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2003

This is an archive of 2003 news from Commissioner Balya's office.

December 15, 2003 -- Commissioner Balya Donates $3,500 to County Charities and Vocational Schools - Continuing a holiday tradition he began in 1996, Westmoreland County Commissioner Tom Balya today announced $250 donations to 14 nonprofit charitable organizations and vocational technical schools in Westmoreland County.

October 2, 2003 -- Westmoreland County Names New Director of Children’s Bureau - The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners today named Marilyn L. McSparrin as Director of the County Children's Bureau. McSparrin, a 31-year veteran of the Bureau, replaces Gerald Sopko, who retired from county service in September.

September 10, 2003 -- Westmoreland County Joins Historical Society to Improve Old Hanna's Town as Tourism, Historical Asset - The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners today joined members of the Westmoreland County Historical Society to sign an agreement for the long-term planning and development of Old Hanna's Town -- Westmoreland County's original seat of government.

August 12, 2003 -- "Smart Growth" Heads List of Topics at Commissioner Balya's County Mayors' Forum - "Smart Growth" topped the list of subjects discussed at the most recent session of the Westmoreland County Mayors' Forum, facilitated by Westmoreland County Commissioner Tom Balya.

May 13, 2003 -- Commissioners Balya, Ceraso Support New Westmoreland County Commission for Women - Westmoreland County Commissioners Tom Balya and Tom Ceraso today expressed their support for the the new Westmoreland County Commission for Women.

May 12, 2003 -- Westmoreland County Dedicates Improvements at Westmoreland Manor, Introduces New Eagle Tree Apartments - Westmoreland County Commissioners today joined staff and residents of Westmoreland Manor, the county's nursing home, to dedicate a new lobby and introduce the new Eagle Tree Apartments.

April 28, 2003 -- Westmoreland County's New Mobile Emergency Command Post Now In Service - The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners today joined U.S. Congressman John P. Murtha (D-12th District) and local emergency service providers to dedicate the county's new Mobile Command and Communications Center.

April 17, 2003 -- Westmoreland County Seeking Warden for Prison - The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners today announced it is seeking candidates for warden of the Westmoreland County Prison. The county is ending its contract May 31 with Cornell Companies, Inc. of Houston, Texas, to manage the prison.

January 23, 2003 -- Westmoreland County Kicks Off New Tourism Grant Program; Applications Now Available - Westmoreland County tourism-related businesses and organizations may now apply for the county's new Tourism Grant Program. Westmoreland County officials and the Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau kicked off the new program with a ceremony today at the County Courthouse.

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