YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS SOURCE SUMMER, 2010 COME JOIN THE FUN AT HERITAGE FESTIVAL 2010 r.======a be participating but you don't have to belong to a club to YOU:R:E I!NVIT:EV join in the fun! There is no charge so just bring in your best set of wheels to show off to the crowd. Come one, Come ALL to a weekend of FREE top notch entertainment, great food, crafts, exhibits, games, model trains, history, bingo, clowns, petting zoo, car show and FIREWORKS!
Also on Friday evening will be a concert from 7 to 10 pm featuring the Johnstown Classic Rockers, a group of musicians from some of Johnstown's most popular groups ever. The Classic Rockers play music from the 50's through the 80's. This classic night of entertainment should be a fun and entertaining way to kick-off the Festival so come and invite your friends for a great time. The Jackson Township Heritage Festival continues to Most food booths will be open and some of the other draw more and more people each year. This year will be crafts and vendors will be open early as well. Everything the 7th anniversary for the Heritage Festival and while will be open during regular Festival hours on Saturday and the big "draw" continues to be the great entertainment and Sunday as the Festival kicks into high gear. food, the Festival has plenty more to offer those As in years past, there will be continuous attending. entertainment alternating on two stages both Saturday & Sunday. Thanks to the help of our generous sponsors, the entertainment is top quality and you won't want to miss a single performance!
The Heritage Festival will be held this year on Friday, July 16, Saturday, July 17 and Sunday, July 18. The big weekend will kick off on Friday with the 3rd Annual Car Cruise-In beginning at 6 pm and last throughout the Entertainment on Saturday will begin from noon to 2:00 evening. The first 75 vehicles will receive free "dash with Tree, an Irish folk music group. New this year plaques" for their participation and all car show making their first appearance at the Heritage Festival will participants will receive other free goodies plus chances be the Bayou Bandits from the Harrisburg area. They to win some great door prizes. Several local car clubs will are one of the premier Cajun / Zydeco bands in the YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS SOURCE SUMMER, 2010 JACKSON TOWNSHIP NEWS
Northeast US and are working hard to bring this energetic requests from the audience. Louisiana music to this area of the country. The Bandits have created their own sound by taking traditional Cajun music and stamping it with their influences in Blues, Rock, Country and Zydeco. Cajun / Zydeco has become very popular in this area and one of the biggest draws at the Johnstown Folk Festival. You won't want to miss their energetic concert I show! John Robertson will be returning to do a brand new magic & illusion show from 5:30 to 6:30 geared for all ages! .
Back by popular demand will be NOMaD (North of Mason & Dixon) who are considered Pittsburgh's hottest country band. NOMaD has drawn quite a following in this area since their first appearance and last year drew a standing ovation at the end of their action packed concert & show! NOMaD has opened up for many of the most popular country entertainers including Brooks & Dunn, Toby Keith and Rascal Flatts and won first place in a band The Fabulous Flashbacks, a regular at the Festival competition sponsored by Kenny Chesney. Their debut will be returning from 7 to 11 pm to pack the house with CD called "Born and Raised" and their first two singles their famous oldies show. Back by popular demand, a have charted nationally in the top 100 and they will soon spectacular fireworks display is planned at 9:30 pm. be releasing their second CD. In addition, they have appeared on several nationally syndicated radio shows and are destined for future fame in the country music business. NOMaD will play from 6:30 to 9:30 and are sure to provide an exciting evening of great entertainment for everyone! Seating will be provided at the Festival but come early. You may even want to bring your own favorite lawn chairs for comfort and to guarantee your seats.
Sunday will begin with Singer Hill Grace Brethren Church once again holding their regular morning church service at 10:30 am. Last year there were over 270 attending and Pastor Drew Walther and the Singer Hill congregation are looking forward hosting this service again. Everyone is welcome! The Masters who are based in Jackson Township will return to play from noon to 1 :30 pm to perform their awesome style of Southern Gospel music. Also returning from 1 :30 to 4:30 is There will be plenty of activities for children of all ages. Beavercreek, a real crowd pleaser who put on an The Cambria County Community Arts Center will be excellent show with their own brand of Bluegrass Music. hosting a Children's Craft Tent on Saturday from 3 to 7 Returning with Beaver Creek this year are original and on Sunday from 2 to 5. This will be for ages 5 members of the group, Mary & Randy Ord. through 12. Children will enjoy making their own crafts Clay Bowser takes the stage to entertain from 4:30 to under the guidance of the Community Arts Center staff. 6:00. Clay plays a wide variety of music and even takes The Classic Clowns will be returning on Saturday from 4
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- 7 pm. They will have a whole crew of clowns who will Clothes Basket Relay, Clothes Line, Pasta Trail, Ping create balloon animals, do face painting and mingle with Pong Relay, Marble Relay, Mirror Throw, Spoon Water the Festival crowds. Always a big hit is Big Bouncy Relay, Big Foot and the William Tell Race. Saturday's Bunch of Fun which will feature a new Atlantis theme this games will go from 2 to 4 and again from 6 to 8. Sunday year with an "under the sea" type of atmosphere where will feature the most popular games from Saturday from 2 kids can jump the day away! to 5 pm. Kelly Lundren will be the Children's Coordinator A.J. Devlin will be giving hayrides on Saturday from for the games. Last year everyone had a blast so invite 5 to 8 and on Sunday from 3:00 to 6:30. Jackson all the kids you know to come and join the fun! Township Boy Scouts Troop 204 will provide a wide For bingo lovers, there will be bingo at the Senior variety of games for the young and young-at-heart. Center each day from 2 to 4. In addition the Jackson Another popular attraction is the elaborate model train Twp. Vol. Fire Company will host their big bingo beginning display which will be operating in the Senior Center at 7 pm on Sunday at the Fire Hall. The Tri Area Building. Historical & Museum Society will have a large display of Returning this year is the Living Treasures Animal historical items of local interest in the Senior Center Park who will bring in their petting zoo this year which Building and will feature a military theme. They will also will feature llamas, goats, sheep, ducks, turtles and a have a booth outside where they will sell various items miniature horse or donkey. They will also be bringing in supporting the organization and their Liberty Museum Project. ·
some other unusual critters so you never know what you'll see there. Last year the big hit of the zoo was a baby Also returning this year is the 4th Annual Cutest alligator! This attraction is free and if children wish to feed Baby Contest. This contest is highly popular and the animals, they can obtain feed for 25 cents from a Festival-goers have a chance to vote for their choice of machine that will be provided. the cutest baby in Jackson Township. To enter the New this year will be a Rock Climbing Wall sponsored contest, you need to submit a 5 x 7 (or close to that size) by the Army National Guard. Anyone wishing to try their photo of the baby you'd like to enter. Any child 2 and skill at climbing will be able to do so free of charge. under from Jackson Township can be eligible to win one of three prizes which are Savings Bonds in the amounts of $100, $75 and $50. Another returning event will be the display of antique tractors at Veterans Park. Any local tractor enthusiasts are invited to participate. If interested contact the Township office at 749-0725. Food will be plentiful this year and no one should go away hungry as there is something for everyone! A sampling of some of the food items this year will include: Apple Dumplings, Apple or Blueberry Shortcake, BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Cactus Chippers, Cake, Chicken Fingers, Chicken Salad, Chicken Teriyaki Kabobs with Fried Rice, Chicken Wraps, Cinnamon Rolls, Cookies, Cotton Candy, Curly Fries, Egg Rolls, Freeze Pops, Fresh Cut American Fries, Fresh Also returning this year will be a complete children's Fruit Cups, Fresh Squeezed Lemonade, Fried Chicken, games and contests program on Saturday & Sunday Frozen Smoothies, Fudge, Gobs, Hamburgers, Halushki, broken down into age groups. The games will include Homemade Rootbeer, Hot Dogs, Hot Sausage Bobbing for Apples, Duck-Duck Spray, Ice Fishing, Sandwiches, Italian Hot Dogs, Kettle Korn, Kielbasa
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Sandwiches, Loaded Fries, Macaroni Salad, Nacho This is a great opportunity to invite not only local Grande, Pepperoni Rolls, Philly Cheesesteak but out-oMown friends, family, co-workers and Sandwiches, Pierogies, Pies, Pigs In a Blanket, Pit Beef guests to have a great time and showcase your or Ham Sandwiches, Pittsburgh Sandwich, Potato Salad, community in a "positive light". Come and enjoy the Pumpkin Rolls, Punky's Soft Shell Tacos, Quessadillas, fun, food, free entertainment and fireworks and have Roasted Almonds & Cashews, Root Beer Floats, Shaved a GREAT TIME at the Jackson Heritage Festival! Ice Sno-Kones, Sloppy Joes, Snails, Strawberry Shortcake, Stromboli, Walkin Tacos and Wings. WANT A BOOTH AT THE FESTIVAL? Crafts this year will feature Alabaster Stone Items, Angels, Aprons, Baby Items, Bag Dispensers, Bears, Bird For those of you who would wish to have a booth at the Baths, Blankets, Brooms, Ceramic Crafts, Clothes Pin Heritage Festival this year, contact Dave Hirko at Bags, Coasters, Crystal Jewelry, Dog Collar Covers, 749-0725 or Betty & Dave Perry at 322-0938. Doggie Coats & Accessories, Fabric Items, Hair & Neckware Items, Beaded Jewelry, Hand Painted Items, FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Hand Sewn Items, Homemade Jams & Jellies, Hot Pads, We would like to invite those in the community who Jewelry Mannequins, Kitchen Items, Lamps, Marshmallow are interested in helping out with the festival to volunteer. Shooters, Night Lights, Ornaments, Penn State Items, This would also be an excellent opportunity for Pillows, Pitt Items, Quilts, Raggedy Anns & Andys, organizations tel volunteer such as church youth groups, Seasonal Items, Seatbelt Covers, Seat Covers, Semi community groups or organizations, school groups, etc. Precious Stone Jewelry, Shirts, Steeler Items, Steering Volunteers can help in a number of ways including Wheel Covers, Stethoscope, Sugar Keelers, Sun set up, trash & litter clean-up, helping with children's Catchers, Table Runners, Therapeutic Jewelry, Toilet games and activities, distributing programs, Seat Covers, Towels, Tree Toppers, T-Shirts and Wood delivering ice, parking, information booth and tearing Crafts. down after the festival. We welcome all volunteers. !! Other exhibitors will feature Animal Rescue, Balloon vou are interested in helping, please contact Dave Twisting, Bathroom Remodeling, Books, Childrens Hirko at 749-0725 (day) or 322-3433 (evening). Also if Games, Children's Novelty Items, Face Painting, Fitness you still wish to set up a booth for the festival or as a & Health, Free Health Screenings, Glow & Light Up Items, business contribute towards the festival, feel free to call Hats, Historical Displays, Kitchen & Pocket Knives, as well. Kitchen Tools, License Plate Holders, Pennsylvania Information, Photo Albums, Puzzles, Small Games of Chance, Specialty Food Items, Sports Cards & Collectibles and Tupperware Area businesses and organizations have been extremely supportive of the festival effort and without them, this event would not be possible. Three major sponsors that deserve special recognition are Amfire Mining, Somerset Trust and Waste Management whom have made sizeable contributions towards the Festival. Other sponsors include Askew-Houser Funeral Homes, Atlantic Broadband, Dolan's Welding & Steel, Jackson Township Senior Center, Jane's Signs & Designs, Jerry Gilkey Pools, Mercik's Ideal Market, Neighbors Who Care and Sheetz. MITCHELL PARK PROJECT Others donating towards this event include C & R Motors, Damin Printing, Dr. Donald M. Leckey NEARING COMPLETION Optometrist, Hagerich Auto Sales, Highmark Blue It won't be long and we will finally have public Cross I Blue Shield, Jane's Signs & Designs, Laurel restrooms open and in use at Mitchell Park. This Sand & Stone, Luther P. Miller Inc., Martin Oil convenience most of us take for granted was not available Company, P. Joseph Lehman Engineers, Rose at Mitchell until now. Prior to that hundreds of people on Excavating, Vantage Physical Therapy, Warren Oil any given day would be using 2 porta-johns at the park. and Wyse Memorials. When a Master Plan for Mitchell Park was developed Without the support of these generous businesses, several years ago, public restrooms was one of the top organizations and individuals, this festival would not be priorities for this heavily used park. In addition two new possible. There are many expenses including pavilions have been constructed in a beautiful wooded entertainment, fireworks, tent and chair rental, porta area with a view of Mitchell Field # 2 just off of the johns, electric, advertising, security, activities and more. basketball courts. The pavilions will be available to
4 YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS SOURCE SUMMER, 2010 JACKSON TOWNSHIP NEWS anyone wanting to use them for a larger gathering such as $15 or greater. In addition. Every child attending went a birthday, shower, graduation party, reunion, wedding or home with something and a great time was had by all! picnic of any kind. Each pavilion could accommodate approximately 100 people. Picnic tables will be ordered or constructed for the new pavilions. The buildings and extension of electric lines was done by Berkebile Brothers of Johnstown, low bidder for the Project at a cost of $207,116. The Project had previously been awarded a $125.000 Grant from the DCNR (Dept. Of Community & Natural Resources. Other work such as ground clearing and construction of a road and parking areas were done by the Jackson Township Road Department. The Jackson-East Taylor Sewer Authority and Jackson Township Water Authority both offered their services to install the line extensions at cost of materials only. The work preformed by Jackson Township and it's Authorities saved a tremendous amount in the cost of the project. The Jackson Towns hip Businesses; organizations and individuals that Supervisors wish to thank everyone who had helped contributed towards the Fishing Derby included: make this project possible. Adams' Country Market, Al's Pizza, Ameriserv Other amenities in the near future will include BBQ (Ebensburg), Best Way Pizza, Big Stone Inn, State Rep. Pits, Horseshoe Pits and access to water by the pavilions. Frank Burns - 72nd District, C & G Savings Bank, C & R A Phase II Project for Mitchell at sometime in the future Motors, Cabela's, Commons Hardware, Cooper Signs, will include park lighting, landscaping, additional pavilions, Dairy Queen (Park Hill), Dolan's Welding & Steel, new playground equipment, volleyball courts and a Fabrication, Ebensburg Ace Hardware, Ebensburg walking trail around the entire perimeter of the entire 65 Fishing & Hunting, First Commonwealth Bank, First acre park. Summit Bank, Dwyane & Carol Fisher, Foodland (Nanty Many visitors have complimented Jackson Township Glo), Dorothy Ford, Fords Corner Beverage, Gilkey Pools, on Mitchell Park and now with the new improvements, Jeff Gore -Allstate Insurance, Greater Jackson Twp. Mitchell Park is one of the premier parks in Cambria Sportsmans Club, Gresh Family, Herr's Potato Chips, Jackson Township Recreation Commission, Jackson Township Supervisors, Jackson Township Volunteer Fire 5th ANNUAL FISHING DERBY Company, Jannas Hair & Tanning Salon, Kamziks Septic DRAWS OVER 200 CHILDREN Service, Shawn Kurtz, Dr. Donald Leckey OD, Mainline The 5th Annual Jackson Township Fishing Derby was National Bank, Martin Marine, Martin Oil Company, held on Saturday, May 8th and was an overwhelming Masters Ministries, Merci k's Ideal Market, Tom & Nancy success according to Ed Westrick, President of the Morrison, Nanty Gia Auto Supply, Nickles Bakery, Jackson Township Community Rod & Gun Club who Northwest Savings Bank, Randy Wike Heating, The Right co-sponsored the event with the Jackson Township Cut, Rose Bud Inn, Somerset Trust Company, Somogyi's Recreation Commission. Despite the cold and windy Route 22 Supply, T & P Trains, Tire Outlet, Twin Rocks - weather, there was a great turnout and attendance has Cardiff Sportsman Club, Valewood Farms Dairy, Vantage increased every year the Derby has been held since it's Physical Therapy, Virginia Sidor Beauty Salon, Waste humble beginnings. The Derby now in its 5th year is Management, Wise Trailer Sales and Woodland Park gaining a reputation of being a fun and well organized Campground. In addition to the all of the generous event and gaining respect as one of the best Fishing donations received, the Jackson Township Community Derbies in the area. The Derby this year was once again Rod & Gun Club also raised money by selling 50-50's and held at Woodland Park Campground just off of Route 22 chances at the Club. across the Jackson Towns hip line The Jackson Township Community Rod & Gun Special trophies and accompanying prizes were given Club along with the Township would like to thank all out to the following winners: Carter Boring for the first of the businesses and individuals who donated to the fish caught, Austin Paul for catching the first Palomino Fishing Derby. Thanks also go out to the Jackson fish, Trent Mock for being the first one to catch their limit Township Volunteer Fire Company for having their of fish, Jack Brew for having the largest total combined water rescue and ambulance on site in the event of an length of fish caught - 68 1/4 inches and Brandon Bailey emergency. A special thank you goes out to Wally for catching the longest fish. A huge amount of prizes Vorhauer and the Vorhauer Family, owners of were awarded throughout the Fishing Derby which began Woodland Park Campground for agreeing to host the at 9 and went until 3 pm. All prizes were worth at least event. In addition, the Jackson Township 5 YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS SOURCE SUMMER2010 JACKSON TOWNSHIP NEWS
Supervisors would like to commend the Jackson concession stand sales and community donations made it Township Community Rod & Gun Club for a job well happen. It was truly a team effort! done! Another individual who played a primary part in making the lighting project happen was Al Conrad who coordinated and orchestrated the much needed help from REA. The lights installed at Mitchell Field # 1 are the same fixtures that are used at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh.
ET J PLAYING UNDER THE LIGHTS! "I grew up playing baseball as a child and there's something about playing under the lights," says Al Boring of the East Tay/or-Jackson Little League. Al has been A special opening night ceremony was held on Friday, a big supporter of the lighting initiative along with ETJ April 30th with local dignitaries, community and business President, Denny Grove and the ETJ Boosters. leaders, ETJ families and lots of residents from the ETJ has been involved with local youth baseball for community. Even Steamer, the mascot of the Altoona over 30 years. Their mission is to provide guidance to the Curve came to see the big event. A host of past officials youth in_the region. Boring said, "We strive on promoting, and officers of ETJ were called to the field and one by developing, and encouraging sportsmanship in hopes of one, each of the ET J teams lined up around the bases. providing a good, solid foundation as our children A. J. Pagano then sang a heartening rendition of the Star continue_ t~ grow !hrough their younger years. As they Spangled Banner to officially open the game. Another mature, It Is very important to provide the finest special guest attending was Steven Mitchell, son of recreational facility we as mentors, political leaders and Richard Mitchell who was killed at age 27 while working local businesses can provide. Our kids are the future and on the development of Mitchell Park in 1978. The park it_is u~ to us to buil_d the groundwork in hopes of providing was then named after him and thus became Mitchell direction and keeping the children active in recreation." Park. Steven's son got to throw out the first ball as the For those reasons the ETJ Boosters, with support from large crowd attending cheered. The weather was great the Jackson Township Supervisors and Township and the lights lit up the field just like the big leagues. It ~anager_ Dave Hirko have been committed to installing doesn't get any better than that. lights while other expansion and improvements are underway at Mitchell Park. Denny Grove, former President of the ET J Boosters ------~------said, "the most important aspect of the project was that it INFORMATION NEED UPDATED? was all for the kids and to keep them interested in If you received this newsletter and your name or address baseball and keep them coming back". information is incorrect, or if you know of any resident of Everyone has been extremely supportive of the project Jackson Township who didn't receive it, from the beginning. Initial estimates for lighting were very please call the Township Office at 749-0725. costly and the project may not have happened based on the initial estimates which were around $40,000. This ------~------was the time to explore how the project could be done and how costs could be trimmed. Through the SUPERVISORS APPROVE CDBG cooperation of three major entities, everything fell into place. REA Energy Cooperative became heavily FUNDS FOR CHICKAREE involved and donated labor, equipment and installation The Jackson Township Supervisors approved the use plus provided poles and materials at a reduced cost. of 2010 Community Development Block Grant Funds Somerset Trust made a sizeable financial contribution totaling $116,103 to be put towards the construction of a towards the project and last but not least, the dedicated new sanitary sewer line along Chickaree Hill Road. families involved in the ETJ Boosters, fundraising, According to Larry Custer, Executive Director of the 6 YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS SOURCE SUMME~2010 JACKSON TOWNSHIP NEWS
Cambria County Redevelopment Authority, CDBG Quiz Team. She also took part as a Junior Mentor and funds are up 9% more than last year. The new sewage plays the piano. Besides school activities, she was very line (Phase I) would come from the borough of Vintondale active at St. Paul's Lutheran Church where she and extend 1200 to 1400 feet up Chickaree Hill Road and participated in youth activities, Vacation Bible School, pick up 5 houses. This area would include a part of choir and has taken several mission trips. Katheryn has Chickaree Hill Road where there has been raw sewage also earned the Tri-Area Museum & Historical Society flowing on the road and numerous complaints have been Scholarship and the US Marines Scholastic Achievement made by residents in that area. Construction on the new Award. She is the daughter of Barry Sanner and Pastor line should start in Spring of next year. Estimated cost of Lynn Miller of William Penn Avenue. She plans to attend the new sewer line is $200,000 and will be constructed in George Washington University in Washington DC where 2 phases. Phase 2 which would continue the line further she will major in Political Science. up Chickaree Hill Road will be built in 2012. The Cambria County Redevelopment Authority has had some problems with the contractor, Lumadue Excavating, who was awarded the bid to put a sewage line in on Loraine Road and a water line on Chickaree Hill Road. Neither line would be accepted by the local Authorities until various problems are resolved. Most of the problems are clean-up and maintenance issues. If the problems aren't resolved by Lumadue in the time limit given, retainage money held from that job will be used to have the work done by someone else. Currently Claycomb Excavating is working on installing a 1000 foot extension onto the original Loraine Road Sewage Line which will serve 7 additional families. This extension was made possible when the CDBG Program received additional funding as a result of Sanner Henry Federal Stimulus Recovery Program monies made available at the beginning of this year. The cost of the Cory Henry ranked number 8 out of the graduating extension is approximately $60,000. In addition class of 133 with a grade point average of 4.28. Cory was Claycomb was hired by the Redevelopment Authority to Captain of the Central Cambria Soccer T earn and lettered resolve the maintenance issues left by the previous 4 years. He also lettered 4 years with the Swim T earn contractor. Nearly all issues have been resolved and the and 2 years with the Track & Field Team. Cory also has Nanty Gia Sewer Authority was pleased with the results. achieved the high achievement of being an Eagle Scout, A final inspection will be scheduled for the line. participated in the Junior Mentor Program, served as a Certified Life Guard at Central Cambria and helped with JACKSON TWP. SCHOLARSHIP FUND various community events including the Jackson Heritage Festival. Cory was a member of Homecoming Court, GIVES AWARDS TO 2 STUDENTS Stage Crew, National Honor Society, Students against The Jackson Township Scholarship Committee Destructive Decisions and was a mentor in the Outdoor Fund is now in it's 5th year and continues to recognize Odyssey Program. Cory is the son of Marlene & Charles excellence in students from Jackson Township. Just Henry and plans to attend the University of Pittsburgh at formed in 2006, the Committee was able to award two Johnstown where he will major in Mechanical $500.00 scholarships to two deserving Central Cambria Engineering. Seniors from Jackson Township in its first year. The fund These scholarships are made possible through the grew through the generosity of local organizations, generosity of local organizations, businesses and businesses and individuals and now the scholarships are individuals. Thanks go out to all of those contributing this over $1,000 per student. year to the Scholarship Fund. They are: Gilkey Pools, The two highest ranking students (1 boy and 1 girl) Mr. & Mrs. Ivan Hanson, Jackson Township Lions from Jackson Township were Katheryn Sanner and Club, Mercik's Ideal Market, Neighbors Who Care and Cory Henry. Each will receive $1, 125 from the Somerset Trust. Scholarship Fund. The Scholarship Committee is comprised of Dave Katheryn ranked # 1 out of the Senior Graduating Cobaugh, Deana Deetscreek and John Letizia Jr. and Class of 133 at Central Cambria and had a 4.42 GPA. was formed after the community-oriented group, She served as Valedictorian and was involved in many Neighbors Who Care, came up with the idea. The activities including school musicals, mock trial, Student Committee is already planning for next year and will be Council, National Honor Society, Track and the Scholastic soliciting donations from the business community,
7 YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS SOURCE SUMMER, 2010 JACKSON TOWNSHIP NEWS organizations and from successful graduates from Central 2. Senior male and Senior female Cambria who wish to give something back to the School 3. Minimum 3.0 GPA District and Jackson Township students. 4. Accepted to an institution of higher education. It is hoped that citizens of Jackson Township will 5. Had a positive impact on the quality of life at the High come forward to offer a scholarship in their name or as a School and in the Community through legacy in their parents name. The donating party can involvement and participation in activities. choose the criteria for the scholarship awarded. Smaller 6. Personifies "true spirit" of volunteerism and donations will be pooled and the Jackson Township community service. Scholarship Committee in cooperation with the Central 7. Financial need may be considered, but is not the Cambria Scholarship Committee will choose the driving force. criteria. Donations are tax deductible. Ms. Susan Dixon, Chairperson of the CC Scholarship This year the $500 awards went to Megan Lee of Committee and a guidance counselor at the High School Winterset Road, Ebensburg and Chad Colopy of N. encourages any interested Jackson Township Seniors/ Center Street, Ebensburg. Students to apply for the scholarships by requesting a Megan is President of the Interact Club, a Junior form from the guidance office. Mentor and involved in the National Honor Society and Any additional information needed can be Volleyball. She has been a volunteer for the Special obtained from the Scholarship Committee members Olympics Program. She plans on attending Mount by calling: Aloysius this fall where she plans on majoring in Medical Dave Cobaugh 322-4512 Imaging (Ultrasonography). Deana Deetscreek 322-3503 Chad Colopy has been involved in the Outdoor John Letizia Jr. 535-2278 Odyssey and Upward Bound programs as well as being a member of the National Honor Society. While involved in the Outdoor Odyssey Program, Chad accumulated over 900 hours of community service time. Chad plans on attending Penn State University main campus this fall where he will major in Pre-Medicine. Congratulations to both of these well deserving individuals
JACKSON STUDENTS EXCEL AT CEN. CAM. AWARDS ASSEMBLY An Awards Assembly in May at Central Cambria High School and many students from Jackson Township took home awards, honors and scholarships. Here are some of the achievers from Jackson Township:
Megan Lee Chad Colopy Air Force Math & Science Award Haleigh Gabor AARON RUSIN SCHOLARSHIP Air Force Technology Award FUND IN 5th YEAR Michael Demar It's hard to believe that the Aaron Rusin Scholarship Fund is now in its 5th year. The Fund was established by American Red Cross Scholarship the family of Private First Class, Aaron Rusin, a 2003 Corey Shirk graduate of Central Cambria who was killed in the line of duty in Iraq on October 10, 2004. Central Cambria School Ann Bufoni Visual Arts Award District, Jackson Township and the entire area will be Cory Henry eternally grateful for Aaron's sacrifice in service of his Country while preserving our freedom. Art Department Award The Scholarship Fund is financed through an annual Jennifer Pfeil event called the Aaron Rusin Battle of the Barrel which is held at the Jackson Twp. Vol. Fire Company where Business I Technology Department Award Aaron served as an active member. Joshua Bednar
The criteria for earning the Scholarship includes: CBW Credit Union Scholarship 1. Completing a Scholarship Application Keith Henry 8 YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS SOURCE SUMMER, 2010 JACKSON TOWNSHIP NEWS
Central Cambria HS Alumni Scholarship Nant-Y-Glo Tri-Area Essay Contest Scholarship Kaitlin Aurandt Kathryn Sanner
Central Cambria HS Faculty Award Paul E. Seymour Memorial Scholarship A J. Pagano Ben Grove
Challenge Program Attendance Award Prudential Spirit Of Community Recognition Richard Coval Ben Grove
Challenge Program Community Service Award Saluatorian Award Desire Muir Haleigh Gabor
Chorus Recognition Science Department Award Corey Shirk, Joshua Duman Denise Page
Computer Science Department Award Susan W. Makosy Scholarship Collier Devlin Joshua Duman
District 6 Sportsmanship Award Superintendent's Award Nichole Pennington Joshua Duman
Ebensburg Moose Lodge # 681 Scholarship Valedictorian Award Richard Drahnak Kathryn Sanner
Ebensburg Rotary Club Scholarship Voice of Democracy Recognition Haleigh Gabor Ben Grove
Ebensburg Women's Club Scholarship If you see one of these individuals, be sure to Denise Page congratulate them on their achievements.
English Department Award Kathryn Sanner JACKSON TOWNSHIP Greg Ricketts Memorial Scholarship Nichole Pennington PHONE DIRECTORY Jackson Township Mun. Bldg. 749-0725 In-Shore Technologies Scholarship Jackson Township Fire Company 322-3155 Collier Devlin Jackson Township Police Dept. 749-0051 Jackson Township Senior Center 322-3237 Jackson Township Academic Scholarship Awards 322-3444 Cory Henry, Kathryn Sanner Jackson - East Taylor Sewer Auth. Jackson Township Water Authority 322-1262 John Lainsky Memorial Scholarship Paulette Baker, Tax Collector 322-1863 Michael Demar Harry Baker, Zoning Officer 322-1425
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Marine Corps. Distinguished Athlete Award VOTES FOR PEPSI REFRESH GRANT Cory Henry Bob Sekerak Jr., resident of Jackson Township put in an application to the Pepsi Refresh Everything Grant Marine Corps. Scholastic Excellence Award Program for Mitchell Park in the 50K category. This is a Kathryn Sanner nationwide competition and not all applications are accepted. Bob was notified by Pepsi the Jackson Music Theatre Recognition Township Project he submitted was accepted and people A. J. Pagano, Kathryn Sanner could start voting on June 1st for the entire month of June. Bob got the idea from Nanty Glo who has been in
9 YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS SOURCE SUMMER, 2010 JACKSON TOWNSHIP NEWS the running for a grant in the 25K category since April. JUNK VEHICLE REMOVAL Bob has faithfully been voting for Nanty Glo every day and If you have a junked vehicle that needs removed from though, why not Jackson for a grant! your property and you're not sure how to go about it, In the 25K and 50K category, the top 10 projects with perhaps the following information will help_ Al Gillin who the most votes receive the grants. Those who do not win operates a licensed junkyard along Adams Avenue has but finish in the top 100 automatically have another month agreed to tow any junked vehicles that you would like to to try again. Jackson Township started out in position# have removed from your property. According to Mr. 284 on June 1st and has continue to gain momentum and Gillin, in most cases there will be no charge to any as of June 22nd ranked # 52. Township resident for this service unless there is great Anyone can vote each day through their email difficulty getting to the vehicle to pick it up_ If you wish to address or Facebook. You only need to set up a have junked vehicles removed from your property, password and you can also vote up to 1O projects per day you may contact Mr. Gillin at 322-4366 to if you every day of the month so each person could vote for see Jackson Township and Nanty Glo. It's simple to vote. qualify for this free service. Just go to the following website pages to vote: Residents Cashing In On Scrap Metal Many residents are getting top dollar on scrap metal. www.refresheverything.com/jackson This includes automobiles that may be sitting on your property. EMF.Industries of Franklin Borough accepts old vehicles and pays for the scrap metal value which has www.refresheverything.com/nantyglorecreation been up dramatically this year. The phone number for EMF is 536-5047. Since the voting began for Jackson, residents, non r~sidents, students, those out of state, other groups, ETJ Little League and many others have been faithfully voting VEHICLE BATTERY DROP-OFF each and every day. Thanks go out to Bob Sekerak for Every wonder how to dispose of any old batteries from getting the ball rolling for a possible 50K grant for cars, tru?ks, lawn mowers, tractors, etc. that you may Jackson! have laying around your property? They are considered hazardous so you cannot put them out with your garbage. You can however drop them off at Naugles Auto & CAMBRIA CO. LIBRARY BOOK Truck Sales free of charge where they will see that MOBILE RETURNS TO JACKSON they are properly processed for disposal or recycling. Naugles Auto Truck Sales is located at 3309 William The Johnstown Cambria County Library Book & Mobile has once again returned to Jackson Township for Penn Avenue near Mundys Corner. If you have any the summer months. According to Trudy Myers questions concerning battery disposal, please representing the library, the Jackson stop will be only contact Eric Naugle at 659-7429. through the summer. The Book Mobile will be at the Jackson Township Senior Center on the following dates: INTERESTED IN SERVING YOUR COMMUNITY? Thursday July 22nd 1 :30 - 3:00 pm Have you ever wondered how you can serve the Thursday Aug. 5th 1:30 - 3:00 pm community you live in? Jackson Township welcomes Thursday Aug.19th 3:00 pm 1:30 - anyone interested in serving on a Authority, Board or Thursday Sept. 2nd 1:30 - 3:00 pm Commission to submit a letter, note or email saying you are interested in serving on a Board or Authority in the This is a great convenience for residents with the event that there are openings. If you are interested, your Library literally coming to their front door. Last summer it letter would be kept on file at the Township office where was a great resource for children not in school but it is you would be contacted if an opening would occur at hoped that the Book Mobile will be used by residents of all which time you could accept or decline. Authorities ages. - include the Sewer Authority and Water Authority. Commissions include Planning & Recreation. There is UPCOMING RECREATION EVENTS also the Zoning Hearing Board, Another group where Listed below are some of the upcoming events and participation is encouraged is the Historical Preservation activities scheduled in Jackson Township over the Committee. All letters and notes should be mailed to upcoming months: Jackson Township Supervisors, 513 Pike Road, Johnstown, PA 15909. You may also drop it off in person at the Municipal Building or you can send an email to [email protected] By volunteering you can make a difference in your community. Any and
10 YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS SOURCE SUMMER, 2010 JACKSON TOWNSHIP NEWS all inquiries would be greatly appreciated! different than previous year where they went door to door but they realized that a lot of people were nervous about CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE answering their door to someone they didn't know and Jackson Historical Preservation Committee many people aren't home these days as well. They do If you are interested in helping the Historic Preservation greatly appreciate everyone's support! If you haven't Committee, feel free to attend any of their meetings. If you mailed in or given a donation yet, you can still do so by have any knowledge of the history of the Township, you dropping it off at the Fire Hall or mailing it to 176 Adams are welcome to share. The Committee meets the 3rd Avenue, Mineral Point, PA 15942. If you did not receive Thursday of each month at the Township Municipal one, you can contact the Fire Hall at 322-3155 or just stop Building at 1 :00 pm. by and pick one up. Just a reminder that Ambulance Memberships will be mailed out in late July or early Jackson Heritage Festival August and are due in September. This is unrelated to Help plan and organize the 8th Annual Jackson Heritage the Annual Fund Drive that supports the Fire Company. Festival. Planning will soon be underway for next year's big event. If you are interested in helping out, please phone, write or email your name to the Jackson Township Office.
POLICE REPORTS (Submitted by Chief Bob Fatula) March. 2010 The figures for March were as follows: 911 Calls dispatched to Police: 295 Reportable Part I Crimes: 5 broken down as follows: Larceny-3 and Burglaries-2. Reportable Part II Crimes: 17 broken down as follows: Disorderly Conduct-2, DUI (Driving While Under the lnfluence)- 2, Vandalism-2, Drunkenness-1, Fraud-1, Receiving Stolen Property-1 and all others-8. Calls Resulting in Cases: 18, Total Arrestees: 10, Total Suspects: 1, Total Victims: 14, Thanks go out to everyone who supported the DUI Arrests: 2, Traffic Citations: 21, Non-Traffic Citations: 9, Jackson Fire Company Homecoming 2010 Weekend. Total Warnings: 1 One of the highlights was the 6th Annual Aaron Rusin Battle of the Barrel. Aaron was a firefighter who was April. 2010 killed in action while serving in Iraq. Funds raised from The figures for April were as follows: 911 Calls dispatched to this charitable event go towards the Aaron Rusin Police: 380 Reportable Part I Crimes: 9 broken down as Scholarship Fund. Other events included lots of great follows: Larceny-7 and Assaults-2. Reportable Part II entertainment, a car cruise and even a kiddie tractor pull. Crimes: 30 broken down as follows: DUI (Driving While The Fire Company would like to thank everyone who Under the lnfluence)-8, Receiving Stolen Property-6, Disorderly turned out to support their special event! Conduct-3, Fraud-3, Drunkenness-1, Embezzlement-1 and all An Archery Raffle will be held on Saturday, others-8. Calls Resulting in Cases: 23, Total Arrestees: 18, September 18th and a Fall Gun Raffle will be held on Total Suspects: 3, Total Victims: 10, DUI Arrests: 6, Traffic Citations: 41, Non-Traffic Citations: 1, Total Warnings: 0 Sunday, October 17th at the Fire Hall. Once again there will be a booth set up at the Cambria County Fair where volunteers will sell tickets for their Annual Turkey Raffle May. 2010 which will be held on Saturday, November 20th. Many The figures for May were as follows: 911 Calls dispatched to people look forward to purchasing the tickets with multiple Police: 330 Reportable Part I Crimes: 16 broken down as prizes on it donated from area businesses and residents. follows: Assaults-7, Larceny-4, Arson-2, Burglaries-2 and Robberies-1. Reportable Part II Crimes: 32 broken down as If you are interested in donating a prize to have your follows: Disorderly Conduct-8, Sex Offenses-6, DUI (Driving business or name listed on the ticket, please contact While Under the lnfluence)-5, Vandalism-4, Drunkenness-2, the Fire Company at 322-3155. As always, Bingo is Receiving Stolen Property-1 and all others-6. Calls Resulting sponsored by the Auxiliary and is held every Sunday in Cases: 21, Total Arrestees: 10, Total Suspects: 5, Total evening. For information on any of these events, call Victims: 14, DUI Arrests: 4, Traffic Citations: 20, Non-Traffic the Fire Hall at 322-3155. Citations: 0, Total Warnings: 0 An Open House will be held on Wednesday, October 6th at the Fire Hall to help celebrate National Fire FIRE COMPANY NEWS & EVENTS Prevention Week. The Open House will include Fire The Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Company did a Department tours, a chance to meet the Firemen and mailing this year for their Annual Fund Drive. This is check out the fire trucks, tours of the Smoke Trailer, free 11 YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS SOURCE SUMMER,2010 JACKSON TOWNSHIP NEWS fire truck rides, free 911 House ID Numbers, free eligible according to income guidelines. refreshments and educational information on fire fighting. The Senior Center will once again be participating in As in the past, the Jackson Township Fire Company the Jackson Heritage Festival on July 17th & 18th and and Auxiliary would like to express their sincere thanks will be making Stuffed Cabbage, Halushki and other and gratitude for the strong support received from the goodies! Another event coming up will be the Annual Community for their recent fundraisers. They really Calendar Party scheduled for Sunday, September 26th at appreciate the support of the Community to help keep the 2 pm. This is a fundraiser for the Center. Anyone wishing Fire Company operating in order to serve the residents of to donate a new gift or craft item for this event should Jackson Township and surrounding communities. contact the Center at 322-3327. All items donated are greatly appreciated and can be dropped off at the Center SUMMER WATER SAVING TIPS up until the day of the event. With the summer season upon us, the Jackson Twp. There will be a Free Health Screening on Tuesday, Water Authority would like to stress the issue of water August 3rd from 9:30 am to 11 :00 am. The Black Lung conservation. Here are some great water saving tips for Coalition I Pulmonary Rehabilitation will be providing outside the home: free lung screening, blood pressure checks and pulse Water Saving Tips Outside the Home oximetry. April Hicks, RRT Supervisor and Project 1. Use a broom, not a hose, to clean driveways, steps Director or another respiratory therapist at the Windber and sidewalks. Medical Center will be at the Center to administer the free tests. 2. Wash the car with water from a bucket. If a hose is Jim and Barb Crissey, Cambria County Apprise used, control the flow with an automatic shut off nozzle. Insurance Coordinators will be visiting the Center once a month to help seniors with their health insurance 3. Water the lawn only when needed. If grass does not questions or problems. Tentatively they are scheduled for spring back after walking on it, it probably needs water. the third Tuesday of each month. The Center Knitting Club meets every Tuesday at 4. Water the lawn or garden during the coolest part of 10:00 am to knit/ crochet hats, mittens & scarves to be the day. Do not water on windy days. given to the needy children and adults. Items are then contributed to organizations such as Head Start, Family 5. Set sprinklers to water the lawn or garden only. Do Services, Women's Help Center, Victim Services and not water the street or sidewalk. Cambria County Children's Shelter Care. For more information on any of the above events, contact the 6. Use soaker hoses and trickle irrigation systems to Senior Center at 322-3327. reduce the amount of water used for irrigation by 20 to 50 Every Thursday at 1 :00 pm, the Center is showing an percent. afternoon movie donated by All the Right Movies. Members are welcome to take time to relax and enjoy a 7. Use mulch around shrubs and garden plants to current movie in the Community Room on the Center's reduce evaporation from the soil surface and cut down on large screen TV. weed growth. Just a reminder that Pennsylvania offers a Property Tax I Rent Rebate Program that benefits eligible 8. In landscaping, use native plants that require less Pennsylvanians age 65 and older, windows and widowers care and water than ornamental varieties. age 50 and older and those with disabilities age 18 and older. The program income limit is $15,000 to $35,000 9. Cover the swimming pool to prevent evaporation. (which excludes half of Social Security income) for homeowners and raised the maximum rebate for both 10. Adjust the lawn mower to a higher setting to provide homeowners and renters from $500 to $650. The natural ground shade and to promote water retention by deadline to apply for a Rebate on property taxes or rent the soil. paid in 2009 has been extended to December 31, 2010. If you are in need of work, age 55 or over and qualify within the set income levels, you may be eligible for the SENIOR CENTER NEWS Senior Community Employment Program Service. For The Center is buzzing with many upcoming events. more information on the program, contact the local Here is a sampling of upcoming events: The Center National Council on Aging Senior Employment received word that the Cambria County Area Agency Program in Johnstown at 536-0691. will be at the Center to issue Farmers Market vouchers The Silver Sneakers Program is still going strong with from 10 am to 12 noon on Wednesday, July 14th. Based over 50 individuals taking advantage of the program. on last year's information you must be a resident of Anyone who is a Medicare-eligible member of Highmark Cambria County, 60 years of age or more and financially or Blue Cross-Blue Shield can participate. In addition the 12 YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS SOURCE SUMMER, 2010 JACKSON TOWNSHIP NEWS
Center has a room full of state-of-the-art exercise be beneficial for the safety of pedestrians and motorists machines that are available for member use during alike. regular hours which are Monday 9 to 11 am and 7 to 9 pm and on Tuesday thru Thursday from 9 am to 3 pm. For more information, contact the Senior Center at 322- OTHER JACKSON TWP. NEWS 3327. -Who's New Around the Township The Center has many special weekly events for the We would like to welcome those who have been membership including lunch 3 times a week, parties, Bible recently elected, appointed or hired by Jackson Township. study, bingo, knitting, line dancing, weekly Pinochle party, Alan Eck is now working at the Senior Center on a speakers and events on health issues concerning the special work program. The Supervisors accepted the aged population, monthly blood pressure screenings, resignations of Tim Davis and Karl Smith from the 9 weekly movies, ceramics, computer use with high-speed member Recreation Commission. Their service to the internet access and beginners computer classes. In community is greatly appreciated! addition there are monthly Cam Tram bus trips to different shopping areas in Westmoreland, Indiana, Blair, Somerset and Cambria Counties. Anyone interested in visiting or taking a quick tour of the Center is invited to stop in. Membership offered to those age 50 and older is constantly growing and is only $10.00 a year. The Center opened on May 10, 1998 and have issued over 750 membership cards. The Center relies on volunteers to operate and stay open. It's a great place to meet and socialize. If you are interested in being a member or volunteering, please contact the Center at 322-3327.
JACKSON LIONS SEEK -Many Turn Out To Honor Vets NEW MEMBERS The weather cooperated with a nice turnout of about 125 people for the annual Memorial Day Ceremony held Members wanted!!! Have you ever wanted to make a at Veterans Park in Vinco. Bill Kish, retired Director of difference in your Community or even the world? The Governor's Outreach & Assistance Program for Veterans Jackson Township Lions Club is looking for a few good was the guest speaker. Kish has been instrumental in men and women to join them at 7 PM on the second verifying the military records of nearly all of the names on Monday of the month at the Jackson Township Senior the Veterans Monument. Other participants in the Center. Lions Club International is the largest service ceremony included the Giestown VFW Post 155 Honor club in the world. Its members have the reputation of Rifle Team, Jackson Township Troop 204 Boy Scouts being doers in their communities. Join the Jackson Lions & Cub Scouts, Pastor Drew Walther of Singer Hill at a meeting and find out what the Lions Club is all about. Grace Brethren Church and Corey Shirk, a Senior at For more information, please call Dave Perry Central Cambria High School who provided special music (President) or Betty Perry (Secretary) at 322-0938 or selections. Special thanks go out to Dale Wicks of Wix l!::B:::e~=L=o=u=S=h=o=u==T=re=a=s=u=re=r=a=t3=2=2=·=16=7=8=·======!1 Pix Productions for providing and operating the sound system and especially to Frank Singe/ who spent much time organizing the event and also acted as Master of PEDESTRIANS AND MOTORISTS Ceremonies. Frank has been instrumental in planning and URGED TO USE CAUTION organizing every Memorial Day & Veterans Day ceremony The Township has received numerous comments on since the very beginning and for that we commend him for PEDESTRIANS walking late at night and not being visible his efforts. due to wearing dark colored clothing with no flashlights, etc. With warmer weather on the way and the end of the -Construction Activity Up In Jackson school year approaching, there will be many youth and Jackson Town ship construction activity has been children staying outside after dark. Chief Robert Fatula is dramatically up this year. Total construction is at 3.6 advising that those out walking after dark along the million through June 15th. Last year's total for the entire streets wear light colored or reflective clothing or carry a year was 1.4 million. Included in this year's total is an flashlight with them. These common sense practices will addition to Jackson Elementary School, a business
13 YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS SOURCE SUMMER, 2010 JACKSON TOWNSHIP NEWS expansion, several new homes, additions and accessory Opening would be in order. The event took place on buildings. Saturday, April 28th. Attending the event was Steamer, the mascot of the Altoona Curve, the WKYE Tookey -Seal Coat Bid Awarded Bird and Ty the Tiger, the official bank mascot. Lots of prizes were given away including ball game tickets to the New Enterprise Stone & Lime had the low bid Curve and Pirates. Ballpark refreshments were served submitted for 2010 Seal Coating or "tar & chip" Projects including hot dogs, popcorn and Crackerjacks! scheduled for Jackson Township. The bid was awarded at the Supervisors May 27th Meeting. New Enterprise's bid came in at$ 63,921.76 beating out HRI, Quaker Sales -Jackson Police Receive Grant and Russell Standard. This year two larger streets are The Jackson Township Police Department received a scheduled for seal coating. They are Adams Avenue and $1,700. grant from the office of Congressman Jack Fords Corner Road. Murtha administered through Mountaintop Technologies of Johnstown. The grant monies was -Miscellaneous Materials Bids used to purchase radios and a scanner. The Board of Supervisors awarded a contract for miscellaneous stone and antiskid for the coming year at -Wagner - Chickaree Water Update their May 27th Meeting. New Enterprise Stone & Lime The Chickar.ee Water Line and Wagner Road Water came in as the low bidder on each individual item. For the Line extension still have many maintenance issues to be three types of miscellaneous paving materials, Quaker resolved by Lumadue Excavating, the contractor on the Sales was the low bidder. project. Retainage money not paid to the contractor may be used to pay another contractor to do the work if -Primary Election Results for Jackson Twp. necessary. In addition, it was determined that a Pressure Although the turnout was less than 50% in Jackson Reducing Station would be needed on Chickaree Hill Township it was considered good for a Primary Election. Road before the Jackson Township Water Authority would Vince (Precinct# 2) had the highest turnout with 49% consider taking over the line. The Cambria County followed by Pike Family Life Center (Precinct# 2) with Redevelopment Authority approved putting in the new 45% followed by St. John Vianney (Precinct# 3) with Pressure Reducing Station at an approx. cost of $50-60 42%. The race that drew the most attention in this year's thousand dollars. Once all issues have been resolved Primary Election was a Special Election Race to fill the and the line is taken over by the Jackson Township Water position left vacant by Congressman John P. Murtha of Authority, residents along the water lines would be notified the 12th Congressional District through the end of 2010. with information on tapping into the system. Mark Critz won over Tim Burns by 51 % to 43% in Jackson Township. Critz & Burns will be facing off in the General -Barnes Saly Completes 2009 Twp. Audit Election. Another hot race was the Democratic Primary Barnes, Saly & Company presented the 2009 Jackson between Sen. Arlen Spector and Joe Sestak. Sestak Township Audit to the Board of Supervisors at their April defeated Spector with 60% of the vote in Jackson. There 29th meeting. Terry Shook, CPA said the Audit resulted were no major local races. The General Election is in a clean opinion on the financial statements with no scheduled for Tuesday, November 2nd. major findings. This was the 8th consecutive year that Barnes Saly as performed the Audit for Jackson Township.
-Phase II Planning Nearing Completion Jackson Township in cooperation with Cambria Township and Ebensburg Borough as part of the Central Cambria Coalition is nearing the completion of the Phase II Planning Project. This project was made possible with a grant from the DCED (Dept. of Community & Economic Development). Richard C. Sutter and Associates of Hollidaysburg was hired as the planning consultant. The project included updating each municipalities Zoning Ordinance and Map, Subdivision Ordinance and becoming more coordinated with -Somerset Trust Holds No Snow Grand Opening neighboring communities. The updating of the zoning Somerset Trust's new Vince branch held it's original map will make it parcel specific. This task was made grand opening after one of the worst snowstorms of the possible since Cambria County has computerized season so they had decided that a No Snow Grand mapping (GIS) available. In addition, all ordinances will
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be up-to-date with the Municipal Planning Code. A final award in scouting after completing a community service step of amending the Multi-Municipal Comprehensive project at Mitchell Park. The project included completing Plan will take place as well. landscaping around the Concession Stand and constructing two picnic tables that will be used in one of the new pavilions being built at the park. This project is one of many that have been completed by Troop 204 for Jackson Township. Other past projects included a veterans landscaped area and Biodiversity area both at Leidy Park, landscaping around the flagpole and sign at Mitchell Park, street sign inventory of the Township and stormwater drain stenciling and stream clean ups.
-Swigle Mountain Water Update The Swigle Mountain Water Line moves closer to completion according to Richard Wray, Project Engineer. The status as of June 15th is as follows: General Contractor is 55% complete, 13,798 feet of 8 inch main has been installed and 9 fire hydrants have been installed. -large Screen TV Donated to Senior Center The water storage tank contractor has installed the Somerset Trust donated a new 52 inch Samsung flat concrete foundation and first ring of the steel tank screen television for the Jackson Township Senior structure. Construction of the tank structure will begin on Center. Roberta Lohr, spokeswoman for Somerset Trust or about June 23rd and is scheduled to be completed on said the idea was initiated by President and CEO, Henry or about July 15th. The General Contractor is awaiting Cook after the Jackson Township Senior Center allowed clearing and grubbing (tree removal) operations to be the bank to use their facilities to set up new accounts for completed before completing line installation between new customers before the February grand opening of the Swigle Mountain Road and Ogden Street. According to new branch in the Vinco Plaza. Cook said "We were Wray the project should be completed as early as Labor impressed with the efforts of the residents of the area to Day pending delivery of the pumping station. Once the have a local bank continue to provide them with banking project is completed and lines tested, the Jackson services." "The response we received from our survey Township Water Authority will be notifying residents along was overwhelmingly positive," said Cook. Frank Singe/ the line with information on tapping into the system. said the Senior Center was thrilled to receive the new television which was mounted in the Media/ Bingo Room. He said members are enjoying movies, watching the news and that the Center would like to buy a Nintendo WI/ so they can play bowling and other games on the system.
-Jackson Elementary Breaks Ground Jackson Elementary broke ground on June 2nd at 1 :30 pm for a 1.8 million Multi-Purpose Room Addition to be built. The new room will be used for gym classes and -Josh Bednar Completes Eagle Scout Project assemblies. The project includes an elevator in order to meet Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, the Once again Jackson Township has benefitted from the moving of two oil tanks and a new playground area. efforts of Jackson Township Boy Scout Troop 204 Additional storage space will also be added. Currently the members completing an Eagle Scout Project. Josh cafeteria was being used for an auditorium and gym and recently received the Eagle Scout Award, the highest this required maintenance and cafeteria workers to tear 15 YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS SOURCE SUMMER, 2010 JACKSON TOWNSHIP NEWS down and set up the cafeteria twice a day for breakfast missing dog, it will then be taken to the Humane Society and then lunch. Construction has already begun on the in Johnstown by one of the Officers. much needed project to upgrade Jackson's Elementary School, a valuable asset to the community. -Jackson Twp. on Facebook Jackson Township is now on Facebook! One group -Petroleum Development 2nd Gas Well that was formed last fall has over 450 members with more Approved for Jackson Township joining every week. The Group is for those who live or Petroleum Development Corporation has had a site have lived in Jackson Township and is open to anyone plan approved by the Planning Commission and approval who fits that description. Many have joined from all over from the Jackson Township Zoning Hearing Board to the United States who grew up here or at one time or construct a 2nd gas well which will be located on a large another have called Jackson Town ship "home". There tract of land just off Leidy Lane. The first well was are lots of photos posted on the site and many people are constructed near the intersection of Benshoff Hill Road writing nostalgic memories of their time living or growing and Kepple Road. up in Jackson Township. To find or join the group go to www.facebook.com and then search for the group name -Loraine Road Sewer Project Update "Those Who Live or Have Lived in Jackson Township, Cambria County, PA". In addition, there is now a The Loraine Road Sewer Project is now considered Facebook Fan Page for Jackson Township. This page is substantially complete but there are numerous being used to promote important news or events and maintenance issues that have not been resolved. The activities in Jackson Township and in a short time has Nanty Glo Sewer Authority will not take over the line over 350 fans and is attracting hundreds of online visitors until these issues have been resolved. Lumadue each week. Anyone is welcome to join this page whether Excavating, the contractor of the original line has not they reside in Jackson Township or not, so feel free to been able to resolve the issues as required by the invite your family, friends and co-workers. Other fan Cambria County Redevelopment Authority and Project pages have also been developed for many local ~chools, Engineer, Richard Wray. Retainage money not paid to fire companies, churches, organizations and businesses. the original contractor has been used to hire Claycomb Excavating of Claysburg to resolve. Claycomb was -Somerset Trust Photo Contest Winners already hired to do an extension to the original Loraine Somerset Trust's Annual Photo Contest winners were Road Sewer Line. Nearly all issues have been resolved by recently displayed at the newly opened Vinco office fror:n the new contractor and the Nanty Glo Sewer Authority is April 12th through May 15th. Categories included Fa1'.11ly pleased with the results. A final inspection will be . Pets, Children, Still Life and Salon. Entries were received scheduled before the line can be taken over and residents from all 15 branch offices and Jackson Township had 3 can begin tapping into the new system. local winners. They are Ed Schenk-1st Place in the Family Pets Category, Paulette Baker-3rd Place in the -FEMA Approves Winter Storm Reimbursement Children Category and Ron Burkey-1st Place in the Jackson Township was notified Cambria County Salon Category. Congratulations to all the winners! Emergency Management that expenses incurred by the Township for any two day period between February 5th -What Are Those Purple Boxes? and 11th would be reimbursable through funds made If you see a purple box hanging from a tre~ along available by FEMA. The reimbursement was made various roads in the Township, it's not some kmd of possible when Cambria County was declared in a state of psychedelic bird house or box kite. The boxes which are emergency by the US Government. By declaring a state actually "sticky traps" were put up by the Penn State of emergency, communities in Cambria County now Cooperative Extension to capture any Emerald Ash qualified for Federal Disaster Assistance. Lots of Borers which are basically small beetles that threaten the paperwork, applications and even a meeting with FEMA destruction of Ash trees in Pennsylvania. There are representatives was required. Jackson's expenses currently five infested counties including Allegheny, incurred totaled about $4,500. Beaver Butler 1 Lawrence and Mercer. Cambria County is part of~ study area comprised of 15_ addition~! counties to -Dog Gone? determine if the Emerald Ash Borer Is spreading. The Just a friendly reminder that if your dog is missing, remaining counties in Pennsylvania will be covered by please check with the Jackson Township Police similar testing conducted by various agencies. Department by stopping in or calling 749-0051 first. Jackson Police are in charge of dog complaints and if a -Crime and Vandalism loose dog is reported and there is no way of identifying its Jackson Township is a relatively safe place to live but owner, the dog will be brought back to the Township and no community is immune to crime. This is a reminder to housed temporarily. If noone contacts the Police about a 16 YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS SOURCE SUMMER, 2010 JACKSON TOWNSHIP NEWS keep a watch over your neighborhood and your neighbors the monthly approved minutes of the Board of in general. If you see anything suspicious, be sure to Supervisors, Planning Commission and Recreation contact the Jackson Township Police Department at Meetings. New this year are minutes of the Jackson 749-0051. If no officer is at the Police Station you will East Taylor Sewer Authority. To see some of the be referred to the Cambria County 911 Non pages that have been updated recently, click on Emergency Line and they can have the officer on duty "Whats New" on the home page. If you have any contact you. suggestions of what you would like to see on the Jackson Twp. Website, please call Dave Hirko at 749-0725 or -Free 911 House Numbers Available email to [email protected] The Jackson Township Supervisors in a cooperative effort of the Police Department & Fire Company want PLANNING A BUILDING PROJECT every home and business in the Township to have their If you are planning on a building project be sure to visit 911 address number prominently displayed. In times of or call either the Jackson Township Office at 749-0725 or emergency, every minute is critical and it is important that Harry Baker, Zoning Officer at 322-1425. Your project emergency personnel be able to find you. If your house could involve zoning, stormwater or planning. Also with is not numbered. please stop at the Township the Pennsylvania State Building Code, inspections may Building at 513 Pike Road and we have free numbers be required as well. Be sure to allow plenty of time to get we can give you. The Township also has mounting any necessary permits prior to building. By doing this, plates available if you need one. Numbers are available your project can be addressed in plenty of time before you in black or white. If you are not able to stop by the actually begin construction. Just a reminder that all Township Building between 8 AM & 4 PM, leave a phone contractors performing home remodeling must now be message at 749-0725 with your name, address and registered with the State of Pennsylvania. This new law telephone number where you can be reached in order that was enacted in 2010 for the protection of residents from we can get the numbers to you. irreputable contractors and home remodeling I repair scams. -Want to Schedule An Event At A Jackson Park? Also if you are planning to pave or alter your driveway, If you are interested in reserving a pavilion for a family a driveway permit is required. Roadmasters Bruce get-together, party or event, please contact the Jackson Baker, John Wallet & Mark Westrick said that driveway Township Municipal Building at 749-0725 to make a permits are not to inconvenience residents but are reservation. A pavilion is available at Mitchell, Leidy & necessary to make sure there is a swale or pipe to direct Veterans Park. Other recreation facilities that can be stormwater. They also make sure that driveways are not reserved depending upon availability include baseball higher than the road so snow plows don't catch the edge fields at Mitchell & Leidy and Volleyball Courts at Leidy. of the driveway. When a driveway enters onto a Township road, a safe sight distance is also very -Tire Recycling Available important. PennDOT requires permits for driveways The Laurel Highlands Landfill offers recycling. Tires entering onto State roads within the Township. can also be put in a recycling bin for a minimal cost of $2.00 per normal-sized vehicle tire. This does not apply to any commercial establishments JOIN JACKSON ONLINE NEWS -Need to Sign Up For New Garbage Service? - Township residents who have access to the internet Jackson Township's garbage contract provides for can now join our new email group to receive up-to-date unlimited curbside garbage pick-up as well as any large Township news by email. To subscribe just go to the items you have to dispose of with a few exceptions (i.e. - Jackson Township website at www.jacksontwppa.com hazardous items, Freon, tires, etc.) If and subscribe to the Jackson Township Online News by you are interested in signing up for garbage entering your email address in the space provided. You service you need to call 1-800-677-4884. The cost will then be sent a confirmation verifying that you wish to for 2010 is $39.74 per quarter. subscribe to the online news. You must return the confirmation via email to be added to the newsletter list. We also encourage you to invite others to join. If you www.jacksontwppa.com encounter any problem signing up, just email us at Jackson Township has a valuable source of [email protected] or call us at the Township information to help keep you informed. 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17 itliJ Annual JACl(,IO,N HERffAGE fEfflVAl ,.£,,.tetc.tainment 8cltedule qtc.idag., /j.u.fa. 16, 2010 6:00-? Car Cruise-In 7:00-10:00 Johnstown Classic Rockers (Music from 50's to BO's)
8atutr.dag., /j.u.lg. 17, 2010 8un.daa,, /j.u.fa. 18, 2010 12:00-2:00 Tree (Irish Folk Music) 10:30-11:30 Singer Hill Grace Brethren Church 12:00-7:00 Living Treasures Animal Park Petting Service Zoo 12:00-1:30 The Masters (Southern Gospel Music) 2:00-4:00 Bingo (Senior Center) 12:00-5:00 Living Treasures Animal Park Petting Zoo 2:00-4:00 Childrens Games & Activities (Ages 5-12) 1:30-4:30 Beavercreek (Bluegrass) 2:30-5:00 Bayou Bandits (Cajun/Zydeco) 2:00-4:00 Bingo (Senior Center) 3:00-7:00 Childrens Crafts - Cambria County 2:00-5:00 Childrens Crafts - Cambria County Community Arts Center Tent Community Arts Center Tent 4:00-7:00 Classic Clowns (Balloons, Face Painting) 2:00-5:00 Childrens Games & Activities {Ages 5-12) 5:00-6:30 John Robertson (Magic & Illusion Show) 3:00-6:30 Hayrides (A. J. Devlin) 5:00-8:00 Hayrides (A. J. Devlin) 4:30-6:00 Clay Bowser (Variety) 6:00-8:00 Childrens Games & Activities (Ages 5-12) 6:30-9:30 NoMAD (In Concert - Pittsburghs Hottest 7:00-11:00 The Fabulous Flashbacks (Oldies Music) Country Band) 9:30 Spectacular FIREWORKS Display 7:00 Bingo (Fire Hall)
Arts & Crafts Show I Big Bouncy I Bingo I Classic Clowns I Continuous Entertainment on 2 Stages I Cam. Co. Arts Center Children's Crafts I Exhibits I Games I Hayrides I Historical Displays I Large Variety of Food I Miniature Train I Tractor Show I Livin Treasures Animal Park Pettin Zoo I Climbin Wall & Much More! AJI Entertainment i& f'REE! / run for Ever~one! 2GG Adam& Ave. Veteran& flark, Vineo, f>A
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18 lftop at tlie J1e.d of1111u.al 3'acl<~o11 cfte1e.lt43-e Bring your Antique, Classic or Street Rod Friday, July 16, 2010 Registration from 4:30 pm /Cruise-In - 6:00 pm - ? First 75 cars receive a dash plaque Come early for high visibility parking! Music by: cfh.e t).oh.,utown f..[a.t,t,ic {hcl Festival food booths open! 19 hots kson Townsbjp•s iE~l2 Once again we will be hosting the highly popular Cutest Baby Contest at the Jackson Heritage Festival. For a quarter a vote you'll be the judge of an array of children under the age of 2. You'll be able to vote as many times as you wish throughout the festival weekend (July 16-18th) and the winners will announced on Sunday afternoon at 5 pm. The most important port of this event will be the participants, which we are looking for right now. Think you know the cutest baby in Jackson? Prove itl Send a 4 x 6 or smaller color photo of a Jackson Township child, 2 years or younger. With the picture include the child's name and age, the parents names, address and a contact number. If you have any questions, please contact the Jackson Township office at 749-0725. Ifs up to you to find the cutest baby. Fill out and send in the form below by Wednesday, July 14th. 1st Place WINS $100 Savings Bondi 2nd Place WINS $75 Savings Bondi 3rd Place WINS $50 Savings Bond! Bab;iJ 1s Parent's Name: - --- ,,·-~~--~·--··-"·~·-·~ -·---~-·--~. ·-~····--~.. -.,~--·.,---·~-·-·- Parent's Aooress: 20 Support the Jackson Heritage Festival and save money at SHEETZ! $ 4.00 for any 6" sub or salad plus any size fountain drink or coffee. (Proceeds benefit the Jackson Heritage Festival) ,101i~~~ll,50(JOU,~ de 2010 ~ ~~ ,1e4tlu4t, First Name last Name Address City Zip Phone Please send me ____ Sheetz Coupons@ $4.00 each= ______Total Amount Enclosed Mail check to Heritage Festival Fundraiser, 513 Pike Road, Johnstown, PA 15909 21 Anii Drug & Awareness Program_ For Elementary" Middle & High Sehool Students 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on: Wednesday" July 28th" 2010 Leidy Park" Mundys Corner" PA • FREE ADMISSION • FREE REFRESHMENTS • FREE T-SHIRTS • FREE GAMES & PRIZES • FREE DRAWINGS FOR SWEATSHIRTS & BICYCLE HELMETS Sponsored by: County Courts & Judge Gerald Long 22 You're Invited to the Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Companv Open House th Wednesdav, October & , 2010 6:00 -9:00 pm 116 Adams Avenue, Vince Fire Department Tours ,___ Meet the Firemen Check out the Fire Trucks ,___ Tour the Smoke Trailer Free Fire Truck Rides ,___ Free 911 House ID Numbers learn about lire lighting ,___ Free Refreshments Bring the tamilv ...come out and show vour supportl 23 A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER BROUGHT TO YOU BY YOUR TOWNSHf P Reformers Are Threatening the Township Way of Life Lawmakers Want to Make Community-Based Local Government Unconstitutional You live in a township, and you like it, right? When it snows, the mads arc plowed. When spring arrives. the local crews are out fixing up the roads. And if you have a problem, you know that a township supervisor is just a phone call away. Well, all of that could dramatically change if a piece of legislation. known as How,e Bill 2431. starts gaining traction. The proposal. sponsored hy Rep. Thomas Caltagirone of Berks County, calls for a consti tutional amendment lo establish Pennsylvania ·s 67 counties as the basic level of government Our township --- the very place you and your family call home would be abolished along with citie~ and boroughs. The counties would take nver all municipal operations. including roads and bridges. land use and zoning. sanita tion. health and safety, and law enforcement Government that Is closest to the people is the most responsive governmentthere Is. However, Rep. Where is the proof? Thomas Caltagirone doesn't see it that way. The The bill is intended to reduce duplicated Berks County lawmaker has Introduced legislation services and save tax dollars. Caltagirone said that would amend the state Constitution to abolish recently. Meanwhile, others arc Imping to municipalities like our township and replace them reform government in Pennsylvania through a with bigger, county-based governments. 24 TOWNSHIPHODAY. spring 2010 constitutional convention. dollars than anyone else in government today." "Townships have So far, however, no reformer or reform group In fact, a recent PSATS survey revealed that been doing more has proven that the bigger, centralized govern 82 percent of the townships that responded are ment model is more effective or efficient than involved in cooperative projects with neighbor with less - and Pennsylvania's current system, which is made up ing municipalities. These efforts are saving tax doing it successfully of nearly 2,500 community-based local govern dollars and enhancing government efficiency. ments. Among them are 1,455 townships, which Townships, however, continue to come under - ever since the come in all shapes and sizes and represent rural, fire. Special-interest groups, zeroing in on the days of William urban, and suburban residents. number of local governments in Pennsylvania, We, as your elected representatives, believe contend that the commonwealth would be better Penn, and they that the commonwealth's founders knew exactly served by a centralized system of fewer, bigger, are still around what they were doing when they established this and theoretically more efficient governments. community-based system and that government that This, however, goes against the grain of what for a very good is closest to the people - like this township is the public says it wants. reason: They work." the most responsive and cost-effective. Therefore, our township strongly opposes House Bill 2431, as Give the people what they want does the Pennsylvania State Association of Town According to a Lincoln Institute survey of reg ship Supervisors, a Harrisburg-based public-policy istered Pennsylvania voters, 80 percent of the re organization that represents our community and spondents said that their local government should others like it throughout the commonwealth. not be replaced with a countywide government; "For years, people have been saying that 81 percent said that merger decisions should be Pennsylvania has too many local governments. made locally and should not be required by the So-called reformers refer to townships as 'fief state; and 70 percent said that their municipality doms' and 'relics of the past,' and they complain should not merge with a surrounding municipality. about duplicated services and the rising cost of "Pennsylvania has so many local govern government," PSATS Executive Director David M. ments because that's what the taxpayers want," Sanko says. "But you know what? No one has ever says Lowman Henry, chairman and CEO of the proven that bigger, centralized government is bet Lincoln Institute. ter - or even more cost-effective - government. Wendell Cox, a government consolidation "In fact, the opposite is true. Just look around expert who has studied Pennsylvania, says that this state, and you'll see the evidence," he adds. state lawmakers should listen to their constitu "Townships aren't failing, declaring bankruptcy, ents and reject proposals that would force local or imposing widespread tax increases. Instead, governments to consolidate with larger, urban it's the bigger governments - places like Pitts areas. Why? No one would benefit, especially burgh, Philadelphia, Harrisburg, and Reading taxpayers, Cox says. The only thing that forced that are in real financial trouble. Townships consolidation would do, he predicts, is spread have been doing more with less - and doing it the higher costs and inefficiencies of the larger successfully - ever since the days of William jurisdiction over a larger area. Penn, and they are still around for a very good Cox's conclusion: "When you amalgamate, reason: They work." it's not the best that emerges; it's the worst." PSATS' David Sanko agrees: "I don't dispute It's not about self-preservation that government is broken - in Harrisburg PSATS President John Haiko also disagrees and Washington - and that's where we re- with critics who say that township supervisors ally should be focusing our attention. Bigger, and other local leaders oppose House Bill 2431 centralized government doesn't work. It never and similar measures because we want to pre has. It didn't in the Soviet Union, and it won't in serve our power and jobs. Pennsylvania." "This isn't about self-preservation at all," If you value grassroots governing, please Haiko says. "It's about making a good thing support our township by calling or e-mailing our better: townships. There, you'll find committed state representatives and senators and voicing your elected leaders and employees who would much opposition to House Bill 2431. Lawmakers want rather put off buying a piece of equipment than and need - to hear from their voters. There raise taxes. These people, who live and work fore, the more voices we can rally in protest to this in the communities they represent, are more legislation, the better our chances are of protecting committed to pinching pennies, increasing their and preserving Pennsylvania's community-based efficiency, and working together to stretch tax decision making and government. 25 Stormwater Pollution Stormwater runoff is precipitation from rain or Found in Your Area! snowmelt that flows over the ground. As it flows, This is not a citati.011 .. it can pick up debris,chemicals,dirt,and other - ..--. pollutants and deposit them into a storm sewer This is to inform you that our staff found I system or waterbody. the following pollutants in the stonn . Anything that enters a storm sewer system is in discharged untreated into the waterbodies we sewer system your area. This storm use for swimming, fishing, and providing sewer system leads directly to drinking water. Ren\it1.rnbe1";: DMotoroil 01dy U;aiti !J0'1'.il!f~ n-rie Ih"iliiit 0 Oil filters To keep the stormwater leaving your home or D Antifreeze/ workplace clean, follow these simple guidelines: transmission fluid Use pesticides DPaint and fertilizers D Solvent/degreaser sparingly. D Cooking grease t1 Repair auto leaks. ODetergent Dispose of D Honie improvement waste ( concrete, household mortar) hazardous waste, used auto fluids DPetwaste (antifreeze,oil,etc.),and batteries at designated collection or recycling locations. OYard waste (leaves, grass, mulch) ~ Clean up after your pet. D Excessive dirt and t Use a commercial car wash or wash your gravel car on a lawn or other unpaved surface. DTrash ~ Sweep up yard debris rather than hosing D Construction debris down areas. Compost or recycle yard waste when possible. D Pesticides and fertilizers · ~ Clean paint brushes in a sink,not outdoors. Properly dispose of excess paints through a DOther household hazardous waste collection program. Sweep up and For more infonnation or to report properly an mega1 discharge of dispose of pollutants, please call: construction debris like concrete and II DRAINS mortar. www.eJJll.gov/npdl1$/11tormwater oEPAUnited States Environmental Protection EPA 833-F-03-002 Agency April 2003 26 Washing your car and degreasing auto parts at home can S€11d detergents and other contaminants through the storm sewer system. Dumping automotive fluids into storm drains has the same result as dumping the materials directly into a waterbody. • Septic systems Leaking and poorly maintained septic systems release nutrients and + When walking parhogens (bacterta and your pet, native plants can provide natural places for vlrttses) that can be picked up remember to pick up the r.ainwater to <.:ollect by strnmwater and discharged waste and dispose of it and soak Into the • Use pesticides and fertilizers tnto nearby waterbodtes. properly. Flushing pet ground, Rain from sparingly. When use is necessaty, use Pathogens can cause public waste is the best disposal rooftop are.as or paved these chemicals in the recommended health problems and method, Leaving pet waste amas rnn be diverted amounts. Use organic mukh or safer environmental concerns, on the ground increases Into these areas rather pest control methods whenever • inspect your system every public health risks by than into storm drains, possible. 3 years and pump your alloWing harmful bacte1ia tank as necessary (every 3 and nutrients to wash into f tlh'Y •-;;; iw;,-filter strips Dre areas of • Compost or mulch yard waste, Don't onllar,ts ,:re,,ted along roadways or leave it in the street or sweep it into to 5 years). the stom, drain and stonn drains or streams. eventually into local streams, They trap the pollutants stonnwater • Don't dispose of waterbodies. picks up as it Hmv"S across driveways and streets. • Cover piles of dirt or mulch being household hazardous used in landscaping projects. waste in sinks or toilets. Dirt, oil, and debris that collect in Erosion contm!s that aren't maintained can cause parking lots and paved areas can be excessive amounts of sediment and debris to be washed into the stom1 sewer system canied Into the stotmwater system. Construction and eventually enter local vehicles can leak fuel, oil, and other harmful fluids waterbodies. that can be picked up by sto1mwater and deposited into local warerl)odies. • Sweep up litter and debris from sidewalks, drtveways and parking lots, + Divert storrnwater away from disturbed or especially around stortn drains. exposed areas of the construction site. + install silt fences, vehicle mud removal areas, • vegetative cover; and other sediment and erosion controls and properly maintain them, • Report any chemical spill to the local especially after rainstorms. hazardous waste cleanup team. They'll know the best way to keep • Prevem soil erosion by minimizing disturl,ed spills from harming the environment areas during construction projects, and seed and mulch bare areas as soon as possible. • Store and apply manure away from waterbodles and in accordance with a nutrient management plan. + Wger.ate rtpmian areas along waterways, • Rotate animal grazjng to prevent soil erosion in fields, + Apply fertilizers and pesticides according to label instructions to save money and rninirnize pollution, Uncovered fueling stations allow spills to be washed into storm drains. Cars waiting to be repaired can leak fuel. oll. and other harmful fluids that can be picked up by stormwater. + Clean up spills Immediately and properly • Conduct preharvcst planning to prevent erosion and lower costs. dispose of cleanup matelials. + Use logging methods and equipment that minimize soil disturbance. • Provlde cover over ft1eling stations and design or retrofit facilities lot spill + l'lan and design skid trails, yard areas, and truck access roads to containment, minimlze stream crossings and avoid disturbing the forest floor, t Properly maintain fleet vehicles to pmvent • Construct stream crossings so that they minimize erosion and physical oil, gas, and other discharges from being changes to streams. washed into local waterbodies. • Expedite revegetation of deared areas, + Install and maintain oil/water Ss,patators. 27 JACKSON TOWNSHIP PRESORTED STANDARD 513 PIKE ROAD US POSTAGE JOHNSTOWN, PA 15909 PAID PERMIT NO. 9 NANTY GLO, PA 15943 OR CURRENT RESIDENT