in St. Petersburg, 10 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, February 28, 1990 Sue Hand's painting wins world award Dallas artist Sue Hand was among winners from England, Ireland, Poland, Argentina, Can- ada and the United States as she accepted her award at the 15th Annual International Miniature Art Exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts Florida. The exhibit is one of the largest compe- titions of miniature drawings, paintings and sculpture in the world. Hand received her award in. the transparent watercolor cate- gory for a three inch by five inch painting entitled “Interstate, U.S.A.” The miniature painting depicts a majestic skyscape over a major capitol city and one of its interstate arteries. As founder and national coordi- nator of the Cider Painters of America, Hand is extremely active in miniaturism. She has won seven national and international awards. ‘An invited member of miniaturist groups in Australia, Florida, Geor- gia, New Jersey and Washington, D.C. she has exhibited her mini- ature paintings and drawings nationwide as well as abroad. Hand is editor of the Cider Press, a bi- monthly national newsletter for miniaturists. She and husband, Joseph, own and operate Sue Hand's Imagery in Dallas. They have one daughter, Heather, a junior Telecommunica- tions major at Wilkes University., who serves as co-editor of the Cider Press. Sue Hand is the daughter of | Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Larish, ~ Orange, Pa. Daniel Wasserott. Scouts hold junior workshop Dallas Boy Scouts hold celebration at Methodist Church Recently Dallas Boy Scout Troop #281 and Dallas Cub Scout Pack #281 celebrated “Boy Scout Sunday” at the Dallas Methodist Church, which is the sponsor organiza- tion for both groups, as is the tradition throughout the nation. A number of scouts participated directly in the worship service and served as ushers. The service was followed by a short reception sponsored by the Boy Scout Troop. Shown attending the service are: First row, from left, Corey Stanisiow, Daniel Brey- meier, David Neiman, Paul Mizenko, Ryan Onyshczak, Robbie Neil, Tripp Graham, Andrew Popielarz, David Werts, Greg Stanislow, Mark Grabarits, Mike Stansilow, Second row, Nancy McDonald, Unit Commissioner, Devon Michael, Joel Withers, Mary Chappell, Troop Committee Chairman, Scott Townsend, Mike Grabarits, Cubmaster; Judy Neil, Den Leader; Mary Ann Stanislow, Den Leader. Third row, Jeff Harger, Jeremy Onyshczak, Chad Williams, Don Hosey, Craig Bowerson, Charles Wassserott V, Brian Achuff, Erik St. Clair, Christ Pelton, Richard Sylvia, CharlesWasserott IV, Scoutmaster. Fourth row, Jeff Townsend, Webelos Leader, David Seidel, Senior Patrol Leader; Jason Toluba, John St. Clair, Reverend Michael Bealla, Mark Chappell, David Townsend, John Acuff, Assistant Scoutmaster. _- Mountain Trailblazer District, Penn Mountains’ Council, recently held a Junior Leader Training Workshop. The day long event was held at Trucksville United Methodist Church with 61 boys in attendance. The “55 Alive” mature driving course is acknowledged by several insurance companies as a plus factor in issuing auto insurance coverages for senior citizens 50 years and older. The course is an innovative, classroom driver retraining pro- gram designed to help older per- sons improve their driving skills. The course material covers the effects of aging medications on driving, basic driving rules, license renewals, local traffic hazards, Chairman of the event was Ed Transue, Boy Scout Training Chairman and Al Karolchik, District Training Chairman along with other adults that taught the scouts leadership skills. Plans are currently underway for next year’s training events. adverse road conditions, energy saving and accident prevention measures. On March 6 the course will be held in the St. Therese Church Hall meeting room, Old River Road, Wilkes-Barre. Course will consist of atttendance 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Upon completion of the course certificates of completion will be forwarded to National AARP for registering in the computer file. The newest course available will be shown for the first time in our area. '55 Alive’ course can cut seniors’ insurance costs Seniors completing the one day course, may be entitled to a 10% discount on their auto insurance policy. This can amount to over $50 per year. Each registration is valid for three years. Many seniors report savings of $80 a year or more. Instructors P.J. Higgins and Jerry Fritzen have been involved with presenting N.D.C. courses for over 25 years and presenting “55 Alive” for more than four years. Classes will be limited to 30 per- sons. Lehman Tiger Cubs 241 visit Geisinger Wyoming Valley Six members of the Lehman Tigers Club Pack 241, recently toured the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. The youths visited the cast room in the emergency department, ‘had a ride in an ambulance, toured the operating room and the radiology department, as well as the medical-center’s kichen area. Above, from left, David Mariner, M.D., general/vascular surgeon, Geisinger Wyoming Valley, and tour coordinator; Chad Flack, Paul Santarelli, Daniel Mariner, Danny Davis, Christopher Coslett and Jonathon Heath. a in The abt ve course is being spon- sored by the AARP Chapter #3836 along with co-sponsor (S) Valley Auto Claub (AAA) and Chamberlin Insurance Company, Scranton, Pa. A deposit of $7.00 1s required for each person interested and a check should be sent to Jerry Fritzen, 115 S. Thomas St., Edwardsville, Pa. 18704. Checks must be made out to AARP, c/o above instructor. For additional information call 287- 3342, or the local AARP Chapter #3836. Brader award deadline near March 9 is the deadline for area residents and organizations who would like to nominate an individ- ual for United Way of Wyoming Valley's Rose Brader Community Service Award. The award is de- signed to recognize a person who has provided outstanding volun- teer service to the people within Wyoming Valley. Although the award is presented on behalf of the United Way of Wyoming Valley, a person's volun- teer service does not necessarily have to be rendered towards the United Way or any of its member agencies. A volunteer panel of judges provides equal considera- tion to a nominee who provides extensive service on behalf of a single cause, and someone who is involved in numerous community service causes. : The award recipient will be honored by United Way at its April Awards Dinner. An attractive cut- glass disc designed and donated by Schott Glass Technologies, Inc. will be presented to the award winner, and the recipient will also receive a family photo courtesy of Fox Studios. Official nomination forms can be obtained by calling 829-6711 or visiting the United Way office at 9 E. Market Street, Wilkes-Barre. Yost TR i Century 21/Ruth K. Smith office noted as a top seller Century 21 Ruth K. Smith Real Estate, Inc. of Shavertown and Mountaintop has been awarded the Gold Medallion award, recog- nizing the top-selling offices in the Century 21 international system. Century 21 Ruth K. Smith Real Estate, Inc. is among the top 10 percent of the more than 7,200 independently owned and oper- ated offices in the Century 21 system world wide. “Winning the Gold Medallion award is a special thrill for us,” said Ruth K. Smith. “It’s a tribute to the hard work and dedication of & our staff. We are all grateful to the Ye citizens of Wyoming Valley for their '%./ support, and we hope to continue to provide outstanding service to the homebuyers and sellers of our community.” — College Misericordia recently honored its 1989-90 phonathon volunteers for their fund-raising efforts with a reception in the MacDonald Art Gallery, This re- ception coincided with the open- ing of Jim Thorpe artist Shozo Nagano's exhibition, “Shaped Canvases of the Human Figure, Flowers and Drapes.” During this year's two-week phonathon, 325 volunteers from the faculty, staff, students, alumni, Sisters of Mercy and community raised more than MISERICORDIA VOLUNTEERS - Seen during the reception are, from left, Angela Kelly, gallery asssistant; Mary Benedicta Matchett, alumni volunteer; Marilyn Santarelli, director of annual giving; James Harkins, chair of the community/friends phase; Shozo Nagano, featured artist; Dr. Pasquale DiPasquale, Jr., Misericordia president; Linda Stallone, executive director of institutional advancement; and Debbie Fries, alumni director. Absent from photo: Roberta Day-Klein, chair of alumnni phase. Misericordia honors volunteers wn $115,000 in pledges. Marilyn Santarelli, Misericordia’s direc- tor of annual giving, said this year's fund drive has raised $222,000, towards the College's $240,000 goal. James Harkins, president of Penn State Seed Co., chaired the community/ friends phase, which raised $110,000; the alumni phase, led by Roberta Day-Klein, has raised $112,000. Santarelli said 63 per- cent of alumni contacted during the phonathon contributed to the annual fund. First Aid course available The Wyoming Valley Chapter American Red Cross is pleased to announce the availabilityofa4 1/ 2 hr. Standard First Aid Course. Course content includes: shock, bleeding, muscle, bone, joint in- juries, stroke, poisoning, insulin shock and diabetic coma, heat and cold exposure emergencies, p animal bites, insect stings, snake- bites, bandaging and splinting, as well as emergency rescues. This course is available for those persons having a valid Commu- nity, Adult, or AHA (within 1 year) CPR certificate only. Fee for book and course mate- rials is $15.00. Call Health Serv- iy > 4 5
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