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EAGLE SCOUT’S PROJECT BRINGS STUDENTS TOGETHER IN USC, PAGE 3

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Upper St. Clair students Matthew Bishop and Mark Rutkowski ham it up during a STARS event March 31.

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Mt. Lebanon history center plans renovation

By Harry Funk Multimedia reporter hfunk@thealmanac.net

The renovation of the Historical Society of Mt. Lebanon’s headquarters is about to go out for bid.

Joel Cluskey, president of RSH Architects, and Dan Deiseroth of municipal engineer Gateway Engineers are working on specifications HARRY FUNK / STAFF that should be available for potential contractors within the next week or two.

The Mt. Lebanon Historical Society’s history The historical society has been raising money center was built as a residence more than 80 toward improving its Spanish Colonial Revival- years ago.

style building at 794 Washington Road, the former residence and medical office of Dr. Donald McMillan (1911-2002).

“We had a set of documents probably about six months ago that were about 98 percent complete,” Cluskey told Mt. Lebanon commissioners during their March 28 discussion session. “A contractor came in and did pricing for it. The pricing was higher than some of the budget numbers we had originally put to the project.”

Since then, the scope has been revised for cost considerations, such as dispensing with

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BP senior earns Army ROTC scholarship Sergeant Matthew P. Turk of the United States Army, South Hills Recruiting Center, visited Bethel Park High School to notify senior Joseph Campion that he has been conditionally selected to receive an Army ROTC scholarship. The Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps scholarship will provide full college tuition and mandatory educational fees as well as room and board for $10,000 per year, along with an allowance for textbooks, school supplies and required equipment. The scholarship also includes an educational grant of up to $5,000 each school year. The average value for a four-year scholarship is approximately $100,000. Besides meeting the financial expenses associated with going to college, Joseph will also have earned a commission as an Army officer when he graduates from college. BPHS guidance counselor Michael Bruce (far left), Sergeant Matthew Turk (second from left) and BPHS assistant principal Jason Shoaf (far right) congratulate Joseph Campion on his receipt of the scholarship.

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The History Center renovation and expansion will include:

the need for a sprinkler system in the 80-plusyear-old building.

“We’ve been able to make some adjustments in different fire ratings, different components of the building, so that we do not need to sprinkle the building,” Cluskey, a member of Mt. Lebanon’s Historic Preservation Board, explained.

Jim Wojcik, historical society president, said the project is envisioned for multiple phases.

“This first phase that will be going out for bids is basically restoring the basic house structure and major systems,” he said, estimating the cost at about $580,000.

Improvements will include a new roof and climate-control system, window refurbishment and enhanced handicapped accessibility.

“That will allow the history center to move out of the basement and start using the space on the first floor for exhibits and on the second floor for collection storage,” Wojcik told commissioners.

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• Office space for volunteers and staff • Work space and research rooms • Restoration of stained-glass windows, atrium fountain, and stenciling and a mural that were hidden by layers of paint • Handicapped accessibility

ty, with a net of $180,000. Also awarded was a $50,000 Keystone Historic Preservation grant from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

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Eagle Scout’s project brings special needs students together

By Terry Kish For The Almanac writer@thealmanac.net

It’s not often that the stars come out in the morning, but special needs students from school districts across Southwestern Pennsylvania met at Upper St. Clair High School on March 31 for a STARS partnership program.

STARS – Schools Together with Athletes Reaching Success – provides meaningful activities for students with and without physical and intellectual disabilities to collaborate, create and participate in activities that enrich the school curriculum.

USC hosted its first STARS event, Put Your Best Foot Forward, as athletes were placed on competitive and non-competitive teams with their regular education partners for support and friendship. The event featured outdoor soccer and kickball games, as well as indoor skill-building games and activities.

Upper St. Clair life skills students and their partners lined the entrance of the high school athletic wing, clapping and cheering as each group of athletes entered the building.

In addition to USC, students from Avonworth, Baldwin, Belle Vernon, Elizabeth Forward, Montour, Moon, Mt. Lebanon, Peters Township, South Allegheny, South Fayette and Washington high schools participated in the event.

Organizing the event as his Eagle Scout project was USC junior Jay Pollock, who was assisted by Eric Lehman, also a junior.

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Outdoor soccer was one of the sports played during the STARS event.

“The turnout was fantastic,” said Pollock, adding that everything went as well as he expected, if not better.

Upper St. Clair special education department head Michelle Zirngibl commented, “I am so TERRY KISH / FOR THE ALMANAC proud of our high school kids. They are an aweUpper St. Clair High School junior Jay Pollock (right) organized the STARS event for his some group!”

Lyn Mulroy, high school special education Eagle Scout project. teacher, said that the STARS partnership proPollock, a member of Boy Scout Troop 366, ing a general outline, they presented their plans gram has grown out of the Partners in PE group, explained that he has participated in Partners in to school administrators, special education with more than 20 school districts throughout PE, a gym class that includes special needs stu- teachers and physical education teachers. Pol- the region involved. STARS coordinates interdents, for the past two years. Not long after Pol- lock and Lehman also recruited volunteers and scholastic opportunities where all students can lock attended a STARS volleyball program, Up- organized the day’s activities. compete, participate in, and build friendships With more than 100 athletes in attendance, through athletic and social events. per St. Clair physical education teacher Timothy Robbins mentioned to the class that he would along with their student partners and adults, it Pollock said he would love to do an event like to see USC host a soccer event. Pollock was an enthusiastic group. again next year.

David Mucha, a special needs student from thought it would be a great Eagle Scout project.

“I loved walking around and seeing the huge Pollock approached Lehman, a member of Avonworth, expressed the sentiments of most smiles on everyone’s faces,” said Pollock. “It the soccer team, about the idea. After develop- participants: “I’m having a fun time.” made my day.”

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Sen. Casey pushes federal funding for state drug crisis cancer for the past month.

“I’m getting the best care, and I still have an Staff writer uphill battle,” Capretto said, pausing to wipe dsinger@observer-reporter.com tears, “but I’m afforded this opportunity. I want the same to be there for addicts. These lives The “final horizon” of culture change to view matter. Every single one. And I want them to heroin and opioid addiction as a public health be able to get long-term treatment like I am.” issue and not solely a law enforcement problem Washington County District Attorney Gene would be made easier if $600 million in federal Vittone said the culture war is being won with funds were released, according to Washington first responders administering naloxone, or Drug and Alcohol Commission director Cheryl Narcan, to revive overdose victims.

Andrews.

“We’ve had 46 Narcan saves from first reU.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., was joined by sponders like police and firefighters since Aucounty, state and federal authorities April 1 at gust. The ambulance guys, they’re always dothe WDAC as he pushed for final approval of ing this. This is just first responders data. This the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery DAVID SINGER/OBSERVER-REPORTER means the message that we use this stuff and Act, or CARA, which passed the Senate March 10. Officials talked about federal help as one U.S. Sen. Bob Casey discusses how he’s everyone carry it is working,” Vittone said, notof Pennsylvania’s long-sought anti-narcotics pushing for $600 million in federal funding to ing there were at least 300 reported overdoses since summer in Washington County, 38 of measures – a pill-monitoring program – will treat the heroin and opioid epidemic. them fatal. finally launch in August. a halfway house for seven months, I was tested U.S Attorney David Hickton said the two “This is a problem straight from hell,” Casey to have a sixth-grade education. Now, here I main aspects of public support – widely availsaid. “States, and particularly this county, have am earning my master’s – the unemployable able antidotes and Good Samaritan laws to been showing us how to deal with this problem. heroin user. But that came through long-term protect those helping victims – will be suppleNow we just need Washington, D.C., to listen to treatment. I tried outpatient therapy so many mented and aided by the long-awaited preWashington, PA.” Casey said more appropriatimes, and it just doesn’t work. You go through scription pill-monitoring program that launchtions for Pennsylvania and other states fighting the heroin epidemic should be a priority for withdrawal, and you tell yourself you’re never es in Pennsylvania in August. The state budget going to use again, but you need help. My life impasse prevented the program, which is an Congress.

The push to provide funding to expand long- was worth saving, and so is everybody else,” attempt to stop doctor- and pill-shopping, from launching in June 2015. term treatment and care for addicts in recov- Potts said.

Potts’ emotional testimony was followed by The “Achieving Better Care by Monitoring ery was highlighted by testimony from Ashley Potts, an addict who became a counselor to Gateway Rehabilitation Center director Dr. All Prescriptions,” or ABC-MAP program, was Neil Capretto and his revelation as he was un- passed as part of Act 191 in 2014. The program help those like herself.

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cies to monitor all drugs in classes Schedule 2 through 5. The current monitoring allows law enforcement to track Schedule 2 drugs – which includes narcotics – but no health agencies have similar access. The updated program would also require law enforcement to get warrants to check on the information, according to representatives with the Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians.

“There’s still privacy protections in place, and add the fact that law enforcement would still need to go before a judge to seek info beyond what they have now (with Schedule 2 drugs) under the new program,” said Brent Ennis, advocacy officer with PAFP. State Rep. Brandon Neuman, D-North Strabane, a vocal proponent of Act 191, and whose wife works in pharmaceuticals, said Pennsylvania was highlighted as a problem because nearby states have programs that the Keystone State was lacking.

“Right now you can go to 10 different doctors, 10 different pharmacies and pay with cash and there won’t be anyone who knows better.

It’s made worse in the fact you can take scripts across state lines, and despite West Virginia and Ohio having similar programs, there’s no communication from (Pennsylvania health agencies) on this, so addicts can still pill shop,” Neuman said.

Pennsylvania and Missouri are currently the only two states without comprehensive pillmonitoring for pharmacies, doctors and hospitals.

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Peters Township panel addresses heroin epidemic Heroin-related deaths have increased 406 percent nationally since 2006

By Suzanne Elliott Staff writer selliott@thealmanac.net

Heroin is everywhere, even in Peters Township.

This was the message from a panel of experts who spoke about heroin and opiate addiction Thursday at a program held by the Peters Township Public Library and the League of Women Voters of Washington County at the Peters Township Middle School auditorium.

The impact of heroin and prescription drug addiction is alarming, said Washington County District Attorney Gene Vittone. He told the audience of about 200 that there is one death in the United States every 20 minutes that can be attributed to these drugs.

“This is a public health crisis,” said Vittone, adding that between 2006 and 2014, the number of heroin-related deaths increased by 406 percent nationally.

“It was rare to have a heroin case 10 years ago,” he said. “Now, it’s not.”

Indeed. Statistics from the National Institute of Drug Abuse show that in 2011, 4.2 million

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Panelists spoke on the heroin epidemic March 30 at Peters Township Middle School.

Americans age 12 and older had used heroin at least once. It is estimated that 23 percent of the people who try the drug become dependent on it.

Washington County in 1992 had two drug overdose deaths, Vittone said. Last year, there were 73 overdose deaths in the county. Overall, more than 200 county residents have died from

drug overdoses since 2011, he said.

“We are not talking about disposable human beings,” he said.

As proof that Peters Township is not immune, Deputy Police Chief Douglas Grimes showed the audience a slide of open packets of heroin seized from juveniles.

He said parents need to be aware of chang-

es in their children’s behavior and to look for telltale signs of drug use, such as constricted pupils. Chronic users may develop collapsed veins, infection of the heart lining and valves, abscesses, constipation and gastrointestinal cramping, pulmonary complications and liver or kidney disease.

“This drug will change a person from anything you can imagine,” said Grimes, adding that all the addict cares about is the next high and will resort to most anything to get it.

Pennsylvania leads the country in the number of prescription drugs sold, said Holly Livingston, who is the lead trainer for Student Assistance Programs in schools. The program encourages administrators, teachers and parents to work together to identify and help students who may be suffering from drug addiction.

“We have a generation that has been desensitized to prescriptions,” said Livingston, adding that the number of women abusers is growing.

“We start with a legitimate issue (sports injury) and it gets out of hand.”

She said 86 percent of students who went through the SAP program sought treatment for their drug problem.

It is also important to treat addiction as a disease, said Cheryl Andrews, executive director of the Washington Drug and Alcohol Commission.

“You need to talk about addiction as a disease,” she said. “It knows no boundaries.”

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Developer wants to build senior complex in Peters Township to McMurray Town Center. He asked council if it would consider fast-tracking planned zonStaff writer ing changes so the project would be in compliselliott@thealmanac.net ance.

“Our challenge is that we are not aware of The Waters Senior Holdings LLC., a Minneapoany specific timetable under which the townlis, Minn.-based developer, owner and operator ship is undertaking its updating of the zoning of senior living complexes across the country, ordinance, which places us at a disadvantold Peters Township Council it wants to contage relative to specific time lines our seller struct a $30 million, 126-unit senior living has allowed us to achieve project approvals,” community at the intersection of Valley Brook Maenner said in a letter to council.

Road and Friar Lane.

The project that Waters wants to construct Paul Maenner of Waters Senior Holdings in Peters would be one building, which could said the company has an option on 3.7 acres be three or four floors. There would be 78 inof land, which expires in September, adjacent dependent living units and 48 personal care

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units. Also planned is a sit-down restaurant, a cafe, programming and common areas and an underground parking garage. The average age of someone living in a Waters independent living unit is just under 80 years of age, Maenner said during the March 28 council meeting.

“The Peters market has 11,000 people age 75 and older,” he said. “It is growing five times the rate of the current population.”

Maenner said the proposed complex is consistent with uses such as garden apartments and group living facilities currently allowed in the McMurray Town Center area. If built, the complex would generate 60 full-time jobs, he said.

“We strive not to have an institutional feel,” said Maenner.

Councilman Frank Arcuri called the project a “great idea,” but voiced concern about access to the property in case of an emergency.

“It’s a big thumbprint,” he said.

The company is in the process of developing a similar facility in Marshall Township in northern Allegheny County.

In other business, council agreed to hire Joseph Hursen as its new director of Public Works, replacing Peter Overcashier, who is retiring in July. Hursen, who works for the Virginia department of transportation, is expected to start in mid-April. His salary is $85,500.

Upper St. Clair School Board approves new turf contract

By Terry Kish For The Almanac writer@thealmanac.net

The Upper St. Clair School Board unanimously approved a $501,725 contract for new artificial turf at the high school stadium during the March 28 regular meeting.

FieldTurf was awarded the project, which in addition to turf replacement, includes line

painting for football, soccer and lacrosse, and the USC letters in the center of the field. Booster organizations are being asked to contribute to the $10,000 needed for the lettering for the center of the field; otherwise it will be deleted from the project.

Board member Phillip Elias thought it was important that the USC identification be part of the field.

“It’s how we say hello,” he said.

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Elias also said that it was important that the board go with the safest option, as the decision regarding the turf replacement was one the district would have to live with the next decade.

The current turf was installed in 2006 and is at the end of its projected lifespan. The new premium turf is made of material that drains faster, is more durable and requires less maintenance.

At the same meeting, the board awarded a $285,866 contract for paving projects at

Streams Elementary and for Panther Pass at the high school to A. Liberoni, Inc. of Plum.

Both the turf replacement and paving projects are expected to start after graduation, which is scheduled for June 9, and be completed by the end of July.

In other business, the board adopted the 2016-2017-school calendar. School is set to begin on Aug. 23, 2016, and graduation is scheduled for June 8, 2017.

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West Virginia becomes pioneer in voter registration West Virginia doesn’t have a whole lot in common with Oregon or California.

The Mountain State is nestled in Appalachia, while the Beaver and the Golden states are on the Pacific coast, and would take about 35 hours to reach if you drove nonstop from Charleston, W.Va. They have different industries, vastly different heritages and wildly different demographic makeups – California is one of the most diverse states in the country, while West Virginia is one of the least. They also diverge politically: President Obama only took 35 percent of the vote in West Virginia during his successful 2012 re-election bid, while comfortably winning California and Oregon by 60 percent and 54 percent, respectively. West Virginia will almost certainly remain red in this year’s presidential contest, while it would take a seismic shift of epic proportions for either Oregon or California to take on a reddish hue.

And yet, last week, West Virginia found some common ground with Oregon and California – it followed in the footsteps of those two states by approving a measure that would automatically

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register its citizens to vote once they interact with the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles.

Considering West Virginia doesn’t have a reputation for being a progressive bastion, it’s surprising it has become only the third state in the country to take this step, ahead of more likely suspects like Vermont, Massachusetts or Rhode Island. But automatic registration was tacked onto a voter ID bill by Democrats in the legislature and, in stark opposition to their counterparts elsewhere, Republicans went along with it.

In fact, Bill Cole, a Republican and the president of West Virginia’s Senate, remarked “If managed properly, automatic registration is a great benefit to our citizens and will encourage more people to go to the polls.”

In this instance, at least, West Virginia is a pioneer. It must also be noted while West Virginia’s lawmakers did enact a voter ID law, which has been put in place elsewhere to combat nonexistent “fraud,” but actually seem designed to keep constituencies that might vote for Democrats away from the polls, West Virginia’s ID law is

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comparatively relaxed – while other states demand state-issued photo IDs, West Virginia will allow such items as college IDs, utility bills or bank statements to serve as identification. The state will even allow another adult to verify someone’s identification if they have known the voter for six months or more.

It’s time for Pennsylvania, and the country’s 46 other states, to join West Virginia, California and Oregon in implementing automatic voter registration. It has the support of the president, and a report released last September by the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University argued automatic voter registration would save money, increase accuracy, reduce the potential for fraud and, perhaps most important, add 50 million new voters to the polls permanently.

“Citizens must take the responsibility to vote, but government should do its part by clearing bureaucratic obstacles to the ballot box,” the report states. “Automatic, permanent voter registration would vastly improve American democracy.”

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Even though he grew up in Pittsburgh, John Kasich is a man of Ohio. Ohio can claim the most U.S. presidents living in Ohio at the time of election: William H. Harrison, Rutherford B. Hayes, James Garfield, William McKinley, William H. Taft and Warren G. Harding. Among them, two served in the Ohio State Senate, four served in the U.S. House of Representatives, two served in the U.S. Senate, two served as governors of Ohio, three were Civil War veterans, one was the first to be elected with the women’s vote and one subsequently became a Supreme Court justice.

Similarly, John Kasich has served his Ohio community, in the Ohio State Senate, in the U.S House of Representatives, and, as a second-term governor of Ohio. Also, similar to past U.S. presidents, he has published books, including two New York Times bestsellers.

Kasich can also be compared to Harry Truman. Truman was not from Ohio; he was from Independence, Mo., but Truman boldly spoke the truth. “I never did give them hell. I just told them the truth, and they thought it was hell.”

John Kasich also has the “right stuff” to speak plainly and “give ‘em hell.” He graduated from Stowe-Rox High School in 1970. Recently, he told The Washington Post, “You screw with me, you’re screwing with the wrong guy. In McKees Rocks, you come in our town, you beat us in football, we’ll break every freakin’ window on your bus. You don’t want to mess with us.”

John Kasich is a man of steel. He knows who he is and what he is about.

No one is going to bully him into dropping out of the race. Even though he currently has the fewest delegates and looks like a dark horse, when the voting begins on the convention floor, the highly qualified John Kasich could become a contender.

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Hillcrest Christian Academy celebrates space

By Suzanne Elliott Staff writer selliott@thealmanac.net

The cold and rainy afternoon skies did not dampen the spirits or enthusiasm of the nearly 200 people who braved the weather April 2 to celebrate the opening of seven new classrooms and a fullyequipped science laboratory at Hillcrest Christian Academy in Bethel Park.

The $2.2 million addition – funded mostly through private donations – gives the school much needed class and lab space that sometimes forced the 240 students who attend the private Christian pre-K through 12thgrade school to share space in creative ways. That’s not the case anymore.

“This allows us to expand our programming,” said Cindy Levi, a Hillcrest Academy board member and chairman of its building committee. “We can now have more biology and chemistry classes for the high school students, as well as the students in the lower grades.”

“We had kids in cubby holes and closets,” Levi added. “The cafeteria was used as a math and art room, too. The entire high school shares one homeroom.”

The 12,000-square-foot, two-story addition will be used as soon as Bethel Park approves the school’s occupancy permit – which is expected sometime this month – and will mostly be used by the school’s high school and middle school students, Levi said.

The first floor of the addition houses the lab and three classrooms. The top floor, meanwhile, has four classrooms and a conference room that can

Tuscany Pointe hearing set in USC

By Terry Kish For The Almanac writer@thealmanac.net

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Kenneth Barbour, Hillcrest Academy principal, greets people who have come to tour the school’s new space on April 2.

Assembly of God bought the building that had double as instructional space for smaller classes.

Existing space in the building has been trans- housed Bethel Park Elementary School. Hillcrest formed into a band, music and art space. The school opened a year later with 70 students in pre-K is adding 26 new laptop computers for students and through sixth grade. The school’s middle school wing was constructed in 1994 and seven years later, the school library was also expanded. the school gym was built. Classes for ninth-graders “This marks another milestone in the develop- were added in 2010 and the first class of high school ment of Hillcrest Christian Academy,” said Kenneth seniors graduated in 2014.

Barbour, Hillcrest principal. “I have been blessed to “So many people made tremendous financial have been given the opportunity to lead the school.” sacrifices to make this happen,” Levi said. “When Hillcrest was formed in 1981 when South Hills it looked like we couldn’t do it, God came through.”

Upper St. Clair commissioners have set May 2 as the first public hearing for Tuscany Pointe, a planned apartment complex located on McLaughlin Run Road.

In February, developer Jeffrey Thomas pulled his original plans for the project after hearing concerns from neighbors about water runoff, traffic, proposed emergency access roads and other issues.

Contacted after the board’s agenda meeting on March 28, Adam Benigni, Upper St. Clair’s director of Planning and Community Development, said that the new plans have addressed many of the issues neighbors had with the length of the buildings, setback modifications and landscape buffer modifications, as well as removing the access road.

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PT student’s Gold Award project benefits unwed mothers

By Suzanne Elliott Staff writer selliott@thealmanac.net

Kellin Daley is a senior at Peters Township High School and will graduate in June and then attend Millersville University in the fall.

She drives, has a part-time job, and will receive the Girl Scouts of America Gold Award – the highest award in Girl Scouts – April 9 at a ceremony in New Jersey. She has been involved in scouting for 13 of her 18 years.

“Girl Scouts help people and I like helping people,” she explained.

Sounds pretty impressive. And it is, especially since Kellin has the learning capacity of a fifth- or sixth-grader.

But that has not stopped Kellin, the daughter of Linda and Doug Daley of Venetia. With the encouragement of her parents and family, Kellin said she wants to be a role model for people who are also developmentally disabled.

Her scout troop is based in New Jersey, where the Daley’s lived for several years. Linda said her daughter made a number of friends in New Jersey from Girl Scouts and opted to remain with that troop and her friends after the family moved to Pittsburgh nine years ago.

For her Gold Award, Kellin, with the help of her mother, who also serves as one of the leaders of her troop, did a project called Babies, Blankets and Bibles. The project, which is kind of a support kit for expectant unwed mothers,

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Linda said her daughter’s goal with the project was to teach the women and their babies about Jesus and ultimately provide the children with a loving and Christian home.

Scouting is not Kellin’s only activity. At school, she is involved in the National Honor Society, the Interact Club, Skills USA and Student Activists for the Environment and Skills USA. She is also actively involved in her church youth group at The Bible Chapel in McMurray and works at Sunshine Kids, a preschool in Eighty Four.

“I want to teach preschool or little kids,” Kellin said. “I also do a lot of badges with Mom.” Linda said she is not worried about Kellin attending college at Millersville, where she will be enrolled in the university’s two-year career and lifestyles program for the developmentally disabled.

But to prepare her daughter for living apart, Linda said she has been training Kellin how to do her own makeup, as well as her own laundry.

Despite graduating and going away to college, Kellin said Girl Scouts will remain part of her life. She said she will mentor some friends SUZANNE ELLIOTT/STAFF who are working on scouting badges and projLinda Daley and her daughter, Kellin, work on Girl Scout projects together. Kellin has earned ects. Or, she might one day become and assistant troop leader. the Gold Award, the highest award possible in Girl Scouts.

Whatever her daughter decides to do, Linda consists of a blanket, a devotional book and a project through solicitations and assembled said she and her husband are very proud of baby’s first Bible. Kellin, who worked on her 150 of these kits, which she gave to the Preg- what Kellin has accomplished. project for two years, raised $3,500 to fund the nancy Resource Center in Bethel Park and “She continues to surprise me,” Linda said.

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Parse Way to serve as gateway to Uptown Business District

By Harry Funk Multimedia reporter hfunk@thealmanac.net

Say you’re taking a light-rail ride to or from Pittsburgh and decide to stop at Mt. Lebanon.

Say you’re not all that familiar with the community except for just passing through, and you’ve heard some good things about it.

Your expectations might change abruptly as you get off the “T,” walk up a flight of stairs and find yourself on, for all intents and purposes, a back alley, complete with several dumpsters in plain view, with all the olfactory unpleasantness.

Welcome to Parse Way, which serves as a primary gateway to Mt. Lebanon’s Uptown Business District, one that local officials want to change for the better.

“It is a street, an alley, that has to do so many different things,” Andrew Schwartz told Mt. Lebanon commissioners at their March 28 discussion session. “And honestly – I’m being very candid – it’s not particularly successful at any one thing.”

Schwartz is managing principal with Environmental Planning and Design, the Downtown Pittsburgh-based consultant for a strategic plan to improve Mt. Lebanon’s major business district, along Washington Road. And in a prominent place among recommended improvements is Parse Way. “Unfortunately, it is your front door for so

Parse Way connects Alfred Street with Shady Drive West. Most of Parse is a oneway street, with traffic flowing to the north.

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Parse Way extends under Mt. Lebanon’s North Parking Garage to the south of the local lightrail transit stop. many people who come and go from the community because of the ‘T’ stop,” Schwartz said.

“That experience really is kind of a key memory or impression that is cast to everybody.”

The portion of Parse Way closest to the lightrail station is pleasant enough, with a weatherprotection canopy and landscaping among the

amenities creating a relatively favorable impression.

Just beyond to the south, part of the municipality’s North Parking Garage extends above Parse Way, and the scene below resembles the type of place most people might prefer to scurry away from as quickly as possible. Unattractive

walls and support columns flank a line of trash receptacles that extend sporadically all the way to the end of the street.

“Fix that dumpster problem,” Schwartz suggested as a way to pique interest in making improvements. “The notion of just the hygienic side of that changes people’s opinion, and they’ll say, ‘You know what? What else can we do back there?’ And that just adds to the momentum of, let’s do more.”

Parse Way connects Shady Drive East, across the street from Mt. Lebanon’s Public Safety Center, with Alfred Street, near the Clearview Commons area for community gatherings.

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By Harry Funk Multimedia reporter hfunk@thealmanac.net

Prescription drug overdoses often top today’s lists of threats to communities’ safety.

“This seems to be a hot-button topic all over the country,” police Chief Aaron Lauth told Mt. Lebanon commissioners at their March 28 discussion session.

The municipality, though, was ahead of the curve in addressing the issue: In September 2013, a drop-off box for unwanted and expired pharmaceuticals was installed in the public safety building.

Mt. Lebanon now is looking to stay ahead by seeking accreditation from Safe Communities America, a National Safety Council program.

“There are a lot of safety-type programs that exist in our community already,” Lauth said. “What’s the next step? Where do we go from there? How do we make it better? That would be part of this accreditation.”

A collaborative group has been meeting each month since December – with representation from emergency services, St. Clair Hospital, the municipality, school district and social service organizations – to identify safety needs further.

Along with the drug issue, Lauth said that others meriting attention include motor vehicle and pedestrian safety, child safety, work-

forts that are being undertaken by the different agencies involved.”

Emerging from the group’s March meeting was a mission statement: “The municipality of Mt. Lebanon Safe Communities America coalition is committed to improving the health, safety and quality of life for residents and the general public in conjunction with all community partners through the comprehensive, proactive implementation of programs designed to create a safe community.”

In September, resident Teresa Cole, reHARRY FUNK / STAFF gional safety director for Cincinnati-based The medication disposal box at the Mt. Leb- First Student school transportation provider, anon Public Safety Building is available 24 contacted Commissioner Steve Silverman to recommend that Mt. Lebanon seek Safe Comhours a day, seven days a week. munities America accreditation. She is active place safety, wellness, violence and suicide with the National Safety Council and assisted prevention, and emergency preparedness. the city of New Castle in its accreditation pro“We’re also looking at falls, especially with cess, Lauth said. our elderly population in our nursing homes Mt. Lebanon has taken the first step by suband in private residences, as well,” he said, mitting a letter of intent to file an application explaining that such accidents account for a to the National Safety Council, McGill said. large number of incidents to which Medical The application carries a $1,500 fee, but First Rescue Team South Authority responds.

The collaborative group also seeks to con- Student has covered the cost.

“Once this is in place, it potentially could solidate various safety-oriented efforts. help us in terms of grant applications and “Everybody’s out there sort of doing their those types of things for different programs own thing, if you will,” municipal manager Keith McGill explained. “This will put all that that we would be looking at,” McGill told cominformation in one document, so, hopefully, missioners. “So I think it’s going to be very we’ll have a better understanding of all the ef- beneficial to the municipality.”

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Parse FROM PAGE 10 said about the portion of Parse near the lightrail stop. “It’s one of the only places that isn’t topographically-challenged in the community.”

He told commissioners that the street is “envisioned as being a place that could, from time to time, be reimagined. It could be a place for food trucks. It could be a place for street festivals, those types of things. It needs to be treated differently, though, for that to be successful.”

Eric Milliron, Mt. Lebanon’s economic development officer and commercial districts manager, said that public transit could provide a boost to businesses HARRY FUNK / STAFF along WashThe Porth Authority’s Mt. ington Road.

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by Parse Way. on the time of day, we’re a 15to 20-minute train ride from downtown Pittsburgh, which has exploding residential population,” he said. “And I think as more people are moving down there, it’s not uncommon to get on the subway and go to a different neighborhood.

“We’re going to have a great opportunity to tap into that exciting new market,” he continued, “which dials back to the whole notion that Parse Way has to be better than it is.”

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Mt. Lebanon High School NHS collects books for prisoners

By Harry Funk Multimedia reporter hfunk@thealmanac.net

In the age of the tablet and e-book, the traditional manner of reading might seem to be a bit outdated.

But consider this inmate’s letter to the nonprofit organization Book ’Em: “Thank you for your important help. This is the 17th year I’ve been at the penitentiary. Were it not for books, I’m pretty sure I’d be hopelessly insane or dead.”

Pittsburgh-based Book ’Em sends reading and educational volumes to prisoners throughout Pennsylvania, and thanks to the Mt. Lebanon High School National Honor Society, more materials are on their way.

“Our project truly was a group effort, with many NHS members pitching in,” senior Marie Erickson, a member of the society’s executive council, said about a February drive that resulted in the collection of 206 dictionaries and other reference works.

“I’ve been interested in criminal justice and the criminal justice system for a couple of years, and I found the Book ’Em website online,” she said. “I thought it would be a great opportunity to give back. It’s such a different organization.

Especially here in Mt. Lebanon, we wouldn’t think of an organization like that.”

Book ’Em serves about 160 prisoners each month.

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“I thought it would be a great opportunity to give back. It’s such a different organization. Especially here in Mt. Lebanon, we wouldn’t think of an organization like that.”

– Marie Erickson, Mt. Lebanon senior “They list the books that they need the most, and dictionaries are the most commonly requested book,” Marie explained. “They often cannot fill all of the requests.”

The National Honor Society’s drive took place primarily at the high school, with plenty of students bringing in books.

“A couple of students got monetary donations from different organizations, and I picked up a ton of dictionaries from local thrift stores,” Marie said.

Teachers and PTA members also made contributions, and the Book Cellar at Mt. Lebanon Public Library and Marie’s church, St. Thomas More in Bethel Park, served as further collection sites.

According to the Book ’Em website, the organization receives more than 300 requests per

Loading dictionaries and other reference materials for delivery to Book ‘Em are National Honor Society members, from left, Maya Bradley, Emma Dougherty, Megan Wells and Marie Erickson. month, but because of lack of funds for mailing, some of the requests cannot be filled. Nevertheless, Book ’Em has served about 33,000 prison-

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community news police beat BETHEL PARK Retail theft: The Shop ‘n Save located at 5001 Library Road asked police for assistance March 29 with a shoplifter. Jarrell Warren, 25, of South Park, was taken into custody without incident, according to reports.

Retail theft: Loss prevention at Kohl’s at Village Square Mall on Oxford Drive asked police for assistance with a group of shoplifters April 4. Arrested were Dennis Woodring, 41, of Clarksville and Syna Mcosker, 39, of Washington. Ashley Keen, 27, of Eighty Four will be charged via summons and there is a warrant for the arrest of Adam Griffey, 39, of McKeesport, police said.

CASTLE SHANNON Receiving stolen property: Jacquelyn May, 19, of 3206 May Street, Pittsburgh, was arrested March 26 in the 3700 block of Library Road and charged with theft and receiving stolen property, according to reports.

PETERS TOWNSHIP Bank robbery: Peters police and the FBI are investigating the robbery of the First Niagara Bank branch at 4073 Washington Road in the McDowell Plaza in McMurray that occurred shortly after noon March 31.

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in his early 50s, 5 feet, 6 inches to 5 feet, 10 inches tall with a slender build, wearing a dark sweatshirt, sunglasses and a blue bandana over the lower half of his face, entered the bank carrying a black umbrella. Barbour said no weapon was visible, but the suspect threatened the use of one if he was not given money by a teller.

According to Barbour, there were several witnesses. The suspect fled on foot, but was seen getting into a newer model black Cadillac sedan that was believed to have been parked behind the nearby Kmart. Witnesses described the vehicle as clean and having “shiny chrome wheels,” he said. Peters police were assisted by police departments from Cecil and North Strabane townships.

Retail theft: A black woman left Rite-Aid at the corner of Washington and Waterdam roads shortly after 1:30 p.m. April 1 with a shopping cart half full of merchandise. Police said she left in a silver sedan going south on Washington Road.

MT. LEBANON Aggravated assault: David Jackson, 33, of 10 North Meadowcroft Avenue, Apt. 10, Pittsburgh, was arrested March 27 on North Meadowcroft Avenue and charged with aggravated assault, carrying a firearm without a license and terroristic threats.

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Outstanding warrant: Alisher Khatamov, 28, of 15 Bower Hill Road, Apt. B2, Pittsburgh, was arrested March 23 on an outstanding warrant from Allegheny County, police said.

Receiving stolen property: Michael Flickinger, 26 of 4276 Sylvan Road, Wooster, Ohio, was arrested March 20 on McFarland Road and charged with receiving stolen property and misbranding and possession of a controlled substance.

SOUTH FAYETTE Loose horse: Police were called to the intersection of Dutch Hill and Gilmore roads on April 3 for a report of a tan and white horse walking down the middle of the road. The horse was captured and return to its owner, police said.

UPPER ST. CLAIR ID stolen: Police are investigating a complaint from a resident of Ruthfred Drive who said someone stole his identity and used it to open an account and purchase two iPhones valued at $1,500. The victim said he was not aware of the theft until he received a call from a collection agency, police said.

Juvenile theft: Police said Target at South Hills Village will file charges against a 13-year-old male who stole an iPhone case and charger valued at $55 on March 29.

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Renewable energy competition offers $160,000 in prizes Sustainable Energy Fund and joint sponsor West Penn Power Sustainable Energy Fund announce the creation of Energy Sprout, a competition open to all Pennsylvania residents, businesses and communities with the goal of developing new technology and business models that lead to improved sustainable energy solutions.

Energy Sprout will place entrants into one of two pools: business and individuals or community. The first place winner for the business/ individual competition will receive a $100,000 grant, with $25,000 for second place. Third place will receive a $3,000 grant.

Applicants will need to address a range of questions that include the energy issue or problem to be addressed and the plan to address it using sustainable or renewable technology solutions and practices. Details on exact requirements can be found at EnergySprout.org.

All entries must be received by May 3 through EnergySprout.org, or by mail addressed to Pennsylvania State University, Attn: Joel Morrison (c/o Energy Sprout Competition), C211CUL, University Park, PA 16802.

Up to 15 entrants will be invited to make a prescreening presentation before a judging panel in June 2016. Three entries from each pool will be selected to present their innovation live at Energy Path 2016 on July 28.

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The Adult Interest Center at Southminster Presbyterian Church, Mt. Lebanon, offers entertainment, information, fellowship and a meal for active, older adults. Programs are held at 11 a.m. Fridays through June, and are free and open to all. Lunch is served at noon for $6. No reservations are necessary.

Peters Township Recreation Center will hold a senior luncheon from noon-2 p.m. April 13 at the Community Recreation Center at Peterswood Park. The program will be Spring Bingo and ’50s Music Trivia. This is a free event; bring a covered dish or dessert to share. For more information, call 724-942-5000.

Upcoming events include: vocalist Patty Hahn performs a variety program April 8, with classic hits of the ’30s, ’40s and ’50s; Get Organized for Good, April 15; set up for the AIC Rummage and Bake Sale Fundraiser will take place April 22 (No AIC on this date); Rummage and Bake Sale Fundraiser, April 23; Sandy Lusco Huffman will play her 12-string guitar and sing on April 29.

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HILLTOPPERS MEET The Hilltoppers of Scott Township will hold its monthly meeting April 13 at Covenant-Community Presbyterian Church, Scott. Doors open at 11 a.m. for fellowship. Bring a brown bag lunch to eat at noon; dessert will be provided and beverage will be available. After lunch and a brief business meeting, there will be a trained dog show featuring a dog wedding. Visitors welcome; new members needed. For more information, call 412-3418640.

Chair Exercises for Seniors takes place at Scott Township Library 11 a.m.-noon Tuesdays. Space is limited for the DVD-directed program promoting flexibility, strength and balance. Preregister by calling 412-429-5380.

FITNESS CLASSES Westminster Recreation and Outreach Center, Upper St. Clair, will offer the following fitness classes for seniors age 55+: • Pilates Flow, 8-9 a.m. Mondays, through April 25.

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• Gentle Yoga Evening Class, 6-7 p.m. Mondays, April 11-May 23.

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PERKINS - Patricia A. (Haggerty), 80, Scott, March 27.

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SEYMOUR - Mary Jane (Moschak), 94, South Hills, March 29.

SKELLY - David Collin, 90, Mt. Lebanon, March 31.

STONER - Eugenia “Jeanne” Chambers, 74, Bethel Park, April 1.

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TODD - William “Bill” III, 63, Finleyville, March 28.

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WILLIAMS - Adolph “Junior,” 82, Scott, March 30.

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religion At Bethany Lutheran Church, worship services with Holy Communion are held at 11 a.m.

Sundays, with all ages Sunday school classes beginning at 9:30 a.m.

• Discovering your Spiritual Gifts, 7-8:30 p.m.

Thursdays, April 14, 21, 28 and May 5. RSVP to 412-835-6621 or christumc.net/signup.

• Weekly donations for SHIM are being accepted on the following designated dates: toothpaste, April 10; toothbrushes, April 17; soap, April 24.

At La Roche College, the public is invited to a Catholic Common Ground Conversation at 7 p.m. April 27 to discuss “In a Morsel of Bread, a Piece of the Cosmos.” Facilitated by Father Mike Woods, S.J., Ph.D., the conversation will discuss Pope Francis’ understanding of integral ecology through the lens of food, agriculture and culture. The event will take place in the Ryan Room of the Zappala College Center at La Roche’s main campus in the North Hills, and is free and open to those wanting to participate in a lively discussion. Preregistration is strongly encouraged by contacting Gina Miller at gina.miller@laroche.edu or 412-536-1085.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ blcbp or call 412-835-9221.

At the Bible Chapel, McMurray, the sermon series Genesis: Lot will be offered April 9 and 10 at all campuses. Visit the website for times.

• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday, through April 15, South Hills campus, rooms #185-186. Free income tax preparation for senior citizens and low-income individuals. Volunteers will be available on a first come, first served basis for walkins only. For a list of suggested documents to bring, visit biblechapel.org/events or contact the IRS at 1-800-829-1040.

For more information, visit www.biblechapel.org.

At Center Presbyterian Church, McMurray, Sunday services are at 8:30 and 11 a.m.

This week’s sermon is “Beyond Working for the Weekend – Work and Play” with Rev. Jeff Schooley. Sunday school is held at 9:45 a.m.

• Central Blood Bank accepts blood donations Thursdays and Saturdays on the lower level.

• Yoga class, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, with all donations collected during the first class of each month donated to the Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA. For more information, visit www.center-church. org or call 724-941-9050.

At Chabad of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon, a Pre Passover Seniors Luncheon will take place at noon on April 12, featuring a Model Seder and special Passover Program. Suggested donation is $5; wheelchair accessible.

For more information, call Barb at 412-2782658 or barb@chabadsh.com.

At Christ the Redeemer Anglican Church, Canonsburg, services featuring informal Holy Communion, Children’s Christian Ed. and nursery care are held at 5 p.m. Saturdays. On Sundays, traditional liturgy featuring hymns and praise, Children’s Christian Ed. and nursery care take place at 9:30 a.m.

At Christ United Methodist Church, Bethel Park, Children’s Music & Worship Sunday will take place 11 a.m. April 10. Children will lead in worship by sharing in the liturgy. They will also sing and present a musical based on the Tale of the Three Trees.

• Young Adults Leaving Home: Family Transitions, 7-8:30 p.m. April 13. Caroline GrahamMcguire, a licensed professional counselor with the Pittsburgh Pastoral Institute, will present her experience in walking families through this time, underlining the entire family impact and providing strategies for managing a successful “launch.” RSVP to 412-835-6621 or christumc. net/signup.

• Triple A: “Take Me Out to the Ball Game,” April 13, with luncheon at noon followed by a program at 1 p.m. Jim Haller, Heinz History Center volunteer ambassador and member of the Society for American Baseball, will share boyhood memories of growing up on Pittsburgh’s North Side and the rich baseball history of Pittsburgh. Menu includes sliced baked ham, au gratin potatoes, mixed vegetables, tossed salad and dessert. Cost is $10/person. RSVP to 412-835-6621 or christumc.net/signup.

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At Peters Creek United Presbyterian Church, Venetia, seminary students Gavin Watkins and Rebecca DuPoe will conduct the 5 p.m. worship services on April 10 and 17.

For more information, call 724-942-3635, email petersbrookwoodpres@gnmail.com or visit peterscreekpcusa.org.

At South Hills Assembly of God, Bethel Park, a new session of Grief Share bereavement support group, led by Pastor Pat Sutton, meets 10 a.m.-noon or 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Thursdays, April 7-June 30. Find help for the grieving process through this Bible-based support group consisting of DVD teaching followed by discussion and sharing with others. Join anytime and return for any of the classes you missed. Cost of $15 includes workbook.

• Kids’ Movie Night, featuring the family-friendly movie “Home,” 7 p.m. April 8. Free admission includes a bag of popcorn, cotton candy and drink. Hot dogs and candy will be available to purchase.

EVENING HOURS AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT

• Men’s Fellowship Breakfast, 9-11 a.m. April 9.

Free breakfast, worship, prayer, conversation and uplifting speakers for men of all ages.

• Sermon series from Hebrews continues at 9 and 11 a.m. April 10 with Look to Jesus, Heb. 2:14-3:1, taught by Pastor Kendall Harris.

• Women of Excellence, hosted by Pastor Sue Willis, 10 a.m. April 12 for women of all ages.

Encouraging, equipping and empowering through the word of God. Theme: You! Are a Kingdom Woman. Free childcare provided with prior registration.

• Going…Deeper Still, a Hearts to Worship women’s ministry event, 7-9 p.m. April 15.

Praise and worship by Pastor Paul Housman and team, banner ministry, communion and testimonies.

For more information, call 412-835-8900 or visit www.southhillsassembly.org.

At Southminster Presbyterian Church, Mt. Lebanon, Community Bible Study meets 7-8:40 p.m. Mondays. For more information, call 412-600-8756.

At St. Thomas More Parish, Bethel Park, Wednesday Evening Vespers sung evening prayer will be held in the church on the first Wednesday of each month throughout this Year of Mercy. For more information, call the parish office at 412-831-0031.

At Unitarian Universalist Church of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon, services at 9 and 11 a.m. on the following Sundays include: Stories of Creation with Rev. Jim Magaw, April 10; What Can We Do? With Rev. Jim Magaw, April 17; Learning ‘Sunday Morning’ by Heart with guest speaker Lynn Chandhok, April 24. For more information, visit www.sunnyhill.org.

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Upper St. Clair resident continues to make music at age 95

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George Geiser has been playing piano since the 1920s.

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ly hear the piano. I’ve got to have the hearing aid on to play the piano.”

Multimedia reporter That he does, often entertaining his hfunk@thealmanac.net fellow residents at Friendship Village Like most children, George Geiser of South Hills, where he has lived for took piano lessons. And also like most more than two decades.

“The people I’ve mostly been with children, he decided to stop after relain here were in my era,” he said. “And tively few of them.

His aunt, Margaret Smith, though, my era was Frank Sinatra, Benny managed to pique his interest in the Goodman, Tommy Dorsey. That’s the kind of music that I’ve always played.” instrument.

He has quite the repertoire.

“In those days, you bought sheet “Over the years, people ask you to music for piano, like they did records later and CDs now,” he recalled. play songs, and I’d write them down,” “She’d get that sheet music, and I Geiser said, and although he writes started playing, simple. Of course, the titles in relatively small print, they the more you play, you ought to get cover an entire standard-sized piece of a little better. So that started maybe paper that fits folded neatly in his shirt pocket. in 1927, ’28.”

As for the sheet music that Aunt As for Aunt Margaret: “She’s still Margaret purchased, he never relied living, and she’s 107.”

Geiser, an Upper St. Clair resident on any of that, as he has played by ear since 1961, isn’t far behind. The John- for all this time, memorizing tunes stown native is 95 and continues to, as and letting his fingers do the walking, so to speak. they used to say, tickle the ivories.

“When you play the piano by He does so despite a few potential roadblocks. About 15 years ago, he lost ear, you build up a mental library of chords,” he explained. “To me, all the use of one of his fingers.

And about 80 years ago, he started music is do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti-do. I can play a lot of chords, but I don’t know to lose his auditory sense.

“I’ve been wearing a hearing aid whether it’s a B diminished or an A since 1938,” Geiser said. “Right now, if augmented, or what the hell it is. Your I turn my hearing aid off, I can scarce- brain just tells your fingers, make that

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sound, that certain sound.”

A Penn State graduate with a degree in commerce and finance, Geiser worked for Westinghouse Electric for 43 years. He lived in Bethel Park in the late 1950s before settling in the municipality directly to the west in 1961.

While he was in college and during World War II, he played piano – “sing-along stuff, not concerts” – in clubs and other establishments, including the historic Hotel Henry on downtown Pittsburgh’s Fifth Avenue.

And when he lived in Sharon, during the course of several Westinghouse transfers, he also entertained at Conneaut Lake. In that neck of the woods, he served as president of a highly successful barbershop quartet organization.

“We’d put on a program, and tickets would be gone the next day,” he recalled.

Whether it’s vocal or instrumental, Geiser is highly complimentary of his chosen avocation.

“Music’s great therapy. I can go home and kind of be down in the dumps or something, and” – there, he paused to make piano-playing motions – “It’s good for you.”

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Diocesan champs St. Thomas More captured the junior varsity girls’ division in the Diocese of Pittsburgh. The squad came from behind to beat St. Gabriel, 27-26, in the Class A championship contest. The teams also won the South 1A section title with an 11-1 record. Overall, St. Thomas More finished 30-4. Pictured from left are: (front) Mary Boff, Kristen Horgan, Chloe Lo Castro, Dani Prunzik and school principal Setrak Haroutounians; (back) assistant coach John Fontana, Annabel Franzmann, Emma Dziezgowski, Kelsey Wandera, Kelly Prunzik, Anna Levis and head coach Bobby Lo Castro.

Finest fifth The Upper St. Clair fifth-grade A basketball team won the Chartiers Valley Youth Basketball Association league and tournament titles. The Panthers were undefeated during the regular season and beat South Fayette in the championship game. They finished the year at 17-0 overall. Pictured from left are: (kneeling) Devin Hall, Nick Sukernak, Ryan Higgs, Kyle Kerber, Jacob Hufnagel; (middle) Sheamus Moorhead, Matt Gaither, Ty Lagoni, Owen Mandler, Aiden Conn; (coaches) Jay Sukernak and Mark Gaither.

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Tickets go on sale April 15 for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member and Grammy Award winner John Fogerty. The music legend will perform at The Meadows Casino July 16 as part of its annual Summer Concert Series. “John Fogerty: Rollin’ On The River” will include a performance of hits from Creedence Clearwater Revival, along with classic songs from his solo career.

The Senator John Heinz History Center’s fourth annual Vintage Pittsburgh vendor fair, presented in partnership with The Neighborhood Flea, will take place 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

April 9, featuring more than 40 local vendors selling genuine vintage fashion, accessories, housewares, vinyl, home décor, artwork, books, toys, small furniture and collectibles.

This year’s Vintage Pittsburgh will also feature vintage toys in conjunction with the History Center’s current exhibition, “Toys of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s,” which features nearly 500 memorable childhood favorites, from Barbie and Gumby to Hot Wheels and Star Wars.

As part of the exhibit, which is included as part of admission on April 9, visitors can enjoy hands-on examples of classic toys and numerous interactive areas, along with toys ranging from Erector sets and spacethemed rockets to Troll dolls and early electronic games like Atari, Simon and Speak & Spell.

In addition, visitors to Vintage Pittsburgh will enjoy several activities, including: • Meet and take photos with Mr. McFeely from “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” (10 a.m.noon) • Go for the highest score on more than 20 vintage pinball and video games, courtesy of Replay FX • Enjoy food from local food trucks, including Franktuary and Sticklers Ice Pops • Indulge in nostalgic candy from The Flying Squirrel • Check out several vintage cars parked in front of the History Center on Smallman Street On April 9, the History Center will offer a special Vintage Pittsburgh discounted admission rate to all museum visitors throughout the day: $10 for general admission (a savings of $6 off the regular $16 admission price) and $6.50 for students and children age 6 to 17. Children age 5 and under and History Center members receive free admission.

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‘THIS IS CUBA’ PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT La Roche College will debut an exhibit of student photography developed as part of a recent study abroad experience in Cuba 9 a.m.-9 p.m. April 10-18 in the Cantellops Art Gallery at the main campus in the North Hills. An opening night celebration will be held 5-7 p.m. April 11.

“This is Cuba” is a photo-narrative study of the culture and lives of the people of Havana. It will explore Cuban culture through the perspective of La Roche students who participated in Special Topics in Graphic Design: Cuba, a travel course offered as part of La Roche’s Study Abroad+Study USA program. The exhibit will examine several topic areas: art and culture; history and revolution; tourism and food culture; and education and sports. Written narratives and excerpts of dialogue with Cuban people will accompany the photography.

“Through our travel experience, we were able to explore places, meet people, ask questions and get a glimpse into the lives of the people and places around Havana. We had enriching educational encounters, shared experiences and gained new perspectives throughout our journey,” assistant professor Miranda Hall said.

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THE EARLY MAYS The Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall’s 10th Annual Civil War Living History Day on April 16 pays special tribute to the founding of the Grand Army of the Republic. Keynote speaker Andy Waskie, vice president of Philadelphia’s Grand Army of the Republic Museum and Library, will shed light on this influential organization.

Drills, Camp Life and Skirmish; Sutlers, Crafters and Vendors; Civil War Used Book Sale; and Ongoing tours of the Espy Post and Lincoln Gallery.

The ACFL&MH concludes its Civil War programming on this day with a special capstone concert.

The Early Mays will perform Appalachian-inspired folk songs at 5 p.m. General admission tickets are available online for $5.

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TRANSITION CLASS John McMillan Preschool offers a morning Transition Class for children who would benefit from an additional year of preschool before entering kindergarten. The program runs 9-11:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday, with the option of adding addition time in the Lunch & Learning program. Professional visitors, monthly chapel time and field trips are offered, and all plans are aligned with the PA Pre-Kindergarten Learning Standards.

Children can begin the T-Class program when they’ve had at least one full year of preschool and have reached the age of 4 ½ before Sept.

30. Children who do not meet these prerequisites can join the Fours class. To learn more, call Pat Folino at 412-833-4704 or email JMPCPreschool@yahoo.com.

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BETHEL ART GUILD Bethel Art Guild will hold its last meeting of the fiscal year at 12:30 p.m. April 7 at the Bethel Park Community Center. Linda Baxendell, who has been etching glass and mirrors for more than 30 years, will speak.

ALPHA OMEGA MASTERS

Alpha Omega Masters will meet at 10 a.m.

April 7 at the home of Cathy Snyder. Brunch will be served after the meeting, and the group will vote for “Women of the Year.” The winner will be announced at the Founders Day dinner set for 5:30 p.m. April 21 at Angelo’s Restaurant, Washington.

• The chapter will participate in the South Side Church Crawl, 1-5 p.m. April 10, with a free shuttle offered from Prince of Peace Parish Center parking lot. This is a free tour featuring 10 houses of worship. A guide will be at each location to discuss their history.

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AUP DINNER Association of University People will hold its monthly members’ birthday dinner April 7 at the Bella Frutetta Restaurant, Wexford. The event will begin with a meet and greet at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6. For reservations, call Bill Burgunder at 412-657-7485.

GTDP Tickets for the Golden Triangle Decorative Painters annual Basket Luncheon set for April 10 in the Fairview Sunset Room, Bridgeville, are available from members. For more information, contact Laura at 724-785-5592.

COUNTRYSIDE BOOK CLUB The Countryside Book Club will meet at noon April 12 at the home of Pam Lewis. Mary Helen Burroughs will review “Bird by Bird” by Anne Lamott.

LENSSHOOTERS CAMERA CLUB Photographers Frank and Laurie Bruns will be the guest speakers at the Western Pennsylvania Lensshooters camera club meeting at 7 p.m. April 13 in the Peters Township Public Library. Their program will be “Myanmar Up Close.” The general meeting is open to the public. For more information, contact Jim McNutt at 724-747-1300.

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Upper St. Clair Coutrie will hold its April luncheon at noon April 14 at South Hills Country Club. Registration is at 11:30 a.m. The program is “A Magic Moment” with magician

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WOMAN’S CLUB OF USC Register by April 15 for the Woman’s Club of Upper St. Clair’s next meeting, set for 11:30 a.m. April 19 at Christ United Methodist Church, Bethel Park. Lindsay Gibson of the Pittsburgh Botanical Gardens will speak. To make a reservation, call 412-833-1262.

REGISTERED NURSES CLUB The Southwestern Pennsylvania Registered Nurses Club will meet 9:30 a.m. April 19 at Hamilton Presbyterian Church, Bethel Park.

Dr. John Montesano, chiropractor, will speak on “Eight Weeks to Wellness.” All registered nurses are welcome. For more information, call Pat at 724-229-7577.

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Christ United Methodist Church, Bethel Park, will hold a Spring Craft Fair 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

April 9. Lunch, refreshments and a 50 percent off table will be available. No admission fee.

Proceeds benefit PRIME TIME Adult Care.

For more information, visit www.christumc.net.

FAMOUS FLEA MARKET Bower Hill Community Church, Mt. Lebanon, will hold its Famous Flea Market 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. April 9, featuring the Bower Hill Boutique with items as low as $1, snack bar and halfprice sale at 2 p.m. For more information, call 412-561-4114 or visit bowerhillchurch.org.

KIDS RESALE Christ United Methodist Church, Bethel Park, will hold a Spring/Summer Kids Resale April 15-16. Hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday (half price day). Proceeds benefit CUMC’s Children’s Ministry. For more information, visit www.christumc.net.

FUNDRAISERS

COMEDY SHOW BENEFIT The Myasthenia Gravis Association of Western PA will hold its second annual Comedy for a Cause April 9 at the North Hampton Volunteer Fire Hall. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., followed by a buffet dinner at 7 and show at 8.

The event will feature comedians David Kaye, Mike Wysocki and John Knight, a basket raffle and more. Admission is $35/person and includes dinner. To purchase tickets, call 412566-1545.

FUNNY FUNDRAISER Saint Bernard School, Mt. Lebanon, will hold a Funny Fundraiser, featuring comedians David Kaye, Auggie Cook and Ray Zawodni, 7:30 p.m. April 15 in Clairvaux Hall. Doors open at 6:30. A $25 donation includes beer, soft drinks and bottled water; BYOB and snacks. It is a 21 and over show. Tickets are on sale at the school office, or by calling 412-563-7732.

SPAGHETTI DINNER The Auxiliary of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God will host a spaghetti dinner fundraiser 1:30-4:30 p.m. April 10 at the Nativity Parish, South Park. Meals are $10 and include spaghetti, salad, roll, drink and dessert. Meals for children under age 10 are $5. A take-out option is also available.

Proceeds support the Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God. For more information, call Sister Mary Ann at 412-477-4321.

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UNCOMMON PLEAS PICT Classic theatre presents its third annual UnCommon Pleas event at 6 p.m. April 7 at the Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh, featuring cocktails, a three-course dinner and a legal theatrical event based on “The Merchant of Venice.”

Playing roles are: Stephanie Gill, vice president and general counsel of Consol Energy, as Portia; Bryan Kocher, senior counsel at Wesco, Inc., playing Antonio, the Merchant of Venice; and W. Thomas McGough Jr., executive vice president and chief legal officer of UPMC, as Shylock.

Shylock, a moneylender in 16th century Venice, insists that Antonio, the Merchant of Venice, part with a pound of his flesh as he promised to secure a loan now in default.

The Merchant prepares for the knife, but then Portia appears in court, disguised as a man and pretending to be an expert on Venetian law. Can she save Antonio and turn the scales of justice against Shylock? Is Portia actually a villain defrauding the court and Shylock of his property? Is Shylock the victim of 16th century anti-Semitism?

These issues will play out before a lively panel of federal and state judges, who will hear the evidence presented by a distinguished cast as feisty advocates from local law firms argue the fate of the cast of characters.

Seating is limited.

Tickets are $225/person, or $160/person and $295/couple for members of the Arts & Law Committee, Homer S. Brown Division and Young Lawyers Division of the ACBA. TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED BY CALLING 412-561-6000 OR ONLINE AT PICTTHEATRE.ORG.

CHEFS FOR CASA CASA for Kids will host its annual Chefs for CASA event April 15 at Bella Sera, Canonsburg. This major fundraising event for Washington County CASA, a nonprofit organization that provides Volunteer Advocates for more than 500 Washington County children.

The event will feature culinary specialties created by chefs from Bella Sera, Angelo’s Restaurant, Arlecchino, Franco’s and Bartram House. There will also be a Chinese auction.

Tickets for the event, as well as information on becoming a CASA Volunteer Advocate, are available by contacting the Washington County CASA office at 724-228-0414, or online at www.casawashingtoncounty.org.

GREEN HEART GALA Jameson’s Army will host its Fifth Annual Green Heart Gala 6-11 p.m. April 15 at The LeMont Restaurant, Mt. Washington. Emceed

by WDVE morning host Bill Crawford, the Green Heart Gala will honor the annual Green Heart Award winner and Soldier Award winner.

Jameson’s Army organization supports those impacted by the effects of congenital heart defects, from delivering hospital care packages for child patients to providing ‘cough pillows’ that comfort kids after their surgery. Tickets are $100 /person and include cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dancing, live music and an award program. To purchase, contact Kathy Helbling at kathyhelbling@jamesonsarmy.org with your name, address and phone number.

BOWLING FUNDRAISER Peters Township Chamber of Commerce’s 2nd Annual Bowling “Fun”raiser will take place 6-9 p.m. April 19 at The Meadows Racetrack bowling lanes. Registration is at 5:30. There will be special appearances by Miss Pennsylvania USA Elena LaQuatra and Miss Pennsylvania Teen USA Sydney Dolanch. Sponsorship opportunities are available and donations

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are being accepted for the auction. Proceeds benefit the Washington Area Humane Society, Peters Township Fire Department and Peters Township Community & Scholarship Fund.

For more information, call the chamber at 724-941-6345.

HAPPENINGS

MODEL MATZAH BAKERY Chabad of the South Hills will present Model Matzah Bakery 2-3:30 p.m. April 10 at the South Hills Jewish Community Center, Scott.

Make your own matzah from start to finish.

There will also be an interactive Passover game. Cost is $5/child. To register, email riki@ chabadsh.com or call 412-344-2424.

SWEET SUNDAY Hadassah’s Sweet Sunday, a tasting event featuring more than 30 purveyors of treats, will be held 1-4 p.m. April 10 at Temple Rodel Shalom, 4905 Fifth Avenue, Shadyside. This is a fundraiser of Hadassah, a world-wide women’s organization dedicated to aiding pioneering medical research including the latest breakthroughs in ALS treatment. A limited number of tickets are available in advance for $15 by contacting the Hadassah office at 412-421- 8919 or sweetsunday2016@gmail.com. Tickets will also be available at the event for $18.

DINNER FOR A DOLLAR Community of Christ, Bethel Park, will offer Dinner for a Dollar 5-7 p.m. April 14. Enjoy spaghetti, bread and rolls, garden salad and desserts for a donation of $1/person or $3/family. Donations are accepted, but not required.

No reservations are needed. The church is located on South Park Road, between Drake Road and Sunset Drive. Dinners are held the second Thursday of each month except July and December. For more information or to volunteer, call Debbie at 412-833-6357.

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‘THE FAIRY QUEEN’ In the last concerts of its 2015-2016 seasons, Renaissance & Baroque, Chatham Baroque and The Pittsburgh Camerata present Henry Purcell’s “The Fairy Queen” April 9 and 10 at the Twentieth Century Club, Oakland. The concert begins at 8 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. This English-language semiopera is based upon William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer’s Night Dream.” Tickets ranging in price from $20 to $35 can be purchased by calling the R&B box office at 412-361-2048 or online at rbsp.org. Ticket buyers may enjoy a meal at the Twentieth Century Club prior to each performance. A three-course prix-fixe dinner is available for $45 on April 9; a brunch option is available for $25 on April 10. Reservations should be made through the Twentieth Century Club at 412-621-2353.

meeting, set for 7 p.m. April 18 at South Hills Assembly, Bethel Park. Davis is the pastor of Newness of Life Ministries Church of Monessen. There will be a nominal room fee.

JOB FAIRS The Community College of Allegheny County will host job fairs at the following campuses: • Boyce Campus Spring Job Fair, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 13, Student Union. Call 724-3256771.

• South Campus Spring Job Fair, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. April 20, South Campus Gymnasium (G502). Call 412-469-6214.

LIBRARIES

ANDREW CARNEGIE Annual Civil War Living History Day, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 16. Lectures, re-enactors, cemetery tours and a Victorian tea. Most events are free. Free shuttle available.

For more, visit www.castleshannonlibrary.org.

BRIDGEVILLE • Friends of the Library General Membership Meeting, 6-7 p.m. April 6. Non-members are welcome.

• Blackout Poetry, 2-4 p.m. April 23, for teens.

Celebrate National Poetry Month by creating poetry from old book pages. Blackout Poetry is taking a page from a newspaper or book and by using a black marker, blacking out everything except the words you choose to keep for the poem.

• Robotics Workshop-Level 2, April 23, offered by local First LEGO Robotics team, Robo Disruptors. Grades 5-8 meet 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; grades 3-4 meet 2-4 p.m. Cost is a $30 donation, which must be paid in cash at the library upon registration. Space is limited; donations are non-refundable.

For more, visit www.bridgevillelibrary.org. To register, call 412-221-3737.

FRANK SARRIS • Family Night, 6:30 p.m. April 12. This evening story hour for all ages offers themed stories, games and activities. Celebrate Beverly Cleary’s 100th birthday.

• Book Bites, noon-1 p.m. April 13. Pack a lunch and join the library to discuss Louise Erdrich’s “The Master Butcher’s Singing Club.”

Beverages provided.

• Appointments are now being scheduled for Tail Waggin’ Tutors on April 23. Call for more information or to schedule a time for your child to practice reading with a certified therapy dog.

For more, visit www.franksarrislibrary.org.

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• Nail Spa, 7 p.m. April 11 and 18, grades 5 and up. Pedicures will be offered one week, manicures the next. Register.

• Food for Fines, April 10-16. Patrons can pay down their fines by donating non-perishable food items. One food item is equivalent to 25 cents in fines. There is a $5 cap on how much can be waived. No glass, perishable food, expired food or damaged packaging. Food accepted only for Castle Shannon Library item fines, not for lost, damaged or billed items.

Additional donations are welcome. Program benefits the local food pantry at St. Winifred’s, which serves the Castle Shannon, Dormont and Mt. Lebanon communities.

Fifth annual International Covered Dish Dinner, 6:30 p.m. April 20. Guests can also share memories and experiences from their own journey to the United States or those of their relatives through the library’s ongoing Pittsburgh Narrative Project; these stories will be compiled into a specially designated book and will provide a tangible record of the shared experiences of individuals from all over the world, to be used in the Pittsburgh Narrative Project exhibit to be displayed in the fall. Bring a dish representing your culture or heritage and enough food to share with 10-15 additional individuals. Registration is required online or by phone.

South Hills Aglow welcomes back guest speaker Pastor Shelia V. Davis to its next

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• Cooking Fun, 6:30 p.m. April 12, for children, tweens and teens. Registration required.

For more, visit www.dormontlibrary.org. Register at 412-531-8754.

CARD PARTY Pittsburgh South Hills Elks, located in Bethel Park, will hold a card party for both men and women April 16. Doors open at 11 a.m. A light lunch (sandwich, potato salad, dessert) will be served at noon. Card games are people’s choice. Cost is $15/person. Visa, Mastercard and Discover accepted. Monies collected are donated to the local food bank. For tickets, call 412-831-0616.

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BETHEL PARK • Universal Class and Artistworks, 10 a.m.

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MT. LEBANON • Demystifying College Admissions, 7 p.m.

April 13, for students and parents. Free.

• “Be Unique, Be You and Live,” 7 p.m. April 13. David George, a member of the Autism Society’s Panel of People on the Spectrum of Autism Advisors, will talk about his book, which is an autobiographical account of his life with autism.

For more, visit www.mtlebanonlibrary.org. To register, call 412-531-1912 ext. 209.

PETERS • Super Smash Bros. WII U Tournament, 3:304:30 p.m. April 8, grade 6 and up.

• Paws for Reading, 10-11:20 a.m. April 9, for children in preschool and up.

• Roots Genealogy Club, 1-3 p.m. April 12.

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SCOTT • Conversation Salon for Adults, 1-3 p.m. April 11.

• STPL Board of Directors meeting, 6:30-8 p.m. April 11. Open to the public.

• Teen Game Night, 5-6 p.m. April 13. Pizza, games and fun. Register.

For more, visit www.scottlibrary.org. Register online, or call 412-429-5380.

SOUTH FAYETTE Coloring for Adults, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays.

Supplies provided or bring your own. Free.

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UPPER ST. CLAIR • Get Outdoors, presented by Venture Outdoors, 7 p.m. April 11 in the library multipurpose room. Register.

• Sit, Stay, Heel: Tips and Tricks for Training your New (or old) Puppy, presented by Storm Foreman, Xcel Canine Training Center, 7 p.m.

April 12 in the library multipurpose room.

• Spring Tea with Local Author Mary Jo Sonntag, 1 p.m. April 21, in the multipurpose room. A light lunch will be served. Bring a teacup. Fee is $2. Registration must be done in person at the main desk. Space is limited.

For more, visit www.twpusc.org. Register at 412-835-5540.

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GRIEF RECOVERY A Grief Recovery Group will be offered 6:45-8 p.m. Thursdays, through April 28 in Memorial Parlor at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair. This faith-based grief support group will help those suffering face the challenges of loss and move toward rebuilding their lives. The support group is free, however a $10 donation is suggested for the book that will be used, “Beyond the

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Broken Heart: A Journey through Grief” by Julie Yarbrough. For more information, visit www.westminster-church.org.

GRIEF AND LOSS A Grief and Loss seminar will be held 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays, April 20-May 25 at Canonsburg Hospital’s McNary Conference Center, located on Medical Blvd. For more information, call 724-745-6100 ext. 4118.

• RSVP by April 14 for a Grief and Loss dinner meeting, set for 6 p.m. April 18 in the McNary Conference Center. Cost is $8/dinner. To RSVP, call 724-745-6100 ext. 4118. Cancellations must be made 48 hours before the event.

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CREATE A KITE Register by April 11 for Peters Township Parks and Recreation Center’s “Create a Kite” preschool program for children ages 3-6, set for 11 a.m.-noon April 20 at the Recreation Center. Each child will make their own kite then fly them outside. Dress appropriately for the weather. Cost is $5 for members and $8 for nonmembers (per child). Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the class. Preregister online at www.peterstownship.com or at the Recreation Center. For more information, call 724-942-5000.

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BREAD BAKING FOR KIDS Stay ‘n Play, an indoor play space for preschool and toddler-aged children, located in Beth El Congregation, Green Tree, will hold Bread Baking for Kids at 10:30 a.m. April 13.

Admission is $5 plus the $2 activity fee. For more information, call 412-561-1168.

ESSENTIAL OILS Three free workshops/classes will be offered at two locations, McMurray and Bethel Park, to those wanting to learn more about essential oils: “Family Physician Oils,” “Overcoming Sleep Disturbances” and “Oil Basics.” Contact Deb Bosco at 724-713-6217.

HERBAL CLASS Blue Heron Nature Skills will be offering a free series of classes at the Bridgeville Public Library every Wednesday evening throughout the month of March. Classes will focus on topics such as herbal remedy-making, edible and medicinal plants in the winter, herbal first aid, and more. Registration required. For more information, visit blueheronnatureskills. com/classes or the Bridgeville Library website, bridgevillelibrary.org.

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GRANTS AVAILABLE Applications are now open for Let’s Move Pittsburgh Champion Schools Awards.

These $1,000 grants will be awarded to 40 early childcare centers, pre-kindergarten and elementary schools in Allegheny County to fund new and existing programs that promote children’s health and well-being. The deadline for applications is 5 p.m. April 1, and winners will be announced May 17.

Educators, administrators, students, food service directors, school nurses and parents are eligible to apply for these awards on behalf of any of the above listed schools in Allegheny County. All applicants must receive permission from their school’s principal to apply for funds. For a list of eligible projects or to apply, fill out the online form at letsmovepittsburgh. org/champion.

SCHOLARSHIP AUDITIONS Auditions for the $8,000 Keynotes Music Scholarship Competition will be held May 21 in the Mt. Lebanon High School Fine Arts Theater.

The competition is open to music students of exceptional talent who are residents of Allegheny and Washington counties. The number of contestants is limited to 20; instrumentalists must be under 26 years of age by June 1, 2016, and voice students must be under 30.

Contestants must be full-time music majors currently enrolled in a music school or in the music department of a college or university.

Graduating high school students are eligible if they have been accepted for admission and will enroll as full-time music majors in the fall of 2016. Payment of the competition money will be made directly to the winners the day of the competition.

For applications and more information, contact Toni Kvederis, competition chairman, at 412-220-3080. Deadline to submit an application is April 15.

GOLDEN APPLE AWARD Saint Anne School teacher Erica Faber has been chosen as a 2016 recipient of the prestigious Golden Apple Award from the Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese.

Faber is the fourth-grade homeroom teacher at Saint Anne School. She also teaches seventh- and eighth-grade language arts, fourth-grade English and music to students in Kindergarten through third grade. She will be among several to be recognized by Bishop David Zubik at a ceremony on May 24.

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Winners are selected on a number of criteria, including their teaching abilities and effectiveness, their impact on students, their involvement in parish and community outreach, and their commitment to the Catholic faith.

STUDENT OF THE YEAR Bethel Park High School senior Emily Augustine was named the National Speech and Debate Association’s Pittsburgh District Student of the Year. She was selected by a panel of Forensics Team Coaches as the most outstanding student from among the 1,259 student forensics team members, representing 33 Western Pennsylvania high schools.

Emily is now among the 110 students who will be considered for the National Student of the Year.

Emily was also selected to compete at the 2016 USA World Schools Debate Invitational. She will team with five other Western Pennsylvania students to represent the region as they compete with teams from around the world June 12-19 in Salt Lake City, UT. This is the second consecutive year that Emily has been a part of this team.

She is coached by Bethel Park High School Forensics Team coach John Masslon.

BP TEACHER FINALISTS The Pennsylvania Chapter of the National School Teacher of the Year named two Bethel Park School District teachers among the 12 Finalists for the 2017 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year.

They are Benjamin Franklin Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Katherine Meucci and Bethel Park High School marketing teacher Emily Smoller.

In February they were named among the 33 Semifinalists. In December, they will participate in a special awards ceremony to be hosted by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, when the 2017 PA Teacher of the Year will be announced.

Meucci and Smoller join six other Bethel Park teachers who have recognized in this program since 2008. They are: Bethel Park High School English teacher Nicola Hipkins (2014 Semifinalist and Finalist); Bethel Park High School science teacher Clyde Qualk (2013 and 2014 Semifinalist); Bethel Park High School English teacher Christopher Jack (2012 Semifinalist and Finalist); William Penn fourth-grade teacher Kathryn Clifford (2011 Semifinalist); Bethel Park High School English teacher Charles Youngs (2009 Semifinalist and Finalist) and retired William Penn kindergarten teacher Cindy Buckley (2008 Semifinalist).

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The Heinz History Center just got a lot more playful.

“Toys of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s,” an all-ages exhibit at the Heinz History Center in the Strip District, acts primarily as a time machine to show with what and how kids played in the past. On display are the earliest forms of classic toys that are around even today, like Mr. Potato Head, Barbie and LEGOs. Overall, the presentation and layout of the exhibit is very appealing. Visitors walk around an area styled to look like the respective decades while reading occasionally tounge-in-cheek descriptions of the toys. The toys themselves are very interesting, especially the ones that have updated their design over the years. There’s a certain charm to seeing a familiar toy as it looked 50 years ago, and people old enough to actually have played with some of the toys on display will no doubt receive a dose of nostalgia.

The exhibit also deals with the advertising culture that was built around the toys themselves. As television became more and more

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The exhibit features interactive living rooms from each era. prominent in American households during the 1950s, toy companies saw a fantastic opportunity to sell their product with commercials. Some of these commercials can be seen playing on a

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black and white TV in a replica of a living room from each decade. Comparing the techniques used back then to today’s allows one to draw interesting conclusions about our culture and the

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relationship between producer and consumer.

Of course, being about toys, there are some interactive elements to the exhibit. A large garage area with Nerf balls and Hula Hoops can be found in the back, as well as an electronic trivia game about some of the toys. You can play with an Etch A Sketch and send a Slinky down some stairs, demonstrating just how poorly the Slinky worked. And at the end lies a gallery with many pinball tables, as well as classic arcade games such as Pac-Man and Space Invaders, playable with special arcade tokens.

These interactive items are a much-appreciated gesture, as I find too many exhibits nowadays forgo the spirit of the items in favor of shoving them all in glass containers.

“Toys of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s” is a really cool exhibit that sheds light on the fact that things have simultaneously changed greatly and barely at all. While these toys no doubt look different today, they are the same ones beloved by past generations. The simple universal appeal of these toys is incredible, and it’s hard to imagine ever losing that. There’s a reason why kids have stuck to what they know for so long.

The exhibit runs through May 31.

Jeremy Farbman is a junior at Mt. Lebanon High School.

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Saturday at Trinity High School. They are, from left, Lucas Dunst, baritone; Elise Romero, alto; Emma Greenberg, soprano; Jill Wilson, soprano; and Max Andrae, baritone.

At its March 22 regular meeting, the Bethel Park Board of Directors presented a Certificate of Recognition to Bethel Park technology director Ron Reyer in recognition of his being named the 2016 Chief Technical Officer of the Year by the Pennsylvania Association for Education Communications and Technology (PAECT). Presenting the award to Reyer is Donna Cook, school board president.

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On March 19, junior and senior high school youth from The Bible Chapel spent the afternoon serving at 10 organizations throughout the Pittsburgh region. More than 180 students and adults completed cleaning, organizing, carpentry, painting and teaching jobs and projects.

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things you need to know this week:

• April 7 is National Beer Day. • April 12 is National Library Workers’ Day. • The deadline to file 2015 tax returns is April 18, due to the Washington, D.C., Emancipation Day holiday being observed on April 15.

• Canonsburg was named the best place to retire in Pennsylvania by SmartAsset, a New York-based financial technology company.

Washington ranks No. 5 on the list.

• Save the date – the Cancer Caring Center’s Annual Survivor Party is 6-8 p.m. May 17 at the organization’s Bloomfield headquarters. For more information, call 412-622-1212.

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• Late-breaking: Upper St. Clair proclaims April 10-16 as National Library Week in the township • Video: Almanac Girls’ MVP Emily Anderson talks basketball • Purchase tickets to South Hills Living magazine’s Farm to Fork event • Submit photos: Share your photos for Quick Pix or Looking Back.

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For Emily Anderson, the biggest obstacle in her basketball career never occurred on the playing court. It involved her health, strength and stamina.

As a sophomore, she suffered a severe injury.

She dislocated her kneecap, fractured a part of her bone and tore ligaments. She required reconstructive surgery. When the wound became infected, another surgery was necessary. “One thing led to another,” she said. Indeed, Anderson also had to have her gall bladder removed because of stones. “I actually had three surgeries over the course of one year,” she remarked.

“Yeah, it was rough.”

But, Anderson recovered. Though she did suffer an injury to the same knee prior to the 2015 WPIAL championship game, she returned to the court in no time and dominated the competition. In fact, during her senior season, she led South Fayette to its first district title for girls’ basketball. As a result, she garnered every award imaginable, including Almanac MVP laurels for her 13.7 points, 10.8 rebounds and 4.3 blocked shots per game.

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Emily Anderson led South Fayette to its first WPIAL championship in girls’ basketball. kind of a blessing in disguise because that is where I started my weight regiment. I really got

ALMANAC GIRLS’ BASKETBALL ALL-STARS First Team Emily Anderson South Fayette Senior 13.7 ppg. 10 rpg.

Shannon Conely Bethel Park Senior 16.4 ppg. 5 rpg.

Justina Mascaro Bethel Park Junior 17.5 ppg. 8 rpg.

Cheyenne Trest Canon-McMillan Junior 17 ppg. 5 assists Gina Vallecorso Bishop Canevin Senior 11 ppg. 7 rpg.

Second Team Madison Kerr Peters Township Senior 15.6 ppg. 8.5 rpg.

Sam Kosmacki South Fayette Sophomore 12.4 ppg. 6 rpg.

Shaunay Edmonds Seton-La Salle Senior 16 ppg. 3.5 assists Kate Sramac Mt. Lebanon Junior 12.4 ppg. 5.4 assists Mackenzie Wagner Chartiers Valley Freshman 14.2 ppg.

Most Valuable Player: Emily Anderson, South Fayette Honorable mention: Erin Joyce, Brionna Allen–Bishop Canevin; Becca Turney, Kierra King–Canon-McMillan; Alexa Williamson, Jala Walker–Chartiers-Houston; Nicole Olkosky, Abbey Collins, Lauren Wagner–Chartiers Valley; Maryah Agurs–Keystone Oaks; McKenzie Bushee, Maura Wallace–Mt. Lebanon; Alyssa Konopka–Peters Township; Madalena Psillidis–Seton-La Salle; Liv McClelland, Ally Steve–Upper St. Clair Rookie of the Year: Makenna Marisa, Peters Township Players to watch: Shamyjha Price–Bishop Canevin; Jamey Napoleon–Mt. Lebanon; Maddie Gutierrez, Skylar Aitken–South Fayette Coach of the Year: Matt Bacco, South Fayette

serious about recovering, getting back into a good AAU team, doing well with the school team

and getting into a decent college. That’s helped me learn how to work hard to achieve a goal.

“I got hurt the first time because I didn’t know how to land properly. I wasn’t really super serious about complete weight training. But through my rehab, I learned how to land right and I got really serious about it. It was a lack of knowledge leading me to get hurt the first time.

Now that I have the knowledge, I know how to prevent injury.”

Indeed an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure for Anderson. Through strength training, she improved. Plus, she took nothing for granted and worked toward objectives mapped out by her coaches, particularly skipper Matt Bacco.

During her 33-game hiatus, Anderson said it was rough to sit on the bench and watch while her teammates played. “But it was a good lifelesson for me,” she said. “I was able to learn and grow from it.

“I learned determination,” she added quickly. “Our coach focuses on working hard to achieve a goal. He always told us to ‘do now what others won’t, to do later what others can’t’ and that makes a lot of sense to me that you put in the work now and you are going to stick with it, then you are going to reap the benefits later.

You can apply that, not just to basketball, but you can apply that to anything in life.”

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South Fayette leads Almanac all-star list for girls’ hoops

Player and Coach of the Year respectively while teammate Sam Kosmacki earned all-star honSports editor ors. The sophomore was a second-team selecebailey@thealmanac.net tion.

Bethel Park’s Shannon Conely and Justina 2016 was a historic year in girls’ basketball for Mascaro as well as Cheyenne Trest from CanSouth Fayette as the Lady Lions captured their on-McMillan and Gina Vallecorso from Bishop first WPIAL championship. After finishing runCanevin join Anderson on the first team. Madiner-up in 2016, the Lions defeated Trinity, 59son Kerr of Peters Township, Shaunay Ed52, for the title. South Fayette won the Section monds of Seton-La Salle, Kate Sramac of Mt. 5-AAA banner with a 12-0 slate and finished Lebanon and Mackenzie Wagner of Chartiers 24-4 overall after advancing to the quarterfi- Valley complete the second team. PT’s Makennals of the PIAA tournament. na Marisa earned Rookie of the Year laurels.

Hence it comes as no surprise that South For a complete and in-depth look at the Fayette dominates The Almanac’s Elite Eleven members of the all-star squad, which was selist for girls’ basketball. Senior center Emily An- lected based in part on a coaches’ survey, staderson (see related story) and Lions’ skipper tistics and games seen by The Almanac’s sports Matt Bacco spearhead the list as Most Valuable staff, see Page 32.

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ers in three seasons. A three-year starter, Trest earned all-section, first-team honors.

“Cheyenne is not a vocal leader,” said C-M head coach Lou Waller, “but clearly the girls on her team follow her heart. Without her leadership, there is no way the team would have had a record-breaking season.”

When she isn’t assisting the basketball team, Trest lends her talents to the soccer squad. She was a member of the Lady Macs’ WPIAL and PIAA runner-up clubs in 2014.

from Madison. It has been a pleasure coaching her these past three years. We will miss her and wish her all the best at IUP. She will do well.”

Sramac earned all-section honors in leading the Lebo ladies to a 16-10 record and a playoff berth. Though eliminated by WPIAL champion Norwin, 56-54, in the district tournament, the Blue Devils rebounded to earn a PIAA-playoff berth.

This Bethel Park senior makes a repeat appearance on the all-star list’s first team. After averaging 13 points per game as a junior, Conely increased her numbers to 16.4 tallies an outing.

In addition, she grabbed five rebounds as the Lady Hawks advanced to the quarterfinals in the district playoffs. They finished 18-7 after losing a PIAA play-in game to rival Canon-McMillan.

“Shannon had the ability to score in many ways,” said BP floor boss Jonna Burke, “but was also a great defender and strong rebounder for us all season long.”

Conely will continue her playing career at Canisus College. Previously, she earned a spot in the Under Armour All-American game. Conely also gained all-section, first-team honors.

Sam Kosmacki

This sophomore stepped up when injuries plagued South Fayette last season. She continued in that role this winter but also supplied some firepower to go along with a defense that limited the opposition to 41.2 points per Gina Vallecorso game.

This Bishop Canevin senior started her career Kosmacki A section all-star, Kosmacki as a champion and completed it in much the averaged 12.35 points per same fashion. She helped the Crusaders win two game. She grabbed six rebounds and dished WPIAL titles, including this year’s banner with up three assists an outing. Of the 5-11 swing a 53-33 win against Greensburg Central Catho- player, Matt Bacco said, “Sam tends to be a bit lic in the Class AA final at the Petersen Center. of a match-up problem because of her height.

Justina Mascaro Vallecorso won a PIAA title as a freshman.

She can shoot the tree and can get to the basAnother repeat all-star, this Bethel Park junior In leading the Crusaders to a 23-5 season ket to create shots for her teammates. She can was the top vote-getter for honors in Section that ended in the second round of the PIAA guard other teams’ guards. She can guard the 4-AAAA. tournament, Vallecorso fired in 11 points per other team’s best player. She’s extremely verThe 5-10 forward led the Hawks in scoring game. She also paced the club with seven re- satile and really valuable.” with a 17.5-point average. She also paced the bounds an outing.

Shaunay Edmonds team in rebounding, cleaning the boards at a clip Vallecorso finished her scholastic career with of eight per game.

This pint-size point guard 1,191 points. A three-time Almanac first-team “Justina was a consistent presence for us selection, she also garnered top honors in Secproved valuable for Seton-La night in and night out,” said Burke. “She’s a tion 3-AA. Vallecorso will continue her playing Salle. A three-year starter, fierce competitor. She hates to lose.” she helped the Rebels reach career at California University of Pennsylvania.

Mascaro, who earned Almanac Rookie of the The Vulcans were NCAA Division II champions the state finals twice in her Year honors as a freshman, averaged 15.5 points in 2015 but lost their bid to repeat when they playing career. This winter, and seven rebounds a game as a sophomore. She lost to West Liberty in the second round of the she guided SLS to the Section surpassed 1,000 points for her scholastic career tournament.

3-AA title with an 11-1 record.

Edmonds during a 44-41 playoff loss to North Allegheny.

The Rebels finished 15-7 overIn that WPIAL quarterfinal defeat, Mascaro ex- Madison Kerr all after falling to Greensburg ploded for 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. This Peters Township senior is another re- Central Catholic, 56-54, in the WPIAL playpeat all-star performer for offs. The Centurions reached the district finals.

Cheyenne Trest A section all-star, Edmonds dished up 3.5 The Almanac as well as SecThis junior played a pivotal role in Canontion 4-AAAA. Kerr captained assists per game. Plus, she managed 3.5 steals.

McMillan’s turnaround in girls’ basketball. For the Lady Indians to a share of She led the Rebels and ranked among the the first time in school history, the Lady Macs the section title with Canon- WPIAL scoring leaders with a 16-point averclaimed a section banner and won a playoff McMillan and an 18-5 overall age per game. game. Trest captained Canon-Mac to a 16-9 “Shaunay was our on-the-court leader,” said record. season that ended after two play-in games for SLS head coach Whitney Jones. “She was relied Kerr led the team in three Kerr the PIAA tournament. statistical categories. She av- upon heavily throughout the season in a variety After tying Peters Township for the Section eraged 15.6 tallies per game as well as 8.5 re- of ways. A threat in every facet of the game, she 4-AAAA banner with an 11-3 slate, the Lady bounds. She also dished up 2.7 assists to go evolved into, not just a dynamic point guard, Macs edged Fox Chapel, 51-49, in the first along with 2.5 steals per game. but a complete, all-around basketball player.” round of the WPIAL playoffs because of Trest’s Kerr finished her career with 1,414 points, Kate Sramac game-winning basket with 6.8 seconds to play second highest in school history. She also manin overtime. Trest finished with a game-high 27 aged 678 rebounds and 250 assists during her At Mt. Lebanon, this junior points in the victory. The Lady Macs finished scholastic career. She takes her game to Indiana continued to evolve into a dy16-9 overall. namic point guard.

University of Pennsylvania.

For the season, Trest averaged 17 points per Sramac dished up 5.4 assists “Madison is a role model for student athletes,” game. She dished up five assists an outing as said PT floor boss Bert Kendall. “Humble, drivper game. She also provided well. She holds the school record for points in en, respected and admired are all qualities that 12.4 points an outing. Plus, she one game with 33 and has amassed 875 mark- our team has grown to appreciate and expect Sramac picked up 2.8 steals per game.

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Mackenzie Wagner

Just a freshman, this 5-8 guard led Chartiers Valley in scoring with a 14.2 average. She also helped the Colts reach the WPIAL quarterfinals before falling to section rival, South Fayette, 4435. CV finished 15-11 overall after competing in two PIAA play-in games.

Wagner A sharpshooter, Wagner connected on 51 of her 3-point field goal attempts. She ranked tied for first on the squad with her sister, Lauren, who is a sophomore.

The tandem is nicknamed the “Splash Sisters” in reference to Steph Curry and Klay Thompson. The Golden State Warriors’ duo is dubbed the “Splash Brothers” for their prolific talents in leading the NBA in made treys as a guard tandem from the same team.

“Mackenzie and Lauren are accurate shooters with good range and both are very proficient in knocking down the 3-ball to score,” said CV skipper Dan Slain.

Wagner is also accurate from the charity stripe. She converted 91 of 113 attempts from the foul line for an accuracy rate of 80 percent.

In addition to her scoring prowess, Wagner also managed 4.1 rebounds per game to go along with 2.4 steals an outing. She garnered first-team all-section honors in addition to rounding out The Almanac’s Elite Eleven list.

Marisa is ROTY

As a freshman, Makenna Marisa started every game for Peters Township and helped the Indians claim a stake in the Section 4-AAAA crown and advance to the WPIAL playoffs.

In guiding the Indians to an 18-5 record, she averaged 10.4 points per game. She led the team in steals with 3.4 a game. Plus, she blocked 1.4 shots and pulled down four rebounds an outing.

“Makenna has solid basketball skills and became a player we counted on to deliver each game,” said Bert Kendall. “We anticipate good things from her again next season.”

For her efforts, Marisa earned Almanac Rookie of the Year honors.

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sports rebounds and blocking 13 shots in a semifinal win against Hampton, 57-49. In the champi“My coaches are really focusing onship contest, a 59-52 triumph against rival FROM PAGE 31 on me getting stronger, being able Trinity, she finished with 18 points, 12 boards to battle under the hoop more than and four blocked shots.

Through her scholastic career, however, “Winning the WPIAL, especially after losI do now. That’s what I’ve got to Anderson has applied the philosophy, indeed, ing last year, was a lot of fun,” Anderson said. look forward to.” to basketball. It’s a big reason why she earned “It was really interesting playing a team we - Emily Anderson admittance to the University of Pennsylvania, knew so well and had played before. We knew where she will continue her career while also they were out for us. We had a target on our pursuing a degree in engineering. She mainbacks. It was different going into such a serious tains a 4.1 GPA in the classroom.

Her opponents, however, have not been game, completely knowing how the other team She noted that when she started high able to deal with it. Anderson blossomed into played. But we just had to play our game the school, the classes got harder and basketball a dominant post player, possessing a great deal best we could and it paid off in the end.” became more serious. There was an adjust- of mobility for her size. After averaging 11.8 Her numbers continue to pay dividends. Anment period. “I decided how to work out the points and 9.8 rebounds a game as a junior, derson garnered all-Section laurels as well as two and balance. Take very good care of my she increased those totals to a double-double recognition from every major newspaper in the schedule,” she said. “Make sure I focus on one every contest as a senior. Plus, she managed 4.3 region. Plus, she earned Almanac MVP laurels. thing and don’t get distracted. Be able to put blocks a game.

“It’s awesome,” she said. “I’m really honored. my all into everything and not half-do either “I’d say for me, it’s kind of an advantage with It’s a great accomplishment. I’m really proud of one,” she concluded. “Sports is a huge part my height, that I’m a little bit quicker than the myself and my team. So, it’s good to be recogof my life and basketball takes up a lot of my other bigs in my section so it really helps me nized.” time, but I love it.”

Recognition is well deserved, said her to move a little faster around them, but I’m Her love affair with hoops started in fourth not as strong or as big. That is one of the dis- coach. According to Bacco, Anderson played grade when her travel coach pulled aside her advantages I have down low,” said Anderson. up to her potential. parents, Amy and Greg, and told them their “My coaches are really focusing on me getting “She absolutely took the next step. Before daughter was going to play the sport. “I’ve been stronger, being able to battle under the hoop every game, I joked with her before we got playing ever since,” noted Anderson. more than I do now. That’s what I’ve got to look on the bus and said ‘20 and 12.’ That’s what I While she was average height in fourth forward to.” thought she was capable of on a relatively rougrade, Anderson “sprouted” up by the end of While she focuses on taking her game to the tine night. She had a tremendous career and middle school. She stands 6 feet, 4 inches to- next level in college, Anderson looks back on helped lead us to the WPIAL title and she will day. “I noticed each basketball season as I grew her scholastic career with pride. She helped continue to have a great career at Penn. a little taller that I had to make an adjustment the Lions to an undefeated Section 5-AAA “Emily, like the rest of the seniors on the team, to my shot because I was a little closer to the banner and a 24-4 record that included the left an enormous impact on our program. She’s rim. Overall, it was constant growing but I dealt WPIAL title. To reach the final, she managed done things the right way, selfless, coachable, with it.” a triple-double, scoring 27 points, grabbing 16 hard worker. Our success is no coincidence.”

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Athletes shine despite conditions Winter-like conditions and wind have not prevented area athletes from excelling in track and field. As the outdoor track season commenced in earnest, several were up to the task of submitting some of the best marks in the state to date during invitational meets held at Mt. Lebanon and Upper St. Clair last weekend.

Up next is the South Hills Classic.

It is slated for April 9 at Baldwin. In between, Lebo, which battled USC and Bethel Park in a tri-section meet yesterday (April 5), will host Peters Township, South Fayette and Bethel Park April 12, a few days before the TSTCA Invitational set for April 16 at West Mifflin.

“Despite the wind, the weather wasn’t too bad,” said Oscar Shutt regarding Lebo’s invitational on April 2. “We were able to have some great performances.”

On the men’s side, Patrick Kimball and Todd Gunzenhauser posted the top times in Pennsylvania so far this spring in their respective events while Fabi Shipley and Sarah Rolfsen

submitted some top marks in the ladies’ bracket.

Kimball, who finished second in the long jump, dominated the hurdles. He won the 110-meter distance in 14.51 and the intermediates in 40.23. Gunzenhauser won the 3,200-meter race in 9:41.00, well ahead of CV’s Joseph Westrick (9:49.94), who was the runner-up.

“Pat put down a state No. 1 time in the high hurdles. His time and that of 14.60 in the trials are already faster than he ran last year,” explained Shutt. “So, it’s a great start for him.”

In the 1600 event, Lebo’s Ian Harris posted a Top 16 time in the state by winning the race in 4:35.05, ahead of his teammates, Cameron Potts (4:46.75) and Nate Everhardt (4:48.54).

Shipley captured the discus (96-11) and the shot put (37-05) while Shannon Conway of Lebo won the javelin followed by Bishop Canevin’s Christine Aland. Shipley’s shot put throw ranks in the state’s Top 10 this season.

Plus, it’s a personal record for her.

Meanwhile, Rolfsen dominated the sprints, winning the 100 meters in 13.22 and the 200 in 26.90. The times ranked 14th and 24th in the state.

Greensburg Salem’s Lawson Monta and Julia Howard submitted some of the other top performances in the meet. Monta won the discus in 1687 and shot put in 56-7. He medaled in both events at states. Howard won the triple, long and high jumps.

“Both are off to the right start,” said Shutt. “For Julia, it’s a nice way to begin her final outdoor season.”

Other local winners at the meet included: Keara Mangan from Lebo and Sean Parenti from CV in the 400-meter dashes; Elias Zajicek from CV in the 800 run; Jared Nelson from CV in the triple and long jumps; Bethel Park’s Kathryn Kimes and Ryan Gillece in the pole vault as well as Brendan Todd in the high jump; Lebo girls in the 4x800 and 4x400 relays.

Lebo’s decision to compete in the South Hills Classic will hinge on the weather.

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Savannah Popp (left) and Rachel Toogood (right) clear the hurdles during the 110-meter race at the Mt. Lebanon Invitational.

“The forecast isn’t looking favorable for Saturday,” Shutt said. “We are going to see how it plays out this week and make a decision by Friday about our involvement.”

South Fayette’s involvement in the USC invitational proved favorable for its distance medley, 300 intermediate hurdles and 4x200 relays. All were victorious. The distance unit consisted of Aaron Pfeil, Bri Rees, Sam Snodgrass and Allison Gates. Tori Valachovic, Sal McClintock, Hanna Niapas

and AJ Rothenberger comprised the hurdle crew. Mikey Speca, Skylar Aitken, Byron Hudson and Valachovic made up the sprint relay.

The Lions took second in the triple jump, pole vault, long jump and 4x1600 relays and third in the 4x100 relay. Other members to play a role in the showings included: Amanda Oliver, Maria DeCello, Ryan Hayes, Dane Duffy, Joey Rossi, Samantha Louis, Hailey Bair, Mike Rimbur, Braden Hoy and Josh Milteer.

Upper St. Clair putting it together as baseball season kicks into gear

By Eleanor Bailey Sports editor ebailey@thealmanac.net

After a spring-training trip to Myrtle Beach, manager Jerry Malarkey believes things are coming together for the Upper St. Clair baseball team. The Panthers were 3-3 overall heading into Section 5-AAAA action, which was supposed to begin April 4 with a visit to CanonMcMillan.

“I really like this team’s approach to practices and games,” said Malarkey. “We are playing solid defense and playing well offensively. We have been able to manufacture runs as well as

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Bacco best coach

In the eight seasons, Matt Bacco has coached, South Fayette has always qualified for the playoffs. But the 2015-16 campaign proved different, the Lions roared all the way to the WPIAL finals and their first girls’ basketball championship in school history. The Lions also reached the PIAA playoffs for the fifth time and gave Villa Maria Academy, a top-ranked team in the nation, all it could handle before succumbing in the state quarterfinals. The Lions finished 24-4 overall.

In guiding the Lions to new heights, Bacco has been named Almanac Coach of the Year.

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put together some big innings. Plus, our pitching rotation is starting to materialize. Several pitchers threw well in South Carolina.”

Andrew Wheeler actually tossed a no-hitter during an 11-0 victory against Tennessee. He fanned nine in five innings and walked one. The senior helped his own cause, offensively, drilling a double and smacking a single. Wheeler, who plays first or third base when not on the mound, batted over .600 during the road trip.

Gunnar Lund backed Wheeler, crushing a homer, double and single in three plate appearances. Ronaldo Del Duca and Adam Baltutat each clubbed two hits against Tennessee.

USC also edged Mt. Tabor, N.C., 6-5, in the second game of the Ripken Experience and

Chardon, Ohio, 8-1, in game three. Dom Cepullio struck out seven against Mt. Tabor while Wheeler socked two hits and drove in two. Tanner Cicchini swiped three bases. Dylan Winseck earned the win in relief of Cepullio. He also beat Chardon, striking out five and scattering three hits over 4 and 2/3rds innings. Wheeler, Winseck and Cepullio each tagged two hits.

USC dropped a 14-11 decision to Ocean Township from New Jersey. Wheeler slugged three hits while Tom Bash, Jason Ferrie and Lund each managed two hits. Bash drove in four runs.

In the trip’s final contest, USC fell to Apollo, Ky., 7-5. Matt Colton pitched three scoreless innings. He tagged three hits while Baltutat pro-

duced two safeties.

Noting how balanced Section 5 is, Malarkey said the Panthers’ objective this spring is to win the title. To achieve that goal and advance through the playoffs, the Panthers must rely upon their strengths and improve upon their weaknesses. “We have depth in pitching and we are competitive at all positions and seem to play solid defense,” Malarkey said. “We need to do the little things right, continue to work hard and be smart and aggressive at the plate.”

During the season, the Panthers plan on utilizing the help of Connor Brennan, Jack Martin, Robbie Saghy, Spencer Lohman, Jackson Geisler, Jake Mazzie, AJ Palmieri, Ryan Williams and Alex King.

• Erin Joyce and Brionna Allen from Bishop Canevin. A senior, Joyce averaged 10.2 points per game. She buried 69 treys this season and finished with 226 career 3-point field goals. The Crusaders’ best defensive player, Allen managed 8.9 points and eight rebounds per game.

• Becca Turney and Kierra King from CanonMcMillan. A second-team all-section selection, Turney averaged 10 points and eight rebounds per game. An honorable mention selection, King averaged eight points per game during her junior year of action with the Lady Macs.

• Alexa Williamson and Jala Walker from Chartiers-Houston. Both gained Section 3-AA recognition. A sophomore, Williamson was averaging 19.4 points before suffering a seasonending injury. A junior, Walker picked up the pace in Williamson’s absence from the line-up.

The guard fired in 16.5 points per game.

• Nicole Olkosky, Abbey Collins and Lauren Wagner from Chartiers Valley.

A two-year starter, Olkosky averaged eight points per game. A team captain, she is committed to the University of Pittsburgh-John-

stown to play basketball. “Nicole was our team leader and a stalwart for us on defense this past season,” said Dan Slain.

A junior and captain, Collins managed 6.0 points per game. “Abbey was a coach on the court,” said Slain, “and an outstanding on-ball defender.”

A sophomore and captain, Wagner averaged 11.6 points per game. She cashed in on 61, threepoint field goals. She buried a career-best six treys in a 56-52 overtime loss to South Fayette.

“Lauren is an excellent shooter,” said Slain.

• Maryah Agurs from Keystone Oaks. This senior swing player helped the Golden Eagles win 10 games. They just missed qualifying for the playoffs out of challenging Section 5-AAA. • McKenzie Bushee and Maura Wallace from Mt. Lebanon. A remnant from Lebo’s last PIAA championship squad, Wallace averaged 7.9 points and 2.4 assists per game. A junior, Bushee led the Blue Devils in scoring with 15.7 points per game. She also grabbed 8.8 rebounds.

• Alyssa Konopka from Peters Township. A

junior, Konopka contributed “athleticism” and “speed” to her team’s success. “A knock-down shooter with explosive speed to the hoop made her a true asset this season,” said Bert Kendall.

• Madalena Psillidis from Seton-La Salle. A senior, Psillidis averaged 12 points and seven rebounds a game for the Rebels. She also converted 38 percent of her 3-point field goal attempts.

“Madalena was the glue of our team and wasn’t ever allowed to have a bad day,” said Whitney Jones. “With limited varsity experience entering the season, she blossomed into a go-to player with absolute grace. She demonstrates class, leadership and talent wherever she goes and is the ideal student-athlete as well as an outstanding member of the SLS community.”

• Liv McClelland and Ally Steve from Upper St. Clair. This duo proved the bright spot in an otherwise dismal season for the Panthers, who posted a 5-17 record. Both garnered secondteam honors on the Section 4-AAAA all-star list.

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When selling your house, experts advise less is more

By Harry Funk Multimedia reporter hfunk@thealmanac.net

Say you’re contemplating putting your home on the market. You might want to listen to Beth Agnoli.

“You’ll hear this from me many times: Less is more,” she told those in attendance at the March 31 “Preparing Your House for Sale on a Budget” program at Mt. Lebanon Public Library.

Agnoli, of A&A Staging, joined Keller Williams Realtor Cindy Rack to provide plenty of helpful hints to what turned out to be a capacity crowd. And a recurring theme addressed less, as in clutter, and more, as in the amount of free space visible to potential buyers.

That should start as soon as they walk inside the home.

“Go in with a critical eye,” Agnoli recommended. “There should never be any shoes when you’re going to sell your house. You should limit the things, the clutter, inside your entranceway. You want people to think, oh, look how clean I can live here.”

And that also goes for the places that often end up with said clutter.

“You really want to pull everything out of all of your closets and put back so that it looks neat,” Agnoli said. “You don’t want people to think there’s not enough storage in this house … even if there isn’t enough storage in this house.”

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Cindy Rack, left, and Beth Agnoli presented ‘Preparing Your House for Sale on a Budget” at Mt. Lebanon Public Library.

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And she provided a good rule of thumb for all

those clothes that tend to take up space: “If you haven’t worn it in a year, get rid of it.”

Rack gave her own anti-clutter recommendation, the “15-minute rule,” which she came upon when she opened a cupboard and all of her Tupperware fell out. With resolution despite exasperation, she put the pieces back and discovered that, within a relatively short time, everything was spick and span.

“I had been thinking, I’ve got to clean out my kitchen cabinets,” she said. “But I don’t have four hours on a Saturday to do that. When am I ever going to do that?”

Her solution: “Every morning, I can take 10 or 15 minutes and clean out another section of another cabinet. And so that’s what I did. By the end of the week, I had all my kitchen cabinets cleaned out. It just felt like such a load off me.”

Of course, that rule can apply all over the house, both inside and out, Rack said.

She and Agnoli showed several “before and after” slides, including a set that illustrated clutter on a larger-items scale.

“This was a downstairs game room,” Agnoli explained, referring to an overabundance of furniture, “and you couldn’t see the fireplace.”

The homeowners rectified the situation by figuring out what they didn’t need and hiring a company to take it far, far away. And so the fireplace was eminently visible in the “after” slide, helping to reinforce that key of house-selling insight: “Less is more.”

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three-part comprehensive landscape design course taught by Phipps Master Gardener and professional landscape designer Claire Antique Appraisal: What’s It Worth? Will be Schuchman starting May 12 and continuing held 10 a.m.-noon April 9 at the Peters Town- May 19 and 26. The concepts of sustainable ship Recreation Center at Peterswood Park. design like right plant/right place; shading Bring an item to be verbally appraised by a out weeds with ground covers; use of hardy qualified appraiser. Fee is $5/item with a limit native plants; installing rain barrels or permeof three items per person. Preregistration re- able pavement; and more will allow the homequired at the Recreation Center or online at owner to produce their own workable garden www.peterstownship.com. plan for their use or to present to a contractor.

This program is limited to 30 participants and Mt. Lebanon Garden Series advanced registration at the circulation desk is leads up to garden tour required.

The Mt. Lebanon Garden Tour Committee has • On April 11, from 6-7 p.m., landscape deannounced the gardening programs leading up signer and garden writer Martha Swiss will to the 2016 Mt. Lebanon Library Annual Gar- present a program highlighting plants and den Tour to be held 11 a.m.-4 p.m. July 10. The techniques for gardening in small spaces, such six-program educational series begins with a as garden plots, patios or small urban gardens.

• The final program of the series will be held 1-2:30 p.m. May 11, with American Rose Society Consulting Rosarian David McKibben presenting “Love’s Labors Need Not Be Lost: Keys to Success Growing Today’s Roses” that will guide you through proper plant selection and growing techniques so you can grow good roses.

South Hills Women’s Club to host speaker

Kitty Vagley of the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden will be the guest speaker at the South Hills Women’s Club April 11 general meeting. Learn the history of the 460-acre garden located near Settlers Cabin Park, what it offers, and plans for the not-so-distant future.

The program begins at 8 p.m. at Vanadium

Woods, Scott. New members and guests are welcome. For more information, call 412-2215863.

Spring pruning demo to be held April 9

The Pittsburgh Rose Society will hold its Spring Pruning Demonstration at 1:30 p.m. April 9 at the Renziehausen Park Arboretum in McKeesport (rain date is April 16). Rosarians will be in the garden to conduct hands-on pruning demonstrations as well as answer questions about planting, fertilizing and pest control.

Attendees must bring their own pruning tools, gloves and knee pads to learn and participate. The demonstration is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www. pghrosesociety.org.

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real estate deed transfers Buyer

Seller

BETHEL PARK

Address

Price

Buyer

Seller

Address

S. Coyle and T. Coyle III

Marianne Eddy

3332 S. Park Road

Price

Justina Marie Kress

Lisa Ernst Heddinger

5668 Willow Terrace Drive

$150,000

John and Debra Kovac

Joseph Yelich

6490 Braun Road

$45,000

Dennis and Sherry Curry

McLean Lorenzi et al.

3363 Crestview Drive

$89,000

James Albert and C. Arbogast

Estate of Leo Lawrence Hokaj Jr. 621 Galway Drive

$158,000

Jack Pham and Nancy Ngjuyen

Stephen C Matolcsy

155 Highland Road

$145,000

Jeffrey and Sylvia Lakes

Albert Lowman IV

822 Bower Hill Road

$120,500

Jacqualine Nicoll

Pauline Nichol

55 Highland Road Unit 101

$100,000

N. Scott and Elizabeth Allen

Christopher Tressler

1060 Sarah St.

$120,000

Russell and Carol Westerman

Elizabeth Manion

1564 Holly Hill Drive

$180,000

Margaret Santoro

Jan Toci

3103 Lenox Drive

$141,000

Dana and Delia McDonald

AIH LLC

1351 Missouri Ave.

$138,000

Albert and Karen Marie Paschel

Robert Brown

5422 Library Road

$146,500

Bank New York Mellon trustee

Estate of William Reyes

157 Union St.

$2,208

Steven and Lora Doherty

Erin Echement et al.

5951 McPherson Ave.

$179,500

Nancy Acierno

Estate of Norman Buckley

965 Edna St.

$68,000

NVR Inc.

Baptist Road Assoc. L.P.

1013 Millennium Drive

$78,000

Karen Bittner

Bank New York Mellon trustee

229 Eisner Ave.

$78,550

K. Wetzel Jr. and Stacey Wetzel

NVR Inc.

1029 Millennium Drive

$406,081

Joseph Weidl

Estate of Annette Mazzarini

134 Vesper St.

$110,000

J Robert Koehnke

Irene Hacker

283 Oaklyn Road

$159,900

Jesse and Sarah Clark

Mark Butler

52 Oregon Trail

$275,000

A. Cimino Jr. and Joan Pecht

Frank Molinero

243 Regency Place

$356,400

Parking Lot Painting Co. LLC

Richard Thomas

2825 South Park Road

Jamie Lynn Ilgenfritz

Adam Jarrad Foxson

2701 Summit St.

NVR Inc.

Baptist Road Assoc. L.P.

1021 Millennium Drive

BRIDGEVILLE

CANONSBURG

$97,200

Guy Leroy

Wash. Co. Tax Claim Bureau 600 Highland Ave. $14,279 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $162,792)

$795,000

Brian and Karly Larkin

CP SRMOF 2 REO 2013 Trust

1355 Lucia Drive

$136,000

HSBC Bank USA trustee

Bradley Stopperich et al.

145 W. Pike St.

JPIP LLC

John Gallagher

416 Giffin Ave.

$78,000

$210,000 $1,584 $86,200

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real estate deed transfers Buyer

Seller

Address

Joseph and Gina Walsh

Rosarina DeSensi

2901 Belleville St.

$137,000

Deutsche Bank Nat. trustee

Elizabeth Harris estate et

3540 Poplar Ave.

$2,170

Tongtong Yu

Bank New York Mellon trustee

3806 Rebecca St.

$39,500

Harvey Supowitz

Jesse Clark

3173 Hampton Ave.

$145,000

Matthew and Rebecca Bosco

John Harrington

3127 Broadway Ave.

$55,000

PHH Mortgage Corp.

Megan Spurbeck

1275 Martha St.

Erin Kelly

Michael Leschak

1325 Clara St.

Justin Rhule

Estate of Michael Clarke

834 Killarney Drive

CASTLE SHANNON

CECIL

Price

$1,807 $124,900 $60,000

Buyer

Seller

Address

William Beitler

William Beitler

435 Sanitarium Road

NVR Inc.

McDowell Lane Assoc. L.P.

Twilight Drive

NVR Inc.

McDowell Lane Assoc. L.P.

Twilight Drive

Brian and Melanie Greenwell

NVR Inc.

142 Twilight Drive

$503,107

Joseph and Beth Ann Roman

NVR Inc.

1021 Oakbrooke Drive

$495,785

Donna Nedelk

NVR Inc.

4075 Overview Drive

$341,830

Debra and Perry Smith

Mario & Gloria Fatigati Family Tr.

54 Wilson Ave.

$175,000

James and Casey Waugh

Thomas Pawlak

233 Arden Road

$65,000

Autumn Slate Properties LLC

Samuel Sanders

210 Ashland Ave.

$168,000

Lucas and Samantha Dvoerchak Cynthia Lammert

836 Florida Ave.

$250,000

Elizabeth Stan

David Hackworth

510 Lyndhurst Ave.

$254,000

Kevin and Christine Daeschner

Todd Zerega

921 Parkview Drive

$365,000

R. Chutani and Pooja Agrawal

Richard Jankowski

1771 Theodan Drive

$270,900

William and Brittany Florijan

Justin Bilsland

445 Avon Drive

$290,000

H. McCullough and K. Brown

Iris Riemer

1130 Firwood Drive

$235,000

Richard and Joanne Jankowski

Estate of Jennie Vacca

201 Kingsberry Circle Unit 422

$225,000

1093 Lakemont Drive

MT. LEBANON

Price $150,000 $93,500 $83,657

NVR Inc.

Overlook at Southpointe LLC

Unknown Address

$94,000

NVR Inc.

Overlook at Southpointe LLC

Unknown Address

$94,000

NVR Inc.

Overlook At Southpointe LLC

Unknown Address

$165,375

Harold Ivery Jr. and Valerie Ivery NVR Inc.

3017 Brookstone Drive

$460,915

Thomas and Michelle Faber

Donna Minadeo

6003 Elizabeth Lane

$315,900

Jeffrey Warzinski

Estate of Natalie Walters

399 Jubilee Drive

$158,000

Mary Arnoni

Brian Swinehart

216 Maple Ridge Drive

$225,000

Douglas Kile

Nathan Salsi

227 Maple Ridge Drive

$235,000

Bandhu Development Inc.

Davin Gartley

Michael and Ashley Oravitz

NVR Inc.

1019 Oakbrooke Drive

$344,860

James Smith and E. Kitchen

James Smith

NVR Inc.

Overlook At Southpointe LLC

Brookstone Drive

F. Briggs III and Kelsey Briggs

Michael Cavanagh

1005 Coldstream Drive

Michele Tipton

Youzhong Yuan

475 Sage Drive

$220,000

Evan and Keri Fels

David Fusco

142 Seminole Drive

$247,000

Peter and June Ghil

George Morin

28 Sunnyhill Drive

$360,000

Daniel James and J. Campbell

Scott Miller II

29 Terraceview Ave.

$260,500

Robert and Elizabeth Kerlik

Matthew Cooper

461 Arden Road

$367,500

Kerry Hogan and P.Hogan IV

Lee Walton et al.

$94,000 $658,000

411 Falcon Drive $10 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $13,999) $357,500

$2,500

1459 McFarland Road $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $25,615)

Chris. and Danielle McGinnis

NVR Inc.

5020 Firwood Drive

John Sroka

Ronald Markovich

15 Grant Alley

K & T Real Estate LLC

Estate of Beverly Moninger

1217 Morgan Road

$135,000

R. McElheny and T. Weiblinger

John Mihm

387 Castle Shannon Blvd.

Jeffrey and Janet Lyn Kruman

NVR Inc.

1033 Oakbrooke Drive

$348,280

Partha Dutta and Jayeeta Das

Lawrence Mack

485 Milbeth Drive

$236,000

R. Pierpont and W.Pierpont Jr.

NVR Inc.

1035 Oakbrooke Drive

$349,360

Janice and Bruce MacLeod

Mary Reed

73 Mt. Lebanon Blvd.

$155,500

St. Jude Investment Group LTD

Joseph Perri

45 Perricrest Lane

$3,326

R. McGrogan and H.Konyk

Louis Gessner et al.

28 Robb Hollow Road

$130,000

NVR Inc.

Foxridge Village L.P.

Unknown Address

$86,050

Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc.

Silvia Barbon

721 Roselawn Ave.

$122,900

Eric and Lisa Marie Brinson

Waterlefe Properties LLC

1010 Forest Lane Drive

$430,000

M Janet and David Tant

Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc.

721 Roselawn Ave.

$122,900

A.Williams and Kevin Mullen

Florence E Pietrowski Trust

278 Green Valley Road

$140,000

RAC Closing Services LLC

Nikita Dean Limberopoulos

643 Royce Ave.

$200,000

Garbe Family Rev. Liv. Tr.

NVR Inc.

399 McDowell Lane

$443,927

Brian Hediger and Abigail Faller

RAC Closing Services LLC

643 Royce Ave.

$200,000

Shelby Rentals LLC

Christine Sarchet

229 Persimmon Lane

$178,500

Collin King and Michele Bruning

David Johnston

74 Youngwood Road

$470,000

$6,500

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$117,650

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MT. LEBANON

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floor plan with spacious sunroom off kitchen. Custom lighting, gourmet kitchen; granite tops, stainless steel appliances, & island with hardwood Bruce floors.

FirstBandel floor laundry, 2 car garage and finished basement with bath.

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Seller

Address

Price

Address

Gary and Cheri Lynn Smith

NVR Inc.

4041 Bentwood Drive

$494,605

Mark and Jody Romanelli

Newbury Dev. Assoc. L.P.

Celebration Circle

$110,000

Thomas and Evelyn Prestia

Estate of William Borger

141 Canterbury Road

$175,000

Shawn Patrick and S. R. Quinn

Maronda Homes Inc.

1344 Sandstone Drive

$390,662

Robert Luce and Ellen Michael

NVR Inc.

150 Twilight Drive

$378,880

Adam and Amber Goff

NVR Inc.

4604 Sweet Gum Court

$546,425

James and Mary Ann Repole

NVR Inc.

158 Twilight Drive

$434,245

Mary Restivo

NVR Inc.

8040 Hinsdale Lane

$235,285

Robert and Odette Zgorliski

Joseph Dugan

203 Glen Springs Circle

$132,500

James West III

Sharon Stankas et al.

112 Melrose Court

$125,000

Metz Development Inc.

Roland Schriver

5 Lexington Court

$298,000

NVR Inc.

Old Oakdale Partn. L.P.

Old Oakdale Road

$71,000

Regina Cicci

Barbara Earley

109 Sedeca Drive

$150,000

Murrer Properties LLC

Joseph Murrer

NVR Inc.

McDowell Lane Assoc. L.P.

Twight Drive

Ran York

NVR Inc.

4509 Walnut Ridge Circle

$381,710

Rahul and Nidhi Mishra

NVR Inc.

8038 Hinsdale Lane

$230,785

NVR Inc.

Berkshires LLC

8059 Hinsdale Lane

A.Moates III and S. Moates

Newbury Dev. Assoc. L.P.

1271 Newbury Highland

NORTH STRABANE

PETERS

Price

Buyer

Seller

$93,500

106 Russetts Circle $0 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $541,403)

Gary Gries

Wash. Co. Tax Claim Bureau

Unknown Address

John and Heather Ali

Mary Arnoni

106 Bittersweet Circle

Ihab Hassan

Janice Dawso

334 Braeburn Drive

David Allison

Adam Goff

3349 Old Oakdale Road

$310,000

Roert and Kirstin Hearn

Benjamin Marcus Homes LLC

348 Buckingham Drive

$900,045

Leeann Theriault

James Senge Jr.

1315 Village Lane

$314,900

NVR Inc.

Wadwell Group

222 Hemlock Drive

$107,000

Pamela Toczylowski

NVR Inc.

4504 Walnut Ridge Circle

$361,185

Ilya Gorokhovskiy

Wash. Co. Tax Claim Bureau 118 Joyce Drive $30,000 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $136,374)

Krista Lavorgna

Estate of Marcel Tourdot Jr.

193 Scott Lane

$148,400

Jason and Elizabeth Derkosh

NVR Inc.

1417 Diamond Court

$688,535

Jamie Ross

James Lillie

348 Scott Lane

$116,300

John and Alexis Tarquinio

Stone Financing LLC

172 Fieldgate Drive

$550,000

R. Macioce and Ciara Canella

Thomas Faber

107 Trillium Place

$490,000

124 Highview L.P.

Christopher Caruso

124 Highview Drive

$150,000

NVR Inc.

Wadwell Group

Unknown Address

$100,000

Aaron and Emily Stehura

NVR Inc.

1792 Sapphire Court

$593,690

NVR Inc.

Wadwell Group

Unknown Address

$100,000

Evan and Desiree Wienand

John Tarquinio

120 Southern Hilands Drive

$241,000

Aaron Neemus Holdings LLC

William Harmon

Unknown Address

$200,000

NVR Inc.

Bedner Farms Estates L.P.

Cook School Road

$139,050

Kevin and Nina Spinola

William Vargo

125 Demmel Drive

$208,000

Brian Thomas

Jeffrey Dewalt

2512 Corteland Drive

$250,500

Benjamin Marcus Homes LLC

Investors Mark Acquistions LLC Villa Drive $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $73,161)

Timothy and Nicole Lento

Peter Serio

2590 Rossmoor Drive

$425,000

William Moore Jr.

David Secunda

105 Alyson Drive

Gregory and Kelly Buchanan

Ronald Temple

1776 Taper Drive

$308,000

Brian Cox

Douglas Amos

146 Hemlock Drive

Daniel Burke and Nicole Cottrill

John Yogan

282 Alamo Drive

$274,900

Anthony and Heather Moody

William Moore Jr.

153 Scenic Ridge Drive

Adam and Mirela Halasz

Reid Simmons

139 Boxfield Road

$361,800

NVR Inc.

Bedner Farms Estates L.P.

Cook School Road

$144,200

NVR Inc.

Bedner Farms Estates L.P.

Cook School Road

$139,050

Nucompass Mobility Serv. Inc.

Theodore Cwynar

184 Devonwood Drive

$495,000

Maria Trainor

Nucompass Mobility Serv. Inc.

184 Devonwood Drive

$495,000

2250 Morrow Road

$259,400

SCOTT

$36,000

SOUTH FAYETTE

$483,250 $1,015,436

$428,000 $59,000 $560,000

Jack and Elizabeth Farwig

Joyce Morgan

27 Jaycee Drive

$224,000

Josh Hall

Hafeeza Ajenifuja

1307 Raven Drive

$184,000

Sherzod Abdukhalikov

Kevin Pagliai

1381 Scrubgrass Road

Farruh Babajanov

Walter Padgett et al.

Canonsburg $89,900

209 Magazine St. $14,000 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $64,310)

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Houston $145,900

This home is ideal for the savvy Buyer who enjoys a small-town urban experience. A dynamic one level living pleasure featuring the mellow patina of honey oak hardwoods throughout coupled with durable, hand-troweled plaster finishes in a neutral palette. Time to get cookin’ in this garden fresh, galley style Copacetic kitchen! Modernized efficient mechanicals and insulated glass windows PLUS a seasonal sun room for an extension of your living space. The over-sized basement with bath offers endless possibilities. This stylish home is quietly tucked away off the main street yet minutes to everything.

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724-941-8800 Ext. 265 Cell: 724-207-3534

A: A comparative market analysis is an evaluation

of your property performed by a licensed real estate agent or broker. This CMA is not to be confused with an appraisal. I offer a Free Market analysis to potential clients. There is a meeting at the property to allow me to view the property a few things we take into consideration are the size, condition, and location of the property also any updates and upgrades that may affect the value.

Then we do our research. Looking for all of the comparable sales that have occurred typically within the past 12 months and with a close proximity to the subject property. The research allows us to complete a report giving a range of value that the property is likely to sell with in. Again this CMA is not an appraisal. Agents and Brokers perform these comparative market analysis in the hopes that we would be chosen to list the property for market and sale should the client decide to do so.

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JOHN RAYMOND ERDODI John Raymond Erdodi, age 76, of Amissville Virginia died Saturday, March 26, 2016 at his home of complications from cancer.

He was born May 9, 1939 in Carnegie, Pennsylvania.

He graduated from Saint Luke's high school in 1958 followed by service as a Private in the U.S. Army during the Korean war era.

Mr. Erdodi worked for the National Park Service for 15 years with duties at the U.S. State Department and White House during the Nixon administration until diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Mr. Erdodi was preceded in death by parents John William Erdodi and Rita H. Spirik Erdodi; sister Evelyn L. Kish, and niece Rita Lynn Cleis.

He is survived by his beloved wife Barbara Anne Erdodi of 46 years; sister Eleanor G. Paterini; brother David Erdodi, son, John Erdodi; two daughters, Teri Drakopulos and Janet Jenkins; as well as three grandsons Daniel Erdodi, Nicholas Drakopulos, and Teddy Drakopulos.

A Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Thursday at 11am at Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Warrenton, VA. Interment was at Culpeper National Cemetery Culpeper, VA. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital at stjude.org or the Arthritis National Research Foundation at curearthritis.org .

Arrangements by Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave, Warrenton, VA.

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Now hiring at both Bridgeville and South Park locations.

South Hills Insurance Agency represented major Carriers looking for P/L, C/L producers, who are in need companies to place business/commission.

Part/Full-time. Resume to: Box #1319-M c/o Observer Reporter 122 S. Main St. Washington, PA 15031

DAY CAMP COUNSELOR Camp AIM is looking for college students majoring in Special Education or related field to join our staff this summer.

If interested, please go to www.ycamps.org/ camp-aim/ to submit an application.

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Beth El Congregation of the South Hills is hiring part-time kitchen employees for food preparation, serving and wait staff responsibilities.

Daytime and weekend availability needed. Must have your own transportation.

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CHILDCARE

SUNSHINE KIDS is now hiring TEACHERS and AIDS for FULL & PART-TIME positions.

Immediate Availability.

724-942-1009

PACKAGING/SHIPPING CLERK Bethel Park Industrial Park Operate packaging machine and/or individually package medical devices. Requires full range of motion.

Computer skills necessary for shipping.

Day shift, 28 hrs/wk, Monday thru Friday. $9.00 -$10.00 per hr. to start.

EEOC Fax resume to 412-854-5668 or call 412-854-1133 to request an employment application.

KITCHEN ASSISTANT MANAGER A great alternative to the late nights of cooking in a restaurant. Beth El Congregation of the South Hills is seeking a kitchen assistant manager.

This is a part-time position for approximately 20 hours per week which includes weekends.

Responsibilities include ordering, social room environment set ups, staff scheduling and food preparation. Report to the Catering Manager.

Must have own transportation.

Please email resume to: estork24@gmail.com

LOT ATTENDANTS

Drivers

TWO LIMO DRIVERS Great 2nd income!

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Part-time Evening hours Thursday thru Saturday Drivers are subcontractors $8.00 per hour plus tips Experience driving limousine busses * Knowledgeable of the Pittsburgh area. * Must pass background check and drug test

PART and FULL TIME positions available.

Persons will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining client cars and dealer inventory.

Health Insurance and 401K Opportunity for Advancement.

Must have a valid driver’s license.

Apply in person to Tom McRory, Nissan Building: 9 am - 5 pm

JOHN SISSON MOTORS 470 Washington Road Washington, PA 15301

Health Care

Wait Staff & Bus Staff

MEDICAL ASSISTANT Must know phlebotomy.

Able to do Front/Back offices in St. Clair Hospital, McMurray & Caste Village.

Some evenings.Experience preferred but will train.

PART-TIME positions (20 hrs. per week) available in our luxury retirement community restaurant.

FAX: 724-941-1647

No experience necessary, but we will pay you a higher wage if you have worked in the restaurant industry.

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We offer a competitive wage and pay you for your experience. We have part-time benefit packages, including paid vacation, a credit union, free parking, and a matching deferred pension program.

Call to find out more information or to set up a confidential interview: 724-941-3100, ext 116, e-mail your resume to: employmentfriendshipvillagepa@ Lifespacecommunities.com or mail your resume to: Human Resources

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* EXPRESS LANE ADVISOR * LUBE TECHNICIAN * SERVICE SCHEDULER * CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Full and Part-Time Great Work Environment Great Benefits Apply in person to Bill Winter or email: billw@southhillschrysler.com SOUTH HILLS CHRYSLER - DODGE - JEEP - RAM 724-941-4300

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ADULT CAREGIVER/NANNY

Reliable woman would love to be your adult caregiver or nanny. I have references & clearances. $7/hour. Part time.

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Apartment Rentals BETHEL PARK (Abbeyville Road) Enjoy the quiet setting of Williamsburg South Apartments. 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, lower level, $830+ electric. Also 1 bedroom, 1 bath, upper level, $770+ electric. End of April occupancy. No Pets - No Smoking. Call Gail for details,

412-563-6600

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BETHEL PARK BRIGHTWOOD PLAZA Spacious 1 and 2 bedroom luxury apartments with sunken living rooms and large bay windows.

Fully equipped kitchens with newer appliances. Walk-in showers available. Controlled access buildings with intercom.

Please email resume to: estork24@gmail.com

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Work offices in McMurray, St. Clair & Caste Village.

Able to multi-task.

FAX: 724-941-1647

Convenient to shopping & public transportation.

1 Bedrooms: Starting at $975 2 Bedrooms: $1,100 All utilities included

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NURSING ASSISTANT Training Classes Starting May 4 We will pay you $8.50 an hour to train, give you an increase to $11.07 when you are certified, and an $800 bonus when you have worked 6 months.

We were voted one of the best places to work in Western PA by our employees!

Now hiring full-time lot attendants. Flexible schedule, Great working environment, Great benefits package available. Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license with three years good driving history. Ability to work as a team player and interact with customers, managers, and coworkers in a professional, courteous manner. Good communication and organizational skills.

In addition to wages, we offer a competitive benefit package including free parking, free uniforms, health, dental and vision insurance, paid vacation, sick and holiday time, tuition assistance and a matching tax deferred annuity.

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South Hills Insurance Agency represented major Carriers looking for P/L, C/L producers, who are in need companies to place business/commission.

Part/Full-time. Resume to: Box #1319-M c/o Observer Reporter 122 S. Main St. Washington, PA 15031

Immediate openings for professional, energetic, motivated teachers (1 and 2 yrs. olds, school age, infants). Degree preferred; some experience required.

Pleasant work environment, competitive salary & benefits. FULL and PARTTIME positions available.

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Apartment Rentals MT. LEBANON

Efficiency. One & two bedroom, wall-to-wall, equipped kitchen.

No pets. Call

(412) 563-4665

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1884 US SPRINGFIELD 45/70 Government Issue During Custer’s Last Stand. $1,950 724-413-1223

Hampshire House Apartments 195 Mt. Lebanon Blvd.

Two bedroom, 1 bath, 1st floor, LARGE patio, $935+ electric/gas heat.

Available end of April.

No Pets - No Smoking.

Call Gail for more details at:

A & W ROOT BEER MUGS, Collection, Early 1920’s to 2015. Various sizes $500 724-228-8596 Ask for Bob BED - Antique single bed, wood head/footboard, $15.

724-941-1342

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Houses for Rent BRIDGEVILLE - Nice Duplex, 2nd floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, equipped kitchen, wall to wall, laundry hookup, convenient location. No Pets. Credit Check $690+ gas & electric.

412-257-8236

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Satisfaction Guaranteed Washington Area Humane Society 724-222-7387

BED PADS - New, washable, absorbent, or 4 throw aways, $20/all. 412-833-3377 BEDROOM SET - 3 piece, washed pine, chest, dresser, nightstand, $275. 412-225-1436 BEDROOM VANITY -With stool, 1940s, 3 drawers, huge round mirror, $300. 412-298-0838 BEDROOM 8 pieces, 2 end tables with marble tops, gorgeous hardware, elegant white lacquer, great storage, perfect, $3,390 412-854-3637 BEDROOM Burl Mahogany, 5 piece with magnificent hardware, queen Queen bed (complete), was $7,999, now $2,999.

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BIKE - Intruder, 20” boy’s, excellent condition, $30.

412-279-7238 BLOW TORCH - Vintage Dunlap pistol-grip, brass, 1940s, $20.

412-973-1820

ATTENTION PET OWNERS If you advertise your pet “free” to a good home and want your pet to be placed in a caring environment, please be especially diligent in screening all inquiries.

May we also suggest you ask for at least a $25 donation to avoid persons wanting animals for research, breeding or other purposes. This message is brought to you by The Almanac Newspaper, your community newsleader.

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BOW - Bear intermediate, Easton arrows, $30.

724-941-5747 BOWL - DECORATIVE Partylite, NEW RETIRED piece, floating discs $40. 412-953-1320 BOWLING BALL - With Bag, men’s Brunswick, great shape, $17. 412-854-0123 BREAD BOX - With cabinet, lots of storage! $100.

412-298-0838 BRIDGE TABLE - Hand carved in Singapore, beautiful!

Comes with 4 built-in drawers, Reduced to $149.

412-278-5228 BUILDINGS/DESIGN - Railroad layout on your platform around tracks, $18. 412-854-0123 CABINET - For clothes/books/ toys; maple, kids can use many years, $45. 412-854-3637 CAMERAS - (3) Antique Vivitar focus free instamatic x15, all 3 for $10. 412-833-3377

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EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertisements in this newspaper are subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.”

State laws forbid discrimination in the sale, rental, or advertising of real estate based on factors in addition to those protected under federal law.

We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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CART - All purpose, laminate, drop leaves, tan, $25.

412-973-1820

CHAIR (Outdoor) - Collapsible, blue w/bag, $10. 412-973-1820 CHAISE LOUNGE / FAINTING BENCH - 1920 (95 yrs. old) restored, a must see! Perfect, $479. 412-854-3637

DOLL - Alexa from Boyds Bear My Friend collections, carries her dog, new,$20. 412-279-3288

Gown-Mthr of bride/grm gown. 16W Lt. Grey chiffon, jacket, $80. 412-996-2532

DOLL - Collectible “Beautiful Dreamer” in box,Ashton Drake Galleries, $15. 724-941-1342

GOWN/DRESS - Light blue Cinderella style w/shawl, small, $130. 412-953-1320

CHINA - Royal Doulton “Saravande”, 8 place settings, never used, $500. 724-986-6046

DOLL - Mother Hubbard with pinafore & rolling pin, new, very cute, $20. 412-279-3288

GOWN/DRESS - Long, size 2, cranberry w/black beaded overlay, $150. 412-953-1320

Entertainment Center, Overall, Sauder, $100.00. 412-831-0431

GRADUATION CAP / GOWN Black, for height 5’4”-5’6”, $12. 412-953-1320

ETEGIERE - 6 ft. black metal tower etegiere, 3 glass shelves, $25. 412-344-9199

Graves-Mt. Lebanon cemetery, 2 graves, prime location asking $4,800 for both 412-561-6255

Carpet Tile Hardwoods Vinyl 408 S. Main Street, Wash.

724-229-5330 CEMETERY PLOTS - (4) Forest Lawn, Masonic Garden, $1500. 724-225-3331 CEMETERY PLOT (1 lot) (2 spaces) Forest Lawn “Garden of Hope”, Valued at $800, best offer. 724-222-6364 CEMETERY PLOTS (2) - Forest Lawn Gardens, Entrance Garden, $900. for Both.

520-744-8682 CEMETERY PLOTS - 2 SIDE BY SIDE Fairview Cemetery $300.00 for both 724-222-3898 CEMETERY PLOTS, (2) Greene County Memorial Park, Military Section $950. ea. 724-998-1529

CEMETERY PLOTS - (4) Jefferson Cemetery, Trinity Garden, $2,000. Will divide.

724-969-1678

CEMETERY LOTS - (4) Jefferson Memorial facing Curry Hollow Rd., nice lots, near mausoleum Valued at $4,036, sell 1/2 off $2,000. Call 724-941-8347

CEMETERY PLOTS

Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, side by side, $3,000 ea. or both for $5,500. Save $1,300 over direct purchase. 423-367-5700

CHINA- Lennox Westbury Service for 12. Kensington Serving Set, Goblets, Napkins & Placemats. $350.

412-279-8479 call

CHINA - Lenox “Autumn”,

5-piece place settings, service for 12, gold stamped on back, includes all serving pieces & accessories, $975.

412-833-0441

CHINA - Noritake “Bessie” #5788, rare teapot w/lid, 1 creamer/sugar w/lid, salt & pepper, gravy bowl w/base, 16” platter,12” platter, 10” oval bowl, 9” round bowl, 7 teacups, 8 saucers, 6 8.5” plates, 6 ashtrays, $301.

724-943-3022 CLOTHING - Jeans/sweaters/ tops/jackets/clean, expensive, 2 for $13. 412-854-3637 CLOTHING - Womens/mens/ kids/infants, good quality, clean, 5 for $10. 412-854-0123 COFFEE/END TABLE SET-Queen Ann, end tables with brass handles, $45. 412-965-6383

CORNHOLE BOARDS

Put your order in now for made to order handmade cornhole boards. $100 non painted, $130 painted, 1 color only. Order Now!

412-835-3514

CEMETERY PLOTS Mt. Lebanon Cemetery

COVERLET -Bear fur, reversible bear image both sides, cuddly, $22. 412-854-3637

412-881-2865

CRIB - With accessories, meets safety standards, $40.

412 833-0883

(2) plots & (2) vaults, Value: $7,000, sell for $3,500.

CEMETERY PLOTS

Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, #677 & #678 with vaults & bronze memorial, $13,000 value, asking $10,000. Call 412-343-6142 CHAIR - Seat has artist designed fabric, restored, accent, $110. 412-854-3637 CHAIR - Strata Lounger easy chair, like new, comfy, tan/ brown, $65. 412-298-0838 CHAIR LIFT, Acorn, 3 wks old, Paid $2800, Will Sell $2000 724-228-2754 CHAIRS - (4) Black lacquer wrought iron, comfy fabric seats, $195/all. 412-854-3637 CHAIRS - (4) Dining, comfy upholstered seats, solid wood, classy, $225/all. 412-854-3637

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They can be reached at 412-456-2700 weekdays between 8:30 am3:30 pm or their website www.pittsburgh.bbb.org

CRYPTS - 2 side by side, Forest Lawn & Garden, 4th level. includes all costs $7995 or best offer 724-745-3060 CRYPT - Queen of Heaven Cemetery, “Notre Dame” mausoleum, side by side, 4th level, includes entombment fees. REDUCED TO $11,000 412-884-1481

FABRIC - Cotton/sheer/solid/ prints/polished, all colors, 3 yards/$10. 412-854-0123

HANGING LIGHT - White glass shade & blue/green overlay shade, $55. 412-953-1320

FLOWER POTS - Ceramic, large pots, colorful, (2) for $30. 412-279-3288

HELMET - Motorcycle, Vector, full face, X-large, black, $10.

724-941-1342

FLOWERS - 4 glass stem colored flowers, $20 or separate. 412-344-9199

HOUSEPLANTS - Beautiful, lemon/orange trees, purple passion, 6/$25. 412-833-3377

FONDUE MAKER - Pot w/stand, set of 4 plates & fondue forks, $10. 412-953-1320

HUTCH CABINET 4’x7’x18”, top glass doors, lower drawers & cabinets, beautiful, $149. Fine crystal also available. 412-278-5228

FREE GENERAL MERCHANDISE ADS Sell Your General Merchandise items priced $300 or less.

Minimum item price cannot be less than $10.

Will appear in The Almanac for 2 weeks.

DINING ROOM SET -Solid Cherry, Buffet/Hutch, Table 60” Two 12” Leafs, Table Pads,6 Chairs, 2 Armed, Excellent Condition. $1100 or best offer. 724-745-7281

DINING ROOM-60" dining room table with 6 chairs, $300; China Closet, $300, Both for $500. 412-854-5853

JERSEY - Willie Stargell Cooperstown Collection, 19621982, size 54, $40. 412-835-9035 JEWELRY - Crystal/silver/gold necklace/earrings/bracelets, lovely, 2 for $10. 412-854-3637 KNEE BRACE SUPPORTS - (4) New, pull up, velcro & steel, $40 for all. 412-833-3377

One item per ad and price must appear in ad.

LAMP - Touch Lamp, black, 3 levels, $10. 412-973-1820

10 ads maximum per household.

LAMPS - (2) cut glass table lamps with shades, 31”H, both for $25. 412-965-6383

It’s easy to place your ad.

LAWN MOWER - Craftsman 1 pull, & lawn spreader, $110. for both. 412-221-1192

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LIFT CHAIR - Reclining, soft vinyl, great condition, $525.

412-831-0371

Mail or dropped off to:

The Almanac Boyce Plaza II 2600 Boyce Plaza Rd., Suite 142 Pittsburgh, PA 15241 Attn: Classified Dept.

Free ads can be accepted by telephone at a $5 charge per ad.

Non commercial customers only.

No pet ads.

Please provide name, address & telephone number when submitting your ad.

Ads will not be renewed until last run is expired.

LIVING ROOM SET - Sofa/ sleeper, loveseat, rocker, tan, FREE. 412-851-4177 LUGGAGE - Very nice, 2 large carry on, brand new, great bargain, $20. 412-833-3377 Microphone/Audio/Voice - For internet/meetings, new pkg., great gift, $45. 412-854-0123 MINK COAT/HAT - Beautiful silver/gray, 32”, size 8/10, $550.

GENERATOR - Honda EU3000IS New Battery with Eco Switch, $800 724-356-7869

DISH SET - Corelle, 24 piece set, nearly new in original box, $25. 412-835-9035

GENERATOR - John Deere, Gas 7500 Max/6500 Continous Watts, $1500 724-825-6967

DISNEY LITHOGRAPHS - Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Snow White, $10. 412-279-3288

GOLF CLUBS - Ping 1, 3 & 5, wood clubs, new grips, $850.

412-279-2687

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ICE CUBE TRAYS - Vintage, aluminum with pull handle, (2) for $15. 412-279-3288

3 line maximum (4 words per line)

724-942-3923

DINING ROOM SET - 10 piece Elegant Antique Solid Cherry Perfect for China Display $2,800 412-551-4856

GRIP LINER - Shelf/drawer, New, white, 6 rolls, 12”x5’ ea., $15. 412-973-1820

FLATWARE - 1847 Rogers Brothers “Marquise “ Service for 12 with chest, $301.00-obo 412-279-8479

DESK - Steel, new, 40x18, has side drop leaf, excellent, $39.99. 412-833-3377

DINING ROOM -Oval table, wood, 6 chairs & server, like new, $275. 412-298-0838

GRILL - Propane, Sunbeam, extra full tank, $25.

724-941-5747

FIREPLACE SCREEN - Tempered glass brass doors, 43Wx32H, & tool set, $40. 412-965-6383

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DIAPERS - Depends, pull ups or tabs, Large/XL, 7 pkgs. $49.99. 412-833-3377

GRILL - New Weber Grill, 22.5” diameter, lid/base, $50.

724-942-4389

FILE CABINET- 2 Drawer, Heavy Duty, 28”x 15”x30”, Good Condition, $30. 412-276-5763

CUB CADET - 3186 48” Deck $1400 724-258-9014

DESKDESK oak, 6ft x 7ft Power Desk Computer Hook Up Mgment, $500 or Best Offer 724-745-1572

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General Merchandise

General Merchandise

General Merchandise

Antiques

MOTORCYCLE CHAPS - Ladies medium, completely lined, excellent, $75. 412-977-0448

SANDER - Speed Block rough to fine finish sanding, great gift, new, $65. 412-854-0123

TOY - Imaginex Castle, almost 100 pieces, Knights, cannons, more, all for $45. 412-279-3288

NAILER - Porter Cable RN175A roofing coil nailer, new, $130. 724-941-5747

SCARF - Ladies, 64”, beautiful embossed/beaded, brand new, $20. 412-279-3288

TOY - PBS Sprout dancing jingbah, pink furry, cute sayings, new $10. 412-279-3288

ORGAN - Baldwin Microcomputer organ, 2 manuals, 2 octave pedals, asking $2,000. 412-563-2813

SCHOOL DESK - Walnut top/ shelf/seat, steel legs, antique, restored, $119. 412-854-3637

TRACTOR - New lawn & garden tractor, Husqvarna, 26 HP, large deck, never used, $2,000.

724-941-8347

OVERNIGHT BAG - Baby pink, lined cloth, snap closure, $12.

412-953-1320

SEAT LICENSES - (2) Pittsburgh Steelers, Section 130, Row K, Seats 13 & 14, $8,250 ea.

240-321-3098

TRACTOR - New lawn & garden tractor, Sears, 26 HP, large, deck, never used, $2,000.

724-941-8347

SEAT LICENSES - (4) Steeler Seat Licenses, Section 537, Row J #17, 18, 19 & 20, seats on aisle, $12,000 all 4.

412-344-9845

TV - 27” diagonal, color, works perfect, looks brand new, not a flatscreen, $10. 724-942-3708

PAINTINGS/ARTWORK -Indian/ French Cafe/Landscapes, must see, $20. 412-854-3637 PATIO SET -Wrought iron table 2 end/coffee tables, heavy, perfect, $119/all. 412-854-0123 PATCHES - Pennsylvania Game Commission, Working together for wildlife.

Complete set 1981-2016. $1,000. 724-228-8596 Bob PET COLLAR - Radio Systems Petsafe wireless stay & play, w/charger, $150. 412-498-6994 PIANO - Kimball, Console Pecan, Italian Provincial $500 or best offer.

724-493-8281 PIANO - Yamaha upright with piano disc for player piano, 5 years old, $5,000.

412-571-1529 PICNIC TABLE - Redwood, redwood, $200. 412-298-0838 PILLOWCASES - White, 8 for $10. 412-833-3377 PILLOWS - Nautica, (4) fish/ coral/shells, fringe, colorful designs, $22/all. 412-854-3637 PLANTERS - 3 large, extra large, oblong shape, 3 for $10.

412-833-3377 POWER CHAIR by Golden, Used. Model GP162 with extra seat. $650 412-400-9511 PRINTER - HP Photosmart, programmed, ready for use + book, $22. 412-854-3637 RANGE - Tappan, 1940s, good shape plus original manual, $100. 412-298-0838 REFRIGERATOR - 1950s, G.E., works, $100. 412-298-0838 REFRIGERATOR - Whirlpool Side/Side black 1 yr old 26 cu. ft water & ice on door $695 724-745-3060 RIDING MOWER - 28”, Snapper, rear engine, bagger, needs tune-up, $75. 724-941-1728 ROTOTILLER - MTD, excellent condition, Briggs & Stratton, 5 HP, $150. 412-279-7238

SECTIONAL (2) piece with foot Stool, Broyhill 1 yr. old, Charcoal Grey, $1,000. 724-914-8413 SHEETING - Black plastic, 4 mil, (2) 10’x25’, $10.

724-941-5747 SHOES - Women’s Dr. Scholls, 1 Strap Velcro, Size 9W, Beige, Never worn, $15. 412-882-4454 SHOT GUN - 12 Guage, 11-87, Special Purpose, Extras $575.724-255-3638 SIDE RAILS - For 6.5 ft. GM short bed truck, stainless w/ hardware, $10. 724-941-1342 SINK - Bathroom pedestal style, good condition, from older home, $30. 412-343-8908 Snow Plow- Meyers 7.5 ft., truck mount for Chevy, complete with all wiring, $1,500 724-348-8428

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www.thealmanac.net SPRAYER - Lawn/Garden, Sears, open top, 2 gallon, stn. steel, $20. 412-973-1820

RUG - Woven plush oval rug, approx. 8x11, $50. 724-941-1342

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Sprowls City Appliance & TV 996 W. Chestnut St., Wash.

724-225-5760 www.sprowlsandsons.com STORAGE BAGS - Soft sided vinyl, foldable, set of 3, $12.

412-953-1320 STORAGE CHEST - Heavy duty vinyl, foldable, 24x17x11, new, $18. 412-953-1320 SUIT - Mens, tan, size 48R, pants size 40, cost $200, brand new w/tags, $25. 412-279-3288 SWING/ACTIVITY SET- Covered roof, play house, swings, monkey bars & sliding board. all rebuilt wolmanized lumber $750 or best offer 724-228-1101 TABLE - All purpose, metal, wheeled, drop leaves, beige, $22. 412-973-1820 TANDEM CRYPT- Lafayette Cemetery in Brownsville.

Valued @ $13,800, asking $9000 724-785-7950

TVs - Toshiba 20” & RCA 13”, with remotes, $10.

412-973-1820 TWO MAUSOLEUM CRYPT SPACES at Forest Lawn Gardens, McMurray, PA. Located at the Liberty Mausoleum, 6th level Section JJ. Includes opening and closing and lettering fees. Asking $7,800 Call 717-682-2146.

TOP PRICES PAID FOR OLD RUGS

Clean Repair & Appraise Mt. Lebanon, 15228

412-563-1212

Garage/Yard Sale BETHEL PARK Estate Sale Fri. & Sat., April 8-9 9 am-2 pm 2928 Kings Mill Rd.

Piano, Organ,Silver, Glassware Kitchenware, Holiday Items, Trunks, Linens, Tools, Garage Door/Opener Parts, Pictures, Canopy Bedroom Set, Entertainment Center & Much More!

CASTLE SHANNON (15234) SPRING FLEA MARKET Sat., April 9, 8 am-2 pm Castle Shannon Library 3677 Myrtle Ave.

412-563-4552

UTILITY CABINET -White, shelf, lower storage area w/doors, $40. 412-953-1320

Refreshments, Bake Sale & 50/50 Raffle

VASE / URN - Black Italian marble glass, new, lovely gift, $39/all. 412-854-0123

GARAGE SALE PACKAGE * * $21.30 * *

VHS MOVIE COLLECTION Of lifetime, 275+ movies, $120 or best offer. 412-833-7661 VHS SET - Boxing champion, Louis, Dempsey, Ali, Marciano, new, $10. 412-279-3288 WALKER - Adult, deluxe, 4 wheels, folds up, seat/basket/ hand brakes, $35. 724-942-3708 WALKER - Adult, folds up, 2 wheels, lightweight, New:$100 Used: $19. 724-942-3708 WALKER - Adult, folds up, lightweight, no wheels, sacrifice $14. 724-942-3708 WALK-IN WHIRLPOOL & AIR BATH TUB Like New! $2500 724-366-6776 WASHER - Wringer style 1950s, $100. 412-298-0838 WASHER/DRYER COMBO From newer motor home, 115 volt, good, $200. 724-941-1342 WATER PURIFIER - Attach to cold city or well water, heavy, duty, new, $65. 412-854-0123 WHEELCHAIR - Adult, folds up, footrests/brakes, New: $295, sacrifice $75. 724-942-3708 WHEELS - (4) Kazera alloy 17”x7.5, fits Avalon & more, $100. 724-941-5747 WIPER BLADES - RainX, New, 22”, $15/set. 412-973-1820 WREATH - Gold bulbs, jewels, Angels, toille, new, use all year, lovely, $69. 412-854-0123

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Visa, Mastercard, Discover Accepted.

Regular Deadline is Monday, 10 am

Call 724-949-1193 to schedule your ad.

PETERS TWP. (15367) Garage Sale Saturday, April 9 8 am-3 pm 856 Bebout Rd. UPPER ST. CLAIR Garage Sale Saturday, April 9 8 am-2 pm 765 Somerville Dr. (15243) Everything Must Go!

ANTIQUE, COIN & COLLECTIBLE SHOW Sunday, April 10

9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Castle Shannon Fire Hall Free Admission Free Parking

412-680-7254 CHINA SET - Johann Haviland Made in Bavaria. Pattern is rare - “Michele” Circa 1950, white with Gold trim and pink and yellow roses. 90 piece set including 12 complete place settings, platters, serving bowls, creamer & sugar, etc.

All in excellent condition. $750 or offer. 412-561-1526

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ANTIQUES / COLLECTIBLES ~ WANTED ~

Mahogany and Oak Furniture, Desks, Bookcases, China, Glassware, Pottery, Linens, Jewelry, Sterling Silver, and Toys. One Piece or Entire Estate. Also buying Barbies.

Todd’s Asphalt Sealing Inc.

Old Sports Cards & Watches

412-833-1934

“We Apply Federal Specification Sealer Not Watered Down Concentrate”

Service Repairs

Commercial /Residential

Al’s Water Service

Fully Insured *Free Estimates

(724) 941-1024 Todd Shields - Owner

2699 Jefferson Ave., Wash.

724-222-9059 www.alswaterservices.com

Bruno Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

724-222-2150 724-745-5707 724-941-8423 PlumbingRepairedRight.com

toddsasphalt.com WALLS Built & Rebuilt Precast * Versa-Lok Keystone * Tie Walls, Stone Concrete Work: Walkways Patios & Driveways Fully Insured/Free Estimates Senior Citizen Discounts

All Seasons Contracting

412-370-3785

Deadline For

The Almanac Classified Display and Line Ads is Monday 10 AM

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“Run Til Sold”

$29.95 for 4 lines for 60 days.

Add a photo for only $5.00 Additional line only $1.00

Call 724-949-1193

Coleman Mitchell Heating & Cooling

to list your vehicle today!

412-221-2248 or 724-745-7422 www.colemanmitchell.com

WINDOW WASHING GUTTER CLEANING LEAF CLEAN-UP

GUTTERS CLEANED $59.95

Very Reasonable Rates 20 Years Experience.

Insured. Free Estimates.

Insured Average 2 Story House Prompt Service Repair & Replacement Available.

PA #31176

Call Tom at

Take a Break Cleaning

412-638-4438 412-831-0651

Lawn Care & Landscaping

(412) 563-6128

J&D Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc. Commercial /Residential Family Owned For Over 65 Years

(412) 287-0728 Complete 4 Season Landscaping Servicing the South Hills

Shingle = Slate = Copper Standing Seam & Flat Roofs = Siding = Soffit = Fascia & Seamless Gutters Fully Insured Free Estimates Emergency Repairs

Phone Answers 24 Hours

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T & H PAVING Blacktopping Drives Patching & Sealer

Free Estimates

SPRING DISCOUNTS

724-746-6131 800-641-9055 (24 Hours)

Lawn Care (Mowing) Mulching / Bed Edging ● Shrub Trimming ● Lawn Repair & Lawn Installation ● Spring/Fall Clean Ups ● Small Tree & Shrub Removal ● Planting/Bed Design ● Bed Management Program (Weed Prevention) ● Aeration/Thatching Fully Insured Residential/Commercial Free Estimates & Senior Discounts New Customers Receive 15% off Of all Services ●

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Service Repairs

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Air Conditioning

Grass Cutting

Coleman Mitchell Heating & Air Conditioning ...........................................(412) 221-2248 ...........................................(724) 745-7422 ..................www.colemanmitchell.com

20 Landscaping ...........................................(412) 860-1118 .......................www.20landscaping.com

Fife Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. ...........................................(724) 941-2037 South Hills

Asphalt Paving/Sealing

Todd’s Asphalt Sealing Inc. ............................................(724) 941-1024 ...........................www.toddsasphalt.com PA #016124

Asphalt Seal Coating Asphalt Sealing Solutions ............................................(412) 501-3277 ......www.asphaltsealingsolutions.com PA #039058

Composite Deck Cleaning Haines Landscaping ............................................(412) 401-0839

Deck Cleaning / Sealing Protect A Deck ............................................(724) 941-2664 ............................................(412) 997-1847

Electricians Barton Electric ............................................(724) 356-7887 ............................................(724) 941-7887 South Hills PA#020296 Kirby Brothers Electric, LLC ............................................(724) 749-4523 ....................................kbepitt@gmail.com See Us On Facebook PA#118515 Spynda Electric ............................................(412) 805-9577 ...................................spyndaj@gmail.com PA#121640

Excavating/Bobcat Work 20 Landscaping ...........................................(412) 860-1118 .......................www.20landscaping.com

Decterra Inc. ...........................................(724) 693-9492 ...................................www.decterra.com

Gutters/Gutter Cleaning Dan Fink Home Improvements .........................................(724) 941-3347 .........................................................PA #1127 Weber Construction .........................................(412) 563-6128 .....................................................PA #31176

Heating Contractors Coleman Mitchell Heating & Air Conditioning ...........................................(412) 221-2248 ...........................................(724) 745-7422 .................... www.colemanmitchell.com Fife Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. ...........................................(724) 941-2037 South Hills

Housecleaning Lynn Janiga ...........................................(724) 348-5907 Sarah Kramer ...........................................(412) 561-4331 ...........................................(412) 848-0530

Lynch Landscape Supply .............................................(724) 348-5518

Mulching 20 Landscaping ...........................................(412) 860-1118 .......................www.20landscaping.com

Painting Contractors D.L. Richie Painting Free Estimates ...........................................(412) 833-0237 ....................................www.dlrichie.com ..................dlrichiepainting@gmail.com PA #026515 Doggrell Painting Interior/Exterior ...........................................(412) 343-4567 ...........................................(412) 362-2555 ...................www.doggrellpainting.com .............................. doggrell@verizon.net

Pet Services Fuzzy Paws Pet Villa & Spa and Doggie Day Care ............................................(724) 746-3899 ..............................www.fuzzy-paws.com Paws Plus Pet Sitting Service ............................................(412) 655-8191 .............www.pawspluspetsitting.com South Hills/Peters Twp. Areas

Haines Landscaping ............................................(412) 401-0839

Butler Landscaping ................................................412-884-1801 ....................www.butlerlandscaping.net ..................sales@butlerlandscaping.net Dirt Dugan Landscaping, Inc. ................................................724-348-4476 ..................................www.dirtdugan.com

Sewing & Upholstery Have A Seat Sewing & Uphostery ...........................................(724) 212-1474 ...............................www.have-a-seat.me

Weber Construction ...........................................(412) 563-6128 .......................................................PA #31176

Stone Carving Carved Stone by Serena ...........................................(724) 941-2664 ...........................................(412) 997-1847 ..........www.carvedstonebyserena.com

Tree Services

Fran Rauscher Plastering

Landscape Maintenance

20 Landscaping ...........................................(412) 860-1118 .......................www.20landscaping.com

Slate Roof Specialist

...........................................(412) 833-8142 Butler Landscaping ....................................................412-884-1801 ........................www.butlerlandscaping.net ......................sales@butlerlandscaping.net Plumbing Contractors Pilardi’s Landscaping .................................................(724) 498-6809 .....................www.pilardilandscaping.com

Weber Construction ...........................................(412) 563-6128 .......................................................PA #31176

Retaining Walls

Plastering Contractors Landscape Contractors

Pointing

Michael Poremski Plumbing & Heating Company ..........................Pittsburgh (412) 531-3035 .........................South Hills (412) 885-9042 ...........www.michaelporemskiplumbing.com PA#052788 Mike Nahm Plumbing ...........................................(412) 341-3282 South Hills PA#030219

A-Neighborhood Tree / Bucket Truck / Crane Service ...........................................(412) 833-1021 ...........................................(412) 882-5232 PA#025869 Certified Arborist #PD-2363A Jim’s Tree Service ...........................................(724) 942-7557 ...........................................(412) 217-9585

Window & Gutter Cleaning Limerick Window & Gutter Cleaning ...........................................(412) 508-7899 ....................... limerickwindow@gmail.com ...........www.limerickwindowandgutter.com

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BARK MULCH Black or Brown Mulch: $36/ yard. Triple Ground: $31/yard. Mushroom Manure: $36/yard.

Topsoil: $34/yard.

True Quantities Sunday Delivery Available Weekdays:

Lawn Care & Landscaping KUCERA’S GRASS CUTTING Landscaping, Grass Cutting, Mulching, Hedge Trimming & Small Tree Trimming, Spring Cleanups, Gutter Cleaning & Retaining Walls.

Residential & Commercial 20 Years Experience

Spring & Summer Specials Visit me on Facebook at Kucerasgrasscutting I treat your yard like it’s my own.

412-653-0666 Evenings/Weekends:

412-655-1149

Earthscapes Landscaping (412) 833-3465

Lawn Care & Landscaping YARD WORK

General Yard Cleanup, Downed Trees & Branches Removed, Shrubs, Cut, Mulching, Lawns Fertilized.

Reliable & Dependable Adult. Insured. All calls returned. Call Paul’s Yard Work, LLC, 412-735-9324

Trees, Plants & Flowers

Average 10,000 sq.ft. lawn $65 Let me core aerate your lawn with the same machine Chem Lawn or Davey use for about half their price.

Fertilization, weed control & liming also available. Also, let me remove those unwanted stumps & roots from your yard. (Stumps approx. $3 per inch measured across stump.) Also, gardens rototilled. Insured. Licensed Pesticide Applicator. 28 yrs. in business.

Jamie Thompson,

BILL'S PROFESSIONAL LAWN CARE 724-350-7998 Specializing in smaller properties that require attention to detail.

ALL SEASONS LANDSCAPING

Grass Cutting, Yard Cleanup, Landscaping, Concrete Patios, Sidewalks, Driveways, Retaining Walls (Built or Rebuilt)

Free Estimates*Fully Insured PA #102385

GRASS CUTTING 412-848-2771

724-255-4861

GRASS CUTTING

LEVI’S LANDSCAPING & CLEANUP

(724) 554-0775

Grass Cutting Shrub Trimming ● Edging/Mulching ● Shrub & Tree Removal/ Replacement ● Lawn Repair/Replace Insured/PA #122900 ● ●

412-854-3660

J’s Grass Cutting/ Trimming Reasonable Rates.

Call Jeff, 412-860-4622

724-678-3400

GRASS CUTTING

Grass Cutting, Mulching, Pruning & Planting + All Yard Work. South Hills Area Reasonable Rates. Call

412-835-6165

PATRICK’S LAWN CARE

Grass Cutting, Mulching, Edging & Spring Clean-Up.

SPRING & YARD DEBRIS CLEAN-UP

A & S LANDSCAPING Customized Designs & Installation Residential • Commercial • Personalized Service Free Estimates-Fully Insured

TREE SERVICE ALSO AVAILABLE

Pick-Up or Delivery 7 Days A Week

2150 Washington Rd. Canonsburg

724-746-2151

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Grass Cutting/Trimming Tree Removal/Trimming ● Tree & Bush Stump Removal ● Mulch Spreading/Bed Edging ● Shrub Trimming & Removal ● Lawn Aerations/ Dethatching ● Porch Staining & Power Washing ● Lawn Reseeding/Topsoil Delivery & Seeding ● Excavating/Bobcat Work ● Retaining Walls, Patios & Waterfalls ●

412-279-6579 or 412-670-9952

CHESLEIGH REMODELING

412-531-5922

*************************** Complete Home Remodeling & Repair Service

Kitchens, Baths, Decks, Windows, Doors, etc.

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No Job Too Big & No Job Too Small

412-657-1512 412-999-0126 THE LAWN SALON

Complete Lawncare Services, Mowing, etc.

Contact Jim at

724-328-0687

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CERAMIC TILE

412-257-3134

Joe, 412-886-9818

37 yrs. experience.

“R&J Tree Service”

Install, repair and regrout.

Also install floors and walls. Epoxy grout staining - any color.

Free estimates. Call

Dependable-Reliable Senior Discounts Free Estimates

Zingrone Landscaping is now accepting new grass cutting clients. Call today before all the spots are filled.

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PA#45653

- Mulching - Leaves Picked Up - Retaining Walls

STONEMAKERS & IRON CITY TREES & LANDSCAPING

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NO JOB TOO SMALL Free Estimates * Insured PA 032470

CONCRETE & STONE WORK SPECIAL

SPRING RATES Stamped & Colored Concrete l Exposed Aggregate & Float Finish l Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks l Pressure Wash & Seal Concrete l Retaining Walls l Sewer Lines, Registered Plumber l

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PAINTING & CARPENTRY

Seamless, any length.

PA #044557

HANDYMAN SERVICES

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Experienced Professional Highest Quality Guaranteed Work Interior & Exterior Insured Deakin Painting 412-897-6709 PA#023168 PLASTERING & DRYWALL REPAIR WORK 45 years experience, Ask for Al, 724-926-8168

PLASTERING/HARDCOAT

Any Job - Small or Large

Concrete Sealing & Caulking

Fully Insured Free Estimates

New Work * Repair Work 35 years experience.

Angie’s List Recommended Insured * Free Estimates

Larry Cardillo Plastering

(724) 926-2269 (724) 255-0029

(724) 745-5586 JB MASONRY 724-746-8561

CARPENTRY

- Gutters Cleaned - Hedges Trimmed - Grass Cut

Wallcovering/Painting - all types. Removal/ Wall Repair.

30 Years Exper. Dependable.

“One Call Does It All”.

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Interior Trim - Handrails Design & Build Decks Quality Home Repairs

PAINT MAN / WALLPAPER MAN

Also: Vinyl Siding, Soffit, Fascia, Downspouts, Gutter Guard, Gutter Cleaning.

Home Improvement

724-255-9961

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Call 724-239-5074 or Cell: 412-670-1879

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GUTTERS

Trimming, Removal, Stump Grinding.

Insured. 25 yrs. experience Free Estimates.

LOWE’S LANDSCAPING

ARE YOU DISAPPOINTED WITH YOUR SERVICE? Call someone who cares.

Largest Supply Yard In The Area

Free Estimates!

Fully Insured!

PA # 085585

724-797-3731, 724-328-1083

Professional lawn maintenance, complete landscaping, hedge trimming, thatching, mulch reseeding, edging, Spring clean-up, hauling, bobcat service.

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GEE BEE PAVING

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Landscaping Service/Also Cleanup of all Types of Debris.

Fast, Reliable Service

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412-526-1735

We will go out on a limb for you....

Affordable. Commercial & Residential. Quality work.

Reasonable rates.

Fully insured.

Now Scheduling for 2016 Free Estimates, Call Brad,

412-370-3785

ELECTRICIAN

SIDELINES TREE SERVICE

LAWN CARE

412-835-3359, 412-737-0774

Where Quality is Tradition for Over 25 years * Siding * Soffit * Roofing * Doors * Kitchens * Baths * Windows * Additions * Gutters* Decks * Drywall 2307 Brownsville Rd.

Experienced. Reasonable Rates. Free Estimates.

Over 25 years experience.

Pilardi’s Landscaping

Reliable, prompt service.

Free Estimates.

Aeration, Fertilization, Landscaping, Hedge Trimming, Mulching, Clean-ups, Weeding, Reasonable Rates. Reliable Service. Experienced.

Servicing all South Hills / Peters Twp. Areas. Call Al,

Free Estimates

412-925-2660

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PRESSURE CLEANING Staining & Construction

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PRESSURE WASHING SERVICES Industrial Commercial & Residential Deck Cleaning & Staining Free Estimates. Fully Insured.

BES Housing Solutions & Renovations converged with Scotty & Sons Deck Cleaning.

24 yrs. exp. 724-926-8388 www.beshousingsolutions.com

PROFESSIONAL PAINTER * INTERIOR + EXTERIOR * DECKS * PRESSURE WASHING

Campers & RVs

M.T. CHRISTIAN PAINTING

2007 SUNLINE QUE 5.4 RE 18’ excellent condition $6,000 OBO 724-258-9624

Complete Painting & Carpentry Services Residential & Commercial Interior & Exterior No Job Too Large or Small Serving the South Hills for 20 Years. Insured Angie’s List A+ Contractor PA #023053

412-613-4177

Excavating & Hauling

We carry everything you need: Electric, Plumbing, Paint, Housewares Lawn & Garden, Pets, Lumber.

Convenience Store & Seasonal 600 Washington Road Mt. Lebanon, PA 412-561-0922

Call DJ’s Cleanouts 412-926-6768 HAULING

Let us haul your junk, garbage, wood, yard debris.

Erikshaulingandmoving.com

412-758-9736

HAULING

Clean out houses, apartments & garages. Clean up yards. Reasonable.

Robert Fenton

412-341-7640

Miscellaneous HOUSECLEANING

AFFORDABLE RATES Same People 24 Years Experience References

SAM’S PAINTING Interior/Exterior Plaster & Drywall Repairs Insured * References Free Estimates 35 Yrs. Experience

412-853-9436

SPICE IT UP HANDYMAN

2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA CLASSIC SHRINE 6,106 Miles, Many Extras $14,000. 724-986-4711

2010 JAYCO EAGLE SUPERLITE 28.5 BHS 5th Wheel Custom Value Package Sleeps 8, Includes Hitch, Adeco All Weather Cover Excellent Condition, Original Owner, NADA Guide Retail $23,875-$28,740 Asking $22,000. 724-225-9209

Boat & Accessories

2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON SUPER GLIDE CUSTOM. Super Condition, 1,214 Miles. 1584 CC, 6 Speed, Metalic Redhot Sunglow, Many Extra Harley Parts, Aluminum Wheels, $10,300. 724-948-3436 2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON FAT BOY

CAMPER - 24 ft., needs minor work, no title, asking $500 or best offer. 724-531-1699 CAMPER - 2014 Puma, Special Edition. Sleeps 4, 34’ with slide out, $19,300 or best offer.

724-223-1080 GULFSTER ‘06 - 29’ Sleeps 8 New Treated Wood Cover with Porch, Yough River Dam WendyWorld Campground Confluence Pa $ 9,900 724-873-7993

Keystone 2011 Residence Model 402BH Park Model excellent condition $28,700. with Slippery Rock Campground Lot $39,600.

412-296-2863

Vance & Hines pipes. Pop-off windshield, luggage rack, sissy bar and saddle bags.

Beautiful bike. Too much chrome to mention. 12,387 miles. $10,500. 724-678-4865 2013 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD GLYDE ULTRA, Big Blue Pearl, 7,000 Miles, Some Extras, $16,500. 724-852-2957

STARCRAFT - 18 ft. aluminum walk thru, 15 HP 4 stroke, new floor, w/trailer, extras, $4,000. 724-348-7203

9,400 miles, clean, extra chrome, $4,150. or best offer.

Florida Bike. 724-914-3382

Motor Home Coachman 2003 2 Slides 32’ 19,000 mi. Excellent Condition New Tires $28,900.

412-997-2244

TIME OUT TENT TRAILER 3.5’X5’

1988 MOTOR HOME

Class A. Beautiful condition, low miles, new tires, brakes & batteries, $12,495. 724-941-8347

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2001 JAYCO, 27’

One Slideout, Original Owner, Excellent Condition. Non Smoker, $6,700. 724-263-6357

Asphalt

Sealing, Maintenance Construction Services kernanasphalt.com 412-831-4847

AMC ‘71 JAVELIN SST

Blue, automatic, very good condition, low miles, 360 engine, $14,500.

2009 Keystone Challenger 34SAQ 5th Wheel 4 Slideouts, Length: 36 ft.

Weighs: 11,770 lbs., Platinum Edition. MUST SEE! REDUCED:

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$26,999. 724-344-0898

(Slant Back), 29,000 Original Miles, As New - Not wet since 1989. Must See to believe.

Illness forces sale. $12,000 or best offer. 412-833-3832

MOTORCYCLE - 2003 25th Anniversary Model. Yamaha Roadstar 1600. Only 1,600 made, This one is #239 of 1,600. $4,000 in extras. New battery & tires, excellent condition, $4,200/best offer.

724-884-7603

SUZUKI ‘08 Hyabusa

CADILLAC ‘73 El Dorado

2 Dr Coupe, Hardtop/Landau, Automatic, Air, All Power, AM/FM Radio, White/Red Interior, 73,290 Miles, $9,900 or Best Offer. MUST SELL ! !

724-239-5525

YAMAHA ‘08 Raider

Only 7,000 miles, S-Model, 1900 cc, lots chrome, extras, mature owned, mint condition red, $8,500. South Park,

724-348-8845

CHEVY ‘1972 ZEGA 383 Stroker Motor. Very fast & loud. Turbo 400, 12 Bolt Rearend. $10,000. 724-263-3532

YAMAHA ‘93 Banshee

Completely Rebuilt from top to bottom, All New Parts & Bolts, only few original parts, $7,299. Must See!!

CHEVROLET ‘83 S10 Blazer

4x4, V6, auto, new brake lines, one owner, garage kept, $7,500. 412-722-6226

724-554-9029

HARLEY DAVIDSON 2014 Street Glide Special 2400 Miles/17,000.00 724-469-2251

Campers & RVs

Tim Cornwall Wallpapering

Kernan Asphalt Sealing

MINI BIKE (Adult)

New, off road tires with front & rear racks (all steel), powerful, $600. 724-942-4389

HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘89 1200 XL Sportster

17 ft., GN2995, Good Condition, $1,500 or Best Offer 724-747-7600

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Antique Automobiles

HARLEY DAVIDSON 2014 Switchback, removable hard bag, windshield & sissy bar, 10,000 miles, 6 month warranty, $12,000 724-745-7055

1995 Ranger Boat Trailer

WALLPAPER INSTALLATION & REMOVAL INTERIOR PAINTING

HONDA 2006 VTX1300C Excellent condition. Chrome accessories & Mustang seat, 3,969 miles. Also motorcycle lift & bike cover, $4,500 or best offer. Call 724-249-2821

Burnt orange, 380 miles, header pipe + tune, locally purchased, excellent condition, original owner, $9,600 firm. 412-780-3189

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Trailer-enclosed cargo/utility ramp door, 39’x 8’, 21K or 9.9K, $11,500 412-860-6330

CADILLAC ‘85 Seville

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Auto Trailers

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Service. Reasonable Prices.

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Rollier’s Hardware

2010 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER 33C, CLASS A MOTORHOME Excellent Condition. Garage Kept. Non Smoker. No Pets.

3 Slideouts, 16,000 Miles, $61,500. 724-883-2213

2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON 883 11,000 Miles, Steel City Serviced, Chrome, Excellent, Black Cherry. $4,800 412-932-6924

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Drywall/Painting

Opens 15’, Sleeps 2 W/table, 500lb. Towable by Small Car/Lg. Cycle asking $2,500. 724-222-8821

HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘02 Softtail Deuce

Low mileage, alarm, mint condition, 1,000’s in extras. $12,000. 724-258-3177

HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘04 Low Rider - Only 7,000 miles,

detach windshield, bags, pipes, lots of chrome, mature owned, mint condition, red, $8,500.South Park,724-348-8845

2000 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic, Very good condition, 19,000 miles, extras, runs great $9,700 724-554-5429 2000 HONDA VALKYRIE Black, 14,000 Miles, Mint Condition, New Tires, Extras $6000. 724-747-1646 2003 Harley Davidson low rider Anniversary Edition, 18,000 miles, good condition, $6,500 firm 724-554-9600

FIRE TRUCK - $15,000 or best offer.

1990 Pierce, 1250 GPM waterous, 21,500 miles, 724-899-2188 724-622-7676

Automotive Parts & Accessories WHEELS - For 2016 Ford F250, 20” wheels & simulators, $500 for set. 724-483-8445

MotorcyclesMotorbikes-ATVs 1999 Harley XLH Sportster 1200 S, black 20,000 miles, front control’s, adjustable shocks, passenger back rest with rack, new tires & brakes, perfect condition $3,500 ITS FAST! 412-831-5258

Miscellaneous Vehicles

CHEVROLET ‘54 Bel Air

Fabulous custom pearlized paint job, totally restored inside & out, tubular front end suspension, new 350 Chevy crate motor & 350 turbo tranny with Nova rear end, ceramic headers, brand new wiring harness, shaved rear door handles, great stereo Kenwood CD player with speaker system, beautiful 2 tone custom interior.

Must See To Appreciate! $17,500. Please call

724-941-0146

Auto Trailers 2013 R&R CAR TRAILER All aluminum, V nose enclosed trailer, 35.9’L, deluxe white/black, fully customized, including 20’ awning, A/C, interior lights + motorcycle pkg.

Many extras. $17,400. firm.

Original owner.

412-780-3189

HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘87 Show Bike - With Tag Trailer

chrome engine, lots & lots of lights, custom rear patio decks & exhaust, only 6,000 miles, special factory paint turquoise & silver. Must See!! $29,500. 724-941-8347

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DATSUN ‘83 280ZX

2+2, turbo, auto, T-tops, white, red leather/suede interior, $5,000/best offer. 724-926-8824

LOAD TRAILER - New, Goose Neck Dump. 8x16, Asking $9,000 Call 724-809-8317

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FORD - 1966 MUSTANG Automatic, 2 Dr, 6 cyl, 190 hp $13,000 724-228-2908

FORD - 1931 MODEL A New Transmission, clutch, throw-out Bear, Pressure plate Differential Bears $15,000 724-228-2908

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Automobiles

Automobiles

BMWBMW 2010 M SPORT 535 IX Drive, White, 29,000 Miles, Leather, Navagation, Heads-up, Moonroof, Cold Weather Package, $21,000 724-745-1141

FORD ‘69 F250

Camper Special, Turquoise & white “All Factory”, like new, 66,000 miles, new tires & chrome wheels. Never out in winter or any rust. 390-C6 tran. Collector’s Truck. Must see! Asking $12,500. Call

724-941-8347

BUICK ‘1991 REGAL Runs Good, 74,000 Miles, Tires Like New! $1,500 724-678-3701

BUICK ‘10 Lacrosse

Very loaded, red, all wheel drive, 82,000 miles, $19,500 or best offer. 724-447-2877 BUICK ‘12 Regal Premium 1 Package, excellent condition, 28,182 miles, selling at Blue Book value of $15,500.

412-726-7420

OLDS ‘87 CUSTOM CRUISER STATION WAGON 91,000 Miles, Air Shocks, Hitch, Transmission Cooler, New Gas Tank, Tires. All Original, Garage Kept. $5,500

724-678-0567

PLYMOUTH ‘69 Barracuda Convertible

Only 1,462 made. Can drive as is or restore, original, best offer over $15,000.

412-833-3832

CORVETTE "98" 21.000 miles 6spd. White w/Black.

New ZO6 Wheels and Tires.

Borla Titanium Exhaust.

Both Tops. No Rain. MINT!!! $19,950. 412-708-7245 FORD MUSTANG - ‘04 V6, Automatic, Newer Tires and other parts, GOOD CONDITION $3.995 724-833-8185 GMC ‘2006 DENALI Top of the line...Nicely Equipped. 86,000 Miles.

Only $8,900. 412-997-2244

HONDA ‘12 Accord LX

Automatic,sedan 22,750 miles, gray, great condition, $15,500 724-947-5797 BUICK 1982 Park Avenue All original, excellent condition, 41,000 miles, $7,200.

724-678-0485

CADILLAC 2003

HONDA ‘05 CRV

Great in snow, automatic,AWD extremely reliable SUV, $7,490 or Best Offer. Call for details.

412-759-6673

4 door, good shape, 65,000 original miles, garage kept, asking $7,000/best offer.

724-531-1699

Automobiles 1976 Corvette Stingray, auto, good condition, runs well, 350 engine, orig. motor, $8,800 724-963-6914

1976 Cadillac Coupe Deville 58,000 miles, great shape, Garage kept $5,900. 724-267-3080

CADILLAC ‘2005 DHS Nicely Equipped, 133,000 Miles, Excellent Condition $4,500 724-942-3663

412-877-5464

CHEVROLET ‘07 Impala LT

1984 OLDSMOBILE 98

V8, 5.0 Liter engine, overdrive transmission, vinyl padded roof, power seats, windows & locks, tilt, AM/FM cassette, cruise, air, rear defogger, 72,850 miles, GARAGE KEPT, REDUCED! $5,800/best offer.

724-239-5311 1998 CADILLAC ELDORADO Black on Black, Moonroof, all the Bells and Whistles. $2700. 412-773-2621 UPDATED PHONE NUMBER 2003 Nissan Altima, silver, 2.5 S, 64,314 orig. miles, garage kept, AM/FM & CD inspect. until 5/16, new tires, $5,850 or best offer 724-222-1641 2000 Toyota Sienna mini van, auto, air, power steering & brakes, cruise, small hitch, 205,000 miles, inspected through Nov., reliable, $1,650 or best offer 724-942-4043 2010 Subaru Legacy-Premium, with power moonroof, 60,000 miles, $14,000 412-580-9966

Loaded, heated leather seats, 6 way power seats, $5,000 or best offer. 724-225-0155

HYUNDAI ‘16 Sonata Hybrid

Silver, 4 door, 564 miles, asking $27,000.

412-923-8671, 412-220-6091

4 door, power windows/locks, inspected to 4/17, excellent condition, 102,000 miles, $3,500/firm. 412-613-8607

CHRYSLER ‘91 LeBaron

Convertible, Red, no motor, needs restored, $900 cash. Call Jim, 412-531-2858

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Sports Utility Vehicles LINCOLN ‘2003 TOWN CAR All Power Accessories, Heated Seats, Moon Roof, Leather Interior, 100,000 Miles, No Rust, $4,800 or best offer.

724-225-0909

CHEVROLET ‘08 Cobalt LT

MERCEDES 2004 Kompressor Sport C230 - Good Condition, 128,000 miles, Never in snow. $5,995 724-986-1156

CHEVY ‘1999 BLAZER Runs - Needs work, 176,000 Miles, Tires Like New! $700. 724-678-3701 CHEVY SURBURBAN 2008 Fully Loaded 91,000. miles GPS Good Tires Excellent Shape $19,500. 724-942-3144 KIA 2006 Sorento LX 4x4 3.5 L 93,000 miles inspected 12/16 Silver new shocks & battery $6,995. obo 724-719-8136

MERCEDES BENZ ‘06 ML350

CHRYSLER ‘67 New Yorker

Showroom condition, used for car shows, only 58,000 orig. miles, $7,000 or best offer.

412-835-0516

Pontiac Grand Prix LE ‘90, 21,500 Original Miles. V6 3.1 multi part engine, European bucket seats with center consol $12,000 724-966-8272

SATURN ‘99 SL1

115,100 miles, new inspection, $1600 or best offer. Call

412-835-0428

TOYOTA ‘03 MR-2 Spider

CORVETTE ‘94 CONVERTIBLE White, Fully Equipped, 18,000 Miles, Immaculate $18,750.

724-267-3363

Chevrolet Corvette 1986 5.7L (350) V8, automatic, removable hardtop, red exterior, red leather interior, 55,000 miles, classic plates, security system, LCD instrument panel. $14,000 Call or Text 724-350-7718

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HONDA ‘99 ACCORD LX 4 Door, Automatic, Exceptionally Clean, Inspected til 3/17. $6,900 724-986-5439

CADILLAC ‘90 Allante

111,000 miles, convertible, new tires, runs excellent, $7,000 or best offer or trade for GM cargo van.

Answers for 3/30 Puzzle

5 speed, 25,000 miles, Exceptional! $14,500 or best offer. 724-942-4389

Heated leather seats, climate controls,sunroof, all wheel drive, CD player, multi-zone climate control, cruise control, power locks/windows/seats, 99,000 miles, V6, gold dust color, $11,500. 412-215-6260

2008 White Ford Ranger, stick, superior condition, ONLY 14700 miles, new battery, owner deceased, 4WD available, BO over $10,000 724-225-1810 6PM to 8PM

CHEVY ‘1999 BLAZER Runs - Needs work, 176,000 Miles, Tires Like New! $700. 724-678-3701

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CHEVROLET ‘’13 Silverado 2500 4WD, LTZ, Crew Cab,Graystone Metallic, 24,900 miles, tonneau cover, many extras, $38,500.

Call 724-986-6694

DODGE 2006 Dakota SLT Club Cab, 68,700 miles, TRX4 Off Road Package, Blizzard Snow Plow, 1 yr. old, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY $11,500 724-239-3039

FORD ‘03 Lariat F150

4 wheel drive, new tires, just inspected, 47,000 miles, no rust, like new, Sharp. Many extras, $11,900. 724-986-3272

FORD ‘01 Ranger

Runs good, new paint, inspected, new rims/tires, asking $3,500 or best offer.

2006 JEEP WRANGLER - Auto with A/C, 106,000 miles, $11,900, 724-747-0103

2004 Ford Ranger Extended Cab 2 door, 4X4, drives like new, excellent condition, 128,000 miles, $7,995, 724-745-7210

2007 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT $18,000 negotiable. Very nice!

WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. 724-267-3978

CHEVROLET ‘02 S10 Blazer 4 door, new motor, new brakes, tires, body in good shape, runs good, asking $3,500 or best offer.

724-531-1699

Chevrolet Silverado - 2006 Z71 Extended Cab, Auto, Air, New Tires, New Transmission with 3 year warranty, 5.3L V8, 130,000 miles. 1 owner. Nice Truck. $10,500. 724-554-0804 JEEP ‘05 Grand Cherokee Laredo - 3.7 V6, 83,000 Miles, Newly Inspected. Very Good Condition, $9,800 or best offer. 724-228-6202

Truck & or Trailer $5,900 or best offer 724-263-1366

Four Wheel Drives

2005 Dodge Ram, 1500 reg. cab 4.7 L V8, 8ft bed, 76,000 miles, very little under body rust, working ac & heat, $7,500 724-747-5734

2004 CHEVY TRACKER - Body in good shape, runs well, 9/16 Inspection, High miles, $4,000 724-942-4294

CHEVY - 2003 SILVERADO LS 2 Door, 2 Wheel dr, 8 ft bed, 107,000 miles, Good Condition $5,000 724-745-7055

2009 Toyota Tacoma, very good condition. less than 70,000 miles $16,500 724-229-7418

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Four Wheel Drives

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VOLKSWAGEN ‘99 Jetta

Sports Utility Vehicles

Trucks

Trucks

101,000 miles, 5 speed, A/C, sunroof, adult owned, Wolfsburg edition, $3,300.

412-983-1548

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LIFTED JEEP LIBERTY 2004 A LOT OF EXTRAS. $8000.

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