‘8 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, September 3, 1997 Wertmans (continued from page 1) larger eat-in business. Jan always liked to cook and had done some catering before the business started. It was very important to her that all of the food be homemade. “I always cooked for the family. I'd rather have homemade food,” she said. Good cooking must run in the family. Her mother, Bertha Thompson's, cole slaw salad is the most popular side dish in the place. Like many new businesspeople, the Wertmans learned as they went along. “We learned from watching others. You get better ideas as you go,” she said. “It was trial and error in the beginning.” As word-of-mouth travelled they built up a loyal clientele that in- cludes individuals as well as large companies in the area, such as Commonwealth Telephone and Offset Paperback, Inc. The family has worked hard for their business. “We all work hard. There are a lot of hours in the food business,” said Jan. “With all those hours together, tensions are bound to run high at some point. “We're a very close family. But, you do get on each other's nerves. It can be stress- ful,” said Jan. “Since we are family it’s easier to get over things that might be said. It's a way to let off steam. A number of people with family businesses say the same thing.” Jim, the oldest, said it’s a chal- lenge to work with the family. “We certainly don’t visit each other on weekends,” he said, shooting a smile at his sister. “We're close though,” said Janice, 31. “We started helping out and it got more and more permanent. We putin extra effort because (the business) is for our- selves.” John, who is the young- est at 28, has worked at the deli since it opened. Jan said if she owned the busi- ness by herself and had other employees she would never get to see her family. After Jim passed away, the fam- ily turned to each other and the work for support. “It was terrible in the beginning,” said Jan. “All the customers were so good to us. It happened right before Christ- mas and we had to be open.” The Wertman children went to work the night their father passed away because catering orders had to be completed. The business had to be run. “That was the toughest time. We have come a long way. I think that he’d be proud of us,” she said. In addition to expanding their store space, the deli recently ac- quired a beer license and plans to be open on Sundays. “We're going to get 72 seats in here,” said Jan. With extra hours, the family hopes to hire more people and allow themselves more free time. The deli has become an inte- gral part of the family. “It’s our life. I wouldn't know what else to do,” said Jan. New cop (continued from page 1) - Fowler applied for the grant in January. “The way our work load is going, we need another cop,” he said. “There are always needs, but not enough of a budget to meet those needs. It’s like that all over,” explained Fowler. Once the grant gets approved, the hiring process will immedi- ately begin. “It should go quickly,” said Fowler. The last full time officer was ‘hired approximately three years ago. \ Ted Wright, council member, said he has a few questions that need tobe answered before he can vote for the new officer. “I want to know what they intend to do with the extra officer. I question if we need one and want to know how we will pay for this at the end of «three years,” he said. “““T just have concerns. If I get legitimate answers I will vote to hire this person. As of now, I'm sitting on the fence,” he said. The council will hold its work session Sept. 15 and its regular meeting Sept. 16 at the borough building. Meadows Nursing Center seeks volunteers to help The Volunteer Department at the Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas, is seeking volunteers to fill the following positions: Help Activities Department on any morning Mon.-Fri., 9:30 a.m.- 11 a.m. with cofee hour, exer- cises, crafts, games, reading to residents. Bingo Assistant on Friday 2- 3:45 p.m Accompany residents to out- side appointments as necessary in Meadows Van. Friendly Visiting: daily 2 to 4 p.m. Play piano or other instrument to entertain residents. Passing ice to residents’ rooms morning and afternoons (flexible hours). Community and church groups to entertain, visit or plan a special activity for residents. Escort residents to Beauty Shop at the center Wednesday after- noons for 1:45 to 4 p.m. Volunteers who are interested in helping in various positions or on an “on call” basis are welcome to apply by calling Marilyn Gregorski, 675-8600, ext. 138. Reserve spot for Christmas Craft Sale The fifth annual Christmas Craft Sale will be held at the O.E.S. building, Woodlawn Avenue and Foster Street (behind C.V.S.), Dallas. It will be held on Sat., Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch will be available. There will be a Welsh Cookie sale. Tables will be furnished for vendors, large table $10; small tables $5 each. For reservations please call Irene G. Transue, Dallas, 675-1367. Block tax training course. Learn how totUIFN April 15 into a less taxing day Minimize your tax liability and keep more of what you earn, and April 15 will become just another date on the calendar. Enroll in an H&R Block tax training course and you'll discover how to save time and money when you prepare your taxes. You may even decide to start a whole new career in tax preparation.* H&R Block offers comprehensive, step-by-step training and flexible class sdhedules. Make the tax laws work for you. Sign up foran H&R For more information, call 1-800-TAX-2000 or visit our web site at www. hrblock.com/tax Code = 115 H2R BLOCK AA EEO/M/F/D/V “Completion of the course is neither an offer nor a guarantee of employment. © 1997 H&R Block Tax Services Inc. Dershimer (continued from page 1) every day that was fun was pretty amazing,” he said. After a two-year stint in the army, he decided to take advan- tage of his G.I. Bill and go to college. “In the years after high school I watched friends going to college. I realized I could do it too.” Dershimer earned his associ- ate of arts degree from Polk Com- munity College in 1969 and went on to get a bachelor's degree in communications from the Uni- versity of Central Florida two years later. He found a degree in communi- cations fit in well with his experi- ence at Cypress Gardens, where he worked during and after col- lege. “While in the ski show we did television shows, photography and ads,” he said. He studied televi- sion and film production and worked as a cameraman for a news station in Miami. Recently Dershimer was hon- ored as Polk Community College’s 1997 Distinguished Alumnus, an honor that pleased and surprised him. “A lot of people have gone through the college. I don’t see myself as anything outstanding and unusual,” he said modestly. For the past 20 years Dershimer has been an insurance agent and now owns his own business in Winter Haven. “Sales of insur- ance fits in well with my back- ground,” he said. Series on parenting coming Sept. 14 The Wyoming Valley Council of Churches and the Back Mountain Ministerium are sponsoring a seven-week series open to the public entitled: “Caring for Children through the Lifespan: A Wholistic Approach to Parenting”. The series wil begin Sun., Sept. 14 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and will continue every Sunday evening through October 26. Trinity Presbyterian Church on Irem Road in Dallas will host the series. Cost of attendance is $5 per adult for the entire series, and childcare will be provided. Dr. Jeffrey Fremont, a private psychologist with a practice in Forty Fort, initiated this program. He will speak for three of the seven sessions. Other speakers include Jean Warrington, Director of the Wyoming Valley Montessori; Jo Ellen Gittens, Nurse Practititoner; Sandy Champi, School Psychologist for the Wyoming Area School District; Rev. Lucy Stafford-Lewis and Kathy Yaklic, Director of youth and adult ministries for the Diocese of Scranton. Call the Wyoming Valley Council of Churches at 825-8543 for more information. ! Pictured in photo from left, Rev. Janell Wigen Associate Executive Director for the Wyoming Valley Council of Churches; Rev. Lucy Stafford-Lewis, Interim Pastor at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Dallas; Dr. Jeffrey Fremont; Susan Harper, Executive director of the Wyoming Valley Council of Churches. He and his wife Margie have a home on a lake where he water skis three times a week before work. They have two children, David, 23 and Chrissy, 22. Dershimer is the son of Mary and John Dershimer and the step- son of Eric Weber. He has three brothers, two of whom live in the area. Gordon Dershimer has been a business teacher in the Tunkhannock School District for 27 years and Eric Weber owns Arrowhead car dealership on Me- morial Highway. His other brother, Jack Dershimer, is a truck driver who lives in Oregon. Gordon said he is very proud of his brother’s achievements. “It’s -anicereflection on his lower school as well as his college,” he said. “We come from an ambitious fam- ily who are highly motivated.” Dorne White, who has known Dershimer since grade school, said he isn’t surprised by his achieve- ments. "He is an interesting and outgoing person. He makes you feel comfortable and he’s direct and honest,” said White, who re- members when Dershimer and his brothers, Gordon and Jack, went water skiing on Harveys Lake at Christmas time. “He's always doing crazy stuff,” he said with a laugh. Dershimer said he feels very fortunate to have the friends and family he has both in Florida and in the Back Mountain. One 36 Exposure roll of Kodak Gold color print film 5" x 7" Kodak processing (2) 5" x 7" enlargements $10 cash (Total Prize value $38.00) One 24 Exposure roll of Kodak Gold color print film 4" x 6" Kodak processing (1) 5" x 7" enlargements $10 cash (Total Prize value $24.00) Sponsored by The Dallas Post and Dallas Photo | Maybe you took them on a cool day in the backyard, beach during vacation. They're of your family, friends, pets or the beauty of nature. But whatever they are, don't put those photos away where they'll be hidden forever. Bring them to us, and you could win one of three prizes in our Summer Photo Contest. 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