By Kinnesha George

Story Created: Feb 3, 2014 at 12:45 PM ECT

Story Updated: Feb 3, 2014 at 12:45 PM ECT

THE construction of Tobagos new Meteorological (MET) Office will start in mid February, according to the Minister of Tobago Development, Dr. Delmon Baker. The $64 million office will be built adjacent to the fire service building at the A.N.R. Robinson International Airport. Dr. Baker told the media that Cabinet made the decision to build a new Met Office building in September 2007. On July 14, 2011, the Government after just one year in office took the decision to appoint NIPDEC to act as project managers for the design, construction and outfitting of the building. The construction is expected to be mobilised early in February, I am pushing to ensure that this occurs within the first two weeks, weather and all other matters permitting, stated Dr. Baker, who says he has sought the assurances of NIPDEC that local contractors, where possible, will carry out the building work. With the construction of this building, the Government is undertaking a training needs assessment for the facility and for the island of Tobago as indeed, we are doing for Trinidad and Tobago as a whole, to ensure that adequate staffing is available to meet with the needs of this new facility, he added. According to Dr. Baker, this will be the most modern facility on the island of Tobago and I am hoping that I can say at the end of fifteen months, that it came to the people of Tobago within budget and in the time lines that were ascribed when the original contract was put out; holding NIPDEC to that as you the people of Tobago can hold me to that in the first instance. I am putting my reputation on the line NIPDEC, he exclaimed. Meanwhile, the Chairman of NIPDEC, Hamlyn Jailal stated that NIPDEC will deliver the project on time and within budget. Eleven companies bought the package, while eight responded and Adams Project Management and Construction Limited was selected. This company has a rich legacy both in Trinidad and Tobago. This company has done work before in Tobago and we feel very confident that this contractor will deliver on time and on budget, as this is the experience we have had to date with this particular contractor for projects at NIPDEC, Jailal explained.

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Published: Monday, Feb. 3, 2014, 6:36p.m. Updated 3 hours ago

The Internet search giant Google Inc. said Monday it will become an anchor tenant in a six-story office building planned in the East End's Bakery Square 2.0 development.

Google has signed a lease for an additional 66,000 square feet at Bakery Square 2.0 to accommodate for natural growth in our Pittsburgh office, the company said in a statement.

It said local hiring will continue, but declined to offer specifics.

Bakery Square developer Walnut Capital Partners, based in Shadyside, hopes to begin construction on the office building in March. Google will occupy about a third of the building. Work is expected to take 18 to 24 months and cost at least $40 million.

It is part of more than $100 million in planned development in Bakery Square 2.0. Walnut Capital hasn't identified other tenants for the office building.

This really helps kick off Bakery Square 2.0, said Gregg Perelman, a principal with Walnut Capital.

Google's expansion on the site of the former Reizenstein Middle School had long been anticipated based on the company's explosive local growth.

Google, based in Mountain View, Calif., has steadily expanded operations since moving into the original Bakery Square development across Penn Avenue in 2010. Google occupies about 140,000 square feet in Bakery Square while employing more than 300 workers.

The new office building will be connected to the existing one by a three-level pedestrian bridge starting four stories above Penn Avenue.

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It's been a tough winter to stay upright.

Unusually low temperatures for extended periods of time combined with scattered snowfall have created icy conditions throughout northwestern Pennsylvania.

Local physicians have treated patients this winter with head injuries and broken hips, ankles and wrists from weather-related slips and falls. Nearly 700,000 Americans 65 and older are hospitalized each year due to fall injuries, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

"We've seen a lot of people fall," said Douglas Fronzaglia, D.O., a physician with the LECOM Institute for Successful Aging. "When it's this cold, the snowmelt and salt you use to clear walkways doesn't work. You have a lot of slippery surfaces."

Icy sidewalks, driveways, stairs and parking lots are especially troublesome for the elderly, who are more likely to break or fracture a bone when they fall due to osteoporosis, a weakening of their bones.

People with osteoporosis can take calcium and vitamin D supplements to strengthen their bones, but the key to reducing injuries is to prevent the slips and falls, Fronzaglia said.

"It's a complex problem with several causes," Fronzaglia said. "Your risk of falling increases as you age. You get weaker, you start having balance issues, mobility issues, and even eyesight and memory issues."

For example, an older person might forget to wear his or her eyeglasses when heading outside and are unable to tell the difference between a snow-covered walkway and one that is ice-covered.

You can reduce someone's risk of falling by following these steps:

Limiting a person's exposure to icy conditions. It can be as simple as keeping an elderly person's steps and walkways clear of snow and ice, Fronzaglia said.

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Published: Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, 9:00p.m. Updated 7 hours ago

The Dawson Volunteer Fire Co. will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. tonight. All members are urged to attend. Keep in mind that membership dues for the current year are now due and payable.

Dawson Borough Council will hold its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Feb. 10. All borough residents are welcome to attend.

A benefit dinner and Chinese auction to benefit the family of William Billy Little IV, which recently experienced a family tragedy, will be held from 3 to 9 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Morrell Volunteer Fire Department's fire hall (social hall) off Route 119 by the Comet Drive In. There will be a buffet-style dinner. Dinner cost for adults is $8, for children ages 6-12, $5, and children age 5 and younger, $2. There will be a D.J., Chinese auction and 50/50 drawing. The fire company is collecting donations. Food items needed for the benefit are baked goods, such as cakes, cookies, cupcakes, etc; beverages, cases or two liters of pop or water or hug jugs for children, etc.; paper products, cups, plates, bowls, silverware, take-out containers and napkins; and items for the Chinese auction baskets, such as gift cards, etc. Letterhead is available for anyone that needs it; see Misty Huffine on Facebook or call 724-963-0211 or call Lori Hodge at 724-640-7818.

Deadline to send photos for the Tri-Town Lower Tyrone Township and Connellsville DVD coming out in June is March 1. Please send you pictures to Ron Enos, 10912 Hamilton Drive, Downs Court, Jacksonville, FL 32257.

Food bank distribution dates for February are as follows:

East Liberty Presbyterian Church of Vanderbilt from 10 a.m. until noon Feb. 13.

Produce for the People, Fayette County Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. until noon Feb. 13.

Leisenring Presbyterian Church, Leisenring from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Feb. 19.

Please remember to bring a box, basket or crate to carry your items home in and keep in mind that donations and volunteers are always needed and appreciated.

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