Hospitals budgets threaten open records and services
Hospitals and open records officials warn that proposed budget cuts will force layoffs and shrink services. The Office of Open Records head says cuts gut the commitment to open government while state officials warn layoffs could delay payments. Schuylkill County braces for trims impacting meals, counseling, and child protection.
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Open Records
Terry Mutchler
Patriot-News
Harrisburg
Robert M. McCord
Schuylkill County
Mantura Gallagher
Curwensville hires staff and sets start dates for 2009-10
The Curwensville district filled several positions including custodians Chris McCracken and Chad Haney with immediate and Aug 24 start dates. Randall Wehler was named secondary mathematics teacher for the 2009-10 year. Lisa Warnock and Jessica Sutika named head and assistant cheerleading advisers for 2009-10 with Step 1 salaries, joined by Lisa Clark as assistant adviser and Carrie Pentz and Shanna McKinley as volunteer advisers. Resignations of Scott Gibbons and Brandi Kelgren approved effective immediately. Mrs Johnston appointed to CIU JOC board for three years, Mr Thorp as alternate. Cafeteria manager position to be advertised. Next meetings Aug 13 and Aug 17 at 7:30 p.m. in district offices.
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Tingent
Chris McCracken
Chad Haney
McCracken
Mr. Haney
Randall Wehler
Lisa Warnock
Jessica Sutika
Lisa Clark
Carrie Pentz
Shanna McKinley
Scott Gibbons
Brandi Kelgren
Johnston
Central Intermediate Unit Joint Operating Committee Board of Directors
Thorp
Golden Bison Alumni Formed At Clearfield High
Alumni of Clearfield High School gathered on Oct 28 1986 to form the Golden Bison Association later expanding to include all former CAHS graduates and attendees. Former president Bob Mitchell received a plaque with a clock after seven years. The 24th reunion is set for July 31 with plans to coincide near the Clearfield County Fair. The Mitchell Family Band provided music and the alma mater and Star Spangled Banner were sung.
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Clearfield High School
Golden Bison Association
CAHS
Bob Mitchell
Walker
Clearfieldreunions.com
Clearfield County
Mitchell
Distinctions Given at Golden Bison Alumni Reunion
At the 23rd Annual Golden Bison and Alumni Association Reunion two Distinguished Alumni of Clearfield Area High School were honored with plaques. Gerry Hatcher, Class of 1983, an oceanographic engineer with USGS, Santa Cruz, and Nathaniel Butler, Class of 1994, a physicist and astrophysicist with Princeton and MIT affiliations, were profiled by their parents and peers.
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Jane Elling
Golden Bison and Alumni Association
Clearfield Area
Gerry Hatcher
Nathaniel R. Butler
Linda Hatcher
Gerald Hatcher Sr
U.S. Geological Survey
Pacific Science Center
Santa Cruz
Calif
USGS
Japan
Guam
Hawaii
U.S
Netherlands’ Antilles
CAHS
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
University of Rhode Island
Graduate School of Oceanography
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Monterey
Al-Maliki defends US troops after Abu Ghraib clash
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki says an Iraqi officer erred by ordering detentions after an American convoy killed three Iraqis near Abu Ghraib. He stresses the security pact allows self defense and limits operations, while noting a briefing with Baghdad and Coalition forces officials.
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Washington
Iraq
Nouri al- Maliki
Washington Post
al-Maliki
U.S
Baghdad
Abu
Ghraib
Philip Smith
Associated Press
Houtzdale fair results honor many volunteer groups
A list of prize winners from the Houtzdale community event includes best appearing engine trophies for Glendale and Columbia Fire Co. Osceola Mills, best appearing tanker to Madera, best tower ladder to Hyde, best rescue hose and ladder to Curwensville, best brush tanker to Morris Township, longest distance traveled by Treasure Lake, and the fire chief’s award to Columbia Fire Co. for overall excellence. It also notes top floats by Moshannon Valley Soccer and Bonnie’s Greenhouse, plus twirling group trophies for Glitter Girls and Touch of Gold, with all bands receiving trophies and cash prizes from the Houtzdale Community Group.
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Bigler-Jackson-Woodland
Hope Fire Co
Philipsburg
Madera
Rameye
Hyde
Curwensville Rescue Hose and Ladder Co
Morris Township
Glen Hope
Treasure Lake
Les Fire
Columbia Fire Co
Osceola Mills
Moshannon Valley
Bonnie’s Greenhouse
Glitter Girls
Touch of Gold
Houtzdale
Rendell’s Budget Clash With GOP Over Identity and Legacy
In Harrisburg, Governor Rendell and the Republican Senate clash over a 2009-10 budget. Rendell pushes large school funding to spur growth, while Republicans demand restraint to curb government size. End of Rendell’s term sharpens the battle as lawmakers weigh deficits, pensions, and next year’s politics.
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Harrisburg
Ed Rendell
State
Senate
Rendell
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
David W. Patti
Pennsylvanians For Effective Government
Patti
Barbara Hafer
Christopher Borick
Institute of Public Opinion
Muhlenberg College
Allentown
U S eyes private guards for bases in Afghanistan
U S military officials in Afghanistan may hire a private contractor to provide around the clock security at dozens of bases and guard convoys as thousands of additional troops are sent to quell Taliban violence. Defense Secretary Gates has signaled a push to reduce contractor use for services now supplied in war zones.
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Washington
U.S
Afghanistan
Obama
Defense
Robert Gates
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Nathaniel
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Berkeley
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Silas
Gerald Hatcher Jr
Wendy B. Lynn
Glendale
Clearfield
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Tianna Unger
Tianna
Kenny
Debbie Unger
Cumberland
Terry Whetstone
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