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News for the week of : Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Road Closure North Washington Road will be closed Monday, July 26 - Thursday July 29 from 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. from Watt Road to Pine Run Road. It will only be open to Local Traffic or Emergency Personnel up to the point of construction. Utopia Road will be closed Wednesday, July 28 - Thursday, July 29 from 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. from Crestview Drive to Route 380 (Kabota Tractor Business end of Route 380) The Fort Hand Festival Committee will be meeting on Monday, July 26, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at Pavilion 2 Any resident who is a crafter or is acquainted with a crafter who would be interested in setting up a booth for the Fort Hand Festival should go to the Fort Hand Festival link at the left-hand side of this page. Also, entertainers interested in performing at the festival should also refer to the Fort Hand Festival link and contact the chairpersons listed. Softball Picnic Any individual age 55+ that would be interested in playing on a men's (non-competitive, non-league) softball team is invited to a softball picnic on August 12 beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Kunkle Park Pavilion #3 Hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided. Bring a friend!! Since this league is just starting to form, this is a great time to come and "meet & greet" the other soft-ball players in our area! Remember . . . this is a "just-for-FUN" soft-ball team that meets on Mondays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Kunkle Park For additional information, please contact: Ed K. at 724-478-3901 For 2010 Local Income and Local Services Tax: Click here to view Berkheimer information or see below	Links within this website: - Family Savings Account Program information... - Stormwater Management and Conservation Links... - Voting Districts ,Polling Places and 2000 Census... -Ordinances I must have forgotten about...
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Fall Ball The Kiski Valley Baseball and Softball Association (KVBSA) will be holding Fall Ball registration on July 27th at the Allegheny Township Municipal Building from 6 pm. - 8 p.m. Registration forms and money can also be sent to: Terry B. Moorehead, Registration Coordinator, 103 Cherry Street, Apollo, PA 15613 For further baseball/softball information, click here for www.kvbsa.net During the month of July, residents may be receiving telephone calls from the U.S. Census Bureau verifying the information that was completed on the Census form. If you had not turned in your 2010 Census Form on April 19th, please be aware that a Census enumerator will be visiting your home beginning in May throughout the summer months to help you complete the information. Remember that completing the Census impacts the money that our Township will receive for the next 10 years from the Federal Government! All residents should have received a U.S. 2010 Census form in March 2010. It is VERY IMPORTANT that everyone completes and returns the form in the stamped, self-addressed envelope that will be provided. The census data affects the amount of money and other services that Washington Township and its citizens receive from the federal government. (Over 400 billion dollars in federal funding is distributed between local, tribal, and state governments.) Census data is also used to reapportion seats in Congress, and ensure proper district representation in state and local governments. Plus, the results help to determine locations for child-care, senior citizen centers, new roads, hospitals, and community centers.

News for this week There will be a Planning Commission Meeting on Thursday, August 5, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office " Click here for Meeting Agendas"
Road Projects The Road Crew will continue berming Pfeffer Road this week.

BRIEF REVIEW OF THE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS

SHARED-RIDE PROGRAM

Eligibility: Age 65 and older.

The Shared-Ride Program is funded by the PA Lottery and administered by PennDOT.

Six taxi companies contracted with PennDOT and licensed by the PUC provide transportation.

Shared-Ride pays for 85% of the taxi fare, and the rider pays 15% of the fare.

Riders must register with the taxi company serving their area, and provide proof of age and Area Agency on Aging ID number. Once registered, riders must schedule their trip one working day in advance, and for most taxi companies before 3:OOPM.

Wheelchair accessible vehicles are available upon request.

Trips may include the pick-up or drop-offof other passengers.

For riders who cannot travel alone and who have an escort that must ride with them, an Escort Form is available so that the escort may ride at a reduced fare

PRIORITY TRANSPORTATION

Eligibility: Westmoreland County Residents age 60 and older.

The Priority Transportation Program is sponsored by the Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging (AAA), and funded by the PA Dept. of Aging and Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners.

Priority service is provided through the same taxi companies that provide Shared-Ride service.

Priority Transportation complements the State's Shared-Ride Program in two ways. First, Priority Transportation eligibility begins at a younger age than Shared-Ride. Second, Priority Transportation assists in providing a bigger (95%) discount for five types of "priority" destinations.

Priority Destinations.

1. Medical Appointments that are not eligible for MATP transportation.

2. Your local Senior Center in Westmoreland County.

3. Senior Center based shopping

4. AAA Adult Day Care

5. AAA Vision Center.

PRIORITY DESTINATIONS:

The State does not permit the AAA to subsidize medical trips that are eligible for MATP transportation.

To register - Phone either AAA office.

You will be asked some basic questions.

Riders over 65 must also register for Shared-Ride with the taxi company serving their area, as listed in the Provider Directory. An ID card will be mailed to the rider within a few days.

To schedule a trip - riders must phone the taxi company serving their area one working day in advance, and for most taxi companies before 3:OOPM.

Wheelchair accessible vehicles are available upon request.

For riders age 65 and older. Shared-Ride pays for 85% of the fare for any destination, Priority Transportation will pay for 10% of the fare for the five Priority Destinations listed above, and the rider pays 5% of the fare.

For riders age 60-64. Priority Transportation pays for 95% of the fare for the five Priority Destinations and the rider pays the remaining 5%.

Taxi trips - may include the pick-up or drop-off of other riders. Trips significantly beyond a taxi company’s territory may require a transfer from one taxi to another company’s taxi. An Escort Form is available for riders who cannot travel alone and who have an escort that must ride with them.

MATP

(MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM)

Eligibility: Westmoreland County residents receiving Department of Public Welfare Medical Assistance benefits - other associated names are Medicaid, Welfare, ACCESS, SSI and Gateway. The Medical AssistanceTransportation Program (MATP) is coordinated by the Westmoreland County Transit Authority and funded by the Department of Public Welfare.

Transportation is free to anyone of any age for medical appointments covered by Medical Assistance. To register and to schedule trips, phone

1(800) 242-2706.

Trips can be scheduled up to 14 days in advance. Trip requests for next day service must be scheduled by 2:00 pm on the previous working day. Rides may be provided by taxi, bus or lift-van, depending on the rider's mobility.

Mileage reimbursement is also available for private vehicle use.

FIXED ROUTE BUS SERVICE

WESTMORELAND COUNTY

TRANSIT AUTHORITY

The Westmoreland County Transit Authority (WCTA) has a number of transportation programs including:

1. Senior Free Transit (65+).

2. Reduced Fare Transit Program for persons with disabilities or with a Medicare card but under age 65.

3. Americans with Disabilities Complementary Paratransit.

4. MATP - Medical Assistance Transportation Program.

For MATP services call 1(800) 242-2706.

For bus schedules and all other information call 1(800) 221-9282; or visit

www.westmorelandtransit.com.

The MID MON VALLEY TRANSITAUTHORITY

Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority offers a pass for riders' age 65 and older to ride free during non-peak hours.

There's a Reduced Transit Fare program for physically challenged individuals. For information or bus schedules call (724) 489-0880; or visit www.mmvta.com.

PORT AUTHORITY of ALLEGHENY COUNTY

Seniors 65 or older with a PA Senior Citizen ID card or Medicare card ride free during non-peak hours. For information or bus schedules call (412) 442-2000 or visit www.portauthority.org.

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