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Newspaper
Pennsylvania Clearfield Progress
Location
Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 2009
Page
3
Washington reports June food stamp use at over 35.1 million, up 22 percent from a year earlier. The USDA says average benefit exceeds 133 dollars per recipient, with total June distribution over 4.6 billion dollars to more than 35 million people as the program remains a key economic relief amid downturn.
Wildlife Conserva tion Officer Doty McDowell describes peak elk viewing in Pennsylvania and urges visitors to plan around traffic and weather, visit Winslow Hill in Elk County, and follow a Top Ten List of Do Nots to protect homeowners and wildlife.
Borough notes Army Corps of Engineers involvement in flood control work on Oshalls property and easement on flood maps. Council postpones payments pending further investigation while addressing non trespass limits on private property. Fire department shines at Central District event. Guardian Inspection reports four abandoned structures unsafe and owners to be notified. Next meeting set for Oct 1 at 7 p.m.
The Labor Department reported initial claims fell to 570,000 last week, below economists’ 560,000 forecast, while total ongoing benefits rose to 6.23 million. Fed minutes noted a still poor labor market despite expectations of a late-year economic recovery. Major retailers showed mixed results as discount chains outperformed upscale stores, and Wall Street edged higher with Dow up about 64 points amid ongoing cuts at Danaher and American Airlines.
Harrisburg AP reports 78 percent of Pennsylvania public schools achieved adequate yearly progress in the 2008-09 year, up from the prior term. Gov. Rendell cites increased funding and targeted investments like pre-K and full-day kindergarten as driving forces while noting strengths and weaknesses in special education and poorer districts.
There are no auctions at the Bigler Township Building or the Hyde Fire Co this weekend. They are next weekend according to officials.
The chamber names firms and institutions to back its community efforts. Nominees include Bionel LLC Clearfield County Historical Society Clearfield Pharmacy Greenland Construction Jim's Sports Center JLW Ventures Inc d b a Johnson Machine Knickerbocker Villa Assisted Living Lock Haven University Timberland Federal Credit Union.
The 90th birthday celebration for Mary Deacon was announced to be held at the home of Jean Westwood in Allport. TLC Manor on Teutonic Avenue in Brisbin is listed for cards.
Harrisburg AP. A Franklin and Marshall College poll taken in late August shows Pennsylvanians view state government unfavorably. Only about one third of voters favored Gov Ed Rendell, the lowest rating since 2003. More than two thirds gave the Legislature a fair or poor rating.
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