The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, August 22, 1990 3 Back Mountain Library auction nets $50,000 By CHARLOT M. DENMON Staff Writer Volunteers of this year's Back Mountain Library Auction were delighted to hear that this year’s event was successful in raising $71,000. “I was really pleased,” said the 1990 Auction Chairperson Connie Scott. “I didn't know how we made out because at one point the bids did not seem to be as high as they had been in the past years. I guess there was more bidding and higher bidding than I heard. “It's the people who attended the auction who helped make it a success,” Connie Scott continued. “There were a lot of new people pinvolved and many of the faithful ones from every year.” Scott said she believes it is good to have new people involved, that they bring new ideas with them. “We can keep tradition but make changes at the same time. “Most of the bills for the auction Comm Center are paid and we have netted about $50,000, but the auction in itself is not enough to pay all the ex- .penses of the library. They keep going up every year.” Scott pointed out that as the communities have grown so has the number of people using the services of the Back Mountain Library. The circulation has grown tremendously and she said it is time to think of other community events to supplement the auction. “It would be nice if people in the community would come forward with new ideas, some just one- time events,” she said. “The bot- tom line is that the auction was successful but everyone is wel- come to share their ideas for other ways to help raise money for the library.” Scott pointed out that the build- ing, increased circulation, the need for new books, and the other serv- ices continually being provided by the library keeps increasing annu- ally. (continued from page 1) paramedics. Sabol again argued this point. “We talked to a lot of people in trying to decide what to do and I think we have done the best thing.” Dallas Township Police Chief Carl Miers noted that the commu- nication center would not be dis- patching a paramedic all the time. “We are 1:ot going to dispatch with every call; only those calls that meet the criteria,” said Miers, who _ is also a member of the board. The board's solicitor, Theodore = Krull, said that he felt that the two opposing sides had to sit down and figure out which direction to go. “It's my gut reaction that both sides want the same objective but each is going their own direction,” said Dodson agreed with that as- sessment. “I'm not saying we are ~ against it,” Dodson told the board. LJ “What I'm saying is that once we get started into a project everyone should be included in its deci- sion.” Dallas Fire Chief Ted Wright agreed, but when he went to voice his opposition, Sabol cut in and began to criticize Wright for an incident involving a phone call to the center. Wright then began to argue with Sabol about proper chain of command and the two began a shouting match that was stopped when another board - member stepped in and quieted the two. Tensions remained high during the meeting as the subject of radio frequency was discussed. Dodson asked the board about ownership of the license for the fire radio frequency. The license is listed under the Dallas Fire Company and the frequency is only allowed to be used by the fire companies. ' Despite ownership by the Dal- las Fire Company, Sabol said that the board is looking at getting a municipalities frequency license which would allow others to use the frequency. “I feel like you are threatening us with this license,” Sabol told Dodson. “I feel like you are threatening to pull out the license if we don't do things your way. In interviews after the meeting both Dodson and Wright said they felt things would go better at the center if there were more commu- nications. “The Communication Center is for all the people in the Back Mountain and it should be a combined effort to make it work as well as possible,” said Dodson. “We don't need one man trying to run the show.” Sabol said he felt things will work with the new system. “It is not a full simultaneous dispatch. First we call the ambulance and if a paramedic is needed then we call them,” he said. The arguments going on around the center may be having an effect on its operations. Sabol announced at the meeting that the center will not be hiring a new chief dispatcher. The board had been looking for a new chief dispatcher and .after interviewing six candidates the board offered the job to their top selection. However Sabol said the person turned down the job citing “too many politics at the center.” Atthe end of last week's meeting Sabol apologized for some of his actions. “If I offended anyone I am sorry, but I am a little high-strung about this,” he said. “But I feel it is best for everyone.” Dispatch (continued from page 1) is more to it than whether a person lives or dies, it also deals with a quality of life and how long it takes to get that person back to a quality of life they can live with.” Campos said that the whole idea behind simultaneous dispatching is to reduce the time for advanced crews to respond. 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He wanted to be home to celebrate his birthday with his older brother Mack. Mack's birthday is August 4 and Michael's August 8. Before Newell was on leave, he spent three weeks in the desert in 120-130 degrees temperature. While visiting his parents and brother, Newell, an area supervi- sor with the Ninth Special Police Squadron, said he didn't think he would have to go to the Mideast. He was surprised when he returned home and the day he reported back was told he was shipping out that day. Newell had time only to pack his gear, tell his wife and notify his parents before he shipped out August 14. “That was the last we heard from him until Sunday’s message on the answering machine,” said his mother. “His wife has returned to North Dakota with their son where she will stay with her family for the time being. “Michael has had more training in the last seven years than most men who have been in 20 years. He has guarded missiles and similar equipment and was also trained for S.W.A.T. He was also chosen to take part in Washington State competition for the War Games,” Janice Newell explained. : “The most encouraging news we had was his message we received Sunday. At least we knew he was safe at that time.” “There's a seven hour difference in time between here and the Mid- East, so it was 10 a.m. in Saudi Arabia when Michael called,” Jan- ice Newell said. “We had gone to bed so I put on the answering machine. I didn't hear the phone | ring but he left a three-minute message telling me that he was doing all right. Sgt. Newell graduated from Dallas Senior High School in 1983 when he was 17 years of age. He spent a year working at Native Textiles until he decided he would enlist in the Air Force as a career serviceman. He did his basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas after enlisting October 19, 1984. .While in the Air Force he met the girl he married while he was in North Dakota. Sgt. Newell and his wife then moved to California where he was stationed at the Air Force Base in Beale, California. Later he was sent to Belgium for a tour of duty. When he and his wife returned to the United States, they expected to be stationed at California for four or five years so decided to have their first child, a boy Mi- chael, Jr. Now, like thousands of others, Sgt. Newell's family anx- iously waits for word on events on the other side of the world. Dallas High to be ready for opening day By CHARLOT M. DENMON Staff Writer Superintendent Gerald Wycal- lis told board members at the Dallas School District meeting August 14 that the high school construction project should be completed to the point where the first day of school will not be delayed. “The floors, doors and windows should be done this week,” Wycal- lis said, “And the library should be: carpeted by August 20. The chem- istry lab equipment is to be. in Septemer 3 and it takes three days to put the tables together.” Wyecallis said there had been some concern with the floor finish- ing and the contractor was re- doing the floors. “The physics labs should have the new tops put on the tables this week. If there are any changes board members will be notified,” Wycallis stated. “There will be a special meeting to make some personnel appointments.” Board member Ellen Nagy said she would like to pursue looking up specifications for the tennis court remodeling and have it put out on bid. Wycallis said he would have maintenance personnel look for past specifications and busi- ness manager Charlotte Williams would make up the bid requests. The board approved the appoint- ment of Carol Wink of Overbrook Road, Dallas, as building secre- tary at Westmoreland Elementary, to replace Millie Robinson, who transferred to a position at Dallas Elementary School due to the re- Lake homeowner has until September to hook up sewer A Harveys Lake homeowner has until September 30 to connect to the borough's sewer system or he will be have to pay fines in excess of $2,000. At a hearing before District Justice Earl Gregory on Monday, Durwood Miller, of the Alderson Section of the lake, pleaded guilty of violating the borough's ordinance by not connecting to the sewer system. Miller, who reportedly lived at the residence for 30 years, was told to make the connection by September 30 or he will be fined $15 a day and the fine will be pro- rated back to April. If Miller does not Connect. the borough will do the work for him and bill him for the cost. Sewer Manager Richard Boice said he was pleased with the out- come of the hearing. “It is quite obvious that he doesn’t have much choice but to connect,” said Boice. Boice also added that the bor- ough is continuing its efforts to make sure all residents who must be connected to the sewer system are connected. [Afi e Suits e Slacks CLOTHING & TAILORING George Tarasek, Haberdasher & Tailor Custom Made Sport Coats Tara’s ‘Own’ Ready Made Clothing & Accessories e Shirts Your Complete Custom Clothier Formally Tailoring By George See Us At Our New Location 325 North River Street Tuft Tex Complex Plains, PA 18702 — P823.3458 o Wir, N us tirement of Mrs. George. Mollie Phillips, RD 3, Franklin Township, was appointed to re- place Anne Morgan as payroll clerk. Mrs. Morgan will retire in Septem- ber. 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