10 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Thursday, December 13, 2001 Shavertown Fire Auxiliary donates funds for equipment By SANDY PEOPLES Post Correspondent SHAVERTOWN - “The primary purpose of our organization is to support the men and women who volunteer to protect our community every day,” said Hol- ly Joyce, a member of the Shavertown Volunteer Fire Com- pany Ladies Auxiliary. “When they need equipment, we try to raise the money to buy it by hav- ing bake sales, raffles, Welch cookie sales, etc.” This year the auxiliary raised $1,000 which paid for a circular chain saw, a 24-foot aluminum extension ladder, and other tools needed by the department. They are an all-volunteer group which has been in existence since 1961. It has 15 active members. “We need the equipment,” said Fire Chief Gary Beisel. “If they didn’t raise the money for it, we wouldn't have what we need to fight the fires. They are one of the few active auxiliaries left, and they work very hard to sup- port us.” Firefighters and police officers have been viewed in a new light secretary, Chief Gary Beisel. since September 11. Chief Beisel relayed a story that happened recently when some of his crew were out of town attending a fire school. “The men and women uth fs Back MOUNTAIN Mon., Tues., Wed. 10a.m.-6p.m.; Just say “Hey Culligan Man!” {el g- Nelo Retel-1 3 slo We] o) fe 4le]p water analysis. Route 118, DALLAS = 674-7858 (In the Former Little Lumber Building) Thurs., Fri. 10a.m.-8p.m.; Sat. 10a.m.-6p.m.; CLOSED Sun. RRA Er had their Shavertown Fire Com- pany t-shirts on when they went to dinner. A man, who was a to- tal stranger, walked over to their table just to say ‘thank you.’ Mo- Remember House Calls? 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Offer expires 12-31-01 Certain restrictions apply Expires 123101 Serving Northeast PA for over 65 Years ® 1-800-836-1354 570-562-9771 + 570-455-497 1 s at participating dealerships, is not valid with any other offers, doss nat chide tional service and does not irclicie the cast of installation which can be substan: POST PHOTO/SANDY PEOPLES Auxiliary members and fire fighters pose with recently purchased equipment. From left, kneeling: Mary Jane Konek, auxiliary president and Capt. Jeff Beisel. Standing: Florence Stella, life member; Holly Joyce; Betsy Joyce, vice president; Ann Marie Konek, ments like that make all of us proud to be firefighters and thankful that we enjoy the sup- port from the auxiliary and the community.” Lake-Lehman tax (continued from page 1) takes revenue from the school district.” . The largest financial drains come from the reduction in as- sessments of businesses such as the Woodlands. PNC bank re- cently received a property as- sessment reduction at several of its branches. A gas station af- fected by a gasoline leak a few years ago is reportedly paying $1 per year in taxes as it was valued as useless land, said Ed Chesnovitch, a resident of Jack- son Township. When these high value property assessments are reduced, the dollar amount lost can be substantial, resulting in pressure to raise millage rates. Properties in Luzerne County have not been assessed for near- ly 40 years and for an obvious reason. Elected officials pushing for assessments could become very unpopular to voting owners of older properties assessed at lower values who do not wish to see their taxes rise. On the other hand, young couples just buying a new home aren't so happy with the inequity in assessment values. “If you own a home that was last assessed in 1960, you are paying taxes on that 1960 as- sessment which = might be $30,000,” Roberts explained. “If you were to build the same house now, at $120,000, you can see how your taxes would go ” up. EE Many Pennsylvania school boards have been fighting these appeals in court, resulting in more costs to the school dis- tricts. Additionally, during last week's board meeting Savage said, “The county is now, and I believe for the first time, saying to the school district and munic- ipalities that they will not pro- cure a certified appraiser to handle all these assessment ap- peals.” The county is suggesting the school district carry the majority of the cost burden of hiring an appraiser for testimony and ap- praisal purposes, with local mu- nicipalities sharing: a smaller portion. “I can’t remember a re- quest like this in the past,” Sav- age added. “The county always handled it.” Savage recommended the board adopt a wait-and-see ap- proach to learn if any of the lo- cal municipalities received the same request and if they are go- ing to contribute to the apprais- er’s fees. “If not, then the whole scheme is kind of jaded,” Savage said. A number of residents at the meeting cautioned the board to take preparatory measures. 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