NEPA Theatrical Alliance to Live Stream Annual Awards Program

Posted on June 3, 2020 by The Dunmorean

The Northeastern Pennsylvania Theatrical Alliance will host its 23rd Awards for the 2019 year on June 7. The NEPTA Annual Awards is usually held as an elegant dress-up event in the spring which highlights and honors the best of the best in Community Theater of Northeast Pennsylvania of the previous year.

The categories mirror those of the Tony Awards, including best actor and actress in a comedy, drama and musical. Other awards include: supporting actors, child actors, directors, technical work and, of course, awards for best comedy, best drama, and best musical.

NEPTA member organizations include: Actors Circle, Actors Guild of Schuylkill County, Center Stage, Diva Productions, DM Performance Works, Endless Mountains Theatre Company, Gaslight Theatre, Little Theatre of Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania Theater of Performing Arts, Theatrical Gems, Music Box Theatre, and Worthington Players at Shawnee.

This year, due to all the issues with the Coronavirus, the event will be streamed LIVE to the Facebook page of Northeastern Pennsylvania Theatrical Alliance and on NEPTA’S YouTube Channel on Sunday, June 7 beginning at 7pm.

Award recipients will be announced live and nominees will be there to accept, just like at the regular awards show! Trophies will be given to the recipients as soon as possible once businesses reopen.

The broadcast will be available to view publicly, with no ticket purchase required. Donations in lieu of the ticket price is gladly accepted and will help to help cover the cost of awards. Any extra donations will go toward the NEPTA Scholarship Fund, for a graduating senior pursuing the performing arts or technical theater in college. A link to donate will also be available.

Fidelity Bankers Get Promoted

Posted on June 3, 2020 by The Dunmorean

Daniel J. Santaniello, President & CEO, Fidelity Bank is pleased to announce that at a recent meeting of the Board of Directors, the board, based upon management’s recommendation, promoted the following Fidelity Bankers to new Corporate Officer positions:

Angelo DeCesaris has been named a Senior Vice President. Angelo will also be taking on the new role of Regional Commercial Group Leader, responsible for Business Relationship Managers and the Business Banking team in the Northeast region. A member of Fidelity Bank for the past three years, he serves commercial clients from the Kingston Office with a focus on Luzerne County.

Joseph Tomko has been appointed a Senior Vice President. Joe is a Business Relationship Manager focused on the Lackawanna County market. A Fidelity Banker for the past 3 1/2 years, he is highly regarded by his peers and has a loyal client base because of his solid guidance and attention to their needs.

Carlo Ramelah has been appointed Vice President. Carlo joined Fidelity Bank in 2019 and leads the Bank’s IT group as the Information Technology Manager. His leadership is witnessed regularly and most recently, he quickly coordinated and implemented the transformation of our bankers into remote workers due to the Covid-19 crisis, ensuring the continued operation of Fidelity Bank.

David Saxton has been appointed Assistant Vice President. Dave’s talents in graphic design and his strategic focus on aligning the Fidelity Model Experience has created a strong brand presence in his role as Technology and Digital Client Experience Officer. A 7-year Fidelity Banker, he has grown in skill, responsibility and scope, continuously enhancing the delivery of the Fidelity Bank brand.

Lori Barrett has been appointed Assistant Vice President. Lori joined our Wealth Management Division as a trust officer in 2018, and with a background in law, brings a depth of knowledge to the team that is demonstrated during her conversations with her co-workers, clients and prospects.

Kathleen Solsman is appointed to Officer Status. Kathy is the Bank’s Business Relationship Administrative Manager, handling all administrative support and overseeing sales efficiencies. Her extensive reporting skills, ability to develop new processes, and her focus on internal relationships has made her the go-to person, relied upon and respected by many.

Matthew Stroney is appointed to Officer Status. Matthew joined Fidelity in 2017 and quickly rose to the position of Credit Administrator. He has a strong understanding of the Bank’s reporting infrastructure, developed an expertise in software programs and focuses on continuous improvements to master the Credit Administration reporting.

“I am pleased to recognize these seven Fidelity Bankers for their commitment to perfect effort,” said Santaniello. “They demonstrate the Fidelity Model Experience on a daily basis, and our bank, clients and community are lucky to have them.”

Lackawanna County 4-H and Lackawanna Library Summer Programming

Posted on June 3, 2020 by The Dunmorean

lacka co Mondays during the summer will be very exciting with the Lackawanna Library Summer Youth Programming featuring projects from Lackawanna County 4-H.

Expressive Art 4-H activities will be featured this summer bi-weekly on Mondays, beginning June 15. Lessons will be demonstrated via video and available for area youth to join in at their convenience.

Creativity “means that your brain is designed in a way that helps you solve problems, think up new ideas and have insightful “eureka moments.” The Lackawanna 4-H-Lackwanna Library partnership will take a creative look into recipes, environmental issues, and textiles activities, setting the foundation for creative problem solving in other areas of youth development.

Administered in Pennsylvania by the Penn State Extension, 4-H is a community of more than 6 million young people across America learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. Penn State Extension 4-H youth development educators in all 67 counties throughout the commonwealth administer local 4-H programs through non-formal education and outreach.

For more information on the clubs in Lackawanna County, contact Sandi Graham at the Penn State Extension Lackawanna County Office at 570-963-6842 or email saa224@psu.edu.