Vol. 5, Issue 8
FEBRUARY 2009
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“ W E ’ R E T H E N E I G H B O R LY N E W S PA P E R ”
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Work Begins on Elrama Sewage Project By Paul Chasko Union-Finley Messenger writer pchasko@unionfinley.com
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n Tuesday January 6, the back-hoes were at work between the end of Ramage Street and the railroad tracks in Elrama as the long-anticipated and often-delayed Elrama Sewage Project broke ground for the first section of the new sewer system. The cold freezing drizzle didn’t prevent the start of the project as work began at the lowest point of the new pipeline. Inspectors from the KAG Engineering and the DEP (Department of Environmental Protection) were on hand to see the project got off to a good start. According to UT Board Chairman Steve Parish, the inspectors will be visiting the construction sites throughout the entire project to assure that the work is proceeding according to DEP and engineering requirements. The project site office and storage facility is on Finleyville-Elrama Rd.
A construction crew was busy at work laying sewer pipes near the end of Ramage Road in Elrama. This signaled the beginning of the Elrama Sewage Project.
just up the hill from the gas station/convenience store in Elrama. Trucks will be off-loading, storing and picking up gravel and pipe from this area so motorists should be a bit more cautious driving through this construction area. As with any construction area there’s likely to be a coating of soil on the roads from the heavy equipment that could be slippery when wet. Drivers are encouraged to slow down through this area while construction is underway. Guyer Bros. Project Manager Fred Mellott will have two crews working on the project and expects to have the work completed by the end of June, 2009. He expects to be laying 100 to 200 feet of main-line pipe per day. Residents can take any complaints and questions about the work to the site office. Mr. Mellott has stated that his goal is to make the project as easy as possible for affected residents. Residents having questions on costs, future billings and financial arrangements should direct their calls to the Union Township Building (724) 348-4250.
Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance in Finleyville
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n adult Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance will be held on Friday, February 13 in the Saint Francis of Assisi General Purpose Building (Finley Hall) just off Route 88 in Finleyville. Enjoy a night out with your favorite guy or gal. Music will be provided by “Deacon Vic” and the dinner will be catered by “Good to Go”. Tickets are $20 per person and will be sold after Masses at Saint Francis Church on January 31 and February 1, 7, and 8 or by calling (724) 9601109. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Proceeds benefit charities supported by the Columbiettes.