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A Bit of History

2/26/2013

CENTRAL PARK -- written by Jim Hartman on The Clairton History Page.

Similar to other amusement parks in this section of the state, especially in Allegheny County, Central Park on the Wylie farm in the area where the blast and open-hearth furnaces now stand, provided pleasure and recreation in the early nineties for the contiguous communities for two or more years. The park included the old Union Grove. There was a dancing pavilion. open dining roo...m, and refreshment stands, and, possibly, a merry-go-round.

Balloon ascensions, featuring a daring balloonist named Patsy Trainer, afforded thrills and chills for the assembled crowds. The balloon was in¬flated by gas produced from wood and coal near the spot from which the ascensions were made. The balloon, while being inflated, was held in place by men and boys standing around the balloon with their feet on the edge of the canvas of the open end, and at the signal, “let her go,” from the balloonist, the gas-filled bag ascended high into the air with Patsy Trainer dangling from the balloon, ready to cut loose at the proper time for his parachute descent to earth. In one of his descents, Trainer is believed to have landed in the river,but near enough to shore to avert serious consequences.

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List for Demolition & Photos of the Properties

2/26/2013

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Featuring Clairton Business

2/24/2013

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Helman Automotive
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Clairton, Pa 15025

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Casino Bus Trip - Saturday March 30th

2/22/2013

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Upcoming Events by Clairton Public Library

2/22/2013

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FEBRUARY:
THEME: A BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM:
REACH FOR THE SKY WITH GUEST
SPEAKERS AND AUTHORS
DATE: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2013
TIME: 5:00PM

MARCH:
THEME: SPRING PARTY FOR THE CHILDREN
DATE: SAT. MARCH 9, 2013
TIME: 1:00PM TO 3:00PM

APRIL:
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK
FROM APRIL 14TH THRU APRIL 20TH

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY ARE SPONSORING THE FOLLOWING:
THEME: WINE & CHEESE EVENT
DATE APRIL 17, 2013
TIME: 5:00PM TO 7:00PM (INVITATION ONLY)

THEME: TWO ART SHOWS
DATE: APRIL 18, 2013
TIME: 11:00AM TO 7:00PM (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC)
DATE: APRIL 19, 2013
TIME: 11:00AM TO 3:00PM (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC)

MAY:
THEME: SPRING
BAKE & PLANT SALE
DATE: MAY 24, 2013
TIME: 9:00AM TO 3:00PM

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Website under construction

2/22/2013

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As we grow, we need to make changes; links may not be accurate while under construction!

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More news on the K-9

2/15/2013

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Ike, a 6-year-old Belgian malinois, came to Clairton Police Department to work with handler Sgt. Keith Zenkovich in 2008 thanks to a grant through the Ben Roethlishberger Foundation. Jennifer R. Vertullo | Daily News

By Michael DiVittorio

Published: Wednesday, February 13, 2013, 4:01 a.m.
Updated: Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Clairton will add a second K-9 to its police force, courtesy of the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation.

Council unanimously accepted the foundation's $15,000 grant at Tuesday night's meeting.

“It will give us overlapping coverage, more coverage than before,” Mayor Rich Lattanzi. “Most of all, it's a donation and the city will not have to pay for the food or medical. But even so, can you really put a price on safety?”

“This will supplement the one K-9 that we have right now,” police Chief Rob Hoffman said.

The city got assistance from the Clairton and Mon Yough chambers of commerce in applying for the grant. MYCC also helped Clairton police acquire the dog that now is on the force.

“Dogs can do things officers cannot as far as tracking, narcotics searches and the patrol service that it provides,” Hoffman said.

K-9 officer Sgt. Keith Zenkovich's partner Ike, a 6-year-old Belgian Malinois, was acquired in 2008 through an $8,000 grant from Roethlisberger's foundation.

Ike was put into service in June of that year after 10 weeks of training, and is credited with 78 apprehensions in his career.

Zenkovich, who was hired as an officer in 1999, said being a part of a K-9 unit is something he always has wanted.

“In my opinion, it's the best job in law enforcement,” Zenkovich said. “The past four or five years have been the best time in my career. It's something I've wanted to do since we were introduced to it in the final weeks of (police) academy. I always found it interesting and fascinating.”

Zenkovich said there is a big difference between being a K-9 officer and working as a patrolman without a police dog.

“When the other officers are done with their 12-hour shift, they go home,” he said. “I still have city property to maintain. He gets a bath once a month. He's got to be brushed. He's got to be exercised. He's got to be fed. I still have to care for and maintain the dog.

“Getting the second dog will help because we're on call 24 hours a day seven days a week.”

The new dog will be trained by master trainer Pat Moloney, a retired Penn Hills K-9 officer. A handler has not been chosen.

Zenkovich said Moloney offered to be a part of the selection process.

“It's a process that council's going to have to be involved with,” Hoffman said. “We have to put a process in place to pick an officer. Once we do that, we have to pick the dog and get a trainer.”

Ike cost $6,500 because he already had some training, and was flown from Belgium for $700. The rest of the grant was used toward additional training.

Zenkovich said a “green” — or untrained — dodg costs about $4,000. Training costs are $6,000-$7,000, and other equipment can be very expensive.

City manager Howard Bednar said the city learned last week that it had been awarded the grant. He said he does not know when the funds will be issued.

Clairton is one of eight police departments to receive the final grants of the 2012-13 season from the Steeler quarterback's nonprofit organization.

Other are Kittanning, Center Township, Aliquippa, Latrobe, Mt. Pleasant, New Castle and Robinson Township. The foundation is distributing a total of $66,382.17 in the Pittsburgh area.

The foundation distributed grants to police and fire departments in each city in which the Steelers played last season.

“We're very fortunate to be in the position that we are able to help these K-9 units,” Roethlisberger said in a press release. “The work that is performed by the dogs and their handlers, as well as the bond that is formed, is incredible. We're just thrilled to do our small part.”

Since 2007, the foundation has made 107 grants totaling more than $950,000 to 102 police and fire departments and five community youth organizations, including Ronald McDonald House Charities and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

The K-9 grants have funded the purchase of more than 66 dogs, the training of more than 28 dogs and 50 handlers, safety equipment for more than 52 dogs, and training equipment for more than 31 dogs, as well as food, veterinary services and housing for several more animals.

Zenkovich said he will apply for a new dog through the foundation in two years, when Ike is expected to be retired.

On Tuesday, council approved the purchase of a 2005 Ford Expedition from Mosside Auto Sales for $16,495. It will be used by Zenkovich as a K-9 unit.

Michael DiVittorio is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. He can be reached at 412-664-9161, ext. 1965. or [email protected].

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New K-9 Dog for Clairton

2/12/2013

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The city will be accepting a grant for $15,000 from the Ben Rothlisberger Foundation for the purchase and training of a new K-9 Police dog.

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Carbon Monoxide/Smoke Detectors

2/12/2013

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NOTICE: The city will be receiving 100 Carbon Monoxide/Smoke Detectors to give to Clairton residents in need of them.

If you are in need of one, please apply for one at the city building.

They would like to distribute them between each of the Wards of Clairton (20-30 each Ward).

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Upcoming Events

2/12/2013

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March 9th – Free Stroke Screening at the City Bldg. sponsored by Jefferson Regional Medical Center.

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Clairton Municipal Bldg
18 and over welcome, no insurance required
Registration is preferred, call 412-469-7100

Screening includes:

Stroke risk survey
Total Cholesterol and HDL
Blood sugar level
Blood pressure check
Carbon Monoxide testing for smokers
Body fat analysis
Counseling on risk factors

FREE parking, Educational materials, light refreshments and giveaways provided.

March 18th – Night of Clairton History 7 p.m. at City Bldg.

April 14th – Football banquet at 6 p.m. at the Georgetown

April 20th - Clean up Day – Hamburgers and Hotdogs following

Reminder…this is when the dumpsters are available for items not usually picked up on garbage day.

May 11 – Conservancy planting the Maple & State Street Garden. 9 a.m. start. Volunteers needed.

May 25th – Chamber of Commerce 5K race

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