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Fire Destroys Pizza Shoppe Legacy in Liberty Boro

By Michelle Taylor

Mon VFD Car & Truck Show Set for September 12 The Monongahela Fire Department Car & Truck Show will be held on Sunday, September 12 from 11:00AM – 4:00PM at the Monongahela Aquatorium. Trophies will be awarded for: 9 ‘Best in Class’ pre 1930, '30-'39, '40-'49, '50'59, '60-'69, '70-'79, '80-'89, '90'99 & 2000-present. Best Truck, Best Jeep, Best Import and Sponsors Choice. First 100 vehicles will receive a Dash Plaque. Vehicle Registration is $10. This event is free and open to the public. DJ, Food, Drinks & Door Prizes. Thank you to our sponsor Eddie Volker’s Body Shop.

There are only two major businesses in Liberty Boro, a gas station and Jo-Lynn’s Pizzaria. On Saturday June 26, a tragic fire broke out at 9:30 am at Jo-Lynn's Pizzaria. The cause of the fire was a fan in the attic.

At the time of the fire, Jo-Lynn's employed 26 staff members, with one being there for 23 years. "We appreciate our employees,” said the owners of Jo-Lynn’s. “We have amazing people that work for us and they have The fire claimed the entire inside of the pizza shoppe rendering it as a total loss become family. They stuck with us during the difficult times we all The well loved encountered with the pandemic and they have been extremely supportive during the difficult time we are fac- pizza shoppe plans to rebuild. They are ing now."

Joe Lerro started the business in 1972 in the southside waiting for the insurof Pittsburgh and later moved to Dormont for many suc- ance to come through cessful years. Joe decided to make Liberty Boro his home and for the availabiliin 1987. Next year will mark the 50th anniversary of the ty of the contractors day the doors first opened at the south side location. Joe's to open up.

The community of granddaughter, Nicole, says "My mom is now the face of Jo-Lynn's and she puts in 60-70 hours a week and loves Liberty Boro is hostbeing there and running the business. She has done an ing a pancake breakfast fundraiser on amazing job at fulfilling my grandfather's dream.”

Joe Lerro, the founder of Jo-Lynn's Pizzaria has been a helpful pillar of the com- Saturday August 14 at Jo-Lynn's pizza shoppe munity during COVID-19 by providing free lunches to the Lincoln Bore fire South Allegheny students and participating in various hall from 9:00am – 1:00pm. Tickets will be $10 for adults fundraisers. Nicole expressed her gratitude about the out- and $5 for children. There will also be baked goods for pouring of support from the community. “It has been sale, a 50/50 raffle, and gift baskets. Jo-Lynn's is also amazing. It has truly lifted our spirits in this time of need accepting donations. You can make a donation at and means more to us than anyone knows. We sincerely www.jolynnpizza.com and click on the donation button.

There is also a GoFundMe page. appreciate all of our customers."

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South Hills Interfaith Movement Seeks School Donations for Local Kids Help prepare kids this school year by hosting a drive, delivering supplies or making a monetary donation South Hills Interfaith Movement (SHIM) is looking for donations to help provide kids in the South Hills with the school supplies they need to have a safe and successful school year.

Thanks to a donation from Centimark Corporation, SHIM will distribute more than 1,100 new backpacks to local students – but will need help filling the backpacks with backto-school necessities.

SHIM’s 2020 Back-to-School drive helped a record-breaking 1,400 students head back to school safely with the tools needed to thrive in an extraordinary year of hybrid and virtual school. SHIM’s food pantries saw a dramatic increase in need of 60 percent during the height of the pandemic. This pattern has continued and more than 2,500 people benefit from the food pantries every month.

Because of this, SHIM is expecting continued increased demand at its

annual back-to-school distribution.

There are multiple ways to help ensure kids in the South Hills are prepped with the tools required for a thriving school year – hosting a drive, making a donation or independently delivering school supplies directly to SHIM. Here’s how you can help with donations by August 6, 2020: 1. Host a drive: visit SHIM’s website for resources to help set up your drive.

2. Deliver school supplies directly to SHIM’s Bethel Park Office.

3. Make a donation to the Back-toSchool fund.

Not all school supplies are created equal; below are the most-needed items for this year’s Back-to School drive. Please consider these options when making a donation: Three-ring binders (1", 1.5", 2"); Earbuds/headphones; 70-count spiral

notebooks; Pencil cases; Index cards; Facial masks; Pencils; Pens; Markers; Crayons; Folders; Glue SHIM will host the following Backto-School distribution events where K-12 students from BaldwinWhitehall, Bethel Park, Keystone Oaks, Mt. Lebanon, South Park and Upper St. Clair school districts will be able to pick up their new supplies, regardless of family income.

• Tuesday, August 17 from 10 am1pm at Whitehall Presbyterian Church • Wednesday, August 18 from 1-4 pm at Pleasant Hills Presbyterian Church • Thursday, August 19 from 10 am1 pm at SHIM Bethel Park For questions about setting up a drive or making a donation, please reach out to Rachel White, Development Assistant at rwhite@shimcares.org.

South Hills Interfaith Movement (SHIM) is a human services organization dedicated to improving the lives of people in need across the South Hills. This includes working to reduce the devastating effects of suburban poverty among the working poor, unemployed, families, single parents, senior citizens, women, and the high concentration of refugee families in its service area. SHIM works to identify the most critical needs across the South Hills, then develops and implements effective solutions.

SHIM aims to empower individuals and families to achieve stability and self-sufficiency by offering shortterm help with basic needs (food, clothing, utilities) and longer-term support (employment, financial planning, youth programs, family support) to help people build and sustain promising futures.

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Rent Moratorium’s End Could Trigger ‘Tidal Wave’ of Evictions: A nationwide eviction moratorium — enacted in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic — is scheduled to expire July 31. Experts are concerned that a “tidal wave” of evictions could begin this summer as landlords seek to remove tenants who cannot afford rent.

“About $46 billion was allocated for rent relief, but a lot of folks in our area aren’t sure how to access it,” says Dr. T. Charles Howell IV, Dr. T. Charles Howell IV is the Director director of workforce development of Workforce Development & & financial coaching at Mon Valley Financial Coaching at Mon Valley Initiative.

Initiative (MVI).

“And although the economy is picking back up, we still have a high percentage of people in Allegheny, Washington and Westmoreland counties who are unemployed or under-employed,” he said.

A non-profit community development corporation, MVI has more than 20 years of experience helping unemployed residents connect with jobs and jobtraining programs. During the pandemic, MVI’s employment & financial coaches pivoted to helping laid-off Mon Valley residents connect with COVID-19 emergency relief for rent, utilities, health care and more.

“What we’re telling folks is, don’t wait until you receive an eviction notice,” Howell says. “Call us today and let’s start working on your plan. You may be able to work with your landlord and you also may be eligible for financial support you don’t even know about.”

MVI also can help participants with finding a new or better job, planning a career path, budgeting for expenses or saving money to purchase a house.

“The motto of our workforce program is ‘Envision your dream, find your path, build your future,’” Howell says. “With the pandemic easing, our message to anyone out there who’s been struggling is, it’s time to start thinking about your future again.”

To speak to an employment & financial coach, call 412-464-4000, extension 4000 in Allegheny County, or 724-565-8040, extension 2, in the Mid-Mon Valley, Washington or Westmoreland counties.

Mojo’s Wallet to Host Charity Event in Belle Vernon Mojo’s Wallet, a PA non-profit animal aid charity, is hosting a summer charity event featuring entertainment by ‘Hawg Wild’ on Sunday, August 29. The event will be held at the Rostraver Central Fire Department Social Hall, located at 1100 Fells Church Road in Belle Vernon. Doors open at 1:00PM –and doors close 7:00PM There will be auction baskets, a Visa gift card drawing, and more! Door prize is a Shark Pet Vacuum.

Ticket cost is $20 and includes: Food & beverages (includes beer for 21 + w/valid ID). BYOB is permitted. Group tables of eight(8) can be reserved.

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21 AND OVER DANCE - Join the West Newton Lions at the Yukon Slovenian Hall, 137 Yukon Ave., for dancing and great food from 2:00PM to 6:00PM on Sunday, August 1. 21 and over. Cash Bar and Kitchen will be open. Bring your dance shoes and appetite. DJ Glenn Raymer from 770 KFB radio will be the DJ. He will be spinning sounds from the 50's, 60,s, 70,'s and Top 40's. He will also be taking your requests. Tickets are $10 per person. Call: 724-972-3779 or 724-221-0380. We will also have a limited number of tickets at the door.

ROSTRAVER SPORTSMEN ASSOCIATION MEETING Monday August 6, at 7:30 PM. Located at 539 Cedar Creek Rd. in Belle Vernon, Pa. All members are encouraged to attend. Applications are now being accepted for membership from both men and women. For more information call 724-984-6611. rostraversca.org

AUGUST 4 MONONGAHELA ANNUAL COMMUNITY PICNIC - Kennywood Park. Tickets can be purchased at Charleroi Federal Savings, 1220 W. Main St., Cox IGA Market, Sparkles by Shell, Sweets by Mrs C, Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce Office, and Monongahela Foodland. Tickets will remain on sale until the afternoon of August 4, the same day of the picnic. Tickets are sold by cash only and are valid any other weekday the entire month of August. Fun Day Pass costs $28.

Senior Fun Day (55+ includes all rides) is $18. Children two years of age and under are admitted to the park FREE.

AUGUST 8 AUGUST FUN FEST - Cedar Creek Park in Belle Vernon, Sunday, August 8, from 10:00am to 6:00pm.

There’s something for the whole family with great food, fun entertainment, and lots of children’s inflatables and amusements. This event is free to the public and offers free parking.

Headlining this year’s August Fun Fest are Chuck Blasko and The Vogues, performing at the amphitheater at 2:00pm and 3:30pm. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Giant Car Cruise, with over 300 antique, hot rods, modifieds, stock cars, and commercials! No motorcycles are permitted. The Mid-Mon Valley Model Railroad Club will be displaying their modular train layout at Pavilion 16. Visitors can purchase an “All Day Activity Pass” for only $4 per person. This pass includes unlimited access to amusements throughout the day, such as inflatables,

bounce houses, obstacle courses, a rock climbing wall, petting zoo, kiddie train rides, NERF battlefield course, and more. Other attractions include an arts and crafts marketplace with over 40 vendors and craftsmen, a flea market, bingo, and various group demonstrations. Cedar Creek Park is located in Rostraver Township off Route 51, one-quarter mile north of I-70. For more information, please call Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation at (724) 830-3950 or visit www.co.westmoreland.pa.us/parks.

AUGUST 9 - 21 $3 PER BAG BOOK SALE - The Belle Vernon Public Library will feature a special $3 per bag pricing on all book sale items beginning on Monday, August 9 through August 21 during library hours in order to clear the book sale room. The library, located at 505 Speer St., North Belle Vernon is open Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 7:30 and Saturday from 9 - 1 p.m.

AUGUST 10 SOUTH HILLS COIN CLUB MEETING - Tuesday evening August 10, at 7:30 PM at the Bethel Park municipal building located at 5100 West Library Avenue in Bethel Park, Pa. All members and the general public are invited. This months program will be the annual pizza party. A

50/50 will be offered and children’s prizes awarded. Applications are now being accepted for membership. For more information call 724-984-6611.

AUGUST 10 CLOTHES 4 U MINISTRY - First United Methodist Church, 200 State Street, Belle Vernon, will be open to the public on Tuesday, August 10 and Tuesday, August 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. Masks are optional. We will accept donations at that time or if that is not convenient, please call the office to make arrangements. Please remember, if you have an immediate need or wish to drop off donations, feel free to call the church office with your request (724-929-4696) and we will do our best to serve you on an individual basis.

AUGUST 13 MOVIE NIGHT AT CROSSROADS MINISTRIES - Friday August 13. The fun will begin at 6:00 p.m., movie will start at dark. All children in our community are welcome to attend this event, but they must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a chair, blanket, or keep it retro and tune into the radio from your car!

This year we will have Rescue Dogs Food Truck, benefiting Light of Light Ministries, along with a pizza night too! Feel free to bring your favorite movie snacks and enjoy the

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AUGUST 14 PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER - The community of Liberty Boro is hosting a pancake breakfast fundraiser on Saturday August 14 at the Lincoln Boro fire hall from 9:00am – 1:00pm. Tickets will be $10 for adults and $5 for children. There will be baked goods for sale, a 50/50 raffle, and gift baskets. Proceeds will benefit Jo-Lynn's Pizza Shoppe which was recently destroyed by fire.

AUGUST 22 POLKAS IN THE PARK - the Monessen Amphitheater Committee and Monessen Community Development Corporation will present the return of the annual Polkas in the Park event. The event will be held on Sunday, August 22, 2021, from 1 to 3 pm at Monessen City Park Amphitheater. The event is free to the public. Local polka band, Mon Valley Push will perform. Attendees are encouraged to bring their dancing shoes, or just relax and listen to the music in the beautiful setting.

AUGUST 24 CLOTHES 4 U MINISTRY - First United Methodist Church, 200 State Street, Belle Vernon, will be open to the public on Tuesday, August 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. Masks are optional. We will accept donations at that time or if that is not convenient, please call the office to make arrangements. Please remember, if you have an immediate need or wish to drop off donations, feel free to call 724-929-4696 and we will do our best to serve you on an individual basis.

AUGUST 28 OLDIES DANCE – Sponsored by the Carroll Township firemen.

Saturday, August 28 at the Carroll Township Social Center from

7:00PM - 10:30PM. DJ is Ralph Trilli. Beverages and food will be available for purchase. Tickets are $15 at the door or $10 if purchased early. For tickets and more information call 724-379-5050.

AUGUST 29 CHARITY EVENT IN BELLE VERNON - Mojo’s Wallet, a PA non-profit animal aid charity, is hosting a summer charity event featuring entertainment by ‘Hawg Wild’ on Sunday, August 29. The event will be held at the Rostraver Central Fire Department Social Hall, located at 1100 Fells Church Road in Belle Vernon.

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Mission Possible VI CRAFTERS NEEDED FOR SOUTH PARK WOMEN’S CLUB CRAFT SHOW The South Park Women’s Club (SPWC) will hold their 27th Annual Craft Show on Saturday, October 9 at Broughton Volunteer Fire Hall, Cochrans Mill Road, in South Park Township. If you make unique homemade crafts, and are interested in participating in this event, please send an email to spwc.craftshow@gmail.com or call Kathy at 412 833-1266. All inquiries will be answered within a week.

Previous SPWC shows with auctions, raffles, delicious refreshments were always well attended. They hosted over 50 crafters, who offered a large variety of items. Since last year’s show was cancelled, crafters and Club members are looking forward to this year’s show and seeing many more new faces at their 27th event. The Craft Show benefits South Park Women’s Club, a nonprofit organization's ongoing community activities and scholarships.

Monessen Residents Seek to Establish Dog Park Residents in Monessen are working with City Officials to establish a new Dog Park, which will be located in a portion of Monessen City Park. Recently, there has been increased interest in establishing a dog park in Monessen. The park would be open to the public and would serve Monessen and surrounding communities. Organizers are currently working on a plan to make sure rules and procedures, and a maintenance plan is in place. Many people already walk their pets in Monessen City Park and the surrounding area. A dedicated dog park within City Park would provide a safe place for residents to take their dogs. The plan is to create a dog park at no cost to the taxpayers. Mayor Matt Shorraw is exploring grant options to help fund the endeavor. Organizers are also hoping to secure donations to help fund the project. Shorraw says he foresees the biggest costs being associated with the purchase and installation of a fence, running a water line, and providing electricity and lighting. The area would also provide increased overflow parking for the City Park. Organizers hope to have the project started by the end of the summer. If you are interested in being involved and donating, you may contact Monessen City Hall for more information.

Crafters and Vendors Needed for Greenock Log House Days Crafters, artists & vendors are needed for the annual ‘Greenock Log House Days’ from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at 1215 Greenock Buena Vista Road, Elizabeth Township. Send $25 check payable to ETHS Log House and mail to: Debbie Gilbert, 1109 Sommerset Street, McKeesport, Pa. 15135. Visit Greenock Log House on Facebook for details or call 412-807-8452.

Sixth Annual Run to Benefit Homeless Veterans City Mission’s sixth annual ‘Mission Possible’ 5K Run/1 Mile Walk, is back in-person this year at Peterswood Park in Venetia on Saturday, August 7 at 8:00am. And building on the success of last year’s virtual run, this year’s run will also include a virtual component that starts on August 1 and ends August 7. This year’s event is presented by AccuTrex Products, Inc. and benefits the Crabtree Kovacicek Veterans House for homeless veterans. ”This is a unique run because it was conceived to benefit a shelter for homeless veterans, and veterans feature prominently in the opening ceremonies and the event itself,” said City Mission Chief Development Officer, Dr. Sally Mounts, a retired Lt. Colonel in the US Army.

The event was started six years ago by Jeff McCartney, a local realtor and board member for the City Mission Board of Directors, as a way to raise funds in support of City Mission’s Crabtree Kovacicek Veterans House, which opened in July 2018 and houses 22 homeless veterans, helping to restore them to independent living.

For the first five years, the event was sponsored by the Northwood Charitable Foundation. This year marks the first year of sponsorship by AccuTrex Products, Inc., a manufacturing company headquartered in Canonsburg. AccuTrex President and CEO, Marty Beichner, was named Pittsburgh’s Vetrepeneur of the Year in 2020, a prestigious honor presented annually to one of the region’s outstanding veteran business owners.

“Marty and his wife Judy are long-time supporters of City Mission,” said Mounts. “Marty was a Corpsman on the ground in Vietnam with the 2nd Battalion 26th Marines, and he understands veterans’ needs at such a visceral level. We’ve worked with him on several other veterans’ projects, and he is just rock solid. When we were looking for a sponsor for this event, Marty was the first person I thought of.”

This will also mark the first year that the Mission Possible Run will be a hybrid event with both an in-person and virtual option. Due to the pandemic, last year’s event was forced to go completely virtual, and the success and flexibility of that option inspired the Mission to include a virtual component this year as well. “We’re really excited to be back to having a live run this year. But we’re also giving people the choice to register virtually for Mission Possible VI, and then to run or walk on their own time,” explained Mounts. “That way, they can participate even if they can’t make the actual run date. They’ll still get a T-shirt, and all proceeds will benefit City Mission’s Crabtree Kovacicek Veteran’s House.”

Since its inception in July 2018, the Crabtree Kovacicek Veterans House has helped to guide nearly thirty veterans out of homelessness and into independent living. Richard, a Vietnam-era veteran and graduate of the Mission’s veterans’ program came to the Mission with significant health issues. For a time, he had lived in a refrigerator box under a bridge. Before moving out of the Veterans House into his own apartment, he said, “This is like heaven to be here [The Crabtree Kovacicek Veterans House]. This place helped me turn my life around. I got a second chance, and I thank God for that.”

You can help other veterans just like Richard turn their lives around. Learn more or register today for the sixth annual Mission Possible 5K Run/1 Mile Walk at www.missionpossiblerun.org.

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Constitution & Godly Heritage Discovery Center in Elizabeth Township Aims to Showcase American Greatness

The Constitution and Godly Heritage Discovery Center, located in Elizabeth Twp, is a free resource for the community. Come and immerse yourself in the history of our founding. Discover the full meaning of our Constitution and the rich Godly heritage of our special nation. Become inspired by those famous words and deeds that shaped our nation. Meet the very icons of freedom.

Recently opened in April on Boston Hollow Road, the Constitution & Godly Heritage Discovery Center is not only a free historical resource but a place to learn the magnitude of our nation’s connection to God. Our Constitution is the greatest and longest living in history. It provides the framework to ensure that laws are not made in the personal interests of lawmakers but for the benefit of all the people.

Through displays of our Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights and those founders that helped create it, you will gain a deeper understanding of what makes America the greatest nation in history.

Open to groups of all sizes, call to make your appointment at 412 7517394,

Oldies Dance in Carroll Township August 28 The Carroll Township firemen are having an ‘Oldies Dance’ again on Saturday, August 28 at the Carroll Township Social Center. The dance will be held from 7:00PM - 10:30PM. The DJ is Ralph Trilli. Beverages and food will be available for purchase. Tickets are $15 at the door or $10 if purchased early. For tickets and more information call 724-379-5050.

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‘Fall Fleatique on the Mon’ Set for October 2 Vendor Application Deadline is September 24 Artisans, crafters, flea market, antique and food vendors are needed for the annual “Fall Fleatique on the Mon.” This fabulous event will be held in Chess Park, and through-out Monongahela and New Eagle on Saturday, October 2nd, from 8AM until 3PM. Crafter and antique dealers will be featured in Chess Park, while flea market vendors and information booths will be located on Third Street. Food Vendors are needed at both locations.

Application deadline is September 24, 2021(NO EXCEPTIONS). Booth spaces for antique, craft and flea market vendors are 15 Ft. for $30. Food vendor spaces are 20 Ft. and include electricity for $45.

This unique event is known as the largest street sale in Southwestern Pennsylvania! Running along a three-mile stretch of Main Street, also Route 88, 837 and 136, in Monongahela and New Eagle, businesses, churches, and homeowners participate with yard sales, bazaars, rummage sales and garage sales. Free parking and free admission.

This event is sponsored by the Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce.

Call the Chamber at 724.258.5919 for more information. Or download an application from www.monongahelaareachamber.org.

ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP ELECTRONIC RECYCLING DAYS Rostraver Township will be holding five different “electronic recylcling” days during the month of August. Each household in Rostraver Township will be allowed to place three (3) items out for pick-up/disposal on the date listed below which coordinates with their garbage day.

Pick-up/Disposal Date Garbage Day Monday August 2, 2021 Tuesday August 3, 2021 Wednesday August 11, 2021 Thursday August 12, 2021 Friday August 13, 2021 Please have your three (3) items placed curbside for pick-up by 6AM on your scheduled pick-up date Items that can be placed out for pick-up include: any size TV, microwaves, printers, electric typewriters, copiers (desktop and standalone), fax/copy machines/duplicators, CPUs/towers, laptops, computer monitors-CRT & LED/LCD, peripherals (mice, keyboards, speakers). **A computer with monitor-tower-keyboardmouse-speakers may be combined to equal one item Household hazardous waste, appliances, and tires will not be accepted.

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Sunflower Festival in Full Bloom at Schwirian Farm

By Matthew Peaslee The beginning of July was filled with fireworks in the sky. The middle part of the month was filled with flowers in a field.

At Schwirian Farm in Monongahela, the fields were bright and sunny as thousands of sunflowers blossomed throughout the month.

Schwirian Farm hosted events from July 17-25 when the sunflowers were at their peak bloom. Admission to view the flowers was free and food trucks were available.

Many families made the trek and enjoyed a meal in the beautiful, summer setting.

“It was just an awesome sight,” said Daniel Wozniak, of South Park.

Many professional and amateur photographers took advantage of the scene, taking photographs of the many flowers. Local models also posed for portrait shots.

Dave DiCello, one of the most famous photographers in the The sunflowers were in full bloom in Pittsburgh area, paid a visit and raved July at Schwirian Farms in about the experience.

Monongahela “They are such a great family and deserve the support,” DiCello said of the Schwirians, telling his 98.4 thousand Instagram followers to take advantage of sunset scenes when photographing the sunflowers.

In previous years, the sunflower festival lasted just one day. Due to increasing popularity, the Schwirians extended the event so more people can take advantage of the beautiful oasis.

“Want to support our family-run farm and help keep this event free?” the farm says. “Then please consider buying our sunflowers and products. Your purchase or donation is greatly appreciated.”

The sunflower farm is located across from William Penn Elementary School at 392 William Penn Road, Monongahela, PA 15063. Learn more about the festival on their Facebook page, www.facebook.com/SchwirianSunflowers/

August Fun Fest at Cedar Creek Park August 8 The 2021 August ‘Fun Fest’ will take place at Cedar Creek Park in Belle Vernon on Sunday, August 8, from 10:00am to 6:00pm. There’s something for the whole family with great food, fun entertainment, and lots of children’s inflatables and amusements. This event is free to the public and offers free parking.

Headlining this year’s August Fun Fest are Chuck Blasko and The Vogues, performing at the amphitheater at 2:00pm and 3:30pm. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and listen to The Vogues perform your favorite oldies hits like “Turn Around Look At Me” and “Five O’Clock World.”

The Road Kings Car Club will once again host the giant Car Cruise, with over 300 antique, hot rods, modifieds, stock cars, and commercials!

No motorcycles are permitted. The show features all types of cars up to 2021 models and has been highlighted in Hot Rod News magazine. Show cars may enter beginning at 9:00am.

The Mid-Mon Valley Model Railroad Club will be displaying their modular train layout at Pavilion 16.

This display will depict the Mid-Mon Valley area and important industries throughout history.

Five local musical groups will be featured in a cavalcade of bands at Pavilion #1. Genres include big band, jazz, patriotic, and variety. Bands perform every hour at 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 4:00pm, and 5:00pm.

Visitors can purchase an “All Day Activity Pass” for only $4 per person.

This pass includes unlimited access to amusements throughout the day, such as inflatables, bounce houses, obstacle courses, a rock climbing wall, petting zoo, kiddie train rides, NERF battlefield course, and more.

Other attractions include an arts and crafts marketplace with over 40 vendors and craftsmen, a flea market, bingo, and various group demonstrations.

August Fun Fest is a Westmoreland County Bureau of Parks and Recreation special event, and is sponsored in-part by Somerset Trust Company and the Road Kings Car Club.

Cedar Creek Park is located in Rostraver Township off Route 51, one-quarter mile north of I-70. For more information, please call Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation at (724) 830-3950 or visit www.co.westmoreland.pa.us/parks.

Book Sale at Belle Vernon Public Library

Registration Open for South Park 5K

The Belle Vernon Public Library will feature a special “$3 per bag” pricing on all book sale items beginning Monday, August 9 through August 21 during library hours. This special sale is being offered in order to clear the book sale room. The library, located at 505 Speer St., North Belle Vernon is open Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 7:30 and Saturday from 9 1 p.m.

Registration is open for the South Park 5K that will take place in the park on September 19, 2021 at 7:30 am. The race will start at the ice rink parking lot, 30 Corrigan Dr, Bethel Park, PA 15102. This event is a great tune up for the Pittsburgh Great Race! To register and for more details, visit the website southpark5k.com. Walkers welcome! Hope to see you there!

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August PCHS Presentation on Militia and Whiskey Rebellion Peters Creek Historical Society welcomes Mr. Clay Kilgore, President of the Washington County Historical Society and Mr. Brian Cunning as guest speakers, Monday, August 23, at 7:30pm, Wrights United Methodist Church, 788 Venetia Road, Venetia, Pa. The program will focus on the Federal Militia and the Whiskey Rebellion, a subject of local history as reflected in early meetings held by local farmers with Albert Gallatin at Whiskey Point in Parkinson Ferry Booklet Cover on the Whiskey Rebellion by Annabelle Caldwell, (Monongahela, Pa) and Mingo illustrations by Ruth Bucchianeri Meeting House in Finleyville, whose graveyard is the resting place of notable men of the times: Major James McFarland, John Holcroft (proported to be ‘Tom the Tinker’), Benjamin Parkinson and David Hamilton.

Mr Kilgore is the presenter of "Laid Back History", an online Facebook history lesson featuring many aspects of interest in Washington County history.

Open house tours of the Enoch Wright House are scheduled for Wednesday, August 4 from 6pm-8pm and on Sundays, August 8 and 22 from 1pm-3pm.

Check out peterscreekhistoricalsociety.org for information on the society, the Enoch Wright House and the log cabin.

Bethel Park Art Guild To Start Holding Meetings Again The Bethel Park Art Guild will hold their next meeting on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at the Bethel Park Community Center. The time for the meeting is 12:30PM, and guests will enjoy refreshments, our business meeting, and our guest speaker.

The first speaker of this year’s meetings will be, Larry Branstetter, one of Pittsburgh’s native artists. Larry is a 1972 graduate from Pittsburgh’s Ivy School of Professional Art. He was a very busy and prolific artist for the next 10 years after his graduation. His style was whimsical and fun, colorful and waggish. He was busy with numerous shows and sales over those 10 years.

That all ended when he started a small business in 1982. He put his creative art on hold for the next… 33 years.

In 2016 he re-entered the art community without missing a beat. He has since won over 50 awards, including several “First Places” and “Best in Show”.

He also holds membership in several art leagues, including Pittsburgh Society of Artists. You won’t want to miss this fun and whimsical original art, creating a visual magical world where you can escape. A little escape should be just what we need after a year of seclusion.

It will be wonderful to once again see our now vaccinated friends , unmasked smiling faces, and only the smiling eyes of our unvaccinated friends, while they wear their masks.

We can’t wait to be back, and hear about all the art you have been creating during our isolation over the last year.

All artists are welcome. Join us at, The Bethel Park Community Center, 5151 Park Ave., Bethel Park, PA 15102.

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SAVE THE DATE September Event to Raise Funds for Breast Cancer Patients A fundraising event for Celene's Angels, a non-profit charity will be held on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at the VFW Post #1409, located at 793 E. Main Street Monongahela, PA 15063. The event will featuring at HUGE basket raffle, special raffles for 2 Spirit round-trip airline tickets with value of up to $1,000, Mario Lemieux signed hockey puck with certificate of authenticity as well as designer handbags and MORE! Tickets are $25 each and includes lunch and five games of Bingo with prizes. Tickets available by calling 724-255-0627. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.

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Whiskey Rebellion Festival Revived in Downtown Washington, PA

By J.R. Brower After a year of being postponed due to the pandemic, the Whiskey Rebellion Festival returned again in downtown Washington, PA along South Main Street on July 10. The normally 4-day event was condensed into one beautiful summer Saturday with lots of events and activities at the Festival Stage area, David Bradford House, the Frontier History Center Washington Business District and the LeMoyne House and Garden Authority rep Cydney Putnam greetaround the corner on East Maiden ed visitors at the pavilion to promote the city and the Whiskey Street.

Rebellion Festival.

The well-attended event included, old-time Appalachian music groups, food and beverages, presentations and tours of the historic home of one of 1794 rebellion leaders, David Bradford who challenged the fairness of the new government’s whiskey excise tax.

Protesting the excise tax by Western Pennsylvania farmers had begun in 1791, when they and their leaders showed forceful opposition against federal tax agents who had come to collect from poor frontier farmers, whose main source of income came from the whiskey they distilled.

To help celebrate the Whiskey Rebellion Festival, seven musical groups from the area performed including Devilish Merry, Snapping Bug String Band, Robin and Bob, Glass Run Road, Sweaty Already String Band and The Jakobs Ferry Stragglers. Along with music, guests were served by numerous food and beverage vendors as well as volunteers with frontier hospitality. The event exhibited many of the area’s top history sites and was represented by many local educational organizations.

The Washington Business District Authority was on hand to publicize their new logo and slogan “Downtown Washington, Small City, Big Life”.

“We’re here to let people know how important our city was historically, and we want to promote downtown Washington,” explained Cydney Putnam, a summer intern and WVU senior, who introduced and sold “DW” caps and tshirts.

Movie Night at Crossroads Ministries, August 13 Crossroads Ministries will hold their August movie night on Friday August 13, 2021. The fun will begin at 6:00 p.m., movie will start at dark. All children in our community are welcome to attend this event, but they must be accompanied by an adult.

Summer Movie Nights are fun for the whole family to attend! Bring a chair, blanket, or keep it retro and tune into the radio from your car! This year we will have Rescue Dogs Food Truck, benefiting Light of Light Ministries, along with a pizza night too! Feel free to bring your favorite movie snacks and enjoy the show! ***Please see our website to register for this free event.*** Crossroads Ministries is located at 81 Walter Long Road, Finleyville, PA 15332, one mile south of Trax Farms, overlooking Route 88. For more information about Crossroads, please visit their website at www.crsmin.com or call 724-348-1620.

At the log cabin behind the Bradford House, a volunteer demonstrates how the pioneers did household chores.

Historical Society Volunteer John Techlenburg of Amity helped visitors tie their own loved one remembrance ribbons onto the Liberty Pole reviving a pioneer tradition.

Other organizations represented included the Washington County History and Landmarks Foundation, Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, Duncan and Miller Glass Museum, National Road Heritage Corridor, Friendship Hill Historical Site, the Oliver Kicking off the festivities was Pittsburgh’s Miller Homestead and the five-string Appalachian and Celtic Greene County Historical music quartet, Devilish Merry.

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For more information on the Washington Whiskey Rebellion landmarks, please contact the Bradford House Museum, 724-222-3604 (bradfordhouse.org) and/or the LeMoyne House, 724-225-6740 (wchspa.org).

Monongahela Annual Community Picnic at Kennywood Park August 4 Kennywood tickets are on sale for Monongahela’s Community Day, which will be held on Wednesday, August 4. Tickets can be purchased at the following six locations: Charleroi Federal Savings, 1220 W. Main St., Cox IGA Market, Sparkles by Shell, Sweets by Mrs C, Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce Office, and Monongahela Foodland.

Tickets will remain on sale until the afternoon of August 4, the same day of the picnic. Tickets are sold by cash only and are valid any other weekday the entire month of August. Fun Day Pass costs $28. Senior Fun Day (55+ includes all rides) is $18. Children two years of age and under are admitted to the park FREE.

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Nominations Sought for MVI’s Community Partner Awards For the second consecutive year, Mon Valley Initiative (MVI) is encouraging residents of Mon Valley communities to nominate their neighbors for a “Community Partner Award.”

Since 1990, the awards have been presented by MVI at its annual dinner in October. Last year’s dinner was held as a virtual event due to the COVID-19 pandemic, said Grant Cole, community outreach specialist.

This year’s event will be held as a hybrid event — partially in-person and partially online — on Oct. 21, 2021, Cole said.

Community partner awards are particularly being sought from Belle Vernon, Charleroi, Clairton, Donora, Dravosburg, Duquesne, East McKeesport, Elizabeth, Finleyville, Glassport, Homestead, McKeesport, Monongahela, Munhall, New Eagle, North Versailles Township, Rankin, Rostraver Township, Union Township, West Elizabeth, West Homestead and West Mifflin, but any resident of a community that neighbors the Monongahela River may be nominated.

The deadline is Aug. 15, 2021.

The awards are intended to recognize volunteers and organizations who have gone “above and beyond” to help their neighborhoods or communities over the past 12 months, Cole said.

Winners receive a trophy and are spotlighted in a video interview broadcast on the night of the award and posted on social media.

Past recipients of community partner awards have been honored for their efforts to clean up vacant lots, run block-watch programs, opening food pantries and “little libraries,” decorating veteran’s graves and organizing other volunteer efforts, Cole said.

Anyone who works or lives in one of the communities that borders on the Monongahela River may be nominated for a community partner award, he said. Three to five awardees will be selected by the MVI board and staff and their names will be announced in October. Employees and board members of Mon Valley Initiative and their immediate family are not eligible.

To nominate someone for an MVI Community Partner Award, use the form on MVI’s website at www.monvalleyinitiative.com. Include your name, your email address and a daytime phone number where you can be reached for more information.

Nominations must be received no later than Aug. 15, 2021.

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Halupki Sale in Monongahela Nativity of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church in Monongahela, PA is having a “By Order Only” Halupki (Cabbage Roll) Sale. The price is $3 each.

Please call or text Linda at 724972-2307 by August 28th to place orders and to receive pickup instructions. The pickup date will be Saturday September 11.

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About Mon Valley Initiative: Founded in 1988, Mon Valley Initiative is a non-profit regional community development corporation that provides free pre-purchase housing counseling, workforce development & financial coaching, and real estate development services in Allegheny, Washington and Westmoreland counties. Its offices are in Homestead and Charleroi. For more information, visit www.monvalleyinitiative.com.

‘Polkas in the Park’ Returns to Monessen August 22 The Monessen Amphitheater Committee and Monessen Community Development Corporation will present the return of the annual ‘Polkas in the Park’ event on Sunday, August 22, 2021, from 1:00PM to 3:00 pm at Monessen City Park Amphitheater. The event is free to the public. Local polka band, Mon Valley Push will perform. Attendees are encouraged to bring their dancing shoes, or just relax and listen to the music in the beautiful setting of Monessen City Park.

If the fear of COVID forced you to delay your mammogram and/or colonoscopy, schedule them now! The sooner cancer is detected through screenings, the better the odds are of beating it.

To find a physician, visit monvalleyhospital.com or call 724-258-4377.

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New Interim President Appointed at California University of Pennsylvania California University of Pennsylvania will have new leadership as it begins implementing a plan to integrate with Clarion and Edinboro universities. Recently the Board of Governors for Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education announced the appointment of Dr. Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson as interim president of Cal U, effective Aug. 1.

“Dr. Dale” has been president of Clarion University since 2018, and interim president of Edinboro since December 2020. In addition to those roles, she is lead president for the State System’s Western Integration Dr. Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson initiative, which the Board of Governors also approved today.

The Western Integration plan calls for a single president and administrative team to lead the integrated university, which will have three campus locations.

As implementation continues, a locally-based “campus executive” will be named to deal with emergencies, participate in ceremonial events and oversee pertinent projects specific to the needs of each campus.

The goal of integration is to expand academic opportunities, strengthen support services and hold down costs for students. All three campuses will continue to offer a traditional residential experience, with on-campus classes and student activities.

“I am proud to lead Cal U into a new era of service to the students, employers and communities of southwestern Pennsylvania and beyond,” Pehrsson said.

“Strong academics, a beautiful campus and a heartfelt commitment to student success – California has it all. I look forward to getting to know the Cal U community even better, and I can’t wait to welcome our students when classes begin in August.”

Pehrsson succeeds Robert Thorn, who has served as Cal U’s interim president since Feb. 1, 2021. When “Dr. Dale” assumes her new duties, Thorn will step into a new role as Senior Vice and Chief Operations Officer (COO). In this role, he will serve on the presidential cabinet for implementation and continue as an integration team lead.

Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce ‘Purse Bash’ – September 11 The Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce will host the Annual Authentic Coach/Michael Kors/Cash & Gift Card Bash on Saturday, September 11, 2021. The Chamber fundraiser will be held at the New Eagle V.F.D. Social hall. Doors open at 5PM and drawings start at 6PM. 7 Cash Drawings/9 Handbag drawings and 3 gift card drawings. Drawings every 10 minutes. Donation is $25 for two numbers and dinner is included in ticket price.

Visit our website to purchase tickets www.monongahelaareachamber.org or call 724-258-5919 for more information.

Donora to Honor Stan "The Man" Musial Contributions Needed for Plaque and Community Reception Donora, Pennsylvania currently has two blue roadside plaques with yellow lettering commemorating the “1948 Smog” and “Cement City.” The “1948 Smog” plaque stands in front of the Donora Public Library on Meldon Avenue and the “Cement City” plaque stands to the left of Chestnut Street and the Donora Veterans Memorial off of Route 837 close to the Stan Musial Bridge. These plaques were cast and erected years ago by the Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission (PHMC) to recognize two things that give Donora incredible historic depth, but as we all know, Donora’s historic depth is deeper than just these two subjects.

The exploits of Donora and St. Louis baseball great Stan “The Man” Musial need no explanation, as they speak for themselves. To recognize an individual for a PHMC roadside plaque, that person would not just need exemplary qualifications, but be deceased for at least five years. When Stan Musial died in 2013, the requirement at that time was that a person need be deceased for ten years. In 2020, the Donora Historical Society learned that requirement had changed to just five years, so we decided to submit an application to nominate him for a PHMC plaque. This application process is extremely comprehensive and resulted in us submitting 20 copies of a 20 page application documenting why Stan Musial is worthy of his own PHMC roadside plaque among the 2,300 others that already exist throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

In March of this year, we learned that out of the 39 applications submitted to the PHMC in 2020, our application was accepted among a group of 22 others that included people like Pittsburgh artist Andy Warhol.

While the PHMC reviews and approves the applications and casts the plaque, they do not pay for it. So, our second order of business will be raising the necessary money needed to have the plaque created, in this case $2,150.

Our goal is to not only raise the necessary money for the plaque, but also host a nice reception for those attending the plaque unveiling. Any monies in excess of $2,150 for the plaque will go towards refreshments and food for the reception. Any additional monies above that will be used to print a postcard to commemorate the day and to give donations to Donora organizations that Stan would have supported like he did in the past. While ambitious, we hope we can honor Musial and give those in attendance a nice experience in Donora.

If you’re interested in attending the historical presentation, plaque unveiling ceremony and reception, please RSVP by sending us your name, number in your party, email address and phone number to be added to a list so that we can start to get a head count. The indoor events may have an attendance limit.

If you’re interested in helping with a donation toward the plaque and dedication festivities, please send a check made to the “Donora Historical Society” with a note saying the donation is for the “Stan Musial plaque” to: Donora Historical Society, P.O. Box 522, Donora, PA 15033 If you have any questions, please contact us by email at donorahistoricalsociety@gmail.com or by phone/voicemail at 724-823-0364. You can also find the schedule of events on our website’s “Stan ‘The Man’ Musial” page as it continues to evolve - https://www.sites.google.com/site/donorahistoricalsociety/stanmusial.

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Downtown Monessen Makes Some Cosmetic Upgrades

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO DELIVER MEALS IN THE MON VALLEY Do You Have A Few Hours A Week to Spare for A Worthwhile Cause?

Donora Senior Center is in desperate need of volunteers for their home delivered meals program for the Donora and Carroll township areas. (This program is also referred to “meals on wheels.”) The 3 routes take a little over an hour. You can volunteer once a week, once every other week, once a month. Mileage reimbursement is available for volunteers that drive.

Drivers and runners are needed Mondays through Fridays. Call 724-3796446 or contact us at donorasr@sphs.org.

Earlier this year, with the help of donations from local businesses, organizations, and individuals, the City of Monessen replaced the wooden planter boxes Downtown, which had rotten wood, and had been an eyesore for several years, with new stone planter boxes. Recently, the City was able to replace a nearly twoblock long stretch of sidewalk in the heart of Downtown. The sidewalk had not been replaced since 1976.

Similar to the beautification efforts in the City's parks, the City is now seeking donations for permanent benches, bike racks, and garbage cans to be installed in the City's Downtown District.

"I’m excited about the new look for the Downtown District,” said Monessen Mayor Matt Shorraw. “With more people looking to Monessen to live and invest in, it has been my ongoing priority to find ways to help improve the look of our Downtown, in order to attract businesses and investors and help improve existing businesses. This small project has been a long time coming, and I'm excited to finally see it completed."

Mayor Shorraw says that there has been an increased interest in Monessen real estate this year, and several production companies are looking at filming in Downtown Monessen in the near future.

Anyone wishing to donate a bench, garbage can, or bike rack can contact Monessen City Hall.

Tai Chi Classes at Donora Public Library The Donora Public Library welcomes anyone aged 60 or older to sign up for our eight week course - "Tai Chi for Arthritis”. There is no cost and it will be held from Mondays from 2:15 to 3:15 and Tuesdays from 12:30 to 1:30 at the Donora Public Library.

The next class session starts Aug. 9 and runs until Sept. 27. You need no experience to get started! The certified instructor, Sharif Zyhier, is an expert at introducing the forms to new students so they can start seeing the benefits first hand. To register, please call the Library, located at 510 Meldon Ave, at 724379-7940.

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Local People News Vietnam Veteran, Monongahela Native, Honored with Award

By Michael Foley B company 3/187 3rd platoon infantry (VN)

Remember the 1960’s when the military draft was in full force? Some of our local sons had to go off to Vietnam or other parts of the World in service to our country. Most were never recognized for their service.

Larry LaBryer of Monongahela was one of these boys.

LaBryer spent one year in the “field” in Vietnam with the 101st

Airborne Division at a time that new practices and procedures were being established for a more effective and proactive method for combat operations. The legacy of the soldiers who served with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Mobile) in Vietnam was the foundation of what has evolved into the air assault techniques and tactics of today. The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) recognizes the heritage of the soldiers who proved the concept of air assault operations by awarding those who meet these

Centerville Student Shines in PA Cyber Class of 2021 Engineering Fair (PRSEF) PA Cyber Class of 2021 and the Pennsylvania graduated 1,252 students.

Junior Academy of Science The Class Representative (PJAS)achieving the was Sarah Seader of Pennsylvania Science Centerville. Sarah is the Talent Search Award her daughter of Linda and junior year and the PJAS Stanley Seader. She spoke 2021 PSTS Outstanding at the virtual graduation on Senior Award. Sarah was June 8. Her speech was named a 2021 Trib Total titled, “Choices, Dreams, Sarah Seader Media Outstanding Young and Opportunities”.

Citizen Top 10 Gold Sarah was President of Student Council, DECA President, Medalist, received the 2021 Young Maker Club Secretary, American Sign Ambassador of the 21st Century 1st Language Club VP, Youth Place Award, and received the DECA Ambassadors Co-VP, and History International Emerging Leader Club President. She was a member of Honor Award.

Sarah received several scholarships, the National Honor Society, Science Club, Book Club, Bible Club, and including the Vulcan Merit, Gazalie Honors, Booker Leadership, PA Newspaper writer/designer.

Sarah participated in the Westing- DECA State, Washington Financial, house Science Honors Institute, From Alex With Love, Ross DiMarco, STAR, Battle of the Books, Project and the Ralph W. Young WCCF High Altitude-Weather Balloon Scholarship. Sarah will be attending Launch, 3D Printing, Digital California University of Pennsylvania Fabrication-Laser Cutting, and the through the Honors Program. She Air Force Association CyberPatriot will pursue a dual major in Business National Defense Competition Team. Administration and Biology on her She presented research through the path to Veterinary School.

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Grandinette Receives Scholarship from Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce

The Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce recently awarded Rebecca Grandinette with their annual Scholarship Award. Rebecca is the daughter of Matthew and Tracy Grandinette of Monongahela. Funds raised at the annual Golf Outing help fund the Scholarship. Pictured above (L to R): Karen Langol, Noel’s Primitive’s, Rebecca Grandinette, Dr. Randall Rodriguez, D.M.D., President of MACC and Michelle DeHosse, Vice President, MACC.

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Business & Merchant News Area Rotaries and Washington County Community Foundation Help HealthPlex Imaging Bring More Comfort to Breast Imaging Breast imaging has come a long way over the years to have crisper, clearer images; and, while mammograms are the best tool for early detection, it is not something that most women are eagerly to approach because of the discomfort associated with it.

Early detection is key to winning the fight against breast cancer and getting a yearly screening mammogram is proven to increase survival and quality of life. HealthPlex Imaging, in Rostraver Twp., has made strides to keep women up to date on their screenings and maintain that a more comfortable mammogram will encourage more women to have their yearly Shown with HOLOGIC® Area Rotary groups pose with MVHR staff and donation screening. Earlier this year, area Rotary Clubs and The SmartCurveTM Breast Stabilization check. Front row: Melissa Marion, director The Washington County Community Foundation provided funding System are left to right: Melissa Monongahela Valley Hospital Foundation; Maryann to HealthPlex Imaging for the latest breast imaging technology.

Marion, director, The Monongahela Konsugar, manager, HealthPlex Imaging; Coleen Arnowitz, The HOLOGIC® SmartCurveTM Breast Stabilization Valley Hospital Foundation; Jeanette Charleroi Rotary; Darlene Kruth, Pleasant Hills Rotary; Eva System has been operational for two weeks, at HealthPlex Petruska, mammography supervisor, Jovanovic, Pleasant Hills Rotary; and Steve Arnowitz, HealthPlex Imaging; Maryann Charleroi Rotary. Back row; Kristen Joseph, Imaging, providing area women with a more comfortable mamKonsugar, manager, HealthPlex Monessen/Rostraver Rotary; Terri Allen, West Newton mogram without compromising the accuracy of their imaging.

Imaging; and Karen Sphar, allocations Rotary; Tom Yoder, Belle Vernon Rotary; Jamie Roberts, Rotary Clubs from Belle Vernon, Charleroi, Monessen/ and programs manager, Washington Monongahela Rotary; Mike Thornton, Monongahela Rotary; Rostraver, Monongahela, Pleasant Hills and West Newton County Community Foundation. and Jennifer Bomba, Monessen/Rostraver Rotary pulled their resources and received matching grant money from Rotary International to donate $10,000 to The Monongahela Valley Hospital Foundation for the new system. In addition to fundraising, Melissa Marion, director, The Monongahela Valley Hospital Foundation, was many club members donated their own money to support this project. The so grateful for their support. “It is truly remarkable what this community is able Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) gifted $5,000 to com- to do when they come together to support our great health system. On behalf plete the purchase. Their donation was part of their 2020 Capacity-Building of everyone at Monongahela Valley Hospital, I am grateful to the local Rotary Clubs, Rotary International and the Washington County Community Grants.

When asked about working with the local Rotary clubs and the WCCF, Foundation,” said Mrs. Marion.

Washington Health System, Cardiac Diagnostics Earns Echocardiography Reaccreditation by IAC Washington Health System, Cardiac Diagnostics located in Washington, PA has been granted an additional three-year term of accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in Echocardiography in the area(s) of Adult Transthoracic, Adult Transesophageal, Adult Stress.

In addition, their Peters Township Diagnostic Center, located in McMurray, PA has also been granted an additional three-year term of accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in Echocardiography in the area(s) of Adult Transthoracic. This latest accreditation awarded to Washington Health System demonstrates the facility’s ongoing commitment to providing quality patient care in echocardiography.

Echocardiography is used to assess different areas of the heart and can detect heart disease or signs of serious conditions. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, followed closely by stroke as the fourth highest cause of death. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), more than 2,150 Americans die each day from cardiovascular disease which amounts

to about one every 40 seconds.

There are many factors that contribute to an accurate diagnosis based on echocardiography. The training and experience of the sonographer performing the procedure, the type of equipment used and the quality assessment metrics each facility is required to measure, all contribute to a positive patient outcome. IAC accreditation is a “seal of approval” that patients can rely on as an indicator of consistent quality care and a dedication to continuous improvement.

Accreditation by IAC indicates that Washington Health System, Cardiac Diagnostics has undergone an intensive application and review process and is found to be in compliance with the published Standards. Comprised of a detailed self-evaluation followed by a thorough review by a panel of medical experts, the IAC accreditation process enables both the critical operational and technical components of the applicant facility to be assessed, including representative case studies and their corresponding final reports.

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The Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce recently held a Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Anarchy Ink located at 202 West Main Street in Monongahela, PA. Clarence Pettyjohn is the Owner. To schedule an appointment with Anarchy Ink, please contact Clarence at 724-518-2515.

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The Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce recently selected the Mon Valley Alliance (MVA) as their July Business of the Month. The Mon Valley Alliance is a Certified Economic Development Organization, recognized by the PA Department of Community and Economic Development, dedicated to improving the economy in the MiddleMonongahela Valley of Southwestern Pennsylvania (Allegheny, Fayette, Greene, Washington, and Westmoreland Counties). MVA’s core initiatives are Industrial Land Development, Business Development & Community Development supporting our mission to bridge our industrial foundation to a future of economic growth in the Mid-Mon Valley Region.

To find out more about the MVA, visit their website at https://www.monvalleyalliance.org/, or call 724-565-5636.

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New City Mission Thrift Store Opens in Monongahela Store Proceeds to Benefit the Homeless On Monday, July 19, City Mission celebrated the Grand Opening of its newest City Mission Thrift Store at 211 W. Main Street in Monongahela.

The opening ceremony was held at 10:00am at the new store with prayer, remarks from City Mission staff and noted figures in the community, a ribboncutting ceremony, and an invitation to shop the new store. The store opened to the public for shopping at 11:00am, with prize giveaways every hour, a KLOVE radio booth on-site, and merchandise specifically chosen for grand opening shoppers.

Last summer, the Mission closed their Monongahela Thrift Store following a change in building ownership. They decided to re-open the store in Monongahela at a new location. “We have a good customer-base here,” explained Brian Johansson, City Mission’s Chief Operating Officer, “and I think they were sad to see us go.”

City Mission purchased the old McCrory’s building on Main Street, which had been converted into a flooring store and then sat empty for the past three years. Once the Mission purchased the building, renovations began.

Community members stepped up to offer their time and expertise to paint, build, replace lighting, and complete other tasks to help renovate the space for thrift store needs. With all their hard work along with the great work of local contractors, the City Mission Thrift Store will be a beautiful addition to Monongahela’s downtown area and a fun place to find great deals.

The new location, City Mission’s seventh Thrift Store, is just a few blocks from where the old store had been. It marks the first time City Mission has purchased a building for the purpose of opening a thrift store.

One hundred percent of the proceeds from all seven City Mission Thrift Stores support the life-transforming programs and services for the homeless residents at the Mission. Please visit www.citymission.org for more information.

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YOUR HEALTH Wound Center Helps People Enjoy Life Again On June 12, 2021, Shauna Jannotta walked down the aisle to marry John Polefko with ease thanks to the care she has been receiving at Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Center for Wound Management for the past 20 years. When Shauna began receiving treatment at the Center, she was living with a wound on her toe that wouldn’t heal. She also was coping with neuropathy, a disease of peripheral nerves that causes numbness and weakness, that resulted from chemotherapy treatments. It wasn’t until she consulted with Dr. Richard Young, a podiatrist at the Center for Wound Management, that she began to have relief.

“I was in college at the time and I had weekly appointments with Dr. Young,” she said. “The entire staff was very thorough, and they were determined to heal my wound. They gave me choices that no one else offered. Through the years, the staff has become like family to me,” she added.

At the Center, Shauna’s toe was debrided. When a wound occurs, the affected area can become overrun with dead tissue that can hinder the body’s ability to recover and develop

new skin. Removal of the dead skin, or debridement, may be necessary to promote healing. She also wore an orthopedic boot with special inserts to take pressure off of her toe. She continues to receive maintenance care with Dr. Young.

Shauna was among the first patients at MVH’s Center for Wound Management. For the past 20 years, the Center has treated people with chronic, non-healing wounds by providing advanced wound technology and procedures. Skin grafting, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, dressing changes, follow-up for ostomy patients, compression/ lymphedema therapy and nutritional assessments are among the many types of care provided.

A chronic, non-healing wound is one that is present for longer than four to six weeks and is not showing signs of improvement. Common types of chronic wounds include diabetic foot injuries, venous ulcers between the ankle and knee due to poor circulation, pressure ulcers commonly known as bedsores, vascular ulcers, complex surgical wounds, traumatic injuries and burns.

“There are many factors that can

make chronic wounds difficult to heal including circulation, diabetes, smoking, age, long-term effects of radiation or medication or general nutrition,” explained Dr. Young. “Every wound is different and every person heals differently and that’s why it is important to receive care for chronic wounds,” he added.

When a person seeks care at the Center, they have a team of skilled physicians and certified wound care nurses who determine the underlying cause of the wound, create a personalized treatment plan and teach the patient how to properly care for their wound. The multidisciplinary team may also include a diabetic educator, occupational therapist and, if needed, a visiting nurse.

Some wounds require Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, which is an advanced treatment that employs oxygen at levels higher than atmospheric pressure to promote natural healing.

Regardless of the type of wound treatment needed, a physician’s prescription is not necessary unless a per-

At Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Center for Wound Management, Shauna Jannotta receives treatment from Dr. Richard Young as Annette Necciai, certified wound ostomy nurse, looks on.

son’s insurance requires a referral or preauthorization for treatment.

“As a dental hygienist, I am on my feet all day. I cannot imagine living with the pain I experienced before I went to the Center for Wound Management. I am very grateful for the care they gave to me,” Shauna added.

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The Orthopedic Group Offers New Treatment for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis In the United States, nearly five out of every 1,000 people over the age of 50 have symptoms from spinal stenosis. Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of one or more spaces in the spine which can compress the spinal cord or nerve roots exiting each vertebrae.

It can occur anywhere in the spine but most commonly occurs in the lower back or neck. Symptoms can range from back and neck pain to numbness, tingling and weakness in the arms and legs. Until now, treatment for this condition included selfhelp remedies such as the application of heat or cold and exercise; medications for pain; physical therapy; steroid injections; and surgery.

Anthony Cuneo, M.D., Ph.D., who specializes Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with The Orthopedic Group, offers the new Vertiflex™ Procedure for people who suffer from lower lumbar spinal stenosis.

The Vertiflex Procedure is a clinically proven, minimally invasive treatment that delivers long-term relief from leg and back pain associated with lower lumbar spinal stenosis. For this procedure, Dr. Cuneo places a small spacer inside the spine without the removal of any nearby bone or tissue. Once inserted, the spacer’s arms

open around the spinous processes, which are the bumps people can feel around their spine, to help open the narrowed spinal canal and increase space for the affected nerves. The spacer helps to keep pressure off of the nerves that cause back and leg pain.

The procedure, which Dr. Cuneo performs at Monongahela Valley Hospital, is a same-day procedure that does not require an overnight hospital stay.

“We are extremely excited to offer Vertiflex, which is a state-of-the-art minimally-invasive treatment to help people for symptoms from spinal stenosis,” said Dr. Cuneo. “Often, patients are able to cope with their low back and leg pain with non-surgical treatments. However, there are times where this is not enough.

Vertiflex offers an exciting new treatment that has less recovery time, less risk of complications and similar results when compared to more invasive, traditional spine surgery.”

The Orthopedic Group has offices in Charleroi, Rostraver Township, California, Mt. Lebanon and Uniontown. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 724379-5802.

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SPORTS PONY League World Series Returns to Area in 2021

6th Annual BVA Football Golf Outing

By Lois Thomson If you check out the website for the PONY League World Series, you'll see a time clock clicking down the number of days, hours, minutes, and even seconds until the start of the 2021 Series. Oh yeah, they're looking forward to it.

The games will be held at Lew Hays PONY Field in Washington, Pa., and will run from Aug. 13 – 18, with additional activities taking place at a pre-event Fan Fest Aug. 12. The championship game will be played Aug. 18 at 6 p.m.

"We're swinging for the fences," said Jeff Kotula, president of the Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency, and added that the event "brings together our local communities to present an international event."

Tournament organizers are excited to have the games resume this season after the pandemic shutdown in 2020, but activities won't be completely back to normal. The tournament usually consists of 10 teams from national and international zones, but because of travel restrictions, the Mexican, European, and Asia-Pacific Zones will not be sending representatives¬¬ this year.

The field, therefore, will be made up of eight teams: the four American Zones – North, South, East, and West – plus Puerto Rico from the Caribbean Zone; Host Area 1 and Host Area 2 teams (comprising students from six local high schools); and one from Washington.

A team from Chinese Taipei had won the 2018 and 2019 tournaments, so 2021 will showcase a new winner.

The PONY League – which stands for Protect Our Nation's Youth – was originally organized in 1951 in Washington, Pa., with the purpose of enabling youngsters who played Little League baseball to transition from a smaller field (60 feet between bases) to the largersized diamond. For the first 30 years, the finals – for the world's top 13- and 14-year-old teams – were held in various states across the country.

However, in 1981, World Series Tournaments, Incorporated was put in charge of running the tournament and designated the location to be Washington, Pa. Tickets for the 2021 tournament are $6 for adults for a single game, or $25 for a weekly pass. Children 14-and-under will pay $4 or $15 respectively. Fans in attendance might see players who could later be part of an MLB team: Hall of Famers Tony Gwynn and Cal Ripken, Jr., are among those who played through the PLWS, as well as current Pirates pitcher Chase De Jong, who was a starter for the 2008 Long Beach World Champions.

For updated information, visit the PONY League World Series website at www.plws.org.

Pictured at Cedarbrook Golf course in Rostraver Township are sponsor of the 1978 BVA Foursome, Dr. Robert Klanchar, coach Jeff Petrucci, Bill Contz, Jim Schivley and Dan Wassilchalk

The Belle Vernon Area Mon Valley football dynasty began with coach Jeff Petrucci’s 1978 and 1979 Big 10 conference championship teams.

“We never lost a conference game,” recalled the BVA Hall of Fame coach.

Three of those BVA Football Hall of Fame players, offensive/defensive tackle Bill Contz, Halfback Jim Schivley, and Quarterback Dan Wassilchalk, returned to their roots to celebrate with their coach memories of over four decades ago. The event was part of the 6th annual BVA Football Golf Outing at Cedarbrook Golf Course held on Friday, June 18, 2021.

“I was a ten-year old BVA elementary student,” Dr. Klanchar recalls, “when coach Petrucci and his band of players walked like giants on the Leopard gridiron and made their impression. In our youth we begin dreaming about the fulfillment of our lives and those football moments helped shape the man I became. I salute these heroes from my formative past.”

Mon Chamber Scholarship Golf Outing Set for August 22 The Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Seventh Annual Scholarship Golf Outing on August 22, with a shotgun start at 8:30AM. The golf event will be held at the Mon Valley Country Club.

The cost is $100 and includes Golf/Dinner and prizes. For more information contact Dr. Randall Rodriguez at 724-258-4440. This fundraiser benefits the MACC Ringgold Scholarship Fund.

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Cornhole Tournament Will Benefit Area Veterans Veterans Place of Washington will be holding their “7th Annual Cornhole Classic” tournament on September 18, 2021. Registration is now open.

Enjoy a day filled with good times – Air Mail Contest, Chinese Auction, 50/50, Food, Beverages, Music, and of course our Infamous Cornhole Tournament.

Doors open for the event at 11:00AM, and the tournament begins at 12:00 noon. This year, there will be two tournaments that run simultaneously: A Social Tournament, and an Advanced Tournament. Details for each are as follows: Social Registration: $75/team Grand Prize: $500 Second Place: $200 Third Place: Free Team Registration for 2022 Tournament Advanced (No More Than 1 Pro Player Per Team) Registration: $100/Team Grand Prize: $1,000, Second Place: $200 Third Place: Free Team Registration for 2022 Tournament Register Now Before Tickets Run Out! Only 60 Social Teams and 60 Advanced Teams will be registered for the event. The tournament will be held at the RMU Island Sports Center (Driving Range), located at 7600 Grand Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15225 Spectator tickets are also available at $10 each. For more information and to register, please visit our website at https://www.veteransplaceusa.org/cornhole/ or call 412-363-0500 X213, or Email Jgilmore@Veteransplaceusa.org All proceeds benefit Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard. Veterans Place, a Pittsburgh 501c3 Nonprofit is dedicated to supporting the veteran population with housing, employment, transportation, and supportive services.

July Winners From the Youghiogheny Country Club Women’s Nine Hole Golf League

Youghiogheny Country Club Women’s Nine Hole Golf League winners on July 15 were Sarah Gossman the winner and Ginger Spang, runner-up of Low Net.

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Local Worship Calvary Chapel South Pittsburgh ‘Blessing Warehouse’ Serving Local Families

By Charlotte Hopkins During a time when families are struggling, volunteers from Calvary Chapel South Pittsburgh (CCSP) Church in West Elizabeth has stepped up to help them with the ‘Blessing Warehouse’. They have collected basic care items including clothes, shoes, coats/jackets, and blankets, along with select furniture and much-needed houseware items. They are then given to families who are in search of necessities. Whether they are seeking clothes, a dresser, a few kitchen items, or if they are victims of flooding or a housefire and have lost everything, no family is turned away.

There is no application process or income requirement to be eligible for assistance.

Lorraine Pilon beamed as she talked about how fulfilling it is to volunteer with the Blessing Warehouse.

“In this life, we all are touching one another, our beings, our spirits we're all one, we are all touching one another,” said Pilon. “And we gain from the people who come here. We have a homeless outreach also. We gain from them, their stories we get to share with them. We share the Lord's work.

We share the Lord's word. You just go home from these things, from meeting the people, filled with how blessed and how fortunate you are but what a blessing it is to mix with others. It is much a blessing to us as it is to the people who come here.” Their Homeless Outreach program delivers items to the homeless in Pittsburgh.

They are currently accepting donations of any kind. Men's clothes are always in high demand. They also collect donations of book bags and school supplies all year round that they pass out to children in local com-

Volunteers Lisa Sobeck and Mark Rickard sorting clothes that will be passed out to others as a blessing.

Volunteers of the Blessing Warehouse are ready to help others to get back on their feet. From right to left: Mark Rickard, Lorraine Pilon, Mimi Reyes, Noah Sobeck, Lisa Sobeck, and Breanna Sobeck.

munities returning to school in August. Donations can be delivered to the Blessing Warehouse, located at 812 Sixth Street, in West Elizabeth, during their hours of operation, every other Saturday from 9 AM – 11 AM. Volunteer, Mark Rickard, stated simply, “It's all about helping people, and by serving others, we are serving the Lord.”

Anyone with specific requests or looking for further information can contact the Blessing Warehouse at 412-656-1304.

Bishop David Bonnar Returns Home to St. Gabriel for Special Mass liturgy," Skirtich said.

Following Mass, Bonnar presented Bishop David Skirtich with a $5,000 Bonnar came home check to be used for earlier this summer. new statues at the four The South Hills churches of the parish native, and former - St. Gabriel, Nativity priest of the Diocese in South Park, St. of Pittsburgh, was Valentine in Bethel named bishop of the Park and St. Germaine Diocese of Youngsin Bethel Park. town, Ohio, in the fall Bishop David Bonnar greets churchgoers at St. "In gratitude for the of 2020. Last month, Gabriel in Whitehall. many blessings, I have Bonnar celebrated a received from my parhomecoming Mass at his former parish – a place that truly ents and the St. Gabriel upbringing," Bonnar said. "I believe it is so imporformed his life's mission.

Bonnar was raised in St. Gabriel of tant for everyone to look forward to the Sorrowful Virgin Church in Our Lady of Hope knowing that the Whitehall. The church is now part of front windshield is larger than the Our Lady of Hope Parish. Bonnar rearview mirror. I believe the best is attended St. Gabriel Elementary yet to be."

Bonnar's inspiring message to the School and graduated from SetonLaSalle High School in 1980, as part congregation complements his of the first graduating class of that Episcopal Motto as a new bishop, "That all may be one." That is espenewly formed high school.

While a priest in the Diocese of cially important as many parishes Pittsburgh, he served in New Castle, throughout the Diocese of Pittsburgh Greenfield, Bethel Park, Mt. are currently undergoing many Lebanon and Wexford. Bonnar also changes. Bonnar is experiencing simiserved as rector of St. Paul Seminary, lar changes in the Diocese of director of vocations and director of Youngstown as mergers and church closings may soon be on the horizon the office of permanent deacons.

For a time, he was also a chaplain in the northeast Ohio diocese, as well. for the Pittsburgh Steelers and His engaging personality and strong Bonnar served as editor of "The leadership made him the ideal candiPriest" magazine, a national publica- date in the role of dedicated servant to tion published by Our Sunday Visitor. the thousands of Catholics in He has been a priest for nearly 33 Youngstown.

"The work of fostering unity is years.

"The foundation for my life was something I learned in the home from formed right here," Bonnar said as he my dear parents, George and Bernie stood on the altar with Father John Bonnar. Unity is something that I Skirtich, pastor of Our Lady of Hope have sought to achieve in all my Parish. Bonnar and Skirtich were priestly assignments," Bishop Bonnar classmates in high school and in sem- said.

The inaugural Our Lady of Hope inary. "It is a great honor having a newly named bishop and native son Summer Fest will be held at St. from our parish preside at a Sunday Valentine Aug. 11-14.

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August 2021 ATKINSON, Carolyn, 78, of South Park, died July 15. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

BAUER, Clement J. Jr., 88, of Bethel Park, died June 25. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home in South Park.

BERNARDI, Helen Gertrude, 91, of Pleasant Hills, died July 2. Arrangements

by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

BOOTH, Joseph Wayne (AKA The Fiddler), 75, of Jefferson Borough (formerly of Clairton), died July 5. Arrangements

by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

CAPANNA, Daniel E. Sr., 93, of South Park (formerly of Pleasant Hills), died July 5. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

CARDELLO, Joseph Matthew Sr., 71, of Bethel Park, died July 4. Arrangements

by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

CARSON, Jack, 69, of Charleroi, died July 8. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi.

CHILZER, John J., 74, of Charleroi (formerly of Fallowfield Township), died June 20. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

CHIODO, Dustin M., 35, of Bentleyville, died June 27. Arrangements

by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

CLINGERMAN, Emma Regina, 81, of Monongahela, died June 26.

Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

CONNER, Marabelle, 98, of Finleyville, died June 29. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home in South Park.

COOLEY, Rita M. (MARTIN), 78, of Bethel Park, died July 4. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home in South Park.

COOPER, Dennis A., 66, of South Park, died July1. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home in South Park.

COUGHENOUR, Diane L., 62, of Monessen, died June 28. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi.

DANIELS, Rosemarie V., 88, of Bethel Park, died June 24. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

DERBISH, Shawn M., 33, of Bethel Park, died June 19. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home in South Park.

DEZORT, Dorothy Conlogue, 95, of Baldwin, died July 7. Arrangements by

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FISHER, John J., 70, of South Park, died July 7. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

FISHER, Raymond Leonard, 73, formerly of Charleroi, died June 20.

Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi.

GANSLER, Jean, 96, of Charleroi, died July 3. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi.

GERBER, George F. Jr., 80, of Bethel Park, died June 25. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home in South Park.

GORMAN, Jeanne (MISTICK), 72, of West Mifflin (formerly of Baldwin), died June 24. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

GRANDSTAFF, Richard Lee, 71, of Bethel Park, died June 30. Arrangements

by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

GRISER, William A. “Bullet” Sr., 86, of Bethel Park, died June 30. Arrangements

by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

GURECKA, Joseph “Lou”, 94, of Jefferson Hills, died June 24.

Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

HERRIE, Barbara, 86, of Bethel Park, died July 14. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

HOUSEMAN, Patricia A., 86, of Charleroi, died June 25. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi.

IZZO, Wilma, 100, of Monongahela, died July 6. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi.

KATLUBECK, Andrew P. III, 59, of Bethel Park, died July 5. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home in South Park.

KUCHMA, Ronald Lee, 71, of Bethel Park, died July 8. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

KUKICH, Stella (TINTOR), 93 of Jefferson Hills, died June 20.

Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

KUSKIL, JoAnn, 75, of South Park, died July 13. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

LEBETZ, Walter, 92, of South Park, (formerly of Elrama) died July 15.

Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant

Hills.

LeDONNE, Lawrence “Larry”, 86, of Pleasant Hills, died July 13. Arrangements

by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

LEECH, George H., 87, of McMurray, died June 26. Arrangements.by David J. Henney Funeral Home in South Park.

LETTERIO, Louise, 83, of Jefferson Hills, died June 22. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

LEWIS, Benjamin “Ben” Sr., 90, of Finleyville, died June 27. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

LITZ, Arthur H., 83, of Jefferson Hills, (formerly of Pleasant Hills), died June 28.

Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

LOITTIT, Joshua M., 28, of Monongahela, died June 29.

Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

LOWE, Albert “Dean”, 55, of Dunlevy, died July 4. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi.

LYONS, Thomas, 73, of Bethel Park, died June 25. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

McFEELY, Laurel, 46, of Charleroi, died July 13. Arrangements by SchrockHogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi.

MILLER, Andrea J., 57, of Pleasant Hills, died July 8. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

MOEBUS, Carol J., 84, of Monongahela, died July 11. Arrangements

by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

MOORE, Arthur Edward “Ed”, 73, of Pleasant Hills, died July 14. Arrangements

by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

NAAB, Robert J., 86, of Bethel Park, died June 19. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

NAVE, Lois E., 92, of Bethel Park, died July 10. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home in South Park.

PAPE, Audrey M. (GRAHAM), 91, of Bethel Park, died June 20. Arrangements

by David J. Henney Funeral Home in South Park.

PASCOE, Clara Lou, 67, of Speers, died July 7. Arrangements by Melenyzer Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. in Roscoe.

PETROVICH, Paul, 80, of Jefferson Hills, died July 2. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson

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PINNIX, Sonja Lynn, 54, of Baldwin, died June 19. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

POLASKI, Barbara D., 67, of New Eagle, died June 29. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

POLCAWICH, Ronald, 73, of Jefferson Hills (formerly of Elrama), died June 25. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

PRICE, Khlar Linwood, Jr., 86, of Fallowfield Township, died June 24.

Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi.

RHODES, George H., 87, of Bethel Park, died July 3. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home in South Park.

ROBISON, Maymie Glee, 89, of Fallowfield Township, died June 20.

Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi.

SALERA, Denise, 66, of Whitehall, died June 25. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

SAVAGE, Virginia A. (WAKEFILED), 68, of Monessen, died June 26.

Arrangements by William Bautz Funeral Home in New Eagle.

SCABILLONI, Frank A., 59, of Bethel Park, died June 23. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home in South Park.

SCHWINDT, Paul, 88, of South Park, died June 26. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

SNYDER, Donald J., 63, of Bethel Park, died July 14. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home in South Park.

SOKOLOWSKI, Juanita, 82, of Whitehall, died June 22. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

STENGER, Elmer, 99, of Bethel Park, died June 23. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

TOMPKINS, Philip, 68, of South Park, died June 29. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township.

TRAX, John A., 87, of Finleyville, died June 24. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home in South Park.

VOLK, John, 72, of Venetia, died June 27. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

WHEELER, Marlene (BICKERTON), 71, of Floreffe in Jefferson Hills, died June 18. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

WINWOOD, Patricia, 71, of Fallowfield Township, died June 24.

Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi.

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Home & Garden Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania District X Annual Meeting The Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania will hold its District X Annual Meeting at the Waynesburg Lions Club Park on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. The meeting will take place in the Jaycee Pavilion, in Waynesburg, PA, beginning at 9:30 AM. District X encompasses southwestern Pennsylvania, and Washington, Green and Fayette Counties.

This meeting will feature Martha Alexander, of the Great Meadows Garden Club, as the speaker who will present a program titled, “The Mysteries of Hydrangeas.” There will also be raffle baskets, a 50/50 drawing, a Ways and Means table, and a catered lunch. The tickets for the program, and lunch, are $22 each.

If you are interested in participating (you do not have to be a garden club member to attend), or for more information, contact Sandra Grilli, at slgrilli@hotmail.com, and put “District X Annual Meeting” in the subject line.

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BALDWIN BOROUGH Andrew Gower Cheryl Ann Blosl Gomati Dhami Treefrog Holding LLC Estate of James Dowd Scott Hernishin Estate of Leonard Kimoroski Donna Mullner Lynn Smith Francis Quirin II Estate of John Krocker Prabhat Parajuli Lucas Nix Karl Wright Constanza Fuentes Tiffany Leigh Marie Lazzari Zachary Seymore Gregory Utzig Cathy King Jeffrey Peck Mark Babic Estate of John Erfort Augustus Georges III Joan Capone Albert Altkowiak Jeffrey Sadler Madison Smith Debra Suzanne Bellisario Dave Kaslewicz

Julianna Cranmer Herman Kramer Bidya and Januka Acharya Quality Homes Property Solutions LLC Zachary Webb Eric Dong Chrisopher Kovaly and Allison Kelly Ronald and Lorraine Butler John and Leah Reitmeyer Vincent and Anna Marie Edwards Gregory and Lynn Sheldon Krupa Babin Gurung Jeremy Cenci and Amanda Henning Stanley and Sue Fedorowicz Bruno Wanzy and Karen Kosikowski Pamela and Christine Collins Donald Yoho and Hilary Nagy Jordon and Kaitlyn Weiland MB Property Holdings LLC Maria Neumeyer and Dana Didolce Sean Tobin and Heather Brinkley Jeffrey Greer Jennifer Mazzie Radha Krishna and Rukumini Thapa Dhungana Amanda Benner Carl and Danielle Meixner Malcom East Samuel Schneider and Nicole Eiben Anthony Pletz

5248 Blossom Road 54 Burgess St. 448 Jenne Drive 281 Mary St. 1339 Short St. 518 Barbara Drive 3036 Churchview Ave. 5229 E. Willock Road 454 Elaine Drive 138 Green Glen Drive 5152 Janie Drive 131 Macek Drive 3110 Vernon Ave. 3637 Wallace Drive 2825 Wenger St. Unknown Address 638 Agnew Road 1165 Camarta Drive 5386-5388 Chestnut St. 3183 Churchview Ave. 143 Hollowhaven Drive 131 Kathleen Drive 5441 Koeffler St. 424 Lois Drive 5260 Ranchview Drive 5375 Sagebrush Drive 1612 Elderslee Road 3121 Vernon Ave. 169 Wildwood Ave.

$200,000. $65,000. $205,000. $60,000. $286,000. $165,000. $163,000. $163,000. $220,000. $305,340. $150,000. $165,000. $160,000. $142,000. $166,920. $135,000. $210,000. $390,000. $55,000. $244,900. $195,000. $120,000. $110,000. $150,199. $175,000. $190,000. $149,900. $197,000. $123,500.

BALDWIN TOWNSHIP Adam Jeffrey Reeves

Timothy Escajeda and Alexandra Kairys

721 Rose Lane

$172,000.

BENTLEYVILLE Freedom Mortgage Corp.

Ronald Malik

603 Washington St.

$66,500.

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5999 Baptist Road 1256 Bethel Green Drive 34 Conestoga Drive 925 Copsewood Drive 1132 Grouse Run Drive 659 Horning Road 5016 Lindermer Ave. 5307 Main St. 753 Marvle Valley Drive 167 Rolling Road 5854 Shirley Drive 194 Spartan Drive 186 Stonewood Drive 1006 Timberidge Drive 410 Timberidge Drive 2812 W Munroe St. 2814 Walnut St. 337 Allandale Drive 5996 Bethelman Ave. 196 Bluestone Drive 5409 Brightwood Road 5388 Elm St. 522 Fruitwood Drive 1027 Highfield Road 4946 Linda Drive 3663 Maplevue Drive 723 McMurray Road 2794 Milford Drive

$576,000. $453,000. $236,000. $301,000. $360,000. $100,000. $218,000. $129,900. $300,000. $285,167. $198,500. $120,000. $320,000. $160,000. $138,000. $133,000. $165,000. $270,000. $293,000. $365,000. $230,000. $94,000. $265,000. $179,900. $233,900. $220,000. $189,900. $225,000.

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(NewsUSA) -Right now, moving may be a little challenging as property value has gone up tremendously and the number of homes on the market is low. The next best option is to remodel and expand your home office, home gym, or add a patio for outdoor gatherings.

If you own your home and have a mortgage, a cash-out refinancing option may be an easy way to have the money to tackle your home improvement project. Since interest rates are still quite low now may be a good time to tap into your home's equity. Many homeowners may not realize that cash-out refinancing can help fund these projects. A cash-out refinance is not a second mortgage. It is borrowing against the equity in your home or money you have already paid towards your mortgage.

A cash-out refinance will require that you refinance your home most likely (Continued on following page.)

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BETHEL PARK Estate of Jeffrey Scott Estate of Ronald Relosky Camela Roslie Estate of Joel Stewart Spivack Frank Meta Jr. Albert Gediohn Estate of Joseph Frank Battaglia CorNol LLC Raymond Rudolph Jose Reyes Jeffery Zeiler Daniel Dailey Blake McNally Estate of Franklin Cone Eleanor Debski trustee Gary Geiger Brian Tischler trustee Michelle Mercuri Kathleen Sommerfield trustee Carl Vogel Paul Comodor Claire Rokicki Cool Springs Assoc. L.P. Daniel Flynn Michael Patcher III Robert Horn trustee Sam Gregg Brian Sullivan

Matt Sniegocki Elizabeth Pagano David John and Debra Sue Lafferty Patricia Scott Ryan Fisher trustee Michael and Bethany Pelikan Jason Waugaman Victor Wallace II Jeffrey and Valerie Lynne Marraccini Eileen Reiner Kate Serdy Charles and Nathaniel Morrison Tiple Alpha Heights LLC Anthony and Jillian Pawlos Yuba and Monica Thapa Edward Salopek and Barbara Creighton Jerome Daniel and Alexandra Irmburg Sadlo Gabriel Kooreman and Puvithel Rajan Albert and Marsha Gediohn Gina and Paula Fonzi Daniel Berry IV and Jenna Rosenberg Anastasia Belashova Cadence Invests LLC Casey Davidson Jonathan Peter and Amber Nicole Ross Kevin Mark and Andrienne Virginia Baldini Deanna Kovell Nikolas Roth Knueven and Mary Winger

345 Pinehaven Drive 1514 Stoltz Road 348 Allandale Drive 624 Arkwood Drive 1241 Berryman Ave. 2742 Bethel Crest Drive 1040 Cork Drive 534 Fruitwood Drive 5606 Glen Hill Drive 1064 Glen Oak Drive 545 Glenrock Drive 867 Hershire Drive 1147 Logan Road 924 Logan Road 3644 Maplevue Drive 1278 Mcknight Drive 5930 Murdock Ave. 1017 Surrey Woods Drive 136 Thunderwood Drive 2702 Bethel Crest Drive 4975 Brightwood Road 3212 Comanche Road 1001 Cool Springs Drive 6023 Dublin Road 165 Graeser Ave. 134 Great Rock Drive 2904 Idaho Ave. 44 Setter Place

BRENTWOOD Harka Bahadur Rai John Nicklas Bryan Brown Estate of Donald Lacher Tristan Harris Charles Krieger Brandon Enos Timothy Ketter Colin Austin Estate of Gerald Stewart Trainor William Brant

Christopher Weigold and Amy Russman Mojo Properties LLC Katie Brown John Joseph Maloney II Ncholas and Nicole Novak Georges Jabra and Anthony Bou Rjeili Joseph and Christian Aggazio Dyonisius Dedi Utomo Adam Young and Amelia Spangler Kara Stanek Cayla Zdrojewski

63 Bellanca Ave. 2731 Pyramid Ave. 66 Bellanca Ave. 3611 Kaufman Ave. 28 Sceneridge Ave. 115 Bauman Ave. 4034 Cloverlea St. 3729 Oakton Road 127 Owendale Ave. 3214 Kestner Ave. 312 Radisson Road

$144,200. $122,000. $135,000. $106,000. $67,500. $53,000. $128,000. $94,000. $200,000. $117,824. $78,000.

CARROLL TOWNSHIP Bradley Peters B & B Properties & Rentals LLC Aaron Freedom Michael Black

Nicholas Aaron Feld Nicholas Hensley and Alexandra Bodner Frank and Margaret Romeo Rebecca Clausner

1535 Fourth St. 145 Route 837 127 1/2 Diane Drive 11 Spruce Aly

$80,000. $145,000. $255,000. $128,000.

$223,000. $291,794. $275,000. $142,000. $115,000. $329,900. $255,000. $257,000. $306,500. $298,000. $230,000. $215,000. $120,000. $225,000. $285,000. $395,000. $192,000. $327,000. $265,000. $350,000. $245,750. $172,500. $4,330,000. $174,900. $240,000. $410,000. $122,000. $375,000.

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CHARLEROI Joann Killmeyer Thomas Rauchfuss Robert Parola Paul Reed Anders Samuel Bongiorno Connie Allensworth PNC Bank NA Tyler Thayer trustee Juraj Staskoi Charles Cameron James Davenport Jr. Scott Nowakowski

Darneil Barron DB Rentals LLC LSRMF MH Master Participation Trust 2 John DiEugenio Jr. and Sarah DiEugenio Roy Kuhel DB Rentals LLC Lemon Enterprises LLC DB Rentals LLC Jonathan Rach Mark Anthony Smith DB Rentals LLC DB Rentals LLC

1006 McKean Ave. $4,000.

932 Meadow Ave. $37,000.

629 Oakland Ave. $1,624 by sheriff's deed.

1113 Shady Ave. $80,000.

308 Shady Ave. $2,000.

914 Fallowfield Ave. $26,000.

205 Woodland Ave. $23,500.

607 Eighth St. $54,000.

409 Crest Ave. $66,500.

502 Fallowfield Ave. $10,500.

609-611 Fallowfield Ave. $42,000.

800 Washington Ave. $33,000.

JEFFERSON HILLS Gary Richardson Maronda Homes Inc. Maronda Homes Inc. John Zipfel Estate of Diane Hughes B & B LLC Arthur Tritsch Jr. Dent Holden III Nicole Petraglia Patricia Crum Maronda Homes Inc. Daniel Grant Anthony Frost Maronda Homes Inc. Estate of Edgar Budday Jr. Christine Chojnicki Jill Coyne Johnson Sandra Angelo Property Solutions Group Prof LLC Thomas Pitzer Enterprise Bank Estate of Charles Lopresti

Brent Eugene Richardson Eric and Paula Reese Shawn Lee and Lauren Albrecht Loadman Kevin Nowicki and Kellie Sippey Daniel and Dennis Eggerton Ronnie Allen and Elind Harpley Nicholas Mitchell and Ashley Figura Steven Denk and Megan Como Jeannie Starzynski Route 885 Trust #528 Scott and Jeanine Hernishin Dragan Lazic and Rachael Alderson Rana Khan and Khusro Parvez Ansari Abi Narayan and Leela Devi Subedi Joseph Budday Richard and Kathleen Thomas Lana Timmins Jonathan and Jill Rethage Donald Fitzgibbon Ryan James and Kimber Lynn Wood Amina Anvarovna Bedo Michael and Tori Mercurio

MONESSEN Wealth Capital Group LLC Samuel Spina Andrew Pacak Mark Pach Estate of Carole Amoroso Estate of Janet Carol Ratica Aaron Bridge

113 Camino Court 113 Chesapeake Drive 120 Chesapeake Drive 333 Greene Drive 4302 Harlin Drive 117 Hillview Road 257 Meadowfield Lane 118 Oakwood Drive 119 Roberts Drive 528 Route 885 416 Spaniel Ln 112 Stevens Ridge Drive 101 Towne Hall Entrance 114 Chesapeake Drive 112 Frontier Drive 5004 Grove Ct 6411 Jefferson Pointe Cir 208 Oneida Drive 325 Payne Hill Road 100 Simpson Drive 130 Oakwood Drive 120 Snee Drive

Terry Bobin 928 Athalia Ave. Joyce Wilson 417 Frye Ave. James Singer II 1108 Graham Ave. Moneysun LLC Parente Blvd. (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $8,927) by sheriff's deed.

Thomas and Tamara Bojsen 147 Pennsylvania Blvd.

Virginia Kellerman 1518 Cross St. Sebastian Canigiani 1136 Dennis Ave.

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$150,000. $415,628. $383,993. $394,000. $286,450. $91,542. $239,900. $290,000. $209,000. $7,000. $525,913. $396,000. $500,000. $344,199. $7,120. $425,000. $276,500. $250,000. $190,000. $230,000. $345,000. $675,000. $7,500. $52,000. $31,000. $1,313 $73,000. $130,000. $90,115.

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Improving Your Home (Continued from previous page.) at a lower rate. The new loan amount will be slightly more than the remaining balance of your home because it will include the amount of cash you take out for you or your family.

Cash-out refinancing is beneficial because it can increase monthly cash flow and allow you to make good use of the funds you take out, according to Freedom Mortgage, one of the nation's full-service mortgage lending company and a leader in FHA and VA loans according to Inside Mortgage Finance, 2020.

The benefits of cash-out refinancing aren't limited to home improvements.

Funds from a cash-out refinancing also can be used to pay for a college education or to consolidate highinterest debts at a lower interest rate.

Homeowners can typically borrow up to 80% of the value of their homes without paying the private mortgage insurance (PMI) required by some lending situations. That means if you have more than 20% equity in your home, you can use that equity to get cash now.

To help homeowners explore their options and determine how much cash they can obtain, Freedom Mortgage offers a free cash-out refinancing calculator that enables the user to determine what makes sense and the amount of their new monthly payment.

For more information, visit https://www.freedommortgage.com/c ash-out-refinance.

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MONESSEN Laverne Wright Ochoa Wealth Capital Group LLC Estate of Andrew Mudron Michael McBride Webster Richards Sharon Nash Cory Puckey Monessen City Redevelopment Auth.

Kathleen Evans Alisha Raeanna Argyle Gavin Gross GSM 711 Vinewood LLC Wealth Capital Group LLC Rosalyn Burger John Mihalik Federal National Mortgage Assn.

Estate of Emil Peda Steven Mensah Yawson Zynosky Properties LLC Timothy Stevenson et al.

Michael Erdely Wealth Capital Group LLC

Aaron Johnson ZacPekin LLC Daniel Wukovich Jeremiah May Natalia Lizarazo and James Edward Braverman Michael Luft Jr. Virginia Mae Walker Kareem Straughn Rashelle Young William Chipps Ian Keim Paul and Carol Petrusky Lisa Phillips and Joshua Wardlaw Stacey Lynne Maurer Amy Lynn Grey Edward Quigley Albert Sean and Kimberly Miller Devyn McCall and Sydney Rooney Aaron Ingram Elizabeth Drake Travis Kalbaugh and Shauna Walters Chris Garry Enterprises LLC

1111 Reservoir Ave. 1212 Reservoir Ave. 20 Rex Blvd.

932 Athalia Ave. 650 Braddock Ave. 1256 Graham Ave. 1512 Grand Blvd.

1004-1006 Knox Ave. 101 Liberty Ave. 401 McKee Ave. 23 Stanton Drive 711 Vinewood St. 1411 Walnut Ave. 1115 Athalia Ave. 12 Columbus Drive 1901 Grand Blvd.

1425 Lincoln St. 428 McKee Ave. 661 McKee Ave. 25 Overhill Drive 34 Overhill Drive 1407 Walnut Ave.

$25,000. $10,000. $65,000. $28,000. $7,000. $55,000. $155,000. $2,800. $17,000. $5,000. $159,000. $142,000. $5,000. $89,900. $105,000. $133,000. $102,500. $5,000. $5,000. $132,500. $108,000. $9,000.

MONONGAHELA David McPherson Lisa A Coltogirone Drake Alfredo Figueroa Estate of Frances Frye Cascade Funding 2017-1 Alt. Holdi

City Mission Mon LLC David Lenart Ryan Buechel John and Tracey Koutsogiani WF Master REO LLC

211 W Main St. 1207 Fifth Ave. 235 Marne Ave. 219 Second St. 1233 Fifth Ave.

$80,000. $20,000. $46,900. $93,000. $124,000.

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Address

WF Master REO LLC Paula J Ziemba Leech Charles Kozlesky

Edward and Diana Krein Ricki Meek Paula Leech

1233 Fifth Ave. 1022 Marne Ave. 911 Marne Ave.

PETERS TOWNSHIP Estate of Dolores Shives Christopher Hughes Brennen Weidl Timothy Ulam Dennis Stover Donegal Land Partners LLC William McDougall Modern Edge Ventures LLC Jason Matthew Smith Justabout Development LLC 271 Art Land LLC 271 Art Land LLC Meghan Oakes Brian Homes Inc. Estate of Shirley Finch Collins John Barry Donegal Land Partners LLC Eugene Ingram Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc. Anthony DeMaio John McConegly 271 Art Land LLC 271 Art Land LLC Crossings Development LLC

R Michah Grubbs trustee 142 Carol Drive Nicholas and Leina Trusch 104 Cherrywood Ct Gregory Kogut and Megan Lundy 196 Gateshead Drive Jason Smith 2775 Locust Drive Edward Robert Jones 106 Robinhood Ln Dan Thompson 337 Azalea Drive Vincent and Theresa Sands 726 Crosswinds Drive Ryan and Meghan Oakes 170 Delaware Trl Branden Lawrence Burton 223 E Edgewood Drive Thomas and Cynthia Smock 514 Harvest View Drive Kevin Michael O'Laughlin & Courtney Golembiewski 315 Juniper Way NVR Inc. 362 Juniper Way Nick Bilich and Jordan Wittekind 107 Kathy Ann Ln Renee Zavitsanos Monterey Drive Benjamin David Engle and Katherine Clark 940 Old Washington Road Christopher and Stacey Calvetti 212 Rock Run Road Richard and Fanny Palacios 341 Azalea Drive Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc. 313 Bunker Hill Drive Joseph and Jennifer Scarci 313 Bunker Hill Drive Christy Baldesberger 201 Grandview Drive David and Lauren Smith 138 Jonathan Drive Leech & Henry Construction Inc. 351 Juniper Way NVR Inc. 356 Juniper Way Todd and Lori Hopkins 237 Maid Marion Ln

Price $124,000. $108,521. $68,500. $133,567. $691,000. $385,000. $255,000. $477,000. $384,763. $542,250. $559,900. $425,000. $737,332. $152,000. $137,500. $435,000. $220,000. $224,900. $462,500. $498,382. $515,000. $515,000. $249,000. $460,000. $145,000. $137,500. $418,600.

This month’s RealSTATs transactions for the following communities can be found on our website: Clairton • Donora Elizabeth Borough Elizabeth Township Fallowfield • Forward Twp New Eagle • N. Belle Vernon Nottingham Twp N. Charleroi • W. Elizabeth

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PETERS TOWNSHIP Bryan Boland Tomahawk 123 LLC Peters Township Land Co. LLC Kelly Nelson Albert Wolf Matthew Stevans Kurtis Turner Benjamin Marcus Homes LLC Richard Stuck Edward Moritz Mark Opitz

Sean and Leah Hart Gregory Pokrajac John and Kathleen Nemmer Bryan and Colleen Boland Geoffrey Main Robert and Margaret Healy Luke Mencl and Alaina Coury Angelo Papalia Timothy and Nichole Sakmar Marsha Zakowski Eric and Christina Zimmerman

125 Marion Drive 221 Teepee Road 190 Wellington Cir 123 Brookdale Cir 101 Buffalo Ridge Road 422 Center Church Road 112 Joyce Drive 108 Knight Bridge Drive 615 Sagewood Drive 1003 Sheriffs Ct 317 Snowberry Cir

PLEASANT HILLS Andrew Meshanko Estate of Stan Jasinski Julie Bailey LaVerne Price Julie Sobeck Brice Jenkins Rachel Pileggi Anthony Riepole Sandra Zarewczynski Estate of Tomas Edgar Bell Biniansteel LLC Elizabeth Peters Jon Underwood Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc.

Matthew and Jennifer Harlacher Charles Beech Properties 100 LLC Anthony Cenci David and Ann Gruska Sarita and Bishnu Rai Jennifer Gabbard Santa Gurung and Mina Bista Jeffrey Braun Steven and Svetlana Rothermel Rattan Flips LLC Property 5 Pleasant Hills LLC Christopher Earl Kraynick and Krista Barrett Dylan Andrew Nessenson & Kelly Ann Thompson Amanda Bower

377 Maize Drive 565 Torwood Lane 324 Millet Lane 106 Parkview Drive 111 Beedle Circle Drive 134 Betty Rae Drive 411 Brierly Ln 333 Constitution Drive 158 Lynn Drive 401 Sabbath Drive 60 Terence Drive 62 W Bruceton Road 566 Arbor Lane 102 Old Clairton Road

ROSTRAVER Estate of Helen Bucci Russell Henry Tyler James Hoberman Dennis Mohan Samuel Fleming trustee Maronda Homes LLC Mark Nogy Michael Fine Entech LLC Entech LLC Vida Sullivan Rudolph Godzak

Price $270,000. $255,000. $198,000. $370,000. $520,000. $335,000. $250,112. $1,196,858. $137,500. $220,000. $610,000. $320,000. $115,750. $180,000. $235,000. $255,000. $177,000. $215,000. $178,300. $155,900. $143,175. $545,000. $157,400. $237,500. $415,000. $130,000. $175,000. $5,000. $225,000. $228,500. $353,840. $90,000. $320,000. $57,700. $57,700. $80,000. $1

RWS Land Co. Inc. Jared Baker Richard Giberson Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc. Donald Hutchison Kathleen Culp Ryan Shetterly Brice Burner Rex Johnson Gavin Varley Westmoreland Co. Land Bank Estate of Andrena Gawron

Tristan Michael Sandrosky 532 Beazell Road Zachary and Lisa Long 326 Peach Ave. Terry Bobin 332 Peach Ave. Andrew and Paige King 105 Sage Ln Timothy and Kristin Renee Durdevich 702 Finley Road Nicholas Levi and Catherine Saree Lutes 538 Gardenia Drive Amber Lyn Boyd 1011 Brown St. Bradley and Megan Fine 119 Budds Ferry Road Maronda Homes LLC 445 Gardenia Drive Maronda Homes LLC 576 Gardenia Drive Ardent Property LLC 117 Lee Drive Emily Godzak et al. and Mason Godzak 132 Mt. Pleasant Road (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $29,337).

Anne Marie Harvey 176 Municipal Drive Daniel Webb and Patricia Hall 215 Plainview St. Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc. 155 Pride Drive Nicole Koontz 155 Pride Drive Jamie Sesar 879 S Route 906 Stargazer Land Conservancy LLC 729 Tyrol Blvd.

Malin Laplace 670 Circle Drive Jeannette Marie Seyerle 921 Collinsburg Road Harry and Cynthia Thompson 108 Morningstar Drive Todd Eicker 154 Pride Drive Andrew Pugliesi 1003 Shell St. Long Vue Acres LLC 935 Vernon Drive

SOUTH PARK Dennis Beaulieu Estate of Jean Buddle NVR Inc. NVR Inc. Brian Richard Willett NVR Inc. Andrew Rose

Samuel Massimino Christian and Kelly Zinn Jennifer Frazier Allan and Yvonne Mendolia Hari Khatiwada and Nirmala Nepal Martin Fagler Kayla Dames

$150,000. $70,000. $265,640. $300,355. $250,000. $379,115. $243,500.

3004 Brownsville Road Ext. 6348 Crestview Drive 4030 Crown Drive 4032 Crown Drive 4045 Hill St. 2007 Pinnacle Way 6812 Ridgevue Drive

$78,000. $115,400. $340,000. $340,000. $41,237. $200,000. $174,900. $113,900. $312,000. $275,000. $3,000. $72,000.

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NVR Inc. Daniel Zubritzky William Pepke Raymond Glaser Benjamin Colburn Tim Murdoch Mero South Park Ventures LLC Mero South Park Ventures LLC Thomas Gantner Columbus Homes Inc. Vincent Scully Harold McChesney Jr. James Jeffrey NVR Inc. NVR Inc. Samuel Johnston NVR Inc. Marilyn Fisher Damian Cole

Colleen Jakubovic Bailey Fertig Ryan and Amanda Powell Christopher Blackwell Ryan Pipetti Ameri Two Property LLC NVR Inc. NVR Inc. Krause Gary John Carmen David and Sara Lauterbach Thomas and Kristina Ganter Hannah Russell John Shaw Jordan Bazzani Alexander Preston Brice David and Heather Kearns Jared Gilmore Jessica Lynn Cohen

Unknown Address 1500 Amelia Ave. 2501 Brownsville Road 3008 Dara Drive 6929 Hilldale Drive 6630 Library Road 1005 Peak Drive 2008 Pinnacle Way 6232 Pleasant St. 0 Ridge Road 1903 Riggs Road 1345 Royal Park Blvd.

6313 Whitewood St. 4027 Crown Drive 4029 Crown Drive 750 Hidden Ridge Ct Unit 301 5027 Summit Drive 3101 Southern Drive Wilson Ave.

$269,305. $212,000. $285,000. $135,000. $223,000. $45,000. $65,657. $65,657. $160,000. $5,000. $195,000. $300,000. $150,000. $289,375. $299,990. $153,000. $376,165. $39,000. $165,000.

Pikewood Energy Corp.

3701 State Route 88 Three Rivers Royalty 2 LLC 3701 State Route 88 Brian Ignaski 72 Airport Road Donald and Patty Bick 21 Belmont Ave. Samuel Underwood 32 Cardox Road Jared Evan Madaras 167 Coal Bluff Road Trogon Development LLC 30 Duquesne Light Drive (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $5,131,035).

Scott Brown 3909 Finleyville Elrama Road Glenn Farris 6617 Shady Ave. Zachary Scott and Rachel Lynn Impellicceiri 1 Short St. Christopher Scheirer 6913 Spruce St. Antonio Olivares 389 Mingo Church Road

$134,687. $138,320. $90,000. $21,111. $132,000. $195,000. $1

UNION TOWNSHIP Bartolotta Properties 1 GP Pikewood Energy Corp.

Estate of Willie Mae Olds Carol Shoemaker William Hoag Marie Olmsted GenOn Power Midwest L.P. Estate of Keith Lewis Wuenstel Jason Lutz S & B Property Group LLC Joyce Barbour Estate of Paul Costello

Price

$205,000. $230,000. $99,900. $235,000. $215,000.

WHITEHALL Todd Mountjoy Emily Huston Bauer 4662 Cook Ave. $208,000.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc. Julia Moran 4835 Doyle Road $263,500.

Randy Swackhammer Jr. Samuel Baker 106 Homer Pl $230,000.

Andrew Hebson Julius Thomas Quick and Kristina Marie Berger 185 Peach Drive $325,000.

Devin Hammon Rupa and James Kami 1544 Bevan Road $149,900.

Louis Obradovich Jr. Ruben Zamora 4433 E. Brightview Ave. $310,000.

Estate of Irvin Tennant Hossam Mohamed 4593 E. Willock Road $157,500.

John Murray trustee Sherry Steele 4575 Echo Glen Drive $145,000.

Estate of Melanie Shearer Stehle Contractors LLC 2 Harter Circle $102,000.

Estate of Robert Priore Marina Rezk 5536 Lantern Hill Drive Ext. $250,000.

Jason Hutter Conor Wohlfarth 5300 Spring Valley Drive $165,000.

Richard Wolfe Paul & Donna Family Trust 101 Steeplechase Ct $370,000.

Man Bahadur Das William Hathaway II and Dawn Zachow 1517 Bevan Road $175,000.

Haider Alkhazaali Muhammad Awais and Beverly Wallace 706 Dunn Drive $238,000.

Ram Kadarya Russell Jones and Leslie White 5305 Greenridge Drive $220,000.

Maria Joseph Kelly Heagy 38 Hennig Drive $150,000.

Sheila Sheridan Kevin and Darlene Turkall 4114 Mckee Drive $193,000.

Shavkat Islamov Binod Rai and Yamuna Gautam 1531 Parkline Drive $235,000.

Penn Cove Group Capital Acq. LLC NVR Inc. 168 Providence Way $299,720.

Kaitlyn Stehle David and Virginia Hazelet 106 Shadowlawn Drive $139,900.

Gloria Jean Hawrylak William Richardson Jr. and Dawnese Booker 4770 Sherwood Drive $239,900.

Jean Coffey Robert and Randi Scanlon 48 Woody Crest Drive $235,000.

Rupa Kami Janak Sapkota Unknown Address $152,500.

Cullen Miller Thomas and Amy Smithgall 927 Girard Road $230,000.

Dinesh Ghimirey Durga Odari and Yadu Timsina 185 Jill Drive $270,000.

NVR Inc. David and Diane Malone Kapsha 188 Providence Way $380,190.

Hannah Snyder Daniel Clamage 526 Weyman Road $149,000.

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CAREGIVING Q: Why should I consider becoming a professional caregiver?

A: Caregiving in home care as a career is often overlooked because a person may think they either don’t have the skills necessary to be a capable caregiver or there is no viable career path in caregiving. Nothing could be further from the truth!

There are so many benefits a caregiving career can offer, here are some of the most Kimberly L. attractive: • Flexible work schedules, day, evenings, Pirilla-Scalise, overnights and weekends. Fulltime and PartExecutive Director time hours are always options as well.

Superior Home Care • Besides the normal flexibility offered in home care, there is also day-to-day flexibility that most other jobs can’t offer. Snow day for your kids? Not a problem to shift your work day a little later. In home care, we have room to shift schedules when life demands it.

• Competitive wages based on skill and experience. Wage scales vary by employer but at Superior, our wage scale runs from $10/hour for a person with no experience all the way up to $15/hour for a highly experienced person.

• Besides a competitive wage, most home care employers do offer benefits.

At Superior, our staff enjoy a full list of benefits: paid time off, paid training, health insurance, 401k and biweekly and quarterly performance bonuses, just to name of few.

• Ability to work in the community where you live. Home care provides service to people living right in your community, you could be matched with a client who lives in your own community, where you are comfortable and familiar. Home care is perfect for stay at home mom’s with school age children as well as retired persons just looking for a rewarding part-time job.

• No previous skill or experience needed! We can train you in all aspects of being a professional caregiver and our unique 90-day onboarding experience will assure you assimilate successfully in your new career.

• Career growth potential is great with caregiving. We have our own internal career ladder to promote skill enhancement and growth on our team but opportunities beyond that abound. Caregiving is a springboard for careers in social work, nursing, physical and occupational therapy and even business ownership.

Last but not the least is the greatest reason of all you should consider becoming a professional caregiver: the chance to do some of the most meaningful work imaginable on a team with other passionate caregivers. Caregivers intimately touch the lives of those they care for each day. Being able to bring hope, comfort and peace of mind to a person just by showing up and being yourself can be life changing.

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GASTROENTEROLOGY Q: Why getting a colonoscopy could be the best way to find the answer and save your life in the process.

A: What is one of the greatest success stories in modern medicine, the death rate from colorectal cancer has decreased significantly in the last 30 years. There has been a 2% decline in the rate of colon cancer among Americans every year for the last 15 years.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) develops in the colon

By Dr Nicholas Bellicini or rectum and is the second leading cause of canPittsburgh cer deaths in the U.S. According to the American Gastroenterology Cancer Society, approximately 140,000 new cases Associates of CRC were diagnosed last year and more than 50,000 died from the disease.

According to recent studies, both the incidence and mortality of CRC are declining due to improved screening efforts and early detection. However, numerous studies have shown that even greater reduction in CRC could be achieved if more people receive screening colonoscopies.

Nearly all colon and rectal cancers start out as small polyps that can become larger and progress to dysplasia and cancer.

Several different types of polyps can form in the colon, but the most common and important are adenomas. These are the polyps that most often transform into cancer. The goal of CRC screening exams is to detect and remove adenomas before they progress.

Numerous tests are available for CRC screening, but the gold standard is the colonoscopy. For the procedure, the patient is comfortably and safely sedated, and a thin, flexible rubber scope with a tiny camera is inserted into the rectum and advanced gently around the colon. Colonoscopy detects most small polyps and almost all large polyps and cancers, which are then removed and analyzed.

The typical exam lasts only 15-20 minutes.

In 2018, the American Cancer Society changed the recommendation for both men and women at average screening risks to begin screening at age 45 instead of 50. If no polyps are found, the exam should be repeated every 10 years. Repeat exams may be considered sooner with people with increased risk factors, such as family history of colon cancer, African Americans, smokers, obesity, or people with inflammatory bowel disease. Age should not be a cut off per multiple societal recommendations. People who are in good health and with a life expectancy of more than 10 years should continue regular colorectal screening through the age of 75.

Dr Nicholas Bellicini is a board certified Gastroenterologist in private practice serving patients in the Mon Valley, South Hills and city of Pittsburgh, including Spartan Surgical Center, South Hills Endoscopy Center, St Clair Hospital and UPMC Mercy.

S U R G I C E N T E R

Pittsburgh Gastroenterology Associates 100 Stoops Drive Suite 320 Monongahela PA 15063 724-565-5164

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MATTRESSES AND BEDDING Q: What is the new “hybrid” mattress made by Serta iComfort, and what are the benefits of owning one?

A: Serta’s iComfort Hybrid mattresses combine our latest breakthrough in gel memory foam technology with our most advanced innerspring support systems. Your body will benefit from pressure point relief, added body support and temperature regulation from our exclusive "Pothole" Highway Appliances EverFeel® Triple Effects™ Gel Memory Foam.

Mattress-wide comfort and support is achieved with our Duet® Coil System with BestEdge® Foam Encasement. iComfort Hybrid Mattress Features: • EverFeel® Triple Effects™ Gel Memory Foam - Advanced material that is infused with Titanium gel beads. Millions of these beads help dissipate heat for a more comfortable sleeping temperature, and provide added support to points of your body that need it the most.

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** FREE CLASSIFIED AD POLICY – The Messenger has established a maximum limit of Five(5) FREE classified ads per issue per private party or individual. Any ads submitted that exceed this maximum will require payment. Our FREE classified ads are intended to be a community service for private party or individuals selling personal goods and items. Any classified ads that are deemed to be from a resale shop, thrift store, flea market, reseller or other retailer are considered “business” ads, and do not qualify for the FREE classified ads.

--------- AUTOMOTIVE ---------NEW MUFFLER – Truck or Van. $10. 412-425-0342 FLOOR JACK – Three ton. $25. 412-736-5097 JEEP COMMANCHE TAILGATE - $100. 412-835-4096 STEEL BELTED TIRES – Four(4), never used. Geo-Trac, LT 225/75 R16. $100. 724-205-8620 MOTORHOME FOR SALE - 1988 Ultrastar by Champion, 454 motor, low miles- 45,000. Motor ran beautifully, hasn't been started for over 5 years, Weight is 14,800 lbs. $2,500. Located near Hundred WV. 724-447-2726.

1980 SUZUKI TS-185 - runs great, not a show bike, New tires lots of new parts. $1,000 firm. Near Hundred WV. 724-4472726, DUNE BUGGY - 2007 Thunder Motor Sport Joyner 650 Sand Spider. Excellent condition. Only 173 miles. Garage kept. Winch and Owner's manual included. Asking $4,500 or make an offer.

Leave message at 412-999-4332 TIRES (SNOW) - (4) Michelin X-Ice XI3 Snow Tires, 225/50 R17.

13,367 miles - 7/8 32nds Thread. Excellent Snow Tires. $300.

Text for pics. 412-535-3744 AUTOMOBILE SUPPLIES - $10. 724-941-7217 TOW HOOKS & MOUNTING BRACKETS - Jeep Grand Cherokee 93-98 $ 20 724-941-8728

24 FOOT V-NOSE BOX TRAILER - 2019’ one owner, only 800 road miles, heavy duty axle, set of rimmed spare tires, GVWR 9990 pounds. $6,800 Text inquiries to 904-753-3286 OLD’S RALLEY WHEELS CENTERS – Two(2). $12. 412-4250342 FORD EXPLORER – 2002-2003, new front and rear spring strut sets and front ball joint set. $250. 412-952-0914 FISHING BOAT – Alumicraft, 16 foot floor, internal gas tank.

Mercury outboard, electric bow mount motor. Fishfinder, Live well, three marine batteries, trailer with spare tire. Many extras! $4,800. 724-366-9524 JEEP WRANGLER CENTER HUB COVERS - (3), Silver w/Jeep Logo for older Wranglers. $8. each. 412-251-7291 SELL YOUR ANTIQUE OR CLASSIC CAR. Advertise with us. You choose where you want to advertise. 800-450-6631 visit macnetonline.com for details.

MOTOR HOME – 1985 Ford Jayco, 25 ft., 69,613 miles. $4,000. 724-462-0794

------------ AUTOMOTIVE WANTED S------CONVERTIBLE CARS - 1950’s/60’looking for a ‘Winter /Covid’ project. 724-986-3152 RED JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE – Old style. Lv message. 724258-2596 CARS/TRUCKS WANTED!!! All Makes/Models 2002-2018! Any Condition. Running or Not. Top $$$ Paid! Free Towing! We're Nationwide! Call Now: 1-888-985-1806 [WANTED] CARS/TRUCKS WANTED!!! All Makes/Models 2002-2018! Any Condition. Running or Not. Competitive Offer!

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-------------- EMPLOYMENT-----------BRIGHT BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL - at Elizabeth United Presbyterian Church is looking for an assistant. Hours are 9:30A12 (part-time), Mon-Fri. Call 412-384-7360 or send your inquiry to brightbeginningselizabeth@gmail.com WRITERS WANTED – News Reporters, Journalists needed for local community newspaper. Attend and cover local municipal and council meetings. Attend events and newsworthy functions as assigned. Follow-up on stories of local interest. Must have own computer and e-mail. Writing or News Reporting experience preferred – but not necessary. This is a Freelance position.

Submit letter of interest to dhaniford@messengerpaper.com or call 412-249-8177.

ADVERTISING SALES – Are you a “people person”? Do you enjoy getting out of the office or home and meeting with people face to face? Are you a good listener who likes to help people and businesses succeed? An exciting career in advertising sales may be just the right fit for you! If you are driven, passionate, proactive and thrive on a good challenge, we want to hear from you! Recent college grads are welcome and encouraged to apply.

Training will be provided. Flexible hours and work from home is available. Call 412-249-8177 and ask for Doug. Or, e-mail letter of interest or resume to dhaniford@messengerpaper.com

AUTO & TRUCK MECHANIC - Help Wanted, Part Time. 724350-5983 LABOR HELP WANTED – Full or part time work. Some carpentry, plumbing, electrical experience helpful. Need drivers license and must pass drug test. 724-350-5983 CLEANING PERSON - Private residence, Jefferson Hills. Must have experience, references, and able to pass background check. $14 per hour. 7 hours every 2 weeks. Leave message at 412653-3122 CARPENTERS & LABORERS - J&D Waterproofing and home improvements are hiring carpenters on the home improvement side and foreman/labor on waterproofing . Please call ASAP. 724746-8870. We’ve been in business 82 years Paraprofessional Positions Frazier School District is accepting applications for Paraprofessionals. . Please submit the following to the Superintendent’s office: • Associate degree or two years of secondary education • Application on district website (www.frazierschooldistrict.org) • Clearances (Act 34, Act 151 and Act 114) • Letters of Recommendation • Cover Letter Dr. William R. Henderson Superintendent of Schools Frazier School District 142 Constitution Street Perryopolis, PA15473 MANAGERS / COOKS WANTED - Apply at Vocelli Pizza Finleyville location. 3527 Washington Ave. 724-348-8844.

CHILD CARE - Sunshine Kids is now hiring loving, energetic people who enjoy working with children. Part time or full time positions available. Please call Tammy at 724-348-6565

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--------- EDUCATION / TRAINING ----------AIRLINES ARE HIRING – Get FAA approved hands on Aviation training. Financial aid for qualified students - Career placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 877-818-0783.

FREE ONLINE HISTORY CLASSES – Local historian and explorer, Lawrence Gallant will be teaching the ancient history and archaeology of southwestern PA online and also illustrated lectures when the virus abates. Possible employment after training or future museum position. Must be computer literate and develop writing skills. Conditions apply. For further information, send resume to: Ancient Americans, P.O. Box 139, South Park, PA 15129

FINANCIAL DON’T HAVE LIFE INSURANCE YET? Life Insurance---the last tax-free wealth transfer left.

For a quote contact Jim Driscoll at 412-343-1100 Driscoll Insurance Enterprises. Proudly serving the Pittsburgh region since 1949.

HEALTH / MEDICAL /FITNESS WOMEN'S ADULT INCONTINENCE - medical and diabetic supplies. One lot. Buyer takes all for $175 negotiable. Call Bob @ 540-718-9791 and leave message. Jefferson Hills area.

ELECTRIC HOME HOSPITAL BED - Richmat 1, Easily adjusts six ways with the touch of a button. Includes gently-used Serta mattress. $300 or best offer. 724-348-4836.

TRANSFER TUB BUNCH – for getting into the shower, Drive brand. New, still in the box. $30. 412-884-0886 WOMEN'S ADULT INCONTINENCE SUPPLIES. One lot. $150 neg. Bob @ 540-718-9791 lv msg. Jeff Hills area.

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--------- ITEMS FOR SALE----------THOMAS THE TRAIN – Five large bags of Thomas / Sodor track, buildings, etc. $50. 412-551-0752 24" DOG CRATE - like new $20. 724-348-5103.

12X12 CERAMIC TILE - beige, 13 sq. ft. $12. 412-889-5035 SNOW WHITE - Professionally Framed, large Snow White movie poster. $100. 412-551-0752 IRWIN FLIPPER TV SHOW – Rare, 1965, Ride-On Toy. $75 412-551-0752 VINTAGE THERMOMETER – 1949 Diaper Dan, Little Black Sambo. $50. 412-551-0752 WOLVERINE RED GLASS – Metal Washington machine toy.

1930’s. $75. 412-551-0752 MOTOR HOME – 1985 Ford Jayco, 25 ft., 69,613 miles. $4,000. 724-462-0794 MOBILITY SCOOTER – Go-Go Elite Traveler. $450. 724-4620794

TREADMILL – Gold’s Gym, Like New! $75 or best offer. 724938-8920 MILITARY BOOKS – Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines. $6 and up.

Barry, 724-263-7145 3-IN-1 SERVICE SET – OTC #7249. $30. 412-425-0342 NASCAR RACING CARDS – 1991-1992 Pro Set. $10 each.

412-425-0342 NEW MUFFLER – Truck or Van. $10. 412-425-0342 MITER SAW – Delta, New. $125. 412-425-0342 FLOOR JACK – Three ton. $25. 412-736-5097 JEEP COMMANCHE TAILGATE - $100. 412-835-4096 SKI’S – Three(3) sets with boots and poles. 412-835-4096 WEIGHTS – 40-cents per pound. 724-684-4407 CAKE PEDESTAL – Milkglass. $85. 724-684-4407 SWIVEL BAR STOOLS – Two(2), wrought iron, antique bronze finish w/ sage green cushions. Monessen. $135. 843-6856034 STEEL BELTED TIRES – Four(4), never used. Geo-Trac, LT 225/75 R16. $100. 724-205-8620 HEINEKEN MEMORABILIA COLLECTION - $300. 412-2335184 AIRPLANE BOOKS – Excellent condition. All for $50. 724-6845169 MANFROTTO TRIPOD – Heavy Duty, model #3036 with Head #3047. Like new. $150. 724-684-5169 LIVING ROOM CHAIR – Light mocha brown color, excellent condition, originally $800. Asking $75. Call Janet, 412-877-4945 between 10AM and 2PM. BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR – Electronic, upper arm type, new, never used. $10. 412-884-0886 PORTABLE STORAGE CABINET – Steel, 21 drawers, 13”W x 15”H x 6”D. $10. 412-884-0886 BEER SIGN – 17.5” x 12”, Erlanger Classic 1893 Beer, Copyright 1981, JOS Schlitz Brewing Company. $10. 412-884-0886 SHEET SETS – (4 piece), full/double size, pick from Simba the Lion, or a star patchwork quilt pattern, brand new in sealed package. $10 each set. 412-884-0886.

LACE – Rick Rack and bias tape trims, brand new, beautiful patterns and various colors, sold by the lot at only $1 per yard. 412884-0886.

COMPOUND BOWS (2) – Plus 7 arrows. Both, only $35. 724929-8259 COCA-COLA COLLECTION – Pitcher, 26 assorted glasses, 2 Coke polar bears, 2 tins, deck playing cards. All for only $10.

724-929-8259 40 PIECES MILK GLASS – Bud vase, cream & sugar, vases with lids, etc. All for only $10. 724-929-8259 LARGE WOODEN CHICKEN CAGE - Antique used in primitive design, with feathered chicken, feeder and water. $75. call 724872-8726

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WOODEN BOX CARRIER - Antique used in primitive design, with three sections of berry boxes with lid. $25. 724-872-8726 LARGE OLD SNARE DRUM - $10. 724-872-8726 PALMER PIZZLE IRON - for use over a outdoor fire $10 724872-8726 OLD RED POST GAZETTE NEWSPAPER BOX - Free, can be used for free used books and exchange of books in your yard.

724-872-8726 MOTORHOME FOR SALE - 1988 Ultrastar by Champion, 454 motor, low miles- 45,000. Motor ran beautifully, hasn't been started for over 5 years, Weight is 14,800 lbs. $2,500. Located near Hundred WV. 724-447-2726.

1980 SUZUKI TS-185 - runs great, not a show bike, New tires lots of new parts. $1,000 firm. Near Hundred WV. 724-447-2726, 13.5 HP RIDING MOWER - MTD yardman, won't start this year.

Good tires and parts, $150. Located near Hundred WV724-4472726.

PUSH MOWER - self propelled Toro 725 lawnmower, won't start this year, only used in small yard, bad gas, good shape. Call 724447-2726.Also bamboo poles for sale, 4 for $1. Located SOUTH of Waynesburg PA near Hundred WV. Call 724-447-2726.

LOVESEAT - Burgundy - 100% Italian leather. Must see to appreciate. Can text picture. Original price $600 - asking $350.

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ROCKING CHAIR - Solid oak - padded cushion. Can text picture. $85 or best offer. Leave message at 412-653-3122 DUNE BUGGY - 2007 Thunder Motor Sport Joyner 650 Sand Spider. Excellent condition. Only 173 miles. Garage kept. Winch and Owner's manual included. Asking $4,500 or make an offer.

Leave message at: (412) 999-4332 RIVAL SEAL A MEAL - like new $15. 724-348-5103.

CANNING JARS - pints or quarts $3. doz., 724-348-5103.

PRESTO PRESSURE CANNER - $20. 724-348-5103.

PITTSBURGH PIRATE SIGNED BASEBALL - from the 1960 world series; Don Hoak, Dick Schoefield, Hal Smith and Elroy Face $150. 412-279-3288 1959 ALL STAR BASEBALL PROGRAM - excellent condition $100. 412-279-3288 TORK 24 HOUR HEAVY DUTY TIMER - like new $20. 412-2793288 1979 WORLD SERIES PIRATES/ORIOLES - stamped envelopes with dates of the games $25. 412-279-3288 LADIES CLARKS SHOES - brand new size 8 1/2 wide; pewter color slip on cost $74; sell $25. 412-279-3288 TIRES (SNOW) - (4) Michelin X-Ice XI3 Snow Tires, 225/50 R17.

13,367 miles - 7/8 32nds Thread. Excellent Snow Tires. $300.

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ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVES WANTED The MESSENGER is the premier community newspaper in the South Hills and Mon Valley area of Pittsburgh. We are a free, monthly publication seeking to expand our coverage, and grow existing territories.

The MESSENGER is looking to add experienced Sales Representatives to our growing team of professionals.

Candidates should possess: Strong sales and/or customer service skills, ability to offer clients advice on ad content and design, handle several projects at once, work on a deadline, familiarity with Mon Valley area, reliable transportation, flexible schedule, computer with internet access and a personable, friendly attitude.

Preferred candidates will possess: Prior newspaper or media experience, good communication and presentation skills and be motivated, determined and persistent.

Interested applicants should email dhaniford@messengerpaper.com with a resume and cover letter, or mail to P.O. Box 13363, Pittsburgh, PA 15243.

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TABLE BOOTH - 48 x 24, $75. 412-445-2701 BREAD MAKER - $30. 412-445-2701 USAF - Uniforms $125. 412-445-2701 LAZY SUSAN - ceramic l53 $60. 412-445-2701 OUTDOOR LIGHT - New in bOx $60. 412-445-2701 AUTOMOBILE SUPPLIES - $10. 724-941-7217 CHILD'S MAPLE DESK - 3 Drawers on Each Side - Best Quality Construction ! $100. 724-941-7217 PLANT STANDS - (MATCHING SET) White - 3 Shelves each. $10. 724-941-7217 TABLE - 42" ROUND - WOOD - WHITE, Dining or Game Table $20. 724-941-7217 TORO WEED TRIMMER - ELECTRIC, Works Great ! $15. 724941-7217 CHILDREN'S HANDKERCHIEF - Walt Disney Productions - circa 1960's. Measures 8"x8". Excellent condition. $12. 724-9411728 DENNIS THE MENACE - Vintage Collectible Silver Plated Pin, About 1.5" long. $14. 724-941-1728 ENAMEL COFFEE POT - Vintage 5 quart blue, 13" high, no internal basket. $20. 724-941-1728 ROASTER/CASSEROLE - Vintage Enamel with lid, 12 7/8" x 8", good condition. $10. 724-941-1728 MR. COFFEE - Model CG13 12 cup coffee maker, with permanent, reusable filter. $10. 724-941-1728 OIL CAN THUMB PUMP - antique used on steam locomotives $40 724-941-8728 TOW HOOKS & MOUNTING BRACKETS - Jeep Grand Cherokee 93-98 $20. 724-941-8728 B&D PORTABLE HAND GRINDER - #4278 4000RPM 120V 12amps $75. 724-941-8728 HOME THEATER SPEAKERS - two BIC model V830, 3 way 8 inch woofers $150. 724-941-8728

CLASSIFIEDS ANIMAL TRAP - Havahart large 2 doors good for Raccoons’ $45 724-941-8728 AIR MATTRESS - queen size - (like new), weight it holds: 442 lbs. color: blue. inflates: 4 minutes. Asking $50. 724-3485017 AIR MATTRESS -- twin size - (like new). color: blue, dimensions: 74 x 42 x 6. Inflates in 2 minutes. Asking $40. 724-3485017 ANTONIO BROWN - Steeler football nike shirt, size large. Asking $17. 724-348-5017 CHINA CABINET - Glass Top Doors And Top Shelves & Lights Up. Dark Wood, $200. 724-344-6619 BABY CHANGING TABLE - $50. 724-344-6619 GRACO STROLLER - Jogger Travel System Carrier Car Seat With 2 Click It Car Seat Basses. $150. 724-344-6619 ROCKING CHAIR - Dark Wood $50. 724-344-6619 POOL LADDER - Can Be Mounted To Deck or A Frame Style $80.00 724-344-6619 CHAINSAW - Craftsman. $60. 412-445-2701 TABLE AND BOOTH - steel legs. $75. 412-445-2701 LAZY SUSAN - ceramic. $50. 412-445-2701 LOUNGE CHAIR - gravity, brown, like new $20. 724-746-8707 CERAMIC TILE - 1950’s circa Franklin bathroom, light pink, over 1000 pieces 4x4 includes 3 soap dishes and two towel holders, no chips, like new. Make offer. 412-558-0246 MON VALLEY MEMORIAL PARK – Donora, 4 lots, 1 vault, $500 each. 724-747-9030 or 843-215-8909.

WORLDS LARGEST STAMP ALBUM – Illustrated, every country in the world. Includes United Nations, published 1974. Pristine condition, unused, (quite rare). Only $20. 724-929-8259 FRENCH POST CARDS – Very early, unused. Folder of 12, plus 50 singles in album. All in perfect condition. All for $20. 724929-8259

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MATERIAL – Cotton blends, vintage and current prints, all new, great for quilting and sewing. Starting at $3 a yard. 412-8840886 WINDOW AIR CONDITIONERS – (2) Haier, $50 each. 412-4058160. leave a message if you can.

24 FOOT V-NOSE BOX TRAILER - 2019’ one owner, only 800 road miles, heavy duty axle, set of rimmed spare tires, GVWR 9990 pounds. $6,800 Text inquiries to 904-753-3286 FOREIGN COINS – (41)- some 100 years old. Tahiti, England, Ireland, France, more. $30. 724-941-1728 45 RPM RECORDS - nearly 500 record in nice shape, mostly 60's and 70's. Motown, Carpenters, etc. $60 OBO.412-6530329 ROBERTO CLEMENTE COLLECTION- cards, photos, plaques, etc. $2.00 - $200.00. 412-653-0329.

ELECTRIC HOME HOSPITAL BED - Richmat 1, Easily adjusts six ways with the touch of a button. Includes gently-used Serta mattress. $300 or best offer. 724-348-4836.

AUDIO/VIDEO CABINET - 2 doors. Oak. Holds CDs/DVDs/Video Tapes. $46. Call 724-684-5531.

ANTIQUE REEVES COAL BUCKET - Swinging Handle, Galvanized Metal Ribbed, also use for Fireplace Hearth Flower Display, Excellent Condition. $20. 724-941-7217 PATIO OVAL DINING TABLE - Frosted Glass with White Trim, Umbrella Holder is Included! $10. 724-941-7217 END TABLES- (2), Matching Set, Square and Hexagon, Beautiful Dark Wood, Lots of Storage, Like New, Moving. Both for $40.

724-941-7217 WHEELBARROW - For all your Lawn Projects. $25. 724-9417217 ROUTER - Craftsman, includes Table, Case, Accessories, Stencil Sets, Excellent Condition. $100. 724-941-7217

August 2021 CHISEL BITS FOR PNEUMATIC JACK HAMMER – (26 pcs.) various bits and sizes. $50, OBO. 724-322-1253 DOG SHOCK COLLAR – (Tritronics), model trash breaker (2 collars). $600 value – asking $250. 724-366-9524 WICKER ROCKER – Antique. Hand-made in Jerusalem. $150.

412-384-5837. Lv. Mssg.

HEAVY DUTY COMMERCIAL SIZED POTS – Aluminum, five(5) total. Two (80 qt.), one (60 qt.), one (40 qt.) and one (24 qt.).

Steaming insert and lids. Good for restaurant, club, church, etc.

All for $100. 724-797-2610 POPCORN MACHINE – 54” x 16” used once. Beautiful. Cost $199. Selling for $75. 724-797-2610 LOT FOR SALE – Semi-Ocean Front, 100’ x 105’ in Currutuck, N.C. Four-wheel area, 2nd row. 412-885-4975 CAR WHEELS DOLLIES – Manual, move easy on rollers. $175.

724-941-9256 JAW SAW – New, never used. $50. 724-941-9256 USED BRICK - $80 per thousand. Call Bob. 412-384-7247 MON VALLEY MEMORIAL PARK – Donora, 4 lots, 1 vault. $500 each. 724-747-9030 or 843-215-8909. Please Lv. Mssg.

T.V. YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS – Two(2) autographed pictures and signed notes from Sharon Case, star of ‘The Young and The Restless” – one of a kind. Only $10. 724-929-8259 GOLF SHOES – Men’s, vintage, brown with cleats, size 7.5, like new. $10. 412-884-0886 CAMPING GEAR – Primus propane stove, Coleman propane lantern, 3 sleeping bags and 3 canvas cots. $45 for all. 412884-0886

----------- ITEMS WANTED -------FINLEYVILLE BREWING – Old Beer bottles and memorabilia items from Finleyville Brewing wanted. Will pay top dollar! Call 424-215-9385

August 2021 U.S. STEEL LOGO ITEMS – Old memorabilia, collectibles and items with U.S. Steel logo wanted. Call 424-215-9385 WANTED ANTIQUES – Sterling silver, old Christmas decorations, old lamps, oriental rugs, paintings, crocks with blue decorations, gold jewelry. Jim Gillespie at 412-979-7050 or home 724-348-6203.

BUYING SPORTS CARDS – Baseball Cards, Basketball Cards and Football Cards. Don’t throw out that old box of cards from your kid or ex-husband! Give me a call first. Paying Cash.

412-760-2291 OLD HOT WHEEL CARS - Redlines. Has the red ring on the tires. Made from 1968 to 1977. A few or your collection, I am willing to look at them. Can meet. Also have PayPal. 724984-9085 OLD INSULATORS - buying porcelain or glass insulators used on utility poles or along RR tracks, also lightning rods.

724.782.0539 PURCHASING VINTAGE SPORTS CARDS - memorabilia, autographs, ticket stubs, items from Condors and Pipers ABA Basketball. 724-205-8620

------------ NOTICES -------CRAFTERS, ARTISTS & VENDORS - Join us for annual Greenock Log House Days from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at 1215 Greenock Buena Vista Road, Elizabeth Township. Send $25 check payable to ETHS Log House and mail to Debbie Gilbert, 1109 Sommerset Street, McKeesport, Pa. 15135. Visit Greenock Log House on Facebook for details or call 412-807-8452.

WORK WANTED - Will babysit two or three days a week for summer months, Monongahela area. Please call Lori at 724469-1631. Please leave a message.

WILL DO LIGHT HOUSEWORK - for elderly persons.

Monongahela area. Call Lori at 724-469-1631. Leave a message.

SELL YOUR ANTIQUE OR CLASSIC CAR. Advertise with us.

You choose where you want to advertise. 800-450-6631 visit macnetonline.com for details.

------------ PETS-------BEAGLE PUPPIES – A.K.C., 2 shots, wormed three times, health record. $600. 724-366-9524 RABBITS FOR SALE - (California/New Zealand cross, also Rex rabbits), plus cute pet bunnies, $20. Located near Hundred, WV. 724-447-2726.

5 ADULT GUINEAS FOR SALE - (1 year old), pearl and pearl/pied. They eat deer ticks. Must take all, $100. Located near Hundred WV. 724-447-2726.

24" DOG CRATE - like new $20. 724-348-5103.

ADOPT A REAL FRIEND, will make you smile, satisfaction guaranteed! Washington Area Humane Society. 724-2227387 DOG SHOCK COLLAR – (Tritronics), model trash breaker (2 collars). $600 value – asking $250. 724-366-9524

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CLASSIFIEDS ANGELS FOR ANIMALS. Collecting Aluminum Cans for an on-going fundraiser. (Please no steel, no pie tins, and no aluminum foil.) Also selling Enjoy & Entertainment Books for $30 each. For pickup of cans or delivery of books, call Jessie @ 724-941-5737.

------------ REAL ESTATE-------LOT FOR SALE – Semi-Ocean Front, 100’ x 105’ in Currutuck, N.C. Four-wheel area, 2nd row. 412-885-4975 MON VALLEY MEMORIAL PARK – Donora, 4 lots, 1 vault. $500 each. 724-747-9030 or 843-215-8909. Please Lv. Mssg.

PLOT FOR SALE - Sacred heart Cemetery $850 OBO. Please email sacredheartplot@gmail.com LOT FOR SALE – Currutuck, N.C., 4-wheel drive area, semi ocean front, 2nd row. 100feet x 105 feet, lot #11, ocean access path, 100 feet away. 412-885-4975 SELLING A FARM OR HOUSE? Advertise it here and neighboring publications. We can help you. Contact MACnet MEDIA @ 800-450-6631 or visit our site at MACnetOnline.com SELLING YOUR OWN PROPERTY? Need to advertise it in your local paper and others like it? We have the placement services to help you. Contact MACnet MEDIA @ 800-4506631 or online at MACnetOnline.com

READER ADVISORY: Reader Advisory: the National Trade Association we belong to has purchased the following classifieds.

Determining the value of their service or product is advised by this publication. In order to avoid misunderstandings, some advertisers do not offer “employment” but rather supply the readers with manuals, directories and other materials designed to help their clients establish mail order selling and other businesses at home. Under NO circumstance should you send any money in advance or give the client your checking, license ID, or credit card numbers. Also beware of ads that claim to guarantee loans regardless of credit and note that if a credit repair company does business only over the phone it’s illegal to request any money before delivering its service. All funds are based in US dollars. 800 numbers may or may not reach Canada.

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Monthly Pizza Puzzler!

GRASS CUTTING BY BOB – 724-348-6593 ABL LAWNCARE – Grass Cutting, Mulching and Yard Cleanup. 412-855-375

HOME MOVIE TRANSFERS PHOTO MONTAGE CREATIONS 8mm, Super 8mm, and16mm Projector movies, transferred digitally, frame by frame, for superior clarity.

New equipment for 2016. No projector flicker - reasonable rates. VHS, VHS-C, mini-DV, and 8mm tapes transferred to DVD. Photos/slides scanned to montage DVD of special events. One of a kind gifts. 724-258-5336 dcheplic@ gmail.com.

Website: www.dcheplicmovietransfersand montages.com. Facebook: www.facebook. com/ debcheplicmovietransfersandmontages/

Win a FREE Large 1 Topping Pizza from Finleyville Vocelli Pizza*! Two (2) lucky winners every month!

Just fill in the correct answers to the questions below, and write your name, address and telephone number on the entry form. Then mail in your entry form to the Messenger. Each month we will draw two (2) local winners from all correct entries. Winners will receive a gift certificate good for one (1) FREE Large 1 Topping pizza from Vocelli Pizza. Remember to look for a new Monthly Pizza Puzzler every month, and send in your entry form! (*Good only at Finleyville location. One entry per household per month. Employees of the The Messenger; Haniford Enterprises LLC, or Vocelli Pizza are not eligible.)

• Official Entry Form •

(Deadline for entries is August 15)

Find the answers to these three (3) questions somewhere within this edition of the South Hills-Mon Valley Messenger.

Where is the new City Mission Store located at?

Who was appointed president at California University?

When is the next movie night at Crossroads Ministries?

CONCRETE WORK - Retaining walls, driveways, all types of cement repair work, free estimate, reasonable (412) 8895035 KEEP MOVING AND LET'S DANCE FOR FUN AND FITNESS (no judgement) Adult classes in Jazz and Tap at Miss Beverly's School of Dance Bethel Park. For further information call or text Joyce, 724-344-7910

Name: Address: Phone Number: Entry forms should be submitted to: South Hills-Mon Valley Messenger, Attention: “Monthly Pizza Puzzler,” P.O. Box 13363, Pittsburgh, PA 15243

Congratulations to the winners of our July Pizza Puzzler contest!

Jesse Long - Venetia • Andrea Paparella - Bethel Park

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