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Friday, April 16, 1993 Page: 1D QUICK WORDS: VO-TECH TEACHER SEEKS
SCHOOL BOARD POST
WRIGHT TWP. — After serving two years on the Crestwood School Board,
Republican James B. Newell announced he will seek a four-year term in May’s
primary election.
Newell, 45, is an instructor at Wilkes-Barre Area Vo-Tech and is an adjunct
professor at Luzerne County Community College.
Newell said some of his accomplishments during his term on the school board
include instituting the elementary breakfast program, being instrumental in
the district obtaining $55,000 in grants for the home economics program,
standing up against politics in public school hiring in both Crestwood and
Wilkes-Barre; serving as treasurer of the board, reviewing each bill paid and
tightening procedures for payments of travel reimbursements; helping lead the
fight for community meetings and opening the general board meeting for public
input; voting for a responsible budget to keep the district solvent; and as a
member of the Legislative Action Committee, ensuring that the Crestwood School
District gets its fair share of the Department of Education funds.
“The Crestwood School District will face many important decisions: middle
school, revenues, curriculum and personnel. We will require leaders who are
responsive to our children’s educational needs and the ability of our
community to support those needs. We have a school system to be proud of and I
will continue to work for improvement and open responsiveness to the children,
parents and community,” said Newell.
Newell and his wife, Patricia, have two children in the Crestwood School
District. They reside in Wright Township.
Patricia McGlynn
ASHLEY — Democrat Patricia McGlynn announced her candidacy for Ashley
borough tax collector.
A 17-year resident of Ashley, Pat resides on Roger Avenue with her husband,
Joseph, her son and her father-in-law.
She is a graduate of GAR Memorial High School and has attended Luzerne
County Community College.
Her employment background includes finance and banking with experience in
accounts receivable, accounts payable bookkeeping, credits and collections.
She said she is active in her community and was instrumental in the
creation of the First Ladies Auxiliary of the Ashley Fire and Rescue Co. She
was a member of the auxiliary for six years and served as its treasurer.
McGlynn said her goals if elected include a computerized tax service,
full-time availability and home service to the disabled and elderly.
“I care about our community and feel that the residents of Ashley deserve
the technology of the ’90s,” said McGlynn.
Thomas J. Polkovitch
WEST WYOMING — Thomas J. Polkovitch, a West Wyoming resident for more than
20 years, announced he is running for borough council on the Democratic
ticket.
He is a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church. He is a former member of the
Wyoming Area Band Parents Association, served as an assistant Scoutmaster of
Cub Scout Pack 366 and participated as a coach in the Wyoming-West Wyoming
Little League.
Polkovitch is a veteran, serving with the U.S. Marine Corps from 1960 to
1964.
He is a self-employed contractor who resides with his wife, Beverly, on
Holden Street. They have two children, Debbie and Thomas.
Carol A. Curry
LUZERNE — Carol A. Curry, Charles Street, announced her candidacy for
mayor in the borough of Luzerne.
She said her experience in the social service agencies has enabled her to
work with many law enforcement officials in the area, as well as being a vital
link to the community and resources.
Curry pledges to be an asset to the borough, working with its people. She
said she will be available to the citizens of Luzerne and will work diligently
to realize and fulfill the needs of the people.
Marlyn A. Zlotek
PLYMOUTH — Marlyn A. Zlotek is an independent Democratic candidate for
re-election to Plymouth borough council.
She has been a council member since 1980, serving as chairman of
recreation, streets, police, buildings, fire, sanitation and flood control
departments.
Zlotek also formed and was chairman of the volunteer recycling program in
the borough and has served as chairman of CELL since its inception eight years
ago.
She is a graduate of Plymouth High School and a cum laude graduate with a
degree in elementary education from College Misericordia. She is a substitute
teacher and homemaker.
She is a member of Plymouth Kiwanis, Shawnee Indians Football Booster Club
and has sponsored teams in Plymouth Soccer Association, Girl’s Softball and
Plymouth Women’s Softball. She also serves as coordinator of Plymouth Youth
Basketball and Volleyball.
Zlotek and her husband, Donald, have seven children and seven
grandchildren. They are members of St. Stephen’s Church, where she serves as
youth adviser.
She said she donates her council salary to various organizations in
Plymouth, and if elected, she will continue to serve all the citizens of the
borough in a professional manner.
Editor’s note: The Times Leader will run candidates’ announcements free of
charge until April 30. Announcements should include the candidate’s age, party
affiliation and employment. Please send announcements to The City Desk, The
Times Leader, 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, 18711.
James Newell
Patricia McGlynn