Mon Valley Messenger September 2011

Vol. 1, Issue 2

2011

SEPTEMBER

Home & Garden Guide Page 46

SPORTS:

Mon Valley Equestrians Ride To The Top Page 40

INDEX: Local News . . . . . . . 3 Places To Go . . . . . . 4 Business . . . . . . . . 27 Health . . . . . . . . . . 34 Sports . . . . . . . . . 38 Kids & Family . . . . 42

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Held for Rostraver Township Sewage Authority Office

School News . . . . 43 Food & Dining . . . 52 Entertainment . . . 53 Worship . . . . . . . 54 Seniors . . . . . . . . . 56 Classifieds . . . . . . . 58

Mon Valley Job Fair Connects Employers With Potential Employees

A Front row (l-r): Bernie Zunic, Elaine Phillips, Dennis Manown, Gary Dilmore, John Kosco, Walt Johnson Second row (l-r): Tom Patterson, State Rep. Ted Harhai, William Callaway, Tom Aikens, for St. Senator Kim Ward's Office, Ron Kesten, Mary Esther Antal, Debby Puglia

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ribbon cutting and open house was held on Friday, August 5 at offices of the Rostraver Township Sewage Authority located at 1744 Rostraver Road, Belle Vernon. The Sewage Authority moved from the Rostraver Township Municipal Building in to this new office space in August of 2010. The space, which previously housed AAA, has been updated and modified to fit the needs of the Authority. The Sewage Authority holds monthly board meetings in the new facility and sewage development meetings throughout the year.

Attending the ribbon cutting and open house were Sewage Authority board members, Greater Rostraver

Chamber of Commerce board members, State Representative Ted Harhai,Tom Aikens of State Senator Kim Ward's office, Elaine Phillips, Rostraver Township Treasurer and Tax Collector, and Vince Tucceri, Authority Solicitor.

The current board of directors for the Sewage Authority includes, Dennis Manown, Gary Dilmore, John Kosco, William Callaway, and Walt Johnson, Manager. Former member, Gerald Smith who passed away last year, was very instrumental in obtaining the building and having the Authority maintain their own office space. A proclamation in honor of Gerald Smith has been named.

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re you unemployed? Looking for work? Do you need training or education? Or if you are an employer, are you seeking good employees? The 2011 Mon Valley Job Fair will be on Thursday, October 6 from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. at the Willow Room, located in Belle Vernon.

The Mon Valley Job Fair has been an annual event since 2002. Last year’s job fair connected 51 employers and/or training providers with over 350 job seekers. There were many available positions with over 150 various job openings in the healthcare, manufacturing, retail, finance and insurance, construction, customer service, nonprofit, energy, human resources, skilled trades, information and technology and transportation industries.

There is a reasonable non-refundable registration fee for employers and training providers. Any employer or training provider wanting to be a sponsor will be highlighted at the event. For more information, call 724379-4750 ext 106.

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Grandparents’ Weekend Celebrated at Pennsylvania Trolley Museum

Thank you for the “Mon Valley Messenger�

As a business owner in the Valley, I know how difficult it is to get our message to the public. Where to advertise our service or wares creates a dilemma not knowing who reads what. The premier issue of your publication has already proven to be a good investment.

As a member of the Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce, we took advantage of advertising in the premiere issue. In just a few days after the publication hit the streets we had new customers who were happy to learn of our existence.

Prior to the first issue I had agreed to be a distribution spot. Since we have limited counter space, I was limited to the number of issues I could display. It was amazing how quickly our supply diminished. We have managed to retain one copy that we keep on the counter.

Not only have we gotten new customers who picked up a copy somewhere else, but our customers enjoy reading the publication while visiting BJ’s Diner in Charleroi. Comments such as, “I really appreciate this community newspaper,� I’m learning about businesses that I didn’t know existed,� and “It’s a nice paper to read and keep,� are some of what I’ve heard.

Again, thank you for the “Mon Valley Messenger,� a link for the many communities that make up the Mon Valley. We at BJ’s Diner wish you much success and look forward to future issues.

Bring the grandkids to the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum and give them a glimpse of the world you knew growing up, the era when trolleys ruled the streets. Grandparents who bring grandchildren will receive half-price senior admission all weekend long September 10-11 to celebrate National Grandparents Day. Grandparents can treat themselves and the grandkids to an affordable afternoon of nostalgia and use the museum to bring a bygone era to life. Activities include unlimited trolley rides, tours of the Trolley Display Building (which houses more than 30 streetcars), tours of the restoration shop, complimentary cookies and coffee, and a play trolley and activities for kids.

Admission is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors (62+) or $4 for seniors with grandchildren, $6 for children (3-15) and children under age 3 are free. Trolley rides and tours depart at 15 minutes past each hour. Hours are 10am to 5pm (last ride at 4:15pm).

To reach the Museum, take I-79 South to Exit 41 Racetrack Road or I-79 North to Exit 40 Meadow Lands or Route 19 to Racetrack Road, and then follow the blue signs to the Museum. For further information call 724-228-9256 or go to www.patrolley.org.

Joanna Blair, co-owner BJ’s Diner, Charleroi

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All Letters to the Editor must be signed and must contain the author’s return address and telephone number for verification. Letters will be printed as submitted whenever possible; however, we reserve the right to edit for length, clarity, and taste, and to refuse to publish any and all letters received. Letters to the Editor represent the unsolicited opinions of our readers and do not reflect the views or opinions of the Union-Finley Messenger, its owners, editorial board, or writing staff. No compensation is offered for any submission, and the author assumes all responsibility for the accuracy and ramifications of their submission.

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PLACES to GO THINGS to SEE STUFF to DO CHARLEROI FARMERS’ MARKET – Every Thursday through October. The market is held in the Charleroi Market House located at 423-427 McKean Ave. from 3 to 6 p.m.

COUNTRY CLASSIC JAM – Wednesday nights from 8-11 p.m. at Carroll Township American Legion, Monongahela. $3 admission, great food, smoke free, friendly atmosphere.

KNITTERS NIGHT – The Memory Tree and Yarn Branch, 1015 Chess St., Monongahela, every Thursday night in September, 6:30-9 p.m. Knitters of all ages and levels get together to work on their knitting projects. Beginners welcome; we’ll teach you to knit. No charge. For more information, call 724-258-6758. Knitters Morning is every Tuesday morning in September from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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18th ANNUAL PENNSYLVANIA ARTS & CRAFTS COLONIAL FESTIVAL – General Westmoreland’s Countryside, Westmoreland Fairgrounds near Greensburg, (rain or shine) September 2 and 5, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Over 500 “pioneer” men and women in over 220 exhibit booths.

SEPTEMBER 4

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 75 YEAR ANNIVERSARY – The Belle Vernon Church of the Nazarene will be celebrating 75 years of ministry with a special all-day event at the church. An informal coffee fellowship will start the day at 9:30 a.m., followed by the celebration service at 10 a.m.

Lunch and entertainment to follow.

have until the day of the race to sign up.

Applications to participate can be filled out online at www.littlegreatrace.com or can be picked up at Vitale State Farm insurance at 205 McKean Ave. in Charleroi, PA.

ELRAMA COMMUNITY DAY – Elrama Firehall, 1-10 p.m. Karl Lukitsch Polka Band, 2-5:30 p.m; Todd Jones, 6:30-10 p.m.

There will be BBQ, lamb, beef, pork, beverages, games, and fun for the whole family.

Volunteers are welcome.

FINLEYVILLE COMMUNITY DAY – 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. A day full of fun, good food, drinks, crafts, antiques, vendors and so much more. Vendors, entertainers and talent wanted. Vendors can contact Ellen Brawdy at 724-348-6178; general information, call Sandy Mayak at 724-258-2090; talent, musicians, etc., contact Melanie at 412818-0573.

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SCRAPBOOKING 101 – The Memory Tree and Yarn Branch, 1015 Chess St., Monongahela, 2 – 4:30 p.m. Learn the basics of scrapbooking. Cost of $15 includes initial supplies. Also offered September 20. Call for appointment at 724258-6758.

SEPTEMBER 7

AWANA CLUB MEET ‘N’ GREET - The AWANA Club invites parents of children ages 3 years through 8th grade to join them for a “Meet-n-Greet” to kick off their new season. It will be held in the Fellowship Hall in Pricedale Union Church in Belle Vernon at 6:30 p.m. Please contact Audra Gminder at 724-929-9588.

CROCHET IN THE AFTERNOON – The Memory Tree and Yarn Branch, 1015 Chess St, Monongahela, every Wednesday afternoon in September, 1-3:30 p.m. Crocheters of all ages and levels work on their projects.

Beginners welcome. No charge. For more information, call 724-258-6758.

SEPTEMBER 8

GAMEON! – Starting September 8 at Donora Public Library. The Wii is out every Thursday 2:30 – 6:30 p.m. Play Sports, Mario Party 8, or Just Dance2. A “Settlers of Catan” game club is in the works as well.

Email DonoraLibrary@gmail.com for more information.

ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY MONTHLY MEETING – 6:00 p.m. in the Historic Old Fells Methodist Church, located at 800 Fellsburg Road, Belle Vernon. The program will begin at 7:00. The public is welcome to attend the meeting and refreshments and cookies served.

SEPTEMBER 9 – 11

MARY AND MARTHA JOY FELLOWSHIP ANNUAL RETREAT – Camp Sonrise Mountain in Markleysburg, PA. The cost for the weekend is $79.00, which includes two nights’ lodging and 5 meals, or $27 for Saturday only, which includes 3 meals. For a retreat flier, which contains the reservation form and all of the pertinent information, please call Virgie Vidil at 412-384-4882.

SEPTEMBER 10

25th ANNUAL CHARLEROI LITTLE GREAT RACE - 8 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. The course is a 5k (3.1 miles) race for runners and walkers. General registration is $20 and

BRIDAL FAIR/FASHION SHOW – Space is available for this special event at Washington Crown Center. Call 724-2251838 for additional details. Discount rates are available. Bridal fashion show features Sorrelle Bridal Salon. Reserve your space today.

COAL AND COKE HERITAGE MUSIC FESTIVAL – Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus, noon. Music lineup includes Johnny Angel and The Halos, Harold Betters, The Stickers, NewLanders and more. Festival celebrates the culture, labor and music of the coal and coke region of southwestern Pennsylvania and features ethnic foods of the region, local arts and crafts, the popular Kiddie Koal Mine, S.H.I.F.T. Car Show and fireworks! Tickets are $5 in advance or at the gate. Children ages 4 and younger and miners are admitted free. Details at www.coalandcokemusicfest.org.

CHILDREN’S THEATRE CLASSES REGISTRATION – The Grand Theatre in Elizabeth is holding registration from 10

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SEPTEMBER 10-11

GRANDPARENTS’ WEEKEND AT PA TROLLEY MUSEUM – September 10-11, 10 a.m. -5 p.m. (last ride at 4:15 p.m.), Unlimited trolley rides, tours of the Trolley Display Building (which houses more than 30 streetcars), tours of the restoration shop, complimentary cookies and coffee, and a play trolley and activities for kids.

Admission is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors (62+) or $4 for seniors with grandchildren, $6 for children (3-15) and children under age 3 are free. Trolley rides and tours depart at 15 minutes past each hour. For further information, call 724-228-9256 or go to www.patrolley.org.

SEPTEMBER 11

MEMORIAL TRIBUTE – Chess Park, Monongahela, 6 p.m. Sponsored by Monongahela Woman’s Club. Music, speakers, and salutes to our nation by various military and veterans groups. For additional information, please call 724-258-4502 or 724-258-5631.

9-11 CAR CRUISE – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rostraver Central V.F.C., 1100 Fells Church Rd., Belle Vernon. Top 10 trophies along with Best in Show, free dash plaques to the first 75 registered cars, 50/50 drawing, raffles, door prizes, food, refreshment, DJ, music. For more information, call 724-3795036 or visit www.rostravercenter.com.

SEPTEMBER 14

NOOK EREADER WORKSHOP – 5:30 – 7 p.m. at Donora Public Library. A representative from Barnes and Noble will demonstrate a Nook and answer questions and troubleshoot problems. They will bring several of the eReaders for participants to explore.

SEPTEMBER 15 - 16

FALL STORY TIME AT ROSTRAVER PUBLIC LIBRARY – Fall sessions begin Thursday, September 15 and Friday, September 16 and run for 12 weeks. Open to children 3 to 5 years of age. Space is limited to 16 children per class. For information, call 724-379-5511. The Library is located at 700 Plaza Drive, Belle Vernon, PA. SEPTEMBER 17

GREATER MONESSEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY FLEA MARKEt – 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. located in the former Milsom Store building at 501 Donner Avenue. Items for the sale can be dropped off at the Heritage Museum or Public Library during regular business hours. Monessen Library is temporarily located at Eastgate 11.

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GREATER MONESSEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY HERITAGE MUSEUM FUNDRAISER – Starting at 10 a.m. and for a $5.00 entrance fee at the Heritage Museum. Each person can go to various “Cookie Stations” that will be set up and sample ethnic cookies featured in the Monessen Memories Cookbook. Each participant will receive a dozen assorted cookies.

VICTORY COMMUNITY DAY – Victory P.M. Church, 2801 Douglas Run Road, Elizabeth, 2-6 p.m. Free food and refreshments. Central Blood Bank donations will start at 1 p.m. The Narrow Way Motorcycle Club Ministry will display a 1972 Plymouth Duster Dragster and a 1970 Dodge Super Bee Dragster. Event features chainsaw carving, silent auction, music by the Good News Blues, Magician with a Message, a bounce house and crafts for kids.

FIRST WOUNDED VETERAN’S CAR SHOW – Charleroi Chamber of Commerce parking lot, Charleroi (rain date September 24). Sponsored by American Legion Riders Post #22, Charleroi. Includes 50/50, door prizes, food and drinks, D.J. All proceeds go to wounded veterans.

FALL FESTIVAL – Trax Farm, 528 Trax Road, Finleyville, every weekend starting on September 17 thru October 30, 10 am-5 pm. Hayride to pumpkin patch and pick your own pumpkin, four-acre corn maze, petting zoo, pony rides, pumpkin painting, fresh-made cider, over 15 varieties of apples, candy apples, pumpkin gobs, and other seasonal treats from our bakery and the new Sweet Shoppe. For information, call 412835-3246 or visit www.traxfarms.com.

41st ANNUAL COVERED BRIDGE FESTIVAL – Mingo Creek Park, 273 S. Main Street, Washington. 10 covered bridge sites in Washington and Greene counties.

Arts and crafts, homestyle food, historical exhibits, entertainment and more. Great fall event to start the season! For more information, visit the website http://visitwashingtoncountypa.com/outdoor.php?memberid=184.

COVERED BRIDGE FESTIVAL TEA – Victorene’s Tea, Monongahela, 1 p.m.

Coincides with the Covered Bridge Festival in Mingo Creek Park. The menu includes a blackberry sage tea, pumpkin cream scones, sweet potato and pear bisque, egg and almond croissants, the specialty Victorene’s Country Club Tea Sandwich, frosted grapes and cinnamon sugar tea cakes. Cost is $30 per person, and reservations are required.

For more information on this event or others or to make reservations, call 724-2587199.

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SEPTEMBER 25

PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS DANCE – Brentwood VFW, 8-11:30 p.m.

Dancing to music from the 50s, 60s and 70.

Admission for PWP members, $5; guests, $7. For information, contact Barb at 412855-4308.

VALLEY ART CLUB 69TH ANNUAL EXHIBITION – Monessen Municipal Complex, the former Monessen Health Center. This year’s theme is Nocturne. The public is invited to attend the opening reception and meet the artists on Sunday, September 25 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on the 4th floor of the complex.

SEPTEMBER 20

FREE PARENTING CLASSES – Options Resource Center, Monongahela, Tuesday evenings, September 20 through October 25, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Topics include pre-natal care, child development, parenting the first year, and parenting/discipline for the second year. For more information or to register, call us at 724-258-7277.

SEPTEMBER 22

GED ACADEMY – Presentation given by Amy Manko of the Washington County Literacy Council on September 22 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Donora Public Library. The GED Academy is an online, self-paced learning system.

SEPTEMBER 24

FAMILY APPLE AND PUMPKIN FESTIVAL – Triple B Farms, with pickyour-own pumpkins, hayrides, more than 250 pumpkin-headed characters, tube slides, a playground, a mini corn maze, a haunted barn and more. Triple B Farms will open its apple orchard to pick-your-own customers on weekends, September 3 through October 30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Hayrides to the apple orchard will be available. For more information, visit www.triplebfarms.com.

SEPTEMBER 30

GREATER ROSTRAVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FALL CLASSIC GOLF OUTING – Cedarbrook Golf Course, beginning at 9:00 a.m. The Fall Classic is the main source of fundraising for the GRC Scholarship Program. For more information, call the GRC at 724-929-3329. Golf and sponsorship forms are available on www.greaterrostraverchamber.org.

OCTOBER 2

DAN SCHALL MINISTRY CONCERT – Elizabeth Baptist Church, 735 Bunola River Road, Elizabeth, 11 a.m. worship hour.

Schall is from Zelienople, and his concerts include old hymns and gospel, bluegrass and country music along with stories of his life and people he has met. For further information, call 412-384-6464.

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2011 MON VALLEY JOB FAIR – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Willow Room, located at 800 Plaza Drive, off of Route 51 in Belle Vernon, PA. This event is free for jobseekers. For more information or details about the Mon Valley Job Fair 2011, call PA CareerLink Mon Valley® at 724-379-4750 ext 106.

SEPTEMBER 24-25

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13th ANNUAL ETHNICFEST – Chess Park, Monongahela, 11 a.m.-dusk and September 25 from noon-6 p.m. Hosted by Nativity of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church, Monongahela. Homemade ethnic and American foods, including pirohi-potato pancakes, funnel cakes, hot sausage, stuffed hot peppers, bake sale. Theme baskets, flea market, and live music featuring The Nutone Polka Band on Saturday.

MONONGAHELA FIRE DEPARTMENT FALL FESTIVAL – St. Anthony’s Festa lot, Monongahela, 6-11 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 4-11 p.m. Saturday. Parade will kick off the festival Thursday, October 6 at 6 p.m. MVFD and St. Anthony’s Church will host food booths, games and entertainment.

Finleyville native, Sydney Hutchko will perform October 7. Johnny Angel and the Halos will perform October 8 at 7 pm. For

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BVA 6th Annual Charity Bike Run Revs Up to Benefit Cancer Research

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Charleroi Parade Draws Big Crowds to Celebrate Festivities Charleroi’s parade was held this July and included a variety of entertaining sights. There was everything from classic cars to firetrucks and even Mayor Nancy Ellis partook in the event. The beautiful day brought out large crowds, but the extreme heat forced some to find shade to stay cool. PHOTOS BY RON PUDLOWSKI Charleroi Fire Department lined up their trucks and displayed their emergency vehicles.

Scores of bikers make their way through town during the 6th Annual Charity Bike Run.

The bikers gather before riding off.

A record 380 cycles participated in the sponsored by the Mon Valley Motorcycle Club.This July 9 event raised a substantial amount of money to benefit breast cancer research. The event, which was held in North Belle Vernon and includes classic cars, live bands and a pig roast, has grown each year and is always scheduled the first Saturday after the 4th of July. For information on how to get involved with planning the 7th Annual Charity Bike Run or to make a donation, please contact MVMC at P.O. Box 131, Belle Vernon, PA, 15012.

Back to School Held in Donora Blast Keeps on Giving The H.O.P.E. Center held their annual Back to School Blast in Donora on Saturday afternoon, August 6th. The day started out with rain showers, but the members of The H.O.P.E. Center were determined to continue on with the event, The Pirate Parrot greets a young fan rain or shine. When the sun came at the Back to School Blast. out about an hour into the event, a lot of children and adults were certainly blessed by the day filled with an array of fun, food, and activities including face painting, rock-wall climbing, bounce house with slide, petting zoo, and football throw.

The Pirate Parrot made a special guest appearance and attendees enjoyed free food and drawings for various prizes.

The H.O.P.E. Center provided each child and teenager with a free bag of school supplies to start the new academic year. Pastor Jeff stated, “It is a way for our church to give back to the community and show that we Youth at the Back to School Blast care like Jesus does!” Pastor Jeff gives God practices some rock climbing skills. all the glory for allowing The H.O.P.E. Center to minister to the community each year and notes, “We plan on doing events like this in every area of the Valley.”

Mayor Nancy Ellis cruised the parade route in a convertible Mustang.

The Charleroi fire trucks cruised along under our beautiful colors.

The hot sun forced some to take cover.

Cheyenne and Julie of Belle Vernon, along with Princess, enjoyed the parade.

The streets were lined with spectators enjoying the parade.

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Washington Wine, Jazz and Pops Festival Pumps Up the Volume in Mingo Creek Park

by Ken Askew

Concerts by the Washington Symphony Orchestra (WSO) generally focus on classical selections, and sometimes they even venture into the jazz and pop genres. But, at the 1st annual Washington Wine, Jazz & Pops Festival in Washington County’s Mingo Creek Park on August 6 and 7, 2011, they added big band sounds; the other six performing musical groups widened the spectrum further to some Celtic selections and folk The Washington Jazz Society “pumped music. up the volume” with their lively music.

Although WSO’s performances are most often in the auditorium at Trinity High School, nature provided an idyllic setting, where they played under an expansive tent in a beautiful grassy area. Music fans arrived from Washington, Allegheny, Beaver, Greene, and Butler Counties, as well as Ohio and West Virginia.

Yugo Ikach, Music Director of the WSO, was thrilled with the turnout.

He proclaimed that “we will definitely see you again next year. It was such a Skocik’s Plum Run Winery brought a nice good experience, and has been a lot of selection of wines from West Brownsville. fun. There’s something here for everyone.”

The Festival raised funds equally for the benefit of the WSO and the Mental Health Association (MHA). The MHA is a non-profit agency providing mental health services under contract with Washington, Greene, and Fayette counties since 1965.

From four locations, the staff of 60 employees and 40 volunteers serve almost 2,000 people This section of the crowd chose to take advantage of the per year. natural shade, while the musicians were provided a cool Over 700 tickets were sold place to perform under the big tent. online, and 500 more enthusiasts paid at the entrance.

Music filled the air as spectators relaxed in their lawn chairs, sampled wines from four local vintners, and enjoyed a variety of edibles from six food vendors.

Lynne Loresch is executive director of MHA; she was likewise very pleased with the attendance. She summed it up by exclaiming, “The Festival was a fantastic success, and it was a joy working with the WSO on this great event. The community and our 15 corporate sponsors were remarkable in their support.”

The 2011-2012 season of the WSO will include five concerts—details can be found at www.washsym.org. More information about the MHA is offered at www.mhawashco.org.

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Donora Historical Society Invites Communities to Know its History For those of you not familiar with the Donora Historical Society, it was established in 1946 and are recognized as the oldest community historical society in Washington County of Pennsylvania.

The Donora Smog Museum was opened in 2008 in conjunction with the 60th anniversary of the 1948 Donora Smog and is located at the intersection of Sixth and McKean in the heart of Donora. The museum is open on Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and on a catch-can basis on weekdays at the same time or by appointment.

The museum not only has permanent displays on the smog event from 1948, but also displays on the steel mill, town life, schools and sports. We also have a rotating display that changes three or four times a year and is currently set up to recognize veterans since Donora is hosting the Mon Valley’s Veteran’s Day Parade this November.

Our regular meetings are on the first Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. At 7:00 p.m., we have our history presentations that are open to the public.

The featured presentation on Monday, September 12 (delayed one week from September 5 due to the Labor Day holiday) will be on “The Lost Photos of Bruce Dreisbach.” Mr. Dreisbach was a photographer during the early days of Donora and employed

by American Steel and Wire. Through a grant with the Washington County Community Foundation, we had 197 of his glass plate negatives developed and will feature those photos in our September presentation.

Also, the Donora Historical Society, along with the California University of Pennsylvania (Cal U.), has partnered with the Library of Congress and their

Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) program. The TPS works with an educational consortium of schools, universities, libraries, and foundations to help teachers use the Library’s vast collection of digitized primary sources to enrich their classroom instruction.

Primary sources are actual records that have survived from the past, letters, photographs, articles of clothing and music. Secondary sources are accounts of events written sometimes after they happened. The use of primary sources in instruction guides students toward higher-order thinking, better critical thinking and analysis skills.

Primary sources make instruction come alive by providing an unfiltered record of artistic, social, scientific and political thought and achievement during the specific period under study. Students are more enthusiastic about learning directly from primary sources.

The Historical Society is made up of people with a variety of professional backgrounds, some of which are in the field of education, and some of those specialize in history in particular. The Society has also lent their expertise to develop K through 12 educational curriculums in using the primary sources as well as curriculums for other historical societies to get involved with identifying primary sources of their own for the Library. Currently, these curriculums are being used in school districts and universities in the area.

If you have additional questions about the society, museum, meeting or possibly volunteering, feel free to stop by or email us at DonoraHistoricalSociety@gmail.com or by calling 724-823-0364 and leaving a message.

There and Back Once Again: Charleroi Plays Role as Local Men Take Part in Wreath Ceremony Recently, two local Army veterans had the honor of placing a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. Both Korean Veterans, Joseph Mosso of Latrobe and Vincent Wisyanski of Fayette City met at Camp St. Barbara in the mid 1950s. Through the efforts of John Spisso of Mt. Pleasant Township, civilian aide emeritus of the Secretary of the Army, both men were invited to participate in this June ceremony. Pictured here is Wisyanski presenting the wreath at the Honor Roll in Charleroi.

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Just Peachy!

Triple B Farms Hosts Peach Festival

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Annual Monongahela Candlelight Ghostwalk Scheduled for October The Annual Monongahela Candlelight Ghostwalk will be held October 14 & 15, 21 & 22 at 7:00 p.m. Participants meet at the Monongahela Library Parking Lot on West Main Street and must have reservations, which can be made by calling 724258-6432. Additionally, new this year is a V.I.P Haunted Happenings House Tour, which will be held on both Saturday dates and includes the regular ghostwalk and touring inside a real haunted house with group discussion and goodies and beverages served. The cost of regular tour is $10.00 per person and the V.I.P Tour is for adults only 18+ for $25.00 per person. All proceeds benefit the Monongahela Area Historical Society. Hurry and book today – this tour fills up fast!

Triple B Farms, located in Monongahela, hosted their Triple B Peach Festival on August 13th and 14th. A good time was had by all as hayrides were available for those in attendance to pick their own peaches and many peach-themed goodies were on hand to sample. Triple B Farms is open daily to the public during the summer and operates from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday – Friday and 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Charleroi Legion Auxiliary Unit 22 Requests Citizens to Remember POW/MIA The main event – peaches everywhere!

Hayrides were available to those who wanted to pick their own peaches.

National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed with Veteran rallies across the nation on the third Friday of September each year. This year, it will be held on September 16.

According to the Defense Prisoner of War/ Missing Prisoner Office, there are still 83,600 POW/MIAs listed from all wars, past and present. All military installations fly the National League of Families' POW/MIA flag, which symbolizes the nation's remembrance of those who were imprisoned while serving in conflicts and those who remain missing.

It is not a federal public holiday in the United States, but it is a national observance day. The flag is also displayed Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day. Charleroi encourages its residents and other Valley residents to partake so as to never forget the missing Veterans and pray for America.

Valley Art Club Announces The 69th Annual Juried Exhibition Peach-flavored fudge was there for patrons to taste.

A goat says hello to the hayriders as they go past him.

Bounce houses kept the kids entertained.

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The Valley Art Club will hold the 69th Annual Exhibition at the Monessen Municipal Complex, the former Monessen Health Center. This year’s theme is Nocturne. The public is invited to attend the opening reception and meet the artists on Sunday, September 25 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on the 4th floor of the complex. Visitors may also view the exhibition from Monday, September 26th through Thursday, October 6th during normal business hours.

The juried exhibition serves as the highlight of the Valley Art Club’s calendar of events. Last year’s event brought in over 200 visitors, and many first-time visitors were very impressed with the quality of the art. The artists paint in various media and subject matter. Many of the paintings will be for sale. Visitors will enjoy portraits, landscapes, still-life, animals, Valley Scenes, and much more.

The club, one of the oldest of its kind, was founded in 1941 by the Monessen Women’s Club. It was known as the Monessen Art Club, but to signify a broader region, it became the Valley Art Club in 1951. The club’s mission is to promote art, the appreciation of culture and the beauty of the Mon Valley.

The club also has an ongoing exhibition at the SPHS building lobby in Charleroi.

New paintings are displayed every few months.

Membership is open to anyone interested in art, painting or drawing. The club meets on the second Tuesday of each month from March through December.

Additional information about the club and the juried exhibition on September 25 is available by calling Christine Gilotty, club president, at 724-930-8070.

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Bentleyville’s Mayor Has a Green Thumb

The Wonders Unicycle Club Keeps On Wheelin’

One of the prettiest spots in Bentleyville is the facade of Brown's Service Center, which is owned by Tom Brown. Brown is also the Borough's mayor. Each spring a friend starts a number of petunia pots in his greenhouse, and Tom cares for them and keeps them growing and blooming all season to their super-large, lush size. It takes work and commitment he notes, saying, “You can't miss watering them.

They can’t be missed either while travelBentleyville Mayor: Tom Brown takes a ing down Main Street. Everyone break from his busy day to post with one of remarks how beautiful they are and how his huge hanging petunias. much seeing them brightens their day.”

Kudos to Mayor Tom Brown for the beauty he brings to Bentleyville! PHOTO: ALICE HARRIS

If you have been to a parade recently in Canonsburg, Houston or downtown Pittsburgh, you may have seen The Wonders Unicycle Club. They are the largest unicycle club in Pennsylvania with over 20 active members. Under the direction of Bob Griffin, the group meets on Wednesday evenings from 6-8 p.m., rain or shine, at Thomas Presbyterian Church in Eighty Four.

Club members enjoy performing and teaching newcomers how to ride. The Wonders offer loaner unicycles of all sizes for those people who want to try the sport without a large initial investment. Newcomers work with a club member to review current skills, abilities and goals. Riders attempt their first ride after receiving basic instruction. Experienced riders can learn additional tricks and skills and try juggling and unicycle games.

The sport attracts male and female participants, ages 5 to over 60, who have a desire to learn and display a good attitude. Bob Griffin and wife Nancy are proud of club riders who recently competed in the Unicycle Nationals in Madison, Wisconsin and received several medals for their performances. They are excited about the future of unicycling in the region. They hope local teachers and administrators embrace the sport for its positive impact on children’s self-confidence, friendships and access to healthy, fun exercise. The couple is seeking to bring after school programs into elementary and intermediate schools and access local tracks to grow future unicycle athletes.

Visit The Wonders online at http://www.thewonders.zoomshare.com. To schedule a unicycling event in your community or school or to attend a Wonders practice, send an e-mail to WondersUnicycle@gmail.com or call 724-747-0538.

Mon River Arts Offers Preview of 2011-2012 Mainstage Season Mon River Arts, located in the Grand Theatre, Elizabeth has four more productions on tap for the 2011-2012 Mainstage Season. Here’s a snapshot of the entertainment schedule. For this fall, catch Rumors, a comedy by Neil Simon. It runs on September 9, 10, 16, 17 at 7:30 p.m. and September 11 and 18 at 2 p.m.

Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and then some) is a comedy by Michael Carleton, James Fitzgerald, and John Alvarez. The holiday show can be seen December 9, 10, 16, 17 at 7:30 p.m. and December 11 and 18 at 2 p.m.

In the new year, the curtain rises again for Into the Woods, a musical by James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim. Dates and times are March 16, 17, 23, 24 at 7:30 p.m. and March 18 and 25 at 2 p.m.

The season concludes in May with Daddy's Girl, a comedy by Gary Ray Stapp.

Show times are May 11, 12, 18, 19 at 7:30 p.m. and May 13 and 20 at 2 p.m.

For tickets to any of the performances, call the Mon River Arts and Grand Theatre Box Office at 412-384-0504. Season subscriptions cost $55 (until September 9, 2011) and individual tickets are available at $16 for musicals and $14 for plays. Students with ID and seniors (ages 62 and up) are eligible for $2 off the ticket price. Groups of 10 or more receive a 10% discount and groups of 20 or more get a 20% discount. See you at the show!

The Wonders take time for photos at the Canonsburg Parade.

Information Needed for Fallowfield Township History Book Announcing to the public at large in the Charleroi School District Area that accumulation of information, pictures, and items regarding the activity and publishing of a new, greater area genealogy-heritage book is nearing completion. The Charleroi Area Historical Society, Inc. (CAHS, Inc.) is requesting that anyone wishing to make sure that their historical and genealogic information, pictures or anything of importance regarding Fallowfield township history, the towns and villages involved in the publication of this book, should send copies to: CAHS, Inc., Attn: History Book, 635 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi, PA 15022 . All donations and proceeds will be utilized to support the Heritage-Tourism redevelopment aspirations of those in the Charleroi School District Area.

Spencer Griffin completes a jump at Nationals.

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Pennsylvania American Water Joins Forces with Mon River Stakeholders Goals include examining and protecting water quality Pennsylvania American Water said recently that the newly formed Monongahela River Users Group is a collaborative approach to address environmental issues related to the river, such as the need for increased monitoring and analysis of water quality.

“The overall health of the Monongahela River watershed is vital to the quality of water we provide to our customers, as well to the many industries that rely on it to support their businesses,” said Paul Zielinski, Pennsylvania American Water’s Director of Water Quality and Environmental Compliance.

“We’ve organized this group to examine the effects of increased activity that could play a role in compromising the health of the Monongahela River watershed and the quality of this regional source of supply.”

The group, which was established in September of 2010, meets on a quarterly basis and includes the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the River Alert Information Network (RAIN), the Allegheny County Health Department, other water utilities, various industrial users, Marcellus Shale gas drillers and power companies.

“Each of these organizations brings a unique perspective to the importance of this river,” said PA DEP Assistant Southwest Regional Director Ron Schwartz. “These meetings provide attendees with insights into non-reported events within the watershed and offer the opportunity to have a more complete picture of factors that might affect water quality.”

According to Zielinski, Pennsylvania American Water’s focus is to develop better collaboration among stakeholders to recommend strategies and coordinate actions to address complex challenges within the watershed. The effort includes coordinating with stakeholders located along the lower Monongahela River in West Virginia.

“Together, we can closely examine and protect the Monongahela River Watershed to ensure drinking water quality for our customers and its availability to support the many businesses and industries that depend on it,” added Zielinski.

Pennsylvania American Water, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 2.2 million people. Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company. More information can be found by visiting www.amwater.com.

In 2011, American Water is celebrating its 125th anniversary with a yearlong campaign to promote water efficiency and the importance of protecting water from source to tap. To learn more, visit www.amwater125.com.

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SEPTEMBER 30 IS DEADLINE FOR FEDERAL AID FOR HOMEOWNERS FACING FORECLOSURE State Rep. Peter J. Daley, D-Fayette/Washington, reminds constituents that September 30 is the deadline to apply for a federally funded program to help homeowners avoid home foreclosure.

Daley, who is Democratic chairman of the House Commerce Committee, urged anyone who is facing a possible home foreclosure to look into the program right away.

The Emergency Homeowner Loan Program through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is providing $105 million in federal funding for Pennsylvania. The program, being administered in the state by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, offers a declining balance, deferred payment "bridge loan" for up to $50,000 to assist eligible homeowners with payments of arrearages, including delinquent taxes and insurance, plus up to 24 months of monthly payments on their mortgage principal, interest, mortgage insurance premiums, taxes and hazard insurance.

To qualify, homeowners must be at least three months delinquent on their mortgage due to involuntary unemployment, under employment or medical reasons. The foreclosure process need not have begun on a property for the homeowner to apply. Additionally, an applicant must be the owner and occupant of the property at risk for foreclosure.

Applicants will work through a PHFA-approved counseling agency. For a list of agencies in the area, call PHFA at 1-800-342-2397 Monday through Friday during normal business hours.

Additional information is available online at www.phfa.org/consumers/homeowners/ehlp.aspx.

Bentleyville Historical Society Selects Photos for Calendar The Bentleyville Historical Society met on August 16. One of the tasks on the agenda was deciding which photos to use in their 2012 calendar. Though final choices were difficult as there were so many good ones, it was a lot of fun going through the photos. The next Bentleyville Historical Society meeting will be on September 19, 2011. PHOTO: ALICE HARRIS

Wanted: New Eagle Memorabilia In preparation for New Eagle Borough’s upcoming Centennial Celebration in the summer of 2012, the organizing committee is asking anyone who has historic photos or articles about New Eagle to please bring them to the Municipal Building at 157 Main Street. The items are needed for publication of a Memory Book, which will be printed in January 2012. Also, anyone wishing to place an advertisement in the book should contact the Borough office.

Reminiscing about good times while looking through old photos are (l-r) Abby Marodi, Rand Marodi (Vice President), Tyler Hamstra, Marla Stankus (Secretary), Lisa Stout Bashioium (President) and Chester Andrachich.

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Hot Cars on a Hot Day in Monongahela

By Ken Askew

It seemed like the hood of this 1973 Lincoln Continental Mark IV stretched to infinity. The likewise huge interior provides a luxurious ride for George Webster and Sylvia Lach. George says the car was purchased at an estate sale, after it had been up on blocks for 10 years, which actually helped to preserve the original paint, seats, and interior.

Most people sought a shady refuge from the heat at the car cruise organized by the Monongahela Area Historical Society, located in Peno’s Plaza on Route 481 / Park Avenue.

Regardless, July 31, 2011 was bright and sunny—perfect weather for a car cruise. Vehicle owners and spectators had a fun time socializing and swapping car stories.

An early version of the category designated as “compact car” squeezed BOTH an engine and a spare tire under the rear hatch.

Dwayne Cekus’ 1965 Chevy Corvair was brought back to pristine condition by his uncle (who also owns a Corvair). The 140 HP rear engine provides plenty of snow traction in Dwayne’s Monongahela neighborhood.

What’s a car show without a good flame paint job?

Bill Barnhart, a resident of Richeyville, represented this genre well, with a job he did himself on a 1957 Chevy pick-up truck.

Bill fulfilled the legend of the stereotype “shade-tree mechanic”, in that he literally restored this truck in his backyard, over a 7-year time frame.

Joanie Garda from Donora (a self-confessed “gearhead”) displayed her 1963 Chevy Impala, which she has owned for 30 years.

In the midst of the restoration project in 1991, the car was stolen while in the upholstery shop. Although recovered, the project was seriously damaged. So, the restoration had to be restarted practically from the beginning.

Joanie did a lot of the mechanical work herself. Now, she is passing the gearhead tradition on to her grand-daughter, Leah Fleming.

Once in a while, it is 1965 Chevy Chevelle (left) vs. 1967 Chevy Chevelle (right) in a friendly competition for the fastest muscle car.

Monongahela’s Jim Desmond (left) concedes that his pal John Hamilton (right) of South Park usually gets the edge, due to his big-block crate engine.

Although 44 years old, the ’67 still has its’ original paint.

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As he arrived from Charleroi, every head at the car cruise turned to admire Ernie Horner in his 1931 Ford Model A. This beauty underwent an 8-year customizing task, requiring an $80K investment.

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GRC Fall Classic Golf Outing Tees Up to Benefit Mon Valley College-Bound Students The 2011 Greater Rostraver Chamber of Commerce Fall Classic Golf Outing will be Friday, September 30 at Cedarbrook Golf Course.

The event will begin at 9:00 a.m. with registration, coffee, and donuts.

There will be a 10:00 a.m. shotgun start, lunch at the turn, beverages, contests, prizes, dinner, mini massages, networking and more!

The Fall Classic is the main source of fundraising for the GRC Scholarship Program that benefits students attending Douglas Education Center, California University of Pennsylvania and Westmoreland County Community College, Mon Valley Center. Due to support and generosity, last year a $1,500 scholarship was given to each of these schools and awarded to a student with a business major from the Mon Valley area. The GRC’s hope is that by providing scholarship dollars to students today, they will in turn help Mon Valley communities in the future as business owners and community leaders. The success of the golf outing this year will define the level of education support available to benefit the schools and students in 20112012. Please support the GRC through sponsorships, golfers and prizes.

For more information, call the GRC at 724-929-3329. Golf and sponsorship forms are available on our website at www.greaterrostraverchamber.org.

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Car Cruisin' in the Sun Donora Show Brings Lots of Lookers The Donora Car Cruise was held this year at Palmer Park. The sunny day brought out many who enjoyed the cars and other festivities. PHOTOS BY RON PUDLOWSKI

It was a beautiful, sunny day for car enthusiasts to walk around and enjoy the cars.

SpongeBob and the firedog bounce house were on hand for the kids.

Sonador Yoga Studio Going Strong in 10th Year of Operation Sonador Yoga Studio has found a formula for success. As a result, the staff members are celebrating the business’ 10th year of operation in Rostraver Township.

Amaera Felder, founder and owner, says, “We like to keep our classes small - under 10 if possible, and concentrate on the people in the room at that minute. We have been fortunate to have a lot of Rostraver come through our doors in the last ten years and have found them to be some of the most wonderful people we've ever met.”

The 2 hour Hatha, or traditional yoga class meets on Monday nights at 7 p.m.

The first class is $5. Students can buy a ticket with 4 class passes for $40 so that each class is $10. The 4 class ticket is valid for 90 days.

Sonador Yoga Studio staff work with all levels of students and conduct private classes for special needs. Personalized massages and personalized weekend retreats are also available by appointment.

Felder holds numerous certifications and has worked with the Dean Ornish Heart Disease Reversal Program. She is always looking for new yoga-related information. She travels with instructor Jody Nader to Hawaii where they study Hawaiian culture, language, history and dance. They have brought that knowledge back to Rostraver where they incorporate it into their teaching styles. All Sonador instructors are Yoga Alliance-certified.

Jody Nader will be starting a new class on Saturday mornings, beginning October 1st. The Hula for Health class is a fun way to get healthy because it includes simple hula movements to improve posture and flexibility. It also increases metabolism to aid in weight loss. The class will end with meditation. Fee is $10.

To reach the Sonador Yoga Studio and register for classes, please call 412-7212006. Namaste.

Even the ponies were grazing in the grass at Palmer Park.

This 2004 Chevy SSR and 1953 Chevy 3100, shined brightly during the show, demonstrating yesterday and today in yellow.

Each car cruise participant received this nice dash plaque.

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Monongahela’s Growth and Revitalization on Agenda as MARC Hosts 5th Annual Town Meeting Members of Monongahela Area Revitalization Corporation discuss the goings-on of the community and the agenda for their 5th annual town meeting, which will be held on September 19th.

Monongahela Area Revitalization Corporation (MARC), a non-profit corporation made up of volunteers living, working in, or interested in the sustained development of the greater Monongahela area, will hold their 5th annual town meeting, titled “The Revitalization of a Community through Population Growth,” on Monday, September 19.

The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at First Niagara Bank, 318 West Main Street and will feature a panel of participants, including Joseph Acton from MARC and Armand Ferrara, a Mon Valley real estate broker. Anthony M. Lombardi, President & CEO, Emeritus of Monongahela Valley Hospital, will serve as moderator. A question -and-answer period will follow the presentations. The public is invited to attend.

In sponsoring this program, MARC hopes to stimulate discussion among various groups and public officials to determine the concerns of local citizens, as well as to stimulate a discussion that leads to positive interest to maintain and improve the quality of life in the community.

MARC is committed to preserving, enhancing and beautifying the quality of life in our communities throughout the service area. For more information on MARC, please contact Joseph Acton at 724-258-3466.

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MVAA: Cast Members of “Give My Regards to Broadway” Perform for the Public Mon Valley Actors and Artists Earn a Round of Applause for Summer Show August 12 and 13 were very exciting day for the students of Mon Valley Actors and Artists 2010 Summer Workshop. Those were the performance dates for “Give My Regards to Broadway.” The successful production featured 9 actors between the ages of 8 and 18 from the MidMon Valley. These talented young people had fun and learned about the art of storytelling through acting. It was a very exciting summer.

MVAA will begin its classes for 2011 – 2012 on September 22. The classes offer students the opportunity to develop their acting skills as well as gain self-confidence and increase self-esteem. The classes are open to anyone from the ages of 8 to 18 and experience is not necessary.

There will be four sessions, each ending with a performance open to the public.

Registration is scheduled for Sunday, September 18 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Schooner Youth center. The fall classes will run until November 10 at a cost of $75. Classes are held at the MVAA Studio located in the Schooner Youth Center, Schoonmaker Avenue, Monessen.

For more information, call Debi Anderson at 724-684-4034.

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Victorene’s Tea Falls into Autumn with Covered Bridge Festival Tea

Stockdale Oldies Dance Honors DJ Jim Dudas

Victorene’s Tea, located in Monongahela, is celebrating Monongahela’s rich history by hosting a tea devoted to the city itself. The tea is designed to coincide with the Covered Bridge Festival and will take place on Saturday, September 17th, at 1:00 p.m., and guests are encouraged to make the 10-minute trip to visit the Covered Bridge Festival after sampling some of the fall menu items. The menu includes a blackberry sage tea, pumpkin cream scones, sweet potato and pear bisque, and egg and almond croissants. The Victorene’s Tea dresses their tables to specialty Victorene’s Country Club Tea welcome the season of autumn.

Sandwich will also be featured, along with frosted grapes and cinnamon sugar tea cakes.

For more information on this event or others or to make reservations, please call 724-258-7199. Cost to attend is $30 per person, and reservations are required.

The “Turn Back the Clock” oldies dance to be held Saturday, October 29 at the Stockdale Fire Hall will take on special meaning for Jim “J.D. the D.J.” Dudas. That’s because Dudas, a longtime radio personality and area disc jockey, will be the honored guest. “Jim has been an integral part of the entertainment scene at Stockdale for many years, especially the past several years with the success of our “All Oldies, Only Oldies” dances,” Al Marcy, assistant fire chief and entertainment chairman at Stockdale Volunteer Fire Department, said, “We feel it is most appropriate to honor him “J.D. the D.J.” Jim Dudas will be honand thank him for all that he has done for our ored at an oldies dance at Stockdale department and, more importantly, for the Fire Hall on October 29. thousands of people who have enjoyed his music.”

Marcy noted that Dudas, a resident of North Charleroi who has nearly 30 yeas of experience in the entertainment business, has been confronted by “some serious health problems” over the past year, but he has remained steadfast in his resolve to continue doing his radio show, dances and other engagements, “With the help of his longtime friend and fellow DJ, Ralph Trilli, Jim has perpetuated a legacy of excellence and commitment to the Oldies and his fans,” said Marcy. “At the October 29 dance, he will get a well-deserved break and enjoy the opportunity to meet and greet those fans, who will want to wish him well and thank him for keeping the oldies alive for so long.” Trilli will be part of the salute as he presents the music made popular by Dudas on his Mon Valley Memories show on WJPA (95.3 FM, 1450 AM) in Washington and at dances throughout the region. Ron Paglia, disc jockey at the original Stockdale record hops from 1957 to 1964, will host the October 29 event.

The October 29 dance will be held from 8 pm to midnight and will be a BYOE (Bring Your Own Everything) affair. The fire department will provide refreshments and mixers. Admission is $10 per person, and reservations are being accepted at 724-938-7950. Attendance will be limited to 600.

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A Nook eReader Workshop will be held September 14 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. A representative from Barnes and Noble will demonstrate a Nook and answer questions and troubleshoot problems. They will bring several of the eReaders for participants to explore.

GED Academy presentation will be given by Amy Manko of the Washington County Literacy Council on September 22 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. The GED Academy is an online, self-paced learning system.

GameOn! is back starting September 8. The Wii is out every Thursday 2:30 – 6:30 p.m. Play Sports, Mario Party 8, or Just Dance2. A “Settlers of Catan” game club is in the works as well.

Email DonoraLibrary@gmail.com for more information.

Story hour is still in the planning stages, but more information will be announced on the website at www.DonoraPublicLibrary.org.

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Monongahela Cranks Up Emergency Power Generator Officials gather to admire the new power generator at the Monongahela municipal building: (left to right) Monongahela Councilman Daryl Miller, Mayor Bob Kepics, Councilman Tom Caudill, fire station Chief Engineer Don DeVore, and Councilman Ken Kulak

by Ken Askew

After years of planning, the City of Monongahela was finally able to “throw the switch� to demonstrate its new emergency power generator. The diesel-powered 82-kilowatt output generator has been installed at the side of the Monongahela Fire Department station, located on West Main Street.

In an emergency, the generator can provide electrical power to facilities within Monongahela’s municipal building

– including the fire station, city offices, and the police station.

Many hours were expended in designing and installing the generator. Funding of $55K was provided by a grant from the local gaming revenues.

In addition to offering assistance in time of fires, floods, and other power outages such as last year’s whopper of a snow storm, the fire station social hall has been equipped and designated as a Red Cross shelter for disaster victims. Twelve volunteers have been trained as a Red Cross crisis team.

Do you have pain in your feet or ankles when you walk?

Join William T. DeCarbo, D.P.M., from Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Department of Surgery to learn about osteoarthritis of the foot and ankle. Dr. DeCarbo is the newest surgeon to join The Orthopedic Group. He practices advanced techniques in foot and ankle surgery and is skilled in total joint replacement and diabetic foot reconstructive surgery.

Wednesday, September 7, at MVH Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center

Program Begins at 6 p.m.

3FGSFTINFOUT XJMM CF TFSWFE This is the newest program in MVH’s Innovations Series that features physician guest speakers who provide medical information to the community.

CALL: 724-258-1333 For Reservations

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MVACC Hosts Service Personnel Dinner Cruise To show its support to the local fire departments, EMS providers, and police who serve the community tirelessly, Mon Valley Area Chamber of Commerce will host a service personnel recognition dinner cruise on the Gateway Clipper Fleet on October 22. The Empress will pick up attendees at the Aquatorium Dock at 6:30 pm, and the cruise will end at 9:30 pm. Cost is $65 per person and includes dinner and dancing; cash bar will be available. Please join in recognizing these service personnel by attending this special evening. RSVP to the Chamber by September 22 by calling Dorothea Pemberton at 724-258-5919 Monday through Friday; seating is limited.

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Mon Valley Century Bicycle Tour Challenges Cyclists The 2011 Mon Valley Century Bicycle Tour, sponsored by the Monessen Amateur Radio Club (MARC), took place on August 14. Held on the second Sunday of August each year, cyclists began arriving at 6 am for an unstructured choice of a 30-, 50-, 70-, or 100-mile ride. By 9 am, over 150 riders were on the road. Approximately 170 riders Enjoying bananas and good company are cyclist Bill Regan of Pittsburgh, Monessen Amateur Radio Club from all over participate each Secretary Cora Rosel of Monessen, cyclist John Quinlan year. Large portions of the of Burgettstown, and Eugene Maisano of Monessen. route follow the Monongahela River through rural, small towns and wooded areas and provide spectacular views. In the longer distances, cyclists can begin in Elizabeth and go all the way to Brownsville, Fredericktown, Ten Mile, and Clarksville. The courses are all well marked with lunch stops, snacks, and sag support provided all along the route. Blinker lights were distributed to all participants this year because a several cyclists nearly got hit last year.

The Mon Valley Century tour actually began in the 1940s. Prior to MARC sponsoring the tour for the past 10 years and running communications for 15 years, it was sponsored by the Pittsburgh Council of American Youth Hostels. For more information, visit www.monvalleycentury.org. PHOTOS BY ALICE HARRIS

MARC members Frank Kluz, Bill Cioccio, Harry Simpson, and Chris Grilli manned the sign-in table.

Susan Waldrop and Sara Gelder prepare to unload their bikes for the 50-mile ride.

Lori Kolodziej, Larry Duvall, and Margaret Fleischauer set up tables and chairs on Plum Street to offer cyclists a spot to relax.

Cyclists power through the Mon Valley Century Bike Tour in Elizabeth Township.

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Chugging Along Merrily: Monongahela River Museum Celebrates a Quarter of a Century Together JK +( 8eelXc

by Christen M. Stroh

The Monongahela River Museum celebrated its 25th anniversary this summer. The museum is run by the Monongahela River Buff’s Association, a group of marina enthusiasts who first came together in the mid-80s to share their passion of the river with the community. Currently, the group has roughly 65 members and is still going Jay Mohney, vice president of the Monongahela River Buff strong.

Association, gave a talk at the June meeting on the 1811 “As a river museum, we have voyage of the NEW ORLEANS from Pittsburgh to New basically a lot of river memoraOrleans. This steamboat was the first one on western bilia,” said president Dr. JK rivers and celebrated its 200th anniversary this year.

Folmar, who noted that the collection of materials ranges from models of boats to bells and other actual boat parts and even records of trips made by boats. All the memorabilia has been donated to the organization over the years.

Folmar also writes a newsletter called ‘The Voice of the Mon’, which is available at the museum itself and can also be found at local libraries. It was actually taking over writing the newsletter some twenty-plus years ago that got him involved with the association to the extent that he is now. “I’ve been involved for decades and just stepped into the role of president because of how long I’ve been around,” he joked.

The Monongahela River Museum is located at 175 2nd Street and is open to the public on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month from 1 – 3 p.m. The museum is open seasonally from April to October. Those interested in viewing the riverrelated memorabilia can also make an appointment by contacting either JK Folmar, president, at 724-938-7856 or co-vice presidents Bill Goettel (724-2588808) and George Hutchko (724-258-6231).

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Greater Monessen Historical Society Continues Renovation for Heritage Museum The Greater Monessen Historical Society continues the renovation of the Milsom Building that will serve as an annex to the Heritage Museum. The upstairs apartments have been gutted and a new roof is in place.

Replacement windows for the second floor are still available for individuals to purchase in Memory of or in Honor of a loved one. Windows are $500 and will feature a plaque with the names. Contributions can be made to the Building Fund during regular business hours, Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. For further information, please call 724684-8460. The “Industrial Monessen” Exhibit continues on display until December 23. Any group wanting a private showing or to hold a meeting or reunion in the Heritage Museum can call to schedule the event.

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September Meeting of the Rostraver Township Historical Society Scheduled The Rostraver Township Historical Society monthly meeting will be held on September 8 at 6:00 p.m. in the Historic Old Fells Methodist Church, located at 800 Fellsburg Road, Belle Vernon. The program will begin at 7:00. The public is welcome to attend the meeting and refreshments and cookies served.

Additionally, RTHS presented two Ongoing restoration of the terrific programs; the first was dediOld Fells Methodist Church cated to the 1754 General Braddock March to and subesuquent defeat at Fort Duquesne at the confluence of the Monongahela, Allegheny and Ohio Rivers by local re-enactor Charles McCormick. The second program involved the history of Cement City, located in Donora, PA by Bryon Charlton, history teacher of Belmar Junior High School.

Greater Monessen Historical Society Hosts Events to Celebrate the City On September 16, 1921, recognition was granted by the courts of Westmoreland County to change the government of Monessen from a borough to a city. This resulted in the election of the first mayor, Carl Woodward. This year, on Saturday, September 17, the Greater Monessen Historical Society will observe the 90th anniversary of the City Charter with a celebration.

From 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., a flea market of donated items will be featured in the former Milsom Store building at 501 Donner Avenue. Joining the Historical Society will be Monessen Public Library, which is celebrating their 75th Diamond Jubilee year. Items for the sale can be dropped off at the Heritage Museum or Public Library during regular business hours. Monessen Library is temporarily located at Eastgate 11, behind Union Cleaners, while their building undergoes a total rehabilitation and upgrade.

On the occasion of the Monessen City Anniversary, a special fundraiser will be held inside the Heritage Museum. Starting at 10 a.m. and for a $5.00 entrance fee, each person can go to various “Cookie Stations” that will be set up and sample ethnic cookies featured in the Monessen Memories Cookbook. Each participant will receive a dozen assorted cookies. At 10:30 a.m., a video of Monessen Opera Great, Blanche Thebom, will be shown highlighting her greatest operatic moments. Ms. Thebom was born in September of 1915 in Monessen and passed away in 2010. At 11:15, Lisa Hays, Executive Director of the Westmoreland County Historical Society, will deliver an address. The opening of Monessen Public Library’s 60th Anniversary time capsule from 1996 will occur at 12:30 p.m. The Cookie Walk and Thebom video will be repeated starting at 1 p.m.

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Charleroi Area Historical Society Rediscovers Civil War History The Charleroi Area Historical Society, Inc. played host to Civil War re-enactors "Yankee" Terry Fisher and his "Rebel" nephew, Michael Fisher. The reenactment was held at the Charleroi Senior Center at Plaza I on August 15.

After a short introduction by the Society program manager and VP, Lois Hawe, Terry presented some informational particulars, while sporadically taunting his "rebel prisoner" with mentions of Elmira prison. The references were in regards to that that bloody time period when there were the greatest numbers of war dead ever – the Sharpsburg battle resulted in 23,000 dead, not counting the wounded.

Terry Fisher and Michael Fisher Terry shared how he became interested in the entertain the crowd with a sing-along of traditional Civil War songs.

Civil War by discovering a letter from an ancestor. He also described what a quartermaster did, discussed Cemetery Hill, and talked about the 105th, of which he is a member. He also showed how to “present arms” and shared info about the 58 caliber rifle soldiers used. Terry’s wealth of knowledged continued as he discussed West Point, the Fall of Vicksburg, military communication methods, transportation modes, and what soldiers did "for fun" in those days, mentioning that singing songs One of the items the Fishers brought was an being one of the things that lightened arubic-type banjo used during the Civil War. and inspired.

Terry and his fellow re-enactor concluded by displaying an "arubic" type banjo that the slaves used and explaining the history of how some of the popular songs during that time came to be.

The audience was asked to sing along to the tunes of Dixieland, Battle Hymn of the Republic, Old Dan Tucker, Battle Cry of Freedom, and the "rally to volunteer" song used even by Abraham Lincoln.

They also sang I'll Fly Away, Marching to Georgia, and Amazing Grace.

Refreshment provided by Society members followed during the Society Social and the day concluded with an abbreviated business meeting in which some announcements were made, presided over by Society Program Terry Fisher enthusiastically shares his wealth of knowledge on the Civil War. President Beth Perret.

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Bentleyville-Ellsworth Class of ’64 Hosts Collective Birthday Party and Reunion

Flea Market and Time Capsule Opening Included in Festivities As part of their ongoing Diamond Jubilee events, Monessen Public Library will join the Greater Monessen Historical Society in celebrating the city government’s 90th anniversary on Saturday, September 17.

A joint flea market will be held that day from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the former Milsom Store building at 501 Donner Avenue. Donations for the sale can be dropped off at either the temporary library location of Eastgate 11 or at the Heritage Museum during regular business hours.

Janet Imbrescia, Vice President of the Library Board of Directors, is facilitating the event. On that day, she will also open the time capsule buried on the occasion of Monessen Public Library’s 60th anniversary in 1996. The opening of the capsule will take place at 12:30 p.m. and the children who have attended Storytime at the Library in years past are encouraged to be present. Library supporters are asked to suggest items to be placed in a new time capsule that will be buried in May of 2012, as one of the concluding events of the Diamond Jubilee.

The Bentleyville-Ellsworth Class of 1964 held a "65th" Birthday Party on Saturday, July 30, 2011 at the Bentleyville Eagles Pavilion. Pictured are: First Row: Jim Snyder, Harry Coyle, Bob Zukauckas, Frank Vlanich, Andy Sabol, Neal Baker Second Row: Teddi (Wisniewski) Stevenson, Millie (Bosick) Higereda, Sandy (Wiltrout) Kelly, Yvonne (Antanovich) Baker, Dolores (Crumrine) Matosky, Sandy (Slesh) Gorby, Dolores (Naddeo) Andrachick, Barbara (Rados) Verosko, Karen (Della Valla) Gust, Vickie (Greyhosky) Litwin Third Row: Gary Fields, Dennis O'Brien, Larry Bostich, Greg Matosky, Jack McCormick, John Petrisek

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Monessen Public Library Holds Sign-Up Month

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Monongahela Cruises in New Police Car Thanks to Grant Money

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! Monessen Public Library encourages everyone to come see the temporary library at Eastgate 11 and get a library card. Bring a form of identification and leave with a brand new WLN card that can be used in the Westmoreland County Library Network.

The library offers new fiction, best sellers, how to books, local history, genealogy, children’s books and newspapers. Computers are available and computer classes too! Monessen Library is also a U.S. and Pennsylvania Government Depository.

Monongahela High School Class of 1964 Celebrates “65th Birthday Party” Monongahela Mayor Bob Kepics, left, and retired state Senator J. Barry Stout pose for onlookers in front of the city’s new police cruiser. Stout, of Bentleyville, obtained a $25,000 grant to help pay for the vehicle before leaving office.

Bentleyville Public Library Welcomes Book Club Members, Story Time Goers, and Movie Enthusiasts Fifty-three classmates gathered at Palmer Park, Donora, to celebrate 65 years.

On Saturday, July 30, 53 classmates from Monongahela High School Class of 1964, plus spouses and guests for a total of 81 partiers, gathered to celebrate at Palmer Park, Donora. It was a catered picnic with food and drinks galore. The reunion committee, with Mary Jane (Gavaghan) Sutts as the leader, has planned our reunions every five years.

With her diligence, hard work and attention to every detail, each of the celebrations has been a huge success. Thank you, Mary Jane! The 50th Class Reunion (in the planning stages) will be held in 2014.

Mary Jane (Gavaghan) Sutts, Leader of Monongahela High School Class of 1964’a Reunion Committee, cut the birthday cake for classmates’ 65th birthdays.

Monongahela Women’s Club Sponsors September 11 Memorial Tribute The Monongahela Woman’s Club is sponsoring a September 11th Memorial Tribute.at Chess Park in Monongahela on Sunday, September 11. Beginning at 6 p.m., the event will include music, speakers, and salutes to our nation by various military and veterans groups. Please bring a lawn chair and join us. For additional information, please call 724-258-4502 or 724-258-5631.

The Bentleyville Public Library Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday, September 7 at 7:00 p.m. Library issues will be discussed and the public is encouraged to attend.

The Bentleyville Public Library Book Club will meet at the library on Thursday, September 15 at 6:00 p.m. The book to be discussed will be Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See, a novel set in remote 19th-century China that details the deeply affecting story of lifelong, intimate friends Lily and Snow Flower, their imprisonment by rigid codes of conduct for women, and their betrayal by pride and love.

The Friends of the Bentleyville Public Library will meet at the library on Monday, September 26 at 6:30 p.m. Fundraising efforts will be discussed and new members are encouraged to attend. The group is collecting costume jewelry for a sale to aid library programming. The Friends of the Bentleyville Public Library are also selling “Don't Cook for a Week” tickets. Tickets have two chances on the evening drawing of the daily number lottery, September 30, and are a $1.00 donation. The tickets winner receives seven gift cards worth $35 each to these restaurants: Olive Garden, Cracker Barrel, Red Lobster, Bob Evans, Texas Roadhouse, TGI Fridays, and Applebee’s.

Other library news includes: The library will be closed on Monday, September 5 in observance of Labor Day. Registration is beginning for Storytime at the Bentleyville Public Library. Fall sessions begins on Monday, September 26 at 11:00 a.m. and continues through December 8. Children ages 30 months through five years will enjoy a craft and stories.

The Bentleyville Public Library is accepting donations of books for our September book sale.

The Bentleyville Public Library is beginning their fall movie series on Monday, September 19 at 5:00 p.m. with a film for the whole family. On Tuesday, September 20 at 2:00 p.m., we will enjoy a classic musical featuring Howard Keel.

For more information on any of the September events, contact the library at 724239-5122.

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Rostraver Successfully Hosts 25th August Fun Fest Rostraver Twp. held their annual August Fun Fest at Cedar Creek Park on Sunday, August 14th from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. This year marked the 25th anniversary of the August Fun Fest, and provided entertainment, music, food, an arts and crafts show, carnival rides, a flea market, and a car show, which was hosted by Road Kings Car Club of Greensburg PA. Patrons who came out took advantage of the free admission and parking and the beautiful weather, and a good time was had by all.

PHOTOS BY RON PUDLOWSKI

Entertainment was provided with local bands and live music.

Taylor Maldonado of Fayette City sits patiently while getting her airbrush tattoo.

Even the Mon Valley Messenger got in on the action at the festival!

An all-day event, food vendors were on hand to feed the crowds of hungry people.

Gina Lynn (right) , of the Greater Rostraver Chamber of Commerce, says hello to a canine visitor.

Part of the festivities included a car show where festival-goers could view antiques and older models.

The "Monkey Man" dazzled the crowd with his comedy and fire eating act.

Its a beautiful day for a big horse and big buggy ride.

During a "Battle of the Belts," Chon's Karate students display their mastered skills under the hot sun.

Dessin Chapman (6) of Smithton, feeds the animals at the petting zoo.

A Chon's Karate student demonstrates his technique for the crowd.

There was something for everyone, even the kids, as the festival included a fun house and a train ride.

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Chambers to Hold Second Combined Luncheon and Look Forward to Welcoming Motivational Speaker The Greater Rostraver Chamber is happy to announce that preliminary plans for the second combined Chamber Luncheon with the Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce are in place. The Greater Rostraver Chamber will host this joint luncheon, which will take place Tuesday, September 27 at the Willow Room. The luncheon is open to members of the GRC and MVRCC and their guests and will allow members of both organizations the chance to meet and network.

The highlight of the luncheon will be guest speaker Rob Oliver. Rob is a motivational speaker who, at the age of 21, endured a spinal cord injury while body surfing on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The injury left him paralyzed from the chest down with limited use of his arms and hands. These limitations forced Rob to take a long hard look at life, relationships, and success. In spite of the physical challenges, Rob determined to “live life to the fullest.” He went on to complete his bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Pittsburgh and then received his master’s degree in psychology from Duquesne University. Rob currently works for the Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania as an advocate for people with disabilities. In addition to his regular work, Rob is a motivational speaker and is always looking for new audiences. He recently completed his autobiography entitled "Still Walking" which will be available for purchase. His presentation for the meeting shares the same title, "Still Walking."

Both Chambers are pleased to welcome Rob to our meeting and look forward to his words of inspiration.

Charleroi Farmers’ Market Open for Business The Charleroi Farmers’ market is once again open for business every Thursday through October. The market is held in the Charleroi Market House located at 423-427 McKean Ave. from 3 to 6 p.m.

Scheduled vendors include Harden CharleroiFarmersMarket: The Charleroi Farmers’ Farms, Volkar Farms and Plum Run Market boasts a wide variety of fresh produce and other homegrown and homemade products.

Winery. Spaces are still available in the market house for any vendors interested in selling agriculturally based products such as fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, dairy products, live plants, cut flowers, honey, beeswax and other similar products. Senior vouchers are accepted.

The cost to be a vendor is $100 for a vehicle and $50 for vendors using a table.

The one-time fee covers the cost for the entire season. Anyone interested in becoming a vendor should contact TEAM Charleroi at 724-483-3507 or by email at teamcharleroi@mvrchamber.org for more information.

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Recent Local Death Notices Beattie – Jack Stewart, 89., of Monongahela died Monday July 29.

Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Fordanich – Elizabeth “Betty”, 68., of Monongahela (Valley Inn) died July 18.

Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Brady - Michael, 53, of Monongahela died Tuesday July 26. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home in Monongahela.

McIntosh – William H. SR, 57., of Monongahela died Friday July 15.

Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Byers – Jean Poxon, of Monongahela died Saturday July 23. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Runkle - Lil, 82, of Monongahela died Tuesday July 12. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Coppi – Oliver O, 93., of Monongahela died Saturday June 25. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Sobczak – Jennie, 57., Formerly of New Eagle died Thursday August 11.

Arrangements under direction of William A. Bautz Funeral Home in New Eagle.

DeCroix – Frederick, 67, of Belle Vernon died Sunday July 17. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Sweeney – Tressa, 96, of New Eagle died Monday July 18. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Delsandro – Mary E, 93., of Monongahela died Monday July 29. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Wardle – William R, 75.,., of Monessen Formerly of New Eagle died Monday July 25. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Dougherty - Elizabeth, 86, of Monongahela died Monday July 25.

Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Wujcik – Jospeh R “Crow”, 51., of Monongahela died Saturday July 23.

Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Donora Library Announces Summer Reading Winner Donora Library's Summer Reading Program ended August 6 with the drawing of the winner of the Reading Bingo contest. First prize, a Nook eReader, was won

by Crystal Ware.

Runners up were Brandon Bamher, Barb Bozik, Wanda Minnie, Ivanna Orr, and Diana Smith.

Judy Thomas, Administrative Assistant, presents the Nook eReader to Crystal Ware.

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Monongahela Council Surprised by Three Uncommon Occurrences Fallowfield Township Getting Help to Pave Road

By Holly Tonini

Discussion of old business started at the July 27 meeting with a presentation on the paving of Grange Road from Route 481 to Gavco Materials, Inc. driveway at 1739 Grange Road.

Gavco has come up with an estimate of $168,000 to repair the road that they, Gavlic Frank & Sons, Inc. and Dominion Gas, use to haul their oversized loads over. An estimated 5652oversized loads travel the road each year from the three companies. They plan to share the cost of the repair because they are the ones damaging the road that is not wide enough for their trucks.

Besides construction, another highly discussed topic at the meeting was the disbandment of the police department and what the township has done since the disbandment in May. Several residents wanted to know if there have been any incidents since the disbandment that the Pennsylvania State

Police had to be called in to resolve.

Council told residents that they will receive reports quarterly from the State Police and will share them with the public when they receive those reports. Several residents also feel as though they were never given the reason for the disbandment of the police and want to know why. Council says they are under the advisement of a lawyer not to divulge that information.

In other news: • The Pension Resolution 422 was passed.

• Council agreed to put up a bid on advertising their 2003 Crown Victoria.

• A motion was made to start the procedures to condemn 23 Sersen Aveune, Van Voorhis.

• Chesapeake Energy presented an overview of their company and how they drill for natural gas to the community. The company has locations in mind within the township boundries.

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By Ken Askew

It was a rarity, but no one asked to speak at the public forum section to open the monthly Monongahela City Council Meeting on August 10, 2011.

The Code Enforcement Officer’s Report provided an update on the long-drawn-out building code violations at 1106-1108 Chess Street. The landlord of this rental duplex was again required to appear before Judge Pozonsky, and again the Judge bestowed a continuation (this time for 60 days), but with the $500 fine.

According to Les Pemberton, the City’s Code Enforcement Officer, renovations on half the dwelling are complete, and the other side is about 7580% finished.

Mayor Bob Kepich was extremely proud that the emergency generator for the municipal building is finally operational.

Appreciation was extended to the volunteers currently contributing to the clean-up of Pigeon Creek, which has accumulated debris from flooding conditions over the past couple years.

Rusty Polonoli is being assisted by provision of a track-hoe by Art Smith of Elizabeth Equipment, John Hess as the operator, and an anonymous donation of fuel for the equipment.

They are working from Peno’s Plaza area downstream to Routes 88 / 837, where the railroad has also been cleaning up the creek and its’ banks near the railroad bridge which crosses the creek.

Councilman Ken Kulak introduced

a proposal to seek a $147K grant from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission to design and plan for a 240-foot dock near the Aquatorium.

The dock would hopefully attract passing boaters to stop and patronize Monongahela businesses.

Kulak reported that Fredericktown recently hosted a successful community event on their dock; a resident in the audience endorsed the idea, and cited how Speers had done the same thing.

Councilman Tom Caudill objected with a “No” vote, due to the potential long-term cost obligations to the City, such as liability insurance, maintenance, and a police patrol.

Furthermore, it might require a tax increase, pushing the City’s limit of a 25-mill maximum levy allowed by law. Daryl Miller joined Caudill by casting a “No” vote, but the motion was passed with three “Yes” votes by Bob Kepics, Claudia Williams, and Ken Kulak.

The next motion also resulted in an atypical 3-2 decision, but this time ending with a rejection. Kulak also suggested that the permit fee imposed on the Aquatorium contractor be waived, since it is essentially a tax on the City itself. Caudill again opposed the motion, arguing that it would invalidate the bid and evaluation process, and be tantamount to allowing a preference to the wining contractor after the contract had been awarded. Although Williams repeated her support of Kulak, “No” votes cast

by Caudill, Kepics, and Miller decided the outcome.

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Donora To Honor Memory of Former Resident and Sept. 11th Victim Larry J. Senko

By Miranda Startare

Sunday, September 11, 2011 will mark the 10th anniversary of the World Trade Center attacks, and the Borough of Donora plans to mark the tragic anniversary with a dedication at Palmer Park in honor of Larry J. Senko. Senko, a former resident of Donora, and son of Edward and Margaret Senko, died on the 102nd floor of the North Tower.

According to Council President Karen Polkabla, a stone monument will be erected and the walking trail at Palmer Park will be renamed in honor of Larry Senko. All residents of Donora and surrounding communities are invited to attend the dedication on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at 1:00 PM at Palmer Park.

Council President Polkabla also announced that the American Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive on August 31, 2011 from 12-6 PM at the Social Hall in Donora.

Resident complaints took center stage at the remainder of the August 11 meeting, beginning with Pete and Carol Kordisto. The couple complained of their neighbor’s property on Thompson Ave. being a public health hazard, as well as a hazard to its occupant. The couple showed pictures of trash piling up inside the home (visible from the exterior), trash on the porch, trees growing from gutters, unconnected downspouts flooding their yard, and rats in and around the property.

Council expressed concern for both the neighbors to this property and for the occupant himself. Council will contact the necessary agency to assist the man, if needed, who suffers from medical problems and lives alone.

The Code Enforcement Officer will assist in this matter.

Another Donora resident, Rich

Perrotta, complained of a neighbor’s property conditions. The home on 353 McCray Ave. is for sale due to delinquent taxes and is being inhabited by bats and raccoons, which enter and exit through a third story window.

Mr. Perrotta suggested that the property be condemned.

Resident Judy Gray of Thompson Ave. stated that her curbside recycling has not been collected in two months.

Council told Mrs. Gray to call the Borough Building each time her recycling is left uncollected. The issue of animal ordinances being broken in Donora was again addressed this month, this time by Mrs. Gray, who noted residents walking their dogs in neighboring lots without cleaning up their waste. Council said to report any incidents witnessed.

Residents Clara Bulko and Tom Vernet each complained of water/flooding issues in the town.

Mrs. Bulko, who lives on McCain Ave., has had continued problems with water entering her basement wall. Borough engineers from H.M.T. & Associates have stated that they believe the problem to be a ground water seepage issue, which would be very costly to locate and repair. The issue presently remains unresolved.

Resident Tom Vernet’s complaint of water problems relates to his residence on Waddell Ave. According to Mr. Vernet, rainwater entering the sewage lines in the city has cost him $8,000 due to basement flooding during hard rains. He noted that houses built on the hills above his residence will contribute to the problem.

Council Vice President Jason Menendez said city engineers can look at the issue to see if anything can be done. Mr. Vernet stated that a manhole is needed on Waddell Ave. and that he had made this suggestion 15 years ago.

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Bentleyville Divvies up Grants from Redevelopment Authority; Allots Monies for Richardson and Carmel Parks

by Alice Harris

The August meeting for the Borough of Bentleyville began with guest Diane Luketich from the Senior Center questioning why the seniors have to pay for everything and the library does not. The library is supported by the Borough and pays utilities and insurance, but does not pay for trash pickup. This matter will be further studied.

Tax issues of last month concerning the Eagles Club are most likely resolved.

Thanks to J. Barry Stout, who spoke with the Redevelopment Authority, the Borough received the full $296,000 allotment. $46,152 went back to the general fund. $30,000 went back to the investment fund. The object of that fund is to maintain an $80,000 balance.

A thank you letter will be sent to Senator Stout.

A payment of $2,142.70 to Southwest Regional Police for their share of fines (those generated by them) was approved. Thanks to Sherry Hreha and Councilman Ken Yankowski for doing the legwork to acquire the Local Share Account funds in the amount of $22,281.55.

Kevin Wilmott, representing Widmer Engineering (the Borough’s engineer), stated they adjusted their fee to $19,000 so that most of it will be covered by LSA money.

Councilman Yankowski asked fellow Council members to evaluate dilapidated buildings, etc. in the upper section

and also downtown Bentleyville to determine what can be done and to apply for CDBG redevelopment grant monies.

A water drainage problem was brought to the attention of Council by Mr. McKeeta.

Guest Donna Petrusky, who lives on Ames Road, asked for a way to deal with speeding traffic. Speed strips to slow drivers and mirrors to view approaching traffic were suggested. Council will look into further.

The Borough will not be invoiced for hydrants again this year. An application for funds to have traffic lights replaced has been submitted.

An amount of $75 (if needed) was approved to install virus protection for the Borough secretary’s computer.

The Recreation Board was complimented on Fireworks Night and the very nice fireworks.

Someone needs to finalize the choice of a fountain to be replaced in Richardson Park. $4,000 has been budgeted for this project. Two cameras are out and need replaced. Two more are needed, also. Two lights are needed at Carmel Park.

Collections from parking meters totaled $68.16.

The cost for an additional SWR police officer will be at the rate of 50%. Also, the Borough will not be charged for court costs.

In complaints of rowdiness at a local bar at 3 a.m., the state police should be called.

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Carroll Township Board Meeting Business as Usual

By Miranda Startare

The recent Carroll Township Supervisors Meeting was markedly less controversial than the July meeting.

There were fewer residents speaking, and the meeting adjourned with no indication of any unresolved business.

All board members were present at the August 2 meeting to give their votes of approval to enact an ordinance allowing a deferred retirement option plan for township police officers (DROP Amendment). The move will save the township money while keeping senior officers longer.

The board also directed Solicitor Herman Bigi to prepare an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to include methadone clinics. Although no one has shown any interest in creating a clinic in the township, the board is adding the amendment as a preventive measure.

The only resident to address the board at the meeting was Bill Lemonovich who spoke on behalf of his neighbors in the Ripepi Plan. Mr. Lemonovich asked the supervisors to consider re-surfacing Lewis & Clark and Balboa Drives. He showed the supervisors pictures of the deteriorating condition of these roads, which have not been improved since they were built 28 years ago.

Chairman Thomas Rapp said the board had noted the poor conditions of these roads and would be re-surfacing them after a water line in these roads is replaced.

Vice Chairman James Harrison stated that preliminary work had already begun in the area to bring these roads up to grade.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. Residents are asked to sign in at the beginning of meetings if they wish to address the board.

Heavy Rains Impact New Eagle

By Ken Askew

New Eagle Borough recently suffered through a storm in which a reported five inches of rain poured down in about a half-hour; damage was spotty.

Because of the torrent of rain, a property at 410 Memorial Avenue was flooded when water overflow gushed into the area from nearby drainage pipes.

Many of their driveway stones were washed away, water entered the house through the back kitchen door, and the house is sinking somewhat. The owners asked the state to do something about relocating or diverting big drainage pipes near their home, but were stonewalled.

Consequently, the residents pleaded to New Eagle Council on August 2, 2011 for some relief or assistance. A lengthy discussion ensued about what drainage pipes were located where, who owns and controls them, and what plan could be devised to lessen the threat of another similar incident.

There was concern that remedial action at this home would simply move the next deluge of water to other plots of

land further downhill. Since Borough Engineer Laskey was absent from the meeting, action was postponed until next week, when Laskey could visit the site and make recommendations.

Another case of a flooded home was reported in the 100 block of Morton Street; where the homeowner had two inches of water in his basement.

Another problem in his neighborhood is a nearby resident who frequently lets his grass grow high and be taken over by weeds. Furthermore, those residents have five dogs whose feces are not cleaned up from the lawn; the animals also defecate on the porch roof.

The resultant odor becomes unbearable. Mayor Glenn Petticord has initiated citations for code violations to that address in the past, and pledged to do so again.

A resident also complained about the poor work ethic and low productivity of the Borough’s two-man maintenance crew. Council members and other attendees agreed that a problem exists. The workers’ union contract will expire in 18 months, at which time changes could be made.

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by Ken Askew

Having worked in the construction industry since 1986, Mark Slagle now owns two related businesses: Slagle Roofing and Trinity Garage Door & Awning. The businesses are co-located at one storefront, in the business district of Monongahela.

Slagle Roofing started in February 2008, and moved to its present location in March 2011. With a staff of 12 employees, they do some residential but mostly commercial roofing jobs; their projects range in price from $500 to half a million dollars. Ben Fisher serves as both the sales/marketing lead and the safety coordinator.

The company installs pre-manufactured or custom roofs, using Duro-Last roofing material products. Slagle Roofing was honored earlier this year by the Duro-Last organization with a “Partners in Goodwill� award for their short-term mission work at an orphanage in Ecuador.

Mark Slagle and a team from his church also participated this year in a block-laying project for a school in the Bahamas; a work trip to the Philippines is next. Locally, they also donated time and materials to shingle two area houses.

Slagle says he “wants to make sure his customers are happy, before he makes money� and advises that “the most important thing about picking a good roofer is being comfortable with whom you are choosing.�

Slagle Roofing & Construction, Inc. is located at 208 West Main Street in Monongahela. Their phone number is 724-348-5534 and they can be found online at www.slagleroofing.com. They are open from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday and are closed Saturday and Sunday.

Both Slagle Roofing and Trinity Garage Door & Awning are owned by Mark Slagle; they are co-located at the same address.

You may be at risk for bone fractures.

Join Ajay K. Mathur, M.D., a rheumatologist affiliated with Monongahela Valley Hospital, to learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and latest treatments for osteoporosis in men and women.

Wednesday, September 28 at Mon-Vale HealthPLEX Program Begins at 6 p.m.

3FGSFTINFOUT XJMM CF TFSWFE This is the newest program in MVH’s Innovations in Medicine Series that features physician guest speakers who provide medical information to the community.

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Small Business Development Center Representatives to Provide Business Assistance in Daley's Donora Office State rep. Peter J. Daley, D-Washington/Fayette announced recently that a representative from the University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center will be available in September to provide business owners with the information and tools necessary to build successful businesses.

Representatives will be available September 9, and September 22, to work with for-profit businesses, both start-up and established, with issues that are affecting them. They will be able to help constituents with a wide range of issues, from business plan development to information technology issues.

The SBDC representatives can offer expert guidance in market research, economic and community development, training and professional development, technology development assistance and capital formation.

Assistance will be available in Daley's Donora office. Appointments are required. For more information and to schedule an appointment, contact Dale's office at 724-379-5540, or toll free at 1-800-467-9486.

Assistance dates and times are as follows: • September 9 from 9:30AM - 3:00PM • September 22 from 9:30AM - 3:00PM

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Charleroi Dental and Medical Office Welcomes Dr. Kapusta Dr. Martin A. Kapusta, Jr., a dentist on the medical staff of Centerville Clinics, is now seeing dental patients at Charleroi Dental and Medical Office, a part of the Centerville Clinics network located at 51 McKean Avenue, Charleroi.

Jim Quinn, executive director at Centerville Clinics, noted that Centerville Clinics offers dental services in addition to medical services in the Charleroi area.

He said, “Dr. Kapusta brings enthusiasm and extensive experience to his work. He is now accepting new patients."

A graduate of St. Vincent College, Dr. Kapusta earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at the University of Pittsburgh Dental School. His general practice of dentistry includes an emphasis on prevention.

Prior to joining the medical staff of Centerville Clinics Dr. Kapusta practiced with Family Dental Health Center in Butler, PA, and with Baden Dental Clinic in Baden, PA. He also maintained a dental practice in New Stanton.

Actively involved in community service, Dr. Kapusta holds CPR certification.

The Centerville Clinics network of 11 community medical and dental officers includes Bentleyville Family Practice Center, California Doctors Office, Carmichaels Clinic, Charleroi Medical and Dental Office, Connellsville Medical Office, Fairchance Office, Republic Doctors Office, Uniontown Family Doctors, Washington Family Doctors, Waynesburg Office, and the Yablonski Memorial Clinic. Centerville Clinics also operates six mental health service sites.

LOCAL REALTORS HONORED Norma Kite of Howard Hanna Simon Real Estate of Belle Vernon was selected as a 2011 Five Star Real Estate Agent and was recognized in the Pittsburgh Magazine for overall customer satisfaction Norma Kite

Tom Simon, Jr.

Tom Simon, Jr. was recently invited to an exclusive Howard Hanna Champions Club event held at the Howard Hanna Corp office in RIDC Park, Pittsburgh. To be invited to such an event an agent must have a volume over $1,950,000.00 for a four month period.

Tri-County Chem-Dry is Cleaning for the Cause Tri-County Chem-Dry in Charleroi is one of serveral Chem-Dry facilities to officially partner with the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) for 2011 in a program called “Cleaning for the Cause.” They have committed to donating a minimum of $25,000 collectively as a brand, which will go towards educational programs, breast cancer research and funding free mammograms for those in need. Part of this program is a special version of the World Famous Chem-Dry Professional Strength Spot Remover, which comes in a pink can and $1.00 of the purchase price for each can goes to the NBCF. If you would like to help the cause, contact Tri-County Chem-Dry so you can purchase your “pink” spot remover. They can be reached at (724)-483-9553. If you would like to donate directly to the NBCF, visit the special website at www.CleaningForTheCause.com.

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Look what’s new in Town

Trinity Garage Door & Awning Opens Up Shop in Monongahela

by Ken Askew

Helping with the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Slagle Roofing and Trinity Garage Door & Awning are: (front row, left to right) Representing Trinity Garage Door & Awning – Brenen Urick, Audra Gminder, and Brian Gminder; Representing Slagle Roofing – Ruthann Slagle and Benjamin Fisher; and Dan Arnold of Blair Financial. (Back row, left to right) Monongahela Mayor Bob Kepics, Representing the Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce – Kim Ruffcorn of First Federal Savings and Tony Bottino of Allstate Insurance.

Trinity Garage Door & Awning was started in March 2010, but one year later, has opened up shop in downtown Monongahela. The business is owned by Mark Slagle, who is also president of Slagle Roofing.

Both firms share the same address and office staff.

Engaged in the sales and service of garage doors and awnings, Manager Brian Gminder has 11 years experience in the trade. He “takes pride in offering the best possible service at the best possible price.” Garage doors with installation start at about $700, but senior citizen discounts and advertised specials are available. Trinity is a dealer for Clopay garage doors, Lift Master garage door openers, and Sunsetter awnings.

Trinity belongs to the local Chamber of Commerce, and as a service to the community, the company has sponsored a girls’ softball team and participated in the Ringgold Community Day. According to Gminder, “We’re willing to say what we can do, and do what we say.”

Trinity Garage Door & Awning is located at 208 West Main Street in Monongahela. Their phone number is 724-258-6900 and their website is www.trinitygaradedoor.com. They are open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday and are closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Monongahela Welcomes New State Farm Insurance Agency

by Ken Askew

A new branch office of State Farm Insurance--owned

by Barrett Bozovich – officially opened on July 1, 2011 in Peno’s Plaza of Monongahela.

Barrett has nine years experience in the insurance and financial services field. He and his two employees invite you to stop by for all your fire, auto, life, and health insurance needs, plus financial services. They offer up a 40% discount on auto and home insurance.

Their business theory is: “Our goal is to provide our customers with an unparalleled level of service and care.”

Barrett welcomes you to “come in and see us for all your financial and insurance needs.”

The office is located at 608 Park Avenue in Monongahela, PA and can be reached at 724-258-5888 or at www.bozovichinsurance.com. Bozovich himself can be reached via email at barrett.bozovich.ul2p@ statefarm. com. They are open from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. They are also available in the evenings by appointment.

A crowd of family and business associates gathered to offer Barrett Bozovich well wishes at his ribbon-cutting celebration. Pictured are (left to right): Frank Congelio (State Farm Agency Field Representative), Tony Bottino (Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce), Chelsey McGavitt (Office Representative), Kim Ruffcorn (Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce), Anthony Sacco (Office Representative), Barrett Bozovich (State Farm Agent), Bob Kepics (Monongahela Mayor), Missy Bozovich (wife), Mallory Bozovich (daughter), Brayden Bozovich (son), Cathy Humphrey (mother-in-law), Annette Bozovich (mother), Bob Bozovich (father), Matthew Bozovich (cousin), and Carley Bozovich (cousin).

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Brewing Up Business: Cox Distributing Continues Tradition in Monongahela Celebrating the grand opening was (left to right): Anthony Bottino (Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce, and Allstate Financial), Monongahela Mayor Bob Kepics, Adam Cox, ( Proprietor), Beth Cox, (Adam’s mother), and Kim Ruffcorn (Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce, and First Federal Savings.

by Ken Askew

In a location that has never been anything but a beer distributorship since the days of alcohol prohibition (1920-1933), Cox Distributing continued that tradition when it opened a new beer distributor store on May 10, 2011.

Owner Adam Cox specializes in beer sales and deliveries, by the case.

His delivery destinations are bars, parties, weddings, and graduation events. Prices range from $12 to $130 per case, inclusive of the highSince Prohibition, this business location has always been a beer distributorship. end craft beers. As a military veteran himself, he offers Military Appreciation Day on the 3rd Tuesday of every month; veterans get $2 off each case, up to five cases.

His customers enjoy drive-up (not drive-through) convenience. Adam boasts that if you are a repeat customer, he will know what you want before you get out of your car. His goal is to make each patron happy with their purchase.

As the only distributor in the City of Monongahela, shopping at Cox Distributing avoids the additional gasoline expense of driving to a further location.

Adam is a beer aficionado—when not at the store, he enjoys brewing his own beer at home. In a reflective moment, as he stood gazing across the street and past the railroad tracks, down to the Monongahela River, he laughed and declared that people should “Drink our beer, ‘cause river water is dirty!”

Cox Distributing is located at 116 Railroad Street in Monongahela. Their phone number is 724-258-8780 and their website is www.coxdistrib.com. Cox can be reached at adam@coxdistrib.com. The store is open 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday; and (summer only) noon to 3:00 p.m.

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All-Ways Automotive Care Hosts Grand Opening in New Eagle

Pictured (l-r) at the ribbon cutting for All-Ways Automotive Care are Howard Wolkowicz, Bill Carson, Billy Carson, Benjamin Carson, Anthony Bottino, President of MACC, Linda Hall, Borough of New Eagle & Board Member of MACC, and KarenQuinto of MACC.

By Christen M. Stroh

All-Ways Automotive Care, located in New Eagle, recently held their official grand opening in August.

All-Ways Automotive Care is a full-service auto repair and detail shop. The shop not only does mechanical work and maintenance on cars, but also details them along with other recreational vehicles, including boats, RVs, and motorcycles. Owner Bill Carson Carson noted, “We want to be able to handle all the needs of our customers in one place.”

The convenience of getting everything taken care of in one place isn’t the only thing that All-Ways Automotive Care offers its customers. Carson also stresses that his hours of operation are designed to work around his customers’ schedules, understanding that family needs and work oftentimes are priority.

The shop is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday – Saturday to accommodate the community as a whole, and All-Ways even offers pick-up and drop-off services.

The business is a sole proprietorship, and Carson is proud of the fact that it is a family-owned business that is also family-oriented. “We provide highquality, reliable, affordable service and we really make sure that the quality of care we provide our customers always meets their needs. We really are community-focused,” said Carson.

All-Ways Automotive care is located at 167 Chess St. in New Eagle and can be reached at 724-292-8001. Hours of operation are from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce Sets Chamber Business Showcase The Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer a Chamber Business Showcase on Wednesday, November 16 from 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Natali Performance Center at California University of PA. There are 60 exhibitor spaces available and a sellout is expected. Become a “preferred” vendor for next year’s show in the new Convocation Center! The expo will have free admission to the public. As a business, you may join the Chamber at any time during the year to be eligible for the discounts and you will enjoy all the benefits of being a member of one of the 25 Largest Chambers in the Pittsburgh Region!

To reserve your booth today, contact Deb or Donna at 724-483-3507 or info@mvrchamber.org or visit www.mvrchamber.org.

Networking to Grow Your Business The Mon Valley Networking Group is an organization whose members help each other grow their businesses. One of the keys to doing this is learning how to effectively network. The primary reference used by networkers to do this is a book called “The 29% Solution” by Ivan R. Misner, Ph.D. and Michelle R. Donovan. In this book are 52 strategies to help anyone increase their knowledge and skill in networking. At each meeting, the Educational Officer reads a strategy and has the members do “homework” to practice that networking strategy so that they become better and better at networking for the benefit of themselves and their fellow group members. If you would like to become part of this dynamic team and learn how to effectively network to expand and grow your business, email Robert McKinley at rmckinley409@gmail.com or Todd Sauter at equityedge@clear.net.

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FUNERAL PLANNING & SERVICES Q: What do I do if a death of a loved one occurs away from home?

THESE AREA SERVICE PROVIDERS ARE HERE TO ANSWER ALL YOUR QUESTIONS...

If you have questions for our expert, send your questions to MON VALLEY MESSENGER, P.O. Box 103, Finleyville, PA 15332 or e-mail news@monvalleymessenger.com

PAIN TREATMENT Q: What are the common types of pain?

A:

Nerve related pain, muscle related pain, bone related pain, organ related pain, psychogenic pain, cancer related pain.

Marshall Marra Funeral Home

Q: What are the common sites of pain?

216 Chess Street, Monongahela, PA 15063 724-258-6767 www.marshallmarrafuneralhome.com

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Back pain, neck pain, extremity pain, pelvic pain, abdominal pain, thoracic pain, facial pain, generalized aches, joint pain.

Arif Rafi, MD Therapeutic Interventional Pain Center

Q: What is the cause of back pain?

A:

It is usually due to the body's natural response to injury or degenerative conditions of the spine. Most of the time it is resolved by time and does not require surgical intervention. Healing time is usually about 6 weeks. Sudden pain could be due to overstretched muscles or ligaments. It could be due to acute herniation of the disc between the vertebras. Acute injury to vertebral bodies (compression fracture) could cause sudden pain. Transforaminal nerve compression could also cause pain and weakness.

Chronic back/neck pain is more common. It is due to degenerative changes of the intervertebral discs.

Q: What treatments are available?

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Medications (anti inflammatory, muscle relaxants, neuropathic medication, narcotic medication, oral steroids, local anesthetics), physical therapy/chiropractic, acupuncture, epidural steroid injections and advanced interventional procedures (many types), surgeries.

Chronic back/neck pain is more common. It is due to degenerative changes of the intervertebral discs.

S U R G I C E N T E R Arif Rafi, MD Therapeutic Interventional Pain Center 100 Stoops Drive, Suite 240 Monongahela, PA 15063 724-483-4282 office 724-483-4078 fax

A: With more and more families either traveling, vacationing, staying at other residences for extended periods (snowbirds), receiving medical treatments out of town, or just visiting a family member, additional burdens are suddenly forced on the surviving members of the family if a Marshall Marra death occurs. Most people do not know what steps to take F.D./Owner if this should happen, especially if they are out of state. Marshall Marra Funeral Home First, there is no need to contact a funeral director in the state where the death occurred; doing so may result in unnecessary additional expenses and time. You should always immediately contact your local funeral home where the services are to take place. They will coordinate the transfer with a local director at the place of death and make all the necessary arrangements to bring your loved one home as quickly as possible. By law, embalming will be required for any out-of-state death before he or she can return home. The death certificate must also be filed where the death took place; this process may take several days to complete in the case of an unexpected death. We understand that you may have additional questions, so please feel free to contract us anytime for more information. Call 724-258-6767 or visit marshallmarrafuneralhome.com .

Spartan Surgi-Center 100 Stoops Drive Monongahela, AP 15063 412-377-1152

Jose Ramirez Del Toro, MD The Orthopedic Group 800 Plaza Drive, Suite 140 Belle Vernon, PA 15012 724-379-5802 office 724-379-5874 fax

To be featured in our Ask the Experts column, call 412-249-8177

TELEVISION & APPLIANCES Q: Plasma vs. LCD vs. LED: Which HDTV Type is Best?

A: When you're shopping for an HDTV, there are plenty of factors to consider. Chief among them is the type of display.

While boxy, bulky CRTs are long dead and mammoth rearprojection HDTVs are all but extinct, the HDTV market currently offers three distinct choices in display technologies: plasma, traditional CCFL-backlit LCD, and LED-back"Pothole" Highway Appliances lit LCD. For years, the question of which technology reigned supreme has remained unanswered. In the early days of HDTVs, plasma, with its inky blacks and top-notch picture quality, was the prevalent flat-panel technology, especially among videophiles. Gradually, thinner, more energy-efficient LCDs with CCFL backlighting became less expensive and more capable and started gaining ground. The difference between plasma and LCD wavered for some time, with each offering different economic and visual benefits depending on the model, price, and time in the life cycle of HDTVs. But in the past couple of years, with the advent of increasingly sophisticated LED backlighting, we finally have a true winner. With its unmatched energy efficiency, LED-based LCD is the best flat-panel HDTV technology.

Unfortunately, it's also generally the most expensive. (Though LED HDTV prices have come down considerably over the past year, and continue to drop all the time.) If it's in your budget, the choice is clear: Pay the premium and get an LED-lit HDTV. 2214 Rt. 88, Dunlevy (Exit 40 off Interstate 70, and just minutes off Rt. 43) 724-326-5616 www.highwayappliance.com

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YOUR HEALTH Rostraver’s Center for Fitness and Health Invites All to Jump Start Exercise Routines with Tai Chi Class Tai Chi is a restorative form of exercise that teaches proper posture, deep and even breathing, and body and knee alignment.

Therapeutically, TaiChi improves balance, reduces stress, and has shown to benefit those with conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, fibromyalgia, and high blood pressure. The Center for Fitness and Health in Rostraver Township will be hosting a Tai Chi class this fall, taught by instructor Suzanna Daniels. The beginner’s class will introduce 16 postures over an 8 week course and is appropriate for all ages and abilities. Modifications will be shown tothose needing them. You can participate and learn this exercise form on Fridays from 10:3011:30 a.m. The class meets weekly from September 9th - October 28th.

The non-member fee is $80 for the 8 week session. Contact Melissa Ondesko at 724-379-2071 or mondesko@mvhealthplex.com for registration and more information.

Dr. Martin A. Kapusta, Jr. A Dentist Specializing in Prevention

is now accepting new patients at the

Charleroi Medical and Dental Office 501 MCKEAN AVENUE A Part of the Centerville Clinics Network

For a convenient appointment, call

724 - 483 - 5482 All services are provided without discrimination, based on financial ability, race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, parenthood, ethnic background, national origin, physical or mental handicap or disability.

Antioxidants Promote Cellular Longevity*

By Dr. Yibing Wang

What is an antioxidant?

Let's start with a little background information first. Just like rust on a car, oxidation can damage our bodies' cells and may contribute to the aging process. Oxidation happens as the result of invading, damaging molecules called free radicals. Free radicals are unstable oxygen molecules that get into the body as a result of over-exercise, stress, being exposed to dirty air and other environmental pollutants.

Antioxidants help prevent oxidation by counteracting free radicals.* They do this by binding to them and transforming them into non-damaging compounds.

Consequently, antioxidants are integral in supporting the body's natural defense system.*

What do you mean by promote?

To contribute to the progress of something in a positive way.

What do you mean by cellular?

In relation to the human body, cellular means of, relating to or consisting of cells. A cell is the smallest structural unit in the body capable of functioning independently.

What do you mean by longevity?

A long duration of individual life or long continuance.

What can we conclude from the claim "Antioxidants Promote Cellular Longevity?"* The conclusion is powerful. Antioxidants, because of their free radical scavenging capabilities, have the ability to promote the longevity of individual cells and when individual cells in the body are supported in a positive way, the body as a whole becomes supported. This in turn contributes to the potential for overall well-being and vitality in the long term.* Antioxidants are a crucial part of any serious nutrition program and independent laboratory tests confirm Vemma® is the most powerful liquid antioxidant available anywhere!

To learn more about Vemma, or to order Vemma products, visit the website www.bodyfuel.vemma.com * These statements have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. These statements are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure or prevent any disease.

Copyright 2005-2011 Vemma® Nutrition Company

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Mon Valley YMCA Offers Wide Range of Fitness Classes The Mon Valley YMCA announces group fitness sessions for September and October: Balanced Body classes begin on September 5. Forty weekly fitness classes for all fitness levels are offered free to members. Others can join and just take part in classes for a nominal fee.

This session includes Group Cycle, Breathe (Yoga, Pilates & Qigong) for intermediate level participants, Cardio Combo (a blend of low impact, step and strength training), Core classes (Wednesday, 6 a.m. and 5 p.m.), Basic Training (boot camp-style workout), Kettebell for beginners, Walk Off the Pounds, Strut (aerobic dance), Cardio Kick (a class incorporating kickboxing moves), and Total Body Training to fire up the metabolism. Senior

classes include YogaStretch, Muscular Strength and Range of Motion, Cardio Circuit and Cardio Fit. Zumba classes begin on September 12. Seven weekly Latin dance fitness workouts are offered for one rate, including three morning classes and four evening classes. For those who haven't yet tried Zumba, there is a beginner's class on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Aqua Zumba is also offered on Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. for those who enjoy the resistance of the water or those needing the cushioning of the water for their joints. Water Exercise classes begin September 19. Classes from least intense to more so include Arthritis, Wet Vest, Water Walking, SilverSplash, SplashDance, AquaZumba, and AquaFit (evening class), and Deep Water Running (evening class).

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Staying Safe: Monessen’s Valley Health & Safety Offers Several Medical Classes Valley Health & Safety Training Center will be holding the following courses throughout the fall: • Heartsaver Adult and Pediatric will be held August 30th and September 27th. Cost $40.00 a person. Class will start at 6:00pm and finish around 9:00pm.

This class is intended for lay persons, day-care center employees and personnel care home employees, teachers and anyone wishing to learn CPR for children and adults. This class is held at the Lombardo Education Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Garage parking is $2.00. The class is usually in the community room on the lower floor. Participants must pre-register and pre-pay.

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) class will start September 19th at 1001 Donner Avenue in Monessen. The class is sponsored by Westmoreland Community College and runs with their college schedule. Students MUST pre register and pre-pay. An EMT is a vital member of a healthcare team. Often the first healthcare provider to arrive at the scene, an EMT needs to rely on quick reactions and excellent training to care for a transport the sick or injured to medical facility. To register for the EMT class, call the training center and an application will be sent to you. The training center must have a minimum of 12 students to start the class.

• Healthcare Provider will be held Saturday, October 8th cost $60.00. Class will start at 9 a.m. and finish around 1:00 p.m. Intended for Nursing students, pre-hospital personnel, hospital personnel, doctors. Heartsaver FA/CPR will be held Saturday, September 17th cost $60.00. Class will start and 9:00pm and finish around 1:30pm. Intended for the lay person, persons who work in personnel care homes or schools. Both classes will be at the Monessen Ambulance Service at 1001 Donner Avenue in Monessen and participants must pre-register and pre-pay.

The first two weekends of November, the training center will be hosting a Hazardous Material Technician class.

At Valley Health & Safety, we strive to make your experience a good one and to provide you with all the training you will need to be a hirable member of the medical profession. For more information on any of the classes please call the training center at 724-684-9536.

APPEALS Project Helping Mental Health Consumers Look and Feel their Best - All of the Time The Washington County Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation is the proud sponsor of the "APPEALS Project," a new initiative that assists male and female consumers in Washington County look and feel their best through inspired services and events geared to assist them with integrating back into the community; socially, academically, and vocationally.

The APPEALS VIP Empowerment Event is a full afternoon of free access to beauty and self-care services including hair, makeup, wardrobe, inspirational speakers, and interactive activities

designed to encourage and inspire consumers to look and feel their best, all of the time. WTAE's Andrew Stockey is on board once again as guest speaker. The event will be held on Wednesday, October 26 at the Willow Room in Rostraver, PA. To help prepare our fall VIP event, we are in need of your help. Please select an opportunity below that you are able to help us with! Donation receipts will be provided upon request.

Goodie bag inserts for 40 participant bags. (Suggestions include small giveaways for both men and women like

pens, notepads, make up samples, lotions, health care pamphlets, mints, nail polish, nail files, deodorant, toothpaste, sample sized hygiene products, etc.)

Door prizes for a participant raffle at the end of the event. Gift certificates, gift baskets, and gift cards from local businesses are very much appreciated!

Beauty consultations and minimakeover services by local hairstylists, manicurists, makeup artists, estheticians, image consultants, etc., between the hours of 12 noon and 2 p.m. for consumers to enjoy during the after-

noon activity stations.

Health and wellness activity coordinators: Can you teach someone how to tie a tie? Help a consumer put together a sharp outfit for a night out with friends? Can you teach quick and effective stress management or anxiety reduction techniques? Demonstrate proper posture?

Local business vendor volunteers are welcome and encouraged.

Call Jennifer Carota, project director, for more details or questions at 412559-1754.

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Monongahela Valley Hospital Nurse Receives Award for Providing Exceptional Care Mariaelena Perowski, RN, CCRN, PHRN, wants to help people get well quickly. That’s why this dedicated professional staff nurse is at home in the Emergency Department at Monongahela Valley Hospital (MVH).

Perowski, who is a resident of Charleroi, has spent the last 21 of her 29 years as a full-time nurse providing emergency care to residents of the mid-Mon Valley. She is the recipient of prestigious Cameos of Caring® Award, which recognizes nurses who demonstrate excellence in nursing care, serve as advocates for patients and families, and embodies the essence of the nursing profession.

While her mother wanted her to study nursing, Mariaelena initially followed a different path — she married and started a family. At the encourage-

ment of her friend, the mother of three applied to and was accepted at Washington Hospital School of Nursing when her youngest child was only 5 years old. She studied diligently with her friend Georgina Koslosky, RN, who is the Employee Health Nurse at MVH. Out of their class of 50 student nurses, Perowski and Koslosky received the “Exceptional Care Giver” awards.

Early in her career at MVH, Perowski rotated between the Intensive Care, Critical Care and Progressive Care units. In the years that followed, she provided care in every unit with the exception of the Operating Room and Delivery. She also served as a flight nurse for four years and briefly provided in-home medical care. Today, her quick

response and caring nature is not limited to MVH’s Emergency Department — she will provide emergency medical care to anyone in distress. Recently, while dining at a local restaurant, Perowski and her daughter, who is a flight attendant, sprung into action to provide CPR and chest compression to a woman in cardiac arrest. When paramedics arrived, the woman was flown to a hospital where she received an automated implanted cardiac defibrillator.

Perowski is certified in Neonatal Advanced Life Support and Trauma Nurse Care Curriculum and is a National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Provider. She also serves as a nurse educator teaching Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support. In addition, she

Perowski: Mariaelena Perowski is the proud recipient of the Cameos of Caring® Award, presented to her for her years of dedication to the nursing profession.

is a preceptor and mentor for new MVH employees and college nursing students.

MONONGAHELA VALLEY HOSPITAL SEPTEMBER EVENTS Monongahela Valley Hospital is sponsoring a variety of informative programs during September. Many of the events will be held in the Hospital’s Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center (ECC) unless otherwise noted.

STROKE SUPPORT GROUP – Thursday, September 1 at 1 p.m., ECC. The Stroke Support Group is designed for patients and caregivers to share, learn and grow with people who can personally relate to the challenges and struggles they face on a daily basis dealing with stroke and its aftereffects. For more information, call 724-258-1455.

INNOVATIONS IN OSTEOARTHRITIS OF THE FOOD AND ANKLE – Wednesday, September 7 at 6 p.m., ECC. William T. DeCarbo, D.P.M., from Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Department of Surgery will discuss the latest techniques to treat osteoarthritis of the foot and ankle.

To register, call 724-258-1333.

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP – Wednesday, September 7 at 6 p.m., ECC. This support group is free and open to all breast cancer patients and their families.

For more information, call 724-258-1455.

RSDS SUPPORT GROUP – Tuesday, September 13 at 6 p.m., ECC. The Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Support Group is free and open to all persons with RSDS or related illnesses. For more information, call 724-929-9492.

OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP – Thursday, September 15 at 6 p.m., ECC. This support group is free and open to all persons with ostomies and their families and friends. For more information, call 724-258-1773.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP – Monday, September 19 at 7 p.m., ECC. This support group is free and open to all cancer patients and their families. For additional information, call 724-258-1704.

ADVANCED CARBOHYDRATE COUNTING – Wednesday, September 21 from 9 to 11 a.m., ECC. Diabetes self-management class that focuses on carb counting with everything you need to know.

Topics range from how to measure the upward drive each meal has on blood sugar to information on the glycemic index.

Completion of the three-day Diabetes SelfManagement Training is required prior to attending this class. To register, call 724258-1148.

MULTIPHASIC BLOOD ANALYSIS – Saturday, September 24 from 7 to 10 a.m., ECC. This 36 - function screening costs only $20. Testing will take place in the Community Room on the lower level of the hospital's Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center. The Multiphasic Blood Analysis is open to the public. Testing is by appointment only and registrations are being accepted at 724-258-1282, Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. until September 21. Participants are asked to provide the full name and complete address of the physician to whom the test results will be sent.

MANAGING YOUR DIABETES – Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, September 27, 28 and 29 at 6 p.m., ECC. Three-day, two-hour per day education series that focuses on diabetes self management and care. Registration is required at least one week prior to the start of classes.For more information or to register, call 724-258-1483.

PUBLIC CPR INSTRUCTION – Tuesday, September 27 at 6 p.m., ECC. Adult CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) classes are offered by the hospital in conjunction with Valley Health and Safety Training Center (VHSTC). The $40 fee is

payable to VHSTC and advance registration is required at 724-684-9536.

PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING AND EDUCATION PROGRAM – Wednesday, September 28 at 5:30 p.m., ECC. The prostate cancer screening and education program is free. At the screening, men will be offered a digital rectal exam (DRE), the standard test for prostate cancer; a hemocult test and a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test. For more information and to register, call 724-258-1234.

INNOVATIONS IN OSTEOPOROSIS – Wednesday, September 28 at 6 p.m., MonVale HealthPLEX. Ajay K. Mathur, M.D., a rheumatologist affiliated with Monongahela Valley Hospital, will discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and latest treatments for osteoporosis in men and women.

To register, call 724-258-1333.

PUBLIC FIRST-AID INSTRUCTION – Thursday, September 29 at 6 p.m., ECC. Adult first aid classes are offered by the hospital in conjunction with Valley Health and Safety Training Center. The $30 fee is payable to VHSTC and advance registration is required at 724-684-9536.

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Charleroi Federal’s 25th Annual Little Great Race is Up and Running

By Holly Tonini

Residents will see Fallowfield and McKean Avenues closed the morning of September 10 from 8 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. when Charleroi holds the 25th Annual Charleroi Little Great Race. The course is a 5k (3.1 miles) race for runners and walkers. Proceeds this year will benefit Samantha Jo Simmons, daughter of Douglas and Tonya Simmons, a young resident of Runners from last year’s Little Great Race take off and head towards the finish line.

Charleroi who has spent most of her life in and out of the hospital due to low grade giloma, which is tumors Late registration is also $20, but does not on her brain and spine. General registration is $20 and the deadline is September include a shirt or a bag. Everyone is 8. The first 900 applicants are guaranteed a shirt and a race bag. Runners and walk- encouraged to participate. This year, ers can still opt for late registration and have until the day of the race to sign up. according to Vic Vitale, one of the event’s organizers, they are expecting over 1,000 participants. He said the course is flat and fast and there are great giveaways. Participants will be given food, coupons, and have the opportunity to win prizes.

Spectators can line the course of the race to cheer on the runners and walkers as they pass. Spectators and participants alike will hear the sounds of music from several locations. The race will start and finish at 1 Chamber Plaza. Applications Samantha Simmons will be the beneficiary of to participate can be filled out online at the proceeds earned from the Charleroi Little www.littlegreatrace.com or can be Great Race this year. picked up at Vitale State Farm insurance at 205 McKean Ave. in Charleroi, PA.

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It’s Showtime at Cox Arena!

Cox Arena owners Shane and Kate Cox are entering their third season of hosting shows and events at the facility on Route 481 in Monongahela.

The Cox Arena entertainment lineup includes monthly fun shows and team sortings, which occur about three times per month through the end of October. “We mostly aim our focus toward having somewhere that families can come and enjoy their Horse riders enjoy utilizing the horses together in a Cox Arena facilities at a recent event. safe, friendly environment,” says Kate Cox. The next fun shows are Saturday, September 17th and Saturday, October 22nd.

They begin at 9 a.m. and include events such as barrel racing, pole bending, keyhole, and pee-wee and therapeutic riding classes. The goal is to have activities that appeal to everyone and meet the needs of all riding abilities.

The team sorting events are held on Saturday nights and begin at 6 p.m. The dates for those are September 3rd, 10th, and 17th, and October 1st, 15th, 22nd, and 29th. The sortings involve teams of two. Each group of cattle are numbered 08 and once the team of riders goes into the pen, a number is called. The cattle must be sorted out of the pen in numerical order. The event is timed and the fastest time wins. For more information about opportunities at Cox Arena, contact the staff via email at thecoxarena@aol.com.

Future Lady Leopard Softball Players Practice Drills and Skills at Clinic

By Kara Prentice

Great sports programs are usually marked by a solid foundation of fundamental instruction and many opportunities to put that knowledge into practice in game situations. Repetition is key. The Belle Vernon Area fast pitch softball program does just that, providing girls in the school district almost year-round access to organized fast pitch softball training and competitive environments. The interest and enthusiasm is evident, as approximately 70 young athletes attended a four day clinic in early August at the Washington Township Youth Association ball fields.

The free clinic was sponsored by the Washington Township Youth Association and run by Belle Vernon Area high school and middle school softball coaches. It provided an overview of the fast pitch game to help the girls see the expectations for the level of play. Special emphasis was placed on hitting and pitching.

The multiple days of instruction allowed plenty of time to work on drills and skills individually and in small groups. Girls sought to improve techniques that can be used during the upcoming season. The clinic’s focus also served to launch the fall fast pitch league registration. Belle Vernon Area High School softball coach Tom Rodriguez expects to have approximately 8-10 teams from the BVA school district participating in fall league fast pitch softball with players ranging from grades 3 through 12.

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Sharks Brave the Weather to Finish Season

Sharks celebrate victory at West Newton Rotary Swim Meet.

Umbrellas are not seen at a swim meet very often. But there were many of them on Saturday, August 6th as 41 members of the Mon Valley YMCA Sharks Swim Team, directed by coaches Jamie Stache and Scott Casteel, competed at the 39th Annual West Newton Rotary Swim Meet in a steady rain. The last meet of the season was held outside at the West Newton Community pool. The Mon Valley Swim Team took home 1st place after finishing with 528 points which was 254 more points than the 2nd place team.

Other highlights from the summer season of competition included team victory at the Uniontown YMCA Invitational on June 25th and participation at the Laurel Highlands YMCA Long Course meet, Mon Valley West YMCA Invitational and New Castle YMCA Invitational. Perhaps the

biggest event was the YMCA National Long Course Championships in Georgia. Luke Simpson qualified and competed in the 50 Free, while Kyle Garase also qualified and competed in the 50 Free, 100 Free, 50 Fly, and 100 Fly. Both boys made their team very proud as they competed strongly against swimmers from around the country.

For the winter, the team will be competing against the Western Pennsylvania YMCA Swim League’s Division I teams since they were Division II Champs of the 2010-11 season. Practices will be held Monday through Friday from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Mon Valley YMCA beginning Monday, September 12th. For more information about joining the Mon Valley YMCA Sharks Swim Team, send an email to thelusksr@aol.com.

BVA Baseball Team Launches Raffle Ticket Fundraiser The BVA High School Baseball Boosters are selling a raffle ticket for a $5,000 cash prize. The number will be determined from the 7 p.m.

Pennsylvania Daily number selected on Thursday, November 24. The tickets are a $10.00 donation and are available by calling 724-929-8778. The proceeds will benefit the BVA High School Baseball Boosters for the purchase of equipment and supplies needed for the spring 2012 season.

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Mon Valley Equestrians Ride to the Top Local middle school and high school students achieve success with competitive horseback riding team

Members of the Mon Valley Equestrian Team Prepare for Competition

For most horse-crazy teens, competitive riding is a solitary and expensive sport. But for members of the Mon Valley Equestrian Team, riders are able to enjoy their favorite activity with a group of other horse-loving friends, without even owning a horse.

The Mon Valley Equestrian Team begins its 2011-2012 season this September. Riders travel to competitions across Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey, showing in hunt seat equitation, a form of English riding based loosely on fox hunting.

Competing over jump courses and in large group “flat” (no jumping) classes, riders seek to qualify themselves and their team for Regional, Zone and National Finals organized by the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA). Established in 2002, IEA competition has grown from about 10 teams to nearly 300.

Instead of bringing one’s own horse to the show, horses are provided by the hosting teams and riders are given

little time to familiarize themselves with their given mount. Last season, in Mon Valley’s first year of competition, the team had both a middle school rider and high school rider qualify for Zone Finals. This year, they hope to qualify the whole team for Zones and hopefully send riders to the National Finals.

Apart from satisfying the competitive drive of young athletes, the Mon Valley Equestrian Team fulfills an even more important need: having fun. From cheering each other on, to discussing strategy on unfamiliar horses, to hanging out in hotel rooms the night before a show, riders form strong and lasting bonds. More than one rider describes the team experience as “the most fun they’ve ever had.” Mon Valley riders practice at Fallowfield Stables in Charleroi. If you’d like more information, contact Coach Olivia DeCesar at (724) 2393329 or email her at MonValleyEquestrian@hotmail.com.

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New BVA Coach Welcomes Solid Group of Golfers for Fall Season

By Kara Prentice

First year Belle Vernon Area varsity golf coach, Melvin Gouker, a high school mathematics teacher, is pleased with the numbers he has on his squad. Boasting seven seniors, five juniors, one sophomore and three freshmen, Gouker’s group of young men have the individual talent to continue the strong showings the team has displayed in recent seasons. Gouker noted, “Players did a great job of staying in shape during the off season and working with golf professionals to help improve their game.”

The challenges for 2011 are giving players enough opportunity to gain varsity level experience and establishing the ability to work together as a team. Gouker expects each week of practice during the season to be an intense competition to determine who will represent the team at each outing.

Coach Gouker’s full attention is certainly on the current season which began with tournament play in mid August. However, he knows the future of the program is always dependent on a strong feeder program and getting kids interested in golf as a sports option when they are young - a difficult task when there are so many technology-related distractions and opportunities in other extracurricular activities to keep them busy.

Gouker looks forward to the potential for an indoor golf simulator to be available locally for the student-athletes to stay sharp and practice year round. He also envisions organizing youth golf camps and lessons that bring kids together in a group setting to teach golf fundamentals. You just never know when that type of instruction might spark an interest and further a child’s desire to play seriously and master the game.

BVA HS GOLF ROSTER 2011 Seniors Brad Antal Michael Couser Chase Foglia Dean Manown Blake Pacy Patrick Wilson Dom Francia Juniors John Kosinski Kirby Manown Jerry Popovec Mathew Suchko Benjamin Wolfe Sophomores Thomas McCarthy Freshmen Zachary Billy Angelo Martin Sam Fragello BVA HS GOLF SCHEDULE Friday 8/19 Monday 8/22 Tuesday 8/23 Wednesday 8/24 Connellsville Monday 8/29

Tri Cada Tournament FCCA Tournament 3 pm vs. Mt. Pleasant 3:30 pm at

3 pm vs. Laurel Highlands Thursday 9/1 3 pm at Albert Gallatin Friday 9/2 3 pm at Elizabeth Forward (Exhibition) Tuesday 9/6 3 pm vs. Uniontown Thursday 9/8 3 pm at Ringgold Tuesday 9/13 3 pm at Mt. Pleasant Thursday 9/15 3 pm vs. Connellsville Monday 9/19 3 pm at Thomas Jefferson (Exhibition) Thursday 9/22 2 pm at Laurel Highlands Monday 9/26 vs. Big 8 Tuesday 9/27 3 pm at Hempfield Wednesday 9/28 3 pm vs.Albert Gallatin Friday 9/30 3 pm at Uniontown Monday 10/3 3 pm vs. Ringgold

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Ellsworth’s Aries Athletic Club Members Cause a Ruckus at Washington County Obstacle Course

Swim club members get ready to go the distance in the pool.

Summer is Over, But Fun in the Water Isn’t!

BVA Club Encourages Youth to Get in the Pool Year-Round The Belle Vernon Swim Club (BVSC) is pleased to announce the addition of a new coaching staff, Head Coach Mandy Lieberum and Assistant Coach Brittany Patrick. Swimmers from age 5-18 are welcome and encouraged to try out for the club.

Swim practices are held 4-5 days per week at the Belle Vernon Area High School pool. Parents can determine which days work best for their child's schedule. The athletes compete in local meets throughout the season.

Competitions are age- and ability- appropriate. In addition to meets, the athletes enjoy pizza parties, movie nights, Friday Night Family Swim and End of Season parties.

BVSC is a year-round non-profit competitive swim team. Coaches, staff and parent volunteers are committed to helping all swimmers accomplish the goals they set for themselves. Coaches and staff strive to provide an environment of strength, focus and dedication. Registration and tryouts for new swimmers will begin September 12th. Please email bvsc@ymail.com for more information.

Ruckus participants from Aries Athletic Club conquer the cargo net and mud pit.

With 4 miles of rugged terrain and 20 obstacles ahead, the contingent from the Aries Athletic Club in Ellsworth waited patiently with anticipation behind the rope at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Competition day, July 16th, had finally arrived and the Ruckus Obstacle Course heat was about to begin.

The “Go!” command signaled the start of the journey for the large crowd of fitness enthusiasts that dared to sign up.

The Ruckus Obstacle Course is comprised of a variety of challenges that participants must conquer. After running 3/4 of a mile, the local group arrived at 80 feet of netting that they had to crawl under, followed by a group of mud hills.

Most chose to run around it, but not the Aries group. Wooden walls to climb and slide down followed, and then going down a hill and through lobster traps into a pool of water came next.

The group moved on to the massive gorilla bars. They towered high above and extended over another pit of muddy water. Those who fell in crawled out and ran, getting more tired but not ready to quit. Finally, the last big challenge included high walls to crawl over, a commando crawl on a 12 foot high pole and cargo nets - 8 feet, 10 feet and 14 feet.

Completing the event by crossing the finish line was definitely an achievement for the mind, body and soul.

If you would like to train for an event like the Ruckus and meet other competitive athletes, please contact Aries Athletic Club at 724-239-4771.

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Award Winning Martinettes Twirl Their Way Through Summer Parades

2010-2011 Martinettes Twirling Corps Gets Ready for a Performance

The 2010-2011 Martinettes Twirling Corps, LLC, based in Belle Vernon, boasts a membership of about 40 girls ranging in age from 5 to 17. The organization has a strong tradition of excellence having recently finished their 42nd year of operation.

Among this season’s highlights was a performance in Shirley Tatar Dean’s dance recital for the 3rd year in a row and 10 local parades.

The Martinettes are pleased to announce their first place awards in three fireman’s convention parades. They were also named Twirling Champions at the Westmoreland County Convention Parade, Fayette County Convention Parade and Washington County Convention Parade. The victory in Fayette County was their fourth in a row at that event. The corps’ routines consisted of one, two and three baton combinations, flag work, fire batons and elements of dance. They celebrated their summer season successes with a group party at Crystal Pool in Fayette City.

Coaches Alice Wassilchalk Breckenridge, Donna Wassilchalk and Brandy Anderson have announced the corps’ 2011-2012 fall registration scheduled for Wednesday, September 14th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 17th from 10 a.m. to noon at their studio, 800 Fayette Street, Belle Vernon. The group is planning to perform in an indoor competition in spring 2012 and looks forward to another successful summer marching season. For more information, visit www.martinettes.com.

Rostraver Public Library Fall Story Time Registration Registration for Fall Story Time at the Rostraver Public Library will begin on Monday, August 29. You must have a system library card for your child to attend programs. No early registration. Fall sessions begin Thursday, September 15 and Friday, September 16 and run for 12 weeks. Open to children 3 to 5 years of age. Space is limited to 16 children per class.

For information, call the Rostraver Public Library at 724-379-5511. The Library is located at 700 Plaza Drive, Belle Vernon, PA.

Mon Valley YMCA Provides Colorful Addition to Fall Programs with Youth Art Club New to the Mon Valley YMCA this fall is the Youth Art Club. This club is designed for students ages 10-18 who feel their school art classes just aren’t enough. “The club will provide artistic opportunities beyond the walls of the classroom,” says instructor Brittany Mucy. “We’ll create projects based on a chosen theme and everyone will be encouraged to show off their individualism.”

The group will have sketch book nights and throw a gallery show to display works created during the eight week fall session. “This club will be about inspiring one another and learning from each others strengths,” says Mucy, who is an alumni of the Savannah College of Art and Design, earning her bachelor of fine arts degree in illustration. “We’ll discuss new artists and art media, share doodles and build each participant’s passion for art.”

Field trips may be added as well.

Brittany Mucy will be instructing the Youth Art Club classes at the Mon Valley YMCA beginning this October.

Classes will meet Tuesday evenings from 6:30-7:30 p.m. beginning October 11th. Students are asked to provide a sketch book and pencil to bring each week. All other materials will be provided.

Please call the Mon Valley YMCA at 724-483-8077 to register in advance.

It’s Lights, Cameras and Action for Children’s Theatre Classes at the Grand Theatre The Grand Theatre in Elizabeth is holding registration for Children's Theatre Classes on Saturday, September 10th from 10 a.m. until noon.

Participants can choose from age-appropriate programs and activities including Broadway Babies (ages 4-5) which meets Tuesdays for 10 weeks from September 20th through November 22nd. The class is held at from 4 – 5 p.m. each week. Tuition is $125 per person.

Musical Theatre is also available for two different age groups with 6 – 8-year-olds meeting on Tuesdays for 10 weeks from September 20th through November 22nd from 5 – 6 p.m. Tuition is $125 per person.

The 9 – 12-year-olds can participate in Musical Theatre on Mondays for 10 weeks from September 19th through November 21st . Class time is 5 – 6 p.m. Tuition is $125 per person.

For questions or further details about any of the classes offered, call the theatre at 412-384-0504.

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School News...School News BVA School District Sets Open Houses for 2011-2012 School Year BELLE VERNON

SCHOOL NEWS BVA HIGH School News BVA High School Looks Towards the Future When Implementing Changes Belle Vernon Area High School stands at the forefront of change. Changes in staffing, curriculum, scheduling, policy, and professional development are planned to enhance various components of the school in order to increase student opportunities, achievement levels, and growth levels.

This year, Belle Vernon Area High School welcomes the addition of two new professional staff employees, Sandra Fisher and Zachary Gouzd, who will bring varied experiences and skill sets to students enrolled in biology, French and mathematics. The administration and professional staff will continue the process of revising and updating the high school curriculum in all subject areas. This will address the growing need of preparing ALL students to be college-ready and career-ready by graduation.

The Pennsylvania Department of Education’s new graduation requirements, in correlation with the newly released Keystone Exams in the areas of mathematics, language arts, science, and history, provide a new set of expectations at which Belle Vernon Area graduates must excel. The faculty at Belle Vernon Area High School accepts the challenges set forth in state policy and continues to work on developing more detailed questioning and assessment techniques.

In response to greater student demand for coursework and a need to be consistent with middle school scheduling, the Belle Vernon Area High School will adopt the 6day cycle for the 2011-2012 school year, which will decrease the amount of study halls and increase the number of classes that a student may take throughout the course of the year. More information on this cycle can be found on our school website: www.bellevernonarea.net/bvahs.

Emerging technologies are developing and evolving every day, each with tremendous implications to education and opportunity. With this in mind, the Belle Vernon Area High School will pilot a new emerging technology policy that will encourage students to not only bring in their devices, but also incorporate them into the fabric of the school day. Students will be encouraged to use these devices in the cafeteria, study halls and any time during regular instruction to enhance and engage the students in their lessons.

Perhaps the biggest change will be the implementation of professional learning communities. Every member of the professional staff will participate and contribute to various professional learning communities that will effectively enhance the culture of the building through various tasks and collaboration opportunities available throughout the year.

Some may see this as a scary time in public education. At Belle Vernon Area High School, we see this as an exciting time filled with opportunities for our students. Public education is at a crossroads, and Belle Vernon Area High School stands at the forefront of these challenges and is prepared to meet these challenges head-on to meet our overall goal: student achievement and growth for ALL.

The Belle Vernon Area School District opens its doors to students on Monday, August 29. This year’s evening open house has been set for the following dates from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m.

Marion Elementary and Rostraver Elementary – Monday, September 19 BVA High School - Tuesday, September 20 Bellmar Middle and Rostraver Middle - Wednesday, September 21

Don’t Be Left Out of Our Mon Valley Messenger School News Section.

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SCHOOL NEWS BVA Elementary School News MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Marion Elementary School is very proud to announce that they have made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for two years in a row. As a result, the designation of School Improvement I has been removed. We are so proud of the hard work of our teachers and students.

Marion will continue to offer its intervention program to students in first through fifth grade. Intervention is offered for thirty minutes three of every six days. During this time, students will work in small groups to remediate specific skill deficits. Students who are exceeding academic expectations will be provided with enrichment activities.

Marion is very excited to announce the purchase of two iPad Learning Labs. We were able to make these purchases using school improvement monies. The iPads will allow our students to access the most up-to-date and interactive programs and apps. We are so excited about what this technology can bring to our students.

ROSTRAVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL This year Rostraver Elementary School welcomes Mrs. Jennifer Godzak as their new principal. Mrs. Godzak has been with the district twelve years and is also the curriculum director for the district.

Rostraver Elementary school will implement an intervention program this year to address the strengths and weakness of their students. Also, a revamped reading curriculum with a strong focus on necessary reading skills will be implemented.

Rostraver Elementary school has also updated the computer lab to facilitate the learning process.

Rostraver Elementary School was host to the NASA camp for Belle Vernon Area students. Teachers Jennifer Barkey, Lisa Boysen, Laura Goodnack, Ian Finn, and Ted Grice are a part of a mathematics and science partnership grant which brought this exciting camp to Belle Vernon Area. Students were engaged in hands on learning and were able to experience space exploration firsthand through the Geodome, which was brought to the school for an open house on Thursday, August 4, 2011. During this open house, students, parents and community members were also provided with the opportunity to view a NASA spacesuit.

Bellmar Middle School will continue the tradition of an annual theme which, for the 2011-12 school year, is Leopard P.R.I.D.E. The acronym stands for “Pledge of Respect, Integrity and Dedication to Excellence!”

The gym will have a new look – sanded, painted, and thoroughly refreshed.

Belmar has renovated a large storage space to accommodate a room for the Highmark Healthy High 5 Grant, which allows for the installation of a Wii Fit/Dance Dance Revolution/ workout room. In addition, BMS teachers are donating workout equipment to the space.

Novels will be incorporated into Bellmar’s reading curriculum and we will focus on reading apprenticeship-type activities in social studies curriculum. We will continue to revise and update both curriculums throughout the year.

Bellmar will be establishing a math lab for all students to provide additional practice and ultimately improve mastery and retention of mathematics concepts.

ROSTRAVER MIDDLE SCHOOL Rostraver Middle School will continue high standards in excellence in education and student academic performance. For ten consecutive years, Rostraver Middle School has earned AYP. Rostraver Middle School’s 2011-2012 school year theme is “Thinking Like A Professional.”

Physical education instructor Jane Ann Mizikar and school nurse Jennifer Martin successfully received at $500.00 grant from Schools On The Move’s “Stepping Out Childhood Obesity Conference at University of Pittsburgh.” These grant funds are designated to enhance the physical education program at RMS. RMS reading teachers will be incorporating novels in their reading curriculum and reading apprenticeship concepts will be incorporated in social studies classes.All RMS students will be engaged in math lab.

In other RMS news: RMS 8th grade students will be engaged in a keyboarding course.

Ms. Kelli Gorecki-Pastore will join RMS’ learning support teaching staff this year.

RMS has been granted a waiver to receive Title 1 reading services.

All of RMS teachers work together as a T.E.A.M. (Together Everyone Achieves More) and are looking forward to an outstanding 2011-2012 school year.

California University Health Fair Set for September 14 Cal U students and other members of the campus community will find “ A Wealth of Health” at California University’s 24th annual Health Fair, set for 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on September 14 in the Performance Center inside the Natali Student Center. The free event is open to the public as well as to Cal U students, faculty and staff.

This year, more than 30 representatives from the health care industry will present information about various health and wellness topics, including diabetes, smoking cessation, orthopedics and more. Health screenings and giveaways are planned, and a local disc jockey will provide music.

For a fee, attendees also can receive flu shots administered by staff from Centerville Clinics. For more information about the Health Fair at Cal U, contact nurse practitioner Fran Fayish at 724-938-5922. A printable campus map and directions to the campus are available at www.calu.edu.

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SCHOOL NEWS Charleroi Area School District Proud to Announce New Charitable Organization

Members of the Charleroi Area School District Education Foundation pose proudly with a donation check for their cause. Pictured are (l-r) Mrs Noble, Mrs Essey, Robert Rossi, Carol Claybaugh, Holly Mosco, Tiffany Payne, Ray Mosco and Bruce Baker.

The Charleroi Area School District Education Foundation is a new charitable organization to Charleroi and plays an important part in the educational process, their time, talents and commitment are especially significant in light of the economic pinch being felt by school districts across the state.

The Foundation’s main objective is to maintain the educational excellence for future generations of our children.

They can accomplish this through Teacher Adventure Grants to enhance the classroom learning experience and by encouraging teachers to continue to develop innovative lesson plans and collaborative efforts across multiple classrooms.

The focus of the Charleroi Area School District is to seek support from the Charleroi Alumni, community residents and business leaders who value public education. The Foundation thrives to enrich the lives of the Charleroi Area School children and to encourage a lifelong quest for knowledge. Another core focus of the Foundation is the professionals- teachers, administrators, coaches – entrusted with educating and inspiring our chil-

dren.

The Foundation is a not-for-profit 501 c3 and is comprised of educationminded community members Tiffany Payne, Carol Claybaugh, Holly Mosco, Ray Mosco, Kevin Lee, Ed Savarno, Bruce Baker, Robert Rossi, Bill O’Dowd and Theresa Paluso, who volunteer their time and efforts.

Contributors to the Foundation’s fund-raising efforts can specify what they want it to benefit science, music, athletic, mathematics, art, whatever, and that’s where the money will be distributed. Funds raised by the Foundation cannot be used for such things as capital improvements.

Contributions can be made payable to: CASDEF c/o Charleroi Federal Savings Bank Attention: Ray Mosoc 101 McKean Avenue Charleroi, PA 15022 Please visit the Charleroi Area School District Education Foundation on their website at www.charleroisd.org/CASDEF and on Facebook.

The Douglas Education Center’s (DEC) Summer 2011 graduation ceremony is quickly approaching and is scheduled for Thursday, September 22 at 3:30 p.m. Students will be graduating from various programs including cosmetology (i.e. estheticians, nail technology, master cosmetology, general cosmetology), graphic design & web, and medical (i.e. health information technology, medical assistant, medical billing).

The career services department at DEC can be considered an extension of a human resources department of the companies in which they network by providing talented, motivated, and productive graduates that these companies are seeking. DEC’s career services department collaborates with employers to help identify their exact staffing needs and introduces them to appropriate candidates to expedite the hiring process. Benefits to employers include savings in time and cost by eliminating expensive advertising and lost time while conducting the job search and screening applicants.

By collaborating with employers, the career services department helps to determine the skill sets they require and matches them with those of the graduates. Through networking, relationship building, and research, the career services department understands not only the business of an employer, but also their markets, customers and technologies.

Employers who are considering hiring individuals from these different specialty areas should contact Douglas Education Center’s Career services department at 724-653-2217. For more information about Douglas Education Center and its various programs, please visit www.dec.edu.

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HOME & GARDEN GUIDE Do Home Improvement Projects Now, Before Winter (ARA) - The to-do chores never seem to go away, which can make you want to leave the projects for another season.

After all, the deck is going to be covered by snow all winter and the house can always be repainted in the spring. But taking care of these jobs now has benefits beyond just crossing them off of your to-do list.

For homeowners in areas of the country that have harsh winter weather, refinishing the deck this fall will help protect it from the winter elements like sleet, snow and ice. For those who live in milder climates, refinishing the deck now means you'll still get to enjoy the

fruits of your labor into the cooler months - and get a jump on spring chores.

In addition, having your deck and your house in the best condition going into the rough winter months means that you'll minimize any damage that could be caused by harsh weather conditions. To get the maximum benefits out of your efforts, take the time to make any necessary repairs to your deck or siding before you start painting.

This could include patching any imperfections in your siding and sanding away peeling paint. On the deck, replace warped boards and nail down loose

ones. A good cleaning ensures that the surface is ready for stain or paint.

Once you're ready to paint, make sure you have the right tools for the job. Paint brushes and rollers have their place as useful tools, but for making quick work of painting a house or finishing a deck, nothing beats a power paint sprayer. The beauty of outdoor painting is that a paint sprayer can be used to get the job done in a few easy strokes.

The Airless Paint Sprayer by Wagner ProCoat allows homeowners to paint like the pros while on the budget of a doit-yourselfer. It is great for the whole house, but simple enough to cover

sheds, decks and fences. The sprayer comes complete with a spray gun swivel and 25-foot hose for long reach.

While you'll enjoy the fresh, refurbished look of your home and deck now, you'll really appreciate it in the spring when you can step outside and start enjoying your deck as soon as the weather permits. You can sit on your deck and sip your favorite beverage while you watch your neighbors tackle the outdoor tasks they put off this fall.

For more information visit www.wagnerspraytech.com. You can also find Wagner products at home improvement stores nationwide.

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Ducts Done Right

Recent Local Real Estate Transactions Seller

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MONONGAHELA Joseph Feltz Washington County Tax Claim Bureau Washington County Tax Claim Bureau Stanley Reichel Washington County Tax Claim Bureau Mike Danoff MD

Donald and Debra Varner Jason Aaron Cole Letitia Kinder Frank Eckels and Joyce Mauser Eckels H Lewis Chess Enterprises LLC

136 Chess St. 697 E. Main St. 786 E. Main St. 1773 Route 2023 213 Vine St. 1290 Chess St

$12,000 $1,324 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $20,027) by sheriff's deed $7,500 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $26,291) by sheriff's deed $12,000 $16,000 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $27,290) by sheriff's deed $525,000

NEW EAGLE Belinda Izzi Karen Stroop Jean Yu Estate of Lillian Mountain

John and Anthony Izzi Kenneth Schoedel Kenneth and Kelly Backo Quaker State Properties LLC

332 Madison Ave. 440-442 Main St. 164 Main St. 182 Morton St.

$1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $6,504) $35,000 $18,000 $10,000

CARROLL TOWNSHIP Robert Applegate George Ribnicky Michael Mazur Joseph Lodovici Estate of Fidolma Vivian Berty Harry Dudro Jr. Debra Dixon Estate of Betty Ferrari Alvera Yoney Johyce Chuprinko et al.

Todd Christopher Bradshaw Stephen Wilson and Mikayo Molisee Barbara Ashcraft Ryan and Heidi Pergola Michael Zekir Jr. Christopher Popp and Natalie Pustelak Gary and Linda Lenik Robert and Brenda Smith Jason and Domenic Mendicino William Stine

198 Donora Road Lawrence St. 7 Virginia Drive 121 Prosser Drive 1671 Route 2023 27 W. Euclid Ave. Monongahela and Dunkirk Road T854 55 Craven Drive 129 Route 837

BENTLEYVILLE John Miller Washington County Tax Claim Bureau Carrie Timlon Kenneth McGavitt

Kenneth Carlisle II and Karen Carlisle Samuel Smith Timothy Jones Enterprise Bank

David Drive 711 Main St. 100 Dallas St. 915-917 Main St.

$20,000 $7,332 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $165,557) by sheriff's deed $56,900 $1,339 by sheriff's deed

CHARLEROI Stephen Smith Estate of Leo Spada Jr. Quaker State Properties LLC Thomas Bakaitus Louise Talbert Bobbi Jo Sladowski Mon Valley Initiative Mon Valley Initiative Marie Gardner Washington County Tax Claim Bureau Washington County Tax Claim Bureau Washington County Tax Claim Bureau Washington County Tax Claim Bureau Washington County Tax Claim Bureau Washington County Tax Claim Bureau

Daniel Scullion Mary Walker Jason Mattey Margaret Olivia DeCesar Mark Molesky James Peifer Jeffrey Lasich and Erin Clement Phyllis Friel Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Hartland Acres Inc. Gregory Taylor Hartland Acres Inc. Reginas Enterprise Inc. Charles Mihealsick Mark and Deborah Proctor

1104 Lincoln Ave. 522 Third St. Lincoln Ave. 941 Meadow Ave. 405 Sixth St. 112 Lookout Ave. 809 Meadow Ave. 203-1/2 Meadow Ave. 503 Eighth St. 513 First St. 509 Eighth St. 925 Crest Ave. 225 Fallowfield Ave. 317 Fallowfield Ave. 400 Fallowfield Ave.

$17,000 $24,000 $15,000 $18,500 $14,000 $15,000 $65,000 $52,000 $1,490 by sheriff's deed $4,500 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $24,553) by sheriff's deed $3,000 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $26,616) by sheriff's deed $3,800 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $17,097) by sheriff's deed $2,500 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $26,885) by sheriff's deed $1,611 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $26,202) by sheriff's deed $5,853 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $139,887) by sheriff's deed

$38,759 $25,986 $100,000 $134,900 $72,500 $120,000 $10,000 $2,000 $71,000 $75,000

Knowing what to expect while your air ducts are cleaned can save both time and money.

(NAPSI)—The next time you’re considering getting your home’s heating and cooling ducts cleaned, consider this: A little caution can protect you from companies that try to scam you. You just have to make sure you’re dealing with a legitimate cleaning service.

The nonprofit National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) and “Dateline NBC” recently exposed some companies that use bait and switch tactics to take advantage of consumers.

Executive Director John Schulte said, “Low prices offered by bad actors make it difficult for consumers to know what to expect, while luring business away from legitimate companies.” He recommends: • Beware of lowball ads that offer “whole house” cleaning for less then $100. This is usually indicative of a classic bait and switch tactic.

• Have the ductwork, coils and all components cleaned, and make sure the company agrees to do the work in accordance with NADCA standards.

• Be sure this is all documented on the bill of sale.

• For more information and to find a certified NADCA member, visit www.nadca.com.

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Saving With Solar Shade Screens (NAPSI)—According to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, a good way to keep your house cool in the summer is to shade it from the outside. Any way that stops the sun before it gets through the glass is seven times as good at keeping you cool as blinds or curtains on the inside.

Exterior solar shade screens absorb and dissipate a large percentage of solar heat and glare before they reach windows and doors; this keeps the window glass and home interior cool. This method of cooling is considered to be superior to glass tinting, which filters the light along with the UV rays.

Solar screening works by reducing the volume of light without filtering. As the glass filters sunlight through the tint, it will maintain heat, which dissipates into the house, making sun control screens more effective than glass tinting for energy savings.

Using Solar Screening Is Cost-Effective

Many solar screen payback period estimates fall between two and three cooling seasons. According to the experts at ScreenItAgain, an online source for custom replacement screens and grilles, the right solar screens don’t have to darken your exterior. Light dissipated through solar screening is not tinted, but it is reduced in volume, allowing for good light with reduced glare.

Houseplants can grow just as well with this type of shading. In fact, shading reduces yellowing of plants and water loss. As well as the added benefit of providing cooling, the screens also offer insect protection. For more information, visit the website www.screenitagain. com/solar.

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Recent Local Real Estate Transactions Seller CHARLEROI Continued Washington County Tax Claim Bureau Washington County Tax Claim Bureau Washington County Tax Claim Bureau Washington County Tax Claim Bureau Washington County Tax Claim Bureau Washington County Tax Claim Bureau Washington County Tax Claim Bureau Washington County Tax Claim Bureau Washington County Tax Claim Bureau Washington County Tax Claim Bureau

Buyer Joseph Federer Joseph Federer Ascendere LLC Joseph Scott Federer Mark and Deborah Proctor Alexis Ament RDL Inc. Joseph Federer Joseph Federere Hartland Acres Inc.

Address 732 Fallowfield Ave. 105 Lookout Ave. 1017 McKean Ave. 125 McKean Ave. 528 McKean Ave. 819 Oakland Ave. 316 Washington Ave. 332 Washington Ave. 525 Washington Ave. 200 Woodland Ave.

Price

$1,532 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $23,677) by sheriff's deed $6,000 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $22,641) by sheriff's deed $4,000 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $26,122) by sheriff's deed $1,502 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $21,162) by sheriff's deed $4,500 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $50,995) by sheriff's deed $1,313 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $20,705) by sheriff's deed $4,000 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $41,994) by sheriff's deed $1,524 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $23,677) by sheriff's deed $1,228 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $24,355) by sheriff's deed $6,000 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $15,213) by sheriff's deed

NORTH CHARLEROI Housing & Urban Development Anna Madeline Miko et al.

John Simala RSC Development LLC

Criss Properties LLC Tracy Mills Richard Nagy III Christine Cardinale

311 Sheppard Ave. 719 Fourth St. 431 Isabella Ave. 615 Oakland St.

DONORA Lisa Kies Washington County Tax Claim Bureau Washington County Tax Claim Bureau Washington County Tax Claim Bureau Tracey Link Washington County Tax Claim Bureau Alpha Lions Den Ministries Inc. Private Investment Properties LLC Jeri Winn et al.

Alexander Kirzhner Frances Stangroom ACP 1 LLC Douglass S Sepic LLC Stephen Morgan John Cupper Byzantine Inc. Washington County Tax Claim Bureau

Housing & Urban Development Papafish Inc. Papafish Inc. Robert Crone Jr. US Bank NA Papafish Inc. William and Tammy Indorante Realmed James DeShong Terryann Sypolt PNC Bank NA Farriel Morrison William and Beth Skidmore Gordon and Michelle Anderson Mary Jo Garbart and Sonya Cialone Byzantine Properties Pennsylvania L.P. Judith Gray

975 Thompson Ave. 114 11th St. 637 Fifth St. 446 Eighth St. 129 Bertha Ave. 430-1/2 Liberty Ave. Third St. 218 Third St. 948 Meldon Ave. 18 Pike Way 1001 Marelda Ave. 974 Marelda St. 322 First St. Eighth St. 415 McKean Ave. 271 Meldon Ave. 840 Thompson Ave.

DUNLEVY Belinda Bucci et al.

Joseph Barcelona Jr.

Dewey St.

FALLOWFIELD Louise Sanders George Hogan Jr. Debra Fauvie Barry Huey Washington County Tax Claim Bureau Washington County Tax Claim Bureau Peter Phillips

Emma and Anthony Viscuso Joshua and Onilee Gray Federal National Mortgage Assn.

Wells Fargo Bank Thomas and Dana Miller Thomas and Dana Miller Judith Laughlin

10 Cullen Drive $63,000 59 Fecsen Drive $200,000 9 Miner Ave. $1,178 by sheriff's deed 430 Bentleyville Road $1,132 by sheriff's deed Redds Mill Road $2,112 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $17,804) by sheriff's deed SR 71 $2,500 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $15,788) by sheriff's deed 117 Pleasant Valley Drive $195,000

$19,500 $19,500 $55,000 $9,000 $1,187 by sheriff's deed $1,582 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $22,603) by sheriff's deed $1,325 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $21,332) by sheriff's deed $7,000 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $39,008) by sheriff's deed $1,354 by sheriff's deed $1,184 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $15,227) by sheriff's deed $5,000 $5,000 $40,000 $5,000 $1,462 by sheriff's deed $21,000 $20,000 $7,500 $90,000 $272,354 $1,369 by sheriff's deed $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $2,912)

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Recent Local Real Estate Transactions Seller MONESSEN Cameron Martin John Radosh II Taylor Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp.

Justin Keller Robert Stewart Jr. Susan Abercrombie Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. trustee Robert Arthurs Garrett Stockdale Jonathan Liam Hooper Janet Imbrescia Housing & Urban Development Estate of Rupert Marshall Elizabeth Dolan Anthony Rodney Merritt NORTH BELLE VERNON Samuel Krolik Sharon Leonard Wesley Rippel Maria Trunzo Gary Henry Jr. Melanie Ann Pearce Sopramco CV6 LLC Deutsche Bank Trust Co. Americas Elmer Morrow ROSTRAVER Carmine Smuzinick et al.

Housing & Urban Development

Buyer

Address

Shara Marie Augustine Christa Dominico Michael Aldrich Josh Imbrogno Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Kenneth Black Shirley Louise Alvarez Michael Johnson Daniel Miller Thomas and Tamara Bojsen Frank Chappell Kitima Frank Elmer and Michelle Mattozzi Jessica Owens and Luis Francis

1409 Arlington St. 517 Forest St. 6 Knox Ave. 96 Pennsylvania Blvd.

1825 Service Lane 214 Lenawee Ave. 126 Donner Ave. 929 Grant Ave. 1213 Hillcrest Ave. 434 Knox Ave. 246 Donner Ave. 208 Knox Ave. 6 McKee Ave. 1202 Nash St. 705-707 Rostraver St.

Thomas, Jr. & Virginia Couchenour William and Tara Perry Deutsche Bank Nat. Trust Co. trustee Carl Campieri Charlie and Ashley Matthews William and Sally Woods Michele Schwerha J & L Property Holdings LLC US Bank NA

372 Ella St. 404 Ella St. 604 Blind Lane Highland St. 401 Hill St. 321 Hill St. Unknown Address 400AB Grant St. 445 Speer St.

John and Joan Clites Evelyn Brown

138 Floro St. 216 Ohio St.

Price $87,000 $2,500 $5,900 $70,000 $1,250 by sheriff's deed $3,842 by sheriff's deed $11,500 $12,500 $73,300 $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $32,900) $4,000 $11,500 $27,500 $12,000 $7,000 $65,000 $104,900 $1,730 by sheriff's deed $80,000 $70,000 $32,000 $61,250 $30,000 $1,346 by sheriff's deed $76,000 $21,000

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Selecting The Right Roofing Shingles

The right roof shingles can improve your home’s overall value and appearance.

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Recent Local Real Estate Transactions Seller ROSTRAVER (Continued) Edward Yakubco Louis Keller Elizabeth Quinn Matthew Rohr Cartus Financial Corp.

Kenneth Carl Valencia Helen Leasure Jeremy Brooks David Burgan Mingo Boy Inc. Pittsburgh Penn Center Business Trust Brett Sternberger Harry Michael Haines Jr. GRSW Stewart Real Estate Trust Estate of Mariam Rocca James Curnow Robert George Ann Fazio Carol Adams Jose Orozco Janice Oblak

Buyer Robert and Kerry Timko Ernest and Marietta Zundel Louis and Nancy Jo Keller Cartus Financial Corp.

Shawn and Christina Jurik Jeffrey and Shannon Roberts Roger Price Brent and Ann Bergamasco Jeffrey and Mary Kay Hall Ronald and Colleen Hoffman Kirti Patel Timothy Muccino GRSW Stewart Real Estate Trust Robert Gerda Seth Pollacci Denny Curry First Commonwealth Bank Sharon Jones HMS Development LLC August Frank Malekovich Chad Vibostak

Address 259 Rankin Road 315 Rostraver Road 171 Shilo Lane 511 W. Spring Grove Blvd.

511 W. Spring Grove Blvd.

554 Weddell Drive 512 Collinsburg Road 1307 Cross St. 332 Forest Drive 119 Hornbeck Drive LR 64137 1049 Rostraver Road 120 SR 981 120 SR 981 362 Spring Road 1173 SR 136 1640 Broad Ave. 1024 Graham St. 2046 Lake View Drive 507 W. Spring Grove Blvd.

111 Wood St.

Price $48,500 $155,000 $250,500 $249,950 $241,500 $165,000 $15,000 $172,500 $2,000 $100,000 $1,000,000 $62,620 $97,500 $95,000 $61,500 $75,000 $29,259 by sheriff's deed $44,000 $96,500 $284,550 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $569,100) $85,000

(NAPSI)—Whether building a new home or remodeling, selecting the right roofing involves more than aesthetics SPEERS William Cottle Jr. and Justin Cottle 319 Phillips St. $88,000 and cost. The good news is there are Brian Nicholson Dolores Celaschi estate et al.

Michael and Pamela Lee Dodson 139 State St. $118,000 now more roofing shingle options than Denis Cherry 529 Charles St. $109,900 ever before and curb appeal doesn’t Jessica Van Bibber have to take a backseat to functionality.

HERE’S A LOOK AT A FEW: Real Estate Transactions provided by <RealSTATs>. Contact <RealSTATs> at 412-381-3880 or visit www.RealSTATs.net.

• Strip shingles—the original, the most basic and most lightweight of roofing shingles-are single layered and generally designed to look like slate. Inexpensive and with a flat appearance on the with improved warranty protections.

• Premium shingles are laminated shingles, unlike traditional roofing shingles. roof line, strip shingles used to be the most popular shingle. Today, with significant advances in technology and consumer sophistication, strip shingles are primarily Designs may mimic “old-world” roofing shingles, such as natural slate or shake used by contractors building economy-priced homes or are purchased by home- shingles. These are a great choice for historical homes representing classic traditional architectural styles. For example, CertainTeed’s Grand Manor provides owners for small repairs on homes that already have strip-shingle roofs.

• Dimensional shingles, or architectural laminated shingles, are now the pre- enhanced aesthetic appeal. Premium roofing shingles also usually provide impact dominant roofing shingles installed in North America. Manufactured as dual or resistance or solar reflectivity, which can extend roof life and lower energy costs. multilayered, a dimensional shingle provides a thicker and richer appearance, with CertainTeed’s Landmark Solaris is a premium roofing shingle that offers solar various shades and mixtures of colors and tones. A big plus for homeowners con- reflectivity, improving your home’s energy efficiency without sacrificing color cerned about color, these shingles can be closely matched to complement exterior choice.

To find a contractor, visit www.certainteed.com or call (800) 233-8990. siding, trim and doors. Dimensional roofing shingles are also typically heavier than strip roofing shingles, can be made with a higher impact resistance and are offered

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Let's Talk Real Estate

by ROGER DOLANCH Broker/Owner Century 21 Realty

Easing Your Way Into Home Ownership For many renters, the first step in buying a home is becoming educated about the process. If you’re like many people considering a home purchase, you’ve spent nights, weekends and maybe even time at work searching the Internet or poring over the classifieds looking for a home that will work for you personally. You’ve talked to friends and relatives about their home buying experiences. Maybe you’ve even conducted a little research to become more familiar with real estate terminology and the various types of mortgages commonly used today.

Coming up with a down payment and finding a loan program that meets your needs are the greatest hurdles most entry-level buyers face. So, you may even have leafed through stacks of brochures and flyers from

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lenders offering loan programs that seem incomprehensible and incredibly complicated. With so many excellent first-time buyer programs to choose from these days, you may feel that you have to be an expert to sort through them all.

That’s why if you’re a first-time homebuyer seeking a low down payment loan, you’ll save time by talking with a professional real estate agent who is experienced in working with people just like you in the area where you plan to buy.

A professional real estate agent can help you determine whether you are likely to qualify for these special programs, as participation in some may be limited to buyers under a certain income level or for the purchase of homes below a certain purchase price. Your agent also can tell you whether you must fulfill other requirements to be considered. With some programs, for example, you must attend an educational seminar before you can be considered for one of these low down payment loans.

An agent who frequently assists first-time buyers will know from experience which lenders in your area offer low down payment programs that will most closely match your needs. The lender will need to become familiar with your current financial situation. Before you discuss your options with them, you’ll want to collect some basic information to make the process easier. Be prepared to tell them about your income, assets, debts, credit issues and financial legal issues. This information will help the lender determine how much home you can afford. A good lender may even be able to suggest ways

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to remedy negative remarks on your credit report that could disqualify you from a low down payment loan program.

In addition, because most lenders will require that you have several months of house payments in the bank as a reserve, your real estate agent may be able to suggest ways you can increase your savings in the weeks and months leading up to your home purchase.

Remember that some programs allow you to apply a cash gift from a family member to cover the required down payment and closing costs.

Your agent also may know a motivated seller who would be happy to assist you in accomplishing your home purchase by contributing to your closing costs, which will reduce the amount of cash you need to have on hand.

With the possibility of interest rates edging up, innovative mortgage financing programs that require a low down payment are more important than ever to firsttime buyers. A professional real estate agent working with a trusted lender can help you sift through the countless programs that are available and identify the one loan program that is just right for you. Remember to call one of our CENTURY 21 Frontier Realty professionals for an enjoyable shopping experience!

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FOOD & DINING...

Pack A Healthier Lunch For School (NAPSI)—With children back at school, it’s time to think about packing a nutritious lunchbox. Following the USDA’s new “MyPlate” guide to healthier eating, ideally, half of the lunchbox should be fruits and vegetables, with the other half split between protein and whole grains. Here are some tips from Whole Foods Market, the natural and organic grocer that has launched its Health Starts Here™ program.

• Use fresh-sliced or dried pureed fruits instead of sweetened jelly.

• Substitute avocado or hummus for mayo—avocado offers healthy fats.

• Add lots of fresh veggies—they pack more nutrients per calorie.

• Use almond butter instead of peanut butter—it adds more protein.

• Always use whole grain breads or tortillas.

• Replace iceberg lettuce with dark,

leafy greens like spinach or arugula.

• For crunch, add a homemade trail mix with dried fruits and raw nuts.

Take a look at Whole Foods Market’s “lunchbox makeovers” and snacks that fuel the body and brain.

Nutrient-Dense Lunch Ideas: • Instead of a PB&J sandwich, chips, cookies and chocolate milk...

Try a whole wheat tortilla wrap with almond or peanut butter, sliced strawberries and fruit-sweetened jelly, carrot sticks or sugar snap peas, homemade trail mix, and a bottle of water.

• Instead of mac & cheese, cheese puffs, applesauce and soda...

Try hummus served with veggies and whole wheat pita, unsweetened applesauce or fruit, and almond or soy milk.

For more information and resources on healthy eating, visit www.wholefoodsmarket.com.

Recipe of the Month Easy Homemade Applesauce - Chunky from Triple B Farms A mixture of varieties of fresh picked Triple B apples, about 10-12 apples.

Cut, quarter, core, and peel apples in to your sauce pan. 1/4-1/2 inch size pieces.

Add approximately 2 cups water and boil. Boil thoroughly, remove from heat and add sugar (approx. 1 cup) to taste. As you stir the sugar and cinnamon in, the apples will smooth out. Leaving the finished product chunky.

For a neat pink color, throw in the red cinnamon candies for your cinnamon flavor. Kids love the pink color!

Apple season lasts through October 31st at Triple B Farms. See you soon.

Triple B Farms 724-258-3557 www.triplebfarms.com

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ENTERTAINMENT....

PUMP UP the

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by Mandy Withers-Ko zlowski

SEPTEMBER Eck’s Restaurant & Lounge 724-310-3570 1574 Fourth Street, Monongahela 1 - White Rose Karaoke 2 - White Rose Karaoke 3 - DJ DL & BOB E 8 - White Rose Karaoke 9 - DJ DL & BOB E 10 - DJ DL & BOB E 15 - White Rose Karaoke 16 - White Rose Karaoke 17 - DJ DL & BOB E 19 - Mon Valley Jazz Orchestra 22 - White Rose Karaoke 23 - DJ DL & BOB E 24 - DJ DL & BOB E 29 - White Rose Karaoke 30 - White Rose Karaoke

Hey Andy Sportsbar and Lounge 724-258-4755 1221 W. Main St., Monongahela 2 - Stonehorse 3 - Lindsay Neal & Kickback 9 - A-Z Karaoke/DJ 10 - Shovelhead 16 - 80’s Night w/ DJ Barto 17 - Bill Ali 23 - Matt Tichon 24 - Black Magic 30 - Black Dog Hollow Thursdays - DJ Barto Old Trails 724-225-0848 669 National Pike East, Washington 18 - Shayne Thomas Bike Run (Registration from 10-11:30AM, Bikes pull out at noon) Approximately 3 hour ride ending at Rinky Dinks Roadhouse at 3:00 pm.

Live Music & Entertainment at Your Neighborhood Hot Spot!

Rinky Dinks Roadhouse 724-228-1059 339 Amity Ridge Road, Amity 17 - Ruff Creek 9:30 PM 18 - Shayne Thomas Bike Run w/ The WeedRags, Old Skool and Ralph Moore & Kickin’ Country Shows start at 3:00 PM. Food, Chinese Auction, 50/50 & much more to help raise money for Shayne River House Cafe 3 - Open Juke Box 10 - Phisbins 17 - Cy the Entertainer 24 - Dave Kroskie Sweeny’s Steakhouse 724-929-8383 1713 Rostraver Rd, Belle Vernon Entertainment 9 PM – 1 AM

1 - DJ Ben/Karaoke 2 - DJ C- Wall 4 - DJ C-Wall 7 - DJ Russ 8 - DJ Ben/ Karaoke 9 - DJ Crene 10 - DJ Bologh 11 - DJ C-Wall 14 - DJ Russ 15 - DJ Ben/ Karaoke 16 - DJ Balogh 17 - DJ Stan 18 - DJ C-Wall 21 - DJ Russ 22 - DJ Ben/ Karaoke 24 - DJ Crene 25 - DJ C-Wall 28 - DJ Russ 29 - DJ Ben/Karaoke 30 - DJ Crene

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Local Worship AWANA Club Kicks Off New Season of Bible Study and Fellowship The AWANA Club invites parents of children ages 3 years through 8th grade to join them for a “Meet-nGreet” to kick off their new season. It will be held in the Fellowship Hall in Pricedale Union Church in Belle Vernon at 6:30 p.m. on September 7, 2011. People attending will meet the club leaders and teachers, visit the classrooms and the music room and see the spacious game area. They will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn about all the special things planned for the upcoming year.

What is AWANA Club? AWANA is an international, non-denominational, Bible-centered children’s program that incorporates fun Bible verse memorization, attention-getting lessons and exhilarating games. AWANA comes from the first letters of “Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed” as taken from the Bible in the book of 2 Timothy, chapter 2, verse 15.

Clubbers will earn awards this year as they learn God’s Word in fun and exciting ways!

Club meetings are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. during the school year. The first official club meeting will be on September 14, 2011. Parents are welcome to attend the adult Bible study from 6:45 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. in the sanctuary every Wednesday. Dues for the year are $40 and include the cost of uniforms, books, and materials.

These are due by September 28, 2011, when uniforms will be ordered.

Financial assistance is available for students in need.

AWANA Club asks parents to keep in mind the following: • Drop-off is at the main entrance of the church.

• Please do not drop off any earlier than 6:25 p.m. The leaders arrive as early as they can and need some setup time.

• Please check your child in at the AWANA table in the lobby of the church. For your child’s safety, we ask that you list on the sign-in sheet the name of the person picking him or her up.

• Pick up is at 8:00 P.M. in the main lobby of the church.

• Each child must be signed out by the person listed by the drop-off person.

Now that the clubbers are well on their way to earning awards each week, we are inviting the parents to arrive at 7:50 PM and observe the awards portion of the nightly closing session.

We encourage parents to complete your child’s workbook with them each week so that you will know when he or she is ready to receive an award.

Don’t forget to sign where a parent’s signature is required so there is no delay for your child to receive his award.

In order to enroll your child, please contact Audra Gminder at 724-9299588. Pricedale Union Church is located at 203 Johnson Avenue in Belle Vernon.

Enroll your child in AWANA Club this year - the benefits will last a lifetime!

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Focus on Environment Captures Attention of Youth at Charleroi Vacation Bible School ReNew Vacation Bible School was held at Christ Lutheran Church in Charleroi during the week of August 1st through the 5th.

Children ages 5-11 participated in many interesting and fun-filled activities based on the Parable of the Sower.

The children explored the Bible story and discovered ways to care for God's creation. Emphasizing stewardship and community, the children had an amazing VBS attendees model fruit hats for their end of week time growing in faith, having festivities. Pictured are front row: (l-r) Brendan Rood, fun, and changing the world.

Paul Vandergraft, Anthony Karner, Nicholas Polinski Offerings were sent to and back row: (l-r) Samantha Mavilla, Michael Polinski, Heifer International, which is Alexa Karner, Megan Sines. a non-profit organization that provides livestock and training to needy families around the world. The children also donated canned goods to help the needy in their own community. The food donation is part of the Great American Food Drive, which is being held to promote awareness of the issue of hunger in local communities and across the nation.

Mary, Mother of The Church’s “Festival of Nations” Deemed A Holy Success Sponsored by Mary, Mother of the Church in Charleroi, the "Festival of Nations" event was very successful. The festival ran from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on August 6.

The event sold out completely of all ethnic food booths. This was quite an accomplishment considering that volunteers had made: 1,700 pierogies, 7 roasters of halupki, 3 roasters of haluski, 1 roaster of polivina, many roasters of gnocchi, and pans upon pans of lasagna and eggplant parmesan. There were also meatball subs, gyros, dozens of BBQ wings and chicken breasts, hot dogs, corn dogs, french fries, ham dinners, corned beef dinners, and enough baked goods to feed a small army.

Lori's Dance School from New Eagle and Carol Claybaugh's Mon Valley Super Stars entertained the large crowds in the afternoon. The Mon Valley Push Polka Band had everyone singing and dancing well after festival closing time. Many children's games brought smiles and prizes to all that played. Sand art was available and made for some beautiful sculptures in a bottle.

Everyone that was in attendance raved about the delicious homemade foods and all agreed that they can't wait for next year's festival. And as Pittsburgh Penguins radio announcer Mike Lange would say, "If you were not there for the festival, shame on you for six weeks."

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Mary and Martha Joy Fellowship Invite All to Come Together During Retreat Mary and Martha Joy Fellowship will hold its annual retreat at Camp Sonrise Mountain in Markleysburg, PA the weekend of September 9-11.

The cost for the weekend is $79.00, which includes two nights’ lodging and 5 meals, or $27 for Saturday only, which includes 3 meals.

Guest speakers will be the Reverends Terry and Shelia Davis, founders of Newness of Life Ministries of Monessen, PA. Their powerful, anointed ministry is multi-cultural and non-denominational. They preach the awesome truth of God's Holy Word as they are led by the Holy Spirit. They flow in His Gifts, especially the Gifts of Word of Wisdom and Word of Knowledge. God moves mightily in their services, because He is allowed to have His way. They minister, one-on-one, in a very personal, compassionate way.

Reservations are necessary and will be validated with full payment or a deposit of at least $45.00. The balance due and any cancellations must be received by September 2. For a retreat flier, which contains the reservation form and all of the pertinent information, please call Virgie Vidil at 412-384-4882.

Area Church News...

75th Anniversary Celebration Scheduled at Belle Vernon Church of the Nazarene

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Children Experience Wild West Adventure at Sutersville VBS Sutersville Primitive Methodist church hosted 17 children for the "Gold Rush" Vacation Bible School on August 1st through 5th. The goal of the program was to take participants on a wild west adventure in search of The Rock of Ages. The kids learned to beware of counterfeits (fool’s gold) and to claim their faith in the one who is far more precious than gold: Jesus!

Each evening the kids were introduced to a lesson through a gospel magic trick performed by Primary class girls enjoy their friendships.

Pastor Matt Sigler. Then it was off to their classrooms. Next came crafts, snacks, and games. Each child had the opportunity to earn tickets by bringing Bibles to class and remembering scripture and the daily theme. At the end of the week, the tickets were exchanged for prizes. Fun was had by all and everyone is looking forward to next year!

The Belle Vernon Church of the Nazarene will be celebrating 75 years of ministry with a special all-day event on Sunday, September 4 at the church. An informal coffee fellowship will start the day at 9:30 a.m., followed by the celebration service at 10 a.m. Rev. Tim Eyring, the church's pastor from 1987 - 1991, will be the special speaker for the service. Special music will be provided by the "Living Hope Singers," David and Anita Marker from the New Brighton Church of the Nazarene.A catered lunch will follow. After the meal, a special concert by the "Living Hope Singers" will close out the afternoon. Admission to all events is free, and gifts will be given to everyone in attendance. All are welcome, especially those that have had a connection with the church at any point in its 75 years of ministry. The church is located on 108 Reed Avenue in Rostraver, on the North Belle Vernon line. For details, please contact Pastors Fred and Kelly Brucker at 724-929-4092 or see the church website at BVNaz.faithweb.com.

Rev. Sue Willis Speaks at Mary and Martha Joy Fellowship September Meeting The Monongahela chapter of The Mary and Martha Joy Fellowship will hold its monthly meeting of praise and worship in the parlor of The First Presbyterian Church of Monongahela, located at the corner of Sixth, Main and Chess streets, on Thursday evening, September 1. There will be refreshments and fellowship at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting will start at 7 p.m. There is no charge, and a free-will offering will be taken. Please enter the church from the Chess Street side.

Our guest speaker will be Rev. Sue Willis, founder and president of Touching the Hem of His Garment Ministries, a Holy Word-based teaching and healing ministry focused on physical, spiritual and emotional wholeness in Christ Jesus.

Willis founded Healing Beyond Survival, a ministry to women who have been victimized by rape and are counseled at the newly-dedicated Abundant Life Ministries Center in Pleasant Hills. She is involved in raising funds to build the Redemption Home in India to house young girls ages 4 - 12 who would otherwise be swallowed up in sexual slavery. For further information, please call Virgie Vidil at 412-384-4882 or Barbara Simpson at 724-258-4293.

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Charleroi Area Goldenagers Hosts 4th of July Picnic and Plans for Next Outings Recently, 104 members of the Charleroi Areas Goldenagers met at the Charleroi Fireman's Social Hall for their summer picnic. The event was held on July 1, and the tables were decorated in a Fourth of July theme. Paolo's Restaurant catered the affair.President Sam Marraccini welcomed the members and led them in morning exercises, The Pledge to the Flag, and the singing of "God Bless America." Libby Romito asked for a silent prayer for the deceased members and offered the invocation. A picnic lunch was served. Marraccini reviewed the upcoming trips for the next few months: November 18, Friday Light Night Pittsburgh on the Gateway Clipper, dinner and dancing; December 7, Oglebay's Christmas Lights Magic of the Holidays to the Wilson Lodge for a Holiday Fest and a Holiday show + Wheeling Casino. A Cruise and land trip to Alaska fromAugust 29 to September 8, 2012 is being planned. For further information about any of these trips, call Sam or Ruth at 724-489-9486.

CALLING ALL MON VALLEY SENIORS! If you’re looking to join others your age for fun and socialization, then join us at the Monessen Senior Center, located at 1925 Grand Blvd. We do everything from taking casino trips, to playing progressive bingo and from Wii bowling to arts and crafts, etc. Our walking club meets 8:30 a.m. Monday – Friday, and we welcome card clubs. Please call 724-684-6105 for info.

WWII Vets: Register for Free Bus Trip to WWII National Memorial WWII Vets can register for a free one-day bus trip to the WWII National Memorial in Washington, DC on Tuesday, October 4. Bus leaves at 6 a.m. and returns approximately at 9 p.m. Boxed lunches, dinners and beverages are provided. Wheelchairs available if requested. Departure points are in Ross Park, Monroeville, Greentree and Beaver. To register, call 724-709-3614.

Want to Retire in 2012?

Apply Now

By Paula French, Social Security District Manager, Rostraver

Plan to start receiving your Social Security retirement benefits in January of 2012? We recommend you apply this October if you’d like your benefits to begin in January.

If the prospect of traveling to an office does not appeal to you, then save yourself a trip and consider the advantages of applying online for Social Security retirement benefits. The Social Security website at www.socialsecurity.gov makes the process easy and convenient. In most cases, once you submit your online application electronically, that’s it. There are no additional forms to sign or paperwork to complete. In rare cases where additional information is needed, a representative will contact you.

You can complete your application for retirement benefits from the comfort of your home or office in as little as 15 minutes. Then, you can celebrate 2012 by receiving your first Social Security payment on time. If you are not quite ready to retire but are thinking about doing so in the near future, you may want to visit Social Security’s website to use its convenient and informative retirement planner at www.socialsecurity.gov/retire2. Here you can find out just how close you are to meeting your financial goals and then “bookmark” the website to file for retirement benefits whenever you are ready.

People at any stage in their working career are encouraged to use the Retirement Estimator for an instant, personalized estimate of future retirement benefits. Find it at www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator. Remember that you’re always first in line when you go online to www.socialsecurity.gov.

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-------------- ITEMS FOR SALE -----------Air Hockey Table – 3'x6', used by adults, $50. Call 412-3021130. ______________________________________________ Nordic World Class Gym – butterfly and abs attachments, used by adult, $300. Call 412-302-1130. ______________________________________________ Rockler Woodworking Machines - 54a pm jointer w/qc, $500 obo. Router and table, $500 obo. 16 - 32 plus drum sander, $500 obo. Table saw, $100 obo. For more information, e-mail stretch21@atlanticbb.net. ______________________________________________ Riding Tractor - Murray 40" with mulching blades. Great condition. $350 or B/O. Call 412-398-7861 or 412-952-5421, Charleroi area. ______________________________________________

Overstuffed Chairs – hunter green, Bauhaus, $35 each, two are available. Entertainment center with bookcases, solid pine, includes TV/ remote, $125. Antique four-post bed, cherry finish, double size, includes very good condition mattress and box springs. Ivory brocade linens are included. Upright chest of drawers, solid pine wood, four drawers, $75. Blanket chest solid pine wood with hydraulic lid supports, $35. Kenmore sewing machine, buttonholer, decorative stitching, $40. Call 724-348-6511. ______________________________________________ Snow Tires - Four studded 175/70R 13 82s steel radial. Used one season, $160 for all four tires. Call 412-884-2390. ______________________________________________ 2 Andre Rieu Tickets - 2 tickets for November 20 at Consol Energy Center. Section 104, row J, seats 1 and 2. Tickets are worth $100 a piece, but only asking $100 total. Call or text Samantha at 412-956-0817. ______________________________________________ Barbershop Chair – Manufacturer F & F Koenig Kramer, Cincinnati, OH. 1900s. $600. Call 724-348-4859. ______________________________________________ Swimming Pool for sale 18 ft round- new liner - Great shape will not rust. Good brand pool. All accessories with auto sweep.

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Rocking Chair for Sale - Solid wood with tan pads. Excellent Condition. $80.00. For more information, call 412-384-2267. ______________________________________________ Finleyville - Animal Feed Business for Sale. Call for information 412-551-0664. ______________________________________________ DON’T BE A VICTIM: Non-lethal self- defense weapons. Protect yourself! “Send” for “FREE” catalog. Kisha, Dept. E1, Suite H, 625 Burke Way, N. Versailles, PA 15137.

SURREY FOR SALE! 3-Seated, Horse Drawn: $1,500. • Horse Back Riding Lessons. • Riding Horses for Sale! www.logcabinstables.com. 724-787-4817 Whirpool Washer and Dryer - Heavy duty-good condition, $50.00 each. Call 724-941-4450. ______________________________________________ Two HP 56 Black Inkjet Printer Cartridges - New unopened packs. Current Price $23.99 each. Yours for $10 each. Call Paul at 724-348-5797. ______________________________________________ Maytag Washer and Dryer - White, top-load, large capacity washing machine hoses included. White, front load large capacity dryer - natural gas. Both in very good condition. $300.00/Best Offer for the set. Finleyville, call 724-309-2477. ______________________________________________ 5 soft-sided, leather boot carriers. $25 each. All 5 for $100.

724-348-649. ______________________________________________ Ladies Golf club set, includes covers and bag. Right handed.

Never used! $200 cash. 412-997-3869. ______________________________________________ Living Room set - sofa, two end tables, two lamps. $150. 412655-1831. ______________________________________________ Men's Rockport walking shoes. Color: Bone. Size 10. Like new condition.

Paid $50, will sell for $20. 724-348-0506. ______________________________________________ Cemetery lots. Lafayette Memorial Park. Garden of Serenity. 4 lots at $5,400. Selling for $2,400. 724-938-7307. ______________________________________________ Country Bench - High back, Pine stain, hand crafted, accommodates seating. $25 OBO. Call 724-322-2458.

To report a mugging call 911: To prevent a mugging “send” for my free catalog of non-lethal self-defense weapons. Kisha, Dept E2, Suite H, 625 Burke Way, N. Versailles, PA 15137.

8x11 Oriental rug. Very good condition. $150 or best offer.

724-797-1723. ______________________________________________ Two(2) Wingback chairs. Peach color. Good condition. $50.

412-653-4614. ______________________________________________ Keyboard - 45 key with stand and case, like new. $250 OBO. Call 724-322-2458. ______________________________________________ Musical Instruments - violins and mandolins. Mint condition.

Suitable for student or professional. $200 - $850 or best offer.

412-831-4786. ______________________________________________ Complete Wood Shop and 15-piece tools. 724-348-6250. ______________________________________________ Air Mattress - Coleman Quickbed Inflatable Air Mattress. Never used, still in the bag. $30. E-mail if interested to mb5910@hotmail.com. ______________________________________________ Broyhill Sofa like new, $100. Woodmark Swivel Rocker, $50.

Schwinn Airdyne Exercise Bike, like new, $100. Sharp Camcorder, like new, $50. Call 724-941-9342. ______________________________________________ Super Single bed with bookshelf headboard and mirror.

New mattress. $150. 724-258-9171. ______________________________________________ FREE! – Upright Piano. Union Township. You haul. For details, call 724-348-7557. ______________________________________________ Beautiful artificial Fireplace. Wood mantel. Faux brick. 6' H x 4' W. Unique. Can e-mail photos upon request. $300 or best offer.

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WANTED ANTIQUES – Oriental Rugs, Paintings, Quilts, Crocks with Blue, Furniture, Lamps or anything OLD! Please call me. Jim Gillespie at 412-979-7050 or home 724-348-6203. ______________________________________________

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Bobcat with 2 Buckets FOR RENT! $200/day + delivery & pick-up.

Call: 724-825-7233. ______________________________________________

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Canning Jars Wanted. Reasonable. 412-403-2753. ______________________________________________ Wanted to Buy. Silver Coins. 1964 or older. Will pay 20-times face value! Call Dave at 724-941-5420. ______________________________________________ Wanted - Treadmill. Good running condition. Incline is a must!

Reasonable. 724-258-8324.

WANTED ANTIQUES – Oriental Rugs, Paintings, Quilts, Crocks with Blue, Furniture, Lamps or anything OLD! Please call me. Jim Gillespie at 412-979-7050 or home 724-348-6203.

Misc. Items Wanted - 30x30x15 Greenhouse kit and supplies to build greenhouse; Small camping trailer - reasonable; Water storage tank (5,000 or 3,000 Gal tank); Used water storage tank; Old farm fencing. 724-344-8784. ______________________________________________

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------------- NOTICES ---------Missing Dog - Our family dog has been missing since February 16. Our children are missing him terribly. There have been recent sightings in the Courtney Hill/Houston Run area but all searches have turned up empty handed. We have been notified that he has a hurt front paw and is in need of medical action. He is a Husky/Shephard mixed breed dog. He has a red collar and answers to Shadow. Very sweet dog but is skittish around strangers. If you have him or have seen him, please call 724-2587391. ______________________________________________ LOST – Wedding Ring. Men’s. White Gold. Lost while driving along Rt. 88 near Mingo Church Road, Finleyville. Very sentimental and important. Reward offered. If found, please call 412-7602291. ______________________________________________ ATTENTION Diabetics with Medicare Join America`s Diabetic Savings Club and receive a FREE diabetic bracelet. Membership is FREE. Qualify for meter upgrades, prescription delivery and free giveaways.

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------------- PETS ---------Lost Dog - Male, age 16, mostly Beagle. He was taken from the Clairton Bridge by a man who lives in Liberty Borough by mistake.

His back and upper side of tail are all black. His legs and face are white with some brown spots. He has a grey beard and was wearing a red collar at the time. If you could please contact me back, so I can send a picture I'd appreciate it. Call Darlene at 412-5839015. ______________________________________________

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Kittens for Adoption – “Mama Cat” is looking for a families to adopt her kittens. Ebony-colored, two pandas, and a Morris cat. By appointment only; Sundays are good. For more information, call 724-782-0426. We are located two miles from the Venetia Post Office. ______________________________________________ Missing Dog - Our family dog has been missing since February 16. Our children are missing him terribly. There have been recent sightings in the Courtney Hill/Houston Run area but all searches have turned up empty handed. We have been notified that he has a hurt front paw and is in need of medical action. He is a Husky/Shephard mixed breed dog. He has a red collar and answers to Shadow. Very sweet dog but is skittish around strangers. If you have him or have seen him, please call 724-2587391. ______________________________________________ Rescue Cat Adoption. Kittens 9 weeks, black, calico. Kittens 5 months, various colors. Spays/neuters, shots, litter train, $35. Call 724-258-8380. ______________________________________________ Horse Stalls available - private facility in Elizabeth, excellent care, daily cleaning and turn out, large indoor arena, outdoor and miles of trails. Hurry - only 2 stalls left. $420/month. (724) 3488028.

Dog Training: If your dog isn’t coming to you, you should be coming to me. AKC, Schutzhund, canine good citizen and therapy dog experienced - contact karyn727@comcast.net or 412-855-4678.

------------ REAL ESTATE -------FOR SALE. Investment Property; price reduced, 6 residential, 4 commercial units. Close to everything. 724-554-6534 Mobile Home for Sale or Rent – 135 Union Street, New Eagle, located in mobile home park in the Ringgold School District, on transit bus line, gentle inside pet acceptable, will consider article of agreement. $350 plus utilities includes lot rent. Call 724-2589115. ______________________________________________ Apt for Rent – 3 bdr. Apt. at 230 Donnan Ave., Washington. $500 per month plus utilities. Call 724-350-5983. ______________________________________________ Free Mobile Home – must pay for removal. Call 724-3505983. ______________________________________________ Donora - Residential/Commercial Building – Eat-in kitchen, 3-4 bedrooms, livingroom and 1 bath upstairs. Den, 1 bath, storeroom front downstairs. Security system, basements and 2-car garage. Also has an attached apartment and basement.

REDUCED: $29,000! Call for an appointment at 419-867-9260 or 724-379-5387. ______________________________________________ Apt for Rent – 230 Donnan Ave., Washington, PA, 1 bdrm, living room, kitchen, bath and laundry area. Upstairs apartment. Total electric. $350 per month plus utilities. Call 724-350-5983. ______________________________________________ 2007 Gulf Stream 25-ft. Motor home - 1 slide, Corian counter tops, convection microwave, well equipped and maintained, low mileage, new inspection. $40,000 OBO. For more information, call 724-258-4280 or 724-554-8109. ______________________________________________ Garage for Rent - 40 x 60 garage in Bentleyville for rent. Asking for $800 a month plus utilities. For more information, call 724350-5983. ______________________________________________ For Rent 1 bedroom apartment. Appliances included. No pets.

Security deposit required. $400/month. Call: 724-554-6534 ______________________________________________ FOR Sale. Investment Property; price reduced, 6 residential, 4 commercial units. Close to everything. 724-554-6534 ______________________________________________ Small house for rent. Country setting. Suitable for one person.

Includes sewage and garbage. Close to Rt. 43. No pets. $550 per month. 724-785-2955 ______________________________________________

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Apt for Rent - 2 BR, 2nd flr., country, private, by itself. Laundry rm. & porch. Lots of parking. Updated. No pets. $525+. Call (412) 384-5406. ______________________________________________ New Eagle Main Street. Office Space. Formerly physicians office. 1200 sq. ft. Rent Negotiable. 724-554-6534 or 724-2583773. ______________________________________________ Building for Rent – 40x60 commercial bldg for rent at 780 Bentleyville Rd., Charleroi, PA. Located just off I-70, Exit 32B, Bentleyville. Call 724-258-9115. ______________________________________________ House For Sale - Bentleyville, $80,000. This open, bright spacious floor plan is in perfect move-in condition. Expansive eat-in kitchen with center island and skylights, stone fireplace in the living room, family room with wall of windows, deluxe master suite.

A wonderful well maintained community on a picturesque setting.

Enjoy country living at an affordable price. For more information, contact Karen Marshall, Keller Williams Realty, at 724-969-4900 ext. 126 or kmarshall.realtor@gmail.com. ______________________________________________ Mobile Home Lot for Rent – 1 acre private country setting lot for rent in Carroll Twp., Monongahela. All utilities ready for hook up.

Available June. Call 724-258-2755. ______________________________________________ 2008 Tioga 31M Motorhome - 12,200 miles, like new, loaded, dual slide, 6.8 V10 engine, 5 speed automatic, many upgrades-too many to list. $62,000 OBO. Call 412-384-4667. ______________________________________________ FOR SALE – Investment Property; price reduced, 6 residential, 4 commercial units. Close to everything. 724-554-6534. ______________________________________________ 1999 Commodore mobile home. exc. condition. Only 1 owner - bought brand new in 2001. Call 412-600-9061 ______________________________________________ Office Space For Rent – Finleyville. 1,300 square feet. Former site of Healthy Directions. $800 + Electric. 412-999-7163. ______________________________________________

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View this beautiful 32X80 4 bedroom 2 bath ranch home with family room and living room. This home delivered and set on your foundation is only $71,995. Don’t miss this golden opportunity.

Call 724-929-5040 for more details and location of home. ______________________________________________ Perryopolis House: 3 BR, large den, 3 1/2 bath, LR, DR, eat-in kitchen, 1st floor laundry room, mudroom, level corner 3/4 acre lot.

All public utilities. $259,900. Call 724-322-2458 for an appt. to see this house. ______________________________________________ Charleroi Sale or Lease - Renovated 3-Story Building.

Commercial lease income. Also, turnkey bar/restaurant. Call: 724531-1175. ______________________________________________ MONONGAHELA - For rent, one, two bedroom apartment, complete with appliances, laundry facility, etc. Secured locked building, quaint and quiet. Close to bus line. One bedroom partially furnished. Monongahela. Call 724-258-3179. ______________________________________________ FOR RENT - Myrtle Beach – Oceanfront Condo Available!

Spacious and beautifully furnished, this 2 bedroom condo (unit #1507) at the new “Paradise Resort” in Myrtle Beach will provide you with all the comforts of home. 2 Bedrooms + Sleeper sofa; 2 Bathrooms; Lazy River; Hot Tub; Indoor/Outdoor Pools; Exercise Room; Oceanfront Balcony. For complete weekly and seasonal pricing, visit the website - www.oceanfront condorentals.com/ Paradise Resort.htm. For additional questions or to make a reservation call Oceanfront Condo Rentals Inc. at 843-236-6623 and ask about Paradise Resort unit #1507. ______________________________________________ New Eagle Main Street. Office Space. Formerly physicians office.

1200 sq. ft. Rent Negotiable. 724-554-6534 or 724-258-3773. ______________________________________________ ***FREE Foreclosure Listings*** OVER 400,000 properties nationwide. Low down payment. Call now 800-250-2043. ______________________________________________

The MON VALLEY MESSENGER is the premier community newspaper in the Mon Valley area of Pittsburgh. We are a free, monthly publication seeking to expand our coverage, and grow existing territories.

The MON VALLEY MESSENGER is looking to add experienced Advertising Sales Representatives to our growing team of professionals.

Candidates should possess: Strong sales and/or customer service skills, ability to offer clients advice on ad content and design, handle several projects at once, work on a deadline, familiarity with Mon Valley area, reliable transportation, flexible schedule, computer with internet access and a personable, friendly attitude.

Preferred candidates will possess: Prior newspaper or media experience, good communication and presentation skills and be motivated, determined and persistent.

Interested applicants should email us at info@monvalleymessenger.com with a resume and cover letter, or mail to P.O. Box 103, Finleyville, PA 15332.

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One, Two Bedroom Apartment, complete with appliances, laundry facility, etc. Secured locked building, quant and quite. Close to bus line. One bedroom partial furnished. Monongahela. Call Natalee Amati 724-244-8579 or 724-258-3179. ______________________________________________ Available Now!!! 2-4 Bedroom homes Take Over Payments No Money Down/No Credit Check Call 1-888-269-9192 ______________________________________________ Stop Renting Lease option to buy Rent to own No money down No credit check 1-877-395-0321 ______________________________________________ Available Now. 2-4 Bedroom Homes. Take Over Payments. No Money Down. No Credit Check. Call Now 1-866-343-4134 ______________________________________________ LAND LIQUIDATION- 20Acres $0/Down, $99/mo. ONLY $12,900. Near Growing El Paso, Texas (2nd safest U.S. CITY).

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Then it is Time 2 Talk. Mediation is an option. As a mediator with 30 years experience in mediating, I can help you to talk it out, and negotiate decisions that get the problem resolved. My name is Deidre Kuban and it is Time 2 Talk. The initial 30 minute consultation with me is at no cost to you. Call me at 412-726-1514 or email kuban231@comcast.net South Hills Tax Preparation - ALL 1040 TAX RETURNS ONLY $75! FREE State & Local Returns. FREE E-Filing. 10 Years Experience. Located in South Park. Call Rich Diffenbach at (412) 835-4842 ______________________________________________ Certified Dog Trainer. Private Lessons. I use positive reinforcement techniques and can help with any problem solving and obedience. Discounted rate for rescued/adopted dogs! 724-2495777. ______________________________________________ Bobcat with 2 Buckets FOR RENT! $200/day + delivery & pick-up. Call: 724-825-7233. ______________________________________________ COMPUTER TUNE-UP - Computer running slow? Chances are you may have viruses or spyware loaded on your machine.

Complete virus and spyware removal along with the latest Microsoft Updates. $60.00 per machine. 724-348-6837. ______________________________________________ Stop Bank Levy’s & Wage Garnishments. Get Instant Relief today! Owe the IRS or State? Call Today – 877-455-6150 ______________________________________________ Dog Training: If your dog isn’t coming to you, you should be coming to me. AKC, Schutzhund, canine good citizen and therapy dog experienced - contact karyn727@comcast.net or 412-855-4678. ______________________________________________

DVD Transfer/Home Movies – Home Movie Transfers and DVD Montage Creations by Deb Cheplic. 8mm and Super 8mm projector movies transferred to DVD! Frame by frame digital transfer, with amazing clarity. No hidden costs/set up fees. Add music and chapter menus. 724-258-5336. http://web.me.com/dcheplic. ______________________________________________ HAS YOUR BUILDING SHIFTED? Contact Woodford Bros., Inc. for straightening, leveling, foundation, and wood frame repairs at 1800-OLD-BARN. www.woodfordbros.com MDHIC #05-121-861 ______________________________________________ QUALITY WATERPROOFING! Large Local Company. Lifetime Transferable Warranty. BBB Award Winner. Attorney General Approved 377. 1-800-343-2357 ______________________________________________

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----------- VACATIONS ---------------Myrtle Beach – Oceanfront Condo Available! Spacious and beautifully furnished, this 2 bedroom condo (unit #1507) at the new “Paradise Resort” in Myrtle Beach will provide you with all the comforts of home. 2 Bedrooms + Sleeper sofa; 2 Bathrooms; Lazy River; Hot Tub; Indoor/Outdoor Pools; Exercise Room; Oceanfront Balcony. For complete weekly and seasonal pricing, visit the website - www.oceanfrontcondo rentals.com/Paradise Resort.htm. For additional questions or to make a reservation call Oceanfront Condo Rentals Inc. at 843-236-6623 and ask about Paradise Resort unit #1507. ______________________________________________ Bus Tours - Niagara Falls, no passport needed, November 10 – 11, 2011, $109 per person ($70 in casino bonuses). New York City Express, December 2 - 4, 2011, $449 per person, Rockettes Xmas Spectacular included. Call 724-292-8043 or 412-513-4020 for details. ______________________________________________ Sizzling Summer Specials! At Florida’s Best Beach – New Smyrna Beach. Stay a week or longer. Plan a beach wedding or family reunion. www.NSBFLA.com or 1-800-541-9621 ______________________________________________

READER ADVISORY: Reader Advisory: the National Trade Association we belong to has purchased the following classifieds.

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

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