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PLEASE NOTE: ALLEGHENY HEALTH DEPARTMENT IS AGAIN DISTRIBUTING ORAL RABIES VACCINE BAIT THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY, WHICH INCLUDES BRADFORD WOODS BOROUGH. IT IS NOT HARMFUL IF YOUR PET CONSUMES A SMALL QUANTITY OF BAIT. IF YOU TOUCH THE BAIT, WASH YOUR HANDS OR EXPOSED SKIN THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER. IF YOU NEED FURTHER ASSISTANCE CALL THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. AT 1-412-687-2243.

The A.C. Health Dept. is sponsoring a program that offers free pickup and recycling of refrigerant-containing appliances which are no longer in use. This is available to County residents only and includes refrigerators, freezer, air conditions, dehumidifiers, water coolers and other household appliances that contain refrigerant. No commercial appliances will be accepted. To arrange for this "limited time offer" please call Appliance Warehouse at 1-888-463-7366.

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Free Prescription Discount Cards

Spina Bifida Summer Festival

Commuteinfo.org

Library Updates

Planning Commission Meeting

Agenda

Borough 2010 Budget

Susan Parker, Master Gardener

Bradford Woods Conservancy is hosting a Susan Parker, Master Gardener and teacher in landscape design, ornamental horticulture, landscape architecture and landscape studies on September 22, 2010 at 8:0 p.m. in the Borough meeting room. The program is free and open to everyone. For further information, please contact June McCartney - june.mccartney@gmail.com

Commuteinfo.org - ride with us - a unique concept sponsored by SPC of Pennsylvania for transit problems, vanpool, carpool, bicycling, park-n-ride, emergency ride home. For information call 1-888-819-6110 or go online to commuteinfo.org

Planning Commission Meeting:

The next scheduled Planning Commission meeting is set for September 9, 2010 (7:00 p.m.) at the Bradford Woods meeting room located at 4908 Wexford Run Road.

Rainwater Management - any resident seeking additional information on rain water retention and the need of a product for this purpose, please see the "links" web page and click on BRAE Rainwater Management.

Bradford Woods Borough Council Meeting:

The next Borough Council meeting is scheduled for September 13, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. The agenda will be published on this page one week prior to the meeting. The Council will also be conducting a subdivision hearing at 6:30 p.m. prior to the regular meeting. This subdivision is the consolidation of three lots that make up the present Reserve property.

The Borough Council will also be convening on September 8, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. for the first budget meeting for 2011.

BOROUGH OF BRADFORD WOODS

COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

Borough 2010 Budget

Revenues
Real Estate Tax	208,118
Deed Transfer Tax	18,000
Earned Income Tax	237,513
Regional Asset Funds	14,083
Fines/Permits/Inspections	8,900
Interest Earnings	800
State Allocations	19,643
Liquid Fuels Allocation	33,066
Intergovernmental Transfer	3,557
Miscellaneous	600
TOTAL	545,280
Expenditures
Administration	100,339
Library	24,865
Building, Phone/Fax	16,764
Public Safety	193,300
Roads	149,518
Insurance	29,028
Park/Recreation	10,000
Planning/P.R.	3,000
Other Expenses	8,636
Commissions	9,830
TOTAL	545,280

Library Updates

Library - General Number - 412-366-8100 or 1-800-292-2798

Library website - www.northlandlibrary.org

Library adult services department - 412-366-8100, ext. 113.

The winter hours schedule begins on September 7, when the library will be open during the following hours: Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Fall Book Sale Blowout - Oct. 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Oct. 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Oct. 3 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. $5 Bag Day

Is Joint Replacement Right for Me - on September 29 at 7:00 p.m. Doctor of Physical Therapy Veronica Saska will present a seminar on how to deal with joint replacement, options to surgery, the importance of exercise and therapy prior to any surgery, and the roles your medical team plays during the replacement and in the recovery period. You may register for this program online or call the adult service reference desk.

Tai Chi for Wellness - Tai chi chuan is a form of Chinese martial art that is primarily used as a method of mental and physical relaxation through posture, breathing and gentle movements. Join tai chi expert Vincenza Furst on September 23 at 1:00 p.m. for an informative session that will include exercises of this form of "meditation in motion". You may register for this program on line or by calling the adult service desk.

Mary Cassatt: Pittsburgh's Famous Impressionist - Pittsburgh born artist Mary Cassatt became a leading member of the French impressionist movement after moving to France. An independent woman, Cassatt had no desire to be a wife or mother, but was still famous for her paintings of peaceful and loving moments shared by mothers and daughters. During the week of Sept. 13 through Sept. 18, a traveling display of Mary Cassatt's works, as well as information about this well-loved artist will be at the library. On Sept. 16 at 7:00 p.m., Amanda Zehnder from the Carnegie Museum of Art will host a program on Cassat and her influence in the world of art. Registration for this program can be done on line or by calling the adult service desk.

Stress Free Toilet Training - Dr. Gregory Hoyson of Bellevue Pediatrics returns for this always-popular instructional program on to take the stress out of toilet training, on Sept. 14 at 7:00 p.m. With large doses of humor and may helpful guidelines, Dr. Hoyson helps to guide parts through this important step in a toddler's development. Please register for this program online or by calling the adult service desk.

Free Prescription Discount 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 (NACo) 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 Allegheny County. There is no enrollment form, no membership fee and no restriction or limits on frequency of use. Even though fortunate to have health care coverage can use the card to save money on medications that are not covered by their health plans. The card will offer significant savings for uninsured and underinsured residents of our County. The discount cards are available at A.C. government offices, A.C. Housing Authority communities, Family Support Centers, Head Start child care centers, CareerLink offices, Goodwill stores, public libraries, senior centers and many pharmacies. County residents may also visit www.alleghenycounty.us/alleghenyrx to download a card, locate a participating pharmacy and find answers to frequently asked questions. Residents may also call toll free at 1-877-321-2652 with questions.

Updated 8/16/2010