WHAT’S NEWS IN WEST JEFFERSON HILLS
JEFFERSON HILLS
CELEBRATES
DESIGNATION AS
BANNER COMMUNITY
County officials, including members
of County Council and County Manager
William D. McKain, CPA, announced that
51 municipalities have been designated as
2017 Banner Communities. The program,
sponsored by the Allegheny League of
Municipalities in cooperation with the
county, recognizes communities committed
to professional development, prudent fiscal
management, transparency, accountability
and proactive communications to engage
community stakeholders. This is the fifth year
of the program.
“Local government is considered by
many to be the most important form of
government because of its direct impact on
the daily lives of residents. The job of being
a local government official, whether elected
or appointed, has become an increasingly
complex occupation,” said County Executive
Rich Fitzgerald. “The Banner Community
Program designation is a public recognition of
the efforts that these government officials take
on behalf of residents and businesses each
day. I congratulate the officials who represent
these communities, and thank them, for the
example they set in our county.”
Sixteen municipalities have been part
of the Banner Community Program since
its inception in 2012. Those communities
include Collier, Cranberry Township (Butler
County), Etna, Hampton, Indiana, Leetsdale,
McCandless, North Fayette, Ohio, Reserve,
Richland, Ross, Sewickley, Upper St. Clair,
Whitehall and Wilkins.
Another 30 municipalities received
the Banner Community designation for
multiple years including Baldwin Borough,
Bethel Park, Brentwood, Butler Township
(Butler County), Castle Shannon, Crescent,
Dormont, East Deer, East McKeesport,
Edgewood, Fox Chapel, Green Tree,
Harrison, Kilbuck, Millvale, Mt. Lebanon,
Munhall, North Versailles, O’Hara, Pine,
Port Vue, Scott, Shaler, Sharpsburg, South
Park, Tarentum, Verona, West Deer, West
View and Wilkinsburg. The newest Banner
Communities include Bellevue, Elizabeth
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Township, Jefferson Hills, Monroeville and
Swissvale, all of which are celebrating their
first year in the program.
“This Banner Community Program was
implemented five years ago to challenge
municipalities to implement best practices
in municipal governance, specifically in the
areas of fiscal responsibility, public safety,
professional development and through
proactive and transparent communications
with residents. I am pleased to report that so
many of our communities have responded
to that challenge,” said Jason Davidek,
Executive Director of ALOM. “I congratulate
the local officials representing the 2017
Banner Communities, thank you for your
participation in the program and thank you
for your commitment to good government.”
PROGRAMS AT THE
PLEASANT HILLS
PUBLIC LIBRARY
302 Old Clairton Road
412.655.2424
pleasanthillslibrary.org
Preschool Storytime: Tuesdays, through
Nov. 28, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Explore
different themes through stories, songs,
crafts, and a snack. For children ages 3½ to
6 years old, with or without a caregiver. No
registration necessary.
Baby Book Nook:
Wednesdays, through Nov. 29, 10:30 and
11:30 a.m.
Nursery and action rhymes, songs, books,
and so much more. For children ages birth to
2 years old, with a caregiver. No registration
necessary.
Tot Time:
Thursdays, through Nov. 30, 10:30 a.m.
Learn and grow with stories, songs, finger
plays, fun activities, and a snack. For children
ages 2 to 3½ years old, with a caregiver. No
registration necessary.
Teen Games n’At:
Thursdays, Sept. 7 and 14, 3:30 p.m.
Stuff your face with pizza and other
delicious snacks while playing a wide variety
of board, card, and Wii games and hanging
out with friends. For teens in grades 6 – 12.
No registration necessary.
PJ Family Story Time – Love Your Library:
Monday, Sept. 11, 7 p.m.
We love our library. Join us for stories
about libraries, silly songs, a fun craft,
and a delicious snack. Wear your PJs and
bring a stuffed friend to join in the fun.
Family Program. Please register by calling
412.655.2424 or emailing danylod@
einetwork.net.
“Love Your Library” Kid Creations:
Monday, Sept. 18, 4 p.m.
Show some library love by making your
very own no-sew heart pillow and a duct tape
library card holder. A $5 donation per crafter
is requested and will be collected at the event.
For children and teens in grades 3 and up.
Please register by calling 412.655.2424 or
emailing [email protected].
Kids and Furry Friends Fundraiser:
Tuesday, Sept. 19, 6:30 p.m.
Make your very own furry friend from
Noah’s Ark Animal Workshop to take home
AND read to some of our “Tail Waggin’
Tutor” therapy dog friends. Come into the
library to pre-order your stuffed pet friend
($20 will be collected the night of the
event) by Friday, September 8, and you will
get a free “Love Your Library” collar at the
event. Family program. Please register by
calling 412.655.2424 or emailing danylod@
einetwork.net