| 16 great-grandchildren; | | great-great-grandchildren; sisters, ‘The Dallas Post their Third Annual Craft Show & Dallas UMC craft show The Couples Club of the Dallas United Methodist Church will host Sale at the church, 4 Parsonage Street, Dallas, on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thirty- two vendors will feature a'variety of crafts including wooden items, painted sweatshirts, ceramics, porcelain, mop dolls, rag rugs and oil painted items. A snack bar and bake sale will be sponsored by the church. Admission is free. Some members of the Couples Club are shown above: Priscilla Liput, Reverend Mike Bealla, Susan Kleiner, Donna Lehman and Jim Lehman. ‘By ERIC FOSTER Post Staff Caring for kids is second nature to the family of Alan D. and Mar- leen Shaver of Dallas. And that is the reason the Shavers were among five families chosen as a “Family of the Year” by The Family Service Association of Wyoming Valley. The Shavers were honored Sunday, November 17, at a ceremony at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre. With a son of their own, Alan Jr., or A.J., the Shavers are in the process of adopting Stephen and Samantha, a brother and sister foster pair now in their care, and are caring for a 19-month-old fos- ter child, Christopher. “God plays a big part in my life,” said Alan Shaver. “We're both born again and we believe that God has enabled us to take these children and give them a home.” According to George's parents, George and Mary Shaver, who made the nomination, the Shavers are active in numerous commu- wbituaries JAY DAGLE Jay A. Dagle, 59, of Mead- owcrest, Trucksville, died suddenly Nov. 12, 1991, at home. Born in Hershey, he was the son LEONARD EVERETT Leonard H. Everett, of Larch Lane, Wilkes-Barre, died Nov. 17, 1991 at home. Born in Hanover Township, he of the late George and Catherine was the son of the late Harvey and Shite Dagle. He was a graduate of Hershey High School. He had re- sided in Trucksville for the past 30 years. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. He attended the Trucksville United Methodist ‘Church. He was also a member of George M. Dallas Lodge 531, ‘F.&A.M.; the Greater West Side Chapter 102, Disabled American Veterans; the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4909, Dupont; and Taddow Isaac American Legion @ 672, Dallas. urviving are his daughter, Judy Jennings, Williamsport; one grand- ‘son. Funeral services were Friday. GRANT DAVIS Grant L. Davis, 40, of Montrose Street, Philadelphia, died Nov. 15, 11991, at home, after an illness, po in Pineville, Ore., he was ti® son of Grant Davis, Billings, Mont. and Dorothy Lees Davis, Dallas. He was a graduate of Dal- 4s Senior High Schooland a 1975 aduate of the University of Penn- Sylvania, and was a member of the Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity. He had resided in Philadelphia for the ‘past 15 years. He was employed as ‘arestaurant manager and maitre'd. He was a former member of the Dallas United Methodist Church. Surviving, in addition to his .parents, are brothers, Michael L., ‘Arlington, Va.; Brian L., Glas- ‘tonbury, Conn.; Jonathan L, ‘Washington, D.C.; maternal grand- oe Mrs. John T. Lees, Scran- wf : . TFuneral services will be 11 a.m. ‘from the Richard H. Disque Fu- ‘neral Home, Memorial Highway, .Dallas. Memorial donations, if desired ‘may be made to the Episcopal .Community Services of Philadel- ‘phia or to the Hospice Program of Pennsylvania Hospital of Philadel- _phia. "RALPH GRACEY Ralph W. Gracey, of West Wal- “nut Street, Plymouth, died Nov. - 15, 1991, at home following an . gness. + Born in Canada, he was the son of Franklin and Ruth Burgdorff . Gracey. He was preceded in death by a son, David Lee; daughter, Melissa . Gracey. Surviving, are his wife, the for- mer June Peters; sons, Arthur Lee, * Wilkes-Barre; Ralph S., at home; - daughters, Mrs. Richard Wanyo, “Plymouth; Mrs. Thomas Peters, Dallas; Terry Lynn, at home; seven grandchildren; one great-grand- ‘ child; brothers, Franklin, Ashley; Harry, Mara Loma, Calif.; several . nieces and nephews. : Interment, Edge Hill Cemetery, West Nanticoke. ‘ALICE KARASEK ' Alice Karasek, formerly of Swoy- «ersville, died Nov. 13, 1991, at . Leader East Nursing Home, King- | ston, where she had been a guest. . Shewas the daughter of the late : Alexander and Anna Cieslik. + She was preceded in death by _ her husband, Walter; daughter, * Ruth Tavello; grandson, Walter. + Surviving are sons, Edward, " Kingston; Leo, Dallas; Stanley, * West Wyoming; 13 grandchildren; three * Veronica Kobericki, Dickson City; Frances Mecca, Dunmore. Interment, St. Mary's Czesto- owa parish cemetery. Mabel Hersch Everett. He was a charter member of the Harveys Lake Rod and Gun Club and the Wilkes-Barre Barbershop Harmony Chorus. He was preceded in death by a sister Marion Everett. Surviving in addition to his wife, the former Teresa Miller, are daugh- ters, Mrs. Tim Mozdian, Moun- taintop; Mrs. John Sopp, King- ston; son, Leonard J., Harveys Lake; brother, Kenneth, Dayton, Ohio; sisters, Mrs. Harold Williams, Wilkes-Barre; Mrs. Rose Steele, Morrow, Ohio; seven granddaugh- ters, several nieces and nephews. Interment, St. Nicholas parish cemetery, Shavertown. JEROME LENCOSKI Jerome Lencoski, of Poland Street, Swoyersville, died Nov. 11, 1991, at Nesbitt Memorial Hospi- tal, Kingston. Born in Edwardsville, he was the son of the late Andrew and Mary Lencoski. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret; sisters, Ann Latosec and Julia. Surviving are his wife, the for- mer Dorothy Robedda; sons, Jer- ome, Tunkhannock; Andrew, Texas; Joseph, Philadelphia; daughter, Mary Ann Krysiewski, Plains Township; stepchildren, Geraldine Margallis and Joanne Baker, both of Swoyersville; Mary Ann Hudick, Centermoreland; Dolores Paratore, Luzerne, Kathryn Bankovich, West Wyoming; 21 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchil- dren; sisters, Veronica Wienckow- ski, Morrisville, NJ; Frances Sopata and Sabina Baran, both of Swoy- ersville; brother, Al, New Brun- swick, NJ. Interment, Holy Trinity Ceme- tery, Swoyersville. REMO QUARTERONI Remo “Raymond” Quarteroni, of Luzerne, died Nov. 16, 1991, at the Veterans Administration Medi- cal Center, Wilkes-Barre, follow- ing a brief illness. He was the son of the late Frank and Elvira Bonomini Quarteroni. He and his wife, the former Suzanne Fetchko, celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on May 8, 1991. He was preceded in death by a brother, Reno. Surviving in addition to his wife, are a son, Ronald, Dallas; daugh- ters, Sue Anne Hendricks, Lan- caster; Barbara Anne Q. Killian. Mountaintop; brother, Rudolph, Luzerne; seven grandchildren. Interment, Italian Independent Cemetery, West Wyoming. LINDA RACZKOWSKI Linda J. Raczkowski, 39, of Sharpe Street, Alden, died Nov. 18, 1991, at the home of her brother, Allen, Lake Silkworth, where she had been a guest for the past six months. Surviving in addition to her brother, are her mother, Alice M. Rinehimer Arnold and stepfather, Ira G. Arnold, both of Alden; broth- ers, Raymond, Plautki, Fla.; Frank, Shavertown; sisters, Dolores Price, Richland, NC; Diane Burdulis, Plymouth; several nieces and nephws. Interment, Slocum Cemetery, Slocum. nity projects, especially at the Northmoreland Baptist Church in Centermoreland, where Alan is a trustee and a Marleen a teacher. The two own a used school bus which they use to transport Bible school and Sunday school stu- dents, both in Centermoreland and to the Summit Baptist Academy in Clarks Summit. “Our church family supported Dallas family honored by Family Service Ass'n us with about 35 people,” said Alan Shaver of the people who attended the ceremony to see them receive the recognition. ; To support their growing family, the Shavers recently started their own lawn care business and are Amway representatives. “They are always ready and willing to help others in need,” said Rev. James Howell. “I have seen them care for and nurture these children as their own. Their birth son, A.J. accepts and loves these children as part of their family.” “This is the United Nations Year of the Family, and what better place to celebrate this than right here in the Wyoming Valley,” said Bill Bachman, the host of the cere- mony. Among the criteria used to se- lect the honored families from among 20 nominations, Bachman listed teamwork, meeting special challenges and crises, individual growth within the family, and community involvement. Eric Lee, a member of the Fam- ily Service Association's board, inspired the idea for a “Family of the Year Award,” which Bachman promised would become an an- nual event. Formed in 1895, The Family Service Association offers individ- ual, couple, family and group counseling on a wide range of topics, many of them related to marriage and raising children. A FANTASTIC FAMILY - Shown from left is the Shaver family. Back row, Marleen Shaver, Alan Shaver, who is holding foster child ‘Dallas, PA Wednesday, November 20, 1991 13 Chris Smith, and A.J. Shaver. Standing in front are Stephen and Sa- mantha Shaver. (Post Photo/Eric Foster) i In addition to a plaque, the honored families will receive gift certificates from Bartikowsky's, The Bon Ton, Boscov's, Hottle's, and Peking Chef. Other families who were recog- nized were the Feyrer family from Kingston, the Lee family of Hazle- ton, the Mimnaugh family of Laf- . lin, and the Stanek family of Ash- ley. The family of Joseph and Debbie Goryl of Trucksville, and oh the family of James and Valerie Gialanella of Orange were among 4 the twenty families which were nominated for recognition. The Mount Zion Baptist Church Choir and Youth Choir provided entertainment for the ceremony." Harveys Lake drops out of Comm Center By ERIC FOSTER Post Staff It's official — Harveys Lake Borough will drop out of the Back Mountain Communications Cen- ter as of May 12, 1992. Several members of the borough council and Mayor Joseph Boyle went to the Communications Center board meeting November 12 armed with a letter stating the borough was going to withdraw from the center. At an October 30 special meet- ing, the borough council had passed a resolution to begin the process of dropping out of the Back Mountain Communications Cen- ter, and joining the Luzerne County Communications Center. The difference? The borough will save half of the $25,811 that the Back Mountain Communica- tions Center asked Harveys Lake to pay for 1992. The borough will have to pay half of that figure, or $12,905.50, because its contract with the Communications Center stipulates that six months notice be given before a pullout. Another difference is that bor- ough residents who call 911 will still be connected with the Back Mountain Communications Cen- ter, but dispatchers at the Back Mountain center will then have to telephone the Luzerne County Communications Center, adding an extra step and slowing response slightly. “I feel bad that we're pulling 29 sweet valley © Wilkes-Barre, Center Qorelondy GR Fisher SURVEYING AND MA 134 West Division Street out,” said councilman David Abod at the meeting. “But we're looking at $25,000 versus $0. I think if you were on the same side of the fence you might make the same choice.” Harveys Lake's pullout will force the Communications Center to trim anextra $12,900 fromits $172,071 budget, a task assigned to King- ston Township manager Jeffrey Box, who prepares the center's budget every year. “The center is such a labor in- tensive operation, there's not much you can cut out,” said Box. Box said that among the items which will probably be cut from the center's 1992 budget are a capital improvement fund of $5,000, and a planned pension fund for the dispatchers of $3,000. Other savings will come from hir- ing more part-time dispatchers instead of an additional full-time dispatcher because part-time dis- patchers will cost the centerless in insurance benefits and payroll taxes. The Center was also planning to move its facility from the cramped Dallas Township Municipal Build- ing to a space at Nesbitt Hospital's Back Mountain Medical Center. That plan has been put on hold. “It bugs me that we will pay $32,000 a year, and Harveys Lake will pay nothing and still have 911 service,” said Box. The Harveys Lake Fire and Ambulance Company has never belonged to the Communications Center by donating the $1,500 a falls $ WILKES -BARR! year that other are fire and ambu- lance companies do. Eventually, the Center may change its funding formula to one based on the number of residents, or the assessed value of property within the municipality. If either of those two plans were to be adopted, Dallas Borough and Harveys Lake would be asked to pay less to the Communications Center. Jackson and Lehman townships would see a large in- crease in what they are asked to pay. Dallas Borough councilman Don Cooper said that in the future, a new funding formula would be needed. Slow sales blamed for Deer Meadow Estates extension The Luzerne County: Planning Commission approved a request for a one-and-one-half year exten- sion on the preliminary plan ap- proval for the Deer Meadow Es- tates subdivision at its meeting Thursday, November 14. The developer of the subdivi- sion, Edward Nelen, said that the extension was necessary because the recession has slowed home sales. Only three homes have been completed so far, two more will be finished soon, one was recently started, and three additional lots have been sold, said Nelen. “Frankly, couldn't handle another hit like this,” said Cooper of the $25,811 that the borough is paying to the ot communications center. For 1993, balancing the cen- ter's budget may be a little easier, said Box, because an annual loan payment of $16,000 will be paid off in 1992. The loan was taken out to set up the center in 1988. The Communications Center also accepted the resignation of chief dispatcher Mark Bregman at 5 the meeting. Bregman will remain as a regular dispatcher. William Alaimo was appointed temporary chief dispatcher. : Up to 51 single-family homes could be built on the 30 acres of land. 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