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Autism Support Group Guest Speaker Will Discuss Medical Marijuana The Autism Support Group of Washington County will host guest speaker Michael Butler, Pharm. D. General Manager of The Healing Center of PA, on November 28 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM. The Healing Center provides first-in-class marijuana treatment for patients in Pennsylvania. General Manager Michael Butler, Pharm.D., will be the guest speaker, sharing information on medical marijuana and answering questions. The presentation will take place at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 905 East McMurray Road in Venetia. While this event is free and open to all members of the public, reservations are required. To reserve a spot, email Sue Schmidt at sue.schmidty@gmail.com by Friday, November 23 with the number of people attending.

Model Train Display Open for Holiday Season in New Eagle! Page 22

Bestselling Author Tim O’Brien to Speak in Peters Township Page 41

South Hills Comes Together to Gather ‘Around The Table’ Jefferson Regional Foundation Initiative Hopes to Create More Community Engagement

Initiative launched to make connections, share ideas, and inspire action by people who live and work in the South Hills and Mon Valley communities. Designed to reach 1,000 residents through 100 mealtime conversations. (See complete story on page 16)

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PLACES to GO THINGS to SEE STUFF to DO NOVEMBER 1

MINDFULNESS SENIOR EVENT– 1-2:00 p.m., UPMC Center for Integrative Medicine, Shadyside Place, Suite 310, 580 South Aiken Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15232. Free event, hosted by The Aging Institute of UPMC Senior Services and the University of Pittsburgh. Call 1-866-4308742 to register or visit aging.upmc.com BELLE VERNON TOWN HALL – 6:00 p.m., Belle Vernon Area High School Auditorium. Hosted by Reps. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette) and Justin Walsh (R-Westmoreland). Cook and Walsh will open the meeting with an update on current local and state legislative issues. The forum will then transition to a panel discussion where attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and further discuss issues. In addition to the state lawmakers, panel members are expected to include borough council members, county commissioners, school board members and township supervisors. Register for this FREE event as soon as possible by calling (724) 669-2242 or (724) 929-2655.

NOVEMBER 1-3

THEATRE PRODUCTION “RED HORSE” - California University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Music and Theatre features the talents of Cal U’s newest actors. Suited for the family, Red Horse marks the 22nd annual first-year student show. Curtain time is 7 p.m. Nov. 1-2, with shows at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Nov. 3. All performances are in the Gerald and Carolyn Blaney Theatre in Steele Hall. Ticket price is $12 for adults; $6 for those 55 and older and 12 and younger. Cal U students with valid CalCards pay 50 cents, plus a $5 deposit that is refunded at the show. For more information contact the Steele Box Office at 724-938-5943.

NOVEMBER 2 BENEFIT & CONCERT GIVING FOR GAGE – 7:00 p.m. – 12:00 midnight., Elks Lodge #494, 301 Fallowfield Ave, Charerloi. Live entertainment by the 80s “DLR” Van Halen tribute band Meanstreet. Food, 50/50 raffle, Chinese auction & entertainment. Advance tickets $10, or $15

at door. Must be 18 years or older. To purchase a ticket or leave a donation, 724-4834727. All proceeds benefit 2 year old Gage Benjamin Peters and his family.

FRIDAY NIGHT PRAISE – 7:00 p.m., First United Methodist Church located at 430 West Main Street in Monongahela. Call 724-258-7054 for more information. Everyone is welcome.

NOVEMBER 2 & 3

CITY MISSION WAREHOUSE SALE – 1000 Sheffield Street, Washington, PA 15301 (Right off the Jessop Exit in Washington, down from Dean’s Water.) Tools, furniture, clothing, collectibles and more. All proceeds benefit City Mission’s Life-Chaninging Program. For more info, visit citymission.org

NOVEMBER 3 DINNER WITH LOCAL VOCALISTS & MUSICIANS – 4-7:00 p.m., Turkeytown Volunteer Fire Hall, West Newton, PA. Silent Auction and Music. Gary’s delicious

stuffed pork chop dinner, homemade dessert & drink, $20/per person. Tickets may be purchased at Ace Hardware, Gary’s Chuckwagon, Mantle House Mission. Proceeds Mantle House Mission. For more info 724-872-1800.

CRAFT VENDOR SHOW - 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Center on the Hill, 100 Summit Road, Belle Vernon, PA. Call 724-929-6366 for more info. Chinese Auction, as well as baked goods and lunch available, Ethnic food. Free admission. WOMEN HELPING WOMEN CRAFT VENDOR SHOW – 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Bower Hill Community Church Hall, Mount Lebanon. Held by Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and Bower Hill Community Church. Proceeds Southwestern Pennsylvania Family Promise, a ministry to aid families less fortunate in our area. Fashion, Accessories, Jewelry, Skin Care, Cosmetics, Home Decor, and Sweet Treats, along with the 50/50 Raffle, Chance Auction, and great food! For more information contact 412-276-2446 or good_shepherd_lutheran@verizon.net

November 2018 ————————————————————————————————————————— ST. GEORGE FALL FESTIVAL – 4:00 p.m., St. Pius X Auditorium in Carrick at 2336 Brownsville Road. Everyone is invited to join parishioners, alumni, family and friends of the former St. George Church & School and St. John Vianney in Allentown to enjoy dinner, music, dancing, door prizes & raffles. Seating is limited! Please call or email your reservation ASAP! 412-502-5062 or savestgeorge@gmail.com. For details, please visit stgeorgepreservationsociety.org. Proceeds benefit the St. George Church Preservation Society COMEDY NIGHT TO BENEFIT THE COAL AND COKE TRAIL - Scottdale Fireman’s Club. Tickets are $30 per person and include a buffet-style dinner. All proceeds benefit maintenance and upkeep of the Coal and Coke Trail. Featuring two professional comedians, raffles, 50/50 drawings, auctions, a cash bar, and more! Doors open at 6:00pm and the show is recommended for ages 21 and up. Tickets are available at Leo & Sons Grille 31, The Filling Station, the Regional Trail Corporation office in West Newton, the Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation office, or by calling (724) 5473121. No tickets are sold at the door. For more information about Comedy Night, visit www.co.westmoreland.pa.us/parks or call (724) 830-3950. MOON WALK AND STARGAZING PARTY - Mingo Creek Park, Pavilion 2. This is a 5 and 10K walk starting at 1-4 p.m. and finishing at 7 p.m. for all regular walkers. The Scouts begin their 5K walk at 4:30 and then go to the Observatory past Pavilion 10 for the Stargazing Party that is unsanctioned and hosted by the Amateur Astronomy Association of Pittsburgh and the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Astronomy students governed by Professor Ken Coles. Sponsored by Mon Valley Trailblazers AVA Club. This event is open to Girl/Boy Scouts to help them earn their Space badge and their Environmental Badge. The youth participating in the 5K Moon Walk will receive an official AVA “Walk Together” patch. FALL CRAFT FAIR – 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Christ United Methodist Church in Bethel Park (across from Village Square Mall). Sixty-five (65) crafters will be on hand with many one-of-a kind items! Dried and silk florals, ceramics, embroidery, clothing, jewelry, and much more. There is free admission for everyone! (Proceeds benefit PRIME TIME Adult Care, a non-profit organization and outreach ministry offering medical supervision and physical and mental stimulation of the frail elderly or those with Alzheimer’s disease.) For more information, please call Mary Ann Weber, Director, at (412) 835-6661.

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FALL BAZAAR – 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., First United Methodist Church, 200 State Street, Belle Vernon. Hosted by United Methodist Women. Baked goods and candy table, Avon sale, Church Cookbook sale, and of course “trash & treasures.” The kitchen will open at 11 a.m. with delicious soup, sandwiches and desserts. JOY OF CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW Find unique, one-of-a-kind gifts at Hillcrest Christian Academy’s annual Joy of Christmas Craft Show from 9 am-2 pm. Held at South Hills Assembly. Come and enjoy shopping at 50+ tables of handcrafted items by local vendors, the candy & bake sale and ticket auction. For more information call the school at 412-854-4040 or visit www.hillcrestca.org. HAM DINNER- 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 609 Chess Street, Monongahela, PA 15063. Menu includes: ham, cheesy potatoes, vegetable, salad, dessert, coffee, tea, lemonade. Adults $10.00, Children Under 12: $6.00. Eat In Or Take Out. For more info 724-258-8300

NOVEMBER 3 & 4 CRAFT & VENDOR SHOW AT GREENHOUSE WINERY – Sat 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Main Winery, 1048 Pinewood Rd, Irwin. Free admission. Different vendors each day! Visit www.greenhousewinery.com or 724-4465000

NOVEMBER 4 FESTIVAL OF AMERICAN ARTS & CRAFTS – Sunday, November 4 at the Park Inn by Radisson 700 W. Main Street, Uniontown PA. An annual arts and crafts show celebration offering a wonderful collection of handcrafted traditional, folk and contemporary crafts by over 85 artists from the tri-state area. Show hours are from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Free door prizes awarded every hour. Admission is $3.50. (children 12 and under are free). For more information call 724-880-0881. ETHNIC FOOD FEST – 12:00 – 3:00 p.m., St. Sebastian church hall, 801 Broad Ave, Belle Vernon. Popular Ethnic Food Fest featuring foods from different nationalities: German, Italian, Philippine, Lebanese, Polish, Ukrainian, and more. This is the first time the event will be open to the public! Take-outs available. “A NIGHT AT THE COACHES” DINNER SHOW – doors open 2:00 p.m., 3-7:00 p.m., Stockdale VFD Social Hall, Stockdale, PA. An event to highlight the accomplishments of the Mon Valley Academy for the Arts and the heritage of the Twin Coaches Supper Club. The advance $25 ticket price covers the cost of this Dinner/Show, but also includes a sump-

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tuous buffet meal provided by Martin’s Catering. Tickets at the door are $35.00. All proceeds from the event support the cultural and educational programs of the MVAA. Tickets are available at Vic Vitale State Farm, Susan Jo Salon, MarBill Jewelry, Jazzy Boutique, Greater Rostraver and Monongahela Chamber Offices. Also call the MVAA office at 724.309.0249. For more information visit web site: monvalleyacademyforthearts.org

NOVEMBER 5 COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE AT SPENCER – 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Visit vitalant.org, click on the purple Donate button and search with group code C4030033, or Download the Central Blood Bank Mobile App for your smart phone, or Call 1-877-25-vital or Kathy at 412-209-7622. Spencer Y can be reached at 412-347-6565

NOVEMBER 6, 13, 27

WEEKLY TUESDAY NIGHT BINGO - St. Francis of Assisi Church Finley Hall. 7:15 p.m. “Early Bird” games and 7:30 p.m. for the regular bingo . Admission is $6.00 for 20 regular games and 5 specials. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. PLEASE NOTE - No Bingo November 20

NOVEMBER 6

ELECTION DAY SARRIS CANDY SALE Scott Township Municipal Building Lobby. Held by Friends of the Library. Stop by the lobby of the Municipal Building for a great Sarris selection. You can help your library by purchasing sweet treats! ELECTION DAY SPAGHETTI DINNER noon – 7:00 p.m., Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church, 561 Mingo Church Road, Finleyville PA 15332. Adults: $10 / Children 12 and under: $7. Dinner includes spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, bread, dessert and drink. Take out available 724348-5278 SOUP & SANDWICH ELECTION DAY LUNCH – 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., First United Methodist Church of Monongahela - $6.00 each.

NOVEMBER 7

FISH FRY – 10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Drexel Hall Reception Center, 208 Abromaitis Street, Bentleyville, PA 15314. Fundriaser for Saint Katharine Drexel Catholic Parish, 126 Church Street, Bentleyville, PA. For more info 724-209-1370

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PLACES to GO THINGS to SEE STUFF to DO NOVEMBER 7 WOMEN’S CLUB OF JEFFERSON HILLS – 7:30 p.m., Jefferson Hills Municipal Building. The program will be the annual gift auction. Membership is open to all residents of Jefferson Hills, as well as the surrounding communities. For further information, call 412-384-3318 or 412-6554224. Guests are welcome to all meetings. Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM. NAOMI OUTREACH – 12:00 p.m., Cedarbrook Golf Course meeting room. Speaker will be a representative from Maddas Chiropractic. All single ladies are welcome to attend. For further information please call Joni at 724 243-3576

NOVEMBER 8 CHARLEROI LODGE #615 FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS – 7:30 p.m., Masonic hall located at the corner of 7th and McCain in Charleroi, Pa. Program for this meeting to be announced. All members are encouraged to attend. For more information call 724-984-6611. HOLIDAY GATHERING OF Y FRIENDS – Mon Valley YMCA. Off the Wall Arts. Appetizers and wine samples at 3:00 pm. Dinner (seasonal sandwich, soup salad and dessert) at 4:00 pm. Featured performance: Brittany Mucy and her Senior Swing dancers. Cost $27 per person. RSVP by November 5 in person or by calling 724-

483-8077 BENEFITS OF CCRC LIVING – 10:00 a.m., Southwestern HealthCare Center. Join us for breakfast, take a tour and be entered to win a gift basket. Please RSVP to 412-469-3330. (Continuing Care Retirement Community – “CCRC”)

NOVEMBER 8-10

YE OLDE CHRISTMAS SHOPPE - St. Emma Monastery, 1001 Harvey Avenue Greensburg, PA 15601. Nov 8 Thurs 2 pm - 6 pm, Nov 9 Fri 10 am - 4 pm, Nov 10 10 am - 3 pm 10 - 1 50% off most items 1 - 3 Bag Sale most items. $5/ person admission. Many beautiful regiftable items, Christmas decorations, toys, books, CDs, DVDs, records. Lots of delicious food and homemade baked goods. For directions and more info visit www.stemma.org

NOVEMBER 8-11

SUGARPLUM SHOP – Thur 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Fri & Sat 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. – 4p.m., Upper St. Clair Library, Multi-purpose room (behind the police station). Original fine art handcrafted holiday gift items by local artists. Hosted by Upper St. Clair League for the Arts. Credit Cards Accepted. During this event, each artist contributes a percentage of their sales toward a scholarship to an Upper St Clair senior who intends to pursue a career in the arts.

NOVEMBER 9

SALUTE TO VETERANS - The Bethel Park Chamber is “Saluting Veterans” with an

inspirational speaker, nationally traveled Bethel Park native, Eric McElvenny at the St. Clair Country Club on November 9, at 12:00 noon. Cost is $30. Doors open at 11:30 am. Contact the Chamber at 412595-8361 or email: admin@bpchamber.org to reserve your spot.

NOVEMBER 9-10

COSTUME JEWELRY SALE - Friday, Nov 9, 1:00-7:00 p.m., and Saturday, Nov 10, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., South Park Community Center, 2675 Brownsville Road, South Park, PA 15129. 8th annual sale provides support to our deployed troops and returning displaced veterans. Lots of free parking and handicapped accessible. Unbelievable array of jewelry (over 35,000 pieces). Nothing is more than $5.00 and much of the jewelry is new with price tags still attached! We have hundreds of pins, many of them VINTAGE, bracelets, hundreds of rings, necklaces, some with matching earrings, holiday items, watches, key chains, ankle bracelets, magnetic jewelry, earrings galore and much much more! For more info: Operation Troop Appreciation, www.operationtroopappreciation.org

NOVEMBER 10, 17, 24

INDOOR YARD SALE/FLEA MARKET – 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., St Mary’s Anglican Church, Charleroi, on three Saturdays, November 10th, 17th and 24th. Miscellaneous household items, holiday items and toys will be featured. Luncheon items will be available for eat-in or take-out,

as well as soups and baked goods.

NOVEMBER 10 VETERANS DAY AT BRADFORD HOUSE – 11:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m., The Bradford House Museum, 175 S Main St, Washington, will offer free tours to veterans. Museum will close at 2:00 p.m. for the Veterans Day Parade. ‘WELCOME HOME: CELEBRATING VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES’ – Peters Township Public Library, 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. In partnership with WQED Education. Family friendly event to celebrate and honor local service members and their families over Veterans Day weekend. Service members and their young families will enjoy a meet-and-greet with Katerina Kittycat from Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, refreshments, a caricature artist, and a special performance by Pittsburgh Magician Al Mazing at 1:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend this event. Registration is requested at ptlibrary.org or call 724-941-9430 #1. FREE TURKEY DINNER – 3-6:30 p.m., New Beginnings Church of God of Prophecy, 411 4th Ave., New Eagle. Sharing God’s Love by inviting the community to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal. Donations are appreciated. Eat-In Only. HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Caste Village Commons. Crafters of all kinds will be displaying a variety of hand-made jewelry, clothing, greeting cards, special holiday decorations and more! Your place for one-stop holiday shopping!

November 2018 ————————————————————————————————————————— Proceeds Whitehall Public Library. STUFFED PORK CHOP DINNER – 4-7:00 p.m., Gary’s Chuck Wagon on Second Street in West Newton. Sponsored by The West Newton Woman’s Club. The menu includes stuffed pork chop, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, cole slaw, rolls and butter, assorted desserts and a beverage. The ticket price is $12.00 per person. Dinners are available to eat in or take out. For further information, or to purchase a ticket, please call 724-872-7937 or 724872-4175.Proceeds will benefit the Woman’s Club charities which include WN Swimming Pool, WN Girl Scouts, WN Little House, and WN Tennis Courts. INDOOR PRE-HOLIDAY FLEA MARKET – 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Nativity of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church, Monongahela. New and Used Merchandise! We are located one block off Fourth Street at the corner of Alexander & High Streets. Follow our signs from Fourth Street. Parking available in our lot. MEATLOAF DINNER - 4 to 7:00 p.m., Jefferson United Presbyterian Church, 716 Gill Hall Road, Jefferson Hills. includes potatoes, veggies, dessert, drinks. $8 for adults; $5 for kids 12 and under; under 5 are free. 412-653-4797 FESTIVAL OF PRAISE - 7:00-8:30 p.m. A celebration of Jesus including contemporary worship music with our praise band. Presider Fr Joe Freedy, and with Benediction and Eucharistic Procession. St Albert the Great Church in Baldwin. For ore info: holyapostlesparish.org PARTY OF PARTIES – 1:00 - 5:00 p.m., Hoot Owl Athletic Association, 129 4th Avenue, New Eagle PA. Hosted by the Monongahela Donora Area Lions Club. A variety of vendors will be present for this pre-Christmas shopping opportunity. Refreshments will be available for purchase. For more info call 724-292-9050 for additional information. VENDOR CRAFT SHOW – 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 pm., The Church of St. John the Baptist Social Hall, 3332 Pittsburgh Rd., Perryopolis, PA. The show will feature Pink Zebra, LulaRoe, Park Lane, Color Street, Paparazzi, Tupperware, Thirty-One, Avon, several jewelry vendors and crafters; basket raffle, food and refreshments. It is never too early to start your Christmas Shopping stop by and enjoy, bring a friend for a fun and relaxing day out. MURDER MYSTERY DINNER - Doors open at 5:15 p.m., with dinner served at 6:00 p.m., Thomas Presbyterian Church, in Eighty Four, PA. Mystery’s Most Wanted will perform “It’s Murder CB.” Charlie, Lucy, Linus, Marcie, and Patty are reunit-

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ing for one last holiday together. Make plans to join us for good food and an evening of fun. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the church office Monday thru Friday from 8:00 AM until noon or by contacting the church office at 724-941-8910. VENDOR AND CRAFT SHOW, PIEROGIE SALE – 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., St. Benedict the Abbot Church in Peters Township in the Pope Benedict Activity Center. 30 vendors benefiting the Family Promise group. The funds raised by the event will help pay for gas for their van that transports the families, purchase items for their breakfast food pantry, and diapers for the children. Mark your calendar and make plans to come. Bring your family and friends to shop and have lunch. There will be hot food including chili, cabbage and noodles and pierogies. You can also buy pieroges to take home. DIVORCE WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN 9:00a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Southminster Presbyterian Church, 799 Washington Road in Mt. Lebanon. This 4-hour workshop will explore the legal, financial, and emotional issues of divorce to educate on what to expect and how to prepare. Attendees will gain a greater understanding of how to get through the divorce process with the least amount of cost, conflict and collateral damage. Materials fee is $35 per person and pre-registration is necessary to 724-493-9695. THE BIG EVENT - 6:00-9:00 p.m., Rostraver Public Library. Bash style event, 20 prizes (including Cases of Fine Wine, Craft Beer, Cash, Jewelry, and Vacation Rentals) will be raffled over the course of the night along with 50/50 and Chinese Auction. In between prize announcements, enjoy fine foods, wine & beer sampling, music, and tours of the Library. Tickets are available at Rostraver Public Library for $100 and include entry for ticket holder plus one guest and 10 (3 digit) random numbers for the drawings. Each ticket holder may bring one guest. All ticket holders and guests must be age 21 or older. Visit www.rostraverlibrary.org and social media to check out all of our programs. SOUTH HILLS FRIENDS OF THE MONTOUR TRAIL MONTHLY WORK PARTY Due to bridge construction at our usual meeting place volunteers will meet at the Brownsville Extension parking area (trail MP 37.5) at 9:00 a.m. This month’s project has not yet been decided. Montour Trail web site www.montourtrail.org. Questions may be directed to info@montourtrail.org. A NIGHT OF ROYAL REVELRY, WINE TASTING – 7-9:30 p.m., Pleasant Hills Public Library.. Enjoy wine, mead and cider samplings from Pleasant Hills’ own

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KingView Mead, along with appetizers, desserts, live music, basket raffles, and more! Tickets are $30 each, available for purchase in the library or online at site at: https://www.pleasanthillslibrary.org/purchasewinetickets.html. All proceeds benefit Pleasant Hills Public Library. Must be 21+ to attend. Please contact the Library with any questions: 412-655-2424

NOVEMBER 10 & 14

OLDIES DANCE – 7-11:00 p.m., White Oak American Legion Post # 701, 2813 Capital St., White Oak, PA. Admission is still only $5.00 per person. All proceeds benefit veterans programs. Music from the 50s and early 60s by Candy and Mike. For more information call 724-984-6611.

NOVEMBER 11 ‘SOCK IT TO A VET” - VETERANS DAY FRIENDSHIP DINNER & SOCK DRIVE – 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., “The Good Ol’ Days House,” Belle Vernon, PA. Spaghetti & Meatball dinner. We are asking all Veterans from all Wars to attend. Guests are also invited to join us for a tour of this unique destination and bring along a new sock donation for men & women that will be donated to the Veterans Homeless Shelter in Washington & distributed to Veterans in our local hospitals.

TURKEY BINGO – 1:00 p.m., 1:00 P.M. Finley Hall, St. Francis of Assisi, Finleyville PA. Admission $5.00 extra cards available. Door prizes, raffles, special games, win a turkey for your Thanksgiving Dinner. VETERAN’S LUNCHEON – 12:00 p.m., Join St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Brentwood for our 18th annual Veteran’s Luncheon Sunday, November 11th, special guest speaker, Former State Senator Jack Wagner. Wagner is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a recipient of the Purple Heart and other military commendations for service in the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1968. All veterans and their families are invited to attend this FREE event. Seating is limited. Call the church at 412884-5225 to reserve your spot today! WEDDING COOKIE TABLE COLLEGE – 1-4:00 p.m., Meadowlands Hilton, (I-79) Wedding Cookie College is live through Eventbrite. The cost is $25 per person plus transaction fees. Twenty five tickets will be held for those who prefer to mail a $25 check to: MAHS, 826 Lawrence Street, Monongahela, PA 15063. For more information, please call 724 258 6432. A limited number of Veterans attend free.

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VETERANS’ DAY MEMORIAL SERVICE – 12:00 p.m., South Park nursing war memorials on Corrigan Drive. Held by The Southwestern Pennsylvania Registered Nurses Club. The service will be dedicated to Mary Ann Rosko a club member who died in 2017 and served in the US Army Nurses Corps. She was diligent in having the monuments and the area repaired and improved for safety through the City Parks. All military nurses will be remembered with a floral wreath placed at the nursing monuments. The program includes Bethel Park Mayor, Jack Allen; Rabbi Mendel Rosenblum, Chabad of South Hills and bagpiper Douglas Greer. Other dignitaries are: Clarence Hopson, Deputy Director of Recreation, City Parks and Sue Means, RN of Allegheny County Council. A gun salute will be given by the South Park VFW 6664.

NOVEMBER 13 SOUTH HILLS FRIENDS OF THE MONTOUR TRAIL - 6:30 p.m., South Park Township Library. The South Hills Friends are responsible for maintenance of the Montour Trail between Library and Clairton. Individuals interested in the Montour Trail are encouraged to attend. Additional information concerning the trail, including South Hills Friends contact information, may be obtained on the Montour Trail web site www.montourtrail.org. Questions may be directed to info@montourtrail.org. The Friends would like to thank the generous donors who made our October 13 Penny Day fundraiser the most successful in our 13-year history. SOUTH HILLS COIN CLUB - 8:00 p.m., Bethel Presbyterian Church, 2999 Bethel Church Rd., in Bethel Park. All members and the general public are invited. This months program to be announced. A 50/50 will be offered and childrens prizes to be awarded. Applications are now being accepted for membership. For more information call 724-984-6611.

NOVEMBER 14 HOW TO RUN FOR LOCAL ELECTIVE OFFICE - Running for a school board or council seat can be complicated. The Jefferson Hills Democratic Committee will hold a how-to forum on Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM in the Jefferson Hills Library Community Room. This event is FREE and open to the public. RSVPs to jhdemocrats@gmail.com or via our Facebook page are encouraged to help

prepare materials. For more details, please visit www.jeffersonhillsdemocrats.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram under @JHDemocrats.

OLDIES & COUNTRY MUSIC DANCE – Geno & Ernie at the Hazelkirk American Legion. 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Wednesday, Nov 14 and 21. All are welcome. For info call 724-592-6696

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RETIRED MEN’S LUNCHEON GROUP – 12:00 p.m. , Pleasant Hills Presbyterian Church, 199 Old Clairton Road, Pleasant Hills. After lunch the Thomas Jefferson acappella boys and girls choir will perform seasonal songs under the direction of Julia Lucia. Cost is $8.00 payable at the door. Please reserve lunch by calling the church office at 412 655 2000 option 0. We are a non-denominational group.

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LIGHT-UP NIGHT – 6:00-9:00 p.m., First United Methodist Church located at 430 West Main Street in Monongahela. We are serving refreshments and you are welcome to tour the Sanctuary. All are welcome. SPORTING CLAY FUNDRAISER – “Pull for a Better Us”, Friday, Nov. 16, Nemacolin Woodlands Shooting Academy, 1001 Lafayette Dr. in Farmington, PA 15437. Registration 11:00 a.m., Lunch at 12:00 noon; Shotgun start at 1:00 p.m. Individual cost $160. Group cost – 2 participants $300, or 4 participants $600. Fee includes: 15 shooting stations; guns available to rent; shells available for purchase. Register the day of event, or at the Mon Valley YMCA business office. Proceeds will support the programs and services of the Mon Valley YMCA. For more info, call 724-483-8077.

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CRAFT & VENDOR SHOW - 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 400 Old Clairton Road. Prince of Peach Lutheran Church is holding a craft and vendor show with over 30 tables from crafters and home party vendors to chose from. A table of used books will also be available. OLDIES DANCE BASH - 5-10:00 p.m., Library Fire Hall, South Park, PA. Held by The South Park Historical Society. DJ Nick and Alaina Phillips will be playing all of your favorites! The doors open at 4:30 p.m. but no tickets will be sold there, so make sure to reserve yours today. Tickets are $35 each. and you can get them by calling Joan Lane at

412-835-0946. Ticket sales end on November 10. Two chances on each ticket for cash drawings every 30 minutes totaling $4,250 and you do not need to be present to win, 50-50 drawings, plus a Chinese Auction. Hot buffet included will be provided by Cyd West-Comfort Catering. BYOB. All proceeds benefit the South Park Historical Society and the flood recovery fund.

JOY OF CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW – 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., DeMarillac Guild of St. Louise de Marillac Parish, Upper St. Clair. 121 Artists and Crafters to be located in the School and LeGras Parish Center. Bake Sale and Chinese Auction. Lunch and snacks available to purchase. Admission is $2 and includes a ticket for the Chinese Auction. Strollers are not permitted. HOLIDAY VENDOR/CRAFT/ARTISAN SHOW – 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., St. Katharine Drexel Social Hall, 126 Church St., Bentleyville, PA, 15314. (Formerly Ava Maria Parish and Knights of Columbus). Benefits the Bentleyville Lions Club, Bentleyville, PA. Food will be available for purchase. There will be a Chinese Auction and 50/50 drawing. For more information call 724-288-7359 or 412-582-8184 HOLLY DAYS CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Claysville community Center, 212 Main St., & American Legion Hall (1st Fl) 208 Main St., Claysville, PA 15323. Two Buildings of crafters! $10 Buffet lunch, all homemade dishes, ala carte and take also available. Bake Sale and many raffles including signed sports memorabilia and Chinese auction; Door prizes. For more info: 724-663-5019 NBV COMMINITY BANK PARK LIGHT UP NIGHT -6-8:00 p.m., NBV Community Bank. Held by the North Belle Vernon Recreation Commission. Santa will arrive on the NBV Volunteer Fire Truck and have treats. In addition a bonfire will be lit to help all stay warm and hot chocolate and hotdogs will be free to all in attendance while supplies last. Festival activities will occur during the evening and will be listed closer to the event including caroling and performances. All are welcome to attend. Questions, contact RJ Sokol 724-929-2749. CHICKEN & BISCUIT DINNER – 3:30 – 6:30 p.m., Elizabeth Wesleyan Church, 205 Church St, Elizabeth, Pa. Includes Mash Potatoes, Cole Slaw, cake, Drink. Adults $9, Children under 12 $4. For more info: 412384-8868

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ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION -6:00 p.m., John Virgilio Sports Complex, Rostraver Township. Rain or shine. Fre truck parade, bonfire, visit with Santa, treat bags, snack and hot chocolate for the children, arts and crafts, hot dogs complements of the Rostraver Township Board of Commissioners, and a Toys for Tots collection box. MON VALLEY COIN CLUB – 2:00 p.m., 303 Chamber Plaza in Charleroi, Pa. All members and the general public are invited. Program for this meeting to be announced. Applications are now being accepted for membership. A 50/50 will be offered. Prizes will be awarded for children. For additional information call 724-984-6611.

NOVEMBER 19 SEASONAL CRAFTS ON TAP FOR SOUTH PARK WOMEN’S CLUB MEETING – 7:00 p.m., South Park Township Community Center Building. Fran Ruppen, a very “Crafty” person, and Women’s Club member, will be showing members how to do a couple of seasonal items. Everyone will take home 2 crafts. The SPWC is open to all women in and around South Park Township. Bring a female friend, neighbor or family member. Women are welcomed to join that night. ANNUAL LIGHT-UP NIGHT – Monongahela Valley Hospital. 6:30 p.m. Join MVH as we kick-off the holiday season with our 34th Annual Light-Up Night in the Hospital’s Central Plaza. Enjoy entertainment, hot chocolate, Christmas carols, and an opportunity to tell Santa and Mrs. Claus what’s on your Christmas list. Homemade baked goods and raffle tickets for decorative Christmas items will be sold by the Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Health Resources, Inc. in the hospital’s main lobby beginning at 5 p.m. PLEASANT HILLS GARDEN CLUB 12:30 p.m., Community Room, Pleasant Hills Borough Building, 410 Bruceton Road in Pleasant Hills. The program “”Pleasant Hills Arboretum” will be presented by an Arboretum Board Member. Non-members are welcome to attend. The Garden Club always welcomes new members. For more information about the PHGC, please visit www.plsthillspagardnclub.com.

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NOVEMBER 20 STRANGE TALES FOR AN AUTUMN EVENING – 7:00 p.m., Library Fire Hall. Bring a friend and join the Historical Society and its Guest Speaker Series welcomes Keith Bastianini. REGISTERED NURSES CLUB MEETING The Southwestern Pennsylvania Registered Nurses Club will meet at 9:30 am on November 20, 2018 at Hamilton Presbyterian Church , 4500 Hamilton Road in Bethel Park, Pa. Speaker is Nicole Bidolli MS. Her topic is “Exercise is Medicine.” All registered nurses are welcome. Contact Carol (412) 287-1195 for more information.

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OLDIES & COUNTRY MUSIC DANCE – Geno & Ernie at the Hazelkirk American Legion. 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Wednesday, Nov 21. All are welcome. For info call 724-592-6696

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THANKSGIVING DINNER – 12:00 p.m. The Finleyville Interfaith Council of Churches is hosting a Thanksgiving Dinner for the Finleyville Community in St. Francis’ Finley Hall. Meal is free of charge, and available to all area residents. YMCA OF GREAT PITTSBURGH TURKEY TROT - MedExpress 1 Mile Family Fun Run – 8:00 a.m., UnitedHealthcare 5K Turkey Trot Run/Walk – 8:30 a.m., Gentile, Horoho & Avalli Double Gobble – 5K COURSE AT 8:30AM, 5MILE COURSE AT 9:15AM. Bring non-perishable food items to your LOCAL YMCA BRANCH, PARTICIPATING MEDEXPRESS URGENT CARE LOCATIONS, packet pick up AT PNC PARK, or on race day. https://www.ymcaofpittsburgh.org/turkeytrot/

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ZOMBEK LIGHT UP NIGHT – 6-10:00 p.m., 214 Williamsburg Drive, Elizabeth, Pa. 15037. Horse drawn carriage rides, The Pirate Perogies, Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hot chocolate, bake Sale and much more All proceeds Benefit Make A Wish. CHRISTMAS CRAFT AND VENDOR

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SHOW - West Newton. Christmas Craft & Vendor Market featuring 30 vendors at the W.N. Presbyterian Church & Senior Center The annual Christmas Craft and Vendor show will run from 3:00 pm to 8:30 pm in conjunction with the Light Up Night Festival. Vendors featuring handmade items such as goat milk soap, homemade desserts, country crafts, glass creations, doll clothes plus so much more. Crafters and vendors will be located at the West Newton Senior Center for Active Adults and at the West Newton Presbyterian Church both located on Main Street. MID-MON VALLEY MODEL RAILROAD CLUB DISPLAY – open every weekend from 12-5:00 p.m. starting Nov 24 thru Jan 6. Second floor of 159 Main Street in New Eagle. Admission is by donation; although there is no set price, a donation of $1.00 per person will be greatly appreciated to continue the club’s efforts. Make New Eagle a stop on your Holiday tour. For further information, call S. Werner at 724-379-8584 or see our website: www.mmvmrrc.org MIRACLE ON MAIN STREET - LIGHT UP NIGHT FESTIVAL - Main and 2nd Street in West Newton, 3:00 p.m. -8:30 p.m., Hosted by Downtown West Newton Inc. Featuring DJ Galiffa Center Stage all day. Christmas Craft & Vendor Market featuring 30 vendors at the W.N. Presbyterian Church & Senior Center. 3:45 p.m. Jimmy Sykes & students Christmas Organ & Music Recital at the W.N. Presbyterian Church. 5:15 p.m. Grand Christmas Parade down Main Street. 6:00 p.m. Santa Claus arrives with the lighting of the Community Christmas Tree and Stage Right! Sensations perform Center Stage along with other musical talents. Mega Gift Basket Raffle, 50/50 and Lottery Tree raffle at the LeGrande Room - all proceeds raised help with light up night. All activities are held Rain, Snow or Shine. FUNDRAISER FOR K-9 OFFICER ‘OBIE’ – Julian’s Banquet Hall, 78 W. Maiden Street, Washington, PA. $20 ticket includes dinner, Chinese auction, entertainment, including a band and DJ, and the chance to meet Obie.

NOVEMBER 25 FESTIVAL OF AMERICAN ARTS & CRAFTS - Sunday, November 25 at the Printscape Arena at Southpointe, Canonsburg, PA (formerly the Iceoplex). An arts and crafts show celebration offering a wonderful collection of handcrafted traditional, folk and contemporary crafts by over 85 artists from the tri-state area. Show hours are from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Free door prizes awarded every hour. Admission is $3.50. (children 12 and under are free). For more information call 724-880-0881.

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NOVEMBER 26 PETERS CREEK HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S HOLIDAY GATHERING - 6:30 pm, social room, Wrights United Methodist Church, Venetia. Members and invited guests are welcome to an evening of fellowship and food in the last formal meeting of the year. A short, entertaining film giving homage to writer HP Lovecraft in the guise of a spoiled heiress, who follows the roots of her family tree and gets more than she bargained for will be shown. The evening is a prelude to the annual “Soup and Stroll” open house at the historic Enoch Wright House, Sunday December 9 from noon to four. Further Information: peterscreekhistoricalsociety.org

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CLOTHES 4-U – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Belle Vernon. The clothing is free; patrons may give a free-will offering. If there is a need at any other time, please call the office to make an appointment. Anyone wishing to drop off clothing or who might be in need of some assistance is asked to call 724-9294696 to make arrangements.

NOVEMBER 28 MONONGAHELA AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY – 7:00 p.m., Chapel of the 1st Presbyterian Church, 609 Chess Street, Monongahela, PA 15063. Enter through the Sixth Street side of the building. The brief members-only business meeting at 6:30 PM will precede the historical presentation: “Rails To The Mon: The Donora Branch of the Pittsburgh & West Virginia Railway Co,” by Jimmy Braum. For more information and see our website http://monongahelahistoricalsociety.com/ and Facebook. Free and Open to the Public. RAW SHOWCASE: OVATION – 7:00 p.m., Xtaza, 1630 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. RAW hosts over 30 eclectic showcases each month, featuring indie artists from the local communities in cities across the United States, Canada, the UK and Australia. Dark Star Designs will be local showcased artist.

NOVEMBER 30 CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE OF VENETIA - 6:30 - 8:30pm – Lighting of the 40 ft Tree and largest area Light display; Strolling Carolers to join in DARE; Larger Christmas Railroad Display; Red Bird Mission Appalachian Craft Show; Hot Sausage, Walking, Tacos, Funnel Cakes; Hot Cocoa and Smores around a fire; Girl Scout Troop sponsored Children’s Games.

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VENDOR AND CRAFTER SHOW – 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Christ United Methodist Church in Bethel Park (across from Village Square). Proceeds from this event benefit Prime Time Adult Care, a non-profit, statelicensed organization specializing in the medical supervision and physical and mental stimulation of the frail elderly, those with functional impairments, and those with Alzheimer’s disease. For more information, please call Mary Ann Weber Director, at (412) 835-6661. HOLIDAY BREAKFAST AND PUPPET SHOW – 9:00 a.m., Thomas Presbyterian Church, Eighty Four, PA. Help kick off your holiday season by joining us at Thomas Presbyterian Church for breakfast and a holiday puppet show performed by the Pittsburgh Puppet Works. Include scrambled eggs, waffles, sausage, mixed fruit, juice and coffee. Tickets are $5.00 per person with a maximum cost for a family of $20. Tickets can be purchased by stopping at the church office or calling them at 724941-8910. The church office hours are 8:00AM to noon, Monday-Friday. If you can’t buy them in advance they will also be sold at the door. SANTA’S BREAKFAST – 8:30 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, 609 Chess Street, Monongahela, PA 15063. Included: breakfast for all; crafts and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus for the children. Children $8.00, adults $5.00. Everyone is welcome to attend. Please call 724-258-8300 to make your reservation

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HOMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS – 1-4:00 p.m., Belle Vernon area. For the fourth consecutive year, Homes for the Holidays will be held in the Belle Vernon area. Six homes will be featured on the tour ranging from a renovated homestead dating back to the 1800s, to a glamorous hilltop manor with a view of four counties! Donations have remained at $25 per person. Call 724-7475191 for reservations. ONE VOICE CONCERT – 7:00 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Brownsville Road, overlooking Brentwood Towne Center, near Rt. 51. Advent concert by ONE Voice vocal group. This is a free event, although a free will offering will be collected to help support the Brentwood Meals on Wheels Program. For more info please call the church at 412-884-5225 or visit our website, www.stpetersbrentwood.org.

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NEWS FROM THE DONORA HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND SMOG MUSEUM ‘MEMORIES OF DONORA’ - New Book For Sale

South Park Resident Commends Clean Up Effort Dear Editor I want to thank all of the South Park proud volunteers that have adopted and participated in our roadside cleanup events in the Spring and Fall. The volunteers are doing their part to help the environment by removing paper litter, plastics, and other debris from the roadsides that will eventually end up in our sewer systems Pictured are Ashley, Briar, Peg, Dave, Ed, and waterways. As a resident and Karen at the Grill that grills the after many years of recruiting vol"Now World Famous Hot Dogs" after unteers for the Adopt A Road the Clean up events. Program, I am proud to announce that I have met my goal of having all the main roads in South Park adopted. Thank you for what you do to make South Park a Better Place to Live. Dave Buchewicz A proud resident of South Park

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Holiday Breakfast and Puppet Show at Thomas Presbyterian Church Help kick off your holiday season at a Holiday Breakfast and Puppet Show performed by the Pittsburgh Puppet Works on Saturday December 1, at Thomas Presbyterian Church, 1068 Linden Road in Eighty Four, PA. Breakfast will be served at 9:00 AM and will include scrambled eggs, waffles, sausage, mixed fruit, juice and coffee. In addition to the Puppet Show, which will start at 10:00 AM, there will be a balloon artist, and face painters. Tickets are $5 per person with a maximum cost for a family of $20. Tickets can be purchased by stopping at the church office or calling them at 724-941-8910. The church office hours are 8:00 AM to 12:00 noon, Monday-Friday. Tickets will also be sold at the door.

Sidney Mishkin was raised in Donora, Pennsylvania and has a lot of fond memories of growing up there. A 1955 graduate of Donora High School and a retired lawyer from Indianapolis, Indiana, Mishkin has returned to Donora over the years for class reunions and visits to family. After a visit to the Smog Museum in 2017, rummaging through the Museum's collections brought back many of his memories of growing up in Donora and the realization that those memories should be preserved in a book. His love for Donora and his pride in being from Donora are evident from the very first pages of his book - "Memories of Donora Growing up Jewish in a Western Pennsylvania steel town." As Mishkin writes, "This book will perhaps allow me in some small way to bring the Donora I knew back to life, so that I can tell people who can never know the Donora I knew about a truly remarkable place. The softback 123 page book sells for $20 at the Smog Museum or can be ordered by email and shipped with additional S&H. Thanks to Mr. Mishkin’s kind generosity, all proceeds benefit the Donora Historical Society and Smog Museum.

10th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SMOG MUSEUM In conjunction with the 60th anniversary of the Donora Smog incident of 1948, the current home of the Donora Historical Society and Smog Museum was opened in 2008 and has been flourishing ever since. 2018 marks our 10th anniversary. Located in the heart of Donora at the corner of McKean Avenue and Sixth Street, the museum has permanent exhibits related to the founding of the town, town life, steel mills, the 1948 Smog tragedy, Donora schools and sports, social clubs and organizations, and a rotating exhibit whose artifacts change three to four times a year. To eliminate any confusion, the Donora Historical Society and Smog Museum are one in the same entity. The artifacts within the Smog Museum are the property of the Donora Historical Society. The Smog Museum is just the name of our museum. We’ve had visitors from 44 states (including Alaska), Washington, D.C. and from foreign countries on five different continents. Stop by and visit us on Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or by appointment.

ADDITIONAL INFO If you have additional questions about the historical society, museum, presentations or possibly volunteering, feel free to stop by on Saturdays or by special appointment, or email us at DonoraHistoricalSociety@gmail.com, or call us at 724-823-0364 and leave a message. You can also visit us on the website at www.DonoraHistoricalSociety.org, or follow us and Like Us on Facebook at “Donora Historical Society and Smog Museum.”

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The South Hills Children’s Choir Sings For Primrose School Grand Opening

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Light Up Night’ in South Park Set for December 7 Santa Claus Will Deliver Treat Bags The Friends of South Park will be holding their 5th annual "Light Up Night" for the community on Friday, December 7, 2018 at the Gazebo on Maple Spring Drive at 6:00 pm. Santa Claus will deliver his “Treat Bags” to ALL the boys and girls in attendance at 6:30 pm at the Community House across the street from the gazebo. Also available at the Community House will be refreshments, gift basket raffles and a 50/50 drawing. Tickets for the gift baskets raffle are: 3/$5, 7/$10, 30/$20. And 50/50 tickets are just $1 per ticket. This is a free family event filled with fun, music and Christmas spirit!

Canned Goods Collection We will also be collecting canned goods for the South Park Meals on Wheels that night. If you cannot attend and would like to donate a canned good, place it on the porch at the community house on Maple Springs Drive anytime on December 7, and we will make sure that it will be delivered to the Grace Lutheran Church. The South Hills Children's Choir (SHCC) will join with Primrose School of Peters Township at their Grand Opening Ceremony on Saturday, November 3, 2018. Like the prestigious Primrose School, the SHCC nurtures “curiosity, confidence, creativity, and compassion.” The South Hills Children's Choir is under the artistic direction of Mrs. Jennie Nolan, who founded this non-profit choral group in 2013 and is accompanied by Mrs. Ruth Ann Fox. The SHCC offers quality musical education for children from all walks of life in the surrounding communities and celebrating diversity both in music and in Southwestern Pennsylvania's youth. The SHCC receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. Primrose School of Peters Township is located at 164 Waterdam Road, McMurray, PA 15317. You can connect with them at https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/peters-township/ or by phone at (724) 745-2000.

American Flag Program in South Park Will Continue Next Year The Friends of South Park are happy to announce that they will continue the American flag program next year because of the overwhelming response. They had a successful flag dedication throughout the summer thanks to the patron’s who purchased individual flags for $5. Each of the individual flags were labeled with the name of a veteran, a living or deceased family member, a friend or pet. Flags were displayed four times this year and garnered great responses and accolades from the community. Any patron who would like to have their flag may take it from the oval (center of Corrigan drive) anytime after Veteran’s Day on November 11 and up to November 17 when we will be removing and retiring the flags at 10:00 am. If you cannot get to your flag during that timeframe and would like keep it, please e-mail madam chairperson, Sharon Adams for arrangements at Sadams6528@verizon.net. Thank you for supporting all of the events sponsored by the “Friends of South Park, the County Park.” Visit our website for more information at www.southparkfriends.org.

Please contact the Madam Chairperson, Sharon Adams if you have any questions at 412-897-2403, or by e-mail: sadams6528@verizon.net

Community Groups and Organizations Team Up to Help Feed the Mon Valley Bikers Helping Others, North Belle Vernon Recreation Commission, The Salvation Army, and the Bag Brigade are teaming up to help feed those in need. Your donations will help families and children of all ages. The Salvation Army helps feed over 150 local families a month. Bag Brigade provides over 150 bags of food each week to local children for the weekends. And still there are so many more to reach. Help us help our community! For donation pick-ups please contact Valerie at 724-880-629 or RJ at 724-929-2749. Items requested for the Bag Brigade: Single serve cereals, Slim Jim’s, Single serve ravioli’s, Easy Mac n’ cheese, Spaghettio’s, Single serve fruits and veggies, Fruit snacks, Juice boxes, Single serve peanut butter, Cheese crackers, Peanut butter crackers, Single serve soups, Single serve cookies/snacks, Tooth brushes, Travel sized toothpaste, soaps,shampoos. Items requested for the food bank: Sugar, Flour, Oil, Cereal, Cake mixes, Bread crumbs, Muffin/bread mixes, Salt/pepper/spices, Canned vegetables and fruits, Mac n cheese, Peanut butter, Pasta, Pasta sauce, Stuffing, Rice, Soup, Tuna, Jelly, Condiments, Crackers, Syrup, Juice, Paper towels, Toilet paper, Body wash, Shampoo, Conditioner, Toothpaste.

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Annual ‘Miracle on Main Street’ Light Up Night in West Newton is November 24 Christmas Craft and Vendor Show Included in Festivities Downtown West Newton Inc. (DWNI) will be hosting its 17th annual ‘Miracle on Main Street’ - Light Up Night Festival on Saturday November 24 from 3:00 pm to 8:30 pm. This year’s theme is “Elf on a Shelf”, and activities will be held on Main and 2nd Street in West Newton. The event and all activities are held Rain, Snow or Shine. A schedule of activities planned are listed below: • All Day: Music featuring DJ Galiffa played at Center Stage. • 3:00 pm to 8:30 pm: Christmas Craft & Vendor Market featuring 30 vendors at the W.N. Presbyterian Church & Senior Center. • 3:45 pm: Jimmy Sykes & students Christmas Organ & Music Recital at the W.N. Presbyterian Church. • 5:15 pm: Grand Christmas Parade down Main Street. • 6:00 pm: Santa Claus arrives with the lighting of the Community Christmas Tree. • 6:00 pm: Stage Right! Sensations perform Center Stage along with other musical talents. • 3:00 pm to 8:30 pm: Mega Gift Basket Raffle, 50/50 and Lottery Tree raffle at the LeGrande Room – (all proceeds raised help with light up night costs.)

Christmas Craft and Vendor Show The annual Christmas Craft and Vendor show will run from 3:00 pm to 8:30 pm in conjunction with the Light Up Night Festival. There will be a multitude of vendors featuring handmade items such as goat milk soap, homemade desserts, country crafts, glass creations, doll clothes plus so much more. Crafters and vendors will be located at the West Newton Senior Center for Active Adults and at the West Newton Presbyterian Church. If you would like to be a vendor, call 724-989-2141.

Bradford House Poster Contest Expanded More Area Middle School and High School Students Can Participate The Bradford House Historical Association annually sponsors two Poster Contests, open to all middle and high school students (public, parochial, cyber and home-schooled) on a topic of Western Pennsylvania history, 1750 – 1850. The contest has been expanded this year to include students who reside in Washington, Greene, Allegheny, Fayette and Westmoreland Counties. Students are required to construct a presentation on a standard size trifold display board, register online during January and February, and deliver the project to the Bradford House, 175 South Main Street, Washington PA in early March. For complete rules, hints for developing a project, and a list of possible topics, go to www.bradfordhouse.org and look under the education tab. Winning projects will be displayed at the Symposium on 18th Century Life and Customs in Western Pennsylvania, An Evening with Alexander Hamilton, on March 29, 2019, at Washington & Jefferson College. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top 5 entries in each division: Middle School (grades 5-8) and High School (grades 9-12). An outreach program to introduce teachers and students to the contest requirements is available. For additional information, please email bradfordhouseshop@hotmail.com.

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PETERS TOWNSHIP RECREATION CENTER UPCOMING PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES The Peters Township Recreation Center, located at 700 Meredith Drive, Venetia, PA 15367 is offering a variety of programs and events during the months of November and December. For additional information or questions, call 724-942-5000. ADULT /SENIOR PROGRAMS Senior Luncheons Picnics/luncheons are held on the second Wednesday of each month and include entertainment, speaker or activity. Free event, but we ask that you bring a covered dish or dessert. Days: November 14 - Tom Lamb (Musician) Time: Noon to 2 p.m. Location: Community Recreation Center AARP Senior Drivers Safety Program (ages 50 plus) We are offering a refresher course (if you have taken an 8 hour course prior) and an 8-hour course if a first timer. Day: Monday and Tuesday, November 12 and 13 Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Day (Refresher): Monday, December 3 (must bring certificate & AARP card) Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fee: $15 AARP Member / $20 AARP Non-Member Registration Deadline: November 5, 2018 Register at the Recreation Center ONLY - Make checks to: AARP TAI CHI for Balance, Bone Strength, and Longevity (6 WEEKS) (AGES 18 AND OVER) Embrace the ancient arts of healing Qigong and joint friend Sun Style Tai Chi. Grow in strength, agility, mental acuity and confidence. Instructor: Anne Brucker, M.Ed., Clever Dragon TAI CHI Day: Tuesday Time: 11 a.m. to 12 noon Fee: $60 Member / $90 Non-Member

FAMILY EVENT Tree Lighting Ceremony And Holiday Party Come to the Peters Township Municipal Complex to enjoy the sounds of the season at the Tree Lighting ceremony, followed by a visit with Santa, a craft and refreshments in the library. Day: Sunday, December 2 Time: 6 p.m. Fee: Free Location: Peters Township Municipal Complex Tween Night – One Day Event (AGES 9 TO 12) A night for tweens to socialize, play games (basketball, air hockey, ping pong, board games, etc.), make a craft and enjoy snacks. Pre-registration is required. Day: Friday, November 16 Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Fee: $5 Member / $8 Non-Member Location: Community Recreation Center Registration Deadline: Nov.15 PRESCHOOL / YOUTH ONE DAY EVENTS Candy Cane Hunt (AGES 3 TO 5) Bundle up and head outside to search for hidden candy canes (moved inside if weather is inclement). After the hunt, we will warm up inside the Recreation Center with a cup of hot chocolate, craft and holiday music. Day: Thursday, December 6 Time: 1 to 2 p.m. Fee: $5 Member / $8 Non-Member Registration Deadline: Dec. 4 Kid’s Rec (AGES 6 TO 10) Come to the Community Recreation Center for games and activities. Send a water bottle and wear gym shoes; we plan to get the kids moving. Day: Wednesday, November 21 Time: 10 a.m. to Noon Fee: $5 Member / $8 Non-Member Registration Deadline: Nov. 20

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The Salvation Army Pittsburgh Temple Corps Bringing Christmas Joy and Cheer to Families in need this Holiday Season The Salvation Army seeks to provide assistance to those in need this holiday season. This season The Salvation Army will be distributing over 1,500 Toys to Children in need. Last year The Salvation Army distributed around 1,900 Toys. While assisting this holiday season the Salvation Army will also be doing their Red Kettle Campaign. Their Red Kettle Goal is $150,000. The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to help stand kettles from November 21 to December 24, 2018. “This Holiday Season we plan increase assistance during Christmas in our community. Our Red Kettle Campaign is one of our biggest fundraising campaigns. The money raised during this holiday season supports the Salvation Army year round. Knowing we are making a difference in not only our community but also in the life of others is unforgettable. To see the faces of the people we help and the gratitude they express is unexplainable” said Lieutenant Cheyenne Martinez, Assistant Corps Officer/Pastor. If you would like to learn about ways you can help this Christmas season Including bell ringing and other volunteer opportunities at The Salvation Army Pittsburgh Temple Corps, Please email or call Lieutenant Cheyenne Martinez at (412)-207-2127 Ext. 104 or Cheyenne.martinez@use.salvationarmy.org

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4th Annual "Sock it to a Vet" Day in Belle Vernon Veterans Day Friendship Dinner and Sock Drive Local Veterans are invited to "Mangia Italian Style" at the 4th Annual "Sock it to a Vet" Day on Veteran's Day, Sunday November 11 at “The Good Ol’ Days House” in North Belle Vernon. To express thanks to the men and women who have made sacrifices in order to protect our freedoms, a special "Veteran's Day Friendship Dinner" will be held from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM that will feature the Italian favorite spaghetti & meatballs! All Veterans from all wars are invited to attend. Guests are also encouraged to bring along a new sock donation for men and women that will be donated to the Veterans Homeless Shelter in Washington, PA and distributed to veterans in our local hospitals. The very first year of this event in 2015 we collected 1,111 pairs of socks! The Good ol’ Days House is located at 914 Broad Avenue in Belle Vernon. For questions or additional information, please call 724-331-3654, or visit the website www.nostalgicguesthouse.com

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Cook Confirms $575,000 in Safe Water and Sewer Grants for 49th Legislative District Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette) recently announced that the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has awarded approximately $575,837 in Pennsylvania Small Water and Sewer Program grants to four municipalities in the 49th Legislative District. “Properly maintained municipal sewer and water systems are critical to our region’s overall health and quality of life,” said Cook. “I applaud each of these grant recipients for coming up with a solid plan to bring these facilities into proper compliance by maximizing available dollars for the benefit of residents and ratepayers.” District 49 municipalities and water authorities receiving these grants are as follows: California Borough – $70,837 – California Borough plans to install eight sewer lines and five manholes to provide sewer access to three homes located on Highland Drive. Additionally, this $83,338 project will eliminate sewage seeping into the ground, along the rock ledge, and discharging into the yard at the bottom of the hill, which could potentially cause health issues. Carroll Township Authority – $250,000 – Carroll Township Authority is under a corrective action plan to reduce sewer system overflows and is planning to upgrade the antiquated Grandview pump station. This $297,000 rehabilitation project will include the replacement of valves and pumps, and the installation of variable frequency drives, chambered flow meters and a bypass chamber. Jefferson Township Water Authority – $42,500 – Jefferson Township Water Authority plans to install a waterline across the bridge over Redstone Creek.The water authority does not produce any water and the failure to replace this water line has prohibited access to outside water sources. This $50,000 project will connect existing lines allowing the authority to access water for purchase from the North Fayette County Municipal Authority. Mid Mon Valley Pollution Control Authority – $212,500 – Mid Mon Valley Pollution Control Authority plans to complete pump station improvements in the boroughs of Roscoe and Stockdale.This $250,000 project will consist of the installation of three grinder pumps at station numbers 2, 3 and 4, thereby reducing downtime and the potential for basement flooding, sanitary sewer backups and manhole overflows. The Pennsylvania Small Water and Sewer Program offers grants for small water and sewer infrastructure projects and can be used to assist with the construction, improvement, expansion, or rehabilitation or repair of a water supply or sanitary sewer system.

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Rostraver Township Christmas Celebration Planned for November 18 On Sunday, November 18 the Greater Rostraver Chamber of Commerce, along with community partners, Rostraver Lions Clubs, and the Rostraver Township Board of Commissioners will host the annual Rostraver Township Christmas Celebration. The outdoor event will begin at 6:00 PM at the John Virgilio Sports Complex located at 150 Recreation Drive in Rostraver Township. Festivities will include a fire truck parade, bonfire, a visit with Santa, treat bags, snack and hot chocolate for the children, arts and crafts, hot dogs compliments of the Rostraver Township Board of Commissioners, and a ‘Toys for Tots’ collection box. The festivities are held rain or shine. If you would like to donate for the treat bags, please drop off 250 items (candy/child-friendly) or monetary donation by November 14 to Gina C. Lynn at the Greater Rostraver Chamber of Commerce office at 516 Circle Drive.

8th Annual ‘Oldies Dance Bash’ Hosted By The South Park Historical Society Join the South Park Historical Society for its 8th annual ‘Oldies Dance Bash’ on Saturday, November 17. The event will be held at the Library Fire Hall from 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM. The doors open at 4:30 p.m. but no tickets will be sold there, so make sure to reserve yours today. Tickets are $35 each and can be purchased by calling Joan Lane at 412-835-0946. Ticket sales end on November 10. Dance the night away and get ready to win some cash at this bash! DJ Nick and Alaina Phillips will be playing all of your favorite hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s! There will be two chances on each ticket for cash drawings every 30 minutes totaling $4,250 and you do not need to be present to win. There will also be two 50-50 drawings plus a Chinese Auction with each gift valued at a minimum of $100 each! A delicious hot buffet will be provided by Cyd West-Comfort Catering and is included in the price of the ticket. Beer, Pepsi products and coffee will be offered. This is a BYOB event. Attendees are welcome to bring their own mixers and snacks. The Enjoy 2019 coupon books will also be on sale for $30. All proceeds benefit the South Park Historical Society and the flood recovery fund.

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South Hills Comes Together to Gather ‘Around The Table’ Jefferson Regional Foundation Initiative Hopes to Create More Community Engagement Throughout the south hills from October 15 to 19, the Jefferson Regional Foundation hosted over 100 community conversations over a meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner) in an exciting new initiative called ‘Around the Table South’. The effort is designed to make connections, share ideas, and inspire action by people who live and work in the South Hills and Mon Valley communities. The conversations were held at area libraries, churches, schools, organizations and businesses, totaling 1,000 people in a series of 100 mealtime conversations sharing their thoughts and ideas on how to better our community. The discussions were led by “Hosts” that the Jefferson Regional Foundation recruited - local business leaders, school officials, librarians, healthcare leaders, pastors and nonprofit staff throughout the south hills and lower mon valley. Site hosts invited ten guests to breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and during the meal guided thought-provoking table conversations by asking questions such as, “How can we work together to make a stronger and healthier community?” Mary Phan-Gruber, Executive Director of the Jefferson Regional Foundation, was pleased by the overwhelming response to this effort. “A good conversation, like a good meal, is inspiring,” said Phan-Gruber. “We are taking this simple idea, listening across the community, and – most importantly – sharing the themes and ideas that emerge from the tables. Our tagline for Around the Table South is Conversations that Build Community!” This community engagement approach was developed in 2014 by the Chicago Community Trust as a program called ‘On the Table’. In Chicago, it now attracts thousands of participants for its one-day annual event and the concept has spread to 30 other cities. This is the first replication of the model in the Pittsburgh area. “This is a unique way to tap into the community,” noted Paula Kelly, Director of the Whitehall Public Library and an active leader in the Jefferson Community Collaborative. As the director of one of eight local

Residents and workers from across the south hills gathered at various meeting locations to share ideas ‘Around the Table’ on ways to work together to make the south hills and mon valley communities stronger.

libraries that committed to host tables for this project, Ms. Kelly immediately saw Around the Table South as a chance to launch the library’s strategic planning process. “Around the Table South is a creative approach I can use to bring together a group of people to talk about the community,” she said. “I’m inviting people to the table who represent varied needs and use the library in different ways— people of various ages, perspectives, and backgrounds.” The Jefferson Regional Foundation is compiling survey results from all the tables and will publish the results of the table discussions in early 2019. For additional information, or to learn more, please visit the website www.aroundthetablesouth.org.

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NEWS FROM THE SOUTH PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY It’s Never Too Late For A Spooky Story Halloween might be over but the South Park Historical Society has one more haunted tale that you will not want to miss. Bring a friend and join the Historical Society on Tuesday, November 20 as its Guest Speaker Series welcomes Keith Bastianini, presenting “Strange Tales for an Autumn Evening”. The presentation will be held at the Library Fire Hall at 7:00 p.m.

Help The South Park Historical Society Write Its Next Book Remember South Park in the 1970s? The Bicentennial … Disco … The Dynasty! The South Park Historical Society is working on a new book, ‘South Park in the 70s’. This book is about you - your stories, your pictures, your memories of our community during this transformative decade. If you would like to contribute to this new book, please send your stories and pictures to southparkinthe70s@gmail.com. All content published by the South Park Historical Society is protected under copyright laws.

Two Great Books About South Park’s History The holiday season will be here before you know it and the South Park Historical Society has two great books that your loved ones are bound to enjoy: ‘Historic Snowden Township - South Park Township’ and ‘History of Allegheny County’s South Park Farm Lands to Park Lands’. The cost of each book is $20 (tax included) and can be shipped anywhere in the U.S. for an additional $3.25. To order one or both books call 412-835-9529 or 412-655-4104. These books can also be purchased at the South Park Township Library and the Woods Café on Corrigan Drive. To learn more about the South Park Historical Society or to become a member, visit their website: www.southparkhistoricalsociety.com or their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/southparkhistoricalsociety

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Cook Confirms $36,100 in Funding to Support District 49 Rural Firefighters

Mon Valley Academy for the Arts Presents “A Night at the Coaches”

In conjunction with Fire Prevention Week, grant funding totaling approximately $36,129 has been awarded to four rural fire companies in the 49th Legislative District, announced Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette). The funding is used to better equip and train volunteers to save lives and protect property in unprotected rural areas. “Our volunteer fire companies are essential to maintaining public safety; however, they are often challenged with sparse funding for the training and gear they need to perform their jobs,” said Cook. “Rural fire departments also have the added difficulty of having to manage possible wildfires in heavily forested areas and being in geographic locations that don’t provide the same level of support as urban fire companies. That is why additional funding for specialized equipment and training is so important.” Volunteer fire organizations in the 49th Legislative District to receive grants are as follows: • Carroll Township Volunteer Fire Department, $10,000. • Cokeburg Volunteer Fire Company, $10,000. • Marianna Volunteer Fire Company, $6,129. • Stockdale Volunteer Fire Department, $10,000. Cook said the money can be used for purchasing wildfire-suppression equipment, protective clothing, mobile or portable radios, water supply installations, wildfire prevention and mitigation, wildfire training; and to convert and maintain federal excess vehicles for fire suppression. The grant program, appropriated through the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and paid through federal grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, has awarded more than $12.5 million since it began in 1982. For the latest district event information and state government updates, visit RepBudCook.com and Facebook.com/RepBudCook.

Event will Highlight Accomplishments of The Mon Valley Academy For The Arts and the Heritage of The Twin Coaches Supper Club The Mon Valley Academy for the Arts, an arts and culture organization serving the Mon Valley since November 2015, will hold “A Night at the Coaches” Dinner/Show on Sunday, November 4, 2018. This event will be held from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Stockdale VFD Social Hall, in Stockdale, Pa. Doors open at 2:00 PM The event will include live performances by some of the area’s best, including members of the Twin Coaches Orchestra, directed by Twin Coaches alumni, Joe Campus. Featured vocalists will be John Paterra, Kylie Santoro-Horrell, and Dr. Douglas Pepper. Also appearing will be the newly formed Twin Coaches Jr. Jazz Trio, The Allies Trio and the Twin Coaches Jr. Stage Band comprised of local students ranging from 12 to 18 years old. Tom Soltis will be the event Master of Ceromonies along with local dignitaries. Advance ticket price is $25 and includes the cost of this Dinner/Show, as well as a sumptuous buffet meal provided by Martin’s Catering. Tickets are available at Vic Vitale State Farm, Susan Jo Salon, MarBill Jewelry, Jazzy Boutique, Greater Rostraver and Monongahela Chamber Offices. You can also call the MVAA office at 724-309-0249. Tickets sold at the door are $35. All proceeds from the event support the cultural and educational programs of the MVAA. For more information about Mon Valley Academy for the Arts and the Twin Coaches Orchestra Project, please visit the web site www.monvalleyacademyforthearts.org.

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Belle Vernon Area Church Seeking Toys and Clothing Donations For the Holidays First United Methodist Church, located at 200 State Street in Belle Vernon is collecting toys and clothing for area children and families. Any new or gently used toys that we can make available to our patrons for the Christmas season is greatly appreciated. We would like to have all toy donations made by the end of November for distribution at our December opening. We are also seeking clothing in good condition for this ministry. Anyone wishing to drop off toys or clothing or who might be in need of clothing is asked to call the church office at 724-929-4696 to make arrangements for drop-off.

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Fall Festival in the Park Held in Donora

Working hard for residents are L-R: Officer Keith Charleton and Mayor James McDonough, both of Donora

‘Gourmet Cupcakes’ sold unique and tasty desserts. Pictured L-R are: Heidi Szedon, Ricki Roberts, and Julianna Roberts.

Combine & Savve e. The hayride was a favorite activity on Saturday, taking people on scenic rides through the park.

By Jill Runfola Palmer Park in Donora was the location for a fantastic celebration of the fall season, on September 29, as residents and business owners came out to participate in the Festival in the Park. The Claudia Saavedra of Monongahela enjoyed event was hosted by local business, Junk the festival with her children, Michelle, age 5, and 1-year old, Asher. and Disorderly and sponsored by Friends of the Donora Public Library, and Mon Valley Academy for the Arts, Inc. The weather was beautiful in the picturesque park, and music was in the air with performances by live bands, The Twin Coaches Jr. Jazz Trio (plus one) and The Andy Gregg band. The festival featured a variety of tasty foods, shopping, pumpkin painting, hayrides, kids activities, a Chinese Auction, half the take, and more! Over 40 vendors were in attendance.

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West Elizabeth Community Days Held Despite Bad Weather Veterans’ Day Memorial Service Will Be Held by SWPA RN Club The Southwestern Pennsylvania Registered Nurses Club will hold their 26th Veterans' Day Memorial Service at 12:00 noon on Monday, November 12, 2018. The service will be held at the South Park nursing war memorials located on Corrigan Drive. The service will be dedicated to Mary Ann Rosko a club member who died in 2017 and served in the US Army Nurses Corps. Rosko was diligent in having the monuments and the area repaired and improved for safety throughout the City Parks. All military nurses will be remembered with a floral wreath placed at the nursing monuments. The program will include Bethel Park Mayor, Jack Allen; Rabbi Mendel Rosenblum, Chabad of South Hills and bagpiper Douglas Greer. Other dignitaries expected to attend are Clarence Hopson, Deputy Director of Recreation, City Parks and Sue Means, RN of Allegheny County Council. A gun salute will be given by the South Park VFW 6664 with Commander Christopher Brown. The public is welcome.

The teens had a great time with volleyball, fellowship, and friends! Pictured (L to R): Cai Green, Grant Gonot, Helen Rickard, Morgan Pizzuti, Raylee Furlong, and Olivia Green.

Jan Green, the wife of CCSP's Pastor Tim Green and still a kid at heart, enjoys a slide out of the bouncy house!

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to paint a pumpkin. Toddlers had a box of corn kernels to play in while the teens played volleyball. More activities and delicious food was offered behind the Lincoln Elementary School building, where attendees enjoyed a pig roast, fried chicken, and kielbasa. People from the church also brought side dishes and desserts. The event was free of charge no charge because….. as Pastor Green and his wife Jan Green simply stated, “We love the people of West Elizabeth and the Mon Valley.”

MONONGAHELA AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY (MAHS) NOVEMBER EVENTS The Monongahela Area Historical Society (MAHS) monthly meeting will be on Wednesday, November 28, at 7:00 PM. We will meet in the Chapel of the 1st Presbyterian Church, Monongahela. The brief members-only business meeting at 6:30 PM will precede the historical presentation: "Rails To The Mon: The Donora Branch of the Pittsburgh & West Virginia Railway Co," by Jimmy Braum. Free and Open to the Public.

Wedding Cookie Table College! November 11, 2018, 1-4 PM, Meadowlands Hilton, (I-79). Wedding Cookie College is live through Eventbrite. The cost is $25 per person plus transaction fees. Twenty five tickets will be held for those who prefer to mail a $25 check to: MAHS, 826 Lawrence Street, Monongahela, PA 15063. For more information, please call 724 258 6432. A limited number of Veterans can attend for free.

Take a Tour of the Monongahela Historic District Self-Guided Walking Tour of Monongahela Historic District are available at your leisure. Stop by the museum and pick up a brochure from the box on the outside of the front door and do our self guided walking tour. There are 22 historic locations to visit along the way. Brochures are available in the MAHS Museum outside doorway in the covered brochure holder. Smartphone technology incorporated into the tour includes video and narration for each location. All you need is your smartphone.

Contact Us Kathleen DeSantis, Corresponding Secretary, desantisk@aol.com. Phone 724-258-2998 Website: http://www.monongahelahistoricalsociety.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Monongahela-AreaHistorical-Society/306661842754201 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLh6dlMaM1I

Calvary Chapel South Pittsburgh (CCSP) hosted the annual West Elizabeth Community Days on Saturday, October 13. Though rain showers from the day before made the baseball field too muddy to use for the event, Pastor Tim Green and his crew found a more suitable location along 6th Street. The event offered a variety of games, two bouncy houses, and a face painting booth. There was also a makeshift pumpkin patch where everyone was welcome

St. Elizabeth Elementary School Selling 2019 Lottery Calendars Saint Elizabeth Elementary School is selling 2019 Lottery Calendars. The calendars are $30 with daily payouts of $50, nine days with a payout of $100, and two days at $150. Winners are determined based on the evening PA Lottery Pick 3 number- straight hit, first draw only. Lottery Calendars make the perfect gift for those hard-to-buy-for people on your Christmas list. If you would like to request a specific number, contact 412- 881-2958 or email lbechtol@st-elizabeth.org.

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Mid-Mon Valley Model Railroad Club Welcomes Visitors During Holiday Season Take a step back in time and watch the trains run past steel mills and other industries long gone from the Monongahela Valley. The Mid-Mon Valley Model Railroad Club will open its doors to the public once again this Holiday season so that all can see their efforts to bring the history of this area to life. Visitors are welcome every Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 noon – 5:00 p.m. beginning the weekend after Thanksgiving (Nov. 24) through the first weekend in January (Jan. 6). The club is located on the second floor of 159 Main Street in New Eagle (above the New Eagle Borough Municipal Building). Admission is by donation; although there is no set price, a donation of $1 per person will be greatly appreciated to continue the club’s efforts. Everyone is invited to come in and see the trains running throughout this two level layout. There are three rooms of scenery and industries to be seen and a fourth room devoted to a helix (spiral) which allow the trains to move from the lower level to the upper level and back again. Items of particular interest are a rolling mill (a 45” slab mill), a blast furnace, a strip mine, old beehive coke ovens, and a major rail yard. The rolling mill is lighted and has interior equipment visible. Much has been added this year and much more is still in progress. A camera mounted in one of the engines sends a picture to a TV in the back room to show the layout at the track level for a unique perspective. The Mid-Mon Valley Model Railroad Club was established about 31 years ago to pursue both interests of the railroad history of this area and model railroading. Its goal is to build a layout depicting a sense of the history of Monongahela valley and life in the heyday of the railroads in the area. New members are always welcome and information about membership is available by asking any of the members. Seeing model trains at the Holidays is a wonderful tradition. Make New Eagle a stop on your Holiday tour. For further information, call S. Werner at 724-379-8584 or see our website: www.mmvmrrc.org

Free Lunch For Area Veterans West Mifflin Area School District Invites Veterans for a Free Lunch Veterans are cordially invited to attend a free lunch sponsored by West Mifflin Area School District and hosted by our teachers, administrators and Air Force JROTC. Our lunch theme is "Thank You for Your Service" • When: Tuesday, November 6th, 2018 • Time: Noon to 2:00PM • Where: West Mifflin Area High School Cafeteria (91 Commonwealth Ave. West Mifflin, PA 15122) Lunch menu will include pasta, meatballs, salad, cake, cookies, coffee and water. RSVP by Friday, November 2, 2018 by calling SMSgt DiCerbo or Major Harbula at 412-896-0789 or email dicerboo@wmasd.org or harbulas@wmasd.org

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SOUTH HILLS FRIENDS OF THE MONTOUR TRAIL NEWS Volunteers from the South Hills Friends of the Montour Trail began work on October 15 on a new section of the Montour Trail between Pleasant Street, South Park Township and the Port Authority Library Station. The photograph on the right shows the right of way on October 16 (looking west), which adjoins the Library Station parking area. Volunteers were clearing brush, laying silt socks and removing old railroad ties from the site (a landscaped former railroad right of way) in preparation to begin trail construction. Given good weather the Montour Trail Council hopes to complete the 1,200-foot trail section before the end of the 2018 construction season. The South Hills Friends are responsible for maintenance of the Montour Trail between Library and Clairton. Individuals interested in the Montour Trail are encouraged to attend. Additional information concerning the trail, including South Hills Friends contact information, may be obtained on the Montour Trail web site www.montourtrail.org. Questions may be directed to info@montourtrail.org. The Friends would like to thank the generous donors who made our October 13 Penny Day fundraiser the most successful in our 13-year history.

Rotary Club of California Trivia Contest Set for Nov. 17 Can you name five signers of the Declaration of Independence? How about the name of the person who discovered the Theory of Relativity? Who holds the all-time one season home run record? Is your head filled with a jumble of what seems to be useless information? Now is the time to put it to work for you and a charity of your choice. The Rotary Club of California is sponsoring a ‘Trivia Smack-Down’ on Saturday, November 17, at 6:00 p.m. at the Center in the Woods, Route 88. It’s your turn to shine as you sign up family members, friends and colleagues to form a team to compete that evening. Teams can have from four to eight members. Four-person teams cost $30 per player; teams with five to eight players cost $25 per member. Spectators, who cannot sit with teams and cannot help answer questions, can buy tickets for $10 in advance or at the door. Monetary prizes to the winning five teams will be donated to that team’s charity. There are a limited number of team spaces available, so get your team together now, register, and select your charity. All proceeds from the event support the local and international projects of the Rotary Club of California. Sponsorships are also available are various levels including, Round Sponsor, $100; Team Sponsor, $200; Bronze Level, $25; Silver Level, $50; Gold Level, $100; Platinum Level, $250; and Diamond Level, $500. There will also be a Basket Raffle and anyone wishing to donate items should contact Lisa Buday for pickup at the number or email listed below. Team reservations are due by November 5. Sponsorships close November 5. For additional information, contact event chairperson Lisa Buday at budaylaw@gmail.com or 724-938-1355.

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‘Puppy-Up Foundation’ Kicks off Walk in Monessen City Park

Pet owner Amy Ehrensberger plays pattycake with her dog ‘Brutus’, for ‘Best Trick’ award. Mary Earl, in charge of the contest, looks on.

Olivia Cooper of Monessen receives a smooch from pet ‘Louis’ who won awards for both ‘Dog with Longest Tail’ and ‘King of Bark in Park’ contests.

By Jill Runfola The ‘Puppy-Up Foundation Walk’ was held at the Monessen City Park walking track on the brisk Sunday of October 14, 2018. The walk is a fundraiser to promote awareness in cancer research—which benefits all loved ones—both pets and people. Sponsored by the Monessen/Rostraver Rotary, the event featured a DJ, food and drinks, a gift basket auction, 50/50 raffle, portrait raffle, dog contest, photo booth, and a Cool Zone. A Pet Blessing was performed by Father Mike Crookston of Epiphany of Our Lord Chapel. “We had over 40 vendors, and I was excited to be a part of it,” said Kristin Joseph, president of the Monessen/ Rostraver Rotary. She added, “I think that the Puppy-Up walk will brought a lot of people together from within

Helping out at the Puppy-Up event are, organizer Randy Moreno (at left) and Father Mike Crookston, (right).

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Peters Township Library and WQED Celebrate Service Members and Their Families In partnership with WQED Education, Peters Township Public Library will be hosting a family friendly event to celebrate and honor local service members and their families over Veterans Day weekend. Peters Township Public Library will host ‘Welcome Home: Celebrating Veterans and Their Families’ on Saturday, November 10 from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. Service members and their young families will enjoy a meet-andgreet with Katerina Kittycat from Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, refreshments, a caricature artist, and a special performance by Pittsburgh Magician Al Mazing at 1:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend this event. Registration is requested at ptlibrary.org or call 724-941-9430 #1. This event is part of a Veterans Coming Home grant that WQED received from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). Veterans Coming Home is a collaborative, multi-platform effort to highlight innovative, effective programs and individuals that are leading the way to better outcomes for service members as they transition to civilian life. “Military service extends beyond the person who directly answers the call to serve to encompass the whole family,” said Gina Masciola, manager of education projects. “It is important that we thank service members for the sacrifices they make, but this event also allows us to draw attention to and celebrate the service of their families as well. Libraries are the perfect community partner to host these thank you events as they are an integral part of the communities they serve.”

Riley Bedner from Monessen poses with dog ‘Sandy’. Together they won the award for ‘Dog and Owner Look-a-Like.’

Monessen and the surrounding areas for a really fun day for the Mon Valley for both people and dogs.” Organizer of Monessen Puppy-Up Walk, Randy Moreno noted that the event was held in the years of 2012 and 2013, but then stopped. “I am planning to make this a yearly event,” said Moreno. “As long as we can continue getting the volunteers and support like we did this year, we’ll keep doing it.” Monies raised by the Puppy-Up Foundation helps to distribute grants nationwide to fund cancer research. “All of the money raised from this event will go specifically to help research the link between human and animal cancer,” said Joseph. “I feel that many don’t think about cancer in pets, but it is a very real disease and happens very often.” To donate toward this foundation, please visit the website: www.puppyupwalk.org/Monessen/.

WESTMORELAND COUNTY PARKS LEASH LAW ENFORCED The Westmoreland County Bureau of Parks and Recreation wants to remind patrons that pet owners must keep their animals on a six (6) foot leash while visiting any Westmoreland County park, trail, or property (County Ordinance: Section VII-A). The Westmoreland County Park Police will be enforcing this ordinance and any person violating this rule will be subject to a fine of between $25 - $600. Westmoreland County has two (2) off-leash dog parks at Twin Lakes and Cedar Creek County Parks. These dog parks have separate fencedin areas for large and small dogs and feature a double-gated entrance system. These facilities are self-policing and pet owners are responsible for their dogs at all times. For more information, please call the Westmoreland County Bureau of Parks and Recreation at (724) 830-3950, or visit the website www.co.westmoreland.pa.us/parks.

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Monongahela Area Historical Society Receives Grant

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NEWS FROM THE GREATER MONESSEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Greater Monessen Historical Society is located at 505 Donner Ave in Monessen. The Heritage Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM. For any questions or additional information, please call 724-684-8460 or visit the website at www.monessenhistoricalsociety.com.

Membership and Fund Drive The annual Membership and Fund Drive is now underway. Individual memberships are $15 a calendar year with family memberships being $20. Business memberships are $50. Memberships make a great gift and include four issues of the “Valley Historian” newsletter.

Monessen Heritage Museum – Autumn Exhibit George Eckert, President of the Monongahela Area Revitalization Corporation (MARC), poses with WCCF Trustee Deborah Keefer among the crocks at the Monongahela Area Historical Society.

The Monongahela Area Historical Society received a $4,000 grant from the McBride-McMaster Fund for technology related to their new Heritage Center. The Heritage Center will provide genealogical resources and research services to individuals interested in tracing their roots. The MAHS anticipates there will be increased interest in local history and genealogy with the onset of the community’s 250th anniversary in 2019. Additionally, a $1,000 grant from the Hart History Fund was awarded in support of the Monongahela Area Revitalization Corporation (MARC)’s video documentary, Simmons: Steeped in Service, which will detail the extraordinary lives of Gwendolyn Simmons and the late Judge Paul Allen Simmons.

Monthly ‘Special Needs’ Dances Held in West Mifflin The Circle of Friends, Pittsburgh are holding monthly special needs dances at the Lebanon Presbyterian Church located at 2800 Old Elizabeth Road in West Mifflin. We welcome teens and anyone with special needs who loves music and socializing. The dances are on the fourth Friday of the month in Fellowship Hall from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. The admission fee is $10 and includes entrance, pop, water, snacks and a DJ playing all the favorite hits. Come out and have a fun time! (Event is sponsored by Gatherings Dance Events. We have been organizing and coordinating special events since 2005 for individuals with special needs to have the opportunity to dance, socialize, have fun and meet new friends in a safe and non-threatening environment).

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“Monessen 120” is the name of the autumn exhibit at the Monessen Heritage Museum. The exhibit salutes the one hundred and twentieth anniversary of the founding of the town in September of 1898. It features select displays highlighting interesting items and photographs from the past 120 years. A special section will pay tribute to the one hundred and tenth anniversary of the birth of Monessen Mayor, Hugo Parente. Displays have also been added featuring Lou and Jim Manderino, who rose to the highest ranks of Pennsylvania state government.

Annual Day of Giving The annual day of giving (Give Big, Pittsburgh) for local nonprofits will be held on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Give Big Pittsburgh will raise money for GMHS through a single online donation platform, providing a simple way to connect donors to the charitable causes they care about most and encourage them to take action. This 24-hour online fundraising effort hosted by the Pittsburgh Magazine in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Foundation and local sponsors, will offer our area of nonprofits the chance to raise funds to support their critical missions.

Follow GMHS on Twitter and Facebook! The Greater Monessen Historical Society has a Twitter account. Follow us at @MonessenHistory. We are also on Facebook and have over 3,000 followers worldwide! We can be located on Facebook under “Greater Monessen Historical Society”. See our latest events, news and photos of previous events. Google us and find our webpage filled with all the necessary information to visit, donate, join or learn about us!

Visit The Heritage Museum Gift Shoppe With the holidays fast approaching, the Heritage Museum Gift Shoppe has many great ideas for gift-giving. They carry the largest selection of nationality cookbooks in the area, as well as works by local authors.

‘Monessen Christmas Jubilee’ GMHS is working with other local organizations and groups to participate in the “Monessen Christmas Jubilee”, which will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2018, at Monessen Public Library and Cultural Center. The Historical Society will have Santa and Mrs. Claus and free Santa photos for children of all ages, which will be mailed to the homes.

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Donora Proud! Donations for Deployed Veterans Being Accepted at Local Funeral Home Please join John F. Slater Funeral Home in supporting our deployed veterans. During the month of November the funeral home will be collecting donations for our troops. Items of need are: Granola Bars, 5 hour energy drinks, Pop-tarts, power bars, Skittles, single serve powdered Gatorade, Starburst, Rice Krispy Treats, Slim Jims, Cheeze-its, Fruit Snacks, and individual bags of nuts, trail mix, snacks, cookies and crackers. Items collected will be distributed to our troops via Military Connections. A collection box will be located in the lobby of the John F. Slater Funeral Home located in Brentwood at 4201 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, 15227. For further information regarding our collection drive or Military Connections, please call Chris at 412-881-9022 or email communityservice@johnfslater.com

MANTLE HOUSE MISSION HELPS HOMELESS YOUNG ADULTS Mantle House is a transitional home for homeless young adults aged 18 -24, who seek a return to community and a productive life. We are a 501(c)3 Christian organization located in West Newton. The Mantle House Mission funds its operations, in part, through the resale of household items, clothing, antiques, and art.

Mantle House Mission Resale Store A two-story old Victorian house filled with house goods, small kitchen appliances, collectibles, and a full garage filled with flea market items. A potpourri of practical and pretty at the West Newton Resale store. Located at 132 S. Water St., West Newton, PA 15089. Phone: 724-872-1800

Mantle House at Victory Need school clothes, coats, jackets, boots to get ready for a Pennsylvania winter for your kids or maybe even yourself? Come check out Mantle House Mission At Victory! Everything priced at just $2. Located at 2806 Douglas Run Rd., Elizabeth PA, 15037. (Check out Mantle House Mission at Victory on Facebook for directions.)

Mondays At Mantle House – November Craft Classes $5 a class. Held at First United Presbyterian Church on third Street West Newton PA, November: 5- Bead craft 12- TBA 19- TBA 26- Thanksgiving craft For more information, visiting www.mantlehousemission.org or by email at mantlehousemission@yahoo.com. You can also call us at 724-872-1800, and can be added to receive our newsletters and upcoming events.

New Orange ‘Donora Dragons’ T-Shirts For Sale Donora was founded in 1901 and our sports teams were originally known as the Orange and Black. Around 1920, we adopted a fire-breathing Dragon as our official mascot, reflective of what the blast furnaces and open hearth looked like at the steel mill in the night's sky. And even though students haven’t graduated from Donora in almost 50 years, we’ve found that the younger generations still recognize the Dragon as a symbol of Donora and are proud to display the logo and colors. In 2017, a new modernized Dragon design was created by two artists with Donora roots: Jesse Francis and Jared Altamare. Another Donora guy - Armand Forlini, printed the Dragon on black T-shirts with orange and white ink. This year we are offering orange T-shirts with black and white ink. The black T-shirts will still be for sale, but with limited quantities for now. Prices for the T-shirts are: • Short-sleeve Tees - $20 • Long-sleeve Tees - $25 • Crewneck sweatshirts - $30 Shirts sent by mail will require additional S&H. Quantities are limited so please consider having your order added to a waiting list if your size/color is sold out. Shirts can be purchased at the Smog Museum on Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and at the Donora Library Monday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and until 5:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. You can also order shirts by sending an email to DonoraHistoricalSociety@gmail.com, or calling 724-823-0364.

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Crossroads Ministries in Finleyville Presents “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” Crossroads Ministries will present the “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” on Thursday, December 6 and Friday, December 7 at 7:00 pm. There will be two performances on Saturday, December 8 at 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Tickets are $6 and include a dessert reception following each presentation. ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ is the story of Imogene, Claude, Ralph, Leroy, Ollie, and Gladys -- six delinquent children named the Herdmans, who were engaged in misfit behavior for their age. They go to church for the first time after being told that the church offers snacks. Despite protests from other church members, they are given roles in the Sunday School’s Christmas play……. and they tell the Christmas story in a “non-conventional” fashion. This is a wonderful play, full of fun and entertainment for all ages. Please bring your family and kick-off the Christmas Season in a special way with “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!” Tickets are available at our website: www.crsmin.com. Crossroads Ministries is located at 81 Walter Long Road, Finleyville, PA 15332.

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Veterans To Take Down Flags in Monessen Cemeteries Volunteers and Groups Encouraged to Assist with Removal The members of American Legion Post 28 and VFW Post 1190 in Monessen will begin to take down the flags from the cemeteries in Monessen on Saturday, November 17 starting at Grandview Cemetery at 8:30 AM. Anyone who is available to help with the removal is asked to call the Committee Chairman, Perry George at 724-747-8536. The youngest of the Veterans is in his 60’s and the oldest in their 90’s, so it is very difficult for them to work on the steep hillsides of some cemeteries. There is an estimated 1,700 flags in five different cemeteries across Monessen that will need to be removed. This is not an easy task and probably cannot be accomplished in one day, so if you would like to help, please contact us. On November 19, the flags will be properly disposed of during a flag burning ceremony at 6:00 PM at the Herman Mahalich boat launch park in Monessen. If you have any flags that need disposed of, place them in the flag disposal bin located outside of the Monessen Public Library, or bring the flag with you to the burning ceremony. The public is invited to attend. New flags will be put back up on the grave sites sometime in May 2019 prior to Memorial Day. When the exact date is determined, we will let the public know. Assistance would be greatly appreciated in putting the flags back up as well.

‘Wedding Cookie College’ Event Being Sponsored by MAHS Wedding cookie tables are all the rage at weddings. To show the latest trends in planning a wedding cookie table, the Monongahela Area Historical Society is hosting “Wedding Cookie College™” on Sunday, November 11. The event is being held from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Doubletree by Hilton Meadowlands. At the event, participants will share in a wedding cookie table, see demonstrations of peach cookies, lady locks and ornate sugar cookie decorating and learn various tips about baking and making wedding cookies. There will be a panel discussion on considerations for planning a memorable wedding cookie table. There will be a taste test of gluten-free and traditional cookies and participants will hear about the history of the wedding cookie table. Interested individuals may visit the Facebook page “The Wedding Cookie Table Community” to learn more about wedding cookie tables. The site was started by Monongahela native Laura M. Magone and has over 7,500 members. The cost to attend is $25 per person. (Veterans attend the event for free!) For more information, call 724-258-6432 or send a check for $25 to: MAHS, 826 Lawrence Street, Monongahela, PA 15063. Advance registration is required.

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Business & Merchant News Fabulous Furniture in Finleyville Paint Me Pretty Gives Used Furniture a Makeover

By Kyra Bergman Paint Me Pretty is a unique shop owned by Gaylene Walker and specializes in refurbished furniture. Their new location opened in mid September at 6187 Route 88 in Finleyville, directly across the street from the Dairy Queen. “I find pieces of furniture that are no longer wanted or are in extremely poor shape, and I fix them and turn them into something people can use all over again,” says Walker. She has turned her new shop on Route 88 in Finleyville into a show room for items of furniture she has lovingly restored and turned into unique pieces of art. As an artist, with a degree from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Gaylene began with the more conventional route of painting on canvas and doing murals on walls. Then one day her daughter suggested she paint some furniture for her granddaughter’s playroom and she found her passion. “I go out and treasure hunt,” explains Walker. “Every little piece has its own little story to tell.” “I want people to feel like they are getting something nobody else has.” In addition to her own work, Gaylene also carries products from local vendors such as Louie Prior upcycled jewelry, Victoria’s Fudge-a-Licious homemade chocolate and candies, Swope’s Berries & Bees honey products, Rutz all natural cleaning supplies, the Original Bees Wax Furniture Polish, and works of art by RKS Photography. She also sells the products she uses for restoring furniture and offers paint classes. And for animal lovers she sells t-shirts and greeting cards with all proceeds benefiting Angel Ridge Animal Rescue and Fix Your Cat. Stop by her shop located on Route 88 in Finleyville and talk to Gaylene about purchasing something she has already completed or having some custom work done on a piece of your own. Paint Me Pretty can be reached by phone at 724-348-6100, or you can visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/paintmepretty15317/

MVRCC Holds Ribbon Cutting for Union Bridge Capital Monessen Office The Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce welcomed Union Bridge Capital and Joshua Yoskosky to the Chamber at a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 4. Union Bridge Capital opened its Monessen location, 100-B 7th Street, on July 1, 2018. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Union Bridge Capital provides a multidisciplinary approach to wealth planning through coordinating investment, tax, legal, and risk management. The Monessen office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. To meet with Joshua Yoskosky, Advisor, please call 412-4651497 or email jyoskosky@unionbridgecapital.com. Further information about Union Bridge Capital can be found on their website at www.unionbridgecapital.com.

MACC Thanks Donors For Halloween Parade Contributions The Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the following for their donations towards the Annual Monongahela Halloween Parade. Please patronize those who support our community!! Sponsor Tregembo Motors Contributors Ashcraft Storage Attorney James Haines, Jr. Carroll Township Carroll Township American Legion City of Monongahela Community Eye Care Associates The Irey Family

Full Circle Karate Lenzi Service Station Lignelli Real Estate & Insurance Main Street Tavern Mon Valley Tax and Accounting Monongahela Woman’s Club Monongahela Valley Hospital, Inc. Span & Taylor Drug, Inc. The Borough of New Eagle Triple B Farms

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'Blessing with Sweetness' Honey Bee Bakery Opens in Monongahela By Alice Harris Marilyn Sanner of Monongahela, decided to go to culinary school when her two youngest children started middle school. Due to her love for baking, and her passion for the culinary arts, Sanner graduated with a 4.0 average. She then ventured into the bakery business by selling her cakes everywhere while working out of the old Ginger Hill Grange. Just in the past four years, Sanner has sold over 1,000 cakes just taking personal orders! Then, last year when a retail space became available at 3726 Dry Run Road in Monongahela, she decided to open her own business, and Honey Bee Bakery was born. Honey Bee Bakery specializes in wedding cakes, specialty cakes, Marilyn Sanner at the 3-D cakes, cupcakes, cake pops, gourmet cookies, pastries, breads, counter of Honey Bee Bakery, and much more. invites you to stop by. Customers often send photos of the cake they would like and Marilyn will make them. On their Facebook page, you can find many photos of the goodies that are available. Visit their Facebook page at: http://facebook.com/honeybeebakery1. Customers can also message her there with questions and orders. Stop by for a visit to Honey Bee Bakery, and say hello and pick up some delicious goodies. You can call in to place an Honey Bee Bakery is located at order or to ask questions at 724-809-3401. 3726 Dry Run Road in Monongahela.

BETHEL PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NOVEMBER NEWS AND EVENTS Salute to Veterans on November 9 The Chamber is “Saluting Veterans” with an inspirational speaker, nationally traveled Bethel Park native, Eric McElvenny at the St. Clair Country Club on November 9, at 12:00 noon. Doors open at 11:30 am. You will be uplifted and inspired by Eric who travels across the country to speak, inspire and motivate others to grow from challenge. Join the Chamber and presenting sponsor, Veterans Express Total Services, as we salute our veterans and thank them for their service. Contact the Chamber at 412-595-8361 or email: admin@bpchamber.org to reserve your spot. Cost is $30.

Men of the Chamber Attend the ‘Men of the Chamber” event on November 13, at Club Leaf & Bean from 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM. Enjoy the Penguin game and select a cigar from a state of the art fully stocked humidor! BYOB. Contact Jeff.Becker@Worldpay.com 412-608-8816.

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Some of the delicious cakes and other goodies available at Honey Bee Bakery

Join the Bethel Park Chamber on Thursday, November 15 from 5:30 – 7:00 PM for a happy hour mixer at Steel Cactus, 1000 Cool Springs Drive in Bethel Park. Network, meet our new member and relax. Cash Bar-Appetizers. Cost $15 per person. Contact Admin@bpchamber.org or call 412-5958361.

MON VALLEY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Garrow Canine Training The Mon Valley Regional Chamber is pleased to announce this month’s Member Spotlight shines on Garrow Canine Training LLC, located at 400 Chamber Plaza, Charleroi, PA 15022. Garrow Canine is owned and operated by Michael Garrow Sr., a retired police officer, who has over 30 years of experience in professional dog training. Garrow’s facility offers obedience classes for all breeds (group or private), temperament evaluation and police dog training. The obedience classes offered can range from puppy basic training, which is four, one hour classes to intermediate and advanced, in which the dog attends eight, one hour classes. Michael also offers problem solving, evaluation and private lessons for more problematic canines. Garrow has been responsible for training numerous police dogs for local K-9 Units around the Valley and beyond. For more information and pricing you can find Garrow Canine Training on Facebook @GarrowCanineTraining or call 724489-4339.

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Area Chambers Celebrate 10th Year of Local Share Account Program The Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Washington County Chamber of Commerce partnered for an event to celebrate the 10th year of the Local Share Account Program. A breakfast meeting was held at Nemacolin Country Club on October 11, 2018. The Washington County Commissioners, Larry Maggi, Diana Irey Vaughan and Harlan Shober spoke to 70 attendees about the benefits and success of the Local Share Account Program and what the future holds.

Mon Valley Workforce Forum Kicks Off Discussion About Local Trade Industry

Through a collaborative community effort to promote strong business and education connections, The Mon Valley Workforce Forum-Trades Careers was brought to the Mid Mon Valley on October 9, 2018. The Mon Valley Workforce Forum, which focused on the trades industry was held at the Mon Valley Career and Technology Center in Charleroi. The focus was to initiate connections while learning about education/employment opportunities, and resources in the manufacturing and building trades. Over 90 attendees heard about apprenticeship opportunities, career pathways, the needs of our education community, and the skill sets needed by our local employers. Ductmate Industries, Corelle Brands, Beistel Machining, Keystone Education Partnership and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union #5 were all part of a panel discussion. The event was sponsored by the Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce, Pennsylvania Career Link-Mon Valley, Southwest Training Services, Inc., Southwest Corner Workforce Development Board, Mon Valley Alliance, Mon Valley Initiative, and NAACP #2274 Mon Valley.

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‘Love People….. Love Bubbles” The Bubblery Pittsburgh Opens in Monongahela

Tina Porter is on a mission to give back and spread love one bath bomb at a time. Porter is the owner of The Bubblery Pittsburgh, a skincare company that specializes in a natural, handcrafted variety of bath and beauty products. Her new store is now open at 212 West Main Street in Monongahela. The Bubblery Pittsburgh began as an experiment. As a licensed cosmetologist and mother of seven children, two of whom have sensitive skin, Porter was prompted to create a line of products that catered to people who have similar skin problems. After spending two years developing her products she finally introduced her line of skincare, including scrubs, lotions, soaps, bath bombs, masks, lip care, and specialized facial products. After thirteen years of success in the Pittsburgh area, Porter has now joined forces with The Bubblery (Washington State) and The Bubblery Nashville. Although each store is its own entity each store has the same motto ‘Love People..... Love Bubbles’. The Bubblery Pittsburgh products are made fresh daily in small batches. They are sulfate free, paraben free and phthalate free. Stop in and shop their selection of products. You can reach them by phone at 724-797-1406, or find them online at www.etsy.com/shop/TheBubblerypgh.

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YOUR HEALTH Did you know? Being overweight is a risk factor for diabetes, but the American Diabetes Association notes that many people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are at a normal weight or only moderately overweight. Maintaining a healthy weight and eating a nutritious diet are two great ways to reduce your risk for diabetes, but even people who make such choices can still develop type 2 diabetes. For example, smokers may eat right and exercise, but their decision to light up can increase their risk for type 2 diabetes.That’s because smoking raises levels of bad cholesterol in the blood and increases blood pressure. Each of those things increases a person’s risk of developing diabetes. Genetics also plays a role in a person’s risk of developing diabetes, regardless of the size of his or her waistline. According to the ADA, people whose mother, father, sister, or brother have or have had heart disease or diabetes are at a greater risk of developing diabetes than people with no such family history.

MVH Offers Free Talk on Freezing Your Knee Pain Away Anthony Cuneo, M.D.,Ph.D., a physician with The Orthopedic Group, will host a free talk about a new treatment for knee arthritis on Monday, Nov. 12, at 6:00 p.m., in the Anthony M. Lombardi Anthony Cuneo, M.D., Education Conference Center. Ph.D. Dr. Cuneo will discuss cryoneurolysis, the process of blocking nerve conduction through a procedure that freezes a targeted nerve. This new procedure is being used in the treatment of pain from arthritis of the knee, with the goal of eliminating pain medications. The session will include light refreshments and free parking. To register for the presentation, visit the program registration page at monvalleyhospital.com or call 724-258-1333. The talk is part of Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Innovations in Medicine series that features physician guest speakers providing medical information to the community.

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MONONGAHELA VALLEY HOSPITAL NOVEMBER EVENTS Monongahela Valley Hospital is sponsoring a variety of informative programs this month. Many of the events will be held in the hospital’s Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center (ECC). Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, November 6, 7 and 8 — Managing Your Diabetes 8:30 – 11:30 a.m., ECC. This education program is designed to help you with diabetes self-management. You will learn, “What is diabetes?” Other topics include the importance of controlling your blood sugars, diabetes medications, lifestyle changes, meal planning and methods to reduce your risk of complications. The program is three consecutive days. To register, call 724-258-1483. Tuesdays, November 6, 13, 20 and 27 — Breathe Pennsylvania – Smoke Free for Life 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., HealthPlex. This education program is a free four-week course hosted by the Community Care Network at the HealthPlex. This education program is designed to provide individuals with information on preparing to quit smoking, coping skills and strategies, smoking and

developing an action plan to help quit smoking. Monday, November 12, and Monday, November 26 — Suicide Bereavement Support Group 1 – 2:30 p.m., ECC. This support group is a four-month program that meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month. This program is led by a licensed psychologist and is free and open to all those touched by suicide. Registration is required. To register, call 724-678-3601. Monday, November 12 — Innovations in Medicine: “Freeze Your Pain Away” 6 p.m., ECC. This education program is designed to educate you about Celiac Disease. Anthony Cuneo, M.D., Ph. D., will discuss cryoneurolysis, the process of blocking nerve conduction through a procedure that freezes a targeted nerve. To register, call 724-258-1333. Tuesday, November 13 — Better Breathers Club Dinner 11:30 a.m. The last fall session will be a celebration dinner for the Better Breathers Club. Fall and Spring participants, Better Breathers Club members and community members with chronic respiratory diseases will all be invited. Advance registration is

required; call the CCN at 724-258-1226. Tuesday, November 13 — Alzheimer’s Support Group 6 - 8 p.m., ECC. This free support group meets once a month. It is designed to help the families, friends and caregivers of those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Discussion topics include the challenges of coping with this disorder as well as techniques for managing stress and methods of encouraging social engagement. Reservations are requested by calling 724-258-1333. Wednesday, November 14 — Advanced Carbohydrate Counting 9 - 11 a.m., ECC. This program is a diabetes self-management class designed to educate you on how to count carbohydrate content in food to improve blood sugar control. Topics include how to track effects of carbohydrates and blood sugar, glycemic index and how to read food nutrition labels. Registration is required at least one week prior to the start of class by calling 724-258-1483. Wednesday, November 14 — “Is Weight Loss Surgery Right For You?” 6 p.m., ECC. Bariatric surgery is an option for people who want to lose 100 pounds or more. This free information session is designed to give those individuals struggling with weight loss the facts to choose their best option. To learn if you are a candidate for this surgery, join Hiram Gonzalez, M.D., as he discusses this topic in detail. To register, call 724-258-1333. Wednesday, November 14 — Prostate Cancer Screening and Education Program 6 p.m., ECC. The prostate cancer screening and education program is free. At the screening, men will be offered a digital rectal exam (DRE), the standard test for prostate cancer; a hemocult test and a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test. The screening and education program will be conducted by staff from the MVH Medical Staff and Regional Cancer Center. For more information and to register, call 724-258-1333. Monday, November 19 — Annual Light-Up Night 6:30 p.m. Join MVH as we kick-off the holiday season with our 34th Annual Light-Up Night in the Hospital’s Central Plaza. Enjoy entertainment, hot chocolate, Christmas carols, and an opportunity to tell Santa and Mrs. Claus what’s on your Christmas list. Homemade baked goods and raffle tickets for decorative Christmas items will be sold by the

Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Health Resources, Inc. in the hospital’s main lobby beginning at 5 p.m. Monday, November 26 — Weight Control and Wellness Support Group 6 p.m., ECC. The bariatric support group activities are designed to reinforce key principles of success and help participants learn concepts that are sometimes difficult to grasp after bariatric surgery. Professionals such as dietitians, psychologists and fitness instructors may be invited to speak. Other presenters may discuss topics such as grooming, dating and cooking. The sessions are designed to educate, inform and provide a wellrounded foundation of knowledge for long-term success. The ultimate purpose of the support group is to help participants achieve and maintain their goal weights in a way that is as physically and mentally healthy as possible. Registration is recommended, but not necessary. To register, call 724-258-1333. Tuesday, November 27 — American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/AED 8 a.m. – noon, ECC. Adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR/AED) classes are offered by Monongahela Valley Hospital. The fee for the class is $50 to cover the class and required materials. To register, call 724-258-1333. Tuesday, November 27 — American Heart Association Family and Friends CPR/AED 4 – 6 p.m., ECC. This course is designed for the layperson that has little or no medical training, and is taught by a certified instructor. This course is for people who do not need a certification card for a job. Content includes an orientation to CPR for adult, child, infants, choking and use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Cost of this course is $35 to cover the cost of the book, which includes a class participation card. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, November 27, 28 and 29 — Managing Your Diabetes 6 – 9 p.m., ECC. This education program is designed to help you with diabetes self-management. You will learn, “What is diabetes?” Other topics include the importance of controlling your blood sugars, diabetes medications, lifestyle changes, meal planning and methods to reduce your risk of complications. The program is three consecutive days. Registration is required at least one week prior to the start date of class by calling 724-258-1483.

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Local Worship Crossroads Ministries Will Be Local Drop-off Site For ‘Operation Christmas Child’

Children in Ecuador receiving shoeboxes filled with gifts and distributed by the Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child outreach.

Crossroads Ministries in Finleyville will serve as a local drop-off site for this year’s ‘Operation Christmas Child’ shoebox distribution project. Operation Christmas Child, a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse, has collected shoeboxes filled with gifts for children ranging in age from 2 to 14 for the past 25 years. The shoeboxes are delivered to children in need in the United States and around the world. Last year churches in Southwestern Pennsylvania collected 17,822 shoeboxes. Just over 11 million children received these gifts worldwide. National Collection Week for this year is November 12 - 19. Collection hours at Crossroads Ministries are: • Monday, Nov. 12 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. • Tuesday, Nov. 13 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Wednesday, Nov. 14 – 6 to 8 p.m. • Thursday, Nov. 15 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Friday, Nov. 16 – 5 to 7 p.m. • Saturday, Nov. 17 – 5 to 7 p.m. • Sunday, Nov. 18 – 12 noon to 2 p.m. For more information on Crossroads Ministries’ collection program, call the church office at 724-348-1620. Crossroads Ministries is located at 81 Walter Long Drive in Finleyville.

Pastor Leah Lamonte to Speak at Elizabeth Mary & Martha Joy Fellowship The Elizabeth chapter of The Mary and Martha Joy Fellowship of Come Together in Jesus Name will hold its monthly meeting of praise and worship at New Hope Assembly of God located at 900 Peairs Rd., Elizabeth, PA on Monday evening, November 19 at 7:00 p.m. Guest speaker will be Pastor Leah Lamonte ministering. There is no

charge; a free-will offering will be taken. Samuel and Leah Lamonte are the senior pastors of Temple of Faith World Outreach Center in North Versailles, PA. Leah followed God’s call to ministry upon marrying her husband in 2007 and has spent the last 11 years serving God and His people. Lamonte has a discernment and understanding of the voice of God and strives to fall more in love with Jesus Christ every day. She has a compassionate heart for women and often ministers to their pain out of the trials that she has encountered. Come, be refreshed and revived as you are washed with the cleansing, refreshing water of The Living Word. God’s truth will set you free and keep you free. Invite someone you know who needs a touch from the Lord. All are welcome to attend. For further information please call one of the following: Virgie Vidil at 412-384-4882 or Justine DeBellis at 412384-3299.

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St Peter’s Episcopal Church in Brentwood –November Events and Happenings St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, located at 4048 Brownsville Road, overlooking Brentwood Towne Center, near Rt. 51 is offering a variety of events and activities in November. Volunteer Opportunities are available for nearly all events! For additional information, or to make reservations, please call the church at 412884-5225 or visit www.stpetersbrentwood.org. Veteran’s Luncheon: Join St. Peter’s in Brentwood for our 18th annual Veteran’s Luncheon on Sunday, November 11, at 12:00 noon with special guest speaker, former State Senator Jack Wagner. Wagner is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a recipient of the Purple Heart and other military commendations for service in the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1968. All veterans and their families are invited to attend this FREE event. Seating is limited . . . Call the church at 412-884-5225 to reserve your spot today! Babysitting Offered Babysitting will be held from 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm on Friday November 16th. All welcome, ages 2 - 14. Make your dinner reservations now, knowing your children will be safe and having fun!! Call the office for more information. 412-8845225. ‘One Voice’ Concert: Sunday December 2 at 7:00 pm for an Advent concert by ONE Voice vocal group. This is a free event, although a free will offering will be collected to help support the Brentwood Meals on Wheels Program. REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTS and HAPPENNINGS Overeaters Anonymous meets at St. Peter’s most every Sunday evening at 7:00 pm. For more information, please contact the Church, and we will put you in touch. A.A and Al-Anon meets every Thursday evening at St. Peter’s starting at 6:00 pm. N.A. meets every Tuesday afternoon at St. Peter’s from 12:00 non – 2:00 pm and Saturday evening beginning at 7:00 pm.

Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church Will Host Finleyville Interfaith Council Community Thanksgiving Service Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church, ECO will host the Finleyville Interfaith Council of Churches Community Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 18 at 7:00 PM. Rev. Timothy Robinson, newly installed Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Finleyville will bring the message this evening. A time of fellowship will follow the service. All are welcome. Mingo Church is located 2 miles south of Finleyville at intersection of Route 88 and Mingo Church Road. THANKSGIVING DINNER : The Finleyville Interfaith Council of Churches is hosting a Thanksgiving Dinner for the Finleyville Community at 12:00 noon on November 22 in St. Francis' Finley Hall. This complete meal is free of charge, and available to all area residents.

South Hills Assembly of God Church Announces November Events South Hills Assembly of God Church, located at 2725 Bethel Church Road in Bethel Park plans the following events for November. For more information call 412-835-8900 or visit www.southhillsag.org. Sunday Worship You are invited to join us at 10:30 am for worship and Sunday morning service. Pastor Kendall Harris continues the sermon series entitled ‘All In, a study of 2 Timothy.’ Joy of Christmas Craft Show Find unique, one-of-a-kind gifts at Hillcrest Christian Academy’s annual ‘Joy of Christmas Craft Show’ from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, on Saturday, November 3, held at South Hills Assembly. Come and enjoy shopping at 50+ tables of handcrafted items by local vendors, the candy & bake sale and ticket auction. For more information call the school at 412-854-4040 or visit www.hillcrestca.org. Veterans Day program Hillcrest Christian Academy will

present their annual Veterans Day program, at 9:00 am on Monday, November 12, in the sanctuary of South Hills Assembly. Our children will celebrate those who have served our country in its endless preservation of American freedom. Invite your friends and relatives to see this stirring musical tribute to all our armed forces, and especially any veterans you know so that we may recognize and thank them for their service! Life Recovery - Addiction Life Recovery, a confidential Christian recovery group for any addiction, open meeting, 7:00 pm Wednesdays. Family Rescue, support and healing for family members and loved ones negatively impacted by addiction, also meets at 7:00 pm then separates into their own small group. Grief Share Grief Share meets Thursdays from 6:30 - 8:30 pm through December 13, or Fridays from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon through December 14. Grief Share is a safe, caring place to come and share your loss with people who understand and want to offer comfort and encouragement during a very difficult time in your life. Class consists of DVD teaching, followed by time for discussion and sharing. Start anytime; return for any of the classes you missed. Registration is $15 and includes workbook. Let us help you through this difficult time.

The First United Methodist Church of Monongahela November Activities The First United Methodist Church of Monongahela, located at 430 West Main Street in Monongahela Invites the public to attend their November activities. All are welcome! Friday Night Praise - 7:00 PM on Friday, November 2nd. Sunday School for all ages – every Sunday, at 9:00 AM Sunday Worship – Every Sunday at 10:15 AM. The United Methodist Women meet at 6:30 PM on the second Thursday (November 8th) with a prayer blanket making night at 6:30 PM on the fourth Tuesday (November 27th). If you are looking for hands-on ways

to be in ministry come join our Card Ministry team which meets first Tuesday at 6:30 PM (November 6th), help with Sewing Projects for Missions, or get involved in the Community Food Bank ministry (November 15th). For more information on these and other ministry opportunities, contact the church office at 724-258-7054.

Rev. Reed Anders to Speak at MMJF Special Day Apart The MonoRev. Reed Anders ngahela Chapter of The Mary and Martha Joy Fellowship of Come Together in Jesus Name will hold its annual Special Day Apart with guest speaker Rev. Reed Anders at the First Presbyterian Church of Monongahela, PA, located at the corner of Sixth, Main and Chess Streets on Saturday, November 10. Reservations costing $13 are necessary for a catered buffet lunch which will be followed by an afternoon session at 1:00 p.m. Reservations must be received no later than Monday, November 5, 2018. No refunds can be made for cancellations after this date. Make $13 check payable to Mary & Martha Joy Fellowship and mail to Virgie Vidil, 9911 Walker Road, Elizabeth, PA 15037. For further information call Virgie Vidil at 412-3844882.

Anglican Church of the Transfiguration Worship Service Anglican Church of the Transfiguration, located at 206 Third Avenue in Elizabeth invites you to their weekly worship service and Holy Eucharist every Sunday at 9:30 AM. Services are followed by coffee and fellowhip in our social hall. Contact us at 412-5846013, on facebook at Anglican Church of the Transfiguration or on our website www.anglicantransfiguration.org. All are welcome to worship and fellowship with us.

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School News...School News Ringgold Middle School Holds National Junior Honor Society Induction

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By Zoey Mundorff, RMS Student, NJHS Historian On September 26, 2018, the Ringgold Middle School’s National Junior Honor Society held their Second Annual Induction Ceremony. Organized by Faculty Adviser and art teacher Mrs. Ashley Mutschler, the society welcomed a total of 88 new Inductees reciting the National Honor members from the seventh and eighth Society Pledge, led by President Jaime grades. Gilman, at the induction ceremony. New members submitted detailed applications, all of which were thoroughly reviewed by a Faculty Council. Induction into the organization is an honor to be held in high regard, as only the best students, both inside and outside of the classroom, are considered. The group now has a total of 124 members, led by six student officers. Congratulations to the following students on this great achievement: Aidan Angotti, Eden Aubenque, Spencer Behrendt, Clayton Benson, Liliana Bianchi, Samara Bonar, Thomas Borne, Amelia Brand, Alexis Bresselsmith, Mason Brown, Chloe Byron, Alexandra Campa, Ben Carpeal, Addison Carson, Zachary Cheplic, Cora Clibbens, Joshua Colditz, Eli Cole, Caleb Cox, Isaac Cox, Kayla D’Andrea, Annie Daerr, Jacob Davis, Emily Doleno, Aubrey Esper, Leah Forster, Jayden Fox, Kayla Franks, Brianna Gosliak, Sarah Grochowski, Cadence Harding, Kristen Himes, Sara Housley, Jacob Hudak, Alexandra Humphreys, Lily Jericho, Haleigh Jones, Lacey Kalinowski, Kendra King, Kobie Kirich, Cael Koneck, Zachary Koontz, Gavin Kovach, Cassidy Kunkel, Brooklyn Lane, Kaybella Latorre, Amiya Law, Jiscelle Lawrence, Nadia Lee, Megan Lenhart, Benjamin Leonard, Sarah Luttringer, Carly Lutz, Alexis Malone, Angelique Mariana, Haley L. Martinez, Caity McKown, Jerry R.M. Mease, Tatiana Mechenbier, Kandi Miller, Maddox Miller, Grace Mucci, Maylin Neidermeyer, Sarah Orrick, Jesse Parsons, Delaney Pergola, Lily Rabbitt, Trista Reiff, Ashley Robison, Paul Richard Rusiewicz, Karlie Russell, Lamar Russell, Emma Santina, Alexa Schwab, Lauren Sinwell, Cameron Smith, Stephanie Spadacini, Tanner St. Cyr, Juraj Stasko, Liam Stewart, Maddox Sukel, Isabella Szakal, Alexis Totterdale, Gionni Traeger, Logan Trilli, Donald Tustin, Daniella Vecchio, and AzariahJanee White.

Cook Announces $70,000 in Targeted School Safety Grants for Charleroi and Ringgold School Districts Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette) recently announced approximately $70,000 in Safe Schools Targeted Grants were awarded to school districts in the 49th Legislative District. “Recognizing that each school’s needs are different, these targeted school safety grants can be used for a variety of tools to prevent violence, including metal detectors, school resource officers, school safety assessments and preplanning, and other upgrades to ensure a safe learning environment,” said Cook. “I was pleased to support this worthwhile grant program as part of the final 2018-19 state budget.” District 49 school districts receiving these grants are as follows: • Charleroi Area School District – $30,000. • Ringgold School District – $40,000. The grant program, funded through the state budget, assists schools with paying for programs to prevent and reduce violent incidents in schools, purchase safety and security-related equipment, and provide for the training and compensation of school resource officers (SRO) and school police officers (SPO).

Jefferson Hills Intermediate School Students Recognized at WJH School Board Meeting Several students from Jefferson Hills Intermediate School were recognized at the September 25, 2018 School Board Meeting for their exceptional writing skills. Since this school year was marked with so many changes and new opportunities for the students, an essay contest was held at JHIS to give students the opportunity to voice their opinions about what they liked about their new school. The winners of the JHIS Essay Contest introduced themselves to the board members and shared a fun fact about themselves as they read their essays. Congratulations to all of the Jefferson Hills Intermediate School Essay Winners: • Isabelle Ciletti • Noah Clonan • Abigail Kauffmann • Emmerson Laboon • Gianna Machi • Liberty Neeley • Samantha Strope

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Monessen/Rostraver Rotary October Students of the Month On October 16, the Monessen/ Rostraver Rotary recognized four Monessen students for their academic and extracurricular activities. Seniors Soleil Simpson and Anthony Mauro, and 8th graders Aaliyah Rice and Zachary Zizis attended the group’s weekly meeting to accept their certificates. During the meeting, each student took a few minutes to introduce themselves to the membership. Pictured above (L to R): Zachary Zizis, Rotary President Kristen Joseph, Soleil Simpson, Anthony Mauro, Aaliyah Rice and Rotary Treasurer Phil Sparacella.

Preschool Story Hour at St. Elizabeth Elementary in Baldwin St. Elizabeth Elementary School, in Baldwin, will hold a Preschool Story Hour on Thurs., Nov. 8 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM. The program is open to the public, and any child that is age 3 or older (and is pottytrained) is welcome to attend. We will have a story, followed by some activities with some of our Middle School students. Children can be dropped off after signing in with one of the preschool teachers. Parents can stay, but it’s not necessary. It is a fun time that your preschooler won’t want to miss! If you have any questions, feel free to email me: slydon@stelizabeth.org.

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Charleroi Students Earn Charthene Club ‘Girl of the Month’ Honors Two Charleroi Area High School Students, Phoebe Jade Wentzell and Karlen Brovey were recently selected as “Girls of the Month’ by the Charthene Club. The September ‘Girl of the Month’ Phoebe Jade Wentzell is a highest honor roll student and a senior at Charleroi Area High School where she was inducted into the National Honor Society and received the Challenge Program Award for STEM. She is the Captain of the softPhoebe Jade Wentzell Karlen Brovey was ball team and participates in volleyball. Phoebe is was selected as selected as on the Executive and Yearbook Committees. She the September the October also participates in Students Against Destructive ‘Girl of the Month’ ‘Girl of the Month’ Decisions, Foreign Language Club, Drafting Club, Powder Puff Football, Relay for Life, Interact and Stem Club. Phoebe’s community involvement includes, Charleroi Day of Hope, 21st Century Program, Camp Invention and Peer-tutoring. She is the daughter of Michael and Lisa Dulac of Charleroi. Her future plans are to attend Penn State University to pursue a degree in Chemical Engineering. The October “Girl of the Month’ Karlen Brovey is a highest honor roll student and a senior at Charleroi Area High School, where she was inducted into the National Honor Society and has maintained perfect attendance throughout all of her high school years. Karlen is the Co-Captain of the Color Guard, President of the World Language Club and Treasurer of the STEM Club. She participates in REACH, Academic League, Band, InterACT, SADD, Executive Committee, Bible Club, Relay for Life and Yearbook Committee. Karlen has also attended camps at the University of Toledo. Karlen’s community involvement includes volunteering at Monongahela Valley Hospital in the Occupational Therapy and Lab Departments. She serves at Mary, Mother of the Church at Sunday Mass, helping with dinners and assisted in gardening and repaving of the parking lot. She has also helped set up and serve refreshments at the Little Great Race. Karlen is the daughter of Mary and Jason Brovey of Charleroi. Her future plans are to attend the University of Toledo to pursue a Doctorate of Pharmacy. She hopes to work in a pharmaceutical compounding lab.

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WJHSD Elementary School Counselor Launches Student Ambassador Program for K-2 Schools

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News From Madonna Catholic Regional School Madonna Catholic Regional School, located at 731 Chess Street in Monongahela has been busy with lots of activities and programs for students and their families.

Kids Go ‘Camping’ McClellan Student Ambassadors - Sadie Fazekas, Marc Ziegler, Corrina Geis, Jase McMonagle, Zachary DeShetl, Bailey Rock, Marcella Nagel, Chase Ricci, Madison Winberg, Brock Myers, Gabby Winsor, Henry Hirsh, Mia Hartman, Ethan Wiltfeuer, Tate Foster, Alexa Olson, Ava Bogard, Chase Riley, Addison Rich, Isaac Groga, Ava Mazurkiewicz, Cameron Mackowiak, Layal Kusti, Cameron Lear, Bennett Hill, Chloe O’Hare, Leah Talley, Landon Bonecutter, Grace Bishop, Colton McKerrow, Riley Maizer, Alex Felix.

Early Childhood students enjoyed a week full of exciting Camping themed activities!

Studying the United States Constitution Third graders at Madonna Catholic Regional School are studying the U.S. Constitution. The students did a wonderful presentation at the Mustang Milestone Meeting.

Gill Hall Student Ambassadors - Alexandria Pavlik, Camden Veverka, Mitch Sabasco, Penny Thompson, Vinnie Palermo, Olivia Householder, Meka Kosanovich, Ian Vavrick, Kekeli Setodji, Frankie Needle, Xailey Porter, Olivia Machi, Hunter Bonno, Julia Ripley, Garrett Snyder, Gwendolyn Cantley, Vincent McCauley, Gabrielle Sommer, Robert Minda, Natalie Sear, Mason Eber, Vanessa Warden, Beau Sallinger, Danielle Parsons, Alex Lauver, Cohen Greenblatt (missing from photo).

Colleen Triffanoff, West Jefferson Hills School District School Counselor for Kindergarten through 2nd grade, created a program to help elementary students adjust to the new school year and ease any anxieties that they may be facing throughout the school year. Mrs. Triffanoff worked with the classroom teachers to select one male and one female student per homeroom to serve as a Student Ambassador for the entire school year. The Student Ambassadors participate in ongoing training that encourages them to be kind, welcoming, and always helping those in need. Since the district reconfigured the elementary schools to accommodate increased enrollment, many elementary students had to change schools and leave their familiar surroundings. According to Mrs. Triffanoff, the Student Ambassador Program will be a great resource for students affected by the redistricting and also benefit new students that transfer into the district throughout the year. Student Ambassadors will help students adjust to their new school by finding their way around, helping them learn teacher/student names, assisting them at lunch and in recess, and simply by being a friendly face to sit by, talk to and lend support to when needed. Thank you to Mrs. Triffanoff and all of the Student Ambassadors.

Child Registry The Monongahela Hospital Ladies Auxiliary and Monongahela Police Department continue the tradition of Child Registry with our Kindergarteners.

Family Breakfasts! MCRS hosts “Family Breakfasts” where we are happy to see loved ones start their days with the students!

Theatre Trip to See Shakespeare Our 8th graders are studying Shakespeare, so a trip to Canonsburgh’s Little Lake Theatre to see a performance of Macbeth was truly a treat!

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Local People News Peters Township Library Foundation Hosts Bestselling Author Tim O’Brien Tim O’Brien will be the featured author for The Peters Township Library Foundation’s 2nd annual Novel November event on Wednesday, November 7 at 7:00 p.m. The venue for this special event will be the Peters Township High School Auditorium, located at 264 East McMurray Road in McMurray. A book signing will follow the program. Books will be sold by Penguin Bookshop at the event. Tim O’Brien received the National Book Award in Fiction in 1979 for his novel ‘Going After Cacciato.’ In 2005, his book ‘The Things They Carried’ was named by The New York Times as one of the twenty-two best books of the last quarter century. It received the Chicago Tribune Heartland Award in fiction and was a finalist for both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award. The title story from The Things They Carried received O’Brien’s award winning book, ‘The Things They Carried’ the National Magazine Award and was selected by John Updike for inclusion in The Best American Short Stories of the Century. His novels have sold more than six million copies and have been translated into more than 20 languages. O’Brien was a consultant for Season 3 of “This Is Us” which explores Jack’s tour of duty in Vietnam. Tickets are on sale through the library website at www.ptlibrary.org or at the Circulation Desk. Ticket prices are $5 for Students, $15 for Veterans, and $20 for Adults for general admission seating. A limited number of VIP tickets will be sold for $60 and include VIP reserved seating, a pre-event reception/book signing with Tim O’Brien, passed hors-d'oeuvres by Chef Garnett Livingston, and a voucher for one of O’Brien’s books.

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Two Local Students Receive Scholarships from Giant Oaks Garden Club

Katelyn Valla, a graduate of Charleroi High School will major in Environmental Science at Hood College. Valla was awarded a $1,500 scholarship by John Kelly in memory of his wife, Cheryl, a former GOGC member.

Ava Corry Roberts of Peters Township High School received a $1,000 scholarship. She will major in Environmental Science at Baylor University.

Two area high school students were among the recent recipients of college scholarships awarded by the Giant Oaks Garden Club, located in Peters Township. Ava Corry Roberts of Peters Township High School, and Katelyn Valla of Charleroi High School each were awarded scholarships. All scholarship recipients have achieved outstanding academic achievements and are well rounded having a strong conviction for community services as well as a confirmation of plans to improve the environment now and in the future. The scholarship program is one of the many service-oriented projects of the Giant Oaks Garden Club. A special thanks to Cathy Rager, Scholarship Chair and her committee for their time, and continuous efforts in awarding these scholarships. The club members of GOGC are to be commended for their hard work in raising these funds every year.

Wedding Announcement Beth and Mark Warkentin would like to announce the marriage of their son, Robert Spano to Minyoung Kim. The wedding was held on October 7, 2018 in Seoul, South Korea. Robert is a 2006 graduate of Ringgold High School, and a 2010 graduate of Penn State University, earning his Robert Spano to Minyoung Kim Bachelor's degree in Economics. He has been teaching English in South Korea for the past 6 years. Minyoung earned her Bachelor's Degree in Electronics at CheongJu University, and works in the insurance industry. The newlyweds will reside in Haebongchon, South Korea.

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SPORTS Ringgold Youth Athletic Association Helps Hurricane Victims

Ringgold Middle School Boys Soccer Team Caps Off Undefeated Season With Shutout Victory The Undefeated Ringgold Middle School Boys Soccer Team - Pictured from (L to R) – Front: Ryan Cole, Noah Barno; Second row: Julian Pucel, Owen Haywood, Aidan Fausnaught, David Molisee, Zach Alvarez, George Stasko, Stacy Chambers; Third row: Aidan Weaver, Nathan Lawrence, Gianni Cantini, Zek Henderson, Eli Cole, Zac Henderson

The Ringgold Youth Athletic Association, Pinto division, collected donations of needed items for Hurricane Florence victims with the assistance of Terry Carter. This was an excellent opportunity for our local youth to practice compassion for those in need.

RYAA team members, pictured (L to R)front: Ben Anderson and Hunter Tharp; middle: Crosby Dague, Jacobi Osier, and Tyler Walsh; back row: Matt Dague, Zak Sedlak, Josh Anderson

The Ringgold boys middle school soccer team finished their season with a 3-0 win at Trinity. Zach Alvarez opened the scoring for Ringgold off a nice assist by George Stasko. Ringgold’s Zach Henderson and Noah Barno each scored second half goals, assisted by Owen Haywood to put the game away. Gianni Cantini stopped a penalty kick with 8 minutes left in the game to preserve the shutout. The shutout was the fourth in a row for the boys as they ended the season with an undefeated record of 8-0-1. They allowed only 2 goals during that 9 game stretch, outscoring their opponents 20-2.

Cal State Grad, Former Pittsburgh Pirate Bruce Dal Canton to be Inducted Into Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame Bruce Dal Canton, a 1963 graduate of California State College in California, PA will be one of twelve honorees inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame. The Class of 2018 will be honored on November 3 at the Woodland Resort and Convention Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA. For Ticket information contact Jerry Valonis at 570-4989461 or Joe Bordell at 570-259-9073. Dal Canton had a fastball that powered the Cal State Vulcans to the District 30 title and their first NAIA National tournament. Bruce held an astonishing 1.30 ERA, which remains a school and PSAC record. A fellow player in the Fayette County League, Cecil Cole, got Bruce a private workout with the Pittsburgh

Pirates resulting in a contract. Dal Canton made his major league debut with the Pirates in 1967. With the Bucs through 1970, the right-handed pitcher went 20-8 with a 3.34 ERA over 86 innings of relief. Bruce was able to fool batters with his velocity of pitches, developing a sneaky fastball and deadly curve. Traded to Kansas City in the winter of 1970, he performed as a starter. On August 14, 1972, Dal Canton set a club record by retiring 23 consecutive batters. Bruce was able to extend his career by developing a knuckleball. He pitched for the Atlanta Braves in 1976 and then signed with the White Sox in 1977. With the White Sox at the end of his

career, Bruce seamlessly moved into the role of pitching coach. From 1982 through 2008 and his untimely passing, Bruce was an integral part of the Atlanta Braves organization. He was with the Braves as pitching coach from 1987 to 1990. He became a Braves’ organization instructor in 1991 and tutored young pitchers at Myrtle Beach. At heart a teacher, Dal Canton got his prodigies to understand both the art and science of getting hitters out. More than 30 players under his guidance made it to the major leagues, each one a living monument to Dal Canton’s work. Calm, personable, and a patient mentor, Bruce was deeply mourned at his passing by the Braves’ organization.

Bruce Dal Canton

Bruce was also inducted into the Mid Mon Valley All Sports Hall of Fame in 1996, and becomes the 23rd Mid Mon Valley inductee elected to the PA state Hall of Fame.

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YOUGHIOGHENY COUNTRY CLUB WOMEN’S GOLF NEWS ‘Ladies in Red” Golf Tourney Hosted by YCC

Pictured are DeTorre’s family and friends donned in their red attire.

Youghiogheny 18 Hole Ladies’ Golf Association recently hosted “Ladies in Red” in honor of former member, Joanne DeTorre. Penny Natale assisted Betty Lee Hancsak in organizing the annual event. The Stapleford format awarded one point for net bogie, two points for net par, three points for net birdie, and four points for net eagle. Top winners were Jan DeCecco, Maureen Fiore, and Vickie McDevitt with respective points of 41, 37, and 34. Skill prizes went to Hee Soo Kim, closest to the flag on # 13; Donna Dazzel and Josie Crudo, closest to the flag on # 5 and #7; Sara Kostelac, Sue Hobart and Linda Byers, longest putts on #9, #15 and #18. The ladies raised $1,200 for Easter Seals, Detorre’s favorite charity.

‘10 Ladies Out’ at YCC Last year’s winner and current administrator for ‘10 Ladies Out’, Hee Soo Kim awarded cash prizes to the final three ladies in the competition for the 18 Hole Women’s Golf Association held recently at Youghiogheny Pictured (L to R) McHolme - 1st place; Teresa Garella Country Club. 2nd place; and Maureen Fiore - 3rd place. The golfers competed throughout the season for one of the ten lowest handicap-adjusted rounds in order to qualify. YCC head assistant golf professional Joe Hanna recorded scores in the hole-by-hole event. The golfer with the highest net score on each hole was eliminated, with ties requiring a sudden death chip-off before the remaining ladies proceeded to the next hole.

Scramble Held on Closing Day at YCC Youghiogheny Country Club Women’s Nine Hole Golf League members played a scramble on Closing Day. Winners were Janet Baum, Carole Friend, Pat Sheleheda, Jean Joseph. Second prize winners were Patty Decima, Angie Zalakar and Judi Murray. ‘Longest Drive’ was won by Jean Joseph, ‘Closest to the Leaf’ was Patty Decima and ‘Most Improved Golfer’ is Judi Murray. The officers for season 2019 are Angie Zalakar - Ringers, Patty Decima - Treasurer, Rose Marie Zuro Publicity, Jan Baum - Past Chairman, Carole Friend - Rally for the Cure, Pat Sheleheda Awards, Jean Joseph - Chairman and Rally for the Cure, Judi Murray - Guest Day.

Winners (L to R): Janet Baum, Carole Friend, Pat Sheleheda, Jean Joseph.

Second prize winners (L to R): Patty Decima, Angie Zalakar and Judi Murray.

2019 Officers (L to R): Angie Zalakar, Patty Decima, Rose Marie Zuro, Jan Baum, Carole Friend, Pat Sheleheda, Jean Joseph, and Judi Murray.

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Catholic Women's College Club Helps Residents at Mon Valley Care Center

‘Seniors for Safe Driving’ Announces Upcoming Classes

The Catholic Women's College Club (CWCC) met on October 1 at the Mon Valley Care Center. The members played bingo with the residents and awarded gifts donated by the CWCC women. The college club members have been busy visiting nursing homes, care centers, hospitals, friends and neighbors bringing gifts of cheer and helping those in need to be happy. The club has focused on helping others through prayer, companionship, donations and other charitable acts for 78 years. New members are always welcome. Call Lisa at 724-258-5129 for more information. If you are interested, please join us at our next meeting on Monday, November 5 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Finleyville.

Seniors for Safe Driving presents highway safety education programs for Seniors 55 years of age and older. The programs are certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The successful completion of the program makes senior drivers eligible for a 5% discount on their automobile insurance premiums, across the board, for a period of three years. Receiving this discount is mandated by Pennsylvania State Law. Mature driver improvement course helps drivers understand how aging affects abilities and provides insight about driving on today’s roadways.

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Upcoming Local Classes: • November 7, 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Redstone Highlands, North Huntingdon, PA 15642 • November 8, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Recreation Department, Upper St. Clair, PA 15241 • November 28, 8:30 p.m. – 12:30 p.m., Carnegie Library McKeesport, McKeesport, PA 15132 • December 5, 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Redstone Highlands, North Huntingdon, PA 15642 To register for a class call: 1-800-559-4880 or 724-283-0245. To register online, visit www.seniorsforsafedriving.com

NOVEMBER SENIOR NEWS FROM THE VENETIA COMMUNITY CENTER The Venetia Community Center is located in the old Venetia grade school at 800 Venetia Road, in Venetia, PA and hosts senior lunches. Senior lunches are held at 12:00 noon, the second and fourth week of the month and are sponsored by the Washington County Aging Services and the Southwestern PA Area on Aging. These delicious lunches are prepared by the staff of the Canonsburg Senior Center and delivered by our faithful volunteers to the Center. Suggested donation is $2. * Please note: There will be only one luncheon for November and one for December due to the holidays. A speaker or music is provided after the luncheon for your information and pleasure, and there may also be blood pressure screenings available. All seniors are welcome. Reservations are necessary, and can be made by calling Caroline Dagg at 412-833-7111 or Erma Grego at 412-217-6806 November 8 Lunch: 12:00 p.m., Debbie Wills, Soloist, Accompanied by Elizabeth on the Piano. Birthdays: Jack Echenrode, Judy Heaps, Emma Huston, Mary Kotula, Loretta Stancampiano, Lorraine Terminato, and Janet Vogel.

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NOVEMBER HAPPENINGS AT THE WEST NEWTON CENTER FOR ACTIVE ADULTS The West Newton Center for Active Adults located at 103 E. Main St., West Newton, is open daily Monday – Friday from 8:00am – 3:30pm. Lunch is served at 12:00 noon for a $2 donation (age 60+) or a $3.33 charge (under age 60). Reservations for lunch must be made a week in advance. We have a full beauty shop on the premises Wednesday thru Friday. Call and ask for Judy to make a hair appointment. 724-872-4976. Daily card playing, pool, wii bowling, and Tuesday Bible study at 9:30am, are just some of our activities. In addition, each Wednesday at 12:30pm there are 20 games of nickel a card BINGO. We also have Tai Chi on Tuesdays from 2:30-3:30pm thru November 27, SAIL on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00 – 11:00am, and Walking the Center Wednesdays at 9:30am. We’ll be giving tickets to all of our I’ll Be Fit For Christmas participants when they come in and participate in one of our exercise programs and the winner will be announced December 31st and will receive a free fit bit! For more Center information, call 724-8724976 and ask for Michelle or Lisa, or give us your email address to receive our monthly publication of our events. Below is a list of some of our

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upcoming events: November 5 – Lunch and a Show. ‘The Belaires of Pittsburgh’ 12:00 – 2:00pm November 9 – Speaker: Pastor Skip Smith November 12 – Closed for Veteran’s Day November 14 – Lunch and a Bus trip to Nemacolin. Meet at the Center for lunch before the trip. 11:45am November 15 – Coffee and Canvas 6:00 – 8:00pm November 16 – Birthday Party 11:00am November 20 – Speaker: Miranda from Home Instead Senior Care 11:00am November 22 – Closed for Thanksgiving Day November 23 – Baking cookies and decorating the Center for Christmas 9:00 – 11:00am November 24 – Miracle on Main Street 3:00 – 8:00pm November 27 – Grocery Bingo 1:00pm November 29 – Lunch and a Bus trip to Nemacolin. Meet at the Center for lunch before the trip. 11:45am November 30 – Free Blood Pressure Reading 11:00am November 30 – Day at the Races 1:00 – 2:00pm

Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, is often mistaken as something that only affects aging men and women. While the Alzheimer’s Association® notes that age is the biggest risk factor for Alzheimer’s, the group also warns that even men and women nowhere close to retirement age can develop the disease. In fact, the Alzheimer’s Association reports that, in the United States alone, roughly 200,000 people under the age of 65 have early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, many people with early-onset are in their 40s and 50s. Recognizing that Alzheimer’s is not just for retirees but capable of affecting younger men and women with families and careers is important, as the Alzheimer’s Association points out that healthcare providers typically do not look for signs or symptoms of Alzheimer’s in young people. In such people, symptoms of Alzheimer’s may be incorrectly attributed to stress. Adults who suspect they might be suffering from early-onset Alzheimer’s should have a comprehensive medical evaluation, which may include a neurological exam and/or brain imaging, conducted by a physician who specializes in Alzheimer’s disease.

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Clairton Area AARP Meeting November 28 Clairton Area AARP #1612 will meet on Wednesday, November 28 at Wilson Presbyterian Church at 400 N. 4th Street in Clairton. Coffee and donuts are served at 9:30 am followed by a brief business meeting. Entertainment will be Pittsburgh’s own Dueling Pianos with Ron Soltis and Matt Tichon. Lunch is offered for a small fee of $3/members and $4/non-members. The year will end with a day trip to Ohio to visit Castle Noel in Medina on December 3 and a Holiday Luncheon at the South Hills Country Club on December 5. Planning is already underway for our 2019 tour schedule. Call Kathy at 412-854-0594 to request a copy of our current newsletter.

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Monessen Center for Active Adults Announces Upcoming Events The Monessen Center for Active Adults, located at 1925 Grand Blvd., in Monessen is open daily Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. Lunch is at 12:00 noon for a $2 donation (over 60) or $3.33 donation (60 and under). Reservations for lunch must be made one week in advance by calling 724-684-6105. Bingo is held every Monday and Friday from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm, and we offer free Tai Chi every Friday at 1:00 pm. SAIL is held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 1:30 pm, and card games are held each Wednesday afternoon at 12:30. Starting November 1, there will be ‘Carnival Bingo’ from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm and it will continue every Wednesday at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. We will have different carnival games going on through November. Come earn tickets to win prizes. Below are upcoming events for November. For more information or questions, call 724-684-6105 • November 1- Safe Driving 8:00 am to 12:00 pm • November 6 – Flu Shots 10:00 am to 11:30 am • November 8 - Pig races • November 27 - Celebration of November Birthdays • November 28 – Lunch and Bus Trip to Nemocolin • December 8 – Dinner and a Show Tribute to Patsy Cline and Johnny Cash. $15.00

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BETHEL PARK RAS Closing Services LLC Douglas Hudson Margaret Havrans Laura Burgess Maddie Taormina George Misencik Susan Hughes trustee Arthur Mikoleit Svetlana Opalenek Kenneth Renko Catherine Kramer Brian Sloan trustee Brett Fouser Frances Steele Kenneth Strader et al. Scheirer Machine Co. Inc. Elizabeth Erdely estate et al. Michael Stemnock trustee Russell Cready Elizabeth Roth Raja Shekhar Chava Michael Flowers

Daniel Diven Sean Allebrand and Maya Craig Janine Brenneman Brett Michael Cox Ian and Katie Moore Katherine Vance and Anthony Rusch Melissa Gregg Calvin Kennedy III Judith Burns Linsey Cosgrove and Maxwell Hurst Kimberly Anne and Jesse Robert Smith Samuel and Traci Patrick Salavatore and Carly Donnarummo Shari Lynn Mailman Peter and Sara Turner Campos Ameri Source Holdings Inc. Barbara Jo and Bryan Vogel Joseph Mueller Lynn Marcucci Cheng Chen Daniel Mecca and Kelly Fitzpatrick Thomas Casey Lockard III &Jennifer Lee Lockard

5906 Barnes Ave. 6068 Boyer Ave. 2302 Longcrest Ave. 2525 Milford Drive 180 Rolling Road 3109 South Park Road 1160 Tidewood Drive 2737 Tischler Road 420 Abbeyville Road Unit C 2764 Bertha St. 2707 Center St. 1006 Fairview Drive 1053 Hamlin Drive 55 Highland Road Unit 1304 3109 Hillcrest Drive 3200 Industrial Blvd. 1002 Lenox Drive 6104 Library Road 5341 Main St. 138 Meadowbrook Drive 227 Mica Court 3916 Mimosa Drive

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$230,000. $201,550. $12,250. $140,000. $185,000. $175,000. $236,000. $239,000. $99,900. $163,000. $244,900. $148,000. $266,510. $115,000. $259,000. $900,000. $138,000. $70,000 by sheriffâ€™s deed. $110,000. $188,000. $270,000. $299,000.

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BETHEL PARK Christa Hartel Smith Jillian Scruggs Sulochana Pradhan Martha Shoeib

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Paula Harris et al. Barry Somerville James Shelleby George Rhodes Daniel Karaczun Patricia Toner Estate of Nancy Lavelle Steven Potkanski Estate of Josephine Louise Staffen Barbara Jo Vogel et al. Old Stone Cottage Group LLC Irene Sagat Alexander Ross Estate of Marilyn Ruth Meredith Shawn Drnjevich Kevin McCaffrey Wells Fargo Bank NA Maureen Bieltz Larry Bruce McGlothlin trustee Joseph Bondi Jr. William McCormick Jason Hill Mark Gualazzi Laverne McCormick

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Jacob Ricciuti 2537 N. Lightwood Ave. $120,000. Sean Morrow and Samara Summers 120 Old Village Lane $143,000. David Lockwood 1352 Quail Run Circle $131,500. IHHWT LLC 3505 Valley Drive $81,000 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $123,690) by sheriff’s deed. Kurt and Maura Holliday 1100 Vancar Drive $217,500. Puspa and Ganesh Kafley 5704 Willow Terrace Drive $227,555. Richard and Stephanie Berteotti 6033 Boxer Drive $290,000. Douglas Klein Basso 6107 Boxer Drive $230,850. Kevin and Cassandra Happe 321 Chessbriar Drive $179,900. Antonella Gibbs 1327 Falla Drive $344,000. Clay Smith 5602 Florida Ave. $85,000. UCG Forty Two LLC 4994 Gardenville Road $103,500. Adam and Amanda DeKnight 5560 Glen Hill Drive $262,500. Kimberly Lesante 1102 Lenox Drive $129,000. Beth Schulte 185 Meadowbrook Drive $167,000. Dennis Vodzak 2812 Oak St. $7,000. Elizabeth Millere and Andrew Hart 286 Rocky Ridge Road $326,000. Donna Williamson 3562 S. Park Road $155,000. Christopher Kenrick and Melissa Grant 183 Spartan Drive $237,650. Benson Charles 402 Berrington Court $187,000. Shape Development Group LLC 2526 Bethel Church Road $94,000. Pach Alier and Sarah Dot 5783 Clark Ave. $199,000. Megan Brady and Gabriel Yero Cucalo 344 Dale Road $190,000. Sean Tierney et al. and Danya Anne Tierney 517 Florence Drive $279,900. Robert and Lori Ann Veinovich 1514 Holly Hill Drive $412,000. Allison Rinehimer 411 Horning Road $165,000. Erus Holdings LLC 5833 Horseshoe Drive $86,000 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $166,440) by sheriff’s deed. Yvonne Pearsol 2108 Lenox Drive $125,000

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Joseph Mueller Erin Harvey Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc. Damir Mecan

Joseph Mueller Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc. Brian Sullivan and Derek Bruce Deibert Steven and Christina Sinning

6104 Library Road 44 Setter Place 44 Setter Place 126 Wagner Drive

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$70,000 by sheriffâ€™s deed. $300,000. $300,000. $269,000.

CHARLEROI Alaina Investment Co. LLC Charles Beerens Jr. Cindy Chapman Jason Atkins Estate of Earl Masters Linda Vezzetti Stennett Melissa Ann Steams Floyd Chew Jon Dacko et al. Darwin Castana

David Cesovski Joseph Beerens Matesic Rentals LLC Eric and Keshia Smith Damaris Stevens Samantha Jo Bruce Improper Properties LLC Six Oaks Properties L.P. Bongiorno Real Estate Investments LLC Lori Gehris and Hannah Reed

710 Ninth St. Fallowfield Ave. 731 1/2 Lincoln Ave. 506 Seventh St. 214 McKean Ave. 604 Meadow Ave. 932 Fallowfield Ave. 429 McKean Ave. 202 Meadow Ave. 700 Meadow Ave.

$15,000. $10,000. $35,000. $24,400. $4,000. $75,900. $1,117 by sheriffâ€™s deed. $117,000. $7,000. $35,000.

DONORA Rebecca Woolbright et al. US Bank NA trustee Estate of Joseph Hornak Margaret Protz Christopher Hunter Honradez Investment Group LLC Glenn Harding Capital Services Inc.

Rickey and Anna Marie Jeanne Henry Kevin John and Nancy Ramous Julie Snyder Margaret Protz et al. and Rosemary Protz John Davis Unionvestors Inc. Michelle Gaidos Tinta LLC

815 Chestnut St. 36 Manor Road 501 Waddell Ave. 440 Second St. 42 Park Manor Road 945 Thompson Ave. 617 First St. 950 Thompson Ave.

$86,500. $97,000. $12,000. $9,660. $132,650. $3,600. $22,000. $465,000.

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JEFFERSON HILLS Arlene Pepke Sarah O’Brien Daniel Williamson et al. NVR Inc. NVR Inc. Environmentally Sound Ent. LLC Maronda Homes Inc. Maronda Homes Inc. Robert Foote Paul Lemak Robert Essey NVR Inc. NVR Inc. Paula Meigs Lorelei Karloski Raymond Girman Environmentally Sound Ent. LLC

Ned Trbovich Sandra and Richard Shawl Ronald and Gale Sheriff Brandon Coury Gary and Kelly Gerson NVR Inc. Lal Bahadur Tiwari Tyler Dennison and Alyssa Brooke Graham Brandi Champo Charles Adam Robb Corinne Waldron Kenneth and Kelly Presutti Glenn and Danielle Farris Travis Morris and Kelsey Low Erica Nath Thomas Pasinski NVR Inc.

2009 Oak St. 6400 Willem Drive 6432 Willem Drive 365 Greene Drive 368 Greene Drive 374 Greene Drive 327 Hunters Field Circle 436 Labrador Lane 102 Oakwood Drive 234 Waterman Road 1425 Decker Ave. 360 Greene Drive 383 Greene Drive 1252 Wall Ave. 459 Coal Valley Road 1125 Gill Hall Road 220 Washington Drive

$43,000. $157,000. $148,000. $402,660. $308,630. $120,000. $329,040. $352,205. $299,900. $119,790. $220,000. $336,240. $334,025. $118,000. $130,000. $126,000. $65,000.

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David Crews Jr. Patricia Yurkovich Cody Michael Rubin

1st Choice Home Improvements LLC US Bank NA Donald Aldous and Dusty Bradshaw

ARH Properties LLC Leigh Harper Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC

Church Lady Renovations LLC Nash and Ariel Nichole Fawcett Craig Stark

906 Second St. $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $58,419). 108 Sixth St. $5,000. 965 Athalia Ave. $1,839 by sheriff’s deed. 224 Oneida St. $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $39,232). 431 Reed Ave. $22,500. 40 Court Ave. $82,000. 18 Montraver Drive $52,500.

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Wayne Paul Vlasic Edward Kerestes Honradez Investment Group LLC

$4,000. $80,000. $5,000

Ricky Tyburski Wells Fargo Bank George Roskos Jr. Dawn Lewis

William Hans Jr. and Kimberly Hans 912 Rostraver St. Teresa Babine Arthur 8 Boyd St. Jane Wolfe 657 Reed Ave. (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $65,931). Brandon and Jaime Bartholomew 10 Delrose Drive Alan Benedict 56 Overhill Drive Joanna Cerini 1039 Reeves Ave. Alyssa Armstrong and Donna Fleming 1064 State Road

MONONGAHELA Mary Ann Pascoe

Meghan Kirby

445 Carson St.

$55,000.

NEW EAGLE Thomas Mountain Daniel Patrick Neidermeyer Larry Martello et al. Edward Koepfer

Matthew Ryan Burgh Brandi Harsh David Garrett Nicholas Hoff

106 Neville St. 349 Seventh Ave. 103 Chess St. 424 Birch Ave.

$74,000. $87,021. $40,000. $7,000.

NORTH BELLE VERNON US Bank National Assn. trustee Estate of Mary Louise Barger

Richard Weslager John Gira III and Mary Jo Gira

356 Anna St. 513 Hill St.

$44,910. $60,000.

NOTTINGHAM TOWNSHIP Carol Buterbaugh B & B Rapid Property Sol/ LLC Estate of Eleanor Pust Kenneth Yonek Kenneth Foster Jr.

Anthony and Marie Zimmerman Zackary James Whitfield Jose Boluda Robert and Barbara Rahr Energy Smart Systems Inc.

796 Valley View Road 1141 Venetia Road 45 Ginger Hill Road 115 Pine Nut Drive 105 Foxtrot Drive

$195,000. $245,000. $114,000. $305,000. $122,400.

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One oft-shared piece of pruning advice is that covering a newly pruned area with tar, paint or varnish can inhibit the fungal organisms that will get into the new cut, leading to a diseased tree, shrub or plant. This myth has been circulating for some time, according to the experts at Fine Gardening. Unfortunately, there is no surefire way to prevent microscopic organisms from infiltrating a new cut. The application of a wound dressing may even contribute to faster decay of heartwood. Thatâ€™s because the tar or paint will keep moisture in the new cut, which helps fungus and other microorganisms grow. Instead of dressing wounds, read up on proper ways to prune and let plants employ their own natural defenses to heal and prevent decay.

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Homeowners looking to renovate often see room for improvement in their kitchens and bathrooms. According to HGTV and Statistics Brain, a new kitchen remodel for a kitchen measuring 12 by 12 feet may cost homeowners anywhere from $17,000 to $37,000. Before investing so much into their remodeling projects, homeowners should think carefully about the features that will improve their time spent at home. When planning a kitchen renovation, homeowners may want to consider the following upgrades to make the room more enjoyable while improving its functionality.

Oversized sink Although high-efficiency dishwashers are popular, deep sinks to soak soup pots or woks are still useful. Deep sinks may be preferable to double sinks, especially for homeowners who use lots of kitchen tools when preparing meals.

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PETERS TOWNSHIP David Hay Mark and Amy Wesolek Benjamin Marcus Homes LLC Pamela Sue Riley Trust James Hoover HP PA 1 LLC Peter Chiste Justin Krehel and Julianne Baron Crossings Development LLC Frank and Eileen Chiprich Daniel Zalazar Joel and Cara Phoebe Lisa Bowen HP PA 1 LLC N. Daniel Long Kenneth and Linda Yonek Lindsay Edmunds R Cocco Real Estate LLC Norma Manning Thomas Beck Donna Uhrig James Uhrig Judith Ann Weaver Thomas Weaver III and Hannah Marie Weaver Consuelo Boyle Clay and Lauren Alexandrowicz John F & Florence R Stoneberg Revocable Michael and Elizabeth Wheat Jennifer Haggerty Jonathan Cantwell Lewis Irwin James and Allison Brunette Martin Angelini Douglas and Amanda Hudson Roger Stutzman et al. Federal National Mortgage Assn. Estate of Rose Rockacy Mark Heath Robert Bononi Chris and Delores Tatman Richard Smith Bradley Smoak et al. and Jennifer Smoak Joseph Lisanti LMBA Properties LLC Linda Taylor Dalas Davidson Daniel Connors Matthew Cramer Stephen Milbourne Daniel Lucas Planet Home Lending LLC Crossings Development LLC Crossings Development LLC James Bevan Jr. Cheryl Conoy Michael Dalverny Linda Fosnot Kathleen McCullough Yoon Family Trust Noele Taucher Frederick Aheimer E. Ross Darlene J English Revocable Trust Soung Hwan Lyu Bernadette Bigley Craig Anderson Peters Twp Land Co. LLC

Patrick and Cassandra Haught Annalhees and Ryan Elm Janet and Richard Cummings John and Aubrey Dunbar Twenty Two Oak LLC Kathleen McCullough Roger and Cynthia Marynak Jarett Frank Bryan and Colleen Boland Jason and Courtney Newhouse John Wilkinson and Dayna Sikora James and Gail Restivo Alison and Grant Bork Leslie McGinness William and Teresa McMinn Julius Dana and Julie Divecchio Guy Reschenthaler Brittney Austin and George Austin Jr. Andrew Jackson Adam and Danielle Drakulic Hillebrand Family Trust

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918 Bebout Road $249,900. Bower Hill Road $1,106,299. 319 Bunker Hill Drive $450,000. 211 Canterwood Drive $625,000. 227 Maid Marion Lane $431,203. 300 Oak Ridge Drive $373,000. 103 Pine Creek Drive $289,000. 107 Prestonwood Lane $410,000. 372 Scott Lane $132,500. 285 Thompsonville Road $167,000. 643 Bower Hill Road $140,000. 120 Brookwood Road $260,000. 214 Camelford Road $335,000. 104 Driftwood Drive $520,000. 114 Estates Drive $422,000. 109 Green Valley Lane $470,000. 209 Hemlock Drive $295,000. 107 High St. $1,111 by sheriff’s deed. 110 Judith Drive $207,500. 109 Lakeview Drive $340,000. 210 Timber Lake Drive $316,500. 437 Turkeyfoot Drive $130,000. Unknown Address $50,000 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $73,185). 231 Bebout Road $228,050. 109 Breezewood Drive $417,500. 126 Castlebrooke Road $450,000. 100 Cornerstone Court $395,000. 149 Hemlock Drive $193,850. 228 Maid Marion Lane $492,055. 229 Maid Marion Lane $506,002. 240 Maplewood Drive $271,000. 125 Marion Drive $241,000. 252 Rutledge Drive $269,900. 125 Alexander Drive $401,000. 124 Driftwood Drive $480,000. 113 Fireside Drive $470,000. 115 High St. $184,500. 120 Mallard Lane $535,000. 916 Old Washington Road $120,000. 253 Roscommon Place $210,000. 122 Sheffield Lane $295,000. 147 Sherwood Drive $275,000. 295 Sugar Camp Road $290,000. Wellington Circle $195,000.

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PLEASANT HILLS Cecilia Barry Mercury 3 L.P. Beverly Tuladzieck Donald Leighty Allison Mackowiak Jason Berman Ratnik Real Estate LLC Tracy Brnusak Christine St. Clair Mary Heather Muha Patel Edith Parker KeyBank NA Donald Newton Estate of Rosemary Jageman Jason Stopiro Ralph Massaro Beth Ann Brickett et al. Edward Stanko Daniel Haeck James Smith III Joseph Snyder Douglas Williamson

Dusan Golubovic SSL Capital Group LLC Jonathan and Danielle Tuladzieck Blair and Jamie Kenrick Jesus and Sarah Lopez Michael and Linda Horowitz Michael and Jennifer Moore Chelsey Solomon and Dylan Steigerwald Colleen Crist David Stover Mortgage Equity Conversion Asset Tr 2011 Joseph Norton Barbara Cousins UCG Twenty Nine LLC Joseph Dolata III Dennis and Kathleen Peterson Sha and Leela Mahat Joel and Marlene Mullin Michelle Diane and Irena Milicevic Nicole Stefaniak and John King Timothy Ruyevcan Wayde Nelson

326 E. Bruceton Road $134,900. 521 E. Bruceton Road $500,000. 349 Mowry Drive $202,000. 353 Constitution Drive $147,500. 201 Delano Drive $134,500. 151 Dutch Lane $163,000. 456 McClellan Drive $207,000. 370 Millet Lane $196,000. 226 National Drive $195,500. 452 Arbor Lane $190,000. 469 Arbor Lane $2,867 by sheriff’s deed. 522 Brushglen Lane $46,200. 258 Dutch Lane $227,000. 85 W. Bruceton Road $65,000. 340 Delano Drive $61,500. 283 Dutch Lane $284,900. 337 Grace St. $205,750. 440 McClellan Drive $187,000. 272 Old Lebanon Church Road $248,000. 406 Saratoga Drive $175,000. 102 Sunrise Drive $135,000. 188 W. Bruceton Road $150,000.

ROSTRAVER Maureen Dale James Owens Elizabeth Kraft Mac McGowan John Shepler

Daniel Peroney Carol Coulson Cody Wilson Jason Noll and Erin Schmitz Christy Marie Farkas

DDM Development Inc. Richard Lapinski William Bergman Robert Hoffman Jack Taylor Maronda Homes Inc. Tamara Theys Richard Smereczniak Dennis Rubino Maronda Homes Inc. Heather Porterfield Stephen Theodore Collins Robert Cooper et al.

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ing hinges and slides on doors and drawers. These devices eliminate slamming and caught fingers.

Foot-pedal water operation When outfitting a sink, think about foot controls. Turning on the water with the tap of a foot can reduce the transfer of pathogens to faucets from hands during food preparation.

Bottom’s up People likely spend more time raiding the refrigerator than the freezer on any given day. Rather than having to bend down to seek out that favorite flavor of Greek yogurt, choose a model with the fridge on top and freezer on the bottom,. When shopping for refrigerators, French-door style units may offer even more access, making it easy for homeowners to slide fruit trays, sheet cakes and other large items into the fridge.

Extra lighting 440 Belrose Drive $94,000. 672 Eagle Drive $142,464. 287 Rankin Road $190,000. 415 Rehoboth Road $160,000. 915 Route 906 $3,485 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $50,818) by sheriff’s deed. Richard and Betsy Aldridge 776 Sandstone Way $254,900. Charles and Beth Anne Dougherty 451 W. Spring Grove Blvd. $327,000. Vicki Lambert 406 410 Bergman Lane $65,000. Heath and Meghan Stefanik 142 Valley View Drive $270,000. Briar Cliff Financial Services 1112 Fells Church Road $1,956 by sheriff’s deed. George Tilton and Heather Renee Milkent 586 Gardenia Drive $338,391. Kirk and Kathleen Hagerty 108 114 Gardenview Lane $86,500. Donald and Mary Filtz 98 Roberts St. $135,000. George and Shirley Williams 118 SR 981 $55,000. Timothy Ryan and Heather Colleen Hibner 310 Stump Drive $299,900. USA Timber & Land Auctions LLC 760-768 Webster Hollow Road $9,590 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $65,040) by sheriff’s deed. Chad Skibo 1037 Willowbrook Road $141,000. Bobbie Jo Helon 320 Bedsworth St. $98,000.

A kitchen should be a balance of form and function. A combination of overhead lighting, decorative lighting and task lighting can illuminate all areas of the space effectively.

Appliance garages Houzz says that appliance garages are popular kitchen additions, too. Set at countertop level, these cabinets allow people to keep small appliances plugged in but tucked neatly behind closed doors. Kitchen remodels are a sizable investment, and renovations can be customized to make the kitchen more hospitable for all in residence.

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Corral Entryway Clutter The entryway to a home is the first thing guests experience when coming inside. It also can be the first place residents drop their belongings after long days at school or work. As a result, entryways can quickly be consumed by clutter. Taming such messes takes a mixture of ingenuity and planning. Homeowners hoping to clear their entryways of clutter must first decide what they want to get out of the space. Will it simply be a decorative spot with photos and other home decor on display? Or is functionality the primary goal? Once that decision has been made, take inventory of which items, such as shoes, keys, umbrellas or coats, need to be in the area, which don’t (i.e., old mail). To make things more organized, rearrange the former while removing the latter. Next it is time to assess storage needs and what’s already available. Userfriendly storage items may need to be purchased to make the room as functional as possible. The following ideas also can help bring order to the space. • Create a command center. Create a central location where items are neat, orderly and within reach. Use a bulletin board, dry-erase calendar or something that can house schedules and important notices. Hooks can hold keys, chargers and more. • Keep it covered. Covered bins can serve as a seating area and also a place to store shoes, hats and scarves. • Create cabinet space. Store items in cabinets so they are organized but out of sight. This way belongings are not just left on an entryway table. • Create another drop zone. If the entryway is too small to serve its purpose, outfit another room or area that also can do the job. This can be a laundry room or mudroom area. Install shelves, a bench, cabinets and hooks. Just be sure this space is close enough to the entryway to make it useful. • Go vertical. An easy way to keep things neater is to remove items from the floor and embrace vertical storage. Shoe racks, hooks for purses and a cabinet for coats may do the trick. Clutter can accumulate in entryways. But some simple adjustments can quickly revamp the space to make it neater and much more functional.

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ROSTRAVER Charles Kniha Julius Fetchen Jennie Grados Jonathon Smith

Albert and Bonita Gaudio Novelli Pet Services LLC Robert Lees IV Robin Dupree

Carl Nicolaus III Estate of Addison Clingerman

Scott and Patricia Hovanec Richard and Carissa Rotolo

Robert Buscanics

Ryan and Maggie Coffman

SOUTH PARK John Rohaly Todd Rongaus Lois Smyth Shawn Haley Leisure Lifestyles LLC Adam Waychoff Norma Milas Dustin Reinsmith Brandon Hibbs Timothy Habovick Thomas Hrvatin Eugene Manzetti Joseph McGuinness Stephen Joseph Stein Jared Tannenbaum Valerie Ott Morris William Obricki Brian Robinson

Takumi Nakayama 920 Fredericka Drive Ryan Richard 6803 Vickers Drive Richard Niccolai 2980 Amy Drive Mark Sporcic 3829 Grant St. Eric Wisniewski and Judith Esther Rosenfeld Wisnie 1741 Patrick Place Jason Sobek 1750 Stoltz Road Nickolas Verbene 2948 Abbey Lane Erika and Matthew John Urban 6368 Crestview Drive Melissa Miklos 1874 Kirkby dr Jill Regan 950 Lindfield Drive James and Ethel Diffendal 1507 Main Blvd. Rebecka Muchicka and Michael Jay Fuehrer 3064 Amy Drive Corie Mann 1521 Barnes Ave. Matthew and Lauren Serechin 1265 Barnstaple Drive Anthony and Helen DeIuliis 2535 Bonnie Dell Road Garrett Michael Wayne Sigler 913 Broughton Road Tyson and Debra Herman 2612 Keats Drive Bernard and Sonya Coe 1206 Snee Drive

$133,900. $229,900. $182,500. $142,500. $115,000. $45,000. $172,500. $159,000. $105,000. $210,000. $130,000. $100,000. $207,500. $270,000. $382,000. $160,000. $189,000. $445,000.

SPEERS Dana Lee Jamie Russo

Wayne and Darla Newman Tara Maund

$119,000. $70,000.

UNION TOWNSHIP Joseph Tustin Thomas Hopeck Loretta Dutton Gregory Costa Richard Kaufman Fred Kress Ernest Palmieri Robert Frye Robert Baumcratz Ralph Green Jodi Lyn Hamilton et al. Frances Parish Wayne Smith Donald Nelson

Nichol Bell 3471 Cherry Ave. Beverly Tuladzieck and Steven Freund 4 Meadow View Place John and Virginia Walker Patterson Road Gregory Costa 5100 Union St. Lori Shoemaker 17 Circle Drive Jacob Matthew Calabrese & Kaitlyn Nicole Thompso106 Lobbs Run Road Debra Mirenna and Michael Crytzer 56 Hobbit Lane Nathan Dale Tkach 39 Ramage Ave. Scott Barber 105 Stonebrae Drive Ryan Alderson and Jacquelyn Zumbo 119 Cinque Terra Place Keybank NA 3744 Finleyville Elrama Road Jacqueline and Mark Teahan 3460 Ivy Hill Lane Megan McKown and John Garrett III 6035 SR 88 Steven Michael and Melissa Zeiler 5136 Spring St.

WHITEHALL David Kraska Family First Solutions Inc. Louis Wehar Sandra Akacem Mark Susan Pamella Cembalisty Horvwalt Joseph Saldutte et al. Hari Neopaney John Held Estate of Keith Bogart Estate of John Ramsay Clarke

Kevin and Tina Lightner Sharon Contosta William Snyder and Sarah Janosik Bishnu Timsina and Dhan Mishra K3 Realty LLC Mario DiMicco UCG Thirty Nine LLC Chooda Homagai and Mala Acharya John and Candace Paravati Jeffrey and Kathleen Barone Mary Lee Burkhardt trustee

2026 Highview Drive $265,000. 1211 Monogahela St. $180,000. 210 Orchard Ave. $155,000. 375 377 Pear Road $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $38,313). 180 Pollack Run Road $212,500. 331 Rolling Drive $50,000 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $123,642). W. McClain Road $65,000.

119 Crest St. 727 Lewis Ave.

$170,000. $125,000. $132,500. $25,000. $72,000. $255,000. $324,900. $77,000. $219,900. $175,000. $1,142 by sheriff’s deed. $204,900. $75,000. $181,000.

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

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ENTERTAINMENT Live Music & Entertainment at Your Neighborhood Hot Spot!

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412-653-2695 5024 Curry Rd, Pittsburgh 1 – Jimmie’s Chicken Shack 7pm 2 – GrungeBob 9pm 3 – Fonic 9pm 7 – Pens Watch Party 7pm 9 – Jukebox 9pm 10 – Treasure 9pm 11 – The Alarm 7pm 15 – Emery (Bad Christian Road Show) w/ special guests 4pm 16 – Cross Creek 9pm 17 – Tony Janflone Jr. (full band) 9pm 21 – Thanksgiving Eve with Totally 80’s 9pm 23 – No Bad JuJu 9pm 24 – That Arena Rock Show 9pm 30 – Say Ahh & High N Dry (Poison and Def Leppard tribute) 9pm Tuesdays - Bar Bingo Wednesdays – Dueling Pianos (featuring the performers of Sing Sing) 7pm Thursdays – All Request w/ DJ Andy 7pm DENNY’S ROADHOUSE

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724-929-8383 1713 Rostraver Road Belle Vernon, PA 15012 1 – DJ April Fresh 2 – Open Jukebox 3 – Scott Shelby 8 – DJ April Fresh 9 – DJ Stan 10 – Backseat Driver 15 – DJ April Fresh 16 – Open Jukebox 17 – Tim Litvin 21 – DJ Stan 23 – DJ John 24 – Stone River 29 – DJ April Fresh 30 – John Stangry

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Recent Local Death Notices ARNOLD, Roy Henry, 77, of Jefferson Hills, died October 1. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills. of 97, Helen, BEDOGNE, Monongahela, died September 23. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. BERRY, Carolee Vernes “Lee” (DEARY), 83, of Whitehall, died September 29. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. BOHM, Ruth Martha, 81, of Baldwin, Arrangements by died October 7. Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. BOROS, Joseph A., 90, of West Mifflin, died September 26. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. BRYAN, Craig A., 48, of Peters, (formerly of Eight-four), died September 23. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. CLARK, Carolyn (GRIFFITH), 74, of Hadley PA (formerly of South Park), died September 21. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township. CLARKE, Charlotte E. (STITT), 85, of 13. September died Whitehall, Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township. COLE, Earl H., 66, of Charleroi, died Arrangements by September 26. Melenyzer Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. in Roscoe. CONJELKO, Iva Kay, 75, of Jefferson Hills, died September 30. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills. DAHM, Lillian S., 95, formerly of Finleyville, died October 3. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. DeAMBROGI, Bruna, 99, of Charleroi, died September 16. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi. DeCOOMAN, 58, of Monongahela (Victory Hill), died September 13. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. DEVEY, Ronald P. Sr, 83, of West Mifflin, died September 26. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. DONNELLY, Hugh Bernard “John”, 90, of West Mifflin, died September 20. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. DOWD, James M., 62, of Baldwin, died October 2. Arrangements by Jefferson

Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. DUGAN, Anita May (SPARKS), 76, of West Mifflin, died October 7. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. FARRIER, Michael J., 56, of Lover14. September died Jonestown, Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi. FRIEDRICH, Maude C. (DAVIES), 98, of Baldwin Borough, died September 20. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. GELDER, Lois M., 93, of Charleroi, died September 25. Arrangements by SchrockHogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi. GROVES, John Edward “Jack” Sr., 73, of West Mifflin, died September 29. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. GUST, Natalie Ann, 56, of North Charleroi, died October 3. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi. HALLAS, Dormal A. (MEYERS), 55, of Jefferson Hills, died September 18. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township. HARRIET, Richard J., 58, of South Park, died September 18. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township. HAYWOOD, Eric “Rick” “Leggy”, 54, of West Elizabeth, died October 3. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills. HAYWOOD, Janet Lee, 79, of New Eagle, died September 16. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. HOGE, Anne Elaine, 87, of West Mifflin, died September 28. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. HOLCOMB, Betty Jeanne, 96, of Smithton, died October 6. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi. HOLIBAUGH, Gary L., 71, of Donora, died September 22. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. IRWIN, Brian, 37, of Bethel Park, died October 8. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park. JENKINS, Joan, 80, of Bethel Park, died October 2. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

KOWALSKI, Theresa H., 66, of South Park, died October 5. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. LAWSON, Frank J., 73, of Langhorne PA (formerly of Donora), died September 25. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. LEGAZA, Richard F., “Major”, 87, of Monongahela, died September 25. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. LEGGE, Reginald W., 75, of West 13. September died Mifflin, Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. LENZI, Ronald B., 84, of Monongahela, died September 23. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. LINCAVAGE, Annamarie, 62, of Coal Center, died October 8. Arrangements by Melenyzer Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. in Roscoe. LOSAK, Elizabeth J. “Betty Jane” (ROCK), 87, of Bethel Park, died October 2. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. LUZNAR, Paul, 56, of South Park, died September 12. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township. MARLOWE, Orville, 91, of Bethel Park, died September 13. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park. MARTIN, Grace, 94, of Bethel Park, died October 3. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park. MEHLHORN, Helen W., 92, of Castle 20. September died Shannon, Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. METZ, Laura A., 95, of Monongahela, died September 20. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. MORGAN, Doris, 92, of Bethel Park, died October 6. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park. MURPHY, Patricia J. “Pat”, 63, of 21. September died Baldwin, Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township. PATTON, Thomas F. Jr., 64, of South Park, died September 26. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. PLUMB, Marcia Ann, 83, of Jefferson Hills, died September 27. Arrangements

by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills. POINTEK, Donna, of Bethel Park, died September 20. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park. RAGER, Bob, 67, of Jefferson Hills, died September 19. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills. RICHARD, John Joseph Sr., 91, of Jefferson Hills, died September 28. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills. ROBOL, Harry, 75, of Bethel Park, died September 27. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park. SAUTER, Audrey Jean, 87, formerly of Baldwin, died October 4. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. SHAFFER, James Thomas, 85, of West Mifflin, died October 4. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. SMITH, Angela Marie, 32, of Bethel Park, died September 11. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. SOLLOSI, Richard A., 66, of Finleyville, died October 3. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. SOLOMON, Larry Daniel, 75, of Elizabeth Township, died Sep 30. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills. TANKOSIC, Helen, 87, of Jefferson Hills, died October 10. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills. TORKISH-HOUGH, Cynthia “Cindy” (MURRAY), 66, of Star Junction, died October 1. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. TUSAI, John Alexander Sr., 78, of West 25. September died Mifflin, Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. WALSH, Helen, 89, of Bethel Park, died September 14. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park. WALTER, Hazel Margaret, 102, of Jefferson Hills, died September 28. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills. WILL, Jeanne Tyhurst, 89, of Jefferson Hills, died September 28. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. YAKICH, Pete “Papyak”, 79, of 30. September died Charleroi, Arrangements by Melenyzer Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. in Roscoe.

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--------- AUTOMOTIVE ---------2002 CORVETTE – Black, 6-speed, 32,000 miles. Asking $17,000. 724-255-3209. Lv Mssg. ________________________________________ 2006 FORD DIESEL 4X4 – 64,000 miles, asking $19,000. Ready to Tow. 724-258-5444 or 724-6780633 ________________________________________ 2007 BUICK LACROSSE – Sandstone, 43,372 miles, good cond. 724-258-4280. ________________________________________ HUBCAPS – (2) Chevrolet, 10.5” diameter with logo. $10. 724-483-3967 ________________________________________ 1964 CHEVROLET SUPER SPORT – (4) Wheel covers. Very good condition. $100. 724-483-3967. ________________________________________ 1964 CHEVROLET SUPER SPORT – 47” aluminum license plate pan. Part No. GM 3833278. $25. 724483-3967 ________________________________________ FORD MODEL T – Kerosene type side lamps with 3.5” clear glass lens marked Jefferson 911. No kerosene pots. 1-inch diameter logo on top – Edmund & Jones Mfg. Co., Ford Model, Detroit Mic., U.S.A. Good Condition $60. 724-483-3967 ________________________________________ DISMANTLING 1996 CHEVY S-10 - Good engine, miscellaneous parts. Also 1987 Blazer rear end rebuilt. 724483-3743 ________________________________________ 15” STEEL RIMS – (2) Ford 5x4.5” with Taurus hub caps. $15 each or $25 pair. 412-833-6870. Lv Mssg. ________________________________________ SPARE TIRE – P235, 75, R17. (New) on Ford, 6 bolt steel rim, Hankook. $40. 412-833-6870. Lv Mssg. ________________________________________ SNOW TIRES – Two(2) size P175/65 R14. Less than 500 miles, 8/32 tread. $30 each or best offer. Call 412-8339548 (between 4:30 – 7:30 pm). ________________________________________ SPARE TIRE – One new, for Chevy Malibu, G.M. size T125/70 D 15. $25 OBO. Call 412-833-9548 (between 4:30 – 7:30 pm). ________________________________________ 4 HUBCAPS – For 1963 Studebaker. $80. 724-9840238 ________________________________________ HEATER CONTROLS - for 1999 Berretta. $10. 724984-0238 ________________________________________ WIRE SET – For 2000 Dodge Ram, 5.9 gas engine, new rotor and cap. $40. 724-984-0238 ________________________________________

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-------------- EMPLOYMENT -----------LIBRARIAN - Part-time, 20 hours a week, minimum 2 years college including 9 library science credits. Please send resume to: North Belle Vernon Library, Attn: Lorraine Quintier, 505 Speer Street, Belle Vernon PA 15012 ________________________________________ TILE SETTER NEEDED. 5 years experience preferred. Jobs mostly in South Hills Area. Pay is negotiable based upon experience. Call or email. 412-835-2234 or email marci@ctsandmore.com ________________________________________ HELP WANTED - Dettore's Pizza, Monongahela. 724258-3306 ________________________________________ NURSE’S AIDE – Part time, available for 6:00 am – 2:00 pm and 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm. No experience needed – will train. Contact: thespiritancenter@gmail.com or call 412-835-3510 ext 112. ________________________________________ THE SALVATION ARMY - to hire 50 Kettle Workers this holiday season for our Red Kettle Campaign. We will have Orientation on Friday November 9th at 10:30am. If you are interested in applying please Email Jonathan.Lewis@use. salvationarmy.org or Call (412)-207-2127 Ext. 105 ________________________________________ AVON - Earn money for the holidays and beyond with AVON. Empowering women (and a few good men) for 133 years. 724-747-7257 ________________________________________ LINE COOK, PT, experienced, for American Legion Post in Pleasant Hills. Salary negotiable. Call 412-302-8127 for interview. ________________________________________ FULL TIME HELPER – Helper is needed for local hauling company. Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds, and have reliable transportation and drivers license. Call 724-2163496 ________________________________________ NURSES AIDE- PT & FT for 6-2p/7-3p, 3-11p, and 11-7a for The Grand Residence at Upper St. Clair, senior living. Flexible schedules. Training provided. Transport assist available in some areas. New Employee Performance Bonus. info@thegrandresidence.com. 412-833-2500. EOE ________________________________________

November 2018 ————————————————————————————————————————— LPN & RN- PT & FT for 3-11:30p and 11-7:30a. PT for 73:30p. The Grand Residence at Upper St. Clair, senior living. 12 hour shifts and flexible schedule avail. New Employee Bonus. info@thegrandresidence.com, 412-8332500. EOE ________________________________________ MEDICATION AIDE- PT day & afternoon. FT afternoon. The Grand Residence at Upper St. Clair, senior living. Flexible schedule. Certification not required. Transport assist available in some areas. New Employee Bonus. info@thegrandresidence.com , 412-833-2500. EOE EVER CONSIDER TEACHING A CLASS?!?! Now’s your chance to teach a non-credit class for the Mt. Lebanon Continuing Education program. We offer a competitive pay and are always looking for new and exciting classes to add to our program. Make your interest known to the program coordinators. Check us out at http://www.mtlsd.org/ page.cfm?p=567. Give us a call at 412.344.2020 or Shoot us an email: Ray Schrader Adult Education Coordinator rschrader@mtlsd.net or Larry Johnson Assistant Adult Education Coordinator ljohnson@mtlsd.net HOUSEKEEPER - PT & FT 8-4p & 9-5p. The Grand Residence at Upper St. Clair, senior living. Flexible schedule. Transport assist available in some areas. New Employee Bonus. info@thegrandresidence.com 412-8332500. EOE ________________________________________ LABORER WANTED - For industrial/commercial demolition company in West Elizabeth. Also construction experience is a plus. Immediate/full time work. Pay based on experience. Must have transportation/current driver's license. Please call 412-384-2008, contact: Laurie ________________________________________ HELP WANTED! – Christian Home Health Care is hiring home health aides for the Mon Valley. To apply, please call 412-323-0203 X 6152 ________________________________________ HELP WANTED – Immediate full time work for carpenters, laborers, in roofing, siding, drywall. Drivers license a plus. Pay based on experience. Located in Finleyville. Call Jerry 724-797-0000. ________________________________________ ROOFERS NEEDED - Slagle Roofing & Construction, Inc. NEEDS... Experienced Roofers to join our team. FULLTIME. Must have valid driver's license. STOP IN or CALL 724-258-6901. 208 W. Main Street, Monongahela. ________________________________________ 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 ________________________________________ FULL TIME HAIR STYLIST - Venetia/Finleyville Area, Clientele, Base and Commission. Call Darnelle at 724348-6220. Hair-O-Dynamics…Check out our website. ________________________________________ MANAGERS / COOKS WANTED - Apply at Vocelli Pizza Finleyville location. 3527 Washington Ave. 724-348-8844. ________________________________________ GARAGE DOOR INSTALLER - with experience and valid driver's license. 724-258-6900 Trinity Garage Door & Awning ________________________________________ 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 724348-6565 ________________________________________

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-------------- ITEMS FOR SALE -----------NORDICTRACK SKI MACHINE – Sequoia, Good cond. $25. 412-835-2841. ________________________________________

GREASE GUNS – three(3) Grease Guns for sale. $12. 412-884-4873 ________________________________________ OLD STEELERS HELMET – Found in Texas locker room. $50. 412-653-0104 ________________________________________ GLOBAL ELECTRIC GUITAR – Old but in good cond. $50. 412-653-0104. ________________________________________ HOCKEY SKATES – (1) Bauer, black, size 5D, $15. (1) CCM, black, size 4, $10. 412-833-6870. Lv Mssg. ________________________________________ BETA MAX CASSETTE PLAYER – SL-100 Sony, with 40 mixed videos and WWII history. $60. 412-833-6870. Lv Mssg. ________________________________________ CD CASSETTES – (30) from 1960’s – 1970’s. In carrycase. $20. 412-833-6870. Lv Mssg. ________________________________________ MEN’S MOUNTAIN BIKE – Ross, 26” 15 speed, aluminum cranks. $80. 412-833-6870. Lv Mssg. ________________________________________ 2 STEEL RIMS – 5 hole x 16” x 6.5” W. $15 for the pair. 412-833-6870. Lv Mssg. ________________________________________ ANTIQUE BLACK & WHITE TV – 1949 Motorola, portable. $50. OBO. 412-833-6870. Lv Mssg. ________________________________________ TORO – ANTIQUE ROTARY MOWER – 20” steel deck, self-propelled rear wheels, 5 HP B/S gas engine. Solid! $40 or best offer. 412-833-6870. Lv Mssg. ________________________________________ 15” STEEL RIMS – (2) Ford 5x4.5” with Taurus hub caps. $15 each or $25 pair. 412-833-6870. Lv Mssg. ________________________________________ SPARE TIRE – P235, 75, R17. (New) on Ford, 6 bolt steel rim, Hankook. $40. 412-833-6870. Lv Mssg. ________________________________________ GE SIDE BY SIDE REFRIGERATOR - Ice and water access on front, great condition. $350. Call 724-7828020 from 10am to 6pm. Must sell! ________________________________________ VINTAGE COPPER LARGE BROILER WASH TUB - with wood handles over 100 yrs old only $99. 412-279-3288 ________________________________________ RUSTIC DINING ROOM TABLE - with 4 chairs And a bench.good condition. $250 Call 724-314-8930 ________________________________________ DP FITNESS SYSTEM - Wall Mounted w/Bench. 57 Exercises w/up to 110 lbs. Originally $300 Asking $60. Call 724-684-5531. ________________________________________ SNOW TIRES – Two(2) size P175/65 R14. Less than 500 miles, 8/32 tread. $30 each or best offer. Call 412-8339548 (between 4:30 – 7:30 pm). ________________________________________ SPARE TIRE – One new, for Chevy Malibu, G.M. size T125/70 D 15. $25 OBO. Call 412-833-9548 (between 4:30 – 7:30 pm). ________________________________________ DOLL LADY IN BLUE - Victorian 17 inches gorgeous hair and removable clothes new in box $20. 412-279-3288 ________________________________________ MOTHER HUBBARD DOLL - so cute with rolling pin and apron all removable 11 inches new in box $20. 412-2793288 ________________________________________ DOLL MISS SUNDAY BY GORHAM - vintage plays O What a Beautiful Morning, dressed in straw hat and pinafore dress new $20. 412-279-3288 ________________________________________

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messengerpaper.com 60 ————————————————————————————————————————— ‘BUCK’ VENT FREE GAS HEATER – with automatic blower.________________________________________ 724-872-0721. Lv Mssg. MURANO VENETIAN GLASS ASHTRAYS/DISHES - 9 INCHES ACROSS BEAUTIFUL BLUE SWIRL.. 3 FOR $30. 412-279-3288 ________________________________________ JEWELERY – ‘Old Costume’ earrings, necklaces, bracelets, brooches, some are signed. Suitcase full! Serious inquiries only. $1,000. 724-785-4987 ________________________________________ AMAZON FIRE HD8 TABLET - with ALEXA. 8" HD Display 16________________________________________ GB. New in sealed box. $48 Call 724-684-4695 FIREPLACE TOOL SET - 4 pieces CAST IRON $18 Call 724-684-4695 ________________________________________ VINTAGE TECHNICS TURNTABLE - SL220, Original 45 adaptor & operating manual included. Just serviced & works great. $100.00. Has Shure 708 cartridge, Shure 708 Stylus. Call 724-929-4975 ________________________________________ VINTAGE PIONEER 3 WAY SPEAKERS - Model CS-G404 150- W, Excellent condition. $100.00. Call 724-9294975 ________________________________________ 41 MOVIE POSTERS – Excellent condition, 26” x 40”, $1 each, or all for $35. 724-929-8259 ________________________________________ TERRIFIC TRAIN BOOKS – (5) in great condition. $5 for all.________________________________________ 724-929-8259 COOKBOOKS – Huge array available. Your choice, 50cents each. 724-929-8259. ________________________________________ DUMBBELL WEIGHT RACK - Two-Tier. $50. 724-8728735 ________________________________________ ROWING MACHINE – Stamina Body Tree glider. $60. 724-872-8735 ________________________________________ AEROBIC STEPPER – Body Tech SA 770, $45. 724-8728735 ________________________________________ EXERCISE BIKE – Horizon Recumbent, $99.99. 724872-8735 ________________________________________ TURKEY DECOY COMBO – Jake & Hen. $25. 724-8728735. ________________________________________ COLLECTIBLE LENOX – For the holidays. Set of 2 reindeer, 2nd in series, Prancer and Vixen with box, $420. Dasher and Dancer with box, $225. Santa in sleigh with box, $45. Lenox Peace on Earth Christmas ornament with box, Gold Club exclusive, $35. 724-963-9405 ________________________________________ GREENCO MARBLE MORTAR – and Pestle, $15. 724963-9405 ________________________________________ HURRICANE OIL LAMPS – with wick and fuel, 15.25” high crystal with etched bottom, top chimney beaded. 16” high tinted brown fluted bottom, both chimneys 8.5” high, $20 each. Two(2) extra chimney’s for oil lamps, 10” high. $5________________________________________ each. 724-963-9405. GRACO SWING-A-MATIC - $20. 724-963-9405. ________________________________________ SOLID OAK RECTANGULAR TABLE – Vintage, with 2 drawers and bottom shelf. $150. 412-819-7623 ________________________________________ ANTIQUE SINGER “RED EYE” SEWING MACHINE – with 4 drawered solid oak cabinet. Own a piece of history, $125. 412-819-7623 ________________________________________ DESIGNER PURSE COLLECTION – New and expensive collection – Just $3 each. 412-819-7623 ________________________________________ SILVERTONE WIRE RECORDER – Sears & Roebuck, collectors vintage. In solid cherry wood cabinet. $750. 412819-7623 ________________________________________ SOLID OAK WOOD TABLE – Large, vintage, with attached extendable shelf. $115. 412-819-7623. ________________________________________ COPPER KETTLE - 100% pure copper pot, heavy copper, very old. Excellent, on stand. 412-833-5896 ________________________________________

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KITCHEN PANTRY CUPBOARD - excellent condition. $30 412-833-5896 ________________________________________ 3 PIECE BEDROOM SET - by Lane, queen size bed, 5drawer chest of drawers, and regular dresser for women. In very good condition, nice, pretty. $375 or best offer. 412-833-5896 ________________________________________ KEROSENE HEATERS – 2 new 39,000 BTU kerosene heaters, and 5 gallon can. $225. 724-557-1875. ________________________________________ RUGER M77 HUNTING RIFLE - 243 caliber, bolt, red filled wide field scope, $450. 412-496-3718 ________________________________________ ITHICA 12 GAGE SHOTGUN - semi automatic model xl 300, $350, 412-496-3718 ________________________________________ 49-IN. DELUXE ALUMINUM CARGO CARRIER - with 49in Ramp for sale. Never used, perfect condition. Asking $150.00. ________________________________________ COLT KING COBRA – 357 mag, 6 inch, S.S. less than 100 rounds. Black rubber grip with a red dot site and extras. $1,500. 724-984-0238 ________________________________________ 5 POUND CO2 BOTTLES – (2) with ex-tap system. Asking $65.00 ________________________________________ NAGS HEAD HAMMOCK – DBLW, custom made heavy duty stand, welded 2” steel pipe. $50 OBO. 412-6552807 ________________________________________ WOMENS HARLEY DAVIDSON BLACK LEATHER CHAPS - New, size medium, never worn, price tags still on. $100. Call 412.653.3264 ________________________________________ LOGITECH G27 RACING MACHINE – For TV, steering wheel, shifter, pedals. Like new with instruction book and disc. $50. 724-929-8259. ________________________________________ RACING CHAMPION 1996 NASCAR EDITION – 12 1/64 scale cars and matching driver collector card in original box. $15. 724-929-8259. ________________________________________ WOOD DUAL SHELF – with 4 peg coat rack. 25.5” x 17” Only $5. 724-929-8259. ________________________________________ MISC. ITEMS - The following will be sold by BEST OFFER only. 1950's Royal Deluxe Typewriter in original case and in working condition; 1950's Wood folding Card Table in above average condition; 1981 Trivial Pursuit Master Game Genus Edition in original box with complete set; 1980 Schwinn Continental II bicycle Model 350 27" Black, hasn't been ridden in 20 years plus, will require some work such as new tires, etc.; Portland 1750psi, 1.3 GPM Electric Pressure Washer in box, never used. 412-3284018. phkharamia@hotmail.com. ________________________________________ CRIB & CHANGING TABLE – Set, light wood, very good condition. $75. 412-979-6144 ________________________________________ HEALTH & MEDICAL SUPPLIES – 5 cases of 2XL briefs (48 ea case); Hospital bed (electric) mattress, bed, bubble overlay, 2 bedodes, 2 shower benches, 3 walkers, Hoyer lift (manual). All in excellent condition. Make offer! Leave message 412-537-4106. ________________________________________ VINTAGE TRAVEL IRON and small antique bottle $10 for both. 724-620-8160 ________________________________________ CUB CADET SNOW BLOWER - Model 2X524SWE, almost new. Used little. $700. 724-863-2327 ________________________________________ MARBLE ROLLING PIN - with board. $5. Marble lazy susan – 12” diameter. $10. 724-963-9405 ________________________________________ ELECTRIC PIANO – Yamaha Clavinova CLP-820S, with bench. Excellent cond. Asking $1,200. Negotiable. 724258-8951 ________________________________________

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ANTIQUE BOTTLE - Amber 3 v and measurements down side. $5. 724-620-8160 ________________________________________ HOOVER VACUUM SWEEPER with attachments, retractable cord, and manual like new $50 412-279-3288 ________________________________________ MURANO VENETIAN GLASS ASHTRAYS/dishes 9 inches across with beautiful blue swirl design 3 for $25 412279-3288 ________________________________________ PFEIFFER BEER COVERED WAGON LAMP - Vintage unusual; unique collectible $125 or best offer 412-2793288 ________________________________________ ORIENTAL WICKER CHAIR from Japan $70. 724-7453963. ________________________________________ COFFEE TABLE lightwood (2ft wide 16"tall 47"long) $15. 724-745-3963 ________________________________________ U.S. FIRST DAY ISSUE COVERS – 1990-91, with gold replica cachets. Must see. (Orig. cost $450). Selling entire album for $75. 724-929-8259 ________________________________________ MONESSEN HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK – 1929, “The Black & White”, very good condition. $20. Call 520-2715869. Located in Munhall. ________________________________________ 4 CEMETERY PLOTS - prime location, Garden of Gethsemane, Mon Valley Memorial Park. $2,000 for more info, call 724-239-4966 and leave a msg. Call will be returned. ________________________________________ GRANDFATHER CLOCK – Ridgeway, beautiful cherry wood, Westminster chimes, excellent condition. $575. 724-258-2329 ________________________________________

----------- ITEMS WANTED -------FINLEYVILLE BREWING – Old Beer bottles and memorabilia items from Finleyville Brewing wanted. Will pay top dollar! Call 424-215-9385 ________________________________________ U.S. STEEL LOGO ITEMS – Old memorabilia, collectibles and items with U.S. Steel logo wanted. Call 424-215-9385 ________________________________________ BUYING OLD SPORTSCARD COLLECTIONS! - Seeking vintage era baseball, football and basketball cards. 1970's and earlier. Will also buy newer cards from 1980-2000's if in good shape. Call me FIRST before you throw away old boxes of cards. Paying CASH! 412-760-2291. ________________________________________ CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS - Outdoor Plastic Lighted Blow Mold Christmas Decorations or Municipal City Street Decorations 412-384-8759 ________________________________________ 16” RIMS FOR 2001 GMC SIERRA - I am in the market for four(4) 16" rims for my 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 Truck. I’m located in the Washington, PA area. If you have them and want to sell at a fair price, please call 724-263-5121. We will pick up and cash on exchange. ________________________________________ HOT WATER TANKS - I am located in the Washington, PA area. I want 2 or 3 electric or gas hot water tanks. Please call 724-263-5121. ________________________________________ AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSING UNIT - 3 ton or larger however any size will be considered. Buyer is in Washington, PA. Please Contact me at 724-263-5121. Thank you! ________________________________________ OLDER HOT WHEEL CARS, redlines. Please call 724984-9085 ________________________________________ BUYING OLD POSTCARDS – Of Homestead to Allenport and cities and towns in between. Call 520-271-5869. Located in Munhall, Pa. ________________________________________ WANTED ANTIQUES – Oriental Rugs, Paintings, Quilts, Crocks with Blue, Furniture, Lamps, old Christmas and sterling silver, anything OLD! Please call me. Jim Gillespie at________________________________________ 412-979-7050 or home 724-348-6203.

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------------ REAL ESTATE -------MONONGAHELA HOME FOR SALE - This is a handyman special! 4 bedrooms, 2 bathroom, house with a garage. $27,700. 139 Railroad Street, Monongahela, Pa. Owner financed to qualified buyer. Cash offers will also be considered. Call 724-263-5121, for all the information. ________________________________________ HOME FOR RENT IN WASHINGTON, PA - 40 Kennedy, Washington, PA 15301. Huge House with back yard and nice deck. Very roomy and nice location. 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. 2nd floor bathroom has a walk in shower. $950 monthly + utilities and security deposit. Call 724263-5121, for all the information. ________________________________________ APT. BOSTON / ELIZ TWP AREA - Great for bachelor/ bachelorette, non smoking furnished efficiency, no credit check, no security or deposit required. $600 All utilities, cable and WiFi, available from Nov 1 to May 1. 412-7540440 ________________________________________ OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE - Heart of Finleyville. Few short minutes from RT 43. 2262 SF. Large reception area, small kitchenette, conf room, 3 powder rooms, fire proof safe concrete room, attic storage, alarm. Very clean, well maintained. Available immediately. Mike Podolinsky, Coldwell Banker: 724-942-1200 (O), 412-227-6432 (C) ________________________________________ FOR SALE IN UNION TOWNSHIP - Washington county PA, homesite lots all utilities, 18 building lots, buy one or all. In the Shier plan, $30k obo per lot or $247k obo for all lots, approximately 6 acres total, Sheridan Ave,. RT 88, near Ringgold North Elementary School, Hobbit Lane, near Sunoco gas station, one mile to Mon-fayette expressway. Please call Jan for all the information at: 724-263-5121 ________________________________________ HOUSE FOR RENT – Washington, PA. 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom, really nice and spacious. Bright and cheery. Newly renovated with new carpet and wood flooring. Wonderful front porch and back deck overlooking a big back yard. Full basement & garage. Bay windows in the kitchen, living room

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