Santa Claus tutors Boy Scouts in Shenango Township life
Abner W. Dechant 68, known as Santa at the Lawrence Village Plaza, teaches Boy Scouts and speaks to Shenango High School students about railroad mail duties from his 28 year career. A longtime scout leader, Dechant emphasizes maps and trails, holds the Silver Beaver Award, and mentors his own grandchildren toward Eagle Scout and church service.
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Don Bodnar
Santa Claus
North Pole
St. Nick
Abner W. Dechant
Lawrence Village
Santa
Dechant
Abner
Boy Scouts
Shenango Township
Shenango High School
George Milnes
New York
Chicago
National Rifle Association
Grace Bible Church
Church Daily Vacation Bible School
Croton-on-the- Hudson
N.Y
Mir
Lou McMurray
Tampa
Fla
Melva
Carl Geislinger
Eugene
Ore
Earl
Houston
Pete
Reading Railroad
Quakertown
Union Area Science Club Drives Recycling Effort
Under teacher-adviser Mrs. Carolyn Binkley the Union Area Science Club collects donated barrels from North American Rockwell, decorates them, and places nine barrels around Union Township to promote recycling. The group plans glass recycling, seeks resident participation, and will meet through summer to maintain momentum with 22 club members and local business support.
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Union Area Science Club
Carolyn Binkley
Dan Kielar
Lou Rossano
Dave Wysocki
Philip Carlo
Rockwell Standard
North American Rockwell
Hobart St
Canadian canoe trip for 15 year old girls training ends in August
Diane Page, 15, and fellow Canoe Trails candidates are set for a three group canoe expedition in Canada led by founder George Wildman. Training since January covered camping, handling canoes, and safety with emphasis on staying with the boat even if capsized.
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Diane Page
Canoe Trails
Diane
Neshannock High School
George Wildman
Vanport
Brady’s Run Park
Beaver County
Alleghenney National Forest
Tionesta
Miss Page
Dayton receives 63255 research grant for hypertension study
Dr. David A. Dayton of Neshannock Township has been awarded a 63255 research grant by Hoechst Pharmaceutical for a two year study at Geisinger Medical Center Danville Pa. The project tests drug therapy effects on blood pressure and kidney function as part of a nationwide essential hypertension program. Dayton proceeds from lab work to patient oriented research and is supported by Hoechst for renal function and hypertension studies. He is a Geisinger nephrology specialist and a Bucknell and University of Maryland trained physician living with his wife Barbara Whittington and four children on a Danville farm.
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David A. Dayton
Lewis C. Dayton
Buena Vista Way
Neshannock Township
Hoechst Pharmaceutical Co
Somerville
N.J
Geisinger Medical Center
Danville
Dayton
Department of Internal Medicine
Hoechst
Danville RD
Barbara Whittington
Baltimore
Lawrence County
Wildflowers flourish even in urban spaces
June brings wildflowers into view from dandelions to chicory and evening primrose. The piece notes their hardy growth in cities, roadsides, and vacant lots, then explores why these blooms persist despite human progress and environmental harm.
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DODOR
Mt. Carmel
California
Hawaii
Schofield Barracks
Norman Rockwell
Land of Liberty
Africa
France
South Pacific
Boy Scout
Students In Action Group
Larry Nader
Scott Johnston
Jim Patterson
Sam DiBiase
Debbie Whiteford
Nancy Frazier
Mary Jo Dudek
Ron Cooper
John Norris
Science Club
Union Township
New Castle High School
Bucknell University
University of Maryland Medical School
Geisinger
Mayo Clinic
NEW Castle News
Neshannock, Shenango, Union Townships
Louis Cassels
United Press International
American Heritage Dictionary
United States
Paul McSherry
Sharon Fire Department
Lawrence County Fire School
Pennsylvania Ave
John Reiter
Sharon Department
Gary Rhodes
Fredonia Fire Department
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