South Hills Mon Valley December 2022

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WHS Hosts First Annual ‘Grateful Gathering’ And Celebrates 125 Years Page 11

Bethel Park Author and Illustrator Releases New Book Page 13

TJ’s Cherpak Becomes Fourth WPIAL Coach with 300 Wins Page 14

Steel Center for Career and Technical Education Reveals Plans for a $29 Million Renovation The investment reflects a strong commitment for the future education of students while supporting local and regional economic development.

On Wednesday, November 16, 2022, Steel Center for Career and Technical Education announced that the school will be undergoing a $29 million renovation of its facilities. The announcement occurred during a brief program at 6:30 PM in the school’s main lobby at 565 North Lewis Run Road, Jefferson Hills. It was part of the annual “Fall Occupational Advisory Committee Night” event. Present were Steel Center consortium school district board members and superintendents, as well as many of the school’s advisory committee members who serve as Steel Center’s business, educational, and community partners.

Dr. Janet Sardon, Superintendent of schools for the West Jefferson Hills school district spoke during the event about the positive experiences Steel Center offers students. “Students at Steel Center are provided with amazing learning opportunities that not only prepare them for their future careers, but the school also has a robust student services program to ensure that we educate the whole child”. More than one hundred attendees also heard from former Steel Center students. Ms. Karuna Rai, a 2022 graduate of the (Continued on page 17)

Veterans Day Ceremonies Held at South Park Ceremonies were held in South Park to honor our veterans on Veterans Day. People gathered at two nursing monuments and one VFW - Purple Heart to pay their respects. It was a rainy day but we had a brave group of participants. Pictured at left L to R (Front): Dianna Dunnington, speaker; Dr. Karin Werner, Captain Retired USN; Noreen Dott, public affairs chairperson, and Commander VFW 6664. (Back) Carol Mulig, assistant to Noreen and President Mary O'Connor. (PHOTO BY RON DUNNINGTON)

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Crossroads Ministries to Host ‘It’s Christmas Time Again’ Featuring Charles Billingsley Crossroads Ministries in Finleyville is thrilled to host acclaimed vocalist, Charles Billingsley, for a Christmas Concert and Dessert on Thursday, December 15 and Friday, December 16. Charles will be singing from his album ‘It’s Christmas Time Again.’

Charles Billingsley is an acclaimed crossover vocalist, songwriter, and author. Launching his career three decades ago as a lead vocalist for Grammy – nominated NewSong, Charles has since performed as a solo artist for 30 years in more than 3000 concerts, released 24 albums, and garnered seven #1 radio hits with his signature style and incredible vocal range. He is still doing what he absolutely loves… creating and performing timeless classics as well as new music before thousands of fans around the world. His effervescent and energetic personality comes through in every singing and speaking event.

‘It's Christmas Time Again’, and we want this year to be extra special as you enjoy this night of great music, as well as awesome desserts to follow the concert (included with your Ticket).

Crossroads Ministries is located at 81 Walter Long Road, Finleyville PA 15332 - Tickets are available at www.crsmin.com

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Apiary Inspector Visits Rostraver Woman’s Club

RT. 88 Drivers Need to Use Caution at Park n’ Ride Stops Dear Editor, For several years, I have been using the Mid-Mon Valley Park 'n Ride lot to take the Mon Valley bus to downtown Pittsburgh to work. The parking lot and the bus stop is on opposite sides of Rt. 88 near Ginger Hill Rd. There are flashing warning signs on both sides of the street, and they flash 24 hours a day, so I am certain that most people don't pay much attention to them. The flashing lights are there to alert traffic that there may be pedestrians crossing the road.

That was until recently.

The warning lights are currently out of order. According to MMVTA (MidMon Valley Transit Authority), the lights should be back in working order soon.

I've had several close calls with cars and trucks over the years and that is the reason for my letter. In the fall it is dark at 7:00 AM when I catch the bus. I am careful not to try to cross the road when cars are nearby. But since the drivers are speeding to get to wherever they are going, I sometimes barely make it across the street. Now and then, the bus arrives to the stop before I can cross the street. When this happens, I put out my hand as a signal to stop that I am trying to cross. So many times, a driver that is behind the bus decides that they are not going to wait for me to cross and they go around the bus and start speeding towards me! Maybe the driver didn't see me, I don't know, but this is so dangerous for not only me, but for all involved: the driver, the bus along with passengers, and me!

If you are in that much of a hurry, you need to leave your house earlier!

Do you really want to take the chance of hitting or killing someone, not to mention the poor wildlife that just wants to cross the street to look for food?

Please people, this has been happening everywhere. People are getting hit and killed in shopping centers! There is no reason to be carelessly speeding through areas where there are pedestrians. How would you feel if a member of your family was hit or killed by a careless driver? I hear it from everyone I know what a different world it is. It sure is. It's a world where everyone and everything is about themselves! Not a care about anyone else! Come on! How about giving us a "BRAKE"??

Sincerely, Terry LaBryer - Monongahela

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On Wednesday, November 2, 2022, the Rostraver Woman’s Club (RWC) hosted Bonnie Hall, an Apiary Inspector at Fells United Methodist Church. Vice-president Joyce Timko brought in Hall to educate the woman’s club. Hall is a Rostraver Township resident who has been inspecting bee colonies for over 23 years. She inspects for 10 counties in our area with over 8,500 beekeepers and 51,000 bee colonies. Hall educated the club about the problems honeybees are facing: mites from Yugoslavia, other parasites, diseases, etc. Hall stressed the importance to stop Apiary Inspector Bonnie Hall spraying lawns and using pesticides.

Asian hornets and yellow jackets attack honeybees. Hall explained the myth of bears going after honey like Winnie the Pooh. Instead bears actually go after the baby bees. A queen bee can lay up to 3,000 eggs a day until the worker bees tell her to stop. Beekeepers rent bees out to farms such as Trax, Duda’s, Bebout, etc. They transport bees at night when they are calm. If you would like more information, please contact Hall at bonhall@pa.gov

Church Holds Christmas Craft/Bake Sale The Ethnic Craft Club of St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church, 201 E. Main St., Uniontown, PA, will be having its annual Christmas Craft/Bake Sale on Saturday, December 3 from 12 Noon to 5:00 PM, and Sunday, December 4 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, in the upstairs social ministry room. The sale will feature decorations, wood crafted items, folk crafts, religious articles, parish cookbooks (Carpathian Cookery), imported items, homemade candy, various baked goods (long rolls, cookies, breads, etc.), and many other articles that would make fine Christmas gifts or holiday decorations. Raffle prizes available. There is no admission fee. Handicapped accessible. Parking in lot behind school. For information call: 724-438-1382 MF between (9AM-3 PM - leave message).

JOIN OR RENEW A MEMBERSHIP TO FRIENDS OF SOUTH PARK LIBRARY You can join or renew Friends of South Park Library membership anytime.

When you join or renew your membership is valid for one full year from that month. An individual membership is only $10 per year. A family membership is $15. Business membership is $30 and Lifetime is $500. A membership application form can be obtained at www.southparklibrary.org/spfriends.htm and also at the library. All checks are to be written to “Friends of the South Park Township Library” and mailed to 2575 Brownsville Road, South Park PA 15129.

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PLACES to GO THINGS to SEE STUFF to DO DECEMBER 4 CHRISTMAS CRAFT/BAKE SALE - The Ethnic Craft Club of St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church, 201 E. Main St., Uniontown, PA, will be having its annual Christmas Craft/Bake Sale on Saturday, December 3 from 12 Noon to 5:00 PM, and Sunday, December 4 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, in the upstairs social ministry room. The sale will feature decorations, wood crafted items, folk crafts, religious articles, parish cookbooks (Carpathian Cookery), imported items, homemade candy, various baked goods (long rolls, cookies, breads, etc.), and many other articles that would make fine Christmas gifts or holiday decorations. Raffle prizes available. There is no admission fee.

Handicapped accessible. Parking in lot behind school. For information call: 724-438-1382 M-F between (9AM-3 PM - leave message).

Board of Commissioners, and a Toys for Tots collection box. The festivities are held rain or shine beginning at 6:00 p.m.

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ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION - On Sunday, December 4 the Rostraver Lions Clubs in partnership with the Rostraver Township Board of Commissioners will host the annual Rostraver Township Christmas Celebration at the John DiVirgilio Sports Complex located in Rostraver Township at 150 Recreation Drive.

The outdoor event will include a fire truck parade, bonfire, visit with Santa, treat bags, arts and crafts, hot chocolate for the children, hot dogs complements of the Rostraver Township

‘SOUP AND STROLL’ - The Peters Creek Historical Society has set the table for its annual invitation to ‘Soup and Stroll’, Sunday, December 4, from 12:00 noon to 4:30 pm at the historic Enoch Wright House, 815 Venetia Road, Venetia. Enjoy a delicious fare of homemade soups, desserts and artisan bread. Stroll through the house decorated for the holidays and follow up with a stroll to the log cabin on site. Cost: Adults$10 and Children under 8 is $5.

Tickets are available at the door! For more information on the society, the

Enoch Wright House and log cabin, log into the website peterscreekhistoricalsociety.org.

DECEMBER 9 HARMONY SINGERS HOLIDAY CONCERT - The Harmony Singers of Pittsburgh will present a holiday concert, “Sing of a Merry Christmas,” under the direction of Cynthia G. Pratt on Friday, December 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Brightwood Christian Church, 5044 West Library Avenue, Bethel Park. Selections from the concert include “Christmas Is Coming”, “Sing This Night with Joy” and “What will Santa Claus Say?” The concert will include favorite carols and holiday music. A basket raffle will be included. The concert is free and open to the public. A free-will offer-

December 2022 ing to benefit the charitable and entertainment efforts of the Harmony Singers will be accepted.

The Harmony Singers are available to perform for civic, social, church, or business organizations. For more information about the group or to reserve them for an event, please visit www.harmonysingers.org. and follow them on Facebook

DECEMBER 9 SHEPHERD’S VOICE CHRISTMAS CONCERT - Local Christian trio ‘Shepherd’s Voice’ will present a Christmas concert at Riverview Baptist Church, 405 Main St., New Eagle, on Friday, December 9 beginning at 7:00 p.m. Members include Connie Watkins, Debby Petrosky and Debbie Harn. There is no admission fee, but a free-will offering will be taken. Please join us for an evening of Christmas favorites that will bring a smile to your face and prepare your hearts to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.

DECEMBER 10 4TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS COOKIE WALK - Saturday, December 10 from 10:00AM to 12:00 noon at the First Church of God, located at 157 N. 2nd Street in West Newton. Guests will receive a plastic glove and a box. Fill your box will your favorite cookies and pay for the cookies at $9 a pound. We will also have homemade peanut butter balls for $7 a dozen. For more information, please call 724-872-7467

LOCAL NEWS DECEMBER 10 CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST AND PUPPET SHOW - Thomas Presbyterian Church will hold a Christmas Breakfast and puppet show on Saturday December 10, 2022.

The breakfast will be served at 9:00AM with the puppet show starting at 10:00 AM. The puppet show will be performed by Pittsburgh Puppet Works. We will also have a balloon artist/twister, a craft table, and a visit from Santa Claus. The breakfast menu will be waffles, French Toast, scrambled eggs, sausage, fruit, juice, and coffee. Tickets are $10 per person with a maximum of $40 per family. Tickets can be purchased at the church office or by contacting the church at 724-941-8910, or at the door. It would be helpful if you could make a reservation ahead of time so we can estimate the number of attendees. Thomas Presbyterian Church is at 1068 Linden Road, Eighty Four.

DECEMBER 13 THE CLOTHES 4 U MINISTRY First United Methodist Church, 200 State Street, Belle Vernon will be open to the public on Tuesday December 13th from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. We are in need of childrens and men's clothing donations. But all donations of clean gently used clothing is deeply appreciated. Thank you for helping us help the Mon Valley.

Call 724-929-4696 for information.

Due to the Christmas holiday, we will only be open one time in the month of December. Please call the church for special needs.

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PLACES to GO THINGS to SEE STUFF to DO DECEMBER 15 - 16 ‘IT’S CHRISTMAS TIME AGAIN’ FEATURING CHARLES BILLINGSLEY - Crossroads Ministries in Finleyville is thrilled to host acclaimed vocalist, Charles Billingsley, for a Christmas Concert and Dessert on Thursday, December 15 and Friday, December 16. Charles will be singing from his album ‘It’s Christmas Time Again.’ Charles Billingsley is an acclaimed crossover vocalist, songwriter, and author.

Launching his career three decades ago as a lead vocalist for Grammy – nominated NewSong, Charles has since performed as a solo artist for 30 years in more than 3000 concerts, released 24 albums, and garnered seven #1 radio hits with his signature style and incredible vocal range. ‘It's Christmas Time Again’, and we want this year to be extra special as you enjoy this night of great music, as well as awesome desserts to follow the concert (included with your Ticket).

Crossroads Ministries is located at 81 Walter Long Road, Finleyville PA 15332 - Tickets are available at www.crsmin.com

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BREAKFAST WITH SANTA - The First United Methodist Church, 200 State Street, Belle Vernon will have Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 17th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Delicious pancake and sausage breakfast and enjoy a visit with Santa. All invited. This event is a community outreach program and is FREE to the public. Donations will be accepted, but are not required.

DECEMBER 21 WINTER SOLSTICE SERVICE The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Smithton (UUCS) will observe a traditional Winter Solstice service to mark the return of the light and with it the rebirth of our hopes and dreams for the coming year. Join us Wednesday December 21st at 7:00 p.m. (Pot luck dinner at 6 p.m.). Join in this celebration with a pot luck dinner (bring something if you are able) and music by Rich Ermlick and Jason Harvey. Located at 251 Second Street Smithton. For more information: call 724-872-5056. Visit us on Facebook! https://sites.google.com/view/uucofsmithton

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Shepherd’s Voice to Perform Christmas Concert in New Eagle

Local Christian trio ‘Shepherd’s Voice’ will present a Christmas concert at Riverview Baptist Church, 405 Main St., New Eagle, on Friday, December 9 beginning at 7:00 p.m. Members include Connie Watkins, Debby Petrosky and Debbie Harn. There is no admission fee, but a free-will offering will be taken. Please join us for an evening of Christmas favorites that will bring a smile to your face and prepare your hearts to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.

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Yough High School Art Students Decorate the West Newton Senior Center’s Windows The art students of Yough High School have beautifully painted the West Newton Senior Center’s windows for the coming winter season.

Take some time this holiday season to swing by the Center and take a look at our windows lovingly crafted by the talented hands of your local youth. Then come on in for a warm cup of coffee (or cold soda depending on the weather that day), sit a spell, and enjoy the company of others.

It may not be Christmastime yet, but it’s never too early to enjoy the companionship of your fellow neighbors and the kindness of strangers.

The Yough High School art class youth (pictured in no particular order): Savannah Wilhelm, Lauren Kenderes, Kaia Abramski, Jazmine Benner, Brooke Nielson, Madison Keselyak, Jeanie Biddy, Michelle Bowers, Kaylin Ritenour, Jonnie Ustazewski

Wishing you a safe and healthy Holiday Season.

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DVSSP Unveils Thrive Carmichaels Mural At Flenniken Library Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA (DVSSP), in partnership with the Flenniken Library and Greene County Chamber of Commerce, officially unveiled the THRIVE Carmichaels mural at a recent ribbon cutting ceremony held at the library. Created by local artist Randi Stewart, the mural captures the history of the Carmichaels community, and was designed following input from people who live and work in Carmichaels.

At the ribbon cutting on Nov. 9, DVSSP Director of Prevention Alexandra Brooks and Flenniken Library Director Nicole Mitchell officially opened the mural along side local officials, DVSSP staff, and members of the Carmichaels community. In addition to Brooks and Mitchell, local officials speaking at the ribbon cutting were State Senator Camera Chatham Bartolotta, Greene County Commissioner Betsy McClure, Carmichaels Area School Superintendent Fred Morecraft, and Greene County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Melody Longsreth.

“The community input for the Carmichaels mural project served as the basis for the design of the mural, and was the most important piece to the project,” said Stewart. “We decided to focus on speaking the history and uniqueness of the town and it was very rewarding to brainstorm and listen to feedback with those who joined, as well as participate in critiques of the design as the process moved along.”

“I am so glad to have played a role in portraying the identity of Carmichaels with this mural project.

It was a pleasure,” she added.

THRIVE Carmichaels and the mural project were made possible with domestic violence prevention funding from the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV). Studies have shown that when people feel more connected to their community, and when there are opportunities for social connection and engagement, there are fewer instances of all kinds of crime, including domestic violence. Every dollar of funding has been spent with local businesses in Carmichaels or Greene County where possible.

“It may seem strange that a domestic violence organization is doing a mural to prevent domestic violence, but the fact is that arts and cultural expression promotes health, it promotes physical activity, social connections and community engagement, and murals in particular can help residents feel a sense of pride and connection to their community,” said Brooks. “This mural alone will not prevent domestic violence, but it’s on every single one of us to do this together, to create safe and healthy environments where we will have safe and healthy friendships, relationships, and marriages.”

The next THRIVE Carmichaels community meeting is Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 6:00 p.m. at Fellowship Hall in Carmichaels. Everyone is welcome. For more information about the THRIVE Carmichaels, visit peacefromdv.org/community.

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West Jefferson Hills Knights of Columbus Helps Homeless Veterans Pennsylvania has a large veteran population. Allegheny county alone has over 100 homeless veterans.

There are many reasons for a veteran being homeless, one of which is trauma they received while serving their country.

The West Jefferson Hills Knights of Columbus took on a project to help make the homeless veterans more comfortable. Working with organizations such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion, the local Knights of Columbus filled 32 duffle/sea bags in 2021 and are on track to fill 40 more duffle bags this year. Each duffle bag contains a waterproof tarp, boots, heavy contractor bags, a winter coat, thermal underwear, socks, trouser, shirt, hat, gloves, a flashlight, personal hygiene items and with a bible or religious book. Most duffle bags are packed for men, but several will be tailored to a woman's need. The facility used to store the duffle bags is provided by the Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish. If you would like more information about this program, you can send an email to veteransdufflebags@yahoo.com.

Breakfast with Santa Event at First United Methodist Church in Belle Vernon The First United Methodist Church, located at 200 State Street, Belle Vernon will have ‘Breakfast with Santa’ on Saturday, December 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Come and have a delicious pancake and sausage breakfast and enjoy a visit with Santa himself. All ages are invited. This event is a community outreach program and is FREE to the public. Donations will be accepted, but are not required. Come to celebrate the season!

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Elizabeth Seton Center to Open New Child Care Center at Former Franciscan Child Day Care Center Space in Whitehall, PA On November 1, 2022, Elizabeth Seton Center officially took over the former Franciscan Child Day Care Center space in Whitehall and is preparing to open a new child care center by January 4, 2023 - the feast day of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.

“As the Franciscan Child Day Care Center’s journey concludes, Elizabeth Seton Center brings light and hope for the future,” said Sister Janet Gardner, Franciscan Child Day Care Board President. “We are grateful that the space will continue to serve as a child care center run by those with similar values and decades of experience providing nurturing and quality care.”

The Franciscan Child Day Care Center, a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God, closed in September 2022 after 40 years of providing child care services that included programs for infants and toddlers, as well as a pre-school program, before and after school care and a summer camp. As Seton Center makes final preparations, the space is ready to serve as a fully functioning child care facility, including a secure outdoor playground. Caregivers and families at the new Center will include some from the former Franciscan Child Day Care, which also donated most of their furniture, toys and supplies.

Sr. Barbara Ann Boss, President & CEO of Elizabeth Seton Center, expressed gratitude and said, “We look forward to expanding our services to additional young learners in the South Hills and continuing the quality care that the Franciscans have provided here for the past 40 years.”

Founded by the Sisters of Charity in 1985, Elizabeth Seton Center’s mission is to provide intergenerational lifelong learning to persons of all ages and backgrounds in the tradition of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.

Presently, the nonprofit serves children, seniors and families at their facilities in Brookline, Overbrook and Greensburg, PA. Seton Center’s Child Care Center in Brookline has been serving families for more than 35 years and maintains the highest-level STAR Four designation in the Keystone Stars Child Care Quality Initiative of the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare.

For more information about Elizabeth Seton Center’s programs or employment opportunities, please visit www.setoncenter.com, call 412-561-8400 or email careers@setoncenter.com.

‘Tis The Season for ‘Merry Christmas Main Street’ Enjoy Holiday Shopping and Dining in Monongahela and New Eagle ‘Merry Christmas Main Street’ is the place for your Holiday gift shopping.

Explore the unique shops and specialty stores, then stay for food and drink along Main Street in Monongahela and New Eagle’s. A number of stores will be open Thursday evenings until 8:00 pm. Beginning Friday, November 25, your purchase at a participating shop will earn a ticket for a chance to win an instore gift prize! The drawing will be held December 20, 2022. You needn’t be present to win. Sponsored by the Monongahela Main Street Program. For info contact: 702-731-6266, visit our web site: Monongahelamsp.org or Facebook: www.Facebook.com/monongahelamainstreetprogram

South Hills Elks Accepting Deer Hides to Help Veterans Area hunters are encouraged to donate your hides to the Elks Veteran program. Your hides will be used to make leather gloves for handicapped veterans and provide tanned leather to make occupational therapy kits. Hides can be dropped off at the Lodge, or call 412-831-0616 for pick up. The Pittsburgh South Hills Elks 2213 is located at 2789 South Park Rd., Bethel Park Pa. 15102. *NOTE the South Hills Elks soup kitchen is open for a free quart of soup until March.

Clothes 4 U Ministry in Belle Vernon Open Dec. 13 The Clothes 4 U ministry of the First United Methodist Church, 200 State Street, Belle Vernon will be open to the public on Tuesday December 13th from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. We are in need of childrens and men's clothing donations at this time. But all donations of clean gently used clothing is deeply appreciated so we can continue this ministry. Thank you for helping us help the Mon Valley. Please call the church at 724-929-4696 for information. Due to the Christmas holiday, we will only be open one day in the month of December. Please call the church for special needs.

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Hunters are encouraged to donate their hides to the Elks.

Donated hides can be used to make leather gloves like the pair pictured above and donated to handicapped veterans.

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Harmony Singers Holiday Concert in Bethel Park

The Harmony Singers of Pittsburgh will present a holiday concert, “Sing of a Merry Christmas,” under the direction of Cynthia G. Pratt on Friday, December 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Brightwood Christian Church, 5044 West Library Avenue, Bethel Park, 15102.

Selections from the concert include “Christmas Is Coming”, “Sing This Night with Joy” and “What will Santa Claus Say?” The concert will include favorite carols and holiday music. A basket raffle will be included.

The concert is free and open to the public. A free-will offering to benefit the charitable and entertainment efforts of the Harmony Singers will be accepted.

The Harmony Singers are available to perform for civic, social, church, or business organizations. For more information about the group or to reserve them for an event, please visit www.harmonysingers.org. and follow them on Facebook

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Clairton Family Center Receives Winter Coats from Local Organizations

Pictured are Father Joe Luisi (left) with Dorene Johnson and Jawanna Warren of the Clairton Family Center accepting coats. Grand Knight Larry Bunda and Triumph of the Holy Cross Out Reach Minister are to the right.

Knights of Columbus West Jefferson Hills Council and Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish recently delivered 48 winter coats to the Clairton Family Center.

Coats were purchased through a matching grant from the Pennsylvania Knights of Columbus State Council. Clairton Family Center provides support though a Head Start Program for pre-school youngsters and is working on a program to match seniors that can mentor the young people of the city. The center also provides diapers to needy families and provides a Hello Baby package to help new mothers.

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WHS Hosts First Annual ‘Grateful Gathering’ And Celebrates 125 Years The WHS Foundation hosted its inaugural event called the ‘Grateful Gathering’ at WHS Washington Hospital on Friday, November 18, 2022.

The event kicked off at 5:30pm just inside the main entrance of the hospital where Brook Ward, President and CEO, as well as Sara Schumacher, Executive Director of the WHS Foundation, addressed the crowd.

During the opening comments, Mrs. Schumacher stated, “the idea for this event came from our desire to recognize several key events: the 125th Anniversary of WHS, National Philanthropy Day, which is celebrated in the month of November, and all of you: our WHS Team members, donors and community members.” She also added “We felt this was a great way to kick off the holiday season with you in fellowship on our campus.”

The event was well attended and offered local patients, donors and families the opportunity to enjoy food trucks, a DJ, kids activities and crafts, complimentary hot beverages and snacks. There was also an opportunity to make a donation in honor of a loved one and place their name on a leaf of the grateful gathering tree.

Plus, visitors had an opportunity to browse and shop inside the hospital’s amazing gift shop, which is currently

stocked with Christmas décor and gifts galore.

It is no small feat for a local community hospital to remain independent for over a century. WHS has done that and more. WHS has thrived over the years by expanding from what started as a small 20-bed former farmhouse to an expansive health system.

During the event, the health system also unveiled its 125-year commemorative illustration that now hangs in the lobby. The illustration is a collage of buildings, stacked one in front of the other, that represents the health system’s growth over the years. Mr. Ward mentioned the print in his speech by stating, “This print represents the past, present, and future of WHS. Many of our buildings have gone through changes over the years, but one thing remains constant, the Great Patient Care our teams provide every day.”

Copies of the illustration are also on sale in the WHS Washington Hospital gift shop.

Ward also thanked everyone for their ongoing support of the health system and stated, “Our goal is to be here for another 125 years for you, your family, and your friends.”

Washington Health System has a

Rostraver Township Christmas Celebration Sunday, December 4 On Sunday, December 4, the Rostraver Lions Clubs in partnership with the Rostraver Township Board of Commissioners will host the annual Rostraver Township Christmas Celebration at the John DiVirgilio Sports Complex located in Rostraver Township at 150 Recreation Drive. This free, outdoor event will include a fire truck parade, bonfire, visit with Santa, treat bags, arts and crafts, hot chocolate and hot dogs for the children, Belle Vernon Area High School Chamber Ensemble, and a Toys for Tots collection box. The festivities are held rain or shine beginning at 6:00 p.m.

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Christmas Breakfast and Puppet Show to be Held at Thomas Presbyterian Church

Penn Highlands Mon Valley Stages Emergency Drill at The Residence at Hilltop

Thomas Presbyterian Church will hold a Christmas Breakfast and puppet show on Saturday December 10, 2022. The breakfast will be served at 9:00AM with the puppet show starting at 10:00 AM. The puppet show will be performed by Pittsburgh Puppet Works. Balloon artist/twister, a craft table, and a visit from Santa Claus. Waffles, French Toast, scrambled eggs, sausage, fruit, juice, and coffee. Tickets are $10 per person with a maximum of $40 per family. Tickets can be purchased at the church or by contacting 724-941-8910, or at the door. It would be helpful if you could make a reservation ahead of

At Penn Highlands Healthcare, patient safety and security is a key priority at each of its hospitals, outpatient facilities and residential living communities. On October 22, 2022, Penn Highlands Mon Valley conducted an emergency drill at its personal care community, The Residence at Hilltop, to put its emergency response plans to the test.

“Our crisis management plan includes periodic drills that involve participation from many different hospital departments along with police, fire and ambulance services as well as Washington County Emergency Management,” explained Diane Cooper, RN, BSN, MSN, Director of Quality/Risk Management for Penn Highlands Mon Valley. “The drills are an excellent opportunity for our team to coordinate responses to many different crisis scenarios so that we are adequately prepared in the event that a real crisis should occur.”

Representatives from Penn Highlands Mon Valley, The Residence at Hilltop, Mon Valley Care Center and local police, fire and EMS services planned the scenario — a ruptured utility line that would trigger a fire at The Residence at Hilltop and result in patient evacuations and transports to Penn Highlands Mon Valley and Mon Valley Care Center.

“The Residence at Hilltop administrative staff including Kim Taliani, Administrator/Director of Nursing; Lettie Porter, Admissions Coordinator; and Michael Toth, Environmental Services Director, were instrumental in the drill coordination. The staff at The Residence at Hilltop were well prepared and provided a rapid and safe evacuation of the residents,” added Mrs. Cooper.

During the actual drill, residents were safely secured as mannequins were used to represent the residents. Once the drill began, local police, fire and EMS services responded and scenes were staged throughout the building depicting actual situations that could occur during such an emergency.

“The drill, which lasted less than one hour, provided invaluable insight into our procedures and capabilities,” explained Mrs. Cooper. “It provided an excellent means to measure response times and the effectiveness of communications as well as helping us to identify strengths and weaknesses in our plans.”

Peters Creek Historical Society to Hold Annual ‘Soup and Stroll’ The Peters Creek Historical Society has set the table for its annual invitation to ‘Soup and Stroll’, Sunday, December 4, from 12:00 n oon to 4:30 pm at the historic Enoch Wright House, 815 Venetia Road, Venetia. Enjoy a delicious fare of homemade soups, desserts and artisan bread. Stroll through the house decorated for the holidays and follow up with a stroll to the log cabin on site. Cost: Adults$10 and Children under 8 is $5.

Tickets are available at the door!

For more information on the society, the Enoch Wright House and log cabin, log into peterscreekhistoricalsociety.org.

Christmas Bake Sale in Jefferson Hills Set for Dec. 17 Jefferson United Methodist Church, located at 310 Gill Hall Road, in Jefferson Hills, will be holding their annual Christmas Bake Sale on Saturday, December 17, from 9:00AM - 1:00PM. A variety of homemade baked goods will be available for purchase including: Christmas rolls available in nut, apricot and poppyseed varieties, cookie trays, candy, and pies. Come early for the best selection!

Christmas rolls are available for pre-order purchase ($10/each) by calling 412-653-3222. Pre-orders will be accepted in advance through Sunday, December 11, 2022.

4th Annual Christmas Cookie Walk in West Newton 4th Annual Christmas Cookie Walk, will be held on Saturday, December 10 from 10:00AM to 12:00 noon at the First Church of God, located at 157 N. 2nd Street in West Newton. Guests will receive a plastic glove and a box. Fill your box will your favorite cookies and pay for the cookies at $9 a pound. We will also have homemade peanut butter balls for $7 a dozen. For more information, please call 724-872-7467

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Local People News Bethel Park Author and Illustrator Releases New Book Carolyn Lacek of Bethel Park has just released a book entitled: “The Secrets of the Everlasting Kingdom.”

Lacek is a former teacher and ministry leader, married to her husband, Pastor David Lacek. Together, they pastored a church locally for seven years.

“The story was written as a spiritual allegory to show the depth of God’s love for Mankind,” said Lacek. “It’s appeal for all ages is significant and leaves a lasting impression on the reader,” she added.

Book author, Carolyn Lacek The book is set in a dark and is from Bethel Park tumultuous Medieval time and uses the “Sleeping Beauty” story and the Biblical book , “The Song of Solomon,” to create an engaging tale full of truths. It is easily relatable to the current fearful condition many feel in the world today. The relationship between Prince Emanuel from the Everlasting Kingdom and his beloved bride here on earth is captivating and calms the fears of those who embrace it with faith and assurance.

This fully illustrated book has beautiful artwork created by Lacek, that brings the story to life. The book is available to be ordered online in hardcover format

and has a Kindle version available as well.

When asked why the hardcover version was chosen, Lacek replied, “The story holds a treasured, classic quality. So because of its keepsake and gift ability, the hardcover was chosen to enhance its charm and beauty.”

The book was published by Grace Ministries International Inc. “The Secrets of the Everlasting Kingdom” features a symbolism section and discussion questions for youth and adult groups written

by Pastor Dave Lacek, who also served as the spiritual advisor for the book.

“The Secrets of the Everlasting Illustrations in the book ‘The Kingdom” retail price starts at $18.99 and Secrets of the Everlasting Kingdom’ were created by the has a Five Star rating on Amazon and author, Carolyn Lacek Barnes and Noble. Her book is also available for purchase at several online bookstores and locally at Thistledown Boutique, in Washington, Pa. She is available for book signing events for the holiday season and speaking engagements in the Pittsburgh and surrounding area.

You can contact Carolyn Lacek at: artencountersstudio@gmail.com or by phone 412-852-2888.

South Park Author Release New Book Caldwell’s Latest Novel is a Rewrite South Park resident and author, Jim Caldwell, explains upfront in his new novel that this is a rewrite of a draft that has sat on his bookshelf since 2005.

“At the time, I did not realize that the second major thrust of this book,” he writes, “that of a society declaring gay relationships to be legal and legitimate, a reality to be recognized, would have come as far as it has since the initial manuscript. Developments in these seventeen years, as well as now knowing couples within my wider circle of friends and acquaintances, have helped to expand this tale into a richer, more complex narrative than the original words.”

Stach is the story of Stanley Krannovich, an old man dying from Black Lung disease from long laborious years in the mine. The only joy left in his remaining time on this earth is sitting on the backyard bench near the Montour trail with his life long, friend and fellow retired miner and confidant, Harry Farmur.

Together they amused themselves by creating tales of the individuals who passed by on foot or bicycles.

Stach, as was his nickname, wrestled with a twofold conflict in his heart.

Pending death wasn’t the problem. He had faith; had lived a full life, proud of his achievements in raising a family with traditional, ethic values. What trou-

bled him was how could his wife of more than fifty years ever survive on his meager social security after he passed. The National Mining Association stood in the breach, disputing, delaying and denying the benefits he so deserved.

Yet a second, more personal, more crushing, bitter battle raged within his soul in these last years; a moral dilemma that he could not come to reconcile inside himself. Forced to choose, he sided with his repeated, long-standing beliefs. In doing so, he disowned his younger son.

Stach is now available on Amazon.

Here is a direct link: https://tinyurl.com/Get-Stach

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SPORTS Mon Valley Supporters Attend the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

TJ’s Cherpak Becomes Fourth WPIAL Coach with 300 Wins

When the Thomas Jefferson High School football team advanced to the WPIAL Class 4A semifinals with a win over Greater Latrobe, their head coach Bill Cherpak moved into elite company among WPIAL football coaches. With the 21-6 victory, Cherpak became just the fourth WPIAL coach to post 300 victories.

In his 28th season leading TJ, he has a 300-53 (84.9%) record. Cherpak is the 21st Pennsylvania high school football coach all-time to earn 300 career victories.

Immediately following the rainTJHS Head football coach, Bill Cherpak addressing the crowd after his 300th soaked win, Thomas Jefferson princareer win. (PHOTO CREDIT WJHSD) cipal Pete Murphy presented The 59th Annual Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonial Cherpak with a plaque and game ball and Dinner was held Saturday, October 29 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in commemorating his milestone win.

Reading, Pennsylvania.

“300…they add up,” Cherpak said. “It’s always about the next one. The This year’s inductees were Dee Kantner, Kelly Mazzante, Dennis Douds, defense played great in the second half. In conditions like this, you have to be James Roth, Stu Jackson, Jim Cunningham, Al Jacks, Dick LeBeau, Laila Brock, able to run the ball.”

Jerry Marks, and the deceased Bobby Del Greco and Marty Schottenheimer.

Named Thomas Jefferson’s head coach for the 1995 season, Cherpak has led The banquet was hosted by the Berks County Chapter of the Pennsylvania the Jaguars to historic success, with nine WPIAL Championships and five Sports Hall of Fame. The State Hall of Fame is composed of thirty chapters PIAA state titles (2004, 2007, 2008, 2019, 2020). Cherpak became the first throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. football coach with nine WPIAL titles and the Jaguars were the first WPIAL Pictured above (from L to R) are Mon Valley supporters who attended the team to win five PIAA football crowns. banquet which include sportswriter and president of the Fayette County Sports The Jaguars have won 22 Section/Conference titles under Cherpak’s leaderHall of Fame Geo Von Benko, Mid Mon Valley Sports Hall of Fame general ship, including this season. Cherpak moves into elite company among WPIAL chairman Steve Russell, former Pittsburgh Steeler Coach and inductee Dick coaches with 300 victories, joining Jim Render (406), Joe Hamilton (342) and LeBeau, and longtime toastmaster Billy Priatko.

George Novak (306), all of whom are retired.

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Former Elizabeth Forward Standout Tre Mitchell Making Impact With West Virginia Basketball

By Matthew Peaslee A Mon Valley native is making waves in Morgantown.

Tre Mitchell, a former Elizabeth Forward student, is in his first year playing basketball for the West Virginia Mountaineers. As the college basketball season has just started, Mitchell is playing a big role on his new team.

Through the first four games, Mitchell is averaging 13.3 points per game and has made eight 3-pointers. In a 75-57 win against Morehead State, Mitchell led the Mountaineers with 21 points. He also leads the team with 17 defensive rebounds on the season.

“I think you’re seeing why we were excited about getting Tre Mitchell him,” WVU hall of fame head coach Bob Huggins said after the Morehead State game.

After attending Elizabeth Forward for two years, he went to Woodstock Academy in Connecticut where he would be named the Gatorade High School Player of the Year in 2019. After high school, Mitchell played at the University of Massachusetts for two seasons before transferring to Texas.

He averaged 8.4 points per game with the Longhorns and then transferred to play closer to his original home. Now just an hour away from the Mon Valley, he is living out his childhood dreams. He grew up going to see games played at the WVU Coliseum in Morgantown and the Petersen Events Center on the University of Pittsburgh campus.

West Virginia beat Pitt, 81-56, on Nov. 11 at the Pete. Mitchell scored eight points in that win.

“Lived out two of my childhood dreams this week, playing in the Coli and the Pete,” Mitchell said on Twitter. “Glory be to God.” Just six weeks ago, Mitchell had surgery on his foot after sustaining an injury in preseason practice, shortly after he arrived in Morgantown. It took him

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some time to rehab and get back into basketball-playing shape.

Huggins said he is still getting acclimated in many ways, but with the way he started the season, once Mitchell fully gets back to full strength, he could become one of the best players in the Big 12 Conference.

“I think once I get back to where I was and surpass that, then this team is going to skyrocket,” Mitchell said after the Morehead State game.

He’s always been a natural scorer, dating back to his days at Elizabeth Forward. He averaged 20.1 points per game as a sophomore with the Warriors and scored 39 in a win against Keystone Oaks, back in 2017, as time expired. He was considered a four-star prospect coming out of high school and had more than 20 collegiate offers.

It could be a special season for the Mountaineers and if it is, Mitchell will be a big reason for that success. Huggins’ places a huge emphasis on team defense, but having a dependable scorer will be key to a long run into March Madness.

“I feel like I just have a natural knack for scoring,” Mitchell said after beating Morehead State. “It’s been an emphasis for my entire life to take the right shots at the right moments.”

He is the son of Erin Tortorice and Vincent Mitchell. At WVU, he is a senior majoring in integrated studies.

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Business & Merchant News Produce Market Place in Clairton Celebrates 4 Years of Operation The last supermarket left Clairton ten years ago. Clairton is one of the urban areas referred to as a ‘Food Desert.’ For families with automobiles that is not much of a problem.

Those families can drive to West Mifflin, Pleasant Hills or Elizabeth to buy groceries. Families that do not have automobiles have a greater problem. Those families need to hire a taxi or take the bus.

Taxies are expensive for families on a budget and are not affordable.

People that take the bus have additional problems. There are no buses that travel directly to an area that has supermarkets. Families must transfer a least once to get close to a supermarket. When I say close, they need to walk over a quarter of a mile to get to the store and have to carry their groceries by hand.

Four years ago, Felix Fusco led a core group that had a vision. Their vision was to provide a store that sold fresh fruits and vegetables at affordable prices. They teamed up with

what is now The Mon Valley Initiative to acquire a small store front on St. Clair Avenue in Clairton.

Named the ‘Produce Market Place’ the store provides dozens of different types of produce, some dry goods and meats such as ham hocks, chicken wings, and ox tails. In addition, the Produce Market Place also carries 5 to 6 different deli meats and several types of cheese that are cut to order.

Parishioners from Triumph of the Holy Cross and Pine Run Churches donate canned goods, pasta and other products that are available free of charge for those that need the food.

This month the Produce Market Place begins their fifth year of operation. Cash, EBT, Food Bucks, credit and debit cards are accepted.

Everyone is encouraged to shop at the Produce Market Place which is open between 11AM and 4PM Tuesday through Saturday. Produce Market place is also on Facebook or you can call 412-945-3398 for more information.

Community Leaders Gather to Celebrate Career of Louis J. Panza Jr.

For 39 years, Louis J. Panza Jr. has been a respected leader in the Monongahela Valley region. Panza recently retired from his position as President of Penn Highlands Mon Valley. On November 16, 2022, approximately 150 leaders from regional government, corporations, organizations and Penn Highlands Healthcare gathered in the hospital’s Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center to celebrate his distinguished career.

To mark his years of service, the health system plans to name the Center for Cardiac Services in Panza’s honor. Pictured above (l. to r.) with a rendering of the plaque that will identify the Center are John A. Holets, M.D., President of the Penn Highlands Mon Valley Medical Staff; Mark Norman, Chief Operating Officer of Penn Highlands Healthcare; Louis J. Panza Jr.; Steven M. Fontaine, Chief Executive Officer of Penn Highlands Healthcare; and Jeff M. Kotula, Chair of the Penn Highlands Mon Valley Board of Directors.

Women’s Business Network Announces December Meeting Dates for South Hills Area Chapters Take your circle of influence to the next level! Women’s Business Network is an award-winning business association spanning over 20 chapters throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania. Members can take advantage of networking with other business women throughout the region, ongoing professional education, and leadership opportunities. All professional women are invited to visit a local meeting as our guest; Find out more at www.wbninc.com.

The South Hills Chapter meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at 8:00 a.m., at Panera Bread, The Galleria, 1500 Washington Road, Mt Lebanon. Upcoming meetings are December 1st and 15th. For more information contact Serena King at 412-841-3007.

The Mount Lebanon Chapter meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 8:30 a.m. at Panera Bread, The Galleria, 1500 Washington Road, Mt Lebanon. Upcoming meetings are December 13th and 27th. For more information contact Sarann Fisher at 412-571-5714 ext. 226.

The McMurray Chapter meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 8:30 a.m. at King's Family Restaurant, Route 19, Canonsburg. Upcoming meetings are December 7th and 21st. For more information contact Nina McKnight at 724-747-4260.

The Virtual Chapter holds meetings via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month at 7:00 pm. Upcoming meetings are December 7th and 21st.

For more information contact Jennifer Pasquale at 412-908-1663.

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(Cover Story, Steel Center for Career and Technical Education, continued from page 1) school’s Health Assistant program from the Baldwin Whitehall school district and a freshman nursing student at Duquesne University told the group, “Enrolling in Steel Center was one of the best decisions I have ever made”. Ms. Rai discussed how her teacher, Mrs. Jennifer Kastronis challenged her to be her best. “I wasn’t sure what to expect at first and didn’t know much about the healthcare field” she explained. “Coming to Steel Center helped me develop my career goal of becoming a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner”. After earning her Bachelor of Science in nursing, she plans to pursue the required master’s degree in order to reach her goals.

According to Steel Center’s Executive Director Mr. Kevin Rice, “Getting to this point has been a long process and a team effort. Our school board members and superintendents have been involved every step of the way”. Mr. Rice also stated that, “This renovation demonstrates our member school districts’ firm commitment to current and future students as well as their investment in the local and regional economy”. The school originally opened on Buttermilk Hollow Road in West Mifflin as the “Steel Valley Area Technical School in 1964.

The original facility served 215 students in four programs. Also discussing their Steel Center experience was Clairton high school graduate Mr. Richard Ford, who was in the original Electronics class in 1964. A lifelong Clairton resident, dedicated community leader, and former City Council member, Mr. Ford told the attendees, “Steel Center gave me a great foundation. After high school I served in the United States Air Force as an Electronics Technician. These experiences led to my career with US Steel Clairton Works where I became the first minority Journeyman Electronics Technician for the company”. Mr. Ford then shared how his electronics knowledge and skills led

him to become a Journeyman Electrician for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 5 for the remainder of his career (more than 31 years) with US Steel. In the 1970’s, as demand for vocational technical graduates grew, the member school districts decided to relocate the school and expand the programs. In September 1980, the “new” Steel Center Area Vocational Technical School opened at the current location in Jefferson Hills Borough. In August 2014 as part of the 50th anniversary celebration, the school was rededicated as “Steel Center for Career and Technical Education”. The name change reflects the transformation from the old “vo-tech” model into a reformed twenty first century Career and Technical Educational program and “Pathway to Success” that leads students to become college and career ready. Having served the needs of the eleven member school districts for more that 42 years, the time has come to reimagine Steel Center and to prepare the school for educating the thousands of students who will study there for the next twenty years and beyond. That was part of the message delivered by Steel Center School Board President, Mr. David Schaap who represents the Brentwood Borough School District.

Mr. Schaap offered remarks regarding the renovation announcement on behalf of the “Joint Operating Committee” which functions as its school board. “I am proud of the work that we do here for our students. Steel Center has an excellent and dedicated faculty, staff, and administration who, along with our board, really care about kids,” said Mr. Schaap. He finished by acknowledging the contributions and commitment for the project of his fellow board members and thanked the other supporters in attendance. Said Mr. Schaap, “The renovation will present challenges for the next couple

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of years, but we are ready, and the results will be well worth it”.

Mr. Rice concluded the program by inviting the guests to view the renovation story boards prepared by the school’s Architect, Matt Franz of HHSDR Architects & Engineers.

Detailed information about the Steel Center renovation will be available on the school’s website www.steelcentertech.com following the launch of the “Renovation Page” on Monday, November 21, 2022.

Note: Steel Center is a consortium Career and Technical Education School with eighteen programs and a current enrollment of 860 students. It is owned and operated by the following school districts: Baldwin-Whitehall, Bethel Park, Brentwood Borough, Clairton City, Duquesne City, Elizabeth Forward, South Allegheny, South Park, Steel Valley, West Jefferson Hills, and West Mifflin Area.

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Coming back from miscarriage with determination.

Maggie Wagner had two baby girls (now teens) with her first husband but she wasn’t sure what her options were as she got older. After Maggie married her second husband, they decided they wanted to have a baby.

After suffering through two miscarriages, Maggie and her husband believed another child may not be in the cards for them but her OB-GYN, Dr. Andrew Spergel, wouldn’t let her lose hope. “When you’re over 35, there are increased risks of miscarriage,” Dr. Spergel said. “But there was no medical reason Maggie couldn’t have a successful pregnancy again.”

With that news, Maggie and her husband decided to continue trying for a baby. To everyone’s surprise and delight, she was pregnant one month from the second miscarriage, with twins. “It was a blessing,” Maggie said.

But it was difficult. Her excitement was mixed with fear. “I had my other babies in my early 20s. This one was harder on my body. I was vomiting, I lost weight, and there was that fear: What if I lose not only one baby this time, but two?”

“Dr. Spergel was always reassuring. I couldn’t have asked for a better doctor,” Maggie said. “He didn’t sugarcoat anything. He gave me context for what my body was experiencing, and that put me at ease.”

That said, he took every concern Maggie had seriously. “No matter how slight it might have seemed at the time,” she said. “One day I wasn’t feeling much movement from Baby B. He got me in right away.” Dr. Spergel checked the health of the babies and saw that everything was fine, and the babies were healthy.

As the due date drew near, Maggie had monthly tests and ultrasounds to ensure the babies were growing and developing well. “Late stage with twins is high risk no matter what age mom is,” Dr. Spergel said. When the babies hit six pounds, a date was set to induce.

“Dr. Spergel was always reassuring.

I couldn’t have asked for a better doctor.”

— MAGGIE WAGNER

“It couldn’t have gone any smoother,” Maggie said. She went in at 5 a.m., and delivered the babies before noon. “Dr. Spergel had my back from day one and everyone at AHN Jefferson was amazing and helpful.”

“Maggie represents what a lot of women go through or are afraid to go through,” said Dr. Spergel. “It’s sometimes hard to come back from miscarriage. But she didn’t give up, and she didn’t just come back. She came back with twins.”

If you’ve experienced a miscarriage and/or are considering whether you should try again, Maggie has this to say: “Don’t give up. Don’t be afraid of trying because they’re a great support team here, they know what they’re doing.”

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A job for now, a career for the future, a chance to make a difference.

Are you, or anyone you know, looking for a fulfilling career? Consider the Talent Attraction Program at AHN Jefferson (TAPJ). In the TAPJ, you can explore different roles that support our hospital and help our patients get better. When you find one you love, we’ll teach you everything you need to know to be successful. Best of all, you’ll have a job at AHN Jefferson after your training.

Roles include:

• Phlebotomist

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• Facilities Technician • Central Sterile Technician • Licensed Practical Nurse

• Pharmacy Technician

• Registered Nurse

• Respiratory Therapist

• Paramedic

No better job, no better place to do it.

Dr. Andrew Spergel loves what he does. “I get to be part of the happiest and greatest moments in people’s lives.” He also loves where he does it.

“We’re doing things at AHN Jefferson that are mimicked by our competitors.

We’re always looking for safer ways to have successful births, and trialing new equipment, processes, and procedures that will contribute to that culture of safety and excellence we bring to our patients.

I make sure my patients feel that they can say anything in front of me. I want us to feel able to say what we are thinking.”

Dr. Spergel has been practicing in the Jefferson area for 22 years, and this year he brought his first second-generation baby into the world, having delivered both the mother and father.

Dr. Spergel offers comprehensive services for women through every stage of life. He also specializes in high-risk obstetrics, management of abnormal uterine bleeding, and treatment of urinary incontinence.

ANDREW SPERGEL, MD OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

FOR APPOINTMENTS OR MORE INFORMATION, CALL (412) DOCTORS OR VISIT AHN.ORG/JEFFERSON.

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Keystone 10 designation for Quality Improvement in Breastfeeding First hospital in Allegheny County to earn The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Perinatal Care Certification

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gery? What are my options if I do?

A: A cataract is the clouding of the natural lens within the eye. Virtually all of us will get cataracts as we age. Cataract formation is usually a gradual process and vision changes can be subtle. Common symptoms include blurred or dim vision, sensitivity to light with glare, seeing halos, difficulty with night vision, and needing brighter light for reading. Often, the prescripBy Aaron S. Wang, tion of your glasses changes frequently, with M.D. diminishing improvements with each change.

Ophthalmologist Ophthalmologists recommend a comprehenGlaucoma-Cataract sive eye exam to have your visual acuity measConsultants, Inc ured and your eyes (pupils) dilated. A special microscope called a slit lamp is utilized to view and grade your cataract. You will be evaluated for other eye diseases, such as glaucoma or macular degeneration as well.

The decision to proceed with cataract surgery is based on how much the cataract interferes with your vision and daily activities. There is usually no rush, but the surgery can become more urgent if, for example, you fail to have adequate vision for driving.

Fortunately, cataract surgery is one of the safest and most effective procedures. Typically, it is an outpatient procedure done under light intravenous (IV) sedation. Through microscopic incisions, your cloudy natural lens is emulsified; with ultrasonic energy and is replaced with a clear artificial lens. This artificial lens is called an intraocular lens (IOL). Your vision should significantly improve over the next few days as long as you use your prescribed post-surgical eye drops.

There are different surgical options, including upgrades that can be associated with out-of-pocket expenses. Standard cataract surgery with a basic IOL is covered by insurance. It is a fine option if you are comfortable wearing glasses for both distance and near vision after surgery. Upgraded options leverage the latest technologies, including laser-assisted cataract surgery, intra-operative aberrometry, and premium IOLs (toric and/or multifocal IOLs). These technologies deliver customized surgery, address optical irregularities of your eyes, such as astigmatism, and minimize spectacle dependence. You can choose to

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An ophthalmologist will meet with you for a cataract evaluation, with the intention of learning your individual visual needs, answering all of your questions, and guiding you toward the most appropriate option for which you may qualify. In addition to the options mentioned, an ophthalmologist can also offer “drop-less” cataract surgery if you have difficulty instilling eye drops. Typically, regardless of which surgical option is chosen, the surgery takes minutes, you leave without a stitch or patch, and the improvement is life changing.

A corneal sub-specialist, such as myself, can also perform a number of treatments concurrently with your cataract surgery if you have other co-existing eye diseases. An example includes the latest in corneal transplantation (DSAEK, DMEK) for Fuchs’ Corneal Dystrophy. Another example is minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) to lower your eye pressure. Combined surgery, when needed, provides convenience and the quickest route to your best possible vision.

Dr. Wang specializes in ophthalmology. He earned his medical degree at Stanford University School of Medicine, and completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital Wilmer Eye Institute. He subsequently completed a fellowship at Shiley Eye Center, UC San Diego Health.

Dr. Wang practices with Glaucoma-Cataract Consultants, Inc. To contact Dr. Wang, please call 724-483-3688.

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4 Benefits of Adding a Fireplace to Your Home (Family Features) Anew fireplace can allow homeowners to celebrate the warmth, comfort and ambiance a fireplace or other hearth product can provide. In fact, 7 out of 10 of homeowners have a fireplace and usage has increased during all four seasons since 2020, according to research from the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA), showcasing that including a fireplace in your construction or renovation plans is a gift to yourself and your family.

“When we’re designing our ideal homes, too often we may only think about what we want others to see and enjoy when they visit,” said Jack Goldman, president and CEO for HPBA. “The reality is visitors account for less than 1% of your in-home time.

A fireplace is for you and your family, a personal addition that serves you and your household in more ways than you may realize.”

Consider these four benefits of including a fireplace as part of your next home update: 1. It can be a sanctuary from the (Continued on page 25.)

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Timothy Cass 5809 Clark Ave. Keoni and Chloe Kuewa 6038 Dalmation Drive TKO Custom Building Inc. 6193 Dalmation Drive Jonathan Pierson 2498 Driftwood Drive (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $165,200).

Alyssa Anne Cass 677 Glenrock Drive Emma Philipp and Michelle Warsing 5410 Library Road Sawyer Dixon 5780 Library Road Rohln Invests LLC 5393 Main St. William Robert Margiotta and Monica Bader 5986 Murdock Ave. Christopher Darby and Erin Cantafio 3593 Myrna Drive Vincent Denardo Jr. and Emily Lowry 5019 Sherwood Road Jon and Dawn Paulus 2676 Summit St. Invision Customized Services 2844 W Munroe St. John and Megan Sigg 650 Broughton Road Deidre Rizzo 133 Cambridge Road Anthony Johnson and Laura Kent 347 Carlton Road Autin and Amy Kirsten Vaught 3351 Crestview Drive Carly Johnston and Dena Kepics 5989 Dashwood Drive Benjamin Haner 3310 Elderwood Drive National Equity Inc. 4776 Hilltop Lane Jared Becker and Lauren Cisney 4776 Hilltop Lane Luke and Emily Jasko Irishtown Road Andrew Dorfner Irishtown Road Ext. Cory Rasmussen and Mary Battle 1106 Lenox Drive Robert and Marraylynne Helinski 5971 Library Road William and Cathy Levis 5491 Library Road Apt 18 Lawrence and Kathleen Reft 5644 Marilynn Drive Jennifer Pardini 500 McMurray Road Takawira Tatenda and Erika Ushendibaba 5041 Orchard Ave. Brian Prendergast 2645 Summit St. Andrew and Stephanie Schwabenbauer 2214 Superior St. Alicia Vanbalen 943 Trillium Trl Agree Shelf PA LLC 5000 Alicia Drive Joseph Daniel and Brie Anne Magliocca 3346 Altherton Drive Guldana Duissenova 27 Alton Drive Ryan and Ada Homer 2738 Bethel Crest Drive Justin and Melissa Honkus 6116 Boxer Drive Brian and Prashanti Behers 3272 Eastview Road Yogi Bhujel and Chhali Gurung 1381 Falla Drive

Price $265,000. $324,500. $161,000. $115,200 $229,000. $245,000. $122,000. $130,000. $309,900. $337,000. $219,500. $275,000. $269,000. $280,000. $25,500. $300,000. $305,000. $220,000. $170,000. $280,000. $280,000. $220,000. $70,000. $195,000. $280,000. $150,000. $231,000. $217,000. $264,000. $320,000. $265,000. $185,000. $11,500,000. $370,000. $260,000. $452,738. $250,000. $350,000. $290,000.

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Edward Hann John Koehnke Madhav Mishra Gretchen Bullen Kurt Rush Joseph Denti Estate of William Hanselman Eugene Illig David Sautel Donald Slagle Dustin Guidash Anthony Johnson Gary Gerst Tyler Shuman Keith Ricketts Ruth Fazzini David Wall Patricia Carden McNamee Estate of Virginia Couch Joanne Miller Langford Dean Woods Estate of George Lowmiller David Blough Jeffrey Luttner Razmann Properties LLC Sean DeVault Henry Ecker Clint Hajdu Passavant Memorial Homes Steven Adam Cantrell Bradley Shay Salvatore Nyiri

Kristen Sontag Bryan and Brenna Bolick Hasta Bahadur Paudel and Indra Maya Subedi Nathaniel and Carine Vanburen Daniel Trunk David Bauer and Keli Hnat Renee Rico Derrick Smith and Tara Kavanaugh Matthew and Emily Walentosky JEIS Auto Inc. Wilfrid and Kathleen Finch Michael and Maria Leanna Lucas Michelle Danielle Gibbs Peter Slavonic Alan Friedman and Deborah Kirchner Samuel Storey Jr. et al. and Karen Ann Storey Shannon Elizabeth Conely L5 Holdings Ltd. Ethan and Linda Walker Kyle McCown James Kline Edward Reick III John Mitrik Cassimire and Nichole Marie Wisniewski John and Catherine Siweckyj Michael Robert Postler and Kelly Marie Ghilani Louis and Erin Lambros William and Susan Schmitz Jeffery and Sarah Charler Vermeire Brad and Jessica Lynch Danny and Julie Steele JDW Enterprise LLC

55 Highland Road 608 284 Oaklyn Road 109 Rocky Ridge Road 1006 Surrey Woods Road 1175 Tidewood Drive 1265 Tidewood Drive 1501 Timberidge Drive 1482 Gene Drive 1149 Grouse Run Drive 4401 Library Road 4930 Linda Drive 6050 McPherson Ave. 1284 Milton Road 544 Patterson Road 19 Seneca Road 1002 Timberidge Drive 603 Berrington Ct 2794 Bertha St. 23 Cordero Road 6175 Dalmation Drive 5611 Diann Drive 1046 Fairview Drive 1486 Gene Drive 757 Greenhaven Drive 3241 Industrial Blvd.

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(Continued from page 24 ) ever-changing world outside. A fireplace can serve as a source of calm and relaxation, helping you and your family escape from the challenges daily life may throw your way.

2. It’s an artful piece of decor to display year-round. Whether it’s a centerpiece for your living room or family room, or an accent to your bedroom, bathroom or study, a creatively designed fireplace can provide an artful design element for your home, no matter the season.

3. It’s a safe, reliable heating source.

A fireplace is an extra layer of security when weather wreaks havoc and can provide safe, reliable heat and lighting in the event of a power outage.

4. It can be the heartbeat of your home. Between screen time, remote work schedules and commitments to extracurricular activities, many families experience fragmented home lives. A fireplace, though, can serve as a central gathering spot for you and your loved ones when together.

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Revive Your Powder Room With These Simple Upgrades (BPT) - Whether you call it a half bath or a powder room, the small space in your home is frequently used by your guests and family - but might be one of the most overlooked. And since it isn't a huge space, a few quick and easy updates can make one of the most-used rooms in your house work and look better. To get it off the to-do list and give it the love it deserves, social media influencer Denise Cooper of @bemyguestwithdenise shares half-bath ideas to morph the room from old and outdated to fresh and modern.

1. Switch out the faucet and mirror Make a statement in your half bath by letting your guests see themselves in an updated mirror. Whether vintage or new, a mirror creates the feeling of space, even in the most cramped quarters.

Switching out a dated faucet for a new one from Delta Faucet is an easy way to not only add functionality and efficiency to the space, but style as well. "Being drawn to traditional and elegant style, I chose a chrome finish for my recent powder room refresh, but Delta Faucet also offers Matte Black and Champagne Bronze finishes, which are having a major moment right now," says Cooper.

2. Update cabinet hardware While tearing out a half bath's vanity can be labor-intensive and expensive, swapping out the hardware can make it feel new again. Choosing colors and finishes that complement the faucet, mirror and light fixture ties the room together. And if you're in the market for new countertops, "Shop the remnant section at your local stone fabricator for small jobs - it will save you a ton of money," says Cooper.

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BETHEL PARK Roger Pechart US Of America By Housing & Ur Michael Stuebgen Curtis Bagley Imelda Poluha Fay Constructive Found. Inc. David Zabkar Shannon Kerr

Ryan Thomas and Renee Ann Murray Tyler and Lance Diyanni Brett and Laura Filer John and Brittany Roche Zachary Cole Blake Commercial Acquistions LLC Stephanie Voulamandis Mark and Munifah Fairbaugh

2053 Millennium Ct 6147 Mountain Ave. 384 Pinehaven Drive 1106 Rial Drive 3471 S Park Road 3605 S Park Road 1711 Timberidge Drive 955 Twin Leaf Ct

FALLOWFIELD Richard Alan Flament Estate of Helen Marie Geho Rotolo Motors Inc.

Stanley and Mary Lynn Welsh Eric Geho CHMV Realty LLC

17-19 Melenyzer Drive 213 Coyle Curtain Road 58 Route 88

Sara Ringling Kari Zajac Charles Edward & Jennifer Marie Gross Jaime and Lynn Jones Domenic Angelo Dimarco

3056 Hogback Road 378 New World Drive 1057 Scotia Hollow Road 130 Chapelridge Drive 3004 Chestnut Ridge Drive Taylor Renee Bowman

$139,900. $178,500. $262,300. $245,000. $620,000.

4000 Walton Road 1021 First St. 1303 Clairton Blvd.

100 Farm Ln 907 Foster St. 116 Hillview Road 332 New World Drive Peters Creek Road 2176 Ridge Road 1016 Scotia Hollow Road 4017 Castor Ln 1751 Gill Hall Road 425 Lexie Way 3108 Scheinbach Road 121 Stettler Drive 3312 Woodwind Drive

$265,000. $199,900. $755,158. $686,000. $186,000. $271,000. $115,000. $145,000. $500,000. $145,500. $80,000. $247,000. $550,000. $333,108. $265,000. $430,000. $5,514. $5,514. $5,514. $285,000. $365,000.

$500,000. $88,000. $325,000. $360,000. $405,000. $241,517. $210,000. $175,000. $49,900. $82,500. $1,150,000.

JEFFERSON HILLS Estate of Joseph Lucas Justin Reese Barry Cottom Lynne Robin Reed Randy Shelton Sr Joseph Stanicar 1225 Collins Ave. John Serpa Teresa Lehotsky Shree Lalji LLC Domenica Heller Sara Elkowitz Justin Robson Robert Butelli Donald Owen Papin Patrick Winwood George Gitas Jeffrey James Robert Woppman Dennis Reese James Edward Barrickman III Christina Heasley Andrew Miller William Bland Roberta Rine Mary Beth Reed Hunter Carmichel Dustin Lee Janzef Corrine Caldwell Mark Damich George Arendas Dana Mattarock William Ligetti Jr. Gloria Golembiewski

$145,000.

Danielle Swanson Shawn and Tammy Dell Radha Swami LLC Mechelle Haupert and Joann Lee Paisley Sean Kaecher and Courtney McDowell Matthew and Courtney Leigh Duitch Albert Ricci Jr. Brad and Katelin Yeschenko Thomas Rens and Bethanne Kolessar George and Michelle Hough Jeffrey Charles Pasternak Jr.& Amy Lynn Pasternak Darin Joseph and Jennifer Davis Howard and Kimberly Riley James Michael and Jennifer Colleen Giampa Bishbu and Khara Timsina Steven and Kelly Mazefsky DUC Hunter LLCUnknown Address DUC Hunter LLC DUC Hunter LLC Robert Hilary Wertz and Christina Nahay Michael and Juliana Scalamogna Giuseppe Costanzo1520 Larkspur Drive John and Martha Florko Selah Grace Properties LLC Kirk and Jeanne Farbacher Aman Koirala and Chhali Subedi James and Emily Neiport308 Wall Road

MONESSEN Patricia Fantauzzi Joseph Louise Trozzo Estate of Julia DeCurtis Debby Altomore Anthony Bertola Harry Wilkinson Candis Kelley Carolyn Walters 116 West 15th Associates LLC

Leslie Kelly Isabella Stormer Justin Ferris PNC Bank NA Dennis and Amanda Macz Talan Properties LLC Ryan Patrick Campbell and Katie Gauden Colby Simmons Andrew Neal Kuch Jr. and Stephanie Kuch

1329 Leeds Ave. $129,900.

108 Pacific Blvd. $87,900.

8 Hartung Ct $114,900.

116 McKee Ave. $15,486 by sheriff's deed.

117 Elm Ave. $49,995.

27 Euclid Drive $88,000.

1230 State Road $160,000.

30 Washington Drive $135,000.

308 Sixth St. $25,000.

MONONGAHELA Patrick Adams Peter Safran Mary E Rogan Durinsky Edward Slate Ardent Property LLC John Jurofcik Timothy Laughlin

Ricky Cole II and Courtney Cole Wilma Lee Vilchek Michael and Pamela Schloer Michael Lovett James Guy Dotson Alan Michael Wareham II Walter and Paula Sloan

1236 Fourth St. 713 Fourth St. 91 Third Ave. 811 E Main St. 628 Hancock St. 622 Indiana St. 702 Maple Drive

Unknown Address Unknown Address 1267 Bickerton Drive 6035 Independence Drive $198,050.

2111 Lewis Run Road 1917 State St. 108 Taber Drive 300 Tangelo Drive $63,000.

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Karl Amoroso Gered Powell Kathleen Dora School Staci Duri

Christina Overton Jordan Amrhein and Courtney Geddes Laura Arevalo and Martha Arevalo Vega Kathleen Rebel

1014-1016 Chess St. 706 Maple Drive 315 Third St. 1009 Fifth Ave.

$155,000. $169,000. $28,000. $88,821.

NOTTINGHAM TOWNSHIP Adelina Cindrich Laurie Stefik Puza Bryer

Justin Robert and Kayla Fehl Jacob Brownlee

243 Arrowhead Ln 157 Valley View Road

$660,000. $260,000.

PETERS TOWNSHIP Giridhar Santebennur Bhagawat Phuyal Charles Rajakumar Pabitra Sangraula and Deu Narayan Thapa Riley Jorgensen Peter Vuljanic Jr. and Shirley Vuljanic Dana McConaghy Modern Edge Ventures LLC Travis Wayne Kirby Zeth Allison NVR Inc. David and Eileen Joyce Andros Jeanne Patterson Haben 339 Justabout Land Co. LLC Kevin Smith Greg and Kelly Hartzberg Benjamin Marcus Homes LLC Ryan and Kristin Marie Davis James Marian Gries Robert and Cynthia Chapman Donegal Land Partners LLC Heather Moody Cornelius McConville Shyam Kadariya and Samir Chemoriya CAM Property Corp.

Peters Township Carolyn Gentile trustee Linda Meredith Jeffrey Wilson Timothy Garrett Venetia Pointe Homeowners Assn. Inc. Jennifer Schlata MTC Development Partners L.P. Mountain Capital Partners LLC Donegal Land Partners LLC Vince Suneja Frank Scott Joseph and Kristen Ann Brence Ronald Toomey Toomey Hancock LLC Benjamin Marcus Homes LLC Penny Sappington Oliver Real Estate Holdings LLC Terry James Detrie Bonnie Sue McCoy Jeffrey McCoy NVR Inc. Jacob Sechrist III and Monica Brianne Filippone Joseph Easton Raymond and Ruth Caudill Estate of Parmella Robert Lee Bent Oak LLC Thomas Bametzrieder Joanna Bewick Maronda Homes LLC Nicholas Elbin Thompson 3MT Developers Ltd. LC Tiffany Sutter NVR Inc. Sundar Vallinayagam & Sujatha Balasubramanian NVR Inc. Thomas Matthew and Casaundra Ann Sisk Frank Kosir Rachel Elaine and Carol Jeanne Kuchar Estate of Robert Trageser Bryan and Lisa Pysola Melissa Schaffer David Simmons James Beck John and Andrea Taylor James Stevenson Nancy Gullborg

99 Alexander Drive 310 Bunker Hill Drive 119 Crestview Drive Doubletree Drive 233 Highway View Road 302 Juniper Way 339 Justabout Road 113 Bremen Ln 376 Buckingham Drive Clara Ln 202 Kousa Ln 205 Lake Colony Drive Maplewood Drive 230 Roscommon Pl 106 S Heide Ln 213 Settlers Ct 453 Valleybrook Road 204 Kousa Ln 106 Soft Shadow Ct 910 Venetia Road 408 Barons Ct 277. E McMurray Road 119. Evans Drive 341 Juniper Way Bunker Hill Drive 875 Church Hill Road 716 Crosswinds Drive 110 Fireside Drive 112 Hardwood Drive 300 Juniper Way 311 Juniper Way 228 McNary St. 137 Sheffield Ln 233 Teepee Road 201 W Edgewood Drive 232 W McMurray Road

PLEASANT HILLS Thomas Kelsey Estate of Peter Maniglia Willard Rockwell

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3. Fresh coat of paint and wallpaper "Give your powder room that wow factor by adding texture and color to a statement wall," advises Cooper. To add more drama to the space, add a fresh coat of paint to the powder room's vanity and walls.

Keep in mind that light and dark colors add contrast which creates depth and the illusion of space, while medium tones can make the room feel smaller. If you want to go above and beyond, choose a wallpaper that is dramatic but matches the cabinet color.

4. Update decor Ditch the dated powder room decor for modern functional items.

A cute succulent or fresh-cut flowers are visually appealing and make the room smell great. A stack of books can turn into a pedestal for soap and hand towels. Just keep in mind that less is more in such a small space to avoid a cluttered look.

5. Add new light fixtures Updated lighting can set the mood and help make a small room feel bright and airy. Also in an often windowless room, it can help guests better see themselves. By matching lighting to the mirror, faucet and hardware, the powder room will feel put together and thought out.

With a few of these quick-andeasy updates, the powder room will surely stand out as one of the nicest rooms in the house. When in doubt, "Incorporate what inspires you the most," says Cooper.

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PLEASANT HILLS William Malley Lynn Rice Marco Trbovich Jaime Jones Terri Lee Campagna Nicole Suss Albert Raymond Ricci Jr. Kelly Stump David Marraccini Tonya Cann Kenneth Havrilla Jason Oconnell Estate of Barbara Stoops Virginia Delbianco Ronald Bredl Joshua Hays

Chad Burnsworth and Rebecca Maksin Jeffrey Michael and Nicole Kubiczki Cory and Elizabeth Diethorn Matthew Charles Maurice Jr. and Hannah Eck Zacur Contracting Inc. Brian Kuftic Black Oak Property Group LLC Andrew Joseph and Nicole Lynn Zilkofski Ernest Petruzzi III and Celeste Petruzzi Om Rasaili Dale Luchetti Phillip and Rebbecca Viau Bed Investments Partners LLC Emily Megan Marshman Micah Mayotte John Richard Miller

254 Toura Drive 290 Toura Drive 192 Coleen Drive 162 Senate Drive 119 Columbia Drive 222 Old Clairton Road 126 Old Lebanon Church Road 149 Senate Drive Woodland Drive 108 Baker Drive 101 Tel Star Drive 150 Colson Drive 95 Colson Drive 172 Columbia Drive 254 Lynn Drive 214 Old Lebanon Church Road

ROSTRAVER Lisa Palmer Estate of Iris Kathleen Thomas Megan Lee Enterprises Inc. Robert Templin Jeffrey Smaracheck Ronald Drop Candice Rebovich Kerry Alan Wingard Dennis Beard Jr. Jan Swetic Dolores Couson Daryl Firewicz Entech LLC Eileen DiMeco

Elizabeth Leigh Opat 319 Bedsworth St. Vitaliy and Vera Aleksandrova Siguta 206 Bonnie St. Dana and Rebecca Jo Washington 1854 Rostraver Road John and Joy Herman 209 Central Ave. Tej Dahal 308 Davinci Ct Rinchuse Realty Group LLC 816 Finley Road Robert and Carla Templin 2149 Lake View Drive Jordan and Paige Isler 322 Patterson Ln Rene Yvonne Manges and Kelly Lynne Thompson1313 Ridge Road Hannan Rentals LLC Route 51 Jeremy and Kayra Tietze 217 Pawnee Drive Randy Edwin and Debra Taylor Shelton 12 Willow Links Drive Maronda Homes LLC 105 Azalea Drive Tara Deliman 410 Mulberry Ln

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$370,000. $276,500. $325,000. $225,000. $134,900. $215,000. $141,500. $247,000. $16,950. $160,300. $366,800. $240,000. $141,000. $275,000. $260,000. $187,500. $85,000. $175,000. $67,900. $199,900. $380,000. $230,000. $300,000. $52,500. $185,000. $9,900. $258,000. $499,900. $125,750. $48,000.

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SOUTH PARK Kimberly Swatko AUX Funding LLC 1129 Broughton Library Road Jeffrey Auffenberg Noah Verbit-Rosoff 113 Norrington Drive NVR Inc. Brigid Zorina and Mary Catherine Colligan 2027 Pinnacle Way Ange Laure Jules Loiseau Benjamin and Courtney Sell 6805 Ridgevue Drive John Murawski Greg Anthony Loughran & Brandy Leigh Orlando 1932 Strawbridge Drive Estate of Michael Vargo Willard and Patricia Rockwell 6328 Helen St. Raymond Cygrymus Margaret and Lori McClain 1980 Hertford Drive Theresa Wright Travis Joseph Deptola and Nicholas Sean Miller 981 Holly Lynne Drive Patrick Stehley Ashley Redshaw 1179 Locust Ave. NVR Inc. Robert Varner Jr. and Kortney Fay Varner 2017 Pinnacle Way NVR Inc. John and Bonnie Winslow 2022 Pinnacle Way Mero South Park Ventures LLC NVR Inc. 4317 Zenith Ln Peerless Renovations LLC Payden Real Estate Investments LLC 4115 Brownsville Road Joseph Anton Galanko Thomas Stephen Paddick 200 Hidden Ridge Ct Unit 301 Mero South Park Ventures LLC NVR Inc. 2019 Pinnacle Way NVR Inc. Kirk Anthony and Samantha Eastham 2020 Pinnacle Way NVR Inc. James and Shani Halton 2030 Pinnacle Way Brian Gorny Eric and Casey Stewart 2512 Bonnie Dell Drive Estate of Catherine McDevitt David Bowman et al. and John Smith 1493 Greenbriar Drive Equity Trust Co. FBO IRA 200344505 Dayrenis Hermoso and Ruben Mata 6601 Library Road NVR Inc. David Gobbie and Tracy Weir 3009 Penbrook Drive NVR Inc. Gregory Daniel Simmons 3011 Penbrook Drive NVR Inc. Evan Jay Scherbanic 2029 Pinnacle Way Kelsey Salvador Hayden Doty and Dana Shearer 1200 Armstrong Drive Bluexball LLC Redxcube LLC 970 Cochran Mill Road Stephen Dilla Joshua and Erin Hall 851 Flowers Ave. Robert Varner Jr. chakra Ghimirey and Kumari Maya Khatiwoda 928 Fredericka Drive Northwest Land Co. LLC Hawthorne Partners 2 LLC 4293 Hawthorn Drive Nancy Halboth Marilyn Million 900 Hidden Ridge Ct Unit 203 NVR Inc. Karen Marie Janosko and Diana Lynn Ann Pakstis 301 Penbrook Drive NVR Inc. Dominick Garbriel Doleno and Patricia Waleko 2024 Pinnacle Way NVR Inc. Jonathan Robert and Samantha Lee Misurda 2025 Pinnacle Way Stephen Puskar Matthew Alexander Schwarzkopf & Kelsey Rearick 2965 Sebolt Road Charles Hall Cally Jean Fleming 2161 Stewart Road Nicole Auvil Brian Joseph Canonico 1881 Wallace Road Mero South Park Ventures LLC NVR Inc. 4302 Zenith Ln

$120,000. $295,000. $452,065. $210,000. $262,500. $140,000. $365,000. $330,000. $132,400. $470,820. $527,530. $80,000. $80,000. $161,000. $79,511. $418,975. $442,995. $57,000. $245,000. $56,000. $332,580. $327,780. $411,185. $270,000. $499,073. $280,000. $250,000. $159,135. $154,200. $344,910. $462,495. $426,180. $355,000. $56,682. $260,000. $80,000.

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Fairview St. 46 Stone Church Road 155 Viareggio Way 153 Viareggio Way 4145 Finleyville Elrama Road

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School News...School News Pleasant Hills Middle School Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive Benefits Community The Pleasant Hills Middle School’s annual Thanksgiving Food Drive again was a huge success, thanks to staff, students, families and members of the community coming together to help those in need. The drive has been a tradition for more than 20 years for PHMS students, staff and the community to provide food and again demonstrate the empathy District families have for those in need in the community.

All items collected during the PHMS Thanksgiving Food Drive were donated to the food bank at the Olivet United Presbyterian Church in West Elizabeth. Approximately 9,500 lbs. of food was donated. Middle school students and staff loaded the donations onto a 26-foot truck and unloaded the items at the church on Nov. 10.

“It was really fun; I feel like I helped others,” said Addison DeNardo, a PHMS eighth grade student who helped load and unload the donated items. “I’m very happy we got a lot of donations; it was a good outcome. Everyone in school has been excited to help because we knew it was a good cause. It makes me feel good.”

Members of the community began bringing food items to bins at the PHMS and McClellan Elementary School in mid-October.

Fans attending the Oct. 28 TJ football game helped “Pack the Truck” with the donations they brought to TJ Stadium.

According to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, more than 1 in 7 people are facing food insecurity in Southwestern Pennsylvania. During 2021-22, the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank received more than 16,000 direct calls for food assistance and distributed 42 million meals in its 11-county service area.

The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank distributes food through its network of more than 1,000 agencies, partners and programs and is a member of Feeding America, the leading domestic hunger-relief charity in the U.S.

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Pleasant Hills Middle School Students Recognized at WJHSD Board Meeting

Pleasant Hills Middle School (PHMS) students were recognized by the West Jefferson Hills School District Board during their November 16 meeting for serving as Student Council officers and their role in the school’s successful Thanksgiving Food JHIS Students recognized by the Drive.

WJHSD School Board (pictured L to R) WJHSD superintendent - Savannah Bell, Violet Comstock, Dr. Janet Sardon congratulates A total of 11 PHMS Giulianah Low and Zeke Sable JHIS student Zeke Sable students were recognized by the Board, Four Jefferson Hills Intermediate including seven for School students were recognized by the their efforts with the West Jefferson Hills School Board durannual food drive: ing Tuesday night’s monthly meeting.

Lucas Gisler, Dylan Fifth-grade students Savannah Bell, Hart, Riley Marlow, Violet Comstock, Giulianah Low and Mycah McCabe, Lila Zeke Sable were selected for recogniMoresea, Josh Tarpey tion for the essays they wrote about and Cooper Waterman.

“What does it mean to be a fifth-grade Each of the students student at JHIS and what are you most lauded for the food looking forward to this year?” Each drive donated at least 50 student read their essay at the meeting. items. Approximately Bell also read the district’s mission 9,500 lbs. of food was WJHSD superintendent Dr. Janet statement at the start of the session.

Sardon congratulates JHIS student donated to the food The students were introduced by Giulianah Low bank at the Olivet their fifth-grade homeroom teachers: United Presbyterian Church in West Elizabeth earlier this month, with PHMS students and staff loading and unloading the donations.

The PHMS Student Council Officers were also recognized and provided the Board with an update on some recent school events, including the “Tribute to the Troops” Veterans Day salute, the 8th grade class trip to the Flight 93 Memorial and the food drive. The 202223 PHMS Student Council Officers are: RJ Handshue, President; Delaney Arndt, Vice President; Lia Banks, Secretary and Mike Stock, Treasurer.

Students, teachers and administrators gathered for a group photo.

In December 2021, PHMS was re-designated as a Pennsylvania Donald Eichhorn “School to Watch.” Pleasant Hills Middle School was initially desMelissa Arndt, Angela Bell, Kelly Hartbauer and Amanda McWilliams. ignated as a School to Watch in 2014 and was re-designated in 2017. The Senior class representatives Angelina Buckiso, Nicholas Horgan and Annali Schools to Watch (STW) program recognizes schools achieving academic Thomas provided the Board with an update on some of the activities, achieve- excellence based on rigorous criteria established by the National Forum to ments, and upcoming events at Thomas Jefferson High School.

Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform.

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ALDERSON, Nancy Ellen, 96, of Pleasant Hills, died October 22.

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

ALLEN, Thomas, 99, of Bethel Park, died November 4. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park ANKROM, Pamela D. (BRAGG), 50, of South Park, died November 7.

Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home in South Park.

BARILLA, Jonathan C. “Jon”, 38, of Jefferson Hills, died November 5.

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

BARILLA, Rebecca D. “Becky” (MOORE), 68, of Jefferson Hills, died November 6. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township.

BARRY, Linda C., 59, of Jefferson Hills, died November 21. Arrangements

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

BARTOLOTTA, Joan (GRECO), 89, of Monongahela, died November 14.

Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

BAYTON, Robert C., 86, of Coraopolis (formerLY of South Park,), died October 27. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

BERGSTEDT, Margaret, 98, of Charleroi, died October 24.

Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi.

BETLER, Clifford S., 85, of Whitehall, died November 9.

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

BRNA, William F., 91, of Monongahela (Carroll Township), died November 15.

Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

BUCHER, Judith, 83, of Bethel Park, died November 7. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

BURDELSKI, Stephen C., 46, of Monongahela, died October 31.

Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home in South Park.

BURKLECA, Austin P., 24, of Bethel Park, died October 29. Arrangements

by David J. Henney Funeral Home in South Park.

CAGNEY, William “Bill” Thomas, 67, of West Mifflin, died November 1.

Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial

Recent Local Death Notices Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

CAVILL, Timothy J. “Tim”, 68, of South Park, died October 26.

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

CERQUA, Augusta M., 84, of Baldwin, died October 30.

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

CHERNICKY, Steve, 95, of Bethel Park, died November 21. Arrangements

by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

COLEMAN, Harry “Bill”, 72, of West Mifflin (formerly of Whitehall), died November 13. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

COOPER, Edith Mae, 92, of Fallowfield Township, died November 6. Arrangements by Hogan-Melenyzer Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi.

CRAWFORD, Jacqueline H., 90, of Pleasant Hills, died October 21.

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

CUNIAK, Janet C. (BLUMBERG), 67, of South Park, died November 2.

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

EUSEPI, Mary L. (PICCOLO), 100, of Donora, died October 24.

Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

FARKAS, Verna Nutting Prentice, 95, of Fallowfield Township, died November 14. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi.

FEE, John Samuel, 87, of Speers, died October 29. Arrangements by HoganMelenyzer Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi.

GERBER, Eugene, 94, formerly of Bethel Park, died October 31.

Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

GMITER, Kimberly S. (BEESON), 52, of Bethel Park, died October 30.

Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home in South Park.

GRIFFIN, Virginia Ann “Ginny”, 61, of Bethel Park, died November 14.

Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home in South Park.

HAMILTON, Thomas “TC”, Jr., 57, of Monongahela, died November 5.

Arrangements by Marshall Marra

Funeral Home in Monongahela.

HEINRICH, Alice M. (WIEDWALD), 79, of South Park, died November 15. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home in South Park.

HOLLAND, Helen, 91, of Bethel Park, died October 23. Arrangements

by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

HOLLAND, Jean L., 93, of Bethel Park, died October 31. Arrangements

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

HUBER, Lori Eileen, 65, of Fallowfield Township, died November 10. Arrangements by Hogan-Melenyzer Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi.

HUGHES, Sylvester “Sy”, 80, of Bethel Park, died November 17.

Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

HURL, Dorothy M., 98, of Jefferson Hills, died October 24. Arrangements

by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

JAMES, Thelma “Jean”, 92, of Bethel Park, died October 26. Arrangements

by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

JONES, Mary M. (McLEIGH), 93, of Bethel Park, died October 23.

Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home in South Park.

KASIOREK-WASSIL, Amy Louise, 56, of Bethel Park, died November 5.

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

B Juliet (RUDOLPH), 86, of Pleasant Hills, died October 29.

Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

KROLL, Michael J., 54, of Bethel Park, died November 15.

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

KLEER, Peter Anton, 84, of Library, died November 3. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home in South Park.

KRONEMER, David Gary, 72, of Charleroi, died October 27.

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

LEECH, Joyce Frances Lynn, 49, of Monongahela, died November 2.

Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

LEMPP, Laura J. (PAOLUCCI), 64, of South Park, died November 11.

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

LEWIS, Joshua, 32, of Jefferson Hills, died November 8. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

MARTUICE, Cheryl Lee, 63, of North Charleroi, died November 6.

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

MATTES, Dorothy J. (GLASS), 88, of Jefferson Hills, died November 17.

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

METROVICH, Edward, 85, of Finleyville, died October 21.

Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

MIZAK, Janet L., 69, of Finleyville, died October 30. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

MORROW, Beverly, 80, of Bethel Park, died November 13. Arrangements

by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

NELSON, Richard, 88, of Bethel Park, died November 18. Arrangements

by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

OSKEY, Ernest W., 80, of Bethel Park, died November 7. Arrangements

by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

PFEIFER, Mildred, 88, formerly of Bethel Park, died November 8.

Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

PFLUGER, Berneice (MAYER), 94, of Elizabeth Township, died October 21.

Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

PHENICIE, David Glenn, 76, of South Park, died November 4.

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

POGANY, Joseph Stephen, 87, of Baldwin-Willock, died October 30.

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

RAY, Margaret A. “Margie”, 79, of Finleyville (formerly of Library), died November 2. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home in South Park.

SCHIEGG, Roberta K. “Bobbi” (KOHN), 80, of Bethel Park, died November 22.

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

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Local Worship Local Ministry Helping the Homeless this Winter

By Charlotte Hopkins To combat homelessness in Pittsburgh and surrounding communities, the Homeless Ministry was established and is comprised of Christians from Catholic and nondenominational churches from all over the South and West Hills of Pittsburgh. The ministry will be meeting at Calvary Chapel South Pittsburgh, in West Elizabeth, on December 18, 2022, to fill 100 bags with essentials to pass out to homeless men and women and those recently recovering from homelessness. To fill the bags, they are welcoming donations of personal items and toiletries of all types including the following items.

Hats, Gloves, Socks, Lotion, Bandages, Bar Soap, Washcloths, Deodorant, Razors, Shaving Cream, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Shampoo and Conditioner, Feminine Hygiene Products, Men’s and Women’s Hoodies (S-3X).Donations can be dropped off at Calvary Chapel South Pittsburgh at 730 5th St, West Elizabeth, on Saturday, December 3rd, from 1:00-2:00 PM and on December 10th from 9:00-11:00 AM and 1:00-3:00 PM. For over ten years, the Homeless Ministry has met every Monday in Pittsburgh’s North Side. They plan to continue in their endeavors to assist the homeless and those who are taking steps to establish a stable living environment after experiencing homelessness.

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SCHMITT, Alice I. (DIDION), 90, of Bethel Park, died October 25.

Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home in South Park.

SCOTT, James Frank, 76, of Pleasant Hills, died October 21. Arrangements

by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills SELTMAN, Gregory “Gregg”, 64, of Bethel Park, died November 2.

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

SICKLES, Nancy J., 90, of Charleroi, died October 22. Arrangements by Hogan-Melenyzer Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi.

STARK, Heather Marie, 39, of Jefferson Hills, died October 30.

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

TRISCHLER, Mary E. “Betty”, 97, of Baldwin Borough, died November 16.

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

UHME, Donald P., 68, of Venetia, died November 20. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

VERCAMEN, Robert E. “Bob”, 88, of North Charleroi, died November 2.

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

ZOLLARS, Ruth L. (HART), 83, of South Park, died October 27.

Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home in South Park.

Candlelight Christmas Eve Celebration at Crossroads Ministries in Finleyville Christmas is a time of many traditions - glowing candles, gifts, meals and so much more! Amid your holiday preparations, we want to invite you to reflect on the true meaning of the season at Crossroads Ministries in Finleyville. You will experience familiar Christmas music, a message that is relevant and sure to be illuminating, and a moment of “Peace on Earth” as we enjoy a Candlelight Christmas Eve together. Christmas Eve Celebrations are at 2:00, 4:00, and 6:00 PM. Come and make some Christmas Memories!

Your entire family will enjoy A Candlelight Christmas Eve at Crossroads!

And as Christmas Day falls on Sunday this Year, we invite you to our special Christmas Day Celebration at 10:00 AM. Crossroads Ministries is located at 81 Walter Long Road, Finleyville PA 15332. For more information go to www.crsmin.com

Winter Solstice Service at UUCS in Smithton Set for Dec. 21 The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Smithton (UUCS) will observe a traditional Winter Solstice service to mark the return of the light and with it, the rebirth of our hopes and dreams for the coming year. Join us Wednesday December 21 at 7:00 p.m. (Pot luck dinner at 6 p.m.). We welcome you to join in this celebration with a pot luck dinner (bring something if you are able) and music

by Rich Ermlick and Jason Harvey. The church is located at 251 Second Street, in Smithton PA. For more information: Phone 724-872-5056, email- uucofsmithton@gmail.com. Visit us on Facebook or https://sites.google.com/view/uucofsmithton

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412-425-0342 AUTO LITE – Carbide Lamp with box. $65. 724872-6399 1988 CHEVY CELEBRITY – CL, Eurosport, 2 door, 6-cyl, 42,500 original miles. Good shape. $412, 884-0263 2011 FORD RANGER – Extended cab, high mileage, good shape, 5 speed manual, 2X, 6 cyl., one owner, tow package, $5,500. Text or call, 774269-3940 2004 TRAILBLAZER LT – Power sunroof, adjustable pedals, heated seats, electric front seat, adjusters, rear seat audio and air controls, new fuel filler and GM fuel pump, new front strut and springs.

Clean title. $4,500. 724-469-2114 CHEVY S-10 PICK-UP TRUCK – Crew cab, New inspection, new batteries, nw tires, high mileage.

Remote starter, bed liner. $2,500. 724-258-8086 TRUCK BED MAT – Rubber, exc. Condition. Fits F150, 6.5 ft bed. Paid $189 new. Selling for $50.

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83 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO - 2 door hardtop. No rust. 2,7000 miles make offer. 724-348-564 CHEVY MOTOR - 350 Small block. Aluminum, heads, thumper, cam. – Plenty of updates. Call Rick, 724-469-2114 2015 CAN AM WINDSHIELD – with hardware. Like New. $200. 724-797-3779 2012 SPORTSTER SMOKED WINDSHIELD – W/ clamps. Like new. $125. 724-797-3779 SISSY BAR – JP Cycle, twisted chrome, 20”, 1.D 7 ¾ (at bottom). New. $190 firm. 724-797-3779 WIDE GLIDE AIR CLEANER – chrome, with filter.

88 c.l. twin cam. $150. 724-797-3779 2-BIKE CARRIER – Thule. Attaches to 2” hitch. $100 or best offer. 412-835-8743 FORD F-150 FLOOR MATS – Rubber, Ford logo.

Front and rear, one piece. $40. 724-986-6051 (Lv. Mssg.)

CONVERSION VAN - 1988 Chevy G20, $1,000 OBO. 724-258-6277 NEW TOW BAR KIT - from a 2022 Towson. Lists for $450, asking $170. 412 882 4910.

BOAT FOR SALE - 1978 Bluefin B 16ft. includes boat, Johnson outboard motor, trolling motor, TeeNee Trailer, bimini, many extras. Completely redone, flashy & beautiful, must see to believe. $6,000. or best offer. 724 348 6528 DUNE BUGGY - 2007 Thunder Motor Sport Joyner 650 Sand Spider, Excellent condition. Only 173 miles. Garage kept. Winch and Owner's manual included. Asking $4,000 or make an offer Text or leave message at: (412) 999-4332 SELL YOUR ANTIQUE OR CLASSIC CAR. Advertise with us. You choose where you want to advertise.

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December 2022 --------- EDUCATION / TRAINING ----------ANCIENT AMERICAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY – The Ancient American Historical Society of Southwestern Pennsylvania is now accepting applications. Learn about the cultures who visited and inhabited our area and the eastern U.S. in ancient times – Columbus was last. The society does lectures, produces a newsletter, and is planning future field trips. Please write for more information and an application to LAR7436@aol.com

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--------- ITEMS FOR SALE----------INVICTA WATCH – Speedway collection, medium blue, trimmed in gold, night glow flame, fusion crystal, 52 millimeter, great Christmas gift. Paid $239, asking $50. 724-322-1253 DRILL DOCTOR – Brand new. Handyman 250. $40. 412-425-0342 CEMENT MIXER – Harbor Freight – 3.5 cubic feet.

412-425-0342 UNISET POINTS – plus condenser, GM V8 56-73. $6. 412-425-0342 GIRLS TWIN BED – 4 piece, bedroom set for sale.

2 sets available. Call Judy – 724-344-3238 MTD YARD MACHINES – Red, 5/22, 2-stage, New. $450. 724-375-557 LOG SPLITTER – Just 6 months old. Only 10 hours of use. Call Eric, 412-841-8755 MON VALLEY MEMORIAL PARK – 4 lots, Garden of the Cross, section 184C. $250 each. 412-3844374 LADIES MINK COAT – Full length, color: Autumn Haze, shawl collar. 3/4 length sleeve. $450 or OBO. 412-384-4374 AVON COLLECTOR – Red “Cape Cod” glassware.

Over 20 assorted pieces. $40. 412-384-4374 CORNER TV STAND – Oak color. 35Wx24Hx20D. $20. 412-384-4374

CLASSIFIEDS SPORTS CEREAL BOXES – Autographed Roberto Clemente Kellogg’s, 1995. Penguins Stanley Cup Champions, 1991 Wheaties. 724-938-8240 RE-VERBER-RAY – Overhead heater, Detroit radiant heater products. 724-797-2251 PISTOL - Bersa BP9 CC SA, 9MM with two clips. $250. Cash buyer, pays transfer fees. Call Jim, 412882-2905, Lv Mssg.

ATV – 2007 Honda Rancher. 800 miles, senior driven. 4x4 automatic. Everything works. $3,500, or OBO. 724-989-0609 CEMENT MIXER – Electric. $100. 724-989-0609 JOHN DEERE SNOW BLADE – 46-inch, like new. $200. 724-989-0609 TRAILER – 4x8 with sides. $800. 724-989-0609 JOHN DEERE – Riding tractor. 18 H.P., $350. 724989-0609 SYLVANIAN FAMILIES – Deluxe Family House, 1985 (in box). Includes furniture, accessories, bunny family. $25. Monongahela. Call/text for picture.

412-551-0752 PROJECTOR VIEWMASTER – Sawyers Standard, with screen and reels. $25. Monongahela. Call/text for picture. 412-551-0752 LICENSE PLATES – 14 misc., including Bicentennial State, ’76, trailer, truck, etc. $25. Monongahela.

Call/text for picture. 412-551-0752 VINTAGE CAMERAS – Five(5) with accessories. $25. Monongahela. Call/text for picture. 412-5510752 SNOW WHITE MOVIE POSTER – Large, professionally framed. $25. Monongahela. Call/text for picture. 412-551-0752 APPLIANCE DOLLY – Used, good condition. $45.

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CONCRETE SLABS – 24”x24”x2” Qty of 20. $3 each or all for $55. 724-872-6399 AUTO LITE – Carbide Lamp with box. $65. 724872-6399 HAND COFFEE GRINDER – Crosser. $25. 724872-6399 HAND HELD GPS – Explorist 200, like new, with box. $25. 724-872-6399 MADAME ALEXANDER BABY DOLL – 16-inches, in original box with tags, cries when tilled. $50. 412655-7576 WOODEN ROCKING HORSE – Amish made. $50.

412-655-7576 HUMMEL CHILD’S TEA SET – Made in Germany, new in box, never used. $10. 412-655-7576 SHIRLEY TEMPLE PAPER DOLL – “Authentic Reproduction” with photographs, never used. $5.

412-655-7576 GIRLS DRESS – Size 8, Red Velvet Therese brand, lace collar, satin sash. $20. 412-655-7576 JIM BEAM COLLECTIBLE – Woody Ford Wagon, no box, perfect shape. Only $25. 724-929-8259

KNOWLES COLLECTIBLE PLATES – Two(2), numbered and signed, surrounded by wood hanger – “Gone with the Wind” series. $5 each. 724-9298259 GOLD RIMMED GOBLETS – Mikasa. 4 boxes of 4.

Brand new, great deal at $3 per box. 724-929-8259 4 LARGE CANDY JARS – With glass suction lids.

Perfect. No chips or cracks. All for $3. 724-9298259 GLASS LAMPS – Two(2), brass and white. Beautiful and perfect. Both for $10. 724-929-8259 DEER CAMBREL – With scale and hoist. $50. 724366-9524 BOMBER COAT – Women’s, long, size M, with real gray fox collar. Purchased from Macy’s for $800.

Selling for $50. Great Christmas Gift. 724-3669524 WOODEN WORK TABLE – Heavy Duty, 4ft x 8ft. $150. 724-366-9524 COFFEE TABLE – Ashley Oak with slate top. Has wheels. $100. 724-366-9524 JOHN DEERE SNOW PLOW – fits old model 345, hydraulic with weights. $100. 724-366-9524 ELECTRIC FISH KNIFE – And large fluke anchor. $40. 724-366-9524 BEAUTY SHOP PICTURES – 4ft x 3 ft, Have two. $100 for both. 724-366-9524 CARPET REMNANTS – White. $25. 724-3669524 HUNTING BIBS AND JACKET – Briar proof, Size XL, New. Amish Made. $50. 724-366-9524 ONE TOUCH VERIO TEST STRIPS – three(3) full bottles, and 1.5 bottle. Approx 250 test strips. 724489-0139 STEELERS JACKETS – Mens, Size XL, very good condition. 4 jackets in all. Call for details. $15 each.

724-489-0139 BLACK LEATHER JACKET – London Fog, size XL. Very good condition. $15. 724-489-0139 TOTES WINTER JACKET – Black, never worn, size XL. $15. 724-489-0139 MEN’S SUITS – Size 42. Never worn. 1 navy blue.

1 gray-black. $20 each. 724-489-0139 CULTIVATOR – Craftsman, 4-Cycle. $150. 724366-9524 RECORD CABINET - For Vinyl albums. $50. 724366-9524 CRICHTON EXPLORE AIR 2 - New, used once, paid $220 asking $120. Call 724-929-6167.

STORM DOOR - 36" x 81" Larson. Cranberry Full View, 2 Yrs. old, $200. 724-938-8482 SEVERAL BOXES OF CARTRIDGES - $10/box.

412-889-5035 HOBNAIL MILK GLASS - 45 plus pieces. Bowls, candy dishes, vases, salt/pepper, sugar/creamer, candlesticks, more. $150 for all. 412-719-6436.

DOG KENNEL - 5' x 5' x 5' Fencemaster Laurelview.

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New. $175. 412-719-6436.

CHRISTMAS TREE - NEW in box, 5 feet plus 3 sets of 50 star twinkle lights, NEW. 724-379-6571 GOLF ACCESSORIES - Call for list. 724-379-6571 EDGER - Southland SWLE0799. Won't start.

Includes unused replacement parts. Selling “as is” $150. 412-535-3744 PACKING PEANUTS – Clean, 4 large bags, approx 6+ cubic feet. $25. 412-535-3744 BBQ SET - 16 pieces with Carrying Case. NEW. $7.

Call 724-684-4695 MINI BLINDS - Three(3) 1-inch Vinyl White. 35 x 64i n. Light Filtering. New in Box. $5 each. 724-6844695.

PUZZLES - Two(2) 550 pcs. Christmas Scenes in Sealed Boxes. $4 for both. 724-684-5531.

LAWN EDGER - Garden Tool. Manuel. $7. 724684-5531.

AUDIO/VIDEO CABINET - 2 Doors Oak w/Keylock.

Holds CDs/DVDs/Video Tapes. Originally $180. Sell for $46. 724-684-5531.

BEAUTIFUL SILVER PLATE - A variety of 34 pieces.

Sold either as a group for $125 or best offer or sold individually. Pieces are in good condition and are available immediately. Call Ann 412-709-0475 for more information.

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TREADMILL - Fitnation Slim, 3 horsepower, folds up, electric. $200. 412-691-7082 SNAILAX MASSAGER - For neck/back; heated; electric, like new, $25. 412-691-7082 CLOTHES RACK - 2 tier, cloth shelf on bottom, 36" wide/goes to 7'H. $25. Obo. 412-691-7082.

ROCKING CHAIR - Toddlers, Wooden. $50. 724348-5017 CHAINSAW - 14 Inch, Electric, McCulloch, $65.

724-348-5017 AIR MATTRESS - Single size (blue) like new, size: 4 x 42 x 6. (2 Minute Inflation Time) $20. 724-3485017 IMAGINARIUM EXPRESS MEGA TRAIN WORLD SET - 80 + Pieces, 30 Track Pieces (Plastic), 6 vehicles, 45 play pieces, (people & landscaping), Original Box with instructions. Ages 3+. $20 724-348-5017 HOME BEER MAKING KIT - 1 gallon – Craftabrew.

All accessories, instruction booklet. $25. 724-9411728 CHRISTMAS TREE STAND - Will support any size tree. Heavy Metal. $5. 724-684-5531.

CANDLES - 12 inch Tapered. Box of 10. $5. 724684-5531.

CHRISTMAS CANDLES - 10 Assorted. All for $5.

724-684-5531.

CHINAWARE Service for 6.

Plates/Cups/Saucers/Bowls. From 1947. All for $15.

724-684-5531.

TALL FRAMELESS BACKPACK - JanSport Rainier, adjustable straps and belt, 5200 CU. in. capacity. $35. 724-941-1728 P BUCKLEY MOSS - Autographed 1990 ABBY Framed Print - Girl with Umbrella 148/1000. $95.

724-941-1728 STEELERS SUPER BOWL 40 & 43 - Sports Illustrated Commemorative Footballs, 12” long. Price for both $30. 724-941-1728 STEELERS SUPER BOWL X - Championship pennant, 30”. Some tape marks. $25. 724-941-1728 GIRLS 4 PIECE BEDROOM SET - Ivory with gold trim: bed, 5 drawer dresser, night stand and desk with chair. $80. 412-835-7277.

ANTIQUE WOODEN DESK - has the old fashioned mail slots inside. $150. Leave a message at 412384-6245 ANTIQUE ROUND TABLE - with cained chairs. $150. Leave a message at 412-384-6245 CURIO CUPBOARD - cherry overlay. $140. Leave a message at 412-384-6245 4 GOOD YEAR ASSURANCE TIRES – M&S P225/55R17 $100. 412-260-3414 CUSTOM MANNLICHNER MAUSER – 7x57 caliber with scope. Was asking $850. Will take $750. – Beautiful gun – smooth mauser action – will send pics. 724-379-8261

CLASSIFIEDS PUZZLES (2) 550 PCS - Christmas Scenes in Sealed Boxes. $4 for both. Call 724-684-5531.

FANCY TEAPOTS - perfect condition $4/ea. Call after 4 pm. 412-400-1617 CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS -- White or colored $1 or $3/string. Call after 4 pm. 412-400-1617 STROLLER – Super nice. Like new. Unbelievably only $10. 724-929-8259 WOODEN CANDELABRA’S – Four(4) with large candles. 14”, 13”, 12” 11”. Great deal at only $5.

724-929-8259 AMERICAN ANIMAL STEINS – Set of three.

Created for Tom O’Brien by Brazil Co. in 2000. Only $15. 724-929-8259 BEDROOM SET – Dresser, mirror, 5 drawer cabinet, 2 lamp tables, cedar chest. Lite silver, good condition. $195 OBO. 724-348-5243 T 1-11 WOOD SHEET – 36” wide x 82.5” high. $7.00 OBO. 724-348-5243 ELECTRIC SMOKER – Masterbuilt. Seldom used. $45. 412-952-7527 FURNITURE MISC. – Couch, $150. Large book case, $1,300. Executive desk – cherry wood, $400 or best offer. Chaise lounge, $300. 724-544-2015 MON VALLEY MEMORIAL PARK – Donora, 4 lots, 1 vault, $500 each. 724-747-9030 or 843-2158909 BICYCLE – ‘retro’ – Ladies. 412-233-4194 or 412527-1171 INCUMBENT EXERCISE BIKE – New. 412-2334194 or 412-527-1171 TREADMILL – Large. 412-233-4194 or 412-5271171 CHINA CUPBOARD - 412-233-4194 or 412-5271171 DINING ROOM – Table, Hutch, Buffet – 1 ext. 6 highback chairs. Good condition. Solid wood. Free.

You haul. 724-379-8118 TRUCK BED MAT – Rubber, exc. Condition. Fits F150, 6.5 ft bed. Paid $189 new. Selling for $50.

724-344-8798 PACK ‘N PLAY – Graco, Infant/toddler. Very good condition. Includes mattress and sheets. Can send photos. $40. 724-344-8691 EXTENSION LADDER – Alumninum, 40-ft, Asking 4150. Text 412-736-5097 MEC 12 AND 20 GAUGE RELOADERS - $150 each. 412-952-7527 CHEVY 350 SMALL BLOCK – Plenty of updates.

Call Rick, 724-469-2114 NANCY ANN STORY BOOK DOLLS – 1940’s and early 1950’s. $20 each. 412-427-9690 CROSSBOW – Ten Point Stealth. Cadillac of crossbows. Tree stand, broadheads, arrows, tons of extras. Too many to list! $750. 724-366-9524 LAWN ROLLER – Tow behind. All steel. $100 OBO. 724-258-6431

TOW BEHIND BRUSH HOG – Trail Mower, 57”. $3,000 OBO. 724-258-6431 4 BED RISERS - Easily prop foots of bed on risers for a sturdy lift, gives more under the bed storage space; great for dorm room, $12. 412-736-6223 SHERWIN WILLIAMS DURATION PAINT - color is Dover White, satin finish, $50 per gallon. Have 2 gallons. 412-736-6223 MIRROR - Rectangular-shaped glass mirror 4 ft x 1 ft, $20. 412-736-6223 HANGING CHANDELIER - with 3 lights, frosted white globes and silver chain. $25. 724-909-2163 CANISTER VACUUM - Filter queen. $100. 412445-2701 TABLE AND BOOTH - Steel legs. $75. 412-4452701 LAZY SUSAN - Ceramic. $60. 412-445-2701 SMOKER - $30. 412-445-2701 AUDIO/VIDEO CABINET - 2 Doors Oak with Key Lock.

Holds CDs/DVDs/Video Tapes. $46. 724-684-5531.

HARMON/KARDON - Deck. $50. 724-986-3152 HOYT MAGNATEC COMPOUND BOW - In good condition. Weight 50-60lb, length 27-29.5", including 17 carbon fiber arrows, extra quiver, sights and trigger glove plus other extras. All encased in a Plano Lock Protector Case. $250. 412-327-0825.

SAVAGE – 11/111, long range hunter, 7mm Rem mag., DNX scope mounts, no scope. $400 OBO. 724-344-8798 HALOGEN HEADLIGHT BULBS - #9004, #9005, #9006, $4 each. 412-425-0342 STRIPING PAINT – Flourescent orange. 4 cans. $10. 412-425-0342 STEELERS SWEATER SHIRTS – Size, XL. $5 each.

724-489-0139 PITTSBURGH PENGUINS – Sweatshirt. Size XL. $5.

724-489-0139 STEELERS FLAG - $5. 724-489-0139 WVU FLAG - $5. 724-489-0139 CRYSTAL ‘SASAKI’ STEMWARE – 7 goblets, 6 champagne, 7 claret wine, 8 cocktail, 8 cordials, 7 juice. Original box, excellent, unused condition. $200. 304-218-9700 VERTICAL BLINDS - (33” x 42”) (68” x 58) $25 for each or $100 for all. 724.986.3152 .45 RECORDS - 45s/ LPs from 1950-90. Pop, oldies, country, Motown 724.986.3152 OAK OVAL TABLE - And four chairs $250 or best offer. 412-508-7051 SHERWIN WILLIAMS INTERIOR SUPER PAINT 5-Gal. container -Satin Color. ARG05 $200. 412508-7051 CHAMPAGNE GLASSES – 5.5 oz. anchor hocking.

Tempered glass. 3 dozen per box. 7 boxes available.

Great for catering/wedding reception. $60 per box of 3 dozen. 304-218-9700

December 2022 VINTAGE RTR SPEAKERS – Stereo speakers, RTR 300-D series. Audiophile, USA quality made. Vintage paid, exc. Condition. Serial # AD00015, AD 00078.

42”H x 12”D x 14”W. $300. 304-218-9700 FOSTORIA BAROQUE GLASSES – Clear glass water goblets, $10 each. 1-dozen available.

Champagne-sherbert; $8 each. 1-dozen available.

New, unused condition. 304-218-9700.

BABY GRAND PIANO – Kimball. Nice condition, recently tuned. $600 OBO. 412-983-8076 U.S. STAMPS – Used. 30,000 for $175. 724-7463396 SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM – Never used. 4-channel, 3 cameras, and 7” color monitor. 724-938-8240 2-BIKE CARRIER – Thule. Attaches to 2” hitch. $100 or best offer. 412-835-8743 TRUCK BED STORAGE BOX – for pick-up trucks. $15. 412-425-0342 BASKETBALL HOOP – Portable/Adjustable height, weights and new ball. $125. 724-379-6571 FIRST DAY ISSUE POSTAL COVERS – 50 states birds & flowers, in tan leather album. Valuable collection “1982”. $50. 724-929-8259 BUDWEISER COLLECTIBLE STEINS – Three(3), still in box, all numbered and dated. Beautiful, perfect condition. $10 each. 724-929-8259 14” DOLL STAND – Connoisseur Collection. In original box – hand painted, porcelain head and lavish details. $5. 724-929-8259 32 FT LADDER - blue tip Werner $200 call 724 328-4537 RUBBERMAID SHED - 7' x 8' new condition $400.

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DVD/CD/VCR CABINET - 6' Hx34"Wx10"D.7 shelves. New condition. $60. 724-314-3014 EXERCISE EQUIPMENT - Health rider $20. Gazelle free style cross trainer $20. Jake cardio cruiser $10.

All for $30. 724-314-3014...

STIHL CHAINSAW - with case -Farm Boss Model, like new, $275. 412-251-7291 SHOOTING REST - CALDWELL DFT 2 - $160. 412405-8139 SHOOTING REST/VISE - STEADY POINT - $50 412-405-8139 RIFLE SCOPE - NIKON Prostaff, 4-16x50mm, SF/BDC - $350. 412-405-8139 BLACK AND DECKER - sander and jig saw. $35.

412-655-9127 QUILT RACK - homemade. $20. 412-655-9127 WII GAMING SET - Complete. $50. 412-6559127 L.P. RECORD CABINET – Wood grain, glass door.

38” H x 19” W x 15” D. 3 shelves and lower record rack. Exc. Condition. $60. 724-348-5243 THE CLUB STEERING WHEEL LOCK - (1) for SUV’s, (1) for cars. Red. $40 for both. 724-941-1728

December 2022 OSCILLOSCOPE TEKTRONIX 7603 - Very clean good working order. $300. 724-941-8728 RIFLE STOCK - Fajen thumbhole, NOS Rem 700 gray laminate. $120. 724-941-8728 BUNK BEDS - Never Used, Heavy Duty Oak Finish $300 724-747-9216 1940’S DESK - leather top, normal wear and tear, $40. Call 412 835-5946 WOMAN'S BIKE - original Raleigh Sprite 5 Speed Made in England, Collectors item top of the line. $150. OBO. 412-721-7072 MEN'S BIKE - Marin 10 speed Mountain Trail, like new, Aluminum frame$150. OBO. 412-721-7072 RIGID – Pro pipe threading set. ½” to 2”, includes pipe cutter and reamer with tri-stand. $300. 724260-0283 HUNTING BOOTS – 1 pair of LaCrosse hunting boots with felt PAC, outdoorsman, size 11. $25.

412-563-7075 FISH TANK – 75 gallon, with beautiful stained wood stand, with filter. $200. 724-258-627 SMOOTH STEEL DOORS – 32” exterior, new, left or right. $150 ach. 724-258-6277 LIFETIME SHED - 7'x8' Like new, only used for 3 yrs. $430. 724-314-3014 ASSORTED HAND TOOLS - drills, ladder, and much more. DeWalt and Ryobi, Great condition looking for a good home. Reasonable offers considered.Call 412-715-7667. Please leave a message.

ELECTRIC LAWN MOWER - Black & Decker, very good condition with lawn bag & mulcher,3 years old, $125. contact Valerie 412-253-5267 GUN CARTRIDGES - $10/box. Call 412-8895035 VINTAGE DESK - (1940s?) leather top, dark wood, 30H, 44W, 22D, good/fair condition $40; 5 drawer, maple chest of drawers, 46H, 31W, 17D, very good condition; $30. (can email pictures) 412-835-5946

SEEBURG JUKEBOX CARTRIDGES/PARTS – 724986-3152 18” LINCOLN CHROME WHEELS - 724-9863152 OLD 45/LP RECORDS - (rock n roll )724-986-3152 JEFFERSON MEMORIAL PARK – Interested in purchasing 4 adjoining lots. 724-470-7258. If no answer, please leave message.

JUKEBOXES/PINBALL MACHINES - 724-9863152 CONVERTIBLE CARS - 1950’s/60’s. 724-9863152 BUYING SPORTS CARDS – Baseball Cards, Basketball Cards and Football Cards. Don’t throw out that old box of cards from your kid or ex-husband!

Give me a call first. Paying Cash. 412-760-2291 WANTED OLD FISHING TACKLE - Lures, Reels, Tackle Boxes, Minnow Buckets, Fly Reels / Rods etc. the older the better. Call 412-414-8464, if no answer please leave a message.

OLD HOT WHEEL CARS - Redlines. Has the red ring on the tires. Made from 1968 to 1977. A few or your collection, I am willing to look at them. Can meet.

Also have PayPal. 724-984-9085 OLD INSULATORS - buying porcelain or glass insulators used on utility poles or along RR tracks, also lightning rods. 724-782-0539.

BUYING VINTAGE SPORTS AND NON-SPORTS CARDS - Autographs, ticket stubs and programs.

724-205-8620purchasing 4 adjoining lots. 724470-7258. If no answer, please leave message.

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DOG WANTED – Looking to buy a dog. Call Audrey.

412-233-6730 MON VALLEY MEMORIAL PARK – 4 lots, 1 vault. $500 each. 724-747-9030 or 843-215-8909 JEFFERSON MEMORIAL CEMETERY – Companion Lawn Crypt for 1 or 2. Garden of Pillars.

Includes perpetual care. $2,500. 412-489-5699 MON VALLEY MEMORIAL CEMETERY – Lot 130, block 5, single burial lot. $450. 724-872-0721 SPACE FOR SUBLET – Belle Vernon area, great location. Available weekday mornings, weekday afternoons, and weekends. 412-758-8352 SELLING A FARM OR HOUSE? Advertise it here and neighboring publications. We can help you. Contact MACnet MEDIA @ 800-450-6631 or visit our site at MACnetOnline.com SELLING YOUR OWN PROPERTY? Need to advertise it in your local paper and others like it? We have the placement services to help you. Contact MACnet MEDIA @ 800-450-6631 or online at MACnetOnline.com

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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 @ 724-9415737.

AKC FEMALE GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS - With AKC paperwork, fully vetted, ready 9/1/22. 412973-7447 DOG BARN – Insulated, shingle roof, siding. 15’ x 12’ x 5’ high. Cost $4,000 to make – will sell for $400. 724-366-9524

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

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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.

SERVICES CONCRETE WORK - Retaining walls, driveways, all types of cement repair work, free estimate, reasonable (412) 889-5035 Keep It Simple Handyman Services -- electric, plumbing, all your handyman needs. Call 412-2535163

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

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

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----------- ITEMS WANTED -------DOG WANTED – Looking to buy a dog. Call Audrey.

412-233-6730 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 WANTED ANTIQUES – Sterling silver, old Christmas decorations, old lamps, oriental rugs, paintings, crocks with blue decorations, gold jewelry. Jim Gillespie at 412-979-7050 or home 724-348-6203.

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

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

What is the name of Jim Caldwell’s new book?

Whi is the WPIAL coach with 300 wins?

When is Rostraver Townships Chrismas Celebration?

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

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