M.A.G.I.C. MOMENTS NEWSLETTER
JANUARY 21, 2010
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CHANGES IN FIND OUT SERVICES:
Due to ongoing budget cuts, the Find Out Program has been forced to make changes in their service delivery. For the present time,
Find Out will be focused on maintaining the website with all the pertinent updates and additions to the Resource Directory,
populating the Community Calendar with the wide variety of events that are available in Greene County and compiling and
distributing the MAGIC Moments Newsletter each month. While some things have changed, our dedication to providing accurate
and up to date information has not and we will continue to offer the best possible service in spite of the existing constraints.
SMOKE DETECTORS:
Greene County Human Services reminds county residents that FREE smoke detectors are available at Catholic Charities in
Waynesburg. The smoke detectors are made available through a collaborative effort among Greene County Human Services, the
Safe Kids Coalition and the Waynesburg police. To obtain a smoke detector, please call Catholic Charities at 724-627-6410.
PILATES EXERCISE CLASSES:
January 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11 and 18 Kathy Cochran, a Certified Pilates Instructor will be teaching classes from 5 to 6 PM in the
4-H Building at the Greene County Fairgrounds. Cost is $4.00 per session and everyone is welcome to attend. Be sure to
wear comfortable clothing (Pilates is generally done without shoes). Bring a towel, water and a mat (if possible). This lowimpact workout promotes increased health, strength, flexibility and coordination. These classes are sponsored by the
Greene County Commissioners and the Dept. of Recreation. For more information please call 724-852-5323.
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES OF GREENE COUNTY:
This organization recently formed to promote economic development through the arts. They will be offering the following classes
to be held at Artisans located at 52 East High Street in Waynesburg.
January 21st from 6 to 8 PM. “Trade-Marking: Protecting Your Intellectual Creations. “ Cost is $20 and this workshop will explore
fundamental methods to protect intellectual property creations of all varieties.
For information on these or future classes call 724-833-9055 or visit http://www.createpa.com
PRODUCE TO PEOPLE:
January 22nd 11 AM to 2 PM at the Greene Valley Church of God (558 Crucible Road in Rices Landing) .This distribution usually
falls on the 3rd Friday of the month (with some exceptions). Free food distributions are available to all eligible persons. All
participants are requested to please bring their own bags or boxes for packing their items. No proof of income or residency is
required at this distribution, however everyone must sign a self-declaration of need form at the distribution site.
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NEW MINER TRAINING PROGRAM:
January 22nd is the application deadline for this opportunity. A new Miner Training Program offered by Greene County
Education Center of Westmoreland County Community College will take place from February 15th to the 18th. The cost is
$275 and will include catered box lunch, materials and training instruments. This class is open to all residents of Greene
and Washington counties who have a high school diploma or a GED certificate. For more information and application
materials please call WCCC Greene County Education Center at 724-627-3464.
5th ANNUAL WINTER FEST:
January 23rd from 9 AM to 4 PM the Friends of Ryerson Station will hold the fifth annual Winter Fest. Events will
include: ice skating, sled riding, hiking, a scavenger hunt, snowman building and more. Additional events: an
Introduction to Geocaching (an outdoor treasure-hunting game in which the participants use a Global Positioning System
(GPS) receiver or other navigational device) presented by Rod Burns, PA Game Commisssion wildlife conservation
officer and Tom Crist, Pa Fish and Boat commission wildlife conservation officer. Also, John Kobuchi will be
presenting a demonstration on trapping. The Winter Fest will sponsor a photo contest. So please think about
bringing a winter-related photo and enter it in the contest. There will be games and prizes. Aleppo Grange 2054 will
provide free refreshments and food including chili, brownies, hot chocolate and coffee. For more information please
call the park at 724-428-4254.
HINI VACCINATION CLINICS:
January 23, 30th and February 6th from 9 AM to noon The Pennsylvania Department of Health will be continuing their
vaccination efforts through the local state health centers. Our Greene County State Health Clinic is located at 432 E.
Oakview Drive, Waynesburg. Appointments are not needed. In addition, the state health center will be holding
immunization clinics on specific days during the week. For more information please call 724-627-3168 or statewide 1-877PA-HEALTH (1-877-724-3258).
SPAY/NEUTER CLINICS FOR CATS:
January 24, February 7th, 14th and 28th are the dates scheduled for the Catnip Acres Spay/Neuter Clinic for cats. The fee is
$30 which includes spay/neuter, FVRCP, rabies shot, frontline flea treatment and treatment for ear mites. Please call 724998-5910 and schedule your appointment. If you are interested in volunteering at the clinics please contact Faith at 724941-3991 or faith.bi@verizon.net to apply.
NATURAL GAS DRILLING WORKSHOPS:
January 25 is the deadline to register for this series of 4 workshops offered through Waynesburg University’s Center for
Research and Economic Development. “Your Business and Marcellus Shale: Voices of Experience” sessions are as
follows: Jan. 27—“Local Business Success Stories”; Feb. 3—“Working with the Industry: Natural Gas Company
Perspectives”; Feb. 10—“Local Business Success Stories and Lessons Learned”; Feb.17—“Partnering: Industry and Local
Business Panel. These educational workshops have been created to assist entrepreneurs and established small &
medium-sized businesses understand & respond to Marcellus Shale-related business opportunities. Breakfast will be
served courtesy of Tri-County Oil and Gas Expo and Greene County Industrial Developments, Inc. The workshops will run
from 8 AM to 9:30 AM in Room 104 of the Center for Research & Economic Development on the campus of Waynesburg
University. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend. Registration is required. Contact: Barbara Kirby at
bkirby@waynesburg.edu or 724-852-3388. To learn more, visit http://www.economicdevelopment.psu.edu/marcellusbiz
ZUMBA CLASSES:
January 26, Feb. 2, 9 and 16 from 6 PM to 7 PM mark the remaining 4 sessions of the Zumba classes. This fitness
program combines Latin music with simple yet powerful exercise moves. The classes are sponsored through the Greene
County Department of Recreation and will be held in the Upper Level of the 4-H Building at the Fairgrounds. Fee is $8.00
per class and attendees are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing, shoes with support and bring along water and a
towel. For more information please call 724-852-5323.
PERFORMING ARTS SERIES:
January 26th at 7:30 PM Waynesburg University’s Performing Arts Series will present pianist Julia Ziberquit. The concert
will take place in the Goodwin Performing Arts Center. Admission is $5.00 and this event is open to the public. For more
information please call (724-627-8171) or email Pat Bristor at pbristor@waynesburg.edu.
“SOUP FOR THE SOUL” LUNCHEON:
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January 27th from 11 AM to 1 PM Waynesburg University will host their annual “Soup for the Soul” luncheon on the 3 rd
floor of the Stover Campus Center. Tickets can be purchased for $5 at the door. All proceeds from the luncheon will
benefit the Waynesburg University Mission Service Trip Fund. There will be more than 10 varieties of soup available and
the public is invited to attend. For more information please contact Kelley Hardie at 724-852-3402.
KIDS OF THE KING:
January 27, February 3, 10, 17 and 24th are the upcoming dates scheduled for a special program for children grades K
through 5. This time for fun and fellowship is offered by the First Baptist Church of Waynesburg (located at 303 W. High
Street). The program will be held on Wednesdays from 6 PM to 7:45 PM and the activities include Bible stories, crafts,
music, games, snacks and field trips. For more information please call 724-627-6444 or email fbcwaynesburg@aol.com
This program is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY FAMILY PROGRAM:
January 27th, February 3rd and 10th Southwest Regional Medical Center has been offering a special program for patients
coping with mental illness. The weekly sessions are held from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM on the First Floor of the Medical Arts
Building. Jonathan Johnson, LCSW will be the facilitator. Discussion points include: 1.) Exploring the different diagnoses
and the most effective treatments, 2.) Identifying reasonable expectations for individuals suffering from mental illness 3.)
Explaining the fundamentals of the Mental Health Recovery Philosophy and how it can be applied to daily living 4.)
Addressing the grieving process that is associated with having loved ones diagnosed with a mental illness and 5.)
Discussing the effective treatments for mental illness. For more information please contact Jonathan Johnson at 724-6272755.
PRODUCE TO PEOPLE:
January 28th 10 AM to noon at the Greene County Fairground (this distribution usually falls on the 4th Thursday of the month). Free
food distributions are available to all eligible persons. All participants are requested to please bring their own bags or boxes for
packing their items. No proof of income or residency is required at this distribution, however everyone must sign a self-declaration of
need form at the distribution site.
HAVRILESKO AND HOLBERT BENEFIT:
January 30th Stryker’s Bar and Grill (1117 Willow Rd., Waynesburg) will be hosting two separate events as a benefit for the
Havrilesko and Holbert families. There will be a spaghetti dinner from noon until 6 PM (all you can eat spaghetti, salad, rolls,
beverage and dessert) for a $10 donation. Local businesses will also be sponsoring a Chinese Auction with numerous gift
certificates being raffled off. Mark Palmer will be providing acoustic music. From 9 PM until 1 AM the rock and roll band “Longshot”
will be performing and anyone 21 years and over is invited to attend. A $5.00 minimum donation will be taken at the door and drink
specials will be provided by Stryker’s. All proceeds from both events will benefit the families.
VOLUNTEER TRAINING:
January 30th from 9 AM to 1 PM the Hospice Care Corp. located at 102 Carmichaels Plaza in Carmichaels will be holding a special
training for volunteers. This is a basic training that will introduce interested volunteers to the hospice concept of care, how care is
provided in this service area and what opportunities are available for anyone who might choose to volunteer with this hospice
organization. It will also cover the basics of HIPAA, risk management and volunteer record documentation. From here if an
individual decides to volunteer with the organization then they may have additional training based on their area of interest. The
training is free and open to the public. Contact person is Kim Mitchell (304-212-8345) or kmitchell@hospicecarecorp.org Website:
http://www.hospicecarecorp.org
PRODUCE TO PEOPLE:
February 5th from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM there will be a food distribution at Harvey’s Grange in Graysville. (This distribution usually
falls on the 1st Friday of each month). Free food distributions are available to all eligible persons. All participants are requested to
please bring their own bags or boxes for packing their items. No proof of income or residency is required at this distribution, however
everyone must sign a self-declaration of need form at the distribution site.
INDOOR MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET:
February 7th the Greene County Fairgrounds will be the site of the 21st annual Indoor Motorcycle Swap Meet. This is an opportunity
to purchase and sell motorcycle parts and memorabilia. For more information please call 724-883-2460.
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SKATE & DANCE:
Feb. 5th, March 5th, April 2nd and May 7th the Mon View Roller Rink in Greensboro will be hosting Friday night “Skate and
Dance” events. The skating portion will take place from 6 PM to 9 PM (fee of $5.00) and the dancing will be from 9 PM to 11
PM (fee of $4.00). Fee will only be $8.00 to attend both skating and dancing. These events are sponsored by the Greene
County Commissioners and the Dept. of Recreation. Contacts: Mon View Roller Rink: (724-943-3440) or Dept. of
Recreation (724-852-5323).
MISS GREENE COUNTY PAGEANT APPLICATION DEADLINE:
February 10th by 4:30 PM all materials to apply for this pageant must be delivered to the Greene County Dept. of Recreation
at 107 Fairgrounds Road in Waynesburg. The 20th annual Miss Greene County Pageant includes the following age categories:
Tiny Miss (2-4 yrs); Petite Miss (5-7 yrs.); Junior Miss (8-11 yrs.); Young Miss (12-14 yrs.) and Teen Miss (15-17 yrs.) To qualify
participants must submit a complete application, which includes several forms, $400 minimum in advertising sponsorships and 5x7
& 8x10 photos (color or black and white). This year the application fee has been waived. Contestants are judged on their photos and
modeling of sportswear and formal wear. Also, there is a talent performance for all groups except Tiny Miss and only Young Miss
and Teen Miss Contestants will be judged on interviews. Applications are available at the Department of Recreation office and the
Greene County Commissioner's office. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Greene County Dept. of Recreation's summer
day camp program. The pageant will be held on March 7th at 2 PM at Carmichaels Area High School.
CHILDFEST PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING:
Feb. 11th the Childfest Planning Committee will meet at 1:30 PM in the basement conference room of Penn State Cooperative
Extension Services at 26 W. High Street in Waynesburg. Everyone is welcome to attend and help collaborate for this special annual
event to be held on April 17th at the Greene County Fairgrounds. This year’s theme is “Come to Your Senses.”
BOOK CLUB MEETING:
February 16th at 6 PM the Bowlby Public Library Book Club will meet at the library. The book to be discussed will be Ghost Riders
by Sharyn McCrumb. New members are always welcome to join! Contact the Library for more information at 724-627-9776.
UNBIRTHDAY PARTY:
February 19th The Family Literacy Department, along with the Children's Department of the Bowlby Library invites you and your
family members to a very special "Unbirthday Party," from 4:00 p.m. 'til 8:00 p.m. We will be playing traditional unbirthday party
games, sharing an unbirthday cake & other snacks, and making a special unbirthday craft! Please plan on joining us this day! You
can pre-register your family by calling the Library at 724.627.9776.
ANGEL FOOD MINISTRIES:
February 22nd from 9 AM to 10 AM has been set for the food distribution in Waynesburg at the Oak View United Methodist Church
at 160 Rolling Meadows Road. (Last day for placing an order will be Feb. 12th by 2 PM for on-site orders and Feb. 15th by 5 PM for
online orders). Please note the change in distribution site. There is presently only ONE contact for placing your order and prepayment: Becky (724-833-5115) at Oak View Methodist Church (there are several sign-up opportunities). Payment may be mailed:
must send a money order only, made payable to: Oakview United Methodist Church (no food stamps or personal checks accepted
by mail). Tell your neighbors, family and friends. Volunteers are welcome. To order by mail send payment to: Oakview United
Methodist Church Attention: Becky—AFM at 160 Rolling Meadow Road, Waynesburg, PA 15370
For information only please email Angelfood@windstream.net. *NEW:
Info, menus & ordering online at:
http://www.OakViewUMC.net/angel-food
GRANDPARENTS AND RELATIVES AS PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP MEETING:
Feb. 22nd from 5:30 PM to 7 PM will be the first meeting for this newly formed support group. Meetings will be held at the CARE
Center located at 35 S. West Street in Waynesburg. This support group welcomes grandparents or relatives age 45 and over who
are raising grandchildren or another relative’s children. The group will continue to meet on the 4th Monday of each month offering an
opportunity for grandparents and relative care givers to come together and provide mutual support and advocacy for each other.
The support group meetings will be presenting eight consecutive monthly workshops entitled “Parenting the Second Time Around.”
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These workshops are designed specifically to meet the needs of grandparents, relatives and other non-parental caregivers who are
parenting related & non-related children. Topics include child and adolescent development, discipline and guidance,
acknowledgement of ambivalent feelings, rebuilding a family, living with teens, legal issues and advocacy. The workshops are
entitled as follows: Workshop #1—“It Wasn’t Supposed to Be Like This”; Workshop #2—“Getting to Know You”; Workshop #3—
“Rebuilding a Family”; Workshop #4—“Discipline is Not a Dirty Word, But It May Look Different Today”; Workshop #5—“Legal
Concerns of Relatives Raising Children”; Workshop #6—“Standing up for Grandparents/Grandchildren’s Rights”; Workshop #7—
Grandparents and Teens Living Together”; Workshop #8—“Living with Teens Can Be Challenging”. Children are also invited and
child care along with activities will be provided. There will also be refreshments and a door prize. For more information or to
register please call: Southwestern PA Area Agency on Aging, Inc Grandparent Program 1-888-300-2704 Ext. 4646.
PAVING THE PATH TO KINDERGARTEN:
Feb. 22nd from 5:30 PM to 7 PM the Greene County Early Care and School Success Community Engagement Team and
the Greene County Family Center will begin their sessions for a special program called “Paving the Path to Kindergarten.”
Free books, materials and a meal will be provided. Additional dates for the program are: March 22nd from 10 AM to 11:30
AM, April 26th from 5:30 PM to 7 PM, May 24th from 10AM to 11:30 AM and June 28th from 11 AM to 1 PM. The sessions will
include introductions to the days of the week, months of the year, name recognition, school bus orientation and the
Pledge of Allegiance. These sessions will be held at the Waynesburg Family Center located at 1505 Morris Street in
Waynesburg (724-627-3226).
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES OF GREENE COUNTY:
February 25 from 6 to 8 PM : “A Business Plan.” Cost is $20 and this class will examine a business plan, with a focus on goals,
mission, resources, problems and opportunities. Any business owner will benefit from this introduction to business plans.
For information on these or future classes call 724-833-9055 or visit http://www.createpa.com
STORY HOUR:
March 1st marks the first day of Spring Story Time at the Bowlby Public Library for children of all ages! The staff is currently taking
registration in the Children's Department. For more information please call the library at 724.627.9776.
GRANT WRITING 101:
March 1st and March 15th Grant Writing 101 is a workshop sponsored by the Community Foundation of Greene County in
conjunction with the Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management. This is a two-part, hands-on grant writing workshop for
staff and board members of nonprofit organizations and other interested individuals focusing on writing letters of inquiry
and grant proposals for funding from foundations, corporations and other private donors. The six hour seminar will be
held at the Stover Campus Center (3rd floor conference room) on the Waynesburg University Campus from 5:30 PM to 8:30
PM. . The workshop will be taught by Teresa Gregory, CFRE (director of foundation and government grant seeking at
Robert Morris University.) A light dinner will be served. There is a fee for this two-day seminar---please call for more
information and to register. Contact is Bette Stammerjohn, Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Greene
County. Call 724-627-2010 or visit their website at http://www.cfgcpa.org
14th ANNUAL MOM’S SHOWER:
April 27th the 14th Annual Mom’s Shower will take place at the First Baptist Church located at the corner of West and High
Streets in Waynesburg. This free event welcomes anyone who is pregnant or has a child under the age of two. The day
will begin with registration from 10:30 AM until 11:30 AM and the shower, games and lunch will take place from 11:45 AM
to 1:45 PM. More than 20 exhibitors will be present and provide valuable information and free giveaways. For more
information or to make a reservation for childcare (for children over the age of one), please call 1-877-814-0788 Ext. 440.
This event is sponsored by the Greene County Mom’s Shower Planning Committee.
ENERGY ASSISTANCE INFORMATION:
LIHEAP:
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps low-income families pay their heating bills. LIHEAP is a grant.
You do not have to repay it.
To receive help…
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You don’t have to be on public assistance
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You don’t need to have an unpaid heating bill
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You can either rent or own your home
LIHEAP offers both cash and crisis grants. Families may apply for:
Cash Grants
Cash grants help families pay their heating bills. The grant payment is sent directly to your utility company or fuel provider, and it will
be credited on your bill. (In some cases, the check may be mailed to you directly.)
Crisis Grants
Crisis grants help households who have an emergency and are in immediate danger of being without heat. Emergency situations
include:
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A fuel shortage that many leave you without heat
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Having utility service shut off
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Having broken heating equipment
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Apply online at: www.compass.state.pa.us or call our local County Assistance Office at 724-627-7668 or 1-888-410-
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Located at 100 Greene Plaza, Waynesburg, PA 15370
Request an application by calling the Statewide LIHEAP Hotline at 1-866-857-7095 or TDD for the hearing impaired 1800-451-5886
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Applications are available at your local county assistance office
To apply, you will need
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Names of people in your household
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Dates of birth for all household members
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Social Security Numbers for all household members
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Proof of income for all household members
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A recent heating bill
ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES:
2009 - 2010
LIHEAP (For
Homeowners
and Renters)
Household
Size
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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Maximum
Income
$ 16,245
$ 21,855
$ 27,465
$ 33,075
$ 38,685
$ 44,295
$ 49,905
$ 55,515
$ 61,125
$ 66,735
DOLLAR ENERGY FUND, INC.:
(To apply please contact Catholic Charities at 724-627-6410 to make an appointment)
Participating Utility Companies:
GAS: Columbia Gas, Dominion Peoples, Equitable Gas, T.W. Phillips Gas & Oil Co. and Valley Energy Gas
ELECTRIC: Allegheny Power, Citizens Electric, Duquesne Light, Met-Ed, Penelec, Penn Power and Wellsboro Electric
WATER: Pennsylvania American Water
Maximum Grant:
The maximum grant amount the applicant may receive is $500. Applicants can only receive one grant per utility, per program year
(10/1/09—9/30/10).
Grant awards are based on need and each family’s circumstances are different. Grant amounts are determined on a case by case
basis.
Balance Requirement: Applicants must have an outstanding balance on their utility bill of at least $100. Senior Citizens (age 62
and over) may have a $0 balance as long as there is no existing credit on the account.
Application Attachments: Verification of income or proof of LIHEAP or CRISIS application, when those programs are open must be
attached to all application. Also, a copy of the most recent utility bill with proof of minimum payment must be attached to all
applications.
Eligibility Guidelines: Account must be residential, single home or apartment. No “cooking only,” commercial, industrial or
apartments with shared utilities.
Sincere Effort of Payment: Applicants must have paid at least $150 on their gas and electric accounts in the last 90 days. Senior
Citizens (age 62 and over) must have paid at least $100 on their gas and electric accounts in the last 90 days (Exceptions may be
made in cases of extreme hardships).
Program Dates:
Open from December 1, 2009 through January 31, 2010 for services that are off only. Available from February 1, 2010 through
February 28, 2010 for services that are off or in threat of termination. If applicants are eligible and programs are open, applicants
must apply for LIHEAP and CRISIS before applying for the Dollar Energy Fund Hardship Program.
Starting March 1, 2010, the Hardship Program is open to all eligible applicants regardless of service status.
Household Size
200% Monthly
200% Yearly
1
$1,805.00
$21,660.00
2
$2,428.00
$29,136.00
3
$3,052.00
$36,624.00
4
$3,675.00
$44,100.00
5
$4,298.00
$51,576.00
6
$4,922.00
$59,064.00
7
$5,545.00
$66,540.00
8
$6,168.00
$74,016.00
For each additional
ADD $623.00
ADD $7,476.00
household member
WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM:
Ken Provlic - Washington/Greene Counties
800-841-6899
kprovlic@wea.actionhousing.org
Program Purpose:
This is a Free Weatherization Program funded through the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). This
program is geared primarily to provide the necessary repairs to an eligible unit to reduce the amount of air infiltration "out of" and
"into" the home. Our service area includes North, East, West and some parts of Southern Allegheny County, the city of Pittsburgh
and Washington and Greene Counties.
www.affordablecomfort.org - Check out this site for upcoming conferences, news and events.
How Does the Program Generally Work: Approved Contractors do the necessary weatherization repairs that make the unit energy
efficient:
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Replace cracked or broken glass in windows
Caulk/Weather-strip around windows
Weather-strip around outside doors
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Reglaze windows
Replace or install threshold and door sweeps
Insulation blanket around hot water tank
Insulation wrap around exposed pipes
Insulation/attic area (where applicable)
Safety Check on Heating Plant and Hot Water Tank
Income Eligibility Guidelines:
The weatherization program is opened to homeowners as well as renters. The eligibility requirements are as follows:
1.
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3.
Signed and completed application.
Proof of ownership of the property, and owner’s willingness to make repairs when not owner-occupied.
Application must meet the income guidelines according family size, as designated by (DCED) as of March 1998.
All income must be totaled by *GROSS amount received* (before taxes or deductions)
Family Size
Limit*
1
$21,660
2
$29,410
3
$36,620
4
$44,100
5
$51,580
6
$59,060
7
$66,540
8
$74,020
9
$81,500
10
$88,980
EFFECTIVE 08/27/2009. Percentages of Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Each additional member, add $7,480.00
* Income Guidelines are subject to change
Specific Benefits/Services Provided:
Clients receive tremendous benefits through the Free Weatherization Program by the reduction of their fuel consumption and the
lowering of their heating bills. This in turn creates a warmer and more comfortable draft-free environment for clients in their homes
through the winter months.
Application/Filing Procedures:
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Applications are either mailed in or brought in by applicants. Processing of the applications is on a first-come, first-served basis of
completed applications received into our agency. All necessary income verification, (such as pay stubs, letter from employer, DPA
Print Out, LIHEAP Eligibility Certificate, Social Security Print Out, etc.) and proof of ownership (complete copy of recorded deed,
Copy of Title for Trailer Home) must accompany the application to insure completion of application.
Funded By:
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development U.S. Department of Energy
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES:
Greene County Transportation Program has extended its office hours. New hours: 7 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday. Please
call to schedule appointments no later than noon on the day before a requested ride (and before noon on Friday if the requested trip
day falls on a Monday). Out of county trips are for medical appointments and will be scheduled between 10 AM and 2 PM. Trips to
Washington County and Pittsburgh will run on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Trips to Fayette County will run on Tuesdays
and Thursdays. Trips to Morgantown, WV will run on Tuesdays. For more information please call 724-627-6778 or toll free at 1877-360-7433.
PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE:
If your physician prescribes an antibiotic as part of your treatment, simply bring your prescription to any participating Giant Eagle
Pharmacy® and receive up to a 14-day supply of qualifying, generic antibiotics — absolutely FREE.
The following antibiotics are included in the program:
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Amoxicillin
Ampicillin
Cephalexin
Ciprofloxacin
Doxycycline Hyclate
Erythromycin
Gentamicin
Penicillin
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
Tetracycline
For a complete listing go to: http://www.gianteagle.com/media/content/giant%20eagle/rx%20-%20pharmacy/pages/freeantibiotics-list.pdf
The FREE antibiotics program has no limit on the number of prescriptions you can fill, and covers new prescriptions and refills….as
long as the program lasts.
“SILVER SNEAKERS”:
Starting in January the Waynesburg Senior Citizens Center at 341 N. Richhill Street will be offering a special fitness program.
Silver Sneakers has been designed exclusively for Medicare-eligible individuals and offers physical activity (focusing on muscular
strength and range of movement), health education and social events. These classes will be held on Wednesdays and Fridays at
12:15 PM. This program requires no additional cost beyond the monthly premium to all Medicare-eligible members of Highmark in
PA. For more information regarding this fitness program please visit http://www.silversneakers.ocm or call 1-888-423-4632.
HEART MONTH:
Southwest Regional Medical Center is working on plans to offer weekly classes and lectures during the month of February in
celebration with the American Heart Association’s “Heart Month.” Please contact Bob Schiffbauer at 724-627-2605 for more details.
RECYLING:
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Don’t forget that there are 13 recycling trailers located at the following locations in Greene County: Aleppo Township Building in
New Freeport, Carmichaels Area High School, Center Township Building in Rogersville, Cumberland Township Building in
Carmichaels, Dunkard Township Building in Bobtown, Grover C. Hughes Building in Waynesburg Borough, Jackson Township
Building in Holbrook, Jefferson Township Building in Rices Landing, Mapletown Jr./Sr. High School in Greensboro, Morris Township
Building in Sycamore, Perry Township Building in Mt. Morris, Wayne Township Building in Spraggs and West Greene Middle-Senior
High School in Rogersville. Materials that can be recycled: aluminum, cardboard, glass (green, brown and clear), paper, plastic
and tin. For more information on recycling in Greene County please call Greene Arc at 724-627-5511 or the Ruff Creek Recycling
Center at 724-852-3062.
ADULT EDUCATION CENTER:
IU1 has an Adult Education Center at the CareerLink, 4 W. High Street in Waynesburg offering free GED instruction. They also
administer the GED tests at this site. Individuals wishing to take the GED test must be pre-registered and paid in full by noon
the day prior to the test. No one will be able to register the day of testing! The cost is $55 (re-test is $11.00) money orders
only made payable to: “IU1—GED.” Contact is Amy Milliken at 724-852-2900 Ext. 226 or email millikena@iu1.k12.pa.us
Test dates for 2010: Feb 16-17, March 16-17, April 20-21 and May 18-19.
EVEN START:
Community Action Southwest Even Start program invites parents to explore a whole new world. This is a free, “in the home”
Family Literacy Program for adults who have an educational need and a child under the age of eight. Services include: increasing
math & reading skills, preparing for the GED test at home, preparing for your Driver’s License Test, helping to prepare your child for
school and learning about your child’s brain development along with fun, family centered activities.
Call 1-877-814-0788 Ext. 516 or 724-627-3226.
COMPUTER CLASSES:
Community Action Southwest’s COMPUTER LEARNING CENTER at 58 E. Greene Street in Waynesburg offers free
computer classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 PM – 2:30 PM and 2:30 PM to 4 PM. The Carmichaels Activity Center
offers free computer classes every Monday and Wednesday (there are two class periods: 1 PM to 2:30 PM and 2:30 PM to
4 PM). Please call Community Action Southwest at 724-852-2893 Ext 508 or 724-627-3226 to register.
BUDGETING CLASSES:
Community Action Southwest is offering Budgeting Classes on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 10 AM to noon.
These classes will be held at the Community Action Southwest Office located at 58 E. Greene Street in Waynesburg. For
more information please call Becky at 724-852-2893 Ext. 516.
ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES:
Community Action Southwest will be sponsoring Adult Education Classes in Greene County. Get your GED/Review Basic
Math-Reading-Writing Skills-Enhance Your Job Search/Improve Your Job Performance and Help your Children with their
Homework.
Sites:
Waynesburg Career Link Tue. and Thurs.
Carmichaels Activity Center:
Mon. and Wed.
9 AM – noon
1 PM – 4 PM
All classes are on-going and are operated open entry and open exit. For more information please call 724-852-2893 or 1-877-8140788 Ext. 516.
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VOLUNTEER TUTORS NEEDED:
Community Action Southwest is looking for tutors to work with adults who are trying to improve their reading, writing, and math
skills in order to pass the G.E.D. exam. Volunteers will complete a 1 hour introductory training and be paired with an adult in his/her
community. Volunteers will: Gain work experience, receive free training and make a difference in the life of someone in our
community. For more information please call 724-627-3226 or 1-877-814-0788 Ext. 516.
PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE FATHERHOOD WORKSHOPS:
Community Action Southwest’s Greene County Family Center will be holding “Promoting Responsible Fatherhood” workshops.
Time and location will be announced. For more information, please call 724-627-3226 or 724-852-2893 Ext. 539.
PARENTING CLASSES:
Community Action Southwest’s Greene County Family Center is also conducting Parenting Classes. The classes are open to
the public. Referrals are also accepted. For more information please call 724-627-3226 or 724-852-2893 Ext. 539.
YOGA INSTRUCTION:
Classes will be held on Saturdays from 9 AM to 10 AM at the Hewitt Presbyterian Church (1206 Crucible Road in Rices
Landing)—donation requested.
Classes will be held on Mondays from 6 PM to 7:30 PM at the Carmichaels Senior Center (100 Nemacolin Road, Carmichaels) -Fee is $6.00 per class.
Instructor is Virginia Wainwright.
LIBRARY SERVICES:
BOWLBY LIBRARY: (Due to recent state budget cuts their new operating hours as of January 4, 2010 are: Monday 12 -8
PM, Tuesday & Thursday 10 AM to 4 PM, Wednesday 10 AM to 8 PM and Friday & Saturday from 9:30 AM -3:30 PM. Also,
keep in mind that the library follows the Central Greene School District for snow closings.
The Family Literacy Department at Eva K. Bowlby Public Library announced the availability of three new programs that have been
funded by a grant from Comcast Foundation. These tools offer patrons of all ages new opportunities for learning. As Internet-based
applications, two of the three programs are available not only at the library at 311 N. West Street, but may be accessed anywhere
that an individual has access to the Internet plus a membership card to the library.
1. Learning Express Library offers a wide range of interactive, online learning centers geared to help achieve
goals at school, work and in life offering opportunities for students from the elementary grades and continuing to
adulthood. Individuals can practice their math, work on attaining their GED, prepare for the SAT test or even work on a
resume. 2. Mango Languages is an online language learning system that can help someone learn to converse in more
than 20 languages, including Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Mandarin Chinese and Greek. The system
allows the user to quickly learn some foreign words and phrases before traveling overseas for business or pleasure, or
one can choose the complete course for a more thorough study of nine different languages. For those speaking English
as a second language, Mango offers 14 programs to help learn English words and phrases. 3. The Early Literacy Station
is an "all-in-one" learning station designed for children pre-K through fourth grade. Located in the children's department,
the Early Literacy Station is pre-loaded with more than 45 top-rated software titles to provide age-appropriate and fun
learning experiences to get on the right track of learning. The Early Literacy Station's educational software covers seven
areas: reading, math, science, social studies, writing, arts and music and reference. Children have to come to the library
to use the Early Literacy Station, but for the other two programs, log on to http://www.evakbowlby.org and click on the
Learning Express Literacy or Mango Languages links. The library's Family Literacy Department also offers free one-onone tutoring to patrons of all ages. For more information on any of these services please call 724-627-9776.
State and Federal Tax forms are available at The Eva K. Bowlby Public Library. The forms displayed will be determined
by the supply from the federal and state governments. The Bowlby Library has no control over the amount of forms or the
lack thereof. The IRS will provide listings for tax help lines if more assistance is needed; library staff is not trained to offer
tax advice.
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.T.O.P.S. (Taking Off Pounds Sensibily) meets at the library from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM every Saturday. This support
group is for anyone interested in weight management. New members are always welcome.
The Friends of the Bowlby Public Library is accepting new members. Joining the organization is easy and your taxdeductible donation will benefit the library. Membership is open for supporting and active members.
The library is looking for local artists to display their artwork. Collectors may also display their special collections in the
display cases.
Please call the library 724-627-9776 for more information. Visit their website at http://www.evakbowlby.org
FLENNIKEN LIBRARY:
The library continues to offer tutoring on Monday, Wednesday Thursday, with a state-certified teacher. Please call for
an appointment (724-966-5263).
Book Club: held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM. February 9, 2010 --The book for February is Tenney’s Landing:
Stories by Catherine Tudish. The discussion leader is Linda Orsted.
Visit their website at http://www.flenniken.org
SOCIAL SECURITY:
A representative from the Social Security Office will be available on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 9 AM to noon and again
from 1 PM to 2 PM at the Greene County CareerLink located at 4 W. High Street in Waynesburg. No appointments are necessary.
OPEN ARMS DROP-IN CENTER:
Open Arms Drop-In Center is located at 24 N.Washington Street in Waynesburg. Hours of operation: Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday and Friday from noon until 5 PM. Open Arms is a safe and friendly gathering place for socialization and fellowship.
Membership is open to any adult 18 years or older who has or has had mental health issues. Come and visit, play games, do crafts
and meet new friends. (724-627-3213).
DAILY BUS SERVICE:
Mountain Line’s Grey Line daily service from northern West Virginia to Pittsburgh has added a stop in Waynesburg. The
Grey Line will stop at Greene County Airport at 10:40 AM on the way north to Pittsburgh International Airport and at 3 PM
on the return trip to Morgantown. A complete copy of the schedule and details on their services are located on the
Mountain Line Web site at http://www.busride.org and passengers are encouraged to make advance reservations there, as
well.
SUPPORT GROUPS:
NA/AA Meetings:
http://www.greenefindout.org/eventpdfs/12%20step%20support%20groups%20februrary%202008.rtf
CELEBRATE RECOVERY:
A Christian based 12 step support group for anyone experiencing hurts, hang-ups or harmful habits. Meetings will be held at
West Sides (595 W. High Street in Waynesburg) on Monday evenings from 7 PM to 8:30 PM. Everyone is welcome to attend.
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS:
This support group for the family and or loved ones of a compulsive gambler meets at 7:30 PM on Wednesdays at the
Brownson House at 1415 Jefferson Avenue in Washington, PA. Call 412-281-7484 for more information. National Hotline
for Gamblers Anonymous is 1-888-424-3577.
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CO-DEPENDENT ANONYMOUS:
This support group meets at 6 PM on Sundays at the Sunlight Club (234 E. Maiden Street in Washington, PA) for more
information please call John at 724-288-5899.
GREENE COUNTY ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP:
The Greene County Alzheimer’s Support Group will meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 PM in the Golden Living Center
Dining Room. The Center (formerly Beverly HealthCare) is located at 300 Center Avenue. Golden Living facilitates two groups: for
care givers and for care receivers.
Please contact Nancy Riggle at 724-852-2020 for more information.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
A support group for victims of domestic violence meets weekly. Victims and/or significant
others of victims may attend. For meeting location and time, please contact Cheryl at the Greene County Women’s Center
at 724-852-2463.
SMOKING CESSATION: Want to quit smoking? Join the Bee Free Program, a free program to help qualified Greene
County residents quit smoking. Offering: Nicotine Replacement Patches, Group Sessions, Individual Telephone
Counseling and support materials. To register call the Greene County Tobacco Control Program at 724-852-5276 Ext. 514
or toll free to 1-888-317-7106 Ext. 514.
COMPULSIVE EATERS ANONYMOUS: Compulsive Eaters Anonymous meets at 9:30 AM on Tuesdays at Hewitt
Presbyterian Church in Rices Landing. Call 724-222-7500.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Overeaters Anonymous meets on Tuesdays at 7 P.M. at the Church of the Covenant, 267 E.
Beau Street in Washington. Contact is Nancy at 724-746-2274.
T.O.P.S. (TAKING OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY):
Waynesburg Chapter of TOPS meets at the Rolling Meadows Church of God, 595 Rolling Meadows Road in Wbg. TOPS
is for men, women, teens and children ages 7 and older. The chapter meets every Thursday. Weigh-in is at 6:55 P.M. and
the meeting begins at 7 P.M. http://www.tops.org For more information call Peggy Baily (Treasurer) at 724-852-6294.
There is an additional T.O.P.S. Chapter that meets in Waynesburg at the Bowlby Public Library (311 N. West Street). Their
meeting day is Saturday from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. This group also extends an invitation to men, women, teens and
children age 7 years and older. http://www.tops.org
Greene Academy is the site of another TOPS—location is North Market Street in Carmichaels. Meetings are on Tuesday at
5 PM for weigh in and 4:30 PM for the meeting. http://www.tops.org
SOUP KITCHENS:
The Good Neighbor Lunch serves meals from 11 A.M. until 1:30 P.M. every Monday, Thursday and Saturday at the St. Ann
Social Hall (724-627-7568).
The Good Neighbor Dinner takes place on the last Friday of each month at the First Presbyterian Church on College
Street, Waynesburg from 5 P.M. to 6 P.M. Everyone is welcome. For more info please call 724-627-6006.
CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICES:
CCCS helps people to get back in control of their financial health by providing FREE personalized, immediate counseling
sessions between the client and an experienced credit counselor. Immediate telephone counseling is available, in addition
to in-person and telephone counseling by appointment. Call 1-888-511-2227 and a counselor will work with you to
determine your monthly income, expenses and creditor payments. A systematic debt management program may be
devised to work in cooperation with your creditors. Under this kind of arrangement you send a monthly payment to the
agency which then disburses the funds to creditors in the agreed-upon amount. Hours of operation: Mon – Thurs. 8 A.M.
to 8 P.M.; Friday 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. and Saturday 8 A.M. to 2 P.M.
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FLEA MARKETS: Greene County Dept. of Recreation hosts a Flea Market every Tuesday and Saturday from 7 A.M. to 2
P.M. at the Greene County Fairgrounds. Contact number is 724-852-5323.
Carmichaels and Cumberland Township Volunteer Fire Company hosts a flea market every Sunday now through
Palm Sunday 2010. Tables are $5.00 each; public admission is 25 cents.
UPCOMING MEETINGS (OPEN TO ALL):
COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM is a special program for our mental health consumers in Greene County. A
Community Support Program works together with county social service agencies, various community agencies and
natural supports to help those who face serious mental illness live independently in the community. Assistance is
provided for management of medications, housing and employment issues, school functions, participation in community
recreational activities, developing job skills and accessing appropriate benefits. This group meets on the 3rd Monday of
each month. The committee meeting is at 10 A.M. (for co-chairs only) and the regular meeting is at 10:30 A.M. (all are
welcome). Location of the meetings: Ft. Jackson Bldg., 19 S. Washington St., Wbg (Large Conference Room on 3rd Floor).
For more information or to be added to the CSP invitation mailing list please contact Dean Virgili at 724-852-5276 or email
at dvirgili@co.greene.pa.us.
M.A.G.I.C. TASK GROUP MEETINGS (if you are not part of a group, please consider joining a group that interests you.
New members are ALWAYS welcome):
EARLY CARE & SCHOOL SUCCESS meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 1:30 PM in the large conference room on
the third floor of the Ft. Jackson Building. Every third month: January, April, July and October we hold our Consortium meeting in
collaboration with Jefferson Morgan at Tom & Amy’s Restaurant at 9 AM. On the third month’s that will also serve as our ECE
meetings. For more information please contact Chairperson Angie VanDyne at 724-852-5276 or email
avandyne@co.greene.pa.us
FAMILY STABILITY meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 10 AM in the 3rd Floor conference room of the Ft. Jackson
Building. Contact is Tracie Wilson at 724-852-5276 or email twilson@co.greene.pa.us
SAFE COMMUNITIES meets on the 1st Thursday of each month at 9 AM in the large conference room on the 3rd Floor of
the Ft. Jackson Building. Contact Cheryl Andrews at 724-852-5276 or email candrews@co.greene.pa.us
NEW PHYSICAL HEALTH/SHIP SCHEDULE FOR MEETINGS:
Physical Health meets at 9 AM at the Penn State Cooperative Extension Office located at 26 W. High Street in Waynesburg,
Meeting dates in 2010: March 1, May 3, July 12, September 13, November 1st. For more details please contact Chairperson
Mary Ann Ealy at 1-888-227-5445 Ext. 1082 (Greene County contact for American Cancer Society).
The Physical Health subcommittees will meet as needed.
Below is a list of the sub -committees and a contact person from each:
Perinatal Coalition = Rosa Snyder-Boyd -rsnyderboyd@caswg.org 724-852-2893 ext 441
Cancer Coalition = Carolyn Wissenbach - cxw32@psu.edu 724-627-3745
Tobacco –Jodie Gioncondi jgiocondi@co.greene.pa.us 724-852-5276
Safe Kids—meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 9AM at the State Health Clinic. Contact State Health Clinic at 724627-3168 for details.
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GREENE COUNTY HOUSING OPTIONS PARTNERSHIP: The meetings are held quarterly (January, April, July & October) on
the 3rd Wed. of the month from 9:30 AM to 11 AM. Location: the 3rd Floor (large) conference room of the Ft. Jackson
Building. If you are interested in joining this group please contact Jessica Hajek at 724-852-2893 or jhajek@caswg.org
DEADLINE: Keep in mind that the M.A.G.I.C. Moments is a newsletter that belongs to all of us. All information regarding
programs, events and activities is welcomed. Please submit your entries by the 3rd Wednesday of each month. You may
email your info to mtrauth@co.greene.pa.us. Your input is needed and appreciated!
DON’T FORGET TO ALSO CHECK OUT THE GREENE COUNTY MAGIC WEBSITE:
http://www.greenecountymagic.org The M.A.G.I.C. Moments Newsletters are posted on this site.
The newsletter is also posted on the Find Out Website at http://www.greenefindout.org. Simply choose “MAGIC
Moments” from the main menu and then hit the hyperlink “MAGIC Moments”. There you will find the current newsletter
and an archive of 2 years of the M.A.G.I.C. Moments.
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