8 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, May 14, 1997 a sh Istanbul (continued from page 1) Istanbul was at first, said she was very surprised by the sudden of- fer. “I thought she was kidding at first,” she said about her mother. “I was very happy for the opportu- nity to go.” Oncein Istanbul, Lindsey found it didn’t fit her mental image. She didn’t expect the fast paced bustle and western looks of the Middle Eastern city. “I thought it would be like in ‘Alladin’ (the movie).” “People looked really rich in Istanbul. Also, I thought you would have to be covered up, but the ladies looked like they just came from the Gap.” While in the big city with a population of approximately four million, she saw many sights, in- cluding the biggest emerald in the world, Moses’ walking stick, St. John’s hand and the Topkapi Pal- ace. The latter was home to sul- tans during the 600-year-long Ottoman Empire that came to an end during World War I. Lindsey also visited a few of the 1,400 mosques in Istanbul. “They . were very pretty, but I got tired of going in them,” Lindsey said frankly. After spending a week in Istanbul, the three travelers headed down the coast. First, they stopped in Izmir, a city on the western coast of Turkey that looks out to the Aegean Sea. Lindsey likened Izmir to New York with its cosmopolatin feel. As they traveled into the coun- tryside, Lindsey found the people there fit her original perceptions of life in Turkey. “People were a lot different in the country (than in the cities),” she said. The women dressed in amore traditional man- ner. Next they drove to a town called Kusadas and eventually down to Ephesus, an ancient city full of incredible Roman ruins. The ear- liest records available show the city was founded in 2000 B.C. by Amazons. Ephesus passed through the hands of the Athe- nians and the Spartans. By 190 B.C. the Romans had control of it. 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Memorial Hwy., Shavertown, PA 675-1191 Lindsey and her aunt Wendy hopped on this camel in Ephesus for a quick picture. story of the buildings they once supported, the amphitheater and the many shrines dedicated to gods and saints, including the Church of St. Mary and a wooden statue of Artemis, the goddess of hunting and the chase. This statue of Artemis was once one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. “It was phenomenal how they built them and they still stand,” she said. While in Ephesus, Lindsey dis- covered the unique enterprises that can come about from mixing the past and present. “We went into an underground water reser- voir where the sultan maids went to get water. There were old pil- lars holding it up. We saw a statue of Medusa’s head and there was a cafe down there. It was dripping wet,” she explained. She also picked up a skill while in Ephesus. “While were lost try- ing to find St. John’s Basilica, we came on to a rug place. They showed us how to make carpets, how it's dyed and what trees they're from,” Lindsey said. She and her aunt brought home a few Turkish rugs. The people were all friendly she said. During her 12-day stay in the country, Lindsey learned some Turkish. “People really liked it if you tried to speak their language,” she said. After taking in the ancient links to the past, they went to Datca, a city on the western coast facing the Sea of Crete. Lindsey snor- keled off the coast in the sea’s crystal clear waters. “I could see mountains under the water and hot colored schools of fish,” said Lindsey. It was a bit scary she said. “There were caves under the water and I was afraid an octopus would come up,” she said with a laugh. Luckily, there was no octo- pus visible that day. Lindsey explained that the Turkish food was good — at first. “Every restaurant has platters with eggplant, rice, shrimp and tomato sauce with lots of peppers. We tried them all and I got sick and tired of platters with the same things on them,” she said. “I learned a lot from the trip. I have a better idea of here, it's given me more respect for the United States,” Lyndsey said. “By the end of the trip I was ready to come home.” Her mother added, “We're happy she’s home and thrilled she got this experience.” Lehman Township tax reminder Lehman Township Tax Collector, Peggy Moyer, reminds all property owners and residents that face value on 1997 County/Municipal property and per capita tax bills will end on Saturday, May 31. All payments made prior to the close of the tax collector's office hours, and those which arrive postmarked on or before May 31 deadline will be accepted at face value. If a receipt is desired, please enclose as self-addressed stamped envelope. 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Rummel, M.D. 250 Pierce Street Suite 317 * General Surgery » Thoracic Surgery « Surgical Oncology « Head & Neck Surgery Vascular Surgery * Breast Surgery Kingston, PA 717-287-8222 Fax: 717-287-0676 e-mail: wvsurg.com web site: http:www.wysurg.com Backboards (continued from page 1) with the borough's tactics. As an assistant coach for Lehman 7th and 9th graders and a parent, Hage has a vested interest in the courts. “It has been detrimental for several reasons,” he said of the missing backboards. “From a coaching standpoint, one problem for the Back Mountain was there weren't enough places for kids to play basketball. Burndale is one of the only good facilities in the entire Back Mountain.” Hage said many players he was coaching on the courts were start- ing to show improvement before the borough's action. But, for Hage the courts go beyond merely improving one’s game. He believes the courts hold a vital place in the School board Bs i NUL 3 RA Bd “It's a darn shame. I'm sure undeserving people are paying the price.” Milt Lutsey Borough manager community that provide not only a place for kids to go, but a place where they can gain guidance and knowledge from the adults who play ball with them. “I know a lot of kids who are borderline kids and this is a good outlet for them. One of the worst things to do is give kids too much time on their hands to be bored,” explained Hage who believes au- thorities should work with kids instead of punish them. ¢ “If you deal with kids in a puni- tive standpoint, kids see authority. as against them,” Hage said. “When that happens they tend to get into trouble more.” Hage said some kids tried to contact the borough and were given the cold shoulder. He is surprised by the recent problems, but thinks it's nothing a “dead bolt and chain couldn't fix. It probably cost more in manpower to take the backboards down than it cost to fix the door,” he said: “This hurt a lot more kids than it helped. There is a lot of good going on there.” (continued from page 1) costs. The . total 88,619,425. “I feel like we are getting bombed with the figures the same time we are seeing them,” said Maureen Banks, board member. “We haven't sat down and talked about all our options. We haven't sat down with anything concrete.” Ernest Ashbridge, board presi- dent, echoed her statements. “When we don't know if the front of the school will be brick, stone or wood, we can’t decide on these figures. We should know more about what it will look like when it's finished,” he said to Sims. Sims reminded the board of the $7.3 million figure they agreed to when they approved the first came to phase. “Now we're looking at ap- proximately $150,000 more for the maximum costs. We're still looking at the same numbers, they've just been broken down more specifically,” he said. “The maximum cost gives you room to change and add money at the Act 34 hearing,” he said. The state will reimburse ap- proximately 25 to 30 percent of the cost, said Ashbridge. The board made a 5-2 vote to extend the district's Extension of Transportation contract with Emanuel Bus Lines Inc. for three more years. The company has two years left on the contract and asked for a 5 percent increase to cover some expenses. Due to the extension the company will be able to upgrade its buses, said Dr. Gil Griffiths, superintendent. The district paid $600,000 last year for the normal bus runs, said Williams. Thomas Landon, Ashbridge, Reese Finn, John George and Jo- seph Kunec voted for the resolu- tion, while Banks and John Litz’ ~. voted against it. “I feel we should have had the y py runs down before hand,” said Banks. Litz agreed. “We need a little more than nine words in our packets.” Finally, the board again ap- pointed Atty. Benjamin R. Jones III as its solicitor for the district for the 1997-1998 fiscal year. Library (continued from page 1) library. Last November, the li- brary was advised that its appli- cation was approved for $200,000, providing a challenging opportu- nity to fulfill the urgent needs of the children of the community. The subscribed funds raised by the community will be used to equip and furnish the wing upon completion, to purchase new ma- terials and fill the shelves, and to fund an endowment to cover new planned activities and the in- creased costs of operating the new wing. Groundbreaking for the new wing will occur on Sunday, July 13, following the conclusion of the annual auction and construc- tion is scheduled to begin the next day. The new wing will feature additional shelf space within the children’s reach, study carrels and computer stations, expanded table area seating, and a performance area for storytelling and multime- dia presentations. For more information concern- ing the campaign or to make a pledge, contact Debby Kirkwood either by phone at 675-1182 or by mail at P.O. 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