0 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, March 27, 1996 3 4) ! pe Eocal teen takes action aginst racism, hatred ey MICHAEL TWICHELL Post Correspondent “’HARVEYS LAKE - Samantha Schrader, 18, of Harveys Lake and a'senior at Lake-Lehman High School, has a bone to pick. “I am just sick and tired of blatent racism and hate every- where in this area. Nobody is deiriganything about it,” she said. “+'.So she decided to do some- Hing on her own. "47s About four years ago, Samantha, with the help of like- minded friends, began forming a group which promotes tolerance and diversity, Youth for Equality. “I felt that there needed to be more activities for young people inter- ested! in doing something about intolerance, racism, hate, homophobia, sexism, and other forms of oppression,” she said. » Youth for Equality is sup- ported by the Peace Center, a Wilkes-Barre based organization dedicated to finding solutions to problems related to race, religion - and sexual orientation. Samantha says that her friends and even herselfhave been targets for various tormentors. “I have a few homosexual friends, and I'm also real close with some girlfriends, so some ignorant pgople decided I was a lesbian, among other things,” she said. One issue which Samantha takes particular offense atis youth oppression. “Older people look at someone who dresses ‘punk’ style or stands out otherwise, and im- mediately assume that they have nothing worthwhile to offer or are dangerous or something,” she said. According to Samantha, the chief concerns of the group are, “to raise awareness about these problems, provide support for vic- tims of hate or oppression, and to gain recognition that these are serious issues in this area.” One major obstacle has been that not many people will admit to their prejudices. “A lot of people still deny that they have racist or hate-minded views," she said. After a slight down period, due primarily to, according to Samantha, “Lack of interest had SAMANTHA SCHRADER only the same people showing up all the time,” the group is trying to organize weekly or bi-weekly meet- ings, with the next one planned for April 1. Other activities under con- sideration are concerts, street the- ater, poetry readings, discussion. forums, public speakers, and a possible bus trip to the Holocaust Museum in Washington D.C. The group is also planning to print more issues of its magazine, Mosaic, which features short sto- ries, original art, poetry and infor- mational articles. As for Samantha, her future includes continuing her educa- tion at Lasalle University, where she has been accepted as a cre- ative writing major, and contin- ued involvement with Youth for Equality. “As a future leader, I want to address these issues now, in preparation. I hope there are other young people in the area wanting the same, and I want to let them know there is something they can do.” For more information on Youth for Equality or group meet- ings, contact The Peace Center at 823-9977, or Samantha Schrader Neighbors gripe about Wendy's By ANN POEPPERLING Post Correspondent DALLAS BOROUGH - The new Wendy's Restaurant drew two complaints at the March 19 meet- ing of the borough council. Rita Ancas, 45 Mill St., voiced problems she says she is having with the facility, which borders her property. Ancas claimed that Wendy's is “using Mill St. as an exit,” which is not permitted. She said the restaurant has installed only temporary barriers between the street and its parking lot, which are moved to allow cars to exit. Ancas also said she is losing part of her fence and land due to erosion from an area where Wendy's ended its landscaping. And, she complained that Wendy's lights are “shining on our house and windows and keeping us up at night,” adding that she has just secured new tenants in the 47 Mill St. side of their duplex, and feels “they're going to have prob- lems, too.” Another Mill St. resident, Joe Stec, agreed that Wendy's uses the street as an exit and said he is concerned about the safety of chil- dren who play in the area. Borough solicitor Ted Krohn offered to speak with the Ancas after the meeting, to learn more about their complaints. Wendy's manager Steve Kepic, contacted March 25, denied that Mill St. is used as an exit. “Cars exiting is a fabrication,” he said, suggesting Ancas and Stec might have seen a snow plow, or an employee moving a car across Mill St. to a secondary parking area. Kepic said he is looking into putting shields on the lights to divert their glare. “I'm trying to work with them,” he said, but pointed out that nothing in the having the lights on. The council passed a motion to enter into a maintenance agree- ment for a new traffic light at the intersection of Orloski's and the Dallas Shopping Center on Route 309. “The traffic light is being paid for by Orloski's and Humford Eq- uities (owner of the shopping cen- ter) at no cost to the borough or any other municipal agency,” said council member William Pfeiffer. He said the cost to the borough will be about $600 per year for electricity and about $1,200 per year for other maintenance such as light bulbs. “Because the developers are paying for the light, we will pick up the maintenance agreement,” explained council president Patricia Pfeiffer. During the public comment session, Jake Konigus said that West Center Hill Rd. is being “torn up” from large trucks hauling gravel to a construction area at the end of the road. According to the zoning report, a construction permit was issued to Melanie Maslow Lumia, 475 W. Center Hill Rd., to construct a pool and pool house for a cost of $150,000. Borough manager Milton Lutsey verified that he has, re- ceived other complaints regard- ing heavy trucks on the road, but said there isn't a weight limit posted. But Lutsey said he has discussed the problem with Krohn, and said, “We're going to send a letter to these people- and 5 see what can be done.” 2 In other business, the couneil awarded a contract to Danella Environmental Technologies! for spring cleanup. The bid is broken down into the following: Trash removal at $9.69 per yard; white goods at $110 per 30 cu. yd. con- tainer; and tires at $200 per con- tainer plus $100 per ton disposal fee. Other bids were received from Waste Management Inc., and Waste Reduction and Recyclitig Enterprises. ; The borough spent $14,000 for spring cleanup last year, and $16,000 in 1994. Seki The council accepted a pay- ment of $8,530.32 from Tele-Me- dia for the 1995 cable television franchise fee. And Lutsey reported that reports have been sent tothe proper authorities regarding the January storms. “We're ready for them to come and inspect the damage,” he said. 3) State park features guest speakers Frances Slocum State Park is beginning a new season of environ- mental education and historical interpretation. Frances Slocum State Park offers numerous personalized programs Trouble — right here in River City! Cast. members of Lake-Lehman High School's production of The Music Man rehearsing a dance. scene are, front row: Phillip = + Pineno and Joanna Oliver; second row: Corella Tamagnini, Erica -Hodick, Virginia Heacock and Shasta Souder; third row: Preston "Hoyt; Chavon Croman, Amanda Weber, Kim Gaylord, Stephanie "'Pineno and Sarah Roberts. Directed by drama teacher Jean Lipski and music teacher John Pineno, the play will be presented “March 28-31 at 7:30 p.m., with a Sunday matinee at 3 p.m. Tickets are $4 for adults and $3 for children and are available at the. door or from any cast member. *. ¢ q/ i 4 4 Hh kK K Women's Network to host Women's Conference June I women of Luzerne County who haved opened doors for other women through their ideas and accomplishments. All nominations for the Path- finder Award must include the name and address of the nomi- nee, as well as information on her background, including details which would qualify her for selec- tion as a Pathfinder Award Re- cipient. Nominations should be sent to the Wyoming Valley Women's Net- work, Box 2686, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703. The all volunteer planning com- mittee welcomes new volunteers. Meetings are held the first Mon- day of each month, 5:30 p.m. at the B'Nai B'rith Temple of Wilkes- Barre, 408 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston. > *. 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The cost of this conference will k be $30, $25 for seniors 65 or over. », Nominations for. the Annual Pathfinder Award for outstanding ; women of Luzerne County are : * being accepted now until April 16. . * The Pathfirder Award recognizes » vi ~ ou Nace BEN BY J & J Deli "Catering for any Occasion” 659 Memorial Hwy., Dallas, PA « 675-6139 D For Your Easter Holiday { J&J Deli has Stopay Chocolates, a v ie Sab Ta tals ale ofa’ & Tq Vals wie Te’ Cavanaughs Easter Eggs, Nut Roll, Poppyseed, Prune and Cheese Rolls, Our own homemade Cheesecakes and Delicious Boneless Hams from "The Country Store." Homemade Salads are our Specialty. Please allow additional time for Special Orders - Rogowicz was one of five women ‘ recently appointed to the Luzerne . County Commission for Women. ~ Pittston resident, Attorney Nancy © al ere at 639-1167 zoning code that keeps him from Rogowicz named to Luzerne Cty. 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