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31 POTTSVILLE (PA.) REPUBLICAN MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1992 Weapons case headed to court Police seek suspect on rape count IIARRISBURG A man who lived in Lancaster is being sought for rape and other related of fenses. Daniel Pineda is wanted by Lancaster City police for rape and other offenses. On Nov. 13, Pineda allegedly CRIME approached a 13- Stoppers lrl- mmm sprayed her with tear gas and dragged her into a wooded area. He then threatened her with a knife and raped her, police allege.

He then refused to let her leave for an undetermined period of time. As in the case of many rapes, the victim knew her assailant A warrant has been issued. Pineda, 20, is a Hispanic with black hair and brown eyes. He is 5 feet 11, weighs 165 pounds and may or may not have a mustache. Investigators indicate that Pineda enjoys running and has been known to participate in marathon and other types of running events.

Police said Kostick refused to take field sobriety tests, but an Intoxilyzer test revealed his blood-alcohol content was .21 percent, with the legal limit being .10 percent. Kostick will also be cited for two summary charges, restriction on alcoholic beverages and falling to use hazard signals, police said. Shenandoah man makes restitution MAHANOY CITY Simple assault and harassment charges against a Shenandoah man were withdrawn after he agreed to make full restitution to the alleged victim at a preliminary hearing before District Justice Daniel G. Grow. Michael Salvadore, 37, of 444 W.

Coal also agreed to pay all state and county court costs. According to an affidavit filed with Grow's office, Shenandoah police arrested Salvadore in March after he allegedly struck Shenandoah resident Michael Burke in the face with a cane. Burke had to seek medical attention for his injuries, police Shenandoah woman agrees to repayment MAHANOY CITY A charge that a Shenandoah woman wrote $800 worth of bad checks was withdrawn after she agreed at a prelimi-' nary hearing before District Justice Daniel G. Grow to repay the amount plus interest. Carol Tucci, 40, of 30 N.

Gilbert wrote two bad checks to the Beneficial Loan Co. on an account at the Merchant's National Bank of Shenandoah, according to Shenandoah police. According to an affidavit filed with Grow's office, Tucci refused to repay the amount within 10 days of being notified the checks were bad MAHANOY CITY A Mahanoy City man accused of receiving a stolen gun and illegally reselling it his right to counsel and a preliminary hearing before District Justice Daniel G. Grow. Grow ordered Todd Robert For-ker, 19, whose last known address was 29 W.

Railroad to face action in Schuylkill County Court on charges of receiving stolen property, carrying an unlicensed firearm and illegally selling or lending a firearm. Grow set bail at $25,000. According to an affidavit filed by Mahanoy City police with Crow's office, Forker accepted a Ruger pistol from Grover Cleveland Broyles, Nuremberg, that he knew was stolen. Forker then sold the gun for $150 to Kathy Leso in the vicinity of 335 E. Pine police said.

Mahanoy City man waives DUI hearing MAHANOY CITY A Mahanoy District Justice City man accused of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) waived his right to counsel and a preliminary hearing before District Justice Daniel G. Grow. Grow ordered John Stephen Kostick, 42, of 839 E. Centre to face action in Schuylkill County Court on the charge. Bail was set at $1,000.

According to an affidavit filed with Crow's office, state police at Frackville arrested Kostick after his car was found stopped along Route 1014 in Mahanoy Township. Part of the car was on the roadway and the engine was running, police said. Kostick was sitting in the driver's seat with a quart bottle of beer between his legs, police said He had a strong odor of alcohol on his breath, slurred speech and glassy eyes, police said. DANIEL PINEDA Warrant issued for arrest Authorities believe he could be located almost anywhere. Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of Pineda.

Anyone knowing him and where he can be found is urged to call Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-4PA-TIPS. MAHLON KACHELR1ES 1 General Contractor R.D. HI, Box 378, Tamaqua, PA (717) W8-4865 Second Annual Children's Book Drive Once upon a time, a wonderful country, America, was created on a dream that all citizens would learn to read and write. That dream has fallen short of millions of American adults who still cannot read a menu or a want ad, and who still cannot fill in a job application There is no Big Bad Wolf, or any other simple villain. The problem is a complex one.

You can help to make the dream a reality for boys and girls who are growing up without books in their homes. You can contribute new or used children's books to The Children's Book Prive between now and September 30. Books must be in All Kinds of Interior Exterior Remodeling General Carpentry Work New Homes Garages Kitchens Bathrooms good condition, and be suitable for youngsters anywhere in the range END OF SEASON 5 between infants and 12-year-olds. Books may be delivered to any of the locations listed below by September 30. The Schuylkill County Child Development Head Start program staff will sort the books and distribute them to homes of needy children.

A portion of the books will ICECREAM SHOPPE SPECIAL FREE SOFT PRETZEL With Any lee Cream PurchoM This Ad Exp. 9-27-92 NEW HOURSt OWN LABOR DAY STARTING 9-08-92 CLOSED WEEKDAYS OPEN SAT. A SUN. 2-9 P.M. also be set aside for use by adult literacy students who ill have youngsters at home.

You could also help by becoming a literacy tutor, or finding help for someone who needs such help. For information, call the Literacy Council for Schuylkill County at 622-1995. Please do what you can to help. Every child deserves the chance to live happily ever after. LicaWltist Outside Orwiphn (East if Hob Mt Middle Sctaol) Look for Signs (717)943-2312 "PICK YOUR OWN PUMPKIN PATCH" Mv'; 'bf tea OPENING OCT.

3 The Children's Book Drive Drop-Off Locations Please deliver books only during regular business hours. Only new books or books in good condition will be accepted. Mahanoy City Acme Market 100 Pike Street Pre-School House St. Joseph Catholic School 508 W. Mahanoy Avenue Mar Lin Pre-School House Schuylkill County Intermediate Unit Special Education Facility Orwigsburg Boyer's IGA 329 S.Liberty St.

Pine Grove Berger's Market 100 Pine Crest Village Port Carbon Port Carbon Video Sweet Shoppe 100 Pike Street Deer Lake Deer Lake Video I Route 61 Duncott Pre-School House Cass Township Building Fountain Springs Pre-School House 200 Catherine Street Frackville TJ Bart's Fourth and Oak Sts. Pre-School House North Schuylkill Vocational-Technical School Information Booth Schuylkill Mall Lykens The Pottsville REPUBLICAN WQIN 419JHarket St. Pre-School House Nicholas Biddle Building 710 Mount Hope Ave. Schuylkill Haven Boyer's IGA 131 W. Main St.

Shenandoah Boyer's IGA 600 W. Centre St. Pre-School House St. Stanislaus Church West and Cherry Streets Tamaqua Pre-School House Ss. Peter Paul School Pine and Water Streets Tamaqua Public Library 30 Railroad Street Tower City Tower-Porter Library 230 E.

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