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MAY 31, 2016
GREENE COUNTY GAZETTE
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Greene County Gazette
from
Greene County Board of Commissioners
Blair Zimmerman, Chairman
Dave Coder
Archie Trader
For Immediate Release
www.co.greene.pa.us
Ruth Thornberg, Webmaster
Edited by
Kelli Rishell, Administrative
Assistant and Ruth Thornberg,
County Webmaster
Greene County Commissioners
Phone: 724-852-5210
Fax: 724-852-5327
93 East High Street, 3rd Floor
WAYNESBURG, PA — Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Older American Month
Greene County Commissioners proclaimed the month of May 2016 Older American Month during their
May 4 agenda meeting. The proclamation acknowledges the thriving community of older citizens living in
Greene County who have made contributions and sacrifices to ensure a better life for future generations.
The County is committed to raising awareness about issues facing older Americans and helping all individuals to thrive in communities of their choice for as long as possible. The proclamation also emphasizes the
importance of community involvement in promoting and engaging in activity, wellness and social involvement, emphasizing home-and-community-based services that support independent living, and ensuring
community members can benefit from the contributions and experience of older adults.
Pictured, from l. to r., are Kay Mitchell; William Teagarden Ombudsman/Care Management Supervisor, Community Action Southwest; Nancy Riggle, Greene County Supervisor, SWPA Area Agency on Aging; Commissioner Dave Coder;
Leslie Grenfell, Executive Director, SWPA Area Agency on Aging; Commissioner Archie Trader; Bridget Dennison, Senior
Center Services Manager, Community Action Southwest; Pat Lemley, President, Greene County Senior Citizens Advisory
Council; Janet Frye; Commissioner Blair Zimmerman; Stacy Stroman, Director Senior Services, Community Action Southwest; Carol Patterson; and Joyce Faddis.
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Correctional Officers and Employees Week
Greene County Commissioners proclaimed the week
of May 1-7, 2016, National Correctional Officers and
Employees Week during their May 4 agenda meeting.
The proclamation recognizes Pennsylvania’s correctional system as the oldest in the nation, a leading
influence in the development of penology throughout the 19th century and a forerunner of modern corrections. The Greene County Prison depends on skills,
efficiency and professionalism from administrators,
corrections officers, counselors, educations, clergy,
medical professionals and food service specialists
who are all committed to a secure, safe, and humane
operation of our Commonwealth’s and our County’s
correctional facilities. County residents are encouraged to recognize the vital role these dedicated professionals play in the interest of public safety
Pictured, from l. to r., are Commissioner Dave Coder;
Commissioner Archie Trader; Commissioner Blair Zimmerman; Warden Harry Gillispie; and Lisa Caltuna,
Medical Corrections Officer.
“The county facilities play a vital role more than ever
now with an increase in addictions and mental health
inmates,” Warden Harry Gillispie stated. Gillispie added that “he is grateful for his staff and correction officers.”
Mental Health Awareness Month
Greene County Commissioners proclaimed the
month of May 2016 Mental Health Awareness
Month during their May 19 regular meeting.
The proclamation is designed to increase public
awareness of severe mental illness and promote
greater access to effective treatments for those
who suffer from the potentially disabling symptoms of mental health disorders.
As part of the proclamation, the commissioners
recognized Ryan McCullom of Greene Arc, who
recently received an Excellence award from Value Behavioral Health of Pennsylvania, Inc.
Pictured, from l. to r., are Gigi Green, Value Behavioral Health of
Pennsylvania, Inc.; Dean Virgili, mental health director; Commissioner Dave Coder; Commissioner Archie Trader; Ryan McCullom,
Greene Arc; Commissioner Blair Zimmerman; Karen Bennett, human services administrator; and Travis Duncan, Greene Arc.
McCullom was nominated for the award by
Travis Duncan of Greene Arc, and also recognized at the May 17 CYSB Recovery and Wellness Conference held at the Greene County
Fairgrounds.
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Early Intervention Playgroup
The Early Intervention Program has been awarded the Results Grant through the Office of Child Development
and Early Learning (OCDEL), which allows them to host an exciting , new, family activity for the children in
their program. The focus is to provide literacy rich activities for our young children and encourage their Parents/Caregivers to have positive, language rich interactions with their children. They will host 6 Playgroups ,
each including ; a story, a craft, a game, a snack, CELL (educational) materials, and a take home kit. 2 Sessions
have been held and 22 children have attended thus far.
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Ribbon cutting & grand opening ceremony for 'Anytime Fitness'
Anytime Fitness celebrated their grand opening of their new facility on May 3rd. The new facility is located at 55 Sugar
Run Road, Waynesburg (previous site of Senior Life Center). The Greene County Commissioners joined in the celebration to welcome the fitness center to the community residents.
The new facility is a 24-hour gym, available for beginners or a fitness regular, and ready to make you
get to a healthier place in life. The gym provides a
great variety of quality equipment along with personalized attention for all members. Whether
weight loss is your goal, or increased strength or
improved balance and flexibility — or a combination — Anytime Fitness is committed to helping
you achieve these goals. The Waynesburg facility
will be staffed roughly 10 hours per day during the
week and have shorter staffed hours on the weekends, although members will have access 24 hours
per day, every day of the year, including holidays,
by using a computerized key-fob system. For more
information and/or membership inquiries, please
call
724-887-9980
or
go
to
[email protected].
Pictured for the ribbon-cutting with the Waynesburg Area Chamber, fitness representatives are our Greene County Commissioners Blair Zimmerman, Dave Coder & Archie Trader
Community Action PEER Graduation Celebration
The Community Action Pennsylvania’s Empowered Expert Residents (PEER) Graduation Celebration was held
at the Golden Living Center in Waynesburg, PA, on May
12th.
Pictured l. to r.: Margaret Barajas, State Long Term Care
Ombudsman,
Senator
Camera
Bartolotta,
William
Teagarden, Local Director of Ombudsman Program, Commissioner Blair Zimmerman, State Rep. Pam Snyder, and
resident Glenn Usher.
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Community Action SW Senior Services - Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
Commissioners Dave Coder & Archie Trader enjoying the luncheon.
Chairman Blair Zimmerman
helped deliver food.
County recreational complex ground-breaking
Commissioner Dave Coder spoke on behalf of all three commissioners during the official ground-breaking ceremony
held on April 20, 2016. The Greene County Memorial Hospital Foundation and various sponsors, including EQT Corp.,
officially broke ground for a new two-story, 60,000-square-foot recreational complex, which will include an indoor soccer field, basketball court, fitness center, track and multi-purpose rooms.
The new 13+ acre recreation center will be located at EverGreene Technology Park near the National Guard Readiness
Center. The project has been in the making for several years. Commissioner Coder stated, "The foundation has taken a
bold step to improve the health and quality of life for all the citizens of Greene County regardless of age or athletic ability. This new facility is just what the doctor ordered. We are excited that this facility will be one-of-a-kind for our region,
and we hope it will draw further economic development, tourism and recreational opportunities to our county."
The EQT REC Center is expected to take nine months to complete.
(Photos courtesy of GCTPA, Tourism Office & Greene County Messenger, Jon Stevens)
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Annual Greene County Law Day
The annual Greene County Law Day was celebrated on April 29 with a crowded courtroom at the Greene
County Courthouse, while President Judge Farley Toothman and Judge Lou Dayich listened to Greene County's visiting Senior Judge Hiram Carpenter, the keynote speaker for Law Day, as he addressed the audience.
Carpenter stated that Law Day was established in 1958 by President Dwight Eisenhower on the anniversary of
the Magna Carta. "Law Day is subtle because on Law Day we celebrate a choice," Carpenter said. "There's two
ways you can be governed, one by force or two you can be governed by law. We made that choice back in
the 1700's to be governed by law."
The Honorable Carpenter was surprised by a celebration to honor him for the past year that he has spent
working as a visiting senior judge in Greene County. Several court staff members spoke of his positive influence in the community and the courtroom.
Sheila Rode, Court Administrator, stated "I don't know how we would have survived this past year without
him." The Honorable Toothman presented Carpenter with a framed picture of old photos and newspaper
clips of Carpenter's family history.
Retired Greene County Judge H. Terry Grimes spoke about his longtime friendship with Carpenter and about
their days working as a dishwasher and cook's assistant in the U.S. Army. "I'm so proud today to be here to
help honor Judge Carpenter".
Carpenter plans to return to Blair County and work as a senior judge there, being called upon whenever
needed to temporarily fill a vacancy.
The Greene County Human Services Drug & Alcohol Program was pleased to announce an opportunity for
students in grades 9-12 to compete in a new contest, the Judge’s Award. Every two years, students across the
county participate in a survey, the Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS). According to data from the 2013 PAYS,
our county youth believe that laws and norms favor drug and alcohol use and that there are too few activities
offered in our county that do not involve drugs and alcohol.
In an effort to address these perceptions, Judge Farley Toothman, along with various community members
and agencies, has created the Judge’s Award, a video contest for area high school students. Each high school
is encouraged to participate. Several students from Carmichaels, Mapletown, and West Greene High School
participated in the "Judge's Awards" video competition.
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Carmichaels senior Calyssa Lavery and junior Alexys Mann, won $1,000 for their school district for their drug
prevention video. The girls also won the Judge's Award for first place; four other groups of students from different Greene County school districts won runner-up placements. Tracie Sypin, Prevention Specialist with the
Greene County Drug and Alcohol Services Office assisted in the application process on the student video's.
Greene County Commissioners Blair Zimmerman, Dave Coder and Archie Trader participated in the Law Day
ceremonies.
(Portions of this article is courtesy of the Observer-Reporter, Katie Anderson, reporter. 4/29/2016 ed.)
Commissioner Blair Zimmerman, speaking (left), Senior Judge Farley Toothman and Judge Lou Dayich
Pictured left to right: Commissioner Blair Zimmerman;
Dave Jones, Director of the Greene County Community Foundation; Carmichaels junior Alexys Mann;
Commissioner Dave Coder; Carmichaels senior
Calyssa Lavery and Commissioner Archie Trader
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This Month in Greene County Government…
proposed sale price in the
amount of fifty dollars ($50.00),
plus fees, has been received
and approved by the Tax Claim
Bureau of the County of
Greene, for the private sale of
the following property: Parcel #
29-04-300 located in Whiteley
Township
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS:
During the Commissioners’ regular
board meeting on Thursday, May 5, the
Commissioners approved the following:

Resignation of Francis Minor
from the Planning Commission
Board of Directors

Appointment of Sam Steinmiller
to the Planning Commission
Board of Directors

Appointment of Jeff Marshall to The Commissioners also approved the
the Work Force Investment FY2015/2016 Transportation grant SupBoard of Directors
plement.

Increase of 2.5% for state
FY2016/2017 per lease agreeUnder Mental Health & Intellectual
ment between the County of Disabilities, the Commissioners apGreene and Job Training Agen- proved a Business Associates Agreement
cy, Inc. on behalf of the South- with Washington Health System Greene.
west Corner CLEO’s

Contract between the County of
Under Children & Youth Services, the
Greene and A. Folino Construc- Commissioners approved the following:
tion, Inc. for construction of the
 FY2015/2016 contract with Twin
Airport Entrance and SR 0021
Pines
Project
Allocation of $3,000 to the
Waynesburg
Legion

FY2016/2017 Child Accounting
and Profile System (CAPS) contract with Avanco International,
Inc.
Under Bridges, the Commissioners
Under IDA, the Commissioners apapproved the final construction plan title
proved
the following:
sheet
for
County
Bridge
#55.
Under Tax Claims, the following were
approved:



Older American Month May
2016

National
Children’s
Mental
Health Awareness Day for May
5th, 2016

Foster Care Appreciation Month
Under Human Services, the CommisDuring the Commissioners’ regular
sioners approved an amendment Grant
Resignation of Robbie Matestic Agreement PA0284L3E011407 with HUD board meeting on Thursday, May 19,
from the Work Force Invest- for the permanent supportive housing. the Commissioners approved the followment Board of Directors
ing:


and Employees Week May 1st7th, 2016
Notice is hereby given that a
proposed sale price in the
amount of fifty dollars ($50.00),
plus fees, has been received
and approved by the Tax Claim
Bureau of the County of
Greene, for the private sale of
the following property: Parcel #
29-04-301A located in Whiteley
Township
Notice is hereby given that a

Fair Housing Resolution

Advertisement notice of fair
housing officer and complaint
process for Greene County
Under Recreation, the Commissioners
approved a recreational development
grant in the amount of $3,000 for Meadowlark
Park
Enhancement.
The following
made:

Proclamations
were
National Correctional Officers

Allocate $15,000 to the Corner Cupboard Food Bank

Award a bid for the roof
replacement project at the
Carmichaels pool house to L
and L Roofing, Inc.

Consultant agreement between the County of Greene
and Delta Development for
public funding support for
the judicial court system

Easement agreement between the County of Greene
and Franklin Township Sewer Authority

Environmental review record
for the Orndorff Road Water
Line Extension project

Agreement for the business park access road and
access road east/parking lot
at the Greene County Airport to Pennoni Associates

Right-of-Way
agreement
and easement along with a
temporary
construction
easement
between
the
County of Greene and Columbia Gas Transmission,
LLC, pending solicitor approval
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MAY 31, 2016
This month…
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Right-of-Way
agreement
and easement along with a
meter site surface easement
between the County of
Greene and Columbia Gibraltar Gateway, LLC, pending solicitor approval
Under Prison, the Commissioners approved a contract between the County of
Greene and Fire Fighter Sales and Service
PRISON BOARD:
During the Prison Board meeting on
pending Prison Board approval for an IP Thursday, May 19, the Commissioners
Camera System Installation-Control and approved a contract between the County
an IP Camera System Installation- of Greene and Fire Fighter Sales and SerObservation through the Co Stars Purchasing vice for approval for an IP Camera Sys Greene and Columbia Gitem Installation-Control and an IPbraltar Gateway, LLC, pend- program.
Camera System Installation-Observation
ing solicitor approval
Under Human Services, the Commisthrough the Co Stars Purchasing ProUnder Bridges, the Commissioners sioners approved the following:
gram.
approved the following:
 FY 2016/2017 sub-grant
Security:
 Supplemental
proposal
agreement with ECHO Child
from Widmer Engineering
 Continue to house inmates
Development Centers, Inc.
for Right-of-Way acquisifor Fayette County
for CCIS Services
tions regarding Bridge #98
 Contract with Sunstrata, LLC
 Supplemental agreement between the County of Greene

and the Dept. of Transporta-
of
inmates
One involved two inmates in
Reimbursement
the recreation yard and the
Report
County Bridge #98 and to
incidents
fighting in the last week.
TEFAP January-March 2016
Quarterly
tion for reimbursement of
 Two
other was during chow line.
In the last case one inmate
name Jeff Marshall as signaUnder Mental Health & Intellectual
refused to stop fighting and
 Notice of Condemnation under disabilities, the Commissioners made a
eminent domain code is- proclamation for Mental Health Aware-
Supervisor. Neither incident
tory on all documents
was tasered by the Shift
required outside treatment.
sued to Cameron Lumber ness Month.
approved
 Meeting with State Police and
struction of County Bridge Consulting Services with Friel, Lokuta,
#98
Stauffer, LLC.
ing the admission of tempo-
Company, Inc. for recon-
 Settlement
Statement
to
Graysville
Volunteer
Fire
Company
for
temporary
easement for construction
of County Bridge #98
Under Veterans Affairs, the Commis-
The
Commissioners
also
Under Children & Youth Services,
the Commissioners approved an agreement with the University of Pittsburgh for
the CWEL Program.
Training:
 Officer Jamie Maher graduated
from the Pennsylvania Department
of
Corrections
Training Academy on May
Under Planning
Commission,
the
Glades Church cemetery located in Cum- Commissioners appointed Bryan Cole to
berland Township.
rary detainees and the procedures to do so.
sioners approved an agreement for the
care and maintenance of 93 graves in the
local Police Chief’s concern-
13, 2016 after successfully
completing the course
the Planning Commission Board of Directors.
Under Probation, the Commissioners
approved the JCJC Grant in Aid award.
Continued on page 10
MAY 31, 2016
Maintenance:
SALARY BOARD:


Annual fire alarm test and
During the Salary Board meeting on
inspections were conducted Thursday, May 19, the following peractions
were
approved:
on April 29, 2016 by Mor- sonnel
gantown Security and Fire.
No issues were found

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More issues with the main
Change in Job Title:

generator. Bridgeway Cummins has been at the prison
Jessica Sphar from Deputy
Director to County Caseworker Manager
Trystan Weir, 911 Telecommunicator Trainee
Termination:

Aubrey Holliday, Confidential Judicial Administrative
Assistant

Mark McCurdy, casual Tip
Staff
twice and believe they have
the problem solved
Deposits totaling $2,540 have been
made with the Treasurer’s office for work
release and weekend inmates. Fayette
County owes $7,000 for April 2016 inmate housing.
General Discussion: 12:10
Toothman made the motion
missioner Coder the second
executive session regarding
and professional conflict.
pm Judge
and Comto go into
personnel
1:00 pm Commissioner Coder made the
motion and Judge Toothman the second
to resume the meeting from executive
session.
Discussion of Narcan and which type
would be best for keeping in the Jail.
New Hires:

Nicholas Gustovich, regular
full time Security Officer

Floyd Long, casual Van Driver

James Shriver, casual Van
Driver

Lisa Smith, regular full time
Secretary 1
Promotions:

Jason Bowser to regular full
time Maintenance Worker I

JoAnne Marshall to regular
full time Communications/
Tourism Director

Bruce E. Patterson to regular
full time Working Supervisor 1

Marshall Simmons to regular full time Deputy Sheriff 1
RETIREMENT BOARD:
During the Retirement Board meeting
on Thursday, May 19, the Commissioners accepted the Greene County Employees’ Retirement System Financial Account Report on Governmental Accounting Standards Board No. 67 & 68 for the
2015 Measurement Period from the Hay
Group.
Transfer:
Reclassification:

Denise Thomas to regular
full time Legal Secretary III
Remove from Payroll:

The Retirement Board met with CIM for
an update on April 21, 2016.
Sarah Humphreys,
Van Driver
casual
Resignations:

Stephanie Wagget,
Caseworker I
CYS

Joanna Allen, temporary
Administrative
Assistant,
from 100% Parks & Recreation to 40% parks and Recreation and 60% Tourism
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Dock to Lock race draws over 90 runners, walkers
Over ninety runners and walkers turned out for the annual Dock to Lock 5K Run/Walk, held Saturday, May 7,
along the Greene River Trail.
The race began at 9 a.m. at the trail starting point at the Greene Cove Yacht Club in Millsboro, Pa. An awards
ceremony at the Rices Landing Fire Hall followed the race. Prizes were given for the top three male and female
runners and walkers overall, as well as the top three male and female runners and walkers in various age categories.
The top three overall winners in the 5K run were:

Male: First place, Aaron Mylan, 17, of Rices Landing, 17:13; second place, Colten Davidson, 16, of Jefferson, 20:10; and third place, Kaden Statler, 14, of Core, WV, 20:43.

Female: First place, Rachel Jones, 16, of Holbrook, 22:11; second place, Amy Koontz, 40, of Monongahela, 23:27; and third place, Brooke Barner, 12, of Waynesburg, 25:21.
The top three overall winners in the 5K walk were:

Male: First place, Michael Journic, 60, of Carmichaels, 40:13; second place, Robert Mcelheny, 12, of
Waynesburg, 44:13; and third place, John Hair, 56, of Carmichaels, 45:31.

Female: First place, Linda Keller, 63, of Waynesburg, 42:07; second place, Jennifer Campbell, 44, of Rices Landing, 43:08; and third place, Kristine Knepp, 63, of Jefferson, 43:40.
The age categories awarded for runners were: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49,
50-54, 55-59, 60-69 and 70-plus. For walkers, the age categories awarded were: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39,
40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70-plus. A random drawing for prizes was also held following the race. The following
participants present at the awards ceremony won $25 Wal-Mart gift cards: Bruce Ellsworth of Jefferson, Kaitlin
Orrahood of Waynesburg, Mary Michalik of Carmichaels and Priscille Michalik of Carmichaels.
Dock to Lock runners and walkers were timed by SERJ Racing Services of Uniontown. Race results may be
viewed online at www.serjracing.com.
Proceeds from Dock to Lock benefit Department of Recreation programs, such as the summer Day Camp program, which offers free activities for county children ages 5 to 15. This year, Day Camp will be held June 20
through July 29 at various locations across the county. Major sponsors of this year’s Dock to Lock included the
Greene County Commissioners, Chapman Corporation, First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Greene
County, First Student, Greene County Sheriff’s office, I-79 Honda-Mazda, Rices Landing Volunteer Fire Department, Road ID, Wal-Mart, Watters Pools, and Waynesburg University.
For more information
www.co.greene.pa.us.
on
Department
of
Recreation
programs,
call
724-852-5323,
or
visit
Pictures on Page 12
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Aaron Mylan, 17, of Rices Landing crosses the finish
Michael Journic, 60, of Carmichaels walks along the
line during the 2016 Dock to Lock 5K Run/Walk,
Greene River Trail during the 2016 Dock to Lock 5K
held Saturday, May 7, along the Greene River Trail.
Run/Walk, held Saturday, May 7. Journic, who com-
Mylan, who competed in the 5K run, finished first
peted in the 5K walk, finished first overall among all
overall among all runners and walkers with a time of
walkers with a time of 40:13.
17:13.
Patty and John Hair, of Carmichaels enjoy the
sunshine and good weather during the 2016
Dock to Lock 5K Run/Walk. Over ninety runners and walkers participated in the 5K run/
walk, held Saturday, May 7, along the Greene
River Trail. The overall race winner was Aaron
Mylan, 17, of Rices Landing, who competed in
the 5K run.
College Park fountain received a makeover
Waynesburg Borough would like to give a big shout out to Warden, Harry Gillispie of the Greene County Prison & Work
Crew Supervisor Paul Neligh of the Greene County Prison and their prisoner inmate team along with the assistance of our
street department crew for fixing and giving the fountain at "College Park" a makeover and some TLC!
MAY 31, 2016
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Greene County Industrial Development Authority
Reclamation work nearly finished
Crystal Simmons, IDA Director is happy to report that the grass is starting to green on the 65-acre Mather coal refuse site
owned by IDA, but it may be a while before officials can determine what use can be made of the reclaimed property.
As part of the reclamation project, the refuse pile was covered with 2 or more feet of soil taken from the lake bed at Duke
Lake at Ryerson Station State Park. The property has been fertilized and seeded.
Some minor erosion and sedimentation control work still to be completed by the contractor who was hired by the state Department of Environmental Protection to do the reclamation work, which is expected to wrap up by July 4 according to Crystal.
Then the site must sit idle for another year 'to make sure all the work is done, everything is structurally sound and there are no
slides or anything like that," she said.
About 250,000 cubic yards of soil was trucked to the property from Ryerson Station State Park and was used to cover the gray
coal waste, after erosion ditches were filled, the property was leveled and its sides were sloped.
When the project was first announced in August 2015, the plan, devised by DEP and the state Department of Conservation and
Natural Resources was to reclaim Mather but also to remove silt from the lake bed at Ryerson in preparation for the rebuilding
of the Duke Lake dam. Unfortunately, the DCNR announced last July it would not rebuild the dam because of continued
ground movement near the park, but the work at Mather continued. After the property sits idle for a year, Simmons said, the
authority will then need to consider what other environmental assessments must be completed to determine what possible
uses can be made of the property.
Some limitations might apply to the property’s use because it is classified as abandoned mine land, she said. What exactly
those limitations might be will be determined by further environmental assessments.
The IDA expects to have public meetings as it gets closer to the reclamation project’s completion to inform residents what is
going on and to discuss the possible uses for the site, Simmons said.
The authority also is moving forward with an environmental assessment of the adjoining 27 acre of land it obtained years ago
from Atlas Services. The property is not considered abandoned mine land but contains several piles of old railroad ties.
The authority recently filed an application for a $200,000 grant to conduct the assessment through the state Department of
Community and Economic Development’s Industrial Sites Reuse Program. The application was first filed with DEP for its review
before being submitted to DCED, Simmons said.
The assessment will identify any environmental problems that might exist on the property. The authority will then have to apply for additional grants to complete any cleanup work that may be needed there, she said. The assessment also will cover the
adjoining reservoir property owned by Morgan Township.
The DCED grant will require a local match. The Greene County Commissioners and Morgan Township are each kicking in
$15,000 and the Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds has provided the authority $20,000 for the project, Simmons said.
(Article & photos courtesy of the Observer-Reporter, 4/19/2016)
"It looks great," Crystal said. "It’s very green."
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Greene County pools to open Memorial Day weekend
Greene County’s three public pools will open for the first swim of the season Saturday, May 28. Alpha Aquatic Center in Waynesburg will open at noon and Carmichaels Pool in Carmichaels and Mon View Pool in Greensboro will
each open at 1 p.m. during the three-day Memorial Day weekend.
Following Memorial Day, the three pools will be closed while school is in session, and will be open daily beginning
Saturday, June 4. Carmichaels and Mon View’s closing season will be decided based on staff availability. Alpha
Aquatic Center will be closed the week of Aug. 29-Sept. 2 as students return to school. Alpha will then reopen for
the Labor Day weekend and officially close for the season Monday, Sept. 5.
Greene County Department of Recreation is offering a family-of-four season pass special during May at $299 for
Alpha and $199 for Carmichaels or Mon View.
Alpha Aquatic Center hours will be noon to 7 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and noon to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Daily admission prices for Alpha Aquatic Center are $6 for children age 17 and younger and senior citizens age
62 and older, and $8 for adults ages 18 to 61.
The aquatic center features a 330,000-gallon competition-sized pool with eight lap lanes, two diving boards and a
12-foot diving pool; a 40-by-40-foot children’s play area including a 148-foot spiral water slide, a 25-foot straight
water slide, a 180-foot “lazy river” with tubes for floating, water jets and other play equipment; a bath house with
lockers, restrooms, showers and changing facilities; and a concession stand and seating area. A community room is
available onsite to rent for birthdays or other special events in June and July for two hours, from either 1 to 3 p.m.
or 4 to 6 p.m.
At Carmichaels Pool, hours will be 1 to 7 p.m. daily. Daily admission rates are $4 for children age 17 and younger
and senior citizens age 62 and older, and $6 for adults ages 18 to 61.
Carmichaels Pool features a 300,000-gallon Z-shaped pool with an 11-foot diving pool, a diving board, an 8-foot
water slide and a 70-foot spiral water slide, lockers, restrooms, showers, changing facilities and snack machines.
Newly constructed this year, Carmichaels Pool will also feature a 3,361-gallon splash pool play area with zero-depth
-entry and water features including a sculptured palm tree, spinning toad stool, spinning poesy, bumble bee and
super soaker.
At Mon View Pool, hours will be 1 to 7 p.m. daily. Daily admission rates are $4 for children age 17 and younger and
senior citizens age 62 and older, and $6 for adults ages 18 to 61.
Mon View Pool features a 168,262-gallon pool with a 40-foot water slide; a children’s play area with a 4,000-gallon,
zero-depth-entry wading pool, sprinklers and benches; and a 12-by-10-foot AquaClimb poolside climbing wall.
Returning this summer will be the “Canary Library.” While the pools are open, carts containing library books of interest for all ages will be available at each of the sites. Children and adults alike are encouraged to take a book,
read and enjoy it, then either return it to the pool or keep it – all for free and without a library card.
Pool hours are subject to change in the event of inclement weather. For more information, call the Department of
Recreation at 724-852-5323.
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Recreation department to offer swimming lessons
As Greene County’s three public pools officially open for the summer, the county Department of Recreation will
offer swimming lessons at Alpha Aquatic Center in Waynesburg, and Carmichaels Pool in Carmichaels.
Registration for swim lessons will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, at Alpha Aquatic Center in
Waynesburg, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, June 2 at Carmichaels Pool. Anyone unable to attend the registration
may register their child during pool business hours up until the first day of class, as space permits.
Lessons are $25 per class, and payment will be due upon registration. Each class is designed for swimmers of certain skill levels. Class instructors will determine which class to place each swimmer. A minimum of five swimmers
must be registered for each class to run with a maximum of 15 swimmers per class. Classes are staggered this year,
so the same class level is not held during the same week at both pools. Some classes may be combined or canceled
due to enrollment. Refunds will only be given if the Department of Recreation cancels a class.
The class levels are as follows:

Parent and Child Aquatics for parents and children ages 6 months to 3 years

Pre-School Aquatics for ages 4 to 5

Level 1, Introduction to Water Skills
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Level 2, Fundamental Aquatic Skills
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Level 3, Stroke Development
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Level 4, Stroke Improvement
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Level 5, Stroke Refinement
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Level 6, Swimming and Skill Proficiency
The schedule of classes at the Alpha Aquatic Center is:
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June 20-24: 9-11 a.m., Levels 4 and 5; 10-11 a.m., Level 2

June 27-July 1: 9-10 a.m., Level 3; 10-11 a.m., Level 1; 10:30-11 a.m., Parent and Child

July 11-15: 9-11 a.m., Level 6; 9-10 a.m., Level 3; 10-11 a.m., Level 1

July 18-22: 9-11 a.m., Level 4; 10-11 a.m., Level 2; 10:30-11 a.m., Preschool
The schedule of classes at Carmichaels Pool is:

June 20-24: 10-11 a.m., Level 3; 11-12 p.m., Level 1; 11:30-12 p.m., Parent and Child

June 27-July 1: 10-12 p.m., Levels 4 and 5; 11-12 p.m., Level 2

July 11-15: 10-12 p.m., Level 4; 11-12 p.m., Level 2; 11:30-12 p.m., Preschool

July 18-22: 10-12 p.m., Level 6; 10-11 a.m., Level 3; 11-12 p.m., Level 1
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Both pools, as well as Mon View Pool in Greensboro, will open Saturday, May 28, for the three-day holiday weekend. All three pools will then be closed for swimming while school is in session from Tuesday, May 31 through Friday, June 3, and will be open daily beginning Saturday, June 4. Carmichaels and Mon View closing season will be
decided based on staff availability. Alpha Aquatic Center will be closed the week of Aug. 29-Sept. 2 as students return to school. Alpha will then reopen for the Labor Day weekend and officially close for the season Monday, Sept.
5.
Pool admission for Carmichaels and Mon View Pools are $4 for children age 17 and younger and senior citizens
age 62 and older, and $6 for adults ages 18 to 61. Hours are 1 to 7 p.m. daily at Carmichaels and Mon View. Admission prices for Alpha Aquatic Center are $6 for children age 17 and younger and senior citizens age 62 and older,
and $8 for adults ages 18 to 61. Hours at Alpha are noon to 7 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and noon to 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday.
Pool hours are subject to change in the event of inclement weather.
For more information about swimming lessons, call the Department of Recreation at 724-852-5323.
Conservation District Honors J. Robert Rice
The Greene County Conservation District honored J. Robert Rice at a dedication ceremony during Soil and Water
Conservation Week on Tuesday, April 26 at the Greene County Historical Society Museum. A tri-colored beech tree
was planted in recognition of Rice’s fifty years of service to the Greene County Conservation District Board.
Rice was first appointed to the Conservation District Board as a farmer director in 1965 and remains active today as
the director emeritus and the Dirt and Gravel Program Quality Assurance board member. Rice’s service to the
board includes three years as farmer director, nine years as district treasurer, thirty-three years as district chairman
and the past five years as director emeritus.
Rice, a life-long resident of Greene County, operated a 327-acre farm in Gilmore Township, owned and operated
the general store in Jollytown, a former Gilmore Township Supervisor, a local historian and a respected voice for
the conservation movement both inside and outside the county borders. Rice was involved in many large projects
undertaken during his tenure on the board as Chairman and director including: the building of the flood control
project PA 647 that protects the city of Wheeling, WV; the development of the Southwest Project Grass; the development of the Greene County soils mapping in the late 70’s; the USGS groundwater study that surveyed drilled
water wells in the county; and encouraged the hiring of a full-time district staff to oversee the county’s natural resources.
The Greene County Conservation District Board commends Mr. J. Robert Rice for his many years of service to the
community, conservation district and local farmers.
From l. to r.: Greg Hopkins, Director; Bill Wentzel, Director; Gay
Thistle, Associate Director; Thomas Headlee, Director; Jim
Cowell, Director; J. Robert Rice, Director Emeritus; Bradley
Eisiminger; Chairman; Back Row: Jeff Rode, Associate Director; Bill Cree, Jr., Associate Director
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Carmichaels team wins Greene County Envirothon
Sixty-five high school students from Greene County’s five school districts competed in the 29th annual Greene County
Envirothon held May 4, at Wana B Park in Carmichaels. Teams of five students tested their environmental knowledge in
the areas of soils, forestry, wildlife, aquatics and the 2016 current issue, Invasive Species: A Challenge to the Environment, Economy, and Society.
Carmichaels Team #1 won this year’s competition with a score of 429 points out of a possible 500 points. Team members Blake Conard, Emma Lowry, Ryan Swartz, Brady Watters, Kaleb Wilson and team advisor Kevin Willis will represent
Greene County at the PA Envirothon, which is scheduled for May 24-25 at the Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove
and Camp Mount Luther located in Mifflinburg, PA.
Carmichaels Team #2, consisting of students Finn Dobosh Joey Kurincak, Jacob Hair, Joel Spishock, Stephen Zacoi and
advisor Kevin Willis, earned second place with a score of 387.
The third-place team was Carmichaels Team #3, which included students Ashley Jones, Britney Pollock, Keiriel Neel,
Chris Ross, Katelyn Sinn and advisor Willis. The team earned 350 points.
The Greene County Envirothon is organized each year by the Greene County Conservation District and is funded
through various donations and grants including Community Foundation of Greene County’s Community Grants Program, EQT Foundation, CONSOL Energy, Columbia Pipeline Group, Spectra Energy, PA Envirothon. Each student on the
winning team secured a $500 college scholarship funded by donations made by these organizations and the Greene
County Conservation District.
In addition to the continued financial support of sponsors and, other partners that made the event successful include
Greene County Commissioners Blair Zimmerman, Dave Coder and Archie Trader; Kimberlee Moninger, U.S. Department
of Agriculture, Natural Resource Conservation Service; Russ Gibbs, state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry; Jeremy Kelly, Greene Co. Planning Commission; Ann Bargerstock, Cumberland Township,
Zoning/Code Enforcement; William Wentzel, Greene County Conservation District; Chuck Kubasik, state Department of
Environmental Protection; Eric Davis, state Fish and Boat Commission; Jeremy Febinger, WCO and Bill Lubich, state
Game Commission; Jake Blaker and Pam Blaker, Greene County Parks and Recreation; Cumberland Township Parks and
Recreation Chairman, Ken Ganocy; and Lou Ann Abbadini.
For more information on the Greene County Envirothon, call the Greene County Conservation District at 724-852-5278.
Pictured, from l. to r., are Anastasia
Roof, Columbia Pipeline Group; Steve
Morgan, CONSOL Energy; Greene Co.
Commissioner Archie Trader; team members Brady Watters, Kaleb Wilson, Emma Lowry, Blake Conard, Ryan Swartz,
team advisor Kevin Willis; Mike Belding,
GCCD Board of Directors; Bettie Stammerjohn, Community Foundation of
Greene County, Bill Wentzel, GCCD
Board of Directors
Commissioner Archie Trader; team
members Joey Kurincak, Finn Dobosh,
Joel Spishock, Jacob Hair, Stephen
Zacoi, team advisor Kevin Willis; Mike
Belding and Greg Hopkins, GCCD
Board of Directors; Bettie Stammerjohn,
Community Foundation of Greene County, Bill Wentzel, GCCD Board of Directors
Commissioner Archie Trader; team members Ashley Jones, Chris Ross, Keiriel
Neel, Britney Pollock, Katelyn Sinn-,
team advisor Kevin Willis; Mike Belding
and Greg Hopkins, GCCD Board of Directors; Bettie Stammerjohn, Community
Foundation of Greene County, Bill
Wentzel, GCCD Board of Directors
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Conservation District poster and coloring contest winners
The Greene County Conservation District announced the winners of this year’s poster contest and coloring
contest during Soil and Water Conservation Week, April 24-30. The contests were open to all Greene County
children in pre-k through 12th grade. Both contests offer young people an opportunity to express their
views on natural resources and the environment through art.
Posters were judged in five different grade-based categories: K-1st, 2nd-3rd, 4th-6th, 7th-9th and 10th-12th.
The top three entrants in each category received cash prizes. The first-place poster from each category also
advances to the statewide Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts Poster Contest later this year.
The theme for this year’s contest was “We All Need Trees.” Entries were judged on their conservation message, visual effectiveness, originality and universal appeal. Winners were 1st Place, Landon Matthews-3rd
Grade West Greene Elementary School, son of Summer Matthews; 2nd place Karissa Thompson-3rd Grade
West Greene Elementary School, daughter of Gary and Debbie Thompson; Pieper Whipkey-3rd Grade West
Greene Elementary School, daughter of Toby and Jim Whipkey.
The top four pre-k coloring contest entrants received bicycles and helmets. The coloring contest was open
to children up to 5 that had not yet entered elementary school. Winners were Elaina Beazell, 4 yrs. old of
Christian Sandbox, daughter of Noah and Joni Beazell; Abigail Kalka, 4 yrs. old of Christian Sandbox, daughter of are Jeremy and Nicole Kalka; Aria Finley, 4 yrs. old of St. Ann’s Pre-School, daughter of Lauren and
Drew Finley; Nora Christner, 5 yrs. old of St. Ann’s Pre-School, daughter of Sara and Mark Christner.
The Conservation District received 66 total entries and would like to thank all who participated in this educational opportunity.
From l. to r.: Elaina Beazell, 4yrs.; Abigail Kalka,
4yrs.; Aria Finley, 4yrs; Nora Christner, 5yrs.
From l. to r.: Landon Matthews, 1st Place; Karissa
Thompson, 2nd Place; Pieper Whipkey, 3rd Place
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Greene County Students Receive Scholarships
Three Greene County High School Students were awarded full scholarships to Penn State University’s Conservation
Leadership School as part of the week-long celebration of Soil and Water Stewardship week. The Conservation District
Board of Directors awarded these scholarships based on the merits of essays these and other students submitted. Gabrielle Muilenburg, of Mapletown High School, Ryan Swartz and Stephen Zacoi, both of Carmichaels Area High School
were awarded full scholarships at the April 26th Conservation District monthly meeting.
All three scholarships were funded in part by Columbia Pipeline
Group and by the Greene County Conservation District. These
scholarships will provide these students with a tremendous opportunity and experience they will remember for the rest of their
lives.
The Conservation Leadership School is hosted by Penn State
each year at the Stone Valley Recreation Area in Petersburg, PA.
Students spend one full week learning about the environment
and our role as stewards through fun hands-on activities and
field trips. For more information about the school, visit their
website (http://ecosystems.psu.edu/youth/cls).
The Conservation District is proud to continue the tradition of
offering this annual scholarship and believes that this experience
will help these young people grow into wise leaders whose decisions will ensure the future of our natural resources in Greene
County and beyond.
Pictured from l. to r., Gabrielle Muilenburg, of
Mapletown High School, Ryan Swartz and Stephen Zacoi, both of Carmichaels Area High
School
Third Annual Children's Mental Health Awareness Picnic
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the third annual Children's Mental
Health Awareness picnic was held at the Greene County Fairgrounds (due to the
weather), on May 5. Even though we had to change the location of the picnic,
there
was
still
a
huge
turn
out
with
202
people
attending!
Melanie Trauth, Caseworker with Greene County's Mental Health Program Office
would like to "thank all who helped for the wonderful job done at the picnic!
Trauth states that “she appreciated the time and effort invested by everyone!"
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No-Till drill available for rent in Greene County
In honor of Soil and Water Stewardship Week, April 24-30, 2016, the Greene County Conservation District
purchased a seven-foot Great Plains End Wheel No-Till Drill equipped with three seed boxes that was available for rent to Greene County farmers and landowners. The Conservation District’s goal is to reduce soil loss,
protect and promote the wise use of precious soils, raise animals and support the natural world around each
of us.
The Conservation District’s drill rental program encourages and assists farmers in implementing no-till crop
production systems, which includes cover crops and promotes good pasture management. No-till involves
planting the seed directly into the soil without plowing, tilling or disking. Advantages of no-till practices include: reducing operator’s time and expenses; promoting healthier soils through building soil structure and
adding organic matter; feeding beneficial microorganisms; reducing soil loss from erosion and increasing
infiltration and increasing yields due to optimal soil conditions.
The drill was available from the Conservation District on a
first-come, first-served basis. A refundable deposit of $150
was required to schedule a three-day rental. A 55hp or larger
tractor is required for operating the drill and a heavy duty
truck is required for transport. The Conservation District also
offers a two-ton wet lime spreader for rent.
For more details, please contact Karlie Wright at the Greene
County Conservation District or 724-852-5278.
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Event: The Victory 5K
Date: 8/13/16
Times: registration begins at 7am, first race is at 8:30am
Location: Waynesburg First Church of the Nazarene
Short Description of the Event: 5K run/walk, Children's Challenge mile run and Family Fun Event. This is a joint venture between the Nazarene church and Bethlehem Baptist Church of Ruff
Creek. The Family Fun Event consists of music, food, children's
activities and fellowship, open to the public. The event will also
have a food drive, chicken roast ($10 per chicken) and raffle prizes. Proceeds benefit Corner Cupboard Food Bank and the Alexa
Grace Pester Memorial Scholarship Fund. Come for the run! Stay
for the fun!
Website: The Victory 5K Facebook page
Event Cost: 5K, $20 race day. Children's Challenge mile run, $12
race day
Contact Name: Debbie Pester and Larry Calvert
Contact Phone: 724-627-5471
Contact Email: [email protected]
Veterans Affairs June Dates to
Remember
June 6th- D-Day: Allied Invasion of Europe
(1944)
June 14th- US Army founded (1775) Flag
Day
June 21st- Pledge of Allegiance Recognized
by Congress (1942) signed into law (1944)
June 25th- Karean War Began (1950)
June 30th- Post 9/11 GI Bill signed into law
(2008)
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The Greene County Commissioners; Blair Zimmerman, Dave Coder, and Archie Trader and the
Pennsylvania CareerLink Greene County are
please to invite you to the Greene County Job
Fair. The event will be held on Friday, June 24,
2016 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Greene
County Fairgrounds, Waynesburg, Pennsylvania.
The Job Fair is free to employers and job seekers.
‘Little Free Library’ coming to Waynesburg
A tiny library that would make Stuart Little feel right at home is coming to Waynesburg.
Greene County’s Department of Recreation is preparing to open the first “Little Free Library” in this area that
allows patrons to drop off an old book they no longer want and “check out” a new one.
The book-sharing phenomenon is hitting many other areas as the wooden outposts, which are about the size
and shape of a large mailbox and can hold dozens of books, are popping up in thousands of towns across the
world.
Similar miniature library drop-off locations were installed in Peters and North Franklin townships.
“You have something you really enjoyed and loved, and you’re hoping someone else will take it and enjoy
something that you’re passionate about,” parks and recreation manager Pam Blaker said of the book-sharing
concept.
The newest location will be near Waynesburg Borough’s parking lot No. 4 facing High Street.
Borough Council approved the request to allow the location, although it delayed a decision on whether to
also offer a $500 sponsorship for the program.
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The location is within walking distance to Margaret Bell Miller Middle School. Blaker is hoping it will be stopping point for students on their way to or from class. “On a nice day, that could be a little trip for the grade
school (students) to walk up and get a book,” she said.
No library card is needed and the honor system applies to checking out or returning books.
With the first location now secured, the department will now purchase the materials and build the minilibrary, although Blaker did not know when it will be installed and ready for books. Blaker said depending on
the success of the Waynesburg outpost, they could expand to other locations around the county that do not
have a library nearby.
“You can put them in strategic areas so people have access to them
24/7,” Blaker said. “They’re in locations where people don’t have access to a library.”
The concept expands the Department of Recreation’s “book cart”
that was stationed at the county’s three swimming pools in 2014 and
last summer as a way to get children interested in reading. The success of that program spurred the miniature library idea, Blaker said.
Blaker said they will once again roll out the book cart when the pools
open for the season later this month.
“With all the technology, people do like to have a hard copy in their
hand, even though everything can be accessed through smart
phones and the internet,” she said. “People like that quiet time and
we wanted to incorporate it in the day camps.”
For more information about the “Little Free Library” outposts, go to
www.littlefreelibrary.org.
(Article courtesy of the Observer-Reporter)
More than 20 win awards in Hawkeyes benefit shoot
Twenty-three individuals won awards during the benefit shoot hosted by the Hunting Hills Hawkeyes,
Greene County’s Scholastic Clay Target Program team. The shoot was held Sunday, May 1, at Hunting Hills
in Dilliner, PA.
Participants could compete individually or in teams of five in the shoot of 100 clay targets. Award categories included youth, ladies, male and team.
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The following awards were given:

High Overall Male: Rex Buckhalter of Dilliner.

High Overall Female: Pam Blaker of Carmichaels.

Adult: Second Place, Matt Friend of Point Marion; third place, Ron Brandenburg; fourth place, Chuck
Mallory of Greensboro; fifth place, John Riley of Waynesburg

High Overall Youth Female: Emily Ozohonish of Jefferson.

High Overall Youth Male: Tristan Cole of Waynesburg.

Senior Varsity: Champion, Randy Durr of Greensboro, and runner-up, Brandon Sanders of Waynesburg.

Junior Varsity: Champion, Cameron Cernuska of Jefferson, and runner-up, Corey John of Holbrook.

Intermediate Advanced: Champion, Tristan Cole of Waynesburg, and runner-up, Arran Hinerman of
Waynesburg,

Intermediate Entry: Champion, Owen Hughes of Rogersville, and runner-up, Landon Friend of Point Mar-

Rookie: Champion, Robbie Dillon of Adah, and runner-up, Cole Jones of Jefferson.
ion.

Team: First Place, Advanced Masonry with Andrew Buchtan, Rex Buckhalter, Eugen Latusek, Chris Popernack and Jay Salosky; and second place, Team Mallory with Randy Coss, Landon Friend, Matt Friend, Chuck
Mallory and Tom Pavel.
The benefit shoot was sponsored by the Greene County
Commissioners and Greene County Department of Recreation, and was organized by the Hawkeyes’ coaches and parents.
Additional sponsors were 4 Seasons Lawn and Garden, 84
Lumber Company, Advanced Masonry, Baily Insurance,
Cabela’s, Chapman Corporation, East Coast Risk Management, First Federal of Greene County, Friends of the NRA,
Greene County Veterans Club, Hinerman NAPA, Hunting Hills,
I79 Honda-Mazda, Midway USA Foundation, NWTF-Warrior
Trail Gobblers, Ozie’s Sport Shop, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, and Roy and Sally Sisler.
The Hawkeyes will compete Saturday, June 18, in the annual
Pennsylvania Scholastic Clay Target Program Sporting Clays
Championship at Buffer Creek Sporting Clays Inc. in Somerset, PA. This event involves youth shooters from across the
state competing in a 100-target shoot to determine state
Emily Ozohonish of Jefferson received the High
winners in six skill divisions.
Overall Youth Female award at the Hunting Hills
For more information, call the Department of Recreation at Hawkeyes annual benefit shoot held Sunday, May
1, at Hunting Hills in Dilliner, PA. Pictured with
724-852-5323, or visit www.co.greene.pa.us.
Ozohonish is Director of Recreation Jake Blaker .
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March in Greene attracts 1,000
Despite rain, nearly 1,000 people participated in the March for Greene Saturday. Those who marched from the
Greene County Airport to the county fairgrounds were lead by police chief Mike Gyurke of Carmichaels Borough,
who hosts one of two prescription drug drop-off sites in the county. After the march, recovery testimony from Teen
Challenge and a podium discussion of the prescription opioids and heroin epidemic was heard. Senator Camera Bartolotta, Representative Pam Snyder and state Secretary of Drug and Alcohol Programs Gary Tennis described the
programs and state laws that help people in recovery get needed treatment and how to apply to have nonviolent
drug convictions removed from criminal records after addiction recovery. Coalition for a Brighter Greene is hosting a
re-entry job fair in June and has a group page on Facebook to share information.
Article courtesy of the Observer-Reporter
Greene County Day at Kennywood Park set for July 7th
Greene County Day at Kennywood Park is scheduled for Thursday July 7th. Tickets are available in the Waynesburg Area Chamber of Commerce Office located at 143 East High Street.
Plan to join your fellow Greene County residents for a fun filled day at our hometown amusement park – Kennywood!
Ticket prices are $30.00 for a Ride All Day ticket which is good on other days throughout the summer. This is a
$14.99 savings over the regular gate admission price! Tickets are good on May, 7, 8, 14, 15, 20, 21, 25 through
31. June 1 through 30, July weekdays, Saturday July 2, Sunday July 3, August weekdays only through August 23.
September 3, 4,5, 10, 11, 17, 18. Tickets are good on other days, but a $10 surcharge is required at the gate if
used on one of the following July or August weekend dates: July 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31 August 6, 7, 13, 14,
20, 21, 27, 28.
Bus transportation will be available for $15.00 per seat and must be purchased in conjunction with a Ride All Day
ticket for a total of $45.00. Bus tickets will be available on a first come basis until the bus is filled. The charter
bus will leave the Greene County Fairgrounds from the lot next to the Arena Barn at 10:00 a.m. and will depart
Kennywood at 10:00 p.m. Fireworks will take place in the park at 9:00 p.m. Bus transportation on July 7th is rain
or shine and non-refundable.
Tickets will be on sale at the Chamber office through Wednesday afternoon, July 8 until 3:00 p.m. No tickets will
be available after that time.
For more information, contact the Chamber office at 724-627-5926.
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Chamber of Commerce presents Career Day at Jefferson-Morgan Elementary
The Waynesburg Area Chamber of Commerce recently presented the “Annual Fifth Grade Career Day” for students at
Jefferson-Morgan Elementary. The event is part of the Chamber’s community service program and provides students in
Greene County the opportunity to explore various career possibilities.
Career awareness usually takes place at the elementary level and the purpose of career day is to expose students to a
wide variety of careers and occupations. Professionals shared information about their specific career or vocation and
offered an enjoyable way for students to apply what they have learned in studying career choices by listening to and
speaking with a professional. It is also a great way to hopefully spark an interest and thought process, in the children of
what their future might hold.
The Waynesburg Chamber has been involved with Career Days
since 2001 when the first one was held at the Waynesburg Central Elementary School. After Melody Longstreth, Executive Director of the Chamber spoke to a group of guidance counselors
from all five county school districts, the event has expanded in
recent years to Jefferson Morgan Elementary and West Greene
Elementary.
The students vote for their favorite presenter and taking the
top honors at Jefferson were Shannon Cagle and Christy Halliday from Waynesburg Animal Hospital.
These presenters will be honored at the upcoming Chamber of Commerce Membership Luncheon on May 25 th at
Waynesburg University.
Others taking part were: Chuck Trump, Katie Horr and Elizabeth Menhart of First Federal Savings & Loan, members of the
Jefferson Volunteer Fire Company, Emily Bryan of Greene County Primary Care, Jeff McCracken, retired, of McCracken
Pharmacy and Danin Greusel and Nicole Maltese of MedExpress.
Chamber announces winner of the 26th Annual Scholarship
The Waynesburg Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund Committee has announced that the 26th annual scholarship will be awarded to Lindsey Gilbert of Waynesburg. Lindsey is a graduating senior at Waynesburg Central High
School. She is also currently enrolled at California University as a student. Seventeen year old Lindsey plans to attend
California University of Pennsylvania to purse a degree in Sociology of Deviance. She is the daughter of James and
Heather Gilbert of Waynesburg.
This scholarship, the twenty-sixth for the Chamber, is presented each year to a Greene County senior who plans to attend
a college, university or trade school. The scholarship is awarded based on grade point average and a 500 word essay.
Lindsey will be presented with the scholarship at the May General Membership Networking Luncheon of the Chamber of
Commerce set for Wednesday, May 25th at Waynesburg University’s Benedum Dining Hall.
In addition to the scholarship, Lindsey will also receive a laptop courtesy of
John Frownfelter, owner of PCsquared and a custom backpack from the
Greene County United Way.
This year, thirty-three applications for the scholarship were received by the
Chamber. The committee had a difficult task of selecting one winner from
the qualified field. The Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all who
participated in the process.
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Greene County Sheriff’s Office. . . May Top Ten
Top 10 Most Wanted … Have you seen any of these current top 10 most wanted in Greene County?
Daniel Rex Gamble
Caucasian/Male, Age 30
Wanted for Failure to
Appear / Conspiracy,
Manufacture, Delivery, or
Possession with Intent to
Manufacture or Deliver
Last Known Address:
138 Chestnut Street
Brave, PA 15316
Robert F. Bacon
Wanted for: Accident
Involving Death or Injury/Failure to Appear for
Plea Hearing.
Last Known Address:
325 Toms Run RoadBrave, PA 15316
Brittany V. Stallman
Caucasian/Female, Age
26
Wanted for: Failure to
Appear/Manufacture,
Deliver, or Possession w/
Intent to Manufacture or
Deliver
Last Known Address:
684 Taylortown Road
Dilliner, Pa 15327
Michael Jon Ulrich
Appear/Intentionally Possessing Controlled Substance
Last Known Address:
252 Maranda Run Road
Graysville, PA 15337
David Michael
Strohmeyer, Jr.
Wanted for: Intent to
Manufacture or Deliver/
Failure to Appear
Last Known Address:
75 Beason Avenue, P.O.
Box 216
Marianna, PA 15345
To submit a tip concerning information on or the whereabouts of one of these offenders,
please contact the Greene County Sheriff’s Office at 724-852-5388.
All tips are confidential and you are not required to provide your name.
Jeffrey Christopher
Speer
Appear / Manufacture,
Deliver, or Possession
with Intent to Manufacture or Delivery
Last Known Address:
135 Hodge Avenue
Rices Landing, PA 15357
Thomas M. Jacobs
Vincent Clinton
Jarrod R. Hinds
Jeremy M. Dickey
Wanted for Simple Assault, Failure to appear
Last Known Address:
529 Sugar Lane
Clarksville, PA 15322
Wanted for: DUI/Failure
to Appear
Last Known Address:
120 North Liberty, Apt A
Waynesburg, PA 15370
Wanted for: DUI/Failure
to Appear
Last Known Address:
220 Lanz Road
Waynesburg, PA 15370
Wanted for: Theft/
Failure to Appear
Last Known Address:
183 Neff Road
Jefferson, PA 15344
The Greene County Sheriff’s Office is pleased with the arrests that have been made concerning the top ten most wanted listing for
Greene County. Since the public announcement and posting of the top ten on February 28, 2014, several of the wanted individuals
have been arrested, removed from the top-ten listing, and replaced with other top-ten wanted persons. Anyone who uses this information to commit a criminal act against another person is subject to criminal prosecution. Under no circumstances should anyone
other than an authorized law enforcement official attempt to apprehend or confront one of these offenders. To submit a tip concerning information on or the whereabouts of one of these offenders, please contact the Greene County Sheriff’s Office at 724-8525388.
All tips are confidential and you are not required to provide your name!
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Greene County Domestic Relations — Locate List — Your Help is Needed & Greatly Appreciated
Domestic Relations Office needs your help in obtaining mailing addresses for the individuals listed below. Please
contact the DRS Office at 724-852-5214 should you know the whereabouts or an address for any of the following
individuals.
(Informant identification will be kept confidential).
1.
AESCHBACHER, ROBERT M.
2.
20.
JOHNSON, GEORGE DAVID
ALLEN, JAMES M.
21.
JOHNSON, TIFFANY LYNN
3.
ALVAREZ, KRISTA M.
22.
KENNEDY, JOSHUA JOHN
4.
AMMAMOO, SPENOLA
23.
KING, DOUGLAS A.
5.
AMONETTE, JAMES A.
24.
KING, WILLIAM A.
6.
BAUCUM, JOSHUA MATTHEW
25.
LIGGETT, JAMES B.
7.
BLACKWELL, DAVID ERIC JR
8.
26.
CLARK, RAYMOND A.
9.
10.
28.
CUMBERLAND, BELINDA J.
11.
CUTWRIGHT, JASON M.
12.
EALY, DANIEL W. JR.
13.
EDDY, LAWRENCE A.
14.
15.
29.
30.
31.
PASCOE, CURTIS JAMES
STONEKING, MICHAEL A.
45.
TABBER, CODY
48.
49.
TYLER, TIM
VANBUSKIRK, BRANDON C.
PATTERSON, GARY ANTHONY
50.
VARNER, CHARLES J.
33.
51.
WALTERS, CHRYSTAL
PETTIS, BRIAN K.
RILEY, DAVID L., JR
HILLEN, SCOTT
44.
STAGGERS, STAR D.
NICHOLS, KEVIN D.
35.
19.
43.
SMITH, BRIAN
TURNER, ANDRE L.
RENNER, DAVID M.
HATFIELD, CYNTHIA L.
42.
47.
34.
18.
SHRIVER, EDWIN
NAMET, CAIN J.
GOODNIGHT, DANIEL D.
HARDEN, BALISHIA N.
41.
TAYLOR, BRIAN D.
PRATT, PATRICK A.
17.
SAYRE, EARNIE
46.
33.
GUMP, JOHN A.
40.
MERRITT, JEREMY
FRIEND, GERALD
16.
RUDNICK, TERRY LEE JR
MC CLAIN, BOBBY JOE
27.
CONARD, ROBERT LEE
39.
36.
37.
RINGER, TIMOTHY A.
ROBERSON, ANDREW M.
38.
ROGERS, MARK A.
52.
WARD, JEREMY EUGENE
53.
WHATELEY, CURTIS
54.
55.
56.
WOOD, LORI A.
WOODS, LEROY WILLIAM
ZEIGLER, MELISSA D.
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Calendar of Events
Be sure to come and check out some of the many events Greene County has to offer!
June 10th & 11th- Riverfest: $2 for Children 12 and Under $5 for Adults. All Proceeds Benefit the Rices Landing VFD. The dates are June 10th from 5:00-Midnight and June 11th from 1PM-Midnight.
June 19th- Flashlight Drags: features a Car Show, Car Cruise, vendors’ midway, music, food, and fun for the
entire family. Gates open at 12pm and racing is 2pm-6pm. $30 to race, $6 to watch. The races start with a
flashlight signal, just like early days of rebel drag racing that many know only from old movies. Cars and
trucks drag down the 1/8 mile airport runway. The crowd goes wild! All vehicles must be street legal, and
that means real mufflers! In the event that your vehicle makes too much noise, even though you have mufflers, we will ask you to find a way to quiet your pipes or sit on the sidelines. Sorry, no exceptions.
June 24th- Summer Open House: Downtown Waynesburg. 5pm-8pm. FMI, call Waynesburg Prosperous and
Beautiful at 724-627-8119.
June 25th- DRYerson Festival: The DRYerson Festival will be from 1 PM to 4 PM at Pavilion #1 at Ryerson
Station State Park. The festival provides food, music, and entertainment for all ages and free to the public.
FMI, contact the Center of Coalfield Justice at 724-229-3550.
June 26th- Walk to End Alzheimer’s- Benefit Car Show: Held at Carmichaels High School baseball field in
Carmichaels, PA from 12:00 noon-4:00 pm. Free spectator admission / vehicle entry fee: $15 preregistration / $20 for day of event. FMI, call 724-984-3505 or Facebook event - Greene County Walk to End Alzheimer's.
July 4th- Fourth of July Celebration!
July 16th- Cabbage Flats All-Town Yard Sale: Along Route 88
July 19th-23rd- Jacktown Fair: Take a visit to the longest running fair in the nation’s history. Enjoy rides, 4-H
competitions, tractor and horse pulls, a demolition derby, home and garden contests, live entertainment,
decorated floats, and the crowning of the fair queen. FMI, call the Jacktown Fair Board at 724-428-3637.
July 29th- Rain Day Festival: Downtown Waynesburg, 11am-8pm. Among the activities sponsored by the
Waynesburg Borough Special Events Commission on July 29th is a street fair in the heart of town, live entertainment on the courthouse steps, arts and crafts booths, hometown food booths, children’s games and
assorted other diversions – including an umbrella decorating contest. Best of all, the admission is free! FMI,
call the Waynesburg Borough at 724-627-8111.
If you would like to submit an article to the “Greene County Gazette,” please contact Kelli Rishell at
[email protected], Ruth Thornberg at [email protected] or at 724-852-5384.

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