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B6 THE MORNING CALL, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1995 oflfleiry rammed Fimeffiglhifteir off the By AM IN AH FRANKLIN Of The Morning Call i in mum i 1 i 1 it. 1. 1 -J of cupants before the fire department arrived. Robert Williams, who also received a letter of merit, was on his way to work as a cable television lineman when he saw flames and smoke coming from the second floor of a building at 1907 Hanover Ave. on Dec.

31, 1994. He reported the fire, then used the ladder on his truck to rescue a man and a pregnant woman from a a second-story roof. Firefighters Phillip Ziegler and Thomas Klocek received letters of merit for working on the fire department's physical fitness committee. The two have volunteered their time for several years, main-taming fitness equipment and providing other firefighters with workout instructions. In addition to awards, the fire department recognized deceased firefighters and civilians who died from fire.

A bell was rung for Andrew Williams-William Kray, who died in the John T. Gross Towers explosion in June 1994- Ash-Lee, Eddy and Brytany Defiore, who died as a result of a Sept. 22, 1994, fire at their 446 Tilghman St. home; Walter Wallitsch who died in a fire at his 545 N. Park St home on Oct.

14, 1994; and Pamela Rouse who was killed in a Nov. 23, 1994, fire at her 37 S. 13th St. home. Deceased firefighters Deputy Chief Ker mit M.

Grim, who served the department for 34 years, and Lt. Carl C. Helman, who worked on the department for 33 years were also honored. Grim, an Army veteran, retired in June 1981 and died in March. Helman retired on Aug.

26 and died Sept. 17. Breaking with tradition, Allentown Fire Chief David Novosat yesterday awarded his assistant chief, Kenneth Dot-tery, the Firefighter of the Year award. The honor, for dedication and excel- lence in service, is usually reserved for those on the verge of retirement and has never before been given to a fellow officer, Novosat said at a ceremony to kick off Fire and Burn Prevention Month. As he held the crowd in suspense before announcing the recipient of this year's award, Novosat talked about the criteria one must meet to be considered, including giving 110 percent every day.

"I can't think of anyone more deserving than my own assistant chief, Kenny Dottery," he said. Dottery, who has worked in the department almost 31 years, has not missed a day of work in the past six years. "I love coming to work," he said yesterday, adding he has no immediate plans to retire. The ceremony, held at Mack South Fire Station at Lehigh and Vultee streets, opened with music from the William Allen High School marching band directed by Mark Amsden. Also honored was the Allentown School District for its role in educating students about fire prevention and fire safety.

The fire department awarded the district the Francis R. Bear Memorial Award for cooperating with the department in administering programs to kids in kindergarten through third grade. 3 CHUCK ZOVKO The Morning Call Assistant Allentown Fire Chief Kenneth Dottery (left) receives a surprise award from Chief David Novosat. unconscious Levi Warmkessel from his burning apartment at 132 N. 7th St.

Jan. 14. Donmoyer and Hersh found Warmkessel by a front window. As the fire raged in the apartment's kitchen, they carried Warmkessel to safety where Swoyer resuscitated him. Their entire crew received a unit citation for working together to save Warmkessel's life and extinguish the fire.

The fire department also honored fire fighters Gregory Young, David Miller and specialist Scott Kappes for bravery. The three rescued Andrew and Ceola Williams from a fire at 124 S. 5th St. Jan. 30, although Andrew Williams later died at the hospital.

Their crew also received a unit citation. Three others received letters of merit, including paramedic Jamie Engle who entered a burning building at 37 S. 13th St. on Nov. 23.

1994. and rescued one of its oc "We've reached literally hundreds of thousands of kids over the years," Deputy Chief Joseph D'Annibale said in presenting the award. "There's truly a community-type service going on here." Several civilians and firefighters also were honored. Firefighters Joseph Donmoyer, James Hersh and H. David Swoyer received commendations for bravery for rescuing an Cedar Crest grad featured in ad campaign to inspire girls asks in one radio spot.

"No way." Smith College alumna Lauren Lazin, vice president of MTV News and Specials, states in a radio ad that "I'm not uncomfortable speaking up for my ideas. Never have been. Even in school where it wasn't always cool for a girl to be smart." Lazin, a native of Lebanon, has produced documentaries on racism, drugs, sexual abuse and AIDS. Smith College, she said, "does for women for four years what society does for men all their lives expect them to do great things." Organizers of the ad campaign hope that Lazin, Willey and the others become familiar role models for young girls. A recent Louis Harris poll found that girls in third through 12th grades find few female role models on television.

Pennsylvania institutions, approached the Advertising Council about' producing the public service campaign. Some $25 million will be contributed annually to the project by the colleges and private donations. The Ad Council has agreed to continue the campaign for 15 years. "We'll be sending a message out to the nation that there are ways to ensure that all girls maximize their abilities and realize their full potential in school," said Jadwiga Sebrechts, executive director of the Women's College Coalition. The coalition compiled a booklet to distribute to concerned parents.

It suggests that they stress the importance of math and science to their daughters, encourage risk-taking, praise their skills not their Crawford County, the youngest girl to fly across the Atlantic Ocean; Erica Woods of Mechanics-burg, Columbia County, the first girl to score a point in high school football in Pennsylvania; and Ann Nguyen, the No. 1 seeded tennis player in the country among 14-year-olds. "I think this is something great for young females," Van Meter said. "It shows that females can do anything males can do." Studies show that at about age 9 girls begin to lose confidence in their abilities, especially in technical subjects. Teachers, meanwhile, have been shown to focus more time and attention on boys, in part because they tend to be more boisterous.

As a result, the Women's College Coalition, which includes 11 appearance, teach them to use computers, and urge participation in sports, debating clubs, school newspapers and student government. In addition to Willey, print and radio ads will feature three other graduates of women's colleges. Dr. Nicole Lang, a pediatrician, delivered babies in rural South Carolina, performed surgery while on the Crow Indian Reservation in Montana, and treated AIDS patients in Gambia in West Africa. A print ad with a picture of Lang as a girl states: "She's a doctor today because her role models weren't models." Bibiana Boerio, chief financial officer of Jaguar Cars, is the first woman ever on Jaguar's board of directors.

"Was I afraid to be smart in front of boys in class?" Boerio the United Negro College Fund's "A mind is a terrible thing to waste." "Chemistry class led me to a life of crime," Willey states in one of the series of television ads. "I catch murderers, rapists and thieves with a microscope. "Help your daughter become a scientist," she continues. "Instead of a tea set, get her a chemistry set." The announcement encourages parents and teachers to call 1-800-WCC-4-GIRLS for more information on how to encourage girls to achieve in school, especially in math and science. Yesterday, girls from across the state filled the Capitol Rotunda here to promote the project.

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