Training hampered by funds and facilities in hazmat training
Federal officials report lack of funds and space hinders hazardous materials training for local emergency responders. The GAO notes five agencies spent 10.1 million over two fiscal years and that demand outstrips capacity at FEMA’s National Fire Academy and Emergency Management Institute, EPA, and other agencies, with agencies adapting by sharing materials with states.
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Prison Board Eyes Warehouse Dorm for Women Inmates
Lawrence County Prison Board recommends converting county warehouse area into a dormitory for female minimum security inmates. Estimated cost about 8000 dollars includes bathroom installation to ease jail overcrowding. State Corrections approval required. warden seeks space in other jails as backup.
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Elizabeth M. Verterano
Prison Board
William M. Panella
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Gregg
Clarion County
Security Upgrades Urged After Prison Contraband Study
Report from a prison page highlights design flaws in the common entrance and lack of barriers. It cites contraband smuggling via sanitary napkins, a missing strip search protocol for women, unsecured windows, and insufficient treatment staff. Recommendations include random inmate searches, sealed item deliveries, posted boundaries, and two full time counselors.
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Rosalynn Carter visits Pittsburgh graduates at Oakland School
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter spoke to graduates at The Oakland School in Pittsburgh. Her nephew Kevin Christopher Smith was among 19 students graduating as she urged the class not to set limits, saying one may become president or first lady.
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UPI
Rosalyn Carter
Oakland School
East side brothers cycle for hospital fund
David Rosenholm of 1324 E Washington St will ride in The Great Ride in Pittsburgh to raise funds for Children’s Hospital. His brother Jon joins the 50 mile ride. both have participated since 1984. Proceeds aid the Martin Ostrow Hematology Oncology Wing and Free Patient Care Fund.
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Vitril Declared Not in Conflict Over Housing Board Role
County Commissioner Frank A. Vitril is found not to have a conflict of interest by serving on the Lawrence County Housing Authority, per Solicitor Richard Audino. The ruling scales back concerns raised by George Stevens, who plans to seek a formal Ethics Commission ruling if unsatisfied. Stevens argued a conflict due to county commissioners appointing the board, but Audino notes the authority is a Commonwealth agency and not subject to removal or control by the county.
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Lawrence County Housing Authority
Richard Audino
Audino
George Stevens
Stevens
State Ethics Commission
Philip Conti
Housing Authority Board
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Lawrence Costa
Lawrence County AFL-CIO picks Lasky treasurer
Phil Lasky named treasurer for Lawrence County AFL-CIO after Michael Phillips death. Audit to be conducted with John Boron. $25 donation to Builders Association Diabetes fund. delegate to PA AFL-CIO COPE conference covered. Bond issue for local school expansion approved 6-0. special meeting to award window contracts. Elderly man with Alzheimer’s found after missing days. Hospice blood pressure screenings announced for June in local venues.
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Phil Lasky
American Federation of Teachers
Lawrence County
Afl-Cio
Michael Phillips
Lasky
John Boron
AFT
Lawrence County Builders Association
National Builders Association
Pennsylvania
State College
Union Area School Board
John Junkin
Patricia Rosta
Richard J. St. Clair
First National Bank
Extermination bids and contract awards in New Castle
Village Frompage 1 and New Castle seek 50000. Low bidder Absolute Exterminating of Akron offered 15306 but must supply a performance bond within 15 days or the contract goes to the next lowest bidder Central Exterminating of Cleveland and Clemans Nelson Associates of Pittsburgh appear in bid and review awards Evanick notes IRS uniform benefits rule and HUD memorandum ends with housing authority forms ban on tenant housing preference questions
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Absolute Exterminating
Akron
Ohio
Central Exterminating of
Cleveland
Clemans, Nelson and Associates Inc
Pittsburgh
Evanick
Internal Revenue Service
Scholarships for public housing students approved by Lawrence County Housing Authority
The authority approved a program to award college or trade school scholarships to drug free tenants with strong scholastic records. No authority funds will be used. Executive director Robert J. Evanick said groups may be solicited for funds. The plan is part of Drug Eviction Awareness Learning.
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Robert J. Evanick
Solic
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Lisa Ann Freed Bride of Gregory Michael Boston
A correction notes Lisa Ann Freed was given in marriage by her brother David Fray. The brother’s name was omitted in Saturday’s Lifestyle report. Readers with questions should contact Bob Vosburg, managing editor, at 654-6651 between 8 30 a m and 3 p m.
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Gregory Michael Boston
David Fray
Bob Vosburg
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