"What's Up In Cochranton"

                             THANK A VET!
GOD BLESS THE USA

We the people of Cochranton Borough pray for those who died on Sept. 11, 2001

And WE Stand Behind The Men and Women of Our ARMED FORCES.

THESE COLORS DON'T RUN.

2005 was Cochranton's 150 Birthday  


Chief Frank L Baranyai retired on June 1, 2005


Sgt. Michael C Phillips was named as Cochranton's new Chief


Call the Borough Office (425-3365) for information on leaf pickup and the burning ord.


Use the right that many died for - VOTE


Officer Hastings with one of the two police bikes that the department received a grant for from State Rep. Wilt.
 

Northland Refuse Co. will be our new garbage company beginning the first of the year.  Pick up day will change from Tuesday mornings to Friday mornings.  However, if a holiday falls during that week, pick up day will be on Saturday.  There are only 6 holidays that will affect pick up during the year.  They are as follows:   New Years, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. The first pick up day of the year will be affected by the Holiday.    

DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE - THE LIFE YOU SAFE COULD BE YOUR OWN

COCHRANTON GREENWAYS TRAIL GROUP     

WHAT HAS BEEN ACCOMPLISHED?

This past year hs been a busy time for the Cochranton Area Greenways Trail group.  We've made progress in our effort to establish a hiking and biking trail in Cochranton area.  The necessary steps have been taken and we are now incorporated as a non profit organization.  We are registered with the IRS as a 501C3 nonprofit group.  We have applied for three grants totaling $150,000.  We are optimistic that we will receive these grants.  Like most grants for this type of project we need to raise matching funds from the local community.  In addition to cash contributions, work done by volunteers and work completed by local contractors can be considered as in-kind services.

WHAT IS THE NEXT PHASE?

Pending the release of the initial grant money, work should begin this summer with the first phase of the trail.  It will be located within Lion's Park.  The first step will include brush clearing and grading along the perimeter of Lion's Park.  Second phase will entail development of the section of the trail from the new bridge over N. Franklin St. along the Little Sugar Creek dike and connecting to the recreation area adjacent to the High School.  The third phase will be development of the trail along French Creek to the eastern end of the Borough in the vicinity of the Elementary School.  

Cochranton Lions Club has already granted permission to develop the trail through their park.  With release of the first grant money, easements will be sought from all landowners who border the proposed trail.  Plans call for connecting the Cochranton Greenways Trail with the Ernst Trail in Meadville to the west and the Allegheny Valley Trail System in Franklin to the East.  The trail in Franklin will be part of the National Trail running from Washington, DC to Toronto, CA.  Cochranton Greenways Trail and the Ernst Trail will open a corridor from I-79 at Meadville directly to the National Trail System.  This extensive network of trails will become a valuable tourist attraction and be a positive factor in future economic growth.

WHAT KIND OF HELP IS NEEDED?

In addition to financial contributions, skills of all kinds will be required to complete the work.  Your support is needed now to make the Cochranton Area Greenway Trails a reality.  Please fill out the form below and mail it in today.  You can join as an individual, family or corporation.  If  you are an individual or a contractor willing to donate in-kind services please list the skills and equipment you have available to help.  For more information about the Cochranton Area Greenways call Debbie DeVore, Treasurer at 814-425-7038 or Curt Hill, Construction Leader at 814-425-3414.  You can also access the Cochranton Boro Web Site at (www.cochrantonboro.com).  Periodic updates concerning progress on the Greenway Trail will be posted on the
Borough web site.

WHAT WILL THE TRAIL DO FOR COCHRANTON?

Both the State and Federal Government have put a great deal of energy and financial support into helping communities develop recreation trails.  The completed Greenway Trail linked both east and west to a network of trails will be valuable tourist attraction.  Families can enjoy quality time together, hiking, biking and enjoying the beauty of our environment.  Because the trail will enhance he quality of life, industry will be encouraged to located in the regional area.  It will bring more people to visit our local fair and our historic railroad station.  There will be ample parking because it will be possible to access the Trail from Lion's Park, the Fairgrounds or the High School area.

This is a project that is do-able and you'll have fun participating  We need volunteers and members now!   Meetings of the Greenways Trails group are held in the meeting room at the Cochranton Library at 7:00PM on the fourth (4th) Wed of each month.  COME AND BE A PART OF THE TEAM!!!!!!

 
    If you would like to join the Cochranton Greenways Trail, please send in this completed form:

Cochranton Area Greenways, Inc.
Debbie DeVore, Treasurer
4591 N. Franklin Street
Cochranton, Pa.   16314

Name        __________________________________________

Address    __________________________________________

                __________________________________________

Phone       __________________________________________

Email        __________________________________________

Type of Membership:

Individual ($10.00) _______________________

Family ($25.00)     _______________________

Supporting ($100.00) _____________________

Corporate Member ($250.00) ______________

I wish to volunteer to help with this project:      Yes _____  No_______  My Skills are:  ____________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

Make check payable to:    COCHRANTON AREA GREENWAYS, INC.  

Donations are Tax Deductible.