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Sunday, June 20, 2004 Page: 13A
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slug: BOWLWINSOC
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Georgetti wins sportsmanship award
Luzerne County Recreation held its annual bowling banquet for mentally
retarded adults. The Robert Roeback Sportsmanship Award was presented to Gary
Georgetti. From left are Diane Conway, Luzerne County Recreation; Rose
Roeback; and Georgetti.
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slug: WNEPSOC
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Brownie Troop visits WNEP-TV Back Yard
Brownie Troop 3965 from Lehman-Jackson Elementary School toured WNEP-TV,
hosted my meteorologist Noreen Clark. The girls were treated to a tour of the
station and the newly renovated Channel 16 Back Yard. In the back yard are,
first row from left: Katie Yoniski, Karli O’Brien, Samantha Sabol, Jessica
Campbell and Rachael Hohol. Second row: Clark, Julia Sabol, Lauren Melnick,
Kassie Keiper, Niki Chamberlain, Kayley Bedford, Brianna Headman and Samantha
Lindley.
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slug: LITERARYSOC
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LCCC Literary Arts Society presents spring play
Students from the drama committee of the Literary Arts Society at Luzerne
County Community College performed the children’s play `Mr. Bunny’s Prize’ for
children in Nanticoke Area Elementary Schools and the Nanticoke Head Start
Center. The play was under the direction of Ron Rogers, adjunct faculty member
at the College. First row, from left: Kori Britton as Pansy, Ashley; Josh
Gabriel as Mr. Bunny; and Nicole Rieschl, costume designer. Second row:
Crystal Richardson as Mother Earth; Emily Zorichak as Spring; Sarah Wasko as
Daffodil; Erin Geraghty as Mr. Squirrel; and Anne Hartinger, director. Third
row: Ron Rogers, adviser; Michael Lupton as Professor Owl; Nyesha Wood as
Lily; and William Amos as Pig.
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slug: SADDSOC
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GAR students volunteer at WVIA-TV auction
Members from Students Against Destructive Decisions, or SADD, of GAR
Memorial High School participated as volunteers at Channel 44, WVIA-TV’s
auction. The purpose of SADD is to involve students in activities that are
alternatives to destructive behavior, such as alcohol and drug use. From left
are Sara Gale, Carissa Durling, Melissa Erickson, Min Chau, Kristen Hudack,
Amanda Wolfe and Justin Correll. Absent is Samantha Williams. GAR’s SADD
adviser is Mary O’Karma.
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Dallas PTO sponsors Summer Fun Night
Dallas Elementary PTO sponsored its annual Summer Fun Night. Hundreds from
the community came to the event to receive beneficial information on clubs,
camps and activities for their children to attend during the summer. More than
50 representatives from various colleges, businesses and camps participated.
Many donated products are to be raffled during the event. From left are
Brandon Harding, James Youngman, The Nittany Lion, Nigel Stearns and Laura
Stearns, PTO chairwoman for the event.
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Tuhy participates in symposium in Brussels
Philip Tuhy, chairman of the Slovak Heritage Society of Northeastern
Pennsylvania, participated in a symposium sponsored by the Europeans
Throughout the World, held in Brussels. The federation is composed of national
societies catering to their nationals abroad. The subject of the symposium was
`Citizenship of the European Expatriates.’ At left is Tuhy in conversation
with Hans Jorgen Helms, center, executive vice president, Europeans Throughout
The World Dames Worldwide, and Dusan Klimo, at right, president, World
Association of Slovaks Living Abroad.
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slug: FROGRACESOC
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Pack 154 announces winners of frog race
Tiger Cubs from Cub Scout Pack 154, Kingston, competed in the frog race
held at the Mountain Trailblazer District Competition. From left are Dillon
Hector, Walter Blejwas IV, Joseph-John Simons IV, and Joseph Simons III. Pack
153 meets at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Kingston.
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slug: UNICOSOC
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UNICO donates cell phones to domestic violence victims
UNICO donated cell phones collected by members to the victims of domestic
violence at Gelpia’z Restaurant in May. Verizon representative Ann Marie Galli
accepted the phones on behalf of Verizon. Verizon will reprogram the phones
with emergency numbers and distribute them to the victims. From left are Glenn
Gubitose, UNICO president; Robert Fiorelli, Verizon representative; Ann Marie
Galli; Edward Ciarimboli, UNICO secretary; and Thomas Nardone.
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slug: GFWCSOC
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GFWC Northeastern Club holds annual May Dinner
Members of the Greater Federation of Women’s Club Northeastern Club held
its Annual May Dinner at the Ramada Inn, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Cathy
Yarmel, outgoing president, reported on the accomplishments of the club during
her administration. The installation of new officers was conducted by Billie
Foley, GFWC Luzerne County president. Seated from left are Foley and Carol
Urba, secretary. Standing are Joan Basham, treasurer; Yarmel; Marilyn Baluh,
incoming president; and Nanette Shiskowski, vice president. For more
information on the club, call Nanette Shiskowski at 283-3726.
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John Heinz Institute Auxiliary holds annual meeting
The John Heinz Institute Auxiliary held its annual meeting and Rose Brader
Scholarship Awards Luncheon at the John Heinz Institute of Rehabilitation
Medicine on May 19. This year seven students were chosen to receive this award
and were honored at the luncheon. The fund is named in honor of Rose Brader, a
former director of volunteer services at the John Heinz Institute who was an
outstanding community leader with a strong commitment to the advancement of
rehabilitation medicine. Shown in first row, from left, are Elizabeth Yaracz,
Hazleton Area; Rebecca Lizonitz, Pittston Area; Andrea Moon, Pittston Area;
and Amy Risko, Meyers High School. In the second row are Beth Calpin,
committee member; Mary Yuknavich, auxiliary/volunteer director; Gina
Gallagher, Hazleton Area; attorney Joseph Savitz, John Heinz board member;
Linda Mitchell, committee member; and Kathleen Chervavage, scholarship
chairwoman. Absent are Brittany Ann Chervino, Hazleton Area; Kelly Ward,
Bishop Hafey High School; and Marvis Snyder, committee member.
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Bishop Hoban Junior/Senior Prom held at Convention Hall
The junior and senior classes of Bishop Hoban High School, Wilkes-Barre,
held its prom at Convention Hall, Pittston Township. Music was by Rock House
Productions Joseph Amato. Jennifer Uter served as prom adviser. First row,
from left, are Megan Lewis; Angela Yakscoe; Jill Houseknecht, prom queen;
Nicole Nulton; and Aimee Manahan. In the second row are Matthew Erwine;
Michael Frank; Christopher Dickerson, prom king; John Skopek; and Christopher
Simpson.
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Teachers union purchases flags from Healing Field
Members of the student council and Wilkes-Barre Area Education Association
representatives gathered on the steps of Meyers High School. The teachers
union purchased flags from the Healing Field for each of the schools in the
Wilkes-Barre Area School District. Shown presenting and accepting the flags
for the secondary schools are, first row: Kerry Flaherty, student council
adviser; Alysha Langdon; Kristen McNulty; Tyler Ryan; John Lisman; Tom
Leighton; and Austin Clark, adviser. Second row: Thomas McLaughlin; Brynn
Nargoski; Meghan Frail; Nick Guesto; Michael Burns; Amy Bogdon, WBAEA
representative.
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Wyoming Valley West Middle School holds annual Eighth-Grade Dinner Dance
The Wyoming Valley West Middle School student council conducted its annual
Eighth Grade Dinner Dance. Three hundred and fifteen students attended the
event. Rockhouse Productions provided the music, Centre Inn catered the meal,
and each student received a souvenir photo album. First row from left: Jeff
Shucosky, vice president; Erin Moran; Chelsea Wilson, secretary; Rory Wright,
president; Allison Kowalski; Beth Roper; Kate Derr; Kenny Kufta. Row two: Greg
Bat, treasurer; Lindsay Adams; Rachel Frey; Ashley Carver; Kate Bowen; Nikki
Maffei. Row three: Gary Evans, student council adviser; David Tosh, principal;
Deborah Troy, assistant principal; Catherine Moules, student council adviser;
Anthony Grieco, assistant principal; and Ryan Evans, student council
assistant.
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Geisinger recognizes Delaney and Waszkiewicz
James `Jay’ Delaney, emergency medical technician/paramedic, Wilkes-Barre
City Fire Department, and Christine Waszkiewicz, registered nurse,
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, were named Outstanding Emergency Medical
Service Providers of 2004 by Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. In
recognition of National Emergency Medical Services Week, Delaney and
Waszkiewicz were awarded for their outstanding heroism while providing
essential care every day on the medical front line. From left are Delaney,
Waszkiewicz and Jude Spellman.
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Serve Your City Club celebrates anniversary
The Serve Your City Club of Wilkes-Barre held its 87th anniversary at the
Irem Temple Country Club. The club was established in 1917 to aid in the World
War I effort. It focuses on fund-raising to assist local Wyoming Valley
charities. Members and guests are, first row, from left: Jane Walzak,
president; Beverly Sobocinski, treasurer; Eleanor Seymour, member; Janet
Scouton, secretary; Bobbie Shurnicki, vice president. Second row: Roberta
Shurnicki, Helen Bergold, Mary Louise Evans, Jane Werts, Carol Washesky, Teddy
Mosciewski, Eleanor Pientka. Third row: Ann Bozinski, Doris Zdan, Otella
Hughes, Cathy Price, Barbara Penkrot, Peggy White, Jessie Sorber, Joanne
Zapotoczny, Anne Kelly, Alice Burrit, Gina Zapotoczny. Fourth row: Karen
Trethaway, Karen Misorek, Peggy Stoffick, Ann Mainwaring, Cecelia Janoski,
Carol Urban, Lottie Kalish. The next meeting will be Sept. 9 in the Fellowship
Hall of the First United Methodist Church, North Franklin Street,
Wilkes-Barre.