OUT & ABOUT: JUNE 2009

JUNE 9: The pool has been open for several days. Come and enjoy the recreation. For further information, see Amy O’Brien, Laurel Mountain Park president.

OUT & ABOUT MAY, 2009

LAUREL MOUNTAIN BOROUGH ONLINE NEWSLETTER

OUT & ABOUT  MAY 2009

May 21, 2009—4:00 a.m.—The bear appeared in the Holland’s yard, and was later reported as being seen in the yards at Hemlock and Walnut Roads. It may have had cubs with it. The bear, though large, did not appear to be aggressive, but gently investigated bird feeders. The Holland’s one rhubarb plant received very minor damage, although the knocked-down empty bird feeder was hung above the rhubarb. Monte saw the bear, and Carolyn saw its back end as it passed by a window.

     The roadwork is just about complete, except for a culvert and the calcium chloride sealer, a dust depressant.

     The house at 27 Maple Road was sold to the Ross family, which includes a young teenage son.

     Just after this house was sold, the Adair house on Laurel and Maple Roads went on the market.

     The pool is being readied. It has new drain that meets current regulations, has been power-washed, and when the joints are sealed, it can be filled. However, it also needs a pump, which is in the process of being located.

     Congratulations to both Amy and Dan O’Brien, who successfully passed their lifeguard certification and will be available to fill in at the pool as needed. Other life guards from the Borough include Mary Jane (council member, fill-in lifeguard), Jesse, and John.

     Congratulations to Jesse Grasso, who graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a major in Linguistics. She is registered in the same university for grad school…Jesse was also among a generous group of Ligonier area persons who participated in the Pittsburgh marathon. Her time for the 26.2 mile run was 3 hours and 54 minutes. It is her second race at that distance.

     Carolyn Holland was notified that one of her photos will be on the Ligonier calendar in the October slot. She had the cover photo on the 2009 calendar…Several impromptu writing sessions, attended by Borough residents and members of the Beanery Writers Group, have occurred at Carolyn’s. Hopefully, this will occur on a regular basis as the nice weather hits. If you write, or would like to start writing, send Carolyn an E-mail: beanerywriters at yahoo.com.

     Might I add some seasonal reading:

Battling squirrels at bird feeders I: to fight or join them

Battling squirrels at bird feeders II: to fight or join them

Battling Squirrels at Bird Feeders III: Types of bird feeders

BEAR CONFRONTATIONS: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

BEAR STORIES ACROSS THE NATION

BEAR CARNIVAL IN CONNELLSVILLE, PA.

OF FIREFLIES AND LIGHTNING BUGS

     Or some cautionary reading:

Found: Flash Drive. What should I do?

       These are located on Carolyn’s blog, www.carolyncholland.wordpress.com (except for the post on fireflies, written by Borough resident, child Jordan, which is located at: www.beanerywriters.wordpress.com )

Spring season brings safety concerns to Laurel Mountain Borough

LAUREL MOUNTAIN BORO

ONLINE NEWSLETTER

SPRING SEASON BRINGS SAFETY CONCERNS

 

     Phil Light, mayor of Laurel Mountain Borough, would like to remind the citizens of and visitors to the community, that along with the coming of the spring and summer seasons also comes the responsibility of remembering a few rules of common courtesy that will greatly enhance our ability to maintain a safe and enjoyable atmosphere in our beautiful and tranquil community.

     As the amount of foot and bicycle traffic increases on our tree-lined and narrow roads, we would ask that those of you who drive a vehicle through our community to make an extra effort by observing our stop signs while looking both ways before proceeding on your way and by being especially vigilant in regards to our children playing near or on any of the roads in our borough.

     We would ask that citizens and visitors, who own pets, to clean up after them if you use our roads to exercise your animals. We also ask that you keep your animals under your control at all times, for the health and safety of everyone in the borough, including your pets.

     Also, we would like to remind everyone that open burning of garbage is illegal in the borough, and that open burning is limited to yard waste and wood-related products. Please observe all applicable safety procedures if you must burn, including continuous surveillance of the fire until it is completely extinguished, and please respect any notices of a burning ban that may be posted by the Mayor or the DCNR during times of extreme dryness.

     Thank you for contributing to continued good health and safety in Laurel Mountain Borough.

2009 Swimming Pool Rates

LAUREL MOUNTAIN BOROUGH

ONLINE NEWSLETTER

2009 SWIMMING POOL

ADMISSIONS & RATES

 

SEASON RATES

Annual Family Membership: $50.00

New Family Membership Discount Rate: $40.00

Family Season Passes for Members: $100.00

 

DAILY RATES

Members: $2.00

Guests of Members: $3.00

Babies (2 and under): Free

 

SHELTER HOUSE RENTAL

 Without Pool: $25.00

Evening Rental (incl. life guard): $100.00 members

 

For further information, call Amy or Sue, or e-mail inquiry to: laurelmountainboro@yahoo.com with the word “POOL” in the subject line.

 

For pleasurable reading, click on:

www.carolyncholland.wordpress.com and

www.beanerywriters.wordpress.com

DONNELL MEMOIR January 2009

LAUREL MOUNTAIN BORO NEWSLETTER

DONNELL MEMOIR January 2009

I received the following letter in early February, and was given permission to post it. I invite anyone who had connections to Laurel Mountain Borough (aka Laurel Mountain Park) to share their experiences and remembrances on the Laurel Mountain Borough newsletter, www.laurelmountainboro.wordpress.com  Information can be emailed to laurelmountainboro@yahoo.com (please type Laurel Mt. Boro comments in the subject line) or snail-mailed to Carolyn C. Holland, P. O. Box 300, Laughlintown, PA, 15655. I will also take information over the telephone, 724/238-3493.

January 28, 2009
Mrs. Carolyn C. Holland

     Thank you for Laurelmountainboro’s blog—it brings back many good memories of my youth. I grew up at the Park. My parents built a cottage on

LMB COUNCIL MINUTES: JANUARY 16, 2008

Borough of Laurel Mountain Minutes

Regular Monthly Meeting Held January 16, 2008

 

Present:  Griffith, Snyder, Holland, Kinsey, Mayor Goughnour, Solicitor Miller

Absent:            N/A

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. with a quorum present.  The minutes of December 19, 2007 regular meeting and the January 7, 2008 reorganization meeting were approved with corrections.  The following reports were submitted to council:

 

Treasurer’s Report: Won’t post in report format. 

Public Comment:

Mrs. Light reported that the cat population is again increasing and questioned why the borough is not

GEORGE D. SHUMAN: Author of Thriller Books Part 2

LAUREL MOUNTAIN BOROUGH NEWSLETTER

GEORGE D. SHUMAN: Author of Thriller Books Part 2

 

George D. Shuman, author of the murder mystery “18 Seconds,” had his second book in the mystery series released August 7, 2007, and his third, “Lost Girls,” in August, 2008. Check your bookstores or local library to read these books. In honor of his work, the Beanery Writers Online Literary Magazine is reposting a two-part article on Shuman.
Shuman, a twenty-year veteran of the Washington D. C. Metropolitan Police Force, said he would have been a writer no matter what his career was.
“18 Seconds” is his first published book. He talked with members of the Beanery Writers Group at their first anniversary meeting March 9, 2007, about his books and his writing process.
Today’s post is on Shuman’s book, “18 Seconds.” Click on GEORGE D. SHUMAN: Author of “18 SECONDS” & “LAST BREATH” Part 1  to read Part 1 of this article, written about his Background and his Writing Process.

THE BOOK
He chose the boardwalk in Wildwood, New Jersey, as the “place” for “18 Seconds.”
“I was thinking about the boardwalk. I’ll never forget walking the boardwalk,” he said. “Where you’re beyond the noise, you can hear

GEORGE D. SHUMAN: Author of “18 SECONDS” & “LAST BREATH” Part 1

LAUREL MOUNTAIN BOROUGH NEWSLETTER

GEORGE D. SHUMAN: Author of “18 SECONDS” & “LAST BREATH”

Part 1

George D. Shuman, author of the murder mystery “18 Seconds,” had his second book in the mystery series released August 7, 2007. Check your bookstores for “Last Breath.” In honor of his work, the Beanery Writers Online Literary Magazine is reposting a two-part article on Shuman.
Shuman, a twenty-year veteran of the Washington D. C. Metropolitan Police Force, said he would have been a writer no matter what his career was.
“18 Seconds” is his first published book. “Lost Girls,” the third book, became available in August 2008.

SHUMAN’S BACKGROUND
As a high school and college student Shuman was not the stellar performer. For whatever reason, he found classes, even literature, tedious. His first jobs following school were in the steel mills in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. He was laid off when the industry began to decline. Then he could only find work on the State Road Crew in Somerset County.
Like most youth, he needed to “get out of”

WESTMORELAND UNOFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS FOR LMB

Office / Candidates	Votes
	PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
	State Wide (4 year)
	John McCain (Rep)	64
	Barack Obama (Dem)	44
	Bob Barr (Lib)	0
	Ralph Nader (Ind)	0
	ATTORNEY GENERAL
	State Wide (4 year)
	Tom Corbett (Rep)	72
	John M. Morganelli (Dem)	31
	Marakay J. Rogers (Lib)	3
	AUDITOR GENERAL
	State Wide (4 year)
	Chet Beiler (Rep)	56
	Jack Wagner (Dem)	45
	Betsy Summers (Lib)	4
	STATE TREASURER
	State Wide (4 year)
	Tom Ellis (Rep)	60
	Robert McCord (Dem)	42
	Berlie Etzel (Lib)	4
	WATER & SEWAGE
	State Wide
	STATEWIDE REFERENDUM (YES)	66
	STATEWIDE REFERENDUM (NO)	33
	REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS
	Congressional District
	18 (2 year)
	Tim Murphy (Rep)	65
	Steve O’Donnell (Dem)	38
	SENATOR IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
	Senatorial District
	41 (4 year)
	Don White (Dem)	100
	REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
	Legislative District
	59 (2 year)
	Mike Reese (Rep)	80
	Michael J. O’Barto (Dem)	29

LMB ELECTION RESULTS, Unofficial Nov. 4, 2008

	Votes
	PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
	State Wide (4 year)
	Bob Barr (Lib)	0
	John McCain (Rep)	63
	Ralph Nader (Ind)	0
	Barack Obama (Dem)	41
	ATTORNEY GENERAL
	State Wide (4 year)
	Tom Corbett (Rep)	70
	John M. Morganelli (Dem)	29
	Marakay J. Rogers (Lib)	3
	AUDITOR GENERAL
	State Wide (4 year)
	Chet Beiler (Rep)	54
	Betsy Summers (Lib)	4
	Jack Wagner (Dem)	43
	STATE TREASURER
	State Wide (4 year)
	Tom Ellis (Rep)	58
	Berlie Etzel (Lib)	4
	Robert McCord (Dem)	40
	WATER & SEWAGE
	State Wide
	STATEWIDE REFERENDUM (YES)	63
	STATEWIDE REFERENDUM (NO)	32
	REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS
	Congressional District
	18 (2 year)
	Tim Murphy (Rep)	63
	Steve O’Donnell (Dem)	36
	SENATOR IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
	Senatorial District
	41 (4 year)
	Don White (Dem)	0
	REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
	Legislative District
	59 (2 year)
	Michael J. O’Barto (Dem)	27
	Mike Reese (Rep)	78