Delphi testimonies

Delphi testimonies

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The deadline for submitting written testimonies concerning the treatment of Delphi Corp. retirees is 5 p.m. today. Testimonies should be submitted to the office of U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson, D-6th, via e-mail at anne.sokolov@mail.house.gov or fax at 202-225-5907.

At last week’s congressional field hearing here, the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations subcommittee requested further input on the effect that the Delphi retirees situation has had on individuals and the community.

The subcommittee chairman said the record would remain open for 30 days after the hearing, but due to the volume of complaints, Wilson’s office will stop accepting testimonies at the close of business today.

Foreclosure help

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Empowering & Strengthening Ohio’s People, a foreclosure-prevention advocacy group, will host an outdoor “Summer Extravaganza” on Wednesday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Alliance Community Outreach Program Center, 2051 Niles Rd.

The event will bring together 12 social-service agencies and organizations that provide free services, including foreclosure-prevention assistance, food stamps and health care.

There also will be a special appearance by on-air radio personality T-LUV, free food and giveaways.

For information, e-mail Courtney White at courtney@esop-cleveland.org, Mary Ann Baal-Villa at maryann@esop-cleveland.org, or call 330-469-5426.

A Class Ironworkers

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The Ironworkers Joint Apprenticeship Program is accepting applications for A Class Ironworkers. Applicants must be U.S. citizens at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED and be physically capable of performing ironwork.

A pre-employment drug screen and physical also will be required.

Application forms are available at 694 Bev Road., or online at www.iw207.com. Aptitude and agility tests will be administered some time after the application is received.

Applicants also must submit copies of their high school transcript, high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license and a birth certificate.

Gas prices down

Motorists are filling their tanks with gasoline that’s cheaper than just a month ago, a trend that’s likely to continue for the rest of the summer.

The national average for a gallon of unleaded regular gasoline was $2.722 Monday, according to AAA, Wright Express and Oil Price Information Service. That’s about 0.7 cent less than it was a month ago but around 25 cents higher than a year ago.

In its weekly report on Monday, the Energy Department also said pump prices around the country averaged $2.722 a gallon. The government said California drivers continue to pay the most, averaging $3.13 a gallon. Gulf Coast gas stations had the lowest prices at an average of $2.555 a gallon.

From staff/wire reports