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Residents assemble Continued from B1 League and Greene County resident, was worried about the issue as well. A company came to his house to look at his property; he filed criminal trespassing because they do not have the right to inquire about his property without his permission. “No private company should come onto my property,” said Dufalla. “People that own the land must have a right in the say of what goes on in the property.” After he spoke, three people respectfully declined to speak after him because they felt he addressed their issue in his speech. The group of citizens all agreed that they are not opposed to the pipeline installation, but how the company is going about doing it. They are willing to
Contest sets record Continued from B1 donated $100 to help pay for the small treat bags that each participant received, and the trophies that were awarded to the winners. Waynesburg Press coffee bar also donated a free 10 oz. coffee for each participant and Moore’s hotdogs was set up in front of the courthouse. “Mr. Moore donated 10 percent of his sales to the Chamber of Commerce education scholarship fund,” Bowman said. “We’re very grateful to the all of the local businesses who donated.” Judging took place on the courthouse steps between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m., but Bowman said that if there were any participants who couldn’t make it at that time, the judges went around to the businesses and judged them there. The winners were announced at noon on the Courthouse steps. Joey Rose and Candy Hoskins, both employees of First Federal Sav-
make an agreement with the public officials, but they are not willing to have their land completely stripped from them. For many people, the land has been in their families for years, and they do not want to be compensated with money. The OCA, a state agency that represents the interests of Pennsylvania utility consumers, said that the company shares the same concern of eminent domain just like the rest of the citizens. People are encouraged to contact them with questions or concerns regarding electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water or wastewater service. They respond by providing information to help resolve the problems. American citizens are given freedom from the coercive power of the state – and nothing else. The issue is still under debate and citizens hope for the best solution.
ings and Loan competed in the contest. Hoskins was awarded first place in the funniest category for her “Flo from Progressive” costume. “It’s a lot of fun dressing up,” Hoskins said. “I think it creates a great sense of community for the local businesses.” Rose was awarded first place in the prettiest category for her “Miss Congeniality” costume. “It’s a lot of fun each year,” she said. “It’s a day that I can wear my tennis shoes to work.” Both women have competed in the contest for all four years. Bowman believes that participation in this year’s competition was greater than in past years because of the new Best Group category. “We had a lot of group entries, so I’m thinking we’ll keep that category for next year’s Spooktacular,” she said. “It just seems like every year that a lot of the business people seem to enjoy the contest; it kind of takes a little break out of our working day.”
Photo by Amanda Rice
‘Thriller’ A large crowd of ghosts, ghouls, zombies and more gathered on Washington Street at 10 p.m. on Saturday to celebrate World Thriller Day. Participants joined the rest of the world in simultaneously performing the dance to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” Rehearsals were held beforehand to ensure that all the dancers knew the moves.
Kids dress up for parade Continued from B1 winners: scariest, most original and prettiest. However, the parade was open to anyone. Seventh-grader Dakota Hayes, who brought his little brother Tyler Hayes, took advantage, dressed up and joined the parade. “I want candy, but I had to trick-or-treat with my brother,’ said Dakota Hayes. Jacob Staggers, another seventh-grader, joined the Hayes brothers for the fun. “Walking around Waynesburg is pretty cool,” said Stagger. For some, like 21month-old Zander Eddy, it was the very first Halloween that he could actually enjoy. “It is his first Halloween that he can actually get any enjoyment out of,” said Cassi Eddy, Zander Eddy’s older sister. “I’m just taking him out and getting him used to everything.”
Pet parade raises money Continued from B1 donated by the South-
Photo by Stephanie Laing
Children of all ages dressed up for the annual Lion’s Club Halloween parade on Thursday night. Dressed like a cowboy, Zander Eddy made sure he stayed close to his older sister. “We figured that the more people that get to see him, the better,” said Cassi Eddy. With so many participants, Waynesburg police monitored the parade for security reasons, and each group had two members from the Lion’s Club walking with them. “Mostly in Waynesburg, everybody knows everybody, and you kind of know where to go and where not to go,” said Whipkey.
The parade has been going on for as long as Whipkey can remember. The Waynesburg Central High School
marching band led the entire parade, their music ensuring everyone followed without getting lost.
west Regional Medical Center in Waynesburg. “It was all very short and very quick but it was a great time,” she said. “I can’t wait for
next year.” Miller has already begun planning. “I wish I would have known you could bring other pets besides dogs,” she said.
“Next year I’m bringing my birds and decorating their cage like a haunted house. I just hope no cats come or that would be bad for everyone involved.”