Fraternity-Testvériség, 2003 (81. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
2003-07-01 / 3. szám
FRATERNITY Page 21 Our group had a fun time together. We came with clean clothes and left with painted from head to toe, especially the younger ones. A special thanks to Deb Lambert for recruiting the young people for this project, namely: their children Sarah and Donald; Cole McDonald, and Andy McHall. (The three young men are members of the wrestling club in Beaver Falls.) Deb’s husband, Donald, climbed up and down the stepladder despite his two knee replacements. Thanks to Bill Paulson for his help in gathering the tools for the project. ... in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania Two families, the “DeSantes” and the “Weavers” got together to create the 1st Annual Manor Creek Art Fair to raise money for a Cranberry Township boy’s fight against Batten Disease as part of the Join Hands Day project. Seven-year-old Zachary Balog has been diagnosed with Batten’s disease, a fatal, inherited disorder of the nervous system that begins in childhood. Some of the children who helped with the fair included: Craig and Daniel Vigrass, Rachel, Alexa, and Jessalyn DeSantes, Petyon and Paige Community members at the benefit art fair. Weaver, and Eric Stacklas. “The DeSantes and Weaver families created this project to teach the children to have a helping spirit and a love for those in need,” said Julia DeSantes. “They also learned the art of organizing and interacting with individuals within the community to support the art fair,” she said. The neighborhood art fair featured the display and sale of artwork by neighborhood children, as well as games, face painting, food, and an auction. About 100 community members attended and raised more than $700 for Batten Disease. Hungarian Day at Kennywod Park This annual event, sponsored by the Hungarian Ethnic Group of Western Pennsylvania, took place this year on Wednesday, August 6th. Following Rose Gerzsenyi’s welcoming words and the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, Alice McLeod led the guests in the singing of the National Anthem. The invocation was by Deacon Thomas Soich of Our Lady of Hungary R.C. Church of Youngstown, Ohio. The speakers were Marc Gergely, State Representative of the 35th District; the Rev. Alexander Jalso, Pastor, Hungarian Reformed Church of Homestead; the Rev. Stefan M. Torok, President/CEO, HRFA; and George Charles, President, William Penn Association. The following Hungarian Clubs were recognized: Ellwood City Club, President Bill Hrabosky; McKeesport Hungarian Social Club, President Mickey Szabó; and Pittsburgh Hungarian Club, President Miklós Milcsevics. Past Miss Magyars were honored and the new Miss Magyar of the Tri-State Area was crowned. Petőfi poem, “Egy gondolat bánt engemet,” was recited by HRFA Director Joseph Fabri. The Rev. Alexander Jalso gave the benediction, and the program was concluded with the singing of “God Bless America,” accompanied by Mrs. McLeod. After the program, a wonderful time of dancing followed to the tunes of Dorothy and Company. Peggy Fabri, Branch Manager Tel: 724-843-6162 Branch 197 - Springdale, Pennsylvania Welcome New Members! A warm welcome is extended to the following new members of our Branch: Madyson Paige Radvansky, born on July 10, 2002. Madyson is the daughter of John Byron Radvansky and the granddaughter of John and Tillie Radvansky. Jesse William Radvansky is the grandson of William and Maria Jo Radvansky. Little Jesse was bom on January 18, 2003. Danika Marie Stone, daughter of Justin Stone and great granddaughter of John and Tillie Radvansky, was bom on April 20,2002. John and Tillie Radvansky bought HRFA policies for their son, their daughter, their grandchildren, and their first great grandchild. Thank you John and Tillie for your support of and dedication to theHRFA! Mitzi (Maria) Berei, Agent Tel: 412-242-5776 Jesse William Radvansky Danika Marie Stone Madyson Paige Radvansky
