2011 COMMISSIONERS PHOTO GALLERY Pam Snyder—Chairman, Archie Trader—Vice Chairman, & Chuck Morris—Secretary
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We hope you enjoy out Photo Gallery of citizen-commissioner involvement in and around Greene County.
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DECEMBER 3, 2011 — BREAKFAST WITH SANTA & WAYNESBURG CHRISTMAS PARADE
The children not only enjoyed sausage and pancakes with Santa & Mrs. Claus; but there was a Christmas coloring contest, with prizes for winners in different age categories. And photos with Santa; so please enjoy some of the photos provided by participants in these events.
The Department of Recreation and the Greene County Commissioners sponsored the annual "Breakfast with Santa" held at the Greene County Fairgrounds. While the Waynesburg Christmas Parade was held in the afternoon, sponsored by the Waynesburg Chamber of Commerce. We hope you enjoy the Christmas photos:
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Pictured with Santa: Hailey and Aly Harris, daughters of Chris & Becky Harris of Carmichaels, PA.
NOVEMBER 17, 2011 — COMMISSIONERS PRESENT CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Greene County Commissioners presented a certificate of achievement to Dr. Mona Counts of Waynesburg at their Nov. 17 regular meeting. The certificate honors Counts’ recent induction as a Fellow into the American Academy of Nursing and recognizes her lifelong commitment to healthcare in Greene County.
Counts, a professor at Penn State’s School of Nursing, helped found the Primary Care Center of Mt. Morris and has been involved in rural healthcare initiatives throughout her career.
"Mona has been a fixture in this community for many years and has positively impacted the health of its residents,” said Melany Chrash, MSN, CRNT, assistant professor of nursing at Waynesburg University. “She has truly been a mentor to me, and she has given to this community from her heart."
"Whenever you think of quality healthcare in a rural area, you think of Mona,” said Commissioner Pam Snyder, chair of the Board of Commissioners. “She has always been focused on taking care of people, and we appreciate all that she has done for the community."
Pictured: from l. to r., are are Commissioner Chuck Morris, Chrash, Counts, Snyder and Commissioner Archie Trader.
PLEDGE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG — COMMISSIONERS' NOVEMBER 17 PUBLIC MEETING
NOVEMBER 17, 2011 — Pictured is Paul Medlick, commander of the Jefferson American Legion Post No. 954, who led the Pledge of Allegiance at the commissioners’ November 17 regular meeting.
The County Commissioners want to also thank our local veterans for opening each public meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. And to say how much they appreciate the service of all veterans as they have and always will protect our great country.
AUGUST 9-23, 2011 — WOMEN's INTRO TO SPORTING CLAYs' CLASS
For three weeks this month, the Greene County Department of Recreation offered a free introductory sporting clays class for women. Pictured are the class participants and instructors, who covered the fundamentals of clay target shooting.
Pictured:Front row from l. to r.: Angie Riley, Laura Percy, Nicole Cesa, Wendy Abbott, Rita McMillen and Cindy Perdue.
Back row, from l. to r.: Coach Tom Pavel, Coach Randy Coss, Tammy Hymes, Karla McDowell, Bianca Simpson, Robyn Dudley, Jeannie Johnson, Head Coach Chuck Mallory, Jane Descutner, Christina Phillips, Jonna Geisel, Coach John Hutchinson, Shelda Kendralla, Coach Roy Huffman and Nancy McIntire.
JULY 20, 2011 — HUMANE SOCIETY DONATION
The Greene County Commissioners recently presented the Humane Society of Greene County with the county’s annual $25,000 donation to cover general operating costs.
"Most of the money will be used for medical and veterinarian expenses for abused and neglected animals," said Jane Gapen, humane society executive director, noting that the shelter currently has about 140 cats and 30 dogs for adoption.
The Humane Society, which runs solely on donations, will host its annual Dog Gone Pool Party Sunday, Sept. 4, at Mon View Pool in Greensboro. For more information, call 724-627-9988.
Pictured: from l. to r., are ., are Commissioner Archie Trader, Commissioner Chuck Morris, Gapen, Commissioner Pam Snyder, humane society board member Craig Wise with shelter mascot Gem, and Derek Forman, a humane society board member and humane police officer.
PLEDGE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG — COMMISSIONERS' JULY 14 PUBLIC MEETING
JULY 14, 2011 — Pictured is David Logan, commander of the Waynesburg VFW and president of the Greene County Veterans’ Council, who led the Pledge of Allegiance at the commissioners’ July 14 regular meeting.
The County Commissioners want to also thank our local veterans for opening each public meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. And to say how much they appreciate the service of all veterans as they have and always will protect our great country.
July 12, 2011 — NINE SELECTED TO RECEIVE COUNTY SCHOLARSHIPS
Nine Greene County high school graduates have been selected as the recipients of the 2011 County of Greene/Allegheny Energy Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded annually to eligible graduating seniors who plan to attend Waynesburg University and represents a $1,000 award to be used toward each student’s first year of enrollment. All nine students will enter Waynesburg University this fall.
Click here for News Release discussing each of the recipients. Click on image to enlarge photo.
Pictured seated, from l. to r., are Robin King, senior vice president for enrollment and university relations at Waynesburg University, and scholarship recipients Joy Engle-Young of New Freeport, MaryBeth Wood of Waynesburg, Bethany Orndoff of Waynesburg, Wendy Dickerson of Bobtown and Alyssa Spitznogle of Clarksville.
Pictured standing, from l. to r., are Diane Holder, FirstEnergy area manager of external affairs; Commissioner Chuck Morris; scholarship recipients Joshuah Dains of Clarksville, Christian Berardi of Carmichaels and Chad Bice of Greensboro; and Commissioner Pam Snyder. Not pictured are Commissioner Archie Trader and scholarship recipient Amanda Hobe of Rices Landing.
June 30, 2011 — MEMBERS OF HUNTING HILLS HAWKEYES WIN STATE MEDALS
Members of the Hunting Hills Hawkeyes, Greene County’s Scholastic Clay Target Program team, recently received awards during the Pennsylvania Scholastic Clay Target Program Sporting Clays Championship, held June 18 at Rock Mountain Sporting Clays in Meshoppen, Pa.
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Pictured with the Greene County Commissioners are the members, coaches and sponsors of the Hunting Hills Hawkeyes, Greene County’s Scholastic Clay Target Program team.
PLEDGE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG — COMMISSIONERS' JUNE 2 PUBLIC MEETING
The County Commissioners appreciate the service of all veterans as they have and always will protect our great country, and they want to also thank our local veterans for opening each public meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
JUNE 2, 2011 — Pictured is Howard "Jim" Blake, adjutant from Waynesburg Disabled American Veterans, who led the Pledge of Allegiance at the commissioners’ June 2 regular meeting.
MAY 3, 2011 — COUNTY, FirstENERGY PERMANENTLY ENDOW SCHOLARSHIP
Representatives from FirstEnergy Corp. recently met with the Greene County Commissioners and made a final donation to the County of Greene/Allegheny Energy Scholarship, ensuring the scholarship’s permanent endowment. The County of Greene/Allegheny Energy Scholarship is awarded annually to Greene County graduating seniors who plan to attend Waynesburg University.
This year, 10 students – two from each of the county’s five high schools – are expected to receive the scholarship, which represents a $1,000 award to be used toward each student’s first year of enrollment.
Pictured: from l. to r., are Commissioner Chuck Morris; Jeffrey Elser, FirstEnergy director of external affairs; Judith Morrison, FirstEnergy manager of local affairs for Pennsylvania; Commissioner Pam Snyder; Diane Holder, FirstEnergy manager of external affairs; and Commissioner Archie Trader.
APRIL 21, 2011 — WEAR PURPLE DAY IN SUPPORT OF OUR RELAY FOR LIFE on April 30-May 1, 2011
Greene County Commissioners proclaimed Friday, April 29, 2011, Wear Purple Day at their April 21 regular meeting. The proclamation supports the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Greene County, which will be held April 30-May 1 at the Waynesburg Central High School Raider Field of Pride. Purple is the official color of Relay For Life.
Margie Smith, senior community income development representative for the American Cancer Society, thanked the commissioners for their continuing support of Relay and all of its related events and activities.
"You’ve never closed a door on us, and we are so appreciative," Smith said. "Our goal this year is to raise $180,000, and we are well on our way to reaching that goal."
Pictured: from l. to r., are Commissioner Chuck Morris; Jacki Headlee, Relay For Life of Greene County co-chair; Smith; Commissioner Pam Snyder; and Commissioner Archie Trader.
PLEDGE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG — COMMISSIONERS' MARCH 3 PUBLIC MEETING
The County Commissioners appreciate the service of all veterans as they have and always will protect our great country, and they want to also thank our local veterans for opening each public meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
MARCH 3, 2011 — Pictured is Frank Smith, Jr., 2nd Vice Commander of the Carmichaels VFW and member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 34, who led the Pledge of Allegiance at the commissioners’ March 3 regular meeting.
MARCH 2, 2011 — DAFFODIL DAYS PROCLAMATION
Greene County Commissioners proclaimed the week of March 14-20, 2011, Daffodil Days at their March 2 agenda meeting. This year marks the 37th anniversary of the American Cancer Society’s Daffodil Days program, which involves the sale of the flowers and related items every March. The daffodil is the symbol of hope in the fight against cancer.
Pictured, from l. to r., are Commissioner Chuck Morris; Carlyn Grimes, local Daffodil Days committee chair; Commissioner Pam Snyder; Jackalyn Delach, Waynesburg University Daffodil Days volunteer; and Commissioner Archie Trader.
February 23, 2011 — COMMISSIONERS PRESENT SCHOLARSHIP DONATION
WAYNESBURG, PA — Greene County Commissioners Pam Snyder, Archie Trader and Chuck Morris today presented WCCC President Daniel J. Obara and Dr. Nancy Davis, WCCC energy industry liaison for Greene County, with a $25,000 check to establish a scholarship fund for WCCC Greene County Education Center students. That donation, along with a $25,000 matching contribution from an anonymous donor, will fund the Windy Ridge Retreat/Allegheny Power Greene County Center Scholarship. Half of the $50,000 fund will be endowed, and the remainder will be available for student scholarships for the fall semester.
The Windy Ridge Retreat/Allegheny Power Greene County Center Scholarship will award $500 per student for tuition and books.
To be eligible for the scholarship, students must have three years of immediate past residency in Greene County and be enrolled at the WCCC Greene County Education Center in one of the following areas of study: business, education, health care, information technology or sciences. Students must complete and submit a WCCC Scholarship Application as well as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form by May 1.
Scholarship forms will be available in March by calling 1-800-262-2103, ext. 4215. For more information, visit www.wccc.edu.
Pictured: from l. to r., are are WCCC President Daniel J. Obara, WCCC Energy Industry Liaison Dr. Nancy Davis, and Greene County Commissioners Pam Snyder, Chuck Morris and Archie Trader.
February 16, 2011 — CHESAPEAKE ENERGY SUPPORTS GREENE COUNTY's DRUG TASK FORCE
WAYNESBURG, PA — Chesapeake Energy recently presented a $1,000 donation to Greene County Chief Detective Fran Suppok and Greene County Controller Dave Balint for Greene County’s Drug Task Force. The funding will be used to help offset task force personnel costs that exceed the allotment from the Pennsylvania attorney general’s office.
The detectives serve on the task force in addition to their regular duties as police officers and draw upon their experience to recognize, evaluate and eradicate drug trafficking in Greene County. Agents of the state attorney general’s office manage the task force with the assistance of the Greene County district attorney. The task force comprises members of the Carmichaels, Cumberland Township and Waynesburg Borough police departments and Greene County detectives.
Pictured: from l. to r., are Fran Suppok, chief detective and coordinator of the Greene County Drug Task Force, Colin Monaghan, Chesapeake Energy corporate development coordinator, and Greene County Controller Dave Balint. Click image to enlarge photo.
February 8, 2011 — GREENE COUNTY VETERANS COUNCIL
The Greene County Commissioners met February 8 with members of the Greene County Veterans Council to discuss veterans' issues.
LITTLE MS. BLACK & GOLD, REMMEY LOHR — 2011 STEELERS & PACKERS SUPERBOWL XLV
Pictured is Remmey Lohr, our 2010 Petite Miss Greene County Queen, decked out in Black and Gold for Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 6. The Greene County Commissioners declared the county "Black & Gold County" for the day, temporarily making Remmey "Miss Black & Gold County."
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February 3, 2011 — HEROES RUN PRESENTS $7,600 DONATIONS TO FAMILES
The sponsors and organizers of the 2010 Heroes Run/Walk today presented the families of two Greene County servicemen killed in Iraq with more the $15,000 to benefit memorial scholarship funds established in the men's honor. Click here for News Release.
Pictured: from l. to r., are are Commissioner Chuck Morris; Crystal Moskyok, Wal-Mart store manager; Marcy Sloneker, Wal-Mart district manager; Mary Anne and John Cox; Commissioner Pam Snyder; Jake Blaker, director of recreation; Pam Blaker, parks and recreation manager; Elizabeth Menhart, communications/tourism director; Commissioner Archie Trader; and Charlotte Popielarcheck, assistant chief clerk.
January 31, 2011 — SUPER BOWL 'TAIL'-GATE PARTY TO BENEFIT HUMANE SOCIETY OF GREENE COUNTY
The Greene County Commissioners and First Federal Savings & Loan of Greene County will host a “Steelers Super Bowl ‘Tail’-gate Party” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4, on the steps of the Greene County Courthouse. The event will benefit the Humane Society of Greene County and is open to the public. Click here to read the news release.
Pictured, seated, are Jane Gapen, humane society executive director, and Happy, the “Black & Gold Dog,” and standing, from l. to r., are Charles Trump, Jr., Assistant Secretary-Savings Officer at First Federal of Greene County, and Greene County Commissioners Pam Snyder, Archie Trader and Chuck Morris. Dogs like Happy are available for adoption at the Humane Society.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG AT THE COMMISSIONERS' MEETINGS The County Commissioners appreciate the service of all veterans as they have and always will protect our great country, and they want to also thank our local veterans for opening each public meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
JANUARY 20, 2011 — Pictured on the right leading the pledge for the commissioners’ Jan. 20, 2011, regular meeting is Tom Boyd, veterans’ service officer for the Waynesburg American Legion and treasurer of the Greene County Veterans’ Council, who led the pledge during the commissioners’ Jan. 20 regular meeting.
JANUARY 6, 2011 — Pictured on the left leading the pledge for the commissioners’ Jan. 6, 2011, regular meeting is Juddy Hurst, commander of the Waynesburg VFW.
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