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Monaca, PA –Chuck “C.J.” Betters, CEO of C.J. Betters Enterprises, Inc., recently demonstrated his strong support for Community College of Beaver County’s efforts to train the workforce for current and emerging jobs in our region. Betters made a $100,000 gift to the CCBC Foundation for the College’s Process Technology program to help purchase state-of-the-art training equipment that will be vital to employing Beaver Countians in jobs that are expected to be created during the next five years and beyond. “We thank Mr. Betters for his gift to help future employees in our region receive the training they need to benefit…

Monaca, PA – In a proactive effort to inform residents about current and emerging job opportunities – including Shell’s ethane cracker plant in Potter Township – Community College of Beaver County and regional leaders are hosting Cracker Plant: Building/Construction Trades and Manufacturing Career Expo on Thursday, November 17, beginning at 6:00 p.m., in CCBC’s Dome. “CCBC and our regional partners recognize the immediate need for our region to promote awareness and understanding of the various types of education and training programs that will prepare residents for short, intermediate, and long-term employment opportunities associated with the ethane cracker plant,” said CCBC…

The Golden Agers of Bell Memorial were honored with a dinner of ham and scallop potatoes after church on Sunday, November 13th. The dinner committee was headed up by Kathy Newton and Carrie Young with help from Kathy Brandes and Cindy Lokey along with numerous teenagers. Those being honored included – Seated – Peggy Campbell, Pat Graham, Eleanor Palatka, Mary Gearhart and Frank Wallace Standing – Betty Marshall, Edwin Marshall, Doris Keane, Lemuel Linville, Betty Rice, Janie Linville, Marjory Ferrese, Louise Carroll, Diane Neyman,                    Dottie Wallace, Betty Freson, Rosalie Blatchford, Don Hairhoger, Laura McConahy (front), Paul McConahy, John Stasick…