FREE! OCTOBER 2014 Vol. 11, Issue 4
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ICE COLD TEACHERS! McClellan Elementary School teachers helped to raise funds for ALS by participating in the "Ice Bucket Challenge" on September 5, 2014. (See story on page 65)
LOCAL NEWS
Baldwin Health Center Thanks Emergency Responders
Firefighters, paramedics, EMTs and veterans from the South Hills area enjoy a complimentary breakfast at a recent "Let Us Serve You" event sponsored by the management team at Baldwin Health Center. "It was our facility's way of giving back and saying thank you,'' Health Center spokesperson Janelle Metnick said.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Masquerade Ball in Monessen Slated for Oct. 25
McClellan Elementary School Second Grade Teacher Lisa Marcheleta (far left) and Kindergarten Teacher Melissa Wahl (far right) receive an ice bucket as part of McClellan Elementary School’s Ice Bucket Challenge. Third Grade Teacher Celeste Farison (middle) received a bucket full of Styrofoam peanuts.
United Way of Mon Valley and Monessen Rostraver Rotary will host a Halloween Masquerade Ball on Saturday, October 25 from 8 p.m. to midnight at Monessen Fireman's No. 1 Social Hall, 15 Eastgate. Doors open at 7 p.m. BYOB event; mixers and snacks provided. Music by Jerry J. and guest appearance by Brother Jeep. Prizes for best costumes. $15 per person/$30 per couple. For tickets, call 724-489-8090 or 724-929-7160.
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Community Connections to Host 2nd School as ‘Part of Blessings in a Backpack’ Program Community Connections is pleased to announce the addition of a second elementary school to its Blessings in a Backpack program. Children who participate in the free or reduced meal program at the school are eligible to receive a backpack filled with food as a supplement to their weekend meals. To date, over 66,000 in 583 schools in 45 states are currently being fed by Blessings in a Backpack, a national organization. Local organizations, like Community Connections, agree to sponsor students in local schools for a period of 3 years for a cost of $80 per student for the entire school year. Funds are raised to cover the cost of the food and volunteers meet each week at the school to pack the bags for the students, which are then distributed through the school. Better test scores, improved reading skills, positive behavior, improved health and increased attendance have all been attributed to the success of this program. Community Connections worked with the Canon-McMillan School District to launch the program in First Street Elementary School for the 2013-2014 school year and is pleased to announce it has added a second elementary school in the Canon-McMillan School District, South Central Elementary. Eligible students in both elementary schools will receive backpacks filled with weekend food weekly during the school year. To learn more about the program or wishing to donate or volunteer can contact Louise Carmichael at 724-344-5471.
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Mt. Vernon of South Park Picnic Helps Raise Funds for Finleyville Resident Mt. Vernon of South Park would like to thank the residents, family members, and community for making our ‘End of Summer Luau’ a success. Attendees enjoyed a delicious pig roast with all the trimmings, Hawaiian music and dancers. Also our Chinese Auction was a huge success with 125 gift baskets available. Proceeds from the event went towards helping Finleyville resident Austin Manz with some of his medical bills. Mt. Vernon of South Park raised over 2000 dollars from this event to support him.
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PLACES to GO THINGS to SEE STUFF to DO OCTOBER 1 BINGO - at the North Belle Vernon Fire Dept. at 7 p.m. Telephone info covering each night is available at 724-929-3060. THE FIRST STEP: MECHANICS OF STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Carnegie Library of Homestead, Munhall. To register, call 412624-3095 or email iee@innovation.pitt.edu. WOMEN’S CLUB OF JEFFERSON HILLS MEETING - 7:30 p.m. at the Jefferson Hills Municipal Building. Demonstration of Pampered Chef Products. Anyone interested in becoming a member is welcome. Membership is open to all residents of Jefferson Hills and surrounding communities. For further info, please call 412-3843318 or 412-655-4224. Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. BLOOD DRIVE - 12:30 to 6 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi – Finleyville. To schedule an appointment, call 724-348-0504 or 724-3486537. Walk-ins will be welcomed. Bring ID with you.
SOLID GOLD - at the American Legion in Hazel Kirk from 7 to 10 p.m. For more info, call Geno at 724-592-5264.
SOLID GOLD - at the Carmichaels Senior Center from 7 to 11 p.m. For more info, call Geno at 724-592-5264.
OCTOBER 2 WEEKLY THURSDAY NIGHT BINGO - at the Community Center in Fayette City. 5:30 p.m., Bingo starts at 6:50 p.m.
OCTOBER 3 & 4 HAUNTED TRAIL XV - UNHAPPY ENDINGS - Fractured Fairytales of Peterwood Park. 7:30 – 10 p.m. Fee is $5 per person. For more info, call 724-942-5000.
FOOD AND FRIENDS FREE MEAL PROGRAM - 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Thomas Presbyterian Church, Venetia, PA. For info, contact Patti at 724-941-6609. 2014 MON VALLEY JOB FAIR - at the Willow Room on Route 51 in Belle Vernon, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. No admission fee for job seekers. To register, call 724-379-4750. OCTOBER 3 GRC FALL CLASSIC GOLF OUTING – at Cedarbrook Golf Course, 9 a.m. registration; 10 a.m. start. 18 holes of golf, morning coffee and donuts, lunch and buffet dinner, beverages, skill prizes, putting contest, door and raffle prizes, 50/50, and more. To register to golf, call 724-929-3329.
QUILTS FOR ALL SEASONS QUILT SHOW - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Perryopolis Bible Baptist Church, Rt 51. Members of Mon Valley Quilt Club display nearly 100 quilts. Admission $5. For more info, contact Joanne at 724 929-7169. OCTOBER 4 CASH BASH - 5 p.m. at the North Charleroi Fire Hall. Prize drawings start at 6 p.m. Food, door prizes, a 50-50 raffle, a Chinese auction, and more. Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased by visiting the Library; contacting a Friend; visiting the Library’s Facebook page and messaging the Administrator; or emailing friendsofthejohnktenerlibrary@yahoo.com.
FALL FLEATIQUE - at First United Methodist Church, Monongahela. Pumpkin pancake breakfast, tacos, bake sale, in addition to shopping. For more info, call 724258-7054 or visit www.fumcmon.com. SOUTH PARK WOMEN’S CLUB CRAFT SHOW - at the Home Economics Building in the South Park Fairgrounds 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Over 50 skilled crafters, bake sale, refreshments, raffles, Chinese auction. ROCTOBER CAR CRUISE - 12 to 4 p.m. at 501 Vine Street Park, West Newton. 11 a.m. and entry fee is $5. Dash plaques and goody bags for the first 100 registrants. 35 trophies awarded and a cash award and special plaque donated by Area 51 Auto. For more info, call 724-872-0100. OCTOBER 4 & 5 HICKORY APPLE FESTIVAL - apple pies, apple dumplings, candy and caramel apples, apple cider, apple crisp, apple butter, pancake breakfast, hayrides, children’s rides, petting zoo, parrot show. Live entertainment. For more info, call 724-356-FEST.
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OCTOBER 11 PURSE BASH - benefiting St. Joan of Arc Appalachia Workcamp and Youth Group, 12 - 4 p.m. at Castle Shannon Fire Hall. Cost is $25. Also, free door prizes. Doors open at 11. For tickets, call Audrey at 724-747-4161.
OCTOBER 6 SOLID GOLD - at the White Oak American Legion from 8 to 11:30 p.m. For more info, call Geno at 724-592-5264.
SPAGHETTI DINNER - sponsored by the Rotary Club of Bethel Park from 2 - 7 p.m. at the Bethel Park Community Center. Eat in or pick up food from Pasta Too and Bethel Bakery. Adults $10, seniors $8, children $4. Businesses can also order deliveries for their employees to be delivered . Call 412855-4633 to place orders. For more info, call 412-854-4842.
OCTOBER 7 WEEKLY TUESDAY NIGHT BINGO at the St. Francis of Assisi Church Finley Hall. 7:15 p.m. for the “Early Bird” games and 7:30 p.m. for the regular bingo. Admission is $6 for 20 regular games and 5 specials. Doors open at 6 p.m. CLOTHES 4U MINISTRY - open at First United Methodist Church, 200 State Street, Belle Vernon, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. OCTOBER 8 THE FIRST STEP: MECHANICS OF STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS - 2-4 p.m. at the Pennsylvania Career Link Mon Valley, 570 Galiffa Drive, Donora. No cost to attend. To register, call 412-624-3095 or email iee@innovation.pitt.edu.
CHILI DINNER - 4 to 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Jefferson United Methodist Church. $6 for adults, $3 for children. Eat in or take out! FINLEYVILLE VFD OPEN HOUSE from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Stop by the fire hall on Washington Ave. in Finleyville to learn about the Dept.’s firefighting and emergency rescue capabilities.
BINGO - at the North Belle Vernon Fire Dept. at 7 p.m. Telephone info covering each night is available at 724-929-3060.
MINGO STAR PARTY - 8 p.m. at Mingo Creek Park. See stars, galaxies, nebula, planets, the moon, meteors, and more through our 10” and 24” fixed telescopes and members’ telescopes. For more info and group pre-registration, call 724-384-6150 or email MingoSPCoordinator@3ap.org.
OCTOBER 9 WEST JEFFERSON HILLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL FALL BREAKFAST ROUNDTABLE - 8 a.m. at Steel Center, Jefferson Hills. Chamber members are free, member guests and non-members are $10. For additional info or to RSVP, call 412-855-8276 or email info@wjhchamber.com.
LIVING YOUNGER: SENIOR & CAREGIVER INFO FESTIVAL - hosted by the Bible Chapel in Peters Township from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Family Life Center at the South Hills campus at 300 Gallery Drive in McMurray. Admission is free and open to the public. For more info, contact Wayne Johnson at WJohnson@biblechapel.org or Jennifer Rogers at jennifer@jrmediallc.com.
TASTE OF WASHINGTON - 5:30 until 8:30 p.m. at the Meadows Casino. Features culinary delights from local eateries, music, gift baskets, raffles! $35 in advance or $40 at the door. For tickets, contact 724 229-8175.
MVH/LOIS ORANGE DUCOEUR BREAST CANCER WALK - at the Charleroi Market House, Charleroi. Registration begins at 9 a.m., walk begins at 10 a.m. The event supports the prevention, detection and treatment of breast cancer in our community at Monongahela Valley Hospital. For more info, call 724-258-1855.
DINNER FOR A DOLLAR - Spaghetti dinner for $1 per person or $3 for a family from 5 – 7 p.m. at Community of Christ, 3472 South Park Rd., Bethel Park. For more info, call Debbie at 412-833-6357 or email dgeffel@comcast.net. WEEKLY THURSDAY NIGHT BINGO - at the Community Center in Fayette City. Benefits Fayette City VFC. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Bingo 6:50 p.m. MEETING OF THE CHARLEROI LODGE #615 FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS - 7:30 p.m. Masonic Hall in Charleroi. Members are encouraged to attend. For more info, call 724-984-6611.
OCTOBER 12 STEELERS VS. BROWNS FOOTBALL PARTY - at Independent Order of Odd Fellows, 3684 Finley-Elrama Rd., Finleyville. Open to the public. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., game starts at 1 p.m. MINGO CREEK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ECO ANNIVERSARY - during our 9:30 a.m. Worship Service we will be focusing on our church’s 232 years of serving God. Refreshment & fellowship will follow. 561 Mingo Church Road on Rte 88. For more info, call 724-348-5278 or visit www.mingochurch.org.
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SOUTH HILLS COIN CLUB MEETING - 8 p.m. at the Bethel Presbyterian Church. General public are invited. A 50/50 will be offered along with prizes for kids. Applications are being accepted for membership. For more info, call 724-984-6611. WEEKLY TUESDAY NIGHT BINGO at the St. Francis of Assisi Church Finley Hall. 7:15 p.m. for the “Early Bird” games and 7:30 p.m. for the regular bingo. Admission is $6 for 20 regular games and 5 specials. Doors open at 6 p.m. THE COUPON CONNECTION - 5:30 p.m. Monongahela Library. Sort through the Coupon Box for items you need. For more info call (724) 518-3529, email couponconnectionmv@gmail.com. OCTOBER 14 SOUTH HILLS FRIENDS OF THE MONTOUR TRAIL MEETING - 6:30 p.m. at the South Park Township Community room. Individuals interested in the Montour Trail are encouraged to attend. Additional info concerning the trail may be obtained on www.montourtrail.org. Questions may be directed to info@montourtrail.org.
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PLACES to GO THINGS to SEE STUFF to DO OCTOBER 14 FLU SHOT CLINIC - held by Rite Aid Pharmacy at Windover Hills United Methodist Church in South Park, from 6 to 8 p.m. Pneumonia vaccines will also be available. Come visit us and bring your insurance cards to protect yourself from the Flu this season. Call Leslie at 412-831-8350 for more info. OCTOBER 15 “ADVANCES IN INFECTIOUS DISEASES” SYMPOSIUM - 7:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., at Mon Valley Hospital’s Anthony M. Lombardi Education and Conference Center. $25 fee includes a continental breakfast and lunch. For more info, call 724-2581145.
BETHEL PARK BUSINESS RECOGNITION DINNER - hosted by The Bethel Park Chamber at the Crowne Plaza from 5:30 - 9 p.m. The Chamber is asking for the following nominations: Out of the Box Thinking, Best Known Business, Best Restaurant in the Area and Best Customer Service. It will also be honoring businesses with 25 years and 50 years along with several other recognitions. Go to the Chamber website bpchamber.org or contact the chamber at 412-595-8361.
THE SECOND STEP: DEVELOPING A BUSINESS PLAN - 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Carnegie Library of Homestead, 510 E. 10th Ave., Munhall. Learn how to draft operational and production plans, conduct market research, and create financial spreadsheets. To register, call 412-624-3095 or email iee@innovation.pitt.edu.
FOOD AND FRIENDS FREE MEAL PROGRAM - 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Thomas Presbyterian Church 1068 Linden Road, Venetia, PA. All are welcome. For info, contact Patti at 724-941-6609.
SOLID GOLD - at the American Legion in Hazel Kirk from 7 to 10 p.m. For more info, call Geno at 724-592-5264. BINGO - at the North Belle Vernon Fire Dept. at 7 p.m. Telephone info covering each night is available at 724-929-3060 via a recorded message. OCTOBER 16 FLU VACCINE CLINIC - at Representative Rick Saccone’s District office in Jefferson Hills. Sponsored by Jefferson Hills EMS and will operate on a first-come-firstserve basis. Held from 9 a.m. until noon at 1002 Old Hickory Lane, Jefferson Hills.
WEEKLY THURSDAY NIGHT BINGO - at the Community Center in Fayette City. Benefits the Fayette City VFC. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Bingo 6:50 p.m.
RETIRED MEN’S LUNCHEON GROUP OF PLEASANT HILLS MEETING - Noon in the Fellowship Hall of the Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church. Lunch is $7. Henrik Vejlstrup of the FAA will discuss Next Gen, a new high -tech way of controlling air traffic. To RSVP, call 412-655-2000. OCTOBER 17 DANCING FOR A CAUSE - presented by Watchful Shepherd USA and Arthur Murray Dance Studio at Hilton Garden Inn, Southpointe, Canonsburg. The event will begin at 6 p.m. offering food, entertainment and dancing with all proceeds from the event going to Watchful Shepherd USA to prevent child abuse. Doors open at 6 p.m. Dinner served from 6 - 7:45 p.m., competition begins at 7:45, dancing until 11 p.m. Individual tick-
ets are $100 each and tickets at the door are $125. For more info, call Donna at 724-9413339. OCTOBER 18 “TRINKETS & TREASURERS” FLEA MARKET - held by the Grace United Methodist Women from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, 420 California Drive, Coal Center. FALL FESTIVAL & PIG ROAST - at Peters Creek Presbyterian Church, Venetia, at 3:30 p.m. Games, caramel apple dipping, bounce house, pig roast and more! Contact 724-941-6210 for tickets. Adult: $10, children: $5, seniors: $8 Dessert only: $5. Tickets may also be purchased at door. Proceeds to benefit Missions. FALL BOOK SALE & FLEA MARKET at The Donora Public Library starting at 10 a.m. Handbags $1! We are accepting nice, clean items for the sale! “TRINKETS & TREASURES” FLEA MARKET - held by the Grace United Methodist Women from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, 420 California Drive, Coal Center, PA. ROAST BEEF DINNER - 4 - 7 p.m. at Elizabeth United Methodist Church, 317 Second St., Elizabeth. Adult dinner $8, child dinner $5. FREE FLU SHOTS - given by Jefferson Hills Area Ambulance Association provided by Mon River Fleet, PA Dept. of Health and UPMC from 10 a.m. to noon at the Borough of Jefferson Hills Municipal Building Community Room. Ages 18 and older. Shutins can make arrangements for a home visit by calling 412-384-0111. OCTOBER 19 MON VALLEY COIN CLUB MEETING - 2 p.m. at the Mon Valley Senior Citizens Center in Charleroi. All members and the general public are invited. 50/50 with prizes for kids. Applications are being accepted for membership. For more info, call 724984-6611. SLOVAK DINNER - at the Monessen Heritage Museum, 505 Donner Ave., from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The meal features stuffed cabbage, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad and cake. Tickets are $10 and available by calling 724-684-8460.
TRIBUTE TO VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS - presented by The Greater Monongahela Area Community Band at Ringgold Middle School, Finleyville. The concert will start at 2 p.m. No admission charge. PENNY BINGO - held by the Monongahela Columbiettes from 1 - 4 p.m. at Madonna Regional School Hall, Monongahela. Lunch, games, penny auction, basket auction, door prizes. Tickets are $10. For more info or tickets, call Irene at 724258-8634 or Freda at 724-483-3626. HARVEST FOR HARAN PUMPKIN CONTEST - at Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church. Pumpkin measuring and weigh-in and a light dinner. All proceeds benefit Haran Ministry International, a non-denominational Christian mission outreach where Mingo has built and supports a sister church. For more info, call 724-348-5278 or visit us at www.mingochurch.org. PETERS TOWNSHIP FUNDRAISER BOWLING EVENT - at the Meadows Racetrack Bowling Lanes, Washington. Registration at 11:15 a.m. and bowling at 11:30 a.m. All profits go to Angels’ Place. ICash bar available. For more info, contact Wayne Thompson at 412-874-8888 or Diane Page at 724-941-6958 or visit www.peterstownshipreferrals.com. PIEROGI & KIELBASI DINNER - at St. Agnes Parish in Richeyville from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in their social hall. Cost is $8.50. Take outs available by calling 724-632-5857. OCTOBER 20 CHARLEROI AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING - Riverside Room, 303 SPHS Plaza Center at 6:30 p.m. The presentation with light refreshments begins at 7 p.m. Mr. Gary Streiner speaks on the filming of the “Night of the Living Dead” in the Evans City Cemetery and the upcoming rededication of the cemetery chapel after a major restoration. For more info, call 724483-4961 or 724-925-1742 SOUTH PARK WOMEN’S CLUB MEETING - 7 p.m. in the South Park Community Center. We welcome all women to come and learn about the Women’s Club and what all the good it does in the township. Entertainment for the evening is bingo. Prizes and snacks.
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OCTOBER 25 OCTOBERFEST FLEA MARKET Baldwin United Presbyterian Church from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Vendors, Chinese auction, bakes sale and refreshments will be available. If you would like to purchase a table to sell items, 6 ft. tables are $15 and 8 ft. tables are $18. Call the church office at 412-653-1400.
OCTOBER 26 TRAIN SHOW – at the Fire Dept. of Castle Shannon fire halls from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Rt. 88 & Grove Roads, Castle Shannon. Admission is adults $5, 7-12 $3 and under 7 free. Info available by calling the CSVFD business office at 412-884-7913 M - F 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. or visit www.csvfd.org.
“SPOOKTACULAR” HALLOWEEN BREAKFAST - 8 a.m. to noon, sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Floreffe VFC, held at their firemen’s hall, Jefferson Hills. Featuring all-you-can-eat pancakes, glutenfree too! Children 5 and under eat free with paying adult/adults. Cost is $6. Children’s Halloween costumes not required. Prizes for the best costumes. Autumn bake sale, a “spooky” basket auction and a 50/50 raffle.
POOCH PARADE - held by The Myasthenia Gravis Association of Western PA at South Park. One-mile fun walk on a paved trail beginning at the Dog Park. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the parade begins at 10 a.m. Walkers without dogs and virtual walkers are welcome. Form a team and walk in honor or in memory of a loved one with MG. For more info, call 412-566-1545 or visit mgawpa.org to download a registration form.
VENDOR/CRAFT SHOW FUNDRAISER FOR AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Finley Hall, St. Francis of Assisi Church, Rt. 88, Finleyville. Wide variety of vendors/crafters, Chinese auction, and food. Any questions, please call 412-831-7144 or email typedesigns1985@yahoo.com. THE COUPON CONNECTION - 10 a.m. at the Monongahela Library. Bring your extra coupons to share or to sort through the Coupon Box for items you need. For more info call (724) 518-3529, email couponconnectionmv@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/groups/CouponConnect ion/. HALLOWEEN MASQUERADE BALL hosted by United Way of Mon Valley and Monessen Rostraver Rotary from 8 p.m. to midnight at Monessen Fireman’s No. 1 Social Hall. Doors open at 7 p.m. BYOB, mixers and snacks provided. Prizes for best costumes. $15 per person/$30 per couple. For tickets, call 724-489-8090 or 724-929-7160. MINGO STAR PARTY - 8 p.m. at Mingo Creek Park. See stars, galaxies, nebula, planets, the moon, meteors, and more through our 10” and 24” fixed telescopes. For more info and group pre-registration, call 724-3846150. HAUNTED HALLOWEEN TRAIL - 2 4 p.m. sponsored by the Nottingham Township Recreation Board at Nottingham Township Complex, Eighty Four. Bring your children in their Halloween costumes to this free event to receive Halloween treats. Games and treats provided. SINNERS ONLY MEN’S BREAKFAST CLUB - 9 a.m. at Pricedale Union Church, Belle Vernon. Featuring George Kyle, aka “Brother Jeep,” a lifelong resident of Belle Vernon, who will minister through his personal testimony and song. For more info, call 724-929-9588 or Ralph Stone, at 724-4832132.
TRUNK-OR-TREAT - The Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church, ECO congregation invites all area children to come in their Halloween costumes to the church parking lot from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., where car trunks will be decorated and filled with candy and goodies. For more info, call 724-348-5278 or visit www.mingochurch.org. OCTOBER 27 EVERYONE KNITT - at John K. Tener Library, Charleroi. Registration deadline is October 1. Call 724-483-8282. MEETING OF THE PETERS CREEK HISTORICAL SOCIETY - at the Wright Methodist Church meeting room, at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited. Attendance is free. Lawrence Gallant, historian, explorer and author will deliver a PowerPoint presentation, “The Lost Colonies of Ancient America”. OCTOBER 28 ALZHEIMER’S FAMILY EDUCATION WORKSHOP - 6 - 8:30 p.m. at Home Instead, 2000 Oxford Dr, 3rd Floor Conference Room, Bethel Park. RSVP to 412-595-7554 or 724-222-7770. WEEKLY TUESDAY NIGHT BINGO at the St. Francis of Assisi Church Finley Hall. 7:15 p.m. for the “Early Bird” games and 7:30 p.m. for the regular bingo. Admission is $6 for 20 regular games and 5 specials. Doors open at 6 p.m. DONNA MARIE OSTER LECTURE “A Witch’s Brew of Herbs” explores the plant folklore of the harvest season at 7:30 p.m. at the Bethel Park Municipal Building council chambers. The public is invited to the free event, sponsored by Treehaven Garden Club. For more info, contact Jan Kleiser at 412833-7021 or jankleiser@verizon.net.
OCTOBER 29 SOLID GOLD - at the American Legion in Hazel Kirk from 7 to 10 p.m. For more info, call Geno at 724-592-5264. BINGO - at the North Belle Vernon Fire Dept. at 7 p.m. Telephone info covering each night is available at 724-929-3060 via a recorded message. FREE BREAST CANCER EDUCATION AND SCREENING LUNCHEON - 1 p.m. in Mon Valley Hospital’s Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center. Free to all women who register and will feature unch, guest speakers, info regarding early detection and diagnosis of breast cancer and optional breast examinations. To register, cal 724-258-1333. HAUNTED HALLOWEEN TRAIL - 2 4 p.m. at the Nottingham Township Complex, 909 Sugar Run Rd., Eighty Four. Bring your children in their Halloween costumes to this free event to receive Halloween treats. Games and treats provided. Rain or shine! CLEAN AIR STARTED HERE OCTOBER 1948 - an interdisciplinary workshop featuring a poem written in 1950 by Gunter Kunert about the 1948 Donora Smog Disaster. Following the discussion, break out into groups to explore the ways various disciplines interact in the study of historic events. Workshop is free and held at the Borough Building in Donora. For more info, call 724379-6999 or email donorahistoricalsociety@gmail.com. 3RD ANNUAL LADIES NIGHT OUT “Vintage Charm – Vogue Attitude” is the theme at The Willow Room. Pre-order tickets are available at $25/each. Doors open at 7 p.m. Features pampering and shopping with the most trendy wellness, home, beauty and fashion vendors, giveaways, door prize drawing, Chinese auction, 50/50, light hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, and DJ. New this year, a spiritual visionary will be available to answer your questions. Come dressed from your favorite decade as prizes will be awarded. For tickets, call 724-929-3329. OCTOBER 30 WEEKLY THURSDAY NIGHT BINGO - at the Community Center in Fayette City. Benefits the Fayette City VFC. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Bingo starts at 6:50 p.m.
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‘Spooktacular’ Halloween Breakfast Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary in Jefferson Hills All are invited to a "Spooktacular" Halloween Breakfast! Featuring all-you-can-eat pancakes, including gluten-free pancakes, too! Children 5 and under eat free with paying adult(s). Cost is $6. Children's Halloween costumes are not required but are encouraged, as there will be prizes for the best costumes! Fun for the children includes treats and many more surprises! There will also be an autumn bake sale, a spooky basket auction, and a 50/50 raffle! The date is Saturday, October 25 from 8 a.m. to noon. This event is proudly sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Floreffe VFC, held at their firemen's hall, 1540 State Street, Floreffe Area of Jefferson Hills. Come join in on the fun ... good food, good friends! Enjoy!
Finleyville Volunteer Fire Dept. Plans Open House The Finleyville Volunteer Fire Department is planning an open house on Sunday, October 11, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. The FVFD serves the communities of Finleyville, Union Township and Nottingham Township. Families are encouraged to stop by the fire hall on Washington Ave. in Finleyville to learn more about the department’s firefighting and emergency rescue capabilities. Firefighting equipment will be available to see, including FVFD’s big trucks and other specialized equipment. You’ll see demonstrations of the “Jaws of Life” that can cut through an automobile body to rescue trapped passengers. Weather permitting, there will be other demonstrations, including hands-on use of extinguishers in putting out a real fire – something you hopefully won’t ever need to use at home. There will also be light refreshments for everyone and some fire prevention gifts to take home. Stop by and bring the kids - it’s not a bad idea to have the kids see what to expect if they ever need emergency rescue assistance.
‘C’mon Aboard the Showboat’ for A Musical Getaway All-Senior Musical Production to Take Place in Charleroi An all-senior original musical production, sponsored by Southwestern PA Health Services, will be held at Charleroi High School Auditorium, Friday evening, October 10 at 7 p.m. and Saturday afternoon, October 11 at 2 p.m. A dinner is available in the high school cafeteria from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday evening for $5 and includes an entrée, salad, dessert, and coffee or soft drink. Show tickets are $6 and are available at any Mon Valley Senior Center or at the door. Proceeds will benefit the Mon Valley Meals on Wheels program.
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‘Great Halloween Costume Swap’ Returns to Peters Township Public Library After organizing a very successful event last year, The Peters Township Public Library’s GO Green Club will again host a ‘Great Halloween Costume Swap’ on Saturday, October 11 at the library. Instead of purchasing new costumes each year, the group aims to encourage the community to swap their slightly used costumes to save resources, packaging, transportation costs, and money. Persons interested in participating can drop off used costumes for children, teens or adults on Thursday, October 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. or Friday, October 10 from 3 to 5 p.m. Costumes should be in GREAT condition. Participants will get a token for each costume donated for the swap. Return on Saturday, October 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with your token and shop for a swap. Any costumes and accessories remaining will be donated to the Rainbow Kitchen in Homestead. A total of 46 families brought 139 costumes to last year’s swap.
The Devine family found costumes for all four of their children at last year’s ‘Great Halloween Costume Swap’ at Peters Township Public Library.
Volunteers are needed on Friday and Saturday to help with the swap. Email ptplgogreenclub@gmail.com to volunteer or for more information.
OCTOBER MEETING OF THE RETIRED MEN'S LUNCHEON GROUP OF PLEASANT HILLS FEATURES FAA SPEAKER Over the last few years, there have been a couple of instances of fairly large aircraft landing on too-short runways (at the wrong airport) and of near misses around airports. The Federal Aviation Administration has plans in the works. At the October meeting of the Retired Men’s Luncheon Group of Pleasant Hills, Henrik Vejlstrup of the FAA will discuss Next Gen, a new high tech way of controlling air traffic. Mr. Vejlstrup flew as a pilot for 23 years before joining the FAA 18 years ago. The meeting will be held at noon on Thursday, October 16 in the Fellowship Hall of the Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church, located at the corner of Old Clairton Road and Audrey Drive in Pleasant Hills. Cost for the lunch is $7. For additional information, or to indicate your intention to attend, call the office of the Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church at 412655-2000. Please call by Friday, October 10 to be included in the lunch order.
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1st Annual Olive Thomas Flapper Fête Fundraiser to Benefit Coyle Theater Restoration Project Dust off your zoot suits and flapper dresses for a 1920s-style party – the 1st Annual Olive Thomas Flapper Fête to be held Friday, October 17 at The Willow Room, Rt. 51 North, Belle Vernon from 6 - 10 p.m. The new Mid Mon Valley Cultural Trust celebrates its first fundraising event in support of the much-needed roof repairs needed to move forward in its efforts to implement a plan and restore the regions only movie theater built in 1891, The Coyle Theater. “This is a great opportunity to support The Coyle Theater and honor Charleroi’s world famous Ziegfield girl and silent screen star, Olive Thomas,” said Melanie Patterson, acting chairwoman of the new MMVCT. She added, “A historic theater can enliven the neighborhood, reinvigorate a community, and keep it as a beautiful place for future generations.” The event will highlight Thomas’ 1920 comedy film titled “The Flapper” with a private screening as guests enjoy butler-passed hor d’oeuvres, champagne, Coyle cupcakes,
movie popcorn, a flapper photo booth, a strolling magician, informal flapper fashions modeled by local antique shops, a Chinese auction, 50/50 raffle, and a silent auction item for a week stay (of their choice) at a private luxury oceanside condominium in Daytona Beach Shores. The public is welcome! Come and mingle with the new members of the Mid Mon Valley Cultural Trust and other Valley residents to support the rebirth of this local treasure. The MMVCT board members are Melanie Patterson; Nikki Sheppick; Ken Thompson; Joyce Kossol; Marty Schiff; Larry Cowell; Camera Bartolotta; and Donna Vesely. Tickets are available from any board member as well as at The Back Porch Restaurant in Lower Speers, Prima Diva Boutique in Charleroi, and Bee Graphix in North Belle Vernon. Advanced tickets are $50 and a limited number of tickets will be sold. No tickets will be sold at the door. Please contact 724-331-3654 if you would like tickets or to join our team and help us get the lights back on at The Coyle.
Divorce Workshop for Women Scheduled at Peters Twp. Library A divorce workshop for women is being held on Saturday, November 1 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Peters Township Public Library, 616 E. McMurray Road, McMurray. This 4-hour information-packed workshop is being taught by a family law attorney, a certified divorce financial analyst, and a therapist to address the legal, financial and emotional issues associated with divorce. The workshop is an excellent supplement to professional advice and will help women to achieve optimum results while saving time and money. Individuals will gain important knowledge and resources that will inform, prepare and protect them as they gain a greater understanding of the divorce process. Cost to attend is $35 per person and pre-registration is necessary by October 31 to Donna at 724-493-9695.
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October 11 Purse Bash in Castle Shannon the Perfect Girls Day Out A Purse Bash, benefiting St. Joan of Arc Appalachia Workcamp and Youth Group, will be held October 11 from 12 - 4 p.m. at Castle Shannon Fire Hall. Cost is $25 and includes lunch with dessert, free wine, beer, pop and water. Also, free door prizes are included. Doors open at 11 a.m. with the first drawing at 11:45, which is a 46" RCA flat screen TV. From 12 until 4 p.m., a genuine designer purse will be raffled every 15 minutes. The final raffle at 4 p.m. is a Michael Kors purse with $500 cash inside. All purses were purchased at local retailers and have a gift voucher inside. We will also have a 50/50, a Chinese auction and a special raffle. You must be present to win the first and last drawing - if you want to purchase a ticket and cannot be there at 11:45 or 4 p.m., give you ticket to a friend so she can claim your prize. For tickets and information, please call Audrey at 724-747-4161.
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Local Explorer to Speak on Ancient History for Peters Creek Historical Society
70th Annual Mon Valley Veterans Day Parade and Celebration to Take Place November 8
Lawrence Gallant, historian, explorer and author will deliver a PowerPoint presentation at the October meeting of the Peters Creek Historical Society. The title of the talk is “The Lost Colonies of Ancient America” and it will focus on the ancient cultures that visited this country in prehistoric times with archaeological proof of their presence. Mr. Gallant is the associate editor of Ancient American magazine, is founder of their field investigator program, and speaks at local historical societies and conferences around the country on archaeology of the Americas before Columbus and cultural diffusion in ancient times.The program will take place at the Wright Methodist Church meeting room at 785 Venetia Road on Monday, October 27 at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited. Refreshments will be provided and attendance is free.
Monessen Veterans Council will host a Mon Valley Veterans Day Parade and Celebration on November 8 at Monessen's Eastgate War Memorials. This is a day-long celebration and parade honoring the heroes of the Mon Valley. The parade will feature marching groups from the military, ROTC, high school bands, veterans groups from Washington, Greensburg, Uniontown, the South Hills, and others, and many other groups with vehicles, floats, and displays. The Greater Monessen Historical Society and museum will have an exhibit displaying memorabilia from many of the Valley’s veterans that will be open through the month of November. The Monessen Library will feature a lineup of veteran-related materials for the public to view, and during the month of October, will be showing free classic war movies every Wednesday at 1 p.m. There will be free popcorn and free parking, too.
South Park Meals on Wheels Changes to Being Independently Run South Park Meals on Wheels is no longer affiliated with the Lutheran Service Society (LSS). We are now an independent kitchen serving as an outreach program of Grace Lutheran Church. We have about 65 clients in South Park, Pleasant Hills, parts of South Baldwin, Whitehall, Jefferson Hills and Bethel Park. The Clairton program recently closed down and we absorbed the entire Pleasant Hills area. We now have seven routes and almost 100 volunteers. Since we are no longer supported by LSS, everyone working for SPMOW is volunteering. We are actively looking for financial support to be able to pay a full-time and a part-time site manager and cook. There are many other ways to help this program. We are in constant need of food, supplies, volunteers, and services like snow removal or picking up donations. NO donation is too small! If you would like to help this amazing organization, please call Pam Mason at 412-655-2255 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday or stop in at 6810 Hilldale Drive, Pittsburgh, Monday - Friday, from 7 a.m. to noon. We’ll be glad to show you around and explain our program and how you can help. Visit us on Facebook or at southparkmealsonwheels.com or email us at southparkmow@gmail.com. We hope to hear from you!
South Park Historical Society Plans Oldies Dance Bash For an evening of fun, dancing, food, refreshments and chances to win money/prizes, please plan to join us on Saturday, November 15. The South Park Historical Society will hold their second Oldies Dance Bash at the Library Fire Hall from 5 to 10 p.m. Music will be by DJ Bruce Gordon, buffet by Cyd West Comfort Catering and refreshments are B.Y.O.B. The cost of the ticket is $25 presale or $30 at the door. For tickets, call 412-833-2163 and for tickets and reservations for a party of six or more, call 412-835-0946. No one under 18 will be admitted. All proceeds will benefit the South Park Historical Society Building Fund.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS OF THE SOUTH HILLS FRIENDS OF THE MONTOUR TRAIL Monthly meetings of the South Hills Friends of the Montour Trail are held at 6:30 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the South Park Township Community room, located at 2675 Brownsville Road, South Park. The next two meetings will be held on October 14 and November 11. The South Hills Friends are responsible for maintenance of the Montour Trail between Library and Clairton. Individuals interested in the Montour Trail are encouraged to attend. For more information, visit www.montourtrail.org. Questions may be directed to info@montourtrail.org.
Work is continuing to convert the Library Viaduct to carry the Montour Trail over Route 88 in Library. The gray painted steel in the photo includes newly installed steel bracing members and old steel cleaned and repainted. The work to replace selected steel members is nearly completed. Pouring of the concrete deck should be underway in October.
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NEWS FROM THE GREATER MONESSEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Greater Monessen Historical Society will partner with the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association to commemorate the Independence Day of the First Czechoslovak Republic that was proclaimed in 1918 with a Slovak dinner on Sunday, October 19. The event will be held at the Monessen Heritage Museum, 505 Donner Ave., from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The meal will feature stuffed cabbage, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad and cake. Tickets are $10 and available by calling 724-684-8460. The annual GMHS Fund Appeal and Membership Drive starts in October. Encourage family members, neighbors, friends and co-workers to join the historical society or give gift memberships as holiday gifts. Membership is $15 a calendar year for an individual or $20 for a family. A business membership is $50. The Heritage Museum depends on donations to function and grow, so watch the mail for the appeal. We are on Facebook under “Greater Monessen Historical Society” and also have a You Tube presence. Check us out today! The Mon Valley Veterans Exhibit continues to be on display in the Heritage Museum. Hours are Wednesday - Saturday from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Admission is free. The spring exhibit will honor Monessen’s Finnish Community. Anyone having photos of Finnish families or events are asked to bring them to the Heritage Museum, or photos can be emailed to Monessen@verizon.net. GMHS is searching for the Minute Books from former Monessen organizations and clubs. Please consider donating the books to the museum or loaning them to be copied and returned.
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33rd Annual Carpatho-Rusyn Celebration to be Held in Uniontown The 33rd Annual CarpathoRusyn Celebration will take place on Sunday, October 26 at St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church Social Hall, 201 East Main Street, Uniontown from noon – 6 p.m. The day will feature the heritage of the Carpatho-Rusyns who come from the very heart of Europe, along the northern and southern slopes of the Carpathian Mountains. Their homeland, known as “Carpathian-Rus”, is situated at the crossroads where the borders of Slovakia, Ukraine, and Poland meet. Aside from these countries, there are smaller groups of Rusyns in Romania, Hungary, Yugoslavia, and the Czech Republic. In no country do the Carpatho-Rusyns have an administratively distinct territory. The day will highlight various aspects of Carpatho-Rusyn culture. Mouth-watering foods such as pirohi, holubki, halushki, kolbasi and sauerkraut, nalesniki (potato pancakes), soups, and much more will be served. There will also be a variety of baked goods including kolachi (apricot, nut, poppyseed, and cottage cheese rolls), pagach, and breads. A Divine Liturgy Saturday, October 25 at 5:30 p.m. will include a blessing for the event and festival workers. There will also be a Divine Liturgy on Sunday, October 26 at 9 a.m. There will be on-going entertainment which includes music, folk dancing and singing, demonstrations, videos, displays and presentations. A musical group of Rusyn musicians will play polkas, cardas, and other favorite selections at 1 and 4 p.m. Slavjane Folk Ensemble dancers and musicians from Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church, McKees Rocks, will perform at 3 p.m. with songs and dances. Information on various topics such as Carpatho-Rusyn family customs, both secular and religious,
Slavjane Folk Ensemble
genealogy and tracing cultural roots, and recent trips to the Carpathian homeland will be available. At 2 p.m. there will be a cooking demonstration and at 4 p.m. John Righetti will speak about Rusyn culture. There will be videos and displays of Carpatho-Rusyn culture and customs, and iconography. Once again there will be the funfilled children’s activities room where children can experience the Rusyn culture through storytelling, and making folk crafts such as wooden eggs, bookmarks, decorated cookies, coloring sheets, and more. Church tours at 2 and 4 p.m. will enable visitors to view the 3-tier icon screen and outdoor shrine at St. John’s Church. A pictorial display through power point and visuals will depict the span of 32 years of the Carpatho-Rusyn Celebration at St. John’s. Tables of crafts for sale will include contemporary crafts as well as traditional Carpatho-Rusyn folk crafts. There will be CDs/DVDs of religious music, folk music, and folk dancing. Many raffles include Steeler memorabilia, folk art and craft items, and much more. The day will be one full of color, life, and music for family entertainment. There is no admission charge. The pastor is Father Ronald P. Larko. For more information, call 724-438-6027 M-F 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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Amedisys Hospice of PA Seeking Volunteers in the Mon Valley Amedisys Hospice of PA is seeking volunteers to help patients and families in the Mon Valley service area. A small amount of time volunteered could make a difference in a patient’s or family’s life. Volunteers are needed to: • Visit patients in their home for companionship. • Provide respite for a couple hours for a caregiver. • Run errands like going to the pharmacy or grocery store. • Complete light housekeeping duties like dusting. • Share support stories with caregivers. • Provide some comfort to a bereaved family. • Participate in a bereavement support group. • Participate in visits and activities. Service area includes Monongahela, Charleroi, Belle Vernon, Elizabeth, McKeesport, California, Brownsville, Monessen, Donora, West Newton, Roscoe, Allenport, Jefferson and surrounding communities. Anyone interested in learning more about this volunteer opportunity can contact Pamela Ridge, Volunteer and Bereavement Program Coordinator, at 724-483-4109.
6th Annual Pooch Parade in South Park Benefits Myasthenia Gravis Association The Myasthenia Gravis Association of Western PA invites all dog lovers to enjoy a fun day together at South Park on Sunday, October 26 for the 6th Annual MGA Pooch Parade. This family-friendly event features a one-mile fun walk on a paved trail beginning at the Dog Park at South Park. All registered participants will receive morning refreshments, a tote bag of goodies, an official t-shirt, and bandanas for their dogs. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the “Pooch Parade” begins at 10 a.m. Walkers without dogs and even virtual walkers are also welcome. Form a team and walk in memory of a loved one with MG. The event features a costume contest with prizes for best dog and best dog/owner combo costumes, as well as prizes for top individual and team fundraisers. There will be free Halloween candy for the kids and raffles of gift baskets and silent auc-
tions, including Steelers tickets and a Myrtle Beach vacation. A variety of vendors will be on hand to provide information and products of interest to dog lovers, including the “Ask-the-Vet” booth hosted by Dr. Marina Siegert of Bethel Park Animal Clinic. Bring your used eyeglasses to the Upper St. Clair Lions Club booth. Proceeds will benefit the Myasthenia Gravis Association of Western Pennsylvania (MGA), a private, non-profit that provides treatment and free support services to those with myasthenia gravis – a chronic autoimmune muscle weakness disorder. MG can strike anyone of any age and there is no known cure. Bring your “best friend,"canine or human, and enjoy a day of fun while supporting people with myasthenia gravis. For more information, call 412-566-1545 or visit mgawpa.org to download a registration form.
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Watchful Shepherd USA and Arthur Murray Dance Studio Present “Dancing for a Cause” in Canonsburg Stars will be out when local celebrities, hometown heroes and concerned citizens gather to raise funds to help fight child abuse on Friday, October 17 at Hilton Garden Inn, Southpointe, Canonsburg. The event offers food, entertainment and dancing, with all proceeds from the event going to Watchful Shepherd USA and its mission to prevent child abuse. The main event is the dancing, which features celebrities teaming up with professional dance instructors from the Arthur Murray Dance Studio. Dancers are: Dr. Lori Cherup, Radiance Plastic Surgery; Scott Harper, Clearview Federal Credit Union; Detective Corine Orchowski, Allegheny County Police; Mandy Piatt, Community Representative; Valerie Gatto, Miss Pennsylvania USA; and Bill Hulin, Hulin Chiropractic. “Dancing for a Cause” has the pizzazz of a floor show with the heart of a charity, necessary ingredients for a successful fundraiser. It’s an evening full of fun! Doors open at 6 p.m. Dinner served from 6 - 7:45 p.m., competition begins at 7:45, and dancing goes until 11 p.m. Music and entertainment are provided by DJ Jiving Johnny. Individual tickets are $100 each and tickets at the door are $125. There is also a need for silent auction and Chinese auction items. All donations are tax deductible. For more information, call Donna at 724-941-3339.
9th Annual Ladies Golf Scramble Helps to End Homelessness On September 9, 2014, City Mission, a local homeless and rehabilitation center, held its 9th Annual Ladies Golf Scramble. At 9 a.m., 140 ladies headed on to the course, teeing off in an effort to end homelessness one life at a time. This event has been held at Fort Cherry Golf Club since 2006. After a beautiful day of Kristy Behanna, Kathy Smith, Karen Brown, and Sandy golf, the ladies enjoyed a Westcott – Nemacolin Team and winners of the City wonderful meal prepared by Mission 2014 9th Annual Ladies Golf Scramble. Fort Cherry Golf Club’s staff, had an opportunity to win some prizes and hear from guest speaker and President/CEO of City Mission, Dean Gartland. Most importantly, guest speaker Carol was able to share about her time spent in the women’s shelter, Avis Arbor, and how the program helped transform her life from homelessness to independent living. Thank you to all businesses, organizations and individuals who supported this event financially, through in-kind donations and participation! See you on the green next year!
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Fall Colors Featured at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum Take a scenic four-mile long trolley ride this fall at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum! The museum’s fall hours are Friday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. from Labor Day to midDecember. Tours begin on the hour with the last tour starting an hour before closing. Your visit includes rides on our beautifully restored streetcars, guided tours of some of the Museum’s historic street cars in the Trib Total Media Trolley Display Building, exhibits, film about the trolley era, museum store, picnic area and free parking. Current exhibits include “Streetcar Stories of Washington County” and “Streetcar Suburbs.” Admission is $9 adults, $8 seniors (62+) and $6 for children ages 3 – 15. Children 2 and under are free. There is an optional behind the scenes tours beginning at 1 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday for an additional charge of $4 for adults and seniors and $2 for children (not recommended for small children)Special upcoming events fall include: Pumpkin Patch Trolley (October 10 -12, 17 – 19, 24 – 26) for trolley rides, pumpkins to decorate, children’s activities, and Santa Trolley (November 28 – 30, December 6-7, 13 – 14) to celebrate the season with Santa, toy train layouts, decorated streetcars, caroling and children’s activities. Special event rates and hours apply. Advance reservations are available at www.patrolley.org. For further information on museum hours, group tours, educational programs, special events, or birthday parties, call 724-228-9256 or visit the museum’s website at www.patrolley.org.
Saint Francis of Assisi Blood Drive Scheduled for Oct. 1 Saint Francis of Assisi will hold a blood drive on Wednesday, October 1 from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi – Finley Hall, 3609 Washington Avenue, Finleyville. Walk-ins will be welcomed. Please bring ID with you, as it is required to donate blood. A Central Blood Bank or military ID, driver’s license, or passport are all approved forms of ID. A birth certificate along with a picture ID including the donor’s full name will also be accepted.
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13th Annual Peters Township Bowling Fundraiser Slated for Oct. 19 The 13th Annual Peters Township Bowling Fundraiser will be held Sunday, October 19 at the Meadows Racetrack Bowling Lanes, 210 Racetrack Rd., Washington. Registration will begin at 11:15 a.m. and the bowling is set to start at 11:30 a.m. All profits go to Angels' Place. • $25/person (without sponsorship) • $50 in sponsorships and you will bowl for free • $500 in sponsorships and your team of 6 will bowl for free This event includes beverages, shoes, pizza and great prizes. A cash bar is available. If you would like to donate gift baskets, auction items or cash, please contact us. For more information, contact Wayne Thompson at 412-8748888 or Diane Page at 724-941-6958 or visit www.peterstownshipreferrals.com.
Catholic Women’s College Club Theme for Upcoming Year is “Inspirations” “Inspirations” is the theme for the 2014-2015 year of the Catholic Women’s College Club. The first meeting was held 6 p.m. on September 8 at the Epiphany Chapel meeting room in Monessen. President Lenni Nedley welcomed the members to a picnic buffet catered by 2 Fine Caterers of Speers. Dorothy Jozwiak gave the blessing of food and also said a prayer for the Club, which is celebrating 74 years of inspirations shared by members. Tables were set with lime green coverings and decorated with centerpieces of zinnias and fall leaves in mason jars designed by Vice President Lisa Foglia. Foglia explained the club’s new booklet for the year and focused on September’s theme: “Inspired to Remember.” The officers who served as the September committee included: Lenni Nedley, Lisa Foglia, Jo Anna Stroh, and Sally Keeney. Members spent some time looking over past scrapbooks of the club and reminiscing about the activities that have been accomplished over the years. Foglia then presented President Nedley with her scrapbook highlighting the events of the past year. The business portion of the meeting was called to order. In continuing with recognizing St. Francis of Assisi from the past year, all members recited the prayer in his honor. President Nedley acknowledged September 8 as the birthday of our Blessed Mother. She read a tribute and encouraged the members to imitate her examples. The roll was called by Foglia. Secretary Jo Anna Stroh read the minutes, treasurer Sally Keeney gave the financial report, and both were approved. Committee reports were given. The next meeting of the CWCC will be held 6 p.m. October 6 at the Mon Valley Care Center on Stoops Drive. Members were reminded to bring gifts for bingo prizes for residents at the Center. The meeting was adjourned and closed with “A Prayer for Inspiration.”
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Bentleyville Class of ’64 Celebrates in Style at 50th Reunion
The Bentleyville-Ellsworth High School Class of 1964 held its 50th year Class Reunion at the Willow Room, Belle Vernon, PA on Friday, August 22, 2014 and had a picnic at the Bentleyville Eagles Pavilion the following day. First row: Sara Alsko Lilley; Shirley Krehel Farich; Judy Rados Terry; Barbara Rados Verosko; Sandy Wiltrout Kelley; Yvonne Antanovich Baker; Karen Della Valle Gust; Dee Dee Naddeo Andrachick; Dolores Crumrine Matosky; Janice Crumrine Dunker Second row: Frank Vlanich; Robert Zukauckas; James Snyder; Mary Margaret Pollock Markle; Millie Bosick Higareda; Andy Sabol; Janet Ross Davis; Ruth Kelly Talley; Vicki Greyhosky Litwin; Sharon Zuver Piper; Bruce Sawicky; Teddi Wisniewski Stevenson Third row: Richard Moser; Greg Matosky; Jack McCormick; Loren Schoenholtz; Neal Baker; Bill DiRito; Paul Maczuzak; Joe Hanning; Gary Fields; Clyde Seybert; John Petrisek; Terry Trasatti; Armand Pistilli
Food and Toy Drive for Finleyville Food Bank Kicks Off Early This Fall The temperatures are dropping and the need for the food pantry is rising. During this time of year we always see the quantity of those that need help with food and other items rise. Many seasonal workers are laid off from their jobs, and as the holidays approach, families that may have been too proud to seek help before suddenly realize that the food bank can help provide their families with the things they need. The Finleyville Food Bank is thinking ahead and preparing for this increase in need. We are starting our annual toy and food drive early this year. We are now accepting new toys and food or monetary donations to help us through these high-demand months. The toys will be given to the families that are registered at the Finleyville Food Bank during our December distribution. Any food donations we receive will be distributed monthly, and monetary donations are used to purchase additional food and toy items as needed. During these cooler months and the upcoming holiday season, please find it in your heart to help those less fortunate by giving to the local Finleyville Food Bank. Donations may be dropped off on any Saturday morning at the Finleyville Food Bank between 8:30 and 11 a.m. or mailed to 3595 Washington Ave., Finleyville, PA 15332. If you have any questions please call Rose Monich at 724-348-7821.
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Nothing Dampens Elrama Community Day
Local bands keep making music all day.
Jefferson Hills Ambulance folks handed out lots of informative reading.
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Free Breast Cancer Education and Screening Luncheon
WCCF Kicks Off Annual Steelers Ticket Raffle to Benefit Acorn Fund Washington County Community Foundation is raffling four Steelers tickets and limousine service to and from Heinz Field for the Sunday, October 26, 2014 game against the Indianapolis Colts. The game tickets, donated by the Observer-Reporter, are in section 224, row B (seats 3-6). Raffle tickets are $10 each. The winner will be determined by the first validated Pennsylvania Lottery number drawn at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 10. If the number drawn on this date is an unsold ticket, the winner will be determined by the next day’s 7 p.m. drawing until a winner is determined. Proceeds from the raffle benefit the WCCF’s Acorn Fund, which makes grants to local charities. To date, the Fund has awarded more than $665,000 in six funding areas: arts and humanities; education; environment and animal welfare; health and fitness; human needs; and religion and faith-based. Raffle tickets are available for purchase through WCCF Trustees or by contacting the Foundation at 724-222-6330 or marketing@wccf.net.
Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 1 p.m. Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center Featured presentations by our physicians Breast exams Mammogram scheduling Informational displays
To register, call 724-258-1333
Rain all morning and a light drizzle into the afternoon just couldn’t seem to dampen the celebration of Elrama Community Day. The huge pavilion at the Elrama Volunteer Fire Company picnic ground was packed with folks enjoying great food and music from live bands all day. The sun finally broke through in the late afternoon and warmed up everyone for a great evening. There were activities for kids and grown-ups alike – games of chance for the grown-ups and free games for the kids. There was also homemade food for everyone to enjoy. The crowd built as they day went on and this last day of August turned out to be a great one in Elrama.
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‘A Witch's Brew of Herbs’ Lecture Scheduled in Bethel Park
VFW Post 1940 Plans Oldies Dance and Dinner
Magic will be in the air when Donna Marie Oster, an avid gardener and lecturer, presents “A Witch's Brew of Herbs” which explores the plant folklore of the harvest season. The presentation will be at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 28 at the Bethel Park Municipal Building council chambers. In a one-hour presentation, Donna will talk about the history and customs of Halloween as it pertains to plants and herbs. The public is invited to the free event, which is sponsored by Treehaven Garden Club. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Jan Kleiser, at 412-833-7021 or jankleiser@verizon.net.
The VFW Post 1940 will be having an oldies dance and dinner on November 15 at the Broughton Fire Hall. The oldies band will the Mansfield 5 and the catering will be done by Jackie's Catering. Along with the dancing, music, food, coffee, pop and beer is all included in the ticket price. This is a BYOB affair. There will also be a Chinese auction and a 50/50. Tickets will be available at the VFW Post 1940 and all tickets are presale; none will be sold at the door. Cost will be $25 per person. Call 412-6559922 or 724-344-6427 for tickets.
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State Rep. Saccone Holds 3rd Annual Veterans Appreciation Picnic State Rep. Rick Saccone's 3rd Annual Veterans Appreciation picnic was held on August 23, 2014 at the Broughton VFD in South Park. Nearly 300 guests were in attendance. Special guest star was Valerie Gatto, Miss Pennsylvania. Retired General Jerry Beck was our honored guest speaker.
Hiram Gonzalez-Ortiz, M.D., a general surgeon, welcomes new patients at the Mon-Vale Primary Care Practices office on Brownsville Road Extension in Finleyville. Dr. Gonzalez-Ortiz brings world-class surgical care to the area and offers: I Inpatient and outpatient surgery I Traditional and minimally invasive surgical procedures I Compassionate care I An affiliation with Monongahela Valley Hospital Martik Plaza 6108 Brownsville Road Extension Suite 204, Finleyville, PA 15332 724-929-4122
Retired General Jerry Beck and Rep. Saccone are pictured with the Pittsburgh/Erie Battalion Sea Cadets.
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A special video was played of the veterans who participated in the video shoot, telling their stories and memories of their service. Each veteran received one to take home with them as well.
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State Rep. Candidate Stout-Bashioum Attends SEAD Picnic in South Park Lisa Stout-Bashioum, the candidate for State Representative in the 39th district, welcomed Tom Wolf, Democratic candidate for Governor (right center) and Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald (right) to the 27th Annual SEAD Democratic picnic in South Park on August 10th. They are pictured with South Park Township Supervisor and Democratic Chair Dave Buchewicz.
West Newton Prepares for 6th Annual Roctober Car Cruise The 6th Annual Roctober Car Cruise will be held on Saturday, October 4 from 12- 4 p.m. at 501 Vine Street Park, West Newton. Registration begins at 11 a.m. and entry fee is $5. There will be dash plaques and goody bags for the first 100 registrants. We will have 35 trophies awarded by a panel of judges and a cash award and special plaque donated by Area 51 Auto. We have a new category this year - "The Kids Class." Bring your prized electric ride or wheeled vehicle for all to see. Make sure to bring your chair or tent and kick back and relax to the sounds of DJ Glenn Raymer with hits from the ‘50s and ‘60s. Also don't miss the terrific Octoberfest foods, gift baskets, 50/50, TV auction, and lucky lottery board. The gym will be open for indoor dining if you choose. The event will be held rain or shine. If there’s rain, bring a photo of your ride to display on the wall of fame for judging. Come early to make sure you get a chance to dine on our homemade cabbage rolls, pierogies, and apple pie. For questions, please give us a call at 724-872-0100. All proceeds raised help benefit Downtown West Newton Inc. - your organization for hometown revitalization and farmers market!
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Walk With Us 11th Annual MVH/Lois Orange Ducoeur Breast Cancer Walk Saturday, Oct. 11 Registration, 9 a.m.; Walk, 10 a.m. Charleroi Market House 423 McKean Avenue, Charleroi One- or two-mile fun walk to support the prevention, detection and treatment of breast cancer in our community at Monongahela Valley Hospital.
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Monessen Veterans Council Planning for Veterans Day Parade Approaches Finalization Stages The August meeting of the Monessen Veterans Council was called to order by President Ron Chromulak. In May, a program was proposed where the Veterans Council can earn financial reward by doing fundraising with the 1st Slovak Association, and we did one at the local Wal-Mart on June 14, thus qualifying for this program by posing for a photo with 1st Slovak Association representatives at that time.They presented the check to the MVC. The photo was taken by VI photographer Darnell Graham. A round of applause was given to the 1st Slovak Association, along with a Certificate of Appreciation from the MVC. Next, at no cost to the Council, Chromulak presented certificates from the esteemed order of Hagi Baba and his band from the air, land and sea to all the collectors that took time to stand at Wal-mart and K-
mart and collected monies. A letter and a donation were received from a Thomas B. White, Brunswick, GA, but nobody knows who he is. If you have any info, please contact any member of the Council. Two Gold Star Mothers have been invited to attend the parade: Darla Madison and Mae Brock. If there are any other Gold Star Mothers in the Valley who would like to attend, please contact Chromulak at 412515-7247. Patron ad sheets were passed out and ads can be placed at a cost of $5 per line. A special section will be made for the Memoriam of any deceased veteran or family member at the same price. The Monessen library and the museum are undertaking a project to get the public ready for the Veterans Parade by presenting "Memories and Movies" during October. Award-winning movies of
the past about America's role in keeping our country safe will be shown at the library on Wednesday afternoons from 1 to 4 p.m. They will also be reading letters sent back home from our soldiers, sailors, marines, etc. These are actual letters given to the Museum by families of our fighting men. In other news related to the Veterans Day Parade, a motion was made by DeFelicis and to accept the menu for the luncheon from D&D Caterers and was accepted. Special recognition and thanks was extended to Herman Alvarez for his collection efforts for booklet ads. Chromulak is to contact the high school for a vocalist to sing the National Anthem. Sputzy Sparacino will be singing ‘God Bless America.’ Rev Pfeil will be giving the invocation and benediction. Vlasic will check on setting up of the tables for the luncheon. The firemen’s hall will hold up to 250 peo-
ple and will be opened to the veterans and public after the parade is over. There will be a prize awarded to the best float, and to the veteran outfit with the most people in their ranks; the amount of the prize will be determined at a later date. Hilltop Bus Line will be contacted about getting a shuttle bus for rides from the parade line-up to the hall and back to the line-up. Vlasic reported that Monessen native Bernie Sarra is a member of the Naval Academy and requested permission to contact the academy and his sponsors to permit him to participate in the parade. This was approved. A special request is being made to any and all veterans of the Desert Storm, Afghan, Iraq and Middle East Wars to please call 724-684-9239 and sign up; we want to honor your service while riding in the parade. We can get a contingent to march for you. Thank you!
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Monessen High School Class of 1953 Celebrates Members’ 79th Birthdays The 79th birthday party is now history, and it was a wonderful day and party. A total of 65 members and their significant others, plus two guests, celebrated the party on September 4 at the New Alpine Club in Monessen. The new Superintendent of the Monessen School District, Dr. Leanne Spazak, and her secretary, Susan Benning, were our honored guests at the event. Marilyn Brithinee Druash and Martha Senich Righetti worked the checkin table. Bob "Tybo" Tyburski and John Pallini worked the share the wealth table. Pati Fonner Pallini and Joyce Danko set out the program flyers and song sheets at the table settings. Madalyn Beres Billy, Margie Homas Opat and others set out food. Getwell cards were set out for everyone to sign for a few of our ill classmates. Carolyn Crusan Myers set out many photos of previous reunions and parties. The class sang the MHS Alma Mater, and Nancy Kerns Horvath lead the class in the singing of the class song, which was set to the tune of "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows." Tybo played ‘God Bless America’ to which the class sang along. Invocation was given by Kerns. After the buffet-style dinner, the class sang Happy Birthday. With Tybo playing "Hail to the Chief," Junior Class President Essey introduced Senior Class President Pallini, who delivered his annual State of the Class of ‘53 speech and officially welcomed the members of the class. Essey read the memorial
to the deceased members. Next, they introduced the members of the local Veteran's council of Monessen. Each branch of the armed services was recognized, with classmates and guests requested to stand when their branch of the service was called out. All the veterans were received with a round of applause and a thank you was extended to the ladies and gentlemen for their service! George thanked the committee, consisting of Beres, Brithinee, Senich, Ann Coccilone, Sherie Shutterly, Gail Hunter, Roseann Kulenic, Joe Chiaravalle, Don Jones, Nick Sowko, Margie Houlis, Barbara Jenion, Julie Skurla, Tyburski, Ron Danko, John Pallini and Pati Fonner, for their help this year. Thanks also went to Joanne Billick and her kitchen staff for the wonderful services rendered to the MHS Class of 1953. Winners of the share the wealth drawings were Robert Bogden, Sherie Shutterly Husher and Robert Kopko. Husher donated part of her winning back to the class. Thanks were extended to Nick and Helen Fisfis, Mickey and Pat Tweardy, the Holidays and the Peckynos for their donations to help defray some of the expenses of the class. A great big thank you to all the members and their significant other for taking time out of their lives to join us in the 79th birthday celebration and hopefully, with God's help, we can all get together again in 2015, more than likely in September again.
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FALL PROGRAMS SCHEDULED AT JEFFERSON HILLS LIBRARY All programs are held at the library, 925 Old Clairton Rd., Clairton. See each program for registration requirements. To register, visit www.jeffersonhillslibrary.org or call 412-655-7741. Home Depot Do-It-Yourself Workshops Small Home Improvements Thursday, October 2, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Small repairs creep up on all of us. Need help with a new door lock? Your outlet not working like it should? Tired of the dog being your door bell? We will show you how to fix these and a few more. Zumba Fitness 12 Weeks – Mondays through November 17, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Tuition: $5 per class Zumba classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. Increase your energy and fitness levels. Join us for an easy to do, effective, and totally exhilarating exercise! Gentle Beginners YOGA & Monthly Nutrition Class Saturdays, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Tuition: $5 per class This gentle yoga class includes gentle stretches, breathing, relaxation and simple postures to increase range of motion of the major joints, guided relaxation and meditation. Class will include a nutrition class the first Saturday of each month at 11 a.m. by Mark Davis. Take Better Photos with your Smart Phone – For the Entire Family Thursdays, October 9 and 16
Tuition: $5 per session for the entire family This two-session class is for everyone in your family who uses his/her smart phone as his/her primary camera. This class will not only teach you the ins and outs of your cell phone’s camera, but also help you better understand what makes strong photographs. You will be introduced to different techniques and concepts that will allow you to set your photographs apart from the rest of the pack. Halloween Ghost Stories – An Evening for Families with Storyteller Alan Irvine October 23, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuition: $5 per family Alan Irvine captivated the children at the Summer Recreation Program with his tales of the prairie. We are having him back to share ghost stories of the Halloween season with families. Bring the kids and enjoy an evening of (not too) scary folklore, myths and legends in our haunted council chambers. Light refreshments will be served. Register at the library or on event keeper online by October 15. SAT Preparation Classes In preparation for the November 8 SAT test at Thomas Jefferson High School, will hold classes on four Sundays, October 12, 19, 26 and November 2, 1 – 4 p.m. Fee: $175 Permission forms can be picked up at the library. Scrabble Club Meets Tuesdays from noon to 4 p.m. New members welcome!
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OCTOBER PROGRAMS AT THE PLEASANT HILLS LIBRARY Pleasant Hills Library is located at 302 Old Clairton Rd., Pittsburgh and can be reached at 412-655-2424. The following are their October events: ‘Happy Hallo-wine: Eat Drink and Be Scary’ Wine Tasting Event The Pleasant Hills Library will celebrate its 69th anniversary on Saturday, October 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. with a wine and cheese tasting event titled ‘Happy Hallo-wine: Eat Drink and Be Scary.’ The evening will include vampire red and ghostly white wines to sample, a souvenir wine glass, cheeses, appetizers and desserts, non-alcoholic beverages, an art show and sale, a Chinese auction, jewelry sale, costume contest, entertainment and more. Local artists are invited to participate in the art show by returning an entry form to the library by October 8. Forms are available on pleasanthillslibrary.org. Tickets for the event are $25. ‘How to Help Your Children Pursue Their Natural Gifts’ Parenting Event Nancy Jean Morrison, an author and teacher for 35 years will present ‘How to Help Your Children Pursue Their Natural Gifts’ on Thursday, October 2 at 7 p.m. The program will examine ways to expose children to a variety of activities to strengthen their natural talents. Recommended for parents, grandparents, caregivers and teachers of young children. Conversation Salon Opinions welcome. The Pleasant Hills Library will sponsor a Conversation Salon on Friday, October 3 from 1 - 3 p.m. The group explores current events and other topics of interest for discussion. Newcomers encouraged to participate. Refreshments served.
Murder and Mayhem Mystery Book Club The Pleasant Hills Library Murder and Mayhem Mystery Book Club will meet on Monday, October 6 at 1 p.m. This month’s selection is The Sherlockian by Graham Moore. Newcomers welcome. Alzheimer’s Workshop The Library will present an Alzheimer’s Workshop on Tuesday, October 7 from 6-8 p.m. led by Jay Cincinnati of Home Instead. ‘Fahrenheit 451’ Screening All adults and teens are welcome to a viewing of the 1966 film ‘Fahrenheit 451’ starring Julie Christie on Monday, October 13 at 6:30 p.m. as part of The Big Read. Writers and Lifestory Writers Group The Writers and Lifestory Writers Group will meet on Tuesday, October 14 at 6:30 p.m. The group welcomes published and amateur writers in any genre to participate. This month’s assignment is to ‘imagine being in a cheap hotel when the lights go off and stay off” or bring a sample of your current writing to share. Pleasant Hills Library Book Group The Pleasant Hills Library Book Group will meet on Monday, October 20 at 7 p.m. This month the Library is partnering with CCAC and other community groups to promote the Big Read selection, Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. Newcomers welcome. ‘Giving Wisely to Charities’ Lecture The Library will sponsor ‘Giving Wisely to Charities’ on Tuesday, October 21 at 7 p.m. presented by the Better Business Bureau.
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Motown Magic Goes On at Monessen Amphitheatre By Jill Brown
Although only a handful of people were there to enjoy it, DJ Ralph Trilli played Motown music on Sunday, September 7. Due to the Steelers game, the crowd was sparse, but that did not stop the melodies. Trilli started at 2 p.m. with Motown favorites such as: Smokey Robinson & the Miracles’ “My Girl,” and Diana Ross’ “Where Did our Love Go?” Monessen Amphitheatre Committee President Matt Shorraw said of his choice of Motown: “I think it’s fun. A lot of people requested it. So here it is.” Trilli even gave an update on the Steelers game at 2:30 p.m. in 2nd quarter: Steelers 24-3. Then, he played “ABC” by the Jacksons. Latecomers at the event filled out the small crowd. In addition to the music, there was a kids’ activity table, and anyone could join the e-mail list, with donations being accepted. Food was available, provided by
Jacquelyn Pierce, Amphitheatre Committee vice president, and Matt Shorraw, Committee president, enjoy time together.
the Monessen Hilltop Fire Department, including kielbasa and sauerkraut with refreshments. RP’s Barbeque was there, as always. At 3:35 p.m., the game was tied in the 4th quarter, 27-27, and Motown music continued at the Amphitheatre. Finally, with no time left, the Steelers won the game against Cleveland, 30-27! For more information about events at the Monessen Amphitheatre, visit their Facebook page online.
Heritage Players Perform “Little Women” This October; Hold Holiday Show Auditions The Heritage Players will present the musical "Little Women" on October 17, 18, 24, and 25 at 8 p.m. and on October 19 and 26 at 2 p.m. at the Seton Center, 1900 Pioneer Ave., Brookline. Tickets are $15 at the door. Tickets purchased in advance at www.bphp.org/xu35a will be $13. Box office opens one half hour before curtain. Visit www.bphp.org or phone 412-254-4633 for more details. The Heritage Players are holding auditions for their "Holiday Spectacular" show. This is a family variety show. Auditons are on October 26 at 7 p.m. at the Seton Center, 1900 Pioneer Ave., Brookline, and on October 27 at 7 p.m. at the Schoolhouse Arts Center, 2600 South Park Road, Bethel Park. The performance date is December 7 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Seton Center. Visit www.bphp.org or phone 412-254-4633.
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NEWS FROM THE DONORA HISTORICAL SOCIETY The presentation for Monday, October 6 at 7 p.m. will be on digital storytelling – “A Town Called: Donora” by Cal U students Corrine Dowlin and Rachael Fawley. In 1950, a 21-year-old German man named Guenter Kunert wrote a poem about the 1948 Smog titled "The Song of a Small Town." For him, what took place in Donora in 1948 paralleled his struggles of surviving WWII as a young German-Jew whose relatives were exterminated in concentration camps. Later, this poem was translated by Penn State University languages professor Dr. Manfred Keune and presented to the Donora Historical Society, and Guenter Kunert would go on to become one of Germany's greatest contemporary writers. In 2013, as part of a Cal U Honors English class, Dowlin and Fawley used Kunert's poem and combined it with some of their own poetic flair for their video project. They will present their video and their experiences with completing their project. The 4th Annual Cement City Home and Walking Tour will be scheduled for Sunday, October 19 at 1 p.m. The tour will start at the museum with a photo presentation on Donora’s National Historic District – Thomas Edison’s Cement City, and will show artifacts and original blueprints during the construction from 1916 and 1917. A walking tour will follow in the Historic District to point out some of the various architectural details. The walk will conclude by touring the interior of at least one home where a couple of rooms have been restored to period. There is no Steelers game scheduled on this day. Space will be limited to 30 people. The proposed cost of the tour will be $10 a person. Please RSVP. If you have any questions on the tour, call or send us an email.
In collaboration with the California University of PA and the Heinz History Center, we will be holding our 2nd annual Environmental Conference on Wednesday, October 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Donora Borough Building with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m. The conference will be “hands-on” and technology will be supplied by Cal U. Following the conference, the Smog Museum will be open for all participants from 2 to 4 p.m. We will be deviating from our normal scientific approach for this year’s conference and going with literature and film under the guidance of Dr. Fisanick from Cal U and Dr. Manfred Keune from PSU, to name a few. The inspiration for this conference will be the poem on the 1948 Smog by Guenter Kunert and the Digital Storytelling video “A Town Called: Donora” and how language can influence environmental and political issues. The primary target audience will be students in middle school through college. The general public is also welcome. If you would like to be a volunteer for this event, we could also use your help in some capacity. If you would like to be a sponsor or have any questions, please consult our website or give us a call. The Donora Historical Society and Smog Museum is located at the intersection of Sixth and McKean in the heart of Donora, and is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or by appointment. If you have additional questions about the subjects mentioned above, the society, museum, meetings or possibly volunteering, feel free to stop by or email us at DonoraHistoricalSociety@gmail.co m or by calling 724-823-0364 and leaving a message. Or visit us at www.DonoraHistoricalSociety.org.
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South Park Women’s Club Sponsors Their 21st Annual Craft Show The South Park Women’s Club will be sponsoring their 21st Annual Craft Show at the Home Economics Building in the South Park Fairgrounds on Saturday, October 4 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. This year’s show will feature over 50 skilled crafters filling both inside and outside the building. They will be offering a wide variety of unique home-made craft items. Many of the crafters are new to the show, so there will be an unique selection for our shoppers. In addition to the crafts, the Women’s Club will have a huge bake sale, refreshments, raffles and a Chinese Auction. Admission is free. Come, shop and stay for lunch!
WYTC Recognized for Contributions and Volunteerism
Pictured are (l-r): Tim Aaron, WYTC volunteer; Bill Hurrianko, WYTC Vice President; Bob Hand, WYTC Director; Ted Kopas, Westmoreland County Commissioner; Leslie Pierce, WYTC Treasurer; Bruce Souply, WYTC President; Charles Anderson, Westmoreland County Commissioner; and R. Tyler Courtney, Westmoreland County Commissioner.
The Westmoreland Yough Trail Council was recognized on September 18 at the Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation's Green Luncheon for their contributions and volunteerism. The ceremony was held at Twin Lakes Park in Greensburg.
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State Representative Rick Saccone Known as a Government Reformer
Monessen City Park Amphitheater Committee Holds Ribbon-Cutting Event
Dr. Rick Saccone has always been a government reformer. He remembers an instance from his earlier days, stating, “As a young Airman, I suggested a change to the way we repaired F-4 fighter aircraft that was adopted Air Force-wide and earned me a letter of thanks from President Carter.” That letter still hangs in his District office in Jefferson. This trend continued as Saccone advanced his career. “As a federal agent,” he continued, “I investigated high-dollar fraud in the Department of Defense, saving the taxpayers millions of dollars.” Later, while on the Elizabeth Forward School Board, Saccone once again reformed the way things had always been done. “We were able to renegotiate some contracts and cut taxes and successfully eliminated another smaller nuisance tax,” he stated of his work in this capacity. When Rick Saccone came to Harrisburg, he continued fighting for the taxpayer. “We have tackled welfare reform enacting drug testing for welfare recipients and eliminated using welfare benefits cards for alcohol and tobacco,” he said, and while Saccone is proud of this accomplishment because it’s a favorite win among his supporters, he is still going after one of his favorite topics, executive session abuse. “People always complain that too many agencies and municipalities work their business behind closed doors and omit the public from the deliberations. That’s wrong,” he said. His bill clarifies what may be discussed in executive session and would hold officials accountable for what is said in executive session. He passionately stated, “This is widely popular among citizens who feel left out of deliberations they have a right to be privy to.” Rick Saccone has decades of experience and successes reforming government to make it responsive and responsible to the people.
Pictured are (l-r): Delmar Hepple, coordinator; Lucille D’Alfonso, council liason; Commissioner Ted Kopas; Committee President Matt Shorraw; State Rep. Ted Harhai; Committee Vice President Jackie Pierce; Karen Lewitsky, treasurer; and Patty Bukowski, council liason. Missing from photo: Committee secretary Karla Spangler.
The Monessen High School Marching Band performed following the ribbon cutting.
By Jill Brown
Save the Date! MVRCC Plans Excursion to Costa Del Sol, Spain for March 2015 Chamber Discoveries and the Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce will partner to host a nine-night and seven-day excursion to Costa Del Sol, Spain. The trip includes round-trip airfare from Pittsburgh, several meals, and tours of landmarks in the Costa Del Sol region. An optional "Chamber Exchange" hosted by Spanish business leaders will take place. The trip price if $2,599 per passenger or $2,499 if a deposit is made by October 15. A full brochure is available at the Chamber's website and the Chamber office. Informational sessions will be held to discuss the trip, so keep posted to the website and Facebook page for details. Chamber membership is not required to participate in this travel. Call the Chamber for information at 724-483-3507.
The Amphitheater Committee held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at their newly renovated site at Monessen City Park on Friday, August 22. It incorporated music, food, speeches, and the history of the amphitheater itself. Leading up to the 6 p.m. ribbon cutting, the Valley Chordsmen performed at 5:30 p.m., singing barbershop-type songs a cappella. They sang such hits as “Can you feel the love tonight?” They also dedicated one to those serving our country: “God bless America.” Next the ribbon-cutting ceremony began. First, Cal U of PA Choir Members performed, singing ‘The Star-Spangled Banner.’ Matt Shorraw, Amphitheater Committee president, spoke about the history
of the amphitheater and all the work he put into its renovation, beginning back in 2013. Committee Vice President Jackie Pierce spoke, stating, “We really want to promote the arts and want this to be a family thing,” she said. State Rep. Ted Harhai added, “The activities venue is for everyone - young and old.” With that, the group cut the white ribbon. Afterward, there was more entertainment. The Monessen High School Marching Band performed, and Hot Headed Mike and the Half-Baked Jazz Band played, proving for just what kind of great music the amphitheater was built. Shorraw ended the night by stating, “We are always open to events and new members. You can like us on Facebook.”
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League of Women Voters of Washington County Prepares for Voter Service Activities The League of Women Voters of Washington County alerts all voters that the Pennsylvania General Election is Tuesday, November 4. On Washington County ballots for this election are candidates for US Representative from Congressional Districts 9 and 18, Pennsylvania Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Pennsylvania Senate District 46 and Pennsylvania House Districts 15, 39, 40, 46, 48, 49, and 50. Citizens who want to participate in this election must be registered 30 days before the election. The last day to register is Monday, October 6. The League of Women Voters of Washington County is preparing its nonpartisan Voters Guide for the election. The guide will be available in Washington County papers in late October and will include information directly from candidates. The guide will also be on-line at http://washingtoncounty.palwv.org for voters to check at their convenience. The LWV of Washington County has set the following policy for inclusion of candidates in the Voters Guide and other voter service activities. All candidates already on the ballot for the offices mentioned above will be included. Letters have already gone out to these candidates. Write-in candidates for the offices covered will be included if they give the League written notification by September 15 describing how they meet two or more of the following criteria: public or media announcement of candidacy; existence of a campaign committee; evidence of fund-raising or planned activity for campaign; appeal to a broad segment of the electorate; or evidence of sig-
nificant voter interest and support. The burden of proof for meeting these criteria rests with the candidate. If candidates are accepted for inclusion in the Voters Guide, they will also be included in any other LWV voter service activities for their office. Candidates planning write-in campaigns may apply for inclusion by contacting Judy Hughes at jh0709@comcast.net or 724-7453111 before the deadline. For those voters who are unable to go their polling place on November 4, absentee ballots may be requested. Enough time must be allowed to process the application, send the ballot, and receive it back from the voter. The completed absentee ballot application must be in the Election Office by Tuesday, October 24. Voters should apply as soon as possible in order to meet the deadline of receiving the actual absentee ballot and returning the voted ballot to the Election Office by 5 p.m. Friday, October 31. To request a voter registration form or absentee ballot application, contact the Washington County Election Office at 724-228-6750. Forms are also available in some libraries. Remember to allow enough time before the deadline or else go directly to the Election Office in Courthouse Square, 100 West Beau Street, Suite 206 to fill out the form. For any other questions, such as where to vote, call the Election Office or check the LWV of Washington County website, which will connect you to the websites that have this information.
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Saint Francis Parish Picnic Pleases the Crowds By Paul Chasko
The annual Saint Francis Parish Picnic held on the church grounds in Finleyville on August 17 was a huge success. Good food, entertainment, games for kids and grownups, and beautiful late summer weather made for a perfect event. What more could you ask for? Well, you could have asked for: bingo in air conditioned Finley Hall, lamb being roasted over charcoal, kettle-cooked corn on the cob, rotisserie chicken, a huge Chinese auction, a bake sale, a country store with all sorts of things on sale, soft drinks, beer, roasted beef sandwiches, haluski, kielbasa, French fries, giant pretzels, games of chance, a DJ, a live brass band, dancing girls, and plenty of parking space – it was all there. If you weren’t there, you missed a great event but show up next year sometime in August – you won’t be disappointed.
Dancing students from Lori’s School of Dance
Yum! That corn is good.
Go to our website gallery at www.messengerpaper.com for more photos of this event by Paul Chasko.
November 22 Save the Date! Christmas Bash to Be Held November 22 The Valley Inn Ladies Auxiliary will host their 10th Annual Christmas Bash on Saturday, November 22 at 4th and Snyder Ave., Monongahela. Doors open at 6 p.m. Small games of chance available, free food and refreshments with ticket, winners need not be present. No one under 18 permitted. Tickets are $20. For more information, call 724-258-5062.
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OCTOBER EVENTS AT THE JOHN K. TENER LIBRARY IN CHARLEROI The Library provides training/assistance for patrons in the following areas: Computer Classes – Thursday evenings after 3 p.m. or one-on-one by appointment Social Media – (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) First and third Monday of the month or by appointment E-Reader – Tuesdays from 2:15 to 4 p.m. Adult Activities The Library Board will meet on Monday, October 6 at 5 p.m. in the Board Room. Friends of the John K. Tener Library will meet at 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15 in the Library’s Children’s Section. The Book Club will meet on October 9 at 5:45 p.m. Club members are reading Johnstown Girls by Kathleen George. Books are available at the front desk. New members are always welcome. The Book Club meets on the second Thursday of each month. Teen and Children's Activities Teen Book Club will meet on Monday, October 27 at 4:30 p.m. Members will be reading popular young adult fiction, choosing from such classics as The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Giver, etc. Fall Story Time takes place the first and third Friday of the month, October 3 and 17 at 12:30 p.m. The pre-K age group (children between 3 and 5 years of age) is the target audience. Books to Movies Saturday, October 11, and Saturday, October 25 at 12:30 p.m. A Saturday matinee screening a selection of family friendly fare. Call 724-483-8282 for further information or visit the John K. Tener Library, 638 Fallowfield Avenue, Charleroi.
Monongahela Area Historical Society Presents Spook-Tacular October Annual Candlelight Ghostwalk Do you like things that go bump in the night? Are chills up your spine an eerie pleasure? If so, you just might want to venture out on a dark autumn night to listen to some truly haunting ghost tales along the streets of Monongahela. The 17th Annual Candlelight Ghostwalk, sponsored by the Monongahela Area Historical Society, will be held on Friday, October 10, Saturday, October 11, Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18. Ghostwalk I is the original tour, featuring haunting tales from several of Monongahela’s historic homes. It’s the perfect tour for first-timers! Ghostwalk II features more haunting tales that have been added and is perfect for repeat “offenders”! Cost of the tour is $10. For the brave of heart, the VIP tour includes Ghostwalk I or II followed by a venture inside one of our most haunted homes with stories told by the home’s owners as experienced by them. Bring your camera! Previous photos taken have produced some interesting results. Appetizers and beverages will be prepared and served by the home’s owner who just happens to be a professional chef! Cost of the VIP tour is $25. All tours begin at 7:30 p.m. and meet in Chess Park. For reservations and more information, call 724-258-2377.
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Tragic Day in Finleyville Remembered With 50th Anniversary Memorial Service
Pictured are Charles (Scotty) Crayton (left) and William Rellis – the two remaining survivors of the accident.
By Paul Chasko
On September 13, 1964, while responding to assist at a fire at the Old Country Store in Hill Station, the Finleyville fire truck carrying a crew of nine firefighters went off the road and rolled on a bend on Bebout Road in Peters Township. Three firemen - Arvin Kegel, John Stark and Roy Simmons - lost their lives. The remainder of the crew Charles (Scotty) Crayton, Ross Garbart, William Rellis, Edward Hoppa, John Smith, and Breiner Porter - survived the accident but sustained injuries ranging from minor to life-changing. This was the most tragic incident to ever occur in this small Washington County community. It forever changed the lives of the survivors and the family members of the deceased. On September 14th, an open memorial service commemorating the 50th anniversary of this tragedy
Reverend Benjamin Scott plays the pipes at the memorial service.
was held in the Finleyville Presbyterian Church. The church was filled to capacity with active and inactive firefighters, many in uniform, family members, and friends of the victims. Two notable attendees were Charles (Scotty) Crayton and William Rellis – the last two living survivors of the accident. Pastor Kevin Young spoke of the accident and its impact – both immediate and thereafter. He also spoke of the two communities involved – the close-knit community of Finleyville and the larger community of firefighters throughout the state and nation who mourned this loss. He spoke of the sacrifices continually being made by emergency responders throughout the nation. A luncheon was held after the service in the FVFD social hall. A well-attended memorial mass was also offered up at Saint Francis of Assisi Church for Arvin Kegel, John Stark and Roy Simmons on Saturday, September 20th.
Pasta Dinner Fundraiser at Pathfinder School Pathfinder School, 50 Donati Road, Bethel Park, will host a pasta dinner on Friday, November 7 from 5 – 8 p.m. Cost is adults $7.50, kids 5 and under $3. The meal includes pasta, salad, bread and dessert. Enjoy dinner and dessert while stopping by to see the Scholastic Book Fair, fantastic raffle baskets and silent auction items. Dinner is generously sponsored and prepared by Jack Albenze Catering. All proceeds benefit Pathfinder School. For more information, visit Facebook: Pathfinder School.
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OCTOBER EVENTS AT THE MONESSEN PUBLIC LIBRARY & CULTURAL CENTER To honor the veterans of the Mon Valley, Monessen Public Library & Cultural Center, in cooperation with the Greater Monessen Historical Society, is showing notable war movies each Wednesday in the Library Meeting Room at 1 p.m. Board members Susanna Swade and Candis Elyanich Kelley are also reading passages of letters written by local servicemen during their war service. In addition, photographs of local veterans from the Historical Society are on display at the library. Free popcorn is served during the movies. The movie schedule for October is: Oct. 1 – “Sands of Iwo Jima” Oct. 8 – “Patton” Oct. 15 – “The Glenn Miller Story” Oct. 22 – “To Hell and Back” Oct. 29 – “Bombers B-52” Monessen Public Library & Cultural Center will be closed on Monday, October 13th (Columbus Day) for staff training in Greensburg. The Mon Valley Art Club’s annual art exhibit will conclude on October 9. 150 pieces of art contributed by 24 members are on display in the library. This year’s theme is “What Makes You Happy”. “Teen Read Week” is being celebrated during the week of October 12-18. Visit the library to see the many new teen books that have been purchased for the collection and check out a few to read at home. “National Friends of the Libraries Week” is October 1925. Our local Friends group is active in fundraising for the library and helps sponsor the children’s activities and programs. Please consider joining
the group for a $5 donation. Stop at the circulation desk to pick up an application. Please help support the library! Stop in and purchase a $1 chance on the monthly raffle basket. There are also $2 tickets for the $1,400 monthly drawing on the 4th of each month through the PA Lottery. Need a quick gift? Get a “Book Lovers Calendar” or an Enjoy Coupon Book to benefit the library through your purchase. The “Beginning Genealogy Class” with Claire McMullen will meet on Saturday, October 11, at 11 a.m. in the upstairs PA Room. She will continue the topic of “Wills” with the second part of the series, which began in September. The Mon Valley Genealogy Forum will meet on Monday, October 20, at 5:30 p.m. in the downstairs Reading Area. The speaker for the month will be Linda Lacey, a local genealogist, who has spent several years researching her family tree through various states. She will discuss the pitfalls and triumphs of her research. She recently published a volume of her research as well as a family cookbook. Fall Storytime with Miss Allysa Gigliotti meets on Monday evenings at 6 p.m. in the Children’s Room. The themes for October are: October 6 – “Buttons” October 13 – “Native Americans” October 20 – “Photographs” October 27 – “Halloween Dress-Up Party” There will be a special craft session on Wednesday, October 24, at 5 p.m. when trick-or-treat bags will be made.
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October Meeting of the Charleroi Area Historical Society Focuses on “Night of the Living Dead” Filming and Chapel Restoration The public is invited to the October 20 meeting of the Charleroi Area Historical Society to hear Mr. Gary Streiner speak on the filming of “Night of the Living Dead” in the Evans City Cemetery and the upcoming rededication of the cemetery chapel after a major restoration took place. Gary Streiner is a resident of Evans City, PA and also one of the original ten investors in the film “Night of the Living Dead.” Gary will be speaking as well about a fundraiser he led to save the chapel at the Evans City Cemetery. The effort was totally accomplished through the use of a social media campaign on Facebook, and the result of saving the chapel has resonated throughout the town of Evans City and has resulted in a renewed energy for a little town that hasn’t had anything to cheer about since the days of black gold or oil production back in the late 1800s. The talk will be about how pride in a small neighborhood can do wonders to help this town gain respect among the small towns in its area. With Halloween coming in the month of October, what better way to spend an evening hearing about the place where an iconic film made history? Learn about the film and what it took to bring its centerpiece “set” back to its original glory. The doors of the Riverside Room, 303 SPHS Plaza Center, open at 6:30 p.m. The presentation with light refreshments begins at 7 p.m. For more information, call 724-483-4961 or 724-925-1742
Friends of South Park Township Library Book Sale Approaching in October The "Friends" will be holding their annual fall book sale October 16, 17, and 18 in the Township Community Center Bldg. It’s not too early to plan on what you might be donating to this sale. We need all books: adult, children, teens, fiction and non-fiction. Other needed items are toys; puzzles; games; stuffed animals/toys; DVDs; CDs; video tapes; blu ray; books on tape; any audio/video material; records; and albums. Puzzle and game boxes should be taped shut and must have all parts and pieces. No outdated books or materials of any kind will be accepted. The “Friends” no longer accept encyclopedias, magazines, National Geographics, small Reader's Digest or computer books, materials that are more than 3 years old, and please, no garage sale items. Due to lack of storage space, all donated items should be placed in boxes and marked what is inside boxes, whether hardbacks, fiction, non-fiction, etc. Items are to be brought to library lobby beginning September 27th in boxes. Boxes can be usually be requested at grocery/liquor stores or any retail store.
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UPCOMING EVENTS AT BETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE Beth Israel Center Synagogue welcomes new members and potential new members to attend services or one of our upcoming events. We are located at 115 Gill Hall Road at the border of Pleasant Hills and Jefferson Hills. Our spiritual leader is Rabbi Amy Greenbaum and our president is Arthur Weinblum. Our Friday evening services are followed by a lovely oneg (social time). Erev Yom Kippur Services on Friday evening, October 4, will begin at 7:15 p.m. Yom Kippur services on Saturday morning, October 5, will begin at 9:30 a.m. The speaker will be Cindy Regal Balchunus. Yizkor (Memorial) services will begin at approximately 11:30 a.m. A breakfast sponsored by Sisterhood will take place at sunset after the Yom Kippur evening services on October 5. At noon, a Shemini Atzeret Yizkor service will be held on Thursday, October 16. For additional information about Beth Israel Center Synagogue contact the office at 412-655-2144 or view our website at www.bethisraelpgh.org.
Monessen VFD #1 Auxiliary Announces Fall Craft and Vendor Show Monessen VFD #1 Auxiliary Fall Craft and Vendor Show will be held Saturday, November 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Monessen Fireman’s Social Hall – Eastgate 15. To reserve your table, please mail your check made out to Monessen VFD #1 Auxiliary to: Karen Marinos, 161 Schoonmaker Ave., Monessen, PA 15062 Tables are $10 each and reservations are due by November 5. We have round and long tables and they are available on a first come, first served basis. 1st paid vendor per company will be accepted. For more information, contact Karen at 724-684-5838, Linda at 724797-0747 or Kathy at 724-258-4781. Each crafter/vendor is asked to donate an item to be given away at our Chinese auction. Proceeds benefit Monessen VFD #1 Auxiliary. Food and drinks will be sold.
Cross Creek County Park Offers Fall Hayrides The Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation will be offering group hayrides this fall in Cross Creek County Park. Dates are Friday, October 10 and Saturday, October 11. Hayrides are scheduled 5 - 8 p.m. both evenings. Hayrides are approximately 50 minutes in length. The haywagon can accommodate approximately 20 people per hour. The use of a picnic shelter and a fire circle before or after the scheduled hayride is also provided. The cost is $50 per hayride. Hayrides book quickly. Call 724-228-6867 for available times and information about scheduling a hayride in Cross Creek County Park. Cross Creek Park is located off of Route 50 in Rea, PA.
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Monongahela Woman's Club Holds First Meeting of the Club Year Monongahela Woman's Club had their first meeting of the Club year on Monday evening, September 8, 20014 at the 1st Presbyterian Church in Monongahela. New President Cathy Richardson was installed by Membership Chair Debbie Lenzi. New members installed were: Mary Beth Installation of Club President Cathy Richardson Greenawalt, DeAnne Pesog(left) by Debbie Lenzi. nelli and Kristen Weldon. New members Geri and Anna DeLattre will be installed at a later date. After the reading of a devotion - "How To Plant Your Garden" by President Cathy Richardson - the Club enjoyed a lovely buffet, as is tradition for the annual first meeting of the Club year. The Club will sponsor a Installation of new members Mary Beth vendor night on Monday, Greenawalt, DeAnne Pesognelli, and Kristen October 13 from 6 - 9 p.m. in Weldon by membership chair Debbie Lenzi. the Monongahela Fire Hall. There will be a Chinese auction for many gift baskets with door prizes awarded every 15 minutes. Tickets will be sold to win an autographed Sidney Crosby NHL jersey. There is still room for more vendors if anyone would like to participate. Please contact our FaceBook page "Monongahela Woman's Club" for more information. The vendor show is open to the public, and there is no fee for admission. Program Chairman Vicki Sento reported that Tammy Sprinkle from Reclaimed Décor will be the speaker for our November meeting on Monday, November 10. The Ringgold Senior Girls Tea date has been set for April 24th at the Monongahela Country Club. Anyone wishing to join the Monongahela Woman's Club can do so by contacting us through our FaceBook page or by attending one of our meetings, located at the 1st Presbyterian Church in Monongahela at 7 p.m. on the 2nd Monday of each month.
Richeyville’s St. Agnes Parish Plans Pierogi and Kolbassi Dinner St. Agnes Parish in Richeyville is having a pierogi and kolbassi dinner on Sunday, October 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in their social hall. The meal consists of pierogies, kolbassi and kraut, roasted mixed veggies, applesauce, grilled Italian bread and dessert. Cost is $8.50. Takeout orders are available by calling 724-632-5857.
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Monongahela High School Class of 1964 Celebrates 50th Year Reunion
It’s hard to imagine 50 years have passed since our graduation from M.H.S. and to those who attended the reunion Aug 14, 15 and 16, it seemed like just yesterday as we reminisced about the “good old days” and laughed and enjoyed each other’s company. The three-day event started with a ‘meet and greet’ welcome reception at Double Tree by Hilton Meadowlands. Many people also rode the complementary van shuttle the next day to the Meadows Casino. That evening we had a dinner dance with music from the ‘60s, and Saturday featured a catered picnic at Palmer Park in Donora.
There were 88 classmates - 137 total attendees with guests - who enjoyed the three-day celebration. Classmates received a commemorative book that included class photos, current photos, a bio since graduation and a “most memorable memory of high school.” Also in the booklet were ads from local businesses, group photos from each of our 5year reunions, and a memorial page listing the names of 56 deceased classmates. We had such a great time that our next reunion will be in two years, when we’ll be celebrating our 70th birthdays. Hope to see everyone there!
Hoagie Sale! Sponsored by Finleyville Knights of Columbus Knights of Columbus super hoagies will be ready for pickup on Saturday, October 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Finley Hall across from St Francis Church in Finleyville. This is not just your run-of-the-mill fundraiser hoagie – this is a big 12” bun loaded with meats, cheeses and fixins handcrafted by the Knights. Place your order before or after Masses on October 4 and 5. The Knights will be in the church vestibule to take your order. Order forms will be in the church vestibule and in the October 5 Church Bulletin. Super hoagies are $8 each. Please submit payment with order. Not a member of St. Francis? Call Norma at 724-348-5797 for ordering details. Proceeds benefit charities supported by the Knights of Columbus Council 13832.
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Thank You from the Monongahela Farmers’ Market The Monongahela Farmers’ Market is now over until next season! We want to thank all the customers who came out to support our market and hope you will continue to do so in the future. The committee would like to thank our fantastic sponsors: Ashcraft Storage; Bassi, Vreeland & Associates, PC; Monongahela Animal Hospital; Monongahela Valley Hospital; Monongahela YMCA; and the Salon & Spa by Chaney's Natural. Without these sponsors, we would not have been able to donate monies to the Monongahela Food Bank, pay for our ads and signage, and to keep the market going. Thank you to our entertainment this year, Dr. Chuck Stewart Duo and the Ringgold Celtic Harp Ensemble. A huge thank you goes out to our vendors, who again have provided us with great goodies. We hope to have them all back again next season. They are: Art of Fudge/Chocolate Moonshine Co.; Celebrations by Janet Rands; Goodie Two Shoes English Tea Room; Jimmy's Italian Ice and Gelato; PA Jelly Company; Plum Run Winery; Sunny Sprouts Greenhouse; Wild River Kettle Korn; and Zak Market Gyro's. An especially big thank you to our farmers who provided us with the best local produce you could ask for; we hope to see you next season: Harden Farms; Simmons Farms and Triple B Farms. Lastly, we would like to thank our advertisers and the South Hills-Mon Valley Messenger for putting in our stories, and we issue a heartfelt thanks to our committee members, Monongahela Mayor Bob Kepics, Sarah Forsythe, Irma Hiller and Tanya Chaney.
BVA Reality Tour Slated for October 13 The Belle Vernon Area Reality Tour will be presented on Monday, October 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Belle Vernon Area High School, 425 Crest Ave. Participants will follow the fate of a fictitious teen addicted to drugs. The tour includes an arrest and prison experience as well as dramatic emergency room overdose scene and funeral scene. A narrative by the “addict” precedes each scene and includes the constant reminder to the audience that, “I’m just like you.” The tour is recommended for children ages 10 and up when accompanied by a parent. Advance registration is necessary, as space is limited. Parental consent is also required. Pre-registration for the Belle Vernon Area Reality Tour program is required and registration forms are available at www.realitytour.org. Upcoming Belle Vernon Area Reality Tour dates are November 10, December 8, January 12, February 9, March 9, and April 13. For more information, email bellevernonarearealitytour@gmail.com.
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BENTLEYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY OCTOBER NEWS The Board of Trustees will meet at the library Thursday, October 2 at 7 p.m. Library issues will be discussed and the public is invited to attend. The Friends of the Bentleyville Public Library will meet at the library Monday, October 27 at 6:30 p.m. Fundraising efforts to support the library will be discussed. Anyone interested in joining this active group is encouraged to attend. The Bentleyville Public Library will be closed October 11 and 13 in observance of Columbus Day. The Bentleyville Public Library Book Sale will be Thursday, October 23, 9 a.m. 7:30 p.m.; Friday, October 24, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; and Saturday, October 25, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Books will be $5/bag or $1 each with other items priced as marked. Donations for the sale may be made at the library during open hours. We do not accept donations of encyclopedias, text books or damp and musty items. The Bentleyville Public Library will offer a ‘Family Fun’ evening on Wednesday, October 15 at 5:30 p.m. This fun-filled evening will include pumpkin stories, pumpkin crafts, and silly songs with Ms. Char. All ages are invited to attend, but please register at 724-239-5122. Bentleyville Public Library is accepting registration for the fall Storytime sessions on Mondays at 11 a.m. Children ages 30 months - 5 years will enjoy stories, crafts and silly songs. Please register at 724-239-5122. The Friends of the Bentleyville Public Library are offering a “Black Friday Shopping Spree” ticket, which will include a $100 gift card to EACH of these
stores: Macy's; Sears; Kohl’s; Marshall’s/TJ Maxx; Lowe's; the Home Depot; Toys R Us; Walmart; Target; Giant Eagle; K-Mart and Peebles. Tickets are $3 each and play on the November 22 evening drawing of the PA lottery. For more information, contact the library at 724-239-5122. The Friends of the Bentleyville Public Library will hold their annual Costume Jewelry Sale on Friday, November 14 at 10 a.m. Early birds may gain access to the sale at 9:30 a.m. with a $5 entry fee at the door. The sale will continue Saturday, November 15 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. This year's sale will include scarves. Donations of items are still being accepted. TOPS® (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter 1681 will meet at the Bentleyville Public Library every Tuesday evening, 5 p.m. Weigh-in and meetings begin at 5:30 p.m. First meeting is free and the yearly membership is $28 with a $2 meeting fee. TOPS® is a non-profit weight support group and advocates a basic exchange menu plan and moderate exercise for losing weight and maintaining it. For more information, contact the library at 724-239-5122. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, October 29, when the Tradesman’s Inn will generously donate 10% of their sales to the Bentleyville Public Library. The Inn is open 11 a.m. – midnight and is a great place to take your whole family for lunch or dinner. Please come out and support the Bentleyville Public Library at the Tradesman’s Inn, 1769 E. National Pike, Scenery Hill, on Rt. 40.
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Mon Valley School Craft/Vendor Fair Slated for November 8th The annual Mon Valley School Craft/Vendor Fair will be held on Saturday November 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mon Valley School, Jefferson Hills. This year's show will feature over 135 craft/vendor tables, door prizes, food, refreshments and our spectacular Chinese auction table. The $2 admission fee entitles you a chance to win a door prize. Come and plan on doing your Christmas shopping, and stay to enjoy a fabulous lunch. Our crafters and vendors are sure to have that one-of-a-kind item you have been searching for that special someone. Mon Valley School is one of the three special education centers of the Allegheny Intermediate Unit. All proceeds from the fair benefit student activities. If you are a crafter or vendor and would like to participate in the Craft/Vendor Fair, now is the time to contact the school at 412-469-2551 for more information.
Stockdale Firemen to Honor Veterans at Oldies Dance A patriotic theme will prevail when the Stockdale Volunteer Fire Department resumes its series of ‘All Oldies, Only Oldies’ dances Saturday, November 1 at the SVFD community social center. That’s because a salute to veterans will be a highlight of the event. Al Marcy, first assistant fire chief and entertainment chairman at Stockdale, said all veterans in attendance will be honored in a pre-dance program beginning at 6:30 p.m. An Honor Guard from Post 801 of The American Legion in Roscoe will lead the tribute. Disc jockey Ralph Trilli, co-host of Cruisin’ Sunday on WJPA in Washington, will provide music for the dance, which will run from 7 to 11 p.m. and is open to the public. Trilli will play music from the 1950s and early 1960s including Doo-Wop, Rhythm and Blues and Rock and Roll. Admission to the BYOE (Bring Your Own Everything – food, beverages) event is $10 per person and attendance will be limited to 600. Refreshments (not pop) will provided by the fire department. Reservations and additional information are available at 724-330-5002.
West Newton Public Library Seeks DVD and Jewelry Donations The West Newton Public Library is asking for donations of DVDs for the shelves of the library. You may drop them off during library hours: Monday and Friday 12 – 6 p.m., Wednesday 12 - 8 p.m.and Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Consider going through your jewelry box as well and donating unused, unwanted jewelry and jewelry boxes to the library for our mega sale in 2015. We also take estate jewelry if you are cleaning out a family member’s home. These items are cleaned by one of our members and carded to get ready for next year's sale. West Newton Public Library is located at 124 N. Water Street, West Newton, and can be reached at 724-872-8555.
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Eat Pasta and Do Good by Supporting Bethel Park Rotary’s Spaghetti Dinner
You can help girls in Kenya afflicted by AIDS, provide scholarships to high school seniors, give dictionaries to 3rd graders, and do so much more simply by eating really good food. Just purchase a ticket to the annual spaghetti dinner sponsored by the Rotary Club of Bethel Park. Local and international charities supported include Dictionaries for Third Graders, Angel’s Place, Homeless Veterans, Washington City Mission, Polio Eradication, SHIM, providing scholarships for local high school students and supporting local police food drives. This year’s dinner is October 11 from 2 - 7 p.m. at the Bethel Park Community Center, 5151 Park Ave. Eat in or pick up at the drive-through for great food from Pasta Too and Bethel Bakery. Costs for full meal tickets, including dessert, are: adults $10, seniors $8, children $4. Businesses can also order deliveries for their employees (8 minimum) to be delivered between noon and 1:30 p.m. Call 412-855-4633 to place orders. There is also a raffle with a prize of $1,000 and a silent auction with many great prizes. Giant Eagle is also offering flu shots from 2-7 p.m. at the dinner. For more information, call 412-854-4842.
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Let's Talk Real Estate by ROGER DOLANCH Broker/Owner
The Truth About 3rd Party Websites Many home buyers and sellers depend on third-party websites for real estate listings, information about prices and local market condition, and trends. What the average consumer doesn’t realize is that much of the information may be inaccurate and outdated. 1. Home-value estimates can be off. These sites estimate property values, but those estimates are not accurate and could lead sellers to set their asking prices too high or too low and encourage buyers to offer too much or too little. These sites gather statistical data about the property and nearby properties and run a formula to arrive at a guess based on area averages. They won't factor in recent renovations to one home while the one next door is outdated and do not send appraisers out. 2. Many listings are no longer on the market. More than 35% of the homes listed for sale on third-party websites at any given time already have an accepted offer,
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have been sold, or have been pulled off the market. Outdated listings linger because it isn't in the websites’ best interests remove them. The more listings a real estate site has, the bigger and more useful it seems to be. 3. Asking prices can be outdated. Third-party real estate sites sometimes fail to promptly update listings to reflect reductions. That means that buyers who use the search tools on these sites to view only properties in their price range might never see the listings of properties that weren't originally affordable, but with a price reduction, they now are within the proper range of value. 4. "Days on the market" figures could be off-mark. Homes new to the market attract interest from multiple buyers, while those listed for 90 days or more tend to be ignored. The days-on-the-market data provided by real estate websites can be misleading. With many third-party sites, the figure could represent the number of days since the property was uploaded to the site itself, weeks after it went on the market. Additionally, some listing agents will occasionally reset the days-on-the-market clock by taking the property off the market briefly, then relisting it so that it appears as a new listing. 5. Desirable properties may not appear until after they've sold. It can take a week or longer for a new listing to appear on some sites. Agents have been known to keep a few choice listings to themselves for a bit when they think they can find a buyer on their own, in hopes of earning the full commission rather than splitting it with a buyer's agent. Buyers who wait for listings to appear on third-party websites could miss out.
CENTURY 21 Agent of the Month CENTURY 21 Frontier Realty is delighted to acknowledge the ongoing contributions of Anne Cowen as Agent of Month. A quality service pinnacle producer and Silver Award recipient, Anne 's commitment to her clients is admirable, whether you are an investor, owner occupant, business owner, or farmer. Congratulations, Anne, for many jobs well done!
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6. Listings on "for-sale-by-owner" sites have inaccurate property descriptions. The property descriptions provided in home listings are written to put the property in the best possible light, and when those descriptions are written by real estate agents, the agents are bound by legalities and cannot fabricate information. On for-sale-by-owner sites, the property descriptions are usually written by home owners themselves, who may distort descriptions.
What should you do? If you’re selling your home, check the estimates for the home to make sure that the information is accurate. Review the sales price history, tax assessment history and home description, then report any missing or inaccurate details to the website. If you are buying, ask your CENTURY 21 Frontier Realty agent for help. They’re willing to set you up with a property search that has the most up-to-date and accurate information available. They welcome the opportunity!
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Monongahela High School Class of 1959 Celebrates "The Way We Were" with 55th Reunion Monongahela High School Class of 1959 celebrated its 55th anniversary reunion on August 8 and 9. On August 8, reunion chairperson Leona Marraccini Cole welcomed the 71 classmates and their guests to the dinner at the Southpointe Hilton. Following a social hour, Norma Patton Thomas offered a toast to the class, prepared by Fran Frye, widow of deceased classmate Joe Frye. Mary Ann Guzanick Toth did a memorial reading and lit a candle at the table where photos of the deceased classmates were displayed. Ruth Ann Moore West offered the invocation. Classmate Frank Lomago did a comedy routine. Following the buffet dinner, Master of Ceremonies Ed Nicholanco called on committee member Karl Amoroso, who introduced the other committee members: Johanna Rubino, Norma Patton Thomas, Mary Ann Guzanick Toth, Virginia Curdie Lilly, Casey Lilly, Ruth Ann Moore West, Kenneth Cole, Gerald Radus, Donna Dawson Moody, and Karen
Fawcett Jurczak and chairperson Leona Marraccini Cole. Prizes awarded by Virginia Curdie Lilly and Johanna Rubino were: First Response: Ronald Broglie First Hotel Reservation: Betty Welch Clous 55th Response - Joe Wiliuszis Last Response - Jerry Pellegrini During the closing remarks, Leona kept with reunion tradition and announced "This is it - I won't be in charge of another reunion." She thanked Casey Lilly for his help with the booklet, name tags, place cards and bookmarks; also acknowledged was Deborah Cole Massa for the centerpieces and booklet cover design as well as being the DJ and arranging a slide show. Debi kept to our theme by playing Barbara Streisand's recording "The Way We Were" during the slide show of the way we were from school and from some past reunions. On August 9, the reunion continued at the Beachfront Marina in New Eagle with a catered lunch.
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Car Cruise in Eighty Four Includes a Few Unusual Vehicles By Ken Askew
Every car cruise has the usual assortment of Corvettes, Mustangs, Chevelles, and the wildly popular Tri-5’s (1955-56-57 Chevys). However, at the Thomas Community Pig Roast and Car Cruise, held on August 23 at the Thomas Presbyterian Church on Linden Road in Eighty Four, PA, a few oneof-a-kind vehicles rolled in. For instance, there was a 1958 Anglia made by Ford in England, a beastly 1955 Dodge Power Wagon, and a 1958 King Midget, which hasn’t been produced since the Midget factory in Athens, OH closed its doors in 1970. Cars at this cruise were imported to Pennsylvania from Minnesota, Vermont, New York, and England. Outdoors, tunes of “Music Everyone Remembers” was provided by DJ’s Fritz and Judy. In addition to the variety of vehicles in the parking lot, the indoor portion of the event included a pig roast along with other sandwiches and optional side dishes. Other activities included a performance by Dalton Lee, the illusionist and magician, as well as musical entertainment and a Chinese auction. This fundraiser was held on behalf of the Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern Pennsylvania.
A 1958 Anglia, built in England. Mike Leichty hails from Eighty Four, where he built this auto from just a body he found on Craig’s List—there was no engine, frame, floor, or interior. For those major components, he salvaged components from at least six other makes of vehicles, pieced them together in only six months, then covered it with a dazzling metal-flake paint job.
A show-room quality 1937 Ford was displayed by John “Buck” Dagnall of Cecil, who has owned the car for 21 years. The renovation project returned the car to its original like-new condition.
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Washington City Mission to Hold "Celebrate Success" Event
“Quilts for All Seasons” Quilt Show Announced by Mon Valley Quilt Club
City Mission will hold the 6th Annual 'Celebrate Success' event on Thursday, October 16 at the George Washington Hotel. Celebrate Success is an annual event that allows City Mission to celebrate and honor clients who have successfully gone through the program, transitioning from homelessness to independent living. Food, entertainment and testimonies will be part of the programming. City Mission is looking forward to celebrating this time with the clients, their family and the community. Tickets are available, please visit www.citymission.org/events or email Maria Stockman at mstockman@citymission.org.
Members of Mon Valley Quilt Club have been plying their craft for over 26 years. The public will have the opportunity to view their works at "Quilts for All Seasons" quilt show October 3-4, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Perryopolis Bible Baptist Church, Recreation Center, 3378 Pittsburgh Rd., Perryopolis. Quilters have been working for the past several years planning, cutting, sewing and quilting in preparation for the show. In addition to personal quilts, community service projects will be on display. Members meet first Wednesday of the month at Mon Valley YMCA, Carroll Township, at 6 p.m. New members are welcome. Information on joining can be obtained at the show. For additional information, contact sotm4me@yahoo.com.
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Come Experience Downtown Washington at its Spooky Best with Haunted History Walking Tour Clay Kilgore and Bryan Cunning, Bradford House historical consultant and member of the Board, respectively, and founding members of the Bassettown Paranormal Society (B.P.S.), have combined their interests in history and the paranormal to “tell history from the other side.” They, along with Pete Stefansky and Mark Hull, have researched and written the stories and will be two of the costumed narrators who will lead small groups around the Main and Maiden Streets vicinity while telling historic tales of the macabre and mysterious. The two are master storytellers. The Bassettown Paranormal Society was founded in 2010 by Cunning, Kilgore and Stefansky. They were looking for a new way to bring the area’s history to light, “some way that people might be more drawn to,” Stefansky explained. "We wanted to explore
other ways of telling history. Through paranormal investigations we can examine another side to historic places and events." Soon after forming, another member was added to the group. Local businessman Mark Hull explains his interest, stating, "Certain experiences in my past piqued my interest in the paranormal. That early belief in the unexplained led me to expand my interest and eventually to become an investigator." It wasn't long before the group was teaming up with the Bradford House to organize the Ghosts of Washington Haunted History Walking Tours. According to Kilgore, “A lot of the stories come from articles in the newspaper. It’s surprising how often local myths and legends were written up. We go back through papers from the ‘40s, ‘50s, and ‘60s looking
for stories. Now that we do the tours, people are talking to us and telling us stories that we then research for historical background. We want to look at the paranormal and see if there is an historic event or person behind it and how we can tie it to the history of a location.” This is the fifth year for the popular Haunted History Walking Tours. Each year the routes and the stories change. Just to make people guess, the creative team always
throws in one completely fictional story so that throughout the tour, people will listen and question what they’re hearing. Sometimes they display artifacts from an incident that they are discussing. This year’s Haunted History Walking Tours will be held on Friday, October 24, and Saturday, October 25 from 6 – 9:40 p.m. Tours will leave from the garden of the David Bradford House, 175 South Main Street, Washington approximately every 20 minutes. Parking is available on the street or in nearby city lots. Cost is $5 per person. Hot beverages, snacks, and souvenirs will be available for purchase. Visit www.bradfordhouse.org for more information. The Bradford House is open to the public by appointment. Please call 724-222-3604 to arrange your visit. Individuals, families, and large groups are welcome.
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Greater Washington County Food Bank to Hold 8th Annual ‘Taste of Washington’ Fundraiser The Greater Washington County Food Bank and its Board of Directors are pleased to announce that they will once again be holding the 8th Annual Taste of Washington on Thursday, October 9 from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m. at the Meadows Casino. The event will feature culinary delights from local eateries, music, gift baskets, raffles, and more! The cost to attend is just $35 with an advance ticket and $40 at the door. All proceeds from the event will benefit the work of the Greater Washington County Food Bank and their mission to end hunger in Washington County. There are many different ways to support this great event. Businesses and individuals that wish to be involved as a vendor, sponsor, or attendee are encouraged to contact the Greater Washington County Food Bank. For more information or to obtain tickets, please contact the Greater Washington County Food Bank at 724 229-8175. The mission of the Greater Washington County Food Bank is to provide food and nutritional education to those residents of Washington County who are food insecure. For over 30 years, the Greater Washington County Food Bank, a non-profit organization, has been providing groceries and nutritional information to food insecure residents of Washington County. The Food Bank distributes to as many as 5,200 families each month through our network of 38 pantries and 5 agencies located throughout the county. Currently 30% of our recipients are children under the age of 18, and over 20% are seniors. The Food Bank relies primarily on community support to meet these objectives in a caring and compassionate way.
Save the Date! Santa Claus is Shopping in Town ... Illuminate Our Communities of Monongahela and New Eagle Friday, November 21, starting at 5:30 p.m. in Monongahela and New Eagle, there will be food, music, Santa, shopping and giveaways. Santa arrives at First Federal Savings Bank at 6 p.m. For more information, contact the Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce at 724-258-5919.
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Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser to Benefit Pleasant Hills Mom Scheduled for Oct. 17 Pleasant Hills resident Christy Hazaga has been fighting a rare and particularly malicious type of cancer called paraganglioma for more than seven years. Her condition is a result of a genetic mutation received from her father, and Christy’s sister, Veronica, passed away from the same type of cancer in 2002. Christy has been receiving treatment at the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. She has been through almost a dozen different surgeries, several radiation treatments, and chemotherapy so far. Unfortunately, all of these treatments have not been enough, and while her doctors have been doing a wonderful job trying to help her, they have run out of options here. Fortunately, Christy has recently been lucky enough to be accepted into an experimental trial in Houston, Texas, at the Excel Diagnostics and Nuclear Oncology Center. It is a promising new treatment, and Christy’s family is hopeful that it will be successful for her; however, this treatment is very expensive, and insurance will not cover all of the costs. In addition to the costs of the treatment itself, there are also the significant travel expenses. The
trial requires four separate trips to Texas, each lasting 1-2 weeks, with four additional follow-up trips, and costs of flights, lodging, rental cars, etc. that go with it. It is going to be a serious financial burden on her family. Because of this, Christy’s family is holding a benefit on her behalf: “Christy’s Chili Cook-Off” will be held on Friday, October 17, at 6 p.m. at the Buffalo Inn in South Park. Tickets to the benefit will be $25 each and will include food, beer, and soft drinks. Liquor will be “BYOB” but mixers will be provided for free. There will be the chili cook-off itself as well as raffles, a Chinese auction, door prizes, entertainment and a lot of fun! Please consider attending this event or making a donation. Any and all donations would be greatly appreciated - baskets or gift cards for the auction, soft drinks, prizes, serving supplies, snacks, or participation in the cook-off! Additionally, if you have any banners or advertisements for your business, they will be displayed at the benefit as a token of appreciation for your donation. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Debra and Leonard Mayotte at 412 848-2222.
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greatly benefit from this advanced technology. The laser technology allows for the reduction of astigmatism, the elimination of nearsightedness and farsightedness, and the more accurate placement of multifocal or bifocal implants. With bifocal implants, the almost complete elimination of glasses for reading and distance vision is possible.
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Business & Merchant News News and Events from the Peters Township Chamber Upcoming Events October 18 - Chamber Chase 5K Walk/Run October 23 - After Hours at Trax Farms November 13 - Pittsburgh Area Chambers Networking Lunch December 10 - Holiday Luncheon Please Welcome Our New Members European Wax Center Interior Decorating Affordably RevLocal Recently Held Events
KDKA’s Marty Party with Marty Griffin. This was sponsored by the Peters Township Chamber and Donaldson’s Crossroads Shopping Center.
For more information, contact the Peters Township Chamber at 724-941-6345 or e-mail us at info@peterstownshipchamber.com Backyard BBQ After-Hours event held at Crowne Plaza; this event was a partnership with the South West Communities Chamber.
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Local Jeweler Sponsors MVH/Ducoeur Breast Cancer Walk Touched by cancer in both their Bill jokingly asked, “Who will run the home and in their workplace, Bill and store that day?” Linda Horrell, co-owners of MarBill Bill said he lost both parents to canDiamonds & Jewelry in Belle Vernon, cer, and one of their employees, Sally have recently expanded their efforts to Imbrogno, has been going through support cancer education in their her second bout with acute lymcommunity through events at Mon phoblastic lymphoma, a rare blood Valley Hospital. cancer. Bill said the store staff has ral“We interact with a lot of ladies here lied to support Sally during this round (at the Belle Vernon jewelry store) so of treatments. it’s a perfect opportunity to reach out Bill’s parents, the late Anna Louise in our community and help educate and Bill Horrell Sr., originally opened people,” said Linda. their business on Broad Avenue in MarBill Diamonds & Jewelry will support the MVH/Lois Orange Ducoeur Breast Cancer Walk as a major sponsor this year on Oct. 11 in Charleroi. Long-time supporters of Mon Belle Vernon in 1964, 50 years ago, as Pictured at the Belle Vernon store are (from left): Alexa Miller; Carey Wickerham; Valley Hospital’s annual breast cancer a catalog store. They named the store Karen Johnson; Bill and Linda Horrell; Kim Bruno; Marsha Fragello; Rebekah Ross; screening and luncheon each October, after their children, Margaret and Bill Kylie Horrell; and Michael Horrell. Absent is Sally Imbrogno. the Horrells have recently stepped up – MarBill. their commitment by becoming a major sponsor for the 11th annual In 1987, the Horrells added the jewelry department. Bill Jr. is now president, MVH/Lois Orange Ducoeur Breast Cancer Walk on Saturday, October 11. Linda is the vice president, and the couple is transitioning the family business “We supported the walk two years ago and got more involved this last year,” to its third generation in its store in the Shoppes at Rostraver. Their son said Bill, who was a sponsor and donated a heart-shaped pendant worth $500 Michael is a jeweler who will eventually take over at the helm. The Horrells’ that was used for a raffle. “As a sponsor this year, we think we’ll be able to daughter-in-law and future daughter-in-law also work at the store. reach out to more people, and to educate them about getting their mammoLinda added that she likes the MVH/Ducoeur Walk’s new “Valley goes grams and taking care of their health.” PINK” campaign that features a pink bridge. She sees the bridge not only as At a recent staff meeting, Linda polled her employees and asked who would a symbol of the Valley, but as a symbol of connection. This program and event attend the MVH/Ducoeur Walk on Oct. 11. She said every one of their nine are connecting the Valley communities together, while helping the hospital employees raised their hands to attend the one-or two-mile fun walk. She said continue to serve residents of these communities.
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‘Advancing Entrepreneurship in the Mon Valley’ Program To Take Place in Two Steps The First Step: Mechanics of Starting a Small Business This is a comprehensive workshop that is designed for anyone with a business idea but doesn’t know where to start. This is a highly interactive session and will acquaint you with the steps necessary to start your new enterprise. The First Step is sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh’s University Center for Social and Urban Research (UCSUR), Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence (IEE), and Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and is scheduled for two different locations and times: October 1 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Carnegie Library of Homestead, 510 E. 10th Ave., Munhall October 8 from 2-4 p.m. at the Pennsylvania Career Link Mon Valley, 570 Galiffa Dr., Donora Light refreshments will be offered. There is no cost to attend; however, pre-registration is required. To register for any of these workshops, please call 412-624-3095 or email iee@innovation.pitt.edu.
The Second Step: Developing a Business Plan A business plan can be invaluable in terms of garnering financial support for your business. This workshop will help you learn how to draft operational and production plans, conduct market research, and create financial spreadsheets to attract funding for your business. The Second Step is sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh’s University Center for Social and Urban Research (UCSUR), Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence (IEE), and Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and is scheduled for two different locations and times: October 15 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Carnegie Library of Homestead, 510 E. 10th Ave., Munhall October 22 from 2-4 p.m. at the PA CareerLink Mon Valley, 570 Galiffa Dr., Donora There is no cost to attend; however, pre-registration is required. To register for any of these workshops, please call 412-624-3095 or email iee@innovation.pitt.edu.
Mon Valley Regional Chamber Of Commerce Welcomes New Members EQT Corporation Stephanie Paluda, 455 Racetrack Road, Suite 101, Washington, PA 15301 412-480-1228 • www.eqt.com • Gas & Oil Producer Neff’s Vapor Lounge Stacy Neff, 525 McKean Ave., Charleroi, PA 15022 www.neffsvaporlounge.com • Specialty Michael Perozzi, DPM 327 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi, PA 15022 724-483-1003 • Podiatrist Southwestern HealthCare Center Christina Romel, 500 Lewis Run Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15122 412-469-9955 • www.southwesternhealthcare.com Nursing and Healthcare
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GRC Welcomes New Members The Greater Rostraver Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome the following new members: SWPA Magic Hockey Federal Hockey League Donn Hoffman, 111 Gallitin Road , Belle Vernon, PA 15012 724-331-5504 • www.goswpamagic.com Origami Owl Independent Designer Rebekah Foringer, 612 Graham Street, Belle Vernon, PA 15012 724-366-4631 • www.raforinger.origamiowl.com Lowe’s Home Improvement Center of Belle Vernon 203 Sarah Way, Belle Vernon, PA 15012 724-930-7000 • www.lowes.com
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Fall Membership Drive for MVRCC Features ‘Meet and Greet’ Event MVRCC members and anyone interested in joining are invited to a membership networking event for the Fall Membership Campaign on Wednesday, October 22 at Monongahela Valley Country Club from 5:30 to 8 p.m. No charge for the event. Reservations can be made by calling 724-483-3507 or online at the Chamber's website. New members joining during the Fall Membership Campaign pre-pay for 2015 and get the remainder of 2014 free. The average dues rate is $200, based on the member's category and employee count. The Mon Valley Regional Chamber has 330 members and is the largest business organization in the Mid-Mon Valley. Its mission is to provide education, networking and business advocacy to the Mid -Mon Valley region. Visit www.mvrchamber.org and follow the organization on Facebook.
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MVRCC Annual Awards Event Full of Recognition and Acknowledgement The Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce held their annual awards event on September 11 at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Following a reception hour, the ceremonies included the Outstanding Business Development Award to Gene and Boots Candies, accepted by owner Eric Ferguson and his father Bob Ferguson, who has now retired from the business. DeLattre Corporation was selected for the annual Excellence in Business Award and was accepted by Martin DeLattre, president, and his daughter, Anna DeLattre, who serves as marketing director for the firm. The Auxiliary of Mon Vale Health Resources was honored with the Chamber's Regional Service Award as an outstanding non-profit entity in the mid-Mon Valley. Corinne Laboon, vice president of marketing and community relations at Mon Valley Hospital, accepted the award, along with Kay Blair,
president of the Auxiliary. The Shining Star Award went to the Whiten family, representing three generations of outstanding volunteerism and community service. The late Sean Whiten, who died unexpectantly in 2008 while training firefighters, was recMeet the Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce 2014 ognized during the Awards Recipients. Pictured are (l-r): Eric Ferguson, Gene presentation. Bob and Boots Candies; Bob Ferguson, Gene and Boots; Bob Whiten, Sr.; Martin DeLattre, DeLattre Corporation; Kay Whiten, Jr. accepted Blair, Auxiliary of Mon Vale Health Resources; Sylvia Whiten; the award on behalf of and Anna Delattre, DeLattre Corporation. his father, Bob Whiten Sr., mother, Keefer, Director, and Armand Sylvia Whiten, his wife and son, Ferrara, Chamber President. The Janice and Ian, and his sister-in-law Shining Star Award was presented and nephew, Linda and Sean- by Bill Lee, the Chamber's 2013 Robert Whiten, and his late broth- Shining Star recipient. er, Sean. "It was cast of stars," said Deb The introductions and award pre- Keefer, Executive Director. "Every sentations were made by Deb awardee has made remarkable con-
Bob Whiten, Sr. and daughter-in-law Linda Whiten share a hug at the Mon Valley Regional Chamber Annual Awards night. The late Sean Whiten, their son and husband, was remembered during the evening's festivities.
tributions to business, progress and quality of life in our Mon Valley." The event's main sponsor was Monongahela Valley Hospital, and presentation sponsors were Charleroi Federal Savings Bank, First Federal Savings Bank, and Chamber Choice.
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Upcoming Events Hosted by the Bethel Park Chamber October Luncheon A welcome “New Kidz on the Block” luncheon will be hosted by the Bethel Park Chamber. On Wednesday, October 1 three new member businesses will be spotlighted. Networking will begin at 11:30 and lunch will be served at noon. Contact the Chamber at 412-595-8361 or go to the website at bpchamber.org to register. Bethel Park Business Recognition Dinner On October 16, The Bethel Park Chamber will host its BP Shines Awards Dinner at the Crowne Plaza from 5:30 - 9 p.m. The Chamber is asking for nominations in the following categories: Out of the Box Thinking, Best Known Business, Best Restaurant in the Area and Best Customer Service. It will also be honoring businesses with 25 years and 50 years along with several other recognitions. Go to the Chamber website bpchamber.org or contact the chamber at 412-595-8361. It will be a great evening and a wonderful way to recognize business achievement in the area. “Holly Days” Shop Local Program Get on the Bethel Park’s “Holly Days” Lantern Track from November 19 through December 24. The Bethel Park Chamber is promoting their “Holly Days” program by asking Bethel Park and surrounding businesses to fill the Santa’s Mining Train with store discount coupons, gift certificates, monthly random store prizes and other promotional items. Shoppers may even encounter a “Mystery Lantern” prize along the trail. It is open to all merchants with a $25 ad for member listings or $100 for non-member listings in the Holly Days’ Directory that will be distributed. To become a participant in the Shop Local Extravaganza Program for the Holly Days, contact the Bethel Park Chamber at 412-595-8361 or go to the Chamber website at bpchamber.org for more information or to register. Save the Date - Holiday Luncheon The Bethel Park Chamber will be having its holiday luncheon at the Crowne Plaza on December 10 from 11:30 - 1:30 p.m. Come and enjoy great entertainment, good food and fun. Make this an office affair. Contact the Chamber at 412-595-8361 or go to the website to register.
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Monessen/Rostraver Rotary Supports MVH/Ducoeur Walk
Members of the Monessen/Rostraver Rotary donated $1,000 to become a Rose Gold Sponsor of the Monongahela Valley Hospital/Lois Orange Ducoeur Breast Cancer Walk. The walk will be held at the Charleroi Market House, 423 McKean Ave., on Saturday, October 11, at 10 a.m. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the suggested donation to participate is $10 for those age 7 and older. Shown are Rotary members Phillip Sparacella, Gerald Stasicha, MVH’s Director of Fund Development Melissa Marion, Ron Vivio, Beverly Belczyk and Robert Kopko. Rotary members are also forming a team to participate in the walk. For information about the walk, call MVH’s Office of Fund Development at 724-258-1855.
UPCOMING MEETINGS SCHEDULED OF THE WOMEN'S BUSINESS NETWORK 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 for more information. 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, October 1 and 15. Contact Valerie Bartels at 412-418-3072. The Washington Chapter meets at 8:30 a.m. at Panera Bread, 108 Trinity Point Drive, Washington on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, October 8 and 22. Contact Tracy Eisenman at 724263-0304. The Bethel Park Chapter meets at 6 p.m. at the Bethel Park Municipal Building, 5100 W. Library Avenue in Bethel Park on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays, October 16 (no meeting October 2). Contact Tamra McKenna at 412-885-5162. 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, October 7 and 21. Contact Nancy Geer at 412-343-4361. 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, October 2 and 16. Contact Susan Ceklosky at 412-334-3230.
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Greater Rostraver Chamber of Commerce September Business of the Month is Broad Avenue Treasures Broad Avenue Treasures was the first antique co-op to open on Broad Ave. in Belle Vernon. Proprietress Stefanie McCulloch was in a co-op for 13 years in Monongahela before opening the shop in 2012. “I always wanted to have a shop in my hometown. I love the town setting and enjoy seeing North Belle Vernon grow and the businesses working together to make things happen,” she said. This quaint shop has a wonderful selection of treasures to choose from. In five large rooms you can find antique furniture, glassware, linens, primitives, sports memorabilia, bottles, and vintage clothing and jewelry displayed in vignettes around the spacious one story turn of the century building. In addition to all of the antiques and collectibles, Broad Avenue Treasures stays trendy by selling amazing repurposed furniture and small decorative items, hand-painted and reborn into something fresh and new for the home. Each knowledgeable dealer has his or her own style and expertise and would be glad to help you with any questions you have while visiting. If Susan and Martha are working, you might even get a history lesson or ghost story. Although antiques and collectibles are the main draw, you will see oneof-a-kind silk floral arrangements by Scott displayed in his room and throughout the shop. For your con-
Owner Stefanie McCulloch with GRC Director Gina C. Lynn and Board Member Cathy Yurkovich.
venience, delivery of floral arrangements can be made to local funeral homes and businesses. If you are looking for items made in the U.S., pick up soy candles or tarts made right in Irwin by Sugar Creek Candles. Handmade soaps by Ashley’s All Soaped Up are available and come in a variety of scents. You can even find homemade doggie treats by Jody. Handmade cards for all occasions, dips mixes, and jellies are available as well. Business hours are Tuesday Friday 10 - 4; Saturday 10 - 3; and the first Sunday of the month 11 – 3. The shop is closed on Mondays. Call for an appointment to sell items or entire estates. For more information, call 724-929-7467, visit the website at www.broadavenuetreasures.com and like them on Facebook for decorating ideas, upcoming events and holiday hours.
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Gene & Boots Candies Holds Ribboncutting Ceremony for Newest Location
Kim, Connor, Colby and Eric Ferguson, with Deb Puglia, GRC President and James Protin, MVR Board Member
Gene & Boots Candies recently expanded to Monroeville Mall and the Greater Rostraver Chamber and Mon Valley Regional Chamber jointly celebrated the growth and expansion with a ribbon cutting. The Monroeville Mall store is the sixth location of Gene & Boots Candies, with other locations being the Perryopolis store and factory and stores in Charleroi, Delmont—Rt. 22, Uniontown Mall and Century III Mall. Gene & Boots Candies is a third generation family-owned and operated business. For more information, call 724-736-8959 or visit www.geneandboots.com.
MVRCC Member Spotlight for September Shines on Vito Dentino Agency The Vito Dentino Agency was honored in September in the Mon Valley Regional Chamber of (l-r) Barbara Tedrow, Sherri Ruffolo, Deidre Brewer, and Vito Dentino. Commerce "Member Spotlight." Vito Dentino, broker, started the company in California, PA in 1975 and has remained in the community ever since. The agency offers real estate sales, rentals, property management, and consulting in the Mon Valley Area. Vito Dentino has a long history of community service and continues to be involved. He is currently a Board member of the MVRCC and has been a member since 1999. Vito Dentino Agency is located at 321 Third Street in California and is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and evenings and weekends by appointment. They can be reached at 724-938-7745 or visit their website at www.dentinoagency.com.
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New Subway Store Opens in Finleyville
This new Subway location is located in Finleyville, off of Rt. 88.
By Colette Dell
A new Subway has opened in Finleyville, off of Rt. 88, near the Mineral Beach swimming pool. Al and Lynn Taffel, along with their daughter Ana, own three other Subways in neighboring areas, as well as this new location in Finleyville. They opened their first Subway twelve years ago in 2002 in the Washington Crown Center Mall. They also own the Subways off of Library Rd. and Industrial Blvd. in Bethel Park. Even though Subway restaurants are widely known as a popular franchise, they are owned and run individually. “I think the public should know these are family-owned businesses,” said Lynn. The Taffel family had hopes of
opening their Finleyville location sooner to generate business and serve the public during the summer, but getting the restaurant ready for business took a little longer than they had originally expected. Ana expressed how they’re looking forward to meeting their new customers and learning what they like to order. “We’re excited to get to know our customers,” Ana said. This new Subway location is currently hiring. They employ about 15 people at a restaurant, ages 16 and up. The hours are flexible and there is opportunity for advancement. They also do catering. You can talk to someone face-to-face or order online. They offer 3-ft. and 6ft. party subs as well as platters, cookie trays, and boxed lunches.
GRC Plans One-Day New York City Bus Trip The Greater Rostraver of Commerce will sponsor a one-day bus trip to New York City on Friday, December 5. We will depart from Belle Vernon at 11:30 p.m. and arrive in NYC Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. for a full day of shopping, sightseeing, dining, Broadway shows and more. The bus will then depart NYC at 11 p.m. on Saturday and arrive back in Belle Vernon Sunday morning. Reserve your seats today as space is limited. Chamber members receive a discount. Tickets purchased after Sept. 1 are $95, based on availability. All seats must be paid for in advance and there are no refunds. Sightseeing trips and Broadway show tickets can be prearranged by calling All Seasons Travel at 724-483-7989; additional charges apply. Call 724-929-3329 or pay online at www.greaterrostraverchamber.org.
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Counseling House Holds Ribbon Cutting
Pictured are the Counseling House Team (l-r): Susie Molek; Ginny Spindler; Beth Worek; Jennifer Melnick Carota; Frank Krawiec; and Jessica Spahr.
Congratulations to the Counseling House for their recent expansion to 611 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon. The Counseling House is a multispecialty counseling practice providing individual and family counseling to teens and adults. An open house celebration is in the works for October 2014.
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Autumn Antiquities & Curiosities Opens in Monongahela
Autumn Antiquities & Curiosities, located at 234 Main Street in Monongahela, was previously the location for Cope’s Market. Owners Ben and Amanda Crawford’s goal is to provide a relaxing, enjoyable shopping experience for their customers. The store is wheelchair-friendly and stroller-friendly. Featured at the store are Made with Love Swarovski crystal jewelry originals, primitives, handmade soaps, florals, glass ware, textiles and antiques. Ben and Amber also host Sip & Sparkle parties by request. Call the store at 724-292-8222 for dealer space. Hours are Tuesday Thursday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Friday - Saturday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., and the store is closed Sundays and Mondays.
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Kids & Family... Early Learners Get a Head Start in Science at Carnegie Science Center’s Munchkin Mondays Munchkin Mondays, Carnegie Science Center’s program for early learners ages 2-6, has resumed on Mondays from 10 a.m. ? 2 p.m. and will run weekly through October 27. Free with general admission to the Science Center, Munchkin Mondays offer a variety of hands-on science activities for preschoolers, as well as time to socialize with their peers. Advanced registration is not required. Individual families, as well as daycare, preschool, and community groups, are invited to participate. Children, with the assistance of parents or guardians, will participate in story time, make-and-takes, and planetarium and live demonstration shows. For a few dollars more, visitors can watch Animalopolis in the Rangos Omnimax Theater, the biggest screen in Pittsburgh. The movie, sponsored locally by Clearview Federal Credit Union, caters to children ages 8 and younger. Children can get up-close with an opera-singing lion, dancing bears, meditating sea otters, and more! Seussian-style narration puts the perfect finishing touch on this magical journey into the animal kingdom. Visit CarnegieScienceCenter.org for more details.
KinderCare Learning Center in South Park Celebrates 30th Anniversary KinderCare Learning Center in South Park is celebrating its 30 year anniversary! The South Park KinderCare has been proudly serving the children and families of the South Park and surrounding South Hills Areas since its grand opening on August 27, 1984. Our Learning Center, just like our communities, has seen many changes since then, but one aspect that has always Pictured are Center remained is the strong priority we place on quali- Director Tiffany Seese and ty early childhood education and setting our little Asst. Director Tiffany ones up for success! Gerba representing the South Park KinderCare New Center Director Tiffany Seese is so honteam of teachers, many of ored to be a part of a community with such a who have been teaching at strong early childhood educational presence and a the center for over 20 team that makes every day in the life a child speyears! cial. The KinderCare in South Park is not only a NAEYC-accredited center but also was deemed a Keystone 4 Star center in 2013! In order of the 30th anniversary, there will be a grand re-opening! The South Park KinderCare invites you, our community, to join them at their center on 2901 Ridge Rd. for this event on Friday, October 24 from 3:30 - 7 p.m. There will be games, food, prizes, and fun for the whole family! Come share a memory and a laugh with the teachers, families, and students of our South Park KinderCare and see what learning looks like!
The Hamilton Presbyterian Church Preschool Starts 13th Year The 3- to 5-year-old children of today are much more advanced and device-oriented, and spend more time with TV and handheld mobile devices than even their brothers and sisters just a few years older. They are so eager to learn. In this fast-paced world, guidance to their learning needs must be a balance that addresses body, mind, and spirit. They need a program that will prepare them for the next steps in their formal education. The program at Hamilton does that and more. It is aligned with the Pennsylvania State Standards of Early Learning and Development. It’s filled with hands-on projects geared toward getting children excited about learning while developing social skills in its faith-based program. The program at Hamilton has grown over the last 13 years, so as to keep up with the changing times while making sure the program is age-appropriate for the level of each child. The schedule demonstrates this, with the 2-day morning class for 3-year-olds, the 3-day morning classes for 4-yearolds and the 4day afternoon program for 4- and 5-year-olds preparing for kindergarten. The program also includes field trips and special events. The trips to Simmons Farm and Trax Farm are among the favorites. There are other events and a monthly family night. At family night, your whole family can come and spend quality time together with a movie and snacks while meeting other families from the children’s classes and the Hamilton Church family. For more information or to schedule a tour for you and your child, call the church office at 412-884-2722. The Hamilton Presbyterian Church is located in Bethel Park at the corner of Baptist and Hamilton Road. Our address is 4500 Baptist Road. Information is also available at www.hamiltonpresbyterian.org.
‘Pinwheels for Peace’ Exhibit Part of Brownie Quest’s Take Action Plan Brownie Troop 52425, as part Pictured is Emily Davis from Brownie of their Brownie Quest Take Troop 52425, who went along with other Girl Scout and Boy Scout volunteers Action Plan, has created a to set up the display. “Pinwheels for Peace” display. The troop invited their 3rd grade peers from RESN and RESS to take part in creating a pinwheel of their own as part of this display. The display was set up outside the Monongahela Library on September 20 - 21.
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Local People News Darieth Chisolm, Former Channel 11 News Anchor, to Launch Podcast Show Called ‘Hustle & Heart TV’ Small business owners and entrepreneurs are always in search of cutting-edge information to help them grow and expand their businesses. Noted TV Host and veteran news anchor Darieth Chisolm explores the rituals and strategies of inspiring and successful people, celebrities, and leading authorities in business development in her new video podcast show called ‘Hustle & Heart TV.’ ‘Hustle & Heart TV’ debuted on Monday, August 25 on iTunes Video & Audio Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, YouTube and at www.HustleandHeartTV.com. Viewers will find back-to-back episodes designed to help people start, grow and expand their businesses. According to Darieth Chisolm, “Nothing makes a long commute, trek around the park, run on the treadmill or a lonely lunch go by faster than popping some earbuds and firing up an episode of a favorite podcast, and this show is sure to make the favorites lists.” Darieth is a warm and engaging personality, and with her 20-year television news career in Pittsburgh, experience as a top money earner in network marketing, and a successful fitness studio owner, she is the ideal person to explore the minds and hearts of successful men and women in business. Darieth is also giving entrepreneurs the chance to expose their businesses in a contest segment on the show called “Hype Your Hustle” where she encourages them to send in their own videos showcasing what they are doing to build their businesses; these can be submitted to www.HypeYourHustleOnline.com. Listeners can subscribe to “Hustle & Heart TV” through iTunes and then listen and download episodes directly to an iPhone, iPod, android device or computer!
Mailman Dennis Axelson Retires in Style with Community Send-off The neighbors of Sylvania Heights, Clairton, and neighboring Jefferson Hills had a huge surprise waiting for mailman Dennis Axelson on Saturday, August 30, which was his last day on the job before retirement. Chuck and Rose Kaiser and Rick McAchren, neighborhood residents, got up early to pass out helium-filled balloons to all the people along Dennis’ route, tying them to their mailboxes. When Dennis arrived in the morning, as he has faithfully for the last 25 years, the residents were waiting to thank him for his wonderful service for the past 2 ? decades and to wish him a happy retirement. Dennis thought someone was having quite a party when he parked his truck to begin his final deliveries. He was quite surprised to find out that the party was for him. Dennis will be greatly missed and the mornings won’t be quite the same without him.
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Recent Local Death Notices GOURN, James P., 60, of Donora, died August 26. Arrangements by William Bautz Funeral Home in New Eagle. GREIN, Clifford, 92, of Finleyville, died September 11. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.
BASTIN, Roy W., 76, of Fallowfield, died September 8. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi.
HARTMAN, William B., 69, of Allenport, died September 21. Arrangements by Melenyzer-DuBarr Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. in Roscoe.
BRIGGS, David Jr., 81, of Speers Hill, died September 17. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi.
HEISLER, Ruth, 90, of Baldwin, died August 30. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.
BUJANOWSKI, Kenneth A., 69, of Speers, died September 8. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi.
HELD, Corinna, 76, of Pleasant Hills, died September 1. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.
BUTLER, Robert M., 71, of Clairton, died August 29. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills. CALLAS, Karen, 62, of Bethel Park, died September 4. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. CLARKE, John A., 86, of Bethel Park, died September 16. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. CONWAY, Hilda M. (Gestiehr), 89, of South Park, died September 13. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township. FRAMANCHECK, Virgina “Ginny”, 72, of Finleyville, died September 10. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. GIECHE, Million, 81, of Finleyville, died August 21. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. GORDON, Majorie Christine (West), 73, of Baldwin, died August 22. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.
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JACOBETZ, Vera A., 87, of West Mifflin, died August 31. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. JANOSKO, Ena Dolores Coven, 93, formerly of Charleroi, died September 9. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi. JONES, Robert L. Sr., 103, of Squirrel Hill, formerly of Baldwin, died August 20. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. KIBLER, Paul E., 87, of Fallowfield, died August 19. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi. LECAT, Vern Abbott Viola, 98, of Long Branch, died September 1. Arrangements by Melenyzer-DuBarr Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. in Roscoe. LEHR, Daniel J., 66, of Long Branch, died August 28. Arrangements by Melenyzer-DuBarr Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. in Roscoe. LEWIS, Dwight Sr., 88, of Finleyville, died September 8. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.
MARCUCCI, Lucille C. (Orchowski), 80, of Jefferson Hills, died September 1. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township. McGUIRE, Michael Ray Jr., 43, of Charleroi, died September 5. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi. MICHEL, Ronald F., 70, of South Park, died September 7. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. MONTESANTI, Frank, 88, of South Park, died August 27. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. MOORE, Ella (Smith), 93, of Bethel Park, formerly of Bentleyville, died September 9. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. MOWRY, Allen R. “Sonny”, 77, of Pleasant Hills, formerly of Jefferson Hills, died September 3. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. PATTON, John M. III, 90, of Jefferson Hills, died September 15. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. PORTERFIELD, Shirley Ann Ermick Davis, 78, of Roscoe, died September 7. Arrangements by Melenyzer-DuBarr Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. in Roscoe.
SAFIN, George, 88, of Roscoe, died September 9. Arrangements by Melenyzer-DuBarr Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. in Roscoe. SCHMALZRIED, Joan, 70, of Finleyville, died September 4. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. SCIULLO, John, 86, of West Mifflin, died August 22. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. SUCHY, Eleanor M., 87, of North Charleroi, died August 25. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi. SZALKUSKI, Carl “Skip”, 74, of Brentwood, died August 26. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. TAYLOR, Raymond P., 86, of Pleasant Hills, died September 21. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. TINSTMAN, Gary J., 55, of Pleasant Hills, died August 22. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. UHUTCH, Victor Louis, 72, of Roscoe, died August 19. Arrangements by Melenyzer-DuBarr Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. in Roscoe. VAKSMAN, Mack, 55, of Bethel Park, died September 1. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.
POSKON, George “Porky”, 66, of Charleroi, died September 9. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi.
WEAVER, Natalie (Tia), 85, of Baldwin, died August 22. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.
POZIVIAK, George, 89, of Elrama, died August 21. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.
WEIR, Marilyn L., 87, of Baldwin, died September 13. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.
RADOMSKY, Chester J. “Butch” Jr., 73, of Brentwood, died September 16. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township.
YATES, John Robert “Bob”, 87, of Allenport, died September 18. Arrangements by Melenyzer-DuBarr Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. in Roscoe.
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West Newton Senior Center Plans One-Day Bus Trip to Ohio The West Newton Senior Center is planning a day trip to Ohio in November. On November 8, we will depart 7 a.m. from the Yough Ballroom parking lot, N. Riverside Dr. off of N. Water St., West Newton and arrive at 9:30 at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. We will be greeted upon arrival and given a small talk and a coupon book for purchases. At 11:30, we’ll depart to McKinley Museum, and be greeted by President McKinley and given a welcome speech. They will serve a delicious buffet luncheon followed by a self-tour of the museum and, weather permitting, the beautiful tomb. At 2:30, we’ll depart for the ChrisKindl shops at the Canton Museum of Art. There will 100 juried vendors selling their beautiful wares, cafés, and places to rest and visit. We will depart for home at either 4:30 or 5 p.m., whenever everyone is through shopping and ready to depart. Cost is $90. Full payment is your reservation, and we need 30 people as a minimum. Cancellations only if you replace yourself. Mail your payment to West Newton Senior Center, 103 E. Main St., West Newton, PA 15089. For more information, call Lou Ann Petronick at 724-872-4976.
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2nd Annual “Living Younger” Senior & Caregiver Information Festival’ Scheduled in Peters Twp. The Bible Chapel in Peters Township will host the second annual “Living Younger: Senior & Caregiver Information Festival” on Saturday, October 11, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Family Life Center at the South Hills campus at 300 Gallery Drive in McMurray. Exhibitors at the Senior Fair will provide information on many aspects of the senior lifestyle. Local businesses range from information and referral sources to senior living, home care, and health care options. In addition, this fair is meant to offer a new twist on the typical senior fair – it is a festival with food, music, multiple giveaways, youth presence, and much more! Festival activities include seminars on healthy aging, senior living options, spiritual topics, marriage in retirement, elderlaw issues, and others. Pick one or more to attend throughout the festival or just hang out with friends and family and eat some refreshments! Various health screenings will also be available at
no charge. “Our goal is to provide a festive and fun atmosphere for seniors and their families while still providing the community with resources that they need. ‘Living Younger’ is the title of the festival because research is increasingly showing that if we commit to a good diet, regular exercise and have a greater purpose, we can actually live more energetic and productive lives,” says Wayne Johnson, Pastor of Older Adults at The Bible Chapel. “This Senior Festival is designed to address the needs of the whole person.” Admission is free and open to the public. Stop by to pick up information for yourself, friends or your loved ones. If you are a senior service provider and wish to attend as an exhibitor, please contact The Bible Chapel or the media contacts below as soon as possible. For more information, contact Wayne Johnson at WJohnson @biblechapel.org or Jennifer Rogers at jennifer@jrmediallc.com.
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Valley Seniors Club Plans Trip to Rivers Casino On November 20, the Valley Seniors Club is having a trip to the Rivers Casino to see the Johnny Halo and the Angels Christmas show. The price is $54 and includes the bus, show ticket, and taxes. We will leave at 9:30 a.m. and depart at 4:30 p.m. We will get $15 in free play and $5 in food. For reservations call Marlene Owens at 724-258-3950.
“Forever Young” Plans October Events Fall is here. Get out the sweaters - football is in the air and so are the leaves. Let’s hope the snow flurries don’t join them until much later. The young seniors of “Forever Young” are looking forward to fall events. October 7, 14, and 21: There will be regular meetings at the Finleyville Community Center with the doors opening at 10 a.m. and meetings starting at 10:15. “Sit and Be Fit” exercises take place before the meetings and a catered lunch will be served at noon. There will be Early Bird Bingo at every meeting. There’ll be scheduled speakers at 11. Blue Grass, with Reverend Roberts, will be on October 7. October 28: Covered Dish Dinner will be chaired by Judy Trypus. The doors will open at 10 a.m. as usual. Happy birthday to Ellen Andrewson and Edna Colbert this October. Happy anniversary to Joe and Shirley Polacek. Halloween is October 31st. Trick-or-treaters will be out and about. Be ready for them – both at home and while driving.
SENIOR NEWS FROM THE VENETIA COMMUNITY CENTER The following information is for the Venetia Community Center located at 800 Venetia Rd., Venetia, PA. We are sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging. Here at the Venetia Community Center, some good times are in the making for fall - some important information by Doctor Needle of Crossroads Eye Care and some memories from our speaker from the Trolley Museum. October 9 - Dr. Needle, a doctor from Crossroads Eye Care, will have some important information on eye care. October 23 - Linn from the Trolley Museum, located in Washington next to the fairgrounds, will present many fond memories for all. During October, there will also be blood pressure screenings by a nurse from Caring Mission of Washington. The time for these sessions will be 11 to 12. Take advantage of this opportunity. Birthdays for October are Edna Bashista, Alice Collar, Rose Marie Forbes, Rosemarie Leslie and Shirley Mitchell. Many happy returns. Anniversary wishes go out to Bill and Eileen Higbee and James and Rosemarie Leslie. Have a great time celebrating all those happy years!
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YOUR HEALTH Free Program at MVH Offers Information on Early Detection of Breast Cancer Monongahela Valley Hospital and the Charles L. and Rose Sweeney Melenyzer Pavilion and Regional Cancer Center will present a free Breast Cancer Education and Screening Luncheon on Wednesday, October 29 at Pictured are, from left, MVH Director of Medical 1 p.m. in the hospital’s Records Lauren Altemera, RHIA, with Rostraver resiAnthony M. Lombardi dents Bill and Linda Horrell, owners of MarBill Education Conference Diamonds & Jewelry. Also with them are Jamie RN, nurse manager of 7-East Oncology; Center. The event is free Fedorchak, MVH Assistant Director of Medical Records Angel to all women who register Swab; and Andrew J. Zahalsky, M.D., MVH director of and will feature a light Medical Oncology. lunch, guest speakers, information regarding early detection and diagnosis of breast cancer as well as optional breast examinations. The presentations will be given by Natalie Furgiuele, M.D., a breast surgeon at MVH, and Mohsen Isaac, M.D., director of Radiation Oncology at MVH. In addition to the physicians, radiology technologists from MVH will discuss breast cancer facts, techniques of performing breast self-examinations, and the importance of mammograms and mammography resources. Following the optional physical breast exams by members of the hospital’s medical staff, a mammogram will be scheduled for any woman who has an abnormal finding during the screening. Routine yearly mammograms may also be scheduled for women who have a family history of breast cancer, who fall into a high-risk category, and who have never had a baseline mammogram or who meet the recommended age guidelines. Advance registration is required by calling 724-258-1333.
Monongahela Valley Hospital Hosts Symposium on Infectious Diseases Experts from noted medical centers in Ohio, Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania will discuss “Advances in Infectious Diseases” during the 25th Annual Medical Staff Symposium on Wednesday, October 15 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. at Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Anthony M. Lombardi Education and Conference Center.The registration deadline is Friday, October 3.This annual medical education event is designed as an update for physicians, nurses and other health care professionals in the prevention, diagnosis and management of infectious diseases. Its goal is to improve patient outcomes. Physicians can earn a maximum of 5.0 American Medical Association Physician’s Recognition Award (AMA PRA) Category 1 Credits™ and MVH will provide five continuing education credits for nurses. Upon completion of the program, participants should be able to: Identify new and cutting-edge management strategies for Hepatitis C Discuss the physician’s role in the prevention and treatment of surgical site infections Discuss the physician’s role in appropriate antibiotic usage and prevention of antibiotic resistance Describe challenges in following national protocols for diagnosis and management of sepsis Identify techniques to enhance communication among physicians and the health care team Speakers include physicians from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore; Inova Fairfax Hospital in Fairfax; Cleveland Clinic’s Department of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine; and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. “We’ve been hosting this event at MVH for 25 years now to update doctors and nurses in the region on important medical issues,” said Rheumatologist Ajay K. Mathur, M.D., who coordinates the event. The registration fee of $25 includes a continental breakfast and lunch. MVH physicians and nurses may attend at no cost. For more information, call 724-258-1145. Is your child struggling with...
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Living Well Through the Seasons Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 1 p.m. Mon-Vale HealthPLEX WillowPointe Plaza, Rostraver You can learn about: I Simple ways to achieve fitness
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Monongahela Valley Hospital Honored with Quality Achievement Award for Stroke Care Monongahela Valley Hospital keeps getting better and better. MVH recently received the Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold-Plus Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association for the treatment of stroke patients. The hospital previously was awarded the Silver-Plus designation. Get With The Guidelines-Stroke helps hospital teams provide the most up-to-date, research-based guidelines with the goal of speeding recovery and reducing death and disability for stroke patients. MVH earned the award by meeting specific quality achievement measures for the diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients at a set level for a designated period. These measures include aggressive use of medications and risk-reduction therapies aimed at reducing death and disability and improving the lives of stroke patients. MVH also received the association’s Target: Stroke Honor Roll for meeting stroke quality measures that reduce the time between hospital arrival and treatment with the clotbuster tPA, the only drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat ischemic stroke. People who suffer a stroke who receive the drug within three
hours of the onset of symptoms may recover quicker and are less likely to suffer severe disability. “MVH is dedicated to improving the quality of stroke care and with this award, our hospital demonstrates our commitment that our patients receive care based on internationallyrespected clinical guidelines,” said Mary Lou Murt, senior vice president of Nursing. “We are pleased to recognize Monongahela Valley Hospital for their commitment and dedication to stroke care,” said Deepak L. Bhatt, M.D., M.P.H., national chairman of the Get With The Guidelines steering committee and executive director of Interventional Cardiovascular Programs at Brigham and Women's Hospital and professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. “Studies have shown that hospitals that consistently follow Get With The Guidelines quality improvement measures can reduce patients’ length of stays and 30-day readmission rates and reduce disparity gaps in care.” Get With The Guidelines–Stroke also helps MVH’s staff implement prevention measures, which include educating stroke patients to manage their risk factors and to be aware of warning signs for stroke, and ensuring they take their medications properly. The hospital offers a free Stroke Support Group that meets the last Thursday of each month at 1 p.m.
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Free Flu Shots Available in Various South Hills Locations
“What’s New in Medicare for 2015” Seminar
Getting a flu shot now is a big step in protecting your good health this flu season. This vaccine protects against the H1N1 influenza. This is a community initiative of the Mon River Fleet, McKeesport Hospital Foundation, UP.M.C Health Plan and Local Emergency Medical Services. No payments or insurance necessary. Residents must be 18 years of age or older. Injections will be given by certified EMS personnel from the Jefferson Hills Area Ambulance Association on a first come-first served basis for as long as supplies last. Flu vaccines will not be given to pregnant women. Questions? Call Bob Gibson at 412-384-0111 or email rlgibson@jhems.com.
Arrowood at Southwestern will be holding a free “What’s New in Medicare for 2015” seminar on October 9, 2014 at Arrowood Independent Living, on the campus of Southwestern Health Care, 512 Lewis Run Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15122. Please join us at 5:30 p.m. for a complimentary dinner at Arrowood and at 6:30 p.m. Dana Rattenbury, CLTC, an independent long-term care and medicare specialistm will begin her presentation on how to get the most out of your health care benefits. This event is free to the public. To RSVP or for more information, please contact Ann Marie Letinski at 412-469-3330.
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Monongahela Valley Hospital has partnered with the experts at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC to help those considering bariatric surgery. If you need to lose more than 100 pounds, you may be a candidate for weight-loss surgery, including gastric bypass or adjustable band surgery. Our combined teams of bariatric surgeons and multidisciplinary professionals are now offering free informational sessions. Education topics include eligibility requirements for surgical candidates, the serious commitment needed to achieve and maintain significant weight loss, and a healthy cooking demonstration.
Healthy Cooking Demonstration and Bariatric Information Session. For reservations, call 412-641-3632 or 412-802-8299. Free Parking
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MONONGAHELA VALLEY HOSPITAL OCTOBER EVENTS Monongahela Valley Hospital is sponsoring a variety of informative programs in October. Many of the events will be held in the hospital’s Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center (ECC) unless otherwise noted. BONE DENSITY SCREENING Wednesday, October 1 from 1 - 3 p.m., Healthy Directions at the Finleyville Giant Eagle. No appointments necessary. For more information, call 724-348-6699. APPLE/FALL FESTIVAL - Friday, October 3 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Outdoor Central Plaza and ECC. This annual event offers a variety of fall items for sale, including hardy mums, pumpkins, cornstalks, decorations, baked goods and a delicious meal in the comfort of the Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center. For more information, call 724-258-1167. BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP - Monday, October 6 from 2 – 4 p.m., Hospital, 7-East Family Room. The group meets the first Monday of each month. For more information, call 724-258-1704. BABY CARE CLASS - Monday, October 6 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., MonVale HealthPLEX. For more information, call 724-258-BABY (2229) ext. 9. MANAGING YOUR DIABETES Tuesday, October 7 – Thursday, October Aug. 9 from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m., ECC. Learn more about food choices, dining out and how personal eating habits affect your blood glucose control. To register, call 724-258-1483. SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAM - Tuesdays, October 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 6 - 8 p.m., Bentleyville Holiday Inn. Classes are offered at no charge to MVH Primary Care Resource Center (PCRC) patients, MVH employees and anyone with a referral from an MVHaffiliated primary care physician. For all others, the cost for the complete program is $20. To register, call 724-483-6300. IS WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY RIGHT FOR YOU? - Wednesday, October 8 at 5:30 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, room 120. MVH has teamed up with Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC to provide this free information session 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
Carol McCloskey M.D., FACS, as she discusses this topic in detail. To register, call 412-641-3632 or 412-802-8299. 11TH ANNUAL MVH LOIS ORANGE DUCOEUR BREAST CANCER WALK - Saturday, October 11 at 10 a.m., Charleroi Market House, Charleroi. Registration begins at 9 a.m. the day of the event or register early at www.monvalleyhospital.com. Pre-registration is not required. A $10 minimum donation is suggested for anyone over the age of 6. The first 300 walkers raising or donating a minimum of $25 will receive a commemorative bag. The first 400 donors receive a goody bag and a pink power towel. For more information, call 724-258-1855.
7-East Family Room. The group meets the third Monday of each month. For additional information, call 724-2581704. TALK WITH A LUNG SPECIALIST - Tuesday, October 21 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Healthy Directions at the Finleyville Giant Eagle. In observance of National Respiratory Care Week (October 19-25), Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Director of Respiratory Care Beverly Tokar will present an educational program on lung health and conduct a pulmonary function test. She will discuss diseases such COPD and asthma and the importance of early detection of lung diseases. Walk-ins welcome. To register, call 724-348-6699.
IS WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY RIGHT FOR YOU? - Monday, October 13 at 5:30 p.m., ECC. To learn if you are a candidate for this surgery, join Ramesh Ramanathan, M.D., FRCS, as he discusses this topic in detail. Enjoy a heart-healthy cooking demonstration prior to the 6 p.m. discussion. To register, call 412-641-3632 or 412-802-8299.
MANAGING YOUR DIABETES Tuesday, October 21 – Thursday, October 23 from 6 – 9 p.m., ECC. Learn more about food choices, dining out and how personal eating habits affect your blood glucose control. Completion of the three-day “Diabetes Self-Management Training” is required prior to attending this class. To register, call 724-258-1483.
BETTER BREATHERS CLUB Tuesday, October 14 from 2 – 3 p.m., ECC. This group meets the second Tuesday of every month. For more information, call 724-258-1932 or 724-3440287.
ARTHRITIS AND FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP - Wednesday, October 22 from 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 724-258-1321.
RSDS SUPPORT GROUP - Tuesday, October 14 at 6 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. 25TH ANNUAL MEDICAL STAFF SYMPOSIUM - Wednesday, October 15 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., ECC. This annual event featuring renowned speakers from across the country is designed as an update for physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals about the “advances in infectious diseases.” Cost is $25 for non-MVH medical staff. For more information call, 724-258-1145.
LIVING WELL THROUGH THE SEASONS - Wednesday, October 22 from 1 – 3 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. The Nutrition and Food Service staff from Monongahela Valley Hospital and staff from the Center for Fitness and Health in Rostraver have teamed up to discuss simple ways to achieve fitness and better health through low-fat nutrition tips, stress management and healthy holiday eating. Cooking demonstrations will also be included as part of the presentations. To register, call 724-258-1320 or 724-258-1126.
ADVANCED CARBOHYDRATE COUNTING - Wednesday, October 15 from 6 – 8 p.m., ECC. This is a diabetes self-management class that focuses on counting carbohydrate intake. To register, call 724-258-1483.
INNOVATIONS IN MEDICINE – CELIAC DISEASE - Wednesday, October 22 at 6 p.m., ECC. Jennifer Hadam-Veverka, M.D., gastroenterologist, will present a free program to discuss the causes and treatment of celiac disease. To register, call 724-258-1333.
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Monday, October 20 at 2 p.m., Hospital,
AARP 55 ALIVE BEGINNERS DRIVING COURSE - Thursday,
October 23 and Friday, October 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., ECC. The cost is $15 per person for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Pre-registration is required, call 724-258-1333. BREASTFEEDING CLASS - Monday, October 27 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., MonVale HealthPLEX. Partners and grandmothers are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information, call 724258-BABY (2229) ext. 9. DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP Monday, October 27 from 6 - 8 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Room 215. The topic will be, “Successful Daily Management of Your Diabetes.” To register, call 724-258-1483. INNOVATIONS IN MEDICINE – TREATING CARTILAGE INJURIES - Tuesday, October 28 at 6 p.m., ECC. Shaka M. Walker, M.D., orthopedic surgeon, will present a free program to discuss the treatments and repair of cartilage injuries without joint replacement. To register, call 724-258-1333. BREAST CANCER LUNCHEON, EDUCATION AND SCREENING Wednesday, October 29 from 1 - 3 p.m., ECC. Learn how early detection and diagnosis can protect you and those you love from breast cancer. Participants may also receive a free breast exam. To register, call 724-258-1333. STROKE SUPPORT GROUP Thursday, October 30 from 1 – 2:30 p.m., ECC. The group meets the last Thursday of each month. For more information, call 724-258-1455. INFANT AND CHILD CPR CLASS Thursday, October 30 from 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. MVH BLOOD DRIVE - Friday, October 31 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., ECC. Monongahela Valley Hospital, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, is sponsoring a blood drive to benefit local patients. Free parking is available. For more information or to register, call 724494-4090 or visit redcrosslife.org.
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MVH and the Center for Fitness and Health Present Annual ‘Living Well’ Event The nutrition experts from Monongahela Valley Hospital and staff from the Center for Fitness and Health have teamed up to provide some free guidance about managing emotional eating, healthy holiday eating strategies, balanced nutrition tips and simple ways to achieve fitness and health benefits. Called “Living Well Through the Seasons,” this annual event exploring nutrition and fitness will be held Wednesday, October 22 at 1 p.m. in room 120 at the Mon-Vale HealthPLEX in Rostraver. The event is free and open to the public. MVH Executive Chef Phoebe Seiverling will provide a cooking demonstration and samples as part of the event. She will demonstrate how to prepare
five-bean vegetarian chili, butternut squash cheddar shells — a spin on the classic mac and cheese — and a low-fat apple crisp. “Our goal is to give our participants an interactive opportunity to learn how to prepare healthy foods, decrease stress and build activity into their daily schedules,” said Michele Pfarr, clinical nutrition manager at MVH. “These lessons are useful not only during the holiday season but all year long.” She added that using even one or two tips from the presentation can help attendees lead healthier lifestyles. For more information or to register, call 724-258-1320.
Monongahela Area Bereavement Support Group Offers Help and Support What is Grief? Grief is the normal response of sorrow, emotion, confusion that comes from losing someone important to you. We Want to Help! The Monongahela Area Bereavement Support Group has regular meetings to support the needs of the bereaved in Monongahela and surrounding areas. The group is sponsored by Amedisys Hospice and is open to men and women whose common bond is grief
following a significant loss. There is no charge to attend. The meetings are an open format which allows members to join at any time. Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 10:30 a.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, 10th Street, Monongahela, and the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month, 6:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church Parlor, 609 Chess Street, Monongahela. For more information, call Pam Ridge at 724-483-4109 or Maureen Lusk at 724-258-8855.
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SPORTS “The Woods of Jefferson” Wins Borough Softball Tournament for 4th Time
Pictured are The Woods. Top row (l-r): Mike Vaughan; Dan Eggerton; Danny Holzer; Brad (Boo) Dawson; Tom Ali; Don German; John Barrett; Scott Startari; Coach Jack Benson. Bottom row (l-r): Cara Breier; Kelly DiMidjian; Hoppy Mitruski; Jill Startari; Megan Reynolds; Karri Lockhart. Not pictured: Mike Mitruski.
The Woods won the 5th Annual Borough of Jefferson Hills Softball Tournament, sponsored by the Borough's Recreation Board, on Sunday, August 24. The win made them champions for the third consecutive year and gave them four wins in five years. Eight local teams participated in the event - Patriot Pointe (Monkey Bar); The Woods; Inglefield; Screwballs; Misfits; Jelly's Garage Doors; Northwood; and the Borough Recreation Board. Proceeds of the event, held at the 885 Andrew Reilly Memorial Park, went to a local charity.
Donald Asmonga Foundation Established in Memory of Former BVA Coach The family of long-time Belle Vernon Area basketball and baseball coach Don Asmonga has announced incorporation of a non-profit foundation in his memory. A BVA coach from 1965 through 1988, Asmonga won 279 basketball games including the 1978 WPIAL title. His baseball teams also were steady contenders during his long tenure. Named the Donald Asmonga Foundation, it pays tribute to the school’s first and most winning coach in both sports and the only one to capture a WPIAL basketball title. The foundation’s board of directors will present inaugural annual scholarships of $1,000 each to an outstanding male and female athlete at BVA’s Senior Awards Banquet next spring. Athletes of all sports will be eligible for what has been named the “Donald Asmonga Mighty Leopards Award,” borrowing words from the school alma mater. Eligibility and selection criteria have been established, as well as the nominating process. Nancy S. Asmonga Colleton of Great Falls, VA, president of the Institute for Global Environmental, chairs the foundation. She’s one of six children of the deceased coach. “His love of sports extended beyond being a player and coach to that of an active spectator and student of many games,” she said. Partly because of Asmonga’s passion for golf, especially after his retirement, the new foundation also announced it will hold a fund-raising golf tournament June 26 at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort. Details will be announced as the event date nears. Besides Ms. Colleton, the foundation’s governing board consists of Bernice Staisey Asmonga, the coach’s widow; son Donald Asmonga, vice president, Privacy Analytics; granddaughter Jennifer Asmonga, learning specialist with Shadyside Academy; Nicholas Ciaccia, business development director, Well Services Group; daughter Emilie J. Asmonga Gadd, Nottingham Township Municipal Secretary; Tom Trilli, Prudential Agent Emeritus; Dan Wassilchalk, Executive Administrator of Radiology, UPMC; and Joe Grata, a BVA School Director and longtime news reporter/columnist.
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MVRCC Goes for ‘Three-Peat’ with 3rd Consecutive Softball Challenge Win
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Tiny Mites Play Under the Friday Night Lights By Paul Chasko
Pictured are standing (l-r): Luke Mollis, Charleroi Area School District; Kevin Lee, Lee Supply; Dave Pascarella, Charleroi Federal Savings Bank; David DeRienzo, DeRienzo Physical Therapy; Dena Mornak, Mornak Excavation; Dr. Umberto DeRienzo; Larry Christinis, SPHS; Harlan Shober, Washington County Commissioner Kneeling (l –r): Jared Dumm, Lee Supply; Coach Tom Villella, Villella Remodeling; Anjie Tilghman, Rego's Restaurant; Jenn Tilghman, Rego's Restaurant; and Dr. Mike Rupert, Rupert Chiropractic. David DeRienzo, DeRienzo Physical Therapy, warms up for Chamber Softball Challenge.
The Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce won the 3rd Annual Chamber Softball Challenge over the Greater Rostraver Chamber of Commerce on September 17 at Charleroi Veteran's Field. The MVRCC has won the "Chamber Pot" for the last three consecutive years.
Meet the 2014 Mid Mon Valley All Sports Hall of Fame Inductees
During the pre-game warm-ups at the Ringgold Rams-Knoch game, the Varsity and JV players were joined on the field by players from the Mon Valley Midget Football League (MVMFL). Players from the UnionFinley Bears and the These Midget Rams just couldn’t stay serious. Ringgold youth football organization took part in the pre-game stretches and warmup drills under the scrutiny of the Rams coaching staff, including Head Coach Nick Milchovich. Both the Ringgold youth teams and the Union-Finley Bears are feeder teams for the Ringgold Rams Middle School, JV and Varsity programs. Many players from the MVMFL have turned out to be outTeacher’ and ‘student’ cheerleaders standing high school players and credit their success in part to the training and experience they had in the MVMFL. That experience, coupled with participation in the Rams High School football program, has resulted in partial and full collegiate scholarships for many players. The Rams football coaching staff understands the importance of this continuity and works with the youth league coaches looking for ways to acquaint the younger players to the Rams football program and the discipline required to be successful. They intend to keep that connection open with the Ringgold Youth Football Organization and the Union-Finley Bears. The girls in the youth cheerleading programs that cheer on the Bear and Rams youth teams haven’t been left out. They were on the sidelines prior to the game, working out with the Rams Varsity cheerleaders. Ringgold won this game; Ringgold 20 - Knoch 12. For more photos by Paul Chasko, go to our website www.messengerpaper.com and click on “Gallery.”
These 2014 inductees were honored at the June 20 Mid Mon Valley All Sports Hall of Fame Banquet at The Willow Room in Rostraver Township. Pictured above are Maurice Mathieu; Heather Ferrari Milkent; Ed Zuraw; Larry Papini for Tony Segzda; Chuck Smith; John Maczuzak, Jr. for his deceased father, John; Milfred “Bubby” Holme
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Charleroi 1962 Football Team Honored as Team of the Decade
Among those enjoying the festivities are (l-r): Dick Kujawski, representing his late brother, Henry Kujawski, who was a member of the ’62 Cougars; Steve Zemko; and Don Saunders.
Pictured are Tim Landrin and Dwight “Lucky” Williams. PHOTOS TAKEN BY MARK LEVANDER.
Charleroi Area High School’s 1962 football team was honored as the Team of the Decade for the 1960s at ceremonies preceding the CAHSMcGuffey game September 5 at Cougar Stadium. The program was organized by Tom Jenkins, Mark Joswick and Roslyn Simonin in conjunction Charleroi Area School District officials. Members of the 1962 squad received commemorative DVDs, posters and booklets and took part in a pre-game social at the Alumni Room. Mayor John Mollenauer of Charleroi issued a proclamation declaring September 5, 2014 as “Cougars ’62 Day” in the community.
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Donora Renames Local Street in Honor of ‘Deacon’ Dan Towler The Donora Council officially proclaimed August 15 as ‘Deacon Dan Towler Day’ and renamed a local street in his honor. Festivities were held on August 15, 2014 at the intersection of Second Street Extension and Washington Alley in Donora, where the new street name “Deacon Dan Towler Way” was unveiled. A Donora native ‘Deacon’ Dan Towler shown here on reception followed at the two of his 1950’s era football cards, was a four-time NFL All-Pro for the Los Angeles Rams of the NFL Donora Borough Building. Towler was a two-time allstate football player at Donora High School who helped lead the team to two undefeated championship seasons in 1944 and 1945. He then went on to become an All-American at Washington & Jefferson College where he led the nation in scoring as a junior. Towler later went on to become a four-time All-Pro with the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL. He still ranks 6th on the Rams all-time career rushing yards list. After just six years in the NFL, Towler walked away from football to become a minister. Towler died at the age of 73 in 2001.
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School News...School News McClellan Elementary Raises $1,700 Through Ice Bucket Challenge Peter Township Students Named National Merit Semifinalists Six students from Peters Township High School have been named semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation in the annual National Merit Scholarship program. These students are among an elite group of 16,000 students from across the nation to earn this honor. Seniors Matthew Gummersbach, Daniel Krajovic, Mary Kate Pritz, Nicholas Roberts, Roy Wang and Delaney Wehn will now have an opportunity to continue in the competition for National Merit Scholarships, worth more than $33 million, that will be offered next spring. Merit Scholar designees are selected on the basis of their skills, accomplishments, and potential for success in rigorous college studies. Students enter the National Merit Scholarship program by taking the 2013 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) which serves as the initial screening. The semifinalists, representing less than 1% of high school seniors, are the highest scoring entrants in the state. Lisa Marcheleta (left) and Melissa Wahl receive an ice bucket dumping as part of McClellan Elementary School’s Ice Bucket Challenge.
In an effort to raise money to help combat ALS, McClellan Elementary School took part in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, with all proceeds going to a local family battling the disease. Students brought donations into school on September 3 and September 4 and dropped off the funds into the bucket of the teacher they wanted to get “challenged”. The teacher who raised the most money was the one who got ice water dumped on his or her head on September 5. All others received a bucket filled with Styrofoam peanuts. According to the ALS Association, “ALS, often referred to as ‘Lou Gehrig's Disease,’ is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord.” McClellan’s official tally came to $1,700 raised in two days, with two teachers tying for the top spot. Therefore, it was decided that both Lisa Marcheleta and Melissa Wahl would get ice water dumped on their heads. In addition, Kelly Hartbauer received an entire cooler filled with ice for putting money from her bucket into other buckets. The money was donated to the Onyshko family to help Matt Onyshko and his family fights the disease. Matt Onyshko is a local resident of the area and a seven-year member of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire. McClellan Elementary and the entire West Jefferson Hills School District family would like to wish the Onyshko family the best of luck as they battle ALS.
Peters Township Students Named as AP Scholars Peters Township High School students continue to receive national recognition for their outstanding performance on the Advanced Placement exams. Not only do these students challenge themselves in taking the exams, but 140 students have earned AP Scholar Awards for their performance in 2014. The College Board recognizes several levels of achievement based on students’ performance on these exams. The AP exams provide students with the opportunity to earn college credit or advanced placement at the college level. Seventeen students have qualified for the prestigious National AP Scholar Award by earning an average score of at least 4 on all AP Exams and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams. These students are: Alyssa Aburachis; Sean Boyles; Jennifer Cashman; Ian Dickey; Matthew Gummersbach; Suhas Hoysala; John Hussey; Sebastian Hymson; Maxwell Lindsay; Anthony Lioon; Aaron Ranallo; Nicholas Roberts; Matthew Stablein; Isabelle Stasenko; Shane Taylor; Roy Wang and Keenan Witmer. In addition: • 60 students qualified for the AP Scholar with Distinction Award by earning an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. • 32 students qualified for the AP Scholar with Honor Award by earning an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. • 48 students qualified for the AP Scholar Award by completing three or more AP Exams with scores of three or higher.
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Open Houses Held at Clairton
Notebook Donations Make a Difference
Clairton Students Stomp Out Hunger
Pictured is kindergarten teacher Mrs. Nancy DeMedio and kindergartener Joseph Styles with his family.
Clairton City School District hosted three open houses, one for grades 6-8, 9-12, and kindergarten-5th grade. The open houses were a huge success and many parents came out to support the district. Included in the evenings of the open house were refreshments, bake sales, a book fair, Title I information, and a book giveaway.
New After School Achievement Program Announced Beginning the first full week of school, the Clairton City School District teachers for grades kindergarten-12th grade became available to students from 2:50 - 3:30 p.m. The teachers are available to help students master the more rigorous PA Core Standards, tutor students, and help them with make-up work.
Welcome, Coach Wade and Offensive Coordinator Liotta! The 2014 Clairton Bears are being coached by new head coach Wayne Wade and new offensive coordinator Shawn Liotta.
September was "Hunger Action Month" in the United States. The Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank asked for Clairton School District help to raise awareness to the needs of tens of thousands of people in our area in need of support. September 4th was national "Going Orange Day" and students and staff were encouraged to wear orange. Additionally the elementary school did a 3-day canned food drive to stay locally and the students brought in over 450 cans; the top two winning rooms received a cupcake party. Both winners were from 1st grade - Mrs. Biros' and Mrs. Schweitzer's classrooms.
Third grader Josiah Brown's mother, Jessica Ferrero, visited Clairton Elementary on September 17, 2014 with a surprise for principal Dr. Berger 200 notebooks for the elementary school to use in classrooms. Pictured are Josiah Brown and Dr. Magi Berger - Elementary Principal. Clairton Elementary is so thankful for parents and citizens who help make a difference every day!
Paying it forward!
A special thank you goes out to Class of 2003 alumni Fillip Nelson and his friend Kweita Holmes. While visiting from Washington D.C. over Labor Day weekend, they dropped off over $100 in school supplies for the middle and high school! Pictured are (l-r): Wayne Eackles, J'Juan Jackson, Fillip Nelson, Mercedez Wright, Kweita Holmes, and the principal of Cyber and Alternative.
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The Challenge Program Kicks Off at Belle Vernon High School
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Pictured are student volunteers and sponsors who participated in the kick-off assembly: Seated (l – r) - Logan Delozier-Varnum and Conner Locklin. Standing (l – r) - Mary Dreliszak with The Challenge Program, Inc; Erin Claybaugh; James Protin, co-sponsor; Jessica Moody; Matthew Mascara; and Debra Keefer representing co-sponsor Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Students at Belle Vernon High School were recently introduced to The Challenge Program, Inc. during a kick-off assembly at their school. Through the program, students in the sophomore, junior, and senior classes will be eligible to compete for financial awards in the areas of: Attendance, Academic Improvement, Academic Excellence, STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) and Community Service. Mr. James Protin and the Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce are the sponsors of the program at the school.
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Recent Local Real Estate Transactions Seller BALDWIN BOROUGH Estate of Winifred Stewart Estate of Marion Moeller Richard Odato Sean Finnegan John Dowd Scott Evans Federal Nat. Mortgage Assn. Gerald Hesse NVR Inc. Willard Rockwell Ronald Adler Jessica Belako Frank Lutch Lillian Lauffer Helen Miller estate et al. Wesbanco Bank Inc. Robert Cratsley Estate of Leoanrd Theodore Mieczkowski Estate of Adelaide Eperthener Estate of Earl Aaron James Oyler BALDWIN TOWNSHIP Jared Cox Arlene Collins Andrew Bender Gary Carman Leslie Conraad Loos Donald Colon trustee BENTLEYVILLE Housing & Urban Development Washington County Tax Claim Bureau
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REV Properties LLC Matthew Starmack and Megan O’Neill Krishna Prasai and Dilli Chimariya Robert and Amber Ricker Patricia and Lynn Hiller Michael Martini Julie Wehunt Pushpa Siwakoti Paul Contos Jr. Evan Penner and Courtney Stodart Timothy and Dana Bush Breinne Regan Marc Caputo Douglas and Christine Wilson Thomas Godesky Edward Orr and Georgean Wielock Kelly Blevins James and Melanie Gillot International Real Estate Consulting LLC Samantha Fischer Erin Respet
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125 Main St. $6,000 111 Bertram Ave. $6,000 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $51,588) by sheriff’s deed. 415 Main St. $9,500 613 Washington St. $1,057 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $7,650) by sheriff’s deed. 107 Second St. $119,000 119 Short St. $56,000 206 Bentley Ave. $5,000 Helen St. $4,768 215 Piersol Ave. $91,000
Paul and Margaret Buehler Joel and Elizabeth LeMaster David and Mary Wagner Michael and Kristin Widrich Mutiullah Haider and Faranza Choudhry Sara Jean Raymont and Kaitlin Horne Joshua Lamm David and LeeAnne Kreuger Matthew Brahm and Brittany Carroll
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Experts Say Fall Is the Time to Plant Perennials (NAPS)—Perennial plants are a gardener’s dream: They add color to borders and beds, and are relatively easy to maintain. Perennials can also be used to add fragrance and texture to gardens, as well as attract beneficial wildlife such as butterflies and hummingbirds. Planting perennials in the fall is like making a long-term investment—one that pays dividends the next year. Herbaceous perennials are plants that die back to the ground in cold weather but resume growing in spring. This feature offers gardeners a wide selection of plant sizes, flower colors and forms, and seasons of bloom to choose from.
Expert Advice Explains flower specialist Venelin Dimitrov, “Fall is the ideal time to plant perennials because the cold winter months that follow are very important for dormancy. Many beautiful plants from temperate climates must experience a period of low winter temperature to initiate and accelerate flowering, which is known as vernalization. This process establishes the plant, so it starts growing earlier the next spring and produces brighter and bolder colors.” Dimitrov suggests that for most gardeners, border perennials are Continued on page 71
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Kathleen Schmidt John Rhoads Frank Dipasquale Alexander Lese Estate of Donna Sullivan Transformation Properties Invest. Gro Ryan Bianco Jessica Steyer
Chad Brian and Suzanne Rene Fox Klutch Matthew Gerwel and Amanda Leonard Tamara Donato and George Warren DiPasquale William Myers Marilyn Ferraro Courtney Moncavage Thomas Dressel Justin and Timothy Murray
Mary Catherine McElligott BRENTWOOD Nicole Capozzi Robert Armstrong Estate of Angela Zalavary Federal National Mortgage Assn. Estate of Katherine Mueller Kevin Mackey Jeffrey Berroth Deutsche Bank Trust Co. Americas trustee Carmella Fiscante Robert Rauenswinter Estate of Matilda Ann Lenz Robert Stephen Gilpin RMC RE #1 LLC Travis Pelletier George Sardineer III et al.
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5764 Glen Ora Drive $175,500 1062 Greenbriar Drive $175,000 6757 Kevin Drive $182,500 5435 Library Road $375,000 405 Maywood Drive $130,000 205 Orchard Park Drive $146,000 4685 Prescott Drive $185,000 5053 Sherwood Road $53,000 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $101,970) by sheriff’s deed. 20 Windsor Place $162,000
Chad Lubawski and Colleen Secilia Zachary Donaldson Brian Mushenheim
2909 Brownsville Road $71,000 203 Burdine St. $108,000 126 Hillson Ave. $30,000 102 Kaplan Ave. $61,610 49 W. Francis Ave. $72,450 3266 Beechdale St. $120,000 364 Olancha Ave. $84,000 2900 Willett Road $25,000 4020 Brownsville Road $19,000 105 Catskill Ave. $62,000 3799 Woodrow Ave. $93,000 2736 Churchview Ave. $1,790 by sheriff’s deed. 121 Pentland Ave. $64,900 3218 Shadyway Drive $116,000 3853 Sunview Drive and Delco Road $9,000 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $26,930). 40 W. Francis Ave. $130,000 222 Beisner Ave. $79,000 3003 Hazelhurst Ave. $79,900
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probably most useful in a mixed border, interplanted with low-growing shrubs that may or may not lose their foliage in winter. Mixed borders allow woody plants to add structure, height, texture and yearlong interest to the garden.
Make A Plan When determining which perennials to use, it’s important to consider the overall size of a garden, the amount of sun it gets, and the climate. To create continuity of interest, choose plants that bloom at different times during a season. Height is an important factor. Dimitrov suggests using taller plants at the back of a border or bed, with the lowest perennials at the front. In shadeContinued on page 72
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challenged beds, consider using drought-tolerant plants, or those with low water requirements. For a dynamic sweep of color every spring, plant snowdrop, crocus, tulip and daffodil bulbs when the ground has cooled sufficiently. Add edible interest by planting perennial fruits such as blackberries, raspberries and strawberries. Garlic is also easy to grow, richly flavored and will keep up to 10 months after harvest.
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Estate of Margaret Smida Wesley Brounce estate et al. Daniel Papak Douglas Suhoski Audra Gilmer Veronica Mocniak Estate of Lois Brubaker Wanda Jean Neff Paula Felona et al. Michael Anderson Dean Hostovich Jason Matusik James Bierbower CHARLEROI Kelly Walters Washington County Tax Claim Bureau
Gary and Krista Porter Robert and Kimberly Booth Joseph and Joseph Klingensmith JPMorgan Chase Bank Christopher Willis Melissa and Travis Sears John Coll III and Amy Coll Beth Ann Hickey Sandra Danley Taylor Poroda Vernon MacDonald Adam Kroll Leslie Newman
1347 Country Club Road 316 Hazelkirk Ave. 45 Snyder Ave. 136 Greenridge Drive 215 Lewis Ave. 11 Orchard Lane 158 Valley Ave. 1614 Boundary St. 110 Highland Ave. 109 Laken St. 121 Narrow Gauge Road 1290 Wickerham Drive 39 Locust Ave.
$135,000 $125,000 $142,000 $1,360 by sheriff’s deed. $78,900 $72,000 $110,900 $125,000 $60,000 $137,500 $370,000 $125,900 $189,900
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Hartland Acres Inc. Washington County Tax Claim Bureau
Tina Crust Tri County Real Estate LLC
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Nick Savage Charles Pergola James Peifer CLAIRTON Shri Dalal Nathan Bindas Justin Benack Steel Green LLC
Federal National Mortgage Assn. Gateway Funding Diversified Mortgage Laura Laughlin and Thomas Erhardt
1024 Fallowfield Ave. $2,000 613 First St. $8,000 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $27,561) by sheriff’s deed. 925 Crest Ave. $14,900 739 Fallowfield Ave. $6,000 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $45,457) by sheriff’s deed. 508 Lincoln Ave. $2,000 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $37,091) by sheriff’s deed. 417 McKean Ave. $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $9,285). 215 McKean Ave. $1,561 by sheriff’s deed. 917 Shady Ave. $1,498 by sheriff’s deed. 112 Lookout Ave. $33,500.
Albert David Senavitis Kahseem Highe Thomas Evans George and Wendy Gitas
866 Craig St. 741 St. Clair Ave. 336 State St. 939 Vankirk St.
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John Williams Springleaf Financial Services PA Andrew Skolnik Estate of Howard Edwards Richard Charles Estate of Gloria Johnston William Michael Baccile Christopher Billy Russell Tortoreti DONORA Eva Brletich Washington County Tax Claim Bureau
Jessica Burkett Pittsburgh Landmark Group LLC Dwight Henley Tyrone Walker Michelle Dubovecky Paul Joseph and Jonette Anne Emsurak James Gibson Jr. and Susan Gainer Mona McKeever Gary Bitton
421 Sixth St. 515 Halcomb Ave. 605 Park Ave. 455 Reed St. 430 Ohio Ave. 6301 Soltis Drive 115 Locust Ave. 1112 McKinley Drive 882-884 Miller Ave.
$49,900 $20,000 $6,000 $25,000 $18,500 $10,000 $15,000 $48,000 $45,000
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919 St. Nicholas Drive $73,000 506 Tenth St. $2,386 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $64,770) by sheriff’s deed. 116 11th St. $1,664 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $41,262) by sheriff’s deed. 58 Allen Ave. $1,623 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $39,342) by sheriff’s deed. 470 Galiffa Drive $1,625,000 673 Heslep Ave. $2,500 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $26,664) by sheriff’s deed. 420-422 Murray Ave. $1,483 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $33,857) by sheriff’s deed. Wood St. $1,665 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $41,310) by sheriff’s deed. McKean Ave. $11,490 201 Modisette Ave. $3,850 35 Teeple Ave. $1,410 by sheriff’s deed. 477 Sixth St. $1,353 by sheriff’s deed. 425 McCrea Ave. $36,500
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Dinnerware Bursts with Color for Fall Entertaining (BPT) - If you need a little inspiration, look no further than your favorite outdoor spot to update your table setting with the hottest colors for fall 2014. "Contemporary versions of classic colors are trending in the interior design realm this fall," says John Griffith, visual merchandiser for dinnerware retailer Replacements, Ltd. "Rich deep Pantone colors including Sangria, Aurora Red, Cognac and Misted Yellow reflect the abundance of color you see outdoors. The new Fiesta color, Poppy, is perfect for autumn. Metallic finishes are also wildly popular, such as gold and copper." Customers frequently ask Griffith and designer Julie Robbins for creative guidance to refresh their family heirloom pattern table settings. Continued on page 75
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Recent Local Real Estate Transactions Seller ELIZABETH BOROUGH Brad Henkel Frederick Garvin Sharon Wilson ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP Mark Beardmore Estate of Joanne Leptinsky Richard Scales John Bender Lori Bailey Bret Holden Jodi King True Line Corp. True Line Corp. Lisa Gabauer Crookham Karl Shellgren Thomas Philip Baran Elizabeth Township Fire Department 1 Mark McCall Patricia Ciasullo EL Development Trust 100504 Estate of William Pettus Lee Roy McCracken Federal National Mortgage Assn. Jay Lewis Roberta Cerini Marlene Agate Christine Engster FALLOWFIELD Jean Careatti William Porter
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US Bank NA Michael and Kimberley Filia Volt Asset Holdings Trust 16
411 Locust St. 912 Third Ave. 311 Eighth Ave.
$2,026 by sheriff’s deed. $105,000 $1,807 by sheriff’s deed.
Todd and Mary Lebowitz Christina Glunt Dayle Henry Tracey Totedo John McMahon Jr. and Courtney McMahon Jason and Pamela Hunnell Federal National Mortgage Assn. Maronda Homes Inc. Maronda Homes Inc. Michael and Jennifer Rodriguez Peter Jarsulic Michael Piccini Donald Thornton Jonathan Pizik and Ashley Altavilla EL Development Trust #100504 Linda Hickman NOWO Property Group LLC Kenneth Kahlbaugh II Handcract Properties LLC Paul Jones Jr. and Serina Long Shane Stone Torgent Management Co. LLC Aaron and Janel Whitfield
200 Breaemont Place $153,500 109 Dorman Drive $139,900 107 Meadow Drive $134,000 560 Simpson Howell Road $97,000 403 Timothy Drive $110,000 212 Ash Drive $384,900 2626 Douglas Run Road $2,253 by sheriff’s deed. 304 Kennett Drive $33,500 306 Kennett Drive $33,500 224 Seneca St. $57,500 680 Weigles Hill Road $145,900 102 Broadlawn Drive $96,900 2820 Douglas Run Road $45,000 523 Howell St. $198,500 504 Lincoln St. $9,000 504 Lincoln St. $13,500 2161 Smithdale Road $5,900 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $34,700) by sheriff’s deed. Elizabeth Ave. $100,000 139 Grouse Drive $95,000 2071 Blythedale Road aka Scott Have $10,000 6000 Roslyn St. $104,900 5905-5913 Smithfield St. $210,000 117 Valleyvue Drive $124,900
Matthew and Nicollette Christie John Robert Biagini
39 Pleasant Valley Drive 291 Twin Bridges Road
$135,000 $80,000
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Eric Kuvinka Kaylynn Beckham Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Jesse Pust Raymond Colvin Lukas Pelczar and Danielle Sava Thomas Mautino Jr. Mark Anthony Smith Ritzer Irrevocable Grantor Trust Jason and Amanda Gelder Estate of Stella Soliani Louise Hewitt SRMOF II 2012-1 Trust Paul Miller and Frederick Schaffer Jessica Kearney Aileen Frances Smith Raymond Colvin et al. Bryon and Kimberly Palonder Raymond Colvin et al. Ronald and Catherine Leonetti Raymond Colvin et al. Douglas and Debra Colvin Lillian Shrader Joseph and Ellen Calcek Darlene Kumor estate et al. Leigh Ann Bruno FINLEYVILLE Donald Kautz Daniel and Robin Mulkern Estate of Ruthann Garry Herbert Gessler III and Craig Allan Gessler FORWARD TOWNSHIP Jean Baccile Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. trustee Federal National Mortgage Assn. George Michael Gluscic Richard Kresic Frederick Paul and Danelle Koval Thomas Kustron Jr. Paul Aurandt Allegheny County Redevelopment AuthorityWilliam Joseph Debevec Jr. Michael Nowak Joseph Ewing Deutsche Bank Nat. Trust Co. trustee RVFM 11 Series LLC Estate of Michael Cundra Saunders Painting & Contracting LLC JEFFERSON HILLS BAT Holdings 8 LLC Cortez McClendon Zokaites Properties L.P. Carl Zucker and Laurel Maffei Dennis Brain Bradley Spochacz Environmentally Sound Enterp. LLC NVR Inc. Environmentally Sound Enterp. LLC NVR Inc. NVR Inc. Daniel and Alison Trbovich Zokaites Properties L.P. Timothy and Jonni Brashear Zokaites Properties L.P. Cheryl Kampert Tammy Logue Jacob and Paula Ferris Duane Mattes Willard and Patricia Rockwell MB2K Development Inc. Gregory and Erin Gisler Daniel Corbin et al. Kari Zajac NVR Inc. Walter and Maureen Marchewka Norman McLaughlin trustee Jefferson Regional Medical Center Zokaites Properties LLC Daniel and Maureen Polaski Environmentally Sound Enterp. LLC NVR Inc. Gilbert Goscicki Zachery and Morgan Milton Worthington Plan L.P. Donald Thompson and Norine Fusca Maronda Homes Inc. Anthony and Amanda Frisoli Maronda Homes Inc. Lisa Gardner and George Gardner Jr. Maronda Homes Inc. Kenneth and Cynthia Goldberg Michelle Falce Michael and Cory Motycki MONESSEN Jeffrey Sprague Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Paul Gulya Brian Peck and Tiffany Logan Peck Estate of Emile Molle Ronald Friend Jr. and Lori Friend Paige Kayrus Rachel Dzimiera Irene Imbrogno Kenneth and Kenneth Heilman Joan Danilchak et al. Jean Fisher Jeffrey Imbrescia Julian Imbrescia Candace Wade Percy Davis Brian Logan Gina Marie Naccarato Ronald Rizzuto Dawnne Pettit Jamieson Reader Joel and Nellie Ann Oslowski Daniel Visnauskas DTV Enterprise LLC First Federal Savings Bank FD Enterprises LLC Ann Modrak William Brahler Jr. and Beverly Brahler Lisa Frabell Robert Lowe III and Brea Lowe Thomas Hawkins II Michael Depaolo III MONONGAHELA Gary Borneman Marcilyn Bauer Washington County Tax Claim Bureau Ruth Sheikhzadeh
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329 Fremont Drive 414 Old Route 71 1601 Route 481 50 Dawson Road 135 Ernest Ave. 1217 Route 917 330 Freemont Road 15 Miner Ave. Route 481 Route 481 Route 481 66 Holly Drive Penn Ave.
$162,500 $4,800 $95,000 $30,000 $115,000 $94,000 $13,500 $39,000 $4,000 $1,800 $10,000 $87,000 $2,000
3536 Washington Ave. 3623 Washington Ave.
$100,000 $119,900
3270 Rainbow Run Road $1,866 by sheriff’s deed. 8866 Roberts Hollow Road $59,325 609 Duke Drive $115,000 423 Oliver Drive $184,900 4424 Rostosky Ridge Road $1,700 9943 Walker Road $119,500 7010 Grant St. $7,550 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $41,400). 7324 Hutchinson Road R.R. 44 Box 18 $32,000 102 Arch St. 5016 Dana Drive 1247 Gill Hall Road 310 Greene Drive 124 Washington Drive 120 Washington Drive 5013 Dana Drive 5032 Dana Drive Unit 116B 1413 Gill Hall Road 1532 Gilmore Drive 2080 Laurel Ridge Drive 306 New World Drive 104 Washington Drive 758 Coal Valley Road 5023 Dana Drive 308 Greene Drive 1513 N. Randolph Drive Phillip Drive 109 Retriever Lane 603 Setter Lane 501 W. Bruceton Road 213 Waterman Road 1058 Dennis Ave. 40 Willow Drive 99 Pennsylvania Blvd. 20 Shaw Drive 18 Columbus Drive 741 Crest Drive 93 Pennsylvania Blvd. 468 Motheral Ave. 1231 Reeves Ave. 108 Surrey St. 45 Willow Drive 304 Fourth St. 435 Donner Ave. 41 Jefferson Drive 86 Pennsylvania Blvd. 393 Ridge Ave.
$8,000 $270,875 $224,900 $42,000 $42,000 $249,905 $290,113 $267,280 $145,500 $80,000 $74,900 $99,000 $349,365 $39,900 $271,576 $42,000 $231,000 $32,500 $228,848 $300,844 $266,090 $167,400 $1,974 by sheriff’s deed. $132,000 $67,000 $127,000 $14,000 $36,000 $40,000 $5,200 $57,200 $142,000 $123,000 $7,467 $50,000 $52,500 $89,000 $95,000
621 Ann St. $79,900 24 Fourth Ave. $17,000 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $63,172) by sheriff’s deed.
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Pattern blending is a specialty of Robbins. "Vintage dinnerware continues to be one of the trendiest design elements in the tabletop industry and those patterns are some of our best sellers," says Robbins. "Why buy a reproduction when the real thing is readily available? Search your mother or grandmother's china cabinet to find some of the great retro patterns. Add your own point of view when you mix and match contemporary designs to create a modern look. It's really simple to add an accent plate, or a stand-out charger in this season's colors to update your table for fall entertaining." Figural pieces, such as leaf shaped plates and serving pieces are very popular this fall. Many manufacturers are offering colorful accent pieces with favorites including turkey, fall leaves and pumpkin motifs. "You can use pumpkins as a strong design element through Thanksgiving," Griffith suggests. "Pumpkins made of glass, ceramic and lightweight resin are big sellers in the store as we head into the season." As the season changes, so does the way you're entertaining. Gatherings may be more casual as friends and family get together around the television for the big game or by the fire pit on the patio. "Appetizer size plates and individual dip bowls are great for finger foods and condiments, says Robbins. "These smaller pieces are both popular and affordable. Plus it's fun to mix shapes, colors or motifs. Mix and match your favorite team colors for the big game or choose individual Thanksgiving themed plates for celebrations tied to turkey day." Still looking for more fall tabletop ideals? Help is just a click away. This team is now using Facebook to share decorating tips and solutions.
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(BPT) - Beauty is in the details when it comes to home exteriors. That's why choosing the right exterior trim products and decorative elements is essential, whether you have a modest home or coastal mansion. In fact, exterior trim is one of the most important architectural accessories you can use to dress up your home. For visually stunning, creative applications that enhance the aesthetics, value and curb appeal of homes, Kleer Trimboard from The Tapco Group has become the exterior trim of choice among discerning homeowners and design professionals. With this family of products, adding pizzazz, grace, strength, charm and an irresistible wow factor to any home is a snap. From installing classic crown and fascia mouldings beneath eaves to decking out windows and doors with eye-catching trim styles and vibrant colors, the highly personalized look you can create is like giving the world a warm and inviting preview of your home, inside and out. Homeowners and contractors can think of Kleer trim as a captivating "picture frame" for the home Continued on page 77
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Kleer trim is impervious to moisture, making it a great material for homes in humid conditions and near water.
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NORTH BELLE VERNON Amelia Elizabeth Naylor Tommy Mavrikas Jacob Hewitt Federal National Mortgage Assn. Michael Sivak Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Pamela Brightwell et al. NORTH CHARLEROI Estate of Dale Stacy Allen Richard Burgess Ryan Hawk Jason Mendicino NOTTINGHAM TOWNSHIP Paul Dolinar Marc Muryn Federal National Mortgage Assn. Leonard Rovenski PETERS TOWNSHIP NVR Inc. Andrew Zahalsky Bernard Lee George Hall David Lee Timothy O’Neil US Bank NA trustee Dennis Dolinar John Theroff Crescent Contracting Corp. Gerald Teramae Gary Stiegel Jr. Catherine Sinclair Eric Rouillard Carol Law Peter Frischmann Brian Homes Inc. Washington County Tax Claim Bureau Bobbie Lyn Cheek Michael Dugar Albert Mader Jr. Elizabeth Jawelak Ryan Swink Geraldine Shurtz Carol Vereb John Maddian David Levy Charles Michael Brown David Johnson Wadwel Group Estate of Thomas Johnson Henry Ecker Howard Rush Robert Murphy Jr. Gregory Popovich Jean MacPherson David Vietmeier Jr.
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807 Maple Drive $108,000 506 Park Ave. $7,000 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $38,469) by sheriff’s deed. 601 Sherida St. $1,438 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $30,229) by sheriff’s deed. 716 Grant St. $40,000 525 Marne Ave. $30,000 614 E. Main St. $29,900
Twin Keys LLC
184 Morton St. $8,000 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $50,407) by sheriff’s deed. Papafish Inc. 403 Short St. $4,000 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $50,226) by sheriff’s deed. Troy Young Dominic Mavrikas David Cook Derrick and Nancy Carroll Virginia Ferguson Brandon Horrell and Rachel Sparinga John and Patricia Soforic
Green St. 735 Green St. 421 Ferncliff Drive 402 Hill St. 104 Jefferson St. 400 Fell St. Henry St.
$9,500 $70,000 $2,950 $28,300 $60,000 $24,000 $69,000
Raymond Kurtes Jr. and Christine Kurtes Jacob Decker Mark and Tamie Panza Daniel and Dana Monticelli
308 Isabella Ave. 712 W. Liberty Ave. 419 Isabella Ave. 802 Conrad Ave.
$15,000 $55,900 $95,000 $32,000
William Stewart III and Lynda Stewart Robert Thomas and Lori Lucas Mark Pisarcik Sunoco Pipeline L.P.
15 Oak Forest Road 1291 Venetia Road 714 Valley View Road 21 Muntown Road
$249,900 $195,000 $160,000 $500,000
Eric and Lori Difrancesco 533 Cortland Drive $362,810 Daniel and Danielle Karabin 108 Forestwood Drive $425,000 Matthew and Michele Wilson 232 Gateshead Drive $393,900 Armand and Emily Buzzelli 263 King Richard Drive $345,000 Erik Fargo 200 Maplewood Drive $196,000 Jessica Fife 118 McClintock Drive $170,660 Maxim Construction LLC 126 N. Heide Lane $7,500 Larry and Lorraine Weaver 202 Quail Run Road $147,500 Michael and Beth Ann Muehlbauer 218 Ridgeview Drive $285,000 Nicholas Kirk and Heather Marie Kratsas 210 Robinhood Lane $385,000 Cynthia Freeman Teramae 341 Rocky Ridge Road $209,695 Sharon Falbo 314 Stonebrook Drive $219,900 David Woessner and Felicia Gaudelli 341 Waterdam Road $550,000 Bruce and Debra Massof 305 Buffalo Ridge Road $350,000 Investment Avenue LLC 243 Center Church Road $64,500 James and Debra Aker 190 Delaware Trail $335,000 Marshall Lee Detwiler Jr. and Kristen Detwiler 236 E. Edgewood Drive $1,000,000 KGD Properties Inc. 518 E. McMurray Road $125,000 Ryan Beabout 543 E. McMurray Road $162,500 Pual and Rachel Leonard 117 Fox Creek Road $400,000 Gary and Elizabeth Biagini 124 Oakwood Road $385,000 Hawthorne Partners II LLC 214 Old Oak Road $38,000 Rodger Lee Mourning Jr. & Jillanine Lee Mourning142 Phillips Drive $199,000 Jeffrey and Nicole Kasting 232 Ridgeview Drive $285,500 Robert and Jaclyn Deem 214 Robinhood Ln $360,000 James Fox 147 Rosscommon Place $223,900 Michael and Christina Ferko 211 Walnut Drive $427,500 Jihong Wang and Xiaoxian Hu 111 Windemere Court $552,000 Scott and Kimberly Forse Unknown Address $550,000 NVR Inc. Unknown Address $87,000 John Patrick and Carol Joy McGinley 205 Bayberry Court $216,000 Alan and Patricia Brader 316 Braeburn Drive $210,000 Deutsche Bank National Bank Co. trustee 145 Brookdale Circle $1,773 by sheriff’s deed. Matthew Mark and Sally Diangelo 514 Justabout Road $10 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $3,441,000). Mark and Jill Koraido 461 Pinewood Drive $303,000 Neil Masquelier 304 Quail Run Road $135,000 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. 109 Scarborough Lane $1,450 by sheriff’s deed.
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Stephen Stowe Raymond Fuller Robert Irwin Paragon Relocation Rescources Inc. Eddy Land Co. Matthew McGowan Steven Richard Guthrie Thomas McNally Craig Bleiweis Cliffod Reese Alice Pentuck Greg Sil Timothy Kochin Robert Byers Wadwell Group Weavertown Oil Services Inc. Rebecca Sue Boyer Investors Mark Acquistions LLC Diane Walsh PLEASANT HILLS Margaret Brown James Cavanaugh Daniel McCay Hollie Ulanowicz Fung Szeto Deborah Dansevicus RBI R/51 Assoc. LLC James Steck Estate of Marilyn Jean Ryan Thelma Harnack Nicole Clites Fredrick Estate of Tony Bronich ROSTRAVER Kristin Hill Maronda Homes Inc. Mabel Keslar Sharon Jones Gazdich Laurie Joseph Ella Eckert Estate of Ruth Amato Estate of Ann Pishko James Crawford James Emery JP Morgan Chase Bank NA George Stewart Tena Ruth Pletcher
Robert Donoghue Jr. and Colleen Donoghue Steven Burton and Michele Carrier Paragon Relocation Rescources Inc. Brandon L Kruse 2014 Revocable Family trustee Thomas and Jayne Sterling Mark and Leslie Smirniw Michael Knehr and Anita Knaack Bryan and Alina Markovitz Gregory Sill Eliot and Joy Shaffer William Holt et al. and Nira Holt Billy and Jennifer Poland Bryan and Elizabeth Cobb Frank and Kathryn Romano NVR Inc. Benjamin Marcus Homes LLC Phillip and Kristen Sabo Christopher and Natalie Severns Baher Wahba and Sally Biskalis
310 Walnut Drive 102 Willoughby Court 215 Canterwood Drive 215 Canterwood Drive 728 Crosswinds Drive 312 Doubletree Drive 341 E. McMurray Road 204 Fox Creek Road 205 Lake Colony Drive 217 Old Oak Road 196 Roscommon Place 664 Venetia Road 217 Walnut Drive 848 Bebout Road Cortland Drive 2 Lexington Drive 176 Marion Drive 511 Villa Drive 217 Windermere Court
$322,500 $520,000 $525,000 $525,000 $923,936 $527,500 $173,900 $419,900 $305,000 $234,000 $195,000 $140,000 $375,000 $715,000 $93,000 $120,000 $217,000 $400,000 $530,000
John and Sara Colaianni First Commonwealth Bank Kira Bornak Kimberly Cannon and James Finch Jessica Rogers Adam and Amanda DeKnight R51PD LLC Veterans Administration Kala Chavern Shawn and Margaret Condon Evan Short Robert Krezan
225 Audrey Drive 120 Clairton Blvd. Route 51 263 E. Bruceton Road 434 Audrey Drive 316 Millet Lane 448 Arbor Lane 810 Clairton Blvd. Route 51 369 McClellan Drive 376 Tara Drive 134 Temona Drive 221 Constitution Drive 121 Sunrise Drive
Marnie Hall Keith Sauter Jr. PNC Bank NA Jason Citro Richard Clark trustee Eric Branthoover Edward Morrow Jr. and Debra Morrow Stanley Golashewski Jordan Timko and Rebekah Hugland Zachary and Lauren Moore Walter Knapp Jr. Donald and Linda Stewart Leslie Pletcher and Deborah Marsh
Henry Herold Jr. Paul Zolak Grier Blackwell National Residential Nominee Serv. In James Eric Nash
Harry Stratigos Jonathan Fowler and Ashley Ferrari National Residential Nominee Services In Jamieson and Misti Reader GGS Properties LLC
David Puskavich Jason Kopec Stephen Morgan Melissa Hawker Darryl Edward Forsythe SOUTH PARK Carl Parise Rosalyn Dukes
John and Amber Gido Thomas and Stacy Mueller Lori Hnatko Sean and Brittany O’Toole Jesse and Jamie Howser
174 Crawford Lane $129,900 515 Galileo Drive $231,116 445 Gallitin Road $1,448 by sheriff’s deed. 1024 Graham St. $56,000 2042 Lake View Drive $164,500 478 Rehoboth Road $94,000 1243 Ridge Road $225,000 313 Robertson Drive $146,450 1155 Rostraver Road $139,900 463 W. Spring Grove Blvd. $272,000 211 Wood St. $46,000 First St. $75,000 261 Porter Road $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $15,022). Rankin Road $140,000 301 Rankin Road $289,900 175 Valley View Drive $291,000 175 Valley View Drive $291,000 Carson St. $1,914 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $2,590) by sheriff’s deed. 528 Fayette Ave. $180,000 394 Kenneth Drive $211,200 348 Aitken Ave. $140,000 217 Bonnie St. $167,000 1261 Fells Church Road $127,500
Stephen and Jessica Nachreiner N & B Management Co. LLC
William Passanante Carl Komm Jr. John Contrael Richard Burkhart Joy Anna Rosendale et al. Daniel Kuhn Eileen Glander Federal National Mortgage Assn.
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. James and Karen Bittner Peter Kobylinski and Sarah Elizabeth Byerly Greg Benzy and Janet Zucker Nancy Fox Frank and Joanne Visco Kelly Swindell and Jacob Baumiller William Barthelemy
$143,000 $1,690 by sheriff’s deed. $125,500 $118,000 $153,000 $132,000 $1,185,000 $3,153 by sheriff’s deed. $162,500 $125,000 $127,900 $89,900
6300 Broad St. $122,000 1797 Cedaridge Drive $13,000 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $70,300) by sheriff’s deed. 1808 Cedaridge Drive $1,993 by sheriff’s deed. Amanda Ave. $15,000 3012 Ridge Road $54,300 1924 Strawbridge Drive $181,500 750 Hidden Ridge Court Unit 202 $118,000 2225 Watchfield Drive $260,000 3206 Central Drive $64,000 3091 Dara Drive $73,200
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or as tantalizing architectural "eye candy" that is readily customized to satisfy any taste, from simple elegance to luxurious splendor. You can quickly and easily put the perfect finishing touches on your home, whether you've been dreaming of enticing gingerbread cornice trim or that charming beadboard porch ceiling. When people see homes designed with Kleer trim, they're bound to stop and admire the spectacular sites. Not only does it provide an alluring preview of the rest of your home's exterior, it alludes to the decorative beauty awaiting inside, piquing interest and kindling the imagination. This trim can also be used indoors to create seamless looks that flow naturally from your home's exterior to its interior. Whether you're keeping your house or preparing for sale, Kleer trim delivers clear advantages with unrivaled aesthetics, application versatility, durability, and ultra-low maintenance. Because there are so many innovative options, you can create an exterior look that's very personal or one with broad-based appeal. No other trim offers this rich mix of benefits. Using your own signature combination of Kleer trimboard, moulding, column wraps, sheets, and beaded board, you can create a home that's totally unique. For instance, you can design a welcoming porch using sheets to create soaring archways, majestic post wraps topped with ornate crown mouldings to conceal wood or steel columns, and trimboards for flawlessly finished edges. You can also hang sheets on your home's exterior and decorate them with trimboard for a paneled look under elegantly trimmed bay windows. Possibilities abound. Continued on page 78
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Crafted from superior-quality cellular PVC, Kleer trim products provide the natural beauty of authentic wood without wood's endless, time-intensive upkeep. Impervious to moisture and insect infestation, the ultra-low-maintenance trim, moulding, sheets, and beaded products remain flawlessly beautiful for decades with just soap and water. Whether you enjoy them in their original pristine white or paint them in warm and vibrant hues, Kleer exterior decorative products will enrich your home's architecture and appeal for a lifetime. With your creative insights, you can show the world how special your home is today.
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Darlene Billick Jill Nypaver Dunlap Deborah Cochran Sharon Lesure Cooper et al. Gary Rittle Robert Engott Estate of Rose Siciliano Linda Voshall Stephen Lang Helen Smith Robert Mecchia John Patrick McGinley Gary Alberts cate a value of $1,320). Jared Edwards et al. SPEERS Washington County Tax Claim Bureau
Jennifer Prex Martha Schaller Dawn Wisyanski William and Karen MacIntyre Brandon and Megan Baldini Ronnie and Mona McDonald Benjamin and June Rayner US Bank NA trustee John and Rosemarie Frisch Maars Properties LLC Jason Lee and Sherry Frost John and Jillian Cosey KASH Mortgage Group Inc.
Richard Comfort David Pskavich Thomas Mueller UNION TOWNSHIP Ryan Brouzakis Estate of Beverly Kramer Andrew Tullai Washington County Tax Claim Bureau
George Preaux Jr. and Helen Straw Carissa Moody Matthew Kelley
Joseph Nypaver Donald Tustin Washington County Tax Claim Bureau
Walter and Michelle Impellicceiri Brandon Kacko W Sanders
John Cavey IV Alfred Williams
Leslie Feltner and Michael Criswell Niki and Aja Happel
Address 900 Hidden Ridge Court 104 600 Hidden Ridge Court 204 550 Hidden Ridge Court 304 1380 McElheny Road 1480 McElheny Road 1002 Piney Ridge Road Victory Drive 6361 Crestview Drive 1472 Greenbriar Court 3006 Ridge Road 6850 Ridgevue Drive 2075 Stagecoach Drive Ventura Drive
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Tae Song Lee David and Deborah Hutcheson Robert and Karen Schang Lumsden Properties LLC
Price $110,000 $108,250 $124,000 $80,000 $369,000 $275,000 $18,000 $1,996 by sheriff’s deed. $182,000 $74,000 $129,000 $300,000 $1 (state deed transfer stamps indi$2,245 by sheriff’s deed.
133 Arlington Ave. $19,000 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $126,676) by sheriff’s deed. 131 State St. $105,200 21-1/2 State St. $70,000 814 Jane Ave. $103,000 127 Cinque Terra Place $144,900. 133 Cinque Terra Place $137,500. 26 Cardox Road $200,000 15 Gilmore Road $1,193 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $19,777) by sheriff’s deed. 104 Stonebrae Drive $297,000 4 Boyka Drive $200,000 Hobbitt Lane $1,086 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $22,792) by sheriff’s deed. 6095 Shady Ave. $142,500 54 Sun Valley Lane $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $51,618). 3461 Ivy Hill Lane $142,000
Joseph Charles Seesock Kathleen and Christopher Blasi WEST ELIZABETH Paul McKernan Eric and Lindsay MacCallum 2 Ronald St. WHITEHALL Scott Walker Elaine Miklosko 5281 Caste Drive Jeffrey Yochum David Daley and Lacey DeGeorgio 5236 Orchard Hill Drive David Meyer Jonathan and Nicole Wooding 4609 Rolling Hills Road John Kollman Jr. Michael and Sandra Linnert 5110 S. Passage Drive Brian Och Camilo Rubio and Shawna Uribe 4774 Baldwin Manor Road Danielle Suhoski Onuffer Andrew and Alan Jeffrey Buehler 5320 Baptist Road Paul Pistelli Makaryo Ongo 1545 Bevan Drive William Francis Gazica trustee Jenna and James Robinson 4810 Carlyn Drive Steven Pakula David and Valerie Kelley 1538 Dunluce Drive Nina Louise Leyh Son Thai and Hanh Vu 5120 Earlsdale Road Kay Papuga Georgia Holmberg 4545 Echo Glen Drive Carl Carlson Doai Nguyen and Tan Dihn 5227 Fieldcrest Drive Bryan Barone Dale Saller and Regina Ryazapova 722 Greenlee Road Estate of Robert Ewing Michael and Melanie Dunn 767 Greenlee Road Maria Kuti US Bank NA trustee 221 Magnolia St. Charles Collins II Christopher and Alyssa Cleve 3227 Mayflower Drive Camilo Rubio Robert Charles Hartung and Cynthia Ross Katz 4522 W. Barlind Drive Jeffrey Lynn Daniel and Heather Kerrigan 3144 Woodridge Drive Christopher Repin Desiree Bartoe 927 Girard Road Fredy Saul Lopez Mauricio Elizabeth Kotch 320 Bauman Ave. Linda Stasko Nicotra Matthew and Stephanie Stasko 1011 Prospect Road Estate of Illene Miller Mark and Allison Jones 5291 Spring Valley Drive Estate of Lucian Caste Catalucci Holdings LLC 5426 Baptist Road Estate of Joan Maddamma Bhola and Meena Chamlagai 1528 Bevan Road George Rodler John and Marilyn Schmotzer 4680 Clairton Blvd. George Rodler John and Marilyn Schmotzer 4684 Clairton Blvd. Adam Falkenhan Danielle Stumpf 4974 Doyle Road Kathryn Och Clark Michael Niro 948 Girard Road Estate of Lucian Caste Catalucci Holdings LLC 4203 McKee Drive Kelly Donaldson Christine Lynn and Vincent David Gibbons 5119 S. Passage Drive Roberta Kist Mark and Bonnie Seibel 354 Streets Run Road Real Estate Transactions provided by <RealSTATs>. Contact <RealSTATs> at 412-381-3880 or visit www.RealSTATs.net.
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Nativity of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church in Monongahela to Celebrate 100th Anniversary On October 5, 2014, the Nativity of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church in Monongahela will celebrate their 100th Anniversary. In the early 1900s, Orthodox Christian immigrants established parishes all over Western Pennsylvania. Eastern Europeans from the Austro/Hungarian Empire, Czechoslovakia, Greece, Russia, Serbia, and those from the Middle East came to this country with their most valued possession – the Orthodox faith. On September 30, 1914 the Nativity of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church celebrated their first service in the McGregor Building on Main Street in Monongahela. In that same year, the faithful purchased property on High St. and began to erect the church building. Over the past decades many projects were planned and accomplished. In 1952, a major “Do It Yourself” project to enlarge the church building was initiated. In 1959, our current iconostasis (the icon screen between the nave and the sanctuary) was installed. This parish has served the Mon Valley in many ways over the past decades. Our annual Ethnicfest in Chess Park has always offered good food and entertainment to the community. And the parish's “halupki honeys” offer their fare several times throughout the year. We have been blessed over the years by joining other Christian communities for projects in the area, such as “Prayer
in the Park”, the local food bank, community tours of the city's churches, and graduation ceremonies for our local youth, etc. During our 100th Anniversary Celebration, our Diocesan Hierarch, His Eminence Archbishop Melchisedek, will celebrate the Divine Liturgy with us. Services will begin at 9 a.m. and all are welcome to join us. Following the Divine Liturgy, we will serve a luncheon buffet. If you have not experienced the beauty of the Orthodox Christian Church, please do so with us. Contact us at any of the following numbers Fr. George at 724-3099636; Evelyn Lloyd at 724-3484204 (for banquet tickets at $20 per person); or Deacon David Rostcheck at 724-258-6336.
Jefferson United Methodist Church Holds Apple Dumplings Sale Jefferson United Methodist Church, 310 Gill Hall Rd., is selling homemade apple dumplings for $3. To order, call 412-653-3222, option 3. You may also request your dumplings be frozen (unbaked with directions) for pick-up. Last date to order is Sunday, October 12. Pickup date is Saturday, October 25 from 2 to 5 p.m. Area Church News 3
Nativity Church Sells 2015 Lottery Calendars The Nativity Church 2015 lottery calendars are available for purchase beginning October 15 at $30 each. The calendars are professionally printed in 4” x 6” booklet form, each
one having a 3-digit number assigned to it that is good for the entire year. If your calendar number matches the number drawn by the PA Lottery Commission (7 p.m. drawing, straight hit only), you win the amount of money listed on the calendar for that day. It’s that easy! The prize money breaks down as follows: 354 days at $50/day, 9 holidays at $100/day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day at $150/day. There is no limit to your how many times you can win per year. To get your calendar, call 412-6553000, or stop in the Nativity Parish Center at 5811 Curry Road between 8 a.m.- 2 p.m., Monday - Friday. These lottery calendars make great gifts! The proceeds benefit Nativity Church.
Upcoming Events at Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church, ECO October 12: Come celebrate our anniversary with us! During our 9:30 a.m. Worship Service we will be focusing on our church's 232 years of serving God. Refreshment & fellowship will follow. October 19: Harvest for Haran Pumpkin Contest and more! Giant pumpkin seeds were distributed to members of Finleyville's Interfaith Council of Churches this past spring. We'll gather at Mingo Church at 4 p.m. for the measuring and weigh-in. This will be followed by a light dinner. Pumpkins will be available for purchase. All proceeds benefit Haran Ministry International, a non-denominational Christian mission outreach to northern India and Myanmar, where Mingo has built and continues to support a sister church in the village of Nongkum.
October 26: Trunk-or-Treat! The Mingo congregation invites all area children to come in their Halloween costumes to the church parking lot from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., where car trunks will be decorated and filled with candy and goodies. Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church, ECO is located at 561 Mingo Church Road, just south of Finleyville on Rte 88. For more information, call 724-348-5278 or visit us at www.mingochurch.org.
Upcoming Events at Baldwin United Presbyterian Church The Baldwin United Presbyterian Church is sponsoring an Oktoberfest Flea Market on Saturday, October 25 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. There will be vendors, refreshments, and Chinese auctions! If you would like to purchase a table to sell, the fee for a 6 ft. table is $15 and an 8 ft. table is $18. Call 412653-1400 to reserve a table. Baldwin United Presbyterian Church is sponsoring an Oktoberfest Pork Roast Dinner on Saturday, November 1 at 5 p.m. Adults $10, children 5 - 12 years $5, and children under 5 are free. Call t412-653-1400 to register.
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Dinner For a Dollar at Community of Christ Church in Bethel Park Enjoy a delicious spaghetti dinner for $1 per person or $3 for a family on Thursday, October 9 from 5 – 7 p.m. at Community of Christ, 3472 South Park Rd., Bethel Park. For more information, call Debbie at 412-833-6357 or email dgeffel@comcast.net. Our dinners are held the second Thursday of every month except July and December.
Upcoming Events at First United Methodist Church in Monongahela First United Methodist Church is located at 430 West Main St, Monongahela. For more information, call 724-258-7054. Weekly Events Sunday Morning Worship Service - 8:45 a.m. & 11 a.m. Christian Education Class for all ages - 9:45 a.m. Bible Beans and Youth Group Fellowship - Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Girl Scouts - Tuesday 6 p.m. Bible Study - Wednesday 7:15 p.m. Cub Scouts - Wednesday 6 p.m. Choir - Thursday 6 p.m. Special Events Saturday, October 4 - Annual Fleatique from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Serving pumpkin and regular pancakes for breakfast; bake sale, walking tacos, coffee and donuts. Thursday, October 9 - United Methodist Women at 7 p.m. with special guest Pastor Michael Airgood from Pike Run Methodist Church, Clairton. He will speak of the time he has spent as a Missionary in S. Korea, Mongolia, and Ukraine. October 10 - Friday Night Praise and Worship at 7 p.m. Save the date and mark your calendar for these upcoming events: November 21 - Light up Night
and Church Tours in Monongahela November 30 - First Sunday of Advent Program featuring “Shepherd’s Voice" at 7 p.m. December 5 - 6 - Creche Show. December 13 - Cookie Parade
Sinners Only Men's Breakfast Club Hosts “Brother Jeep” as October Speaker The Sinners Only Men’s Breakfast Club, sponsored by the Pricedale Union Church, located at 203 Johnson Ave. in Belle Vernon, had its kickoff session for the 201415 season with a patriotic presentation from a group of the Mid-Mon Valley Shipmates. The Shipmates, led by their executive officer, Barry Anders, discussed the proper way to respect and care for our flag. The men of this group come from a variety of Christian faiths including various Protestant sects, and several Catholic and Orthodox churches. This month, on Saturday, October 25, the breakfast program will feature George Kyle, aka “Brother Jeep,” a lifelong resident of Belle Vernon, who will minister through his personal testimony and song. Jeep is a 30-year retired sergeant from the Cal U Police Force. Years ago, he shared his testimony on Channel 40’s “Getting Together” with Russ Bixler. Now you are invited to come and hear Jeep’s exciting testimony of how he came to know the Lord and how he acquired the nickname. The breakfast is open to Christian men of all faiths. Breakfast will be served at 9 a.m. with Jeep’s testimony and songs to follow. There is no charge for the meal, but a love offering will be taken to defray costs. If you have any questions concerning the breakfast programs, which meet on the last Saturday of each month with the exception of December, call 724-929-9588 or Ralph Stone at 724-483-2132.
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Spaghetti Dinner to be Held at St. Paul's Episcopal in Monongahela St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 130 West Main Street, Monongahela, will be having a spaghetti dinner on Saturday, November 1 from 4 to 7 p.m. Adults $8 and children $5. Spaghetti, meatballs, salad, dessert and beverage are included. Takeout orders available. Call 724-258-7792.
Jefferson United Methodist Church Schedules Chili Dinner There will be a chili dinner on Saturday, October 11 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Jefferson United Methodist Church, 310 Gill Hall Rd. Jefferson Hills. The dinner is hosted by Funding for Outreach Ministries Committee. $6 for adults, $3 for children. Cost includes bowl of chili, side of homemade mashed potatoes, choice of corn bread or roll, and a drink. There are three chili options from which to choose: beef, turkey and vegetable. The children’s meal includes hotdog, mac ‘n’ cheese, and a drink. Homemade desserts will be sold a la carte. Eat in or take out! Tickets can be purchased at the door.
News from St. David's Episcopal Church Blessing of the Animals Tradition tells us that St. Francis of Assisi introduced the practice of the blessing of animals in the 13th century. It was his way of reminding us that animals are also part of God’s creation, and many churches still follow this practice. October 4 is the feast day of St. Francis and on Sunday, October 5, St. David’s Episcopal Church will again remind us to honor our fellow creatures. Parishioners will be bringing their pets to the service
that day. At the altar, they will be blessed, while the relationship between the pet and its owner is also blessed. No one is excluded from participating. Children can bring a favorite stuffed animal to the church that day if they don’t have pets, since this is often the first thing that children care for, and so a pastoral blessing is given. Even if a pet is deceased, there is a place for it, as Fr. McInnes offers a prayer for lost friends and companions. Please consider coming to St. David’s to participate or just watch this very joyful ceremony. Guests are always welcome. Youth Groups Some adults at St. David’s have been very busy this summer working to bring a new program to St. David’s Episcopal Church – youth groups. Since the restructuring of the church began in the spring of 2012, the number of parishioners has increased from 25 to 175, and a great part of this increase is the number of children – from infants to teens. In response to the need to minister to the elementary and high school age groups, the church’s Worship Committee saw the need to develop a youth ministry, so that young people can become a community and enjoy fellowship time together. And this ministry is not limited to the children and teens at St. David’s; they are always encouraged to invite friends to join in the fun. Activities have already started, and the adult sponsors continue to be busy this year discussing goals and designing programs to interest and attract the school-aged children. But their long-term goal is a much more impressive one. Their wish is to see the youth program flourish to the point that the church will need to hire a full-time youth minister. It would be a major step forward in St. David’s growth and one happily anticipated by the congregation.
St. Thomas A' Becket's 8th Annual Golf Outing Names "Pittsburgh Dad" as Master of Ceremonies St. Thomas A' Becket Parish will host their 8th Annual Golf Outing at South Hills Country Club on Columbus Day, October 13. Registration forms are available on line at the website www.saintthomasabecket.com. A single golf package is $190, which includes range, golf, cart, lunch dinner, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Skill Prizes. Foursome and corporate foursome packages are also available at $760. The field is limited to 120 players. Reservation deadline is October 8. The special guest at this year's event will be Curt Wootton, known as "Pittsburgh Dad," who will serve as the Master of Ceremony. This event will kick off with registration at 10 a.m. followed by lunch and a Shotgun Start Team Shamble at 12 p.m. Cocktails and dinner will follow starting at 5:30 p.m. Nongolfers are cordially invited for dinner only at $45 per person. Reservations for tables of 8 or 10 can call Debbie at 412 655-9335. This is a premier event with all proceeds benefiting the St. Thomas A' Becket building fund.
Belle Vernon’s Saint Sebastian Parish Invites Community to 2nd Annual Autumnfest Saint Sebastian Church in Belle Vernon has announced its 2nd Annual Autumnfest will be held October 11 - 12 on the parish grounds. The event features multiple activities for the entire mid-Mon Valley community including a 'first of its kind' attraction for our area. Autumnfest Weekend kicks off Saturday evening, October 11 with a catered dinner dance featuring the big band sounds of The Frankie Carroll Orchestra. Tickets are $30
and can be purchased after weekend Masses or at the Saint Sebastian Parish Office. A limited number of tickers will be sold in advance and no tickets will be sold at the door. On Sunday, October 12, the parish grounds turn into a giant tailgate party. Beginning at noon, big screen televisions will be available to watch the Steelers take on the Cleveland Browns. Tailgaters will also have the opportunity to purchase a variety of tailgate food including a special Polish platter. The Autumnfest Sweet Shoppe is back with a variety of special treats and delights for sale along with our Parish Community Bake Sale. There will also be lots of activities and entertainment for the Autumnfest Tailgate. For the first time in the mid-Mon Valley, the Steel City Gamerz Video Arcade will be available for all video game enthusiasts. The special vehicle can accommodate up to twenty people at a time with stadium-style seating for gamers. Steel City Gamerz has all of the current, favorite games for play. Autumnfest Weekend will also feature other games for children and face painting. Following the Steelers game, a special Bingo will be held in the parish hall. Bingo admission is $20 and it will include fourteen regular games and a jackpot. Tickets for this special bingo may be purchased in advance at the Parish office. The tailgate will end at 7:00 p.m. with the parish raffle drawing and the announcement of the winners of our spectacular Chinese auction baskets. The Saint Sebastian Autumnfest Committee is excited to invite the entire community to our annual fundraising event. For more information about Saint Sebastian Autumnfest Weekend or to order tickets for the dinner dance and/or Bingo, call 724-929-9300 or visit the parish office at 801 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon. Parish office hours are M- F 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed daily for lurch 12 - 12:30 p.m.).
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Atari videos, discs, games, math, etc. in plastic cases, perfect condition, $20.00 all in big box. 412-854-3637 ____________________________________________ Beach umbrella or for patio table, extra large, colorful stripes with carrying case, in plastic pkg, new, can gift, $55. 412-8543637 ____________________________________________ Designer dresses, jackets, jeans, tops from Galleria - Arden B, $12 and up, XS/Small, clean, lovely, exc. condition. 412-8543637 ____________________________________________ Windshield wipers for VW or Audi, still in plastic pkg, brand new, can gift, $14 pair. 412-854-3637 ____________________________________________ Tractor, International 2400 with bucket, good condition, $4500, Finleyville area. 724-348-4501 ____________________________________________ Kitchen Aid appliances for sale: 2 year old stainless steel 4 drawer 25 cubic ft refrigerator, Model #KFXS25RYMS0, perfect working condition, $1500. Dishwasher, bisque, Model #KUDIO1ILBT3, excellent working condition, $40.00. 412-3842267 ____________________________________________ 3 table saws, 10 in. table saw craftsman, 3,450 rpm, 115 volts, 60 HE P42, 14 amp 1 hp, $275. 6-1/8 in. Jointer Planner Craftsman, 1/3 hp, 120 volts, 60 HE, 8 amp, $275. Band Saw, Rockwell, 1725 rpm, 1/2 hp, 115 volts, 230, $100. Call 724348-4324 (evenings) ____________________________________________ 4 adjoining plots for sale. Mon Valley Memorial Park "Garden of the Cross" area. Beautiful view of the valley and river below. New lots through cemetery sell for $975 each. Will sell ALL 4 for $3000, 2 for $1600 or $850 each. Deed Transfer fee included ($95/lot)! 724-650-3520 ____________________________________________ Mon Valley Memorial Park, Donora, 2 lots and 2 vault, $3600. 2 Lots $1600. Call 724-258-8631 ____________________________________________ SURREY FOR SALE! 3-Seated, Horse Drawn: $1,500. • Horse Back Riding Lessons. • Riding Horses for Sale! www.logcabinstables.com. 724-787-4817 ____________________________________________ FREE! – Upright Piano. Union Township. You haul. For details, call 724-348-7557. ____________________________________________ GET HELP NOW! One Button Senior Medical Alert. Falls, Fires & Emergencies happen. 24/7 Protection. As Low As $0.50/day. Call NOW 1-888-495-6199 ____________________________________________ 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 Floors.American Made. Installation Included. Call 1-800-906-3115 for $750 Off ____________________________________________ The path to your dream job begins with a college degree. Education Quarters offers a free college matching service. CALL 1-800-375-6219 ____________________________________________ 2 Penguin tickets for Thursdays, Sept 25th game with Minnesota. Great seats and view in upper level. a few rows back. Will sell for $25.00 each. Great Price. Text at 412-780-5998. ____________________________________________ Pride Lift Chair - Heritage Collection, color - taupe, excellent condition $550.00. Montgomery Ward Max Pak Trash Compactor, $50.00. General Electric 40 inch Self Cleaning Electric Range, good condition $100.00. Sundance Electric Scooter - 3 Wheeler, good condition $200.00. Fine Needle Brother Knitting Machine with Ribber, includes accessories and instruction books $350.00. Bulky Studio Knitting Machine with Ribber, includes accessories and instruction books $250.00. Portable Studio Knitting Machine Model MK-70 with instruction books $150.00. 724-258-7395 ____________________________________________ Very powerful Red Max backpack type blower, 160 MPH, 430 CFM, runs like new, $275. 412-254-4303. ____________________________________________ Trailer hitch for 1978-1985 Dodge full-size van (not minivan), $50. 412-254-4303. ____________________________________________
----------- ITEMS WANTED --------Outdoor plastic lighted blow mold Halloween & Christmas decorations - 412-384-8759 ____________________________________________ 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 will pay cash. Please ask for Jeff at 724-782-0721 or 724-713-0289. ____________________________________________ Collecting miscellaneous items for the needy. Call Louise at____________________________________________ 724-483-8600. JUNK CARS WANTED! FREE Tow! C.T. Auto Recyclers. 724348-7467. ____________________________________________ WANTED ANTIQUES – Oriental Rugs, Paintings, Quilts, Crocks with Blue, Furniture, Lamps or anything OLD! Please call me. Jim Gillespie at 412-979-7050 or home 724-348-6203. ____________________________________________
Gracemats.com, check out website, teach kids new/old testaments, read/color/learn, reuse both sides over and over, washable. $5.95 each or 4 for $19.95. 412-854-3637 ____________________________________________ Sony 32 inch TV, remote, stereo sound, cable ready, super picture, $49.00. 412-854-3637 ____________________________________________ Decorative pillows, dress up your sofa and bed, many colors/shapes, clean, like new, $5.50 each. 412-854-3637 ____________________________________________ Cobra Radar Detector, 14 bands, voice alerts for long distance, never used, still in plastic package, can gift, $59.00. 412854-3637 ____________________________________________ Video conferencing/internet voice/microphone gaming, never used, still in plastic package, can gift, $65.00. 412-8543637 ____________________________________________
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October 2014 ————————————————————————————————————————— Canning Jars Wanted. Reasonable. 412-403-2753. ____________________________________________ Wanted to Buy. Silver Coins. 1964 or older. Will pay 20-times face value! Call Dave at 724-941-5420. ____________________________________________ Wanted - Junk cars, trucks, etc., with or without title, all worth money. Also, local and long distance towing. Call 412-4981622. ____________________________________________ 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 ____________________________________________ Want to purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: PO Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201. ____________________________________________ WANTED JAPANESE MOTORCYCLES 1967-1982 ONLY KAWASAKI Z1-900, KZ900, KZ1000, Z1R, KZ1000MKII, W1650, H1-500, H2-750, S1-250, S2-350, S3-400 Suzuki, GS400, GT380, Honda CB750 (1969-1976) CASH. 1-800-7721142, 1-310-721-0726 usa@classicrunners.com ____________________________________________ Cash for unexpired DIABETIC TEST STRIPS! Free Shipping, Best Prices & 24 hr payment! Call 1-855-440-4001 www.TestStripSearch.com. ____________________________________________ Outdoor plastic lighted blow mold Halloween & Christmas Decorations & vintage Christmas stuff. 412-384-8759 or email caminda2008@yahoo.com. ____________________________________________
----------- MISCELLANEOUS --------DISH TV Retailer. Starting at $19.99/month (for 12 mos.) & High Speed Internet starting at $14.95/month (where available.) SAVE! Ask About SAME DAY Installation! CALL Now! 1-800-6154064 ____________________________________________ DISH TV Starting at $19.99/month (for 12 mos.) SAVE! Regular Price $32.99 Ask About FREE SAME DAY Installation! CALL Now! 877-477-9659 ____________________________________________ Make a Connection. Real People, Flirty Chat. Meet singles right now! Call LiveLinks. Try it FREE. Call NOW: 1-888-909-9905 18+. ____________________________________________ CASH FOR CARS, Any Make or Model! Free Towing. Sell it TODAY. Instant offer: 1-800-864-5784 ____________________________________________ AIRLINE CAREERS begin here - Get trained as FAA certified Aviation Technician. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866-453-6204 ____________________________________________
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AIRLINES JOBS Start Here – Get trained as FAA certified Aviation Technician. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 888-686-1704 ____________________________________________ Bundle & Save on your TV, Internet, Phone!!! Call Bundle Deals NOW Compare all Companies, Packages and Prices! Call 1-888-986-3957 TODAY! ____________________________________________ CASH PAID- UP TO $25/BOX for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS! 1 DAY PAYMENT & PREPAID shipping. BEST PRICES! Call 1-888-776-7771. www.Cash4Diabetic Supplies.com ____________________________________________ DISH TV only $19.99/mo! TV Simply Costs Less with DISH! Free Premium Channels*! High Speed Internet from $19.99! Local Installer Call: 888-803-5770 ____________________________________________ GET LIGHTNING FAST High Speed Internet: AT&T U-Verse® plans starting at $14.95/mo. Bundle & Save Internet+Phone+TV. Call to check availability in your area! Limited Offer. 1-800-919-0548 ____________________________________________ Viagra 100MG and Cialis 20mg! 40 pills + 4/FREE for only $99.00 #1 Male Enhancement, Discreet Shipping. Save $500! Buy The Blue Pill! 1-800-213-6202 ____________________________________________ CASH FOR CARS: All Cars/Trucks Wanted. Running or Not! Top Dollar Paid. We Come To You! Any Make/Model. Call For Instant Offer: 1-800-864-5960 ____________________________________________ Make a Connection. Real People, Flirty Chat. Meet singles right now! Call LiveLinks.Try it FREE. Call NOW: Call 1-877-7379447 18+ ____________________________________________ SUPPORT our service members, veterans and their families in their time of need. For more information visit the Fisher House website at www.fisherhouse.org ____________________________________________
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METAL ROOFING - REAL ROOF FOR YOUR HOUSE, GARAGE, BARN; ROOF, CEILING, SIDING. TOP QUALITY/CLOSEOUT. LOW PRICES, FAST DELIVERY, FREE Literature, www.abmartin.net 1800-373-3703 A.B. Martin Roofing Supply ____________________________________________ POLE BARNS Garage Kits and pole barns, we manufacture, we ship direct, you save. www.apmbuildings.com 888-261-2488 ____________________________________________ DISH TV Starting at $19.99/month (for 12 mos.) SAVE! Regular Price $32.99 Ask About FREE SAME DAY Installation! CALL Now! 877-451-6721 ____________________________________________
------------- NOTICES ---------LOST – Wedding Ring. Men’s. White Gold. Lost while driving along Rt. 88 near Mingo Church Road, Finleyville. Very sentimental and important. Reward offered. If found, please call 412760-2291. ____________________________________________ Acorn Stairlifts. The AFFORDABLE solution to your stairs! **Limited time -$250 Off Your Stairlift Purchase!** Buy Direct & SAVE. Please call 1-800-410-7127 for FREE DVD and brochure. ____________________________________________ All Things Basementy! Basement Systems Inc. Call us for all of your basement needs Waterproofing? Finishing? Structural Repairs? Humidity and Mold Control FREE ESTIMATES! Call 1866-589-0174 ____________________________________________ DIRECTV starting at $24.95/mo. Free 3-Months of HBO, starz, SHOWTIME & CINEMAX FREE RECEIVER Upgrade! 2014 NFL Sunday Ticket Included with Select Packages. Some exclusions apply - Call for details 1-800-754-0710 ____________________________________________
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TOP CA$H PAID FOR OLD ROLEX, PATEK PHILIPPE & CARTIER WATCHES! DAYTONA, SUBMARINER, GMT-MASTER, EXPLORER, MILGAUSS, MOONPHASE, DAY DATE, etc. 1-800-401-0440 ____________________________________________ DISH Free Hopper Upgrade! Bundle & save. TV & Internet @$24.99/mo. for TV. 2 yrs Free HD. TV anywhere on mobile phone or tablet with. Free 3 months Movie Channels. Limited offer. 1-800-508-8606 ____________________________________________ DIRECTV, Internet, & Phone From $69.99/mo + Free 3 Months: HBO® Starz® SHOWTIME® CINEMAX®+ FREE GENIE 4 Room Upgrade + NFL SUNDAY TICKET! Limited offer. Call Now 888-248-5961 ____________________________________________
NOW HIRING!!! Are you Caring? Compassionate? Reliable? Do you love helping others? Then we are looking for you to work with our in-home care clients. Must have reliable transportation. Mon Valley and Washington Areas. Call for an interview TODAY: (412) 835-2087
Priced to sell at only $39,900 For further information or to view the property, please call 724-518-7328 or 412-760-2291
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------------ REAL ESTATE -------West Mifflin mobile home for sale, $16,000, 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, eat-in kitchen, a/c, fenced in front yard, washer & dryer included. 412-653- 9982 ____________________________________________ RETIREMENT APARTMENTS, ALL INCLUSIVE. Meals, transportation, activities daily. Short Leases. Monthly specials! Call (866) 338-2607 ____________________________________________ BANK ORDERED FARM LIQUIDATION! 10 acres - $29,900! Lg. Trout stream, apple trees, evergreens, 3 hrs NY City! EZ Terms! Call 888-738-6994. NewYorkLandandLakes.com ____________________________________________ BANK OWNED FARM LIQUIDATION! 10 acres - $39,900! Beautiful views, fields, woods, stonewalls! Ideal country setting just 3 hrs NY City and 1/2 hr Albany! Terms avail! 888-7386994. NewYorkLandandLakes.com ____________________________________________
------------ SERVICES -------------------- PETS ---------ANGELS FOR ANIMALS. Collecting Aluminum Cans for an ongoing 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 @ 724-9415737. ____________________________________________
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.seniorhelpfree.com. ____________________________________________
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RON’S ALL APPLIANCE REPAIR. REPAIRING REFRIGERATORS, WASHERS, DYERS, RANGES, SUBZEROS…ONE CALL DOES IT ALL: 724-640-9383. 7 DAYS/WK, 24 HR. SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT. ____________________________________________ Bobcat with 2 Buckets FOR RENT! $200/day + delivery & pick-up. Call: 724-825-7233. ____________________________________________ CARPET REPAIRS. Restretches, Patches, Installation. Small job in Rental Specialist. 25 years experience. Leave Message 412651-8503 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: 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. ____________________________________________ A BETTER CHOICE, INC. Waterproof Your Basement. Repair Your Foundation. FREE ESTIMATES. Lifetime Transferable Warranty. 1-800-343-2357 www.abetterchoiceinc.com PA0377 ____________________________________________
LOCAL BUSINESSES, MERCHANTS AND SERVICES ASPHALT MAINTENANCE NEW COAT SEALING SERVICES – Driveways/Parking Lots/Line Striping. PA066032*WBE130630 Free Estimates. 412-295-2942 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––
BANQUET FACILITY/ SOCIAL HALL FINLEYVILLE AMERICAN LEGION – Morrison-Ritchie Post 613. 3537 W. Morrison-Ritchie Post 613. 3537 Washington Avenue, Finleyville. “We are dedicated to helping our veterans and our community.” Offering entertainment and a banquet room that accommodates 75 people. For more info, stop in and visit the lodge, or call 724-348-5608. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––
CATERING
GARAGE DOORS
ITALIAN SPECIALTY & GOURMET CATERING, LLC Catering for All Events. Parties from 10 to 5000 People. Weddings * Graduations * Communions * Reunions. 412-3414626. www.iscatering.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––
WUENSTEL BROTHERS GARAGE DOOR COMPANY – Second Generation family owned. Since 1977. Residential Replacement Specialists. 3526C Cliff Street, Finleyville. 724348-7550. (PA-HIC 009388). __________________________
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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 __________________________
RESTAURANT THE KICKSTAND BAR & RESTAURANT – Open Daily 3 p.m. 2 a.m.; Daily Specials; Homemade Soups. 1100 Hayden Blvd. 51 South. 412-384-3080. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––
READER ADVISORY: Reader Advisory: the National Trade Association we belong to has purchased the following classifieds. Determining the value of their service or product is advised by this publication. In order to avoid misunderstandings, some advertisers do not offer “employment” but rather supply the readers with manuals, directories and other materials designed to help their clients establish mail order selling and other businesses at home. Under NO circumstance should you send any money in advance or give the client your checking, license ID, or credit card numbers. Also beware of ads that claim to guarantee loans regardless of credit and note that if a credit repair company does business only over the phone it’s illegal to request any money before delivering its service. All funds are based in US dollars. 800 numbers may or may not reach Canada.
Monthly Pizza Puzzler! Win a FREE Large “Grande” 1-topping Pizza from Vocelli Pizza*! Two (2) lucky winners every month! Just fill in the correct answers to the questions below, and write your name, addressand 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 “GRANDE” 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 October 10)
Find the answers to these three (3) questions somewhere within this edition of the South Hills-Mon Valley Messenger. What is the name of the football player Donora renamed a local street after? Who has launched a podcast show called “Hustle & Heart TV”? When is the Masquerade Ball in Monessen? 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 September Pizza Puzzler winners! STEVE J. MOLISH Daisytown • AGNES MIHELIC - Mt. Lebanon
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Food & Dining Staying in or going out, plan your evening using the Messenger Dining Guide.
Walk in No Appointment Necessary Most insurance accepted.
Convenient Hours: Monday – Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lab hours: Monday – Friday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday 7 a.m. to noon No Sunday lab hours.
For more information call 724-348-6699. 3701 Route 88, Finleyville
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