2 The Post NEWS Sunday, September 5,2004 - Taxes (continued from page 1) county’s cost to $2.95 per bill. Money isn’t the only concern raised by O'Neill and representa- tives of the other targeted mu- nicipalities. If the county takes over collecting, the result could be two separate bills in each property owner’s mailbox. “That’s certainly not increas- ing efficiencies,” O'Neill said. And it may be confusing to peo- ple accustomed to getting the two tax bills together. Service is another issue. With a tax collector on duty in the township office, residents can stop by to drop off payments of both local and county taxes, and get a receipt. “That’s a service that we like to have for our residents,” O’Neill said. The county can remove tax collection responsibility only from cities and home-rule mu- nicipalities. The three home-rule municipalities, Kingston Town- ship, Wilkes-Barre Township and Kingston Borough, charge the county $3.50 per tax bill Pittston charges $15.91, Nanti- coke charges $6.93 and Hazleton charges $3.45, according to a listing DePolo compiled. The county took over collection from Wilkes-Barre last year, and DePo- lo says that has saved more than $160,000. DePolo, the county Deputy Treasurer, said Wednesday that O'Neill needs to relate his con- cerns and suggestions to the commissioners, who will decide what will be done. His plan was drawn up in response to a re- quest from the commissioners for savings ideas. Because the county’s annual budget process begins October 1, DePolo believes the issue will be decided at the September 15 commissioners meeting. Other townships use elected or appointed tax collectors, and state regulations prohibit the county from taking over their services. However, the rate the county pays, generally $3.50 per bill, can be reduced, although not until 2006. Bren moved to John Heinz, can see visitors Joe Bren, the Dallas Township police officer who was seriously injured in—an auto accident Au gust, 18, has been moved from Community Medical Center to the John Heinz Institute for Re- habilitation on Mundy Street in Wilkes-Barre. He is now allowed visitors and phone calls and is in room 202. Visiting hours are from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and 1 to 8:30 p.m. on Sat. and Sun. . Well, maybe it won't be so bad FOR THE POST/CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK School bells rang, at least figuratively, last week around the Back Mountain as students returned to classrooms at the start of the new year. The newest of the new were kindergarten students, arriving for their first day. The Post stopped by to capture the looks of anticipation or trepidation on their faces. Carolyn Suhocki, kindergarten aide at Gate of Heaven School in Dallas, and mom Denise Driscoll try to convince R.J Driscoll, of Shickshinny, that school isn't so bad. Pie contest — (continued from page 1) apple pies, prepared and baked at home; no lattice or crumb topping may be used. e No canned (filling, whipped cream or ice cream will be accepted. * Judging will be based on overall creativity, appearance, crust color, flavor, texture, fill- ing consistency, and done- ness. ® Pies should be baked in either 9- or 10-inch disposable pie tins. If not, bakers are re- sponsible for picking up their own containers at the Dallas Borough Building before the end of the festival, or they will ...be disposed of. ® Prizes will ons of first, second and third place in both divisions. e Winning pies will be on Judging apple pies in the Dallas Harvest Festival contest ~ayit-beshmy-Dorranee, a graduatessf-the-Culinary Institue of America, and Assistant General Manager of Food Ser- vices at College Misericordia, College Misericordia Execu- tive Chef and General Manager Paul McMillan, and Metz & Associates pastry chef Jodi McMillan. display at the Dallas Harvest Festival. ¢ Pies should be brought to the Dallas Borough Building no earlier than 10 a.m., and no later than 11 a.m., on the morning of the festival, Sun- This year’s contest chairper- son is Amy Dorrance, a gradu- ate of the Culinary Institue of America, and Assistant Gen- eral Manager of Food Services at College Misericordia. Join- ing Dorrance as judges will be College Misericordia Execu- tive Chef and General Manag- er Paul McMillan, and Metz & Associates pastry chef Jodi McMillan. Questions relating to the contest can be directed to Amy Dorrance at 675-8276. Variety of Sandwiches & Muffins Made Fresh Daily Main St. Shavertown * 696-3949 day, Sept. 19. Fall Hours Great drivers 7AM-2PM stop here. Edward Donahue, Jr. 696-0380 405 N. Memorial Highway Dallas, PA 18612 ©2002 Alfistate Insurance Company @ Allstate. You're in good hands. Allstate insurance Company and Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Company, Northbrook, Hinois. 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TATE OF INDES ALL WEEK: BUFFO the world’s strongest clown, Skunk Racing, LawsonlbLand Learning Farm and Petting Zoo! #180881 «NE COUN, Sg’ oS. i CTS | a MILE ABOUT Thursday and Sunday - Great Food x Arts & Crafts x Livestock Rides and Games x Agricultural Displays! 1:00 am Sat. and Sun. > Fair opens: 4:00 pm Wed. thru Fri. 4 TO Tre Senior Citizens half price admission 570/675-FAIR eo www.luzernecountyfair.com SENIOR MENUS Senior Citizens Centers spon- sored by the Area Agency on ag- ing for Luzerne and Wyoming Counties offers hot noon meals Monday through Friday to peo- ple 60 years of age or older. Do- nations from participants are gratefully accepted and needed in order to expand this pro- gram. The following is the menu for the week of Sept. 6-10. PROPERTY TRANSFERS The following property trans- fers were recorded recently at the Luzerne County Court- house: : Janet Nicoll to Donald Brislin and spouse, Dallas, $120,000. Robert Coslett Jr. and spouse: to Allen Wolfe and others, 53: Powderhorn Drive, Dallas; $140,000. Judy B. Johnsen to Charles’ Norris and spouse, Dallas, $108,000. J Leonard Roginski and spouse - to Emily F. Pedersen, Fairview, Dallas, $108,100. Donald Ricko and spouse to: Matthew T. Austin, Dallas Town- , ship, $131,000. Peggy Smith and others per tax claim to MVM Holdings LLC, Franklin Township, $1,200. Lillian Sacco to Andrew Brooks, Villa Roma Minor, Har- veys Lake, $62,000. Michael Monaco and spouse to Edward Muhnisky and spouse, Lakeview Terrace, Har- veys Lake, $87,500. William J. Owens to Willa Davies and spouse, Harveys Lake, $67,000. William Javer and spouse to Thomas Quinn and spouse, Har- veys Lake, $127,500. Gregory Javer and spouse to Thomas Quinn and spouse, Har- veys Lake, $175,000. John Karsko and spouse to Joseph Pagnotti and spouse, Bayfield, Harveys Lake, $70,000. Thomas Hutchinson and | spouse to Colburn L. Jones, Oak Hill, Lehman Township, $145,000. 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