LISBON SCHOOLS Latest graduates are in a class of their own

A new law lets diplomas be granted to World War II veterans whose service interrupted their education.
By SUE DROTLEFF
VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
LISBON -- There are five new graduates of David Anderson High School -- and all had their high school education interrupted by World War II and their military service.
They are Frank S. Chuck, John I. Daugherty, Albert R. Hayes Jr., Dean Rudibaugh and Karl J. Weber.
Recent legislation passed by the state allows local school boards to award diplomas to World War II veterans who did not complete high school because of service to their country.
Daugherty, Rudibaugh and Weber were there Monday to accept their diplomas along with a handshake from board president Gene Gallo. All noted they were grateful to receive their diplomas.
On a light note, Gallo invited the veterans to gather again in 25 years for a "class reunion."
It was noted that their names will be forwarded to the school's alumni committee for inclusion in the class when they would have originally graduated.
Tax issue: In other matters, treasurer Cynthia Altomare said she wanted to clear up a misconception over the tax payments to the school district if the proposed Cogentrix plant is built in Center Township.
She said a large part of the tax relief for Cogentrix is in the form of a pollution control abatement by the state. Altomare said that abatement, coupled with the enterprise zone abatement granted by the county and township, would have resulted in a net tax payment to the district of $356,253.
Cogentrix, however, has proposed an annual payment to the district in lieu of the tax of $400,000. This would result in an overall net gain of $43,747 for the district, Altomare said.