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Elizabeth Author Publishes Children's Book Page 8

‘Thrill of Hope’ Celebration Held in Monessen, Page 10

FEATURE STORY: Educator Extraordinaire and Servant Leader Louise Biddle Page 16

CELEBRATING THE SEASON OF BUSINESS Mon Valley Regional Chamber Honors Members Pictured at the MVRCC Annual Awards Gala (from L to R): Leanna Spada, MVRCC Executive Director; Karen Kosh, Owner Studio K; George and Ronalyn Apodiakos, By George; Lisa Lyons, His Place Coffee, Community and More; Dr. Ed Zelich, Superintendent Charleroi School District; Armand Ferrara, MVRCC President.

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Life Builders Acquires New Facility to Provide Health and Human Services For South Park and Surrounding Communities On Sunday, December 10, 2023, Grace Lutheran Church members voted to donate the property and its contents to Life Builders in support of the organization’s work in the community. The church property is located at 6810 Hilldale Drive in South Park. Kelly Gilliam, Life Builders CEO, said “We are so thankful for this generous donation to help us as we continue to grow!”

Life Builders, a faith-based 501(c)3 non-profit organization, was established in 2021 by Shiloh Church (Pastor Javan and Pastor Kelly Gilliam) in South Park.

Life Builders mission is transforming lives; building families and strengthening communities demonstrated through Christian principles. Life Builders is impacting the lives of hundreds of children and families in their community by addressing food insecurities and health education, residency requirements, (Story continued on page 12.)

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‘Animals of the Night’ Presentation at Whitehall Library The Whitehall Public Library will host a presentation – ‘Animals of the Night’ on Thursday, January 11 at 2:00 PM. The library is partnering with Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh for this last presentation of ‘Animal Academy’ a special three-part look at our furry and feathered friends.

Do you ever wonder which animals are on the prowl outdoors when you are asleep? How do they adapt and navigate the world when the sun goes down? This program answers these questions and even gives a glimpse into how you can help these nocturnal natives!

The presentation is FREE, but registration is required. To register, visit www.whitehallpubliclibrary.org or call 412-882-6622. Whitehall Public Library is located at 100 Borough Park Drive, Pittsburgh, 15236.

Rostraver Sportsmen’s to Hold Meeting, Announces Trap Shoots The Rostraver Sportsmens and Conservation Association located at 539 Cedar Creek Rd., in Belle Vernon, Pa. will hold trap shoots every Tuesday from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, every Thursday at 10:00 AM and every Saturday at 11:00 AM. This event is open to the general public.

The monthly meeting will be held on Monday January 15, 2024 at 7:30 PM. All members are encouraged to attend. Applications are now being accepted for membership from both men and women. For more information call 724-984-6611. rostraversportsmen@gmail.com

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SOUTH HILLS COIN CLUB MEETING Tuesday evening January 9, 2024 at 7:30 PM at the Bethel Park municipal building located at 5100 West Library Avenue in Bethel Park, Pa. All members and the general public are invited. This month’s program will be a discussion on the club's upcoming coin show on February 3. A 50/50 will be offered and children’s prizes to be awarded. Applications are now being accepted for membership. For more information call 724-9846611.

CLOTHES 4 U MINISTRY - First Methodist Church, 200 State Street, Belle Vernon. Open to the public on Tuesday January 9 and Tuesday 23 from 9:00AM to 12:00 noon. We are in need of childen’s and men's clothing at this time. But all clean gently used clothing will be greatly appreciated. We do not charge for our clothing. We are strictly donations in and donations out. NOTE - during the winter, if the school buses are not running, we are not open. Please call the church at 724929-4696 for questions. At this time the use of masks are preferred.

‘ANIMALS OF THE NIGHT’ PRESENTATION - The Whitehall Public Library will host a presentation – ‘Animals of the Night’ on Thursday, January 11 at 2:00 PM. The library is partnering with Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh for this last presentation of ‘Animal Academy’ a special three-part look at our furry and feathered friends. Do you ever wonder which animals are on the prowl outdoors when you are asleep? How do they adapt and navigate the world when the sun goes down? This program answers these questions and even gives a glimpse into how you can help these nocturnal natives! The presentation is FREE, but registration is required.

To register, visit www.whitehallpubliclibrary.org or call 412-882-6622. Whitehall Public Library is located at 100 Borough Park Drive, Pittsburgh, 15236.

BLOOD DRIVE - Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church, located at 561 Mingo Church Road in Finleyville is sponsoring a blood drive on January 17, from 2:30PM - 7:00PM. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcomed. To schedule an appointment at vitalant.org, use code UG0010246 or zip code 15332.

You may also call 1-877-25VITAL or use the Vitalant mobile app. All participating donors will be eligible for a chance to win $500.

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JANUARY 15 SOUTH PARK GAME PRESERVE PRESENTATION - Join the South Park Women’s Club (SPWC) for a talk on January 15, at 7:00PM to learn about our local South Park Game Preserve.

South Park Township author, historian, Anne Oyler, will be presenting a talk entitled "The South Park Game Preserve, Then and Now".

A History in Words and Photos will be part of her presentation that night. She will take you through history of the preserve from its 1927 inception, up to present day. Ladies, if you're not familiar with our game preserve, in our township, come that evening to hear Mrs. Oyler. Following her presentation, there will be a regular membership meeting and our usual array of wonderful goodies.

JANUARY 18 MON VALLEY COIN CLUB MEETING - 7:00PM on Thursday January 18 at VFW Post 1409, 793 E. Main St., Monongahela. All members and the public are invited to attend. Discussion will be held on "1929 Western Pennsylvania National banknotes". A 50/50 will be offered and children's prizes will be awarded. Applications for membership are being accepted. For Additional information, call 724503-8455 or 724-972-8464

JANUARY 19 – 20 FLEA MARKET - The Church of the Atonement, 618 Washington Ave., Carnegie has planned a special Flea Market for Fri., Jan. 19 and Sat. Jan. 20 from 9:00AM until 2:00PM. On Saturday we will close from 12:00 noon until 1:00PM; then the bag sale begins at 1:00. Only if necessary, a snow date will be held on Sun., Jan. 21 from Noon until 2:00. Items for sale will be used books, jewelry, puzzles, purses, winter coats, ladies clothing petite sizes 4, 6, 8, and regular size 1214 blouses. Everything is in excellent condition, but no 14K jewelry. For information call Joyce at 412-2760366.

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JANUARY 23 CLOTHES 4 U MINISTRY - First Methodist Church, 200 State Street, Belle Vernon. Open to the public on Tuesday, January 23 from 9:00AM to 12:00 noon. We are in need of childen’s and men's clothing at this time. But all clean gently used clothing will be greatly appreciated. We do not charge for our clothing. We are strictly donations in and donations out. NOTE - during the winter, if the school buses are not running, we are not open.

Please call the church at 724-9294696 for questions. At this time the use of masks are preferred.

JANUARY 27 OLIVE THOMAS – SILENT FILMS PRESENTATION - On Saturday, January 27, at 1:00PM, the West Jefferson Hills Historical Society is pleased to offer free to

members and residents, Vince Ciaramella's program "Olive Thomas: A Shooting Star across the Silver Screen" at the Community Rooms of the Jefferson Hills Municipal Building. Though largely forgotten today, Olive Thomas was once one of the biggest names in the early era of silent films. Born in Charleroi and raised in McKees Rocks, Olive's meteoric rise to fame was just as brief as her life. In a Paris hotel room, she met her end under less than clear circumstances. Was it murder, was it suicide, or was it just a tragic accident? Come in from the cold and listen to a tale from the early days of Hollywood. Who knows? Her ghost is supposed to haunt the New Amsterdam Theater in NYC, so maybe she'll make an appearance with us. Her life was like a shooting star. It burned bright, it burned fast, and then vanished into the darkness.

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Belle Vernon Rotary Honors Students of the Month

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The Belle Vernon Rotary Club hosted and honored Students of the Month and their families from the Belle Vernon Area and Frazier School Districts on November 29 at Cedarbrook Clubhouse Grille. Each student was presented with a plaque and each shared their interests, activities, and future plans with Club members.

Pictured at right (Seated in front, L to R) Frazier students, Ethan Hoffman, Samantha Bock and Alexis Murphy. (Standing in back, L to R) BVA students, Adam LaCarte, Jacob Pfarr, Lindsey Dinh and Caroline Lee.

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Local Historian to Discuss Game Preserve at South Park Women’s Club January Meeting Join the South Park Women’s Club (SPWC) for a talk on January 15, at 7:00PM to learn about our local South Park Game Preserve. South Park Township author, historian, Anne Oyler, will be presenting a talk entitled "The South Park Game Preserve, Then and Now". A History in Words and Photos will be part of her presentation that night. She will take you through history of the preserve from its 1927 inception, up to present day. Ladies, if you're not familiar with our game preserve, in our township, come that evening to hear Mrs. Oyler. Following her presentation, there will be a regular membership meeting and our usual array of wonderful goodies.

Want to join as a member? Come that night and sign up to become a member. Mrs. Oyler will start right after 7:00 PM with her talk. Ladies from surrounding communities are welcome to join the South Park women's Club.

Plenty of parking in lot at Community Center Bldg., where meeting is held.

There is additional parking in lower lot as well. Community Center Bldg. is located on municipal grounds.

Clothes 4 U Ministry Open for Two Dates in January

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The Clothes 4 U ministry of the First Methodist Church, 200 State Street, Belle Vernon will be open to the public on Tuesday January 9 and Tuesday 23 from 9:00AM to 12:00 noon. We are in need of childen’s and men's clothing at this time. But all clean gently used clothing will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for helping us help the people of the Mon Valley. We do not charge for our clothing. We are strictly donations in and donations out.

NOTE - during the winter, if the school buses are not running, we are not open. Please call the church at 724-929-4696 for questions. At this time the use of masks are preferred.

Blood Drive at Mingo Creek Presbyterian Set for Jan. 17 Donors will be eligible to win $500!

Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church, located at 561 Mingo Church Road in Finleyville is sponsoring a blood drive on January 17, from 2:30PM - 7:00PM. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcomed. To schedule an appointment at vitalant.org, use code UG0010246 or zip code 15332. You may also call 1-877-25VITAL or use the Vitalant mobile app. All participating donors will be eligible for a chance to win $500.

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Elizabeth Author Publishes Children’s Book Jumpy Chunky Monkey and the Very Best Day, a new book by Victoria Dianne Crall and Robert Crall of Elizabeth, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc. All Victoria ever wanted growing up was to be a mom.

“After two years of struggling with infertility, I was given the greatest gift of all, a son,” said Victoria.

“Since then, it's been nothing but laughter, chaos, and love. Watching my parents become grandparents has been an unbelievable joy, and this book is dedicated to them,” she added.

In the book, Baby Monkey wakes up on a brand-new day, ready to have the very best day with his grandparents, Cram and Pap Pap. Together, the trio play a game called Jumpy Chunky Monkey and enjoy plenty of wholesome family time together, showing that all you need to have the very best day are the people you love.

Together, Victoria and Rob look forward to more traveling and introducing their son to their favorite destinations. She's also an infection preventionist and loves working to make healthcare a safer place for all.

Jumpy Chunky Monkey and the Very Best Day is a 32-page paperback with a retail price of $19. It can be purchased at the Dorrance Publishing Bookstore online https://bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com/, as well as Amazon, and other outlets.

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Finnerty Re-Elected WJHSD School Board President

WJHSD Board members being sworn in by Judge Arnie Klein. From left: David Dominick, Adam Rice (new member), Chelsea Campolongo, Suzanne Downer, Denise Kahler and Anthony Rash.

Five returning members and one community resident who recently was elected were sworn-in on the evening of Tuesday, December 5 as members of the West Jefferson Hills School Board, which also selected its leadership for the upcoming year.

Kimberley Finnerty was re-elected president of the nine-member Board.

Finnerty has been a member of the Board since 2017 and was elected president in 2021. Suzanne Downer was re-elected first Vice President and Christopher Zacur was re-elected second Vice President.

In addition to Downer, Chelsea Campolongo, David Dominick, Denise Kahler and Anthony Rash also were re-elected to four-year terms on the Board and sworn in by Judge Arnie Klein. Joining the Board is Adam Rice, who was elected to a two-year term last month. Rice replaces Brian Fernandes, who did not run for re-election after serving eight years on the Board.

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Brewster Announces $8.6 Million in Grants for Local Water and Sewer Projects Local efforts to upgrade water and sewer systems will be supported by more than $8.6 million from Pennsylvania’s share of American Rescue Plan funds, State Senator Jim Brewster announced recently.

Brewster supported more than two dozen grant requests that will help maintain critical local infrastructure and provide relief to taxpayers in the 45th Senatorial District through the COVID-19 ARPA H2O PA program and the COVID-19 ARPA PA Small Water & Sewer program. In Pennsylvania, the grants are administered by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA).

“Maintaining our aging water and sewer infrastructure projects is expensive and time consuming,” Senator Brewster said. “But this critical work must continue if we want clean streams and healthy drinking water for the generations to come. These projects make important upgrades to water and sewer systems, and I’m grateful to the local municipalities and authorities doing the hard work.”

The following municipalities and authorities in the South Hills and Mon Valley areas will be recipients of some of these funds: COVID-19 ARPA H2O PA • West Mifflin Sanitary Sewer & Stormwater Authority – $1.5 million for grit removal equipment and operational improvements at the Thompson Run Sewage Treatment Plant; COVID-19 ARPA PA Small Water & Sewer • Duquesne - $300,000 for a water system improvement project; • East McKeesport – $100,000 for Ice Plant Hill Groundwater and Stormwater Remediation project; • Castle Shannon – $425,000 for Hamilton Park Lining Improvements; • Clairton Municipal Authority – $180,439 for Golden Gate Storm Sewer Improvements Phase 2; • Elizabeth Township – $200,000 for Lovedale Pump Station Upgrades; • Homestead – $100,000 to construct a separate storm sewer system; • Liberty – $100,000 for the replacement of sanitary sewer; • Munhall Sanitary Sewer Municipal Authority – $146,000 to repair a collapsed segment of the sanitary sewer; • Munhall Sanitary Sewer Municipal Authority – $300,000 for Phase 1 of sanitary sewer improvements; • North Versailles Township Sanitary Authority – $265,323 for sanitary sewer upgrades along Woodland Street; • Wall – $300,000 for the replacement of rusted metal pipes; • West Elizabeth Sanitary Authority – $212,245 for wastewater treatment plant improvement project; • West Elizabeth Sanitary Authority – $100,000 to install a solar electric system at Ferry Street lift station; • West Elizabeth Sanitary Authority – $100,000 to install a solar electric system at the wastewater plant; • West Elizabeth Sanitary Authority – 100,000 for the rehabilitation of the wastewater treatment plant; • West Mifflin Sanitary Sewer & Stormwater Authority – $400,000 for pump station improvements; • Whitaker – $100,000 for rehabilitation of sanitary sewer system; and The CFA was established in 2004 as an independent agency of the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) to administer Pennsylvania’s economic stimulus packages. The CFA holds fiduciary responsibility over the funding of programs and investments in Pennsylvania’s economic growth.More information about CFA grants and programs are available online at https://dced.pa.gov/programs-funding/

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Guest Speaker To Discuss Olive Thomas at WJHHS Meeting On Saturday, January 27, at 1:00PM, the West Jefferson Hills Historical Society (WJHHS) is pleased to offer Vince Ciaramella's program "Olive Thomas: A Shooting Star across the Silver Screen" at the Community Rooms of the Jefferson Hills Municipal Building. The program is free to members and residents.

Though largely forgotten today, Olive Thomas was once one of the biggest names in the early era of silent films. Born in Charleroi and raised in McKees Rocks, Olive's Local actress Olive Thomas was one of meteoric rise to fame was just as brief the biggest names in silent films. as her life. In a Paris hotel room, she met her end under less than clear circumstances. Was it murder, was it suicide, or was it just a tragic accident?

Come in from the cold and listen to a tale from the early days of Hollywood.

Who knows? Her ghost is supposed to haunt the New Amsterdam Theater in NYC, so maybe she'll make an appearance with us. Her life was like a shooting star. It burned bright, it burned fast, and then vanished into the darkness.

Mark your calendars and be sure to join us for the wonderful presentation.

Any questions or additional information, please call us at 412-650-0925, or e-mail wjhhs15025@gmail.com.

Vita Tax Preparation Service for The Elderly Available in Belle Vernon The Bible Chapel located at 203 Johnson Ave; Belle Vernon is planning to offer VITA Tax -Preparation service for this coming tax season. VITA stands for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and tax counseling for the elderly. This is an IRS certified Service, and we are hoping to help as many individuals as possible. Please call 724-929-5875 for times at the above number.

Mon Valley Coin Club to Discuss 1929 Western Pennsylvania National Banknotes The monthly meeting of the Mon Valley Coin Club will take place at 7:00PM on Thursday January 18 at VFW Post 1409, 793 E. Main St., Monongahela. All members and the public are invited to attend. Discussion will be held on "1929 Western Pennsylvania National banknotes". A 50/50 will be offered and children's prizes will be awarded. Applications for membership are being accepted. For Additional information, call 724-503-8455 or 724-972-8464

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Communities Celebrate Christmas with Monessen, ‘Thrill of Hope’

By Jill Runfola Families in the Mon Valley Community were excited to take part in “Thrill of Hope,” a Monessen Christmas Celebration.

Many different events were held throughout the city on Dec. 2, 2023, through the teamwork of local businesses. In the spirit of the season, people had joined together to make the day special.

Beginning at 9:30AM, a Christmas Parade rang in the holidays in Monessen, beginning at Donner Ave. from Family Dollar Amy Martincic helps her daughter Lylah, 5, to 6th St. The parade was commake a Christmas wreath at Monessen Public Library plete with police cars, fire trucks, during Thrill of Hope Day. Santa Claus, holiday characters, a marching band, and more.

Thanks go to the City of Monessen, Monessen Police Dept., Monessen Fire Dept. 1, and etc.

The Breakfast with Santa event had a large turnout at Orchard Christian Fellowship Church in Monessen that morning. All age groups enjoyed a delicious breakfast of eggs, pancakes, and sausage. From 10:00AM – 12:00 noon, lots of local resource tables, crafts, activities and visiting characters were on hand. Santa was great with the children, and the event was a big success.

The sponsor of Breakfast with Santa was Westmoreland County Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. Administrator for the program, Sara Stenger says, with this event, “We are trying to reach the outlying areas of the county to make sure everyone can access services (by making info available). Our office is the entry point for ID/autism, early intervention, and mental services for the county. We partnered with SPHS for this location as they did a similar event last year.”

Additional Christmas activities later took place at Monessen Public Library and His Place Coffee Shop. Festivities included were face-painting, Christmas Crafts, Christmas Caroling, and hot cocoa. The Thrill of Hope event was all about how beautiful the Season is when the community comes together to celebrate.

Pictured at Breakfast with Santa event is (L-R): Autumn Price, 10, helper; Michele Hawk, Westmoreland County Behavioral Health/Developmental Service; “Grinch;” and Westmoreland County Comm. Doug Chew.

On left, Linda King from New Beginnings Church in Uniontown and on right, Trudy Taylor with Mt. Sinai in Charleroi, sing at His Place Coffee Shop on day of event.

Santa, during the Breakfast event, shares his hat while visiting with Kannon Ward, 5.

Working Children’s Program info booth at Santa event: (L-R): Tiffany DeMarchi, Specialist; Haley Brothers, Director; Natasha Sutty, Specialist.

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Westmoreland County Parks and Trails Announce Two Comedy Nights for 2024 The Westmoreland County Parks and Trails are hosting two ‘Comedy Nights’ in the coming months, and tickets are on sale now. Shows will be held on Feb. 10 and March 1. Both shows will feature professional touring comedians, 50/50 drawings, great basket auctions, a cash bar, and more!

Doors open at 6:00pm and the shows are recommended for ages 21 and up. Tickets are limited for both shows, and no tickets will be sold at the door. Groups of eight (8) can be reserved for the March 1 show.

The first Comedy Night will be held on Saturday, February 10, at Colton Hall in Claridge. Tickets are $35 per person and include dinner with ticket. Tickets for this show are available at The Lamplighter restaurant in Delmont, Ginny’s Neighborhood Pizza Joint in Export, Parkside Perk in Trafford, the Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation office in Greensburg, or by calling (724) 830-3950. All proceeds benefit the ongoing maintenance of the Westmoreland Heritage and Five Star trails.

The Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation Citizens Advisory Board is hosting a second Comedy Night on Friday, March 1, at The Venue Live! at the Live! Casino at Westmoreland Mall. Tickets are $40 and include dinner and $10 of free play at the casino with ticket. Tickets for the March 1 show are available at A&S Indoor Pistol Range in Youngwood, the Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation office, or by calling (724) 830-3959. All proceeds benefit park and trail projects in Westmoreland County.

Business sponsorships are also available at various levels including Gold sponsors for $300, Silver sponsors for $150, and Bronze sponsors for $50.

Please call (724) 830-3959 if you are interested in being an event sponsor.

For more information about these Comedy Nights, please visit the Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation website at www.co.westmoreland.pa.us/parks.

64th Annual Coin Show Set for Feb. 3 in Bethel Park The South Hills Coin Club will hold their 64th annual Coin Show on Saturday, February 3, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and Suites Pittsburgh South, located at 164 Fort Couch Rd in Bethel Park (across from South Hills Village). Over 20 dealers will be buying and selling gold and silver coins. For more information call 724984-6611.

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financial literacy, clothing needs and warm weather apparel, student school supplies, and holiday gifts: • Shiloh Foodbank; Community Garden and Beyond Food: provides educational programming and nutritional assistance to families in need, helping with the food crisis so many are facing daily. We also provide diapers/wipes, hygiene items, cleaning supplies and household items.

• KIN-nect: brings families and communities together with events such as Easter Egg Hunts, Kids Christmas Party, and family outings. These create an environment that fosters socialization, a spirit of friendship and community within the neighborhoods. These events also allow for opportunities to enhance communication and interpersonal skills, while aligning with our vision to strengthen families and communities.

• Coats, Gloves and Love: ensures that every child, birth through high school has warm apparel during the most challenging time of the year with adverse weather conditions.

• Loads of Love: builds esteem and dignity by providing all the necessary supplies and funds to help families launder their clothes: soap powder, dryer sheets, and quarters.

• Building Blocks to Success: provides community empowerment workshops including nutritional workshops; healthy lifestyles workshops; home-buying; credit repair; personal money management; health care options; life insurance; career building skills and job readiness programs; and criminal record expungement clinics.

• CommUNITY Day and CommUNITY Christmas Blessings: equips families to build success in school and life by removing barriers that distract children from focusing on learning and increase their self-esteem and confidence.

We distribute free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, and new shoes to all school aged children during our CommUNITY Day. CommUNITY Christmas Blessings provides families presents, gift wrapping, clothing, books, and hygiene items for children.

• Kicks 4 Kids in Our CommUNITY: provides new shoes (tennis shoes, casual shoes, sandals, and boots) to youth in our communities.

Gilliam stated, “Life Builders looks forward to broadening its impact in the community by fighting against food insecurities, educating children and families through high quality enrichment programs, financial literacy courses, home buying information, and other services. Supporting children and families is at the core of what we’re committed to do.”

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January 2024 BAWKEY, Katherine “Kay”, 90, of Bethel Park, died December 13.

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

BOOKER, Glady M. (Brice), 78, of Monongahela, died December 23.

Arrangements by William A. Bautz Funeral Home in New Eagle.

CURRY, Debra A., 72, of Jefferson Hills, died December 20.

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

DICK, Paul M., Sr., 86, of Pleasant Hills, died December 13.

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

DIGORIO, Janet G., 85, of Bethel Park, died December 9.

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

ENGEL, John R. “Jingles”, of Finleyville, died December 6.

Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home.

FERNANDEZ, Jerry, 52, of Finleyville (Union Township), died December 8.

Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

GAGLIARDI, 90, of Finleyville, died December 11. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

GASOWSKI, Sonya T. (Thompson), 69, of Finleyville, died December 15. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home.

GIBSON, Roberta A., 67, of South Park, died December 11.

Arrangements by Griffith Funeral

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GOELZ, Patricia C., 93, of Bethel Park, died December 13.

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

GRADY, Susan M., 66, of Baldwin, died December 7.

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

GUTTENDORF, Raymond J., 102, of Bethel Park, died November 26. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home JEZERSKI, Lawrence “Larry”, 64, of Wilkinsburg (formerly of Baldwin Borough), died December 8.

Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township.

JOSEPHI, Thomas A., 74, of Monongahela (formerly of Finleyville and Mt. Lebanon), died November 27. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

KAMIN, John M., 50, of Bethel Park, died November 28.

Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home.

KATSULERIS, Mary Ann, 79, of Monongahela, died December 24.

Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

KENDLE, Kathy, 70, of Washington, formerly of Monongahela, died December 7.

Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

KLIMKOS, Susan Y., 65, of Charleroi, died December 13.

Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi.

LARSON, Denise A., 70, of Finleyville, died December 10.

Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

McCOLLUM, Naomi “Ruthie”, 98, of Monongahela (Victory Hill), died November 26. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

OATES, Linda L., 84, of Eightfour, died December 3. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

OSKIN, Jo Ellen (Ross), 80, of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina (formerly of Jefferson Hills), died December 2.

Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township.

PASCOE, Anne, 103, of Jefferson area, died December 9. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

PASTORIUS, Robert P., 92, of Bethel Park, formerly of South Park, died December 18. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home.

PUTNAK, Linda M. (Miller), 78, of Monongahela (Valley Inn), died December 14. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

SEIGHMAN, Phillip M., 84, of Monongahela, died November 28.

Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

SIGLER, Barbara Ann, 77, of Pittsburgh and Charleroi, died

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December 23. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi.

SKERLONG, Herman L., 103, of Bethel Park, died December 16.

Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township.

SMITH, Bruce E., 79, of Finleyville (formerly of Somerset Township), died December 4.

Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

TARABRELLA, Daniel W. “Tab”, 76, of Elizabeth, died December 17. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

THOMAS, Anna M., 87, of South Park, died December 9.

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

THORPE, Joyce L., 74, of Charleroi, died December 1.

Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

WATTERS, Ralph “Kenneth”, Jr., of Bethel Park, 91, died December 4. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home.

WRAY, Brenda (Burkett), 76, of Jefferson Hills, died December 7.

Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

WYLAND, Katherine (Leach), 64, of Monongahela, died November 27. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

YEVCINEZ, Carrie M., 52, of Charleroi, died December 22.

Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

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Business & Merchant News Pennsylvania Officials Tour Penn Highlands Mon Valley Substance Recovery Unit

Kelly Macheska, BSN, RN, Unit Director, CNX Foundation Substance Recovery Unit; (left) shows the patient room arrangement to Lauren Palmquist, Special Assistant, Office of the Lt. Governor; (center) and Dr. Latika Davis-Jones, Secretary of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; as Gopi Vadlamudi, MD, Medical Director of the CNX Foundation Substance Recovery Unit, looks on from the doorway.

Shown at the Penn Highlands Mon Valley CNX Foundation Substance Recovery Unit tour are (l. to r.) Lauren Palmquist, Special Assistant, Office of the Lt. Governor; Mimi Falbo, Penn Highlands Mon Valley CNX Foundation Substance Recovery Unit Consultant; Kelly Macheska, BSN, RN, Unit Director, CNX Foundation Substance Recovery Unit; Dr. Latika Davis-Jones, Secretary of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Gopi Vadlamudi, MD, Medical Director of the CNX Foundation Substance Recovery Unit; and Heather Franci, MBHA, BSN, RN, Chief Nursing Officer, Service Line Director, Heart Center, Lung Center, Brain & Spine, Oncology Services, Penn Highlands Healthcare.

On December 15, 2023, leaders from Penn Highlands Mon Valley hosted Dr. Latika Davis-Jones, Secretary of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and Lauren Palmquist, Special Assistant, Office of the Lt. Governor, for a tour of the hospital’s new CNX Foundation Substance Recovery Unit. \ Located on the seventh floor of the hospital, the progressive unit is the first and only Level 4.0 inpatient withdrawal and treatment facility in Washington, Westmoreland, Fayette and Greene counties. Level 4.0 treatment facilities are for patients who require more specialized care with the support of a full acutecare hospital. It will provide a 3.7 Bio Medically enhanced level of care which is the first of its kind in Western Pennsylvania. It will provide a continuum of care for people with medical conditions.

“It is exciting that you have created this unit,” said Secretary Davis-Jones while touring the unit. “You will be meeting the needs of the complex cases in this region,” she added.

When it opens later this month, the CNX Substance Recovery Unit will offer highly specialized care to medically manage patients with dignity and respect. The unit includes: • A safe, secure and supportive environment.

• Fourteen private and spacious inpatient rooms.

• Seven ligature resistant rooms.

• Two ADA rooms.

• Two isolation/negative pressure rooms.

• Twenty-four hour access to the hospitalists, Emergency Department, Cardiac Care Unit, Behavioral Health Unit, Medical Imaging and Lab at Penn Highlands Mon Valley.

• Private Consultation Rooms.

• Comfortable Group Therapy Rooms.

• An Activity Dining Room for socialization.

• A Quiet Activity Room for meditation, reading, etc.

• A Family Interaction Room with video conferencing access.

• A “no barriers” Admissions Facilitator Liaison working in collaboration with community organizations.

“We are delighted that the DDAP Secretary and the lieutenant governor’s special assistant wanted to tour our new unit and learn more about how we will be treating people with substance use disorder,” explained Peter J. Adamo, Penn Highlands Healthcare Southwest Regional President and President of Penn Highlands Mon Valley.

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Celebrating The Season of Business Mon Valley Regional Chamber Honors Members the last eight years. By George offers a Three Mon Valley Businesses mixed cuisine of Greek, American, and were honored along with the Italian, and with two to three daily speSuperintendent of the Charleroi cials new dishes are always being offered.

Area School District, Dr Ed Zelich, The 2023 Excellence in Business at the Mon Valley Regional Award was awarded to ‘Studio K Salon’ Chamber of Commerce and Spa located at 329 Fallowfield (MVRCC) 2023 Annual Christmas Avenue, Charleroi. This award recogAwards Gala held on Friday, nizes a business that continually and conDecember 1. sistently provides outstanding products Over 100 guests were in attenand services as well as demonstrates dance for the celebration, which longevity operating over 20 years. Owner was held at Nemacolin Country Karen Kosh celebrated her 22nd year in Club in Beallsville. The evening business this past summer. Studio K is a commenced with an array of appefull-service salon offering manicures, tizers and complimentary drinks Pedicures, acrylic and gel nails, tanning, followed by an awards ceremony. spray tanning, massages, facials, and perOpening remarks were given by the manent makeup. This business has President of the MVRCC, Armand demonstrated what it takes to go that Ferrara, in which he thanked those extra mile. in attendance as well as the sponThe 2023 Regional Service Award sors for the event, stating “It is our Pictured (L to R): Leanna Spada, MVRCC Executive Director; Karen Kosh, Owner went to ‘His Place Coffee, Community favorite time of year when we have Studio K; George and Ronalyn Apodiakos, By George; Lisa Lyons, His Place Coffee, and More’ located at 100 Third Street in the chance to honor our members Community and More; Dr. Ed Zelich, Superintendent Charleroi School District; Monessen. Lisa Lyons, Executive and events like this are only made Armand Ferrara, MVRCC President.

Director of Full Potential Projects, possible by the support of our loyal accepted the award. His Place Coffee, businesses and organizations in the since its inception in 2019, has serviced a broad range of individuals. They give Mon Valley.”

The program was then turned over to the Executive Director of the Chamber, back to the community through numerous programs and donations they provide.

Leanna Spada. For the presentation of awards, Spada gave a short biography Even if it’s a safe place you are looking for to relax and feel safe, His Place is that about each honoree “Our chamber is proud of all of our members' accomplish- place.

The top honor of the night went to Dr. Ed Zelich, the recipient of the “Shining ments but the one theme you will notice throughout tonight’s presentation is not only are these members successful in their line of work or their business but as Star” Award. This is an award that focuses on individual achievement in both human beings, Spada remarked, “Not only are they hard-working but they lead career and contributions to the community. An individual who displays outstandwith kindness, they give back, and are humble while doing so. This is genuinely ing personal and professional attributes and shows a commitment to his/her vocation. Dr. Zelich’s career spans over thirty years, starting in the classroom and what it means to be a success.”

The 2023 Outstanding Business Development Award was presented to George now serving as the Superintendent of the Charleroi Area School District. Dr. and Ronalyn Apodiakos, owners of ‘By George Restaurant’ located at 1 Zelich was appointed Superintendent of Charleroi in 2014 and has never stopped Monongahela St. in Monessen. This award is given to a business that has success- making the children his priority every day. Charleroi Area school district is fully expanded its product line and shown significant growth. Since opening its known for having a strong academic reputation as well as a wide range of educadoors in 2015, By George has been steadily growing and expanding throughout tional programs and first-rate facilities.

Fix ‘Ur Cat Moving to New Location in Washington Fix ‘Ur Cat will be moving from their clinic in Canonsburg to a new home in Washington on January 1, 2024. Their new address will be 222 Hall Avenue (previously Solomon’s Seafood Restaurant). This new location will allow them to have all of their services on one floor and includes a large private parking lot.

Fix ‘Ur Cat offers high quality, low cost spay/neuter, vaccine, and wellness services for cats and kittens. Surgeries are done Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays by appointment. Applications for spay/neuter are available on our website Fixurcat.org. Wellness clinics are held Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and offer veterinary and technician appointments to serve your cat’s needs. Wellness appointments can be made by calling the clinic directly at 724-4163265.

Discounted flea medications are available for purchase, as well as other wellness items.

Fix ‘Ur Cat is a 501(c)3 nonprofit registered under the name Low Cost Spay Neuter Washington County Inc. They are a volunteer run organization, with an experienced, licensed veterinary staff. Donations are always welcome to provide for cats that need financial help, and are tax deductible.

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Local People News A Lifetime of Impact: Educator Extraordinaire and Servant Leader Louise Biddle

By Jeff Nelson, West Jefferson Hills SD Public Relations Coordinator “She changed my whole trajectory about learning; she instilled confidence in me. I wouldn’t be where I am today without her,” said Maggie Elinsky. How many children raised in the South Hills and Mon Valley would join Elinsky in expressing similar sentiments about Mrs. Louise Biddle? The number is likely in the hundreds; possibly thousands.

A second grade teacher for 38 years at Roosevelt School in what was then known as the Jefferson Township School District, Biddle knew from a young age that she wanted to be a teacher. And she was - from age 23 until 98, when she tutored her most recent student - and still is, but she means so much more to our area.

If you’ve eaten at the Country Kitchen restaurant in West Elizabeth, you’re sure to have met Louise, who lives above the restaurant and frequently eats breakfast there to visit with friends and make new ones. She and her late husband, Charles, opened the then-Gondolier Restaurant in 1955 and ran it into the early 1960’s, while she was teaching.

You may also have seen Louise at West Elizabeth Borough meetings and events, where she is a member of the Board Council, having served as president for seven years. For the past 10 years she has served as Recording Secretary for the West Jefferson Hills Chamber of Commerce, also attending various Chamber events and ribbon cuttings.

In addition to being a highly effective tutor for decades, Louise also has volunteered with numerous organizations, including the West Elizabeth

Food Bank, and was a Women of Achievement Award recipient.

Born in April 1924, Louise is the daughter of James and Barbara Argiro and was raised in Everton, W.Va. She learned about helping others and having a strong work-ethic at a young age.

“My father had a store,” she recalls. ”During the depression, he helped people out. But, then they couldn’t pay him back, so he went to work in the (coal) mines and worked in the mines for 44 years. There were a lot of obstacles we had to overcome.”

Louise began pursuit of a teaching career as a student at then Fairmont State College, while also juggling a full-time second shift position at the Westinghouse factory in Fairmont.

“I will always remember Mr. Lambert, the Westinghouse supervisor saying to me, ‘Hiring you would be a risk; I’m going to gamble.’

“I went to school from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., then worked in the factory making regular and fog car headlights

from 3:30 p.m.-midnight. I would take the street car home, study or do homework, go to bed and then get up at 6 a.m. I did that for 3 ½ years. I made $100 a week.”

Ever since I was that high (gestures with hand), I knew I wanted to be a teacher,” Biddle added. “Rose, an older cousin, paved the way for me to go to college.”

A Teacher at Heart Louise graduated from Fairmont State in 1947 and Westinghouse realized its “gamble” had paid off handsomely and wanted her to continue working at the factory. “They wanted me to stay, but in my heart, I wanted to be a teacher.”

She was hired at the old Roosevelt School in Large before the 1947-48 school year. She taught second grade for 38 years, retiring in 1985.

Roosevelt was Grades 1-8 for many years until Pleasant Hills Middle School opened in 1965. Roosevelt School closed when Jefferson Hills Elementary (now Intermediate)

School opened in 1993.

For much of the time Louise taught at Roosevelt, she was appointed the head teacher. She helped supervise students getting on and off the buses, among her duties, in addition to being a homeroom educator who taught reading, english, spelling, science and math.

“I took pride in the school and the building,” said Louise, who has amazing recall. “The main hallway shined in the morning; the building was clean. I didn’t have a favorite subject; I loved them all. We had to meet the needs of the kids. You have to know the child you’re working with; what works for one child doesn’t work for another.”

While at Roosevelt, Louise met her future husband, Charles, who taught English. He was raised in West Elizabeth and as a teenager, walked over the bridge crossing the Monongahela River every school day to attend Elizabeth High School.

They were married in 1951 and moved to West Elizabeth. In 1955, the Biddles opened the Gondolier Restaurant and in 1958, their son, Charles, was born (he lives in Churchill). Four years later they built an apartment above their restaurant, where Louise continues to live today.

She would spend the day teaching, work at the restaurant until 10 pm, then graded homework before getting a few hours sleep and doing it all over again the next day. Louise’s husband passed away in 1992.

When someone would ask Louise why they chose to live above their restaurant, she would smile and say, “We have four walls, a roof and love.”

It will come as no surprise that when Louise retired in 1985, she had

January 2024 300-plus unused sick days to her credit. In 1992, then WJHSD superintendent Dr. Richard Sinclair asked Louise to step in and teach a 5th grade class at McClellan Elementary School for the remainder of the year. She accepted and taught 5th grade for 5-6 months.

“You go to help. At the end of the year, I gave them a hug; the kids cried when I left. I always include the kids in the school district in my prayers.”

Decades of Tutoring Louise Biddle has been exceptional at helping during her career as an educator. Nominated for Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year in 1977 by former WJHSD Superintendent Dr. Foster Rutter, she has been tutoring students for decades, stopping just this past year at age 98.

“I would go to her apartment in the evening,” former student Elinsky recalled from her elementary school days. “She had everything prepared there was Countrytime lemonade and pretzels on a plate. It was a warm, welcoming, comforting environment. But, you’d quickly sit down at the table and get to work; she meant business.

“She gave me additional help with reading,” continued Elinsky, who graduated from TJ and Penn State.

“After one year of tutoring, I met the reading benchmark. She has a very encouraging presence about her and a strong belief in her students. It’s a different level for her that’s just special; leaps and bounds above others. It’s her energy, compassion and charisma. She

would tell me, ‘You can do whatever you want.’”

Another way Louise helped was by being a mentor and welcoming the next generation of teachers into her classroom. Students she had taught at Roosevelt would regularly come visit her class to observe and learn during their student teaching.

One young teacher who was influenced by Louise’s way with her students was Sue Mackulin, a TJ graduate who today is one of her best friends.

“I observed her; I tried to learn from her about discipline. She was firm, but kind,” Mackulin recalls. “Louise made every student feel special. She encouraged them and boosted their self worth. She spent a lot of time with her students; gave each one of them individual attention.”

Mackulin was a third grade teacher at Roosevelt and reaped the benefits of Louise’s impact. “I taught third grade, so I got Louise’s second grade students. She had them trained; they had to sit, listen and study in her classroom.”

The pair of teachers quickly became great friends. “I picked Louise up in the morning; we became really good friends.

Sometimes I would pick her up early, around 7 a.m. There was an Eat’n Park across from Roosevelt. We might go have a bear claw and some coffee before school and talk about our families.

“Louise took a lot of pride in the school and the buildings,” added Mackulin, who is president of the

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Helping and education have been vital daily threads throughout Louise’s life, including her five siblings. One sister, Julia, is a former art teacher in Baldwin-Whitehall SD. Louise’s brother, Joe, taught biology and chemistry in the Upper St. Clair SD from 1956-85, passing away from cancer in 1985. Another brother, Tom, was a pathologist, also passing away in 1985, and her sister Sylvia, is 87 and lives in Natrona, Pa. Another sister, Mary, passed away at age 14.

Words of Wisdom Louise’s legacy will physically continue for many years to come. Earlier this year, WJHSD Superintendent Dr. Janet Sardon had some “Words of Wisdom” Louise had given her posted on a wall in the district’s administration building for all to read and consider. “A Time for Every Purpose” includes, “A Time to Work,” “A Time to Play,” “A Time to Laugh” and more.

The words of wisdom were given to Louise by her sister, Julia Lipp, 97, who lives in Upper St. Clair.

They belonged to Julia’s late husband, John, who kept them on his desk at the University of Pittsburgh.

“Those words are so worthwhile for students to hear,” said Louise.

“That’s nourishment.”

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time I see her, she has something positive to say and words of advice that make sense. She never allows negativity to enter a conversation; you learn from her nd gain a positive perspective.”

Dr. Sardon said she knew of Mrs. Biddle as a student in the district but they had never met until shortly after being appointed WJHSD superintendent at a July, 2022 WJH Chamber social gathering.

“I knew of her; I clearly remember hearing her name when I was in school,” Sardon recalls. “She exudes all things I expect people to be.”

Louise’s impact on the district’s new superintendent was immediate and significant. Soon after they had met, Dr. Sardon invited Louise to attend the district’s Opening Days all-staff meeting in August 2022, where she was introduced and had an opportunity to speak. At that meeting, Dr. Sardon emphasized to the WJHSD staff four qualities that Louise embodies, that she was expecting from everyone, every day: -Be Kind -Don’t Be Negative -Work Hard -Don’t Listen to Rumors “Teaching, learning, without any malice; I loved every minute of it,” Louise stated.

“In my career in education, Louise is the one person I can say she truly believes, deep down, that all kids can learn if you find a way,” Sardon stated.

“Her actions speak to that. I aspire to be like her.”

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Estate of Patrick Higgins Estate of James Durray Irene Schultz

Austin Michalik and Kayla Smith homas Esser William and Lisa Marie Hazlett Matthew Wilson Lori Walsh Yuva Timisina and Tulasha Timsina Savanna Lyn Freeze akos Real Estate Holdings LLC Ryan James Cleaver Brian Green and Onnalee Blackledge Nathan Lee and Jennifer Lay Dettling Christopher Lawrence Bales Christine Duerr Steel City Wash LLC Garrett Bertram and Crystal Dudley Garrett Wild and Laura Savariau Kimberly Buchheit

5920 Irishtown Road 6060 Library Road 3667 Maplevue Drive 108 Old Village Ln 93 Sprucewood Drive 4214 Sweetbay Drive 2722 Tischler Road 3013 Aljean Drive 4311 Anna St. 2521 Applegate Ave. 6003 Boxer Drive 916 Clifton Road 2208 Lenox Drive 5150 Library Road 5908 Monongahela Ave. 243 Rocky Ridge Road 922 Tanglewood Drive

$330,000. $206,989. $350,000. $199,000. $252,000. $620,000. $380,000. $237,000. $234,900. $255,000. $409,900. $295,000. $174,000. $2,700,000. $190,000. $449,000. $237,000.

BRENTWOOD Roberta Heinzl Kenneth Dewayne Savage Paul Garbark Kimberly Macek Christina Meoli trustee

Matthew R. Mingrino and Emily Jane Neuherz Johnny Torres Christopher James and Anna Snedker Johns Dylan Miller and Leah Karasack Jesse Geleynse and Briana Wipf

460 Dailey Road 3331 Shadyway Drive 3708 Woodrow Ave. 204 Kaufman Ave. 23 Willock Road

$175,000. $137,000. $84,000. $165,000. $192,500.

CARROLL TOWNSHIP George Steven Brody Spencer TD and Alexis Nikole Allen Estate of Thomas Landish Eric Ellis Robert Reinhart Derek Wilson Theodore Jurik Jinghuang Jiang and Huiqin Dong Ringgold Mobile Hm & RV Park LLC CP Ringgold Pad Owner LLC CHARLEROI Yer Keyes Developments LLC Estate of William Patrick Thomas

Shadycrest Realty LLC MidFirst Bank

Hanna Reed Estate of Julia Vitori Eugene Turtzer Joseph Rosenbloom

Steven Hartstein Mark Proctor Thomas Antonucci Dennis Savinda

Matthew Ritchie Joseph Andrew Smith

DJL Services LLC Cassie Jo Richmond

CLAIRTON Four Ball LLC 4 Scalise RE LLC Betty King Grape Trust #214

Nottingham LLC Nottingham LLC John and Michelle Domarsky Ryan Hohn

Price

118 Prosser Drive $106,300.

575 Dry Run Road $135,000.

171 Terrace Drive $230,000.

1312 Country Club Road $200,000.

141 Wisebecker Ln $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $634,942).

717-719 McKean Ave. 402 Meadow Ave.

$118,000. $67,600 by sheriff's deed.

700 Meadow Ave. $29,000.

807 Oakland Ave. $50,000.

423 Woodland Ave. $67,000.

508 Seventh St. $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $29,691).

109 Luella Ave. $10,000.

323 Shady Ave. $100,000.

332 Ohio Ave. 709 Waddell Ave. 1104 Worthington Ave. 214 Grape Way

$479,412. $335,588. $39,000. $12,000.

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Seller Gary Pastore Four Ball LLC 4 Scalise RE LLC

Buyer My Hometown Ventures LLC Nottingham LLC Nottingham LLC

Address 68 Maple Ave. 332 Ohio Ave. 709 Waddell Ave.

Price $70,000. $479,412. $335,588.

DONORA Thomas Heslep Jerry Swope SFR3 050 LLC Frank Keffer Ronald Barnhouse

Jesse Browning Francis Albert Pfender Vincente Cucufate D & N Connections LLC Erika Suhy

Betty Ave. 314- Rear Castner Ave. 522 Waddell Ave. 626 Walnut St. 418 Fourth St.

$34,000. $87,500. $11,000. $20,000. $30,000.

ELIZABETH BOROUGH Stephen Ziacan Jeffrey Heinichen Isaac Hewitt Devie Rollison Dorothy Skrinjorich

Tiffany Chapman Isaac Suba Gary Popham III Dante Guglelmo BDG Investments LLC

213 Penneman Ave. 514 Duncan Station Road 1025 Eighth Ave. 611 Eighth Ave. 611 Bayard St.

$75,000. $280,000. $32,000. $60,000. $35,000.

ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP Daniel Yawkey Anthony Vecchio Anthony Mannarino Sundae Blessings Holdings LLC Keith Allen Torok John Klimchak

Robert Reinhart James and Marci Barrow Daniel Christopher and Natalie Catherine Tyner Frosty Fusions Holdings LLC Anthony Bonetti and Rayli Turek John Snelson and Lynn Terbey

308 Bryces Ln 926 Old Hills Road 245 Karen Drive 740 Mc Keesport Road 2731 Orchardvue Drive 240 Scenery Drive

$235,000. $302,000. $325,000. $225,000. $180,000. $72,800.

FALLOWFIELD TOWNSHIP Brian Schulz

The Mineral Co. LLC

45 Rosena Road OG

$3,824.

FORWARD TOWNSHIP Estate of Carl Fekula Dennis Eggerton Joseph Kobelak Jeffrey Goettel

William Bernell and Margaret Jane Andrews James Zydel Timothy Fischer and Mindy Behanna Drew Church

3856 Memory Drive 1090 Hayden Blvd.

108 Kerr St. 3407 Rainbow Run Road

$349,000. $80,000. $6,500. $90,000.

JEFFERSON HILLS MSD Deer Hollow LLC Shane Small Deer MSD Hollow LLC MSD Deer Hollow LLC Maronda Homes LLC Kristie Molanick Maronda Homes Inc. Christine Haythorn Robert Stosic Robert Stosic George Arendas Donald Thompson Maronda Homes Inc. James Shelleby Paul David Vogel James Flinn Jr.

NVR Inc. Jordon Burnsworth NVR Inc. NVR Inc. Padam Sapkota Falaksher Najam Timothy Edward Flaherty Robert Macioce and Pamela Weston Large Land Holdings LLC Large Land Holdings LLC Three Rivers Communities Inc. Matthew Charles and Shana Nicole Miceli Govinda and Bishnu Subedi Robert Lazor and Vicki Vernet Hem and Monica Mon Kharel Jeffrey Ganley

Unknown Address 1544 Oneida Drive Unknown Address Unknown Address 109 Foxhound Drive 1503 Oneida Drive 615 Torwood Ln 159 Wray Large Road 1111 First St. 1002 Oak St. 1945 State St. 305 Tangelo Drive 611 Torwood Ln 110 Oakwood Drive 145 Retriever Ln 114 Wray Drive

$92,000. $180,000. $92,000. $92,000. $507,395. $235,000. $490,355. $837,500. $100,000. $100,000. $540,000. $380,000. $519,365. $450,000. $460,000. $110,000.

MONESSEN Nathanial Kaminski Alumisource Corp.

Richard Billy Kevon Green Dawnne Pettit Scott Holmes Elizabeth Fisher Alonzo Payne

Fred Miller Sims Aluminum Inc. Victoria Hallett Brandon Anthony Barrett Weightman Realty LLC Gary and Sharon Thompson Alane Kline Rocket Mortgage LLC

23 Columbus Drive 1145 Donner Ave. 1907 Grand Blvd.

24 Linden Ave. 116 Reed Ave. 637 S 14th St. 1561 Shrader Ave. 1229 Walnut Ave.

Limosa LLC DS Services Group Corp.

John Pasterick Melba Torres Jared Walsh David Crews Johnetta Dinio

Lloyd Fields Hewitt Outdoor Co. Falco Como III Michael Leech Daniel Laster Edward Locker Linda and Carmella Bruna Malaspina

1000 Wilson St. Tyrol Blvd.

26 McKee Ave. 974 Alexander Ave. 929 Athalia Ave. 400 Forest St. 323 Parente Blvd.

$60,000. $10,300,000. $132,000. $20,000. $5,000. $70,000. $175,000. $1,656 by sheriff's deed. $129,900. $8,000. $85,000. $102,000. $58,000. $5,000. $110,000.

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Elevating The Home With Inspired Design In 2024 (BPT) - Interior design trends are always in motion. There are a multitude of ways to elevate and personalize your design, and the new year is the perfect time to refresh your perspective and approach to the home.

Try returning to the basic principles of form and functionality to curate a room that showcases modern sensibilities, or incorporating unique details to add character and depth to a space.

Modern Functionality The simplicity of modern style is a draw to many who love clean lines and functionality. Recently, there has been an uptick in "soft modern" design, which brings a sense of warmth to a contemporary space through details, colors and accents.

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MONONGAHELA Estate of Michael Jaszemski Matthew Stablein Margaret Nelson Matthew Rowland

Elizabeth Burgin Jordan Sedon JS & L Properties LLC Powell Investments LLC

1025 Howard St. 810 Chess St. 922 Chess St. 904 Sheridan St.

NEW EAGLE Cheryl Marchich

Amanda Locy

Price

$86,421. $108,000. $33,000. $63,000.

Matthew Ryan Burgh Lorraine Canewstrale trustee

452 Third Ave. $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $30,821).

Dylan Vasko 106 Neville St. $102,500.

Washington County Land Resources Inc. Route 837 and Electric Way $17,500.

NORTH BELLE VERNON Charles Mirabella Estate of John Sutovich

Francis Barton PNC Bank NA

NORTH CHARLEROI Mark Lusk Christopher Garry

Shelby Kostelac II and Jessica Kostelac Dwight Moore Jr.

NOTTINGHAM TOWNSHIP Castlewood Fields L.P. Castlewood Fields L.P.

NVR Inc. NVR Inc.

361 Dana Drive 202-210 Dana Drive

$85,000. $292,500.

PETERS TOWNSHIP Peters Township Land Co. LLC Estate of Rosalie Fooks William Van Kirk Edward Zuk David Grzyb

Martin Ryan and Cami Davis Elizabeth Brisky Hardy John and Donna McBride anner Downing and Michelle Elske Frank Stranges Jr. and Shari Stranges

Braeburn Drive 115 Evergreen Drive 227 Ridgeview Drive 107 Creekwood Drive 116 E Highland Drive

$15,000. $449,900. $340,000. $530,000. $500,000.

815 Henry St. 906 Hill St.

$100,000. $6,992. by sheriff's deed.

580 Conrad Ave. $32,000.

431 N Liberty Ave. $1. (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $9,000).

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Justin Willott Jason Haswell Peters Township Land Co. LLC Lawrence Toscano Rosemary Vulcano Caroljean Martin Christine May Sirlin Jonathan Ray Austin Matthew Lis Anastasia Augenstein Robert Freedline Robert Lang Seraphim Livanos Parimala Kamath Edward Copus Kinsale Land Partners LLC Estate of Shirley Semko

Hayden Smutney and Erica Gretz 99 Little John Drive $607,000.

Joseph Henderson and Claire Prykull 140 Monterey Drive $1,390,000.

Paul and Lori Frey 170 Wellington Drive $210,000.

Kailash and Selena Chimariya 111 Whispering Heights Ln $985,000.

Steven and Joanna Chahl 121 Alexander Drive $375,000.

Alexander Kendric and Karen Trader 517 Clubview Drive $425,000.

Andrew Vickers and Anne Bell 111 Fineview Drive $615,000.

Devin and Jennifer Jester 337 Juniper Way $650,000.

Adam and Lauren Sullivan 560 Sugar Camp Road $559,000.

Samuel and Kara Felicetti 117 Alyson Drive $614,900.

Eric Joseph Bielich and Natalie Victoria Bielski 115 Brandywine Drive $585,000.

Hyde & Dixon Homes LLC 113 Brookdale Cir $172,200.

Athena Kalogeris 139 Brookwood Road $1. (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $110,135).

Jason and Kyleen Alter 105 Coventry Ct $702,500.

Stephen and Cassandra Carr 106 Meredith Drive $1,390,000.

Bryan Thomas and Jill Hosko 313 Piedmont Drive $240,000.

Joel Magnotti and Madison Gestrich 385 Scott Ln $220,100.

PLEASANT HILLS J. Havrilla Robert Warnock Joshua David Schneider Matthew Miceli Brody Zangaro Rebecca Hall Deana Krizan Louis Cecconi Robin Wargo

Scot King Juan Carlos Garcia and Gloria Yazmin German Damber Timsina and Sarsawati Adhikari Joshua and Haley Porter Brooke Daniels Mark and Sheila Kastner Nathan and Rebekah Andreen Steven and Emily Lawver James Russell and Stacy Nowicki Bard

ROSTRAVER Robert Evans Michael Fauvie Jr. Peter Nelson Donna Mooney RWS Land Co. Inc. Michael Keyock Estate of John Barron Ashley Weaver Joanne Stanto Nancy Lee Lohr Estate of Jaye Ann Demczyk Zeus Universal LLC SOUTH PARK Christopher James Stangl Ann Simcic Gerald McFeely John Critser Villas At South Park L.P. Courtney Jackson

Justin Andrew Hall David Allan and Dale Fisher IVP PA Properties LLC Neil and Megan Marshall Ryan Patrick and Molly Ann Maha Corey John and Whitney Mae Demchak Jerry Jay Barron and Amy DePietro WJAmerica LLC Jaye Ann Demczyk estate JL Acquisitions LLC Talan Properties LLC ASG Services LLC

Address

152 Baker Drive 204 Old Lebanon Church Road 473 Nantucket Drive 248 National Drive 365 W Bruceton Road 245 Crestview Drive 127 E Bruceton Road 52 Gill Hall Road 339 Old Clairton Road 310 Lange St. 1385 Broad Ave. 409 Grace Ln 106 Mt. Pleasant Road 200 Landan Drive 129 Metz Drive 100 Mt. Pleasant Road 416 Somers St. 1314 State Route 136 105 Roberts St. 1314 State Route 136 1014 State Route 906

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$210,000. $152,000. $305,000. $250,000. $280,000. $241,400. $230,000. $295,000. $285,000. $50,000. $45,000. $590,000. $110,000. $409,000. $225,000. $221,000. $38,000. $1,026. $50,000. $20,000. $11,300.

Sangita Basnet and Naylax Bhattarai 1911 Riggs Road $265,000.

Camicorp Investments LLC 250 Hidden Ridge Ct Apt 201 $155,000.

EQT Production Co. Unknown Address $10,907.

Christopher and Allyn Katherine Milojevich 1620 Duchess Ln $396,000.

DRB Group Mid Atlantic LLC 876 Bideford Drive $92,591.

Brandon James Gilliam 2526 Grove Road $1. (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $40,626).

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724-945-5282 EDGER - Southland SWLE0799 won't start, includes unused replacement parts. As-Is $100.

412-535-3744 PENNZOIL PLATINUM SYNTHETIC OIL - SAE SM 5W30, 11 quarts unopened. $50. 412-5353744 JEEP RENEGADE T SHIRT - New Gildan Large, Florescent Orange and Green. $20. 412-5353744 LAWNBOY GRASS BAG ATTACHMENT - for Platinum Mower. Used. $20. 412-535-3744 LEATHER JACKETS - Mens - White with black trim - medium $35. Brown - large with zip out lining - like new - $50. Brown - medium with zip out lining - like new $50. Black - medium with zip out lining - like new. Medium - like new.

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724-684-5531 PYREX GLASS BAKEWARE - 8 x 12 (1) & 9 x 14 (1) Both for $7. 724-684-4695 LEAD CRYSTAL WINE GLASSES - Bohemia GENEVE with Gold Trim – 2 boxes of 6. $30/box.

724-809-5746 DELUXE HEALTH DESSERT MAKER - Yonanas with collapsible bowls, spatula, recipes.

Unopened Box. $20. 724-809-5746 VINTAGE BEATLES - George Harrison VariVue Flicker Plastic Ring. $75. 724-809-5746 LAPTOP CASE - Targus 15.6" Messenger, Model TCM004US, polyester. Fits laptops 16" and under. $10. 724-809-5746 AUTOGRAPHED TIM SMITH - Climax bottle (empty) from Culpepper, Virginia location. As seen on his TV show. $10. 724-809-5746 TEXAS HOLDEM CARD SET - Cards, Chips & Dice in Metal Box. + Automatic Card Shuffler.

Both $18. 724-684-5531.

TABLE BOOTH - $75. 412-445-2701 FILE CABINET - 4 drawer, $25. 412-445-2701 SMOKER - $30. 412-445-2701 LAZY SUSAN - $75. 412-445-2701 KIRBY SWEEPER ATTACHMENT - $20. 412445-2701 FILTER QUEEN CANISTER - $100. 412-4452701 30-40 KRAG RIFLE – Nicely sporterized. Trade for as-issued Japanese rifle. After 9PM. 724330-5041 SONY 42” TV – 2 glass shelves, stand, 4 speakers, and subwoofer. $120. 412-884-5244.

WEDDING DRESS – Never worn. Size 6, Ivory color. Form fitting. Best offer. 412-616-2576 BED SPREAD – Queen size, rose color with raised design or flowers. Separate pillow shams with fringe. Excellent condition. 724-929-3891 STEREO TAPE RECORDER – AKAI X-1800SD, very good condition. 724-938-8240 NASCAR – Official Preview and press guide.

1990 – 2009. $10. 412-425-0342 STEELERS COACH – Chuck Noll, “His Life’s Work” book. $5. 412-425-0342 AMERICAN MUSCLE CAR – Chronicle, 1943 – 1993, 50 Years. $6. 412-425-0342

2006 MARLBORO COLEMAN SUNDOME – 7x7, three-person tent. Never used, new in box.

Asking $50, OBO. 724-713-8157 SOFT CAMEL COAT – Beautiful, with fur collar and matching pillbox fur hat. Bargain at $50.

724-929-8259 FUR COAT – Terrific, full length, size 14, plus matching fur hat. $75. 724-929-8259 GIMBLES – Gray, heavy royal skirt plus matching coat with fur collar and fur hat. Beautiful. $50.

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PLASTIC WATER LINE – one inch. 50 feet. $25. 724-366-9524 STEELERS – Jacket and cap. Size (L). $25.

724-366-9524 TV STAND – Small, black, with glass doors for storage. $30. 724-366-9524 GOLF CLUBS – with many extras. $75. 412884-3598 GOLF PULL CART – Nice. 410. 412-884-3598 OLD TABLE GAMES – Six(6) for sale – examples. Pacman, Ouija. 724-938-8240 U.S. PROOF SETS – 1990 – 2007. $8 each.

724-938-8482 SAVAGE 22-250 – Bolt Action, all camo, 4x12 scope, 5 boxes V-max ammo Hornady. $650.

724-344-8798 PELICAN 1750 GUN CASE – with wheels, TSA approved, 2 TSA locks. $150. 724-344-8798 VERY OLD TYPEWRITER – Underwood Deluxe.

724-938-8240 SLOT MACHINE - $40. 724-970-9974 50 CAL. ROUND BALLS – Qty 200. $20. 724970-9974 KNIGHT MUZZELLOADER – 54 Cal. / inline. 15 sabots bullets, 54 Cal., 100 percussion caps #11. All for $175. 724-970-9974 SONY 42” TV – Incl. stand + 4 speakers. $150.

412-884-5244 FREE BIRD CAGES – Parakeet flightcage, cockatiel cage with stand. Good condition. Free.

724-518-4397 BIG MEN’S WINTER JACKETS – Like new.

One(1) Steelers jacket. $50 each. 412-8317825 LEGOS – About 1,000 Legos. $125. 412-8317825 LADDER RACK – Fit’s 70’s – 90’s Ford 8 foot bed, over cab. $200. 412-414-6633 1997 F-250 – 4x4, 460, AT, Needs redone. Have some parts. $1,000. 412-414-6633 BOOM BOX – Am/FM, CD, like new. $35. 412341-1571 SONY MEMOREX BOOM BOXES – AM/FM, CD, Cassette, like new. $50. 412-341-1571 SPEAKERS – 15 sets, all sizes. $12 - $14.

Offers accepted. 412-341-1571 TURNTABLE – Audio Technica, new in box. $249. Also have other turntables. 412-3411571

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HONEYWELL – True Hepa for Allergies. $125.

412-341-1571 COOL MIST HUMIDIFIER – Vicks, like new. $40. 412-341-1571 MCDONALD’S TOYS – 328 toys, plus 15 others.

May valuable – over 20 years old. $100. 724929-8259 45 RPM RECORDS – 150, mostly 1970’s. All for only $10. 724-929-8259 EMPTY BOTTLES – Case of empty Regent pop bottles. Also a case of empty Silver Top beer bottles. FREE. 724-348-4730 CORNER TV STAND – Oak. 30” x 34”. $50.

412-854-2226 CAR MAGAZINES – Over 500. $20. 412-4250342 BAND SAW – 10 amp., New. $90. 412-4250342 RECIPROCATING SAW – 6 amp., New. $20.

412-425-0342 ENGAGEMENT AND WEDDING BAND - 2 rings, 14 carat white gold. Engagement band has full carat in center with small diamonds on each side. Wedding band has 5 diamonds. Rings are in beautiful, exquisite, new condition. Size 6. $700. 724-929-3891.

HARDBACK BOOKS – “Mary Higgins Clark” 22 books, $25 for all. 412-384-4374 ANTIQUE CROCKS – Brown/Tan, 3 for $30.

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SUN COUNTRY – Outdoor, 16 plates, 16 glasses. $35. 412-384-4374 MEN’S HUNTING BOOTS – ‘Kamik’ with felt liner. Brand new, size 11. $55. 412-384-4374 AVON RED ‘CAPE COD COLLECTION – 27 pcs., with original boxes – never used. $250 OBO. 412-384-4374 OUTDOOR WICKER FURNITURE – Antique, 3 Pc. White, sofa, chair, rectangle coffee table. $50. 412-384-4374 KING SIZE COMFORTER SET – Grey, with 2 shams, 1 decorative pillow. Brand new. $100.

412-956-3538 FRANKLIN MINT PLATES – three(3) goldrimmed, featuring American Eagle. Signed and numbered. $5 for all. 724-929-8259 POKER CHIP DISPENSER – Rotating, circular, 50 red, blue, green, white stacks of chips. $5.

724-929-8259 STEREO CONSOLE – Zenith. Model JR966P. $60. 724-238-3996 30-INCH DECK – For Montomery Wards – for older tractor. Good shape. $50. 724-238-3996 46-INCH DECK – For MTD tractor, 3 blade. $50.

724-238-3996 STAIR LIFT – 7 step, good shape. $400. 724238-3996 NORDIC TRACK – Ski Exercise machine. $50.

724-238-3996 HUNTING BLIND – Doghouse brand. New, still in box. $50. 724-258-6277 TREE STAND – Titan XL 1.5, new, still in box. $150. 724-258-6277 LAMBSKIN BOMBER JACKET – Women’s, real gray fox collar. Paid $750 from Macy’s. Size M. Great Christmas gift! $50. 724-366-9524 FRONT BLADE - for Gravely Riding Garden 4 Wheel Tractor. Use for moving snow, dirt, stone, etc. Complete with Blade, support, brackets, handle. $280. 724-554-7672 3 NAVY P COATS – New, never worn, also a Columbia winter nylon coat also new. All are men’s XL. $50 each. 412-477-9333 HOYT MAGNATEC COMPOUND BOW - Bow is in great condition. Weight 50-60 lb; length 2729.5";includes 17 carbon fiber arrows, extra quiver; sights and trigger glove plus other extras.

All encased in a Plano Lock Protector case. Just $150. 412-327-0825 ANTIQUE LOG ROLLER - This vintage log roller is all original. Only $90. 724-379-8261 PYREX GLASS BAKEWARE - 8 x 12 (1) & 9 x 14 (1) Both for $7. 724-684-4695 KARAOKE MACHINE - Like new in home karaoke machine hooks up to any monitor. Used 4 times. Two mic’s, call for details. Sold new for $450. Selling for just $80.00. Can send pics.

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FULL SIZE MOVIE POSTERS - from showtime video stores. Assorted posters per box never opened. Call for details. 413-477-9333

CLASSIFIEDS RIDGEWAY GRANDFATHER CLOCK - 5 day, cherry wood, chimes every 15 minutes but can turn off, beautiful and well cared for. Paid $1,000. Sellin for $390. 412-691-7082 BLACK SKI JACKET - New, never worn, 14 petite runs small, $45. 412-691-7082 STANLEY LADDER - $40. 412-691-7082 STURDY CLOTHES RACK - metal. Double sided, $35. 412-691-7082 20 STEEL PINS - 24 inches long at $4 each.

412-889-5035 ROCKING CHAIR - For Toddlers. Brown wood. $30. 724-348-5017 LEAD CRYSTAL WINE GLASSES - Bohemia GENEVE with Gold Trim – 2 boxes of 6. $30/box.

724-809-5746 VINTAGE BEATLES - George Harrison VariVue Flicker Plastic Ring. $75. 724-809-5746 ROBERTO CLEMENTE - Photos picture cube, 12 photos each 10" side to side. $25. 724809-5746 PITTSBURGH STEELERS - Super Bowl 14 PostGazette. $12. 724-809-5746 DINING ROOM TABLE – Large, solid wood, pine.

Call for measurements. $250. 412-956-0666 REEL TO REEL TAPE RECORDER – X-1800 SD cartridge, excellent condition. 724-938-8240 EXCEL GUITAR – in soft black cover and rock guitar poster. $20 for both. 724-929-8259 COLLECTIBLE CROQUET – Bocce, and horseshoe set – in case on wheels and cover. By Sportscraft. Very valuable. Only $100. 724929-8259 CHRISTMAS TREE – 48” rotating fiber optic.

Very nice. Only $15. 724-929-8259 JEFF GORDON – NASCAR framed postal poster and cover – Hamilton numbered collectible plate, diecast car 24, and info – 2005 Indy winner. $20. 724-929-8259 CEMENT MIXER – 3.5 cubic foot. $165. 412425-0342 ELECTRIC CONVECTION ROASTER – Nesco Roast Air Over, 12 QT., Air Roasting, Baking, Broiling, Dehydrating. Teal with stand/cover.

Perfect condition. $75. 412-884-6815 PRYREX BOWLS – three(3) 1.5 PT; 1.5 QT; 3 QT. Solid red, 2 yellow, white and red. $20. 724514-7208.

WALKER – Seat and storage. $30. 724-5147208 SENTRY SAFE – 22” x 17” x 13”. $60. 724938-8482 WOOD DISPLAY CASE – Handmade oak finish, with glass top. 48” x 25” x 8”. $90. 724-9388482 WOMEN’S GOLF CLUBS – and golf bag. $25.

724-348-8349 DOG CRATE – large. $30. 724-348-8349 VINTAGE VACUUM – Hoover convertible upright.

In working order. $25. 724-348-8349

ALUMINUM ANGLE – 1 piece, 4” x 4” x 3/8”, 60” long. $25. 412-653-1606 KEURIG – K-Cup, single serving brewing station system. Used once. $20. 724-684-7199 ROLLATOR – Nova Star series. Never used.

Paid $200. Asking $75. 724-684-7199 BRASS LAMPS – two(2) for living room. No shades. $5 each. 724-684-7199 COMBINATION ROTARY AND GUILLOTINE TRIMMER – perfect for office photos, school and crafts. Asking $25. 724-684-7199 TRAILER – 4’ x 8’ off-road. Recent folding jack on hitch. $125. 724-225-3486 DISHES - Correlle, service for 16 all extras $50 OBO. 724-945-5282 COFFEE POT - Toast Master new in box $25.

724-945-5282 RC AIRPLANE FUEL - have 4 gal. - $10 per gal.

Text 412-327-1815 BILL MAZEROSKI - 'bobble" Giant Eagle Keebler products advertisement. $20. or best offer. Call or text 412-699-2285, email malibucruise67@yahoo.com for pix THOMASVILLE BEDROOM - triple dresser with 2 mirrors, headboard, night stand and armoire.

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HAWKEN FLINTLOCK MUZZLELOADER - T/C .50 cal. Great condition. $150 OBO. 724-3447803 WALL FIXTURE - Copper and Brass very elegant $250. 412-335-2657 FIREPLACE GLASS PROTECTOR - with beautiful colors of Fall from JC Penny $100. 412-3352657 WOODEN ARMOIRE - with bottom and top with doors can hold TV in it or store bedding, or comforts. From Levins. $100. 412-335-2657 RCBS ROCK CHUCKER COMBO - Ammo Crafter II, Accessory Kit II in Boxes Like New $400. 724-489-9614 HORNADY CUSTOM 6.5 GRENEL AMMO - Two boxes of 20 cartridges. 123 grain SST bullet. $30 total for both boxes. 412-860-7113 LAMP – Round wood table lamp – very nice. $30. 412-833-1671 SNOW BLOWER – 5 HP. MTD. Needs fuel line. $35. 412-884-5343 PHYSICIAN’S SCALE - $40. 412-884-5343 PATIO FURNITURE – 4 wicker chairs/pads, 1 glass top table. $250. 412-884-5343 SAFETY REFLECTIVE JACKETS – (2), men’s, size 2XL. $20 each. 724-802-0910 STEELERS – Commemorative football, Super Bowl XLIII. $50. 724-802-0910 STEELERS-PIRATES-PENGUINS – All in one, stainless steel emblem. 12” x 24”. $50. 724802-0910 MEN’S JEANS – (4) pair, size 34, torn at the knees. Asking $10. 412-831-8998 INTERNATIONAL SOCCER CARDS – Around

January 2024 300. $50 a card. 724-258-3928 YAMAHA KEYBOARD - $250. 724-258-3928 BICYCLE TRAILER SEATS - 2 Toddlers. Brand Instep Sedona, Never Used Still In Box $120.00 724-344-6619 CROSS BOW - Excalibur IBEX Shoots 305' Per Sec, 175lbs. Draw Weight 2 $300.00 Each 724344-6619 SHIRLEY TEMPLE DOLL - In Box, very good condition: $40 Can text pic. 412-654-3324 GERMAN STEINS – (2) Madsen Co. ‘Christmas 1977 and 1982’. Great at $10 each. 724-9298259.

ORPHAN ANNIE AND SANDY – Collector Plate, 1983, registered and numbered. Only $5. 724929-8259 WOOD STANDING JEWELRY BOX - 4ft H, 9 drawers, top locks, sides open to hang necklaces. Nice, $40. 412-691-7082 PREMIER FINE CHINA - Cornation Pattern. 12 piece serving plus completer set. $90 or B/O. 412 600-1216 CHAINSAW - Husky. 45. $100. Starts. Wont stay running. 412-445-2701 BEDSPREAD – Queen size, silky material, rose colored with raised design. Separate pillow shams with fringe. Excellent condition. $60 for both. 724-929-3891 MCDONALD’S COLLECTIBLE TOYS – In original bags. Many over 20 years old. Choice of 10 for $3. 724-929-8259

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----------- 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 424-2159385 WANTED ANTIQUES – Sterling silver, old Christmas decorations, old lamps, oriental rugs, paintings, crocks with blue decorations, gold jewelry. Jim Gillespie at 412-9797050 or home 724-348-6203.

20 OR 22 FOOT OPEN BOW SKE BOAT - 4.0 or bigger motor. Must be in very good condition. Call 724331-8566.

POSTAGE STAMP COLLECTIONS – Buying all Postage Stamp Collections.

Please e-mail gestewart@comcast.net ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE GLASS ITEMS - Pyrex, FireKing, Federal glass, McKee glass, Fenton etc. Will pick up.

724-420-2083 BUYING SPORTS CARDS – Baseball Cards, Basketball Cards and Football Cards. Don’t throw out that old box of

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Paying Cash. 412-760-2291 BUYING VINTAGE - Sportscards, autographs, old ticket stubs, items from Forbes Field, and Pipers and Condors items. 724-205-8620 OLD HOT WHEEL CARS - Redlines made by Mattel. Has the red ring on the tires. Made from 1968 to 1977. I mainly collect them during this era. Mostly any condition.

A few or your entire collection, I am willing to look at them. Can meet, or ship. Have a PayPal account. 724984-9085 please text or call.

OLD INSULATORS - buying porcelain or glass insulators used on utility poles or along RR tracks, also lightning rods. 724-782-0539.

OLD 45/LP RECORDS - (rock n roll ). 724-9863152 JUKEBOXES - Pinball machines. 724-9863152 JUKEBOX PARTS - Seeburg/Wurlitzer. 724986-3152

NOTICES SELL YOUR ANTIQUE OR CLASSIC CAR. Advertise with us. You choose where you want to advertise. 800-4506631 visit macnetonline.com for details.

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

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First Class Residential Cleaning Services Over 20 Years of Experience Residential • Commercial Also expert in • Food Preparation • Laundry • Organizing • Errands Talk With Tracy Today.

You will be glad that you did.

724-261-7378 schwartzt003@gmail.com

LAWN SOLDIER - Lawn mowing, mulching, hedge trimming, yard cleanup, tree service, retaining walls, and pressure washing. Call Todd at 724-797-6031 or John at 412-515-5222 for 10% early bird special or veterans and senior citizen discounts.

CONCRETE WORK - Retaining walls, driveways, all types of cement repair work, free estimate, reasonable (412) 889-5035 READER ADVISORY: Reader Advisory: the National Trade Association we belong to has purchased the following classifieds.

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

------------ REAL ESTATE-------FLAGSHIP CONDOMINIUM – located in Atlantic City, New Jersey. No reasonable offer refused.

724-938-8240 CEMETERY LOTS – Mon Valley memorial Park, Garden of the Cross – 4 lots, section 184C. $25 each lot. 412384-4374 MONOGAHELA VALLEY MEMORIAL PARK - Garden of the Cross, Burial Lot No. 125-B, Section G, Plots 1,2,3,4.

Current value $1695.00 each. Willing to sell all 4 at 20% discount. 724-872-6270 SPACE FOR SUBLET – Belle Vernon area, great location.

Available weekday mornings, weekday afternoons, and weekends. 412-758-8352

SERVICES BRICKLAYER – Chimney repair, glass block windows, 50 years experience. 724-331-8566

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

New equipment for 2016. No projector flicker - reasonable rates. VHS, VHS-C, mini-DV, and 8mm tapes transferred to DVD. Photos/slides scanned to montage DVD of special events. One of a kind gifts. 724-2585336 dcheplic@ gmail.com. Website: www.dcheplicmovietransfers and montages.com. Facebook: www.facebook.com/debcheplicmovietransfersandmontages/

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

Just fill in the correct answers to the questions below, and write your name, address and telephone number on the entry form. Then mail in your entry form to the Messenger.

Each month we will draw two (2) local winners from all correct entries. Winners will receive a gift certificate good for one (1) FREE Large 1 Topping pizza from Vocelli Pizza.

Remember to look for a new Monthly Pizza Puzzler every month, and send in your entry form! (*Good only at Bethel Park Cool Springs location. One entry per household per month.

Employees of the The Messenger; Haniford Enterprises LLC, or Vocelli Pizza are not eligible.)

Please redeem any Pizza Puzzler winning certificates at the Bethel Park location address below. 1001 Cool Springs Dr, Bethel Park, PA 15234

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