The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Thursday, June 6, 2002 Vision (continued from page 1) formity of business appear- ance were suggested. An informal tally of the results showed residents were con- cerned with traffic flow and the appearance of the Route 415 corridor, improving pedestrian traffic with sidewalks, getting residents and students in the area involved, encouraging more family owned-businesses, main- taining rural areas and green spaces and integrating services, communication and cooperation between Back Mountain munici- palities to create a “one commu- nity feeling.” “We are concentrating on Dal- las Borough, but it’s really a big- ger area than that,” said Connie Scott, steering committee mem- ber. “I think most people would agree the Dallas is bigger than Dallas.” Although Dallas Borough sponsored the meeting, a verita- ble Who's Who of the Back Mountain turned out, with many representatives of the surround- ing areas present. All encour- aged Dallas residents to contin- ue with the visioning process. “I applaud you all for what you're doing tonight and I en- courage you to proceed,” said Steve Barrouk, president of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce. “I encourage you to continue with getting a plan established that doesn’t just in- clude the borough, but the en- tire Back Mountain area. The plan is absolutely essential and I ask you to proceed with it in haste.” Dr. Mike MacDowell, president of College Misericordia and Vice Chairman of the Chamber, said he had gone to all four of the Wilkes-Barre downtown vision- ing sessions. “The difference is not only eight miles,” he said, “It is night Hoover will lead Gettysburg Student Government Biology with a Minor in Chem- istry. He had served as Gettys- Justin Hoover, of Shavertown was recently elected President of the Student Government at Get- tysburg College for the 2002-03 school year. Justin, a 1999 grad- uate of Dallas Senior High School, is a junior at Gettysburg pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in POST PHOTO/ELIZABETH ANDERSON Tina MacDowell, wife of the College Misericordia president, presented the ideas generated at her table during the meeting. Seated, from left, Fran Ochman, Steve Kepic and Lou Ruckno. \ but it's really a big and day. When we look ‘at the people who showed up,” Mac- Dowell added. “When we look at the community leaders and oth- ers who care enough about this community to give their time, it says a great deal about Dallas.” The official results will be tab- ulated before the next meeting of the steering committee. Based on the results, task forces will be formed to deal with the top burg's Vice-President this year. three to five areas the citizens felt needed priority attention. Angela Callie, Community Planning Specialist of the United States Department of Agricul- ture, will assist Dallas Borough in obtaining grants from federal and state resources to carry out the activities of the task forces. “We already know there's going to be a downtown revitalization task force,” said Callie. She added, “This is one of the biggest turnouts I have seen.” There will be a second public meeting August 22, at 7 p.m. at College Misericordia to assess the efforts of the various task forces over the summer and draft vision statements, said Moskovitz. “The fact that representatives from the other municipalities are here tonight is indicative of the kind of cooperation we're go- ing to need to make this a reali- ty,” said Moskovitz, He asked that anyone interested in help- ing on the task forces call the borough or contact a steering committee member. Trinity Church to note 40th Trinity Presbyterian Church, Irem Road, will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a special service of worship at 10 a.m. on Sunday, June The son of Russ and Dee Dee Hoover, Justin will be serving an internship at Johns Hopkins Uni- versity, Baltimore, Maryland for 9. The service will be conducted by Pastor Mark Harper and Pastor Emeritus and found- ing pastor, Andrew Pillarella. The service is open to the public, and all are welcome. the summer. JUSTIN HOOVER Budget (continued from page 1) mentary and most recently, a major renovation and expansion of the Middle School, which will house a swimming pool. “There has been increases (in the millage rate) for the past couple of years because of con- struction,” said school district business consultant Al Melone Jr. “The reason for the 8 mill in- crease (this year) is due to the rise in health care benefits. “(The preliminary budget) seems to be reasonably firm. We're not anticipating an in- crease above 8 mills.” The cost of health care bene- fits is expected to go up over $385,000 from a year ago, and a rise of 3.3 percent in salaries. Melone said the 3.3 percent raise is normal, and drops in debt expenditures will cover the raise. “(The rise in health care bene- fits) is basically our only prob- lem at this time,” Melone said. The school district estimated an ending fund balance of $4,337,364 for the 2001-2002 school year, but actually came away with $5,179,474, or a dif- ference of a little over $1.3 mil- lion. Melone said some school dis- tricts ending fund balance is a result of over taxing, but he did not feel this was the case with Dallas. He said an increase in local revenue aided in the differ- ence. “We do constant reviewing of the budget,” said Melone. “We look at the fund balance as an asset, and feel good about the fi- nancial future of the Dallas School District.” a N POST PHOTO/ELIZABETH ANDERSON The top dogs of the Lake-Lehman Education Association celebrate their acceptance of the fact-finders report. The school board must render it’s decision by Friday. From left to right; LLEA Vice-president Phil Lipski, Attorney John Holland and President Dan Williams. Teachers (continued from page 1) ° fully, between the two attor- neys.” Holland said he could not dis- close any details of the report until after the board had voted. If the school board votes to re- ject the findings of the fact-find- er, the report will be made pub- lic. After its publication, both parties then have no less than five and no more than 10 days to either accept or reject the re- port again. 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