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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1978
Page
5
Twenty members of the Youth Conservation Corps spent the summer at the Tinicum Environmental Center constructing a boardwalk across the impoundment. Workers include Tony Wells of Philadelphia Binky Anderson from Glenalden Lila Sciubba of Wallingford Mark Gorman of Lansdowne Barbara Schoultz of Springfield and director Ed Tavender.
Twenty youths from Delaware County and Philadelphia joined the Youth Conservation Corps at Tinicum Environmental Center for four weeks of boardwalk construction and habitat work. Under Edward Lavender, they gained hands on experience, learned about air and water quality, and shared a strong conservation ethic while aiding wildlife efforts and environmental studies.
Upland reports delays in Auburn Village progress with an earliest completion date in July 1979. Glen Greenwald named as a non scheduled part time Council member. Parkside storage of salt is approved at $5 per truck load. Atco Company wins curb replacement bid for $21 975. Delaware County Council asked to address Chester Township incinerator soot. Fourth of July committee shows receipts of 1294 58 with expenses 783 32 leaving 511 26. Thomas Kleber receives 1000 partial recreation board pay. Camp Upland pool opens to borough citizens 10 to 11.
The Hartford Symphony Orchestra sponsors a competition for composers in Connecticut and nearby New England states to celebrate its 35th season. Entries accepted until July 15 1978 with a $1000 prize and a spring 1979 winner performance.
MEMPHIS AP Patrolman Richard Mills led a three year push to curb deaths on Slaughterhouse Row the 4.5 mile I 240 stretch between Lamar and I 55. After 21 deaths and 142 injuries Mills letters to lawmakers and city officials spurred installation of guardrails crash cushions and concrete barriers on bridges improving motorist safety.
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