NEWSLETTER - Franklin Park Borough

BOROUGH OF FRANKLIN PARK
NEWSLETTER
FALL 2011
2344 West Ingomar Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 • Phone: 412-364-4115 • Fax: 412-366-4406
Website Address: www.franklinparkborough.us • E-mail Address: email@franklinparkborough.us
THE STATE OF BOROUGH AFFAIRS
Today many government entities are facing dire financial
hardships. The recent Recession has decreased overall revenues.
Just about every day stories abound in the news media about the
financial hardship that exist at the national, state and local levels of
government and the resulting cutbacks that are being instituted to
balance budgets. Simultaneously, the depressed stock market has
significantly increased the amount of funds governmental entities
must contribute to their pension plans. Numerous court decisions
have established the precedent that government entities must fully
fund and/or guarantee pension benefits that are due to retired
employees. Many government entities have responded with service
cut-backs, lay-offs, increasing employee contributions for health care
and decreasing retirement benefits.
The Borough’s common sense approach to financial management
has helped Franklin Park buck this national trend. For example,
Franklin Park has not provided post retirement health care benefits,
excessive pension or early retirement packages. In making these
types of decisions the Borough attempts to balance the interests of
both the citizens of our community and those of our employees; and
tries to strike a fair balance between the two. Our employee turnover
rate for the Borough is extremely low, a sign that Franklin Park
offers a competitive pay and benefit package. In return employees are
expected to deliver efficient and effective services.
In 2011 the Borough will negotiate new labor agreements with
both the Police and Teamsters Union which represents Public Works
employees. As the Borough has in the past we will attempt to strike
a fair balance in reaching agreements with both unions. This strategy
will ensure Franklin Park residents continue to receive the services
they have been accustomed to and that the borough’s tax rate remains
as low as possible.
RECREATION PROGRAMS START ON PAGE 20
Highlights Page
Scholarship Golf Outing Highlights ........................................ 2
Recycling/Refuse Information ................................................. 8
Public Works Department Update ......................................... 10
Clover Hill Golf Course ...........................................................12
Police Department ................................................................... 13
Fire Company News ................................................................. 16
Real Estate Taxes ..................................................................... 18
Parks & Recreation .................................................................. 19
Program Registration Form .................................................... 37
EARNED INCOME TAX
MANDATORY WITHHOLDING STARTING
JANUARY 1, 2012
PA Act-32 of 2008 was passed to simplify earned income tax
collection for Pennsylvania employers. Under the Act, all Pennsylvania
employers must collect and submit the tax to a single collection
agency. Franklin Park was lumped in with 60 other taxing districts
located in Northern Allegheny County. The Allegheny North Tax
Collection Committee (ANTCC) was created by the 60 communities
to meet the requirements of the Act. ANTCC solicited proposals and
selected Keystone Collection Group as the designated collection
entity for the tax.
Under Act-32 Pennsylvania employers must withhold and remit
earned income tax for every employee, on a quarterly basis. Keystone
Collections, will then process the payments and send the money to the
designated municipality. Starting in 2012 there will be no individual
quarterly payment cards sent to you unless you are self-employed.
For the calendar year 2011 you should continue to send your
quarterly payments including the fourth quarter and final return
that will be due in 2012 to Franklin Park Borough. Franklin Park will
continue collecting 2011 and prior year delinquent taxes at least until
June of 2012.
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BOROUGH ORDINANCES UPDATE
After several years of diligent work, the Borough is on the
verge of adopting new Zoning, Subdivision and Land Development
Ordinances. The Environmental Advisory Committee, Planning
Commission and Borough Council each have completed their review
of the draft documents presented by Pashek Associates, a planning
consulting firm. Zoning, subdivision, and other land development
regulations were reviewed in detail and updated. The proposed
Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances provide more specific guidelines
for developers to follow, which should facilitate enforcement.
The Stormwater Ordinance, which already has been adopted,
requires developers and landowners who develop more than 400
sq. ft. of land to control runoff so that neighbors and downstream
communities are not flooded or negatively impacted.
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SCHOLARSHIP GOLF OUTING SPONSORS
EVENT SPONSORS - $2,500
WRIGHT AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIPS
DIAMOND SPONSORS - $1,000
Baierl YMCA
CJ Betters, Ridge Forest Developers
Fayette Waste, LLC
GOLD SPONSORS - $500
Draguns Landscape Supply Inc.
Grady Gaspar Family
Hopey Heating & Cooling
Ira Weiss, Esquire
Lindy Paving, Inc.
Point Park University
SILVER SPONSORS - $300
Laura Coombs, Planning Commission Chairperson
M. Kirsch Plumbing
Pittsburgh Central Federal Credit Union
PATRON SPONSORS - $175
AA Scholze & Co. Inc.
Alan & Amy Sable
Ingomar-Franklin Park Athletic Assoc.
NexTier Bank
TEE SIGN SPONSORS - $125
Case Sabatini & Co.
Goehring, Rutter and Boehm
Jerry’s Car Wash/Northway Car Wash
HDH Group Inc.
Piper Jaffray & Co.
PNC Bank
Professional Graphics Communications, Inc.
Ray Donch Body Werks, Inc.
Rocca Italian Foods, Inc.
Senate Engineering Company
Teamsters Local Union 249
Traffic Control Equipment & Supplies Co. Inc.
Visual Information Systems, Inc.
Wine Concrete Products, Inc.
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ALL THE
BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO
DONATED PRIZES FOR THE GOLF
OUTING AUCTION.
SCHOLARSHIP GOLF OUTING
On Monday, July 25, 2011, Franklin Park held its 9th Annual
Scholarship Golf Outing. Over 60 golfers signed up for the charitable
event. While the final tabulation is not complete, the funds raised
should enable the borough to award ten (10) $1,000 dollar scholarships
in 2012, the same number awarded this year. Thank you to all who
donated and made this year’s drive a huge success!
Golfers enjoyed both lunch and dinner, a 50/50 raffle, putting
contest, a chance to win $10,000 and a chance to win numerous door
prizes.
The team from Batykefer & Associates took the first place prize,
The Ben Franklin Cup, a $600 gift certificate to the Shannopin
Pro Shop and more importantly one year of bragging rights! The
Meritage Group team won second place honors and won a $400 gift
certificate. Last, but not least, the David Ward CPRC team won third
place honors and collected a $300 gift certificate for their effort.
Kudos to the Borough employees who coordinated the activities,
which made this year’s outing a success. A special thank you and
acknowledgment goes to the Shannopin Country Club for their
continued support, contributions and outstanding hospitality!
If you are interested in receiving information for the 2012
Scholarship Golf Outing, please call Bill Schweitzer at 412-
364-2447 cloverhillgolf@comcast.net or Ambrose Rocca at
412-364-4115, ext. 310. arocca@franklinparkborough.us
2011 COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP
FUND DRIVE
The 2011 Community Scholarship Fund Drive received a
significant boost when Mr. Bobby Wright, owner of the Wright
Automotive Dealerships, donated $2,500. The donation earned
Mr. Wright the title of “Golf Outing Sponsor”. Mr. Wright is
a borough resident. As the event sponsor, Wright Automotive
hosted the golf outing dinner and related activities. Franklin Park
Borough wishes to publicly thank Mr. Wright for his past and
current donations.
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
At the May 18, 2011 public meeting, Borough Council and Mayor
awarded ten $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors from our
community. Council President Amy Sable announced the winners and
Mayor Dennis O’Keefe presented each recipient with a scholarship
voucher. Thanks to the generosity of our residents and businesses all
funds used for the scholarships came from private donations. The
Scholarship Program began in 2004 when four $750 scholarships
were awarded. It has grown since and the staff is seeking ways to
increase it further yet. To date, the Borough has awarded $62,000 to
63 well deserving recipients.
After applications are received they are turned over to the
Scholarship Selection Committee consisting of seven members from
our community. The Committee evaluates the applications based on
Community Service, Employment, School Activities, a one page essay,
grade point average and SAT score. This year 42 applications were
received, and they were all outstanding. Given the competitiveness
of the applications, the Committee had its work cut-out for them.
The students that were chosen demonstrated a high level of academic
performance, an exemplary involvement in their school or community
and provided countless hours performing volunteer work to benefit
others. The 2011 scholarship winners are:
Andrea Evankovich
(Alydar Drive)
Nicholas Gigliotti
(Clare Drive)
Connor Kuremsky
(Willow Oak Drive)
Harshitha Mannam
(Sturbridge Court)
Kelly McClure
(Matterhorn Drive)
Brennan McGovern
(Shellburne Drive)
William Oestreich
(Traci Drive)
Maryellen Overbaugh
(Eaglewood Court)
Srikanth Palanisamy
(Shaker Court)
Nicole Werwie
(Reis Run Road)
To help students prepare for the scholarship, the application and
selection criteria are available on the borough website.

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Janet Harner
Richard & Marlene Hartman
Michael & Jane Hopey
2011
Community SCholarShip honor roll
Andrew & Dorothy Hrishenko
Mike & Lisa Mullen
Dennis & Marjorie O’Keefe
Gerald & Barbara Owens
Professional Graphic Communications Inc.
Please include my name in the 2012 Community Scholarship Honor Roll.
I have enclosed $__________ representing __________ $10.00 contribution(s)
Name: ____________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________
City, State & Zip: ____________________________________
My contribution is made on behalf of: _____________________
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:
F.P.B. Community Scholarship Fund
c/o Franklin Park Borough
2344 West Ingomar Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Ambrose & Terry Rocca
Alan & Amy Sable
John Sipes
Spectra Development Co.
Thomas & Janet Stein
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DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS
The business community has done its part in support of
this year’s Scholarship Fund through advertisements,
tee signs and the golf outing. Now it is the individual
citizen’s turn to show his or her pride in our community.
Please consider donating $10 toward the Scholarship
Fund. The names of contributors will be published in
the next edition of the Newsletter, on the Community
Scholarship Honor Roll. Contributions may be made
on behalf of your family, children, grandchildren or
anyone else. Help teach your children the importance
of community involvement, participation and support.
Please join Council, Mayor, Borough Manager and other
Franklin Park citizens in supporting the Community
Scholarship Fund. All proceeds will benefit Franklin
Park graduating high school seniors.
1st Place Team: Batykefer & Associates
Kurt Morini, Bill Batykefer, Mike Robel , Gary Cocolin
THANK YOU
to all the teams that participated in the 2011 Golf Outing.
Your contribution will help award scholarships to many outstanding young adults.
A-Comfort HVAC Service
Ambrose Rocca & Friends
Baierl Family YMCA
Batykefer & Associates
Case-Sabatini - Professional Accountants
David Ward, CRPC
Fayette Waste, LLC
First National Bank
Ads in this newletter help raise money for the
Community Scholarship Program
HDH Insurance Group, Inc.
Logi-Tek Solutions - Ed Scatena
The Meritage Group
Price - Dachille Families
Ridge Forest Developers/CJ Betters Inc.
Senate Engineering Company
Wright Automotive Dealerships

FRANKLIN PARK’S GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY
1961-2011
1961 President Kennedy took office and sent the first U.S. troops into Vietnam. Russian Yuri Gagarin was the first human to orbit the
earth, construction of the Berlin Wall began and an unknown group calling itself The Beatles performed for the first time. Americans paid 27
cents for a gallon of gas and watched weekly installments of Perry Mason, Twilight Zone and Candid Camera on boxy black and white TVs.
West Side Story and Disney’s The Parent Trap played at local drive-in theaters. Barbie got a boyfriend named Ken, American Alan Shepard
went hurtling into subspace in a Mercury capsule and Franklin Township morphed into the Borough of Franklin Park.
A quiet rural community during its first 138 years, Franklin Township was suddenly faced with population growth and the need for public
water, sewage, and zoning in the years following WWll. The Baby Boom was in full swing with young urban families searching for the ideal
suburban community in which to raise their children and many were building homes in Franklin Township.
To meet the needs of a growing population, township supervisors created a planning commission and enacted the first ordinances, one
of which required large building lots. One half acre was required where public water was available with a larger lot needed if well water was
used.
A developer took issue with the lot size requirement and in the late 1950s planned to create a new borough within Franklin Township
where he could build on smaller lots. At the time, Franklin was a second-class township, meaning it could not prevent any part of itself from
seceding nor could it protect itself from annexation from other communities.
Unknown to local officials, the municipal planner who was preparing a master plan for the township was at the same time preparing a plan
for the developer who hoped to create King Ridge Borough in the Reis Run Road area. A mix up in the planner’s office sent the King Ridge
plans to township officials and the plot was discovered. Had the plan succeeded, King Ridge would have seceded from the township and as a
borough, could have then annexed what was left of Franklin Township.
Springing into action, officials decided the best course of action to preserve the community was to seek borough status from the county
courts since a borough could not be annexed nor could any part secede. Armed with petitions from the majority of property owners and
after a short delay from a group of residents opposed to the change, local officials won borough status in August 1961. Franklin Township
thus became the Borough of Franklin Park.
Read more about it in Franklin Park Stories ($20) available in the municipal building.
Here are how some local landmarks looked in 1961 when Franklin Township became Franklin Park Borough
Brookside
Drive-In
Carmody’s Restaurant
Franklin
Elementary School
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MAKES A GREAT GIFT!
Franklin Park Stories ($20) makes a great gift for family,
neighbors and former residents. The handsome hardbound book
features 233 pages of photos, stories and history of the community
we all call home. Copies are available at the municipal building or
can be mailed for an additional $6 per copy. Make checks payable
to Franklin Park Borough, call 412-364-4115 ext. 309, or email
fphistory@franklinparkborough.us for more information.
EVERYONE HAS A STORY…
WHAT’S YOURS?
Be part of More Franklin Park Stories being compiled
by Franklin Park’s historian, Debby Rabold. As a sequel to
the popular Franklin Park Stories (2006), More Franklin
Park Stories focuses on the folks who have called Franklin
Park home. Whether a former, long time or newly arrived
resident, everyone has a story to tell and we ask you to share
yours. To find out how you can be part of the new community
book, phone Debby Rabold at 412-364-4115 ext. 309 or email
fphistory@franklinparkborough.us
BOROUGH ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED SOON
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According to Tim Phillips, the Borough Building Inspector and
Zoning Officer, the updates achieved the following:
• Addressed many of the problems and inconsistencies we
found over the years in the existing ordinances.
• Kept uses and zoning districts consistent so that property
values would not be diminished.
• Design standards were added for multifamily buildings to
keep a rural residential look throughout the Borough.
• Landscaping and buffer yard requirements were revised
to protect residential properties from non-residential sites.
• Additional regulations were added to protect natural
resources and features throughout the borough from over
development.
• Transition details were added as an overlay to allow nonresidential
development to blend with residential properties
without a major neighborhood character change.
The staff is currently incorporating all of the recommendations
and suggested changes into the final documents. Once completed,
they will be placed on the Borough Website and paper copies will
be available at the municipal building for our residents to review.
Borough Council plans to hold public hearings on the proposed
ordinances later this year. The hearings, which will be publicly
advertised before they are held, will give residents an opportunity
to comment on the proposed regulations. After public comments
are considered, Council will be in a position to adopt the new
ordinances.
EARNED INCOME TAX
MANDATORY WITHHOLDING STARTING
2012
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It is undetermined at this time the exact date when everything
including delinquents will be turned over.
We strongly encourage you to clear up any delinquent
balances to avoid additional charges and fees from
Keystone for their collection efforts.
If you have any questions regarding this transition, please feel
free to contact us at 412-364-4115 ext. 303 or 304.
SCHOOL HONORS VETERANS
Residents and veterans are invited to attend the annual
Veterans Day assembly at Franklin Elementary School on
Rochester Road. Join students, staff and neighbors in honoring
our community’s military veterans. The program is scheduled for
Friday, November 11, 2011 at 2:30 PM in the gymnasium. Phone
the school for details at 412-366-9663.

NOTICE TO ALL PROPERTY OWNERS/
RENTERS RENTING PROPERTY IN
FRANKLIN PARK BOROUGH
In accordance with Ordinance 96-71, landlords are required to
keep Borough records up to date with information regarding tenants
or occupants. You are required to report any changes in tenants or
occupants within thirty (30) days of the change. This information is
required whether actual rent is collected or not. Borough files must
contain names of all tenants or occupants living within the Borough.
Please contact Donna Platt at 412-364-4115 ext. 301 or by email at
dplatt@franklinparkborough.us to notify us of new and/or changes to
existing rental property. If you are a tenant you must be registered
with the borough for tax purposes. If you are not registered with us
please inform Donna Platt so that we can place this property on our
renters list and keep our records up to date.
BEST BARGAIN IN TOWN!
Sign up now for an annual subscription to the McCandless-Franklin
Park Ambulance Authority. Both family and individual subscriptions
are offered. The $50.00 fee for the family subscription covers all family
members residing in your household. An individual subscription is
$25.00 per year. Your subscription provides unlimited EMERGENCY
medical care and medically necessary ambulance transportation
at no extra cost for the entire year. In addition, subscribers
receive a reduced rate for certain coach and wheelchair van trips.
Subscribing to the Ambulance Authority will accomplish two
important goals. First, it will enable your family to avoid the high cost
incurred when utilizing the ambulance service. And second, it will help
maintain the high standard of excellent health care currently offered
by the Ambulance Authority in our community. THE AMBULANCE
AUTHORITY RECEIVES NO TAX SUPPORT!
The minimum cost for an emergency ambulance call is $600. Does
your insurance cover ambulance service…and if so, does it cover all
or just part of the bill?
If you did not receive a subscription form in the mail during the
June enrollment campaign, please call the McCandless-Franklin Park
Ambulance Authority, 412-367-5883 (non-emergency number).
RESIDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
The Borough maintains an Operation Plan to assist in responding
to various emergencies. In part, the Plan requires the Borough to
maintain the names of individuals who are non-ambulatory; non-
English speaking or otherwise would need assistance in case of an
evacuation order. If you or a member of your family fall into one
of these categories and would need help in case of an evacuation
order, please call 412-364-4115. Indicate your name, address, type
of disability, and language spoken. The Borough will incorporate
their names into the Plan so that help can be rendered in case of
emergency.
THANK YOU!
SOLICITATION PERMITS
Borough residents are advised that commercial solicitors must
obtain a borough issued permit prior to knocking on your door or
placing door hanging advertisements. Applicants are screened with
a background check. However, non-profit, charitable, religious or
political organizations, are not required to obtain a permit according to
a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court. We do ask exempt organizations
and/or their solicitors to inform us who they represent, the dates
they will be in the Borough and the names of each solicitor; however
they are not required to provide that information.
If a commercial solicitor comes to your door without a Borough
issued permit (orange laminated card with photo) please contact
Donna Platt at 412-364-4115 x301 or our Police Department at 412-
364-1227 during normal business hours to verify if the organization
is legitimate. The issued permit should be visible on each solicitor.
If you do not wish to have commercial solicitors approach your
door we do maintain a “No Solicitation” list and offer “No Soliciting”
stickers (shown below) that can be placed on your door. Commercial
solicitors are required to abide by this list however, the non-profit
solicitors are not. Property owners can ask or direct any solicitor to
leave their premises at any time. If you would like your address placed
on the “No Solicitation” list or to verify that your address is on the
list, please contact Donna Platt. A sticker is available to you upon
request.
If you have any other questions regarding solicitation permits
please call Donna Platt at 412-364-4115 ext. 301 or by email at
dplatt@franklinparkborough.us.
NO SOLICITING
BY REQUEST OF PROPERTY
OWNER
HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS
The Borough maintains a list of all homeowners
associations and the president’s name. The list
is utilized when it is necessary to quickly provide
information to the residents of a given neighborhood.
Gas leaks, crimes and safety concerns are examples
of when the list is utilized. We update this information
annually. Each homeowners association president or
key contact will soon receive a notice seeking updated
information. We ask that you respond to this request
promptly. If your association does not receive such a
request, please contact Donna Platt at 412-364-4115 ext.
301 or by email at dplatt@franklinparkborough.us.
The beautiful flowers that are planted at the Borough Building and Borough parks were graciously donated by Hartman’s Greenhouses
on Reis Run Road. The farm market has been open since 1972 and year after year the Hartman family shows their commitment to the
Franklin Park Community. The Borough would like to extend its gratitude.
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RESIDENTIAL REFUSE AND RECYCLING
Franklin Park Borough is currently contracted with Fayette Waste to haul our residential waste. The customer service phone
number for Fayette Waste is 1-888-606-0362. The Borough will be bidding a new contract for our refuse hauler later this year.
Fayette Waste is the Borough’s waste hauler until December 31, 2011.
Garbage should be placed at the curb the evening before your scheduled pick up day. Residents should place all refuse in plastic
garbage bags to avoid garbage from falling out on to the street. The number of bags our hauler will pick up each week is based
on your type of service. If you use the sticker service then only items placed at the curb that contain a sticker will be taken. If
you subscribe to the unlimited service then the hauler is required to take an unlimited number of bags from you each week.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: In accordance with DEP regulations, refuse haulers are no longer permitted to take grass clippings,
leaves, brush and/or yard waste of any type. Leaves will ONLY be collected during the spring and fall leaf collections, which occur
in April and November. At these times the leaves should be placed in the brown biodegradable bags for special collection to be
composted. All yard waste can be taken to the Yard Waste Drop Off Site at Blueberry Hill Park (permit required) see Page 9 for
details.
The following is a list of items that can be recycled curbside:
♦ Clear and colored glass
♦ Aluminum and bimetal beverage cans
♦ Steel and aluminum food cans (cleaned)
♦ Plastic containers (marked PETE and HDPE #1 - #6) Food
containers must be thoroughly cleaned.
♦ Newspapers
♦ Magazines and catalogs
♦ Telephone books
♦ Cardboard cereal/food boxes (plastic bags removed)
♦ Corrugated Cardboard (placed at the curb on recycling
collection days only). Cardboard must be broken down
and/or cut to a size no larger than 2’x4’, bundled with
string and placed with recyclables. Corrugated cardboard
that is not broken down, that is over 2’x4’ in size or that is
placed at the curb on a non-recycling week will be collected
with solid waste. No pizza boxes.
♦ Paper bags
♦ No Styrofoam of any kind.
Please see the refuse hauler’s flyer on our website at www.franklinparkborough.us for further information regarding your
refuse and recycling collections. If you have any questions you can contact Donna Platt at 412-364-4115 x301 or by email at
dplatt@franklinparkborough.us.
Cannot be combined with any
other coupon or offer. Good
now through March 30, 2012
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other coupon or offer. Good
now through March
30, 2010

RECYCLING REMINDER TO
COMMERCIAL/INSTITUTIONAL ENTITIES
Pursuant to PA Act 101 Franklin Park Borough adopted
Ordinance No. 377-91 requiring Franklin Park business
establishments, office buildings, churches, schools and other
non-profit organizations to recycle the following materials:
• High-grade office paper
• Corrugated cardboard
• Aluminum and bi-metal beverage cans
• Plastic containers
• Glass
*IMPORTANT NOTE* Recycling by businesses, office/
apartment buildings, churches and schools is mandatory
in Franklin Park Borough. If your hauler does not offer
recycling you will need to find one that can meet this
requirement. As the owner of the business or office/
apartment building it is your responsibility to establish a
recycling program or you will be in violation of Ordinance
No. 377-91 and could face fines of not less than $25 nor
more than $1,000, and costs of prosecution for each and
every offense.
You can also place Newspaper/Magazines/Office Paper in the
Abitibi Bins located at most churches and schools in the borough
which they use as fundraisers.
The Ordinance also requires these institutions to file an
annual report with the borough. The report form is mailed
at the beginning of each calendar year. Franklin Park must
submit recycling reports to Allegheny County and to the State of
Pennsylvania. The information you provide is utilized to complete
these two reports.
If you have a private hauler who picks up your recyclables you
are required to complete the top portion of the annual report,
indicate who your hauler is and mark what items you recycle.
You do not have to provide the weight of any of the items, as the
Borough will obtain them from the hauler.
If you personally take your recyclables to a drop off location,
you must complete the top portion of the annual report, indicate
where the items were taken and supply us with a tonnage of each
item.
If you have any questions concerning the requirements of
Franklin Park’s Recycling Ordinance, please feel free to contact
either Donna Platt or Ambrose Rocca at 412-364-4115.
YARD WASTE DROP OFF SITE –
BLUEBERRY HILL PARK
The Yard Waste Drop-off Site will close from December 1, 2011
to March 1, 2012. The drop off site is to be used for items such as
tree or brush trimmings, leaves and grass clippings (bags must
be emptied do not leave any bags at drop off site). The same
restrictions apply to the drop off site that apply to the curbside
brush chipping; only brush trimmings up to 4” in diameter can
be accepted. No stumps, logs, concrete, dirt, clay, stone,
mulch or anything that won’t degrade can be placed at the
site.
The borough also asks that you please utilize the April and
November curbside brush chipping and leaf bag pick up whenever
possible. This site is provided for brush and tree trimmings
only. If you have a tree or trees to dispose of, you must
contact a private contractor. A permit is required and can be
obtained at the municipal building.
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
The Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) is an advisory
body to Borough Council. The EAC meets monthly to
discuss, comment and make recommendations on pending
developments; environmental issues; comprehensive plan,
zoning, and ordinance updates; and other environmental
matters, such as updating local environmental inventories
and assessments, as well as tracking environmentally related
compliance to approved plans. Watch the Boroughs electronic
bulletin board for upcoming activities. The EAC is comprised
of Borough residents; its chairperson attends Planning
Commission and Borough Council meetings to comment on
each land development application and other environmental
matters that may come before those meetings. The EAC is
currently seeking applications for a new member; interested
residents are encouraged to submit a Letter of Interest to the
Borough Manager.
RECYCLING:
The May free Electronics Recycling Event at the Borough
building was a big success! Goodwill of Southwestern PA has
already agreed to come back next year. A total of 13.5 tons
were collected. There was a steady stream of vehicles being
quickly unloaded by Goodwill. By donating your unwanted
electronics, you are helping Goodwill provide employment to
those who refurbish and salvage them. Tax donation receipts
are provided. Start setting aside your unwanted computers,
keyboards, mice, monitors, printers, fax machines, TVs, VCRs,
stereo systems, cell phones, digital cameras/camcorders,
and microwaves for next year’s events. All data hard drives
are destroyed to Department of Defense standards. After the
hard drives are wiped clean, the computers are refurbished
and sold at the CRC store “Computer Works of South Side”
at 2700 East Carson Street, or they are de-manufactured to
remove valuable components and precious metals that are
sold as salvage materials. The remaining non-usable parts
are recycled in an environmentally friendly manner.
Recycling tonnage has increased 30%, from 127.48 tons
to 171.24 tons for the first quarter of 2011, as compared
to 2010. Paper recycling in the Borough has increased via
Fayette Waste with the new categories of acceptable items
including food boxes, phone books, office paper, catalogues,
and junk mail in addition to newspapers and magazines. This
is in addition to efforts of local schools and churches that
collect recyclable paper of multiple categories in the green
and yellow Abitibi Bins.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Franklin Park survived another winter of snow and ice that has caused the usual heaving and cracking of pavement on many
of our roads. The road crew has been busy this spring rebuilding storm sewer inlets that have collapsed or deteriorated over the
winter months. With almost 3,000 storm sewer inlets it’s an ongoing yearly project.
With summer’s arrival, paving has begun on all the streets in the Sturbridge Plan. Below is a list of all roads to be paved this year,
which works out to be about four road miles.
Brimfield Court Bellwood Drive Fox Chase Drive
Brimfield Drive Bellwood Court Crestview Drive
Gloucester Court Fairway Circle
Sturbridge Drive
COLLECTION OF LEAVES, BRUSH AND CHRISTMAS TREES
LEAF BAG COLLECTION
The Borough will only collect leaves in biodegradable paper bags. Please refrain from putting rocks, sticks, plastic bottles, etc.
in the bags. These items will contaminate the mulch. Do not close leaf bags with duct tape!! Duct tape is not biodegradable and
must not be used. Please leave enough room at the top of the bag so you can either fold or roll it closed.
Biodegradable bags are available at the municipal building at a cost of $.40 each, or you may purchase them at retail stores. The
leaf mulch will be available at Blueberry Hill Park in the spring.
Fall Collection Dates: Mondays only – November 7 through November 28, 2011
(All bags must be placed at the curb. Pick-up begins at 6:00AM)
Spring Collection Dates: Mondays Only – April 9, 16 and 23, 2012
(All bags must be placed at the curb. Pick-up begins at 7:00AM)
BRUSH CHIPPING
All brush (1/2” to 4” in diameter only) must be placed at the curb. Our Public Works Department provides brush-chipping
service twice a year.
Fall Collection Begins: Monday, November 7, 2011
Note: moved back a week from prior years to accommodate Halloween
(All brush must be placed at the curb by 7:00AM)
Spring Collection Begins: Monday, April 2, 2012
(All brush must be placed at curb by 7:00AM)
Collection will begin on the dates listed above. The chipper will pass through the Borough one time. If your brush is not out at
the curb when the chipper passes, you have two options: (1) take your brush to the yard waste drop off site on Blaine’s Way in
Blueberry Hill Park. (2) wait until the next collection date. If you are interested in the first option, a permit is required and must
be obtained at the Borough Office.
The chipping service may take one or two weeks to get to all areas of the Borough depending on the amount of brush placed
at the curb. Although we cannot provide specific dates, they will get to your area as soon as possible. It is imperative that all
residents have your brush at the curb on the first Monday of the chipping season! Please cut and place your brush
perpendicular to the curb with the butt end out.
This service is provided for brush and tree trimmings only. No thorn bushes will be accepted. If you have a tree or trees to
dispose of, you must contact a private contractor. Borough crews will not spend more than 15 minutes of chipping brush at your
home. Please cut and place your brush accordingly. Chips and compost are free to Borough residents only. The wood chips and
leaf compost will be located at the south end of Blaine’s Way in Blueberry Hill Park, near McDevitt Road.
NO DUMPING OF ANY KIND IS PERMITTED IN ANY BOROUGH PARK.
CHRISTMAS TREE CHIPPING
Christmas trees should be placed at the curb on Monday, January 9, 2012 or Monday, January 16, 2012 at 7:00AM. The public
works crews will pick up trees, for chipping, only on these two dates! Please do not leave any plastic around the tree.

REMINDER – SENIOR CITIZEN TAX
RELIEF PROGRAM
In November 2004, Borough Council passed Ordinance No. 531-
04 adopting the Senior Citizen Tax Relief Program. This program
entitles all qualified senior citizens, living in the Borough of Franklin
Park, to a flat 30% discount of the real estate tax on their primary
resident.
To qualify for this program, the applicant must fill out an
application form, meet three criteria, and forward the application to
the Allegheny County Treasurer. After Allegheny County approves
the application, the discount will be applied as a reduction on the
borough tax statement. Noted: Senior Tax Relief.
Below are the requirements necessary to qualify:
1) Property Ownership: Must have owned and occupied a
primary residence in Allegheny County continuously for
the past 10 years. A property owner who has moved within
the past 10 years, and has continued to own and occupy the
new property as a primary residence shall be eligible.
2) Age:
Must be age 60 or older, or if married either spouse must
be age 60.
Be a widow or widower age 50 to 60 years,
Permanently disabled and age 18 to 60 years.
3) Income: Gross household income must be $30,000 or less.
For calculating income use only 50% of your Social Security
Benefit, SSI and Railroad Retirement Tier 1 Benefits
(except Medicare benefits).
A qualified applicant continues to receive tax relief as long as
applicant is the property owner/occupant, and the household income
does not exceed $30,000. Please feel free to call Allegheny County
Supervisor, Mike Roach at 412-350-3875. As of February 2011, (147)
Senior Citizens have taken advantage of this program.
TRANSPORTATION
Even after the elimination of the Port Authority Transit 13J Bus
Route, Franklin Park Municipal Building grounds continue to serve
as a park & ride lot. The PAT service was replaced by Lenzner Coach
Lines. The Company applied for and received permission to operate
a private service from Franklin Park to the City of Pittsburgh. To
obtain more information regarding the daily bus service to Pittsburgh
residents should call Lenzner Coach Lines at 412-307-4674.
Residents may also utilize PAT bus service to access Pittsburgh by
driving to the Movie Theatre off of McKnight Road in McCandless.
RETIRED EMPLOYEE
Congratulations to Carolyn Smith who retired from Franklin Park in December 2010. Carolyn was hired in June 1999 as a part-time
Earned Income Tax Clerk where she assisted residents and was indispensable during April tax crunch time. In July 2007 she moved into the
Treasurer’s Office/Accounts Payable, in a part-time position where she continued to show her outstanding work ethic. Carolyn will be greatly
missed by her co-workers, Borough Council and staff would like her to know they valued her work, diligence and smile. Thank you for all your
years of dedication. We wish Carolyn and her family the very best in the years ahead. As a long time resident we are sure she will continue to
be a vital part of the Franklin Park community.
LISTENING TO OUR YOUTH –
JUNIOR COUNCILPERSON PROGRAM
At the June 2011 regular meeting, Borough Council approved a
new Jr. Councilperson, Rebecca Leech, for the 2011/2012 school
year. In doing so, Borough Council entered into a 10 year long
commitment to get Franklin Park Borough’s youth involved in local
government. Departing after completing two years of service as
the Jr. Councilperson, Brennan McGovern will be attending Elon
University and majoring in journalism and political science.
“It has been a great experience serving on the Borough Council, both
learning about how government operates and working with Council
to try to solve issues facing the borough. I believe the knowledge
and experience I have gained while serving as the Jr. Councilperson
is invaluable, and I hope I have helped to make a difference in the
Franklin Park Community,” stated Brennan McGovern.
Young adults are a vital sector of the community that local
government officials seldom hear from and this program seeks to
eliminate this gap. Through this program the Jr. Councilperson is
able to get a better understanding of local government and how it
works, provide a youthful perspective and actually participate in the
decision making process. The hope is that the Jr. Councilperson
would be able to explain to his/her peers what municipal government
is about and would be a positive role model.
Below is a list of the young adults that have served in this position
from its inception:
1. Jacob Ramsey (2002/2003)
2. Alexander Durstein (2003/2004)
3. Grady Nye (2004/2005)
4. Mollie Rosenzweig (2005/2006)
5. Kaitlyn Kirby (2006/2007)
6. Brenna Thorpe (2007/2008)
7. Bryan Hogg (2008/2009)
8. Brennan McGovern (2009/2011)
9. Rebecca Leech (2011/2012)
Borough Council would like to thank all those young adults who
have shown great commitment to their community and wish them
much luck in their future endeavors.
Annually, in April Franklin Park Borough Council seeks resumes
from students at North Allegheny or any other eligible school
districts. The term lasts the school year. Interested candidates
should submit their resumes to the North Allegheny guidance office
or to the Franklin Park Borough Office. If you are interested in
learning more about this program feel free to call the Borough Office
412-364-4115 ext. 310. If you are a young adult in Franklin Park and
have an idea or suggestion about something you feel would enhance
Franklin Park Borough, email our new Jr. Council representative
rleech@franklinparkborough.us.
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Northland Public Library directly serves five municipalities in the North Hills, including Bradford Woods, Franklin Park Borough, Marshall
Township, Town of McCandless and Ross Township. More than 35,000 people currently hold a library card, including more than 5,500
Franklin Park residents. Our collection includes more than 200,000 items, including books, videos, DVDs, and audio books. More than 1.1
million people came to the library last year, while nearly 1.2 million items were circulated. The library also features more than 70 computers
with free Internet access available to the public, and is equipped for wireless Internet use.
Northland Library offers programs and services for people of all ages. Our adult programs include free income tax preparation service for
senior citizens and low-income families, helpful medical seminars featuring well-known area physicians, book discussion groups, a knitting and
crocheting club, an astronomy club, travel video, foreign film and documentary film presentations, and more than 20 different free computer
classes each month. Children’s programs include our Summer Reading Clubs for children and teens, storytimes for children of all ages, various
programs featuring our Wii computers, teen movie nights, puppet workshops, arts and crafts exhibits, and chess classes and tournaments.
The library offers the Northland Library Tutor program, a free, online service that provides tutoring assistance to students from kindergarten
through college, plus help for adults with resume writing and other job-related areas.
We also sponsor the Three Rivers Storytelling Festival in August, where some of the nation’s top storytellers gather at the library to
entertain those attending with their spellbinding tales. For more information on the Festival please visit the library website and click on the
Storytelling Festival logo.
Our meeting rooms host more than 1,400 library and community programs each year. The rooms are equipped with state of the art
equipment, including wide-screen televisions, DVD and video players, desktop projectors and computers.
We also feature newly-added library return boxes at the Ross Township Community Center and at the Marshall Township Municipal Building.
All library items, including books, DVDs, CDs, and videos, regardless of which Allegheny County library they were borrowed from, can be
placed in the drops.
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For more information on Northland Library and our programs, call 412-366-8100, or visit our website at www.northlandlibrary.org.
CLOVER HILL GOLF COURSE
Proudly serving the community since 1990
• Accepts tee times • Franklin Park and senior discounted greens fees • Golf leagues • Season passes and gift cards
• Golf outings may be scheduled for reunions, birthdays and other occasions • Junior golf program in partnership with Junior Team Golf
Visit today and enjoy a pleasant round of golf on a beautifully maintained golf course
Conveniently Located at 2200 Reis Run Road
Phone 412-364-2447

SERGEANT WILLIAM “BILL” CREESE
1935-2011
On June 7th, retired Franklin Park Police Sergeant William “Bill”
Creese died following a heart attack at UPMC Passavant Hospital.
His passing was a great loss for his family, friends and also for our
community. “Hero…solid values……,” were a few of the words Police
Chief Don Dorsch used to describe Sergeant Creese during his eulogy.
“Bill was most proud of his community and how he served it,”
stated Chief Dorsch.
A military funeral was held at Franklin Park’s Fairmount ARP
Presbyterian Church where Bill was a lifetime member and deacon.
Countless friends and well-wishers joined the Creese family to pay
their final respects.
Officer Creese was part of a prominent local family whose
ancestors first settled this community over 200 years ago. Traditional
values and an appreciation for his heritage were important to Bill
and involvement in his community was a priority. Many borough
teenagers knew Officer Creese was a force to be reckoned with when
it came to underage drinking and speeding, but friends and family
knew him as a kind, caring and quiet man with a good sense of humor.
Growing up in Franklin Park, he played league baseball and
developed a love of the outdoors and hunting that would continue
throughout his life. Bill attended Franklin School before graduating
from Perry High School in 1953. In 1955, he enlisted in the army
and would spend sixteen months stationed in Korea with the 304th
Signal Battalion. Following his discharge in 1957, he returned home
and married his high school sweetheart, Martha.
Although Bill was in business with his father as a house painter,
he always wanted to become a police officer and after taking a Civil
Service exam, he was hired by the Franklin Park Police Department
in 1973. He would serve for twenty-six years and rise to the rank of
Sergeant before retiring in 1999. Retirement did not mean an end
of community service, however, Bill was appointed to serve on the
borough’s history committee where his lifetime knowledge of the
borough was an invaluable asset.
Bill is survived by his wife Martha, who also served the
Borough as Real Estate Tax Collector and later served on
Borough Council, his daughters Cathy and Janice, son Wes,
eight grandchildren and many friends. He represented the best
of Franklin Park, having served his family, nation, community
and his church with honor and dignity. He will be greatly missed.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Police Department along with the present and past members
of Borough Council and Mayors has been able to keep pace with
our changing community. Through training, several of our officers
have specific areas of expertise that have enhanced our ability
to solve and prevent crimes in our community. We also hope that
residents will utilize our new website. This new website should
assist residents with general information and answer questions
you may have regarding the police department. Please check
out the site and sign up on “Nixle” this is a free service and the
details to sign up are included below. In the event of a critical
incident or emergency we can provide information to you quickly.
NEW WEBSITE AND ALERT SYSTEM
In trying to establish a stronger and more effective link
between the Police Department and our residents, the
department has created several new ways to communicate
with the Franklin Park community. We want everyone to
have access to the information and resources available to
educate and help identify and prevent crime!
Website - New in 2011, the Franklin Park Police Department
introduced its first website. www.franklinparkpolice.com
The goal of the site is to provide residents with the latest
information on events, safety tips and criminal activity.
Some of the highlighted features of our site are:
► A “Crime Map” page which has an interactive map,
detailing recent criminal activity in the Borough.
► A “Safety Tips” page listing suggestions and reminders
for homeowners and motorists.
► A “Links” page that connects you with other sites where
you can find useful information and answers to commonly
asked questions.
Nixle - In addition, the Franklin Park Police Department, in
cooperation with Nixle, is offering a new, free service, which
will provide you with news and updated information relevant
to both your neighborhood and everyday life. Information
can be sent to you via your cell phone by text message or
through email and is accessible at any time over the web
without any concern for spam. We hope that this new site
will provide faster, more accurate and reliable information
to our community. For more information on Nixle or the
police department please visit www.franklinparkpolice.com
We feel that with community growth we will remain one
of the safest communities in the Northern Region and with
that in mind please remain vigilant and immediately report
any suspicious activity to the Police Department. See page
15 for some of the crimes frequently targeting communities
like Franklin Park.
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1. Who do I call to have police dispatched and is there a nonemergency
number?
► ►Emergency: 911
Non-Emergency: 412-473-3056
Office Number: 412-364-1227 (Mon-Fri. 8:00am-4:30pm)
2. Is there a “leash law” in Franklin Park Borough?
► ►There is a leash law in Franklin Park Borough and pet
owners must keep pets secured on their property as required
by law. If your pet becomes lost, please notify the dispatch
center or the Police Department. Most of the time, the pet has
been taken to the police station kennel or to our pet control
service. The police department has a 4AVID chip reader,
which can quickly identify a pet and its owner. Most local
veterinarians offer the AVID chips and can answer questions
you may have.
3. Are there restrictions on street parking?
► ►There is an ordinance that prohibits parking on the streets
between the hours of 2AM and 6AM. Please remember not to
block intersections or fire hydrants. Fine: $5.00-$75.00 dollars.
This is critical in the winter months so that the public works
department can properly clear your street.
4. Is there a residential speed limit?
► ►Speeding vehicles are still the number one complaint from
our residents. Please observe posted speed limits. If you live in
a plan, the residential speed limit is 25 MPH. Please be a good
neighbor and observe the speed limit. Officers will be making
extra efforts to enforce speed limits. We also will utilize radar
trailers. Speeding is the number one cause of fatalities in PA.
5. Can I be charged for my home alarm going off accidentally?
► ►Yes, fines for multiple false alarms can range from $25.00-
$300.00 dollars. Residents are asked to please be careful
when using home alarms. We have an over abundance of false
alarms which are accidental. We ask you to use the alarms but
be familiar with their functions. False alarms are a waste of
manpower and resources.
6. How do I report drunk drivers?
► ►Drunk driving continues to be a serious problem nationwide
and locally. Drunk drivers are a threat to you and your loved
ones. Report drunk drivers on your cell phone by calling
911 and let the police take action from there. Our police
department will arrest driving under the influence violators in
order to protect our citizens. If you do drink-please don’t drive!
Drunk driving is the second highest cause of highway fatalities
in PA.
7. Is hunting permitted in Franklin Park Borough?
►► Residents are reminded that very few areas of the
Borough are open to hunting. Hunters are required to
maintain 150 yards from an occupied structure. All hunters
are to have permission from landowners to hunt on private
property. Residents are encouraged to report any violations
to the PA Game Commission(724-238-9523) or the Police
Department(412-364-1227) during office hours. Gun safety is
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS/POLICE DEPARTMENT
also a big concern for the police department and we would ask
residents to keep this utmost in their minds when storing guns
in the home. The police department will supply free gun locks
to any resident who wants them – just give us a call. Rimfire
rifles, shotguns, bow & arrow and cross bows are the only
hunting implements permitted in Allegheny County. Hunting
season generally runs from September to January. There is
absolutely no hunting permitted in any Borough park or on any
Borough property.
8. I have seen Officers at my child’s school, why are they often
there?
► ►The police department performs daily school patrols at our
elementary and middle schools. It keeps the police officers
visible and approachable for the students and teachers. We
want to give the students and teachers a sense of having a
safe environment in which to work and learn. We also want
residents to feel comfortable using the NA Tip line for sharing
any confidential information they feel is important for the
police department to know. NA Tipsline: 724-933-TIPS (8477)
9. Does Franklin Park Borough have a Homeland Security
Coordinator?
► ►Franklin Park’s Emergency Management coordinator is Dr.
Thomas Stein. Dr. Stein has outstanding qualifications and in
the event of an emergency Franklin Park is indeed fortunate to
have Dr. Stein at the helm. We ask the citizens of Franklin Park
to always be vigilant when it comes to homeland security. If you
see something that looks out of place, whether it is a package,
vehicle or person in a place that would case alarm, please call
the police.
10. Are there still Neighborhood Watch programs?
► ►Our Crime Prevention unit is looking for residents who want
to be active in their neighborhoods and form or contribute to
their Neighborhood Watch. Please contact us so that we can
assist you with information and resources.
11. What programs does the Franklin Park Police Department
offer?
► The police department offers a variety of programs, some
are listed below
Station Tours
Personal Safety Programs
Boy/Girl Scout Presentation
Identity Theft
Sr. Citizen Safety
Scams & Frauds
Crime Watch Meeting
Drug Presentations
Business Safety
Internet Safety
These are only some of the programs available, if you have
something that you are interested in learning about, but don’t
see it on the list, we may have a program available. Call the
police department – we are looking forward to working with
you!
12. What should I do if I suspect drug activity in my
neighborhood or that my child may be using drugs?
► The police department has continued concern with the

ise in drug use among our young people. We believe that
drug use and consequently the need for drug money, is the
motivation behind many of the thefts that occur. If you suspect
drug activity in your neighborhood, please call the police
department. Your identity can be kept confidential at your
request. If you are unsure what ‘drug activity’ is, please feel
free to contact us and we can make sure you understand the
patterns and activities involved. Parents should be mindful
of what their children are doing and with whom they are
associating. If you need help with your child, you can inquire at
your school or call our office for assistance.
13. Where is the office of the District Judge?
► In 2012 Franklin Park Borough will be moved from District
Justice Wagner’s office to the office of:
District Court 05-3-02 Justice Robert L. Ford
190 Ohio River Blvd. P.O. Box 153
Leetsdale, PA 15056
Phone 724-266-7179
14. Where can I get fingerprinted or obtain a police report and
what is the cost?
► The police department can fingerprint residents during
office hours Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM for a cost of $5.00.
Police reports can be obtained during office hours for a cost of
$15.00
15. Where can I obtain a handicapped tag?
► To obtain a handicapped tag residents can stop by the police
station for an application or your local State Representative’s
office. Complete application, along with certification from a
health care provider and mail it to PennDOT for approval.
CRIME PREVENTION
Theft from vehicles – Unfortunately, this crime most often
occurs from unlocked vehicles! Taking the time to lock your
vehicle and remove any valuables from easy view are huge
steps in helping prevent a criminal’s interest in targeting your
car. The second part is contacting the Police Department
for any suspicious activity you may observe. CALL 911.
Identity theft – This continues to be an increasing crime.
Criminals can get your information over the Internet, over the
phone or even from your trash and you won’t know they are
using it until you receive a bill. Be careful how you use your
credit cards and to whom you give your personal information.
In some cases, the criminals have obtained the victim’s social
security and driver’s license information. Be careful with your
personal information! Destroy or shred any paperwork you
throw away and try to pick up your mail as promptly as you can.
Thefts from residences/burglary – Residents should never
let anyone into their homes without first checking identification
and being certain they are legitimate. It is rare for utility workers,
government employees or anyone else to have a legitimate
reason for wanting to enter your home. An unscheduled stop
coupled with a request to enter your home, are signs that you
should call police. Senior Citizens are always a target. Don’t be
afraid to ask questions and ask for identification. If you suspect
anything, close and lock your doors and call 911. The police will
respond to check and identify the individual(s) in question.
Residents hiring domestic help should make sure that the
company and employees are screened and references should
be provided. The police have investigated many thefts from
homes in which jewelry has been found missing months
later. Residents should do their homework before they hire
housecleaning or yard service providers. Remember, keep
your valuables in a home safe. The inconvenience may save you
the anguish of losing valuables and keepsakes that most likely
will not be recovered.
Congratulations
to this year’s scholarship winners
Lindy Paving
PJ DICK • TRUMBULL
586 Northgate Circle
New Castle, PA 16105
724.652.9330 TEL
LINDYPAVING.COM
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FRANKLIN PARK FIREFIGHTERS UPDATE
The executive officers of the Franklin Park Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 for 2010 are: Brian Marriner, president; Bill Boucek, vice
president; Bob Waldron, secretary; Ron Holmes, treasurer; Rob Gross, financial secretary; Jack Hurley, corresponding secretary. Directors
are Ed Maus, Bill Smith, David Voderick and Charles Wilker.
The fire officers are: Gary Scheller, chief; Ron Merriman, assistant chief and fire marshal; Bob Neugebauer, deputy chief; Bill Chicots,
captain; Bill Miller, assistant captain; Scott Merriman, deputy captain; Bob Jarvis, Bob George, Barry Marriner and Tom Losco, lieutenants;
Jason Thompson, chief engineer; Andy Nock, communication and training officer; Mel Henning, safety officer. Fire police officers are George
Martin, captain; Bill Smith, lieutenant.
During 2011 the following members were recognized for these service anniversary dates:
Bill Chicots - 25 Years Jim Neugebauer Sr - 35 Years
Bob George - 25 Years Mike Marchase - 45 Years
Rob Gross - 25 Years
Organized in 1922, the company currently has over 40 active firefighters along with other members serving as fire police officers who assist
with public safety and traffic control during emergency situations. While not still actively fighting fires, nearly 20 older members, some with
over 50 years of service, continue to provide valuable service in the maintenance of the fire stations and equipment and other administrative
functions.
Happy Birthday to Jim Hammit who has over 50 years of service with the Fire Company will be turning 87 this year. Jim, a combat wounded
WWII Veteran, has been the Fire Company Captain, Fire Police Captain and Fire Police Lt. Jim still comes to the fire station weekly to take
part in meetings and training sessions.
In 2010 the Fire Company responded to 259 alarms, up from 210 in 2009. Most of the actual emergencies continue to be vehicle fires and
accidents, especially on I-79 and I-279. Severe weather also provides for numerous special emergencies including utility wires down and trees
blocking roadways. Fortunately, less than 20 percent of the emergencies were due to an actual fire situation. There are fewer major structure
fires today due to the much broader use of smoke detectors and security systems in homes and businesses. By being alerted when a fire first
gets started, home and business occupants and the fire company have been able to get fires under control very quickly, many times before
major damage occurs. So, a smoke detector is also a wise investment, not only for personal safety but by helping to detect a fire situation
before it gets out of control.
Specifications for a new fire engine are nearing completion. The specifications will be sent to manufacturers in the fall for bids. The new
fire engine will replace a 1990 fire engine.
The Fire Company purchased enough hydrant markers in the fall of 2010 to mark every fire hydrant within the Borough limits. The markers
are 5 feet high and are reflective. After the “big snow” of 2009 the Fire Company decided that this purchase would be in the best interest
of the entire community. The Fire Company had help attaching the 287 markers to each hydrant by Matt Waldron and his fellow Boy Scouts
from Troop 36. Matt took this project on as part of his Eagle Scout Project. If you see a marker missing from a hydrant please call the Fire
Company business line and leave a message for the Chief. If you see someone vandalizing or trying to remove one from a hydrant please call
911 and report the incident to the Franklin Park Police. Thank you for helping us to help you.
Resident John Cross joined the Fire Company in 2010. Many new residents to our borough are surprised to learn that the fire and rescue
services of our community are provided by an all-volunteer fire company. The Franklin Park Volunteer Fire Company is always accepting
new members. To be a firefighter or a fire police officer, you must be at least 18 years of age, in good health and complete a state certified
training consisting of classroom and practical exercises at the Allegheny County Fire Academy located in North Park. If you do not want to
be a firefighter or fire police officer you can still join the fire company as an Associate Member, work on the building and grounds, vehicle
maintenance or fundraising. Interested parties can stop by the fire station located on Rochester Road any Thursday at 7 PM. Leave a message
on the fire company business line 412-364-5670 or call Chief Gary Scheller 412-367-4738 or President Brian Marriner 412-364-1408.
SANTA’S ANNUAL VISIT
The annual visit of Santa Claus sponsored by the Franklin Park
volunteer firefighters will be held on Sunday, December 18, 2011 from
1 PM to 5PM. Santa will be riding on the fire truck and will travel over
all the streets and roads in the borough. Parents should listen for the
fire truck siren and escort younger children to the truck to receive a
candy present from Santa.
Santa’s visit is a borough tradition that has continued for many years.
The members of the fire company sponsor Santa’s visit to express their
appreciation to the borough residents for their financial support.

FIRE COMPANY NEWS BRIEFS
1. Please keep the fire hydrants clear of high grass, low tree and shrubbery branches and snow. This really does help the volunteer
firefighters during an emergency. During heavy snowstorms, locating the fire hydrants is a major concern. Also please do not place trash
cans and recycling materials around the fire hydrant during the weekly trash pickup. This also makes it difficult for the firefighters to
locate a hydrant during an emergency. Remember the hydrant near your home may be needed for an emergency.
2. Dial 9-1-1 for ALL emergencies--fire, police and ambulance. Give specific information including your name, telephone number and
address. If you are not certain of the address, give landmarks, major buildings, road intersections or anything that might be unique. This
will help the dispatcher determine the location of the emergency. If possible, have someone wait near the street to direct the emergency
vehicles to the proper location.
3. Open burning of any type is not allowed in Allegheny County. Thus, the burning of leaves, scrap building materials, brush, trees, or any
other type of combustible material is prohibited in Franklin Park. Recreational campfires no larger than three feet in diameter are allowed,
if a permit is obtained (three days) in advance from the borough office at the municipal building (lower level), located at the corner of West
Ingomar Road and Rochester Road.
4. Today, many residences and commercial buildings have fire and burglar alarm systems wired into the structure. It is the responsibility
of the property owner to be certain that the system is operating properly, is serviced on a routine basis, and that a system malfunction or
defective sensor is repaired as soon as possible. Multiple false alarms to the same structure by either the police or fire department can
result in a substantial fine to the property owner. Also, the occupants of the structure should know the access code(s) of the system and
how to turn the system off or at least silence the alarm and be able to contact the alarm company. All of this information is available from
your alarm system manual or company. There are many types of alarm systems and thus it is impossible for the police officer or fire officer
to know how to turn off every system.
5. The banquet hall, located above the main fire station at 2360 Rochester Road has an inviting décor including chandelier lighting, a
stage, large dance floor, the choice of round or rectangle banquet tables, padded chairs, a fully equipped kitchen and a beverage service
bar. The air conditioned hall will hold up to 300 guests and there is ample parking available. The banquet hall is an ideal location for
wedding showers and receptions, reunions, anniversaries, parties, fundrasisers, graduation parties and other events. You can hire your
own caterer. For full or partial hall rental rates and available dates, please contact Ed Maus at 412-364-5377.
6. The Ladies Auxiliary of our volunteer fire company is always accepting new members. You do not have to be related to a member of the
fire company in order to qualify for membership. Business meetings, social events and several fundraising projects are regular activities.
During major emergencies, the members provide food and beverages to the firefighters. For information, call the fire company business
office at (412) 364-5670.
7. The fire company’s annual fund drive letter was mailed in July to all residences in the borough. The fund drive provides nearly half of
the fire company’s annual budget so your contribution is very important. If you have not yet mailed in your contribution, please do so.
The fire company members sincerely receive your donation as a tangible expression of appreciation for the volunteer services we provide.
8. The Fire Company will launch a website in the fall.
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REAL ESTATE TAXES
The Real Estate Tax Collector is responsible for the collection of Franklin Park Borough real estate taxes and the North
Allegheny School District real estate tax for the Franklin Park area, as well as the $10.00 school per capita tax paid by every
adult (21 years of age and older) residing in the district. The tax collector does not determine the “Fair Market Value” of your
property; this is calculated by Allegheny County Assessment Department (412) 350-4600.
IF YOU, AS THE HOMEOWNER ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING YOUR OWN REAL ESTATE TAX … AND DO
NOT RECEIVE THE STATEMENT … YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CALLING OR STOPPING INTO THE OFFICE
AND OBTAINING ONE.
Franklin Park Borough Tax North Allegheny School Tax
Borough Tax is mailed by May1 School tax is mailed by July 1
2% Discount May – June 30 July-August 31
Face July – August 31 Sept – October 31
10% Penalty After August 31 After October 31
Linda Avolio, the real estate tax collector, (lindaavolio@hotmail.com) has office hours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
from 10:00 to noon, as well as, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings in June and August from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the
Franklin Park Municipal Building located at 2344 West Ingomar Road (or by appointment). Any resident with a question regarding
their real estate tax should contact Linda Avolio at 412-364-4848. Residents are encouraged to use the convenient drop-box located
on the left side of our Borough building (a receipt will be sent). If you mail your payment and wish a receipt, please enclose a
stamped self-addressed envelope.
Current Millage: Borough 1.283 (Operates on a Calendar year)
School 20.26 (Operates on a Fiscal year)
County 4.69 (Operates on a Calendar year)
Total = 26.233
HOMEOWNER … IF YOU HAVE REFINANCED … IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO NOTIFY THE TAX
COLLECTOR OF THE NEW MORTGAGER’S NAME.
Important Contacts: Allegheny County Board of Appeals (412) 350-4600
Allegheny County Tax Office (412) 350-4100
Franklin Park Real Estate Tax Office (412) 364-4848
Allegheny County Web site www.county.allegheny.pa.us
Borough of Franklin Park Web site www.franklinparkborough.us
Linda Avolio, Tax Collector lindaavolio@hotmail.com
PLEASE BE ADVISED
By Pennsylvania State Law, the School District MUST offer installment payments. Only those properties deemed eligible
for the Homestead or Farmstead exclusion by the Allegheny County Assessment office will be permitted to make installment
payments.
NO TAX DISCOUNT IS PERMITTED FOR SCHOOL TAXES WHEN PAYING BY INSTALLMENT.
Under the Installment Plan, the full amount is due in three installments. The exact amount of the first payment and due date
will be listed on the tax bill (by August 31). If (N/A) appears in the installment box, it means your property is not eligible for
installment payments.
The payment of the exact amount of the first installment by a taxpayer on or before the first installment due date, shall show
intention to pay school taxes on the installment plan.
The remaining installment coupons will be mailed to you after the first payment is received.
Installment due dates: By August 31, 2011; October 31, 2011 and December 31, 2011.
Installments must be paid by the due dates listed above or a 10% penalty will be added to any installments that are late.
A taxpayer who is delinquent shall be ineligible for the installment payment option in the following school fiscal year.
NO TAX DISCOUNT IS PERMITTED FOR ANY TAXES WHEN PAYING BY INSTALLMENT.

BLUEBERRY HILL
PARK
Acreage
87
Kitchen Facilities
Electric
Lights
Running Water
PARKS AND RECREATION
Picnic Tables
X 3
Restroom Facilities
Flushable/Non-Flushable
Playgrounds
Football Field
Baseball Fields
Picnic shelters, ball fields, volleyball and basketball courts can be reserved for group use. Athletic teams or organizations desiring to use ball fields
must obtain a permit from the Franklin Park Recreation Office. Contact Bonnie Hoolahan with any questions or to obtain a permit at 412-364-4115
ext. 347. The activity center, gazebo and pavilion at Blueberry Hill Park and the shelters at Linbrook Park can be reserved for various group
functions. Reservations for the next year will be accepted the first Monday of March, beginning at 9:00AM, at the Municipal Building General
Office. Call the Franklin Park Borough Office at 412-364-4115 ext. 0 for more rental information or visit www.franklinparkborough.us.
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Basketball Court
Walking Trails
Sand Volleyball Courts
F X 5 1 X 2
Activity Center X X X X F
Maple Grove Pavilion X X X X F
Gazebo X X X F
LINBROOK PARK 80 X 2 4 X X 2 X X X X
Whispering Pines
X NF
X
Shelter
Cherry Grove Shelter X NF
ACORN PARK 25 X 1 NF X X X
OLD ORCHARD
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1 X
PARK
MEL LUBERT
NATURE PRESERVE
8
X
Grass Volleyball Court
Horseshoe Pits
Lacrosse Field
“SUMMERTIME SNAPSHOTS”
X
Deck Hockey
Soccer Field
Bocce Court
Jogging Track
X X
Tennis Court
X
Cricket Field
Mountain Bike Trail
Obstacle Course
Multipurpose Field
X
X
Sledding Area
X
X
Disc Golf Course
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FALL/WINTER
RECREATION PROGRAMS
RECREATION PROGRAM REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Please pre-register for the programs early to ensure your participation in the program and to provide us the necessary time to properly
prepare and purchase needed supplies. To register for the programs, you can obtain a registration form from the Borough website
(www.franklinparkborough.us) or pick one up at the Borough Building or the Blueberry Hill Park Activity Center. You may also contact the
Borough office at 412-364-4115.
COMING SOON...
The Parks and Recreation Department will
be accepting online registrations and payment,
including credit cards, for all programs!!!
Check out our website for updates!
www.franklinparkborough.us
TODDLER’S & CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
KINDERSOCCER
Kindersoccer will again be held at Blueberry Hill Park. This program is designed for your 4 to 6 year old child to learn the basics of soccer,
which includes: trapping, passing, shooting, and dribbling. In addition to the instructions, a game will be held at the end of each class.
WHEN: Thursdays, September 1 – October 6, 2011
TIME: 10:30AM - 11:30AM
FEE: $60.00 per session
**To sign up and for further information, call the Baierl Family YMCA at 724-934-9622, and mention you are calling about the
Franklin Park Borough/YMCA Kindersoccer program.
You do not have to be a member of the YMCA to register for the program.
REMINDER:
HALLOWEEN TRICK OR TREAT NIGHT
WILL BE HELD ON
MONDAY OCTOBER 31, 2011
FROM 6:00PM-8:00PM

LET’S MAKE A MESS!!!
1,2,3,4….oh just spill that on the floor! For ages 2 through 5 years old. Kids will love to get down and dirty with this one-hour program where
they are encouraged to get messy! Snowmen in the summer and flysplatter paintings are just two of the fun projects that will be presented.
Dress your child in play-clothes and get ready to have a fabulous, messy time! Register early as this program will likely fill up quickly!!
Registration deadline Friday October 7, 2011
Minimum 8, Maximum 30 participants
WHO: Children ages 2 - 5 years
WHERE: Blueberry Hill Park Activity Center – Lower Level
WHEN: Wednesday, October 12, 2011
TIME: 10:00AM-11:00AM
RESIDENT FEE: $7.00
NON-RESIDENT: $10.00
INSTRUCTOR: Lisa Finn – “Miss Lisa”
START SMART SOCCER
Prepares children ages 3 to 5 for organized soccer in a fun, non-threatening environment. Start Smart allows children to work one-on-one
with a parent. This program teaches children a variety of soccer skills including: dribbling, kicking, passing, trapping, throw-ins and agility.
Exercises become increasingly more difficult as the class progresses and children show improvement. Start Smart Soccer sessions are held
for one hour a week for six weeks.
Parents must participate. For more information call (412) 364-4115 Ext. 347.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
Minimum 8, Maximum 20 participants
WHO: Children ages 3 – 5 years
WHERE: Blueberry Hill Park – Lower meadow area (meet at Pavilion)
WHEN: Saturdays, September 24 – October 29 2011
9:00AM – 10:00AM
OR 10:15AM - 11:15AM
RESIDENT FEE: $65.00 (includes $36.00 participant kit)
NON-RESIDENT: $70.00
INSTRUCTOR: Coach Dave Gray- Certified Sports Instructor/Coach NAYS, NYSCA
START SMART FOOTBALL
Start Smart Football teaches children ages 4 to 6 the basic motor skills necessary to play organized flag football while they work one-on-one
and spend quality time with their parents. The program focuses on teaching children, and their parents, skills in throwing, catching, kicking/
punting, and running/agility without the threat of competition or the fear of getting hurt. Start Smart Football sessions are held once a week
for six weeks. Each week the exercises become increasingly more difficult as the class progresses and the children show improvement.
Parents must participate. For more information call (412) 364-4115 Ext. 347.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
Minimum 8, Maximum 20 participants
WHO: Children ages 4 – 6 years
WHERE: Blueberry Hill Park – Lower meadow area (meet at Pavilion)
WHEN: Saturdays, September 24 – October 29, 2011
TIME: 11:30AM – 12:30PM
RESIDENT FEE: $65.00 (includes $26.00 participant kit)
NON-RESIDENT: $70.00
INSTRUCTOR: Coach Dave Gray- Certified Sports Instructor/Coach NAYS, NYSCA
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PRESCHOOL PLAYTIME PROGRAM
Introduce your preschooler to exciting, structured playtime! You and your preschoolers can enjoy one hour of creative crafts, stimulating
story time and polite playtime. During this eight-week program, preschoolers and a parent will work on social skills and sharing in a caring
environment while having FUN! Each child can bring toys of his or her own as well as use some of the toys provided.
Parents must participate. For more information call (412) 364-4115 Ext. 347.
Registration Deadline: September 30, 2011
Minimum 5, Maximum 20 participants
WHO: Preschoolers Ages 2 – 4 years
WHERE: Blueberry Hill Park Activity Center - lower level
WHEN: Thursdays, October 6 – December 1, 2011
(No class on November 25)
TIME: 10:00AM – 11:00AM
RESIDENT FEE: $20.00
NON-RESIDENT: $25.00
INSTRUCTOR: Bonnie Hoolahan
IMAGINATION STATIONS – WINTER EDITION
Children can let their imaginations come to life in this three class learning series where little ideas rule the room! Your child will begin
the hour with a simple welcome activity. Once all students have arrived we will move to circle time where we will briefly introduce the theme
for the day. Clap two times and we are off to table time where we will use various materials and create an array of masterpieces. Each class
will reinforce number and letter recognition, social interaction, and listening skills. The children will become accustomed to a routine and
adapt to a “my first” classroom environment. All learning levels and styles are expected! Parents are not required to stay for the duration of
the program! Imagination Stations was designed for the three year old child who is anxiously awaiting the start of a four year old preschool
program.
Week One: Polar Animals
Week Two: Alphabet Express
Week Three: Snow, Snowflakes and Snowmen
Registration Deadline: November 30, 2011
Minimum 6, Maximum 12 participants
WHO: Children ages 3-4 years
WHERE: Blueberry Hill Park Activity Center – Lower Level
WHEN: Tuesdays, December 6 – 20, 2011
TIME: 10:00AM-11:00AM
RESIDENT FEE: $30.00/session
NON-RESIDENT: $35.00/session
INSTRUCTOR: Lisa Finn – “Miss Lisa”
START SMART BASKETBALL
Before entering organized basketball, children must learn basic motor skills necessary to successfully compete. Start Smart Basketball (a
program of the National Alliance for Youth Sports) prepares children ages 3 to 7 for organized basketball in a fun, non-threatening environment.
The program focuses on teaching children and their parents a variety of basketball skills including: dribbling, ball handling, shooting, passing,
catching, running, and agility. Start Smart Basketball sessions are held one hour a week for six weeks. Each week the exercises become more
intense as the class progresses and the children show improvement.
Parents must participate. For more information call (412) 364-4115 Ext. 347.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 5, 2012
Minimum 10, Maximum 20 participants
WHO: Children ages 3 – 7 years
WHERE: Blueberry Hill Park Activity Center
WHEN: Saturdays, January 14 – February 18, 2012
TIME: Session 1 - 9:00AM -10:00AM
Session 2 – 10:15AM – 11:15AM
RESIDENT FEE: $65.00/Session
(includes $36.00 participant kit)
NON-RESIDENT: $70.00
INSTRUCTOR: Coach Dave Gray – Certified Sports Instructor/Coach NAYS, NYSCA

YOUTH AND TEEN PROGRAMS
WINTERFEST 2012
Join Coach Dave Gray of Ultimate Sports & Entertainment, as we host the fun side of winter in our annual Winterfest! From Sled Riding
to Flag Football in the snow, there is something for every kid to enjoy! Be sure to bring your own sled.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES (WEATHER PERMITTING!!)
Sled Riding (provided we have snow!)
Snowman Building Competition (again, provided that we have snow!)
Winter Olympics
Flag Football
Snowball Launches (and, yes…provided that we have snow!)
INDOOR ACTIVITIES
Pillo Polo Hockey
Mini Basketball
Soft Dodgeball
Ping Pong
Foosball
Ultimate Hot Wheels Races
Cup Stacking Competitions
Remote Control Car and Monster Truck Races
Pre-registration is REQUIRED, space is limited.
WHO: Boys and Girls Ages 6 – 12 years
WHERE: Meet at the Activity Center
WHEN: Monday, February 20, 2012
TIME: 10:00AM – 2:00PM
RESIDENT FEE: $40.00
NON-RESIDENT: $45.00
INSTRUCTOR: Coach Dave Gray
DEK DAWGS – DEK HOCKEY LEAGUE
“Heeee Shoots and Scores”...Dek Hockey is an excellent way to learn the fundamental and advanced skills of hockey without having to know
how to skate. Stick handling skills and teamwork will be advanced through this fast paced, high action sport. Each player must provide their
own stick, hockey helmet and pads. All players will be matched by age and skill level; ages 7-12yrs old. Start stretching out and get your friends
together for all of the Dek Hockey fun you can handle.
Advanced registration is required. Call 412-364-4115 Ext. 318 for directions.
WHO: Boys and Girls Ages 7 – 12 years
WHERE: Acorn Park Dek Hockey Court
WHEN: Tuesdays, September 20 – October 11, 2011
TIME: 5:00PM – 7:00PM
RESIDENT FEE: $40.00
NON-RESIDENT: $45.00
INSTRUCTOR: Coach Dave Gray – Certified Sports Instructor/Coach NAYS, NYSCA
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YOUNG CHAMPIONS CHEERLEADING
This program has existed for 15+ years in surrounding states and now it is in its development stage here in Pennsylvania. It is designed
for boys and girls ages 4-15 to help promote and instill self-esteem, self-confidence, coordination, physical fitness, flexibility and team work
wrapped up in a fun and exciting program. This is a “pay as you go” program with a one time registration fee.
The registration fee is $7.00 and each class is $7.00 per week.
(Participants must purchase a uniform to participate in competitions.)
WHO: Boys & Girls ages 4-15 years
WHERE: Blueberry Hill Park Activity Center
WHEN: Wednesdays
Winter Session: September 21, 2011 – January 18, 2012
(no classes on 11/23, 12/21 and 12/28)
Spring Session: February 8, 2012 – June 6, 2012
TIME: Level 1 (ages 4 – 6) 6:00PM
Level 2 (ages 7 – 9) 6:45PM
Level 3 (ages 10-12) 7:30PM
Level 4 (ages 13 and up) 8:15PM
It is possible to test out of each level with skill tests.
FEE: The registration fee is $7.00 and each class is $7.00 per week
Register upon arrival at the first class you attend
INSTRUCTOR: Young Champions Cheerleading - Tanya Phillips & – LaTasha Bower
CRICKET GAMES
We are happy to share this exciting news that an
All Star team representing Philadelphia will be
visiting Pittsburgh the weekend of September
10th and 11th to play 2 exhibition cricket games
at Linbrook Park Cricket Field. The visitors
comprise an All Star team from the Philadelphia
Cricket Club, Merion Cricket Club, Germantown
Cricket Club and The British Officers Cricket
Club. The Pittsburgh Team will comprise a mix
of the 15 clubs in the Pittsburgh Cricket League.
We will feature a game on Saturday at 9.30AM
between the Philly Senior Team and Pittsburgh
Senior Team and a game on Sunday at 10.00AM
between the Philly All Stars and the Pittsburgh
All Stars. Both games will be of 25 overs each
and should last about 4 hours. Refreshments and
snacks will be provided at the event. Please join
us for a fun weekend and support your local team.

CHAMPIONS FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Flag football is an excellent way to learn the fundamental skills of football without the physical contact. Passing, receiving, running the
ball, and offensive/defensive skills will be enhanced through this fast paced, high-action sport. Champions Flag League is open to boys and
girls ages 6 to 14. All players will be matched by age, and compete on teams of up to ten players. The season will include playoffs and a
championship game. So start stretching out and get your friends together for all the football fun you can handle!
REGISTRATION DEADLINE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
(Must be registered by deadline to receive a game jersey!!)
Space Limited – Advance registration is required
WHO: Boys and Girls ages 6-14 years
WHERE: Blueberry Hill Park Lower Field
WHEN: Sundays, September 25 - October 30, 2011
TIME: 12:00PM – 4:00PM
RESIDENT FEE: $65.00 per player – Includes Game Jersey
NON-RESIDENT: $70.00
INSTRUCTOR: Coach Dave Gray – Certified Sports Instructor/Coach NAYS, NYSCA
AMERICAN RED CROSS BABYSITTER TRAINING
This course will provide anyone over the age of eleven with the information and skills necessary to provide safe and responsible care for
children. The training will help participants develop skills in leadership, professionalism, safety, basic care, safe play, and first aid. Participants
will receive an American Red Cross Babysitter Certificate. Individuals under eleven are welcome to take the course but will not receive the
certificate.
Registration Deadline: October 28, 2011!!
Participants should bring lunch/snacks with them.
Minimum 5, Maximum 10 participants
WHERE: Blueberry Hill Park Activity Center
WHEN: Monday, November 7, 2011
(NA Schools In-service Day)
TIME: 9:00AM – 5:00PM
RESIDENT FEE: $50.00
NON-RESIDENT: $55.00
INSTRUCTOR: Pete Geis, Certified Instructor
PUNT, PASS & KICK
You are invited to participate in the 2011 NFL Punt, Pass & Kick Competition, hosted by Champions Youth Fitness and Franklin Park
Borough. Last year more than 3.5 million boys and girls around the Nation participated in this exciting program. The Punt, Pass & Kick
program is open to boys and girls ages 6 to 15, competing separately against their peers. In addition, Punt, Pass & Kick is a free program with
no entry fee or purchase required to enter.
Our local competition will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2011; at 1:00 PM. Participants will compete at the Blueberry Hill Park
Practice Football Field. Sectionals will be held in October. Winners will have the opportunity to compete at a Team Championship, taking
place at half time during an NFL game!
Please pre-register by calling the Parks and Recreation Department at 412-364-4115 Ext. 318 or 347.
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ADULT AND SENIOR PROGRAMS
RESIDENT GOLF OUTING
Set aside the date of September 17, 2011, for another festive golf outing sponsored by Clover Hill Golf Course and the Franklin Park Borough
Recreation Board at the Clover Hill Golf Course on Reis Run Road. For a reasonable registration fee, entrants will enjoy nine holes of golf,
plenty of good food and beverages, and will have a chance to win a variety of fine prizes. We will be playing a shotgun start scramble teeing
off at 9:00 AM; participants must be age 18 or older. Check the local newspaper or Borough website for future announcements or call Jim
Watenpool at 412-364-4115 Ext. 318 or Clover Hill Golf Course at 412-364-2447.
8 hour (two 4 hour sessions)
AARP DRIVER SAFETY CLASS
Through our multi-municipal cooperation with Community tours, we will be offering this two part class for adult drivers age 50 and over.
Upon completion of this class, participants are eligible to receive a minimum of 5% discount on their automobile insurance. Each Individual
over age 50 insured on the automobile policy must attend the class in order to receive the discount. This is a two day class. Participants must
attend both days in order to receive the certificate for the discount. Preregistration and payment of $14.00 Check payable to AARP is required
for each class. AARP members providing their AARP member card will receive a $2.00 discount.
Registration is required by calling: Mary Beth Birks 412-364-6321 ext. 14
WHO: Anyone age 50+
WHERE: Ohio Township Nature Center (325 Nicholson Road, Sewickley 15143)
WHEN: TBA (contact Ohio Township for date)
TIME: 9:00AM – 1:00PM
FEE: $14.00 ($2.00 discount for current AARP members with card)
AARP DRIVER SAFETY 4 HR REFRESHER COURSE
This is a refresher course. Those who have taken the AARP Driver Safety
Course within the past 35 months are eligible to attend this four-hour refresher class to receive a new certificate for discount on their
automobile policy. Each individual over age 50 insured on the automobile policy must attend the class in order to receive the discount. You
must present your certificate from the previous class. Preregistration and payment of $14.00 Check payable to AARP is required for each class.
AARP members providing their AARP member card will receive a $2.00 discount.
Registration is required by calling: Mary Beth Birks 412-364-6321 ext. 14.
WHO: Anyone age 50+ who have taken the AARP Driver Safety Course within the past 35 months.
WHERE: Ohio Township Nature Center (325 Nicholson Road, Sewickley 15143)
WHEN: TBA (contact Ohio Township for date)
TIME: 9:00AM – 1:00PM
FEE: $14.00 ($2.00 discount for current AARP members with card)
SQUARE DANCE
Enjoy an evening of good old fashion square dancing, line dancing, polkas, fun dances (for the young at heart), and other dances.
Come out and have some fun even if you do not know how to square dance. The caller will lead us through! Pop, coffee, set-ups,
and snacks will be provided. Bring your own desired beverage of choice.
WHO: EVERYONE
WHERE: Blueberry Hill Park Activity Center
TIME: 8:00PM - 11:00PM
WHEN: Saturday, October 29, 2011
FEE: $7.50 per person - PRE-REGISTRATION REQUESTED
CALLER: Scott Brown
ADULT RECREATIONAL BASKETBALL
The over-22-adult basketball program at Franklin Elementary Gymnasium on Thursday evenings from 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM has had
good participation throughout the years. We have been playing four or five full court games each evening with plenty of exercise
and friendly competition. This program will continue at the school from September 22, 2011 through May 24, 2012. Anyone over
the age of 22 interested in playing some hoops, getting some exercise, and meeting some new people, is encouraged to join us on
Thursday evenings.

LINE DANCING
Come and join in the fun as we begin our 10-week line dancing classes. There are 2 separate classes available for all dance levels.
Thursday mornings will be a beginners class teaching dances from the basics and increasing the level throughout the weeks.
Monday evenings will be an intermediate class for those with previous line dancing experience. We will dance to oldies, show
tunes, country music, and much more. Don’t miss out on a chance to meet new people and kick up your heels. Sign up today!
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
WHERE: Blueberry Hill Park Activity Center
WHEN: Fall Sessions: Mondays, September 12 – November 28, 2011 (No Class 10/17 or 11/21)
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Thursdays, September 15 – December 8, 2011 (No Class 10/13, 11/17, or 11/24)
9:00AM -10:30AM
Winter Sessions: Mondays, March 5 – May 7, 2012
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Thursdays, March 1 – May 3, 2012
9:00AM -10:30AM
RESIDENT FEE: $40.00 per session (minimum 12 participants)
NON-RESIDENT FEE: $45.00 per session
INSTRUCTOR: Shirley Schultz
SHALL WE DANCE BALLROOM DANCING
FUN! FUN! FUN! Come join us once a month for the fun and delight of dancing. Doors open at 7:30 PM, dancing starts at
8:00PM. With a beautiful, large, hardwood dance floor, it will be the perfect atmosphere to dress up a bit – therefore, NO JEANS.
Gentlemen should dress in slacks and a dress shirt and ladies should wear dress slacks, a skirt, or a dress. There will be a variety
of great dance music. The best in Smooth, Rhythm, and Swing! For more information contact Jim Watenpool at 412-364-4115
Ext. 318.
WHO: Everyone
WHERE: Blueberry Hill Activity Center
WHEN: Saturdays: September 17, 2011
October 15, 2011
November 19, 2011
December 3, 2011
News Years Eve Party, December 31, 2011
January 21, 2012
February 18, 2012
March 24, 2012
TIME: Doors open at 7:30PM and dancing starts at 8:00PM
Dancing ends at 11:30PM
FEE: $10.00 per person
FRANKLIN PARK SENIORS AND FRIENDS – OVER THE BLUEBERRY HILL GANG
Our Senior Program, held the second Thursday of every month at 11:00 AM, has been very successful and well attended. Many
seniors enjoy the monthly programs, socializing, meeting new friends, and experiencing a variety of delicious food. Scheduled
programs are as follows:
► ►September 8 - High Society Combo - 12 piece band
► ►October 13 - Joe Lege - Pianist & Accordionist
► ►November 10 - Miracle on the Hudson w/Doreen Welsh-Flight Attendant
► ►December 8 - Christmas Party & Ingomar Middle School Girls Choir
► ►January 12 - TBA
► ►February 9 - TBA
WHO: Anyone age 55+
WHERE: Blueberry Hill Park Activity Center
WHEN: 2 nd Thursday of Each Month
TIME: 11:00AM – 1:00PM
FEE: $10 yearly dues, and $2 each program (includes lunch)
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WEDNESDAY MORNING PILATES
Transform your body with FitWell Studios’ Pilates!
Join FitWell Studios’ certified Pilates instructor for an invigorating Pilates mat class. Pilates effectively targets the deepest muscles in the
body to create a strong core, toned & sleek muscles, improved balance & coordination, & increased flexibility. Pilates is the best exercise for
all fitness levels & is used as cross-training for many athletic activities such as golfing, cycling, and running.
* Registered early and SAVE $$$!
***FREE CLASS ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2011***
FREE CLASS is filled on a first come, first serve basis.
Space is limited.
Email info@fitwellstudios.com to secure your spot in the free class!
* Minimum 6, Maximum 25 participants
WHO: All Fitness Levels
WHERE: Blueberry Hill Park Activity Center, Upper Level
WHEN: Fall Session 1, 6 Wks: Wednesdays, September 28 – November 2, 2011
Note: Early-bird cut-off date is September 21, 2011
Fall Session 2, 6 Wks: Wednesdays, November 9 – December 14, 2011
Note: Early-bird cut-off date is November 2, 2011
TIME: 9:30AM – 10:30 AM
FEE: EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION BY CUT-OFF DATE
Resident - $45 per 6-week session
Non-Resident - $50 per 6-week session
STANDARD REGISTRATION AFTER CUT-OFF DATE
Resident - $55 per 6-week session
Non-resident - $60 per 6-week session
INSTRUCTOR: FitWell Studios’ Instructor—Linda Dishart
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MONDAY MORNING POWER SCULPT
Chisel a lean body with FitWell Studios!
Join FitWell Studios certified fitness instructor for a fun and energizing sculpting class to tone and shape the entire body. Our
instructor will lead you through creative strength training routines to transform your body into a lean, mean, calorie-burning
machine.
* Registered early and SAVE $$$!
***FREE CLASS ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2011***
FREE CLASS is filled on a first come, first serve basis. Space is limited.
Email info@fitwellstudios.com to secure your spot in the free class!
* Minimum 6, Maximum 25 participants
WHO: All Fitness Levels
WHERE: Blueberry Hill Park Activity Center, Upper Level
WHEN: Fall Session 1, 6 Wks: Mondays, September 26 – October 31, 2011
Note: Early-bird cut-off date is September 19, 2011
Fall Session 2, 6 Wks: Mondays, November 7 – December 12, 2011
Note: Early-bird cut-off date is October 31, 2011
TIME: 9:30AM – 10:30 AM
FEE: EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION BY CUT-OFF DATE
Resident - $45 per 6-week session
Non-Resident - $50 per 6-week session
STANDARD REGISTRATION AFTER CUT-OFF DATE
Resident - $55 per 6-week session
Non-resident - $60 per 6-week session
INSTRUCTOR: FitWell Studios’ Instructor—Maureen Klacik
MONDAY MORNING “FIT FOR LIFE” - SENIOR FITNESS
Improve strength, coordination, & balance with FitWell Studios!
This class is designed with the older adult in mind. Join FitWell Studios certified instructor for a class that will increase your
muscular strength and improve your coordination and balance. This class will help build muscle and confidence to enhance the
activity level in your daily life. Hand-held weights and elastic tubing with handles are used to provide resistance; and a chair is used
for seated and/or standing support.
* Registered early and SAVE $$$!
***FREE CLASS ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2011***
FREE CLASS is filled on a first come, first serve basis. Space is limited.
Email info@fitwellstudios.com to secure your spot in the free class!
* Minimum 6, Maximum 25 participants
WHO: All Fitness Levels
WHERE: Blueberry Hill Park Activity Center, Upper Level
WHEN: Fall Session 1, 6 Wks: Mondays, September 26 – October 31, 2011
Note: Early-bird cut-off date is September 19, 2011
Fall Session 2, 6 Wks: Mondays, November 7 – December 12, 2011
Note: Early-bird cut-off date is October 31, 2011 for Fall Session 2
TIME: 11:00 AM – 12:00PM
FEE: EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION BY CUT-OFF DATE
Resident - $45 per 6-week session
Non-Resident - $50 per 6-week session
STANDARD REGISTRATION AFTER CUT-OFF DATE
Resident - $55 per 6-week session
Non-resident - $60 per 6-week session
INSTRUCTOR: FitWell Studios’ Instructor—Maureen Klacik
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FAMILY PROGRAMS
KARATE
The practice of Karate tones the body, develops balance and coordination, quickens reflexes and builds stamina. But moreover,
the serious practitioner develops composure, greater self-control and confidence. Each class is conducted in a disciplined fashion,
but focused on fun. Pittsburgh Shotokan will teach the course. The primary instructor for the course will be Pat Heffley a member
of the teaching cadre and a 2 nd Degree Black Belt. Three other black belts will assist in the training.
The course will allow for various levels of proficiency and is open to all ages and both genders.
WHO: Adults and Children ages 6+
WHERE: Blueberry Hill Park Activity Center
WHEN: Fall Session: Thursdays, September 1 – December 15, 2011
No classes November 25
Winter Session: Thursdays, January 12 – March 29, 2012
TIME: All kids: 6:30PM - 7:30PM
Advanced Kids: 7:30PM - 8:15PM
Adults: 7:30PM - 8:30PM
RESIDENT FEE: $30.00 per person
NON-RESIDENT: $35.00
INSTRUCTOR: Pat Heffley & Mike Natoli
ZUMBA
It’s JUST the LARGEST Latin inspired fitness program in the world. Zumba is the fitness craze that is sweeping the nation and
has become the favorite group exercise class in health clubs throughout the world. Zumba uses a fusion of Latin and International
music to create dynamic, fun, and effective cardio and body sculpting workout. The class is designed to utilize an interval training
format, combining various rhythms with movement that tone and sculpt the entire body. Alberto “Beto” Perez is the creator of
and inspiration behind Zumba. As a professional dancer, choreographer, and aerobics instructor from Columbia, South America,
Beto designed a conditioning system that integrates steps of popular dances with fitness. The steps are EASY and FUN, so that
ANYONE CAN join the FUN. You do not have to know how to dance to Zumba; Zumba classes are a “party-like” atmosphere that
WELCOMES EVERYONE. COME JOIN THE FUN!!!
WHO: Everyone
WHERE: Blueberry Hill Park Activity Center (upper level)
WHEN: Mondays, September 12 - October 31, 2011
Fall Session, November 2011 TBA
Winter Session, January 2012 TBA
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Thursdays, September 1 – October 20, 2011
Fall Session, November 2011 TBA
Winter Session, January 2012 TBA
5:15PM – 6:15PM
RESIDENT FEE: $40 OR $70 for BOTH classes
NON-RESIDENT: $45 OR $75 for BOTH classes
INSTRUCTOR: Diane Sippel
GRAND SLAM SPORTS SHOW DOWN – FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Clear the schedules and round up the entire family (or just your better half) for some great sports and recreation
at Blueberry Hill Park. Every Tuesday for 4 weeks will be set aside for family friendly games (wiffleball, beach ball
volleyball, kickball and many others) and a picnic style dinner. Bring the neighbors and friends for some family
competition and great memories! Please contact Bonnie Hoolahan at 412-364-4115 ext 347 with any questions.
WHO: The Entire Family
WHERE: Blueberry Hill Park (we will meet by the basketball court)
WHEN: Friday, October 7, 2011
TIME: 6:00PM – 7:30PM
FEE: $5/family member OR $20/family per night (includes picnic dinner)
INSTRUCTOR: Coach Dave Gray

PUPPY KINDERGARTEN TRAINING CLASS
The puppy training class is for puppy’s ages 10 weeks to 5 months. The puppies and their master will learn sit, down, release, bad
behavior, stay, recall and attention training. The instructor will review and discuss biting, barking, jumping up, housebreaking and
socialization. Requirements for class: bring items you are currently using or other items will be available for purchase at the class.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Class size is limited.
WHERE: Blueberry Hill Park Activity Center (lower level)
WHEN: Thursdays
Fall Session: September 8 – October 13, 2011
Winter Session: October 27 – December 8, 2011
TIME: 8:00 PM – 8:45 PM
FEE: $80.00
INSTRUCTOR: Margie Sarver, Experienced Instructor
ADULT DOG TRAINING
The adult dog training class is for dog’s ages 6 months and up. The class will incorporate positive conditioning review and
teach heel/sit, stay/down, come by name and recall direct. Behavior modification, body language and how to respond to your
dog/correct body language, will be included in all classes.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Class size is limited.
WHERE: Blueberry Hill Park Activity Center (lower level)
WHEN: Thursdays
Fall Session: September 8 – October 13, 2011
Winter Session: October 27 – December 8, 2011
TIME: 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM
FEE: $80.00
INSTRUCTOR: Margie Sarver, Experienced Instructor
Congratulations
To This Year’s Scholarship
Recipients From
C.J. Betters Enterprises, Inc.
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WINTER BONFIRE AND ACTIVITIES
Everyone is welcome to enjoy cookies and hot-chocolate while you keep warm with your friends around a large bonfire. Don’t
avoid the great outdoors this winter, enjoy it! Youth groups, scouts, families, or individuals are invited to create a snow sculpture
(weather permitting) that will be judged. A prize will be awarded for the best sculpture. You will also be able to enjoy a carriage ride
through the park with your family and/or friends. Bring your sled and enjoy our thrilling sled-riding hill. We are requesting that
each person attending bring canned goods or some other non-perishable items for admittance. These products will be donated to a
local food bank. For more information call 412-364-4115 Ext. 347.
WHO: Everyone
WHERE: Blueberry Hill Park (near log house)
WHEN: Saturday, January 21, 2012
TIME: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM – Grand Lighting at 5:30 PM
FEE: Canned Goods or monetary donation
FAMILY FITNESS OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
*The need for increased fitness across the country is striking. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 17.6%
of U.S. teenagers were obese in 2007 – more than triple the rate in 1980. The CDC says, obesity puts teens at increased risk for heart
disease, bone and joint problems, sleep apnea and psychological problems.
Solution: Children learn what they watch. Join this 6 week family style outdoor fitness program with Coach Dave Gray. Parents
and children will be doing the outdoor obstacles course, games, and drills to make fitness and physical activity fun and exciting.
Every class will be different, keeping everyone interested while providing challenges that will invigorate the mind and bodies. We
will play games that focus on fitness and effort, not performance and ability. Family Fitness Adventure workouts are FUN for every
level of athleticism, and for every type of child and adult. Coach Dave Gray will create a positive and energetic atmosphere for you
and your child to develop the love of fitness at an early age…. “I Will Motivate your Family!!”
For more information call (412) 364-4115 Ext. 347.
Registration Deadline: Thursday, September 15, 2011
Minimum 4 families, Maximum 20 families
WHO: Parents and Children (ages 8 and up)
WHERE: Linbrook Park, Whispering Pines Pavilion
WHEN: Thursdays, September 22 – October 27, 2011
TIME: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
RESIDENT FEE: $75.00 per parent/child combination
+$25 for each additional family member
NON-RESIDENT: $80.00 per parent/child combination
+$25 for each additional family member
INSTRUCTOR: Coach Dave Gray – Certified Sports Instructor/Coach NAYS, NYSCA
BELLY DANCE
Learn the fundamentals and choreographies of the beautiful dances of the Middle East. “Belly dance” can help you relax, have
fun, burn fat, and tone. Many students notice improved coordination, greater confidence, and greater self-esteem as they study
the dance that loves you for who you are. No dance experience is needed, you never have to show your stomach, and every
semester will teach new material.
Test your knowledge of the myths and facts of belly dance: Read more or contact the instructor at hadassahdances.webs.com.
Enjoy studying with the only dancer in Pittsburgh certified by international stars Sahra Saeeda and Jasmin Jahal. A hip scarf is
recommended (but not mandatory) and can be purchased the first night of class for $35.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED Minimum 3, Maximum 20 participants.
WHO: Girls and Women starting at 10 years of age
WHERE: Blueberry Hill Park Activity Center – Lower Level
WHEN: Mondays
Fall Session: October 3– November 14, 2011
(no class on 10/24)
Winter Session: December 5, 2011 – January 16, 2012
(no class on 12/26)
Spring Session: February 6 – March 12, 2012
TIME: 7:00PM – 8:00PM
RESIDENT FEE: $60.00/ session OR $10/class
NON-RESIDENT: $65.00/8 week session OR $12/class
INSTRUCTOR: Nicole Hoover Certified dancer by Sahra Saeeda and Jasmin Jahal

HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY
The Recreation Board’s Annual Halloween Costume Party is scheduled for Sunday, October 30, 2011, at Blueberry Hill Park
Activity Center. The fun begins at 1:30 PM with a variety of Halloween games for the children to play. At 2:00 PM we will start
the costume parade. The children’s costumes (ages 0-15) will be judged in five different categories (most original, funniest,
scariest, prettiest, cutest). Adults (ages 16 & up) are encouraged to dress up and try to win one of three prizes for best adult
costume. Treat bags will be provided for EVERYONE in costume!
DRESS-A-PET COSTUME DUO
This event will be held in conjunction with the Costume Party held on October 30, 2011 as
an additional judgment category. This event is open to all ages and will welcome pets of all
types. Judging for this particular category will be held at approximately 2:30 PM. A prize will
be awarded to the best-dressed owner and pet duo. So whether you choose to dress as an
Batman and Robin or Santa and Rudolph, originality is the key. Good Luck to you and your
pets! (Please note that pets do not have to be dressed up as some sort of animal)
SAVE ON FAMILY WINTER FUN WITH DISCOUNTED TICKETS
The Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society, through Franklin Park
Borough, is offering discounted tickets for Seven Springs ski resort. Call 412-
364-4115 Ext. 0 after November 21, 2011 for more information.
LIGHT-UP CELEBRATION
Round up the family and join us in our hugely successful 2nd Annual Franklin Park Borough Light Celebration!!! This will be held
on Saturday, December 3 rd from 5:00PM – 9:00PM at the Franklin Park Fire Hall. We will be holding a “Fill Up the Fire Truck with
Toys” to benefit the children at Children’s Hospital Burn Unit. We will also have the main tree lighting, bonfire, cookie decorating,
crafts (ornament making), holiday songs, food and plenty of other goodies, and of course SANTA!!!!
Please bring an unwrapped present, if you are able to, so we can fill up those fire trucks and bring smiles to the faces of many at
Children’s Hospital!!!! Let’s start the 2011 holiday season off right and enjoy our neighbors at this Annual Light Up Celebration!!!!
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LUNCH WITH SANTA CLAUS
Come and have lunch, make a cute holiday craft and sit on Santa’s lap (be sure to bring your camera so you don’t miss these
classic pictures!) Maybe Santa will share some milk and cookies with the “good” boys and girls!
Be sure to bring your list for Santa!
All families must be pre-registered and pre-paid by December 9 th .
For more information call (412) 364-4115 Ext. 318 or 347.
WHO: Entire Family
WHERE: Blueberry Hill Park Activity Center
WHEN: Sunday, December 11, 2010
TIME: 1:00PM
RESIDENT FEE: $5.00 per person (Maximum 150 people)
NON-RESIDENT: $6.00 per person
If registering at the door, fee will be $7.00 per person
*PLEASE MARK ON YOUR REGISTRATION SHEET IF YOUR
FAMILY PREFERS VEGETARIAN BURGERS
BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION
Franklin Park Borough is celebrating Black History Month on Friday, February 17, 2012 at 7:30pm. The celebration will be held
at the Blueberry Hill Activity Center. Everyone is welcome to join us for this evening celebration. We are asking volunteers to call
and express interest in providing ethnic foods for the guests. Further details to come in late fall. Please call to pre-register (412)
364-4115 Ext. 318 or 347.
SPECIAL NEEDS WINTER FAMILY FUN DAY
Come out and enjoy an afternoon of activities designed specifically for people with special needs and their families. Activities
will include a variety of indoor games and crafts as well as some outdoor activities, depending on the weather. The activities are
conducted on an individual basis with the person with special needs and their “Buddy”. This is a recreational day for all participants
with special needs to have fun regardless of their abilities. All activities are user friendly and easily accessible. Volunteers are a vital
part of this program, so please consider volunteering for registration, food service, or to be a “Buddy”.
Pre-registration for the event is requested so that the proper amount of food can be prepared, an adequate number of prizes
can be purchased, and the participants can be teamed up with a “Buddy”. For registration forms or more information, please call
412-364-4115 Ext. 347 or Pete Geis at Ross Township at 412-931-7055.
WHERE: Ross Township Community Center
WHEN: Saturday, February 18, 2012
TIME: Free Lunch from 12 PM - 1 PM
Activities 1 PM - 3 PM
FEE: Free
TUESDAY EVENING YOGA
Learn the fundamentals of Hatha Yoga and practice pranayam (breathing) techniques and asans (postures) to develop a healthier
lifestyle. Benefits from a consistent yoga practice may include losing weight, reducing blood pressure, minimizing chronic
indigestion, and dealing more successfully with asthma, diabetes, and other health-related conditions. This phased approach to
learning yoga accommodates beginners through advanced students. This is an on-going program. For more information please
contact 412.364.4115 ext. 318 or 347.
WHERE: Blueberry Hill Park Activity Center
WHEN: Tuesdays
TIME: 8:00PM – 9:15PM
WHO: All ages and abilities welcomed
RESIDENT FEE: $10/class (6 week passes available)
NON RESIDENT: $12/class
INSTRUCTOR: Marsha Jindel

SPECIAL ONE-DAY HOLIDAY HORSE CAMPS
Come join us for a day surrounded by horses. During these one day camps you will have the opportunity to enjoy horseback
riding along with learning about the daily care of horses. Visit www.candylaneacres.com for more information.
FALL CAMP
WHEN: Saturday, September 10, 2011
HALLOWEEN CAMP
WHEN: Saturday, October 29, 2011
THANKSGIVING CAMP
WHEN: Saturday, November 19, 2011
CHRISTMAS CAMP
WHEN: Saturday, December 10, 2011
WHO: All ages
TIME: 9:00AM-3:00PM (lunch included)
RESIDENT FEE: $100
NON-RESIDENT: $105
INSTRUCTOR: Candy Stair, SR Instructor – Over 25 yrs experience in riding instruction
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TRAVEL SHOW
Please join your Community Tours for a slide show presentation hosted by Collette Vacations and Alice Steel from Travel Junction
for an informational evening about family vacations. The best rate for the trip will be offered at this event.
Stressed out over searching the internet for that perfect family vacation. Let us do the work for you. Explore the jungles and
rainforest of Costa Rica. Zip line high above the trees at Tortuguero National Park. Whitewater rafting through the Costa Rican
countryside. Cook a typical Costa Rican dinner. Learn how to make an Italian favorite-pizza, on a family trip to Italy. Taste gelato
while touring Rome. Try on gladiator gear in the Roman Gladiator School. Take a picture at the leaning Tower of Pisa. Lead your
family on a scavenger hunt through Venice. Stay local on a trip through the Canyon Countries. Use your best recipe at the family
chili cook-off. Explore Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, and Zion National Parks. Tour the hotel attractions of Las Vegas, from the
Mandalay Shark Aquarium to the Mirage Volcano.
We do all of the planning, you have all of the fun.
Join Community Tours, Collette Vacations, and Alice Steel from Travel Junction for the travel presentation.
RSVP by September 14th to Mary Beth Birks at 412-364-6321 ext.14.
WHERE: Ohio Township Nature Center – Upper Level
WHEN: Wednesday, September 21, 2011
TIME: 6:30PM-8:30PM
WHO: All Travelers
CONTACT: Mary Beth Birks, 412-364-6321 ext. 14
AIKIDO
Aikido is a martial art that uses graceful movements derived from Japanese swordsmanship (we use wooden swords and staffs),
as well as redirection of the attacker’s energy, to carry out throws and locks. Students of any age and any physical ability can
practice Aikido, since it emphasizes proper form over an opponent’s strength. The class is open to students of all levels with or
without martial arts experience. An adult should accompany children under 10.
WHERE: Blueberry Hill Park Activity Center
WHEN: At the beginning of any month of your choice – held on Tuesdays
TIME: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
FEE: On-going program $30/month
SENSEI: Dr. Yoram Vodovotz - Fourth Degree Black belt in Aikido with 35 years experience in martial arts

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PROGRAM REGISTRATION FORM
Franklin Park Borough
Parks & Recreation Department
2344 West Ingomar Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Phone: 412-364-4115, Ext. 318 Fax: 412-366-4406
Please fill out one registration form for each program. Feel free to copy the form, request additional forms, or download from the Borough
website (www.franklinparkborough.us) if needed. Make all checks payable to Franklin Park Borough, The Borough reserves the right to
photograph all programs and events and use pictures for promotional reasons.
Please print and complete all information.
Program Name________________________________________ Session/Time_____________________ Program Fee: $____________
Participant’s Name: ____________________________________ Participant’s BirthDate: ____________Age _________ Sex: M___ F___
Parent/Guardian Name: First/Last:
Street Address:
City: ________________________________________________ State: __________________________ Zip: _______________________
Home Phone: Cell/Emergency Phone:
E-Mail Address: _____________________________________ Are you a Borough resident? Yes _____ No _____ T-shirt size:
How did you hear about the program? _________________________________________________________________________________
Is the participant right handed or left handed?
Does participant have any medical concerns? If so, please list:
LIABILITY WAIVER
In consideration of my or my child’s participation in all of the Franklin Park Borough Recreational Program activities in which I or my child
participate(s), I, intending to be legally bound, do hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, waive and release, acquit and forever discharge
the Borough of Franklin Park, or the Borough of Franklin Park’s Recreation and Parks Department, or any of their officers, agents, volunteers working under
the direction of the Borough, firms and corporations, whether herein named or referred to or not, from any and all future rights, claims, causes of action, civil
claims, demands, costs, attorney fees, loss of service, expenses, compensation, third party actions, suits at law or equity, including suits for contribution and
indemnity, of whatever nature, and all consequential damages on account of, or in any way associated with the abovementioned program or with arriving to
and/or returning from any activity associated with the program.
I/we further state that I/we have carefully read the foregoing release and know the contents thereof, and I/we sign the same as my/our own free act. I/we
acknowledge that signature by either parent or by one guardian hereby binds all parents and/or guardians of any minor participant.
I have read and fully understand the Liability Waiver and program policies on this form.
Signature of Participant/Parent/Guardian: __________________________________________________________ Date: _____________________________
OFFICE USE ONLY
Program Registration Number: _______________ Date Received: _____________________________
Fee Paid $________________ Check Number: _______________ Cash __________________
PROGRAM REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Priority Registration Policy
Please register early. Programs are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Waiting Lists
When programs reach their maximum enrollment, interested participants are placed on a waiting list in the order registrations are received. These lists provide us with a name and
phone number in case of cancellations or the addition of new classes.
Program Cancellations or Changes
The Borough reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or change the time, date, cost or location of programs or to make any revisions that may be necessary.
Refunds
Refunds will be granted according to the following guidelines:
1. If a minimum number of participants are not reached, the program will be cancelled and a full refund will be issued.
2. If a maximum number of participants are reached, the program will be closed and a full refund will be issued.
3. If for any unforeseen reason the Borough has to cancel a program, a full refund will be issued.
4. There will be a $5 processing fee for all program cancellation requests.
Please allow 2-4 weeks for refunds to be processed.
Program Fees
Program fees are determined by the instructor’s fee and include supply costs and other expenses for minimum enrollment. All fees collected support and finance the program.
NOTE: Some classes may require additional fees or supplies.
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COMMUNITY TOURS 2010-2011
Presented by: Wendt Touring, Inc.
ALLEGHENY MOUNTAINS AMTRAK ADVENTURE – One Day Excursion Thursday October 13, 2011
Tour Cost: $99.00 per person. Includes: all motorocoach and rail transportation; group luncheon; all sightseeing and entrance
fees and is fully escorted from departure point. For more information call Pete Geis at Ross Twp. 412-931-7055
LANCASTER COUNTY BY RAIL –Date TBA (2 days)
Tour Cost: $349/person based on single occupancy, $299/person based on double occupancy, $295/person based on triple
occupancy. Includes: Rail & motorcoach transportation; one night lodging; two meals (1 breakfast & 1 one dinner); all gratuities
for drivers and porters; show tickets & admissions; professional tour manager. For more information call Melissa Williams at
Richland Twp. 724-443-5921
THUNDER BAY RESORT & MICHIGAN ADVENSHORE – October 3-6, 2011 (4 days)
Tour Cost: $599/person based on double occupancy, $749/person based on single occupancy, $585/person based on triple
occupancy. Includes: Deluxe motorcoach transportation; 3 nights lodging; 5 meals (3 breakfasts & 2 dinners); all sightseeing and
admissions; baggage handling; professional tour manager. For more information call Mary Beth Birks at Ohio Twp. 412-364-6321
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO & INTERNATIONAL BALLOON FIESTA – October 3-8, 2011 (6 days)
Tour Cost: $1699/person based on double occupancy, $1659/person based on triple occupancy, $1999/person based on
single occupancy. Includes: Round-trip scheduled air transportation; motorcoach transportation throughout New Mexico;
5 nights lodging; 8 meals (5 breakfasts & 3 dinners); all sightseeing, admissions and baggage handling; gratuities for drivers,
local guides and porters; professional escorted. For more information call Heather Jerry from Marshall Twp. 724-935-3090
CHRISTMAS AT THE BILTMORE HOUSE – November 29-December 3, 2011 (5 days)
Tour Cost: $649/person based on double occupancy, $629/person based on triple occupancy, $899/person based on single
occupancy. Includes: Deluxe motorcoach transportation; 4 nights lodging; 7 meals (four breakfasts & 3 dinners); all sightseeing,
admissions and baggage handling; gratuities for drivers, local guides and porters, professional escorted. For more information call
Jim Watenpool at Franklin Park Borough 412-364-4115 ext. 318
For more information or travel arrangements on any of these trips please contact the
Parks and Recreation Department at 412-364-4115 ext. 318 or 347.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have concerning Franklin Park Borough
General Administration: 412-364-4115
(8:00AM to 4:30PM – Monday/Friday)
Receptionist/Secretary - ext. 301
Accts. Receivable/Media Coordinator - ext. 302
Earned Income Tax Office - ext. 303 and 304
Borough Treasurers - ext. 305
Borough Secretary - ext. 308
Borough Manager - ext. 310
Building/Zoning Department
(8:00AM to 4:30PM Monday/Friday)
Building/Zoning Secretary - ext. 313
Inspection Line - ext. 314
Building Inspector/Zoning Officer - ext. 343
Parks & Recreation Department
(7:00AM to 3:00PM Monday/Friday)
Parks & Recreation Director - ext. 318
Parks & Recreation Assistant - ext. 347
Public Works Department
(7:00AM to 3:00PM Monday/Friday)
Superintendent of Public Works - ext. 316
Police Department
(Office Hours 8:00AM to 4:30PM Monday/Friday)
Non-emergency telephone number - 412-473-3056
Office - 412-364-1227
Emergency - 911
Police Chief - ext. 324
Police Secretary - ext. 323
Clover Hill Golf Course
Clubhouse - 412-364-2447
Real Estate Tax Collector - 412-364-4848
Historian - ext. 309

BOROUGH OF FRANKLIN PARK
NEWSLETTER
2344 West Ingomar Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15237-1619
Members of Franklin Park’s various boards donate hundreds of hours of their
expertise to the Borough each year. As of August 2011 they are:
MAYOR AND BOROUGH COUNCIL
Mayor: Dennis E. O’Keefe
dokeefe@franklinparkborough.us
Borough Council:
Ward 1
Andrew Hrishenko
ahrishenko@franklinparkborough.us
David J. Quatchak
dquatchak@franklinparkborough.us
Ward 2
Richard H. Hartman, 2nd Vice President
Jane A. Hopey, Vice President
jhopey@franklinparkborough.us
Ward 3
Ash K. Marwah
amarwah@franklinparkborough.us
Amy E. Sable, President
asable@franklinparkborough.us
Rebecca Leech, Jr. Councilperson
rleech@franklinparkborough.us
Work Session is held on the first Wednesday
of each month at 7:30 PM
Regular Meeting is held on the third
Wednesday, of each month at 8:00 PM (A
pre-meeting is held prior to the regular
meeting at 7:15 PM and a post-meeting may
be held immediately following the conclusion
of the regular meeting.)
REAL ESTATE TAX COLLECTOR
Linda Avolio
Office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday from 10 AM to noon and from 5 PM to
7 PM in June and August, or by appointment.
VACANCY BOARD
Charles Hamilton
BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS
Edward J. Ambrass, II
Mark A. Lindsay
Karl P. Sieg
Keith Stewart
Meetings are held on an as-needed basis.
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Lawrence J. Baldasare. Chairperson
Gerard P. Horn
Meetings are held on an as needed basis.
ENVIRONMENTAL
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Angela Baehr
Timothy D. Brett
Brian S. Malkin
B. Denise Rose
Meets the first Tuesday of each month
at 7:30 PM
SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION
COMMITTEE
Annette Blanar
Nancy S. Hamilton
Sailesh S. Kapadia
William H. Kipp
Barbara M. Owens
Karl P. Sieg
Marianne Stearns
Charlene Maloney-Vescio
PLANNING COMMISSION
Laura A. Coombs, Chairperson
Janet M. Demma
Stephen H. Donaldson
William H. Kipp
Samuel G. Liberto
Robert J. Salvatora
Robert C. Schupansky
Meets the third Tuesday of each month at
8:00 PM.
RECREATION BOARD
Michele L. Chetoka, Chairperson
Betty Gail Dietz
Kevin Lingenfelser
Lori Merriman
Samuel E. Perry
Chad A. Peterson
Robert A. Peterson
Maureen H. Poisker
Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at
7:00 PM. (locations may vary)
ZONING HEARING BOARD
Suzanne C. Bernett
Michael Fives
James S. Harper
Charles Hamilton
Charles F. Perego
Meetings are scheduled for the second
Thursday of the month at 7:30 PM.
Meetings are held in the Borough Building and are open to the public. All residents are invited to attend. Agendas and minutes for Borough
Council and Planning Commission are available on the Borough’s Web site: www.franklinparkborough.us
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