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Marywood junior receives scholarship for community service

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Rebecca Skakal, a junior in Marywood University’s Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, was notified she was the recipient of the 2016 Jacquie Walker American Association of University Women (AAUW) Scholarship.

This $5,000 scholarship is awarded to a full-time matriculating student who demonstrates a commitment to community service and who graduated high school in Western New York.

Rebecca, a Speech-Language Pathology major who is also minoring in Nutrition/Dietetics, is shown with department chair, Andrea Novak.

UNICO conducts “Toys for Tots” drive at annual Christmas party

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The Keystone Chapter of UNICO held its annual Christmas Party at Fiorelli’s Banquet Facility.  This is the sixth Christmas Keystone conducted its Toys for Tots Drive with two U.S. Marines present to pick up the treasure trove of gifts the members donated.

Luigi Palazzi, Chapter Heritage and Culture Chairman, spoke on various Italian Christmas customs.  Entertainment was offered up by local vocalist Jim Cerminaro, who also did a duet with chapter member Toni DiVizio.  Program chairman Marge Ruggiero led a great Christmas “Sing Along” with a little comedy included.

Pictured with our Toys for Tots display are, from left: Jim Cerminaro, President Cathy Bianchi, US Marines 1st Sgt. Shawn Kelly and Sgt. Michael Pastore, John Mecca and PA II DG Mark McDade.

 

Friends of the Poor “Clothes Line for Men” serves 1000th client

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The Friends of the Poor outfitted Shelton Miles, back row, center, as its 1000th client for re-entry into the workforce.  The organization is operating its Clothes Line For Men program out of its new location on 1214 Linden St., Scranton.  The structure was donated to the agency by the University of Scranton.

Front row, from left: Carol Melucci, Peter Kramer and Commissioner Patrick M. O’Malley.  Back row, same order: Oksana Shestak, Mary Ann Krisa, Kellie Basting, Mr. Miles, Roy Evans, Veterans Employment Representative at Career Link; Sr. Ann Walsh, IHM, Friends of the Poor Director; and Bonnie Haluska.