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James, Romanowski erri James and Charles Romanowski were united in marriage on T Sept. 11, 2010, during an outdoor cere-
mony at Sylvan Lake, Sweet Valley, by Magistrate David Barilla. The bride is the daughter of Ann and Peter James, Plymouth. She is the granddaughter of Elre Chacke and the late Joseph Chacke, Plymouth, and the late Martha James, Luzerne. The groom is the son of Cathy and Richard Moss, Hanover Township. He is the grandson of Katie and Robert Castner, Hanover Township; Charles and Fran Romanowski, Mountain Top; and the late Virginia Josefowicz, Nanticoke. The bride was given in marriage by her father. She chose her friend, Holly Stull, as her maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Jennifer McDaniels, Audra McGrady and Ashley Pietrzyk, friends of the bride. The flower girls were niece Cora James and Jessica Misson, cousin of the groom. The groom chose his friend, Gabriel Metric, as best man. Groomsmen were Bill McDaniels and Travis Temarantz, friends of the groom, and Colin Moss, brother of the groom. The ring bearer was Andrue James, nephew. The bride was honored at a bridal shower hosted by the mothers of the bride and groom and bridal party at the Newtown Fire Hall, Hanover Township. A rehearsal dinner, given by the parents and grandparents of the groom, was also held at the Newtown Fire Hall, Hanover Township. The wedding reception was held at R&D Memories, Hanover Township. Terri works for Coccia Ford, Plains Township. She graduated from Wyoming Valley West High School and Luzerne County Community College. Charles works for Bimbo Bakeries USA, Pittston. He graduated from Hanover Area High School. He is a volunteer firefighter for Hanover Township, where he is the captain of the Newtown Station. The couple honeymooned in Cape Cod, Mass., and Bar Harbor, Maine. They reside in Hanover Township with their dogs, Sadie and Dexter.
Phillips, Driscoll he families of Robyn Michelle Phillips and Daniel Eugene Driscoll are T happy to share the news that their
children were recently united in marriage. The happy couple exchanged vows on Sept. 18, 2010, at the Mountain Top Presbyterian Church. The bride is the daughter of Brenda Phillips and the late Robert Phillips, Laurel Run. The groom is the son of Cheryl and Eugene Driscoll, Laurel Run. The bride is a graduate of GAR Memorial High School, Class of 1996. She also graduated from Penn State University in 2001 with a degree in liberal arts. The bride is a customer service supervisor for CIGNA Healthcare, Moosic. The groom is also a 1996 graduate of GAR Memorial High School. He spent four years in the United States Marine Corp. and was honorably discharged in 2000. He now works as a corrections officer for the State of Pennsylvania.
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Rice Elementary celebrates cultural arts
Willour and Clint Ross, toJ amie gether with their families, an-
Rice Elementary School recently held its PTA Founder’s Day and Cultural Arts Reflections Program featuring a ‘Together We Can’ theme in the school’s gymnasium. Celebrating 40 years, the PTA Reflections Program is designed to enhance quality arts education for students in preschool through grade 12. The program encourages students to create works of art in the areas of dance choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography and the visual arts. Participants in the music, dance and literature arts categories, from left, are Angelina Chin, Sarah Klush, Paige Allen, Kailey Harris, Kiara Tereska, Taylor Yeager, Chloe Lacoste, Sophie Norton and Isabela Reluzco.
nounce their engagement and approaching marriage. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Elaine Walker, Milton. She is the granddaughter of the late Thomas and Mary Stitely, Milton, and the late William Willour, Allentown. The prospective groom is the son of Edward and Donna Nork, Hanover Township, and James and Treena Ross, Stillwater. He is the grandson of Sarah Ross and the late Charles Ross, Rohrsburg; Mahlon Hartman and the late Pauline Hartman, Cambria, and the late Madge Young, Stillwater. Jamie is a 2003 graduate of Milton Area High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology from Bloomsburg University in 2007. She earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Lock Haven University in 2010. She is employed as a physician assistant by Geisinger Medical Center. Clint is a 2000 graduate of Benton High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bloomsburg University in 2004. He is a teacher at Benton High School. The couple will exchange vows June 25, 2011, in Wesley United Methodist Church, Bloomsburg.
Betty J. Riley celebrates milestone birthday
Lawson, Sorber shley Sorber and Tony Lawson, together with their parents, anA nounce their engagement and up-
coming wedding. Ashley is the daughter of Charles and Gail Sorber, Fairmount Springs. She is the granddaughter of Helen Masters, Fairmount Springs; the late Gerald Masters; and the late William and Lillian Sorber. Tony is the son of Susan Lawson and Joe Lawson, both of Berwick. He is the grandson of Robert and Lorraine Lawson, Shickshinny, and the late Frank and Naomi Gaito. The bride-to-be is a 2000 graduate of Northwest Area High School. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in exercise science at Bloomsburg University in 2004-2005. She is employed as a field hockey coach and a secretary for the Fairmount Springs United Methodist Church. The prospective groom is a 1999 graduate of Berwick High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree in communication studies at Bloomsburg University in 2003. He is employed at Archer Daniels Midland. The couple will wed Sept. 4, 2011, at the Fairmount Springs United Methodist Church.
Holy Redeemer students qualify for district festivals Three students from Holy Redeemer High School recently qualified for the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) District instrumental festivals. Paul Chmil, Hanover Township, participated in the District Band festival at Montrose High School and further qualified for Region Band as a first alternate. Joseph Szczechowski, Dallas, qualified for District Band as a first alternate. Emily Makar, WilkesBarre, participated in District Orchestra at Crestwood High School. Both three-day festivals concluded with a public concert. Students from more than 35 public and private high schools auditioned to be part of the District 9 Festivals. Lauren Stamm is the band and orchestra director at Holy Redeemer. Festival participants, from left, are Chmil, Szczechowski and Makar.
B Edwardsville, etty J. Riley,
celebrated a milestone birthday on Feb. 18, 2011. Born in Pringle, Betty is the daughter of the late John and Anna Charnigo. Betty was married to Thomas J. Riley for 50 years. He passed away in 1989. Betty has four daughters: Chris Hooper, Kingston, Pa.; the late Dorothie Riley, Cleveland, Ohio; Becky Simmers and husband, Bob, Malvern, Pa.; and Peggy Surber and husband, Ken, Saginaw, Texas. Betty is known to her nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren as Ammy. They are Rob Hooper, Larksville, Pa., and son, the late Tom Hooper; Chris Ostroski and husband, Rick, Shavertown, Pa., and their two children; Ron Folkman and wife, Debbi, Lakewood, Ohio; Larry Folkman and wife, Debbie, Cleveland, Ohio; Traci Thorpe and husband, Robert, Brier, Wash., and their two sons; Renee Stipa and husband, Rick, Phoenixville, Pa., and their four children; Adrienne McNamara and fiancée, Chris Robbins, and three children; and Holly Hull and husband, Greg, of Swampscott, Mass., and their son. Family and friends gathered together from across the country to celebrate with a luncheon in her honor on Feb. 19 at Pazzo.
Emma Salko baptized Jan. 23 at St. Therese’s
A rinne Salko
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announce the recent christening of their daughter, Emma. The christening took place at 1 p.m. on Jan. 23, 2011, at St. Therese’s Church, Shavertown, and was blessed by the Rev. James Paisley. Emma was surrounded in love by her immediate family, including her grandparents, Joseph and Carmelina Agolino and Eugene and Sandra Salko, and great-grandmother Rose Wargo. Emma’s godparents are Joseph Agolino and Heather Selingo. An intimate family dinner was held in Emma’s honor following the baptism.
Radzavicz, Shaw arah Ann Radzavicz and John Edward Shaw of Myrtle Beach, S Schuyler Avenue Elementary honors February Star Students S.C., together with their families, are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Paul and Kathy Radzavicz, Forty Fort. She is the granddaughter of the late Paul and Anna Radzavicz and the late Robert and Alice Yatison. The prospective groom is the son of Robert and Kathy Shaw, Plymouth. He is the grandson of Edward Harenza and the late Elizabeth Harenza, Plymouth, and the late John and Marie Shaw. Sarah is a 2004 graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from Bloomsburg University in 2009. She is employed as a substitute teacher for Georgetown County and Horry County School Districts and a server/trainer for Red Lobster, North Myrtle Beach, S.C. John is a 2002 graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School. He earned an Associate in Applied Science degree in emergency medical services with a paramedic certification from Luzerne County Community College in 2007. He is employed as a firefighter/paramedic for Horry County Fire Rescue, Conway, S.C. The couple will exchange vows Oct. 15, 2011, at Holy Name St. Mary’s Parish, Swoyersville.
Schuyler Avenue Elementary School, Wyoming Valley West School District, recently announced the Star Students for the month of February. Awarded students have exemplary behavior and have displayed positive attitudes towards themselves, their school and teachers. At the awards ceremony, from left, first row, are Morgan Morrissey, Ivan Prodanets, Gabriella Zim and Jeremy Long. Second row: Chris Otway, Johnathan Brokenshire, Emily Brunn, Casey Joyce and Natalie Placko. Third row: Amy Rothschild, teacher; Nicole Rossick, teacher; Raymond Whalen, principal; and Samantha Bovolick, teacher. Cody Vincent and Julianna Myers were also names Star Students.
HONOR ROLL
Elizabeth J. Ellis, administrative director, and Anthony Guariglia, principal, West Side Career and Technology Center announced the Honor Roll for the second marking period.
Grade 10: Highest Honors: Emily C. Mansilla. High Honors: Emilee A. Krasson, Desiree Sue Smith. Honors: Victoria M. Apostolov, Alton Bagsett, Amanda Cwalina, Carl John Davenport, Shawn W. Davis, Katelynn Deyo, Anthony DiMaria, Kassandra L. Edmonds, Barbara L. Farley, Samantha Gomez, Nikki J. Higgins, Abraham C. O’Connell, Codi N. Puterbaugh, Justin Romanoski, John Reese Rowlands, Michael A. Scott, Ralph F. Shulde.
Grade 9: High Honors: Christopher David Cragle, Christine J. Richard, Jestina L. Vasicak. Honors: Laura Baut, John D. Davenport, Ryan P. Davenport, Jeremy C. Harmon, Tyler J. Nulton, Haley Elizabeth Perry, Mitchel Edward Pointon, Allison Sands, Jessica A. Vargo, Manielyah I. Welcome.
Grade 1 1: High Honors: Felisha Lynn Davenport, Derrick J. Eyerman, Jacqueline Joseph, Ryan J. Searles, Hannah Lee Smith. Honors: Alicia Bevan, Brian C. Bonnerwith, Nicole Rae Davenport, Samantha Jayne Edmonds, Audre M. Edwards, Emily A. Farver, Sarah C. Golembewski, Justin C. Grocki, Amanda R.
West Side Career and Technology Center
HONOR ROLL Heights-Murray Elementary School Heights-Murray Elementary School recently announced the honor roll for the second quarter. Grade 4: Ashley Dalessandro, Corey Fuller, Summer Kreitzer, Julietta Massaro, Benjamin Moody, Alexander Mros, Charsi Romano, Melissa Banos, Malik Burton, Magaly Martinez, Brandon Valdez, Kiah Walsh, Paige Hall, Kyana Sowell, Jennifer Ajao, Aminata Conteh, Alura Henderson, Joseph Jackson, Angel Pesci, Hector Vindel, Davonald Brown, Rafael Deleon, Emily Halecki, Ashlee Zingale. Grade 5: Mai Bach, Diamond Currie, Ben George, Brian Glaush, Haylee McCreary, Jeannie Phan, Michael Vreeland, Jacob Garms, Tyler Montgomery, Joseph Rey, Justin Staer, Karina Avila, Jacob Delaney, Jarod Engle, Janeysia Galdames, Stephanie Gribble, Allison Suchoski,
Hector Cortes, Amanda Denoy, Cody Hummell, Desmond McCance, Ronald Pesci, Alexis Whiting, Michael Woychio. Grade 6: Asley Banos, Asia Charles, Karlee Cragle, Ayla Espinoza, Christopher Kolativa, Paul Leco, Rajon Osborne, Rakim Salaam, Khalik Smith, Sara Smith, Cheyenne Taylor, Gabe Bell, Jordan Austin, Breonna Hanahan, Kesha Hooker, Nathan Luckey, Christopher Malys, Ziaire Mouzone, Angelo Najera, Robert Reimiller, Justin Remphrey, Jaeline Reyes, Tabitha Schneider, Jonathan Seabrook, Robert Shinal, Emmanuel Edoukou, Christopher Eastman, Olivia Stortz, Dhamiere Adams, Kiara Brown, Steven Cabrera, Fernando DeLaCruz, Jay Deininger, Mitchell Hall, Sean Haughney, Timothy Lavelle, Tina Nguyen, Jayson Scott, Bridget Seabrook, Matthew Sebolka, Chelsea Sypniewski, Jackie Tang, Desiree Lynch, Rachel Stucker, Michael Susquilanda, Damien Regan, Iyanna Chalmers, Tatyana Rose, Ben Marte, Anthonie Hinkle, Samara McDaniels, Dylan Sbano, Christina Carly. Hamilton, Kelly A. Jones, Heather N. Kennedy, Elias F. Kocher, Shane Michael Kocher, Rober E. Lewis, Mark J. Macosky, Shawn Ryan O’Malley, Samantha J. Savakinas, Stanley Sopata, Ji’Amaris Ivana Torres, Kevin A. Walsh. Grade 12: Highest Honors: Nicole A. Dzubiak, Garrett J. Hittle. High Honors: Jacqueline C. Austin, Brandon J. Gibbon, David A. Labar, Brittany L. Smith, Alexander M. Suder. Honors: Tyler A. Atherholt, Rebecca C. Austin, Brittney N. Cooper, Marc W. Denlinger, Eugene J. Finney, Katlyn Glycenfer, Heather L. Hummel, Stephen J. Klebetz, Maureen P. Lundstrom, Ellen E. McNeill, William J. Novick, Jack R. Pierce, Jr., Jasmiere L. Plath, Kerea L. Shoemaker, Brett G. Simoson, Marissa A. Solomon, Catherine E. Wheaton.