South Hills Mon Valley Messenger May 2015

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Competitive Cheer Squad From Jefferson Hills Wins National Championship

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ith a fierce determination to win, South Hills Synergy All-Stars Eclipse Junior 2 competitive cheer squad descended on National Harbor, MD the weekend of March 21–22 to compete at the Battle at the Capital.

And win they did. The girls, from Lindsey’s Tumbling School in Jefferson Hills, performed on Saturday, nabbing the first-place position. They took the mat again on Sunday to cinch the top award in their division, making them Large Junior 2 National Champions.

“The work these girls put into perfecting their routine was remarkable. At the Battle at the Capitol, they were spot-on with their execution and technique and showed exceptional drive,” said Lindsey DelGreco, founder and owner of Lindsey’s Tumbling School. “The coaches and I were overwhelmed with their success and could not be more proud of them!” In addition to DelGreco, the squad’s coaches are Karlee Sallinger, Rachel Majsak, and Amie Schmotzer. South Hills Synergy competitive cheer program will enter its fourth season this fall. The program operates as part of the U.S. All Star Federation (USASF), the largest govContinued on Page 44

J2 squad members are (first row) Raygen Hintemeyer, Lily Pierce, Ava Colosimo, Madison Woeber, Alayna Sluk, Madison Lear, Mia Maddas, (second row) Savanna Wright, Alyssa McCormick, Alexys Krutules, Kaley Kuzma, Jadyn Reinhart, Leah Blank, Abby Thompson, (back row) Maria Costa, Julia Putignano, Bailey Weisbrod, Erin Gruber, Madeline Sonnett, Nevada Kraus, Sierra Randolph, Paige Ramsey, and Grace Konick.

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BUSINESS

Judy’s Java Joint in Bethel Park Holds Ribbon Cutting See complete story on page 31

Mon Valley Children Invited to Participate in BVA Memorial Day Parade with Bike Decorating Contest

Pictured are (l-r) Diane Ford - Bethel Park Chamber; State Representative Rick Saccone; Sue Means - County Council; Jeff and Judy Gramm; Congressman Tim Murphy; Bethel Park Mayor Jack Allen; Marcy Santel & Greg Gold - Peters Township Chamber Board Secretary and Chairman, respectively.

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Finleyville Volunteer Fire Dept. – New Year, New Leadership

By Paul Chasko After a search for suitable officers among their membership, an annual election of those nominated was held, and the new officers of the Finleyville Volunteer Fire Department were installed at an annual dinner held for that purpose on March 28.

This is more serious than a popularity contest as, in the case of the operative officers, these men will be making decisions that affect the well-being and possibly the lives of their brother firefighters. Past firefighting experience, knowledge of procedures and equipment, leadership and training abilities and dedication are all factors considered in choosing the operational officers.

The administrative officers must show a dedication to keeping the organization strong, well-equipped and financially solvent – no easy task when pieces of equipment valued in the hundreds of thousands of dollars must be purchased, maintained and periodically replaced. With growing financial challenges the administrative officers will

be struggling to keep the FVFD from becoming another of the many volunteer fire departments to close its doors.

Municipal officials and residents of Union and Nottingham Townships and the Borough of Finleyville should seriously consider the unselfish services provided by these first-responders to personal and community emergencies. Respond to their ongoing fund drive as if your life depended on it – someday in just might.

Congratulations, best wishes and prayers go out to the new officers listed below and all other members of the FVFD – keep strong and stay safe.

Administrative Officers: President - Jacob Lawrence Vice President - Jason Melzer Recording Secretary - Josh Heyl Financial Secretary - Dave Husser Treasurer – Justin Friend

Pictured a mix of FVFD members and honored guests at the FVFD 2015-2016 Officers Installation Dinner. Not all members were present for the photo.

Chapalin – Jeff Lytle Trustees - Mark Chasko Bill Grubbs Dennis McLaughlin Lisa Tomosky Operative (Line) Officers: Chief 26 - Jeff Thomas

Assistant Chief 261– David Kegel Assistant Chief 262 – Doug Detig Captain 263 - Jason Melzer Captain 264 - Adam Parker Captain 265 - Jacob Lawrence Chief Engineer - Andy Sneed Assistant Engineers - Mark Chasko, Jason Dooley, Neil Stewart

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PLACES to GO THINGS to SEE STUFF to DO MAY 1 SOLID GOLD – Carmichaels Center from 7 – 11 p.m. For more info, call 724-592-5264.

MAY 3 PANCAKES FOR PAWS - presented by the Washington Area Humane Society at the Houston American Legion Post 902, 48 Western Ave., 9 a.m. $8 a person and $4 for kids under 6. Raffle baskets Plus, our 50/50 raffle is going to be a big one.

CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION - a dinner, fundraiser and show opening for South Arts at the Historic Schoolhouse, Bethel Park.

Dinner tickets ($12) will be available at the door for a menu that includes shredded beef tacos, rice, beans, salsa, chips, dessert 5 to 8 p.m. but the FREE Art Show will open earlier at 1 p.m.

For further information, contact Sally Cordis at 412-831-8156.

RABIES CLINIC – held by the Webster Beagle Club at Rostraver Central Fire Co., Fells Church Rd., Noon to 4 p.m. Donations for Rabies $12. Free hot dogs and coffee, gifts from Dads Pet Care and Martins Pet & Wild Life Center. For more info, call Ron at 724-3797103.

SAVING AIDEN SPAGHETTI DINNER AND AUCTION - 1 - 6 p.m. at Nativity Church – South Park. Price is $8 adult/$5 children 5 and under. To benefit Aiden Zangrilli of South Park, a 2-year-old boy who was diagnosed with Leukemia on December 1, 2014.

SPRING CRAFT SHOW – at the Gill Hall Volunteer Fire Hall, 1228 Gill Hall Rd, Jefferson Hills, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

THE MOUNTAIN ANTHEMS MIXED CHORUS - a Cappella group singing Gospel music at First United Methodist Church, Monongahela. Concert begins at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 724-258-7054.

MAY 5 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. $6 for 20 regular games and 5 specials. Doors open at 6 p.m.

with all proceeds going to charitable, cultural and social development among women of the community. Membership is open to all residents of Jefferson Hills, as well as the surrounding communities. Guests are welcome to all meetings. For further information please call, 412384-3318 or 412-655-4224.

MAY 7 BINGO - at Broughton Volunteer Fire Dept., South Park. Doors open at 5 p.m. Early Birds start at Birthday Club member gets $5 off and free Dauber. For more information, call 412655 9949 or visit www.broughtonvfd.org.

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 information, contact Patti at 724-941-6609.

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WEEKLY THURSDAY NIGHT BINGO at the Community Center in Fayette City.

Benefits the Fayette City VFC. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Bingo starts at 6:50 p.m.

WOMEN’S CLUB OF JEFFERSON HILLS MEETING - 7:30 p.m. at the Jefferson Hills Municipal Building. The program for the upcoming meeting will be the Annual Auction

CONNECTING OUR COMMUNITY PROVIDER & HEALTH FAIR – 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. in the Clairton Education Center Gym.

Free dinner, door prizes, children’s activities.

Community agencies will provide valuable information on many services available to residents of Clairton.

KNITTING TOGETHER – 6:15 – 8:45 p.m. at the Memory Tree and Yarn Branch, Monongahela. Walk-ins welcome. No charge.

For more info, call 724-258-6758.

MAY 8 PASTA DINNER – hosted by Pathfinder School from 5-8. Pathfinder is a school for students with special needs located at 50 Donati Road, Bethel Park, PA 15102. Tickets are $8 for adults and $3 for kids 3-10. Kids under 3 eat free. There will also be several basket raffles.

MAY 9 SOLID GOLD – at the Pulaski Club, Washington, from 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. For more info, call Geno at 724-592-5264.

HANGING FLOWER BASKET FUNDRAISER – held by the Country Clovers 4H Club in the parking lot of Dierken’s Pharmacy, 100 E. Main St., Monongahela, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

May 2015 ————————————————————————————————————————— “A NEW BEGINNING” WOMEN’S CONFERENCE - 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Bible Alliance Church, West Newton with speaker Dr. Jamie King of Pillars of Grace Ministries. A Tickets are $5 in advance or $8 at the door.

Childcare is available at no extra cost. Call 72472-5570 for ticket reservation.

WHAT’S IT WORTH? 11TH ANNUAL ANTIQUE APPRAISAL - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Monongahela Area Library, $5 for an open/oral appraisal, $10 for a private appraisal from 3 – 4 p.m. Antiques, jewelry, collectibles, small furniture (large furniture requires a photo). For more information, call 724-258-3930.

PLANT SALE – held by the Treehaven Garden Club from 8 a.m. to noon at the South Park Shops. Club members will be selling perennials grown in their own gardens, herbs, beautiful hanging baskets and unique floral gift baskets. For more information, contact Jan Kleiser at jankleiser@verizon.net.

Castle Shannon, Hays, Overbrook and Whitehall which were all part of the original Baldwin Township. Go to baldwinhistoricalsociety.org to learn more.

MAY 12 CALIFORNIA AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING - 7 p.m. at the Gallagher House. The presentation topic is Historic Farm Landscapes of Washington County and the Factors That Shaped Them.

Attendance is free and open to the public.

LOW COST CAST SPAY/NEUTER – held

by Animal Friends at New Eagle Social Hall, Chess St. $45 includes neuter/spay and shots.

Must RSVP to Faith at 724-941-5683 ext. #1 for appointment. Cats MUST be in a carrier.

VALLEY ART CLUB MEETING – 6 p.m. at SPHS Charleroi. Local artists considering joining the club are invited to contact any member. Further information is available on our Facebook page: Valley Art Club.

MAY 10 SPAGHETTI DINNER – 3 – 7 p.m. at Wright’s United Methodist Church. All proceeds benefit the Finleyville Food Pantry. $8 adults, $4 kids. Take out available.

MOTHER’S DAY BINGO AND LUNCHEON - Bunola Fire Hall in Bunola. Doors will open at 12 noon with Bingo commencing at 1 p.m. Tickets are pre-sale at $40 at the Firehall on Friday, May 8 from 4 - 7 pm. No tickets will be sold at the door. Jackpot for this event is $500 with 4 specials at $100 each and 20 game at $50 each. Please contact Peggy Lazzori at 412-3844035 for additional information.

MAY 11 PLEASANT HILLS GARDEN CLUB MEETING - 12:30 p.m. Pleasant Hills Boro Building. Program will be Perennials in the Garden - Three Seasons of Color. Non-members welcome. For more information, visit www.plsthillspagardnclub.com.

BALDWIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING – 1 p.m. at the Baldwin Borough Library. We are currently looking for yearbooks and other memorabilia from Baldwin High School and artifacts and photos from not only Baldwin Borough but also Brentwood, Carrick,

MVRCC LUNCHEON - Alex Harper, Director of Government Affairs at the PA Chamber of Business and Industry, will be the featured speaker at MVRCC’s luncheon at the Willow Room, WillowPointe Plaza.

Registration begins at 11:30 a.m.. This luncheon is open to all local legislative offices, municipalities, Chambers of Commerce, area school districts and to the public at large. $20/person.

To register, call 724-483-3507 or by online registration at www.mvrchamber.org WEEKLY TUESDAY NIGHT BINGO - at the St. Francis of Assisi Church. 7:15 p.m. for the “Early Bird” games and 7:30 p.m. for the regular bingo. Admission is $6 for 20 regular games and 5 specials. Doors open at 6 p.m.

THE COUPON CONNECTION - 5:30 p.m. at the Monongahela Library in the Activity Room. Bring your extra coupons to share or to sort through the Coupon Box for items you need. For more information call (724) 5183529, couponconnectionmv@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/groups/CouponConnection/.

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PLACES to GO THINGS to SEE STUFF to DO MAY 12 SOUTH HILLS COIN CLUB MEETING - 8 p.m. at the Bethel Presbyterian Church. All members and the general public are invited. A 50/50 will be offered and kids prizes to be awarded. Applications are now being accepted for membership. For more information, call 724-984-6611.

SOUTH HILLS FRIENDS OF THE MONTOUR TRAIL MEETING - 6:30 p.m. at the South Park Township Community room.

Individuals interested in the Montour Trail are encouraged to attend. Additional information may be obtained on the Montour Trail web site www.montourtrail.org. Questions may be directed to info@montourtrail.org.

MAY 13 SOLID GOLD – at the Hazelkirk American Legion from 7 – 10 p.m. For more info, call Geno at 724-592-5264.

MAY 14 WEEKLY THURSDAY NIGHT BINGO at the Community Center in Fayette City.

Benefits the Fayette City VFC. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Bingo starts at 6:50 p.m.

KNIT AND CROCHET GROUP - 5:30-7 p.m. at the Donora Public Library. Bring your current project and enjoy a fun and inspiring evening among other knitters and crocheters.

To attend, call 724-379-7940.

BINGO - at Broughton Volunteer Fire Dept.

South Park. Doors open at 5 p.m. Early Birds start at 7 p.m. Birthday Club member gets $5 off and free Dauber. For more information, call 412-655 9949 or visit www.broughtonvfd.org.

DINNER FOR A DOLLAR - 5 - 7 p.m. at Community of Christ, Bethel Park. Spaghetti, bread and rolls, fresh garden salad, and desserts.

We accept donations of $1 per person or $3 per

family. This is humbly accepted, but not required reservations needed. For more information, call Debbie at 412-833-6357.

MEETING OF THE CHARLEROI LODGE #615 FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS - 7:30 p.m. in the Masonic Hall in Charleroi. All members encouraged to attend.

For more information, call 724-984-6611.

MAY 15 - 17 PENNSYLVANIA ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL – Washington County Fairgrounds, 2151 N. Main St. Friday & Saturday 10 -5, Sunday 10 – 4. Held rain or shine. Adults $6, Seniors (65+) $5.50, children 6-12 $1, under 6 free. For more information, call 724-863-4577, email info@familyfestivals.com or visit www.familyfestivals.com.

MAY 16 PLEASANT HILLS GARDEN CLUB PLANT SALE - 9 – 11:30 a.m. at the Community Room Pleasant Hills Boro Building, 410 E, Bruceton Rd. For more information, visit www.plsthillspagardnclub.com.

RELAY FOR LIFE OF PETERS TWP – 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Peters Twp Middle School.

Sign up at www.relayforlife.org/peterstwppa.

DIAPER DISTRIBUTION DAY - held by the Christ the Redeemer Diaper Pantry, Canonsburg, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. WIC and SNAP cardholders will receive free diapers, wipes and creams if they show their cards, a photo ID, and a birth certificate . If you have questions, call 724-745-0685.

SPAGHETTI DINNER – at First United Methodist Church, 430 W. Main St Monongahela, from 3 – 6 p.m. Spaghetti w/meatballs, salad bar, desert. Eat in or take out.

For more information, call 724-258-7054.

POOCH PARADE AND FESTIVAL Registration ($5) 10 - 10:45 a.m. at Aquatorium Park in Monongahela. Parade begins 11 a.m. at 2nd and Main St., ends at Chess Park. Pooch Parade Vendor Festival from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. featuring pet services and items and (human) food and drink. Prizes awarded for Smallest, Biggest, Owner Look-Alike. For more information, call 724-258-4240.

KIDS YARD SALE – at Thomas Presbyterian Church, Eighty Four from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Donations welcome May 6 - 15 up to 6 p.m. All items must be neat and in working order. For more information, call 724-941-8910.

PETERS TOWNSHIP JAZZ BAND REUNION CONCERT – 7 p.m. at Peters Township High School Auditorium. All proceeds benefit the Dave Pew Memorial Scholarship Fund. Adults $10, students $5.

Available at the door. For more information, call Dave at 724-747-0436.

MAY 17 BRADFORD HOUSE GARDEN PARTY – 2 – 4 p.m. Tour the garden and learn some of the plant species of the 18th Century with our house gardener, Alice Burroughs. Watch local artists Leslie Fehling and Kit Paulsen paint spring scenes. Enjoy music from Rick Baker.

Tickets can be purchased for $20 each or before the event through May 15 for $15 each at Citizens Library or by calling 724-222-3604.

NORMAL VS. ABNORMAL AGING DISCUSSION – at Beth Israel Center Synagogue, 115 Gill Hall Road, Jefferson Hills, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The event is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by the South Hills Community Engagement Initiative. For more information or to RSVP, contact Katie Gordon at 412-697-6647 or kgordon@jfedpgh.org.

MON VALLEY COIN CLUB MEETING 2 p.m. at the Mon Valley Senior Citizens Center in Charleroi. All members and the general public are invited. Applications are now being accepted for membership. A 50/50 will be offered along with prizes for kids. For more information, call 724-984-6611.

GREAT STRIDE WALK - 10 a.m. at the South Park Museum Building. This event is one of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s largest local events. Food, entertainment, and activities will be provided. For more information, contact Lauren Pesce at lpesce@cff.org or 412-3214422 or by visiting http://greatstrides.cff.org.

MAY 18 THE PIONEER CLOGGERS - join them at the South Park Community Center at 6:30.

Bring your friends, and join in on the fun!

There is no charge. To register call 412-8123972 or email pioneercloggers@gmail.com.

MAY 19 ELECTION DAY LUNCHEON – at Holy Ghost Social Center, Charleroi from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Eat in or take out. May call ahead to 724489-0500 or fax to 724-483-0696. Featuring soups: chicken rice veg., veg. barley; sandwiches: hot sausage, pulled pork; an Ethnic platter: kielbasa w/onions,lima beans & ham hocks, halupki (stuffed cabbage rolls). Coleslaw & beverage included!

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. $6 for 20 regular games and 5 specials. Doors open at 6 p.m.

ELECTION DAY SOUP & SANDWICH LUNCH – at First United Methodist Church, 430 W. Main St Monongahela, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eat in or take out. Delivery available call 724-258-7054.

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WEEKLY THURSDAY NIGHT BINGO at the Community Center in Fayette City.

Benefits the Fayette City VFC. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Bingo starts at 6:50 p.m.

MEETING OF THE RETIRED MEN’S LUNCHEON GROUP OF PLEASANT HILLS - Noon in the Fellowship Hall of the Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church. Kathryn Phillips, a teacher in the Brentwood School District, will share her experiences during the 9-11 attack in a building adjacent to the Twin Towers. Cost for the lunch is only $7. To attend, call 412-655-2000. Please call by Friday, May 15.

BINGO - at Broughton Volunteer Fire Dept., South Park. 5 p.m. Early Birds start at 7 p.m.

Full kitchen open with free coffee. Snacks sold too. Birthday Club member gets $5 off and free Dauber. For more information, call 412-655 9949 or visit www.broughtonvfd.org.

MAY 22 - 23 MINGO CREEK PARK OBSERVATORY - STAR PARTIES - see stars, galaxies, nebula, planets, moon, meteors, and more, up close through our 10” and 24” fixed telescopes and members telescopes on the hill. Conditions permitting possible solar view with new Lunt solarscope! Haddad Planetarium offers lectures, movies, sky shows. 6 - 11 p.m., end time depending on conditions. Solar viewing at 4 p.m. conditions permitting. Address: 1 Shelter 10 Road, Nottingham Township. For more information and group pre-registration, call 724-384-6150.

MAY 23 OLDIES DANCE – 7 – 11 p.m. at the White Oak American Legion Post 701, White Oak. A 50/50 will be offered. $5 per person and all proceeds benefit Veterans programs. For more information, call 724-984-6611.

MAY 24 PENTECOST 2015 – 6 p.m. at Bible Alliance Church, West Newton. We invite you to join us for worship with Judah First and a powerful word from Brian Higbee of City Church of Connellsville. Childcare provided.

ALL AMERICAN CAR SHOW - at Sun Chevrolet, Rt. 19, Peters Township. Sponsored

by Sun Chevrolet and Three Rivers Corvette Club. Open to all American manufactured automobiles. Spectators are free and welcome to vote. Gate open at 9 a.m. and show voting starts at 10 a.m. Dash plaques to the first 100 cars.

Donation is $10 per car and proceeds benefit St. Jude’s Children Fund. Voting is by “Peoples’ Choice” from 10 to 1 and awards presented at 2 p.m. Music, food/drink available, 50/50.

ST. DAVID’S CELEBRATES PENTECOST - St. David’s Episcopal Church on McMurray Road. Traditionally Pentecost marks the beginning of the Christian Church.

To remember this important day all the members of St. David’s will have a chance to gather together for their annual potluck luncheon.

MAY 26 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.

MAY 27 SOLID GOLD – at the Hazelkirk American Legion from 7 – 10 p.m. For more info, call Geno at 724-592-5264.

MAY 28 WEEKLY THURSDAY NIGHT BINGO at the Community Center in Fayette City.

Benefits the Fayette City VFC. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Bingo starts at 6:50 p.m.

BINGO - at Broughton Volunteer Fire Dept., 1030 Cochrans Mill Rd. South Park. Doors open at 5 p.m. Early Birds start at 7 p.m. Full kitchen open with free coffee. Snacks sold too.

Birthday Club member gets $5 off and free Dauber. For more information, call 412-655 9949 or visit www.broughtonvfd.org.

MONONGAHELA AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING - 7 p.m. in the parlor room of the First Presbyterian Church, Monongahela. Please enter through the Chess Street entrance. Ron Necciai will step up to the mound and talk about his Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame career, including his fabled strike out May 13, 1952 game.

MAY 30 THE COUPON CONNECTION - 5:30 p.m. at the Monongahela Library. Great time to bring your extra coupons to share or to sort through the Coupon Box for items you need.

For more information call (724) 518-3529, couponconnectionmv@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/groups/CouponConnection/.

STEEL CITY COMEDY TOUR – hosted by the Gill Hall Volunteer Company at the Fire Hall, 1228 Gill Hall Rd, Jefferson Hills. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the performance is 8 p.m.

Entertainers featured in the show are Chuck Krieger, Mike Wysocki, Tom Musial and Brad Ryan. Tickets are $35 which include dinner and beer.

For tickets, email GILLHALLVFC@comcast.net.

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Mid Mon Valley Shipmates to Present Flag Etiquette Program on May 18

Jefferson Hills Resident Offers Memorial Tribute to the Hotel Large Dear Editor, I am saddened yet honored with the loss of Hotel Large - saddened by way of seeing a Jefferson Hills “icon” become that of history, yet honored for the fact that I was asked to do several illustrations for the owners’ family! How bittersweet.

My wife and I moved to the Jefferson Hills area eleven years ago and are honored to have experienced its final decade of eleven. We experienced much of what the hotel had to offer – camaraderie, good food and beverage, and the experience of its interior’s education of yesteryear, the things we wondered of yet never knew. We also met some fine folks in our new neighborhood.

So here is a final toast to the ol’ Hotel Large … from a Monongahela Rye to a cold Ying’ and a chilled red! May blessings go to the owners’ family.

Paul Depp, Jefferson Hills

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Soup’s On at Sisters of St. Francis in the South Hills Soup’s on in May at the Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God. Wedding soup, pesto chicken soup, and roasted eggplant bisque will be offered to patrons of the Sisters’ Soup Takeout Fundraiser on Wednesday, May 13. Soup is $5 a quart, which includes 2 dinner rolls.

Orders must be placed no later than Thursday, May 7 at 412-885-7232 or info@osfprov.org. Soup orders can be picked up on May 13 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Sisters’ Motherhouse. All proceeds benefit the Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God. The Sisters’ Soup Take Out fundraisers are held each month. Patrons choose from three homemade soup selections made with fresh ingredients by Chef Doug Brannock.

Additional salt is also omitted, making the Sisters’ soups healthier alternatives to canned and processed soup. Wedding, their most popular soup, is offered every month with two other rotating seasonal selections.

The soup menu for each month is available on the events page of the Sisters website, www.osfprov.org, or by calling (412) 885-7232.

The Mid Mon Valley Shipmates, who have presented a program on flag etiquette for our national flag to hundreds of school students in area schools, will be the special quests of the Charleroi Area Historical Society On Monday, May 18 at 7 p.m. Barry Anders, Executive Officer of the Shipmates, informed Ken Thompson, CAHS, Inc. President and Program Coordinator, that the Shipmates have made this presentation on flag etiquette not only to school students, but also to many adult organizations.

Its ten parts include information on such things as how Old Glory got its colors and symbols, what our flag code says, and the proper way to fold the flag. Mr. Anders assures those in attendance will grow in their understanding and respect for our national flag just in time to prepare for Flag Day 2015 on June 16. There also will be time for questions. The CAHS meets on the third Monday evening of each month at 7 p.m. March through November and invites its members and non-members to attend. Its programs are held in the Riverside Room, 301 Plaza Dr. in the SPHS building.

For more information, call 724-483-4961 or Ken Thompson at 724-925-1742.

UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE CLAIRTON PUBLIC LIBRARY Clairton Public Library is located at 616 Miller Ave., Clairton. Call 412-233-7966 for details on any library program.

Bake Sale - The Friends of Clairton Library will be holding its spring Bake Sale on Friday, May 22nd from 9:30 until 3 p.m. Come for our homemade, freshfrom-the-oven bakery items. The wide selection will include many varieties of cakes, pies, bars, cookies, breads, dinner rolls, as well as many special items. The FOL donates all proceeds for the benefit of the library.

Cuddle Time - Every Tuesday from 11 until 11:30 children from birth to two years of age can enjoy learning the rhythm and cadence of storybook language. This program is a great way to give little ones an all-important, early experience with books. Every child needs to be accompanied by an (adult) lap to cuddle on.

Wise Walk - Gather to walk, rain or shine on Saturday mornings at 10 a.m.

Walk at your own pace. Join us this Saturday at our starting point, 616 Miller Ave. Bottled water and healthy snacks provided.

Stories for Tots - On Wednesday mornings, toddlers ages 2 and up are welcome

to story time plus an educational group activity. Bring your child at 10 a.m. for more important and fun experiences with book learning. Don’t forget your library card which will allow you and your young ones to select books to take home and enjoy.

Kids After School - Older children are invited to the library every other Monday from 3:30 – 4 p.m. to join with the kids from Sisters’ Place for adult-lead, reading activities. Inquire at the main desk for details (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 noon and play until 2 p.m.

Book Clubs for Adults - Clairton Library hosts two book clubs, one on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. and the other on every 3rd Monday at 9 a.m.

Anyone interested in joining may request a copy of the month’s book at the main desk. If you haven’t been able to order this month’s book, just drop in at book club time. Join us for a stimulating book chat along with coffee and snacks.

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Kristen Marcy Announces Democratic Candidate for Office of the Clerk of Courts Kristin Marcy is announcing that she is a Democratic candidate for the Office of the Clerk of Courts. She is 42 years old and lives in Stockdale, PA. She has worked in the office for 17 years and she is currently the Assistant Deputy and an office supervisor. She was hired to establish a Collections Department and since that time she has worked in all capacities of the office, including, but not limited to, implementing a document scanning system and handling the office book keeping.

She is a graduate of Charleroi Area Jr./Sr. High Kristen Marcy School and California University of Pennsylvania. She is a Stockdale Borough councilwoman, the Democratic committeewoman in Stockdale, a member of the Washington Chapter of the Council of Democratic Women, a member of the Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce, a member of and the financial secretary for the Stockdale Volunteer Fire Department and she is a graduate of Leadership Washington County. She is also an organizer of the annual RESA Regional Police Department’s car show.

Kristen states, “I can offer a seamless transition by maintaining the same staff and offering the knowledge and experience required to supervise this office. This is a full-time position and I intend to work full-time to continue the excellence this office is known for.”

Kristen Marcy is endorsed by the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 47 and the Mon Valley Police Association.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Launches Great Stride Walk in South Park Pennsylvania On May 17, the Western Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Chapter is hosting a Great Strides walk in South Park. This event is one of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s largest local events. The event is very family-friendly and even pet-friendly. Food, entertainment, and activities will be provided.

This walk is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the South Park Museum Building.

For more information please contact Lauren Pesce, Development Director of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Western PA, at lpesce@cff.org or 412-3214422 or by visiting http://greatstrides.cff.org. Come help add more tomorrows for those living with CF!

All-American Car Show Planned for Memorial Day Weekend in Peters Twp. The All-American Car show will take place on Sunday, May 24 at Sun Chevrolet, Rt. 19, Peters Township. The event is sponsored by Sun Chevrolet and Three Rivers Corvette Club and is open to all American-manufactured automobiles. Spectators are free and welcome to vote on the car of your choice. Gates open at 9 a.m. and show voting starts at 10 a.m. Dash plaques will be issued to the first 100 cars. A donation is $10 per car is asked, and proceeds benefit St. Jude’s Children Fund. Voting is by “People’s Choice” from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and awards will be presented at 2 p.m. Music, food/drink available, 50/50.

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Snowden High School Class Of 1965 Plans 50th Reunion Classes 1962, 1963, 1964 and 1965, you are invited to the Snowden High School 50th Reunion.

There will be a morning golf outing on Friday, August 14 followed by a social gathering at 6 p.m. at Al's Cafe, 435 McMurray Rd., Bethel Park.

Food on your own, cash bar. Contact Pete Steininger at petesteininger@yahoo.com or 614-565-7125 for more information on the golf outing.

On Saturday, August 15 there will be a dinner/dance at Broughton Volunteer Fire Hall, 1030 Cochrans Mill Rd. from 2 - 10 p.m. Cost is $35/person. Dress is casual. BYOB, mixers provided.

For those requiring overnight accommodations, a block of rooms have been booked at the Crowne Plaza, 164 Fort Couch Rd. (near South Hills Village). Rooms are held under “Snowden/South Park Reunion.” Call 412833-5300. You must book by July 15, $124/night plus tax.

Please send your name, address, phone, email, graduating year, and which events you are planning to attend to: Cheryl (Long) Haberstock, 5016 Jackson Dr., Jefferson Hills, PA 15025.

If attending the Saturday reunion, please enclose check for $35/person, payable to Cheryl Haberstock.

For more information, call 412-498-1546.

RSVP by July 15.

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Peters Township Gears Up for Another Successful Farmers’ Market Season

By Jackson Brower On May 20th, the second annual Peters Township Farmers’ Market will open. The first year was extremely successful, and this year is going to be even bigger with over 30 vendors signed up. Products offered will include fresh Pictured (l-r) are members of the Peters Township produce from five differFarmers’ Market Board of Directors: Beth Opat; Chelsea ent farmers, eggs, milk, Johnston; Amy Michalesko; Rev. Kris McInnes; Mey Walker; bread, cheese, beef/chickSeashal Belldina; Misty Menarcheck; and Gianna Thomas. en/pork, pasta, cured meat, condiments, jams Peters Township Farmers’ Market and and dips, olive oil and balsamic vine- see our old customers/friends while gars, honey, hummus, maple syrup, also meeting new ones. The Market has organic fresh pressed juice, fresh cut a great atmosphere to it and we are flowers, prepared foods and sweet excited to see what changes have been treats such as kettle corn, shaved ice, made,” said Nicole Kern, of Kern pies, cookies, biscotti and more. Local Farms. artisans will be offering handmade The purpose of the Market is to prosoaps and woodworking. vide an opportunity to farmers and artiThis year the Market will be adding sans in the region to sell what they protwo wine vendors - J & D Cellars from duce directly to South Hills & Peters Eighty Four, PA and Christian Clay residents. The Board of Directors is Winery from Chalkhill, PA. A number made up of 8 local volunteer women of vendors are also participating from and Rev. Kris McInnes of St. David’s the Strip District downtown, including Episcopal Church. The 9 of them share Parma Sausage, Ohio City Pasta, Eliza’s a passion for sustainable farming and Oven, Enrico’s Biscotti Bakery and The buying local fresh products for their Olive Tap. Each week will feature live families. They hope to encourage relaentertainment from local performers, tionships between producer and conarea children’s groups and chef cooking sumer and limit the distance food and demos from local restaurants and culi- goods travel from farm to table. nary schools. If you’re interested in “I was so pleased with the results of performing, please send a message via our first season of the Peters Township their Facebook page or email: stdavid- Farmers' Market,” said Reverend Kris speterstwp@gmail.com.

McInnes, adding, “We hosted a great A larger variety of prepared foods will variety of vendors bringing wonderful also be available so patrons can eat din- local products to our customers. But ner while they shop and this year they’ll even more than that, we were able to be adding a seating area so families can provide a place for greater connection dine while they enjoy live entertain- in our community.” ment. There will also be mobile food The Peters Township Farmers’ trucks from Pittsburgh visiting Market will be held every Wednesday throughout the season. Franktuary from 3 – 7 p.m. at the St. David’s gourmet hot dogs and Caustelot Episcopal Church at 905 E. McMurray Creamery, homemade ice cream will be Rd. Venetia. The Market will begin on there to kick off the opening of the May 20th and continue through Market on May 20th. The first season October 14th. was a big success and many vendors are For more information and a full list excited to return to the Market and see of participating vendors, please visit how the Market will be even bigger and www.peterstownshipFarmers’market.or better this year. g or “like” them on Facebook at “We are anxious for the new season www.facebook.com/peterstownshipto start! We are excited to return to the Farmers’market.

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JOHN K. TENER LIBRARY HAPPENINGS John K. Tener Library is located at 638 Fallowfield Ave, Charleroi, and can be reached at 724-483-8282. Listed below are their May events: We would like to thank the Charleroi businesses, individuals and volunteers who took part in the Derby Ladies’ Night to make it a successful event.

Remember to “Like” us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/johnktenerlibrary) to receive up-to-date notices of ongoing activities and special events. Our goal for 2015 is to reach 500 “likes” by summer; we are currently at 350.

Need to make a photocopy or send a fax? These are services we provide for Library patrons.

Basic one-on-one computer assistance is available by appointment; call to schedule a session.

Need a place to do some work in peace? Check out our “quiet spaces.”

Tutoring rooms are available. Call to reserve.

Library Closed – Monday, May 25 – Memorial Day Library Closing Early at 1 p.m. – Sunday, May 31 Children’s Activities – May 1 – 9 – Mother’s Day Make-It-And-Take-It

crafts Book Club – Selection for May, The Invention of Wings, inspired by the true story of early-nineteenth-century abolitionist and suffragist Sarah Grimké, written by Sue Monk Kidd.

Pick up your copy at the front desk and join the discussion at 5:45 p.m. on May 14. New members are always welcome.

Vintage Pyrex® - Sunday, May 31 – 2 – 4 p.m. – Presentation, appraisals, sale & auction. Attend the presentation at 2 p.m. to learn the history behind the invention of Pyrex® cookware.

Donation: $10. Missing a piece to complete your set of mixing bowls?

Stop by the sale & auction at 3 p.m. to find an item to supplement your collection.

Save the Date – Saturday and Sunday, June 7 – 8, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Annual Book Sale at the Market House, McKean Avenue & 5th Street. When you’re spring cleaning and wondering what to do with those books you’re not interested in rereading or DVD’s you don’t plan to watch again, donate them to the Library for our sale.

Save the Date - June 8 – 14 Washington County Community Foundation - Clicks for Cash Details forthcoming.

SAVE THE DATE! Monongahela Farmers’ Market Opens June 12 It’s finally that time of the year! The Monongahela Farmers’ Market will open Friday June 12 at 3 p.m. and the last one will be September 25. We have lined up our fabulous farmers and great vendors. We will be welcoming some newcomers so please come out to support your local businesses - buy some great seasonal veggies and fruits and then eat some great goodies while you are there or take them home. This season we are having entertainment every other Friday starting June 12 at the gazebo in beautiful Chess Park, Monongahela.

There is still time to sign up to be a vendor, sponsor or volunteer, so call us at 724-328-2834, email us at chaneysadmin@gmail.com or Facebook us at Monongahela Farmers Market. Look for our ad with a list of all our farmers, vendors and sponsors here in the Messenger starting next month.

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7th Annual Easter Egg Hunt Brings Fun and Festivities to Monessen

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UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE MONONGAHELA AREA LIBRARY Monongahela Area Library is located at 813 W. Main St., Monongahela, and can be reached at 724-258-5409. Listed below are their events for May:

This group of children wait for the event to get started. (l-r): Chase Shivalk, Brianna Shivalk, Danielle Coleman and Alexis Coleman.

By Jill Brown

KFMK Director Dennis Hawkins, Jr. (right) poses with (center) his mom, Noreen Tartt; (left) Tawanda Tartt, his sister; (back) Charshria Tarrt, his sister; and his sons, (front) Dein and (back) Dennis III. The family all works to make Kare for My Kids the blessing in the community that it has become.

Sponsored by Kare for My Kids, a growing non-profit organization, the 7th annual Easter Egg Hunt was held from 1-4 p.m. at Monessen City Park and was coordinated by Director Dennis Hawkins, Jr. Events such as this “exist to create a sense of purpose and self-worth for our youth,” according to the organization. Kare for My Kids Convenience Store is located on 601 The Easter Bunny made an appearance. He Reed Ave., Monessen. held Aliya (on left) and Zayden, who were The event began with DJ Chris there with their grandpap.

Harris from Donora assigning the many children with their parents and caregivers to groups for different activities. Activities were described as “parent/child interactive” and adults moved through each of them with kids. Kids were split into four groups by age to participate in the following: bunny race, tug of war, arts and crafts, kickball, etc. They concluded the day with the Easter egg hunt. Food was also served, and raffles were held.

Charshria Tartt, sister of Hawkins, said, “These events keep our kids active and give them something to do of a positive energy.” Kare for My Kids believes that “our kids are the future and a blessing from God,” as stated on their sign-up table.

St. Francis Youth Group Plans Fundraiser for Spring and Summer St. Francis of Assisi Youth Group will receive $1 for every cubic yard of mulch, compost or top soil you have delivered or pick up from: Lynch Landscape Supply, 452 Venetia Rd., Venitia, PA 15637 724 348-5518 You must mention that you are participating in the St. Francis Youth Group Fundraiser in order for the group to get the profit. There is no additional charge to you the customer. The fundraiser runs through September. The St.Francis Youth Group supports our local food bank.

Story Time Story time will be held May 6, 13, 20, and 27 at 11 a.m. with Miss Becky. Miss Becky reads to children age 30 months to 5 years old and then completes a craft with them. Soon the children will be observing the metamorphosis of caterpillars into butterflies, which we will release once the butterflies have matured.

Friends of the Library The Friends of Monongahela Area Library will have their monthly meeting on Thursday, May 14 at 1 p.m. New members are always welcome.

Book Bites Book Bites is meeting on Thursday, May 21 at 1 p.m. The book for the month of May is Gabrielle Zevin’s The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry. Book selections for the remainder of the year have also been decided. June: Elizabeth George’s Careless in Red; July: Kathleen Miller Haines’ Winter in June; August: Nancy Horan’s Loving Frank; September: Linda Frances Lee’s Emily and Einstein, October: Ann Patchett’s Belle Canto; November: Barbara Kingsolver’s The Bear Tree; and December: Kristen Hannah’s Winter Garden. All are welcome.

Writers Club The Writer’s Club will meet at the library on the evenings of May 6 and 20.

Writers of fiction and non-fiction are welcome.

Shop, Sip n’ Stroll Vendor Show Monongahela Area Library is hosting a vendor show during the Monongahela

Historical Society’s Shop, Sip n’ Stroll event on Saturday, May 2. Our event will occur from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and will feature vendors from: Tupperware; Mary Kay; Tastefully Simple; Avon; Premier Jewelry; Honey Bee Baked Goods and Catering; Lemongrass Spa; Jewelry in Candles; Pampered Chef; Celebrating Homes/Home Interiors; Jamberry Nails; and Origami Owl. This is a great chance to shop for Mother’s Day! We will also have a free chance for a door prize. Tickets to purchase for raffle items and a $500 gas/cash ticket that will go off on the June 6th Fleatique on the Mon! MARC Antique Appraisal What’s It Worth? 11th Annual Antique Appraisal, Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m.

- 4 p.m. at the Monongahela Area Library. $5 for an open/oral appraisal from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., $10 for a private appraisal from 3 – 4 p.m., Featured appraisers: Anthony Luppino and Phong T. Bui of the Luppino Brothers Antiques and Estate Jewelry of Pleasant Hills. Antiques, jewelry, collectibles, small furniture (large furniture requires a photo). For more information, call 724-258-3930.

June Fleatique on the Mon June Fleatique is almost upon us! We have spaces to rent at the library, but those spaces are limited. $15 per space, cash only, non-refundable. Spaces sell out quickly, so act fast! We are also hosting our used book sale. This year we have also started seedlings! We are offering the following plants for sale during fleatique: basil, oregano, parsley, cucumbers, Better Boy tomato, Roma tomato, Large Cherry tomato, marigolds, cat grass. Prices as follows: 10 plants for $12, 5 plants for $7, 2 plants for $3.

Baldwin Historical Society Seeks Memorabilia Donations The Baldwin Historical Society is seeking memorabilia from Baldwin Borough. We are particularly interested in old school yearbooks, but we will gladly receive anything pertaining to the history of Baldwin Borough. So when you are doing spring cleaning, don’t throw it away – throw it our way! We’d like to have it for our archives. Contact us through Baldwin Borough Public Library at 412-885-2255.

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Mon Valley Children Invited to Participate in BVA Memorial Day Parade with Bike Decorating Contest This year’s Memorial Day Parade, held in North Belle Vernon for decades, will kick off this year with a procession of bikes driven by little ones from all over the Mon Valley area, decorated expressively for the annual Memorial Day event. The contest will take place on Monday, May 25 at 8:30 a.m. with the parade starting at 9:30 a.m. at the Belle Vernon American Legion’s famous Flanders Field Memorial on Broad Ave. and ending with a Memorial Ceremony at the veterans’ section at The Belle Vernon Cemetery.

Before the parade begins, judging will take place in the parking lot of the American Legion at 8:30 a.m. in the following categories: • Most Original • Most Attractive • Most Patriotic Once the parade commences, parents will stay with their children as they proceed down Broad Ave. to their final destination the Memorial Site in the Belle Vernon Cemetery, where awards will be announced after the Memorial Ceremony.

All prizes have been donated by “The Good Ol’ Days House,” America’s first nostalgic vacation houserental, located along the parade route at 914 Broad Ave. In celebration of its 5th birthday this Memorial Day, the guesthouse will be offering free birthday cake, old-fashioned ice cream and a Memorial Day tribute on display inside the house. The house will be open to the public after the Memorial Day Ceremony held at the cemetery.

‘Fluffyjean Fund for Felines’ Hosts First Indoor Yard Sale of the Season

By Alice Harris Members of the Fluffyean Fund for Felines held its first indoor yardsale of the season at Mariners Hall in Dunlevy on March 22, 2015 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Proceeds from household items and crafts sales Hardworking Fluffyjean Fund for Feline members Sue Powell, benefited the orgaFaith Bjalobok, and Andrea Gonzolas, (l-r), show off some of the nization's medical items that were sold to raise funds at their first indoor yard fund for felines. sale held in Dunlevy, PA on March 22.

The Fluffyjean Fund for Felines, founded by Faith Bjalobok, is an all-volunteer organization offering low-cost spay and neuter programs for felines residing in Washington County, PA and committed to reducing feral cat populations.

Two packages are offered. A $45 package includes spaying/neutering, FVRCP vaccine (distemper), rabies vaccine, flea treatment, and earmite treatment.

The $65 package includes spaying or neutering of cat, leukemia/AIDS combo blood test, leukemia/distemper vaccine, rabies vaccine, flea treatment, and earmite treatment. Appointments can be made by email at faith.b2@verizon.net or by phone at 724-941-5683 and press 1.

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Veterans march in the annual Memorial Day Parade in Elizabeth, PA.

By Alice Harris The Kastan Uveges VFW Post 7632 and the Alonzo L. Weigel American Legion Post 553 of Blaine Hill are set to perform various ceremonies for Memorial Day weekend in Elizabeth, PA. On Sunday, May 24, a ceremony will be held in tribute at nine honor roll and cemetery locations in the Elizabeth area. On Monday, May 25, a parade will be held in Elizabeth with a ceremony to follow at the Elizabeth Fire Hall parking lot. Memorial Day festivities conclude with a community luncheon at the Elizabeth Fire Hall in Elizabeth Borough.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Sunday, May 24, 2015 W. Elizabeth Honor Roll - 9 a.m.

Elizabeth Honor Roll - 9:15 a.m.

Elizabeth Cemetery (Church St. top of hill) - 9:30 a.m.

Bunola Honor Roll - 9:45 a.m.

Round Hill Cemetery - 10:45 a.m.

Victory Honor Roll - 11 a.m.

Mount Vernon Cemetery - 11:20 a.m.

Greenock Honor Roll - 11:30 a.m.

Post Blaine Hill - 12 p.m.

Monday, May 25, 2015 Parade - 9 a.m. (lineup at 8:30 a.m.)

Ceremony after Parade Elizabeth Fire Hall parking lot Reception community luncheon to follow at the Elizabeth Fire Hall

Save the Date!

Charleroi Class of 1973 Plans 60th Birthday Barbeque On Saturday, August 1, the Charleroi Area High School Class of 1973 will have a 60th Birthday Barbeque at Mingo Creek Park, Shelter #5. All classmates and their guests are invited to this westernstyle barbeque, which includes chicken, beef brisket, ribs and assorted sides. There will also be beer, soft drinks, and wine, as well as music and games. The cost is $20 per person. Invitations have been mailed, but not all classmates have been located. If you did not receive an invitation via mail or email, please contact Ruth Burnett at 724-260-0234.

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Borough of Jefferson Hills Summer Recreation Program Currently Holding Signups Borough of Jefferson Hills and West Elizabeth parents may register their children for the Borough's Summer Recreation Program through June 1 at Jefferson Hills Library. The program runs from 9 a.m. to noon from July 6 - July 31. Children ages 5-7 will be at Gill Hall Park and children ages 9-12 will be at 885 Andrew Reilly Memorial Park.

Children must be 5 years old by September 1 to attend the program.

Applications are being taken at the Borough Municipal Center offices or Jefferson Hills Library for counselors for the Summer Recreation Program. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. For more information contact Jane Milner at 412-973-7262 or jmilner@jeffersonhills.net

NEWS FROM THE DONORA HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND SMOG MUSEUM The next presentation at the Donora Historical Society is scheduled for Saturday, June 1 at 7 p.m., and is titled, “Remembering the Donora-Webster Bridge.”

After another sellout of our most recent Cement City Home and Walking Tour held on May 3rd, we are now adding people to a waiting list for our next tour that will be held in late September or October on a Sunday that doesn’t conflict with a Steelers game.

We’ll set the date once the Steelers’ 2015 schedule is released. The tours start at the museum with a photo presentation on Donora’s National Historic District – Thomas Edison’s Cement City, as well as the showing of artifacts and original blueprints during the construction from 1916 and 1917.

The presenter is Smog Museum curator and Cement City resident Brian Charlton, who authored an article in the fall 2013 edition of the Western Pennsylvania History magazine published by the Heinz History Center titled "Cement City: Thomas Edison's Experiment with Worker's Housing In Donora." A walking tour follows in the Historic District to point out various architectural details.

The walk concludes by touring the interior of two homes that have a cou-

ple of rooms restored to period. If you have any questions about Cement City or one of our Home and Walking Tours, please consult our website and click the “Cement City” tab, or call or email the historical society.

If you would like to RSVP for either tour, contact the historical society by phone or email to be added to the list as they are filling up fast.

Once again the Donora Historical Society was invited back as a presenter for the Heinz History Center Affiliate Ambassador’s Speaker Series held once a month on Saturdays. The Donora Historical Society is a Heinz History Center Affiliate member. On Saturday, June 13 we will be presenting Stan “The Man” Musial.

The presentation is free with paid admission to the museum. Danish and coffee is served. Our last presentation was on “Donora and the 1948 Air Quality Crisis” and was filmed by CSPAN. If you missed the airing on CSPAN in October, you will be able to find the link on our website by clicking on the “1948 Smog” tab.

If you have additional questions or interested in volunteering, feel free to stop by or email us at DonoraHistoricalSociety@gmail.com or by calling 724-823-0364 and leave a message. Or visit us on the web at www.DonoraHistoricalSociety.org.

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Floreffe VFD Shares Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

Amanda Magill (7) and Alaina Magill (4) from West Elizabeth pose for a picture with the Easter Bunny.

Andrew Yeschenko (7) and Kendall Yeschenko (3) from Jefferson Hills work hard to color their pictures for the contest.

By Michelle Taylor On March 28th, the Easter Bunny arrived at Floreffe VFD to spread some spring cheer and grab a bite to eat. For $6, you were able to eat pancakes and sausage with the Easter Bunny and then, of course, get your picture taken.

After that, the kids enjoyed a coloring contest and a Chinese auction, which consisted of scratch-off lottery tickets, a Doris Spargal and Phyllis Bickerton gift card tree, and toys for the kids. have been helping to organize There was also 50/50, and every child this event for 43 years. that got a picture with the Easter Bunny also received a candy-filled egg, book, and gift bag. The Ladies Auxiliary hosts this event, along with a Halloween event in October.

Cloister Day for Tweens Scheduled at Divine Redeemer Motherhouse with Theme of “Speak Love Fluently” What’s Cloister Day? It’s indoor fun time for boys and girls, ages 9 – 12, to leave their day-to-day routine for a day and acquaint themselves with the Sisters of the Divine Redeemer and their Founder, Mother Alphonse Marie (Elizabeth Eppinger).

On Monday, June 15, from 9:30 a.m. until 4:45 p.m., our tweens will enjoy a variety of spiritual and physical activities as well a tour of Divine Redeemer Motherhouse, have the opportunity to share fellowship with the Sisters, friendly adults, teen helpers and one another.

This special day will begin with Holy Mass at 10 a.m. Our youth will do all the liturgical ministries and play special instruments to accompany the organist. Our unique offertory procession will have several sets of twins, etc. carrying the gifts.

Parents are invited to join us at 3 p.m. in Divine Redeemer Chapel for the Divine Mercy Chaplet in motion and see the 225 foot Mission Rosary which will be held by adults, teens and tweens. This will be followed by a short entertainment in St. Anne's Hall with an ice cream social!

Divine Redeemer Motherhouse is located at 999 Rock Run Road. Registration fee is $1 per tween payable upon arrival. Please respond by calling Sister Jean at 412-751-8600 by Monday, May 4.

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Monongahela Recognizes Worldwide ‘Knit in Public’ Day on June 13 with Group Knitting Session Worldwide ‘Knit in Public’ Day started in 2005 as a way for knitters to come together and enjoy each other’s company.To celebrate this special day, we are asking all knitters (those that crochet are most welcome too), all ages and skill levels, to meet at Chess Park in Monongahela on Saturday, June 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring a chair, your knitting, snacks, water, and anything else you need to be comfortable. Pop-up tents are also welcome.

In the event of severe weather, we will meet at The Memory Tree and Yarn Branch, 1015 Chess St., Monongahela. For more information, visit WWWKiP.com or call Ruth Burnett at 724-258-6758.

Peters Twp. Relay for Life Event Celebrates the ‘80s with ‘Back to the Future’ Theme “Back to the Future: Look How Far We Have Come 1985-2015” will be the theme for the 11th annual Relay for Life of Peters Township to be held Saturday, May 16 at the Peters Township Middle School. This year's Relay, slated from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., will feature food, fun and activities celebrating the 1980s including live music and a Pop Star contest. Teams will decorate their sites at the track reflecting the theme. Relay for Life is a walking event that raises funds for the American Cancer Society and is used for research for a cancer cure, advocacy, local patient services and community education programs. Community members can join cancer survivors and their loved ones and walk to support the cause.

Admission is free. The Peters Township event begins with an opening ceremony at 11 a.m. The day features other special laps including a survivor’s lap at 7:30 p.m. where people who overcame cancer are honored by others as they walk the track.

Caregivers will be honored too. Also planned is a survivor’s dinner at 6:30 p.m.

When darkness arrives at 9 p.m., luminaries will light up the track in tribute to cancer survivors and those who lost the battle. Luminaria can be purchased in advance for $10 or the day of the event. The names will be listed in the luminaria program and read at the ceremony if purchased by May 1. Order luminarias through the PT Relay for Life website at http://www.relayforlife.org/papeterstwp.

May 9th Craft and Vendor Show Benefit Planned at Finley Hall St. Francis of Assisi Youth Ministry will be sponsoring a vendor craft show on May 9 at Finley Hall on St. Francis of Assisi property just north of Finleyville off Route 88. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – admission is free. Your favorite vendors and crafters from our surrounding area will have their items for sale. Food and refreshments will be for sale at the Finley Hall Cafe as well as baked goods provided

by St. Francis Parish Ladies organizations. There will be a 50/50 raffle and a Chinese auction. Gift certificates for hanging baskets and flower flats will be sold by our youth group. Profits from the entire event will assist local residents with heavy medical expenses. If you need more information, wish to make a donation, or wish to assist in making this a successful event please call Mary Jane Jurofcik at 724-344-2444.

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We are proud to offer the trusted expertise of Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC. Through the addition of the Magee-Womens Breast Surgery Program and Magee-Womens Imaging Services, we continue our commitment to provide advanced, respected, and accessible care.

To schedule a mammogram or other breast imaging services, call 412-664-CARE (2273).

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Monongahela Valley Hospital Plans 27th Annual Gala for May 16th Employees, physicians and friends of Monongahela Valley Hospital (MVH) — and its parent company Mon-Vale Health Resources, Inc. (MVHR) — will celebrate one of the organization’s most nostalgic and anticipated traditions: the Annual Gala, on Saturday, May 16.

The theme for the 27th Gala is “A Night at the Museum.�

Thomas Simon Dr. Paul N. Cervone During this memorable evening, guests will watch the museum come to life while enjoying a delicious dinner, visiting themed exhibits and dancing the night away. Gala 27 is open to the public and tickets cost $175 per person. Tables of 10 are also available.

A reception with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will begin at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and Lois C. Powala Sarah L. Wells the program at 7 p.m.

Complementing the festive mood of Gala 27 will be Cityscape, a premier variety dance band.

Dimensions in Performance Awards will be presented to recipients to recognize outstanding dedication to MVH, the entire health care system and the community. The awards honor the multi-dimensional talents of special friends, benefactors and members of the heath care family who have distinguished themselves in the areas of philanthropy, medicine, volunteerism and civic well-being.

The 2015 awards and this year’s awardees are: • Rose Award for Dimensions in Philanthropy — Thomas Simon, Howard Hanna • Sickman-Levin Award for Dimensions in Medicine — Paul N. Cervone, M.D., MVH’s Valley Women’s Health • Gibbons Award for Dimensions in Community Service — Lois C. Powala • Rossomme Award for Dimensions in Volunteer Service — Sarah L. Wells To become a sponsor, purchase tickets or for more information, contact asmith@monvalleyhospital.com or 724-258-1657.

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The City of Monessen Celebrates Its Winning Young Athletes

By Jill Brown On April 18, 2015, the city of Monessen hosted a parade and honorary event with a platform and festivities. It was a proud day for the city, according to all the honored speakers, and it was indeed.

It was Sammy Vasquez Jr. Day for the second annual time, and the parade recognized him, the champion undeSammy Vasquez Jr. and Mayor Lou Mavrakis are more than happy to pose for feated welterweight fighter. He shared a picture together, as the mayor is proud the honor with the 2015 WPIAL Class to honor Sammy on his special day.

A Champion Monessen boys’ basketball team, and the boys’ soccer team, who won the WPIAL Section 4-A Crown. Also, with them was Gina Naccarato, the school’s all-time leading all-section and girls’ basketball coach, who was inducted into the WPIAL Hall of Fame.

The parade began in the Westgate section of town on Schoonmaker and ended on Eastgate 15, and included the State Rep. Ted Harhai took the podium, Monessen teams, bands, cheerleaders, saying, “Always a Greyhound. Coaches, firefighters, police, and, of course, family, friends, you guys did a great job.

Sammy Vasquez Jr. Then, a special Congratulations‌ The kids are our future.� proclamation ceremony was held outdoors at the Fireman’s Social Hall. Thanks went to Del Rosa’s Pizza and Foodland for refreshments and food afterwards served in the hall.

Sammy Vasquez Jr. spoke, stating, “[It’s] not really about me, but about these over here and over here,� he said pointing out the teams. “I commend both of you.

I will be selling autographed posters for $20 for the Civic Center, and for the kids.

All the proceeds from selling my t-shirts will go towards the 2 Sweet Foundation.�

He ended by saying, “ If I could say one thing: Don’t let anything change who you are. Try to inspire young kids, because that’s our future.�

Dr. Leanne Spazak said, “Today’s celebration of Monessen‌You are the example of what can be achieved with hard work‌Go, Greyhounds.â€?

Monessen Principal Eric Manko spoke next and said, “The coaches make my job easy‌I want to thank everyone who made this possible.â€?Monessen Mayor Lou Mavrakis ended the celebration, commenting, “It’s a good day for Monessen.

That’s something for the kids. I’ve been a Greyhound all my life.�

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NEWS AND EVENTS AT THE MONESSEN PUBLIC LIBRARY Monessen Public Library is located at 326 Donner Ave., Monessen, and can be reached at 724-684-4750.

The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County will hold the Westmoreland County Day of Giving on Tuesday, May 5 from 8 a.m. until midnight. All online donations during the Day of Giving will receive a prorated share of the match pool. The minimum gift donated per organization is $25. The match is capped at $1,000 per donor per organization. Please log onto www.westmorelandgive.org or www.pittsburghgives.org and remember the Monessen Public Library & Cultural Center on this day! Mastercard, Visa and American Express credit cards are Over thirty guests attended a book signing and talk by local author, Ralph Stone, for his accepted. new book, Diary of a Third Street Rambler, on Sunday, April 12. The event was co-sponsored by Monessen Library and the Greater Monessen Historical Society. The book is the Fumiko Green will facilitate a proauthor’s story of growing up in multicultural Monessen during World War II, when steel gram for elementary and middle school was king, and being part of the First Street Ramblers. Copies of the book can be puraged children on Mondays from 6 - 7 chased at Monessen Library or the Monessen Heritage Museum for $19.95. The author is p.m. during the month of May at the also available for book talks and can be contacted through the library or historical society. library.

The 2015 summer reading theme for children is a "Every Hero Has a Story.” Summer Reading visit the library on Saturday, May 9 at 1 p.m. He will cover begins in June, runs for six weeks, and will be filled with fun the history of UFOs, Bigfoot and other strange incidents which occurred in Westmoreland County and the surroundactivities and great storytimes.

UFO and Bigfoot researcher and author Stan Gordon will ing area, as well as state-wide.

Finleyville Announces Memorial Day Services The American Legion Post 613 and the Mon Valley Honor Guard will hold Memorial Day services in Finleyville on Sunday, May 24 at the following locations. All times are approximate: • Stone Church Cemetery 1 p.m.

• Saint Francis of Assisi 1:15 p.m.

• Mingo Creek Cemetery 1:30 p.m.

• Finleyville Cemetery 1:45 p.m.

• Finleyville Community Center 2 p.m.

Refreshments will be served at the American Legion Post 613, Morrison-Richie, immediately after the Community Center ceremonies. Show your support for our men and women who faithfully serve our country.

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The UPMC BodyChangers is hosting their fourth annual Summer Sizzler Fashion Show! The event will be held at the UPMC Cancer Pavilion on Saturday, June 13 from 6-10 p.m. The show was the idea of UPMC doctors and is designed to champion people who want to make healthy lifestyle changes, including losing weight or eating better.

Among the Mark Dodd lost hundreds of pounds, showing that hard work and BodyChangers is Elizabeth Borough determination always pays off! resident Mark Dodd, who weighed 490 pounds and now weighs 225 pounds.

When Mark Dodd was 41 years old, he weighed nearly 500 pounds, was bedridden, and suffered from five herniated discs. Mark was at a crossroads in his life, facing the realities of what a lifestyle of poor had health The BodyChangers Fashion Show brought him to. He Event celebrates all the ways to live a healthy lifestyle. knew that he could either start taking the necessary steps to change his life and bring back the man he once was, or spend the rest of his life in that bed. He decided emphatically that change would be the only right answer.

The first steps down the road to a new life were to reduce his food intake and eliminate all carbs. He lost 100 pounds in the first 6 months! With that he was able to start walking and exercising again. His next big decision was to have gastric bypass surgery. In 18 months, he lost a total of 294 pounds.

In describing his life from then and now Mark expressed, “Before weight loss my life consisted of working, when I could, and sitting and sleeping in my recliner. Now I'm able to run, hike, bike, kayak and even skydive. I realized that life has so much more to offer and now I'm living life and loving it!”

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Celebrate Mother’s Day with a Peaceful Brunch at the Sisters of St. Francis Every May, we set aside a day of gratitude for love, generosity and sacrifice of our mothers. This Mother’s Day, May 10, a special Mother’s Day Brunch is being offered by the St. Francis Auxiliary from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the peaceful home of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God in Whitehall.

Guests will be treated to a buffet of breakfast foods, pastries, specialty omelets and more. Brunch is $15 per person and $7 for children age 8 and under. Space is limited, and reservations must be made no later than May 5. For reservations, or more information, please call 412-885-7403.

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Golf Outing in May Sponsored By ‘The Friends of South Park’ The 4th annual golf outing held by the Friends of South Park will take place on May 16 at the South Park Golf Course. The price of 18 holes of golf, cart, food, beer/beverage at turn, a catered dinner and many skill and door prizes is only $75 per golfer. Guests may join the golfers for dinner only at Spreading Oaks Shelter on East Park Drive for $25 per person. The outing is a scramble with the first tee time at 9 a.m. The foursome with the lowest score will play for free next year!

Your business can be advertised at each hole or green and in the program for $100. Donations are always appreciated for the prize table! Please contact Sharon Adams at 412 897-2403 at sadams6528@verizon.net for more information, golfing reservations or arrangements for a pick-up of a donation or advertisement.

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Finleyville Pub Crawl Fundraiser Organizers Pass the Torch to New Group of Planners

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Chief Jeff Thomas accepted the check on behalf of the FVFD and passes it on to President Jacob Lawrence. Others are (l to r): Barb Maers, Tiffany DeMar, Gina Thorn and Don Maers.

For an appointment, call 724-565-4575 option 1

By Paul Chasko

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Over the past years, the Finleyville Area Pub Crawl has turned into an annual fundraiser netting thousands of dollars for the Finleyville Fire Department. It’s been hugely successful, thanks to the efforts of Barb and Don Maers. Each year they’ve organized, promoted and carried off the event and each year at the FVFD Officers Installation Dinner, they’ve presented a nicely sized check to the fire department. This year, the event netted $3,667 for the FVFD. This year was a bit different for Barb and Don as they had some welcome help.

At the dinner, they introduced Tiffany DeMar and Gina Thorn who were trainees that will be taking over the project from Barb and Don – they feel it’s time to “pass on the torch.” Next year, Barb and Don can enjoy the annual Pub Crawl as participants rather than organizers.

The Fire Department and, indirectly, the community have benefited from their hard work as fundraising is an important source of income that keeps the FVFD well-equipped as an effective first-responder group must be. Thanks go out to Barb and Don, and best of luck to Tiffany and Gina in carrying on what’s become an annual tradition.

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Let's Talk Real Estate

by ROGER DOLANCH Broker/Owner

Older Homes May Provide the Best Value You're ready to buy a new home, but new construction seems to be priced beyond your comfort level, leaving you no choice but to consider buying an older home. The fact is that you might appreciate older homes a little more if you know a little about their history and why they were designed the way they were at the time. You can trace expansions and contractions in the economy easily by home sizes and standard features.

Houses built by the mills, plants and mines in the ‘company towns” were built during the golden age of industry.

These homes offered the convenience of getting to work while not having to own a car. They were built close together to maximize the land use. Many of the buildings are narrow, have captive bedrooms and bathrooms might even still be in the basement.

In the 1950s, suburbs grew quickly because new the

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newly constructed highway systems allowed homeowners to commute to their jobs. Yards grew larger and the classic brick ranch style homes sprawled on single-story foundations because land was affordable.

Post-war parents gave birth in record numbers to the baby boomers and decorated their homes with space-age Formica, pastel bath fixtures, luxurious wall-to-wall carpeting, built-in cocktail bars, and furniture-quality black and white TV sets.

In the mid-1970s, at the height of the oil embargo, new homes got smaller and closer together. They began to advertise innovations such as "zero-lot-lines”, which was just a fancy way of saying the land became more expensive again. Skylights helped get light from above often to compensate for the lack of exterior space by providing natural light. "Great rooms" were introduced as a spacious but smaller square footage alternative to separate living and den areas. And the "Jack and Jill" bath became the norm to provide kids with some privacy while sharing a bathroom. Do you remember the Brady Bunch?

By the 1980s, the economy was moving from a single wage earner in the household to DINKS -- double income, no kids. As fortunes improved, “McMansions” grew like mushrooms, featuring third living areas, threecar garages and private en-suite baths for every bedroom.

Eat-in kitchens joined palatial dining rooms as musthaves for every homeowner.

By the 1990s, a strong movement trended more to the use of natural materials: hardwood floors and granite countertops became the new luxury standard. In-home computers became more popular and affordable and the

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Internet changed how we access information and amuse ourselves forever. Recessions were still six month affairs and the incomes of CEOs rose to several hundred times that of ordinary workers.

By 2005, “McMansions” were everywhere, boasting four or more bedrooms, media rooms, master living areas, private studies, flex-spaces, kitchen islands, mud rooms, and exercise rooms. Then the housing bubble burst, and very little new construction was being built.

Today it seems it takes two incomes just to tread water, but hard-working families don't want to compromise.

Today’s savvy buyer is conscious of operating costs as well as purchase costs. Energy-efficiency has steadily moved up the ranks of important considerations for homebuyers.

Homes that have been well-maintained, regardless of age, are desirable. Repurposing and “green” construction are now the buss words of the next housing generation.

So, do not shy away from an older home! Consider the advantages. The neighborhood is established, so what you see is what you get. An older home might work best for a decorating style you love, like mid-century modern or craftsman style. You can remodel the home to make it your own and take your time doing it. Most of all, you can usually get more square footage as a new home for far less cost. All in all, older homes may be the best value on the market today.

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West Newton Library Schedule of Upcoming Events The West Newton Library will be holdings its 3rd Annual Mega Jewelry & Book Sale on Saturday, June 6 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. during the annual West Newton Community-wide Yard Sale. The sale will be held at the library, rain or shine. We have over 1,000 pieces of jewelry to offer. We also will be offering hundreds of books for sale during the event - 25¢ for paperbacks, $1 for hardbacks or fill a bag for $5. Starting at 2 p.m. most items will be 50% off.

Remember to stop by and grab a bite to eat at our snack booth while you’re shopping. We are also still accepting donations for the sale.

Saturday, May 16 will be our monthly children's story hour starting at 10 a.m. We have a great book and activities planned for the kids. This is our last story time of the season. We will be kicking off our Summer Reading Program in June. Please call the library for more information.

The library is looking for volunteers to help with the daily operations of the library as well as those interested in helping with events. Please call the library at 724-972-3229 The library is still accepting donations for china tea cups and tea pots to use during our annual fall tea. West Newton Public Library is located at 124 N Water St, West Newton, and can be reached at 724-872-8555.

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Spring Has Arrived at Mingo Park Fishing, Hiking, Biking, Riding and Picnicing Back in Season

Barb and Shawn Flynne (mom and son) are taking home some nice rainbow trout.

Fishing is usually good around the Ebeneezer Covered Bridge.

By Paul Chasko The first big influx of visitors to Mingo Park usually coincides with opening day of trout season – April 18th this year. Mingo Park is popular for kids and fishing, as the creek is easily accessible from the road and the paved hiking and biking pathway.

Stocking of trout in Mingo Creek must have been lighter than normal, as there were noticeably fewer trout being taken home. Even the normal hot spots in the deeper pools under the Henry and Ebeneezer Covered Bridges hadn’t given up many trout.

A lot of folks were out enjoying the weather with A young cyclist practices their dogs. In most parts of the park leashes are biking on the hiking and required for the safety of both pets and owners, but biking pathway. there is a free running area for dogs.

If you’re not familiar with the layout of the park, stop in at the Park Office for information. Several new bridges have been built across the creek, so visitors have access to both sides of the creek. A big playground is in place, and some weirs have been constructed in the creek bed, creating riffles and pools for a better fish habitat. The horse riding trails (15 miles) are in operation with horse trailer parking available at the trailhead near the creek.

Stop by this spring and summer – you won’t be disappointed.

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Monongahela Valley Hospital invites all cancer survivors* and their families to join us for a free picnic celebration

DONORA PUBLIC LIBRARY MAY EVENTS

Cancer Survivors Day Picnic

All listed activities are free and take place at the Donora Public Library, 510 Meldon Ave. Library hours are 11 a.m.- 7 Monday through Thursday, 11-5 Friday, 10-5 Saturday; phone number is 724-379-7940; e-mail dh.donoralibrary@gmail.com.

The Donora Public Library Book Club meets at 3:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month. For the May 21 meeting we are reading The Last Child by John Hart, and we hope you'll join us, whether you have attended before, or not—just read the book and show up! If you can't make the May meeting, do plan to join us in June, when we will be discussing David Baldacci's Total Control. Remember, we may not always agree about the book's merits, but we always have a good time!

There's no trick to it - the Donora Public Library Bridge Club is looking for new players! We meet at the Library on the second and fourth Thursdays. We bid, nibble, laugh, nibble, and bid from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

We're now up to two tables, and we'd love to have more. If you don't know how to play, no worries—let us teach you this fascinating game.

Do you love to knit or crochet but never seem to get around to finishing that project? Or, did someone teach you how to crochet or knit, but you can't remember how to do it, exactly? Or, are you a total beginner in need of a patient teacher? Set aside the second and fourth Thursdays of the month, 5:30 to 7 p.m., and come to the Donora Public Library's Knit and Crochet group. We'll help you get back on track, get started on a new project, or just get started, period. We have free yarn, and crochet hooks and needles you can use. We're a small, non-judgmental group of yarn-o-philes with skill levels ranging from beginner to wizard, and we'd love to have you in our midst!

Sunday, June 7, 2015 1-4 p.m. on the MVH campus Rain or shine Free food, entertainment, giveaways and parking *

All cancer survivors are welcome — even individuals who received cancer care at other facilities.

Reservations required by calling 724-258-1333.

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MAY PROGRAMS AT PLEASANT HILLS LIBRARY Pleasant Hills Library is located at 302 Old Clairton Rd, Pittsburgh, and can be reached at 412-655-2424. Listed below is their schedule of May events: Adult Programs Opinions are welcome at the Conversation Salon on Friday, May 1 from 1-3 p.m. Participants discuss a variety of topics including current events. Newcomers welcome.

The Murder & Mayhem Mystery Book Club meets Monday May 4 at 1 p.m. This month’s selection is Shut Your Eyes Tight by John Verdon.

Dan Byrns of The Mifflin Township Historical Society will present: A Brief History of Mifflin Township and Pleasant Hills on May 5 at 7 p.m.

Members of the community are invited to participate in a Wise Walk every Wednesday in May through June 24.

Participants should meet in the children’s playground parking lot at South Park by 9:30 a.m. To register, call 412655-2424, email gealysateinetwork.net Amateur and professional writers in any genre, including fiction, non-fiction, poetry and memoirs are invited to participate in the Writers Group on Tuesday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m.

Participants should bring in a sample writing to share with the group or use the prompt: write a story about a photo without telling what it literally shows.

Book Talk, a bi-monthly book review, will be held Friday, May 15 at 10:30 a.m. in the Program Room. Dr. Jack Aupperle will discuss Born To Be King: Prince Charles on Planet Windsor by Catherine Mayer.

The Evening Book Discussion Group meets Monday, May 19 at 7 p.m. This month’s selection is House Girl by Tara Conklin.

The Peasant Hills Library is looking for local musicians interested in performing Music on the Lawn Evening dates are being scheduled now. If interested in participating, call 412-655-2424.

Children, Teen and Family Programs Mom and Me Spa Night: Monday, May 4 at 7 p.m. Children are invited to bring their favorite woman to the library for an exquisite night of pampering. Try out different spa treatments in a relaxing, peaceful atmosphere. We’ll also make a variety of spa staples you

can enjoy at home. A $2 donation per person is requested. For children ages 6 and over, with an adult. Please register by calling 412-655-2424 or emailing danylod@einetwork.net.

Evening Baby Book Nook: Tuesday, May 5 at 7 p.m. For children ages birth to 2 years old, with a caregiver.

PJ Family Story Time – Boogie Woogie Blues: Monday, May 11 at 7 p.m. Join us for upbeat stories, silly songs, fun games, a delightful craft, and enjoy a delicious snacR egister by calling 412-655-2424.

Family Movie Night: Thursday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m. Family program. Please register by calling 412-655-2424 or emailing danylod@einetwork.net.

Preschool Stem: Discovering Dinosaurs: Monday, May 18 at 3:15 p.m. For children ages 2 — 5, with a caregiver. Register by calling 412-6552424.

Chick-Fil-A Family Craft Night: Tuesday, May 19 at 5 p.m. Stop by Chick-fil-A on Route 51 to make a fun craft or two and enjoy a free kids 4piece nugget or strip meal.* Drop by anytime between 5 – 7 pm. (*Free kids meal with purchase of adult combo or entrée salad). This program will take place at Chick-fil-A Restaurant located at 461 Clairton Blvd (Route 51). Family Program. No registration necessary.

Taco Tuesdays: Middle School Book Discussion: Tuesday, May 19 at 6 p.m.

Join Miss Terry for lively discussion and delicious snacks. This month we will be discussing May B. by Caroline Starr Rose.For students in grades 6—8.

Please register by calling 412-655-2424, or emailing riesent2@einetwork.net.

Anime Club: Thursday, May 21 at 4 p.m. Come talk with fellow fans, watch some anime, try some Japanese snacks, and learn about new and interesting titles. For teens in grades 6 – 12.

Tail Wagging Tutors: Tuesday, May 26 at 7 p.m. Trained therapy dogs will be here hoping to hear a story. For children ages 4 and up — reading ability encouraged but not required. Register by calling 412-655-2424.

Lego Extravaganza Club: Wednesday, May 27 at 4 p.m. We’ll have Legos you can use but feel free to bring your own.

For children ages 3 and up. Please register by calling 412-655-2424 or emailing danylod@einetwork.net.

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WHITEHALL PUBLIC LIBRARY MAY EVENTS Whitehall Public Library is located at 100 Borough Park Dr., Pittsburgh, and can be reached at 412-882-6622. Listed below is their schedule of May events: Word Online – Saturday, May 2 at 10:30 a.m.

Word Online is a free, online version of Microsoft Word, the most widely used word processing program. Even though it lacks the advanced features of Word, it is a great way to create letters, resumes, newsletters, and more.

In this class, you’ll learn the basics of Office Online use, including the use of OneDrive, Microsoft’s cloud storage solution. You’ll learn how to create and format, print, and share simple documents. FREE - Online registraton required at www.whitehallpubliclibrary.org or call 412-882-6622.

Technology Open House – Saturday, May 2 at 1-3 p.m.

Do you have a new eReader, tablet, iPad or other device and have questions about how to use it? Bring in your gadgets and get hands-on help from our teen tech gurus! No registration required. Be sure to bring your device fully charged, with power cord, and your library card. No registration required.

Good Show: The Television Club – Monday, May 4 at 10 a.m.

Join us for a third adventure in TV Land as we watch another program together as a group each Monday morning! FREE - No registration required.

Children’s Drop in Craft – Friday, May 8 Stop in the children’s library anytime between 2 and 4 p.m. to make a spe-

cial gift and card for mom! FREE No registration required.

Royal Princess Tea Party – Saturday, May 9 at 1 p.m.

Join us for a royal tea party! Dress up in your prettiest princess clothes and meet two special princesses. The princesses will read a story while we enjoy enchanted treats! Make a pretty crown, a princess photo frame, and a magic wand. FREE - Online registration required at www.whitehallpubliclibrary.org or call 412-882-6622.

Refugees of Shangri-La Documentary Screening Event Saturday May 9 at 7 p.m.

Learn their story ... In the past five years, 75,000 Bhutanese refugees have resettled to America. Many have made the Borough of Whitehall their home. We invite you to learn their story by attending this award-winning documentary. FREE - Online registration required at www.whitehallpubliclibrary.org or call 412-8826622.

Confessions of a Do-Gooder Gone Bad: A Chat About Books and Life (and Everything Else) - Wednesday May 13 at 7 p.m.

Join us for a lively talk with local writer Ann K. Howley as she speaks about her award-winning book, Confessions of a Do-Gooder Gone Bad. In this humorous and intelligent memoir, Ms. Howley writes about her funny, embarrassing, and unusual experiences while growing up in Southern California during the 1960s and ‘70s. Refreshments will be served and laughs will be had. FREE Online registration required at www.whitehallpubliclibrary.org or call 412-882-6622.

West Newton Community Festival Looking for Vendors for Fall Festival West Newton Community Festival Committee is looking for crafters, food vendors, game vendors, flea market vendors, and business information booths. The festival is taking place Friday, Sept. 11 from 5 - 11 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 12 from 12 – 11 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 13 from 12 – 6p.m.

Call 724-872-8697 for information.

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Making It to the Finish Line: Boston Trail Half-Marathon Has Over 800 Participants

By Michelle Taylor On Saturday, April 18 at 9 a.m., the starting gun fired and the runners were off, as the Boston Trail half-marathon and 5Krun/walk kicked off another year with over 800 participants and at least 40 volunteers. The marathon, hosted by Judy and Bill Marshall of Elizabeth Township, has something for everyone, and people of all abilities participate.

The race began on the trail and led up to Jacob (18) and Eileen Buchheit Donner Street, looped around and came back, totaling 3.1 miles for the runners and walkers. The walkers were led by Jacob Buchheit and his mother, Eileen Buchheit, in a special handicapped bike made for children with special needs.

The Buchheits work very closely and represent the Variety Club, which makes and provides handicapped bikes for children in 8 counties. Jacob said, “Riding bikes are fun." A little further up the trail was Emery Strotman, an avid runner who has spent three years running, two years competing, and one year training. He has even participated in Landon (9) and Lee Baron of the actual Boston Marathon in Massachusetts, Belle Vernon calling it the “super bowl” of marathons and finding the experience humbling.

Landon Baron and his dad, Lee Baron, have been participating in races together, including this one, for the last two years. They work together and support each other by stretching and encouraging one another throughout the races.

After many years of hosting the race, the Marshalls have successfully wrapped up another marathon race, not only for the locals of Elizabeth Township, but also for those from the surrounding areas as well. They said they have all intentions of Emery Strotman of continuing to host the race each year if possible.

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Downtown West Newton Inc. Schedules Spring Home Interiors Event; Gets Ready for Farmers’ Market Downtown West Newton Inc. would like to invite you to an evening of fun. On Thursday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m. we will be hosting our Spring Home Interiors Event at the LeGrande Banquet Room, located in South Second Street in West Newton. We will have light refreshments on hand, and feel free to bring your own bottle of your favorite wine. The event is sponsored by Gary's Chuck Wagon and DWNI. All proceeds raised from the sale will be used to benefit Miracle on Main Street Light-Up Night Event 2015. This is a great way to come out for a fun evening and to help make our 2015 event a success.

It’s that time of year again to come and join us for our 3rd Annual Farmers’ Market at Simeral Square in West Newton. The opening day is Saturday, June 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please check out our list of events and give us a call if you would like to be part of the action at 724-872-0100. The cost is just $10 a space!

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NEWS FROM THE GREATER MONESSEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY Below are the May events that the Greater Monessen Historical Society has scheduled: Lusitania Dinner The Greater Monessen Historical Society (GMHS) will hold a Lusitania Dinner in memory of the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the luxury liner by the Imperial German Navy. Two Monessen residents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Agnew, perished on the voyage. Samuel Proudfoot, of Pricedale, was also a passenger on the liner.

As 2015 is also the 20th anniversary of GMHS, the dinner will serve a dual purpose of commemorating our anniversary. The event will be held at Jozwiak Hall in the St. Vincent DePaul Society Building on Grand Blvd, on Saturday, May 30 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $25 each and feature a menu of dishes served on the Lusitania.

The dinner consists of hors-d'oeuvres, roast beef, chicken, roasted potatoes, salad, dessert and a beverage. We encourage everyone to wear their Edwardian finery as we travel back in time to the early years of World War I. Tickets are available at the Heritage Museum by calling 724-684-8460. Reserve your ticket today.

Westmoreland County Day of Giving The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County will hold the Westmoreland County Day of Giving on Tuesday, May 5 from 8 a.m. until midnight. All online donations during the Day of Giving will receive a pro-rated share of the match pool. The minimum gift donated per organization is $25. The match is capped at $1,000 per donor per organization. Please log onto www.westmorelandgive.org or www.pittsburghgives.org and remember the Greater Monessen Historical Society on this day! Mastercard, Visa and American Express credit cards are accepted.

Finnish Exhibit The Finnish Exhibit is open and available for viewing each week on Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. or by advance scheduling for the evenings or weekends. The exhibit will be on display until the end of June.

The weekly hours at the Monessen Heritage Museum, 505 Donner Avenue, are Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Don’t forget to “LIKE” us on Facebook! See photos of all our current events.

8th Annual Bassi Golf Tournament to be Held on June 4 The Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce 8th Annual Melvin B. Bassi Memorial Golf Tournament will be held at Nemacolin Country Club on Thursday, June 4. An 8 a.m. registration and practice will be followed by a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Highway Appliance will be the main event sponsor.

The featured Hole in One Prize will be a 2015 vehicle (to be announced) sponsored by Rotolo Motors, in addition to valuable auxiliary prizes.

A field of only 120 golfers will be accepted. Foursomes, sponsorships and door prizes ($25 value or more) are being accepted by calling any member of the golf committee or the Chamber office at 724-483-3507. Everyone (regardless of membership) is invited to attend this very popular event and has sold out in the past therefore early registrations are encouraged. The cost per golfer is only $125 and includes greens fees and cart, lunch, beverages, dinner, golfer’s goody bag, and many other extras. The Chamber accepts VISA, Mastercard and Discover.

Proceeds from the Bassi Tournament fund Leadership Washington County scholarships, The Challenge Program in local high schools, and several other educational initiatives in the Mid Mon Valley in memory of the late Attorney Melvin B. Bassi, outstanding community and business leader in the Mon Valley.

This year’s Golf Committee is chaired by J.J. Georgagis, Keystone Bakery, and includes Milt Kubik, Denise Mornak, Mornak Excavation, Trish Brickner, PaCareerLink, Josie Pelzer, Rotolo Motors, Diann Donaldson, Reliance Business Solutions, and Jeffrey Mendola, Waddell and Reed.

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MAY PROGRAMS AT THE BALDWIN BOROUGH PUBLIC LIBRARY Baldwin Borough Public Library is located at 41 Macek Dr. #115, Pittsburgh, and can be reached at 412-885-2255. Listed below are their May events: Preschool Alphabet Parade – Friday, May 1 at 10:30 a.m.

Fun stories, songs, activities, and a craft for children ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Teen Screen Fridays – Friday, May 1 at 6:30 p.m.

Registration required.

Captain America: The Winter Soldier – PG-13 Dance Me a Story with Pittsburgh Ballet Theater – Saturday, May 2 at 10 a.m.

3-5 year olds can move and groove their bodies to dance out some favorite early childhood. Parents are welcome.

Preserving the Harvest Saturday May 2 at 1 p.m.

Come to this class and learn the basics of canning, drying, and freezing.

Beginner Tai Chi – Monday, May 4 at 9 a.m.

8 weeks of Beginner Tai Chi classes.

Cost: $64. Registration required.

Continuing Tai Chi – Monday, May 4 at 10:15 a.m.

Cost: $80 for 10 weeks.

Learn to download magazines with Zinio - Monday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m.

Learn how to download FREE magazines with your library card.

Watercolor Classes with Sue Levy – Tuesday, May 5 at 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Local watercolorist Sue Levy is back to instruct beginner and intermediate students during four Tuesdays in May. $20 per person/per class. Contact Sue at 412-221-2332 for a list of supplies.

Dates: May 5, 12, 19, 26 Bouncing Babies and Books – Tuesday, May 5, 12, 19, and 26 at 10:30 a.m.

For babies birth-24 months!

Spring Travel Series – Tuesday, May 5 at 7 p.m.

Six-week series.

May 5 - Cuba; May 12 - Western PA Family Block Party – Wednesday, May 6 at 6:30 p.m.

Your children can construct, apply mathematical, social, and fine motor skills and have the opportunity for dramatic and imaginative play all through the use of wooden blocks, animals, dinosaurs, cars, and so much more!

Family Craft Me a Story – Thursday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m.

No registration required.

Fancy Nancy Mother’s Day Tea – Saturday, May 9 at 11 a.m.

Registration required.

Landscaping in Deer Country Saturday May 9 at 1 p.m.

In this presentation the facts about our ‘enemy’ and how to use these facts to the gardener’s advantage.

Hoopla & Freegal: Music, Movies & More! - Monday, May 11 at 6:30 p.m.

With your library card you can download and stream music, TV shows & movies through Hoopla. You can also download five songs a week.

Digital Photos: Maximize Your Memories Wednesday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m.

Join us for an overview of programs such as iPhoto, Picasa and Flickr.

Registration required.

Bees, Bees, Bees! The Plight of Honeybees (Presented by Burgh’s Bees) - Saturday, May 16 at 1 p.m.

Learn all about bees and the ways that you can help them through gardening and becoming a beekeeper!

Spring Book & Bake Sale May 19 - 23 ABC Book Club: Thursday, May 21 at 2 p.m.

This month’s selection: Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd.

Board Meeting – Thursday, May 21 at 7 p.m.

Family Flick Fridays – Friday, May 22 at 7 p.m.

Relax by coming over to the library to enjoy a new release family move that your whole family will enjoy!

Current Movies – Wednesday, May 27 at 2 p.m.

Come to the library to enjoy a just released movie for FREE. Mystery Book Club - Wednesday, May 27 at 2 p.m.

New members welcome. This month’s selection: Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger Dreamscapes Contemplative Art – Friday May 29 at 2 p.m.

Sandra Gold Ford will present a handson program that will open your imagination, develop new skills and encourage enriched, personal insight. $5.

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SAVE THE DATE! Costume Jewelry Sale Fundraiser in South Park to Help Troops and Veterans Operation Troop Appreciation is conducting a “gently used” costume jewelry sale Friday, June 5 from 2 – 8 p.m. and Saturday, June 6 from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the South Park Community Center, South Park Municipal Complex, 2675 Brownsville Rd. All jewelry is priced from $1 to $5, tax included. Although we request gently “used” costume jewelry, sometimes we do have brand new donations with original price tags still attached.

All money that is collected is donated to Operation Troop Appreciation.

We use these funds to purchase items that our troops request, cover shipping costs, and assist our new “Welcome Home” program to help veterans returning home to Pittsburgh.

Please join us in this wonderful sale … the bargains are unbelievable, the value is real, and the assistance you provide for our military, cannot be measured. Admission is free. Questions can be sent to Kgasior2@gmail.com.

League of Women Voters Distributes ‘Facts for Citizens 2015’ The League of Women Voters of Washington County is distributing the newest edition of its popular free print publication, Facts for Citizens. The brochures are available now in municipal offices, public libraries, and the county Department of Elections. The information is also available on the League’s website: washingtoncounty.palwv.org.

Facts for Citizens 2015 provides meeting times and contact information (addresses, phone and fax numbers, and email and web addresses when available) for the county’s 66 municipalities and 14 school districts. Elected board members and term expirations are included. Along with contact information for county, state and federal officials, the publications list the municipalities within each of the county’s congressional and state legislative districts. The conveniently sized brochures are published in ten different regional editions, each with a contiguous group of municipalities and the school district or districts that serve them. County residents should look for the edition that covers their municipality and school district.

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South Park Board of Supervisors Continues Discussion on Demolishing Public Nuisance Houses With Most Trash Talk Behind Them, Donora Moves On

By Jill Brown With only about a dozen people present at the April 9 Donora Council meeting on a stormy night, public address was first on the agenda. One resident said, “We should get a bank in town.”

Council responded by saying, “There is a bank that has contacted me. However it’s still in the infancy stages.”

One resident who just moved to Donora with kids “has to drive to every other town for activities.” Also, driving into town, her first impressions are the violations and blighted properties.

Council replied, “Just hang in there. There are ordinances that go around, and if you are ever willing to help out you can.”

Another resident said to her in regards to activities, “This summer, they’re going to have the music again at Palmer Park in Donora.”

In other news: Community Affairs and Municipal Building Council Committee: A oneyear renewal of the contract for floor cleaning services of Donora Borough Municipal Building by Bush Maintenance Services Co. of Greensburg, for May 1, 2015 through April 20, 2016 in the amount of $270 monthly was approved.

Public Safety Council Committee: A motion was made to approve hiring Dustin William DeVault of Monongahela as a part-time police officer pending verification of his Act 120 certification and a background check.

In Mayor Donald Pavelko’s report, he said, “Everyone heard the bad news of Dyno Nobel (the idling of chemical explosives plant in Donora Industrial Park).

The good news is that Cactus Wellhead is hiring a significant amount of people.

Based in Canonsburg, the starting wage is $20-28 per hour.”

The mayor concluded by thanking a number of people involved in PennDOT for listening to him and changing plans to close the bridge on the Monessen side.

He thanked many, including PennDOT and State Rep. Ted Harhai.

The mayor also offered for “any person in Donora who is working and having a hearing problem-give me a call. You can get a hearing aid through the Office of Rehabilitation.”

The residents who did complain briefly about their trash later said, “they’re doing a good job.” Joe Eori of Big’s Sanitation was present to answer any questions or hear complaints.

By Colette Dell The Board of Supervisors Meeting in South Park Township, for the month of April, was held on Monday, April 13 at 7 p.m.

Some of the topics discussed at the meeting are as follows: South Park Township is working towards the demolition of another house that has been This home on Cedaridge Drive is considered a public nuisance and is being considered for demolition. seen as a public nuisance to the nearby residents of Cedaridge Dr. The next meeting, concerning this issue will be held on May 11 at 6:15 p.m.

It was decided at the Conditional Use Hearing, that the renovations that e architectural firm H.H.S.E.R. wishes to accomplish at South Park Middle School have been approved.

The public hearing for wireless communication facilities will be held on May 11 at 6:30 p.m.

The action to authorize the preparation and advertisement of an ordinance concerning massage parlors, will take place on May 11 at 6:45 p.m.

The public hearing for the amendment of ordinance governing oil and gas activities is rescheduled for June 8 at 6:45 p.m.

Nottingham Board of Supervisors Attend Educational Conference Trade Show

By J.R. Brower The Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors’ (PSATS) 93rd Annual Educational Conference and Trade show was held April 19-April 22 in Hershey, PA. All Nottingham Township Supervisors attended: Peter Marcoline, Doug King and Todd Flynn. Also accompanying the supervisors was Nottingham Township Zoning Officer Lee Schafer.

The PSATS 93rd Annual Educational Conference and Trade Show provides educational opportunities to over 4,000 township officials across Pennsylvania.

This Conference allows members to learn all they can about township government and how to better carry out the many responsibilities as township officials. The conference is open to board members, secretaries, treasurers, managers, roadmasters, solicitors, and zoning officers. `The next Nottingham Township Board of Supervisors meeting is May 4, 7 p.m.

An expected topic will be feedback on the Nottingham Township Zoning Hearing Board’s public meeting on April 29. On May 4, the supervisors will review the zoning board’s recommendations on the variance request from EQT Production Company for the proposed Lutes Well Pad to drill for Marcellus Shale natural gas off Lutes Road.

Nottingham Township public officials remind residents of the township and surrounding communities of the Recreation Board’s Annual Car Show to be held Saturday, June 20, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All cars and motorcycles are welcome to show off their “rides”. A donation is requested for entries.

The event will include trophies and prizes as well as a 50/50 raffle. A deejay will provide musical entertainment, and, of course, there will be food and beverages.

This year, a popular “Touch a Truck” event will be held for children. For more information, please visit the township website www.nottinghamtwp.com.

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Peters Township Discusses Plans to Expand Peterswood Park Amphitheater

Village of Hackett Resident Complains to Peters Township Council about Siren

By J.R. Brower

By J.R. Brower

During the Peters Township Council April 13 meeting, Council discussed a resolution authorizing application to the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for the Peterswood Park Amphitheater replacement project. The township has decided to expand the new facility, as more residents are attending the free summer concerts in the park. Silvestri said that the township is seeking grants to help out with the construction costs. He said the total project will cost over $800,000, and the grant requests will be for $250,000 from the state’s LSA (Local Share Account), gambling revenue shared to municipalities in a program operated by Washington County. The township is also applying for a $50,000 grant from the Washington County Tourist Bureau.

Other highlights of the Peters Township Council April 13 meeting follow. Council: • Set a conditional use hearing for a request by Eddy Land Co., Inc. to develop16 acres of residential property on Maid Marion Lane in the Crossings 6 plan.

Geographically, the acreage is between the Giant Oaks plan and the ball-fields behind Peters Township High School.

• Approved a liquor license. Salvatore Plescia of Nottingham Township had requested that a liquor license from North Strabane Township be transferred to a new restaurant he is opening on Center Church Road. Township Manager Michael Silvestri said that the request went through two boards, including the Zoning Hearing Board, which approved it. In making its decision that board considers such things at the location of the restaurant and plans for improvements. Also considered by zoning officials are traffic and public safety concerns and the implications and problems associated with the proliferation of restaurants with liquor licenses along Route 19.

• Approved bids for the 2015 paving maintenance program. Township Engineer Mark Zemaitis announced that Morgan Excavating was awarded the close-to $1.5 million contract. The township had budgeted that amount for resurfacing and rejuvenator paving projects this year. In addition, $70,000 will be used to pave the lower lot of PTVFD’s Fire Station #1 on East McMurray Road.

The only Peters Township resident who spoke during the audience comments at the April 13 Peters Township Council meeting was Hackett resident Tom Lovell.

His complaint was a siren, located at the top of a nearby hill in a cemetery in the southeast section of Peters Township. It borders Union Township, and the siren is used by the Borough of Finleyville, just a few miles away.

“The thing goes off in the early hours of the morning, anytime during the day and sometimes late in the evening when you least expect it,” said Lovell.

Township Manager Michael Silvestri said that the siren used to be owned and used occasionally for Peters fire calls many years ago, but that it has been operated by the Finleyville Volunteer Fire Department for fire calls since the ‘90s.

“I know,” said Lovell, reiterating his plea in a very polite way by saying, “Since our township owns the siren, there ought to be a way to have something done about it.”

Council members empathized with Lovell, and Silvestri said that both he and Peters Fire Chief Daniel Coyle would talk to the Finleyville fire chief to see what could be done about it.

Contacted several days after the council meeting, Silvestri said, “Finleyville Borough has had this siren unit a long time, but the question is, do we have the authority to have it removed?”

He said since the siren is on Peters property, the possibility is that the township could keep the unit for use in severe emergency situations.

Silvestri concluded, “We have to figure out if we really want to do that.”

California, PA Community Watch Group Offers New Signs

By Alice Harris

California resident Margaret Capanna proudly shows hers off CalWatch sign to encourage others to participate.

California, PA Neighborhood Watch Group (CalWatch) offered new temporary 24" x 18" yard signs to California area residents this month as predecessors to the permanent metal signs which will go up this summer. The temporary signs were sponsored by local patrons and are available for $5 each.

Belle Vernon Council Strives to Work Out Problems

By Jill Brown At the Belle Vernon Borough Council Meeting on April 13, 2015, with only 4 or 5 residents present, some important decisions were made. From concerns, reports, and changes in appointed persons, Belle Vernon held a worthwhile council meeting.

A resident with a public complaint who lives on Market St. in the borough had a lot of issues on his property; he went to magistrate with a list about these issues last week. Having received citations, such as one for his yellow 6-wheeler which he had to cover, he felt they were “selectively targeting him.” A council member agreed to go to the magistrate’s office about the matter the next day.

Regarding Parks and Recreation, council member Shaun DeLaini said, “The Easter Egg Hunt was successful. I would like to thank everyone who was there. It was a great turnout.” He went on to thank all the businesses for their contributions and support.

Concerning background checks, a new law which goes into effect in July is calling for every member of the fire department to have one. This is necessary, since they come in contact with minors.

With the report of appointed persons, Council voted to remove Solicitor Galpher and will send a letter. They are to advertise for a new borough solicitor as well as a new borough engineer.

In Public Safety, Rich Saxberg reported on the much publicized alligator sighting in the Mon River in Belle Vernon, which the Coast Guard will again come out to assess. The alligator could be a problem if it becomes dangerous in the area.

In other business, Belle Vernon Kennywood Day is to be held on Tuesday, July 14.

Tickets will be $17 and $27. Transportation there by bus is $8.

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Local People News Association Names Pat McCune World Class CEO

Finleyville Woman and Pet Dog ‘Rocky’ Earn TACh Title Joanne Kerfonta of Finleyville is the proud owner of Rockford Thomas, TACh. At B &D Creek Side, Rocky polished off his last two standard runs and achieved his TAM and TACh! TAM stands for teacup agility master and TACh stands for teacup agility champion. Rocky also earned his Rocky TMAG, teacup master of agility games, which, in combination with a TAM, is what gives him his championship TACh title. Thank you to all our instructors over the years who helped team Rocky get to this level.

Online MEDICAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM

INTRODUCING HYBRID CLASSES (ONLINE & ON-GROUND*) * Classes meet Weekday evenings / Saturday mornings and afternoons.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the anticipated demand for Medical Assistants is expected to grow 29% from 2012 - 2022.

DEC.EDU Financial Aid is Available for Those Who Qualify For more information about graduation rates, median debt of students who completed the programs, and consumer information, please visit: www.dec.edu/ma

Barron P. (Pat) McCune, Jr., President and CEO of Community Bank, has been named the Southpointe CEO Association World Class CEO awardee for 2015. McCune will be honored at the organization’s annual award dinner on June 18 at the Hillton Garden Inn Pittsburgh/Southpointe.

McCune was born and raised in Washington, PA. Barron P. McCune, Jr. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Duke Univesity with a degree in economics. He obtained his law degree from University of Denver School of Law, where he was appointed to the Order of St. Ives. McCune was legal counsel to Community Bank in the late 1980s. In 1992, he joined the Board of Community Bank, and in 1999, left the practice of law to become President of the Bank. In 2005, McCune was named President, CEO and Vice Chairman of Community Bank and its parent CB Financial Services, Inc. McCune is also a graduate of the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking held at Georgetown University, where he served for several years as a “Capstone Advisor” for the Stonier School. He has long been active in economic and charitable organizations and had many leadership positions in The Washington Hospital, the Washington County Council on Economic Development, the Washington County Community Foundation, and the Meadowcroft Foundation.

McCune recently was a director of the Pennsylvania Association of Community Banks. He currently serves as the Immediate past Chairman of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce, and has served the Southpointe CEO Association as Chairman and board member for many years. He has served as the Chairman of the United Way Campaign and the Heart Association Ball.

McCune is the originator of the Tri-County Oil & Gas Expos and is the President of the Tri-County Energy Development Alliance. He formed and is the Co-Chairman of the Washington County Energy Partners, and was instrumental in helping to create the campaign, “Washington County – Energy Capital of the East.” In 2012, 2013, and 2014, McCune was selected by the Pittsburgh Business Times as a member of “Who’s Who in the Energy Industry” in Pittsburgh.

Sponsorships and individual tickets for the Southpointe CEO Association World Class CEO gala event are available by contacting sptceo@verizon.net.

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Business & Merchant News Judy’s Java Joint in Bethel Park Holds Ribbon Cutting

By Colette Dell A new coffee shop in Bethel Park, Judy’s Java Joint, held its ribbon cutting ceremony on April 4 at 11 a.m.

A number of people came to support owner Judy Gramm, including local public figures such as Congressman Tim Murphy and Pennsylvania State Representative Rick Saccone.

The ceremony began with several representatives of the area welcoming Judy and her business to the area, and wishing her success. Then, the big scissors were brought out and the ribbon was cut.

It has been Judy’s dream to open a coffee shop for the last five years in the particular plaza it’s in, but no space was available. Eventually, the bank in that plaza closed, providing a place for her business, so she and her husband, Jeff Gramm, went after it.

“We knew we wanted to do something in the plaza, and when we saw the bank close, we jumped on it,” said Judy.

Sue Means, of the Allegheny County Council, District 5, said she used to live in the area when she was a little girl.

She has memories of riding her bike to the plaza, with friends, to get a treat to eat at the family deli. She says it’s been years since something like that has been in the area and she’s glad that

Judy and Jeff Gramm and family

there is finally a place for people to come, sit down, and enjoy family and friends, over food and drink.

“It’s a place where memories are made,” said Means.

Judy thanked her family for all their support and help. “Without them, my dream of owning a coffee shop wouldn’t have been possible. The support of Bethel Park and the surrounding communities has been overwhelming. My customers are awesome!” stated Judy.

Judy’s Java Joint is located in the Ruthfred Shopping Center at 3400 South Park Road in Bethel Park. Hours are Monday – Friday 6 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information, call (412) 833-5282.

‘Old Trails’ Business and Professional Women’s Club Looking for New Members The Old Trails local of the Pennsylvania Business and Professional Women’s Club will celebrate 49 years and is looking for new members. BPW/PA is an organization of 95 years working to achieve equity for all women in the work place through advocacy, education and information. We are involved with local schools by way of four students of the month, four scholarships, Adventures in Reality and Math Counts.

We contribute to libraries, donate to four families at Thanksgiving, and we pick an organization for a donation at Christmas. We have fundraisers to cover these activities. We meet at King’s Restaurant in Bentleyville at 5:30 p.m. on the second Monday of the month except July, August, and January. We would be very pleased for any visitors or potential members to join us. Now, we are all women, but would also welcome any men who might be interested. For information, call Arta at 724-239-5697.

Vintage & Vines in Belle Vernon Announces Plans to Relocate Vintage & Vines, currently located at 719 Broad Ave. in Belle Vernon, is relocating to 623 Broad Ave. on May 1. The shop currently offers antique treasures, gifts and dried flowers in a co-op setting. This quaint, friendly antique shop will continue to offer unique treasures, but at a new and updated location. Based on current sales trends in the antique business, the owner, Jean Ann Gallo, is changing up the shop to include rustic, salvage and up-cycled pieces. The shop will continue to offer great furniture and unique items at affordable prices to make your shopping experience worthwhile.

In addition, the NEW Vintage & Vines is bringing fresh flowers back to Broad Ave. by expanding the business into a full-service flower shop. This big venture will take place over the next few months. Vintage & Vines, The Flower Shop will offer fresh, dried and artificial designs with a unique, vintage feel for all occasions. Be patient and watch this unique business grow!

Vintage & Vines will continue to offer excellent customer service in a new, pleasant shopping atmosphere. The antique dealers at Vintage & Vines appreciate your continued patronage and would like you to stay with us on this journey.

In the meantime, please join us in our new location on May 8 and 9 for a grand reopening celebration, just in time for Mother’s Day. We will also premiere a new collection of antique and up-cycled merchandise along with unique floral treasures and gift items.

Bring Mom in from 10 to 5 during this grand re-opening for a fun day of shopping and refreshments. All moms will receive a free rose!

PA Chamber Government Affairs Director to be Featured at MVRCC May Luncheon Alex Harper, Director of Government Affairs at the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, will be the featured speaker at MVRCC’s luncheon on May 12 at the Willow Room, WillowPointe Plaza, Rostraver Township. Registration and networking begins at 11:30 a.m. and the luncheon will conclude at 1 p.m.

Responsible State spending, health care, taxes, and education are among the issues facing our business community, and the Pennsylvania Chamber works to advocate legislation that positively address these issues. AIG Financial is the luncheon sponsor.

Alex Halper joined the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry's Government Affairs team in 2011 as manager of Government Affairs. He serves as a lobbyist for labor/employment policy, education, workforce development and international trade. He is a member of the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Advisory Board and serves on the Governing Board of the Pennsylvania Compensation Rating Bureau. Prior to joining the PA Chamber, Halper served as a legislative assistant in Washington, D.C. to former U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter. In this capacity, he worked on numerous areas of public policy, including transportation and infrastructure, homeland security and appropriations.

This luncheon is open to all local legislative offices, municipalities, Chambers of Commerce, area school districts and to the public at large. For this event a flat rate of $20/person will be charged. Please stay tuned to local media and the Chamber’s website for more information on May’s luncheon. Reservations may be made by calling the Chamber at 724-483-3507 or by on line registration at www.mvrchamber.org.

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WOMEN’S BUSINESS NETWORK SCHEDULES MAY MEETINGS The Women’s Business Network’s mission is to provide personal and professional resources to advance the presence of aspiring and successful businesswomen. For more information, visit www.wbninc.com. Local area meetings 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, May 6 and 20. Contact Valerie Bartels at 412-418-3072.

• The Washington Chapter meets at 8:30 a.m. at Panera Bread, 108 Trinity Point Drive, Washington on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, May 13 and 17. Contact Tracy Eisenman at 724263-0304.

• The Bethel Park Chapter meets at 6:00 p.m. at the Bethel Park Municipal Building, 100 W. Library Avenue in Bethel Park on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays, May 7 and 21. Contact Melissa Rhoades at 412-854-7200.

• The South Hills Chapter meets at 8:00 a.m. at King’s Restaurant, 155 McMurray Road, Upper St Clair, on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays, May 7 and 21. Contact Susan Ceklosky at 412-3343230.

Washington Community Federal Credit Union Debuts New Name as ‘Chrome’ Washington Community Federal Credit Union ($131MM, 11,000 members) has a shiny new name.

“Chrome is simply good banking,” said Christopher George, Credit Union President and CEO. “To us that means easy-to-use accounts, less fees, more stores and smart people who can’t wait to help. We’ll also be serving up state-of-the-art online and mobile banking, Chrome Confidence privacy and security assurance, and more.”

The employees of Washington Steel Corporation founded the Credit Union in 1971, and it later expanded to serve all residents of Washington and Greene County. 2014 brought new leadership and vision under Mr. George, and the Credit Union’s management team went to work creating a new culture unified under what they feel will become a challenger brand in the Pittsburgh region.

“Washington Community FCU was lengthy to say, tough to write, and hard to remember. We were also getting confused with the many other banks and credit unions in the area that have the word ‘Washington’ in their name,” explained Amanda Lunger, Vice President and Chief Brand Officer. “What we’re doing is special and different, and we wanted our name to reflect that while paying homage to what got us here- which is steel.”

Chrome is rebuilding its flagship store at 440 Racetrack Road, doubling it in size to include a community room and small business incubator. They are also working on a new website and updated online/mobile banking and are seeking expansion into new markets.

Mr. George continued, stating, “We are flipping the model upside down. We feel banking is going digital, and everyone holds a bank in their pocket. The store is there to host a conversation about financial goals; so we can explain how we can make our customers lives easier with our simple products and services. And, while they’re there, they can enjoy free wifi and a complimentary cup of premium coffee.”

The Racetrack store remodel and the new chromefcu.org are scheduled for completion in July 2015.

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Community Bank Celebrates Excellent Performance in 2014 “After 113 years, Community Bank delivered its best year ever in 2014,” stated Pat McCune, its president & CEO. Mr. McCune explained that Community Bank not only had its best year ever in terms of performance by a wide variety of measures, but the bank merged with First Federal Savings Bank.

“This”, said McCune, “was the single most important and promising thing Community Bank has accomplished in its long and meaningful life.”

Last spring, Community Bank and First Federal Savings Bank announced a definitive agreement whereby First Federal would merge with and into Community Bank. Both Banks are long-time local institutions with nearly identical missions and cultures, as well as overlapping service areas. “We at Community Bank have worked with the people of First Federal, including their CEO Pat O’Brien, over the years in a variety of community and industry endeavors,” explained McCune.

“Although we were competitors, they had become our friends. We admired their independent spirit and competitive energy. We also knew their directors and, again, realized that they could bring wisdom and experience to our board room.”

Both CEOs and their directors were determined to maintain a strong, local, independent bank in the Pittsburgh region. Both Banks had been doing an excellent job of serving their communities. The respective directors and senior managers saw no reason to sell to a larger, out-of-area bank that would fail to deliver on the insight and service that defines local banks. “We all decided that we could do a better job by banding together and maintaining local control,” both CEOs believed.

The transaction closed on October 31. Pat O’Brien, the former President & CEO of First Federal, joined Community Bank as its Senior

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. O’Brien explained, “First Federal has a deep commitment to our local communities, and we wanted to partner with a bank that shared our passion. Community Bank was such a bank.”

Community Bank adopted a new tag line, referring to itself as the “Better Business Bank.” This is done to remind our customers that the bank offers a better way of doing things. In particular, Community Bank has developed an expertise serving the local business community with loans and deposit products. Community Bank tries to help our local business people succeed, and maintains a business resource center at its “Community Bank Business Alliance” web page. The bank can now also offer insurance products. As part of the merger, Community Bank welcomed the insurance professionals at Exchange Underwriters, a full service agency in Canonsburg.

The Community Bank Business Alliance now includes Exchange Underwriters.

Mr. McCune commented that 2014 was the best year for Community Bank even without the merger. Community Bank itself achieved all types of milestones. Through its “Community Bank Cares” charitable giving program, Community Bank made some $33,000 donations to charities and churches designated by Community Bank customers. The bank’s holding company, CB Financial Services, Inc., recorded its second best year ever despite the considerable expense of the merger.”

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Coulson’s Sales and Service Named as April MVRCC Member Spotlight

Pictured from left are Shaun Coulson, Kimberly Coulson, shop mascot Hudson, Lori Coulson, and Dean Coulson.

Coulson’s Sales and Service were selected by the Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce for April. Coulson’s Sales and Service has been family run and owned since 1950 and is celebrating its 65th year in business this year. The business, which is now being operated by a third generation of Coulsons, was started by the late Dale Coulson in his basement, sharpening lawn mower blades. Dale’s wife Dorothy also was an integral part of the business, growing it steadily throughout the years. The customers stream in the doors nonstop, especially during this time of year, and are handled with special care as only a dedicated family like the Coulsons can provide.

They are located at 704 Rostraver Road in Rostraver Township and can be reached at 724-929-6535.

UPCOMING BETHEL PARK CHAMBER EVENTS The following events are being offered by the Bethel Park Chamber of Commerce this May. Please visit bpchamber.org for more information.

Did You Ever Wonder What Was Under That Hood?

The Bethel Park Chamber Women’s Impact Network is about to find out about what the excitement is all about. They will be having an After Hours Mixer from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. hosted by Bethel Park Automotive, Inc. at 5450 Progress Boulevard in Bethel Park. The Women’s group will be having a post Cinco de Mayo fun evening while learning some essential car maintenance.

Every woman should know some basics if they are drivers. David James will make learning fun. Sign up early! Go to the bpchamber.org website to reserve your spot.

New Kidz on the Block Join the Bethel Park Chamber for a luncheon on Wednesday, May 20 from 12 - 1:30 p.m. at The Fairway Grill at Cool Springs, located at 1530 Hamilton Road in Bethel Park. Meet the new business owners located in the CBS (Castle Shannon, Bethel Park and South Park) area. If you haven’t experienced the new recreational facilities, this is your opportunity. It is a beautiful addition to our area. Go to the bpchamber.org website to register.

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MON VALLEY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS Borough of Donora, Dennis Fisher, 603 Meldon Avenue, Donora, PA 15033 724-379-6600 • www.donoraboro.org - Municipality Anthony Lombardi, 78 Crestline Avenue, Charleroi, PA 15022 Associate Member Mariner’s Hall, Brian Short, 13 Wharf Street, Dunlevy, PA 15432 412-445-7086 - Banquet & Meeting Facility Valley Pool & Spa, Kristin Poppa, 751 Lincoln Avenue, Charleroi, PA 15022 724-565-1377, www.valleypoolspa.com - Pool & Spa Sales Washington Township, Amy Naulty, 1390 Fayette Avenue, Belle Vernon, PA 15012, 724-929-6921, www.washingtontownship-bellevernon.ezweb.123.co

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YOUR HEALTH Monongahela Valley Hospital’s New Technology Protects Patients’ Identities Always keeping up with latest technologies, Monongahela Valley Hospital recently implemented a similar type of security system in its registration areas — a secure patient identification system called SafeChx that will help register patients more quickly, prevent medical identity fraud and eliminate duplicate records.

By scanning patients’ index fingers to measure and analyze the physical characteristics of patterns and ridges — the most common biometric scan — SafeChx instantly verifies a patient’s medical identity.

The scan acquires and recognizes these unique patterns and ridges. The fingerprints are not stored as actual prints, but as unique biometric mathematical data.

To enroll, patients place their finger on the small rectangular scanner up to five times to capture their biometrics. Enrollment is optional but once a patient is enrolled in SafeChx, registration becomes a single-step process; just one touch on the scanner registers the patient.

Long-term advantages to this new technology include faster patient registration, easier access to patient medical records, quick and accurate patient identification in emergencies and decreased risk of duplicate or incorrect records.

Patients enrolled in a SafeChx hospital system can also easily register at any health care facility that uses SafeChx. At least one out-of-town visitor who belonged to a SafeChx hospital system was easily able to scan and register at MVH this week.

Advanced labor and delivery service.

Closer to home.

Dr. Andrew Spergel, of Valley Women’s Health, is now delivering babies in the elegant new birthing suites at Jefferson Hospital. That means pregnant women in our community have access to state-of-the-art labor and delivery technology — along with experienced, compassionate, personalized care — without traveling far from home. If you’re expecting, or planning to be, you won’t find a better place for you and your baby. Visit ahn.org/womens for a virtual tour or schedule a tour at Jefferson Hospital.

Current and new patients welcome. Most insurance plans accepted.

Call 724-258-2229 or 412-DOCTORS for an appointment.

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Monongahela Valley Hospital Recognized by Healthgrades for Three Consecutive Years Monongahela Valley Hospital (MVH) announced that it has achieved the Healthgrades 2015 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ for the third consecutive year. MVH was identified as one of the top 5% in the national for providing outstanding performance in the delivery of a positive experience for patients during their hospital stay, according to Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals.

“Everyone has choices as to where they can receive their medical care,” said Louis J. Panza Jr., president and CEO of MVH. “We are constantly raising the bar higher to exceed the expectations of the people who come to us for care. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of care to every patient every day.”

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

ORTHOPEDICS FOR THE NONORTHOPEDIC PHYSICIAN: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW - Saturday, May 2 from 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., ECC. Physicians and nurses of all disciplines are invited to this symposium presented by the physicians of the Orthopedic Group. The symposium will review the most important aspects of orthopedics to better serve patients, the latest innovative surgical and non-surgical orthopedic treatments and how to enhance communication among physicians and the health care team. Cost is $25 for non-MVH medical personnel. This program offers 8 CMEs for doctors and 8 CEUs for nurses. Registration is required by April 20 by email to dhatalowich@monvalleyhospital or by calling 724-258-1321.

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Monday, May 4 from 2 - 4 p.m., Hospital, 7East Family Room. The group meets the first Monday of each month. For more information, call 724-258-1704.

SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAM Tuesdays, May 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 6 - 8 p.m., Holiday Inn, Bentleyville. 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 724258-1932.

MANAGING YOUR DIABETES - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, May 5, 6 and 7 from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. This education program is designed to help you with diabetes self-management. You will learn, “What is diabetes?” Other covered topics include the importance of controlling your blood sugars, diabetes medications, lifestyle changes, meal planning and methods to reduce your risk of complications. The program is three consecutive days with either morning or evening classes available each month. To register, call 724-258-1483.

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP - Monday, May 11 from 6 - 8 p.m., ECC. This support

program is free for people with diabetes, their families and caregivers. The topic will be, “Picnic Foods.” Advance registration is required by calling 724-258-1483.

INNOVATIONS IN MEDICINE: SHOULDER RECONSTRUCTION Monday, May 11 at 6 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Willow Room. Gerson Florez, M.D., orthopedic surgeon, will discuss non-surgical and surgical interventions used when treating diseases of the shoulder. To register, call 724-258-1333 SUICIDE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP - Monday, May 11 at 6 p.m., ECC. This support group is a four-month program that meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month. A new series begins June 8 but those in need can join at any time. To register, call 724-268-1144.

BETTER BREATHERS CLUB - Tuesday, May 12 from 2 – 3 p.m., ECC. Lois Thomas, Medicare specialist from the Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging, will address Medicare plan support for individuals with breathing issues. This group meets the second Tuesday of every month. For more information, call 724-258-1932.

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP Tuesday, May 12 at 6 p.m., ECC. This free support group meets the second Tuesday of each month. It is designed to help the family members, friends and caregivers of those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Reservations are requested by calling 724-258-1333.

RSDS SUPPORT GROUP - Tuesday, May 12 from 6 - 8 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.

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP - Wednesday, May 13 at 6 p.m., ECC. For more information, call 724-292-9404.

HEALTHY EATING SUPERMARKET TOURS - Thursday, May 14 from 1 – 3 p.m., Finleyville Giant Eagle. Learn how to choose foods at the supermarket to manage a healthier lifestyle. Health care professionals from Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology will conduct the

tours and discuss “Recipe Modification.” The program is free, but space is limited. Advance registration is required by calling 724-2581483.

AUXILIARY RUMMAGE SALE - Friday, May 15 at 9 a.m., ECC. Find that special item you have been searching for or something that you never thought you would need. Sponsored by the Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Health Resources, Inc. For information, call 724-258-1167.

AARP 55 ALIVE REFRESHER DRIVING COURSE - Friday, May 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., ECC. The cost is $15 per person for AARP members and $20 for non-members.

Pre-registration is required, call 724-258-1333.

GALA 27: A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM Saturday, May 16 at 6 p.m., Westin Convention Center’s Allegheny Grand Ballroom, Pittsburgh. Join Monongahela Valley Hospital’s family and friends at the 27th annual Gala for a memorable evening to benefit the hospital.

Themed, “A Night at the Museum,” guests will experience a museum coming to life through on-site exhibits. Enjoy a delicious dinner at 7 p.m. followed by an evening of dancing. Gala 27 is open to the public and tickets cost $175 per person. Tables of 10 are also available. Black tie preferred. For sponsorship information or tickets call 724-258-1657.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP - Monday, May 18 at 2 p.m., Hospital, 7-East Family Room. This support group is free and open to all cancer patients and their families. The group meets the third Monday of each month. For additional information, call 724-258-1704.

MANAGING YOUR DIABETES - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, May 19, 20 and 21 from 6 – 9 p.m., ECC. This education program is designed to help you with diabetes self-management. You will learn, “What is diabetes?”

Topics include the importance of controlling your blood sugars, diabetes medications, lifestyle changes meal planning and methods to reduce your risk of complications. The program is 3 consecutive days with either morning or evening classes available each month. To register, call 724-258-1483.

ONCOLOGY SYMPOSIUM - Wednesday, May 20 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. ECC. This annual program featuring renowned speakers from across the

country is designed as an update for physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in Oncology. This program offers CME credits for physicians and CEU credits for nurses.

Registration required. Call 724-258-1750.

OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP - Thursday, May 21 from 2 – 3:30 p.m., ECC. This support group is free and open to all persons with ostomies and their families and friends. The group meets the third Thursday of each month.

For more information, call 724-258-1773.

ADULT CPR INSTRUCTION - Tuesday, May 26 from 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.

ADVANCED CARBOHYDRATE COUNTING - Wednesday, May 27 from 9 11 a.m., ECC. This program is a diabetes selfmanagement class designed to educate you on how to count carbohydrate content of food to improve blood sugar control. To register, call 724-258-1483.

MASQUERADE JEWELRY SALE HOSTED BY THE AUXILIARY - Thursday, May 28 and Friday, May 29 begins at 7 a.m., ECC. One-stop shopping for an enormous selection of jewelry, scarves, purses and more. This event is sponsored by the Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Health Resources, Inc. For more information, call 724-258-1167.

STROKE SUPPORT GROUP - Thursday, May 28 from 1 – 2:30 p.m., ECC. The Stroke Support Group is designed for patients and caregivers to share, learn and grow with people who can personally relate to the daily challenges and struggles they face dealing with strokes and the after-effects. The group meets the last Thursday of each month. For more information, call 724-258-1455.

PUBLIC FIRST-AID INSTRUCTION Thursday, May 28 from 6 – 9 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.

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EXPERTS ORTHOPAEDICS Q: Why does my shoulder hurt?

A: The shoulder can cause pain for a number of reasons.

Shoulder pain can extend from the neck down to the elbow and can be accompanied by tingling, numbness, or shooting pains that extend even further towards the fingertips.

In regards to injury, if a traumatic injury has occurred, then a fracture or dislocation may have occurred.

Otherwise, there can be injury to the soft tissues (tendons, ligaments, muscles). If the pain arises with no trauma, then Richard Mitchell, MD perhaps a degeneration of tendons or cartilage may have The Orthopedic occurred. These can lead to tears as well as arthritic Group changes.

Finally, a stiff shoulder is a sore shoulder. Sometimes people develop a “frozen shoulder” where the shoulder loses a lot of motion, and this causes significant pain.

Q: What should I do about my shoulder pain?

A: A visit with a physician can help determine the cause of the pain.

First, a set of X-rays can be done to rule out fractures, a dislocation, or arthritis.

Second, a good understanding of the history of the pain can be very helpful to understand why the shoulder is in pain.

A physical exam can then help to clarify the cause of the pain. If there is a fracture, then perhaps surgery may be necessary to stabilize the injury, but it is more common to not need surgery for fractures about the shoulder. Dislocations need to be put back in place, but after that it is again more common to not need surgery for stabilization.

If there is arthritis, then perhaps a steroid injection may help with the inflammation and therefore the pain. Shoulder replacements are done routinely, but more often than not, they are unnecessary. Perhaps the most common cause of shoulder pain, however, relates to the rotator cuff.

Q: What is the rotator cuff, why does it cause pain, and what should be done about it?

A: The rotator cuff is a group of four small muscles and tendons which are located immediately around the shoulder joint, but they are deep to the major shoulder muscles such as the deltoid, the pectoral muscles, and the latissimus. They help to dynamically stabilize the ball-and-socket shoulder joint so that the larger muscles can actually move the shoulder. Over time, the tendons can degenerate and end up inflamed and sometimes even torn.

The inflammation of the tendons (tendonitis) and the bursa (bursitis) that sits on top of the tendons leads to significant pain that usually ranges from the neck down halfway toward the elbow. Most people have simple inflammation of this area, and this is almost always treated with ice, anti-inflammatories (such as Advil or Ibuprofen), physical therapy, and often an injection of cortisone. However, an MRI is sometimes indicated, which can diagnose a tear. In this setting, arthroscopic surgery is often necessary to reattach the rotator cuff tendons. This surgery is done through small (less than a centimeter) incisions and can be performed in an ambulatory surgery center with more than 90% of patients being very satisfied.

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SW HEALTHCARE CENTER Q: What is sudden deafness?

A: Sudden deafness is an unexplained, rapid loss of hearing either all at once or over several days and most often occurs in only one ear. Many people notice it when they wake up in the morning, while others hear a loud pop just before their hearing disappears.

Q: What type of doctor treats sudden deafness?

A: An otolaryngologist is an ear, nose and throat specialist

Robert Hendry, Au.D.,CCC-A

and can help develop a treatment plan for many types of hearing loss, including sudden single-sided deafness.

Q: What treatments are there for single-sided deafness?

A: There are several ways to treat hearing loss in one ear, including corticosteroids, hearing aids and bone conduction implants. Unlike hearing aids, bone conduction implants are covered by Medicare, most insurance plans and may be covered by Medicaid.

Q: Who can get a bone conduction implant?

A: Bone conduction implants are a good solution if you have problems with your outer or middle ear (conductive hearing loss), problems with your inner ear on one side only (single-sided deafness), or problems with your outer or middle ear and your inner ear (mixed hearing loss).

Q: What are the benefits of bone conduction hearing?

A: If you are deaf in one ear, direct bone conduction systems send sound via the skull bone from the deaf side to the healthy cochlea on the other side. This transfer of sound may deliver greater sound awareness, which may improve your understanding of speech in noisy environments.1 If you have hearing loss in both ears, getting a bone conduction implant for both sides can also improve your listening in challenging environments and make it easier to identify where sounds are coming from.

References: 1 Zeitooni M, Sadeghi A, Flynn MC. Benefits of localization and speech perception in patients fitted with bilateral Baha or air conduction hearing aid. Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Cochlear Implants and Other Implantable Auditory Technologies; 2010; Stockholm, Sweden.

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West Newton Center for Active Adults Plans Upcoming Bus Trips West Newton Center for Active Adults is planning the following upcoming trips:

Gateway Clipper Lunch Cruise - $73 - July 24 Join us for a Gateway Clipper lunch cruise with a Neil Diamond impersonator, ride down the three rivers and enjoy buffet luncheon, stop at a casino to gamble for 5 hours following the cruise.

The bus is departing from the West Newton fire hall parking lot, Riverside Drive, at 9:30 a.m. and will arrive by 11 a.m. in the South Side at Clipper Fleet dock (please tell us if you have handicapped needs to take you from the bus to the boat and from the boat to the casino). At 11:30 the boat departs, and we will have our own section to eat and watch the show. At 1:45 the boat will dock at the Rivers Casino for $20 free play. We will depart for home at 6:45 p.m.

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Valley Seniors Club Plans Trips for Spring and Summer The Valley Seniors Club is offering the following trips.

On May 15, there is a one-day trip to Rodgers Flea Market in Ohio scheduled; this is the largest flea market in Ohio.

The Riverside Inn show with lunch is set to take place on June 3, 2015. The show is “I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change.” The fee includes transportation, lunch, reserved seating, taxes and gratuity. A $25 deposit is required with your reservation.

Save the date - the Yakoff Smirnoff show direct from Branson is scheduled for August 5. The fee includes transportation, your show ticket, and lunch at DeNunzio's.

All trips are open to the public. For details, please call Marlene Owens at 724-258-3950.

“Miracle of Christmas” Show - $139 – November 10 Join us for a trip to the Sight and Sound Theater for the ‘Miracle of Christmas’ show. We depart from West Newton fire hall parking lot, Riverside Drive, at 7:30 a.m. and will arrive at Hershey Farms Restaurant at 12:15 for a luncheon full buffet. We’ll depart at 1:30 for the theater, shop in the gift shop, get our tickets, and the show begins at 2:45 p.m. and is 2 hours and 30 minutes long. We’ll depart for home at 5:15 p.m. with one mandatory comfort stop on the way home and if you wish to purchase food or snacks it will be on your own.

We’ll arrive home at approx. 11:30 p.m. Deadline for payment is Sept. 30.

Call 724-872-4976 for information. Your full payment is your reservation.

Cancellation only if you replace yourself.

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Alzeimer’s Support Meeting Scheduled for May 7 SW Health Care Center will be hosting an Alzheimer’s support group on Thursday, May 7 at Arrowood Independent Living at Southwestern.

The event will start at 5:30 p.m. with tours and a complimentary light dinner. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m., featuring guest speaker Susan Weessies of the Alzheimer’s Association, Pittsburgh Chapter.

Please RSVP to Ann Marie at 412-469-3330 and visit us at southwesternhealthcare.com for more information.

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Seniors for Safe Driving Schedule Upcoming May Events Seniors for Safe Driving presents highway safety education programs for seniors 55 years of age and older.

The highway safety programs are certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The successful completion of the program makes seniors eligible for a 5% discount on their automobile insurance premiums, across the board, for a period of three years. The discount is mandated by Pennsylvania state law.

If you have never participated in a Senior Driving Program before, you must attend a two- day program. To qualify for a one-day program, you must have taken a Senior Driving Program in the past. No exceptions.

Upcoming Programs: West Mifflin – Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, May 5, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

N. Huntingdon - Redstone Highlands, May 6, 12 - 4 p.m.

Monroeville – Independence Court, May 12 & 13, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Upper St. Clair – Rec. Dept. of USC, May 22, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

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SAVE THE DATE Spring Senior Resource Fair to Take Place on May 12 The Spring Senior Resource Fair 2015 will be held this year on Tuesday, May 12 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Southwestern Medical Office Building Café, 500 Lewis Run Road, Pittsburgh, 15122. A variety of vendors will be on hand to provide information and demonstrations. The schedule of events includes the following: 8 – 9 a.m. – FREE continental breakfast 9:30 – 10 a.m. – Guest Speaker – Magistrate Guy Reschenthaler on “Senior Scams” 10 – 10:30 a.m. – Guest Speaker – Attorney Joe Covelli on “Fundamentals of Estate Planning” 11 a.m. – 12:30 – p.m. – Popular Dean Martin Impersonator Bob Morelli Performs RSVP by May 6th to Ann Marie at 412-469-3330 to indicate your attendance.

Lancaster Trip Planned for September September 22 – 23, 2015 - Join us to see Jacob’s Dreams. $301 for 2 days, 1 night, 2 shows. $25 deposit due ASAP, with remaining balance due by Aug. 2.

For more information, call Lois Vandermeer at 724-941-6327.

TJ Arts Launches Second Classic Crooners Senior Singing Group at Jefferson Hills Public Library TJ Arts’ second Classic Crooners group has launched at Jefferson Hills Public Library. Classic Crooners is a completely free singing group for senior citizens in West Jefferson Hills and the surrounding neighborhoods, and it is taught by esteemed local music educator Marian Bollman. The group will meet every Wednesday at the library, and no experience is necessary.

TJ Arts originally launched Classic Crooners in September 2013 at Atria South Hills, a local senior living facility. The group has grown to more than 30 participants each fall and spring, becoming the center’s most popular activity among residents. The Atria group has performed at the center’s Light-Up Nights and Hot on the Arts in 2014, a summer cabaret performance hosted by TJ Arts.

To register for this free program, people can either: call 412-655-7741; go online to www.jeffersonhillslibrary.org; or register in person at the Jefferson Hills Public Library main desk.

Niagara Falls Bus Trip Planned for September A few seats are left for a trip to Niagara Falls trip, planned for Sept. 8 10. Call Jan for more information at 724-330-5511. The bus will be leaving from Charleroi with a stop in New Stanton. Though the trip is geared towards senior citizens, you do not need to a be a senior to participate.

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St. David’s Episcopal Church Announces Seminar Speaker for Senior Informational Outreach Event

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St. David’s Episcopal Church has announced Kevin Kramer will be the guest speaker at the Senior Informational Outreach event, scheduled for May 9 from 1 – 4 p.m. The event, which will include the ‘Maintain Your Brain’ seminar, is designed to provide senior citizens with information about the services available to them. The event will be held at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 925 E. McMurray Road, Venetia.

Recent research suggests that an individual can delay the effects of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease by building a cognitive reserve. Kevin Kramer, who has over 30 years of experience in his field, will discuss ways to build the cognitive reserve. While the event itself focuses on services for senior citizens, everyone is encouraged to attend this interactive seminar. Those in attendance will also receive a copy of Kevin Kramer’s booklet, “Memory Maintenance for All Ages.”

The Senior Informational Outreach event will also host a number of vendors from the community to provide people with further information about their services, including Senior Living Advisors, Sunrise Assisted Living, and Bethany Hospice, among others.

The event is free and open to the public, but reservations are required.

For more information on the event or to reserve a space, contact Sue Schmidt, Event Coordinator, at sue.schmidty@gmail.com.

SENIOR NEWS FROM THE VENETIA COMMUNITY CENTER Senior lunches are served at the Venetia Community Center, 800 Venetia Rd., on May 14 and 28 at noon. We are sponsored by the Washington County Aging Services & the Southwestern PA Area on Aging. These delicious lunches are prepared by the staff of the Canonsburg Senior Center and delivered to our center. All seniors are welcome. Suggested donation is $2.

Blood pressure screenings are conducted from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

A speaker or music is provided after the luncheon for your information and pleasure, and Bingo is also offered by our organization.

To reserve your meal or for information, please call Esther at 724-3486504.

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SPORTS BG’s Gymnastics Competes in “Spring in the Mountain” Invitational BG's Gymnastics X-Cel Gold Team placed 1st in the "Spring in the Mountain" Invitational in Johnstown. These girls had a dynamite year, and all of the members qualified for the state championships, to be held in Erie, PA in May. BG’s Gymnastics X-Cel Platinum show off their medals from the Uzelac “Spring in the Mountain” invitational. Pictured are (l-r): Senior member Lauren Galiszewski, who placed 5th All Around, and Annya Kossol, who placed 8th All Around in the age 15 and up division, and Talyn Zilka, who placed 2nd All Around in the 14-year-old division. All three girls are qualified to move on to the state championships, held in Erie, PA.

COVER STORY: Competitive Cheer Squad Wins National Championship Continued from page 1 erning body of competitive cheer in the U.S., and includes performance and competitive squads for girls ages 5–18.

Lindsey’s Tumbling School opened a brand new facility on Cochran Mill Road in Jefferson Hills in December. For five years prior, it was located in Large Fire Hall on Route 51 in Jefferson Hills. The new gym features two full floors for training (one spring floor), inground tumble track, a foam block pit, and a party room. All mats and equipment are brand new to provide optimum safety for students, who range in age from 2–18. Offerings include parent/child classes, advanced tumbling, Zumba classes for adults, and more. There’s even an “Extreme Gym” conditioning class for boys ages 5–12. “My dream of owning a tumbling school started out small, but interest kept growing so I kept adding more and more classes,” said DelGreco, who was a gymnast and cheerleader herself and also coached competitive gymnastics. She taught elementary school for West Jefferson Hills School District for six years but recently resigned to devote her full attention to the gym.

For more information, emaillindseystumblingschool@yahoo.com or visit the school’s Facebook page.

Mon Valley YMCA Places 2nd in Masters Swim Team Championship BACK ROW: Gary Porter, Kelly Yurkovich, Ed "Dickens" Bishop, Richard Dick MIDDLE ROW: Walt Bianchi, Aaron Braddock, Maureen Patton, Rick Weslager, Ashley Krieg, Erika Dean, Amy Dunay

Congratulations to the Mon Valley YMCA Women’s and Men’s Master Swim Teams for both coming in 2nd place at Championships. The championship meet was held at the Spire Institute located in Geneva, Ohio on April 11 and 12, 2015.

The Spire Institute is a newly built facility used as a public sports complex. The swimming pool has 10 lap lanes and is standard Olympic size (50m in length). It is also an Olympic and Paralympic designated training site.

The women’s swim team consisted of Amy Dunay, Ashley Krieg, Erika Dean, Kelly Yurkovich, and Maureen Patton. As a team, they earned a combined total of 238 points, earing second place in their division. The men’s swim team consisted of Aaron Braddock, Gary Porter, Rick Weslager, Walt Bianchi, Ed “Dickens” Bishop, and Richard Dick. As a team, they earned a combined total of 257 points, earning second place in their division.

Coach and team representative Amy Dunay describes the team as "a great opportunity for members of all ages to come together and make lasting friendships with people who have the same interests as you in swimming." She also adds, "A little competition is great for everyone."

The current members of the Mon Valley Master Swim Team ages range from 21-75 years. Newest member Erika Dean had this to say about her first experience swimming competitively: "Competing on the Masters Swim Team has given me the opportunity to challenge myself physically. I have met a lot of interesting people, made a lot of new friendships and have fallen in love with the sport."

The team is sad to say goodbye to member Richard Dick, who will be moving out of the area. Richard has been a huge asset to the team for 3 years by taking over the role of Secretary and Rules Interpreter. He also offered team inspiration and encouragement every chance he got; not to mention being a go-to person for his skill at the breaststroke. When asked about his experience, Richard said, "Swimming on the Mon Valley YMCA Master Team has been one of the best things that has happened to me." We are sad to see him leave, but wish him the best of luck on his next chapter in life.

The Master Swim Team season runs from September through March. Each member chooses what meets and events they want to participate in. Competition Meets range in distances from 25 yards to 500 yards in all four competition strokes and are usually held on Sundays. If anyone is interested in becoming a member of the Mon Valley YMCA Master Swim Team (18 years and older) please contact Amy Dunay at 724-483-8077 or amy@monvalleyymca.org.

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USTA Facility Assistance Program Award $10,000 Grant To Canon-McMillian Schoool District to Reconstruct Tennis Courts The United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced in April that through its USTA Facility Assistance Program, that it has awarded a $10,000 grant to Canon-McMillian School District in Canonsburg, PA. The grant will be used to support the reconstruction of four existing tennis courts. The USTA Facility Assistance Program aims to support and provide communities access to safe, appealing and functional tennis environments.

“We are committed to enhancing and building more tennis facilities in communities across the country,” said Kurt Kamperman, Chief Executive, Community Tennis, USTA. “This program allows us to assist in the development process of providing usable tennis venues to people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to play and enjoy the health benefits of our great game.”

Since 2005, the USTA has awarded these grants to support tennis facility enhancements, renovations and new construction projects to provide more and enhanced tennis venues for increased playing opportunities.

In addition, grant recipients receive technical assistance. The USTA Facility Assistance Program provides industry leading experience in tennis court and facility construction from concept plans to professional construction document review.

By investing in the rehabilitation and development of tennis facilities in the United States, the USTA believes these facilities not only will grow the sport, but provide venues for communities to gather and provide lifelong healthy activity through tennis.

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BVA Athletes Honored at Annual Awards Banquet

Special awards winners at Belle Vernon Area’s Senior Athletic Banquet were - Front (l – r): Samantha Mendicino; Caitlin Caldwell; Sarah Simsic; Kaitlyn Faiola; Bria Rathway; Lauren Planey; and Kaitlyn Slagus. Back (l – r): Isaiah Engstrom; Nick Thayer; James Yantko; Daniel Mraz; Bobby Anna; Zachary Spate; and Travis Snyder. Josh Godzin is missing from photo.

Seventy-five Belle Vernon Area School District senior athletes representing 16 varsity sports and cheerleading were honored at the annual awards banquet at the Willow Room in Rostraver. Many of those members of the BVA Athletic Department’s Class of 2015 also received the National Student Athlete Foundation Award certificates for academic achievement as well as their participation in sports.

More than a dozen special awards and scholarships were presented, including the inaugural Donald Asmonga Mighty Leopard Award in honor of the school’s first and most winning coach in basketball and baseball and the only one to win a WPIAL basketball championship (1978). His widow, Bernice Asmonga, was among family members who presented $1,000 scholarships to both a female and male athlete who were recommended by coaches and who met criteria established by the recently-formed Donald Asmonga Foundation in memory of the legendary coach.

The recipients were James Yantko and Samantha Mendicino, both of whom played soccer, basketball and track. Both are candidates for Westmoreland County Judge Driscoll scholarships. Yantko also was chosen for the Atheltic Department’s “Inspiration Award” as well as the Delance Stanley Award for his role in boys basketball. Mendicino also received the Ryan Moravec Award for girls track-and-field while Robert Anna was chosen for boys track-and-field in memory of Moravec, an elite runner who lost his life in a traffic accident.

Here’s a list of other special awards winners: • Richard O. Dolfi Award for football – Zachary Spate.

• John Granish Award for boys soccer – Daniel Mraz.

• Thomas Flook MVP Ward for girls soccer – Caitlin Caldwell • Sasha Zuro Scholarship for girls basketball – Kaitlyn Slagus • Heart and Soul Award for boys wrestling – Joshua Godzin • Chris Williams Memorial Awards – Isaiah Engstrom for boys baseball and Sarah Simsic for girls softball.

• Mike Fenyar Memorial Softball Scholarship – Kaitlyn Faiola • U.S. Marines Student Athlete Awards – Nick Thayer (male) and Bria Ratherway (female) • U.S. Army Student Athlete Awards – Travis Snyder (male) and Lauren Planey (female)

NORTH CHARLEROI RECREATION LEAGUE HOLDS KICKBALL SIGNUPS Mon Valley Thunder Squirts was runner up in the 4th Annual Steel City Tournament of Champions, held at Rostraver Gardens on March 27 - March 29.

The North Charleroi Recreation League Kickball, for all children ages 2-10, will hold signups May 7 and 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the North Charleroi Recreation Park. Registration is limited to the first 100 children. Kickball will run June 3 July 8. Can't make it for signups? Call Lori Sergi at 724-747-7240.

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School News...School News Old Trails Business and Professional Club Recongizes Students of the Month in Sports at March Meeting Old Trails Business and Professional Women's Club met Monday the 13th for their March meeting at Kings Restaurant in Bentleyville, where they honored the Students of the Month in Sports.

Charleroi High School's student is Matt Carr - basketball and football. He is the son of Ryan and Tara Carr. Matt plans on attending West Liberty College to major in nursing, and plans to play football.

From Beth Center High School is Anna Bartman - volleyball, basketball and track. She is the daughter of John and Carla Bartman. Anna plans to attend Waynesburg College, majoring in pre-med.

Lyndsey Huhn represents California High School - volleyball, basketball and track. She is the daughter of Annette and Ken Ross. Lyndsey plans on attending W&J for pre-med and also will play basketball.

Timothy Kurutz is from Bentworth High School - baseball, basketball and golf. He is the son of John and Carrie Fundy and Dean Kurutz. He is going to attend WCCC for general management.

Pictured are (l-r) Matt Carr, Anna Bartman and Lyndsey Huhn.

Timothy Kurutz

St. Elizabeth Now Offers Full Day Preschool St. Elizabeth Elementary School is happy to announce that we are now offering an option for full-day preschool for our 4-year-old preschool class! The 4year full-day preschool class is available on Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays.

We will also still offer the half-day session, in the morning only.

We are now accepting registrations for the 2015-16 school year. If you have any questions, or you would like to schedule a time to visit, please call the school office at 412-881-2958 or email our preschool teacher, Mrs. Sue Lydon at slydon@st-elizabeth.org. We would be happy to answer any questions or give you a chance to come and see the classroom and class in action!

Don’t miss out on the fun learning experience at St. Elizabeth Preschool!

Leadership Washington County Hosts 2nd Annual Youth Leadership Conference

Nearly 50 students from eight Washington County high schools gathered for an exciting one-day workshop focused on leadership, volunteerism, and creative thinking.

On March 25, Leadership Washington County’s (LWC) participants hosted a Youth Leadership Conference for Washington County high school students.

Nearly 50 students from eight high schools met at California University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Innovation at Southpointe for the exciting one-day conference. Leadership Washington County Participants’ main goal in implementing this program was to prepare these youth to be leaders today, as well as into the future.

The 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students were welcomed into the conference and almost immediately asked how “they would change the world.” Responses ranged from cleaning up the parks to helping their local pet shelters, but the overall theme seemed to be that these youth want to work together to make the world a better place.

After the opening session, students were split into two groups. The 9th and 10th graders interacted in three different workshops that included topics on strengths, volunteerism and general leadership. Deb Hopkins, executive director of Pittsburgh Cares, encouraged the students to become involved in their communities now and to inspire their peers to do the same. Paul Tripoli, clinical counselor and owner of Paul J. Tripoli Counseling and Consulting, explained that while leadership can be difficult it is important that leaders “beat to their own drum” to inspire the crowd, rather than simply follow the crowd.

The 11th grade students also attended three workshops, which were focused on creative thinking and problem solving. Christine Blaine from the Washington Wild Things asked the students to work in groups to create a plan that would attract young people to the Wild Things games. Range Resources had the students focus on the year 2008 when the company came to Washington County and asked them to create a plan of how Range or any business would integrate and thrive in its new community. Monongahela Valley Hospital added to the conference by having the students discuss how bullying can be prevented in not only schools, but also in their future workplace.

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Kiddos Center for Learning in Bentleyville Celebrates "The Week of the Young Child" The week of April 13-17 is nationally recognized as "The Week of the Young Child." It is sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), which is the world's largest early childhood education association. The purpose of "The Week of the Young Child" is to focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families and to recognize early childhood programs. It promotes education and literacy and gives the children opportunities that they Mayor Thomas Brown of Bentleyville might not know about. reads a book to the children.

At Kiddos Center for Learning in Bentleyville, this was celebrated all week long and into the following week. There was a different guest reader every day, sometimes there were even two in one day. They had the police, a Dental Assistant, the Washington Wild Thing's mascot, a bank teller, the Frownie Brownie and the Mayor of Bentleyville in the first week and the Army and Marines the following week. Director Gina Covelli was given the task of getting just one person from the community to come out and read to the children and she and teacher Melissa Barbacow went way beyond that!

When Mayor Thomas Brown arrived at the center, he was greeted by a welcoming banner made by the children of the center. The children were told in advance that someone very special from the community was coming in to read to them a very special book to continue celebrating "The Week of the Young Child."

They were very excited to have the mayor come down. He read the story Number One Sam by Greg Pozzoli. He was very interactive with the children, asking questions about the story to get them involved. Afterwards, he talked to the children about what he does and answered any questions that they may have had, whether about the story or about what he does. Mayor Brown took some photos with the children, and on his way out, said that he really enjoyed reading to the children and would come back any time that they would need him.

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SCHOOL NEWS Madonna Catholic Regional School Announces 3rd Quarter Honor Roll GRADE 8 High Honors Nina Alvarez Honors Chase Angotti, Quattrone, Anthony Carina Villella

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GRADE 7 Highest Honors Jennie Bostich, Jake Caldwell, Shane Simpson, Frank Startare

High Honors Amara Behanna, Morgan Motycki, Elaina Serrao Honors Mickey Falappi, Ben Hawk, Jillian Scherer, GRADE 6 High Honors Rebecca Grandinette, Paige Sands Honors Jacob Brigode, Jesse Sala

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Seniors Conduct Mock Interviews with RTR Mentoring Group Champions of Learning Awards Dinner Recognizes Dr. Paula Purnell

On April 10, the Reaching the Reachable (RTR) Mentoring Group conducted mock interviews with the senior class at Clairton High School. RTR has made the mock interviews an annual event at Clairton.

Twenty alumni, business ownPictured are alum Ted Kay of Michigan, ers, and friends of the commusenior Benet'jyn Ingram and alum nity joined RTR to facilitate Dr. Pauline Long of Clairton. mock interviews, provide expert advice, and discuss the future of the class of 2015. A Skype interview was also held with alumni member from Abu Dhabi.

Clairton Middle School Holds Science Fair

Clairton Middle/High School Presents Annual Spring Concert

Pictured are CASTLE students and siblings and Dr. Purnell.

On March 28, The Consortium for Public Education held their first annual Champions of Learning Awards Dinner. Special congratulations to Dr. Paula Purnell on her nomination and finalist recognition.

Dr. Prunell is from Sense of Place Learning LLC and is a member of the CASTLE (Clairton's After School Teaching And Learning Experience) Program.

Save the Date!

Pictured are first place winners: 7th grader Bryce Boles, 6th grader Joshua Coddington (sitting), and 8th grader Michael Cummings.

Clairton Middle School held its annual science fair on March 27th.

This year, grades 6-8 participated and winners were chosen from each grade.

Clairton Middle/High School proudly presented the annual spring concert on Friday, April 24 in the high school auditorium. The concert will featured the junior/senior high school band, high school chorus, honeybears, and soloists. Congratulations to the students and Mr. Geckle on a job well done.

Pictured are (standing) Honeybears Jaleah Papson and Lauren Moore and (sitting) senior band members Megan Ball and Jordon Johnson.

Clairton High School Class of 2015 Graduation will take place on June 5, 2015 in the high school auditorium.

Catholic Women’s College Club Announces Scholarship Winner as RHS Senior At their April meeting, the Catholic Women’s College Club named their annual scholarship recipient as Angelica Amatangelo. She received a $1000 scholarship and a bouquet of flowers in her school colors.

Angelica is a senior at Ringgold High School. She is very active in extracurricular activities and is graduating at the top of her class. She is a member of St. Damien of Molokai parish is Monongahela. She plans on attending the University of Pittsburgh to major in biomedical engineering.

The next meeting of the CWCC is May 4, 2015 at 6 p.m. at the New Alpine Club in Monessen.

Committee member Susan Tegi (left) presents Angelica, accompanied by her mom, Joyce, with her scholarship award. Sharon Bellamy and Donna Pustelak were also on the committee.

Angelica Amatangelo is pictured with her mom, Joyce Amatangelo, after receiving her scholarship from the CWCC.

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Lights! Camera! Action!

Elizabeth Forward High School Performance of Mary Poppins is ‘Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’

A scene from the opening act of EFHS's musical "Mary Poppins"

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

By Michelle Taylor Elizabeth Forward High School showcased its students’ talent once again with their production of ‘Mary Poppins’, giving audiences a front seat view to watch the magic unfold. There was not an empty seat in the place, and given the caliber of the talent displayed, it’s no wonder why.

The band students accompanied the musical with such precision that it was easy to forget there was a live band below the stage. The singing was well-done, the choreography was fantastic, and the students performed on a professional level that made watching the musical very joyful and entertaining to all ages. The wellexecuted way the musical was done gave it a Broadway feel.

Mattie Winowich, cast as Mary Poppins, is a well-seasoned and talented young lady with a successful future ahead of her. Mr. George Banks, played by Tony Panneri, was a well-played character, and the choice of actor was spot-on. Natalie Montarti in the role of Mrs. Winifred Banks has an incredible singing voice, well beyond her years. Natalie Brogna and Robbie Charles, cast as Jane and Michael Banks, took on the youthful characters very well and embraced their roles. The maid and butler, played by Kristin Kulwik and Chris Fritsky, were comical in their roles and brought many laughs to the table. The highlight of the show was the delivery of “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious," as it was sung and performed extraordinarily well, and the magic of the flying nanny was kept alive by sweeping Mary Poppins off her feet and up in to the air during the show - it just wouldn't have been the same without it.

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503 Portia Drive $50,000.

3305 Wallace Drive $105,000.

1500 Cathell Road $120,000.

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5363 Hacienda Drive $188,000.

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846 Missionary Drive $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $26,400).

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1027 Edward Drive $32,000.

27 Green Glen Drive $114,000.

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5200 Colewood Drive $109,900.

3784 Gary Drive $134,500.

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Tips On Helping Your Yard Warm Up To Spring (NAPS)—With winter finally behind us, it’s time to focus on getting your yard prepped and ready to enjoy! Here are some tips that can help make your time and effort more productive.

• Don’t try to get everything done in just one weekend. Make sure the lawn has a chance to wake up and come back to life during the early spring months.

• Give your yard a thorough raking before you treat the grass or mow.

Raking pulls up any thatch that may have accumulated over the winter and highlights any dead spots or compacted areas that need special attention. If your lawn is compacted, loosen the soil.

• It’s easier to rid your lawn of weeds before they have a chance to form. Early spring is a good time to apply herbicides to prevent the weeds from developing.

• Low spots in a lawn can cause poor drainage, lead to poor growing conditions for grass and make mowing a challenge. Use a shovel to cut away areas that are raised and fill in spaces that are depressed.

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Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

Kevin Wallace David McClune Eugene Fisher Alice Weiser Schneider Real Estate Co. Edwin Galambas Lauson Hafer trustee Nancy Knestrick

Alex Steven and Jessica Joyce October Real Estate Holdings LLC Kyle and Minda Bruce Bradley and Casey Steines Matthew Dodd Scott and Lorraine Learish Joseph Gorsic and Carole Ann Sarnicola Howard and Mary Margaret Gillette Richard and Laura Miller Andrew and Sara Heidenreich Joseph Zarnich Jr. and Sera Zarnich Brett and Elise Steckel Michon Lynn and Nathan Budziszewski John Sinkule Kathy Kruger Crystal Hinton Rosemarie Lepore and Sherry Despres Jan Toci Rodney Ambrogi trustee Vicki Kearns and Eric Lawson Gold Spike Enterprises Inc. Rebecca Ann Barber

336 Chessbriar Drive 1081 Cork Drive 3230 Eastview Road 1679 Forestview Drive 6019 Leprechaun Drive 88 Sprucewood Drive 5815 Wilson Drive 370 Allandale Drive 125 Amberwood Court 1322 Cairn Drive 521 Chessbriar Drive 596 Clifton Road 2475 Driftwood Drive 5924 Dublin Road 5585 Florida Ave. 5681 Glen Hill Drive 53 Highland Road 508 3103 Lenox Drive 446 McMurray Road 622 Patterson Road 1023 Paxton Drive 5822 Wilson Drive

$170,000. $202,000. $130,000. $197,900. $189,000. $140,000. $10,000. $218,000. $283,000. $183,900. $50,000. $172,000. $182,000. $159,900. $78,500. $182,000. $109,000. $139,000. $300,000. $140,000. $425,000. $118,000.

BRENTWOOD Aaron Ricelli aka Riccelli Symmetry Estates LLC Irene Perrotti Edward Lutz Estate of Elizabeth Kovacs Enterprise Bank William Dietz

Kristen and Benjamin Garrett G Stephen Liston Jr. Symmetry Estates LLC Thomas Blaze Marlana Bayerlein and John Martin Bayerlein Jr. Pappa W LLC DPS Sankey Development Trust #1002811

3936 Cloverlea St. 542 E. Garden Road 544 E. Garden Road 111 Pointview Road 3739 Woodrow Ave. 2811 Brownsville Road 2811 Pyramid Ave.

$119,900. $102,000. $53,000. $125,000. $90,426. $110,000. $20,000.

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(NAPS)—There may be few things more satisfying than growing colorful flowers or eating vegetables picked fresh from the garden. That might seem ambitious if you haven’t gardened before, but getting started this year need not be difficult. Just follow Continued on page 58

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Recent Local Real Estate Transactions Seller

Buyer

Address

Price

Timothy Michael Miller Violet Barrera Estate of Albert Fiedler Joseph Pagano Gregory McWilliams Ace Property Group LLC Donald Fowler Jr. RAC Closing Services LLC Linda Fischer Tyler Gallentine Dana Fitterer Richard

Lorenzo Lista Alexander Hinsch Mark Thomas and Catherine Pietrusinski Jonathan and Audrey Hedrick David Norbut Hampton Estates LLC RAC Closing Services LLC Wayne Garrett III John Ortiz and Karen Perdomo Marc Speranza Kimberly and Clark Currie

3272 Beechdale St. 3113 Clermont Ave. 4341 Colonial Park Drive 3942 Dalewood St. 119 Burdine St. 315 Dailey Road 110 Koegler Ave. 110 Koegler Ave. 349 Marylea Ave. 2718 Pyramid Ave. 32 W. Garden Road

CARROLL TOWNSHIP Middle Monongahela IDA Inc. Gregory McDonald Robert McCurry trustee Paul Troiano JPMorgan Chase Bank

Donora Property LLC Stephen Shuback Kathleen and Robert Papak Ashley Solomon John Egan

Second Street Ext. $83,140.

62 Cracker Jack Road $300,000.

1673 Lucetta Drive $147,000.

99 Sunset Ave. $134,500.

136 Greenridge Drive $114,465 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $114,466).

CHARLEROI Robert Arthurs II

Shawn Sheikhzadeh

Jayne Laskey Lillian Brown Improper Properties LLC Robert David Marek Shawn Sheikhzadeh William Henry Marie Lourdes Germain Edward Hank

$58,195. $69,000. $159,400. $110,000. $119,900. $1,500. $106,500. $95,000. $145,000. $72,000. $75,000.

601 Ninth St. $8,500 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $32,563) by sheriff's deed.

Federal National Mortgage Assn.

505 Crest Ave. $1,584 by sheriff's deed.

Tiffany Rands 524 Fallowfield Ave. $28,500.

Melissa Ann Steams and Kenneth Warnick 932 Fallowfield Ave. $25,000.

Brandon Barr 419 Shady Ave. $52,000.

Tri County Real Estate LLC 509 McKean Ave. $9,300.

Wesley Henry 309 Crest Ave. $21,663.

Aaron Thomas 403 Lookout Ave. $5,000.

David Lhota 627 McKean Ave. $40,000.

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Recent Local Real Estate Transactions Seller

Buyer

Address

Price

CLAIRTON Wayne Garrett III Estate of Emma Louise Dowdell Estate of Danielle Barletto Ulmer Scott Radman

Patricia Nyarko Deron and Tiffani Hurt Lori Benack Galway Holdings LLC

534 Third St. 267 Shaw Ave. 644 Constitution Circle 112 Elm St.

DONORA Sharon Dejeet G W Crosby Inc. Bank New York Mellon trustee Joshua Cox Frank Chappell

Ezio and Anna Rongaus Kenneth Adam Teagarden Adam Lamb David Sholtis Nickolas Patton

209 S. Allen Ave. 1322 Scott St. 110 Ida Ave. 58 Park Manor Road 407 Short St.

DUNLEVY Keith Vesely et al.

Richard Mudrick

11 Nellie Ave.

ELIZABETH BOROUGH Volt Asset Holdings Trust 16 Philip Costanzo Dowling Properties Inc.

DKRW Properties LLC Dane Morris and Dawnna Kibler Denise Pellegrino

311 Eighth Ave. 300 Church St. 925 Seventh Ave.

ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP Alma Jean Barton trustee Michael Sulava Federal National Mortgage Assn.

Robert Buchina Jr. Francis Bator Barry Johnson Irene Mains McCorkle Torgent Management Co. LLC Andrew Vigue

Keith Barton Michael and Wendy Lego Angela Walsh Federal National Mortgage Assn.

William Smith Jr. and Donna Smith Christine Ward Wells Fargo Bank NA Kenneth and Frances Trimpey US Bank NA trustee

624 Fallen Timber Road Briarwood Drive 950 Greenock Buena Vista Road 121 Penn Oak St. 484 Jeffrey Drive 225 Rock Run Road 211 McCorkle St. 5829 Smithfield St. 1427 Virginia St.

$18,000. $20,000. $40,900. $20,000. $15,000. $5,000. $6,000. $172,000. $10,000. $91,021 by sheriff's deed. $10,000. $39,000. $56,500. $90,000. $15,000. $49,000. $4,183 by sheriff's deed. $149,500. $68,900. $2,575 by sheriff's deed. $49,000. $2,558 by sheriff's deed.

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these simple gardening tips to enjoy the benefits of fresh air, gentle exercise and healthy produce: 1) Pick your spot with care. Plants need sun and water to survive.

Vegetables and most flowers need full sun—at least six hours of sunlight every day during the growing season. Plant close to an outdoor water source to make hot weather watering easier.

2) Start with the soil. Because plants live by their roots, the most important part of any garden is below ground. Most soil around houses isn’t ideal for plants but can be improved by adding nutrient-rich organic matter, usually in the form of compost, shredded leaves or composted manure.

Bagged soil mixes marked specifically for growing vegetables are ideal for containers.

3) Keep your first garden manageable. For beginners, try a plot 4 feet by Continued on page 59

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Buyer

Address

Price

FALLOWFIELD Wilson Avenue Land Trust Lock View Land Trust Jeremy Musisko Penn Avenue Land Trust James Caldwell Craig Carson

Mark Anthony Smith Mark Anthony Smith US Bank NA trustee Mark Anthony Smith Legacy Minerals LLC Adam Lehr and Jesica Kraft

Dawson Ave. Dawson Ave. 317 Fremont Road Pennsylvania Ave. Coyle Curtain Road 11 Moyer Ave.

FORWARD TOWNSHIP Albert Rippel

Legacy Minerals LLC

Bernice Denicola et al.

Wendy Lee Williams

William Catalina Legacy Minerals LLC

3106 Rippel Road $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $982,867).

5416 Sunset View Drive $124,900.

421 Elkhorn Road $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $25,000).

JEFFERSON HILLS Louis Ramsey NVR Inc. Marilyn LaMarca Leon Rochez et al.

Maronda Homes Inc. Francis Zovko II Environmentally Sound Enterp. LLC Steve Manta Ted Lippzer Mary Ann Garcia Dustin Jamieson NVR Inc. Jean Sekulich et al.

Columbus Family Partn. L.P. William Taylor trustee

Jacob and Kairy Little Michael and Dionne Best Lynn Straub Eileen Gimper Maria and Robert Beattie Mark and Randi Welshonse NVR Inc. Dustin Pittman William and Louanne Davis M Jane Foshee Melanie McGuirk Timothy and Patricia Parise Missionary Partn. Ltd. Anthony and Nicole Macuga Daniel and Karla Eggerton

584 Clairton Road State Route 885 312 Greene Drive 1617 Jefferson Ridge Drive State Route 885 609 Setter Lane 3028 Thomas Jefferson Drive 108 Washington Drive 1326 Bickerton Drive 6396 Jefferson Pointe Circle 1623 Jefferson Ridge Drive 100 Simpson Drive 128 Washington Drive Waterman Road 234 Andrew Drive 300 Beams Run Road

$1,580. $3,160. $1,441 by sheriff's deed. $4,760. $584,003. $111,000.

$120,000. $375,480. $129,000. $35,000. $269,185. $380,000. $42,000. $115,000. $200,000. $134,000. $149,900. $301,105. $50,000. $62,500. $287,000.

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Recent Local Real Estate Transactions Seller NVR Inc. NVR Inc. Candice Zurawksy Robert Ferrare Jr. et al.

Christopher Sapos

Buyer Robert and Linda DelBianco Coholic Kurt Berg and Karen Barkand Jennifer Buttel Ned Trbovich Jr. Elizabeth and Mary Ann McCollough

Address 309 Greene Drive 321 Greene Drive 331 Joan of Arc Court 335 Joan of Arc Court 2111 Lewis Run Road

MONESSEN Housing & Urban Development Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

Thelma Govier Selma Nahas Chad Skibo Randall Sullenberger Stephen Bennett JLH Development LLC Rachel Nutter

James Singer II Donald and Margaret Rattay Jane Kislear Martin and Laurel Danilchak Jason Mattey Kyle Stewart Johanes Emmanuelli Michael Eaton SRMOF 2 2012-1 Trust

1135 Dennis Ave. 1905 Grand Blvd.

139 Pennsylvania Blvd.

415 Frye Ave. 602 McKee Ave. 186 Pacific Blvd.

342 Chestnut St. 1234 McMahon Ave. 1028 Alexander Ave.

MONONGAHELA Todd Hitcho Douglas Tempest et al.

Gerald Kellman Trust Estate of Pauline Louttit Dana Marie Cannon Joseph Carone

Andrew Ekves Properties By KJ LLC Laurie Harris and Ronnie Earl Cannon Cody Jon Checque Michael and Pemela Thieret Adam Wallace

225 W. Main St. 19 Chess St. 706 Sampson St. 514 W. Main St. 502 Cuff St. 517 E. Main St.

Price $412,925. $301,010. $96,000. $107,600. $80,000. $16,000. $29,900. $68,000. $16,500. $7,200. $55,000. $4,995. $2,325. $3,872 by sheriff's deed. $55,000. $50,000. $98,000. $67,500. $23,000. $14,000.

NEW EAGLE Will Stump Jr. Rolando Camacho Deutsche Bank Nat. Trust Co. trustee Kaja Holdings 2 LLC

307 Sixth Ave. 445 Main St.

$112,900. $3,300.

NORTH BELLE VERNON Louise Cox

David Lau

931 Graham St.

$75,000.

NORTH CHARLEROI Estate of Mary Zuraw

Marissa Martini and Deavan Tomita

720 1/2 Center Ave.

$17,000.

NOTTINGHAM TOWNSHIP Joseph Murzyn

Robert McCracken and Lisa Manganello

115 W. Chevalier Court

PETERS TOWNSHIP Martik Properites LLP Kevin Fury David Drews Kenneth MacIntyre 106 Maple Lane LLC Charlotte Giles Michael Blakemore RAC Closing Services LLC Investors Mark Acquistions LLC Dianne Golden Linda Taylor Bruno Tambellini Henry Sullivan

Marion Woelk Jennifer Hauge Swank and Justin Swank Eric and Renee Ehnert Chen Tse and Ya Ten Lin Shannon Smerbeck Jewel Beaulieu and Sandra Massimino RAC Closing Services LLC Paul and Kathryn Hauser Jesse Pettit and Rebecca Watkins Troy Geanopulos Mark and Janice Harper Paul and Darlene Albert Henry Sullivan and Dianne Lyle

Jacob Cole Ironwood Estates L.P. Kenneth McDonough Leech & Henry Construction Inc. James Lawrence Alex Cirocco Reza Jenabzadeh RAC Closing Services LLC Robert Mercer Jr. Christian Shannon Barry Cartus Financial Corp.

Maxim Construction LLC Michael Pasqualin Dennis Martin Joseph Sites Bart Walker George May III

Sarah Elizabeth Thomas and Flaviano Rosati Thomas and Jill Sterling Kristopher Allen and Kathrn Faye McDonough David and Catherine Thurston Robert and Sandra Gregg Bank America NA trustee RAC Closing Services LLC James and Shelly Ruedlinger Christian and Beth Barry Michael Ondash and Alexis Horochak Kurt Sweterlitsch and Susan Pardini Brian and Clara Trueblood MRG Holdings 2015-1 LLC Slagle Trust Jeffrey and Melanie Hurd Keith and Patricia Ross Scott and Helen Courtney Deemer

111 Anderson Station $238,900.

1072 Elizabeth Drive $275,000.

114 Fox Creek Road $335,000.

110 Lake Forest Road $380,000.

106 Maple Lane $219,000.

107 Roscommon Drive $145,000.

191 Springdale Road $358,000.

191 Springdale Road $350,200.

507 Villa Drive $1,180,870.

307 Village Green Drive $395,000.

109 Whispering Heights Lane $649,900.

101 Driftwood Drive $307,500.

110 Grouse Court $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $70,495).

206 Rock Run Road $344,000.

1015 Sheriffs Court $190,000.

114 Timber Oak Court $315,000.

204 Welbourn Drive $624,900.

118 Brandywine Drive $76,000.

126 Scenic Ridge Drive $1,438 by sheriff's deed.

114 Bridle Trail $505,000.

114 Bridle Trail $505,000.

101 Cherrywood Court $610,000.

1035 Elizabeth Drive $334,000.

209 Farmington Drive $430,000.

126 N. Heide Lane $327,000.

151 Pleasantview Drive $185,000.

223 Roscommon Place $255,000.

129 Scenic Ridge Road $540,000.

101 Shag Bark Lane $415,000.

107 Singletree Drive $585,000.

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8 feet, or half a dozen good-sized (24–36�) containers. That’s enough to provide a satisfying harvest of herbs, greens or a few tomato plants while you get a feel for the amount of time and effort it takes to water and weed.

Pots are the easiest to control soil, water and light. Creating a container garden of vegetables, herbs and patio flowers is a good place for novices to start.

4) Get a head start. Some vegetables and flowers may need to be started from seed 6–8 weeks before it’s safe to plant them outside. You’ll need to do this for tomatoes, peppers, eggplants and petunias. But other favorites like zucchini, cucumbers, beans and sunflowers are easily sown in the ground with seed. You can learn more about starting and sowing seeds at www.burpee.com. Planting time will vary in each growing zone, but is generally best in the late spring.

5) Watch your garden grow. It’s fun for the whole family to observe seeds taking root and growing into plants. Be sure to water and weed regularly as you wait for the bounty of your first harvest.

Burpee’s free Garden Time Planner app makes planting in specific garden regions easy.

To download the app, buy nonGMO seeds and plants, or to access helpful “how-to� articles and videos, visit www.burpee.com or call (800) 888-1447.

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Mon Valley Refuse Disposal Authority to Host “Recycling Celebration” Pennsylvania is the largest state in the nation to require recycling. To help businesses in Monessen and North Belle Vernon comply with the law and also save money on their waste removal expenses, the Mon Valley Refuse Disposal Authority will host a “Recycling Celebration” on Thursday, June 4 from 6-8 p.m. at the Monessen Municipal Complex, 1 Wendell Ramey Lane in Monessen.

For information on what’s happening with recycling for businesses in Monessen and North Belle Vernon, please plan on attending our Recycling Celebration.

Speakers at the event include Sharon Sivtek from the Department of Environmental Protection, Ellen Keefe from Westmoreland Cleanways, Erika Deyarmin from Waste Management, and Rob Hornack from Mon Valley Refuse Disposal Authority. These speakers will discuss recycling in the business environment. Recycle containers will be available to take with you so you can put your plan into effect right away.

Light refreshments will be served.

Please contact the Mon Valley Refuse Disposal Authority at mvrda@comcast.net to RSVP or to request additional information.

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Recent Local Real Estate Transactions Seller Helen Roland estate et al.

Robert Marshall Scott Deemer

Buyer Onewest Bank FSB Ruben and Enid Campos Justin and Michelle Adamshick

Address 306 W. McMurray Road 107 Willoughby Court 113 Woodcrest Place

Price $1,571 by sheriff's deed. $535,000. $402,500.

PLEASANT HILLS Pleasant Hills Holdings LLC Frank Woods estate et al.

Harry Sowa US Bank NA trustee Eastern Building Group Inc. Lavern Pro Krill Jean Bernard trustee Michael Tintera

Ty & Mason Properties LLC 169 Temona Drive LLC Eric Weaver and Nicole Opferman Paul Miller and Frederick Schaffer Anthony Ferrare Angela Pro and Matthew Laskovics Robert Taylor Candice and Anthony Mendicino

53 55 Old Clairton Road 169 Temona Drive 425 Sequoia Drive 152 Old Clairton Road 178 Robinson Drive 446 Sequoia Drive 102 Winifred Drive 137 Audrey Drive

$1,450,000. $35,000. $122,900. $70,000. $225,000. $130,000. $75,000. $142,500.

ROSTRAVER W. Capenos James Singer II CCS Midstream Services LLC JLH Development LLC Mary Cowell Richard Gregory Beth Glenn Bank New York Mellon trustee

Tim and Lisa Hughes Craig and Megan Livengood Westmoreland Sanitary Landfill LLC Charles Cook Jr. Frank Hayden IV Melissa Medsger and Chad Vorderbrueggen Chad Sowers KAJA Holdings 2 LLC

Edith Vay Beverly Jean Cuthbert Susan Taylor Estate of Thomas Gillingham Rostraver Shoppes LLC Eric Johnson et al.

Peter and Susan Phillips Vernon and Terri Campbell Edward Morrow John Critchfield and Susan Borreggine J & L Property Holdings LLC Michael Boyer

704 Collinsburg Road $12,000.

307 Forest Drive $154,900.

534 Lenity School Road $100,000.

212 Carson St. $8,400.

1246 Fells Church Road $220,000.

643 Rosewood St. $272,000.

1077 SR 136 $125,000.

312 Johnson Ave. $14,000 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $83,761).

131 Ray Drive $255,000.

725 Rostraver St. $28,000.

1110 Graham St. $63,000.

4988 SR 51 $45,000.

Summit Drive $600,000.

423 W. Main St. $9,250.

SOUTH PARK Frederick Summa III Richard Croyle Joanne Ehrenberger Christopher Conboy Daniel Ireland Luigi Mercurio Veterans Administration William Paul Davis Jeffry Volpatti James Kimberlin James Melnik Kelly Lewis Gamble Crystal Hendershot Hinton Scott Morosetti Paul Miller et al.

Nicole Holland

Daniel Ireland Daniel Kovacic Paul Jerome Gurcak and Michele McKinzie Jared and Sarah Tannenbaum Timothy and Danielle Chapon Equity Trust Co. Cust FBO Scott Lantz IRA AK Homes & Development Group LLC Michael Donahue and Gretchen Klein PTV South Park LLC Jeremiah and Alanna O'Dean Kevin and Lora Riskus Jerry Malsch Philip Barna SSL Development LLC Christopher Eichler Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. trustee

2900 Abbey Lane 1041 Robinwood Drive 6546 Zupancic Drive 2535 Bonnie Dell Road 1029 Broughton Road 6504 Library Road 6077 Pleasant St. 1827 Ridge Road Brownsville Road 929 Holly Lynne Drive 1936 Strawbridge Drive 1530 Amelia Ave. 6214 Broad St. 6408 Brownsville Road 1808 Cedaridge Drive 6932 Hilldale Drive

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Recent Local Real Estate Transactions Seller UNION TOWNSHIP Paul Gurcak Christopher Lesofsky Theo Gio Housing & Urban Development Gloria Verner Bruce Utsey

Buyer

Address

Price

Elizabeth Jean Kuprowicz Jeremiah Burson David and Ashley Johnson Walter Stock III and Karry Stock Christopher and Ennifer Salmon Russell and Kelly Foster

14 Cinque Terra Place 55 Ramage St. 5107 Chevy Chase Drive 3729 Finleyville Elrama Road 267 Garvin Road 104 Viareggio Way

$145,000. $8,000. $178,000. $35,000. $90,000. $174,000.

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Arrow Development LLC Charles Campbell Robert Mounts Pinnacle Pointe L.P. Kathleen Pfeuffer Je For Emerson Miller Christopher Jon Lama Nicole Zevola et al.

Horizon Home Solutions LLC Dominic Valeri Steven Ignatz Charles Grefenstette John Schroettinger Armand Buzzelli Judith Wesling Jennifer Jacob Driscoll Vanessa Haushalter Marlin

Zeljko and Mirjana Lozancic Dragan Lazic Mark and Debra Maurizi Courtney Kane NVR Inc. Kelly Gelzheiser Senudin and Mirnela Ibisevic Michael Derita Jeremy and Ann Laux Ronald Thomas Walls and Alison Udovich Michael and Megan Tutko Michael Bradburn Jr. Ashley Woodford Timothy and Karly Snow Thomas Salerno III Michael McCarthy and Erika Haitz David and Kristina Jean Raynes Lauren Onorato Terry Bradford Jr.

4431 Mulberry Court 5341 Orchard Hill Drive 3222 Bel Air Drive 4753 Doyle Road Lantern Hill Ext. 210 Shadowlawn Circle 108 Wallace Park Drive 4205 Hamilton Road 4400 McKee Drive 5248 Orchard Hill Drive 4512 W. Barlind Drive 4792 Willow Drive 1618 Bevan Road 4470 Brownsville Road 5119 Cherryvale Drive 4763 Delma Drive 5129 Earlsdale Road 5036 Grove Road 80 Springmeadow Court

$98,000. $124,500. $108,500. $130,000. $192,668. $94,500. $66,000. $124,000. $160,900. $120,000. $199,900. $141,000. $102,000. $415,000. $98,000. $152,000. $157,900. $108,000. $144,000.

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Upcoming Events at Walk in the Word Ministries We are located in the former Dairy Land building, 225 N. Water Street, West Newton. We are non-denominational and everyone is welcome. For more information, visit www.walkinthewordministries.com.

Interactive Bible study - every Tuesday evening 7 p.m.

FUEL - young adult ministry for ages 18-29 – every Friday evening at 7 p.m.

Crafting with Char - Thursday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m.

Giant Flea Market to be Held at St. Damien of Molokai Parish in Monongahela St. Damien of Molokai Parish, located at 722 West Main Street in Monongahela, will hold a Giant Flea Market from Wednesday, June 10 to Saturday, June 13. Full details will be available in the June edition. If you would like to donate items to be sold at the Flea Market, they can be dropped off at the Parish Center, located next to the church, every Wednesday from 3 to 6 p.m. If you have large items to be picked up, please call John at 724-2585816.

Thomas Presbyterian Church to Host Murder Mystery Dinner Thomas Presbyterian Church will host a murder mystery dinner, ‘Mobsters, Molls, and Marinara’, on Saturday, May 2. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6 p.m.

The dinner menu includes baked ziti, meatballs, chicken, salad, dessert and coffee or iced tea.

Following dinner, guests will experience a murder mystery performed by Mysterys Most Wanted. The setting is at a "speakeasy" in the roaring twenties.

Those attending will try to solve the murder of a local Chicago crime boss.

Tickets are $15 per person in advance and $25 per person after April 27.

Thomas Presbyterian Church is located at 1068 Linden Road, Eighty Four, PA. Tickets can be purchased by calling the church at 724-941-8910.

Peters Creek Evangelical Presbyterian Church Now at New Location Peters Creek Evangelical Presbyterian Church invites the community to join us as we kick off at our new location! PCEPC will begin worshipping in the Parish Hall of St. David's Episcopal Church, 905 East McMurray Road in Venetia on May 3. Sunday School for all ages will be held at 9:45 a.m., and worship is at 11 a.m., followed by fellowship and donuts. We are excited to begin this new chapter in the life of Peters Creek and we hope you will join us!

Please visit www.peterscreekchurch.org for more details.

May Events at the South Hills Assembly of God Church South Hills Assembly of God Church, 2725 Bethel Church Road, Bethel Park, plans the following events for May. For more information, call 412-835-8900 or visit the website www.southhillsassembly.org.

Join us throughout the month of May in celebrating our 50-Year Anniversary, culminating with an hors d'oeuvres fellowship at 5 p.m. Sunday, May 31, followed by a celebration service.

HonorBound Men's Ministry will hold a free men's fellowship breakfast 9 - 11 a.m. Saturday, May 9. Enjoy breakfast, testimonies and fellowship, with a Biblical message for men of all ages; dads, bring your sons!

A new session of GriefShare, led by Pastor Pat Sutton, meets Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon OR 7 to 9 p.m. beginning May 14 through July 23.

Find help for the grieving process through this Bible-based support group. Class consists of DVD teaching with all new materials, followed by time for discussion and sharing. Registration is $15 and includes workbook. Let us help you through this difficult time.

The children’s choirs will present their spring musical, “The Agape League,” at 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 16 and 17.

Employment Transition Group, a support group for those searching for jobs in a difficult economy, meets 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 19. Network with others for prayer and encouragement. Facilitators assist with resume writing, interview skills and job opportunities.

Lunch Bunch Bible study and luncheon for ages 65+ meets from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 21 in the multi-purpose room. Cost is $6 and includes lunch. RSVP by May 19.

Collision, a young adult fellowship night for ages 18-30s, meets at 7 p.m.

Friday, May 22 in the Youth Center Café. Childcare provided.

Gospel Women Prayer Group, a women's prayer and fellowship group led by Marge Kubany, meets at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 28.

A trip is planned to see "Joseph" at the Sight & Sound Theater in Lancaster, PA on May 29 and 30. The cost, which includes Myers Coach to/from Lancaster, ticket to the performance, dinner at Miller’s Smorgasbord, lodging at LaQuinta Inns & Suites, hot breakfast buffet and shopping at the Kitchen Kettle Village, is $240 per person. Seating is limited. Call Ext. 107 to register.

A miracle healing service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, June 1.

Shop for great bargains at the annual "Gently Used" Clothing & Merchandise Sale from 3 to 8 p.m.

Friday, June 5 and 8 - 3 p.m. Saturday, June 6. Donations of clean, gently used items welcome beginning June 1.

Proceeds benefit Compassion Connection Inc.

Electronic Recycling and Data Destruction is offered from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 6 in the parking lot.

Alzheimer's Support Group, meets at 10 - 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 6.

Affiliated with the Greater Pennsylvania Chapter of Alzheimer's Association. All family members coping with Alzheimer's disease and related memory disorders are welcome to attend to receive updated information, emotional support and problem solving in the challenges of care giving.

REVIVE4 sermon series taught at 9 and 11 a.m. by Pastor Jack Stepp on the first Sunday of each month continues June 7 on the topic of Joy.

May Events at Monongahela’s First UM Church First United Methodist Church, 430 West Main St., Monongahela, will hold the following events in May. For more information, call 724-258-7054.

May 3 - The Mountain Anthem Mixed Chorus This a cappella group sings Gospel music. They believe in singing a style of music that can be verbally understood so your soul and spirit can be blessed.

They come from western Pennsylvania and western Maryland. Come join them and have a great time of refreshing in the Lord. Concerts begins at 10:30 a.m.

May 3 - The Spring Retreat Sunday Social "Make it Happen" by the Washington District United Methodist Women. The tea will be held at 2 p.m.

For tickets call 724-258-7054 May 16 - Spaghetti Dinner Meatballs, salad bar, and dessert from 3 to 6 p.m. Eat in or take out.

May 19 - Election Day Soup & Sandwich 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Eat in or take out.

For delivery call 724-258-7054

E-mail your church news to: news@messengerpaper.com

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May Events at Saint Agnes Parish in Richeyville

May News at Windover UMC in South Park

St. Agnes Parish, 2 Church Street, Richeyville, is holding the following events this May: Pike Days 2015 Saint Agnes is once again hosting Pike Days in their social hall, May 15 & 16 from 10:30 to 6 p.m. The kitchen will open offering you many of our fish fry options plus some added features.

Tables are available to rent for your indoor flea market items at $15 each.

Contact Roberta at 724-632-6657 for more information.

Cabbage Roll Dinner Saint Agnes is once again holding their famous Cabbage Roll Dinner on Sunday May 17 from 10:30 to 3:30 p.m. in their social hall. Price is $8 which includes cabbage rolls, potatoes, applesauce, beans or corn, bread, & dessert.

There is a lot going on at Windover Hills UMC, located at 6751 Ridge Road in South Park, in the month of May. The MOPS of Windover Hills will have their annual May Market on Saturday, May 2 starting at 7 a.m.. On Sunday, May 3 at the 11 a.m. service the MOPS moms will be in attendance and will share during the service.

On Mother's Day, May 10 we will honor all of the women in attendance with a gift and our children's choir will be with us to sing for our mothers.

On Friday, May 15 there will be an old-fashioned hoedown. The doors open at 7 p.m. and everyone is asked to bring some type of snack to share. This is a family event.

On Sunday the 24 we will have one combined service at 10 a.m. to cele-

Journey to Jerusalem Saint Francis Players Tell the Stories of Holy Week

Your guides through Jerusalem

Roman guards keep visitors in line

By Paul Chasko On Palm Sunday, the Saint Francis Players of Saint Francis of Assisi Parish in Finleyville brought visitors a little closer to the happenings of Holy Week by stepping into the sandals of Christ’s followers for an afternoon. They related to the audience what they experienced during Holy Week. Their guests, in small groups, were led through “the streets and rooms of Jerusalem” and learned more of the details surrounding Holy Week, as seen through the eyes of the apostles and disciples. Over 120 travelers enjoyed the presentations. Sessions went on all afternoon, after which the players and staff enjoyed a well-deserved break and dinner.

brate our fourteen confirmation youth.

After the service there will be a fellowship meal in celebration of their commitment to faith.

Men's ministry meets on Saturday morning at 8 a.m. and on Sunday night at 6 p.m. Women's ministry meets on Monday nights at 7:30 p.m.

Windover Hills UMC will be sponsoring a community flee market on July 11 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. in their fellowship hall. An 8 ft. table space costs $15 each for those who would like to

sell. The church will have a snack bar set up. Registration forms are on the church website at www.windoverhills.com and questions can be emailed to Elaine at shnwindover@gmail.com. The proceeds from this event will support the Stop Hunger Now food packaging event that Windover will have in the fall. There is no admission and all are welcome.

For more information, check us out on the web at www.windoverhills.com or call us at 412-653-6899.

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Entertainment Live Music & Entertainment at Your Neighborhood Hot Spot!

PUMP the P U VOLU

MAY 2015 ALLENPORT MARINA 724-326-4222, 1933 Main St., Allenport 25 – Ruff Creek 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

BALTIMORE HOUSE 412-653-9332 176 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills 1 and 8 – Todd Jones 16 – Ruff House Sundays – Trivia Feud Night 6-8 Tuesdays – Trivia League Night Wednesdays – Three Sides 9 p.m. - 1 Thursdays – Karaoke w/ Judy 9-1 Fridays – Dart Tournament Saturdays – John Plunkett 3 - 6 p.m.

DENNY’S ROADHOUSE 724-258-6232, 3431 Rt. 136, Finleyville Mondays – Saturdays Exotic/Lingerie Barmaids 6 – 2 a.m.

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

ELRAMA TAVERN 412-384-3630 1520 Rt. 837, Elrama 2 – Trinity Wiseman 9 p.m.

3 – Bucco Sunday Funday on the Deck w/ Todd Jones 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

4 – Pain. Laugh. Party. 7 p.m.

5 – Cinco De Mayo Party 7 – Open J a.m. Night 8 p.m.

8 – Pat Heiserman 7 p.m.

15 – Mark Cyler Duo 7 p.m.

18 – Paint. Laugh. Party 6 p.m.

21 – Open J a.m. Night 8 p.m.

22 – Regular Joes 9:30 p.m.

25 – Closed for Memorial Day 28 – Tavern Kickball 7 p.m.

30 – JD Taylor on the Deck 9 p.m.

HEY ANDY’S SPORTSBAR AND LOUNGE 724-258-4755 1221 W. Main St., Monongahela 1 – DJ Paul 2 – TBA 8 – FEDO Common Hearts 9 – Jake’s Ferry Stragglers 15 – 5 Minutes of Fame Karaoke 29 – 5 Minutes of Fame Karaoke THE HUNTING LODGE 724 - 348 - 7984 3529 Washington Ave., Finleyville Fridays – Free Juke Box 8 - close Saturdays – Free Juke Box 8 close

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by Mandy Withers-Kozlowski R BAR 412-942-0882, 2883 W. Liberty Ave. 1 – Cosmic Attack Blues Band 2 – Rock - It Band 8 – Nicole Belli Band 9 – 3 Car Garage 23 – Randall Troy 30 – Chrome Moses Wednesdays – Open Stage w/ Craig King Hosting RINKY DINKS ROADHOUSE 724-228-1059 339 Amity Ridge Rd., Amity 1 – Drymill Road & Jakobs Ferry Stragglers 17 – John Anderson w/ Ruff Creek, Andy Gregg & The Second Hand Band, Abby Abbondanza & Craig Curtis. $40/ticket; music starts 4 p.m.

RIVER HOUSE CAFÉ 724-565-5700 506 McKean Ave., Charleroi 2 – The Classics 10 – Mother’s Day Buffet ROY’S BY THE TRACKS 724-348-7118 3710 Rt. 88, Finleyville 1 – Angel Blue 8 – Mojo 15 – Rock - it Band 22 – Shannon and the Merger 29 – Country Line

Sundays – Karaoke Wednesdays – Karaoke w/ Brett Thursdays – Game Night Saturdays – Karaoke TERRACE GARDENS 412-233-2626 1180 Woodland Ave., Clairton 1 – 3 Sides 8 – Daniels & McClain 15 – Chuck Corby 22 – Sputzy 29 – Regular Joes Wednesdays – Free Juke Box Saturdays – Free Juke Box THE TIKI BAR 724-348-7022 6285 Rt. 88, Finleyville 1 – Tiki Bar’s Opening Day 3 – EZ Action 2:30 p.m.

10 – Dave Iglar Band 2:30 p.m.

14 – Pat Heiserman 6 p.m.

17 – The Freedom Band 2:30 p.m.

21 – Mud Life Crisis Duo 6 p.m.

23 – Pat Heiserman 6 p.m.

24 – Sputzy 2:30 p.m.

25 – Memorial Day Car Cruise 11am 28 – Bikes & BBQs w/ Walk of Shame 6 p.m.

30 – Bill Young 6 p.m.

31 – The Good Guys Band 2:30 p.m.

Thursdays – Bike Night

Fridays – Car Cruise w/ DJ 4 p.m.

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 Hollow Rd., Jefferson Boro 2 – Nick Calahan 9 – Running Low 18 – Craig King & Kings Ransom 23 – River Rattz 30 – Event Horizon Thursdays – Karaoke w/ Andrea Fridays – Open Stage Night - all musicians welcome VERGIA’S BAR AND LOUNGE 724-292-8311 3383 Rainbow Run Rd., Monongahela Tuesdays – Darts/Pool Wednesdays – Bingo 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Thursdays – Karaoke/ Requests Saturdays – DJ Kooge and Various DJs

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 or visit www.myspace.com/ufmpuv

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ENTERTAINMENT

Brush Away the Stigma of Mental Illness with 6th Annual Poetry and Fine Art Show Join us on Friday, May 1st at Inner Artist Studio, 151 South Main Street, Washington, for the 6th Annual AMI, Inc. Poetry and Fine Art Show. A VIP paint and sip event with county leaders will kick off this year's event, with Andrew Stockey of WTAE Action News serving as Master of Ceremonies and guest judge. All art submitted to the exhibition is created by Washington County residents with mental illness.

The exhibition is open to the public from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Poetry readings begin at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact Dianna McKinney or Austin Lee at 724-2285211.

Monthly Pizza Puzzler!

Win a FREE Large “Grande” 1-topping Pizza from Vocelli Pizza*! Two (2) lucky winners every month!

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

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of the Month Do you think K-12 education should be all year long, with several shorter vacations throughout the year?

Yes - this kind of schedule would lead to greater retention as students move from grade to grade.

No - students need a longer break to recharge during the summer.

Vote YES or NO Log on to: www.messengerpaper.com to place your vote.

Look for the results in our June issue.

• Official Entry Form • (Deadline for entries is May 12) Find the answers to these three (3) questions somewhere within this edition of the South Hills-Mon Valley Messenger.

What is the name of the new coffee shop that opened in Bethel Park?

What is the new name of the Washington Community Federal Credit Union?

When is Monongahela Valley Hospital’s 27th Annual Gala?

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

Congratulations to our April Pizza Puzzler winners!

PAUL ZELLA - Eighty Four • JUDI WYNDROSKI - Webster

April Results:

Would you support a new tax to improve Pennsylvania’s roads and bridges?

40% YES-- i would support more taxes if the roads and bridges in my area were improved.

60% NO - there is no way to guarantee that the money will improve roads and bridges in my area.

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Recent Local Death Notices ARASIN, Rosemarie, 65, of Peters, died April 3. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

BELL, Donna, 66, of Whitehall, died March 22. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

BELLINO, Richard, 85, of Jefferson Hills, died March 20. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

BLACK, Clara, 87, of Finleyville, died March 20.

Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

BUONO, Mary Jo (Spinneweber), 87, of Monongahela (River Hill), died March 3.

Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

CARTER, Roger W. “Roy”, 88, of Baldwin Borough, died April 5.

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

CLARKSON, Helen Louise (Ebert), 97, of Bethel Park (formerly of Baldwin Borough), died March 29. Arrangements

by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

COCCARI, Jordan Paul, 29, of Speers Hill, died March 24. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi.

CONWAY, John C., 91, of South Park, died April 16. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township.

DiFILIPPO, Philip M., 67, of Fallowfield, died April 6. Arrangements by Melenyzer Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. in Roscoe.

DiLUCIA, Dominic A. “Charlie”, 77, of Hays, died March 21. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township.

DUKE, Robert J., 82, of Finleyville, died March 22.

Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

DURINSKY, James P. Sr., 68, of Monongahela (Carroll Township), died March 12. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

DZIMIERA, Helen M., 91, of Monongahela, died March 31.

Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

FAZZONI, Guy Anthony, 86, of Charleroi, died April 7. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi.

FEDKOE, Thomas, 74, of Bethel Park, died March 11. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

GANTHER, Jean, 49, of Monongahela, died March 29. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

GARRITY, Donald, 58, of Bethel Park, died March 16. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

GIORGI, Lorraine, 92, of Charleroi, died April 17. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi.

GRANGER, Florence (Grefenstette) Hirsh, 88, of West Mifflin, died April 12.

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

GRAY, Suzanne Marie, 68, of Baldwin Borough, died April 11. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

GUNTER, Betty Jane, 78, of Baldwin Borough, died March 29. Arrangements

by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

GURTNER, Elaine, 75, of Whitehall, died March 20. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

HUMMEL, Raymond, 93, of Bethel Park, died March 16. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

INDORANTE, William S., 90, of Charleroi, died March 21. Arrangements

by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi.

JENNION, Marjorie J. (DeSellems), 89, of Monongahela, died March 8.

Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

KINNEY, Marshall, 82, of Bethel Park, died March 19. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

KULP, Paul, 65, of Finleyville, died April 11. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

LAIRD, Margaret, 53, of Charleroi, died April 9. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi.

LANE, Margaret “Peggy”, 84, of Forward Township, died April 8. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

LINCH, Irene, 97, of Bethel Park, died March 23. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

LOFINK, Norma Mae, 87, of Monongahela, died April 8. Arrangements

by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi.

MACRI, John B. (Jack) Jr., 80, of Baldwin Borough, died April 5. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

MARSHALL, Donald I., 76, formerly of West Mifflin, died March 26.

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

MATTHEWS, Edward Raymond Sr., 91, of North Charleroi, died April 5.

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

McLUCKIE, Sandra “Sandy”, 73, of Charleroi, died March 14. Arrangements

by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home &

Cremation Services in Charleroi.

McROBERTS, Dorothy, 83, of Finleyville, died March 16. Arrangements

by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

MEISTER, Geraldine M., 85, of Baldwin Borough, died April 13. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

MILCHOVICH, George “Jim”, 84, of Roscoe, died March 23. Arrangements by Melenyzer Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. in Roscoe.

MILTENBERGER, Leo A., 88, of Finleyville, died March 4. Arrangements

by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

MOONEY, Kenneth P. Jr., 28, of Eightyfour, died March 28. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

MUSE, Bonnie, 70, of West Mifflin, died April 8. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

NAJPHOR, Anne Marie, 86, of Bethel Park, died April 11. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

NEWMAN, George Thomas, 71, of North Charleroi, died April 6.

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

ONUFER, John Jr., 93, of North Charleroi, died April 7. Arrangements by Melenyzer Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. in Roscoe.

PELISSERO, Claire, 91, of Castle Shannon, died April 2. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

RANDOLPH, Wayne E., 69, of West Mifflin, died March 19. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township.

REICH, Eleanor, 79, of Whitehall, died April 15. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

REID, Helen M. “Pat”, 96, of Charleroi, died March 30. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi.

RITCHEY, Mary Ida, 80, of Finleyville, died April 15. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

RUE, Karen Louise, 66, of Monongahela, died March 22. Arrangements by SchrockHogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi.

SAWYER, Noel D. “Skip”, 69, of Monongahela, died March 19.

Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

SAYNE, David, 95, of Daisytown, (formerly of Peters), died March 21.

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

SCABILLONI, Peter, 86, of Bethel Park,

died March 21. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

SMITH, Sarah, 81, of Paramount of Peters (formerly of Glasgow, Scotland; Brookline; and Mt. Lebanon), died March 25. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

SOLTIES, Dorothy, 76, formerly of Finleyville, died April 15. Arrangements

by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

STEVENSON, Lisa (Spencer), 47, of Charleroi, died April 11. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi.

SUTTON, Ronald E., 72, of Bethel Park, died April 2. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

THOMAS, Dale D., 79, of Pleasant Hills, died April 2. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

TIMLIN, Catherine Ann Salzman, 69, of Elco, died April 17. Arrangements by Melenyzer Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. in Roscoe.

TOMASKO, Helen H. (Mikula), 88, of Baldwin Borough, died April 5.

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

UNDERWOOD, Nancy M. Careatti, 60, of Charleroi, died April 15. Arrangements

by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi.

WALKER, Oliver M., 91, formerly of Coal Center, died March 26.

Arrangements by Melenyzer Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. in Roscoe.

WILLIS, William Stanley, 41, of Finleyville, died April 11. Arrangements

by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

WITHERS, Alice, 88, of Elizabeth, died March 27. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

WOLF, Inez, 90, of Bethel Park, died March 22. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

WOODYARD, Earl D. Jr., 68, of Baldwin Borough, died April 6. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township.

YATES, Dolores E., 82, of Charleroi, died April 16. Arrangements by SchrockHogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi.

YELENCHIC, Dorothy J., 90, of South Park, died April 17. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township.

ZONA, Betty E. J. (Matthias), 80, of Pleasant Hills, died March 29.

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

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————————————————————————————————————————— 68 messengerpaper.com -------------- EMPLOYMENT -----------ORGANIST needed Sunday mornings Christ Lutheran Church • Charleroi • 724-483-4908 HELP WANTED – Business Is Great ... We are growing, need Janitors, Office Cleaners. Part Time and Evenings Available. Call... In Touch Cleaning Service... 412-916-0716 ___________________________________________________ Mineral Beach is hiring certified lifeguards, kitchen staff, and parking lot attendants. For an application, please email quality04@comcast.net or call 412-831-3500. ___________________________________________________ Daytime Bartender Wanted. 724-348-6607 ___________________________________________________ Help Wanted. Need extra money. Office Cleaning Mt Lebanon/Bethel Park Area. Evening Hours available. Part Time. In Touch Cleaning Services.

412-916-0716 ___________________________________________________ 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 412-655-3921 ___________________________________________________ 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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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.

The path to your dream job begins with a college degree. Education Quarters offers a free college matching service. CALL 1-800-375-6219 Experienced Hair Dresser Needed FULL or PART Time • 724-344-4656

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100% guaranteed. CALL NOW! 1-866-312-6061 ___________________________________________________ VIAGRA 100mg, CIALIS 20mg. 40 tabs +10 FREE, $99 includes FREE SHIPPING. 1-888-836-0780 or Metro-Meds.net ___________________________________________________ Viagra 100mg & Cialis 20 mg SPECIAL! 60 pills for $99 FREE SHIPPING No prescriptions! 800-348-4210 ___________________________________________________ Viagra Users! Viagra 100mg/Cialis 20mg 44 pills only $99.00. No prescription Needed! Discreet Shipping! Call Today! 1-800-213-6202 Save, Save, Save! ___________________________________________________ VIAGRA 100MG and CIALIS 20mg! 40 Pills + 10 FREE. SPECIAL $99.00 100% guaranteed. FREE Shipping! 24/7 CALL NOW! 1-888-2238818 ___________________________________________________

--------- HEALTH / MEDICAL / FITNESS ----------Better, Safer, Greener (non-toxic) Products for your Family #1 Family Wellness Company www.edlarosa.com 724-942-8981 ( E a r n income from home) ___________________________________________________ Stop OVERPAYING for your prescriptions! Save up to 93%! Call our licensed Canadian and International pharmacy service to compare prices and get $15.00 off your first prescription and FREE Shipping. Call 1-800254-4073 ___________________________________________________

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-------------- ITEMS FOR SALE -----------Lawn Tractor, Craftsman Lawn Tractor LT2000, 17.5 OHV, 42" Cut, $425. 724-322-2458 ___________________________________________________ Men's dress ties many to choose from. $2.00 each. Call 724-2394463. Leave message ___________________________________________________ 2009 Honda Shadow Arrow-750cc, Titled 10/2011, Mileage 1000 +, Fully Dressed, $4,500.Also 1985 Yahama 650cc, Party Dressed, ran when parked, all for price of one. Call 724-258-8284 ___________________________________________________ Smithy lathe mill- drill machine. Purchased for hobbyist, not used much. Some accessories. $1,800 Call 724-258-8284 ___________________________________________________ Dinette - Wrought Iron table, glass top 40" with 4 upholstered chairs (off white seats), $125.00. Stereo radio and turntable (Panasonic), in glass front cabinet with speakers - $50.00. Approximately 120 LP records oldies, bid band, instrumentals, etc. - $20.00. Mirror - 36 x 48 - $15.00 - 724-684-8243 ___________________________________________________ Cemetery lots for sale, Lafayette Memorial Cemetery, 2 lots + 2 vaults, $3,000 + transfer. 724-632-5605. ___________________________________________________ Pride Victory all terrain electric scooter. Excellent condition, barely used. Paid $3,000. Asking $1,000, but very willing to negotiate. Would love to sell it to someone who can use it! 412-841-3963 ___________________________________________________

Bruno chair lift for car. Excellent condition, barely used. Paid $2,000.

Asking $800 but very willing to negotiate. 412-841-3963 ___________________________________________________ Stannah stair lift. Excellent condition. 3 years old. Backup power, remote controls for top and bottom of steps plus hand held remote, swivel and locking chair with seat belt. Paid $3,000. Asking $1,400 but negotiable on price. Like brand new! 412-841-3963 ___________________________________________________ Toy wooden vintage guns: cork gun, DAISY Victory, Model #85 Commando, toy cork gun/strap - $150.00.Wooden toy rifle, 36" long, with star trigger - $150.00 Call 724-483-1271 ___________________________________________________ Rifle/shotgun combo,SAVAGE Model 24 Turkey Combo,.223/12 gauge, with BUSHNELL 3-9x40mm Sportsview scope - $600.00. Call 724-4831271 ___________________________________________________ Revolver and rifle scopes: Revolver, H&R Sportsman, double action 22LR, 9 shot, 6" barrel - $400.00. Rifle scope, LEUPOLD M8 12x40mm AO/FD - $375.00. Rifle scope, NIKON Monarch, 6.5-20x44mm AO/FD $395.00.

Rifle/shotgun, BSA 2.5x20mm - $45.00. Call 724-483-1271 ___________________________________________________ 4 adjoining plots for sale. Mon Valley Memorial Park "Garden of the Cross" area. Beautiful view of the valley and river below. New lots through cemetery sell for $975 each. Will sell ALL 4 for $3000, 2 for $1600 or $850 each. Deed Transfer fee included ($95/lot)! 724-650-3520 ___________________________________________________ Mon Valley Memorial Park, Donora, 2 lots and 2 vault, $3600. 2 Lots $1600.

Call 724-258-8631 ___________________________________________________ SURREY FOR SALE! 3-Seated, Horse Drawn: $1,500. • Horse Back Riding Lessons. • Riding Horses for Sale! www.logcabinstables.com. 724787-4817 ___________________________________________________ Safe Step Walk-In Tub Alert for Seniors. Bathroom falls can be fatal.

Approved by Arthritis Foundation.Therapeutic Jets. Less Than 4 Inch StepIn.Wide Door.Anti-Slip Floors.American Made. Installation Included. Call 1800-906-3115 for $750 Off ___________________________________________________

----------- ITEMS WANTED -------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.

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May 2015 ————————————————————————————————————————— 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. ___________________________________________________ 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. ___________________________________________________ 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 for sealed,unexpired DIABETIC TEST STRIPS/STOP SMOKING PRODUCTS! Free Shipping, 24hr Payments! Call 1-877-588-8500, Espanol Available www.TestStripSearch.com. ___________________________________________________ WANTED ALL MOTORCYCLES Before 1980. Running or not. Japanese, British, European. $Cash$ paid. Free appraisals! Call 315-569-8094 Email pictures or description to: cyclerestoration@aol.com ___________________________________________________ CASH PAID- up to $25/Box for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. 1-DAYPAYMENT.1-800-371-1136 ___________________________________________________

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Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201 ___________________________________________________ Cash for unexpired DIABETIC TEST STRIPS! Free Shipping,Best Prices & 24 hr payment! Call 1-855-440-4001 www.TestStripSearch.com.

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

----------- MISCELLANEOUS --------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. 412-760-2291. ___________________________________________________ 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 $32.99 Ask About FREE SAME DAY Installation! CALL Now! 877-4516721 ___________________________________________________ LARGE, LOCAL BASEMENT WATERPROOFING AND FOUNDATION REPAIR COMPANY. Lifetime transferable warranties, FREE estimates and Senior Discounts.1-800-343-2357 PA377 ___________________________________________________ !!OLD GUITARS WANTED!! Gibson,Martin,Fender,Gretsch. 1930-1980.

Top Dollar paid!! Call Toll Free 1-866-433-8277 ___________________________________________________

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CASH FOR CARS, Any Make or Model! Free Towing. Sell it TODAY. Instant offer: 1-800-864-5784 ___________________________________________________ Dish Network - Get MORE for LESS! Starting $19.99/month (for 12 months.) PLUS Bundle & SAVE (Fast Internet for $15 more/month.) CALL Now! 1-800-615-4064 ___________________________________________________ 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+. ___________________________________________________ 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 ___________________________________________________ AIRLINES ARE HIRING for those with FAA certification. Financial aid if qualified - Job placement assistance. Get the A&P training at Aviation Institute of Maintenance 888-686-1704 ___________________________________________________ Bundle & Save on your TV, Internet, Phone!!! Call Bundle Deals NOW Compare all Companies, Packages and Prices! Call 1-855-978-2608 TODAY! ___________________________________________________ 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 1-888-776-7771. www.Cash4DiabeticSupplies.com ___________________________________________________ DIVORCE, ETC. $240-$550* Covers Children, etc. *Excludes govt. fees!

For a Local Office, Call 1-215-717-8499, Ext. 400 or 1-888-498-7075, Ext. 500 BAYCOR & ASSOCIATES Established 1973 ___________________________________________________

Do you owe over $10,000 to the IRS or State in back taxes? You could get a settlement for as low as 25% of previous IRS settlements. Call now!

1-___________________________________________________ 800-741-9104 TOP CASH PAID FOR OLD GUITARS! 1920's thru 1980's. Gibson, Martin, Fender, Gretsch, Epiphone, Guild, Mosrite, Rickenbacker, Prairie State, D'Angelico, Stromberg. And Gibson Mandolins/Banjos. 1-800-4010440 ___________________________________________________ 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- 800491-6053 ___________________________________________________ Make a Connection. Real People, Flirty Chat. Meet singles right now! Call LiveLinks.

Try it FREE. Call NOW: Call 1-877-737-9447 18+ ___________________________________________________ Sell your structured settlement or annuity payments for CASH NOW. You don't have to wait for your future payments any longer! Call 1-800714-4724 ___________________________________________________ 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! ___________________________________________________ Struggling with DRUGS, ALCOHOL, PILLS?Talk to someone who cares.

Call ADDICTION HOPE & HELP LINE for a free assessment. 800-768-9180 ___________________________________________________ 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 ___________________________________________________

------------- NOTICES ---------Get CABLE TV, INTERNET & PHONE with FREE HD Equipment and install for under $3 a day! Call Now! 844-903-1394 ___________________________________________________

Priced to sell at only $39,900 For further information or to view the property, please call 724-518-7328 or 412-760-2291

Price Reduced!

————————————————————————————————————————— 70 messengerpaper.com Monongahela High School Class of 1970 Class Reunion: Calling all classmates from Monongahela High School Class of 1970! Save the date for our 45th class reunion to be held at the Monongahela Valley Country Club on Saturday, October 3, 2015. Please contact us by email to monongahela1970reunion@gmail.com with your name, address, email, and phone number ASAP so we can forward specific info as it becomes available.

We are planning a fun evening, so we hope to see you there! ___________________________________________________ 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 1-800410-7127 for FREE DVD and brochure. ___________________________________________________ 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 an older car, boat or RV? Do the humane thing. Donate it to the Humane Society. Call 1- 800-758-2204 ___________________________________________________ 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- 800419-3684 ___________________________________________________ Reduce Your Past Tax Bill by as much as 75 Percent. Stop Levies, Liens and Wage Garnishments. Call The Tax DR Now to see if you Qualify 1-800841-2298 ___________________________________________________ Sell your structured settlement or annuity payments for CASH NOW. You don't have to wait for your future payments any longer! Call 1-800391-0460 ___________________________________________________ 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!

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------------ PETS -------YOUNG CATS: Spayed and Neutered, all shots, litter trained, FeLuk tested,___________________________________________________ loving cats fostered in homes, adoption fee $40. 724-258-8380 KITTENS - Healthy Herbal kittens. FREE to a good home. 8-weeks old.

3 male and 3 female.5 orange and white,and 1 black and white.724-9294189 or 724-929-2486 ___________________________________________________ ANGELS FOR ANIMALS. Collecting Aluminum Cans for an on-going fundraiser. (Please no steel, no pie tins, and no aluminum foil.) Also selling Enjoy & Entertainment Books for $30.00 each. For pick up of cans or delivery of books, call Jessie @ 724-941-5737. ___________________________________________________

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UPSTATE NY WATERFRONT! 7 acres - $59,900 400 feet of pristine frontage on bass lake! All woods, twn rd, utils, gorgeous setting! EZ terms.

888-431-7214 newyorklandandlakes.com ___________________________________________________ SELL/RENT YOUR TIMESHARE Now! Guaranteed Services find more buyers/renters. NO GIMMICKS JUST RESULTS! www.BuyATimeshare.com 1-888-879-8612 ___________________________________________________ Mobile home for rent, 1113 Water St., Brownsville, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, gas heat, large fenced in yard w/shed, inside gentle pet accepted, off street parking. $450/month plus utilities. 1st and last month’s required. 724-3506006 or 725-518-6846 ___________________________________________________

------------ SERVICES ------------------ REAL ESTATE --------Free junk/salvage mobile homes. Call 724-350-5983. ___________________________________________________ Nine acres, South Park - Broughton. Four (4) acres, Curry Road, 1,000 Feet Frontage. Will accept reasonable offer. Call 412-427-5864 ___________________________________________________ CONTRACT FELL THRU! 5 acres - $19,900 or $254/ month! 70% below market! Gorgeous woods 5 miles to Cooperstown! G'teed buildable! Twn rd, utils. Call 888-738-6994 or go to newyorklandandlakes.com ___________________________________________________ UPSTATE NY WATERFRONT! 11 acres - $69,900 Beautiful woods on bass lake 5 mi to Cooperstown! Private setting for camp, cabin or yr round home! Terms avail! 888-431-7214 NewYorkLandandLakes.com ___________________________________________________ ABANDONED FARM! 34 acres - $169,900 Upstate NY farmhouse, barn, apple orchard,woods,long gated drive,incredible setting! Terms avail! 888738-6994 newyorklandandlakes.com ___________________________________________________ RUSHING STREAM - CHRISTMAS TREE FARM 6 acres - $26,900 BUY BEFORE MAY 1st AND TAKE $5,000 OFF! Gated drive, views, stunning upstate NY setting! Twn rd, utils, terms! 866-495-8733 ___________________________________________________

(Caregiver/companion: Previous owner operator of a Personal Care Home has relocated.Will care for your loved one in their home or will assist them with shopping,errands,and doctors visits.Have references.Call Kathy (from Monongahela area) @ 724-910-1940. ___________________________________________________ CARPET REPAIRS. Restretches, Patches, Installation. Small job in Rental Specialist.

25 years experience. Leave Message 412-651-8503 ___________________________________________________

SENIOR PLACEMENT SERVICE FREE. Stan Olszewski, helping older adults since 2007 with placement in assisted living, personal care, independent living and memory/Alzheimers’ care facilities. Call Stan at Senior Lifestyles Connections, 724-787-7030 (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. 724COMPUTER 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. ___________________________________________________

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.

LOCAL BUSINESSES, MERCHANTS AND SERVICES BANQUET FACILITY/ SOCIAL HALL

DVD TRANSFER/ HOME MOVIES

FINLEYVILLE AMERICAN LEGION – Morrison-Ritchie Post 613. 3537 W. Morrison-Ritchie Post 613. 3537 Washington Avenue, Finleyville. “We are dedicated to helping our veterans and our community.” Offering entertainment and a banquet room that accommodates 75 people. For more info, stop in and visit the lodge, or call 724-348-5608.

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FAMILY MOVIE TRANSFERS AND DVD MONTAGE CREATIONS BY DEB CHEPLIC. Transfer family 8mm and Super 8 reel (projector) movies to DVD – also transfer VHS, VHS-C DV tapes, vinyl records and cassettes.

Movies transferred digitally, frame by frame, for superior clarity. No projector flicker – reasonable rates. Create a one of a kind DVD Montage of special family events. 724-258-5336; email: dcheplic@gmail.com Web page: http://www.debcheplicmovietransfersandmontages.com

CATERING ITALIAN SPECIALTY & GOURMET CATERING, LLC Catering for All Events. Parties from 10 to 5000 People. Weddings * Graduations * Communions * Reunions. 412-3414626. www.iscatering.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––

RESTAURANT THE KICKSTAND BAR & RESTAURANT – Open Daily 3 p.m. 2 a.m.; Daily Specials; Homemade Soups. 1100 Hayden Blvd. 51 South.

412-384-3080.

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TAP I NTO TH E POW ER OF TH E MESS ENGER. To be included in this directory, call (412) 249-8177.

Preferred candidates will possess: Prior newspaper or media experience, good communication and presentation skills and be motivated, determined and persistent.

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.

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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