Commissioners support sexual abuse awareness
WAYNESBURG – Greene County commissioners Thursday proclaimed April Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
This year’s theme is “It’s Time to Talk About It,” and the proclamation acknowledges the importance of educating the community about sexual violence prevention, supporting survivors and speaking out against harmful attitudes and actions. The proclamation also supports the public and private efforts to prevent sexual violence and recognizes the impact it has on every community, including Greene County.
Joanna Dragan, supervisor for the Sexual Trauma Treatment and Recovery Services program, presented the commissioners with information related to stopping abuse, as well as teal pins, the color associated with sexual assault awareness.
The board also recognized Lt. Col. Frank Pecjak of Carmichaels, who will be retiring from the U.S. Army Reserve in September after 29 years of service.
Pecjak served in Iraq from 2004 to 2005 and in Kuwait from April 2012 to March 2013. Pecjak will be honored Saturday during a ceremony at the Carmichaels VFW.
The commissioners proclaimed the week of April 14-20 as National Library Week.
The proclamation recognizes libraries as the heart of their communities, continuously growing and evolving to assist residents and meet needs. County residents are encouraged to visit a local library and take advantage of all the resources available.
As part of National Library Week, Therese Barry, Greene County Library System administrator, announced that local libraries will also offer a “Fine Free Week” during which any fines on overdue materials will be forgiven.
In preparation for the Greene County Fair, the commissioners approved contracts between the Greene County Fair Board and Dennis D. Beach Custom Woodcarvings, Barnyard Petting Zoo and Pony Rides, Fullerton Sound Rental Service, Power Pulling Productions, Ruff Creek, Chris Higbee, Croushore’s Championship Demolition Derbies and Pro Pulling League.
In other business, the commissioners:
• Accepted the resignation of Douglas Willis from the Greene County Fair board of directors, and appointed Commissioner Blair Zimmerman as a member of the board.
• Entered into agreement for the care and maintenance of 3,358 veterans’ graves at cemeteries throughout the county. The cost at $3 per grave comes to $10,074.