8 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, February 26, 1997 aan POST PHOTOS/KYLIE SHAFFERKOETTER Mary Beth Kondard and Mel Ackley sprucing up the counter at Wendy's. POST PHOTO/KYLIE SHAFFERKOETTER Bill Luke, left, and Jake Apaliski.with one of the signs that have been catching drivers' eyes. Sigiis tickle drivers’ funny bones DALLAS - “Forget the Joneses,” “Be your wife's best friend,” “Do something charitable” and “Don’t whine.” These are just a few of the suggestions offered to the com- munity by the employees of Little Lumber on Rt. 118. The mes- sages written in black letters are bold against the white background of the sign board in front of the store, which might normally be used to advertise prices. “It has proved to be the best advertising,” said Kathy Miller, an employee. “People really no- tice it. They call up and compli- ment us all the time.” ~ The first message was put up Skanderson receives bachelors degree Kami M. Skanderson of Dallas received a B.S. in Special Educa- tion from Slippery Rock Univer- sity at its winter commencement. HOMESCHOOL EVALUATIONS To be given in my home in Tunkhannock for grades K-6th the month of April by appointment. The fee is $35.00 per student and $15.00 for each additional student. 836-4257 for an appointment. during the blizzard last year and captured the sentiment of many. It read, “What's next, locust or famine?” The store continued with the idea, using the sign to show support for local school teams, such as the Lake-Lehman band. So who thinks up all of these clever bits of free advice? “We all write them,” explained Miller. “Some Jake (Jake Apaliski, store manager) won't let us put up. He's our censor,” she said with a grin. “We put them up to make people ~ smile,” said Miller. by Kylie Shafferkoetter Business (continued from page 1) Denise and Phillip DeLuca of Dallas recently opened Back Mountain Gold and Silversmith, along Memorial Highway in Dal- las. The glittering store opened its doors to the public four months ago. Denise DeLuca said she and her husband are very pleased to be in Dallas and with their clien- tele. “I'm very happy. For being so new, business is doing very well,”DeLuca said. “We really love this area and it's growing,” she responded when asked why they chose the Back Mountain as the location of their business. This is the couple's first business to- gether. Phillip DeLuca has been a jeweler for several years. The DeLucas are the only em- ployees of the store. Interestingly, the gems are not always the cen- ter of attention for some pass- ersby. “Many times clients from Classic Cuts next door come over to see my daughter Deidre, 2,” said DeLuca with a laugh. Two more new business own- ers who agree the Back Mountain has proven to be a profitable in- vestment are Jim and Ken Sanderson of Big Apple Bagels in the Dallas Shopping Center and Steve Kepic of Wendy's. Wendy's, on Rt. 309, celebrated its one year anniversary Feb. 15. Kepic, who worked as a franchise consultant for the company all over the east, said he is impressed with his workers and the area. “I love this area. There is a rural flavor and a downtown area for convenience. The people are great and they have an incredible work ethic. It's easy to hire smiles,” said Kepic of his employees. Wendy's employs 48 people, 37 of whom started when the restau- rant opened. The workforce at the restaurant is made up of approxi- mately 50% students and many people who worked for the former Acme market a stone's throw away. “The employees are so will- ing and able,” said Kepic. “There is a solid core of people to hirg from.” Kepic said business is going strong, but he believes business would increase if he were allowed two exits. Many people who live behind the restaurant on Mill St. feared that if an exit had been placed there, it would have in- creased the traffic in their neigh- borhood. Jim and Ken Sanderson, broth- ers from Clarks Summit, are do- .ing well with their franchise. Jim Sanderson said he is impressed with the cooperation among busi- ness owners in the area. “It's a nice area full of nice people. Also, other business owners are sup- portive. There is a close knit group of business owners here,” he said. The brothers saw a perfect opportunity to provide bagels to the community. “Since there was no other bagel shop in the area, it HAIR TRANSPLANT (enter 1-800-424-HAIR ¢ 489-2222 tomorrow. PHARMACY Greeting Cards PA Lottery Ticket ewspapers + Magazines 159 N. Memorial Hwy, Shavertown, PA LUz8me County Controller 675-1191 REPUBLICANS Vote Clarence J. Michael A voice... not an echo Ad paid for by the Candidate peg are great was the pertect spot tor us,” said Sanderson. | The store employs 14 people and has been open since July. Many of the employees are stu- dents at Lehman and Dallas high schools and College Misericordia. New businesses whose owners are no strangers to the business world include Creative Designs on Memorial Highway in Shaver- town and Grange National Bank on Memorial Highway in Trucksville. : Grange Bank opened quietly Feb. 18. To celebrate with more of a bang, L. Lee Posten, bank man- ager, said a grand opening with plenty of prizes to be given away will be held some time in March. The bank turns 90 years old this year, and the small bank that was started in 1907 in Laceyville has grown into a large success. Posten said he anticipates good business and added, “people don't know we're open.” Posten said the Back Mountain location was considered a comple- ment to the Edwardsville branch. Although not everyone knows it's now open, there are some keen observers who decided to let Grange Bank help them with their futures. “We had two young boys, around seven and nine years old, come in with their Mickey Mouse banks and open a savings ac- count,” said Posten. John Mackey, an interior de- signer from Scranton, opened Cre- ative Designs in November. The shop sells a variety of floral ar- rangements and unique gifts in the space previously occupied by Southfork Floral. Mackey was not available for comment, but Linda Renzini, store manager said “he loves the area.” Mackey did many renovations to the store and creates the inviting window displays. Renzini said the owner is happy with his deci- sion to open a store in the Back Mountain. “We've adapted to the area very well. I think we've done a good job of keeping the old cus- tomers, while serving new ones,” she said. “The people are ex- tremely friendly and nice.” Richard Belza, floral designer, said business is steady. “It was phenomenal over Christmas. We had many different ornaments. I hope people don’t think we're just an ornament shop.” he said. Cindy Charnetski showed off some of the items at Creative Designs in Shavertown. 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