Brownsville Community Clean Up Day

It’s beginning to look a lot like spring, and it’s time for our community to get together and make our town look beautiful.  BARC’s annual cleanup will be held on April 27th 2013 from 9am to 3pm.  Participants will remove litter from our streets, and clean an illegal dumpsite near downtown Brownsville.  Throughout the cleanup a volunteer will be stationed in Snowdon Square to direct community members to the cleanup sites.  Lunch will be provided by Georgio’s Pizza, Fox’s Pizza, and drinks from McDonalds.  Appalachian Coal Country Team Members Sara Goots and Jamie Brackman will be supervising the event, sponsored by Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful and the Great American Cleanup.  You can register in advance by calling the BARC offices at 724-785-9331.

An illegal dump site has developed around the Dunlap Creek, and participants will remove as much trash as possible from its banks.  Restoring the Dunlap Creek is part of wider redevelopment efforts from the Brownsville Borough and The Redevelopment Authority of the County of Fayette.  Dunlap Creek is one of the key features of the Brownsville Area High School Student in Action Team’s redevelopment plan “Operation Falcon Revitalization.”  BAHS students from the environmental science club will be encouraged to attend by faculty member Kathy Lacek.

In the event of inclement weather, a rain date is scheduled for May 5.

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Brownsville Hosts 9/11 Memorial Service, Food Drive

BARC (Brownsville Area Revitalization Corporation) - Press Release- 8/24/12

On September the 8th, Mayor Lester Ward will host a 9/11 Memorial Service and a canned food drive in Brownsville's Snowdon Square.

The service will begin at 10am and featureguest speakers, a firing squad and musical performances from Brownsville native Christian Sesek.

All proceeds will be donated to the Fayette County Food Bank.The Memorial Service is being conducted in conjunction with the 9/11 national day of service in honor of emergency responders.

Attendance is free and open to the public, a canned food donation is appreciated but not required.  Contact the BARC offices with any questions by phone at 724-785-9331.

Jamie Brackman
ACCT OSM/VISTA
Brownsville Area Revitalization Corporation

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Concert for a Cause to Support the Fayette County Food Bank

For Immediate Release
1/10/2012

Contact:

Megan Sheesley
ACCT/OSM VISTA
Phone: 724.785.9331

Fax: 724.785.8626

E-mail: americorps@barcpa.org

Concert for a Cause: Support the Fayette County Food Bank

On Monday, Jan. 16, the Brownsville Area Revitalization Corporation is hosting a concert to benefit the Fayette County Food Bank. The concert will begin at 7:00 p.m. and feature local singer Christian Sesek performing classics from the likes of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin on the third floor of the Odd Fellows Building at 31 Market St. in Brownsville, PA. Admission will require a donation of at least two non-perishable items to benefit the food bank. Donations will be accepted at the door or at the BARC offices in advance. Those who donate ahead of time will receive a voucher for admission.

In November, the food bank lost a large amount of their supplies due to flooding in their storage facility. It is BARC’s hope that this food drive will replenish a portion of that supply. The items that are most needed are cereal (high fiber, low sugar), tuna, canned salmon (packed in water), 100% fruit or vegetable juice, canned beans, canned vegetables, peanut butter, canned fruit, toilet paper, facial tissue, laundry detergent, and diapers (baby and adult). Though these are the most needed items, any other non-perishable food times will also be accepted during the drive.

Those who do not plan to attend the concert are still welcome to donate to the drive. Donations can be dropped off at the BARC offices between Jan. 8 and Jan. 13 as well as on the day of the concert between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

This event is part of a national day of service that AmeriCorps VISTAs across the nation are encouraged to participate in by the Corporation for National and Community Service in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Rather than taking the national holiday off, VISTA asks its members to serve their communities in honor of Dr. King. VISTAs can participate in a wide range of events, as long as the activity honors the spirit of service that Dr. King embodied. This year, BARC’s VISTA, a member of the Appalachian Coal Country Team/Office of Surface Mining VISTA initiative, is organizing this event to benefit the Fayette County Food Bank.

In case of inclement weather, please contact the BARC offices by calling 724-785-9331 or emailing barcinfo@barcpa.org.

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BARC Launches New Retail Concept to Revitalize Community

New Artists, Crafters Co-Op Launches

Holiday Pop-Up Shop in Brownsville

BROWNSVILLE, Pa. – With the holiday shopping season at hand, a retail pop-up shop will open this week in Brownsville, simultaneously test driving the concept in the downtown and gauging consumer support for a permanent or seasonal artists and crafters co-op.

Nonna's Trunk is launching Thursday and will run through Dec. 30 in the Taylor Building, 200 Bank St. To date, shop manager Blanche Booker of East Millsboro has assembled 11 vendors, a well-rounded mix of antiques, collectibles and handmade crafts. The merchandise includes dolls, jewelry, original paintings on china, woodcrafts, stained glass and home-made truffles in addition to an eclectic assortment of vintage treasures.

"It will be welcoming like a gift shop," says Booker, who is volunteering to get the shop off the ground for the building owner, Brownsville Area Revitalization Corp. Nonna's Trunk will occupy the entire 1,200-square-foot first floor of the Taylor Building, taking occupancy to 100% for the holiday season.

Nonna's Trunk begins with a soft opening this Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday, Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. The shop will be closed Thanksgiving Day.

Grand opening weekend will get under way Nov. 25, coinciding with Brownsville's annual Light-Up Night. The shop will maintain its regular hours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the grand opening.

Nonna's Trunk has scheduled two special events during its run to stimulate interest in the new shop. Free antique appraisals will be held Nov. 26 from noon to 3 p.m. by John Mikita, a Brownsville native and owner of Mikita Auction Co, who is volunteering his time for the cause.

Dec. 3 will feature quality time with Santa from noon to 5 p.m., including a special children's craft project as a memento of the visit. Old Saint Nick is volunteering too.

Retail pop-up concepts are commonplace at lifestyle centers and regional malls as seasonal attractions for specialty shops. It's also a low-risk avenue for entrepreneurs to test their merchandise in the marketplace and building owners to fill vacant spaces on a temporary basis, often leading to a more permanent arrangement if the shop is successful.

For Booker, it's more personal. "Christmas is a season of giving so it's fitting that I and others are giving our time to launch Nonna's Trunk," she says. "Our holiday wish is it will be successful enough to open on a seasonal or permanent basis and encourage more entrepreneurs to open shops in Brownsville."

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To schedule an interview or photo:

Blanche Booker, 724-785-2541

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Brownsville Area Revitalization Corp. (BARC) is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Its mission is to achieve economic development through historic preservation, heritage tourism, outdoor recreation, community stewardship, education, youth advancements and the arts. Contact the BARC office, 724.785.9331, for additional information about programs and upcoming events.

Taste of Italy Awards Eight Winemakers

For Immediate Release
October 24, 2011

Eight Winemakers Win Coveted Awards

At BARC's 10th Annual Taste of Italy

BROWNSVILLE, Pa. – Drawing a sell-out crowd to its 10th anniversary Taste of Italy, the Brownsville Area Revitalization Corp. awarded 17 trophies to eight regional vintners for their private labels of sweet and dry wines.

Richard Quarzo of Brownsville won the crowd's favor with a red zinfandel to earn the "Last Box Charlie Award," named for the late Charles Britvich, who along with this year's winner was in the Taste of Italy's inaugural group of five winemakers. As part of the anniversary celebration, Quarzo and the remaining original participants – Dr. Alan Sally of Brownsville, Richard Dascenzo of Hiller and John Chan of Grindstone – were presented with a custom T-shirt featuring their winemaker's caricature.

Tom Hultz Jr. of Monongahela did a sweep of sweet juice category, with his "Port" wine, winning the judges' favor for first place. Hultz's "Fredonia" wine drew second place and his "Concord" earned third place.

In the sweet-other fruits category, Hultz took first place with "Chocolate Covered Cherry." Ervin Cross of West Brownsville was the second-place winner with "Peach" while George Kopsack of Richeyville came in third with his "Strawberry" wine.

The dry-crushed grapes category resulted in first and second place going to Quarzo for Old Vine Zinfandel 2009 and Cabernet Sauvignon, respectively. Third place was accorded to Joanne Bailey of Greensburg, Britvich's niece, for her zinfandel entry.

The dry-juice category was won by Dascenzo, with his "Niagara" wine. Quarzo took second place with "Amarone" and Sally placed third with "Montepulciano."

In the dry-other fruits category, Tom Roberts of Claysville won first place for "Yellow Plum" wine. Christian Ruby of California earned a second-place award for "Pina Colada" and Kopsack's "Strawberry" took third place.

The 10th anniversary Taste of Italy attracted more than 220 guests and 15 winemakers to the celebration, held at the Brownville Sons of Italy, Frank Ricco Lodge 731, at 16 Race St. Among the evening's highlights was the auction of a basketful of the participating winemakers' private labels. The winning bidder was Phil Giannetti, owner of Phil Giannetti Motors Inc., 656 National Pike East, Brownsville. BARC's raffle for an overnight stay at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort was won by Bernadette Frazier of Brownsville.

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Photo Credit: Herbert Mitchell III

From Left, Caroline Fecek, Richard Quarzo

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Brownsville Area Revitalization Corp. (BARC) is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Its mission is to achieve economic development through historic preservation, heritage tourism, outdoor recreation, community stewardship, education, youth advancements and the arts. Contact the BARC office, 724.785.9331, for additional information about programs and upcoming events.

BARC Celebrates La Dolce Vita with 10th Anniversary Taste of Italy

La Dolce Vita: BARC Celebrates

Taste of Italy's 10th Anniversary

Nearly 20 winemakers will participate in the Oct. 15 event

BROWNSVILLE, Pa. – Nearly 20 regional winemakers will compete Oct. 15 at the 10th annual Taste of Italy, one of the longest-running fund raisers for the Brownsville Area Revitalization Corp. (BARC)

Tickets go on sale Sept. 1. As in years past, the Taste of Italy will be held in the Brownsville Sons of Italy, Frank Ricco Lodge 731, at 16 Race St., beginning at 7 p.m.

The evening features wine tastings, the gift of a customized wine glass and hors d'oeuvres plus the opportunity to participate in the balloting for the People's Choice Award or as the competitors call it, the "Last Box Charlie" award, which honors the late Charlie Britvich, one of five competitors who launched the event for BARC. Competing still today are Dick Quarzo, John Chan, Rich Dascenzo, Dr. Alan Sally and Britvich's children.

The longevity of the Taste of Italy has amazed winemakers and BARC members alike. "We have a core group of winemakers and they keep it going. We could never do this without them – they give away their wine," says Caroline Fecek, chairwoman of the event from 2001-10 and a key committee member for the Taste of Italy's 10th anniversary.

By the event's third year, Fecek says the Taste of Italy started to draw significantly larger crowds and more winemakers, including competitors from Pittsburgh. "Word of mouth" publicity brought 220 people last year to Brownsville for the annual affair. This year's goal is to draw a sell-out crowd to the 250-seat Sons of Italy hall, which was recently renovated as part of a major expansion project.

"There is good-natured competition among our winemakers. They want to keep it light so we do," Fecek says. "Every year, I'm humbled by the help we get from the winemakers, volunteers and sponsors."

Several sponsors are already on board, with more on the way, to show their support for the milestone year. To date, BARC has secured sponsorships from Brownsville Marine Products, Community Foundation of Fayette County, Nemacolin Wooflands Pet Resort & Spa and Woodlands Animal Care Center, Lunden's Flower Shop and Brownsville Ambulance Service. The wine glass sponsor is Carmichaels Golf Club.

Trophies will be awarded to winemakers for sweet and dry wines in the following categories: made from grapes crushed by the vintner; bought juice, including buckets; kits; and grapes mixed with other fruits. Six judges will award trophies during the event. Also highlighting the evening is the traditional auction of a basketful of wine – private labels from participating winemakers. Conducting the sale will be professional auctioneer, Fred Peters of Brownsville.

"My expectation is to continue what Caroline has built," says Norma Ryan, BARC director and the 2011 chairwoman of the Taste of Italy. "Having grown up with a family that made wine, it's very touching and special that these winemakers are keeping the tradition alive."

Taste of Italy tickets are $35 each prior to Oct. 1 and $40 afterward or at the door. Tickets are available by contacting BARC's office at 724-785-9331. The office, located in the Flatiron Building, 69 Market St., Brownsville, is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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For additional information or schedule an interview:

Norma Ryan, 724-785-9387

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Brownsville Area Revitalization Corp. (BARC) is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Its mission is to achieve economic development through historic preservation, heritage tourism, outdoor recreation, community stewardship, education, youth advancements and the arts. Contact the BARC office, 724.785.9331, for additional information about programs and upcoming events.

Dinner Cruise on the Mon July 18th

The Gateway Clipper Fleet's Majestic

GREATER BROWNSVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE


For Immediate Release:

July 13, 2011

Backyard Fun: Dinner Cruise

On the Monongahela River

Monday's cruise will feature an evening of fun, fine dining and entertainment aboard the Majestic

BROWNSVILLE, Pa. – Join residents of the region as they come together for an evening of fun, fine dining and entertainment aboard the Gateway Clipper Fleet's Majestic.

Tickets for Monday's summertime cruise down the Monongahela River are available through the sponsors: Greater Brownsville Area and Fayette chambers of commerce (724-785-4160, Brownsville; 724-437-4571, Fayette). The July 18 event is open to the public. The Majestic will leave Brownsville's downtown wharf at 6:30 p.m. for a 2.5-hour cruise down the Monongahela River. Boarding begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are $65 per person, including dinner and entertainment.

As part of the evening's activities, the chambers will honor two local residents and businessmen. The Brownsville chamber's honoree for the 2011 Distinguished Citizen Award is Pat Ballon, owner of Brownsville Hardware Do It Best. The Fayette chamber is honoring Christopher Kennedy, sales representative for Halo Branded Solutions, as the 2011 Volunteer of the Year.

Tickets are available at select sites in addition to the chamber offices. In Brownsville, tickets are being sold at NAPA Auto Parts, 600 Market St., 724-785-3800, and Brownsville Bus Lines, 525 National Pike East, 724-785-3600.

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FOR TICKETS OR AN INTERVIEW:

Frank R. Ricco, president of the Greater Brownsville Area Chamber of Commerce, 724-785-3600 or e-mail, cgore1@att.net.

Pat Ballon Named Distiguished Citizen Brownsville Chamber

GREATER BROWNSVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE


For immediate release:

July 11, 2011

Brownsville Chamber Honoring Ballon

With Distinguished Citizen Award

BROWNSVILLE, Pa. – The Greater Brownsville Area Chamber of Commerce has selected Brownsville native and businessman, Pat Ballon, as its 2011 Distinguished Citizen.

The award will be presented July 18 as part of the festivities of the "Meet Me at the River" Cruise, a first-time joint initiative of the Greater Brownsville Area and Fayette County chambers of commerce. Each chamber has selected an honoree, with Fayette naming Christopher Kennedy of Hopwood as its 2011 Volunteer of the Year.

"Pat has been a faithful community supporter," says Frank Ricco, president of Brownsville's chamber.

Ballon is a self-made businessman whose longstanding reputation for giving back to the community is what merited the Distinguished Citizen Award. He is a 35-year member of the Hiller Fire Co., where he served as chief for 12 years; member of the board of directors for Mon-Vale Health Resources Inc. and its executive board for non-acute care and the Fayette County Area Vocational Technical School; chairman of the Luzerne Township Sewage Authority; and executive board member for the Patsy Hillman Park Foundation and the Greater Brownsville Area Chamber of Commerce. He is the 2009 recipient of Mon-Vale Health Resources' Gibbons Award for Dimensions in Service for the Health, Social and Civic Well-Being of Area Residents.

"I have always learned from Day 1 that you help people," Ballon says. "Neighbors help neighbors. That's instilled in you … and you do whatever you can to help the community." He and his wife of 22 years, Susan, are known throughout the area for their lifelong commitment to community service.

Ballon graduated from Brownsville High School in 1970 and attended California State College, predecessor of California University of Pennsylvania. He started in the business world during high school by opening a television repair shop in his parent's basement. Four years after he graduated from high school, he bought Brownsville Hardware, building it through the years into the largest independent business of its type in Fayette County – a 19,000-square-foot Do It Best store being expanded by 6,800 square feet this year and a 29-employee workforce.

Tickets for the July 18 dinner cruise are available through both chambers: 724-785-4160, Brownsville; 724-437-4571, Fayette. The Gateway Clipper will leave Brownsville's downtown wharf at 6:30 p.m. for a 2.5-hour cruise down the Monongahela River. Tickets are $65 per person, including dinner and entertainment.

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EDITOR'S NOTE: Cutline information, Pat and Susan Ballon. For additional information or an interview, contact the Greater Brownsville Area Chamber of Commerce, 724-785-3600.

Brownsville Hosts An Afternoon of Arts

For Immediate Release
7/6/11


Contact:
Blake Fisher
AmeriCorps VISTA
Phone: 724.785.9331

Fax: 724.785.8626
E-mail: barcinfo@barcpa.org



An Afternoon of Arts in Brownsville, PA


BROWNSVILLE, Pa. –

Join us for an afternoon of arts events in Brownsville, PA on July 17th.

First, visit the Gazalie Building (131 Market Street) from 1pm-4pm to view our newest ‘Images of Yesterday: A Peek into Brownsville’s Past’ photography exhibit. Take in the river from the Gazalie Building’s second level windows and enjoy photographs documenting the development of a portion of Market Street as well as Brownsville’s 1914 ‘Old Home Week’.

After the photography exhibit, grab a bite to eat at any number of local Brownsville restaurants, and then be sure to meet us on the lawn at Nemacolin Castle from 6pm-8pm to enjoy an evening of acoustic rock and blues with The Dave Iglar Band. The Dave Iglar Band has been touted as one of the best rock and blues bands in the region. The concert is free and open to the public.

Music on the Mon is supported by the Fayette County Hotel Tax through the Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts through its regional arts funding partnership, Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts (PPA) and the Community Foundation of Fayette County.

‘Images of Yesterday, A Peek Into Brownsville’s Past: The Gazalie Building’ is sponsored by The Sprout Fund Seed Award for Greene and Fayette counties. All proceeds will help BARC to continue its revitalization efforts in Brownsville.

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For additional information:

Blake Fisher, 724.785.9331

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Brownsville Area Revitalization Corp. (BARC) is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Its mission is to achieve economic development through historic preservation, heritage tourism, outdoor recreation, community stewardship, education, youth advancements and the arts. Contact the BARC office, 724.785.9331, for additional information about programs and upcoming events.

Music on the Mon Series Opens with The Jades

First Music on the Mon Concert of the Season: The Jades


BROWNSVILLE, Pa. - The first installment of this year's Music on the Mon concert series is approaching fast.

Join us on June 26 to enjoy a night of classic rock covers with The Jades. The Jades are four guys from the Monongahela Valley area who share a love of classic rock. Their basic lineup of guitar, bass, and drums is enhanced by the fact that all four members sing lead. The various talents and skills these four musicians bring to the table ensure a variety of music and fun. This free event will be held at 6 p.m. on the lawn at Nemacolin Castle, 136 Front St., Brownsville.

The Music on the Mon project is supported by the Fayette County Hotel Tax through the Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts through its regional arts funding partnership, Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts (PPA). State government funding for the arts depends upon an annual appropriation by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and support from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. PPA is administered in this region by the Community Foundation of Fayette County.
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For additional information:

Dennis Cremonese, 724.785.9331

Sun Rising on Brownsville's Redevelopment Prospects

For Immediate Release


Jan. 11, 2011

"Brownsville on the move – remembering the past, but moving forward" – Mayor Lester Ward

Sun Rising on Brownsville's Redevelopment Prospects

BROWNSVILLE, Pa. – Seven students from the Brownsville Area School District's art department will lead a community initiative on behalf of the borough's mayor to showcase five historic buildings now controlled by the Fayette County Redevelopment Authority.

The students will gather at 10 a.m. Jan. 17 in the Market Street parking lot to construct a mural that will be expanded as more buildings become available for redevelopment and adaptive reuse. The students' community day is being held in conjunction with AmeriCorps Vista's Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service 2011, a nationwide annual event promoting volunteerism as a tribute to the late Civil Rights leader.

Brownsville Borough Mayor Lester Ward initiated the multi-faceted project, which is aimed at marketing the buildings' availability to the more than 8,000 motorists who daily pass through the downtown while depicting the progress of an ongoing eminent domain case by the Fayette County Redevelopment Authority.

"What we're trying to do is bring some light to these buildings, bring light back into the town," explains the mayor, "and bring some hope."

The project's first phase will target vacant commercial properties recently acquired by the redevelopment authority – 5 Market St., 21 Market St., 18-24 Market St., 35 Market St. and 43-47 Market St. During the borough's heyday in the 1960s, commercial uses included specialty shops, a department store and a Murphy's 5&10, a now-defunct chain that embedded itself into the fabric of prosperous towns.

BASD's art students selected a sun design by senior Kendle Parsons as the focal point for a colorful mural featuring stencils of their silhouettes on the vacant storefronts. The conceptual phase included design input from AmeriCorps OSM/Vista's local volunteer Blake B. Fisher and BASD art department director Brian Nicholson.

"I've never really seen anything happening in Brownsville. I've heard it used to be busy and there were things to do. Now, there's nothing," says Parsons, who will be attending Waynesburg University in the fall. "Our project is the beginning of something new to signify Brownsville's rebirth."

In addition to Parsons, the participating BASD students are seniors Jared Gibson, Karen Ross, Gabby Vaughn and Parsons plus juniors Chad Gump, Garret Rohrer and Matt Karol.

The students' project is sanctioned by the Fayette County Redevelopment Authority, Brownsville Area School District, Brownsville Blueprint Communities Committee, Brownsville Borough, Greater Brownsville Area Chamber of Commerce, Brownsville Area Revitalization Corp., Brownsville Rotary Club, AmeriCorps Vista and the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service 2011.
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For additional information, schedule photos or interviews:

Andrew French, Executive Director, Fayette County Redevelopment Authority, 724-437-1547 ext. 210

Brownsville Mayor Lester Ward, 724-785-3363

Brian Nicholson, BASD art department director, 724-785-2021

Brownsville Community Neighborhood Watch

Brownsville Community Neighborhood Watch

WHO: Brownsville Community Neighborhood Watch, Brownsville area residents, Fayette County Crime Stoppers Organization

WHAT: Public Meeting/Question & Answer Session

WHEN: Wednesday, October 27th, 2010 @ 7PM

WHERE: Brownsville North Side Fire Company

TOPIC: Brownsville’s Neighborhood Watch will welcome representatives from the Fayette County Crime Stoppers to their October meeting.  The representatives will address the mission of their organization and the role the public can play in making Fayette County a safer place to live. Mayor Ward will host a question and
answer session regarding crime stopping in the borough. Please plan to attend, as this meeting will be an excellent opportunity for residents to ask questions and voice concerns about crime issues that we are facing. The Neighborhood Watch and Mayor Ward welcome everyone from Brownsville Borough and our surrounding communities to this special event. We want to hear from you! As always, Neighborhood Watch will serve refreshments following the meeting. We welcome all existing and prospective members.

Brownsville Community Neighborhood Watch September Meeting

Brownsville Community Neighborhood Watch

WHO: Brownsville Community Neighborhood Watch, Brownsville area residents, Fayette County Crime Stoppers

WHAT: Public Meeting/Question & Answer Session

WHEN: Wednesday, September 29th, 2010 @ 7PM

WHERE: Brownsville North Side Fire Company

TOPIC: Representatives from the Fayette County Crime Stoppers will be speaking about their role in stopping crime. Neighborhood Watch President Norma Ryan will offer comments regarding crime watch
in our town. In addition, Mayor Lester Ward will speak about the accountability of the Brownsville Police Department and his personal role in stopping crime. This meeting will be an excellent opportunity for residents to ask questions and voice concerns about crime issues that we are facing. The Neighborhood Watch and Mayor Ward welcome everyone from Brownsville Borough and our surrounding communities to this special event. We want to hear from you! As always, Neighborhood Watch will serve refreshments following the meeting. We welcome all existing and prospective members.
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Healthy Steps of Fayette County Walk September 1

For Immediate Release
August 18, 2010

The Healthy Steps Walk that was scheduled for Wednesday, August 4th has been rescheduled due to that terrible storm we experienced......so here is the updated info.....


At 6:30 PM on Wednesday, September 1st, Healthy Steps of Fayette County will be hosting an historic walking tour. The tour will meet in the rear parking lot of the Northside Fire Department (next to Napa). It will proceed down Front Street through downtown, to the wharf, and will end with a full tour of the Flatiron Heritage Center and Frank Melega Art museum.

This event is open to everyone! There is no pre-registration, although you may e-mail me or call me 724.366.1731 if you have questions. All you have to do is come to the Northside Fire Department on Wednesday, September 1st at 6:30 PM......it would probably be a good idea to arrive 15 minutes early. This event is also entirely free. However, donations will be accepted. They will benefit BARC's (Brownsville Area Revitalization Corporation) ongoing efforts to revitalize our community.

This will be a wonderful event, and I hope to see you there!

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