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Austin Kochanski, Sydney Rentsch, Khyla Fritz and Kati Men

Wilkes-Barre Verizon Telecom Pioneers recently presented checks to local charities, including libraries and community service organizations. Checks were also presented to the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, Catherine McAuley House, Hoyt Library, Marian Sutherland Kirby Library, Mill Library and the Wyoming Library. From left, first row, are: Jolene Casciani, Domestic Violence Service Center; Rose Stachowiak, Pioneer; Nancy Coach, second vice president, Pioneers; Karen Gayewski, president, Pioneers; Paulinette Tippins, Pioneer; Judy Betti, secretary, Pioneers; and Lauren Wiley, American Diabetes Association. Second row: Kathleen McKernan, Hospice VNA; Kate Button, Max and Lorraine Foundation; Louise Smith, Meals on Wheels, Wyoming Valley; Sandy Valenti, Meals on Wheels, Wyoming Valley; Joanna Springer, Osterhout Free Library; and Melissa Szafran-Jones, Pittston Library. Third row: Kelley Hopa, American Red Cross, Wyoming Valley Chapter; Jennifer Bromfield, West Pittston Library; Tom Foley, HelpLine; Morag Michael, Habitat for Humanity, Wyoming Valley; and Edward Lupico, Plymouth Library.

Verizon Telecom Pioneers Help Out Local Charities