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NaN Na S = oS We - cv ola <> ~~ — OF Replacement (Continued from page 1) Lo ‘d’skeleton stat. whiBy keeping school open, we “were able to meet the state's re- “quirements for legal school days," “Hills explained. “Striking teachers ““cdn only receive back pay for days “when school is closed. Legal days “don't count. This gave us some #1 Forage in the bargaining proc- Ess.” ‘Hills also said that closing school «due toa strike could be interpreted 2ids a lockout, which would have enhanced the teachers’ position. 2'IFinding enough replacement siteachers on short notice was a i‘ehallenge, Hills said. Replacement «teachers traveled up to 40 miles to owork. “The teachers’ association had evidently called all of the Tsubstitutes who lived closer and “told them not to report for work," ‘he said. ti “The first day of the strike, middle 4school and high school students Pere sent home, while five or six ‘replacement teachers kept the elementary schools open for a full \7' “The older students could pretty “much take care of themselves at “home alone, but we were concerned “for the safety of the younger ones,” " Hills said. ult ...+,/As schools were staffed by re- ro LAE ie \ ot placement teachers, they reopened. But some high school classes could not be run because teachers were not available for them. Upper Dauphin Education As- sociation president Barbara Lenker said that the strike affected 108 teachers. “We were negotiating the entire time," she said. “We worked without a contract in good faith until we felt that negotiations were going nowhere.” There had been only five nego- tiation sessions between January and September, 1991, Mrs. Lenker added. The teachers’ association announced daily that the negotiat- ing team was available for meet- ings 24 hours a day. Five days after all Upper Dau- phin schools reopened with re- placement teachers, a basic con- tract was hammered out and teach- ers returned to work. “But the entire school year has been dis- rupted,” Mrs. Lenker said. “The four different levels are operating under four different school calen- dars. And the contract has not been signed, as of February 10; we're still working out contract language.” She added that once a basic contracthas been accepted by both sides, further strikes are prohib- ited under Pennsylvania law. Upper Dauphin's teachers had originally asked for a one-year contract with a $5,200 raise. They agreed to a three-year contract with a $2,900 raise the first year, $3,000 the second year and $2,800 the third year, Dr. Hills said. “Upper Dauphin'’s teachers are among the lowest paid in the state,” Hills said. “Our average salary is $32,000.” Franklin said that Tri-Valley’s teachers agreed to return to work as a sign of good faith. Negotia- tions went into fact-finding; both sides accepted the fact-finder's report. A new contract was ac- cepted a week after the report was released. Teachers in Tri-Valley received a $2,400raise the first year, $2,900 the second and $2,800 the third. Franklin began working as superintendent at Tri-Valley in July, right in the middle of nego- tiations. The president of Tri-Valley Education Association was un- available for comment. During a strike, each side tends to blame the other for causing it. But strikes are not all one-sided, Mrs. Lenker said. “We will accept part of the blame, but not all of it.” [Library news 5615 Library circulates 87,218 books in 1991 By NANCY KOZEMCHAK ‘The Back Mountain Memorial Library held its annual meeting for the year of 1991 in the refernce (oom. T he statistic for the year iifieluded a total book inventory of 187,775, with 1,196 books added in -%¥991 and 1,218 withdrawn. Total uipirculation for the year was 87,218; 149,204 adult and 38,014 juvenile 2 titles. There were 4,604 reference .Lquestions answered and interli- 'brary loan transactions totaled ,- 381. Book Club books circulated '13;341, new borrowers joining the vdibrary were 1,431 and re-regis- i1traions totaled 3,156. Total active ‘borrowers atyear end were 12,286. I’ Volunteers donated 2,946 hours rrofitheir time to the library. The library has an on-going siprogram of offering wheel chairs, rutches, walkers, canes, and other necessary equipment for the inva- olid; for public use. These items -.may be borrowed from the library. The equipment is maintained by the Dallas Rotary Club. ".: 'INew books at the library: “Kiss” “a ¢ by Ed McBain is a novel of the 87th Precinct. The protagonist of this new story is the whole squad room of the 87th Precinct, the suspense is gripping, the complex, inter- woven tale of cops, suspects, and victims provides “the kind of all- around entertainment that movies used to provide, but seldom do anymore”. The action in Kiss be- gins with the problem of Martin Bowles, a successful businessman whose wife, Emma, suddenly dis- covers that her life is in danger— and is relieved when her husband hires Denker, an out-of-town body- guard, to protect her. The story is razor-sharp suspense and excite- ment. “Outrageous!” by Charles Bar- kley and Roy S. Johnson is the story of the fine life and flagrant good times of basketball's irresist- ible force. It is Barkley's own look at the experiences and exploits that have kept him at the center of so much controversy. In his char- acteristics no-holds barred fash- ion, Barkley gives his own views on fines; rebounding; life on the road and on being a role model. He is, afterall, the gregarious forward for the Philadelphia 76ers; and at the age of 28, has reached a level of athletic excellence that no one believed he was capable of achiev- ing; and no one in sports has more fun than “Sir Charles”. A new Book Club book is “Ele- phant Song” by Wilbur Smith; a novel that combines breathtaking realism with thrilling suspense, it is a journey deep into the heart of a wild, magnificent continent populated by species that are threatened with extinction by the destructive hand of man. Anthro- pologist Kelly Kinnear is forced into a violent confrontation with the shareholders of the most pow- erful conglomerate in the city of London, warning them of the de- struction of an African country and of a people, The Bambuti, she has come to love. It is a story of a tough determined man and a dedi- cated woman who fight against greed, evil and corruption. "HL committee holds summer slogan contest “A special committee formed “under the auspices of the Harveys Lake Protective Association has been meeting to develop an agenda ‘of. summer long activities for the Jake. , The committee envisions a iosummer long series of events per- haps culminating with a Mardi- i.»Gras type event and/or the Labor ~;Day fireworks display which has r,~been sponsored by the Protective ..» ‘Association in recent years. ~~ While no specific events have «~been adopted at this early date, , the committee has had sugges- . tions such as: a water skiing exhi- :. ition, antique or classic car show, Fre 1 the sponsorship of benefit dance(s), kite flying on the lake, boat re- gatta, magic shows, puppet shows, face painting, hot air balloon rides, and parasailing along with the sponsorship of other existing events by affiliation with other groups in order to derive mutual benefit through combined public- ity efforts. The committee has spent a considerable amount of time de- bating the possible names for its program and it has been decided that public involvement in the name development process would be the best approach; therefore this news release has been pre- pared with the hope that the local news media will assist in making the following described contest a great success: Possible names should be sent to: Association Contest, c/o Sun- set Marine, RR-1, Box 501, Har- veys Lake, Pa. 18618-9788. Grand prize is a dinner for two with a choice of the menu at Damien's Lakeside Restaurant. Some ideas for names discussed include, “Endless Summer at Harveys Lake"; “H.L. all Summer Long"; “H.L. The Place to Be"; “Hot Summer at H.L." The contest ends February 29. “Euzerne County Fair buildings are available for rent STE I [GEE _.../The Luzerne County Fair has .,buildings available for rent. +... The Red Ambrose Building can be rented for $400 a day. The smalier arts and crafts and horti- culture buildings can be rented for Tour re exhibition area can be rented for $200 a day. Non-member clubs can alsorent the horse show area complete with lighting for $350 a day, or $150 for grounds include a sportsman’s show May 16, 17, and 18. and a radio hamfest show July 5. The next meeting of the Fair Board will be February 19, at 8 p.m. VIR during the day without lights. srr ERR ane ‘at Damien's Restaurant, By GRACE R. DOVE Post Staff Anne Holmes of Shavertown plans to spend 47 days behind bars (that's handlebars) to benefit “Habitat for Humanity.” From May 9 through June 25, she will see the United States from the seat of her 21-speed bike as a participant in “Pedal for Power,” a 3,200 mile bicycle ride from Los Angeles to Boston that will raise funds for “Habitat.” “This ride is the fulfillment of a dream for me,” she explained. “I have always wanted to bike across the country, but couldn't motivate myself unless my efforts would also make a difference to others.” She feels that riding with “Pedal for Power” will help her achieve both goals. The ten-year bicycling veteran became involved with “Habitat for Humanity” seven years ago when her brother gave a donation in her honor to the organization. She is presently a site volunteer for Wyoming Valley's chapter, which “recently built a home in Lake Township and is now constructing a second in Plymouth. “As | learned more about Habi- tat, I realized that the lack of af- fordable housing in America is a § growing crisis,” Anne said. “I be- gan to feel very frustrated by our nation's inability to provide this basic need to all its citizens.” Anne must raise $5,000 in pledges and funding so that her long, difficult hours of training and pedaling will not be in vain. So far the response has been slow. Although she will pay for her airfare and part of the food and fundraising expenses herself, other general trip expenses will be cov- ered by $1,000 of her pledges. The balance of the funds will be evenly split between Wyoming Valley Habitat for Humanity and the trip sponsors, the Bicyclists’ Educa- tional and Legal Foundation of the League of American Wheelmen. Since each area home built by Habitat costs about $20,000, Anne's effort to raise funding through her favorite sport is greatly appreciated, according to Rev. Ken Carter, spokesman for Wyoming Valley's chapter of Habitat. Rev. Carter said that the homes are built with 100% donated labor; all materials are either donated or obtained at cost. Under the Habi- tat program, the family who will live in the home must invest 500 hours of labor (“sweat equity”) asa down payment. When the home is completed, opane ¥ makes of U4 340 bi uel. 16 Ounce Pr 3 and % wnjor bri : Fits all \ Ee: heaters. otoves, In Y 8B. | 250W Heat Lamp. Use as a brooder lamp or a heat Lamp. 530 287 207250012) Lampholder/Guard 5.44 S03 806 (112) srches, camp 74 5102 TRL El # BIKING F the family purchases the home at cost from Habitat and volunteers labor on the next home under construction. Their monthly pay- ments to Habitat are used to pur- chase materials for upcoming construction projects. How you can help Anne Holmes needs both cor- porate and individual sponsors for her ride to benefit Habitat for Humanity. To donate or to pledge an amount per mile, contact her at 675-7285. To donate labor to Habitat for Humanity, contact Rev. Ken Carter at Central United Meth- odist Church, Wilkes-Barre, at 822-7246. “Volunteers from the commu- nity and various trade unions, including Pipefitters/Painters Local 524, IBEW (electrical work- Ask us, 99 Gallon Windshield Washer. 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