2 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, May 25, 1994 Charges against student's mother, principal dismissed By GRACER. DOVE Rost Stat 7 Everyone preferred charges again everyone else, but nobody won. ££. a ee ph _ Charges of disorderly conduct and ‘harrassment filed against Kingston Township resident Laura Cibula by Dallas High School principal Frank Galicki, and a counter-charge of harrassment against Galicki filed by Cibula were-dismissed by District Magis- trate James Tupper after a 2-1/2 hour hearing May 19. . The charges stemmed from an altercation between Cibula and Galicki March 29 at the Dallas High ‘School, in which Galicki said that Cibula pushed him and Cib- ula said that Galicki pushed her. Represented by attorney Bruce Anders, Galicki testified that Cibula and her son, Richard, had encountered him in the school parking lot March 29at 7:30 a.m., requesting a meeting to discuss a situation March 28 with Luzerne Intermediate Unit 18 teacher Joanne Drayer, in which Richard was accused of threatening to shoot Drayer. During the subsequent meet- ing with Mrs. Drayer, superinten- dent Gerald Wycallis, assistant superintendent Dr. Gilbert Grif- fiths and assistant principal David Bieri, Mrs. Cibula became “visibly upset” and continually inter- rupted Mrs. Drayer, Galicki said. “She was more than upset from the minute she entered my office,” Galicki said. “She paced around “and refused to sit down with us.” Mrs. Cibula shouted insults at Drayer and himself, at one point raising her fist and acting as if she were going to hit Mrs. Drayer, ~ Galicki said. He stepped between them while Bieri escorted Mrs. Drayer from the room. When Galicki escorted Mrs. Cibula from the outer office, she attempted to question a student waiting there, Galicki said. After he told her for the third time that she wasn't allowed to do this, she cursed, insulted him and pushed him with her forearm, Galicki said. Bieri and Mrs. Drayer corrobo- rated Galicki's testimony. “Mrs. Cibula said that wouldn't have to worry about her son blow- ing me away, that she would take care of me herself,” Mrs. Drayer said. “Then she lunged at me with her fist raised.” © Dallas High School secretaries “Mary Yankowski and Mary Kre- hely, math teacher Mrs. Sprau “and athletic director Robert Cicon “testified that they had heard Mrs. -Cibula ‘shouting from where they “had been working in the outer / ‘office. No one said that they saw Gal- icki push Cibula, although Bieri, Yankowski, Cicon and Sprau saw Mrs. Cibula push Galicki. “It was a blatant push,” Cicon said. “Her forearm went right into his chest, forcing him backward.” Mrs. Cibula, represented by attorneys Greg Germain and John Pasada, tearfully described her concerns about Richard's educa- tion. “It came over me that som- ethin’ was drastically wrong," she said, her voice cracking. “This harrassment has gone on and on since I asked for a due process hearing because my son wasn't being educated. Me and my husband, we didn't have an attorney, but we had the truth.” Near tears, she said that the school had called her because Richard was talking about harm- ing himself. She said that when Galicki called her about Richard's alleged threat to shoot Mrs. Drayer, she called one of Richard's friends, who said that the statement wasn't true. She went to the high school March 29 with Richard and her brother-in-law, Steven Cibula, to speak with Galicki. “He was angry that Iwas there,” she said. “He was nasty with me. I knew that this gun incident never happened.” She admitted speaking loudly, but denied insulting and cursing at Galicki. “I'll swear on the Bible that I did not use that filthy language,” she said. “I won't use it in my house and won't let my children use it. I swear to Almighty God I didn't say those things.” Shealsoasserted thatshe never hit or pushed Galicki. It was the other way around, she said. “We both reached for the door at the same time and he pushed against me with his hand. I wasn't hurt physically, but emotionally...” She said that her son is now in a partial hospitalization program in Wilkes-Barre due to the in- dicents at the school. “My son was slandered in the newspapers. All I want is for us to be left alone,” Mrs. Cibula said. “I want my son to be educated. That's all that I ever wanted, but they keep picking on him.” Her brother-in-law, Steven Cibula, who was also present during the meeting with Galicki, corroborated her testimony. In dismissing all charges against both parties, Tupper said that there was no point in drag- ging them through the court sys- tem. “What point would it serve?" he said. ‘Red Cross plans pool safety program 4 The Wyoming Valley Chapter, American Red Cross, will again sponsor the 2nd Annual Home Swimming Pool Safety Seminary on °d une 8, from 8-10 p.m. in the Chapter House, 156 South Franklin St., “Wilkes- Barre, iH ‘The seminar will include pool chemistry, safety and chemical storag e. +. Call the Health Services, American Red Cross at 823-7161 to fpregteter Seating is limited. @ 5 oy ORC, ate Fa F. Zo ee x 288-3500 Mark Plaza, Edwardsville, Rt. 11 586-6000 Rts. 6 & 11, Clarks Summit N.E. Penna's Renowned Spot For Great Food & Entertainment Steaks « Chops + Seafood cr AT ST wa ns NE aaEY Over 100 Entrees Oper for Lunch & Dinner 11:30 AM. - 2 AM., 7 Days a Week ENTERTAINMENT iy Fri., May 27 Rick Manweller Sat., May 28 Die-Hard POST PHOTO/GRACE R. DOVE COOLING OFF SOME HOT CASH - Workers from William Dill Construction Co. remove some burnt insulation from the First Eastern Bank building, where a minor fire, possibly from a welder’s torch, ignited it shortly after 3 p.m. May 23. Smoky fire shuts bank By GRACE R. DOVE Post Staff A small, smoky insulation fire shortly after 3 p.m. May 23 caused the Dallas branch of First Eastern Bank to close an hour early. According to Dallas fire chief Brett Slocum, workmen renovat- ing the building's interior acci- dentally set some insulation on fire, possibly with a welding torch. A bank spokesperson said the fire had started to spread to the attic and rafters before it was extinguished. Bank personnel forced to leave the building chatted nervously as they gathered in the parking lot, some wiping their eyes as fire- fighters vented the acrid smoke from the building. “It was a relatively minor fire,” Slocum said. “They had it out by the time that we arrived. We took care of a couple of hot spots while they removed the burnt insula- tion.” The minor soot and smoke damage wouldn't prevent the bank from opening for business Tues- day, according to the bank's spokesperson. Genealogical Society to meet May 26 The Northeast Pennsylvania Genealogical Society will meet May 26, at 7 pim.-at the American Legion Hall, 386 Wyoming Avenmue, Kingston. There is free parking behind the building, with-an entrance from. Pringle Street. The speaker will be Linda Munley, Registrar of Wills for Lackawanna County. Plans will be made for field trips in June, July and August. Everyone is welcome. For further information, call Joe Bryer, Blakely, 383-0725; or Dean Sawyer, Forty Fort, 288-7609. ...* Flash Cards } * Story Books ¢ Arts & Crafts 287-6999 "WANTED Hoban's Parent / Teacher Store PARENTS To Round-up fun & educational games, activities, and workbooks for their child's developing mind * Sidewalk Chalk & Paint Turn Yourself In 210 Division St. Kingston, PA 18704 * Science Kits ¢ Giant Floor Puzzles * Rocks & Fossils ¢ Puzzle Books Memorial Day observances The following area observances and events will take place during the Memorial Day weekend: al JACKSON TOWNSHIP MEMORIAL SERVICE A Memorial Service sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Jackson Township Vol. Fire Co. will be held at the Fire Hall Honor Site on Chase Road, May 28 at 2 p.m. Rev. Rudolph Libeck, PhD, will lead several prayers. EY Remarks will be made by M/Sgt. Neno Sartini USAF, RET. and Mike Balash on POW/MIA's Issues, Post 2, Wyoming, Pa. Veterans of the Vietnam War. Members of the 109th Field Artillery and Marine Wing Support Squadron will also participate. The Ladies Auxiliary will present a Memorial Wreath, carried by Boys Scout Troop 232 and Eagle Scout Sam Wilkes. | A tribute to Louis Broody will be included in the service. ; Chairpersons for the service are Irene Kasko Preslipski; Desiree Evans; Charles Kasko, SFC. Steven Stempien and Karen Richards.;: 5 DALLAS BOROUGH MEMORIAL SERVICE i Sen. Charles D. Lemmond Jr. will be guest speaker at the Memorie) Day Services held by Daddow-Isaac Post 672, The American Legion, Dallas, May 30. The parade will leave the Legion Home at 9 a.m. and proceed to the Memorial in Dallas Center where a short service will be held. Michael Trosan, Dallas Senior High School will recite the Get- tysburg Address. A wreath will be laid and the Dallas Senior High School Band will play. The parade will proceed to Warden Cemetery, the corner of Lake Street and Center Hill Road, where Lemmond will speak. y Commander Walter I. Galka will also speak followed by a salvo fi the firing squad, John George, Commander. Additional Service will be held at Chapel Lawn Memorial Park at approximately 10:30 a.m. Greg Scholes is parade Marshal. For information call Post Adjutant Tom Reese at 675-5929. its SWEET VALLEY FIREMEN'S FAIR 3% The Sweet Valley Vol. Fire Company will hold its annual Memorial Day Fair and Parade weekend. The fair will open May 26 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. for family nights. with a ride special from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. for $6. Entertainment will be provided from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 by “Neil Metcalf and the Outsiders.” May 27, the grounds are open 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. with entertainment provided by “Laredo” from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. May 28, the grounds are open from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. with “Southbound” playing from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. A Pet Parade will start at 5:30 p.m. Memorial Day, grounds are open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. with A} Hess and Family playing from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Fireman's Parade will begin at 1:30 followed by a Fireman's Bucket Brigade. The frigprounds are on Main Road, Sweet Valley behind the Ross TWR/ choo For information, call 477-2881 or 477-5239. 7468 Perennial Garden: Le Raysville, Pennsylvania A Hardy field grown perennials Aquatic & bog plants Ferns «a Groundcover a Hosta Sempervivum oid Walk through gardens EesWaler display. on on oh : ipa aa Custornal Information Center Visit our Country Store Open 7 daysaweek8am-5pm From Tunkhannock Rt. 6 to Wyalusing. 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