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No tax increase Reporter in boro for 2019, Allentown trash rate will go up Inside This Week’s South • Pittsburgh

As fall colors painted the city, some very talented artists were painting the streets of Allentown.

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Mt. Oliver

Rep. Harry Readshaw, DAllegheny, announced that $280,000 in state tax credits under the Neighborhood Partnership Program (NPP) were awarded, benefitting more than 11,000 residents.

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Allentown

Ten community redevelopment and outreach projects in the 19th Legislative District will benefit from $1.2 million in tax credits, state Rep. Jake Wheatley, D-Allegheny, announced.

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Carrick

A community meeting to discuss a proposed stormwater project in Volunteers Field will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, from 6-7:30 p.m. at HEARCORP, 25 Carrick Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15210.

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Citywide

The City of Pittsburgh is expanding its Christmas Tree Recycling program this year by providing ten drop-off locations for trees starting this week.

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By Margaret L. Smykla Contributing Writer There will be no tax increase for Mt. Oliver residents in 2019 following unanimous adoption of a $2.3 million budget at the Dec. 17 meeting of Mt. Oliver council.

The property tax rate remains unchanged at 13.5 mills. The millage rate has remained the same since 2006.

The meeting began with public safety report for November as presented by Mayor Frank Bernardini.

He reported there were 626 total calls for service, and 14 drug arrests, the latter for the seizure of marijuana, crack cocaine, heroin, and drug paraphernalia. So far this year, there have been more than 300 drug arrests.

Traffic stops conducted during the month totaled 103.

There was one burglary on Giffin Avenue, which is on ongoing investigation. There was a robbery at the Northwest Savings Bank, with the actor arrested.

There were no DUI arrests in November.

The K-9 units were used 22 times, including for drug searches, arrests, warrant service, park-and-walks, traffic stop, and targeted patrols. Four warrants were served by the police department.

The police responded to 10 commercial alarms and 12 residential alarms.

Parking Enforcement wrote 95 borough tickets, while the Police Department wrote 56 borough tags. There were 45 state citations issued for parking violations.

The total collected for payment of fines for tickets issued in November was $1,781. In magistrate ordered fines, $375 was paid.

All police equipment is operating properly.

The total miles on all vehicles for November was 2,617 miles. Vehicle maintenance and repair totaled $1,823.76.

The mayor next reiterated his opposition to a proposal to turn the former Mt. Oliver School building on Hays Avenue into a health and care giving facility operated by the human service agency Auberle. The faith-based organization has operated programs for 60 years dealing with substance abuse, job training, counseling, and more.

“You do not bring gasoline and dynamite to a bonfire,” he said.

At prior meetings he stated the police department is overloaded with all of the drug activity in the borough. At this evening’s council meeting, he said the police and fire departments are opposed to the plan.

The proposal was scheduled to go before the borough Zoning Hearing Board in a public hearing the following evening.

However, prior to the zoning hearing, the proposal was withdrawn and will be rescheduled at a later date.

Borough manager Rick Hopkinson said the property lies in a commercial district with use by special exception.

“This meets the zoning ordinance requirements,” he said.

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Officers from the Zone 3 Police Station in Allentown contributed to the Brashear Association’s Holiday Assistance Program by donating boxes of new toys. The officers dropped off the toys during the annual open house at Brashear’s Allentown Learning and Engagement Center on Warrington Avenue.

City PLI department launches beta site for online licensing The City of Pittsburgh Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections (PLI) has launched online business licensing, making it easier to open and operate a business in Pittsburgh.

This is the first portion of the OneStopPGH project that will bring the city’s development and property maintenance process online over the coming year.

Customers can now apply for, renew, and amend all types of business and trade licenses online. Citizens can also look up existing business license holders via name, address or license number. The site is in beta testing and will be continually improved to enhance customer experiences.

Visit the OneStopPGH website, http://pittsburghpa.gov/onestoppgh/, to learn more about the ongoing project, including instructional

videos on how to set up an account.

“PLI is excited to provide more efficient and convenient services to our customers online,” said PLI Director Maura Kennedy. “Today’s beta launch is the culmination of

a lot of effort by our Department to better meet the needs of a 21st century Pittsburgh.

In less than five years, PLI went from processing licenses by hand via paper to a fully online electronic system.”

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Ashley De Silva was commissioned by RE360 to bring her unique style to Allentown for a mural on the side of 831 East Warrington Avenue, one of three public art project recently completed in Allentown. See Page 3 for more information.

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No tax increase in boro for 2019, trash rate will go up

Continued from Page 1 Mr. Bernardini previously presented county Executive Rich Fitzgerald with a 200-signature petition opposed to the facility.

Under Auberle’s substance use disorder program proposed for placement in the borough, families impacted by a caregiver’s addiction will move into one of the fa-

This week’s So. Pgh. Housing Court hearings

The following Housing Court cases are scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 26, at 8:00 a.m. in Pittsburgh Municipal Court: • Roland Rezba, 2507 S. 18th Street, 17th Ward, Code PM108.1.1.

• Denise Stanley, 138 Chalfont Street, 18th Ward, Code PM108.1.1.

• Stephanie El, 12 Sylvania Avenue, 18th Ward, Code PM108.1.1.

• Second North LLC, 343 Arabella Street, 18th Ward, Codes PM108.1.1, PM302.4, PM108.2.

All Housing Court cases are open to the public. Judge King’s office (Mt. Oliver Borough and Pittsburgh Wards 18, 29, 30 and 32) is located at 2213 Brownsville Road, Carrick. Judge Motznik’s office (Pittsburgh’s 19th Ward) is at 736 Brookline Blvd., Brookline. Judge Ricciardi’s office (Pittsburgh Wards 4, 16 and 17) is located at 900 Sarah Street, Suite 208, on South Side. Pittsburgh Municipal Court is at 660 First Avenue.

Mt. Oliver Housing Court

The following Mt. Oliver Borough Housing Court cases are scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. in Municipal District Judge Richard King’s Courtroom: • Keilan Walls, 222 Giffin Avenue, Mt. Oliver Borough, 209.4G, Trash Storage.

• Bat Ami Sulami, 136 Sherman Street, Mt. Oliver Borough, 302.1, Debris.

• Kristen Raneri, 607 Transverse Avenue, Mt. Oliver Borough, 209.4G, Trash Storage.

All Mt. Oliver Housing Court cases are open to the public. Judge King’s office is located at 2213 Brownsville Road, Carrick.

COMMON VIOLATIONS This is just a short working list of codes & “titles” and is not comprehensive or to be used for anything other than personal reference. All code books are available for purchase through the Bureau of Building Inspection if more information is needed.

Pittsburgh Building Code, Title 10 2003 International Property Maintenance Code

Chapter 3

Sec. 301.3 Vacant structures

Sec. 302.3 Sidewalks

(walkways, driveways, parking spaces)

Sec. 302.4 Weeds

Sec. 302.7 Accessory structures

(detached garages, fences, walls)

Sec. 302.8 Motor vehicles

(inoperative or unlicensed on property)

Sec. 304.7 Roofs and drainage

Sec. 304.10 Stairways, decks, porches,

balconies

Sec. 304.13 Windows

Sec. 304.15 Doors

Sec. 305.1 General

(maintain clean & sanitary conditions,

interior)

Sec. 307.1 Rubbish or garbage

(interior and/or exterior)

Sec. 315.1 Combustible materials storage

Chapter 7

Sec. 704.2 Smoke alarms 2003 International Building Code

Chapter 1002.01

Section 115.1 Unsafe Structure

Section 110.1 Failure to apply for

Certificate of Occupancy

Section 105.1 Failure to obtain or

comply with permit for work

Pittsburgh Code, Title 6 (Conduct)

Sec. 620.06A Graffiti

Sec. 601.11 Dumping Pittsburgh Zoning Code, Title 9

Sec. 922.02A Failure to secure a

Certificate of Occupancy

cility’s apartments for four to six months with treatment focused on everyone challenged by that addiction.

While the addicted caregiver will receive treatment

by Auberle and UPMC addiction specialists, the children will have access to tutoring, mental health services, recreation activities, enrichment programs, and other services.

“I’m not against helping anyone. But we have to help ourselves first,” the mayor said.

He has also accused the zoning hearing board of being “comprised,” referring to a telephone call to a member from the Auberle CEO, and which may be an ethics violation, he said.

Solicitor Emily Mueller has said an ethic violation would depend on the content of the conversation, which she does not know.

The mayor quoted the borough code of favoring the “public interest” over any “private interest.”

In the fire department report for November, there were 55 incidents, of which 43 were for EMS and 12 were fire related.

A “Stop the Bleed” class held at the fire hall on December 6 drew about 25 attendees who learned how to act quickly to stop traumatic blood loss, such as during a shooting, and more.

In the planning report, Deana Wuenschel reported the committee is working on updates to the zoning ordinance, with a goal of completion by January.

In the treasurer’s report, 82 percent of the borough’s property tax has been collected so far, or $711,765. In delinquent taxes, $130,311 has been collected this year.

In the code enforcement report for November, Councilman Aaron Graham reported there were 30 violations, and 46 of 696 open cases year to date.

There were 13 hearings in

front of District Magistrate Richard King.

Thirty-five rental licenses were issued for 73 units, and 21 rental applications/notices were mailed out for licenses expiring Dec. 31.

No building or occupancy permits were issued. One zoning permit was issued.

There are continuing legal proceedings for the demolition of 253 Ormsby and 118 Penn.

Mr. Graham said the committee is working on a revised rental ordinance.

The code enforcement report is available on the borough website.

In public safety, Councilman Justin Viale reported the Police Dept. is looking to hire a full-time and a parttime police officer. The force is short two officers.

In the public works report for November, Councilman Dave Lowe reported routine facility maintenance was conducted, such as emptying trash, cleaning/sweeping, and re-stocking supplies.

Trash cans were emptied three times per week in the business district, and TVs, tires, and debris were picked up throughout the borough.

In Transverse and Ormsby parks, workers emptied trash cans/spot swept three times per week. They also cleaned leaves on Margaret, Rustic, Transverse, clock tower, and the back side of Walnut. Potholes were patched around the borough.

In sanitary/storm sewer maintenance, inlets were cleaned throughout the borough. Seven dye tests were performed.

All tools and equipment were winterized.

The public works department put up the Christmas Tree and hung wreaths along Brownsville Rd. In economic development, Councilwoman Tina Reft reported “Up On the Hilltop,” was a success, drawing more than 100 participants.

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“It was a wonderful, positive community event,” she said.

In other borough news, garbage bills were mailed out the first week of December.

Waste Management will also be sending out a mailing related to the service change.

The borough will be returning in January to Waste Management as its garbage hauler.

Residents pay the borough, and the borough pays Waste Management. Billing is by Keystone Collections.

The garbage bills are up $6, but there is a 5 percent discount if paid by Feb. 15.

The ambulance service fee is $35 per year.

In the question-and-answer period that concludes council meetings, an attendee asked if people are still being cited for putting their trash out too early. The resident said he sees trash on his street placed outside days early.

The answer was yes, citing does occur.

The next council meeting will be on January 21.

South Pittsburgh Real Estate Transactions 16th Ward MO Rentals Inc. to Timothy and Guy Williams at 3221 Josephine St. for $59,900.

17th Ward Steven Zarglis to MJT Real Estate LLC at 1502 E. Carson St. for $420,000.

Joseph Calloway to Christopher Michael Pollick at 1116 E. Warrington Ave. for $195,000.

Estate of Michelle Pisano to Marsam Leasing LLC at 2629 Quarry St. for $40,000.

18th Ward Pritchard Hill Capital LLC to Ester Miletic Ramirez and Sandra Pacic at 67 Beltzhoover Ave. for $143,537.

Gerald Tillman to Robert Dean at 845 Gearing Ave. for $28,500.

Tuff Properties LLC to 1 Fix Bricks LLC at 432 Iberia St. for $65,000.

Estate of Frank Evanovich to Rhonda Bracey at 245 Institute St. for $84,000.

Vivek Shastry to Derek and Heidi Marie Perrone at 67 Ruth St. for $86,000.

19th Ward Judith Kim to Kincaid Investments LLC at 442 Boggs Ave. for $31,500.

Carmella Kramer estate et al. to Santa Rosa Properties LLC at 42 Greenbush St. for $70,000.

First Boggs Trust #102540 to RTO SA Holdings 181 L.P. at 254 Lelia St. for $32,000.

Estate of Alfreda Osborne to Chuck Muckle at 219 Natchez St. for $35,000.

AD Realty Construction LLC to Curtis Kimmel at 801 Southern Ave. for $159,900.

29th Ward First Brownsville Trust 1026080 to Nawaf Alsreheen at 2608 Churchview Ave. for $20,000.

Leo Tegethoff to St. Peters Episcopal Church at 101 Duffland St. for $80,000.

John Mullen to Grand Old Properties LLC at 170 Kirk Ave. for $29,700.

Michael Miller to Tom Apitsch at 2001 Plateau St. for $35,000.

Mt. Oliver Pritchard Hill Capital LLC to Dawa and Risang Gyaltsen at 426 Carl St. for $72,000.

Mary Lou Haney to Anand Sriramagiri at 257 Ormsby Ave. for $215,000.

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Allentown popping with new color in public art projects As fall colors painted the city, some very talented artists were painting the streets of Allentown.

Various artists from around the world have been working in the neighborhood throughout October, November, and December, sharing their talent with the community and leaving their impressive works of art behind.

Allentown’s first new mural can be found on the side of Warrington Beer, facing Asteroid Way, at 812 East War-

rington Avenue. The piece – which incorporates colors red, blue, and gold, and is based around the theme of night and day – was painted by “Dripped on the Road,” a traveling artist residency program funded by Pabst Blue Ribbon. The four artists who worked on the piece came from Portland, New York and Mexico City. Allentown was their first stop on a tour along the East Coast.

Other new works in Allentown were created by local

Continued from Page 1 The online licensing launch is part of a larger licensing overhaul by the Department.

Earlier this year, PLI rewrote the city’s business licensing code for the first time since the 1980s and recalibrated license fees based on a study of associated Departmental time and costs. Visit pittsburghpa. gov/pli/licenses to learn more.

Some of the key changes in the legislation include: • Standardizing insurance limits and requirements across license types • Eliminating redundant license types • Creating a new fire sup-

pression contractor license (effective Jan. 1 2019). From that date on, fire suppression permits may only be issued to those license holders. Existing permits can be completed by the previously named contractor.

• Requiring trade license holders to earn 8 hours of CEUs annually to renew their license. A list of what is accepted as a CEU and when they must be completed can be found on the PLI website, https://goo.gl/spiAsM. The online business licensing launch is the first of a four part project to bring all of Pittsburgh’s development processes online, making it easier to live and work in the city. PLI and Department of City Planning permitting will go online in the Summer of 2019, with Department of Mobility and Infrastructure and Fire Bureau permits to follow in the Winter of 2019.

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Pittsburgh artists Ashley De Silva and Asia Lae Bey. Ms. De Silva, who also recently completed a mural “With Love” in Braddock, was commissioned by RE360 to bring her unique style to Allentown for a mural on the side of 831 East Warrington Avenue.

Across the E. Warrington and Arlington avenues intersection from Ms. De Silva’s mural, at 1109 Arlington Avenue, is the work of artist Asia Lae Bey. Ms. Bey was commissioned by the Hilltop Alliance, with funding from PNC Charitable Trusts, to design a series of window panels, which display vibrant interpretations of everyday scenes in Pittsburgh’s south Hilltop neighborhoods.

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Allentown will benefit from state tax credit program Ten community redevelopment and outreach projects in the 19th Legislative District will benefit from $1.2 million in tax credits, state Rep. Jake Wheatley, D-Allegheny, announced.

The projects range from the redevelopment of mixused commercial buildings and workforce development, to community outreach and well-being, and the renovation or removal of blighted buildings across the district.

“I’m happy to announce these substantial tax credits that were awarded to multiple entities within the 19th Legislative District,” Rep. Wheatley said. “We’re trying to enact change and progression here in our neighborhoods, with projects geared toward breaking down barriers to employment and renovating and removing blighted structures.

None of this would be doable without the generous tax cred-

its awarded by the commonwealth.”

The 10 entities and the tax credits they received are: · Community Kitchen Pittsburgh, located in Hazelwood - $55,000. · ACH Clear Pathways, located in the Hill District $55,000. · Pittsburgh Gateways Corp., located in the Hill District - $82,500. · Hilltop Alliance, located in Allentown - $200,000. · Northside Leadership Conference Inc., located in Northside - $360,000. · Hill Community Development Corp., located in the Hill District - $160,000. · A. Philip Randolph Institute, located Downtown $93,750. · Pennsylvania Women Work, located Downtown $75,000. · Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group Man-

A community meeting to discuss a proposed stormwater project in Volunteers Field will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, from 6-7:30 p.m. at HEARCORP, 25 Carrick Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15210.

The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority’s stormwater project at Volunteers Field is part of a larger initiative to reduce pollution, flooding and stormwater runoff within Saw Mill Run. The project will help to re-

duce sedimentation and improve water quality throughout Saw Mill Run and will manage stormwater within the park.

The meeting will share ideas about preliminary design concepts, provide input to coordinate around park activities and help shape the final project design.

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chester, located in Manchester - $135,000. · FOCUS North America, Pittsburgh Branch, located in the Hill District - $68,750.

The tax credit program, managed by the state Department of Community and Economic Development, provides

the credits to businesses that donate capital to support projects that address neighborhood and community problems, including affordable housing, veteran’s initiatives, crime-prevention education, job training and long-term community revitalization.

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Tax credits will benefit residents of Mt. Oliver Rep. Harry Readshaw, DAllegheny, announced that $280,000 in state tax credits under the Neighborhood Partnership Program (NPP) were awarded, benefitting more than 11,000 residents.

The funding supports Economic Development South, a community development corporation in the South Pittsburgh/South Hills region of

Allegheny County.

“The tax credits approved today will continue to support community investments from rehabbing housing and a blighted commercial building, to attracting new businesses, cleaning up and beautifying streetscapes, and creating jobs,” Rep. Readshaw said.

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St. George calendars on sale in A-town St. George calendars are now available in Allentown.

These 2019 calendars feature a different color photo from St. George Church

The South Side Chamber of Commerce presented its Phillips Elementary School Student of the Month Award for December to second grader Annabelle Foster for her academic accomplishments. Pictured (from left) are Chamber Vice President Rebecca Kasavich; Annabelle (front) with her father and mother, Chis and Crystal Foster; Anna Marie Kijanka of New York Life and sponsor of the award; Phillips Principal Dana Boesenberg; and. second grade teacher Anna Tarka-DiNunzio.

Holiday hours for some county offices In observance of the upcoming New Year’s holiday, county offices will have shortened hours and will also be closed on the actual holiday, with a few exceptions: On Monday, Dec. 31, the Court of Common Pleas and the District Attorney’s Office will be closed for the courtobserved New Year’s Day holiday. The Department of Court Records will also be closed, with the exception of the Marriage License/Pass-

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State residents reminded of mental health, substance use disorders resources during the holiday season Last week, members of the Wolf Administration spoke in the state Capitol Rotunda to share resources and advice for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders (SUD) during the holiday season.

“This time of year is hard for many people and for varying reasons. During this holiday season, I urge all Pennsylvanians to be kind to one another and help to break stigma associated with SUD,” said Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) Secretary Jennifer Smith. “In doing so, we can give individuals the courage to seek the help and resources they need and so desperately deserve.

Whether you are in recovery, seeking treatment for the first time, or need information on how you can help or support a loved one’s journey, there are resources available throughout the holiday season.”

DDAP maintains a toll-free helpline that connects callers looking for treatment options for themselves or a loved one to resources in their community. You can reach the Get Help Now helpline at 1-800-662HELP (4357). The helpline is available 24/7 – including Christmas Eve and Day and

New Year’s Eve and Day. An anonymous chat service offering the same information to individuals who may not be comfortable speaking on the phone is also available at www.ddap.pa.gov.

Additionally, the administration recently announced the launch of the Drug and Alcohol Referral Tool, https:// www.humanservices.state. pa.us/Dart, a website designed to help Pennsylvanians seeking SUD treatment resources for themselves or a loved one find treatment options and other related services in their area.

“Remember your support system, and do not hesitate to use them if needed. If you are alone and cannot access your support system, the Get Help Now helpline can also be an ally,” said Secretary Smith. “Helpline employees are trained professionals who understand the sensitivity of an individual in a crisis and the complexity of the drug and alcohol system. They will remain on the line with the caller until treatment and resources have been identified and a warm handoff with a facility or provider has been made.”

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (or NAMI), extra stress, sen-

timental memories, or unrealistic expectations can lead to the holiday blues. One in five adults suffers from a mental illness in America, with 64 percent of people saying they were affected by the holiday blues.

“The holiday season can also be stressful for many, and people who experience feelings of anxiety or depression may feel this more during this time,” said Department of Human Services Secretary Miller. “If you or a loved one are suffering from mental illness or are experiencing feelings like this for the first time, know that you are not alone.

Make time for yourself as much as you can, surround yourself with people who love and support you, and if you need extra help, resources are available to help you.”

“With the festive holiday season upon us, it is not uncommon for the holiday blues to creep up on many people, but particularly on the elderly population,” said Secretary of Aging Teresa Osborne. “In addition to looking out for signs, including sadness, inactivity, loss of interest or appetite, or increased alcohol consumption, it’s important to take some time to make sure our elderly loved ones are safe

State unveils new online tool to connect residents with treatment and services ment and support services near the user, as well as a list of additional resources. The survey does not ask any identifying information and does not save answers.

“I want to make sure people in the Pittsburgh region are aware of this important new tool,” said Rep. Readshaw.

“All too often people who are struggling with addiction, or whose family members are

struggling, are unaware of the services and support available to them or their family members. These are vital resources that can save a life, and connecting people with them is critical in combating the scourge of addiction.”

The Drug and Alcohol Referral Tool provides resources based on age, residence and veteran status – and can list resources if a person is homeless or has issues with transportation or legal concerns. However, the survey does not evaluate eligibility for resources provided. Instead, it refers users to how they can obtain more information or assess their eligibility.

Regardless of a person’s situation, if an individual is in need of a trained professional to assist them in finding substance use treatment or to learn more about programs, they can call Pennsylvania’s Get Help Now Hotline at 1-800-662-HELP. “Whether facing drug-, alcohol- or gambling-related addiction issues, there is help available for Pennsylvanians in need,” Rep. Readshaw said.

“No Pennsylvanian or their family should have to struggle alone. There are resourcThe Allentown Senior Citizen Center celebrated the Season es available to help. Together, by hosting over 80 participants at the annual Christmas we can save lives.” party. Adding to the fun were Santa and Mrs. Claus with Mary Smith.

In an effort to help Pennsylvanians battling addiction connect with available treatment, resources and services, state Rep. Harry Readshaw says the state has unveiled a new anonymous online survey available to anyone in the commonwealth.

The survey, available at www.ddap.pa.gov/GetHelp asks visitors a series of questions and returns a list of treat-

and staying active.”

If you or someone you love is in crisis, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available by calling 1-800-273-8255. The hotline is staffed 24/7 by trained counselors who can offer free, confidential support. Help can also be accessed through the Crisis Text Line by texting “PA” to 741-741.

Mental health services are coordinated at a local level by county mental health and developmental services offices.

They can determine the appropriate program for an individual’s unique situation and needs. More information about these offices and their locations can be found at www.dhs.pa.gov.

The holidays may also be difficult for individuals in recovery, especially if they become stressed by changes to their schedule or daily routine, have strained or non-existent relationships with family members, or are faced with potential triggers while attending holiday parties and other celebrations.

According to the Center for Disease Control, the most dangerous time of the year for substance use and alcohol related deaths are around the holiday months. The Wolf Administration encourages all Pennsylvanians to take advantage of the standing order to obtain Naloxone over the holidays.

“Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse the effects of an overdose,” Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said. “After the success of Stop Overdoses in Pa: Get Help Now Week, we realize that Pennsylvanians are dedicated to helping to save lives of not only their loved ones, but also anyone who has overdosed. Naloxone is available at many local pharmacies without a prescription through the standing order written in 2015.”

Families can support their loved ones in recovery by limiting their drinking or other substance use, properly disposing of old and unwanted prescription medication, and by creating a welcoming, safe, and compassionate environment for their loved one. This includes respecting what a loved one may or may not want to talk about, avoiding rehashing old problems, and being understanding if your friend or family member needs to remove themselves from a triggering situation.

For more information on treatment options in Pennsylvania, county-based resources, and the Wolf Administration’s efforts to combat the opioid epidemic, visit www. pa.gov/opioid.

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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 26, 2018

City expands annual Christmas Tree recycling program to 10 sites The City of Pittsburgh is expanding its Christmas Tree Recycling program this year by providing ten drop-off locations for trees starting this week.

The program gives residents the ability to have their trees recycled rather than sent to a landfill, which happens when the trees are left at the curb.

Only two drop-off sites were available last year. This year ten sites will be avail-

able for tree drop-off for one month, from December 26 to January 26. Three of the sites are DPW facilities that take yard waste year-round.

All ornaments, netting, tinsel and tree stands must be removed from the tree before it is dropped off.

The Forestry and Environmental Services divisions within the Department of Public Works are collaborating to chip the trees into pine mulch, which will be made

available to the public for free this spring.

The tree recycling program also dovetails with the city’s Climate Action Plan, which has a zero waste goal.

Residents may call 311 or visit the website here for more information. The website features a map to help residents find their most convenient drop-off location.

Three DPW sites are available year-round for yard debris, including Christmas tree,

drop-off, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Monday through Saturday.

They are: Hazelwood: 3rd Division of Public Works, Melanchton Avenue off 5200 block of 2nd Avenue, 412-422-6524.

Homewood West: 2nd Division of Public Works, North Dallas Avenue at Hamilton Avenue, 412-665-3609.

Elliott: 5th Division of Public Works,, 1330 Hassler Street off Herschel & Steuben streets (near Herschel

Park), 412-937-3054.

The seven other drop-off locations will be open 24 hours a day from December 26, 2018-January 26, 2019.

They are: Friendship: Baum Grove Parklet, 400 Roup Avenue (off Fairmont Avenue), Pittsburgh, PA 15232.

Deutschtown: Sue Murray Swimming Pool Parking Lot, Corner of Cedar and Stockton Avenues (enter off Stockton), Pittsburgh, PA

PWSA is replacing lead service lines on the following streets at no cost.

Visit pgh2o.com/leadmap to access our interactive map to determine if your property is eligible, or call our Lead Help Desk at 412.255.8987.

ALLENTOWN Allen St Amanda Ave Arlington Ave Asteroid Way Beltzhoover Ave Brosville St Carnival Way Ceres Way Climax St E Amanda Ave E Warrington Ave Edgemont St Emerald St Eureka St Excelsior St Freeland St Hanover St Hartford St Helen Way Industry St Knox Ave Lillian St Loyal Way Manton Way Mclain St Millbridge St Mount Oliver St Proctor Way Renwick St Roanoke St Science St

St Martin St Walter St William St DUQUESNE HEIGHTS Augusta St Bradley St Clarence St Cohasset St Edith St Fingal St Grandview Ave Greenleaf St Hallock St Horner St Lupton St Meridan St Oneida St Plymouth St Reese St Republic St Rutledge St Seward St Shaler St Sweetbriar St Sweetbriar Village Trl Virginia Ave W Sycamore St Well St Wilmar St Wyola St

MT. WASHINGTON Albert St Bailey Ave Beam Way Boggs Ave Chess St Clarinda St Cohasset St De Witt St E Sycamore St E Sycamore Ter Eutaw St Grace St Grandview Ave Greenbush St Griffin St Hallock St Jasper St Jennie St Kearsarge St Kohlmeyers Ln Lelia St Maple Ter Muskego Way Natchez St Neff St Paul St Penelope St Ruth St Shiloh St Simms St Smith Way

Southern Ave Sycamore St Vinecliffe St Virginia Ave W Sycamore St Westwood St Whitworth St Woodruff St Wyoming St SOUTH SIDE SLOPES 18th St Amanda Ave Arlington Ave Baldauf St Brosville St Clinton St E Amanda Ave E Warrington Ave Gable St Gregory St Hackstown St Hartford St Huron St Ingress Way Marcus Way Monastery Pl Monastery St Mount Oliver St Newton St Oporto St Pius St

Quarry St Regina St Roscoe St S 15th St S 18th St S 18th St Ext Saint Paul St Shamokin St Sharon St St Joseph Way St Martin St St Michael St St Patrick St St Paul St St Thomas St Wachter St Warrington Ave Welsh Way Windom St

PWSA recently mailed an information package to customers eligible for our 2019 Lead Service Line Replacement Program. If you received a package, please sign the enclosed agreement and return it immediately in the postage paid envelope.

Funding is limited, replacements will be performed on a first come, first served basis.

Do you have questions about our Community Lead Response?

Call our Lead Help Desk at 412.255.8987 or email at LeadHelp@pgh2o.com.

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Brookline: Brookline Recreation Center, 1400 Oakridge Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15226.

Brighton Heights: Jack Stack Parking Lot, 600 Brighton Woods Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.

Squirrel Hill South: Prospect Drive at Hobart Street in Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15217.

Sheraden: Park Parking Lot at Surban Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15204.

Highland Park: Swimming Pool/ Volleyball Court Parking Lot (near 151 Lake Drive), Pittsburgh, PA 15206.

County is recycling Christmas Trees

Allegheny County is again offering its annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program this holiday season.

County residents may drop off Christmas trees from Wednesday, Dec. 26 through Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, at all nine regional parks from 8:00 a.m. until dusk.

All lights, decorations, tinsel and stands must be removed from trees prior to drop-off. Trees will be mulched and used in the county parks. Drop-off locations are: Boyce Park, soccer fields parking lot.

Deer Lakes Park, Veterans Shelter parking lot.

Harrison Hills Park, parking lot at intersection of Chipmunk Drive and Cottontail Drive.

Hartwood Acres Park, mansion parking lot.

Round Hill Park, Alfalfa Shelter parking lot.

Settlers Cabin Park, wave pool parking lot.

South Park, wave pool parking lot.

White Oak Park, Chestnut Shelter parking lot.

The list of drop-off locations is also available online at www.alleghenycounty.us/ parks/christmas-tree-recycling-program.aspx.

During the 2017-18 program, more than 2,000 trees were received and recycled, with the resulting mulch used for various purposes throughout the park system’s 12,000 acres.

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