Borough of Jefferson Hills Designated as
2017 Banner Community
County officials, including members of County Council and County
Manager William D. McKain, held a press conference and ceremony on
March 31 to announce that 51 municipalities, including the Borough of
Jefferson Hills have been designated as 2017 Banner Communities.
The Banner Community Program, sponsored by the Allegheny
League of Municipalities in cooperation with the County, recognizes
those 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 and the first time that Jefferson Hills has
been recognized.
“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 local government officials,
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 its residents and
businesses each day. I congratulate the officials who represent these
communities, and thank them for the example they set in our county.”
Following the press event and ceremony in the County
Courthouse’s Gold Room, representatives of the Banner Communities
took part in a luncheon hosted by Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG),
key sponsor of the Banner Community Program.
l-r Borough Manager Tricia Levander, Councilman Dave Montgomery
and Mayor Jan Cmar accept the Banner Community award.
Annual Fish for Fun Day Draws Families
to Peters Creek on May 13
The Borough’s annual Fish for Fun Day was a huge success this
year, as 75 children and their parents and grandparents joined us
at the Peters Creek Branch of the Mon-Yough trail for the catch and
release program. The Tri-Community Anglers stocked the Creek
with over 500 trout.
Thank you to Councilwoman Vicki Ielase for coordinating the
event and John Martello for manning the hot dog grill. Thanks too,
to everyone who donated prizes or in any way helped us make
Fish for Fun day a great community event. See all of our photos
from the event on jeffersonhillsboro.org (Photo Gallery).
Largest catch of the day was an 11-inch trout by Kylie Vereb.
Brothers Collin and Carson Arthrell shared second place
honors for catches of 10 inches.
In addition to fishing and lunch, participants were
given a ticket to win some great door prizes.
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