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Suggestions sought for Allegheny Parks' mascot name

Jeff Himler

Chipmunk mascot

Allegheny County Parks is looking for the public’s help to name its new chipmunk mascot.

Park patrons got a chance to meet the oversized rodent representative during Saturday’s Boyce Park Snowfest.

Visit the county parks Facebook page to submit a name suggestion.

The winning name will be announced on Feb. 8.

Early nominations include “Chippy McChipperson,” “Pistachio,” “Grinny,” “Sparky,” “Cheeks,” “Rocky,” “Squirble,” “Acorn,” “Skippy the Chippy,” “Yinzmunk” and “Chance the Chipmunk.”


Jeff Himler is a Tribune-Review staff writer. You can contact Jeff at 724-836-6622, jhimler@tribweb.com or via Twitter @jhimler_news.


Jeff Himler is a TribLive reporter covering Greater Latrobe, Ligonier Valley, Mt. Pleasant Area and Derry Area school districts and their communities. He also reports on transportation issues. A journalist for more than three decades, he enjoys delving into local history. He can be reached at jhimler@triblive.com.

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Allegheny County Parks
Allegheny County Parks needs the public’s help in naming its new chipmunk mascot by Feb. 8, 2019.
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