Vol. 101 No. 18 : Dallas, PA Wednesday, May 9, 1990 35 Cents A Bunch of Yolkers Carol Paxton and Dianne Adamitz did the honors last Sunday morning for the Shavertown Fire Department's Ham and Egg Breakfast. Breakfasters included Brownie Troop 665 hungry after their slumber party. (Photo by Charlotte Bartizek) By RICH JOHNSON Staff Writer Things look promising for the residents in the Warden Place section of Harveys Lake, as the latest testing of the water sys- tem in that area has come up negative. The state Department of En- vironmental Resources (DER) took tests of eight water systems at Warden Place last week. The tests were done to see howmuch, if any, bacteria remained in the water systems of residences in that area. The test which was to deter- mine if fecal coloforms were in the water. Fecal coloforms are bacteria that indicate the pres- ence of human waste. When the test were concluded, the results showed that all eight Harveys Lake wells test clean of the wells had no fecal coloforms present. Stanley Lehman, regional supervisor for DER, said that the tests are a step in the right direction for that area. “Things look pretty good,” said Lehman. “The results indicate what was in the subsurface has been washed through.” Fecal coloforms were first found in the water systems last summer. DER reported last fall that the source of the contami- nation was a septic tank near the affected residences. The home where the tank was being used has since joined the bor- ough's sewer system and the tank has been cleaned and filled. Lehman feels that this helped clear up the problem with the contamination of other wells. Despite the good results, DER will test the area wells at least one more time in the near fu- ture. Lehman said that the tests will be done after a couple days of rain in the area. These tests will be taken to see if rainwater runoffis carrying fecal coloforms. Residents of Warden Place are happy with the latest results. William Mann, who has been in- strumental in helping clear up the wells, said that things are going well in the cleanup. “DER seems to have pin- pointed what the problem was and we are cleaning up,” said Mann. He also praised the work of DER in helping clean up the problem during the last year. “They have worked with us,” said Mann. “Stan (Lehman) has been See LAKE WELLS; pg 5 Lake-Lehman budget crunch deepened by less state help By CHARLOT M. DENMON Staff Writer The Lake-Lehman School Dis- trict faces a common problem this year - rising costs coupled with decreased state and federal fund- ing means hefty tax increases for local property owners. Making things even more diffi- cult for the Lake-Lehman District, it has been reclassified to the 2 percent category in 1990-1991 due to the fact the district has become more affluent. In a recent interview, Dr. Char- les Borchetta, Lake-Lehman super- intendent, said that during the 1989-1990 school year, the dis- trict had some shortfalls in reve- nues which came to approximately $180,000. “Among these decreases were real estate taxes, earned income See SCHOOL BUDGET, pg 14 Lake-Lehman School District TAX MILLAGE INCREASES 1980-81 through 1990-91 Increase from Budget Year Millage Prior Year % Incr 1980-81 91 0.0 1981-82 91 0.0 --- 1982-83 98 7.0 1.7 1983-84 107 9.0 9.2 1984-85 113 6.0 5.6 1985-86 113 0.0 --- 1986-87 118 5.0 4.4 1987-88 123 5.0 4.2 1988-89 128 5.0 4.1 1989-90 133 5.0 3.9 1990-91* 147 14.0 10.5 * Proposed Phillips outspen ds opponents | By RICH JOHNSON Staff Writer Anne Vernon has raised the most campaign money, but Jim Phillips is the big spender so far in the race for the Republican nomination for staterepresentative from the 120th District. The candidates filed expense accounts for the election last week. State law requires that the candi- dates submit an accounting of funds received and spent during the election up until last Friday. All except Clarence Michael filed reports at the Luzerne County Courthouse. Vernon showed the most contri- butions, as she raised $21,125 for her campaign. The majority of the contributions were made by indi- viduals. Vernon also received some money from political action com- mittees (PACs) and other organiza- tions. She also received “In Kind” contributions totalling $3,162.30. These contributions are for serv- ices rendered to the candidate without a charge. Vermmon's-account showed that . .. she spent $17,114.53 as of last Friday. That left a balance of $4,010.47. Although she had the most contributions, Vernon did not have the largest campaign fund. Jim Phillips showed an account bal- ance of $30,781.13 at one time in his campaign. Phillips began the campaign with a balance of $16,346.13 and had contributions totaling $14,435. Phillips has spent about as much money on the campaign as have the other four candidates com- bined. Phillips’ expenditures are $23,833.63. He also is shown with unpaid debts and obligations of $1,200. His balance, as of Friday, was $6,947.50. ee, YT NL Incumbent Scott Dietterick's account shows that $6,306.10was contributed. Most of the contribu- tions came from PACs and other organizations. $4,160.67 in his campaign ac- count. no contributions to his campaign, while expenditures totalled $1,900. Clarence Michael filed his ac- count in Harrisburg, but a spokes- P person for him said that his ap- proximate contributions were $4,000 when filed. Most of these contributions came in the form of small donations from individuals, the spokespersonsaid. Michaelhas said that he has received no cam- paign funds from PACs. Dietterick had spent $2,280.65. in the campaign, according to-his il. account. That left a balance of | Andrew Kotch'saccountshowed i Of the contributions approxi- mately half were used during the campaign, the spokesperson said. Candidates make case at forum By CHARLOT M. DENMON Staff Writer ; While fireworks might have been expected, the five Republi- can candidates for nomination to run for state representative from the 120th Legislative District were calm and composed during the candidate forum - held Sunday evening. The event was sponsored by The Dallas Post and the Back Mountain Citizens Council. Each candidate made opening and closing statements and an- swered three questions which were submitted by the public. The questions were screened and read - by a panel of Jim Eason, Linda Stallone and Ron Bartizek. The five candidates, Anne Ver- non of Trucksville, Clarence Mi- chael of Dallas, Andrew Kotch of Kingston Township, Jim Phillips of Forty Fort and incumbent Scott Dietterick of Kingston were in accord on many of the issues fac- ing the local district and the state. They listed education, the envi- ronment, recycling, jobs, family and drugs among their priority concerns. Each of the candidates, how- ever, listed their priorities differ- ently. While acknowledging a "blip" in his career leading to felony and misdemeanor charges for alleg- edly falsifying insurance docu- ments, incumbent Scott Dietter- ick defended his record and em- phasized the value of his seniority in Harrisburg. Questioned about whether or = | not he would continue to run for = office if convicted, Dietterick said “IfI am convicted of a felony, 1 will automatically be out. If I should be convicted of a misdemeanor, it would be the citizens who would have to decide if I should remain. “I am the same, honest, trustworthy man I have always been," he stated. “Believe it or not, seniority is an advantage in Harrisburg," Dietter- ick said. "It is only the seniors who are appointed to committees. You have to be in about five terms See CANDIDATES, pg3 Calendar....... jo 18 Classified.16-17 Editorials........ 4 Obituaries......2 Police Rooor asvakee fares 2 Property Transfers..... 8 School....................... 12 Spors................... 13-15 Coming up: RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE - Friday, May 11, 1-6PM, Our Lady of Sorrows Church, W. 8th Street, West Wyoming DALLAS BOROUGH COUNCIL - Tues., May 15, 8 PM, Dallas Borough Bldg., Main Street DALLAS TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS - Tues., May 15, 7:30 PM, Dallas Township Bldg., Route 309 DALLAS SCHOOL BOARD - Mon., May 14, 8 PM, Administration Bldg., Church Street JACKSON TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY - Mon., May 14, 7 PM, Jackson Fire Hall LAKE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS - Sat., May 12, 9 AM, Lake Township Municipal Bldg, Route 29 North LEHMAN TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS - Mon: Mey 14, 8 PM, Lehman Joan Moers Bly By CHARLOT M. DENMON Staff Writer Mother's Day is special for all moms, but it probably means more to Debbie Kaleta and her family than to most. Besides, having five children of her own, the Trucksville woman cares for two foster children and operates a day care center. Debbie has had a day care for more than eight years and one of her day care children has been with her for all of them. In addi- tion, youngest daughter Colleen was originally a foster child who was with the Kaletas for six years before they adopted her. “My oldest daughter Kim is 17 “and will go to King's College in the Fall and the youngest is Colleen. Katie, 13, isin Dallas Middle School and is on the softball team. Kris, 15, Kate and Karen, 11 are active See MOTHER'S DAY, pg5 Sp ES: THE KALETA FAMILY - Debbie Kaleta loves children and it shows in the photo above where she and her husband Jack pose with five of them. Kneeling in front is Kris 15; seated, from left are Colleen 9; Jack, father; Katie 13; Debbie, mother; Karen 11 and Kim 17. The Kaletas also have two foster Children, ( Photo iby GC Ma SAAN) Mother's Day is special for Trucksville mom BRE es LER? Adhd] a fy SE =
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