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News You Can UseFebruary 2, 2007 Getting What You Paid For If you suspect problems at the fuel pump, Pennsylvania has made it easier to report your complaint or concern to the appropriate enforcement bureau. Perhaps it's those scales at the market that just do not appear to be functioning properly. Simply place a call to 1-877-TEST-007 (1-877-837-8007) to allow the Bureau of Rides & Measurement Standards for the PA Department of Agriculture to investigate. The Bureau’s Weights & Measures Division is responsible for the annual inspection of all scales, ranging from small-retail to large-capacity truck scales, truck-mounted fuel meters, liquid-petroleum gas meters, retail fuel pumps, and all consumer scanning systems. The Bureau's abilities to conduct inspections were enhanced in December 2006 with an additional 22 inspectors and staff equipped with laptop computers. Click on " Weights & Measures Division" for more on their responsibilities. You may register a complaint online. You will need facility information, purchase information and complaint details to complete and submit the form online. Access the Weights & Measures Consumer Complaint Form. Women's Heart Awareness Heart disease and stroke are largely preventable with early detection and prevention, yet 460,000 women die each year from heart and blood vessel diseases. Focusing on the need for public education regarding heart disease, the Senate of Pennsylvania unanimously passed a resolution recognizing February 2007 as "Women’s Heart Awareness Month" in PA. The resolution points to some startling statistics:
For additional statistics, view Senate Resolution 22, printer's number 26. The American Heart Association offers the warning signs of Heart Attack, Stroke, Cardiac Arrest. More from the American Heart Association. Agriculture Law Update Local officials are being encouraged by the PA Department of Agriculture to attend one of six workshops designed to update communities on laws and regulations relating to agriculture and planning. Topics will include the agriculture security area law, the PA Farmland & Forest Land Assessment Act, the Right to Farm Act, municipalities planning codes, farmland protection and various case studies. Choose from one of six regional seminars:
A 30 minute registration period precedes each of the three-hour workshops. A $25 registration fee per person covers costs. Register online above or at or call 717-763-0930. Public Right of Access Confirmed The Court of Common Pleas of Huntingdon County, PA ruled in favor of opening a 1.3 mile section of the Little Juniata River near the Village of Spruce Creek in Huntingdon County. The operators of a fishing club claiming ownership to the middle of the streambed of the Little Juniata adjoining Camp Espy Farms have been informed the public maintains a right of access to the public waterway. Public outcry spawned the court case reaffirming the public's right to fish and otherwise enjoy the use of the Little Juniata and associated submerged lands so long as the public uses lawful access to the river and associated submerged lands. Access the January 29, 2007 court decision. Pennsylvania remains committed to public access to waterways from rivers to streams. Some 83,000 miles of rivers and streams and more than 200,000 acres of lakes, in addition to Lake Erie offering 735 square miles of water all lay within PA’s borders. The public's rights to and on the water is a very complex area of PA state law. A waterways history of navigability is a key factor in resolving questions of public versus private use. The PA Fish & Boat Commission looks at the preservation of public access. "Dinecheck" Restaurant Gift Certificate Settlement If you are among those left holding a "Dinecheck" Restaurant Gift Certificate, you now have recourse to collect. The PA Office of Attorney General (AG) negotiated a settlement with the seller, "Taste America Gifts" and its president, for $24,500 in restitution to affected consumers and $500 for the Commonwealth's investigation costs and fees. Nearly 700 complaints have been filed against "Dinecheck" with the AG's Bureau of Consumer Protection. For assistance in facilitating your complaint prior to the February 24, 2007 deadline, call 1-800-441-2555. The total number of valid claims submitted will determine the final payment to affected consumers. "Dinechecks" sold through the company's website and in mall kiosks in $10 and $25 denominations were redeemable for food and beverage purchases at participating restaurants. The effort was concentrated mainly in southwestern PA. Review the AG's announcement on the settlement. If you are unable to resolve a complaint, the PA Office of Attorney General offers two options for filing a complaint – online and mail. PA Ranks #1 Motorcoach State in U.S. Is it the fun-filled activities and attractions or the natural terrain marked with vast valleys and mountains or the unique destinations that lie within the borders of the Commonwealth of PA? However you slice it, PA is the number one state for motorcoach travel in the U.S. according to Byways magazine, a leading publication for motorcoach tour and travel planners. Among the magazine's "Top 50 Motorcoach Destinations" were 3 PA locations: Philadelphia, Hershey and Gettysburg. Valley Forge and Pittsburgh received honorable mentions, giving PA the most cities listed among all states. Start your PA motorcoach exploration. As the fourth-most-visited state in the country, PA receives some 138 million visitors annually. Travelers' spending in PA contributes approximately $26 billion a year to the economy and is responsible for nearly 600,000 jobs. More on PA's tourism industry.
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