Keystone Central Foundation Hall of Fame inductees’ event set for Feb. 18; DuWayne Kunes among new class

BALD EAGLE TOWNSHIP, PA – The Keystone Central Foundation this month announced the six members of its 2023 Hall of Fame class. They will be recognized at the organization’s hall of fame induction ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 18 at the Central Mountain High School cafeteria.
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The Record and therecord-online will be running periodic stories on the new inductees in the weeks leading up to the Feb. 18 event. Among the inductees is DuWayne Kunes, Bald Eagle-Nittany High School, Class of 19756. .

The Keystone Central Foundation provided this information on inductee Kunes:

DuWayne Allen Kunes graduated from B.E.N. High School in 1976. He has been self-employed since starting P & D Games in 1982.

DuWayne joined the Lock Haven Area Jaycees in 1982. He is a 10th Degree Jaycee, the highest level for a Jaycee. He has received the Stateman award from the Pennsylvania Jaycees; the Ambassador award from the United States Jaycees; and a Senatorship from the JCI International. This award is the highest-level award bestowed to a member. DuWayne has held the office of President two times and has been the treasurer for many years.

DuWayne has been instrumental with the Labor Day Regatta. He oversees many of preparations and duties for the annual four-day event. If not for DuWayne, the annual Regatta, which is the signature
event of Lock Haven Labor Day activities, would have ceased to continue its yearly event. Other Jaycee events that DuWayne helps with are the two Senior Dinners held each year and other activities.

DuWayne had been active with the Citizen’s Hose Fire Company helping run the Fry stand during their Festival, bagging ice, and serving on committees. He is past President of the Lock Haven Lions Club and has been a member of the Elk Lodge #182 for 35 years. He has also been a member of Moose Lodge #100 for 28 years and is a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge #4298 and holds the office of Chaplain.

Other foundation 2023 inductees are:

Mary Louise Ilgen, Sugar Valley High School, Class of 1943
Robbie Gould, Central Mountain High School, Class of 2001
William Rishell, Bald Eagle-Nittany High School, Class of 1958
Dennis “Jack” Royer, Bald Eagle-Nittany High School, Class of1958
Thomas “Doc” Sweitzer, Lock Haven High School, Class of 1971