10 Dallas Post Dallas, PA Thursday, November 28, 2002 The planned Marina Point townhomes would replace this commer- cial strip along Route 415. Casey (continued from page 1) parent botched robbery at- tempt. “Were in the process of putting together a long-range plan of support for students who have residual affects and need help getting over their grief,” said Griffiths. Griffiths said the plan will in- “Every time there is a new piece of news there is an opening of wounds and discussion.” busy finding ways to help the family. At the most recent scout meet- ing, there was a box set out for people to put cards and dona- tions in for the family fund. A collection was taken at the re- cent annual Mini Mounts foot- ball banquet. banquet because he wanted to be there for Tommey, it’s his last year in Mini Mounts football,” said Goeringer. She said during his talk to the group, Bill thanked everyone for their sup- port. “He mentioned that many times they get to sleep at night by reading the cards people have 0 Lake (continued from page 1) life complimentary services” such as a news shop, laundry, and snack shop. The development would re- place four smaller buildings that house an apartment, K and G Construction, a hairdresser and the Snack Shack, a seasonal restaurant. Mascioli said he wants to provide luxury, mainte- nance free lake living at an “af- fordable” $170,000 to $220,000 per unit. Mascioli said he has been evaluating what to do with the property for the past five years. “There were businesses flour- ishing here up until the last few years. It became obvious com- mercial (land use) wasn’t going to work,” said Mascioli. They started planning the townhome community last Jan- uary. The zoning had to be changed to allow town homes on the commercial property. That change was approved at the No- vember meeting. Council President Ed Kelly said he thinks the community will add to the lake. “It's going to be an improve- ment coming into the lake,” he said. Adrian Merroli, Executive Di- rector of the Luzerne County Planning Commission, said he sees the approval process mov- ing along in a normal fashion. “We gave them a detailed list of comments and we're waiting on their resubmission to re-re- view it,” said Merroli. “Every- thing is normal.” Mascioli said they are shooting to gain approval from the plan- “It’s going to be an improvement coming into the lake.” . Ed Kelly Council President ning commission by next month. Down the road from the Mari- na Point community at pole 279, a restaurant is planned to re- place a long standing lake eye- sore. The owners and operators of the Red Rooster Pancake House and Family Restaurant in Sweet Valley, have had their plan approved to open the Ben- jamin Harvey Inn, a restaurant and banquet hall, at the old Dog House Bar. “There is a lot of converting to do. For 15 to 20 years it's been idle and an eyesore to the lake,” said Kelly. Hanson's may also get a new look. At the November Harveys Lake work session, Jack Varaly and Lou Wetzel explained their vision of a community of villas. Councilwoman Betty Jane West said the pair showed the group photo examples of similar struc- tures in other states. West said Varaly submitted a request to the borough to have the zoning changed to allow resi- dential areas in what is now a commercial property. West said any residential building there is contingent on whether an ammendment to the Hanson's Amusement park use is granted. Ing for Dog clude a set of observations by teachers and guidance coun- selors. “If they see grades drop or emotionality they make sure that it is reported and taken care of,” explained Griffiths. He said they also will be especially sensitive to calls from parents who see depressive symptoms. “Whenever we have a student die, we have some problems with guilt, remorse, anxiety and de- pression,” said Griffiths. He said adults and students need to talk through those feelings or “those type of feelings stay with you and make you more depressed.” Frank Galicki, principal of Dallas High School, said after grief counselors were at the high school, things in his building got better. He said, though, after suspects Tina Young and Larry Tooley were brought back to the area, students again became up- set. “Every time there is a new piece of news there is an open- ing of wounds and discussion.” said Galicki. He said the students and fac- ulty have been trying to reach out and make a difference in their own way. For example, all the money made at the last stu- dent council dance was donated to the memorial fund. Galicki also said at lunch time, children have been signing “memory cards” that will be giv- en to the family. Frank Galicki Dallas High School Principal One student developed a web site devoted to Casey, said Gal- icki. Goeringer said her children, who are approximately the same age as the Zalenski boys, are in- volved in sports and Boy Scouts with the Zalenski family. She said many other families have gotten to know the family in the same way. “It's really touched the lives of everybody,” she said. She said a lot of people she knows have been trying to do what they can. She said with Shirley Zalenski, Casey's moth- er, in the hospital with a pre-ex- isting condition, things have even been even more difficult for the family. “Friends have been trying to help with the younger boys, trying to keep them busy and give Bill and Shirley a break”. Goeringer said at meetings and events, whether it is scouts or mini football, Casey is on everyone's mind. “The scout pack met last Fri- day. We talked about Casey. We had a moment of silence for the family,” said Goeringer. “The kids are still upset, right down to the elementary level — even the little kids,” she said. Goeringer said people involved in those organizations have been Food bank seeking donations The Back Mountain Food Pantry, under the auspices of the Back Mountain Ministerium, is once again asking the public to help spread some holiday cheer to families less fortunate. The pantry served more than 120 families last year, providing them with the food items for their holiday meals. Most of the families served have small children and elderly members. Several Back Mountain merchants are helping the collection by providing locations for the food to be dropped off. Non-perishable items may be dropped off at any of the locations listed below from November 7 through December 18. Cash donations, which will pro- vide turkeys and fresh fruits and vegetables, may be sent to the Back Mountain Food Pantry, c/o Trucksville United Methodist Church, 40 Knob Hill, Trucksville, PA 18708. Take $5 off your next order over $25 from TheFerretStore.com Just mention coupon code DL5 when you place your order on-line to receive your instant discount. “Bill brought the boys to the sent them. It means so much.” 0 | Ohe Sapphire Salon | & AN IIET ED (el=lgl= lolz Your Destination For Gift Giving li [eo] [Te E\VARST-E Tel g Gift Certificates and Gift Packages Available! OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! 40 N. Main Street, Pittston 602-7700 Fax: 602-7711 AYR da T==Tel olglig=1or- le] gs Metelag
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