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Biographies “The Pennsylvania Outdoor Life Team - Biographies - WNEP-TV 16” plus 3 more

Biographies “The Pennsylvania Outdoor Life Team - Biographies - WNEP-TV 16” plus 3 more


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The Pennsylvania Outdoor Life Team - Biographies - WNEP-TV 16

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 12:48 AM PST

Don Jacobs

Pennsylvania Outdoor Life co-host Don Jacobs (Jake) joined the WNEP-TV team in 1982 right after college graduation. He graduated from East Stroudsburg University with a degree in Speech Communication and Theater.

While in college, Jake started an internship at WNEP-TV in the summer if 1982. Throughout his internship, he learned to appreciate and love television and news. He responded, "I guess you could call it being in the right place at the right time. I graduated from college on a Friday. The same day my internship ended, a full time position opened up. I started my television career the next Monday afternoon."

Jake spent eight years in charge of the Assignment Desk in the newsroom. Much to his surprise, he was approached one day by WNEP-TV's General Manager and offered the position of Producer for Pennsylvania Outdoor Life. Being an avid outdoorsman, he took the job without hesitation. After three years of producing the only local outdoor show in the area, he was asked to co-host Pennsylvania Outdoor Life. Today he is a recognized as a popular on air personality for WNEP-TV.

He also write stories for WNEP-TVs Home & Backyard, he Emcees the Muscular Dystrophy Telethon , the St. Joseph's Telethon and he sits on numerous boards in the community.

When Jake is not at work or out in the community representing WNEP-TV, he is busy spending time with his wife and two daughters. Besides hunting and fishing, his other hobbies include cooking, wine making, canning, mushroom picking and nature walks.

Jake was born in West Pittston, Luzerne County and graduated from Wyoming Area High School. He has lived in northeastern Pennsylvania all his life.

Brian Hollingshead

Pennsylvania Outdoor Life producer Brian Hollingshead joined the WNEP-TV family in 2000 right after graduation from college. He graduated from Kutztown University with a bachelor's degree in telecommunications.

While at Kutztown, Brian interned with WNEP and was assigned to work with Pennsylvania Outdoor Life. He immediately fell in love with the show and, through his appreciation of the outdoors, decided that working on the show is what he wanted to do.

Brian spent two years in the news department as a photographer until the fall of 2002 when the position he dreamed for opened. Since then Brian has been the guy behind the camera on everything from deer hunts, bass fishing trips, along with a variety of other outdoor activities.

When Brian is not enjoying the outdoors while on the clock, you can pretty much bet that he'll be enjoying them with his friends and family. He is and avid hunter and fisherman to which he thanks his grandfather and father for instilling in him. He is a member of the Trevorton East End Rod and Gun Club located in Weikert, Pennsylvania.

Brian was raised in Shamokin, Northumberland County and graduated from Shamokin Area High School. He now resides in the Wyoming Valley.

Dave Aucker

Dave Wayne Aucker is a member of the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association (MLNRA), The National Rifle Association (NRA), and the Pennsylvania Federation of Black Powder Shooters. Dave and his wife Mary Lou are also 18th Century reinactors. They are partial to the French and Indian War time period and are members of the 3rd Pa. Battalion, Augusta Regiment, which was the provincial regiment funded by the Pennsylvania Government.

Dave simply enjoys hunting with black powder firearms. "I love to hunt for anything with a flintlock firearm. It can be squirrels with a 40 caliber or deer with a big bore, wing shooting for pheasants to cottontail rabbits in the snow. I love it all. A flintlock or shotgun can add a whole new dimension to your hunting experience."

Dave's bow of choice is the longbow and he would pick fly-fishing as his favorite angling sport. Dave and his wife, Mary Lou, live in Laurelton, Pennsylvania. They have two daughters and a grandson.

E-mail Dave at: flintlockfanatic2003@yahoo.com

Dale Butler

Dale Butler is the President of the Red Rock Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), a member of the National Rifle Association (NRA), A Life Member of the North American Hunting Club and a member of the Pennsylvania Deer Association. He also belongs to the Bowman Creek Watershed Association and is a Charter member of the Sunrise Farm Rod & Gun Club in New York.

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Cynthia A. Phiko Honored by Cambridge Who's Who - PR-USA.net

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 06:10 AM PST

Cynthia A. Phiko, Artist for Simply Pencil, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in creating exquisite drawings with pencils.

Cynthia A. Phiko has 32 years of experience as an artist for Simply Pencil, where she draws animal images and portraits with pencils. She became involved in her profession because her friends recognized her talent and motivated her to expose it. She attributes her success to her commitment. Ms. Phiko also works full-time as a nurse at a hospital. She attended the Campbell Artwork Show and was commissioned to do two paintings.

Ms. Phiko became a licensed practical nurse through West Valley College, Saratoga.

About Cambridge Who's Who
Cambridge Who's Who is an exclusive membership organization that recognizes and empowers executives, professionals and entrepreneurs throughout the world. From healthcare to law, engineering to finance, manufacturing to education, every major industry is represented by its 400,000 active members.

Cambridge Who's Who membership provides individuals with a valuable third party endorsement of their accomplishments and gives them the tools needed to brand themselves and their businesses effectively. In addition to publishing biographies in print and electronic form, Cambridge Who's Who offers an online networking platform where members can establish new business relationships and achieve career advancement within their company, industry or profession.

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Maryam Khosharay Named to Exclusive Registry - PR-USA.net

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 06:10 AM PST

Maryam Khosharay, Project Finance and Corporate Associate for Haynes and Boone, LLP, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in legal services.

Ms. Khosharay recently joined Haynes and Boone, LLP as a project finance and corporate associate, with a focus on energy. She is responsible for preparing finance agreements, drafting ancillary project documents and assisting institutional clients on large scale transactions. Ms. Khosharay actively participates in and promotes pro bono services, especially relating to human rights and socio-economic development. She attributes her success to hard work, motivation and the support of her family.

Ms. Khosharay graduated summa cum laude from Boston University, studied and worked in the UK and obtained her Master of Laws from Georgetown, with commendation, in 2006. She is qualified to practice in New York, Washington, DC and England.

About Cambridge Who's Who
Cambridge Who's Who is an exclusive membership organization that recognizes and empowers executives, professionals and entrepreneurs throughout the world. From healthcare to law, engineering to finance, manufacturing to education, every major industry is represented by its 400,000 active members.

Cambridge Who's Who membership provides individuals with a valuable third party endorsement of their accomplishments and gives them the tools needed to brand themselves and their businesses effectively. In addition to publishing biographies in print and electronic form, Cambridge Who's Who offers an online networking platform where members can establish new business relationships and achieve career advancement within their company, industry or profession.

For more information, please visit our site: Cambridge Who's Who.

St. Moses - Catholic Online

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 12:05 AM PST

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