January 2023 Newsletter

Ebensburg Borough Council Achievements in 2022

The council and staff completed numerous projects throughout the year, including:

• Installation of trees on W. Horner Street, W. Crawford Street, and W. Sample Street
• Milling and resurfacing streets in the northwest quadrant of town
• Replacement of a police cruiser
• Purchase of line painting equipment for the airport and pursuit of grants for building repairs/maintenance
• Support for Municipal Authority’s water line replacement project on High Street ($1,265,610 grant)
• Administration and closure of DCED Façade Improvement Grant program; application for new $50,000 funding round
• Completion of hiring search for new public works director and transition to qualified candidates
• Maintenance of gold certification in PA Sustainable Community Program
• Negotiation of new 4-year labor agreement with AFSCME
• Oversight of “Welcome to Ebensburg” mural installation at Lake Rowena entrance

New Businesses Welcome

Three new businesses have opened in Ebensburg:

• Great Vintage Picks – Sports Cards & Hobby, located at 3135 New Germany Road, Suite 25. Phone: 814-241-4755. Website: GreatVintagePicks. com
• Stoneycreek Photography – Located at Ebensburg Mini Mall, 3133 New Germany Road, Suite 69. Phone: 814-883-0265. Email: stoneycreekphotography@gmail. com
• The Imperial Room – Caterer, Reception & Special Event Venue, also at Ebensburg Mini Mall, 3133 New Germany Road. Phone: 814-419-8764. Email: stephenspicher@gmail. com

Penn State Extension Office of Cambria County

The office provides science-based education and resources to the community:

• Offers face-to-face and online classes on land use, skill development, business growth, environmental stewardship, and family health
• Runs 4-H youth development program to build life skills and explore careers
• Master Gardener volunteers share gardening knowledge through educational opportunities
• Located at 401 Candlelight Drive, Suite 220, Ebensburg. Contact: 814-472-7986 or CambriaExt@psu. edu
• Website: https://extension. psu. edu/

Swift911 Emergency Notification System

Borough uses SwiftReach Networks, Inc. for emergency notifications:

• Makes phone calls during emergencies or to share important info (e. g. , boil water notices, sewer/water issues)
• Calls display Caller ID as Ebensburg Borough or Police Department
• Residents should add their contact info via borough website (www. ebensburgpa. com) or call 814-472-8780

Ebensburg Cambria Public Library 100th Anniversary

Celebrating 100 years since opening in 1923:

• Year-long Reading Challenge for ages 0–100
• Summer Block Party and limited-release special brew from Lloyd Street Brewing
• Monthly programs: Story Time, Sprouts, LEGO Club, Little Builders, Book Club, Pick-Up Sticks, Meet the Author Series
• New adult/senior program: Game Day; SummerQuest for all ages
• Extended hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays
• Follow on Facebook @EbensburgPublicLibrary, Instagram @ebencamlilibrary, or visit cclsy. org/ebensburg-cambria

YPCC Health & Wellness Facility

Located inside Young Peoples Community Center:

• Hours: Mon–Fri 9am–9pm, Sat 10am–9pm, Sun Noon–9pm
• Phone: 814-472-4277 | Website: www. ypccrec. com
• Drop-in rate: $5/class or $30/month
• Affiliated with SilverSneakers, Silver & Fit, Prime, Affinity (check insurance)
• Membership fees: Adult $30, Seniors (55+) $25, Student/Military $25, Family (1 Adult + 1 Student) $50
• Specials: Buy 3 months get 1 free, buy 6 get 2 free, buy 9 get 3 free
• Key Fob for 24-hour access: $10 (ages 18+)
• Open gym free for kids under 18

Cross-Country Ski & Bike Rentals

Available through YPCC:

• Hourly: $8/adult, $6/youth
• Full day: $32/adult, $24/youth
• Waiver required; instructional clinics available for skiing

Pavilion Rentals

Three pavilions at Lake Rowena, two at Borough Swimming Pool:

• Cost: $75. 00 + $25 cleaning deposit
• Call YPCC to check availability and reserve

Outdoor Skate/Hockey Rink

At Lake Rowena:

• Open year-round for street/in-line hockey
• Free and open to public; goals and lights provided

Swimming Pools

Borough Pool renovated in 2011:

• Heated, kid-friendly, handicap accessible
• Available for after-hour private rentals
• YPCC manages lessons and open swims at Central Cambria High School Pool

2023 Pool Rates & Hours

Opening Day: Saturday, May 27, 2023

• Hours: Mon–Thu 12pm–7pm; Fri–Sun 12pm–6pm
• Walk-in: Adult $7, Seniors/Children (4–18) $5
• Multi-Visit (min. 5 passes): Adult $30, Seniors/Children $20
• Season Pass: Adult $140, Seniors/Children $115
• Add-on/person to season pass: $40
• Free admission for children under 3 and with Military ID

YPCC Swim Club

For kids to train/compete against local clubs:

• Contact Rory Coleman at roryccoleman@gmail. com

2023 Ebensburg Community Events

Key dates and events:

• WinterFest: Saturday, February 4th
• Art in Bloom Spring Art Show: April 29–30, Cambria County Courthouse
• Spring Clean-Up: May 11–12
• Pool Opening Day: Saturday, May 27
• Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony: Monday, May 29, Veteran’s Memorial Park
• YPCC Golf Outing: Friday, June 9, Ebensburg Country Club
• 19th Annual Wheels & Wings: Thursday, June 22, 5pm–10pm, Historic Downtown Ebensburg
• Movie in the Park: Friday, July 7, Veteran’s Memorial Park
• Farmer’s Market: Every Saturday, 9am–12pm, Penn Eben Park (July 8 – Sept 16)
• Concerts in the Park: July 14, 21; Aug 4, 11, 18, 25 — 6pm–9pm, Penn Eben Park
• Downtown Shutdown: Friday, July 28, 6pm–11pm, Center of Downtown Ebensburg
• Ebensburg Homecoming: Saturday, July 29, All Day, Ebensburg Area & Lake Rowena
• American Legion County Fair: Labor Day Week (Sept 3–9), American Legion County Fairgrounds
• 32nd Annual PotatoFest: Saturday, Sept 30, 9am–5pm, Historic Downtown Ebensburg
• Fall Foliage Bike Ride: Sunday, Oct 8, Ghost Town Trail
• Halloween Parade & Trick-or-Treat: Sunday, Oct 29
• Ebensburg Turkey Trot: Thursday, Nov 23, hosted by Ebensburg Area Running Club
• Small Business Saturday: Saturday, Nov 25
• 18th Annual Dickens of a Christmas: Dec 1–3, Historic Downtown Ebensburg

Borough Council Members

• Doug Tusing, President
• Cecilia Houser, VP
• Jeff Ball
• Theresa Jacoby
• Dave Kuhar
• Bob Miller
• Mike Owatt
• Mayor Randy Datsko

Contact Information

Ebensburg Borough300 West High StreetEbensburg, PA 15931Phone: 814-472-8780Website: www. ebensburgpa. comSocial Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram icons shown