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!!!

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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

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 6:00-10:30 p.m.

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

Carnival Rides, Booth Games, Refreshments

COME OUT AND SUPPORT

YOUR VOLUNTEER FIREMEN!!!

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Happy Retirement to a Friend

On August 1, after 21 years, or as he says with a

chuckle, "after four different decades," Pastor Neumann

will be retiring from Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Grant

and Highland Avenues. His calling to the ministry was

not, however, right after college. After graduating from

Thiel College, Greenville, Pennsylvania, he was drafted

into the Army for two years and after his tour of service,

he became a management supervisor with Atlantic Richfield Oil Company

in New Haven, Connecticut. It was not until 1977, after much prayerful consid-

eration, he felt led to the ministry and he and his wife Linda and new

born daughter Christina, sold their house in Wallingford, Connecticut and

returned to Pittsburgh where he began his ministerial studies at Pitts-

burgh Theological Seminary. He graduated from the Lutheran Theologi-

cal Seminary at Gettysburg and was ordained in 1981. After serving two

other Lutheran churches in Pittsburgh, he came to Emmanuel in February of

1989.

He lives in Cherry City with his wife Linda and daughter Christina in the

house which his grandfather built in 1916. He and Linda also have a son,

Jonathan, who, with his wife Larissa and children, Zhana age 3 and Ellie

age 1, live in Mountain View, California. Pastor and Linda are looking

forward to spending some extended time with the family out there, enjoy-

ing the fun of "grandparenting." As a youngster, Pastor Neumann recalls

visiting his grandparents back in the 1950's and 60's and enjoyed going

with his aunt and uncle to Murphy's 5 and 10, Isaly's and A & P. He

has fond memories of his early visits to Etna and could not have imag-

ined back then, t hat a great port ion o f his life would have been

spent here, having grown up around the Greensburg area.

One of his parishioners commented that Pastor's sermons are inspiring,

instilling deep faith and he is a kind, caring person, ready to help anyone

in need. Those whose homes in Etna were severely damaged by the flood

in 2004 can attest to that. Emmanuel opened its doors to all flood victims

where they could get cleaned up, receive good hot meals and find support in

the long recovery process. Countless volunteers from the community and

far beyond assisted in giving aid in many ways through the cleaning and

repairing of homes for the next few years. Pastor Neumann wishes to thank

the countless number of caring people who shared their time, talents and

treasures to make this all possible. The flood played havoc on many citi-

zens, but the loving kindness of so many folks was great to beho ld.

Thank you Pastor Neumann for helping to bring this together. We hope

you and the family stay in Etna and we can meet up on occasion. In the

meantime, ENJOY!

First Congregational Church is Continuing its

Neighborhood Nights through spring and summer.

So every other Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.,

c’mon down and enjoy their famous grilled cheese sand-

wiches, hot dogs, soft drinks and hot chocolate all prepared fresh in front of the

Church on Locust Street. Everyone is welcome and it’s all free. The Thursdays to

remember: May 6, 20; June 3, 17; July 1, 15, 29; and August 12, 26. Meanwhile,

back in the Church kitchen, Dee Adams will be teaching her young charges how to

bake cookies and simple desserts to share. Many thanks to the Church and its

parishioners for this delicious excuse to get out into the neighborhood to make new

friends and enjoy the evening.

WELCOME NEW BUSINESS

Quest School of Wrestling, 352 Butler

Street near the Gazebo, opening in July.

Owners Mike Heinl and Jim Ackerly said

their spacious 5100 square feet, state of the

art facility will attract students six years

old through 12th grade from many schools

in the area.

The students already have wrestling

experience and desire to further their wres-

tling skills, techniques and their strength at

the Quest school. For more information

visit their web site:

www.questwrestling.com.

ETNA’S NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION’S TALENT SHOW

IT’S SHEER ENJOYMENT!

Friday, May 21 at 7:30 p.m.

All Saints Activities Building

Jack Winschel will Emcee

Hometown and area singers, dancers, twirlers

and special, surprise guest performers

will entertain us!

Monetary Prizes to the Top Three Winners

There’ll Be Refreshments, Cookies &

Soft Drinks for All

Fees: Adults, $3.00, Children under 12, $1 or

$5.00 for the whole family.

See you there, it’ll be a fun time!

Vacation Bible School

Emmanual Lutheran Church Monday to Friday, July 19 to July 23

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Children age 3 to 5th grade

Special Outdoor Worship Service and Picnic

July 18 at 10:45 a.m.

Squaw Run Park in Fox Chapel

To register your child call 412-781-2764

ETNA COMMONS

FLEA MARKET Saturday, August 7, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Stop by, meet old friends and make some new

ones as you pick up bargains. Donations are

welcome, but please, no clothes. Use High

Street side entrance. Have questions? Call 412-

782-2711.

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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, Finance,

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

Dave Becki, Vice Chairman, Water, Streets and

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

Richard Grubic, Police,

Water ......................................... 412-782-1234

Terry Huston, Zoning, Planning & Flood Plain

Management, Borough Property . 412-822-7544

Rudy Milcic, Jr. Streets, Sewers &

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

Karen Tomaszewski, Fire,

Borough Property ....................... 412-781-6417

John Tomichek, Flood Plain Management, Zoning,

Planning, Refuse & Engineering 412-781-2119

David Vinski, Administration, Refuse &

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

Mary Ellen Ramage, Manager,

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

Shane Taylor, Junior Council Member

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

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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

Every Friday, Bingo American Legion, 7:30 p.m.*

Pittsburgh's Next Door Neighbor!

Etna Economic Development Corporation

367 Butler Street· Etna, PA 15223 ▪ (412) 782-2790 • etna.main.street@verizon.net

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Happenings On Main Street

Design Committee

The Design Committee is working on several projects for “Main Street”. One is to install several donated

benches (courtesy of Forms and Surfaces) and several donated planters (gift from John O’Connor, Kress

Detailing Shop). The Committee is also examining designs and costs for new refuse and recycling

containers as well as the cost of replacing our current pedestrian sidewalk street lighting with cost-saving

LED lights. Ongoing projects include the search for owners who will allow us to construct decorative

displays in their vacant storefronts as well as a plan to refurbish the Walnut Street parking lot in a “green

sustainable design.” The Design Committee will also be working with Western Pennsylvania

Conservancy in the near future on several projects that will benefit our community.

Promotions Committee

The Promotions Committee recently installed “sandwich board” signage along Butler Street bringing to

the attention of re-routed motorists traveling through our community about the availability, affordability

and opportunity to establish business in Etna! In addition, the committee is examining a co-operative

promotion with businesses in the creation and distribution of cloth, “sustainable” shopping bags for Etna

customers to use. They are also in the early preparations for the Fifth Annual Etna Heritage Ball,

scheduled this year for Saturday, September 11, 2010

Organization Committee

The Organization Committee held a “Spaghetti Western” dinner/movie combo in February for the

community. All those attending had a great time. They are also currently working on getting a

membership card developed for the use of current and future EEDC members. This will be an annual card

that will offer members special deals and discounts from participating merchants in Etna. We are also

working on an EEDC fundraising event, in conjunction with the Scare House, scheduled for October.

Finally, we are working hard to put the finishing touches on an EEDC web site that will be soon up and

running. Look for it’s unveiling in the next few months.

Economic Restructuring Committee

During the 1st quarter of this year the Economic Restructuring Committee (ERC) created and mailed a

survey to the Etna business community. The committee will study the survey results to guide our future

efforts. We also hope to create a database of Etna businesses, which will help relay pertinent information

more quickly and economically in the future. ERC also has planned quarterly business socials called

Wet Wednesday events for 2010. The first of these informal gatherings was held in February at Porky’s

Plain Old Bar on Bridge Street. The purpose of this event is to allow business owners to not only meet

EEDC members, but also other business owners. You might be surprised what you have in common!

ERC continues to monitor openings and closings of businesses in our community.

Pittsburgh's Next Door Neighbor!

Etna Economic Development Corporation

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THE SEASON OF SPRING …. A TIME OF PROMISE AND GROWTH!

Hello Everyone,

The members of the Etna Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) hopes that you and your

family have all recovered from the snow, cold and ice of this past winter and are now enjoying the

sunshine, blooms, fragrances and even the beautiful new green grass sprouting up (even if it means we

have to mow it)! Spring time is a season of newness, promise and hope. Just as our expectations rise, just

like the morning sun, it is the hopes of this new season that our lives, jobs and our overall position in life

will show promise and improve.

Here in Etna, the EEDC continues to experience our own “promise of spring” in our business community.

During the past year we have seen a number of storefronts renovated with over $50,000 invested in their

improvements, and with over a half dozen more facades scheduled to be remodeled this spring and

summer. We have seen new businesses open, meaning new neighbors, new jobs and new products and

services available to the Etna community.

We kicked off a “social networking party” for our business friends with the introduction of “Wet

Wednesdays” which was launched in February and our next one is scheduled for May 5, 2010! We are

preparing for the unveiling of a new EEDC web site, which will provide you with access to the most

current business and consumer news for Etna residents, not to mention information on our local

businesses, their hours of operation and their various offerings. Don’t be surprised to see some special

surprise deals as well! Talking about deals and special offerings, if you join the EEDC you’ll soon be

receiving a membership card loaded with special discounts and deals for only EEDC members! To get

more information about the EEDC and its member benefits, provide us with your email address for the

latest EEDC news and updates. Send your info to: etna.main.street@verizon.net

So you want a change in your life? A change in your community? Then get involved…join the EEDC.

There are opportunities galore for you to lend your opinion, expertise, knowledge and skills to make

Etna’s shopping district and your community in general the place that everyone wants to live in!

JOHN TOKARSKI

MAIN STREET MANAGER

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".