) LR The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, February 16, 1996 3 Rs By MICHAEL TWICHELL Post Correspondent DALLAS - They're racing to- watd the dance floor. The Dallas BMX Racing Team is holding a fund raiser and is asking Back Mountain residents for support. “Dallas BMX, headed by Rich and Susan Harris, is a non-profit organization for BMX (Bicycle Moto Cross) riders from the ages of five through adult. All the team’s members are Back Moun- tain residents, mostly from Dallas and Shavertown. * The team began about a year ago, and started picking up the pace around August, participat- ing in races twice weekly at Cedar Track in Clarks Summit during the ‘summer, and and then at Arena BMX in White Haven for the winter, as well as other tracks in’ Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey. “' According to Susan Harris, no one on the team has suffered any injuries other than minor bruises and a slight concussion. “Nothing “a Dan Stavish, left, and Brian Sabatura in action. major has happened so far,” she said. Current team members range in age from 10 to 36, including Harris's husband, Rich, and her Dallas, home not so different exchange student discovers By RONALD BARTIZEK Post Staff DALLAS - Thanks to her host parents, Egda Hernandez, a Ro- tary exchange student from Ven- ezuela, feels right at home in Shavertown. . There are differences, of course, ~ notleast of which is the number of people in the household; Egda has one sister at home, 21-year- old Egmi who is a student at Valencia University. She has rstayed with Paul and Melissa i Saxon and their five children since arriving in the Back Mountain in | August. “I love the family,” Egda told | The Post during an interview con- ducted after she had addressed | the February, meeting of the Back | Mountain’ Businéss and Profes- sional Association. “I feel the Sax- | ons are my family.” 33 | During her presentation, Egda ! described her native land and its {diverse regions, from sun- | drenched beaches to snow-capped mountains and spectacular wa- | terfalls. She also played a video | tape produced by the national | tourist agency, which illustrated | the diversity and attractions of ' the South American nation. | Egda is from Valencia, a city of i @ ® about 3 million people not far from the coast where her father, Jose, owns a business. She wore a black armband Thursday, as a sign of mourning for her aunt, who died a week earlier. While it's hard to be away from home, she often speaks with her family on the telephone. A senior, she will spend the entire school year at Dallas High School, after which she hopes to study computer science in col- lege. While she said U.S. and Ven- ezuelan schools are similar, she noted some differences. She takes seven classes here, while the day is filled with 12 classes at home. Because of the tropical climate, the school day begins at 7 a.m. and ends at 1:30 p.m. The summer vacation is a . week longer than in the U.S. A gymnast in Valencia, Egda swims the freestyleileg for the Dallas relay team, and plans to play soccer on the school team this spring. Her obvious satisfac- tion with her experience has more than made up for an early sur- prise; she thought she would be going to Dallas, Texas when she filled out her application for the program. One thing, Egda says, doesn't vary around the world. “The par- ents are the same.” son Richard. boys and girls to participate with the team,” she said. LW WN TREN oon | Unfinished Furniture SALE Save 15% to 40% Hardwood - Ready to Finish Bedrooms « Wall Units Desks « Blanket Chests Entertainment Cabinets Coffee - End Tables Layaway - Ends March 2 THE FURNITURE WORKSHOP 115 W. Center Hill Rd., Dallas 675-5288 West Side Area Vocational-Technical ' “School is conducting an Open House on Thursday, February 15, 1996 beginning at methodology. @ 6:30 PM. and concluding at 9:00 PM. Throughout the evening there will be demonstrations, tours of the vocational : areas, and programs conducted by :@ facultyand students, highlighting vocational : and academic skills and teaching the Door prizes will be awarded and refreshments will be served. All members of _ the community are invited. West Side Area Vocational-Technical School 75 EVANS STREET PRINGLE BOROUGH KINGSTON, PENNSYLVANIA 18704-1899 : PHONE: 717-288-8493 Vocational Education The Choice With A Future “We welcome both Members provide their own bikes and helmets, and team uni- forms are purchased with money from fund raising. “We're work- ing toward buying a utility trailer for hauling the bikes to races, as well as offset some of the cost of the uniforms, which are $80 apiece for just a Yersey and a pair of pants,” said Harris of the upcom- ing fund raising dance. The team is also looking for sponsors to help with expenses as well. According to Harris, “I sent 100 letters to area businesses about sponsoring us, and I re- ceived only six responses.” There is a monthly member- ship charge of $3, and members can also join the American Bi- cycle Association for $35 a year. The dance will be held on Feb- ruary 24th at the Kunkle Com- munity Hall from 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Music will be provided by DJ Brian's Songs. The Kunkle Fire Company will have refresh- ments for sale. Tickets are $3 in advance, $3.50 at the door. For more information on the dance, tickets, or sponsorship, call Rich and Susan Harris at 675-0911. Egda Hernandez, a Rotary exchange student from Venezuela, spoke to members of the Back Mountain Business and Professional Association Feb. 8. She is shown with Dr. John Alaimo, BMBPA president, left; and board members Mary Ellen Giannuzzi, second from right; and Jim Hawk, far right. Athletic and Casual Footwear & Apparel © Outerwear Avia Ariel Women's © Med. Only Air Essential & : “._ Men's & Women's =. Med. & Wide Blk. or Wht. 100 Avia Run/Walk Png —— ® ABA Women's | “1. Women's » Med. Only Dallas BMX bicycle racing team gets off toa fast start Members of the Dallas BMX bicycle racing team are, from left, ] ’ ' ’ ' ) ] ] ’ ’ 1] Bi mes Sama a kneeling; Steven Liparela, Rich Harris Ill, Joseph Liparela, Roy Kelly, Ben Russoniello. Standing, Dan Stavish, Rich Harris Jr. and : Brian Sabatura. DALLAS - The Back Mountain Business and Professional Asso- ciation is planning an Easter treat for children in the area. The orga- nization will sponsor an Easter Egg Hunt the Saturday before Easter, at the Penn State campus in Lehman. Mary Ellen Gianuzzi is arrang- ing the event, and asks leaders of youth groups to contact BMBPA if they would like to attend as a group. Three new members have joined the group's board of directors: Tom Robinson, Penn State Wilkes- Barre; Neela Patel, Mailboxes, Etc.; BMBPA plans Easter egg hunt and Dennis Baer, Domino's Pizza. They are replacing Elva Valen- tine, Nancy Eckert and Joseph Mooney, whose terms expired. BMBPA president John Alaimo said plans for the association to take over maintenance and beau- tification of the area at the inter- section of Routes 309 and 415 are moving ahead, pending approval from PennDOT. The group will landscape the island, install a sign and then maintain the area. Anyone interested in learning more about these plans, or about BMBPA, may call Alaimo at 696- 3766. Hometown news « Hometown product ‘The Dallas Post Air Current Run/Walk e ETONIC * NIKE e ASICS e NEW * LA GEAR BALANCE * REEBOK * AVIA id, SNEAKER KING rr oa hd Reebok Fitness Glide Supreme Mens & Women's Med. & Wide Bh. Blk. or Wht. New Balance Healthwalker Men's & Women's Med. & Wide Blk. or Wht. Latest Spring Footwear & Apparel Styles Arriving Daily! Feb. 20,
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