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Greene County Gazette from Greene County Board of Commissioners Chuck Morris, Chairman Archie Trader Blair Zimmerman ` For Immediate Release www.co.greene.pa.us Ruth Thornberg, Webmaster Edited by Kelli Rishell, Administrative Assistant, and Ruth Thornberg, County Webmaster Commissioners’ Unit Greene County Commissioners Phone: 724-852-5210 Fax: 724-852-5327 93 East High Street, 3rd Floor WAYNESBURG, PA — Wednesday, April 1, 2015 Commissioners congratulate local PIAA wrestling champs The Greene County Commissioners were happy to present a certificate of congratulations to both A.C. Headlee of Waynesburg Central (left) and Gavin Teasdale of JeffersonMorgan (right) for their accomplishments at becoming this year’s PIAA wrestling champions. APRIL 1, 2015 GREENE COUNTY GAZETTE PAGE 2 Commissioners enjoy the children at the "My Bike" Charity Program Greene County Commissioners Chuck Morris and Archie Trader were honored to attend the Variety, the Children's Charity event held at the SWRMC in Waynesburg on Thursday, March 12. Commissioner Trader said, "it was a very emotional time to see the joy in the childrens' faces when they received an adaptive bike." Variety's "My Bike" program enables children with disabilities to live life to the fullest and to have opportunities to discover the possibilities for their own lives, providing adaptive bikes to eligible children with disabilities so they may have the freedom of a bike and the joy of riding alongside friends and family. Variety's signature program is its "My Bike" Program, which provides adaptive bikes individually customized to eligible children with disabilities. Parents have repeatedly stated that these bikes are creating extraordinary impact - and giving children the joy, freedom, and belonging that comes with a bike. Variety's "My Bike" Program serves eligible children with disabilities in 16 Western Pennsylvania counties (i.e. Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Crawford, Erie, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Mercer, Somerset, Washington, and Westmoreland) and 10 West Virginia counties (i.e. Barbour, Doddridge, Harrison, Marion, Marshall, Monongalia, Ohio, Preston, Taylor, and Wetzel). To learn more about Variety's "My Bike" Program go to: http://varietypittsburgh.org/MyBikeProgram.asp (photo courtesy of the Variety website). On Monday, March 2, Commissioners Blair Zimmerman and Archie Trader enjoyed visiting New Freeport Elementary School and reading to the children, an enjoyable event for participants. March 2 was proclaimed by the President of the United States as "Read Across America Day, 2015," an annual event that's an initiative on reading and is observed in the school systems for a motivational and awareness day, calling all children and youth in every community across our great nation. The first “National Read Across America Day,” and "unofficial" National holiday was held on March 2, 1998, March 2 being the birthday of Dr. Seuss. When the day falls on a weekend, it is observed in the school systems on the school day closest to March 2. APRIL 1, 2015 , 2015 GREENE COUNTY GAZETTE PAGE 3 Dock to Lock race set for May 9 The Greene County Department of Recreation will host the 2015 Dock to Lock 5K Run/Walk beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 9, along the Greene River Trail. Participants can sign up for the race at a preregistration rate of $18 by Friday, April 24, or pay a $20 registration fee on the day of the race. Race-day registration and packet pick-up will begin at 7:15 a.m. at the Rices Landing Fire Hall in Rices Landing. At 8:30 a.m., participants will be bussed to the starting line of the Greene River Trail at the Greene Cove Yacht Club in Millsboro, Pa. The race will be timed by SERJ Racing Services of Uniontown. Following the race, a reception will be held at the Rices Landing Fire Hall. Awards will be given for the top three male and female runners and walkers overall, as well as the top three male and female runners and walkers in various age categories. Refreshments and a random drawing for prizes will also be held. Proceeds from Dock to Lock benefit Department of Recreation programs, such as the summer Day Camp program, which offers free activities for county children ages 5 to 15. This year, Day Camp will be held June 15 through July 24 at various locations across the county. Sponsors of this year’s Dock to Lock include the Greene County Commissioners, First Student, Noble Energy, Rices Landing Volunteer Fire Department, Road ID and Wal-Mart. To download a race entry form, visit www.co.greene.pa.us. For more information, call the Department of Recreation at 724-852-5323. APRIL 1, 2015 GREENE COUNTY GAZETTE PAGE 4 Lifestyle Returns Program (March 1-October 31, 2015): Our Greene County employees kickoff meeting for this year's Lifestyle Returns Program was held at 10:00 am on March 2, once again brought to you by our county commissioners. Attendance to the meeting earned you a chance in a drawing for a $25 gift card and other prizes. Two (2) stars were earned towards the year- end prize drawing for each participant that attended the kickoff meeting! Winner of the gift card was Lynn Leathers, while Lucinda Sheaffer won the grill. Information was emailed to those interested participants that were unable to attend the kick-off meeting. Repeat participants will need to complete two tiers in the program, for a total of 30 points; while firsttime participants are required to complete only tier 1 with a total of 200 points. Participants can begin the program by logging on to highmarkbcbs.com and clicking on “Rewards program.” Highmark- covered employees and non-covered employees are eligible to participate in the program. As in the past, first-time Highmark-covered participants will earn $250 for completing the program requirements. Repeat highmark-covered participants and non-covered employees will receive $100 for completing the program requirements. Participants will receive an email confirmation after completing each Tier of the program. Any questions, contact the HR office. March is National Nutrition Month Ten Tips to a Great Plate Making food choices for a healthy lifestyle can be as simple as using these 10 Tips. Use the ideas in this list to balance your calories, to choose foods to eat more often, and to cut back on foods toeat less often. 1. Balance calories: Find out how many calories YOU need for a day as a first step in managing your weight. Go to www.ChooseMyPlate.gov to find your calorie level. Being physically active also helps you balance calories. 2. Enjoy your food, but eat less: Take the time to fully enjoy your food as you eat it. Eating too fast or when your attention is elsewhere may lead to eating too many calories. Pay attention to hunger and fullness cues before, during, and after meals. Use them to recognize when to eat and when you’ve had enough. 3. Avoid oversized portions: Use a smaller plate, bowl, and glass. Portion out foods before you eat. When eating out, choose a smaller size option, share a dish, or take home part of your meal. 4. Foods to eat more often: Eat more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and fat-free or 1% milk and dairy products. These foods have the nutrients you need for health—including potassium, calcium, vitamin D, and fiber. Make them the basis for meals and snacks. 5. Make half your plate fruits and vegetables: Choose red, orange, and dark-green vegetables like tomatoes, sweet potatoes, and broccoli, along with other vegetables for your meals. Add fruit to meals as part of main or side dishes or as dessert. 6. Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk: They have the same amount of calcium and other essential nutrients as whole milk, but fewer calories and less saturated fat. 7. Make half your grains whole grains: To eat more whole grains, substitute a whole-grain product for a refined product— such as eating whole wheat bread instead of white bread or brown rice instead of white rice. 8. Foods to eat less often: Cut back on foods high in solid fats, added sugars, and salt. They include cakes, cookies, ice cream, candies, sweetened drinks, pizza, and fatty meats like ribs, sausages, bacon, and hot dogs. Use these foods as occasional treats, not everyday foods. 9. Compare sodium in foods: Use the Nutrition Facts label to choose lower sodium versions of foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals. Select canned foods labeled “low sodium,” ”reduced sodium,” or “no salt added.” 10. Drink water instead of sugary drinks: Cut calories by drinking water or unsweetened beverages. Soda, energy drinks, and sports drinks are a major source of added sugar, and calories, in American diets. United States Department of Agriculture Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion Go to www.ChooseMyPlate.gov for more information. DG Tip Sheet No. 1, June 2011 APRIL 1, 2015 GREENE COUNTY GAZETTE PAGE 5 NOTICE OF SALE The County of Greene is selling/disposing of the following equipment through a public auction. The Spring Consignment Auction will take place Saturday April 4, 2015 starting at 9:30am at the Greene County Fairgrounds Waynesburg, PA. The auction will be conducted by Behm’s Auction & Real Estate Services of Wind Ridge, PA (phone 724-428-3664). 1992 – Ford F-150 2001 – Ford Crown Vic 2007 – Ford 8-Passenger Transit Bus 2008 – Ford 14-Passenger Transit Bus Jeffrey A. Marshall Chief Clerk APRIL 1, 2015 PAGE 6 GREENE COUNTY GAZETTE Landowners and groups urged to apply for grant funding in 2015 Greene County Conservation District (GCCD) continues to accept applications for the first round of our Water Quality Mini-Grant Program. The GCCD will award as many as five grants in 2015 of up to $5,000 each. These grants are to fund projects that address water quality improvement through implementation or installation of Best Management Practices (BMP). Here are some examples of projects that would be eligible for funding: • Stabilization of eroded stream banks to protect land and property • Replanting of riparian buffer areas to reduce soil loss and create wildlife habitat • Placement of physical structures to reduce erosion and enhance aquatic habitat • Installation or implementation of farming conservation practices to improve productivity and reduce pollution Individual landowners, homeowners associations, civic groups, school- and scouting-based organizations, sporting associations, and locally based environmental organizations are urged to complete their application soon. Applications must be received prior to the Conservation District Board of Directors meeting in July to be considered for this round of grant funding. Those who have never before received funding through this program are particularly encouraged to apply as they will be given priority during this round. Landowners or groups interested in applying for funding may contact the GCCD at 724-852-5278 to discuss a potential project or schedule a site visit. Our staff is ready to offer technical assistance with projects and with the grant application process. Full program and application information is also available on the GCCD website at www.co.greene.pa.us/gccd. This photo is a before and after view of a stabilized stream crossing installed in the Ruff Creek Watershed with assistance from the GCCD. This BMP provides ease of access to the landowner while reducing soil erosion and stream sedimentation throughout the watershed. GCCD SCHOLARSHIP '15 The Ralph K. Bell Bird Club of Greene County is pleased to announce that they are now accepting applications for their 2015 scholarship. The Ralph K. Bell Bird Club awards a single $1,000 scholarship each year. The Greene County Conservation District (GCCD) is proud to provide partial funding for this scholarship. Anyone interested in applying for this scholarship should call 724852-3155 or send an email to rkbbirdclub@yahoo.com. An application may also be obtained by contacting the GCCD at 724-852-5278. Greene County Commissioners on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GreeneCountyCommissioners APRIL 1, 2015 GREENE COUNTY GAZETTE PAGE 7 Farmland Preservation Board accepting applications for agricultural easement program Starting April 15, the Greene County Farmland Preservation Board of Directors will accept applications for inclusion in the county’s agricultural easement program. To be eligible, landowners must be enrolled in an approved agricultural security area (ASA) consisting of at least 500 acres; have at least 50 contiguous acres; have at least 50 percent of the soils on the property in soil capability classes I-IV (as defined by the Web Soil Survey) and be available for agricultural production; and contain the greater of 50 percent or 10 acres of harvested cropland, pasture or grazing land. The application period ends June 15, although applicants are encouraged to apply early enough to allow time for Greene County Conservation District staff to review applications. District staff can also assist with the research and preparation of applications to ensure that all needed information is accurate and complete. Applications meeting program requirements are then ranked and forwarded to the state board for approval after offers have been made. Currently in Greene County, there are seven townships with approved ASA’s: Center, Cumberland, Greene, Jefferson, Morgan, Washington and Wayne. Franklin Township is the newest municipality that can accept ASA’s within its community. The Greene County Farmland Preservation Board, a seven-member board composed of local farmers, municipal leaders and residents, has seen growth in ASA activity and Farmland Preservation applications in recent years. During the past nine years, the Greene County Farmland Preservation Program has acquired four farms in three townships, preserving 483 acres of farmland. Currently, the Farmland Preservation Board is preparing to ease a 107-acre farm that was ranked and accepted as the fifth farm to be eased. The final easement should be completed in 2015, and the farm is located in Cumberland Township. The Pennsylvania Farmland Preservation program was developed in 1988 to help slow the loss of prime farmland to nonagricultural uses through easement purchases. Pennsylvania leads the nation with more than 4,500 farms and 484,000 acres preserved. This program enables state, county and local governments to purchase conservation easements, sometimes called development rights, from owners of quality farmland. According to the Pennsylvania Farmland Preservation Association, an agricultural conservation easement is an interest in land, which represents the right to prevent development or improvement of a parcel for any purpose other than agricultural production. The agricultural conservation easement may be granted by a farmland owner to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a county agricultural land preservation program, a local government unit or a local land trust. Easements can be sold or donated. After an easement is sold or donated, the conservation easement restrictions are recorded in the recorder of deeds office in the county where the easement is located. Selling an agricultural conservation easement can permanently protect a family's farmland from being lost to future non-agricultural development. Landowners can receive cash for some of the equity tied up in their land and still retain ownership of their land. This money can be used to expand or improve a farm operation, pay off debt or be saved for retirement. Conservation easements can also be used as an estate planning tool to help landowners successfully pass farms on to the next generation. For more information about the Greene County Farmland Preservation Program, or to receive an application, call the Greene County Conservation District at 724-852-5278, or visit www.co.greene.pa.us/gccd and click on “Farmland Preservation Program.” APRIL 1, 2015 GREENE COUNTY GAZETTE PAGE 8 Veterans Outreach Program: As part of our veterans outreach program, we will be going to the following Senior Centers throughout the county on the dates indicated below. For directions to any of these centers, contact the Veterans Affairs office at 724-852-5275: Centers operated by Community Action: updated 01/07/2015 Bobtown Senior Center: April 28, 2015 @ 10:00 AM September 29, 2015 @ 10:00 AM Carmichaels Senior Center: November 18, 2015 @ 10:00 AM Jefferson Senior Center: May 27, 2015 @ 10:00 AM Mt. Morris Senior Center: June 17, 2015 @ 10:00 AM West Greene Senior Center (Graysville): August 27, 2015 @ 10:00 AM Independently Operated Center: Clarksville Senior Lions Center (sponsored by Clarksville Area Lions Club): July 28, 2015 @ 11:00 AM October 27, 2015 @ 11:00 AM APRIL 1, 2015 GREENE COUNTY GAZETTE PAGE 9 Greene County Sheriff’s Office. . . March Top Ten Top 10 Most Wanted … Have you seen any of these current top 10 most wanted in Greene County? #1 MOST WANTED #2 MOST WANTED #3 MOST WANTED #4 MOST WANTED #5 MOST WANTED John C. Phillips William L. Presher Brittany Hagger Shane Hanlan Randall E. Hegedis White/Male, Age 43 Wanted for Flight to Avoid Apprehension/Trial/ Punish-Resisting Arrest/ Simple Assault (Failure to Appear for Plea Court) Last Known Address: 183 Neff Rd, Jefferson, PA 15344 White/Male, Age 24 Wanted for Criminal Mischief/ Failure To Appear Last Known Address: 49 Bliss Avenue, Nemacolin, PA 15351 White/Female, Age 29 Wanted for Drug Manf/Del/Poss/W-Intent Man. Or Del/Failure to Appear Last Known Address: 146 West Franklin Street, Apartment 2, Waynesburg, PA 15370 White/Male, Age 29 Wanted for Receiving Stolen Property/Failure to Appear Last Known Address: 311 School Bus Road, Mt. Morris, PA 15349 White/Male, Age 57 Wanted for DUI- Failure to Report to Prison Last Known Address: 120 Jefferson Street, Mt. Morris, PA 15349 #6 MOST WANTED #7 MOST WANTED #8 MOST WANTED #9 MOST WANTED #10 MOST WANTED Joshua A. Ruse Thomas M. Jacobs Vincent Clinton Jarrod R. Hinds Jeremy M. Dickey White/Male, Age 35 Wanted for DUI - Failure to Appear Last Known Address: PO Box 41 Main Street, New Freeport, PA 15352 White/Male, Age 52 Wanted for Simple Assault, Failure to Appear Last Known Address: 529 Sugar Lane, Clarksville PA 15322 White/Male, Age 32 Wanted for DUI, Failure to Appear Last Known Address: 120 North Liberty, Apt. A, Waynesburg, PA 15370 White/Male, Age 46 Wanted for DUI - Failure to Appear Last Known Address: 220 Lanz Road, Waynesburg, PA 15370 White/Male, Age 38 Wanted for Theft, Failure to appear Last Known Address: 183 Neff Road Jefferson, PA 15344 The Greene County Sheriff’s Office is pleased with the arrests that have been made to the top ten most wanted listing for Greene County. Since the public announcement and posting of the top ten on February 28, 2014, several of the wanted individuals have been arrested, removed from the top-ten listing, and replaced with other top-ten wanted persons. Anyone who uses this information to commit a criminal act against another person is subject to criminal prosecution. Under no circumstances should anyone other than an authorized law enforcement official attempt to apprehend or confront one of these offenders. To submit a tip concerning information on or the whereabouts of one of these offenders, please contact the Greene County Sheriff’s Office at 724-852-5388. APRIL 1, 2015 GREENE COUNTY GAZETTE PAGE 10 Greene County Sheriff elected Chairman of Association District Note: The Pennsylvania Sheriff’s Association is an organization that represents all Sheriffs in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Association is broken up into districts. Sheriffs from District 5, which covers Southwestern Pennsylvania, recently held a meeting in Greensburg to elect new officers, discuss a variety of issues, and determine how they can better coordinate and work with each other in the future. District 5 comprises Allegheny, Armstrong, Cambria, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Somerset, Washington and Westmoreland Counties. Sheriffs who attended the meeting were: William Mullen-Allegheny; Bill Rupert-Armstrong; Gary Brownfield-Fayette; Brian Tennant-Greene; Robert Fyock-Indiana; Robert Kolar-Cambria; and Jon HeldWestmoreland. Officers elected were: Chairman: Brian TennantGreene; Vice Chairman: Jon Held-Westmoreland; and Secretary of the Board: Bill Rupert-Armstrong. These district meetings provide a forum to discuss issues, problems and legislation that affect the Office of Sheriff. Representatives from District 5 plan to meet with their legislators in the near future to educate them on the vital role of Pennsylvania S support in moving the Office Sheriffs and garner their h of Sheriff forward. eP ri i Municipalf cPrimary, ft 2015 May 19, 2015 — Official Notice u of Election for Military and Overseas Voters, Br County of Greene, Pa. re id (Notice dated 03/19/2015)... document notice can a Greene County Elections be obtained from your n Office, 93 E. High Street, f Waynesburg, PA. Ar This is an official notice of an election to be .o conducted on 5/19/2015 in Greene County. You m may register to voteT and request an official e absentee ballot by using the Federal Post Card nl Application (FPCA), available at ne www.votespa.com or afwww.fvap.gov. You may apply for an absenteentballot by submitting your t FPCA by fax to 724-852-5321 or by email to amiller. at no d Pictured from left to right: Sheriff Jon Held-Westmoreland, Robert Fyock- Indiana, Sheriff William Rupert-Armstrong, Brian Tennant-Greene, Sheriff Robert Kolar- Cambria, William Mullen-Allegheny, Chief Deputy Patricia Westmoreland, and Sheriff Gary Brownfield-Fayette. Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff Fitch- Veterans Affairs: Days to Remember April 6th Army Day 9th National Former POW Recognition Day 11th Persian Gulf War Official Cease Fire (1991) May 7th Unconditional Surrender of all German Forces Signed (1945) 8th V-E Day Declared (1945) Military Spouses Day 15th Women’s Corps Founded (1942) and until sunset, flags half-staff for Peace Officers Memorial Day 16th Armed Forces Day 22nd National Maritime Day 25th Memorial Day (observed). Flags half-staff until noon APRIL 1, 2015 GREENE COUNTY GAZETTE PAGE 11 MINI STAND DOWN Greene County Veterans Affairs Dalene Watson, Director of Veteran Affairs of Greene County, has set in motion a plan for a MiniStand Down to help our Veterans. This would be a collection of free nonperishable food, clothing (men, women, children and babies), shoes (men, women, children and babies), coats, household items (anything needed to keep a household running), or monetary gift cards to local grocery stores. These items would be distributed to of our Veterans of Greene County who have given so much. Collection of these items will be done until September 18th, 2015. If you need a pick up please call the Greene County Veterans Affairs office at (724) 852-5275 and we will make arrangements for pickup of your donations. Distribution will be Saturday, October 10th at the Greene County Fairgrounds Building #10, Waynesburg, PA. 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Veterans must bring their DD214 or VA id. We will acknowledge any businesses, schools and churches as a partner in this much needed event. April 19, 2015 — Empty Bowls "Fighting Hunger one Bowl at a time" The Waynesburg University Bonner Scholars present the Empty Bowls Greene County fundraiser event to be held at the Greene County Fairgrounds, Building #9, from 11:30 am-2:30 pm on Sunday, April 19 (lunch will begin at 12:00 noon). So come join your neighbors for a luncheon and fundraiser to help fight hunger in Greene County. Select from a variety of hand-crafted ceramic bowls, made by the Waynesburg University students and various other local artisans. FMI, click here for event flyer, or contact Becca at shi2526@student.waynesburg.edu. Hammer-In, W.A. Young Foundry and Machine Shop Come to Rices Landing on Saturday, April 18, 2015 and enjoy the days of the past! This unique event, beginning at 9 a.m., brings blacksmiths together for a day of demonstrations. Also available will be tours of the foundry and an auction, which will start at 1 p.m. The public is welcome. Lunch will be available, and admission is free! All proceeds benefit the W.A. Young Foundry, the Pittsburgh Area Artist-Blacksmiths Association (PAABA) and the Appalachian Blacksmith Association (ABA). FMI, call the PAABA at 724-7746757, or visit www.paaba.net. APRIL 1, 2015 GREENE COUNTY GAZETTE PAGE 12 May 2-3, 2015-Greene County Relay For Life Until there is a cure...this relay has no finish line! This 24-hour event involving Relay teams who take turns walking, running, or strolling around the track, will be held at the Waynesburg Central High School "Raider Field of Pride." Proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society's patient services, advocacy, prevention and early detection programs and research. The opening ceremony, survivor lap, and reception will begin at 10:00 am on Saturday, May 2, with a closing ceremony on Sunday morning at 8:00 am, May 3. To date, the people of Greene County have raised more than $1.7 million for the fight against cancer, in the 15 years the event has been held in the county. The 2015 Relay for Life celebrates its 30th year in the fight against cancer. FMI visit www.relayforlife.org/pagreencounty 2015 Waynesburg Dates May 31st June 28th July 26th August 30th- PID Day September 12th- (Saturday) APRIL 1, 2015 GREENE COUNTY GAZETTE PAGE 13 Domestic Relations ― Bench Warrant Issued for outstanding child support payment ― Your continued help is needed and greatly appreciated ― Should you recognize any persons listed below and/or know of their whereabouts, please contact the Domestic Relations office immediately at 724-852-5214 during regular business hours (Mon-Fri), or to report an anonymous tip or message, use our IVR (Interactive Voice Response) System which enables a tipster to leave an anonymous message (which protects the innocent). The IVR number is also 724-852-5214; at the first prompt, press “1” for a touch-tone phone and follow the prompts. You will not need to leave your name or any personal information; your call remains anonymous. (Updated 1/26/2015) James P. Yakubec, Jr. Last Known Address: 155 Washington Street, Jefferson, PA 15344 Jeremy Dickey Shawn A. Geelen Isaac A. Lilley, IV Richard C. Lemley Last Known Address: 106 Woodside Manor, Carmichaels, PA 15320 Last Known Address: 177 Larimer Ave PO Box 94 Bobtown, PA 15315 Last Known Address: 205 Cedarwood Dr., Carmichaels, PA 15320 Last Known Address: 213 Mt Carmel Ridge Rd, Aleppo, PA 15310 Disclaimer: These photographs and names are provided to the public, as a public service of the Greene County Domestic Relations Office in its responsibility to locate individuals who are considered "wanted." Wanted Person, because they were scheduled for a contempt hearing before a judge and they failed to appear. The judge signs a process for the arrest of the individual prepared by the DRS. (Note: A contempt hearing is scheduled when the DRS determines that an individual is not complying with their court order but it is up to the judge to determine contempt.) This listing here should not be interpreted to mean that they are guilty of committing a criminal offense until a court of law so decides. The Domestic Relations Office will use "best effort practices" to remove Wanted Persons from this listing. Inquiries should be made directly to the Domestic Relations Office at 724-852-5214. Becky's Recipe Box: Strawberry Bread "This is wonderful for anytime, served hot or cold, for breakfast or as a dessert. A definite family favorite!" Ready in about 1-1/2 hours. Source: GCCD Newsletter, June 2014 (allrecipes.com/recipe/strawberry-bread/) Ingredients: • • • • • • • • • 2 cups fresh strawberries 3 1/8 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups white sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil 4 eggs, beaten 1 1/4 cups chopped pecans Directions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Preheat oven to 350° F (175° C). Butter and flour two 9 x 5-inch loaf pans. Slice strawberries and place in medium-sized bowl. Sprinkle lightly with sugar, and set aside while preparing butter. Combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt and baking soda in large bowl; mix well. Blend oil and eggs into strawberries. Add strawberry mixture to flour mixture, blending until dry ingredients are just moistened. Stir in pecans. Divide batter into pans. Bake in preheated oven until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes (test each loaf separately). Let cool in pans on wire rack for 10 minutes; turn loaves out of pans, and allow to cool before slicing. APRIL 1, 2015 , 2014 GREENE COUNTY GAZETTE PAGE 14 This Month in Greene County Government… BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: During the Commissioners’ regular board meeting on Thursday, March 5, the Commissioners approved the following: Agreement between the County of Greene and Washington County on behalf of the Correctional Facility to house each other’s inmates. Cooperation and Funding Agreement- 2014 PHARE Funds subject to solicitor approval. Amendment 1 to the 2015 budget. Signal permit plan for the airport. Letter of credit agreement from First National Bank for the construction intersection at the airport. Under Coroner, the Commissioners approved a fee increase: cremation permit $50, autopsy report $150 and toxicology $100. Under Mental Health & Intellectual Disabilities, the Commissioners made a Proclamation for Intellectual Disabilities Awareness Month. The Commissioners also approved FY2014/2015 contracts with Academy for Adolescent Health and Development Therapy Associates. Under Children and Youth, the Commissioners approved the FY2014/2015 contracts with: Outside in School of Experiential Education, Inc. Alternative Living Solutions Crossroads Group Homes and Services, Inc. George Junior Republic in Pennsylvania During the Commissioners’ regular board meeting on Thursday, March 19, the Commissioners awarded a bid to TRS Roofing for the Greene County Fairgrounds Roof Restoration Projects pending Solicitor, Controller and Engineering approval. The lowest bid from West Roofing Systems, Inc. did not meet the specifications. The Commissioners approved a $15,000 allocation to the Greene County Industrial Development Authority to enter into a contract with Langan Engineering and Environmental Services to prepare a grant application to DCED and conduct phase 1 environmental site assessment for the Mather site. The Commissioners approved a property damage claims release between the County of Greene and Buccaneer Enterprises, Inc. for damages to Greene County Bridge #22. The Commissioners accepted a proposal from Widmer Engineering for design and construction inspection for the replacement of Greene County Bridge #98 to be done with Act 13 funds. Under Tax Claims, the Greene County Tax Claim Bureau received the following bids: Property Control # 18-328 located in Morris Township. Property Control # 29-247 located in Whiteley Township. Under Veterans Affairs, the Commissioners approved the agreements for the care and maintenance for the following Cemetery’s: 19 graves in the Old Phillips Cemetery, Wayne Township 138 graves, St. Mary’s Cemetery, Cumberland Township 226 graves, Monongahela Hill Cemetery, Monongahela Township 51 graves, Braddock Cemetery, Richhill Township 74 graves, Calughton Chapel Cemetery, Whiteley Township 8 graves, Green Grove Cemetery, Morris Township 25 graves, Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Springhill Township 24 graves, Windy Gap Cemetery, Aleppo Township 71 graves, Fairview Cemetery, Dunkard Township 7 graves, Claylick Cemetery, Center Township 124 graves, Centennial Cemetery, Aleppo Township 32 graves, Smith Cemetery, Morgan Township 49 graves, Muddy Creek Valley Cemetery, Jefferson Township 17 graves, Cumberland Cemetery, Jefferson Township 337 graves, Cedar Grove Cemetery, Perry Township 80 graves, Fairall Cemetery, Whiteley Township 330 graves, Jefferson Cemetery, Jefferson Township 27 graves, Old Eakin Cemetery, Gilmore Township 17 graves, Jefferson Baptist Cemetery, Jefferson Township 70 graves, West Union Cemetery, Morris Township 2 graves, Old Swartz Cemetery, Morris Township 50 graves, Fairview/ Kiger Cemetery, Whiteley Township 4 graves, White’s/ Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Franklin Township 69 graves, Sand Hill Cemetery, Springhill Township 68 graves, Thomas Cemetery, Springhill Township 27 graves, Enon Cemetery, Richhill Township 321 graves, Greene Mount Cemetery, Franklin Township 319 graves, Laurel Point Cemetery, Cumberland Township 43 graves, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Gilmore Township 123 graves, Jacksonville/ Wind Ridge Cemetery, Richhill Township 191 graves, Garards Fort Cemetery, Greene Township 11 graves, Macedonia Cemetery, Jackson Township 6 graves, Bald Hill Cemetery, Dunkard Township 88 graves, Wolf’s Cemetery, Dunkard Township APRIL 1, 2015 , 2014 GREENE COUNTY GAZETTE This month… FROM PAGE 14 Under Children and Youth Services, the Commissioners approved the purchase of a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox from Day Chevrolet through the Central Westmoreland Council of Governments. PRISON BOARD: The Commissioners also agreed to finance $20,500 for a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox through First National Bank at a rate of 2.9 percent tax free. During the Prison Board meeting on Wednesday, March 18, it was announced that the Prison will continue to house inmates from Fayette and Washington counties. Under Economic Development, the Commissioners approved an agreement between the County of Greene and Pennsylvania Economic Quarterly for sharing the cost of an advertisement. Under Recreation, the Commissioners approved a contract between the County of Greene and Altered Gas Performance Events, LLC. The Commissioners also approved the following 2015 mini grants: Izaak Walton League for trout stocking in Ten Mile Creek for kids and ladies day fishing. Morgan Township/ JAGS Softball for bleachers, bases/ inserts, chalk roller and a small storage shed. Greenesboro/ Mon Township/ Greensboro Youth Baseball for the building of two dugouts, fence posts, roof bracing, roof and material for seating. Cumberland Township Parks and Recreation for the replacement of 100’ fence at the Legion Field, replace/ install safety rail top, purchase/ install climbing wall and field improvements at the Little League Field. Waynesburg Borough for the replacement of existing fence around the Meadowlark Park ball field. Jefferson Township/ Greene Valley Youth Baseball for dirt for the ball fields and replace the dugout floor with concrete. Dunkard Girls Youth Softball Association for the construction of two dugouts, concrete floor, block walls and metal roofing. PAGE 15 Center Township for new bleachers and repairing a closed walking bridge. All staff has received annual training on suicide prevention. Day to day maintenance continues throughout the facility. Deposits totaling $760 were made with the Treasurer’s office for work release and weekend inmates. Fayette County paid $13,150 for February 2015 inmate housing. RETIREMENT BOARD: During the Retirement Board meeting on Thursday, March 19, the Retirement Board met CIM to review the Fourth Quarter Investment position. SALARY BOARD: During the Salary Board meeting on Thursday, March 19, the following personnel actions were approved: Change in funding: Jason Taylor, Probation Officer, from 100% Juvenile to 75% Adult, 25% Juvenile New hires: David Calvario, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority Jonathan Grabiak, Casual Sheriff’s Deputy Paul Kraft, Casual Tip Staff, Courts Robyn Marmie, regular full time CYS Caseworker I Michael Pavlic, Casual Sheriff’s Deputy Promotion: Mandy Mudrick, vacant regular full time Deputy Sheriff 1 Reclassifications: Stacey Dikun, Secretary II, Human Services Raymond Lockart, Jr., Custodial Worker II, Farigrounds Lisa Main, Fiscal Assistant II, CYS Rehire: Scott Teagarden, Casual Van Driver Resignations: Mona Isiminger, CYS Secretary Walden Moats, Jr., Corrections Officer Rachel Rodriquez, part time Corrections Officer James Sabo, Sheriff’s Deputy Asa Winters, Casual Sheriff’s Deputy Shawn Wood, Casual Sheriff’s Deputy Retirements: Barbara Stowinsky, CYS Caseworker Transfers: Sharon Basinger to regular part time Deed Transfer Clerk, Assessment Lucas Kiger, from Juvenile to Adult Probation Officer Brandon Kozich to vacant regular full time 911 Telecommunicator 1 Jodi Logue to vacant regular part time 911 Telecommunicator 1 APRIL 1, 2015 GREENE COUNTY GAZETTE PAGE 16 Calendar of Events Be sure to come and check out some of the many events Greene County has to offer! April 1- Registration deadline — Sedimentation & Erosion 102/105 Workshop. Don't miss out on our April 9, 2015 Erosion and Sediment Control 102/105 Workshop. Hosted by the Greene County Conservation District. FMI, call Lindsay Kozlowski at 724-852-5278. April 16 or April 20- Manure Management Workshop. 2015 Manure Management Workshop dates: Thursday, April 16 (9:30am-12:00pm) or Monday, April 20 (6:30pm-9:00pm). Did you know that "ALL farms generating/using manure MUST now have a manure management plan"? The Conservation District is here to help! Contact Karlie Wright at 724-852-5278 with any questions. April 17 & 18- Join us at the Greene County Fairgrounds in Waynesburg, PA for the 14th Annual Buckin’ B Cattle Championship Bull Riding Competitions. Come and see top professional bull riders compete to qualify for the SEBRA National Finals! Brought to you by Buckin’ B Cattle Co (the 7X SEBRA Producer of the Year). Gate opens at 6:30 p.m. The event will begin at 8 p.m. FMI, call 724-627-5648 or 724-852-5323, or e-mail buckinbcattle@hotmail.com. April 18- Hammer-In, W.A. Young Foundry and Machine Shop. Come to Rices Landing and enjoy the days of the past! This unique event, beginning at 9 a.m., brings blacksmiths together for a day of demonstrations. Also available will be tours of the foundry and an auction, which will start at 1 p.m. The public is welcome. Lunch will be available, and admission is free! All proceeds benefit the W.A. Young Foundry, the Pittsburgh Area ArtistBlacksmiths Association (PAABA) and the Appalachian Blacksmith Association (ABA). FMI, call the PAABA at 724-774-6757, or visit www.paaba.net. April 25- Quarter Auction. The Greene County Library System is hosting a "Quarter Auction" at 6:00 pm on Saturday, April 25 at the Greene County Fairgrounds 4-H Building, Waynesburg. Auction begins at 7:00 pm ($3 for one paddle or $5 for 3 paddles). Bids are 1-4 quarters; bring lots of quarters! Benefits will go to both the Flenniken Library in Carmichaels and the Bowlby Library in Waynesburg. April 26- Enlow Fork Wildflower Walk, Enlow Fork of Wheeling Creek, Pa. This event, sponsored by the Wheeling Creek Watershed Conservancy, offers a unique opportunity to view an impressive array of plants and wildlife. With more than 60 species of birds, Enlow Fork is listed as PA Important Bird Area-14. Birding and botanical enthusiasts gather alongside professional environmentalists in the early morning hours to begin a daylong series of walks, discussions and identification of local plants, birds and insects. The walk begins at 8 a.m. FMI, call Colleen Nelson at 724-499-5774, or visit www.greenewatersheds.org/WCWC.html. April 30- "Caregivers Raising Youth in the 21st Century" Training. Do you know what's in a youth's backpack? Are the medications in your home kept in a safe place? The Greene County Human Services Department is hosting a three-hour training for Caregivers, teaching trends in the 21st century. The training will be held on Thursday, April 30 in the 4-H Building at the Greene County Fairgrounds, from 9:00 am to noon. A light continental breakfast will be served. Registration is required by April 24; call 724-852-5276, ext. 676 to register. Agencies that would like to have an informational table, please contact: Maribeth Tarpley-Garrett, Block Grant Program Specialist with the Greene County Human Services Department. If you would like to submit an article to the “Greene County Gazette,” please contact Ruth Thornberg at rthornberg@co.greene.pa.us or at 724-852-5384.
