VW wo. 25 Cents Riding bridal party party. From left, motorcycle Dallas Post/Donna Sutliff and Wanda Kowalski, Challenger. and Tom By JEAN HILLARD Staff correspondent Happy is the bride that the sun shines on — an old cliche, had a double meaning for Saturday's bride, Debra Roper. Howard Jones of Edwardsville, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Jones and Debra Roper of Edwardsville, daughter of Patricia Beaufia and the late William Messing were united in marriage Saturday, June 28, at the Wyoming Avenue Christian Church, Kingston, by Rev. Swartz. The couple’s attendants were all members of “The Run for Fun’ motorcycle club and, upon leaving the church, instead of the normal bridal ride in decorated cars the wedding party was escorted to motorcycles. The bride and groom, best man, Bob Caverly and matron of honor Delores Caverly, were lined up followed by the other attendants Gary and Sandy Whitesell, John Pavalis and Patti Tolly, Tony and Wanda Kowalski, Skip and Chris Davis. All the attendants are residents of the Back Mountain Area. The ladies were all donned in formal gowns and guys all dressed in black leather vests, black dress pants. Helmets, of course, were the main topic of passerbys as gowns flew in the breeze and their smiling faces brought smiles to all who observed along the route from Kingston to Dallas, out Huntsville Road, then up to the Caverly residence in Chase where photos were taken. The bride, who was given in marriage by Chris Yankovich,*is employed at Corner Fash- ions. Mr: Jones owns hiS own business where he is employed as a Sanitary Engineer. An evening reception was held at the Russian Club in Edwardsville. Following a wedding rip, via motorcycle of course, to Niagara Falls, New York, the couple will reside in Edwardsville. Interesting as it was, the cloudy skies and intermittent rains on Saturday never touched the bride as the sun shone on her at all the right times and the downpour came only after the wedding party reached its destination. J By CHARLOT M. DENMON Staff Correspondent The Dallas Borough mini-park located on Huntsville Road, bor- dered on one side by Pinecrest Avenue and on the other side by Water Street, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. The park, which features modern appoint- ments among a rustic setting, was made possible by a group of inter- ested civic-minded borough resi- dents directed by Mrs. Robert (Sylvia) Hughes, Stone Hedge, = ough. In commemoration of the Bicen- tennial, Rev. Douglas N. Akers, former pastor of Dallas United Methodist Church, suggested the development of a memorial park at one of the first meetings of the committee. Mrs. Hughes, assisted by Co-chairmen Mrs. Leo (Rose) Mohen, lost no time in getting started on the park project. Donald Smith of Smith, Miller & Associates agreed to design the park as his company’s contribution to the The plan was presented to the America the Beautiful Fund, Inc. and was selected by the corporation to be registered as one of its approved projects. When approval for the park was final, the chairmen invited all residents, businesses and organizations, who wished to partic- ipate in the project, to do so. The first work day scheduled was June 12, 1976, at the park site. Persons turned out with trash bags, rakes and sickles to clear away brush to make room for walking paths and benches. Members of Boy Scout Troop 281 also helped with the park and Ray Hillman of Dallas Kiwanis agreed to supply a suitble sign for the mini-park. The committee had a budget of $1,000 for the mini-park. In August, 1976, Mrs. Mohen obtained the serv- ices of David Wojciechowski and David Hurst of Dallas, who volun- teered their services. The two men were very talented and were able to build all of the playground facilities. Floyd Milbrodt was paid to do the necessary excavating and clearing that could not be done by hand, and (See PARK, page 2) Park inspected the recreation park. Dallas Post/Charlot M. Denmon Traffic light By JOHN HOINSKI Staff Writer Motorists traveling through the Dallas business district near the Dallas Shopping Center will no longer have to deal with the hazard- ous driving conditions that pre- viously existed there. Last Friday at 10:13 a.m., the flashing lights located at the Rt. 309 415 intersection near Franklin's Restaurant were put into operation and will now undergo a 30-day testing period to correct any flaws that may occur. The probationary time, however, will coincide with the lights being in operation. The traffic light project was initi- ated nearly two months ago, and, for the last week and a half, flash- ing signals have been on. “We usually turn the blinking lights on for a week or two before they go into operation,” Angelo Boezi, assistant district traffic engji- neer for PennDOT, said. “If the light is located where there had been no previous signal before, we like to give the people a warning that something is going to happen there soon. It gives them an oppor- tunity to become familiar with it. “Then, there will be a testing period of 30 days which will start from the time the lights are turned on and controlling traffic. So, if any problems develop during that time we will be able to correct them.” The $30,000 project, done by Kuharchik Construction of Exeter, is expected to alleviate a potentially dangerous hazardous traffic spot that had existed over the years. Motorists attempting to exit the Dallas Shopping Center and the 309- 415 Plaza across the highway have been experiencing problems driving into the flow of traffic. The lights will also aid people driving in from Tunkhannock attmpting to make the left hand turn onto RT. 415 heading into Wilkes-Barre. appoint By CHARLOT M. DENMON Staff Correspondent A resolution to appoint Rodger Bearde as athletic director and Michael Sharok as golf coach for the 1986-87 school year as recom- mended by senior high school | prin- cipal John Zaleskas at the June 30 meeting of the Lake-Lehman School Board was first tabled until a future meeting on a motion by sichool director Martin Noon then, fiollow- ing an eight-minute recess, br'ought back for reconsideration bly the board. In an unprecedented move; ath- letic-activities chairman Joseph “Red” Jones’ resolution to appoint Bearde, seconded by Gilbert Tough and Donald Jones, was questioned by director Noon, who obje(:ted to appointing Bearde because Iie also Dallas Post/./iane Renn being coaches basketball. When Director Red Jones stated that Bearde and Sharok were the only two profes- sional staff members who applied for the two positions, Noon recom- mended that the district advertise the position outside of the school district. He made a motion, sec- onded by Ed Mark, that the motion to appoint Bearde and Sharok be tabled until a future meeting. The motion to table passed by a 5- 4 vote with Noon, Mark, Bing Wolfe, Robert Emory and Charles Nafus voting in favor; Gilbert Tough, Allen Keiper, Donald Jones and ainst. In an eight-minute recess of the board declared by Board President Keiper, Wolfe moved to bring the motion before the directors for reconsideration with the motion sec- onded by Noon. This motion to (See LEHMAN, page 2) Board settles budget By JOHN HOINSKI Staff Writer The Dallas School Board, at a special meeting Friday night, finally settled on its 1986-87 budget at $10,280,801, raising taxes in the district by 2.5 mills to a total of 416. Those voting in favor of the jea- sure, which passed by a 5-4 count were ' Ernest Ashbridge, John George, Albert Pisaneschi, Thqmas Landon and Dr. William Camp. Those voting against the move were board president Donald Jones,. James Richardson, Tex Wilson{ and Harry Sickler. T For the past few months, rd members had been discussing{var- ious methods of cutting cgsts, including the elimination of certain academic programs and teachers involved in those studies. But, under the adopted budget, those programs will remain intact because of finan- ‘cial assistance in the form of state funds. Monies will be available for three part-time teachers in business edu- cation, chemistry and English as well as funding for a middle school principal which has not yet been (See BOARD, page 2) Inside The Post Calendar ............... 16 Classified ......... 13,14 Commentary ......... 6 Cookbook ............... 7 Obituaries ............. 4 People ................... 8 School .................. 11 Sports ................ 3,10
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