8 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, March 18, 1998 POST PHOTO/JENNIFER JUDGE Margo Vigorito's gallery will exhibit her own work for now, but the next show will provide other Back Mountain artists with a place to place their work on public view. Baseball (continued from page 1) At the March school board meeting, John Litz, board presi- dent, explained that the district would have to take precedence over community sports teams when using fields on district prop- erty. If the district uses the upper field, a surrounding fence might need to be torn down and the field changed to accommodate the school’s needs. Adjoining property owners be- hind the high school have ap- pealed Dallas Township's deci- sion to allow the new fields’ con- struction. Atty. Bruce Phillips, who lives near the district's prop- erty, is representing himself and his neighbors. The property owners believe the township's decision to accept the district's field plans was improper. In their appeal, they outline three main issues. They question whether fields are allowed on land zoned Agricultural; they are con- cerned about parking, and be- lieve the setback between their backyards and the fields is too short. “Jack Snyder, BMT Baseball president, said he understands what the school must do, but doesn’t understand why there is an appeal. “The district owns the property and should be able to do what they want with it,” he said. Currently BMT Baseball does not have a lease for this year’s season. The district has held off signing because of the lawsuit. With only five weeks until the season begins, Snyder said it's too late for the league to make arrangements for other fields. But, there is hope for this year. “If the district can hold off us- ing the field until July 1, we can still play,” he said. Back Mountain Soccer officials said they have made other provi- sions for their players. “We've been working for the last three months to make other arrange- ments for our players,” said Peter Hoffman, BMT Soccer president. The soccer league will lose use of fields that will be replaced by the new Wycallis elementary school, on which construction is slated to begin next month. He said BMT Soccer has been securing fields outside the Back Mountain ever since the district informed them about the lawsuit. Hoffman had no comment about the lawsuit, but said the property owners disputed soccer fields being built in the same area five years ago. The soccer league wanted to put up lights to have night games and the neighbors resisted the plan, he said. He said the season is set to start March 28 and that BMT Soccer is warning parents about the possibility they would have to restrict the number of players al- lowed. “Hopefully we won't have to do that,” said Hoffman. Snyder said the property own- * ers are selfish. “They just have their own interest at heart,” he said. “I feel the district is right in this matter and will do what I can to support them.” PROPERTY TRANSFERS The following property trans- fers were recorded at the Luzerne County Courthouse for the week of February 27 - March 5: Frank H. Oliver, et ux to Ber- nard J. Popson, et ux, 284 Machell St., Dallas Borough, $134,900. Victor M. Cruz, Jr., to Duane Atkinson, et al, Franklin Twp., 875,000. Atlee L. Kauffman, per att. infact to Helen M. Goble, et al, 40,41 Highland Ave., Kingston Twp., $65,000. Ronald Cross, et ux, to John H. Brocious, et ux. Lot 7 Grassy Pond Sub., Ross Twp., $134,925. Moran's seek zone change in Lake Twp. Jack and Maureen Moran, 950 Timbergrove Road, Shavertown, requests the rezoning of a portion of property at the Northwest corner of PA Rt. 118 and PA Rt. 29 intersection, Lake Township, from Agricultural District and a Single Family Residence District to a Highway Business District, to have a consistent zoning classification on the entire property. Gallery (continued from page 1) people portraits. For Vigorito, the reward in pursuing artis the “con- tinual discovery.” Moving to the Back Mountain has affected her choice of subjects, though. “I did paint a couple of snow scenes, which was fun,” she said. Vigorito has had little formal training, but she adds, “It hasn't stopped me from doing what I want.” She studied painting at Monash University in Australia for three months, then went on to study pottery for six months be- fore stopping. “I was too much of a free spirit,” she said. “This is a God-given gift that I've just devel- oped.” The gallery, which is adjacent to Drury’s Restaurant, was previ- ously a vacant warehouse. “I de- signed it and my husband built it,” she said. The front open space of the gallery leads into another bright, open space where Vigorito works and holds classes. Vigorito has been giving art lessons out of her home for the past four years. She currently has 15 students Lake-Lehman (continued from page 1) the his most significant contribu- tions were for the district. Price said he helped create an environment in which students can succeed. Nelligan responded, *That's it?" Chip Sorber, social studies teacher and baseball coach, brought the crowd to their feet when he described Lake-Lehman as a small, rural district that tri- umphed both academically and athletically and can now compete with anyone. He criticized the board for not trusting his decision for an assis- tant baseball coach. The board voted against his first choice. “I don’t think you care about the 64 students I have in baseball or in many other areas in the school,” he told the board. “In the past 40 years I have seen a good ship built. It's not a New Sat. night program at church Fellowship Evangelical Free Church of Dallas, would like to announce the beginning of a Sat- urday evening service called “Sat- urday Night Alive!” These ser- vices meet each week from 5:30 to 6:30. These services will be ca- sual: people do not have to dress up to attend. They will be con- temporary, incorporating upbeat music and drama. They will be convenient, as the church is cen- trally located in Dallas, near the Dallas schools, with plenty of park- ing and seating. These services will examine what the Bible has to say about our daily lives, includ- ing the joys and struggles. Any- one is welcome to come. Childcare will be provided. For more infor- mation, call the church at 675- 6426. I ‘accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges TRAIN fora NEW CAREER at lied Medical and Jechnical Careers’ Tunkhannock Campus! Daytime classes begin March 16, 1998 Evening classes begin April 15,1998 Class sizes are limited! 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The next meeting will be held April 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Leh- man-Jackson Elementary library. that range in age from child to adult. : Teaching is another one of Vigorito’s loves. “The best part is showing these guys how to see it and how to do it. They leave here and move on to bigger and better things.” Vigorito, a firm believer in not acknowledging limitations, said, “Kids don’t know what they can't do. You don't tell them, ‘You can't do that.” You show them how. It’s a journey of discovery.” Vigorito has been subsisting as an artist for almost 30 years and wants to show others that it can be done. Vigorito’s enthusiasm has earned the respect of her stu- dents. “She taught me a whole new way of doing things and it’s just so much easier,” said Kim- berly Thomas, who has studied with Vigorito “She knows how to bring out people’s talent.” Kevin! Hays, a senior at Dallas High School, also enjoys working with Vigorito. Hays has been working on his college portfolio, a portfolio which recently got him accepted to Syracuse University’s art pro- . gram. The public response to the gal- lery has been favorable. “People have been wandering in saying, . ‘My God, a gallery at Harveys Lake,’ “ she said. “What better way to occupy your children for a few, hours?” Vigorito feels Harveys Lake is the perfect place for a gallery. “I think it is a terrific venue for it, especially in the summertime.” In an effort to make the gallery a more inviting place, Vigorito has set up an area for sitting. A raised platform tucked away in the front corner of the gallery houses a. couch, a chair, and a coffee table piled with art magazines and: books. “I want it to be a place. where people can sit and talk about art or whatever,” she ex- plained. ~ The gallery will be open Tues-. days and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesdays and Fri-- days 11 a.m. to9p.m.,and Satur-. days and Sundays 11 p.m. to 4. p.m. POST PHOTO/RON BARTIZEK : Donna Chamberlain spoke about taxpayer concerns at last week's Lake-Lehman school board meeting. security of FDIC insurance, and access to your money without incurring a penalty* Visit any of our offices, including our supermarket 9:Month Na-Penalty CD 40% $5,000 Mini Deposit locations open seven days a week, or simply call the JUBISaNTed FA Center at 1 800 MELLON-24, or visit our web site at www.mellon.com. A Great Rate CD That Doesn’t Lock You In. Come to Mellon for our No-Penalty CD. 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