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2 Injured Drivers Cited Following Collision

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Senator Musto recognizes student &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Senator Raphael J. Musto, 14th District of Pennsylvania, recently presented &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Gina Volpicelli, a student at the Hanover Memorial Elementary School, with
a &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Certificate of Recognition for her participation in the Pennsylvania &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Department of Transportation's School Bus Safety Poster Contest. Volpicelli
was one of 12 students in the state of Pennsylvania invited to the Capitol &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Building in Harrisburg for the presentation of awards, a luncheon and a
tourThe Department of Transportation will utilize the winning posters to
promote school bus safety. Shown, from left, are: Karen Cino, teacher;
Kathleen Volpicelli, Volpicelli, Senator Musto, Richard Rowlands, District
Elementary principal.~ &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Luzerne County Funeral Directors meet &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The Luzerne County Funeral Directors Association recently met at the
Woodland's Inn and Resort, Plains Township. Addressing the gathering was Atty.
Susan Lederer of James, Smith and Durkin of Hershey. Pictured at the event,
from left, are board members: Mark Yanaitis F.D., John Morris III F.D., Susan
Lederer Esq., Jonathan Stegura F.D. and John Morris Jr. F.D. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 East Mountain Manor aids needy &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The associates of East Mountain Manor Nursing Facility, recently
participated in the WNEP-TV, Channel 16's annual "Feed a Friend" Project. The
associates collected monetary and food donations to help feed the needy. Shown
in photo from left are: Jaki Youells, LPN; Cheryl Sandor, CNA; Bill Soldrich,
administrator; and Diane Marrapodi, receptionist. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Jones honored by Al Beech Food Pantry &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The Board of Directors of the Al Beech/West Side Food Pantry recently
honored Marion Jones of Forty Fort. She resigned as a long-time member of the
board, representing the Forty Fort United Methodist Church. Other members of
the board from the church are shown, from left: Margaret Walk, Jones, Helen
Marshall, and Bill Jesse. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 WVW Student Council dance benefits `Feed-A-Friend' Project &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The Wyoming Valley West Middle School Student Council recently held a dance
to raise money for WNEP-TV, Channel 16's annual Feed-A-Friend Project. The
dance raised $500, which was donated to the CEO to help families in the
community have a Thanksgiving meal. Shown are seventh grade representatives,
first row, from left: Kaylenna Blessing, Tara Manarski, Jill Guyette, Kenley
Chacko, Leslie Goyne, Brian Mattes, Daniel Yadrnak, Jessica Ohrin, Ashlee
Gavenus, Sara Dorman, Karissa Capitan, James O'Malia, Drew Feldman. Second
row: Shelby Shultz, Matt Hovey, Adam Kaufer, Gina Gaiteri, Heidi Schnappauf,
Colleen Logan, Kristen Kleban, Dan Beswick, Eric Giza, A.J. Gurgal, Jay Bruno,
Robert Miller, Kenny Jones. Third row: Pam Audi, student council advisor;
Bethany Harvey, Janelle Weinstock, Jill Rosick, Andi Grossman, Kristen
DeMaranville, Kathy Roberts, Holly Miller, Elizabeth Yuscavage, Lin Steinman,
Jennifer Symons, Angela Libby, Amanda Rushinski. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Cotton Avenue School participates in food drive &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Students at the Cotton Avenue Elementary School recently donated food items
to WNEP-TV, Channel 16's "Feed-A-Friend " Project. Shown, kneeling, from left,
are: Joey Ryan, Joshua Glasson, Amber Hughes, Brandy Yeninas, Bill Bezdziecki,
and Kelsey Mudlock. Second row: Alma Johnson, Cortney Laird, Phillip Cumbo,
Ashley Burridge, Justin Jagodzinski, and David Centak. Third row: Millie Roke,
kindergarten teacher; Mike Pieck, fourth grade teacher; and Maryanne Toole,
principal. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 LCCC craft festival a success &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The LCCC's Alumni Association recently sponsored its 7th annual craft
festival. Approximately $7000 was raised to benefit the Abigail George
Memorial Scholarship fund for students. The fair featured more than 100 local
vendors selling handmade craft items. Also featured in the sale was the
campus' used office equipment. Shown at the fair, from left, are: Paula
Labenski, administrative assistant/president's office and alumni affairs, and
president of the LCCC Alumni Association; Dr. Ann Williams, dean of arts,
science, and allied health, and special assistant to the president for labor
relations; and Gloria Migatulski, vice president, LCCC Alumni Association.
Second row: Janice Mikolajczyk, crafter; James Phillips, LCCC assistant
professor; and Sandy Long, director, marketing and alumni. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Knights hold ground-breaking ceremony &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The Wilkes-Barre Knights of Columbus, Council 302, Wilkes-Barre, recently
held a ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of a Grotto of " Our Lady
of Guadalupe," which will include a memorial to the unborn and aborted. Those
donating contributions of $100 or more will be included on a memorial board.
Contributions can be forwarded to K of C Council 302 Grotto Fund, in care of
Raymond F. Kownacki, P.G.K., 129 E. Carey Street, Plains, PA 18705. Shown,
from left, are: Thomas J. Unvarsky, president, Home Association; Joseph
DeMuro, co-chairman, flag pole; Anthony S. Snipas, church activity, director;
Francis A. Kennedy Jr., grand knight; Richard W. Yalch, chairman, Grotto
committee; Patty Unvarsky, president, Kay Cees; Raymond F. Kownacki, faithful
navigator, fourth degree, Bishop Hafey Assembly. Absent from photo were the
Rev. Joseph J. Lasky, chaplain, Council 302; and Michael S. Yanulus, financial
secretary and chairman of the flag pole committee. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Holy Child students receive outstanding citizen awards &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Students of Holy Child School, Plymouth, recently received outstanding
citizens awards for the first quarter. Sponsored by Hills Department Store,
the awards are based on academic achievement, effort and character. Shown,
first row, from left, are: Justin Zlotek, Kathleen Flynn, Kyle Kaminski,
Christopher Smith, and Stephanie Harkins. Second row: Stephen Kochanski,
Lauren Lando, Patrick Flynn, Erica Modlesky, and Jennifer Drust. Third row:
Susan Nelson, fourth grade teacher; Deborah Castner, sixth grade teacher;
Cheryl Bolesta, Mallory Sowcik, Jamie Gabriel, and Stefanie Simon. Not shown
in photo are: Adam Gabriel and Kristen Zupko. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Knights of Columbus receive award &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The Mountaintop Council Knights of Columbus recently received the Star
Council award for 1995-96 year. They were honored based on maintaining an
active membership and good leadership abilities. Shown at the presentation,
from left, are: District Deputy Joseph Lukashewski and Grand Knight Tony
Biago. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 King's College education majors teaching locally &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Dr. Thomas Scappaticci, chairperson and professor of education at King's
College, recently announced that education majors at the college are student
teaching at local elementary and high schools. Shown, from left, are: Laurie
Ayre, assistant professor of education; Christine Eick, Michelle Handlon,
Amanda Kensinger, Molly Mengeringhausen, Phil Lazowski, Debbie Castner, and
Leeanne Rogers. Second row: Dr. Nicholas A. Holokick, director of student
teachers and assistant professor of education; Joe O'Brien, Maureen Brislin,
Maria Suriano, Judith Cefalo, Dianne Cohen, and Dr. Thomas Drazdowski,
assistant professor of education. Third row: Dr. Carol Moutray, assistant
professor of education, Martin Keithline, Hal Gabriel, Jeff Heckler, Dr.
Rachel Moreno, assistant professor of education; and Dr. Scappaticci. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Schmid inducted into Lions Club &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Joseph L. Schmid, was recently accepted for membership into the Lions Club
of Hanover Township. He was sponsored by Michael Jula, membership chairman.
Schmid resides in the Buttonwood section of Hanover Township. Shown, from
left, are: PVDG Paul Rose, vice president; Jack Claherty, co-sponsor; Jula,
and Schmid. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Alumni Phonathon completed &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 College Misericordia recently completed its annual Alumni Phonathon for
1996-97. Volunteers made calls to alumni, parents and friends to ask for their
support for the college. Shown, seated, from left, are: Marilyn Ryan O'Boyle,
alumni chair, and Misericordia director of alumni relations Denise Miscavage.
Standing: Dr. Albert Anderson, Misericordia president; Marilyn Santarelli,
Misericordia director of development; David Donohue, student chair; Sr. Donna
Ellis, RSM, Sisters of Mercy vice chair; Sr. Pat Lapcynski, RSM, Sisters of
Mercy chair; and Mary Jule McCarthy, past president of the Alumni Association.
Absent from photo was Susan Wright, student vice chair. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Senator Musto Recognizes Student 
Senator Raphael J. Musto, 14th District Of Pennsylvania, Recently Presented 
Gina Volpicelli, A Student At The Hanover Memorial Elementary School, With A 
Certificate Of Recognition For Her Participation In The Pennsylvania 
Department Of Transportation's School Bus Safety Poster Contest. Volpicelli 
Was One Of 12 Students In The State Of Pennsylvania Invited To The Capitol 
Building In Harrisburg For The Presentation Of Awards, A Luncheon And A Tour.