Ara triathletes braved’ rain to finish A stady rainfall that started Saturdy night dampened the enthusiam of many of the triath- letes inSunday’s Greater Wilkes- Barre Tiathlon but not for the local rcers who perservered throughot the event. Complee results of the race were not availble at press time but those repcted had two Back Moun- tain residnts finishing among the 81 profesionals and 22 finishing among th first 851 amateurs. To many of tie amateur triathletes the goal is to inish the event and, if at all possib?, in the top third. WilliamSprau of Shavertown fin- ished 70thin the professional divi- sion with a time of 2:24.05 and Mauureen Connolly of Harveys Lake finished 73rd in 2:25.55. Both received trips for two to the Poconos. Ken Augustine of Shavertown fin- ished highest among the local ama- teurs. He was 279th with a time of 2:26.29. Other Back Mountain finishers were James Harris, Dallas, “294; Robert Derr, Tunkhannock, 310: Wayne Devine, Harveys Lake, 312; Michael Fasulka, Truucksville, 347; Dwight Cummins, Kunkle, 369; Robert Friedman, Shavertown, 398; Donald Hosey, Kingston Township, 401. Charles Eckman, Dallas, 412; eS | Chris Julian, Shavertown, 472; Michael Judge, Dallas,494; Gene Cannon, Dallas, 499; C. Schineller, Harveys Lake, 527; Sean Kavan- agh, Dallas, 580; Brian Davis, Dallas, 666; Doug Henderson, Har- veys Lake, 679; Dr. Wm. Burak, Shavertown, 701; Andrea Isaac, Shavertown, 710; William Kelly, Sweet Valley, 743;Jeanie Karmiel, Shavertown, 764; Kelley Kavanagh, Dallas, 776; Jenni Wartella, Dallas, 842; and Allan Valunas, Shaver- town, 849. Times of the Back Mountain triathletes reported ranged from 2:26.29 to 3:54.09 for ihe three events. Pro ‘riathletes return to area because éhey enjoy the people and the race By CHARLCT M. DENMON ‘taff Writer More tha 300 triathletes and fends gatered at the home of Grry Kowlski, Friday evening, as st and he family hosted the pro- afletes anl-friends at a reception. xcitemat and enthusiasm filled thaair asthe guests arrived with ho: familts or in groups of two or ath. Gretings and handshakes wel exchnged as some of the trialetessaw each other for the firs time in months and others werintrauced for the first time. Whin ashort time, the yard and pati buzed with conversation abot thi race coming up on Sundy, a well as how some of themdid in the races they had enter] duing the summer. As gust of Gerry Kowalski’s, we wre reeting these profession- als fothe'irst time. Curious as to why tey ame to the Back Moun- tain | rae, we decided to ask some f tbm their reason, fully expedng them to answer , ‘‘Becase its a national champion- @ nip ree’. That wan’t the answer we receive fram most of those with whom e tated. Collea Canon, who took first in the woen’ division in 1987, and finishecfirt again this year, is from Bddr, Colorado. “I fit came to Wilkes-Barre because a friend of mine, Tim Baumaj ecouraged me to enter,” said Caa. “I loved the area and everytheg about it. The race was @ specizcr and so well organized. ~ The pee are friendly and the race h a wonderful flavor, a hometo] atmosphere. & “I'maying with local residents and it’s wonderful,”’ Cannon said. Prior to Sunday’s race, Cannon had taken five firsts, three seconds and a third in 10 races. She had raced in Bakersfield, Memphis, Orange County, Columbus, Vancou- ver, and in the Heritage in Califor- nia. Liz Bulman of Ohio, who took first in the 1986 Greater Wilkes- Barre Triathlon, said she comes back to the area because it is so peaceful and the people are SO great. “The setting is beautiful and it is out in the country. The people are friendly and they put you up in their homes. It’s so much nicer than staying in a lonely hotel room,” Bulman said. She said last year she suggested to Gerry that she apply to have the local event become a national championship race. Bulman said Gerry was hesitant at that time, so she was surprised when she learned the triathlon had become a national championship event. Bulman had knee surgery earlier in the year so she did not expect to win on Sunday. She had raced twice in Ohio and twice in Chicago before coming to the Back Moun- tain. She also raced in British Columbia where she came in sixth. Meeting many of the profession- als for the first time and appar- ently enjoying himself a great deal was a young man from Japan. Ryo Murakami, who was entered in the race, his fifth since coming to the ' United States. “I came to the United States to learn English,” Ryo said. “I am attending the University of Penn- sylvania, The triathlon has become a hobby for me. Running is my weakest and biking is my favor- ite,” Ryo explained. Carol Pickard, who’s home is in Fointain dedicated in menory of Mark Wiener By SAI J. LUNDBERG ManagiEditor . Frier and family of the late g Mark ener hosted a dedication ~cerem( at the Kingston Township Municil Building on September 4, where fountain recently was erectean Wiener’s memory. Wier was a resident of Trucks- ville til his death from bone cancen 1987 at the age of 30. His ther, Howard C. Wiener, Jr. thged his friends, neighbors and pt business associates for attends the dedication ceremony. Wiereilso expressed his apprecia- tion 'o'red Potzer, township man- ageral the Supervisors of Kings” ton Ienship for their help and df cooerion; and area professionals whohped in the construction of the utain. Alth ceremony Howard Wiener teal Estate for Sale? ell it through a friend SPECIAL RATE FOR FL ESTATE RENTALS 20 Words : 6 WEEKS ‘10 , ) Prepaid «dd $1.00 if billed) ‘all The Post 675-5211 r mail your ad to: he Dallas Post P.O. Box 366 Lllas, PA 18612 Ddline: Monday 5:00 P.M. said, “We dedicate this fountain as a gift to Trucksville residents and vistors in the memory of, and with love ~ from, Mark Burchard Wiener.” At the time of his death, Wiener was public relations director for the Committee for Economic Growth (CEG). ~ A graduate of Dallas High School, Wiener received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and English, graduating from Jun- iata College in 1979. Before joining the CEG, he was employed as vice- president of Creative Services for Du Val Advertising in Tucson, Ariz. Australia, sat talking with several other athletes. This was the first time she had been to the Greater Wilkes-Barre Triathlon, since this was the first year she had been to the States. Pickard had run five races before entering Sunday’s event, two in Canada and three in the United States. She finished fourth and fifth in two of them. She said ‘she entered the local triathlon because she had heard from others that it had the best competition. Despite the inclement weather on Sunday. Pickard finished 40th. Ron Smith, Master Triathlete, was also entering the local triath: lon for the first time. He also came because ‘he had heard how wonder- ful the local event was. Smith came to the local area from Chicago where he had finished first in the Elite Masters Division of the Chi- cago Triathlon. The Master’s Divi- sion is for those triathletes 40 years and over. The local triathlon was to be his 10th race this season. ‘I have been doing a lot of traveling this season,” Smith said. He was the guest of a local family and said the Back Mountain area was so beauti- ful, he planned to return. Joann Ernst of Palo Alto, Califor- nia, said it was her first visit to the local area. ‘I like to race against the best in competition and this triathlon has a great reputation. I have raced in Miami, Phoenix, Vancouver, and Chicago. I am rebuilding after surgery.” Ernst came in 43rd Sunday. The athletes and friends contin- ued to arrive at the Kowalski’s and ‘as they greeted one another and renewed - friendships; for"'them “to enjoy the food “and beverages prepared for them. p> Mark B. Wiener MEMORIAL HIGHWAY, DALLAS OPEN EVERY DAY 8 A.M. TO 9 P.M. Not Responsible For Typographical Errors We Reserve The Right To Limit Quantities DARING’S BAKE SHOPPE FRESH BAKED SPECIALS DAILY from our Old River Road Bakery AVAILABLE THROUGH SUNDAY WED. Garlic Bread ........................ Lor 98° THURS. Peanut Butter Brownies os $2.52 FRI, Tea Biscuits ................ » poz. $1.40 SAT. & SUN, Sticky Pecan Ring ....... 52.40 For Special Occasion Cakes Call 675-2912 or 675-0696 Racing in the rain These competitors in Sunday’s triathlon were rained on as they passed the intersection of 42nd Street and Old Lake Road on their way to the Shurmaitis) AT TACT 7&7 finish line. (Photo by Linda CV ERACTTIE INE wy — THE D DALLAS POST/Wednesday. September 1988 3 L Dance show: will be in memory of Allison Jones The Northeastern Pennsylvania Academy of Dancing will celebrate its 14th anniversary under the direction of former Rockette and Shavertown resident Barbara Woronko Anazalone with the pres- entation of “That's Entertainment” on the Wilkes College stage. This song and dance variety show will include nearly 100 local talents in two different shows. The first show will run on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 7 p-m. and the second show on Sunday, Sept. 11 at 2 p.m. According to Mrs. Anzalone, the show will spotlight many award winning performers in jazz, tap, classical and neo-classical perform- ances, pantomine, novelty and vocal routines, not to mention a fashion and talent show scheduled for Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Anzalone announced that the performance will be dedicated to the memory of Allison Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jones of Dallas. Allison, an 11 year old shiident at the academy was afflicted with Well's Tumor, a form of cancer which most often victimizes young children. Barbara Anzalone is the wife of Dr. A. Anthony Anzalone of Shav- ertown. Rain dampens Harveys Lake celebration By CHARLOT M. DENMON Staff Writer Dusk came early Monday at Har- veys Lake as dark clouds hovered overhead bringing with them brisk winds and cold air. Bright stars refused to be denied their last glimpse of summer on the lake as they twinkled across the sky defy- - ing the clouds. The brisk, cold wind had an effect on the crowd that usually gathers for the regatta and huge fireworks display which annually heralds the close of summer at Harveys Lake. People began arriv- ing at the Sunset section of the lake where the display is held but not in the numbers that have assembled in past years. The steady downpour of rain Sunday and the increasing cold temperature throughout Monday it~ wastime-=-sent- many people to the city “Sunday as they closed up their v'vaeation homes and returned to the 1} Valley for work and school this week. For the brave who lingered, float- ing slowly in a boats across the lake sometimes with the motor idling, sometimes with it off, the sight was of yellow lights decorat- ing boathouses along the shores and casting their glow over the angry waves, lighting the way for the lake regatta. Sitting in the boats many partici- pants and spectators were dressed in winter jackets, gloves and hats as they glided toward Sunset Beach for the fireworks display. Just as the cold temperature reduced the number of spectators assembling for the fireworks dis- play, the brisk winds and choppy waters reduced the number of boats in the regatta. Sails were not hoisted but with masts trimmed with colored lights, the sailboats moved slowly. around the lake escorted by myriads of small motorboats with their lights flicker- ing like fireflies. As the regatta approached the Sunset area the fireworks display began. An hour of green, orange and purple sprays, hearts and flowers and red, white and blue patriotic bursts filled the sky drawing ‘oohs’ and ‘ahs’ from the crowd on shore as well as those passengers in boats braving the 50 degree tem- peratures to watch from the center : of the lake. “Police, fire and ambulance volun- teers were standing by taking every precaution to protect the men, women and children gathered for the last day of summer 1988 at Harveys Lake. Sailboats slowly disappearing, the other boats heading toward their docks, the crowd left. Some to their car, others into the Grotto for pizza or spaghetti before wending their way home from their final day of summer vacation. 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