South Hills Mon Valley Messenger April 2016

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Peters Township Plans 15th Annual ‘Taste of the Township’ Join us for our 15th Taste of the Township on Friday, April 29, 7-11 p.m. at the Valley Brook Country Club! Get your tickets now for this annual community event featuring specialty dishes prepared by local restaurants, live music

by Lucarelli Jazz, gift basket raffles, and a terrific silent auction. Tickets are $5 per person and are available at the library’s circulation desk. We accept cash, checks and credit cards.

All proceeds benefit Peters Township Library.

LOCAL NEWS

10th Annual Marianna Canoe Race Planned for April 30th The Marianna Outdoorsmen Association is holding its 10th annual Marianna Canoe Race and Anything That Floats competition on Saturday, April 30. Pennsylvania’s largest and premier canoe race starts at 1728 Main Street Marianna and finishes at 17 Wyles Lane, Marianna. Start time for the 3.2 mile race is 11 a.m. and two boats will launch every minute.

Boats will launch in the order that they register. For sponsorship and participant information, please visit www.mariannaoutdoors.com.

Knights of Columbus Council 13832 Donates to Local Food Bank Page 18

Sunshine Kids Daycare Celebrates 20 Years Page 35

Glimmer of Hope Foundation Continues Battle Against Breast Cancer in the Mon Valley A Glimmer of Hope Foundation has been raising funds for breast cancer research since 1994, and the Foundation recently presented Monongahela Valley Hospital (MVH) with a $5,000 gift to continue funding innovations in breast cancer treatment and care. The donation will be used to support the purchase of Tomosynthesis (Tomo), 3-D breast imaging technology, at the hospital’s main campus. MVH currently operates a digital mammography unit at HealthPLEX Imaging in Rostraver Township. This initiative is to assist the hospital in obtaining 3-D technology at the main campus as well.

The hospital is in the process of creating a Breast Care Center and the acquisition of Tomo is a major part of the hospital’s plan. The Breast Care Center - tentatively set to open late summer - will be a comprehensive, multi-level approach program that will begin with a genetic test risk assessment screening.

“The first step in this process is to complete a risk assessment questionnaire to determine your likelihood of having cancer now or in the future,” said Natalie (Continued on page 20)

Diana Napper, left, founder and executive director of A Glimmer of Hope Foundation is shown presenting a $5,000 donation to Natalie Furgiuele-Iracki, M.D., Monongahela Valley Hospital breast surgeon and Breast Care Center medical director. The donation will be used towards the purchase of Tomosynthesis (Tomo), 3-D breast imaging technology.

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Local Elizabeth Borough Teen Gets Recognized By Make-A-Wish

By Michelle Taylor

Tests revealed her condition to be Kylie Giel, a 16-yearCongenital Hyperold Elizabeth Forward insulinism, a genetic High School student, has disorder where insulin been recognized not once, cells in the pancreas but twice, by Make-Asecrete too much Wish foundation. insulin, which causes Born to Jayme and low blood sugar.

Dennis Giel on October For the next 16 years, 9, 1999 three weeks early, Jayme and Dennis, Kylie was quickly taken to Kylie, and little sister Kylie and her the NICU for unstable Gianna endured countyounger sister Gianna body temperature, a sign less appointments, hosof infection, almost pital admissions, feedimmediately upon her arrival. After ing tubes, life flights, pancreas removal, many tests were run, it was determined finger pricks, blood sugar checks, atthat she was just a small baby and all home and school nursing services, and of results were normal, but it couldn't have course medications, but nothing helped been further from the truth.

Kylie.

In March of 2000, just five months One day, a middle school nurse conafter Kylie was born, her aunt found her tacted the Giel family and told them that in a full-blown seizure. Kylie and Jayme Kylie deserved something special and were on their way to McKeesport referred them to Make-A-Wish foundaHospital, only to be transported to tion. Kylie medically qualified for the Children's Hospital. Jayme says it was foundation and met all requirements and their "home away from home for years to was told she should start thinking about come." her wish. Jayme, although excited that

her daughter would receive an opportunity of a lifetime, she was also heartbroken because Kylie was receiving something that she thought only "dying children" received.

When Make-A-Wish volunteers came out to meet Kylie and interviewed her, the Giel family was told that Make-AWish is an organization that gives families with children that have a life-altering disease or disorder a chance to briefly forget their medically complicated lives and enjoy them as if all was normal.

Kylie decided on her top three wishes: 1) a family trip to Disneyworld, 2) a meet-and-greet with the Pittsburgh Penguins, and 3) a mac book pro. Before the Giel family knew it, they were on a plane to Florida. Jayme and Dennis admit that, at the time, they never could have given Kylie and Gianna that experience themselves, and because of that, they are forever grateful to the foundation.

Make-A-Wish didn't just stop a family trip to Disney, because, as the foundation says, "As a wish kid, you are never forgotten.” They recently had a charity

event called Pens and Pins, where Kylie and Dennis went bowling with the Pittsburgh Penguins and met the players and the coach as well.

Kylie was told she would never be like her peers and she hasn't been - instead she has excelled passed them. Kylie takes advanced high school courses and two college courses provided by the Elizabeth Forward School District. In many ways she is a typical teenager, texting and using social media, participating in the drama club, and earning a purple belt in tae kwon do. She maintains a 4.5 grade point average.

In other ways, though, Kylie is an exceptional inspiration. She crochets stuffed animals and donates them to Children's Hospital, takes custom orders for them and has an Etsy account to sell them as well.

Kylie is a role model to Gianna and her parents are incredibly amazed at her strength and perseverance through her short 16 years. They take pride in knowing they raised not only an independent and caring daughter, but a leader and encouraging young woman of the future.

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PLACES to GO THINGS to SEE STUFF to DO APRIL 1-3 MON RIVER ARTS PRESENTS HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, JR. - All tickets $8. Reserved seating. Grand Theatre 207 S. 2nd Ave Elizabeth. April 1 at 7:30, April 2 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., April 3 at 2 p.m.

Call for tickets at 412-405-8425. More info at www.monriverarts.org

APRIL 2-3 HOMEMADE CAKE DONUT SALE – St. Damien of Molokai Parish in Monongahela will be making their homemade cake donuts April 2 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; April 3 – 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. $8 a dozen. For more info, call Carol, 412-600-5344.

APRIL 2 SPRING GARDENING SEMINAR - 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Washington County Fair Grounds, Bldg. #4. Hosted by Washington County Master Gardeners. $25. RSVP 724-228-6881. Speakers and workshops, silent auction, marketplace, door prizes & raffle. Beverages and snacks available.

BEGINNER SALSA DANCE WORKSHOP - 7-9 p.m., Schooner Center in Monessen, 701 Schoonmaker Ave. Admission: $12 single/$20 couple. For questions call 412-378-6778.

CASH BASH AND SPRING EXTRAVAGANZA - 7 p.m. at the Valley Inn Social Hall in Monongahela. Donation is $20 for 2 numbers, includes free food and refreshments. There will be name brand purses and jewelry available on pick of the tables. For more info, call Christine at 724-747-0921 MURDER MYSTERY DINNER - 6:30 p.m., Rockwell’s Red Lion Restaurant.

Evening of Dinner, Mystery & Fun. For more info, call 412-384-3909 or visit www.rockwellsredlion.com.

APRIL 3 SPAGHETTI DINNER - 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Pleasant Hills Borough Building Community Room. $8 for adults and $4 for children 12 or under. Tickets may be purchased from Lions Club members or at the

door. Take-out available. Please bring donations of non-perishable food items.

SPRING FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON – 1 p.m. The Mon Valley Nurses’ Association is sponsoring a Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon at the Mon Valley Country Club. $30. The event will provide a great lunch, ladies fashions from Phyllis Fashions, a Chinese auction and door prizes. Proceeds benefit the annual Nursing Scholarship Fund. To purchase tickets contact Betty Geis 724-989-1423.

PA STATE REPRESENTATIVE FORUM - The Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce will host candidates running for PA State Representative in the 49th District at Charleroi Area High School auditorium. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the forum will begin at 6p.m.

APRIL 7 MVH DAY AT SALATINO’S RIVER HOUSE CAFÉ - noon to 10 p.m. 10% of all the food sales will be donated to the Auxiliary. Salatino’s River House Café offers dine-in, takeout or delivery. For more info, contact 724-258-1090.

BETHEL ART GUILD – 12:30 p.m., Bethel Park Community Center, 5151 Park Ave, Bethel Park. Speaker will be Linda Baxendell. Join us for this meeting, which is as always, the first Thursday of the month.

SPRING 4 RENEWAL 2 RECOVERY 6 to 9 p.m., Cokeburg Fire Department.

Presented by Addicts Do Matter. This is a night of celebration for the spring season, bringing hope to the heroin epidemic. We will be lighting candles in remembrance of those we lost too soon! If you have any questions, call Rhonda, 412-853-4670.

APRIL 5, 12, 19, 26 WEEKLY TUESDAY NIGHT BINGO - St. Francis of Assisi Church Finley Hall.

7:15 p.m. “Early Bird” games, 7:30 p.m. regular bingo. Admission is $6 for 20 regular games and 5 specials. Doors open at 6 p.m.

FOOD AND FRIENDS FREE MEAL PROGRAM - 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Thomas Presbyterian Church 1068 Linden Road, Venetia. All are welcome. For information, contact Patti at 724-941-6609.

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AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY COUNCIL MEETING - The Council for Washington, Fayette and Greene counties will meet at the West Alexander Post 656. Executive meeting 10:30 a.m. followed by the regular meeting at 11 a.m. You are asked to bring gifts for the President’s Raffle. There will also be a Poppy Display contest. To attend, call Irene Amos at 724 484-7814. These meetings are very informative for you units.

USED BOOK SALE – 6-8 p.m., Pleasant Hills Public Library. Preview Night ($6 at the door) Thursday, April 7; 6 - 8 p.m. Book Sale - Friday, April 8; 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Book Sale - Saturday, April 9; 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Box/Bag Day - April 10; Noon – 3 p.m..

APRIL 8-10 MON VALLEY HOME SHOW – Friday, 2-7 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Rostraver Ice Gardens.

Biggest annual event in the area! Admission: adults, $4 and children under 16, free.

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Fundraising event to benefit “Dancing with a Pink Ribbon” Breast Health Project.

Ladies only night. Music and dancing, appetizers, cash bar, contests and prizes, night shirt, Chinese auction, 50/50. Vendor displays and more! Hotel package includes overnight stay, event pass, night shirt, hot breakfast and yoga in the morning. For more info, call 724-705-3195.Tickets available at www.cornerstonecareevents.com.

APRIL 9 SPRING BASKET BASH - Doors open at 11 a.m., catered luncheon from 1 – 2 p.m., drawings, Bentleyville VFD Social Hall. $20 ticket provides lunch and 25 basket tickets.

Additional baskets tickets will be available for purchase. Begin at 2 p.m. Tickets on sale at the Bentleyville Medicine Shoppe, Dr. Stoupis D.M.D.’s office, from any Bentleyville Lion, or call 724-258-3776.

Must be present to win. Benefits the Bentleyville Lions Club.

SPAGHETTI DINNER – 3-6 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Monongahela. Featuring Unlimited Salad Bar, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Beverage, Dessert Bar. Children $6, Adults $9. Free blood pressure screening provided by Mon Valley Hospital.

TARTAN DAY – 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Bethel Presbyterian Church. Admission and parking are free. Scottish and Celtic music foods, workshops, vendors, raffles and much more. All of our proceeds are used to provide scholarships to young people studying the Scottish arts of piping, highland dancing, fiddling and harping.

SPRING PORK CHOP DINNER Gary’s Chuck Wagon, South Second Street in West Newton. Dinner and takeouts from 4p.m. to 7p.m. and include a baked pork chop, stuffing, numerous sides, homemade desserts, roll and drink for $12. Tickets are on sale at Gary’s Chuck Wagon or from a Downtown West Newton Inc. member. For more info, contact DWNI at 724-872-0100.

MURDER MYSTERY DINNER Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7:15 p.m., New Eagle VFD Social Hall, Chess Street, New Eagle. Presenting ‘Death & Taxes.’ Donation is $25 and includes dinner and show. For more info, contact Les Pemberton at 724-344-7835. For ticket purchases, visit www.neweaglevfd.org.

FLAPPER/DAPPER MONTE CARLO NIGHT – 7 – 11 p.m., Crowne Plaza South. Hosted by Bethel Park Chamber of Commerce. $50 per person and includes

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appetizers, entertainment, $20 play money, cash bar, auction items and much more.

Bring your friends and neighbors. Everyone must preregister. To register visit www.bpchambber.org, call 412-595-8361, or send check to Bethel Park Chamber 2830 South Park Rd., Bethel Park. Credit cards accepted on the website and at the event.

SPAGHETTI DINNER – 3-7 p.m., Mount Vernon Community Presbyterian Church, 2200 Greenock-Buena Vista Rd., McKeesport. Proceeds Boy scouts Troop 99. Adults $8 and children are $4.

NOTTINGHAM TOWNSHIP ANNUAL ROADSIDE CLEAN-UP – 8:30 a.m. – noon. Volunteers and community groups needed to help with our Annual Roadside Clean-Up. Arrive at Nottingham Township Complex, 909 Sugar Run Road, Eighty Four at 8:30 a.m. for coffee and donuts. Clean-up begins at 9 a.m. on local roadways. Return for pizza and beverages at noon. Vests, gloves, and bags provided for the event.

BIG BAND DANCE -7 p.m., featuring Joe Campus and his orchestra. Call the Monessen ELKS Lodge #773 for tickets at 724-684-9898 or Tom at 724-288-0331 All are welcome!

APRIL 10 SPAGHETTI DINNER – 1:30 – 4:30 p.m., Nativity Parish, South Park. $10 includes spaghetti, a salad, roll, drink and dessert. Meals for children under age 10 are $5. Take out available. For more info call Sister Mary Ann at 412-477-4321.

BINGO – 1 p.m., Saint Francis Finley Hall off Rt. 88 – Finleyville. Saint Francis Ladies of Charity Bingo. Door Prize – 50/50 Raffle Proceeds go to local charities.

SPRING BUNCO PARTY - Vernon Belles will host at the Riverside Senior Center, Charleroi. Chinese auction, door prizes, 50/50 drawing. Lunch served promptly at 1 p.m. Donation: $10 a ticket.

To attend, call 724-206-3335

Yoga Basics – All Levels Classes meet Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., May 4-25 Round Hill Park Visitors Center Try something new and learn in a supportive environment! Class will move at a slower pace to help you develop an understanding of the basics, but you will definitely break a sweat!

Also suitable for those with previous experience, although it is not required.

APRIL 11 PLEASANT HILLS GARDEN CLUB MEETING - 12:30 p.m., Community Room Pleasant Hills Boro Building, 410 East Bruceton Road in Pleasant Hills. The program, titled “Plants & People of Papua New Guinea,” will be presented by Mary Joy Haywood. Non-Members are welcome.

See our website: www.plsthillspagardnclub.com for more info on the Pleasant Hills Garden Club.

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$40 per person for county residents, $50 per person for non-residents, or $15 drop-in fee.

Pre-registration required by April 29 at alleghenycounty.us/parkprograms

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PLACES to GO THINGS to SEE STUFF to DO APRIL 12 SOUTH HILLS FRIENDS OF THE MONTOUR TRAIL MEETING - 6:30 p.m., South Park Township Community room, 2675 Brownsville Road, South Park.

The South Hills Friends are responsible for maintenance of the Montour Trail between Library and Clairton. Questions may be directed to info@montourtrail.org.

MEET AND GREET WITH ALAN BENYAK – 6 to 9 p.m., Cokeburg Fire Department. Alan Benyak is running for State Representative. Cookies and coffee will be served. If there are any questions, call Nellie Chester @ 724-228-1056.

SOUTH HILLS COIN CLUB - 8 p.m., Bethel Presbyterian Church, 2999 Bethel Church Rd. in Bethel Park. All members and the general public are invited. This month’s program will be on obsolete currency. A 50/50 will be offered and kids prizes to be awarded. Applications are now being accepted for membership. For more info, call 724-984-6611.

CLOTHES 4-U - 9 a.m. to noon. The clothing is free; patrons may give a free-will offering if they desire. Those wishing to drop off clothing in good condition can do so by calling the church office at 724-9294696 to make arrangements.

VALLEY GARDEN CLUB - YMCA in Charleroi. We will do our annual YMCA garden cleanup, followed by a business meeting. For more info on joining the Valley Garden Club, contact Pam Gregor at 724-930-7151.

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DINNER FOR A DOLLAR - 5-7 p.m., Community of Christ, Bethel Park. . We will be serving spaghetti, rolls, fresh garden salad, and luscious desserts. $1 per person or $3. per family. This is humbly accepted, but not required. No reservations needed. To volunteer, call Debbie @ 412-833-6357. All future dinners are held the second Thursday of each month except July and December.

SOLID GOLD – at Hazelkirk American Legion from 7 – 10 p.m. For more info, call Geno at 724-592-5264 or 724-716-5718

APRIL 13 WOMEN’S CLUB OF JEFFERSON HILLS MEETING - 7:30 p.m., Jefferson Hills Municipal Building. The program for the upcoming meeting will be a presentation

by Ryan Snodgrass on the construction of the new Thomas Jefferson High School.

Anyone interested in becoming a member is welcome to attend the meeting.

Membership is open to all residents of Jefferson Hills and the surrounding communities. For further info call 412-384-3318 or 412-655-4224. Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month.

SPAGHETTI DINNER - 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, in Monessen. Spaghetti, meatballs, salad, dessert and coffee, is $8 for adults and $5 for children. Tickets can be purchased from members or at the door. Take-out meals available. For more info, call Gerald Stasicha at 724-929-7160.

APRIL 14, 15, 16 ART SHOW AND SALE – Sponsored by the Friends of Clairton Library. Local artists are displaying and/or offering their works for sale. A wide variety of original works will be exhibited such as watercolor, acrylic, oilstels, photography, and decorative painting.

Chinese auction. Phone: 412-233-7966.

APRIL 15 WASHINGTON SPINNERS AND WEAVERS GUILD – 10 a.m., Center Presbyterian Church (basement), 255 Center Church Road, McMurray. All are welcome. Meetings are the 3rd Friday of each month, March through November.

VERA BRADLEY BINGO - 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. at St. Gabriel Parish Hall, Whitehall. Featuring Vera Bradley Bags and accessories. Advance tickets: $30, pending availability-tickets at the door: $35. Ticket includes dinner, snacks, and drinks. Over $5,000 in Vera Bradley prizes. For tickets, contact Roxanne Gray 412-596-0454 or Roxanneg212@verizon.net.

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April 2016 ————————————————————————————————————————— APRIL 16 ROAST BEEF DINNER – 4 p.m. – 7 p.m., Elizabeth United Methodist Church, 317 South 2nd Ave. in Elizabeth. Adults $9, Children $6. Takeout is also available. For more info, call 412-384-7050.

BBB “SECURE YOUR ID DAY” - Paper Shredding Event, 10 a.m. -2 p.m. at Pleasant Hills Municipal Building. FREE on-site document destruction. Cars will be guided through a moving line to offload their items.

Each vehicle may dispose of a maximum of 3 boxes/bags of paper-based materials. For more info, call 877-267-5222.

ROAST BEEF DINNER - 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Elizabeth Wesleyan Church, 205 Church St. in Elizabeth. Adults $9, Children under 12, $4. Dinner includes roast beef, green beans, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, drink, and dessert. For more info, contact 412-384-8868.

CARD PARTY – At the Pittsburgh South Hills Elks, Bethel Park. Open to both men and women at $15/person. Doors open at 11 a.m. Card games are people’s choice. Light lunch including sandwich with potato salad, and dessert will be served at noon. Monies donated to The Local Food Bank. For tickets, call 412-831-0616.

APRIL 16 AND 30 OLDIES DANCE - The White Oak American Legion Post 701, 2813 Capital St., in White Oak will sponsor an oldies dance from 7 to 11 p.m. A 50/50 will be offered. Admission is $5 per person. All proceeds benefit veterans programs. Music from the ‘50s and early ‘60s by Candy and Mike. For more info, call 724-984-6611.

APRIL 17 SPAGHETTI DINNER – 11 a.m. -5 p.m., Center on the Hill, 100 Summit Rd. Belle Vernon, 15012. Adults $8, Children 5 and under are free. Takeout also available.

FRENCH TOAST BREAKFAST - 7:3011 a.m., Jefferson United Methodist Church, 310 Gill Hall Road, Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania 15025. Breakfast includes: French toast, sausage, beverage. Cost: $ 5 Adults, $ 2.50 Children. 412-653-3222.

FREE LECTURE at BETH ISRAEL CENTER SYNAGOGUE - 7:30 p.m., Beth Israel Center Synagogue, Jefferson Hills, will have Mr. Jon Delano as the guest speaker. He will discuss current political issues. The lectures are free and open to the public.

PRINCESS/PRINCE BALL – 12-3 p.m., South Park Home Economics Building.

Featuring pictures with live princess/prince characters, music, crafts, games, face painting. Proceeds will go towards the beautification of South Park. Tickets are available on www.southparkfriends.org, or by calling Sharon Adams at 412 897-2403. Tickets are $10 per child and 3 adults are FREE. ROCK ‘N’ ROLL 50’s SOCK HOP DANCE - Dance lesson on swing/jitterbug from 6 – 7 p.m. and dance until 10 p.m. at the Haymakers, 153 Main St., New Eagle. $12 includes pizza and snacks. Dance Lesson with Brian Lee. Call Brian Lee at 724-351-0219 for info.

MON VALLEY COIN CLUB - 2 p.m. at 303 Chamber Plaza in Charleroi. All members and the general public are invited.

Program for this meeting to be announced.

Applications are now being accepted for membership. A 50/50 will be offered and prizes will be awarded for kids. For additional info, call 724-984-6611.

APRIL 18 WW2 PRESENTATION - presented

by Charleroi Area Historical Society, 7 p.m., Riverside Place, 303 Chamber Plaza. 6:30 p.m. Speaker will be World War II Buff, Rev. James B. Bailey. For more info call 724-483-4961 or Ken Thompson at 724-925-1742.

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PLACES to GO THINGS to SEE STUFF to DO APRIL 19 SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA REGISTERED NURSES CLUB - 9:30 a.m., Hamilton Presbyterian Church, Bethel Park. Speaker is Dr. John Montesano, Chiropractor. His topic is “Eight Weeks to Wellness.” Contact Pat at 724-229-7577 for more info.

APRIL 21 RETIRED MEN’S LUNCH GROUP Robotic surgery is the topic; skilled surgeon Dr. Charles Cline will make the presentation at the Peasant Hills Presbyterian Church, 199 Old Clairton Road. A fee of $7 is charged for lunch, which begins at noon.

Call 412-655-2000 to reserve lunch.

MONESSEN AMATEUR RADIO CLUB – 7 p.m., Mon Valley Ambulance Service Donner Ave, Monessen. The club meets every third Thursday of each month.

All are welcome.

APRIL 21 FOOD AND FRIENDS FREE MEAL

PROGRAM - 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Thomas Presbyterian Church 1068 Linden Road, Venetia. All are welcome. For information, contact Patti at 724-941-6609.

724-483-7075. Tickets can be purchased from any member of the board or orders can be sent to PO Box 382, Charleroi, 15022.

All checks to be made payable to: C.A.S.D.E.F.

for adults and $10 for seniors and children under 12 and are available from cast members or at the door. Discounted tickets, $9 for groups of 10 or more, may be purchased in advance by calling 724-941-5343.

APRIL 21-23 BOOK SALE - Held by the Friends of South Park Township Library in the South Park Township Community Center. April 21 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., April 22 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and April 23, the ever-popular “$5 a Bag” day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds benefit the South Park Township Library. For further info, visit their website at www.southparklibrary.org/spfriends.htm

APRIL 22 “A BLAST FROM THE PAST” OLDIES SHOW - Doors open 6 p.m. at the Charleroi Area High School Auditorium. Show starts at 7 p.m. The Charleroi Area School District Education Foundation presents “A Blast from the Past” Oldies Show – Vol. III. Ticket prices: $50/VIP, $35/Reserved and $25/General.

For more info, contact Carol Claybaugh,

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VENDER/CRAFT SHOW – 9 a.m. -2 p.m., Brentwood Presbyterian Church. For any questions or for a vendor application, contact Marla Moore at 412-668-0481 or marlajo4@comcast.net or visit us at: http://brentwoodpc.org/.

SPAGHETTI DINNER SUNDAY – 126 p.m., hosted by The Christian Mothers and Ladies Guild of St. Francis of Assisi Church in Finleyville. The cost for adults is $9 and children 10 and under is $5.

Spaghetti, salad, roll, beverage and dessert.

Dinner will be held at St. Francis Hall on Rt. 88. For tickets, call 724-348-7145.

PORKCHOP DINNER – 4-7 p.m., Gary’s Chuckwagon, West Newton. Tickets are $12 and includes Gary’s pork chop, stuffing, coleslaw, potato, vegetable, roll and drink. For more Info call 724-872-6093.

Takeout available.

APRIL 23-24 HARMONY SINGERS ANNUAL SHOW - Saturday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 24 at 2:30 p.m., at the Chartiers Valley Intermediate School. $12

WOMEN’S HEALTH MOBILE Thomas Presbyterian Church is hosting Cornerstone Care’s Women’s Health Mobile from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free breast exams and vouchers. All women are welcome. Health insurance is not required.

There will be a Basket Raffle for a $50 gift card for all who schedule a mammogram and all who come will get a free gift!

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ELECTION DAY SPAGHETTI DINNER – noon – 7 p.m., Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church, 561 Mingo Church Rd. Finleyville. Adults $8 / Children $6 (age 12 and under). Takeout available, containers provided, all are welcome!

‘RAISE YOUR VOICE’ MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL - noon-7p.m. at Monessen City Park. Local bands of varying genres, as well as local artists and vendors.

This year’s festival will be held in memory of Taylor Egidi, a 2008 Monessen High School graduate who passed away last year. The Festival benefits Monessen Communities That Care (CTC). Admission is free.

CLOTHES 4-U - 9 a.m. to noon. The clothing is free; patrons may give a free-will offering. Those wishing to drop off clothing in good condition can do so by calling 724929-4696 to make arrangements.

ELECTION DAY LUNCHEON - 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. at Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church. Featuring soups: chicken vegetable, rice and beef noodle. Sandwiches: hot sausage and kielbasa and kraut, cabbage rolls, green beans potatoes and ham, macaroni salad. Ethnic platter with: halupki, kielbasa and onions, green beans, mac salad, cup of soup, drink and piece of cake. Frozen potato cheese pirohy and or cabbage pirohy and baked goods. Call-ahead orders for halupki: 724-825-6448. Call ahead for takeout: 724-489-0500.

APRIL 28 MONONGAHELA AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING – 7 p.m.

Parlor Room of the First Presbyterian Church, Monongahela. President Susan Bowers will highlight upcoming events. A historical program with Norene Beatty of Pittsburgh’s Old Stone Tavern Friends Trust will follow the brief business meeting.

Discussion with light refreshments follow speaker. Open to the public.

APRIL 29 SOLID GOLD – at Carmichaels Senior Center from 7 – 11 p.m. For more info, call Geno at 724-592-5264 or 724-716-5718.

TASTE OF THE TOWNSHIP - 7-11 p.m. at the Valley Brook Country Club!

This annual community event features specialty dishes prepared by local restaurants, live music by Lucarelli Jazz, beautiful gift basket raffles, and a terrific silent auction.

Tickets: $50 per person and are available at the library’s circulation desk. All proceeds benefit Peters Township Public Library.

APRIL 29, 30, MAY 1 “THAT’S MY JAM” - Elizabeth Forward High School on April 29th & 30th at 7:30 p.m. and May 1st at 3 p.m. This show includes songs that you love to sing along with in your car. Ticket prices at the door are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and students. A discount of $2 is available on each ticket purchased in advance. Call 412-7510526 for advance sales. Or bring this article with a canned food good to the concert for the discount. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Meals on Wheels.

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AMERICA’S BOATING COURSE presented by Ten Mile Power Squadron from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Greene Cove Yacht Club Millsboro. $10 per person; preregistration preferred. 724-926-3869.

PATSY CLINE SHOW- 7 p.m. Patsy Cline Tribute Artist Cathi Rhodes returns to the Grand Theatre in Elizabeth in a benefit concert for the Elizabeth Area Development Corporation (EADC). All tickets $12. Tickets on sale at Rockwell’s Red Lion, the Grand Theatre, Mon River Arts, and other local Elizabeth Borough businesses. Call 412-405-8425 for more info or log on to www.downtownelizabeth.com SPECIAL NEEDS FAIR & EXPO Over 50 service agencies will gather at 50 Donati Road in Bethel Park. Free and open to the public. Geared toward children and young adults with special needs and their family members. To find out more about the vendors who will be participating, go to “Special Needs Fair & Expo” on Facebook, email specialneedsfairpa@gmail.com, or call 412-394-5514.

Monongahela Valley Hospital now offers weight loss surgery.

NIGHT AT THE RACES -6 p.m., races start 7 p.m., Glassport American Legion, Monongahela Ave. Proceeds Mon-Yough American Cancer Society Relay for Life. $10 admission includes horse, dinner, beer and soda. Mixed drinks available for purchase. Tickets: call Darla 412 953-8119.

Tickets also sold at the door.

INDOOR FLEA MARKET, SOUP, FOOD AND BAKE SALE – 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Elizabeth Baptist Church. A large variety of “treasures” will be for sale and bake sale. Suffed cabbage, haluski, and kielbasa as well as American fare and homemade soups. Outdoor table space will be available for a cost of $10 (bring your own table). For more info, call 412-384-6464.

PORK CHOP DINNER - Mantle House Mission in West Newton is having their 4th annual spring dinner from 4 -7 p.m. at Gary’s Chuckwagon, West Newton. There will be entertainment and a silent auction. A $15 ticket includes stuffed pork chop dinner and homemade desserts. Tickets available at Mantle House Mission, Gary’s Chuckwagon, and Ace Hardware. For more info: 724-872-1800.

Is Bariatric Surgery Right for You? Thursday, April 7, at 6 p.m.

Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center

Reservations required, 724-258-1333

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eet Surgeon Hiram Gonzalez, M.D. at our free information session to learn how weight loss surgery can help those struggling to lose 100 pounds or more. Monongahela Valley Hospital offers three types of minimally invasive bariatric surgery at the Carroll Twp. campus through its new Weight Control and Wellness Program.

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Bentworth Community Center Shares Building Project Update The Board of Trustees of the Bentleyville Public Library recently received an update from its building committee regarding the Bentworth Community Center Building Project.

The Bentworth Community Center Building Project is a comprehensive plan to renovate and enlarge the building that houses the Bentleyville Public Library, the Bentworth Senior Center, and the Bentleyville Area Historical Society. The building is owned by the library and administered by the library’s Board of Trustees.

Design plans for the building project were completed in the spring of 2015.

The cost of the project is estimated at $1.9 million. This includes $1.6 million for construction-related expenses and $300,000 for furnishings and equipment.

Kulak Design Associates of Monongahela is the architect of record for the project.

The capital campaign for the building project was kicked off last June. As of March 1, 2016, the campaign has secured approximately $1,050,000 for construction related expenses. Half of this money is from grants.

The other half is from donations and pledges received from individuals, organizations, businesses, local municipalities.

While the capital campaign will continue to solicit donations and pursue available grants, the library’s Board of Trustees has asked its architect to develop a plan to complete the building proj-

ect in phases. A phased construction plan is necessary because of time constraints contained in two of the project’s grants.

Utilizing money raised to date, construction on the first phase of the building project will start this fall and will be completed in 2017. The first phase will include the complete renovation of the current building and the addition of a new front lobby with an elevator that will provide accessibility between the two floors of the building. The renovated building can be utilized with or without the completion of the second phase.

The second phase of the project will feature a significant addition to the front of the building. The addition will provide much-needed space for the library, the senior center, and the historical society. The second phase will be initiated when additional funding is secured.

The project’s architect will complete plans for the phased construction project within the next few weeks. The plans will be shared with the community after they are reviewed and approved by the library’s Board of Trustees.

The Bentworth Community Center serves residents of Bentleyville, Cokeburg, and Ellsworth boroughs and North Bethlehem and Somerset townships. Additional information about the building project and about various gift giving opportunities can be obtained at the Bentleyville Public Library or at www.bentworthcommunitycenter.com.

A list of current donors to the building project can also be found at this website.

PLEASANT HILLS LIONS CLUB TO HOST SPAGHETTI DINNER The Pleasant Hills Lions Club will hold its annual spaghetti dinner on Sunday, April 3 from 1 to 5:30 p.m. at the Pleasant Hills Borough Building Community Room, 410 East Bruceton Road. The prices are $8 for adults and $4 for children 12 or under. Tickets may be purchased from Lions Club members or at the door. Take-out service will be available. All proceeds go to Lions charities, including aid to the less fortunate, particularly the vision and hearing-impaired; community organizations and projects; and school and recreational activities.

Attendees at the dinner are asked to consider bringing donations of nonperishable food items, which the club will deliver to the local food bank.

Anyone interested in learning more about the club or in inquiring about membership may call Chuck Snyder 412-653-4220.

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SHIM’s Rebranding Efforts Prove Effective; Allow for Greater Community Recognition and Involvement

By Christen M. Stroh

we can help them holistically.”

South Hills Interfaith The concept of helping Ministries rebranded itself out individuals holisticalto become South Hills ly means that a teaming Interfaith Movement this approach is taken. An past February, and the individual coming to a response – much like the food bank, for example, organization itself – has may be in need of more been phenomenal. Execthan just food. “People utive Director James who are food-insecure are James Guffey, Executive Guffey indicated that the the people who come to Director of SHIM community reaction has the food banks, but their been twofold, stating, need oftentimes doesn’t “First, the organization has received a lot start or stop there,” said Guffey, who said of general publicity, which has allowed us they work with individuals to make sure to help even more and more people in they are signed up for resources like need. But more importantly, [the SNAP for nutrition and CHIP for chilrebranding] has helped to address a stig- dren’s health insurance, and also work to ma by educating people about suburban provide services such as résumé reviews poverty.” to get people who are able to work in a Guffey explained that poverty is often- better position to take on employment. times not associated with the suburbs – Guffey started at South Hills Interface that the misconception is that people Ministry in October 2006. By August who choose to live in more affluent com- 2007, he’d transitioned from the role he munities must themselves have a certain was hired in – the director of developdegree of affluence as well. In reality, the ment and public relations – into the role South Hills harbors more than 4,000 as executive director. As someone who’s community members who fall into the been with SHIM for a decade, he’s category of being impoverished. invested in its success, stating, “Number While the acronym – SHIM – remains one, I live in the South Hills. This is my the same, and the mission of SHIM is neighborhood and I’m invested in its still to provide food, clothing and servic- development. And number two, I live in es to people in need in Pittsburgh’s the South Hills. There are necessary southern suburban neighborhoods, as means available from a lot of financially they’ve been doing for the past five stable communities who can help out – decades, the idea behind making the and want to help out – their neighbors in name reflect that providing aid is a need.” movement allows for a shift in how the Guffey’s proud of everything the past community will respond when seeking to decade has brought forth for SHIM in help others. SHIM is hoping that others terms of growth, expansion, and doing looking to help will take a more all- good in the community. Two more inclusive approach to serving those in recent initiatives are the Sack Hunger need.

Campaign, which has just wrapped up its Guffey used the example of an onion third year in operation, and the opening to demonstrate how a holistic approach of a food pantry in Baldwin – and more to servicing those in need would work. is planned for the rest of 2016. “We’ve “It’s like peeling back an onion and look- done a lot of great work and have served ing at the different layers,” he explained. a lot of great people,” he said, “and we “We look at where they’re at, and how still have a lot of work ahead of us.”

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Monessen Organizations to Sponsor Spaghetti Dinner The Monessen/Rostraver Rotary and Knights of Columbus-954 Monessen Council are partnering to host a spaghetti dinner on Sunday, April 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, located at 1925 Grand Ave. in Monessen.

Cost of the meal, which includes spaghetti, meatballs, tossed salad, dessert and coffee, is $8 for adults and $5 for children. Tickets can be purchased in advance from members of the two groups or at the door. Dine in or take-out meals are available. For more information, call Gerald Stasicha at 724-929-7160.

Monies generated from the event are used for community projects by both organizations and by the Rotary to support scholarships for high school seniors at Monessen High School and Belle Vernon High School.

Ron Vivio, a member of the Knights of Columbus-954 Monessen Council and the Monessen/Rostraver Rotary (center) and fellow Rotarians Corinne Laboon (left) and Marysa Hazlett pose with a plate of spaghetti as they prepare for the organizations’ upcoming spaghetti dinner.

18th Annual ‘Fleatique on the Mon’ Planned for June 4th Artisans, crafters, flea market, antique and food vendors are needed for the 18th annual Fleatique on the Mon. This fabulous event will be held in Chess Park and throughout Monongahela and New Eagle on Saturday, June 4 from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Crafter and antique dealers will be featured in Chess Park, while flea market vendors and information booths will be located on Third Street.

Food vendors are need at both locations.

Application deadline is May 27, 2016. Booth spaces for antique, craft and flea market vendors are 15 ft. for $25. Food vendor spaces are 20 ft. and include electricity for $40.

This unique event is known as the largest street sale in Southwestern Pennsylvania! Running along a three-mile stretch, businesses, churches, and homeowners participate with yard sales, bazaars, rummage sales and garage sales. Parking and admission are free.

This event is sponsored by the Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce.

Call the Chamber at 724-258-5919 for more information or download an application from www.monongahelaareachamber.org.

Reserve Your Foursome for Valley Inn Volunteer Fire. Dept. Golf Outing The Valley Inn Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary is sponsoring a golf outing on May 22, 2016 at Butler's Golf Course in Elizabeth, PA with a shotgun start at 2 p.m. Dinner will be provided by Hog Father's Catering and will directly follow. The registration fee is $300 per foursome. Please call 724-986-1082 for more information or to reserve your group.

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Registration Now Open for the 2016 Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community Highmark Inc. and community members will come together again across Pennsylvania and Delaware to raise money for more than 200 local non-profit health and human services organizations participating in the annual Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community. Online registration for the walk is now open.

Highmark organizes and underwrites all costs associated with the walk, while walkers select the participating nonprofit organization they wish to support. The nonprofits then keep 100 percent of the funds raised by their walkers. Last year, more than 13,000 registered walkers raised a record-breaking $1.4 million.

A 5K (3.1 mile) route and a onemile fun walk (both handicapaccessible) are available, and pets on leashes are welcome. In addition to the walk, there will be entertainment, refreshments and prizes.

Walkers can register at the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community website, where they can select their walk location and the participating non-profit of their choice.Pittsburgh will participate on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Stage AE on the North Shore.

Onsite registration and check in for all walks begins at 7:45 a.m.

The 5K walks commence at 9 a.m. followed by the one-mile fun walks at 9:15 a.m.

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PETERS TOWNSHIP RECREATION CENTER UPCOMING EVENTS Woman’s Club of West Newton Plans Bus Trip to Strawberry Festival in WV The Woman's Club of West Newton is sponsoring a bus trip to the 75th Annual Strawberry Festival in Buckhannon, West Virginia on Saturday, May 21, 2016.

The trip itinerary includes attending a quilt show and arts and craft show, a box lunch, and the Grand Feature Parade viewing. This parade is the largest parade held in West Virginia. There will be a stop on the way home for dinner (on your own).

For further information about the Festival, visit their website at http://www.wvstrawberryfestival.com.

The cost of the trip is $40 per person. To reserve a seat, please send a nonrefundable check made payable to the Woman's Club of West Newton and mail it to Debbie Gras at 1114 Vine Street, West Newton PA 15089.

For questions, contact Debbie at 724-872-7937 or Loretta at 724-3097053.

Rostraver Woman’s Club Announces Local Art Competition 1st Place Winners Move Forward to State Competition The Rostraver Woman’s Club is pleased to announce that, at the Southwestern General Federation of Women’s Club District Arts Festival, held on March 5, 2016, some of the local student projects sponsored by Rostraver Woman’s Club are moving forward to compete at the State Level.

The Southwestern District is made up of women’s clubs in five counties (Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Greene, and Westmoreland) and all first place district winners will compete at the state level. Chelsea Hartman’s painting, Untitled, won Third Place in Division 2 Grades 3, 4, 5 Student Art. Klaire Temoshenka’s drawing, Taylor Swift, won first place in Division 3 Grades 6, 7, 8 Klaire Temoshenka’s drawing, Student Art. For Division 2 Grade 3, 4, 5 titled “Taylor Swift” Literature, Maria Spedaliere’s poem ‘Autumn’ and short story ‘Princess Recey’ will continue on to the state level competition.

Congratulations to all three young ladies and best of luck to Klaire and Maria.

The next meeting of the Rostraver Woman’s Club is Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at 7 p.m. at Fells Methodist Church and is open to all guests. We will be finalizing the details for the Belle Vernon Area High School Senior Girls’ Tea, to be held on May 9, 2016. We are collecting tea cups and saucers for the tea. If you have any that you would like to donate, please contact Lee Gilmore or send a message on the Rostraver Woman’s Club Facebook page.

Peters Township Park and Recreation Department is offering the following events at the Community Center. All classes can be viewed at www. peterstownship.com on the Parks and Recreation web page. The Rec Center is located at 700 Meredith Drive, Venetia.

Antique Appraisal: What’s It Worth?

Bring your antiques to the Peters Township Community Recreation Center to find out what they are worth. Each item you bring will be verbally appraised by a qualified appraiser. The event will take place on Saturday, April 9th from 10 a.m. – noon, and the fee is $5 per item with a limit of 3 items per person.

Pre-registration is required, and can be done at the Recreation Center or online: www.peterstownship.com.

Mother/Son Fun Night: Superheroes!

(AGES UP TO 12 YEARS) Minimum 5 – Maximum 20 couples Calling all Superheroes and Super Moms (or aunts, grandmothers, caregivers, etc.)! You are cordially invited to attend a fun-filled evening of food, games, fun projects and more at the Peters Township Community Recreation Center! Together each duo will transform and complete a number of actionpacked games in order to stop the bad guys. Compete to become the most powerful superhero duo of the night! Pizza and refreshments will be provided. Pre-registration is required, and can be done at the Recreation Center or online: www.peterstownship.com.

Day: Friday, April 29, 2016 Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Fee: Member - $20 per couple / $8 each additional child Non-Member - $30 per couple / $12 each additional child Registration Deadline: April 15 Create-A-Kite Preschool Program (Ages 3-6) Minimum 8 - Maximum 20 Create a kite with your little tyke at the Peters Township Community Recreation Center! Each child will make their own kite, and then head outside to let them soar! Please dress appropriately for the outdoors, as we plan to go outside as long as the weather cooperates. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the class. Pre-registration is required, and can be done at the Recreation Center or online: www.peterstownship.com.

Day: Wednesday, April 20, 2016 Time: 11 a.m. – Noon Fee: $5 Member / $8 Non-Member (per child) Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 11

Princess/Prince Ball Planned for April 17th in South Park The Friends of South Park, the County Park will be hosting a Princess/Prince Ball on Sunday, April 17, 2016 at the South Park Home Economics Building from noon to 3 p.m. We will be featuring pictures with live prince and princess characters, music, crafts, games, face painting and snacks. Proceeds will go towards the beautification of South Park, the County Park. Tickets are available on our website using PayPal www.southparkfriends.org - or by calling Sharon Adams at 412 897-2403 or emailing Sharon at sadams6528@verizon.net. Tickets are $10 per child and 3 adults are FREE. Thank you for your involvement in Allegheny County South Park and the Friends of South Park.

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Lois Guinn Framing & Art Gallery Hosts Member Show for Upper St. Clair League for the Arts Lois Guinn Framing & Art Gallery at 3339 Washington Road (in Ace Plaza) McMurray, PA is hosting an art show and sale featuring the artists of the Upper St Clair League for the Arts. The show runs from April 9 through April 23. Come for the opening reception on Saturday, April 9 from 12PM-2PM to meet with the artists and enjoy refreshments.

Lois Guinn Framing & Art Gallery is honored to show, and offer for sale, the art of our talented local artists. Come to see the variety of art and styles represented and take home a piece of original art for your home! Lois Guinn Framing & Art Gallery, established in 1988, is proud to offer the community superior design and custom framing along with art for the home. Upper St Clair League for the Arts, founded in 1974, is a group of South Hills residents dedicated to promoting an interest in all forms of art. Their artists work in a variety of mediums and present their work to the public in art shows throughout the year.

Contact Carrie Hutsko @ 724-941-5001 for more information on the USCLA art show and sale at Lois Guinn Framing & Art Gallery in McMurray. The event runs from Saturday, April 9 thru Saturday, April 23, 2016 with an opening reception with the artists and refreshments from 12:00PM-2:00PM on Saturday, April 9.

Bethel Art Guild Wraps Up Season With Glass-Etching Guest Speaker Bethel Art Guild is winding down its 2015-2016 fiscal year with the last meeting and speaker on April 7. At the Bethel Art Guild, we are getting ready for our spring and summer break! But don’t worry – we’ll be back before you know it with our beaches and seascapes, our summer paintings and drawings and even our ideas for paintings, all ready for our first meeting of the 2016 fiscal year.

We will meet six times: September, October, and December, then again in February, March, and April.

But before we get there, you don’t want to miss our last meeting for this year.

That will be on April 7th at 12:30 p.m. with our guest speaker, Linda Baxendell.

Linda has been etching glass and mirrors for over 30 years. During that time she has done custom work for builders, designers, individual homes and business owners. Her latest commissioned work was for the Ft. Cherry Golf Club.

Linda started as a teacher, and that career took her from Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania to Fairbanks Alaska. She also holds a certificate from the Pittsburgh School of Interior Design. While she was a stay-at-home mom, Linda took time to follow her love of art and developed her technique in glass etching. She has participated in several art shows and has won awards along the way. For those who frequent the School House Art Center, Linda may look familiar, as she was manager of the Heritage Box Gift Shop.

Please join us for this meeting, which is as always, the first Thursday of the month, at the Bethel Park Community Center, 5151 Park Ave., Bethel Park.

MVRCC Hosts Political Candidates on April 5th The Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce will host candidates running for PA State Representative in the 49th District. The forum will be held at Charleroi Area High School auditorium on Tuesday, April 5, 2016. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the forum will begin at 6 p.m.

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Mantle House Mission Plans 4th Annual Spring Dinner Mantle House Mission in West Newton is having its 4th annual spring dinner on Saturday, April 30, 2016 from 4 - 7 p.m. at Gary’s Chuckwagon, 109 South Second Street, West Newton. There will be entertainment and a silent auction. A $15 ticket includes a stuffed pork chop dinner and homemade desserts. Tickets are available at Mantle House Mission, Gary’s Chuckwagon, and Ace Hardware. For more information: 724-8721800. The Mantle House Mission Resale Store, located at 132 S. Water St. in West Newton, has new hours in April: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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NEWS FROM THE DONORA HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND SMOG MUSEUM Seeking Donora Veterans or Holocaust Survivors On Friday, November 11th, Donora will be hosting this year’s Veterans Day parade that rotates annually amongst five towns. The Donora Historical Society will have a special rotating exhibit dedicated to Donora veterans during that time frame as well as a special open house that day.

As part of the Veterans Day event, we are seeking Donora veterans and Holocaust survivors (not necessarily from Donora) that may be interested in sharing their stories and experiences for additional Veterans Day programming that may take place on Saturday, November 5th and/or Saturday, November 12th at the historical society. Please contact or stop by the historical society to leave your name and story ideas.

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Lawyer/Army Veteran Joins State House Race Solicitor Seeks Democratic Nomination Mid-Mon Valley Attorney Alan Benyak, a former Army major who served in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps, is seeking the Democratic nomination for the State House in the 49th Legislative District, which includes communities in Fayette and Washington Counties.

Benyak, 52, of Carroll Township, has a private practice based in Charleroi, where he is the Borough solicitor. Additionally, he is legal counsel to the Municipal Authority of Belle Vernon. He also is a board member and officer of the Donora Public Library and has served as a solicitor for Alan Benyak numerous other boroughs, townships, and community organizations in the area.

“I have lived, worked and served the residents of this district throughout my life. I am honored that people whom I respect have asked me to run because they believe I can be a strong advocate for our interests in Harrisburg,” Benyak said.

“Our region is finally on the cusp of rebuilding and rebranding itself after 30 years of decline. Moving forward, we need someone ready to fight for our interests, especially our families, our seniors and our veterans.”

The seat is held by Representative Peter J. Daley, who is not seeking re-election. The Democratic primary will be held on April 26th.

“I was honored to serve my country and my fellow military personnel as a lawyer, and I am proud to have built a successful law practice. My background gives me a mature, reasonable approach to public policy that I think we need in the state house,” Benyak said.

Benyak earned the rank of Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America. He was the recipient of an Army ROTC Scholarship which helped him further his education following his graduation from Southmoreland Senior High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree at Waynesburg University in 1985 and a law degree from Capital University in 1988 before graduating from The Judge Advocate General’s School in the Charlottesville, Virginia.

Over the course of his professional career, Mr. Benyak has been active on many boards and organizations including Community Action Southwest Head Start; Community Ambulance Service, Inc. and Washington Township Area Senior Citizens. He is a member of the Washington and Pennsylvania Bar Associations, American Legion Post 22, the Masonic Lodge and the Sons of Italy.

Amongst the many items that the Donora Historical Society has in its collection are over 80 reels of football and basketball game film of high school teams from all over the Mon Valley from 1963 to 1979. They are original 16mm films that are in the process of being converted to DVD. We are attempting to gauge interest on who might be interested in having these films converted and purchase copies either by individual player, team or fan.

The Charleroi games feature notable Charleroi players such as: Jeff Petrucci and George Carlock to name just a few. There is at least one game for the following seasons: ‘63-‘64, ‘65-‘66, ‘66-‘67, ‘67-‘68, ‘68-‘69, ‘69-‘70 and ‘70-‘71.

If you have any interest or have questions on exactly which games we have, please consult the Historical Society by voice mail or email listed below, or see the full list of football and basketball games from 1963 to 1979 on the website under the “Game Films” tab.

Additional Info If you have additional questions about the subjects mentioned above, the society, museum, meetings or possibly volunteering, feel free to stop by, email us at DonoraHistoricalSociety@gmail.com, or by calling 724-823-0364 and leave a message. Or visit us on the web at www.DonoraHistoricalSociety.org.

CWCC Prepares Easter Baskets as Service Project

Dozens of baskets were made by the members of the Catholic Women’s College Club (CWCC). They will be distributed before Easter to Mon Valley care centers, personal care homes, and individual shut-ins. The next meeting of the CWCC will be held on April 4 at 6 p.m. at Our Lady of the Valley social hall in Donora. A scholarship will be awarded to a deserving Catholic senior girl from the Mon Valley during this meeting. New members are always welcome.

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Elizabeth Forward Students, Elizabeth Area Veterans, Community Members Come Together to Finish Troop Banners

By Alice Harris In a sharing of community effort, Elizabeth Forward High School students in the Makers Lab Class - taught by Megan Smith, Shawn Shroyer, and student teacher Dan Hart - spent February 2, 2016 at the Blaine Hill Fire Hall assembling 229 veteran banners. The banners will be Then and now… Elizabeth Area veterans (l-r) Tom Cain, displayed in Elizabeth Charles De Bellis, and Rick Elster proudly display their banners. PHOTO CREDIT: ALICE HARRIS Borough and the Elizabeth Township areas between Memorial Day and Veterans Day each year, beginning with this year.

Prior to the assembly date, students cut all the framing as part of their class work.

Superintendent Dr. Bart Rocco stated, “It’s an honor to have the students help the veterans in this project and to give back to the Community.”

In addition to thanking the Elizabeth Forward High School Students and veterans students for all their help, the proudly display the newly framed banners honoring Elizabeth area veterans. veterans also expressed gratitude to Art Mitchell Plumbing for donating all of District with a Veterans Award for their the framing materials, DeCarlo’s Fruit participation in this project. Jay DeCarlo Market for providing lunch for the stu- also received a Veterans Award for his dents, the P &W Mini Mart for donating help in this project. storage space, and Blaine Hill Fire Hall To find out more about the banner for the use of their facilities. program or to register, visit VFW Commander Rick Elster pre- http://www.troopbanners.com/Elizabeth sented the Makers Lab Class and mem- Area/ or phone Rick Elster at 412-759bers of the Elizabeth Forward School 4919.

Celebrate ‘Secure Your ID Day’ With Paper Shredding Event in Pleasant Hills The first rule of identity protection is if you don't need it, dispose of it...Responsibly. Your Better Business Bureau is having an Identity Theft and Fraud Prevention event, which features FREE on-site document destruction.

On April 16, 2016 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at at Pleasant Hills Municipal Building, 410 East Bruceton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236, BBB volunteers will guide cars through a moving line, offload their disposable items, shred them on the spot and distribute goodie bags with educational ID theft and fraud prevention materials.

Each vehicle may dispose of a maximum of three boxes/bags of paper-based materials. For more information, go to www.bbb.org or call the BBB at 877267-5222.

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Team ‘Pappy’s Girls’ Supports American Cancer Society Relay for Life Team ‘Pappy's Girls’ will partake in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life as part of the Ringgold fundraising events for April 2016. To support Team Pappy’s Girls, consider helping them at the following events: • April 9, 2016, Monongahela Foodland Tag Day, Monongahela PA. 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

• April 10, 2016, Monongahela Foodland Tag Day, Monongahela PA. 11:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

• April 23, 2016, Car Wash, Dierkens Pharmacy Parking Lot, 100 E. Main Street, Monongahela, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

• April 28, and April 29, 2016, Hogg Fathers BBQ. Dierkens Pharmacy Parking Lot, 100 E. Main Street, Monongahela. Menu and times TBA on flyers posted in several areas.

• Sunday, May 8, 2016, Spaghetti dinner. Dunkirk American Legion Post 949, 1940 Route 2023, Monongahela, 11 a.m. – 5:#0 p.m. Adults, $8.

Children, $6. Dinner to include: Salad, spaghetti with meat balls, bread, a drink and dessert. There will also be a Chinese auction; winner not need be present. Tickets can be purchased in advanced by calling Danna Miller @ 724-678-7393.

All proceeds from the listed events will benefit The American Cancer Society.

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MVH Day at Salatino’s River House Café to Benefit Auxiliary The Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Health Resources, Inc. is partnering with a popular Charleroi restaurant to host a fun – and filling – fundraiser. Monongahela Valley Hospital Day at Salatino’s River House Café – which is open to the public – is set for Thursday, April 7, from noon to 10 p.m. Ten percent of all the food sales during the event will be donated to the Auxiliary, which raises funds that are used for patient care at Monongahela Valley Hospital.

MVH President and CEO Louis J. Panza Jr. will serve as guest bartender from 3:30 to 6 p.m. The event will also feature a specialty basket raffle. All of the funds in the bartender tip jar will also be donated to the Auxiliary.

Each June, the Auxiliary presents an annual monetary donation to Monongahela Valley Hospital. Located at 506 McKean Ave., Salatino’s River House Café offers dine-in, take out or delivery. “The Auxiliary is grateful to Salatino’s River House Café for providing us this opportunity to raise funds for Monongahela Valley Hospital,” said Auxiliary Services Manager Janet Cieply.

For more information, contact 724-258-1090.

NEWS FROM THE MONESSEN HERITAGE MUSEUM Remember the Monessen Heritage Museum when cleaning out basements, attics, closets, etc. If in doubt, contact us at 724-684-8460 before throwing away possible items that are important to local history. Family photographs, business items, correspondence, ledgers, and genealogies are also wanted.

The “Old Monessen Exhibit” is available for viewing on Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. or by special appointment. The photographs and items showcase early Monessen history from 1897 to 1950.

Last call for membership renewals for the calendar year of 2016. Individual memberships are $15 for an individual, $20 for a family and $50 for a business.

The Greater Monessen Historical Society co-sponsors the Mon Valley Genealogy Forum, along with Monessen Public Library & Cultural Center.

The group meets at 5:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at the Library. New members are welcome. The meetings are free and cover new research sites and “genealogy” in the news, as well as group discussion on family trees.

The webpage has been updated: http://monessenhistoricalsociety.com/ .

Keep abreast of events and see photos of previous ones. Also, check us out on Facebook under “Greater Monessen Historical Society”. We currently have over 3000 Facebook followers from forty worldwide countries. Thank you for making us grow

NEWS FROM MONESSEN ELKS LODGE Monessen Elks #773 has the following events scheduled for April: Monthly Meetings - Lodge meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m.

Wings, Pizza, and Salad Night - Every Monday from 5 – 8 p.m.

Bar Bingo - Every Monday night at 6 p.m.

Pittsburgh-Style Sandwiches – April 21 – Choice of cappacola, burger, or hot sausage.

Big Band Dance - featuring Joe Campus and his orchestra on April 9, 2016 at 7 p.m. Call the Lodge for tickets at 724-684-9898 or 724288-0331.

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EQT Makes $85,000 Contribution to EIO Fund WCCF Allocations and Programs Coordinator Amy Shope is flanked

by EQT Community Advisor Stephanie Paluda (left) and EQT Foundation Manager Ellen Rossi (right).

Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) Allocations & Programs Coordinator Amy Shope recently accepted an $85,000 contribution in support of the EIO Fund from EQT Corporation. The gift was presented by Stephanie Paluda, EQT Community Advisor, and Ellen Rossi, EQT Foundation Manager.

The EIO Fund, which awards grants to innovative programs at local public schools, is one of three pass-through funds created by the WCCF to accept Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program contributions.

EQT Corporation is an integrated energy company, headquartered in Pittsburgh, and one of the leading natural gas producers in Washington County. The company is committed to meeting the country’s growing demand for clean-burning energy, while supporting programs that enrich the communities where EQT operates, helping them be even better places for community members to live and work.

EQT was the Foundation’s first EITC supporter when the program launched in 2006, and the company and its subsidiaries have since made contributions totaling more than $318,000.

“At EQT, we believe strongly in a

curriculum that prepares students for rewarding and challenging careers and EQT takes great pride in its support of local opportunities for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education,” Paluda said. “It’s a long-held belief that our nation’s future economic prosperity is closely linked with student success in these fields and the EQT-sponsored EIO Fund grants will help provide new and engaging learning experiences for many curious young minds.”

Thanks to the generous contributions of corporate sponsors including, Allegheny Technologies, CONSOL Energy, EQT Corporation, FTS International, Northwest Savings Bank, and Washington Financial, the WCCF has cumulatively awarded a grand total of more than $775,000 in EIO Fund grants to public schools across the county.

A 501(c) (3) charitable corporation, the WCCF has approximately $18 million in assets and has distributed more than $5.3 million in charitable grants in six broad categories of arts and humanities, education, environment and animal welfare, health and fitness, human needs, and religion and faith-based programs.

‘Death and Taxes’ Presented at New Eagle Volunteer Fire Department The New Eagle Volunteer Fire Department and Mystery’s Most Wanted present ‘Death and Taxes – The Peasants are Revolting’ mystery dinner on Saturday, April 9, 2016. Doors open at 6 p.m. with dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m., and the show begins at 7:15 p.m. Donation is $25 per person and includes dinner and the show.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.neweaglevfd.org or at Dorothea’s Boutique.

For more information, call 724-258-0550.

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Cal U Exhibit To Feature Local History ‘Voices of the Mon Valley: Oral History and Local Resources’ Scheduled at Manderino Library The rich history of the Mon Valley will be showcased at California University of Pennsylvania as faculty, students, local libraries and historical societies participate in “Voices of the Mon Valley: Oral History and Local Resources.�

Through a grant from Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education, Cal U faculty the departments of history, social work, sociology and the library were trained on topics such as gathering oral histories, paper storage and photo digitization.

Students and about 20 people from area historical societies and local libraries also attended the training.

The exhibit will feature the fruits of that effort, as students present projects such as the oral histories of Mon Valley ethnic groups. The Uniontown Public Library, Donora Historical Society and Smog Museum, Greater Monessen Historical Society and California Area Historical Society will exhibit materials from their collections.

The historical materials will be on display at Cal U’s Manderino Library through April 10.

Guest speaker will be Dr. Lou Martin, assistant professor of history at Chatham University. Martin specializes in Appalachian history and culture.

Community members are welcome to view the exhibit in Manderino Library.

Hours are: Monday: 5-7 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Wednesday: 6-8 p.m., Friday: 3-5 p.m., Saturday: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday: 2-5 p.m.

The gallery will be closed April 6. Visitor parking is available in the Vulcan Garage, off Third Street near the campus entrance.

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Folks often ask, “What is the Knights of Columbus and what do they do?” In a nut shell, the K of C is a worldwide organization of Catholic men dedicated to charity and service to those in need regardless to race, creed or color. It’s a fraternal organization founded in 1882 in the U.S. originally to assist brother members in financial need, but it has since grown to become a worldwide charitable and service organization.

Those two words, charity and service, pretty much defines the Knights. Last year, the Knights set a new record in charitable giving. The increased their

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worldwide charitable giving by $3.4 million to a new record amount of $173,550,680 coupled with 71,560,617 service hours. The funds go where most needed – disaster relief, food for families, habitats for the needy, Christian relief worldwide, educational assistance here and abroad, hospitals, community projects – the list goes on and on.

Special projects are often on the Knights’ plate as well. This past summer the Knights sponsored the 2015 Special Olympics – a $14 million sponsorship.

Since 2009, the Knights have partnered with the Global Wheelchair Mission distributing 6,885 wheelchairs worldwide bringing the past six year total to almost 50,000 wheelchairs. The Knights also provided $400,000 in relief aid for those suffering from man-made tragedies in the Ukraine and the Middle East.

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Rabies Clinic Scheduled for May 1st in Fellsburg The Webster Beagle Club will be holding its 26th Rabies Clinic on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at the Rostraver Central Fire Co. (rear door), located on Fells Church Road. It will take place from 12 – 4 p.m. Rabies shots and other shots (Lyme Disease/Parvo/Distemper) will be available.

Veterinarian on-duty will be Mary Beth Kline. Free hot dogs and coffee, compliments of the Webster Beagle Club, and also free gifts, compliments of Dads Pet Care, Martins Pet & Wildlife Center, and Hometown Pharmacy Rostraver will be on hand. Need more info? Call Ron at 724379-7103.

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Nottingham Township Annual Roadside Clean-Up To Take Place on April 9th Volunteers and community groups are needed to help with our Annual Roadside Clean-Up, scheduled for April 9. Please arrive at Nottingham Township Complex, 909 Sugar Run Road, Eighty Four, PA at 8:30 a.m. for coffee and donuts. Clean-up begins at 9 a.m. on local roadways. Return for pizza and beverages at noon. Vests, gloves, and bags will be provided for the event. Hope to see you there! Visit our website at www.nottinghamtwp.com for more information.

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COVER STORY: Glimmer of Hope Foundation Continues Battle Against Breast Cancer (Continued from page 1)

Furgiuele-Iracki, M.D., MVH breast surgeon and Breast Care Center medical director. “However, this assessment is just one step in this program and is accompanied by annual mammograms, follow up testing, treatment and survivorship.”

The hospital also has a dedicated nurse navigator, Lisa Eicher, RN MSM, who is part of the Breast Care Center. The nurse navigator is specially trained to assist with every step of a patient’s care.

As part of the Breast Care Center initiative, Diana Napper, founder and executive director of A Glimmer of Hope Foundation, recently visited MVH to learn more about its goals and mission. Ms. Napper quickly learned there is a strong dedication at MVH to provide the best breast health care possible for the community. “We are helping to save people’s lives,” said Ms. Napper.

“Our belief at the Foundation is people first. We have to think of the patient holistically; mind, body and soul.”

Ms. Napper, a mother of four, started A Glimmer of Hope Foundation as a way to memorialize her best friend, Carol Friedman, formerly of New

Jersey, after she died of breast cancer.

Since then, the Foundation has raised more than $3 million for breast cancer research in Western Pennsylvania and has provided funding for innovative programs as well as Tomo mammography technology for local hospitals.

Ms. Napper’s goal is to have every traditional mammography unit replaced with Tomo, making it the standard of care at all health care facilities. MVH is partnering with A Glimmer of Hope Foundation to continue to fundraise to obtain Tomo technology at the hospital’s main campus.

“We work with many corporations, sports teams and organizations in the Pittsburgh area, and because of the transparency of the Foundation we have had great success in bringing awareness as well as state-of-the-art technology to our local communities.

For the past 20 years, A Glimmer of Hope Foundation has been dedicated to raising funds to further breast cancer research in premenopausal women,” Ms. Napper said. “The incidence of breast cancer in women under 40 is increasing.

The Foundation’s goal is to focus more attention on this alarming development.”

Save the Date Murder Mystery Dinner Planned for May 14th in Eighty Four Thomas Presbyterian Church, 1068 Linden Road in Eighty Four, PA, will hold a murder mystery Dinner on Saturday May 14. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. with dinner served at 6 p.m. The murder mystery will be performed by Mystery’s Most Wanted, who have been performing murder mysteries in the Pittsburgh area for over 20 years and have been featured on WQED’S PITTSBURGH 360.

Take a trip back to the old west where the meanest and ugliest sheriff in town faces off with a desperate desperado, a caterwauling cowpoke, a show girl, and the dumbest deputy this side of the Pecost. Your job for the evening is to figure out who did it.

Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased at Thomas Presbyterian Church - 724-941-8910.

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Century 21 Frontier Realty Receives Prestigious 2100 Cup Award

by SANDY ODLUND On March 17th, on stage in front of thousands of people from countries all over the world attending the CENTURY 21 Global Conference in Orlando, Florida, Roger Dolanch as the broker of CENTURY 21 Frontier Realty and his company were presented with the most prestigious recognition any company in the entire CENTURY 21 Franchise System can achieve. To truly comprehend the scope of this recognition one must realize that there are approximately 7,000 other real estate offices in the CENTURY 21 System and fewer than twenty other companies have ever been honored with this particular award.

The Art Bartlett 2100 Cup Award was named for one of the original founders of CENTURY 21 Real Estate Corporation. It is presented now annually to the company that best emulates the CENTURY 21 System.

The 2100 Cup is based on more than production or even financial success. It is awarded to the one company in the entire franchise organization that meets the following criteria: • Has a positive attitude and whose management team and sales associates are a reflection of the attitude • Displays proven leadership within their community and within the CENTURY 21 System

• Believes in the CENTURY 21 System and all it represents • Continues to evolve and change, and is not afraid of new ideas and different ways of doing business • Embraces and successfully implements CENTURY 21 Tools and Systems Roger Dolanch In 1962 Roger Dolanch acquired Frontier Realty with the mind set to grow the then “3 man operationâ€? into a successful regional enterprise and be able to leave his children and grandchildren a legacy. In 1985, as a business decision, he purchased his first CENTURY 21 Franchise to help him make his dream become reality. Roger is a respected leader in the CENTURY 21ÂŽ System, the National Relocation arena, and the Pittsburgh Metropolitan real estate community. He served many years as President of the CENTURY 21 Pittsburgh Brokers’ Council, was elected over and over again by his peers to serve on the CENTURY 21 Regional Brokers’ Communication Congress and the CENTURY 21 National Brokers’ Communication Congress.

He also served as a Director and President of the

Let's Talk Real Estate Washington-Greene Association of RealtorsŽ and was recognized by them as RealtorŽ of the Year for 1999. He continues to serve as a Director on the Chairman’s Round Table for Easter Seals Disability Services of Western and Central Pennsylvania.

The production awards and quality service recognition the agents and offices continue to earn are a source of ongoing pride throughout the organization. Roger said, “I did not do this by myself. It was the combined successes of all of the agents, management team and support staff that made this award possible. I couldn’t be more proud of what all of us at CENTURY 21 Frontier Realty have all accomplished together.� Roger has always strived to staff the company with the “best of the best� sales professionals, management and support staff.

The company operates with a corporate mind set, tempered with a family friendly focus. Proud to embrace change, never satisfied with the status quo, and diligently seeking to constantly improve.

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Charleroi Rotary Club Plans Winery Fundraiser for May 19th, Names Dan Bieliski Student of the Month February was another busy month for the Charleroi Rotary Club. Laura Koon and Alyssa Mendola were officially inducted into Rotary on February 10. Diann Donaldson sponsored Miss Mendola and Colleen Arnowitz sponsored Mrs. Koon.

The induction ceremony was conducted by Secretary John Helfenstein, who welcomed the new members.

Steve and Colleen Arnowitz announced that the date for the Ripepi Winery Fundraiser has been set for May 19. Details will be announced at a future meeting.

Dan Bieliski was the Student of the Month for February. He has been accepted to the Fayette campus of Pennsylvania State University, where he will major in chemical engineering. Dan has a love for math and science and is a member of the Chemistry Club. He volunteers with youth groups in his church, and he serves as the foreman on the Peer Jury at the Peer Jury at Charleroi High School.

A certificate recognizing him as Student of the Month and a check were presented to Dan. He was accompanied by his parents.

Deb Keefer, Executive Director of the MVRCC, was a guest of the club on February 24, 2016. She reported that “Hoodie Hoo” day was a great success and encouraged members to attend next year’s festivities.

President Mike remarked that he would like to include our Interact students in upcoming Rotary events and anniversaries, and he also announced that the Mid Mon Valley Publishing Company is looking for space to open where customers could pay bills in Charleroi. This publishing company is one division of an out of town publication that is currently serving within the former service area covered by the Valley Independent.

The speaker for the Tri Club meeting was new Charleroi member Alyssa Mendola. Alyssa is a Certified Public Accountant and she spoke about items that qualify and don’t qualify as tax deductions. Alyssa also addressed questions regarding changing tax brackets, purchasing of large appliances for homes and businesses, and the application of a Privilege Tax in some communities.

The Charleroi Rotary Club meets each Wednesday at the Back Porch restaurant in Lower Speers. Meetings begin at 12:05 and are held in the Side Door Lounge. To inquire about membership or program information, please contact Mike Rupert at 412-422-4202 or John Helfenstein at 724-494-3195.

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Save the Date!

Monongahela Area Historical Society Plans 3rd Annual ‘Stroll, Shop ‘N Sip’ Take an old fashioned walk down Monongahela's quaint streets while you shop, savor and sip along the way. Enjoy the ambiance of our little city.

Merchandise discounts or refreshments are at every location. Giveaways and drawings. 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Tickets: $5 and advance ticket sales are encouraged. Tickets are available at CJ's Furniture, Historical Society Museum, at the Society's website, or 724-258-2377. Registration will be held the day of the event at the Historical Society's Museum at 230 W. Main St. Updates for the event will be posted on the Society's Facebook page.

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Monongahela Area Historical Society Hosts Presenter on Whiskey Rebellion The Monongahela Area Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, 2016 in the parlor room of the First Presbyterian Church, Monongahela. Please enter through the Chess Street entrance. President Susan Bowers will highlight upcoming events, including the May 7th “3rd Annual Stroll Shop ‘N Sip.” A historical program tying in with the 250th anniversary of Joseph Parkinson’s deed will follow the brief business meeting. Norene Beatty of Pittsburgh’s Old Stone Tavern Friends Trust will speak on “The Whiskey Boys Who Did Business at the Old Stone Tavern.” Discussion with light refreshments will follow the speaker. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, visit us at http://www.monongahelahistoricalsociety.com or call 724292-8247. MAHS Meetings are held September through May on the fourth Thursday of the month.

South Hills Elks Plans Card Party for April 15th The Pittsburgh South Hills Elks, Bethel Park, is having their spring Card Party on April 16, 2016. The card party is open to both men and women at $15/person. Doors open at 11 a.m. Card games are people’s choice. Light lunch including sandwich with potato salad, and dessert will be served at noon. Monies collected are donated to one of our community projects The Local Food Bank.

For tickets, call 412-831-0616. Visa, MasterCard, and Discover Cards accepted.

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Raid Doesn’t Dampen the Fun at Monongahela Easter Egg Hunt

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Brayden, Natalia, and Patrick Stouffer hold their Easter eggs and treat bags.

Sharley Walters, age 7, sits pretty with the Easter Bunny in the park’s gazebo.

By Jill Brown The Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce held their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at noon at Monongahela Chess Park and made good on their promise of rain or shine. On that day, right before the event was set to begin, the rain began to come down. The Chamber has been holding the event for 30 years now – rain, shine, or snow.

At the event, a big crowd of parents stood, some with umbrellas, in line to Brian and daughter Abigail, age 2, Sager have their children’s pictures taken with show Easter eggs from event. the Easter Bunny in the gazebo. Then, the children raced to gather Easter eggs in rainy weather. The age ranges of the children were from toddlers to 8 years. There were also drawings and treat bags. Names were called, and prizes were awarded.

Chamber Board Member Doreen Walters said, “We do this every single year, and we do a lot of fundraisers.

We hold this just so the children can have a good time and enjoy themselves.

We do a lot for the community.”

Mainly in charge of the Easter Egg Hunt on the Chamber Board were: Dr. Monongahela Chamber Board Members Randall Rodriguez-Vice President, Doreen Walters and Chris Grilli work hard Doreen, Bill and daughter Sharley serving the community.

Walters, Don and Cis Fraser, Chris Grilli, and Les Pemberton. The Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce is to be commended for their many years of bringing smiles to children’s faces at this event.

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Monessen Author Releases New Book Titled ‘Someone to Love’ Jill Runfola’s new book, “Someone to Love,” is a telling and encouraging window into the life of a lonely and troubled young woman searching for love who becomes a devout Christian.

Runfola, who lives in Monessen, writes under her maiden name, but uses the name Jill Brown everyday. She encourages others to pursue a closer relationship with God through her writing in this book.

"Someone to Love" follows a young woman, Angel Trevors, on a journey to find the love of her life. On that path, readers will follow her to dark and lonely places, such as seedy bars and the arms of strangers. She gets her heart broken, and readers will feel for her. Then, they will cheer for Angel as she finally knows true love with a man. Along the way, she discovers there is no greater love than the love she had all along in God. The second part of the book contains inspiring poems and prayers to use during worship time as well as prayers to assist them in their private hours. The poems are light-hearted, enjoyable, and easy to read. This collection will help readers grow closer in their own walk with God. Readers who wish to experience this profound work can purchase “Someone to Love” online at Amazon.com, Google Play or Barnes and Noble.com.

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HOLY FAMILY PARISH RELEASES BINGO SCHEDULE Holy Family Parish, 225 N. 2nd St., West Newton, has the following planned as part of their 2016 bingo schedule. Early birds will start 1/2 hour before the regular games.

April 10th - 1 p.m. - Holy Name May 15th - 1 p.m. - Parish June 12th - 1 p.m. - Holy Name July 10th - 1 p.m. - CCM August 14th - 1 p.m. - Youth

Mon-Yough Relay for Life Plans ‘Night at the Races’ Fundraiser for April 30th Mon-Yough Relay for Life is having a Night at the Races for the American Cancer Society on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at the Glassport American Legion, Monongahela Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m, races start at 7 p.m. 50/50 Hope basket auctions. $10 admission includes horse, dinner, beer and soda. Mixed drinks are available for purchase. Come out and support a great cause and have fun! For tickets, please call Darla at 412 953-8119. Tickets also sold at the door.

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5th Annual Yough River Trail/Great Allegheny Passage Run and Fun Walk Scheduled for May 14th The Westmoreland Yough Trail Chapter of the Regional Trail Corporation will hold its 5th Annual 5K/10K Run and 2-Mile Fun Walk on Saturday May 14, 2016. The event, sponsored by Weston Newton Fox’s Pizza, will start at the Arthur H. King Access Area of the Youghiogheny River Trail in West Newton. Proceeds will be used by trail volunteers to maintain, preserve and enhance the Youghiogheny River Trail section of the Great Allegheny Passage.

The 5K/10K Run will begin at the King Trail Access Parking Lot and proceed south on the Yough River Trail out and back. The 10K Run will begin at 9 a.m. and the 5K Run at 9:05 a.m. The 2Mile Fun Walk will begin at the King Trail Access Parking Lot at 9 a.m. and proceed north on the Yough River Trail one mile out and back.

Medals will be awarded to overall male and female runners in the 5K and 10K Run and to the top three male and female

age group participants of those events.

Medals will also be given to all run and walk participants age 10 and under.

Medals will be awarded to the oldest and youngest participants of the 2-Mile Fun Walk.

Registration can be completed at: https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_ information.php?event_id=123289 The event entry forms may also be picked up at the Regional Trail Corporation office in West Newton

(located in West Newton Station), from the bulletin boards along the trail, from the many supporting businesses in the region, and on the WYTC website www.bikewytc.org.

Prices are as follows: 5K or 10K Run $20; Fun Walk - $15. Children age 10 and under - $10. On race day the 5K and 10K fees are $25 and the Fun Walk is $20. Children’s prices remain at $10.

For additional information visit www.bikewytc.org.

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Charleroi Area Historical Society Welcomes World War II Buff Rev. James B. Bailey on April 18 If you, too, are a World War II buff and want to hear about some of the war heroes that you either don’t know much about or don’t want to forget, you are invited to hear the Rev. James (“Jimbo”) Bailey speak at the April 18 program meeting of the Charleroi Area Historical Society. Rev. Bailey’s presentation is titled “The History of Bill Mauldin and those Two Dog Face Infantry Men- Joe and Willie.”

William Henry "Bill" Mauldin (October 29, 1921 – January 22, 2003) was an American editorial cartoonist (who served in WW II) who won two Pulitzer Prizes for his work. He was most famous for his World War II cartoons depicting American soldiers, as represented by the archetypal characters Willie and Joe, two weary and bedraggled infantry troopers who stoically endure the difficulties and dangers of duty in the field. These cartoons were widely published and distributed in the American army, abroad and in the United States.

Rev. James B. Bailey is a retired Presbyterian minister with 60 years of

service in Pittsburgh, Weirton, Hanson (Mass), Cleveland, Waterloo, Monongahela, and Donora. He graduated from Ohio University, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, and did a doctoral residency in Homiletics, Clinical Pastoral Care, and Drama in the Church at Boston University School of Theology, Harvard Divinity School, and Boston City Hospital. His books are “An L-Shaped Look at Life – Loving, Laughing, and Loafing” in 1997 and “Have Easy, Will Travel” in 2008. His hobbies are military history, tennis playing and coaching, world travel, and public speaking about the great issues and people of history. He and his wife, Sally Stefus Bailey, live on Victory Hill in Monongahela.

The Charleroi Area Historical Society meets on the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in Riverside Place, 303 Chamber Plaza (the former Montgomery Ward building). The doors open at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, call 724-4834961 or Ken Thompson at 724-9251742.

Tartan Day Planned for April 9th in Bethel Park Tartan Day is a day-long Scottish festival sponsored by the St. Andrew's Society of Pittsburgh, to be held on Saturday, April 9th from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.at the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park. Admission and parking are freeand we have full day of Scottish and Celtic music foods, workshops, vendors, raffles and much more. Jon Burnett of KDKA TV will be our guest of honor. All of our proceeds are use to provide scholarships to young people studying the Scottish arts of piping, highland dancing, fiddling and harping.

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NEWS FROM DOWNTOWN WEST NEWTON INC. Make sure to get your ticket to help support our grass roots efforts in improving Main Street in West Newton. Downtown West Newton Inc. (DWNI) will be hosting its annual spring pork chop dinner on Saturday, April 9 from 4 – 7 p.m.

The dinner will be held at Gary's Chuck Wagon, located on South Second Street in West Newton. Tickets are just $12 and are on sale at the Chuck Wagon. Dinner includes a pork chop, stuffing, sides, roll, homemade desserts and a drink. Call our office if you have any questions at 724-872-0100.

We will be holding our annual Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, July 16.

The event will take place at the West Newton Senior Center and Simeral Square.

We are currently accepting applications for all health-related businesses. We also will have spaces available for vendors and farmers who are interested in selling their products during the event. Please call our office for further details and an application at 724-872-0100.

Save the date for DWNI’s 8th Annual Rocktoberfest Car Cruise on Saturday, October 1. The car cruise kicks off at 11 a.m. with trophies being handed out at 3:30 p.m. The cruise will take place at Vine Street Park in West Newton and the gym will be open for raffles and lunch. If your business would like to be a sponsor for the event, please contact our office for details and levels of sponsorship at 724872-0100.

TOPS Club Chapter 1544 Plans Open House and Green Tea Tasting in Elizabeth Twp. TOPS Club Chapter 1544 is holding an open house and green tea tasting on Thursday, April 14 at 9:30 a.m. The general public is invited to learn more about green teas and TOPS. TOPS is a national non-profit weight loss group that meets weekly for educational and support purposes.

The Elizabeth Township chapter meets in the lower level of the Boston United Methodist Church, 6103 Smithfield Emma Jean Lipniski pours a cup of tea Street in Boston. According to a club for chapter treasurer Luana Grace member, green tea was selected as a topic and co-leader Anita Kridlo. for the open house because it has been mentioned in the past as helping speed up metabolism, which helps weight loss, and members had been reluctant to try different brands and flavors of the beverage.

TOPS also has chapters locally that meet in Bentleyville, Belle Vernon, and Pleasant Hills.

Save the Date!

Clay Shoot Scheduled for May 27th Please join Junior Achievement on May 27, 2016 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. for our inaugural clay shoot at Hunting Hills Shooting Preserve in Dillinger, PA. The event will include the clay shoot, BBQ lunch, a raffle and auctions.

Cost is $125 a person. Shooters of all skill levels welcome. All proceeds will benefit Junior Achievement K-12 educational programs in Washington and Greene counties. Contact Mary Schwarzwaelder for more information at 412-208-4747 x114 or via email at mschwarzwaelder@jawesternpa.org.

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Elizabeth Area Development Corporation Continues to Revitalize Historic Downtown Area Since 2005, the Elizabeth Area Development Corporation has been working to revitalize their historic downtown area. The 501c3 non-profit organization is focusing on business development, historic preservation, arts, river recreation and special events.

The committee, comprised completely of volunteers, has worked to fundraise and secure grants for local park improvements, beautification projects in the business district and events that bring the community together, such as the “Sounds like Summer” concert series that starts in June.

The EADC is continuing to build off these successes! A few things on the horizon for this year include the Elizabeth Handmade-Homegrown Market, which takes place the second Saturday of the month and runs June-October. A “Chalk the Walk” event will kick off the market on opening day. You’ll find local farmers and artisans as well as local musicians. July boasts a unique “Blanc en Plum” fundraiser dinner where guests, dressed in all-white attire, dine outdoors in a Sinatra-esque setting.

August brings a celebration of heritage with a Frontier Festival, and the EADC is still searching for vendors, artisans and historians to join this event.

These fundraising efforts will offset costs to have historic murals painted throughout the business district, update and install new gateway signs to the borough, and have historic buildings marked with signage. EADC is also working to turn a building into an incubator for small business start-ups. The EADC is always looking for new members and volunteers.

Please visit www.downtownelizabeth.com for detailed information on these events and more.

‘Friends’ of South Park Library Plans 2016 Spring Book Sale The Annual Spring Book Sale held by the Friends of South Park Township Library in the South Park Township Community Center is planned for Thursday evening, April 21 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 23, the ever-popular “$5 a Bag Day” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Your donations are always appreciated, so please keep Friends in mind by saving your books and miscellaneous items, which can be brought to the South Park Library.

Items include all books (hardback, paperback, fiction, non-fiction, children, adult, school, educational, coffee table), old records, albums, books on tape, audio music tapes, CDs, DVDs, video tapes, video games, Blue Ray, any audio/video material, computer and electronic games and programs, games, puzzles, toys and stuffed animals. Games, puzzles and toys should contain all parts and pieces and placed in taped-up boxes.

‘Friends’ does not accept small Reader’s Digests, National Geographics, jewelry or flea market/garage sale items. Computer books, programs, discs, business or tax publications, manuals and directories should be no older than one year.

Encyclopedia sets, no matter what the age, are no longer accepted for sales. These items can be recycled from your home on recyclable days or dropped off at your local recyclable bins.

All proceeds benefit the South Park Township Library. For further information on Friends, please visit their web site at www.southparklibrary.org/spfriends.htm.

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Step into History on Monongahela Historic District Walking Tour Now that spring is here, why not exercise your body and mind in a fun and interesting way by walking the Monongahela Historic District Walking Tour with a friend?

It’s easy. Download the free QR Reader App to your smartphone, and then pick up a free brochure at the Monongahela Historical Society to begin the two-hour self-guided tour.

Simply scan the code next to each site in the brochure to bring up narrated videos that include old photos and additional history about the people who lived there and their stories. Be sure to bring your earbuds for the best sound quality.

While the tour is most complete with the QR codes, it can also be taken with just the brochure.

Learn about the Whiskey Rebellion, the invention of Carborundum, the Underground Railroad, the Italian Immigration, the Great Depression, and many other interesting stories from Monongahela’s 247-year history. Spend the day in our quaint town or walk sections of the tour at your leisure.

The tour brochure is available for download on the Historical Society’s website at www.monongahelahistoricalsociety.com. There you will also find other events planned for 2016.

MACC Thanks Easter Egg Hunt Sponsors The Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce wishes to extend our thanks to our 2016 Easter Egg Hunt contributors. Please help support these local businesses that so generously donate to our community events!

• CFS Bank • City of Monongahela • Dr. Randall Rodriguez • Attorney James Haines, Jr. • Ladies of the G.A.R. • Lenzi Service Station

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Merico Lignelli Bobbi Jo Duda Community Eye Associates Monongahela Woman’s Club Community Bank Family Dollar

Vera Bradley Bingo Planned at St. Gabriel’s in Whitehall St. Gabriel Christian Mothers presents their 4th Annual Vera Bradley Bingo at St. Gabriel Parish Hall, 5200 Greenridge Drive, Whitehall, featuring Vera Bradley Bags and accessories. The event will take place on Friday, April 15, 2016 at 7 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m. Advance tickets are $30 and pending availability, tickets at the door are $35. Ticket includes dinner, snacks, and drinks. Over $5,000 in Vera Bradley prizes.

For tickets, contact Roxanne Gray at 412-596-0454 or Roxanneg212@verizon.net.

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Chefs for CASA Event Set for April 15 Event Recognizes Volunteers and Supports Local Program

By Earl Bugaile Every day in Washington County, a group of dedicated volunteers step up to provide support for abused or neglected children, and stand as their Advocate as their case moves through the judicial system.

These volunteers come from all walks of life. Some are active or retired teachers. Some are parents who are now empty-nesters. Others have been active in business and professional careers. They all have one thing in common: a sense of caring and compassion for children, and they are all members of CASA for Kids, Inc. of Washington County.

Many of those volunteers will be present on Friday, April 15, as CASA hosts its annual Chefs for CASA event at Bella Sera in Canonsburg. The event is a recognition of their service, but also the annual major fund-raising event for the Washington County CASA organization, a non-profit organization created in 2003, which has provided Volunteer Advocates for more than 500 Washington County children.

Chefs for CASA will feature culinary specialties created by chefs from Bella Sera, Angelo’s Restaurant, Arlecchino, Franco’s and Bartram House. A Chinese Auction will also be part of the event, in which attendees can bid on items and gift packages, with the proceeds going to support the ongoing mission of CASA in Washington County.

The CASA concept was developed in 1977 by a juvenile court judge in Seattle. Since then, CASA organizations have expanded nationwide, with more than 950 programs now in operation, with more than 75,000 volunteers advocating for more than 238,000 children.

In 2013, Pennsylvania had nearly 27,000 reports of suspected child abuse statewide, with more than 3,400 of

them being substantiated. At the present time, there are 20 CASA programs operating across the state in 22 jurisdictions. Washington County is one of them.

CASA for Kids estimates that it costs about $1,000 per child per year to provide advocacy services. Currently, there are more than 30 CASA volunteers working with children in Washington County, but nearly 20 children currently on the waiting list for a Volunteer Advocate to help them through the judicial system.

CASA for Kids in Washington County continues to seek volunteer advocates to take the training course, and to become involved in the lives of children in need. Volunteers must be at least 21 years of age, pass a PA state background check and an FBI criminal background check. They must also receive PA child abuse history clearances.

New volunteers receive 30 hours of pre-service training, and four hours of court observation before being sworn in as an advocate. Once approved, CASA Volunteer Advocates review records, research information and talk with others involved with their assigned child’s life. They in turn present their recommendations to the court on behalf of the child’s best interest.

Volunteer Advocates are assisted throughout the process by the Washington County CASA professional staff.

This year’s event will also feature the actual swearing-in ceremony by Washington County Juvenile Dependency Court Judge Michael J. Lucas for new CASA Volunteers.

Tickets for the Chefs for CASA event, as well as information on becoming a CASA Volunteer Advocate, are available by contacting the Washington County CASA office at 724-228-0414, or by visiting the website at: www.casawashingtoncounty.org

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Recent Local Death Notices ALBERO, Guy D., 77, of Monongahela, died February 12. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

ALLRIDGE, Wayne A. Sr., 72, of Monongahela, died February 11.

Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

BASTIN, Lana G., 72, of Fallowfield Township, died March 5. Arrangements

by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi.

BROWN, Mary, 86, formerly of Eightyfour, Nottingham Township, died February 29. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

BUGAR, Helen Ann (Podrosky), 90, of Monongahela, died February 19.

Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

CARUSO, Eleanor, 87, of Charleroi, died February 16. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi.

DAVIS, Harvey, 96, of Dunlevy, died February 7. Arrangements by SchrockHogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi.

DiPIAZZA, Diane M., 57, of Roscoe, died February 22. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi.

DORA, Magdalene “Maggie” (Baxter), 80, died Monongahela, died February 20.

Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

DUCKO, Anna V. (Cupor), 90, of Baldwin Borough, died February 29.

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

FRONZAGLIO, Denise A. (Rabe), 58, of Donora, died February 17.

Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

GEORGE, Ronald T., 81, of South Park, died February 27. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township.

HAMILTON, Maxine Lee (Michaux), 62, of North Charleroi, died February 27.

Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi.

HEMMINGS, Jeffrey D., 44, of Eightyfour, died March 6. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

JACKSON, Eileen, 79, of Bethel Park, died February 24. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

KARLOWSKY, Ruth Ann, 81, of Charleroi, died February 3.

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

LEVIS, Donna (Murdoch), 80, of Jefferson Hills, died March 8.

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

LORENZATO, Grace M., 84, of McMurray, died March 14.

Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

LUCKASEVIC, Helen, 94, of Charleroi, died March 14. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi.

MATELA, Betty V., 77, of Charleroi, died February 16. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi.

MATTES, Bill “Spider”, 92, of Jefferson Hills, died February 26. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

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McBRIDE, Sally (Eynon), 47, of Jefferson Hills, died February 20.

Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

McCUE, Cecil F., 88, of Coal Center, died February 7. Arrangements by Melenyzer Funeral Homes & Cremation ervices Inc. in Roscoe.

MORAN, Norberta P., 90, formerly of Pleasant Hills, died February 1.

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

MORAN, Thomas, 61, of Bethel Park, died March 12. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

MOUNTAIN, Gloria J. (Metzler), 70, of New Eagle, died February 13.

Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

ORELLANA, Deana Lynn (Martorella), 28, of Sneads Ferry, NC (formerly of Charleroi), died March 4. Arrangements

by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi.

OSWALD, Michele, 70, of Bethel Park, died February 12. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

PEART, John E. “Jack”, 77, of Finleyville, died February 24.

Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

PENNLINE, Rose F., 92, of Charleroi, died March 4. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi.

PERRY, William “Catfish”, 83, of Finleyville, died February 21.

Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

RAPP, Michael A., 60, of Monongahela, died February 16. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

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RITSCHER, Robert, C. Jr., 83, of Fallowfield Township, died March 1.

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

RUCH, Patricia, 67, of Bethel Park, died March 3. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

SCLAFANI, Emma M., 85, of Dunlevy, died February 5. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi.

SHETTERLY, Patricia E., 79, of Charleroi, died February 3.

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

SIMSIC, Sidonia E., 74, of Charleroi, died February 16. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi.

SOBEK, Helen Jo (Stillwagon), 54, of Donora, died February 23. Arrangements

by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

SOTLER, Ruth E. (Mowry), 94, of Pleasant Hills, died February 28.

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

STANKO, Maryann, 54, of Bethel Park, died February 25. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

WRIGHT, Neal D. “Bud”, 80, of Finleyville, died March 3. Arrangements

by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

ZEMBA, Rae (Bove), 50, of New Eagle, died February 6. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

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Westmoreland Conservation District Improves Area Roads Rostraver Township Chicken Regulations Adopted in January Coded Under Ordinance #667 Chicken - A member of the subspecies gallus domestics, a domesticated fowl.

This shall not include a rooster or any species of turkey, duck, guinea fowl, goose or other fowl.

Chicken coop - A structure for sheltering chickens, including four opaque walls and a roof with ventilation through windows or other protected openings.

Chicken run/pen - A fenced area for chickens.

Zoning District (Agricultural) A-1 (Agricultural) Need 5 acres to have any roosters.

Need at least 1 acre to have female chickens and is only permitted as an accessory use; can’t be on a vacant lot.

Chicken coops and runs/pens must be: • 75’ from front right of way line • 25’ from side and rear property lines • 1 acre lot minimum with minimum lot width as required by the principal use.

Zoning Districts (Residential) R-1 (Single Family Residential), R-2 (Suburban Residential), R-3 (Multiple Family Residential) • Roosters are prohibited.

• 1-acre minimum to have female chickens and is only permitted as an accessory use to a single family dwelling.

• Chickens must be kept in a coop, chicken pen/run, or fenced area at all times.

• Any structure over 200 sf requires a permit.

• Chicken coops, runs and pens are only permitted in the rear yard. (can’t be kept in front yard) • Any coop or enclosure for the chickens must be located a minimum of 25’ from any lot line.

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The Westmoreland Conservation District is helping to make travel easier for drivers and improve the area’s water quality at the same time.

Sections of 14 roads in Westmoreland County communities from Donegal to Rostraver are slated for improvement during 2016 under the Dirt, Gravel and Lowvolume Roads Maintenance Program, which the District administers. Locally, in Rostraver Twp., Orr Road will be impacted (Youghiogheny River Watershed).

The program’s primary goal is to improve water quality, as many of these roads run parallel to area streams. More than $400,000 will be invested to improve portions of the 14 roads slated for work.

Repairs will be site-specific. Improvements to unpaved roads will focus on preventing erosion, which – in addition to degrading the road surface – can pollute the nearby streams with sediment. Work on paved roads will include making them better able to shed water in ways that don’t have as much of an impact on the streams.

To be eligible for the program, roads must be public and be either unpaved or paved/tar and chipped but used by fewer than 500 vehicles per day.

Local municipalities and other local entities that own public roads can apply for funding from the program. Award determinations are made by a panel of representatives from the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, and the Westmoreland Conservation District.

The next application period opens September 1 and closes October 31, 2016. The Dirt, Gravel and Low-volume Roads Maintenance Program is funded through the Pennsylvania Transportation Funding Bill (Act 89 of 2013).

More details are available at http://wcdpa.com/tech-services/dirt-gravel-low-volume-roads/ or by calling the Westmoreland Conservation District’s watershed staff at 724-837-5271.

South Park Board of Supervisors Keeps Township Running Smoothly

By Colette Dell South Park Township held their regular meeting on March 14, at 7 p.m. to discuss the following topics.

Out of the bids received with regard to the project identified as the 2016 Township-Wide Sanitary Sewer Project - Lining Contract, the bid was awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, being Insight Pipe Contracting, in the amount of $178,198.25. Also, in regards to the same project and the Point Repair Contract, the Township awarded Plavchak Construction Co. to be the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $81,650.00, as well as Alternate A, in the amount of $9,700.

A Non-Exclusive License Agreement was granted between the Township of South Park and the residents at 1040 Ajay Dr., to permit construction of a 4’ fence over a utility easement.

The property at 3114 Southern Dr. was declared a public nuisance, after having a nuisance hearing prior to the regular meeting.

The Township will be holding a public hearing with regards to oil and gas activities, including drilling, to be scheduled on May 9, 2016, at 6:30 p.m.

Michele Pecone was hired on Feb. 24 to be the new part-time payroll/administrative clerk.

Several individuals have been hired part-time to fill various positions in the 2016 Summer Recreation Program.

The bid opening for the demolished 2010 Crown Victoria will open on April 6 at 10 a.m., with no minimum bid requirement and there is no anticipation of an action on bids at the regular meeting.

The following training requests were approved for several of South Park’s police officers: “Child Abuse Investigations,” “Intelligence Liaison Officer Coordinator,” “Civil Rights,” “Computer Crime Investigations” and “PSP Clean TAC Officer Training.”

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Peters Township Considers Buying Part of Rolling Hills Country Club for Park and New High School

By J.R. Brower At their regular meeting on March 14, Peters Township Council agreed to hire legal representation to study and advise on purchasing a large portion 190-acre Rolling Hills Country Club on East McMurray Road, which closed last year. The township is interested in buying the land for public recreational use.

On March 21, Peters Township School Board agreed to share the cost of the legal research as it looks for state funding to build a new high school to replace the old one, which first opened in 1967 and has been expanded and recently remodeled extensively at a cost of over $500.000.

Attorney William Bresnahan had previously contacted Township Manager Michael Silvestri and School Superintendent Jeannine French saying that he would carry out the legal work for the “possible negotiation, acquisition, and/or condemnation of the Rolling Hills Country Club property on East McMurray Road for the construction of a new public park and high school.”

The country club property is in the process of being acquired by a group of developers that include Horizon Properties, a major developer of Southpointe.

Rolling Hills is expected to be sold at a cost of approximately $10 million. The township will soon begin meeting with financial advisors to look at ways to finance the purchase of the country club property, which will most likely come in the form of a bond issue Bresnahan will bill the township $385 per hour for the legal work, which will be split between the municipality and the school district. Their board hired Bridgeville firm Hayes Design Group Architects to initiate the paperwork necessary to apply for state reimbursement funding.

Innovations in the Latest Knee Pain Treatments Scott L. Baron, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon

Monday, April 25 6 p.m.

Mon-Vale HealthPLEX 800 Plaza Drive Belle Vernon This free program is part of MVH’s “Innovations in Medicine” programming.

Light refreshments and free parking.

To register,call

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Business & Merchant News Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce Hosts Patrick O’Brien of Community Bank Patrick G. O’Brien, Sr. Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Community Bank will be the keynote speaker at MVRCC’s member luncheon on April 12, 2016 at the Lombardi Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital, Carroll Township.

Registration and networking begins at 11:45 a.m. and the luncheon will conclude at 1 p.m.

The subject matter of O’Brien’s presentation will be “Noble Professions Need Servant Leaders.” “We are so pleased to be hearing from such an accomplished business person and community leader,” said Deb Keefer, Patrick G. O’Brien Chamber Director. “Pat has a way of inspiring others with will be featured his message,” she added. speaker at the This luncheon is open to all businesses and individuals.

MRVCC luncheon on April 12. $15/person will be charged for members and $18/person for non-members. A token for the parking garage is included in the registration fee. Reservations may be made by calling the Chamber at 724-483-3507 or by online registration at www.mvrchamber.org.

WOMEN’S BUSINESS NETWORK SCHEDULES APRIL MEETINGS The Women’s Business Network’s mission is to provide personal and professional resources to advance the presence of aspiring and successful businesswomen. Visit www.wbninc.com. Local area meetings will be held as follows: The McMurray Chapter meets at 8:30 a.m. at The Meadows (Mezzanine Level -210 Racetrack Road, Washington) on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, April 6th and 20th. Contact Tommi Calabria at 724-825-7818.

The Washington Chapter meets at 8:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn - The Meadows (255 Meadowlands Blvd., Washington) on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, April 13th and 27th. Contact Tracy Eisenman at 724-263-0304.

The Pittsburgh South Chapter meets at 6:30 p.m. at Tavern 51 (4604 Clairton Blvd in Baldwin-Whitehall) on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, April 5th and 19th. Contact Melissa Shipley at 412-849-2413.

The Mount Lebanon Chapter meets at 8:30 a.m. at the Crowne Plaza Inn (164 Fort Couch Road) on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, April 12th and 26th. Contact Amy Kulikowski at 412-965-6443.

The South Hills Chapter meets at 8 a.m. at King’s Restaurant (155 McMurray Road, Upper St. Clair) on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays, April 7th and 21st. Contact Susan Ceklosky at 412-3343230.

MVRCC’s March Member Spotlight Shines on Presbyterian SeniorCare Presbyterian SeniorCare is a not-for-profit that’s been focused on just one thing for more than 85 years – helping older adults live positively.

As the region’s largest eldercare provider, they provide a continuum of services and living options and invest significantly in their people. They believe that people are what make the difference between good and great. Everyday lives are being enriched and changed positively by Presbyterian SeniorCare’s compassionate and well-trained staff and volunteers – people whose dedication to excellence is consistent with their faith-based mission of improving the lives of older adults from all walks of life.

Presbyterian SeniorCare is privileged to serve more than 6,500 older adults through its continuum of 54 communities at 45 locations across 10 Western Pennsylvania counties. Care and service options in the Washington area include: • Personal Care at Southminster Place • Skilled Nursing at Southmont • Specialized Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care at Southminster Place and Southmont • Affordable and Supportive Housing Communities • In-home and Community-based Programs like Presbyterian SeniorCare at Home, which is both a licensed home care agency and a licensed home health agency in Pennsylvania They also offer Longwood at Home; Longwood at Home is the only licensed Continuing Care at Home program in Western Pennsylvania.

The Mon Valley Regional Chamber is honored to recognize Presbyterian SeniorCare for their many years of loyal membership and for the vital services they provide to our region. For more information about Presbyterian SeniorCare visit www.SrCare.org or call 724-222-4300.

GREATER ROSTRAVER CHAMBER WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS A&S Heating & Cooling David Kinneer PO Box 543 West Elizabeth, PA 15088 Phone: 412-384-6629 www.ashvacr.com

The Growth Coach Rob Costanza 306 Bunker Hill Drive McMurray, PA 15317 Phone: 412-652-2212 www.thegrowthcoach3rivers.com Business Coach

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Sunshine Kids Daycare Celebrates 20 Years in Business; Receives ‘Best Childcare’ Award

By Paul Chasko A mix of family-oriented care and a bright educational environment has resulted in a great place for kids to spend the day when parents are occupied elsewhere. That pretty much sums up the goals established by Kim Peroni at her three Sunshine Kids Daycare centers.

The center in McMurray (Kali Peroni–Director) is celebrating its 20th anniversary and was the recent recipient of the “Best Childcare in McMurray for 2015” award. The second Sunshine Kids daycare center opened on Linden Road in Eighty Four, PA in May of 2000 with Pam Halinka as director, and the third location opened in Finleyville in 2008 with Tammy Main as director. The Finleyville center has recently partnered with Community Action Southwest to support enrollment opportunities for infants, toddlers, and their families through the federally funded Early Head Start Child Care Partnerships Program.

Each center is licensed to handle 50plus children. All three centers are licensed by the PA Department of Human Services and are Keystone Star participants. The centers are totally secure with security cameras throughout and locked entrances useable only by staff and parents who have been issued key fobs. The centers are open Monday Friday from 6:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Children are provided with breakfast, a morning snack, lunch and an afternoon snack. The weekly menus are nutritionally approved by the Department of Education. Area schools bus children to/from the centers before and after school. The centers can also provide van transportation for children to local schools.

According to Kim, “The Sunshine Kids teaching staff is the perfect mix of degreed teachers, college students pursuing early childhood degrees, and nurturing people who just want to love and care for children.” Several employees have been at their respective center since the day it opened. All employees receive child abuse clearances, criminal history background checks, FBI checks,

Pictured are owners (l - r) Pam Halinka and Kim Peroni.

Pictured are Sunshine staff members (l - r) Florence McPartland, Tammy Main, Kali Peroni, and Taylor Halinka.

physicals, and training in child care prior to being hired. After hire, they receive required ongoing training in pediatric first aid, CPR, childhood illnesses, creative curriculum ideas, and other aspects in the early childhood field. Several current employees (Teresa Halinka, Taylor Halinka, and Kali Peroni) were former enrolled children at the McMurray Center when it opened.

Sunshine Kids provides care for children 6 weeks up to 12 years of age.

They accept children on a full time and part-time basis. Kim explained, “The children are separated into 5 different groups: infants, young toddlers, older toddlers, preschoolers, and school age.

They advance through these groups based on their developmental age rather than their actual age. The fun, loving, educational environments at the centers create comfortable and encouraging experiences for children to explore and use their imaginations. Children are set up for success.”

Go to our website gallery at www.messengerpaper.com for more photos by Paul Chasko.

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Vintage Valley Too in Charleroi Here We Grow Again

By Jill Brown Business at The Vintage Valley Too is improving every month since its opening on November 13, 2015. Their second shop is located at 515 Mckean Ave. next to Pet Boutique in Charleroi.

Owner Jennifer Kisiday opened her first Vintage Valley shop in Monongahela, 168 West Main St., in September 2012.

Now, three and a half years after launching her initial endeavor, she has 20 vendors at the Charleroi location and business is going as well as in the Monongahela shop.

Because she needed more space than her Monongahela store, Kisiday says that she looked for another place. She had wanted the Charleroi shop previously, and loved it. Then it came up for rent again—so she took it. Renovations included knocking down some walls, painting and stripping floors.

Vendor John Mollenauer, former Charleroi mayor and former chamber executive director who works for the area agency on aging, said, “Predominantly antiques seem to be female, so I named mine ‘Mantiques.’ I sell (in the store) picture frames, prints, ties, artwork, etc.”

Kisiday said, “Business has been good.

We’ve been very well received. We’ve been pleased with the community sup-

Jennifer Kisiday, Vintage Valley stores owner, stands ready for business in her Charleroi shop.

port and the amount of people that have come in off the street.” She says that with all the vendors selling everything from antiques to home-made items, “people know they’re going to get something different from everyone.”

Kisiday concluded, “Customers are surprised to see such a variety of things.

They would be happy that there are businesses still coming to town. It’s exciting to see such positive feedback from customers.”

Hours are: Tuesday through Friday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monongahela hours: Tuesday through Friday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information, follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thevintagevalley

MON VALLEY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS Cialone’s Business Services Ruth Cialone 128 Thompson Avenue, Donora, PA 15033 724-379-5558 Small Business Services Comcast Spotlight Judy Eans 150 Gault School Road Connellsville, PA 15425 724-626-9890 www.comcastspotlight.com Media 5th Street Escape Room Jason Atkins 434 Fallowfield Avenue Charleroi, PA 15022 724-483-4618 www.5thstreetescaperoom.com Entertainment

Greater Washington County Food Bank Heidi Hoffman 909 National Pike West Brownsville, PA 15417 724-632-2190 www.gwcfb.org Non-Profit Donn Henderson 22 Warner Avenue Charleroi, PA 15022 724-263-9576 Associate Member Janney Montgomery Scott Chris Filicky 43 South Beeson Boulevard Uniontown, PA 15401 724-425-1010 www.fayettelegacy-janney.com Financial

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Greater Rostraver Chamber Names Kristin Cenerosky as Scholarship Recipient

Greater Rostraver Chamber’s 2nd Annual ‘Taste of the Town’ a Sold-Out Success

On Monday, March 7, the GRC presented a scholarship to Westmoreland County Community College student Kristin Cenerosky.

Kristin is a biology major and BVA graduate, class of 2015. Each year, the GRC provides three scholarships to California University of PA, Douglas Education Center and Westmoreland County Community College, which are then awarded to students within the service area. Each college makes the selection of the Pictured are (l-r): Pamela Mowrer, Coordinator, Educational Foundation Office; Judi Robbins, scholarship recipient.

GRC Scholarship Committee; Kristin This year, the GRC will add one Cenerosky; and Gina C. Lynn, GRC Director additional scholarship to be awarded to a student at Belle Vernon Area High School. The Andrew Solan Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a student who displays volunteer service and leadership to the school and/or community. The application is on file at Belle Vernon Area High School guidance department office.

The annual GRC Fall Classic Golf Outing benefits the scholarship program. This year’s Fall Classic will be held on Friday, September 30 at Cedarbrook Golf Course.

Watch for information and details about the event coming soon.

On Sunday, March 13th, the Greater Rostraver Chamber of Commerce (GRC) hosted the 2nd Annual Taste of the Town at Rostraver Central Fire Hall. The event was a sellout with over 230 attendees. From appetizers and entrees to desserts, wine and more, the attendees enjoyed an abundance of selections and samples from the 22 participating food and Pictured are the Taste of the Town People’s Choice beverage establishments.

Award “Favorite” - Chef G. Michael Rygiel and Jon This event was designed to Evans of Chef G; Gina C. Lynn, GRC Director; Lynn showcase the local restaurants, Grimes and Jake Cuthbert, committee members. taverns, caters, bakeries, wineries and others in the food/beverage industry to our community members. Our Mon Valley area has a wide variety of dining selections, and this event gathers just a small portion of them together for one afternoon.

This year’s participants included Area 51 BBQ; Big Barn Country Store; Bill’s Golfand; Brunswick Zone, Belle Vernon; Caporella’s Trattoria; Celebrations by Janet Rands; Chef G Catering & Restaurant; Clubhouse Grille at Cedarbrook; Cotromano’s; Driscoll & Sons Café; Felicia’s Restaurant & Lounge; Gift of Soup; Hoss’s Steak & Sea House; Murph’s Pub at the Ice Garden; North Charleroi Dairy Queen; River House Café; Rostraver Shop-n-Save Bakery; Smokin’ Steve’s No Bull BBQ & Catering; Sweet Spot Bakery; The Pizza Company; and Winslow Winery.

Our event sponsors were cfsbank; Community Bank; First National Bank; Lisa Doria State Farm Insurance; Neff’s LLC.; Stewart Creative Designs; and Waddell & Reed Financial Advisors.

The GRC extends our thanks and appreciation to those who attended the event.

If you would like to be on the mailing list for next year’s save-the-date, email grcoc1@comcast.net.

GRC March Business of the Month is Hidden Treasures Thrift Store Hidden Treasures Thrift Stores are an important part of City Mission's sustainable revenue efforts. Every donation and purchase made at Hidden Treasures supports the life-changing programming at City Mission, which serves residents from the entire Southwestern PA region. Not only does shopping at the stores help the Mission, but the presence of the stores in these communities allows customers to purSeated: Jerry Oxford, Director of Mission Initiatives; chase serviceable clothing, Georeen Busch, Store Manager; Jim Kulic, Manager of Retail Sales. Standing: Matt Matego, volunteer; furniture, household items, Jim Manderino II, project manager; Michelle and glassware for a fraction of Richardson, sales associate. their retail value. Sales of 4050% off selected items are common.

With four locations across the tri-county area, which also serve as donation dropoff points, City Mission maintains an active community engagement program through its stores. There is always a need for volunteers to price items, stock shelves, and serve as salespeople. To volunteer, simply get an application at the store or visit our website at www.citymission.org.

The Rostraver Hidden Treasures Thrift Store is located in the Rostraver Shopping Center at 1729 Rostraver Road, Suite B, Belle Vernon. Store hours are Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., closed on Sundays. Call 724-243-3721.Visit www.citymission.org/ourstores/ for all locations and store hours.

Greater Rostraver Chamber of Commerce Holds Ribbon Cutting for Mon Valley Key Services The GRC welcomed Mon Valley Key Services to the business community with a ribbon cutting.

Mon Valley Key Services is a mobile service unit that offers key duplication, lock installation, lock rekeying, automotive key programing, residential, commercial and auto lockouts. For more information, call 724-208-6730 or visit www.monvalleykeyservices.com.

Mon Valley Key Services Ribbon Cutting, Owners Kim, Calla and Ryan Redman

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Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for B and B Auto Services The Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce recently joined family and friends at a ribbon cutting held at B and B Auto Service at 948 McKean Avenue in Donora. B and B offers a wide variety of auto repair services, including PA inspection. Seen here joining in the celebration are (l-r) Jim Protin, MVRCC President; Diann Donaldson, MVRCC Executive Committee; John Boyd, partner; Nancy Boyd, managing partner; Steve Boyd, partner; Don Pavelko, Mayor of Donora, holding granddaughter Mia Oslowski; Bridget Bane; Aaron Bane, partner; Jerry Bane; Shawn Bane; Bob Bane; Kim Perrotti; and Trish Brickner, MVRCC Board Member. Please call B and B Auto for your auto repair needs at 724-379-4441.

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BETHEL PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWS Bethel Park Chamber Invites the Community If you are looking for a signed Steeler football, NBA-signed basketball by Larry Bird, or an autographed picture of Andrew McCutchen, the Flapper Dapper Monte Carlo is the place to get it.

On April 9, 2016 at the Crowne Plaza from 7 – 11 p.m., you will have an opportunity to bid on items such as these. You can also enjoy table games and listen to the roaring ‘20s music by renowned entertainer John Sarkis of Spectrum Entertainment. While walking around, our treasurer chest hostesses will enable you to purchase treasures from the Flapper Dapper Mystery Treasure Chest. All of this will take place as you enjoy appetizers and a cash bar. Tickets are limited and can be purchased online at www.bpchamber.org.

Credit cards are accepted. For more information, go to the Chamber website or call the office at 412-595-8361.

Meet the New KIDZ in Town Want to meet the new business owners in town? The Bethel Park Chamber will be hosting their quarterly lunch with the new kidz in town on March 30, 2016 at Charya’s, a new restaurant on South Park Road, at noon.

Join the Chamber in hearing about the new businesses, their plans and how they plan to fit into the area’s business community. There are four to five new businesses anxious to fill a void in the business community. The Chamber will be having a pizza/salad lunch, allowing plenty of opportunity to network with everyone. To register, go to the Chamber website at www.bpchamber.org or call 412-595-8361.

Welcoming New Patients

Network in the Morning at ‘Breakfast with Brueggie’

Elizabeth Reisinger, D.O. Dermatologist

The second Friday of every month from 8 - 9 a.m., have ‘Breakfast with Brueggie’ at the South Park Shops. This is a great way for the early birds and those who run home-based businesses to get out and connect and start the morning in a positive way.

Bring some friends, relax and enjoy a bagel, coffee and good networking.

Go to www.bpchamber.org or call 412-595-8361.

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Your work day is done. Your schedule doesn’t permit you to network early or go to business lunches, but on your way home, you can stop, relax and do some networking from 5 – 7 p.m.

Every first Wednesday of the month, the Bethel Park Chamber will host a Live, Laugh and Learn at Level 20 monthly networking opportunity. Enjoy great appetizers, craft beers and network with the After Hours group. There will always be a “surprise” to rally around and to learn more about what the business community is promoting.

Go to www.bpchamber.org or call the Chamber for more information at 412-595-8361. Potential members are welcome to come.

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The Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce Names Mon Valley YMCA as March Business of the Month

There’s no place quite like the Mon Valley YMCA. It’s vital part of the MidMon Valley, a welcoming place to learn new skills, focus on good health, and connect with others. The Y’s mission is to provide quality family programming that impacts the community each day. The national slogan states, “We’re for Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.” At the Mon Valley YMCA, we strive to live up to that motto every day. Please see the Mon Valley YMCA website for more details on all services at www.monvalleyymca.org . See you at the Y! Facility Hours: Monday-Thursday: 5:30 a.m. – 9:50 p.m.; Friday: 5:30 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sunday: 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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Greater Rostraver Chamber Plans Recognition Dinner; Honorees Announced The Greater Rostraver Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual Recognition Dinner on Thursday, April 21st at The Willow Room. The celebration, which started as the Founder’s Dinner, will mark the 41st year of honoring the best from our community.

This year’s honorees are Keystone Bakery – Legacy Award; Jennifer Carota, The Counseling House – Visionary Award; and Casey Clark, Off the Wall Arts – Young Professional of the Year.

Keystone Bakery, which celebrates 90 years in business, is truly deserving of the Legacy Award. The business is a community icon and, while experiencing growth, has remained consistent through the years. The Keystone Bakery has been family owned since 1926 when Costas Croussouloudis emigrated from Greece.

In 2007, JJ Georgagis, nephew of Croussouloudis, took over the business, which employs 36 people. The Keystone Bakery has expanded products and offers take and bake pizzas, and pierogis and raviolis to prepare at home.

The Visionary Award was created for a

forward thinker and someone who has made contributions to ensure inclusion and equity in their community or business. Jennifer Carota exemplifies these traits and more with her involvement in community projects like Records for a Reason, The Puppy Connection, and Belle Vernon Area Reality Tour.

Young Professional of the Year honors a young professional or entrepreneur who has displayed growth, expansion, employment opportunities and advancement within their business or industry.

Casey Clark, owner of Off the Wall Arts in Charleroi, started her own business while employed full-time. Over a short period of time, she was able to fully concentrate on building her own business and soon became self-employed. Casey now employs several team members and has purchased a building, which houses her studio for painting events.

Invitations for the Recognition Dinner have been mailed to all current GRC members and guests. If you would like to receive an invitation, please call 724-9293329.

Meet Our Experts

Patient-Focused Care, Close To Home

Stephen Bowser, MD Dr. Bowser is board-certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine and serves as director of the cardiac catheterization laboratory at UPMC McKeesport.

Simon Chough, MD The physicians and staff at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute Monongahela welcome Subramania Krishnaswami, MD, to our practice.

Services include: • General cardiology • Interventional cardiology • Peripheral vascular interventions • Echocardiography including stress echocardiography

Dr. Chough is board-certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine.

Subramania Krishnaswami, MD • Nuclear cardiology • Stress testing • Vascular ultrasound • Holter/event monitoring • Device clinic

Dr. Krishnaswami is board-certified in cardiovascular disease, internal medicine, and nuclear cardiology.

Oladipupo Olafiranye, MD, MS, FACP, FACC Dr. Olafiranye is board-certified in cardiovascular disease, echocardiography, internal medicine, and nuclear cardiology.

To make an appointment call 724-258-3966 or visit UPMC.com/HVI. UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute Monongahela 1290 Chess St. Monongahela, PA 15063

John Pacella, MD Dr. Pacella is board-certified in cardiovascular disease, internal medicine, and interventional cardiology.

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Monongahela Valley Hospital Physicians and Outstanding Spec Lauren Ayersman, D.O.

Arshad Bachelani, M.D.

Scott L. Baron, M.D.

Thomas F. Brockmeyer, M.D.

Paul Cervone, M.D.

Walter Cox, M.D.

Chito Crudo, M.D.

John Holets, M.D.

Mohsen Isaac, M.D.

Alexander Kandabarow, M.D.

Dawson Lim, M.D.

Richard J. Mitchell, M.D.

Laurie Molinda, M.D.

Justin Petrolla, M.D.

Specialty Practices

Primary Care Practices Family Practice Lauren Ayersman, D.O. Diane Emes, M.D. Laurie Molinda, M.D. (Patients ages 18 and older) Tim Hohman, CRNP 217 Main Street P.O. Box 67 Fayette City, PA 15438 724-326-9945 Monvalepc.com Diane Emes, M.D. Center in the Woods 130 Woodland Court Brownsville, PA 15417 724-330-5290 Monvalepc.com John Holets, M.D. John Eisley, D.O. Pamela Myers, CRNP 447 West Main Street Monongahela, PA 15063 724-258-2070 Monvalepc.com

Joanna Swauger, D.O. Lauren Ayersman, D.O. Aubree Petrone, CRNP Mon-Vale HealthPLEX 800 Plaza Drive, Suite 290 Belle Vernon, PA 15012 724-379-6850 Monvalepc.com

Internal Medicine Laurie Molinda, M.D. Martik Plaza 6108 Brownsville Road Extension, Suite 204 Finleyville, PA 15332 724-782-0723 Monvalepc.com

Specialty Practices Breast Surgeon Natalie Furgiuele, M.D. 1029 Country Club Rd., Suite 201 Monongahela, PA 15063 2001 Waterdam Plaza, Suite 108 McMurray, PA 15317 724-942-0010 breastsurgeonsofpittsburgh.com

General, Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgery Chito Crudo, M.D. Arshad Bachelani, M.D. Hiram Gonzalez, M.D. 25 Fayette Street Belle Vernon, PA 15012 724-929-4122 Monvalesp.com

Hematology/Medical Oncology Mon-Vale Oncology Andrew Zahalsky, M.D. Dawson Lim, M.D. Shani Gunning-Carter, M.D. Barry Tokonow, M.D. Lori Lasich, CRNP Kristen Cunic, CRNP Charles L. and Rose Sweeney Melenyzer Pavilion and Regional Cancer Center Second Floor 1163 Country Club Road Monongahela, PA 15063 724-292-9404

Obstetrics/Gynecology Valley Women’s Health Walter Cox, M.D. Paul Cervone, M.D. Andrew Spergel, M.D. Jill Brekosky, CRNP Melissa Monack, CRNP Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center Suite 101/102 1163 Country Club Road Monongahela, PA 15063 724-258-2229 Mon-Vale HealthPLEX 800 Plaza Drive, Suite 180 Belle Vernon, PA 15012 724-258-2229

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Offers Dedicated Primary Care ialists Throughout the Local Area William T. DeCarbo, D.P.M.

Ari E. Pressman, M.D.

John Eisley, D.O.

Diane Emes, M.D.

Jose Ramirez-Del Toro, M.D.

Bernard F. Schneider, M.D.

Gerson Florez, M.D.

Andrew Spergel, M.D.

Natalie Furgiuele, M.D.

Hiram Gonzalez, M.D.

Shani Gunning-Carter, M.D.

Mark Hofbauer, D.P.M.

Joanna Swauger, D.O.

Barry Tokonow, M.D.

Shaka Walker, M.D.

Andrew Zahalsky, M.D.

Specialty Practices Orthopedics

The Orthopedic Group locations continued

The Orthopedic Group (Joint Reconstruction, Sports Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spine, Hand, Foot and Ankle, Physical Therapy)

Professional Plaza, Suite 108 Charleroi, PA 15022

Scott L. Baron, M.D. Thomas F. Brockmeyer, M.D., Ph.D. William T. DeCarbo, D.P.M. Gerson Florez, M.D. Mark Hofbauer, D.P.M. Alexander Kandabarow, M.D. Richard Mitchell, M.D. Justin Petrolla, M.D. Ari E. Pressman, M.D. Jose Ramirez-Del Toro, M.D. Shaka M. Walker, M.D. Blayne Anderson, PA-C Mallory Boscan, PA-C Rachel Chichilla, PA-C Julia Constantine, PA-C Mark Gindlesperger, PA-C Wendy Patronas, PA-C 100 Stoops Drive, Suite 200 Monongahela, PA 15063

Mon-Vale HealthPLEX 800 Plaza Drive, Suite 140 Belle Vernon, PA 15012 1633 State Route 51, Suite 200 Jefferson Hills, PA 15025 104 Delaware Ave., Suite 100 Uniontown, PA 15401

Radiation Oncology Mohsen Isaac, M.D. Bernard F. Schneider, M.D. Lori Pendergast, CRNP Charles L. and Rose Sweeney Melenyzer Pavilion and Regional Cancer Center First Floor 1163 Country Club Road Monongahela, PA 15063 724-258-1970

1145 Bower Hill Road, Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA 15243 227 Demar Blvd.

Canonsburg, PA 15317 100 Medical Blvd., Suite 150 Canonsburg, PA 15317 Central Scheduling: 724-379-5802 theorthopedicgroup.com

Physician Referral Line 724-258-4377 monvalleyhospital.com/findphysician.asp MM/CL-MVM/3-16

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YOUR HEALTH Mon Valley YMCA Plans Debbie McKita Kurtis Yogathon The Mon Valley YMCA is holding a Yogathon on Earth Day, April 22, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the gymnasium – this is our first-ever Yogathon! We’ll celebrate our passion for good health through yoga and celebrate the life of Debbie McKita Kurtis with seven local yoga instructors. Register today in the Business Office of the Y. The cost is $15 per person.

Debbie was a Y member who passed away far too young but left us with a reminder to smile, be joyful, find the good in everyone, and to share love and kindness. She also had a passion for finding good health through fitness and making others who attended our group fitness classes glad they came. We’ll duplicate that loving kindness with all proceeds from the Yogathon benefiting Youth Programming here at our Mon

Valley YMCA. Tee shirts are also available. Purchase yours in the Business Office.

The Y’s Youth Programming allows that every child in our community has access to our youth and teen initiatives, regardless of financial means.

Youth and Teen Initiatives include: • Early Childhood Education • Teen Leader Volunteers • Day Care • Youth & Teen Programs • Summer Child Care • College Internship Program • Summer Day Camp • Competitive Swim Team • HALO After School Program • Lifeguard Training Certification • Youth Fitness Programs • Special Olympics Training • John Barbero Memorial Scholarship

Inaugural Special Needs Fair & Expo to be Held in Bethel Park Over 50 service agencies will gather at 50 Donati Road in Bethel Park on Saturday, April 30, 2016 for the Southwestern Pennsylvania Special Needs Fair & Expo. The event, which is free and open to the public, is geared toward children and young adults with special needs and their family members.

“We noticed a need for this in the area,” said Tom Kelton, event chair and certified special education teacher.

Some of the fair activities planned to date include a visit from a Bethel Park Fire Department truck, roaming costumed characters from Angels of the Heart, a demonstration by Romibo the Robot, play time with therapy dogs from Canine Assist, a Scholastic book fair, face-painting, a bounce house, bingo, art instruction, music performances, prizes, festival food and more. In addition to the activities, families will be able to speak with professionals representing a wide-range of services, such as Shriners Hospital; EKidzCare; Exceptional Adventures; Mainstay Life Services; Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania; Parent-Child Interaction Therapy; Autism Speaks; and WHS Children’s Therapy Center.

The Special Needs Fair & Expo will feature both indoor and outdoor activities, and it will take place rain or shine. To find out more about the vendors who will be participating, or to inquire about becoming a vendor, go to “Special Needs Fair & Expo” on Facebook, email specialneedsfairpa@gmail.com, or call 412-3945514.

Pow! BAM! BAM! mammogram!

Walk-in Mammograms — Every Monday No prescription needed WillowPointe Plaza 800 Plaza Drive, Suite 170 Belle Vernon, PA 15012 724-379-1900 MM/MK-MVM/7-15

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GASTROENTEROLOGY Colon and Rectal Screening

Q: What is colon and rectal cancer screening?

Why do I need it?

A: Colon and rectal cancer screening is a way in which gastroenetrologists check the colon and rectum for signs of cancer or growths (called polyps) that might turn into cancer. It is recommended by the American Gastroenetrology Association to start screening for colon cancer at the age of 50 years. The screening process begins earlier if there is a family history of colon cancer or polyps. Studies show that having colon cancer screening lowers the chance of dying from colon cancer.

Q: What is a colonoscopy?

A: Colonoscopy is a test which allows your gastroenterologist to evalu-

Deepti Dhavaleshwar, M.D.

ate the lining of the colon. A long flexible scope is introduced through the rectum and advanced through the colon under direct visualization on a monitor. A colonoscopy finds most small polyps and almost all large polyps and cancer. If found, polyps can be removed right away. The procedure is performed comfortably under sedation using anesthesia. If there is no family history of colon cancer or polyps and no polyps are detected, a repeat exam may not be required for the next 7-10 years. In the event of polyp detection or family history, your gastroenterologist will decide an appropriate interval for a repeat examination.

Q: What are my other options for screening which do not involve a scope?

What is the new stool DNA test?

A: The “card test” as it is commonly called is a test to detect blood in stool. Cancers and polyps can bleed, so this test is performed to check for blood. Stool tests are the least likely to find polyps as compared to other screening tests. They can give a false positive reading in people who are healthy. If abnormal, your family doctor will recommend a colonoscopy.

CT colonography looks for cancers and polyps using a special x-ray and does not require anesthesia or a scope. You will still need to undergo a bowel cleanse similar to a colonoscopy.

The test can miss small polyps and if polyps are detected, you may require a colonoscopy for polyp removal.

A Stool DNA test checks for genetic markers of cancer as well as signs of blood. It requires that you collect a whole bowel movement and ship it on ice to the laboratory for testing. The test was approved recently in August 2014. It is not widely available and it not clear if it will be covered by insurance. The information on this test is limited and it is not yet clear how it compares to other screening tests. If this test is abnormal, a colonoscopy may be recommended.

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Save the Date Dis+Abilities Expo Planned for May 6th and 7th A showcase of products and services available to adults, youth, seniors, and veterans with disabilities, caregivers and health professionals will take place at the Ramada Greensburg Hotel and Conference Center on May 6 and 7, 2016 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free admission!

For more information, please call 724-219-3290.

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MONONGAHELA VALLEY HOSPITAL APRIL EVENTS Monongahela Valley Hospital is sponsoring a variety of informative programs this month.

Many of the events will be held in the hospital’s Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center (ECC) unless otherwise noted.

APRIL 1 – MVH RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE - 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., ECC. Monongahela Valley Hospital, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, is sponsoring a blood drive to benefit local patients. For more information or to register, call 724-494-4090 or visit redcrosslife.org.

APRIL 4 – BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP - 2 – 4 p.m., Hospital, 7-East Family Room. This support group is free and open to all breast cancer patients and their families. The group meets the first Monday of each month. For more information, call 724258-1704.

APRIL 5, 6, 7, 19, 20 AND 21 – MANAGING YOUR DIABETES 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. April 5-7; 6 to 9 p.m.

April 19-21, ECC. This education program is designed to help you with diabetes self-management. To register, call 724-258-1483.

APRIL 7, 14, 21, 26, 28 – SPRING SMOKING CESSATION SERIES - 6 to 7 p.m., ECC. The one-hour sessions will be facilitated by the Primary Care Resource Center (PCRC) Team which has been certified in evidence-based cessation programs. Classes are free for PCRC patients and those with referrals from MVH-affiliated primary care physicians. All others pay $20. Space is limited.

To register, call 724-258-1932.

APRIL 7 – MVH DAY AT SALATINO’S RIVER HOUSE CAFE - Noon – 10 p.m., Salatino’s River House Café, 506 McKean Ave., Charleroi. The Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Health Resources, Inc., is partnering with Salatino’s for this fundraiser. 10 percent of all the food sales (dine-in, take out or delivery) will be donated to the Auxiliary, which raises funds that are used for patient care at MVH. The event will also feature a specialty basket raffle. For more information, call 724-258-1090.

APRIL 7 – IS WEIGHT LOSS SUR-

GERY RIGHT FOR YOU? - 6 p.m., ECC. Bariatric surgery is an option for people wanting to lose 100 pounds or more. This free information session is designed to give those individuals struggling with weight loss the facts to choose their best option. To learn if you are a candidate for this surgery, join Dr. Hiram Gonzalez as he discusses this topic in detail. To register, call 724-258-1333.

APRIL 11 AND 25 – SUICIDE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP - 6 p.m., ECC. This support group meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month. This program is led by a licensed psychologist and is free and open to all those touched by suicide.

Registration is required. To register, call 724-268-1144.

APRIL 12 – RSDS SUPPORT GROUP - 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., ECC. The Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSDS) Support Group is free and open to all persons with RSDS or related illnesses. For more information, call 724929-9492.

APRIL 12 – ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP - 6 p.m., ECC. This free support group meets the second Tuesday of each month. It is designed to help the family members, friends and caregivers of those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Discussion topics include the challenges of coping with this disorder as well as techniques for managing stress and methods of encouraging social engagement. To register, call 724-2581333.

APRIL 13 – ADVANCED CARBOHYDRATE COUNTING - 6 to 8 p.m., ECC. This program is a diabetes self-management class designed to educate you on how to count carbohydrate content of food to improve blood sugar control. Topics include how to track effects of carbohydrates and blood sugar, your glycemic index and how to read food nutrition labels. To register, call 724-2581483.

APRIL 13 – COMMUNITY CPR INSTRUCTION - 11 a.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. Adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) classes are offered by Monongahela Valley Hospital in conjunc-

tion with Rostraver EMS. The fee for the class is $35 to cover the class and required materials. To register, call 724-872-9200.

APRIL 14 AND 15 – JEWELRY SALE - 8 a.m., ECC. The Auxiliary of MonVale Health Resources, Inc. is sponsoring a $5 jewelry sale with a variety of costume jewelry available for purchase. For more information, call 724-258-1167.

APRIL 14 – DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP - 6 - 8 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. This support program is free for people with diabetes, their families and caregivers. Advance registration is required by calling 724-258-1483.

APRIL 16 – MAMM & GLAMM BREAST CANCER PREVENTION EVENT - 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Rostraver. Come have a stress-free mammogram while being pampered. For an appointment, call 724379-1911.

APRIL 18 - CANCER SUPPORT GROUP - 6 - 8 p.m., Hospital, 7-East Family Room. This support group is free and open to all cancer patients and their families. The group meets the third Monday of each month. For additional information, call 724-258-1704.

APRIL 20 - ARTHRITIS AND FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP- 1 – 3 p.m., ECC. The Arthritis and Fibromyalgia Support Group is free and open to all persons with arthritis, fibromyalgia or related illnesses and their families. For more information, call 724258-1321.

APRIL 20 – LUNG CANCER SCREENING AND EDUCATION 6 p.m., ECC. Learn about the importance of early detection and treatment of lung cancer during this free educational program. Current and former smokers age 55 and older are encouraged to attend. To register, call 724-258-1333.

APRIL 21 AND 22 – AARP SMART DRIVER’S BEGINNER’S COURSE 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., ECC. The nation’s first and largest classroom-based driver improvement course specially designed for motorists age 50 and older. It is intended to help improve skills while teaching accident and traffic violation avoidance. Some insurance companies offer discounts for course completion.

The cost per person is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Preregistration is required, call 724-2581333.

APRIL 21 - OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP - 2 – 3:30 p.m., ECC. This support group is free and open to all persons with ostomies and their families and friends. The group meets the third Thursday of each month. For more information, call 724-258-1773.

APRIL 25 – INNOVATIONS IN MEDICINE: KNEE PAIN ADVANCED TREATMENT OPTIONS - 6 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. Dr. Scott L. Baron of The Orthopedic Group will discuss the latest advancements for treatment of knee pain. To register, call 724-258-1333.

APRIL 27 – COLORECTAL SCREENING - 1 p.m., ECC. Monongahela Valley Hospital will offer a free colorectal cancer education and screening in observance of the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Control Month.

Health care professionals will provide information during the education portion of the presentation and MVH staff will explain and provide instructions for the take home colorectal screening kit.

Although the education program and test kit are free, seating is limited. Advance registration required. For additional information or to register, call 724-2581333.

APRIL 28 - INFANT AND CHILD CPR CLASS - 6 - 9 p.m., ECC. Learn how to help a choking baby or small child.

Sign up to learn emergency life-saving techniques of clearing airway obstructions and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The $40 fee is payable to VHSTC and advance registration is required by calling the Valley Health and Safety Training Center at 724-684-9536.

APRIL 28 – STROKE SUPPORT GROUP - 1 – 2:30 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 daily challenges and struggles they face dealing with strokes and their after-effects. The group meets the last Thursday of each month. For more information, call 724-258-1455.

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MONESSEN CENTER FOR ACTIVE ADULTS APRIL EVENTS Monessen Center for Active Adults, 1925 Grand Blvd., Monessen, can be reached at 724-684-6501. Below are their upcoming events: April 6 - Farmer Joe – Fresh fruit and vegetables -10:30 a.m.

April 8 - Blood Pressure Checks courtesy of A.M.EDISYS -11 a.m.

April 11- Blood Pressure Checks courtesy of Rite Aid Blood -11 a.m.

April 11 - National “Pet Day”. Share a picture of your pet.

April 12 - Alison Bessessdotter, Award Winning Artist will share a slide presentation of her work - 10:30 a.m.

April 12 - Jerry B. Band - 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Come to lunch and if you find a spring flower on your tray, you will receive $5 toward your next bingo cards.

April 12 - Advisory Board Meeting -1 p.m.

April 13 - Volunteer Breakfast, by invitation. The Center will be honoring our volunteers and those of local community agencies - 8 a.m.

April 13 - Alison Bessessdotter will host a little bear pillow workshop - 11 a.m.

April 18 - Keystone Physical Therapy, Special Speaker - 11 a.m.

April 20 - Farmer Joe – Fresh fruit and vegetables - 10:30 a.m.

April 20 - Healthy Steps for Older Adults Class, 9 a.m.—2 p.m. Call 724-6846501to pre-register.

April 22 - National Earth Day. Volunteers needed to plant our spring flowers at the front of the building. Call to schedule your time.

April 28 -Twilight Bingo, Doors open at 5 p.m. Bingo begins at 6:15 p.m.

April 30 - Raise your Voice Festival, Monessen City Park, 12 p.m.—7 p.m.

Come speak with a Center representative.

Bus Trips for 2016 In conjunction with the West Newton Center for Active Adults, we have a variety of bus trips scheduled this year. See the West Newton Center for Active Adults ad for dates, prices and details. All trips depart from the West Newton Volunteer Fireman’s parking lot, Riverside Drive, West Newton with a second stop at Rt. 70/Rt. 201 Belle Vernon Park ‘n’ Ride. Cancellations are accepted only if you replace yourself. Call for a waitlist at 724-872-4976. Mail your check with your name and telephone number to West Newton Senior Center, 103 East Main St., West Newton, PA 15089. Every person traveling with us must sign a one-time release this year.

Check in at the Center often to see what daily and weekly activities we have. Just give us a call at 724-684-6105 or stop in for a cup of coffee.

Seniors for Safe Driving Schedules April Classes Seniors for Safe Driving presents highway safety education programs for seniors 55 years of age and older. The programs are certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Receiving this discount is mandated by Pennsylvania State Law. Mature driver improvement course helps drivers understand how aging affects abilities and provides insight about driving on today’s roadways.

Upcoming Classes: • April 4, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Primetime Senior Center, Bellevue, PA • April 6, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Redstone Highlands, N. Huntingdon, PA 15642 To register for a class, call 1-800-559-4880 or 724-283-0245. To register online, visit www.seniorsforsafedriving.com

CENTER IN THE WOODS APRIL EVENTS Center In The Woods is located at 130 Woodland Ct. in Brownsville and can be reached at 724-938-3554.

Happy Spring! Our daily activities include lab services, and lunch is served at noon. Please call us at least a day in advance to order lunch. Mondays we have watercolors, piano lessons, choir and bridge, Tuesdays include billiard lessons, chair dancing, Healthy Steps, bingo, dart ball and cards. Wednesdays involve Bible study, bean bag toss, basket guild, and 500 Bid, and Thursdays have chair dancing, Healthy Steps, bridge, jam sessions, and bingo. Fridays are special with Wii bowling and euchre.

We also have blood pressure screenings twice a month, foot appointments with the podiatrist, a beauty shop on W, TH, and F by appointment, massage therapy with Bethany by appointment, and our Jam session every Thursday at 1 p.m. with a lot of local, talented musicians! Every Thursday is popcorn day, and Friday is our pizza day! We also rent our dining hall out for different events. Call for more details!

April activities include: Friday, April 1 - Movie Day featuring The Martian at 1:15 p.m.

Friday, April 8 - Sing - A - Long with 2 Jolly Hearts at 11a.m.

Monday, April 11 - AARP Drivers Refresher Course 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (must make reservation) Friday, April 15 - Mon Valley Pool Tournament 10 a.m.

Saturday, April 16 - Evening "Spring Fling" Dance with Best Of Times 5 – 9 p.m. $7.

Monday, April 18 - Red Cross Presentation @11 a.m.

Wednesday, April 20 - Volunteer Dinner w/Howard Mincone 3 - 5 p.m.

Friday, April 22 - Paint & Sip/Silent Auction@6 p.m. $30.

Clairton Area AARP #1612 Plans April Meeting The Clairton Area AARP Chapter #1612 will hold their next regular meeting on Wednesday, April 27, at Wilson Presbyterian Church at 400 N. 4th Street, Clairton. New members are welcome.

Donuts and coffee will be offered at 9:30 a.m. A hot lunch will be served following the meeting and entertainment will be provided for a charge of $3 per person. Call Kathy at 412-854-0594 for a reservation.

Clairton Area AARP has several activities planned for 2016. Hot lunches are scheduled for six of the upcoming months; a June banquet and holiday lunch in December will take place at the South Hills Country Club; and July is the month of our annual picnic. Several day trips and two overnight bus trips are planned for the year as well.

Please join us to learn more about these upcoming events.

Call Barb at 412-714-4411 for more information.

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NEWS FROM THE VENETIA COMMUNITY CENTER Venetia Community Center, located at 800 Venetia Road, in Venetia, has the following events planned: Senior Lunches –We are sponsored by the Washington County Aging Services & the Southwestern PA Area on Aging. These delicious lunches are prepared by the staff of the Canonsburg Senior Center and delivered by our faithful volunteers to the center. All seniors are welcome. Suggested donation is $2. A blood pressure screening is conducted from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. prior to the lunch. A speaker or music is provided after the luncheon for your information and pleasure. Bingo is also offered by our organization.

April 14 – Guest Speaker will be a representative from the fire department April 28 – The Peters Township High School Chorus will perform under the direction of Mr. Perotti.

All seniors are welcome. To reserve your meal or for more information, please call Erma Grego at 724-941-6956.

Birthdays for April: Doris Butterworth; Martha Fecher; Irene Gordon; Sue Godson; Don Henderson. Anniversaries for April: Frank and Johanna Buri.

United Way’s ‘Open Your Heart to a Senior’ Initiative Seeks Volunteers Several partner agencies of United Way’s Open Your Heart to a Senior initiative need volunteers. Volunteers in all Allegheny County communities are needed yearround to transport seniors to medical appointments or to do shopping in the volunteer’s own vehicle. Volunteers can also do light yard, deliver meals, or help at senior centers. The number one volunteer service request by seniors in Allegheny County is a ride to the doctor. Do you have an hour a week or month to help?

For more information about these and other needs, please call the United Way helpline at 2-1-1 or email openyourheart@uwac.org.

Please register to attend an upcoming information session. Visit www.oyhs.org for more information.

Monessen Senior Center Puts Out Call for Vendors Crafters and vendors are wanted for a craft show at Monessen Senior Center, 1925 Grand Blvd., Monessen. The event is scheduled for Saturday June 11, 2016 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Registration is now open. $15 per table. Contact Barbara at 724-929-6514 for more information.

News from the AARP New Eagle Chapter The AARP New Eagle Chapter 4095 will meet at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at VFW Post 1409, 793 E. Main Street in Monongahela. Members will enjoy a covered dish luncheon followed by a short business meeting. Members with last names starting with A to M will bring a casserole dish. Those with last names starting with N to Z will bring a dessert.

Everyone is welcome to attend the meetings to enjoy the fellowship and the program presented by Kathleen Mancinelli.

If you are not yet a member of AARP, information on the benefits of joining AARP is available at www.aarp.org. For more information on the meeting, contact AARP Secretary Ginger Dlutowski at 724-258-3607.

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NEWS FROM THE WEST NEWTON CENTER FOR ACTIVE ADULTS West Newton Center for Active Adults, 103 E. Main Street, West Newton, can be reached at724-872-4976. Below are their upcoming events: Elvis Dinner and a Show Wednesday, April 27th at 5:30 p.m. featuring Eddie Steen impersonating Elvis.

Dinner includes family-style all-youcan-eat spaghetti or alfredo, salad, roll, dessert, coffee, ice tea, lemonade or water. Cost - $15. Limited seating available. Make your reservations early! Make check payable to West Newton Senior Center and mail along with your name address and phone number to 103 E. Main St., West Newton, PA 15089. Any questions, please call 724-872-4976 Living Healthy 2016 Penn State Extension Westmoreland County is presenting Nutrition for Life, Education Tracks (PA TRACKS) program. This program offers a series of senior wellness classes including the following: Eat Your Way to Health - April 4th Read the Facts – April 11th Choose Smart – April 18th Healthy Body. Healthy Mind – April 25th Shop Smart. Eat Smart – May 16th Come join us for some fun with food tasting and cooking demonstrations!!!

Party at the Carnival We are having an indoor Carnival Thursday, April 7th at 10 a.m. Play ping pong toss, ring toss, marble race, skee ball, target golf, duck pond to name a few. Join us for some fun games, treats including caramel corn and a good time.

Angels of the Aging We are taking donations for welcome packets to be distributed to the elderly who are involved in the Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging Guardianship Program. A few suggested items: combs, candy, packets of cookies and crackers, hand sanitizer, hand lotion, body powder, etc. Call for more suggestions. We

also need help knitting and crocheting blankets (we supply the yarn).

Healthy Step In Motion Exercise Classes Every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:30 p.m. we will have exercises to help reduce the risk of falling, build strength, and increase flexibility to improve movement and balance.

These exercises are great for arthritis!

Zumba Classes Every Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. $6 per class. Join us - all ages, and work at your own pace.

Casino Trips for 2016 Cost per trip is $25. The cost includes bus, driver tip, and casino bonus. We depart from the West Newton Volunteer Fireman’s parking lot, Riverside Drive, West Newton, at 10 a.m. with a second stop at Rt. 70/Rt. 201 Belle Vernon Park ‘n’ Ride at 10:15 a.m. Cancellations are accepted only if you replace yourself.

Call the center for a waitlist at 724872-4976. Mail your check with your name and telephone number to West Newton Senior Center, 103 East Main St., West Newton, PA 15089.

Every person traveling with us must sign a one-time release this year.

Save these Wednesday Dates: April 20th – Wheeling Casino, Wheeling, WV May 18th – Rocky Gap Casino, Cumberland, MD June 15th – Wheeling Casino, Wheeling, WV Bus Trips for 2016 We have a variety of bus trips scheduled this year. They vary in price and points of interest. Stop by or call for dates, prices and details. All trips depart from the West Newton Volunteer Fireman’s parking lot, Riverside Drive, West Newton with a second stop at Rt. 70/Rt. 201 Belle Vernon Park ‘n’ Ride. Cancellations are accepted only if you replace yourself.

We also offer a variety of daily and weekly activities – call use at at724872-4976 for more information.

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Election Day Luncheon Planned at Charleroi’s Holy Ghost Byzantine The Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church, 828 Meadow Avenue, Charleroi, is holding an Election Day luncheon on April 26th from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Soups: Chicken vegetable, rice and beef noodle.

Sandwiches: hot sausage and kielbasa and kraut, cabbage rolls, green beans potatoes and ham, macaroni salad. Ethnic platter: halupki, kielbasa and onions, green beans, mac salad, cup of soup, drink, and a piece of cake. Frozen potato cheese pirohy and/or cabbage pirohy and baked goods will also be available. Callahead orders for halupki: 724-825-6448.

Come and join us! Eat in or call ahead for takeout at 724-489-0500.

Former Weatherman Dennis Bowman to Present Program at the Men’s Breakfast at Pricedale Union Church Dennis Bowman, the former KDKA TV weatherman, as well as a famed ventriloquist, will be the guest speaker for Pricedale Union Church’s men’s breakfast on April 30th at 9 a.m. The men are encouraged to bring their children or grandchildren along for this special occasion since Dennis will be bring his puppet friends with him!

Last spring, Dennis retired from KDKA-TV after working there as the weather forecaster for ten years. His career in meteorology, however, spanned 43 years. He now travels with his puppet friends and speaks to groups and for different events. We are excited to have him at our church, located at 203 Johnson Ave. in Belle Vernon.

A tasty breakfast will be served with a

love offering taken for our speaker and to help defray the cost of the breakfast.

Men of all Christian/Judeo faiths are welcome to attend! No reservations are required. If you have any questions, call the church at 724-929-9588.

Upcoming Events at Elizabeth Baptist Church Dan Schall Concert -The public is cordially invited to hear Dan Schall of Dan Schall Ministries, Zelienople, in concert Sunday, April 10th at the 11 a.m. worship hour at Elizabeth Baptist Church, 735 Bunola River Road, Elizabeth. Dan's music and testimony conveys his love for Jesus and concern for his fellow man's eternity. A free will love offering will be received in appreciation of Dan. Indoor Flea Market, Soup, Food And Bake Sale - The Elizabeth Baptist Church is having their indoor flea market at 735 Bunola River Road in Elizabeth, PA on Saturday, April 30th, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. A large variety of "treasures" will be for sale, including electronics, decor, jewelry, kitchen, domestics, etc. The accompanying bake sale will include many homemade goodies. Food available will include stuffed cabbage, haluski, and kielbasa as well as American fare and homemade soups, eat in or take out. Outdoor table space will be available for a cost of $10 (bring your own table). Any inquiries may be made at the church office at 412-384-6464.

Shiloh Church Plans Monthly Prayer Breakfasts Shiloh Church, located at 2624 Brandis Ave. in South Park, will be having monthly prayer breakfasts on the first Saturday of every month throughout 2016 at 9 a.m. The cost is free; however, an offering is taken. Please RSVP to Kelly Gilliam at RefreshPrayer@gmail.com or call 412-

835-7220. The breakfast schedule for the next few months is as follows: In April, all who want to attend are invited, the May breakfast is just for women, and the June breakfast is just for men.

Also, the first Sunday in April at 10 a.m. we will be showing the movie ‘Woodlawn.’ It is free for all with free refreshments.

News from Walk in the Word Ministries Join us for service in our newly renovated sanctuary. We are located in the former Sutersville Presbyterian Church, 220 1st Avenue, Sutersville.

Parking is available in the graveled area around the church, along 1st Avenue in front of the residence, and at Millers Place Diner across the street.

Sunday service is at 10:30 a.m. and interactive Bible study is Tuesday night at 7 p.m. We will have a night of Praise and Worship the first Friday of each month at 7 p.m. This month it is April 8th. Prayer meeting is the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.

Come and experience what God is doing as we look to him to bring Revival back to the Mon Valley. We are a non-denominational ministry.

Everyone is welcome!

Women’s Health Mobile Visiting Eighty Four on April 24th Thomas Presbyterian Church, 1068 Linden Rd., Eighty Four, is hosting Cornerstone Care’s Women's Health Mobile on Sunday, April 24, 2016 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A nurse practitioner will be offering free breast exams and vouchers for free mammograms and follow-up. It is open to the community, and all women are welcome.

Health insurance is not required. There will be a basket raffle for a $50 gift card for all who schedule a mammogram and all who come will get a free gift!

Jefferson UMC Church Seeking Musician Jefferson United Methodist Church, located at 310 Gill Hall Road, Jefferson Hills, is seeking a church musician for Sunday morning worship. The services are 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. January through May AND September through December. During the months of June, July and August there is one service only at 9:30 a.m. The church has both an organ and keyboard - either instrument can be played for worship. There is no choir accompaniment needed. Please contact Rev. Sandra Marsh-McClain at skm401@verizon.net or 412-653-3222 for job description and more information.

Rev. Patricia Cherry to Speak at Mary & Martha Joy Fellowship The Monongahela chapter of The Mary and Martha Joy Fellowship of Come Together in Jesus’ Name 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, April 7th. There will be refreshments and fellowship at 6:30 p.m. with the meeting starting at 7 p.m. There is no charge; a free-will offering will be taken.

Please enter the church from the Chess St. side.

The guest speaker will be Rev. Patricia R. Cherry who, along with her husband, Pastor Walter S. Cherry, founded New Dominion Birth Kingdom Ministries of Washington, PA. Rev. Cherry, a graduate of The Shiloh Bible Institute, is a prophetic teacher of the Bible and an encourager and exhorter of the brethren.

All are welcome to attend. For further information please call: Virgie Vidil at 412-384-4882, Barbara Simpson at 724258-4293, or Charlene Pezzoni at 724258-4516.

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Prince of Peace Lutheran Upcoming Events Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 400 Old Clairton Road, Pleasant Hills, can be reached at 412-655-2168. Sunday services are at 8 and 10:30 a.m. For more information, visit www.poplutheranph.com.

Saturday evening service is held the 2nd Saturday of the month; this month it is on April 9 at 5:30 p.m. ALL are welcome.

An LGBT 101 presentation will be held on April 9, 2016 beginning at 11 a.m. and includes a light lunch. The aim of this presentation is to promote gradual but significant changes in how the LGBT community is perceived and treated.

Book Club will be held on April 28 at 7 p.m. Discussion on The Girl in the Spider’s Web by David Lagercrantz.

South Hills Assembly of God Church Releases Schedule of Upcoming Events South Hills Assembly of God Church, 2725 Bethel Church Road, Bethel Park, can be reached at 412-835-8900. Join us for Sunday morning service at 9 and 11 a.m. with a message from Pastor Kendall Harris. For more information, visit www.southhillsassembly.org.

CommuniTea, a monthly women's Bible study/fellowship for all ages, meets from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 1.

Hosted by Pastor Sue Willis with a variety of teachers/speakers. Theme: Favor.

RSVP. Free childcare available if preregistered with Sue at ext. 147.

A Miracle Healing Service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, April 4 with

Pastor Rick Kardell; music by Healing Waters Praise Team. Jesus showed that Divine Healing is a vital part of God's plan for mankind. Fast and pray; bring the sick and afflicted!

A new session of Grief Share, led by Pastor Pat Sutton, meets Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon OR 6:30-8:30 p.m. beginning April 7 through June 30. Grief Share is a safe, caring place to come and share your loss with people who understand and want to offer comfort and encouragement during a very difficult time in your life. Class consists of DVD teaching, followed by time for discussion and sharing. Start anytime; return for any of the classes you missed. Registration is $15 and includes workbook. Let us help you through this difficult time.

Kids’ Free Movie Night - 7 p.m.

Friday, April 8 featuring “Home.”

Popcorn, cotton candy. Family-friendly; all are welcome.

HonorBound Men's Ministry will hold a free men's fellowship breakfast 911 a.m. Saturday, April 9. Enjoy breakfast, testimonies and fellowship, with a Biblical message for men of all ages.

Women of Excellence, hosted by Pastor Sue Willis, meets at 10 a.m.

Tuesday, April 12. Encouraging, equipping and empowering through the word of God; for women of all ages. Theme: You! Are a Kingdom Woman. Light refreshments, fellowship, worship, the Word, and group discussion. Free childcare available if pre-registered with Sue at ext. 147.

"Going…Deeper Still" a Hearts to Worship women's event 7-9 p.m. Friday, April 15 featuring worship, banners, communion & testimonies. Childcare provided upon request by April 3.

Lunch Bunch Bible study and luncheon for adults meets from Noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 21. Cost is $6

and includes lunch. RSVP by April 19.

Royal Rangers Annual Spaghetti Dinner 4:30-7 p.m. Saturday, April 23.

Meal includes pasta (gluten-free options available), marinara sauce, meatballs, salad, bread, dessert and drinks. Cost at the door is Adults $8; Children $5; Family (2 adults, 3 children) $30.

Discounted pre-sale tickets available Sundays at the church or through Royal Rangers.

Gospel Women Prayer Group, a prayer and fellowship group led by Marge Kubany, meets at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 28.

Life Recovery, confidential Christian recovery group for any addiction, open meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesdays.

Elizabeth Mary & Martha Joy Fellowship to Meet The Elizabeth chapter of The Mary and Martha Joy Fellowship of Come Together in Jesus’ Name will hold its monthly meeting of praise and worship at New Hope Assembly of God, located

at 900 Peairs Rd., Elizabeth, on Monday evening, April 18th. There will be refreshments and fellowship at 6:30 p.m. with the meeting starting at 7 p.m. There is no charge; a free-will offering will be taken.

Our guest speaker, Rev. Sue Willis, is from South Hills Assembly of God in Bethel Park. She is the founder and director of the many-faceted “Abundant Life and Touching the Hem of His Garment Ministries.” She founded “Healing Beyond Survival,” a ministry to women who have been victimized by rape, and was very instrumental in the building of the “Redemption Home” in New Delhi, India which houses 28 young girls who would otherwise be swallowed up in sexual slavery. The precious anointing of the Holy Spirit permeates her teachings and brings not only revelation of His Holy Word but also healing and deliverance to those in need.

All are welcome to attend. For further information please call one of the following: Virgie Vidil at 412-384-4882 or Justine DeBellis at 412-384-3299.

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Entertainment Harmony Singers Announce Annual Show; Celebrate 50 Years of Entertainment The Harmony Singers of Pittsburgh are celebrating their 50th year entertaining people in the South Hills on Saturday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 24 at 2:30 p.m. at the Chartiers Valley Intermediate School, 2030 Swallow Hill Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15220.

This year’s show, “I Have a Song to Sing - 50 Years of Harmony,” features some of the group’s favorite songs from the past 50 years, including “Can’t Help Falling in Love with You,” “Dream,” and “Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat.” A special feature of the show will be the performance of “Pittsburgh Town,” words and music by the late composer Thomas (Tommy Earl) Frobe.

Originally formed as the Westminster Community Singers in 1966, the name was changed to the Bob Locklin Singers in 1967. In 1969, the first Don Brockett Musical Comedy Show was produced. The name was changed to the Harmony Singers in 1976 and, since that time, the spring show has become an annual event.

Cynthia G. Pratt is the choral director; Carol Karl is the accompanist.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and children under 12 and are available from cast members or at the door. Discounted tickets, $9 for groups of 10 or more, may be purchased in advance by calling 724-941-5343.

A free-will collection will take place after each performance for the benefit of the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. The food bank’s mission is to feed people in need and mobilize our community to eliminate hunger.

Information about the Harmony Singers is available at www.harmonysingers.org.

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ME! Live Music & Entertainment at Your Neighborhood Hot Spot!

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APRIL BALTIMORE HOUSE 412-653-9332 176 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills Wednesdays – Live Acoustic Thursdays – Karaoke w/ John Sarkis

DENNY’S ROADHOUSE 724-258-6232 3431 Rt. 136, Finleyville (Corner of Ginger Hill Rd. & Rt. 136) Mondays – Saturdays Exotic/Lingerie Barmaids 6 p.m. – 2 a.m.

E&E CLUB 412-835-9935 6495 2nd Ave., South Park Wednesdays – Pool League Sundays – Free Pool

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Elizabeth Forward Community Chorus Present ‘That’s My Jam’ The members of the Elizabeth Forward Area Community Chorus would like to invite you to their spring concert, titled ‘That’s My Jam.’ This show includes songs that you love to sing along with in your car. You know, that one you will sit and let finish before you go into the store!

The concert will be held at the Elizabeth Forward High School on April 29th and 30th at 7:30 p.m. and May 1st at 3 p.m. Ticket prices at the door are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and students. A discount of $2 is available on each ticket purchased in advance. Please call 412-751-0526 beforehand to purchase a ticket at the reduced price. Or bring this article with a canned food item for the Food Bank to the concert for the discount. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Meals on Wheels.

412-384-3630 1520 Rt. 837, Elrama 2 – Mark Cyler Duo 3 – “Buckos on the Deck Party” for the Pirates home opener 5 – Bar Bingo 6:30 p.m.

5 - “Not Your Father’s Root Beer” Promo and sampling 7 - 9 p.m.

7 – National Beer Day! Beer clearance sale 8 – 80’s Night Free Juke Box 9 – Regular Joes 11 – Paint. Laugh. Party.

16 – Bill Young 17 – Ladies Day Out Event 19 – Bar Bingo 6:30 p.m.

19 – Pittsburgh Passion Meet & Greet 23 – The Running Low Band

24 – Paint. Laugh. Party for Autism 25 – Paint. Laugh. Party 26 – National Pretzel Day 27 – Administrative Professional Day 29 – Todd Jones 30 – Shady Mugs

HEY ANDY SPORTSBAR AND LOUNGE 724-258-4755 1221 W. Main St., Monongahela 1 – DJ Paul 2 – The Country Rush Band 8 – TBA 9 – TBA 15 – TBA 16 – The Rocket Band 22 – Chilz

23 – Laces Out 30 – Regular Joes

ROY’S BY THE TRACKS 724-348-7118 3710 Rt. 88, Finleyville 1 – Rock-it Band 8 – Fynal Tyme II 15 – The Matt Barranti Band 23 – Sea of Heads 29 – The Bill Ali Band Sundays – Karaoke Wednesdays – Karaoke w/ Brett Saturdays – Karaoke

THE TROLLEY STOP INN 412-835-9600 6247 Library Rd., Bethel Park Fridays – Magician Jason Christopher 7 - 9 p.m.

THE HUNTING LODGE 724-348-7984 3529 Washington Ave., Finleyville Fridays – Free Juke Box 8 p.m. - close Saturdays – Free Juke Box 8 p.m. - close

RINKY DINKS ROADHOUSE 724-228-1059 339 Amity Ridge Rd., Amity 2 – Ruff Creek 17 – Girls Night Out w/ The Show 24 – Elizabeth Cook 30 – Stampede

RIVER HOUSE CAFÉ 724-565-5700 506 McKean Ave., Charleroi 2 – Strange Brew 9 – Michael Christopher Duo 16 – Mark & Wild Things (Church St. Amber Band)

VALLEY HOTEL 412-233-9800 1004 New England Hollow Rd., Jefferson Boro (Intersection of 837/ Coal Valley Rd.) Fridays – Open Stage Night - all musicians welcome 2 – Fools Errand 9 – Black Sunday 16 – Kings Ransom 23 – Rumpshakers ATTENTION: LOCAL BARS, RESTAURANTS & NIGHTCLUBS If you would like to be included in the monthly “PUMP UP THE VOLUME” section to promote and list your bands, please send us your list of performances each month.

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ELIZABETH’S MON RIVER ARTS RELEASES UPCOMING EVENTS SCHEDULE High School Musical, Jr. April 1 at 7:30 p.m., April 2 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., April 3 at 2 p.m.

All tickets $8. Reserved seating. Grand Theatre - 207 S 2nd Ave., Elizabeth.

Call for tickets at 412-405-8425. More information is at www.monriverarts.org.

Beginner’s Movement Jazz Technique Class April 8 through June 10 For Ages 8-12 and 13-17. Tuition is $150 for 10 weeks. Class is 5-6 p.m. for ages 812 and 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. for ages 13-17. Mon River Arts Studio - 206 S. 2nd Ave., Elizabeth.

Register by calling 412-405-8425 or download a registration form at www.monriverarts.org Auditions for ‘All Shook Up’ Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and

Sunday, April 24 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

For ages 14-18. Prepare 32 bars of a Broadway song, bring sheet music, and come dressed to dance. Mon River Arts Rehearsal Studio - 206 S. 2nd Ave., Elizabeth. Call 412-405-8425 for more information or log on to www.monriverarts.org. Show dates are June 23-26.

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Patsy Cline ShowFundraiser for EADC Saturday, April 30 at 7 p.m.

Patsy Cline Tribute Artist Cathi Rhodes returns to the Grand Theatre in a benefit concert for the Elizabeth Area Development Corporation (EADC). All tickets are $12. Tickets are on sale at Rockwell’s Red Lion, the Grand Theatre, Mon River Arts, and other local Elizabeth Borough businesses. Call 412405-8425 for more information or log on to www.downtownelizabeth.com.

5th Annual ‘Raise Your Voice’ Music and Arts Festival Planned The 5th Annual Raise Your Voice Music and Arts Festival will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2016 from noon-7 p.m. at Monessen City Park. The festival will feature local bands of varying genres, as well as local artists and vendors. This year’s festival will be held in memory of Taylor Egidi, a 2008 Monessen High School graduate, who passed away last year.

The Raise Your Voice Festival benefits Monessen Communities That Care (CTC), an initiative started in 2001.

CTC is a research-based youth delinquency prevention program that focuses on combatting risk factors in Monessen’s youth.

The purposes of the festival are to: give youth something positive to do and connect them to music and art; connect youth and adults; and bring Monessen and the surrounding communities together in one place for a positive purpose. Admission to the festival is free.

Food will be available for purchase. If you are interested in displaying artwork or photography or in being a vendor, please contact raiseyourvoice. monessen@gmail.com, or visit our Facebook event page by searching “5th Annual Raise Your Voice Festival”.

The following bands are expected to perform, with the addition of several others that are to be announced at a later date. Emcee: Lisa Lujetic.

Sue Gartland (Folk, Singer/ Songwriter - Washington, PA) Hear Tonight (Indie Rock/Pop California, PA) Scott and Rosanna (Acoustic Pittsburgh) Jonathan Bass (Christian, Rap/HipHop/R&B - Jeanette, PA) Vertigo (Rock - Greensburg, PA) Fry Jones (Indie/Punk - Pittsburgh, PA) Gregg Johnson (Singer/Songwriter Fredericktown, PA) Michael Chilzer (Rock, Alt, Top Hits - Monongahela, PA) Microwave Ramen (Alt, Punk Pittsburgh, PA) Ixora (Post-Hardcore/Rock Greensburg, PA) Acapella Stella (Pop Acapella California, PA) Isolated Incident (Alt/Pop Acapella California, PA) The Arcade (Alt. Rock Punk Pittsburgh, PA) Jessica Kovach (Acoustic - Monessen, PA)

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‘Rock ‘N’ Roll ‘50s Sock Hop’ Dance Planned for April 17th at the Haymakers in New Eagle A Rock ‘N’ Roll ‘50s Sock Hop Dance is planned for Sunday, April 17, 2016 at the Haymakers, 153 Main St., New Eagle. This is a great family get-together and the best form of exercise! Brian Lee encourages teenagers, singles (no partner required) or couples to get out their dancing shoes because he is throwing another dance party.

Cost is $12 and includes pizza and a dance lesson on swing/jitterbug from 6 - 7 p.m. Then dance until 10 pm. on a nice big wooden dance floor! Call Brian Lee at 724-3510219 for more info or private lessons.

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By Christen M. Stroh The weekends of March 11 – 13 and March 18 – 20 at the Grand Theatre in Elizabeth brought the characters of Oscar Madison and Felix Unger to life for both those who have been The cast of “The Odd Couple” familiar with them for decades as well as those from a younger generation. Both old and young alike can appreciate the plotline, which focuses on working to make a relationship work despite seemingly incompatible personalities. When fussbudget Felix is kicked out of his home by his wife, who intends to divorce him, he turns to his best friend, carefree and careless Oscar.

Set in the 1960s, this particular production did a good job of highlighting the timelessness of the notion that it takes a lot of work to get relationships to work, whether platonic or marital in nature. In a casting twist, the actors who portrayed Felix and Oscar switched roles each weekend – during weekend one, Michael Shahen played the role of Felix and Bob Rak played the role of Oscar. During weekend two, Shahen played Oscar and Rak played Felix. Director Tyson Sears said, “Having the actors switch up the roles really was a lot of fun – they both have very different interpretations of the characters, bring forth completely different perspectives.”

Rounding out the cast were George Montgomery, Bob Scott, Bob Ference, Michael Boyd, Vallie Brook, and Mandy Simpson.

“Working with this cast was really the best part of doing this show, for me,” said Sears, who noted how talented they are and how enjoyable it was to work with them.

“The Odd Couple” originally debuted in New York City in 1965 on Broadway.

The next production for the Mon River Arts Adult Mainstage Series is “Legally Blonde,” which will run May 6 – 8 and May 13 – 15.

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‘Blast from the Past’ Oldies Show Planned for April 22nd in Charleroi On April 22, 2016, the Charleroi Area High School auditorium will be hip-hopping to the oldies! “A Blast from the Past” Oldies Show Vol. III will be the show to see this spring, brought to you by the efforts of the Charleroi Area School District Education Foundation. Frankie Day of AM 770 is the Master of Ceremonies.

The play bill includes local Pittsburgh band The Marcels, who put the “Bomp” in the “Bomp-A-Bomp” way back in 1961 with their hit single ‘Blue Moon,’ and The Fabulous Hubcaps, singing and dancing together since 1974 as one of America’s favorite oldies show bands.

Come early and relive your teenage years with the classic car show that kicks off at 5 p.m. Our celebrity grill master, Charleroi Area School District Superintendent Ed Zelich, will be preparing your favorite hotdogs, burgers and refreshments while you stroll around looking at the cars. The doors will open at 6 p.m. with a lobby full of Chinese auction gifts. At 6:30 p.m. there will be an exciting performance by the Charleroi Area High School’s Show Choir, an energetic group of students that put on an a-cappella show that you have to see to believe! The Marcels start at 7 p.m. and perform until the 8 p.m. intermission. At 8:30 p.m. the Fabulous Hubcaps will dance onto the stage to begin their spectacular performance.

Ticket are $50 for VIP, $35 for reserved, and $25 for general admission. Please call Carol Claybaugh at 724-483-7075 or Kristin Marcy at 724-330-5002 to get your tickets now!

The Charleroi Area School District Education Foundation is a non-profit board that provides economic support to enhance the performing arts, athletics, academics and extracurricular activities through fair and consistent distribution of funds provided in collaboration with business, community and alumni to all of the schools in the Charleroi Area School District.

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Home & Garden Prepare Your Air Conditioner For Summer (NAPS)—Although the dog days of summer are months away, it’s never too soon to begin preparing for them. This includes taking a few simple steps to make sure your air-conditioning system is ready to properly cool your home.

Begin by clearing the area around your outdoor compressor, removing leaves, twigs and other debris.

Next, check the system’s filters, typically located along the return duct. Dirty filters can block airflow and reduce system efficiency, so it’s important to clean or replace them regularly, preferably every month when the system is operating.

Holes or separated joints in the ductwork can also impact airflow and efficiency, so turn your system on and make sure air is flowing properly through the vents. If you suspect a leak in the ductwork, hire a professional.

Use this time to caulk and weatherstrip around doors and windows. This often overlooked step will help keep cool air inside your home.

It’s also a good idea to add insulation around air-conditioning ducts when they are located in unconditioned spaces, such as attics and garages.

Contact a certified technician to do a preseason check of your system of the following: • Clean indoor and outdoor coils • Check your system’s refrigerant charge and adjust it, if necessary, to meet manufacturer specifications • Clean and adjust blower components to provide proper system airflow • Lubricate all moving parts (Continued on page 58)

Recent Local Real Estate Transactions Seller

Buyer

Address

Price

BALDWIN TOWNSHIP Martha Conniff SJ Group Christine Slivka trustee

Nancy George and Alice Joseph National Finance LLC Nicholas Balzer

2884 Highridge Drive 147 McNeilly Road 2904 Jameson Drive

BENTLEYVILLE James Liermann Gregory Stange

William Russell Ailes Jr. and Suzanne Ailes Jerry Honaker Jr.

308 Monongahela St. Richardson Ave.

BETHEL PARK Joseph Yelich McLean Lorenzi et al.

Estate of Leo Lawrence Hokaj Jr. Stephen C Matolcsy Pauline Nichol Elizabeth Manion Jan Toci Robert Brown Erin Echement et al.

Baptist Road Assoc. L.P. NVR Inc. Irene Hacker Mark Butler Frank Molinero Richard Thomas Adam Jarrad Foxson Baptist Road Assoc. L.P. Marianne Eddy Lisa Ernst Heddinger Mary Ellen Hagerty Purtell Angela Corrado Kenneth Backo Joseph Mancini Mary Sue Haynes et al.

Baptist Road Assoc. L.P. NVR Inc. NVR Inc. Denise Conway trustee US Bank NA trustee Deborah Harris Burkintas Estate of Ann Brown Darian McKinney Kathy Kruger Nancy Hennon South Hills Columbian Assn.

NVR Inc. NVR Inc. Baptist Road Assoc. L.P. Todd Murphy Peter Geddes Stanley Shadler Jr. et al.

Satwant Singh et al.

NVR Inc. Baptist Road Assoc. L.P.

John and Debra Kovac Dennis and Sherry Curry James Albert and Christine Arbogast Jack Pham and Nancy Ngjuyen Jacqualine Nicoll Russell and Carol Westerman Margaret Santoro Albert and Karen Marie Paschel Steven and Lora Doherty NVR Inc. Kenneth Wetzel Jr. and Stacey Wetzel J Robert Koehnke Jesse and Sarah Clark Alfred Cimino Jr. and Joan Pecht Parking Lot Painting Co. LLC Jamie Lynn Ilgenfritz NVR Inc. Stephanie Coyle and Terrance Coyle III Justina Marie Kress Damian and Julia Werts 40 North Renovations LLC Antonio DelGreco and Samantha Jean Hafner Ryan and Angela Marie Bialas Butler Construction Services NVR Inc. Kenneth and Lindsay Crowley Todd and Christine Murphy Shawn Klein Andrew Knuth III Brian McGinley Vanessa Neel and Samuel Polglase Austin Johnson Heather Schubert and Chase Martin Shawn and Dana Boyle Artis Senior Living South Hills LLC Matthew Doring Shaun Tomaszewski and Christopher Fox NVR Inc. Mei Lan Qin and Wei Hong Lu Nationstar Mortgage LLC Michael John Claudia Dezewick and Lenore Farmer Karen DeCarlucci NVR Inc.

6490 Braun Road 3363 Crestview Drive 621 Galway Drive 155 Highland Road 55 Highland Road Unit 101 1564 Holly Hill Drive 3103 Lenox Drive 5422 Library Road 5951 McPherson Ave. 1013 Millennium Drive 1029 Millennium Drive 283 Oaklyn Road 52 Oregon Trail 243 Regency Place 2825 South Park Road 2701 Summit St. 1021 Millennium Drive 3332 S. Park Road 5668 Willow Terrace Drive 2902 Bethel Church Road 2325 Casswell Drive 5989 Dashwood Drive 928 Delfield Drive 120 Graeser Ave. 2008 Millennium Court 2020 Millennium Court 2036 Millennium Court 249 Patterson Road 5015 Sherwood Road 5666 Tracy Drive 1519 Andrea Drive 5464 Florida Ave. 5585 Florida Ave. 1175 Grandview Drive Higbee Road and Baptist Road 2032 Millennium Court 2035 Millennium Court 1041 Millennium Drive 218 Santa Fe Drive 200 Broughton Road 1019 Glen Oak Drive 6094 Library Road 2024 Millennium Court 2049 Millennium Court

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$125,000. $1,221. $110,000. $250,000. $149,900.

$45,000. $89,000. $158,000. $145,000. $100,000. $180,000. $141,000. $146,500. $179,500. $78,000. $406,081. $159,900. $275,000. $356,400. $795,000. $136,000. $78,000. $150,000. $97,200. $380,000. $100,000. $159,000. $173,000. $112,000. $78,000. $356,195. $424,810. $172,900. $51,000. $205,000. $120,400. $165,000. $184,900. $136,000. $1,400,000. $429,105. $559,880. $78,000. $178,000. $3,933 by sheriff’s deed. $232,000. $116,000. $434,262. $78,000.

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Recent Local Real Estate Transactions Seller Jennifer Hayes Estate of Eileen Adams Kevin Morgan Brian Homes Inc. Gennaro Group LLC Estate of James Firrell Theresa Dziekonski

This month’s RealSTATs transactions for the following communities can be found on our website:

Price

Stone Financing LLC Robert Swatko Donald Sauer Eleanora Addis CARROLL TOWNSHIP Washington County Tax Claim Bureau

Antonio Ciotti

Estate of Pauline Woessner Veterans Administration Deborah Lynn Bogdan Vincent White Jr. estate et al.

Clarence Cichy Philomena West R&S Lighthouse LLC John Gorscak et al.

Unknown Address $4,393 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $62,180) by sheriff’s deed.

Antonio Giocomo Ciotti Unknown Address $4,393 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $26,180) by sheriff’s deed.

Antonio Giacomo Ciotti Unknown Address $4,550 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $26,180) by sheriff’s deed.

Giuseppe Pio Ciotti Unknown Address $4,550 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $26,180) by sheriff’s deed.

Antonio Giacomo Ciotti 215 Galbreath Drive $4,400 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $26,180) by sheriff’s deed.

Kenneth Wilson 15 Carroll Way $121,500.

Christopher and Melissa Carr 117 Rodgers St. $80,000.

Citimortgage Inc. 1927 Route 2023 $1,398 by sheriff’s deed.

Massari Properties LLC Route 88 $58,000.

Suzanne Bakey Fricke et al. and Charles Holman 132 Grant Road $4,000.

Robert Sckena 64 Carroll Way $160,000.

FB Residential Holdings LLC 1219 Country Club Road $155,000.

Rodney and Joyce Merritt 20 Grant Ave. $65,000.

CHARLEROI Yolanda Bastaich Sanders Family Irrevocable Trust Ascendere LLC Virginia Grace Paoly Persuda Victoria Dezardo Paulete Fisher

Gary and Kristina Talmich Charleroi Borough Ognian Hristov Capri Realty LLC Federal National Mortgage Assn.

Dennis Savinda

Washington County Tax Claim Bureau Washington County Tax Claim Bureau Washington County Tax Claim Bureau

DONORA Washington County Tax Claim Bureau

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David Darges 5840 Monongahela Ave. $162,500.

Matthew and Christina Huebner 575 N Street $175,250.

Christina Goyda and Douglas Shorthouse 100 Pickwick Drive $126,180.

Mark and Marissa Swanson 5937 Pudding Stone Lane $233,000.

Padro and Nicole Sanchez 3050 S. Park Road $132,000.

James Geudtner 2570 Summit St. $141,000.

William and Jenifer Klipfel 1408 Timberidge Drive $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $118,483).

Adam and Kelly Spinnenweber 2792 Tischler Road $248,000.

RHO Enterprises LLC 989 Willow Glen Drive $70,000.

Kenneth Loy 5661 Willow Terrace Drive $167,500.

LSF8 Master Participation Trust 5721 Wilson Drive $2,293 by sheriff’s deed.

Washington County Tax Claim Bureau

• Baldwin Borough • Brentwood • Jefferson Hills • Clairton • Fallowfield •North Belle Vernon • North Charleroi • Peters Twp • Pleasant Hills • Rostraver • Whitehall

Buyer

Michael O’Brien

Patrick Mercier Lee and Patty Rongaus Jermaine Allen Jermaine Allen and Amber Rusnak Estate of Rosemary Reo Homas Vayansky Jr. Stonecrest Income & Opportunity Fund 1 LColonial Impact Fund 2 LLC CR Properties 2015 LLC Shontae Nolley Susan Luciani Hope and Deborah Burkhardt Audie Eddy Steven D’emidio Bernard Haluch et al.

Myrian Gavin Kimberly Vukich Bank America NA

104 Lincoln Ave. 100 Lincoln Ave. 1205 Prospect Ave. 301 Crest Ave. 828 Crest Ave. 508 Seventh St.

$68,500. $68,950. $4,250. $21,500. $1,405 by sheriff’s deed. $3,200.

Unknown Address $561 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $4,912) by sheriff’s deed.

85 Castner Avenue Rear $25,000.

105 Bertha Ave. $17,064.

232 McKean Ave. $3,000.

430 First St. $4,000.

323 Second St. $11,500.

423 Second St. $15,000.

518-520 Fifth St. $17,000.

505 Eighth St. $30,000.

945 Thompson Ave. $1,379 by sheriff’s deed.

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Prepare Your Air Conditioner For Summer (Continued from page 54)

• Inspect the condensate drain for clogs that can cause water damage • Check thermostat settings and system controls • Tighten all electrical connections • Measure voltage and current on motors Taking these steps to prepare your air conditioner for summer will also help to extend the life of your system and save you money.

To learn more or to locate a Champion HVAC contractor near you, please visit www.championhomecomfort.com, or follow them on YouTube and @Champion_HVAC on Twitter.

It can be a cool idea to prepare your air-conditioning system before the hot weather sets in.

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Buyer

Address

Price

Deborah See Barbara Shaffer Donna Price Antia Bachetti Rachel Bohon Marcela Hynok

Neil Enterpise Inc. Federal National Mortgage Assn.

US Bank NA trustee Alaric Lewis Percy Law III James and Jason Dinardo

471 Eighth St. 110 Allen Ave. 117 Bertha Ave. McKean Ave. 1324 Meldon Ave. Thompson Ave.

$22,100. $1,434 by sheriff’s deed. $1,390 by sheriff’s deed. $15,000. $10,000. $34,500.

DUNLEVY Matthew Claybaugh

Joseph and Frances Mannina

27 Mannina Ave.

ELIZABETH BOROUGH Andrew Grese CNX RCPC LLC

Edward and Barbara Gonze Murray American Energy Inc.

Estate of Robert Blaha

Father & Son Property Investments LLC

914 Third Ave. $100,000.

2 Church St. $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $486,467).

203-205 Sixth St. 296 and 298 and 6 $114,000.

ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP Lora Lee St. Angelo Duck Ltd. Land Trust #386 Matthew Trumpie Estate of Vincent Vitori Robert Nahay Ronald Hallas Jr. Torgent Management Co. LLC Emily Barr John Kolesar Gloria Mae Lucza

Jason and Dana Seyerle Vision Real Estate Holdings LLC Selen Finance L.P. John Pope Jr. Jonathan Patterson Nancy Patton and Ronald Hallas Jeffrey Yosko Joseph Kustra Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

James Michaelson

304 Kennett Drive 518 Rothey Drive 1520 Scenery Drive 1530 Scenery Drive 1821 Turkeyfoot Road 141 Lake Drive 2207 Lindalan Drive 5820 Meade St. 1018 Old Hills Road 6735 Smithfield St.

$15,000.

$283,000. $11,250. $3,269 by sheriff’s deed. $128,500. $161,000. $80,000. $129,000. $55,000. $2,889 by sheriff’s deed. $195,000.

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Mary Jane Collage Craig Claflin Todd Turner Matthew Hewston Jason Yutzy DLJ Mortgage Capital Inc. Western Pennsylvania Humane Society In Care of Cats Inc. O. Elizabeth Kondor Joseph and Hilary Budd Ruth Ann Modic et al.

Natalee Forsythe Michael Pozzuto Thomas and Brianna Rothbauer Nomikos Patellis et al.

Eric Aigner and Angela Gulasky Robert Buckingham James and Darci Garofolo Matthew Shaner Fayette Resources Inc. Terri Slobodian Wallace Noll Jr. and Brandi Camper Robert Guffey Michael Benczo David Leake Jennifer Shaner and Steven Jarasiewicz Beverly Yansha Charles Edward Brown Elliott Weiss Haley Jerome et al. and Brennan Jerome VFC Properties 23 LLC Woodland Avenue One L.P.

1806 Hankins Drive 2 Locust Grove Road 1821 Turkeyfoot Road 1680 Fallen Timber Road 2729 Greenock Buena Vista Road 207 Mohawk Drive 148 Mt. Vernon Drive 203 Oxford Ave. 130 Walnut Drive 221 Arrowhead Drive 119 Dagette Drive Hayden Blvd.

543 Industry Road 2222 Lebanon Drive 508 Rock Run Road 2367 Scenery Drive

FINLEYVILLE Linda Dorisio

Cody Morgan

3123 School Place

FORWARD TOWNSHIP Ernest John Gill Jr. Connie Salka March Carol DeRosa

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

Scott and Stephanie Ash Gerald and Robin Lane

3425 Rainbow Run Road Elkhorn Road Pond Lane

MONESSEN Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

Antoinette Bartosik Rose Marie Staretz Mitchell Bachuchin Chad Boyd James Carter Estate of Alba Mallino Debra Henry Gilda Sparacino

Theocles Loriston Gary and Vickie Atkins Dante and Sarah Custodio Scott Taylor and Loretta Marie Maleski Daniel Sinsley Joelle Michelle Wall Kevin Miller Federal National Mortgage Assn.

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1041 Leeds Ave. 741 Rose St. 1028 Alexander Ave. 312 Chestnut St. 1618 Coolidge Ave. 36 Court Ave. 365 Balazia Ave.

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220 Knox Ave. 418 Oneida St.

$100,300. $18,000. $30,000.

MONONGAHELA David Lovell Estate of Joseph Popp John D & Mary Ferguson Trust Danny Cintella Random Properties Acquisition Corp. 3 Marceline Lavelle Estate of Roy Shultz Estate of Roy Shultz Stanley Swan III John Secrist Jr. Paul Spesak Housing & Urban Development

Jessica Beresh Dana Connors and Jason Buttlar Laura Demidio Community Bank Carmichaels PA Gina Latona and Tera Barkey Karen Langol Stacie and Richard Staffen Stacie and Richard Staffen Gary and Mary Beth Miller National Home Investors LLC Gary and Deborah Lenzi Richard Cameron

480 Ellen St. 706 Maple Drive 604 Mary St. 104 Tenth St. 1038 Fourth St. 603 Mary St. 411 Wall St. 809 Young Ave. 310 Eighth St. 707 Ninth St. 147 E. Main St. 457 Hudson Ave.

$111,500. $105,000. $99,000. $1,439 by sheriff’s deed. $15,000. $85,000. $25,000. $14,500. $19,000. $1,365 by sheriff’s deed. $19,000. $17,000.

NEW EAGLE David Hufnagel Patricia Radic Charles Browning

Tyler Hufnagel Jadd Investments LLC Bayview Loan Servicing LLC

122 Third Ave. Main St. 459 Second Ave.

$73,000. $95,000. $1,452 by sheriff’s deed.

NOTTINGHAM TOWNSHIP Federal National Mortgage Assn.

ZZ Holdings LLC Washington County Tax Claim Bureau Marcus Ondra

$69,000. $2,359

Patrick Marsiglia James Lowery

57 Blair Road 46 Vista Lane (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $16,679) by sheriff’s deed.

John and Diane Galanko 210 Walnut Drive Jacklynne and Barrett Brown 33 Arrowhead Lane

$368,000. $500,000.

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Joseph Roman NVR Inc.

Paul and Andrea Grimm Jill Velte Brittany Quattrone and Mitchell Pankiewicz Keith and Taryn Woznisky

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Spring Gardening Seminar Planned for April 2nd Washington County Master Gardeners presents their Spring Gardening Seminar on April 2, 2016 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Washington County Fair Grounds, Bldg. #4. Cost is $25. Sign up by calling the Penn State Extension Office at 724-228-6881. Speakers include Roxanne Swann – “Rain Harvesting and Native Plants”, Carol Chernega –“Pruning Workshop”, Betty Robison –“The Secrets of Growing Great Tomatoes.” Other activities include a silent auction, marketplace, door prizes and a raffle. Beverages and snacks available.

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William Santoro JPMorgan Chase Bank NA Shelly Thropp Edward DiGorio Jr.

John and Marlene Anne Murrio Dennis and Linda Phelps David Alberts 3D Legacy LLC

James Ganley Jr. Janice Falkenthal Hinkledir Raymond Wagner Estate of Joan Opferman Lucinda Niggel Southersby Development Corp.

Estate of Bernadine Mindzikiewicz John Carl Breitweiser DLJ Mortgage Capital Inc. Janeen Peretin Michael Laudato

Christiana Trust trustee Gregory Vogt Ronald Borne and Earl Holman Cletus Opferman Kerry Rae Bizila NVR Inc. Brian and Brittany Bahurinsky Stephanie Schalles Alan Investments 3 LLC Mary Kathryn Caler Adam Daniel and Danielle Christine Lyman

1931 Sleepy Hollow Road $132,000.

2152 Stewart Road $130,000.

600 Hidden Ridge Court 302 $119,500.

5482 N. Broad St. $117,000 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $127,530).

1018 Piney Ridge Drive $2,974 by sheriff’s deed.

2900 Sebolt Road $135,000.

3141 Triphammer Road $176,900.

3605 Brownsville Road $23,333.

6805 Hilldale Drive $121,000.

1695 Riggs Road $45,000.

1525 Amelia Ave. $126,000.

3000 Dara Drive $102,000.

6367 Helen St. $23,505.

500 Hidden Ridge Court 104 $128,000.

1013 Holly Lynne Drive $258,500.

SPEERS Estate of Robert Marks

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406 Elizabeth St.

UNION TOWNSHIP Donald Hurd Jr. Jill Kogelmann Diane Meyers Raymond Novak Mary Ann Allman Lawrence Kelley Philip Boscia Shields Asphalt LLC

Michael Davic Jacob Lawrence Patrick and Sarah Gustine Chester Smith Jr. and Jane Eleanor Smith Howard DeLong US Bank NA trustee David and Jill Esken Thomas Huckle et al. and Michael Paul Chavis

101 Via Reggio Way 10 Victoria Drive 3466 Cherry Ave. 114 Viareggio Way 204 Finleyville Elrama Road 34 Elrama Ave. 188 McChain Road 2115 Rankintown Road

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Library News BENTLEYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY 931 Main St, Bentleyville, PA 15314 724- 239-5122 w w w.washlibs.org/bentleyville Every Tuesday: TOPS, 5 - 5:30 p.m. weigh-in, 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. meeting.

April 4 - Bentleyville Historical Society meeting at 6 p.m.

April 7 - Jeff Berman StoryCorner 6. Jeff Berman from Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will perform “Max found two Sticks.”

April 13 - Block Party @ 1 p.m. Ages 3 - 6 and their family build with wooden blocks and other toys.

Wee Build 6 p.m. Ages 5 - 8 and their family build with different building kits April 20 - Family Craft Night @ 5:30 p.m.

Make a take home craft and sing some silly songs.

Board Meeting @ 7 p.m.

April 25 - Friends of The Bentleyville Public Library @ 6:30 p.m. Help support the library and plan fun events.

DONORA PUBLIC LIBRARY 510 Meldon Avenue Donora, PA 15033 724-379-7940 w w w.washlibs.org/donora Director: Donnis Headley All programs are free to the public. Tax forms and IRS forms are still available.

Board Meeting Wednesday, April 6, 2016 @ 6 p.m.

Flea Market & Book Sale Saturday, April 2, 2016 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Story Time @ 11 a.m.

Friday, April 1, 2016 Friday, April 8, 2016 Friday, April 15, 2016 Friday, April 22, 2016 Friday, April 29, 2016 Come join Miss Angie and her friends and listen to some AWESOME stories and really cool crafts. Recommended ages 6 months – 5 years.

Lego Club @ 1:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 9, 2016 Saturday, April 23, 2016 If your elementary school-aged children are bored and want to have some fun, come on down! Sign-ups preferred. Ages 6 – 13.

Wee Build @ 1 p.m.

Saturday, April 16, 2016 Recommended Ages 6 months – 5 years If you have a younger child who is feeling left out of the Lego fun come on down for

our Wee Build Party!!!

Bridge Club@ 3 p.m.

Thursday, April 14, 2016 Thursday, April 28, 2016 This club is for beginner through expert.

Please register.

Book Club @ 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 21, 2016 The group will be discussing the book “The Orphan Train” by Christina Baker Kline. They also begin to read “I AM MALALA” by Malala Yousafzai. Please register.

Knitting & Crochet Group @ 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 14, 2016 Thursday, April 28, 2016 Job Interview Help Anyone in the community that is 18 or older can get assistance in filling out job applications and help being preparing for an interview. Appointments are available Monday through Thursday starting at 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Each session may vary in time.

Community Garden Plots are still available for gardening.

Thank You… The Library and staff would like to thank the AARP and Stan for offering your serves to our community. We really appreciate all of your hard work in preparing taxes.

The Library and Miss Angie would also like to thank Miss Sonya and her staff for allowing us to be a part of her teaching experience and her students are such a pleasure to have in our Library.

WANTED! The Story Time children will be participating in the Library’s Community Garden, but they are in need of old gardening tools. If you have any old gardening tools you aren’t using, please considering donating them.

JEFFERSON HILLS PUBLIC LIBRARY 925 Old Clairton Road.

Jefferson Hills, PA 15025 412-655-7741 w w w.jeffersonhillslibrary.org PR/ Event Coordinator: Jane Milner Borough of Jefferson Hills Summer Recreation Program - for children ages 5 through 12: 9 a.m. to noon weekday mornings; $35 per child. Registration begins on April 15 at Jefferson Hills Library Program runs from July 5 through July 29 5-8 year olds will attend at Gill Hall Park 9-12 year olds will attend at 885 Park For questions, contact Jane Milner at jmilner@jeffersonhills.net

The Friends of the Jefferson Hills Library Annual Book and Boutique Sale will be held from April 8 through 10 at the Borough of Jefferson Hills Municipal Center. Proceeds benefit the Jefferson Hills Library.

The Friends will host a Preview Party on April 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. where guests will have first choice of books, boutique items, raffle baskets and appetizers and desserts.

Tickets are on sale for $10 at the Library before April 7 and $12 at the door.

Friday, April 8 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Book Sale Specials!

Saturday, April 9 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Specials plus BOGO on ALL books Sunday, April 10 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bag Day, $5/Bag; Boutique, 50% off YOGA - Beginners and Intermediate.

Wednesday Evenings 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuition is $5 per session or $ 7 for both sessions in the same week. No YOGA on April 6th or 9th.

Zumba Fitness - Monday evenings 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuition is $5 per class.

Decorative and Tole Painting Thursday evening April 28 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Please register.

Silent Tales of Richland Cemetery Wednesday, April 27 from 7 to 8:15 p.m.

The Jefferson Hills Library and West Jefferson Hills Historical Society will cosponsor “Silent Tales of Richland Cemetery,” featuring speakers telling the stories of the prominent people buried in the Dravosburg Cemetery dating back to the Civil War. Penn State Master Gardeners will present “Starting Plants from Seed” - Tuesday, April 12 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. FREE Please register.

Spring Story Times - for children ages 3 and up. Thursdays 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. and 1:30 to 2:15 p.m.

April 7 - “Colors are Amazing” April 14 - “Show and Tell” April 21 - Celebrate Earth Day by making a recycled craft April 28 - Moms are Special. We will make a special gift for mom

MONESSEN PUBLIC LIBRARY 326 Donner Ave., Monessen, PA 15062 724-684-4750 w w w.monessenlibrary.org Library Director: Dave Zilk a Pet Memorials Monessen Public Library & Cultural Center is now offering pet memorials as a lasting way of remembering a beloved pet.

Donations to the Pet Fund will be used to purchase materials for the Children’s and

Teen collection. Items purchased with these donations will have a special gift plate inscribed with the name of the pet, the pet owner, and donor. Letters of acknowledgement are sent to the donor and the pet owner.

A “Super Card Party” will be held at Monessen Public Library & Cultural Center, Monessen, on Sunday, April 10, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased at the Circulation Desk.

The annual Spring Book Sale will be held during the month of April in honor of National Library Week!

The Mon Valley Genealogy Forum will meet on Monday, April 18, 2016, at 5:30 p.m.

New members welcome! The group will discuss “Genealogy” in the news and cover new web sites for research.

For our 80th Anniversary, the Library is having a contest to see how many people will check out 80 items from Monessen Public Library & Cultural Center during 2016. At the end of the year, the patrons who become members of the “80 Club” will be entered in a drawing for a great prize!

Dr. Samuel Hazo will present a program called “The Past Won’t Stay Behind You” on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at 6 p.m. Dr. Hazo will use his own poetry to show how we all try to come to terms and try to understand experiences we have had.

Come meet the new Children’s Coordinator, Marsha Adams! Join us on Saturday, April 2, 2016 from 11 a.m. - noon for a “Read, Seed and Eat! Storytime.” It will be geared to ages 3 to 12. Children will learn about planting seeds/seedlings and return on consecutive Saturdays to nurture plants to maturity and enjoy edible flowers and produce in new and exciting ways.

Storytime is on Mondays starting April 4 at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Graphic Novel Book Club is on Wednesdays starting April 6, 2016: for ages 13-18. Teens will read and discuss various graphic novels by Gene Luen Yang, the American Library Association 2016 Honorary Chair for National Library Week.

Youth will also learn to make your own graphic novel with the help of graphic designers and area artists.

Saturday, April 16, 2016, from 11 a.m. to noon: National Library Week Celebration – “Libraries Transform.” Parents and children are welcome to celebrate with crafts and the story of “From Caterpillar to Butterfly”.

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————————————————————————————————————————— 66 messengerpaper.com CASTLE SHANNON LIBRARY 3677 Myrtle Avenue Castle Shannon, PA 15234 412-563-4552 w w w.castleshannonlibrary.org Library D irect or: Heather M yrah Spring Flea Market Sponsored by the Friends of the Castle Shannon Library on Saturday, April 9th from 8 a.m. -2 p.m. 25+ tables. Refreshments, 50/50 raffle and bake sale. Crafternoons for Adults and Seniors Join us the third Wednesday of each month from 2:30-4:30 p.m. This is an informal gathering and a chance to meet new people and learn new craft ideas. Adults ages 18 and over welcome.

Our next meeting will be Wednesday, April 20th. If you cannot make it in the afternoon, stop at the Library from 6 p.m.-8 p.m.

Movie in the Afternoon @ the Library Come to the Library on Friday, April 22nd at 2:30 p.m. to watch this true story starring Oscar winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio.

Superhero/Spy Training for Kids & Teens Calling all Superheroes and Spies between the ages of 2-14! Training will cover disguises, strength training, agility, brain-power, and villain destruction. Registration is required.

Tuesday, April 19, 6:30 p.m.

Makerspace for Kids & Teens We will be exploring how to create, build, and play with all sorts of fun and zany materials. Ages 7-14 (Families are welcome!).

Registration is required.

Wednesdays, 5:30-6:15 p.m.

Teen Spot For ages 12-18. Activities may include arts and crafts, board games, time on the Wii, or just hanging out with friends.

Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

MONONGAHELA AREA LIBRARY 813 W. Main St., Monongahela, PA 15063 724-258-5409 w w w.washlibs.org/monongahela Library Director: Tiffany Jean Fleet Monongahela Area Library will host Uniontown Poultry Association Secretary Krista Martin as she presents her class, ‘Backyard Chicken Keeping Basics.’ She will speak about the legality of chickens, chicken breeds, housing, feeding, health, predators, and answer questions from program attendees. Krista will also bring some chickens, cages, handouts, some books about chickens, and some chicken treats. This will be a most informative and fun time for one and all. The class is free, but donations are appreciated.

Story Time will be offered at two times through the end of April on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. and Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Story time is designed for children ages 30 months to 5 years old. Ms. Becky reads to the children and then completes a craft with them.

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Color Me Happy Hour is gearing back up. Designed for teens through adults. We provide free coloring pages as well as crayons, colored pencils, and markers. You may also bring your own coloring pages. Come relax and create with us on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. You may bring refreshments.

Family Block Party! Bring your children to an entertaining night with wooden building blocks. The block party will be held Monday, April 11th from 5:30p.m. to 6:30p.m. Hosted by Miss Becky!

Book Bites will meet on Thursday, April 21st at 1p.m. The book for April is “Still Alice” by Lisa Genova. All are welcome. If you plan to join in on the discussion and would like the library to get a copy of the book for you, please call us so we can reserve a copy for you.

The Ladies Grand Army of the Republic will hold a Children’s Design a Flag Workshop at the library on Saturday, April 23rd from 1p.m.-1:45p.m. and 2p.m.2:45p.m. Free materials will be provided to design a flag for those attending. First come, first served, meeting room space permitting.

Donations are voluntary and will be divided equally and given to Monongahela Bethel A.M.E. Church for William Catlin Memorial in Chess Park and to the Monongahela Area Library.

The Monongahela Area Library is the polling place for district 3-2 so make sure to come out and vote on April 26th.

The Writers Club will meet on the first and third Wednesday of the month at 6p.m.

All are welcome.

PETERS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY 616 East McMurray Road McMurray, PA 15317 724-941-9430 • www.ptlibrary.org Library Director: Pier Lee How to Help Your Children Pursue Their Natural Gifts When: Sunday, April 10 Time: 1 – 2 p.m.

Presented by: Nancy Jean Morrison Every child has special gifts that begin to emerge as early as four or five years of age, which parents and caregivers are in the unique position of observing and nourishing.

Identifying a young person’s talents can mean the difference between surviving the turbulent adolescent years or drowning in them.

This presentation is designed to help parents and caregivers discover and nourish the talents of those under their care.

A Special Program with Cindy Speck — Ventriloquist When: Sunday, April 10, 2016 Time: 2:30 - 3:15 p.m.

Kick off National Library Week by joining us in welcoming ventriloquist Cindy Speck to the library. Cindy and her friends will entertain, educate and inspire the whole family!

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Drum Circle When: Thursday, April 14, 2016 Time: 7 – 8 p.m. Instructor: Ed Boas Drum up some enthusiasm and teamwork with this family-friendly drum circle!

Together we will share our individual creative spirit through rhythm and generate an experience that builds community and better connects us to one another. Absolutely no musical ability is needed! Instruments will be provided. Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.

Celebrating Shakespeare When: Saturday, April 23, 2016 Time: 1 – 2 p.m.

Presented by: Jane Hollman Celebrate the life and works of William Shakespeare. On this 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, we are going to talk about his life and his work. Jane Hollman, a former high school English teacher and fervent Shakespeare fan, will provide some background of the English Renaissance and of Shakespeare’s contributions to his times.

Then she will lead us to identify Shakespeare’s relevance in our times. In honor of Shakespeare’s birthday, we will share a birthday cake!

Taste of the Township When: Friday, April 29, 2016 Time: 7 – 11 p.m.

Valley Brook Country Club Join us for our 15th Taste of the Township!

Get your tickets now — a limited number of tickets are still available for this annual community event featuring specialty dishes prepared by local restaurants, live music, beautiful gift basket raffles, and a terrific silent auction. Tickets are $50 per person and are available at the library’s circulation desk.

Bring a friend or treat a special someone to a fun-filled evening! We accept cash, checks and credit cards. All proceeds benefit your library.

WEST NEWTON PUBLIC LIBRARY 124 N. Water St., West Newton, PA 15089 724-872-8555 w w w.facebook.com/ WestNewtonPublicLibrary Spring is in the air and we have a great event just for you. On Saturday, April 9 at 11 a.m. the library will be hosting floral artist Lori Waryanko. Lori will help you create a wonderful springtime wreath that you can take home that very same day. The cost for the class and supplies is just $30 a person; bring wire cutters and scissors. Call 724972-3229 to RSVP. Please note payment must be received before the scheduled class.

Saturday, April 16 will be our monthly children’s event with activities kicking off at 11:30 a.m. Please call the library for more details.

Save the date for the Library’s Annual Mega Jewelry Sale and Book Sale on Saturday, June 4 from 9 a.m. to 3p.m. We will have hundreds of pieces to choose from with prices starting at just a $1. The book sale will include hundreds of books with paper backs for 25 cents, hard backs for $1, or fill an entire bag for $5. This sale will take place in conjunction with the West Newton Community Wide Yard Sale that day.

Updated information: please take note that the Stan Gordon lecture will take place on Saturday, June 18 at 11:30 a.m.

The event will take place at the West Newton Senior Center at the corner of Main and Water Street. Stan will be discussing updates on local activities and will have copies of his books available for signing. There is a suggested donation of $5 per adult.

The West Newton Library would like you to consider donating any of your unwanted jewelry and books that you may come across during your spring cleaning to the library. All of your items will be put to good use will all proceeds raised going back to help keep the doors of the library open.

If you would like to make a donation to the library during our annual fund drive, just print out a copy of our fund drive letter and mail it back to the library. Every penny counts, especially since the library receives NO state funding.

The library is also looking for volunteers to help work at the library from filing books to organizing. The library is open Monday and Thursday from noon to 6 p.m., Wednesday from noon to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you are able to give a few hours, please give the library a call at 724-972-3229 for more details.

WHITEHALL PUBLIC LIBRARY 100 Borough Park Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15236 412-882-6622 w w w.whitehallpubliclibrary.org FAFSA student financial aid workshop Saturday April 2 @ 10 a. m. - 2 p. m.

Attention: Parents and Students— There will be a FAFSA representative here to help you fill out your online forms. Register upon arrival.

BUS TRIP! — Flowers and Femmes Fatales: A Trip to Phipps Conservatory and The Frick Museum - Saturday April 2 @ 11 a. m. - 4 p. m. Let go of winter and say hello to spring with a journey to two of the city’s hotspots, Phipps Conservatory and The Frick Museum! Admittance: $45/person - Forms can be completed at the library. Space is limited.

Outside The Lines-Adult Coloring Party - Sunday April 10 & 24 @ 2 p. m. -3 p. m. Bring your favorite coloring books and tools (we’ll have some here, too!) and engage in fifty shades of play! No experience neces-

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Children’s Author Will Hillenbrand Visits the Whitehall Public Library Thursday April 21 @ 10 a. m.

Will Hillenbrand will be at the library as part of Pennsylvania’s One Book, Every Young Child Initiative. Kite Day is this year’s book selection for One Book, Every Young Child. Each child in attendance will receive a free signed copy of the book. Activities will include crafts, snacks, and games. FREE Registration required.

WWII History Discussion Group Wednesday April 27 @ 9:30 a. m. -11:30 a. m.

This program is open to all who are interested in military history and World War II. Veterans and non-veterans alike are welcome to join this lively group that meets on the last Wednesday of every month to discuss military conflicts and history. We watch films and war-era shorts, read literature, and talk about all things WW II. No registration.

Thomas the Tank Engine Storytime Saturday April 30 @ 11 a. m. All aboard for storytime! Join us for Thomas the Tank Engine stories and activities. This program is for toddlers—kindergarteners and their caregivers. FREE - Registration required, call 412-882-6622.

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Sips and Strings: A Musical Tea Party Saturday May 7 @ 2 p. m.

Special Spring Fundraising Event! – Tickets on Sale Now! You are chord-ially invited to a special program that celebrates music in the merry month of May! The library is proud to present Pittsburgh Symphony musicians violist and violinist Joshua and Emily Kelly (son and daughter-in-law of our own library director), who will perform beautiful string duets. In addition to the music, we’ll have teas and treats for you to raise to your lips while raising your pinky! Perfect for Mother’s Day! Bring your favorite tea cup and saucer!

Advanced tickets only for $35/person available at the library.

For a complete list of programs, please visit us online.

PLEASANT HILLS PUBLIC LIBRARY 302 Old Clairton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15236 412-655-2424 w w w.pleasanthillslibrary.org Library Directo r: Sharon Julian-Milas Adult Programs Conversation Salon meets Friday April 1, from 1 to 3 p.m. The group discusses topics of interest on a variety of subjects and welcomes newcomers with opinions and open minds. Refreshments served.

The Murder and Mayhem Murder Mystery Book Club meets Monday, April 4 at 1 p.m. to discuss No Rest for the Dead by

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26 authors. Newcomers welcome. Killer desserts served. Books available at the front desk.

Tai Chi classes begin Wednesday, April 6 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for 8 weeks. Suitable for beginners and experienced students. Class taught by Judy Crow. $50 fee payable at the first class. Registration requested.

The Library is offering How to Write and Publish a Short Story beginning Thursday April 7 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. taught

by Sheldon Higdon. The 8-week program will focus on the craft of the short story.

Students will write an original 2,500 word short story, and be ready to submit their polished stories for possible publication by the end of the session.

The 10-week Spring Wise Walk program begins Wednesday, April 13 at 9 a.m. with a short information meeting in the Library followed by walking at South Park.

For the remaining nine weeks participants will meet in the Children’s Playground parking lot in South Park at 9:30 a.m. and walk along Corrigan Dr. Registration requested.

Children, Teen, and Family Programs Preschool Storytime: Tuesdays through April 26 at 10:30 am and 1:30 p.m. Explore different themes through stories, songs, crafts, and a snack. For children ages 3 ? to 6 years old, with or without a caregiver. No registration necessary.

PJ Family Story Time – Laugh Out Loud: Monday, April 4 at 7 p.m. Laugh out loud with Miss Terry while we share stories, sing songs, play games, make crafts, and enjoy a delicious snack. Wear your PJs and bring a stuffed friend to join in the fun.

Family program. Please register by calling 412-655-2424 or emailing riesent2@einetwork.net Evening Baby Book Nook: Tuesday, April 5 at 7 p.m. Join Miss Terry on the first Tuesday of every month in the evening for nursery and action rhymes, songs, books, and so much more. For children ages birth to 2 years old, with a caregiver. No registration necessary.

Tail Wagging Tutors: Saturday, April 9 at 2 p.m. The dogs are back at the library.

Trained therapy dogs will be here hoping to hear a story or two. Practice your reading skills while enjoying the company of some furry friends. For children ages 4 and up — reading ability encouraged but not required.

Please register by calling 412-655-2424 or emailing danylod@einetwork.net Craft Closet Clean Out: Saturday, April 23 at 12:30 p.m. Stop by the library anytime between 12:30—3:30 p.m. and let your imagination run wild as you make a fun craft or two from our surplus supplies. We have tons of odds and ends you can use to make your very own unique creations. Family program.

No registration necessary.

For a complete listing of programs, please visit us online.

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ROSTRAVER PUBLIC LIBRARY 700 Plaza Drive, Belle Vernon, PA 15012 724-379-5511 w w w.rostraverlibrary.org Library Director: Ruth Ann Zupan Penn State Master Gardener Sherry Capko will be on hand for an all-ages program, “Fairy Gardens For You.” Come learn about one of the hottest new trends in backyard and flower gardening, just in time for planning for this season. Fairy gardens make a great family project - find out how to do it April 21 at 6:30 p.m. Please register in advance at the library or by calling 724-3795511 Rostraver Public Library has collected original poetry from area students and adults in anticipation of National Poetry Month.

First-place prizes will be awarded in each age category. Winners will be announced April 12 at 6 p.m. in a Poetry Fest and Awards Ceremony. The evening program is free and open to the public.

The Knitters meet each Tuesday and alternate the time between afternoon and evening. Please call the library at 724-3795511 for the time schedule.

The Book Club will meet at 1 p.m. on April 13. Jeffrey Archer’s “Only Time Will Tell” will be discussed. New members are always welcome.

Preschool Storytime for those 3-5 years of age meets on Thursday and Friday morning. Preregistration is required. For space availability, please call the library Francine Herent Miceli will present a program on Zentangle, a creative process to relax and de-stress, on Tuesday, April 26 at 7 p.m. The “Yoga for the Mind” takes repetitive drawing to create beautiful images.

Reservations are necessary in order to have materials on hand. Please stop by the library or call 724-379-5511 for more info.

Ashley LeDonne will present a program on using essential oils in a practical application on Saturday April 30 at 1 p.m. Please call the library for more info or to register for the program.

JOHN K. TENER LIBRARY 638 Fallowfield Avenue Charleroi, PA 15022 724-483-8282 “Like” us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/johnktenerlibrary) and receive up-to-date notices of ongoing activities and special events.

We’re looking for volunteers! Do you knit, teach yoga or zumba?? Please call – we need you!

April 14th – BOOK CLUB – The selection for this month is: Among the Ten Thousand by Julia Pierpont.

Pick up your copy at the front desk and please remember to return them promptly.

New club members are always welcome; join the discussion at 3 p.m.

April 21 – Free Play Block Party from 11 a.m. - noon – Let the creativity flow! Geared to younger children, but all welcome!

April 24 - Antiques and Collectibles Auction – at 1 p.m. in the Market House! A wide array of items will be available. Gates open at 11 a.m. Lunch available.

Save the Date! May 19 – Magic City Open – check out next month’s paper for more details!

Don’t forget to check out online book club! Patrons can have access to online book clubs through Dear Reader (click on the link from the library’s website). You can sign up for as many clubs as you want, and the beginnings of the books will be sent to you-some each day for five days. If you want to keep reading, you can come to the library to check out the book, or access it through Overdrive.

There is an online forum where you can share their thoughts about the book. Give it a try today! This service has been donated to the WCLS by BUDD BAER! Remember we offer curbside book pickup.

Don’t feel like getting out of your car? Give us a call and we’ll run it out. Please call for details. Not available at all times.

Coming soon! Gardening talks, Bowling for bucks with the Monongahela Library and Charleroi Lanes Summer Reading

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SPORTS Gym Dandys Competition Group Takes 2nd Place in Washington, PA Meet The Gym Dandys Level 3 team placed 2nd in the Winter Face-Off Meet held in Washington, PA on February 20th.

Pictured are (in front): Hannah Kunschick; Row 2: Emily Rose, Bella Roberts; Row 3: Ashley Grace, Taliyah Jeffe, Kiana Sanders, Allison Wheat, Mia Manalo; Row 4: Coach Danielle Salentro, Halle Stimpson, Veah Pettigrew, Delaney Krock, Sarah Spencer, Lydia Wilson, Hannah Ridge, Cassidy Rega, and Coach Heather Duckworth.

Gabonay’s Traveling Golf Group Launches for 2016 Attention, golfers! Are you looking to play golf when you want to, without being tied down playing in a league? Check out this traveling golf group. This golf group is not a league. It is set up so that you can play whenever you want to play.

You pick the day and course that you want to play. All you have to do is sign up a week in advance, when you want to play. The teams will be picked each outing.

You will be notified by e-mail or a phone call to let you know the tee times. To help defray the green fee and the cart cost, we will use the Cancer Book ($30) and the Players Pass Book ($20) as well as senior discounts.

The membership fee is $25. You will get a complete season schedule with the dates, courses, green fee and phone number of each course. You will also get the phone number and address of each golfer in the group. You will get a handicap index card with your handicap after 10 plays. We had 42 golfers in the group last year.

Contact Bob Gabonay at 724-872-9598 or at 201 N. 3rd Street, West Newton, PA 15089.

SOUTH HILLS MEN’S SOFTBALL LEAGUE REGISTRATION OPEN Registration is open to teams and/or players wanting to play in the Men’s' Church Softball League of the South Hills. Games are played as doubleheaders on Saturday afternoons / evenings and sometimes Fridays based on schedule and time requests. Our normal season begins in May and runs through July, depending on teams. Games are played in Bethel Park or Bridgeville. Entry fee is per team or by individual. Contact Bob Keibler, League Commissioner, at 724-518-6072 or rkeibler@nacahtech.com.

Mid Mon Valley All Sports Hall of Fame Banquet Set for June 17

John Ballein

Attorney Keith Bassi

Bobby Burns

Jim Edwards

Dr. Joseph Fedorchik

Ken Kulak

Brigadier General Dave Papak

Wilbert Otto “Barney” Wolfe

The Mid Mon Valley All Sports Hall of Fame will hold its 23rd annual banquet at The Willow Room in Rostraver Township on Friday, June 17, at 5:30 p.m. This year, eight new inductees will be welcomed into the mythical Sports Hall of Fame conceived by newspapermen Floyd France and John Bunardzya. With the Class of 2016, the total number of inductees is now 236. The original Mon Valley Sports Writers Hall of Fame started in 1951 with the selection of Stan Musial and Bert Rechichar.

The Class of 2016 is comprised of: Brigadier General Dave Papak; Bobby Burns; Jim Edwards; John Ballein; Ken Kulak; Dr. Joseph Fedorchik; Attorney Keith Bassi; and the late Wilbert Otto “Barney” Wolfe.

The MMVASHOF selection committee includes Chairman Brian Herman; Carl Crawley, Jr.; Dale Hamer; Tom Jenkins; Bill Kubin; Randy Marino; Stan Milchovich; Steve Russell; and Bill Hughes.

The Mid Mon Valley All Sports Hall of Fame is one of 28 chapters of The Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame, which is made up of four geographical regions.

Organized with its induction class in 1963, the state ceremonial dinner rotates between the four regions. The Mid Mon Valley chapter has inducted 20 members into the State Hall of Fame.

The Mid Mon Valley Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame is pleased to welcome these Mon Valley sports standouts.

Along with the Hall of Fame inductees, eighteen senior scholar athletes from local Mon Valley high schools will also be honored. Those high schools include Belle Vernon Area, Bentworth, Brownsville, California, Charleroi, Elizabeth Forward, Monessen, Ringgold, and Yough.

Tickets are $40 and seating is limited. To reserve tickets contact Steve Russell, Hall of Fame General Chairman, at 724-258-3823 or email at stephenrussell1106@comcast.net. Sponsorships are appreciated for the banquet program book.

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UNION FINLEY MIDGET FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES 2016 REGISTRATION Come and join the Bear Nation! The Union Finley Midget Football Association will have registration for football players and cheerleaders for the 2016 season.

Pictured are seniors (l-r) known as “The FAV Four”: Christian DeCarlo, Jacob Jenkins, Connor Paoletti, and Will Sorton, along with the Red & Black Club Premiere Presidential Award winner, Steve Vidovich.

The Elizabeth Forward Warriors Basketball Boosters recently held their annual Red & Black Awards Banquet, celebrating the 2015-2016 season at the Sunset Room in Elizabeth Township.

The team was led by head coach Sam Kosanovich, along with his two assistants, Ken Gibbs and Chad Scott.

Featured speakers at the event were former Pittsburgh Steeler and Super Bowl defensive back Russell Stuvaints and former Clairton, Norwin, and Elizabeth Forward High School head coach Tom Berich.

Pictured (l-r) is the Elizabeth Forward coaching staff: Assistant Coach: Chad Scott; Head Coach: Sam Kosanovich; Assistant Coach: Ken Gibbs.

Pictured are (l-r) the 2015-2016 Elizabeth Forward Basketball Red & Black Premiere Club Awards winners - Ed Jenkins, Lois Verminski, and John Paoletti.

Clairton City School District Honored for Work on Athletic Fields Pioneer® Athletics proudly announces that Clairton City School District has been selected as a WINNER of the 2015 Fields of Excellence® Award.

As a winner, Clairton City School District will receive a certificate of recognition and a Fields of Excellence banner that they can proudly display at their winning field. Pioneer may also use their winning field picture in upcoming publications and annual calendar.

Pioneer understands that excellence in athletic field maintenance goes unrecognized and often unappreciated. The Field of Excellence Award Program honors outstanding athletic fields and the hardworking field crews who diligently maintain them. The Fields of Excellence Award Program was established in 1997 and has honored over 835 athletic fields from around the country since its creation.

Colleges, universities, high schools and park & recreation departments from all over the United States submitted photographs, letters of recommendation and application forms describing their institutions detailed athletic field maintenance program. A rigorous judging process yielded 84 winners from a pool of over 250 applicants, with two athletic fields selected as scholarship winners.

April 10, 2016, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Ringgold Middle School (back of school) Union Finley has been successfully competing in the Mon Valley Midget Football League for 42 years. This program has been and continues to be a successful feeder program for the surrounding school districts which the players from Union Finley represent. Many graduates of this program have gone on to be members of WPIAL and state championship teams for their school districts. Due to the success and longevity of our program, Union Finley continues to offer among the least expensive registration fees in the Mon Valley Football League, with minimal fundraising required, and special family rates for two or more participants.

Registration Fees: $60 single player/cheerleader $100 family rate $10 uniform deposit per child (Deposit will be returned after equipment turn-in) Registration is open to all boys and girls in the Finleyville, South Park, Monongahela, Donora, Elrama, Thomas Jefferson, Bethel Park, Peters Township, and Nottingham Township communities. for Tiny Mite (Flag), 5, 6- and 7-year-olds; Termites, 7-, 8-and 9-year-olds; Mighty Mites, 10-11year-olds; and Midgets 12-13-year-olds, for both football and cheerleading.

The league provides all equipment and uniforms. The child’s age on the date of July 31 determines the age group he or she will be placed in.

If you are interested in joining or unable to make it to signups, please contact Jeana Quattrone-Resnik, President of U.F.M.F.A, at 724-554-6066 or email us at unionfinleyfootball@gmail.com. Thank you and LET’S GO BEARS!

Ringgold Youth Wrestling Names Four Winners from PA Junior Olympic Tournament Ringgold youth wrestling had four place finishers Saturday, 3/19, at the Area IV PA Junior Olympic wrestling tournament at Cannon MacMillan High School.

Dennis Hawkins III, 8 and under 75 lbs 4th place

Brandt DeLuca, 6 and under 40 lbs, 3rd place

Demetri Lowe, 6 and under 60 lbs, 1st place

Owen Conroy, 6 and under 65 lbs, 1st place

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School News...School News RESN Visited by Officer Drago On Friday February 26, third grade students in Mrs. Anselmino’s, Mrs. Yonkers’, Mrs. Parzich’s, and Mrs. Schmeltz's classes had a very exciting day.

Third grade is involved with a unit of study in which they learn about police dogs and service dogs. As such, the classes enjoyed a wonderful visit with Officer Matthew Mancini and his K9 partner, Drago.

Officer Mancini works with the North Strabane Police Department with Mrs. Schmeltz's husband, Matt.

Officer Mancini was kind enough to share more information regarding the importance of his partner Drago. It was a great experience for the third graders to see a real life K9 police dog. It will be a memory they will never forget.

RESN First Grade Class Receives Package from Book Artist Mrs. Moranelli's first grade class at Ringgold Elementary School North (RESN) read the stories "Sea Animals" and “Starfish.” The class enjoyed the stories very much.

They were very impressed by the stories’ illustrations, done by artist Robin Brinkman. Ms. Brinkman is a talented illustrator of many books about animals and nature.

She uses vibrant colors and pays close attention to details when illustrating a book.

As a class project, the students wrote to Robin Brinkman and asked questions about her artwork. They were pleasantly surprised when a week later they received a package from Ms. Brinkman that contained a letter answering their questions, posters, and books she had illustrated, to be added to our classroom library.

The class was so excited about the response to their letter and hopes to write to other authors and illustrators in the future.

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Ringgold Elementary School North Continues with Construction Projects Ringgold Elementary School North (RESN) has RESN Principal Ross E. Ference is pleased with conbeen undergoing a facelift this struction progress and the new rooms. school year. Some of the final results are being revealed, as new rooms have been completed and filled with classes and teachers. In February, kindergarten and first grade teachers moved into their new rooms, equipped with computer learning areas, additional space for mat/floor time, and in-classroom restrooms and sinks. Additional construction pictures can be view at www.ringgold.org.

Third Grade Students at Jefferson Elementary School Become Chemists for a Day Third graders at Jefferson Elementary donned their white lab coats (or white t-shirts) with laboratory notebooks in hand and headed to the STEAM Lab to conduct chemical tests for the afternoon. The students have been studying chemical reactions as part of their science unit and were excited to begin their laboratory experiments.

Classrooms were divided into small groups to work and collaborate together on each experiment. Students were charged with testing a variety of unknown solids to see how the chemicals would react to the liquids they were given at their lab tables. The lab tables contained several unknown substances, each labeled with a different letter and color-coded, and students mixed the contents with different liquids such as water, vinegar, iodine, cabbage juice and direct heat. Before beginning their experiment, students had to predict how they thought the substances would react together and record it in their lab notebooks. The students recorded all of the data in their notebooks for each experiment.

The students were deeply engaged and enthusiastic throughout all of the experiments. The teachers enjoyed viewing the excitement on their students’ faces when they observed the results of their experiments. The teachers agree that “Inspiring an interest in science at a young age can help kids grow up with the tools needed to form questions about the world around them and make decisions based upon their own reasoning.”

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RESN’s First Art Show a Big Success Ringgold Elementary School North had their first ever art show on February 25, 2016. There were many participants and many winners!

Miss Allegheny County PA Collegiate 2016 Reads to Jefferson Elementary Third Grade Class Travis Chropka’s third grade classroom at Jefferson Elementary had a special guest reader this week. Susan Fancsali, a Pleasant Hills resident and the reigning Miss Allegheny County PA Collegiate 2016, visited the classroom and read the children a book, wearing her pageant crown and sash. She even gave each child a special bookmark in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday.

After listening to the book, students had the opportunity to ask Ms. Fancsali all about her pageant experiences and what she is studying in college. Ms. Fancsali is currently working on her master’s degree in business and spoke to the students about the importance of reading and getting a good education. The students were very interested in her career plans as well as her future pageants.

Ms. Fancsali will compete at the end of July for the title of Miss Pennsylvania Collegiate. All the students were pleased to find out that she gets to keep the crown and sash after her reign is over!

The highlight of the visit was when Ms. Fancsali let every student try on her crown. She even participated in the Jefferson Elementary morning announcements and posed for group photos.

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McClellan Elementary Celebrates the Seasons with the Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania

The Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania provided an educational and cultural program for students enrolled in the gifted program at McClellan Elementary in West Jefferson Hills School District.

Katsuko Shellhammer, educational outreach coordinator for the JapanAmerica Society, taught the students about the cultural significance of the four seasons in Japan. Japan holds different festivals to celebrate the change in the seasons. The students got to experience Hinamatsuri (Girl’s Day) which is celebrated on March 3. They had the opportunity to dress in traditional Japanese Kimonos and learn how to sit on tatami mats. The students enjoyed wearing the kimonos so much that they decided to keep them on for the entire program.

Katsuko explained that Japanese children dress in kimonos for special occasions, and that the color and weight of the kimono fabric changes with each season.

Students also learned about the art of origami and made their own paper dolls and cranes to mark the celebration of Hinamatsuri.

William Penn Elementary’s Annual ‘Pennies for Pets’ Campaign Raises Over $1,300 Big thanks go out to William Penn Elementary School for raising over $1,300 for pets. Each class collected monetary donations, and pet items were collected, as well as supplies for local animal shelters and rescues. Pet organizers Mrs. Hoover, Mrs. Traeger, Mrs. George, and Mrs. Ruschak helped students to raise both money and awareness for Responsible Pet Owner’s Month.

The list of shelters is: Gaydos-Behanna Kennel; Frankie's Friends Cat Rescue; White Oak Animal Safe Haven; In Care of Cats; Angel Ridge Animal Rescue; Washington Area Humane Society; Skye's Spirit Wildlife Rehab Center; and Hope for Paws in Los Angeles, CA.

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Monessen/Rostraver Rotary’s Announces February Students of the Month

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“The Addams Family: The Musical” Astounds at Monessen High School

By Jill Brown

Monessen Superintendent Dr. Leanne Spazak (far left), who also is a member of the Monessen/Rostraver Rotary, and Monessen/Rostraver Rotary President Gerald Stasicha (far right), congratulate the organization’s “Students of the Month” for February. Pictured (l - r) are Jocelyn Jordan, Rayna Winston, Joshua Anderson and Alan Duncan.

On February 22, the Monessen/Rostraver Rotary recognized four Monessen students for their academic and extracurricular activities. Seniors Jocelyn Jordan and Alan Duncan,and 8th graders Rayna Winston and Joshua Anderson attended the group’s weekly meeting to accept their certificates and pens. During the meeting, the students each took a few minutes to introduce themselves to the membership.

Pleasant Hills Middle School Receives $1,000 Grant from PPG Industries Pleasant Hills Middle School teacher Rebecca Reeb received a grant from PPG Industries in the amount of $1,000 to fund a 3D printer for her applied engineering and technology students.

Mrs. Reeb will use the 3D printer to provide students with the ability to take their computerized drawings and create models and prototypes as used in the manufacturing industry.

According to Mrs. Reeb, “Most manufacturing companies are starting to utilize 3-dimensional printers to create prototypes and models to see if the product will meet the needs of the user before spending a lot of money on materials and building costs. I was interested in the PPG Innovative Pictured are (l-r): Mrs. Rebecca Classroom Grant to help fund my project idea of Reed, Applied Engineering & bringing more STEAM (Science, Technology, Technology Teacher; Mr. Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) skills into Andrew Meshanko, Industrial the classroom for both the male and female popuCoatings Segment Manager – lation, and create a higher-level manufacturing General Finishes & Appliance; and Mr. Dan Como, Principal of skillset to educate students about 3D design and Pleasant Hills Middle School. prototyping with a 3D printer.” With the use of 3D printing, students can become inventors and visionaries by easily fabricating prototypes for their designs which they could only depict in 2-dimensional printing.

St. Elizabeth Elementary School Holds Open House On Thursday, April 14 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., faculty, staff and school parents will welcome prospective new students and parents who are interested in learning more about Saint Elizabeth Elementary School. For more information, call the school office at 412-881-2958 and speak with the principal, Ms. Linda Bechtol.

“The Addams Family: The Musical” cast of the Monessen High School/Middle School showed their talent and made their hard work come to life on the stage of the Monessen High School auditorium. The audience was captivated by the production of the show by Mrs. Hilary Brown, which was held on the evenings of March 10-12, 2016.

Also included for the event were popcorn, a Uncle Fester (Alec Tesznar) bake sale, a Chinese auction, and half the and Director Mrs. Hilary Brown take, with winners announced during intertake a moment out. mission. Brown said, “We’ve been in rehearsal since December, four days a week. There are 40 kids in the cast, and the average age is 6th grade to 12th grade. It’s a newer musical.

It was only open to the public this year.” She said that this is her seventh musical to be producing at Monessen.

She continued, “These kids are like my own children! All of these kids are like my daughter's big brothers and sisters. They even call me "mom.” I believe in each one of them! They are a very unique group of kids Morticia (Ryan Jordan) and to work with! Such talented teenagers with Wednesday (Milana Sacco) pose in great big hearts! They genuinely love what character together. they do!”

To sum up the story of “The Addams Family: The Musical,” Wednesday Adams, a lovely grown-up princess of darkness, is in love with Lucas (William Custodio), a “normal” young man. She then tells her plans of marriage to her father, Gomez (Charles Mrlack). His family must meet the Addams family, and all Wednesday wants is one “normal” night. However, in the end, darkness, including Lucas’ notso-normal-anymore family, and love, all win over.

Milana Sacco (Wednesday) said of her part in the musical: “It’s exciting. I like it a lot. I’m in love with her character in general. I like how her character is very dark—she likes torturing her little brother, and she walks around with a crossbow.”

A real audience pleaser, this show ended with a standing ovation. Mrs. Brown expressed her excitement over the kids’ successful show performances and talked of their diligent work. Congratulations to the cast, crew, and Mrs. Brown!

Elizabeth Forward Middle School Is "Buzzing" With Good News

By Michelle Taylor Elizabeth Forward Middle School's National History Bee Club will be traveling to the Pittsburgh regional competition held at West Allegheny Middle School in April. Several schools will compete from the Pittsburgh area to qualify for the next round in Chicago. The students attending the regionals are as follows: Josh Corey; Stephen Frost; Jacob McCluskey; Angelina McCorkle; Mitchell Rowles; Hunter Saxon; Ethan Toma; Alex Vay; and Leah Weimerskirch. Congratulations and good luck, Elizabeth Forward!

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WJHSD Elementary Schools Celebrate ‘Read Across America’ Week

Students from Gill Hall with therapy dog Chloe and Director Theresa Perry

Lucia Bonacchi, TJHS Senior, reads a book to Mrs. Wahl’s kindergarten class

On Monday, February 29 through Friday, March 4, 2016, the elementary schools in the West Jefferson Hills School District celebrated “Read Across America” all week long with special reading programs and activities in honor of beloved children's author Dr. Seuss. Each day was filled with fun and excitement.

McClellan Elementary School celebrated with special guest readers.

Thomas Jefferson High School Mrs. Dunn’s first grade class all dressed up National Honor Society students visited McClellan Elementary and spent the morning hours reading to the elementary students and engaging in fun-filled learning activities.

Jefferson Elementary School first- and second-grade students dressed up as their favorite book characters to show their love of reading!

Certified therapy dogs from the Therapy Dog International Chapter 207 paid the students at Gill Hall a special visit. The students took turns reading books to the therapy dogs. Studies have shown that reading to nonjudgmental pets can help children improve literacy skills and boost self-esteem. It’s a toss-up as to who had more fun – the students or the therapy dogs?

Monessen/Rostraver Rotary Names March Students of the Month On March 15, the Monessen/ Rostraver Rotary recognized four Monessen students for their academic and extracurricular activities.

Seniors Monique Johnson and Raymond Sitton and 8th graders Dajaiah Johnson and Cole Sabol attended the group’s weekly meeting to accept their certificates and pens. During the meeting, each student took a few minutes to introduce themselves to the membership.

Monessen/Rostraver Rotary Vice President Mark Shire (right) poses with the organization’s Students of the Month for March. Pictured (l to r) are Cole Sabol, Monique Johnson, Raymond Sitton and Dajaiah Johnson.

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NEWS FROM ST. SEBASTIAN REGIONAL SCHOOL Lenten Almsgiving Takes Place at St. Sebastian Regional School As part of the eighth graders’ Lenten almsgiving at St. Sebastian Regional School, a monetary collection was conducted for safe drinking water for the homeless and less fortunate. Money raised was given to the Fayette City Food Bank. The school families donated. Shown here are (lr) Gayle Pokol, Anne DeForest, Tommy Barron, Mikaela Ryan, and (seated) Ian Maloney.

St. Sebastian Regional Holds Beautiful Eyes Contest The middle school students at St. Sebastian Regional School recently conducted a "Beautiful Eyes Contest" to raise money for the Mon Valley Chapter of the American Cancer Society. Accepting the donation on behalf of the charity is staff person Nancy Verderber, pictured (l-r) with students Alexis Olup, Gina Beneccio, and Sarah Bury. $107.50 was collected through the generous support of the school community.

Charthene Club Names Jaidyn Fronzaglio as March Girl of the Month The Charthene Club met at the Charleroi Area School District’s Alumni Room. First Vice President Kathleen Umbel opened the dinner meeting.

Debbie Raicos stated the tea is at the Alumni Room on April 7 and May reciprocity will be held at a restaurant; members will be notified by the telephone committee.

Jaidyn Fronzaglio has been selected as the March Girl of the Month by the Charthene Club. The announcement was made at the March meeting.

Jaidyn is a senior highest honor roll student and has been inducted into the NHS; she serves as the Senior Jaidyn Fronzaglio Class President President of SADD and is captain of varsity softball. She is also a member of the History Club, Executive Committee, FBLA and many other clubs. She is now a finalist in the PA 36th Annual Homecoming Queen Selection, to be held on April 10, 2016 at the Lancaster Resort Host and Convention Center. Jaidyn is a volunteer at Mon Valley Hospital. Her plans are to attend the University Of Pittsburgh School Of Nursing for an undergraduate degree and she plans to continue on to medical school, where she would like to become a neonatologist.

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Save the Dates!

Kindergarten Registration Day 2 will take place on April 19 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. in the Clairton Elementary Multi-Purpose Room. Call 412-233-9200 x1050 for more information.

On April 29, Clairton Middle/High School presents the annual spring concert in the high school auditorium at 7 p.m.

Congrats, Lady Bears!

Mr. Livingston reading to elementary students

Clairton Elementary Celebrates "Read Across America Week" Clairton Elementary celebrated "Read Across America Week" and Dr. Seuss' birthday with many events, including guest readers, special theme days, and a Seuss Cafe. Pictured are special guest readers Officer Chuck from the Clairton Police Department and School Board President Mr. Richard Livingston. The week was filled with learning events.

Congrats to the middle school Lady Bears for a great season and a rebuilding year!

We can't wait to see what the future holds!

6th Grade Honors and Hors d ’Oeuvres

Officer Chuck posing with Mrs. Mignogna's kindergarten classroom

Clairton Elementary Celebrates Black History Month Interim Elementary Principal Debra Maurizio poses with kindergarten students before they take the stage for the annual Black History Month Presentation, held at the end of February.

Students recited Students in kindergarten poems, sang songs, prepare to recite reacted great Mrs. Maurizio and students the crayon poem. moments in history, and presented skits. Parents and special guests were then treated to a reception of healthy snacks. Students also displayed artwork and were accompanied by the elementary chorus. Finally, students from each kindergarten class presented a unique poem about crayons and the world in which they live in.

On February 26, Clairton Middle School hosted "6th grade honors and hors d'oeuvres!" The 6th grade honor students and parents were invited to enjoy hors d'oeuvres ranging Pictured are 6th grade honors students and Weird Eric from apple blossoms to pepperoni rolls. After the students received special certificates from the 6th grade teachers, Weird Eric entertained the group with magic, illusions, and comedy.

Maureen Shaw Named Pennsylvania Counselor of the Year Maureen Shaw received the Pennsylvania Counselor of the Year award from The Pennsylvania School Counselors Association, who presented Shaw with this honor in February.

After her nomination, Shaw had to submit a video about her life as a school counselor, goals she has accomplished, and success stories. Shaw has served as the lone school counselor for Clairton Middle/High School for the last 10 years. Shaw has a "whatever it takes" approach to her position at Clairton Middle/High School and wants nothing more then success for every student.

Pictured are senior Tiera Gambrell, Mrs. Maureen Shaw, and sophomore Madison Ramos.

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Garage Door Installer with experience and valid driver's license.724-258-6900 Trinity Garage Door & Awning _____________________________________________________________ Daytime Bartender Wanted. 724-348-6607 _____________________________________________________________ Help Wanted. Need extra money.Office Cleaning Mt Lebanon/Bethel Park Area.Evening Hours available. Part Time. In Touch Cleaning Services. 412-916-0716 _____________________________________________________________ Child Care - Sunshine Kids is now hiring loving, energetic people who enjoy working with children.Part time or full time positions available.Please call Tammy at 724-3486565 _____________________________________________________________

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-------------- ITEMS FOR SALE -----------Dell Flat Screen Monitors 12” x 9”, $4.00 a monitor, buy 50 or more, $2.00 a piece.

Dell Flat Screen Monitors 11” x 13”, $8.00 a piece, buy 50 or more $5.00 a piece. H.P. Laser Printers $15.00 each, buy 20 or more $10.00 a piece. Keyboards $5.00 a piece, buy 20 or more $3.00 a piece. Computer mouses $3.00 a piece, buy 20 or more $2.00 a piece. 2 premium replacement toner cartridges replaces 92298A $45.00. Computer speakers 2 for $5.00.Wyse Winterm Model #SKO $5.00 a piece, buy 20 or more $3.00 a piece.Apollo Reflective Overhead Projector Ventura 4000 Series $100.00.I wil sell you everythi ng I have, approx 800 to 1000 items for $800.00 OBO. Call 412-414-1580 _____________________________________________________________ Auto Start Control Board for England Stove Works Pellet Stove.Part No.Pu-CB04. $200.

412-691-0430 _____________________________________________________________ Cemetery Plots – Three (3) in Monongahela Cemetery. $475 each. 724-239-4874 _____________________________________________________________ New Large Faux Garden Fountain reduced $40. New Black Steel Courtyard Fencing reduced $55. Two Cottage Wall Plaques reduced $14 each. Vintage Wolf Lamp $19.

Lovel y New Wood Potting Beach with Lattice Back reduced $60 Text to: 412-819-7623 _____________________________________________________________

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New One of a Kind Pyramid Shaped Fire Place reduced $55. Large Vintage Painting in beautiful square frame with Gold Leaf & Carved Wood reduced $1800. Text to: 412819-7623 _____________________________________________________________ Misc Vintage Items for Sale: Western Horse Clock reduced $30. Music Albums 33's $2 each. Victorian clothing, hats, $1 each. Vintage shoes $1 each. Vintage Solid Oak Wood rectangular desk-table with 2 drawers & shelf reduced $190. Vintage (4) Piece Solid Mahogany Wood One of a Kind Bedroom Set with Granite look finish & Metal Work shelves reduced $600. 1930 Vintage Solid Wood Cabinet with Closet & spacious drawers $55.Vintage 1930's Large Solid Wood Lovely Curved Triple Mirror Vanity with Large Bench & 4 spacious drawers reduced $205.(2) Large spacious Vintage Solid Wood Chest of Drawers reduced $45 each.Text to: 412-819-7623 _____________________________________________________________ Designer shoes Size 7 Most New $1 each.Text to: 412-819-7623 _____________________________________________________________ (2) Curly design wrought iron garden chairs reduced $15 each. Text to: 412-8866579 New Deluxe Artists Wood Easel reduced $26 Text to: 412-819-7623 _____________________________________________________________ Large like new Char Broil glass cover Pro Look chrome handle Barbeque Gril with extra cook lop & side shelf Heavy Duty Cover included! Reduced $55 Text to: 412-8197623 _____________________________________________________________ Book Collection Most New: Art, Architecture, Design, Gardening. $2 each. Text to: 412-819-7623 _____________________________________________________________

ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER South Hills – Mon Valley Messenger, one of the largest circulated community newspapers in the region is in need of an experienced Advertising Sales Manager

to our team of display advertising representatives.

Responsibilities will include: • Holding regular sales team meetings and/or conference calls.

• Recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training new sales team members.

• Developing and implementing monthly sales goals and action plans for both print and digital products.

• Developing and implementing customer retention and customer loyalty programs.

• Visiting clients to build and enhance relationships.

• Play a lead role with outreach to advertising agency community • Monitor and improve customer acquisition strategy by managing new business inquiries, ad leads, cold calls and closing ratios.

• Create new and unique selling opportunities and special sections.

Applicant must be driven, motivated, and possess a positive and enthusiastic attitude. Preferred candidate must have a proven track record of motivating and managing a sales team. Advertising sales experience is required. Newspaper or print publication sales experience is a plus. College degree is preferred, but not required. Candidate must be computer literate, have internet access and be well

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Fur Coat with Striped Bell Sleeves One of a Kind reduced $50 Text to: 412-8197623 _____________________________________________________________ Beautiful Antique "Red Eye" Singer Sewing Machine with Solid Wood 4 Drawer Cabi net reduced $150.Text to: 412-819-7623 _____________________________________________________________ Vintage Sears Roebuck Silvertone 1940's Tube Radio in Lovely Solid Cherry Wood Cabi net reduced $999.Text to: 412-819-7623 _____________________________________________________________ Vintage Set Pink Hurricane Lamps with Prisms reduced $24 each Text to: 412-8197623 _____________________________________________________________ Vintage Duncan Phyfe Solid Mahogany Wood Furniture Set reduced: China Cabinet $375 Buffet $350 Pedestal Table (needs repaired & refinished) $45 (3) chairs $5 each.Text to: 412-819-7623 _____________________________________________________________ Like New Morse Heavy Duty Sewing Machine with Lovely spacious 4 drawered Cabi net reduced $245 includes all contents! Text to: 412-819-7623 _____________________________________________________________

Small Fisher Price power wheel quad $55.00.Washer $75.00. New brown rug piece, commercial grade, $125. Pirate ship pool $35. Car seats $25.00 each. High chair $40.00.Potty chair talks/sings $35.00.1 dark wood end table $10.00.Coffee table light wood $15.00. 2 marble cream end/side table round $90.00. 12 Long panel of sheers & valences, lavender, paid $200.00 at Pennies, asking $145.00. 2 short pair lavender curtains and valences $35.00.Blue with pink ribbon wall paper $4.00.Serious inquires only.

Pi_____________________________________________________________ ctures available to email. 724-745-3963 School Desk - (refinished), ink, well bottle and pen, $85.Wil ow Dinner Ware - Over 50 pi_____________________________________________________________ eces, $90. Doll Crib - (Wood) from the 1960's, $38. 724-929-8574 Televisions For Sale –Three (3) televisions with remotes.13" Toshiba; 19" Zenith; 27" JVC.ALL for $20. 412-386-8140 _____________________________________________________________ Cemetery Lot - Mon Valley Memorial Park. Garden of All Faiths - Lawn Crypt. Includes lo_____________________________________________________________ t, vault, memorial, granite and vase. 724-379-6866.

2 New One of a Kind lovely Wrought Iron Side Tables with Basket weave top reduced $35 each.Text to: 412-819-7623 _____________________________________________________________

Safe Step Walk-In Tub Alert for Seniors. Bathroom falls can be fatal. Approved by Arthritis Foundation. Therapeutic Jets. Less Than 4 Inch Step-In. Wide Door. Anti-Slip Fl_____________________________________________________________ oors.American Made. Installation Included. Call 1-800-906-3115 for $750 Off

Beautiful Carved Wood One of a Kind Nordik County French Large Rectangular Table reduced $285.Text to: 412-819-7623 _____________________________________________________________

METAL ROOFING-A real roof for your house,garage,barn.Roof,ceiling,siding.Closeout deal s. Low prices. Fast delivery. slateroadsupply.com 717 445-5222 _____________________________________________________________

Lovely Large size Wrought Iron Bakers Rack with 3 Shelves foldable reduced $45.

Text to: 412-819-7623 _____________________________________________________________

Closeout Ply-Gem Single Hung Aluminum window with Nail Fin for Pole Building Etc, Low-E: 24"x36", 32"x36", 32x44, 32x52, 32x60, 36x36, 36x48, 36x52, 36x60, some with grits. $79 ea. 717-445-5222 _____________________________________________________________

(4) New in Original boxes Lovely Steel Garden Arbors reduced $25 each. Text to: 412-819-7623 _____________________________________________________________

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New (2 Piece) Stack On Tool Box with Closed Bottom Cabinet reduced $110 Text to:_____________________________________________________________ 412-819-7623

1968 or 1969 Pontiac 400 engine. Call 724-268-3263 _____________________________________________________________ Wanted - Places to ground hog hunt. John at 724-483-1271 _____________________________________________________________

Beautiful Expensive Quality Christmas decorations giveaway prices reduced Text to:_____________________________________________________________ 412-819-7623

Volume pedal for guitar. Call Vince 724-258-4815 _____________________________________________________________ Buying vintage ladies/men’s clothing/accessories. Victorian thru 1970’s. Call Gl_____________________________________________________________ oria 724-263-2239 or Bonnie 412-997-2943

3 Expensive Lovely Christmas Topiaries in Pots paid $39 plus tax each reduced $9 each Text to: 412-819-7623 _____________________________________________________________ 2 Steel Decorative foldable chairs paid $40 each reduced $25 each Text to: 412819-7623 _____________________________________________________________ Large Vintage Mirror in Square Solid Wood Frame $39 Text to: 412-819-7623 _____________________________________________________________ Bathroom sinks, 4 used, assorted, $45 all. 3 Power Wheels, no battery, as is, $40 all.

4 antique chairs, Oak, nice, $95 all. Antique shelf, 46” x 9”, Walnut, country store, $65.

Foot stool, antique woven cane, $20. Rocker, antique, large, nice, $75.Victrola “Climax”, no_____________________________________________________________ player, case only, antique, $65. 630-220-9155.

Treadmill proform 350 good condition, incline, pulse rate, calorie counter, mat included_____________________________________________________________ 100.00. Call 412-780-5998 Girl’s ice skates, size 2 (like new), Riedell, $20. 412-341-2425 _____________________________________________________________ Subflooring.

3/4 inch, tongue-and-groove, new. $9/each. 724-941-6113 _____________________________________________________________ 30_____________________________________________________________ - 78 rpm Oldies but Goodies albums...best offer. 724-348-4324.

Wanted - Bugle with no pistons. Reasonable. 724-696-5221 _____________________________________________________________ Wanted - Working wall mounted urinal for man's bathroom. 724-696-5221 _____________________________________________________________ Donate a car to a young Christian girl with three children (2 are special needs).

Pl_____________________________________________________________ ease help if you can.Thank you. Call 724-621-0505 Indian arrowheads all natiave American artifacts and all vintage costume jewelry.

Cal_____________________________________________________________ l 724-428-3695 Buying Old Sportscard Collections! - Seeking vintage era baseball, football and basketball cards. 1970's and earlier.Wil also buy newer cards from 1980-2000's if in good shape.Call me FIRST before you throw away old boxes of cards.Paying CASH! 412-7602291. _____________________________________________________________ Old electrical insulators used on utility poles. Glass or porcelain. Call 724-782-0539. _____________________________________________________________ Tektronix oscilloscope, excellent working condition, newer model (1980s or newer), preferably with manual, must be very low price. Call Bob in Monongahela at 724-2586236 _____________________________________________________________

internet access, and reliable transportation is also required.

Opportunities for telecommuting, and working remotely will be considered.

Compensation for this position will include a base pay, commission, incentives and bonuses and will be commensurate with the level of experience.

Interested candidates can apply by e-mailing a resume and cover letter to dhaniford@messengerpaper.com or by faxing to 412-249-8177.

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April 2016 ————————————————————————————————————————— Old radio/tv/amp tubes for my antique jukebox and guitar amp. 724-258-6236 _____________________________________________________________ Outdoor plastic lighted blow mold Christmas decorations & vintage Christmas stuff.

Call 412-384-8759 or email caminda2008@yahoo.com.

WANTED ANTIQUES – Oriental Rugs, Paintings, Quilts, Crocks with Blue, Furniture, Lamps or anything OLD! Please call me. Jim Gillespie at 412-9797050 or home 724-348-6203.

Wanted - vintage and antique toy cap guns, toy guns, holsters and any old western TV memorabilia. Some popular brands are Mattel, Kilgore, Stevens, Nichols, but I am interested in any and all. Collecting these items is my hobby and I would really appreciate a call if you have anything. I wil pay cash. Please ask for Jeff at 724-782-0721 or 724713-0289. _____________________________________________________________ Collecting miscellaneous items for the needy. Call Louise at 724-483-8600. _____________________________________________________________ JUNK CARS WANTED! FREE Tow! C.T.Auto Recyclers. 724-348-7467. _____________________________________________________________ Canning Jars Wanted. Reasonable. 412-403-2753. _____________________________________________________________ Wanted to Buy. Silver Coins. 1964 or older.Wil pay 20-times face value! Call Dave at 724-941-5420. _____________________________________________________________ Wanted - Junk cars, trucks, etc., with or without title, all worth money.Also, local and lo_____________________________________________________________ ng distance towing. Call 412-498-1622.

WANTED OLD JAPANESE MOTORCYCLES KAWASAKI Z1-900 (1972-75), KZ900, KZ1000 (1976-1982), Z1R, KZ 1000MK2 (1979,80),W1-650, H1-500 (1969-72), H2750 (1972-1975), S1-250, S2-350, S3-400, KH250, KH400, SUZUKI-GS400, GT380, HONDA-CB750K (1969-1976), CBX1000 (1979,80) CASH!! 1-800-772-1142 1-310721-0726 usa@classicrunners.com _____________________________________________________________ Cash for unexpired DIABETIC TEST STRIPS or STOP SMOKING PRODUCTS! Free Shipping, Best Prices & 24 hr payment! Call 1-855-440-4001 www.TestStri pSearch.com. Habla Espanol. _____________________________________________________________ EXTRA DIABETIC TEST STRIPS? I Pay Top Dollar! 1-Day Fast Payment Guaranteed Up To $60/Box! FREE Shipping! www.CashNowOffer.com 1-888-210-5233 Use Code: CashNOW! _____________________________________________________________ WANT CASH FOR EXTRA DIABETIC TEST STRIPS? I Pay Top Dollar Since 2005! 1 Day Fast Payment Guaranteed Up To $60 Per Box! Free Shipping. www.Cashnowoffer.com or 888-210-5233. Get Extra $10: Use Offer Code: Cashnow! _____________________________________________________________ Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201 _____________________________________________________________ CASH PAID- up to $25/Box for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. 1-DAYPAYMENT.1-800-371-1136 _____________________________________________________________

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Pl_____________________________________________________________ ease help if you can.Thank you. Call 724-621-0505 EASY CASH! - Sell your old baseball cards! Ex-husband,old boyfriend,or adult kids who no longer want or need their old cards? I wil buy them from you! Also buying football, basketball and hockey cards! Find an old box of sportscards in the garage or attic? Give me_____________________________________________________________ a call today. 412-760-2291.

LAWNBOY MOWERS - Used Lawnboy mowers. All 2-cycle. Gold & silver. All self propel_____________________________________________________________ led.Great Shape.Also wanted to buy used Lawnboys and Honda.Call 724-745-6489.

KITTENS - Healthy Herbal kittens. FREE to a good home. 8-weeks old. 3 male and 3 femal e. 5 orange and white, and 1 black and white. 724-929-4189 or 724-929-2486 _____________________________________________________________ ALL INCLUSIVE CRUISE package on the Norwegian Sky out of Miami to the Bahamas. Pricing as low as $299 pp for 3 Day or $349 pp for 4 Day (double occupancy) - ALL beverages included! For more info. call 877-270-7260 or go to NCPtravel.com _____________________________________________________________ CASH FOR CARS: We Buy Any Condition Vehicle, 2002 and Newer. Competitive Offer!

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------------ PETS -------YOUNG CATS Spayed and Neutered,all shots,litter trained,FeLuk tested,loving cats fostered in homes, adoption fee $40. 724-258-8380 _____________________________________________________________ KITTENS - Healthy Herbal kittens. FREE to a good home. 8-weeks old. 3 male and 3 female. 5 orange and white, and 1 black and white. 724-929-4189 or 724-929-2486 _____________________________________________________________ ANGELS FOR ANIMALS. Collecting Aluminum Cans for an on-going fundraiser. (Please no steel, no pie tins, and no aluminum foil.) Also selling Enjoy & Entertainment Books for $30.00 each. For pick up of cans or delivery of books, call Jessie @ 724-941-5737. _____________________________________________________________

------------ REAL ESTATE -------Cemetery Plots – Three (3) in Monongahela Cemetery. $475 each. 724-239-4874 _____________________________________________________________ Cemetery Lot - Mon Valley Memorial Park. Garden of All Faiths - Lawn Crypt. Includes lot, vault, memorial, granite and vase. 724-379-6866. _____________________________________________________________

House for Rent, Charleroi, 2 Bedroom home, small yard and patio, gas heat, central air, carpeted, up to date wiring, stove & refrigerator included. Garbage, water, sewage included in rent. Security Deposit. No pets. Please call and leave your name and number.

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Look for the results in our March issue.

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March Results:

Would you want to see Donald Trump as the Republican candidate for the 2016 presidential election?

15% Yes

85% No

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------------ SERVICES -------House Cleaning Service. Jen's Cozy Cottage. FREE ESTIMATE. Call 352-682-5214 or 724-503-2319. _____________________________________________________________ Lawn Services. Call Cory 412-715-6778. Free estimate. Honest, Hardworking, and Reliable!

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Residential or Commercial. • Very competitive pricing.

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724-747-0793 CARPET REPAIRS. Restretches, Patches, Installation. Small job in Rental Specialist. 25 years experience. Leave Message 412-651-8503 _____________________________________________________________ SENIOR PLACEMENT SERVICE FREE. Stan Olszewski, helping older adults since 2007 with placement in assisted living, personal care, independent living and memory/Alzheimers’ care facilities. Call Stan at Senior Lifestyles Connections, 724-7877030 (24 hrs a day/7 days a week), email stan@seniorhelpfree.com or visit www.seni orhelpfree.com. _____________________________________________________________ RON’S ALL APPLIANCE REPAIR. REPAIRING REFRIGERATORS, WASHERS, DYERS, RANGES, SUBZEROS…ONE CALL DOES IT ALL: 724-640-9383. 7 DAYS/WK, 24 HR. SENI OR CITIZEN DISCOUNT. _____________________________________________________________ Bobcat with 2 Buckets FOR RENT! $200/day + delivery & pick-up. Call: 724-8257233. _____________________________________________________________ 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.

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READER ADVISORY: Reader Advisory: the National Trade Association we belong to has purchased the fol owing 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 sel ing 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 il egal to request any money before delivering its service. Al funds are based in US dol ars. 800 numbers may or may not reach Canada.

DVD TRANSFER HOME MOVIES FAMILY MOVIE TRANSFERS AND DVD MONTAGE CREATIONS

BY DEB CHEPLIC. Transfer family 8mm and Super 8 reel (projector) movies to DVD. also transfer VHS, VHS-C DV tapes, vinyl records and cassettes.

Movies transferred digitally, frame by frame, for superior clarity.

No projector flicker – reasonable rates.

Create a one of a kind DVD Montage of special family events.

724-258-5336 email: dcheplic@gmail.com Web page: http://www.debcheplicmovietransfersandmontages.com

Tap into the power of the Messenger.

Call today to learn more. 412.249.8177

Monthly Pizza Puzzler!

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

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

• Official Entry Form •

(Deadline for entries is April 12)

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

How much meney did William Penn Elementary’s ‘Pennies for Pets’ Campaign raise?

The MESSENGER is the premier community newspaper in the South Hills and Mon Valley area of Pittsburgh. We are a free, monthly publication seeking to expand our coverage, and grow existing territories.

The MESSENGER is looking to add experienced 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.

What is the name of the book Monessen writer Jill Runfolia wrote?

Preferred candidates will possess: Prior newspaper or media experience, good communication and presentation skills and be motivated, determined and persistent.

When is the 5th Annual ‘Raise Your Voice’ Music and Arts Festival?

Interested applicants should email us at dhaniford@messengerpaper.com with a resume and cover letter, or mail to P.O. Box 13363, Pittsburgh, PA 15243.

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

Congratulations to our April issue Pizza Puzzler winners!

Juliana Gernot - Monessen • Leanne Rotta - Monongahela

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Food & Dining Staying in or going out, plan your evening using the South Hills Messenger Dining Guide.

The Dai y Draw

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at Healthy Directions

$25 Walk-in any weekday — No script needed 37-Function Multiphasic Blood Analysis**

Also 0 2 $ a g n i offer g n i t s a f nonc i s a h p multi test.

Finleyville Giant Eagle 3701 Route 88, Finleyville, PA 15332 Phone: 724-348-6699 mvhhealthydirections.com Lab Hours: Monday – Friday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. *12-hour fast prior to test

**Ask the Healthy Directions staff for a list of tests performed.

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