Sprinkler rules spark clash between builders and firefighters
In Virginia and nationwide a heated debate pits firefighters and safety advocates against homebuilders over mandating sprinklers in all new homes starting in 2011. Supporters cite lives saved and insurer discounts, while opponents warn of added costs during a slow housing recovery and potential impacts on lower income buyers.
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Associated Press
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Minneapolis
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California
San Clemente
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Michigan
Virginia
Idaho
North Dakota
Missouri
Texas
American Insurance Association
Steve Muncy
American Fire Sprinkler Association
Richmond
DuBois considers five year water rate plan with Falls Creek
DuBois City Council heard a proposed five year rate plan for Falls Creek sewage costs. CPA Mark Meholic outlined annual 3 percent increases from 2010 to 2014, starting at 2.95 and reaching 3.36. Both sides seek rational, accountable budgeting and discussed shared unforeseen projects.
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Mark Meholic
Council
Falls Creek
Meholic
State Department of Environmental Protection
City of DuBois
Duboispa
Lee-Simpson Associates Inc
Memorial Park
Lee Simpson Associates Inc
Third Ward
Jeanne Hoover
City Park
Police Pension Fund
Police Pension Plan
Locust St
DuBois
CCIDA Board Approves Bylaws and Finance Steps
The CCIDA board agreed to execute documents with Bank of New York and updated bylaws reflecting CCIDA address changes. The revolving loan fund is near depletion but expected to recover with monthly recapture. Cutting Edge Machining Solutions seeks three months of interest only payments October through December. monthly balance sheets and a briefing from Pat Brennan were requested. Next meeting is November 20 at 3 p.m. in Clearfield.
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Bank of New York
Hopkins
CCIDA
Pat Brennan
North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission
Spruce Street
Clearfield
Heroin task force plans outreach and speaker event
Magisterial District Judge Patrick N Ford notes purgelines and reserve funds possible with group approval. CJHTF approves Malissa Martino to speak on drug treatment for 15 to 20 minutes at a future meeting. Susan Ford says Martino will discuss heroin impact and help resources. The task force plans a survey for schools clinics and online to gauge outreach effectiveness and inform on treatment. Dana Johnson and the media committee coordinate Red Ribbon Week coverage with The Progress and Courier Express. CJHTF next meets October 15 at noon at DuBois Area Middle School.
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Patrick N. Ford
CJHTF
Malissa Martino
Bo Chalaey
Susan Ford
Martino
Patrick Ford
Heroin Task Force
Dana Johnson
Progress and
Courier Express
Area Chambers of Commerce
Clearfield Chamber of Commerce
DuBois Area Middle School
School hires fill roles for 2009 and 2010 sports
DASD hires include Heather Dzikiy as long term substitute bus aide through Jan 4 and Chellise Allocco as percussion instructor for the summer band program 2009. Juliet Parlette named varsity swimming diving assistant. Dane Kay added lifeguard. nine named for 2009-10 girls intramural basketball. Three resignations accepted: Sandra McMinn Helen Siple Shirley Mennitti.
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Heather Dzikiy
Chellise Allocco
Juliet Parlette
Dane
Kay
Paul Bojalad
Eric Coffey
Tarin Noskar
Gretchen O’neil
Mike Sedor
Cory Sholes
Jim Sloan
Michelle Snyder
John Wayne
Food Service
Sandra McMinn
Helen Siple
Shirley Mennitti
G-20 leaders push for growth framework amid crisis
The G-20 summit in Pittsburgh aims to endorse a framework for sustainable and balanced growth with IMF monitoring. Disagreements persist over bank bonuses as Geithner and Barroso advocate limits, while Merkel expresses cautious optimism ahead of Germany's vote.
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Iran
Tehran
U.S
Pittsburgh
Washington
London
Treasury
Timothy Geithner
Geithner
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China
United States
Obama
International Monetary Fund
IMF
World Bank
Botanical Reserve
Michelle Obama
European Commission
Jose Manuel Barroso
Angela Merkel
Erie Zoo welcomes baby orangutan with mother Dasa
Erie Zoo officials announce the birth of a male orangutan born on September 18. The unnamed infant is on display with mother Dasa, who also has Leela, the zoo's first orangutan born in northwestern Pennsylvania. Father Joseph remains in the same exhibit.
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Erie Zoo
ERIE
Dasa
Leela
Zoo
Pennsylvania
Joseph
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