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Fun For All at Finleyville Community Day
Revolutionary War Weekend at Oliver Miller Homestead Members of the 8th Pennsylvania Regiment camped at the Oliver Miller Homestead in South Park and demonstrated the daily activities and life of a Revolutionary War soldier. Two sons of Oliver served in the 8th Pennsylvania and fought at Saratoga and spent the winter at Valley Forge. The encampment explains the equipment and drills of the soldiers and recruits young members and teaches them to drill.
A STAT MediVac helicopter drops in for an informal visit
A member of the 8th Pennsylvania explains the various weaponry of the Revolution.
Kettle Korn – Always a favorite
By Paul Chasko September 11, 2010 couldn’t have turned out to be a more beautiful day for Finleyville Community Day and certainly a fitting day to honor the men and women of our emergency services. On the anniversary of 9/11 when so many were struck down it was fitting to honor those who serve. The day opened with prayer, thanksgiving and remembrance of Taps and a salute from the Mon Valley Honor Guard those who give their service to the community and to the nation. The Mon Valley Honor Guard displayed the colors as taps were played and a wreath was laid at the Finleyville Community Center Memorial for service men and women. After the opening ceremonies, the streets of Finleyville were crowded with folks enjoying the great weather, craft booths, entertainment and great food served up by vendors and community eateries. There were a number William "Wild Willy" Frankfort shows off of emergency equipment displays some hand-made colonial-era goods as well. The Finleyville Volunteer Fire Department and Union Ambulance Service had their vehicles on display and a a Stat-Medivac helicopter dropped down into the St. Francis Church parking lot so folks could have a close look at this often life-saving aircraft. It was a fun day in Finleyville. (PHOTOS BY PAUL CHASKO) See more pictures at the Union-Finley Messenger Web Site Photo Gallery at www.unionfinley.com
Kids Halloween Costume Party at Bunola Fire Company The Bunola Fire Company will host a Kids of All Ages Costume Halloween Party on October 24 from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm. Party goers should arrive in costume. Guests will enjoy fun, food and prizes. There will also be hayride and outdoor games, weather permitting. Cost $5 per child. Contact Kathy at 412-384-8334 for additional information.
Walt Cormack prepares for the soldier's drilling
Young recruits are taught to drill using wooden muskets.
South Park Women’s Club Raffle to Benefit Huntington’s Disease The South Park Women Club will be raffling several, very generous gift baskets during the Oktoberfest at Barley’s & Hop’s located in the South Park Shops in Bethel Park. The Oktoberfest is scheduled for October 8 and 9. There will be live bands in the tent, Rowdy BBQ, German food and hundreds of imports and microbrews inside. On Friday evening, the Women’s Club will be sponsoring the raffle and accepting donations to benefit Huntington’s Disease. All proceeds will go back to the Huntington’s Disease Society of America – Western PA Chapter who helps families affected by the disease, supports research and clinical trials. The donations will be made in honor of one of their longtime club members, Sue Oates, who has the disease. Come and enjoy the festivities. Hopefully your donation will help make a future that is free of Huntington’s Disease.
Step Up For Local Kids Union Finley Area Athletic Association Needs Board Members The Union Finley Area Athletic Association (UFAAA) is still looking to fill board member seats for the Spring 2011 Baseball and Softball season. Open positions are President, Concessions Manager, Softball Commissioner, Secretary, Special Events and Field Maintenance Manager. Nominations to these positions are due ASAP so they can be voted on at the October Board Meeting. UFAAA will not be able to operate without all of these board positions filled. If there is no Board there is no UFAAA for your children to participate in T-Ball, Baseball and Slow and Fast Pitch Softball in their hometown community! Please contact Michele Gohacki at 724-348-9168 or mgohacki@msn.com if you would like to volunteer to be nominated for one of these positions.