Greene County Gazette

Greene County Gazette
from
Greene County Board of Commissioners
Chuck Morris, Chairman
Archie Trader
Blair Zimmerman
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For Immediate Release
www.co.greene.pa.us
Ruth Thornberg, Webmaster
Edited by
Kelli Rishell, Administrative Assistant, and
Ruth Thornberg, County Webmaster
Commissioners’ Unit
Greene County Commissioners
Phone: 724-852-5210
Fax: 724-852-5327
93 East High Street, 3rd Floor
WAYNESBURG, PA — Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Domestic Violence Awareness Month October 2014
Greene County Commissioners proclaimed
the month of October 2014 Domestic
Violence Awareness Month during their
Oct. 2 regular meeting. According to
information provided by Domestic Violence
Services of Southwestern Pennsylvania, the
Greene, Fayette and Washington offices last
year responded to 1,391 domestic violencerelated hotline calls; provided services to
1,775 new victims, children and significant
others; gave 664 victims and their children
11,310 nights of shelter; and offered 14,587
hours of counseling to all victims, children
and significant others.
“This is a problem that has been going on
for a very long time, and it’s not going
away,”
said
Natalie
Schwoerer,
counselor/advocate for Domestic Violence
Services of Southwestern Pennsylvania.
“Domestic violence is a very serious issue.
It’s not okay.”
As part of the awareness campaign, Schwoerer announced that the previous symbol of domestic violence awareness, a purple
ribbon, is being retired, and presented the commissioners with the new “No More” symbol, a blue vanishing point, in the
form of pins and magnets. Schwoerer also asked the commissioners to write the reasons why they say “no more.”
Pictured, from l. to r., are Commissioner Chuck Morris, who wrote “my wife and daughter”; Cheryl McCready, Greene
County satellite office coordinator for Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern Pennsylvania; Natalie Schwoerer,
counselor/advocate for DVS of SWPA; Commissioner Archie Trader, who wrote, “I love my wife and family”; and
Commissioner Blair Zimmerman, who wrote, “Life is too short to live in fear.”
OCTOBER 29, 2014
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Joelle Pahanish
Greene
County
Commissioners
presented an exemplary service
citation to Miss Pennsylvania Preteen
Joelle Pahanish, 12, of Jefferson, who
was recently selected to represent the
Commonwealth at the 2014 National
Miss American Preteen competition.
The pageant will be held the week of
Thanksgiving at Walt Disney World in
Orlando, Fla. The winner will receive
the national title as well as cash
awards, prizes and scholarships.
Pahanish is the daughter of Dave and
Tammy Thistlethwaite.
Pictured, from l. to r., are Commissioner Chuck Morris, 2014 Miss
Pennsylvania Preteen Joelle Pahanish, Commissioner Archie Trader and
Commissioner Blair Zimmerman.
Heroes Run Wal-Mart Check Presentation
A representative from Wal-Mart, the major sponsor of the 2014 Heroes Run/Walk, presented the families of two
Greene County servicemen killed in Iraq with a check for $2,500. The donation, along with all other
sponsorships and race proceeds, will benefit memorial funds established in the men’s honor.
The eighth annual Heroes Run/Walk, held Sept. 20 along the Greene River Trail, had more than 250 participants
and raised more than $10,000. The race is held in honor of Army Spc. Gregory Cox of Carmichaels and Marine
Lance Cpl. Steven Phillips of Spraggs, both of whom were killed in Humvee accidents in Iraq.
Pictured, from l. to r., are
Commissioner Chuck Morris;
Steve Beres, Waynesburg WalMart store manager; Paulette
and Jim Phillips; Commissioner
Archie Trader; Mary Anne and
John Cox; and Commissioner
Blair Zimmerman.
OCTOBER 29, 2014
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Message from Treasurer’s Office
Dog owners can go online to obtain new or
renew licenses without the need to
physically come to the Treasurer’s office.
Although the Treasurer's office will
continue selling licenses, the new online
system will provide an alternative method.
To ‘Apply — Pay — Print' your
Pennsylvania Dog License online, simply
go to www.padoglicense.com.
Be Green... Save a Tree... Pay On-Line...
and see the advantages for using this
online service: 1) free copy of your dog's
paper license for boarding use ($4.00
savings); 2) Free annual reminder; 3) If
your dog or other pets are lost, you can
post your pet's information and a digital
photo (FOR FREE) at PALostDogs.com
Questions, call the Treasurer’s office at
724-852-5225 or 5227.
OCTOBER 29, 2014
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Employee Benefits Fest
Thank you to everyone who attended the
Benefit Fest on September 25th.
The
turnout was amazing!
Below are the names of the prize winners.
Aflac Duck – Luke Kiger
$30 Allstate Gift Card – Heather Yeager
“Meet the Vendors” $50 gift card – Brad
Hartman
Highmark Grill – Betty Sondericker
Highmark Tumblers – Dave Jones
Alzheimer’s Awareness Bracelet – Jennifer
Johnson
$50 Dicks Sporting Goods Card – Jason
Taylor
$50 Dicks Sporting Goods Card – Tammy
Henderson
$25 Red Robin Card – John Fox
$25 Olive Garden Card – Peggy Guthrie
$10 Allstate gift card – Rich Policz
$10 Allstate gift card – Ruth Thornberg
Pictured, from l. to r., are Cara Cox, human resources
specialist, and Becky Harris, human resources director
October 2014 Chamber of Commerce Month
Greene
County
Commissioners
proclaimed the month of October 2014
Chamber of Commerce Month during
their Oct. 15 agenda meeting. The
proclamation recognizes the more than
200 local chambers across Pennsylvania
that work to secure new opportunities for
economic growth and job creation and
a better quality of life in their
communities. Chambers play a critical
role in supporting the needs of a vibrant
business community and are essential to
continued
economic
growth
and
advancement,
according
to
the
proclamation.
The Waynesburg Area Chamber of
Commerce hosted its 8th annual Greene
County Business Expo from noon to 3 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 16, at the Pennsylvania
National Guard Readiness Center in
Waynesburg.
Pictured, from l. to r., are Commissioner Archie Trader; Commissioner Chuck
Morris; Melody Longstreth, executive director of the Waynesburg Area Chamber
of Commerce; Alan Laick, Chamber board president; and Commissioner Blair
Zimmerman.
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OCTOBER 29, 2014
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Veterans Affairs Outreach
November Events:
November 6: Veterans Outreach will be held at the West Greene Senior Center in Graysville at 10:00 am. For directions to
the center or other questions, contact Dalene Watson, Director, Greene County Veterans Affairs office at 724-852-5275.
November 8: Greene County Veterans Day Parade in downtown Waynesburg beginning at 10:30 am followed by a
ceremony at the Greene County Courthouse.
November 10: Marine Corps Day
November 11: Veterans Day:

Jefferson — Parade will start at 10:40 am with service at 11:00 am at the Jefferson High School

Carmichaels American Legion — will hold a service at the square in Carmichaels at 11:00 am sharp to include
a 21-gun salute; then return to the legion for a speaker & welcome.
FMI, contact our Greene County Veterans Affairs Office at 724-852-5274.
A message from Becky Harris,
Human Resources Director…
The County of Greene and the local United Way
have worked together as a team for years to help
provide the basic health and human services to our
friends and neighbors in need. Through our
donations, United Way will be able to reach their
campaign goal of $250,000. Donations will aid in
continuing partnerships with agencies like the
Salvation Army, Red Cross, Domestic Violence,
Corner Cupboard Food Bank, Bowlby Library and
the WWJD Center. One of the many advantages of
giving to United Way is the assurance that your
contribution is used in the most effective way
possible in our community. United Way is helping
where help is needed most!
Please be generous. United Way is the best
opportunity we have to keep our community
strong and healthy.
Thank you in advance for your consideration, and
for helping The County of Greene Live United.
Ask Human Resources for a form for the 2015
campaign. Payroll deductions would not start until
January 9, 2015. If you are currently donating, the
donation will not roll over to next year unless you
sign a new pledge form. Please continue to help
the people of Greene County. No donation is too
small. You can turn your completed pledge form
into Human Resources at any time.
Greene County Commissioners on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/GreeneCountyCommissioners
OCTOBER 29, 2014
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Wedding Bells and Congratulations
United in marriage on Saturday, September 27, 2014,
were Amie Deter and Doug Nehls at the Rogersville
United Methodist Church. Officiating the ceremony
was Amy's mother, the Rev. Cynthia Deter.
The ceremony was followed by a reception at the
Jacktown Fairgrounds. The couple honeymooned in
North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
The happy couple met while they were both working
as Corrections Officers at the Greene County Prison,
but didn’t start dating until they were reunited a year
later when he stopped in the election office with a
friend. Amie is currently an Administrative Assistant in
our county Elections Office, while Doug is working as
a HSE Coordinator for Frank’s International. Amie
says that it was their mutual love of firefighting that
brought them together, and they are both firefighters
with Center Township VFD.
Amie's parents are Butch and Cynthia Deter of
Rogersville; Doug’s parents are Bob and Vicky Nehls
of Uniontown, PA.
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Greene County Sheriff’s Office. . . October Top Ten
Top 10 Most Wanted … Have you seen any of these current top 10 most wanted in Greene County?
#1 MOST WANTED
#2 MOST WANTED
#3 MOST WANTED
John C. Phillips
Anthony Allison
Brittany Hagger
#4 MOST WANTED
#5 MOST WANTED
Anna Nehls
Randall E.
Hegedis
White/Male, Age 39
Wanted for Crim Conspiracy
Engaging- Agg. Ind. Assault
Assault w/o consent/Failure
to Appear
Last Known Address: 109 N.
Franklin Street, Prospect, PA
16052
White/Female, Age 29
Wanted for Drug
Manf/Del/Poss/W-Intent
Man. Or Del/Failure to
Appear
Last Known Address: 146
West Franklin Street,
Apartment 2,
Waynesburg, PA 15370
White/Female, Age 29
Wanted for
Manf/Del/Poss/W-Intent
Man. Or Del/Failure to
Appear
Last Known Address:
243 Main Street Apt. A,
Fayette City, PA 15438
White/Male, Age 57
Wanted for DUI- Failure
to Report to Prison
Last Known Address:
120 Jefferson Street,
Mt. Morris, PA 15349
#6 MOST WANTED
#7 MOST WANTED
#8 MOST WANTED
#9 MOST WANTED
#10 MOST WANTED
Joshua A. Ruse
Thomas M. Jacobs
Mark Nickl
Jarrod R. Hinds
White/Male, Age 52
Wanted for Simple Assault,
Failure to Appear
Last Known Address:
529 Sugar Lane, Clarksville
PA 15322
White/Male, Age 22
Wanted for Theft, Failure
to Appear
Last Known Address: 240
N. College St.,
Washington, PA 15301
White/Male, Age 46
Wanted for DUI - Failure
to Appear
Last Known Address:
220 Lanz Road,
Waynesburg, PA 15370
Jeremy M.
Dickey
White/Male, Age 43
Wanted for Flight to
Avoid
Apprehension/Trial/
Punish-Resisting Arrest/
Simple Assault (Failure
to Appear for Plea Court)
Last Known Address:
183 Neff Rd,
Jefferson, PA 15344
White/Male, Age 35
Wanted for DUI - Failure
to Appear
Last Known Address: PO
Box 41 Main Street, New
Freeport, PA 15352
White/Male,
Age 38
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 to 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 724852-5388.
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OCTOBER 29, 2014
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Eighth annual Heroes Run/Walk raises more than $10,000; Waynesburg teen
wins first place
More than 250 individuals participated in the eighth annual Heroes Run/Walk, held Saturday, Sept. 20, along
the Greene River Trail. The event raised more than $10,000 for memorial funds established in the names of
two Greene County servicemen killed in Iraq.
The race began at 8:30 a.m. at the trail starting point near the Greene Cove Yacht Club in Millsboro.
Members of Carmichaels American Legion Post 400, Carmichaels VFW Post 3491 and Greene County
Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 34 led the Pledge of Allegiance and a performance of “Taps.”
More than 170 runners and walkers placed in the race, which included a 5K run, 5K walk and 15K run.
Thanks to a partnership with Central Greene School District, more than 110 employees and family members
registered for the race as runners, walkers or “sleep-ins,” in which those individuals paid a registration fee but
did not attend the race. The school district’s efforts raised more than $2,700.
All race proceeds benefit memorial funds established in the names of Army Spc. Gregory Cox of
Carmichaels and Marine Lance Cpl. Steven Phillips of Spraggs, both of whom were killed in Humvee
accidents in Iraq. Cox, 21, died in September 2004, and Phillips, 27, died in February 2006.
The Spc. Gregory A. Cox Memorial Scholarship Fund assists Greene County high school graduates entering
the fields of public safety or public service, or the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. The Lance Cpl.
Steven Phillips Memorial Fund provides support for the computer-aided drafting program at the Greene
County Career and Technology Center. Both funds are being handled by the Community Foundation of
Greene County.
Race proceeds also help fund the cost of transportation for Greene County veterans receiving treatment at the
Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System clinic in Pittsburgh. The Greene County Department of
Recreation coordinates the race with the Cox and Phillips families.
The race concluded with an awards ceremony at Greene Cove, during which 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. Refreshments and a random drawing for prizes also followed the race.
The top three overall winners in the 5K run were:
 Male: First place, Ben Bumgarner, 15, of Waynesburg, 17:22; second place, Aaron Mylan, 15, of
Rices Landing, 18:19; and third place, Daniel Layton, 13, of Waynesburg, 19:37.
 Female: First place, Gretchen Pifer, 15, of Morgantown, W.Va., 22:23; second place, Casey
Bamberger, 18, of Prosperity, 24:58; and third place, Nichole Trollman, 27, of Mt. Morris, 25:30.
The top three overall winners in the 5K walk were:
 Male: First place, Rick Sonneborn, 69, of West Finley, 37:39; second place, Dennis Cropp, 62, of
Uniontown, 38:43; and third place, Gerald Fontana, 67, of Waynesburg, 40:26.
 Female: First place, Brenda Camps, 53, of Waynesburg, 38:54; second place, Jane Naymick, 59, of
Uniontown, 40:40; and third place, Ella Milliken, 7, of Waynesburg, 40:51.
Continued on page 9
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The top three overall winners in the 15K run were:
 Male: First place, Mike Romzy, 53, of Pittsburgh, 1:03:26; second place, Eric Perrell, 53, of
Washington, 1:15:11; and third place, Pete Pavick, 41, of Jefferson, 1:20:25.
 Female: First place, Kelli Dugan, 29, of Waynesburg, 1:14:36; second place, Jaminique Milliren, 30, of
Eighty Four, 1:20:18; and third place, Sara Stepp, 23, of Waynesburg, 1:21:09.
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, 4049, 50-59, 60-69 and 70-plus.
Heroes Run runners and walkers were timed by SERJ Racing Services of Uniontown. Race results may be
viewed online at www.serjracing.com.
Major sponsors of this year’s Heroes Run/Walk included the Greene County Commissioners, Wal-Mart, Noble
Energy, Greene County Tourism, Greene Cove Marina and Rices Landing Volunteer Fire Department.
Additional sponsors included Waynesburg American Legion Post 330, Alpha Natural Resources, Community
Bank, CONSOL Energy, Hartman & Hartman Inc., R&D Watters Septic Service, Inc., Washington County
Marine Corps League Detachment 1138, Alpha Graphics, Central Greene Education Association, Elite Oil Field
Services Inc., First Federal Savings & Loan of Greene County, Fontana Consulting Co. Inc., Hampton Inn
Waynesburg, Hoy’s Construction Inc., Moore & Moore Excavating, State Sen. Tim Solobay, Steel Nation Inc.,
True Mapping Inc., WANB Radio, Waynesburg Memorial Sales and Waynesburg University. Other sponsors
included Chuck’s Collision, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts of Washington, Mark IV Office Supply, Masontown
Trophy & Embroidery, Mike’s Wheel Alignment, State Rep. Pam Snyder, Specialty Herbal Products and
Washington Wild Things. Many local businesses also donated prizes for the random drawing.
For more information on Heroes Run/Walk, call the Department of Recreation at 724-852-5323, or visit
www.co.greene.pa.us.
Ben Bumgarner, 15, of Waynesburg crosses the finish line during the eighth annual Heroes Run/Walk, held Saturday, Sept. 20, along the
Greene River Trail. Bumgarner placed first overall in the 5K run and first overall among all runners and walkers with a time of 17:22.
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Roller rink to open Oct. 31 with ‘Halloween Skate & Dance’
Mon View Roller Rink in Greensboro will open for fall skating with the seventh annual “Halloween Skate & Dance,” scheduled for 7
to 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31. Admission for the all-ages event is $8 per person.
The skate will be held from 7 to 9 p.m., and the dance will run from 9 to 11 p.m. The Halloween event will feature costume judging
and prizes for funniest, ugliest, prettiest, scariest and most original costumes. Last year’s event drew more than 140 attendees.
The “Halloween Skate & Dance” kicks off the 2014-2015 skating season at Mon View Roller Rink. This season, every Friday will
feature a “Skate & Dance” from 7 to 11 p.m., and open skating will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturdays. Admission for all
attendees will be $8 on Friday nights and $5 on Saturday nights. Times and prices may change for special events.
Due to the holidays, the roller rink will be closed Nov. 28-29 and Dec. 26-27. The annual “All Night Skate” will finish out the year
from 10 p.m. New Year’s Eve until 6 a.m. New Year’s Day. Admission is $10. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an
adult, and registration and consent forms are required. Parents are encouraged to pick up children by 6 a.m.
After the “All Night Skate,” the roller rink will be closed for routine maintenance until Friday, Jan. 30, when it will reopen at 7 p.m.
for the first 2015 “Skate & Dance.” The roller rink will then be open Fridays and Saturdays through Saturday, April 18, the rink’s last
day.
The special “Valentine’s Day Skate & Dance” is scheduled for 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13. Admission is $8. The annual “Easter Egg
Hunt & Skate” is planned for 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at Mon View Park. Admission is $7 per child, and adult admission is
free when accompanying a child.
Mon View is available to rent for private parties at a rate of $120 for two hours. The price covers admission and skate rental for 20
people. A fee of $3 per additional person will be charged. Skate lessons are also available by appointment only.
For more information, call Mon View Roller Rink at 724-943-3440, or the Department of Recreation at 724-852-5323.
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Transportation fares to increase for some riders
Beginning Nov. 1, the Greene County Transportation Services program will increase fares for some of its riders, specifically
those consumers eligible for the state Senior Shared-Ride and Rural Transportation for Persons with Disabilities programs.
The fare increase will be the first in 17 years and is largely due to inflation and the rising cost of expenses involved. In 1997,
when fares were last increased, fuel cost $1.10 per gallon and minimum wage was $5.15 an hour. Currently, fuel costs have risen
to as high as $3.49 a gallon, and minimum wage – paid to many of the program’s van drivers – has increased to $7.25 an hour.
Insurance costs have also risen over the years.
The County received approval for the fare increases from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, which pays for up to
85 percent of the fares through different funding streams. Riders are responsible for the difference in the form of a co-payment.
The Greene County Commissioners adopted the new fare structure during their Oct. 16 regular meeting.
“Increasing fares is never easy, and we’ve held off for as long as we can,” said Karen Bennett, Human Services Administrator.
“Unfortunately, we’re facing the fact that times have changed, and we’re under a certain amount of pressure from our funding
sources to cover those rising costs.”
In addition to the Senior Shared-Ride and Persons with Disabilities funding streams, Greene County Transportation also provides
advance-reservation, shared-ride, door-to-door transportation services to residents of Greene County through the Medical
Assistance Transportation program, as well as to members of the general public needing transportation. Out-of-county trips are
only for medical appointments scheduled between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. MATP consumers will not be affected by any of the
changes.
All passengers will receive letters this week regarding the changes. Co-payments will vary by funding stream and distance to the
destination, so Transportation office staff will work individually with consumers to determine the change in the co-payments they
will need to make.
Registered individuals age 65 and older will still travel at no cost to them to senior centers and adult day cares due to continued
sponsorship from the Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging. In addition, the agency will continue to sponsor a
portion of the cost of medical trips for individuals age 65 and older.
Funding for the Greene County Transportation Services program is provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, the
Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare and PennDOT’s Shared-Ride Program.
Calls to schedule appointments must be made no later than noon on the day before a requested ride, and before noon on a Friday
if the requested trip day is a Monday.
For more information or questions about program changes, call the
Transportation office at 724-627-6778, or toll-free at 1-877-360-7433.
Sunday, November 2 @ 2:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time begins.
Set your clocks back one hour and enjoy an extra hour of rest!
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Poll workers needed for election
In a brief County Election Board meeting
Thursday, October 16, 2014, Election
Director, Tina Kiger announced that the last
day to apply for absentee ballots for the
November 4 general election is October 28
and the last day to return them is October
31. The election office will remain open
until 5 p.m. on both those days.
Election board poll workers are needed for
the election, including:
 Dunkard―Lower: Clerk, Any Party
 Morgan―Chartiers/Teegarden:
Judge of Election, Demoncratic
 Whiteley:
Judge
of
Election,
Democratic
Any help in finding voters to do these jobs
would be greatly appreciated.
And finally, the polling location for Dunkard
Lower has been temporarily moved to the
Dana/Coresco Training Center at 322
Meadow Run Road, Mount Morris, PA,
which is wheelchair accessible.
Letters to SANTA — Deadline, December 12:
Let the Greene County Department of Recreation 'elves' make
your little one's Christmas memories complete with a letter
from our good buddy Santa Claus straight from the North
Pole. Children wishing to receive a personal letter from Santa
Claus can do so this holiday season by sending the letters via
the
Greene
County
Dept
of
Rec.
All
letter
applications/information must be received by Friday, Dec. 12.
FMI,
or
for
the
brochure
with
letter
application
form/information, call the Department of Recreation at 724852-5323.
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Domestic Relations ― Bench Warrant Issued for
outstanding child support payment
― Your continued help is needed and greatly appreciated ―
Should you recognize any persons listed below and/or know of their whereabouts, please contact the
Domestic Relations office immediately at 724-852-5214 during regular business hours (Mon-Fri), or to report
an anonymous tip or message, use our IVR (Interactive Voice Response) System which enables a tipster to
leave an anonymous message (which protects the innocent). The IVR number is also 724-852-5214; at the
first prompt, press “1” for a touch-tone phone and follow the prompts. You will not need to leave your name
or any personal information; your call remains anonymous.
(Updated 8/20/2014)
David E. Burgess
Jeremy Dickey
Shawn A. Geelen
Tod J. Hornak
Richard C. Lemley
Last Known Address:
443 Bradbury Hill Rd.
Sycamore, PA 15364
Last Known Address:
106 Woodside Manor,
Carmichaels, PA 15320
Last Known Address:
177 Larimer Ave
PO Box 94
Bobtown, PA 15315
Last Known Address:
220 3rd Ave, PO Box 94,
Crucible, PA 15325
Last Known Address:
213 Mt Carmel Ridge Rd,
Aleppo, PA 15310
Disclaimer: These photographs and names are provided to the public, as a public service of the Greene County Domestic Relations Office in its responsibility
to locate individuals who are considered "wanted." Wanted Person, because they were scheduled for a contempt hearing before a judge and they failed to
appear. The judge signs a process for the arrest of the individual prepared by the DRS. (Note: A contempt hearing is scheduled when the DRS determines
that an individual is not complying with their court order but it is up to the judge to determine contempt.) This listing here should not be interpreted to mean
that they are guilty of committing a criminal offense until a court of law so decides. The Domestic Relations Office will use "best effort practices" to remove
Wanted Persons from this listing. Inquiries should be made directly to the Domestic Relations Office at 724-852-5214.
‘Kidz and Kupcakz’ to explore fun side of baking
The Greene County Department of Recreation will offer a fun baking class geared specifically for children
with the first installment of “Kidz and Kupcakz” in November.
The class will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, on the lower level of the 4-H Building at the
Greene County Fairgrounds. The cost to attend is $30, and the pre-registration deadline is Friday, Nov. 14.
Class size is limited.
Instructor Yvonne Lee of Carmichaels will lead the class, which combines some of her favorite passions: cake
baking and decorating and working with children. A noted local baker, Lee has instructed several baking
classes for Recreation and serves as the children’s ministry director at Suncrest United Methodist Church in
Morgantown, W.Va., which has the largest worshipping congregation in West Virginia.
“Kidz and Kupcakz” is designed for children ages 5 to 11; children younger than 5 wishing to participate,
however, must have a parent with them. The class will present a fun approach to basic cake decorating skills
and will include games and contests. Each child will receive a chef’s hat and cupcakes to take home. Children
should bring a container for their cupcakes and should dress for getting messy.
The class is sponsored by the Greene County Commissioners and Department of Recreation. For more
information, or to pre-register for “Kidz and Kupcakz,” call the Department of Recreation at 724-852-5323, or
visit www.co.greene.pa.us.
OCTOBER 29, 2014
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This Month in Greene County Government…
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS:
During the commissioners’ regular
board meeting on Thursday, October 2,
the Commissioners made a proclamation
for Domestic Violence Awareness
Month.
Commissioners gave an Exemplary
Service Citation to Joelle Pahanish.
The Commissioners presented a check
from Wal-Mart to the Heroes Run
Committee.
The Commissioners made a Resolution
designating Jeffrey A. Marshall, Chief
Clerk, as sole authorized signatory on all
documents relative to Greene County
Bridges.
The Commissioners accepted an
engagement letter addendum for the grant
audit from Maher Duessel.
The Commissioners approved the
following agreements:
 Grant agreement between the
County
of
Greene
and
Appalachian
Regional
Commission to provide funding
for the development of a
comprehensive traffic analysis
for roads directly adjacent to the
Mount Morris Interchange at
Exit 1 off interstate 79.
 Between the County of Greene
and Tropical Amusements, Inc.
for amusements and concessions
for five years -- 2015, 2016,
2017, 2018 and 2019 -- for the
Greene County Fair.
 Supplemental
agreement
(M122080000B) between the
County of Greene and the
Department of Transportation for
County Bridge #99 replacement.
The Commissioners awarded a bid to
Besa in the amount of $63,690 for
recycling equipment pending Controller,
Solicitor, Greene Arc and the Department
of Environmental Protection approval.
Under Courts, the Commissioners
accepted
the
following:

Agreement
between
the
County of Greene and
Stenovations Rental of Goods
and/or Services
During the commissioners’ regular
board meeting on Thursday, October
16, the commissioners approved a
bridge contract between the County of
Greene and Gregori Construction, Inc.
for bridge #97.
Under Human Services, approved
the FY2013/2014 Block Grant Income
and Expenditures Report.
The Commissioners
October Chamber of
Month.
Under Mental Health and Intellectual
Disabilities,
approved
the
FY2013/2014
Early
Intervention
Income and Expenditures Report.
The Commissioners also transferred
the ownership of the old Wayne
Township recycling trailer to the
Township.
Also approved the FY2013/2014
contract adjustment with Diana T.
Myers & Associates, Inc.
Under
Tax
Claims,
the
Commissioners, in accordance with the
Real Estate Tax sale, gave notice that a
proposed sale price in the amount of
$50 has been received and approved by
the Tax Claim Bureau for the private
sale of a property in Monongahela
Township.
The Commissioners approved the
following FY2014/2015 contracts
with:
 Diana T. Myers & Associates,
Inc.
 Scott B. Roberts, MA
 Greene Arc, Inc.
 Pathways of SWPA
Under Children and Youth Services,
the Commissioners approved the
following:
 Contract with Washington
County Health Partners, Inc.
 Contract agreement upgrade
with Avanco International,
Inc.
 Contract with University of
Pittsburgh.
Under
Conservation,
the
Commissioners awarded a bid to Lone
Pine Construction in the amount of
$95,737 for two manure stacking
facilities at the Greene County
Fairgrounds
Under Farmland Preservation, the
Commissioners
approved
an
agreement for the sale and purchase of
an agricultural conservation easement
to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
and Greene County.
proclaimed
Commerce
Under Human Services, approved a
Fare
Structure
increase
for
Transportation.
Also approved the HUD application
supporting documents.
Under Drug & Alcohol Services, the
Commissioners
approved
the
FY2014/2015 contracts with SPHS
CARE Center for outpatient drug and
alcohol services.
Under Mental Health and Intellectual
Disabilities, approved the following
contracts:
 FY2014/2015 contracts with
Lokuta, Friel, Parker and
Bechtel, LLC., consultants for
employment initiative with
Greene Arc.
 FY2014/2015 6 month contract
with
Southwest
Regional
Medical Services for delegate
services.
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OCTOBER 29, 2014
, 2014
This month…
Under Farmland Preservation, the
Commissioners reappointed William
Cree, Richard Belding and James
Willis to the Farmland Preservation
Board of Directors.
PRISON BOARD:
The Prison Board meeting scheduled
for Wednesday, October 15, was
cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The
next Prison Board meeting will be on
Wednesday, November 12, 2014, at
11:45 am in the Commissioners
meeting room.
RETIREMENT BOARD:
During the Retirement Board meeting
on Thursday, October 16, no new
business to discuss.
SALARY BOARD:
During the Salary Board meeting on
Thursday, October 16, the following
personnel actions were approved:
Change:
 Barbara
Stowinsky
from
regular part time to regular full
time Caseworker 2 in CYS
New Hire:
 Gina Robinson, temporary part
time Tip Staff
Promotion:
 Crystal
Manager,
Industrial
Authority
Simmons,
IDA
Greene
County
Development
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Reclassification:
 Shawn McManis, Parks and
Recreation, from Custodial
Worker I to Custodial
Worker II
Remove from Payroll:
 Donna
Neino,
Fiscal
Assistant, due to end of
temporary assignment
Rescind Resignation:
 Raymond Lockart,
Custodial Worker I
The following pay increases were
tabled:
 Cathi Franks, Fiscal Associate
 Scott
Kelley,
IT/Budget
Director
 Doug Murray, Sr. Network
Technician
 Jeff Novak, Assistant Director
Bridge and Facilities
 Dalene Watson, Veterans
Director
Jr.,
Resignations:
 Kyrstyn Atleson, part time
Corrections Officer
 Anthony Vojtas, Security
Officer
Retirements:
 Keith Blake, Maintenance
Worker I
 Linda
Chambers,
First
Assistant District Attorney
 H. John Frazier, Chief
Assesor
The board also voted to waive the
benefit probationary period for
Laurie Thomas, Legal Secretary I.
Gray Township will hold its fall cleanup for
residents Oct. 25-Nov. 8. A dumpster will be
available at the Gray Township Municipal
Building from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for items such as
appliances, sofas, mattresses and scrap
metal. Non-acceptable items include tires,
household garbage, concrete, rocks, dirt or
combustible items such as paint or oil. Car
batteries or oil filters are not acceptable. All
appliances will be accepted in “as-is”
condition. Please place them beside the
dumpster.
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Calendar of Events
Be sure to come and check out some of the many events Greene County has to offer!
Oct. 30- Waynesburg Lions Club Halloween Parade @ 6:30 pm. The parade organizes at High and Morgan Street on
the Town Hill and kicks off at 6:30 pm. The parade proceeds up High Street through downtown Waynesburg ending
in the parking lot of PNC at the corner of High and Morris Streets. Judges will award prizes in select categories, and
candy will be distributed at the end of the parade to all marchers. FMI, e-mail [email protected].
Oct. 31- Halloween Spooktacular: Morning judging is from 8-9 a.m., and afternoon judging and prizes start at noon.
St. Ann’s will be having a bake sale at the courthouse that day as well. The annual Spooktacular is hosted by
Waynesburg Borough and the Waynesburg Area Chamber of Commerce. It will be held on the courthouse steps. The
contest is open to employees of businesses located within the Borough and all members of the Chamber. FMI, call the
Waynesburg Area Chamber of Commerce at 724-627-5926, or visit www.waynesburgchamber.com.
Nov. 1- 20th Annual Social Service League Craft Show, Waynesburg Central Elementary School, Waynesburg, PA.
Event hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Unique and unusual gift items will fill the cafeteria and gymnasium at Waynesburg
Central Elementary School. Come and see local crafters display their talents. Admission and parking are free. Also
provided is a well-supervised activity room where children can play while their parents shop. Enjoy plenty of
homemade food and baked goods. FMI, call Donna Huffman at 724-627-8769.
Nov. 8- Greene County Memorial Hospital Foundation Harvest Ball, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Farmington, PA.
Starts at 5:30 p.m. Each year, typically on the first Saturday in November, the Foundation holds its major fundraising
event at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort. Over the years, the date may have changed, and occasionally the location has
even changed, but one constant is that a great time is had by all who attend. Live music, dancing and great auction
items make for quite an enjoyable evening, as well as the opportunity to socialize with people who share the same
goals and commitment to Greene County as the Foundation. FMI, or to make a reservation, call the Greene County
Memorial Hospital Foundation at 724-852-2060.
Nov. 8- Veterans Day Parade: The Greene County Veterans Council is pleased to invite everyone to attend the
Greene County Veterans Day Parade this year in Waynesburg. We will be lining up at 9:30 a.m. and stepping off at
10:30 a.m. There will be a ceremony at the Greene County Courthouse with guest speaker Col. Ann Drauch, U.S.
Army Retired. Immediately following the parade there will be a luncheon from noon until 2:00 p.m. at the VFW Post
#4793 (located on Lincoln Street in Waynesburg). The luncheon is open to veterans and the public. The parade
marshal will be veteran Dick Davis. FMI, call Michelle Deems at 804-867-7194.
Nov. 8 & 9- Greene Academy Homecoming Christmas Craft Show, Carmichaels, PA. Check out the beautiful
handiwork of local crafters who are selling special Christmas crafts for the holidays. Stop by the kitchen for a lunch
of various local favorites. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. FMI, call 724-966-7275.
Nov. 19- Kidz & Kupcakz with Von Lee. Class will be held from 6:00-7:30 PM in the 4-H building at the Greene
County Fairgrounds (lower level). This class is for ages 5-11. Each child will receive a chef’s hat and cupcakes to take
home. Class includes basic cake decorating skills while having a lot of fun. Games and contests. $30 per child and
pre-registration is required. FMI, call the Department of Recreation at 724-852-5323.
Nov. 28- Vendor Deadline for Holiday Craft Blast. Each year the Nathanael Greene Historical Foundation hosts one
of Waynesburg's most popular craft shows. Beginning in 2008, the craft blast has continuously grown to over 75 of
the best crafters in the area. This year's craft blast will be held on Sunday, Dec. 14 from 11 AM-5 PM at the Greene
County Fairgrounds, Waynesburg, PA. Cost is $40.00. FMI, please contact Jeanne Stacher at 724-887-7747.
If you would like to submit an article to the “Greene County Gazette,” please contact Ruth Thornberg at [email protected] or
at 724-852-5384.