IN Peters Township April/May 2020 | Page 14

Garbage Collection Discounts Peters Township senior citizens, age 65 and over, are eligible for a 10% discount on garbage service. Residents can receive a discount by simply providing a photo ID that includes your date of birth and current address. You can stop by the Municipal Building to register, fax your photo ID to 724.942.5022, or e-mail it to Tom Gromek, Project Coordinator at [email protected] with a subject title of Senior Garbage Discount. In addition, there is an additional income-based discount for residents who meet both criteria listed below. • Senior Citizens (65 and over) OR • Widows or Widowers aged 50 or over OR • Disabled AND • Have an Annual Income Below $35,000 To find out more or to obtain an application form, call the Peters Township Municipal Office at 724.941.4180. PETERS TOWNSHIP ARROWHEAD TRAIL & MONTOUR TRAIL The Peters Township Arrowhead Trail and Montour Trail offers 7.8 miles of paved and unpaved trails for a wide diversity of users. Because there are many benefits that the trail offers to its users, it has become more widely visited. We would like to encourage everyone to become familiar with and follow the trail rules and etiquette to ensure a safe and enjoyable time for all. ANIMAL REGULATIONS Just a friendly reminder… Rules and regulations exist for the safety and enjoyment of all park users. It is required by Township Ordinance (No. 358, June 23, 1986 and No. 553 February 23, 1998) that all animals must be leashed while on any park area, including trails. It is also the responsibility and required by Township Ordinance (No. 617, June 10, 2002) for anyone in control of an animal to properly remove animal waste and dispose of the waste in a suitable and sanitary manner by utilizing the many trash receptacle there are located throughout the parks and along the trail for your convenience. 12 PETERS TOWNSHIP Peters Township Recognized Employees for Years of Service Thirteen employees will reach a service year milestone in 2020. Peters Township would like to recognize these individuals for their dedication and service to our community. Evan Caruso (Police) - 10 Years Jay McCoy (Public Works) - 10 Years Tom Gromek (Administration) - 10 Years James Bandi (Public Works) – 15 Years David Holovack (Fire) – 15 Years Gail Rodgers (Administration) – 15 Years John Bruce (Police) – 20 Years Wendy Klima (Administration) – 20 Years Mark Madey (Police) – 20 Years Matthew Collins (Police) – 25 Years Edward Zuk (Planning) – 30 Years Thomas Shearer (Public Works) – 35 Years Kevin Cushey (Public Works) – 40 Years TRAIL RULES • No motorized vehicles except for use by individual with mobility disabilities • Wheelchairs as defined by the Department of Justice are permitted • No wider than 36” • Cannot travel faster than 15 mph under its own power on a level surface • Other power driven mobility devices powered by internal combustion engines may NOT be used • Please keep a clean area- - Pack out trash • Slower users use right side of path • Watch speed- - especially at entrance/exit points • Animals must be leashed; horses prohibited • Clean up after you pet • Enter/exit the trail at designated access areas • All must yield to maintenance or emergency vehicles • The trail is open daily from dawn until sunset • Alcohol is prohibited TRAIL ETIQUETTE • Be friendly and courteous to others • Watch out for other trail users • Respect the rights of the property owners • Give audible warning when passing other trail users • Ride at a safe, controllable speed • Travel in a consistent, predictable manner • Check behind you before you change position on the trail • Slow down and form a single file line in congested areas or other hazardous conditions • Observe trail rules and signs • Report illegal activities to the Police Department • Do not disturb plants or animals • Helmets and safety equipment are recommended • Use caution when using headphone; you may not be able to hear people trying to warn you