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<title>What's New in Centre County Government</title> 
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<description>Centre County Government Website Changes</description>
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<title>Public Notice</title>
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The <a href="http://www.co.centre.pa.us/351.asp">Centre County Office of Emergency Services</a> and <a href="http://www.co.centre.pa.us/151.asp">Centre County Planning and Community Development Office</a> are in the process of updating the Centre County Hazard Mitigation Plan.  The final public meeting for the plan is scheduled for 6:30pm on Thursday, March 18th at the auditorium of the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology, 540 Harrison Road, Pleasant Gap PA, 16823.  For questions, please contact Randy Rockey via telephone at 814-355-6745 or email at <a href="mailto:rkrockey@co.centre.pa.us">rkrockey@co.centre.pa.us</a>.
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:12:11 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Seedling Sale</title>
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As a service to the County, the Centre County Conservation District has hosted an annual tree seedling sale for over 20 years. Deadline for orders is March 17, 2010.
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:02:57 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Marcellus Shale Gas Drilling Updates</title>
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2009 Activity Report/2010 Outlook and Drilled Sites in Centre County, January 14, 2010 are now available.
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:34:38 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)</title>
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IRS certified TCE/VITA preparers assist seniors and low income clients with Federal and State return. Tax assistance is offered from February through April in several locations through out Centre County; please call the <a href="http://www.co.centre.pa.us/rsvp/">RSVP office</a> at 355-6816 for specific locations or if you are interested in becoming a VITA Volunteer.
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:50:59 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>2010 Budget Summary [PDF]</title>
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The 2010 Budget Summary Book contains 36 pages of information on the yearly County Budget.
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:01:18 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Ethel Beaver Children's Fund Online Donations</title>
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<a href="http://www.co.centre.pa.us/cys/fund.asp"><img src="http://www.co.centre.pa.us/cys/childrens_fund.jpg" class="floatright" height="100" width="150" alt="Ethel Beaver Children's Fund" /></a>The Ethel Beaver Children's Fund provides funds for Centre County children in the care of Centre County Children and Youth Services. Donations may now be made using our new <a href="http://www.co.centre.pa.us/cys/fund.asp#donatenow">online form</a>.
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:54:05 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Resources As We Grow Older in Centre County</title>
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This resource guide describes a wide range of health, social, and support services available in Centre County.
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:20:32 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Get Help Now PA Help Desk [PDF]</title>
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The Get Help Now PA! Help Desk is staffed by volunteer lawyers and financial professionals and provides free assistance and referrals related to credit, finance and other economic issues to Pennsylvanians experiencing financial difficulties because of the economic downturn.
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:32:33 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Free Map Downloads</title>
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<a href="http://www.co.centre.pa.us/gis/download.asp"><img src="http://www.co.centre.pa.us/freemaps.jpg" class="floatright" height="100" width="150" alt="Free Maps" /></a>This page was created by the GIS and Planning Departments and was designed as a repository for free public maps. The following types of maps are now available: Hillshade, Comprehensive Plan, Visitors, Greenway, and Streets.
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:38:21 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Check the Status of Your Property Tax/Rent Rebate Online</title>
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A new Web tool allows Pennsylvanians to check the status of their property tax/rent rebates. Six weeks after submitting a Property Tax/Rent Rebate application, the applicant may visit <a href="http://www.papropertytaxrelief.com">www.papropertytaxrelief.com</a> and check the status of the rebate by entering his/her Social Security number, anticipated rebate amount and birth date.
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:09:09 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Foster Care</title>
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The Office of Children and Youth Services presents a new page offering resources, training, upcoming events, forms, and more for foster parents and for those interested in becoming foster parents.
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:05:02 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>First Time Home Buyers Program [PDF]</title>
<link>http://www.co.centre.pa.us/planning/housing/first_time_homebuyer_brochure.pdf</link>
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Maybe you've thought about owning your home for some time but assumed you could not afford it. Perhaps changes in your life have forced you to find a new place to live. In either case, you may be able to find help through this new program which is being offered by the Centre County Commissioners.
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:35:34 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Grief Support Group</title>
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<a href="http://www.co.centre.pa.us/centrecrest.asp">Centre Crest</a> will be holding a monthly Grief Support Group. It is free of charge and open to the public. Various topics will be covered and there will be occasional guest speakers. If you have suffered a loss and are experiencing difficulty, we encourage you to attend.
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:38:05 GMT</pubDate>
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