ML “ Yi Y, 7 | KE "The Dallas Post _ Dallas, PA Wednesday, June 21,1989 3 Computers — (continued from page 1) the inservicing of volunteers and teachers. The lease cost is spread over the five years with the first year's payment $55,924, and the pay- ment for each of the next four years, $67,498. At the end of that time the computers become the property of the district. The system allows for each stu- dent to have his own disk and the individual student will be tracked by the teachers, providing infor- mation such as how long it takes each student to complete work and how many correct items the stu- dent has. At the end of each day a print-out of student's work is pro- vided to the teacher. The computer labs will also enable each student to work at his or her own level, according to their aptitude. Superintendent Gerald Wycal- lis said that the district is looking toward a ‘Research for Better Schools’ grant which would enable the district to purchase additional computers for the elementary buildings. The computer prices are com- parable to the prices of those sold in the Radio Shack stores, less the school’s discount. Research done over a period of time by faculty member Jack Wega convinced him that although Tandy, Apple and IBM computers were comparable, there were certain factors about the Tandy that were more suitable for the students of the Dallas Dis- trict. The fact that they had an excellent reputation for prompt delivery was also a contributing factor. Students receive awards in Noxen The above sixth grade students recently received Academic Awards at Lake-Noxen Elementary School. These awards were given to the outstanding student in five different subject areas. Standing left to right are Nathan Dale, Computer Science and Social Studies; Christy Jo Welter, Mathematics; Mr. Robert Kunkle, Principal; and Joshua Longmore, Language Arts and Science. No new completion date for Harveys Lake toilets By SCOTT A. DAVIS Post Staff The Pennsylvania Fish Commis- sion’s project to install toilet facili- ties at Harveys Lake remains in- complete this week after passing several deadlines, and no new completion date has been set. Harveys Lake Councilman Rich- ard Boice expressed concern last week because the restrooms were not yet opened. He said the project was supposed to be completed by the beginning of the trout fishing season in April, but was postponed until May. Council has not been informed as to why the restrooms remain unopened. The restrooms remain closed because there work still needs to be done, according toJames Young of the Pennsylvania Fish Com- mision Bellefonte general office. Young said the facilities remain closed because no water supply has been connected to the restrooms and sanitary lines are not yet hooked up. “There are portable toilets for people to use while work is being done,” Young said Monday. Four portable toilets have been placed behind the new restroom facilities which are located at the Fish Commission Boat Launch. 911 moves closer after By SCOTT A. DAVIS Post Staff The State Senate has unani- mously endorsed a proposal which may pave the way for people in the Back Mountian and all of Luzerne County to dial “911” for emergency help. The proposal would provide $8 million in grants to Pennsylvania counties to install or upgrade to the “911” system. The proposal was endorsed last Wednesday by a 50-0 vote. The purpose of the proposal is toencourage the 36 counties which do not have the “911” system to obtain it. High cost has been a major reason why Luzerne County has not used the system. Lackawanna County presently uses the “Basic 911" system. The monthly cost for the numerous telephone lines alone exceeds $6,000. Another system, called the “Enhanced 911" system, allows computers to automatically trace incoming calls. This system also stores household information such as the number of family members ata given address and the number SEER Handcrafted Furniture for the Yard and Deck Pressure Treated Pine or Redwood , passage of Senate bill of calls received from a single resi- dence. The cost of this system reportedly runs about $9,000 each month. The proposal must now go to the State House of Representatives where it may encounter difficulty. The House has proposed its own “011” bill, of which details are not readily available. For now, Luzerne County does not use “911” for emergency calls. Dialing “911” in Luzerne County may result in slow or no response from emergency crews. “911” calls placed in Luzerne County will ei- ther connect with Harrisburg tele- phone operators or Lackawanna County's “O11” system. These networks must then find the exact location of the call, and determine the appropriate emergency service to contact. Luzerne County residents are encouraged by local emergency services to dial the correct phone number for the their area to avoid unnecessary delays. Most Back Mountian residents should dial 675-9911 for police assistance and 675-9912 for fire and ambulance assistance. Wop 2g, % % v e Picnic Tables e Benches e Lawn Furniture e Gliders e Settees e Rockers "Cushions Available" ~The restroom has passed sev- eral completion deadlines since the building project began last year. The latest deadline was set for May of this year. The restrooms were still locked this week. “There is noreal hold up,” Young said. He said the delay is due to contract negotiations which are in progress, but refused to give de- tails. “We are working dilegently to get the project complete,” Young said. No new date has been set forcompletion. “The project will be completed as soon as possible,” Young said. Local liquor code violations The following is a list, by county and district enforcement office of the State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement, of establish- ments cited for violations of the state's liquor code. The citations were filed in May for violations which occurred in previous months. Violators face possible fines and/or suspension of license as determined by the Administra- tive Law Judges. 285 Old River Road, Inc. t/a Hughie O’s, Main Road, RD 6, Box 59, Dallas Twp., Dallas, Pa. Luzerne County: Permited Minors to Fre- quent; Sales to Minor. Citizens with complaints about liquor law violations can call the State Police Liquor Control En- forcement HOTLINE in Harrisburg at 1-800-932-0602 or contact their local State Police station which will forward the information to the proper district office for action. If you have any questions about a particular charge or incident contact the district office in your area. Spring Clearance Sale 20%-50% Off (selected items) a\Lg : ot HefflL ouSe 104 £. Overbrook £2. aster Card Tues, Wed, Fei, Sot. 10-5530 Dr ass Se > oy oy 0:34 M1-615 - 4821 Reyavays Sun. 1-4 @® DDD DDDDDDDDDD® TRAVEL AGENCY Valley Automobile Club 309/415 Plaza, Dallas \ 675-8282 AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND A Journey to the SOUTH PACIFIC November 4-22, 1989 Many, Many Special Attractions, Some Meals and Other Special Features $4,597 cost per person (Rate Based On Minimum Of 25 Passengers) . DODO DDODDB®D® ® ® ® ® CPP PPODRD® RDB®® Police (continued from page 1) The patrolmen also receive fringe benefits as follows, Blue Cross- Blue Shield, major-medical, vision, and 50 percent dental coverage. After two years tenure, a patrol- man receives two weeks vacation and after five years, three weeks. Dallas Township patrolmen, whose contract expires this year, are reported to be requesting five percent increase across the board although this could not be con- firmed. Under their present contract, a starting patrolman receives $14,138.38 for the first six months, then his salary increases to $14,731.27 after he is certified under Act 120, the start of a one year probation period. After com- petion of the first six months of probation, a patrolman receives $15,763.86 and at the end of the year probation the annual salary is increased to $16,576.79. A patrolman who completes two years of service with the depart- ment receives $17,827.27 and after completion of three years his sal- ary is increased to $18,791.27. A patrolman with the department for four years of service is paid an annual salary of $19,771.37. In addition to the terms of the contract which ends this year, the patrolmen also receive longevity pay at the rate of one percent of of service completed at the begin- ning of each year with a maximum of 10 percent. Effective January 1, 1986, 1987 and 1988, the amount of $400 as holiday pay is paid each officer and held in escrow until the last pay period in the month of November in each year. Effective Janury 1, 1989, the amount of $500 is paid each officer and held in escrow until the last pay period in the month of November, 1989. Other fringe benefits include one week vacation after one year, two weeks vacation after two years, three weeks vacation after 10years and 28 days vacation after 15 years. The patrolmen are covered by Blue Cross-Blue Shield, major-medical, dental and upon retirement a pension of 50 percent of their sal- ary for the last six months of Precision theirbase salary for each twoyears Repair employment. rt They also receive time and a half for overtime worked more than eight hours daily or more than 40 hours per week. Dallas Borough patrolmen, also presently negotiating a new con- tract, are the lowest paid person- © | nel of the three municipalities. A patrolman’s starting salary is $11,900 and after one year's employment itisincreasedby $500 or $12,400 annually. At theend of two years, a patrolman’s salary is increased by $750 or $13,150 per year and at the end of three years, he received an increase of $900 or an annual salary of $14,050. Fringe benefits for Dallas Bor- ough patrolmen are similar to those of Kingston Township. They are covered by Blue Cross-Blue Shield, partial dental paid by the borough council and vision. They also re- ceive one week's vacation afterone year of service and after two years, two weeks vacation. The police chiefs of each of the municipalities are not covered by the patrolmen’s contracts but do receive other fringe benefits that fulltime patrolmen receive. Kingston Township and Dallas Borough also require that mem- bers of the police department must reside within the respective mu- nicipalities. Dallas Township stipu- lates that police employees must live within a 10-mile radius which makes it easier for them to find a residence. Road work schedule Matthew R. Collura, Luzerne County Maintenance Manager, has | announced the following work schedule for Department forces for the week of June 19, 1989: BRUSH CUTTING: SR4011 and SR 4020 in Fairmount Township. DRAINAGE REPAIR: TR 415 in Harveys Lake Borough. ‘. SHOULDER REPAIR: Upper Demunds Rd., Lake Catalpa Rd., Kunkle Rd. in Dallas Twp.; TR415 in Harveys Lake Borough. Collision GHIEFEy re a 1. Insurance Gldims 3. 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