6 The Dallas Post PEOPLE Friday, June 27, 2003 Dallas-based Northeast Restaurant Group was recog- nized by T.G.L. Friday’s, Inc. during the 2003 T.G.I. Fri- day’s® Owners Conference held last month in San Fran- cisco. Owned by John C. Metz, Northeast Restaurant Group is a licensed T.G.L Friday's, Inc. franchisee that operates eight T.G.I. Friday’s restaurants in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, including the Wilkes-Barre location. Jeff Metz, vice president of operations for Northeast Restaurant Group, was. hon- ored as Domestic Franchise Operator of the Year, a recognition that is based on outstanding achievement in sales, profit and people. In addition, the company was recognized for Highest Per- centage Comp Store Sales (total sales $20 million or greater). Curtis Nelson, president and chief operating officer for Carlson Companies, par- sales. the clock, and a nutritional software pro- gram called NutriNet that customizes menus in their healthcare segment was implemented. Bok Choy, an Asian cook- ing concept, as well as a partnership with the upscale coffee concept Starbucks, are also new to the company. In addition, Metz’s Krispy Kreme franchises ranked second in the country in fund-raising Formed in 1994 by John C. Metz, Harold S. Leininger and Robert L Augh- enbaugh, Metz & Associates, Ltd. is com- mitted to providing custom dining man- agement services for the health care, edu- cation and business and industry sectors Local T.G.I. Friday’s franchisee receives top honors ent company of Carlson Restaurant Worldwide, presented John C. Metz with the Carlson Sword of Prcellence Metz ceiver the award in honor of his dedication to the industry and in recognition for being named 2002 MUFSO operator of the year. Pictured, from left: Don Dube, Regional Manager; John C. Metz, Chairman and CEO; Kip Meyer, GM-Toms River; Jeffrey Metz, Vice President of Operations, and Pete Jurta, Director of Operations. Metz & Associates, Ltd. among Food Management Magazine's Top S0 Metz & Associates, Ltd., Dallas, was re- - cently named number 22 among Food Management Magazine’s (FM) Top 50 Food Contract Management Companies in the country. This list is compiled from a detailed study of national and signifi- cant regional companies that operate in non-commercial food service areas, pri- marily schools, colleges, healthcare, busi- ness and industry and recreation. In citing Metz & Associates, the maga- zine noted that technology was a key tar- get of attention at Metz during the past year. A new online reporting system al- lowed upper management to access and review unit-level financial activity around ities. ciates, with ‘a special emphasis on service. In nine years, Metz & Associates has grown from a company with three employees to one that employs over 2,000 in the food service industry in Pennsylvania, Ohio and New Jersey. Metz & Associates, Ltd. currently man- ages volume in excess of $50 million for 92 clients in a variety of settings includ- ing major hospitals, public and private schools, colleges, long-term care facilities, corporate offices and manufacturing facil- For more information on Metz & Asso- Ltd.,, visit their website at www.metzltd.com. SCID Corrections Counselor® presented award for valor The Pennsylvania Depart- ment of Corrections (DOC) has honored 11 individuals with Outstanding Performance Awards; five with Medals of Valor; and one with the Thomas Fulcomer Award. The awards are presented each year to employees who are nominat- ed by their co-workers for their exceptional job performance, heroic deeds performed in the community, and for embodying the character and dedication of Thomas a. Fulcomer,, a DOC deputy secretary who died last year following a battle with Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The award ceremony took place at the DOC’s Elizabeth- town Training Academy in Lan- caster County. This year Dianna Dean, cor- rections counselor at SCI Dal- las, will receive the Medal of Valor. On Friday, January 2 of this year, while on her way home from work, Dianna came upon a motor vehicle accident. Dian- na witnessed the driver being ejected through the back wind- shield of a Chevy Blazer. Without hesitation or con- cern for her own safety, Dianna responded as her years of expe- rience as an EMT would dic- tate. While another responder dialed 911, Dianna literally dug the driver out of the snow, wrapped her in coats and what- ever else she could find. A pass- ing motorist threw a coat out the window, telling her to keep it and apologized for not stay- ing. Dianna sat with the injured woman for approximately 20 minutes until the EMTs ar- rived. During this time, she held the woman’s head, stroked her hair, calmed, and comfort- ed her. She kept her conscious by having her talk about herself and her family. At one point, she even was able to make this seriously injured woman laugh. Despite the efforts of all who came to the aid of this woman, the internal injuries she sus- tained were too great and were ultimately the cause of “® death. She was pronounc dead on arrival at Scranton Community Medical Center. Dianna attended the viewing where she was able to tell grieving family members the woman's last moments and thoughts. Dianna has been an employ- ee of the Department of Correc- tions for four years and was a key player in assisting SCI Dal- las achieve reaccreditation re- cently. MOVERS & SHAKERS The state's leading small- business watchdog group re- cently honored state Senator Charles Lemmond (R-20)for his voting record during the 2001-02 legislative sessions Lemmond is among a group of state legislators named as “Guardians of Small Business”. by the National Federation of Independent Business. Lawmakers were selected based on individual voting records on small business is- sues such as health care, legal reform and a variety of tax-re- lief proposals, according to NFIB State Director Kevin Shivers. [NX XK J Daniel Downey, Dallas, has been appointed regional Voca- tional Career Services Coordi- nator for the Penn State cam- puses in Wilkes-Barre, Hazle- ton, and Worthington Scranton. Downey will oversee the cam- puses’ collaboration as they provide career related services to students. This service is sponsored by a grant from PA Dept. of Education through the Carl D. Perkins Vocation & Ap- plied Technology Education Act of 1990. Downey received his bache- lor’s degree from Penn State University and his master’s de- gree in social work from Rut- gers University. Previously, he was employed as an adjunct faculty member, therapist, and program development special- ist. He is a member of the Mid- wwdle Atlantic Career Counseling Association, National Associa- tion of Social Workers, and the American Legion. Downey will coordinate mock interviews, workshops on resume writing, interviewing, job search strategies, and will provide individual counseling to Penn State students from the three northeast campuses. The Career Services Center places students in full- and part-time positions, internships, and sea- sonal work. o00 Sharon M. Reishus has been appointed Commissioner of the Maine Public Utilities Commis- sion by Governor Baldacci of Maine. Reishus graduated from Dallas High School in 1980. She then attended and graduat- ed from Stanford University with a degree in Applied Earth Sciences. Following her graduation from Stanford, Ms Reishus was an Intelligence Officer for the CIA and a Senior Duty Officer for the White House Situation Room at the National Security Council. After resigning from that position, she received her MBA in strategic Planning from the Wharton School in Philadelphia. She worked for a time at the MPUC, but left there to become the director of North » American Power at CERA (Cambridge Energy Re- search Associates) in Cam- bridge, MA. Reishus has been frequently quoted in national news publications about her views on energy issues. She will be sworn in as the Com- missioner of the MPUC on July 2 in Augusta, Maine. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Reishus of Dallas and the late Audrey Reishus. (NN J Ronald W. Simms, chairman, and James M. O’Brien, CEO, re- cently announced that Robert P.. Matley of Dallas, has been promoted to president of First Heritage Bank and will also serve as a member of the bank’s board of directors. Matley was among the founding members of First Heritage having served since its inception in 1994 as executive vice president and corporate secretary. He will continue as the bank’s chief op- erating officer with responsibil- ity for the day-to-day opera- tions of the bank. Matley began his banking ca- reer in 1974 at the former Unit- ed Penn Bank and later joined Hanover Bank where he held positions of increasing respon- sibility including that of execu- tive vice president and senior lending officer. Matley received his B.S. and M.B.A. from Wilkes University, and is also a graduate of the Stonier Graduate School of Banking at the University of Delaware. He plays an active role in the community having: served as a volunteer for Wilkes University and the Unit- ed Way, and currently serves on the boards of directors of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business and Industry and Earth Conservancy. He is also past chairman of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Industrial Fund. Matley lives in Dallas with his wife and two daughters. He is the second president in the nine-year history of First Her- itage. He succeeds O’Brien who will continue to serve as the bank’s chief executive officer and a member of its board of directors. First Heritage Bank is locally owned and managed with head- quarters at 64 North Franklin Street in Wilkes-Barre. The bank also has branch offices in Hazleton and Kingston. Assets of the bank currently exceed $284 million. Send The Dallas Post to a friend. It makes a great gift. Call 675-5211 for information. 40 to 80% off regular price! Heritage Shops are pleased to invite you to shop our newest location Now buy the merchandise you've seen in our seven stores at discount prices! Hours: Mon. 11-6, Tues., 11-6, Wed. 11-7, Thurs. 11-7, Fri. 11-6, Sat. 10-3 Sun. Closed greeting cards. There you will find clearance prices on gifts, collectibles, candles, seasonal merchandise, gift wrap, and special buys. 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As a graduate of the Naval Academy, O’Donnell completed a four-year, total-immersion program where a_ strong, bal- anced academic program fo- cused on the educational needs of the Navy and Marine Corps, is superimposed on a strict, professional military training environment emphasizing the development of leadership skills. O'Donnell is a 1999 graduate of Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School. [ NX NX J Army Spec. Emily M. Mathers has graduated from nine weeks of basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Co- lumbia, S.C. Mathers is the daughter of Daniel Mathers of Trucksville, and Dorothea Mathers of Facto- ryville. Mathers graduated from Dal- las High School in 1998, and in 2002, received a bachelor’s de- gree from College Misericordia. Navy Seaman Joshua C. Nicol, son of Norman Nicol of Shavertown, recently graduated from the Basic Enlisted Subma- rine Course at the Naval Sub- marine School in Groton, Conn. During the six-week course, Nicol learned the basic theory, @ construction, and operation of nuclear-powered submarines. Nicol also learned shipboard or- ganization, damage control, and submarine safety and es- cape procedures. Nicol participated in hands- on training with reality simula- ~ tors, practicing firefighting and flood"control on board a subma- rine. Nicol also learned about a submarine’s basic hydraulic, water and air systems, and practiced escaping from a simu- lated sinking submarine. Nicol is a 1998 graduate of Cardinal High School of Santa Rosa, Calif. oe 0 Marine Corps Reserve Sgt. Gene L. Simon, whose wife, Brittany, is the daughter of Brenda and Alpha Hilbert of Dallas, Pa., recently was pro- moted to his current rank while serving with Marine Wing Sup- port Squadron 472, Detach- ment A., Wyoming, Pa. Simon was promoted based on sustained superior job per- formance and proficiency in his designated specialty. 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