PRARA NEWS ESTABLISHED 1937 March 2016

78 YEARS OF SER- VICE TO PE-

TROLEUM RETAILERS AND AUTO REPAIR DEALERS IN PENNSYLVANIA March 2016

2016 OFFICERS PRESIDENT

Jeff Decker

1ST VICE PRESIDENT

DENNIS BUDZYNSKI

2ND VICE PRESIDENT

Gauttam Patel

SECRETARY TREASURER

Ray Moore

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jesse Huey

Dinesh Mittal

John Listak

OFFICE STAFF

Executive Director Nancy Maricondi

Secretary Clara Peters

Field Rep Mike Gallagher

IN THIS ISSUE...

Monthly Columns President’s Page 3 Nancy’s Notes 2 General Counsel Corner

Articles of Interest New Members 2 Rack Prices 2

Safety Inspection Up-date 6

Emission Re-Cert Class 7

Advertising Rates 9

Classified 10

SSDA-AT Update 11

CCAC West Hill Class Schedule 14

Scholarship Application 14

2016 PRARA Golf Outing 15

Member to Member Services 16-17

Golf Outing Sponsors 19

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NANCY’S

NOTES

NEW

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Brand Reg. Mid. Prem. BP b* .9959 1.1409 1.4459 Citgo b* .9715 1.1244 1.3666 Exxon b* .9995 1.1505 1.4495 Gulf b* .9695 1.12 1.3945 Shell b* .9972 1.1693 1.4731 Sunoco .9667 1.1167 1.398 * 10% ethanoll

Tax of .689 cents per gallon and .011 cent indemnification fund & .001 cent Oil Spill Tax are not

included in rack price. Superfund tax eliminated

RACK PRICES 03/01/16

No New Members

Attorney Law Office of Harry F. Klodowski J r ................. .....5 Convenience Store Wholesalers A.J. Silberman & Co.............................................. 18 Liberty USA........................................................ .... 3 TurnerDairy.............................................................10 Environmental Service Flynn Environmenal................................................18 Groundwater Environmental Service Inc..................5 Moody & Associates Inc...........................................4 Presise Tank Modifications.................................... 12 . Insurance Bulava & Associates................................................ 13

Jobbers / Distributors Bradigan’s...................................................................4 Reed Oil......................................................................8 PPC Lubriants.............................................................8 Signs JTB Sign Service.........................................................6 Waste Management Environmental Specialists, Inc....................................9

PRARA ADVERTISERS

Happy Easter and Happy Spring. We have a few exciting things happening around here. First we put a bit of a new face on the Newsletter it may not look much different but it is a completely new program and a bit easier to move around in. It is also compatible with the printer and the email version which takes a lot less time to put together. Hopefully you will see the difference in some of the ads. If you want to update your ad or put one in we would love to do it. Just give us a call. The other exciting news is that the Golf Outing will be benefiting Operation Home-front. They have an office in our building so we will be helping out our neighbor and hopefully some local military families in need. If at all possible please try and help. Thanks Nancy

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PRESIDENT’S PAGE By Jeffrey Decker

The Petroleum Retailers & Auto Repair Association is having our annual fund raising Golf Outing at The Meadowink Golf Course on Wednesday May 25, 2016. Please mark your calendar. This year we have decided to help out OPERATION HOMEFRONT. Op-eration Homefront mission statement: Operation Homefront builds strong, sta-ble, and secure military families so they thrive in the communities they’ve worked so hard to protect. They offer 3 programs: emergency assistance, family programs, and housing: 92 cents of every dollar goes to programs and services. You can visit their web-site at www.operationhomefront.net for more information. We are asking for your support as a sponsor or golfer to help raise funds to provide the assistance much needed by our service men and women. Thank you very much for your time and consideration of this important event. Together we can make a difference in the lives of our U. S. Troops and their families. Please contact Nancy Maricondi to discuss sponsorship opportunites. We look forward to your participation. Thank you ! Jeff

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March 2016

Experience• Efficiency • Effectiveness

Sample of Services

Underground Storage Tank Contam-inated soil and

Ground Water Remediation

Environmental Assessments Site Characterizations

Brownfield Site Assessments

www.moody-s.com

Moody’s Underground Storage

Tank (UST) Management services

range from tank removal through

Services site characterization, full

scale remediation, and closure of

contaminated sites. Our certified

OSHA trained licensed professional

geologists and staff can assist you

through the PA DEP Storage Tank

Program’s regulations with the

end result being an Environmental

Release of Liability for your site.

USTIF’s philosophy is moving

towards Pay for Performance (PFP)

type contracts for their UST sites. Moody’s is working with our clients

and USTIF on PFP contracts and

we are ready to help you at your

UST site.

Meadville PA Houston PA Canton OH Waverly NY 800-836-5040 866-336-0000 877-636-4448 877-602-3120

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March 2016

Harry F. Klodowski Klodowski Law LLC

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

35 Years of Experience

KlodowskiLaw.com

Storage Tank Litigation Buying/Selling Contaminated Properties

Insurance Fund Claims Agency Enforcement Defense

6400 Brooktree Court, Suite 250

Wexford, PA 15090 (724) 940-4000 Fax: (724) 940-4048

Harry@KlodowskiLaw.com

Emergency

Spill Containment

Bucket

$39.95 Kit contains:

5lb. Lite Dry

2 48” socks

8 absorbant pads

2 pair gloves

2 hazardous waste bags

WE NOW HAVE: RVP Labels

Safety Inspection Manuals Drive Off Labels

2016 Labor Law Posters Stage II Decals

Low Sulfar Diesel Labels Spill Containment Kits

Emission Signs Keystone Ins. Signs & Numbers

Safety Ins MVP-431’s & Motorcycle MV480’s

MV480

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April 19, 2016

SIGN UP NOW

Emission Re-Cert Class Being held at the PRARA office

April 19, 2016

6:30 pm to 9:30 pm

(412) 241-2380

$79.00 per person

You may take this class up to 6

months before the expiration date

so take advantage of the location. Limited seating.

Non Members $89.

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March 2016

Quality GASOLINE and TRANSPORT Service Since 1972

Great Reputation, Competitive Pricing

Celebrating 25 Years of Dependable Service to Independent

Gasoline Retailers in Western PA

Contact Ron Rotolo 724-333-5964

Branded/Unbranded Gasoline, E85, Bio Diesel, On Road/Off Road, Kerosene

Email: ronr@reedoil.com

PPC Lubricants & PRARA are proud to announce a new OIL PROGRAM specifically to help put thousands of dol-

lars back in your pocket. Quarterly rebates , advertis-ing,and excellant products. Call Dave Ondik Today!

412-719-0063

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Advertising Rates

1/2 page $600

1/4 page $450

1/8 page $330

Insert (one mailing) $100

March 2016

Environmental Specialists, Inc.

Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste Management Services Used Oil and Used Antifreeze Recycling Services

Aqueous and Solvent Based Parts Washing Technologies

EPA and OSHA Compliance and Reporting Services

Industrial Maintenance and Vacuum Truck Services

Used Oil Fuel Sales and Used Oil for Re-refining Sales

Windshield Washer Fluid, Recreational Antifreeze, and Diesel Ex-haust Fluid(DEF) Sales

Complete Transportation Services

Serving Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, Northern West Virginia, Southeast Michigan and Maryland

Phone: 888-331-3443 *Fax: 330-746-8175 * www.esrecycling.com

1000 Andrews Avenue *Youngstown * Ohio *44505

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PLACE YOUR AD HERE CALL NOW

March 2016

CLASSIFIEDS

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Precise Tank Modifications, Inc.

PO Box 274, Madison, PA 15663

Donald J. Maughan, President Phone: (724) 446-3516

ames R. Preisach, Project Manager Fax: (724) 446-0175

Quality Petroleum Contractors & Distributors DEP Certified: Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland

Underground & Aboveground Storage Tanks

>Storage System Installations & Removals

>Helium Detection Servic

>Site Inspections

>C-Store Installations

>Car Wash Installations

>Design Consultation >Remediation Coordination

>Permitting & Project Management

>Fuel System Electrial Systems

>Site Preparation & Restoration

>Storm Water Management Systems

>Hydrostatic Testing

>Factory Direct Fueling Components & Equipment

March 2016

SSDA-AT LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY The goal of the SSDA-AT has always been full repeal of the estate tax, and the coalition still be-lieves this is the best solution to protect all family owned businesses from estate tax. However, SSDA-AT supported the compromise reached in 2010 between Congress and the President, with a $5 million exemption and the maximum rate of 35%, as a bridge to full repeal. SSDA-AT also strongly supports permanently indexing the exemption level to inflation, providing for spousal transfer, and maintaining stepped-basis. SSDA-AT has serious concerns about a number of proposals in President Obama’s fiscal year 2016 budget. Specifically, the FBETC strongly opposes the proposal to reduce the estate tax ex-emption to $3.5 million, remove the inflation adjustment, and raise the top marginal rate to 45%. The FBETC also strongly opposes the proposed repeal of stepped-up basis. The combined effect of these proposals would be the creation of two taxes at death, and would push the combined top tax rate at death to over 60 percent-a level not seen in over three decades. To the contrary, these proposals would instead take a major step backwards in the decades-long movement to provide estate tax relief to family-owned businesses and farms.

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Join the growing number of PRARA members who insure with Bulava & Associates.

Bulava & Associates values our professional affiliation with the Petroleum Retailers and Auto Re-

pair Association -- and the opportunity to provide business insurance protection to members like

you.

If your business is already insured through our agency, we thank you and pledge to continue work-

ing hard to earn your trust!

If you’re not currently insured with us, why not join the growing number of yourPRARA associates

who place their confidence in Bulava & Associates to protect their hard-earned assets?

For more information, contact us today.

www.bulavainsurance.com (724)-836-7610 Fax (724)-836-7626

Consultants / Insurance Brokers

March 2016

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CCAC WEST HILLS CENTER

1000 MCKEE ROAD

OAKDALE, PA 15071

412-241-2380

EMISSION Re-Certification Course Schedule

March 14,

April 12,

Emission Inspector

March 29,31, April 5, 7,

May 2, 4, 9, 11, 2016

State Inspection,

April 11, 13, 18, 20,

March 2016

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PRARA 2016 Scholarship Fund For the twenty second year, the Petroleum Retailers & Auto Repair Association is sponsoring two $500 College Scholarships to be awarded to a member’s son or daughter. The applicant must be the child of a current member of PRARA and must be graduating from high school in 2015 or are already attending a college, trade school, business school, etc. Applicant must be enrolled as a full time student. Postgradu-ate students are not eligible. The student must begin classes within 13 months of the award date. To be eligible, the member must submit the name, address, and telephone number of the child, along with the name of the high school the applicant will graduate from or the name of the college, trade school, business school, etc. already attending to the Association office. The application below must be mailed to the PRARA office by June 1st. (The postmark) No phone applications will be accepted. Every applicant will be given a list of three-digit numbers. The child, who holds the three-digit number corresponding to the Pennsylvania lottery on Monday, June 13 and Tuesday June 14, will be the winner. Who ever won Monday’s lottery is not eligible to win Tuesday’s lottery. The applicant closest to the number on Tuesday’s lottery will be the winner. The winners will be based on the 7:00 pm drawing for both nights. Winners of previous scholarships are not eligible to participate. The PRARA Board of Direc-tors will vote to resolve any disputes.

The scholarship maximum is $500 each. The check will be made out to the student and the school of his/her choice. Proof of registration must be provided before check is issued. The scholar-

ship is not limited to potential college students, but to any one wanting to further their education, whether it is college, trade school, business school, etc.

PRARA 1051 Brinton Road Suite 304

Pittsburgh, PA 15221 412-241-2380

SCHOLARSHIP FUND 2016 APPLICATION

Member’s Name: __________________________________________ Phone: ____________________

Business Name: ______________________________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________________

City: ______________________________________________ State: __________ Zip: _____________

Applicant’s Name: _________________________________________ Phone: ____________________

Home Address: ______________________________________________________________________

City: ______________________________________________ State: __________ Zip: _____________

Did you or will you graduate this year? _________

High school graduated from: ___________________________________________________________

Choice of college, etc. (if known): _______________________________________________________

All Applications Must Be Completed In Full And Returned To The PRARA Office By June 1, 2016

March 2016

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Serving Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey

PRARA 26th Annual Spring GOLF

CLASSIC

May 25, 2016

MEADOWINK GOLF COURSE 4076 BULLTOWN ROAD

MURRYSVILLE PA 15668

PETROLEUM RETAILERS AND AUTO REPAIR ASSOCIATION IS SPONSORING A GOLF OUTING TO BENEFIT

OPERATION HOMEFRONT. THE DAY WILL BEGIN WITH COFFEE AND DONUTS AT 8:30 A.M. FOLLOWED BY A

SHOTGUN START AT 9:00 A.M. THE COST INCLUDES 18 HOLES OF GOLF, CART, BREAKFAST BEFORE GOLF, LUNCH AT THE TURN, BUFFET DINNER, AND PRIZES.

DIRECTIONS: PARKWAY EAST TO EXIT AT RT. 22 MURRYSVILLE. AT 7TH LIGHT, MAKE LEFT (MCDONALD’S

). GO STRAIGHT THROUGH ON SARDIS ROAD ABOUT 3 MILES. GO PAST MURRYSVILLE GOLF COURSE, MAKE

FIRST LEFT ONTO BULLTOWN ROAD. MEADOWINK IS ON THE LEFT.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE PRARA OFFICE AT 412-241-2380 COST: $95.00 PER PERSON

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: PRARA MAIL WITH COMPLETED FORM TO: 1051 Brinton Road

SUITE 304 PITTSBURGH PA 15221

MANY CASH SKILL PRIZES

YES, I WANT TO PLAY!!____

ENCLOSED IS A CHECK FOR $_________________FOR________GOLFERS.

NAME: ______________________________________________PHONE:

COMPANY:

ADDRESS:

CITY: _________________________________________________________ PA ZIP:___________

FOURSOME INFORMATION:

NAME ____________________________________________________________________________

PARTNER ____________________________________________________________________________

PARTNER ___________________________________________________________________________

Partner ____________________________________________________________________________

*Foursome Information and payments must be received by May 13, 2016

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J. E. Robinson Oakmont, PA 412-423-1093

ATM Cash World Tom Ranallo Pittsburgh 800-937-3169 R A Amusement Ryan Peters North Huntingdon 724-863-5394 Albert G. Feczko Pittsburgh

412-833-5554 Harry Klodowski Wexford 724-940-4000 Strangis & Swaney 724-493-4090

A.J. Silberman & Co. Indianola PA 412-455-1011

Liberty USA West Mifflin, PA 412-461-2700 Computer Solutions Dick Norchi-Allison Park, PA 412-369-8896

Automotive Inspection Systems Motor Vehicle Inspection Reporting System Pete Kipe/Rick Dunmire 866-376-8477 S.I.S. J.R. Bachor Tarentum, PA 724-224-1220 Waste Oil/Contamined Product Pick-Up Environmental Specialist

Ron Blinsky - McDonald, OH 1-888-331-3443 Flynn Environmental, Inc.

Michael Flynn-Pittsburgh, PA 1-800-690-9409 Groundwater & Environment Srv. Inc. Jon Agnew Cranberry Twp., PA 800-267-2549 ext. 3636 Letterle & Associates, LLC Lou Letterle - Allison Park, PA 412-486-0600 Moody & Associates Mark Miller 814-724-4970 Steel City Fueling Systems William Brandenstein Pittsburgh, PA 412-327-7030 www.steelcityfueling.com Shockey Excavating George Shockey 724-282-3669 George I Reitz & Sons Sandy Crawford East Pittsburgh, PA 412-824-9976 McRo Construction Inc. Donald Rothey Jr. Elizabeth, PA 412-384-6051 Petroleum Technical Service Mike Gifford - Butler, PA 724-287-4148 Precise Tank Modifications Inc. Donald Maughan Madison, PA 724-446-3516 S.I.S. J.R. Bachor Tarentum, PA 724-224-1220 Steel City Fueling Systems William Brandenstein

Pittsburgh, PA 412-327-7030 www.steelcityfueling.com Shockey Excavating, Inc. George Shockey 724-282-3669 Financial Transactions Services LLC Credit Card Processing Hal Treelisky 412-720-8345 atmhal@aol.com Advanced Fire Company Ron Cruder - Greensburg, PA 724-834-7610 Bulava & Associates Joe Bulava - Greensburg, PA 724-836-7610

Pinnacle Group LLC Kirk Haldeman Pittsburgh, PA Jack Bonus Insurance

Mark Bleier-Pittsburgh, PA 412-452-8722

PARTS/PETROLEUM EQUIP. George I Reitz & Sons, Inc. Sandy Crawford E. Pittsburgh, PA 412-824-9976

Don Parker Sales Inc. Pam Pitell 1916

Member- to- Member– Services March 2016

ACCOUNTANTS

ATM

ATTORNEY

ENVIRONMENTAL TANKS & UPGRADES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

INSURANCE

FIRE SUPRESSION INVENTORY SERVICE

C-STORE DISTRIBUTORS

COMPUTERS

CONSULTING ENVIRONMENTAL TANKS & UPGRADES

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George I. Reitz & Sons, Inc. Sandy Crawford East Pittsburgh, PA 412-824-9976 Don Parker Sales Inc. Pam Pitell 1916 Babcock Blvd. 412-821-4085 Petroleum Technical Services Mike Gifford - Butler, PA 724-287-4148 Kleen-Line 412-466-6277

Bolea Oil Products

Robert Bolea Coraopolis, PA 412-264-1130 Bradigan's Inc. Tom Bradigan Kittanning, PA 724-548-7654 Glassmere Fuel Service Dell Cromie Tarentum, PA 724-265-4646 Guttman Oil Company Kevin Forsythe Belle Vernon, PA 724-483-3533 Kehm Oil Company George Kehm Oakdale, PA 412-921-5200 Gulf Oil LLC Doug Storch Pittsburgh, PA 724-333-5964 Purvis Brothers Inc. Mack Purvis Mars, PA 724-625-1566 PPC Lubricants Dave Ondik 412-719-0063 R & W Oil Products Richard Smith McKeesport, PA 412-678-6121

Reed Oil Company Ron Rotolo New Castle, PA 800-922-5454 Superior Petroleum Don Bowers Pittsburgh, PA 412-576-2601 Center Independent Doug Friend 724-622-4835 McRo Construction Inc. Donald Rothey Jr. Elizabeth, PA 412-384-6051 S.I.S.

J.R. Bachor Tarentum, PA 724-279-3360 JTB Sign Service Jim Rahe –Pittsburgh PA 412-279-3360 Steel City Grease Traps

Mark Kuss 412-583-0206 Petroleum Technical Services Mike Gifford Butler, PA

724-287-4148 George I Reitz & Sons, Inc. Sandy Crawford East Pittsburgh, PA

412-824-9976 S.I.S. J.R. Bachor Tarentum, PA 724-224-1220 Robinson Young & Associates 412-423-1093

Tower Tire 412-517-8739 Penn Turf (814) 696-7669

Dans (724) 529-7621 Liberty (888) 868-0097

Arrow Uniform 724-417-8500

George I Reitz & Sons, Inc. Sandy Crawford East Pittsburgh, PA 412-824-9976 Petroleum Technical Services

Butler, PA 724-287-4148

Member - to - Member - Services

March 2016

PARTS CLEANER

PARTS/PETROLEUM EGUIP

PETROLEUM

PETROLEUM

REMODELING

SIGNS

GREASE TRAPS

SITE INSPECTION & TECH-NICAL SERVICES

SITE INSPECTION & TECH-NICAL SERVICES

TAXES

TIRES

USED TIRE PICKUP

UNIFORMS

UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK/LINE TESTING

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March 2016 Serving Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey

2016 PRARA Annual Spring Golf Classic

May 25, 2016 to Benefit OPERATION HOMEFRONT

Meadowink Golf Course 4076 Bulltown Road

Murrysville, PA 15668

Name ____________________________________ Phone _______________

Business Name __________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________________

City ________________________________State ______ Zip ____________

HOLE SPONSOR $100 $200 $500

SILVER_____ GOLD____ Corporate _______

_______________________________________________________________ (Name as you want it to appear on the Hole Marker)

Breakfast Sponsor $200 _______________________________ (Call the PRARA office for availability) (Name as you want it to appear on sign)

Lunch Sponsor $300 _____________________________________________ (Call the PRARA office for availability) (Name as you want it to appear on sign)

Please return this form and your check for Hole, Breakfast and/or Lunch sponsorship to the PRARA

office by June 1 so that we can guarantee a Hole marker and/or Sign.

PRIZE DONATION

Prize to be donated _______________________________________________

Does prize need to be picked up? _______________

We would appreciate it if you would let us know what prize you will be donating and if pickup is

necessary. Please contact us at the PRARA office by May 13, 2016.

1051 Brinton Rd, Suite 304, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15221 or Call us at 412-241-2380.

Thank you for your donation!!

You are the reason that our Golf Outing will be a success!!

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Calendar of Events March 2, Liberty USA Trade Show March 8, STAC Meeting (Canceled)

March 10, Serv Safe Food Class March 17, USTIF Meeting Harrisburg

Upcoming Events April 12, Board Meeting

April 19, A J Silberman Trade Show April 19, Re-Cert Class Office May 25, PRARA Golf Classic

Petroleum Retailers & Auto Repair Association 1051 Brinton Road Suite 304 Pittsburgh PA 15221