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COLUMBIA GAS REMINDS CUSTOMERS TO CALL 811 BEFORE DIGGING
Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania reminds residents to call 811 or visit PAOneCall . org at least three business days before any digging project , to have underground utility lines marked .
With nice weather and more people spending time at home , homeowners may turn to do-it-yourself work in and around their yards . However , in 2020 , 14 % of utility damages occurred due to a failure to call 811 before a digging project .
The primary causes of damages in the were due to fence installations and landscaping projects . If you contact 811 before you dig , there ’ s a less than one percent chance of damaging a utility line .
When calling 811 , homeowners and contractors are connected to Pennsylvania 811 , which notifies the appropriate utility companies of their intent to dig . Requests can also be made online at PAOneCall . org . Professional locators then arrive at the digging site to mark the approximate locations of underground lines with flags , spray paint , or both . This service is provided free of charge for homeowners .
An underground utility line is damaged every few minutes because someone decided to dig without first calling 811 . Striking a single line can cause injury , repair costs , inconvenient outages , and fines . With more people at home and relying on their utilities to work and communicate , inconvenient outages are important to avoid .
Every digging project , no matter how big or small , warrants contacting 811 by phone or online . Installing a mailbox ,
building a deck , planting a tree , and laying a patio are just some examples of digging projects that need a call to 811 or a visit to PAOneCall . org before starting .
‘ HUMANS OF NEW YORK ’ -STYLE BOOK FEATURES PORTRAITS OF 412 FOOD RESCUE VOLUNTEERS
On the opening page of 412 Food Rescue ’ s new book , “ Love is # FREE : 100 Food Rescue Hero Stories to Inspire ,” are two quotes : one from Rachel Carson , about the importance of feeling over knowing , and one from Fred Rogers , about community .
The legacy of these two inspiring Pittsburghers is being carried on by the volunteers featured in the book , all of whom are part of the Food Rescue Hero network that has rescued and redistributed nearly 20 million pounds of food since 412 Food Rescue was founded . This included during the COVID-19 pandemic , which significantly worsened food and nutrition insecurity in the U . S .
The volunteer portraits were captured by photographer Chancelor Humphrey , creator of Keep Pittsburgh Dope . Baron Batch created the cover and art throughout the book , and Veronica Corpuz wrote an original poem , “ Ode
to 100 Heroes ,” for the project . The 221-page , full-color book is available for general sale .
412 Food Rescue ’ s vice president of advancement & engagement , Sara Swaney , explains why the local nonprofit chose to honor volunteers in this way : “ Our volunteers are our lifeblood . We could not do what we do without the generosity of 12,000 Pittsburghers who have stepped up to help their neighbors as Food Rescue Heroes . After such a difficult year , we wanted to celebrate them and immortalize the indescribable impact they have had on our city with this book and these portraits .”
ANNUAL JOY OF CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW SCHEDULED TO RETURN NOVEMBER 20
The Labouré Ladies Guild ( formerly known as the DeMarillac Guild of St . Louise de Marillac Parish ) will hold its annual “ Joy of Christmas ” craft show on Saturday , Nov . 20 , from 9 a . m . until 3:30 p . m ., at St . Louise de Marillac School and LeGras Parish Center , 320 McMurray Road , Upper St . Clair .
There will be over 120 crafters and a Chinese auction . Admission is $ 2 , which includes a ticket for the Chinese auction . Lunch and snacks will also be available . n
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