The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, July 21,1999 3 Triathlon seeks host homes Tour highlights * features of new school By KASIA McDONOUGH Post Staff DALLAS - A few construction snags remain but’ this fall 465 students will have a new home as the Gerald Wycallis Elementary School is near completion. The ultra-modern facility fea- tures spacious corridors and lobby areas at each entrance which are decorated with cheerful images printed in the cement walls. “These pictures were created from art work the students contributed,” explained Frank Natitus, a school board member who toured the building July 18 to check on its progress. “They are really a nice touch.” : Primary colors can be found throughout the school in a color scheme that was selected because ofits appeal to young children. An abundance of windows and high vaulted ceilings add to the bright atmosphere and allow natural light to permeate the school’s in- terior. The spacious classrooms are carpeted and contain several unique features designed to meet the needs of students. Rooms for . special instruction including the gifted program and a special re- source center for academically challenged children will enable educators to work closely with small groups. Students in kindergarten, first and second grades will have ac- cess to “co-joined” restrooms, meaning a single restroom placed between two adjacent classrooms. The practicality of the additional e Superintendent of Schools facilities was questioned by Karen Kyle, school board member, who is concerned the extra restrooms, which are large enough to allow handicapped access, take up space which could be used more productively. “The teachers I have talked to would prefer to have more closet space,” she said. “I mean, are the teachers supposed to send one student at a time to the restroom?” An architect for Quad Three Group who worked on.the project explained that the restrooms are popular additions at many el- ementary facilities. “Co-joined restrooms are a part of a trend in schools today and whether or not your teachers wanted them, they were included in the design,” said Dominick Sovers. “I guess the thinking is that little kids will have to use them more frequently and this will make bathroom breaks easier.” : Older students will appreciate free-standing desks and separate chairs which the administration feels will be more convenient than old fashioned molded units. “The height of each desk can be easily adjusted according to the Designs taken from children's drawings are found in the lobby areas of the new Wycallis Elementary School. Cease family reunion July 31 . The Cease family reunion will be held Saturday, July 31 at the Susquehanna Riverlands, Rt. 11, Berwick. A picnic basket lunch will begin at noon followed by a 1 p.m. meeting. Games and activities will continue throughout the afternoon. Lehman Twp. tax notice Lake-Lehman School District real estate and per capita taxes for 1999 were mailed July 12. All bills have been mailed to the property owner and/or resident at their last known address. All residents 18 years of age and older are liable for the school district per capita tax. Anyone not receiving a tax bill, recently moved, or who has recently sold property should notify ‘the Lehman Twp. tax collector, Peggy Moyer. Responsibility to receive the tax bill rests with the property owner or resident. ‘Property owners having an escrow account should promptly forward only the real estate tax bill to the bank or mortgage company for payment. Payments must be received or postmarked on or before Sept. 9 to receive the 2 percent rebate. Face value will be from Sept. 10-Nov. 8, and penalty value from Nov. 9-Dec. 8, 1999. Anyone mailing in their tax payment should enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Office hours are noted at the top of each tax bill. Cig Dallas Lions club elects new officers The Dallas Lions Club has elected new officers for the 1999-2000 year and held an installation dinner at the Castle Inn in Dallas. Elected as president was Dr. Jay Tanner. Vice-presidents are David Fitch, Joseph Canfield, and Jack Williams. Pat Burke was elected Treasurer; Thomas Bagley, Secretary; Frank Michael, Tail Twister, and Carlton Chase, Lion Tamer. Pictured above on the left is newly-elected President Tanner accepting the gavel from immediate past-president, Dr. David Spring. POST PHOTOS/KASIA McDONOUGH A cheerful "Welcome" sign decorates the main entrance to the new Wycallis Elementary School student's size,” said Dr. Gilbert Griffiths, Superintendent of Schools. “We also do a lot of coop- erative learning in the district so the ability to group the desks for these activities is a plus.” Movable chalk boards and tack - boards have been installed in each classroom to allow teachers addi- tional flexibility. Tack boards also line corridor walls in order to pro- vide display space for work com- pleted by the students. “That is a great idea,” said Maureen Banks. “The halls of Dallas Elementary always looks so nice with the kids’ projects on display.” The walls of the library wing are built from timber resembling Lincoln logs. One of the school’s vaulted ceilings covers a cozy room which will be used for story tell- ing. : Another feature of the school’s modern design allows students, parents and teachers increased access to the principal and guid- ance counselors. The offices, which are centrally located, con- tain a wooden bench in the recep- tion area and log desks. A private conference area is available for parent-teacher meetings. - In an effort to increase secu- rity, employees will monitor visi- tors from the school office as ac- cess will be limited to those who / .have been buzzed into the build- ing. This system will be used at all entrances including the doors which lead to the district's admin- istration wing. The school board members who joined the tour were relieved to see the building is very close to being ready. The contractor is awaiting shipment of cedar siding panels to replace several which - were damaged upon receipt and tile for the locker rooms, but most of the essential work has been finished. “I was afraid it was going tobeless complete,” said Maureen Banks. The district plans to invite stu- dents and their parents to visit Wyecallis at the end of August. “The teachers will begin working to set up their classrooms on Au- gust 9 and then we will bring the students in to meet with them and tour the school,” said Dr. Griffiths. “A dedication ceremony is planned for August 29.” The consensus among those involved with this project is that students, teachers and parents will be pleased with the new facili- ties. “This is a great school to be a kid in,” said Dan Lipsett, a man- ager with Quandel, the project construction management firm. “The students are really going to like it.” Color Guard will practice July 26 The first practice for the Dallas Color Guard will be held on July 26 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the high school. Anyone interested in joining should attend. If there are any questions or you cannot make the practice, call Heather at 451-1781. 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The triathlon was notified by the Canadian National Team that be- tween 10 and 15 members would be participating, and there is also . the possibility ofa 5-member con-"- tingent from Lithuania joining the +. race. / : Anyone interested in partici-. . pating in the Wilkes-Barre . Triathlon Home Stay program is: asked to call Michael Last at 288 _« 6801. “, Drought emergency declared i Gov. Tom Ridge has declared a drought emergency in 55 Pennsylvania counties, includ- - ing all of the northeastern part of the state. Ridge took the action Tuesday, July 20. In declaring the emergency, Ridge said that water levels in mid-July are what usually can be expected in September or October, and that ground water levels are unlikely to recharge until leaves have fallen in the fall. The Governor's proclamation allows local communities to implement mandatory water- conservation measures. Water companies may also institute rationing plans. Mandatory restrictions may include no serving of water in restaurants *. unless requested by customers; closing water fountains, artifi- cial waterfalls and pools, and residential and business rationing. ; Mandatory restrictions put in place by the drought emergency are aimed at non-essential water use, such as watering lawns, topping off swimming pools and washing cars except with a bucket. PG Energy warns against trespassing, swimming The recent heat waves already have resulted in trespassing at reservoirs owned by PG Energy in Luzerne and Lackawanna coun- ties and the lure of cool water will increase as summer progresses and more high temperatures ar- rive. The utility company has issued a public warning to those who would trespass on PG Energy land and reservoirs. Bill Phillips, PG Energy's As- sistant Director of Support Ser- vices, said PG Energy’s Security Department has increased its res- ervoir patrols for the summer. 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