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Patterson Twp. Firemen Helping Raise Money for Their Brother Stricken by Cancer
(Photo used with Permission)
Story by Beaver County Radio News/Program Director Frank Sparks
(Patterson Twp., Pa.) Sam Stadterman’s has been a Firefighter for eight years with different communities throughout Beaver County. He currently is serving with the Patterson Twp. VFD and Beaver VFD. Sam learned in January that he is terminally ill with Esophageal Adenocarcinoma, a type of cancer that starts in the mucous glands of the Esophagus. Initially staged at IIIA, the unfortunate results of a recent PET Scan revealed that the cancer has spread to his collar bone, pelvis and neck. Sam is has a wife, Lisa, and two step-daughters. The family preparing for some tough times ahead as Sam is just starting his treatments and will not be able to work and will have go on short-term disability.
Beaver County Radio’s Frank Sparks spoke with Patterson Twp. Fire Chief Phil Graeser earlier this week and Phil explained that Sam is just a good guy who has done so much for his community and he and his fellow firefighters feel that it is time they help give back to him. Graeser said that when Sam is not working as a Field Service Technician for Cintas Fire Protection Division or a firefighter at Pittsburgh International Race Complex he can be seen volunteering his time to serve the residents of Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
Sam has served as a volunteer firefighter 2014. Initially serving with Chippewa VFD, he now volunteers his time with Beaver VFD and Patterson Heights VFD. As an active member and Trustee with the Beaver County Firefighters Association, Sam was instrumental with helping to revive the association and their goal of ensuring that the firefighters of Beaver County have access to quality training classes.
Chief Graeser told Sparks that co-workers of Sam’s started a Go Fund Me for Sam to try and raise money to help him and his family financially. Graeser said that when his fellow firefighters found out they jumped on board and are assisting in anyway they can. They are taking donations at their weekly Fish Fry’s as well. So far as of Friday March 5, 2021 Sam’s family, friends and brothers have raised almost $8000.00 of their $10,000.00 goal.
Sam needs your help and if you would like to help click on the logo below to be direct to Sam’s Go Fund Me:
Tax Season Brush Up Time on Teleforum
Monday’s Teleforum program will get you up to speed on the news you maybe missed from the weekend, and we’ll get you ready for the upcoming tax season, as accountant Serenity Pournaras will be the guest on Teleforum, to help us prepare for the upcoming IRS season. Teleforum is Monday through Friday, 9 till noon, on Beaver County Radio.
Jump in hiring fuels optimism for US economic recovery
Jump in hiring fuels optimism for US economic recovery
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added a surprisingly robust 379,000 jobs last month, a sign the economy is strengthening as virus cases drop, vaccinations ramp up, Americans spend more and states ease business restrictions. The February gain marked a pickup from the 166,000 jobs added in January and a loss of 306,000 in December. Yet it represents just a fraction of the 10 million jobs that were lost to the pandemic. The unemployment rate fell to 6.2%, the Labor Department said Friday in its monthly jobs report.
Beaver County Community Spotlight: Nora Janicki, Hopewell Twp. Community Outreach Supervisor
Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano
(Hopewell Twp., Pa.) Nora Janicki, Hopewell Township’s Community Outreach Supervisor moved here in 1993. with her husband She grew up in Barberton, Ohio, and also lived in Arizona and California. She attended CCBC, she was a realtor, worked for Weight Watchers for almost 12 years doing an online program.
After that, it was time for a career change, she was hired by the township as a part time administrative assistant, a position she held for 5 years. The township named her Community Outreach Coordinator 3 years ago, and the many projects she and her coworkers have spearheaded with community support are numerous. Two of the most noticeable projects are the area by the traffic lights at Five Points where each season has décor, and during the spring and summer flowers are planted. The flags that are visible on Memorial Day, Fourth of July, , and Veterans Day in front of the junior high school are also part of the community outreach program.
A comfort food cook-off was held in the fall, and was open to all residents and businesses.
A bake-off will be held Saturday, March 27 from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Three categories aren’t filled yet, according to Mrs. Janicki. Two spots are left in the sweet bread category, 3 in cookies, and 7 in the pie category. Winners can claim a certificate and a trophy,, and most importantly, Bragging Rights!!
HOPEWELL STUDENTS HEADING BACK TO CLASS
Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano
(Hopewell Twp., Pa.) Parents in the Hopewell School district have been notified that students in grades k-6 will return to in-person learning on Monday, March 29, 2021.
Students in grades 7-12 will return to class on Tuesday, April 6,2021. Social distancing protocols will be adhered to in accordance with the PA Department of Health regulations for bus transportation, in classrooms, and the cafeterias. Students must adhere to the facial covering policy in classrooms and on the buses.
If the county’s Percent Positivity Rate is at 10% or higher for 2 consecutive weeks, the district will return to a hybrid instructional model.
Rep. Matzie: Sisters of St. Joe to Receive Grant To Convert Archive Content for Web Display
(AMBRIDGE,Pa.) A state grant of nearly $5,000 will help preserve and promote the area’s rich oral history by funding a project to transcribe and digitize documents from the Baden Archives and the Allegheny-Kiski Valley Historical Society, state Rep. Rob Matzie announced today.
Matzie, D-Beaver/Allegheny, said the grant to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden is exciting because it will allow the archived information to be placed on the Historic Pittsburgh website for easier access by the public and researchers.
“Some of the richest, most detailed accounts of our history begin life as stories and anecdotes,” said Matzie, who is a member of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. “Those accounts can evaporate over time if they are not transcribed and preserved. Securing funding for this project will help safeguard unique, irreplaceable documents and convert them to a modern format that is more accessible for curious residents, historians, students and future generations.”
Matzie said the grant is part of a package of nearly $200,000 in Historical and Archival Records Care Grants the commission awarded to 31 projects throughout the state for the care and preservation of archival records.
ALPR Camera’s are Going Up Throughout Aliquippa
(Photos by Beaver County Radio’s Sandy Giordano
Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano
(Aliquippa, Pa.) Aliquippa Police Chief John Lane met with Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano on Thursday morning to discuss the recent placing of Automatic License Plate Readers and cameras at key locations in the city. Last fall Beaver County District Attorney David J. Lozier laid out specifics of the program to the city and the school board.
Chief Lane said 36 ALPR cameras have been put in place at key locations in the city . The ALPR’s are used to identify vehicles and individuals involved in crimes in the city. More will be placed in the city in the future, the chief said
Chief Lane said drug forfeiture funds are being used to pay for the ALPR’S and many agencies are involved in the project. Mayor Dwan B. Walker said at Wednesday night’s meeting the cameras are installed at no cost to the school district or the city.
Both men agreed the LPR’S are just another way to keep the CITY OF ALIQUIPPA safe.
Giant Eagle to Hold Another Vaccination Clinic at Heinz Field Next Week
(Pittsburgh, Pa.) Giant Eagle will be holding another clinic next week at Heinz field. This week’s clinic is full and starting this afternoon Appointments for March 8-9 will be made available online. Additional appointments may be added as more vaccines are received.
Appointments can be scheduled at the “Vaccine Clinics” option via the Giant Eagle online scheduling tool.
Giant Eagle Pharmacy expects to receive a shipment of vaccine in the coming days that would enable appointments for March 10 to be made available online over the weekend, and eligible patients are encouraged to routinely check availability online.
CCBC Players of the Game 3/4/21
The CCBC Players of the Game for Aliquippa vs New Brighton Boys on Thursday , March 4th, 2021. From Aliquippa High School, Karl McBride , and from New Brighton High School, Jojo Reynolds. The game was heard live on Beaver County Radio 1230 WBVP, 1460 WMBA, 99.3 FM and beavercountyradio.com
You can see all of the past CCBC Players of the Game for High School Sports by clicking on the CCBC Logo Below:
