The Armstrong County Commissioners met today with Mahoning Township officials to view the recently completed improvements to Pheasant Farm Road. The improvement project consisted of the resurfacing of 2.5 miles of roadway.  The total project cost was $66,040 with $34,254 being provided by the Armstrong County Commissioners through the County Liquid Fuels program.  Mahoning Township was one of nine municipalities to share the $150,000 worth of funding awarded through the County Liquid Fuels program earlier this year.

from left to right are: Mahoning Township Supervisors Terry Yeany and Ken Blake, Commissioners Rich Fink, Jim Scahill and Patty Kirkpatrick, Mahoning Township Supervisor Tom Seidle 

Contact: Darin Alviano       

Planning Coordinator

724-548-3223

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 Armstrong County Commissioners signed a proclamation supporting October 2011 as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  Ms. JoEllen Bowman, Executive Director of HAVIN in Armstrong County attended the meeting to accept the proclamation.

 In the past year in Armstrong County, HAVIN provided more than 694 domestic violence victims and their significant others with counseling services.  Armstrong County’s HAVIN also provided shelter for more than 115 individuals totaling 3,268 days.

Ms. Bowman expressed her appreciation to the Board of Commissioners and members of the community for their continued support of HAVIN and the programs that they offer.  She stated that this year the focus for the month will be child abuse and the connection between children raised in a home with abuse and the continued abuse they administer / endure in adult relationships.  HAVIN hopes that by focusing on victims at a young age they can turn the dynamics around.  October 24, 2011 will be Community Awareness Day; Ms. Bowman will be the coordinator this year and announced that the week will be filled with activities throughout the community.

 She invited everyone to attend a fundraising event to be held October 22, 2011 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at Kittanning Township Fire Hall.  The event is presented by EQT and will feature Pirates World Series Champions, Steve Blass 1971 and Grant Jackson 1979, along with Randy Grossman, a Steelers Superbowl Champ from 1974, 1975, 1978 and 1979.  The fundraiser benefits HAVIN, Armstrong County Community Action Agency and Armstrong County Habitat for Humanity.  Each group retains 100% of the proceeds from each ticket they sell. To request tickets that will benefit HAVIN or for more information please call their office at 724-543-1180.    

Ms. Bowman also announced that HAVIN is selling chances to win 8 tickets, a parking pass and $250 cash to the Steelers vs. St. Louis Rams on December 24^th at 1:00 pm.  Tickets are $10.00 and the winner is based on the PA lottery evening number of November 28^th.

 Commissioner Fink, Commissioner Kirkpatrick, HAVIN's Director JoEllen Bowman, Commissioner Scahill

Written by: Kathy Rashlich

Contact: George J. Skamai

County Administrator & Chief Clerk

Armstrong County Commissioners’ Office                     For Immediate Release

724-548-3214

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 The Armstrong County Board of Commissioners proclaimed October 2011 as Dignity & Respect Month in Armstrong County.  The campaign was started by the Center for Inclusion at UPMC in November of 2008 and introduced to UPMC employees in an effort to promote inclusion through behavioral and organizational change. 

The campaign has grown to include residents across the region, partnering with community leaders on efforts centered on multicultural awareness, workforce development and healthy communities.  A calendar of thirty tips of Dignity & Respect is available with highlights on how participants can incorporate acts of dignity and respect in everyday life. 

 If you are interested in taking the pledge, viewing the thirty tips or learning more information, please log onto www.dignityandrespect.org  or text RESPECT to 94253.  Over 60,000 people have taken the pledge.  What began as a work initiative to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, and respect at UPMC, today is a movement promoting inclusion in the workplace, unison within the community and anti-bullying in schools.

 ~ submitted by Kathleen Rashlich

 Contact: George J. Skamai

Armstrong County Commissioners’ Office                     For Immediate Release

724-548-3214

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 On September 22^nd, 2011 at the Public Meeting the Armstrong County Commissioners signed a proclamation adopting September 18 through 24, 2011 as Employ the Older Workers Week.  The Board of Commissioners recognized the workforce contributions of older workers, and encouraged employers and workers of all ages to recognize the many ways in which older employees contribute to a successful working environment.

 Ms. Debbie Reesman an Older Worker Employment Specialist with the Armstrong County Area Agency on Aging spoke at the meeting.  She praised the older workers for the wealth of knowledge and experience they bring to their jobs.  Ms. Reesman stated that the workers will be honored at a reception in October that will be attended by elected officials and employers.

Commissioner Fink, Janet Talerico, Executive Director, Armstrong County Area Agency on Aging, Debbie Reesman, Older Worker Employment Specialist, Armstrong County Area Agency on Aging, Commissioner Kirkpatrick 

~ submitted by Kathleen Rashlich

Contact: George J. Skamai

Armstrong County Commissioners’ Office                     For Immediate Release

724-548-3214

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 At the September 1st Public Meeting of the Armstrong County Commissioners a proclamation was signed asking everyone to stop and remember the heroes and victims of September 11th.  The Proclamation read as follows:

WHEREAS, In honor of the anniversary of the September 11^th attacks, we ask you to STOP AND REMEMBER; and

 WHEREAS, At 1:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on September 11^th, 2011, all Americans are asked to cease all regular activity for one minute; and

 WHEREAS, as bells and sirens ring out, take a moment to honor the victims of the worst terrorist attack on United States soil; and

 WHEREAS, governments and businesses, houses of worship and railways, fire and police departments and others are called on to ring bells and sound sirens as we observe this Moment of Remembrance; and

WHEREAS, at the same time across the country 1:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, noon, Central Daylight Time, 11:00 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time and 10:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time – we call on you to reflect on the lives lost and those affected by the tragedies of 9/11; and

 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the members of the Armstrong County Board of Commissioners encourage the citizens of this county join their fellow Americans to recognize and remember the tragedy of September 11, 2011 and the lives that were lost or altered by the terroristic acts that day.

The Commissioners have asked everyone to participate in honoring those we have lost on that tragic day 10 years ago.