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5/18/12
Grills exempt

Bellevue residents can light their barbecue grills this summer without calling the fire department.

An article in The Citizen last week mistakenly gave the impression that grills would be subject to a notice requirement for outdoor fires that is part of an ordinance being considered by Bellevue Council.

The proposed burning ordinance does require that anyone lighting a recreational fire in an outdoor fireplace, fire pit, chiminea and the like notify the borough’s fire department one hour before burning.

5/18/12
Avalon Police News

Two people face charges after Avalon Police were called to a Route 65 restaurant May 5 for a man reported to by lying on the floor of the men’s room. Justin Ursic, 18, of Moon Township, was charged with possession of a controlled substance. Ryan Smith, 21, also of Moon, was charged with public drunkenness.

Traffic stops on Route 65 led to two arrests for driving under the influence. Charles Johnson, 27, of Pittsburgh 15207 was arrested on a motorcycle on May 4. Daniel Cummings, 32, of Avalon, was arrested May 6.

5/18/12
Bellevue Police News

Two burglaries were among incidents reported to Bellevue Police recently.

Copper tubing was reported to have been stolen from a home on South Euclid Avenue. The burglary was reported May 6.

Police also were called to investigate a burglary in the 400 block of Lincoln Avenue on May 8.

A vehicle was reported stolen from Sheridan Avenue on May 2.

Police made an arrest after a truck cap was reported stolen from Kendall Avenue on May 4. Mark Paul Nicholas Jr., 30, of Kendall Avenue, was charged with theft.

5/18/12
Board targets absent member

The Avonworth School Board has voted to declare a vacancy in the board seat held by a member officials say is frequently absent.

The board sought the advice of solicitor William Andrews about the frequent absences of board member Jeff Schmid. Andrews told the board Monday that the Pennsylvania School Code allows the seat to be declared vacant if a member misses two consecutive regular meetings of the board.

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Blogs
05.18.12
Taking responsibility

My life lesson for this week is all about taking responsibility.

I don't like to make mistakes, but when I do I know that I can't live with myself if I don't stand up and admit my mistake and take responsibility for it.

Unfortunately, my mistakes tend to get made in front of thousands of people who read this newspaper, such as last week's error in the Bellevue burning ordinance story. Hopefully we have all learned that the mistake was mine and mine alone, and your barbecue grills are relatively safe from excessive regulation.

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Prom magic

Avonworth High School students attending their prom last weekend at the Fairmont Hotel witnessed "Prom Magic" come true for one special couple, Samantha (Sam) Cancilla and Christopher Old. Chris and Sam have known each other for seven years, first meeting at a church function and now dating for around two years, but they have not seen much of each other lately -- the past three months, in fact -- since Chris, a 2011 CAPA grad, joined the Marines and is currently stationed at Fort Leo-nard Wood in Missouri, where he is training to become a military policeman.

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Events

Sun, 2012-05-20
Classic Car Cruise

The fourth annual Classic Car Cruise will be held Sunday, May 20, along Lincoln Avenue in Bellevue.

Gates will open at noon for classic cars and motorcycles to set up along the main street. The event also will feature a variety of food, vendors and games.

Sun, 2012-05-20
Fire Co. Community Day

The Emsworth Volunteer Fire Company will sponsor its fourth annual Community Day on Sunday, May 20, from noon to 3 p.m.

There will be free food and beverages, along with activities for adults and children to learn about fire-fighting and prevention.

The event will be held at the borough’s park on Huntingdon Road

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