Page 14 Lake-Lehman secretaries and cafeteria workers were granted salary increases following the regular monthly meeting of the district's school board Jan. 11. The motion, which was passed unanimously, approved a wage hike totaling $.15 per hour for cafeteria employes and set $2 per hour as the minimum wage for secretaries. The appointment of several part-time school police officers was approved by the board, with the understanding that these individuals be empowered to enforce the Commonwealth’s school laws in the Lake-Lehman district. Superintendent Robert 7. Belles pointed out that several persons—including William Bates, Edwin Wright, Edward Rish and William Price—have agreed to serve as school police. Lake-Lehman will continue its tuberculin testing program as outlined by the State Health Department. Under the provisions of the program, students are tested for tuber- culosis upon their original entry into school and again in the ninth grade. Legislation which will enable the school district to save money by purchasing materials, supplies and equipment in quantity through the Department of Property and Supplies was endorsed by the school directors with passage of a resolution approving such a practice. Henceforth the school district will be exempt from existing statutory requirements governing bidding and execution of contracts with respect to the purchase of such materials. ; The resignation of Eunice Sorber, high school secretary, was accepted with an ad- ministrative note that she had “performed her duties diligently’’ during her tenure. The directors approved an annual contribution of $600 to Library. School Director Barbara Vivian, who is also a member of the library’s board of directors, pointed out that the library’s circulation in the school district has increased dramatically in recent months. Sarah Jean Welch, RD 5, Tunkhannock, was named to replace Lois Hardisky as second grade teacher at the Noxen Elementary School. A 1972 graduate of Lock Haven State College, Miss Welch will begin her duties at Noxen Jan. 24. Mrs. Hardisky has been granted a maternity leave. Charles G. Hoffecker, 55 N. Pioneer Ave., Shavertown, recently celebrated his 20th anniversary as a member of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company's field force, the company has announced. A graduate of the University of Scranton, Mr. Hoffecker, joined Metropolitan Life in January, 1952. He is currently district sales manager in the - company’s Nanticoke office at 121 S. Prospect St., a position to which he was appointed in July, 1967. He has completed eight parts of the Chartered Life Underwriter course, and is a graduate of the Life Un- derwriter Training Council course. He is past president and member of the board of directors of the Wyoming Valley Life Underwriters Association, a member of the Dallas Kiwanis Club, and Metropolitan’s Veterans Association, which is open to all field personnel who have completed more than 20 years of company service. Mr. Hoffecker and his wife, Mary, have three children, Susan, 20, Charles, 18, and Lori, 14. The Board of Governors of the Society of Real Estate Ap- praisers has awarded its new Senior Realty Appraiser designation to Edward J. McGuire, independent fee appraiser, 118 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, a resident of Dallas. Mr. McGuire has 25 years experience in appraising residential, commercial, and industrial property and real estate “involved in con- demnation. He received his B.S. degree from Scranton University and has completed appraisal courses sponsored by the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers and holds their MAI designation. He is qualified as an expert witness in federal and local county courts. Mr. McGuire is a past president of the Society's Northeastern Pennsylvania Chapter. NUMBER 1: 70 ONE BILLION SALES As a new Senior Realty Ap- praiser, Mr. McGuire has successfully completed educational courses in the appraisal of income-producing properties, (apartments, office buildings, etc.) He has passed written examinations on ap- praisal subjects and has demonstrated his knowledge and ability in the appraisal of various types of real estate. The Society of Real Estate Appraisers is the largest in- dependent association of professional real estate ap- praisers and analysis in North America. The organization has 18,000 members in 182 chapters in the United States and Canada; is dedicated to the education and training of real estate appraisers and analysts and to the establishing of high standards of professional practice and conduct. } The seminar series on the “Regional Approach to Local Government Problems’ sponsored by the Institute of Regional Affairs at Wilkes Leaflet Deals with Area Soil Problems A publication written speci- fically for urban residents, “Tips for City and Suburban Dweller—Soil Conservation at Home,” is the title of a publica- tion available from the U.S. Soil Conservation Service. The pub- lication discusses soil and water problems that urban home- owners encounter, how soil affects people, how soils differ, and helps homeowners evaluate their own soil. Homeowners in- terested in vegetable growing will also find the publication valuable. Gene Thrasher, district con- servationist for Luzerne County, points out that many urban dwellers contribute large amounts of silt to our streams, lakes, and road ditches. This erosion is destructive to the en- vironment and requires the ex- penditure of many tax dollars to correct. Thrasher points out that farmers have been using the services of the U.S. Soil Conser- vation Service for many years to control erosion on their farm- land; the silt load of our streams and lakes continues to rise neverthless. This is due in most cases to urban de- velopment. Homeowners wishing to obtain a copy of the publication may call 675-0680 or stop by the U.S. Soil Conserva- tion Service office, Federal Building, Dallas. Due to a tightened deadline schedule, no publicity informa- tion can be accepted later than 4 p.m. Monday unless the event takes place that day or night. third session Jan. 19 in Parrish Hall from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The Wednesday session will explore the regional or inter- municipal approach to environ- mental problems in the com- munities of the northeast region.. Discussion emphasis will be given to feasible ways of control of all types of pollution through cooperative arrange- ments between two or more municipalities. The speakers for this seminar will be R. Emmet Doherty, executive director, Lehigh Valley Air Pollution Control, and James Chester, regional air pollution control, Pennsylvania Environmental Resources Department, Kingston. Among the subjects to be considered are the new federal and state environmental control standards, local government responsibilities, powers, and performance, and potential cooperative arrangements for joint action by local govern- ments. the third Wednesday of each month through June will deal with joint municipal action in other specific service fields, in- cluding street maintenance, fire and police protection, public health, and traffic and trans- portation. The seminar series, con- ducted by the Institute of Regional Affairs in cooperation with the ‘Pennsylvania Depart- ment of Education under the Higher Eduacation Act for Continuing Education, is des- igned for members of municipal governing bodies in the counties of Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Schuylkill, as well as interested citizen groups and individuals. Seats may be assured by calling or writing Walter H. Niehoff, project director, Institute of Regional Affairs, Wilkes College. All sessions are free of charge. Subscribe to The Dallas Post 2 % Youth To Observe The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will be observed in the Back Mountain Area Jan. 23, at the Gate of Heaven Roman Catholic Church in Dallas. The young people of that parish (9 through 12th grade) Speedster Fails To Stop for Police Michael T. Janchick, a resident ‘of 191» 8th St., Wyoming, was fined $10 plus $5 ditional $10 plus $5 costs for failing to stop for a police of- ficer following a hearing before District Magistrate Frederick W. Anderson recently. Arresting officer was John J. Appel, Kingston Township policeman, who noted that Janchick was operating his automobile on Route 309 near the Dallas Motel at an unlawful rate of speed and that he failed to pull to the right hand side of the road when approached by the police car. will be hosts to the youth of the other area churches in a meeting that will begin at 5 p.m. This will consist of a film plus a discussion period, followed by a snack supper in the Gate of Heaven cafeteria. There will then be a youth song-fest, with guitars, etc. At 8 p.m. a worship service for all ages will be held in the church sanctuary. Special music will be provided by the youth who shared in the song- fest. The speaker will be Msgr. Eugene J. Clark of William- sport, the former director of Ecumenical Relations for the Diocese of Scranton. Also participating in the service will be Dr. Laurence T. Beers of the Trucksville United Methodist Church, the Rev. William Bispels of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Shavertown, the Rev. John Prater of the Prince of Peace Episcopal Church in Dallas, and Fathers Thomas Jordan and Stephen McGough of the host church. Members from all churches in the Back Mountain area are invited to attend. Mrs. Elizabeth Ide Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ide Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Johnson Grace lde HOURS: 20000000000000000000000000000000Q SALE C00 0000000000000 0000000000000DBUT WRAP.ON ST0P ICE DAMAGE ON #042 ROOF; PROVIDE ESCAPE CHANNELS FOR MELTING ICE & SNOW INSTALL WR Hil ELECTRIC gutter cables sTOP ~FROZEN >No TIME LIMIT 5 FREE REPLACEMENT GUARANTEE! A two-story frame farmhouse owned by Les English and located on the Loyalville- Lehman Road in Lake Town- ship was partially destroyed when a fire broke out there Sunday morning shortly after 9 a.m. Called to the scene were members of the Daniel C. Roberts Fire Company. The volunteer firefighters were able to contain the blaze to the second floor and attic of the house, although the first floor of the dwelling received substan- tial smoke and water damage. Mr. English injured his foot but refused aid at the scene. The cause of the blaze is presently under investigation. Richard Williams, fire chief, was in charge of firefighting ac- tivities. The Harveys Lake vol- from the Lehman Fire Depart- Fire Company Installs Officers The installation of officers of the Shavertown Fire Company was the first order of business at a dinner meeting held by the organization Jan. 11 at the Castle Inn, Dallas. Named to administrative posts were Marvin O. Dymond, president; Joseph Balavage, vice president; Lauren Dymond, treasurer; Joe Bren- nan, secretary; Al Williams, sergeant-at-arms; Walt Davis Sr., trustee. Line officers are Andrew F. Roan, chief; Walt Davis Sr., Joe Youngblood and Marv Dymond, assistant chiefs; Ted Newcomb, captain, and Tom Dorosky, lieutenant. A highlight of the evening was an address by Paul Cotter, Pennsylvania State Police fire investigator. Ted Newcomb was dinner chairman; he was assisted by Robert Rosengrant and Peter R. Williams. ment and 15 men from the Sweet Valley company. Booster and 14-inch lines were used in combating the fire, which was officially doused at 11 a.m. Anderson SE smisses Vehicular Complaint A charge of failing to stop at the scene of an accident was dismissed following a hearing before District Magistrate Fre- derick W. Anderson Jan. 13. The complaint, filed by John A. Bourke of 64 Pioneer Ave., Trucksville, alleged that Anne E. Daniels of RD 3, Tunkhan- nock, had failed to stop follow- ing an accident in which she was involved 300 yards south of Harters Dairygdn Kingston Township. TF The incident reportedly oc- curred Oct. 8 Atty. Francis P. Burns was counsel for the defendant. Children Visit Story Hour The Dallas Child Develop- ment Center of the Dallas United Methodist Church en- joyed the hospitality of the Back Mountain Mex@@f\al Library Children’s Story” Hour Wed- nesday morning. The child development program is under the auspices of the Welfare Planning Council of Luzerne County and Pennsylvania Department of Welfare. One of the program goals is to enrich children with activities which give them a sense of awareness and value within the community. By using the library, children are learning to take advantage of such op- portunities available to them. hours. : Persons interested in the child development program, should contact Richard Walsh, Family Services, 73 W. Union St., Wilkes-Barre. on route 92 between 4 Nicholson and Tunkhannock PHONE 836-3202 — a a 2 pr
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