1a Dallas elementary children DARE'd to say no to drugs By CHARLOT M. DENMON Staff Writer Children at the Dallas Elemen- tary and Westmoreland Elemen- tary schools are being DARE'd by alocal policeman not to use drugs. DARE is a Drug Abuse Resis- tance Education program taught to all fifth grade students in the Dallas School District. During the first semester three fifth grade classes at Dallas and two fifth grade classes at Westmoreland will be taught one hour a week for 17 weeks. During the second semester, two fifth grade classes at Dallas and two at Westmore- land will be taught. Conducting the program at both schools is Officer Robert Boyer of Kingston Borough. Boyer not only teaches the children in the class- room but also eats lunch with 4hem, alternating between both hools. His goal is to build up a good relationship between the students and the police and he encourages them to approach him with questions or problems about drugs. Currently, the Kingston Bor- ough police department is con- ducting the program in five dis- tricts in Luzerne County includ- ing Dallas. The program originated in Los Angeles, and it had such an impact on drugs and related prob- lems that it is now being tried in this area. : “Officer Boyer is an integral part of the program,” said Dallas Ele- mentary Principal Ruth Tetsch- ner last week. “We had one parent who is an attorney who wrote to the Kingston Police Department commending them on what they were doing in the schools. In the future, we hope our local police become involved with our schools,” Ms. Tetschner said. Officer Boyer trained for two weeks, 10 hours each day in Vir- ginia in order to qualify for con- ducting the program. “His goal is to develop a child's self-esteem,” Tetschner explained. “He teaches them to say ‘NO’ to drug and alcohol offers without hesitation. The program, which was developed in 1983 and in the schools by 1985, was found to be successful. “A follow up found that it devel- oped respect for parents and other adults, reduced vandalism, and that drug abuse was down by a marginal amount,” Tetschner concluded. Tetschner said the district is pleased with the program and hoping to see it expanded. t DARED TO SAY NO - Police officer Robert Boyer conducts the DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program at Dallas Elementary School. The program is also being taught at Westmoreland and will continue through the spring. (Post Photo/Charlot M. Denmon) Rep. Dietterick says he will appeal convictions State Representative Scott Di- etterick has not announced his plans following conviction last week of 19 counts of fraud and forgery. He was charged in connection with the investigation into insurance goer for the Nielsen Bus ‘¥-ompany for three school districts from 1984-1987. The nine-day trial concluded October 5 after the jury of eight women and four men found Di- etterick guilty of one count of for- gery,13 counts of tampering with public records or information, and five counts of unsworn falsifica- tion toauthorities after 8 1/2 hours of deliberations. Since the verdict, Dietterick has released only one statement, say- ing that he was “...shocked by the totally unexpected verdict of the jury.” He added that he will seek an appeal of the jury's decision, which he called, “...a terrible mis- Wparriage of justice.” © The District Attorney's office praised the verdict. Assistant DA Michael Melnick, who was the prosecuting attorney, said that the jury’s decision showed that, “No- 4 body is above the law.” i No sentencing date has been set for Dietterick, who faces a re-elec- tion challenger from Democrat Silks « Dried + Pottery (IOSULY askets Baskets for every use, from 50¢ to $50.00 Memorial Highway Between Dallas & Harveys Lake Are your Automobile and [OT CITES Premiums too high? . 07:11 K Slocum Insurance Agency, Inc. 575 Memorial Hwy. Dallas, PA 18612 675-1167 An Independent wa Insurance Co. + Computerized * Prescription Service - « Russell Stover _ Candies « Greeting Cards + PA Lottery Ticket + Newspapers +» Magazines Memorial Highway, Shavertown 675-1191 Phyllis Mundy next month. In a statement after the trial Dietterick said he “...will continue to serve the constituents of (the 120th congressional) District and will comment on my re-election plans in the future.” During the trial, the prosecu- tion called 13 witnesses to the stand, including an FBI handwrit- ing expert who testified that Di- etterick had signed the name of an insurance agent on a certificate for the Nielsen Bus Line. The defense called 20 character witnesses to the stand. Much of the defense centered on three wit- nesses, including Dietterick him- self. Throughout the trial, and em- phatically while on the stand, Dietterick maintained his inno- cence. He testified that if he had signed the name it was not forgery, “...it was simply administrative in nature and done to expedite the transaction that had taken place.” Although nosentencing date has been set, presiding Judge Donald O’ Malley allowed Dietterick’s law- yers 10 days lo file post trial mo- tions. Prison (continued from page 1) away a judge's alternatives. Ryan agreed saying that about 90 per- cent of the inmates are in because of drug-related violations. Senator Lemmond explained that the Presi- dent is now discussing giving the judges the right to conduct plea bargaining. Rusiloski continued to express her concern over the crowding especially in the area of the cafete- ria and laundry. “We don't want any trouble,” she said. “That's why we are here.” The superintendent commended the governor on his appointment of the new State Superintendent Joseph Lehman, who came to Pennsylvania from the State of Washington. “He came into a floundering system and is setting it straight,” Ryan said. “He has restructured the department and has a deputy commissioner, an eastern deputy commissioner and a western dep- uty commissioner. They have added inmates all over the state until new facilities are built. They now have about 1,900 inmates at Camp Hill,” Ryan told the commit- tee. In answer to Rep. Stanley Jaro- lin's question about overtime, Ryan said there was $1,600,000 in over- time last year due to many of the officers going to Camp Hill. nN October 11, New Hours: Open Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 10-9 > Wed. & Sat. 10-5 Warehouse Ski Sale Fantastic Savings on Clothing & Equipment Open Thurs. & Fri. 10-9; Sat. 10-5; Sun. 12-5 12,13 & 14 Jr. Ski Packages Starting at $1 25 Ask About Our Junior Trade-in Program Ski Tune Ups $12.00 Binding Check $7.00 Phone: 824-0541 (Exit 45 off Rt. 81)... Rt. 309 and Blackman St., Wilkes-Barre Lights (continued from page 1) section perhaps the township should look into picking up the costs. “That is a busy intersection and the lights have helped a lot since they've been there,” said Sutton. The supervisors agreed that the lights are necessary at the inter- section but were concerned that by agreeing to take care of the costs for the lights they would be setting a precedent for the rest of the township. “Residents of Lake Silkworth and other areas wanted lights and they have to pay extra for them,” said Supervisor Douglas Ide. “I don't want to start something here and have it come back at us.” Supervisor Paul Goodwin said that the intersection was “unique” for the township. “There are a lot of school buses and students who use that intersection and we need the lights,” he said. Ide and Sutton agreed that the intersection was a major one for the school and also agreed the light was important. “I don't think we will be setting a precedent by agreeing to this,” said Sutton after the discussion. 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Family heirlooms are born here. . . f\ FURNITURE GALLERIES . ae 253-257 South Main Street, Wilkes-Barre Sel Lia Wilkes-Barre down Pub move ahead By CHARLOT M. DENMON Staff Writer Dallas Borough Manager Milton Lutsey said last week that the owners of the Hearthstone Pub did not file an appeal within 30 days of a court's ruling that the Pub may be razed at the owner's expense. Lutsey also said that it is reported that the owner, alleged tobe James B. Post, hasbeen looking into prices to have the building torn down. In other borough business dur- ing the past week, the borough's charges against former borough manager Gary Allabaugh for the misappropriation of funds were dismissed last week by District Magistrate Earl Gregory due to the fact that restitution of funds was made. ; Borough to take roads in Deer Meadow In a special meeting held Thurs- day night, the Dallas Borough Council accepted roads in the Deer Meadows development area. The special meeting was held by the council in order to meet a deadline to notify the state so the borough would receive increased allocations from the Motor Tax Fund. Lhd Under the Fuel Tax Fund, the borough receives $1,200 per mile and $7 per person. With the bor- ough takeover maintenance of roads for a total of 2,934 feet, it could receive an increase of $720 from the tax fund. The tax fund is calculated by the total mileage of roads maintained by a municipal- ity and the number of residents in that municipality. The funds are used to maintain roads, repaving of roads, road vehicles mainte- nance and salary of road crew. Roads taken over by the bor- ough can have nothing done to them without the borough's per- mission. The roads approved for takeover by the borough council pending the county's planning commission include the intersection of Machell Avenue and Deer Meadow Drive, 67 feet; north down Deer Meadow Drive 757 feet; intersection of Deer Meadow Drive and Fawn Drive to beginning of Powderhorn Drive, 1080 feet; and intersection of Deer Meadow Drive and Doe Drive east down Doe Drive 1,030 feet. Phones: Scranton 823-0138 693-2357 k The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, October 10, 1990 3 Plans to tear
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