8 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Thursday, October 4, 2001 United (continued from page 1) attack and its effects have been the main topic of conversa- tion in the halls and classrooms for the last few weeks. Many of their spirits have been lifted by the display. “lI think it's (the banner) great,” said Nicole Carey, a sophomore. “I was at a ‘punk’ show the other day, and the kids who normally wear the band ‘Anti-Flag,’ who's logo is an upside down USA flag, had them on their cars right side up. All of the unity is really great, but it's too bad it wasn’t there before.” Erin = Swepston, a junior, agreed. “It's unfortunate that it takes this to make everyone love their country.” She also agreed with the banner. “lI think that everyone is united, in their own way.” “It's great to see banners on schools and ‘God Bless America’ on every business marquee and to see how a strong nation can hold together,” said Laura Raczkowski, a junior. “It is ab- solutely amazing to see citizens of our country fight back using our words and prayers, and to express. them to the whole world.” In a similar, smaller, but more widespread show of national pride, the United States Postal Service is expected to release a United We Stand stamp on Tuesday. : The sign on Dallas High School is an inspiration to everyone who passes. The stu- dents expressed their feelings in one of the most prominent ways possible. And just how long will the banner stay up? “Until it falls down,” said Stre- tanski. Police (continued from page 1) contract, newly hired police officers pay half of their health care costs. The police want the, township to pay full health, care costs. The police have also asked for a 15 percent salary in- crease, which equals approxi- mately $4,000 for the first year. then $1,000 every year after un- der the new contract. “Where do you see anybody getting 16 percent across the board?” Wagner asked. “They're paid a fair share or they can be replaced.” Wagner's remark in- furiated the crowd. The new contract will affect seven full-time police Dallas Township police officers. The township has 8,179 residents and is 20 square miles. The av- erage salary of a police officer is $31,040 a year. “It’s not as if they're asking for the world. They're asking to be brought up to where it is fair,” said Jane Morris. “They have been treated unfairly. Their salaries are unfair. And the fact that any one of these officers has to pay health benefits when their own lives are put on the line every time they put a uni- form on is not fair.” “I have lived in Dallas for 30 .years and am proud of it,” Mor- ris continued. “I am not proud of the fact that we treat our police- men despicably. With what's go- ing on in the world we need the best possible policemen you can afford, we can afford.” “Dallas is the largest munici- pality in this area and they are the lowest paid, I know that for a fact,” Morris said. In neighboring Dallas Bor- ough, there are 2,557 residents and the borough is three square miles. The average Dallas Bor- ough police officer's salary is $33,180. In Kingston Township, there are 7,145 residents and the township is 13 square miles. The average police officer's salary there is $35,073. “We are not asking for an as- tronomical amount,” said Fred Rosencrans, Dallas Township police officer. The salary of a Dallas Town- ship police officer with a bache- lor’'s degree and three and a half “It’s not as if they're asking for the world. They're ask- ing to be brought up to where it is fair.” ~ Jane Morris Dallas Township years experience is $29,504. The officer also pays $134 a month for health care benefits under the current contract. Young officers with experience are keeping their options open, said Doug Higgins, a 10-year veteran of the police force. He knows at least three police offi- cers who are contemplating leaving Dallas Township de- pending on the outcome of the new contract. The supervisors didn’t come to the bargaining table in good faith from the beginning, Rosen- crans believes. He said negotia- tions do not have to go as far as arbitration. This is the first time in over 30 years the police con- tract will go to arbitration. Until the arbitrator sets the hearing date, the township and police department can negotiate without incurring = arbitration costs. Once the arbitrators meet, the decision is final. Residents urged the supervi- sors to try to negotiate with the police officers before incurring arbitrators’ costs. “It’s costing us to fight. But we feel it's right and that’s what we are going to go with, our gut in- stincts,” said Rosencrans. The police have been prepar- ing for the contract negotiations for the past year. The seven offi- cers under contract have been saving money to cover lawyer's fees and arbitration costs. The officers estimate they will incur between $3,000 to $5,000 in le- gal fees to negotiate this con- tract. Taxpayers pay the town- ship’s legal fees and arbitration costs. The board of supervisors will meet again on Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 7:30 at the Dallas Township Municipal Building. Jan. 1, 2001 - Sept. 22, 2001 4,292 complaints 1,726 citations issued 404 arrests made 625 accidents investigated Dallas Twp. police activity Dallas Township Police Department Log 1,333 complaints — 190 per officer 519 citations issued — 74 per officer 97 arrests made — 13 per officer 137 accidents investigated — 19 per officer Three-year totals for 1998-2000 Information provided by the Dallas Township police Department. Gala performance of ‘Jekyll & Hyde’ The 5th annual ‘Gala’ will be held at the Music Box Dinner Playhouse on Sun., Oct. 7. This special event ‘kicks-off the annual fundraising drive which benefits the Music Box Player's 2002 sea- son of six plays and musicals and the children’s shows. Patrons will be treated to a performance of Jekyll & Hyde at 8 p.m., an open bar and hors d’ oeuvres at 6 p.m., and a dinner of ei- ther lobster: tail or prime rib of beef at 6:30 p.m. The donation is $50 per person. Reservations are required. For information and reservations, call 283-2195 or 1-800-698- PLAY. GS Troop 665 campfire & sing-along Oct. 20 Girl Scouts in Service Units 118 and 119 are invited to the 4th Annual Girl Scout campfire and sing-along at Frances Slocum State Park on Sat., Oct. 20. Senior Girl Scout Troop 665 will host the event. For more info. or to rsvp call 696-2450. Dallas High School students made this banner, which will hang on the building “until it falls down,” according to teacher Matt Stretanski. Running (continued from page 1) part of the “Team In Training” program which raises millions of dollars annually for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Soci- ety of America. Since its estab- lishment in 1949, the Society has awarded more than $200 million to research. “The Northeastern Pennsylva- nia Chapter, consisting of 14 members and ranging in age from 19 to 43 years old, is just over a year old,” said Hall. “The team is looking forward to run- nual Steamtown Marathon on October 7.” This will be Hall's first year as the team’s coach. They will also travel to Wash- ington, DC on October 28 for the annual Marine Corps Marathon. This will no doubt be an emotion- al weekend for all of the runners from around the country who vis- it the Nation's Capital. The 26.2 mile course, nicknamed the Marathon of Monuments, en- ables the runners to pass many of our nation’s most prominent ning for a second time in the an- sites, including the recently dam- Shaverfown yesidents Whar run for those you can’t: from left, Dawn Leas, Lauran Hall (coach), Doreen Dickinson. i a nt A Picture is STVASSWAY [0 Bod 51 [0d 25% 57X77’ - below. bx7 8x10 Address.................... $12+ TAX « 8”X10” V ln en rd er ET es SE ee Wy yc le cn pe oe Hh ee Up Be Hc Any photo taken by a Post photographer is available in color. Stop by, call or mail in the form Please make—— (qty.) copies in this size: Date photo appeared:.................ccccuvmssssssrsernrrasrensaes Page#................................. Brief description:.....................ccccoviessrnnrnsrsrasssssesaases NBIMNEG..c0ccarsaninecrisnnsrsersirnesesrsinnesssssnsnssssnisnsssssnasnuannsanss CitY .1eaeecessnnernss.aa SHALE... ............ 2ID.. 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The exercise keeps us going, but knowing that we are making a difference in John’s life and in the lives of others, gives us the additional incentive we need.” Other team members from our area include Louis Blaum, Jason Petulo, Eva Ofcharsky, Jane Dial, Ken Keiser, Ron Divailus, Mari- ann McGroarty, Michelle McGet- tigan, Mikael Trapper, Robin Sledzinski and Laura Kravitz. The Team in Training partici- pants, using long distance run- ning as a symbol of endurance and hope, have four goals in mind as they dedicate themselves to the sport and the cause. They seek, through sponsorship, to raise’ money for research of leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, to raise money for local patient service programs, to honor area patients and their families through the lo- cal hero program, and to bring all of this effort to the most impor- tant goal — a cure. 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