As in the past years, LARC was there to support the LPD Open House. The day started with some rain, but that didn’t dampen anyone’s spirit. At the end of the rainbow there was a silver lining.

More images from the same event follow:

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Dr. Bob Chapman gave an enthusiastic lecture on the subject of Savantism to a packed house of members and guests. All toll, there were forty-nine attendees. Though the subject did not involve radio, it clearly was of general interest to the group.

Our October Speaker, Dr. Bob Chapman with Al, W4ZSC, chatting about his topic, “Savants”.

Congratulations – Job Well Done! The world now has four new Techs, and one, soon to be be reinstated, General. Five candidates took tests, and all five passed. Congratulations to all. You deserve a break, after all the hard work that goes into preparing for the exams.

 From left to right Ron, Tim, Gary, Peggy, Bob, Philip, Rich, Justin, George, and Glenn

Savants can be defined as persons who, despite significant mental disability, demonstrate exceptional mental capabilities in limited areas. Perhaps you have seen the movie Rain Man, or have been exposed to savants on several of the 60 Minute programs. At the October meeting, Dr. Robert “Bob” Chapman will discuss the history of recognition of the disorder and focus on three “megasavants” who show extraordinary abilities. He will also discuss acquired savantism in persons who sustain brain injury. This is a rare opportunity for us, and you won’t want to miss this meeting.

Your contributions of food, plastic bags, and folding stuff will be put to good use.

Mary L. Bucher, 83, Berlin PA

• Aug 1, 2016

BUCHER
Mary L. Bucher, 83, Berlin, died August 1, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born April 17, 1933 in Washington, daughter of the late William and Amelia (Carter) Lash. Survived by her husband of almost 60 years, Roy C., whom she married on Nov. 23, 1956; and cousins: Larry Carter, Jamestown, NY, and Rob Adamson, Sandy Lake. She was a graduate of Bethlehem Center High School and a 1955 graduate of California University of Pa. She taught school for 31 years in the Berlin Brothersvalley School District and was a substitute for many years. Member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Berlin, Pius Spring Woman’s Club, and the Berlin Lutheran Church needlepoint group. Life member of the National Education Assoc. and the Pennsylvania State Education Assoc. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday atDeaner Funeral Home, Berlin, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday. the Rev. Tom Sprowls officiating. Interment Berlin I.O.O.F. Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to the Berlin Lions Club, P.O. Box 255, Berlin, PA 15530 with a notation for the Berlin Leo Club Scholarship Fund. DeanerFuneralsAndCremations.com