8 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, June 14, 2000 Grad 2000 (continued from page 1) Dudascik. “I wanted to spend a little more time with my classmates before I move on with my life. And wanted to stay out of trouble,” said Mike Bayer. Almost all students and chap- erones stayed up all night, and the video lounge was closed be- cause no one was using it. The chaperones were scheduled for shifts lasting three or four hours. “We'll pay for it tomorrow,” said Ned Bessmer, a chaperone. Dr. Gil Griffiths, Superinten- dent of Schools, and Frank Galicki, high school principal were on hand for the entire night. Dr. Griffiths served ice cream to the students at 2:30 a.m. “It's agood way to say goodbye to the kids,” he said. Breakfast was served at 5 a.m., and at 6 a.m. the students were let out. “On the way out, Mr. Galicki gave out class photographs to the kids. He was individually wishing them all goodbye and good luck. That doesn’t happen at every school. It was a touching moment,” said Bartolini. Having fun at Grad 2000, Sherri Kuderka displayed the caricature done of her, top photo. Near left, Robyn Jones, a guidance counselor, tried her hand in the money booth. Elizabeth Dudascik, left, and Jillson Bryant modeled straw hats in the far right photo. POST PHOTOS/BILL GOODMAN Tax hike (continued from page 1) the roof are in fair condition, but well beyond their life span,” he said. “It would be difficult, if not impossible, to guess where the next leaks will be.” Flynn recommended patching the roof until next summer, when it could be replaced during construction. The architects had more solid numbers about the costs of the proposed renovations to the middle school and high school. For the middle school project, the millage increase ranged from 15 mills for a bond issue of $16,404,000 without a pool to 17.85 mils for a bond issue of $19,580,000 for the middle school with a pool. The three proposals for high school renovations ranged from 19.92 mils for a bond of $19,408,424 for the high school without the pool to 23.16 mills for a bond of $22,113,224 for it with the pool. For both of the projects, the millage increase would be phased in over several years. The architects also discussed renovating the current high school auditorium rather than building a new one. Some proposed reno- vations would require raising the roof and the front of the building. “We're not prepared to present costs,” said Flynn. “There's more legwork to be done.” Ashbridge implied that not all the items in the proposals would be accepted. “It'll be up to the board to decide which renova- tions to do and which to elimi- nate,” said Ashbridge. The board will interview con- struction managers for the middle school project on June 15 start- ing at 6 p.m. Each of the three interviews will last 40 minutes, and Burkavage will act as con- sultants to help the board make their decision. Tell our advertisers you saw them in The Dallas Post. They'll appreciate it, and so will we. Great Gift Ideas for... Library auction (continued from page 1) nate time and again, she says, but the committee also works hard to get first-time donors involved. Committee members work with the businesses to secure dona- tions, and go to pick them up if necessary. Noteworthy items this year include a Penn State football signed by Joe Paterno, and two season tickets to the Northeast PA Philharmonic. “It's good publicity for them. It'sinvaluable to us,” says Harvey. Earlier in the year, the auction also had a fund raiser called Ham n’ Yeggs, which was founded al- most 50 years ago. The program was dropped for five years, but Ashbridge brought it back when he was auction chairman in 1996. “I felt it was a worthwhile en- deavor,” he says. The club brings in about $3,000 a year, and the money is used to buy hams that are sold over the auction block. The auction block isn’t the only attraction. The event is also known for its food vendors, and this year marks the return of auction chicken. Kerry Freeman will pre- pare and sell chicken at the auc- tion grounds. Other traditional food booths include pizza, funnel cakes, and pies; and a one-day bake sale will be staffed by teach- ers from Dallas School District. Other booths will include sand art, where children can create their own souvenirs, sweatshirt and t-shirt vendors, and the book booth, whichis part of the Slightly Read Book Shop located in the basement of the library. Other tents include Nearly Old, which features items not quite old enough to be antiques, and Odds n’ Ends, which includes used items from coffee mugs to records. The auction also is a place where the community gathers. “Ask anybody in the Back Moun- tain about the Library Auction, and they'll know exactly what you mean,” says co-chair Joe Stager. SEE Duette Power Rise * Luminette & Silhouette Window Shading by Hunter-Douglas at Hunter-Douglas “It’s a tradition. Some people you “only see during the auc tion.” Anne Davies Antiques committee “It's give and take. You're not just handing over $50. You're also getting something back.” “It’s a tradition,” says Davies. “Some people you only see during the auction.” Her daughter, who lives in Australia, sent two mixing bowls, and her daughter's friend sent an emulsion bottle. “It's a - global affair this year,” she says, laughing. “It's a place to renew old ac- quaintances. You always leave with a good feeling,” says Ashbridge. For information about the auc- tion or ways to participate, call the Back Mountain Memorial Li- brary at 675-1182. POST PHOTO/CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK Jay Niskey shared a laugh with Lucille Parker over the broom he bought for $35 at the auction kickoff dinner. 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