Volume 24, Issue 2 May 2010 www.etnaborough.org Borough of Etna BYLINE SWIMMING POOL SCHEDULE The Clarence Fugh Memorial Park & Pool will open Saturday, May 29. Weekend and holiday hours will be from Noon to 7:00 p.m and weekdays from Noon to 7:30 p.m. The pool will not open on week- days until June 14. Previously we have opened for limited hours while school was still in session but the attendance was very low. In a cost savings effort, we will only open on weekends until school is out. The same will apply on the back end – once school is back in session (August 30), we will only open on week- ends. The pool will close on Labor Day, September 6. Daily admission cost will remain at $4.00 per person. Season pass rates are as follows: Etna Residents Family season pass……………. $120.00 Individual season pass………… $ 85.00 Senior Citizens 65 & over……. Free (Etna resi- dents only) Shaler Area & Fox Chapel School District Residents Family season pass……………. $180.00 Individual season pass………… 120.00 All family passes include year round residents of household. Proof of residency for all season passes is required. Children under the age of 8 years old must be accompanied by an individual 13 years or older. Water aerobics will be back again this year on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7:45 – 8:45 p.m. Cost for admission is $3.00, $2.00 for season pass holders. FREE CONCERTS IN THE PARK AND FREE CRAFT INSTRUCTION Due to the condition of the State budget, the Penn- sylvania Council on the Arts, who received little or no funding, were forced to cancel many of their grant programs. This included the grant to the Borough of Etna. The Borough has received this grant the past ten years. Council decided since this has always been a matching grant, they would continue to put their share towards a limited program. There will be no adult crafts this year, but the youth craft program and a lim- ited free concert schedule will continue. The dates of the free concerts in the park are: June 19, 2010 ........... Steel Rockin July 10, 2010 ............ The Act 80’s All concerts are held in the Playground on Pine Street and run from 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, as seating is limited. The free youth crafts will continue to take place at the Playground on June 17th, July 8th & 22nd and August 5th. There will be two sessions each day; one from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. for children ages three to eight and from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for children aged nine through sixteen. Marjorie Vinski will once again be our Instructor. FLOODING THREAT OF 2010 This year with the huge amount of snowfall and subsequent thaw and the rains of late winter/ early spring, the community was faced with the threat of possible flooding, particularly from the Allegheny River, which when it crests over 26 feet, causes flooding in the Sycamore and Cherry Street areas of our community. Emergency Management officials of the Borough began to take action immediately. Letters were delivered to over five hundred homes on March 5, telling residents that the possibility of flooding existed and that preparations were the best de- fense. The Borough’s Radio Station, 1670 AM, continued to broadcast updates to the threat and actions residents could take in preparation. A second letter was delivered March 11, reiterating the possibility of flooding and advising residents that if they needed assistance moving large items out of their basement to contact the Borough. In anticipation of this event, a team of volunteers was assembled thanks to the generosity of Hosanna Industries, the Shaler Area School District and the Etna Volunteer Fire Department. In complete cooperation with the Public Works Department on Friday, March 12, twenty-eight high school students, ten workers from Hosanna Industries and four volunteer firemen spent the day mov- ing items from residents’ basements out of harms way. These same people came back the following week and assisted residents with putting the items back in the basement when the threat had passed. The Community was truly blessed – blessed that the flooding threat passed and blessed with these organizations and individuals who came to our aid in helping our residents to prepare. Many government agencies were instrumental in preparation as well, including the Allegheny County Department of Emergency Management who kept the community informed daily of the flood stage status and the Army Corps of Engineers. State Representative Dom Costa along with State Repre- sentative Randy Vulakovich hosted meetings to keep local Emergency Management officials up to date on conditions. Shaler Township hired a contractor early in the week of March 8 th , to remove any trees along Big Pine Creek in Shaler that were a threat to cause or contribute to flooding. We are grateful to all for their part in these preparations and grateful that flooding did not occur. BOROUGH COUNCIL NEWS The Etna Police Department received a grant of $100,000.00 from the Department of Justice for technical equipment improvements to aid in crime prevention. The Borough will use these funds to install cameras at various locations throughout the community to aid in both crime prevention and crime solving. Through the Allegheny County Tourism and Infrastructure Fund, the Borough has received roughly $101,000.00 for the design of a replacement bridge superstructure at the Dewey Street Bridge. The Borough is currently working with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Congressmen Doyle & Altmire for the construction funds needed for this replacement totaling over $645,000.00. Through Allegheny County, the Borough has been awarded a grant for the repair of a storm sewer in the amount of $56,648.00 with the Borough coming up with the remaining $30,000.00 needed and a grant for $10,000.00 for the demolition of an abandoned home on Lincoln Street. The Borough and the Garden Club received a grant of Technical Assistance from the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy for green and sustainable improvement planning for the community. ETNA GARDEN CLUB NEWS!!! The Garden Club has planned May 15 at 9:00 a.m. for the planting of the Route 8 flower island. Volunteers are always needed for this job! If you have your own gloves and garden tool, please bring them along! Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 10 for the second annual Etna Garden Tour! The tour will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This year’s format is a little different with the tour begin- ning at the Municipal Building, where tickets can be purchased on the day for $6.00. Tickets will be available in advance at the Municipal Building beginning June 15 for a cost of $5.00. Do you have a green thumb or know someone in your neighborhood whose garden is beautiful? Send in your name or theirs and the Garden Club will consider adding them to this year’s tour. Call or send the information in by June 1. Call either Meg Hill at 412-784-8542 or Mary Ellen at 412-781-0569. Look for your favorites and perhaps a new twist or two!!!
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Volume 24, Issue 2
May 2010
www.etnaborough.org
Borough of Etna
BYLINE
SWIMMING POOL SCHEDULE
The Clarence Fugh Memorial Park & Pool will
open Saturday, May 29. Weekend and holiday hours will be from Noon to 7:00 p.m and weekdays from
Noon to 7:30 p.m. The pool will not open on week-
days until June 14. Previously we have opened for
limited hours while school was still in session but the attendance was very low. In a cost savings effort, we
will only open on weekends until school is out. The
same will apply on the back end – once school is back
in session (August 30), we will only open on week-ends. The pool will close on Labor Day, September 6.
Daily admission cost will remain at $4.00 per
person. Season pass rates are as follows:
Etna Residents Family season pass……………. $120.00
Individual season pass………… $ 85.00
Senior Citizens 65 & over……. Free (Etna resi-
dents only) Shaler Area & Fox Chapel School District Residents
Family season pass……………. $180.00
Individual season pass………… 120.00
All family passes include year round residents of
household. Proof of residency for all season passes
is required. Children under the age of 8 years old
must be accompanied by an individual 13 years or
older. Water aerobics will be back again this year on
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7:45 – 8:45 p.m.
Cost for admission is $3.00, $2.00 for season pass
holders.
FREE CONCERTS IN THE PARK AND
FREE CRAFT INSTRUCTION
Due to the condition of the State budget, the Penn-sylvania Council on the Arts, who received little or no
funding, were forced to cancel many of their grant
programs. This included the grant to the Borough of
Etna. The Borough has received this grant the past ten years. Council decided since this has always been a
matching grant, they would continue to put their share
towards a limited program. There will be no adult
crafts this year, but the youth craft program and a lim-ited free concert schedule will continue.
The dates of the free concerts in the park are:
June 19, 2010 ........... Steel Rockin
July 10, 2010 ............ The Act 80’s All concerts are held in the Playground on Pine
Street and run from 8:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair, as seating is limited. The free youth crafts will continue to take place at
the Playground on June 17th, July 8th & 22nd and
August 5th. There will be two sessions each day; one
from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. for children ages three to eight and from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for children aged
nine through sixteen. Marjorie Vinski will once again
be our Instructor.
FLOODING THREAT OF 2010 This year with the huge amount of snowfall and subsequent thaw and the rains of late winter/early spring, the community was faced with the threat of possible flooding, particularly from the
Allegheny River, which when it crests over 26 feet, causes flooding in the Sycamore and Cherry
Street areas of our community. Emergency Management officials of the Borough began to take
action immediately. Letters were delivered to over five hundred homes on March 5, telling residents that the possibility of flooding existed and that preparations were the best de-
fense. The Borough’s Radio Station, 1670 AM, continued to broadcast updates to the threat
and actions residents could take in preparation. A second letter was delivered March 11,
reiterating the possibility of flooding and advising residents that if they needed assistance moving large items out of their basement to contact the Borough.
In anticipation of this event, a team of volunteers was assembled thanks to the generosity of
Hosanna Industries, the Shaler Area School District and the Etna Volunteer Fire Department. In
complete cooperation with the Public Works Department on Friday, March 12, twenty-eight high school students, ten workers from Hosanna Industries and four volunteer firemen spent the day mov-
ing items from residents’ basements out of harms way. These same people came back the following
week and assisted residents with putting the items back in the basement when the threat had passed.
The Community was truly blessed – blessed that the flooding threat passed and blessed with these organizations and individuals who came to our aid in helping our residents to prepare. Many
government agencies were instrumental in preparation as well, including the Allegheny County
Department of Emergency Management who kept the community informed daily of the flood stage
status and the Army Corps of Engineers. State Representative Dom Costa along with State Repre-sentative Randy Vulakovich hosted meetings to keep local Emergency Management officials up to
date on conditions. Shaler Township hired a contractor early in the week of March 8th, to remove
any trees along Big Pine Creek in Shaler that were a threat to cause or contribute to flooding. We
are grateful to all for their part in these preparations and grateful that flooding did not occur.
BOROUGH COUNCIL NEWS
The Etna Police Department received a grant of $100,000.00 from the Department of
Justice for technical equipment improvements to aid in crime prevention. The Borough
will use these funds to install cameras at various locations throughout the community to
aid in both crime prevention and crime solving.
Through the Allegheny County Tourism and Infrastructure Fund, the Borough has received roughly $101,000.00 for the design of a replacement bridge superstructure at the Dewey Street
Bridge. The Borough is currently working with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and
Congressmen Doyle & Altmire for the construction funds needed for this replacement totaling over
$645,000.00. Through Allegheny County, the Borough has been awarded a grant for the repair of a storm
sewer in the amount of $56,648.00 with the Borough coming up with the remaining $30,000.00
needed and a grant for $10,000.00 for the demolition of an abandoned home on Lincoln Street.
The Borough and the Garden Club received a grant of Technical Assistance from the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy for green and sustainable improvement planning for the community.
ETNA GARDEN CLUB NEWS!!!
The Garden Club has planned May 15 at 9:00 a.m. for the planting of the Route 8 flower island. Volunteers are always needed for this job! If you have your own gloves and garden tool, please
bring them along!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 10 for the second annual Etna Garden Tour! The tour
will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This year’s format is a little different with the tour begin-ning at the Municipal Building, where tickets can be purchased on the day for $6.00. Tickets will be
available in advance at the Municipal Building beginning June 15 for a cost of $5.00.
Do you have a green thumb or know someone in your neighborhood whose garden is beautiful?
Send in your name or theirs and the Garden Club will consider adding them to this year’s tour.
Call or send the information in by June 1. Call
either Meg Hill at 412-784-8542 or Mary Ellen
at 412-781-0569. Look for your favorites and perhaps a new twist or two!!!
BYLINE Page 2
BUSINESS
SPOTLIGHT
GATEWAY
PEST CONTROL 595 Butler Street
412-784-8180
Bill (Founder of Gateway Exterminating)
and Dorothy Sandrock were both born and
raised in Etna; Bill lived on Mt. Hope Street
and Dorothy resided on Hickory Street.
Bill had many assorted jobs over the years,
usually as a salesman, but one year he was
hired as an exterminator and decided this was a
job he could do by himself. So, he and Doro-
thy (who thought up the name for the com-
pany) decided to go into business for them-
selves. Dorothy worked full time as a recep-
tionist in Sharpsburg while raising their three
children …Nancy, Bill and Mary. Bill started
the company in 1965 and worked out of their
home. He subsidized their meager income
while getting their new business off the ground
by working as a part time bus driver. Some-
how, Dorothy also managed to perform all of
the bookkeeping duties for their new company.
Bill originally worked out of the family car and
the children say they can never remember hav-
ing a vehicle that didn’t smell of chemicals.
After approximately one year, Bill was able
to hire two new employees. Time passed and
business improved. They opened the Etna store
at its current location in 1979.
Young Bill started to work part time when
he was sixteen. Nancy joined the family busi-
ness in the late 70’s and Mary began work in
1983. They now employ 14, including family
members and have a dozen service vehicles.
They take care of carpenter bees, carpenter
ants, wasps, centipedes, millipedes, fleas, ter-
mites, spiders, mice and rats. Many of their
calls involve the eradication of rats. Bird seed
is a very attractive source of food for rats. So,
if you have feeders, make sure you clean up the
extra bird food that falls out so that it doesn’t
attract rodents. Also, the protein that’s in dog
feces also holds great appeal for rats, so it be-
hooves you to clean up after your pets. Re-
member, the next time you run into a swarming
insect nest, or find some creepy, crawling
something under your kitchen sink, call Gate-
way Pest Control. They’ll be happy to help.
Thank you for your continued support of the ETNA VOLUNTEER FIRE
DEPARTMENT’S Lenten Fish Fries. Many of the same faces showed up week after
week. The turnout was fantastic and the food was scrumptious! Thanks again!!!
AMERICAN LEGION POST #597 at 318 Butler Street would like to remind
everyone about their ―Friday Night Bingo.‖ We’re the ONLY Bingo in town!!!
Come on down and join us at 7:30 p.m. for our Jackpots, Specials and Door Prizes.
RAMBLINGS
EBAC NEWS
Etna Borough Athletic Club held its Opening Day of baseball games on Saturday,
April 17. On Saturday, May 1 Topps Baseball Card Company will be set up at all
E.B.A.C. baseball games and will be promoting their new baseball game, Topps Attax.
Children can come and play the game and receive free baseball cards and other prizes.
Come out and enjoy watching our youngsters learn how to play America’s favorite
pastime as well as have something to eat and drink from our refreshment stand. If
you would like to become a sponsor or have any other questions, please contact Sam
Ireland at 412-781-2670.
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
Begin honoring our Veterans this Memorial Day by flying the flag, the symbol of
our nation. Join your family and friends in a Service honoring our military at the Etna
Cemetery on High Street at 8:45 a.m. Continue with the Parade on Butler Street that
begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Etna Express and ends at Kittanning Pike. An additional
ceremony at the War Memorial (Crescent Avenue) starts at 11:30 a.m., followed by a
joint Open House at the American Legion Post #597 with the VFW Post 9197 on But-
ler Street. Remember to thank those men and women, both past and present, whose
sacrifices have assisted in upholding world peace and the freedom that we Americans
enjoy every day living in this glorious country! We have much to be thankful for!!!
STANDING OVATION
It’s hard to believe that only a few months ago we were waist deep in mounds of
white, wonderful snow. Many, many, many thanks to our amazing Public Works De-
partment. They worked long, tedious hours shoveling, plowing, salting and removing
the mountains of fluffy flakes that Mother Nature decided to bless us with.
Ed Murdy, our Public Works Director, deserves special praise for coordinating the
snow removal effort. Keith Taylor, Rich Sweazen, John Kirin and Mark Eichhorn, our
Public Works Crew, should be applauded for overcoming the never-ending task of
February’s snow removal with efficiency and speed. No one’s streets were cleaned as
quickly or as well as Etna’s!!!!
Thanks also must be extended to our Police Department who helped wherever
they were needed and our Fire Department, who cleared away snow from all of the
Borough’s fire hydrants, in case of fire, which thankfully, didn’t happen.
Thanks must also go out to four of our local subcontractors who contacted the
Borough directly and asked if they could help in any way; Kusevich Contracting,
who gave us a full day of free labor, as well as Precision Landscaping, Roadside
Beer Distributors and Bobeck Construction. Thanks to all for a job well done!!!!
ETNA VOLUNTEER FIREMEN STREET FAIR Monday June 7 to Saturday, June 12
one needing transportation, please call the Borough
Office, one week prior to the meeting.
Etna Economic Development Corporation
Meetings, Second Tuesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m.
Municipal Building.
Etna Planning Commission Meetings, every
fourth Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Building,
call in advance for meeting confirmation
Borough of Etna 412-781-0569
www.etnaborough.org
ETNA BYLINE Staff Editor: Mary Ellen Ramage
Staff: Marie Carricato
Mary Winschel Macecevic
Allyson Sniegocki
Designer: Carla Kessler
May 6................... Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Senior Friendship Center,
1:00 p.m., at the Church May 11……. ........ Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Mother/Daughter Banquet, Starts at 6:30 p.m.
at the church. For more information call 412-781-2764
May 21………. .... Etna Talent Show, All Saints Act. Bldg. Starts at 7:30p.m.* May 30………. .... Local Military Service Organizations. Memorial Day Church Service,
St. Joseph Church-Dorseyville Road, Starts At 11:00 a.m. May 31………. .... Memorial Day Ceremony, 8:45 a.m. High Street; Memorial Day Parade,
starts at 9:30 a.m.; Memorial Service, 11:30a.m. at the Ball Field;
Joint open house at the American Legion 597 with VFW Post 9197 following the service at 318 Butler Street*
June 3………. ...... Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Senior Friendship Center, Covered Dish Picnic: Starts at 12:00 noon at the church
June 19…….. ....... All Saints Church, Ladies of Charity Card Party,
1:00p.m.- 4:00 p.m., Activities Building June 19 ................. Free Concert in the Park, Steel Rockin, Playground, 8:00 p.m.*
June 7 – 12 ........... Firemen’s Street Fair*
July 10 ................. Etna Garden Tour, 1:00 p.m.—4:00P.m.* July 10 ................. Free Concert in the Park, The Act 80’s, Playground, 8:00 p.m.*
July 19-23 ............ Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Vacation Bible School, Starts at 6:30p.m.-8:30p.m. at the church, Theme: Planet Zoom,
Ages: 3-5th grade: For information or to register call 412-781-2764
Aug. 7 .................. Etna Commons Flea Market*
Calvert Memorial Church…Drama Club- April 7- May 26,
Performance May 28 or May 29 - not yet decided
Calvert Memorial Church,Camp Crest Field- Sometime in July for 3 to 4 days- dates to be determined
ETNA BOROUGH POOL AND PLAYGROUND RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. The metal admittance tag must be sewn on the lower left side of the bathing suit. There are no exceptions to this rule. Otherwise, bathers will not be admitted to the pool. It will cost $3.00 to replace a lost tag. All tags reported lost will be reported to the admittance staff. Anyone entering with a reported lost tag will be ejected from the pool.
2. Please be certain your child, while at the playground or pool, knows where you can be
reached in the event he or she is injured. If the child is injured and needs a doctor, the staff or Borough Police will get the child to a doctor available at that time. In the past, there were times when a child was injured and did not know where his or her parents were.
3. Please make sure your child knows where to go in case the pool is closed due to rain.
There will be no refunds or rain checks given in the event of rain.
4. Do not permit your child to go swimming if he or she has any skin disease, mouth disease, sore throat or deep cuts – bandaged or not, nor too soon after eating. Children in diapers will not be permitted in the pool unless a tight fitting outer covering, plastic or rubber, is worn. All children eight years old and under must be accompanied by an individual 13 years or older.
5. Instruct your child that the playground and pool personnel are there for their protection and
their orders must be followed, otherwise the child will be asked to leave the premises. Legal action will be initiated against those who are flagrant violators.
6. Tell your child not to bring valuables to the pool. The Borough is not responsible for lost
items.
7. The Borough will not be responsible for stolen bicycles or damage to them.
8. Bathing caps are not required. Do not wear makeup or skin oil. This will help make the filters and chlorinators operate more efficiently. No chewing gum.
9. Swimming aids such as inner tubes, beach balls, floats, etc. will not be permitted in the
pool. Pushing, dunking, and games of tag are prohibited.
10. Animals are not permitted in the pool or playground.
11. Please observe the smoking sections. Smoking is prohibited in all other areas.
12. Eyeglasses (including sunglasses) with safety lenses will be permitted in the shallow end of the pool (not beyond the four foot marker) and patrons wearing them do so at their own risk.
Your cooperation in making this season safe and enjoyable for your child will be appreciated. Each dollar spent for the recreation and well being of your child is worthwhile. If you have any questions regarding the rules and regulations, please call the Etna Borough Office at: 412-781-0569.
HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY SUMMER
(Property Owners Please Forward to Tenants)
BOROUGH OF ETNA 2010 SWIMMING POOL APPLICATIONS Season passes will be on sale May 17, 2010. If you purchase your tags by mail, complete the application and send it with your remittance and a SELF-ADDRESSED, STAMPED ENVELOPE to: Borough of Etna, 437 Butler St., Etna, Pa. 15223. The rates are as follows:
SEASON PASSES FAMILY INDIVIDUAL
Etna Borough Residents: $120.00 $ 85.00 Shaler Area & Fox Chapel School District Residents: $180.00 $120.00 Senior Citizens - Etna residents only - 65 yrs. & over - Free (Proof required) You may purchase individual tags or obtain a pass for your entire family at the above rates. The family permit includes mother, father and unmarried children living at home. Please make check payable to: Borough of Etna. Your tags will be mailed to you as soon as possible provided you send the self-addressed, stamped envelope; otherwise, you must pick the tags up at the office. Free swimming lessons are provided to Etna residents with season passes.
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BOROUGH OF ETNA Amount Paid $__________
The undersigned, a resident of ____________________, residing__________________________________ _________________, Phone No. ______________________, applies for permit to use the public swimming pool of Etna Borough for the 2010 season and agrees to abide by the rules and regulations of the pool, park and bath house. PROOF OF RESIDENCY IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PASSES. CHILDREN 8 YEARS & UNDER MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A 13 YEAR OLD OR OLDER WHILE IN THE SWIMMING POOL. ALL TAGS MUST BE SECURELY SEWN TO THE BATHING SUIT, OTHERWISE NO ADMITTANCE. Applicant agrees that the use of the pool is at the risk of the bather. Applications for minors must be signed by parent or guardian. SWIMMING TAGS MUST NOT BE LOANED AS PERMIT IS NON-TRANSFERABLE AND WILL BE REMOVED IF PRESENTED AT THE GATE BY ANY OTHER THAN THE ONE TO WHOM ISSUED. (Borough Use) (Please Print) Age (if under 21) Tag. No. Tag To Be Issued In The Name Of: __________ ___________________________ _____________ __________ ___________________________ _____________ __________ ___________________________ _____________ __________ ___________________________ _____________ __________ ___________________________ _____________ __________ ___________________________ _____________ __________ ___________________________ _____________ __________ ___________________________ _____________ **This application covers a family unit only - mother, father and children living at home and the above are members of my family living at the above address. SIGNED: _______________________________________Date:_____________________ SPECIAL NOTICE On a separate piece of paper, list relevant medical problems of each swimmer (allergies, diabetes, etc.) that can be referred to in the case of an emergency. This information will be classified "Confidential For Supervisor Only".