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VVWW.TIMESLEADER.COM TIMES LEADER PAGE 2A FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 21 2007 arraigned on the charges by District Judge Donald Whittak-er in Nanticoke and remained jailed Thursday at the Luzerne County CoiTectioaal Facility for lack of $50,000 bail each. According to the criminal complaint Eddy and Atchue told police that they had permission to be inside renovating the residence. When police spoke with the owner, police learned that the two men were stealing copper pipe. A preliminary hearing for both men is scheduled for Sept.

27 in Central Court POLICE BLOTTER NANTICOKE -Two men were arrested Wednesday in connection with the theft of copper pipe from a bouse on Park Street Scott George Eddy, 35, of Summit Street, Edwardsville, and Thomas Patrick Atchue, 35, of Larksville, were each charged with burglary, criminal trespass, criminal conspiracy, criminal mischief, possessing instruments of crime and two counts of criminal attempt. They were It's all in the details LOTTERY MIDDAY DRAWING DAILY NUMBER -0-3-3 BIG 4 9-0-1-6 TREASURE HUNT 15-24-27-29-30 "NIGHTLY DRAWING DAILY NUMBER 3-3-9 BIG 4 7-1-6-2 CASH 5 02-07-14-22-28 MIX MATCH 01-15-03-07-04 ment, as well as corporations and individuals. The local highpoint under the project was Avondale Hill cleanup last year, be told the meeting. That resulted in the discovery of a marker for the mine disaster in the late 1800s that no-one had been aware of. Although COALS could not fund the entire park project, it had managed to clear the bulk of the park area, and would be returning before winter to clean up a couple of sites located near the mobile home development at the foot of the mountain.

After that, the program would look at funding sources and planning options for the park, in conjunction with the borough, he told the meeting. In his report, Mayor Dan Gil-dea noted illegal dumping had been reduced in the borough, as more access roads into the woods were sealed and monitored. The borough had also actively pursued citations and fines against dumpers and trespassers, he noted. There will be a public meeting to discuss further work on the park on Oct 22. By IAN CAMPBELL Tmut LtaderyComspondent LAUREL RUN -Borough officials accepted an offer Thursday from the Department of Environmental Protection's COALS program for assistance in clearing the Giants Despair park land and planning its future development Council heard an outline of what the program involves from DEP environmental manager Stephen Barton, who created the program two years ago as a public-private partnership involving local and state govern David C.

Finn September 20, 2007 CLICK: RED CROSS HOLDS MEETING Laflin picks company for septic S.JOHN WILKINTHE TIMES LEADER contract earlier in the year, but discussions over aspects of the contract prevented a signing until earlier Wednesday. The borough will supply the company with a list of residents whose systems need to be pumped, and it is expected that David C. Finn, 57, of Hamilton Road, Dallas, died Thursday, September 20, 2007, shortly after admission to Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Washington, D.C, he was a son of the late Reese and Dorothy Fpst Finn. He was a graduate of Dallas High School and attended Marquette University and Wilkes University.

In 1969, he started his career with Stegmaier Brewery and continued with the Lion Brewery, last being vice president of production and warehousing. As a youth he attained the rank of Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America. He was a member of the Pry-mouth Historical Society, a former member of the Master Brewers Association, and was an avid genealogist. He is survived by his wife, the for P. Charles September P.

Charles Granick, formerly of Ashley, died Tuesday, September 18, 2007, at Guardian Elder Care, Nanticoke. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late Paul and Helen Olsen Granick. Charles was a graduate of GAR Memorial High School and was formerly employed by Techneglas. Mr. Granick was also a veteran of the Korean War.

He is survived by his daughter, Judy Granick, and her husband, Duane Engelhardt, of Kingston; daughter More Obituaries, Page 8A Planters plaque By BILL ODOYLE boboyktimesleader.com WILKES-BARRE One hundred and one years after Planters Peanuts was established a historical marker honoring the company and its founders, Ama-deo Obici and Mario Peruzzi, will be unveiled during a noon ceremony Saturday on South Main Street. The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission marker is the result of an application of Michael Chmiola of Hanover Township. Chmiola petitioned the commission for the marker five years ago because he felt the internationally known company with roots in Wilkes-Barre should be recognized. Michael Chmiola and his brother Daniel erected the pole on Thursday. In addition to Obici family members, Kraft Foods is sending its corporate face Mr.

Peanut -to witness the event. "It's really great that Kraft is sending Mr. Peanut here," said in theV euirrpaJiy-isill also voted to re-enact Br IAN CAMPBELL Times Leader Correspondent LAFLIN A one-year contract between the borough and Roto-Rooter has been signed, so septic tank cleanings would begin as soon as possible, it was announced at Wednesday's The contract calls-for tanks to -be cleaned at a cost of $130 per tank. The cleaning is a necessary part of the borough's sewer operations. The borough system relies on septic systems linked to main lines, with the septic systems handling the most of the solids in the waste flow.

The borough awarded the VAP) Mon day's "Mix Matcrr jackpot will be 1 worth at least $60,000 because no player holds a ticket with one row that matches all five winning numbers drawn in Thursday's game. Friday's "Pennsylvania -Cash 5" jackpot will be worth at least $200,000 because no player matched the five winning numbers drawn in Thursday's game. Lottery officials said 162 players matched four numbers and won $190 each; 4,627 players matched three numbers and won $7 each; and 41,260 players matched two numbers and won $1 each. OBITUARIES Anthony, George Sr. Belcastro, Kathleen Dudkiewlcz, Gertrude Finn, David Fornltt, Thomas Granick, P.

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AN INCORRECT phone number for Chef Kate Gabriele was published on Page 8A on Thursday. The articles about Ruth's Place should have listed 239-0007 as a contact number for people who are Interested in volunteering time or talent for the shelter's silent auction. Megnan cravatn, leit, ana Charlotte Wright attend the Wyoming Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross luncheon and annual meeting Thursday at the East Mountain Inn in Plains Township. State Sen. Lisa Baker, R-Lehman Township, was the keynote speaker and she discussed the role of local Red Cross chapters in the state's emergency preparedness.

Since 1916, the chapter has served residents in upper Luzerne County by responding to disasters, conducting health and safety education and supplying blood to local hospitals. For more photos, log on to tank pumping Healey noted. In other business, council awarded a contract for the purchase of a 2003 Crown Victoria police cruiser to Modern Classics of Philadelphia. There were six bidders; Modern Classics' bid of $2,388 was highest the 5tt garbage fee under the same 'provisions as last year. Bills will be sent out before Oct.

with a 30-day face period and will cover the year through September 2008, Healey said. The fee applies to all property owners in the borough, regardless of whether they use borough trash services. out of their hands ing discussed, said township engineer Mike Amato. Residents whose properties abut the site said the community should have been told about the plans. Most who addressed council said that they had not been advised of blasting plans or what to do if their properties sustained damage.

In other business, the city appointed Virginia Vidlicka to the Non-Uniformed Pension Board. Regulations require a retiree to serve on the board, and only Vidlicka and Wil Toole meet the criteria. Vidlicka's nomination was supported by the full council. pay the loan to the city, with interest, after the building is sold to Luzerne County Community College. In other business, council approved a 2008 budgetary document required by the state to fund the city's pension funds.

Mayor John Bushko and City Administrator Kenneth Johnson did not attend the meeting. They were in Washington, D.C., on business. 1 Joe 970-7164 jsopranotimesleader.com Breaking News Tips 829-7242 or tlnewstimesleader.com mer Marion Barnard, with whom he would have celebrated their 29th wed-ding anniversary on Sunday; sons, David of Columbus, Gregory of Dallas and Jeffrey of West Chester; brothers, Reese, of Clayton, N.G, Thomas, of Hagerstown, Md. and Stephen of Cape Canaveral, sisters, Linda Poorrnan, of Newark, DeL and Lynn Mielke, of College Station, Texas; nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 5 pjn.

Saturday from the Richard H. Disque Funeral Home 672 Memorial Highway, Dallas, with the Rev. Cheryl Cavalari, officiating. Friends may call Saturday from 2 pm until time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Plymouth Historical Society.

Granick 18, 2007 Nancy Granick, of Cape May, son Paul Mark Granick, of Wilkes-Barre; grandson John Engelhardt. A private funeral will be held 11 at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Interment will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Bear Creek. Arrangements are by the A.J.

Kopickjr Funeral Home 263 Zerby Kingston. The family requests that memorial donations be made to Arc of Luzerne 183 Market Suite 102, Kingston, PA 18704. to be -dedicated. Jolyne Dalzell, Obici's niece, "We are still intent upon getting a statue of him on Public Square." The marker will be installed at the site of the former Planters Peanut headquarters at 632 S. Main St.

The building is gone and only a smaller building that once housed some offices for Planters remains. Obici kept Planters corporate headquarters in Wilkes-Barre from 1925 to 1961. The idea for Mr. Peanut was conceived by Obici, who held a contest for people to submit their ideas on what the logo should look like. A 14-year-old boy Antonio Gentile won the contest 1916.

In the 1940s, George La-Bar, a Wilkes-Barre graphic artist, added the monocle, top hat, cane, white gloves and fancy black shoes to complete the image that is know known around the world as Mr. Peanut "Saturday will be a very special day," Dalzell said. "Not only for our family, but for the entire Wilkes-Barre area." months to repay a $200,000 loan to the state Department of Community and Economic Development. The loan originally was scheduled to be repaid by June 2008. Depending on the city's cash flow, the state should release the money within the next month.

While the city's cash flow is "not so good," it has enough to continue handling day-to-day operations, said Councilman Beniie Norieka, the finance director. 1 1 Missed Paper 829-5000 Obltuarlts 829-7224 Advertising 829-7101 Classified 829-7130 Managing Editor Joe Butkiewicz 970-7249 Jbutkiewlcztimesleader.com Assistant Manaqlnq Editor Pittston city officials say Stauffer Pointe By IAN CAMPBELL Times Leader Correspondent PITTSTON Residents were told Wednesday that the city had little control over plans for the Stauffer Pointe development because it had passed responsibility for the project to Pittston Township and the county planning officials. About 24 of the 180 townhous-es in the project would be within the city boundaries, while the remainder would be in the township, said Mayor Joseph Keating. Though most are in the township, the city likely will handle contact properly owners to set up a schedule. Concerns about the failure to contact residents before pumping begins was part of the reason the borough started seeking new pumpers late last year.

The borough usually has about 50 systems pumped each year, borough secretary Lorraine most of the traffic out of the development Officials suggested most of that traffic would be on Butler Street which they feel would be unlikely to handle the flow. Butler Street residents would bear the brunt of the project, some residents told the council. County planners who handle the township planning duties had considered the access route in and out of the site and felt that Butler did not need a light. But, after the project is completed, city officials could install traffic lights at the city's expense, officials said. Other access routes were be nia Economy League Executive Director Gerald Cross said.

The Nanticoke Municipal Authority received another $15,000 loan from the city after officials unanimously voted to grant the loan so the authority can pay its monthly expenses, including the maintenance of the Kanjorsld Center. This is the third loan the authority has received from the cash-strapped city. The authority is required to re NMI Nanticoke revises loan request to gain time from state "All the city employees will be collecting their checks," Norieka said. "There will be no interruption of services." City officials originally requested the zero-interest loan in July and a public hearing was held in August to determine if Nanticoke was eligible to receive the money. "We really think the state is going to give us the money.

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