South Hills Mon Valley Messenger October 2020

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FREE! OCTOBER 2020 Vol. 17 Issue 5

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"Jack and the Frankenbeanstalk" at South Park Children’s Theatre Page 11

Washington Health System Earns HAP Achievement Award Page 18

Local Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient Honored Page 22

Monessen Swears In Police Accountability Board Members of the newly-formed Monessen Police Accountability and Internal Affairs Board were recently sworn in. The board consists of Monessen residents: Bob Stark, Karen Cosner, Mayor Matt Shorraw, Raynelle Mays, and Alan Duncan Sr. The board was created by a vote of the council at a Monessen City Council meeting in June, applications were accepted and appointments were made at the August Council Meeting. The purpose of the board in part is to protect the public, the Monessen Police Department, city employees, review and make recommendations on improving policies and procedures, and review and investigate formal complaints made by citizens against members of the police department. The board also discussed a willingness to learn more about policing and to create an open dialogue with police. The board also hopes to serve as a bridge to bring the Monessen Police Department and the residents of Monessen together, to establish a better working relationship, and strengthen community ties. The board plans to meet regularly to hear from speakers on various topics, so the board can continue to learn. Pictured L-R are members of the Monessen Police Accountability “I am confident that this board will do well,” said Monessen Mayor Matt Shorraw. and Internal Affairs Board: Bob Stark, Karen Cosner, “The board's members are committed community servants, who are excited and Mayor Matt Shorraw, Raynelle Mays, Alan Duncan, Sr. motivated to help our city. I applaud them for having the interest and dedication." The Mayor said that the creation of this board is an example of Monessen being proactive, rather than reactive. "We don't want to wait for an incident to happen. We want to be prepared, and we also want to help bridge the gap, and create room for open dialogue between police, the city, and the community."

Operation Troop Appreciation Fundraiser Annual Jewelry Sale November 6-7 in South Park The annual “gently used costume jewelry sale” to raise funds for Operation Troop Appreciation will be held Friday, November 6 from 1PM – 7PM, and Saturday, November 7 from 11AM – 6PM. The event will be located at the South Park Community Center, 2675 Brownsville Road, South Park, PA (behind South Park Library) Across from Gils Restaurant. Generous friends of our military have donated wonderful jewelry for this sale. We advertise “gently used”, however we have also received brand new jewelry with tags still attached … great gifts! Shoppers can choose from a selection of necklaces, bracelets, rings, holiday pieces, religious, watches, scarf pins and scarves, cuff links, tie clips, some misc. items and much more! NOTHING will be priced more than $5. There will also be Fabulous “American Raffle” baskets.Please plan to join us for this wonderful event! You will help our deployed troops and many displaced veterans. This is an opportunity to find wonderful jewelry and support our military at the same time. Due to the Covid Virus, we will require masks and social distancing to comply with PA requirements. For more information about Operation Troop Appreciation (OTA), visit our website www.operationtroopappreciation.com


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