Workers Worried About Jobs

Abraham Azain 
January 10, 1997 
Abraham J. Azain Of Lee Park Towers, Hanover Township, Died Friday At The 
Wilkes-barre General Hospital.

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Plymouth Rotarians keep holiday bright &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Members of the Plymouth Rotary Club installed holiday decorations on Main &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Street in the borough. The local service organization assumed
responsibility many years ago for keeping ``Shawnee Shining'' during the
holidays. The &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Rotarians are soliciting funds from residents and the business community to
begin replacing holiday fixtures on Main Street which are beginning to show
signs of wear. Request for donations have been mailed to all Plymouth
residents. Anyone not receiving a mailing may send a donation to: Plymouth
Rotary Club, P.O. Box 122, Plymouth, Pa. 18651. Pictured inspecting the
fixtures, not in order, are: Rotarians George Meeker, Joseph Paglianite and
Ernest Paulis. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Wilkes University conducting Community/Business Campaign &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Wilkes University is conducting its Community/Business Campaign. Funds
raised through this phase of the campaign will help achieve the University's
1996-97 Annual Fund goal of $995,000. More than 40 volunteers will be asking
300 local businesses for their support. Lee Ciarmatori, vice president of
First National Community Bank, is volunteer chairman of the campaign. Sandra
S. Piccone, has been named chair of Wilkes University's 1996-97 Annual Fund
Campaign. Shown, from left, are: Dr. Gary Giamartino, dean, School of
Business, Society and Public Policy, Wilkes University; Mark Van Loon, Rosenn,
Jenkins &amp; Greenwald; Joseph Compierchio, PP &amp; L; Elizabeth Hanza, Blue Cross
of NEPA; Thomas Semanek, Luzerne National Bank; Caryn Cheyfitz; assistant
director of annual giving; and Claire Fox, director of annual giving, Wilkes
University. Second row: Paul Strunk, vice president for Alumni, Development
and University Relations, Wilkes University; Marilyn Snyder, Real Estate;
Sandy Richardson; Joe Leandri, Blue Cross of NEPA; Ciarmatori, Scott Barth,
Triple A Security Systems; Gary Williams, PNC Bank. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Coughlin High School students observe ethnic Christmas &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Several Coughlin High School Spanish classes participated in a Hispanic
Christmas tradition by making pinatas. The students are shown, first row, from
left: Amanda Wolyniec, Desiree Podrasky, Melissa Myers, Amanda Drevenak, Jamie
Balchus, Leslie Sperlazzo, Stephanie Podskoch, Jennifer Bruno, Lee Fatz, and
Ed Geiser. Second row: Mark Lazovich, Amanda Day, Micheline Merolla, Karrie
Reinard, Youssef Sawares, James Jones, Thomas Cooney, and Matthew Vinciarelli.
Fourth row: Thomas Szychowski, Raymond Sipple, Matthew Jones, Dan Mentrikoski,
Heather Elick, Theresa Chesney, Michael Gemberling, Anthony Onley, and Ryan
Lewis. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Unico donates toys to special children &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Unico National of Wilkes-Barre donated several cases of toys to the Wyoming
Valley Children's Association, a local United Way agency which provide
diagnostic and therapeutic services to children with disabilities. The toys,
which are part of Unico's ongoing effort to help those in need, were handed
out by Santa Claus at several of the agency's preschool classes, as well as
during the agency's annual holiday dinner. Shown, first row, from left are:
Claire Karabon, therapeutic aide; Marino Simonetti, Santa Claus; holding Katie
Kane, Hannah Ruch and Melissa Schwaer. Second row: Mary Beth Dessoye and Cathy
Wolfe, preschool teachers; with Frank Castrignano, past president Unico
International, holding Michael Bish. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Mayor honors Salmon for bravery &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Mayor Thomas D. McGroarty has issued a special Mayoral Commendation to Mary
Beth Salmon, a 10 years old Wilkes-Barre resident who saved her younger sister
from injuries. Mary Beth pushed her 5-year old sister, Rachel, out of the path
of a falling piece of heavy furniture. The furniture fell on and injured Mary
Beth instead. The Mayoral Commendation recognizes Mary Beth's courage and
unselfish good will. Shown during the presentation, from left, are: Rachel,
Mary Beth and Mayor McGroarty. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Regis Academy supports St. Vincent dePaul holiday feast &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Students of Regis Academy donated and assembled food baskets which were
distributed to St. Vincent dePaul Kitchen in time for Thanksgiving.
Non-perishable foods, and monetary donations for the purchase of turkeys were
made by each class. Student Government members shown, kneeling, from left are:
Vinnie Borocci, Ralph Mancuso, Grant Mech, Chris Mirigliani, Neil Debo, and
Mike Szustak. Standing: Robert Hines, principal; Tiffany Mascelli, Bridget
Coolick, Chris Clemente, and Sarah Jiunta. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Rotary rings bell for Salavation Army &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Members of the Rotary Club of South Wilkes-Barre recently manned kettles
for a day in support of the Salvation Army's annual holiday campaign which
benefits the needy. Shown at Penn Plaza, Wilkes-Barre, from left are:
Rotarians Michael Johnson, Ted Zwiebel, and Mark Lippi. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Plains Rotary hosts Christmas party &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The Rotary Club of Plains held its annual Christmas party for handicapped
children of Plains Township. The party was held at Charlie Browns Restaurant.
Entertainment was provided by Magician Pat Ward, and gifts were presented by
Santa, Rotarian Frank Pizzella. Rotarians shown from left are: Michael Florio,
Pizzella, Michael Horan and Attorney Dave Lupas, party chair person. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Hoyt Library's students and staff donate socks to Red Cross &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Preschoolers the Hoyt Library's Children's Department and staff members
donated new socks to the Disaster Services office of the American Red Cross.
The socks will be used by victims of natural disasters. Pictured, seated, from
left, are: Eric Oshinski, Kenny Pugh, Jessica Olegnic, Katherine Tressa,
Jackie Rushkowski, Robin Davis, Chelsa Bunk, Jessica Szczechowicz, and Ashley
Sheply. Standing: Elaine Lecina, Story Hour instructor; Florance Hovanec and
Suzanne Shultz, library staff; Maryann Hovan, children's librarian; Amy Miner,
director, American Red Cross Emergency Services; and Chuck Hensley,
coordinator, American Red Cross Emergency Services. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 GFWC Plymouth welcomes members &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The GFWC Plymouth recently welcomed 12 new members at a ceremony during a
Christmas dinner meeting at the Ramada, Wilkes-Barre. Each new member took
part in a candle lighting ceremony led by Jackie Karnes, and was presented
with a gift hand made and presented by Pat Motyka, membership chairman. Woman
interested in joining may contact any club member or call the Plymouth Library
at 779-4775. Shown, from left, are: Rebecca Wimmer, Motyka, and Raina Motyka. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 JCC's Tiger Cubs tour Kingston Police Station &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Members of the Jewish Community Center's Tiger Cubs recently visited the
Kingston Police Station. Participants shown, not in order, are: Matthew
Berger, Jacob Berger, Daniel Neilan, Kingston Police DARE officer; Jarod
Grossman, Loren Grossman, den leader; Scott Nachlis, Josh Berger, Maury Bell,
Barbara Bell, den leader; Benjamin Bell and Stephen Nachlis. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Hayfield Society feted at Penn State &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The Penn State Wilkes-Barre Campus at Lehman honored members of the
Hayfield Society with a gala holiday dinner at the Westmoreland Club. The
Hayfield Society is an informal association of individuals and corporate
representatives who make an annual contribution of $1000 or more during the
twelve-month period of the local campus' Annual Fund campaign. Their
generosity helps to provide scholarships to deserving students at the campus
and also enhances academic programs. Guest shown, above, from left are:
Michael and Sylvia Hudacek, Jeff Dickson, Jo Ann Wesley, Michael Hudacek, Jr.
Jane Woytowich, and Diane and Michael Fort. Photographed, below, from left
are: Mary Ann and Joe Perugino, Bobbie Steever, assistant director of
development; Tom Robinson, director of development and university relations;
and Marie and Marvin Carkhuff. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Forty Fort Lions Club distribute food baskets to area churches &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Members of the Forty Fort Lions Club prepared food baskets for distribution
to local churches during the Thanksgiving holiday. Schuyler Avenue Elementary
students and the Kingston Rotary contributed to the food drive. Participants
shown, not in order, are: John Witkosky, Hank Shemanski, Jim McAndrew, Bernie
Podcasy, John Gorman, Kevin Winton, Bob Koch, Bill James, Dave Stroud, John
Thompson, John Brawley, Andy Reno, Bob Thompson, Sr., Dr. Charles Carpenter
and Bernie Stelma. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Nanticoke Rotary welcomes two &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The Nanticoke Rotary Club recently inducted two new members, Jim Murphy and
Paul Keating. Murphy resides in Nanticoke with his wife and daughter, and
Keating serves as city manager of Nanticoke. Pictured above, from left, are:
Sylvester McCloskey, sponsor; Murphy, and District Governor Joseph Nadzak.
Shown below, from left, are: Walter Januszeski, sponsor; Keating, District
Governor Nadzak, and former District Governor Thomas C. Thomas. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Orloski's and Oursler named outstanding &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 During its recent annual dinner, United Rehabilitation Services, Inc.
honored Orloski's Quick Marts &amp; Service Stations as the Employer of the Year.
This award was presented in recognition of Orloski's service to the community
and effort in working with individuals with disabilities. The staff of
Wilkes-Barre URS selected Fred Oursler as Employee of the Year. Gil Selders,
executive director of the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), the guest
speaker, was presented a plaque by Dr. Stanley M. Irzinski, administrator, in
recognition of his outstanding commitment to individuals with disabilities.
From left are: Oursler with Fran DeWitt, president of the Board of Directors. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 SHAVERTOWN &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Banks earns chairman's award &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Bernard Banks Jr., of Shavertown, has received the Chairman's Award from
the American Red Cross. Banks, who was honored for his exceptional volunteer
leadership in the Luzerne/Wyoming County area, received the award at the
Northeastern Pennsylvania Blood Services annual dinner. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 A long-time board member of the Northeast Pennsylvania Region, Banks
currently serves on the board of the American Red Cross, Wyoming Valley
Chapter. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 FORTY FORT &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Named chairperson for annual walk-a-thon &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Dotty Martin, Forty Fort, has been named chairperson of the 5th annual "Do
It For The Kids" Walk-A- Thon to benefit Wyoming Valley Children's
Association. The 3.1 mile walk will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday,
April 12, starting at Bishop O'Reilly High School in Kingston. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The public is invited to participate and can call Kim at 829-2453 to
register. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Martin is president of Grapevine Publishing, Inc., Forty Fort, a company
she founded in 1987. Grapevine Publishers publishes the West Side Weekly and
Senior Scene. She has been involved with the Children's Association since
1990, playing an active role in several of the agency programs and
participating in several charitable events for the agency. She joined the
agency's board of directors in 1995. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Plymouth Rotarians Keep Holiday Bright 
Members Of The Plymouth Rotary Club Installed Holiday Decorations On Main 
Street In The Borough. The Local Service Organization Assumed Responsibility 
Many Years Ago For Keeping ``shawnee Shining'' During The Holidays. The 
Rotarians Are Soliciting Funds From Residents And The Business Community To 
Begin Replacing Holiday Fixtures On Main Street Which Are Beginning To Show 
Signs Of Wear. Request For Donations Have Been Mailed To All Plymouth