SOME 22 striking workers under the General Service Office (GSO) of the University of San Carlos (USC) blocked the gate of the Talamban campus, preventing students and visitors from entering.

They consisted of plumbers, carpenters, a painter and an electrician who claimed they were forced to resign without a valid reason.

They are members of the USC GSO Employees Union, which accused the school of union-busting for abolishing their department in the guise of trimming expenses.

Fr. Ernesto Lagura, SVD, USC spokesperson, told reporters yesterday they are open to negotiate the amount they will give the laid-off workers, but they are firm in their decision to shut down the GSO.

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He said theyve done everything to settle the matter.

Lagura said the school prefers hiring an agency to provide them with carpenters, plumbers and electricians because they can save this way.

The school, in a press statement sent to Sun.Star Cebu, said they decided to cut costs due to the implementation of the K-12 system.

With the implementation of the K-12 system, we have anticipated a big drop in college enrollment by academic years 2016-17 and 2017-18 with the entry of Grades 11 and 12 in senior high school. We also expect that only a few will pursue college studies by school year 2018-19, the school said.

Despite this decision, we have granted all affected GSO personnel a reasonable offer that is much more than what is required by our labor laws. In fact, 61 of the 77 personnel have accepted the separation benefits. Only 15 union members and another one remain to have refused our offer, it added.

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Foreign Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan at the head of a six-man Liberian delegation has concluded a weeklong visit to Turkey with the donation of twenty (20) buses to the Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) by the City of Istanbul, Turkey.

A Foreign Ministry dispatch discloses that out of the 20 buses, four buses will be given to the Liberia National Police (LNP) while one goes to the Paynesville City Corporation (PCC). A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) making the donation a reality was signed on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at a colorful ceremony held in Istanbul, Turkey.

Monrovia City Mayor Mrs. Clara Doe Mvogo signed for the MCC while Mr. Mimin Kahveci, Deputy General Manager of the Istanbul Electric Tramway, and Tunnel (IETT) General Directorate signed on behalf of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality.

According to the MOU, the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality will provide assorted spare parts for the buses over a one-year period and also dispatch a three-man technical team (one mechanic, an electrician and driver) from the IETT (the company responsible for public transportation in Istanbul) to Monrovia to conduct onsite training for a period of one month following the arrival of the buses in Liberia.

The donation of the 20 buses is a result of the sister-city relations between Monrovia and Istanbul that was agreed upon in 2013.

Foreign Minister Ngafuan who witnessed the signing ceremony on behalf of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and the Government and People of Liberia as well as the citizens of Monrovia expressed sincere thanks to the Mayor and all the members of the municipality of Istanbul, the Turkish Ambassador to Liberia and the people of Turkey for what he described as a great donation to Liberia.

"Since our arrival in Turkey, we have held many productive and mutually rewarding meetings in Ankara and in Istanbul, but obviously this ceremony tonight is the crowning moment because it is a concrete

demonstration of strong partnership. These buses will bring relief to a good number of Liberian students, workers, marketers, and ordinary people who huddle on the streets for hours looking for means to go to or from school, work, market or elsewhere.", the Liberian Foreign Minister stated.

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Carl Olah, Sr., 73, of Elyria, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2014 at University Hospitals of Cleveland, after a brief illness. Carl was born November 2, 1940 in Elyria.

He was a graduate of Elyria Catholic High School. Carl served in the United Sates Navy. He worked for General Motors as an electrician until his retirement.

Carl was a member of Elyria Amvets Post #32, Oberlin VFW Post #6273 and Elyria American Legion Post #12. He enjoyed gardening, reading and crossword puzzles.

Carl is survived by his wife of 22 years, Beverly (nee Gardiner); father, Jesse Ganzales; daughters, Danielle Rogers of New London, Patricia Wohlever of Elyria, Barbara Wohlever of Jackonsville, North Carolina and Diana Pierce of Elyria; sons, Phillip (Brenda) of Columbus, Carl Jr. of Elyria, Daniel of N. Ridgeville and Derek of Avon lake; sisters, Ethel McCartney, Stella (Ronald) Fiskanin, Anna Marie (Mike) Castillo and Betty Jo Shannon; brother, Dennis Aikens; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Golda Aikens (nee Olah); mother/grandmother, Meri Irma (nee Palczer); father/grandfather, Julius; son, Dennis Huebner; sisters, Otilla Tillie Meyers, Magdaline Perry; brothers, Nicholas, Julius Pundy and John.

Family will receive friends Friday, May 23, 2014 from 4 to 7 P.M. at Elyria Amvets Post #32, 11087 Middle Ave., Elyria, where services will be held at 5 P.M. Burial will be private.

Family suggests those who wish may make contributions to The Special Olympics c/o Elyria Amvets Post #32, 11087 Middle Ave., Elyria, OH 44035.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Elyria, (440) 322-4626.

Online condolences may be expressed at http://www.laubenthalmercado.com

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - Aujia Hines had little interest last year in going to college and only vague ideas about her future career, and she disliked talking in front of other students.

But the 15-year-old said a pilot college and career coaching program at Southside Technical Center made her realize that she wanted to be an electrician and go to college.

I didnt know that so many apprenticeship opportunities were available, Hines said. Now I understand all that college has to offer and all that can come of having a college degree.

Through the pilot program from the Northern Kentucky-based company NaviGo, Hines also learned how to coach other students in reaching their career and college goals.

Fayette County is the first school district in Kentucky to test the program, which works somewhat differently at each of the five high schools where it is being piloted: Southside, Bryan Station, the STEAM Academy, Carter G. Woodson Academy, and the School for the Creative and Performing Arts.

In general, the NaviGo program presents a shift from practices in which career and college planning might be confined to a students conversations with guidance counselors.

The NaviGo curriculum shows teachers and students how to be career and college coaches, to lay out a plan so students discover their own interests, their passions, their talents, said company founder Tim Hanner, a retired Kenton County school superintendent and a former Kentucky associate commissioner of education.

In addition to providing the pilot program in Fayette County schools, the company has a division for families that hire NaviGo coaches to help students prepare for life after high school.

High school should be as much about students figuring out what they want to do in life as what they dont want to do, Hanner said.

A key component of the Fayette pilot program is that NaviGo staff members train teachers to coach students as they work on their Individual Learning Plan, or ILP. The ILP is an online planning tool that the state requires, starting in sixth grade, so students have a central place to document their academic achievements, standardized test scores, extracurricular experiences, and career and college exploration.

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By Frederick N. Rasmussen, The Baltimore Sun

3:32 p.m. EDT, May 15, 2014

Sharon C. Senkel, a retired legal secretary and doll collector, died Sunday of complications from lupus at the Golden Living Nursing Home in Manchester. She was 66.

The daughter of Irvin A. Senkel Sr., a Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. electrician, and Mary A. Senkel, a homemaker, Sharon Christine Senkel was born in Baltimore and raised in Edmondson Village.

She was a 1965 graduate of St. Martin's parochial school and earned an associate's degree in general studies in 1995 from the Community College of Baltimore County in Catonsville.

In 1969, Ms. Senkel married William J. Walsh. After her divorce in 1989, she returned to her maiden name.

Ms. Senkel worked as a legal secretary for several Baltimore attorneys before she suffered a stroke in 2006 and was forced to retire on a medical disability.

The Manchester resident was a collector of Madame Alexander dolls. She also enjoyed reading, visiting art museums, and going to the movies with her grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in the Loudon Park Cemetery chapel, 3620 Wilkens Ave.

Ms. Senkel is survived by her three sons, Micah Walsh of Manchester, Matthew Walsh of Parkton and Benjamin Walsh of Sykesville; two brothers, I. Arthur "Art" Senkel of Arnold and Richard Senkel of Annapolis; and six grandchildren.

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Atwood Oceanics, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the drilling and completion of Exploratory and developmental oil and gas wells worldwide. We own 10 mobile offshore drilling units, and we are expanding our fleet with the construction of six high-specificiation rigs. Our Guiding Principles describe our company and our beliefs and values: Safety and Environmental Stewardship, Client Satisfaction, Employee Focus, Value Creation and Integrity and Respect. Atwood was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Position Summary

The Electrician is responsible for various duties including but not limited to the operational integrity, maintenance (preventive maintenance), installation/removal of electrical equipment, repair and documentation of the entire offshore unit's electrical systems and equipment to include all refrigeration and air conditioning systems, all electrical power generation sources, rectifiers and circuits, transformers, power distribution equipment, electrical motors and controllers, performing diagnostic tests and troubleshooting system faults and failures, of all electrical equipment down to the component level. The ultimate objective of this position is to ensure that electrical power is supplied where and when needed, that all electrical systems are within safety and regulatory body compliance standards and all electrical equipment remains operative throughout the operation.

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Employment Type: PERMANENT Hours: FULLTIME

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A challenger in the Ward 2 Fremont City Council race was the top vote getter in Tuesdays primary election.

Unofficial results listed Steve Landholm with 419 votes (39.01 percent). He and incumbent Mark Stange and will advance to the general election.

Stange earned 331 votes (30.82 percent).

Challenger Vern Kucera had 320 votes (29.80 percent).

Landholm was amazed and pleased with the results.

Im really tickled with the fact that its going like that, he said when election results indicated that he will be competing in the general election. I really dont know what to say. Im kind of flabbergasted to be honest.

Were going to see what happens now in the fall, he said.

Landholm, who has been an electrician since 1971, said hes always wanted to be involved in government. Now that he plans to retire, Landholm believes he can put full emphasis on being a council member.

He is an advocate for improvements at Fremont Municipal Airport. Landholmhas said he would like to see work accelerated for the 23rd Street viaduct. He said the illegal immigration vote influenced his decision to run and that hed like to see people be happy with their local government again.

A certified public accountant for 25 years, Stange has said he has a high degree of understanding of financial statements and how bond issues work and about working with a budget.

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Dynamic Opportunity in Crockett, TX Zilkha Biomass Fuels I LLC is an innovator and manufacturer of specialized wood pellets for a wide variety of industrial and commercial uses. We are seeking qualified candidates for an E&I Maintenance Craftsman position at our facility in Crockett, TX. Position: E&I Maintenance Craftsman Qualifications & Experience: * High School Diploma or GED equivalent (trade school preferred). * Industrial NCCER certified electrician with Instrumentation, preferred. * Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, inspect and perform repairs in a manufacturing environment. * Minimum of four years of related experience. * Demonstrated experience with AB PLC - I/O Rack, 24 VDC-3 phase, 480v MCC's, VFD's, NEC, Ladder Logic for Process Controls- Valves, TT, PT, RTD, FT-Transmitters, Calibrations, etc. * Demonstrated ability to read blue prints. * Ability to design / install small projects; run, bend, cut, thread conduit; pull wire and terminate as needed. * Demonstrated computer skills General Requirements: * Demonstrated ability to work safely. * Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and contribute to a high performance culture. * Effective communications skills. * Ability to understand and follow work instructions, both written and oral. Zilkha Biomass Fuels I LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Zilkha Biomass Fuels I LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package. Zilkha Biomass Fuels I LLC is a drug and alcohol free workplace. Zilkha Biomass Fuels I LLC conducts pre-employment physicals, drug screens, and criminal background checks. Submit resume to: sbarnes@zilkhabiomass.com

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The family of deceased insulation installer Mitchell Sweeney are "very interested" to hear how much Peter Garrett and Kevin Rudd knew about the botched scheme.

Former Labor senator Mark Arbib says federal governments should leave service delivery to the states and shy away from rolling out programs such as the home insulation scheme.

Mr Arbib returned to the witness box for the royal commission investigating the Rudd government's controversial $2.8 billion Home Insulation Program, for the second consecutive day on Tuesday.

He conceded he was shocked by the lack of training and supervision of a teen who died while installing insulation.

And the former parliamentary secretary admitted the program may have been rolled out too quickly, but blamed public servants for failing to warn him and other ministers about the risks to installers working in roof cavities.

Former Labor senator Mark Arbib said he did not have decision-making authority in relation to the program. Photo: Andrew Meares

Under heated cross-examination from Gold Coast-based lawyer Bill Potts, Mr Arbib conceded service delivery was best handled by state governments.

"My view, from being involved and seeing it first hand, [is] federal government is not a government service delivery agency," Mr Arbib said.

"State governments work day in, day out in service delivery and wherever possible, programs of this kind should be left to them."

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Malik White, left, Madison Patton and DeZhane Bailey received training to coach fellow students in career and college readiness through the NaviGo program at Lexington's STEAM Academy. Malik, 15, said NaviGo had shown him "I might want to go into politics and law.

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Aujia Hines had little interest last year in going to college and only vague ideas about her future career, and she disliked talking in front of other students.

But Aujia, 15, said a pilot college and career coaching program at Southside Technical Center made her realize that she wanted to be an electrician and go to college.

"I didn't know that so many apprenticeship opportunities were available," Aujia said. Additionally, she said, "now I understand all that college has to offer and all that can come of having a college degree."

Through the pilot program from the Northern Kentucky-based company NaviGo, Aujia also learned how to coach other students in reaching their career and college goals.

Fayette County is the first school district in Kentucky to test the NaviGo program, which works somewhat differently at each of the five high schools where it is being piloted: Southside, Bryan Station, the STEAM Academy, Carter G. Woodson Academy, and the School for the Creative and Performing Arts.

In general, the NaviGo program presents a shift from practices in which career and college planning might be confined to a student's conversations with guidance counselors. The NaviGo curriculum shows teachers and students how to be career and college coaches, "to lay out a plan so students discover their own interests, their passions, their talents," said company founder Tim Hanner, a retired Kenton County school superintendent and a former Kentucky associate commissioner of education.

In addition to providing the pilot program in Fayette County schools, the company has a division for families that hire NaviGo coaches to help students prepare for life after high school.

"High school should be as much about students figuring out what they want to do in life as what they don't want to do," Hanner said.

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