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Briefs – May 14

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State Sen. Matt Smith, D-Mt. Lebanon, along with state Sen. Lloyd Smucker, R-Lancaster, wrote a joint letter to Gov. Tom Corbett to re-appoint Terry Mutchler to a second, six-year term as executive director of the Office of Open Records. Her term expired April 24. However, she continues to serve until she is re-appointed or a successor is named.

“We add our voices to the growing chorus of bipartisan support for Terry’s immediate re-appointment,” Smith said. “Her efforts have lead directly to a more open and transparent government in Pennsylvania.”

Since 2009, the Office of Open Records has handled more than 10,000 appeals, argued many cases before state appellate courts, responded to tens of thousands of emails and phone calls from citizens, and conducted more than 1,5000 trainings for open records officers, government officials and attorneys.

The joint letter was delivered to Corbett May 2.

Smith is the Minority Chair of the Senate State Government Committee, while Smucker is the Majority Chair of the committee.

The Upper St. Clair Volunteer Fire Department is hosting an Everyday Heroes Blood Drive 8 a.m.-2 p.m. May 25. To schedule an appointment, contact Central Blood Bank or email Michelle DeLeo michelde4@gmail.com.

Family Hospice and Palliative Care is accepting registrations for Camp Healing Hearts, a free one-day camp for kids (ages 6-12) coping with the loss of a loved one. Camp Healing Hearts will take place 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m. May 31 at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Camp is open to any child in the community who is grieving, is facilitated by experienced grief counselors, and features healing activities which include expressive art and music, pet therapy, an educational obstacle course and more. For details and to register, call 412-572-8829 or visit www.familyhospicepa.org.

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