os @lacey (continued from page 1) three teams when Meredith started playing and they just played against each other. It was frustrating,” said Peggy. “Our main goal was to make it into a league with different grade levels.” Now, nine years later, more than 240 girls play in three divi- sions. There were 10 teams in the 7th and 8th grade division alone when Peggy turned in her whistle. Again, she had been a coach, a referee, and both secretary and treasurer during her eight years on the DYB Board of Directors. Ba Du EE a... pL “I didn’t realize what a big event this was until I wernt to it last year.” Peggy Lacey "Chairperson 2004 Lock-In Party “We're also really proud of the annual tournament spon- sored by DYB,” she said. Last year 32 teams from four divi- sions played the tournament over a four-day period. The tournament was held at Penn State’s Lehman campus, with teams from all over the area competing. With her daughters now in high school, Peggy has turned her attention to the fourth an- nual Lock-In Party. The party, which is held on the night of the high school graduation, at- tracted some public grumbling last year about the cost per stu- dent, but most people involved think the safety of the gradu- ates is well worth this labor of love. “l didn’t realize what a big POST PHOTO/M.B. GILLIGA Peggy Lacey helps students Hillary Smith, foreground, and Megan Baker with their candy selection. event this was until I went to it last year. There was so much for the kids to do,” said Peggy. “It was nice to see them togeth- er and having fun without get- ting into trouble. Several of the students thanked me for my help.” Last year Peggy volunteered to run the ongoing school can- dy sale and she continues to do that this year. She counts out penny candy into individual bags and sells them at the high school. She can be found at her candy table every Friday during the lunch hour. She also has candy bags available for sale at school plays and parent meet- ings. The Lock-In Party takes a tremendous amount of volun- teer time, energy and fundrais- ing. When no one else came forward to chair it for this year, Peggy decided to step up. She is still seeking volunteers to help with the effort. “My biggest problem right now is getting someone to do the video, but we also need vol- unteers for other things,” said Peggy. The Grad Lock-In Party goes from 11 p.m. until 6 a.m. and a video from the school year runs continuously throughout the evening. In addition, there are huge inflatable games that fill the gymnasium, a money ma- chine, food, door prizes and the hilarious show by a hypnotist. There was even a laser tag game at last year’s event. Anyone interested in helping the Lock-In Committee is invit- ed to attend the next meeting at 7 p.m., Tuesday, November 4 in the high school library. You can write to the committee at Grad 2004 Lock-In Party, Dallas High School, P.O. Box 2000, Dallas, PA 18612. *Snowdon adding another funeral parlor By RONALD BARTIZEK Post Staff DALLAS — After 40 years as the rectory for Gate of Heav- en Church, the imposing build- ing at the foot of Machell Av- enue will soon revert to its orig- inal use — a funeral home. Harold Snowdon Jr.,, whose family operates funeral homes in Shavertown, Kingston and Wilkes-Barre, purchased the property for $375,000 in Sep- tember from the Diocese of Scranton. Renovations are un- derway, and Snowdon said the facility could open early in 2004. “We're moving pretty darn quick,” Snowdon said Monday, and the project is ahead of schedule. Snowdon is the third genera- tion to operate the family busi- ness, which was started in 1908 by his grandfather. His father, Harold Sr., is still active in the business at age 90. A nephew, Brent, is now working for the firm, representing another gen- eration. A very busy summer at the Shavertown location was added impetus for the expansion. “We've had plans to do this for a long time,” Snowdon said. This year, the firm had to delay “We've had plans to do this for a long time.” Harold Snowdon Jr. Snowdon Funeral Homes funerals because at times there were more than it could handle. “It’s awfully tough to tell peo- ple they can’t have the schedule they want,” Snowdon said. No additional employees will be needed at first, Snowdon said, since manpower can be moved from place to place as needed. Doug Thomas, a cur- rent executive, will be supervi- sor for the Dallas home. The building was built in the 1950s as a funeral home by Elmer Williams. It was sold to the diocese’in the early 1960s, and was remodeled shortly af- ter. The original wood frame was enclosed with brick, and an addition built on the rear. While more space for servic- es was an important considera- tion in the decision to expand, another aspect of the Machell Avenue property played a key role. ; “The garage is very impor- tant to us,” Snowdon said. The company hadn’t had its own POST PHOTO/RON BARTIZEK The former Gate of Heaven rectory on Machell Avenue is be- ing converted into a funeral home — its original use. garage for several years, since selling its center city Wilkes- Barre location to First Heritage Bank, and had rented space to store its hearses and other vehi- cles. Because the new facility is so close to a busy intersection, concerns have been raised about traffic congestion. Snow- don said the driveway off Machell Avenue used to enter the parking area behind the building has been widened, and mourners will be directed to exit up King Street to Norton Avenue, where they will have a choice of turning to Huntsville Avenue or Machell. Snowdon estimated that the new home would be used for one or two funerals a week at first. He said it will allow the firm to more conveniently serve clients in Dallas and to the north. The 2nd Annual “It’s All in the Game!,” an evening of fun and games to benefit the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute, is set for Thursday, November 13 from 6-9 p.m. at the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, Scranton. The event will feature a fes- tive atmosphere with spirited competition, including games such as Pictionary, Family Feud, and, new this year, Celebrity. The evening will also include cocktails, food stations, music, and an awards ceremony at the end of the night. Last year’s event, the first of its kind, was a success, and this year promises to deliver even more fun and energy. At- Get in the game November 13 to fight cancer tendees can put together their own team of four play- ers, join a team that night, or just enjoy the evening as a spectator. The Northeast Regional | Cancer Institute is a nonprof- it, community-based agency working to ease the burden of cancer in Northeast Pennsyl- vania. Focusing on research, education, support and sur- vivorship programs, the Can- cer Institute directs all pro- gramming and invests all of its resources here in North- east Pennsylvania. The event is $30 per per- son. Corporate sponsorships are invited. For more informa- tion, or to register call the Cancer Institute at 941-7984. COIN SHOW Saturday & Sunday October 18 & 19, 2003 Hours: Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. OBLATES OF ST. 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They deny him of tak- ing comp time, they force him to work night shift, and then harass him with letters.” Mangan said the chief’s take- home patrol car was taken away from him after a union letter was sent to Mayor Tim Carroll defending Fowler. “I think they're being ridicu- lous,” Carroll responded. “(Mangan is) being fed a bunch of wrong information, and then he goes and makes up desper- ate stories.” Carroll said he never ap- proached Fowler to work night shift, and that his take-home car wasn’t taken away; it was used to block off an intersec- tion during the recent Dallas Harvest Festival. In January, Carroll was quot- ed saying that when he created Docks the 2002 work schedule, the chief was assigned to evening or night shifts for 10 weeks out of the year, to cover for officers on vacation. Carroll said the move was made to save $7,000. Carroll did not respond to a request Thursday asking him to explain the apparent contradic- tion. Fowler has been on sick leave since July 28 after he injured his shoulder in an accident, Borough Manager Joe Moskovitz has said. The acci- dent occurred while Fowler was on vacation the week of July 21. Fowler was not at the meeting. At the August meeting, Offi- cer Jim Martin was appointed “Officer In Charge” and took over many of the chief’s duties. In other news: e Moskovitz announced that the Norton Avenue project will be coming to a close soon. The recent storms have caused large amounts of damage to the area. “We have acquired the extra $9,600 we needed to put the finishing touches on (the work),” Moskovitz said. “As long as the weather holds out, it will be completed within 4 weeks.” (continued from page 1) spring. “We dreamed this up our- selves, just out of frustration,” said Sobeck. “If I never use it again, it will be worth it for the peace of mind.” Members will be able to buy the insurance for $20 per front pile. Sobeck said the average number of front piles on a dock is five. The minimum cost a member will have to pay for coverage is $100 per dock. Because the protective asso- ciation is not a licensed insur- ance company, only members will be able to purchase the protection. The insurance will cover up to $3,000 worth of damage for the first year. The amount of coverage the association will be able to offer in subsequent years is expected to grow as the amount of money coming from insurees accumulates. Li- censed certified insurance ad- justers will be hired to settle all claims and a $100 deductible will apply. Currently the association has a membership of approximately 140 families. Sobeck said he expects that number to grow, purely be- cause people will want to join for the insurance. “That’s the sweet part of it,” he said. Although not a politi- cal organization, Sobeck said a “You never know whose turn it is to get hit. It all de- pends on which way the wind blows.” Mark Sobeck President Harveys Lake Protective Association larger membership would pro- vide more: clout.-when ‘a con- cern is voiced by the associa- tion. The organization was formed more than 70 years ago at a time when there was no police department or formal borough structure. It was formed to pro- vide some protection to home- owners, said Sobeck. The group meets monthly to address quality of life issues such as water quality and safe- ty. Recently, the association has been discussing the long-stand- ing sewer overflow issues. Insurance must be purchased by December 31, 2003 for 2004 coverage. Residents who do not join in the first year and who al- ready have a dock will be charged a fee to join in the fu- ture, not to exceed $300. Franklin Twp. office hours The Franklin Township Business Office will be open on Mon- days, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Decem- ber 31. Anyone needing information may call 333-5131. 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