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Kenneris filled with subdivisions that developers gradually installed as the metropolitan population expanded west roughly half a century ago. With each new neighborhood came some way of signifying their entrances. In addition to basic signage, there were gazebos, guard stations and landscaping.

The structures and other assorted features were as much for aesthetic enhancements as for marking territory. As such, neighborhood associations were keen to keep them looking nice -- and to do so with city money. Until the early part of last decade, the way to do that was to go chat with the district council member, who would typically have no problem getting approval from the full council.

There was no rhyme or reason to getting the money, nothing to define eligible expenditures or limit the amount spent. Requests could range from three to six digits. Then, a little more than ten years ago, the state auditor blew the whistle, calling the city out for failing to establish a public purpose or otherwise setting a criteria for handing out the money. The funding spigot dried, the entryways suffered.

Now the spigot is turning back on, but it'll run at a measured rate. The council on Thursday (March 19) passed an ordinance setting forth the circumstances under which the city will fund neighborhood entryway maintenance projects.

There's a $15,000 limit. Associations must request the funding via standard application in which they demonstrate the public purpose. The money must come from capital improvement money allocated to each councilman, ensuring no additional hit to the general fund. Funding for new structures will be available only if they are on city property; existing entryways in need of maintenance will have grandfather status.

"They've got to articulate the public case," said 5th District Councilman Dominick Impastato, who sponsored the ordinance. "This isn't just for building a swimming pool for exclusive use."

Impastato acknowledges that some might argue the associations ought to raise the funds amongst themselves. In his view, however, the community suffers when outward-looking facades fall into disrepair. He's also hoping the measure will help rejuvenate associations that are lagging or dormant.

"I envision a situation where we are rebuilding, say, a sign in a particular neighborhood that has a civic organization that hasn't been very active," Impastato said. "Maybe we can rally the neighborhood and say 'hey guys, that new sign is going in next week. Let's all get our hands out there in the mud. We're going to put some sweat equity into it.'"

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Following public hearings, the Union Board of Aldermen Monday night unanimously approved two conditional use permits for local developer Ed Schmelz.

The board will take action on a separate rezoning request by Schmelz at the April 13 board meeting.

An ordinance was approved allowing construction of a country club in the R-3 multifamily district of Stoneridge Estates, which is located east of North Washington Avenue and north of CC Camp Road.

The club, or community center, will be for subdivision tenants only, and will include a gym, laundry facility and meeting room.

The permit has several conditions, including that the meeting room will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. with card access; the gym and laundromat will be open 24 hours each day; there will be a minimum of 15 and maximum of 20 parking spaces and the occupancy is limited to 41 people at one time.

Senior Housing Unit

The second permit approved was for a planned unit development for the Independence Valley subdivision north of Eve Estates Drive south of Independence Drive, and between North Union Avenue and Church Street.

Plans call for 74 units in the 55 and older community.

The development will include gazebos, a lake and sidewalks throughout the subdivision, Schmelz said.

Alderman Karen Erwin asked estimated prices for the units.

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Police are searching for the suspect who allegedly shot a 67-year-old businessman while he sat in the driveway of his Hempfield home on Thursday morning.

Harold James Marietta was shot in the neck with a handgun as he sat outside his house along Penn Valley Road near Hunker, state police spokesman Stephen Limani said.

Marietta was conscious when he was transported to a Pittsburgh hospital, where he was listed in serious condition, Limani said.

While police searched for the suspect, nearby Stanwood Elementary School and the Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center were put on lockdown after the 7:30 a.m. incident.

The lockdowns were lifted later in the morning, state police said.

Police used dogs and helicopters in an attempt to find the suspect, who reportedly was wearing a light-colored hooded sweatshirt and gloves. He fled south on foot after the shooting, police said.

Hempfield Area School District Superintendent Barbara Marin said parents were told about the lockdown about 9 a.m. through the district's emergency notification system.

We felt it was in everyone's best interests to lock down the school, Marin said.

Earlier this month, someone entered Marietta's home through a garage door and took two handguns and $1,500, according to a police report.

Marietta, his wife and others founded Laurel Highlands Fence Co. in 1992, according to the company's website.

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