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"WE WILL ACT TODAY SO THAT IN THE FUTURE OUR COMMUNITY IS AN ATTRACTIVE PLACE THAT IS THRIVING AND ECONOMICALLY SOUND.  WE ENVISION AN ETNA THAT IS KNOWN FOR A GOOD SCHOOL SYSTEM AND COOPERATIVE GOVERNMENT.  OUR FUTURE INCLUDES A FOCUS ON SAFETY AND A RESPECTED, COMMUNITY-ORIENTED POLICE FORCE.  WE CONTINUE TO ADDRESS ISSUES OF FLOOD CONTROL"

Etna is a small bustling community covering one square mile along the banks of the Allegheny River, and is bordered on three sides by Millvale, Shaler Township, and Sharpsburg. Centrally located, Etna is just 10 minutes (non-rush hour) from downtown Pittsburgh and close enough for easy access to the shopping centers in North Hills, Fox Chapel, and Monroeville, the cultural opportunities in Oakland and North Side, and the nine local Colleges and Universities.

Once a mill town, over the past twenty years, Etna has re-emerged as a residential community with a highly diversified business base. Within its borders are over 160 businesses ranging from good-sized industrial firms to smaller, family-owned retail and consumer outlets.

Etna has an approximate population of 3924 and is growing younger each year as more couples with small children move into the community. These young families have a refreshing vitality and a dedication to get involved and work to make Etna a great place to raise children. Their efforts have been fruitful, as evidenced by the many youth-oriented activities that abound throughout the year. There's baseball, softball, and deck hockey leagues open to both girls and boys and active scouting troops from Cubs and Brownies to Seniors and Explorers. These activities, coupled with Etna's pool, playground, and sporting complex on Pine Street afford positive, close-to-home leisure time fun, not just for children, but for the whole family.

On the following pages we have outlined all the areas of community life that would be of interest and importance to all who live and work in our town.

SCAREHOUSE “Pittsburgh’s Ultimate Haunted House”

One of the best haunted houses in the U.S.A. is right here in Etna!! ScareHouse has been ranked 5th best Haunted House in the country by the editors of Hauntworld magazine. The ScareHouse has also been featured as one of “America’s Scariest Halloween Attractions” in a national TV show airing on the Travel channel. Beginning Sept. 24th thru Oct. 31st Pittsburgh’s Ultimate Haunt will be back with 3 haunts for $18.00: Rampage, Delirium 3-D, and a new attraction, The Forsaken! A Special Fundraising Event “Crazy Scary” to benefit two local fundraising drives, Christmas Crazy for Kids and Make Room for Kids will take place on Oct.5th. A portion of all tickets sold will be donated to these two local organizations and tickets THAT NIGHT ONLY will be $15.00. The “Scream Team” has been diligently working since last November creating an elaborate, high-tech production worthy of Hollywood status. The entrance will be located at 118 Locust Street (old Etna Elks Building) with parking available all along Butler Street. You can find dates, photos, and other “behind the screams” information at www.scarehouse.com. So be prepared……you are sure to be SCARED STIFF!!!! Exit doors are available for those unable to continue through to the end of what will prove to be the most terrifying, blood curdling, scream filled event of your life! FEAR IS HERE!!!!! “A TOP 10 MUST SEE HAUNT IN 2009” By Haunted Attraction Magazine.

Allegheny County Free Prescription Discount Cards

Allegheny County is now offering free prescription cards to help consumers cope with the high price of prescriptions. The cards are available under a program sponsored by the National Association of Counties and will offer average savings of 22 percent off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs. The cards may be used by all County residents, regardless of age, income or existing health coverage, at more than 300 pharmacies in the County. The card will offer significant savings for the uninsured or underinsured residents of the County. Even those fortunate enough to have health care coverage can use the card to save money on medications not covered by their health care plan. The cards are available at Allegheny County government offices, Allegheny County Housing Authority communities, Family Support Centers, Head Start child care centers, CareerLink offices, Goodwill stores, public libraries, senior centers and many pharmacies Residents can call toll free to 1-877-321-2652 with questions about the program.

Allegheny County Health Department

The Allegheny County Health Department has launched a program offering FREE curbside pickup and recycling of refrigerant-containing appliances which are no longer in use and need to be discarded. This is a Limited Time Offer and includes refrigerators, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, water coolers and freezers. NO COMMERCIAL APPLIANCES, To schedule a free pickup, call the Appliance Warehouse at 1-888-463-7366 or Parkway Heating and Air Conditioning at 412-279-6001.

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