6 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, January 3, 1990 PEOPLE Tina Charney Kravits honored by U.S. Air Force Major General C. Norman Wood, Asst. Chief of Staff, Air Force Intel- ligence, recently announced that Capt. Tina Charney Kravits was selected as Air Force Targeting ‘Officer of the year. If the United States went to war tomorrow, B-52 Heavy Bomber Aircrews at Loring AFB, Maine would depend on this 29 year old native of Dallas, to help them hit enemy targets and get them back. Capt. kravits is the Chief of the Target Intelligence Branch, 42nd Heavy Bombardment Wing, work- ing with B-52 crew members, she must recommend to the Bomb Wing Commander what targets to hit, the type of conventional bombs to drop and how many B-52's are required to make a successful ‘strike. She does it better than anyone else in the Air Force and was recently bestowed this honor at the Air Force Targeting Confer- ence held at Goodfellow AFB, San Angelo, Texas. She is the first Capt. and first female to win this award | since its inception which made it | an even bigger honor. Capt. Kravits is the daughter of : Elaine and John Charney, USAF | retired, who reside at Ransom Rd., Dallas. She is a 1979 graduate of | Dallas High School and Wilkes College ROTC. Capt. Kravits has been at Loring for a year, previous assignments were Lowery AFB, Denver, Colo., and Hg SAC, Offutt AFB, Omaha, Neb. She is married | to Brian Kravits, son of Ruth and | William Kravits, Swoyersville and | have two sons, Brian William and | Joshua. TOP TARGETER - Tina Charney Kravits receives the Targeting Officer of the Year award from Major Gener C. Norman Wood. In our service Navy Seaman Recruit Philip G. George, son of Peter G. and Mary M. George of 165 Youngblood Ave., Shavertown, has completed recruit training at Recruit Train- ing Command, Orlando, Fla. ~ A 1989 graduate of Dallas High School, Dallas, he joined the Navy in 1989. Wayne A. Marhelski, son of re- tired Air Force Master Sgt. Charles A. and Violet A. Marhelski of 101 Davis St., Trucksville, has been promoted in the U.S. Air Force to the rank of airman first class. Marhelski is a precision meas- urement equipment laboratory specialist with the 374th field Maintenance Squadron in Japan. He is a 1988 graduate of Dallas Senior High School. Army 2nd Lt. Joseph P. Walsh has arrived for duty in West Ger- man. The lieutenant is a platoon leader with the 502nd Infantry. Walsh is the son of Paul J. and Mary A. Walsh of 18 Westminster Drive, Dallas. A 1984 graduate of Dallas Sen- ior High School, he isa 1988 gradu- ate of Edinboro University, Pa. Marine Pfc. Jason D. Forster, son of Edward A. and Sandy L. Forster of RD 3, Dallas, recently reported for duty with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, Okinawa, Japan. A 1988 graduate of Pittston High School, Pittston, he joined the Marine Corps in December 1988. Airman Mark J. Lubinski has graduated from the U.S. Air Force administrative specialist course at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Graduates of the six-week. course learned how to prepare Air Force correspondence and reports, and earned credits toward an as- sociate degree in applied science through the Community College of the Air Force. Lubinski is the son of Karen R. Lubinski of 92B Poplar St., Dallas. He is a 1989 graduate of Dallas High School. Marine Lance Cpl, John A. Bobersky, son of John S. Bober- sky of 844 Park Ave., Shavertown, was recently awarded the U.S. Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal. Bobersky received the award for good behavior and conduct over a three-year period in the Marine Corps. He is currently serving with 2nd Marine Division, Camp Lejuene, N.C. A 1986 graduate of Berwick Area High School, Berwick, he joined the Marine Corps in July 1986. STANCE (O18) 5 3 Weeks 999.00" OFFER EXTENDED THRU 1/5/89 NEW YEAR RIGHT By Calling Diet Center Diet Center The weight-loss professionals. * This does not include membership Weight Lose and speed of loss vary with individuals 287-4440 Suite 305 Park Office Bldg. KINGSTON AWARD WINNER - Jim Harris of Kingston is shown receiving the Springboard of the 2nd Quarter Award from Chapter President John J. Jablowski, Jr. Harris Is cited by Jaycees Jim Harris of Kingston, a mem- ber of the Back Mountain Jaycees, was recently named as “Spring- board of the 2nd Quarter” by the local leadership training organiza- tion. Harris is a coordinator at the Joan Harris Centre for the Gifted/ ' Talented in Edwardsville. The Springboard Award is given quarterly by the local Jaycee chap- ter. Recipients of the award are selected based on their involve- ment within their first 90 days as a Jaycee. Through attendance at least 50% of the chapter's mem- berships meetings, involvement with chapter projects and sharing the Jaycees leadership opportu- nity, Jaycees participate in the Springboard program. The Back Mountain Jaycees are currently ranked 7th out of nearly 250 chap- ters in Pennsyivaniy Back Mountain Jaycees Presi- dent John J. Jablowski, Jr. of Hanover Township said of Harris, “Jim's leadership and involvement in our chapter has been exem- plary. Undoubtedly, Jim has clearly earned this award. Jim's fellow members of the Back Mountain Jaycees are proud of him and honored to have him as an active member. When the Jaycees acti- vate new members of the caliber of Jim Harris, we continue our com- mitment to serving this commu- nity through leadership training,” Jablowski concluded. The Back Mountain Jaycees will hold their next monthly general membership meeting on Tuesday, January 9, 1990 at the Castle Inn. All members and interested guests are invited to attend. Hooper new Misericordia admissions counselor Donna Hooper recently was appointed admissions counselor at College Misericordia, according to David Payne, dean of admis- sions. Her duties include inter- viewing and recruiting new stu- dents for Misericordia in New Jer- sey, Staten Island and Maryland. Hooper, of West Wyoming, joined Misericordia in September 1987 as a counselor in the student as- sistance center. In February 1988, she was appointed assistant to the registrar. She is a 1982 graduate of Millersville State University with a bachelor of arts degree in social work. Donna Hooper "DARING'S MEMORIAL HIGHWAY, DALLAS Macaroni Salad.......... Stuffed Cabbage...................... Ib. $3.69 Noodles & Cabbage.. Baked Beans............. Ib. $1.29 1b.$1.79 Not Responsible For Typographical Errors We Reserve The Right To Limit Quantities MAC Accepted Here For All Purchases 675-0696 Umphred retires after 34 year career at C-Tec After more than 34 years of service with C-TEC Corporation, William J. Umphred, senior vice president of Administration and External Affairs, has retired. Joining Commonwealth Tele- phone Company as a commercial surveyor in 1955, Umphred pro- gressed through the Company's ranks, becoming president of Commonwealth Telephone (1974- 85), and then being promoted to senior vice president with the parent company, C-TEC Corpora- tion (1985-Present), a diversified telecommunications company based in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. During his four decades of serv- ice, Umphred provided vital lead- ership to the Company through times of phenomenal growth, ex- pansion and change. In the 1960's and 70's, he was instrumental in ensuring Commonwealth's transi- tion from primarily rural party line service tobecoming one of the most efficient, cost-effective telephone companies in a rural environment. In the 80's, his promotion to the corporate level allowed him to develop C-TEC's relationship with the investment community. Most recently, he was responsible for the Company's adminstrative serv- ices, land and buildings, govern- ment and community affairs, public relations and investor rela- tions. He has also served as corpo- rate secretary. Umphred has been actively in- volved in professional and com- munity affairs throughout his tenure. In the 1970's, he was Chairman of the United Way of Wyoming Valley Campaign, the Luzerne County Savings Bond Campaign, the Wilkes College William J. Umphred Annual Drive, and the Salvation Army Board of Directors. He addi- tionally chaired various U.S. Tele- phone Association committees and held board positions with such organizations as College Miseri- cordia, Northeast Pennsylvania Philharmonic Society, Wilkes- Barre Chamber of Commerce and the Pennsylvanians for Effective Government. His credentials also include being listed in the 1965 edition of “Outstanding Young Men in America” and the 1971 “Who's Who in Business and Industry.” Umphred is a graduate of Wilkes College and was a U.S Navy com- municaitons officer during the Korean War. He resides in Dallas, with his wife Elizabeth and son, William, Jr. Their son Charles is married and resides in West Ch- ester, Pa. DeRojas named American College of Surgeons member Juan J. DeRojas, MD, FACS, has completed the stringent re- quirements and has been inducted as a Fellow in the American Col- lege of Surgeons. A graduate of Temple University Medical School, he completed his General Surgery Residency and Vascular Surgery Fellowship at Temple University Hospital. Dr. DeRojas’ partners in Surgi- cal Specialists of Wyoming Valley are: F. Jorge Abrantes, MD; Peter F. Casterline, MD; Peter J. Corey, MD; Richard A. Flanagan, Jr., MD; Mark R. Katlic, MD; David B. Lucchino, MD; George W. pet MD; and Seth W. Wolk, MD. Dr. DeRojas resides in Jackson Twp. with his wife and four chil- dren. Wilkes- Hours: Mon.-Sat. a gem of a shop in downtown NUMBER @ SHOP Barre 9 W. Northampton St. 717-825-2024 10.a.m. - 5 p.m. ve July 3-10 1990 74 Join Rev. Jack Prater and Ingrid on this wonderful trip to special tour of picturesque Day 2 - Munich Day 4 - Innsbruck - Liechtenstein Day 5 - Lucerne INCLUDED FEATURES: with private bath/shower. - Bavarian style - with beer and music. « First Class tickets to the Passion Play. + Touring by private Deluxe motorcoach. fees included. + Services of a Tour all included services. Land Tour Price $1,115.00 Per Person, Double Occupancy Includes bus to and from JFK Single Supplement: $95.00 The play has attracted millions. But it’s only IE of the real drama to Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein and Switzerland. Day 1 - Depart tonight for your very Day 3 - Munich - Salzburg - Innsbruck - Lucerne Day 6 - Lucerne - Neuschwanstein Castle - Obergammergau Day 7 - Obergammergau - Passion Play Day 8 - Obergammergau - Munich - USA « Accommendations in First Class and Selected hotels for four (4) nights; all rooms + Accommodations for two (2) nights in Obergammergau in private homes, as assigned by the Passion Play Committee. Due to the tremendous demand, only accomodations with hot and cold running water can be guaranteed. « Breakfast and dinner daily plus lunch in Obergammerau featuring: Welcome dinner + Guided city sightseeing in Munich, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Luceme, all admission « Visit to King Ludwi ig 's Neuschwanstein Castle. anager throughout Europe. » Baggage handling (one of luggage per person), taxes and service charges for IAT Europe TRAVEL AGENCY Valley Automobile Club 309/415 Plaza Travel | Agency Plus airfare from New York 675-8282 : | & x
Significant historical Pennsylvania newspapers