ETNA BOROUGH

www.etnaborough.org or www.etnalive.org

Volume 32, Issue 3 August 2017

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR ETNA’S 150TH!!

September of 2018, marks Etna’s 150th BIRTHDAY!! We have earmarked Thursday, September 13 through Sunday,

September 16, 2018 (our actual anniversary) for our DAYS OF CELEBRATION! Are you interested in helping plan this fun

and exciting event? We would love to have you! Please send Mary Ellen Ramage an email at meramage@etnaborough.org to

volunteer for our planning committee.

COUNCIL NEWS

Streetscape II is just about completed. This project will remove approximately another one half million gallons of storm

water from our combined sewer system. This summer we also began a rain barrel program in a specific area of our community

to aid in these efforts as well. All of these programs come from Etna’s Green Master Plan, adopted in May of 2014 to help

reduce combined sewer overflows to our streams and rivers.

Etna Borough participates in the Allegheny County Vacant Property Recovery Program. Through this program, you can

obtain either a vacant lot or a vacant, blighted structure that has at least three years of tax delinquency. An applicant must be

current on their own property taxes, water, sewage and garbage bills on ALL properties that they own within Allegheny County.

They also must not have any code violations or municipal liens outstanding on any property owned in Allegheny County.

Because 51% of Etna’s households are low to moderate income, the acquisition fees will be partially underwritten subject to

funding availability. You can find the application, guidelines and more information at www.etnaborough.org or by calling the

office.

The Blawnox, Etna and Sharpsburg Shade Tree Commission hosted a Milkweed and Monarchs Program early this

summer at the playground and swimming pool. We would like to thank Roxanne Swann and the Audubon Society of Western

Pennsylvania for facilitating this program. Attendees received free seeds to take home for planting and one heck of an

education on the importance of the monarch butterfly and the need to help provide a great food supply – milkweed!

As part of the Allegheny Together Program, Etna Council adopted a revised Vacant Storefront Ordinance this past June.

The ordinance encourages property owners that have vacant storefronts to actively market those vacancies with signage and to

keep those storefronts clean and attractive looking. Owners of vacant properties in the Central Business District will be sent

friendly letters informing them of the new ordinance and making suggestions on how owners can improve the viability of their

vacant properties by making them more attractive and by actively marketing them for rent or lease. The new signage grant

program being offered by the Etna Economic Development Corporation is also a product of the Allegheny Together Committee’s

work.

In Loving Memory of Vince Jones

The official family of Etna Borough wishes to express our deepest sadness over the passing of former

Councilman Vince Jones. Vince served forty-four years on Etna Borough Council – eleven consecutive

terms, before his retiring at the end of 2013. Vince served with dedication, devotion and commitment for the

betterment of his home town, and was loved and respected by all. Many organizations were the beneficiary

of his caring, kind nature, including the Etna Borough Athletic Association, the Etna Volunteer Fire

Department, the local St. Vincent DePaul Society, the Etna Team for Neighborhood Assistance, who were

instrumental in providing assistance after the flood of 2004, as well as Etna Borough Council where he had

served as Vice President for nineteen of those forty-four years. His quiet, gentle manner was known to all

and he was always at the ready to help someone in need. We extend our gratitude and sympathy to his wife,

Rita, daughters Kathy and Mary Ellen, sons-in-law Dutch and John, son, Tom and daughter-in-law Karen

and to all those wonderful grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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CODE ENFORCEMENT/BUILDING AND

ZONING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

An Application for Commercial Registration and

Zoning Compliance must be completed by any new business

interests before opening such business to insure it is in

compliance with Etna zoning ordinances. Owners of rental

properties must keep an updated Property Registration

Form on file at the Borough Office at all times.

Grass and weeds are to be no higher than 6 inches.

Remember, you are responsible for the maintenance of your

entire property including the sidewalk.

We request that you contact Waste Management’s At Your

Door Service to schedule a FREE pickup of your old TV and

electronics at 1-800-449-7587 or www.WMAtYourDoor.com

or Email: AtYourDoor@WM.com.

If you are planning to put up a swimming pool, fence,

wall or any accessory structure you probably need a zoning

permit. Zoning and building permits are always required

when you are making structural changes to your home or

business and for any swimming pool with a depth of 24

inches or greater. It is always best to check if permits are

needed before you start a project to insure you are in

compliance with Borough Ordinances and Building Codes.

Applications for both permits are at the Municipal

Building or you can get them online at www.etnaborough.org.

COMMUNITY DAY

Etna’s Annual Community Day Celebration will take place

on Saturday, August 5 from Noon to 4:00 P.M. at the Etna

Playground. This annual event, sponsored by the Etna

Neighborhood Association is packed full of fun for all ages!

There will be free swimming, pool games, kids’ games, a

basketball throw contest, a hockey slap shot contest, and a

hula hoop contest as well as crafts for the kids and Bingo for

adults at 3 P.M. Hot dogs, nachos and soft drinks will be

available…. only 50 cents each!!! Pine Creek Band will play

at noon! Come on down and enjoy a fun packed afternoon

with your neighbors and friends!!!

RECREATION NEWS

Etna Pool Family Swim Night, will be held on Friday,

August 11 from 8 to 10 P.M. The FAMILY SWIM NIGHT is

free with a non-perishable donation for the local food pantry!

Free Movies in the Park will continue on August 25 at

dusk at the Etna Playground. This event is sponsored by

the Etna Neighborhood Association!

The annual COPS VS. KIDS basketball game will be

held Friday, August 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the playground

basketball courts. The Swimming Pool and Playground will

close to the public at 5 p.m. Come down and enjoy the

annual competition, which has grown each year!

ETNA RAMBLINGS

The First Congregational Church will hold its’

annual OKTOBERFEST dinner on Saturday, September

23 from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Dinner will include roast pork,

mashed potatoes, sauerkraut and a selection of ethnic

German side dishes. The day features live music, fresh

brewed root beer and great auction prizes. Cost is $10.00

if pre-purchased, $12.00 at the door. Please call Patty at

412-498-8041 for ticket information.

The annual Unity in the Community event will take

place on Friday evening, October 13 and Saturday

afternoon, October 14 at Dougherty Veteran’s Field!

This sharing of food, fun and friendship is welcome to all!

Once again, our thanks go out to Dennis Conley for

generously donating the use of his parking lot on Butler

Street across from the Municipal Building where the Etna

Economic Development Corporation FARMER’S

MARKET is held each year. Without this space, we would

not be able to hold the Market which is attracting

customers from near and far. We couldn’t do it without

you!!! Or without Joe Rios, TJR Construction who

leases this same space for customer and employee

parking, but kindly, they all move on Thursdays to

accommodate the Farmer’s Market as do the employees

and drivers of Hite Electric! Now that is really going out

of your way to help the community! Three great business

partners working together to help wonderful things

happen in Etna!!!!

The Etna Borough Athletic Club would like to

congratulate three of its teams for becoming 2017

Champions! Both of the Etna Little League teams were

crowned Champions in “S.A.B.A”. Little League 1 went

undefeated and won the Tier 1 title. Little League 2 were

also crowned Champions as well, winning the Tier 2

competition. We also congratulate Etna 12U Fast Pitch

girls’ team for winning the “GPGSL” Tier 2 game. EBAC

sends thanks to all who have helped their organization for

all their hard work and dedication to making the Etna

season a great success. If you want more info on fall ball,

contact Rich Thom at Richtom14@gmailcom. Registration

forms are in the lobby of the municipal building as well.

The semi-annul Drug Take Back held at the Shaler

North Hills Library had another successful event this

spring. They collected 332 pounds of unused medication!

This program is so helpful in getting old narcotics and

other potentially dangerous and addictive medicine out of

our homes and safely disposed of. Watch for signs for the

next collection to be held in the fall!

The American Legion will be hosting a Spaghetti

Dinner at their facility at 318 Butler Street on August 9

from 5 to 8 P.M. Come support our veterans!

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HARRISBURG & COUNTY NEWS

On September 29, State Senator Randy Vulakovich and

State Representative Hal English will be cohosting their

annual Senior Expo at Allison Park Church, 2326 Duncan

Ave., Hampton from 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. The Expo will be host

to a variety of informational booths geared toward senior

citizens and their families or caregivers. Exhibitors will range

from state and federal agencies to local non-profit organizations

that provide services affecting the health, safety and welfare of

senior citizens. Light refreshments will be provided and the

event is free to all senior residents of the community. Free

health screenings will be provided and a fraud presentation will

be offered. In addition, every effort will be made to provide free

flu vaccinations to senior citizens age 65 and over. Please be

prepared to provide your Medicare card to the pharmacist. For

details regarding the event call 412-487-6600.

Senator Randy Vulakovich is hosting a Seniors for Safe

Driving course on August 24, from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. at the

Shaler Township Municipal Building, 300 Wetzel Road. This

course is a one day refresher course for previous participants.

This program is available for drivers 55 years of age and older.

The benefits of taking the course are becoming a safer driver

and receiving a minimum of 5% discount on your auto

insurance. No exam will be given and the course is classroom

instruction only. The fee for the class is $16 payable to Seniors

for Safe Driving. Call 1-800-559-4880 to register for a class or

register online at www.sfsd-pa.com.

State Representative Dom Costa will be hosting a

Financial Aid Night on Thursday, August 31 at 6:30 P.M. at

Scotus Hall, 146 Hawthorne Road, Millvale. PHEAA will be

present to provide valuable information and answer questions

regarding the financial aid process. There is lots of free parking

so mark your calendar and plan on attending.

Representative Costa’s Annual Children’s Safety Event

will be held again at Dougherty Veteran’s Field (Crescent

Avenue) on Saturday, September 9, from 10 A.M. to 1 P.M.

Representatives from emergency services, government agencies,

and more will be on hand with interactive activities,

demonstrations and information to teach children about safety

in all aspects of life. This event has been very popular and

features an inflatable bouncy house, local mascots, safety

vehicles and giveaways and prizes! Children are encouraged to

bring their bikes and ride an interactive course.

Dom Costa’s semi-annual Shredding Event is scheduled for

September 23 from 9 A.M. to 11 A.M., at the Cherry City

Volunteer Fire Department in the Parker Street parking lot.

One of the best ways to protect your identity from theft is to

take your old personal documents containing Social Security

numbers, credit card numbers and bank accounts and watch

them be shredded on site. Iron City Workplace Services cannot

accept phone books, spiral notebooks, binders, floppy discs,

CD/DVD’s, bound books or magazines, hard metal or plastic

materials. There is a five-box limit (average size box) and boxes

and containers will be given back to attendees. No business

shredding will be accepted at this particular event. If it rains,

they are unable to operate the shredding equipment, and you

may call Representative Costa’s office that day at 412-361-2040

to make sure it is still being held.

Please join Representative Costa on Friday, October 13

from 10 A.M. to 1 P.M., at his annual Senior Fair at the Ross

Township Community Center. Seniors are encouraged to

come out and get valuable information from numerous agencies

about different programs and benefits that they may qualify for.

The event is FREE with giveaways and door prizes. Flu and

pneumonia shots are available with Medicare Part B or

insurance cards.

On November 30, Representative Costa will be hosting a

Bus Tour to the Capitol in Harrisburg and then over to the

Pennsylvania Christmas and Gift Show at the PA Farm Show

Complex. Tickets are $40.00 each, and include Tour of the

Capitol and entrance fee to the Christmas and Gift Show.

Lunch will take place at the Capitol and can be brought from

home or purchased at the Capital cafeteria. Call for more

information or to reserve your seat! Office number is 412-361-

2040.

County Councilman Ed Kress, will be hosting his second

Free Senior Health and Safety Fair here in Etna on Saturday,

September 30 from 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. at the All Saints

Activities Building. Local organizations will be on site to give

flu shots free, with presentation of Medicare or Health Insurance

Card and there will be health screenings and information on a

myriad of health and safety issues for seniors including the

County Health Department, County Dept. of Human Services,

Duquesne University Pharmacy Care Clinic, Gateway Health,

Highmark Health, Home Health, Kane Regional Centers and

much more!

Stay Cool While You Stay Active! The arrival of summer means working and playing in the sun, family picnics, baseball and other

outdoor activities. Here are some tips to keep your family healthy and active in the warmer months:

Hydrate: Drink plenty of water before, during and after physical activity to avoid dehydration.

Protect your family from the sun: wear wide-brimmed hats, always apply water-resistant

sunscreen with at least SPF 15 and reapply sunscreen every 2 hours.

Heat safety: avoid intense activities between noon and 3 p.m. when the sun is at its strongest.

Dress for the heat: wear lightweight, light colored clothing, choose light, breathable fabrics such

as cotton, and wear sunglasses to protect your eyes.

Head indoors: when the heat gets unbearable, try indoor activities at your local YMCA or gym like

basketball, yoga or racquetball—or go swimming at the Etna pool!

Etna is proud to be a Live Well Allegheny Community. The Live Well Allegheny program is led by the Allegheny County Health

Department and encourages municipalities, city neighborhoods and school districts to promote overall wellness in the community.

For more resources, activity ideas and tips about healthy living, visit www.livewellallegheny.org and www.etnaborough.org.

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SASD GATE Students at the Garden of Etna For the past six years, Shaler Area High School students

from the Gifted and Talented Education program and the

Ecology Club, under the leadership of teachers Kathleen Elder

and Christina Palladino, have been partnering with the

Garden of Etna to provide freshly grown produce to the

community food bank. In their school greenhouse, students

germinate the seeds that yield lettuce, broccoli, and peas in

the garden’s four large raised beds. In the spring, student

volunteers visit the garden to plant the cole crop seedlings

and then return several times throughout the season to

cultivate the beds, as well as to plant peppers, tomatoes and

herbs. Since its inception, the Garden of Etna has provided

over 4,200 pounds of fresh produce for the Bread of Life Food

Pantry at Calvert Presbyterian Church.

SCAREHOUSE The 2017 season of ScareHouse commences on Friday,

September 15, and operates through Saturday, November

4. Since opening in 1999, this family-owned-and-operated

haunted attraction has gained national acclaim; named as

“One of America’s best Haunted Houses” by Travel Channel

and featured on Good Morning America, ABC News and many

other national media outlets. A team of Pittsburgh artists and

builders work year-round to create and perfect one of

America's Scariest Haunted Houses! Not recommended for

children under the age of 13 (no one under 7 admitted).

ScareHouse hours this year have been adjusted and they will

be closing earlier on Friday and Saturday nights. Visit their

website at www.scarehouse.com to view the updated schedule

and purchase tickets. Let the screams begin!

Protecting Bees in Your Garden There has been a lot of publicity lately about the use

of pesticides in your gardens which is affecting our

honey bee population. Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) is

a phenomenon in which worker honey bees from a hive

or bee colony abruptly disappear. CCD first appeared in

the US in 2006 and has progressively worsened. Ortho

and Bayer Crop Science, two of the leading users of these

chemicals, say they will stop using these chemicals by

2021 but is that too long to wait? If you can avoid using

neonicotinoids in your lawns and gardens now, think

how many bee colonies you may be able to save. Read

your labels: look out for imidacloprid, acetamiprid,

dinotefuran, clothianidin, and thiamethoxam.

When purchasing plants, ask

nursery or garden center staff whether

they were treated with neonicotinoids.

Sometimes, there is actually one of

those little plastic tags in the plants

telling you this. Bees are exposed to neonicotinoids in

many ways, including contact with spray residue on

plants or by eating contaminated pollen or nectar. Even

when used carefully, according to printed label

instructions, bees can be exposed to lethal doses of these

pesticides. When exposed to very small amounts of

neonicotinoids, bumble bee colonies grow more slowly

and produce fewer queens. Slight honey bee exposure

can impair their ability to fly, navigate and forage for

food. There is a direct correlation between humans and

bees. Bees pollinate our crops so that we have food!!! The

choice is up to you!

Learn more at www.xerces.org/pesticides/.

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

SAVVY CREATIONS DESIGN STUDIO

617 BUTLER STREET ETNA, PA. 15223

412-407-9180

savvycreationsdesign.com

For as long as she can remember, Dawn Bordonaro, has been inspired to take old things and

make them new again!! She loves color, creating innovative designs, and most of all… refinishing furniture. Her road to opening her shop was long and circuitous, however. After college, she joined

one of Pitt’s medical research teams, moved on to work for a time as an anesthesiologist, and from there to working with a transplant team. This job proved to be too sad and, as she was burnt out,

Dawn and her husband Keith (who is a computer programmer) decided to move to Gettysburg where Dawn and her husband opened a cupcake shop!!!! They lived on top of the shop so Dawn was working

24/7 just because she was so close and could easily do so. One night, at 3:30 a.m. although she loved what she was doing, it “dawned” on her that this was crazy and she and her husband decided to close up

shop and move back to Pittsburgh.

While redecorating her craft room in Kate Spade

motif, Dawn decided she needed a new craft table. She and husband Keith started exploring the antique stores and, in Butler, found the perfect table which Keith bought her as a birthday present. While

refinishing that table, Keith said “I just thought of the perfect business that we can do together!” And so……SAVVY CREATIONS DESIGN STUDIO was born. They opened their shop on March 18, 2017.

Inside their shop, you will find all sorts of antiques, refinished pieces for sale, and all the paints, brushes, and waxes needed to refinish your

own piece. They carry all 55 paint colors of The Real Milk Paint Co. as well as all their finishing creams, glazes and waxes. You may ask…“What the heck is milk paint?” It’s a wonderful new invention where

you can refinish a piece of furniture with virtually no sanding or priming. How great is that??? They also carry the Country Chic Paint line, an all in one décor paint that is clay based with superior adhesion and

easy to distress, as well as their full line of specialty products.

SAVVY CREATIONS DESIGN STUDIO offers in-store workshops. Paint 101 will teach you how to finish your own small piece which you provide and bring with you from home. You’ll be inspired with

great ideas on how to finish your own piece by simply looking around the showroom. They also carry unique furniture hardware and stencils to complete your “new look”. Dawn also holds private classes

and private parties!!! Can you imagine how much fun you could have with your girlfriends refinishing a photo frame, along with your own food and wine???? It would certainly be a night to remember!!!

So, come on down to 617 Butler Street, take a look around and discover one of the many new experiences Etna has to offer!

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ETNA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION NEWS!!

Third Annual Art Tour The EEDC is once again sponsoring the third

annual ART Tour to be held Saturday,

September 23 from 6 to 10 P.M. with all our

favorite artists! This year, the event will be

expanded to include musical entertainment and

performing arts along Butler Street between

Freeport and Bridge Streets. River Projects, 448 Studios, WNE

Studios, Cheese and Crackers, and Pittsburgh Actors’ Space

will open their doors for this walk-about tour of some AMAZING

artwork made right here in our community!

Etna Carnival Success! The EEDC is thrilled that its first year sponsoring the Etna

Carnival--a long-lived Etna tradition--was an outstanding

success! Despite the intense weather throughout the week, the

Carnival was thoroughly enjoyed by many! Thank you to all

who attended and enjoyed the carnival rides, bingo, food and

entertainment.

There are many whom the EEDC would like to thank.

Special appreciation is extended to the Etna Volunteer Fire

Department who donated the use of Fugh Hall, shared their

expertise, and provided Fire Police to assist with public safety

for the event. And many thanks to the volunteers from the

Etna Neighborhood Association who ran the Bingo games

each night. Michael Ujazdowski, owner of Roadside Beer

Distributor, generously supported the event with an equipment

donation. The EEDC is also grateful to the chefs, restaurants

and organizations who hosted delicious family dinners in

support of the EEDC and to foster a sense of community

togetherness. Meals were served by Nicole's Kitchen, City

Gourmet, Cop Out Pierogies, Emmanuel Lutheran Church,

Isabella's Pizzeria, and First Congregational Church. They

also thank the Etna Police and Public Works Departments for

their assistance with the event as well!

Fund raising is a big part of what EEDC does so that they

can continue to further their mission of revitalizing the

business district and making the community an even better

place to live and work! Some of their past projects include

“Welcome to Etna” signs at all our entrance ways, the beautiful

signage on the concrete planters graciously donated by Forms

and Surfaces that grace our community, facade grants,

sponsoring the annual Art Tour and Farmer’s Market and

seasonal decorations. They are currently offering signage

grants to businesses located within the Central Business

District and are partnering with the Borough for an installation

of a large Gateway Sign at our entrance on Route 8.

Heinz Endowments awards $25,000 to EEDC The Heinz Endowments has awarded a grant of $25,000 to

complete a detailed market assessment and formulate an action

plan to frame redevelopment efforts in the Central Business

District. The initial goal of this project—which will be further

enhanced by $2,500 each in matching funds from the EEDC

and the Borough—is to identify, understand and share key

market forces at work in the heart of the commercial district.

Working with Urban Partners, information gathered during the

research phase will be used to define a strategy and action plan

for the revitalization of this area.

New Businesses & Business News

Pondering, a Water Garden Shop at 21 Grant Avenue

specializes in customized water feature installation as well as

maintenance, fountains, aquatic plants, fish and garden

statuary. Custom design services are currently available by

appointment, with the retail store opening in late summer. Visit

www.ponderingawatergardenshop.com or call 412-301-0623.

Savvy Creations Design Studio, located at 617 Butler

Street, is a unique shop that offers chalk and milk paint,

furniture paint workshops and parties, as well as an eclectic

collection of shabby-chic home furnishings and décor. To view

the schedule and register for workshops visit their website at

www.savvycreationsdesign.com or call 412-407-9180

Quickhatch Coffee+Food is now open at 372 Butler Street,

serving a variety of coffee, tea and fruit beverages, as well as

muffins, sandwiches, wraps and salads. They also will be

hosting monthly pop-up brunch and dining events. Visit them

on Facebook for details and dates as they are announced or call

412-252-2759.

Offices, which is located at 340 Butler Street, offers sales,

installation, and cleaning of office furniture, as well as facilities

management and space planning. For more information, call

412-716-0093.

Etna Print Circus at 84 Dewey Street is an artist-owned

studio that screen prints custom artwork on t-shirts, posters

and other promotional items. Visit them at Facebook.com/

EtnaPrintCircus or call 412-407-2655 for more information.

Service King at 737 Butler Street is a national auto

collision repair service center with the ability to repair

everything from major vehicle damage to finer cosmetic issues.

Service King has more than 40 years of experience, and 325

locations in 24 states. Find out more at www.serviceking.com

or call 412-376-5515.

Corsair Fencing Club at 352 Butler Street carries on the

legacy of En Garde Fencing Club, with the same honor,

dedication, and love for fencing in all its forms. They offer

instruction in Foil, Epee, Sabre, Historical and Stage Fencing.

More information may be found by calling 412-320-0896 or

visiting facebook.com/corsairfencingpgh.

Farmer’s Market The Etna Farmer’s Market remains open through October 26

on Thursdays from 3:00 to 6:30 P.M., on Butler Street across

from the Municipal Building. Each week, Dillner Family Farms

provides freshly picked fruits and vegetables, and the market

also features a variety of other vendors selling an array of

produce, prepared foods, honey and preserves, specialty

delicacies, spirits, gift items, and crafts.

BOROUGH COUNCIL

Tom Rengers, May or ...........................412-781-4191

Peter Ramage, Chairman ....................412-782-1488

Dave Becki, Vice Chairman, Street s & Sewers,

Zoning Planning & Flood Management 412-781-5793

Bill O’Dell, Ref use & Engineering

Borough Property..............................412-782-4098

Greg Porter, Ref us e & Engineering, Fire

Borough Property..............................412-781-4786

Ron Trader, Zoning and Planning,

Flood Plain Management ..................412-782-5742

Rudy Milcic, Jr. Streets, Sewers &

Fire ...................................................412-781-3609

Karen Tomaszewski, Police,

Administration & Finance ..................412-781-6417

Ed Burke, Storm Water Management,

Police ...............................................412-781-8752

Dave Farmerie, Administration n, Finance,

Storm Water Management ................412-782-2596

Mary Ellen Ramage, Manager,

Borough Secretary ............................412-781-0569

FOR EMERGENCIES, CALL ...............911

Etna Police Station ..............................412-781-6271

Office Hours, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Non-Emergency Dispatch ...................412-473-3056

After Station Hours (3:00 p.m.)

Magistrate Bob Dzvonick ....................412-487-7630

Borough of Etna

437 Butler Street Etna, Pittsburgh 15223

412-781-0569

www.etnaborough.org

Presorted Standard U.S.

Postage

PAID Glenshaw, PA Permit No. 191

Waste Management Garbage Disposal,

Missed Pick-Ups ...............................

Germaine Pfeifer,

Real Estate Tax Collector……..412-781-0569x24

Tuesday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Keystone Municipal Collections, Wage, Occupation

& Mercantile Tax Collector ................412-672-5900

Code Enforcement ...............................412-781-0569x16

Etna Borough Council Meetings , Third Tues day of

the Month, 7:30 p.m., Municipal Building. Anyone

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 Neighborhood Association Meetings, Fourth Monday of the Month, Municipal Building, 7:30 p.m.

Etna Planning Commission Meetings, Every fourth

Thursday. 7:00 p.m. Municipal Building, call in advance

for meeting confirmation.

ETNA NEWSLETTER STAFF

Editor: Mary Ellen Ramage

Staff: Mary Winschel Macecevic

Melinda Pietrusza

Greg Porter

Jeff Richmond

Tim Rodman

Allyson Sniegocki-Butler Bob Snyder

Through Oct 26

Etna Farmer’s Market, every Thursday, 3:00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M.*

August 5………… Etna's Annual Community Day Celebration at the Playground, 12:00 to 4:00 P.M.*

August 11………… Etna Pool Family Swim Night, 8:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.*

August 13………… All Saints Church Blood Drive, 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

August 14-18.…… Emmanuel Lutheran Church "Impact" Morning Day Camp, 412-781-2764

August 19………… American Legion Spaghetti Dinner, 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.*

August 24………… Senator Vulakovich's Seniors For Safe Driving Refresher, 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.*

August 25..………. Free Movie in the Park, Dusk*

September 9……… Rep. Dom Costa's Annual Children's Safety Event, 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.*

September 10..…… Calvert Memorial Church Teen Group begins, 6:00 P.M.

September 11…… Emmanuel Lutheran Church Dartball begins, 7:00 P.M., 412-781-2764

September 12……. Calvert Memorial Church Tuesday Club begins (K-3 Afterschool), 5:30 P.M.

September 15.….. ScareHouse Opens for Season, select hours through November 4*

September 23…… Representative Dom Costa's Shredding Event, 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.*

September 23…… First Congregational Church Oktoberfest Dinner, 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.*

September 23…... Third Annual Art Tour, 6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.*

September 29..…. Sen. Vulakovich’s Annual Senior Expo, 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.*

September 30……. Councilman Ed Kress' Senior Health and Safety Fair, 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.*

October 13……….. Representative Dom Costa's Annual Senior Fair, 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.*

Oct 13 & 14……… Unity in the Community, Dougherty Veterans’ Field, Fri. evening & Sat. afternoon*

October 14………. All Saints Church Christian Mother's Tea Party, call 412-781-4788 for info

October 21………. All Saints Church Christian Mother’s Craft Show, call 412-781-4788 for info

October 21………. Emmanuel Lutheran Church Annual Ham Dinner, 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.

*See Newsletter Article for more information

Free Bingo

ETNA COMMUNITY DAY

2017

Free Swimming All Day

Sponsored ByEtna Neighborhood Association

Saturday, August 5

Fun Begins at Noon

featuring:Pine Creek

Community Band

Multi activities for all from Noon to 4 PM

Come and Enjoy a Wonderful Day of Fun and Community Spirit !

Bring a canned good, if possible, for our food bank.

Hot dogs, nachos and soft drinks 50 cents

Refreshments

Games,Chinese Auction & 50/50 Raffle

All citizens have a right to be secure in their home. Home invasion is a serious crime that violates that right.

Once you open your door, your security can be compromised. Talk to strangers through the door,

a side panel or window. Install and use a door “peep” hole to observe the person before opening the door. Use a bolt and/or chain on your front door.

When reasonably possible, keep your doors, windows and garage locked even when

you are home or working in the yard.

If utility companies or delivery services are in your area, their employees should have

proper I.D. and properly marked vehicles. If you have any concern or feel uneasy, call the police.

• If you observe a person acting suspiciously or vehicle that seems unusual or out of the ordinary,

write down a description and call the police immediately.

• When describing a person, look them over from head to toe – in that order.

• Look at them in relation to your door, light pole, etc., to help determine height.

• Note eye color, facial hair, hair color – these cannot be changed as easily as clothing. Look at how they are dressed.

• If a suspicious person is in a vehicle, try to get the license number. Then, concentrate on the make, model, color and any identifying marks on the vehicle.

If you see suspicious activity or you become a victim of a crime, contact the police immediately. The information you provide may prevent others from being victimized and help police apprehend the criminal. Remember, it’s YOUR neighborhood. It’s YOUR home. Following these tips can help keep you SAFE.

These safety tops are brought to you by:

The Allegheny County District Attorney, The Allegheny County Chiefs of Police Association

The Allegheny County Sheriff and The Allegheny County Police Department

NEVER OPEN YOUR DOOR TO STRANGERS

ALWAYS ASK FOR I.D.

KEEP A PEN AND PAPER NEAR YOUR FRONT DOOR

PUBLIC SAFETY TIPS – DO’S AND DON’TS

Protecting Your Personal Information

DO’S

• Keep a summary of your credit card information, PIN’s and telephone numbers to call if your cards are lost or stolen.

• Be wary of callers who say you are entitled to money or a prize, especially if the caller wants you to provide them with your personal information BEFORE you can get any money or prize. HANG UP!

• Use the DO NOT CALL REGISTRY – 1-888-382-1222 or get an unlisted telephone number. • Copy all the contents in your wallet, both sides. Store copies in a safe place. • Place only the last four numbers of your account number on the memo line of a check when

paying a bill. • Verify any call in which you are told a loved has been injured or needs money fast! This may

be a scam. • If your credit card is stolen: File a police report; Call the Social Security Administration Fraud

Line and one of the three Nation credit Reporting Organizations.

Remember Don’t Give It; Guard It

DONT’S

• Don’t give out personal information such as credit card numbers, social security numbers, cell phone numbers, PIN’s, credit card security numbers.

• Don’t provide any personal information over the phone if you did not initiate the phone call. If a company calls you, they should already know such information about you.

• Don’t open emails from unfamiliar addresses. • Don’t fall for something that sounds too good to be true; it probably is. • Don’t carry credit cards that you don’t use frequently. Store them in a safe place. • Don’t carry your social security card. Store it in a safe place. • Don’t sign the back of your credit cards – Write in “Photo ID Required” or “Ask for I.D.”.

Equifax – 1-800-525-6285 Experian – 1-888-397-3742 Trans Union – 1-800-680-7289

SSA Fraud Line – 1-800-269-0271

Ask for ID!

These public safety tops are brought to you by the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office

What is Stormwater Runoff? • • •

Rain or snowmelt that flows overland is stormwater runoff. This can infiltrate into the soil, discharge into a stream or other body of water, or catch basins or evaporate back into the atmosphere. As rain falls onto roof surfaces or road surfaces and lawns, it can pick up chemicals and other pollutants as it goes. These can either overflow from a combined sewer system in heavy rain or go directly into storm drains that drain directly into Pine Creek or the Allegheny River, carrying those chemicals and pollutants with them.

Poorly managed storm-water can cause other problems too, like localized flooding, stream bank erosion and restriction of recreational use of our waterways.

Protecting our Waterways Etna is a combined sewer community. What that means is that sanitary sewage and storm water enter the same piping system. During heavy rains, the pipes carrying the combined flow reach capacity and overflows, which are built into the system, allow the excess to overflow to streams and rivers. With decades of

development, our local regional sewer systems overflow on a regular basis during heavy rain events. As we have just seen, some seasons can be very wet, causing frequent overflows. There are things that homeowners can do to help cut down these overflows.

Here are some of those tips! Minimize stormwater runoff by mulching flower beds; build a rain garden; keep lawns thick and healthy; disconnect your downspout into a rain barrel; avoid dumping grass clippings into waterways and storm sewers; pickup dog waste; don’t dump hazardous waste on the ground or down the drain;

don’t blow leaves out into the street other than before leaf pickup; do not flush unwanted medications down the drain or toilet; do not pour used motor oil down the drain or into a catch basin; and by reducing the amount of fertilizers and lawn chemicals that you use.

Stormwater Management Tips for Homeowners Borough of Etna 8/1/2017 Fall Newsletter

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON STORMWATER MANAGEMENT VISIT www.etnaborough.org

There are many other ways

that you can aid with stormwater management

right at your own home. Trees help infiltrate

stormwater and increase

evaporation and filter pollutants, so plant a

native tree or a rain garden! Don’t do laundry

or run the dishwasher during rain events! Etna is

at the bottom of a large

watershed, the Pine Creek Watershed, so adding to

the flow in the conveyance pipes during heavy rain

events only adds to the

overloaded system caused

by the stormwater. If thinking of replacing your

driveway, consider a pervious surface. If you

are thinking of

disconnecting your downspout, contact Bob

Snyder regarding a residential downspout

disconnect permit, which can qualify you for an

annual credit off of your

sewer environmental service fee. Etna is a

densely populated area, so disconnect is not for

everyone and can cause

flooding problems with

your neighbor’s foundation, sidewalk or

roadway icing, which is why Etna requires a permit

for disconnection. If you

have a proper, approved location, you can, with

continued maintenance of your rain barrel, get a

credit of $30.00 per year for three years.

You can also pick up a copy of the Southwestern Pennsylvania’s Homeowners Guide to Stormwater in the lobby of the municipal building. Copies provided by the Allegheny County Conservation District.

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