8 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA American Legion Award presented Daddow-Isaacs American Legion Wednesday, June 27, 2001 St. Paul’s (continued from page 1) The new grounds and sanctu- ary were financed by a three- be looking down today and are happy that we have outgrown 9 have been a Post 672 of Dallas presented its American Legion Award to the eighth grade boy and girl in the Dallas Middle School chosen by the faculty as being outstanding students and citizens. Students were evaluated on the criteria of courage, honor, leadership, patrio-§ tism, scholarship, and service. The award recipients for this academic i year were Sarah Vodzak and Jacobs Kovalchik. Sarah is the daughter of John and Ann Vodzak of Dallas. Jacob is the son of Marc and Alison Kovalchik of Shavertown. Students receive American Legion Award, from left: Thomas Reese, Post 672 American Legion; Jacob Kovalchik, Sarah Vodzak, and Commander L. Kepner Gottshalk, Post 672. Budget page 1) continu cess. In 1999, we budgeted a $34,000 excess, we ended up with a $886,000 excess. In 2000, we budgeted zero, we end- ed up with $1.8 million excess. This year we budget for a $150,000 loss, we are going to end up with $640,000,” said DeCesaris. Other items the board ap- proved were to continue the 10 percent penalty on all taxes un- paid 120 days after date of is- sue. On July 10 the penalty will be added to the taxes by the tax collector. In other business: e Marilyn Glogowski was hired as assistant secondary principal at the salary of $65,000, effec- tive July 1. Sarah Sorber, Dal- “I will vote no because we have been overcharged since 1996.” Lois Kopcha School director las, was also approved for hire by the board as a special educa- tion teacher at the salary of $30,572. e The board approved the bus transportation contract for one year with Ray and Marlene Kabi- ta, Shickshinny. The adminis- tration recommendation against extending the contract was tak- en into consideration by the board, but the contract did win approval. e The board also accepted ex- tracurricular appointments for 2001-2002. Salaries for advisors and coaches are based on the current collective bargaining agreement, which ends August 31. Adjustments will be made to reflect any changes in compen- sation when a new agreement has been accepted. The next regular committee- of-the-whole meeting will be held Tuesday, July 3, at 7 p.m. The next regular meeting for general purposes will be held Tuesday, July 17, 7 p.m. Meet- ings will be held in the music room of the Lehman-Jackson El- ementary School. Act 50 (continued from page 1) district's tax system. Since April 17, the Lake-Lehman School District Act 50 Commis- sion has been following proce- dures outlined by the law to find if Act 50 could benefit the dis- trict. The law authorizes school boards to levy an earned in- come /net profits tax of up to 1.5 percent in exchange for the elim- ination of occupation, occupa- tional privilege, per capita and other taxes as well as reducing residential property taxes. This E hifts'some of the tax burden to a garned income tax, @Savape said the law makes no reference for a commission member's resignation. Therefore the issue of filling the position is placed on the board. Angelo DeCesaris, school board president, asked the com- mission if it would like the board to appoint a new member or if it could form a recommendation with the remaining four mem- bers. The current commission, con- sisting of Baloga, Joetta Hart- man, Edwin Kern and William Reinert will complete the 90 day time frame and try to reach a consensus to make a recommen- dation to the school board. DeCesaris asked the commis- sion members to submit formal notification in writing to the board ‘regarding the commis- sion’s recommendati n. Besides the current s Rossi's resignation, Reinert said the biggest stumbling block for the commission was trying to acquire the raw data needed to calculate the impact the change in taxes would have on the dis- trict. Lois Kopcha, school board member, said school boards don’t like Act 50 because it gives the power to the people. Proper- ty tax is a sure thing, Kopcha said. Balavage gave his opinion of Act 50’s provisions as being an unfair tax which puts the tax burden on someone who earns income. A presentation by Pennsylva- nia Department of Revenue Poli- cy Director Thomas Armstrong has been scheduled for the next Hoard meeting. The school board and the public will be able to have questions answered re- garding Act 50 at the July 17 Lake-Lehman School Board meeting at 7 p.m. at the Lehman-Jackson Elementary School. Week in, week out, the Back Mountain has relied on The Dallas Post since 1889. Call 675-5211 to order a subscription 4DAY SUMMER SALE STARTS JUNE 27, 28, 29 & 30! 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There is a lot of history here and a lot of memories for generations of families who have worshipped here for so many years. The move for some is real grief. Every memorable event in our family life takes place in the church. We all have happy and sad recollections of the events that really matter such as bap- tisms, confirmations, weddings and funerals. But next week, we will celebrate our new gorgeous building with a service of thanksgiving.” Familiar prayers were said and familiar hymns were sung. After communion, the congregation was invited to take part in the walk to their new house of wor- ship. The procession began with the symbols of worship being carried out of the church by representa- tive members of the congrega- tion followed by the ministers, the choirs and all the members and friends in attendance. The Cross was carried by Tom Ash, Vice President of the Congrega- tion Council. The Light of Christ was carried by Evelyn Eck and Fred Templin, the Bible by Lau- ren Kelly, the Baptism Shell by Andrew Schukraft and family, the Paten by Barbara Samson, the Chalice by Walter Gosart, and the Altar Missal by Jonathan Mancke. Tom Ash, Evelyn Eck, Fred Templin and Barbara Samson all are descen- dants of charter members. Pas- tor Harold R. Baer, Jr., Pastor Emeritus, also took part in the service. The relay got under way as members of the church, escorted by local police, carried the Light of Christ flame on foot from sta- member of this church since I was a child. It's a little . sad, but we | - ieeded more roont to expand.” Bob Nicely tion to station until they reached the driveway of the new sanctu- ary. The process took about 90 minutes as each of the 25 indi- viduals or groups walked about one or two-tenths of a mile. Bob Nicely and his wife, Kuni, were two of the relay partici- pants. “I have been a member of the physical limitations of the church they built.” Jonathan Mancke and his fa- ther Ray carried the flame for part of the journey, but were the only members who walked the entire journey. When the Light of Christ flame arrived at the new building, the members of the church lined the driveway and the flame was passed, one to another, until it reached the front door of the new sanctuary. “The service and the processional were all part of an intentional plan,” said Pastor Grube, “to enable people to pre- pare emotionally for leaving the old building and to embrace the new one.” The moving trucks will arrive this week to pick up and deliver ini Banners marked the pexianing and anid of use for the old St. Paul’s building in Shavertown. this church since I was a child,” said Bob Nicely. “It’s a little sad, but we needed more room to ex- pand.” Further down the road, Samantha, Olivia and Marjorie Marquart carried the flame, and later Tom and Linda Ash re- ceived it from Kathie Hospodar. “This is a big change for us,” Tom Ash said. “I think those who have gone before us have to | Refreshments available at fireworks the rest of the church’s belong- ings as they must be out of the building by June 30. It will be torn down soon, leaving no trace of its existence, except in the hearts and minds of those who worshipped there. Next week, all church services will be in the new building. lly will be formally dedicated on September 16. picnic tables Pov for the fi i use. The ii is ‘also o encouraged to bring chairs and blanket | firground parions lots A A we au HRN | “The Class of 1968 is now eligible for Focus 50 Checking.” E. Lee Beard, President & CEO Access your account at your convenience with our new Free Internet Banking Service. Visit our Website at www. Istfederalbank.com and click on Personal Online Banking. Member FDIC Focus 50 is a Senior Superlative! If you are age 50 or older, we've got a special account just for you at First Federal Bank. Focus 50 Checking is the best thing to come along since Sgt. Pepper. 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