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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 — Tuesday, September 2, 2014 Commissioners Participate in ALS Ice Bucket Challenge The Ice Bucket Challenge, sometimes called the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, is an activity involving dumping a bucket of ice water on one's head or donating to the ALS Association in the United States. It went viral throughout social media during the summer of 2014. The challenge dares nominated participants to have a bucket of ice water poured on their head. One common stipulation gives 24 hours from the time they are nominated to complete the dare; otherwise, the participant is asked to donate money to charity. Commissioner Blair Zimmerman & Sheriff Brian Tennant did the ice bucket challenge together in front of Hooper Park in Waynesburg. Commissioner Blair Zimmerman was challenged by Asa Winters, Waynesburg Borough Patrolman, and he challenged Commissioners Chuck Morris & Archie Trader, and Judge Farley Toothman. Commissioners Chuck Morris & Archie Trader then challenged the County’s IT Director, Scott Kelley. Sheriff Brian Tennant was challenged by Waynesburg Borough Patrolman Asa Winters and State Rep. Pam Snyder. He is also making a $100 donation since it went past the 24-hr deadline. He challenges Chief Craig Miller of the Cumberland Township Police Dept., Chief Rob Toth of the Waynesburg Borough Police Dept., David Balint, Greene County Controller, and EMS Southwest Director of Operations Rob Bowman and Assistant Director of Operations Jason Beal. SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 GREENE COUNTY GAZETTE PAGE 2 Renovated Mon View Pool opened Aug. 9 Mon View Pool, which was closed this summer for extensive renovations, officially re-opened to the public Saturday, Aug. 9. The facility now includes a rebuilt 168,262-gallon pool with a 40-foot water slide; a children’s play area with a 4,000-gallon, zero-depthentry wading pool, sprinklers and benches; and a 12-by-10-foot AquaClimb poolside climbing wall. Pictured, from l. to r., are lifeguard Amanda Brown, Greene County Commissioners Blair Zimmerman and Chuck Morris, Recreation Director Jake Blaker, Commissioner Archie Trader, state Rep. Pam Snyder and lifeguard Ty Aeschbacher. The community was invited to a ribboncutting ceremony and sneak preview of the pool Friday, Aug. 1. The contractor was Port Vue Plumbing Inc. of McKeesport. The $800,000 renovation project was funded through a combination of state grant money and Act 13 impact fee revenue. The pool was open daily from 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, through Sunday, Aug. 24. The other two county pools, Alpha Aquatic Center in Waynesburg and Carmichaels Pool in Carmichaels, were also open through Aug. 24. All pools were closed Aug. 25-29 as students return to school. Only Alpha Aquatic Center reopened Labor Day weekend, with its last day Monday, Sept. 1. The last event at any of the pools will be the Humane Society of Greene County’s annual “Dog Gone Pool Party,” which will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at Carmichaels Pool. Admission rates at Mon View Pool were $2 for children age 17 and younger and senior citizens age 62 and older, and $4 for adults ages 18 to 61. Season memberships purchased for either of the other two pools were honored at Mon View. Regular attendees at this summer’s Mon View Park Day Camp also received free pool passes from the Greene County Commissioners for having to endure a summer with no swimming. The pool also has lockers, restrooms, showers, changing facilities and snack machines. Eight picnic pavilions at Mon View Park are also available to rent at various rates. Alpha Aquatic Center hours were noon to 7 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and noon to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Admission prices were $5 for children age 17 and younger and senior citizens age 62 and older, and $7 for adults ages 18 to 61. The aquatic center features a 330,000-gallon competition-sized pool with eight lap lanes, two diving boards and a 12-foot diving pool; a 40-by-40-foot children’s play area including a 148-foot spiral water slide, a 25-foot straight water slide, a 180-foot “lazy river” with tubes for floating, water jets and other play equipment; a bath house with lockers, restrooms, showers and changing facilities; and a concession stand and seating area. At Carmichaels Pool, hours were 1 to 7 p.m. daily. Admission rates were $3 for children age 17 and younger and senior citizens age 62 and older, and $5 for adults ages 18 to 61. Carmichaels Pool features a 300,000-gallon Z-shaped pool, a diving board, an 11-foot diving pool, an 8-foot water slide and a 70-foot spiral water slide, a 15-by-15-foot children’s play area, lockers, restrooms, showers, changing facilities and snack machines. Training sessions for next year’s lifeguards will start in February. For more information or to register for the lifeguard training course, call the Department of Recreation at 724-852-5323. SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 GREENE COUNTY GAZETTE Commissioners attended the dedication for “Route 79 Interchange – renamed for fallen officer” Monongalia County, WV, Sheriff’s Deputy Sgt. Michael Todd May, killed in the line of duty following a high-speed chase that ended in Greene County, Pa, was honored Wednesday, July 30 as the Route 79 Interchange at Mt. Morris was renamed the Sgt. Michael Todd May Interchange. (Photo courtesy of the Observer-Reporter) 2014 Upset Tax Sale Notice Notice of Tax Claim Bureau to owners of delinquent properties listed for the upset sale and to all persons having liens, judgments, municipal claims or other claims against such properties. A delinquent property tax (upset) sale will be held at 8:30 a.m. prevailing time, Wednesday, September 17, 2014, at the Greene County Courthouse, Waynesburg, PA, for the purpose of collecting unpaid taxes, municipal claims, and all costs incident thereto. For a complete listing and description of these affected properties, go to the county website at www.co.greene.pa.us or contact the Tax Claims Office at 724-852-5232. PAGE 3 Greene County EMA and Department of Emergency Services Have you registered yourself or a family member in the Emergency contact information database? It provides emergency responders with your information if you can’t speak for yourself in an incident. Sign up at www.dmv.state.pa.us & click on “Emergency Contact Information.” www.facebook.com/greenecountyema Message from Treasurer’s Office Dog owners can go online to obtain new or renew licenses without the need to physically come to the Treasurer’s office. Although the Treasurer's office will continue selling licenses, the new online system will provide an alternative method. To ‘Apply — Pay — Print' your Pennsylvania Dog License online, simply go to www.padoglicense.com. Be Green... Save a Tree... Pay On-Line... and see the advantages for using this online service: 1) free copy of your dog's paper license for boarding use ($4.00 savings); 2) Free annual reminder; 3) If your dog or other pets are lost, you can post your pet's information and a digital photo (FOR FREE) at PALostDogs.com Questions, call the Treasurer’s office at 724-852-5225 or 5227. SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 GREENE COUNTY GAZETTE PAGE 4 Women take introductory sporting clays class During the last week of August, the Greene County Department of Recreation offered a free threeday introductory sporting clays class for women. “Women’s Intro to Sporting Clays” was held at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, Tuesday, Aug. 26, and Thursday, Aug. 28, at Hunting Hills in Dilliner. Classes were free for women ages 15 and older who have not previously taken the classes, which have been held every summer since 2011. The deadline for pre-registration was Friday, Aug. 15, and class space was limited to 12 new students plus anyone who was wait-listed last year. Each student had to submit a signed waiver. Certified National Sporting Clays Association Level 1 instructors Chuck Mallory and Randy Coss led the classes, which covered the fundamentals of clay target shooting. Students were expected to become familiar with different types of guns, techniques of stance and how to mount a gun. Students also viewed a variety of trap positions and clay speeds and sizes, and tried shooting targets. Students should have brought their own 12- or 20-gauge shotgun, over-and-under or semiautomatic, as well as eye and ear protection. Loaner guns, shells, and eye and ear protection were also provided on site. The “Women’s Intro to Sporting Clays” classes were sponsored by the Greene County Commissioners, Hunting Hills and Friends of the National Rifle Association. For more information, call the Department of Recreation at 724-852-5323. 22 West High Street Phone: 724.852.5396 Second Floor Room 209 gcls@windstream.net Waynesburg, PA 15370 www.greenecolib.org Media Contact: Therese Barry, System Administrator 724.852.5396 gcls@windstream.net The Greene County Library System offers Gale Courses which provides patrons with access to hundreds of instructorled, online courses. Subjects such as Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, accounting, health and wellness, computer programming, GED/SAT/ACT test preparation, and many more are included. Courses are developed by expert instructors and have continuous enrollment dates. Courses run for six weeks, with two new lessons being released weekly (for a total of 12), and new sessions beginning every month. The courses are entirely Web-based with comprehensive lessons, quizzes, and assignments. A dedicated professional instructor coordinates every course. Patrons can enroll and participate in courses from library computers or remotely from home. There is no cost to the library patron for these courses. To get a public library card, please stop by the Eva K. Bowlby Public Library in Waynesburg or the Flenniken Public Library in Carmichaels. To enroll in a course, residents should visit the library websites or www.greenecolib.org and click on the Gale Courses icon. SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 PAGE 5 GREENE COUNTY GAZETTE Heroes Run/Walk set for Sept. 20 The Greene County Department of Recreation will host the 2014 Heroes Run/Walk beginning at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, along the Greene River Trail. Participants can sign up for the race at a pre-registration rate of $18 by Friday, Sept. 12, or pay a $20 registration fee on the day of the race. Race-day registration and packet pick-up will begin at 7 a.m. at the Greene Cove Yacht Club in Millsboro, Pa. At the conclusion of the race, the top three male and female runners and walkers overall will receive awards, 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 following the race. This year’s event marks the eighth annual 5K run/walk and 15K run held in honor of Army Spc. Gregory Cox of Carmichaels and Marine Lance Cpl. Steven Phillips of Spraggs. Both men were killed in Humvee accidents in Iraq; Cox, 21, died in September 2004, and Phillips, 27, died in February 2006. Race proceeds benefit memorial funds established in the men’s names. The Spc. Gregory A. Cox Memorial Scholarship Fund assists Greene County high school graduates entering the fields of public safety or public service, or the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. The Lance Cpl. Steven Phillips Memorial Fund provides support for the computer-aided drafting program at the Greene County Career and Technology Center. Both funds are being handled by the Community Foundation of Greene County. Race proceeds also help fund the cost of transportation for Greene County veterans receiving treatment at the Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System clinic in Pittsburgh. Last year’s Heroes Run/Walk raised approximately $11,000, and more than 250 individuals registered. Thanks to a partnership with Central Greene School District, more than 100 employees and family members registered for the race as runners, walkers or “sleep-ins,” in which those individuals paid a registration fee but did not attend the race. The school district’s efforts raised more than $3,000. The Heroes Run/Walk is sponsored by the Greene County Commissioners and is coordinated by the Department of Recreation and the Cox and Phillips families. For more information, call the Department of Recreation at 724-852-5323, or visit www.co.greene.pa.us to download a race entry form. Brochure on Page 9 SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 GREENE COUNTY GAZETTE PAGE 6 Veterans Affairs Outreach September events for the month: September 11th: Patriot Day September 17th: Constitution Day September 19th: POW/MIA recognition Day th September 28 : Gold Star Mother Day Also, September 2nd visitation at Carmichaels Senior Center has been cancelled and will be rescheduled. FMI please contact the Veterans Affairs Office at 724-852-5275. Nathanael Greene Community Development Corporation is sponsoring a day trip to the annual Apple Butter Festival in Berkeley Springs on Saturday, October 11th. Pick-up will be in Carmichaels, Waynesburg and Morgantown. Cost is $40.00. All swimming pools closed Monday, September 1st, 2014 Contact Mary Shine at shine201027@yahoo.com for more information Greene County Commissioners on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GreeneCountyCommissioners SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 GREENE COUNTY GAZETTE PAGE 7 The fourth seasonal Flashlight Drags Race will be held on September 13th at the Greene County Airport. The concept is a throwback to the early days of drag racing, where two cars line up for a race and someone blazes a flashlight to signal the start. A 1/8-mile race, heads-up format, no brackets and no classes—just for fun. That means racers can race against anyone they want, as often as they want. These races are held at the Greene County Airport; the costs are $30 to race and $6 to watch. Gates open at 11:30 am, racing starts at 2:00 pm until 6pm. Outlaw hour begins at 6pm. The final scheduled date for these popular drags will be on October 5, 2014. Date subject to change, rain dates will be the following weekend if schedules permit. FMI, call the Department of Recreation at 724-852-5323 or visit www.flashlightdrags.com . On September 17, the Waynesburg Farmers’ Market will be participating in "Harvest for the Hungry," a fun, charitable event that gives farmers’ market customers an opportunity to support their local farmers while giving back to families in need. At the market, customers are encouraged to purchase an extra bag of produce from their favorite market vendors and donate that to a local food pantry. Canned item donations may also be donated. All donations may be dropped off at the market manager’s table. All food items will benefit the Corner Cupboard Food Bank, which distributes to 11 food pantries in the county. SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 GREENE COUNTY GAZETTE PAGE 8 Greene County Sheriff’s Office. . . August 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 Wayne E. Mayo Terry L. Fonner Stephen Radcliff 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 45 Wanted for Failure to Appear, Resisting Arrest Last Known Address: 407 W. George Street, Carmichaels, PA 15320 White/Male, Age 50 Wanted for DUIFailure to Appear Last Known Address: 395 Donnan Ave Apt 16, Washington, PA 15301 #6 MOST WANTED #7 MOST WANTED #8 MOST WANTED CAPTURED 8/29/2014 Joshua A. Ruse Thomas M. Jacobs 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 Michelle Kelly White/Female, Age 30 Wanted for: Drug Manufacture/Delivery/Pos sesion with Intent to Manufacture/Deliver a Controlled Substance Last Known Address: 60 C. Street, Clarksville, PA 15322 White/Male, Age 36 Wanted for Receiving Stolen Property, Parole Violation Last Known Address: 181 Knob Road, Brownsville, PA 15417 White/Male, Age 57 Wanted for DUI- Failure to Report to Prison Last Known Address: 120 Jefferson Street, Mt. Morris, PA 15349 #9 MOST WANTED #10 MOST WANTED Jarrod R. Hinds Jeremy M. Dickey 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. Greene County ― Free Public Records Directory Did you know you can do a free lookup search for Pennsylvania public records through a free Google© search at http://publicrecords.onlinesearches.com/PA_Greene.htm. The search can be made by county, town, zip code, or by category, as well as choose another state to look up public records. SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 GREENE COUNTY GAZETTE PAGE 9 SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 GREENE COUNTY GAZETTE PAGE 10 Greene County 4-H Rabbit Club announces Fair Winners The 2014 Grand Champion Rabbit, owned by Alexus Grecoe (Dutch Rabbit) The 2014 Reserve Champion Rabbit, owned by Ryan Grecoe (English Spot Rabbit) (In photo Ryan is on the left and Alexus is on the right) The 2014 Rabbit Showmanship Winners: (left to right) Talia Tuttle – Junior Novice; Charles Conner – Senior Novice; Bianca Cole – Junior Experienced; Savannah Saesan – Intermediate Novice; Johnna Calvert – Intermediate Experienced; Lindsey Gilbert – Senior Experienced Photos courtesy of the Waynesburg Chamber of Commerce SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 GREENE COUNTY GAZETTE PAGE 11 Sheriff’s Office to Receive Federal Grant GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO RECEIVE FUNDS FOR BALLISTIC VESTS The Greene County Sheriff’s Office has been approved for a Bureau of Justice Assistance grant in the amount of $3,695.35 for the purchase of ballistic vests. The Sheriff’s Office received word of the grant approval Tuesday, August 19th. The funds will be distributed from the federal BVP (Bulletproof Vest Partnership) grant and should be available to the office within the next few weeks. Sheriff Brian Tennant said “The grant money will be used to help offset costs that were incurred from equipping new employees.” New Chief Deputy for Greene County Meet Thomas M. Nichols, who was promoted in August 2014 to be our new Chief Deputy Sheriff for Greene County, assisting Brian Tennant, Greene County Sheriff. Tom grew up in Washington County, Pennsylvania, and is a 2011 Police Academy graduate. He began his policing career in Donora, Pennsylvania. In 2002 he moved to Colorado and worked for the Denver Sheriff’s Office before going to the Commerce City Police Department in Colorado. In February 2014, he took an early retirement from the Commerce City Police Department after gaining supervisory experience and accepted the position of Sheriff’s Deputy in our Greene County Sheriff‘s Office. Tom is trained and certified in several areas, including: Accident Reconstructionist, Taser Instructor, Crisis Negotiator and Negotiator Instructor. He attended police supervisor’s academy and holds multiple other law enforcement-related certifications. Throughout his career, he has earned multiple commendations including the Chief’s Letter of Commendation, Unit Citation, Distinguished Service Citation and Silver Star for Bravery. Tom’s hobbies include hiking, competitive shooting and traveling. He is also a SCUBA Diver Instructor and has been all over the world SCUBA diving, from the Cayman Islands to the Arctic Ocean. Please welcome Tom into his new position in the Sheriff’s Office. SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 GREENE COUNTY GAZETTE PAGE 12 SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 GREENE COUNTY GAZETTE PAGE 13 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2014 — Start time at 7:00 PM (Gates open at 4:00 PM) The 16th ANNUAL GREENE COUNTY LUCAS OIL PRO PULLING EXPO at the GREENE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS Sponsored by Bortz Chevrolet, Subaru Rain date: Sunday, September 14, 2014 at 2:00 PM Tickets may be purchased at the Department of Recreation Office (107 Fairgrounds Road, Waynesburg, PA) from 8:00 AM—3:00 PM Pre-sale tickets were available up until August 20 at 3:00 PM — $17.00 (NO REFUNDS!) Ticket price — $20.00 Track-side Reserved Truck Parking — $30 for this event only! (A limited number of spaces are available. Call 724-627-9160.) Get you tickets early! For more information call — 724-627-9160 Featuring: 1. Hot Rod Semi's 2. Super Stock Trucks 3. Super Farm Tractors 4. Super Modified 2WD Trucks 5. 3.0 diesel trucks 6. An extra added surprise class! Event sponsored by: Bortz Chevrolet, Subaru; H&K Enterprises; People's Natural Gas; & Force, Inc. We reserve the right to cancel due to inclement weather - NO REFUNDS. SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 GREENE COUNTY GAZETTE PAGE 14 Conservation District Partners with landowners to monitor water quality Many rural residents of Greene County rely on private wells or springs for their drinking water. Water quality is very important to our communities and can be affected by a number of things like: Improper handling and application of manure, fertilizers, and other nutrients. Leaking underground storage tanks and septic systems Pollution associated with landfills, industry, and energy development Greene County Conservation District is partnering with landowners to monitor water quality in homes and streams throughout the county. Monitoring water quality allows us to be confident that the water we are drinking is safe. It also allows us to detect and identify problems early so we can take action. The Conservation District is providing landowners with a water monitoring device-, called a CATTFish. It installs in a toilet tank in less than five minutes and monitors the conductivity and temperature of incoming water. The CATTFish is an easy and free way for a landowner to find out about water quality in their well or spring. Landowners interested in participating with this project can contact Jared D. Zinn, the county watershed specialist, by email at jzinn@co.greene.pa.us, or by phone at 724852-5278. Wedding Bells Shanna Yourchik and Tip Meyers were married on August 16, 2014, at 2:30 p.m. at the Jefferson Baptist Church in Jefferson by John Dorean. The reception was held at the Jefferson Firehall. The Meyers went on a weekend getaway honeymoon part 1 to 7Springs to zip line and relax and they are planning a big honeymoon to Key West in April of 2015. Shanna began working for the County in 2003 as an intern. She then became a part-time employee in Human Services and was hired full-time in September 2011. Congratulations! SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 GREENE COUNTY GAZETTE PAGE 15 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 8/29/2014) David E. Burgess Docket No: 00224 DR 2012 Issue Date: 1/27/2014 Arrears Balance: $15,761.19 Last Known Address: 443 Bradbury Hill Road, Sycamore, PA 15364 Davis, Jeffrey S. Docket No: 00383 DR 2002 Issue Date: 8/25/2014 Arrears Balance: $5,161.44 Last Known Address: 756 E. High Street, #2 Waynesburg, PA 15370 Jeremy Dickey Docket No: 00065 DR 2006 Issue Date: 1/27/2014 Arrears Balance: $1,793.05 Last Known Address: Joe Dockey, 106 Woodside Manor Carmichaels, PA 15320 Hornak, Tod J. Last Known Address: 220 3rd Avenue, PO Box 94, Crucible, PA 15325 3 bench warrants: Richard C. Lemley Docket No: 00155 DR 2003 Issue Date: 7/28/2014 Arrears Balance: $10,486.17 Last Known Address: 213 Mt Carmel Ridge Rd Aleppo, PA 15310 1. Docket No: 00040 DR 2010, Issue Date: 08/26/2014, Arrears Balance: $844.29 2. Docket No: 239 DR 1994, Issue Date: 08/26/2014, Arrears Balance: $1,413.77 3. Docket No: 305 DR 1996, Issue Date: 08/26/2014, Arrears Balance: $18,165.03 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. General Knowledge: The demolition project of the old County Office Building in downtown Waynesburg that began on Monday, June 20, is nearing completion, but access to our parking lot is NOT available for parking until further notice. However, employees can now walk up the parking lot to enter the side door of the county office building. The University expects the project to continue for another several days. Hooper Park on High Street will also be restored. For further information, contact the Waynesburg Borough Council at 724-627-8111. SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 , 2014 GREENE COUNTY GAZETTE PAGE 16 This Month in Greene County Government… BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: During the commissioners’ regular board meeting on Thursday, August 14, the commissioners made the following resolution: Filing of a PHARE application for the Redevelopment Authority for funds administered by the PHFA. Commissioners also approved the following: Proposal from Ford Business Machines, Inc. for the Greene County Orphans Court. Transfer of the Glassworks/ Core House with parcel #16-03174-A to the Nathanael Greene Historical Foundation. The allocation of the Act 13 Impact Fee Disbursement for 2013 in the amount of $3,627,570.45. A bid for an assessment vehicle from Fike Automotive in the amount of $27,911. Plans for construction of Bridge #72 on Township Road 618, Simpson Chapel Road, in Morris Township. Continuing disclosure certificate amendment for the timing of the disclosure obligations under both the 2011 bonds and the 2014 bonds. Request the reauthorization of Right-of-Way plans for Bridge #99. Commissioners following approved the agreements: Right-of-Way Agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway and authorizing a declaration of taking and notice of condemnation and eminent domain for Bridge #99 in Morgan Township and to authorize the Chief Clerk as signatory on all paperwork. Current Resource Sharing Agreement for Pennsylvania Career Link. The Commissioners also approved an emergency declaration for a water line break in the Fort Jackson Building. Under Probation, the Commissioners accepted the following: Financial Statement Expended for Improved Adult Probation Services. Greene County State Offender Supervision Fund Agreement 2014/2015 renewal signature page. Grant-In-Aid 2014/2015 Application and Agreement for the improvement of Adult Probation Services. Annual contract with Cambria County Juvenile Detention/Shelter. Under Human Services, approved the following: FY2013/2014 4th Quarter MATP Final Expenditure Report. TEFAP Inventory and Expense Reimbursement Report. FY2014/2015 Contract Agreement with Connect, Inc. Under Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, approved the following FY2013/2014 Contract Amendments with: Greene Arc, Inc. SPHS d/b/a The Care Center Pathways of Southwestern Pennsylvania Approved FY2014/2015 contracts: Greene Arc, Inc. SPHS d/b/a The Care Center Pathways of Southwestern PA for early intervention waiver services Pathways of Southwestern PA for early intervention base services Brandon Meyer, Esquire Adam Belletti, Esquire Centerville Clinics The Arc Fayette County City Mission Living Stones, Inc. Human Services Center Westmoreland County Behavioral Health Under Drug & Alcohol, the Commissioners approved the following FY2014/2015 Contracts: Gateway Rehabilitation Sojourner House Turning Point Progressive Medical Specialists, Inc. Abstinent Living at the Turning Point Twin Lakes White Deer Run Pyramid Healthcare Another Way Under Children and Youth Services, the Commissioners approved the following: FY2013/2014 4th Quarter Act 148 Report of Quarterly Expenditures. FY2013/2014 Budget Amendment. FY2014/2015 Implementation Plan and the FY2015/2016 Needs Based Plan. Continued on Page 20 SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 , 2014 This month… GREENE COUNTY GAZETTE FROM PAGE 16 Under Recreation, the Commissioners approved the updated hangar lease costs for the Greene County Airport: $225/month in new building, $175/ month in old building, and $5/day for 24-hour tie-down. Deposits totaling $1,700.00 were made with the Treasurer’s office for work release and weekend inmates since the last meeting. Fayette County owes $39,450.00 for July 2014 inmate housing. Under Economic Development, the Commissioners approved the following: The Prison was recently inspected by the Department of Corrections but has not yet received the report. Some policy changes were suggested and have been implemented. The Prison should have the full report by the next Prison Board meeting. CDBG revision request for cost overruns for Happy Valley Road. Software License AgreementHosted Software between the County of Greene Department of Economic Development and GIS Planning, Inc. Under Conservation, a donation was approved for the hoop structure at the Greene County Fairgrounds from Log Cabin Fencing. PRISON BOARD: During the Prison Board meeting on Wednesday, August 15, the board approved to continue housing inmates from Fayette County. Staff were certified and/or recertified in CPR, ARD and First Aid. Bridgeway-Cummins serviced and load-tested the generators on July 31, 2014, and day-to-day maintenance continued throughout the facility. PAGE 17 RETIREMENT BOARD: During the Retirement Board meeting on Thursday, August 14, the board approved a resolution stating that the Internal Revenue Service is requiring the commissioners and/or the retirement board to adopt certain interim amendments as a condition to the IRS issuing to the County a favorable determination letter for the Retirement Plan Document, which had originally been submitted to the IRS January 31, 2011, and the commissioners and/or the retirement board subsequently formally adopted and approved. SALARY BOARD: During the Salary Board meeting on Thursday, August 14, the following personnel actions were approved: New Hires: Sara Braddock, CYS Caseworker 1 Joyce Farabee, Casual Van Driver Rachel Gillispie, Department Clerk, Elections Kamau Wilson, Regular part time Corrections Officer 1 Promotions: Thomas Nichols, Regular full time Chief Deputy Sheriff Joshua Sifuentes, Regular full time Sheriff Deputy 1 Kimberly Spence, 1st Deputy, Register & Recorder Melanie Trauth, Regular full time County Caseworker III, Mental Health Resignations: Joseph French, Chief Deputy Sheriff Rob Strope, part time Corrections Officer Timothy Young, part time Corrections Officer Retirement: Mara Lesko, Reporter Court SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 GREENE COUNTY GAZETTE PAGE 18 1818218120 Calendar of Events Be sure to come and check out some of the many events Greene County has to offer! Sept. 6- WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S. Event held at Wana B Park in Carmichaels, PA. Registration begins at 9:00 AM and the program starts at 9:30 AM. FMI concerning the event, click here or contact Ben Crownover, MondayWednesday at 814-312-7301. Sept. 13- 16th Annual Lucas Oil Truck Pulling Expo, Greene County Fairgrounds. Gates open at 4 pm. The truck pull starts at 7 pm. This event is sponsored by the Greene County Fair Board. Tickets are available at the Department of Recreation. FMI, call 724-627-9160. Sept. 13- 13th Annual 50’s Fest and Car Cruise, Downtown Waynesburg, PA. Come and check out over 300 hot rods, trucks and motorcycles. Step back in time while you enjoy 50’s food, music, activities and competitions. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. FMI, call Waynesburg Prosperous & Beautiful at 724-627-8119, or visit www.waynesburgpa.org. Sept. 13- Outdoor Heritage Festival. Ryerson Station State Park invites you to attend their 3rd annual Outdoor Heritage Festival. The event will be held at the park from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. in the Day Use Area. Activities will include: camping, fishing, geocaching, trail hiking and walking, historical and interpretive programs for children and adults, nature photography, wildlife monitoring, wildlife watching and birding. For more information, please call the Ryerson Station State Park office at 724-428-4254, or visit www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/ryersonstation Sept. 13- Flashlight Drags. The races are held at the Greene County Airport. Gates open at 11 a.m. Racing will be from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. Outlaw hour begins at 6 p.m. Admission is $30 to race and $6 to watch. FMI, call the Department of Recreation at 724-852-5323, or visit www.flashlightdrags.com. Sept. 20- Heroes Run/Walk. Attend the Greene River Trail Heroes Run/Walk in memory of the late U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Steven Phillips and U.S. Army Spc. Gregory Cox. The run/walk begins promptly at 8:30 a.m. at the Greene Cove Yacht Club in Millsboro. An entry fee of $20 is required. Students can participate at no charge by collecting pledges totaling at least $20. FMI, call the Department of Recreation at 724-852-5323. Sept. 20- 21- 44th Annual Covered Bridge Festival, Carmichaels and Garards Fort Locations, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm both days. Check out these picturesque covered bridges at two locations in Greene County – the White Covered Bridge in Garards Fort and the Carmichaels Covered Bridge in Carmichaels. Crafters, Civil War reenactments, music and home cooking are just some of the attractions at these two festivals. Sept. 27-28- National Alpaca Farm Days/Open House, Lippencott Alpacas, Waynesburg, PA. Alpaca seminars, hand-spinning demonstrations and a variety of vendors including Thistlethwaite Vineyards will be on site. Children’s activities and hay rides will be available. Field parking and handicap accessible. The event will happen rain or shine! Bring a camera! The farm is located at 265 Meadowbrook Road (Waynesburg) near the village of Lippencott. Hours are 1 to 5 p.m. each day. FMI, call Lippencott Alpacas at 724-852-4084, or visit www.lippencottalpacas.com. Oct. 11- Nathanael Greene Community Development Corporation is sponsoring a day trip to the annual Apple Butter Festival in Berkeley Springs. Pick up will be in Carmichaels, Waynesburg and Morgantown. Cost is $40.00. Contact Mary Shine at shine201027@yahoo.com for more information. 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.
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