Zoning board weighs fencing rules for facilities
The board recommends 8 foot high solid or woven chain link fences around certain facilities and prohibits storing equipment within setbacks. The zoning hearing board will present recommendations at a combined Oct 1 meeting with the Board of Supervisors and planning commission. Attendees included Yeager Johnston Powell Bowman Lawhead and public member Frank Nelson.
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Lawrence Township Board of Supervisors
Township Planning Commission
Zoning Hearing Board
Ms. Yeager
Johnston
Powell
Gary Bowman
Zachary Lawhead
Frank Nelson
Rendell warns PA budget risk seen in bond ratings
Governor Rendell cited Moody's and Standard & Poor's outlooks as evidence that relying on one time funds and not enacting recurring revenues will worsen Pennsylvania's finances. He noted potential deficits of 1.7 billion, 4.1 billion, and 8.6 billion through 2012 if taxes remain restrained and federal stimulus fades.
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Harrisburg
Ed Rendell
Pennsylvania
Rendell
Moody’s Investors Service
Suade
America
Capitol
Mary Soderberg
Moody’s
Standard & Poor’s
Fitch Ratings
Erik Arneson
Senate Republican Caucus
GOP
Soderberg
AG probes police custody death in Punxsutawney
The Pennsylvania Attorney General is reviewing the death of 48 year old Stephen Obbish after he was detained in a Punxsutawney police cruiser on August 15. Jefferson County DA Jeffrey Burkett referred the case, citing close ties to local officers. Obbish died about five hours after his pickup.
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Punxsutawney
Jefferson County
Jeffrey Burkett
Burkett
Tom Fedigan
Stephen Obbish
Township approves 3.855M sewer loan for phase two
Lawrence Township supervisors authorize a low interest 3.855 million loan from PA Infrastructure Investment Authority to fund phase two of the sewer project. Replacement work will cover Country Club Goldenrod Susquehanna Terrace Martin Street Extension Plymptonville and Kerr Addition. Construction begins late in year with a 300 day timeline.
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Lawhead
Dan Mitchell
Read
Rex
Dave Semelsberger
Don Lazier
Randy Powell
Jeff Ogden
Walter Haight
Glenn Johnston
Lawrence Township
Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority
Country Club
Goldenrod
Susquehanna Terrace
Martin Street
Plymptonville
Kerr
William Lawhead
Forged prescriptions tied to dentist case and pad theft
A man admitted stealing a dentist’s prescription pad on July 29 and forging Dr. Rice’s signature to create fake slips used at Moshannon Valley and Woodward pharmacies. Police traced the slips, identified fraud, and the suspect posted a $50,000 unsecured bail./// Hiring and resignations reported for Juniata Elementary and DuBois Area schools with notes on temporary and substitute positions for 2009 10 through 2012 13, plus bids sought for a cargo van.
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CNB Bank
Osceola Mills
Bordas
Madera
CVS
Philipsburg
Jeffrey Rice
DuBois
Mr. Bordas
Moshannon Valley
Woodward Pharmacy
Dr. Rice
Karen Forsythe
Juniata
Kathy Vandervort
DuBois Area Middle School
Heather Hallowell
Penfield Elementary
Barb Geyer
Meggie Lepionka
Highland Elementary
Todd Shindledecker
John Egger
Kelly Cordon
Pentz Run
Patricia Clark
Jill Deluccia
Amy Short
Cindy Zimmerman
Kitty Greiner
Wellness
Joan Bojalad
Lisa Perkins
Brandi Smith
DuBois Area
Michael Federici
Therese Cooper
Matthew Weiser
DuBois School Board weighs staff changes and contracts
The DuBois Area School Board discussed legal and personnel matters in executive session and approved hiring temporary teacher aides for elementary classrooms for 2009 10, with hours capped per school. They ratified a settlement reducing property assessment values, authorized easement negotiations, and approved several contracts and transportation arrangements for the 2009 10 year. The next meeting is Sept 17 at 7 p.m.
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Sion
Thomas Repine
Wasson Elementary
Penfield
Sykesville
Highland
Luthersbur
C.G. Johnson
Juniata
Oklahoma
Wasson
Clearfield County
Wolf Run
Silverwoods
Treasure Lake
Winslow
William Allenbaugh
II. M.A
Repine
Legislative Policy Council
PSBA
Brookville Area
Siva
Mark
Susan Ingram
St. Boniface School
Kersey
DuBois School Board
DuBois Area Middle School
Curwensville Lake Authority weighs ice rescue station
The Curwensville Lake Authority debated adding an ice rescue station near the launch with a 10 foot ladder and ring buoy and asked solicitor Kim Kesner’s opinion on liability. They approved purchasing a lake office scanner and discussed extending camping season. Restocking planned for Nov 1 with walleyes eels and baitfish, a pintball tournament Sept 26 27 and Sept 6 fireworks fee noted. Security services presented by Don Aravich. Next meeting Sept 9 at 4 p.m. at the lake admin office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ture
Dunbar
Authority
Kim Kesner
Clearfield County
Department of Emergency Services
Kling
Curwensville
Guarino
Don Aravich
DEA Investigation and Security
DuBois
Gurneatieville Lake Recreation Ea
Weekend events and fundraisers across Clearfield area
Diverse community activities include a fly-in fundraiser at Airport Road benefiting aviation outreach, a Mahaffey fire hall chicken lunch, a Mosquito Creek chicken barbecue, and a Sanborn Grange picnic. Also scheduled are a Bilger’s Rocks flea market, a Second Mile Monte Carlo night, Sneaker Closet at Trinity Church for youth, a Ramey United Methodist community picnic, a Gospel concert in Mahaffey, and a Korb House museum Sunday hours with local historical items. Proceeds support local nonprofits and community groups.
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Mahaffey Fire Co
Mosquito Creek Sportsmen's Club
Frenchville
Fish and Game Fund
Sanborn Grange
the Grange
Clearfield
Houtzdale
Calvary Boys
Bilger’s Rocks
Lawrence Township
Trinity United Methodist Church
Second
Walnut Streets
Ramey
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DuBois Schools
Jefferson County Head Start Inc
Scribbers Road
Clearfield Creek
Wendy B. Lynn
Jim Kling
Airport Road
Sapp Bros
Chapter
Pamminiitey
Mua Atealallay
Dave Glass
Daglass
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