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News & Tidbits

Here you'll find out what's going on at FSAWV, like employment
opportunities and fundraising events.
You'll also find information from local community,
state and federal governments that affects
you and your family.

Click here to view the 2008-2009 Budget in Brief for Pennsylvania
to see how the Governor's proposed budget will affect you and your family.

Visit www.angelsforadvocacy.org/home.htm to learn more about the push for an inpatient hospital or unit for the mental health needs of children in Lackawanna County and within a 60 mile radius.

Evening Rhapsody Gala is a

Smashing Success!

We would like to congratulate

Joan Zelnick, Chair &

Paula Jump Co-Chair

And the

Evening Rhapsody Gala

Committee Members on

An Outstanding Event!

“Our Sponsors Make it Happen!”

Evening Rhapsody Star Sponsors

Bartikowsy Jewelers, Wilkes-Barre
CPS Direct-NPC
WBRE TV
Service Electric Broadband Cable
LAMAR Advertising
Citizens' Voice
Magic 93
Sundance Vacations
Southern Skyways
Interval International
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Galaxy Sponsors

Latcon, Inc.
John Heinz Rehab
Geisinger
Erwine Home Health and Hospice Care
First Liberty Bank
Tron
PNC Bank

Milky Way Sponsors

Linde Corporation                        Frank & Sandy Orlando                    Hall, Mihalos, Straub & Co.
Valley Chevrolet, Inc.                  Penn State Wilkes-Barre                  Guyette Communications
E.D. Pons & Associates                Penn State Hazleton                       PLD Heating & Air Conditioning
A.J. Lupas Insurance                   Wilkes University                            The Manor Group
Polar Bear Refrigeration                First Financial                                Misericordia University
Guard Insurance                         King's College                                 RM DELEVAN, INC.
Airport Sand & Gravel                  LCCC                                            East Mountain Inn

Star Dusters

A's Cutting Crew                                     The Penguin Group                      Cindy's Hair Gallery&Tanning
Cinemark @ Montage                               Fox Sports Network                     Salon
Corning Museum of Glass                          Milazzo Industries Inc.                  Paul O'Malia
Gertrude Hawk Chocolates                        Lizza's Mezzo Mezzo                    Cindy Vecchio
Jon Stopay Candies                                 Mike & Kelly Carroll                      Cruises, Inc.
Marquis Art & Frame                                The Tea & Basket Place                Jessica's Grooming
Ritz Camera Centers                                Daria Walsh Photography              Michael's Restaurant
Talbot's                                                 Foxwoods Resort                        Abe's Hot Dogs
The Woodlands Inn and Resort                   Barnes & Noble                           Patte's Sports Bar
Yuki's                                                    Simon & Company                       J.T. Jewelry
Rainbow Jewelers                                     Igourmet                                   Odyssey Fitness Center
F.M. Kirby Center                                     Atmosphere Salon & Day Spa        Mrs. Loretta Longworth
Domino's Pizza                                         Shapes                                     Chuck & Michelle Stark
Iorio's Jewelers                                        Scranton Cultural Center              You've Got Nails
Wilkes-Barre YMCA                                   Friedman Electric                        Lita & Leonard Insalaco
Wild Bird's Unlimited                                  Scent Sations                            Wegman's
Eve & Charlie Centrelli                               The French Manor                       Scentiments
                                                                                                           Cooper's Restaurant

Family Service Association of Wyoming Valley
Celebrates 113 Years of Service

Monday, September 8^th, Family Service Association of Wyoming Valley (FSAWV) will celebrate 113 years of service to the community. The celebration will take place at this year’s Annual Meeting which will take place at the East Mountain Inn, Rte. 115, Wilkes Barre at noon.

In 1895 a number of distinguished Wyoming Valley citizens met and created United Charities with the mission to coordinate the charitable work of the community. In 1938, United Charities committed its family service program to the Family Service movement, changing its name to the Family Service Association of Wyoming Valley with the primary focus of counseling service for families.

In 1972, FSAWV instituted Help Line, a 24-hour / 7 day a week telephone information and referral service. In collaboration with United Way of Wyoming Valley, Greater Hazleton United Way, United Way Wyoming County, and United Way of PA, Help Line is a part of the State’s efforts to develop 211 in Pennsylvania. In the 1990’s, FSAWV initiated a Guardianship service for adults, and expanded its school-based prevention services. Recently, FSAWV has introduced the Parent-Child-Home Program literacy and school success program; community advocacy initiatives assisting disabled individuals in our community; and, the Family Visitation Service to support contact between non-custodial parents and their children. During this past year, we joined Luzerne County Children & Youth Services in developing the Family Group Decision Making practice model.

Leadership Integrity Compassion

Alice Baran,Chair of the Friends of Family Service Committee and Chairperson for the 113^th Annual Meeting Luncheon announced that FSAWV will be honoring Mr. John Corcoran, past President of the FSAWV Board of Directors, as our Community Leader Honoree. Mr. Corcoran will be honored for his outstanding work on behalf of children and their families in our community.

John P. Corcoran, Sr. is a graduate of Sacred Heart High School, Plains. He attended Wilkes-Barre Business College, Kings College, Wilkes-Barre, and the Pennsylvania State University, Worthington Campus, and was a graduate of Simmons School of Mortuary Science, Syracuse, NY in September 1973, where he served as class treasurer, and received his Funeral Director’s License in January of 1975. He is a member and Past President of the Plains Lions Club, has served as District Zone Chairman, and is a Melvin Jones Fellow, the highest award in Lionism.

He is a past member and Past President of the Wilkes-Barre Area School Board and Past President of the Wilkes-Barre Area Vo-Technical School. He is Past President of the Family Service Association of Wyoming Valley, member and Past President of the Plains Business Men’s Association, Past Chairman of the Plains Blood Drive and Member and Past President of the Greater Luzerne County Crime Clinic. John is a member of the Donegal Society of Wilkes-Barre, the Wilkes-Barre, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, and a 3^rd Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 302. In November 2007, John was elected to the Office of Luzerne County Coroner.

John Sr. is married to the former Marilyn Wolyniec of Plains, Twp. and they have 3 children, sons John Jr., Kevin, and a daughter Erin (Corcoran) Herman, and three grandchildren, Logan Herman, Olivia Corcoran and Ava Corcoran. John and Marilyn are members of Sacred Heart Church, Plains, where John is a lector and served as Past President of the Parish Council, Past President of the Holy Name Society, and Past Chairman of the School’s Grand Reunion. They reside in Plains Twp.

Previous Honorees include the Friedman Family, Joseph DeVizia, the Youth Talent Expo, Max Bartikowsky, the Thalenfeld Family, Frank Jacobelli, Tom Biegler, Gottfried Csala and George Shadie and Help Line.

If you would like to receive an invitation to the Annual Meeting or have any questions regarding the meeting, contact Ruth at FSAWV by emailing fsawv.ruthkemmerer@verizon.net or calling 570-823-5144.