FREE! SEPTEMBER 2020 Vol. 17 Issue 4
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Washington County Farm Bureau Awards Scholarship Page 11
SHIM Distributes ‘Back to School’ Supplies Page 12
Ringgold Graduate Recognized by Pittsburgh Business Times Page 18
New Senior Living Community in Whitehall Receives Blessing By Matthew Peaslee The Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God provided a special blessing earlier this summer. The Sisters sold their 33-acre Whitehall property in 2015 and the land which once housed Mt. Providence, the motherhouse, convent, offices and St. Francis Academy is now a luxury retirement apartment complex operated by Resort Lifestyle Communities. "This residence is meant to be a welcoming place for all who abide under its roof," said Sister Janet Gardner, General Councilor of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God. The resort, South Hills Square, features programs and activities for adults 55 and older. The all-inclusive living arrangement offers studios, one, two and three-bedroom apartments, dining options, a fitness center, movie theatre and around-the-clock concierge service. The property is directed by live-in managers, Glenna and Greg Foster. "The organization and management of a facility such as this does not come easily," Sister Janet said. "May all of you know the importance of your role for the benefit of all who reside within these walls." Some Sisters maintain a presence near the property by living in the adjacent townhomes and the former St. Francis Academy building is now the
Franciscan Child Day Care Center. The Sisters' main office is currently located 3757 Library Rd. in Castle Shannon. South Hills Square opened for residents to move in on July 1. A grand opening celebration is planned for later this fall.
Car, Truck, Tractor and Motorcycle Show, Sept. 26 Sponsored by the Marianna Outdoorsmen Association The Marianna Outdoorsmen Association is sponsoring their 2nd Annual ‘Car, Truck, Tractor and Motorcycle Show’ on Saturday, September 26. The event will be held at the Greene Cove Yacht Club, located at 1590 N. 88 Road Clarksville, PA 15322. Registration is from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM, and requires a $10 fee.First 100 entries will receive an event t-shirt, an Outdoorfest Collector Poster, and Dash Plaque. This is a participant judged show with 30 awards given. There will also be a ‘Best of Show’ trophy given for each category: Car, Truck, Tractor and Motorcycle. Plaques and trophies will be awarded at 3:00 PM. There will be door prizes, live music, a craft & vendor show, and plenty of food. WMBS Radio AM-590 and FM-101.1 will be playing oldies on site by Arnie Amber and the Dog Tag Club. He will also have the ‘Prize Wheel’ on site. For additional information, or pre-registration, please call Denny at 724-323-4397.