LANCASTER CHAMBER NOMINEES LINE UP.Byline: KAREN THACKER LANCASTER - The Lancaster Chamber of Commerce nominating committee has chosen 14 candidates for the seven positions open this year on the board of directors. The candidates are George Atkinson of Atkinson and Associates, Joy Colovin of Antelope Valley Press The Antelope Valley Press, colloquially referred to as the Valley Press by its staff and Antelope Valley residents, is a daily newspaper with emphasis on local news located in Palmdale, California USA. , Gary Cothran of Antelope Valley Hospital, Matt Ellis of the Lancaster JetHawks, Jake Gowden of Comarco Airport Services, Pam Holland of Mass Media Ink, Ken Mann of McDonald's Restaurants, Joseph Medicis of GTE GTE General Telephone & Electronics GTE Génie Thermique et Énergie (French) GTE Gas Turbine Engine GTE Global Tropospheric Experiment GTE Geothermal Energy GTE Gas Turbine Efficiency plc (Sweden & USA) , Gary Simpson of Waste Management of Lancaster, Natalie Snyder of Lancaster Sports Medicine sports medicine, branch of medicine concerned with physical fitness and with the treatment and prevention of injuries and other disorders related to sports. Knee, leg, back, and shoulder injuries; stiffness and pain in joints; tendinitis; "tennis elbow"; and , Mark Thompson of Law Offices of Mark E. Thompson, Sharon Tremaine of Sierra Travel Service, Arnold O. Vignoni of Lockheed Martin "Skunk skunk, name for several related New World mammals of the weasel family, characterized by their conspicuous black and white markings and use of a strong, highly offensive odor for defense. Works" and Andrew Wilson of Wilson Ambulance Service. Nominations may also be made by petition. Call the chamber at 948-4518 for more information. LANCASTER - The Antelope Valley Juliettes will sponsor the Ebony Fashion Fair at 8 p.m. April 3 at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center A performing arts center, often abbreviated PAC, is a multi-use performance space that can be adapted for use by various types of the performing arts, including dance, music and theatre. . Ebony Fashion Fair is a traveling fashion production coordinated by Ebony magazine, with additional sponsorship from the United Negro College Fund The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) is a Fairfax, Virginia-based American philanthropic organization that fundraises college tuition money for African-American students and general scholarship funds for 39 historically black colleges and universities. , Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority sorority: see fraternity. , Delta Sigma Theta This article has multiple issues: * It does not cite any references or sources. Please help improve this article by citing reliable sources. Sorority, Links and Jack and Jill of America. About 180 shows will be presented in 178 cities during the 38th annual tour. The wardrobe of American and European fashions comes from leading designers such as Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior, Bob Mackie, Fabriee, Bill Blass and Rufus Barkley. The local Juliettes are a women's social service club that develops relationships, encourages women to become a vital influence in the community and assists in meeting charity and educational needs. Proceeds from the fashion show will go toward the Juliettes scholarship program, said Alicia Floyd, local publicity chairwoman. Tickets are $30 for the main floor and $26 for the balcony. For information, call 948-7902, 942-7445 or 945-1711. PALMDALE - The Freedom Barter Club is being organized by Tony Cedillos Jr. to allow members to exchange services, skills or goods. "This is a much needed service for those between jobs and for growing families that find times a little difficult trying to make a living and are surviving from paycheck to paycheck," Cedillos said. Interested people may call 533-8523 for more information or to list their items or skills for exchange. PALMDALE - City public safety officers Bill McBurney, Chris Bedford and Steve Berry received awards Wednesday night for their contributions in drug education with fourth-, fifth- and sixth-graders. The awards are part of the Tumbleweed tumbleweed, any of several plants, particularly abundant in prairie and steppe regions, that commonly break from their roots at maturity and, drying into a rounded tangle of light, stiff branches, roll before the wind, covering long distances and scattering seed as Elementary School's Founders' Day celebration sponsored by the PTA PTA or parent-teacher association: see parent education. . The drug education program, called the Smart Choice Club, is run by the city and teaches life skills as well as the dangers of drugs. Palmdale Playhouse Manager Dea McAllister was also honored for providing cultural arts programming to the students through a special performance of the city-produced play "Look Away." LANCASTER - Frank Anderson, a resident of Lancaster since 1956, will become the new head officer for the Lancaster Elks Lodge following installation ceremonies Tuesday. His "Cabinet" members will be Jeff Brown, Ruben Ruiz and Dominic Rotell. The annual Inaugural Ball will be at 7 p.m. Saturday with dinner and dancing. Reservations by members and guests are required. |
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