Norwin superintendent can approve change orders for stadium project
Norwin’s superintendent has been given the authority to approve change orders sought by contractors involved in the extensive construction project to renovate Knights Stadium.
The school board last month gave Superintendent Natalie McCracken the authority to approve change orders in an amount no greater than $50,000.
Prior to approval, all change orders must be reviewed by the stadium project team, including the district’s architects, construction management company and administrators. Change orders also are shared with the board’s facilities committee; following any preliminary approval, all change orders will be ratified by the school board.
As of mid-January, there were approximately $230,000 in change orders on the project, which has a total contracted cost of about $24.2 million.
Bike rack proposed
A recreational trail group in the Norwin area wants to place two small bike racks in the borough for riders to secure their bikes while patronizing stores or walking around the downtown business district.
Steve Flory, a member of the Friends of the Norwin Trails — a nonprofit group supporting trail development in the Norwin area — told Irwin Borough Council recently that the group would like to place two U-shaped bike holders in the borough’s downtown area this summer.
Flory proposed one for the Third Street parking lot and another at Dan Rose Memorial Park along Main Street.
Each of the racks would hold a few bikes, Flory said. The organization eventually hopes to install six bike racks in the borough. A supporter has provided funding for the racks, he added.
Cubcake fundraiser
Bakers are being sought to contribute cupcakes to the Norwin Lions Club’s 11th annual Cubcake Wars fundraiser from noon to 3 p.m. March 1 at the Norwin High School cafeteria, 251 McMahon Drive.
The proceeds from the cupcake sale go to the charities supported by the Norwin Lions and the service organization’s Kitty Sack program, which provides food for Norwin elementary students to combat food insecurity.
In addition to the cupcake sale, there will be a gift basket auction.
Admission is free.
For more information, visit NorwinLions.com.
Heating assistance program enrollment
The federally funded Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, has opened enrollment for the season, offering one-time cash grants to qualifying applicants to help with home heating bills or emergency repairs.
Households can apply through April 10 or until the funds are depleted.
Residents can apply at www.compass.state.pa.us or by calling 866-857-7095.
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Journalism scholarship
The Press Club of Western Pennsylvania is accepting applications for its 20th annual Bob Fryer Memorial Scholarship ($5,000) and the club’s annual $2,500 scholarship for aspiring journalists.
Applications are available at WesternPApressclub.org, by calling 412-281-7778 or emailing 412-600-0606.
Deadline for entries is Feb. 9. Winners will be awarded at the club’s annual Golden Quills Awards Dinner.
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AARP seeking tax-prep aides
The AARP Foundation is seeking volunteers to be trained for its tax aide program, the nation’s largest free volunteer-based tax preparation program.
Volunteers can be trained as tax return preparers or as client facilitators. Anyone interested in volunteering can call 724-374-3780. For more, see AARPfoundation.org/taxaide.
Association of University People
The Association of University People invites potential new members to join them at an event.
The association invites singles aged 50 and older, who are four-year college graduates, to join them for activities and to meet new people. Activities include picnics, monthly dinners, a book group and meetups at local concerts and wineries.
For more, call 412-353-9088 or email AUPsingles@gmail.com.