WHAT’S NEWS IN MURRYSVILLE
entrants. Questions and/or comments can be
directed to [email protected].
EXPORT TO DEVELOP
MASTER PLAN FOR NEW
PARK
ENJOY A WALK WITH THE
WESTERN PA MUSHROOM
CLUB
The Western Pennsylvania Mushroom Club
offers group walks and meetings throughout
each month at various local locations. For
more information and a complete list of
upcoming meetings, email cs4wpmc@gmail.
com or visit wpamushroomclub.org.
Export Borough has engaged Pashek
Associates to develop a Master Site Plan for
16+ acres of open space situated along
Kennedy Avenue, east of Italy Road, as a
community park. The land was donated by
local businessman J.M. Hall, Jr. to the citizens
of Export for development of a community
park. If you would like to know more about
this project, please contact Melanie Litz at
724.327.7308.
2016 MURRYSVILLE
PHOTO CONTEST
Entering its 10th year, the Murrysville
Photo Contest will once again provide a way
for area photographers to showcase the best of
their outdoor Murrysville photos. Everyone
views parks, natural areas and neighborhoods
from a unique perspective. Through the eye
of the photographer, the photo contest offers
an opportunity for Murrysville residents and
non-residents alike to record special parts of
the Murrysville community.
This year’s contest categories include:
Wildlife; Plant Life; Landscapes; People;
Pets; and Photos by Young Photographers
(age 15 and under).
Additionally, the Popular Choice category
continues, following its well-received
inaugural year.
All entries are posted online by Doug
Bauman, the contest “Photomeister.” This
provides the opportunity to scope out the
competition in the various contest categories,
and also to browse a collection of beautiful
photos from Murrysville.
A detailed description of the contest can be
found at murrysvillephotocontest.org. Be sure
to also check out the Facebook page — visit
early and often!
The 2015 Murrysville Photo Contest
received 177 entries from both seasoned,
yearly contributors as well as first-time
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‘HOWL-IDAY’ PARTY WITH
WALKERS PET HOTAIL
Walkers Pet HoTail will host its annual
“Howl-iday” Party on Thursday, Dec. 15,
from 7 to 8 p.m. This party will be free for
anyone to attend. A call in advance regarding
NEW SIGN DEDICATION
attendance is
encouraged, but
an RSVP is not
required. Holiday
portraits with Santa
Paws will be offered.
Donations for
photographs will be
accepted to benefit
the Westmoreland
CART (County
Animal Response
Team). All dogs MUST be on leash.
Veterinary records are required – so our
partygoers don’t get each other sick! Rabies,
Distemper Series vaccinations must be
current.
Walkers Pet HoTail is located at 4603
William Penn Hwy. in Murrysville. For
more information, call 724.927.7297 or visit
walkerspethotail.com. n
On Wednesday, Sept. 7, the Murrysville Rotary Club held a special dedication ceremony
for the new Rotary Miracle Sports Complex sign located in Murrysville Community Park.
The sign also recognizes Mine Safety Appliances’ charitable donation to Miracle Field and
participation in the project.