Jermyn events committee awards
Commendation plaques were presented to three "idealistic, hardworking, unselfish and community-minded women who nobly served the community ..." when the annual Jermyn Events Awards Dinner was conducted at St. Michael's Center.
Robyn Smith was named the 2013 Volunteer of the Year. Jeanne Reeves Bell got the Lifetime Achievement Award, and Sheila McDermott Wilkes, the Community Service Award. Former state Rep. Ed Staback also was honored during the dinner, "for his unselfish dedication and years of service to Jermyn." Ed was given a Special Commendation.
Committee President Katie Hosie welcomed guests. Mayor Bruce Smallacombe presented the plaques, as Vice President Mary Perrault provided brief background on the awardees and their community accomplishments.
As part the annual and only fundraiser the committee has conducted during the past 20 years, the Events Committee raffle winner was announced.
Committee members said it was a great success, "due to the many local businesses and individuals who so generously participated." Proceeds defray costs of annual projects, including community flower pots, summer and Christmas concerts; and support for local activities and organizations.
Along with Katie and Mary, committee members assisting in the planning of the dinner included Treasurer Donna Stackel, Secretary Beth Chrusch and Walter Avery, Jeanne Bell, Ann Boylan, Betty Connor, Rebecca Hosie, Megan Roberts, Sheila Wilkes, Art Wilson, JoAnne Wilson, Diane Zindell and Ed Zindell.
Love is in the air
Stewart Atkinson on saxophone, Carlene Howard on piano and Ron Jackson on the guitar, provided the musical entertainment as members and friends of the Falls Senior Center enjoyed a Valentine's Day party. Among those on hand for the festivities were Donna Borzell, Jack Borzell, Nancy Dietrich, Ron Dietrich, Marie Dowse, Don Faux, Norene Faux, Nancy Gorman, Art Haefner, John Headley, Darlene Headley, Janet Kearney, Warren Keller, Rosemary Lunny, Atsuko McHale, Marie Mantione, Nancy McKinney, Al Ramamge, Eleanor Rezykowski, Tom Rogers, Gene Smith, Pat Smith, Violet Treat, Herb Watkins, Twila Watkins, Connie Wilbur, Helen Zarychta and Marita Zim.
High notes
Marywood Seminary Alumnae Association members including Marjorie Barlow, Marie Barrett, Roseann Brutico, Caddie Clarke, Sister Maryla Farfor, I.H.M., Michelle G. Gerrity, Kathleen O'Hara, Rosie Malloy, Joanne Ratchford, the Rev. Joseph Sica, Nan Wandalowski and Joyce Welby, conducted a Mardi Gras celebration at Our Lady of Peace Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Residence.