Ted Pedas — News Articles

Astronomer,  Educator,  Entrepreneur,  Philanthropist

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    Ted Pedas
    1. Ted Pedas remembers Neil Armstrong, the farmer
    2. Ted Pedas, one of Farrell's leading sons, to get philanthropy award
    3. Chasing the sun ignited a new career for Pedas
    4. FASD Superintendent nominates Pedas for National Philanthropy Day 2006 Award
    5. Pedas Up for Philanthropic award honoring his generosity to community
    6. Donors recognized for their financial support, time and leadership
    7. Astronomer Ted Pedas is Rotary's Person of the Year
    8. Ted Pedas receives city's Centurion Award
    9. City will honor a star citizen
    10. Astronomer-turned-travel agent eclipses doubters on high seas
    11. Farrell student artwork - Thank You Mr. Pedas
    12. Ted Pedas — Pennsylvania's Educator of the year
    13. Pedas endorsed as educator by Astronaut Carpenter, Science Writer Asimov
    14. Isaac Asimov's Letter of endorsement
    15. Youngstown State University gives emeritus status to Ted Pedas
    16. Pioneer retires after 37 years in astronomy
    17. Pennsylvania Educators Honor Ted Pedas
    18. Gov. Thornburgh to honor Ted Pedas — ‘Teacher of the Year’
    19. Gov. Thornburgh honors Ted Pedas — “Golden Apple” award
    20. ‘Ted Pedas Day’ deserved recognition — Editorial
    21. Ted Pedas, Sen. Everett Dirkson crusade for calendar reform
    22. Ted Pedas; Outstanding ‘Teacher of the Year’ — Editorial
    23. Ted Pedas; A firm local connection to 25 years in space — Editorial
    24. Ted Pedas; A weirdness sadly all too rare— Editorial
    25. One-On-One with Ted Pedas, Astronomer

    Ted Pedas Donations
    1. Benefactor Pedas gives $30,000 to school - Total over years over $655,000 — 2012 ...The Herald
    2. Pedas creates 2 new awards $30,000 - Total over years exceeds $625,000 — 2011 ...The Herald
    3. Pedas donates another $30,000 - Total over years nears $600,000 — 2010 ...The Herald
    4. Pedas announces contributions totaling $30K — 2009 ...The Vindicator
    5. Pedas delivers 40th donation to Farrell schools — 2009 ...The Herald
    6. Pedas sets a high standard for supporting our community — Editorial
    7. Farrell schools get $20,080 from Pedas...The Vindicator
    8. Ted Pedas Makes 35th Annual Donation — 2004
    9. Pedas Makes Annual Donation — 2003
    10. Pedas continues annual donations — 2002
    11. Planetarium Director's Gifts Total $364,192 — 2001
    12. Benefactor Pedas gives largest award yet — 2000
    13. Benefactor Pedas Keeps on Giving — 1999
    14. Astronomy expert Pedas donates an additional $23,030 for awards — 1999
    15. Pedas gives seed money for Farrell Area School District Foundation — 1999
    16. Pedas' donation for this year totals $18,830 — 1998
    17. Pedas, Sava Legacy Award established at PSU campus— 1998
    18. Farrell, Pennsylvania 2003 'Citizen of the Year' Honorees
    19. Farrell, Pennsylvania 2004 'Citizen of the Year' Honorees
    20. Farrell, Pennsylvania 2005 'Citizen of the Year' Honorees

    Farrell Alumni Hall Of Fame
    1. Hall of Fame Honorees — 2005
    2. Hall of Fame Honorees — 2006
    3. Hall of Fame Honorees — 2007
    4. Hall of Fame Honorees — 2008
    5. Hall of Fame Honorees — 2009
    6. Hall of Fame Honorees — 2010
    7. Farrell out to make the grade with Academic Hall of Fame

    Ted Pedas Planetarium
    1. Transit of Venus is a once-in-a-lifetime show
    2. Ted Pedas donates eclipse viewing devices to view Christmas partial eclipse
    3. Eclipse is one shady deal
    4. Many moons ago The Shenango Valley was looking upward in 1969
    5. Ted Pedas helps motivate students to reach for the stars
    6. Merry Christmas and happy eclipse watching
    7. Sky's a puzzle to planetarium director at FHS
    8. Get ready for rare evening eclipse
    9. Planetarium to be named after astronomer
    10. 20 NASA Aides Visit Planetarium
    11. Planetarium Program Distributed Nationwide
    12. Planetarium Show tells NASA story
    13. Ted Pedas keeps Farrell students seeing stars
    14. Planetarium Marks Decade
    15. Sky clears in time for the eclipse

    The Cosmos — Ted Pedas Articles... (Partial list)
    1. Rocks from space pose real threat — Meteors
    2. “Cosmos” column enters thirtieth year
    3. Response to eclipse articles astounds the columnist
    4. Leap Year Isn't a Bust
    5. Leap Year Balances Nature's Books
    6. Get ready, ‘once in a blue moon’ will be reality this month
    7. What Time Is It? Who Cares in Space?
    8. Meteors to grace us with dance of death — Geminids
    9. Meteor shower to highlight cruise — Perseids
    10. Planetarium offers look at ancient astronomy
    11. The Big Dipper navigates star gazers through spring
    12. Troops wrote to columnist for star charts
    13. NASA opens the door to space for explorers

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