Total Personnel . Ludwig, executive secretary of the League From C. C cipalities, comes of Boards of Health, 33 health 43 _ 10 secretaries officers i 76 WHAT'S NEW? WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP - Six township officials attended the State Asso­ ciation meeting at which Joseph S. Matiskiel, former secretary and now tax collector, was honored with a meritorious award. a view to conWARRIOR RUN - More informal meetings have been held with to accompli3*1 solidating with Hanover Township. A program designed this end is in the making. ASHLEY - The council is using three men certified by the DPA for various chores about the municipality. HANOVER TOWNSHIP - John C. Sordoski, commissioner from Askam recently elected president of the Pennsylvania State Association o ship Commissioners, received a meritorious award at the recent m ing at Bedford Springs, Pennsylvania. NEWPORT TOWNSHIP -Attorney Joseph Gallagher, solicitor, was elected one of three members of the legal counsel staff of the State Association Commissioners. John J. Riordan, commissioner, was formerly president of the State Association of Commissioners. of Minnesota Muni- this bit of advice: vital in determining city individual council members are ;—>d councilman and "The attitudes of The good councilman should be a gooi government policies, should demonstrate a respect for the t._ right of others to -e that his lanjudicially minded. He expressing his own point of view he should take care should be courtemoderate and restrained. The councilman's demeanor sdiffer, isand in t a sense of humor , reflecting an inner dignity, and he should not be without guage 5 of men holding public and a spirit of tolerance. It has been said that the attitudes < ous It should set an example office are often a reflection of general public attitudes. I---attitudes of those whom they and stimulate educational efforts to improve the trued as a lack of courage but represent. The middle course should not be cons for the peaceable compromise rather the great virtue of democracy. It provides suppression of one by the between differing parties, rather than the forceable other." Sound isn't it? T RAFFIC p rQBLEMS 13 is intended '3, the Conference on Traffic Problems in municipal!the problems of congestion and parking i.. Sponsored by relieve Penn State responsibility for to suggest ways to 1 - • meant for persons who have some vehicles. Among ties. The Conference is gestion and providing space for motor local officials. r are traffic engineers and other . in 1938 and the relieving traffic cong those included in this category / a Traffic Engineering Seminar is sponsored by This conference was preceded by1950 and 1952. The Conference j the Department and the f Traffic Engineering Institute in 1 ' : of Local Government, October 7 and 8, the Institute of Public Safety, Institute Conference dates are °f Civil Engineering at Penn State. C �STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ~ LU ZERNp FIRE INSURAN C E ANNUAL EXPENDITURES plan P£RSQ]\[i Ml District Office Public Health Nurses Tuberculosis Control Venereal Disease Control Maternal and Child Health Dental Health Vital Statistics Crippled Children $ 39, 866.00 37,400. 00 36,169.00 3,960.00 15,487.00 6,480. 00 5,500.00 $144, 862. 00 9-1 physician, 1 SeniOr grapher, 7 sanita*y aSt Si %. ants sist. 11 - Nurses 9-5 part-time C}inicians, 4 , 3-2 part-time clmicians ] < 18 - 1 full-time, 17 clinicians 9 - part-time dentists 20 - part-time registrars registrars 2 - part-time clinicians 81 Jones, men Wilkes-Barre P ub]■ Safety Dire Public Director, a plan William wherebyD.selected from the Bure ctor 1hopes to work out vania Fire School at Lewistown. These m °f Fire wiU be sent r’- to the Pennsyl—‘ ized instructors for other members of the T W1U then Tualify ‘to to serve as specialing as instructors at the State school would °f Fire- The fi^ * ----conduct classes and drills for the member ’ rP°n return to dutv h men qualifyfire .rations. member. of the be the eight City Do otherwhy communities Luzerne County th6 Valley-wise, couldn't a in cooperative plan behave deveR thouSht? Thinking worked out later. The agreement by localities to aid h Details could be might be a starting point. A minimum of effort toward^ °ther.in case of fire maximum results in civic betterment. cooperation could produce GLEN ALDEN SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAM Checks have been issued by the Glen Alden Coal Company for $667, 106.23 in payment of township, county, and institution district taxes. These payments were made to Hanover and Newport Townships. Later in the year, the Company will turn over to the same township school boards $797, 000. 16 Third Class Districts 48 Fourth-Class Districts School Nurses School Doctors Dental Nurses, State Clerks $ 91,664.12 44,112.00 22,448.25 4,229.25 3,610.00 54 67 62 Dentists, 54 Assistants 22 REGION FUNCTIONS Engineers Office Industrial Waste Laboratory Nutritionist Dental $ 8,000. 00 3,000.00 1,000.00 1, 000.00 1.000. 00 8 1 8 1 1 $ 14> 000. 00 19 total “ engineers, 3 stenograph^1 “ engineer 1 bacteriologist, 7 11*' 7 assist ass - nutritionist - dentist SKID RESISTANCE Skidding is not a pleasant experience, but it is not the principal important cause of accidents. Skidding cannot occur unless a car ‘J of control. It takes place when the frictional resistance between goAe.rnme^n tire is exceeded. The tire companies in their adve^^^complete studies of educating the public in respect to tire design. S . one of the - •have been -a made on the non-skid ed by also best known 1 o------ the Highway Research Board. when, summed up show very clearly tv~' high-type . -~that asphalt surfaces built to modern designs frictional ---- 1 resistance possible. TAX LEAFLET $326. 107. 00 359 sh ■ One-Page tax leaflet has been distributed by Mt. ’ t to home!‘0W‘"S a breakdown „( the property tax bill to indicate the tor services and projection rendered by their city government. �WHA T 'S NEW ? PITTSTON - A bond issue of $178, 000 was passed by City Council * " * -o be used to pay for storage of City-owned vehicles, to erect and to purchase new equipment. The r*>yi,' a City ' 8%, NO VOL. III, PLYMOUTH - Operating revenue comes from various miscellaneous sour, as delinquent property taxes, licenses on pin ball machines fines, ■ meter collections, and amusement taxes and service pole tax This money : suPPle. ments property tax revenue. Not yet permissible under Pennsylvania statute, the federated municipality would consist of a government of limited powers allocated to it by the member munici­ palities in the area. The municipalities would give the federated government jurisdic­ tion over only those problems of regional significance. Since local powers cannot be relinquished to higher levels of government without consent, governing bodies would allocate powers on an optional basis. NANiICOKE - The new sweeper will cost the City between $8, 500 and $9, 500. for street resurfacing. ASHLEY - Council has passed an ordinance providing for the installation and regulation of parking meters. Each local unit would pay its share of the cost of joint admimstra ion a unit would retain its own taxing power. The metropolitan government mig nue bonds to finance self-liquidating projects. - Boro Council voted to borrow $3, 000. plains township - The commissioners sion from the County court to float approved a resolution to seek permis "unfunded" debt. a bond issue is of $15, 000 to fund the NEWPORT TOWNSHIP . The °ad “'Provetnews. commissioners are planning on spending $11, This New News-letter, publishedofmonthly a < the Political Science Department Wilkes as Colle; addressed to Dr. Hugo V. Mailey, Political Scieicommunity service, originates 1P Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Se. Notes and inquiries may :nce Department, Wilkes CoHeg ’ OCTOBER 15, 1954 A federal plan of government has been put into effect for a part of London. Government in New York City and its boroughs resembles this plan. The federated idea was attempted in Allegheny County in 1928, but the required two-thirds majority vote caused its defeat. EDWARDSVILLE - A $40, 000 bond issue 'will "" be floated by Council for a new fire engine, resurfacing, and curb repairs. WILKES-BARRE - Amusement tax r----budget estimate u7n“Ue is not exPected to hit the $100, 000 —-J since only $36, 402 was collected in the first six months. PA. Some problems are of metropolitan concern and therefore require common soluproble: Other problems, however, could be handled by the individual local governments tion. federal plan, based on the principle of national and state governments, is a comThe 1 iromise between centralization and decentralization. It is a reconciling device. P] HUGHESTOWN -■ Council ~ ” and the buyers still remain deadlocked after eight m0 f over the boro's budget. « * F WEST PITTSTON WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE METROPOLITAN! T IS KINGSTON - Council awarded a contract for curbs and gutters on North Goodwin Avenue, costing each property owner approximately $200. DUPONT - Council signed contracts 10 ’ st of members from The governing bod, of the bej"tlot athen the ' the fringe area than regional elections. Y <»n6e area woold control the metropolitan ment, depending on pop ,Ue, »' “ nt for vote to each participating municipality, rega the suburban communities to join the federati ? yes, in the sense W ould the that the tax doll; federated municipality save the ^^J/^stancey suppose thatjvery gurn appropriate ore Municipality , ar would be stretched to do mor . the one government Works and p - on the West Side removed from its budge its funds into a central body. oa ? With this lupooled mi —ip sum than each municipality separate yit Tii . . three are most significant. A'«>°u8h the re are numerous advantages to this plan, resent local officials * the Plan Preserves the identity of local governments. P �e ^problem, become regional. tremely important and relatively new phase of budgeting 1, long.r„„ An eXMovement budgeting. This type of budget is the bridge between long” - iinpr , .ning and realisation of those plans There is a lot of difference beL„ nital caP1L . 7 « ” planning and a positive program for realization of those plans. To be range pt- _ '^principal barrier to realize .on of long-range plan, is „„„ey, and th„e long*' sure, th • formula whereby a capital budget produces the money. The necessary is no’ ^^ore apt to be raised, however, in a community possessing a sound longfund8 are^ai budget as a program for its plans, than in a community without such range capi prograin‘ ’ „ ,he people of metropolitan areas want the best possible administrr ation, . la be thinking along such lines. Metropolitan services would be more they 2 ec°n< ^d efficient, duplication would be eliminated, and home pride would not be p‘ land-fill Officials of several Luzerne County municipalities are again plagued with th problem of dumping. In the Mountain Top area people are advised not to dump gj ’ bage anywhere. Presently, officials are looking for a suitable dump. Public resen ment against dumping has again built up in Forty Fort. Officials in Nanticoke are”' considering the land-fill method. Just one year ago this News-letter suggested the land-fill method, recently adopted by Kingston and West Pittston. Again, this News letter recommends the adoption of the method, but with one added suggestion. It might be wise for the officials of many municipalities to explore the location of several land-fill sites. propos device which ensures mat no project win oe undertaken without ing th^’consideration of the need and priority for that project in relation to other ■■ 161,63 t Hasty and ill-advised action, perhaps at the behest of some pressure PI J can be avoided. Long-range financial plans can be made for raising of the fundf needed for public improvements. In many cases, cities have succeeded in shifting to pay-as-you-go financing for all or many of their capital improvements, with consequent savings in interest costs. The sites could be located in places that would accommodate the maximum pop- ‘ ulation and expenses could be shared. Outlying townships should be brought into the P ratlve P^an because later "dumping" by cities and boroughs only serves to ioinfcoXe !-rUr^1 element- Garbage disposal today in Luzerne County requires a garba? is available for riding -Ive this problem alone. The survey on Pennsylvania Economy League for Lower Bucks County Leag, Six years it the period of time commonly spanned by municipal capital improve­ ment budgets. The budget presents a definite program for the first year, with identi­ fication of other projects programmed for the second to sixth years inclusive, and perhaps listing additional projects contemplated later. After consideration, revision, and adoption by the Council, the first year’s program is completed. A year later, anew budget is developed which reconsiders relative priorities of the various pro­ jects, and again proposes a program for the first year and for the second to sixth FIRE years inclusive. insuranc E write After,StUdie8 ab°*t 500 i municipalities, the National Board of Fire Under­ of def . t00k place fire of deficiencies. The folloling . items'were aS8igning ' Points Water Supply Fire Department Fire Alarm Police gilding LaWs Hazards Structural Coi editions 1, 700 1, 500 550 50 200 300 700 5, 000 Some authorities recommend that the capital budget should be incorpo a single document with the operating budget, so that the two may r®c^1V® . submit consideration by the Council. Under our circumstances, it is pro a y^ d> e capital budget as soon as possible after the operating bu ge a naideratjon as , ere 18 no important disadvantage in such separate submission °ng as the financial planning of the two is carefully coordinate . for capital improve • 3 can be elimmated fr be Clty g j;fficult city,» school school district, district, and and county county so that "t tto achieve, howev°m the a88regate tax rate. — is politically difficult intergovernmental "S^c8<xi.c tax rate. This objective is po 1 'will likely be attained, if at all, only after gro Co°PeraA 3-tion over a long period of time in other areas of o activity. ac ^nt8°by\^most eOSt/desirable esirable ob Jective is °°rdinatedJaV^^ objective is C coo: �WHAT ' S NE W ? EDWARDSVILLE1 -to’the treasury for passing theXd™’^’ XrX” R»d. Parking problems seem to have been solved by . °rists . 011 the of meters. nI NO. 11 KINGSTON TOWNSHIP - Groups in the Township feel that somethi be cut expenses in order to keep within the $5, 000 budgeted for p naust p do^to , ~~ Prote, KINGSTON - The Burgess has instructed the police to hand out tickets fOr parking. WILKES-BARRE - Based on collections for the first four months, inco ing meters and traffic fines will fall about $20, 000 short of bnHrroirOln path for 1954. get estlrnates The man OF THE PANEL .-What Local Governments Can Do To Aid Industry in the Anthra > n the subject discussed by a panel at the Municipal Officers Meeting atp! f011" Was ,er8ity on October 1, 1954. Below is a summary. g Penn State Uni- ■ today oars does not have much time to rock Wh° thinks himself a buddii Lng Senius is often a blooming nuisance. publication SUMMARY of equitable assessments. Moreover, local officials must exercise prudence with the tax money, much of which is provided from coal. LUZERNE COUNTY - Officials the year's liquid fuel ta: ._r lved_$220, 000 from the State treasurer as half of However, officials are lx i refund. Lastw ’Year the County received $452, 867.05. concerned since the meeting the $778, 000 - —- amount in tax refunds is far from spent on roads, damages especially with the growing costs of land connected with the State highway program. thoughts FOR VOL Communities in low employment areas might take steps to nurse the j -"King Coal. " Local officials can help to reduce the tax load on coal lands by TsysteL ASHLEY - Residents may expect the appointment of a delinquent tax collector because may expect the appointment of approximately 1,200 adults have not paid personal taxes for the past year. The fen, °W who continues the boat. Pulling on the NOVEMBER 15, i954 — Suggestions offered by the panel can easily be divided into two r groups. In the first to be found those aimed at nursing the basic industry-coal — . In the second group are are those proposals that deal with inviting new industry into the region the PMSibility °f usln8 WEST PITTSTON ■- " Borough credit is rated high, as indicated by the fact that the borough's bonds —J sold for only 2 1/2%. ■ WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA. Port- This Nev/ 8 - °htical Scier- -letter, published monthly ■nee lO Dr TJ ur- Hugo V. i Department of Wilkes College C°5lrnunity service, originates in tb\i '-’.ley, Political Science ^6nrisylVania.• • ’Maih Depar. °teS and inquiries may be aa< ent> Wilkes College, Wilkes -Barr' Ordinances banning the use of oil may not necessarily be an asset to the coal indus­ try. Such ordinances are predicated on the idea that the single use of coal is space heating. A revitalized leadership in the coal industry has recognized that new uses must be found for coal. Survival of the coal industry depends on experiment and research into new uses of coal. Oil banning ordinances could prevent the attraction of new indus­ tries which utilize oil in their operations. Shojild such an ordinance exist, a concession will have to be made as an inducement to bring the industry into the area. The result will be embarrassment to both the industry and the local officials, and wonderment on the part of the local populace. In attracting new industries the following factors are important: floor space availa le; floor space that could be offered to an incoming industry as a result of new financrJ’ *raTned labor supply; proximity to markets; services offered <-----by local governments; w material supply; utilities; community attitudes; taxes. ("yu • ^ti/781y> local officials can do little or nothing about some attr‘ *ed * Preceding paragraph. And, by the same token aboa4h8 ^dU8try is to succeed, local officials must concern , ch they can do something. For, many times it is no *Vailability Of nsideraK * markets, raw material supply > or a traine c°n8id, a rations as -3 local governmental services that determin of rA Coihhier, 'er of the panel representing an industrial fund ce stated quite frankly and firmT the considerations gram aimed at prog -mary factors as but rather such . re new industry locates. �taxes or lower assessment, in attracting industry Such action is lllegal the concession is unfair to industries already established in the community °hlyj’ ginal or shoestring enterprises demand such favoritism. It is unlikely that the Pennsylvania local government th£ take pride in the community. •glatures of Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi ...have made ’“Xte permit community financing of ne „ . A * point ’ eg.ee passed „„ legislative proposals for Pennsylvania A ^member of the panel supported .ylvania might create a state-wide indu,. Suggestion, however, was area could borrow money to be used for ft, XtX°~ Ofthrough htdustrial buildings mdustrres , ,-Kr.ritv which a depr for new ;„j 11<5tries I, [ Such a loan would be repaid over a period of years. CONFER ENC E Pennsylvania. ---- ---the very existence' •tone. In the beginning, Ju9t pass ed its six-month . its purpose was misrepresented in some ° the Con^ence was r against ratification by some of the member " and inHuenc e‘ precarious bemil63' -—: was brought to cause ■levying state associations legally participatin’ ®anizati°ns. Today we find all six bear These groups are; tax-1 State Association of Boroughs League of Cities of the Third Class County Commissioners Association Township Commissioners Association Association of Township Supervisors State School Directors Association The most important part that local government can play in industrial development is to perform well the regular functions of government, Some " of ' theservices r? ' that industry considers important are; property protection, public schools, 1 hospitals, housing, local transportation, water and electric utilities,, recreation, planning A constitution was adopted that formally created the Pennsylvania Local Govern­ j ’■ j and zoning as these would affect land sites. The role of local go, ment Conference consisting of three representatives from the above six tax-levying government in regard to these responsibilities is being overlooked by a more spectacular r: associations to meet periodically to discuss problems and adopt policies in the areas one --that of subsidizing industry. of tax assessment, delinquent tax administration, relationship between local govern­ ment and the General Assembly, functioning of state agencies in local matters and One town was told i-ll rather bluntly by an industry that located elsewhere that, "There state road subsidies. is nothing wrong with your .• town as an industrial site that good city government might not cure. " T _______ Few towns realize completely the value of being known as a good town in The first subject discussed by the Conference was the 1951 Assessment laws which to live and work. There being a unanimous support for them, a program to aid in their a op ion approved and as an initial step, a series of newspaper articles were proposed for the A member of the purpose of publicizing how the laws were to operate. The articles were pr p ^nici_ sources to furnish adequate se SUgges£ed that local government does not have the re­ the contents analyzed. It was the consensus that by adoption o t ese aw , local government r~ would reappraised emanded today« A proposal was offered that if found,. Unequal distribution of taxes > palities will have their financial conditions impr^by XXX'XXX and taxation> resources might be and the recovery of taxable wealth not now accoun a and unfair assessments, does make if anthracite region resulting from unjust will appear in future issues of this News-letter. and at low unit cost. 1 lcull f° provide adequate services efficiently Not to be overlooked as c as a prerequisit, Cooperation with the Ghambe ___ - ”—; attractin§ industry is community attitude. ■ BASIC EQUIPMENT imerle ;r of Com: lished betwi een the Council and the Chambe->er sn ! S8ential Better liason could be estabindustries. i are few in number, The essential items of equipment for building asphalt sur Local governments do wish toj czz cnnr> at l°cal °«icials could prepare for neW but industrial fund officials forget that budgets for compaction; ey include only some device for application of asphalt an a roller ro —- =LSPerate o£fering services to industry, tures. Perhaps a member of the C' ; °r ^ed-in-place work there is required in addition some kind of mixing blade. Council should^ prepared in advance of the expendimittee specifically to keep his Council info: uncil informed & placed on the industrial fund coms or diesel Rollers have steadily improved over the years. The ^^^per steadily improved over the years, n evelopments in attracting industry, day. In addition, It was the consensus of the p— has greatly greatly increased 11111 roller can operate practic­ increased the the yardage yardage a a given l tranL'-'Missions ance in Harrisburg or Washington, “XU si panel that local ghave been greatly improved so that thatt a a _axled roiier es to concentrate have been greatly improved so industries if the real role of local L governments should not beg for as si® p y at full Local officiala „_______ , Tt provides intensified of the power at all speeds. The T1’" purpose comose tne -Place where ; xtra ] — - people can work and live. government is notwill be successful in attracting a high area is enc on the middle axle where obscured--that is, to create a I Cothpr.ession. The purpose of the pneumatic The purpose of the pneumatic-tireface i--- texture Prod, Uce, immediately after construction, used to obtain a very dense surface, i re9uir e Years of normal traffic to achieve. 8Uch as required on airfields. II f°rf I �WHAT'S NEW ? NEWPORT TOWNSHIP - The Township's excellent financial conditio have enabled the commissioners to sell the municipality's $22 Cr®dit r VOL. PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP - An ordinance adopted by the supervisors proh’b’ collecting or abandoning junked autos or other vehicles on public or in the Township. P °r private I EDWARDSVILLE - The value of the new shopping s' ---center along the Narrows Road felt for the first time this year by Boro will be ---- CCouncil. ”. Ten new properties are $75, 908 or $3, 500 in revenue. valued at ^aced bill boards in the Boro will be WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA. DECEMBER 15, 1954 WINDSOR SWOYERVILLE - The Council approved a resolution to borrow $5 000 “ •»HeipMiWg( taxes and liquor license money. DUPONT - Advertising firms whi to pay an annual tax on each. NO. 12 required ■■ PLYMOUTH - Residents have urged the Council to recommend action to the State or Federal Government in removing stripping banks and voids. William Windsor, Executive Director of the Bureau of <? • Employees, discussed the changes in the Social Securitv 1 SecuritV f°r Public of local officials. The Act now permits the coverage ofp bi-monthly meeting an existing retirement system, except police and fireme P*°yees in Positions under employees must vote in a referendum set up under the T° become covered, the The Director reminded the officials that a 6% intere SUpervislon °f the Governor, for every day that the account is delinquent Mnnie S 1S assessed on municipalities of the month. “nquent. Monies ought to be turned in by the 10th The rush to get OASI coverage for municipal employees is over, and with approxi­ mately 50% of eligible municipal employees covered by contract, the system is now running smoothly. Occasionally money is sent directly by a political subdivision to the Director of Internal Revenue. The federal agency cannot grant coverage to any WEST PITTSTON - A reminder was given given the public by the Council r egarding enforcement of the building permit ordinance. NANTICOKE - Some Street Department personnel are benefits. already drawing social security DirectortOof Internal the money^ however, ^nd sometimes itThe is difficult eventsRevenue be madewill withkeep the Harris In order to get coverage for municipal employees, it is necessary that arrangements^ burg bureau. No application for coverage nor paym benefit records> however, EXETER - Council members feel that same for 1955. processed by the bureau at Harrisburg. A emp are maintained by local Social Security offices. 'e presently at 20 mills will remain the PLAINS - Towns hi----- --- dp residents have urged the commissioners ordinance Patterned after to enact a strip mining .• one used by Old Forge. - PARKING METERS Lewisburg has parking meters such There is anadditionto the meter that is 1 tenth meter for the violator to place his ■ s any other municipality in Pennsylvania. qUe' A small metal box is attached to every time allowance, the enforcement fine. Where the autoist has overstayed his instead of a ticket. The violator °fficer places 3 an _ drops it into one of the metal boxes, ,^. Vel°~pe on the windshield of the Places the fir»P f_, 1 W 1UUD HiC 1.VX S/«. •"*" ticket written out. on y nominal, into the envelope an -• Only if th| -ae violator fails to make his deposit is a f PUBLIC ATIQn This News-letter, published i—* Political Science Department of Wilki to Dr. Hugo V. Mailey, Political Monthly Science AR a Pennsylvania. College, Denart service’ originates in th«■ , 68 and inquiries may be addre nt« Wilkes College, Wilkes -Bar* ’ I Mr. Windsor stated that there are 1, 343 has anow providing OASI coverage for some or all of their employees. • ions, 1 staff of 43 auditors who must check the quarterly reports of these su -------------- .. For that reason it has been found necessary to require that reports be submitted s directly 10 days after the end of the ^rter, instead 30 days as is the case when remit g^ ~' to tbe internal reve.Tnent of Th•--------------------------------------------------------------------nue department. thewhich to process the reports pay to th f This 1S gives ®^Ves his bureau onl only 20 days in and to pay to thet federal depar tions ‘‘Harns eral internal revenue department the amounts due in the aggregate. rly - idual Williams exc stated that all persons in covered c°^ em positions ployees are covered and that no f e P°sitions of3 1OnS Can be made. Part-time employees continue to be a problem, but exceptions can be made. F and golicitor ^esult Of a secretary, treasurer, engineer, and solicitor were now covered as a ins of secretary, treasurer, engine . employees. |Oyees. Other part-time employees n°t cover tT® tO COVer essential or important rating cover- essential important emp y of. ... ‘Cti°nsa onV ’ hto °Wever A personorwith two jobs, both which are covered, must pay covered, however. dedu, ded b°th Salaries- The $4200 maximum will apply on each. However, he can both salaries. clailrrn the-.3.<•<’ on Uction paid on his combined salary in excess of $4200 as an income tax ourse, all employees have to be real persons. An engineering firm could credit/ ' ------- > ““ 'amplen°‘ be ,classified as an employee, f°r �BOORSE V. MASS SPRINGFIELD T O W N S H IP s There is one thing that cities such as Wilkes-Ba A municipality is immune from liability for torts of its employees in of performance of a governmental function, unless a right of recovery is e r * c°urs e granted by statute. A municipality is not liable for a tort committed by aeXprer /sajy tort committed b' cer who was not acting within the scope of his authority. In this case a P°^Ce In this case, ! °ffi. racing horse was discovered by two policemen to be in a helpless conditi^ le helpless r~ 2; leg wedged in a culvert near a public highway. The policemen shot the h one notifying the owner. The policement were not acting within the r------36 without scope of their authorjtv since the horse was trapped on the neighboring township's side of — the — j line and the policemen were outside the geographical limits of their township. If they had been On their own side, they would not be liable because they would be engaged in the exercise of police power in removing a traffic hazard or obstruction on the highway. cities centers, downtown iot be widened to transport more traffic and uceritcann< bethat expected in view ci the these probie ms areas c.used are pouring into central city ? by can 1 cars RETIREMENT SY STEMS The Local Government Commission will undertake a s. study with of municipal pensionxj-rcLL p and retirement systems. Laws will be analyzed and compared practices 1 of other [ systems. The study will be the basis for recommendations to the Legislature, study is most important in view of the recent changes in the Social Security law. This f STATE ROAD GRANTS many municipal!Altogether, 466 boroughs, there any in Luzerne CoLnty? ? thlrd-class cities have faHed to apply for funds. Are I Ouster of a borough ccouncilman for non-at the proceedings was given non-attendance nenJi OpP°rtunity to dpf a^Ce at meetings where no notice Ouster proceedings are Courts the Statute must b WaS afforded, is held to be iWl decision of the Supreme regular mee ° Pennsylvania in 8Jl 8trictly construed. Thia was the attended only two rr special and n° sPecial m & the fact tllat the councils211 i meetings and three With°ut "«■« not ^3. 6! lagS * ouster was effected to hto and The! '5eci. ioa reeted on and the no factregul t8hatar to explain his absence. a» opportunity being accorded W ' PUBLICATION This News-letter, published r" Political Science Department of Wilke monthly as a c— DePartm, ’ to Dr. Hugo V. eMalle-" community service, originates ■’ '-Lis c hiailey, Politi) College. Notes Pennsylvania. be addre^ L LCal Science and inquiries may L- DePartment, Wilkes College, Wilke0' Slte °f old °nes. Streets Ck °f facilities for the many A number of remedies have been suggested. Central city parking garages ought to be halted because they only channel more traffic into an already congested area, perhaps each city should build parking facilities on the perimeter of its central dis­ trict in the slums or marginal areas where real estate values are low. From another quarter comes this advice--the removal of all parking facilities from central city areas, thereby speeding taxicab, bus, and through traffic. It has been stated that existing offstreet parking facilities would accommodate visitors unacquainted with perimeter park­ ing facilities. It may be that in the next five or ten years American cities might ave o vate automobiles in the central city areas. There might not be any room vehicles that will be on our streets by I960. P . n Transit Associs-tion Another suggestion that was recently X^rtaTon-the bus, the streetConventicn in Pittsburgh was greater use o i„_„er cities transport as muc a car, the elevated, and the subway-which in the la. g ig a necessity today. Withf>0% to 80% of the working population. Mass ran truly a city's life bloo . — Highway Department, According to an announcement by the State 20 fi^Li°Se u°ad gTantS tOtaling $365> 761‘ 65- transit out it most cities of great size would wither awa_ ’ been shipping boys for civac times in the past, inter-urban railway sys em consistent public opposi leaders. Traffic congestion combined with tax public transportation systems^ against fare increases have caused headach®S tJe trolleys." Such a campaig Y cities a drive is underlay to -get back on is speededup. not induce riders to use the busses and tr°Dey lations to give mass tramn Probably will mean drastic changes in tra matter of civic duty, ben they Priority. People will use public transit no buggea and trolleys on y °f convenience and preference. People wi automobiles. lnd the service preferable to the use o between the auto- in dec.dtng be. „„ It should be clear that expense is not a primary d with cost, 1 and niaintenance Mobile and public transit. If the citizen is concerne atttOrreagonably le3S? The ’mobile several miles through the city att considerable cos atl<i th, -ien pay to park it when he could ride to use ansWr. er is found in convenience and time. fast ride, f^tch to and *a flow n°” c. °f llea in -J public transit only if it gave comprehensive planning with g' CaPital sufficient to provide rapid transit �w||||wv £*”«ULU| J Arenac WHAT'S NEW ? .0. - Tie council is planning to purchase an ash spreader to .:e presen: equipment. ‘ent VOL. council may legislate a five-day fortv k cers c: :he police force except ranking officers. ’ Y‘h°Ur week III, NO. 11 WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA JANUARY 15, 1955 aU SEWAGE HANOVER TOWNSHIP - Ten pieces of property were listed in a aEST recent tax sale notice> PITTSTON - Borough police have been instructed to halt any new construction * if a building permit has not been secured from council, KINGSTON - The landfill communities. Sewage may be defined as the liquid waste of a comm > from toilets, baths, sinks and other plumbing fixtures in COnsists of wastes certain types of manufacturing and industrial plants - and ■ ngS; some wastes from off from the streets and other surfaces that result f “ S°me communities the run­ operations. U1CS trom storms or street-flushing program attracts attention from officials of a TREAT M E N T number °f other NANTICOKE - Much favorable comment has been heard about the In this State orders are being issued to many cities and towns to require their L an abandoned mine stripping. installing treatment plants to take care of this community waste. If this is necessary, then the questions arises, "What is there in sewage that is objectionable?" or "Why should it be treated?" The answer is fairly obvious in that, first, it is objectionable in appearance, dirty gray water with bits of paper, feces, garbage, decayed fruits, and other useless and discarded materials. Probably more important than its objec­ tionable appearance, though, is the danger it presents as far as public health is con­ cerned. Water is an excellent carrier of typhoid fever, various forms of dysentery, and cholera. If a person with any of these diseases discharged feces or urine into sewage which is untreated and passes into a stream which is the source of a water supply for a downstream town, some unsuspecting and innocent resident of that down stream community may be the victim of one of the diseases mentioned. True, this possibility is fairly remote in most cases, but with adequate treatment it becomes almost non-existent. City’s new landfill in PITTSTON - Income from p- ’ Parking meters totaled $23, 312 40 This was more than doubled —J over last year. ^-40 for the first ten months. I ! 1 Untreated sewage has a detrimental effon to the v°^ s°p£ecIaUy warm of water which receives it, especially if the receiving body is sm decomposes rapi Y» waste may f°rm charged. The organic material in the s g The solids i decomposillg solids weather, with the production of disagr "sludge ban s surface an Actionable deposits on the bed of the s or soap ’»>' 11 oxygen in the A build up on the bank of the stream an g deeompo unsightly seum. Also, as «>e ■•’earn is depleted, and if used up ’u{£lc* a9Uati, °{s°rne ( d°^tle3s “ ar ‘ ” e ,tream Jnd is not one wh>c‘ will rtobjections little or no ’ \-T The treatment 1 of most process ■»£, ,he primary r ‘heae 'OniPlex ——2i„t»o — ta the Urge? . position. ---» odors and nuisance CTn°o“ »ut the pnH«““!“ “-JL. In A MU bpr°cessea__ ___ ,__________.___ r_____ the secondary process, e Prevented and secondary treatment will be needed. �5. Check at manholes excessi 617 diluted sewage groundwater infiltration or for storm-water ’ r°of, or cleav- ’ This may indicate u tear-water connections. 56 Without < the sewage is oxidizi 1.13 secondary secondary oxidation oxidation is is carried is depend dependent uThe degree to which this carried is Upun local ditions and these are usually taken into account when the engineer de si. Lgns the Briefly, the units found in most sewage plants are the foil • a,lt. -g4er 71 desi-POtl gns the PS- used in many various combinations: Primary treatment--bar grit chamber, Inhoff tank, primary sedimentation, sludge Check manhole forare repa check manhole stops to masonry see It they soS'*?"1’' the f„st line 6. seating of manhole covers. The grade of X check Counting On 7 &nd tbese COrnihin7ybe --dosing tanks, trickling filters, activated sludge, secondary XnfctJ Chlorination may be an adjunctive feature of either primary or r—„• secondary treat. meat designed to reduce the content of sewage bacteria in water courses receiving treated effluents. In general it may be assumed that as an average, primary treatment affects about 35 percent of purification, and secondary treatment about 85 per. cent. These figures are approximate and subject to considerable variation in individ^i cases, according to local conditions and methods of treatment. ' essary, to stop excessive surface water or earth frorn’e"^7 ’* entering the sewer system. I The and most common of sewer rnnf S’ accumulation °f grease, grit. Rootscauses generally enterclogginn at faultyare joints from a single leader root which has penetrated the joint an/™ H USUally beSins the sewer until the branches from the leader fill the nine r™7 C°ntlnue inside charged into the sewer with warm water. As it cools t/o rease is usually dissticks to the sewer walls or develops into a ball around one^f hT S°lldi,ieS and . in the flow. Grit, such as cinders, ashes sand or m id e particles carried OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SEWER SYSTEMS _________ I To maintain a sewer system properly, the first essential is a master map, together with larger scale sectional maps of the system. These should show direction of flow, exact manhole locations, sewer sizes and slopes, house connections, an o- .. cation of other utility services with relation to the sewer. The next requirement is a permanent record of maintenance and inspection. This should include dates of inspec tion, location of maintenance work, conditions found, equipment used, and costs. I Routine inspection of the entire system is most desirable to prevent trouble. M general inspection practice recommends the following schedule; sewers on flat gr or previously troubled by roots--every three months; sewers with which no di has been experienced--once or twice yearly-, main intercepting sewers--one to o times per month; inverted siphons--one to four times per month; storm-water ov flow s - - dur ing and following heavy rains. The following items should be considered in making a general inspection: 1- Check c’ manholes for g- : gasoline odors If signs are found °r presence of oil slick on sewage suiirfac6. ----- J inspect each —i upstream manhole until the source is located. 2. Check for unusual odors, some cases. such as illuminating gas. Use an explosimeter in 3- Check r-- ’ for r°r l°°Se 3e^r manholes joints sand, mud, and grit. Their presence may indicate brd>kel1 - —3 or sewer —’ pipe. 4. Check manholes for sluggish flc; solids. These may indicate obstructions °w> septic sewage, or accumulations of for periodic flushing. j o Ji6 ’ in the sewer, poor sewer grades, °r ? ularty in Hat materials gvades. This b„.d ...... where on these are washed in with the surface drainage thX may also enter samtary sewers through basement drains, through broken foi’nt. in the sewers, or from other sources, such as automobile wash racks. Flushing will remove minor deposits of material. Lines that are laid on flat grades and get clogged with grit or grease should be flushed frequently, perhaps as often as once every several weeks or every month. On lines with steeper grades it may not be necessary to flush as often, perhaps only yearly. Where odors are present at manholes , flushing should be frequent, particularly during the dry­ weather periods. The simplest method is to insert a fire hose into ^sewer^oXTes^ge deposits. This method, however, is not particui y . rubber ball such as quantities of water. Another method consists o m wer and placing it in a a beach ball or a volley-ball bladder to fit snug y in then placed in the sewer canvas bag or burlap bag with a rope attached. ba]q then allowed to and the rope held until sewage backs up in the man in tbe sewer, the presmove to the next manhole. When the ball hits an o between the bottom of the sure forces it against the top of the sewer, causing sewage flow is low, it may ■<«. and the ball. This washes the deposit out. Where a he necessary to add water to the manhole. As is now i control■ as it passes through the sewer. secured to it for roots from sewers. are avanauic available for removing __ -diameter sewers, A number i._ of types of equipment have been popular for the smallerbeen popular hazard of having to work Plexible sewer rods and cutters at the surface, and the L._ The se rods are pushed and turned in a naanhole is thus eliminated. �tfuwty 'JtewA-tettei MAR 3 al consists of adding copper sulphate to the sey, Another method of root remov; 'revention method. It cannot cope with severe . isidered a r.oot-p:' needed to kill the roots. It also does not — ’ ob str should. be con: w°rk too three weeks^are WeUOn since usually 1----“terals and branch sewers, however, two or three sewers. For 1. : Pounds the larger - - , abOve the root growth about once a -------year will do th ( fcopper sulphate placed in the manhole cleaning will not clear the sewer, it may be necessary r to use When flushing or L ball —.ciea g o , , • -1- Or a turbine ' or scraper pulled through the sewer by cable and winch, 3c°opf -type cleanin.lg tool. P ^~2iv7~no. 1 WTT.KES-BARRE, WILKES COLLEGE, FRIEL 1955 PA. FEBRUARY 15, 1955 R E P 0 R T Albright & Friel, consulting engineers, have prepared a v a5 M infiltration results from faulty sewer construction. It Most excessive. groundwater | between the manhole frame and cover; ventilation holes and has been traced to <openings x openings for handles on manhole covers, especially if they are located in the gutters; Open I ines ings between between the the sewer pipe and manhole brickwork, incorrect plastering of manhole brid, work, frost cracks in the crowns of manholes; poor pipe joints; diversion of natural under, ground water courses into sewers; improper sealing of plugs placed in the ends of lateral, or in "Y" branches; breaking of joints by dislocation of the bearing surface. One of the most common causes of excessive flow in sanitary sewers is the discharge of roof drains k or connection of street-surface water drains to the sewer. These prohibit such practices, 1 together with public education and vigilance on the part of the superintendent of sewers. Wilkes-Barre, and Wyoming. The report emphasized that only\y 3 of authority could a sewage treatment plant or plants be constructed % + Ing one of the three cooperative schemes proposed, $50 000 S S’nnn be saved by the municipalities of Wyoming Valley. $9^,000 would ------ n plant plant would would be be constructed constructed, on on the sites pres­ Under Scheme £1 one common ently Seirage Treatment The plant mtly contemplated for the the Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre Seirage Treatment Works. Works would serve the entire valley of F^the^ 250,000 and TOUld would .+ cost or $20.36 dwelling Jiit?' tod^sXemf C 0St $16,562,058 0^20.36 & unit. Under unuer beneme per dwelling Scheme ^1 #1 all the communities, except Jenkins and Hains Townships, would he served by bv the plant which would also gpgo be t2 located at. the Wilkes-Barre site. The cost of construction would be $15,559,125; $1‘iliQ.125; the cost p_,d.u. would be $19.68. ■ 1. One plant, loUnder Scheme #2 two treatment works would be operated, $12,553,693 or $21.ok cated at the contemplated Wilkes-Barre site, would cost $1°,. ■J - -r at Hanp.d.u. and would serve 190,000. The other plant, already operating Scheme #2A is over Township, would serve 60,000 and would cost $21.96 p.d.u. Sch< ; and Plains the same as #2 except that it would eliminate service toreduced Jenkins to a...$11,536,362. The pumping costs are often a major operating expense. An efficient inspection a'nd maintenance program which follows the manufacturer's recommendations -will be helpful in holding these costs to a minimum. Another important part of the pumping station is the wet well. Out.bottom A one 11 The settled walls and of the well should be flushed daily to remove solids and grit whic be in the float and a half inch hose and nozzle are usually satisfactory. However, 1 Bar or tubes; they also should be flushed daily and scraped out whenever nec basket screen at pumping stations should be cleaned at least once ai y Townships. The cost of the Wilkes-Barre plant would be would- serve> the Under ^3 four plants would be constructed. Plant 1 2 would serve Plant Pittston area at a cost of $2,780,325 or $29-36 p.d.u. 1. 3 would be Plant Wilkes-Barre and vicinity with a cost p.d.u. of $18.76. J itimated at $23-00. .d.u. es' J1® Present Hanover Township ■works with the cost p.~._-- ,.d.u. Under anticoke would construct a plant of its own,, costing costing ?19. 1 P . and Plains Towa­ Scheme #3A Jenkins Township would not be served "“™ed by 1 1— by Plant 1_ Other maintenance items at pumping stations consist of removing wa ter accumulati . j0 not0115 daily from the dry well by operating the suction-valve of the sewage pump 1 ping sta' I have an automatic sump pump); plus the normal housekeeping measures nire Pr°” tion clean (both internally and externally); all equipment and materials t a , tection against moisture and fumes should be painted with the proper type O P ship would not be served by Plant 2. consider the advanUnder a cooperative example, under the tages of a cooperative project oyer savings. ’ ?For $19.68 p.d.u. as comitsf. own sewage treatment Plan, the communities would realize „nUr-b would be owners $19.68 cooperative plan the cost to Exe er sbructed i — Pared to $92.80 p.d.u. if the Borough Forty Fort hornwould be $23.60. v°rks. The valley-wide authority woul plant tfae cost v of the schemes P-d.u. whereas if Forty Fort bull would save money 1 ; for each municiJ-hus, we can see that each cS“*/airtlual overall ^vlng$19,172: and, un^cre adopted. Under Scheme #1A e saVing woul Pality would be $93,956: under ir > d®r #3A, it would be $61,238. Each community in Wyoming ValleyZ^ient plants, It is much easier, and also less expensive, to set up an efficient inspectio ^on't^ ndrnain'6 \I expensive, to set your up anfingers efficient inspection tenance schedule for your sewer system than to cross and hope y° a . trouble. The crossed-finger system does — not -j prevent trouble —it mevelv saves cross your fingers and hope you time when it is most inconvenient for not prevent trouble--it merely saves i you to correct it. I P U B Lie A T IQ N This News -letter, published Political Science T — monthly as ; ge rT!nUnity 8ervice, originates in the p Department of Wilk< Dr. HugoV. Mailey, Political Scie ■es Colle K • Notes and inquiries may be addressed Pennsylvania. ------- snee Department, Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre, HHfVHN C mmuu a L ■ e Library ■j �N E W r W H A T assessed1 valuation valuation of all coal lands, tracts, proper^ the total borough of $5,^3,309. is less than 10/ of the Property propertv valuation. , The total in the borough1 $ equiP®sQuof a College know full weui it Perfectly clear Jth construct their oro s this sort attempted o STbickSSs ^d be economical for commune tii?!S treatment plant. There have been few projects^?0 o area_vri.de basis. In is one of the first obtL residents to forget petty jealousies and^L / valley-wise instead of community-wise. -> city anyone on open to a valuation is down to $^,37°,32O or about ’L's property Reduction in the triennial assessment may Borough ^.TTir _ The it was 30 S years ago. Mt amount . sizable 1----be a officials maintain that the overhead traffic lights are the pedestal type which stand on the 4 corners of an intersecn^-BARRE Special permission must be obtained from the state to install such ^safe/than -j - NOT ICE “w»naay, Pe'oruary 28 In the Lecture Hell at wllies tion. ! lights. College. LOCAL OFFICIA LS TO DUPONT - The MEET L The next bi-monthly meeting of the Luzerne County Local Government Offic­ ials will be held on Thursday, March 10 at 6:30 in the college dining room at Wilkes College. The speaker will be Dr. Willard Hancock, director of the Bureau of Municipal Affairs in Harrisburg, whose topic will be, ''Proposed Legislation Concerning Local Governments in the Present Legislation." Attention is also called to the fact that the Luzerne County Borough Association will hold its election. Very important business will also be pre­ sented before the borough association officials. Cards will be mailed in the immediate future. SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS INCREASE The new Social 65~and Securdtv an employee between 79 An+ raises from $900 to $1200 a year the amount snd lowers from 75 to 72 the aar,n and continue to collect benefits, °£J*e amount of earnings/^Thp'-no0 Yh?c11 benefits are available regardless aw-r V°rS and retirement benefits 5Lso raakes substantial increases in age monthly wage of $300. ’ ihe ta°le below gives the benefits on an Retired worker Retired Couple Widow & 1 child Widow & 2 Children widow & 3 Children Old Lav $ 85.00 127.50 I27.60 168.90 168.90 - nights department when theannounced bulldozerthat is not the in new operation/ city dump is not* or“W??c- street council expects to pay off the $2,000 bond issue by spring. lira from the state de­ is receipt of a check second half refund of • The county treasurer LUZERNE COUBTY $265,000 representing the s----icixG r of revenue for partment tax. of the part cl — state's gasoline the tax rate which is of increasing thinking seriously FORTY FORT - Council is now 17 mills. was reduced by 2 that the mileage all paid at the same time EXETER - Bills are mills. T H OUGHTS FOR TO DAY Most poor folks can resist temptations poor are usually Broke. tetter than the rich, spending of the way they are index The way ■people spend their money is an their lives. ’ ~ p U B L I ° A TI QN - original63 * immunity serviceInquiries , may be College This News-letter, published monthlysaJollege Notes and H the Political Science Department "tical Sei®1106 Department, Wilkes addressed to Dr. Hugo V. Hailey, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. 3* col— Increase $13.50 20.30 20.20 28.20 31.10 New Law $ 98.50 147-8° 147.80 197-1° 200.00 because the �on We ' VOL- lV> NO. 3 WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA MARCH 15, 1955 TWO-WAY RADIO This slap-happy approach is intriguing, or falsity. Let's look at the record. Let us move to exaffiine its Representatives of seven West Side communities Km. . Courtdale, Pringle, Swoyersville, Edwardsville, and Lu g °n’ Forty Fort, to apply to the federal government for funds for a two-waV^Vi^6 makin® Plans This is an example of the joint endeavors in which vail ? m°blle radio system, join. This News-letter has always advocated cooperationC°mmUnitieS ought to make for efficiency and to stretch the tax dollar. It is 1 m°i?8 communities to schemes are the only solutions to the problems of shrint Car f C00Perative assessments. And now if the area eommun!”e“ Jan f" ,"8 "d low" radio system and also ban together for fire nroteeti ,1 purchase a two-way it ought to be a simple matte8 to solve t r' *8°’ tie. basis by means of an authority set up Jointly by the communities”' theTauJy. Take a family of 5 'which lives in a: an outlying community. time do they spend, in the great big Just how much __o city?? Each p------- ' p-nanA -----Person spend. Five times that number is 8k) hours per week at has the168 c* ‘ hour<T-TOnlr ~-L Ji - s a week to family. ttHow much does3 the city get provided theo-isposal -------’ of- that• time ■; 1 — of the ~ man works there? We can allow him 9 hours for 5 days a week. This figure a week. you include vacations, but let's be generous. T This figure is 1too high if assume that the lady of the house goes to town The twiceresult if U5 hours. Let's A hours on each trip. There is another 2 L~— t'.rioo a month to shop p and. spends hours a ? week, making U9 in 3 kids probably don't spend a total of 1 hour all. The .• a week there. they do, so we have 50 hours out of 8k). That's 6$ of the total r— thL_„. But let's assume devoted to the city, leaving 9k> spent at home. 1 time which is The ridiculousness i. of the term "bedroom trated betfr -ter. community" could not be illus- - Another joint endeavor into which communities might enter could very well be a solution to the refuse problem. Before long Kingston's landfill and that of several other communities will be over-extended. It would be wise for communi­ ties to ban together and on a cooperative basis with several second class townships set up several landfill sites that could be used 5 or 15 years from now. Of course, if the Luzerne County Commissioners should create a planning commission, a county survey of refuse collection and disposal problems could very well be made. It is for this reason and many other reasons that a county planning commission ought to be set up by the county. Planning as one of the modern techniques of community development will be discussed in a later issue of the News-letter. ALLOCATION OF STATE FUNDS ? 816.62 thatd can Luzerne County municipalities have a tota 1 ° f $81did not spen anybe of spent the under the highway grants. Many of the appropriates $18,000,000 eac state funds available in 1954. Under Act 34 W eS> municipalities may year to local levels of government for hig way p P matched in 1955 may apcarry over unspent amounts. Although the amountsjo^.^ f Pear to be small when accumulated over a Y For instanCe, Exeter municipality to undertake a rather extensive1 proje amount to $1,457.23 carried over from other Year®' gxeter is $2,289-92. hatched in 1955. The total amount aval a s available to the There is attached do this Ne».-le«er • communities in 1955, the unspent amo^ It wouid be well for Luze '■Ite total matching funds available or before they lapse. ""■hicipalitie. to consider using these funds . mX 1 �PrqPOSEDLEGISLATIONFOR legislation P boroughs Association of Boroughs adopted1 a number of resolutions at th Zed in the present legislature. Local offi^954 The State convention which itL h„pc3 hopes will be pass— • ” : a bill to raise the amount of th ■ t examine the following bills: of boroughs might e----- _ 15 to 20 mills; opposition to House bill #222 which 'i pro. real, secondi class should ough levy on i* estate^fr0™ "le township of- the 1 approve vides that t..— the — eferCo°rtownships t0 boroughs and cities; a proposed bill to 1 Permit in all annexations between local retirement systems and federal Social Security; a bill favor, tegration control by boroughs themselves of traffic signals in boroughs off state high. ing the ways. The The Association Association opposes opposes any legislation for a change in the fiscal year. The Association favors the repeal of the law exempting machinery from assessment from local government tax purposes beginning in 1956. A bill is favored legalizing silent policemen. The Association opposes House bill #173 providing for mandatory police retirement systems. The Association opposed legislation allowing burgesses the power to appoint and dismiss borough police. The Association supports the renewal of the act providing for $2,600,000 to municipalities for sewage treatment. be comPerning 1 body should be called a metropolitan commission It nro h this -- 'g°vi ^nnolitancommission could not levy taxes or revenue ’ provides that )“Sde'ing of its services or facilities and that it would not be aUowed to'e’^rX V governmental funct.ons except those specially designated to it by the pa "ci paling municipalities. The governing body of each participating m„„icip.lity would elect one representative to the commission, designate by ordinance which of its governmental functions that metropolitan commission would take over, approve the annual proposed budget of the metropolitan district, and assume a proportionate share of the expenses. s ?• HEALTH FUNCTION To date, the following boroughs have voluntarily surrendered their health du­ ties to the state Department of Health because they felt that a more economical and efficient job could be done in this field by the state health authorities than by local officials: Conyngham, Laurel Run, White Haven, Dallas, Avoca, Yatesville, West Wyoming, Hughestown, Nuangola, Exeter. If any community is contempla­ ting such action this department has a model resolution that councils can use. Cop­ ies are available upon request. PENNSYLVANIA METROPOLITAN BILL The increase in size and number of fringe communities and the growing de­ mands of citizens for adequate and economical municipal services have been singled out as the underlying causes of metropolitan confusion in Pennsylvania. The attempts of the multiplicity of governments in metropolitan areas to provide municipal ser­ vices result in governmental confusion because of limited municipal authority and other legal restrictions and in citizen confusion in their efforts to control the patch­ work of governmental units created to serve them. INSURANCE COSTS REDUCED BY COMPETITIVE BIDDING An experiment in Park Forest, Illinois (population 8138) last year in A plan embodied in Senate Bill 271 introduced in the 1949 session by Senator a wavout'nft®venson< Chairman of the Senate Local Government Committee, was the Senate bv aVT" o"" ®ov<!rni”ents and citizens alike. After passage in the LTtwo davl n °,a V°"' “ House Representatives during characteristic of th. H IOSt " Hon indicated 1„ the Hous“8 t2« ‘'giBlative corporation tl8 ernmental CitieS the that ins ~ can be The municipality combined "package" reduction : resulted, Savings fro™ other types of policies included ,n a»uffle a«ivity that is always although there was no islative sessions of 1951 and mco etropolitan Bill was not revived during the e8 arouse interest in the hill u ■ argelV because there was no organized effort to -.............. ^cethe many people in local government that the bill win be enacted numerous thanPeverTeforV^ 6^1716111 metrOP°litan & more complex and Such a bill would strengthen home rule because it would make it possible to ,rovide modern, efficient local government at the local level. Making local govern­ P: ment more efficient is the only sure means of curbing state expansion in areas of local concern. Local officials are urged to become thoroughly acquainted with the Pennsylvania Metropolitan Bill. Interested local officials ought to request copies of such a bill from their local legislators . 0 ’ r°ugbs, and townships as mun P 1 functions which the participating g e metropolitan district to perform- circum. deteidrained — ’ since coverage was broadened in some case I rehensive and liabilstances imade necessary the continuance of automo 1 tjme Because of the -sur^Z Sarnes a short period of time . ~ " "repeat the system this year *Uccess of the initial venture, Park Forest expects to i . further refinements in procedure and bid forms. publication Voluntary creation of carry on jointly govern™ units would voluntarily eive ' th nltv service, originatesbein community se This News-letter, published monthly as a Notes and inquiries may be ' Political Science Department of Wilkes College- Department, Wilkes College, *u?' sed to Dr- Hus° Mailey’ Polit es-Barre, Pennsylvania. �(faufy Tlecm-fatten WHAT'S NEW? EDWARDSVILLE - The budget for 1955 amounts to $71,275, retainin g a tax le. 17 mills, the same as last year. !Vy of VOL- lV’ NANTICOKE City officials has besen instituted, rePort that th.e municipality's ash collection program The ash collection program will augment the garbage collection —a system that was initiated a decade ago. WEST PITTSTON - The new 18.5 tax levy, an incr borough budget list, ease of a mill expenses of $86,132 calling for an °ver last year. FORTY FORT Borough taxes mills . The raise in the tax levy i^to 1 1/4 miUs this year» from 17 tO 18 1/2 the cost of repairs to a sewer line ° pr °vide approximately $8,000 toward provide WILKES-BARRE ar Forty Fort Cemetery. “ The < ‘ ■ C1ty's nickel-fed narf hours more in 1954 -I than in 1954 lng deters were in operation 5, 053 PLYMOUTH - The t.„tatlvcbud et 8 a ,o,al re'""“ °f w^.’«-80- budget mills increase re Provided byt5 " ““"C11 for 1,55 eliminated the I.8 8 1* “ vear 're? amusement tax '.'al is ast year and restor -sal.0CM ■'•stores th. whole rate of 17 mill.- Th' cut. WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA. APRIL 15, 1955 PROPERTY DAMAGE A COSTLY HIGHWAY ITEM V COURTDALE - The town solons instructed the Chief of Police to check illegal dump­ ing at the borough's dump. People from other communities who have been using the dump facilities of Courtdale were reminded that they will be sub­ ject to arrest and fined $100 if they continue to use the Courtdale dump. continue to use the NEWPORT TOWNSHIP - ] It might i ’ ’ -be possible for mileage in the t_... the commissioners to reduce the township by , 1/2 .2 rmill because almost 100% of the collections on 1954 taxes will be —a total estimated. Curtailment of a few thousand dollars expenses resulted in ----------- in a cash balance. NO. IV c* ASHLEY - Ashley Borough's tax valuation has been reduced i . $65,000, meaning a tax loss of $1,170 annually for the municipality. \ . The budget provide 18 mill tax levy and $5 per capita tax. s for a HANOVER TOWNSHIP - Other communities in the 1 valley lacking adequate g- ’__6, disposal facilities are welcome to use Hanover Township's garbage Township's dumping tract. Fees will be charged for the dumping in order to defray the taining watch on the grounds. The Commissioners raised the expenses of main.j municipal tax rate this year from 10 1/2 mills to 11 mills. APR ? ' ARKSVILLE - The 1955 tentative budget of Larksville borough ‘ 19 1/2 mills. The major headache of Larksville officials x stains a levY of is debt cause of a $200,000 bond issue floated some years ago. tesrViCe bThis debt takes more than 3 mills of the taxation. ServiCe -Property Damage" a phrase that doesn't mean much to th user is one of the most costly items in the Pennsylvania Hiehwav n highwa^ gram of rebuilding and modernizing the State's 41 000-ml & / Department's pro­ damage, which is the money paid to owners for the use J system- Property new road or to relocate an old, cost the State $12 922 41A 1 Which tO build a At the rate of expenditure for the first 7 mnnthe c r, aS lscaI Tear 1953 -1954. claims oi $9,266,718 have already been ,954-'’55 “ ^ieh neighborhood of $15,000,000. ’ expenditures will total in the Under the Constitution, the State is not retired to buy landnew rightof-way. It is empowered to secure perpetua easeme^^ claim, he is likewise property owner is fully advised of his rig so exac t date the Governor's 1 authorized the job. Then r advised that he must speak up within six years ro signature was put on the bulky bundle of documents w *c Hi hway Department, begins negotiations between the property owner an hnlldozer starts moving dirt. In certain cases the owner files a claim even be ore repressed far enough to Others, and they are in the majority, wait until wor Highway Department, 1 make a reasonable claim. When he does finally approac its vajues, and rebe finds the right-of-way expert knows more about his prop Placement —i costs, then he actually does himself. In the records of the Department, there is a st cet values. Right-of,niar rd jprice for everything, and the F Department's settlements must be on the asl® settle damage according way experts -.3 are not infallible and where negotiation whose technical stan fo the 1book. th. Seeretaryof Highways appoints an_appraby the courts- He makes lng in th. le community is recognized by real es a e Highway Departmen carefui p . -o-----■ . ... and at this juncture then accepts or down to ------rnina tion of the "damage <=ases with the property owner. A fair offer is ma perty ownersapEjects. If the latter, he can go to court, but m r-ent y^ oat of hi-wn Parently realize that no matter what he gets i a negotiated rather Pocket. Incidentally, 94% of all claims settle °Urt decided b; - oasis. with claimants receiving $53 3n/ In th. tde last four years 17,720 claims were settled ------t, More than 11,000 of these were for amounts less than $1,000, with <e7’210-04. of the highway system in urban atl half of these under $250. In the expansion c- — „ ,J several involving reLeas> h.°Wever, damage claims become rather expensive and smallest settlement on Cation of " entire plants have cost upwards of a million. e . �•™atPlv $2- The largest claim for $6,250,000 record was ... for app for about $100,000. Pending for „ttlraent e a tery company 8 ,'132 claims. In addition the Department ts ready to close 1, Of l^fy L 1955 are f Th- greatest number of pending claims is in District 8 (H -- for $3,439,309,^bUrg) “ This district also has the greatest number of construct^, which has 1,44911 Pr°^t5 (203) under way. neighborly COOPERATION In a move aimed at correlating the health activities of Wiiu D ounding communities, the city's Board of Health has invited np8’^”6 surr 3 and townships to use its local facilities. The citv tna cb neighboring boroughs 'unicipalities will also initiate a program to include training onJrsoneighb°5ing rnu,ussion of common health problems . Bowden Northrup, Wilkes Barr i di8‘ cannounced at the last local government officials meeting that mn • r councilman, be sent to neighboring municipalities on the city's move °rmatlon wiU HARTFORD TESTS REFUSE BAG City officials at Hartford, Connecticut, are testing a new method Of c°Hect. ing garbage that may reduce by as much as one-third the number of collect, :ors, as well as end the clatter of garbage cans. FRIEL REPORT A quick summary of estimated costs for construction of sewage treatment plants shows; The technique makes use of a new type high-strength paper liner for gark cans. The bag, which will not decompose even when thoroughly soaked, eliminates the need for the collector to haul the garbage can to the truck. For Edwardsville under Scheme 1A the annual cost per dwelling unit is $19 68 If Edwardsville operated an independent project the annual cost p.d.u. would be $21.08. The total annual revenue required if Kingston and Edwardsville set up an independent project would be $159,750. Under Scheme 1A the revenue required would be $124, 535. Use of the paper liner, which has been tested for four weeks by the city has permitted the reduction of test garbage collection crews from twenty-nine to twenty men. Engineers running a time study on garbage collectors have found that 12 bags can can be handled in 13 seconds as compared to an average of 13 seconds for each garbage can without a liner. For Plymouth the annual cost per dwelling unit would be $19.68 under Scheme 1A, with the total revenue required, $60,910. If Plymouth constructed an independent plant the cost per dwelling unit would be $30.46; the total revenue required, $94,273. The bags are said to reduce spillage, a problem with conventional garbage collections. An 8 -inch collar permits the bags to be tightly closed. can bp the old °f ,the Isn't it clear that some kind of joint project must be established in order to reduce costs per dwelling unit and also to realize a saving in annual revenue required to operate an independent project? questions is whether the bags, which now cost six cents each, ln Pflce sufficiently to bring the cost of the new method in line with The city has not yet made ; a decision to adopt the plan, but if it does, city refuse collectors who lose their inh personnel shor.ag.. X' bs would be absorbed into other city departments ^2Iertiseme_nts MORE ABOUT HOUSING CODES I ON PARKING METERS? delphia Comm^le^^ * °n its parking meters ? According j to to the the Pb Businessmen's Aq °Urt the answer is NO'. In the case of Chestnut Hill an ilid ’ a Philadelphia ord' Ass°ciation Permitting th °f PhiladelPhia> the Court declare J n>e'1 ters located along r’’:“ —. X ne lnstaUation of advertisements on pa^X City to a nr- °Urt held the ordinance to be "a divers vate corpOrati^nia n°r the Ch m ? rlphia " “- • £urth" -«■XJX° that ""XV highways where Perrnittlng h to ■ may grant a franchise t° Who have not CQr ® 0WnershrlP of the fee a Private USe o£ the sidewalks of theP er* tion fherej ,^nSented SUch uSe of_fee th in the he isidewalks is in the abutting 0 ni the ;3 and have received no comP "le sid^„ sidewalks What types of standards are set by a housing code that through their enforcernent will aid in the improvement and conservation of residential areas? They are tandards requiring the installation and continued maintenance of satisfactory water, a^ng> lighting, and plumbing facilities; the limiting of room and dwelling occupancy a ?revent °ver-crowding; the maintenance of dwellings in structurally safe condition, 1 the uP-keep of dwellings and premises in a clean and sanitary manner. Interested °cal officials can find more complete information about housing codes in the following 40 ,llcations: 1) Local Development and Enforcement of Housing Codes, available for ? a copy from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, WashIngt< 25; 2) A Proposed Housing Ordinance, published by ihe American Public Health As . W Broadway, New York 19,~at 50« a copy; and 3) Th. Housing Code m thr Pittsburgh. Municipalities wishing to secure an object... measurement o( ia'^SSF^dilfcns may request th. assistance of the Pittsburgh Housing°Asso gran" “^ 306, ZOO Ross Street, Street, Pittsburgh 19.■ The Association ha. been officially - 'Jn’7 Suite 200 Ross Pittsburgh 19 ^«leathe t„hUS h‘ to make use °f nationally Mooring the Qu.lityof right g. the . .. n Public Health Association's Appraisal Method for Me_ ^aing. �DINNER The third annual dinner of the Luzerne -. m nment will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 1955 at the Wilkes I College Dining Hall, Offic ciais prominent guests have been invited. The speaker for r the occasion will b A H, -ist of Berwyn Mattison, Pennsylvania’s new Secretary of Health, The dinner e Dr honor those local officials who have faithfully served their period of years. Remember, too, that this is a coed affair. municipalitie Wiv Wives are s over a invited. WOTHERSPOON VS. SCHERMAN WillalSo VOL. jy NO. 4 WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA. APRIL 15, 1955 REDEVELOPM ENT Ouster of a borough councilman for at meetings, where notice of the proceedings was given or an c non-attendance y -o proceedings m are cm to defend afforded no u-u to be •illegal. held ” ■ Ouster proceedings areopportunity penal penaland andthe the statutewas must be strictly is construed. This was the decision of’ the Supreme Court of of Pennsylvania in spite J ■ ' jreme Court of the fact that the solon attended only 2 regular meetings and no special meetings regular meetings and in 1952 and no regular meetings and 3 special meetings in 1953. The decision i_.l meetings in 1953. rested on the fact that the ouster was affected without notice to him and without opportunity being accorded him to explain his absence. -----i notice to him an THOUGHTS FOR the day Most of US know how to say nothing; few of us know when. The one thing more frequently opened by mistake than the mouth is the Pocketbook. PUBLICATION This bh ews-letter, published monthly 'h» Political Sei. ■nee Department of Wilkes ( as a community service, originates in to Dr. ... Wllk"’-Ba„e, p Hugo V . Mailey, PoliticalCollege. Notes and inquiries maybe 1 Science Department, Wilkes College, —insylvania. To date, redevelopment has not had much impact at the h. level. It may, accordingly, come as a surprise to learn th gh or township in all parts of the country are currently actively eneaf?ed in• "Umerous communities development. For a program that dates only froTmid-^^ °f considerable progress. ' ' "e record represents In our own Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, many localities are currently participating in redevelopment activities. Fifteen projects have been carried to the final planning stage in 9 different localities, including Beaver Falls, Clairton, Harrisburg, McKees Rocks and York, as well as Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Other Pennsylvania communities will shortly begin detailed work on additional projects. Wilkes-Barre is considering such a program. The purpose of this extensive activity is toacco , the suthat bstandard 1’ h something prior to 1949 was almost impossible---the elimination an gome of our boroughs and blighted areas that mar so many of our ci ie qhantvtowns, spottily developed and townships . Such ■■problem" areas may consist of sha^.yt concentration in premature subdivisions, blighted sections of heavy P°P of outmoded commercial severely substandard structures, inefficient cong °™e sections, areas of heavy and industrial facilities, down-at-the-heel old resi e ^gd utiHties . Such problem tax delinquency, sections with deteriorated or poor y recently, there was I areas c constitute very costly community liabilities. Botb the necessary financial little thi •ie community could do in the face of this threa Federal redevelopment resourc ■ces and the legislative authority were lack gituation> first, by providing Program m and the companion State measures a ter dands in achieving a a workable e method for private and public enJerJ>J1 idfng extensive financial . Worthwhile community objective I assistance to help foot the bill. and, secon , States '2le kick~off for all the numerous local redevelopment programs5 was the United environment and the SubstS H°Using Act of 1949. This act recognized that the poor c r.pre.ent real thread toward housing and economic inefficiency of blighted areas A entire country. Title ----------------------------------------------------------community with localities I of thhealth and welfare of both the individual and the bothi thegovernment state law, the in Utlcjiee 'A' 0*' accordingly authorized the rrnina Federal Act te government such areas. An shment of ^dertaking operations operations designed designed to to eliminate eli provided such areas.for esta -/xvania elim inating bhghte^ sPe^ C]--Z Vania Urban Redevelopment Law of 1945, provided for as a later Oieceial authorities PrO men Assistance ig^ e Stat n. aUthori ties to cope with the problem oft eliminating provided State r. e measure, ----.. , „ j Assistance Law of Ivm P the Housing and Re eve haacial ’-1 assistance for the same purp �’ . to effective improvement of blighted areas mentioned above, was the cost, which, in terrn ’ ’ “dnrivate budgets, was prohibitive. Obviously it costs mOne anJ,P ,7 H area It costs money to purchase the buildings, e'"a ” ^the verge o' of collapse. It costs money to demolish buildings that have hi they are on1 the ve d ,to 0 install the utilities utilises and improvements ,. rnieg usefulness, an and ■ +li,, „„ farther econom.c »•« “ construction. economic useiu ___ BtT„rtinn. The cost of eliminating eliminatir- a- hh - - ,h H^considerable, so considerable, in fact, that theVn^t*'" that the'land* : in other words, is considerable, area, in other buildings and equipped with necessary improvements, nrnt ^‘prohibitive price tag. Private Private agencies simply cannot afford to pay such pti„5 agencies simply break even in their new building operations. operations. And mumcipal.t.es cannot afford the financial loss of placing a cut-rate price on the land---a price that reflects more accurately the real value of the formerly blighted land for a new and desirable use. The Federal and State redevelopment laws help cut through this dilemma by supplying funds to absorb most of the financial loss involved in redevelopment. While Federal grant funds must be matched on the basis of one local dollar for every two Federal dollars, the availability of State subsidy funds , which can be and are counted as "local" dollars, means that Pennsylvania communities can undertake redevelopment operation with very little municipal outlay and substantial municipal benefits. The methods and procedures for redevelopment in this Commonwealth are fixed by the Pennsylvania Urban Redevelopment Law of 1945. This act permits establish­ ment of a redevelopment authority in any of the State's cities and counties. The basic steps in undertaking a redevelopment program are few and simple. First of all, the "problem" areas, the areas that might profit from redevelopment, must be identified and tagged, at least in a preliminary way. Second, the different ’problem" areas must be scheduled for attention on the basis of the relative urgency of the situation in each. y. 'Maxi nr ■ " The It does utboritya d the laW requires that, as far as possible, such ‘ rebuilding be t>nd’ahed by pr^ate enterprise. ond redevelopment is not low-rent housing; the two programs are Se"d independent. Some low-rent housing may and often is required in di t on with clearance of a blighted area. But low-rent housing is just one C°nneCvarious re-uses that may find a place on formerly blighted land. A °f ^elopment area may be re-used for industry, for stores, for parks, for ^Xlots, for rental accommodations, for a civic center---in other words, ■y ^anyof the entire range of public and private uses. ■ : Third, any redevelopment operation must be properly related to existing and proposed development of both the immediate and the intermediate surroundings. Specific redevelopment projects must form a logical and desirable addition to the entire redevelopment area and to the entire community. Each specific project must harmonize with an overall scheme. Fourth, no redevelopment authority or any other agency can just tear down people's homes around them. If a borough or township and a county redevelopment authority cooperatively undertake a redevelopment operation, they have an obligation, legal as well as moral, to help provide housing for families inevitably forced to move to permit a desirable community improvement, in the form of redevelopment, to take place. And finally, redevelopment in a township or borough has to be a cooperative are partners. undertaking in which the county authority and the township or borough 1 ’ 5 must, at various e law specifically provides that the redevelopment proposals 8es> be submitted to and approved by the municipality. No county redevelopment j ority has the power, even if it was so misguided as to have the inclination, to and 6 3 t0Wnship or borough to accept a redevelopment scheme. The law requires, 8°od sense dictates, a cooperative working relationship. property, demolition of struct Schedule must be prepared to guide acquisition of type, form and placement of new con"^^^*"011 t Fifth, the land, when once reasonable price to private overall redevelopment pC. THEIR ASSESSMENT SHOPPING CENTERS AND Series) (1st of a and to contro^ tbe genera ^U^ed’ cleared and improved, is made available Pu ic interests for re-use in accordance with able, the work involved^tiliK11 HVe easy stePS. The tim ' easy steps. be consider' will S1mple scheme for « 111 be extensive but k ‘ solved may community liability and private enterprise t^17 redeveloPment is a fairly y th a■ community p e to cooperate in replacing a «-sset. ld opping center is a central point for buying family ne districts where enters in our American way of life are the downtown -tail chst^ e large d department stores are located. Thirty years ago cities, this has siness was conducted in these districts. Today, m r°Pped i to less than a quarter of the total. which had its The "Shop and Park" center is the outgrowth of hectic days lgs as a result of the depression of the 30 s. sales and smaller chants s°ught ways to reduce costs to cope with tan K �on help; they eliminated credit; they stopped deiiv_ profits- They cut down • v Was started and was an immediate success. The , y « Self-service , wer prices made possible by cuts in overhead, and she en service- oen ^d appreciated the - merchandise. More space was needed to display this -_J u>rror selecting her own -- sales area- and larger stores. stores. Since Since deliv ery wasrChandi«.se, and this required greater had to be provided for customer parking. And so the SUper^rket eliminated, space L jilliss College Library y lV NO. 6 VOL. 1V’ WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA JUNE 15, 1955 came into being ■ Shopping centers maybe classified into three categories accordi population: (1) super or regional; (2) average; (3) junior. A super up”8 t0 center requires a population of at least 100, 000. It should have an are i” least 50 acres. The major unit is a department store, preferably a br& RIVER ■Op' At the third annual dinner of the Luzerne County Local Government Official State Secretary of Health, Dr. Berwyn Mattison, stated that one of the”principal serv­ a popular downtown store. An average center requires a population of Its main unit is a junior department store or several chain variety store ’ center requires a population of at least 10,000 and its main unit is a S ' A junior supermarket. Successful centers are found close to junctions of main highways that are cross-currents of frequent travel and where there is some type of public trans­ portation. Shopping centers should be at least three miles apart, A new center built too close to a competitive center usually ruins the old one and seriously hurts the new one. They should be on land with good drainage so that shoppers will not get stuck in the mud. Adequate parking facilities are absolutely necessary, least three times as much parking space as selling space. There must be at Those shopping centers that are not successful can }place the blame m -poor location, poorly designed and unattractive shops, lack of public transportation, unpopular and inadequate merchandisers, and lack of adequate parking facilities Over-built centers willbecomeWayside Ghosts. Assessing a "Park and Shop" c*~" center is a real challenge. In order to arrive at a fair assessment for a "Park and Shop" should determine - ' of center, the assessor the building construction costs and the kind materials used, , Some materials have a greater permanency than others checked c* ere£ore ££le ^fe of the building will be longer . Construction should be < ’ . -..i "orsat i|Orne cen^ers are merely promotion schemes and are "jerry" built with materials to hold the cost of construction down. THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY No one agreeably occupied was ever wholly unhappy. Some folks' idea of a good time is going places and undoing things . APPLICATION This News-letter, published monthly addP°litiCal Sciei Coll' a. community service, addressedto Dr mce Department of Wilkes as Hugo V. Mailey, Political Scie. ege. Notes and inquiries may ^kes-Barre Pennsylvania. -nee Department, Wilkes Col POLLUTION | ices a community must offer to attract new industries is adequate disposal of sewage and industrial wastes. Dr. Mattison said that fifteen municipalities on the east and west side of the Susquehanna River are the only municipalities which dump raw sewage , and in one case partially treated sewage, into the River along its course. The clean streams program is not just a matter of community pride, but a public health measure and a program of economic rehabilitation. A sewage disposal plant, if properly designed, can serve the community and industry and obviate the necessity for a tremen­ dous expenditure of money by industries for their own individual waste treatment systems. Dr. Mattison declared his intention, "as long as I have anything to do with its administration, " to see that there will be "no relaxation of effort in this vital field of public health. The State Health Department will help wherever possible, but if pro­ gress lags, the Department will not forget its responsibility to protect public health. It is, however, the intent of the Sanitary Water Board that the program be vigorously pursued. " SHOPPING AND TH EIR CENTERS (2nd o f “a S*e ries) assessment A builder purchases a The assessor may come across the £oU°^nf ^atTact at the western endofft* hact of land at the eastern end of the city an The one is success u city. He erects the same type center on ea • The other requires in , __ compete for the shops. They offer premium rented. to secure tenants, and some of the stores ca , ------------- On the basis of his leases, mortgage of $2 million on the builde than one-half million the first. d°Uars. for each. Should the assessor Construction and land costs were the sa Pla.ce similar valuations on these properties ? the project. He should have - —. Insurance for this type of In many and savings bank, are the thes. gropertl ’"V- Their primary C ins Me ration i» �rases leases are assigned to the mortgagee to further secure the * f the’appraisal report which was the basis of permanent financing ^gage the assessor. The following stock clause will probably be a part of th -. rePort. ?' >» reliance has been placed by the appraiser on the capitalization of the st S ■■ of the property than on a cost estimate due to the fact that it is difficult lc°ihe improved value of this land. The community is so new that the value ” O■f *° "‘“'Oat. , -the land is not yet established. " , the neighborhood it will eerve, remembering thlt a successprimarily a merchandising promotion a ? that proportionate in ... size to t basic idea is kept in mind, a center will invariabi eC H ndar 'ly a realty is ful shopping center > a venture. If that tnl when real estate investment and be an unity given a proper valuation by excellent the assessor dded revenue highly success to the commi move people, The assessor should inspect the leases, if possible, and know thei terrms- He should note the terms, including percentage clauses on his records These sh°uld be followed by obtaining certified statements concerning the amount paid each year On these percentages. In some places buildings of this type are assessed on a r- "square-foot basis • in others, on cubical contents. Since the rentals in these centers are based on the area of the building, it appears that it is proper to value these buildings on their area, merchandising is concerned, it is immaterial if a store is twelve feet high As far as feethigh, so why penalize the taxpayer for extra height? However, since or sixteen a supermarket requires an unusually high ceiling, it should be assessed on a cubic basis. It is not an average store. The builder should furnish the assessor with the foot plans so that he can determine the area or cubage, which should then be checked with the actual construction when completed. In establishing the land value, f the assessor should have information on the sales price of the land, or if the land had been the market builder at forthe a number of years, he should know what it would have broughtowned in theby open time of its develop­ ment. The assessor should have the answers to the following questions: Was the land above grade? What did it cost to grade it? If the land was below grade, what did it o°st t° HU? If it was was below below grade, what was the cost to install piling or whatever loca be Isefrt 7eqUire “ 8UCh ca3es? Alao> the cost of paving the parking area should require in such It islAT™ likewise6 imp°rtant to classification -•of the of the land. had been any previous zoning 1 NOT VEHICLES (1st of a Series) | see a traffic mess in your community, it is only natural to ask, "What When you do to move all these vehicles faster?" Many communities have tried to answer can we --and failed. They have widened streets and built new thoroughfares, this question these expensive "improvements" overrun by the additional cars they attract. only to see t.. — warn us against trying to answer the wrong question. Don't start by Traffic experts and more vehicles. Ask, instead, how to move more and asking how to move more more people and goods. Vehicles are only a means to that all-important end. Ask how many people the streets have to carry--people on their way to work, to shop, to play. Ask how many tons of goods the streets must carry--goods being delivered to industries, to stores, to homes. This total volume of people and goods simply has to circulate readily through streets, or the city will decline. No city can afford to build all the highways which the individual car owners would like to have to permit them to go from their homes to their places of business. manv people from entering the To the extent that traffic congestion discourag decrease and business suffers, decrease downtown areas of our cities, the values of these ar entireiy offset the center-city The development of outlying shopping centers °es beconie so congested that they, losses. Many of these outlying developments quickly beco too, lose much of their convenience. Most of these "Park and Shop" centers the assessor has a value of $20 are on the outskirts of the city, Assam irg community, isn't he justified in per front foot on residential land in a given suburban shopping center ? setting a value of $1 per square foot on the land of the real estate values decrease and the tax of inadequate ,oad Because must be re.Uo ’c.led totransportation, othel areas oi the clty-a load that .property £»«>■■ must be reallocated to other areas cesa Prosperous districts must bear and are less able to bear an 30v or more ricts where volume is enjoyed. Many cities have recorde re uc The "Park a; .nd Shop" center Property which cost u on which a $2-million mortgage could be secured ° only $1.1 million place a higher valuati< creates a problem for the assessor. He cann the in. .on on the buildinj crease must be i gs than on their —reproduction cost. Therefor reflected in the land. ln ten years. The assessor is familiar not hesitate to express his c, with trends a and sales iin n his opinion if he is* ”” 8aLea his assessing district. center is being promoted for ; onvinced that a; proposed "Park amLd Sh°P rather than to fill the needs-•ofa the ccaU or to» windf that ■here of the soundness of the development, , —- communitv out and then move elsew —,ed ^e should °n the °ther hand« if he is convinc' centeX encourage the establishment of a c NO MOTOR deaths the honor roll of the ixiy Lhaw —ve won places on traffic fatalityTwelve communities in Luzerne County through 1954 without a single National Traffic Safety Council for going fatal traffic ^eads this area, Having gone through five years without a are: ^^Rst local communities not having — ' ... -----having g°ne a traffic death through last year Forty Port Pn* Nanticoke, Ashley, Edwardsville, Exeter Borough, Exeter Township, ’ reeland, Newport Township, West Hazleton, and West Pittston. L �WHAT'S NEW ? NANTICOKE - Motorists have asked the city fathers for an amber signal at Market Streets. Main and WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA. EXETER - The burgess has stated that dumping along the River must end yOL- LARKSVILLE - The assessed valuation has been slashed to $4, 379, g^3 council of $4,500 in anticipated revenue. ’ JULY 15, 1955 IV, NO. 7 dePMving N O TICES figured despite the building in the Narrows’211 EDWARDSVILLE - The —j in the offing for the coming year. Late in September Several important events are . with the regular bi-monthly meeting of the local a one-day clinic, in conjunction the subject of street maintenance. Films, slides, and officials group, will beoffer held all on tL. w those engaged in street street work panel discussions will will offer all those engaged in work an insight on this of local work " ■u-—~ win hp aiven to all boro, county, city, and important aspect of local work. Invitations will be given to ; section. KINGSTON - Council passed an ordinance accepting Woodland Drive located in the Taylor housing development. township workers to attend. LAFLIN - Because the police chief is not covered by liability insurance, the council has temporarily suspended him. ASHLEY - $65,000 valuation cut means a slash in income of $1, 170. is retained for the 1955 budget. Levy of 18 mills HANOVER - The commissioners have opened a stretch of land off Middle Road to other communities as a refuse disposal site. 4 on planning and urban redevelopment will local officials and also all civic groups interested Late in November a one-day conference be held. Invitations will be issued to .’ in learning about the value of planning! for the Valley. will be started in January. This Another class of township and boro officers an opportunity to acquaint 10-session course will afford newly elected officials will be awarded by the Public themselves with their tasks and duties. A certificate Service Institute to those who complete the course. COURTDALE - The city fathers accepted the auditors' report. DALLAS - A budget calling for expenditure of $29,344 has been adopted. THOUGH T S FOR the M OVE people, (2nd of a not^ vehicles Series^ ted in the present as well as finally interes districts be cleaned for It should be evident to all who are g of our busiest individual interests are the future welfare of cities that the str ar<iie ss of whose iaccepted as axiomatic, expeditious mass transportation flow, re^ ^egS this can be , ; and abnormal economic involved or whose toes are stepped decentrai.lization, cities will experience growing insta ' "'•ovide parking spaces for autos losses. 3 wisely • inal official9 to pr conceived or economically Frenzied efforts of many munic p tremendously in the past few years, become necessary in order to devote more are at least understandable, even 1 nO , go t e*ecuted. Because auto use has incr® storage of vehicles. As a result, curb parking m°re and more parking restrictions becoming a vanishing American custom, tarking is expensive, either in cost of ®tfeet space to movement rather t an buSy areas of many cities is ^a^reet p; of tax ratables when buildings are torn DAY When money talks, nobody cares what kind of grammar it uses. So few of us are perfect, but so many of us are impossible. PUBLICATION Political Science Department Vf'V'ik111117 & community service, originates ind Hugo V. Maney, pXu Jq C°Ue^ Notes and inquiries may be addrj PennSyivania. °lltlcal Sdence Department, Wilkes College, Wilkes-B* And yet provision of adequate 0 " Jultipie-fiOOr storage facilities or °'lVn to make parking lots . k loS6 �” -r communities, including Wilkes-Barre and surrounding Valle? Operatively developed such a plan for redevelopment and rehabilitation? 'itiee, c0°l Some.cities bananall parking onexample the mostthat congested streets hours. Chicago is outstanding curb parkin 6 dUrin§ busines in order for business to survive. Many other cities prohibft aIwaYs lie* arteries during morning and evening hours of peak vehicular o^ essary ^ain 7 No, they • dicate that only ^nnortion of the parkingevident in any business Surveys indicat . a..minor proportio: district can be taken care of at the curb. It therefore becomes ultimate solution is to prohibit all curb parking that interferes with traffic accommodate parked vehicles in off-street facilities . However, since and such off-street accommodations are limited by restricted space and high cost, it would b impractical to provide parking space for everyone who might desire to drive his auto every effort should be made to provide a transit service which will attract Therefore, more business people and shoppers, and thus reduce both the volume of vehi 1 and the demand for parking space. have not. MERIT AWARDS ■ Service were presented at the Third Annual Dinner of th. Luzerne t County Localawards Officials to those following; Warden Kimble, 30 Dallas, years; Allan Shepherd, Forty Fort ’; Michael 29 v.a Wais^t k Emanuel, Hanover, years; 30 Robert Williams, Kingston, 25 years Thomas 30 Callahan Laurel Run, 16 years; Casterline, Lau/elR^ 2] “ Laflin, years; Carlo Bontempi, Laflin,Harvey 15 years; Joseph Phillips Laflin 15a^’' QUESTIONS AND Gilbert Watkins, Laurel Run, 16 years; Peter Keblish, Newport, 16 years; Charles’ ANSWERS i What is community about? Planning is a form of insurance. As individuals, we plan for our families and for our old age, and of course everyall business r security, for i must have plans for its future. This same process of providing for the future of a community is called planning. Planning can help serve the older parts of c__ our communities and avoid past mistakes in the new. Planning is living insurance". J —---------------------------- , Uiweii _ , Wilbur, Newport, 18 years; Nicholas Keller, Nuangola, 30 years; Gus Kemerite, Nuangola, 25 years; Thomas Oliver, Plains, 16 years; Anthony Vestych, Plains, iu ______ _ __________ b____ ____________ ' ’’■---------------------NTmta-t,, 18 years; Martin x.xvx.x Munson, Sugar Notch, 16 years; Severino ’Pisaneschi, Sugar Notch, ’ * r — Tir__4. 97 Troq 16 years; Roy Speece, West Pittston, 29 years; Nelson Myers, West Pittston, 27 years; Lucius Eldridge, Wilkes-Barre,, 31 years; Thomas Evans, Wilkes-Barre, 22 years; Frank Goechel, Wilkes-Barre, 18 years; and William Boyd, Wyoming, 28 years. What does planning deal with? TRAFFIC All the factors which contribute to the orderly growth or evolution of community are part of the planning process. These include the use a improvements iof all kinds, both public and private. Some of the more of land and public improvements important are streets and highways, railroads, schools and playgrounds, parks, bridges, and floodwalls. Private development is controlled only in providing that the use and character and needs of their r----- spacing of buildings must be harmonious to the further public improvements.surroundings, and that provision be made for ] What is a Permanent signal installations cost money to buy, install, operate, and maintain. raffic Sentry portable traffic signals sometimes do the job as well. Although *“gged in construction, they can easily be wheeled into place by one man. These 1 can quickly be dispatched to widely separated localities by motorcycle trailer, signals creasing their usefulness to the traffic department. These self-contained thus inc...uvoillg LilCH U3C . ----------------x6xx.xxj can be kept in service for 18 continuous hours or 32 hours battery-operated signals The charger is housed in t e ase nf lntermittent service without recharging. ^bly and it i0 a gimple matter to keep the battery charged and the signal in good 8 3/«hng condition at all times. These lights are equipped with ITE dently. Th/8 lnCh diameter prismatic diffusing lenses. Each lens is illununa e_ Ihe «ver«ll height 1. 9' 2- and mounted on two 8„ wheel, with rubber cushion Ures. comprehensivie plan? A comprehensive ]_ ’ Plan is the guide or r-- SJX” fOr ‘he of the reports and i. serve this dev i 8 tlle Public PubUc faciliti. faciliti ’ anlaciPates the growth of the be revised as a °Pment- It must look ah/ ™e'ltloned above which are needed to icipated future needs cha* ° tO 25 years or more and should Doesanvt.,,____ cnange. any Luzerne community have any such pian? N°, they do not. D°es Luz er*e County hi Lave a c°mprehensive plan fQj. ^°' it; d°es not. SENTRY Ltion? development and re.kabilita’ J This equipment serves the traffic department in many ways, in In ease of fires and public gatherings, at daily peak hours, and on spo on. T H QU G H T S FOR today to a people or I, freedom isn't something that comes hr°Ugh wishing. enforcement is only as good as the citizens remains with a people merely want it to be. �WHAT' S NEW ? SWOYERVILLE - Council intends to make repairs to all of the damaged hi streets, using the street department in part of the work. acktop AUG 11 1955 NANTICOKE - City Council has received 150 new parking meters which WH1 be installed to replace broken meters . FORTY FORT - Council has under consideration its yearly donation to th pension fund. IV, NO. VOL- MOVE NEWPORT - Where possible, the commissioners are giving home owners an giving home opportunity to work out their taxes on roads, playgrounds, and sewer projects is being revamped by Council and PEOPLE, NOT (3rd of a Series) VEHICLES There has been a steady decline in the use of public transit except during the World War II years when the free use of the auto was restricted. Many transit companies have excess equipment, greatly increased operating costs, and a lack of revenue in spite of numerous fare increases. ’Viet enforcement of the State fireworks law “Si; AUGUST 15, 1955 Modern, powerful, streamlined transit vehicles do take a long time in getting passengers to their destinations. These vehicles are governed by the same traffic controls and regulations; are subject to the same delays; and travel over the same streets as the multitudes of autos which cause the congestion. Moreover, these vehicles must make additional stops along their routes to pick up and deposit people near their destinations, and must then wedge back into the moving traffic stream. LUZERNE - The municipality has engaged Albright and Friel to survey for the construction of a sanitary sewer system. NU“o;oThe b“Se“ WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA. Police ASHLEY - Third Ward residents dumping garbage along Solomon's Creek in Ashley are responsible for a serious local health problem. PLYMOUTH - The f representatives 8 three mill. of laxe.. Obviously, the crying need of most tran.it a total of $12,850 will be paid “Ze roL^antt EDWARDSVILLE - Coun T ' heavily traveled stXVimProvements to Hillside Avenue, one of the streets in the boro. “mm. coaU^" and parking problems would be materially reduced and tra much better service. y WEST WYOMING - Total coal and property valuations is at $1,030,237 for the boroQUESTIONS WYOMING - Council will contribute $3,000 toward the cost of a $10,000 fire fighting truck. How does FORT The council has officials with arranged a cconference — with Lehigh Valley Coal Coregard to RiVer Street subsidi -idence. plains - The commissioners have p .. to pay off unfunded debts contracted for Petitioned the Court to float a $20,000 bond issue ;unded debt] —* current operating expenses. AND ANSWERS planning and zoning help the average citizen? forty PUBLICATION This News-letter, the Political Science T published . r ' addressed, to Dr . Hugo . 1 ’ — ^onthly as DeV Partme ent of Wilk, originates in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. • Mail ilejy, Political1 c_- ®e’ Notes and inquiries may be enCe Department, Wilkes College' For the taxpayer: 1. It preserves the value of property. as to the future need of public 2- It provides more accurate information of .be costly mistake. of .be pa.t by gu«.„g new 3. development. ,0 obtain the most benefit from 4. It helps to direct public expenditures your tax dollar. :efi CollX^111^1? 8ervice- I 1 ith adequate and well-located or the resident: attractive community wi;. 1. It encourages a more against objectionable public services. environments 2. It protects his living <and working intrusion. �SALVAGING BITUMINOUS PAVEMENTS What is the relation of a Planning or nsiderable amount of heavy industrial traffic together with the increased volume of commercial and passenger type vehicular traffic Averyt c° ni imperative that a network of reasonably adequate highways for safe be provided. At the same time, there should be undertaken a K^leaiate b" fr reconstructing the network of primary roads to provide a which may be expected to care for immediate traffic demands and Zoning Commission to the city or county? 3 are the onlyact official concerned whole. They as < agencies ’ ’ '------- with th tutur•e of a Such commissions^ clearinghouses for all programs involving community as a vfuture needs. If most planning problems deal with a city, why is planning and zoning needed for adaptable to the strains the future demands are sure to create. 1 f’S °£ de6ign Wh“ I be _ 11 - central i, topography, and soils are typical of the northi of sand and sandy The glacial geology provides considerable deposits CUmatio conditio" ’ construction and well as some deposits of bank gravel suitable for base < United States. t, and in most Cost of producing these materials is moderate uXhs^l mtyZeWhen people live close together instead of on farms, many . There is a limited gravels as well as are limited to a five to ten-mile range. Th ~ officials surfacing of reads :11 worked out, so problems must be met. ’ j, and known deposits are getting pretty welareas haul distance methods of road maintenance. supply of graveeconomical \s;_ of more adequate base must practice ccc_WEIGHTS TRUCK construction e thoughts in the 3 has taught that There are some rather positiv Experience scd to accomplish this, The new law on truck weights permits the commonly used tandem axle semi-trailer adequate to carry the not always t courses and the methods used up to 60,000 lbs . and the single axle vehicle up to 22,400 lbs. It requires the mandatory 'acted earth grades are rticularly so when elastic soils This is par J properly drained and comp; — unloading of loads exceeding the limits by more than 3 per cent. The law also raises transferred to it through the base. are encounlitered. Highly p! over a loads that are trc.nsfc sharply the present flat $50 fine for overloading and sets instead a scale ranging from . tables and thawing; cv: ,r soils or high water of freezing hold the pring cycles extensive areas of poor $60 to $600 plus $50 for each additional 500 lbs. over 6,500 above the limit. -to .ervious layer combined with si are all factors and high water tables • s, deep frost providing an imp< : with free draining sand caj.pillarity dth high period of several weeks There is also a requirement that every truck must be equipped with emergency moisture in the thawed upper layers, and so’ of a sub-base the earth grade, and .1 , brakes adequate to hold it stationary on any grade on which it is operated. Another which cause plenty of trouble. The con ® r ( . ’ s over - 3 for water entering of loads change in the law extends to local peace officers, instead of just State Police, the right or sand gravel provides for greater distri u _ •ut-off plane and a ci general base failure that is to 'arrest on view'1 any trucker carrying an excessive load. the sub-base also acts as an insulation co constructed varying from 8" to or of extensive id varying and the cJ'-'^cter the earth by capillary action. On areas character of traffic , sub-bases are All money paid for overloading would be retained in the locality where; the offense due to poor soils in the earth grades , these of the failures is committed just as it is under the present law. How many communities realize 1 in depth, depending on the severity fines as a source of income? Do you check with your J. P. 's on this? a well-grade‘ expected to use the particular road. '3 for bituminous mate ;hed by using chloride, V mat6 is accompli fairly low percent of binder. By using calcium c>'compaction©/binder. By-ing Construction of the base in the base material adequate for complete SHOULDER material adequate STABILIZATION ;• 8ravel aggregate with a £---- ’ aced immediately on the completed base. •diately on grade widening and reditching the lsej£Possible to L retain moisture isti ®enera the construction procedures are: for u r°ad; scarifying the existing bituminous mats and ade Wiisalvaging the old surfacing, e as base aggregate material; placing and compacting all Paved hi ,°n81derable amount of traffic when wide trucks pass each other. (2> ing / and s sub-base material where ’ -enacting salvaged aggregate; placing 3" to 6" of additional the shoulder flS8 ’ e^e“_tbose sufficient width, there is the problem of main, sUl.fa w J compacting; and placing a hot mixed bituminous aggregate a county? s is tut tnt.1 “::^r»7ou" xxxxx I - XXX““°id 1 ““ird"u”™-is age : rut, particularly during springtime, and are ----------affic unstable under are suitable they show distress rs Bitumi a e for or light light traffic traffic roads roads but but under under heavy heavy tra 1 ^te only if a heavy base i^XTd" “ treatment shoulders Bituminous surface shoulderswill willprove prove adeq^ I chloride stabilized aggregate pavement edge. U maintenance given given to to the the surface. surface . A c &C er resi8ts abrasion and maintains the level 0 4 a 0.0 .,Tn‘ required; and co Ce ofspreading dense graded aggregate and heavy liquid asphalt. Processed base gravel �WHAT * S NEW ? COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PLYMOUTH - The town's firemen have requested council to provide for 3-dpni Uequate IV. DUPONT - The State Highway Department has agreed to place curbing and full width pavement on a three-block stretch of the Avoca by-pass . I i NEWPORT - Commissioners and Susquehanna Collieries are working on the elimination of a grade crossing and also the elimination of a large drainage ditch in the township. KINGSTON - The boro is considering a road along the dike from Pierce Street to relieve the traffic in the Market area. V EH IC L E_S NOT p E O P L E ,_ (FinaTof a Series) streets, street widening, traffic control, efforts have been made with a view Review past efforts such as one-way Let us look at the relative etc., and evaluate the benefit of each. These NANTICOKE - The mayor has announced that an old ordinance will be used to require property owners to make needed sidewalk repairs. to moving of vehicles and not people and goods, efficiency of various methods of moving people. PLAINS - By unanimous vote of the commissioners the 5% amusement tax has abolished. t°wnship are beset with the problem of finding a public FOR TODAY The greatest trouble found with the average man is that he imag little above the average. Your temper is one himself a of the few things that will improve the longer you keep xt• I ! th New8_ietter -2^iJ£ATl£N_ service, originates in ea-Barre, PennJ Mail«y, Political Sc^6' Note8 and in<luiries may Sylvania. aI Science Department, Wilkes College. CLINIC MOVE LARKSVILLE - The council is reluctant to abandon another boro thoroughfare to permit stripping. thoughts WORKERS 1 on Wednesday, September 28, 1955, in will be held Films, slides, and panel discussions will ; workers clinic A street College. 1__ a wealth of knowledge on how to perform the Lecuux~ Hall at Wilkes Lecture 1 of this region and afternoon sessions is free. In the bring to the street worker in Luzerne County will hold their first fall to theofficials morning to the i his job better . Admission Such topics as surface treatment, jrnment o evening, the local govewith the CLINIC. discussed. It is the expert opinion of those session in conjunction 1 , etc . , will be day spent at such a CLINIC will be much specifications, drainage one day spent at his routine duties. The t field that one iment street worker will assure better streets for in the street maintenance the worker than the more valuable to th. ---- 1 local govern! attendance of every local communities . WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP - A 5% amusement tax, effective August 1, has been adopted by the commissioners . dumping^ ^°r°^and RILKES S TREET PITTSTON - Police have been experimenting with control of traffic by use of the overhead traffic lights only. NO- 9 PA. SEPTEMBER 15, 1955 hour ssengers per lanein_P^ surface streets Capacity of a single in autos on elevated highways passengers on _face streets passengers in autos on 1,575 in buses passengers in street; cars in subway 2,625 passengers street; cars trains 9,000 passengers in subway local t trains 13,500 passengers in iress subway 20,000 e%P : in passengers of large 40,000 capacity in the 60,000 • inefficient 'ree”‘y’«"'dW a rapid eight-lane 1 Obviously, the private auto is quite -- bus Nine - - > that lumbers of people in restricted areas. full city imn ber 'v°uld be needed to move the same num! -5 trackthe same to one expre8 ® all the autos it unnec ransit line having just one local local and gained in : „sit , would make trans 11. line0 5.an carry all the people normally coni And since norm: of transit lines streets alleviatedThe use or build new would be °ck of street space. itreets )blem widen s 8Pend public funds to ' apace , this Pr° eQuire no street parking X n'°> �easy if ways c_ c°uld be zoning primarily for the protection of residential areas? And thi -is is Congesti0n t as used by the autos. IS I be tra tailored to fit local conditions . xvapid How to do this? IdeaS ™ iqtthe ffic flow many times. Public transittransit can be Rapid t lanes on highways can incr" at moderate cost. Traffic control studies have transit separated from competing tra current trend is to reduce parking, to speed studie been beneficial in many citie . the philadelphia patterntoby parking, up traffic. At least 20 oth®r in the mercantile area. Fringe parking posts -*• pattern b drastically restricting curb-p ^he downtown district have proved helpful in e Parkin, with speedy transit to and cities . parking controls have also been relieving traffic congestion prohibiting loading and unloading of commercial helpful in speeding traffic, su business districts . Arranging mass vehicles during rush hours g concentration helps transportation routes in conges e over c--------- " tremendously. Eliminating the duplication of transit lines cuts down ...i on transit vehicles. Using alternate stops for transit vehicles and p permitting ample loading zones will move people much faster. In some communities, staggered hours in community offices, stores, and industries have reduced peak traffic. And lastly, . and probably the most important, educate the traffic police to traffic give transit vehicles (which move the most people) the right of way accorded to ambulances and fire­ fighting vehicles. After some serious study, could some of the above, perhaps in a modified fashion, be applicable to Wyoming Valley. QUESTIONS AND No- Zoning is one of the tools used to Drn™ , well-balanced development of ail types of uses . It misses its goal if it ® existing residential neighborhoods. Industr ° 1 ? Pr -- °tects __ 3 the status quo of protection against absorption by other area^ are in co ­ need of equal industrial zoning in earlier issues of thi w?! the imP°rtan —ice of not be the step child of zoning. EWS-LETTER. Industry must SALVAGING BITUMINOUS PAVEMENTS of heavy type crusher. After crushing, the old blacktop as aggregrate with a top size of about 1 1/2" drops onto the grade, motorgraders can then move the crushed aggregrate towards the road shoulder and the process is repeated until all the material is crushed. This crushed material can be graded down to fines. Cost of scarifying and crushing will hardly ever average more than 85£ per cubic yard. ANSWERS What is Zoning ? grade as part of the base and add base grave o sand and gravel by tank wagons and the moisture can chloride, ............. ■ * Plenty -C.C. i. result. Immediately after the base is co p that adequati -■ Privacy are assured and so that overcrowding ma-y ’be avoided? The ™ zoning maps show where these use districts are located. Are a person's c— constitutional : ights violated when he is told what he may and may not do with hi. ■ -is property? One of the oldest laws of society restrains ]---- ' ~ that may be harmful or injurious to their neighbors or t- -— people from behaving in a way people. In 1926 the Supreme Court of the United States i.***Y“nnin*eto the of the that a reasonable control of land use is a normal exercise ol welfare z i affirmed the principle What is spot zoning? It applies to the establishment of a use district, is unsuited, to the adjacent neighborhood, usually a small one,t which property owner is at the expense of the f the general development of the communit The benefit of spot zoning to the values of nearby properties and ° may even be illegal. -ty. Spot zoning is impractical an < ® stained by using calcium condition will Th? average cost per mile Salvaging bituminous pavements doe save money. The aver e is $10,000 to $15,000, sometimes running a little higher depending on the density rcessfully handle traffic loads of 2,000 to °f population. Such construction canJu traffic iB heavy trucks. One added 4,000 vehicles --------------- per day where about 1 7 of service just a £— short period of £ eature of such construction is that roa time. THOUGHTS F OR Of all glad works of tongue or pen, the g check. I a man still has his appendix today are these: and tonsils, chances are Enclosed find he is a doctor. �WHAT ' S EXETER - Damage to two NEW ? Exeter streets has been reported to boro officials. VOL. IV, NO. 10 of $37.247.07 has been received from the State WILKES-BARRE - The sum Pension Fund. for the City Police FORTY FORT - Council has WILKES-BARRE, PA. OCTOBER 15, 1955 approved oil and chips for boro streets. STREET LARKSVILLE - Council accepted a bid to pave Nesbitt Street if the State Highway KINGSTON - Boro officials have purchased a new police cruiser and a new pick-up truck. B-B guns. MOUNTAIN TOP - The Park Committee of Fairview Township will raise funds to make improvements to the Park Recreation Center. SWOYERVILLE - Firemen in the boro have requested that the Council keep its promises and purchase fire-fighting supplies. Three films on asphalt were shown at the morning session. Asphalt is a versatile and waterproof road-building material, mixing well with crushed rock, sand or gravel at a minimal cost. The importance of following highway department specifications, especially Bulletin 25 concerning asphalt, was emphasized at this session. KINGSTON - The loss of coal valuation will probably not hurt boro finances measurably since it amounts to less than $1,000,000. WILKES-BARRE - Parsons dump is due to close because of the high cost of maintenance to protect neighboring residents from offensive odors and smoke. According to the advice in the films, certain measures should be followed in seal coating: (1) it should be determined whether the surface really needs a seal coat; (2) the work should be Gone in warm weather; (3) the old surface must be prepared; (4) the surface to be treated should be clean; (5) the mixture should be uniformly spread; (6) the mixture should not be overrolled; and, (7) traffic should be controlled. LARKSVILLE - Local officials expect that the outdoor movie in the Narrows Road area will add to the value of the land. KINGSTON - It is noteworthy that the valuation of the fifth ward - $14,460, 148, more °‘ L“"n" pri"81e' a”d Courtdlle -iB about 1/5 1 Jv8 NeW8’letter- puoiished monthly as a community service, originates in published monthly a may be College- CLINIC Donald D. Dagler, district engineer of the Asphalt Institute, discussed "Street Construction " at the morning session. The afternoon session featured thefollowing speakers; George T. Smith, Wilkes-Barre city street department; James C. Whalen, assistant district engineer, State Highway Department; Frank C. Witkoski, director of research and testing, State Highway Department; John H. Eigenbrod, superintendent of roads in Luzerne County. Robert AFarley, assistant chief engineer in charge of maintenance for the State Highway Department, was the main speaker at the dinner meeting. WYOMING - A boro ordinance has been passed forbidding the use of air rifles or PUBLICATION WORKERS The Street Workers Clinic held at Wilkes College <on September 26, 1955 attracted street workers from many local municipalities,. This was tie first time a clinic was held in the area. Department approves. STvX: WILKES COLLEGE, As regards bituminous road-patching, the following points were made: (1) mark an outline in rectangular form to make a neat patch; (2) sweep; (3) apply bituminous material (oil) by hand pump; (4) broom oil to outline of patch evenly; (5) apply chips and cover entire oil area; (6) brush back loose aggregate and spread with hand broom; (7) roll, compressing until chips are evenly embedded. At the afternoon session Mr. Robert Lurch stated that testing substantiates design for if designs are followed closely it is necessary to have tests. Testing appears to be expensive; since it is dead overhead, but it was shown that one-third of the cost of building roads goes for materials and that 2% of this amount for testing is "a small price for such insurance." �Mr all communities cannot afford to maintain a lab. Realizing that many smai the facilities of a nearby commercial tssting laboratory, it was suggested ae stion: that, on a cooperative basis, IXd. Mr. 11S“ 7cd;t*Xr Ind establish a stnall laboratory— for moratory several communities could g testing purposes. Such a co P equiP^entthe11 buy venture "would be an excellent investment, LAWLER SETS UP EMERGENCY MUNICIPAL UNIT Joseph J. Lawler, Pennsylvania's Secretary of Highways, has established a special unit within the Department to handle applications from municipalities {or financial assistance in repairing roads and bridges damaged by floods in » Northeastern Pennsylvania. Robert A. Farley, assistant chief engineer in charge of maintenance, will head the flood emergency unit. Mr. John Eigenbord pointed out that many small municipalities are ham. ipered because they do not have the money to purchase road equipment. In his estimation, small communities should purchase specific machinery, such as the payloader. The crawler type payloader, with a hydraulic controlled front end, can accomplish a number of jobs at a minimum of cost to the community. A lively discussion followed the speeches of the panel members. It It was was agreed that oil or any other additive should not be applied to a road unless the surface has some moisture. In other words, the surface of the road should be stabilized before the surface is treated. Itwas also suggested that shooting the surface with water, rather than putting on waste motor oil first, might be feasible. Engineers from other districts under Mr. Farley's direction will establish engineering procedures and standards for handling applications from counties, boroughs, cities and townships so that the emergency can be handled expeditiously. MAINTENANCE On the question of drainage, it was brought out that it is most important to get as high a crown as possible with good open ditches on both sides to keep the water beneath the surface. Also, there should be plenty of cross-drains , for a good road depends on good drainage. PRACTICES FOR CONCRETE PAVEMENT Although concrete pavement requires little maintenance, the little required should not be neglected. Prompt repair keeps cost at a minimum. To neglect maintenance is to invite progressive damage and expensive repairs at a later date. The same result may be expected from maintenance operations improperlyperformed. Even the experts could i to mix salt with cinders ess expensive. However, it was considered feasible does it require special Maintenance of of concrete concrete pavement is not difficult, nor properly supervised can qualifications or high high skill. skill. Untrained workmen who are carry out routine maintenance of concrete pavements. This A""duty di"eof the the main t.Farl'dy- the P""C‘Ple in good condition, The work nftK aartment iS t0 keeP the roads of Pennsylvania and ends when the road fs abandn H Partment be§inS the daT a -ad is completed TEe budget Of the department is $80,000,000 for two years, $9,000,000J of ?h $7,500,000 was spent 'for snow am°unt going for snow removal. In 1954 oval and the same amount is expected to be spent in 1955. Mr. T ' , stated. that the Farley lbs. of sodium chloride and. calcium chloride enance Department expects to use 13,000,000 'J; '‘ pointed out. that cinders are shorter in the e and 600,000 tons of cinders. It was of the state. emnK=> antbracite area than in any other part Furthermore,, it was f substitute fo .r cinders. As “ thit *s ”° acceptable regards the that while islag is a good abrasive, it is wh'f0 local officials were told undesirable fo. -jr use in snow removal. 6 &nd cannot be seen, making it , , should leave the Phase of maintenance must not be overlooked and all op „ surface irregularities Pavement clean, attractive in appearance an which adversely affect riding comfort and sa e y. the following classes of .placing broken areas or utility­ Ordinary maintenance of concrete ^rations: (1) sealing of joints to correct for settlement; (4) repairing resulting from accidents or Cuts: (3) adjusting the pavement 8sPills improper design Pills caused caused by by improper c „ or constru Utlusual conditions of use. t of broken areas or The replacement Let us limit our discussion to P^^’hould be made with concrete so that in appearance O^lity cuts, commonly calle 'P riding quality, an si the patch will be equal in streng the remainder of the paveme comparatively few . , is in good condition except tor needed it When patching is Concrete pavement —sPots should be rep;------ �t the earliest opportunity. If delayed, the broken are* is apt should be i Tarred by action of traffic. Temporary measures, SUch as to become! Treas with bituminous mixture, do little toward restoring the covering the broken pavement strength. V0L. IV, NO. 11 WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA. NOVEMBER 15, 1955 -broken area" refers to portions of the pavement which are broken into ■ too small to distribute the load to the subgrade without imposing unit nressures greater than the safe carrying capacity of the subgrade. Under this condition the broken portions of the slab become displaced and their surface is no a longer in the plane of the rest of the pavement. FIRST The shape and dimensions of a patch and its position in the pavement with respect to joints and edges have a direct relation to its ability to stand up under traffic. The laying out of the patch involves consideration of the existing pavement condition and the shape and dimensions which will best stand up under traffic. The selection and marking of the areas to be patched should be done by a qualified engineer. According to the position of the patch in the pavement and for convenience in certain design details which are pertinent to satisfactory performance in service, patches are classified into five types: (1) full-width patch, involving all lanes of the pavement, and usually constructed one lane at a time; (2) single-lane patch, involving the width of a single traffic lane; (3) exterior-edge patch, which is a patch less than a full lane in width, an edge of which lies along the outside edge of the pavement; (4) interior-edge patch, a patch less than one full lane in width, one edge of which lies along an interior edge or joint of the pavement; (5) interior patches, with all edges at least 2 ft. distant from any longitudinal or transverse edge or joint. Patches are usually rectangular in shape but triangular- or diamond-shaped t-K 6S have deen used with success to repair broken slab corners which are not and e eXtXri?r edge °f the Pavement- The sides of the triangle or diamond make more tin An a 10ngitudinal edge the slab which must be not less than 30 deg. nor longitudinal e/8’ at transverse expansion joints when the angles with t e ge must be not less than 30 deg. nor more than 45 deg. THOUGHTS FOR Some people are easily entertained. listen to them. The road to TODAY All you have to do is sit down and CeSS 18 fllled with women pushing their husbands along- -Lug LICATIQN This News-' -letter, addrP0UtiCal Sciei :m»r,t ^Hthly as a community service, oi*s community service, !nce Hepartr- .. 0 Wilkes College. Notes and inquiries Wllk--Barre, Pen, CoHeg —lnsylvania. :y’ Political Science Department, WilkeS ±?SSed Dr.. Hus° v. Maile. 1 CLASS TOWNSHIPS The Luzerne County Association of First Class Townships held its first annual conference on October 29- The conference was opened by Frank Danilowicz of Wilkes-Barre Township, chairman of the group. The officers elected were: John Matsko of Plains Township, president; Peter Keblish, Newport Township, first vice-president; Stephen Yanoshek, Hanover Township, second vice-president; Andrew Garber, Hanover Township, secretary; James McCarthy, Hanover Township, treasurer; Charles Wilkes, of Newport Township, John C. Wordoski, Hanover Township, and Joseph S. Matiskiel, WilkesBarre Township, members of the executive board; Joseph F. Gallagher, Newport Township, solicitor. NOTE The following people attended the twentieth annual meeting of the Municipal and Local Finance Officers of Pennsylvania at Penn State University on October 7 and 8; Frank Connors, Commissioner, Hanover Township; Hugo V. Mailey, Wilkes College; John C. Wordoski, Commissioner, Hanover Township; Stephen Yanoshek, Commissioner, Hanover Township; Thomas J. Reese, Secretary, Kingston Borough. L. O C A L GOVERNMENT COURSE Another local government course for councilmen and commissioners will be offered by the Wilkes College Political Science Department beginning in January. Information on the course will be mailed in the near future to all old and newly elected councilmen. Make arrangements now to attend this ten session course for local officials. As in the past, a certificate will be awarded by the Public Service Institute of the Department of Public Instruction to those who satisfactorily comp e e the course. J ANER IC H Albert Janerich, Plains Township Commissioner, was elected third viceJohn C. Wordoski, of this state association. Hanover Township Commission, is the retiri g p �In a second group might be placed th BOROUGHS Ralph Brown, Kingston Councilman and President of the Luzerne Count ■y Boroughs Association, has announced that the Luzerne County organization ■ wiU hold a very important business meeting on Thursday, November 17, at 7:30 P-m- in the Hoyt Library. All communities that are members of the association are urgedto have representatives at this meeting. URBAN in file cases for years . A third group of records cannot be destroyed be importance. Every community has them. The ori °f their historical which now stands the town hall, early ordinances IndT ground on of documents having historical value and should be"" ref!T71SSJ°nS examPles m oe retained and properly stored. REDEVELOPMENT The Political Science Department at Wilkes College will hold a conference on urban redevelopment on Wednesday, November 30, in conjunction with the bi -monthly meeting of Luzerne County local officials. The panelists for the afternoon session will be: John J. Grove, Assistant Director of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development; David M. Walker, Regional Administrator, Housing and Home Finance Agency, Philadelphia; Daniel Rogers, Chief, Housing and Redevelopment Division, Harrisburg. The speaker for the evening will be F. A. Pitkin, Director, Bureau of Community Development, Department of Commerce, Harrisburg. But finally, there is that vast collection of records, not falling into the above groups, that are valueless and should be destroyed to save space for the administering of other functions. These are records that had some value at one time, but have become useless because (1) the function for which they were created has become obsolete; (2) they have served their purpose and cannot be used again; (3) they have been replaced by more modern records; (4) a statute of limitations, or other legal standards have made them worthless. The legal groundwork to allow freedom on the part of local government officials for destroying useless records was laid in 1949 when Act 250 of the General Assembly was adopted. That legislation authorized the destruction of "• . . . records which are deemed valueless .... subject to the approval of the court of common pleas of the proper county." (Section 6.) All communities are asked to send representatives to the afternoon and evening sessions, Not only should councilmen, solicitors, and burgesses be interested but also members of planning commissions and zoning boards. RECORDS MANAGEMENT MAY HELP YOUR MUNICIPALITY SOLVE ITS NEEDS FOR MORE OFFICE SPACE records^t^ast861”6111 "the name giVen tO the Process of managing and controlling industry has recoXT^ lnSJituH°n « this country. For some tfmf, private management of its records'" C°”Servlng space by the proper control and that industry, on the averase artlcle in a current magazine, it was stated th. remaining XX!,'mC"W ,ht°» s.are 30% of Readers Digest, September 19541 ("D°n,t File »-Throw It Away, " the reason large industrial concern. enCeS of sPace savings of this kind is management programs in their i a lnterested in instituting records doing the same tLg. With" / ’ S—1 of °*r larger cities have been filing cabinets containing useless ? nsion of governmental functions, a room full of restored to office space for over S be PUt t0 much better use if over-cramped personnel. This is not written to imply that all of our public records are sp „overnmen wastersMany of our records are vital to the normal and efficient functioning ,ce eve ry In one group maybe classified those records that are necessary for rOy|9l operation of government. Assessment lists, tax charts, budgets, pay ^nts are applications for permits, police forms, purchase vouchers, and blue p cOrds 1X1 examples of records needed to run the typical governmental unit. Sue expenSe iiist be complete and adequate and must be properly managed to save endless filing and storage. in I act even though they may gntec®Ssary f° ! Just as important as a space saver is the process of microfilming those records having retention value. Microfilming, if conducted along practical lines, can result in the saving of considerable space by filming bulky records, filing the film for future reference, and the destruction of original records. The cost of Microfilming can easity be offset by the value of the space being made avaHable f°r other uses . Microfilming also serves to protect original records if they i° be preserved. to add however, that uncontrolled Records management people always hasten is no justification for Microfilming is unwise. Just because it saves, space sound practice for those records Microfilming all records . Microfilming is only a be maintained. Microfilming must Used infrequently, but for which a reference must be use is made. is not appropriate for records of which constant the problem by re might be an approach to The following general procedu officials. d First, visit an agency that has dealt with the m^htVe °ne there. A competent person in the field o recor might be the proper C<Msuited to learn the elementary principles involved and what g Pplication to your local situation. — r records in Second, survey your categories. historical , or current < :lassify them in either an effort to c. us eful, 4 �Third, when proper authorization has been obtained, destroy those records classified as useless. Fourth, develop an adequate microfilming program for those records adapted to it, a program that is a continuing one and follows a definite schedule. I DEC 2 2 1955 Wilkes Co VOL- IV, NO. 12 WILKES COLLEGE, 2 1955 WILKES-BARRE, PA. DECEMBER 15, 1955 Fifth, make a definite schedule for those current records to be destroyed when they have served their legal and practical purpose, so that the management program can be kept up-to-date. REDEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE Finally, attention m:ight also be devoted to the filing system for the historical and current records in order that they might be stored under a modern and efficient system. It is true that the task of operating local government becomes more complex. In many of our units the job must continue to be carried out by laymen devoting only their spare time to the job. They have little time left over for anything other than the essential workings of government and the practicality of devoting time to records is remote. To many other municipalities, however, the government function is in the hands of full-time appointive officials and they are the ones to whom this effort might devolve. If they accept the responsibility and do a thorough job, much good in the form of improved government management will result. A redevelopment conference was held at Wilkes College on November 3 0 to acquaint Wyoming Valley civic leaders with federal and state assistance available to help communities redevelop areas that have become community liabilities. Mr. Edmund Poggi, Vice-President of the Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce, served as chairman for the afternoon session of the conference. The speakers for the afternoon session were Mr. Hale Walker, Regional Administrator, Housing and Home Finance Agency, Philadelphia; Mr. John J. Grove, Assistant Director, Allegheny Conference on Community Development; and Mr. Daniel Rogers, Chief, Housing and Redevelopment Division, Harrisburg. HALE MONEY ISN'T EVERYTHING, YOU KNOW A high school principal, addres sing his graduating class, was extolling the virtues of our democratic system. He pointed out to the students the wonderful freedom of choice we have in this country, particularly in choosing our life's work. "We can be anything we want to be, " he said. "In free America, a street sweeper can become a professor--providing he's willing to make the financial sacrifice," he added. THOUG H T S The fear of ill is always FOR TODAY worse than the ill we fear. Some of the most disappointed people in the world are those who get what is coming to them. PUBLICATION This News-letter, published monthly as a the Political Science Department of Wilkes College, community service, originates in >nce addressed to Dr. Hugo V. Mailey, Political Science Notes and inquiries may be Hug° V. Mail, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsvlvan;-> Department, Wilkes CollegePennsylvania. I WALKER Mr. Hale Walker, speaking on "Federal Government and Redevelopment", stated that federal aid is given for planning redevelopment projects through the Urban Renewal Administration, a department of the Housing and Home Finance Agency. Stressing the need for regional planning in Wyoming Valley, Mr. Walker went on to show the various steps that must be taken by a region contemplating a renewal program. A local authority must be established. There, a survey and planning application would be prepared. This could be done by the city planning commissions and/or the city engineers or the city could even call in special consultants. This application is reviewed by the Philadelphia office and then passed on to Washington for approval. These are the preliminary steps for a grant-in-aid by the federal government to assist areas in planning redevelopment. The requirements for planning are: (1) a land use plan, showing the location ; of the land in the community; (2) a thoroughfare plan, showing the routes in the community facilities plan indicating the schools, parks, community; (3) a c such aspects of the community, possibly combined with playgrounds, and other public improvement program; (5) zoning ordinances and the land use plan; (4) a subdivision regulations. Before a region is given aid by the federal government, the area must have Before program. a region is Agiven aid byprogram, the a workable workable according to Mr. Walker, should consist of the following: (1) sound local health codes; (2) a general master plan workable program �■> redevelopment. A maximum of 30% was 1to ’be used J for redevelopment and 70% going for housing. The communities concerned could choose ----- --------- —to use the funds for housing or redevelopment. community development; (3) a basic analysis of neighborhoods, showing lor , o . /al an effective administrative organization to run the blighted a.rea.s , cll •, x1/ --that is, a way to enforce building and housing codes; (5) financial capacity to carry’out the program; (6) a program for rehousing displaced persons- (7) full-fledged community-wide participation in program. JOHN J. 1 GROVE Mr. Rogers stated that the state is trying to see the various situations at the local point of view. Certain areas throughout the state are proving grounds for renewal projects. Workshops and conferences are being held where ideas about renewal projects are exchanged. Mr. John J. Grove, speaking about "The Role of Urban Redevelopment in Pittsburgh's Community Program", demonstrated what could be done in building up old communities. Pittsburgh faced a crisis after the war. Because Pittsburgh was a dirty, sooty city and because housing was bad, it was becoming difficult for industrial firms to attract top managerial talent. Industries were not attracted to Pittsburgh. Industrial, business, and political leaders of Pittsburgh united into the "Allegheny Conference on Community Development. " The city first embarked on a smoke control program. However, it was in the field of urban redevelopment that Pittsburgh made outstanding progress. The Allegheny Conference felt that redevelopment should begin at the heart of the city which was in a deteriorating condition. After the central core was rebuilt and revitalized, redevelopment could be carried out to outlying areas. In 1946 an Urban Redevelopment Authority was established, composed of three Republicans, two Democrats, and outstanding community leaders, with the Mayor serving as chairman of the Authority. The Equitable Life Insurance Company of Nevz York surveyed the city and through its study found that commercial development was a possibility. But, before Equitable would invest in the construction of new office buildings in the core of the city, it wanted assurance that the office space would be occupied. The Allegheny Conference and the Authority secured 20-year leases from nine firms to occupy the space. Then, the Equitable Life Insurance Company agreed to be the "redeveloper" and invested some $43,000,000 in the redevelopment of Pittsburgh. Renewal consists of the following elements: (1) a degenerating area in which complete clearance is needed; (2) a fringe area; (3) an area which needs improvement, where the buildings are too good to be torn down. ACTS OF THE 1955 GENERAL ASSEMBLY BOROUGH CODE - Act 31 (HB 443) permits the typing, printing, photostating, and microfilming of borough records required to be recorded. Act 98 (HB 683) further prescribes the power to improve and maintain neglected burial grounds. BURGESSES AND JUSTICES OF THE PEACE - Act 105 (HB 1303) requires burgesses and justices of the peace to issue receipts for money paid to them. j A According to Mr. Grove, the role of the Authority was two-fold; land aquisition and responsibility for relocating the people who had previously lived in the area. Some 8,000 people were relocated in the Pittsburgh area . FIRST-CLASS TOWNSHIP CODE - Act 27 (SB 64) changes the date when lighting assessments become delinquent. Act 76 (HB 303) authorizes the reassessment of new buildings or improvements after the tax duplicate has been prepared and the imposition of taxes for the remaining part of the year. Act 78 (HB 869) increases and clarifies the commissioners' powers to deal with the collection and disposal of garbage, rubbish, and ashes. HOME RULE TAXES - Act 60 (SB 69) makes the transferor subject to the payment of any local deed transfer tax on real property located within the municipality regardless of where the transaction was executed; prohibits the levy of the ■ tax on transfers by will or interstate laws. Pbe central core of Pittsburgh which was once deteriorating is now an a ractive usiness district. Redevelopment in Pittsburgh also paid dividends 2'nCrieaS1"g the tax assessment value to $131,000,000. Mr. Grove emphasized contiTue^HelT^ revitalized the "flight to the suburbs" will "unity of nurnos ” Vrt, Plttsbur£h's phenomenal success in redevelopment to leXs " P SOHd CO°P-ation of industrial, business, and political REFRIGERATOR ABANDONMENT - Act 4 (SB 108) amends the State Penal Code by prohibiting the abandonment of refrigerators and iceboxes from which doors T have not been removed. REFUSE DISPOSAL - Act 100 (HB 871) permits municipal authorities to construct and operate refuse disposal facilities. DANIEL ROGERS M.r. Daniel Rogers, C’ ’ Harrisburg, spoke about the Division in s role in redevelopment. In 1949 a Housing and Renewal Assistlnce Law wase passed providing $15,000,000 for housing and L 1U TRUCK WEIGHTS - Act 70 (HB 1288) permits heavier weights, increases registration fees, and increases penalties for violations. r �REDEVELOPMENT - Act 33 (SB 135) eliminates the initial URBXN re^irernent of a redevelopment contract as part of a proposal; provides for aPprovai of local governing body before a contract can be executed- and pi, •**' - - • ___ a___ t_______ J i lrninates approval by the Department of Internal Affairs of redevelopment bond issues. VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANIES - Act 51 (SB 150) requires a referendum to replace a volunteer fire company with a paid one. NEW? WHAT ’ S NANTICOKE - Municipal receipts during the first nine months of 1955 totaled $183,969 or $8, 233 short of the amount realized during the first nine months of 1954. EXETER - The Burgess and the Council seem to feel that an additional policeman is necessary. PLYMOUTH - People are slow to meet their tax obligations meaning that the local officials must borrow in anticipation of taxes . HANOVER - According to the commissioners, the sidewalk program is showing amazing progress. LARKSVILLE - Boro councilmen are not yet decided on a selection to replace the Chief of Police, Joseph Mock, who was elected Sheriff of Luzerne County- WILKES-BARRE - The City fathers have passed a budget of $2,017,039-80, adopting a total levy of 18.50 mills, a drop of . 4 of a mill from last year's tax rate. THOU G H T S F OR TODAY No matter whether you are on the road or in an argument, when you see red, stop! can dime iSn,t entirely worthless, cap on a cigarette lighter. It can still be used to unscrew the filling BLICATION I This News-letter v. cal’ Science Depart 6 rnont^1^y as a community service, originates in the Politic-o Dr. Hugo V. Mail^ Wilk;es College. 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LookP Of special interest cial interest the value of planning in the future development of th< Wilkes-Barre found that the appointment of a new pl necessity. If only a few more communities and cou: planning. Ona cooperative basis, the greater Will many problems . Point 2 of the 11-point program ai authority to sewer the whole township. This again h '»their te considered a good place to work and live for vision. xvc.. PENNSYLVANIA ASSOCIATK Joseph Gallagher, Newport, Legal Counse , Committee; Francis Connors , Hanover , Municip Gallagher, Newport, Legislative; Anthony J- Vest. Andrew M. Grivner, Wilkes-Barre, Department o Grivner, hnerich, PlainsD. . Hugo V. Mailey, Wilkes Plains; and Dr. WERE YOU BORN POLIT A man may think that he washes is ,, lnstinct. T— * *"Y YT e fl f**) But ask anyone who ’’knew him w vl8n°rani ce. We gain knowledge by training an it is hard to teach an old dog new trie all our lives . Only °the thi rs c°urt; sm>°oth8 8 ls neCes sary. 4 aUit ®y. just a° s Ur r. ow* Paths . ] This is to reali Every taxpayer s or hat. n^uch i 4s ouras he 'vould’ receive if he ernPloyer ! �fa .dcif&ute (faulty WILKES COLLEGE, rot- v, no- 1 WILKES-BARRE, PA. JANUARY 15, 1956 PLAINS TOWNSHIP Plains commissioners have adopted an 11-point program toward the betterment of the township. It is noteworthy that the commissioners find their welfare bound up w.th the development and the progress in betterment made in all other Valley towns . Albert Janerich, new president of the Board and third vice-president of the State Association, has offered his constituents a New Look. Of special interest are points 1 and 2. The Plains solons fully realize the value of planning in the future development of the township. Only recently Wilkes-Barre found that the appointment of a new planning commission was a necessity. If only a few more communities and county could see the value of planning. On a cooperative basis, the greater Wilkes-Barre area could solve many problems . Point 2 of the 11-point program anticipates the creation of an authority to sewer the whole township. This again is a necessity if the township is to be considered a good place to work and live. A bouquet to the Commissioners for their vision. PENNSYLVANIA ASSOCIATION James A. Otterson, President of the Pennsylvania Association of Township Commissioners, has appointed the following local people to committees: Joseph Gallagher, Newport, Legal Counsel; John C. Wordoski, Hanover, Steering Committee; Francis Connors, Hanover, Municipal Employees Retirement; Joseph Gallagher, Newport, Legislative; Anthony J. Vestyck, Plains, Membership; Andrew M. Grivner, Wilkes-Barre, Department of Internal Affairs; Albert Janerich, Plains; and Dr. Hugo V. Mailey, Wilkes College, Publicity. WERE YOU BORN POLITE? A man may think that he washes his hands or says "Thank you" by inborn instinct. But ask anyone who "knew him when." The truth is, we are all born in ignorance. We gain knowledge by training and example when we are children. And while it is hard to teach an old dog new tricks, we can go on becoming more courteous all our lives. Only one thing is necessary. This is to realize how much courtesy toward others smooths our own paths. Every taxpayer should be treated with utmost Courtesy, just a8 much aB he would receive if he went into a retail store to purchase Suit Cjjc nat. T-T ’ i f He is our employer I 42826 �abatement progress t of stream pollution in the Susquehanna P' River in abatement Program places that section among those in Pr T ” h ” ci~» 1 Basin under the which givej evidence of the successful promotion of tha> various areas ot the State F. Mattison, Secretary of Health and Chairman of the program, Dr. Berwpi 1 • minted out. Sanitary Water Board, L— • has p< ■ i pollution abatement in the upper reaches of the "Although the advance in that made in the downstream areas, " Dr. Mattison to t... basin is not comparable ■’ • communities in this section may soon add an that the stated, "indications are the record of anti-pollution progress being made throughout important chapter to t— Pennsylvania. " The records of the Sanitary Water Board show that as a result of the program T of 64 sewerage projects, all of them to serve in abating pollution, have beenWIlt and put in operation or placed under construction on that watershed. O'' the number of projects 55 are new sewage treatment plants to provide treatment of the wastes of municipalities for the first time. All the sewage from those source had always been discharged without any treatment to the public waterways. In addition to treatment of the sewage a considerable amount of industrial waste is also treated in the plants of those communities in which industrial establishments are located. In addition to the new sewage treatment plants built and placed under construction, three existing works have been enlarged to provide greater capacity and a higher degree of treatment. Six of the projects provide sewer connections through which the sewage is discharged from one municipality to the treatment plant in another community for treatment under an agreement made between the two municipalities. It is estimated that the cost of all the projects exceeds $30 million. Included in the total number are sewage treatment plants built at industrial establishments, public institutions as well as by municipalities . On the industrial side much progress has also been made in providing facilitie for the treatment of wastes to abate stream pollution. In addition to the industrial establishments for which arrangements have been made with the municipalities for t-e treatment of their wastes, many industries have built their own treatment works '■‘■r--'t-d that on a Statewide basis industry spends at least as much in ln^ 01 treatment of mill and factory wastes as is spent by municipalities for 8ewage treatment plants . Ine progress made under this r program shows definitely that to increase in* popuiation and grow industrially it is i not necessary that we make open sewers o our streams. In fact were gross pollution of the streams permitted to continue we would soon go into a -cline for there would not be sufficient clean wate r to meet our needs a short time. SEWERAGE CASE INJUNCTION An injunction granted June 3 by the Lycoming County Common Pleas Cour restraining Loyalsock Township in that county from permitting connections to ' made to the sewer system until permits for the extensions to that system have procured from the State Department of Health, was lifted some time later by t court under agreements and stipulations made with Deputy Attorney General Robert J. Trace and Thomas Wood, Lycoming County State Attorney, and cour for the parties involved in the injunction. Mr. Trace represents the Sanitary Water Board which directs the Clean Streams program and authorizes the issi of sewerage permits. In addition to restraining the township from permitting sewer extensions to be made the injunction also restrained the Susquehanna He Co. , Fred Tebbs and John Bubb, land owners and builders, from making any i connections in the area involved. Prior to the lifting of the injunction applications were made to the Sanitary Water Board by the township for permits for the sewer extensions and those p. have been issued. Under the agreement by which the injunction was lifted the township was to select an engineer to prepare plans for a sewage treatment w< and construction of that works to be started immediately the plans are approvs the Sanitary Water Board. The court will retain jurisdiction in the matter ant State shall have the right to ask for reinstatement of the injunction if the propt and schedules of work are not adhered to. Monthly reports of progress are to submitted to Mr. Trace. REPORT ON TREATMENT FACILITIES The Sanitary Water Board has directed the borough of Carlisle, Cumberl Co. , to make a study of its sewage treatment plant to determine what improve are necessary to provide efficient complete treatment of the sewage. It is ah required that the borough submit a report of the study and detailed constructs plans covering the improvements that must be made. The action was taken as a result of a report made to the Board by the Bui of Sanitary Engineering of the Health Department, of extensive studies made i the plant. PUBLICATION I'his News-letter, published monthly as a community service, originates « I olitical Science Department of Wilkes College. Notes and inquiries may Whi l!88cd to Dr. Hugo V. Mailey, Political Science Department, Wilkes o 18-Barre, Pennsylvania. �abatement progress Le in abatement of stream pollution in the Susquehanna River lean r— —“ Streams Program places that section J 1 amon g those in ie State which give evidence of the successful p Promotion of •wyn F. Mattison, Secretary of Health and Chai that -irman of the ard, has pointed out. advance in pollution abatement in the upper reaches of the rable to that made in the downstream areas, Dr- MattiSon s are that the communities in this section m may soon add an to the record of anti-pollution progress being made ~~ thr°ughout f the Sanitary Water Board show that as a result of the prOgrani age projects, all of them to serve in abating pollution have n operation or placed under construction on that watershed rojects 55 are new sewage treatment plants to provide t treatment inicipalities for the first time. All the sewage from those source scharged without any treatment to the public waterways . In nt of the sewage a considerable amount of industrial waste is plants of those communities in which industrial establishments he new sewage treatment plants built and placed under existing works have been enlarged to provide greater capacity ■ of treatment. Six of the projects provide sewer connections ewage is discharged from one municipality to the treatment nmunity for treatment under an agreement made between the that the cost of all the projects exceeds $30 million. Included are sewage treatment plants built at industrial establishments, s well as by municipalities. g facilities 11 side much progress has also been made in providing industrial wastes to abate stream pollution. In addition to the i.. ’' ' js for vhich arrangements have been made with the municipalitie , ____ . 4- xi '---jatment works ir wastes, many industries have built their own tre<-.—-□n a Statewide basis industry spends at least _t as ~ much in by municipalities for lent of mill and factory wastes as is spent 1 , ants. j mm lade under this program shows definitely that to inert-' industrially it is not necessary that we make open s^t-nue it were gross pollution of the streams permitted to C> to a decline for there would not be sufficient clean However, we must guard against laxity. We have still a long way to co to bring all major pollution under control and even when that shall be done the ilishments will soon be wiped out if we curtail our vigilance even for a accomplishments short time. SEWERAGE CASE INJ UN C T ION An injunction granted June 3 by the Lycoming County Common Pleas Court straining Loyalsock Township in that county trom from permitting permitting connections to be restraining uuai. county made to the sewer system until permits for the extensions to that system have been procured from the State Department of Health, was lifted some time later by the court under agreements and stipulations made with Deputy Attorney General Robert J. Trace and Thomas Wood, Lycoming County State Attorney, and counsel for the parties involved in the injunction. Mr. Trace represents the Sanitary Water Board which directs the Clean Streams program and authorizes the issuance of sewerage permits. In addition to restraining the township from permitting sewer extensions to be made the injunction also restrained the Susquehanna Homes Co. , Fred Tebbs and John Bubb, land owners and builders, from making any sewer connections in the area involved. Prior to the lifting of the injunction applications were made to the Sanitary Water Board by the township for permits for the sewer extensions and those permits have been issued. Under the agreement by which the injunction was lifted the township was to select an engineer to prepare plans for a sewage treatment works, and construction of that works to be started immediately the plans are approved by the Sanitary Water Board. The court will retain jurisdiction in the matter and the State shall have the right to ask for reinstatement of the injunction if the proposals and schedules of work are not adhered to. Monthly reports of progress are to be submitted to Mr . Trace. REPORT ON TREATMENT FACILITIES The Sanitary Water Board has directed the borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Co. , to make a study of its sewage treatment plant to determine what improvements are necessary to provide efficient complete treatment of the sewage. It is also required that the borough submit a report of the study and detailed construction plans covering the improvements that must be made. The action was taken as a result of a report made to the Board by the Bureau of Sanitary Engineering of the Health Department, of extensive studies made of the plant. PUBLICATION This News-letter, published monthly as a community service, originates in Political Science Department of Wilkes College. Notes and inquiries may be ,lf dressed to Dr. Hugo V. Mailey, Political Science Department, Wilkes College, Wilke S-Barre, Pennsylvania. �(faulty ACTS OF THE 1955 GENERAL ASSEMBLY BOROUGH CODE - Act 197 (HB 656) Increases monthly compensation paid to councilmen in boroughs with populations from 5,000 to 10,000 to $50, and in qL boroughs over 10,000 to $100. FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES - Act 222 (HB 229) Prohibits in municipal and other employment such practices as requiring information relating to age color, religion, national origin, ancestry and race, use of "quota" systems, and publishing discriminatory help wanted ads; creates a State FEPC; provides penalties. HOME RULE TAXES - Act 186 (SB 459) Clarifies aggregate tax levy; eliminate notice of intent and publishing of ordinances of reenactment; requires short notice stating existing tax reenacted; authorizes budget revision to reflect additional receipts. MEETING PLACES - Act 18 7 (HB 1078) Authorizes school boards to permit use of schools as meeting places for public bodies. WHAT ' S NEW ? 2 WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA. EE] OF FORD CITY VS. FORD GIT' ____ POLICE DEPARTMENT In the Court of Common Pleas of Armstrong County, Pennsylvan Number 212. June Term, 1955. Complaint in Mandamus. The plaintiffs, policemen of the Borough of Ford City filed this mandamus to compel the Borough Council of Ford City Borough tn in them in accordance with the contracts of employment After the action was instituted the parties by stipulation agreed u case stated. The question for decision is whether the borough policer in accordance with the resolution of the borough council, are required make use of a time clock when going upon duty and when reporting off The burgess of the borough notified the policemen that they would be s if they complied with the resolution passed by the council. LARKSVILLE - Boro officials intend to operate with one less police officer this year. PLYMOUTH - Ashes and garbage collection will be continued through 1956 even NANTICOKE - Licenses will be required of all truckers engaged in collecting garbage, refuse, or ashes. KINGSTON - Building permits for more than $1,200,000 in new construction and improvements were issued. PITTSTON - During 1955, the city constructed a new garage for the storage of equipment of the street department. WILKES-BARRE - Tax free property in the city has reached $32,757,515 representing a figure that is 40 per cent as great as the t".— total evaluation for the city--$82,500,000 THOUGHTS FOR TODAY Visitors always make us happy--some when they come, others when they gc While the sun shines, much hay can be made, too, from the grass under other's feet. that gro* It is agreed that if the court decides that the requirement to use t clock is not an interference with the authority and duty of the burgess, plaint should be dismissed and the plaintiffs ordered to use the time ci the manner set forth in the borough council's resolution. If the court that such requirement is an interference, then an order shall be enter recting the borough to pay the policemen's salaries in full without tim< records. The single question presented in the case is whether this require r the resolution is an interference with the duties and authority of the bu and beyond the power of the borough council to enact. The Act of Assembly specifically states that after the appointincut borough policeman the burgess of the borough shall have full charge' ai trol of the —a police force and shall direct the time during which, the pla< and the manner in which the chief of police and the police force rihall p their duties . T* it is the duty of the burgess to keep some ie the time when Undoubtedly the '-'-j policemen arc on duty. The controversy here seem* the manner rin which such records shall be kept. II 1* argued that the I rnosf .1 efficient manner is in the use of a time clock, There in this 7 argument. rt onic Ini However, we are confronted with the dlllh c°uncil T seeks to < nit y th.it th. make one of the duties of the polit omen n clock. It is i i.i l> t ng mu <>| Record s is a clear, under the Act of Assembly, tli.it the making duty clearly I" "1* fore within the authority given Io the buig« »« apparent It I 4 that the bo �lcts__2£ THE 1955 GENERAL ASSEMBLY . x iq7 (HB 656) Increases monthly compensationi paid to ,DE - Act .------ c a a ■« zx populations from 5,000 to 10,000 to $50, o„d in ■OL- V, NO. 2 nin boroughs v 3Ver 7o 10,000 to S $100. 000 t0 100' a . x 222 ??■> (HB 229) Prohibits PRACTICES- Act .. in municipal . g YMENT L-----employment such practices as requiring information igion, national origin, ancestry and race, use of " ° relatin hing discriminatory help wanted ads; creates a St quota" systems* penalties. ate FEPC; TAXES Act 186 (SB Clarifies aggregate taxr levy-’ ellrnina r itent and- publishing of 459) ordinances of reenactmenttes ing existing tax reenacted; authorizes budget revision tQ1"08 Sh°rt reenacted; authorizes budget revision to reflect receipts. ° re Eect - Act 187 (HB 1078) Authorizes school boards to permit use as meeting places for public bodies . lCES WHAT ' S NEW ? - Boro officials intend to operate with one less police officer Ashes and garbage collection will be continued through 19 56 even is may be earmarked for creek projects . Licenses will be required of all truckers engaged in collecting 'efuse, or ashes. uilding permits for more than $1,200,000 in new construction /ements were issued. uring 1955, the city constructed a new garage for the storage of of the street department. E - Tax free property in the city has reached $32,757,515 ng a figure that is 40 per cent as great as tthe — total ------- evaluation '--$82,500,000 thoughts FOR TODAY ways make us happy--some when they come, others when they & un shines, much hay can be made, too, from the grass that gro^ :et. WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, POLICE DEPARTMENT OF FORD CITY VS. PA. FEBRUARY 15,1956 FORD CITY In the Court of Common Pleas of Armstrong County, Pennsylvania Number 212. June Term, 1955. Complaint in Mandamus. in mandamus to compel the Borough Counci^o^F^CH^Bor^u h^ them in accordance with the contracts of employment g ° Pay After the action was instituted the parties by stipulation agreed upon a case stated. The question for decision is whether ' the borough policemen, in accordance with the resolution of the borough council, are required to make use of a time clock when going upon duty and when reporting off duty. The burgess of the borough notified the policemen that they would be suspended if they complied with the resolution passed by the council. It is agreed that if the court decides that the requirement to use the time clock is not an interference with the authority and duty of the burgess, the com­ plaint should be dismissed and the plaintiffs ordered to use the time clock in the manner set forth in the borough council's resolution. If the court decides that such requirement is an interference, then an order shall be entered di­ recting the borough to pay the policemen's salaries in full without time clock records. The siingle question presented in the case is whether this requirement in the resolution is .3 an interference with the duties and authority of the burgess and beyond the power of the borough council to enact. borough doT Assernbly specifically states that after the appointment of a trol of the 1C,eman the burSess of the borough shall have full charge and conand the m ^Orce ant^ shall direct the time during which, the place where, and the their duti^nne3" Wb*cb tbe chief of police and the police force shall perform their duties. the time 6k' Undoubtedly it is the duty of the burgess to keep some record of the policemen the mann when a P°Hcemen are on duty. The controversy here seems to be niost effj * wb^cb such records shall be kept. It is argued that the best and ^ost efficient : this argUClent manner is in the use of a time clock. There is some force to a argument. c°uncil rn^n^‘ However, we are confronted with the difficulty that the borough clock ° one of the duties of the policemen making use of the time fccorda ip/8 C ear* under the Act of Assembly, that the making of proper time fore apn a duiy clearly within the authority given to the burgees. It is thererent that the borough resolution of February 7, 1955, encroaches upon �’fically given to him, and therefore is void the powers and of no In the performance o arisen ia chpre is a wilful dereliction upon the part a remedy 1 . The law provides formance of his duties. of the burgess in the per. SEWER authorities A group of banks headed Mellon National Bank Sanitary and Trust Co arranged a $100-million loan by to the Allegheny County Authorft^^ hSS loan, "unique in the history of authority financing, " will be repaid th The sale long-term bonds in athe nextinterest four years. Under r. i arrangementof the authorityauthority expects to obtain lower rate on '-'ii sale of Mi bonds than it would at present. ne PAYMENTS TO MUNICIPALITIES Approval of the parent of $3,426,612 in the eighth installment to mnniei palities under Act 340 was announced today by Secretary of Hrghwaya Joseph J. Lawler. Act 340 was approved in 1953 and provides for disbursement to cities, boroughs, and townships which file State Expenditure Reports for the period December 31, 1954 or their State Fund Budget for 1955. Fifty cities will receive $813,684.21; 866 boroughs will receive $544,051.58 and 69 First-Class Townships will receive $182,724.05. The largest amount $1,886,152.71 will be paid to 1448 Second-Class Townships. Townships and Payments were not approved for 76 boroughs; 3 First-Class 50 Second-Class Townships for failure to file the required reports, All of the cities qualified for payment. the proper way to start revising the t3vHe said of the property in the county. He said th' Pr°gram is to take inventory regard to urban areas and by using aen'l^hotogrlXTr"8' >: an particularly in rural areas . WATER POLLUTION CONTROL A water pollution control act was passed j-- by the Congress j giving the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service authority t > prepare comprehensive . 3liminating or reducing the pollution of interJS” ------ a programs xcuubxug vxxc puxxuuon oi interstate waters and waters. tributaries ford eli itary condition of surface and He thereof is improving the san sanitary surf,. * underground ----------------------------------... ---------° ^rface and underground and irriPrto enCOurage cooperative activities by the states, enactment of uniform direc compacts between states for prevention and control of water pollution. laWS’ . £ any state or interstate water pollution control agency, he may Upon r q recOmmendations to any such agency, municipality, or indusmake survey trial plant. Small grants are authorized "to states and to interstate agencies." No grants are provided for construction of any sewerage treatment plants. A water pollution control advisory board is established consisting of fifteen persons, eight representatives of federal agencies and seven others to be appointed by the President. Of the latter, one must be an expert sewerage engineer, one must be a person who has shown an active interest in the field of wildlife and rec­ reation, and, except as otherwise determined by the President, there must be one representative of each of the following: municipal government, state govern­ ment, county government, water suppliers, affected industries , interstate agencies, and agriculture. Certain enforcement powers are granted to the Surgeon General to abate pollu­ tion of interstate waters which endanger the health or welfare of persons in a state other than that in which the pollution is discharged. THOUGHTS FOR The funds are diverted from the Motor Fund and are specifically used for highway purposes in the municipalities. TODAY Be thankful if your life is somewhat of a grind, it keeps your good points getting dull. AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY _nedSteps recently by James to readjust tax A- s Patt Gnt systems on a county-wide basis were outLuzerrtrn^nt Com^erce,' Co^? ChUf °f T^hnical Division, Pennsylvania County Loca, Redevelopment Bureau, at the meeting of Aeaoctation at Wukee College dining hall. People living in our large cities today are confronted with two problems -where to park and where to jump. PUBLICATION the Politi-N?Wa"letter > published monthly as a community service, originates in In ,!?!I?A <*------ n_glUe!t,iOn8' Paterson stressed toward the close of the session ,olitica addre8aed t Science Department of Wilkes College. Notes and inquires maybe tax assessments should be- a technical and business-like matter and not a P1 ^ilkes-i} ° ^r" Hug° V' Mailey, Political Science Department, Wilkes College, ------one. rre, Pennsylvania. �■OL.V- NO- 3 ACTS OF THE 1955 GENERAL WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, ASSEMBLY PA. march 15, 1956 WILKES-BARRE traffic THIRD-CLASS CITY CODE- Act 23 (SB 171) Provides that no employee be suspended more than one time for the same violation; permits appeal to court 90 days after suspension. Act 129 (SB 193) Authorizes issuance of non-debt revenue bonds for sewer system improvement; bonds seer d by pledge of sewer service charge. Act 177 (SB 508) Provides that d ment heads submit to Director of Accounts and Finance, instead of KA ~ quarterly financial statements to be consolidated for report to council y°r ’ THIRD-CLASS CITY CODE- Act 254 (SB 457) Provides for appropriation by such cities to official police pension funds of a sum sufficient to meet the requirements of and maintain the fund. Act 207 (HB 1173) Permits con­ tributors to the police pension fund to withdraw their increment contri­ butions if they leave the city's employ or if they retire before becoming entitled to any service increment. UTILITY COSTS- Act 252 (SB 156) Provides for the payment of the cost of removal or change of public utility facilities of political subdivisions or municipal authorities in state highways . The city of Wilkes-Barre has put into effect a 60-day test of a parking ban from 7:30 A.M. to 10:00 AM. week days on central ci to relieve the congestion in the busy early morning hours when heavv traff city. Temporary signs have been placed on parking meter,7 the following central city area will be included in the narV L °T motorists- The inner and outer circles; Market Street from River St Public S9uare, nue; Main Street from Union to Northampton; South WaVhinp^T371^11^ to East Northampton; South Franklin from West Ma rk <- c* gt fr°m West Market the block. The only vehicles permitted to park will >7 reet to the middle of less trolleys and trucks making deliveries 1 CabS’ buses- track’ The plan copied from the City of Albany is intended to eliminate all day parking in meter zones, give truckers an opportunity to make deliveries and to make it easier for people to get to work in cars and buses. Cars parked in the prohibited area will be towed away at a $5.00 towing charge. A traffic court for violators of the parking regulations has been set up for a 60-day trial period ban. Mayor Luther F. Kniffen has stated that so far the plan has worked very well and that the general population has been most cooperative in relieving the city of the early morning congestion. PLANNING COMMISSIONS MUNICIPAL AU 1HROITIES- Act 185 (SB 456) Provides that an Authority's service may be contested before court of common pleas . Act 212 (SB 455) Requires approval of municipality, instead of PUC, before Authority can acquire facilities subject to PUC jurisdiction. VEHICLE CODE- Act 97 (HB 1365) Authorizes magistrates to send notices of informations by certified mail as well as registered mail. Planning commissions maybe established by all types^of^ci^subdi^^g counties, cities, boroughs and townships . In addition, an}.n nal lanning civil subdivisions, subdivisions, regardless of class, may unite in forming commission. The commissions composed the governin b S,S^°n3 are corn posed of a small group of citizens appointed by to the local 7 ° ^be P°Ntical subdivision and act in an advisory capacity localw legislative Originally, the 6or Public ®lslaNve body. body. Originally, the enabling enabling acts acts emphasized emphasized planning planning Was r S . ’ suc h as streets, schools, hospitals and recreation areas . Soon it rea ized t at private developments of all types were affected and that the location musing, industry and commercial centers could mar the growth atld development of — a community. �, enactments frequently implement the c ------- -*■ that the concept The latest legislative all matters of public concern, whether they be physi? field of planning includes . esthetic. cal, economic, social or even planning Commission to anticipate natural and. normal It is the function of a them, Planning is a continuing nd provide guides for dealing with them. happenings ai contain elements of elasticity. process and it must of Planning Commissions is nine persons in the case of The membership of cities, boroughs and townships, The terms of counties and five in the case provide continuity of purpose and objective.• The memoffice are staggered to ; thpv may mav employ such consultants as they U but they deem nebers serve without pay, within their financial limits. Cities have the authority to exercise the cessary w*.---------planning function in an area extending three miles beyond their corporate limits. ACTS OF THE 1955 GENERAL ASSEMBLY poration petitions from a majority in each portion where a proposed borough is in more than one township; requires annual association convention to be hels in Pennsylvania and fixes convention expenses; fixes maximum fines for failure to file auditor's report; authorizes creation of reserve funds for anti­ cipated capital expenditures; provides for advertising notice of intent to enact subdivision regulations and authorizes such ordinances to be adopted by ref­ erence. Act 266 (HB 1763) Extends to 30 days the time payment for property purchased from boroughs. Act 282 (SB 520) Provides a procedure for repeal­ ing or amending existing ordinances in the course of a codification. Regional Planning Commissions are primarily concerned with those commu­ nity problems which have no respect for municipal boundaries . In addition, this H0ME RULE TAXES - Act 276 (Sb 757) Validates until end of tax year, those cooperative type of commission may have definite economic advantages. What deed transfer tax ordinances, adopted prior to June 28, 1955, in conflict with several communities may not be able to do separately because of cost limitations the Act 60 requirements that tax be paid by transferor. may be feasible by a joint arrangement. The powers, duties and membership of such a regional commission are determined by the participating civil subdi­ PLANNING - Act 265 (HB 17 51) Authorizes the merger of the Allegheny County visions . Planning Commission and Traffic and Transit Commission. BRIDGEPORT PROPERTY TAXES- Act 283 (HB 114) Changes the procedure for appeals from assessments by property owners for the payment of taxes pending appeal and for refunds due as a result of appeals. Act 267 (HB 1707) Eliminates in Allegheny the prohibition against assessment of new buildings in process of construction. The Sanitary Water Board has requested the borough of Bridgeport, Mont­ gomery County, to issue non-debt revenue bonds to finance the construction of additions and improvements to its sewage treatment plant to provide a higher degree of treatment and greater capacity in compliance with orders issued by UTILITY COSTS - Act 252 (SB 156) Authorizes the State Highway Department to the Board to the municipality a few years ago. Because the community did not change municipal utility facilities in state highway projects, and to enter into comply several years ago the Board took its case to the Montgomery County agreements with municipalities for sharing costs of such changes; authorizes Court, seeking a writ of mandamus. That court decided, however, that a writ the PUC to determine cost allocation if agreement cannot be reached. (Cor­ would not be issued, pointing out that the Board had not requested the Borough recting description of Act in December issue.) to procure the funds necessary for construction by issuing non-debt revenue bonds in accordance with the provision of an Act of 1935. The State appealed VETERANS PREFERENCE - Act 230 (Hb 740) Extends civil service preference the case to the Supreme Court, but that Court sustained the decision of the counto veterans of armed conflict. y court. The request now being made to the Borough by the Board is is accor­ dance with the provisions of that Act. THOUGHTS FOR TODAY nf th rhe request 10r issuing the bonds also states that provision for the payment or charo ercSt a"d princlPal of the bond issue be made by imposing a sewer rental I just want you to loan me enough to tide me over until something unexpectedly or charge, winch is also authorized by the Act. turns up. PUBLICATION 8 letter- Published monthly as a community service, originatesi in the Political Scienc •^ Department of Wilkes College. Notes and inquires may be addressed to Dr. J" 6 , ’ bailey, Political Science Department, Wilkes Colleg0' Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania? There once was a man who called a spade a spade, until he stumbled on one inthe dark. �WHAT'S NEW? city officials will soon decide whether to WILKES-BARRE - Wilkes-Barre ’ float a bond issue of $300, 000 or more for such items as a new s~ swimming pool, heavy motor equipment, assessment maps and bookkeeping machin —les . L. V. NO. 4 WILKES COLLEGE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- The County Lonmu^wu^s ------------------V Commissioner are presently consider’ g r..’----- ■•"J reassessment program for the whole e— county. the costs of a. comprehensive 1956 total valuation - realestate, coal and occupation a J The county's 1 ' ’ under the 1955 valuation. r°Ppecj $565,232i ' DURYEA - Two women ---Mrs. Julian Jackson, councilman, and Mrs. Jennie Barlik, secretary---will have pre-eminent roles in the borough's local government. LARKSVILLE - Sergeant Stanley Piekanski was advanced to Chief of Police at a recent reorganization meeting. FORTY-FORT - All officers, patrolmen and other borough employers were re­ appointed at the reorganization meeting. WYOMING - Attorney Emanuella Falcone is the first woman to be appointed sol­ icitor for any Wyoming Valley community. NANTICOKE - The Mayor's office reports a gratifying response to letters re­ cently sent out requesting property owners to repair and improve dilapi­ dated sidewalks. SWOf ERV ILLE - The council has made it more inviting for persons at the Town Hall by installing modern sanitary facilities . resurvey. The engineering engineering firm firm would would locate locate a plant site to care four communities. The rate would be adjusted so that the joint plan ’ would be less for each municipality than it would --------be —; if each community operated its own plant. APRIL 15, 1956 Zoning is primarily concerned with controlling the various uses of land and is one of the major powers for implementing planning. It is a means to an end and not an end in itself. To achieve its maximum value in service to the community it must be a part of and based on comprehensive and continuing planning. All civil divisions, counties, cities, boroughs and townships, have the authority to use the zoning powers. By nature zoning is technical with exten­ sive legal ramifications embracing both statutory and case law. It is widely known as a "legal tool" of planning. Reduced to outline form the following are the purposes of zoning: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. EXETER - The council has abolished the Board of Health and turned the commu­ nity's health function over to the State Department of Health. a PA. ZONING BACK MOUNTAIN - Many residents of the area feel that the time has come for paid fire truck and ambulance drivers. UP-RIVER COMMUNITIES - Agreement for a joint sewage disposal plant was nearer it was reported at a u recent meeting of the Public Services Commitee of the Chamber of Commerce. T u»i. x xwo-^*** • . It was also reported that Pittston, West Pittston, Exeter and Wyoming have agreed to put up $1,000 pro ra WILKES-BARRE, 7. 8. To promote health, safety, morals or the general welfare To lessen congestion in the streets To insure safety from fire, panic and other dangers To provide adequate light and air To prevent the overcrowding of land and avoid undue con­ centration of population To facilitate adequate provision of: (a) Transportation (b) Water (c) Sewerage (d) Parks and playgrounds (e) Other public requirements To conserve the value of buildings and land To encourage the most appropriate use of the land throughout the civil division. These purposes to be accomplished by: 1. Regulating the height, number of stories, and size of 2. 3. 4. 5. buildings and structures. Regulating the percentage of lot that may be occupied. Specifying the size of yards, courts and other open spaces. Controlling the density of population. Regulating the location and use of buildings, structures and land for trade, industry, residence, agriculture, or other purposes. �division may be divided into dist In 'raming a zoun.b dinance, a All regulations must be unifo,?0 ts of ' shape and size as zoning may be°rdeemed best, district may differ from thosj ^for may bc each district, but the regulations in one ln an. FOURTH ANNUAL DINNER Plans are being made for the fourth ann„=i local officials. This dinner has annually been h the Luzerne County be enacted only under special proceduDining Room. No definite date has been set a. „ 7 the Wilkes Colle8e ■ u res. A zoning can d ted t0 recommend to the local Ordinances for be forthcoming in the near future. Remember announcement wiu must first be PF ning commission may act as c°uncii ficates will be awarded to those who have comni e adleS are lnvlted- Certizoning c3mnliX?ed regulations,ust hold advertised public hearings. a and to those who have completed the health offf/ & * COUncllmen's course ,M var>»«s Pr-->P°* commis31011 ™ dationS, the council must also holdAfter made to those local officials who have given unst /T8*/ WiU be Th' s its recommen —1 adver. to their communities over a long period of time '"n"8 7 °ffthelr time and efforts the Commission maxe these latter awards should be forwarded to the PolitSlV' th°Se deServe tised public hearings. soon as possible. 6 Polltlcal Science Department as be advertised by reference to the approved map Zoning ordinances and regulations ax-’-other. I S are followed in changing zoning regulaGenerally the same procedur • ^the directly affected area object to a change, ;. If 29% or more of those. 111 i.. ^sually required for its authorization. tions a larger majority of the c ACTS OF THE 1956 GENERAL ASSEMBLY FIRST CLASS TOWNSHIP CODE - Act 301 (HB 874) Increases to 15 mills the maximum tax rate for general purposes and to 5 mills the additional tax that may be levied with court approval. Proper administration of the zoning ordinance requires a Board of Appeals gr Adjustment. The preparation of a satisfactory ordinance usually requires HOME RULE TAXES - Act 300 (SB 7 58) Permits municipalities to designate experience and technical training and professional guidance. The ordinance whether transferor or transferee shall pay deed transfer tax. should not only forbid certain types of development, but should also encourage the type of development which the community desires . It should be a positive rather than a negative force. Above all, the zoning ordinance should be based on an accepted community plan. SALT SPREADER The city of Wilkes-Barre has decided to purchase eight salt spreaders to be usee in the spreading of rock salt to melt ice and snow on central city streets Rock salt was spread by hand this last winter to determine the cost factor whe w°Hhared With Cinderin8‘ Since the results were satisfactory, the use of sa •tmu.d and the city will purchase mechanical salt spreaders. PUBLIC BUILDINGS - Act 287 (HB 738) Authorizes boroughs, cities and coun­ ties to furnish rooms in any public building to the American Gold Star Mo­ thers, Inc. , and to ladies auxiliaries of war veterans organizations. VEHICLE CODE - Act 312 (HB 445) Requires drivers on non-divided highways to stop when approaching or overtaking school bus picking up or discharging passengers; on divided highways to stop when overtaking and slow to 15 mph when approaching; to slow to 15 mph when passing school bus parked at the curb to pick up or discharge children at school. THOUGHTS FOR TODAY Science says the mocking bird can change its tune 89 times in 7 minutes. We know of several who will regard this record with en\ y. Work is better than play - to those who love it. ST. CLAIRE The Fed T «al Government t Attorney has taken‘ stePs to recover - ’ hrou£h office of Federal District in 1951 forr the purpoSe of Drf. 030 $^600.00 made to the Borough ctile town's sewage disposal ok lng F^ans y°r the construction of an a1 comP1® lite Fede IV/n's G°Vernnient is nri, Although the addition has not been seizure the to' WuniciPal property attem?ting to recover the loan by nC u<ding fire engines and police cars • «< st. CIf PUBLICATION . thlv as a community service, originates in This News-letter, published month!) Notes and inquiries may be the Political Science Department of W 1 u ’ .ence Department, Wilkes College, addressed to Dr. Hugo V. Mailey, Politico Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. �WHAT'S NEW? " -imissioners passed the 1956 budget v’ PLAINS - Plains Township Comi ,'"hich despite the protests of more than 125 tov/n , a $7.50 per capita tax ' ------ --------- *' resi. NO. 5 WILKES COLLEGE, dents. js which years ago paid the bulk of the localtax NANTICOKE - Coal C°mPanie bill carry but 22% of the load today. LUZERNE - The town fathers are planning a storm sewer from Ch Toby's Creek to take care of the mountain water and prevent it fr Stfeet to into the lower end of the Borough. orn flowj^ EDWARDSVILLE - The Borough lost $880.00 in assessed valuation this year in. stead of gaining the thousands of dollars anticipated through the new ' buildin. development. WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP - The Commissioners have agreed on a1 budget of $44,971.67 that calls for a reduction of 1 mill in taxes. LARKSVILLE - The valuation this year is $104,189 less than the figure used by Borough Council in preparing the annual budget. The tax levy is 19 1/2 mills NlW i , 1956 mixes WILKES-BARRE, PA. MAY 15, 1956 1 x— LAND SUBDIVISION CONTROL The subdivision of land is essential to the general growth of almost every type of community and can be a great benefit if it provides proper living conditions for new residents and at the same time gives assurance of economic maintenance and service and a long-term addition to the community's resources. On < the other hand, poorly planned, poorly located or premature land subdivisions become 1------ 2 can L ----------j a permanent handicap to any community's growth. Counties, cities, boroughs, townships of the first class and townships of the second class, all have the power to control the subdivision of the land under their jurisdiction. This is an extremely important power. When land is subdivided the lo­ cal government has its best opportunity to influence the future physical pattern of the community. At the same time it can control the developing pattern of its public facilities, such as streets, surface drainage, water supply, and sewage disposal. ASHLEY - The Pennsylvania Department of Highway Engin eers has agreed to spend $21,900 for a new span over Solomon's Creek. Success in land subdivision control depends largely upon the recognition by public officials and by real estate developers that poorly planned developments are unnecessarily costly to the community, to the purchasers of the properties and to the developer. LUZERNE COUNTY - In the future ttemporary loans will be made only ■as needed for the sums needed, the thought bein^ g to save payment of interest: on mone) that was not being used but remained on deposit. In general, no road, street, lane, alley or drainage facility maybe op­ ened, constructed or dedicated for public use except in accordance with approved plans and neither the public officials nor any other public authorities may place or operate sewers, drains, water pipes or other facilities, or do no work of any kind on unauthorized or unapproved streets. DURYEA ■- Council " instructed its of roads — andJ sewers washed i , Engineer tto draw up tplans for the repl&cern.ent ' out by the flood of last August. DUPONT - The r18tate and a representative of council have agreed to Posted 25 mile —speed zone in the Borough. SWOYERVILLE for general tudy a The Borough will « c, Purposes 2 i/o r operate on a 17 mill tax rate for 1956 ’ 1/2 for street lighting. 141/ To fully employ land subdivision controls, boroughs and townships must enact certain regulations specifying conditions under which land can be subdi­ vided. Such a procedure is not required for cities or counties, although it is advisable. Counties can fine from $50 to $100, plus costs, for each lot in viola«on. Cities can fine not exceeding $300. Boroughs and townships can enforce a Penalty up to $1,000 or tow years' imprisonment or both. Cities are the only governmental unit which have extra-territorial auth­ ority. A city planning commission has jurisdiction over land subdivision ^tending three miles beyond the city limits, except where tins area of juris­ diction "may conflict with the zone of similar character connected with another Municipality. " �parking meters d that the parking meter is no longer pral it may well be conclul e. pennies and nickelslonger from tficant gadget which can pain n institution of great moment an ^^otodsts . It has become an A . meters and the revenues derived park„ ‘ ■ Bolb th. "'.J* * “portions and are likely to eo„ti„„e municipalities have rea ”»crease. The f rk”f„ facilities is constantly increasing. Con>mu. The use he number used <« „ ,Lir installation involve uncertainty and nity attitudes toward meter, befo ma change substantially. once lire “'“S’ »o While the bulk of the curb meters ' an_hour rate or its equivalent, there J?8' 8ti11 are tagged with the 5-centsthe part of municipalities to experiment an jincreasing willingness on desirable objectives. If the funds so deriv/a g w_Fh,rates wxu.erintoo^er accomplish derived, gram itself, are dedicated to alleviating DaX’ above °Ve the the costs C08t* of of the the meter meter procommend such efforts and to bolster th! difficulti^, there is much’t seems to be a developing tendency among m ? °f the Use °f meteT Th meter-fee schedules so that higher rates graduate their P^n. are placed on metered spaces that are closer m tn permissable time, or both demand than on those farther away. This ig the’generators of parkin', uable space should command the higher price ^"^-SXdprecis. — -e been tested. . r in many cities is an expanding enterprise; Because the parking; me: e m; and because it can be exceedingly because it is of an ’veI-a11 P economic implications - for all these reacomplex, if viewed in the light ot lodged in thoge sons the functions invo ve formed most expertly on the basis of merit or S”"’e’X because of political expediency or partisan pressures. , ®°°1 Sense' since the more val> an other things being equal. Dothe notgolden scoff any the lowly through flowlonger of the at pennies and parkin. nickel! ™ . “ may yet Pr°vide, "open sesane" for solution of the parkin. diffic„lr “ facilitates, the United States. 8 “1Cultles confronting cities in the ATLANTA ON REFUSE A vigorous tendency is discernible toward lowering fines for violation of parking meter regulations, and toward making it easier for motorists to pay whatever penalties are involved. Frequently, no sacrifice in the total revenue from fines results from such practices. The need for parking accomodations looms so large that any diversions of revenues to nonparking purposes is beginning to be looked upon as undesirable in the public interest, as well as possible contravening the legal justification for parking meter. Though much remains to be done, an increasing tendency is fnnrH i curb and off-street-parking facilities into a single legal, accomodat^ lnancial whole • An impressive quantity of off-street-parking xk ? _ °nS haS alfeady been Provided form parking-meter funds . Some of the largest cities j are among these. It is in this role that the parking meter can perhaps make its g e test contribution toward the economic and social well-being of the urbanized areas of the United States. que8tionable wisdom of the public pol- icy it engenders, the^oveme seems to be gaining momentum tion with that program not the “"’“•‘"i COmmercial advertising on parking meters dlfficul*ie8 have developed in connec- ”hiCh “ * Atlanta's incenerator actually turns up a profit of $75,000 a year. It does this through salvage and the sale of steam. The steam is used to heat most of Atlanta's downtown business buildings. The salvaging of old tin cans earns an­ other tidy sum. Scrap metal, such as discarded auto parts, bicycle frames, etc. is sold to the highest bidder. The incinerator ash has been found to be an excell­ ent base for driveways, parking lots, playgrounds and roadways. Little of this is sold, however, because of its usefulness in street repair and construction by the City. MUNICIPAL REPORTS Each year the contest for modern Municipal Reports sponsored by the Institute of Local Government at Pennsylvania State University grows in impor tance and scope. All communities know the value of a Modern Report. No commu­ nity in Wyoming V Iley has ever won or submitted a report in this contest. It might be worthwhile to look forward to participation in this activity. Write to the Institute at Penn State. The entry deadline is July 1, 1956. Remember the °ld maxim, "you can't sell 'em what you don't tell 'em. H hold. that the 8ervitude which may not lawfully 0 the owners of abutting property. It is cq_Uite ' aPParent that without regard tn meter may possess, it does effectively and u &ny other advantages the parking at the curb. In addition to assisting in the 8U atantially reduce overtime parking the parking meter increases L " ’ _ Parking turnovT/lt^6^ °f parking restrictions, second principal regulatory objective. T, at the curb. This constitutes ite that municipalities in overwhelming numbers ha e findings of this investigation reveal greatly by use of the parking meter. er“ ..ave found that turnover is augment6 e imposed without making compensaf 1 THOUGHTS FOR TODAY Wc suggest some new issue of postage a weeping stamp carrying a picture of tax Payer. are he won't know what you are y°u can always tell a fool, but the chances lklng about. �HOT-MIX CURBS t. c V Lil* wl -,rs, can be constructed I '' with or without gutte 'Vith a 4 is hot-mix. Their use i_ steadily on the increase. Asphaltic curbs, ‘ New placing machines now They heavy-duty asphaltic 21-wherever employed. mold the mixture into a varie 0,1 the give excellent service ied' with apparatus to i.. markably quick and much less y of market can be equippti of such curbs is rem; about 50£ to 70^ Per lineal foot. ®*peiu shapes. ConstructionCosts t WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, Pa range from a V., N°- 6 formerly necessary in curb c- The sive than concrete. C. fOU JUNE 15, 1956 -eluded the forms ’ • , a day. This type Coiis of ( truc. new machines havemore pre< than 2,000 feet of curbing bumb against it, abuse. When tires of cars or trucks ---tion adn can place J they d0 withstand heavy ai >als which cause rigid curbs to scale a, ■nd Pit haVe . Ice-melting cl' They require little or no maintenance. no harm. .. ROBERT H. McGREc.OR Asphalt,, CUrbdistinct advantage over any other type of v—on — a. asphaltic c_. no effect curbs. watterproof quality gives Trends in local government were outlined u v Director of the Bureau of Municipal Affairs in the n/V' McGreg°L Affairs, at the Fourth Annual Dinner of the Luzerne r °f Internal redevelopment held on May 21. Among the trends mentioned was the dT ? Officials for more and better governmental services The result citizenrF tlv exploring redevelopment to remake part of the City Nanticoke is presen y F m. City officials received plans and pr9. ment, with limited resources, has been hard pressed to ne f g°Vernunder the State RedeYJn7™tants with a view to replacing blighted areas with demanded by the public. The only choice in the face of fixed °rm 8ervices based on property taxes is to improve the operation. operating revenue SustriTlsRes and^arking areas. tettvt t?^ BRIDGE TRAFFIC A coordinated plan for changing bridge lane traffic flow to meet rush hour demands is in the discussion stage between Kingston and Wilkes-Barre. Such a change-the-lane plan must be endorsed by both communities on both sides of the Market Street Bridge. Permission of the State Highway Department is neces­ sary for the plan. Another step forward in cooperation. FIRE RADIO SERVICE Contract for a ^^^yn^y radio swarded by fire chiefs of seven seven West Side Communities tp„. Jhe sy.tm emergencies . Radios will be installed in one t ru<* in each of the ge® USed --------for r emergencies. •- ’ S_w°y Courtdale, Luzerne, ,er __ville, ..xt, Forty?/artiCipating communities: Pringle, Headquarters of West Side Mi" Mutual Aid will Kingston and Edwardsville. by the municipalities and Civil "Deft ---'ense 1 be ln Kingston. Cost will be borne The speaker listed a number of methods that have been tried in the effort to improve local government efficiency. Included among these was the increas­ ing professionalization of municipal administration - appointment of persons trained by schooling and experience. Acceptance of the manager plan is becoming more general. While 10 years ago only 36 communities were under the manager form, today the number is 75. Another major trend is the recent emphasis on long-range municipal planning and subdivision control. In stating that there are but a few municipalities that could not improve their assessment procedures, he also emphasized that this does not mean all taxpayers would be hit with the increase, but certain taxpayers will no longer get a free ride. Among Among his his closing closing remarks, remarks, Mr. Mr. McGregor McGregor expressed his desire to see higher wages for municipal employees in order to make public service more attractive. SALT duplication . , This News-letf.-. Published r origina^e6y nHuDePartrnentmonthly as a community service, ^yie^ f13 Cnll ~ -Ur . I of Wilkes College. Notes and llege- WiikeB.Barr Penn*ylvania Political Science Department, vs. CINDERS After trying salt on City streets has decided to discontinue the use of cm every spring is expected to be a tidy su f°r the whole program of snow remova ’ ter WilkeS"®arre savings in s*reet phased8 spreaders will be p �HEALTH. CERTIFICATES President of the Wilkes-Barre Board Of p Charles H. Min«r- F incipai health officer, presented certift •ftedby Edward J- Pug County who completed the Health Trainin g’ aSXht health officers in3 Board of Health and the p^.^8. Co^ This course was co-sp^ wilkes College. The following officers and Biology Departvennshak, Hanover; John Emanuel, Hanover; Louis certificates: John an Wilkes-Barre; John Wasmanski, Plains; £a H°O<^’ West Pittston; James Rule> COUNCILMEN AND COMMISSIONERS „ P princiP pal of the Service of the Dep att. Mr. Alfreds. Holt, nted certPublic ificates to nineInstitute local officials. The ment of Public Induction p^ co_sponsOred by the College and the class taught by Dr. Hugo . received certificates: George Astolfi, Public Service Institute. John Cefaiyj Ashley; Martin Gallette, Plains; Dr. John Biernac , ’ Kovalich, Newport; Anthony Kulikovs'. Stanley Scruitaky. Pringle. MERIT AWARDS Annually, the Political Science Department of Wilkes College Service Award to those local officials who have served their co™a Kni(fa fifteen years or more. These awards were presented to. _. Robert J. Wilkes-Barre; Edward Pugh, Wilkes-Barre, Principal Health O£t^e ’ Coun. William, Wilkes-Barre, Secretary to the Mayor; Joseph Jewell, a Q0Rectot cilman; Herbert Smith, Dallas, Burgess; Arthur Dungey, Dallas, ax CouncilLuther Nicholson, White Haven, Secretary; Clair Murdoch, Wyoming, port[ man; Thomas J. Williams, Laflin, Tax Collector; William Evans, °-d Havard Secretary, Board of Health; Emily Metcalf, Hanover, Secretary, micil®1811' West Pittston, Council President; Morgan Williams, West Pittston, ° De?af, Edwin Sites, Pittston, City Clerk; James Halford, Pittston, Public Sa ment; Dr. Daniel Robinhold, Forty Fort, Board of Health. CIVIL service eorboro SECRETARIES ? Tenure in office for boro co^ ’"° C°n,ention . secretaries will be an important facial 0 1sthe ^°a •c a ... ‘•ldb”' Some have the feeling that these appointed ° of tl-thoUgb ftccir; Sieves that the » ' and protection provided police. Another sc < ary should be appointed in the same way a of the stree0 (>' -tment is made according to Section 11 ■ B°r nt successor shall qualify." No doubt the L‘°C rioU0jy General Assembly will consider in 1957 very apP°^mentand^: the nure of boro secretaries. ACTS OF THE GENERA). ASSEMBLY DELINQUENT TAX SALES - Act 298 (SB 523) pPn • treasurers' sale to pay, in addition to am R®quires Purchasers at a part necessary to pay all taxes an ar™ °Unt of Purchase money or chase money; provides for the ’forteiturenofeqiia2 tO 25% °.f the pur“ fails to make complete settlement in the timSUC ,m°nies i£ Purchaser the money to be disposed of in the same ma ° manner Pr°vided, e same manner as purchase money. F!RE SALES - Act 324 (SB 780) Extends the provisions of the Act relating bankruptcy, closing out and fire sales to boros u relaUng it unlawful to conduct such sales unless licensed i WHS ^S’ maklng , • ■ r , licensed, in accordance with the provisions of the law, by the appropriate municipal officilas; pro­ vides for the payment of the license fee to the municipality of $25 permits appeals for the refusal or revocation of licenses by munici­ palities. FIRE WORKS - Act 325 (SB 842) Authorizes a municipal governing body, under reasonable rules and regulations adopted by it, to grant permits for use of fire works in connection with raising and protecting crops from birds and animal damage. PROPERTY TAXES - Act 371 (SB 832) Requires the appropriate county board to give notice to clerk or secretary of each political subdivision of (1) any change in excess of $300 in assessed value as fixed in the pre­ ceding assessment role, and (2) the value of any property separately fixed for the first time, whether such change or new valuation is made before or after an appeal to the county board or the court, fixes time limit for political subdivisions to appeal decision of the board or court to run on the day that notice is sent. BOROUGH CODE - Act 435 (HB 289) Authorizes issuance of non-debt reve­ nue bonds for altering, improving or enlarging sewer systems or sewage treatment plants, water works, and electric power and gas plants; re­ quires boros issuing such revenue bonds to adjust and, where necessary, to increase service charges to provide reserve funds for depreciation, future improvements and payment of interest and principal or indebted­ ness. _ EMINENT '.u 3 or actions .o cw of petitions DOMAIN - Act 430 /c (SB 53U) T imits theorfiling authority to a period of notice is served the owner of the affected prope “ proP" y - '■! the use of lands in coal Refuse disposal - Act 471 (hb 1593) Problbl . ,ermit is first obtained from the mining areas for refuse disposal unless P -State Department of Mines. �” Code - acx Act 456 (HB L _ Third Class City Loae wu 1809) SUBDIVISION CONTROL-ubdivision plan i8 approved by the plaimill| lg torr, 3 automatically are relieved’. fI.rorri ' p,«rides ,hat ", a„d mortgages 1 “ mission, purchases a . . __ t ---------------subdivision are freed from possible.encu^? “ability and all lots m the t fail to carry out his required improvement brance should the developer NO. ? /OL. V. ' Vilkss CollegeTH^^^ WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA. JULY 15, 1956 obligations. Boro and Township Codes - Act 459 (HB 1812), Act 458 (HB 181 n md Township Codes Act 460 (HB 1813) Provides the same for boros and townships ’ and TAX REFUNDS - Act 447 (HB 111) Prohibits the refunding of taxe fees that were inadvertently or erroneously paid a municipal’ °r ^CetlSe three years prior to discovery. Y more than THIRD CLASS CITY CODE - Act 415 (Hb 876) Limits hours of service for firemen to 56 in any one calendar week where the hours of day and night service are equalized. VEHICLE CODE - Act 389 (HB 844) Authorizes municipalities and school districts to use "silent policemen" within 100 feet of school zones, begin­ ning one hour before and ending one hour after school hours; prohibits use of such devices in conflict with any rule of the Secretary of Highways; authorizes Secretary of Highways, at his discretion, to determine proper location insofar as state highways are concerned. THOUGHTS FOR TODAY anh' CaUS y°“ * “ There once was a cowboy who wore only one spur. side of the horse went, the other would too. JU8t q“etly 'ake He figured that if °ne PUBLICATION te8 ------------------------ce This Ne —- • lews-letter, published monthly as a community serV1 inquirie0 th<= Political Scie' ^ilke» fessed to Dr.-nee Department of Wilkes College. Notes an ;HugoV. Mailey, Political Science Departmen , Pen»;yI, , Ivania THE ILLUSION OF SUBURBAN ECONOMY In the rapid expansion of America's cities in recent years, the problem of the urbanite has been to establish a home for himself at the highest social level in an economy in which costs are rising. Homeowners have desperately tried to get out from under the property tax load. It has been a fond illusion of many that moving into the suburbs will accomplish this. Actually, such a result is unlikely under the best of conditions. It is true there are a few ways in which savings in taxes can be made by establishing a suburban home. In the first place, if the core city is seriously corrupt and the suburb is not, a saving equal to the waste can be made. In the second place, very large cities suffer from increasing costs per capita. Beyond a certain point, cities lose any advantage of large scale opera­ tions and begin to encounter cost increases. In the third place, crime rates, health and slum problems, and welfare ex­ penses are all likely to be greater in the core city and hence more expensive. Lu, it may be possible to have the state and Lastly, by moving into the suburbs performed by the core city and borne by county perform the services that are i the core city taxpayers. The picture of large savings is likely to be illusory, however, and for many an increase in reasons. First, a move to the suburbs almost certainly means fire insurance rates. , bv location in the suburbs (advanSecondly, any real tax advantages cause -tauzed in the sale price and ----- -apitalized tages in the site value of land) tend to become^ |oses through jerry-building The buyer loses accrues to the seller and not the buyer. T ie uy building codes i- or skimping on building materials because of xnadeq no services. Many sub­ n nnlite way of saying Thirdly, low taxes is really a p hanites expect, In moving out of a city, about contamination and a urbs do not have all the services that ur worry at _ Th1 s c aU B e D a septic tank may be necessary. iation increasest, sewers may be necesfalling water table level. And, as popn ‘ tment in a iseptic tank aary. The result is a total loss of the n �Fourthly, services that they are available are likely be This means that are not likely to be to eithe amateurs. inexpensive. erf°rr ~ d by me r Satisf-^ctory a, _ y or Hhe’city but the suburbanite can be assured that they wiU thaase « 4 lnc^e Ld pace If one family is attracted to a particular Suburb, many ^iUbe, too.’ As population density increases, the need for urban servi, others increases Each new service must be paid for by additional taxes. r-- -ices Water and sewerage systems must be installed. Streets need paving Street Ughts must be installed. Urbanites demand many services. The discovery that these services must be paid for results ! in bitter illusionment to the suburbanite who had believed that suburban dis. Dving includ, the having of the cake as well as the eating of it. led CONTROL OF SIGNS It is unlawful to place any sign, banner, , or advertising matter of whatsoever on or across any public road or highway, or on or across any kind ture within the legal limits of any public road any strucobtained the written consent of the authorities or highway without first having responsible for the of such public road. rnaintenance »ZZZZZZpow" overhanging signs Other types of political subdivisions P^ers, discussed in an may regulate signs under general zoning earlier issue. garbage AND REFUSE DISPOSAL Third-class cities, boros, and townf’ . prohibit the dumping or otherwise depositin; ships have the power to regulate or or to prohibit the accumulation of garbage r ag garbage or rubbish within their ar Upon petition of the majority of adult taxable and rubbish upon private propertytownship which has been defined as a village, or contract for removal of ashes, garbage, residents of any territory 'sr*tb*?(jg ment sufficient to defray the cost of such removal. township supervisors may Pr°Vfi3e8i' or refuse and levy a per capita a ^phalt U) the/S Curbs and f CURBS and gutters gutters have four dii omical to construct ■ lact advantages over other type 1 construct; (3) they can be „ out 20% of the cost of otherW constructed much faster; ( <2) the* are eTsre eC°n01 8^r seX^ . SHADE TREE COMMISSIONS Third-class cities, boros, ’ and first-class townships may establish a Shade Tree Commission, which will have townships -1/e custody and control of the shade trees within the municipality. ■ exclusive The Commission may plant, remove, protect, and maintain shade trees along the . Any action on the part of the Commission must be published in one streets or more newspapers. The cost of any planting, replanting, or removal must be owner of the property in front of which paid by the the work is done. for the trees will be paid by the mun: The cost of caring icipality. In first-class townships the i Commissioimers are e-----or remove any trees, shrubbery, empowered' to cut, alter , or underbrush within the legal public street. Any wood becomes the p--- ' ' o_. width of any property of the abuttingj owner but must be removed from the highway within ten days. In second-class f townships the planting of trees along roadsides is encouraged by an abatement under certain conditions of one dollar of road tax for every two trees set out, by an allowance for every tree growing naturally by the side of a highway, 1 ' and by the imposition of a penalty for the cutting of such trees. Trees3 growing along uncultivated lands may not be cut down or destroyed without the consent of the abutting owner if they measure four inches or more in diameter and are beyond 1 fifteen feet on either side of the center line of the road. In the case of roads running through improved or cultivated lands, shrubs or trees may be cut or destroyed if the supervisors feel they interfere with public travel, and only after notifying the abutting property owner of the contemplated action. STATE ASSOCIATION OF BOROS State Association of Boros. Sectio , are authorized to organize 1 017 of the Boro the Code as amended Act 262 of 1955. The Boros of thec Commonwe interests of theby a State Association of Boros for the purpose o£ council and payment of Boros; any boro may join the association y mo delegates from the elected the annual dues. Council may designate one or meeting of the association °r appointed officials of the boro to attend t e a the procedure allowed which shall be held in the Commonwealth in acc eg incurred in attending the bY law, each delegate shall be allowed for i s . and returning from the Meeting $20 per day together with 8< Per ting shall not be more than three Meeting. The time spent in attending said thereto and therefrom. Each daya exclusive of the time employed in travei 9Uch reasonable dues as bo: *o becoming a member of the association ‘oro8 having a population o hii iay be fixed by the association but sue les8 than 1, 000 shall not exceed $15. �applications municipal fund Act 655, passed in the payment of $30, 000, 000 to of roads, streets ai._ 1 '’j . st session of the Legislature, provides f°r the V. NO. 8 WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, -tor Li, PA. AUGUST 15, 1956 Fund. . rmula under Act 655 is identical with that used in •'The allocation tor i cent mileage basis and 40 per PrevioJS years. The money is^ {he Act specifies and that is how the Departiment P0Pulation basis. Tnat 15 ", 000 000 additional provided in Act 655 ■rnent has X’S’Xip.Uty. rural Ind urban, will receive more U i8 obmoney. -ouS Vears provided only $18, 000, 000 in State ' "Legislation inpm this to $30, 000, 000 a year. In addition aid to the municipalities. Act b municipalities, the Act eliminates the matching ----- 1 to increasing the amount for the ^Xs required the municipalities to raise p.ovf.ic which “J fully In the State program. ■■ $4, 000, 000 locally in order to pa p To qualify for the money each municipality is required to furnish the Depart­ rr.ent of Highways with specific information spelled out in the Act. These reports must be submitted to the Department's district engineers in charge of the area in which the municipality is located. They are then checked for accuracy and forwarded to the Central Office and thence to the fiscal offices for payment. The first semi-annual payment is due on June 1, the second on December 1. Municipalities which have not forwarded report forms to highway district engi­ neers are urged to do so promptly. LEGISLATION AFFECTING MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES amends Section 4B (h) of the Municipal Act to Act 145 - remove any question regarding the fact Authorities that services of so an as authority, as well as rates, are under the jurisdiction of the Court of Common Pleas of the county where the principal office of the authority is located. Appeals are provided within thirty days after the final decision of the Court of Common Pleas. Act 633 - provides and authorizes the Department of Highways to enter into an agreement with a municipal authority for the sharing in the cost of any construction, reconstruction, or alteration of any sewer, water, or gas line due to any construction, relocation, or widening of any highway or bridge. If no agreement is reached, then the PUC will determine the cost to be borne by each party. Act 430 - limits to six years the period in which a person having any interest in land taken by an authority may petition for the appointment of a board of viewers to fix the damages. ASSESSMENTS thoughts for TODAY No man is remembered because he lived long. lived well. (Only some look it.) His chances are better if be The trouble with blunt words is that they have sharp edges. PUBLICATION This News -letter, .’ published monthly as a community service, . -eS the Political bcie addressed to Dr*'ince Depart: rtment of Wilkes College. Notes and in<^^ke9 Hugo V. ] Wilkes-Barre, Mailey, Political Science Department, CoW“ PennsypIvania. The 1956 figures of the State Tax ^X*et average, in the County, real estate is asse t fixed value. The market value for property in the Cou y V In 1954> $712,695,400 while the assessed valuation was se a is due to the the assessment was 36.7% of the market 0 hne the assessed valuation fact that the market value increased by $ > , resulted in some types did not keep pace, plus the fact that a loss mig of assessed valuations. ■ ,o8% about 3 1/2% higher than the average Generally, the State average is 39.8/o, in Berks County and Clear *n the County. There have been spectacu ar c lowest rate field County Centre County assessed its property while Clearfield was the highest - 75.7 o. high of 50. 2% in Newport to a low Assessments in the County range from a end of the ladder are such communi16.8% in Dallas Township. At the uppci 42826 �■ 1k s Barre, Ashley, Jenkins, Laflin> w Hanover, Wil* ' q{ the ladder are cornmuniti, arrior CODIFICATION Uke ^lip, N“ngO1‘' Sale”’ Kin8stonTLea ' Dallas Township, Da and Fairview. ACTS OF THE . MJ) A.^i.g boroughs with approval o£ the court to iniProve Act 98 (HB 683) *burial grOunds. and maintain neglecte A thnrizing payment for certain improvements in rm°nthly Act 142utoent°s8and further regulating the entrance of liens in the prothon, -aotary's office. Act 148 (HB 1469) - Requiring recorder of deeds in certain cases to report transfers of property to borough tax collectors. Act 266 (HB 1763) - Extending the time for payment on purchases of borough property. Act 282 (SB 520) - Regulating the procedure to be followed in enacting necessary ordinances in the course of preparing a consolidation, codification or re­ vision of ordinances. Act 531 (HB 1474) - Amends the Borough Code regulating the power of the borough to raise its annual tax for general purposes from fifteen to twenty mills without appealing to the court. retirement at half pay aftel XentvOlfSh P°hCe °f m°re’ age. P y twenty-five years of service and sixty years of Act 128A (SB 38) - Providing for payments by the Cornrn°nWeasewage treat**16” 1th to -municiP ties which have expended money to acquire and construct se a^es $3> ali' plants in accordance with the Clean Stream Program. ApPr j^uniciP”^ to the Department of Health for payments to municipalities an other authorities toward the cost of maintaining, repairing, replaci cent 0 expenses relating to sewage treatment plants not to exceed tw the annual costs. thoughts £QR today An c~ 0Ptimist ia a man who is glad he is not one "-3 credhoVs3'1 °f feeling sorrY he cannot pay his biH8< °f his A millennium is ■""'•tag like b”° «—• h. GENERAL ASSEMBLY a centennial, only it has more legs- recorded Did you know that pasting typed copies of ordinances or r in the ordinance book probably does not legally newspaperfo:clippings legally meet meet the the requirement ------ .or recording? Did you know that ordinances must be Properly signed and attested to? Municipal ordinances are in poor condition in tunate because ordinances are municipal legislating^ places‘ This is unforto the municipality and its citizens as state laws are^o th^ JUSt important Local governments cannot operate efficientlv and d ° 6 State and its citizens. „e u..d wisely ihrou8h c.,lt.^ "“Z™7 The condition of ordinances is largely a result of the failure of municipal oKiHa! t nize the importance of periodic revision and codification. ? 1 ° recog' Many ordinances become obsolete with the passage of time, the change in local conditions or the adoption of more recent ordinances on the same subject not expressly repealing previous ones. Some municipalities have been in existance for over 200 years and have an accumulation of all the ordinances passed during that time without modernization or codification. The solicitor may feel the lack of a modern municipal code most strongly, since he is asked to give answers to many questions based on local ordinances. He is confronted with conflicts between ordinances, between ordinances and the Municipal Code, and between ordinances and other state laws and regulations, not to mention overlapping and obsolete ordinances. He must find and study the relevant ordinances and its amendments. These may be recorded in several different ordinance and minute books and some may not be recorded at all. Mose citizens and even many municipal officials think the solicitor can take a quick look at the ordinance books and give the correct answer to any legal question in volving ordinances. Thus, many solicitors are unjustly criticized for not knowing the law of the municipality. t be held responsible for the confused Likewise, the clerk or secretary canno pxnected to perform his many condition of local ordinances. He should no * p weR His primary job, as other duties and codify and revise the ordina perly in the ordinance ^r as ordinances are concerned, is to,recordJa^e to interpret ordinances. b°ok. It is definitely not his duty or his p Periodic revieion oi ordinances U or Partially ineffective from a number at every session that may change the s amount of borough solicitors' bonds lbe law was recently changed to g*vt0[ the bond. existing orth”aU ly had to be ix the authority . Y ordinance, but amount �state laws and local ordinances Utl^8s frequently invalidate ed in the courts there is no way to be The courts is challengeCerUin the law or ordinance or legality- Some laws and ordinances have be:ei> in before being nullified by the courts of its consti tutionality or more b effect for a half century . 8 cattle fOL V< Changing conditions y-^aled just because it is no longer used, an or dj from running at large on There u nance is not automatically repe may, with unquestionable legal authority,’ decid/ always the risk that someone ---- » ordinance with embarrassing results. to prosecute under an obsolete uttijycr the various amendments in their r Hification involves more than pu parts of ordinances specifically proper places and eliminating> or1 and deleting those repealed repealed. It also involves■ aisca ;J ones or otherwise replaced by the inclusion bv implication or superceded by 1 ordinances are then arranged Of new and modern ordinances. and indexed according to subje - parts o£ ordinances are omitted, ordinances are put in the code. This reduCi »e —- — Indexing is very important since it largely determines the accessibility of the ordinances in the code. Each provision of every ordinance should be thor­ oughly indexed and cross-referenced under all conceivable headings so that even the new councilman can find within seconds the specific provision of the ordinance he is seeking. and rTd-7U^CiPa^tZ ShOald “d ^idX ord^nCeS- Solicitor> clerk, or secretary to revise " j°b f°r eXPertS trained in edifying, editing, for that of the municipal official^on locai° T attempt tO substitute their judgmen; times desire to keep cert-in r d1 1 ordlnances- Municipal officials somebut for which there is a t0 an °Utsider may seem unnecessa: biting the hitching of horsZ reason- For example, an ordinance prohimunities, yet there mav bp L /*e.es Would be obsolete in most Pennsylvania comsylvania Dutch area where & PartlCUlar need for it in a municipality in the Penntrade. The codifiers' job is t pe°ple horse-drawn vehicles come to town to harmony with state lavza reaniT 6 municlPal law consistent, modern, and in ) tin: codifiers are checked -nr^10ns’ and court decisions. Changes recom®^1 «ning body before being mco “ appr°ved by the solicitor and the municipal gov. incorporated into the municipal code. publication This News-;, better, published monthlv •he Political Scie: --nee Department monthly of WiiJ commanity service, or ^dressed to Dr ^US° V. Mailev D kes College. Notes and inquire60 Wilkes-Barre, blailey, Pennsylvan^ Z’ olitlcal Science Department, Wilkes Collet •vania. NO. 8 I. WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, pA> SEPTEMBER 15, 1956 ACT NO. 600 Principal Basic ProVi8ions This Act makes it mandatory for all boroughs and . apolice force of eight or more full-time officers to ♦"nshlps maintaining for their retirement. The retirement under snob = e0tabllsh a definite system minimum of half salary based on the average montKh provide for a five years prior to retirement. y earnings over the last To qualify for retirement, the individual officer must have attained the age of 60 and have completed a minimum of 25 years of service to this age in the municipality providing the retirement, In cases of less than 25 years of service to age 60, retirement is deferred to an older age by which time 25 years of service would be attained. The retirement benefits can be established and proved through the services of an insurance company, by the establishment of a self-administered plan or a combination of those two types of retirement planning. In addition, where Social Security is in effect for Police Officers, this coverage can also be a part of the overall retirement system. In the case where the system is entirely self-admin­ istered, the services of an actuary must be employed. However, when the planning is established through the services of an insurance company, an actuary is not needed as the insurance company serves in this capacity. provided the status of the police officer s emp oy Senate Bill 1019 which establishes the requiremen police officers. The qualifications are basically a ata stipulated hourly or monthly wage. T eJ™6™ than 5% monthly compensation; and when Socia hours and pay for full time mum of 40 hours per week monthiy not less ity ais0 exists, not less than on excess. The on the portion covered by Social Security remainder of the obligation is paid by the oro g an actuary. township as determine : municipality from taxes on foreign £ for purposes of pension, retirement, uaed as ugh follows: (I) reduce unfunded wi9e sii or township, and (3) reduce member pecified) may apply equally to member Gifts, etc. (unless otherw Payments by the State Treasurer casualty insurance company ^ability benefits of policemen shal Ability, (2) apply annual obligation Contributions. rnunicipal portions of future cos �When a fund is established under this the actaary borough u- Act, Act me Moxvugxxisortotownship shaU , ,:shed under this a > determine; tab is compensation^ ,nal members, (2) offset assets employ an actuary and fix his compensation. .nd to service for 8 un£anded liability, (3) unfunded (1) liability on account of prior transferred from any previous fund to dete fanded over a period not tn liability to be paid entirely by bor•°Ughbat ?or "future service". ontribution for exceed 25 years, and (4) annual cc Traffic Analysis Traffic Classification Traffic Density Maximum, per Per lane, lane, per day Daily Volume of Passenger Cars and Light Trucks* Light ASPHALT-PAVED STREETS 25 Medium • determining structure: estima. There are three basic steps in ^afftc. (2)pavement determination of the (1) support tion of the weight, volume ana yp selection of the design mix and thickness value of the subgrade or natur . V gervice u£e and quality desired based on the above two surveys and of the pavement Light Traffic Asphalt Pavement Type o o Single Surface « j Treatment u o k CO T3 O g h Double Surface Treatment s Road Mix ■O !S. 0 Q U o a x W Plant Mix 0 'H Macadam Asphaltic Concrete Medium Traffic Quality Cost Quality Cost Choice Choice Choice Choice 6 th 1st 6th Heavy Traffic Very Heavy Trail — Quality Choice Cost Choice Quality C Choice Ch 1st 5 500 25 Heavy Unlimited 250 Very Heavy Unlimited * Unlimited Single Axle Load of 6, 000 lbs. or less. BORO Selection of Asphalt Pavement Types for Different Densities of Traffic, as Influenced by Service Life, Quality, and Cost Factors Daily Volume of Commercial Trucks and Buses CONVENTION - JARZENBOWICZ The topic on the Borough's stake in industrial development really turned into a session on redevelopment. Since most redevelopment takes place in outlying townships, borough officials were urged to assist in planning for an entire area instead of planning just for the one community. One answer to the problem of shortage of industrial sites within a borough is to redevelop blighted areas otherwise suitable for this type of enterprise. State laws now permit a new land use under redevelopment which may be any­ thing that good planning calls for - industrial, commercial, residential, or any combination of these. 5th 2nd 5th 4th 3rd 4th 3rd 4th 1st 3rd 4th 3rd 4th 3rd 2nd 5th 2nd 5 th 2nd 3rd * 2nd 1st Cost choice for this t nd the ^lability Of’ 6th 1st • an area in Chester, Pa., Federal assistance already has been approv In New Jersey, which will be utilized in part for industrial ParkinS. Trenton, a coal-dumping and a twenty-six acre blighted residential section, adja. under which the storage yard has been approved for a Federa c p commercial and indusredevelopment site will be sold to private in 2nd 6th 1st 4th Cruahed aggregategariable’ dePendin8 uPon Redevelopment authorities are 1st C°' in Redpvpinnr^o-* t ->■The g there »»a declare ordinance or or re.oUlwn — . by „y oromance resolution that^ Th„9, the »n t0 function within the limits of the city 'action within the limits of the city thr0Ugh cooperati boro -^ participate in this PrOfa™ 'r°ughs can participate in this progra county comm regional planning. may a 9 ^^nt authority- " Planning. Boroughs Boroughs may also authority and work with the county r bor°agh may set up a redevelopment au thority • g to sct up individual �WHAT'S NEW? , nv nroject has been temporarily delayed nntil all property ASHLEY - The S°X“ and Waters DeS entry. creek project »' ,he S“,e D'Partment °f seen as all «U property property <owners ”™"s sign tha the "8hts WILKES-BARRE - Applications VOL- V. NO.10 WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, Pa OCTOBER 15, 1956 of have been received from thirty men fOr NUISANCE ABATEMENT AND PRqtrcTion .. are becoming scarce and because indusKINGSTON - Because desirable lots Jiusual, a decline in permits for building trial expansion last year was i is expected. SWOYER VILLE - Resurfacing of some of the borough streets has been com. pleted. WILKES-BARRE - The amusement tax may yield $20, 000 less than budget estimates for 1956. FORTY FORT - The Council approved the construction of a storm sewer at a low spot on River Street. PLYMOUTH - Because of about $90, 000 in debts, the Council is considering the floating of a bond issue. WEST PITTSTON - Borough Council has started plans for the centennial celebration of the borough next year. EXETER - Council has asked its solicitor to prepare to seek an injunction against an ash cinder plant claiming that it is a nuisance. thoughts for today Those rare individuals who look down on their neighbors are on a bluff. usually living Children between 4 and 17 are at their and 17 the questions; and at 174 they know all the mental peaks. answers. At 4 they know all PUBL1CATION This Ni ews-letter, published the p<'olitical Science Department monthly of Wilkes---- .w addreissedtoDr. HugoV. Mailey, Political as Scie a community service, origina^e Wilkes-Bar. ,C°1}ege* Notes and inquiries re, Pennsylvania ince Department, Wilkes OF PUBLIC HEALTH Third Class Cities, Boroughs and Tow h' regulations prohibiting and requiring the removals authoritY to make vate grounds. Penalties are provided for non-comnlia nCeS on Public and priThe word "nuisance" is broadly defined and includes ,,nCe.Wlth such regulations, "dangerous conditions", "manufactures", "business" n°X10US"’ "offensive" or "weeds" prejudicial to the public health a’nd safety ^h "p^8"’ "structures" or Boroughs, and Townships of the First Class havP L of Health of Cities, mises and after due warning to abate and remove all P°Wer to insPect pre­ deem "prejudicial to the public health." rsances which they shall Supervisors of Townships of the Second Class may prohibit nuisances which are specified as accumulations of garbage and rubbish, the storage of abandoned or junk automobiles on private or public property, and the carrying on of any offensive manufacture or business. They also are empowered to remove any nuisance or dangerous structure on private or public ground after failure of the owner to do so. The obstruction of highways by the felling5 ^moVed" turning of roads is specifically punishable i S°durnpings of rubbish, glass or on notice given by the Township Supervisor • imprisonment, metal on streets or highways is also punishable by fine In the codes of Cities of the Third Class^Bo^rounder certain the First Class, the definition of "nuisance" is ex ay. The First Class conditions a public street or portion thereo , o a street or portion ot a a public street Township Law empowers the Board of Hea dure and on petition 01 a empowers street to be a nuisance, whereupon by Court P d< In the Borough Co Pr°perty owners the street referred to may e made by the council o declaration that such an area is « nUiSa:“iTedStby cZe'l. may P'"*™'X«p» B“t»ugh. In a city the Mayor, when author .£ nuisance. ‘ J o{ view„s to » P«‘ such find ,he proper to be a I!?r>y a"0 make a report to the Court,■ “^within sixty days. ' of the Publi, lc nuisance and the nuisance is not als0 made for the y of a Cityr rnay proceed to take action. Provisio declares sue passageway to to their pro/ay, alley, or lane if the Boar o owners to acce . a Publi -ic nuisance and if the right of prop " Common Pleas stating any property has lh' Court may appoint viewers from the County Csa8a8ew‘' Pttyi8 Protected. �MKTHODlorESTABUSHlNG A. Use of Insurance THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM Company Services B. Use of Self-administered System ■ for one person or any number of persons is providing a pension to q{ a sufficient amount to guaran. • iiv a matter of the accumuta amount of money required in any tee the pension for thelife of1 the^^^y^lled actuarial tables . These ? instance must be based on wha thousands of lives . The requiretables are the resu^.°^X same for both the insurance company and the self, administered plan. . and the sum of $1,923. for a ffemale. Therefore, taking the male ., monthly pension of $100. to his cre 1 r.is anticipated, this monthly inexample.■ , r sents a total of $16,7 50. Continuii aS an ng, if a group consisted of 10 repre coTe mployees, their pension commitments on the basis of $100. per month rnale? d a total of $167,500. •esents reprt AsSuming that both the insurance company and the actuary of the . t red system use the same figures, one major difference between sei)lf'adTnin^liods becomes apparent if an individual, or the group as a whole, and the accumulated funds are expended. Under such circumthe two 1116 lives too lon®insurance plan continues to pay the income without further cost 5tanCeSh’ Xf^administered plan requires additional funds. If-administered plan requires additional funds. It is interesting to note that increased lonaevitv ha • Sion costs over the years and such increases will continue 1.nCreased Pen' ffillbe 30 to 40 years before many pensions coming under’ a* day will retire, it is only common sense to establish a ref P S1°n Plan t0' guaranteed cost basis at the beginning, thereby assuring f “vZgX & Pension costs are primarily determined by the number of persons in­ volved in any pension group. The minimum number of persons in a group may vary according to the opinion of the actuary but in no case, according to the best of opinion, can any accurate prediction be established on less than 400 lives. be k-°”" -- - More attention should be paid to trends in pension cases since these benefits are chiefly future obligations. Life insurance companies employ the finest actuarial talent available and what has been their experience in predicting The insurance company establishes their requirements on thousands of lives and will guarantee their prediction. The actuary under a self-administered the amounts required to pay a life income? The following facts are based upon the average experience of the 30 largest U. S. companies. The figures shown plan cannot make an accurate prediction on a small number of lives and if and are not the selling price but rather the expected net cost to the insuring com­ when such a prediction is made, the mistakes or errors in the prediction are the liability of the group and not that of the actuary. pany and are for age 65 rather than age 60. er t^le insurance company funded plan or the self-administered funded plan deaths and termin'^.deaths and terminations . In most selfadministered plans, vance. The insuraince ’ company Diann,- & 10nS’ or credits are discounted in ad­ in both instances, it the discount is in C&n a^so de discounted in advance, but °fthe^-g from Jh^ct for the group, this simply shifts the actual costs <' ’ —J most likely be disaTtro” tHe plan tO a later date when a shift in costs would The best 1lype of planning ia tn a then accumulate the -r&dit as it occurs T,elterrn*ne the full cost in advance and ■ ■acti' cal way of establishiin8 a Pension plan wkrneth°d is the only sure and pr' certainties. h,'h eltoinate future financial un- Based on ?' actuarial tables covering experience on thousa which gives the lowest -t cost attainable, the insurance company actus example, that in order to pay an in retiree may live beginning at age ' 60, icome of $10.00 per month for as a male retiree must have a -111 find q£ live6 ng aS Amount required to pay a life income of $10.00 per mcnth, 10 years certain, to a male age 65 1932 1942 1952 $1,350 $1,503 $1,616 ^crease in cost over 1932 11.3% 19.7% computed the 1932 figure The best actuarial minds in the country who f°und tk iUC UeSt actaariaL minds in tne money to pay nn 4-4time 4*they rs x r really r o 11 V needed 11. the s, that at in 10 v years 11. 3 Per funds required benefit. At the end J10 more years, the addmo-l , can do I had in - ■ *— er cent! Why should any pension group Mterc?reased to 19% p lCr inc ’jr fo. itself against could protect It Height seem that the pension group a Single Premium Annuity conrisk on Cost of benefits by simply buying retires, passing the annuity ich employee as that employee i-- (continued page 4) �WHAT'S new? (or„e«P»H« cruiser and new police uniform s were FORTY FORT - Bids Council because only one bid was received. rejected by the itracted with an outside road conThe commissioners have con: of certain streets. plains for the improvement tractor , an ordinance controlling strip mining by ASHLEY - Boro Council passed ' requiring back-filling, and requiring a bond. setting time for blasting, A new ordinance would require property owners on a WEST WYOMING one third of the cost of construction. new street to pay an application to file for a Permit SWOYERVILLE - Boro Council approved for waste di KINGSTON - Street Department employees have completed the annual oil and chips on the boro streets. HANOVER - The Township has adopted a zoning ordinance planning commission to be presented to the commissioners for adoption. WEST PITTSTON - The Council has authorized the purchase of a two-way radio system. (Retirement System) Sin^ 1"SUranCe comPanY- The trouble with such a plan would be the fact that can est-bbT/'t-111-—"ulty COntracts have also gone up in cost, and no one haps individu-’°-Qll/-PnCe f°r SUCh a policy many years in the future. Pertee in advance the^c^Tth1111 P°11Cles are the onlY method which will guaran? - e o. the entire pension to be paid. THOUGHTS for k'»eaa.".ZXmed. 8r?rdfo'r a man to acquire a large vocabulary. All to step on somebody PUBLICATION This Nev- . ^-letter, ginates in the Political PubLshed m “^tinent^f a com munity service, Quirigg community service. onScie:nce ^ may be addressed to Dr Depart: . Wilkes " i^es College. Notes College. Notes and a— inCollege, Wilke . -Barre, •PenHugo V. j- Mail ey, Political Science Depart insylvania VOL- V. NO. 11 NOV 211955 WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA. November is, i956 Wiles HORSHAM FIRE COMPANY This case is unique m that it has to d ■ responded to an alarm to fight the common enemv comPanies which other." With this statement Justice Musmano of the q UP fighting each vania began his opinion in a case resulting from thJ P.reme Cou^t of PennsylMontgomery County fire companies back on October q ToJ0" °f the truck« of two the opinion whether the building was destroyed bv th V are not told in untangled themselves, but we do know that the d/™/ . ,Whlle the C0I«panies lone exceeded $10,000.00. go to the Horsham truck a- The accident occurred at the intersection of Welsh Road and Butler Pike and the Fort Washington truck drove through a "Stop" sign at an allegedly high speed while the Horsham truck was entering at a reduced speed. The jury found that the driver of the former was guilty of reckless disregard of the rights of others on the highway, even though he had certain privileges under the Motor Vehicle Code. In upholding the verdict of Jury against Ft. Washington, the court gave some sound advice to firemen, as follows: must in effect lose their priority rights an e far as rights against each other are concerne . TODAY A sure WaY to get off on the else's toes. wrong foot is ~ I be quite strange to hold, rmeet at an intersection they as appellant's counsel argues that if two fire tru“ both have an equal right to be there, and if they P^ collide that is simply ible . The law is not one of the risks involved in getting to a fire as a is not merely to make s° fatalistic as that. The object of a fire truck s J Jdriver .g t0 ignore a show of rushing to a fire, but actually to ge through obviously imperi S •U elements of safety driving at breakneck .peedthe „b.le ob hazards, he may not only kill others en route, kct of the mission and not get there at all. fire companies. It may save yOl, Bl-ing this case to the attention of your 11 rr>oney. �FARMERSAKEACAINSTrT In hundreds of letters major portion of them are request ceived by the State Highway Department > or demands for improved highways. a occurs when some are pretty well 3atBu' the unusual sometimes letter from a farm wife in Bucks County. lSfi■ed ' with old style roads. Here is a "We live on a farm which has a <county road which so far has be en .... ........1 hear they are going to macademiz safe for our children to cross now we —‘26 it. It children for it has a hill and a driver can not see will be a death trap for our C— what is below and it could be a child. We almost live on the road and now the way the road is they still come down at 50 miles an hour and if it was mn c s. d g ize; ■oulZjust be impossible for them to stop in time. Why not leave the road the wi _ way it is and let our children be safe. If it is true that they are going to do it could we vote against it. They sure dont need to make this road of our's a speed way because the highway is only 1 mile from our little farm. "Please let me know what to do if they are going’to macAd«^, we have four families up here against it and two for it. " 1Ze for TRAFFIC SIGNS An increasing number of localities are iimproving „ their traffic signs with a "do it yourself" sign maintenance package. It enables workers to reflectorize painted signs and refurbish old signs with "Scotchlite" sheeting. The equipment includes a heat lamp, vacuum, applicator, and a variety of plain and reflectorized sign blanks and faces. Write: Minnesota Mining and Mfg.> St. Paul 6, Minnesota. ^™aldB£lopmewt industrial development ’ of interest in on th< th ?nited States today °Untn the m°St raPidly developing fields ment work " 10cal ^vel has been r n°W> the bulk of industrial developcommerce activTe related §rouP- On th^1^ °n b/ the local chambers of velopment C"’r“U>“atC industrial d.entered into th. worpUre. °f lndustrial dev.|SS" Even the federal government has Although some very little ill"13 °n the County 1316011 although on a limited sca", said that i— ..... Un '.^“''’‘derel^^'11 » general, however, it counties in th, “■•ed State,. Pm'« work is currently being earned on by WMN.p.w No inter„t? Such a situation is extremely unfortun,mate; for the county logically -3, which should in many instances be the is the area ,.u primary unit for such activity. should be especially true of counties in the ln the Middle And this Pennsylvania. __ .a Atlantic States, which includes The industrial development picture presents “ aF paradox; [ her of municipalities have little with wk.aaoxaa or... easily exploit the potential of theroom sparsely. SetH\ed eXpand -ttrwhi le the count^", expand, while the industrial development groups are the answer, a °f the counties Count °U1<1 wi.ty of Jobs: w" • A county organisation a^y 1. efforts devel 2. Co-ordinating Publicizing thethe county on of . national"",?""'" th. „«.ty. 3. Compiling a list of available industrial = .„ 4. Maintaining a storehouse of informal ’ ordinances, maps, water supply, tax rates, assessment Services’ zoni"g 5. Co-operating with the governing kr.A,, etC< ties in providing services to industry. 63 ° the countl"s municipal!. The time has come for counties in the United States to take cognizance of the industrial development in the interest of their welfare and that of the muni­ cipalities in the county. NOT,ES ON MEETINGS Class for magistrates meets every Friday evening. Class for probation officers meets every Monday evening. Class for Borough and Township Secretaries ** J^rne county Local Too bad many missed the October meeting of he L pennsyl. Officials with Clifford H. McConnell, Chief of Flood Con vania Department of Forests and Waters. rhprnesski Director of The November meeting “ with Anthony r.^nern.^ Bureau of Social Security for Municipal Employees ic, and »»»-mov.1- Th. date .nd The January meeting will be on i.--Weaker win be! announced. ------- PUBLICATION ’ ’ ' as a community service, originates This News-letter, published monthly of Wilkes College. Notes and inquiries may ’n the rPolitical Science Department c Political Science Department, Wilkes College, J^/ddr,?e^sed to Dr. Hugo V. Mailey, *lke8-Barre, • Pennsylvania �WHAT'S NEW? VOL. V. N 12 WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA. DECEMBER 15, 1956 --- of Streets states that the rnewly adOpted WILKES-BARRE - The Director for street cleaning has received the heart schedule of streets 1_ — iy endorsement of all citizens and is working well. VliW ANNIVERSARY This issue marks the fourth anniversarv r u News-letter published for local officials. ADnr„ • Y he Luzerne County :il will borrow $10, 000 to pay curr^ ent expenses ASHLEY - The counc: out every month. The first issue of this NewsC°PieS are “ailed gram at the dinner for the graduates of the first cla r f°rm of a Pr°and township commissioners in December 19s? , borough councilman in 1952. • Only 35 copies were printed LARKSVILLE - The Mountain Road may be taken over by the State High. way Department in January. PITTSTON - Employees of the Street Department started re surfacing Frothingham Street. who have made this News-letter possible: Dr. Eugene S^. Mey Indtheloarf NANTICOKE - The Council intends repairing the broken sanitary sewer lines in the near future. of Trustees of Wilkes College; all those who are part of the "production" staffand the local officials who find the letter interesting and informative. NUANGOLA - Borough Councilman, Charles A. Jones passed away last month. Mr. Jones was among the select few in the first class of Borough Councilmen, who received certificates from the PSI and the Political Science Department on December 15, 1952. SPEAKER The speaker for the next meeting of the Luzerne County Local Offi­ cials will be William B. Wilkinson from Cayuga Salt Sales Service. He will be accompanied by Mr. Carl Warren, engineer for the firm. "Ice and Snow Removal with Salt" Subject: Monday, January 21, 1957 at 6:30 P M. Time: Luzerne County Boroughs Association Host: -RDS\ ILLE - The tax income from the Shopping Center on Narrows Road has jumped 400% in the last two years. Whereas the area was is asno Per acre 10 years ago, today the ground in the area is assessed at $20 per foot. TRAINING COURSE FOR BOROUGH SECRETARIES THOUGHTS FOR today The remaining three meetings of this training course Working for the public is rough - if you're a deserve the job, if you're not you can't get it. liar you <J°n a two Another way men learn to be °id 8'MOchild whoTte ‘ _oss. good losers is by trying to Wednesday January 16, 1957 teach Wednesday ebruary2Qj 1957 ARTHUR HOOVER Wilkes College CONNIE LIZDAS Wilkes-Barre Record ROBERT FREEBURN follow: "Improving Contacts With Citizens" "Finance and Budget preparation" HERMAN OTTO League Pennsylvania Economy (continued on page 2) 1 �located in the fore part of each ordinance : booh, is an alphabetical ind f this kind has twenty-six pages , one page for c each The typical index Entries are made on the appropriate alphab, etical letter of the alphabet ' •. This type of ordinance index is more suit. page in chronology ------is only one ordinance book than where there are tw ° or able where there 1 several books. the annual report The printed annual report has received increasing attention from municipal officials during recent years. The number of municipalities issuing annual reports has increased as urban population has spiraled and municipal activities have expanded. Although it is desirable that the following topics be included in the annual report, it is not expected that all of them will receive the equal emphasis or be reported in a stereotyped pattern. The size of the municipality, the scope of municipal services, and the number of municipal activities engaged are factors which dictate the content of the report. The report may, however, be divided conveniently into six parts; Introduction Legislation and general administration Municipal services "Managerial" and "Auxiliary" services City's finance 6. Planning municipal services 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. section are of prima ’■ arran6ernent< and attractiveness of the introductory factor in arousing the7 lmp°rtance and frequently will be the determining design and should emnh^-ei" ! interest- The cover should be of attractive cipality for a definite n ■ booklet is the annual report of the mum municipal buildings n^,?0 ° time’ usually a fiscal year. Pictures of have Proven to be e;fecdvpC°n8trUCtion8 - °r outline maps of the city or state eCtive cover designs. The introdrPM administrativ, ’-'rs in a^S° should contain a directory of nlUI\ary --/e office of outstanding th® £overning body, and a brief surrl. ‘n8 municipal eventBC a statement of -ens' rol ° • P&St year ’ A final desirable feature the citiz, v>ces affect the indgovernment, indicating how city ser ■Vidual in his PW,iCiW“ '• — everyday Hfe and how the individual can -—tent, (contii lnued in the next issue) TRAINING COURSE FOR BORottc-H SECRETARIES (continued) HOWARD KENNEDY, former "Municipal Liability. solicitor, Wilkes-Barre J. F. SALLADA Greater Wilk.s-B.er. As..ciltion of Agents PLACE: Harding Hall, Wilkes Colleg.;e, Room 201 TIME: 7:30 P M. to 9:30 P.M. INQUIRIES: Dr. Hugo V. Mailey, Wilkes College Wednesday March 20, 1957 INDEXING ORDINANCES It seems beyond debate that municipal ordinances should be in­ dexed to be useful to local officials and citizens. All major subject titles should be nouns, since these are usually usually the headings which most officials are likely to look for. Adequate indexing demands that a given piece of legislation be indexed under a number of different titles, i.e. , that there be ample cross references to the various categories of subjects contained in one ordinance. Naturally, if the index is to be useful, it should be kept at all times with the ordinance books. Users should be required to refrain from removing, misplacing, or defacing the index, or any card thereof. The full value of an ordinance index system can be achieved only if it is prepared accurately and kept up-to-date. A card index system can be expanded at will and, consequently, is the ideal system for perpetual main­ tenance. Old cards can be removed and new cards added. The index should be kept up to date by making the necessary entries in chronological order as each new ordinano^ _ _____ : ordinance ;is„ _passed. An ordinance index in booklet form is more difficult to keep.up m date th;ian the card system. If the booklet form is used, the indexing o finances will require ink notations and supplemental pages. card index of ordinances and secondEmphasis has been placed on a , other usable index systems arily r°n a booklet index of ordinances. ThereThe aremost common of these systems ‘n °Perati ion among Pennsylvania boroughs. ---- �WHAT'S NEW for $57,000 to meet payrolls will be sold. PITTSTON - A. bond issue DURYEA - Council and firemen of Germania Ho.e Company are disputing unpaid appr.prialion .7 $750 for new equ.pmenl. WEST WYOMING - A plan which would permit the ward election of councilmen is under consideration in the borough. KINGSTON - The extension of North Third Avenue from Pierce Street to Rutter Avenue is under consideration by the council. PLASTIC LINING Los Angeles is currently building a new trunk sewer, 10 feet in diameter and 4 miles long. It is being lined with a vinyl-plastic lining moulded to make possible its corporation as an integral part of the con­ crete pipe. The lining will protect the sewer against erosion by sulphide gas in the sewage. THOUGHTS FOR TODAY Married men are said to live longer, but it's the bachelors who always lead the singing at the club. husband's ®lectrocardioSrain is a device that lets a woman know her husband s heart can stand it if he carries out the trash. PUBLICATION This News-letter, published monthly as a community service, originates in the Political Science Department of Wilkes College. Notes and inquiries may be addressed Wi!i ° r D Hug° V’ Mailey, Political Science Departwent, Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. �42^26 Ut42te6 P4L9 !i '6 c.?'.-. Luzerne County News-letter. 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Important ordina ^oUdoni^asiVd'b'y the governing body, and new state laws of imp be embraced in it. The citizens1 interest in services is probably greatest w: to those which affect him most directly. Thus, a major portion of tl report should be devoted to a description of the municipal services ; and a summary of the activities of each service for the preceding ye the report should touch on the following topics at this part; 1. The activities carried on by the city to promote and p] health of its citizens . ., The scope and variety of recreational activities spons the municipality. “ Welfare activities and the relative welfare responsibi county state, and the federal government. 4. C Current housing conditions in the community. 5- The amount and character of crime, the success of t 111 S01vin g cases, their work in crime prevention, and traffic safety 6. A summary of the fire protection facilities and fire p: ^easu:res. tbe Servic — rendered in connection with construction anc °f streets , ces sewers and street —J sewage disposal, refuse collection, street . Ughtin. agon the r^i=?Unt each utility operated by the municipalit 9. Discu 1OnShlp with Privately owned utilities. th.lese f 10 • LibrariT °f educational facilities and activities in t ry facilities available to cities and trends in th ’'•lilies. ». Municipal r the Bal ance services available 1to ’business and industry Agricultur re with Industry Prog gram in Mississipp �r;C-’VES J* J S ‘KI P4L? v, 6 /?i'7 VOL ■ ci VI N0. 1 WILKES COLLEGE, - ^7- THE ANNUAL REPORT (continued from the^Tissue) Following the introductory part should be a brief Important legislation enacted during the past year. In,p„[an, ord ’t tl" elution, passed by the govern,ng body, and new stele law. of import sh0«,d be embraced in it. . , The citizens- interest in services is probably greatest with reference to those which af>ect him most directly. Thus, a major portion of the annual report should be devoted to a description of the municipal services available and a summary of the activities of each service for the preceding year. Generally, the report should touch on the following topics at this part; 1. The activities carried on by the city to promote and protect the health of its citizens . 2. The scope and variety of recreational activities sponsored by the municipality. 3 Welfare activities and the relative welfare responsibilities of the city county state, and the federal government. 4. Current housing conditions in the community. 5. The amount and character of crime, the success of the police solving cases, their work in crime prevention, and traffic safety programs. 6- A summary of the fire protection facilities and fire prevention Measures. 7. Services rendered in connection with construction and m ' of streets sewers and sewage disposal, refuse collection, street c earn treet lighting. - ’ r the municipality and a An account of each utility operated by statement °n the relationship with privately owned utilities. city use 9. Discussion of educational facilities and activ td trends 10. Library facilities available to cities and ‘hese kciliti , those es. 3 and industry, e.g. 11. Municipal services available to busine under in Mississippithe Bala nee Agriculture with Industry Program �.. ities of the secretary should be described. The work of Th\ suchas ordinance drafting, advice to departments, frarni the city attorney’ suits also should be indicated. Purchasing and perSonnel 8 contracts, and rpvieWed, and any other agency function summarize practices should be revi Where ta municipality has a r-Pension plan, as in the an actuary' must determine whether case of Wilkesthe present B&rTe' Psnsion fund is solvent. HARRISBURG While other municipal services touch citizens more often, few haVe more direct effect or leave a more lasting impression for good or ill than L financial operations of city government. Finance, therefore is one of £e most important phases of government activity to report. At the same A $30,000 „e announced by the * amount ol local Lrhnical services >n time it is no doubt the most difficult. and development of the area, which includes Harrisburg and ten surrounin'g™ communities in Dauphin County. n"lng The common practice of including in the annual report the complete auditor's statement for the fiscal year does more to discourage the citizens from reading and understanding the activities of the municipality than any other single factor. Finance should not be given a back seat in the report, but, conversely, it should not occupy three-fourths of available space. Further­ more. municipal officers may not reasonably assume that all citizens are trained accountants or have a knowledge of accounting principles; they should strive rather to present the city's financial condition in clear, concise terms that any layman can understand. SOCIAL SECURITY Municipal pension fund members in the city of Wilkes-Ba rre will decide on social security as soon as a referendum is authorized by Governor Leader. The 1957 budget allots $14,000 as the city's share if the federal plan is adopted. The procedure to be followed in cases where a retirement system already exists is explained by Anthony F. Chernefski, Director of the Bureau of Social Security for Municipal Employees in the Department of Labor and Industry, and the November speaker at the local officials' dinner. Policemen and firermen covered by a retirement system when social security is adopted for other m municipal employees are excluded. Many c ouncils have found it advisable to convert such already existing retirements plans into that may arise if the funds grant to the Regional Commission of Greater Harrisburg Urban Renewal Adminis,tation Th<j grant,pllns plus „ and funds . »,11 be used for surveys, s.udles, preparat.on of a comprehensive regional f J It seems that progress in the Greater Wilkes-Barre area is a bit slower. SCRANTON The redevelopment program will be discussed by officials of the city and civic development groups. A cross section of public opinion is sought on redevelopment plans. PITTSBURGH The State Commerce Department has granted the Urban Redevelop­ ment Authority a $500,000 state subsidy for two slum clearance projects to be divided between the EastLiberty Area and Manchester District on the north side. Grants will soon be received from the Federal Urban Renewal Administration. TRAFFIC OFFICERS' TRAINING SCHOOL Penn State's 17th annual Traffic Officers Training School will heldMay 6-17, 1957, at University Park. The course is designed for traf ic an '■’tber police, including private officers having traffic duties. t. Among the topics for the event will be dealing with the: pu , Among the topic ^hips between judiciary and the police, uses of radar, tr Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, accident investxgaHon Civil bnuatl°n °f tra«ic safety schools, traffic engineering, the F engaged ia emergency work &y eXClude from s°cial security those employees eluded or both excluded Lik empl°yees on a fee basis- either both must be inclass and not by single indiy-dW1Se’ With other employees, they are covered by y Act, administration, and enforcement policy an ac i 43301 �5* WHAT'S NEW? ril ordered the annual payment of $100 to each of three SWOYERVILLE - Council ordere fire departments. LARKSVIL1E - The borough has ambulance. vl NO yOL- Vi‘ 2 WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, pA. FEBRUARY 15, 1957 accepted full responsibility for the community THE USE OF SALT ;t of borough employeejs for a $500 a year increase was KINGSTON - Request hearing has been scheduled for council- A public ] made to borough L. section from residential to light industry. of re-zoning a the purpose has been established under Act 600. PLYMOUTH - A police pension fund the increased need for the nation's already"Ivercfo’X HghX'tTovfd. fOT the safe and exped.t.ous movement of increasing; numbers of vehicles under all weather conditions, has acutely focused attention on the methods employed to maintain streets tree of ice. FORTY FORT - Council will investigate complaints about sand and gravel pit in the borough. LUZERNE - Efforts continue between this borough and Swoyerville to open Chapel Street. NANTICOKE - Meter collections for 11 months of 1956 total $12,484. WILKES-BARRE - Pay increases of $400 each were granted to policemen and firemen. CHRISTMAS TREES A sanitary landfill will bring Christmas trees to Havana, Illinois. A 20 acre-site will be turned to profit making. The completed fill area will be planted to Christmas tree seedlings. THOUGHTS FOR TODAY There is no idle gossip; all gossip is worked to death. the hot dog - h feed/^indSite^ ir n°WeSt PUBLIC iTIQN ginates in the PoH^Tcal ScU PUbllSb®d 1monthly as a er-’ Published community service, oriquiries maybe addressed toTr Department D"Partment of Wilkes College. Notes and in­ TT y/jLlC u8 g°° v. dent, Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barr n Mailey, Mailey’ Political Science DepartOdrre, Pennsylvania. One of the most common methods used to keep traffic moving in cold weather when snow and ice cover the streets is to provide a gritty surface to let the vehicles obtain traction, and for this purpose cinders and sand are generally used. Neglecting for the time being any discussion of corrosive action, consider some of the following characteristics of these abrasives. Cinders are bulky and their use is restricted by economics to the immediate vicinity of their source. They lack uniformity in size and must be shoveled from trucks by hand rather than distributed by a mechanical spreader. They are lightweight and easily blown from the street by strong winds such as those that usually accompany a snowstorm. After the thaw, many of the cinders eventually are deposited in the catch basins from which they are laboriously and expensively removed. Finally, the use of abrasives in a continuing storm results in the build-up of a thick ice mat as each layer of sand or cinders is in turn covered by a new layer of ice. This mat tends to break up at manholes and catch basins and leave deep holes and ruts which are dangerous traffic hazards. Most Most of of the the objections objections to to the the use use of cinders apply also to the u Being£ a much more uniform and compact material, sand is y °t sand. £ advantage usually is nullified dlstributed --- y by mechanical spreaders butbut thisthis advantage usually is nu 1 le by the 7 tendency of sand to freeze. To prevent freezing the san mu mixed with chemicals (usually chloride salts): however, there Riding objections of ultimate deposits in the catch bas.ns and the bn.ldmg the up Of an ice mat. (first article of a series) �STAN DARD_ BRIDGE_PLANS CERTIFIED MAIL Borough secretaries should not indiscriminately use certified substitute for registered mail when registered mail is required a recent opinion of the Pennsylvania Department of aJustice. mail as a . that certified mail does not provide notice toTk 6 according to not delivered to the addressee and therefore does° opinion is based on the fact the sender if the mail is i._. the security necessary to conform to the statutes. not provide Act 97 of 1955 authorizes the use of certified mail in place of registered mail for notices demanding appearance at summary proceedings involving violations of the Motor Vehicle Code. Act 503 authorizes the use of certified mail for notices stating^ that municipal liens and claims have The State Department of Highways . n of bridges, for standard bridge planscan ha-now expedite the constructl t The time-consuming process of .ve been developed by the designing individual bridges eliminated. The first part of the plans „ contain elaborate details suitable for °nSlsts of thirte en drawings which fifty-five drawings of all types of stand56 bridf" ges. Part 2 consists of structures include spans from 20 to 80 frd Structures• Bridges in the standard reinforced concrete T-beams, steel I b reinforced c--— •” "slab, J concrete stressed concrete. All spans have at C°mp°site I-beam and ..J prethe use of an alternate in the event of mate ? °f the above ‘/Pes which permits been designed for roadway widths of ?8 4n t shortage-. The Th spans have 68, and 84 feet. been revived. In accordance with the ruling of the Justice Department, certified mail maybe substituted for registered mail for these two types of notices only. All other notices required by law to be sent by registered mail must rait - - e—.o immediately and placed in the hands of constructin 1 be available construction or replacement of damaged or destroyedTrTdgVs^17 lmmediate continue to be registered. LEGAL RIGHT TO USE A GUN John Gallagher, assistant District Attorney of Luzerne County, stated at the first lecture of the Crime. Detection Series that the use of force by police officers and the type is determined by the exercise of good common sense which is free of malice and emotional excitement. As a general rule the law states that shooting is never permissable to arrest a person, even if the accused will escape, when the offense is only a misdeameanor or when there is only a suspicion of a felony. In Pennsylvania a police officer may only use a gun in making an arrest for a misdeameanor if the resistance offered by the accused endangers the t-rlife or i-----y--------at._ ... ma cause serious bodily injury to the officer. In other words, the police officer can only use- a gun in self defense. When felonies are involved, the rule is different. The police officer may use a gun if necessary to make an arrest or to prevent a felon from escaping. Care should be exercised to make certain that a fact been committed, and that shooting is reasonably necessary felony has in to effect and arrest. Suspicion of a felony is not enough. A felony must L„ be committed, and it was absolutely necessary to kill to prevent an escape. SPEAKER The Luzerne County Local Officials will hold a dinner meeting on Tuesday, March 12th at 6:30 P.M. at the Wilkes College Dining Room. The speaker will be Mr. James B. Rinehart, Township Administrator. He will discuss Act No. 655. SURVEY Parking studies in 14 major American cities revealed that 36* of cars parked downtown are by those on business errands and 26% by workers. Shoppers comprise 22%, those on trips to medical offices, schools and restaurants make up 11% and the remaining 5% are persons on pleasure trips. PARKING authority (4^e«;apXp'd»gt°-B0"“Bh �•£“$e'we County what^s_ne2L? have filed reports t o . Supe r v i s o r s T OWNSHIP a n d open six streets. KINGSTON lay out the Court to t for 1956 e s ta meter fees and fines parking PITTST ON blished a n e w high. il transferred funds from several Coun c: SW0YERVILLE^rtments and payment of bills totaling tment $11, 7 56 , 3 6 . The Burgess was authorized to appoint :another KINGSTON - school crossing policeman at Rutter and Chester Streets. of residents are interested BACK MOUNTAIN -. A number broad planning program and are willing in a Lgional plannin g commission. to support are LARKSVILLE DUPONT Council agreed to abandon 1,110 feet of road the 7th War d . Council is contemplating the construction sewage lines in the borough. Coal land and building s WILKES - BARRE in assesed city valuation. HANOVER dropped of $968,610 The contract between the Township and the Glen Alden Coal Co. for care of the streets was filed with the Courts. WHITE HAVEN' - Council reappointed Carl Jenkins to a fi've-year term on the municipal water authority- ASHLEY - A tentative budget provides for all employees. for a wage increase PUBLICATION This news-ietter , published monthly as a community service, Department of Wilk-' Originate;s in the Political Science addressed to Dr w es College . Not es and inquiries may be aft' ment* Wilkes ColleU8° V‘ bailey Political Science. Dep 8e’ Wilkes-Ba rre, Pennsylvania. yOL- VL NO. 3 WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, MARCH 15, 1957 THE USE OF SALT Another approach towards solving this nrnhkm • from the street by chemical means snow ™""E and ice (rock salt), calciumi chloride (pellets), or a mixture of the two. These chemical-Is melt ice by reason of heat which is generated when they go into solution. As a particle of hemical starts to dissolve its weight allows it to penetrate deeper into the c the ice layer until it reaches the pavement where it spreads underneath the ice breaking the bond between the ice and the pavement. Rock salt is considerably cheaper than calcium chloride (pellets) in most areas, which accounts for its more widespread use. Calcium chloride appears to remain effective in melting ice at lower temperatures than sodium chloride, therefore mixtures of rock salt and calcium chloride (pellets) are reported to be used during severe winter low temperatures when rock salt alone is ineffective. Snow removal and ice control operations vary according to the type of storm and temperatures prevailing during the storm. Salt spreading, plowing, and snow removal are used as circumstances require, to keep the snow from freezing. Much attention has been given to the real and imagined effect of salt used in snow and ice control on the outer decorative and under-body surfaces °f automobiles. The enamels and lacquers used on automobiles today are relatively unaffected by salt used on the streets to melt ice and snow. Only when the finish is broken in some manner, allowing the brine solution to reach t e underlying steel, will corrosion start. Once started, the corrosion will spread under the paint in an directions from lb. break, «nsi»g a„ »sigHtly .ppearanc.. ®'”ks In the paint film can come from gravel thrown up from the road, or io ’’"■Pie. on doors which strike other ears or objects when s»«. “P'-J”/” on doors which strike other cars »lso be caused h„ fits of oart. on the car such as hoods, trunks, e caused by faulty fits of parts on Mouldings. (continued on following page) �BILLS AFFECTING LOCAL GOVERNEMENT ""BEFORE GENERAL ASSEMBLY which retain water, snow or salt solution Pockets or crevasses also make the finish more susceptible to corrosion, for long periods of time wars of this for some time and have been taking steps Car builders have been aware in design, these pockets or water traps. For example to eliminate, by changes fenderi..an—integral part of the body, the trap formed by by making the rear fender an i been eliminated. The use of phosphate coating Las joint of rear fender to body ■acticed ha by practically all manuafacturers of motor prior to painting, as ■at now pra_. deal to minimize the spread of rust under paint films cars, has done a gre. when a break occurs. Evidence accumulated in the General Motors study over the past five L..t on automobiles in cities where years shows that more corrosion is evident . As an example, in a recent study 58% of salt is used than in other localities. cars examined in Detroit (where salt is used) showed corrosion along chrome model in Miami (where no salt is used) mouldings, while only 35% of the same . -r. . This in spite of the fact that Miami has showed corrosion at the same spots of rainfall and much higher relative humidity than more than double the amount c. Detroit. A recent 1953 investigation indicates a greater increase in failure of the surface finish at the gravel reflector on cars in Detroit when compared to those in Washington and Miami. The gravel deflector was the point examined since many cars have eliminated the fender welt previously used as the point TownshiPs ' 1 Officials names r<eported to Bureau of Municipal Affairs limited to sworn Bill number Hous" ---- 1----- - HB 161. ----se, passed finally. Senate, - . officials. • inal Authorities MunlC P reports required to be rendered to Department of Internal Affairs Fin*ally. DOWN Bill number - HB143. House, passed reading three times, anjUamended since introduction. " Senate, - . roceeds allocation formula population base revised to be the latest FUelffta?al cenSUS • Bill number HB 162. House, passed finally.. Senate, - . CONVENTIONS Pennsylvania Association of Township Commissioners Wernersville, Pa. , June 12-14. ’ Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs, June 26-29, Philadel- phia. SURVEY to examine. Another portion of the automobile vulnerable to the action of salt is the decorative chromium-plated parts, such as bumpers and trim. There appears to be an increased deterioration in appearance of chromium in those States which use salt in road de-icing compared with States which do not. Considerable interest has been expressed on whether use of de-icing salt had any deterious effect on telephone and electric utilities. The effect on utility cars and trucks is the same as on private vehicles on public streets. The utility vehicles are protected by undercoating and usual maintenance procedures. Corrosion of some parts of steam lines is caused by salt seeping into manholes; however, w parts that are easily replaced are still made of steel because thus far it has not been economically justified to employ more resistant material. Other parts which are more expensive to replace are made of stainless steel. In some applications, such ; as valves in manholes, steel plate hoods are placed over the areas to deflect thi ie drip from the manhole opening. 11% of the traffic in business districts are transit vehicles; 12% are trucks; 34% are taxis; and 43% autos. Wiping passenger autos from the central district would not solve the problem. GOOD GARDENING PVs, plant Hue ot peas: prepared- process. — politeness, and prayer. Next to them plant three rows of squash: squash gossip, squash criticis: >m, squash indifference. faithful; let us be unselfish; let us Then five rows of lettuce. truthful with be loyal; let us love one another; and let »» b‘ op („ ctarch; turn up '»■«' No garden is complete without tur determination. a smile; turn up with a new idea; turn up with Good advice for local officials. (second article of a series) �WHAT'S NEW ? Council is presently discussing the construction cf sewage lines VOL- VI- NO. 4 WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARREj pA ApRui5. DUPONT - for the entire borough. WILKES-BARRE - The total assessed valuation in the city for 1957 is $312,329 less than 1956. DALLAS - The borough secretary, Robert Brown, declined an increase i salary. a master plan --------- . Supervisors> are considering drawing up FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP of the tool of planning. for the area, making use t LUZERNE - Council has e p*8’ THE USE OF SALT Referring to underground elects cable, salt gets into the cable ducts and, if the voltage differential is Und 1/2 volt, it will pull salt from the ground to the cable where corrosion tb occurs. These cable cannot be flushed as the Telephone Companies do h ” sheath when the cable is "hot". ’ ecausej of possible damage to the ordered a teenage curfew for the borough. warned of the rutty railroad crossings. PLAINS - The police have EDWARDSVILLE - The Borough has granted an increase of $300 a , ear for all salaried and hourly workers. BOOKS Two excellent books on traffic problems are Turn Controls in Urban Traffic and A Volume Warrant for Urban Stop Signs. Both of these are published by the Eno Foundation for Highway Traffic Control of Connecticut. THOUGHTS FOR TODAY More people are voluble instead of valuable . Money may talk, but it never gives itself away. PUBLICATION This News-letter, published monthly as a community service, originates in the Political Science 1Department of Wilkes College. Notes and inquiries may be addressed to Dr. . Hugo V. Mailey, Political Science Department, Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre, ' Pennsylvania. In general, however, the problems of tK "f street railways coupled with a greate^useo? Xn^rlsiv^ and a good duct flushing maintenance program have materially reduced the effect of street de-icing salts in causing corrosion troubles to Telephone Companies. The wider use of impervious asphaltum compounds in street re surfacing is suggested as a step in the right direction to keep salt from entenng the ground and lowering soil resistivity. An investigation of 116 lane miles of pavement built of air-en­ trained concrete showed no scaling or disintegration after 12-14 years of service. Adjacent concrete slabs built of the same material but without air­ entrainment scaled up to 100% of their surface. It would appear that the con­ crete would reduce the adverse effects which take place after the application of de-icing salts. Apparently the use of salt for de-icing is not considered as being detrimental to asphalt surfacing. of various cheC ’ aS 136611 written and published pro and con on the value the corrosiv which, when mixed with salt, are purported to reduce ProduCe and = sa^’ In the past few years, those companies who r°sive action36 cornPounds under various trade names to inhibit the corhave inden sa^> have been vitally interested in learning their value and □pinion of thep117 studied their use with salt in various cities. It was the ^°ubtful val 6 “ e~^c^n8 Committee that the use of inhibitors in the salt is of 18 s°me e -j6 *n Pr°^ecting the exterior appearance of automobiles, but there to corf1 6nce ^hat certain inhibitors may reduce the weight loss <of -- metals (continued on following page) �; etotothe strength ofand The importance of good o "highways - s a’r be economic spent in improving The mileage factor f0 This is a $2 reduction from last^^^^g the mOn forty-eight states into one our nation is well established,. Vast sum extending the network of roads> that intXure serves to dramatize the depend, cheduled expe leS in commerce, industry, sovereign nation. This sc— on motor v<= ence that our way of life places cipalities in the state. The populati due the incj. y 18 $298 Per . the 1950 census. One-quarter or 25/ ^Ctor « $1 14^®^ mil®age in^ e> by the local officials for new construct * Y^r's ^cZ^^ based 0^' following year's total allocation is redu°n; * 25% is * *Ust be Used Non-use means not. only that the allOc^Ced by the amount USed' penalized by a decrease the following UpSes' but theX^ t0 25%- and agriculture. d antages of a dry pavement over a Many of the economic a2)viously, it is of prime importance intangibleeasy access and movement to slippery pavement are that the people of a city have roads thataP^bulanCes, but how much money is saved policemen, firemen, doctors an r r such emergency services cannot be esalways open tor s al by having the t... streets ... The Township Administr< of the State Highway Department regards a two inch roll with bitaminous as inches is considered maintenance. If new construction. Less than two it is new construction; otherwise, it i/ Hnd chips raises the type of road, maintenance. Ordinarily, a four-inch stone base will qualify as new construction. Less than that is not. While no state money may be used for curbing, it is possible that drainage pipes might be new construction. timated. h, lareest single losses is that caused by employees One off the large * ^TSQn 30 minutes late> bein,lg late for work. Based on 590,000 per icy day or r-----the total loss of work would arno tM s approximately $55 million per year (averug -a shoppers find it stores, the sale of merchandise drops Under definitions set forth by the Townshin Ad ■ ■ $760'000 p"day ”$2t million per year. used prior to state aid. If a community has an increased mileage, a new map^and Form 990 must be filed with the State Highway Department by Decem- Trucking companies are directly affected by icy weather, being slowed down to half their regular operating speed. This results in their Iosin ‘g about $200,000 per day or $7 million per year. The great savings in having a dry pavement a short time after the snow has fallen pays off in lives saved, less damage to property, better flow of traffic, and an overall economic saving to all citizens . While many local officials Auditors in the Highway Department may not be aware of it, a Board of the municipality. The State may seekaudits the expenditure of the funds by a return of the money if it has been illegally spent. Public safety through the safe movement of traffic should be the paramount compelling force in any choice of de-icing method or material. (final article of a series) allocations Act 655 provides an inc Municipalities °f $30 annually, pre ease *n *-he motor funds allocations to Million a year. The r“strictiVe fart 10US a^ocations were limited to $18 ^allocations]bas been removed °tt COrnPelling municipalities to match Uted °n the basis13 of mileage and 40<y nder t^le Act, 60% of the fund is distri ° °n th® basis of population. DOCUMENTS t The documents that the Bureau of Municipal Affairs hopes to desr°y are as follows: !• Annual reports of Pennsylvania local tax collectors for all years except the past three. In other words, in 1957 this would include all reports up to and including 1953. • Annual municipal budget reports for all except the present year and the past two. The reports which will be kept for 1957 will cover the years 1955, 1956, and 1957. (continued on following page) �Aci^uie & WHAT'S NEW? vO^- ’ --1 sued by a lumber company for darnaE The boro has-->been employees shaft used for when waste exploding water anddynamite sewage. to unM °Ck DUPONT caused by boro an old mine tL- WILKES COLLEGE, W1LKES.Barre MAY 15, 1957 W 2, Council ordered 100 shade trees to be planted in the boro. DR. WILLIAM FORT Council operate the boro on a 17 lightin^ mill .nd -1/2 mills will of the total being for street 6 f°r ^57, swoyerville S* forty C■ SEYLER Excerpts from remarks r ’ by - Dr. Seyler, Deputy Secretary made of the Department of Internal Affairs at th ' County Local Government Officials held 6 Fifth Annual Dinner of Luzerne on May 9 , 1957 2 ai.d - - The city will replace NANTICOKE nickel program. VI No. 5 its penny parking program with a l-'-mile of the City's five miles of str rted traffic Hnes WILKES-BARRE - A half ­ from paint to plastic as soon as the leather will be conveipermits. "the kinds of decisions local officials reach on j police and fire r,e collection, condition of streets and other faCiUtif us Sr ba more than we realize." matters affect most of us tar "Solution to the problem of financing local government lies in making the necessary constitutional and statutory revisions so that local governments can do some of the things themselves which they now leave to authorities . " thoughts for today Egotism is the art of seeing things in yourself that others "Only by doing this can we guarantee that happy combination of responsible government with efficient government, the goal to which we are all dedicated. " cannot see. The trouble with telling a good story is that it reminds the other fellow of a dull one. GRADUATES DOCUMENTS (continued) Congratulations to the class memhers o< eUss for completing the prescribed 6-session cou aUon It is the hope of struction can only be measured in terms o reflected in the the instructional staff that the information ea work. Congratulations 3. Annual municipal financial reports for certain years up to ten years' For example, the reports for the years 947 to 1956 will be kept during this year. In addition, re- iqI7PaSt new attitudes that the secretaries take towar to Thomas S. Richards of Forty Fort; y Harvey O. Nielsen of Laurel Run; Harold m °f Hanover; Mary L. Slesinski of Laflin; 11 d George Sobeck of Luzerne; and, John Mulhall an ston. P or every fifth year will be kept indefinitely. We will, 1940 andVgs'66^ ^nanc^^ reports for the years 1945, menfc • won T*16 Department did not receive these docu­ ments m 1930 and prior. the earliest report which k evelW Year> as new reports are received, eing kept will be discarded. ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY PUBLICATION • This News-]ptf gmates m the Political Scien’ Pld>lislled monthly as a community s ervice> 9 >nes maybe addressed to n Department of Wilkes College. Notes H • Hugo V. C°Me. Wilke, - __________ =- Mailey, Political Science Pennsylvania. Reese of Kingston: of Moscow; Andrew Garber T Paculavich and Roy Speece of West Pitt- °ri' ■nt, 27- Council organizational meeting deferred if first Monday is a holiday. (3rd class cities) �MUNICIPAL Report assembly j- ances may be filed in court with either and highway °rdrinoads affected. (2nd class townships) Act 29 - Road survey of r°ao a draft or a d judgments authorized to be revived, reduced, or (tax collection) Procedural lapses Act 18 - Each year for the past five, the institute at PtS ration into one large unit the only solution for increasing Is consolid viceS? jf consolidation was opposed in the past, costs of governmental XT understand it, or because the solution was not was it because people 1 merely a piecemeal expansion largely bepaUtable? Isnot economic development? Does annexation really a p°ii,e word £or extrem'! eentralization? Is not finance really the bottleneck to cooperative action by groups of communities? Cannot, therefore, per capita costs be reduced by joint purchasing? Do not authorities created by towns effect economies? If the main objective is to reduce per capita costs, can not this be done by functional cooperation and not geographical annexation? Aren't the differences in tax rate and assessment real obstacles? Why do merger groups always aim to annex the "better" towns rather than the "liability" towns? Is it not a whole area that attracts industry rather than just one municipal unit? Does not cooperation of any kind overcome the psychological barriers? If consolidation is a long range solution, which is highly de­ batable, why not look for short range remedies? Would not technical help be of greater value for the short range? What assurance is there that a consolidated area will ....1 1require less police when local police forces are undermanned? Wherein is c;. .3 consolidation a savings when towns now are permitted to turn their functioi .on over to the state for free? Wouldn't taking it back mean t’ expenditure of money which people in the merging units do not now pay?,..If . te highway aid is on a population and mileage basis, w°uld consolidation mean more state money? Does consolidation necessarily ™ean ^Proved services or *s ^at a preconceived conclusion or assumpt1 antagonism? If the central city already fur' Protection on a c — contractual basis to a neighboring town, how' “11»nsolid.ti„nredu„tli( -he cost to the neighboring town? X”'xx* f ^Sc-ralReX This contest is again in full swing, C’"X: Is July 1st- Winning entries of othe6r X"" ‘T is July 1st- Winning entries of other ent t etter. No No community in Luzerne Luzerne County has 7 b Seen by calling community in THSs c'“'aa good begininng. “"'y haS submitted an e„Jy. a good begininng. ■3" annually submitted to , ,.Sworn and appointed officers A" 12 ’ BM«» •' A£,“rS "" “ to ' include constables. (officers) SOMESEARCHING^I^TIONS CONTEST POLICE OFFICER The State Superior Court has ruled that a police officer can of traffic at any time < " change the flow now w L11Ile in ln an effort to relieve heavy gerous travel conditions. In a case before the Court, a motorist appealed action of a policeman who had prohibited him from making right turns which ordinarily would have been allowed. The Court stated "although ’ traffic may ordinarily be controlled by signs or signals, the motor vehicle code recognizes that unusual conditions may require the intervention of a trained officer; and, it is therefore provided that at the direction of a peace officer, a motorist may lawfully disregard the direction of a traffic signal." REDEVELOPMENT The State Commerce Department has allocated $200,000 to the Oil City Redevelopment Authority and $208,000 to the Scranton Authority. In Oil City the money will be used in one of six areas for the clearance of blight in the heart of the city. The Scranton money will be used to restore as a public park the East Scranton area damaged by the 1955 hurricane. In both cases the State funds will match funds to be provided by local and federal agencies. FIREMEN'S FUNDS P) Local firemen's relief fund associations were under , rUHng that their accounts and reCOrfdvSfXsheareUofthe 2% tax On General. Most of the associations qualify q,irance firms. ThfreiniUrns collected in Pennsylvania by out-of-state fire in ruling made on April 12 overrules a 1941 department decisio . �Ur supermarket VOL- rs of property adjacent to a proposed shopping VI. NO. 6 WILKES COLLEGE, Wilkes-barre, Pa center JUNE 15, ■g Center that a of increased traffic, of flood lights, of heavy trucks etc and claimed that their intrusions on a residential area would constitute a nuisance . Chief Justice Horace Stern closed his decision favorable to the shopping center in the following language: "The large grocery and provision markets or super-markets have become an important feature of suburban life, indeed an almost in­ tegral part of every suburban community ever since the exodus to the sub­ urbs that took place following the advent of the automobile; they have re­ placed for good or evil, the former pattern of small stores dispersed through out the neighborhood. To hold that such supermarkets in a residential neighborhood are nuisances per se, no matter how carefully and properly they may be operated, would be to deny the residents of such communities the advantages and convenience of shopping that housewives obviously find in them. " WEST WYOMING A report of the commissioners appointed by the Court of Quarter sessions of Luzerne County to determine whether or not West Wy­ oming should be divided into wards recommended that "the interest of the inhabitants of West Wyoming will be best served" by not dividing the borough into wards. THOUGHTS FOR TODAY If your wife wants t ' to learn to drive, don't stand in her way. Smart people get what th. .aey earn and wise ones earn what they get- PUBLICATION This News-letter, gmates in th, -he Political Sciei'nee ne m°nthly a« a <community service, °r’ Quiries may i~- be address Sed to Dr. °f Wilkes College. Notes and inWilkes C Coll, -liege, WilkesJ-Barre, Penns yly'a^^67’ Political Science Departienti 1957 MORE Other than a federated , commission acting in an advisory y’ d(Wta r»Di„ , consolidation? Aren't the Mountaintop the rieht „o»? isn't it being suggested in the ^2^“^ X”' How does consolidation solve a central city' Or decreased assessments? Or fleein s traffic problem? g comercial establishments? Isn't pooled services by a number of communities a practical method of stretching the tax dollar ? Wouldn't communities in Wyoming Valley do well to consider the course of the Sherrango Valley T’ " Regional Planning Commission representing two cities, three boroughs, and _J two townships? Do not common problems require merely area planning which re­ quires merely cooperation? Doesn't the joint authority transcend political boundaries? How does consolidation free a larger city to embark on capital improvements when the merging units may have already reached their debt limitations? Since the population of cities has increased about 14% while fringe areas about 35%, where will the bulk of expenditures go under consoli­ dation? Isn't metropolitan planning the ready made device to overcome Provincial! sm? What's happened to efforts to bring Central Valley communi­ together on 1’ that basis? And what about a joint sewage treatment project? 2 by joint --i r- Side communities partially solve the fire protection action? Wasn't the vocational school problem solved by JOlnt action without --i effecting the identity of any community? SERVICE AWARDS Congratulations to the following local officials who have given faithfi’ul ervice * ~ ’ Elin er Luchetti, tQw*; Ha Urry S, 'cureman, Kingston; Andrew Natt, Laflin; Evan o toEXr;zc^ �serviceawards (continued) to Stanley Janowski and Frank Marcinkowski, rf Nicholas Keller, Nuangola; Thomas Run; C.«rg« K"’“prt'"e' ’ piston’ John Wasmanski, Plains; Walter Garril\;r;ntv ’ Sugar Notch; Louis Alsandra, Yatesville; Kehoe and Leo Grace Mc ‘h^’fjeWellyn, West Pittston; George Dennis, son, Shickshinny; RUn: d William Jones, Wilkes-Barre; John Hana- ’ Lloyd, ““ n*'"™West Wyoming, Eth Township;11 steve han, Wilkes-Barre ACTS OF Act 45 - Controllers or trea• THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY surers’ office when vacant to be filled only terrn; vacancy unfilled by city council ■=-» Acts ,, and 83 - Contracts and purchases allowed without advertise6’ ments for low bid if for no more than $1000. (boroughs, 1st and enforce its ordinance against unlawful parking OPEN PUMPS The Public Health Council in the Health D has added a new section to the sanitary code oTthT NeW Jersey , dumps as hazards to health. The only method of disposin' open and garbage is by sanitary landfill or incineration bish, .ns USe> rub' Such a law may not be long in ctoming in Pennsylvania, f0r such a regulation is necessary to make „ -xx J a community attractive. Now is the time for Valley communities to explore a joint landfill or incineration project. The Public Services Committee of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce explored such an undertaking several years ago, but there was no one who had the vision to foresee problems a decade from now. This is another area that the County might explore. Witness Delaware County or Bucks Codnty. See News-letter, February 15, 1954 and Octo­ ber 15, 19 54. 2nd class townships) Act 71 - Auxiliary police provided worKmen s compensation coverage, with minimum payments prescribed for those self or unemployed. WECHSLER v. PHILA. 1955 A municipal corporation is not liable to an action for damages for the non exercise of discretionary powers of a public character. A muni­ cipality is not liable for failure to enforce an ordinance pursuant to per­ missive authority. In this case, a city ordinance, which provided that no operator should park or stop any vehicle upon any sidewalk, was held to be passed under a discretionary and not a mandatory power. There is no legal duty on the part of a municipality to light its thoroughfares or streets, and it cannot be held responsible for a mere insufficiency of light. trnrv The Plantiff contended that the city was inegligent in permitting — r obstructinn th”13-/1 °n a driveway leading to a gas service station, partly driveway as 6Wa|k’ and causing a shadow to fall upon the edge of the see the different l^ "i ° Wbicb tbere was not sufficient light for plaintiff t0 evel into which she stepped. Woodside that the City wyashnotUlUbi°rf C°Urt °pini°n written COMBINED FIRE AND POLICE Three cities in different part of the country will be added to the 32 which combined the police and fire departments. Dearborn in Michigan, Fox Point in Wisconsin, and Freewater in Oregon will have one service unit. Police will carry small firefighting equipment in their station wagons. The strongest argument in favor of such a combination is that it makes for a higher degree of administrative efficiency. CHANGING SHAPE OF METROPOLITAN AMERICA Rates of population growth in metropolitan areas have declined between ]' 1900 and 1950 due to the stability of central cities, but that■ sa growth occurred areas hav,e been growing rapidly since 1920. High rates of o grow as far as 1.thirty-five ____ z_xxvc XX1XXCD miles xxuxxx from the center of the central city in five to ten mi/ decade. The peak rates of satellite growthi are still in a for the previous two der=/adlUS from city centers, where they have been ccades. (continued on following page) �VOL- VI. NO. 7 WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE> pA JULY 15, 195? CHANGING SHAPE OF METROPOLITAN AMERlc total area populations have grown most as well as have also grown slowly. Howeve Satellite central cities 1 cities, the higher has been the slowly in areas where -th rates of central in their satellite areas. Higher the lower the growl 'th taking place proportion of growl ind in widely spaced metropolitan areas, due p were four.'’ that produced highest growth rates in the growth rates ! factors time, satellite growth has been the haps to the same .... At the same areas (those whose central cities Western regions, •nd ched metropolitanin the Northern region, perhaps for^6 greatest in bund, apart.) and : less than fifty miles similar reasons. Analysis shows that rnetffopolitan areas near rivers have grown the least, and areas away from water locations, the most. How­ ever, the greatest satellite satellite growth growth was found in areas whose central cities bounded on lakes and oceans. The most rapidly growing kinds of satellite areas were found to be those located near highways, re­ .-liuEu Library SOME MORE QUESTIONS JUl 5 1957 If the central city has shown no inndevelopment, won't consolidation mean that a *tl°n ‘toward planning or rebasic problem to jack up the population of a c > wil1 suffer? — •’ Is the are moving from the city or is the problem Clty becaus e the people area with a view to making the area a more ° P ,for the <development ’ of an How does consolidation meet future needs? q raCtlVe place- -o work and live? with fundamental economic and social factors^ planning concern itself" ‘ Pereas consolidation does not? ociological city? social centers, larged by consolidation, becomes ataost a. large a" X”’lyif, the city, en- etc. be reioc/ud placing those located near intra-area railways. These findings c ould perhaps be correlated with the age of the central city. THOUGHTS FOR TODAY Honeymoon: the vacation a man takes before going to work for a new boss, An American is a person who isn't afraid to bawl out the Presi­ dent, but is always polite to a policeman. publication This News-letter, published monthly as a community service, originates in the Political Science Department of Wilkes College. Notes and inquiries may be addressed to Dr. Hugo V. Mailey, Political Science Department, Wilkes College, Wilkes - Barre, Pennsylvania. Will consolidation improve street layout? Does consolidation de­ termine the design and location of buildings if the central city is not now zoned? If towns merge, what happens to zoning in those towns which have it? Will educational services be improved? Or will insurance rates be reduced? If the two most important factors encouraging a fringe area to want to become annexed are sewage and water supply, and the city provides neither, what are the basic factors making for consolidation? • -11 p Nashville,consolidat Cincinnati, Why not follow the pattern of Louisvi ion has Cleveland, Denver, Easton, and others? ^hy been as the result of been consummated on any large scale, i a Isn't it significant t Hat of the state legislature (Atlanta - 82 sq. gUte laWS did not retbe four largest annexations in 1952 took p ace? Toronto p a Quire direct approval of the annexed dwe ’ r annexed n t it strange that most surveys indicate that newly .head areas ^ay not Pay for themselves in the years immediately al — assuming the servic es are furnished now? ^ENT; it CONCLUSION BY MANY STUDE^ seems unlikely that consolidation Hiet: r°Politan •n areas in the forseeable future. approach used in m y �TnGgZHER FOR SEWAGE DISpOSAL _bs_woRK cityandsubuR; the big ogre to its fringe municipalcity is not always The centerthe helpful brother. This is exactly what has happen^' ties; it is, at area. in the Philadelphia , municipalities in metropolitan areas to work together ed u>r for The need problems has resulted m many forms of •n the solution of sewage disj’ ’ Contractual services has often Xerative effort. Joint received the publicity that the authority been used, though xt • hbors can work together. All that is necessary has. A core city and its b the common good operating in an atmos is officials with a genuine desir outside the political field to"'a 5ider„£ ..uspiciou. ■;uspici°nfree < negotiati coninducted in an ;Ons atmosphere There is no one pattern for the aoiution of reeimal o£ the transportation problem of a reBio7 7gl°nal Pr°blems The complexltryc of a region, for :umb to the simple device of contractual examPle, could contractual hardly 5 t the „ , fact that suburban fringe municipalities freely neg°tif rmge ' ated. But the easily and quietly with a metropolis, the cor/ ? °Und H P°^ible the core to work ‘ well for the ultimate solution of’ even the toughesTp^^;681011' bodes v----- thoughts for today phere free of suspicion. w Township wanted sewers to serve its closely de­ Lower en of century. But it could not construct veloped areas as early as tne a sewage treatment works. Negotiations for a cooperative solution were successfully con­ cluded In 1902, an ordinance was passed to provide for the connection of certain sewers to be constructed by Lower Merion with certain sewers of No matter how happily- a woman may be married t her to discover that there is a nice man who wishes she werVnoV^ P1^568 Spring is wonderful. Recently a farmer and a golfer were seen doing their plowing together. GIFT Philadelphia. Evidence that the arrangements thus made were satisfactory to both parties is found in the execution of similar agreements for additional connections in 1904, 1924, and 1927. In 1922, Cheltenham Township entered into an agreement with Philadelphia by which the latter accepted sewage from this Township. There followed, then, a number of agreements with other munici­ palities and extensions of agreements in effect. Drainage areas have no re­ gard for municipal lines and brought into the picture municipalities that have no direct physical contact with Philadelphia. Just as the City had to plan for sideTtT areaS ?!y°nd itS boundaries- so the bordering townships had to con“P ThL situation is re- Pities whitrXXcT"^1116"6^ neighbors actually deal « or under negotiation cover munici­ Agreements between Philadelphia and eight of its John Jarzenbowicz, ]President of the Luzerne County Boroughs Association, and Peter Keblish,, President of the First Class Township Association in Luzerne County, each presented to the Institute of Municipal Government of Wilkes College a check so that the Institute may continue its work of offering instruction and information to local officials. The College, through the Institute, offers local government officials quite a varied program, and all because the College feels that it is a part of the community. Although the College does not intend to ask for the support of this program, g-fts are more than welcome. Both Pitt and Penn have Institutes that have .een heavily endowed with grants so that they may carry on their work with al government officials. w. If you local officials know of financial angels looking for a worthColl f>r°2rarn to underwrite, you might advise them of the work of Wi of ln the local government field. There is no better investment an Ta wfln§ t0 raise the standards of performance of local officials, wno, the I' are most receptive to aid and instruction. sewage of 18 suburban municipalities. It is not to be r dlsagreement . E>°te^ aR neg°tiations are contrived without as to terms. best ba: party has the responsibility to strike the rgain he can for his nicipality. But argument has always been P°in LANDFILL “Periate a ’hat does it cost a medium .U. ei«7 - >«.Mass. Samtary landfill? A Citizens Committee in New (continued on following page) �■ landfill WILKES COLLE^^rr; " (continued) yOL- VI. ----“-- —-J A’ AUGUST 15, i957 did com. id dispose of its garbage-j and refuse at the rate Of to change to the landfill method was The City ton. Initial purchase of 3 pieces of basic equipment. Tbeg 45 l/2@ Per mpro^mately $50,000 for t a 15_cubic yard capacity scraper and a hydrau. tractor, a »1. 126-horsepower tr j reqUired to work at the site would be were a mounted shovel. Per . lie tractor for the equipment ■nt and a sup 2 operators ■■'X? Ci,y URBAN PLANNING totaling The State Commerce Department has sought approval for contracts to -baa f°"r ■ FALL MEETING AUG 2G1957 The September meeting will be held on Tuesday, the 24th, at h Wilkes College Dining Hall. The dinner jmeeting of local officials’ win t Called at 6:30 p.m. The discussion for the -3 meeting will center around ^MUNICIPAL ,LIABILITY and , .. INSURANCE."" The speakers will be Howa rd Kennedy former aoltc.tor of Wilkes-Barre, and lb. (ollowin representatives from the Greater W.lkes-Barre Association of l„sj„„ Agents: J. F. Sallada, J. Williams, and S. Graham. meeting will be the boro of Ashley. The host for thi- The contracts: Titusville $15,000; State College $10,000; Cumru Township in Berks County and Marple Township in Montgomery County, each $3,000. The Commerce Department, in a Federal-state program, admini­ sters planning services for the urban programs. It supervises the spending of funds appropriated by the federal government. WOW! ! ! ASwiss student, after touring America, had certain criticisms to make. He said we have bad food, slow mail, dirty cities, and inefficient garbage collection. One writer, commenting on the visitor's reactions said it makes it even more clever of us to have become a great nation in spite of all these shortcomings. ^PUBLICATION originates in the Political s'’ PU^Rsbed monthly as a community service, mquiries maybe addressed?6^6 Department of Wilkes College. Notes and ment’ Wilkes College, Wilke° r"’ Hug° V" MaileY> Political Science Depar S-Barre, Pennsylvania. PLANNING The University of Pennsylvania will receive a $410,000 grant from the Ford Foundation to improve education of city planners throughout tt}e country through the development of teaching methods and materials, a research professorship, and the exchange of ideas with practitioners in urban problems. Under the Department of City Planning, there will be instituted a five-year program for the preparation of such materials. Dean Jose L. Sert of the Harvard School of Design has announced that Martin Meyers on has been appointed the first Frank Backus Williams Professor of City Planning and Urban Research, and Director of Harvar s "ew Center for Urban Studies . Meyerson was formerly at the Umversi y o Pennsylvania. Funny! Strange! If Wilkes can't have a grant, nora chair, about a s_. stool. And maybe some few interested people w o vision. learning J is free. Is that too much? All that it require' tq TINKER. Jv O tto think about it has passed us by. IT IS NO r;vjai, IT IS TIME more glUe 'J' J —> and adhesive tape. The Public Square is °R SURGERY. OF ’■— WHERE IS THE MASTER DOMING VALLEY - OR IS 1IT the redevelopment PLAN FOR LUZERNE COUNTY... UPPER E- �pedestrian fatalities PLANNING IN LEBANON NO ill join with the American Automobile The general pubhc Township, Luzerne, West pittf. ston, . Hon in saluting Nantic Swoyerville for going through 1956 with, -lout Xrfs*. Pri”Sle' UE” Newport, end West Pittston are n,»comer8 “^.ttisn ^X-e“«ords ranging iron, two to s.x years. the list* 0 ., 1 . rr , rnnntv towns that were cited are not off the beaten The Luzerne C pass through Luzerne daily. Nanticoke path. Thousands of carsis a city and a large cen other communities have r clean for the twelve months pulation> adding to its accomplishment. The problems, but they managed to keep the slate KINGSTON Th traffic recommendations presented at the Kingston Council meetin. by the "teens' traffic committee and the police committee were Zted io' a W-dV period by a r.solut.on of the Counc.l. Parking will be eliminated on both sides of Pierce Street, from Tioga to the North Street bridge, during the period. All left turns at intersections of Rutter Avenue and East Dorrance Street will be prohibited for the 90 days. Parking also will be eliminated on the south side of West Union Street between the DL&W tracks and Wyoming Avenue on a trial basis. COUNTY At the end of 1956 the Regional Planning r n, obtained approval for a grant of $31,000 from t^ nT ?ion of Lebanon Count y ^istration for general planning work in the Lebanon! RcncWal Admjsupervision of the project will be provided bv thMetropolitan Area. Technical .unity Development of the Pennsylvania Department -le' Bureau of Cornna’ Commerce. used for preparation ol City cportion of the county. nern The project includes; analysis of trends in population growth, the economic base, financial resources and capacities of the local communities involved, the extent and location of neighborhood blight, the housing market and resources, building trends and construction methods suited to the needs of the municipalities; the study of physical characteristics and existing land uses and preparation of a land-use plan; the preparation of standard building and housing codes, zoning and subdivision regulations and plans for their coordination and enforcement; and the preparation of a major thoroughfare plan, a community facilities plan for location of public schools, parks, playgrounds, and other public facilities; and a public improvement program and financing plan. The project also calls for preparation of reports for the dissemination of information to the public. ACT 358 SOCIAL SECURITY ENDS Approved July 10, 1957 July 1, 1957, was the last day for Pennsylvania counties and other This act amends the police pension act of 1956 (P.L. 1804) applying to boroughs and townships>, as follows : Section 1 -The act now applied to boroughs and townships with three or more policemen rather than eight or more, as formerly. Pension funds must provide for disability and death benefits P ovisions of such to be determined locally, however. ) Section 3 ■The minimum period of service for retirement that may be provided in an ordinance is reduced from 25 to 20 years. Section 5 actuarT is made permissive rather m^ber th maximum of 8 per cent is placed on ’ he minimum remaining at 5 per cent. than mand^XT °a contributions local government units to commence social security coverage p g combination with the local retirement systems, if federa coverag t0 include back years. f The federal social security law requires that c °r retroactive coverage must be executed by the state ag cne,P°litiCal subdivision, not later than December , tT^8 Can be signed, certain formalities must be met state laws. red onPbehalf of , before federal and 31 inclusive. from July 1 to DecemXte The t There are only 184 days ; only four days to negotiate the necessary • in which these agr- ° ^0-day notice periods leave dements ^division's initial This is the absolute minimum pe gu -_ • can be accomplished. Consequen ""“"ocement of its plan cannot be later than �yOL- VI. wilkes-barre> pA SEpTSMBER1Si BORO bulletin trrient Snow plows and cm department of any political subdivision „ of the of Highways or for the highway Commonwealth must be equipped with at leastt one flashing emergency l—a:imp ‘rent State inspection before it will pass the curl x-— requirement. The Pennsylvania State Ass • Borough Bulletin as the official publication of the T B°rou8hs bas acquired «, issue, Vol. XV., no. 7, is really the first’^ ^oeUtlo,. „ £* Clean A. Marburger as Editor. Boro officials ought "a'^ITwith The lamp, which must be red, is to be used only during an emergency, and must be of the type approved by the Bureau of Highway Safet formative material in it. In Luzerne Countv 13 h 1 themselves of the i Association - Ashley, Avoca, Dupont, Durye’a members °f the State ' ston, Larksville, Warrior Run, West’H^zlXn WeTput1?’ F°rty King- The law requiring the lamps was enacted in 1956. The law also provided that any vehicle in the Commonwealth used for repair or eme purposes may be equipped with no more than one warning lamp of the s ° and White Haven. On the Executive Committee of Stat °n’ West Wyoming, bowich, councilman from Sugar Notch is the renreo ! Association, John JarzenAssociation. At present there are 33 counties nr fr°m Luzerne County type as inclement that required for snow plows trucks during weather. This type and lamp is to distributing be used onlynon-skid in connectiV^15 repair or emergency work while the vehicle is standing still. 1011 Wtb of boros. Other officers of the Luzerne County brancha C0Unty associations Fort, vice-president; John Mizin, West Wvomina Bare’ FortT West Pittston, secretary; Harvey Neilsen, Laurel Run^T^urer Private owners of vehicles which are used by state or local highway departments as snowplows or cinder trucks were especially reminded of the new mandatory lamp which must be of a type that will cover a 360 degree area and will flash a red warning no less than 60 times a minute nor more than 120 times a minute. THOUGHTS for today It's unbelievable how many ugly rumors get started in beauty s day. When a person always puts off until tomorrow, nothing is don PUBLICATION This News-letter, originates in the Institute of MiPublished Vicinal „■ onthly as a community service, inquiries College. Notes -s may be addressed to Dr. overnment of 7Wilkes ’ 7 D epart! * -tment, Wilk, College, ‘Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. ' "Tikes US° V. Mailey, Political Science P BOROUGHS TO SHARE RADIO Kingston and Forty Fort Police Departments will use the same wave length for broadcasting police calls with the installation ” "n At the present time Forty Fort has not received its ra 10, tcen°^ transmitter broadcasts the calls for both boroughs. Later on wen y communities. goes on the air, both signal will be heard m crmsers of thtwo^ This will insure rapid communication between the two dep co-operated for many years when any help is neede - : channels are because Fortapproved would have becoming scarceThe for arrangement broadcasting o an to wait some time to get a separate wave length. 1Emergency calls in Forty Fort now are placed by telephone to Kingston. Possibility another borough may be placed on the same wave Edw ardsville may have a radio installed. ’ �PLANNING c for existing industry all out to attract new industries into their Many cities g° existing industry gets little attention in future planni result in plants moving away. ng. Yet in some cities area t costly - f°r “ may This can be cost y have growth problems like the entire econo Large businesses . 7 manufacturingr and more sales, plants take on more ernmy. With exPandingmanXd loading facilities and parking, and often want to - ' need °t s^. cramped for room, room, they 1 ployees, have need ffor a crampe d for make plans to shift to increase their presen sp P ___ ’ __ in Detroit Detroit found the City already had lost 97 another location. A recent surv y some 9,000 workers. plants employing s----- ,bat this exodus the Detroit Planning Commission has To coml in the city to be occupied wholly by industry. All resileXXts'winireXm’at'ed, and streets will be redesigned to take up only hllf as much space as formerly. Rebuilding in the area with modern one-story plant facilities will be encouraged. Provision will also be made for lots of automobile parking - for workers - and zoning will call for minimum land coverage. Included in Detroit's plans for holding existing industry are certain areas to be developed primarily for small plants. The planning engineers found that many of the smaller manu­ facturers were swallowed up in the larger industrial districts. They also had trouble with deliveries and their personnel had no place to park. One problem in Detroit, as in other older cities, is the fact that wide areas in the city used for plants have become industrial slums. It is anti­ cipated that current redevelopment plans may help find a cure for this business blight. TRAFFIC LIGHT governing units such "eta^.y °f H1ghways. Permits are issued only to local not pay for the lights or in st Vl b°r°Ug^s’ and townships. The department does installati Application ffor traffic lights are forwarded to local governing officials when th, ieT ask for thenT^Tn are forwarded to locai gOVC7saW Partment Traffic Division receives The Department Traffic Division receives Trart- i ” °nS each year 1116 De Traffic Division must conduct , sur’™1’61’ ab°Ut one-quarter are reject®.-^ Specifi*d for a traffic • conduct a vey to determine whether the interse S1gnal meets the —e requirements. buO H-Pplionfi m recent years, the Department h for actuated type traffic signals instead off; ± ' PPeduPisSUanCe of per^■ tS ■’ Hghts avoid much vehicular and pedestrial tlme signals. These actuat'kWds of traffic movement problems. RequlremS t", adaptable to jnany follows : actuated signals jn urban areas (population, afe as more than 5,000) ; -section of an important street, vehicle volume ai At an inter ^>ng that important average at least 750 vehicle. a„ ho„ f„ s'treet must < ——* s of an average day. ,mbined vehicle and pedestrian volume from the side str? t 2, The col— or streets must average at least 7 5 units an hour for the same eight hours one vehicle speed exceeds 20 miles an hour on the principal 3. The average ,roaches to the intersection. F lpai street app In rural areas : 1, At an intersection of an i principal highway must average at least 500 vehicles of an average day. 2, The combined vehicle-pedestrian volume from the side highway or highways must average at least 50 units an hour for the same eight hours. 3, The average one vehicle speed exceeds 20 miles an hour on the principal high­ way approaches to the intersection. For standard fixed-time signals in urban areas, vehicular volume entering the intersection from all approaches must average at least 750 vehicles an hour for eight hours of an average day, and the volume from the major street should average at least 500 vehicles an hour. In rural areas, the respective figures are 500 and 375. \ as those that operate part pretect^S SX P-—-X industrial plant entrances time for recommended specific requirement. These signals are recommc ---- by the engineer after ----- investigation. TIME FOR REAPPRAISAL -~~r on the Who is to say Are there too many local government ------ thetl.number basi<= Are there too many local , tion .between survey No one. That there is a ey and study? Noone. lat£oni . A recent ad of„re m"Surv ”6"48 ’"d attractions of industry is purs sp culaU. in communities of aments and attractions of industry is pure ’n th, New York Tjmes wQuId indicate thatindustnes locate less 11 TOO, 000. Why consolidate then? �f 6governments produces inefficiency, , relationship here requires If the big number !died without consoli that can be remei prove, too. . tHe . structure of entirely government that needs Furthermore, n°study And that is different, entirely diff, Lrvice that require ,g only logical t.p Sservice mac kind o is the logical approach study. K 13 * ture.. This 'ach ach useonly d in in Allegheny Allegheny Countyto byour the of a used Count. apartfr°7e problems. This This was 11 P heny County. Functions and services was the _ . and serv|ce Valley wid P Commission o g th could better be r-- j»^tder to Xre used: performed at coald n,ore sa,isfactoriIy be by "services soul-1 * through c«»P««l>”T"t‘/‘b"™es‘Xh“oul'l Perf°rmed adequately be administered carried out at the County level. Where is there talk of merger or consolidation? The Com­ mission started with no preconceived ideas or notions but concerned itself with the facts and with how the problems related to the growth of the County could best be solved. Let us study s' the problems . Let us not be blinded by a particular remedy because we ---know ./ no other. THOUGHTS FOR TOD A Y A gold-digger is a woman after all'. H you must kill time, VOL- vi. NO. 10 WILKES COLLEGE WILKES-BARrE) pA OCT°M»IS, „5, One of the chronic problems ; associated with municipal income taxes is the collection of delinquent accounts,. Approximately 600 Pennsylvania jurisdictions tax earned income by virtue. of authority given them by Act 481 of the 1947 General Assembly. There is no > compilation of the delinquency rate in these political subdivisions, but the : rate is high enough in some to cause concern among local officials. by a private firm under Borough contract. USly had been performed P Under the new system the collection of the Dormant tax is under the direct supervision of the Borough Manager's administrative assistant. This man is a trained professional municinal emniAvo As such he is less subject to the temptation, which sometimes besets a private collection agency, to let the difficult cases go. His primary . t0 increase the Borough's revenues, and, t.t^s “ seeks ways of improving the collection system, those who have not bring in new taxpayers, catch up with delinquents, and registered. you might try working it to death. publication This News originates in th, ofMinicinA1blrShed m°nthly as a community service, le Institute t_ and inquiries n be addres cased to Dr p.°Vernment of Wilkes College. Notes Partment, Wilk, -:es Coll,ege Wilkes R,r‘ HUg° V‘ bailey, Political Science Derre, Pennsylvania. By the very nature of bis -“““X v.- toThthe municipality, the private collector often cannot achieve private collector ded for dinate the entire tax program, whereas the P £requently 1S nee do little more than collect. This over-all Pr effective tax administration. The technique used by Dormont is effe Tiency rate is applicable in many communities. w°rds , °f Mr. Stuwe, "The best collection resu People are employed by the municipality to a mi § decrease the delinbelievesinthat, in the achieved when compe en its oWn tax." (continued on following page) �de.ltnqufnLwage-tax accounts ------------------- (continued) Dormont found that thorough and vigorous attempts to LcCOntact delin, quents were needed. In going after non-payers the Borough checks3 every re_ cord that is available to it - the Bell Telephone street directory, rswimming pool passes, voter registration, newspaper items which mention Dor —* rnont residents, lists of school children registered in the schools, and oth — -• simi. lar records. In addition, a street file has been assembled which p-Permits the tax office to keep track of all moves from the Borough, and thus ’ t0 fegis. ter new occupants as soon as they move into the Borough. experience to lend weight to s ' t° °^*C^a^s' contention The that Dormont wage taxes can best appears be administered by compel employees. The municipality is in a favorable position which municipal held by a private collector. Collection is only one of several J'ai’ely be countered in the administration of a municipal wage tax It Pr° lems enin light of other problems, and it is the governing bodv wh^r^1 be PUrsued with those allied problems. ' already deals TAVERN KEEPER RESPONSIBLE The Supreme Court of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania recently ruled that a tavern keeper who had served beer to a minor was responsible for an automobile accident in which the youth became involved after leaving the tavern. The court reversed a decision by Honorable Arthur P. Bretherick, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, Dei Delaware County, in which the proprietor was absolved of liability for the accident. ’ 'L'21~i a m - C S*°n "as unanimous and the opinion written by Honorable Michael before the accident the youthT^K JUStlCe °f the Supreme Court, noted that extent that when hp1^11^118 "intoxicating beverages" at the tavern to such behind." departed from the hotel, he left sobriety The Supreme Court based its decision on an Act of a^. reswhich provides that persons furnishing intoxicants shall be hel C1 8 drin king19 54 , ponsible for injuries to persons or property in consequence of sue TELEPHONE FIR F alarm systems According to the experienc :e of a number of c " , .... ystem, which is installed and “!*"■ ‘he leased lel. maintained by local teleph phone s ovin£ to be the quickest method of < getting the fire is Pr The basic feature of the new system is which does not require a coin deposit. a conventional n on-dial teleph°ne’ fed aluminum box with a self The phi water'?r°°d own line to fire headquarters, -closing door andlOne r is installed in a no lock. Each box is conneC the syStem is still in service; this was If one box _ __ out of order, the reSt^he traditional alarm boxes, in which a glass r~ ofgoes not true the older -** style alarmgive a signal, are so constructed that3when must be broki;en and a handle P«ueu one is out of order, on the same circuit won't work either, the other boxes o The telephone reporting method gives the person calling the opportunity to tell the exact location of the fire, whereas the telegraph alarm can only indicate the location of the particular box, and the person who gives the alarm must wait to direct the fire apparatus. False I alarms have been far more prevalent with this older type of signal, according to the association, , because the temptation for some passerby, usually juvenile, to break a glass and pull a handle has frequently brought fire engines roaring out to find a deserted alarm box. With the telephone alarm system, as soon as a person wishing to report an emergency raises the receiver, a light flashes on the switchboard at fire headquarters , giving the number and location of the call box. At the same time, an alarm bell sounds until the call is answered. Any number of calls from any number of boxes can be received at the same time. two th’ d emergencies today are reported by telephone. In fact more than lr s of all fire calls in the average city are received over home and busines s telephones, the figure in some cities is as high as 90 per cent. FLYPAPER OF SUBURBAN ROUTINE n a recent book state Authors Bonnie Prudden and Dr. ^J^^y of the wheel.• that iwheels have replaced muscle. Consider wheel from the i ^oin nilly,■ the child is forced to rely increasing y muscle in born, ■ to th, point where it has virtually s»ppla»« a . Iben graduates here i to there. He starts out in the carriage, �—■ OF SUBURBAN ROUTINE FLYPAPER (continued) VI. NO. 11 WILKES COLLEGE, yOL- WILKes-barRe> Pa NOVEMBER t0 the school bus and family car. He seldom walks if he can help it. child today, caught in the flypaper of the subIn short, the average ,d looks . urban routine, sits, rides, and COUNCILMEN AND Hasn't this philosophy helped to change the functions and services of municipal governments? boroughs association committee named to present a slate of officers to The nominating are: Dr. John Biernacki, Ashley council president; serve for the coming year Wyoming councilman; and George Weiskerger, West Theodore Powloski, West Pittston councilman. WHAT'S NEW? FORTY FORT - Members of Forty Fort Police pension fund have petitioned the court to dissolve the fund and distribute the assets of $51,000 among members. EDWARDSVILLE - The town's assessed valuation took a sizeable jump with the purchase of 15.3 acres of land along Northampton Street by Triangle Shoe Co. for 68,000 dollars. KINGSTON - Parallel parking is under consideration for Kingston Corner s. LUZERNE - Street expenditures run less than $10,000 in this borough. ASHLEY - The Health Board has been dissolved and the health service taken over by the State Department of Health. THOUGHTS FOR TODAY Marriage is an institution that offers only on-the-job training. COMMISSIONERS <Tis said that "A man's judgment is not better th;ian his informati the Montgomery County Recorder on." This in • It is from this article that the following bit of advice is taken; "If you officials bring uniformed < ’ • opinions to your chambers, you act unintelligently and really let your constituents down, • On the other hand, if you take the trouble to look into a matter, to get the fac'ts'then ---- you are in a position to make much wiser decisions." 1. How may zoning help solve such problems as t ' ’ mining, trailer strip camps, used car lots, junk yards, billboards, and overhanging street signs? 2. Are there any standards based on population for the number of policemen a municipality should have? 3. What authority does a municipal health officer have? 4. What municipal jobs have a special contact aspects? 5. Should capital improvements be taken into consideration in estimating expenditures? Can newly elected councilmen answer these and other quest satisfactorily , ?’ If not, there is a place to garner information. Some modern girls turn a man's head with their charms and his stomach with their cooking. PUBLICATION This News-Ipttp-r ki • i_ ginates in the Institute of m’ ,U' 1Slled mcmthly as a community service, oil­ inquiries may be address Government of Wilkes College. Notes and ment. Wilkes College, Wilk p HUg° V' MaileY> Political Science Departes-Barre, Pennsylvania. “ph 3 •" >»d 1/3 old members ought to make tor an enthus.aat.e class. attend the - - . officials are welcome to Both old and new:■ly elected local public ( rharee The Public Serfree of charge. training course . The class is open free �■ rv Assessed or Taxable --------- --- Valuation»<uuc. ValUSupP°rting Det>t: Sinkins Fund for General Self' pebt- c commissioners COUNCIU^KNJ^ certificates to those completing the course. will grant vice Institute the course will be mailed in the near futur e to all information on the course 1- Make arrangements now to attend thi -- d newly elected councilmen. s ten ifficials. 1 course for local officials. session coux = ^ MUNICIPAL have a place - - ?0Sft":Xw t^^e^m^^es;:S securities ’ Important things for him to consider are the character of the debtor, debt statistics, ability to pay, type of debt, tax collections, operating experience of the user, and ratings. As a commercial banker places high value on the character of the individual or firm applying for a loan, so the investor investigates the character of the public borrower whether it is a state or municipal unit. Here are some of the questions he asks in his own municipal quiz programs: What is the history of the borrower in meeting past obligations? Does it have a balanced or nearly balanced budget? How does its debt position com­ pare with other cities of the same size? Nor can the character of the debtor be determined solely from financial statistics. There are highly important economic, social, and politi­ cal questions the investor considers. First, the f municipal unit issuing the bonds ought to be a well established community • witha a stable population. Location, natural resources, transportation, type t of local industry, banking, public improvement, schools, facilities for water supply and sewage disposal - all are factors which contribute to the , economic climate which, in turn, determines the borrower's ability to pay. The character *n be d°ne where ids are bon<‘ the utility revenues or taxes to meet only a D " taxes but primari. ly from ,i only such portion of utility debt is prop^ly^ucHbl' of the debt service; le from total ,nded debt. bon­ Only sinking funds for general obligations <’ should be dedu, ded to ascertain the net debt as self-supporting debt has already be, ien deducted from total bonded debt. bonds Assuming that the investor feels that municipals Nett Bonded Bond, ’ 1Ne of local government is also examined. all sortie or l ” of the°fo^0CbVe lnvCHtor “tarts with the offering circular. Under ; investor ln determine -ag the tax will appear figures that help the or Potential and debt „r the issuer: Actual c: Ful1 In the debt statement in circulars there is usually a reference to erlapping or an additional debt against the same same taxable taxable property overlappingdebt ----------6—-a me There are usually two, frequently three, and ---- I occasionally occasionally five five or more muni­ cipal units, that have authority to tax the same property. When for example, the city, county, and school districts issue bonds and levy taxes on the same property to pay the respective bonds, overlapped debt and taxes are the result. Whether the overall debt and tax burden is in reasonable rela­ tion to revenues or not, helps in judging the municipality's ability to pay. A rule of thumb for judging the ability to pay is the following: the net overall or general debt plus overlapping debt should not exceed 10% of the actual or full value of taxable resources, and the amount required for annual debt services should not exceed 25% of the total net revenues. ’— — --------The form of some> attention. One _ debt and its purpose —deserve * of the most reassuring features in municipal finance policy is the almost uni ­ reassuring features in form practice of serial maturities, with the bonds usually maturing wi in practice of serial maturities, -------t e probable life of the improvement financed by the procee s. y ^asSuring? There are three reasons. (1) Serial maturities if y Perly balanced, mean that the municipality won't be ^-^fnaXTerTar111' pal Payments at 'one time; compelling necessity-of soundltleS eaCh year under §ood and bad condltl°nS °rises about the proper ■ ’ i arises Proi Pr°Cedure debt retirement; (3) No question arise ectl°n and suitable handling of sinking fund monies monie . (first of two articles) �WHAT'S NEW? advisement the request of the SWOYERVILLE - The council took under newly purchased fire truck in part Fire Department to house its used by the community ambulance. of the town hall now KINGSTON - Richards was selected to fill her councilman Mrs. Walter A. d term following his resignation. sewer line on Newport Street was started extension of the NEWPORT - The because many more homes are contemin the rear of the homes plated in the area. r- - Cxty ofhcxals officials have decided to proceed a curb inWILKES-BARRE street> althoughwith $1> 300 o£ the stallation project $6,100 project is still owes by the abutting property owners. DUPONT - Because of the need for additional water at the Airport, the re­ sidents of the airport area will have a larger main through their area. VOL-VI- NO- 12 WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA. DECEMBER 15, 1957 MUNICIPAL BONDS Borrowing in anticipation of bonds was r;— - ■ responsible for much embarrassment to municipal units in the early 1930's when i ~ _.i refinancing could not be done and there was no other provision for the payment of the no.es .'..J maturing notes. Borrowing in anticipation of taxes should not cause special concern unless it is in —’ ?_ la an ex­ cessive amount. Before 1930 students of municipal credit paid scant attention to the matter of tax collections. But the depression of the 1930’s proved that while "nothing is as sure as death and taxes," the collection of those taxes is consider­ ably less certain. In many cases reduced collections resulted in unbalanced bud­ gets, heavy short-term borrowing against delinquent taxes and fiscal embarrass­ ment . I DURYEA - Council has received an appropriation from the State for the re­ pair of Canal Street which was damaged during the 19 55 flood. KINGSTON - About half of the Kingston streets are in the State Highway system. LUZERNE - Officials of the boro and Swoyerville have taken the first steps toward opening Chapel Street. Today, therefore, tax collections are watched more carefully. The in­ vestor watches, for example, the pressure exerted on taxpayers by means of penalties for non-payment. These penalties range from 6% annual interest on un­ paid taxes to a flat percentage penalty on the due date and up to a 25% annual interest charge. Naturally the collection experience varies considerably. Where penal­ ties and collections are considerably low, the budget may on occasion carry an overlay item calculated to raise the total tax levy sufficiently so that a determined Percentage of collections, say 80%, will produce the sum to meet budgetary needs. THOUGHTS FOR TODAY When it comes to singing, some women have what is known as a kitchen range. ^!.:’Saable reason some people get lost in thought is it is un- In order to determine the trend in tax collections, the investor nee s a record of from three to five years. Progress in collecting delinquent taxes is noted as well as the result of current levies. Six questions about a municipal bond: 1. Is the municipality which is issuing the Sowing population and well diversified indust y. -NATION ginates inquiries : , .. ’ ' ... . ■ ori"r ~ * monthly as a community service, and -"^rnment of Wilkes College. Notes Depart" . '' * *^ailey, Political Science C-T •'«, Pennsylvania. bond well established with 2. Is the character of tl of debt payments? 3. Has the municipality a sound history �4. is the municipally effective in its treatment of delinquent tax- , Prial maturities of the proposed issue so balanced that 5. Are the s*rl toQ many principal payments at one time? I not be faced wi tbe bonds general taxes as opposed to the city wil! 6- IS ^andTre the general taxes free from restrictive limits in special assessments , and a •vice? providing for debt ser^- traffic lines payers? to the p, ^ond is doubj sideration byabove an i questions r~- are all "Yes" If the answers investor for inclusion in his portfolio, less well worth cons.----(second of two articles) ACT 194 TERMS OF OFFICE OF SECRETARIES AJXD TREASURERS Borough secretaries and treasurers are no longer to be elected every biennium, but, along with all other officers and employees appointed by the borough council, are to have indefinite terms of office subject to removal by the council. Act 194, approved June 20, 1957 amends section 1001 and clause I of section 1005 of "The Borough Code", 1947 P.L. 1621, as amended by 1951 P.L. 1026 and 1955 P.L. 710, and repeals sections 1115 and 1120 thereof, effective September 1, 1957. ACT 359 AIR RIFLE SALE, TRANSPORT OR DISCHARGE Discharge of "air rifle" (including B--B guns and ^^an y public place hots) "from or across any street, sidewalk, road, highway, or public lan or persons under except on a properly constructed target range", sale of the same gbteenyearS the age of eighteen years, and carrying of such by a person under crim* of age unless "unloaded in a suitable case or securely wrapped V-t’cal subdu'd0'0 made criminal offenses. "The provisions of any ordinance enacted by any P° sub— which impose greater restriction of limitations in respect to the^ sa e berein defin d - ----------------and Purchase’ use or possession of air rifles as herein ‘ --3 act. " an *s imposed by this act shall not be invalidated or affected by this Motorists often wonder why traffic lines are not painted on new or surfaced highways as soon as the construction crews have completed their tasks. The answer is that the white paint should not be applied until the solvents in the various^ blacktop mixtures used for surfacing have -----------6 dried out. This requires ' ' or 4two, ””~ Jdepending J'-C upon . the weather. The drier and warmer the require a week weather, the faster the surface is "cured. ii But most surfacing is done during the summer or late spring and early fall, a time when line painting crews are busy on their annual repainting chore. It is uneconomical to detach paint crews from their scheduled work to paint new surfaces . The result is that most new surfaces are painted in the fall when the paint crews have completed their regular work. ASSESSMENTS FOR NEW SEWERS The consequences of a failure of municipal governments to control and set standards for real estate development are often not apparent until some years after the development has been completed. Health, sanitation, special assessment, and standards problems as they affect the community and indivi­ duals are exemplified in the recent case of Vendetti Appeal, 181 Pa. Superior Court 214 (1956). Vendetti, owner of property abutting Montpelier Avenue, Millcreek Township, Erie County, appealed from an assessment for construction of a sewer on that street in 1951. He contended that a privately constructed sewer built in 1924 was dedicated and accepted by the township and, therefore, the abutting property owners should not be burdened with costs for the new sewer. The facts which form the basis for this contention are as follows: adopted the old In summary, Vendetti contended that the towns ip " i of sewer rents, sewer system by: (1) operation of the system, (2) collection i from other parts of the town­ (3) use of part of the old sewer to conduct sewage 1 -- . road. 8hip and (4) taking over Montpelier Avenue as a public f 43901 �The township, for its part, claimed that a private conv which included the sewer lines shows that the township had not adonof i9system. This non-adoption by the township is further proved, the t the °Id 9 claimed, by an agreement of 1942 between the then owners of theer>°WllSbiP the township which included the stipulation that any new sewers 1VisiOn and the township would be regarded as an original construction sented other documentary evidence in support of its position The6Ct°°' nStrUCtedb Vnship pre^ The court gave, a negative answer to the question of whether a tOW] public utility by virtue of the above set of facts ' ship acquires or adopts a j nle of lawbeen is that when a work of local public • The general PJ^has once constructed the abutting utility, such as a charged with the cost of any subsequent reconstruc- ........................... there is further benefit. However, the test of the liability tion or charge even it further repairs to an existing local public of an abutting property owne replacement thereof is municipal recognition utility or for the recons o(.rl,rtion The controlling consideration, or adoption of the ongina con intention. This intention may be shown by an X-l o^i^crXZthe construction or by acquiescence or adoption." There are still some municipalities in Pennsylvania which, because they do not enforce health, safety, and welfare standards, leave themselves and their residents open to the unpleasant conditions and undesirable litigation exemplified in the Vendetti case. No community or resident can afford to be complacent about holding to standards sufficient to protect their lives and their investments. thoughts for today t women try hardest to hide what they don't have. In one i— P , explorers of outer space have a bright future. They will never run out of - space to explore. publication This News-letter puhr ginates in■ th, -ie Institute of Municiu rnontBly as a community service, oriinquiries ,? i—ay be addressed to d/ °°Vernment of Wilkes College. Notes and ment- Wilke8' College, Wilkes-RaT. Ug° V‘ MaileY> Political Science Departre> Pennsylvania. �i. �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Luzerne County Newsletters and Institute for Regional Affair Newsletters, 1952-1975 Subject The topic of the resource Political Science; Luzerne County; Institute for Regional Affairs; Wyoming Valley Description An account of the resource A collection of newsletters created by the Political Science Department at Wilkes College from 1952-1975 for Luzerne County and later the Institute for Regional Affairs. 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Title A name given to the resource Luzerne County Newsletter, 1957 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Political Science Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1957 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Newsletter https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/1c633ad0e633d76eb233f859a460313b.pdf 9f81287ff22a9b629441611018ea36ac PDF Text Text ■ aa ■ !: ■'V' .■• • '? •■ £> a ■ v-a.-<a;a<,; :■ \ .,■ ■4' ■ j ■;>•.'•,'jf. ■" ■ -r- ■ -■-?■ a- ■ : a •‘•.a ■■/•■■***•■* ' ■ .4^a ■ : a.. , ■ "JW s ‘>ri j.j.d ;iU„‘ r :'J! i ■a a. 'a ■■ «a „fl .a ........ ■ aa ,--v wwm111111"'/''..aAa '■ la-va aws® acaa ■■■.- ■■■■" at ssaif ■ a - a Lv'-xW-.’ ill,.I.,1, , , :liaa^;ll.--'/ aa;' ■«" > ■■ <a" .a > ■ aa ��.BARrE' ff.c.MS W^ES T5 4<n P+L*? )9S« c.) co^ Jjo-1 ..di­ Cot nI ths two o^tions, Luzerne Developr -,nt montns ... organiza. c°unt>'United Community ortune ,being Luzerne County therefore, United . It might, be the opp .being. might, therefore , the placeItand purpose of these agencie:s - one s o mu the the place and purpose "tody, and other, a citizen group. Because local of ■.::Bdcastconcerning Lj other,the a two groups , the poor 1 icerning the number of qu ^purpose of this article is to answer a i ■Risked. Let us begin with planning. Planning is essentially a method, by which foresi i'jmthedevelopment and redevelopment Of communit -■“■public and private, will not be overlooked. he time is right now to set this area’s "broken "Henb0I mes like no zoning, house-afire, subdivisions prevent this area from being as k. as secure a place to live, pleasant, because one man 's fact a s we kr ^owi^witho*?011161 man'S Park or- y is ant lrt8t lth°ut growing pains, it's the While ' hpl?“ Pa: °ugh a ■^e tn -r, Wellconceiv 8„, letns ■f, 0 Prev ent, and. wel] • Ch°ols t- tKat Pla „ o pia gu e Us . or eT Vn ^tl ■ S ’ 3-nd Pla We mParts ysrounds of u smaie ’ and oth 8e Probl :!'V re Park! ygrttth°“gh' eSS , ahd its 6«i<6 techni entof’>'Cy ' d<*ll; s but ^USs (do th,•6 n la. st-n . ra.th_ r �e,^ * VOL-VI1- NO. 1 WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE Pa JANUARY 15, 1958 LCPC AND LCUCDC In recent months two organizations L mission and the Luzerne County United CommunitTnAv'l1COUnty Plannin8 Com- sassx The primary purpose of this article is to answer a number of questions which are frequently asked. u cn Let us begin with planning. Planning is essentially a method by which foresight can be brought to bear upon the development and redevelopment of communities, so that future needs, public and private, will not be overlooked. The time is right now to set this area'S ’’brok^sb°^ , which if Y knit (broken bones like no zoning, house-afire, su ^isw c^enient, as not remedied will prevent this area from being as pj fee We healthful, as profitable, as secure a place another man’ stench, must bother with planning because one ma , While the towns in this one man’s thoroughfare may be another man s Par • . that follows the valley seem to be growing without growing pains, growing that hurts. 11 executed planning It is possible, through a ^^^^lev^ate, or program, over a period of time to preve we ■ entirely remove may list poor street many of the worst problems that plagU®^ gr ounds, and ^J^ANNED COMseparate systems, lack of schools, parks, and p problem: UNP evils, they are, in reality, all parts o Munity DEVELOPMENT . .. The planning process and its techniques do not ’’ °blai“8tyay“ ,o spand mor,! ,ax dollars b“* the ph the Sreatest efficiency and lasting benefit fr ysical development of the community. each dollar spent for 4717'? �arethe nottown necessarily solvedbe °f a town near limits cannot - - 7 residential area adjacent municipality, by action of a town alone. of a plgg y dificulties. In an attempt protected from the helP “bX e^etea to permit planning Joint or ct„opera«>« pl lefislatio” >>»= ths ago, the County to solve these problems ‘ r“TaSJa county. Severa " me County a larger area,• -----sucb— step forward by the establishment of Luz and econoers took a commendable • • >ms All the planning proble: Planning Commission to deal with matters relating to the physical • --minded citizens. "Preparing" and ' d civic 'maintaining'1 th< ied an' ie plan reof the public in order to i forr*1' the coop,eration 1 insure understandiring and support successful program seeks far greater 'q'uir6S -- participation of th Any -■ie public than called for by legal procedures. for it. dnimu 111 the m: Therefore the Luzerne County United Community Development Con- ference. mic growth of Luzerne County. Because the responsibilities of the LCPC cut across all the func­ tions of local governments in the County, it needs a qualified technical staff. This 9 member commission has the responsibility of developing a master pian for the County, which must be comprehensive in the sense that all physical elements are studied and planned together as related components of one general plan. completely master ’ would standAlittle chance developed of approval and plan "J7 lcb the public took no part quate in many ways . The number one Do in planning T probably be inade. of the public by a definite program to "pub^ ^t^^0 and by continuing to keep the public informed This tt rneeds and objectives the LCPC, because the Conference is a broad bas C°nference can do for stituent membership leads to every citizen in the Cou whose con- Civic spirit sometimes breaks out in acute "projectitis. " Much Much time and effort are thrown into single projects which overlook the principle of first things first. Planning determines the logical sequence of improvements, and prevents careless decisions like those of a man who buys whiskey and speedboats before life insurance and adequate food for his family. A county planning commission is not the alter ego for a county parking authority, a county sewage authority, or a county urban renewal authority. These are typi­ cal capital improvements that properly belong on the borough, township, or city level. This Conference composed of member organizations interested in planning, has been created to cooperate with the LCPC in the development of and' to encourage in the implementation of the a master plan i -----' 1------- -----------of c *the ’------components ■— projects as urban redevelo^meL^Te^nlpr°gress is beinS made in such jects for community betterment. ciation with the redevelonm t ’ Panning agency works in intimate assoform the studies that lead to agency charged with that purpose. It may perwidening of a road, locating evelopment■ In any case, whether it is the for parking, the planning aaen™ P°o1, buiIding a bridge, clearing land hensive plan. A quickie crash \ Seeks to have it coordinated with the comprefor a particular phase of Dian„-P a™lng Pr°gram done in order to secure funds and ignores one of the most ™ * particular part of the county disregards LANNING CANNOT BE DONE^VE^ ~°n'tS of Planning - THE WORK OF OVERNIGHT. Local officials i — will find that the LCPC will stand to advise them on many °f their caPital improvem, —lents projects. At all times throughout of the public must be sought by th> the process, the interest and PartlC1latl. Be' cause of the broad function of the ie technicians developing the master P -n_ LCPC, it needs the combined judgm ■ plan. For the local councilman, commissioner, supervisor, or school director, there need be no fear that either the LCPC or the LCUCDC will usurp his power to enact ordinances. It has been and will always be in him to en These two groups will merely guide public capital improvement progr that you, the locally elected officials, can get the credit for sponsoring pro­ McKeesport plant turns TP ASH INTO FERTILIZER, rnment and industry Approximately 5 00 ^^Ke^port, PennsylVan^arketable fertilirecently assembled in the City of M trash into am America, Plant which is designed to change garbage Qrganic Corporation 2er. The plant was designed and built y nsylvania. 247 Fort Pitt Boulevard, Pittsburgh pulveriza- The company describes the process < liy - Hon" and reP°rtS . a of time ranging from enzrnes, or "hotiermentatw 1 „„„ ' Orin the refuse into a dry granular fertilizer in a pe^ °woodc„ boxes, >» dry granular fe reCeive giasS’ 4 daYs to 21 days. The plant is designed to 1-Caas and easily processed refuse. Jiotlplus �the refuse into a loading dock. A c — Trucks discharg^ * magnets which remove COnveyor bel most - - of the belt carries the refuse of the coveyor belt allows eXcess u metallic material. refuse leaves the magnets. The refuse then ■Ruor « be drained away a«« £ grindero pulveri„ pasSes through a pair pulverized refuse is inoculated with en 'which t:“ZSfX»Xd .rea. In Ike fermentation area ies ™°”XmlX degrees F. to 175 degrees F. during the trans formation ‘re8 1 Period, Xr the decomposition cycle has been completed, the refuse ,s transfer^ . The portion which passes throughthe^ to a hopper and fed across a screen. The portion which passes through the VOL.VII- N°-2 WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA- FEBRUARY 15, 1958 CLASS screen is bagged for sale, and the remainder is returned to the grinder fOr reprocessing. The plant in McKeesport is designed to receive 140 tons of refuSe daily. The cost of the plant is approximately $350, 000. The company is cur rent­ ly offering to build plants under two general proposals. Under the first proposal, the company builds the plant on municipally owned property, which the company leases for a period of ten years. At the end of the ten-year period, the property reverts to company ownership. The municipality delivers the garbage and trash to the plant and pays for the disposal of the garbage and trash. Under the terms of the second proposal, the company furnishes a complete plant which is ready to operate and which is paid for by the municie mLlniciPality then leases the plant to the company and delivers all privilege tTaSh t0 the P^ant- The municipality is not charged for dumping The following communities are represented in the borough officers and commissioners course; Dallas, West Wyoming, Luzerne, Larksville Swoyerville, Laflin, Hanover Township, Sugar Notch, West Pittston, and’ Ashley. Approximately thirty students are attending the class LECTURES Police of the following municipalities have been attending the traf­ fic lectures for police: Ashley, Danville, Courtdale, Exeter, Forty Fort, Hanover Township, Kingston, Milton, Nuangola, Palmerton, Plains, Watson­ town, Wilkes-Barre, West Pittston, and Wyoming. Subjects discussed are "Traffic Flow", "Drunken Drivers", "Re­ vocation of licenses" "Stolen Cars", and "New Traffic Legislation.1 THOUGHTS FOR TODA Y When a stenographer halts dictation, the chances are bound. TRAFFIC she is spell­ , It is the little things that count, for they are the ones that quickly multiply into big ones. .PUBLICATION This , ews-lettfer, P fished monthly as a community service, ori* dates in- th, -le Institute Municipal Government of Wilkes College. Notes and inquiries i— may be addre .er”' ssed to Dr. ment, Wilke. Hugo V. Mailey, Institute of Municipal G° ---as Colle ge’ Wilkes-Barre, • Pennsylvania. Board fr Parking on both sides, hour of g of green light side, has a carrying capacity of 1,100 vehicles per capacity is increased Parkingg removed entirely from the street, this carryi thirty-foot street to 1, 600 ’’ vehicles per hour of green light. Taking one-way and ! n°W considering one-way traffic movemen s, 2Q() vehicies; one-way with1 Parking on both sides has a practical capacity o parking 2,400 vewith^Parking on one side 1,600 vehicles; and one maximum carrying hicles. These figures simply serve to point /^veto be done in the communiCapaCitY of a street and what will eventual y can be expected in the tie® in order to move the heavy volume of tra reseeable future. �ordinances equire that proposed ordinances be read Manymn successive counC^unicipal Clerks, Fort Smith, taken. aloud three3‘T National Institute o clerk> is trying a VQice_ ’ ArkanSa. According t0 t conserving the eae 8rdinance aloud once at a meeting, re. •s. in the interest of The clerk reads tn next two council saving practice the ordinance. cords it at the same time, andp thus filling the requirements Better still, give each councilman a typed copy of the Proposed or. dinance and dispense with the two subsequent readings . The York City Parking Authority, the York City Planning Com­ mission, and the York Redevelopment Authority are jointly planning a project for the removal of "cores" of three square blocks on the perimeter of the downtown district to provide space for parking plazas, which will accomodate 1,000 cars. The blocks which have been surveyed for the proposed plan are located between Beaver Street and Pershing Avenue from King Street to Col­ lege Avenue, between Queen and Duke streets from King to Princess streets, and between Queen and Duke streets from Philadelphia Street to Gay Avenue. The estimated cost of the project is $85, 000. COOPERATION Pride'. Suspicion1. Fear'. 7" These are the real obstacles to any solutions of metropolitan problems. There ---- a are methods of intergovernmental cooperation available now. 0,16 method is the communities Can car not OnlY get together^1 a®reernent» whereby a number of ", With another and bnv °r * J°int undertaking, but one community may contract i Much of the chaos °S and duPiication now ervdces which it could not itself afford. eliminated. ng among communities would be The .8 the General Coon. injPortant power that Pennsylvania municipaliti66 h General i ’•“«e.n..yJo,„7nPet;:‘‘"fL”'Act,' any two or more muni *ayjoin thi could undertake alone :e alone. SPEED ZONE The State Highway Department has found 191 illegal speed restric­ tion zones and 69 illegal extensions of speed zones. YORK INTERGOVERNMENT A T Under other laws, counties ctr own and operate airports. Thev 168’ bor°ughs and , can enter into agreements for the r Unite in establiShi °WnshiPs may jointly joint purchasing and for recreation. InterZ^^ of s^er system'6 They " -edin services such as water, police J *sdlcti°nal agreement ’ f°r pr°te^onper’ j —;r?osal. Act 481 also permits joint aX’ mitte’ ,vied under this Act. events for the collection disp< le\- orrnance of any functions which each of them In most cases the illegal restrictions were found to be warranted, but not necessarily for the speed desinated. Most common are 25 mile-anhour zones where Department standards would call for 35 mile-an-hour zones. In some cases, illegal 35 mile-an-hour zones are found to meet the requirements for the new 40 mile-an-hour zones. The 1957-1958 General Assembly authorized establishment of 40 mile-an-hour zones. Recommendations are being made by trattic person i in the Department's 11 districts to raise the speed restrictions in some legal mile an-hour zones to 40 mile-an-hour, and in some legal 25 mile an hou 35 miles an hour. The Department also is receiving reports of speed OK .Ke cancel these restrictions. years. Recommendations are being made to can TIMING rning is important when dealing with the public. Why, for example, ’--r or summer when business chang ge a street to one-way operation in la^e Pmove drives away business? A is falli Hing off and merchants can claim that t kes the change in the fall when busitown 1 avoids unnecessary trouble if it ma water rates in the summer when the nes8 is jimproving. Similarly, why raise the rates in winter when use is low. der*and for water is high? Instead, change �WHAT'S NEW? HANOVER TOWNSHIP - Commissioners have provided a police to which police will contribute 5% of their salaries 6 ^ensf( °n tinue in service if they so desire. ' p>°fice : fund 7 el Can. ASHLEY - The borough council will have about $5,000 less revenue tHan in 1957 due to a drop in coal valuation. levy. WEST WYOMING - Pay increases have been granted to borough employees DURYEA - The borough will finance the $18, 000 Canal Street restoration project with a short-term loan. DUPONT - The council intends to operate on a $21,000 budget with a 19-mill levy, LARKSVILLE - An told ” ’bond issue of $11, 500 may be retired this year if the council can ■an cut expenses. PLYMOUTH - The NO. 3 WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA- MARCH 15, 1958 had FORTY FORT - An examination for police to set up an eligibility iist wiU be conducted at town hall. EDWARDSVILLE - A tentative borough budget retains a 17-mill VOb.VI1 tentative budget has been set at $156,297. NANTICOKE - The ! city has been notified by the State Health Department to appoint < a qualified health officer, such as a doctor, undertaker, nurse,etc. in order “rd~r to meet the state directive. LCPC The true function of the Luzerne Cou formation of and continuous development of the oV „ ng C™ission is the carrying of various elements of the plan into effect?/ C°mprehe^ive plan, rhe ating governmental agencies. The Planning Commit a matter for operexisting governmental structures must look to and h plans and advises; the advice to a large degree if the work of the Plan • &uided bY such plans and turn on the effort invested. fanning Commission is to pay any re- The Planning Commission when established and staffed at a regional or county level also becomes the logical agency to develop for specific communi­ ties those specific planning phases required regarding major rehabilitation pro­ jects. For the community undertaking such projects the County or regional planning commission with its basic information and knowledge on the overall area provides a competent and the least costly agency with whom to contract for pre­ paration of many elements of the "workable program" required by federal agen­ cies for federal aid in such rehabilitation projects. Other elements of the OALIAS - The tentatr Ve bud^et Provides for $4,500 WILKES-BARRE - toward a playground. habilitation projects. The City wiH advertise for bids for temporary repairs to the dik< thoughts FOR TODAY Before you've passed for the future. y°ur prime is when you should prime yourself kerofthec®,h”«= medicine when you're run down or get the license numPUBLICATION This News ginates in -letter, published monthly as a community ser? teS and 1 the Institute of Mi x inquiries j GoV®r may be addressedMunicipal to Dr. I"Government of Wilkes Collegement. WilkeV ’ -3 College, Wilkes-Barre, Hugo V. Mailey, Institute of MunidP , Pennsylvania. does not obviate the The existence of a County■ need for local commissions in the ci ie . men(}ations made by opment or execution of broad land use re by local planning mission will rest with local governments^^ Commission help serve to keep The local commissions working with f 0£ ^e situation. the County Commission tied to the rea TOWNSHIP ASSOCIATION - Township Board of Commisl of Hanover Townships Association of Stephen Yanoshak, chairman sioners, First Class was elected president of the I Luzerne County. �{f. elected- First vice president, Clem Falchek Of ew Association. ATHENIAN OATH "We will never bring disgrace to this our city by any act of dishonest or cowardice, nor ever desert our suffering comrades in the ranks; we will 7 fight for the ideal and sacred things of the city, both alone and with many; We will revere and obey the city's laws and do our best to incite a like respect in those above us who are prone to annul or set them at naught; we will strive un­ ceasingly to quicken the public's sense of civic duty. Thus, in all these ways we will transmit this city not only not less, but greater and more beautiful than it was transmitted to us. " Newly elected officials might ponder this oath that the officers of the ancient city of Athens took. FIRE PROTECTION <• t ■1The Natl0nal Board of Underwriters fixes standards for fire proZ d°n ,aClllties lncluding the number of pieces of apparatus necessary. These few comm Z-£enerally considered to be maximum standards and are met by lew communities. The Board fixes the standards of the distribution of fire companies according to the table below; Type of trict Mercantile or manufacturing Closely built residential Scattered residential Engine Company 3/4 mile 1 1/2 miles 3 miles the municipality^^ town^f^ nn/5 P1US °-12 multiplied by the population of - town of 7,000 the '°°° the Papers necessary Jould be 1,57; be funded out to tw^ f neCessarV would be 1.89. Obviously, these figu w° full pumpers. Fire companies should have two suppiies f , ially good in reserve A service of 7 to 10 yea°s °ne in use and one e9u‘ from fire hose if cleaned and dried ™ , not distances where fir, hose has ut'/ TXT1”'1m ”ore, should be 6 use. There are of 6,000 to 7,000 people have a maximum of 10,000 feet of hosZ7’ communities Hydrants should be able to deliver 600 gallons per minute, with a t more than 2 1/2 pounds in the 1 ' a„dtotaIloaBofnoim » loss of not the street and main outlet, Hydrants should be placed with 5 pounds between L ' consideration of their possible use as ireflected in the hazards of the locality more than 400 to 500 feet long J are inefficient and a source of delay. Hose lines IS YOUR TOWN OVERPROTECTED OR UNDERPROTECTED? ARE YOU SPENDING TOO MUCH OR TOO LITTLE MONEY? WHY NOT CHECK YOUR BUDGET AND SEE. RIGHT OF WAY SIGNS The Department of Highways this year will experiment with "yield right-of-way"' signs to determine their effectiveness as traffic control devices. If the signs prove effective, before they become a permanent traffic fixture along the Commonwealth's highways the General Assembly will have to make provisions for them in the Vehicle Code. Yield right-of-way signs are used in other states to eliminate unnecessary full stops for vehicles entering a main highway from a subsidiary road. The signs are triangular in shape and each side is 30inches. Letters are black on a reflectorized yellow backgound. -right Locations for the signs will be non-.0~ angle intersections where visibility is good and where traffic volumes on the main and subsidiary roa e tight enough to permit smooth merging of traffic. "BABY" STREET SWEEPERS f pf of a. ’'baby” street Municipal officials have found that the chie as streets and between sweepT’er ls the abiHty of the sweeper to maneuver oa aa^°erican p^ic Works Parked all the refuse and litter As?so - cZ • arS Where the larger sweepers do not i . ation reports that although the sweeper can r 13 curb miles that a rrnan with a broom can reach, it can approxima 2.5 miles per day. Perday, Va ’ a Stance which compares with a human sw machine weighs Q Vattachment sucks up debris and keeps do™ <>«'• f.200 Pounds and can carry 700 pounds of waste. �ACT 433^ , r borough council or five percent of the electorate Upon petition -. 1 Zw order the wards in th. borough abolished the court of quarter of seven eou^cilnren at large, initial terms of „fIice of th shorten the terms of the incumbents and to call for the election of seve councilmen are eleXn°of three or four members in alternate years, for tWo regularly allow year terms. VOL ■ VII. NO. 4 WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA. APRIL 15, 1958 DINNER When the court decree abolishing wards is made after a primary election th. nonilnati.ns for the newly created at-large Conner! may be made by APR 211958 Sixth Annual Dinner for Luzerne Countv T oral nrr; ■ , May 5, 1958 at the Wilkes Commons. Join in the fun and's^ XVeHow the political party committees. Monday Act 433, approved July 17,1957, (section 2) amends sections 601 and 602 and adds sections I817 and 818 to "The Borough Code", effective September 1, 1957. officials receive awards . Make your reservations with the Institute at VA-44651 FIRE MENACE CHECK PATROL CARS One-man patrol cars are used in 85 per cent of United States cities over 10,000 population for regular patrol work according to the 1957 Municipal Year Book just published by the International City Managers' Association. Of 1,137 reporting cities, 245 use one-man patrol cars exclusively, and 720 cities use a combination of one and two man patrol cars. Nearly twothirds use one-man patrol cars on all three shifts during a 24-hour period. The State Justice Department has ruled that State Police fire marshals may inspect a building suspected of being a fire hazard without the obtaining of permission from the owners. The ruling, drafted by Frank P. Lawley Jr. , Deputy Attorney General, said the inspection, however, must be conducted at a reasonable hour. The State Police cannot use this act as a vehicle to search a dwelling or other building for stolen property or other contraband . The purpose of this act is to prevent a fire menace. THOUGHTS FOR TODAY Any one can do more than he thinks he can, but that's usually less than he thinks he does. If the building is suspected as a fire menace, the inspection would not violate the constitutional prohibition against unreasonable searches and seizures. Specialization has reached such a state today that patients have to learn to diagnose themselves before they know which specialist to call. HOW DO YOU DO LT WRONG? Just to make sure that crime doesn't pay, the government should take over and try to run it. Don't go after tax delinquents. They are voters, Don't encumber appropriations accounts. publication This News-letter , ginates in the Institute of Munir’ rnont^1P as a community service, ori^qU.lries may be addressed to 'pal J}overnment of Wilkes College. Notes and en ’ Wllkes College, Wilkes Ba' HUg° V’ Mailey> Institute of Municipal Governnarre> Pennsylvania. C.P.A. His prices may be high, but he _ Always buy from the local merchant, ^ys taxes. better than a council c°mmitte e To heck with centralized purchasing- what the needs are? �Levy special assessments? out of the general fund. improvements plicates You can't win friends that way. pay fQ ----- idle funds in short term government notes . Don't invest your Besides, the federal government is a poor risk the bookkeeping. — y-r a greater number of administrative fim^iciPairty ainicipalities of higher standards in such a 10nS' (3) the enforcement ie need for highway construction and other c^>T sewage disposal, ‘Provements occa-’ the growth of municipalities and annexed terrr by 1 option of certain fields of taxation by the state to th”16 ~'s and (5) the pre-e exclusion of muniCipalities- X- (4>th: com. individually as you need it. Otherwise you'll have t Buy every item for bulk storage. keep inventory amid provide Let department heads spend their full appropriation while they have it. Who knows what tomorrow will bnng? Forget the budget after it is adopted. It's not worth the paper it's printed on. Don't bond employees who handle money. Most people are honest. Avoid modern mechanical equipment to increase efficiency. You might have to cut your payroll. All these costs have pyramided until many municipalitie s are having difficulty making a budget, concludes the .Bulletin. Several considerations are mentioned. (11 CiHac *. and more realizing that state laws related to taxation are antiquatXnTt\rt°re another look should be taken at the debt limit which was established many years ago; (2) that property is not fairly assessed for taxation purposes; (3) that addition­ al sources of revenue must be obtained for municipalities; (4) that certain state taxes and revenues should be shared with municipalities; and, (5) that the fis­ cal relations between state, county, and municipality must be studied and co­ ordinated. FALLEN LEAVES BRING PROFITS IN CANADA Don't tag parking meter violators. You'll antagonize the shoppers. Why budget for capital improvements? Bond houses need your business. Always select the lowest bidder on a contract. He may not be responsi­ ble, but he's sure cheap. Don't keep cost records. You've guessed right in the past, Haven't you? Why set aside money for emergencies or contingencies ? You can always borrow at a reasonable rate. Vote " Yes for services, 'No for taxes. You'll get reelected. Fallen leaves cost a dollar a bag in Toronto, Canada, and there are more buyers that bags. The leaves which litter the city in the autumn, block gutter and drains and harass the street-cleaning department are now carefully composited and treated for some 80 pounds of fine leaf mould, the best humus obtainable. Previously collecting and hauling leaves for disposal in dumps outside of Toronto had been a considerable expense for the department. Now this expense is fully compensated by the production of a sa P^duct. Also, the Toronto park department has available at no charge all the humus d needs for city parks and gardens. BUDGET PROB LEMS news that budget headaches. No o nati°n's cities and suburbs grow, so do their Below is 8ome f‘thNo one as ound the alleviating potion to this situation either. —« City Bulletm <■ Causes of rising costs are 1 listed by the Bulletin as (1) for more and more (1) the the public public derTia municipal services,’ (2) the imposition by the state upon the 3 conveniently located about Initially Initially the the leaves leaves are stored at six pointsand early spring the leaves to minimize hauling time. During the winter station as time and available moved to the central leaf-mould processing e^Pment allow. ., ar PUBLICATION This News-letter, published monthly as a the Jnstitute of Municipal Government of Wil es °‘ may b, addressed to Dr Hugo V. Malley. &>»•■“" of ^ilki ea College, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. ity service, originates °. Notes and inquiries Municipal Government, Municipal G< M“ �WHAT'S NEW? WILKES-BARRE - City Council has some $15,000. authorized an urban renewal survey VJt NO. 6 *ILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA. c“«»g MAY 15, 1958 \rOT* „ made in a damage suit against the township as a re­ PTAINS - Settlement was made in s suit of an auto-fire truck crash. EDWARDSVILLE - The police department will continue the policy of curbing the nightly visits of ef out-of-town teenagers teenagers.. Council and police are Wpt their way to approving a police pension fund. on KINGSTON - Council has agreed to regrade a sanitary sewer in the Third Av enue section. FORTY FORT - All meetings of community groups held in the Town Hall have been cancelled due to damage to part of the building. SWOYERVILLE - The street department has completed the pumping project in the community. LARKSVILLE - Boro tax rate has been increased 1 1/4 mills to offset loss of coal valuation, for a total of 2 3/4 mills. PLYMOUTH - The boro has lost approximately $50,000 due mostly to decline in adult population. The burgess and the chief of police are deadlocked on certain parking restrictions. • -i-Si WYOMING - Council is considering zoning in order to plan its future growth. THE DINNER On Monday, May 5, 1958 at a dinner in the Wilkes College Comm 8CerXdateslof°Attainment for completing a prescHW AoTrs^Xledto as"Xl performing better their duties and functions. In addition, 19 local officials were re Warded with a Service Award by the Political Science Department of the College for their untiring efforts and lengthy service to their communities. This is truly a demonstration of the teamwork which exists between higher education and local government, between the academic gown and town. The teamwork exemplifies an increased awareness of the general usefuless of colleges in American life. Town and gown teamwork for the betterment of Luzerne County seems certain to grow stronger. The Institute of Municipal Government, only one small part of the College, will continue to lend a hand toward that betterment. Time was when the ivy tower was not for the local officials. Although some of us of professorial rank wrote monographs, theses, and books on municipal problems, we were told by local officials that we knew nothing about local governmental problems when we attempted to promote the town-gown relationship. While the objective of bringing more college students into politics merits Praise, the surest way for people of this nation to safeguard local home rule is by bringing more local politicians onto college campuses. DURYEA - Approximately half of the adult population pleads inability to pay per capita taxes. NANTICOKE - The C" ’ „ making arrangements to remove the trees near the library to provide parking f0 „ >r the new library. thought for today them. Most books are forgotten within a year, especially by folks who This occasion was a real tribute, though a small one, to the wo °cal officials of Luzerne County are doing. Don't stop learning. Come J°in as more. It p is ■ the only way that you officials can learn to provide your comm tllat whole. tome atmosphere that makes it attractive. CERTIFICATES borr°W About the only rich people who rich are boxers. really wake up and find themselves f the Public Service Institute, Present J Fred H. Miller, Acting Executive Director o EUen McGrady and Mary sie certificates to Michael Kilcoyne, Hanover ° Craze and George Sobeck, LuzerneeVnSki’ Laflin; John Elko, Larksville; Wi ia™ Notch; Howard Baird, Robert * StePhen Gavlick, Swoyerville; John Wooten, g eiskerger, West Pittston; BuhmPbeU’ Max Lake» Carl Rosencrance, eo blo> JohnMizin, Ted Pawloski, Joseph Wyoming. �AWARDS n, d service awards as follows: Henry Hug» V. MaileyP”3'”“ s.Ha„y Keiser, tire truck driv„ NescOpek, ll years, councilman for 10, man, W years, Ernest Kehl, burgess justice of the peace for 6; Attorney Lr 17 years; Joyce Kearney, P Gallagher, Newport Township Solici. l4 years, presently assistant Rocconi, Plains Township, three years of director or.eco.nt, “d'“‘“'h councito.n. 27 year,; Rep. William Curwood, service; I. J- Hosey, collector of Shickshinny. councilman, burgess, and tax co John Jarzenbowicz, Sugar Notch councilman, 12 years; John Mizin, West Wyoming councilman, 9 years; Albert F. Maier, White Haven solicitor, ; 23 years; George Clark, Wilkes-Barre street engineer, 50 years; Arthur W. Evans, Wilkes-Barre sewers engineer, 50 years; Edward J. White, Wilkes-Barre con­ troller, nine years; Jack Dempsey, Wyoming Burgess, 12 years. -We cannot do local planning but we can mesh into it. You will be „ted to know that we are working ' , are in continuing contact with the inters' ' ^cipal and regional planning agencies in’ many regions. Through our new muni' Jfice Planning and Research, we will expand our contact with your planning ,nCies and with those throughout the stated °Ur d wi* those throughout the state." ol age' " That is, of course, we will mesh c our efforts with local plans and will exontacts with planning agencies i_f there c _j are local plans, in existance or pand °ur and if there are active local, county and regional planning commisin the making, work with.-" gions for us to "Iwe repeat, do local plann'officii objectives if tried we to. cannot You, that is, local miSS °Ur sta^-wide Highway for its lack of advance planning and its aloofne/J? “ PHSt derided the State &s trom local plans." "Now hat we have made our move, you must be prepared for our co­ operative march forward. I am greatly pleased to hear that Luzerne County has now established a Planning Commission. You, in the boroughs and the town ships should have your local planning agencies to do your detailed local planning within the framework of a county plan. We will do our best to tie-in our highway plans and programs with your local and county plans. " "We need you and you need us. Let us go ahead together for the better­ ment of this region. " GIFT Alan Bare, President of the Luzerne County Boroughs Association, and tep en Yanoshak, President of the Luzerne County First Class Township Associa- TESTING ju“. begl^g ‘he that this ntay he HENRY D. HARRAL are determined ’ to <— 21 cr™qonwealtl1 objectives in the field rd^nate our highway programs with other ;s in the fields < ' gionai°n’ flood control, and the like. w° Uldustrial development, conservation, reand the like. We pressedCthUnty munici pal plans for their th *Te determined to fit our efforts into reunicipal plans for SS* a“ir master pi-plans for land ’ocial and public housing “= -u and re8ional programs^^K^6 W1Sh tO inte8rate our hlghwayS Q”.d regional s«Ppl,L ' '>C',, streets, =« taduX,°f “b“ °‘ 7 d of waste disposal „ U8trial development, of recreation, of to assist local civil The 1. M. G. has Just ~ service commissions. In addition to e p examining. This latter is civil service ordinance, I. M. G. will a so o Wch has for more the ye in cooperation with the College Guidance en Rehabilitation, State ° done testing for: Admissions, Bureau o^ocatw^ Determmation, for the Blind, Bureau of Rehabilitation: S°C1*al Hospital, Nesbitt, Wy 8^ Nursing applicants for the Wilkes-Barre Commercial and Inda g {or Valley, and Pittston Hospitals, Private c Linear Inc., e as Miners National Bank, Deposit and Sav g administration of G. high school e<nnval— tbrouvh the adm U-S. A. F.I. examinations. ! service. I. M. G. offered Plains Township was the first to avail itself of th t, and a personality test. A full ren^0^6 and ft-re exams, a mental maturity test, .. may better be prepared that it to ann^°,rt Was made to the Plains Commission so th8e applicants for jobs. �SECTION 701 Federal Guide to Urban PlaimngA of Commerce. VOL. VU NO. 8 WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES- barre, pa JUNE 15, 1958 Bureau of Communi y master plan, financed by the Section 701 fOr The deXTsm^ould stifle the flash-in-the-pan ideas which ofteboroughsan owns P^ become political footballs. Under this Section, £ :n Pop 0% of the'costVor assistance will be paid by the borough and 50% by the federal L S°vern. ment Boroughs and townships need not contribute their share in hard cash either, Any administrative or technical service that local employees can contribut. •e count as the local share. As an example, there is an opportunity for a town to receive a $10, 000 survey for perhaps less than a 1000. The logical consultant for the performance of such individual communi ty surveys would be the Luzerne County Planning Commission. It will be fully equipped with technical personnel to do the work. Moreover, local recommendati ions can be integrated with a County Master Plan. Covered by the surveys under 701 are land use analysis, economic study, traffic study, and a community facilities study. Uniontown, Emmaus, State College, Springfield Township and many others have done it just this way. Planning in Pennsylvania communities as come o age. ese are all "down-to-earth" -- — --------- 1 communities communities which which see a better future with e™se ves as a result of expenditures of local time, energy, and funds teamed with federal grants. 57 To those r-——— *-any communities in Luzerne County (names censored) that Planning, zoning, etc. are too expensive, it , -1 can be done quite economically if you will contact Donald Livingston, Regional Supervisor, Bureau of Community evelopment, Scranton Office. REPRINT article is a reprint from the Local Government Newsletter published by the This Institute at the University of Pittsburgh. We"ve got it made, " said Councilman Green. "Looks Looks as as it if another another new new shoppine a j -4-n v v 4. , J^OOKS square center is going m. And it will be a beauty-half a million dollars, 600,000 600,000 i feet of sales area, We have three shopping centers within <a mile radius of this one, but this will top them all. Perfect location, landscaped, buffc Jer strip,best design I've seen." "What does your planning commission think of the proposals, " someone asked. "Planning commission? If we left this sort of thing to them, we probably wouldn't have any centers at all. They're good fellows--don't misunderstand me, but some­ times they are fuzzy headed. They would recommend against a zoning change, if the developer couldn't prove the center was needed to serve the piople in the area. They would actually cut us off from all that tax money. " "How much tax money? " "With assessed values at about 50 percent of market value, that means we would add $250,000 to our assessment rolls. With a nine mill levy, we would collect about $ 2250 a year in real estate taxes alone. Add the earned income tax from e center and we'd be in good shape financially". ” t a red cent "But most of the stores would be incorporated and you can tj:ollect (yes, that's coLectHoVpXcXaXy Cifh SCrant°n iS receiving $8 0, °00’ 000 ■Thoughts for today ThXbeVt wlyhouteisaliled fl°°r flushers • y °Ut 18 always through. I .publication Thls News-letter, nri2i»ateS m the Institute Published monthly as a “^Municipal G - community service, ° ° ^vernment of Wilkes <College. Notes and inquirl Hug0 V- r U°Hege, Wilv~ Wilkes”.Bar MaUey, Institute: of Municipal Government’ ’ . pem,yl- ~ to D'h:- from a ccorporate profits, " observed a member of the group. "Besides , a lot of wage tax. You'd be Jhe emplOyees . —> would live in some other community levying a freky to’ collect $2000. " "Your'e not , are you? n sneezing at a couple of thousand extra dollars W wha* about the expenses? installing traffic lights because of a new *tra Police How about costs like these . --- s during rush hours. We had estimates made by experts, said the councilman. "Their figures 47177 § I �change would give us a lift ta: even figured what x wise BegideSj if worst comes to°Ur ^ta?^ estimated gross of two would be if we on a mercantile tax. J tQ this what we'd take and a half could abvayeSaJi we coulild get about »o potential. . All of our centers Ornthe milll°nenters and youcan -.an other center v apPreC^did at first maybe, but t ry to find a parki, _ J are much as they ?„ making money-n°tSo how can we lose • trig space sometime. of the group. I'm no market analyst ■reed the zoning differed ^the revenue-'..-expenditure P considered^ , t the area residents • ping facilities and determine the f0 I "’’ated, regional facility with a number Trst’ in the retail stores in any area. The ’ x guspect a good part of it is in existil maybe the market is big enough to make sure ? Besides , I can show Itlg have been badly Hurt by a ne„ Besides , a’number of exf.ting,hat tove shut down-even though the market Jacility..Md some retlilers a profitable share of the total busme.s, one's going to lose," P°Pp * u tast so much money to b P but there 3 spending sornewh > people are gaining population a “Svmore“tori. « have been th CornPetin have been, " is little h areas nters °nveruenCe Have been atelV solutions to day-to-day riddles that con/', Ut these ProbU iice can be advanced only if there is a fWn- c°nmiSsi*S re^r, and within which they can be tested. And ... arnew°rk of posif. ners< and supers b e community plan--to express for the fonT PurPose of LP°licies ^dohj°rS c opment policies, together with the meansT RECENT seemed big enough to give all the r "There seems to be a kind of 'Gersham's Law' that (can be applied to competing shopping districts, " he continued. "The better center tends t_ J_. ----- .3 to drive out of business the ones that are not so good. I'm not in favor of stiffling healthy y competition, undrestand. But I think we have a community investment to protect too. What are we going to do with the established districts ? If we set them go to pot, we're going to end up with the mess of commercial slums . What happens to our tax revenues and out expenditures then?" And so the discussion continued. The gentlemen's sta emen tiine. . For of interesting questions, but most of these can be saved for anot. e raise a qnumber £ now, it's enough to say that on second exposure, the tax return a v denied, proposed center begins to lose much of its glitter. Yet, if the prop at least some of the existing centers may remain over-crowded. ° zone be subjected to pressure to permit ribbons of extentions of commercia^,^ facility, along the highway, or alternatively, to permit the erection of a new un can even at the risk of causing one or more of the older centers to fail, h°brnargina^ argue that it is a purpose of zoning ot limit competition or to portect ably business, although—and quite appropriately-----zoning ordinances inva 6 fUtUre a System TPrehensive nSfor ^ing them out ^vel. council manager developments According to a January 1958 publication of the International Managers Association 104 municipalities adopted the council- manager plan inl957. Only five cities abandoned the plan. Huntingdon, West Virginia (population-86,353) was the largest city to adopt the plan. Referendums on the continuation of the manager plan were held in 24 cities and voters in only seven of these cities decided to abandon the plan. Nevada and Tennessee enacted laws during 1957extending to all counties the opportunity to appoint a county manager. California now leads with 179 places unde^^e ^^^p^ptpulation -50,0000 Rnnsylvania ranking fifth with its 86 places, ris and Sewichly Heights being the largest municipality being operate un e* copulation between 50,000 (population- 679) being the smallest. Of the cities 47% of all the and 100,000, slightly over 50 % have the Council8 between 10,000 and 25,000. cities with populations over 25,000, and 41% o a r. _ Councilor Commiss.on There are more Council-Manager cities than eit er governed cities in the population group 50,000 to 'It in restricting competition, amd certainly are not unlawful becau 2yPRKMEN'S COMPENSATION NOW COVEgj-A^S^^ So what1 s the answer? center be Should the <— granted or ■ ’ application for the proposed shopping Ieast there is S’1°u'd it be denied ?" no easy answer. There perhaps is no answer, at But there A comprehensive plan, sure is a moral. of the area, would have maj" u“"g sl“di«= U Possible to °f population and edonomic prosp evaluate the adequacy of existing insurance workmen's workmen s compensation By Act 71 of the 1957 GeneralL As‘s®uxiJary police- ’,J b®ieS rtunicipal ece auxiliary police. coverage gas been extended to me u mpinsation for 1 trainingdved while ernPloyees are now entitled to receive anCy ca s, townships r activities. r calls , engaging in officials duties, answering man---y borong To •' 3 have ybor° ugbs though. the law was amended a year auxili ar^ P° aviod confusion not as yet changed their policies to me the Act r Qrderarising. a reveiw of and keep problems of non-compliance present ■workmen's compensation cov seem �'i AUG! 1958 keeping v .. ctream pollution was cited citea as as a a major factor keeping water . Tnesafrom locating in the economically distressed coal counties t^stnes from loc of the state Fish Commission °f Pennsyi? aTthe^ixthannual clean streams conference called by the Pennsylvania .Speahing X. of Commerce, stressed the need for more research to solve the provle] pollution created by acid water flowing from mines into streams . tfOk- Vll. NO . "New industry will find it difficult to become established in the aareas heavjjy polluted by mine acid, particularly if they require relatively cleanproces Our generally fine transportation system may make it possible for them 3S waterSi t0 irnPort raw or semi-finished materials from other places, but the watermnof .local, sources . ,," r come fr, '*0111 ror years it's been a well-established custom in Britain 1Or the contractor to furnish five years of free maintenance on all hot-mix asnhalt surfacing jobs.. But, recently England's municipalities have shown a marked tendency to demand nya --month maintenance guarantee. The reason’ Modern asphalt pavements are now expected to give maintenance free service well beyond the five-year for 7 WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE are expected TODAY ^cX:rxn:i yrepaired; y ui soul is irreparable, if C°i!ege deSree does not lessen the length of *t only conceals it. yourears. JULY ■** Ms News-.u^ ;letteL Published monthly as a r__. niay 5e community service, originates in *ddre*sed to Dr 1 Govej— Wilkes Wilk.s Colle ■_Hu g0 V> j Ue®e- Wi]kes ‘ 8e- Notes and inquiries -Barre, pe 1 histitute of Municipal Government, e. Pen, nnsylvania. “-'Xi 15,1958 LOCAL TAXATION County, this study has more than the usual meaning of eyXa"“'X“'= Because of the dependence of local government finances upon real property, assessments should be uniform, equitable, and a relatively high ratio of market value. Uniformity and equity do not need explanation. Relatively high ratios of assessed values to market values are desirable because assessed valuations are the criteria upon which local debt limits are now based. Market values furnish a more realistic basis for the calculation of debt limits and tax revenues than do assessed values . There is one qualification for this , and that is , assuming that the increased revenue is for more adequate services and not to maintain the present inefficiency in local governmental services. If the personal property and occupations taxes are to be retained, it is imperative that their administration be improved, leading to not only an increase in monetary returns, but also to more equitable taxation. The problem administration collection of this kind of tax has plagued many municipalities in this area. _ Further diversification of the tax base is needed in municipalities whic "uted taxable property resources . Two possible methods of diversification are. greater use of the taxing powers granted by Act 481, and (2) coopera i dements with other local units in an effort to stretch resources. The later m provifdVe"Xxxxy Xro£ actiM —SEBLICATION pA own operations, especially since this whole area in Luzerne County is making a valiant attempt to attract industry and thereby recover some of the lost 35 000 people who departed since 1950. BRITAIN THOUGHTS ' iT'f Actuate faulty FT!-THY STREAMS “XXXX81081 “8 meani"8' in be *° P»Y «<>r il they acted alone. Advocacy ot the latter 01 this NEWSLETTER . T’k ed in the study was 5,000. Based on this Cr r- -• e Mnimum population of boroughs us County were usei;d: Forty-Fort, -x Edwardsville, Plymouth, Kingsto: eida> the following boroughs in Luzerne 'a;,West Pittston, Exeter, Ashley, Larksville W°y^viue’; ’ Luzerne, and Duryea. the 177 boroughs reporting m a caarket value per capita table is used to r �the State. This basis is useful in that it gives some indication °f the of the boroughs. relativ <Ugb On a table showing market value per capita, Forty-Fort and Rranked as average, and all others are either below average, lOw> o (Plymouth, Swoyerville, Luzerne, and Duryea). This not only reflert ry T<>Ware depressed condition of the area, but it is also an indication of the re i the eco„ capacity of a community to offer governmental services , important t ^^ial industry(such as schools, sewers, etc.) ° attractjn low gxeter forty F°rt Alow burden of taxes per 410,000 market value is always a favorabie f in a municipal financial profile, and a high burden is always an favorable fa *Ctoiir It may not necessarily follow that when the burden is low the t0r' is great, or that the service is of superior quality, or that it isCa ' Pacity to Kingston ministered. Alow tax burden could also attributed to the 1 rendered. Larksville The borough tax burden in Swoyerville was f found to be low, average in Luzerne, Forty-Fort, Exeter,, and West Pittston’ and below Kingston, Plymouth, and Edwardsville ------ It was average in and above average in Ashley Duryea, it was labeled high. • Bi Larksville and below average in Forty Fort1 dlStriCt taxes is about the same Luzerne Plymouth The t Swoyerville Again, it niust be stated that indie •cate that r--_ Services are is of‘ -;igh quality. rendered to Borough \ed f°r tOtal taxes’ Forty-Fort, average " ’ Kingston classified rage Wlth Ashley labeled as very high. average tax burdc en does not necessarily residents and indust: -cry, or that when rendered Market valUe per capita Ashley Borough taxes low above Daryea average very high School taxes County and Instition taxes Total taxes very high high very high high average high Edwardsville low average high above average above aver3^ above avei^e per capita average average low School taxes taxes below average below average average high average below average average very high County and Institution taxes average average Total taxes average average above average average below average high very high below average above average average average very low average high above average above average very low low above average below average average average average average West Pittston below average below average It is important to remember that no one community stands alone in an area, They sink —< or <swim together. No one can call itself "lily-white". People and industry not attracted to a a particular particular town town as as much much as as they they are are to to a region or an area. yOr us here, the Greater Wilkes-Barre area or Wyoming Valley, or better 8tiU> LuZl erne County which progresses or decays. And that picture is not en COuraging Improvement is not only advisable, but necessary to survival. Without gating or he study c — appraising the quality of the service, the communities as a whole in ^an not afford to offer or render many governmental services, and those re rendered cost too much in many instances. ZONING The Bo-rr. T_ ^ging ig a £• uSa °f Crafton in Allegheny County °lstrict,, lve-acre tract of land from "Residential District D " to �nraiseworthy for its frank approach than for -- more prais a manner owner of a commercial buildi; case argue argw the appellant in a case protection against competition b^g p. commercial district , he is determined; 1S a new concept concern in a new area. This , as f not entitled to protection against ' P.in “ yll. NO. 8 WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BABRE, pA yOB- AUGUST 15, 1958 nose of zoning, lhe appe* by means of a zoning ordinance. ACT 52 b determine the amount of payments to be paid from U The formula used2 to cities, fuels tax proceeds to <-------- boroughs, towns, and townships for road, street defined to fix the population base as the latest available offic^ bridge purposes is c---------the first day of January in the year the cencus figures "determined on or before 1 money is to be paid to the municipalities.," The basic formula for determining the amount ’ able to individual municipalities from the total available allocation now reads’ "Si pay. of this allocation divided by the total miles of public roads and streets which are tained by municipalities, multiplied by the number of miles in the particular muni ' i plus four-tenths of this allocation divided by the total official population of the mun' ' ' ” alities as of January first of the year in which the money is to be paid to the municip alities, multiplied by the official population for the particular municipality as of January first of said year. " ACT 193 rough council to remove the manager at their pleasure. SEPTEMBER MEETING The September bi-monthly meeting of local officii officials r——— , titute of Municipal Government will be held on Wednesday Cp.M. in th, Wilkes College Co™. Mr. E<1 ---ay, Septembe: sector ol the Luzerne County Planning Com„ission, will speak m rules prepared for the Commission. This meeting will be held in conjunction with the Luzerne County United Community Development Conference. A dinner will pre cede the meeting scheduled at 7:30 P ,M. This is the third such meeting, two others having already been held at x±azleton and Pittston. Therefore, every city, boro, and township official in Wyoming Valley should make an effort to be present. Proposed regulations of the Planning Commission will apply in every municipality in the County which does not now have such regulations. Whenever a municipality does not adopt subdivision regulations, the County becomes the author­ ity to act and set minimum standards on the subdivision of property. Since very few municipalities in the County have such regulations, the County regulations will apply in almost all of the 73 units of governments. Land developers in every com­ munity must then abide by the County Planning regulations or suffer the penalties. So that local officials may plan with the County Planning Commission the development of their communities , a series of these meetings have been scheduled throughout the County. Therefore, every community in Wyoming Valley should be represented at this third meeting . POLICE COURSE THOUGHTS FOR TODAY Behold the turtle: He °f the fact tbhere EaS been a Srowin8 demand f0r thetbaeSa1rCsPs°ellctedOnX officers for progress only when he sticks his neck out. It takes le wrong. the me to do something right than it does to explain why yon did K PUBLICATION J-nis News-lpttQ the uslitute of Municipal c* Polished >— ■■ . as a community service, originate9 to Dr. Hugo WHk. es College. Notes and inquires may b qege' W*lkea-Barre, Institute °f Municipal Government, WilkeS C° thelr fn hat many communities have within recen Y p.lblic Service Institute ■ ;rfor«s. Thelnstitute of Municipal Government and the] PubllC this FaH. hay. cou ranged f ° r SUch a course to be of f ered at WilltBS o e g th the ri ghts, duties, The Pr°cedurpe 1S lntended to give police an intimate acq^n^ics will be considered are the n S’ and techniques in police work. Some o atldPatrmeiU1Sylvania Penal Code, types of crimes, crimin a Week f ’ ^rearms , self defense, first aid, and traffic■■ nrocedure, observation meet once . In probabili- 171 there 24 Weeks > running concurrently with the o accommodate police irking be botb a day and an evening class m or ded to those who 8UCCeXunerent shifts. A certificate of attainment will be Y complete the course. �To maintain a uniform outward r vehicles is identical. The sirens" equipment on ta.H the are mounted in the spare tire welimThnted Under tb' e hoods of the cars radio s bumper. Revolving dome-type red liphV^1111^ are damped to the 7 ofthe rear the edge of the windshield. 8 are mounted on the roof left inches 12 i- peter keblish, elected State President of t P .Tare™06 a>a*i,e Township in Allegheny County. Mr ^s, succeeding Walter Bybee ° ohnWordowski and Thomas Hoban, both Hanover T follows in the footsteps o in the state presidency. In his own town ship Commissioners, five years and chairman Qf ' eXteri°^ lisl> ' — - in the front seat and with a r*r ' - Safety belts ^^ded sunvisor. The cars have safety-sure brakes f rUment panal end safeidded sun visor. The cars have safety-sure brakes, bodies. The station wagons havei a large hauling the^65’ hauling3 capacity c useful on many occasions occasions .. The The "Safety "Safety Patrol Patrol Cars" Cars" will will patrol patrol a total^Z^Ol 05 ship, he has been a c . three years . He was also the President of the of Commissioners for class Townships for one term. Luzerne County Association of First U ‘Sy square miles. COOPERATION The most unique arrangement in intergovernmental police cooperation exists among the boroughs of Wyomissing, Shillington, West Reading, and Spring Township. MUNICIPAL BOND SINKING FUNDS The 1941 session of the General Assembly enacted a Municipal Borrowing Law which was designed to provide financial advice and guidance to the political subdivisions of the Commonwealth. The statute concerned itself with such fiscal activities as: borrowing of money; the authorization, issuance and sale of general obligation bonds; and the maintenance and utilization of sinking funds. The statute also imposed certain responsibilities and duties upon the Department of Internal Affairs. All regular policemen of Spring Township, Shillington, and West Reading have been appointed members of the police department of Wyomissing. The ordinances of the four municipalities provide that all regular police are authorized to accept appointments as police of the other three units. The police of Wyomissing are paid $1 a year by the other units of government. The Municipal Borrowing Law directs the Department to make an examination of the certification of the certification of proceedings for the purpose of (1) deter­ mining whether the contemplated debt is within the constitutionally imposed limita­ tions, and (2) whether the proceedings are in conformity with existing laws . If the Department finds that the proceedings are in accordance with the Constitution and law, it shall, within twenty days after the receipt of the proceedings, approve and notify the municipality or authority of this fact. This type of cooperation could well be adapted to many other areas both large and small. Savings could be tremendous. Where several municipalities use a patrol car each to cover their juridictions, it could well be that cooperative action might reduce the total number of cars necessary. NEW APPROACH TO HIGHWAY SAFETY new idea for the mmunitiesin eastern Delaware County are sponsoring an entirely a contribution to Z The P^/a completely new idea and Perty, and loss of life ’tV endeavor to reduce highway accidents, loss of pro lieve that the use of unifo 6 members of the participating police departments betraffic laws will greatlv JT’ COnsPlcuous vehicles , and the strict enforcement o g^atly aid in attainment of this goal. Low sleek the 60^"'1 ’ ' ' _____________ wagons colors of the I^iocalSetrCo ’ painted white with lettering in green, - 5 hign ■» 4. »p0‘uc“ “7 C0lunci ““ , On the front hood in letters six inches nuh1' ber of the depart™ ’ °n 1116 rear of each car is the name and telephone to wH‘ch‘ft. car belongs. On each front door is the blig I Of course, the law stipulates that if the Department, for some reason or other,' (bsaPproves the proceedings, it shall, within twenty days ter . 77 them, C®rtlfy itS disaPProval to the issuing body. The Municip °r*° funds direct ■> Departaeut o£ to ‘H« of these , m,ltniClpalltles • For this Purpose, the Depar m financial and other Or °ther offic -- :er of any municipality to furnish copies o an amounts of out^ents showing the conditLns of such sinking funds and the amounts^, of maturity. There is standi) ~lng debt. together with the rate of interest and dates . . • >n obligation is reamS( H ‘O Mlev. that the purpose of the inspectionWaccurate and to p 1 ’ * sure that the law has been obeyed, that all^aeeoun Show ought to be on hand bal? '■"’Penly. and that actual funds which th. hooks s.............. are Qhand. �a bond report for ...iployed by the Department's field zhich will enable the Department to So duties to inspect been prepared as they cl----the soundness ■H.Q sinking fund. VII. be retired; and amoun;pa _ £und at time of inspection_ items as: earmngs of deposits, date amount of princi i-Z8 IXXVSX0” £ determine whether ^ bonds s d .1 Xdul. and whether th. bank balances agree with those reported by th. In the 1957 session of the General Asstembly ” laws were enacted which . nificantly enlarged the power of cities of the third class second classes, to build up reserves for futur^capital etp^nXrVs first and Boroughs already had such enlarged powers under an act of 1955. More specifically, this recent legislation expands a power which these units of government, along with all other municipalities of Pennsylvania have possessed since 1943. In that year the legislature authorized all municipalities to create special funds for post war use. The purpose for which these funds may be used is broad, embracing both capital outlays and current expenses, but the means by which they may be built up are most restricted; only used appropriations and year-end general fund surpluses may be placed in them. In other words, the funds must come into being, not by plan, but by fortuitous circumstances. The expanded power now accorded to boroughs, cities of the third class, and townships, enables them to "appropriate moneys from the general funds to be paid into the capital reserve fund or place in the fund any moneys received from the sale, lease, or other disposition of any. .... .property or from any other source unless received or acquired for a particular purpose. " Obviously these units of government have practically a free hand in building up their capital reserve funds. THE MILWAUKEE PLAN Under the Milwaukee plan, motorists who park on the street overnight are assessed to pay for street parking facilities . The Milwaukee Police Department sells permits for the overnight parking privilege at $4 a quarter - $16 a year. The car cowner parks his vehicle on different sides of the street on alternate nights. On1 even-numbered days, he parks on the even-numbered side, and on odd-numbered days , on the odd-numbered side. This permits clearing of both sides of the streets after snowfalls c ' ' , of which Milwaukee has many in the course of a winter The Wisconsin city, which has a population of about 700,000, adopted the foTurnin^itTs'fTr^off-streetn frOm the overnight parkers m the overnight parkers to provide parkino faciliti ■ ^ar Revenues from this tax may be applied only from parking meters ln ^esidentlal areas. In downtown Milwaukee, revenues pay for „ldcity parking lols and THOUGHTS FOR 1 s”re . TODAY to g« off o„ the ... toay ta!k, bat wrong foot is to step on somebody's toes, gives itself away. -PUBLICATION * “* ' be addre. College This News “-Ipfi- as a community community service, service, origin* origina^ ’’ Wilk . H“8° V"“I'WUk- College. College. Noles Notes tmd and inquiries inquiries ™te-Ba„., PMn,y^.;Ins“ute of Municipll Government, Wilkes SEPTEMBER 15 ( 1958 RESERVES FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES appropriate local official. It is e«P«cted that th. answers submit edIm response to these inquiries will enable the Department of Internal Affairs to fulfill its legal obligations. The field force has been instructed to make a random survey of municipal sinking funds. The field personnel will make their investigations in various unspecified political subdivisions in the Commonwealth. When an inspection has been completed and the sinking fund has been found to be in order, the public will be appraised of this. s NO. 9 WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRe pA I On the expenditures side, the restrictions are greater than those im Posed by the Act If 1943 . As the term "capital reserve fund' indicates, expen 1Cures ir °m it may be only for capital purposes, more particularly, for the constr , from rPurchase,■ ■» replacement o£ or addition to municipal buildings. “W™”*' other capital assets. ’• This restriction ,s ta.d ery, motor vehicles or laws. 111 the laws lor cities of the third class and townships, t * ..specift.d the capital reserve funds are further restricted to t e capi ase time Of the creation of the fund"; but a proviso perm rqe^ocai legislative lOj •. aPital expenditures other than those initially sped ie purposes have beb°dy by ■ cOrn a four“fiths vote declares " that the ongina Parp^tionshave arisen... ... ?ln mapracticabl Practicable, inadvisable, or impossible or tha for wWch the fUn, lcd1 makes makes ntbor morhi+ol Anditures more urgen other capital expenditures " Was created." 5 borough law is silent, As to the administration of the funds, the b95^. expressly entrust this th,e 1957 d towns townships -ws for cities of the third class and 1 P law �local legislative body that is , to the councilmen, in the r: Cities, th e ? suPerJ jssioners ^at the X” S 1- •°”sh‘p‘ °'h‘LeivCe°ted, ■■.hall »' invested in securities de8ig; lnated by money in «». funds, fQnd. of municipalities . law as legal investments - ' A-.r t0 which it applies . F provements on at payborrowing forr cap jd - I xx- basis. In the past about their only escape from t0 finaI1ce them directly out of annually reCurring capital outlays bTnoTwi’th major non-recurring ones. In a small community, moreover, most capital outlays Jail into the major non-recurring category Even a new fire station rnav be a major improvement for a borough or township of less than 10,000 in­ habitants and the financing of it may be beyond the community's current revenue capacity. Now, however, borrowing for it is no longer the only alternative; it may be financed by saving for it, that is, by building up a capital reserve fund. Secondly, this legislation will enable local governments to change their financial status from interest payers to interest receivers . When a co immunity borrows for a public improvement, it must pay interest on the debt as well as pay the debt. When it acquires the improvement directly out of current revenue, it avoids paying interest because it creates no debt. When it saves up for the im­ provement by creating a capital reserve fund, it not only avoids borrowing and the payment of interest, but it actually earns interest on the savings until they are needed for the improvement. It is not urged here that capital reserve funds should be used as a subethods of financing capital outlays or even in particular situations for any one of them. They should be regarded rather as another method now . available for capital financing. Each local government must act in the light ? 1 S 0VT circumstances. If a community has a large but callable high interestth^to8st! ?kltm°Uld Obviously be wiser for it to speed the reduction of that debt has no d=bt n \ * Capital reserve f“d. On the other hand, if the community serve fund as a H n0n"caJ-la^e debt, it would do well to create a capital re­ debt reduction TBp ^°i a^leac^ faster than it could by relying solely on ed £" 1 comm““tyto face a business depression » with “d capacity and ample capital reserves. capped t0 receive the'sewlt SEWERS iS °ne laid underground without any trunk sewer read/ ge Produced by thi ed sev/er -ie properties to be served. The capp ■ -e the streets are paved., is plugged at its 1 laid^ d and put into service when trunk sewers a/T'J P°int’ and stands is be °Penie ready ' ,ed by the capped sewer must have a second dis™//?0 The Parties to be serVo' f the sewage produced until trunk lines rearH L facilltY constructed to to care < ach the capped line. ta^e Should a municipality a to iniM1 a develops, develop provements to be made at his expense befo„ U, laad Xieil'”'” “ .HWiroP Has the municipality the right to include Lroved”” capped sewer requirements in its regulations ? [„d,ubaivis.°n The answer to the second question is ‘ not settled at the moment. A part of its answerr is in the response to the first question. For the ...e present, this can be said right to impose capped r~ aS to the municipality's 1. sewer requirements. Marple Township, a township, of the second class in the Philadelphiaia region, has required capped sewers, had them installed, and has been upheld in the ,has 1— court actions attacking its provisions. The advantages of capped sewer requirements loom quite large to a munici­ pality experiencing rapid growth. Needed extensions of the municipal sewer system can proceed in an orderly, non-explosive way. Sewer extensions can be geared to an orderly financial program within the resources of the municipality. Capped sewers are laid before the streets of a new development are constructed. The requirement of j capped sewers may constitute for the municipality one of the more potent of its "de­ velopment timing regulations". Capped sewer requirements serve in some small mea| sure to regulate the geographical sequence of development. To secure these advantages, a municipality assumes obligations. It must | press toward the earliest possible extension of its trunk sewers to the point of con| nection with the capped sewers it has'forced to be constructed. It may later find the | planning, financing, and construction of the trunk sewers quite distasteful or burden­ some, And while the municipality could probably not be forced to fulfill its committ1 ments, still it would face moral condemnation, particularly from the residents of I ‘he new subdivision. The municipality may be accepting some responsibility for the I unused sewers. Water may collect in them; sand or dirt may clog the idle pipes, | may separate joints and disrupt the lines. The burden of some rehabilitation mayface the municipality at the time of future joining. a single I *tallation. . ,The added de Payments, and he has geared the size affect greatly the fi—a.ia| aSSessment for sewers, on the other hand, is 1 e gQ ^at it is common ’’anciai t0£iMhnrrangements Of newhome Purchasers. ThlS/SJ° Extension eventhough though ‘hey r me°wners without sewers bitterly oppose rec°gnize the benefits which sewer connections would give their properties. �-par to have much to offer to the requirements apP public interest with little L use cipality which iy priva^e harm done to any ■oval. receive c<•ourt apprl «>■ “pi,ed 5ew"s VOL- VII. NO. 10 WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA. , OCTOBER 15, 1958 p .M.L.F -A. The 1958 dates for the with any other meetings of in. cers meeting will be Friday and Satur■ay, Coun^locaVgovernment officials . Plan to attend. are able to determine, terest to Luzerne C-_ COMPETITIVE BIDDING Boroughs and townships may make contracts or purchases in amounts not in excess of $1,000 without advertising for competitive bids (the ceiling Was formerly $750). Contracts and purchases of certain categories of maintenance work, services, patented items and insurance continue to be exempt from all ad vertising and competitive bidding requirements. THOUGHTS FOR TODAY The greatest glory of a freeborn people is to transient that freedom to their children. Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity. PUBLICATION vice originateS This Newsletter, published monthly as a community s an( j inquiries in the Institute of Municipal Government of Wilkes College. Note ent, Wil^eS be addressed to Dr. Hugo V. Mailey, Institute of Municipal Cover College, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. PAVEMENT CUTS Today our municipalities are faced tn directly attributed to the mechaniaatio„ of tlle s” ieh?/ P"»lem, which these problems is to reduce congestion in public t we live’ One of In regulating our streets , we usually consider theS COntrolling their use to take into consideration the subsurface traffic SUTface traffic only, and fail Because the facilities carrying the traffic under our streets are VAa vi«« many municipalities either are little concerned with them o, hare enacted ineffective regulations to control the use of the public's streets This failure to exercise proper control leads to practice which cause serious damage to the roads, inconvenience to the public, and the needless expenditure of munici­ pal funds. Action on the part of local government officials to regulate the installa­ tion or repair of underground facilities is necessary for proper control The most efficient way for a municipality to regulate an activity is to require permission to be secured before any action is begun. Usually, permission is granted by the issuance of a license or permit. Since municipal streets are public property and their maintenance and care are the direct responsibilty of the political subdivision, any opening or excavation of a street should be allowed only after a permit has been issued. Except for street openings made by utilities owned or operated by the municipality and for pavement cuts made in streets maintained by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or county, a pavement cut will contain such a control. Municipal utilities are granted exemptions irom the p mit requirement because they are government operations. In these cases regulations , such as a permit, are not necessary and any intern con t_ Thred over such operations can be developed and effectuated by other means, p fcularly through administrative organization. ! to assess these legitimate Should the political subdivision desire against a utility, the assess­ Charges, such as restoration and inspection costs, c_-x or by the creation of a working can be done by periodic interfund transfers fund. and for enforcing street opening permits e of the muniThe responsibility for issuing ted in the officer in charg the other Provisions of the ordinance is ves �cipal highway departmen ganiZationofthemum tor operation. Depending upon1 the administracive Visibility might be delegated to thee or, respoi. - se. administrative official. cretary, manager, eng and restoration costs are Permit fees, inspection charges assessed time the municipality grants the inst the permittee and ,d payable at the t—. Permits. amount appropriate for it to charge" agai P should determine the < . , .. , . . . , , Each municipality i of the permit fee finally established should be enough to • How. - reimever, the amount subdivision for any a<dministrative expense incurred in issuing burse the political application and permit form. and processing the Other financial provisions call for the permittee to provide a main­ tenance bond and to furnish a certificate of insurance indicating that he is ade­ quately insured against liability and property damage claims. For those munici­ palities who adopt the alternate restoration provision, the ordinance requires the permittee to post a performance, rather than a maintenance bond. These insu­ rance and bond requirements are considered essential if the objectives of a street opening ordinance are to be accomplished, particularly as they relate to the pro­ tection of the public's interest and the protection of the borough or township from any financial loss. Adequate insurance coverage by the permittee will afford pro­ tection to individuals and properties that might be injured or damaged while the work authorized by the permit is in progress. The municipality also is protected against any tort claims that might be filed against it should damages or injuries result from the work. Bonding requirements are now considered an important aspect of any public works activity especially in those political jurisdictions in­ terested in securing a guarantee that work authorized by them has now been per­ formed in accordance with their plans, regulations, and specifications. Inasmuch as the size of pavement cuts will vary, the amount of the maintenance bond and insurance coverage required should reflect the danger or hazards involved and the cost of repairing the opening . BOX SCORE, Major 1958 National LegislTtL ^^Affectin Local r ^-=2«£2overnment bill house SENATE STATUTE Housing-Urban Renewal (S. 4035) Rejected Area Redevelopment (S. 3683) Passed Passed Passed Vetoed Urban Planning Assistance (H.R. 13466) Sept. 6 Died in Committ. Community Facilities Loan Program (S 34971 ee Highway Construction (H.R. 9821) ‘ ' Rejected Passed Passed Federal Airport Act (S. 3502) Passed PL 85-381 Passed Vetoed Passed Mass Transit Loans (H.R. 11816) Sept.2 Died in Committee Mass Transit Study (H.Res. 231) Killed in Rules Committee Water Supply Act (S. 3910) Passed Passed PL 85-500 Water Pollution Control (H.R. 13420) Killed in Rules Committee Civil Defense (H.R. 7576) Passed Passed PL 85-606 Passed Pilot* (RFC Properties) (S. 3677) Passed Passed PL 85-579 Passed Pilot* (S. 967) Died in Committee " (both Houses) Technical Amendments Act (Police subsistence) Passed Passed PL 85-866 (H.R. 8381) Excise Tax (Local Government Tax exemption) Passed Passed PL 85-859 (H.R. 7125) Pass through (of tax exemption to shareholders) Died in Committee (H.R. 8702) Commercial Bank (underwriting of revenue bonds) (s. 2021) Died in Committee Tax Avoidance (S. 6) in ' ' Committee Passed Tax Withholding (H.R. 6745) Killed in Rules Committee Hospital Construction (Hill-Burton, 5-year 5-year extension) Passed extension) Passed Passed PL 85-680 (H.R. 12628) Public Health Education Grants (H.R. 6771) Passed Passed PL 85-544 Juvenile Delinquency (H.R. 652) Died in Committee (both Houses) Surplus Property (H.R. _____ ______ 5460)f Died in Committee 5-year Census of F . ' ' "FT. " ' Died in Committee ---- Population(H.R. 12414) ’‘'Payments in Lieu of Taxes tensions of proposed openings . After a Permit is issued e street opening. Inspects W°r^ begun, the municipality should be vigilant of th. ensure compliance with °ne means of control available to a municipality to daily in" imBortance of tb/^ Pavement cut ordinance and regulations. Recognizing the n °f the opening x 11?Spectionfunction, the ordinance saggests a (’ 1 - iso! and a final- ins—•„ bef„re thePe"“Ss by the superintendent or one of his — en made and backfilled0 1SSUed a certificate indicating the opening has be (continued in accord^ng to specifications. am the nextiSsue.) THOUGHTS FOR TODAY el8e has Research is to see what everybody else has seen, and think what nobody Thehbig shots are only the little shots who keep shooting. tha PUBLICATION community service, originates News-letter, puliblished monthly as a Notes and inquiries may _ College. ... — Municipal of Wilkes r e of r ‘ Hugo V.Government Mailey, Institute of Municipal Gov't., Wilkes College 'essed to 5'Bar ’ Pennsylvania. This MheI^stitut �WHAT'S NEW? I LARKSVILLE - A 25 mile speed limit has been posted along Route 11 bet-,, en VOL. TO. NO. 11 ston and Larksville. WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES.BARRE, pA., NOVEMBER 15, 1958 WYOMING Avenue - The burgess insists that the one hour parking regulations along Wy0. be enforced. '*ning uts to have for its road program next ^mer K its 1958 and$20,000 1959 allocations. Dy AVOCA - The council expects adding together il~ PLYMOUTH - Council is still stalemated on whether to oil and chip Or completely resurface borough streets. DALLAS - The burgess and the chief of police are making a study of traffic control in the borough. LARKSVILLE - Council is considering a junkyard ordinance, though rather belated to control present conditions. PITTSTON - The council my create parking authority to look for ofx street parking facilities. DUPONT - Council might look into the possibility of a town center. HANOVER - The board of commissioners is now considering the addition of a patrol wagon to the equipment of the police department. NEWPORT - Because of the part payment of the township's biggest taxpayer, many projects such as paving of streets the township may forego. EXETER - Council has obtained about 6 acres of land to be used for a sanitary land­ fill. -LAINS - Township commissioners are awaiting approval from the State H g Department for permission to post speed regulations. NANTICOKE - Despite the loss of 44% of Glen Alden's taxes, t e City is ending year in sound financial condition. EDWARDSVILLE - A new the Narrows. on sev/er line will be constructed for the shopping center pavement cuts (CONTINUED) Backfilling operations must be done in th therefore, prior notification of the intent to backfill PreS?nCe of an inspector, intendent. For major street openings or excavatin "c be glVen to the superthorized to provide a full-time inspector on the sV’ ft Superintendent is auprotective measures to guarantee compliance with mectftcXnT’tvSUCh or openings could be inadequately backfilled result! ■ lcatlons> the excavations which probably will settle and cause damage to the Jsmrtt U\Stable sub8rade with the objective to protect the municipality from anv finan keepinS imposes all inspection costs upon the DermittPO c ? ncial loss, the ordinance the time the permit is granted and are based on'cost schedule 7 at superintendent. schedule developed by the Any street opening will inconvenience some residents or members of the traveling public, but it is not realistic or sound to prohibit all pavement cuts. The enactment and enforcement of proper regulations will do much to minimize the incovenience. The ordinance should regulate the dimensions of pavement cuts; require access to private driveways; mandate the use of barricades, lanterns, and other safety devices; limit working hours; make the permittees responsible for cleaning streets dirtied by the flow or deposit of excavated materials; and au­ thorize the superintendent to attach conditions to any permit as may be reason­ ably necessary to prevent property damage or injury to individuals. Notifying abutting property owners or tenants of a proposed pavement cut is another suggested means useful in minimizing the inconvenience and re­ ducing the number of complaints. ...... Generally, ' " the occupants ■ it is who properties are subof they abutting are the ones most adversely affected by street ope™^ .f’the occupants are inject to the 1 noise, dust and other inconveniences . ahead by covering fornaed of ; a proposed opening, they can pr®pare automobiles, by delaying the °utdoor jfurniture, by finding a place to par necessary to lessen the Haling o£ - ' new shruberry, and by doing ^^routines • "■« of the: street opening on their norm KINGSTON - Council action pool is still on a bond issue for a town hall, a garage and a pending and uncertain. COUP i DALE - The council approved the repair of the fire company receiver and its relocation from the borough building to th the fire truck drivers. radio mo(nit°r residents of ' b . of new streets, pavement cuts should To conserve the paving sur ac the payment of a penalty Prohibited in them except in emergencies o �-sment is on a sliding scale based , nf the penalty assesss street the greater the charge. charge ■ The atreet, « ,he of the Street, .... upon the age t ■ PSS municipal authorities, utilities, and m the interest of fanmess, make repairs or change in urners should have an opp° .g repaired or improved and bepr°PertL°urface installations before a effectively control openings in new Jheirthe penalty charge is assessab^-^Lity take whatever administrative steps misht be ”ade the6penalty assessment. . d authorities usually are not required to furnish Because utilities an faciHties beneath the streets, most munici. ™PtS.Xd”fh™.XXdequ ‘tely informed aboutthes.subsurfaces true. information about installations can hinder the Damages to existing underground facilities effective control of pavement cuts excessively large openings frequently will often will occur or unnecessary or be made. A comprehensive street opening control program requires that a muniknowledge of subsurface structures. Utilities and authorities cipality have some £ must submit a set of maps showing their underground installations and file, per­ iodically, corrected maps when their facilities are enlarged, relocated, or abandoned. Through the use of these maps a municipality will be able to advise a permittee of the location of the underground facilities existing in the vicinity of his proposed cut. The permittee in turn can take the necessary precautionary measures to protect these installations. The maps also will prove useful to the munici­ pality when it plans to improve or repair a street. As the municipality will know the utilities and authorities maintaining subsurfaces installation in the right o way, the task of notifying them of the proposed improvement is made much easier. often leaves the abandoned install wner nor the municipality usually m ^emove the old pipes or other re^ocates its underground facilities, it pdace beneath the street. Neither the t0 g° t0 the exPense of opening the street Pens^^oTthT^ f°r yearS Without XXe/thThe abandoned facility may restreet's v ot^er hand, installati rnun^c^Pality sny trouble or exX,'.“ '» eoUapse and cause the subdivisi°n' financial burden which rightfully show —1 underground - ..... structure. Abandonsid in­ to t>e USe 8rade settlement■ or other trouble are removed at the expense of the owner when the jf the owner refuse, the rstreet is repaired or improved, municipality is authorized to remove facilities of this type and to bill the authority or utility for the —i expense. Although a pavement XX? ‘d ’ >!>« orderly maintenance of existing streets, yp of ordinance does not purport to con trol or regulate the installation of underground facilities in streets of newly developed tracts of land. A pavement cut ordmance is not a preventative measure To satisfactorily regulate subsurface .. ' installations, a municipality should adopt a comprehensive program - one that is < -s concerned with the control of facilities in existing streets and with the installati, don °f facilities in new streets. This is particularly true if the political subdivision jurisdiction has undeveloped jurisdiction x_, tracts of land. A review of existing subdivision regulations should be made to ...on regulations should be determine whether they adequately regulate the installation of l ’ *1-- ’ ■ underground facilities. Any municipality which has not as yet adopted regulations g-s governing the development of land should consider it imperative to take immediate _N_ie action. WARNING SIGNS Warning signs shall be used for the purpose of warning traffic of hazardous conditions either on or adjacent to the highway. Warning signs .re­ quire caution on the part of the motorist and generally call for a reduction of speed. Adequate Warning Signs are of great assistance to the vehicle operator and are valuable in safe-guarding and expediting traffic. The Pennsylvania Department of Highways has prepared a Manual of Regulations for official traffic signs to which all local authorities should refer. All Warning Signs must be erected in strict accordance with the regulations set forth in this Manual. If Warning Signs other than those listed in this Manual are required, the approval of the Secretary of Highways shall be obtained be­ fore they may be used. « Shape. Warning Aii;;- t8e" a— ■AJ-1 signs Vance Warning Sign which is circular; the arg and the Advisory Speed Sign which is square. has a whate background with a black messag fellow fa:'ackground Clearance Sign, W-228, Warning signs have a message. All signs with a with black border and sym * are signS which have only few e--irn e^\i°ns are reflectorized. These exceptions danime significance such as: School, Park Entrance, etc. sUch --- "Qi' with the exception of a few signs All Warning Signs shall be 30"x30 Where Church, School, Hospital. V---------hazardous conditions warrant the use �(faulty Tte&b-tettvi, of larger Warning Signs, the appropriate sign »e »l«ged to the desired ^proportion to the standard srgn. Since Warning Signs are placed primarily for the protection of the . nnt acauainted with the road, it is very important that thought be'giWen to their location and erection. Although this Manual specifies the distance at which signs shall be placed in advance e hazards there may be Stances where physical condition, will require different distances. Trial conditions runs should be made by day and night to determine the most effective location and erection characteristios for each .ach installation. installation In cities where speeds are relatively low, Warning Signs shall be placed nearer to the point of hazard (150 feet to 300 feet) than that specified for rural —’ highways. • 'u, where parking is restricted, In rural and residential districts than 6 feet and not more than 10 feet Warning Signs shall be erected not less tL~r the roadway. The center of the sign shall not from the edge of the pavement or of the roadway. be less than 42 inches above the crown districts, where parking is frequent, In residential and business the center of the sign is not less than 8 feet Warning Signs shall be erected so of the pavement and the edge of the sign above the top of the curb, or crown 12 inches back from the face of the curb. adjacent to the curb is not less than All signs smaller than 4' x 6' shall be placed 90 degreeis to the This position roadway. Larger signs shall be angled away from the roadway.. Ti approaches will prevent the occurence of a glare on the sign as the motorist m it, but will not reduce its reflective qualities. Warning Signs are mounted on single Channel Bar Posts. Oversize VOL. VII. NO. 12 WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA., DECEMBER 15, 1958 TAX LOSS Fourteen communities in Luzerne r mise reached between the Glen Alder Corporation affected by the comproa reduction of approximately 23% in coal land a™ UZerne County permitting period. The 14 communities will lose an j3*™6”1 valuati°ns over a 2 vear 1958. In addition about $40,545 will be lost b^H? $173,298 in tax receipts for trict. y he County and the Institution dis- Some of the communities will have to take drastic measures to cur­ tail expenditiures or else increase tax rates to make up the losses. In a number of communities where the Glen Alden holdings are relatively small, there will be little effect on the total structure. Hardest hit as a result of the assessment valua­ tion will be Hanover Township. The coal holdings amounted to over $15,000,000; the reduction in assessment is about $1,700,000. This reduction is assessment valuation that the commissioners will suffer a loss of $24,000 in tax revenue. Newport Township stands to lose about $11,800. Other communities which will stand to lose tax revenues are Edwardsville, Ashley, Nanticoke, Plymouth, Ply­ mouth Township, Sugar Notch, Warrior Run, Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes-Barre Town­ ship, Larksville, Kingston, and Laurel Run. The decree by the Court will be final unless any of the 14 communities file exceptions to the compromisesettlement. Warning Signs, that is, 4' x 4', or larger, shall be mounted on two or more WARDS OR AT-LARGE Channel Bar or wooden posts. THOUGHTS FOR TODAY Keep skid chains on your tongue. Always say less than you thin what Make promises sparingly and keep them faithfully no matter it costs you. PUBLICATION , oriThis News-letter, published monthly as a communi y j<jotes ginates in the Institute of Municipal Government of Wilkes Co ^^uniCipal and Go' inquiries may be addressed to Dr. Hugo V. Mailey, Institute o vernment, Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Once Once more more the the question question of of at-large at-large or ward representation has come up for discussion. This time it involves Edwardsville where petitions have been circulated to eliminate wards. Hearings are presently in progress with a vie t ^commending a solution to the problem. It was not too long ago that the borough residents witnessed the reduction of councilmen from 14 to 7 at tie urging o residents. Since the question has been 116 raised in the future, it might e wi °i the two systems. ti ght rec ently and1 will no doubt advantages and disadvantages �. of councilmen. Ward System geographicalLdiSXe minorities some chance of otbaining ----------------- - insures a 2. possesses the merit of g1 representation. tprS and enables one party to obtain 3. promotes integration1 among seats in the council. majority of an effective working personal relation between creates a more intimate : 4. the ward system and his constituents. the councilman voter with a shorter ballot. 5. provides the to know more about the candidates who s election> 6. enable the voters At-Large be eliminated. Motorists can still make the t two existing signals from an island set up fo/tT ’ bUt at a point nearer the true for those motorists making a left turn fro^T" ’ The same w°uld be over the bridge. °m South River Street going west The report continues to state that the moved because they have caused unnatural mo Present S1§nals should be rethe experts that the side mounted signals shouldTe Ur is the claim of PROGRESS borough wide total of votes to count in deter1. does permit a party's mining election results. 2. does not lend itself to 3. affords the entire body of voters to exercise effective control over the council as a whole. 4. does not narrow but increases the field of available candidates. 5. raises the sights of the councilmen beyond the narrow confines of the ward. 6. does not allow slight changes in the comparative voting strength of competing parties to cause drastic alterations in the complexion of the council. In 1956, of the mayor-council communities over 5,000 population, 37% were utilizing the ward plan; another 25% were using a combination of the ward and the at-large system; and 38% relied entirely upon the at-large system. With a few exceptions, commission-governed cities used elections at large. Among council­ manager cities, only 13% used the ward system ; 11% employed a combined system; and 76% elected councilmen at large. It is significant that the at-large reform goes hand-in-hand with the manager adoption. While many in this area have been working hard for the Anthracite Expressway, its proposed route has been condemned by the officials of at least one municipality - Wilkes-Barre Township. The plans call for running the route directly through the heart of the township. Four roads or streets which now pro­ vide access to the Township will be blocked off leaving only the tunnel at North­ ampton Street as a means of entrance. The proposed route will cut off a grade school from a large sector of the Township, rendering it practically impossible for students to reach the school without traveling a long, dangerous, and circui­ tous route. Any future expansion with Ashley Borough and Sugar Notch is com­ pletely eliminated. Many recreational areas will be inaccessible. The plan will also mean the forced removal of several existing commercial establishments. The moral behind all of this is quite clear. When communities do not plan for their growth, someone else sure does. And except for the voice of the County Planning Commission, what other agency has an outline of future development? It is never difficult to mesh the plans of the Turnpike Commission or the State Hishway Department with those of a community's planning commission. This presupposes that the community has a blueprint for its future development. THOUGHTS FOR TODAY TRAFFIC SURVEY Don't wait till the time is ripe; it's apt to be rotten. bXre’ *ecommends a vastly chTnee^?604 Plan’ prepared for the City of Wilkes- pronSe' recornrnends four cJ eatment for the W5st Market-River Street stalPmoPat?? and a chan8e « traffic nnellZi”S islands to guide vehicles in their that the pl SlgnalS With overhead and^5 Substituting the two existing pede- rangernenm7Uld Pr°Vide amPle space 7 e~m°unted signals. The report states ment Xo tr PresentlX exists, it an "Gaining the same basic lane arPedestrians £U^r-shaPed islands eachd’ drawing of the proposed treat­ tiers to brid built on ^e bridge a d tW° to permit crosswalks for Street, co2 gVrfaffic headed eithe/ owPP?aCh- TheT -ould serve as physical t0 the Space betwee^,,North River Street or South River shot!" enqent from the bridge 1Slands and the curb. The s would g ° North River Street, now in use, cutting left turn moy3 Discussion is an exchange of intelligence; argument is an exchange of ignorance. PUBLICATION This -‘ST This News-letter, published monthly ln the Institute of Municipal Governmen titute of Municipal Governm ^y be addressed to Dr. Hugo V. Matley^^t ^kes College, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. �Problem. Two billboards «“r uct'd a favore/r11 appr°po of the federal highway 4-4 i •t, . n billboard ,,,1'“"“^ ressional action to eliminate n dollar federal highway program. change.In ? e placed witl,regUlatiOn of the Federal n ™ln a scenic are Commerce Department no as six signs mTetCh betW' een two miles and f‘ cboser fhan two miles to an interbe at least be put l’ UP. Farther than fi rn^es fr°m an interchange as many lati°n. By com1]6 ap3rt- The : new rule will 6 mjPes fr°m an interchange signs nwst C““d'ib"“Mt«»aX“’eStat' Wil1- entitl^? if the State adopts the regu' -Estate hih f° eXtra 1/2 of 1% in the federaJ ePartment of ssemhlv • e-P°wer of th. the^X Qr the inte: p6Ss ;rstatehC’ayscseni_ >, c L|'^zerxig running through its area. AcWays a billboard control measure The State wil1 have tO Or purchase scenic easements. qc may not become "billboard alley9 al°”g ��. I - . ■ . . . . ■ . Hl ! ■ ^;v|| i-1 •:■:’■ III r ; i . -.. r ':■' ■>. 1,1 ■ B'i !' t ■ ■ w>‘ 11 B I .. . ;■ • ' ■ "4; ■ ■ ■ ' ’ ■ . � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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