South Hills Mon Valley Messenger November 2015

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messengerpaper.com DiVirgilio Sports Complex Playground in Rostraver Gets A Makeover Rostraver Township has received a Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful 25 in 25 grant award for the DiVirgilio Sports Complex Playground Beautification. On October 2, 2015, fifteen volunteers gathered to lend a hand to plant landscaping and spread wood fiber mulch around the newly installed DiVirgilio Sports Complex Playground. In recognition of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s 25-year anniversary, the organization awarded 25 grants in 25 days to local affiliates and other taxexempt groups across the state. The grants, sponsored in part by the Richard King Mellon Foundation provided up to $1,000 for community (Continued on page 12)

Pictured are (l-r): Thomas E. Godzak, Chairman Recreation; Jeffrey E. Keffer, Finance Director; Tamira Spedaliere, Twp. Planner; Gary N. Beck Sr., Vice Chairman; Gary L. Litvany, Commissioner; John DiVirgilio, Treasurer Recreation Commission; Ted Harhai, State Representative; and Jerry Fronzaglio, Greater Rostraver Chamber of Commerce Board Member.

Bethel Park Chamber of Commerce Says to Get Ready for the 2016 ‘Shop Local’ Campaign The Bethel Park Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce that, beginning November 1, the CBS Corridor (Castle Shannon, Bethel Park and South Park) shopping corridor will once again shimmer for the Holly Days Season from November 1-December 31, 2015. Great local shopping, family activities and increased local revenue flow are just some of the reasons this event is worth attending. Trees will once again be at the Bethel High School Lobby, trimmed by local high school clubs and sports teams made ready for sale to the public by December 15, 2015. We have a sponsorship list with various levels and opportunities for every business to participate in this year’s Shop Local Holly Days Campaign. Go to the Chamber website for events, opportunities and select your event or sponsorship at bpchamber.org or call 412-595-8361

Peters Township Recreation Center Seeks Volunteers for ‘Frosty’s Funhouse’ and Tree Lighting The Peters Township Parks and Recreation Department is looking for individuals ages 14 and up to help assist with activities at these two popular family events. The events are held on Sunday, December 6, 2015. Give back to the community and help us spread some holiday cheer while earning community service hours. For more information or to sign up, email ltaylor@peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000!

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Charleroi Rotary Club Provides Service Projects to Public, Presentations to Members Through programs and service, Charleroi Rotarians have been engaged in many activities over the past several weeks. A late summer fundraiser brought about recognition for local businesses and helped raise funds for club projects. Placemats used at two restaurants contained ads sponsored by Charleroi Rotary club members and area businesses. Thanks to My Girls Restaurant in Charleroi and Lenzi’s Restaurant in Monongahela for their participation in this project. Members and guests have enjoyed a variety of presentations. Dave Slusarick, a member of the Norwin Rotary Club, was the speaker at the August Tri-Club meeting. He spoke about his experiences as a member of a rotary-sponsored GSE Team. During his trip to Brazil, Dave was introduced to rotary and its theme of peace through service. Based on this experience, Dave was inspired to join rotary soon after his return. He has been active with his local club and currently serves as the District 7330 assistant. The members of the Donora,

Belle Vernon, and Charleroi clubs enjoyed learning about the GSE Team and Dave’s experiences. The Tri-Club meeting in September featured a presentation by Donora member Matthew Uram. He had visited Washington D.C. and he presented a slideshow about Pope Francis’s recent visit. Matt also showed some commemorative coins that had been minted for the Pope’s visit. All club members found the presentation meaningful. Service projects were also on the canvas over the past several weeks. Early in September a presentation was made regarding the placement of banners in Charleroi that would honor veterans. The Rotary Club of Charleroi joined other organizations and the Borough of Charleroi in helping to promote banner purchases to honor family members. Another annual event took place in September, when dictionaries were presented to third grade students at Charleroi Elementary Center. President Mike Rupert and club members were accompanied by Assistant Principal Mark Killinger as they made

Each year, dictionaries are given to third grade students by local Rotary clubs. Pictured here with some students at the Charleroi Elementary Center are Charleroi Rotarians (l-r) Donna Ramusivich, John Helfenstein, Mike Rupert (President), Colleen Arnowitz, and Steve Arnowitz.

the presentations. Along with the work comes a little fun, and that was evident on October 8 at Monongahela Valley Hospital. The Rotary Clubs of the Mon Valley joined District Governor Matt Dowling for a networking mixer and movie night. The evening’s presentation was “Ferris

Bueller’s Day Off.� As a reminder, the Charleroi Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at the Back Porch restaurant in Lower Speers. Meetings begin at noon. For membership or program information, please contact Mike Rupert at 412-422-4202 or John Helfenstein at 724-494-3195.

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PLACES to GO THINGS to SEE STUFF to DO NOVEMBER 1

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THE HOMESTEAD AT TWILIGHT The Oliver Miller Homestead will be open from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Docents in eighteenth century dress will answer questions. The Oliver Miller Homestead, a historic landmark and Whiskey Rebellion site, is located on Corrigan Drive. It is open every Sunday through December 12. Admission is $2. For more information, visit www.olivermiller.org or call 412-835-1554.

WEEKLY TUESDAY NIGHT BINGO at the St. Francis of Assisi Church Finley Hall. 7:15 p.m. “Early Bird” games, 7:30 p.m. regular bingo. Admission is $6 for 20 regular games and 5 specials. Doors open at 6 p.m.

BUFFET BINGO - 12 – 5 p.m., Bunola Fire Hall. $40 admission fee includes a package of regular games, one jack pot, and a buffet dinner. Only 80 packages will be sold. Winnings include $50 regular games, $100 specials, and a $500 jackpot. Tickets can be purchased at 412-841-7310 or 412-384-4035, or at the Friday night regular bingo.

ELECTION DAY LUNCHEON – 11a.m.-6-p.m., Holy Ghost Social Center, Charleroi. Meat & vegetable soups, hearty sandwiches, popular ethnic favorites, and a variety of baked goods. Eat-in or take-out. For more information or to place an order: 724-489-0500, FAX 724-483-0696.

NOVEMBER 2 OLDIES DANCE – Solid Gold. White Oak American Legion. 8 – 11:30 PM. For more information, please call Geno at 724592-5264.

ELECTION DAY SPAGHETTI DINNER – noon to 7 p.m., Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church, Finleyville. Adults $8, Children 12 and under $5. Take out offered.

ELECTION DAY LUNCHEON, 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 430 West Main Street Monongahela, PA. Soup and Sandwich. Eat in, take out, and delivery - 724-258-7054.

ELECTION DAY LUNCHEON - Bethel A.M.E. Church, 700 West Main Street, Monongahela. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Soups and sandwiches include turkey, meatball and Italian sausage. Cost: $8 for soup, sandwich and beverage. Sandwiches are $6 each. Quarts of soup sold separately for $6. For takeout, call 724-258-6491.

Class seating for the fashion show, a complimentary beverage, 20 Chinese auction tickets, ornament painting with Off the Wall Arts, photo booth fun with Snapshot 47 Photos, and an event memento. Coach Tickets are $25/person, with entry at 6 p.m., and 10 Chinese auction tickets. All ticket holders are eligible to enter grand prize drawing. To purchase tickets, call 724-929-3329.

NOVEMBER 4 WOMEN’S CLUB OF JEFFERSON HILLS MEETING - 7:30 p.m., Jefferson Hills Municipal Building. The program on “Scams and Fraud” presented by Kaitlyn Driscoll will follow meeting. Anyone interested in becoming a member is welcome. Membership is open to all residents of surrounding communities. For further information call 412-384-3318 or 412-655-4224. 4TH ANNUAL LADIES NIGHT OUT This year’s theme, Paris to Rome, New York to Home will feature over 30 vendors, light hors d’oeuvres, fashion show, Chinese auction, giveaways, cash bar and fun. First Class Tickets are $40/person and include early boarding (entry at 5:30 p.m.) reserved First

FREE FLU SHOTS - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., St. Francis Church, Finley Hall – Rt. 88 – Finleyville. Offered by the Jefferson Hills Area Ambulance Association.

NOVEMBER 5 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.

NOVEMBER 6 OLDIES DANCE – Solid Gold. Carmichaels Senior Center. 7 – 11 PM. For more information, please call Geno at 724592-5264.

November 2015 ————————————————————————————————————————— RIVERS CASINO BUS TRIP - Mon Valley YMCA. The bus will leave Charleroi Chamber of Plaza parking lot at 9 a.m., then depart the Rivers Casino at 4 p.m. Registration and payment $20 per person ($15 free play; $5 food voucher at arrival) due November 4. Open to the public. Rivers Casino requires valid ID (driver’s license).

NOVEMBER 6 -7 MARTHA WASHINGTON QUILT SHOW - November 6th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and November 7th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Church of the Covenant, Washington. Vendors, raffles and a flea market with lunch available. Admission $6 or $10 for admission and two quilt raffle tickets. For more information, contact Melanie Beth Scott at email: melaniebethscott@yahoo.com.

NOVEMBER 7 FREE FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m. -1 p.m. Thomas Presbyterian Church, Christian Life Center 1068 Linden Road, Eighty Four, PA 15330. As always, EVERYTHING is FREE, just make a donation. NO early birds! STUFFED PORKCHOP DINNER - 4-7 p.m. Gary’s Chuckwagon, West Newton. $12, stuffed pork chop dinner, homemade dessert, chance to win a Christmas basket, live entertainment. Bring canned goods or nonperishable items. For more information, call 724872-1800 or email mantlehousemission@yahoo.com. SPAGHETTI DINNER - 2-5 p.m., Charleroi High School Cafeteria. $10 children age 10 and under $5. Take outs available. Benefits our Harvest Bounty Program, which benefits our students. CHARLEROI’S VETERANS DAY PARADE - 2 p.m., Grand Marshall and Charleroi native United States Army Lieutenant Colonel Peter Kalamaras Jr. will lead the parade through Downtown Charleroi. INDOOR FLEA MARKET, SOUP, FOOD AND BAKE SALE – 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at The Elizabeth Baptist Church, Elizabeth. Bake sale will include cakes, pies, fudge, various kinds of cookies and breads. Food available will include stuffed cabbage, haluski, and kielbasa as well as American fare and homemade soups, eat in or take out. Call for more information: 412-384-6464. CHRISTMAS AFFAIR CRAFT SHOW The John McMillan Presbyterian Church will be hosting its annual Christmas Affair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Over 55 crafters and features the Gingerbread House, a Chinese auction, SHIM’s Angel Emporium Tree, and the Kris Kringle Kafe. Admission is free. For more information call 412-833-4704.

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OKTOBERFEST DINNER - 5 p.m., Baldwin United Presbyterian Church, 201 Knoedler Road. Pork Roast, Applesauce, Desserts and refreshments. Adults - $10, Children 5-12, $5 and children under 5 free. Call the office at 412-653-1400 to RSVP. FALL BAZAAR - The United Methodist Women of the First United Methodist Church, 200 State Street, Belle Vernon. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The kitchen will be serving ham barbecues, hot dogs, homemade soups, drinks and desserts. Other features include a bake sale and “Trash and Treasures”. BAZAAR AND FOOD FAIR – 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., St. John Ukrainian Catholic Church, 109 S. 7th St (South Side). Pyrohy & other ethnic food, flea market and bake sale and raffles. Hot food served 11 am to 6 p.m. Free parking in church lot on Carson Street. VENDOR / CRAFT SHOW – 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Christ United Methodist Church, Bethel Park. Continental breakfast, lunch, refreshments, a silent auction table and a Cookie Bar; no admission fee! For information, call MaryAnn Weber at (412) 835-6661.

NOVEMBER 8 BINGO - Mon Valley Youth and Teen Center, Donora. Doors open at 12:30 early birds start at 1:45. Donation $10 which includes lunch. For more information call 724-3794889 or 724-379-8122. ADULT EDUCATION LECTURE 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Mark Mahler will be the guest speaker at Beth Israel Center Synagogue’s lecture series. Join us at 115 Gill Hall Road, Jefferson Hills The lecture is free. For more information, call 412-655-2144.

NOVEMBER 9 MONONGAHELA WOMAN’S CLUB MONTHLY MEETING – 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church of Monongahela. For questions, contact Diana Stillwagon at 724258-2842.

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NOVEMBER 10 CLOTHES 4U – 9 am – 12 p.m. The First United Methodist Church, Belle Vernon. The clothing is free; patrons may give a freewill offering. Anyone wishing to drop off clothing in good condition can do so by calling 724-929-4696 to make arrangements. SOUTH HILLS FRIENDS OF THE MONTOUR TRAIL MEETING - 6:30 p.m., South Park Township Community room. Individuals interested in the Montour Trail are encouraged to attend. Additional informationmay be obtained on www.montourtrail.org. Questions may be directed to info@montourtrail.org. More Event Listings on page 6

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PLACES to GO THINGS to SEE STUFF to DO NOVEMBER 10 VALLEY ART CLUB MEETING – 6 p.m. at SPHS, 300 Chamber Plaza Charleroi. The Valley Art Club is always looking for new members. If you are interested in joining contact any member or message the club on our Facebook page: Valley Art Club. 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. SOUTH HILLS COIN CLUB - 8 p.m., Bethel Presbyterian Church. All members and the general public are invited. A 50/50 will be offered and kids prizes to be awarded. Applications being accepted for membership. For more information call 724-984-6611.

wreath. Sponsored by the Southwestern Registered Nurses Club. A gun salute will be given by the South Park VFW 6664. The public is welcome. For more information, call Ruth at 412-881-1247. WEST JEFFERSON HILLS’ 2015 VETERAN’S DAY CEREMONY - 8:30 – 10:30 a.m., Thomas Jefferson High School Memorial and Flagpole. Parking will be available in the field house parking lot. OLDIES DANCE – Solid Gold. Hazelkirk American Legion. 7 – 10 PM. For more information, call Geno at 724-592-5264.

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CHARLEROI LODGE #615 FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS -7:30 p.m., Masonic Lodge, Charleroi. Program for this meeting to be announced. All members are encouraged to attend. For more information call 724-984-6611.

VETERANS DAY MEMORIAL SERVICE – 11 a.m., South Park war memorials on Corrigan Drive. All nurses who served in the military will be remembered with a floral

SENIOR CITIZEN LUNCH AND ACTIVITY DAY - 11 am - 2 p.m., Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church, 561 Mingo

Church Road, Finleyville, PA 15332. Free lunch, fellowship and fun! All are welcome! DINNER FOR A DOLLAR - 5 p.m.-7 p.m., Community of Christ, Bethel Park. Spaghetti, bread and rolls, salad, and desserts. We accept donations of $1 per person or $3 per family. This is humbly accepted, but not required. No reservations needed. Questions? Call Debbie - 412-833-6357.

NOVEMBER 13 PASTA DINNER – 5-8 p.m., Pathfinder School, Bethel Park. Dinner includes pasta, salad, bread, dessert and refreshments. $7.50 for adults and $3 for children ages 5 and under. Reservations not required. For more information, contact 412-833-2777. PLEASANT HILLS ROTARY CLUB HARVEST FESTIVAL - 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Georgetown Centre in Pleasant Hills. $35 per person or $60 per couple which includes a sumptuous buffet, beer and soda, Chinese and silent auction and easy music. For more information, contact Rotarians Jim Jones, 412-653-2000 or Joe Weiss, 412-913-7556.

NOVEMBER 14 VALLEY ART CLUB EXHIBITION The Women’s Club of West Newton will host a Valley Art Club exhibition at the Fells United Methodist Church in Fellsburg from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Art pieces will be available for sale and demonstrations will be held. There is a donation of $5 per ticket. Tickets are available at Dee Taylor’s State Farm Insurance office and Gary’s Chuck Wagon in West Newton and from both clubs’ members, also at the door. Luncheon plate available with drink and dessert for $5. For additional information call 724-872-3083. BEGINNER SALSA DANCE WORKSHOP – 7-9 p.m., Schooner Center in Monessen, 701 Schoonmaker Ave., across from Foodland. Admission: $15 single/$25 couple. Taught by professional instructor! For questions call 412-378-6778. FLEA MARKET AND BAKE SALE – Center on the Hill, Belle Vernon. Saturday, November 14 from 9:00- 1:00 PM. Lunch will be available. New vendors welcome. To rent tables, call Rick at 724-812-2559

November 2015 ————————————————————————————————————————— RUMMAGE-RECYCLING SALE Saturday, November 14 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Westminster Presbyterian Church, located at 2040 Washington Road in Upper St. Clair. The sale will take place in the Recreation Center and Fellowship Hall. (Closed 12 – 12:30 for lunch). Boutique area for better items, and a “Bag Sale” and halfprice sale will start at 12:30. For info, call Marilyn Hayes at 412-831-5704. OLDIES DANCE BASH -Library Fire Hall from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person in advance or $30 per person at the door. Dinner buffet and refreshments by Cyd West – Comfort Catering and music by DJ Todd Tkach. Drawings all night long with max winning of $1000! Winner of 10 p.m. drawing has change to win $5,000. For Tickets, call 412-833-2163 or 412-835-0946. For reservations for 6 or more, call 412-8350946 before November 8, 2015. JOHN MCMILLAN ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE - John McMillan Preschool, in Bethel Park. Sale starts firmly at 8 a.m. and runs until noon. Don’t miss our bag sale at 11 a.m. Call 412-833-4704 for more details.

ROAST BEEF DINNER - Elizabeth United Methodist Church, Elizabeth, PA. 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green beans, Applesauce, Cole Slaw, Rolls & Butter, Beverage and Homemade Desserts. Cost is: Adults $9, Children (under 12) $6. Take out is also available. For more information, call the church 412-384-7050. COAT DRIVE - 10 am-3 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus in Bentleyville. Donations needed are new/gently used coats, hats, gloves and boots and can be dropped off at any local church in the Bentworth/ Ellsworth Community or at the Bentleyville Boro Building through November 13th. Any questions, call 724-678-9899. DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY TAMBURITZANS – 3 p.m., West Mifflin Area Middle School. The blend of colorful costumes, precise footwork and youthful energy has long been a trademark of any Tamburitzan concert. Advance reserved seat tickets are $20, tickets at the door are $25. Special discounts are available for groups by calling the Tamburitzans at 412-396-5185.

NOVEMBER 15 PANCAKE AND SAUSAGE BREAKFAST - 8 am to noon, ODD Fellows Hall Cooked up by the Odd Fellows and Knights of Columbus. All-You-Can-Eat pancakes $7. Benefits Charities Supported by the Odd Fellows and the Knights of Columbus. GUN BASH - Sutersville Social Hall, 5 p.m. The Rostraver Sportsmen club along with the Sutersville V.F.D. and the Elizabeth V.F.D. have joined to raise funds for each of their clubs. Tickets are $25, for information at 724-872-7114, 724-872-9362, or R.S.C. at 724-872-4399. CRAFT AND VENDOR SALE - 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 400 Old Clairton Road. Craft and vendor sale. Food items also available for purchase. For more information call 412-655-2168. REMEMBERING THE DONORAWEBSTER BRIDGE - 1 p.m., The Donora-Webster Bridge was constructed in 1908 and will be razed in 2015. To honor the bridge, museum curator Brian Charlton will be sharing stories, showing photos, artifacts and blueprints. The rotating exhibit already features a collection of Donora-Webster Bridge artifacts and is available for viewing now and through the November. Contact info: DonoraHistoricalSociety@gmail.com or 724-823-0364. HALUPKI DINNER - Mon Valley Youth and Teen Center, in Donora. Meals will be served noon until 6:30 p.m. Takeouts available. The donation is $10 and individual halupki may be purchased at $2.50. Call 724379-4889 or 724-379-8122 to order.

OLDIES AND BALLROOM DANCE Haymakers, 153 Main St., New Eagle, PA 15067. 6 – 7 p.m. dance lesson-Waltz, 7 - 10 p.m. Dance. $12 includes free hour dance lesson. Brian Lee, Pittsburgh’s Best of the Best Pro Dance Instructor/DJ will play the best in swing, jitterbug, oldies, and many more. No partner required. MON VALLEY COIN CLUB - 2 p.m., 303 Chamber Plaza in Charleroi, Pa. All members and the general public are invited. Program for this meeting to be announced. Applications are now being accepted for membership. A 50/50 will be offered and prizes will be awarded for kids. For additional information call 724-984-6611. KICK OFF THE HOLIDAY NIGHT IN BELLE VERNON -6 – 8 p.m., North Belle Vernon Fire Station. Everyone will get into the spirit by having the hall decorated and carols, music and food and of course a visit from Santa! Free. Questions call 724-922749

NOVEMBER 16 HOLIDAY LUNCHEON – Noon, Charleroi Area High School campus. The Charleroi Area Historical Society invites its members and friends. There will be silent auction baskets. Those who plan to attend are asked to send a check by Nov. 9. Make check payable to CAHS, Inc. Send checks to the Charleroi Area Historical Society, 807 Fallowfield Ave, Charleroi, PA 15022. Cost per person: $10. Call Ken Thompson at 724925-1742 with questions. More Event Listings on page 8

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PLACES to GO THINGS to SEE STUFF to DO NOVEMBER 17 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. SOUTHWESTERN REGISTERED NURSES CLUB MEETING - 9:30 a.m., Hamilton Presbyterian Church, Bethel Park. Speaker is Paul McGowan, DPT. His topic is “Pathology and PT Treatment Measures for Spinal Conditions” as we age. All RNs are welcome. Contact Pat at 724-229-7577.

NOVEMBER 19 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. RETIRED MEN’S LUNCHEON GROUP OF PLEASANT HILLS MEETING -12 p.m., Fellowship Hall of the

Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church, orner of Old Clairton Road and Audrey Drive in Pleasant Hills. The November meeting of the will feature choral groups from the Thomas Jefferson High School under the direction of Ms. Julie Lucci. Cost for lunch - $7. For additional information, or to RSVP, call 412-655-2000 by Friday, November 13, 2015 to be included in the lunch order. WOMEN OF SOUTHWESTERN PA HOST ANNUAL GRANT DINNER Social Time - 6 p.m., Dinner - 6:30 P.M. – 9 p.m., Valley Brook Country Club, 425 Hidden Valley Road, McMurray. Cost: $25; cash bar available. RSVP by Tuesday, November 10. Call Vicki at 412-831-3349.

NOVEMBER 20 AUCTION - Finleyville Community Center, Doors Open at 4 p.m., Auction Begins at 5:30 p.m Antiques, Collectables, Furniture, Household Goods, And Tons More! Benefits the Finleyville Community Center.

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NOVEMBER 20 AND 21 WILLIAMSBURG STYLE CANDLE LIGHT DINNER - By reservation only. Seating at 5 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., Rockwell’s Red Lion Restaurant, 201 S. Second Ave., Elizabeth. Dine by a roaring fire and candlelight. Servers in period dress. Limited fullcourse menu at various prices.

NOVEMBER 20-22 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST - Mon River Arts Youth Drama presents Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Jr. Friday Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday Nov. 21 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., and Sun Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. at the Grand Theatre in Elizabeth Borough. On Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. there will be a special “Pay What You Can” night. Make a donation in any amount to Mon River Arts and see the show. At the door tickets only for this night. All seats are $8. For tickets call 412-405-8425 or email MRAboxoffice@gmail.com.

NOVEMBER 21 OLDIES DANCE AND DINNER, VFW Post 1940 in Curry. Price of ticket includes

music by the Mansfield 5, dinner, pop, coffee, beer and mixers. Ticket is $30 per person and all ticket sales are advance only. To get more information, contact 412-655-9922 or 724344-6427 and ask for Beverly. SOUTH PARK LIONS CLUB ‘FRIENDS AND FAMILY’ SPAGHETTI DINNER - Nativity Church Cafeteria, Brownsville Rd., South Park, 5 – 8 p.m. Adults: $8, Children: $5, Under 3 – Free. Dinner prepared by Cyd West Catering. 50/50 raffle. Take outs available. Net proceeds will benefit Lions Charities. For advanced tickets, contact Joe Pelan at 412653-6256. BLOOD DRIVE -9 a.m. To 3 p.m. The Pittsburgh South Hills Elks, 2425 South Park Road, Bethel Park. Call 412-831-0616 with questions. OLDIES DANCE – The White Oak American Legion Post #701, 2813 Capital St. in White Oak will sponsor the dance from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. A 50/50 will be offered.

November 2015 ————————————————————————————————————————— Admission is still only $5 per person. All proceeds benefit veterans programs. Music from the ‘50s and early ‘60s by Candy and Mike. For more information call 724-984-6611. “JOY OF CHRISTMAS” CRAFT SHOW - 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., St. Louise de Marillac Parish Center & School, 320 McMurray Road, Upper St. Clair. Show includes 117 Crafters (Arts and Crafts, No Home-Party Vendors), Bake Sale, Candy Sale, Chinese Auction, Lunch and Snacks Available. $2 Admission. OLDIES DANCE – Solid Gold. Center in the Woods. 6 – 10 PM. For more information, please call Geno at 724-592-5264.

NOVEMBER 22 FINLEYVILLE INTERFAITH COUNCIL THANKSGIVING CHURCH SERVICE – 7 p.m., Rte. 88 and Mingo Church Road, Finleyville. Hosted by Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church, ECO. Refreshments and fellowship will follow the service. All are welcome! HORSES WITH HOPE BOWLING FUNDRAISER - 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. at the Meadow Lanes Bowling, Meadows Racetrack and Casino, 210 Racetrack Road, Washington, PA 15301. 24 lanes for teams of up to 6 per lane! $30 per person or $150 per team of six. To register contact Joanne Slappo, 412-576-4154, or email laslappo@verizon.net. Check us out at www.horseswithhope.org. CRAFT & VENDOR SHOW – The Holy Family Church, West Newton. Sunday, November 22 from 12:30 pm to 4:30 PM. The event will take place at the Holy Family Social Hall, located at 225 North 2nd Street in West Newton. Proceeds will benefit the Confraternity of Christian Mothers (CCM)– Holy Family Church. For more information, call 724-872-9687, 724-331-1601, or 724872-6123.

NOVEMBER 23 LOW COST CAT SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC - Held at the New Eagle V.F.D. Social Hall. $50 includes Neuter, Shots, Flea Treatment. Appointments are a MUST. Call Faith at 724.941.5683 Ext. 1. All pets must be in a carrier.

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NOVEMBER 25 LIGHT-UP NIGHT – 6:30 p.m., Monongahela Valley Hospital, Central Plaza. A free family event that kicks off the holiday season in the Valley. Guests are encouraged to bring cameras to capture their young ones sitting in Santa’s sleigh, visiting with Santa and Mrs. Claus and posing by the two-story Christmas tree. Free parking will be offered in the hospital’s parking garage for those exiting after 7 p.m. For more information, contact MVH’s Community Relations Department at 724-258-1234.

LOW COST CAT SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC - Held at the New Eagle V.F.D. Social Hall. $50 includes Neuter, Shots, Flea Treatment. Appointments are a MUST. Call Faith at 724.941.5683 Ext. 1. All pets must be in a carrier.

SOUTH PARK WOMEN’S CLUB – 7 p.m., South Park Community Room. The speaker for this evening will be Dr. Elizabeth, a chiropractor. If you’re a woman who would enjoy an evening out, join us at our meeting.

SANTA TROLLEY AT THE PENNSYLVANIA TROLLEY MUSEUM - 10 am to 5 p.m. (last trolley with Santa leaves at 4 p.m.). Admission: $12 for adults, $10 for seniors (62+) and $8 for children ages 1-15; children under 1 are free. Admission includes trolley rides and exhibits. Purchasing advanced reserved tickets are encouraged through our www.patrolley.org website beginning November 1. Tickets will be available for purchase 30 days before the date you want to attend. For information, call 724228-9256 or visit the Museum’s website at www.patrolley.org.

NOVEMBER 24 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 – 9 am – 12 p.m., The First United Methodist Church, 200 State Street, Belle Vernon. The clothing is free; patrons may give a free-will offering if they desire. Bags will be given to patrons when they come in to browse around. Also, anyone wishing to drop off clothing in good condition for this ministry can do so by calling the church office at 724-929-4696 to make arrangements.

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OLDIES DANCE – Solid Gold. Hazelkirk American Legion. 7 – 10 PM. For more information, please call Geno at 724-5925264.

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NOVEMBER 28 MIRACLE ON MAIN LIGHT-UP NIGHT FESTIVAL - “ IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE “ theme. This year’s event kicks off at 3:30 p.m. The holiday parade starts at 5:15 p.m. on Main Street. Our Christmas Market will have numerous crafters and vendors selling everything you need for gift giving this holiday season. There will be numerous food vendors including BBQ and kettle corn. For more information or if you would like to participate give our office a call at 724-872-0100. WEST NEWTON LIBRARY CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE - 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. We are also accepting memorial donations for the holidays for a loved one. It is a great time of year to remember a special someone with a book. The library will also be holding a book sale with paper backs for 25 cents and hardbacks for a $1. HOLIDAY BINGO - Doors Open at 12 p.m., Games Begin at 1 p.m., Finleyville Food Pantry, First Presbyterian Church, 3595 Washington Avenue, Finleyville. Donate a NEW TOY valued at minimum of $10 and receive a free set of Bingo Cards. Chinese Auction Items and Lunch will be available for purchase. All proceeds benefit Christmas toy program at Finleyville Food Pantry. RSVP to Rose Monich, 724-258-2073.

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Charleroi Area Historical Society Announces Annual Holiday Luncheon The Charleroi Area Historical Society invites its members and friends in the surrounding communities to its annual holiday luncheon on Monday, November 16. The luncheon will be held in the Alumni Room on the Charleroi Area High School campus. The luncheon will be a catered meal served at noon. Following the meal, a short video on the historical Charleroi-Monessen Bridge will be shown. Special holiday music will be provided by the Charleroi Area High School’s Show Choir. Its director, Laura Piecknick, says that the 14-16 member choir is preparing many favorite songs and carols, assuring those who attend will enjoy this prelude to their holiday season. Silent auction baskets are always part of this festive event. Proceeds benefit the ongoing work of the society. Those who plan to attend are asked to send a check covering the number of reservations needed no later than November 9. Make your check payable to CAHS, Inc. Send checks to the Charleroi Area Historical Society, 807 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi, PA 15022. Cost per person: $10. For more information about the luncheon or about the society, please call 724-483-4961 (the historic Goaziou Print Shop, home of the society) or Ken Thompson, program coordinator, at 724-925-1742. The public is cordially invited to our holiday luncheon and all other programs offered by the society March through November.

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Jefferson Hills Fall Festival Brings Community Together to Celebrate the Season On Saturday, October 10, the Jefferson Hills Historical Society and Jefferson Hills Library hosted a fall festival at the municipal center from 1 to 5 p.m. that included a 25-table craft show, children's games, auctions, foods, bake sale, pumpkin painting and demonstrations by Jefferson Hills Fire Departments.

Josie Griffiths and Adalyn Trbovich are happy to show off their newly painted pumpkins.

Leah Minda (6) and Kaylee Minda (3) enjoyed everything about the afternoon, including visiting the Library, getting their faces painted, and the balloons created for them by Giggles the Clown.

Jacob Palmer and Matthew Martinis enjoy exploring a Borough fire truck.

Dominic Tedesco (5) and Isabella Tedesco (2) enjoying making scary masks with their mom, Kristen.

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The Friends of South Park Library have been serving their community for 41 years. They are hoping residents of South Park and Finleyville will join or rejoin them by becoming a member of the Friends' 2015-2016 year. They started their 42nd year in October. Businesses are welcome to join in supporting their efforts as well. South Park library is for everyone of any age, as are the programs they have. The Friends continue to sponsor fitness classes, book sales, and educational classes. Funds raised are used to support our library with books, equipment, and materials needed for adult/children's programs throughout the year. Keeping Friends a successful organization is a joint effort. Please renew your current membership or become a NEW Friends member. Membership is $10 individual, $15 - family, $30 or more for businesses. Lifetime is $500. Cash or check must be accompanied by a membership form, which can be obtained at South Park Library on the "FRIENDS" info stand, or online at www.southparklibrary.org/spfriends.htm. Just print out a form, fill it in, and send it back with cash or check. Please mark checks with "membership." Mail the completed form to the address on the form or drop it off at the library.

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Finleyville Airport Hosts Bentleyville Head Start Kids

Kids, parents and teachers tour the hangers at Finleyville Airport.

“If I could just figure out how to start the engine…”

By Paul Chasko

about flying around. The day-trip ended with lunch - pizza from Dabuzi’s just down the road in Finleyville. The life flight crew had lunch with the kids, parents and airport members. Fortunately, there were no calls to interrupt lunch and the life flight helicopter and crew returned to their home base at the Rostraver Airport. The airport members and the crew received a big thank-you from kids, parents and the Head Start staff for hosting their field trip. Finleyville Airport Manager Tom Reimer mentioned that this was the latest of annual field trips hosted by the Finleyville Airport for Head Start. The Head Start program is administered as part of Community Action Southwest, which promotes comprehensive child development programs serving eligible children from ages 3 to 5. Their programs provide education (both central and home–based) with health and nutrition services all aimed at increasing school–readiness of young children and parents who might otherwise be unable to provide these necessary services.

A group of Head Start kids from the Bentleyville area showed up early on a damp, overcast September morning at Finleyville Airport for a field trip. It looked like the trip would be a washout, but by mid-morning, the sun broke through and kids and parents alike had a great time learning about the airport and some of the planes that call Finleyville airport their home. The highlight of the morning occurred just before noon when the fog burned off, allowing a life flight helicopter to cruise in to the airport and land directly in front of the excited kids, parents and Head Start staff members. The pilots and crew of the helicopter allowed the kids and other visitors to climb around the aircraft (under their watchful eyes) and get a firsthand look at the inside of the helicopter. It turns out that one of the life flight pilots is also a member of Finleyville Airport and he arranged the fly-in just for the field trip. Their stop-over lasted about two hours – plenty of time for photos with the crew and to get answers to a lot of questions

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PA Boxer Rescue Needs Volunteers for the Western PA Chapter PA Boxer Rescue is looking for volunteers to run events, foster dogs, and aid in adoptions. This Western PA Chapter is also in need of donations of old towels and blankets, gently used dog toys, leashes, and collars, as well as flea and tick medications, shampoos, and grooming products. For more information, please contact Denise@paboxers.com or visit their website: www.paboxers.com.

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Martha Washington Quilters Guild Plans Quilt Show for November 6th and 7th Join the Martha Washington Quilters Guild as they celebrate the past and present with 100 new and old quilts. This quilt show will be held at Church of the Covenant, 267 East Beau Street, Washington, PA. There will be vendors, raffles and a flea market with a lunch available from the Presbyterian Women of the Church of the Covenant. Admission $6 or $10 for admission The 2015 raffle quilt, Vintage Memories, and two quilt raffle tickets. with Maureen Shearer, Sue Yeager, Proceeds of the quilt show benefit Katy Robinson, and Pam Taylor. the many charities and outreach programs of The Martha Washington Quilters Guild. Hours on November 6th are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and November 7th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, contact Melanie Beth Scott at melaniebethscott@yahoo.com or visit the website: www.marthawashingtonquiltersguild.com. REMINDER: Editorial Deadline for the December issue is November 12

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MACC Announces ‘Dancing With OUR Stars’ Winners

The Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted the 4th Annual Dancing with OUR Stars fundraiser. The Chamber would like to congratulate Melanie Patterson, owner, Good Ol’ Days Guest House in Belle Vernon, PA on winning the Mirror Ball Trophy. Also, the Chamber would like to congratulate Robert Irey, Keytex Energy, on winning the People’s Choice Award. The Chamber would like to thank all the dancers who participated along with Arthur Murray Dance Studio professionals. Melanie Patterson, Good Ol’ Days Guest House; Nichole Briggs, Sparkles by Shell; Amber Crawford, Autumn’s Antiquities and Curiosities; Kristi Holz, Fossil and Rock Hounding Guide; Joe Cialone, Tri State Hydraulics; Robert Irey, Keytex Energy; Mike Chaney, Spa & Salon by Chaney’s ; Donald Berardino, Second Street Appraisals. A great night was enjoyed by all who attended!

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improvement projects in their three focus areas: Prevent It, Clean It, or Keep It. The winning projects are representative of all of the different ways we can individually and collectively improve our communities, including planting native plants, restoring habitats, park restoration, river and community cleanups, special event recycling and so many more. This particular project was funded through numerous grants: Bitting Recreation through Game Time; Department of Conservation and Natural Resources through the Greenways Trails and Recreation Program; and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful 25 in 25 grant program; with partial support from the Richard King

Mellon Foundation. This has been a long process, but what a wonderful opportunity to show how various agencies can work together with numerous grant funding sources and community volunteers to bring a project to life. “We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate our 25-year anniversary. The KPB 25 in 25 grant program allows us to give back to volunteers, communities and organizations that have contributed so much over the years to our shared mission of building clean and beautiful communities,” stated Shannon Reiter, President of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful. “We are pleased to support the efforts of such a diverse group of environmental and community stewards as they work to make their communities clean and beautiful.”

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MVH’s 31st Annual Light-Up Night To Offer New Surprises The giant light switch is being readied for the 31st Annual Light-Up Night at Monongahela Valley Hospital (MVH). The free, family event that kicks off the holiday season in the Valley will be held Monday, Nov. 23, at 6:30 p.m. in the hospital’s Central Plaza. The colorful event will feature Santa and Mrs. Claus, Frosty the Snowman and a sing along before two appointed children flip the switch to light up the holiday decorations throughout campus. Charleroi High School’s Show Choir will lead the crowd singing carols and an ensemble from a local high school marching band will lead Santa’s sleigh onto campus. Free hot cocoa also will be provided. Guests are encouraged to bring cameras to capture their young ones sitting in Santa’s sleigh, visiting with Santa and Mrs. Claus and posing by the two-story Christmas tree. Free parking will be offered in the hospital’s parking garage for those exiting after 7 p.m. “Every year we add a little something extra,” said Louis J. Panza Jr., MVH’s president and CEO. “I am confident that those joining us for the festivities this year will enjoy the new surprises.” For more information, contact MVH’s Community Relations Department at 724258-1234.

Mt. Lebanon Native Returns to Pittsburgh; Will See OB/GYN Patients in Jefferson Hills New Office to Open Soon in Clairton Obstetrician and gynecologist Eric Jonathan Lantzman, MD, has joined Allegheny Health Network and the staff of Jefferson Women’s Health, seeing patients at offices in Jefferson Hills and Clairton with staffing privileges at Jefferson and West Penn Hospitals. Dr. Lantzman, formerly from Mt. Lebanon, is returning to the Pittsburgh area after spending the past six years based in Anchorage, Alaska, where he cared for the Alaska Native population in the remote areas of the state’s bush communities of Kodiak Island, Nome, Barrow and Dillingham. The isolated bush regions of the state, where the majority of Alaska Native families live, are not connected to the road system and villages are accessible only by small planes. In Anchorage, Dr. Lantzman served as Chief Medical Informatics Officer of the Women’s Health Department and an OB/GYN staff physician for Southcentral Foundation, a health system serving low-income Alaska Native families in areas with a high rate of drug and alcohol abuse. Deborah Linhart, vice president for women’s health initiatives, Allegheny Health Network, said Dr. Lantzman’s experience and dedication to working with women facing high-risk pregnancies and lack of prenatal care make him a good fit for Jefferson’s community outreach to the Clairton community. “AHN is committed to providing exceptional care for women in communities we serve, especially for moms-to-be, for whom early and regular prenatal care is essential in improving the chances of a healthy pregnancy,” she said. “The addition of Dr. Lantzman to our team of OB/GYNs will enhance the services we can provide in our southern region communities, including our new office location in Clairton.” Dr. Lantzman received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and he completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Kaiser Permanente, San Francisco. He is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. His professional affiliations also include the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and Association of Reproductive Health Professionals. Dr. Lantzman is welcoming patients at Jefferson Women’s Health, 575 Coal Valley Road, Suite 330, Jefferson Hills. His office in Clairton, located at 803 Miller Ave., is scheduled to open soon. For appointments, call 412-267-6600.

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NEWS FROM THE DONORA HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND SMOG MUSEUM High School Football Game Film Amongst the many items that the Donora Historical Society has in its collection are over 80 reels of game film of Mon Valley football teams from 1963 to 1970. There are even a few basketball games as well. They are original 16mm films that have yet to be converted to DVD. We are attempting to gauge interest on who might be interested in having these films converted to DVD and purchase copies either by individual player, team or fan. The games feature notable players such as: Larry Crawford, Bernie Galiffa, Malcolm Lomax and Ken Griffey, Sr. (Donora); Fred Angerman and Joe Mancinelli (Monongahela); Gary Seykoski and John Radic (Ringgold); Larry Hughes and Ken Burkes (Rostraver); Gary Cramer and Gene Belczyk (Belle Vernon); Jeff Petrucci and George Carlock (Charleroi); Joe Zdravecky and Lance Wall (Monessen); Jim Brumfield (Elizabeth Forward); and Jack Ham (Bishop McCort), to name just a few. Some teams have multiple games per season. The high school teams from the Mon Valley that have at least one game in a given season include: Donora: 63-64, 64-65, 65-66, 6667, 67-68, 68-69 Charleroi: 63-64, 65-66, 66-67, 6768, 68-69, 69-70, 70-71 Rostraver: 63-64, 64-65 Belle Vernon: 65-66, 66-67, 67-68, 68-69, 70-71 Monongahela: 64-65, 65-66, 6667, 67-68, 68-69 Monessen: 63-64, 64-65, 65-66, 66-67, 68-69, 69-70, 70-71 Clairton: 63-64, 64-65, 65-66, 6667, 67-68, 68-69, 69-70, 70-71 Elizabeth Forward: 63-64, 64-65, 65-66, 66-67, 67-68, 68-69, 69-70 Brownsville: 63-64, 65-66, 67-68, 69-70 Mon Valley Catholic: 65-66 Thomas Jefferson: 66-67. 67-68, 68-69, 69-70 Ringgold: 69-70, 70-71 Two of the basketball games include: Donora 1968 playoff game against

Laurel Highlands featuring Ken Griffey, Sr. Ringgold 1973 playoff game against Valley featuring Tim Stokes, Art Coleman and Ulice Payne. We’ve had enough interest so far to start converting a few games. We have not determined a pricing structure yet. This project will serve as one of our fund raisers. We’re planning on some possible film sessions to introduce our project to the public and fans. If you have any interest or have questions on exactly which games we have, please consult the Historical Society by voice mail or email listed below.

Donora-Webster Bridge presentation Back by popular demand, the presentation on Saturday, November 14th at 1 p.m. will be a repeat of “Remembering the Donora-Webster Bridge.” The Donora-Webster Bridge was constructed in 1908 and will be razed in 2015. To honor the bridge, museum curator Brian Charlton we will be sharing stories, showing photos, artifacts and blueprints of the 107 year old structure that once spanned the Monongahela River joining the communities of Donora and Webster. Besides the presentation, the rotating exhibit already features a collection of Donora-Webster Bridge artifacts and is available for viewing now and through the November.

Christmas Party There will be no formal presentation scheduled for December as we will have our annual Christmas dinner at Duke’s Cafe restaurant in Donora. If you would like to attend, please contact the Historical Society. Each pays for their own dinner.

For further info… If you have additional questions, feel free to stop by or email us at m"DonoraHistoricalSociety@gmail.c om or by calling 724-823-0364 and leave a message. Or visit us at www.DonoraHistoricalSociety.org.

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45th Annual Covered Bridge Festival Thrives with Good Weather and Large Crowds

New signage welcomes festival goers to the Ebenezer Bridge site in Mingo Park.

A large number of vendors offered a variety of various crafts and foods.

By Alice Harris The 45th Annual Washington and Green County Covered bridge Festival was held the weekend of September 19 and 20, 2015 at 10 bridge locations throughout the counties and locally at the Ebenezer and Henry Bridge sites in Mingo Park. Excellent weather brought festival goers out to shop numerous craft vendors, enjoy local foods, children activities, entertainment, and demonstrations. The Ebenezer Bridge in Mingo Park looked gorgeous with a new coat of paint and new signage. The Covered Bridge Festival is held on the third weekend of September each year.

Monongahela Area Historical Society Plans Guest Speaker for November, Promotes Self-Guided Walking Tours The Monongahela Area Historical Society (MAHS) will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2015 in the parlor room of the First Presbyterian Church, 609 Chess Street, Monongahela. Please enter through the Chess Street entrance. Dr. Mark A. McConaughy, regional archaeologist for the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission's Bureau for Historic Preservation at the Bushy Run Battlefield, will present a PowerPoint program on Western Pennsylvania Pre-history. His program will include mention of the local Indian burial mounds known as the Crall Mounds. These mounds were at the site of the present Mounds Park in Monongahela. Discussion with light refreshments follow speaker. For more information, please call 724-292-8247. MAHS meetings are held September through May, on the fourth Thursday of the month. Additionally, please consider doing our self-guided walking tour of Monongahela Historic District, available all of November. There are 23 historic locations to visit along the way. Brochures are available in the outside doorway in the covered brochure holder at the museum or at Autumn Antiquities next door and also at CJ's Furniture. We have incorporated smartphone technology into the tour, which includes video and narration for each location. All you need is your smartphone or Internet enabled tablet and the free QR Reader app. There is no fee for this event, though donations are gladly accepted.

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Honoring Charleroi Hometown Heroes Charleroi Patriotic Banners Now Available for Public Community Display The Charleroi Area Historical Society, Inc., a recognized 501©3 non-profit, along with a committee of citizens chaired by Nancy Ellis and in cooperation with the Borough of Charleroi, the members of Charleroi Veterans Council, and varied Charleroi organizations such as The Charleroi Belgian Club, The Friends of the Coyle, and the Rotary Club, are announcing that a Charleroi patriotic veterans banner program has been initiated. Banners are available now. Citizens involved in the committee include: Stacy Bongiorno; Roselyn Jenkins; Neal Contromano; Robert Duhon/Sluggers; Sharon Colisimmo Rapp; Aaron Vincik; Blanche Bongiorno; Jennifer Watkins/Miss MV Pageant Director; Max Antonucci (Navy veteran); Nikki Sheppick (ASA veteran); Dave Dipiaza; and George Maund/Charleroi Belgian Club Treasurer. Specifics you need to know: 1) 18" X 42"" banners will be displayed in the Boro of Charleroi. With a US flag background, the banner is double-sided and printed with a picture of the veteran, name/rank/hometown/war or station base, service branch and time in service, and with name of sponsor at the bottom. The offer will include a bracket set plus hardware for public display, and provided is online presence to showcase the Charleroi veteran's tribute information that will be on the Charleroi Area Historical Society, Inc. Facebook site and also the Charleroi Borough website. 2) The one-time cost is: $110; a pole preference site is to be noted with an additional $10 fee, but will be addressed on a first-come, first-served basis. 3) Application forms will be made available to those seeking to honor a family or friend veteran from the following places: The CAHS, Inc. Goaziou BuildingMon. or Fri., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or The Boro of Charleroi Office during office hours. 4) The forms plus a clear photo - preferred military garb – and a check or money order are to be sent to the CAHS, Inc. as follows: The Charleroi Patriotic Heritage & Remembrance Fund, 807 Fallowfield Avenue, Charleroi, PA 15022. If you seek more information, please direct your calls to the CAHS, Inc.: 724483-4961 or call Nancy Ellis at 724-797-4875 after 5 p.m. any evening or anytime on the weekend. A Fund Finance Committee will collect and administer the funds accumulated, and all funding is to be directed to the banners to be hung with any profit to benefit veterans programs, their interests, (living or deceased) heritage, and/ or memories that benefit the Charleroi community area.

West Mifflin Middle School Hosts Duquesne University Tamburitzans in New Production The Duquesne University Tamburitzans will perform their new production on Saturday November 14, 2015 at West Mifflin Area Middle School, 81 Commonwealth Ave., West Mifflin, at 3 p.m. In their 79th season, the Tamburitzans will take the audience on a whirlwind tour of Croatia, Bulgaria, Georgia, Slovakia, Hungary, Serbia, Greece, Italy, and Ukraine. The blend of colorful costumes, precise footwork and youthful energy has long been a trademark of any Tamburitzan concert, and all attendees will thrill to the performance. Under the sponsorship of the newly formed Tamburitzan Executive Council, all advance reserved seat tickets are only $20 while tickets at the door on the day of the show will be $25. Special discounts are available for groups of ten or more by calling the Tamburitzans at 412-396-5185. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.tamburitzans.talentshadows.com

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Girl Scout Troop 54219 Receives Girl Scout Bronze Award The Girl Scout Bronze Award is the highest award a Girl Scout Junior can earn. This award recognizes the girls’ leadership and planning skills that are required to follow through with a project that makes a positive difference in their community; it is each girl’s chance to make a lasting difference in the world. The members of Girl Scout Troop 54219 of West Jefferson Hills became “Hunger Heroes” to earn this prestigious award. The girls decided to make our world a better place by making a difference in the life of our neighbors who have a need to use the Cloverleaf Food Pantry. Members of this troop include Piper Roth; Elizabeth Snyder; Casey Sullivan; Emily Sullivan; Veronica Vergallito; and Harmony Ziccardi. Before the girls decided on a project plan, they participated in two activities that their leader, Darcy Vergallito, created, called Hunger 101. The first task was the “Food for a Week” challenge. The girls read about a fictitious family’s personal and financial situation. Then they had to figure out how much money their families had per month to spend on food and then for one week. Finally they had to figure out a menu and shopping list for that week. When they realized they did not have enough money in their budget, they were “shown” that they could go to the food pantry and select items there to help make ends meet and give them enough food for that week. Did you know that you can make a full meal using only canned goods? That was the second part of Hunger 101 - our Food Pantry Banquet. The girls brought canned goods to the meeting not knowing that they would be cooking their own

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Pleasant Hills Rotary Harvest Festival Scheduled for November 13th Pleasant Hills Rotary Club is celebrating its 59th annual Harvest Festival on Friday November 13, 2015 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Georgetown Centrein Pleasant Hills. The cost is $35 per person or $60 per couple, which includes a sumptuous buffet, beer and soda, Chinese and silent auction, and easy music. Proceeds will be used to fund scholarships, local food banks, needy families, and other Rotary charities. For more information, contact Rotarians Jim Jones 412-653-2000 or Joe Weiss 412-913-7556 or 412-6508560.

dinner. The girls created a full meal using only foods that would be available at a typical food pantry. Their menu included chicken pot pie, scalloped corn, and for dessert, a cinnamon crunch cake! Next, the girls took a tour of the Cloverleaf Food Pantry to see how it is run. On their tour they learned that there are several items that the food pantry always needs. That sparked the girls to host their ‘Most Wanted Items’ Food Drive. With the generous help & support of South Hills IGA on 649 Old Clairton Road, the girls hosted their week-long food drive at the IGA in May. The girls not only personally brought in their donations; they also volunteered their time and worked alongside the regular volunteers over the summer. The final step for the girls to earn their Bronze Award is to make this project sustainable. The girls want to be sure that the Cloverleaf Food Pantry will continue to receive support and help from local Girl Scouts. Girl Scout Troop 54219 is challenging all Junior Girl Scout Troops of West Jefferson Hills to also become “Hunger Heroes” - they would like the troops to agree to do something to help the Cloverleaf Food Pantry! If you are interested in helping the Cloverleaf Food Pantry, contact Karen Pearson, at 412-207-1657.

Annual Fall Rummage-Recycling Sale The Westminster Presbyterian Church, located at 2040 Washington Road in Upper St. Clair will be holding their annual “Fall Rummage-Recycling Sale” on Saturday, November 14 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The sale will take place in the Recreation Center and Fellowship Hall. (Closed 12 – 12:30 for lunch).There will be a “boutique” area for better items, and the “Bag Sale” and half-price sale will start at 12:30. All proceeds benefit Mission Projects. For questions or additional information, please call Marilyn Hayes at 412-831-5704.

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onongahela Valley Hospital and Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services, Inc. (SPHS) are offering a free mental wellness program that can be an invaluable resource for anyone who finds his or her life spinning out of control. Learn about the resources available in our community.

Resources and Support: A Community Perspective

Mark Freado, M.A. Reclaiming Youth International

Ravindranath Kolli, M.D. SPHS Behavioral Health

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PETERS TOWNSHIP RECREATION CENTER UPCOMING EVENTS Peters Township Parks and Recreation Center is located at 700 Meredith Drive, Venetia, and can be reached at 724-942-5000. Classes for Peters Township Recreation Center run November 5 - December 19 classes (6 weeks in length) and can be viewed at www. peterstownship.com on the ‘Parks and Recreation’ webpage and in the INPeters magazine. We will be offering classes from preschool to seniors exercise and youth art classes, with a few examples listed below. Silly Science I (Ages 2 – 6) Each little scientist is active with creating, playing, and learning different concepts in Science. This camp will include: Going to the Moon, Goo Slime Bugs, Magical Science, Spy Science, and Dinosaur Days. Day: Tuesday Time: 1 – 2 p.m. Fee: $70 Member / $ 105 NonMember Supply Fee: $25 to be paid to the instructor the first day of class Learn To Draw With Linda! (Ages 4 – 7) Learn simple and easy techniques using color pencils to create 6 masterpieces!Supplies included and yours to keep. Always new and always fun. Instructor: Linda VanNewkirk Day: Wednesday Time: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Fee: $75 Member / $105 Non-Member EXPLORING Engineering (Ages 8 – 12) Students will design and build unique machines, objects to successfully complete a structured engineering challenge. Applying principles of Science and Math to complete designs and build new technologies. Instructors: Engineering for Kids.

Day: Friday, November 6 December 18 (No Class on November 27) Time: 6 – 8 p.m. Fee: $175 Member / $263 NonMember (Includes pizza and drinks) Painting with a Twist (Ages 7 - 15) Come and relax while our artists walk you through creating a masterpiece of your very own! You will have a blast while letting your creative juices flow! Two classes available each month of Nov. and Dec.! No walk-ins. Must make reservation. Day: Saturday, November 28th Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Fee: $25 Member / $38 NonMember Painting with a Twist (Ages 16 +) Come and relax while our artists walk you through creating a masterpiece of your very own! Two classes available each month of Nov. and Dec.! Must make reservation. Instructor: Painting with a twist instructor. Day: Tuesday, November 24th Time: 6 - 8 p.m. Fee: $35 Member / $53 Non-Member Insanity – 30 minutes (AGES 18+) Insanity is a high intensity cardio program that incorporates indoor sports conditioning drills with high energy music to not only tone and define your entire body, but makes you have fun and enjoy it! Modifications for ALL fitness levels Certified Instructor: Jessica Berardino. Day: Thursday Time: 6 – 6:30 p.m. Fee: $23 Member / $35 NonMember

West Newton Plans Craft and Vendor Show for November 28th Come on out and shop local this Black Friday weekend! Downtown West Newton, Inc. will be holding its annual “Christkindlmarkt " – a craft and vendor show – on Saturday, November 28th from 3 – 8:30 p.m. Come and shop with our great selection of items at the West Newton Senior Center at the corner of Main and Water St. as well as at the West Newton Presbyterian Church at the corner of Third and Main Street. Vendors include Tastefully Simple, Jamberry Nail Wraps, Swarovski Crystal Jewelry, Candles & Wax Sprinkles, hand-dipped chocolates, antique and costume Jewelry, a variety of handmade crafts, handmade pet items, plus many more crafters and vendors. Don't miss out on a great way to shop locally and pick up some unique gifts for this holiday season!

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Smile a Little Smile for Me… Anonymous Gentleman Spreads Smiles in Elizabeth Twp. By Michelle Taylor If you happen to notice residents of Elizabeth Township and surrounding areas wearing a small smiley face pin, it is because they were fortunate enough to cross paths with an anonymous gentleman who is a mailman. He stops people at random and says he can make their day by a simple gesture. He then asks them to hold out their hands and places a small yellow smiley face pin in their palms. One person explains, “He told me he found them online years ago for 9¢ and bought a ton of them. He explained he passes them out to random people he comes across." So far, no one has walked away without a smile and their days just get a little bit brighter. There have been at least 19 people over the last year who has received this special pin. Many people carry it with them, on a keychain, hanging from a rear-view mirror, or in a pocket, and some keep in where they see it daily, on a window sill or a dining room table. Recipients of this small token have said they smile each time they look at it and think it is a great thing to do to spread a little cheer in today's world.

Downtown West Newton Inc. Presents the 14th Annual Miracle on Main Street Downtown West Newton Inc. (DWNI) Is pleased to present the 14th annual Miracle on Main Street, with the theme of IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE! The event will take place Saturday, November 28th, 3 - 8:30 p.m. Listed below is a schedule of events: • 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. - Children’s holiday cookie decorating at 2nd and Main, Meet and Greet with Mrs. Claus and holiday story time at the Times Sun Building • 3 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - An Old-fashioned Christmas Market “Christkindlmarkt “ - located at the West Newton Senior Center & West Newton Presby. Church on Main Street. The market features a large selection of crafters and vendors offering some great gifts for Christmas. • 3 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - at the Le Grande Room, South 2nd Street, our annual MEGA GIFT BASKET RAFFLE with over 50 baskets to choose from, Big Screen TV raffle, Holiday Lottery Tree Raffle, plus much more. • 4 p.m. - DJ Galiffa Center Stage • 4 p.m. - Jimmy Sykes “A Traditional

Christmas “organ music at the West Newton Presby. Church, Main and3rd. • 5:15 p.m. - Christmas parade on Main Street • 6 p.m. - Lighting of the Community Christmas Tree with Santa Claus in front of the Excela Health building on South Second Street. • 6:30 p.m. - Come meet Santa Claus at the Times Sun Building on Main Street. Come and sample the tastes of the holiday with our food vendors on Main Street and Second Street, including our downtown restaurants, West Newton Moose and the First United Methodist Church of West Newton, and many others. DWNI would like to thank this year’s sponsors: PNC Bank; Commercial Bank; Excela Health; Erie Insurance Steven J. Kenderes Agency; Burtner’s Rock & Gem; West Newton Bicycle Shop; Standard Pharmacy; Gary’s Chuck Wagon; West Newton Senior Center; Rep. R. Ted Harhai; Mayor Popovich; and West Newton United Presbyterian Church.

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Santa Trolley Returns for the Holidays at The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum A very popular and unique way to see Santa will begin on Friday, November 27. During Santa Trolley, children take a trolley ride with Santa, while parents and grandparents enjoy caroling and the scenic view from a beautifully restored vintage streetcar. Santa Trolley dates are November 27-29, December 5-6 and December 12-13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Take a ride on the Yuletide Shuttle and enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and snacks. Children also get to make a craft! Check out our large Lionel toy train layout. Admission is just $12 for adults, $10 for seniors (62+) and $8 for children ages 1-15; children under 1 are free. Admission includes trolley rides and exhibits. Advanced reserved tickets can be purchased through at www.patrolley.org. Trolleys and Toy Trains will be held on Friday, December 4 and 11 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Come ride our festive trolleys that are decorated for the season, then come and experience our beautiful multi-leveled Lionel toy train layout featuring many running trains and trolleys in our Visitor Education Center. Admission is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors (62+) and $6 for children ages 3-15; children under 3 are free. Admission includes trolley rides and exhibits. Note: The final public day for 2015 is Sunday December 13, after which we will be closed until March 18, 2016. The museum is pleased to again participate in the “Toys for Tots” campaign. Bring an unwrapped toy with a minimum value of $10 and receive $5 gift certificate to the Museum Store (limit one per family while visiting Santa Trolley or Trolleys & Toy Trains). Toys will be accepted through Sunday December 13. For information call 724-228-9256 or visit www.patrolley.org

Rostraver Woman’s Club Holds Annual Guest Night On Wednesday, October 7, 2015, the Rostraver Woman’s Club held their annual guest night at Fell United Methodist Church. There were 13 guests in attendance who tasted fall appetizers and desserts prepared by members. Tamira Spedaliere, president, briefly conducted the business portion of the meeting, touching on activities that members have been involved with. The Rostraver Woman’s Club donated a Quilt winner Amy Strenske pictured being building brick table and building bricks presented with a quilt donated by Gilmore Galleries by Rostraver Woman’s to the Rostraver Public Library and Club President, Tamira Spedaliere members volunteered to hand out water for the Color Run Event. The fundraiser quilt raffle winner was Amy Strenske. Alice Bialon, secretary, prepared a Trick or Treat game for guests and members. Barbara Mollenauer, vice president, crowned Judy Yoskosky, the new reigning Pumpkin Queen. The next meeting of the Rostraver Woman’s Club is open to guest and will held on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 7 p.m. at Fells Methodist Church. Local artist and club member Karen Howell will be discussing her artwork and book. If you would like to attend please RSVP on Facebook or to Alice Bialon 724-929-6122.

The Valley Art Club Announces 73rd Annual Exhibition Winners The Valley Art Club 73rd Annual Exhibition concluded with many winners. Phyllis Walters took Best of Show: Portrait of a Horse; 1st place in the category of Animal: Horse in the Sun; and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in the Landscape category. Walters began painting in 1992 and this was her first time to exhibit with the Valley Art Club. Other “Best of” winners are: Best Valley Scene: Survivors and Supporters by Francine Herent Miceli Best Oil & Acrylic: Niagara by Victor Savage Best Watercolor: Laney Waits….and Waits by Christine Gilotty Best Other Media: Family Bond by Francine Herent Miceli Other awards were given in the categories of: Abstract; Animal; Floral; Genre; Landscape/Seascape; Portrait and Still Life. There were two awards given by the family of past president Mary Alvarez in her memory. These awards were Landscape: Sewickley Creek by Phyllis Walters and Floral: Floral Fragrance by Pat Jones. The Valley Art Club will have an exhibit/sale with the West Newton Women’s Club on Nov. 14th from 10am -3pm at the Fells Methodist Church in Rostraver. The next meeting of the Valley Art Club will be Tues. November 10 at 6 p.m. at SPHS, 300 Chamber Plaza Charleroi. Art work can be viewed daily at SPHS, 300 Chamber Plaza Charleroi. The Valley Art Club is always looking for new members. If you are interested in joining contact any member or message the club on our Facebook page: Valley Art Club.

Craft Show Vendors Needed Deadline is November 17 Crafters and Vendors are being sought for the November 22 show at Holy Family Social Hall in West Newton. The event will be held from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Donation of $15 for one 8-foot table, or $25 for two 8-foot tables. Electric will be available for up to 10 tables. Deadline to reserve a space is November 17. To reserve your space, contact Barb at 724-872-9687 or Philomena at 724-872-6123, or send an e-mail to /girlscoutlady068@gmail.com

Flea Market and Bake Sale in Belle Vernon A Flea Market and Bake Sale will be held at the Center on the Hill in Belle Vernon on Saturday, November 14 from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Lunch will be available. Center on the Hill is located at 100 Summit Road, (Fairhope) Belle Vernon. New vendors are welcome. To rent tables, please call Rick at 724-8122559.

Craft & Vendor Show Set For November 22 in West Newton The Holy Family Church in West Newton will hold a Craft & Vendor show on Sunday, November 22 from 12:30 pm to 4:30 PM. The event will take place at the Holy Family Social Hall, located at 225 North 2nd Street in West Newton. Proceeds will benefit the Confraternity of Christian Mothers (CCM)– Holy Family Church. For more information, call Philomena at 724-872-9687, or Barb at 724-331-1601, or Holy Family at 724-872-6123.

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‘Fall Family Fun Day’ Full of Good Times at Rostraver Public Library

Plenty of pumpkins were waiting for the more than two dozen children who attended.

RPL staff member Kelly Yoskosky helps a youngster attach a ghost to a branch to form a hanging ghost mobile decoration.

Rostraver Public Library's Fall Family Fun Day was held this year on October 10. This marked the kick-off for what is hopefully going to be an annual event for the young library patrons and their parents and grandparents. A costume exchange was held along with pumpkin painting, crafts, stories, and seasonal refreshments of cider and pumpkin cake. Children in attendance also made a wooly bear craft and raced the results while a Halloween word search was available for older children to enjoy.

Area Residents Invited to Participate in “Sock It to a Vet” Sock Collection Day in North Belle Vernon A former home of five World War II veterans will be the sponsor and main site for a Nov. 11 Veterans Day collection of new socks to be donated to the Veterans Hospital in Pittsburgh. This unique home and gathering place called The Good Ol’ Days House is reminiscent of the 1950s, ‘60s, and ‘70s and will be open exclusively from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. at 914 Broad Avenue. It will offer complimentary coffee & cake; fried bologna sandwiches in the afternoon; and Stringhill’s pizza in the evening to all who visit and donate a pair of socks for our veterans! This “Sock It to a Vet” event is the brainchild of Melanie Stringhill Patterson, a local business woman, wife, mother and daughter of a veteran who came up with the idea after reading a recent article about the need for socks by veterans at homeless shelters and hospitals. “For years my aunts, along with local ladies here at our American Legion Ladies Auxilliary, always collected socks for the veterans – but those ladies are gone and many of those organizations lack younger volunteers and donations,” she said. Seeing that need with a desire to help, Patterson felt her unique nostalgic vacation house would be the perfect place to collect sock donations for both men and women on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11. Patterson plans to ‘match’ all socks donated at the house that day with a ‘matching’ donation of socks from The Good Ol’ Days House! Several merchants and small business owners have joined in and will also be participating in collecting new socks: Darla Suz Boutique, Vintage & Vines, BeeGraphix, Broad Avenue Treasures and Antiques on Broad – all located along Broad Avenue in North Belle Vernon, right off Interstate 70, Exit 42. Please join us in showing your appreciation to our military heroes and in saying thank you to all who have served this great country. For more information, contact Melanie Patterson at 724-331-3654.

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Mantle House Mission Plans Fall Fundraiser Dinner Mantle House Mission, a nonprofit, Christ-centered transition home for homeless young males ages 18-24 years old, is having its Fall Fundraiser Dinner. Entertainment has been added to this year’s dinner - enjoy various local musicians and vocalists along with Jimmy Sykes while you dine at the LeGrande Room at Gary's Chuckwagon, located at 109 South Second St. in West Newton. The stuffed pork chop dinner will be from 4-7 p.m. The $12 ticket includes stuffed pork chop dinner, homemade dessert, and a chance to win a Christmas basket full of goodies and live entertainment by various local musicians and vocalists. Help stock our cupboards by bringing canned goods or nonperishable items. Proceeds benefit Mantle House Mission. Tickets may be purchased at Gary’s Chuckwagon, Mantle House Mission Resale Store, and Ace Hardware in West Newton. For more information please call 724-872-1800 or email mantlehousemission@yahoo.com. Don't forget…you can shop at the Mantle House Mission Resale Store, located at 132 South Water Street in West Newton, where all proceeds go towards helping house and assist our young residents. A new bookstore will replace the Children’s Room on the first level; the Children’s Room will move to the second level. Donations are appreciated and can be brought to the store during business hours; for larger items, please call ahead. We do not accept TVs, printers, or scanners.

Save the Date! Valley Art Club Exhibition Planned for November 14 The Women's Club of West Newton will host a Valley Art Club exhibition November 14, 2015 at the Fells United Methodist Church in Fellsburg from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Art pieces will be available for sale and demonstrations will be held. There is a donation of $5 per ticket. There will be a luncheon plate available with a drink and dessert for an additional $5.Tickets are available at Dee Taylor's State Farm Insurance office and Gary's Chuck Wagon in West Newton and from both clubs' members, also at the door. For additional information call 724-872-3083. The Valley Art Club, organized in 1941, is celebrating their 73rd year and is located in the SPHS building in Charleroi with displays in the lobby. To date, there are 19 members, and they welcome other 2D artists. The club has a juried exhibition at the Monessen library in the fall. The club's purpose is to promote art, cultural appreciation and the beauty of our valley. The Women's Club of West Newton, a nonprofit civic organization, is honored to host this event to support our local artists with all profits reinvested in the community. They are also honored to include senior high school artists in this exhibition.

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Let's Talk Real Estate by ROGER DOLANCH Broker/Owner

Real Estate Myths and How to Tackle Them Buying or selling a house is not something most people do every day. Despite this, many sellers and buyers think they know how it works based on the experiences of friends and family, stories they’ve heard, or things they’ve read. Be aware that there are a number of myths that circulate about how real estate actually works. Believing those myths can hurt your chances of buying or selling the right home at the right price. Here are some of the most common myths that can trip up buyers and sellers: Set your home price higher than what you expect to get. Listing your home at too high a price may net you a lower price in the long run. Shoppers and their agents often don't look at homes that are

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priced above market value. Additionally, buyers today become suspicious of houses on the market for weeks or months. When the market is good and the property is priced closer to market value, multiple offers become common, and sellers will actually price their homes for less than they expect to get, in the hopes of generating those multiple offers to get above asking price. You can save money selling your home yourself. Some people do successfully sell homes on their own, but they need the skills to get the home listed online, market the home to prospective buyers, negotiate the contract and then deal with any issues that arise during the inspection or loan application phases. It's not impossible to sell a home on your own, but you'll find that buyers expect a substantial discount when you do, so what you think you save on a real estate commission may end up meaning a lower net price after all. The market will only go up. In recent years, homebuyers and sellers have experienced a time of increasing home values, then a sharp decline during the economic downturn and now another period of increasing values. Don’t think for a minute that the market only goes up. Think about when the next correction will come. The recent recession should have reminded everyone that real estate prices can indeed fall, and fall a lot. You should renovate your kitchen and bathroom before you sell. If your kitchen and baths work, a

Kristy Novak Named Century 21 Agent of the Month CENTURY 21 Frontier Realty is proud to recognize Kristy Novak as Agent of the Month. She remains a consistent Quality Service Pinnacle Award recipient Kristy Novak and she also achieves a Gold Level production awards. Kristy was among the first of our agents to embrace social media and has the success history to validate her efforts. For extra-special care when it comes to real estate, Kristy is the one to call. Congratulations, Kristy!

major remodel could backfire. Prospective buyers may not share your taste, but they don't want to redo something that has just been renovated. "You're better off adjusting your price accordingly," says Kevin Brown Jr., a regional director of the NAEBA. "Most buyers want to put their own spin on things." You'll earn back what you spend on renovations. If you fix the heating and air conditioning system or roof, you will sell your house more quickly, but you probably won't recoup what you spent. You're likely to recoup only 67.8% of what you spent on a major kitchen remodel and 70% of what you spent on a bathroom remodel on a mid-range home. If you're going to do these projects, it's better to do them for your own enjoyment. All the properties listed in the multiple listing service show up online. Your agent or their brokerage must choose to let the listings show up online. Most do, but it never hurts to verify that yours will. Open houses sell properties. Homes rarely sell to buyers who visited them during an open house. Agents like open houses because it enables them to find additional customers who are looking to buy or sell homes.

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Monessen Fall Festival and ‘Give Back Day’ Bring Pride to Community The Amphitheater Committee: Dillon Shash, vice president; Chelsey Salay, volunteer; Karla Spangler, secretary; Matthew Shorraw, president; and Karen Lewitsky, treasurer.

By Jill Brown The Monessen City Park Amphitheater Committee sponsored a Fall Festival on September 26, 2015 from noon - 4 p.m. Karla Spangler, Amphitheater secretary, coordinated “Give Back” volunteers the event, which she Anthony Mauro and Angelo Chris Paglia smiles Mauro were collecting proudly at his efforts says over 300 people garbage to do something with “Give Back Day,” responded by RSVP on for the community. an event he began. Facebook. Vendors, food (RP’s Barbeque), crafters, and informationChris Paglia, in charge of “Give Back al booths were featured. There were Day,” along with his co-organizers, unique items to purchase, many hand- said, “We would like to give as much crafted. Two musical acts performed: back to the community as we can. It’s Pocket Vinyl from CT, and Jessica the first time we’ve done this. We will Kovach from Monessen. do better next time. We want to be Before the Festival, from 8 a.m.- able to give to the city, instead of taknoon, “Give Back Day” was held in ing. That’s the whole idea.” Monessen. Volunteers met at City Paglia concluded, “Our goal is to do Park where groups were designated to one of these every season, maybe a litclean the city parks, roads, pick up tle more every time.” trash, and other work needed around The next clean-up is in December. Monessen. All over their hometown, Thanks to all who participated! If you residents of all ages could be seen hard are in need of a clean-up or interested at work. The day was a big success, in volunteering, you may e-mail Chris with approximately 50 volunteers who Paglia at: chrispaglia@me.com or visit collected over 100 bags of garbage in facebook.com/MonessenAmphitheater. Monessen.

City Mission Pleased to Start Construction on New Shelter City Mission is happy to announce the start of construction for the new men’s shelter, which will be built on the former site of the donation/recycling center, located at 84 W. Wheeling Street, Washington, PA. City mission is requesting that all donations for the mission during this time of construction be taken to its Washington Hidden Treasures Store, located at the corner of 400 W. Beau Street and Washington Street.

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NEWS FROM THE GREATER MONESSEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY The annual fund campaign and membership renewal for the Greater Monessen Historical Society is underway. Single memberships are $15 per year, with family memberships being $20. A business membership is available for $50. Membership is based on a calendar year and includes four issues of the “Valley Historian” newsletter. Additional donations provide income to handle the day to day expenses at the Monessen Heritage Museum, as well as carry out the mission of preserving the industrial and ethnic heritage of the Mon Valley region. Building Fund donations will be used to renovate the Museum Annex building, which will expand the display space and provide room for a permanent Monessen display. The Autumn Exhibit at the Heritage Museum showcases the boats and waterways of Southwestern Pennsylvania from the days of steam to the present. The Museum located at 505 Donner Avenue is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The exhibit will be on display until the end of the year. In time for the holidays, the Museum Shoppe has three new ethnic cookbooks in stock! Check out the new Scottish/English, African American and Ukrainian recipes in the books. The Shoppe has many items and volumes covering local history, and all make wonderful gifts. Consider donating any antique Christmas items for use in the front display windows during the holiday season. When cleaning out attics, cellars and storage areas, please donate Monessenrelated, local ethnic and industrial memorabilia and photographs to the Museum. Photographs can also be loaned for scanning, if the originals are wanted by the family. The Monessen Heritage Museum will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2015, as well as Black Friday, November 27.

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CCSP Hosts Annual West Elizabeth Community Days By Charlotte Hopkins

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PITTSBURGH SOUTH HILLS ELKS UPCOMING EVENTS The Pittsburgh South Hills Elks, located at 2425 South Park Road, Bethel Park has the following events scheduled. Please call 412-831-0616 for more information. Blood Drive - November 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mystical Psychic Christmas Fair – November 29 from 12 to 5 p.m. at the Elks Lounge. Sara Sachs will be giving a flower séance from 2 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Prepaid tickets are $25 – available through Paypal at tarotqueen_1313@yahoo.com. Door price for tickets are $30. A free lecture is at 1 p.m. Readings: $25, Reiki: $20, Door Admission: $5. For further information call Deborah at 724-348-8063. Please Help the Southwest VA Hospital! The Southwest VA Hospital is in dire need of lap blankets. This is a constant, year-round need for residents in wheel chairs. Each person really needs more than one blanket. The hospital does not have enough extra blankets to replace those that that have gone to the laundry. If you sew, knit or crochet and would like to contribute something, you can make a simple blanket that can be donated during our next event. The approximate size is 27’’x32” wide and 47”x53” long but it can be larger. No fringe - it will get caught in wheels. This is one of our ongoing projects.

On Saturday, October 17th, CCSP hosted their 2nd Annual West Elizabeth Community Days. Activities included toasting s'mores, playing baseball, climbing the rope ladder and picking a pumpkin to paint! The cookout included a buffet of hamburgers, hot dogs, macaroni salads and cookies and cake for dessert. West Elizabeth firefighters passed out Brothers Gavin Sanner and Landen water bottles that were labeled with fire Sanner pose inside Halloween cutouts. safety rules. To fend off the chilly air, there was a hot chocolate bar that also offered hot apple cider and coffee. Live music filled the air while residents mingled with CCSP church members and reconnected with old friends. The biggest impact of the afternoon was the visit by state representative Rick Saccone. He delivered a powerful speech on the deep-rooted meaning behind those four famous words: In God We Trust. Saccone has been a leader in the CrossRoads members shared the day movement to emblazon those four words with West Elizabeth residents. The Ellsworth High on the walls of schools across the state. School Class of 1960 Those words are an echoing reminder of the driving force behind our forefathers held their 55th class and should be remembered as such. reunion on September 12, 2015. Those in attendance were (pictured from L to R), FRONT ROW: Joe Pelc, Sara Perri Greenlee, Ed Madera. North Belle Vernon Council, along with the North Belle Vernon Firemen, will 2ND ROW: Shirley host a "Kick off the Holiday Night” on Sunday, November 15 at the North Belle Smith Main, Terry Vernon Fire Station, located on Graham Street. Councilman R.J. Sokol Divelbliss, Bill Lese, explained that since the park project has been put on hold until spring 2016, the Anthony Zarak, Virginia firemen offered up the actual station where the trucks are located and to help parLowther Peckham, Marion Dennicola, Evelyn Gersna Sampey. BACK ROW: take in the event! R.J. hopes that everyone will get into the spirit by having the Wayne Matthews, Bud Kubena, Jim Smith, Tom Crumrine, Jan Nuccetelli, Allen hall decorated, and there will be carols, music and food, and of course, a visit from Nichol, Michael Washlack, and Richard Toth. Santa! The event is free to all and will take place from 6-8 p.m. Questions? Please call 724-929-2749.

Ellsworth High School Class of 1960 Holds Reunion

‘Kick off the Holiday Night’ Scheduled in Belle Vernon

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Family Hospice and Palliative Care Celebrates 35 Years Community Invited to “We Are Family” Gala with Former Pirates Players Family Hospice and Palliative Care welcomes the community to the “We Are Family” celebration event marking 35 years of caring for family, friends and neighbors of Western PA. “We Are Family” takes place on November 12, 2015 at South Hills Country Club, 4305 Brownsville Rd., beginning at 5:30 p.m. The evening will feature a roundtable discussion with the Pirates’ family from the 1970s. This will include players Steve Blass, Manny Sanguillen and Kent “Teke” Tekulve, as well as Greg Brown (front office in the 1970s and current announcer). Paul Alexander from ROOT Sports will moderate the banter as the group recalls those “We Are Family” years. Another highlight of the evening will be honoring Carol Sayers Vockel, the longest-serving volunteer who has been with Family Hospice throughout the 35year history of caring. Proceeds from “We Are Family” support the provision of life-enhancing services to individuals and families, including bereavement outreach and uncompensated care for those who qualify. UPMC and the Pirates are the lead sponsors for the event. Tickets are now on sale for $100 and can be purchased by calling 412-572-8812 or by visiting FamilyHospicePA.org. Ticket price includes the reception, award presentation, dinner, and Pirates roundtable followed by audience Q&A. For more information about the event, contact Christine Jamison, Special Events Coordinator, at 412-572-8812, or cjamison@FamilyHospicePA.org.

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West Jefferson Hills Plans 2015 Veterans Day Ceremony A Veterans Day celebration will be held at the Thomas Jefferson High School Memorial and Flagpole on Wednesday, November 11th from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Parking will be available in the field house parking lot. Special reserved parking for veterans and their families will be located directly in front parking lot adjacent to the TJHS Memorial and Flagpole. Light refreshments will be provided by Steel Center Area Vocational Technical School and the West Jefferson Hills School District. We look forward to seeing you there.

Mon Valley YMCA Plans Rivers Casino Trip The Mon Valley YMCA will be taking a bus trip to the Rivers Casino on Friday, November 6. The bus will leave Charleroi Chamber of Plaza parking lot (Riverside end of the lot) at exactly 9 a.m. and will depart the Rivers Casino at exactly 4 p.m. Registration and payment of $20 per person ($15 free play; $5 food voucher at arrival) must be made by Wednesday, November 4. Open to the public. Rivers Casino requires valid ID (driver’s license).

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Bentworth Ministerium Plans ‘Warmth of Winter’ Coat Drive for November 14 The Bentworth Ministerium is holding a ‘Warmth of Winter’ Coat Drive. It will be held on Saturday, November 14 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus in Bentleyville. Donations needed are new/gently used coats (all sizes), new hats, gloves and boots. All donations can be dropped off at any local church in the Bentworth/Ellsworth Community or at the Bentleyville Boro Building during business hours through November 13th. The event is open to ANYONE is need. You must be present to receive! Pass the word! Any questions, please call 724-678-9899.

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DWNI Invites You to Vote for Your Favorite Christmas Tree! Downtown West Newton Inc. (DWNI) has the Christmas tree fundraising display up and ready! Vote for your favorite beautiful decorated tree with a monetary donation. Your contributions will go to the organization's charity of choice. The trees will be displayed through November 28th and the donations and the secured boxes will be centrally located in one of our local businesses in town. In addition, some of our organizations will be offering a silent bid auction on their fully decorated tree. If your bid meets the highest bid, you can take your tree home after Miracle on Main on Light-up Night on November 28th. For more information contact DWNI at 412-872-0100.

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Lt. Col. Kalamaras Returns Home to Lead Charleroi Veterans Day Parade United States Army’s Charleroi’s Veterans Day Medical Service Corps in Parade will also be a retire1992. After completing ment party for one of its the AMEDD Officer hometown heroes, who will Basic Course, he was act as Grand Marshall for assigned to the 82d the November 7th event. Airborne Division, locatUnited States Army ed at Fort Bragg, NC. Lieutenant Colonel Peter Following his time in the Kalamaras Jr. will lead the medical company, parade through Downtown Lieutenant Colonel Charleroi starting at 2 p.m. Kalamaras was assigned He will have no problem to 2-325th Airborne finding his way through the Lt. Col. Kalamaras Infantry. downtown streets. The In 1997, Lieutenant recently retired Lt. Col. was raised in the 400 block of Fallowfield Colonel Kalamaras was assigned to Fort Ave. where his mother, Mary Ann Stewart, GA. He then served in the 26th Kalamaras, and father, the late Pete Forward Support Battalion as the Kalamaras Sr. owned and operated the Battalion Operations Officer followed by Medical Company Command. In 2001, well-known Kaly’s Bar and Restaurant. The highly decorated Kalamaras was a Lieutenant Colonel Kalamaras trans1988 Charleroi High School graduate ferred to Winn Army Community who, after graduation, went on to gradu- Hospital where he served as Plans and ate from the United States Military Operations Officer. In 2002, he served as Academy and was commissioned into the Chief, Operations and Training, 18th

Medical Command, Republic of Korea. From 2003 to 2005, he attended the U.S. Army-Baylor Graduate Program in Healthcare Administration. Following his administrative residency, Lieutenant Colonel Kalamaras served as executive officer for Womack Army Medical Center, located at Fort Bragg, NC. From 2006 to 2008, he served as operations officer followed by executive officer of 28th Combat Support Hospital where he deployed to Baghdad, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom 0608. Upon his return, Lieutenant Colonel Kalamaras transitioned to Atlanta, GA and Headquarters, United States Force Command, from 2008-2010, where he served as medical organization integrator for Force Management Division, G3/5/7. From 2010 to 2012, he served as the 1916th Support Battalion in Fort Irwin, CA. From 2012 to his retirement, Lieutenant Colonel Kalamaras has been assigned to Headquarters Department of

the Army within the Office of the Surgeon General located in Falls Church, VA. Lieutenant Colonel Kalamaras earned many awards and decorations over his military career. Kalamaras reflected on his military service, stating, “On June 28, 1988, three weeks after graduating from Charleroi Area High School, I embarked on a journey to serve in our nation’s military. I began this journey at West Point and continued to serve worldwide for 23 plus years upon being commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army. I did not do this alone. Our Lord and Savior guided my path. My parents and church community engrained discipline, hard work, and selfless service. Many teachers and local community leaders, several of whom are veterans, demanded excellence. I am humbled and honored to return and celebrate Veterans Day 2015 with the community that has been instrumental in my life."

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Sisters Place Recognizes 2015 Honorees

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Sisters Place, Inc., located in Clairton, PA, had a tremendous ‘Setting a Place for My Sister’ annual breakfast this year on Friday, October 2, 2015 at the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center. The event raised over $100,000. Honored this year were: 2015 Community Partner This year we recognized Vicki Crowley for her generous and steadfast design services. In Louise A. Urban, President & CEO, 2011 Vicki lead our rebranding efforts at Sisters Jefferson Hospital, Allegheny Place, refining and defining our new and Health Network with Dr. Joseph improved look. Since then, she has helped to Cvitkovic, Board of Directors create memorable brands for each of our signature events and she has reinvented the design of our annual reports. We cannot thank Vicki enough for sharing her talent with us! Please join with us to recognize her in this special way. Legal Champions We also formally thanked the law firm and attorneys who helped the Century Townhomes Association with a positive resolution to an ongoing struggle to keep the water flowing in the housing complex where the Sisters Place Sr. Mary Parks, CSJ, executive families (and another 250 families) live – director, with Sally Wiggin, honStrassburger, McKenna, Gutnick and Gefsy and orary board and event emcee Attorney Amelia Brett. They are truly Legal Champions! Resident of the Year We were proud to recognize Michelle W. J. for her academic and career achievements while she has been at Sisters Place. Michelle has made and reached multiple goals all while being an excellent parent and role model to her two young daughters. She is an inspiration! For more information on Sisters Place, Inc., visit their website at www.sistersplace.org.

SAVE THE DATE! Mon Valley YMCA Plans Christmas Luncheon The Mon Valley YMCA’s annual Christmas luncheon will be held on Tuesday, December 8 at 2 p.m. 2 Fine Caterers will be catering the luncheon along with YMCA Christmas caroling and raffles. The cost per person is $20. Please RSVP by November 23.

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American Legion Post 712 Hosts Veterans from the Southwestern Veterans Center Members of Post 712 Auxiliary, Legion, and Legion Riders held a luncheon for veterans of the Southwestern Veterans Center on Wednesday, October 13, from 12 - 3 p.m. There were 17 veterans and a variety of attendants ranging from nurses, CNAs, activity personnel, two bus operators, an American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) hospital rep, and an ALA hospital deputy who accompanied the veterans on two handicap-accessible buses. All of the members of Post 712 in attendance, including social members and Post staff employees, demonstrated the pride they have in welcoming their brother and sister veterans to the Post. They unselfishly spent their time setting up for the event, greeting the veterans and staff as the buses arrived, pushing wheelchairs, delivering meals to each attendee, and talking to the veterans throughout their stay. Mary Ann Marunich, president of the Post 712 American Legion Auxiliary, arranged for this annual event and graciously accepted all the comments from the veterans as she ran the bingo game. Veterans won prizes and received a going away token as a remembrance of their visit. The American Legion Post 712 Commander, Richard J. Wojnar, was also in attendance and couldn't have been more proud of all those in attendance for the unwavering support everyone showed for their fellow veterans. To us, the veterans give us more than we could ever give them in return. We have open membership in the Legion, ALA, Sons of the AL, and Legion Riders. We welcome anyone who is concerned and cares about bettering the lives of our veterans. Until next year, God bless all our troops! For more information about Post 712, Pleasant Hills, PA, visit http://alpost712pa.org.

SAVE THE DATE! ‘Homes for the Holiday’ House Tours Planned in Belle Vernon and Rostraver Twp. Neighbors in the communities of North Belle Vernon and Rostraver Township are organizing the community’s first Festival of Homes Tour to be held on Sunday, December 6, 2015 from 1 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Several homes within these regions will be decorated for the Christmas holiday and open for tours. Proceeds will benefit the Belle Vernon Area Reality Tour, a drug prevention awareness program. Tickets will be by reservation only and are available by calling 724-8123125. Cost per ticket is $25. Tickets will be limited and will not be sold at the door.

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WCCF Receives $100,000 Grant from Allegheny Foundation for Brownlee House The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) recently announced that is the recipient of a $100,000 grant from the Allegheny Foundation in support of operating expenses for the historic Samuel T. Brownlee House. The grant will be issued at $25,000 per year from 2015 to 2018, the estimated time needed to secure an endowment of $500,000 to provide for the Brownlee House’s operating expenses in perpetuity. The Brownlee House, which was built in 1848, was donated to the WCCF in December 2013 by William and Saundra Stout. Described by one local historian as “one of the best preserved and maintained formal Georgian-Greek Revival houses in Washington County,” the building is on the National Register of Historic Places. The Community Foundation, which relocated its offices to the second floor of the Brownlee House earlier this year, is the in process of rehabilitating the rest of the structure for use as a Scotch-Irish house museum and training center. This is the WCCF’s first grant from the Allegheny Foundation. “The recent fire at the historic Century Inn was a harsh and painful reminder of how quickly our historic treasures can be lost to us,” said Betsie Trew, WCCF President & CEO. “Without the initiative of community leaders, who 50 years ago dedicated themselves to preserving the David Bradford House in Washington, that marvelous building surely would have been lost. Now is our time to dedicate ourselves to preserving another piece of history, the Samuel T. Brownlee House, for future generations. At the Community Foundation, we are honored to have been given this tremendous responsibility and are extremely grateful to the Allegheny Foundation for providing this operational grant to assist us in our preservation efforts.” Excluding the donation of the House itself, this $100,000 grant is the largest single gift the WCCF has received for the House and brings to $450,000 the total amount received from all sources. Based in Pittsburgh, the Allegheny Foundation concentrates its giving in the Western Pennsylvania area and confines most of its grant awards to programs for historic preservation, civic development, and education. It is one of several private foundations associated with the late billionaire philanthropist Richard Mellon Scaife, who passed in July 2014. The WCCF promotes and facilitates charitable giving in the community and recently facilitated a successful day of giving, which will result in unrestricted grants to local charities of $735,000. For more information about the WCCF, please visit www.wccf.net.

South Park Historical Society Plans Oldies Dance Bash The Society is holding their annual Oldies Dance Bash on Saturday, November 14 at the Library Fire Hall from 5 -10 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person in advance or $30 per person at the door. Dinner buffet and refreshments by Cyd West – Comfort Catering and music by DJ Todd Tkach. Drawing Times and Winnings: 5:30 p.m. - $250; 7 p.m. - $500; 8:30 p.m - $250; 6 p.m. - $500; 7:30 p.m. $250; 9 p.m. - $500; 6:30 p.m. - $250; 8 p.m. - $500; 9:30 p.m. -$250; 10 p.m. - $1,000. Winner of 10 p.m. has a chance to win $5,000 on Saturday, November 21, 2015. For tickets ,call 412-833-2163 or 412-835-0946. For reservations for 6 or more, call 412-835-0946 before November 8, 2015. Proceeds will benefit at the South Park Historical Society Building Fund.

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Kids Fishing Day in Jefferson Hills a Swimming Success On Saturday, September 26 at Peters Creek in Jefferson Hills, Tri Community Anglers held their annual Kids Fishing Day. It was a beautiful day, with 78 kids and parents having fun from 1 – 4 p.m. The event featured unlimited hot dogs, potato chips and orange drinks. The club sold Tri Community hats and buttons. Then tickets were drawn for prizes. The kids picked from over 70 rods and reels, tackle boxes nets and miscellaneous fishing equipment. Prizes were furnished by various residents that had fishing equipment that they no longer used. There were also other things that residents furnished, including a canoe, 4 HP gas motor, and an electric trolling motor. These items plus many more were sold as a part of a flea market. We would like to thank all the volunteers that handled registration, 50/50 sales, hat and button sales, cooking hot dogs and running the flea market. The day was a great success, with many kids catching the brown trout that had been stocked previously by Tri Community Anglers. Once again, a very special thanks to the people that donated the fishing equipment. This enabled us to give a prize to every kid.

MEALS ON WHEELS LOOKS TO THE COMMUNITY FOR HELP Meals on Wheels of Peters Township has been a staple of our community for over 4 decades, helping senior citizens to stay healthy and in their homes with nutritious, home-delivered meals. Our program started out as a joint project of local churches in the basement of St. David’s church, where we operated for 34 years before moving into our current facility above the Peters Township Fire Department in 2009. What sets our Meals on Wheels program apart from many others is the highquality of meals we are able to serve for such a modest fee. Even with rising food costs, we never turn someone away for lack of ability to pay. In addition, we have expanded our concept of community outside of the borders of Peters Township by serving neighboring areas that need us, either because they don’t have their own Meals on Wheels program, or current programs were not meeting all of their needs. We now serve about 200 clients daily in a wide circle of communities around Peters Township, including Canonsburg, Houston, Finleyville, Lawrence, and parts of Eighty-Four, Bridgeville/S. Fayette, Upper St. Clair, and Bethel Park. We rely on over 200 volunteers throughout the course of a year to contribute their time and talents to prepare, package, and deliver meals to our clients. As the need for meals continues to grow, so does our need for volunteers. Kitchen helpers work from 8:00-10:30 a.m. on weekday mornings to help prepare and package meals. Drivers deliver meals from about 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on one of our twelve routes. At this time, drivers are especially needed on Fridays, but there are opportunities on various days. Volunteers can work once a week, every other week, or as occasional substitutes, on year-around or seasonal schedules. We also need volunteers to bake cookies and desserts at home to donate for our clients’ meals. Financial donations are also appreciated and are used directly for food and supplies for our meals. Anyone interested in volunteering or donating should call 724-969-1000, email mowpt1@verizon.net, or stop by our kitchen any weekday morning. We are located at 243 E. McMurray Rd., above the Peters Township Fire Department.

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Rostraver Township Honors Former Board Members Elizabeth Township Demolitions Have Finally Been Completed By Michelle Taylor At a recent Elizabeth Township Council meeting, Code Enforcement announced they have completed all demos but say there are still a few that need touched up. Harry Faulk set up a meeting with Grey Management. Parks and Recreation has booked KLOVE Christian Radio for one week in May 2016 at the Community Center. Commissioner Bryce stated that the township is allowed to use the bond that was originally for the Chapel Drive project for the Dek Hockey project instead so they will moving forward with that as soon as possible. The Road Department is working on Jacktown Road before it gets any worse. The department will also have an 811 training event, which a couple employees will attend. Bryce asked about the detour for Renzie Road. The county road used for detouring is not equipped to hold excessive traffic. Castine says there are signs that are not properly placed and that the township will notify them. Due to time constraints, the township can only pave Fleming Drive this year. Shields, Scenery, and Sherwick will need to wait until a later date. Patterson Bridge should be fully completed by the end of October. Country Club Drive and all its catch basins will be inspected once the work is completed. Police had 473 events logged by the Allegheny County 911 including 7 adult arrests, 1 juvenile arrest, 3 traffic citations, and 8 motor vehicle accidents, 5 of which were reportable and 3 nonreportable, while 5 injuries were noted. The following motions were handled during the meeting: • The motion to promote Officer Jason Shallenburger to Class B Patrolman was passed.

• The motion to approve Ackenheil Engineers invoice for concrete lab testing on the Patterson Bridge project in the amount of $742.10 has been passed. • The motion to appoint John Snelson as deputy to the emergency management coordinator has been passed. • The motion to waive the permit fee of $200 for the Animal Expo hosted by Robin Gaydos-Behanna is pending. President Francesconi states that she is not a non-profit organization and that the fee has only been waived for nonprofit organizations. • The motion to accept the proposal for professional Engineering Services of KLH for the design, bidding, and construction phase service for the Chapel Drive Recreation Complex of $40,000 was changed to pending and all approved. • The motion to waive the permit fee for the demonstrative firearms needed to shoot off the gun, which is a black powder weapon, at the Log Cabin event in Greenock by the Historical Society was passed. Citizen Mr. Burak, on behalf of John Whitacre, wanted to know if anything has been done with Tripoli property. Racunas stated yes and that they are in the process of reviewing the development contract. A number of people have been spoken to and it is moving forward. Mr. Burak also had a concern about a separate segment involving the budgeting about the sanitation with the bonds that the township actually holds for the sanitation department. Racunas stated that he has been in communication with Mr. Cambest, and it is still in discussion. *DISCLAIMER: The above information was taken from approved Council meeting minutes.

FRONT ROW: Commissioner Raymond Iacoboni, John Carroll, Commissioner Brian Sokol BACK ROW: Commissioner Gary Litvany, Anthony Boscan, John Bedell, Zoning Hearing Board Solicitor Mark Shire, Patrick Egros

FRONT ROW: Commissioner Gary Litvany, John DiVirgilio, Larry Callaway Sr., Robert Malena, Jack French BACK ROW: Commissioner Brian Sokol, Tom Godzak, Donald Lynn, Commissioner Patrick Egros, Commissioner Raymond Iacoboni

On Wednesday, October 7, 2015, the Rostraver Township Board of Commissioners honored two residents for their years of service volunteering as appointed board members. Mr. John Carroll was a member of the Rostraver Township Zoning Hearing Board from 1983-2015. Mr. Robert Malena was a member of the Rostraver Township Recreation Commission from 1973-2015. Both men were Chairman of their respected Boards before resigning. In attendance to honor Mr. Carroll and Mr. Malena were members of the Zoning Hearing Board and Recreation Commission.

Fallowfield Township’s Road Crew Receives Legislative Acknowledgement At the regular monthly meeting of the Fallowfield Township Supervisors on September 30, 2015, the road crew was given a legislative acknowledgement for their outstanding dedication, devotion, and service and leadership regarding the welfare of the Charleroi Cemetery. The acknowledgement went on to say, “You are a source of great pride and inspiration to your family and for all whose lives you have touched and I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of the PA House of Representatives to honor you with this citation.” The citation was signed by Rep. Peter J. Daley. Members of the Fallowfield Township Road Crew consist of: Earl Sadler, Supervisor and Road Master, John Grossi, Road master, Scot Shuback, Jonathan Hallam, Kenneth Reed, and Frank Green. In other matters, the crew is working on paving, potholes, and drainage issues on the Township roads plus preparing for winter time operations.

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Elizabeth Township Residents Take Advantage of Their Second Amendment Right to Bear Arms

Chief Kerestes talking jovially to some of the patient residents of Elizabeth Township while they waited in line for their firearms license

The wait wasn't over once you got into the building but the end was in sight.

By Michelle Taylor At 7:55 a.m. on Saturday, October 3rd, there were already over 100 people in line outside of the Elizabeth Township Municipal Building waiting to get their firearms licenses. Some people waited in line for up to 7 hours, and the line was literally wrapping around the building, but many residents say it was well worth it. Originally, the satellite firearms license distribution event, sponsored and hosted by the Allegheny Count Sheriffs Office, was to be held from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., but being that the turnout was well more than expected, they decided to stay until all 700+ people received their licenses. The sheriff’s office supplied pizza to the citizens patiently waiting in line at no charge. Normally, to get licensed, participants would have to go to downtown Pittsburgh and stand in those lines, but the county wanted to try something a little different. This was the 1st of many potential satellite distribution centers they are setting up, with hugely successful results.

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Peters Township Council Hires Firm to Study Gas Drilling By J.R. Brower At their September 12 meeting, Peters Township Council approved a $29,000 contract with a consultant to study and make recommendations on setbacks for gas drilling operations. The township wants Cardno Engineering and Environmental Services of McCandless to determine appropriate risk based distances between drilling sites and residential neighborhoods in order to amend their ordinance, originally passed in 2011. Officials said that this study will concentrate primarily on setting scientific standards on air pollution caused by drilling. The township has already had studies conducted regarding watersource and structural safety setbacks. Township Manager Michael Silvestri said that the main reason for the studies is to help protect the township from liability in case a drill or leaseholder sues for failing to allow drilling in certain areas. Although there are no drilling operations currently being undertaken in the township, drillers have leased properties and have expressed their intent to begin drilling in the near future. The township has identified generally appropriate areas for drilling, and most are in regions that are undeveloped. Gas drilling is already

taking place in the neighboring townships of Nottingham and Union. Throughout this year, Peters has been working on amending its original gas drilling ordinance to conform to the 2013 state Supreme Court ruling that gives municipalities more control over where drilling is allowed. Township officials say that determining the environmental impact of gas drilling on the community is part of that process. The overall consensus of Council is that the new study contracted with Cardno will help determine where drilling can be undertaken by allowing the township to establish legally defensible setbacks. In other business, Peters Township Council: • Waived $1,172 in delinquent property taxes on three lots in the Hidden Brook housing plan. The taxes were to have been paid by the developer Heartland Homes, which subsequently sold to NVR, Inc., the parent of Ryan Homes. The lots were supposed to have been transferred as common ground to the community’s homeowner association, which would have deferred the three parcels to tax-free status. • Accepted a petition from residents of Crosswinds Drive for a traffic calming study.

Monessen Council Deals With Pressing Issues By Jill Brown The Monessen Council meeting held on Sept. 28, 2015 at 7 p.m. pertained to the voting on the sale of the buildings in Monessen, discussed at last month’s meeting. Tejas Gosai was in attendance to deliver a presentation, and there was some concern about proceeding with the building sale to Dr. Martin Dudas without a plan. Dr. Dudas’s bid was accepted on 100 Third St. at the old City Hall building. Council finalized a sales agreement for the building in the amount of $16,120. Solicitor Gary Matta will handle the closing. Tejas Gosai, purchasing Eastgate 11 and Municipal Complex buildings with his father, said, “We knew it would take some time. Everything is still moving forward. My dad is not going to wait.

We’re in a position to do this; I just don’t want to wait until next year.” Gosai’s father is Dr. Kamlesh Gosai, business partner. Mayor Lou Mavrakis: “I make a motion that we sell the building to the Gosais.” Councilman John Nestor: “I want to table this because I have a feeling it’s going to be 2-2 or a stale-mate.” Councilman Josh Retos was absent. Councilwoman Lucille D’Alfonso: “The sale of this building affects so many ramifications.” Mayor Mavrakis: “Is this Council in agreement that we will have a decision for Tejas at the next Council meeting?” Council members voted in approval, and everyone was satisfied with the decision. The Mayor had spoken to the audience, saying, “You’ve got to be account-

able for every Council meeting, and be here.” In Public Forum, a Monessen resident living on 212 Rostraver St. said that her home is actually moving because of a nearby wall. Poles are holding her property upright now, and she has been waiting since June for someone to do something. Councilwoman Lucille D’Alfonso said, “It’s not going to be a simple matter to take care of. I will talk to the engineer tomorrow.” The resident continued, “What else is there to discuss? We love our house. We don’t want to move. We need somebody to help.” Council again agreed to meet with an engineer to discuss the matter. Mayor Mavrakis stated, “With all the problems we have, we could be talking about it. We’re in serious debt-The only

way this city is going to get out is with an influx of millions of dollars here. We need to work together. We have an investor, and all we can do is fight.” A resident called out, “In public, you have to be a unified force. It starts with leadership.” In other business, Council approved payment to Joseph’s Nursery & Garden Center for $7,700 for Motheral Park, to be paid by Community Foundation Grant. Motion was made by John Nestor, Dept. of Public Safety to approve payment to Ritenour & Sons Construction Co. for $28,350 for the 2015 Demo and Site Clearance—Phase 1, to be paid by Westmoreland County. Council approved. With an agreement to come back next month to hear the voting, the meeting was adjourned.

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Third Community Forum Held at South Park’s Shiloh Church By Colette Dell A third community forum in South Park Township was held at Shiloh Church, on Oct. 17 at 12 p.m. Among those who were on the panel were PA State Representative Bill Kortz; Bethel Park Councilman Tim Moury; Bethel Park Police Chief Tim O’Conner; South Park Police Chief Chief Dennis McDonough; mayor of Bethel Park Jack Allen; South Park High School counselor Bethany Chicora; the representative for the Honorable Cheryl Allen, Julian Craig; the representative for Allegheny County District 5, Sue Means; South Park Supervisors David Buchewicz and Karen Fosbaugh; PA State Representative Rick Saccone; and head police officer of Bethel Park School District, James Modrak. The meeting began with a look back at the last meeting Shiloh Church held in April of this year. Several concerns brought up at the last meeting have either been solved or progress has been made. Updates on the last meeting include: • The former head pastor of South Hills Assembly of God, Rev. Jack Stepps,

had requested that the fee be waived for the clearances needed for those at the church who want to do volunteer work that involves children. As a result, the State passed a law that allows clearance fees to be waived. • Brenda Lockley and Crystal BatesMatuscak of Melting Pot Ministries approached the panel at the last meeting, asking to have access to South Park High School’s gymnasium and auditorium. Since then, they have had a meeting with the South Park School Board. • A resident of South Park had brought up his concern of vandalism and drug activity in his neighborhood. Cameras have been bought for the neighborhood, but have not yet been installed. The common theme of the October meeting primarily centered on the youth and how the community could help them be respectable and responsible citizens. The first question that was brought up by Javan Gilliam concerned activities in local schools and throughout the community that children could get involved in, instead of involving themselves in things that can cause them to make bad choices.

Bethany Chicora said that there are so many activities, clubs and sports that students can be a part of, noting when you see students that are connected, they have the best chances at success because they have support. The school also has an Outreach Club that is Christian-based. “Getting your kids connected in programs is very, very important,” Chicora said. David Buchewicz mentioned that students can also volunteer at the fire dept. He and Sue Means both mentioned a program called FireVEST, where students can either volunteer for EMS or the fire dept. and earn credit for two years of college at CCAC. Rick Saccone emphasized we need to get our youth back. He said it’s not always about what our government can do. It’s about getting our families involved and our churches working together.“There’s not one answer to this question. There are a lot of ways we can look at it, but it has to be a priority that we take back our kids,” Saccone said. Matuscak asked if local schools have activity buses and Chicora responded they currently did not, but she would

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bring that up at the school. Rev. Carl Denson asked if grants could pay for the activity bus. Julian Craig said it would be a school decision, not a state decision. Alma Gilliam, who organized this event, mentioned a racial incident on a school bus, where white students were calling a black girl an inappropriate name, and was concerned if such racial issues were being addressed. James Modrak responded saying that they do try their best to get kids to understand that they shouldn’t discriminate and name-call. They strive to make the right disciplinary actions on any issue that arises at school. Rev. Ken Culbertson of South Hills Church of the Nazarene stood up and said that he feels strongly about racial reconciliation, but that is not the main issue. “I think we need to speak less of diversity and more about responsibility,” Culbertson said. Many among the meeting attendees and the panelists concluded that while keeping children involved in school activities and the like are helpful, the discipline and the ability to respect others starts at home.

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MUNICIPAL NEWS

New Eagle Vacating Sections of Borough Streets

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South Park Board of Supervisors Recognizes New Eagle Scout

By Miranda Startare New Eagle Borough Council held its monthly meeting Oct. 6th and discussed the borough’s plans to vacate three streets or portions of streets in the town. The locations include a 20-foot section of an alley bisecting the property of Brian and Elaine Barkby, Fifth Avenue and a portion of Sixth Avenue, and an area between Fifth Avenue and the property of Brian and Elaine Barkby. New Eagle resident John Slimick addressed Council during the public forum, expressing his concern about the pending abandonment of portions of Brook Alley. Slimick, who lives on Fifth Avenue, told Council that he is planning on building on a portion of his property in the future and that the abandonment of Fifth Avenue by the borough would cause him to be landlocked. Slimick doesn’t have immediate plans to build but says that he has intentions to build in the near future. New Eagle Solicitor Tim Berggren explained that speculation for building is not a valid or legal reason to avoid vacating a street. Berggren said that although Council is legally allowed to vacate the streets in question, Council has discretion to choose to vacate or not. Slimick asked Council to come look at his property before voting on the vacating of the 20-foot portion of the alley in question. In other business: • Paving continues in the borough, weather permitting. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Nov. 3rd at 7 p.m.

Carroll Township Police Dept. Gains a Full-Time Officer By Miranda Startare The Carroll Twp. Board of Supervisors announced at the Oct. 6th monthly meeting that the township police department has promoted parttime police officer John Korcek to fulltime officer, effective Oct. 1, 2015. Korcek, who has worked as a part-time police officer for Carroll Twp. for over a decade, comes into the position with praise from the board and Chief of Police Paul Brand, who said, “He’s going to be a great addition as a full-time officer.” Supervisor Gary Lenzi echoed Chief Brand’s favorable remarks, saying, “This wasn’t a hard decision to make him fulltime.” Korcek, who attended the meeting with his family, was publicly sworn in as a full-time officer by Magisterial District Judge Mark Wilson. Also at the meeting, resident Maya

Patch addressed the board, informing the supervisors and police department about all-terrain vehicle traffic in the township. Mrs. Patch also questioned the board about demolitions reportedly completed in the township, asking why the abandoned property on Carolina Ave., neighboring her property, hasn’t been razed. Patch, who has been fighting for the repair or demolition of the Carolina Avenue property for years, expressed her frustration over the house not being demolished since it isn’t habitable. Zoning Officer Dennis Butler explained that the house is understandably a nuisance, as some other properties are in the township, but that “not habitable doesn’t mean it can be demolished.” In other business, the township announced the Trick or Treat date of Oct. 31st from 5-7 p.m. The next regular monthly meeting is scheduled for Nov. 5th at 6 p.m.

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South Park Board of Supervisors recognizing newly-ranked Eagle Scout, Matthew T. Gwynn.

By Colette Dell The South Park Board of Supervisors held their regular meeting on Oct. 12, at 7 p.m. Mr. Walter Sackinsky of the Board of Supervisors opened the meeting, recognizing a local youth who recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Matthew T. Gwynn, of Troop 510, became an Eagle Scout through his efforts to construct lighted storage lockers for the high school drama club and at minimal cost. His activity as a volunteer firefighter for the Library Fire Company was also mentioned. Mr. Sackinsky stated, “Therefore, be it proclaimed that the members of the Board of Supervisors honor Matthew T. Gwynn for deservingly being awarded the rank of Eagle Scout, due to his strength of character and resolution of spirit, proclaimed this 12th day of Oct., 2015, signed by the Board of Supervisors.” Afterwards, the Board continued the meeting, discussing community concerns and addressing them. A non-exclusive license agreement was granted between the Township of South Park and residents on Ajay Dr., who are looking to place a fence over a sanitary sewer easement. The final approval was granted to the minor subdivision identified as the Hogya Minor Subdivision, located at 6607 Springval Dr. Two public nuisance hearings will be scheduled for Nov. 9 to determine if the duplex house at 2910/2910A on Highland Ave. and the house at 2503 Grove Rd. will be declared public nuisances. The hearing for the house on Highland Ave. will be held at 6:30 p.m. and the hearing for the house on Grove

Rd. will be held at 6:45 p.m. There is an agreement between the South Hills Area Council of Governments (SHACOG) and the Township of South Park in order to define the terms and conditions for the administration of the community development grant funds for the project identified as the Grove Road Storm Sewer Phase 3. The project identified as the 2015 Road Program will be completed by Youngblood Paving at a cost in the amount of $390,974.48. The painting of South Park’s Municipal Complex will be done by Saint’s Painting Company Inc., at a cost in the amount of $61,508.50. The Township has hired Cindy Klein to be the new monitor for South Park Township’s recreation basketball program. The Board authorized the equal distribution of Volunteer Fire Relief Association funds in the amount of $75,245. Broughton Volunteer Fire Dept. will receive $37,622.50 and Library Volunteer Fire Company will receive $37,622.50. There were several requests from Scioto Construction Company to waive two requirements in regards to the Hidden Ridge Detention Pond. One request was to waive the 4” PVC perforated drain opening and the other was to waive the required 2” trash rack spacing and allow for 6” spacing. During closing comments, Chief McDonough shared that South Park Township made two lists on safewise.com. According to safewise.com, South Park is #7 on the 50 Safest Cities in PA list and #5 on the 100 Safest Cities in America list.

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Business & Merchant News TEAM GRC Wins Softball Showdown STANDING: Pat O’Brien; Ben Seibert; Jake Cuthbert; Keith Peer; Jim Ritter; Casey Clark; Ann McKnight; Jai Hill. KNEELING: Scott Swinchock; Brody Carcella; Brooke Gardner; Justin Brovey; Gina C. Lynn; Kate Crawford; Tanya Chaney.

The Greater Rostraver Chamber of Commerce’s TEAM GRC won this year’s Softball Showdown against Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce and secured the coveted “Chamber Pot” trophy. It was a well-played game by both teams, with GRC taking the win 18 to 17.

Hawthorne Ventures Named GRC Business of the Month Pictured (l-r) are GRC Board Members Judi Robbins, Justin Brovey and Cathy Yurkovich with Danielle Price of Hawthorne Ventures.

Hawthorne Ventures is a local ad agency that can help you promote your business through traditional media as well as social media marketing. They also specialize in targeting local ads on TV and Facebook to your geographic area at very affordable prices. Danielle Price is originally from Monongahela and started Hawthorne Ventures 5 years ago after spending over 15 years at Comcast Spotlight, and prior to Comcast, she worked for a CBS TV station in Monterey, California. Call Hawthorne Ventures today for a free consultation at724-344-7238, or visit hawthorneventuressllc.com, and be sure to “like” Hawthorne Ventures on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/hawthorneventures

GRC HOLDS RECENT RIBBON CUTTINGS All About the Vape

Pictured are (l – r): GRC Board Member Judi Robbins with Morgan Patterson, Jared Adametz, and Tommy Baker, owners; Cory Puckey and Rachelle Rischitelli; and Karen and Dan Rischitelli.

A recent ribbon cutting was held at All About the Vape, located at 3530 Pittsburgh Road, Perryopolis. The friendly owners and staff provide a low-pressure atmosphere while educating you on a variety of products and product lines. Open seven days a week, All About the Vape carries a large selection of products and continues to grow their inventory. For more information, be sure to “like” their Facebook page, or call 724-736-8007.

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Pictured are (l-r): Kelley Judy, Dr. Lawrence Hamilton, Deborah Davis and GRC Members Tanya Chaney, Bernie Zunic, Dionne Malush, Cathy Glad, and Judi Robbins. BACK: Jake Cuthbert and Jennifer Codeluppi.

A ribbon cutting was held to welcome Dr. Lawrence Hamilton and his staff to the GRC and community. Hamilton Chiropractic, located at 1035 Broad Avenue, is accepting new patients. In addition to all of your chiropractic needs, Dr. Hamilton offers patients weight loss supplements and programs to aid with weight management. Wednesday Night Weight Loss Seminars begin this fall. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 724-929-4250.

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MVRCC Holds MemberFest to Attract New Members, Celebrate Current Ones

Mon Valley Regional Chamber president Jim Protin donned a tutu as part of a wager at the Chamber’s MemberFest. Seen here (l-r) are: Alyssa Mendola, Melanie Nagy,Tanya Chaney, Jim Protin, Ryan Galiotto and Brody Carcella.

Jason and Laura Koon from Steel City Contracting, were among the new members who joined at the Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce October MemberFest, held on October 22 at Monongahela Valley Country Club. Over 65 current and prospective members attended the event, which featured D.J. Jerry J and Brother Jeep. The event was designed to bring members and prospective members together to get to know the chamber and have a good time. Mon Valley Regional Chamber president Jim Protin even made good on a fundraising goal wager with the Chamber’s Young Professional group by donning a tutu at the Chamber’s Jason and Laura Koon of MemberFest. Steel City Contracting The MVRCC is offering great member benefits; new this year is a free membership in the Young Professionals group recently started by the Chamber. Also, members can take part in many member discounts, like Google PhotoTour, Penn National Business Insurance, and merchant services by Reliance Business Solutions. Contact the Chamber today to be a part of the largest business organization in the Mid Mon Valley. 724-483-3507, members@mvrchamber.org or visit us at www.mvrchamber.org.

CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER CALLS FOR AWARDS NOMINATIONS Nominate Outstanding Achievements in Science and Technology by Nov. 16 Carnegie Science Center is now accepting nominations for the 20th annual Carnegie Science Awards, which will be conferred on May 6, 2016, at Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland. Nominations must be submitted by Monday, Nov. 16. Every year, Carnegie Science Awards honor a select number of deserving organizations and individuals across the region – researchers, entrepreneurs, educators, and innovators. Their stories showcase Pittsburgh’s excellence in science and technology achievements. Nominating a worthy candidate is as simple as completing a brief online form, available at the website CarnegieScienceCenter.org/ScienceAwards.

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Riverside Insurance Group Shines in MVRCC Member Spotlight Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce (MVRCC) is pleased to name Riverside Insurance Group as its October Member Spotlight business. Riverside has been a MVRCC member since 2003. Jim Blair has been an insurance broker in the Pittsburgh area for approximately 15 years. Seen here are Beth Ann Cummins, Office Manager, and Jim Blair, Owner/Broker of Riverside Insurance Group. Not in He is licensed with all the photo are Brandon Wozniak, Broker, David Mornak, the major carriers and Broker and Don Rowe, Broker. specializes in health insurance and related products. When buying health insurance, Jim says, “You need to deal with very knowledgeable people; the products are very confusing and you can buy big problems for yourself if there are claims.” With many people turning 65 and the Baby Boomers begin to retire, all of these people will need a supplement or Medicare plan in addition to regular Medicare. Jim can sort out the confusion. Past president of the Belle Vernon Rotary Club and the Monessen Rotary Club, Jim prides himself in the high ethical standards of Rotary. “I always try to do the very best for the customer. If a plan is not right for them I am going to tell them, ‘When you retire, you need to spend your money wisely.’ I can help people with that with their health care,” Jim says. Riverside is licensed with every major health insurance carrier in Western PA and they sell individual and group plans. Also offered are short term medical plans for people who are between jobs or waiting for benefits to kick in. You can also find benefits like dental, vision, short and long-term disability, accident coverage and long term care insurance, life insurance and retirement planning at Riverside Insurance. Call us, contact us online, or stop in to see us today at 127 Speer Street Lower Speers, PA. Riverside can be reached at 724-483-2378 or www.riversideinsurancegroup.com.

Team MVRCC Makes Great Effort Wednesday, September 23rd was a beautiful night for a ball game! So proud of our team - they made a brilliant effort in the 18-17 loss to GRC. THANK YOU, Charleroi Community Trustees, for use of Veteran's Memorial Field at no cost. Thank you, Ed Pictured are team members (l to r) Front: Coach Tom Villella, Uhutch, for field prepaJenn Tilghman, Angie Tilghman, Chirs Hisdorf, Mike Rupert. Back: Larry Christinis, Harlan Shober, Dave Pascarella, Mitch ration, Alvin Taggart for Pankiewicz, David DeRienzo, Walt Stelma, Ashley Fioravanti, keeping score and Dena Mornak, Manager Jennifer Bibb and John Santa. announcing - great job. THANK YOU, umpire Trey Tilghman. Special thanks to Coach Tom Villella and Manager Jennifer Bibb. THANK YOU, Bee Graphix at Cal, for team shirts, and AIG Financial for cozies and drinks. Shout out to Donna Angelo and Jenn Codeluppi for photo taking!

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GREATER ROSTRAVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS

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Ribbon Cutting Held for Mon City Apparel

Magpie Copywriting - Mark Soroka Belle Vernon, PA 15012 Phone: 724-263-0740 – www.magpiecopywriting.com Mon River Arts - Margaret Fleischauer 206 S. 2nd Ave., Elizabeth, PA 15037 Phone: 412-405-8425 - www.monriverarts.org Williams/Laurel Highlands Insurance Group JJ Rettura 1310 Fayette Ave., Belle Vernon, PA 15012 Phone: 724-930-9626 - www.laurelhighlandsins.com

WOMEN’S BUSINESS NETWORK NOVEMBER SCHEDULE OF EVENTS The Women’s Business Network’s mission is to provide personal and professional resources to advance the presence of aspiring and successful businesswomen. Visit www.wbninc.com. Local area meetings will be held as follows: • The McMurray Chapter meets at 8:30 a.m. at The Meadows (Mezzanine Level), 210 Racetrack Road, Washington on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, November 4th and 18th. Contact Tommi Calabria 724-825-7818 • The Washington Chapter meets at 8:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn - The Meadows, 255 Meadowlands, Blvd, Washington on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, November 11th and 25th. Contact Tracy Eisenman 724-263-0304 • The Pittsburgh South Chapter meets at 6:30 p.m. at Tavern 51, 4604 Clairton Blvd., Pittsburgh 15236 on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays October 3rd and 17th. Contact Melissa Rhoades at 412-854-7200. • 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, November 10th and 24th. Contact Amy Kulikowski at 412-965-6443. • The South Hills Chapter meets at 8 a.m. at King’s Restaurant (155 McMurray Road, Upper St. Clair) on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays, November 5th and 19th. Contact Susan Ceklosky 412-334-3230

Pictured are (l-r): Don Fraser, Don’s Signs; Cis Fraser, Don’s Signs; Kevin Kuzma, owner; Tammy Cramer, owner; Anthony J. Bottino, Allstate Bottino Financial; and Thomas Graney, CSF Bank.

Mon City Apparel is owned by Kevin Kuzma and Tammy Cramer. It is located on 5th Street between McKean Avenue and Fallowfield in Charleroi, PA. Mon City Apparel features novelty, custom and unique lifestyle designs for men, women and kids on tees, hoodies and totes. They also have a small assortment of hats and team apparel. Hours are Mon 12:30 to 7 p.m.,Tuesday - Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

MVRCC Luncheon Features The 30-Second Commercial The Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce (MVRCC) will hold a luncheon meeting on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at the Charleroi Elks Club, 301 Fallowfield Avenue, Charleroi. Registration begins for the event at 11:45 a.m. and the program will conclude promptly at 1 p.m. “This event is not closed to non-members,” said Deb Keefer, Director. “Anyone who is interested in presenting their commercial and the chance to meet other business people in the Mon Valley is welcome to attend.” Reservations are required and the cost is $15/person, non-members, $18/person and may be made by calling the Chamber office at 724-4833507, or e-mail at members@mvrchamber.org. VISA, Mastercard and Discover are accepted and on-line registration is available at www.mvrchamber.org.

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It’s a good time to be Thankful ... Enjoy your Holidays in a New Honda!

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UPCOMING EVENTS WITH THE GREATER ROSTRAVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 4th Annual Ladies Night Out – “Paris to Rome, New York to Home” Take flight with us on this first class adventure and enjoy an evening of shopping with over 30 vendors in home decor, wellness, beauty, fashion, and jewelry products, Chinese auction, giveaways, hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, run way fashion show, networking, more. All attendees will be eligible to win one of four grand prize drawings from “Paris”, “Rome”, “New York” and “Home”. The event will be held on Wednesday, November 4th at The Willow Room. First Class Tickets ($40) and Coach Tickets ($25), both include Chinese auction tickets and are available by calling the GRC at 724-929-3329.

November Greater Rostraver Chamber Luncheon Invite The last luncheon meeting of the year will take place on Tuesday, November 17, when we welcome Carol Washington, COO of Life’sWork of Western PA, a non-profit organization whose mission is to increase the quality of life of persons with disabilities and others with barriers to employment, through productive employment opportunities. Carol will address those in attendance about how businesses can benefit from a partnership with Life’sWork and how they can help and support the mission of Life’sWork in return. This informative luncheon is open to all area businesses, non-profit organizations, manufacturers and others interested in learning more about the programs offered at Life’sWork and how both on site and in-house partnerships can be facilitated. Luncheon reservations are required by calling 724-929-3329.

Rostraver Township Christmas Celebration The Rostraver Township Christmas Celebration, held in partnership with the Rostraver Twp. Lions Club, Rostraver Twp. Municipal Authority, and the Greater Rostraver Chamber of Commerce, will be held Sunday, November 22nd, 6 to 8 p.m. at the DiVrigilio Sports Complex, Recreation Drive, Belle Vernon, (near the Rostraver Twp. Municipal Building). Santa arrives by fire truck, bon fire, treat bags for the children, hot chocolate, arts and craft activities, snacks and more!

Homes for the Holiday House Tours Neighbors in the communities of Washington Township, North Belle Vernon, and Rostraver Township are organizing the community’s first ‘Festival of Homes’ Tour to be held on Sunday, December 6, 2015, from 1 – 5:30 p.m. Several homes within these regions will be decorated for the Christmas holiday and open for tours. Proceeds will benefit the Belle Vernon Area Reality Tour: A Drug Prevention Awareness Program. Tickets will be by reservation only and are available by calling 724-812-3125.Cost per ticket is $25. Tickets will be limited and will not be sold at the door.

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The Valley Seniors Club is doing a trip to see a country musical Christmas show on December 4, 2015. The cost of $85 includes transportation, dinner at the Ramada Ligonier, country Christmas show, Country Pie Shop, Old General Store, Overly's Country Light Display with a living Nativity, bonfire and much more. For information, call Marlene at 724-258-3950.

Peters Township Parks and Recreation Center is located at 700 Meredith Drive, Venetia, and can be reached at 724-942-5000. Registration is currently open for classes, which begin November 5. Zumba Gold (AGES 50+) Minimum 5 – Maximum 30 Latin/international dance inspired Zumba fitness party for seniors, beginners or others needing modifications in their exercise regimens. Improve muscle strength, posture, coordination & mobility while rocking to golden oldies, Latin sizzlers or the latest pop hits! Certified Zumba Gold Instructor: Gail Witenske. Day: Tuesday /Time: 1:15 – 2:15 p.m. Day: Thursday /Time: 10 – 11 a.m. Fee: $38 Member / $57 Non-Member

Dinner and a Show Planned at West Newton Senior Center The West Newton Senior Center presents Cathi Rhodes, a Patsy Cline tribute artist. Rhodes will be performing her Christmas show on December 1, 5:30 p.m. at 103 E. Main St., West Newton. Dinner is included in the $15 reservation. The dinner is your choice of stuffed pork chop or stuffed chicken breast, mashed potatoes, green beans, tossed salad drinks rolls, dessert. Full payment sent to the Center is your reservation. Call 724-872-4976 with questions.

Senior Luncheons at Peterswood Park Luncheons are held at the Community Recreation Center on the second Wednesday of each month from 12 - 2 p.m. At each luncheon, we provide entertainment, an interesting speaker, or interactive activity. This is a free event, but we request that you bring a covered dish or dessert to share. Bring a friend to join in on the food, fun, and entertainment! Dates: November 11, 2015 - The Wright House and Early Settlers (Speaker) December 9, 2015 - Holiday Celebration! Time: 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Cost: Free

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MVH Hosts Free Program on Innovative Approaches to Geriatric Medicine Monongahela Valley Hospital (MVH) continues its free Innovations in Medicine community programming with a talk that seniors will want to attend. Lakshmi Madduru, M.D., who is skilled in family medicine and geriatrics, will address “Innovative Approaches to Geriatric Medicine” on Monday, Nov. 16, at 6 p.m. The program will be held in Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center. Dr. Madduru sees patients at her office at 217 Main Street in Fayette City. The program is free to the public. Refreshments will be served and parking is free. To register, call 724-258-1333.

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VENETIA COMMUNITY CENTER SENIOR EVENTS Venetia Community Center, located at 800 Venetia Road in Venetia, has the following events planned: Senior lunches - 12:00 p.m. at the Venetia Community Center, 800 Venetia Road. We are sponsored by the “Washington County Aging Services and The Southwestern PA Area on Aging. These delicious lunches are prepared by the staff of the Canonsburg Senior Center and delivered by our faithful volunteers to the center. All seniors are welcome. Suggested donation is $2. Blood pressure screening is conducted from 11 am to 12 p.m. A speaker or music is provided after the luncheon for your information and pleasure. Bingo is also offered by our organization. There is only one meeting in November due to Thanksgiving. See details below: November 12 - “Thanksgiving Lunch” - Entertainment will be Debbie Will, soloist accompanied by Elizabeth Jefferies on the piano. Birthdays for November are: Jack Echenrode, Judy Heaps, Emma Houston, Mary Kotula, Loretta Stancampanio, and Lorraine Terminato. Happy birthday to all and many happy days ahead! To reserve your meal or for more information, please call Erma Grego at 724-941-6956.

CENTER IN THE WOODS SENIOR CENTER The Center in the Woods Senior Center is located at 130 Woodland Court, Brownsville, PA and can be reached at 724-938-3554. November Activities: Diabetes Presentation on Monday, Nov. 2 at 11 a.m. Gerry's Hat Day (wear your favorite hat) on Thursday, Nov. 5 Holiday Joy Paint & Sip/Silent Auction on Friday Nov. 6 at 6:30 p.m. (call for tickets at $30 each) Sing-a-long with 2 Jolly Hearts (back by popular demand!) on Friday, Nov. 13 at 11 a.m. Annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 19 at noon with vendors all morning Saturday Evening Dance on Sat. Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. with Solid Gold ($7/ticket) Red Cross Presentation and pie social (bring your favorite pie) on Monday, Nov. 23 at 11 a.m. Monthly Birthday Celebration on Friday, Nov. 27 at noon Reminder - we will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26 for Thanksgiving Day. If you would like to register for any of the presentations or want tickets for the Paint & Sip, call us at 724-938-3554! Thank you, and have a Happy Thanksgiving!!

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Local Worship Jefferson United Methodist Church, 310 Gill Hall Road, Jefferson Hills, will be offering homemade Christmas rolls: apricot, nut, and poppy seed, at $10 each. Phone orders will be taken until Sunday, December 6, 2015. To order, call 412-653-3222, option 3. Orders will be ready for pick-up on Saturday, December 12, 2015, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Also on Saturday, December 12, 2015, there will be an additional Christmas bake sale: cakes, pies, candy, cupcakes, Christmas rolls, cookie trays.

to it that is good for the entire year. If your calendar number matches the Pick 3 number drawn by the PA Lottery Commission (7 p.m. drawing, first draw, straight hit only), you win the amount of money listed on the calendar for that day. There is no limit to how many times you can win. If your number is drawn, you win. We keep the records and automatically send you a check for your winnings. The prize money breaks down as follows: • 355 days @ $50/day • 9 holidays @ $100/day • Christmas Day & New Year’s Day @ $150/day Call 412-655-3000 for more info. Lottery calendars make great gifts.

First United Methodist Church Upcoming Events

South Hills Assembly of God Upcoming Events

First United Methodist Church, 405 West Main Street, Monongahela, can be reached at 724-258-7054. Below are their upcoming events: November 3 Election Day Soup and Sandwich Lunch - Choice of soup and sandwich (cookie included). Vegetable Beef or Chicken Noodle. Ham Salad or Chicken Salad Sandwich. Eat in, takeout, and delivery. Call 724-258-7054 by 10 a.m. to place order. November 6 Friday Night Praise – 7 p.m. November 13 - Friday Night Movie, 6:30 p.m. Double header: Unbroken tells the WWII story of Olympian Lewis Zamberini. Captured by Grace tells about how broken he really was when he got home. Then God changed everything. There will be refreshments and door prizes.

South Hills Assembly of God Church, 2725 Bethel Church Road, Bethel Park, can be reached at 412835-8900. Visit them online at www.southhillsassembly.org. Below are their upcoming events: Grief Share, led by Pastor Pat Sutton, meets from 10 a.m. to noon OR 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursdays through December 12. Find help for the grieving process through this Bible-based support group. Start anytime; return for any of the classes you missed. Registration is $15. Life Recovery, confidential Christian recovery group for any addiction, open meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Find unique, one-of-a-kind gifts at the annual Joy of Christmas Craft Show from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, November 7, in the cafeteria and gym of Hillcrest Christian Academy, Bethel Park. Come and enjoy shopping at 50+ tables of handcrafted items by local vendors, bake sale and ticket auction. For more information, call 412-8544040 or visit www.hillcrestca.org. Women of Excellence, hosted by Pastor Sue Willis, meets at 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 10. Encouraging, equipping and empowering through the word of God - for women of all

Jefferson United Methodist Church Plans Holiday Bake Sale

South Park’s Nativity Church Gears Up for 2016 Lottery Calendar Fundraiser The Nativity Church 2016 Lottery Calendars will be available for purchase beginning October 15, 2015 at $30 each. The calendars are booklet form, each having a 3-digit number assigned

ages. Theme: You! Are a Kingdom Woman. Light refreshments, fellowship, worship, the Word, and group discussion. Free childcare available if preregistered with Sue at ext. 147. Hillcrest Christian Academy will present their annual Veterans Day program, at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11, in the sanctuary of South Hills Assembly. Our children will celebrate those who have served our country in its endless preservation of American freedom. HonorBound Men's Ministry will hold a free men's fellowship breakfast 9-11 a.m. Saturday, November 14. Enjoy breakfast, testimonies and fellowship. Lunch Bunch Bible Study and luncheon for ages 65+ meets from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, November 19. Cost is $6 and includes lunch. RSVP by November 17. "Glorify, Jesus Be Glorified," a

Hearts to Worship women's event, from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, November 20 featuring worship, banners, communion and testimonies. Childcare provided upon request. CommuniTea, a monthly women's Bible study/fellowship for all ages, meets from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, December 4. Hosted by Pastor Sue Willis with a variety of teachers/speakers. Theme: Favor. RSVP. Free childcare available if pre-registered with Sue at ext. 147. Jingle in the City, a dramatic Christmas musical, will be presented by the Fine Arts Department at 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December 11, 12 and 13. Visit a 1940s city in New York, hear your favorite Christmas carols and songs set to a big band beat, a beautiful telling of the nativity story, and much more. Admission is free; a free-will offering will be taken.

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Bethel Park’s St. Valentine Church Offers ChristLife Series

“Grieving Through the Holidays” Seminar Offered at Crossroads Ministries

St. Valentine Church in Bethel Park invites everyone to our ChristLife Series that will begin on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 5 p.m. and continues every Sunday evening until the last session on February 21. You do not have to be Catholic to attend. This series is for everyone 18 years of age or older to begin or renew a personal relationship with Jesus. After a complimentary dinner at 5 p.m., there will be a welcome and prayer at 5:45 followed by teaching at 6 p.m. Then we will all share dessert and have small group discussions that will conclude at 7:30 p.m. Registration begins November 8. To register, please contact Mrs. Natalie O’Loughlin, our Pastoral Associate, who may be reached at 412-831-6466 or noloughlin@stvals.org.

Generally holidays are filled with family gatherings and excitement. But for many people struggling with the death of a loved one, the approaching holiday season may be a difficult time, full of painful reminders that emphasize their sense of loss. To assist individuals and families who find themselves in this circumstance, Crossroads Ministries will offer a free seminar titled “Grieving Through the Holidays” on Saturday, November 7, 2015 from 9 a.m. - noon. It is designed to bring help and hope for enduring the holidays without your loved ones. Everyone is welcome. To reserve your place or for more information, please contact Al Finney at al@crsmin.com or call 724-3481620. Crossroads Ministries is located at 81 Walter Long Road in Finleyville, one mile south of Trax Farms overlooking Route 88. Please visit our website – www.crsmin.com .

Guest Speakers Announced at Revival Services in Charleroi Revival Services will be held at Mel Hileman Ministries located in the Full Gospel Fellowship Church at 10th Street and Upper Crest Avenue in Charleroi, PA from Nov. 19-22 at 7 p.m. with services on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Guest speakers will minister at every service with Rev. Mel Hileman praying for the sick at a Miracle Service on Friday, Nov. 20. Rev. John Sethman will kick it off on Thursday, Nov. 19. Rev. Henry Frain will preach at Friday’s Miracle Service with “Bro” Mel praying for the sick. Rev. Tom Ravasio will minister on Saturday the 21. Brother Albert Bashur will teach Sunday morning; Rev. Michael Peterson will minister Sunday evening. Special music will be provided by Sandy Bashur on Thursday and Sunday; BJ Collins and 70 X 7 will be leading praise and worship on Friday and Saturday; soloist Albert Bashur will minister at every service. All are welcome to attend. Come and be refreshed in the presence of The Lord.

Gospel Alliance Church Upcoming Events Gospel Alliance Church, 1011 Fells Church Road, Belle Vernon can be reached at 724-823-0453 or online at gospelalliancechurch.org. Below are their upcoming events: Recurring Events Family Night Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Awesome Adventures AWANA [2 year olds – 6th grade] 6:30 p.m. - Little Adventures Nursery [birth-age 4], 6:30 p.m. - Student Youth Group [grades 6-12], 6:45 p.m. - Men’s Growth Group, 6:45 p.m. - Women’s Growth Group, 6:45 p.m. - Adult Prayer Growth Group. GriefShare: Those struggling with loss of a loved one are invited to come join this support group that meets every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Upcoming Events Family & Friends Sunday November 1st - You’re invited to come be our guest for a Sunday. We treat you with coffee and donuts, too, so come take a tour, ask questions, and check out all the possibilities for you and your

family to grow! 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. “Broken Into Beautiful” November 7th – 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Women’s Conference with Gwen Smith. Register online @ gospelalliancechurch.org. Sunday with the Vice President of Oversees Ministry Tim Crouch. November 15th - Come hear what God is doing in and through Alliance missions all over the world! 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. Baptism Sunday: November 22nd Come celebrate this outward sign of an inward change in the life of these Jesus followers! 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. Thanksgiving Eve Communion Service: November 25th 6:30 p.m.

Windover Hills United Methodist Church Upcoming Events There are many exciting things happening at Windover Hills United Methodist Church in November. Our youth group for 6th to 12th graders meets on Sunday nights at 6 p.m. and our kid's Bible Club for 3rd to 5th graders meets twice a month on Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Our Men's Ministry meets on Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. and our Women's Ministry meets on Monday nights at 7 p.m. These groups are open to all persons who desire to come and grow in the Lord. Our kid's choir meets on Thursday's at 6:45 p.m. and our adult choir meets right afterwards at 7:30 p.m. Our 9 a.m. praise team meets on Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. for practice and our 6 p.m. praise team meets on Saturdays at 5:15 p.m. for practice. We are always looking for new vocalists and musicians to join our groups. As we look forward to the Christmas season, we will be performing once again our original production titled, "Precious Emmanuel." It will be performed on Friday, 12/11 at 7 p.m., Saturday 12/12 at 6 p.m., and Sunday 12/13 at 11 a.m. This is free and open to the public. On Christmas Eve we will have three services. We will have our first ever family contemporary service at 4 p.m., our traditional candlelight service at 7

p.m., and our communion, candlelight and choir service at 9 p.m. On Christmas Day we will have a family friendly service at 10am. Kids are invited to bring their favorite gifts and to share them with the congregation as we sing some of our favorite Christmas hymns. We invite you to find out more about what God is doing here at Windover Hills UMC by visiting our website at www.windoverhills.com. We are located at 6751 Ridge Road in South Park. You can call for more information by calling 412-653-6899.

‘Paint for a Change’ Initiative Brings a Refreshed Look to South Park’s Peters Creek Baptist Church

Paint for a Change

Community members and local businesses teamed up to bring a welldeserved aesthetic makeover to Peters Creek Baptist Church in South Park, PA on October 2 and 3, 2015. David Richie Jr. — owner of D.L. Richie Paint ’n Decorating Center based in Bethel Park — and his team volunteered their time, while the PPG Pittsburgh Paints ® brand donated the paint and materials to the project. Nearly 25 other church and community volunteered to repaint hallways, bathrooms and a multi-purpose room that is used as a classroom for various children’s programs.

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Animals Blessed at Finleyville’s St. Francis Church By Paul Chasko Animals of all kinds, big and small, showed up on the grounds of Saint Francis of Assisi Church in Finleyville on October 4 to be blessed by Bishop William J. Winter. History tells us that St. Francis of Assisi loved animals and often brought them food and cared for them. In fact, he is known as the patron saint of animals. An unusual custom has grown out of St. Francis’s fondness for animals. Whenever a Bishop visits St. Francis Church in Finleyville (most always on the day of Confirmation), he is asked to bless the animals that are brought on the grounds of the church. On October 4, Bishop Winters upheld this custom. The lawns next to St. Francis Finley Hall was crowded with big dogs, little dogs, short dogs, tall dogs, cats in cages and a horse. Bishop Winters blessed them all.

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Pet lovers line up to have their “friends” blessed by the Bishop.

The big and the small are all blessed by the Bishop.

Bishop Winter Confirms 19 Young Men and Women By Paul Chasko Bishop William J. Winters of the Pittsburgh Diocese confirmed 19 young men and women in St. Francis of Assisi Church in Finleyville on Sunday, October 4. The church was filled with sponsors, well-wishers and parishioners interested in being part of the occasion. Catholic Confirmation is a sacrament that binds recipients more closely to the church through the power of the Holy Spirit. The Rite involves the laying on of hands and anointing the recipient with Holy Chrism (aromatic oil), both done by the Bishop. The following young men and women received Confirmation during the Mass celebration. Brandon Bodner Lexi Bove Ashley Ficorilli Adam Fogle Kylie Gosliak Gavin Karnbauer

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Father Robert Boyle (seated) and Bishop Winter await the Confirmation candidates in the vestibule of St. Francis of Assisi Church with Lou Merolli.

Erich Kupecz Courtney Maimone Eric Obringer Joseph Pisarcik Eli Schoedel Gabriella Seiler Daniel Sentner Maeve Sentner Felicity Sillman Jordan Sinz Tanner Smida James Weldon Noah Zelinsky

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Local People News Local Doctor and Author Raises Money for Smile Train Charity Dr. Ted Steliotes, an award-winning dentist with a thriving practice in McMurray, PA, adds an engaging new storybook to his line of children’s literature, titled, “I Sure Do! Bedtime.” Recommended for children up to age 7, “I Sure Do! Bedtime” teaches children to anticipate getting a good night’s rest by going through a routine. The book follows the beloved bedtime rituals of children and parents everywhere: taking a bath, packing the next day’s school bag, saying prayers, and cuddling a favorite stuffed animal. Each page of the story shows routines that families enjoy when getting ready for bed, and each ends with the statement, “I sure do!” Dr. Steliotes, who has been writing children’s books for several years, cites his toddler son, Leonidas, as his inspiration. “I’ve always loved to write, but now that I have a son, I’m excited to continue my dream of telling stories and sharing the world with him,” said Dr. Steliotes. Proceeds from the “I Sure Do” series are being donated to the Smile Train organization. Smile Train is an international children’s charity that provides free cleft lip and/or palate surgery for children in 87 countries. Local doctors are trained and funded through Smile Train, and they repair cleft lips and palates through a simple surgery. This repair gives these children the ability to more easily breathe, eat, and talk, as well as the opportunity to live a normal life that they otherwise may be denied. To learn more, visit his website at http://www.drtedsbooks.com or his Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/drtedbooks.

Primary Care Practice Manager Raelynn Jackson Receives State Award Mon Valley Community Health Services, Inc. (MVCHS) is proud to announce Ms. Raelynn Jackson, Practice Manager for MVCHS Primary Care, has been awarded the Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers (PACHC) “2015 APEX Innovation Award,” in recognition of her innovative approach to the enhancement and delivery of quality patient care. Ms. Jackson’s innovative programs include “Meds 2 Beds,” in partnership with Monongahela Valley Hospital and Raelynn Jackson Dierkens Pharmacy. This free service provides patient’s medications right to their door following discharge from the hospital and includes one-on-one consultation with a pharmacist to ensure patients have a complete understanding of their medication. This is the second year in a row an MVCHS employee has been honored by the Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers. Last year, Aislynn Jenkins, Physician Assistant for MVCHS was the recipient of the PACHC “2014 Outstanding Primary Care Clinician Award,” in recognition of her significant contribution in the delivery of primary care to a vulnerable population, thereby improving access and outcomes of care. Ms. Jackson is an Allied Health Instructor for Douglas Education Center in Monessen, PA. Her professional achievements include The Merck Vaccination Award, Medical Assistant Certification, and Marketplace Navigator Certification. Mon Valley Community Health Services, Inc. operates a Federally Qualified Health Center in Monessen, serving over 3,300 families and individuals throughout the Mon Valley area.

Three Boy Scouts Honored in Eagle Scout Ceremony By Paul Chasko It isn’t every day that a Boy Scout Troop honors a fellow scout that is receiving the Eagle Scout award, but to bestow the honor on three scouts at the same time from the same troop is rare. Troop 1452 BSA is sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church of Finleyville and is an extremely active scout troop. For over a century, the BSA has helped build the future leaders of this country by fostering a program that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of citizenship and develops personal fitness. The three young men honored at this ceremony by earning BSA’s highest award demonstrate the culmination of their successful participation. Lucas Alan Baldesberger is the son of Kerrie and Richard Baldesberger and is a member of Saint Francis of Assisi Church in Finleyville. He is a graduate of Ringgold High School Class of 2015 where he was Co-Valedictorian. Lucas will attend the University of Akron and study corrosive engineering. Daniel Farquhar is the son of Marlene and Jesse Farquhar. Daniel is a graduate of Ringgold High School Class of 2015 where he graduated with Honors. Daniel will attend the University of Pennsylvania where he will study computer engineering. Jonathan Terrence Simmons is the son of Kimberly and Terrence Simmons and is a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Finleyville. He is a graduate of Ringgold High School Class of 2015 where he graduated with Honors. Jonathan will attend Slippery Rock University, studying physical therapy and biology. The Eagle award ceremony for these three young men was attended by parents, relatives, friends and well-wishers. Congratulatory certificates from various local and state officials were on display at the ceremony. Go to our website at messengerpaper.com for more extensive bios on Lucas Daniel and Jonathan.

Surprise 70th Birthday Party Honors Diana Wilkes On Saturday, August 15, 2015, Diana Wilkes’ family threw her a surprise 70th birthday party. She was really astounded!

Diana poses with her four sons: Bill Wilkes, Robert Wilkes, Donald Wilkes and Kenny Wilkes.

Diana is with her six grandchildren: Amber Wilkes, KJ Wilkes, Ashlee Wilkes, Bryce Wilkes, Abby Wilkes, and Brady Wilkes on her lap. She actually has seven grandchildren, but Tyler Wilkes was not available for the picture.

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Recent Local Death Notices ANTHONY, Donna M. (Phillips), 60, of Clairton, died September 16. Arrangements by William Bautz Funeral Home in New Eagle. BALL, Ann C., 91, of Roscoe, died September 29. Arrangements by Melenyzer Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. in Roscoe. BANKS, Jacqueline (Kirtley), 51, of Castle Shannon, died October 1. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. BECKER, Robert F., 90, of Baldwin Borough, died September 23. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. BILITSKI, John Ronald, 74, of Roscoe, died September 19. Arrangements by Melenyzer Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. in Roscoe. BULLOCK, John W., 58, of Whiteville, NC (formerly of Pleasant Hills), died October 13. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township. BURGAN, Betty, 88, of Finleyville, died October 13. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. BUTELA, George R., 86, of Baldwin Borough, died September 19. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township. CARROLL, Regis K., 80, of Bethel Park, died October 7. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township. CASAMASSA, Shirley Ann, 84, of Whitehall, died September 26. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. COCCAGNO, Joseph Nello, 50, of Bethel Park, died October 11. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. CONLEY, Ryan W., 18, of West Mifflin, died October 8. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. COOPER, John C., 90, of Carroll Township, died October 4. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home &

Cremation Services in Charleroi. COULTER, Patrick Ryan, 36, of New Eagle, died September 4. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. DICKER, Patricia F., 90, of Bethel Park, died October 10. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. ELLS, George J., 68, of South Park, died September 30. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township. FELIX, June Faith, 72, of South Park, died September 25. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township. FRAUENS, Gloria, 90, of Finleyville, died September 28. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. GRANDA, Bonnie E., 40, of West Brownsville, died September 28. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi. GREIN, Audrey M., 87, of Finleyville, died October 2. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. HALLER, Martin N., 90, of Baldwin, died September 21. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. HOLCOMB, Richard N., 92, of Smithton, died October 14. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi. HOLDEN, Mary, 93, of West Mifflin, died September 20. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. HOLMQUIST, Catherine Marie “Katie”, of Bethel Park, died September 29. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. HOLTZ, Eleanor, 79, of Monongahela, died September 1. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. JONES, Jack Leroy, 87, of Roscoe, died September 28. Arrangements by Melenyzer Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. in Roscoe. JUARIN, Stephen R., 47, of South Park, died September 22. Arrangements by

Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township. KIBLER, Elizabeth (Betty), 85, of Fallowfield Township, died September 23. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi. KOCH, Audrey A., 86, of Bethel Park, died September 23. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township. KONOPELSKI, Richard “Mike”, 76, of Pleasant Hills, died October 14. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. LONGO, Anthony, 74, of Charleroi, died October 12. Arrangements by SchrockHogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi. McDONOUGH, Michael P., 69, of Charleroi, died October 9. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi. MIELNICKI, Daniel, 81, of South Park, died September 17. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills MINSTER, Eleanor Ruth, 89, of Brentwood, died September 21. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. ORNOT, Walter J., 90, of New Eagle. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi. PAVER, Anna, 88, of Finleyville, died September 18. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. PERZAK, Sally J., 83, of Pleasant Hills, died September 23. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township. POIRIER, Marian (Elborne), 75, of Pleasant Hills, died September 29. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. POPP, Joseph Jr., 59, of Monongahela, Carroll Township, died September 2. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. PROUD, Mary (Coyne), 82, of Jefferson Hills (formerly of West Mifflin) died September 16. Arrangements by

Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. RAUENSWINTER, Robert “Bob”, 89, of Kennerdell, PA (formerly of Brentwood). Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. ROGERS, Betty, 96, of West Mifflin, died October 13. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. SEWCHOK, Nicholas, 67, of West Newton (formerly of Finleyville), died October 11. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. SIMMONS, Shirley Joan, 86, of Charleroi, died October 11. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi. STASICHA, Carl “Cuddy” Sr., 95, of Charleroi, died September 26. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi. STEFANOV, James Thomas, 67, of Orlando, FL (formerly of Baldwin Borough), died September 23. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. TRIMBATH, Donald L. Sr., 89, of Pleasant Hills (formerly of Auburn CA), died September 19. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. TUTENA, Mary Luckasevic, 103, of Charleroi, died September 26. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi. WIATROWSKI, Zygmunt F., “Ziggy”, 90, of West Mifflin, died September 19. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township. WOZNIAK, JoAnn (Miller), 82, of Charleroi, died October 2. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi. YANKOVICH, Margaret M., 96, of South Park, died October 5. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township.

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YOUR HEALTH Prepare To Stay Healthy During the Flu Season “Influenza is preventable,” says David Weber, M.D. director of Infectious Diseases at Monongahela Valley Hospital. “We encourage everyone six months of age and older to get the flu vaccine. It is important to get the vaccine every year because the viruses change from each flu season to the next.” What is the Flu? Influenza is a highly contagious illness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people with the flu can spread it to others up to 6 feet away. It is mainly spread by droplets produced when people with the illness cough, sneeze or even talk. The droplets can pass through the air or they may rest on a surface or object and infect healthy people when they breathe them into their lungs or touch germ-filled surfaces.

When is the Flu Contagious? “It is simply impossible to avoid situations where we can be exposed to the virus during flu season since people can spread the virus before symptoms appear,” Dr. Weber cautioned. The flu can be passed from person to person before infected people even know that they are sick. Symptoms begin one to four days after the virus enters the body. People with the flu can infect others beginning one day before their symptoms develop and up to five or seven days after becoming ill.

What are the Symptoms and Complications? People with the flu often experience some or all of the symptoms below: • Fever or feeling feverish with chills

(although not everyone with the flu has a fever) • Cough • Sore throat • Fatigue • Runny or stuffy nose • Muscle or body aches • Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults. Most healthy adults who get the flu recover in less than two weeks. Serious life-threatening complications can occasionally occur in the young and healthy adults. However, people ages 65 and older or those with chronic medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes and heart disease and pregnant women or young children are considered high risk and can experience serious complications. Some of the complications can be life threatening and result in death.

The Importance of the Vaccine According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the flu vaccine can reduce the chances of getting the flu by 70 to 90 percent. Approximately two weeks after the vaccine is given, antibodies are produced in the body. These antibodies protect against infection with the viruses that are in the vaccine. “The flu vaccine is the best defense people have against the virus,” said Dr. Weber. “It can keep people from getting the virus and reduce the risk of serious complications. Now is the time to get the vaccine so that there is enough time for the antibodies to build up before the flu season arrives in full force.” The flu vaccine is available in most primary care physician and internal medicine physician offices and walk-in, urgent care centers.

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Monongahela Valley Hospital Is One of Few Hospital’s in Nation Providing Genetic Risk Assessment Prior to Mammograms Monongahela Valley Hospital (MVH) is one of only a few hospitals in the United States that automatically assesses a genetic risk for breast cancer prior to a woman’s screening mammogram. “Every hospital is trying to offer genetic testing for breast cancer, but Monongahela Valley Hospital has set up a program to capture screening patients when they go in for their routine mammograms,” Julia A. Smith, M.D., Ph.D., told a standing room only audience at MVH’s 26th Annual Medical Staff Symposium on Oct. 21. Dr. Smith is the clinical director of the Cancer Screening Program of the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center at New York University Medical Center. “You assess a woman’s risk at Stage

Zero — before cancer has even been identified,” explained Dr. Smith. “By assessing the genetic risk, Monongahela Valley Hospital is making people aware of their risk who may never even have been aware that one existed for them. They are able to have their breast cancer risk evaluated prior to their mammogram and that’s unusual.” Dr. Smith was one of four national speakers who participated in MVH’s Medical Symposium titled, “Update in Cancer Management.” Monongahela Valley Hospital is in the process of creating a Breast Care Center that will be under the direction of breast surgeon Natalie Furgiuele, M.D., F.A.C.S. Prior to a woman’s screening mammogram, a member of MVH’s breast

Monongahela Valley Hospital Offers Cancer Prevention and Awareness Events Many people know that October is National Breast Cancer Month, but Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Charles L. and Rose Sweeny Melenyzer Pavilion and Regional Cancer Center sponsors many annual education and screening events that are related to many cancers besides just breast cancer. Listed below are some events to keep in mind: • Lung Cancer Screening and Education program. For the first time, MVH is offering a lung cancer program scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 6 p.m. Dr. Zahalsky, Pulmonologist Surinder K. Aneja, M.D., and Radiologist Adil Chaudry, M.D., will discuss all aspects of lung cancer including the screening process, interventions and therapies. Reservations are required. Call 724-258-1333. • Mamm and Glamm. One of MVH’s most popular screening events that includes a stress-free mammogram combined with a day of free pampering. The event will be held Sat. April 16, 2016 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at HealthPLEX Imaging at the Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. Appointments are required. Call 724-379-1911. • Each spring, the Hospital offers a free Skin Cancer Screening. Members of the community can meet with a dermatologist to have suspicious moles or skin marks examined free of charge. For the 2016 date, in the winter ,visit mvhcancercenter.com. • A Colorectal Cancer Education & Screening is held annually. A distinguished panel of physicians and medical professionals discuss the importance of early detection and regular exams. Each participant receives a free take-home colorectal screening kit. • Prostate Education and Screening Program. Each September, MVH sponsors a free program that emphasizes the importance of early detection and provides free exams for participants as well as blood tests for the prostate specific antigen (PSA).

care team performs the risk assessment by asking a series of questions that help determine the risk of developing breast cancer. Based on the risk assessment, genetic testing may be suggested. MVH offers a 25-gene panel of which BRCA1 and 2 are included. These find cancers that overlap with breast cancer including colon, endometrial, pancreatic melanoma and ovarian cancers. People are born with the BRCA1 (breast cancer gene 1) and BRCA2 (breast cancer gene 2) genes. When functioning normally, these genes do not pose any risk to a person's health. However, some people may be born with or experience mutations of the BRCA genes. Though researchers are still uncertain what causes changes in these genes, those who have BRCA mutations have a 50 to 85 percent

chance of developing breast cancer. It is relatively uncommon to have an inherited BRCA gene mutation — as the BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations are responsible for only approximately 5 percent of breast cancers. Genetic testing is usually a three-step process. • Identification of those at risk and offering testing • A blood test, or buccal smear, where cells are swabbed from the mouth, is performed • A discussion of the test results between the person and the physician “What Monongahela Valley Hospital is doing is very important,” said Dr. Smith. “They are assessing risk among people who never had cancer so that they can intervene early. That’s very important.”

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Innovations in Medicine Lakshmi Madduru, M.D., Family Practice and Geriatrics, will discuss “Innovative approaches to geriatric medicine”

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MONONGAHELA VALLEY HOSPITAL NOVEMBER EVENTS Monongahela Valley Hospital is sponsoring a variety of informative programs this month. Many of the events will be held in the hospital’s Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center (ECC) unless otherwise noted. NOV. 2 – BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP2 – 4 p.m., Hospital, 7-East Family Room. The group meets the first Monday of each month. For more information, call 724-258-1704. NOV. 3, 4 AND 5 – MANAGING YOUR DIABETES8:30 – 11:30 a.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. This educational program is designed to help you with diabetes self-management. You will learn, “What is diabetes?” Other topics include the importance of controlling your blood sugars, diabetes medications, lifestyle changes, meal planning and methods to reduce your risk of complications. To register, call 724-258-1483. NOV. 3, 10, 17 AND 24 – SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAM 6 - 8 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Room 120. Classes are offered at no charge to Primary Care Resource Center (PCRC) patients, MVH employees and anyone with a referral from an MVH-affiliated primary care physician. For all others, the cost for the complete program is $20. To register, call 724-258-1932. NOV. 5 – HEALTHY EATING SUPERMARKET TOUR 4 – 6 p.m., Giant Eagle in Finleyville. Health care professionals from Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology will conduct the tours recognizing Diabetes Awareness Day and discussing “Holiday Meal Planning.” To register, call 724-258-1483. NOV. 5 – MENTAL WELLNESS RESOURCES AND SUPPORT: A COMMUNITY PERSPECTIVE 6 p.m. Local resources and support for those who may feel life spinning out of control. This

presentation concludes the free Mental Wellness Series led by partners Monongahela Valley Hospital and Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services, Inc. To register, call 724-2581333. NOV. 6 – AARP DRIVER SAFETY REFRESHER COURSE 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., ECC. The nation’s first and largest classroom driver improvement course specially designed for motorists age 50 and older.The cost is $15 per person for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Preregistration is required, call 724-258-1333. NOV. 9 – ADVANCED CARBOHYDRATE COUNTING 9 - 11 a.m., ECC. This program is a diabetes self-management class designed to educate you on how to count carbohydrate content of food to improve blood sugar control. To register, call 724-258-1483. NOV. 9 AND 23 – SUICIDE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP 6 p.m., ECC. This support group is a fourmonth program that meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Registration is required by calling 724268-1144. NOV. 10 — LUNG CANCER SCREENING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM 6 p.m., ECC. Join Andrew Zahalsky, M.D., director of Medical Oncology; Surinder Aneja, M.D., Internal/Pulmonary Medicine and Adil Chaudry, M.D., director of Radiology, at this free educational program when they discuss the more recent advancements in the early detection and treatment of lung cancer. Current and former smokers age 55 and older are encouraged to attend. To register, call 724-258-1333. NOV. 10 – RSDS SUPPORT GROUP 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., ECC. The Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSDS) Support Group is free and open to all persons with RSDS or related illnesses. For

more information, call 724-929-9492. NOV. 10 – BETTER BREATHERS CLUB 2 – 3 p.m., ECC. Carrie Murt, a respiratory therapist of Advacare Home Services will discuss Living Safely with Oxygen. This club is free and open to all adults and their families, friends or caregivers who want to learn or share information about living well with breathing issues. This group meets the second Tuesday of every month. For more information, call 724-258-1932. NOV. 10 – ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP 6 p.m., ECC. This free support group meets the second Tuesday of each month. To register, call 724-258-1333. NOV. 11 – PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP 6 p.m., ECC. All prostate cancer patients, families and caregivers are invited to attend. For more information, call 724-292-9404. NOV. 11 – TALK WITH A DOC: COMMON FOOT AND ANKLE AILMENTS7 p.m., Mt. Lebanon Public Library, 16 Castle Shannon Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15228. William DeCarbo, M.D., orthopedic surgeon, will present a free program to discuss the symptoms and causes of common ankle ailments. He will also discuss various treatments to calm or eliminate pain caused by these ailments. Please call to register at 724258-1333. THURSDAY, NOV. 12 - DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP HOLIDAY DINNER 5 – 8 p.m., ECC. This annual holiday dinner is hosted for individuals diagnosed with diabetes, and a support person may attend. Reservations are required, and the cost is $7.50 per person. Those interested in attending must receive an invitation by calling the Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology at 724258-1483. NOV. 13 – “IN THE BAG” PURSE SALE 8 a.m., ECC. Spice up your outerwear with a pop of color with a new purse before the holidays or pick up a gift for that special someone on your Christmas list. For more information, call 724-258-1167. NOV. 16 – GIFT SHOP HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE 8 a.m., Gift Shop, main hospital. Enjoy refreshments and get some of your holiday shopping done. Select merchandise will be on sale, today only. For more information, call 724-258-1167. NOV. 16 – INNOVATIONS IN MEDICINE: NEW APPROACHES

TO GERIATRIC MEDICINE 6 p.m. Lakshmi Madduru, M.D., family practitioner, will discuss the latest advances in geriatric medicine and strategies to prevent falls. To register, call 724-258-1333. NOV. 17, 18 AND 19 – MANAGING YOUR DIABETES 6 – 9 p.m., ECC. This educational program is designed to help you with diabetes self-management. You will learn, “What is diabetes?” Other topics include the importance of controlling your blood sugars, diabetes medications, lifestyle changes, meal planning and methods to reduce your risk of complications. To register, call 724-258-1483. NOV. 19 – STROKE SUPPORT GROUP 1 – 3 p.m., ECC. The group meets the last Thursday of each month. For more information, call 724-2581455. NOV. 19 – OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP 2 – 3:30 p.m., ECC. The group meets the third Thursday of every other month. For more information, call 724258-1773. NOV. 19 – PUBLIC FIRST-AID INSTRUCTION 6 – 8 p.m., ECC. Adult first aid classes are offered by the hospital in conjunction with Valley Health and Safety Training Center (VHSTC). The $30 fee is payable to VHSTC and advance registration is required by calling 724-684-9536. NOV. 19-20 – AUXILIARY $5 JEWELRY SALE 8 a.m., ECC. The Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Health Resources, Inc. is sponsoring a $5 jewelry sale with a variety of costume jewelry available for purchase. For more information, call 724-258-1167. NOV. 23 – ANNUAL LIGHT-UP NIGHT 6:30 p.m. Join MVH as we kickoff the holiday season with our 31st Annual Light-Up Night in the Hospital’s Central Plaza. Entertainment, hot chocolate, Christmas carols, and an opportunity to tell Santa and Mrs. Claus what’s on your Christmas list. Homemade baked goods and raffle tickets for decorative Christmas items. NOV. 24 – ADULT CPR INSTRUCTION 6 - 9 p.m., ECC. Adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) classes are offered by Monongahela Valley Hospital in conjunction with Valley Health and Safety Training Center (VHSTC). The $40 fee is payable to VHSTC and advance registration is required by calling 724-684-9536.

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Insights on your Emotional Health with Don Zandier, Psychologist How to Improve Your Relationship Immediately It’s very simple…...the first step is to STOP all efforts to try to improve your partner. It just doesn’t work. Ask yourself, “In the time I have been trying to improve my partner, how much progress has my partner made?” Your response will likely be, “He/she hasn’t made any progress at all.” Next, ask your partner, who has also been trying to change you, how much progress you’ve made. Your partner will likely answer, “No progress at all.” Unless you have a great relationship or amazing rapport with your significant other, you will not listen to your partner’s criticism of your behaviors. Instead, you will do the opposite and resist change. As the cliché goes, “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink.” Here’s an example: A woman who dearly loved her sick horse was told by the vet that she needed to keep the horse hydrated or he would perish. So, she worked diligently at keeping water available but her horse refused to drink. She increased her efforts to the point of pushing a bucket of water under her horse’s nose. The horse objected, reared up, and knocked the woman over, nearly breaking her neck. The woman then decided that she would simply leave the water out and available for the horse to drink. A few days later, the horse did drink, and survived. Moral of the story: If you do not want your neck broken by your partner, stop trying to make him/her drink. For more information, you can reach Don Zandier at 412-833-1800 or visit the website www.enlighttreatment.com

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Monongahela Valley Hospital received five stars for the quality of its treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Gallbladder Removal Surgery six years in a row (2011-2016) from Healthgrades. A five-star rating indicates that Monongahela Valley Hospital’s clinical outcomes are statistically significantly better than expected when treating COPD or when its medical teams perform gallbladder removal surgery. Every year, Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance at nearly 4,500 hospitals nationwide for 33 of the most common inpatient procedures and conditions. MVH’s commitment to providing care to patients with COPD also has been recognized by other prestigious organizations. In 2014, MVH received accreditation from The Joint Commission in Advanced Disease Specific Certification in COPD. MVH's Primary Care Resource Center (PCRC) played a key role in the Healthgrades and Joint Commission

distinctions. The hospital established the PCRC to better serve patients by reducing readmissions of chronic diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and congestive heart failure (CHF). In terms of gall bladder surgery, the surgeons at Monongahela Valley Hospital have four state-of-the-art operating suites which opened in 2012. Each of the suites offers the most advanced equipment, information technology and lighting. By having the suites, MVH can attract some of the most talented young surgeons including those who are skilled in noninvasive surgical techniques. For its analysis, Healthgrades evaluated approximately 40 million Medicare inpatient records for nearly 4,500 shortterm acute care hospitals nationwide, and assessed hospital performance relative to each of 33 common conditions and procedures. Healthgrades recognizes a hospital’s quality achievements for cohortspecific performance, specialty area performance, and overall clinical quality.

SENIORS FOR SAFE DRIVING UPCOMING EVENTS Seniors for Safe Driving presents highway safety education programs for seniors 55 years of age and older. The programs are certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The successful completion of the program makes senior drivers eligible for a 5% discount on their automobile insurance premiums, across the board, for a period of three years. Receiving this discount is mandated by Pennsylvania state law. If you have never participated in a senior driving program before, you must attend a two-day class. To qualify for a one-day program, you must have attended a senior driving program in the past. Upcoming Classes: November 19, 2015, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Rec Dept of Upper St Clair, Upper St Clair, PA 15241 December 9, 2015, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Redstone Highlands, N. Huntingdon, PA 15642 December 16, 2015, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Carnegie Library, McKeesport, PA 15132 To register for a class call: 1-800-559-4880 or 724-283-0245. To register online, visit www.seniorsforsafedriving.com

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District X of the Garden Club Federation of PA held its Annual Meeting on Friday September 25, 2015 at the South Hills Country Club in Pittsburgh, PA. Clubs that comprise District X include Charleroi Garden Club; Garden Club of Munhall; Green Gardeners (Uniontown); Giant Oaks Garden Club (McMurray); Mon Valley Garden Club (California/Coal Center); Pleasant Hills Garden Club; Town and Country Garden Club of Rices Landing; Uniontown Flower Club; and Valley Garden Club (Belle Vernon). Following a formal dinner, each club’s president gave a summary of their year’s activities and awards for accomplishments were presented. The Tribune Review's Doug Oster spoke with a presentation titled ‘Easy- to-Grow Perennial Gardens’ of which just any gardener should be able to grow easily and well. Pleasant Hills Garden Club is celebrating its 75th Anniversary and was presented with a cake honoring the occasion, which was enjoyed by all for dessert. The event ended with the awarding of the 50-50 and raffle basket winnings.

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Recent Local Real Estate Transactions Seller BALDWIN BOROUGH Estate of Anthony Carl Martinez Federal National Mortgage Assn. Marta DiMarcantonio et al. Patricia Lombardi Sharon Jackson BKM Homes L.P. Grace Filice Cherrie Bastidas Donness Artman Mark Loposky Vincent Capane II Eric Seifert Estate of Joseph John Dominick Anto Tomasic et al. Michael DiNatale Wayne Betz Howard Riley Neil Wright Jacqueline Weber Joshua Japalucci Joseph Pacella Julia E Johnson Germeyer Eileen Gimper Chandra Newpane Estate of Shirley Mae Burkholder Michael Kotyk Jean Yu Christiana Trust trustee Anthony Piccolo Christine Galiszewski Brian Bosle Federal National Mortgage Assn. Laura Gorecki Estate of Linda Kaufman

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Mario and Bernice Rudolph Jolene Schneider and William Schneider Jr. Dylvan Schimmel David and Elizabeth Azzolina Patricia Apuzzo Christopher Wilson Barbara and Heather Kraus Jeremy O’Halloran Trudy Eiden trustee David Soltis Rod Diamkia and Christina Lynn Shy Federal National Mortgage Assn. Tek Bahadur and Khina Tamang

4219 Colonial Park Drive $227,000. 4003 Dalewood St. and Brentridge Av $165,550. 3800 Lanmore Ave. $115,000. 3263 Shadyway Drive $84,250. 3303 Spangler Ave. $53,000. 107 Van Wyck Ave. $84,900. 2805 Brentwood Ave. $57,500. 20 Graper St. $85,000. 3031 Villawood Ave. $108,500. 37 W. Willock Road $95,000. 303 Dailey Road $163,500. 123-125 E. Willock Road $1,896 by sheriff’s deed. 3979 Tuxey Ave. $165,000.

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3749 Brownsville Road $125,000. 456 E. Garden Road $62,000. 429 Jacobson Drive $134,900. 219 Newburn Ave. $154,500. 218 Threnhauser Road $89,500. 14 W. Bellecrest Ave. $21,500 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $48,941) by sheriff’s deed. 27 W. Francis Ave. $128,950. 42 W. Garden Road $86,900. 4020 Brownsville Road $199,000. 437 Jacobson Drive $91,000. 112 Munsey Ave. $82,500.

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DONORA Sara Phillips ARH Properties LLC Rachel Bohon Dwain Johnson William Villarreal US Bank NA trustee Clifford Yerkey et al. Adam Szewczyk Beatrice Salat Robert Andrews

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Chelsey Heath Estate of Elvira Altomari Barbara Plevel Kimberly Johnson Jon Capacasa Dwayne Murphy Jr.

Arnolds Sales & Rentals LLC Rachel Jones Thomas and Tamara Bojsen Arnolds Sales & Rentals LLC Robert Zynosky Raymond Church

413 1/2 Motheral Ave. 1100 Watkins St. 313 Balazia Ave. 1129 McMahon Ave. 39 Monessen Blvd. 269 Schoonmaker Ave.

MONONGAHELA Wells Fargo Bank Annela Vaccaro et al. Carolyn Gallick

Gerald Moore Jessica Spahr Benjamin Joseph Hobaugh

John Gallick Doris Means et al.

Benjamin Joseph Hobaugh Brandie Odom

504 Chess St. $33,000. 614 Ohio St. $70,000. 432 Marne Ave. $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $5,712). 438 Marne Ave. $20,000. 707 Sampson St. $119,900.

NEW EAGLE Harry Mathers Capital Services Inc. Robert Charles Dickie et al.

Katie and Joshua Tonecha Dennis and Sarah Keller Joseph Pacella

129 Main St. 426 Main St. 108 Rush Ave.

$77,500. $4,000. $137,000.

NORTH CHARLEROI Kristyn Gavazzi Estate of Wilma Wellens Housing & Urban Development Mark Matesich Richard Nagy III

Andrew and Tiffany Warfield Rapid Property Solutions LLC Jeffrey Palcic and Casey Skriba Beatty Lock 4 Volunteer Fire Co. Jeffrey Rose

524 Center Ave. 524 Conrad Ave. 800 Conrad Ave. 550 Isabella Ave. 431 Isabella Ave.

$84,000. $20,000. $16,100. $6,500. $75,000.

PETERS TOWNSHIP Stambrosky Homes Carol Murphy Louis Hunter Farmer III Jamie Findley Shawn Craig Megan Ambrogio Lindsay Nagy

Zachary Edward and Shaina Willens Bradley and Natalie Barone McHael and Alicia Gallup Eric and Elisa Blue Juan Giraldi and Jamie Yingling Thomas Michael and Kimberly Becker Candace Flatz

332 Braeburn Drive 143 Druid Drive 113 Green Valley Lane 106 Joyce Drive 114 Orchard Highlands Drive 290 Pine Ridge Drive 246 Quail Run Road

$874,750. $395,000. $505,000. $240,900. $295,000. $392,500. $154,000.

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$2,500. $79,900. $14,250. $3,000. $35,000. $10,000.

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Recent Local Real Estate Transactions

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Seller Linda Maurer Gerard Mathews David Paterra Jerome Cortese Craig Bortle Eddy Land Co. Nationstar Mortgage Brian Hunter John Moreschi Michael Locke Halliburton Real Estate Services Inc. Lynn Fastuca et al. Raymond Kohler Marinette Ferrera Ashley Meucci Richard Balcerek Nicholas Bower Nanyc Reedy Thomas Heiser Darrell Domanick Estate of Frances Humbert NVR Inc. Joseph Weise Amy Cavasinni Robert Gagorik Marion Robson Horner et al. Robert Simpson Great Meadows L.P.

Buyer Wendy Blough Jonathan and Laura Bazzani Eugene and Melonie Ingram Amy Humble Federal National Mortgage Assn. Thomas and Beverly Bametzrieder James and Terry Dixon Kurtis Powell Joan and Jerome Cortese William and Patricia Gunzburg Lawrence and Penny Gail Watson Katrina Sparte and Donald Roach Jeffrey Ferri Christian and Kelly Zinn David and Katherine Rullo Thomas A Robinson Family L.P. Casey and Cynthia Kimble Beth Kilkeary Scott Ellen Flasck Kenneth and Patricia Forbrich Jeffrey Peterson and John Lisanti Rory and Michael Farrand Paul and Katie Hauge Christopher Ulam Linda Carpenter Crescent Contracting Corp. Robert and Jane Marrison David and Kristen Lee Weaver

Eddy Land Co. Philip and Valerie Keys David Wiegman Jennifer Sheets Gary Sweat David and Nicole Paterra Donald C & Linda A Rizer Revocable LivinRebecca Stuck Nancy Palatis Gill Ralph and Kari Nagle

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120 Sandpiper Lane $149,900. 119 Woodside Drive $400,000. 313 Bunker Hill Drive $475,000. 114 Canterbury Lane $402,000. 103 Castlebrooke Drive $1,448 by sheriff’s deed. 716 Crosswinds Drive $567,000. 113 Inverness Drive $319,200. 997 Venetia Road $179,000. 205 Victoria Lane $407,000. 574 Bebout Road $386,000. 214 Canterwood Drive $645,000. 200 Clubview Drive $249,900. 103 Forest Drive $167,000. Maplewood Drive $66,000. 138 Thomas Road $232,000. 448 Valley Brook Road $175,000. 123 W. Edgewood Drive $370,000. 376 Bower Hill Road $142,000. 101 Brawdy St. $157,000. 325 Buffalo Ridge Road $520,000. 460 Church Hill Road $284,500. 529 Cortland Drive $435,720. 201 Hemlock Drive $330,000. 224 McNary St. $195,500. 126 Meadow St. $450,000. 110 Rockingham Lane $197,500. 108 Saxon Drive $445,000. 133 Scenic Ridge Drive $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $101,817). 903 Sheriffs Court $512,308. 116 Sherwood Drive $245,000. 112 Waterside Drive $325,000. 114 Windermere Court $560,000. 311 Buffalo Ridge Road $435,500.

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Ironwood Estates L.P. David Forsyth Donald Baker Arthur John Klaus Pennymac Holdings LLC

M and D Olshinsky Michael and Anna Marie Locke Hany Mesiha and Ereny Eskarous Mary Klaus Pennymac Corp.

Pennymac Corp.

Aaron and Dana Rakes

Ironwood Court $175,000. 108 Oak Ridge Drive $409,900. 102 Scenic Ridge Drive $715,000. 212 Springdale Road $110,000. 213 Windermere Court $10 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $819,472). 213 Windermere Court $469,900.

PLEASANT HILLS Julie Ann Thornton Lindsey Mitko Celina Bartello Beltway Capital LLC Marlin Sawyer Richard Ritter Francine Marnell English Estate of Stella Dunbar Joan Brown Jodie Strotman Anthony Masse Ronald Wagner Florence Sherman Derrick Fonas Ryan Kniess Jonathan Montague Hugh Cleary Mark Ratti Roy Hollingsworth Norine Fusca Thompson

Ronald Mitko Jr. and Lindsey Mitko Robert Perry Jonathan and Hadassah Kangal Yee Jason Salman and Jessica Baker Marc and Patricia Wetzel Timothy Armstrong Brian and Sara Peters RHO Properties LLC John Volpe III and Angela Yobbi Derek Price and Erika Bickerton First National Bank Pennsylvania Joseph and Caitlin Snyder Charles and Natalie Thomas JPMorgan Chase Bank NA Sean Jenney Milan Barker Adam and Ashley Regan Bernard Dickson II and Corrie Dickson LSF8 Master Participation Trust Jessica Kalinowski and David Sebastian Jr.

371 Mowry Drive 102 Pleasant Hills Blvd. 171 Woodland Drive 217 Congress Drive 334 Millet Lane 560 N. Lewis Run Road 321 Old Clairton Road 442 Torwood Lane 128 Audrey Drive 399 McClellan Drive 459 Old Clairton Road 102 Sunrise Drive 287 Toura Drive 227 W. Bruceton Road 29 Glenburn Drive 125 Green Drive 219 McClellan Drive 253 Oakcrest Lane 154 Orchard Drive 27 Ott Drive

SPEERS Jason Atkins Catherine Johnston Stephen Stache Michael Duff

Corrine Walsh Adam Hixenbaugh Anthony and Rachel Cecchini David Fidanzato II and Renee Hamer

118 Crest Ave. 519 Charles St. 227 Davidson Drive 131 Schaefer Ave.

WHITEHALL Robert Kahl Bradley Barone Joseph Mackewich Bank New York Mellon trustee Mark Felbinger Corey Lakomy Harry Dietz Michael Schafer Elsie Fennessy Carolyn Condron Malloy Anne Kelly William Joos Charles Reinecker Jr. Eileen Glander Carole Madden Scott Solbach Bruce Bryce Evelyn Wilson trustee Laura Pfefferle DiIulio Diane Mead Crystal Kiray Estate of Peter Fascetti Ralph Schwartzmiller Josh Hanna NVR Inc. Sisters of St. Francis Providence God James Budd trustee Dolores Bogart Peter Suchy Estate of Elizabeth Pakula Mary Rukavina David Sabulsky Kerry Doyle

Ghana Thapa et al. and Bikash Timsina Patricia Schmitt Bhanu Odari and Bhim Adhikaki Daniel Kelly and Mary Vetere Steven Hubsch and Kayla Porter Lauren Franczak James Matschner and Diane Dadowski Carl and Leanne Parise Melissa Joseph and Patrick Murphy Daniel and Patricia Sharp Scott Chip Wallace Jonathon Alquist and Emily Faingnaert Jason and Sharon Jackson Adria Dominijanni and Timothy O’Brien Laura Kopa Bruce and Nancy Christopher Harihar and Bishnu Sharma Bruce and Anne Bryce Li Hao Christopher Priano Kaitlyn Stehle Kathryn Roland Steven Stern and Melinda Perry Gregory Leonard Louise Grace Penn Cove Group Capital Acquisitions LLC Sarah Lyons K3 Realty LLC K3 Realty LLC Frank and Claire Felicetti Nicole Bobrzynski and Matthew Canofari Matthew Raymond Kaminski Gregory Giancola

5060 Azalea Drive 4731 Baldwin Manor Road 203 Beall Drive 4703 Brownsville Road 1003 Dallett Road 4970 Doyle Road 5222 Lantern Hill Drive 5333 Orchard Hill Drive 4328 Reece Drive 216 Shadowlawn Circle 107 Shadowlawn Drive 5296 Spring Valley Drive 338 Streets Run Road 4715 Brownsville Road 42 Shadow Drive 4785 Sherwood Drive 768 Greenlee Road 86 Hennig Drive 3835 Provost Road 220 Shadowlawn Circle 106 Shadowlawn Drive 5178 Fieldcrest Drive 947 Girard Road 4309 Hamilton Road 5406 Lantern Hill Ext. 3603 McRoberts Road 4652 Wilburke Ave. 1602 Bevan Road 1566-1568 Bevan Road 1606-1608 1534 Dunluce Drive 4657 Echo Glen Drive 923 Girard Road 4665 Wilburke Ave.

$269,000. $129,900. $184,900. $76,500. $165,000. $5,000. $185,000. $66,000. $142,000. $179,400. $10,176 by sheriff’s deed. $110,000. $250,000. $2,160 by sheriff’s deed. $123,000. $122,000. $168,000. $224,900. $10,773 by sheriff’s deed. $199,000.

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$132,500. $82,156. $136,084. $119,900. $170,000. $242,000. $202,000. $82,500. $125,000. $90,000. $131,000. $137,500. $149,900. $96,000. $109,900. $139,900. $185,000. $160,000. $108,000. $139,900. $188,000. $270,000. $136,500. $100,000. $100,000. $110,000. $174,900. $118,000. $273,313. $1,950,000. $138,500. $38,000. $182,000. $70,000. $132,000. $175,000. $295,000.

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CARROLL TOWNSHIP CHARLEROI CLAIRTON ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP NORTH BELLE VERNON NOTTINGHAM TOWNSHIP ROSTRAVER SOUTH PARK UNION TOWNSHIP

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ENTERTAINMENT PUMP the P U VOL UME!

by Mandy Withers-Kozlowski

Live Music & Entertainment at Your Neighborhood Hot Spot! NOVEMBER DENNY’S ROADHOUSE

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

24 – Bar Bingo 7:30 p.m. 25 – Todd Jones 9 p.m. 26 – Closed - Happy Thanksgiving! 27 – Pat Heiserman 7 p.m. THE HUNTING LODGE

724-348-7984 3529 Washington Ave., Finleyville E&E CLUB Fridays – Free Juke Box 412-835-9935 8 p.m. - close 6495 2nd Ave, South Park Saturdays – Free Juke Wednesdays – Pool Box 8 p.m. - close League THE KICKSTAND BAR Sundays – Free Pool & RESTAURANT

ELRAMA TAVERN

412-384-3630 1520 Rt. 837, Elrama 3 – Retro Game Night 7:30 p.m. 5 – Open Jam Night 8 p.m. 7 – Trinity Wiseman 8 p.m. 11 – Tony Janflone Jr. 7 p.m. 13 – “Chilz” Acoustic 8 p.m. 19 – Open Jam Night 8 p.m. 20 – Mark Cyler Duo 7 p.m.

412-384-3080 1100 Hayden Blvd., Elizabeth Fridays – Jamokie Saturdays – DJ Mike

ROY’S BY THE TRACKS

724-348-7118 3710 Rt. 88, Finleyville 6 – The Matt Barranti Band 14 – Sea of Heads 20 – Shannon and the Merger 27 – Fynal Tyme II Sundays – Karaoke Wednesdays – Karaoke w/ Brett Saturdays – Karaoke THE TROLLEY STOP INN

412-835-9600 6247 Library Rd., Bethel Park Fridays – Magician Jason Christopher 7- 9 p.m. VALLEY HOTEL

412-233-9800 1004 New England RINKY DINKS ROADHOUSE Hollow Rd., Jefferson Boro 724-228-1059 (Intersection of 837/Coal 339 Amity Ridge Rd., Valley Rd.) Amity 7 – The Next Doors 7 – Hillbilly Way 14 – Mr. B and The Bad 13 – Caleb Klauder Boys Country Band Fridays – Open Stage 14 – Jackson T. Gardner Night - all musicians 20 – Jakobs Ferry welcome Stragglers 25 – The Rusty Haywhackers 28 – The Clarks

ATTENTION: LOCAL BARS, RESTAURANTS, & NIGHTCLUBS If you would like to be included in the monthly “PUMP UP THE VOLUME” section to promote and list your bands, please send us your list of performances each month. There is no fee for this listing. Fax: 412-249-8177 or e-mail: mandy@messengerpaper.com

Heritage Players Announces 2016 Season The Heritage Players are pleased to announce its 2016 season: • The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde, March 11-13 and 1820 • Picnic by William Inge, May 13-15 and 20-22 • Alice in Wonderland, August 5-7 and 12-14 • Mame by Jerome Lawrence and Robert Edwin Lee with music and lyrics by Jerry Herman October 14-16 and 21-23 All productions will be performed at the Seton Center in Brookline. Auditions for The Heritage Players ' production of The Importance of Being Earnest will be held December 12 at 7 p.m. at the Schoolhouse Arts Center in Bethel Park, and December 13 at 7 p.m. at the Seton Center in Brookline. Also coming up in December is our holiday fundraiser, Christmas Cards: A Musical Revue! at the Seton Center in Brookline. Visit our website at www.bphp.org for upcoming details, or phone 412-254-4633.

Save the Date for a Big Dose of True Christmas Spirit! St. Francis of Assisi Choir and Christmas Brass Ensemble Plan Concert The combined St. Francis of Assisi Choir and the Christmas Brass Ensemble of “Too Many Tubas” will present an Advent program welcoming Christmas with music and scriptural readings at Saint Francis of Assisi Church, just North of Finleyville off Route 88, on Sunday, December 13th at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. Please come and join us for a celebration of Christmas, we guarantee you’ll catch the spirit of Christmas.

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School News...School News Monessen Lions Honors September Student of the Month On September 17, 2015, the Monessen Lions honored Alec Tesznar as the September Student of the Month. Shaking hands with Alec is King Lion Tim Billick.

WPIAL School Sportsmanship Awards Announced The WPIAL Sportsmanship Committee has selected five member schools for 2014-15 sportsmanship awards. The schools are: Peters Twp. High School, Seneca Valley High School, South Park High School, South Fayette High School, and West Allegheny High School. Each of the schools promoted and demonstrated the elements of good sportsmanship during the 2014-15 school year during the fall, winter and spring sports seasons. Representatives from the schools will be honored at the WPIAL Sportsmanship Summit at the Pittsburgh Regional History Center on November 12, 2015. Since the league launched the program titled ”Sportsmanship: The Only Missing Piece is You,” 59 member schools have been selected for WPIAL Sportsmanship Awards.

Monessen/Rostraver Rotary Recognizes Local Students On October 20, the Monessen/Rostraver Rotary recognized four Monessen students for their academic and extracurricular activities. Seniors Bailey Matush and Zach Baker and 8th graders Jordan Miller and Leo Iacovangelo attended the group’s Monessen/Rostraver Rotary President Gerald Stasicha and weekly meeting to Monessen Superintendent Dr. Leanne Spazak, who is also a accept their certifimember of the Monessen/Rostraver Rotary (center), concates and pens. During gratulate the organization’s Students of the Month for the meeting, each stuOctober. Pictured (l - r) are Zach Baker, Leo Iacovangelo, dent took a few minJordan Miller and Bailey Matush. utes to introduce themselves to the membership.

Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC and The Allstate Foundation Partner Again to Stop Distracted Driving by Teens Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC and The Allstate Foundation are partnering again for the seventh year to help curb distracted driving by teenagers, including talking on cell phones and texting while driving. Children’s distracted driving program, FOCUS – Safe Teen Driving, targets teen drivers, parents of adolescents and primary care physicians, with the goal of educating teens about the dangers of driving while distracted. Schools interested in partnering in this program should contact Chris Vitale at 412-692-8229. The Allstate Foundation has awarded Children’s $35,000 for the program, which will help fund items including the "FOCUS – Action Against Distraction" Driver Simulation Project, a cutting-edge simulator that uses high-definition video scenes and gaming technology to deter destructive driving behaviors among teens and young adults. The program runs throughout the school year and is taught by the injury prevention team at Children’s Hospital. The Allstate Foundation also funds a grant competition to provide schools with funds to continue their own safe teen driver programs; a safe teen driver summit for more than 200 students from different schools to come together to work on teen driver issues; and sponsorships of the Allegheny County Teen Driver competitions. “We are dedicated to educating and steering young drivers toward more responsible behaviors on the road and reducing motor vehicle accident injuries and, most importantly, deaths,” said Barbara Gaines, M.D., director, Trauma and Injury Prevention at Children’s Hospital. “We are hopeful that graduated driver’s license laws and programs like FOCUS at Children’s Hospital are making a positive and significant impact on the lives of teen drivers,” added Dr. Gaines. Over seven years, Allstate has donated $245,000 in support of the FOCUS program at Children’s. For more information about teen driver safety and simulator program at Children’s Hospital, visit www.chp.edu/CHP/street+and+off-road+for+parents.

Charleroi Lady Cougar Soccer Celebrates First Place, Coach’s 200th Win On Wednesday, October 14, 2015, Charleroi High School Lady Cougar's soccer took first place in Section 2-A championship (13-0-1, 14-1-2). This is the team’s second consecutive year of taking first place in section champs. The hard work and determination of all players and coaches have been the reason for this team’s success. Head coach Jim Rue has been coaching Charleroi's Lady Cougar soccer for six years. On September 14th, 2015, he, along with two assistant coaches, Traci Fleming and Tracy Day, and the team, celebrated his 200th career win; the team won against Beth Center.

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Preschool Story Hour Planned at St. Elizabeth Elementary School

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St. Elizabeth Elementary School, Grove Place, Pittsburgh, PA, will hold a Preschool Story Hour open to the public on Thursday, November 19th from 1-2 p.m. Any child that is 3 years old and older and pottytrained is welcome to attend! We will have great stories, followed by some fun activities. Children can be dropped off after signing in with one of the preschool teachers. Parents can stay, but it’s not necessary. If you have any questions, please call Sue Lydon at 412-881-2958 or email slydon@st-elizabeth.org. We look forward to seeing you there!

Old Trails Business and Professional Women’s Club Honors High School Students The Old Trails Business and Professional Women's Club held its October meeting at King's Resturant in Bentleyville. It honored students from four area high schools in art and music. The Bentworth students were Amanda Holbert, daughter of Pictured are (l-r): Emily Coffman, Tanya and James Holbert, Deia Biddle, Samantha Smitley, Amanda whose interest is graphic Holbert, and Elizabeth Ambrose design, and Elizabeth Ambrose, daughter of Kelly Ambrose, who will follow a career in music. Charleroi's students were Deia Biddle, daughter of Deanna and Jeff Biddle, who will continue in art therapy, and Samantha Smitley, daughter of Jessie and Linda Smitley, who plans to attend Seton Hill and stay involved in music. Emily Coffman, daughter of Maria and Ken Coffman, is from Beth Center and plans on attending Slippery Rock for music therapy. Art student Mandy Lynn Trail and music student Devan Marie Altman of California were unable to attend. Taylor Elyea, daughter of Tamara Elyea, is an art student from Beth Center, who was unable to attend this month, but will attend and be honored next month.

Pathfinder School Gears Up for Annual Pasta Dinner The Pathfinder School will hold its annual pasta dinner on Friday, November 13, 2015 from 5 – 8 p.m. Dinner includes pasta, salad, bread, dessert and refreshments. Cost is $7.50 for adults and $3 for children ages 5 and under. Cash or checks accepted. In addition to the dinner, there will be a Scholastic Book Fair, raffles, and the release of a school cookbook. All proceeds go toward the Pathfinder Student Fund, which helps support educational field trips and needed school supplies. Reservations not required. For more information, contact the school at 412-833-2777. Located at 50 Donati Road and in operation since 1966, The Pathfinder School is a special education school operated by the Allegheny Intermediate Unit.

The 2015 Ringgold Homecoming Court: Girls (l to r) Taylor Wall, Ravyn Patrick, Queen Alyssa Skrinjorich, Abby Mino, and Michaela Benyak Boys (l to r) Wesley Hyslop, Dante Todaro, King Trevor Colucci, Connor Garry and Joey Romano

By Paul Chasko Alyssa Skrinjorich and Trevor Colucci were crowned Homecoming Queen and King at the Ringgold Rams Homecoming Ceremony on September 25. Ringgold’s 2014 Homecoming Queen, Christina McMahon, was on hand to crown Alyssa as part of the ceremony, as were Principal Ringgold 2015 Homecoming King and Queen Minniti and other members of the –Trevor Colucci and Alyssa Skrinjorich Ringgold administration and school board. Alyssa Skrinjorich is the daughfield teams. He is a member of Interact ter of Randy Skrinjorich and Dawn and the Ram Pound and actively particParasolick. She is an active participant ipates in Relay for Life. Trevor plans on of the Outdoor Adventures Club, Ram furthering his education for a future in Pound, Interact, SADD, the National the medical field. He expressed his Honor Society and the Lady Rams soc- thanks to God, his parents, brother and cer team. She has played soccer for 12 twin sister, and friends. years and is currently captain of the Other members of Ringgold’s 2015 varsity girls’ team. She is also vice pres- Homecoming Court are: ident of Interact and was captain of the Taylor Wall relay team for two years. Alyssa plans to Ravyn Patrick attend a 4-year university to study busiAbby Mino ness and sports management. Alyssa Michaela Benyak expressed thanks to her parents, stepWesley Hyslop parents, step-brothers, friends and her Dante Todaro boyfriend, Chris, for always being there Connor Garry and supporting her. Joey Romano Trevor Colucci is the son of Tony Four members of the court - Dante and Cherie Colucci. He is a senior Todaro, Trevor Colucci, Connor Garry member of the football team and has and Joey Romano - are seniors on a lettered the last two years. Trevor also very successful 2015 Rams football lettered the last two years for the Rams team. They helped top off the night basketball and the outdoor track and with a 14-7 victory over West Mifflin. Go to our website gallery at www.messengerpaper.com for more photos by Paul Chasko.

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Hats Off To You! Elizabeth Forward’s Greenock Elementary School Collects Donations for Project Bundle Up

Mrs. Murray's kindergarten class sporting their hats for a cause

Morgan Riley – September Morgan is involved in many clubs, has received several awards, has taken part in the high school musicals, and has been a member of the Homecoming Court. She plans on attending college to major in criminal justice.

The Charleroi Charthene Club Announces Students of the Month for September and October The Charthene Club is a service club that sponsors ‘Student of the Month’ at Charleroi High School. The club also holds fundraisers to support a scholarship for Charleroi senior annually.

Baylee Musser – October Baylee is a highest honor student, is involved in many clubs, has received several awards, and has helped coach a soccer team. Baylee is employed at Giant Eagle. Her plans are to attend a university to major in secondary education.

By Michelle Taylor On Monday, September 28, Greenock Elementary School, part of the Elizabeth Forward School District, asked all their students to wear a hat to school and bring a $1 donation for Project Bundle Up. The student body, which consists of about 225 kids, raised over $325. Their donation was presented on Wednesday, September 30 to Project Bundle Up, a charity sponsored by WTAE that aims to help children in the Pittsburgh area in need of coats, gloves, hats, scarves, and boots. Normally, Greenock Elementary School does their own coat drive every year to take care of students in the district, but this is the second year they have collected for the charity. Jennifer Meliton, principal of the school, says, "This charity helps thousands of needy children and I am so proud of our small little school for their generosity with their donations!"

Mon Valley Career and Technology Center Students Participate in Road Clean-Up Mon Valley CTC students participated in their annual fall road clean-up on Thursday, October 15, 2015. Mr. Ralston, instructor of computer programming and SkillsUSA advisor, chaperoned this event with eight students from the seven school districts in the afternoon session. These students cleaned the Alex Taylor-Bentworth, Laura Bussey- California, Speers Route 70 interPreston Zangla- Beth Center, Coleen Krenichen-Charleroi, Bradley Teets - California, Mr. Ralston change area, collecting 12 bags of garbage. This is an annual service project that MVCTC students participate in the fall and spring of each year.

Registration for Southwestern Pennsylvania Science Bowl Now Open It’s our favorite time of year again – The Southwestern Pennsylvania (SWPA) Science Bowl is now open for registration! This science bowl is one of 67 regional competitions sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy across the country. Does your school have a group of science and math whizzes buzzing to show off their knowhow? Then pull together a team of 5 – 4 members and an alternate – and coach them to answer questions with speed and precision. Registration is only $50 per team, and your team could be the next to represent the region at the prestigious National Science Bowl this spring in Washington, D.C. Participants receive a Science Bowl t-shirt and backpack, continental breakfast, lunch, and other team items. Please visit our webpage, http://swpasciencebowl.com/, and click on the “registration” link for more information and to register your team. Our “coaches and competitors” link has a video to explain competition format, as well as some sample questions and other resources. The high school preliminary rounds will be held February 20, 2016, and the middle school preliminary rounds will be held February 27, all at the Community College of Allegheny County’s South Campus. The final rounds will be held on March 2 at the National Energy Technology Laboratory’s site in South Park, PA. The winning regional school not only receives an expense-paid trip to the national competition but also some fabulous team and individual prizes. Also, as part of our 25th anniversary celebration, we would like to get in touch with any previous members of SWPA Science Bowl teams. Please have SWPA Science Bowl alumni contact us at: education.outreach@netl.doe.gov. 2016 will be the 25th year of this amazing competition, and we would love to see some new faces along with all our old favorites. We have many amazing things planned for this year’s competitions. We hope to see you there!

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Library News BENTLEYVILLE LIBRARY 931 Main Street, Bentleyville, PA15314 724-239-5122 w w w.bentpublib.org We have the Friends “Black Friday Tickets” for sale at the desk for a $3 donation. The winning number is the 7 p.m. daily number on November 21, 2015 $100 gift cards from Giant Eagle, Home Depo, Kmart, Kohl’s, Lowe’s, Macy’s, Marshall’s, Peebles, Sears, Target, Toys R Us, and Walmart. We also have strip tickets from the Library Board on sale at the desk. For a $2 donation, you get 5 numbers that work on 7 p.m. Daily Number for $200 payout. Our November schedule is as follows: Storytime is every Monday at 11:00 a.m. for ages 30 months to 5 years Historical Society meets first Monday of every month TOPS meet every Tuesday: weigh-in starts at 5 p.m., meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. Book Sale: November 5 from 9 a.m. – 7:30 p.m., November 6 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., November 7 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Family Craft Night - November 18 at 5:30 Board Meeting - November 18 at 7 p.m. Book Club - November 19 at 6 p.m. The library will be closed on November 26 for Thanksgiving. Friends of the Library will meet November 30 at 6:30 p.m.

Bentleyville Library Adopts Strategic Plan The Board of Trustees of the Bentleyville Public Library recently adopted a strategic plan. The plan identifies issues that will be addressed as the trustees, library staff, and community work to shape the library’s future. The strategic plan includes the library’s mission statement and vision statement. It also includes goals the library community will work to achieve over a five year period. The plans provides strategies for each goal. As stated in the strategic plan, the mission of the Bentleyville Public Library is to provide an environment, resources, and programs that inspire lifelong learning, advance knowledge, encourage the love of reading, and enhance the quality of life in our community. The library’s vision is to be the recognized center for reading and resource materials, technological resources, and opportunities for lifelong learning for all residents of the community. It seeks to be a model among

small town libraries in offering innovative services and programs to residents of the community. The goals addressed in the strategic plan are: 1) Advance Organization Development, 2) Expand Public Awareness of Services and Programs, 3) Strengthen the Financial Base, 4) Expand the Library Collection, and 5) Renovate and Expand the Library to Address Current and Future Needs. The Bentleyville Public Library serves the residents of the boroughs of Bentleyville, Cokeburg, and Ellsworth and the townships of North Bethlehem and Somerset. The library is a member of the Washington County Library System.

BALDWIN BOROUGH PUBLIC LIBRARY 41 Macek Dr. #115, Pittsburgh, PA 15227 412-885-2255 Balwinborolibrary.org Technology and Marketing Librarian: Pam Calfo For a complete list of programs please visit baldwinborolibrary.org or call the library at 412-8852255. Free Family Movie Matinee – Saturday, Nov. 7 @ 1:30 p.m. What could be better on a fall Saturday afternoon than a FREE NEW RELEASE family movie complete with bottomless popcorn and lemonade! Kids can bring their own pillow, sleeping bag, blanket or stuffed friend! Registration requested. Saturdays at 1:30 p.m.: November 7 (Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas – NR – 60 min. Fall Family Fun Nights – Wednesday, Nov. 11 @ 6:30 p.m.Each month we will host a special-themed night! Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.: November 11 (Cowpoke Hoedown); December 9 (Pancakes and Pajamas) Quick & Healthy Breakfasts – Tuesday, Nov. 17 @ 2 p.m.Kathleen Frickanish from Arrowood Senior Living will share some great tips on how to make a healthy breakfast. Registration required. Intro to Knitting and Crochet – Tuesday, Nov. 17 @ 6:30 p.m. Class is free — please bring supplies listed. Emily Klaczac will teach you the basics of knitting and crochet and how to make a warn cowl or scarf. Registration required. Supplies: 2 skeins of Lion Brand Thick and Quick yarn; Crochet: One hook size N/13; Knitting: One pair of needles size 13.

Paws for a Cause with Animal Friends – Saturday, Nov. 21 @ 11 a.m. Each month, children have the opportunity to meet at least one approved literacy animal, hear stories, read aloud to the visiting animal, and participate in a literacy activity. Readers of all ages and abilities are welcomed! Because all visits are done on a volunteer basis, we are asking all participants to bring along one item from the Animal Friends Supply Drive list which can be found on our website. Registration requested.

DONORA PUBLIC LIBRARY 510 Meldon Avenue Donora, PA 15033 724-379-7940 w w w.washlibs.org/donora Director: Donnis Headley All programs are free of charge. For more details, come in or contact us! Story Time: Story Time is held in our lower level meeting place every Friday at 11 a.m. Except for the week of Thanksgiving, Story Time will be held on Wednesday, November25th. Miss Angie is organizing a new club, THE LEGO CLUB! So if you like Legos as much as Miss Angie does come join her on Saturday, November 14th at 1:30 p.m. She will be having the club meet every 2nd Saturday of the month at 1:30 p.m. in the lower level meeting room. Knit & Crochet Group Do you still have a knitting or crochet project left un-finished in your closet? The group meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Bridge Club Are you tired of the same old card games? We will teach you all you need to know and we will have a lot of fun while doing it. The Bridge Club meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Book Club Have some free time on your hands and love to read at the same time? This month we will be reading a psychological thriller, titled The Killer Next Door by Alex Marwood. Book Club meets the third Thursday of every month at 3:30 p.m. Flea Market & Book Sale Saturday, December 5, 2015. We are still taking donations. Library News We would like to thank the following businesses and business owners for donating to

our children’s story time crafts: Hanna’s Wholesales, Donora-Union Pharmacy, Donora Lumber, Dierken’s Pharmacy, Carpeting Unlimited, DeVore Hardware, Foodland and Monongahela Valley Hospital and Robert J. Colleran Of Colleran & Company, CPA P.C. We also would like to thank the following business for donating to our new Lego Club: Pitt-Mon Auto Salvage Yard

CLAIRTON PUBLIC LIBRARY 616 Miller Ave. Clairton, PA 412-233-7966 Bake Sale - The Friends of Clairton Library are sponsoring a Fall Bake Sale. Goodies will be on sale at the library on Friday, November 9th from 9 until 3 p.m. Also on sale will be dinner rolls, loaves of regular bread and seasonal treats. Literary Feast - The FOL are also collecting recipes to make a community library cookbook. Please write down your favorite recipes for any kind of food… Include the first and last name of the contributor and the title of the dish. Bring or send them to FOL at the above address. Book Clubs - Clairton Library hosts two book clubs for adults. One is on the second Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m., and the other is on every 3rd Monday at 9 a.m. Anyone interested in joining may request a copy of the current book from the librarians at the main desk or just drop in at book club time. Wise Walk - We walk, rain or shine, on Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. Bottled water and healthy snacks are provided. Cuddle Time - Every Tuesday from 11 until 11:30 a.m. children from birth to two years of age can enjoy learning the rhythm and cadence of storybook language. Every child needs to be accompanied by an (adult) lap to cuddle on. Stories for Tots - On Wednesday mornings, toddlers ages 2 and up are invited to story time plus an educational group activity. Bring your child at 10 a.m. for more important and fun experiences with book learning. Kids after School - Older children are invited to the library every other Monday from 3:30 – 4 p.m. for adult-lead, reading activities along with the kids from Sisters’ Place. For details, call 412-233-7966. Game Day - Every third Saturday the library schedules a children’s game day. Many board games are provided, and all school-aged students are welcome to participate. Come at

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LIBRARY News..LIBRARY News..LIBRARY News..LIBRARY News..LIBRARY News.. noon and play until 2 p.m. Join the Friends of the Library The Friends of the Library (FOL) are volunteers who plan events and fund raisers to enhance the programs and facilities of Clairton Library. We would love to have our FOL group expand with adults who want to help the library and the community. Having more Friends means having more ideas for projects as well as the skills and “hands” to get them done. Please consider joining the FOL. Our next meeting will be at the library on Thursday, November 12th at 11 a.m.

JEFFERSON HILLS PUBLIC LIBRARY 925 Old Clairton Road. Jefferson Hills, PA 15025 412-655-7741 w w w.jeffersonhillslibrary.org PR/ Event Coordinator: Jane Milner All programs/events are held in the Borough of Jefferson Hills Municipal Center, 925 Old Clairton Road, Jefferson Hills, PA 15025 Register on line at Event Keeper - www.jeffersonhillslibrary.org For more information contact Jane Milner at 412-973-7262. YOGA - Beginners and Intermediate Wednesday evenings, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday mornings, 9:30 to 10:30 We continue to learn the basics and advantages of YOGA exercise. Bring a mat. Tuition is $5 per session or $7 for both sessions in the same week. Zumba Fitness Mondays, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Dec. 7 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. $5 per session. Zumba classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. Cake Decorating 101 - Building Better Butter Cream Skills November 5 and November 12 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuition for this class with a Wilton method instructor is $25 plus approximately $45 for the Wilton Course I kit. Preregistration is required. Understanding Annuities November 10 at 7 p.m. A financial representative will share tools for retirement planning using the different types of annuities. Borough of Jefferson Hills 13th Annual Holiday Celebration November 30 - 6 to 8 p.m. Event held throughout the Municipal Center, 925 Old Clairton Road Free Photos with Santa; Mrs. Claus story time; Refreshments; Entertainment by Thomas Jefferson High School Orchestra; Kids Crafts; Holiday Toy Drive. Bring a toy to the holiday celebration or drop off donations to Municipal Center before Dec. 13. To apply for this assistance, pick up an applica-

tion at Borough Police Department. Fall Story Times for Children Ages 3 and up Thursdays 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. and 1:30 to 2:15 p.m.November 5, 12, 19 November 5th – “One World Many Stories” Come to Story time as we travel to the land of Georgia. Since nuts are a popular food in Georgia, we will read stories about our furry friend the squirrel. (Craft and snack included) November 12th – “STEM Together Time” Have fun with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). Learn why cranberries float and how the farmers harvest them. A special seasonal craft is planned for this day. November 19th – Thanksgiving Party Hear some fun stories about Thanksgiving and do a craft to display on your Thanksgiving table. A yummy treat is planned for the party. American Girl Doll Programs for K-5th Graders The Jefferson Hills Public Library sponsors American Girl programs to welcome our four American Girl Dolls, Josephina, Molly, Samantha and Kit, into our library. The programs will take place at the library from 5:306:30 p.m. Any student planning to attend the event should register. You do not have to have an American Girl Doll to take part in these programs. November 17th – Meet Molly December 15th –Meet Samantha

WEST NEWTON PUBLIC LIBRARY 124 N. Water St. West Newton, PA 15089 724-972-3229 w w w.facebook.com/ WestNewtonPublicLibrary Library President: Cheryl Russel The West Newton Public Library would like to invite you to come and ride the Polar Express on Saturday December 19th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Le Grande Banquet Room, located on South Second Street in West Newton. Come and spend the morning watching the Polar Express and then have lunch with the jolly old man himself. Santa Claus will be arriving to have lunch with everyone in attendance and to talk to all the children. The event is free to the public, however reservations are required. Your train ticket will need to be picked up at the Library by December 12th to be able to board the train. Parents are required to stay for the program. Story Hour – Saturday, November 21st at 10 a.m. Come and spend the morning with a new twist on the story of Thanksgiving. Our former Mayor of West Newton, George Thuransky, will be our guest story

teller for the day. George will be reading the story of the Pilgrim Cat Carol Peacok. Come and find out what happens to this little tabby cat. There will also be holiday children’s activities and snacks for all those who attend. It will also be a great opportunity for your child to sign up for their very own Westmoreland Library Network Card while in attendance! Christmas Open House on Saturday November 28th from 5 – 8 p.m. The event will coincide with the West Newton Miracle on Main Street Light-Up Night Festival. We are also accepting memorial donations for the holidays for a loved one. It is a great time of year to remember a special someone with a book. The library will also be holding a book sale with paper backs for just 25 cents and hard backs just a $1.

WHITEHALL PUBLIC LIBRARY 100 Borough Park Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15236 412-882-6622 w w w.whitehallpubliclibrary.org Public Relations: Sue Stiffey American Girl Book Club - Saturday November 7 @ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. The American Girl Doll Book Club will meet and discuss a different doll and her book each month. Books are available at the circulation desk. Each month we will have a craft, play a game and have a book themed snack. This program is recommended ages 7 to 10. Registration is required. Parent Child Workshop - Starts Tuesday November 10 @ 10 a.m. Each 5-week session brings together toddlers (ages 1-3) and their parents/caregivers in an informal setting with professionals from local agencies. You will play and interact with your child as you learn strategies to support your role as your child’s first teacher. You can also ask questions and get answers from the professionals. Registration is required. What in the World?: A Chat About Climate Change - Tuesday November 10 @ 7 p.m. Join the library for a visual presentation about a topic that affects everyone who calls this planet home: climate change. Rod Elder will present an overview of the causes of and necessary reactions to global climate change and the science behind these conditions. A number of actions which individuals can take to make a positive impact will also be shared. Registration is required. Conversation Salon - Wednesday November 11 @ 1 p.m. Join our conversation salon for a lively discussion of current topics and events of the day. This group meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. No registration required.

Homeschoolers @ Your Library Thursday November 12 @ 1 p.m. The homeschool group meets once a month and each session will focus on different enrichment activities. The programs run approximately 45 minutes to one hour and are geared for ages 6 through 12. Younger children are welcome to attend and participate as they are able. We will also provide toys and a separate play space for little ones. Registration is recommended but walk-ins are welcome.

MONONGAHELA AREA LIBRARY 813 W. Main St., Monongahela, PA 15063 724-258-5409 w w w.washlibs.org/monongahela Library Director: Tiffany Jean Fleet Story Time will now be offered at two times through November 18th. Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Story time is designed for children ages 30 months to 5 years old. . Book Bites will meet on Thursday, October 15th at 1p.m. The book for November is “The Bean Trees” by Barbara Kingsolver. A benefit Holiday Bash will be held at the Lock 4 Fire Hall, 540 Isabella Ave., N. Charleroi, to benefit Monongahela Area Library and John K. Tener Library on Saturday, November 7, 2015. Doors open at 4 p.m. Various cash prizes, gift cards, and electronic prizes will be available, as well as additional cash tips and raffles. Donation is $20 for a ticket (with two numbers). Dinner and beer free with ticket. Winners need not be present to win. On November 14th at 11 a.m., Reanna Roberts, a memorial counselor for Mon Valley Memorial Park, will be at the Monongahela Area Library to go over the benefits of preplanning funeral arrangements. She will hand out copies of a personal planning guide, which is a very useful tool to begin getting your affairs in order to make it easier on your family when the time comes. She will answer questions, and if you are interested in making arrangements, you can set an appointment that day for her to meet with you to do so. On the evening of Friday, November 20th from 12 – 8 p.m. and Saturday, November 21st from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., the Monongahela Area Library will host their annual Holiday Vendor Show. There will be raffle baskets, half the take, holiday music, and hot chocolate. Vendors interested in reserving a space, please call the library at 724-258-5409.

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MONESSEN PUBLIC LIBRARY 326 Donner Ave., Monessen, PA 15062 724-684-4750 w w w.monessenlibrary.org Library Director: Dave Zilk a

Fall Storytime at Monessen Public Library & Cultural Center is designed for preschool children and consists of a story and craft each Monday night at 6 p.m. The schedule of topics to be covered is: November 9: Native Americans November 16: Picture Books November 23: Thanksgiving There will be no Storytime on Monday, November 2, 2015. November is “Picture Book Month,” which is an international literacy initiative that celebrates the print picture book in an increasingly digital age. Check out the great collection of picture books in the upstairs Children’s Room. The Mon Valley Genealogy Forum will meet on Monday, November 16, 2015, at 5:30 p.m. at Monessen Public Library & Cultural Center. The group will discuss new sites to research and articles detailing genealogy. The forum is free and open to all. A craft class, for young artists aged 6 and over, is meeting at the Library on Mondays, at 5 p.m. Crafts will be created for the Monessen Community Christmas Tree. To register, stop at the Circulation Desk. A daytime Storytime program is held at the Library on Wednesday mornings, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for children aged 3 to 7. Old favorites and new stories will be read to the children at each session. The Friends of the Library group will meet on Monday, November 2, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room. Please consider joining this valuable and library-centered group. Enjoy Books are being sold at the Circulation Desk at a cost of $30. They make great holiday gifts and help the Library! The annual Holiday Boutique will open in midNovember with many reasonably priced items.

The Friends of the Library Holiday Boutique will be tentatively opening on Wednesday, November 18, 2015. The Boutique will feature many reasonably priced holiday gift ideas and be open from 12 to 3 PM, on the days the Library is open for business. Monessen Public Library & Cultural Center will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2015.

PLEASANT HILLS PUBLIC LIBRARY 302 Old Clairton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15236 412-655-2424 w w w.pleasanthillslibrary.org Library Directo r: Sharon Julian-Milas The Pleasant Hills Library will celebrate its 70th anniversary on Saturday, November 7 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. with a wine and cheese tasting event titled “Hollywood & Wine: 1940s Glamour in Black and White . . .and Reds.” The evening will feature a 1940s Hollywood theme and will include a variety of wines from celebrity vineyards, a souvenir wine glass, a variety of interesting cheeses for pairing, and assorted appetizers and desserts. There will also be a non-alcoholic punch and other beverages for non-drinkers. In addition, the evening will include an art show and sale featuring the works of many talented local artists, Chinese auction, jewelry sale, a live DJ playing music from the ‘40s and more. Local artists are invited to participate in the art show by returning an entry form to the library by October 21. Forms are available on the website at pleasanthillslibrary.org or in the Library. Tickets for the event are $25 in advance and $30 at the door and are available in the Library, or on the website using PayPal. All proceeds benefit the Library. The Mayhem and Murder Mystery Book Club meets Monday, November 2 at 1 p.m. This month’s selection is Immaculate Deception by Iain Pears. Newcomers welcome. Extra copies of the book available at the front desk. Killer desserts served. On Thursday, November 5 at 5 p.m., the Pleasant Hills Garden Club will plant 75 flower bulbs on the Library grounds to commemorate the Club’s 75th anniversary. Learn the proper method of preparing the ground and planting bulbs in the fall. The Conversation Salon meets on Friday, November 6 from 1 to 3 to discuss a variety of current issues and other topics of interest. Newcomers with opinions and

open minds are welcome to participate. The Writers Group meets Tuesday, November 10 at 6:30 p.m. The group is open to beginning and professional writers in any genre. Bring a writing sample to share with the group. Book Talk with Dr. Jack Aupperle reviews The Wright Brothers by David McCullough on Friday, November 20 at 10:30 a.m. The Book Group meets Monday, November 16 at 7 p.m. This month’s selection is Small Blessings by Martha Woodroof. Extra copies of the book are available at the front desk. Newcomers welcome. Just in time for the Holidays, learn to play Canasta, the rummy game that swept the country in the late 1940s and 1950s, on Thursday, November 12 at 6:30 p.m. White gloves, hats and ties not required.

PETERS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY 616 East McMurray Road McMurray, PA 15317 724-941-9430 • www.ptlibrary.org Library Director: Pier Lee

Future of U.S.- China Relations Discussed at PT Library What does the future hold for U.S.– China relations? Can Tom Sanderson the world’s two largest economies continue to peacefully coexist? What is China’s end game, and is it time for the U.S. to rethink its foreign policy in the Pacific Region? The Peters Township Public Library in partnership with the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh will host The Future of U.S.China Relations: A Complex Relationship in a Complicated World with featured speaker Thomas M. Sanderson, Director and Senior Fellow, Transnational Threats Project for the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). The program is being offered on Wednesday, November 4 from 7 -8:30 p.m. at the library. Register to attend by emailing programs@ptlibrary.org or call 724.941.9430. McMurray Veterans of Foreign Wars POST 764 is generously providing support for the 2015/2016 International Program Series.

It is arguably the world’s most important bilateral relationship – one that is being increasingly tested. With the attention of the United States focused on events in the Middle East, China has been actively – some would say, aggressively – assuming a more prominent role, in its own neighborhood, as well as on the world stage. Although the U.S. and China have shown they can cooperate when necessary to resolve global issues – reaching a landmark agreement in late 2014 to curb carbon emissions – the relationship is also adversarial. Earlier this year, it was revealed that China had allegedly hacked into the databases of the Office of Personnel Management, stealing personal data on more than 20 million Americans. Thomas Sanderson directs the CSIS Transnational Threats Project, where he investigates terrorism, transnational crime, global trends, and intelligence issues. He has conducted field research in more than 60 countries, engaging a variety of sources, including journalists, terrorists, traffickers, foreign intelligence officials, business leaders, nongovernmental organizations, clergy, and academia.

ROSTRAVER PUBLIC LIBRARY 700 Plaza Drive, Belle Vernon, PA 15012 724-379-5511 w w w.rostraverlibrary.org Library Director: Ruth Ann Zupan The Rostraver Public Library will host a book discussion of Harper Lee’s “Go Set a Watchman” on Thursday, November 12 at 6:30 p.m. The program is open to any teen or adult reader who wants to join in a discussion of how this new book has impacted the legacy of “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Preregistration is requested by calling the library at 724-379-5511. The Knitters Group will meet on the 3rd and 17th of the month at 1 p.m. and the evening session will meet on Nov. 10 and 24 at 7 p.m. The Book Club is holding an open topic meeting on November 11 at 1 p.m. Members and potential new members are asked to bring a book that they would like to recommend or discuss with the group. The family movie “Home” will be shown on Saturday, November 7 at 1 p.m. The PG movie is the animated story of an alien on Earth running away from his own kind. Popcorn will be provided. The library is closed on Thursday and Friday, November 26 and 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday

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House Cleaning. Part time permanent job doing light housecleaning. $10 - $ 12 plus tips. Peters, Canonsburg and surrounding areas. Raises, promotions, car necessary, short daylight. 724-941-3878 or 412-6553921 __________________________________________________ Office Cleaning Position Full and Part Time, in and around Pittsburgh Area. Many immediate opening. Call Heidi at 800-218-9159 __________________________________________________ Help Wanted - Bartender/Cook. Call: 724-348-6607 __________________________________________________ Child Care - Sunshine Kids is now hiring loving, energetic people who enjoy working with children. Part time or full time positions available. Please call Tammy at 724-348-6565 __________________________________________________ Slagle Roofing & Construction, Inc. NEEDS... Experienced Roofers to join our team. FULL-TIME. Must have valid driver's license. STOP IN or CALL 724-258-6901. 208 W. Main Street, Monongahela

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Electric Motor Scooter, best offer, 724-929-3944 __________________________________________________ VIAGRA 100MG and CIALIS 20mg! 50 Pills $99.00 FREE Shipping! 100% guaranteed. CALL NOW! 1-866-312-6061 __________________________________________________ VIAGRA 100mg, CIALIS 20mg. 50 tabs $90 includes FREE SHIPPING. 1-888-836-0780 or Metro-Meds.net __________________________________________________ **SUMMER SPECIAL** VIAGRA 40x (100 mg) +16 "Double Bonus" PILLS for ONLY $119.00. NO PRESCRIPTION Needed! VISA payment required. 1-888-386-8074 www.newhealthyman.com Satisfaction Guaranteed!! __________________________________________________ ED MEDICATION Only 1.80 Per Pill, And The Best Part, The More You Buy, The Lower The Price! Call Us Pharmacy: 1-800-881-1422 __________________________________________________ VIAGRA! FREE PILLS! 100mg/20 mg 40 Pills+4/FREE, Only $99.00 Buy The Little Blue Pill! Save $500.00 1-888-796-8870 __________________________________________________ VIAGRA 100MG and CIALIS 20mg! 40 Pills + 10 FREE. SPECIAL $99.00 100% guaranteed. FREE Shipping! 24/7 CALL NOW! 1-888223-8818 __________________________________________________ VIAGRA & CIALIS! 50 pills for $95. 100 pills for $150 FREE shipping. NO prescriptions needed. Money back guaranteed! 1-877-743-5419 __________________________________________________

Experienced Hair Dresser Needed FULL or PART Time • 724-344-4656

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Seeking energetic self-motivated individuals to manage day and evening shifts. Ability to multi-task. Strong leadership qualities and people skills. Duties include; phone order taking, operation of POS system, inventory and labor control, oversee cooks and drivers. Fast food management experience preferred. Will train. Call 724-348-8844.

New large black leather look computer chair on wheels $30. New small black student computer/desk chair $15. Large wooden bookcase, used, 6’2” L x 34” H x 9-1/2” W, $25. 160 hardback book, $50 all. Biographies on Hearst, Clinton, Paterno, McDonalds, Oliver North, Iacocca, Stephanapolous, Chrylser, Merv Griffin, Cowboys, Ava Gardner, Nancy Reagan and more. 412-896-9342 __________________________________________________ Fiesta Ware Franciscan Apple, hall tea pots 412-886-2371 __________________________________________________ Sofa, 3 cushion, pastel floral design, $125. Spider floor lamp black $65. Coffee table, 2 glass inserts and drawer $35. Utility particle board cabinets, 6 pcs, lots of shelves and drawers, one unit is a pantry, $125. Wheelchair Invacare, standard size $50. Sleeping bags, 1 for 0 temp, 1 for__________________________________________________ 30-40 temp, $40. 724-244-4862 Mon Valley Memorial Park, Donora, 2 Lots and 2 Vaults, $3600. 2 Lots, $1600. Deed transfers included. Call: 724-258-8631, leave message. __________________________________________________

4 adjoining cemetery plots for sale in MonValley Memorial Park, Donora. Located in "Five Flags" section. $875 each, includes $95 per plot deed transfer fee. Call 724-632-6694. If not home leave a message and we will call you back. __________________________________________________ Cemetery lots for sale, Lafayette Memorial Cemetery, 2 lots + 2 vaults, $3,000 + transfer. 724-632-5605. __________________________________________________ BUCK STOVE Natural Gas-Ceramic Log Fireplace Insert (Or can be used as a stand-alone stove).Vent-free. On a pedestal. Model 30 - rarely used, like new. 27" High; 21-1/2" Wide; 14" Deep. 33,000 BTU. Price includes an__________________________________________________ extra set of five (5) logs. $300.00 Firm. Call 412-915-3035 SAMSUNG TAB-4 Tablet - Size 7" - 16 GB with book cover and SIM card. Never used. Valued at $200. - Selling for $100. 412-915-3035 __________________________________________________ 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 __________________________________________________

----------- ITEMS WANTED -------Buying vintage ladies/men’s clothing/accessories. Victorian thru 1970’s. Call Gloria 724-263-2239 or Bonnie 412-997-2943 __________________________________________________ Wanted - Bugle with no pistons. Reasonable. 724-696-5221 __________________________________________________ Wanted - Working wall mounted urinal for man's bathroom. 724-6965221 __________________________________________________ Donate a car to a young Christian girl with three children (2 are special needs). Please help if you can. Thank you. Call 724-621-0505 __________________________________________________ Indian arrowheads all natiave American artifacts and all vintage costume jewelry. Call 724-428-3695 __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Buying Old Sportscard Collections! - Seeking vintage era baseball, football and basketball cards. 1970's and earlier. Will also buy newer cards from 1980-2000's if in good shape. Call me FIRST before you throw away old boxes of cards. Paying CASH! 412-760-2291. __________________________________________________ Old electrical insulators used on utility poles. Glass or porcelain. Call 724-782-0539. __________________________________________________ Tektronix oscilloscope, excellent working condition, newer model (1980s or newer), preferably with manual, must be very low price. Call Bob in Monongahela at 724-258-6236 __________________________________________________ Old radio/tv/amp tubes for my antique jukebox and guitar amp. 724258-6236 __________________________________________________ Outdoor plastic lighted blow mold Christmas decorations & vintage Christmas stuff. Call 412-384-8759 or email caminda2008@yahoo.com. __________________________________________________

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November 2015 ————————————————————————————————————————— 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 724483-8600. __________________________________________________ JUNK CARS WANTED! FREE Tow! C.T. Auto Recyclers. 724-348-7467. WANTED ANTIQUES – Oriental Rugs, Paintings, Quilts, Crocks with Blue, Furniture, Lamps, old Christmas and sterling silver, anything OLD! Please call me. Jim Gillespie at 412-979-7050 or home 724-348-6203. 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 412-498-1622. __________________________________________________ CASH PAID- up to $25/Box for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. 1-DAYPAYMENT.1-800-371-1136 __________________________________________________ Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201 __________________________________________________ Want To Purchase Minerals And Other Oil/Gas Interests. Send Details To: PO Box 13557, Denver CO 80201. __________________________________________________ ACCESS YOUR LAWSUIT CASH! In an Injury Lawsuit? Need Cash Now? Low Rates. No Credit Checks/Monthly Payments. Call Now 1-800-5688321. __________________________________________________ Cash for unexpired DIABETIC TEST STRIPS or STOP SMOKING PRODUCTS! Free Shipping, Best Prices & 24 hr payment! Call 1-855440-4001 www.TestStripSearch.com __________________________________________________ WANTED ALL MOTORCYCLES Before 1985. Running or not. Japanese, British, European. $Cash$ paid. Free appraisals! Call 315-569-8094 Email pictures or description to: cyclerestoration@aol.com __________________________________________________ Cash for DIABETIC TEST STRIPS / STOP SMOKING PRODUCTS or GIFT CARDS! Free Shipping, 24hr Payments! Call 1-877-588-8500, www.TestStripSearch.com. Habla Espanol. __________________________________________________

----------- MISCELLANEOUS --------Donate a car to a young Christian girl with three children (2 are special needs). Please help if you can. Thank you. Call 724-621-0505 __________________________________________________

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EASY CASH! - Sell your old baseball cards! Ex-husband, old boyfriend, or adult kids who no longer want or need their old cards? I will buy them from you! Also buying football, basketball and hockey cards! Find an old box of sportscards in the garage or attic? Give me a call today. 412-7602291. __________________________________________________ LAWNBOY MOWERS - Used Lawnboy mowers. All 2-cycle. Gold & silver. All self propelled. Great Shape. Also wanted to buy used Lawnboys and Honda. Call 724-745-6489. __________________________________________________ KITTENS - Healthy Herbal kittens. FREE to a good home. 8-weeks old. 3 male and 3 female. 5 orange and white, and 1 black and white. 724929-4189 or 724-929-2486 __________________________________________________ DISH TV Starting at $19.99/month (for 12 mos.) SAVE! Regular Price $34.99 Ask About FREE SAME DAY Installation! CALL Now! 877-4779659 __________________________________________________ Make a Connection. Real People, Flirty Chat. Meet singles right now! Call LiveLinks. Try it FREE. Call NOW: 1-888-909-9905 18+. __________________________________________________ DISH TV Starting at $19.99/month (for 12 mos.) SAVE! Regular Price $34.99 Ask About FREE SAME DAY Installation! CALL Now! 877-4779659 __________________________________________________ AVIATION Grads work with JetBlue, Boeing, Delta and others- start here with hands on training for FAA certification. Financial aid if qualified. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866-453-6204 __________________________________________________ AIRLINE CAREERS. Get FAA approved maintenance training at campuses coast to coast. Job placement assistance. Financial Aid for qualifying students. Military friendly. Call AIM 888-686-1704 __________________________________________________ CASH FOR CARS: All Cars/Trucks Wanted. Running or Not! Top Dollar Paid. We Come To You! Any Make/Model. Call For Instant Offer: 1-800864-5960 _________________________________________________ CASH PAID for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS! 1 DAY PAYMENT & PREPAID shipping. HIGHEST PRICES! Call 1-888-7767771. www.Cash4DiabeticSupplies.com _________________________________________________ DIRECTV Starting at $19.99/mo. FREE Installation. FREE 3 months of HBO SHOWTIME CINEMAX starz. FREE HD/DVR Upgrade! 2015 NFL Sunday Ticket Included (Select Packages) New Customers Only. CALL 1-800-614-8506 _________________________________________________ Got Knee Pain? Back Pain? Shoulder Pain? Get a pain-relieving brace -little or NO cost to you. Medicare Patients Call Health Hotline Now! 1- 800-491-6053 _________________________________________________ Junk Cars for Cash ($1,000+) All Cars: Any Condition Cash Paid Same Day! Instant Phone Quote! No Title OK! 1-866-835-9249 _________________________________________________

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LEARNING TO READ can be both fun and educational. Learn more about this wholesome farm book, Richard the Donkey and His LOUD, LOUD Voice at www.RichardTheDonkey.com __________________________________________________ Make a Connection. Real People, Flirty Chat. Meet singles right now! Call LiveLinks. Try it FREE. Call NOW: Call 1-877-737-9447 18+ __________________________________________________ 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 800-980-6076 for $750 Off. __________________________________________________

LOST – Wedding Ring. Men’s. White Gold. Lost while driving along Rt. 88 near Mingo Church Road, Finleyville. Very sentimental and important. Reward offered. If found, please call 412-760-2291. __________________________________________________ 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. __________________________________________________

SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. Unable to work? Denied benefits? We Can Help! WIN or Pay Nothing! Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at 1-800-290-8321 to start your application today! __________________________________________________

Got an older car, boat or RV? Do the humane thing. Donate it to the Humane Society. Call 1- 800-758-2204 __________________________________________________

ACCESS YOUR LAWSUIT CASH! In an Injury Lawsuit? Need Cash Now? Low Rates. No Credit Checks/Monthly Payments. Call Now 1-800-5688321. __________________________________________________ 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 __________________________________________________ Emergencies can strike at any time. Wise Food Storage makes it easy to prepare with tasty, easy-to-cook meals that have a 25-year shelf life. FREE sample. Call: 800-970-5771 __________________________________________________

------------- NOTICES ---------The gift shop at the Schoolhouse Arts Center, 2600 South Park Rd., Bethel Park (a 501-c3 non-profit organization) is seeking a variety of crafters for Fall season Sept-Dec 2015. Membership fee $25. Call Linda at__________________________________________________ 412-833-0862 or email libax99@verizon.net.

DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. CALL 1-800-895-7416 __________________________________________________

Got Knee Pain? Back Pain? Shoulder Pain? Get a pain-relieving brace -little or NO cost to you. Medicare Patients Call Health Hotline Now! 1-__________________________________________________ 800-419-3684 SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. Unable to work? Denied benefits? We Can Help! WIN or Pay Nothing! Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at 1-800-208-6915 to start your application today! __________________________________________________ IF YOU HAD HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY AND SUFFERED A BACTERIAL INFECTION POST-OPERATIVELY and a Bair Hugger (BLUE BLANKET) forced-air warming blanket was used during the surgery, between 2010 and the present time, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles H Johnson 1-800-535-5727 __________________________________________________

------------ PETS -------YOUNG CATS Spayed and Neutered, all shots, litter trained, FeLuk tested, loving cats fostered in homes, adoption fee $40. 724-258-8380 __________________________________________________

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----------- REAL ESTATE --------FOR RENT - 1 Bedroom Furnished Apartment in Monongahela. Appliances – Free Laundry, Parking & Garbage. Close to bus line. Senior Discount. 724-931-4764 __________________________________________________ HOUSE FOR RENT-Monongahela, 2 bedroom, 2 full bath, fenced yard, NO PETS, $550 + utilities & security deposit. Credit check req. 724-2638388 __________________________________________________ TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME IN MAPLEVIEW (NEAR CHARLEROI). RECENTLY REDUCED TO $45,000 FIRM. Located in a quiet residential area, aluminum siding, with 3 bedrooms, 1 _ baths, living room with decorative fireplace framed with enclosed bookcases, dining room and kitchen, this house also features a room addition with built-in bookshelves that would make a wonderful den or in-home office. Gas heat, whole house air conditioning, newer windows, full front porch, detached garage. All appliances included (refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, washer and dryer). This house is priced to move. CALL 724-483-4908. __________________________________________________ 4 BR, 2 BA farmhouse, horse barn, nice views, Beautiful setting just off the NY State Thruway, 40 min West of Albany! Call 888-738-6994 for more info __________________________________________________

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ABANDONED FARM SALE! 38 acres - $69,900 Gorgeous acreage with stunning views, stream, woods and fields! Just off the NY State Thruway! Terms avail! 888-431-7214 __________________________________________________ HOBBY FARM LIQUIDATION 4 BR / 2 BATH FARMHOUSE - 22 ACRES $149,900! Horse barn, dairy barn, gorgeous setting with views! Just off NY State Thruway. Call 888-738-6994 for fact sheet. __________________________________________________ Mohawk Valley Hobby Farm - 22 acres - $149,900 4 BR, 2 BA farmhouse, horse barn, nice views, Beautiful setting just off the NY State Thruway, 40 min West of Albany! Call 888-738-6994 for more info __________________________________________________ COOPERSTOWN LAND LIQUIDATION! 10 acres - $29,900 Priced 70% BELOW MARKET! Woods, utils, twn rd, private setting just 7 miles from Village! Terms avail! 888-431-7214 __________________________________________________

------------ SERVICES -------LAWN CARE and GUTTER CLEANING Call Cory. 412-715-6778. Free estimate. Honest, Hardworking, and Reliable! __________________________________________________ J&L CLEANING SERVICES Selling your home? Buying a home? • No job too big or small. Residential or Commercial. • Very competitive pricing. South Hills-based. Call for a FREE quote today! • 724-747-0793 __________________________________________________ CARPET REPAIRS. Restretches, Patches, Installation. Small job in Rental Specialist. 25 years experience. Leave Message 412-651-8503 __________________________________________________

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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, 724-787-7030 (24 hrs a day/7 days a week), email stan@seniorhelpfree.com or visit www.seniorhelpfree.com. __________________________________________________ RON’S ALL APPLIANCE REPAIR. REPAIRING REFRIGERATORS, WASHERS, DYERS, RANGES, SUBZEROS…ONE CALL DOES IT ALL: 724-6409383. 7 DAYS/WK, 24 HR. SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT. __________________________________________________ Bobcat with 2 Buckets FOR RENT! $200/day + delivery & pick-up. Call: 724-825-7233. 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. 724258-5336; 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. __________________________________________________ LARGE, LOCAL BASEMENT WATERPROOFING AND FOUNDATION REPAIR COMPANY. Lifetime transferrable warranties, FREE estimates and Senior Discounts. 1-800-343-2357 PA377 __________________________________________________

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.

DVD TRANSFER HOME MOVIES FAMILY MOVIE TRANSFERS AND DVD MONTAGE CREATIONS BY DEB CHEPLIC. Transfer family 8mm and Super 8 reel (projector) movies to DVD. also transfer VHS, VHS-C DV tapes, vinyl records and cassettes. Movies transferred digitally, frame by frame, for superior clarity. No projector flicker – reasonable rates. Create a one of a kind DVD Montage of special family events.

724-258-5336 email: dcheplic@gmail.com Web page: http://www.debcheplicmovietransfersandmontages.com

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

• Official Entry Form •

(Deadline for entries is November 12)

Find the answers to these three (3) questions somewhere within this edition of the South Hills-Mon Valley Messenger. What award did Girl Scout Troop 54219 receive?

When is Mon Valley Hospital’s Annual Light-Up-Night Celebration? Who will lead the Charleroi Veterans Day parade? 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 October Pizza Puzzler winners! Jennifer McElhany - Eighty Four • Robert John - Monessen

The MESSENGER is the premier community newspaper in the South Hills and Mon Valley area of Pittsburgh. We are a free, monthly publication seeking to expand our coverage, and grow existing territories. The MESSENGER is looking to add experienced Sales Representatives to our growing team of professionals. Candidates should possess: Strong sales and/or customer service skills, ability to offer clients advice on ad content and design, handle several projects at once, work on a deadline, familiarity with Mon Valley area, reliable transportation, flexible schedule, computer with internet access and a personable, friendly attitude. Preferred candidates will possess: Prior newspaper or media experience, good communication and presentation skills and be motivated, determined and persistent. Interested applicants should email us at dhaniford@messengerpaper.com with a resume and cover letter, or mail to P.O. Box 13363, Pittsburgh, PA 15243.

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Food & Dining Staying in or going out, plan your evening using the South Hills Messenger Dining Guide.

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