# January 2021 Newsletter

- Summary: Ebensburg Borough Welcomes New Faces Will Westrick has been sworn in as the new Junior Councilor, a position created by Council in 2002 and last occupied in 2012. Westrick, a junior at Central…
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Ebensburg Borough Welcomes New Faces Will Westrick has been sworn in as the new Junior Councilor, a position created by Council in 2002 and last occupied in 2012. Westrick, a junior at Central Cambria High School and varsity athlete, stated he took the role to get more involved in local government. The Junior Councilor may attend all meetings (except executive sessions) and participate in proceedings but does not have voting rights. Oldham & Prokop Join Public Works Crew Caleb Oldham and Logan Prokop joined the Borough public works crew in February and August 2020, respectively. They join veteran crew members Randy Lauer, Tim Frank, Josh Surkovich, and Jeff Evans. Council Adopts 2021 Budget The Borough Council adopted a $6,063,450 budget for 2021. This marks the 11th consecutive year without a tax increase. Planned Projects for 2021: Replacement of a police cruiser. Replacement of signal housings on the Manor Drive traffic signal. Enhanced security at the water treatment plant. Swimming pool upgrades (new deck chairs, tile repairs). Repairs at Lake Rowena (French drain, pier repairs, concession stand remodeling). A Successful 2020 Council and staff completed numerous projects in 2020, including: Improvements to playing surfaces at Memorial Field. Opening of reservoir property for recreational use. Sewer line extensions near West Horner Street. Repairs to the reservoir drain valve. Full re-appraisal of Borough and Authority property. New curbs and sidewalks on Caroline, Horner, Crawford, and Sample Streets. Milled and resurfaced all streets in the northeast quadrant. Replaced a dump truck. Approved plans for a Dog Park at Lake Rowena. Resurfaced the airport runway and obtained a grant for taxiway resurfacing. Obtained certification in the PA Sustainable Community Program. Comparison of Taxing Authorities The average Ebensburg Borough taxpayer pays approximately $226 (13 mills) per year for borough services. This covers police/fire protection, street sweeping, snow plowing, resurfacing, traffic signals, recreation, leaf collection, playgrounds, and street lighting. Tax Breakdown: Borough: 13% ($225) County: 33% ($582) School District: 54% ($943) Ebensburg Welcomes New Businesses K&K Wedding Decor: Located at 206 E. High Street; shop online at www. kkweddingdecor. com. Smoker’s Square: Located at 1104 W. High Street, Ste. B; phone 814-846-5133. Specialty tobacco and skill game lounge. Ebensburg Water Treatment Plant Receives AWOP Award The plant received an Area Wide Optimization Program (AWOP) Award from the PA Department of Environmental Protection. The award recognizes outstanding efforts in optimizing filter plant turbidity performance. This year, 31 top-performing filter plants across various states received the award. Ebensburg Borough Health & Wellness Facility (YPCC) Hours: Mon-Fri: 9 am - 9 pm Saturday: 10 am - 9 pm Sunday: Noon - 9 pm Membership Fees: Adult: $30/month Seniors (55+): $25/month Student/Military: $25/month Family (1 Adult & 1 Student): $50/month Daily Drop-in: $5 Open Gym (over 18): $2 Specials: Purchase 3 months, get 1 month FREE. Purchase 6 months, get 2 months FREE. Purchase 9 months, get 3 months FREE. 24-Hour Access: Available for $10 with a Key Fob purchase (ages 18+). Bike Rental Program: Hourly ($8/adult, $6/youth) or full day ($32/adult, $24/youth). Helmets included; required for under 12. Pavilion Rentals: $50. 00 per pavilion (3 at Lake Rowena, 2 at Borough Pool). Outdoor Skate/Hockey Rink: Located at Lake Rowena, open year-round for street/in-line hockey. Free and open to the public. Swimming Pools: Borough Pool (renovated 2011) and Central Cambria High School Pool. Open swims and lessons available. Ebensburg Borough Pool Rates (Seasonal) Residents: Individual Adult: $120 Individual Child/Senior: $100 Add-on per Person: $35 Non-Residents: Individual Adult: $150 Individual Child/Senior: $130 Add-on per Person: $40 Hours: Opens May 29, 2021. Mon-Thu: 12 pm - 7 pm; Fri-Sun: 12 pm - 6 pm. Ebensburg Community Events (2021) April 24-25: Art in Bloom Spring Art Show (Cambria County Courthouse) April 29-30: Ebensburg Borough Spring Clean-Up May 31: Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony (Veteran’s Memorial Park) June 11: YPCC Golf Outing (Ebensburg Country Club) June 24: 17th Annual Wheels & Wings (Downtown Ebensburg) July 9: Movie in the Park (Veteran’s Memorial Park) July 30: Downtown Shutdown (Center of Downtown Ebensburg) July 31: Ebensburg Homecoming (Ebensburg Area & Lake Rowena) August 6, 13, 20, 27: Concerts in the Park (Penn Eben Park) August 7: YPCC Beer & Wine 5K (Lake Rowena) September 5-11: American Legion County Fair (Cambria County Fairgrounds) September 17-18: Festival of Books in the Alleghenies (Downtown Ebensburg) September 25: 30th Annual PotatoFest (Downtown Ebensburg) October 10: Fall Foliage Bike Ride (Ghost Town Trail) October 31: Halloween Parade & Trick-or-Treat November 25: Ebensburg Turkey Trot (Hosted by Ebensburg Area Running Club) November 27: Small Business Saturday December 3-5: 16th Annual Dickens of a Christmas (Downtown Ebensburg) July 10 - September 18: Farmer’s Market (Every Saturday, Penn Eben Park)