BYLINE

Volume 26, Issue 2

May 2012

www.etnaborough.org www.etnalive.org

Borough of Etna

Council News Plans for the Phase I Green Streetscape Project are underway. This pro-

ject has been funded through a grant from the Growing Greener, Department

of Environmental Protection Agency 319 Funding Program. The Borough

has partnered with the Pennsylvania Environmental Council and the Audubon

Society of Western Pennsylvania. They are part of the team assisting the committee currently working with the businesses in the affected area. The

grant, in the amount of $374,000.00 will rehabilitate one block of the business

district in Phase 1 of the multi-phase program, by reconstructing sidewalks,

parking areas, tree plantings, curbing and other street features in our down-

town business district. When completed, the total project will reduce the

amount of runoff from roof and impervious surfaces caused by 1.25 inches of

rainfall by 155,000 gallons. Not only will the amount of runoff reaching Pine

Creek be reduced, but less rainwater in our combined sewers means fewer

capacity related issues such as combined sewer overflows that will need to be

addressed under the Borough’s Consent Order and Agreement and sewer re-

lated permits. It also means less rainwater in the ALCOSAN system that

needs to be conveyed and treated. This past January the Borough purchased a small street sweeping

machine from the Federal Surplus Program at a cost of $2,500.00. This

is the normal annual cost of hiring a private contractor to do a once-a-

year sweeping throughout the town. We now are capable of sweeping

more regularly on our own schedule. We are currently developing a

schedule for routine sweeping which will be publicized at a later date.

We are using the machine often, hitting the high traffic areas several

times a month. This is a cost savings to the borough and will help us

meet storm water and controls for the combined sewer system by helping

keep street debris out of the combined sewer system. The Federal Sur-

plus Program sells used equipment to government agencies at reduced pricing. We would like to thank McCandless Sewer Authority who

brought the sweeper back from Harrisburg at no cost to the Borough. Etna Borough is a member of The Congress of Neighboring Communities

(CONNECT), which is an initiative out of the University of Pittsburgh which

strives to develop and enhance ways the City of Pittsburgh and the 36 neighboring

municipalities that surround the City can work together to resolve crucial policy

concerns that span municipal boundaries such as economic development, efficient

regional services and infrastructure enhancement. The group was formed over

three years ago and has worked on many issues that face all of the communities

who make up the urban core. Etna is currently part of a twenty-three member mu-

nicipal committee who received a U.S. Department of Energy “Sun Shot” grant as part of their SunShot Rooftop Solar Challenge grant program. The program will

create the framework to develop model zoning ordinances and best practices for

permitting and inspecting solar processes using the Solar.

In order to enrich its work with local community members in the region,

CONNECT is creating a Citizens Advisory Council to empower citizens to

create informed solutions to policy issues that the CONNECT communities

share. The Citizens Advisory Council will play the critical function of an

advisory board to the CONNECT Executive Committee. For more informa-

tion and to apply, please contact Kathy Risko, CONNECT Associate Direc-

tor at Risko@pitt.edu or 412-624-7530.

See you there!

A great time will be had by all!

ETNA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION’S

ANNUAL TALENT SHOW

IT’S SHEER ENJOYMENT,

FRIDAY, MAY 11 AT 7:30 P.M. Jack Winschel will Emcee

Hometown and area singers, dancers

and comedians will entertain us! Monetary prizes to the Top Three Winners!

There’ll be refreshments, cookies & soft drinks for all! Adults, $5.00;

Children under 12, $3.00

POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS…..

The Etna Shaler Police Bike Rodeo will be held

May 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Kiwanis

Park in Shaler Township. We encourage all families

to come out and have a good time. Our kudos goes

out to 7-11, Etna and Etna Express for helping col-

lect monetary donations for this worthwhile event.

Other donations are provided by Etna Borough, Shaler

Township and State Representatives Dom Costa and

Randy Vulakovich.

Police Officer Bonincontro received a letter of

thanks from the Shaler Township Police Department for his actions in the apprehension of an armed rob-

bery suspect at McDonald’s on Route 8 which led to

additional arrests and helped solve fifteen armed

robberies in four counties.

Police Chief William Grover has been named one of the

2012 recipients of the Mooseheart Community Spirit

Award which celebrates individuals that have contributed

to the betterment of youth and seniors in our communities.

ETNA VOLUNTEER FIREMEN STREET FAIR Monday, June 11 to Saturday June 16

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,

Thursday, 6:00-10:30 p.m.

Friday & Saturday, 6:00-11:00 p.m.

Carnival Rides, Booth Games,

Bingo and Refreshments

$2,500.00 drawing on June 16

based on the lottery of that day

Tickets are $5.00 each.

Come Out and Support Your Volunteer Firemen!

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ETNA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

CORPORATION NEWS Mark your calendars for July 6, for the second an-

nual Night at the Races, which again will be held at

Fugh Hall with doors opening at 7:30 and post time

8:00 p.m.

Coming this fall, the annual Murder Mystery Dinner and

ScareHouse event, this years title “I LOATHE LUCY”, should

provide lots of laughs and calls for R – I – C – K – E-E-E-E-E-E!!!!

Plans are being made for another Halloween Gala – look for dates

of both events in the next issue of the Byline coming out in August.

All proceeds benefit the Development Corporation that works so

hard for the revitalization of our business district. Why not join

them? Membership is $20.00 per individual, $100.00 per business.

Applications are available at the Municipal Building and on their

website, www.etnalive.com.

Their annual FARMER’S MARKET will be back and open in early June. This year vendors will be selling fresh farm vegetables,

jam from Maine, New England Maple Syrup, homemade honey,

purses by Linda, Catie Cakes baked goods, Dick’s Nuts and other

delectable’s from Pollaks Candies and more! WOW! They are

really expanding this popular enterprise and we applaud their efforts.

The market will be held weekly on Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30

p.m. at the usual spot, across the street from the Municipal Building.

ETNA GARDEN CLUB NEWS The Garden Club will be planting the Route 8

Island Garden on Saturday, May 12 starting at 9:00 a.m. Volunteers are always needed and wel-

comed! The Club’s gardens will continue this

year, expanding on their efforts of the last couple

of years. This past fall, they installed the garden at Fugh Hall, in

conjunction with the volunteer firemen!

COMMUNITY POOL SCHEDULE The Clarence Fugh Memorial Park and Pool will open Sat-

urday, May 26. 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 weekdays until school is out (June 18)

and when school goes back in session, will only open on

weekends. The pool will close on Labor Day, September 3.

Daily admission cost is $5.00 per day; there will be a twilight

swim rate of $3.00 after 5:00 p.m. WEEKDAYS ONLY.

Etna Residents Family season pass……………………….$120.00

Individual season pass……………………$ 85.00

Senior Citizens 65 and older…………….FREE**

**Etna residents only

Shaler Area & Fox Chapel

School District Residents Family season pass………………………..$190.00

Individual season pass…………………….$120.00

All family passes include year round residents of house-

hold. Proof of residency for all season passes is required.

Children under the age of 8 years old must be accompa-

nied by an individual 13 years or older.

FREE CONCERTS IN THE PARK AND

FREE YOUTH CRAFTS! The free concerts in the park will continue this summer

with four concerts, all held at the playground from 8:00 to

10:00 p.m.. Dates are as follows: Saturday, June 23 .... IRON CITY ROCKERS-country rock!

Saturday, July 7 ....... BLUES JUNKIES-rocking the blues!

Saturday, July 14 ..... HAWKEYES-rock and roll with

one of Etna’s own volunteer firemen!

Saturday, August 4 .. BRYAN COLE-

national recording artist!

We would like to thank the Etna Neighborhood Association

with helping make our extended concert schedule possible!

You Rock!

The free youth crafts will take place on the following Fridays: June 22, July 6, July 20 and August 3 from 1:00 to

3:30 p.m. for children aged nine through sixteen. Marjorie

Vinski will be our instructor.

Fire Department News We are pleased to report that the Etna Volunteer Fire Com-

pany has received federal funding assistance for two projects.

First they will be purchasing a new pumper to replace their 1984 fire engine that is out dated and has a variety of safety

concerns. Additionally, they have received funding for the

replacement of their Hydraulic and Pneumatic Rescue equip-

ment. The grant funds of $460,000.00 are a welcome addition.

With the pursuit and acquisition of these grants funds, a

tremendous amount of new public safety equipment will soon

be available to responders in and around the Etna Borough.

These grants, coupled with the continued support of the Bor-

ough and our residents, will soon help make the Etna Volun-

teer Fire Company one of the best equipped fire stations in our

area. Congratulations, Etna Volunteer Fire Department of getting these grants to enhance protection of life and property in and

around our community.

Happy 100th Anniversary,

Girl Scouts of America!

Did you notice the bright green ribbons on the decorative

lamp posts, street signs, parking meters, gazebo and kiosk in

the business district this past March? That was the handiwork of Etna Girl Scout Troops 50201 and 50461 who chose this

activity to mark this grand occasion. Attached to the ribbons

was a note stating “Girls Celebrating 100 Years, March 12,

1912 - March 12, 2012”. Congratulations to the girls and the organization! Many residents thought that the ribbons were

placed in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, comment-

ing on how great the place looked during the Christmas season and this past fall with the

cornstalks and ghosts! Great work Girl Scouts,

Great Work Holiday Committee (Christmas) and Great Work Etna Economic Development

Corporation (fall decorations)!

ETNA RAMBLINGS….

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WOODLAND WOOD

PRODUCTS, INC. 75 Sycamore Street

Pittsburgh, Pa. 15223

412-784-8220

Pa.woodlandproducts.com

Tom Lennon, the owner of Woodland Wood Products, Inc. began his career in 1979. He originally worked for a Pittsburgh display company, graduated to

shop foreman and in the spring of 1990, decided to start his own company.

His first location in the North Side became a big success and in 2000 he

had outgrown the North Side space and relocated to Etna. He now has a

12,000 square foot building which is more than adequate to meet his needs.

Woodland Wood Products, Inc. manufactures custom wood products

specializing in the commercial restaurant industry. Tom’s artistic creativity

is evident in all of his projects. They are an approved vendor for Denny’s,

Inc. and have completed jobs at Jimmy Wan’s and Donato’s Restaurant, all

located in nearby Fox Chapel.

In 2010, Woodland Wood Products was chosen to manufacture the first

“green” restaurant within the city of Pittsburgh, Eat’n Park in the Water-works Mall.

A few of the restaurant items Tom can provide are booths, tables, salad

bars, display cases and shelving units. He can also furnish you with recep-

tion desks, conference tables, filing cabinets, computer stations, entertain-

ment units, kitchens, and vanity tops and bowls.

After the flood of Ivan in 2004, Woodland Wood Products was left with

three feet of water in their shop. With the help of employees, their families,

friends and neighbors on Sycamore Street, they reemerged, stronger than

ever. After the flood, Tom created, built and installed the Etna Borough

Council Desk now located in Council Chambers on Butler Street.

Tom currently has eight employees at Woodland Wood Products; two who have been with the company for over 15 years.

Tom and his wife Denise both say they love being in Etna. They are

celebrating their 22nd Business Anniversary this spring and hope to con-

tinue to provide quality custom products to their clients at reasonable

prices. Part of that personalized service includes consulting with clients

and furnishing solutions to any problems that may arise, then manufactur-

ing and finally installing the finished product.

So, if you are in need of a new bar, podium or cash register stand, give

Woodland Wood Products a call. Tom will be happy to give you an esti-

mate and create a blueprint to match your specifications. To contact Tom,

either call the shop or email him at wwpinc1@verizon.net.

ETNA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION’S

ANNUAL TALENT SHOW

IT’S SHEER ENJOYMENT, FRIDAY, MAY 11 AT 7:30 P.M.

Jack Winschel will Emcee

Hometown and area singers, dancers and comedians will entertain us!

Monetary prizes to the Top Three Winners!

There’ll be refreshments, cookies & soft drinks for all!

Adults, $5.00; Children under 12, $3.00

See you there!

A great time will be had by all!

PRIDE OF ETNA COMMITTEE NEWS The Pride of Etna Committee completed part

of their annual beautification project on Saturday,

April 21. They painted the building between the

batting cages at the ball field. One of their mem-

bers, Eve Schafer, designed and painted the mural

for the building, honoring our country with the red,

white and blue, so fitting since the field’s name is

“Dougherty Veterans Field”. Thanks Pride of Etna

for your hard work. In February and March, the

volunteer group collected close to forty bags of

trash in their once-a-month volunteer clean up on the third Saturday of the month. They also worked

with the business community to try and raise funds

for the replacement of the batting cages at the field

which had collapsed during the heavy snowfalls of

2010 and collected $10,000.00.

4 DAYS OF FUN, FELLOWSHIP

& GOOD FOOD

ALL SAINTS CHURCH

ANNUAL SUMMER FESTIVAL

Wednesday, July 18 – Saturday, July 21

Church grounds on Dewey Street

C’mon down, there’s lots to do for the whole

family! There are rides for the young folks

and games of chance and skill for adults!

Stands open at 6:30 p.m.

Dinners from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Wed. Baked Chicken; Thurs. Steak;

Fri. Baked Fish; Saturday, Pasta;

Sandwiches and other great foods

every evening, including a bake sale!

Bingo in air-conditioned Hall. Live musical entertainment. Opening night

(Wednesday) features The Soft Winds

(Doo Wop and Motown oldies).

Two shows beginning at 7:00 p.m.

SEE YOU THERE FOR A GRAND

OLD TIME IN ETNA!!!

Happy “milestone” birthday greetings to Ruth Hinderliger who was 100 years

old on March 20. Now a resident of Etna Commons, Ruth and her husband, Jim,

migrated to the States from Norway. She is the oldest of ten children. We’re so

glad to have you here in Etna, Ruth, and wish you many more happy birthdays...a

hundred years, ...that’s terrific!

American Legion Post 595 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.

Three of the 2011-2012 Shaler Area Inline Hockey Teams won State

Championships this winter. The Junior Varsity 1, Junior Varsity 2 and Ele-

mentary 1 teams all won championships. Student players Neako Zelepos,

Morgan Burke, Justin Moore and Mitchell Wiggington are all from Etna and

we congratulate them on a job well done! Many of players on the team played

Etna Deck Hockey.

THE GARDEN OF ETNA

The Garden group officially

kicked off its second year as the

raised beds were prepped on March

26. Two days later, cold weather plants were transplanted from the

Shaler Area High School greenhouse. Broccoli,

cauliflower, lettuce and peas will be yielded from

these plants. This transfer of plants from the green-

house to the beds marks a partnership that was

formed between the Garden of Etna and Shaler

Area High School to grow plants from

seed. This venture will not only culti-

vate vegetable plants but also relation-

ships between students and community

members.

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CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS

BOROUGH COUNCIL Tom Rengers, Mayor ......................412-781-4191

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

Vincent Jones, Administration,

Police ..........................................412-781-7206

Dave Becki, Vice Chairman, Water, Streets and

Sewers .........................................412-781-5793

Terry Huston, Zoning, Planning & Flood Plain

Management, Borough Property .412-822-7544

Carol Kristoff, Borough Property,

Zoning and Planning ...................412-781-3389

Rudy Milcic, Jr. Streets, Sewers &

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

Karen Tomaszewski, Fire,

Water ...........................................412-781-6417

Ed Burke, Refuse & Engingeering,

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

David Vinski, Administration, Refuse &

Engineering .................................412-781-3861

Mary Ellen Ramage, Manager,

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

Erica Sorrells, Junior Council Person

ADDITIONAL PHONE NUMBERS,

KEEP HANDY

FOR EMERGENCIES, CALL .....911

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

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

Non-Emergency Dispatch ..............412-486-3201

After Station Hours

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

Waste Management Garbage Disposal,

Missed Pick-Ups .........................1-800-458-4090

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

TO REPORT WATER BREAKS AFTER

BUSINESS HOURS, CALL 412-486-3201

Etna Borough Council Meetings, Third Tuesday

of the Month, 7:30 p.m., Municipal Building. Any-

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: Sue Brown

Marie Carricato

Allyson Sniegocki-Butler

Mary Winschel Macecevic

Designer: Carla Kessler

May 11………….. Etna Neighborhood Association Talent Show, 7:30 p.m. All Saints Activities Building* May 12……………Route 8 Island, Flower Planting, 9:00 a.m.* May 19………….. Etna/Shaler Police Bike Rodeo, Kiwanis Park 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.*

June 11-16………. Volunteer Firemen’s Street Fair, 6:00 p.m.* June 23 ................. Free Concert, IRON CITY ROCKERS, 8:00 - 10:00 p.m., Playground* July 6…………… . Night at the Races, Fugh Hall, Post time 8:00 p.m.* July 7.................... Free Concert, BLUES JUNKIES, 8:00 -10:00 p.m., Playground* July 14…………… Free Concert, HAWKEYES, 8:00 – 10:00 p.m., playground* July 16-20 ............. Vacation Bible School, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 6:30–8:30 p.m., Children age three through fifth grade. To register call 412-781-2764. July 18-21……….. All Saints Festival, Church Grounds, Stands open at 6:30 p.m.*

Aug. 4…………… Free Concert, BRYAN COLE, 8:00 – 10:00 p.m., Playground* Aug. 6-11……….. Vacation Bible School Calvert Memorial Church, 6 – 8 p.m. but 10:00 am. on Aug. 11. Pre register on May 13, June 10 & July 8 from Noon to 2 p.m. at Calvert or call 412-781-3056. If you pre-register your child will be eligible for a drawing for a $25.00 Wal-Mart Gift card. You can find the form on http://www.calvertmemorialchurch.com Aug. 11................. Community Day

*See Etna BYLINE article

First Congregational Church Neighborhood Nights: May 10th and 24th, 5 – 7 p.m., June 7th June 21, 6 – 8 p.m..

During the months of July and August there will be no Neighborhood nights.

Fire Hydrant Flushing - Sunday, June 10th to Friday, June 15th, beginning at 9:00 p.m. During flushing there may be discoloration of your water. We recom-

mend customers test their water before laundering or using large quantities.

DON’T FORGET THE MEMORIAL DAY PARADE, MONDAY, MAY 28, 9:30 A.M. – STILL ON DESPITE THE BRIDGE CLOSURE!!! New this year - FOR CHILDREN – JOIN THE PARADE BY DRESSING

UP YOUR BIKES, BIG WHEELS, ETC. IN HONOR OF THE HOLIDAY!

$25.00 to the winner of the best Memorial Day decorated vehicle!