The date was August 17th. The time was 6pm. The place was the New Stanton Boro Park. The event was the Annual Sewickley Creek Watershed Association (SCWA) Picnic. It was time to renew old acquaintances and make new friends.
Joe Polansky and Jim Pilsbury were co-chariman of this year's picnic committee. Pilsbury said, "The members enjoyed good conversations and food while learning what the association has accomplished since last year' picnic. Several board members discussed the association's many projects and goals for the coming year." Pilsbury estimated about 150 watershed residents and families attended the picnic.
Pilsbury said the picnic helps us keep our members informed and also serves as the kickoff of our 2001 membership campaign. Polansky wanted to thank the local merchants, organizations and businesses who donated more than 50 door prizes for the picnic. Special thanks goes to Henry Sobota for soliciting the door prizes.
Pilsbury wishes to thank the members of the picnic committee; Joe Polansky, Vickie Vrabel, Doug and Peggy Trout, Wayne Brinker, henry and Janet Sobota, Chris Schauer and Jack Theis. For more information on the annual picnic (an banquet) and becoming a member of the SCWA call the office at 724-925-3621 or e-mail SCWA@westol.com
As such the Association shall use its resources to educate the citizens of the watershed as to sound environmental practices. In addition, the Association will seek out and cooperate with government agencies, interested organizations, businesses and individuals to implement programs to improve water quality and encourage proper land use.