a9 9 0 Vol. 110 No. 35 SERVING THE COMMUNITIES OF THE wh Dallas, Pennsylvania BY NNW CEA CEES EV NES eo S[e]e] Mb] - y " SHER OF RS) 50 Cents September 1 thru September 7, 1999 ~ Prison officials offer few specifics about escape, plans h) By KASIA McDONOUGH Post Staff JACKSON TWP. - Neighbors of the tate Correctional Institute at Dallas (SCID) and guards who work there are casting a wary eye at assurances the prison will improve security and commu- nications with the community. A meeting last Friday was convened at the request of State Rep. George Hasay, and was organized as an informative in- Kathryn Sullivan, left, and Rachel Symons, third graders at Lehman-Jackson Elementary School, walked in to school Tuesday morning for the first day of the 1999-2000 year. The Dallas and quiry into the events surrounding the recent escape of two inmates. “I think it was good that we had the chance to let them know about things that concern us,” said Pat Rusiloski, of the Citizen's Advisory Committee. “But I think a lot of the things they have been doing haven't been working and I'm not sure if any of that is going to change.” . Rusiloski, who has been active in priso ‘issues for nearly two decades, received those gathered. “The people out there are the greatest resource we have and I think it’s important that we sit down and work out a way to improve communication to benefit us all,” said Hasay. “Pat should be commended for her work and dedication over the years.” David Larkins, Superintendent, ech- oed Hasay’s sentiments and indicated a willingness to cooperate with Jackson Township residents in developing a new emergency response protocol. “Quite frankly, I don’t think we could have too much communication,” he said. “I think Pat and I need to get together and set up some kind of a phone tree where a prison official would call three or four people and they could start calling others in the event something like this should ever happen again.” Rusiloski’s plans to move away from her role as prison affairs activist are temporarily on hold. “I've only worked with this superintendent on one or two See PRISON, pg 8 accolades for her efforts from many of POST PHOTO/CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK Lake-Lehman school districts continue to start school the week prior to Labor Day, a schedule that began several years ago after a snowy winter made it difficult to complete the school year on time. ! Dallas senior balances chemistry, final year tun By KASIA McDONOUGH Post Staff DALLAS - Honors and awards in hand, Norah Krakosky is deter- mined to enjoy the present while contemplating choices that will shape her future. The Dallas senior is a member of the District Chorus and ranks at the top of her class’s academic standings. Most recently, she was named a recipient of Rensselaer Medal honoring students who have distinguished themselves in the subjects of math and science. The award, which includes a $40,000 four-year scholarship to the Rensselaer Polytechnic Insti- tute (RPI) in Troy, New York, came ‘as a surprise to Krakosky. “It was a complete shock,” she said. “I was at the awards banquet and when they announced I received ‘the Rensselaer Medal I was totally amazed. I didn't know I was even a candidate.” The scholarship is conditional upon enrollment at RPI, a deci- sion Krakosky is still pondering. “I've definitely taken it into con- sideration but I really want an urban campus,” she said. “Bos- ton University, Tufts University and New York University are my top three choices right now, but I'm still thinking about it.” Krakosky's passion for learn- ing, especially her interest in the sciences, is something she will take with her wherever she goes. “Last year I took AP Chemistry, with Mr. Fredericks, and it was one of the best experiences I have ever had.” John Fredericks was equally impressed with Norah's accom- plishments. “She is a great kid,” said the Chemistry teacher. “She is one of the top students I have taught in my career and she is not one of those kids that others refer to as an egghead. She is very well rounded and very well respected by her peers.” Not all of this success, or the admiration that is associated with her achievements, has come eas- ily to Krakosky. “I think thereisa —— temptation: to view Norah's ac- complishments as something she has attained because of a natural intelligence,” said Fredericks. “That is a part of it but she also works very hard and is willing to come in for extra help when she needs it.” As novices in the field of scien- tific inquiry, Norah and her AP Chemistry classmates frequently required assistance and guidance from their mentor. “It was really challenging but I think that’s what made it so much fun,” said Krakosky. The opportunity to explore chemistry beyond a textbook was See KRAKOSKY, pg 5 Colleges strive to offer more for students, community By KASIA McDONOUGH Post Staff BACK MOUNTAIN - As college students head back to class, area campuses focus on new efforts to enhance educational, professional and recreational life in the Back Mountain. Penn State University Wilkes- Barre (PSU-WB) and College Mise- ricordia offer their students and of-the-art facilities, specialized degree programs and stimulating cultural activities. “We have been a part of the community for 75 years, and we are one of the big- gest employers in the region,” said Gail Smallwood, Community Re- lations Director at College Miseri- cordia. “So we try to coordinate programs and events here on the campus to meet the needs of our neighbors; that has been a part of - Nurturing cooperative partner- ships between academic institu- . tions and their communities is crucial to the growth of both. “I think things have changed dra- matically in that regard,” said Jeff Senese, Dean of Academic Affairs at PSU-WB. “I mean look we are not down at University Park, sit- ting in an ivory tower. We live and work right here so it's important 14 Pages, 2 Sections Calendar.............. a4 Classified............. 12-13 Crossword...............; 14 Editonials....... iu... 4 4 ODbIUBIES...cvc.vruvsovees 12 SCHOOL ov. ch adiial 10-11 SPOHS...i. Naan 9 our role from the beginning.” the general public access to state- checked out a display. POST PHOTO/KASIA MCDONOUGH College Misericordia sports a new campus bookstore in the renovated student center, right photo. Student orientation volunteers Melissa Brislin, left, and Leighann Williams Below, Penn State Wilkes-Barre sophomore Jill Avery got an early start on her studies. See COLLEGES, pg 8 POST PHOTO/RON BARTIZEK CALL 675-5211 FOR HOME DELIVERY, NEWS OR ADVERTISING E-mail: dalpost@aol.com The Dallas Post MAILING LABEL- Please enclose this label with any address changes, and mail to The Dallas Post, P.O. Box 366, Dallas PA 18612-0366
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