# January 2023 Newsletter

- Summary: Ebensburg Borough Council Achievements in 2022 The council and staff completed numerous projects throughout the year, including: Installation of trees on W. Horner Street, W. Crawford Street, and…
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- Published: 2023-01-01
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Ebensburg Borough Council Achievements in 2022 The council and staff completed numerous projects throughout the year, including: Installation of trees on W. Horner Street, W. Crawford Street, and W. Sample Street Milling and resurfacing streets in the northwest quadrant of town Replacement of a police cruiser Purchase of line painting equipment for the airport and pursuit of grants for building repairs/maintenance Support for Municipal Authority’s water line replacement project on High Street ($1,265,610 grant) Administration and closure of DCED Façade Improvement Grant program; application for new $50,000 funding round Completion of hiring search for new public works director and transition to qualified candidates Maintenance of gold certification in PA Sustainable Community Program Negotiation of new 4-year labor agreement with AFSCME Oversight of “Welcome to Ebensburg” mural installation at Lake Rowena entrance New Businesses Welcome Three new businesses have opened in Ebensburg: Great Vintage Picks – Sports Cards & Hobby, located at 3135 New Germany Road, Suite 25. Phone: 814-241-4755. Website: GreatVintagePicks. com Stoneycreek Photography – Located at Ebensburg Mini Mall, 3133 New Germany Road, Suite 69. Phone: 814-883-0265. Email: stoneycreekphotography@gmail. com The Imperial Room – Caterer, Reception & Special Event Venue, also at Ebensburg Mini Mall, 3133 New Germany Road. Phone: 814-419-8764. Email: stephenspicher@gmail. com Penn State Extension Office of Cambria County The office provides science-based education and resources to the community: Offers face-to-face and online classes on land use, skill development, business growth, environmental stewardship, and family health Runs 4-H youth development program to build life skills and explore careers Master Gardener volunteers share gardening knowledge through educational opportunities Located at 401 Candlelight Drive, Suite 220, Ebensburg. Contact: 814-472-7986 or CambriaExt@psu. edu Website: https://extension. psu. edu/ Swift911 Emergency Notification System Borough uses SwiftReach Networks, Inc. for emergency notifications: Makes phone calls during emergencies or to share important info (e. g. , boil water notices, sewer/water issues) Calls display Caller ID as Ebensburg Borough or Police Department Residents should add their contact info via borough website (www. ebensburgpa. com) or call 814-472-8780 Ebensburg Cambria Public Library 100th Anniversary Celebrating 100 years since opening in 1923: Year-long Reading Challenge for ages 0–100 Summer Block Party and limited-release special brew from Lloyd Street Brewing Monthly programs: Story Time, Sprouts, LEGO Club, Little Builders, Book Club, Pick-Up Sticks, Meet the Author Series New adult/senior program: Game Day; SummerQuest for all ages Extended hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays Follow on Facebook @EbensburgPublicLibrary, Instagram @ebencamlilibrary, or visit cclsy. org/ebensburg-cambria YPCC Health & Wellness Facility Located inside Young Peoples Community Center: Hours: Mon–Fri 9am–9pm, Sat 10am–9pm, Sun Noon–9pm Phone: 814-472-4277 | Website: www. ypccrec. com Drop-in rate: $5/class or $30/month Affiliated with SilverSneakers, Silver & Fit, Prime, Affinity (check insurance) Membership fees: Adult $30, Seniors (55+) $25, Student/Military $25, Family (1 Adult + 1 Student) $50 Specials: Buy 3 months get 1 free, buy 6 get 2 free, buy 9 get 3 free Key Fob for 24-hour access: $10 (ages 18+) Open gym free for kids under 18 Cross-Country Ski & Bike Rentals Available through YPCC: Hourly: $8/adult, $6/youth Full day: $32/adult, $24/youth Waiver required; instructional clinics available for skiing Pavilion Rentals Three pavilions at Lake Rowena, two at Borough Swimming Pool: Cost: $75. 00 + $25 cleaning deposit Call YPCC to check availability and reserve Outdoor Skate/Hockey Rink At Lake Rowena: Open year-round for street/in-line hockey Free and open to public; goals and lights provided Swimming Pools Borough Pool renovated in 2011: Heated, kid-friendly, handicap accessible Available for after-hour private rentals YPCC manages lessons and open swims at Central Cambria High School Pool 2023 Pool Rates & Hours Opening Day: Saturday, May 27, 2023 Hours: Mon–Thu 12pm–7pm; Fri–Sun 12pm–6pm Walk-in: Adult $7, Seniors/Children (4–18) $5 Multi-Visit (min. 5 passes): Adult $30, Seniors/Children $20 Season Pass: Adult $140, Seniors/Children $115 Add-on/person to season pass: $40 Free admission for children under 3 and with Military ID YPCC Swim Club For kids to train/compete against local clubs: Contact Rory Coleman at roryccoleman@gmail. com 2023 Ebensburg Community Events Key dates and events: WinterFest : Saturday, February 4th Art in Bloom Spring Art Show : April 29–30, Cambria County Courthouse Spring Clean-Up : May 11–12 Pool Opening Day : Saturday, May 27 Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony : Monday, May 29, Veteran’s Memorial Park YPCC Golf Outing : Friday, June 9, Ebensburg Country Club 19th Annual Wheels & Wings : Thursday, June 22, 5pm–10pm, Historic Downtown Ebensburg Movie in the Park : Friday, July 7, Veteran’s Memorial Park Farmer’s Market : Every Saturday, 9am–12pm, Penn Eben Park (July 8 – Sept 16) Concerts in the Park : July 14, 21; Aug 4, 11, 18, 25 — 6pm–9pm, Penn Eben Park Downtown Shutdown : Friday, July 28, 6pm–11pm, Center of Downtown Ebensburg Ebensburg Homecoming : Saturday, July 29, All Day, Ebensburg Area & Lake Rowena American Legion County Fair : Labor Day Week (Sept 3–9), American Legion County Fairgrounds 32nd Annual PotatoFest : Saturday, Sept 30, 9am–5pm, Historic Downtown Ebensburg Fall Foliage Bike Ride : Sunday, Oct 8, Ghost Town Trail Halloween Parade & Trick-or-Treat : Sunday, Oct 29 Ebensburg Turkey Trot : Thursday, Nov 23, hosted by Ebensburg Area Running Club Small Business Saturday : Saturday, Nov 25 18th Annual Dickens of a Christmas : Dec 1–3, Historic Downtown Ebensburg Borough Council Members Doug Tusing, President Cecilia Houser, VP Jeff Ball Theresa Jacoby Dave Kuhar Bob Miller Mike Owatt Mayor Randy Datsko Contact Information Ebensburg Borough300 West High StreetEbensburg, PA 15931Phone: 814-472-8780Website: www. ebensburgpa. comSocial Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram icons shown