County OKs contract for emergency medical program
Lawrence County commissioners approved contracting with the Emergency Medical Service Institute of Pittsburgh to improve county EMS. A coordinator will oversee EMT training, coordinate personnel, push for a 911 system, and help obtain funds and equipment. Some commissioners urged a termination clause after 30 days. others warned about government regulations tied to federal and state money. The vote followed praise for courthouse staff and local tribute events.
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Emergency Medical Service Institute of Pittsburgh
Lawrence County
EMSI
George Hart
Hart
EMS
Frank A. Vitril
New Wilmington Area
New Castle Fights Hygienist Cuts Over Student Health
New Castle teachers and the New Castle Area Education Association circulate petitions to reinstate dental hygienists amid proposed cuts. Teachers say the hygienists partner with classroom staff to deliver biannual health lessons using models and demonstrations. The educators emphasize gains in student dental exams and warn of impact on children’s wellbeing.
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Lucidore
New Castle
New
Lincoln-Garfield School
Four Local Students Win Army Scholar Athlete Awards
Four local high school seniors were chosen for the United States Army Pittsburgh District Recruiting Command Scholar Athlete award for 1979. Diane Flynn and Robert Burkes of Union Area High School join Patricia Englehart and Benoit Luyckx of New Castle High School, as selected by their faculty for strong academic records and athletic excellence during high school.
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United States Army
Pittsburgh
Diane Flynn
Robert Burkes
Union Area High School
Patricia Englehart
Benoit Luyckx
New Castle High School
His Way Through Darkness Musical Invitation
A church invites Sunday at 7:00 with special music and refreshments. Chaplaincy experience at Saint Elizabeths Hospital cited. The King’s Messengers from New Castle will provide music and lead discussion about Jesus as the way to cope with life’s depths.
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Jesus
Saint Elizabeth's Hospital
Washington
D.C
Georgetown
New Castle
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County Okays
Thomas A
John A. Meehan
Bulance
Frank Picarri
United States
YMCA
YWCA
Kennedy Square
John Ackerman
ST. Mary's
ROUTE
First Presbyterian
Grant
City Hall
Falls Street
Inne
Pentax ME
CANON
Minolta XG
E. Washington ST
New Castle, Penna
Pentax
Minolta
Lawrence Village Plaza
New Castle, PA
Nasfer
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