Rollaway employees
manager.
By CHARLOT M. DENMON
No offense intended, but many people refer to Nick
Tsioles as the “Mr. Donut” man. They do this out of
admiration for a young man, single, who has been
successful in owning and operating five Mr. Donut
Shoppes. The first one he opened was in Kingston, the
second on Memorial Highway, Dallas, third in Hano-
ver Township, fourth in Kingston, and, last month, a
fifth one in Nanticoke.
Nick Tsioles’ success is attributed to hard work. The
young man starts his work day at 6 a.m. and works
through until midnight, every day of the week.
Now add to his success, the operation of the
Rollaway Skating Rink, Memorial Highway, Dallas.
Tsioles knew nothing at all about skating when he
purchased the former Bonomo Rink. When he dis-
.cussed purchasing the business from the late Anthony
Bonomo, he had never been inside a skating rink, let
alone on skates.
He purchased it with the thought in mind of an
investment - putting in several small shops. After
looking it over and giving it some thought, Tsioles
decided to first give it a try as a skating rink, a place
for young people to enjoy themselves.
When he first opened in late summer, 1985, he began
and church groups. He encouraged them to bring their
groups to skate and turned over the facilities to them.
The adults in charge were given authority to admit
only those in their group and the rink was closed to
others on nights reserved by groups. The groups
determined their own price of admission based on the
number they had in attendance.
Before long, Tsioles had every Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday evenings booked by church or school
groups.
Tsioles also promotes birthday parties for a flat fee
of $25, irregardless of how many are in the birthday
group.
Students from Dallas and Westmoreland Elemen-
tary Schools come in groups five or six times each
month. Lake-Lehman elementary students are now
beginning to reserve the rink for their groups.
Tsioles has cleaned up the rink, painted and put in
new carpeting. He has security guards at the door and
when children are dropped off by their parents to
skate, they are not permitted to leave the rink until
parents return to pick them up. In addition, parents
are allowed. to come in free of charge to watch their
children skate.
Tsioles has skating guards on the rink, who skate
along with the others, but if they observe improper
behavior they first warn the offender and, if it
continues, they are made to leave the skating area.
Tsioles believes one of the solutions to eliminating
rowdiness and vandalism is letting the parents come
in to watch their children. It has eliminated a lot of
problems.
Nick Tsioles doesn’t skate but he is at the rink all
the time it is open. He also has a manager, Bob
Thomas, who is a good skater and knows a lot about
the sport, as well as being able to fix skates for the
skaters. Cindy Veras is in charge of selecting and
playing the music for the skaters and Bill Carsman is
floor guard supervisor. Michelle and Cindy Wandell
are in charge of the snack bar. In all, Tsioles has 15
employers at the rink to help in running it smoothly
and efficiently.
Tsioles also has several other special days such as
the “Housewives Session” at 10 a.m. when mothers
may bring in their young children at no charge. Every
Monday night is “Old Timers Night.” Saturday and
Sundays are family days when adults, children,
parents, entire families come to skate.
During these open skating days, the ‘‘Hokey-Pokey’’
is played at some time and free passes are handed out
by W.W. Kubis to those who clap or sing the loudest.
During the week, admission is $2.00 but on Friday
night, admission is $3.00. Admission on Saturday is
$2.00 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and also $2.00 on Sunday
from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.
For these who enjoy Mr. Donut’s doughnuts, they
can be purchased at the Snack Bar at the one end of
the rink.
Tsioles is now glad that he continued with the
business as a skating rink and since it is becoming
successful, he is planning major improvements such
as the floor, new stereo system and disco lights.
To all residents - “Welcome to Rollaway’ - it is here
to stay. A safe, fun place to go with the entire family.
Own your own skates - fine; if not, rent them at the
lanes for a nominal fee.
Around town
DR. EDWARDS MEMORIAL
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH,
Edwardsville, recently held their
97th annual Cynonfardd Eisteddfod.
Back Mountain residents who
placed among the winners were
Stacia Swire, Stephanie Demyum,
Gwyne Davies, Julie Persing,
Tracey Coulter, Laura Dover, Beth
Adams, Katie McKeown, Chrissy
Bell, Becki Nicely, Betty Evans.
Winning in the Children’s Chorus
were Note-A-Bells of Dallas Junior
High. Dal-Hi Choristers, Dallas
High School placed first in the
young adult selection.
The Eisteddfod held at Dr.
Edwards Memorial Congregational
Church is believed to be the longest
running one in the United States.
Isn’t it gréat that we have such a
lovely Welsh tradition still alive and
well in Wyoming Valley.
SINCERE
SYMPATHY to
Jim and Jape
Bolger on the loss
of their son. God
Bless you and
your family.
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MR. AND
MRS. H.
ROBERT GARD- §
NER JR., 180§
Manor Drive,
Shavertown, have
announced the
engagement of
their
daughter Amy Leigh to Richard
Michael Crake, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Michael G. Crake, 131 Shadetree
Road, Shavertown.
Miss Gardner is the granddaugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald S.
Onley, Easton and Mr. and mrs.
Harry R. Gardner, Rossmoor, N.J.
A graduate of Dallas Area High
School, Miss Gardner is a graduate
of Rutgers University College of
Pharmacy. She is employed as a
pharmacist by Stapinski Drugs,
Dallas.
Mr. Crake is a graduate of Dallas
Area High School and King’s Col-
lege. He is employed as an assistant
manager by Insalaco’s Supermar-
kets, Edwardsville.
The couple will exchange wedding
vows September 6, in Trucksville
United Methodist Church.
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PATRIOTISM is one trait we try
to instill at Trinity Nursery School.
Each day my class begins with the
children saying the Pledge to the
Flag, followed by the singing of God
Bless America. The children learn
this procedure quickly and often,
holding the flag is a highlight of the
day.
However, learning which hand is
the right hand can be tricky. Each
right hand?”
One day after much discussion
about which hand is the right one,
Randy advised everyone, “Use both
hands, ‘then you know you have it
right.
You know, sometimes three year
olds are pretty smart!
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MR. AND MRS. THOMAS WALSH
were recently married in St.
Therese’s Church, Shavertown.
Msgr. Joseph P. Gilgallon per-
formed the double ring ceremony
and celebrated the Nuptial Mass.
Mrs. Walsh the former Michele
Annette Buono, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Buono, Harveys Lake,
is a graduate of Lake-Lehman High
School. She is employed by The
Funnel Cake House, Harveys Lake.
Mr. Walsh, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Walsh, Chase, is also a
Lake-Lehman graduate. He is serv-
ing in the United States Navy on the
aircraft carrier U.S.S. Nimitz.
The Walshes went on a wedding
trip to Florida.
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THE FIFTH ANNUAL SUZANNE
MARIA ROSSETTI MEMORIAL
JURIED ART SHOW, Winner's
Exhibit grades 7-12 will be on dis-
play from April 27 until May 15 at
College Miwericordia, The Art Gal-
lery.
The show features art work from
area junior high and high school
students. The Suzanne Maria Ros-
setti Art Show is sponsored by Joe
and Sue Hand. -O-
CONGRATULATIONS to Edward
P. Mark, psychologist and student
services specialist, Luzerne Inter-
mediate Unit 18, who was awarded
the Pennsylvania Department of
Education Executive Academy
Award for his successful completion
of a special interest program -
Student Services for Children at
Risk. -0-
MR. AND MRS. DANIEL J.
MCCABE were recently married in
St. Therese’s Church, Shavertown.
Msgr. Joseph P. Gilgallon, pastor,
performed the double ring cere-
mony.
Mrs. McCabe is the former Jean-
marie Franklin, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Robert L. Franklin,
Trucksville. She is a graduate of
Dallas Senior High School and
received a Bachelor of Science
Degree in Computers and Informa-
tion Systems from King’s College.
She is employed at First Eastern
Bank, Trust Department.
Mr. McCabe, son of Mrs. Jackie
McCabe, Shavertown and Mr.
James F. McCabe, Trucksville, is a
graduate of West Side Tech. He is
employed at David Ertley’s, Kings-
ton.
(Joan Kingsbury is a Back Moun-
tain resident whose column appears
weekly in The Dallas Post.)
Lake-Lehman Elementary Schools
have announced the Honor Roll for
the 3rd marking period. Sixth grade
students from Lehman-Jackson and
Lake-Noxen Elementary Schools
are eligible to academically make
this achievement each marking
period.
Shelly Alexander, Judy Andrejko,
Amy Boucherle, Amy Culver, Rich-
ard DeRemer, Heather Dieffen-
backer, Maurisa Fela, Heather Fos-
tock, Justin Goodwin, Cheryl Gunn,
Kathy Gunn, Erin Heiser, Sherry
Hoover, Jessica Hospodar, Jeff
Kalie, Tracy Krupa, Susan Letoski,
Hillary Lewis, Jonathan Littleford,
Kimberly, Lockavich, Rebecca
Matusek, Ricky Matysik, Sue Niez-
goda, Jonelle Pall, Mike Price,
Leeanne Rogers.
Also, Jeff Sands, Mark Shission,
Diana Shoemaker, Tori Spencer,
April ‘Stull, Nicole Swan, Jason
Toluba, Jamie Welby, Heidi Wen-
rich, Amy Yankoski, Anne Marie
Yencha, Tammie Yetter, Sara Yob-
lonski, Tricia Yurko.
Kim Barber, Greg Dobash, John
Engler, Billy Hoover, Jennifer
Judge, Heather Ruger, Eddie
Shamus, Karen Sichler, Jenny
Smith, Karen Stefanowicz, Sara
Steward.
By CHARLOT M. DENMON
Staff Correspondent
Fernbrook Shopping Plaza,
Memorial Highway, Dallas, has a
new owner.
The Plaza, including the Treat
Drive-In, owned and operated for
many years by Mr. and Mrs. John
Baur, members of the Dallas School
District faculty, was purchased
April 15 by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur
Reabuck of Dallas.
Reabuck, who is an associate
professor of business and economics
at Luzerne County Community Col-
lege, a position he has had since
1968, is also co-owner of three local
Pizza L’Ovens located in Hanover
Township, Forty Fort and Exeter.
He and his wife, Josephine, are the
parents of three children — Karen,
a junior at Bucknell University;
Cheryl, senior at Dallas High
School; and Eddie, eighth grade
Show scheduled
student at Dallas Junior High.
The business will continue to oper-
ate as Treat Pizza and Ice Cream
and will be open year-round instead
of only the summer months as in
the past.
Under the management of Ther-
esa and Wayne Conrad, sister and
brother-in-law of Reabuck, Treat
opened to serve ice cream on
Friday, April 25 and both soft and
hard ice cream will continue to be
sold including the gourmet Hagen
Das in cones and packages.
There will be a wide selection of
flavors in the hard ice cream and
the traditional, vanilla, chocolate
and raspberry soft ice cream. The
new Treat Pizza and Ice Cream is
featuring ‘‘Spooners’’, soft ice
cream mixed with Oreo cookies,
M&M's, Reese’s peanut butter cups,
Mounds, Butter Fingers and many
other kinds.
Presently, the kitchen is undergo-
ing renovations so it will be about
The 34th annual Antiques Show
and Sale sponsored by the Women
of Prince of Peace Episcopal
Church will be held Tuesday, May 6
from 11 am. to 9 p.m. and on
Wednesday, May 7 from 11 a.m. to 5
p.m. in the church’s Parish House
on Main Street, Dallas.
Gail Ide, general chairman and
co-chairman Carol Keefer extend a
cordial invitation to the public to
attend this fine spring Back Moun-
tain event.
Lois Townsend, dealer chairman,
has announced the following dealers
will exhibit at the show: Lillian
Weidner; Horseshoe Barn; Turn of
the Century Antiques; The Willows;
K&A Treasurers; Cider Mill
Ambassador
will speak to
King’s grads
Faith Ryan Whittlesey, the United
States Ambassador to Switzerland
and former member of President
Reagan’s White House Senior Staff,
will be the featured speaker at the
37th Commencement exercises of
King’s College to be held at 2 p.m.
Sunday, May 18, in the William S.
Scandlon Physical Education
Center, Main and Jackson Streets.
Whittlesey served as Ambassador
to Switzerland from 1981 to 1983
before being appointed as Assistant
to the President for Public Liaison.
She was the highest ranking woman
in the White House and only female
member of the President’s Senior
Staff. In her position, Whittlesey
was responsible for outreach pro-
grams concerning domestic and for-
eign policy to all organized interest
groups in the United States includ-
ing business, labor, agriculture,
minority, ethnic, educational and
religious groups.
Whittlesey returned to the post of
Ambassador to Switzerland in May
1985.
Administration, Whittlesey served
two terms as a representative in the
Pennsylvania House of Representa-
tives and served as chairperson and
vice chairperson of the County
Council of Delaware County. As a
member of the Delaware County
Council, she was the highest elected
woman in Pennsylvania for six
years.
A graduate of the University of
Pennsylvania Law School, Whittle-
sey also served as an Assistant
United States Attorney for the East-
ern District of Pennsylvania and as
a Special Assistant Attorney Gen-
eral for Pennsylvania.
Read the
Classifieds
Antqiues; Frances Van Auken;
Patches and Primitives; Bitter-
sweet Antiques; Mary Lou’s
Antiques; Scratch Shop and Country
Club Antiques.
Featured at the show will be
furniture, brass, china, jewelry,
dolls, prints and paintings, accesso-
ries, silver, copper, porcelain,
lamps, linens, cut and pattern glass,
wicker, small oriental rugs, prim-
itves and collectibles.
Kitchen chairmen, Ann and Frank
Bryant, will provide a snack bar
which will feature delicious home-
made soups, sandwiches, and pies
throughout the hours of the show.
A flower mart under the direction
of Pamela Paculavich and Jane
three weeks before Treat will be
ready to sell pizza. There also will
be a variety of New York and.
Philadelphia style Super Subs as
well as the pizza, and Buffalo
Chicken Wings - mild, hot and
hooters.
A wide variety of toppings will be
offered to the pizza lovers and the
pizza can be purchased by the cut
or by the pie. For those who prefer,
white pizza and broccoli pizza will
be sold.
In addition to the Super Subs,
Treat Pizza and Ice Cream will also
offer long dogs, chili dogs and the
popular cheese steak hoagie. Hot
and cold beverages, ranging from
soda to coffee, are also available.
Open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Monday through Saturday, and
from Noon to 11 p.m., Sunday, Treat
will have ‘Call Ahead’ service and
‘Curb’ service. Customers need only
drive in and boys will be ready to
take their order.
Dallas Post/Charlot M. Denmon
Slaff will display hanging baskets,
house plants, bedding plants, and
dried flowers. A flea market, -
headed by Pauline Roth, Betty Stan-
ley, Arlene Evans, and Beverly
Todd will feature antiques and
almost antiques in the lower level of : Se
the Parish House. ey PR
Other committee members
include Shirley Moore and Jan
Goeringer, publicity; Margaret
Anderson, waitresses; Sarah
Welker, calling; Rick and Sandy
Ford, restoration; Doris Maturi,
hospitality ;- Ingrid Prater, finance;
Almenia Evans, admissions; and
Lois Townsend, advisor.
Edna Yatsko is president of the
Churchwomen, and The Reverend
John S. Prater is rector of the
Prince of Peace Church.
Set donated
Shone at 696-3640.
The Wyoming Valley Unit of the
American Cancer Society will hold
its seventh annual‘““‘Ride to Stop
Cancer” on Sunday, May 4 at Dallas
Senior High School. Registration
will begin at 9 a.m. with the ride
commencing at 10 a.m.
The 25-mile, non-competitive ride
will take bicyclists on a safe and
scenic route through several Back
Mountain areas, including Dallas,
Lehman and Harveys Lake. Riders
of all ages are urged to sign up
sponsors-family, friends, neighbors
and business associates - who will
pledge an amount of money for each
mile the rider completes.
Gift certificates and trophies wi
be awarded in both.male ang
female categories for most dolla
collected and most sponso
pledged, and all riders will be elig
ble for a new 10-speed bicycle.
Those riders gathering $50
and those with pledtes amounting}
$75 or more will win a T-shirt.
‘For information or registrati
forms, call the Wyoming Va
Unit of the American Can
Society at 825-7763.