NOTES ON PEOPLE (11/05/06)

NOTES ON PEOPLE

Pharmacist honored for community service

RIDGEFIELD, Conn. - Jaroslaw (Jay) Palylyk of Ridgefield, Conn., was selected to receive the prestigious Wyeth Pharmaceutical's "Bowl of Hygeia" award for 2007. Only one pharmacist is chosen annually from each state.

Mr. Palylyk was selected for the award in recognition of his outstanding achievements in community service by pharmacy professionals. The award is for those pharmacists who excel beyond their standard job duties and pay back their communities through exceptional public service and innovative pharmacy practices.

Mr. Palylyk is very active in the Ukrainian community in Yonkers, N.Y., where he grew up. His efforts with the Ukrainian American Youth Association (SUM) and St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Church keep him busy on a regular basis.

Currently, Mr. Palylyk owns RxCare Pharmacies Inc, a pharmacy serving nursing homes, long-term care facilities and group homes throughout the state of Connecticut and parts of New York. Mr. Palylyk has been a registered pharmacist for over 25 years and has been a pharmacy owner for 22 years.

Tucson couple marks 50th anniversary

TUCSON, Ariz. - Stefan and Trudy Tkachyk celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, July 16. Following the divine liturgy celebrated by Pastor Basil Bucsek at St. Michael Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church a reception was given in the couple's honor, with best wishes resonating throughout the day.

Notes on people is a feature geared toward reporting on the achievements of members of the Ukrainian community. All submissions should be concise due to space limitations; photos are appreciated. Items will be published as soon as possible after their receipt, when space permits.

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