By CHARLOT M. DENMON
Staff Correspondent
Dallas Junior High School students were
prepared to continue their battle to retain David
Jiunta as their social studies feacher at the June
11 school board meeting.
Mark Richardson planned to present the board
with petitions requesting the retention of Jiunta.
The students have a petition signed by nearly
students and several other petitions signed
Y parents and taxpayers asking the board
members to rescind their vote at the May
meeting to deny tenure to Jiunta and dismiss
him pending a hearing. The directors’ vote by a
7-2 majority followed a recommendation by the
Dallas District superintendent Richard Shipe.
Jiunta, who has been a member of the junior
high faculty for nearly two years, received a
satisfactory evaluation for the'academic year
1982-83, but for 1983-84 his performance was
termed unsatisfactory by members of the
administration. Jiunta also has served as junior
high track and cross country coach for two
seasons and received excellent evaluation for
each season of his coaching from Robert Cicon,
junior high athletic director.
meeting, a majority of junior high students and
parents have made a concerted effort to have
the board reconsider its vote and instead grant
Jiunta an extension of time as a teacher and, if
members of the education committee believe it
necessary, have someone work with Jiunta to
help him improve classroom skills.
Several parents of students said that Jiunta
works well with their children, shows a genuine
problems.
John Johnson, president of ‘the Dallas Educa-
tion Association, told The Dallas Post he hoped
the board would approve a resolution at the June
11 meeting to reverse its previous action, thus
eliminating the need for the students action.
Jiunta received a standing ovation from the
students at an assembly held June 7 in the junior
high auditorium. The students also attempted a
walkout on Thursday as a show of support for
Jiunta, but they were prevented from carrying it
out by members of the junior high administra-
tion. Many parents question the district policy
which allows the board to first dismiss a teacher
or coach and then allow that individual a
hearing.
«Jt seems backward to me,” said the mother
of one student, who requested her name be
withheld for fear of reprisal on the part of
administrators. “I believe a teacher or coach
should first have a hearing before the education
or activities committee and then the case be
presented before the entire board for action. The
way that it is done presently gives too much
opportunity for personality clashes or politics to
intervene.”
Since the board’s action in May, several
directors have indicated they may have acted
hastily and are interested in reconsidering the
case.
It appears to many that Jiunta gives the
students first priority and, if lack of experience
is his only weakness, he deserves a chance to
prove that, with someone’s help, he can become
an excellent teacher. :
Attempts to contact principal Daniel Poorman
on Friday were unsuccessful as he was attend-
ing committee meetings. Neither Dr. William
Camp, chairman of the education committee,
nor Donald Jones, chairman of the personnel
committee, could be contacted by telephone at
press time.
“I hope the entire matter is resolved at the
June meeting,” said John Johnson. “I hate to
see any more media spotlights on the Dallas
District. We have a good school and good
students; it’s a shame there has been so much
bad publicity recently. Most of it is unnecessary
and is doing the students, faculty and adminis-
tration a grave injustice.”
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Notes birthday
Brian Carlson, son of Paul and
Diann Carlson, 51 Bedford St., Shav-
ertown, will celebrate his first birth-
day on June 14.
Brian, who was born premature
and spent the fist five months of his
life at Geisinger Medical Center,
Danville, will be honored with an
open house scheduled for Sunday,
June 17, from 1:30 to 8 p.m. at the
family home on Bedford Street. No
invitations have been issued and
family and friends are invited to
share Brian’s special occasion with
him.
Brian has a sister, Pamela, age 14
and a brother, Paul Jr., age 4.
Jackson Twp. notes
® The Back Mountain Widows Club
will meet on Saturday, June 16, at
12:30 p.m. at the Irem Temple
Country Club, Dallas.
New members are welcome.
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Happy birthday to Mrs. Dorothy
Laurence who will celebrate her
101st birthday on June 19.
Mrs. Laurence resides with her
daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Perkins of
Ceasetown, RD 2, Hunlock Creek.
Volunteers are needed
Volunteers are needed at The
Meadows Nursing Center in Dallas
in the following areas:
Receptionist: Saturday evenings,
5p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Dining Rooms: Daily, 12 noon to 1
p.m.; 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Physical Therapy: Tuesdays, 10
a.m. - 12 noon; Thursdays, 10 a.m. -
@ noon; Fridays, 10 a.m. - 12 noon.
"Bookmobile: Mondays, 11 a.m. -
12 noon.
Friendly visitors to wheel resi-
dents outside: Daily, 11 a.m. - 12
noon; 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
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The Harveys Lake Homecoming
Festival will be held Saturday and
Sunday, June 16 and 17, with festivi-
ties revolving around the theme,
‘“‘Re-Discover Our Own Greatest
Natural Wonder.”
Following is a program guide of
the many fun-filled events the festi-
val committee has planned. Pack up
the kids and -take the family to
Harveys Lake - it promises to be an
action-packed Homecoming week-
end.
SATURDAY, JUNE 16
Dawn to 2 p.m. - PRO FISHING
CONTEST - Sponsored by the Har-
veys Lake Bassmasters. Weigh-in at
the Access Aream Chairman, Ed
Straka.
10 am. to 4 p.m. - BOATING
SAFETY VAN - Exhibited by Pa.
Fish Commission at Sandy Bottom
Beach. Safety specialist Janet
Mayer.
10 a.m. to 12 noon - HARVEYS
LAKE RUN - 8.25 mile run and new
5 km. run starting at Hanson’s Park
at 10 a.m. Also a 1 mile FUN RUN
starting at 9:30 a.m. Sponsored by
Irish Heritage Game Committee.
Chairman, Tom O’Hara.
12 noon to 5 p.m. - OX ROAST - To
Harveys Lake Protective Associa-
tion will provide a complete Beef
dinner with takeouts available. Ox
Roast tickets must be purchased in
advance. President, Guy Giordano.
Chairman, Raymond Hall and Mike
Shisko.
1 p.m. to 6 p.m. - OPEN HOUSE -
D.C. Roberts Fire Co. proudly
exhibits their equipment noting
their 50th Anniversary.
1 pm. to 6 p.m. - INDOOR
EXHIBITS - Sponsored by the Har-
veys Lake Rod and Gun Club. Fish
and Game exhibits will be displayed
Building. Co-Chairmen, Jim Ward
and Ret Nelson.
2 p.m. - TUBE RACE - Location
Old Sandy Bottom, Division 1 ages
10-15, Division 2 agest 16-adult. Must
be proficient swimmer, life jackets
required and must supply rubber
tube. Trophies awarded by Javers
Store at the Awards Program.
Chairman, Jon Thomas.
3 p.m. - SAND SCULPTURE
CONTEST - Prio judging of sculp-
tures at participating Lake beaches
with 3 place awards presented at
the Awards Program at Old Sandy
Bottom. Chairman, Ed Shamus.
3 p.m. - LITTLE MISS HARVEYS
LAKE - Final judging and crowning
at Awards Program at Old Sandy
Bottom. Preliminary selections
coordinated by Lakeview Terrace
Association. Chairman, Gloria
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3 p.m. - AWARDS PROGRAM --
Awards will be presented at Old
Sandy Bottom for this day’s events.
Chairman Jerry Finnerty.
9 p.m, to 1 a.m. - HOMECOMING
FESTIVAL DANCE - Sponsored by
the Harveys Lake Women’s Service
Club at the Harveys Lake Pub.
Entertainment by Jack Dee and
Encouragement. Proceeds benefit
the Harveys Lake Scholarship
Fund. Co-Chairmen, Andrea Picchi
and Lex Hall.
At Dusk - FIREWORKS DISPLAY
- Sponsored by the Harveys Lake
Homecoming Festival Committee in
cooperation with Luzerne County
Recreation, the Grotto Restaurant
and Bill’s Cafe, to be held at the
Sunset Beach Area.
SUNDAY, JUNE 17
© 8 am. to 2 p.m. - AMATEUR
FISHING CONTEST - Harveys
Lake Bassmasters. Weigh-in at
Grotto Marina. Awards to be
presented at the Awards Program.
Chairman, Ed Straka.
9 a.m. to Dusk - BOAT SHOW -
Area boat dealers displaying top
line boats and equipment at the
Grotto Marina. Sponsored by the
Grotto.
10 am. to 4 p.m. - BOATING
SAFETY VAN - Exhibited by Pa.
Fish Commission at the Grotto
Marina. Safety specialist, Janet
Mayer.
1 p.m. - VEHICULAR PARADE -
Classic, Antique Cars and Unusual
vehicles will form between Sandy
Bottom and Lake Noxen School at
12:30 p.m. Trophies will be
presented at the Awards Program.
Sponsored by the D.C. Roberts Fire
Co. Chairman, Chris deLeur.
1 p.m. - WATER PARADE - A
parade of power boats to be coinci-
dent with vehicular parade. Chair-
man, Ed Conologue.
1 pm. to 6 p.m. - INDOOR
EXHIBITS - Same as Saturday.
3 p.m. - FASHION SHOW - Profes-
sional models from In Vogue School
of Modeling will present a 1 hour
program at the Harveys Lake Pub.
Chairman, Carol Edwards.
3 p.m. - AWARDS PROGRAM -
Awards will be presented at Grotto
Marina for this day’s events. Chari-
man Gerry Finnerty.
4 p.m. - SKYDIVERS AIR SHOW -
The Ripcords from Hazleton will
“Drop in” at Hanson’s Park. Spon-
sored by Hanson’s Park. :
Dusk - FIREWORKS DISPLAY -
Sponsored by ‘Hanson’s Park and
the Harveys Lake Lions Club. To be
held at Hanson's Park.
Throughout Saturday and Sunday,
the Harveys Lake Knite Skiers will
perform skits on the water in.cos-
tume. Jerry Sands, President.
Applications for all events are
available at most area businesses.
THOMAS
PRODUCE STAND
Opposite Natona Mills
Dallas-Harveys Lake Hwy.
LATE CABBAGE & CAULIFLOWER
VEGETABLE AND FLOWER PLANTS
THIS WEEK ONLY
$1.00 per dozen/*5.00 per hundred
Asters, Zinnias, Pansies,
Alyssum, Ageratum
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Dinner Entrees:
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JUNE 13, 1984 3
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serving as architects.
Arcuri Development, RD 1, Box
485, Dallas, was recently welcome
as a new member of the Greater
Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Com-
merce.
Arcuri Development, specializing
in real estate rental properties and
sored by Ray Sweitzer of the
Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of
Commerce.
Gary M. Arcuri is the principal
officer of Arcuri Development.
Speaker:
Location:
Butcher & Singer Inc.
Scranton, PA 18503
[1 Yes, will attend.
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