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July 2018 Newsletter

Ebensburg Wastewater Project

Timeline: Excavation began in June and is expected to take a full year. The contractor aims to complete areas south of High Street by the end of 2018, with work in the northern portion continuing through the winter.
Customer Impact: New taps will be provided for current customers at no cost. However, all customers must have their private sewer lateral (the line between the house and the main) pressure tested.
Testing Requirements: Testing will verify that piping outside the foundation is water-tight and that downspouts/drains are not connected to the sanitary sewer. Under-slab testing is generally not required unless stormwater is present.
Repairs: Due to the age of the system, many private laterals are expected to fail testing and require replacement up to the foundation. Property owners should plan for this expense.
Schedule: An anticipated work schedule is available weekly on the borough’s website (www. ebensburgpa. com) or Facebook page.

Compliance Deadlines:
- Customers in Elderwood and Industrial Park had until September 1, 2017.
- Customers in non-project areas (north of Highland Ave, Manor Drive, Crestwood Estates, etc. ) had until July 31, 2018.
Requirements: Laterals must conform to current regulations, including a cleanout near the foundation and a viewport at the property line. If a lateral fails the air pressure test (minimum 5 p. s. i. for 15 minutes), it must be replaced or repaired.
Penalties: A 35% surcharge will be added to the sewer bill for non-compliance.
Fireworks Law:
- Fireworks cannot be discharged on public/private property without permission, from vehicles, toward vehicles/buildings, or within 150 feet of an occupied structure.
- Possession of dangerous explosive devices (e. g. , M-80s, Silver Salutes, Cherry Bombs) is illegal.
- Penalty: A fine of not more than $100. 00 for using consumer fireworks in violation of the law.

New Location: The yard waste compost site has moved from the rear of the YPCC to the Babcock property on South West Street.
Access: The site is secured by a gated fence and monitored by cameras. Residents must obtain a key fob from the borough office.
Cost: The key fob costs $5 and is valid for two years, granting access between dawn and dusk.

Plan: Borough Council plans to resurface streets after the major sewage project completes in June 2019. Approximately $650,000 has been saved for this purpose.
Sidewalks: Curb and sidewalk repairs will be undertaken on Horner Street, Crawford Street, Sample Street, Caroline Street, South Marian Street, and West Triumph Street.
Timeline: Design is underway, with bids expected in early 2019.

Morning: Community Yard Sale (Throughout Ebensburg), Multi-Family Yard Sale (1st United Church), Farmer's Market (Penn Eben Park), Homecoming 5K (Ghost Town Trail - YPCC).
Mid-Day: Book & Bake Sale/Flea Market (Ebensburg Public Library), Kid's Fishing Derby (Lake Rowena), Free Tennis (Ebensburg Tennis Center), Yoga in the Park (Veteran's Park), Homecoming Duathlon (Ghost Town Trail - YPCC), Curve Baseball Clinic (Lake Rowena Field).
Evening: Children's Games, Basket Raffle & 50/50, Live Music (all at Lake Rowena), Fireworks (Dusk).

Daily Admission: Adult $6. 00, Child/Senior $4. 00. Twilight admission (Mon-Thu 6-8 PM) is $4. 00. Free admission with valid military ID.
Pool Passes (Annual): Resident Individual $120, Non-Resident Individual $150. Group discounts available.
Private Pool Rental: Available Mon-Thu 8-10 PM and Fri-Sun 6-8 PM. Fees range from $150 to $200 depending on swimmer count.

Programs: Offers individual/group lessons, junior programs, adult clinics, and "flex leagues. " Court rentals available for members and non-members.
Summer Clinics: Various clinics for Pee-Wee, Junior, Advanced Junior, Teenager, and Adult levels running from June through August.
Membership Rates:
- Annual: Single $160, Family $210, Junior $65. Out-of-Town Single $70, Family $125.
- Summer Specials: Single $60, Family $100, Junior $35.
Clinic Prices: 1-Hour clinics are $13 (Member) / $14 (Non-Member). 1. 5-Hour clinics are $18 (Member) / $20 (Non-Member).

Hours: Mon-Fri 9 AM - 9 PM, Sat 10 AM - 9 PM, Sun 12 PM - 9 PM.
Gym Membership Fees: Single/Adult $27/month, Seniors/Military/Student $20/month.
Discounts: Purchase 3 months, get the 4th free; purchase 6 months, get 2 free; purchase 9 months, get 3 free.
Access: Members 18+ can purchase a key fob for 24-hour access.