Vol. 112. No. 20 Dallas, Pennsylvania SERVING THE COMMUNITIES OF THE DALLAS & LAKE-LEHMAN SCHOOL DISTRICTS 50 Cents May 16 to May 22, 2001 J By HEATHER B. JONES Post Staff LEHMAN - Saying they distrusted the figures, Lake-Lehman School Board di- rectors Angelo DeCesaris, Joseph Kapit- ula and Lois Kopcha voted against the tentative /general fund budget for 2001- 2002. A 6-to-3 vote approved budget expen- ditures at $18,364,520.11, with an esti- mated real estate millage rate of 221 mills on property in Harveys Lake Bor- ough and the townships of ‘Jackson, Lake, Lehman and Ross in Luzerne County; and estimated 42 mills on property in Noxen Township, Wyoming County. As Moderno Rossi, school board di- rector, read the recommended action from the agenda, he said the 221 mills has been the same for the past four years in the district. DeCesaris said he had concerns about the figures. He believes revenues are underestimated and there are other misstated items in the budget. Kapitula said he believed the rate should be dropped to 220 mills in Luzerne County. Kathleen Williams, district business manager, said as of now in the tentative general funds budget she estimated ex- penditures to be up 2.81 percent and revenue up 1.31 percent. She also said the figures will change once a final number is set for health in- surance by Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Williams is also waiting on numbers from the state regarding reimbursements for special education and retirement medical in- surance. Williams also said the budget reflects special one additional education teacher which will be hired and one new technology aide. The special educa- tion teacher is being hired due to an in- flux of students in need of special edu- cation. The technology aide position is needed to correspond with the district's technology plan the board approved in April. Four existing aide positions are eliminated in the latest draft of the ten- tative budget. In other business, the sboard ap- proved Lehman-Jackson Elementary School as the designated Elementary Gifted Learning Center. Two gifted stu- dents from the Lake-Noxen Elementary ® Board president says budget understates expected revenue School will be transported to Lehman- Jackson Elementary School for the 2001-2002 school year. The Act 50 Study Commission will meet Wednesday, May 16, at 6:30 p.m. at the Lehman-Jackson Elementary School. Meetings are also scheduled for Tuesday, May 22 and 29. Act 50 of 1998 provides an option to Pennsylva- nia school districts for local taxation. The commission is studying how re- duced property taxes and an earned in- come tax could benefit the district. The public is invited. KT supervisors vote burning ban A Police will enforce measure By HEATHER B. JONES Post Staff KINGSTON TWP. - A temporary ban on all open burning was approved by the Kingston Twp. Supervisors at the May regular meeting. The ban is being placed in effect at the re- quest of Trucksville Volunteer Fire Company Chief Brian Johnson and Shavertown Volun- teer Fire Chief Gary Beisel. “The fire chiefs are very concerned about the potential for fires be- ing ignited accidentally, as a result of open burning during these dry conditions,” said Jef- frey Box, township manager. The temporary ban includes open fires as well as burning in a container. The ban will be in effect until further notice. No open burning permits will be issued effective May 10. The burning ban will be enforced by the Kingston Township Police Department. Resi- dents committing first offenses will be given a warning and the township will utilize stronger measures if it becomes necessary. Questions regarding the ban can be directed to the town- ship administrative office by calling 696-3809. Carl Goodwin, Harris Hill Road, said he took a walking tour of the areas of Lohman Avenue, Lewis Avenue, lower Harris Hill Road, lower Lehigh and Rice Street and residents are con- cerned about these roads. Pennsylvania-Amer- ican Water Company performed work in the area which started in the fall of 2000, Goodwin said. The roads were not paved and residents want to know when it will be paved, he said. Box said the issue was discussed during a meeting between the township and the water company. American Asphalt will pave the roads by the end of May weather permitting. Box said the temporary inconvenience will hopefully bring a long-term benefit to the @ township. A resolution was passed approving the agreement with the Pennsylvania Department See BURNING BAN, pg 8 Short walk for a good cause Walkers like Colleen Miorelli, John Greg, Barry Trie Megan Delancy, Tara Werner, Allyson Fiorucci, Katie Bitzer and Gary Werner helped raise over $12,000 for Cystic Fibrosis research during the “Great Strides: Walk for a Cure,” held Sat- urday at Frances Slocum State Park. More photos on page 6. S-year-old boy will race for more than a trophy POST PHOTO/JIM PHILLIPS FBLA members get glimpse of futures By HEATHER B. JONES Post Staff DALLAS - Members of the Dallas High School Future Busi- ness Leaders of America club have learned a few things through their participation. “I'm interested in business. It (FBLA) gives me a look toward my future, a direction,” are the reasons 10th grade student Jaime Bozentka gave for being an FBLA member. About 35 students from Dal- las High School took part in the regional FBLA competition this spring. Jaime along with two other 10th graders, Kelly Lena- han and Steve Losh, placed within ‘the top three in their re- spective categories at regional competition and went on to compete at the state level. FBLA is an educational asso- ciation of students preparing for careers in business or who are interested in learning more about the free enterprise sys- See FBLA, pg 8 16 Pages, 2 Sections CANAAN ....onseerisanneisinrisns 16 Classified .............c.cou. 12-15 Crossword.,.........occoivinsinss 10 EAROAAIS .........cciccnivuns niin 4 ObRUAHES ......... cocci inne 2 OCNOO0L cis iiuseninarvvaivsinace 11 SPOS... iii ins 9 CALL 675-5211 FOR HOME DELIVERY, By HEATHER B. JONES Post Staff TRUCKSVILLE - If a little boy knocks on your door and asks, “Would you like to make a do- nation to the keyman?” it might be 5-year-old Corey Jay Stegman asking for a donation for the Leukemia Society. Corey may have a little trouble saying leukemia, but he’s not letting that stop him from trying to fight the disease. Corey is on a mission to raise $1,000 to benefit the Leukemia Society. With the help of his 6- year-old sister, Alissa, mom, Cathy and dad, Rick, he is on his way, already having raised over $200. Now Corey has found a way to combine his fun with good works. This spring, Corey began racing in American Bicycle As- sociation (ABA) BMX competi- tions. He began BMX racing be- cause he is too young to partici- pate in other organized sports, Cathy said. He races Thursday nights, Saturdays and Sundays. Corey is ranked first in the 5 @ 7-year-old category at Cedar BMX. He will also be racing at a? : Nu Wh Corey Jay Stegman races for m for his cause. the world cup in Kittering, Ohio in June. He likes racing, but he really loves winning. He has ore than trophies. On May 26, Corey will be racing for the Leukemia Society and hopes to raise a $1,000 trophies from races in Pennsyl- vania and New York. But Corey will be racing for something other than a trophy on May 26 at Cedar BMX, New- ton. He will be participating in the ABA Race for Life which benefits the Leukemia Society. “This race is to help fund re- search, treatment and hopefully someday, a cure for leukemia,” said Cathy. The race touches home for the Stegman family. Cathy’s fa- ther, John Brady, died from leukemia in 1994 at the age of 51. “Leukemia can hit anyone at any age. If we can do some- thing for a family that may give them the chance to enjoy a fam- ily member a little longer, that’s what's important,” Cathy said. Seven years after losing her father to leukemia, Cathy still gets emotional when talking about a man who meant so much to her. She said her fa- ther went to the doctor in Feb- ruary 1994 with flu like symp- toms. He was diagnosed with leukemia and by September had lost his battle with the can- cer. : Corey never met his grandfa- ther, but at 5 he understands why. He also understands rais- ing money for the Leukemia So- ciety is very important. No mat- ter where he places at the May 26 race, Corey knows there will be no trophy. But he looks for- ward to that day, because he will donate the money he has raised to the Leukemia Society. On a recent family vacation in Florida, Corey asked his mom for $100. Cathy thought he wanted the money for the things kids want, like candy, souvenirs, etc. Corey explained to her, “Mom, if you give me a $100, I'll give it to leukemia.” Cathy said she knows her fa- ther would be very proud of] young Corey, “It breaks my heart, he would be amazed at this little kid,” Cathy said. Corey would appreciate any help the community can offer to help him achjeve his goal. Cathy said, “If we can help one person, one family, we can make a difference.” Donations can be made payable to the Leukemia Society and mailed or dropped off at Stegman’s Floral, 161 South Memorial Highway, Trucksville, Pa. 18708. NEWS OR ADVERTISING E-mail: dalpost@ epix.net The Dallas Post 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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