Red Cross year in Lawrence County highlights 1991
Lawrence County American Red Cross reports 1991 totals including 47 local disaster incidents and over $16 000 disbursed to 169 disaster clients. Chapter supported families of Persian Gulf War servicemembers and provided 259 active duty and 75 civilian cases, 120 veteran transports, 194 safety classes, and 109 blood drives collecting 3 678 units.
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Virginia
Red Cross
Washington, D.C
Veterans Administration Hospital
Butler
V.A. Hospital
Red Cross honors two at Lawrence County dinner
A Red Cross volunteer Jane Meyer and staff member Shirley Furst were honored at the Lawrence County Red Cross annual dinner for exceptional service. Meyer logged over 800 hours in 1991 at Jameson Memorial Hospital, while Furst received a special pin for founding the youth Volunteer Program in 1965.
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Red Cross
Lawrence County
Jane Meyer
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Meyer
Shirley Furst
Furst
Lead concerns over China glaze spark local debate at outlet
DiLiberti says no local lead exposure cases from tableware while Shenango China veterans Schmidt and her husband defend their past ties. Outlet manager Joe Abraham warns mixed publicity could harm business though customers have few calls since the letter. He vows the store will not sell harmful products and notes staff use the dishes at home.
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Schmidt
Abraham
Shenango China
Syracuse China
Shenango
China
Relief agency chapter elects 33rd chairman
David Hackett was elected the 33rd chairman of the Lawrence County chapter of the American Red Cross at the agency’s annual dinner meeting last week. Officers named for terms starting July 1 include Kevin Garvey as first vice chairman Robert Lawton as vice chairman Dr. Joseph Ross as vice chairman Judith Duvall as secretary and James Wherry as treasurer. The executive committee added Richard Flannery Sydney Paul and Mary Kay Wha len as at large members. Larry Nord receives immediate past chairman status with a commemorative pin and plaque. The new board will be 21 to 27 members and meet monthly, replacing the former 60 member quarterly board. An auxiliary group, the American Red Cross Associates, will aid activities and elect board members. Fifty past and current members join as charter members, with the association meeting twice yearly. Suzanne Frankovich chaired the annual dinner committee and Scungio led the nominating panel.
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Lawrence County
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American Red Cross
Kevin Garvey
Robert Lawton
Joseph Ross
Judith Duvall
James Wherry
Richard Flannery
Sydne Paul
Mary Kay Whaen
Sue Alexander
John Fulena
Joseph Langston
Carol Perry
Joseph Scungio
Bobbi Taylor
Lenore Bazzichi
Jane Cucunato
David Rodgers
Larry Verone
Roger Cunningham
Ann Marie Feld
Lester Hauschild
Jeffrey Marlin
Theodore Ostrowski
Robert Reed
American Red Cross Associates
Suzanne Frankovich
Scungio
Larry Nord
Lead in china safety tips from local hospital
Dr. John DeLiberti warns there is no completely safe level of lead and FDA rules limit glaze lead in china. Precautions include avoiding acidic foods, minimizing contact time, washing by hand, and not using dishwashers. Shenango China Outlet checks each piece for flaws and discards substandard ware.
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China
John DeLiberti
Tod Babies’ and Children’s Hospital
Youngstown
Ted
DiLiberti
Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine
Shenango China
Vacation Bible School Pre registration at New Bedford
Pre registration for Vacation Bible School for children ages 4 through eighth grade begins at 1 p.m. during the Winnerfest at New Bedford Presbyterian Church. VBS runs 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 8 to 12 at the church. Hospice of St. Francis will conduct a blood pressure clinic at Town Hall until 4 p.m. Donald L. Trump of Duke University will speak at 6:30 p.m. at the Lawrence County Prostate Cancer Support Group meeting at Figley’s Family Restaurant. For information, call 658-5770. Friday garden club market runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the square in New Wilmington with plants, crafts, baked goods, pies and sandwiches. Blood pressure programs at Shaffer and Snyder Pharmacy and Peoples Bank of Western Pennsylvania branch. Jameson Mohawk Community Health Center clinic for low-income women and children at risk for poor nutrition, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., call 658-5666 for appointment. St. Francis Hospital Senior Club will host a physical and occupational therapy seminar at 1:30 p.m. in the nursing school auditorium.
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Hospice of
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Duke University
Lawrence County
Figley’s Family
Old
Butler Road
New Wilmington
Hospice of St. Francis
Plaza South
Shaffer and Snyder Pharmacy
Peoples Bank of Western Pennsylvania
Jameson Mohawk Community Health Center
St. Francis Hospital
School of Nursing
Community health programs and screenings announced
A series of health related events run across local sites. Includes mammography at Jameson Mohawk Center with registration, gardening for health and fitness at Jameson Health Place, tree adoption at McConnell's Mill, fishing basics at Moraine State Park, blood pressure and cholesterol screenings at Jameson Mohawk and a caregiver support group at the Old Post Office Complex. Also note dance academy registrations and a cancer society committee meeting at 209 N. Mercer St.
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Kildoo
Moraine State Park
Point
Pleasant Valley Beach
Jameson Mohawk Community Health Center
American Cancer Society
Memories feature D-Day stories and hometown snapshots
The Memories edition highlights D-Day on June 6, 1944 with tales from area men including a prominent New Castle family member who died on the beach. It also recalls a 1904 wedding party march, a 1924 animal trainer, wartime home front notes, and a 1964 unexplained explosion. Also notices about Cascade Park pool opening, parking shifts at St. Francis Hospital, and ballot petitions for H Ross Perot.
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Europe
New Castle
New Wilmington
Correction on Ellwood City tax increase noted
Associated Press reports Ellwood City faces a 9.8 mill school tax increase not 9.8 million as misreported yesterday. For corrections contact Bob Vosburg, managing editor, at 654 6651 between 9 30 a.m. and 3 p.m.
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Associated Press
Ellwood City
Bob Vosburg
New Castle News Subscriptions Rates For Local And U S
New Castle News announces home delivery at 2.00 weekly and 35 cents single copy. Mail rates listed for Lawrence County and other U S regions for 25, 150, and 300 issues. Foreign and address-change details included with postmaster contact and New Castle PA mailing info.
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Lawrence County
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New Castle News
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