In brief: Oakmont officials consider ban on coal tar, student news and more in Plum, Oakmont
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Oakmont officials are considering adopting a resolution to ban coal tar, a toxic chemical used to seal asphalt driveways.
There currently are no borough restrictions on the material some contractors use to seal driveways.
The black liquid also frequently is used on parking lots and playgrounds.
Fox Chapel approved its ban of coal tar in February.
Oakmont Council could vote on the matter at its May 17 meeting.
Student news
Regina “Gina” Palladino from Oakland Catholic High School received three awards at the Carnegie Science Center’s Pittsburgh Regional Science & Engineer Fair. The Oakmont resident placed fourth in the “Environment and Earth Science Senior Division.”
Palladino also received a scholarship from Thiel College and the Perseverance award for being an associated scientist for five years of participation.
Her project was titled “Fast Fashion’s Detrimental Effects on Water and Plant Life.”
Plum boys soccer team golf outing
The Plum boys soccer team will host its first annual golf outing June 13 at the Meadowink Golf Course in Murrysville.
The shotgun start will begin at 1 p.m. (arrive at noon). The cost is $100 per golfer, which includes golf, lunch and dinner.
Reserve your team of four. The outing is limited to 22 teams.
Payment must be received by June 1. Checks can be made payable to Plum High School boys soccer. Mail to Lisa Weleski, 4048 Impala Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15329.
For questions, contact plumsoccer@gmail.com.
Meet and greet
There will be a meet and greet with Pennsylvania Supreme Court candidate Kevin Brobson and Plum GOP candidates with Allegheny County GOP Chairman Sam DeMarco at 6 p.m. May 14 at Palmieri’s Restaurant, 951 Old Frankstown Road.
Free pizza and drinks will be provided. Admission is free.
To RSVP or for details, call 724-787-8673 or email sdschlauch@gmail.com.
Blood drive
B Three Solutions Spring will be hosting a blood drive from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. May 18 at the Plum Community Center, 499 Center New Texas Road.
To make an appointment, visit Vitalant.org and click the “donate now” button. On the new window, search with group code P953 and select your appointment time or call 412-209-7000.
All those who donate between May 1 and May 25 will receive a $5 Amazon gift card, redeemable via email.
Twin-Boros Memorial Day
The Twin-Boros Memorial Day parade and ceremony will take place May 31. The parade kicks off at 9:30 a.m. on East Railroad Avenue and will proceed to the cemetery in Oakmont.
This year’s parade marshal is Frank Bonaroti with State Representative Carrie Del Rosso serving as grand marshal. The ceremony begins at 11 a.m. at the cemetery. The guest speaker is Donald Koenig, lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate Corps and the executive director of the Veterans Administration Pittsburgh Healthcare.
The program will include the traditional decorating of the chairs, a 21-gun salute by the Veterans of American Legion Post 600, calling of the honor roll and patriotic music selections.
All participants and spectators must follow CDC and state covid guidelines. Anyone who would like to donate to help offset the costs of the ceremony can send a check payable to Oakmont-Verona Memorial Day Committee, 504 Maryland Ave., Oakmont, PA 15139.
For updates and information, visit the Oakmont-Verona Memorial Day 2021 Facebook page.