FREE! SEPTEMBER 2014 Vol. 11, Issue 3
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LOCAL PEOPLE IN THE NEWS Eighty-Four’s Sarah Ott Named Junior Beginner North Atlantic Pageant Winner Page 80
It’s So Easy Being Green! MVRCC Has Another Successful “Green Day” Collection
Little Caesar’s Love Kitchen Comes to Washington City Mission Page 22
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Washington County & Mon Valley Heart Walk Set for Oct. 4 See inside for more details! Page 25
The Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce collected 11 pallets of electronic waste on its Green Day, held on August 13. Seen here are Jim and Cel Metz of Rostraver Township, dropping off a computer at the collection point set up at the Chamber building. They are being assisted by Tom Evans of Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Pennsylvania.
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A Weekend of Fun! Lots of Activities Planned at the West Newton Community Festival The 29th Annual West Newton Community Festival will be held the weekend of September 5 – 7 at Vine Street Park in West Newton, PA. Guests will enjoy plenty of great food, entertainment, music, kids activities, vendor booths, demonstrations, parade, contests, raffles and more! Friday night will feature live music from 5:30 – 11:00 PM. On Saturday, attendees will have a chance to ride a Mechanical Bull, and children can hop around in the Party Bounce House! Sunday’s activities will feature a Barnyard Animals Petting Zoo as well as a demonstration and show from "That Guy With The Birds." For a complete schedule of activities and events, please see our ad in this issue of the Messenger, or visit the West Newton Community Festival website at www.WestNewtonFestival.com Festival Hours: Friday, Sept 5 (5:00 - 11:00 PM) Saturday, Sept 6 (12:00 noon - 11:00 PM) Sunday, Sept 7 (12:00 noon - 6:00 PM) Stop down, and bring your family, friends and neighbors. Sure to be a festive weekend for all! For any questions or additional information, please call 724-5281694 or 724-872-8697, or e-mail us at info@westnewtonfestival.com
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Upcoming Meetings of the South Hills Friends of the Montour Trail Monthly meetings of the South Hills Friends of the Montour Trail are held at 6:30 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the South Park Township Community room, located at 2675 Brownsville Road, The Library Viaduct over Route 88 in Library. South Park. The next The viaduct is being prepared to be part two meetings will be of the Montour Trail. These workers are installing overhang walkways to support concrete forms held on September 9 and concrete poured to form the viaduct deck. and October 14. The South Hills Friends are responsible for maintenance of the Montour Trail between Library and Clairton. Individuals interested in the Montour Trail are encouraged to attend. Additional information concerning the trail, including South Hills Friends contact information, may be obtained on the Montour Trail web site www.montourtrail.org. Questions may be directed to info@montourtrail.org.
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PLACES to GO THINGS to SEE STUFF to DO SEPTEMBER 1 POKER RUN - held by The Westmoreland Yough Trail Chapter of the Regional Trail Corporation. The walking/biking non-competitive event will start at the Arthur H. King Access Area of the Youghiogheny River Trail in West Newton. Entry forms may be picked up at the Regional Trail Corporation office in West Newton Station, bulletin boards along the trail, supporting businesses in the region and www.bikewytc.org. The cost is $20/person, children age ten and under $10. For additional information, call 724-872-5586 or visit www.bikewytc.org. Registration begins at 8 a.m., event starts at 9 a.m. SEPTEMBER 2 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.
SEPTEMBER 3 SOLID GOLD - at the American Legion in Hazel Kirk from 7 to 10 p.m. For more information, call Geno at 724-592-5264. 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 “Fun filled fitness with Jamie.” Anyone interested in becoming a member is welcome. Membership is open to all residents of Jefferson Hills, as well as the surrounding communities. Guests are welcome to all meetings. For further information, call 412-384-3318 or 412-655-4224. MAKE IT HAPPEN IN THE MON VALLEY - 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Carnegie Library of Homestead. This workshop is designed to help you determine if starting a business is right for you and how to begin searching for the “right” business for you. Pre-registration is required. To register call 412-648-1544 or email iee@katz.pitt.edu.
SEPTEMBER 4 FOOD AND FRIENDS FREE MEAL PROGRAM - 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Thomas Presbyterian Church, Venetia, PA. All are welcome. 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month For information, contact Patti at 724-941-6609. WEEKLY THURSDAY NIGHT BINGO - at the Community Center in Fayette City. Benefits the Fayette City VFC. 5:30 p.m., Bingo starts at 6:50 p.m. SEPTEMBER 5 - 7 WEST NEWTON COMMUNITY FESTIVAL - The 29th Annual West Newton Community Festival will be held the weekend of September 5 – 7 at Vine Street Park in West Newton, PA. Friday (5 - 11P); Saturday (12 Noon - 11 P); Sunday (12 Noon - 6 P). For a complete schedule of activities and events, please see our ad in this issue of the Messenger, or visit the West Newton Community Festival website at www.WestNewtonFestival.com
SEPTEMBER 6 “TRINKETS & TREASURES” FLEA MARKET - held by the Grace United Methodist Women from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Giant Eagle parking lot in Bentleyville. BALDWIN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1975 REUNION FUNDRAISING PICNIC - at South Park’s Black Ash grove (past Allegheny County Police barracks) starting at 1. $10 per person.The event is being hosted by the Baldwin Class of 1975 Reunion Committee. For more information, email 1975baldwin@gmail.com or visit us on Facebook at Baldwin High School 1975. CASH BASH & NIGHT AT THE RACES - held by the Valley Inn Ladies Auxiliary at the Valley Inn Social Hall. Doors open at 6 p.m., drawings start at 7. Free food and refreshments, BYOB. No one under 18 will be admitted. Tickets are $15. All proceeds to the Valley Inn Volunteer Fire Dept. For information and tickets, contact Marti at 724-986-5938.
September 2014 ————————————————————————————————————————— SEPTEMBER 7 ROSTRAVER CENTRAL CAR CRUISE AND VENDOR SHOW 1100 Fells Church Road, Belle Vernon, 11a.m. to 3p.m. $7 entry fee. Indoor vendors, food, drinks, Chinese auction, door prizes, 50/50, DJ, dash plaques, trophies. Clean indoor restrooms and dining area. Call Jon Okonsky 412-225-7917 for more information. FREE INTRODUCTION TO SQUARE DANCING - at Peace Lutheran Church, 107 Carol Dr., McMurray, from 7 9:30 p.m. for a free, fun night of introduction to square dancing. No experience or partner necessary (casual attire). For more info, call 412-302-1960 or Renee at 724267-4655. SEPTEMBER 8 REALITY TOUR – a dramatic journey with a teen “addict” from arrest to overdose and funeral, 6 to 9 p.m. at the Belle Vernon Area High School, 425 Crest Ave., Belle Vernon. For children ages 10 and up when accompanied by a parent. Advance registration is necessary. Registration forms are available at www.realitytour.org. For more information, email bellevernonarearealitytour@gmail.com. SEPTEMBER 9 THE COUPON CONNECTION - 5:30 p.m. at the Monongahela Library. This is a 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, email couponconnectionmv@gmail.com or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/CouponConnec tion/. 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 along with prizes for kids. 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. The South Hills Friends are responsible for maintenance of the Montour Trail between Library and Clairton. Individuals interested in the Montour Trail are encouraged to attend. Additional information may be obtained on www.montourtrail.org. Questions may be directed to info@montourtrail.org. 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.
SEPTEMBER 10 MAKE IT HAPPEN IN THE MON VALLEY - 5 - 7 p.m. at Donora Career Link, 570 Galiffa Dr. This workshop is designed to help you determine if starting a business is right for you and how to begin searching for the “right” business for you. Pre-registration is required. To register call 412-648-1544 or email iee@katz.pitt.edu. HARMONY SINGERS - will perform songs from “The Eyes Have It” at 7: 30 p.m. at the South Park Theatre. Admission is $8. For information, call 412-833-6341 or visit www.harmonysingers.org.
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A small blood sample can detect diseases of major organs and the circulatory system. Monongahela Valley Hospital’s 37-Function Multiphasic Blood Analysis Saturday, Sept. 27 I 7 to 10 am
SEPTEMBER 11 KNIT AND CROCHET GROUP 5:30-7 p.m. at the Donora Public Library, Donora. Bring your current project and enjoy a fun and inspiring evening among other knitters and crocheters. To register, call 724-379-7940. Free parking in our lot. MEETING OF THE CHARLEROI LODGE #615 FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS - 7:30 p.m. in the Masonic Hall in Charleroi. For more information, call 724-984-6611. WEEKLY THURSDAY NIGHT BINGO - at the Community Center in Fayette City. Benefits the Fayette City VFC. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Bingo 6:50 p.m. SEPTEMBER 12-13 WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA TROLLEY MEET - at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum starting at 10 a.m. each day. It is designed for trolley fans and trolley modelers featuring a large award winning custom-built layout by members of the East Penn Traction Club. A number of vendors catering to model trolley enthusiasts and trolley fans will also be available as well as special trolley operations. For more information, call 724-228-9256 or visit the website at www.patrolley.org. SEPTEMBER 12 HARVEST FEST FUNDRAISER - at Center on the Hill,Belle Vernon Washington Twp. from 1 to 3 p.m. $6 and includes a BBQ ham sandwich, chips and beverage. Enter the baking contest, cake walk, polka competition or simply enjoy live entertainment. Call 724-930-8512 for tickets and directions. CAR CRUISE - 5 - 8 p.m. at Havencrest Nursing and Rehab Center, Monongahela. Also at the event will be a food booth, DJ entertainment, 50/50 and Chinese auction.
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PLACES to GO THINGS to SEE STUFF to DO SEPTEMBER 12 FREE INTRODUCTORY SQUARE DANCE - held by the Happy Go Lucky Square Dance Club from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at the Dravosburg #2 Fire Hall located on Luscomb Lane. For more information, call Jean at 724-872-1509. FISH FRY - St. Agnes Parish in Richeyville from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in their social hall. Take outs available by calling 724-632-5857. SEPTEMBER 13 CAR CRUISE - 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Al’s Cone Zone, 1211 St. Route 885, Jefferson Hills. DJ, dash plaques, trophies, 50/50, giveaways, door prizes. All welcome. For more information, call Larry at 412405-9601 or visit www.carcruises.com. PICNIC IN THE PARK - with Representative Rick Saccone at Round Hill Park, Elizabeth in the Meadow Grove from 1 – 3 p.m. Free event, lunch will be served RSVP by calling 412-653-1025.
MINGO STAR PARTY - 8 p.m. at Mingo Creek Park. See stars, galaxies, nebula, planets, the moon, meteors, and more. Haddad Planetarium offers lectures, movies, sky shows. For more information call 724-3846150 or MingoSPCoordinator@3ap.org. SEPTEMBER 14 TRUCKS, TRACTORS & TROLLEYS - at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Classic tractors, pickup trucks, delivery vehicles, and modern construction and commercial vehicles including a rare 1940 Ford Armored Car from Northwest Savings Bank and a modern Waste Management truck powered by natural gas. Visitors can ride three different trolleys and tour the Trib Total Media Trolley Display Building. For more information, call 724-228-9256 or visit www.patrolley.org. BINGO - at the Mon Valley Youth & Teen Center, Donora. Doors open at 12:30 p.m., Bingo starts at 2. $8 includes 2 hard cards, 2 paper specials and Magic Bingo Ball. Extra
cards available. 1/2 take, door prize, auction, light luncheon. For more information, call 724-379-4889 or 724-379-8122. THE VIRGINIA LUTHIERS - will perform at Windover Hills UMC, South Park. Music begins at 6:45 p.m. and is free, although a love-offering will be taken. SPAGHETTI DINNER - held by Bentleyville Eagle Riders, F.O.E. 1809 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 395 Hazel St., Bentleyville to benefit Austin Manz. Adults $8, children under 10 are $5. I Take out available. For more information, contact Bob at 724-797-5611. COMMUNITY DAY - St. David’s Episcopal Church in Venetia invites the community to attend an end-of-season picnic from 12 to 2 p.m. There are also bouncy houses for the kids, as well as bocce for both kids and adults. SEPTEMBER 15 SOUTH PARK WOMEN’S CLUB MEETING - 7 p.m. in the South Park Community Center located on Brownsville Road. Our new president, Lilas Soukup, will be welcoming all women to come and join the fun and to learn about our nonprofit organization with ongoing community activities and scholarships. TOWN HALL MEETING - Gene Vittone, District Attorney, Washington County, will be the featured speaker at the 8th Annual Town Hall Meeting sponsored by the Monongahela Area Revitalization Corporation, 7 p.m. at the Monongahela Fire Hall, Monongahela. For more information, contact Amy Brown 724-258-3930. SEPTEMBER 16 WEEKLY TUESDAY NIGHT BINGO - at the St. Francis of Assisi Church Finley Hall. 7:15 p.m. for the “Early Bird” games and 7:30 p.m. for the regular bingo. Admission is $6 for 20 regular games and 5 specials. Doors open at 6 p.m. SOUTHWESTERN PA REGISTERED NURSES CLUB MEETING 9:30 a.m. at Hamilton Presbyterian Church, Bethel Park. Speaker is Lorelei Stein RN, CRNA, PhD. Her topic is “Medicine in the Mid to Late 19th Century.” All registered nurses are welcome. Contact Mimi at 412561-6905 for more information.
SEPTEMBER 17 HEALTH FAIR - at California University of Pennsylvania in the south conference wing of the Convocation Center from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is free to “Cal U Health for Life. For more information, contact Fran Fayish at 724-938-5922 or e-mail fayish@calu.edu. SOLID GOLD - at the American Legion in Hazel Kirk from 7 to 10 p.m. For more information, call Geno at 724-592-5264. MAKE IT HAPPEN IN THE MON VALLEY - 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at McKeesport YMCA, 604 Evans Ave.This workshop is designed to help you determine if starting a business is right for you and how to begin searching for the “right” business for you. To register call 412-648-1544 or email iee@katz.pitt.edu. SEPTEMBER 18 FOOD AND FRIENDS FREE MEAL PROGRAM - 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Thomas Presbyterian Church 1068 Linden Road, Venetia, PA. All are welcome. 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month For information, contact Patti at 724-941-6609. FREE SQUARE DANCE FUN NIGHT - sponsored by the Peanut Squares Square Dance Club from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. at Southminster Presbyterian Church, Mt Lebanon. No experience, costumes or partner required. Kids from 9 to 90 welcomed. For more information, call Ruth at 412221-1192 or Paul at 412-735-2423. RETIRED MEN’S LUNCHEON GROUP OF PLEASANT HILLS MEETING - Noon Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church. $7. Karen Howell, an artist from Elizabeth Township, will share her views of the MYT with us. To register, call 412-655-2000. WEEKLY THURSDAY NIGHT BINGO - at the Community Center in Fayette City. Benefits Fayette City VFC. 5:30 p.m., Bingo starts at 6:50 p.m. SEPTEMBER 19 FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT - 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Monongahela. Movie is Time Changer. For more info, call 724-258-7054 or visit www.fumcmon.com.
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SEPTEMBER 20 CAR CRUISE - 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Tom Clark Motorsports, Belle Vernon. For more information, contact Ron or Emerson at 412-929-7333 or tomclarkmotorsports. com or visit www.carcruises.com.
SENIOR HEALTH & WELLNESS FAIR - held by Life Service Providers (LSP) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Galleria of Mt. Lebanon. Food demonstrations, health screenings, flu shots, over 50 healthcare and community resource vendors.
SEPTEMBER 27 NOTTINGHAM TOWNSHIP RECREATION BOARD ANNUAL BONFIRE - 6:30 to 10 p.m. at Sherwood Park at the Nottingham Township Municipal Grounds. Live entertainment. A 50/50
FIX ‘UR CAT MINIATURE GOLF CHARITY TOURNAMENT - 5 p.m. at Red Carpet Golf and Recreation Center,Washington. Dinner served 5 p.m., golf begins at 6:15 p.m., shotgun start. For more information, visit www.fixurcat.org.
SEPTEMBER 24 CARD PARTY AND GAME NIGHT beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the West Newton VFW Social Hall, located at 117 South Water Street in West Newton. Includes salad bar. The ticket price is $10, with the proceeds benefitting the Little House (the meeting place for Girl Scouts since 1938). For further information, please contact Debbie at 724-872-7937.
SOLID GOLD - at Center in the Woods Senior Center from 6 to 10 p.m. For more information, call Geno at 724-592-5264.
FREE SHREDDING EVENT - hosted by State Rep. Bill Kortz, D-Allegheny from 10 a.m. to noon at the West Mifflin No. 3 Volunteer Fire Co. For more information, contact 412-466-1940. SEPTEMBER 21 KECHERA, FOLK ENSEMBLE OF JAKUBANY, SLOVAKIA - will perform at 5 p.m. at Carpatho-Rusyn Cultural Center, Munhall. Admission is $12. For more information, contact Maryann Sivak at 412-251-3083 or Carpatho-Rusyn Cultural Center at 412-567-3077. MON VALLEY COIN CLUB MEETING - 2 p.m. at the Mon Valley Senior Citizens Center, Charleroi. A 50/50 will be offered along with prizes for kids. For more information, call 724-984-6611. SPAGHETTI DINNER - held by The Monessen/Rostraver Rotary and Knights of Columbus from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Monessen. $8 for adults and $5 for children. For more information, call Ron Vivio at 724-6847394 or Gerald Stasicha 724-929-7160. SEPTEMBER 21 ROAST BEEF DINNER - sponsored by the St. Francis of Assisi High School Youth Ministry in conjunction with the Finleyville Interfaith Group. The dinner will be in Finley Hall at St. Francis of Assisi. $10 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under. Dinner will be served from 3 until 6:30 p.m. Take-outs available. For tickets, contact Mary Jane Jurofcik – 724-344-2444. SEPTEMBER 23 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. ALZHEIMER’S FAMILY EDUCATION WORKSHOP - 6 - 8:30 p.m. at Home Instead, 2000 Oxford Dr, Suite 470 Conference Room, Bethel Park. RSVP to 412-595-7554 or 724-222-7770.
SEPTEMBER 25 CELEBRATING HOME/HOME INTERIORS PARTY - 7 p.m. at Gary’s Le Grande Banquet Hall for an evening of fun to benefit DWNI’s Miracle on Main Street. Call Barb LaFace at 724-872-4995. MONONGAHELA AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING - 7 p.m. First Presbyterian Church. Dr. Miles S. Richards will speak about James G. Blaine. For more information, visit www.monongahelahistoricalsociety.com or call 724-2928247 or stop by the museum. TAI CHI TALK & DEMONSTRATION - 7 p.m. at the Bethel Park Community Center. Jose Ramirez-Del Toro, M.D., of The Orthopedic Group, welcomes Dr. Lam, founder and director of Tai Chi for Health Institute, to discuss why doctors recommend tai chi. To register, contact Karla at mcgeek@einetwork.net or 412835-2207 ext. 264. WEEKLY THURSDAY NIGHT BINGO - at the Community Center in Fayette City. Benefits the Fayette City VFC. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Bingo 6:50 p.m. SEPTEMBER 26 WINE TASTING EVENT – from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Bradford House Museum. $25/person in advance or $30 at the door. Register at The Washington Winery, 415 S. Main St. Wine sampling, 18th century appetizers, a house tour and a glass of wine. Local author A. Parker Burroughs will be present. Violinist Anthony D'Orazio will be performing. For more information, contact Angela at 724-222WINE or Tracie at tracielib@comcast.net.
BLOOD DRIVE- Southwestern Nursing Care Center will host a Blood Drive on the campus of Southwestern Health Care Center on Friday September 26th from Noon-5pm . Sponsored by the Central Blood Bank. To register please go to: https://donateblood.centralbloodbank.org
MON VALLEY YMCA SWIM TEAM GOLF OUTING - at Rolling Green Gold Course in Eightu Four. Registration begins at 12:15, shot gun start at 1, dinner at 5:30. Cost is $75 per golfer, $300 for foursome which includes green fees, cart, dinner and prizes. Prizes awarded to the 1st and 2nd place teams, longest drive, longest putt, and closest to the pin. Call Brian at 412-6802861 to register. FALL VENDOR & CRAFT FESTIVAL - sponsored by Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Dolores #1675 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ava Maria Parish Hall. For more information, contact Bonnie Conley at 724-239-2246. THE COUPON CONNECTION - 10 a.m. at the Monongahela Library. Bring your coupons to share or to sort through the Coupon Box for items you need. For more information call (724) 518-3529, email couponconnectionmv@gmail.com or at www.facebook.com/groups/CouponConne ction/. HARVEST FAIR - at Calvary United Presbyterian Church, Donora, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.White Elephant, used books and jewelry, bake sale, walking tacos, face painting, fish pond, and food for sale. SOUTH HILLS REGISTERED NURSES CLUB ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER - at South Hills Country Club from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $30 which includes lunch and door prizes. Contact Elizabeth Breneman at 412-655-9420 for luncheon tickets.
MINGO STAR PARTY - 8 p.m. at Mingo Creek Park. See stars, galaxies, nebula, planets, Moon, meteors, and more, up close through our 10� and 24� fixed telescopes and members telescopes on the hill. Lectures, movies, sky shows. To register, call 724-384-6150 or email MingoSPCoordinator@3ap.org. SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS DINNER - with bread, salad bar, dessert & beverage. 4-6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Monongahela. Adults $9, children under 10 $6. For more info, call 724-258-7054 or visit www.fumcmon.com. AUTUMN ON THE AVENUE - hosted by Broad Avenue Belle Vernon Merchants from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Food, fun and festivities throughout the day. Farmers market, great specials and fall offerings in all the shops along the avenue planned. Visit us on Facebook at Broad Avenue 15012. SEPTEMBER 27-28 ETHNICFEST - Nativity of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church’s 16th Annual Ethnicfest at Chess Park, Monongahela. Saturday 10 till Dusk, Sunday 12 Noon till Dusk. Ethnic and American food booths, flea market, bake sale, bouncy house, kids fun, fun for all. Live entertainment - The Nutones Polka Band both days 3 - 5 p.m. SEPTEMBER 28 SPAGHETTI DINNER, BASKET RAFFLE, BAKE SALE - at LifeSpan’s Chartiers Senior Resource Center from 12 to 5 p.m. Adults $10 and kids under 12 are $5. Get your tickets in advance by stopping at the Chartiers Center at 300 Lincoln Ave, Carnegie, or by calling 412-276-5056. SEPTEMBER 30 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.
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LOCAL NEWS
September 11th Remembrance Ceremony Scheduled in South Park The South Park Township Board of Supervisors, in conjunction with Windover Hills United Methodist Church, is again sponsoring a September l1th Remembrance Ceremony that will be held - rain or shine -on Thursday, September 11 at 6:30 p.m. The informal gathering will take place at Sunny Slopes, located in the Allegheny County Park. The tribute will recognize the members of the departments who are the first to respond to any emergency in South Park Township: the South Park Township Police Department; Broughton Volunteer Fire Department; Library Volunteer Fire Company; and TriCommunity South Emergency Medical Service. Members of the Allegheny County Police Department and the Sheriff's Department will also be in attendance. Active military personnel and veterans will also be honored at the event. Other participants include the boy scouts, girl scouts, local performers, and a bagpipe player. South Park Township invites everyone to attend the memorial ceremony, which will include patriotic songs and the distribution of American flags. The boy scouts will be collecting old, worn flags that will be retired at a later date during a formal ceremony. The parking lot of Windover Hills United Methodist Church can be used to accommodate any parking overflow and the church will be used for the ceremony in the event of rain. Please join us on September 11 to reflect and remember this poignant event.
Monongahela Area Historical Society Presents Spook-Tacular October Annual Candlelight Ghostwalk Do you like things that go bump in the night? Are chills up your spine an eerie pleasure? If so, you just might want to venture out on a dark autumn night to listen to some truly haunting ghost tales along the streets of Monongahela. The 17th Annual Candlelight Ghostwalk, sponsored by the Monongahela Area Historical Society, will be held on Friday, October 10, Saturday, October 11, Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18. Ghostwalk I is the original tour, featuring haunting tales from several of Monongahela’s historic homes. It’s the perfect tour for first-timers! Ghostwalk II features more haunting tales that have been added and is perfect for repeat “offenders”! Cost of the tour is $10. For the brave of heart, the VIP tour includes Ghostwalk I or II followed by a venture inside one of our most haunted homes with stories told by the home’s owners as experienced by them. Bring your camera! Previous photos taken have produced some interesting results. Appetizers and beverages will be prepared and served by the home’s owner who just happens to be a professional chef! Cost of the VIP tour is $25. All tours begin at 7:30 p.m. and meet in Chess Park. For reservations and more information, call 724-258-2377.
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NEWS FROM THE VALLEY GARDEN CLUB Valley Garden Club staged a patriotic-themed Standard Flower Show, titled “Red, White and Bloom,” on July 10 at the Monessen Public Library. The show featured over 120 horticulture specimens grown by Club members and 36 floral designs. A Standard Flower Show is one that meets all the requirements established by National Garden Clubs, Inc. It has three divisions: Horticulture, Design, and Special Exhibits. The purpose is educational, especially to stimulate interest in hortiCecil Verkleeren, of Belle culture. The show was judged by a panel of nine Vernon, shown here with her judges, accredited by the Garden Club Federation six horticulture awards and her award-winning of Pennsylvania. Elephant's Ear. This plant Members vied for nine top awards in the earned her the Award of Horticulture Division; five in the Design Division Horticultural Excellence. and two Special Exhibit Awards. Cecil Verkleeren took top honors in the Horticulture Division, winning three Awards of Merit for Perennials, Bulbs and Herbs; the Arboreal Award; and Award of Horticultural Excellence. Scoring the most points overall for her horticultural specimens also earned her the Sweepstakes Award for Horticulture. Flo Fagan won an Award of Merit for Vegetables and Sue Ann Edwards took the Grower’s Choice Award for a container plant. In floral design, Angela Raitano took three top awards including Design Excellence. She also won the Sweepstakes Award for Design, having scored the most points in that Division. Mary Jane Martucci won the Table Artistry Award. Angela Raitano also won the Garden Club of Pennsylvania Conservation Silver Award for her special exhibit honoring the American Armed Forces. Grace Martin won the Educational Award for her exhibit on the American Chestnut Tree. The Club was also awarded the Garden Club of Pennsylvania Staging Award; the staging was designed by Club President Janice Yeaton. Valley Garden Club will hold its next meeting on Thursday, September 11. That meeting will be a tour and lunch at the Frick Art and Historical Center. For more information, contact Pam Gregor at 724-930-7151.
Meet the Pioneer Cloggers at Free Clog Dancing Events We can answer the frequently asked question ... are you the dancers who wear the wooden shoes? Our recreational club is located in South Park. On October 6 and 13 from 6 to 8 p.m., those attending will have the opportunity to try clog dancing. There is no charge for these evenings and refreshments will be served. No dance experience is necessary, and ages 10 to 110 are welcomed. This type of dance does not require a partner, but share the fun and bring your friends! To register or for more information, call 412-812-3972 or email Pioneercloggers@gmail.com. Our website is Pioneercloggers.com.
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Port Authority of Allegheny County Celebrates 50th Anniversary Join us for a special trip on the Port Authority of Allegheny County’s light rail system on Sunday, October 5 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. to celebrate Port Authority’s 50th Anniversary. March 1, 1964 was the start of Port Authority transit operations in and around Pittsburgh and many improvements have been made since then. This will be the first public fan trip on this system in 15 years! The trip leaves promptly at 11 a.m. from the South Hills Village PAT Station and will cover all in-service T track and some trackage not in normal operation! Rest stops and photo stops are included, as well as a trip pamphlet. Park at PAT’s South Hills Village Garage ($2 fee) 1010-1038 Village Drive at Fort Couch Road, Bethel Park. Ticket cost is $32.50 with proceeds supporting the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, a nonprofit museum whose mission is to preserve and interpret Pennsylvania’s Trolley Era. Seating is limited, so order tickets soon through our website at www.patrolley.org. Then click on the “Buy Fan Trip Tickets” link. Booking will be done exclusively through ShowClix. Please fill out information on ShowClix completely so we may contact you with details or changes. Seating is limited! Not recommended for children under age 10. For information, call 724-228-9256 or email at ptm@patrolley.org
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SEPTEMBER EVENTS AT BETH ISRAEL CENTER SYNAGOGUE Beth Israel Center Synagogue is located at the border of Pleasant Hills and Jefferson Hills at 115 Gill Hall Road. Rabbi Amy Greenbaum is the spiritual leader of this small but active Conservative synagogue. The month of September will be a busy month because we will be celebrating the holy days of Rosh Hashanah, beginning with our Adult Education Lecture Series, and enjoying our regular Friday evening services. New members are welcome. Please contact the office at 412655-2144 for additional information. Friday evening services: September 5, September 12, September 19, September 26 at 7:30 p.m. Rosh Hashanah Services: Wednesday, September 24, 8 p.m. - with Rabbi Amy Greenbaum Thursday, September 25, 9 a.m. - with Cantor Bernard Rubb, Ken Regal, Stanley Selkowitz, and speaker Dr. Daniel Shrager. Services end at approximately 1 p.m. Thursday, September 25, 3:30 p.m. - Tashlich Service - Will meet at the Elizabeth Riverfront along the Monongahela River with Rabbi Amy Greenbaum. Friday, September 26, 9 a.m. - with Cantor Bernard Rubb, Ken Regal, Stanley Selkowitz, and Dr. Daniel Shrager. Services end at approximately 1 p.m. Adult Education Lecture - Sunday, September 28, 7:30 p.m. Speaker: Ms. Renee Piechocki. Her topic will be Public Art in the Pittsburgh Area. The lectures for this season are sponsored by Rachel and Arthur Weinblum, in memory of Arthur’s parents. All lectures are free and open to the public. Please RSVP at 412-655-2144.
Free Introductory Square Dance Offered in Dravosburg
Astronomy Lecture Series Offered at Mingo Creek Park Observatory
A free introductory Western-style square dance will be held by the Happy Go Lucky Square Dance Club on Friday, September 12 from 8 to 10:30 p.m. After a brief lesson, everyone will be able to dance. Free refreshments will be served. The dance will be held at the Dravosburg #2 Fire Hall located on Luscomb Lane, off the Pittsburgh McKeesport Blvd. The fire hall is behind Striffler Funeral Home, which is only 5 minutes from the Century III Mall. This opportunity to join square dancing is offered only once a year. Our first full lesson will be held on Thursday, September 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. Lessons are $5 per person per lesson. For more information, call Jean at 724-872-1509.
Mingo Observatory Astronomy Lecture Series titled ‘The Big Bang and Then Some: A Layman's Perspective’ will be held September 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 7:30 - 9 p.m. at Mingo Creek Park Observatory, Mansion Hill Road Extension, Finleyville. Learn about how everything we now enjoy in the night sky got started. Telescope observing to follow, skies permitting. There is no fee for this event. Donations gladly accepted. For more information and directions, call 724-348-6150.
Fall Registration for Tiny Tots Program at South Park Dance School Have fun with your little one of a younger pre-school age. Tiny Tots at Ruby Daugherty & Sherry’s School of Dance is a learning class that includes coordination routines, dance, rhythm, tumbling, class interaction, and sharing. Your child must be accompanied by a parent(s) or an older sibling. Tiny Tots starts Saturday morning, September 13. For more information, call the Ruby Daugherty & Sherry’s School of Dance, located in South Park, at 724-348-7476.
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GRC Annual Fall Classic Golf Outing to Take Place Oct. 3 The Annual GRC Fall Classic Golf Outing will be held Friday, October 3 at Cedarbrook Golf Course. The event is open to the public and golfer registration is currently underway. The event features morning coffee and donuts, 10 a.m. start, golf and cart, lunch at the turn, buffet dinner, skill prizes, door prizes and Chinese auction baskets, golfer gift, 50/50, hole-in-one prizes, mini massages, oncourse beverages, networking and more! Sponsorships are also available and are a great way to promote your business, product or service. Sponsorships include signage on the course and acknowledgement in publicity before, during and after the event. Sponsors to date include: Key Sponsor – Monongahela Valley Hospital; Refreshment Sponsor – Epoch Sleep Disorder Center; and Standard Sponsors – BVA Federal Credit Union; C. Harper Auto Group; The Salon and Spa by Chaney’s Natural Wellness; Charleroi Federal Savings Bank; Douglas Education Center; Jody L. Moebius Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Preferred Reality; Lee Supply Co., Inc.; and Snapshot 47 Photography. To register to golf or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please call the GRC at 724-929-3329. Golfer registration forms can be downloaded from the website at www.greaterrostraverchamber.org. The GRC Fall Classic Golf Outing benefits our Scholarship Program.
‘Fix 'ur Cat’ Miniature Golf Charity Tournament Scheduled for Sept. 20th The 3rd Annual Fix ‘ur Cat Miniature Golf Charity Tournament will be held Saturday, September 20 starting at 5 p.m. at Red Carpet Golf and Recreation Center, 2200 Old National Pike, Washington. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m., golf begins at 6:15 p.m., shotgun start. Dessert, raffles and prizes are to follow. Tickets are $15 per person/$55 per foursome. Includes casual dinner, golf tournament, closet to the pin driving competition, raffles, prizes. All proceeds will go to Fix 'ur Cat, a non-profit group supporting low-cost spay/neuter of cats in the Washington County area. Cat food donations are welcome. Receive one raffle ticket for each pound of dry food or 5 cans of food you donate. For more information, visit www.fixurcat.org.
Doo Wop in the Park Event Kicks Off Music Series at Renovated Monessen Amphitheater
DJ Dennis Wince and Committee president Matt Shorraw have a discussion before the show.
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A large crowd gathered and was taken back in time as DJ Dennis Wince played music reminiscent of the ‘50s and ‘60s at “Doo Wop in the Park” on Friday, July 25, at Monessen City Park, from 6 - 9 p.m. The event was the first to be held at the newly renovated amphitheater. President of the Monessen Amphitheater Committee Matt Shorraw said, “It’s really exciting. I hope a lot of people will use it (the amphitheater) and become involved.” DJ Dennis Wince played the oldtime music, some couples got up to dance as others sang along. Later, he said, “I want to get everyone off
Pictured are (Top) Alia Stanger, volunteer, and Emmy Zajack, volunteer, and (Bottom) Karla Spangler, Amphitheater Committee secretary, and Jacquelyn Pierce, Amphitheater Committee vice president.
their feet,” as he moved down into the crowd, playing “Sweet Caroline.” Food vendors were on site. RP’s Barbeque had pulled pork and French fries. Armando’s had pizza for sale. Refreshments were also available. Plans are in the works for more activities at the amphitheater. Look for events to be announced. The committee is made up of officers who include: Matt Shorraw, president; Jacquelyn Pierce, vice president; Karla Spangler, secretary; and Karen Lewitsky, treasurer. If you would like to become involved with the amphitheater business on the committee or just helping out, e-mail monessenamphitheater@gmail.com.
First Annual Mon Valley YMCA Swim Team Golf Outing Planned for September The Mon Valley YMCA Swim Team is planning their First Annual Mon Valley YMCA Swim Team Golf Outing fundraiser on Saturday, September 27 at Rolling Green Gold Course in Eight Four. Registration begins at 12:15 with a shot gun start at 1 and dinner at 5:30. Cost is $75 per golfer and $300 for a foursome, which includes green fees, cart, dinner and prizes. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st and 2nd place teams, longest drive, longest putt, and closest to the pin. Call Brian at 412-680-2861 to register or for additional information.
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Greater Rostraver Chamber Plans 3rd Annual ‘Ladies Night Out’ Event Join the fun on Wednesday, October 29 for the 3rd Annual Ladies Night Out at the Willow Room. This year’s event, Vintage Charm – Vogue Attitude, Fun & Fashion through the Decades, will feature not only shopping and pampering with over 25+ trendy vendors and direct sales companies, but also fun with vintage fashions, Chinese raffle baskets, 50/50, door prize drawing, music, demonstrations, hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and more! Chinese auction raffle tickets are included with each paid ticket and the paid ticket is your entry for the door prize drawing. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed in fashions from their favorite decade. Is your style ‘50s classic, ‘70s hippie, or ‘80s rock star? The choice is up to you, and prizes will be awarded in several categories. VIP Reception Sponsors are CSC Insurance Options; Health Insurance Options; Jody L. Moebius Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, The Preferred Reality; Salon Eye Candy; Snapshot 47 Photography; The Arte of Framing; and The Counseling House. Ticket Levels: VIP Reception Ticket - $50 (Limited Amount Available) Includes VIP early entrance (doors open at 5:30pm for VIPs), gift bag, 20 Chinese auction raffle tickets, photo booth event photo, video presentation, complimentary vendor services (mini spa treatments, makeup application, wine glass painting and more), VIP reception and cocktail hour with hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, complimentary punch, cash bar and other surprises. Pre-order Ticket - $25 Includes Ladies Night Out tote bag, while supplies last, 10 Chinese auction raffle tickets, light hors d’oeuvres, cash bar. Pre Order tickets available until October 10. To order tickets, call the Greater Rostraver Chamber of Commerce at 724-929-3329 or email grcoc1@comcast.net. Tickets will not be sold at the door.
“Quilts for All Seasons” Quilt Show Announced by Mon Valley Quilt Club Members of Mon Valley Quilt Club have been plying their craft for over 26 years. The public will have the opportunity to view their works at "Quilts for All Seasons" quilt show October 3-4, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Perryopolis Bible Baptist Church, Recreation Center, 3378 Pittsburgh Rd., Perryopolis. Getta Zanardelli and Bonnie Malek display a few of the quilts members have made. Quilters have been working for the past several years planning, cutting, sewing and quilting in preparation for the show. In addition to personal quilts, community service projects will be on display. Members meet first Wednesday of the month at Mon Valley YMCA, Carroll Township, at 6 p.m. New members are welcome. Information on joining can be obtained at the show. For additional information, contact sotm4me@yahoo.com.
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Save the Date! 11th Annual MVH/Lois Orange Ducoeur Breast Cancer Walk Slated for Oct. 11 Help Mon Valley Hospital paint the Valley pink for the 11th Annual MVH/Lois Orange Ducoeur Breast Cancer Walk on Saturday, October 11 at the Charleroi Market House, 423 McKean Ave., Charleroi. The walk was created to honor the memory of Lois Orange Ducoeur, who lost her battle with cancer in 1965 at age 54. The Ducoeur family operated Orange’s Gift store and Ducoeur Furniture Store in Charleroi for 118 years. Registration for the one- or two-mile fun walk begins at 9 a.m. and the walk begins at 10 a.m. The event supports the prevention, detection and treatment of breast cancer in our community at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Walkers are asked to make a small monetary donation to participate. Teams are welcome and participants are encouraged to wear pink. Last year’s walk raised $14,000 and attracted more than 400 participants. A committee of 25 local women plan and organize the event and the committee includes representatives from the California University of Pennsylvania, MarBill Diamonds & Jewelry, Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce, The Valley Independent and many others. There are also several breast cancer survivors on the planning committee. Major event sponsors at the end of August include the Colgan Insurance Agency, MarBill Diamonds & Jewelry, Monessen/Rostraver Rotary and The Valley Independent/Trib Total Media. For more information, call 724-258-1855.
Prominent Families in Early History of Charleroi Topic for Charleroi Area Historical Society Program Charles Talbert, a retired California University of Pennsylvania professor and member of the Monongahela Cemetery Board of Incorporators and of the Monongahela Historical Society, will be the guest speaker at the Charleroi Area Historical Society's monthly program meeting on Monday, September 15. Mr. Talbert has been a favorite speaker at the CAHS, Inc. and other area historical societies and fraternal organizations. His presentation will be on the Chandler, McKean and McCloskey families, who were prominent in the early history of Charleroi and who are buried in the Monongahela Cemetery. Of special interest to our readers is the fact that Talbert also gives walking tours of sections in the cemetery. Everyone is invited to hear the stories of the roles the Chandlers, McKean and McCloskey families played in Charleroi's early history. There is always an opportunity for those who attend to ask questions while light refreshments are served. The program begins at 7 p.m. The CAHS, Inc.'s meetings are held in the Senior Citizen's Center, room 300 of the SPHS Plaza building (formerly Wards). Turn right at the traffic light at Fifth and McKean and look for signs. For more information about this program or membership in the CAHS, Inc., call 724-483-4961.
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‘Autumn on the Avenue’ Event Planned in Belle Vernon Broad Ave. Belle Vernon merchants will be having their first "Autumn on the Avenue" event on Saturday, September 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. You are encouraged to save the date, as this group continues to grow in Belle Vernon. Broad Ave. will be offering food, fun and festivities throughout the day. A farmers’ market is planned, along with great specials and fall offerings in all the shops along the avenue. Broad Ave. consists of many local businesses, including salons, boutiques, antique stores, taverns with great food and many many more ... too much to mention! All of the storefront owners are planning special events for this day. Come on out to join the fun and meet "Miss Autumn" as she strolls Broad Ave. with prizes and promotions. If you haven't been to Broad Ave. in Belle Vernon lately, you don't know what you're missing. Please visit us on Facebook at ‘Broad Avenue 15012’ as event happenings will be posted in more detail, or you can contact the Greater Rostraver Chamber of Commerce for more specific shop names and numbers.
Bluegrass Night to Take Place at Windover Hills UMC World-renowned musical artists Wayne Henderson, Gerald Anderson and Scott Freeman, straight from the Crooked Road of Virginia, are coming to South Park. The Virginia Luthiers are part of four very talented musicians and musical instrument builders. Together, they have over 150 combined years experience building instruments. They make some of the best guitars, mandolins, violins, ukuleles, and banjos available today. You will find them making instruments for famous musicians from around the world, as well as for local folks. They can be found playing music together or with many other talented musicians most every weekend. They will be at Windover Hills UMC, which is located at 6751 Ridge Road in South Park, on Sunday, September 14. The evening of music begins at 6:45 p.m. and is free, although a love-offering will be taken. This is the 2nd year they have come to Windover Hills UMC. You won't want to miss it! So mark your calendars today and be sure to come and join us.
Elizabeth Forward Area Community Chorus Looking for Singers Elizabeth Forward Area Community Chorus is looking for interested adult singers for our Christmas concert. Practices are Sunday evenings from 6 - 8:30 p.m. at Bethesda Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth starting September 7. The Junior Chorus is looking for 3rd, 4th & 5th graders interested in singing the Christmas concert. There is an informational meeting at the Bethesda Church for parents and children on September 21 at 4:45 p.m. Concert dates are December 5, 6 and 7 - save the dates! Call 412-751-0526 or go to www.efacc.org for more information.
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Monongahela Area Library Plans Pet Photo Fundraiser, Prepares for Other Fall Events
Save the Date for Upcoming GRC Events GRC Fall Classic Golf Outing – Friday, October 3 at Cedarbrook Golf Course; 10 a.m. start. Golfer registration is now open. $100/golfer. Sponsorship opportunities are available as well. For more information, call 724-929-3329 or download a registration form at www.greaterrostraverchamber.org. Proceeds benefit the GRC Scholarship Program. 3rd Annual Ladies Night Out - “Vintage to Vogue” – Wednesday, October 29 at The Willow Room. This event will feature shopping, pampering and fashion with vendors specializing in home goods, beauty, wellness, jewelry, accessories and more. A VIP cocktail reception and after party are planned. Tickets will be available soon. Call the GRC at 724929-3329 to have your name added to the invite list or to inquire about vendor space. New York City Bus Trip – Friday, December 5, depart from Belle Vernon at 11:30 p.m. and arrive in NYC Saturday morning for a full day of shopping, sightseeing, dining, Broadway shows and more. The bus will then depart NYC at 11 p.m. on Saturday and arrive back in Belle Vernon Sunday morning. Reserve your seats today as space is limited. Chamber members receive a discount. Tickets purchased before August 30th are $85 and tickets purchased after are $95, based on availability. Call 724929-3329 or pay online at www.greaterrostraverchamber.org.
Friends of the Monongahela Area Library are teaming up with Chris Grilli of Grilli's Studio to offer a pet photo fundraiser. The theme will be pets in Halloween costume finery. People may also be included. It will take place at the Monongahela Area library on Saturday, October 11 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Reservations may be made by calling Sharon at 724258-8150 up to 7 p.m. Walk-ins accepted. The price of the pictures is as follows: $20 cash for one 8x10 and 8 wallets or 2 5x7s and 8 wallets. This event benefits Monongahela Area Library. The public may vote on the pet in the best costume from October 20 through October 31 at the Monongahela Area Library. A book on pets will be put into the children's section of the library plated in honor of the winning pet. Book bites book club meets on the
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third Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. to discuss a book mutually agreed upon by club members. September's book is Rules of Civility by Towles and October's book is Smokin' Seventeen by Evanovich. Call to order the book and make sure you are included in discussion group. Story time will begin again on September 17 at 11 a.m. for children aged 30 months to 5 years. The library is now accepting book donations for the fall Fleatique book sale which will occur on Saturday, October 4.The library is also offering Fleatique spaces at $15 per space. Come join in on the fun at the Writers Club. They meet the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the activities room at Monongahela Area Library. Writers of fiction and non-fiction are welcome.
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Donora Historical Society Prepares for Cement City Walking Tour, Environmental Conference The next presentation at the Donora Historical Society is scheduled for Monday, September 7 at 7 p.m. on the Cincinnati Mine Disaster. Even though the Cincinnati Mine was located north of New Eagle in the village of Courtney on the Mon River, the disaster that took place there in 1913 has a unique tie to Donora 15 of the 98 miners were Catholic by faith and were brought to the St. Dominic’s Catholic Cemetery in Donora to be buried in a mass grave. On Saturday, September 13 as part of the Heinz History Center Affiliate Ambassador’s Series, Smog Museum curator Brian Charlton will be presenting “Donora and the 1948 Air Quality Crisis” at 11 a.m. in Pittsburgh at the Heinz History Center. The Donora Historical Society is a Heinz History Center Affiliate member. The program is open to the public and free with paid admission to the Heinz History Center museum. Please RSVP to Sandra Baker at slbaker@heinzhistorycenter.org or 412454-6412.
The presentation for Monday, October 6 at 7 p.m. will be on digital storytelling – “A Town Called: Donora” by Cal U students Corrine Dowlin and Rachael Fawley. In 1950, a 21-year-old German man named Guenter Kunert wrote a poem about the 1948 Smog titled "The Song of a Small Town." For him, what took place in Donora in 1948 paralleled his struggles of surviving WWII as a young GermanJew whose relatives were exterminated in concentration camps. Later, this poem was translated by Penn State University languages professor Dr. Manfred Keune and presented to the Donora Historical Society, and Guenter Kunert would go on to become one of Germany's greatest contemporary writers. In 2013, as part of a Cal U Honors English class, Dowlin and Fawley used Kunert's poem and combined it with some of their own poetic flair for their video project. They will present their video and their experiences with completing their project. The 4th Annual Cement City Home and Walking Tour will be scheduled for Sunday, October 19 at
Heritage Players Offer Acting Classes, Present “Little Women” The Heritage Players are offering eight-week sessions of acting classes for all age groups beginning on September 17 at the Seton Center, 1900 Pioneer Ave., Brookline. A recital will be presented on November 14. Course descriptions and registration are available online at www.bphp.org. Please register by September 15. The Heritage Players will present the musical "Little Women" on October 17, 18, 24, and 25 at 8 p.m. and October 19 and 26 at 2 p.m. at the Seton Center. Tickets are $15 at the door or online. Purchase tickets in advance and save $2! Box office opens one half hour before curtain. For more information, visit www.bphp.org or call 412-254-4633. The Heritage Players will be at the Brookline Unveiled celebration on Brookline Boulevard on Saturday, September 6 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and invite you to stop by!
1 p.m. The tour will start at the museum with a photo presentation and a walking tour will follow in the Historic District. The walk will conclude by touring the interior of at least one home where a couple of rooms have been restored to period. There is no Steelers game scheduled on this day. Space will be limited to 30 people. The proposed cost of the tour will be $10 a person. Please RSVP. If you have any questions on the tour, please give us a call or send us an email. In collaboration with the California University of PA and the Heinz History Center, we will be holding our 2nd annual Environmental Conference on Wednesday, October 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Donora Borough Building with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m. The conference will be “hands-on” and technology will be supplied by Cal U. Following the conference, the Smog Museum will be open for all participants from 2 to 4 p.m. We will be deviating from our normal scientific approach for this year’s conference and going with literature and film under the guidance of Dr.
Fisanick from Cal U and Dr. Manfred Keune from PSU, to name a few. The inspiration for this conference will be the poem on the 1948 Smog by Guenter Kunert and the Digital Storytelling video “A Town Called: Donora” and how language can influence environmental and political issues. The primary target audience will be students in middle school through college. The general public is also welcome. If you would like to be a volunteer for this event, we could also use your help in some capacity. If you would like to be a sponsor or have any questions, please consult our website or give us a call. The Donora Historical Society and Smog Museum is located at the intersection of Sixth and McKean in the heart of Donora, and is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or by appointment. If you have additional questions about the society, museum, meetings or volunteering, stop by or email us at DonoraHistoricalSociety@ gmail.com or call 724-823-0364 and leave a message. Or visit us at www.DonoraHistoricalSociety.org.
South Park Women's Club Kicks Off New Year with September Meeting The South Park Women's Club will be starting their new year with their first meeting of the 2014-2015 season on Monday, September 15 at 7 p.m. in the South Park Community Center located on Brownsville Road. Our new President, Lilas Soukup, will be welcoming all women to come and join the fun and to learn about our nonprofit organization with ongoing community activities and scholarships. We will also discuss our plans for our upcoming Craft Show on Saturday, October 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Home Economics Building. This show features many skilled crafters with unique, handmade specialty items. This is a good opportunity to start thinking about Christmas shopping. Come join us and make new friends, participate in the 50/50 raffle and have delicious deserts.
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Second Annual ‘Mon Valley's Got Talent’ a Night to Remember
Participants are shown here as they await the results from voting. Pictured are: (l-r) Brianna Brickner; Mallory Santoro; Kristin Daugherty; Tom Villella; Celeste Green; Shannon Thomas; Samantha Shawley; Nicole Chiplaskey; Karla Hill; Renee DeUnger; Kathy Combes; Bill Lee; Kripa Venkatakrishnan; Jayna Desai; Josh Butler and Nainesh Desai. Missing from the photo is Heather Pavlik, who performed with the Dancin’ Divas.
The MVRCC held its second annual "Mon Valley's Got Talent" competition on Saturday, August 9 at the Stockdale Fire Department Social Hall. Jamie Protin, Chamber Board Member served as emcee, and DJ Jerry Jericho provided music and also sound for the talent. Judges for the event were Magistrates Larry Hopkins, Josh Kanalis, Charles Christner, Joseph Dalfonso and Jesse Cramer and Mayor John Mollenauer. The judges offered commentary after each performance, however the audience voted by ballot for the final winner. Other performers were: Tom Villella, Villella Remodeling Comedy and Dance Anova Home Health - Nainesh and Jayna Desai, Kripa Venkatakrishnan, and Josh Butler performed dance called Raas-Garba. Bill Lee - vocal performance of "God Bless America" Dancin’ Divas - a dance medley performed by staff and friends of Dr. Gosai and Gandhi Kristin Daugherty - Coldwell Banker - vocal performance Brianna Brickner - PaCareerLink Mon Valley - vocal performance Mallory Santoro - Solo dance performance for OSPTA Sponsored by Drs. Gosai and Gandhi, "Mon Valley's Got Talent" was created and coordinated by Lori Spina, CEO of Southwest Medical
Winner Kristin Daugherty with Chamber President Armand Ferrara. Daugherty performed a stirring rendition of the classic favorite "At Last."
DJ Jerry Jericho (left) and MVGT emcee Jamie Protin.
and Chamber Board Member, as a fund raiser for Chamber programs. "The response by the community in the way of attendance and sponsorship was amazing," said Deb Keefer, Chamber Director. "A huge thank you goes out to Lori, and to all of those who sponsored us, donated to the Chinese auction, and especially to the many talented folks who made it a night to remember."
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Friends of the South Park Township Library Celebrates 41 Years The Friends of the South Park Township Library will hold their first meeting of their new fiscal year Wednesday evening, September 24 at 7 p.m. in the township library. Members are asked to attend this meeting, which prepares for the pending fall sale. Meetings usually last approximately an hour and are held four times a year. New members are welcome to come to this meeting. Every five years for the Friends is a milestone in their existence. The Friends will begin another 5- year milestone this coming October as they celebrate their 41st anniversary. It's been an amazing journey to this point with the many members its had over this number of years. The Friends hope to be able to continue in this vein with the help of its residents from South Park and surrounding areas. The Friends have raised over $150,000 in this 40-year period. What an accomplishment for them with all of your help. Residents and businesses are asked to join the "Friends" for another year of wonderful benefits arranged by the “Friends”, through their two book sales, membership and fitness classes. All monies raised by the “Friends” go directly to our library. They sponsor adult and children's programs, parties, classes, etc.
throughout the year with monies earned besides providing more books for book collections in the library, which they support. The "Friends" programs, which are held in the library or community room, are very well-attended, thanks to our library's wonderful adult program coordinator, Donna Neiport, children's librarian, Tami Pauline, and Jeff Connelly, who is responsible for teen programming. This past year, the "Friends" were able to give $12,500 to the library, which is being used for library patrons for the rest of this year and into next year. Wonderful, exciting programs are in our library's agenda all the time. Programs are open to anyone. Check the South Hills-Mon Valley Messenger each month to see what is on tap next for Finleyville. Friends membership is $10 for an individual supporter; $15 for a family and $30 or more for a business. Lifetime membership is $500. Membership forms can be picked up at the library on the "Friends" info stand or online at their web site. Got to www.southparklibrary.org/spfriends.htm and find the membership page. Print out a form and fill it out completely. Mail your form to: Friends of the South Park Library, 2575 Brownsville Rd., South Park, PA 15129.
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West Newton Community Singers Plan Christmas Concert Rehearsals West Newton Community Singers will be resuming rehearsals for the upcoming Christmas concert on Tuesday, September 16 from 7 - 9 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church in West Newton. Light refreshments will be served.The group in is its 38th year under the direction of Rick Carson and Lauren Cross, accompanist. The singers do a variety of music, both sacred and contemporary. We welcome new members, male and female, 16 years old and older. All that is required is the love of singing and providing entertainment to West Newton and the surrounding areas. For more information, call 724-872-6093.
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History Comes to Life at Monessen Founders Day By Jill Brown
Monessen Founders Day, a unique event of living history, sponsored by the Greater Monessen Historical Society, was held on August 16 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Monessen City Park. Marilyn Sorvas, with the 9th Founders Day this year celebrated Monessen’s 116th anniverPennsylvania Reserves Co. A, has so sary. In 1894, Col. James M. Schoonmaker acquired the land on much Civil War history to share. which Monessen stands, and William Henry Donner began construction on Monessen’s first industry in 1897. The city of Monessen was created on September 3, 1898; the date they were granted a borough charter. The day featured re-enactors from the 11th P.V.I. Co. K, Inc. and the 11th Pennsylvania Reserve Infantry Co. F, with authentic Civil War camps showing a living history life during the War of the Rebellion. Soldier drills, firing of arms, children’s activities, displays, food booths, and vendors were held. Food booths included Mary Patrick’s sweet potato pies and corn bread from Reborn Ministry; Greater Monessen Historical Society’s hot dogs, kielbasa, haluski, and beverages; Painter’s freshcut fries and pulled pork sandwiches; and Firemen’s Ladies Auxiliary #1’s cabbage rolls and baked potatoes. At 4 p.m., an exciting jazz performance by Hot-Headed Mike and the Half-Baked Jazz Band was held at the new Monessen Amphitheater at the park. This year, Founders Day also celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Third Battle of Winchester, in which Col. Schoonmaker’s calvary charge against the Confederate position received him the Congressional Medal of Honor. For more information, you may contact the Greater Heritage Museum at 724-684-8460.
Soldier drills were part of Founders Day, including inspection of arms and firing, as crowds watched.
Front: Elmer Andrachuk; Ginny Fisfis; Daniel Zyglowicz; and Susanna Swade.Back row: Vito Beneccio; Dr. Matin Dudas; and Gary Strelick.
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Finch Robot Available for Checkout at Peters Township Public Library The Peters Township Public Library is offering its patrons an exciting way to learn the art of computer programming with a new Finch Robot available for checkout. The Finch is a small robot designed for computer science education for students as young as 8 years old. It was created after four years of study at Carnegie Mellon’s CREATE lab. The Peters Township Public Library is the first location in Pennsylvania to launch a program lending the Finch to adults with a library card in the WAGGIN (Washington and Greene Greater Information Network) system. During a two-week checkout period, any patron, including families with children in elementary grades through high school, can experience a userfriendly introduction to computer science learning and programming. To check out a Finch Robot, visit the Peters Township Public Library or place a reserve to borrow one through the library catalog at www.ptlibrary.org.
Elizabeth Celebrates Riverfest 2014
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Save the Date 11th Annual MVH/Lois Orange Ducoeur Breast Cancer Walk Saturday, Oct. 11 Registration, 9 a.m.; Walk, 10 a.m. Charleroi Market House 423 McKean Avenue, Charleroi One- or two-mile fun walk to support the prevention, detection and treatment of breast cancer in our community at Monongahela Valley Hospital.
For more info or to register, visit monvalleyhospital.com, call 724-258-1855 or email MMarion@monvalleyhospital.com
MVHDucoeurWalk MonValleyHospitalPA @MonValleyHospPA Yummy! Cool snow cones are the best Riverfest treat!
#MonValleyGoesPink
Glassport's junior chief, Brayden Webb, is ready for the parade to begin!
By Charlotte Hopkins
Firefighters came from far and wide for Elizabeth Borough's 2014 Riverfest. The annual twoday event started with a night of fireworks on the first day and ended with an annual parade.
Landen Sanner gets a handful of candy from Lisa Stout's son.
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Washington County Commissioners Present $33,000 Investment to PONY League World Series
Pictured are (l-r): Washington County Chamber President Jeff Kotula; Commissioner Larry Maggi; Washington County Tourism Board Chairman Mark Alterici; PONY Baseball and Softball - Hawaii Region State Director Gwen Earll; PONY Baseball and Softball - Perth, Australia David Hayes; Commissioner Diana Irey Vaughan; and Commissioner Harlan Shober.
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The Washington County Board of Commissioners presented a check for $33,000 to the PONY League World Series to support the World Series’ efforts to attract tourists and increase the promotion of the event. The investment was made through the 2014 Washington County Tourism Grants Program. The commissioners were joined by the Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency and representatives of the county’s tourism assets and attractions at the event held at Lew Hays Field in Washington Park, Washington, PA. The presentation was made before the start of the second inning of the PONY League World Series Championship Game. According to Larry Maggi, Chairman of the Washington County Board of Commissioners, the PONY League World Series is a chance for Washington County to highlight its growth to a regional and national audience. “The PONY League World Series is when ‘the world comes to Washington’ and we want to take every opportunity to highlight our economic growth and showcase our county as a premier business and tourist location,,” Maggi stated.
Diana Irey Vaughan, Vice Chairman of the Washington County Board of Commissioners, demonstrated the economic importance of the PONY League World Series. “The PONY League World Series has a substantial economic impact on the county. It is estimated that the series contributes an estimated $1 million in tourist spending to the county through hotel room stays, increased patronage at restaurants and shopping venues. That revenue supports local jobs and local businesses,” she said. Upon receiving the funding, Bob Gregg, President of World Series Tournaments, Inc. (the entity that hosts and manages the PONY League World Series) stated, “The PONY League World Series is proud to partner with the Washington County Commissioners, Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency and Washington County Chamber of Commerce and we are grateful to once again be a Tourism Grant recipient. Events like this could not exist without the support of our elected officials, our business community, valued sponsors and dedicated volunteers. We appreciate all their support."
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West Newton Public Library Hosts Booksale, Schedules Tea Come one, come all to the Friends of the West Newton Library's Huge Book Sale at the historic Plumer House, located on South Water St. in West Newton, on Saturday, September 6 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, September 7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. We will have rooms of books for you to browse with over 1,000 books, if not more. You can't beat our prices - only $5 to fill a bag. If you don't need a bag of books, we will have paperbacks for 25¢ each and hardbacks for $1each. While in town, make sure to hit the annual West Newton Community Festival, going on up the street, as well as the Simeral Square Farmers’ Market on Saturday. All proceeds raised benefit the West Newton Public Library. The West Newton Library is pleased to announce its 2nd Annual Tea on Broadway, hosted by Emma Jean Pritchard on Saturday, September 13 at 1 p.m. The event will take place in the garden of Mrs. Pritchard at 220 Broadway St. in West Newton. Tickets will be on sale at the West Newton Library, Gary's Chuck Wagon, or from any member of the library. Tickets are only $20 and the menu will include chicken salad croissants, pasta salad, fresh fruit, sweet breads, cheesecake, and beverages. We will again be featuring a wonderful gift basket raffle, 50/50 and some great entertainment. The event will be held rain or shine. In case of rain, we will be under a tent.
South Hills Registered Nurses Club Holds 15th Annual Scholarship Fundraiser The South Hills Registered Nurses Club will hold their 15th annual scholarship fundraiser on Saturday, September 27 at South Hills Country Club from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. All proceeds are for the nursing scholarship fund. You can play cards, games or just socialize. Tickets for a Chinese auction, Share the Wealth and a raffle will be sold at the event. Admission is $30 which includes lunch and door prizes. Contact Elizabeth Breneman at 412-655-9420 for luncheon tickets. Seats are reserved and no tickets will be sold at the door. The public is invited to attend.
Roast Beef Dinner to Benefit the Finleyville Food Pantry and Mon Valley Food Bank The St. Francis of Assisi High School Youth Ministry, in conjunction with the Finleyville Interfaith Group, will be sponsoring their 3nd Annual Roast Beef Dinner to benefit the Finleyville Food Pantry and the Mon Valley Food Bank. The dinner will be on Sunday, September 21 in Finley Hall on the parish property of St. Francis of Assisi, Route 88, Finleyville. There will be a Chinese auction and 50/50 raffle. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under. Dinner will be served from 3 until 6:30 p.m. Take-out orders are available. Tickets will be sold at the door. Celebrity Chef Kathleen Alfred will be preparing the dinner again which includes roast beef, mashed potatoes, green beans, tossed salad, rolls, dessert, and a drink. For tickets, contact Mary Jane Jurofcik at 724-344-2444.
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JEFFERSON HILLS LIBRARY FALL PROGRAMS All programs are held at the Jefferson Hills Library, 925 Old Clairton Rd. See each program for registration requirements. To register, visit www.jeffersonhillslibrary.org (Event Keeper) or call 412-655-7741.
help you better understand what makes strong photographs. You will be introduced to different techniques and concepts that will allow you to set your photographs apart from the rest of the pack.
Home Depot Do-It-Yourself Workshops Small Home Improvements Thursday, October 2, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Small repairs creep up on all of us. Need help with a new door lock? Your outlet not working like it should? Tired of the dog being your door bell? We will show you how to fix these and a few more.
Author Evening For Friends Thursday, September 25, 7 p.m. Christine Mabon, author of Comfort Food – One Woman’s Journey to Understand the Meaning and Significance of Friendship, will join us to talk about the importance of friendships in our lives, particularly during difficult times. Bring a friend and enjoy the conversation with Christine. Dessert will be provided. Please register on Event Keeper or call the Library.
Zumba Fitness 2 Weeks – Tuesdays, September 9 to November 18, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. $5 per class. Zumba classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. Increase your energy and fitness levels. Join us for an easy to do, effective, and totally exhilarating exercise! Gentle Beginners YOGA & Monthly Nutrition Class Saturdays beginning September 13, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. $5 per class. This gentle yoga class includes gentle stretches, breathing, relaxation and simple postures to increase range of motion of the major joints, guided relaxation and meditation. Class will include a nutrition class the first Saturday of each month at 11 a.m. by Mark Davis. Take Better Photos with your Smart Phone – For the Entire Family Thursdays, October 9 and 16 $5 per session for the entire family This two-session class is for everyone in your family who uses his/her smart phone as his/her primary camera. This class will not only teach you the ins and outs of your cell phone’s camera, but also
Halloween Ghost Stories – An Evening for Families with Storyteller Alan Irvine October 23, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. $5 per family Alan Irvine captivated the children at the Summer Recreation Program with his tales of the prairie. We are having him back to share ghost stories of the Halloween season with families. Bring the kids and enjoy an evening of (not too) scary folklore, myths and legends in our haunted council chambers. Register at the library or on event keeper online by October 15. SAT Preparation Classes In preparation for the November 8 SAT test at Thomas Jefferson High School, will hold classes on four Sundays, October 12, 19, 26 and November 2, 1 – 4 p.m. Fee: $175. Permission forms can be picked up at the library. Scrabble Club Meets Tuesdays from noon to 4 p.m. New members are always welcome!
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Little Caesar's Love Kitchen Comes to Washington City Mission On Tuesday, July 29, City Mission’s campus was buzzing with excitement over the Little Caesar’s tractor trailer parked in the driveway. Little Caesar’s Love Kitchen is literally “a big-rig pizza kitchen on wheels … meeting the needs of the hungry, the homeless and disaster victims” in the contiPictured are (l-r): Michael A. Travis, City Mission nental United States and President/CEO Dean Gartland, and Jeff Gross. Canada. Love Kitchen driver Rick Moreno and his team of volunteers from the local Little Caesar’s franchise came with huge hearts and a truck equipped to feed City Mission residents and the members of the community that eat lunch at Feed My Sheep Dining Room. Judy Sandy, City Mission’s food service manager, was so excited to see the “joyfulness in the air” from the residents when they saw the truck. She said, “Everyone was asking about the truck and if lunch was still served at the same time.” Sandy and her team were overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity that Little Caesar’s Love Kitchen brought. “It was more than we expected,” she noted. The Little Caesar’s team prepared approximately 35 pizzas and fed over 130 people for lunch. City Mission is thankful for generous donors and their support of City Mission’s vision of ending homelessness one life at a time.
Mon Yough Trail Featured at September Meeting of RMLG of Pleasant Hills The Great Allegheny Passage now runs from downtown Pittsburgh to Cumberland, MD, and continues on to Washington, D.C. on the C&O Canal Towpath. Before the Great Allegheny Passage was completed, our local section from McKeesport to Confluence existed - the Mon Yough Trail. At the September meeting of the Retired Men’s Luncheon Group of Pleasant Hills, Karen Howell, an artist from Elizabeth Township who has been painting watercolors of scenes along the MYT since 1997, will share her views of the MYT with us. Last year, Karen Howell and historian Bob Cupp published River Reflections: Watercolors of the Yough River Trail. The meeting will be held at noon on Thursday, September 18 in the Fellowship Hall of the Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church, located at the corner of Old Clairton Road and Audrey Drive in Pleasant Hills. Cost for the lunch is $7. For additional information, or to indicate your intention to attend, call the office of the Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church at 412655-2000. Please call by Friday, September 12 to be included in the lunch order.
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Mid-Mon Valley Shipmates Hold Annual Picnic, Bid Farewell to Flag Committee Chairperson The August 5 meeting was called to order by CO Bill Hess, followed by the playing of the Navy Hymn. A letter was read from an American Legion member requesting those interested in writing letters to a Navy "BOOT" sailor currently at the Great Lakes Training Center. Caldwell volunteered to write an encouragement letter to this young man. A note and donation made to the Shipmates was received from the Charleroi Golden Agers for their appreciation of the flag presentation that the Flag Committee did at their June 6th meeting. The Shipmates extended their sympathies to Shipmate Patrick Maloy on the passing into eternal rest, his father, Dr. Elmer Maloy. Anders thanked all the Shipmates who participated in the Finleyville parade. Nancy Horvath inquired about the possibility of entering a float in the November Veterans' day parade in Monessen. Hess reported that Monongahela will have a Veterans' Day program on Nov. 11, and the Shipmates are invited to participate. George Hutchko presented a list of items in our uniform inventory. Lynn Wilson suggested purchasing lighterweight flags for use in ceremonial function. He will check this out and report back at the next meeting. Anders reported that the current Flag Committee chairperson, Marshall Lignian, will be moving to South Carolina in September.
Lignian's initiative and leadership will be greatly missed by the committee and was applauded for his outstanding participation in guiding this committee. Another plea to the membership the flag committee needs help. Please consider joining us and helping out. The annual indoor picnic was held on July 26 and was attended by 61 members and guests. The catered food was from D&D Caterers. Bingo was called by Eugene Maisano. Door prizes and share the wealth was won by many attendees. Music was supplied by Maloy. A moment of silence was held in memory of Immediate Past Commanding Officer Joseph Acton. The first CO of the organization, Ken Drummond, attended the picnic and was called upon to speak to the attendees, as was the current CO, William Hess. The picnic committee was chaired by Joseph Gallo, assisted by George Essey, Masci, Fred Kernisky, Wilbur Harris, Maisano and Robert Mascetta. Special recognition was extended to Andy Rudy for his assistance in getting the hall ready for the picnic. Under new business, a motion was made, seconded and approved to award Marshall Lignian Honorary Life Membership in the Mid-Mon Valley Shipmate Association. Dismissal prayer was offered by Diehl and the meeting was adjourned until the next meeting which will be held on September 2 at 7 p.m.
Al's Cone Zone Sponsors Summer Family Car Cruise Join us for an end-of-summer family car cruise on Saturday, September 13 from 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Al's Cone Zone, 1211 St. Route 885, Jefferson Hills. DJ, dash plaques, trophies, 50/50, Chinese auction, giveaways, door prizes, ice cream, food are all part of the fun. There is a $5 entry fee to be eligible for awards and prizes. All are welcome. For more information, call Larry at 412405-9601 or Jim at 412-897-7475 or visit www.carcruises.com.
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News from the Greater Monessen Historical Society
Monessen Founder and Medal of Honor recipient, Colonel James M. Schoonmaker.
The Greater Monessen Historical Society will celebrate the 150th anniversary of Colonel James GMHS Treasurer Vito Beneccio with GMHS Schoonmaker’s cavalry charge on President Daniel Zyglowicz and Shirley Beneccio during the dedication of Fort Star during the Third Battle of Monessen's Brown Street Clock. Winchester on Friday, September 19. To commemorate the anniversary, free cake will be available to visitors to the Monessen Heritage Museum on that day. Colonel Schoonmaker, who organized the East Side Land Company, which founded and developed Monessen, received the Congressional Medal of Honor for his gallantry during the battle. The Historical Society was asked to dedicate the newly refurbished Brown Street Clock, which was placed in front of the Public Safety Building on Donner Ave. Society President Daniel Zyglowicz delivered the dedication address, in which he gave the history of the clock company and dedicated the clock as a symbol of Monessen’s industrial heritage. He asked that it be a reminder of the many immigrants, with their rich traditions and customs, who traveled across oceans to build the Valley. The Brown Street Clock Company of Monessen began in a small jewelry store at 532 Donner Ave. in 1906 with sales also conducted through the Brown Jewelry Store in Donora. A Brown Street Clock was installed in Monessen in 1909, at the corner of Fifth and Donner, in front of the Monessen Savings and Trust Company Building, where it remained for many years. Fulvia Chitester was given the honor of cutting the ribbon during this dedication, assisted by Shirley Beneccio and her son, Vito. The Beneccios came dressed in the high fashion of the Edwardian Era to symbolize the time the Brown Street Clock Company began operation. Monessen will host the 2014 Mon Valley Veterans Parade on November 8. During autumn, the Heritage Museum is hosting an exhibit dedicated to the veterans of the Mon Valley. Operating hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Come in and see the new carpeting, too! The Greater Monessen Historical Society now has a presence on You Tube. Log in to: www.youtube.com/channel/UC9FUZsueocHd4_ByCdf_T7Q. At present, we have a documentary video of George Essey narrating the history of the Syrians through our Syrian Exhibit panels. Check it out! Other videos will soon be added! We are also on Facebook under “Greater Monessen Historical Society”.
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UPCOMING CLASSES AT MCMURRAY ART LEAGUE McMurray Art League is located at in the McDowell Shops Plaza on Rt. 19 near Atria's Restaurant in Peters Township and is offering the following classes this September: September 3 - 10 a.m., 17 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. - Sue Levy, Watercolor September 9, 16, 23 - 9:30 - 3:30 - Christine Swann, Pastel Portraits, Outline and Supplies September 29, October 27, November 17 -10 a.m. 11:30 - Elaine Wertheim, Art Lecture Series October 7, 14 - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Bill Vrscak, Watercolor, Outline, Supplies October 21, 28 -10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Barry Jeter, Oil, Supplies November 4, 11 - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Tom McNickle, Watercolor Open studio painting with your friends will be held on "Open Tuesdays" throughout the year when there is no class scheduled. The cost is $3/day for members and $5/day for non-members to cover building costs. For more information, visit www.mcmurrayartleague.org.
Old World War II History Book Finds Its Proper Home By Paul Chasko
A very old World War II history book purchased at an estate sale is now in the hands of the daughter of the original owner, who was an honored serviceman – thanks to Jim Maimone and an ad in The Messenger. Jim Maimone of Eighty Four, PA purchased the text along with other items at an estate sale. The text contained information on the original owner, who was a serviceman in the European Theatre of World War II. Jim had an ad placed in the August 2014 issue of The Messenger with the name and service record of the original owner. A friend of Kathy Kelly of Pleasant Hills noticed the ad and told Kathy that the description sounded like Kathy’s father. Sure enough – Jim and Kathy got together and Jim returned the book to a descendant of the owner, which was Jim’s goal. Kathy’s father, Peter Ranich, Jr., had been a US Army serviceman, serving as a motorcycle messenger/scout attached to a tank company. He served in Normandy, northern France, the Rhineland, Ardennes and central Europe. He was awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and five Battle Stars. After being discharged he worked for a time at the Clairton US Steel works. He later qualified as a police officer and served on the Jefferson H It isn’t clear how the text made its way into the estate sale where Jim Maimone purchased it, but it finally got back to the family. All’s well that ends well.
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Monongahela Area Historical Society September Meeting Focuses on James Blaine The Monongahela Area Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 25 in the parlor room of the First Presbyterian Church, located at 609 Chess Street, Monongahela. Please enter through the Chess Street entrance. This meeting will feature Dr. Miles S. Richards of McKeesport. He will lectured is titled "James G. Blaine, the Monongahela Valley's Favorite Son." Blaine was a presidential candidate in 1876 and 1884. He was Secretary of State, U. S. Senator, and Speaker of the House. For more information about the meeting and the MAHS, visit their website at www.monongahelahistoricalsociety.com; call 724-2928247; find Monongahela Area Historical Society on Facebook, or stop by the museum at 230 West Main Street, Monongahela. MAHS Meetings are held September through May, on the 4th Thursday of the month and are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served following the speaker. Free street parking.
UPCOMING EVENTS AT JOHN K. TENER LIBRARY John K. Tener Library is located at 638 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi. For more information, call 724-483-8282 or email charlibrary@comcast.net or visit www.washlibs.org/john-k-tener. “Like” us on Facebook to receive notices of events and other happenings at the Library. The summer reading program came to an end with 130 parents and children participating in a field trip to the Carnegie Science Center. Thanks to everyone involved with our summer program. We hope that you will join us in the future. FITS (Furlough Into Service) completed the painting and outside repairs on the library windows and doors. The effort really brightened the façade. Special thanks to all volunteers and businesses who contributed to the success of the Ladies of the ‘80s Charleroi business crawl. September 1: The Library will be closed in observance of Labor Day. September 3: Friends of the John K. Tener Library will meet in the children’s section of the Library. New members are welcome to join us.
September 10: Clicks for Cash. The Washington County Community Foundation hosts its annual day of giving to support local charities. During this one-day event, each donation you make to the John K. Tener Library via www.wccfgives.org will be increased by a percentage of a bonus pool. Funding for the match pool is provided by WCCF Gives sponsors and anonymous Foundation contributors. September 18: Book Club will meet on at 5:45 p.m. For information about the book club, contact the library. October 4: Friends of the John K. Tener Library Cash Bash will be held at the North Charleroi Fire Hall. Doors open at 5 p.m. Prize drawings start at 6 p.m. There will be food, door prizes, a Chinese auction, and more. Tickets are $20/each and can be purchased by visiting the Library; contacting a Friends committee member; visiting the Library’s Facebook page and messaging the administrator; or emailing friendsofthejohnktenerlibrary@yahoo.com. You need not be present to win.
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SEPTEMBER PROGRAMS AT PETERS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY The library will be closed on Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day. The library will resume Sunday hours (12 – 4 p.m.) beginning September 7. Pencil Drawing With Oil Pastels Ages: 6 - 1. Tuesdays, September 2 – 23, 4 - 5:30 p.m. $15 plus supplies Library Couponing Club September 2 and 16, 6 - 8 p.m. Teen Afternoon Movie Ages: Grades 6-12 Friday, September 5, 4 - 6 p.m. The Amazing Spiderman Magic Tree House Book Club Ages: Grades 2 - 4 Saturday, September 6, 10 - 10:45 a.m. Tonight on the Titanic Youth Advisory Council Ages: Grades 6-12, Saturday, September 6, 11 a.m. - Noon Pretty Little Liars Book Club Ages: Grades 6-12 Saturday, September 6, 1 - 2 p.m. Pretty Little Liars Introduction To Crochet Mondays, September 8 - 29, 6:30 8:30 p.m. $30 per 4-week session Girls’ Book Club Ages: Girls in grades 3 - 6 Monday, September 8, 6 - 7 p.m. Book for discussion: White Fur Flying by Patricia MacLachlan. Books In The Movies Night Ages: Grades 6-12 Monday, September 8, 6 - 8 p.m. Book for discussion: Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Roots Genealogy Club September 9, 1 - 3 p.m. Basic Excel Spreadsheets, Part 1 Tuesday, September 9, 7 - 8:45 p.m. Cost: $5 Lensshooters Photo Club September 10, 7 - 9 p.m. Cost: $15 (annual dues) Evening Book Club For Adults Wednesday, September 10, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Book for discussion: Deep End of the Ocean by Jacquelyn Mitchard How To Take Great Photographs September 11, 18, 27 (9 a.m.) and October 2, 7 - 9 p.m. Cost: $75 Paws For Reading Ages: Grades 1 and up. Saturday, September 13, 10 - 11:20 a.m.
S.A.T. Preparation Workshop 4 Sundays, September 14 - October 5, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Cost: $190 Library Go Green Club Meeting September 15, 7 p.m. Library Stamp Club - September 16, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Basic Excel Spreadsheets, Part 2 Tuesday, September 16, 7 - 8:45 p.m. Cost: $5 Afternoon Book Club For Adults Wednesday, September 17, 1 - 2:30 p.m. Book for discussion: Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger Family Movie Nights For kids and parents of all ages Wednesday, September 17, 6 - 7:45 p.m. Library Beading Club September 17, 6 - 8 p.m. Ages: 12 and up Library Laughter Club - Thursday, September 18, 10 - 11 a.m. How To Prepare For The U.S. Citizenship Test - Saturday, September 20, 10 - 11:30 a.m. Lego Builders Club Ages: Grades 2 and older When: September 22, 6 - 7 p.m. College Financial Aid Night Monday, September 22, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Introduction To The Five Wishes Living Will - Tuesday, September 23, 1 - 2:30 p.m. Cover Letters And Resumes Tuesday, September 23, 7 - 8:45 p.m. No charge. World War II Discussion Group September 24, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. What Is A Woman’s Life Coach And Do I Need One? - Thursday, September 25, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Fall Animal Fair - Saturday, September 27, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Chinese Language For Children Ages: Grades 1 - 8 4 Saturdays, September 27 - October 18, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Cost: $35 Mystery Book Club For Adults Tuesday, September 30, 1:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Sworn to Silence by Linda Castillo Genealogical Research Tuesday, September 30, 7 - 8:45 p.m. Cost: $5
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Charleroi Rotary Club Welcomes District Governor Kessler The Charleroi Rotary Club members received a visit from 7330 District Governor Mark Kessler on Wednesday, July 23. Governor Mark was accompanied by his wife Sue and they enjoyed a productive exchange of ideas with the members regarding club activities and programs supported by Rotary International. The District Governor has President Steve Arnowitz (right) greets charged the members of all clubs in Assistant Governor Cherie Sears and his district to "have fun" while conDistrict Governor Mark Kessler. tinuing with their various projects in their communities and for the international organization. Accompanying Mr. and Mrs. Kessler was Mrs. Cherie Sears, of the California Rotary Club, who serves as the Assistant Governor for District 7330. Secretary John Helfenstein noted that he had been in touch with Vince Vaccaro regarding the annual club picnic. The date will be announced and all family members are welcome to attend. On August 6, the club welcomed new member Kevin Roberts. Reverend Roberts is the pastor of the First Baptist Church, located in North Charleroi. He has instituted many activities with his own congregation and looks forward to working with Rotary. Long-time member Robert Lettrich filled members in on some history of the Charleroi club. He noted that one of the first women to join the group was Cora Ducouer, and that allowing women to join caused some temporary discord in Rotary as it had in other service and community organizations. Also, Rotary International now has approximately 30,000 clubs located in 160 countries around the world. The discussion concluded with a reminder of the five areas of service in Rotary and a recitation of the Rotary 4-Way Test. The questions posed by this test are regarded by members as guiding principles to be utilized when making decisions within clubs as well as when conducting business between clubs. The Charleroi Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at the Back Porch restaurant in Lower Speers. Meetings begin at noon and are held in the Side Door meeting rooms. New members are welcome. For more information, contact Steve Arnowitz at 412-389-2096 or John Helfenstein at 724-494-3195.
Monongahela Farmers’ Market Adds Vendors, Prepares to Wind Down The Monongahela Farmers’ Market is in full swing. We are adding a new vendor, Jane Capane, with Canadian butter tarts, and welcoming back the PA Jelly Company, which carries canned and jarred fruits and vegetables. The market is over on September 26. We want to thank all of you who have come out to buy and support us this year. Please continue to support your local farmers, vendors and small businesses.
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October 4 Washington County & Mon Valley Heart Walk Set for Oct. 4 The Washington County and Mon Valley division of the American Heart Association has announced the 2014 Heart Walk will take place on Saturday, October 4 at CONSOL Energy Park. As the signature fundraising event for the American Heart Association, the Heart Walk promotes physical activity and hearthealthy living in a fun family environment. The Heart Walk will create hope, inspire change and celebrate success for all participants who commit to fighting cardiovascular disease and stroke in their own lives.Registration and sponsorship information are available by contacting Barbara Roth at 724-453-1004 or by visiting the website at www.heart.org/washingtonwalk.
DJ Ralph Trilli to Bring Motown Sounds to Monessen City Park Series His participation in the free entertainment series at City Park in Monessen on Sunday, September 7 will be a homecoming of sorts for Ralph Trilli. "We are very pleased that Ralph will be here to enhance the series of programs at City Park," said Monessen councilwoman Patricia Foster Bukowski of the committee coordinating events at the revitalized amphitheater at the park. "We would encourage Monessen residents to welcome him home and enjoy an afternoon of great music and fun." Trilli, co-host of Cruisin’ Sunday on WJPA in Washington, will present Motown Sounds from 2 to 5 p.m. at the September 7 event, which is free and open to the public. "We had numerous requests for a Motown celebration at our first session at the amphitheater," Bukowski. "Ralph will answer those requests in a big way." The initial event was a Doo-Wop gathering featuring oldies from the 1950s and ‘60s with DJ Dennis Wince. Between 250-275 people were in attendance. Trilli began his DJ career as a protégé of the late Jim "J.D. The D.J." Dudas in March 1983 at WESA in Charleroi. He continued that affiliation when Dudas until his death in August 2011 and made a transition to WJPA in 2000 after WESA and the station went off the air. In addition to the regular Sunday program, which also features oldies, Trilli also presents special shows on such holidays as Labor Day and the Fourth of July. His annual countdown is featured on New Year’s Day and involves a marathon of music and special contests for the listeners. Trilli also takes his talents on the road for oldies dances at clubs, fire halls and other sites in the region; class reunions, car shows and other events. He is the regular DJ for the successful oldies dances at the Stockdale Volunteer Fire Department’s social center. The amphitheater committee is headed by Matt Shorraw, president; Jackie Pierce, vice president; Karla Spangler, secretary; and Karen Lewitsky, treasurer. Other committee members include Delmar Hepple; Val Weible; and Dennis Wince. Lucille D'Alfonso and Pat Bukowski are the liasons from the Monessen City Council.
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Monessen Public Library & Cultural Center Gears Up for Library Card Sign-Up Month, Banned Books Week Monessen Public Library and Cultural Center reminds everyone that September is “Library Card Sign-Up Month.” Visit the library this month and get a library card. “Banned Books Week” is commemorated during the week of September 21-27. According to the Office for Intellectual Freedom, at least 46 of the Radcliffe Publishing Course Top 100 Novels of the 20th Century have been the target of ban attempts. The library encourages everyone to read a banned book during the month of September. Monessen Public Library and Cultural Center, in cooperation with the Greater Monessen Historical Society, presents “Memories and Movies” each Wednesday afternoon in September and October starting at 1 p.m. See award-winning movies of the past that show America’s role in keeping our country safe and listen to readings of actual letters from our boys in the military. Remember the events, people and p laces that have kept America free. Popcorn will be served. Claire McMullen will host her monthly “Beginning Genealogy” class on Saturday, September 13 at 11 a.m. in the Pennsylvania Room. The topic will be wills. She will discuss what important genealogical information can be derived from tracking down the last will and testament of an ancestor. The class is free and open to the public. Time is allotted each month for questions and answers on your own personal research. Dr. John K. Folmar, Emeritus Professor of History at California University of Pennsylvania and President of the Mon Valley River Buffs Association, will the guest
speaker for the September meeting of the Mon Valley Genealogy Forum, on Monday, September 15. He will cover migration over water routes and how it affected genealogy by moving groups of people from one area to another. The session is open to the public and will be held in the Reading Area of the library. Light refreshments will be served. Fall Storytime sessions will begin on Monday, September 22 at 6 p.m. in the upstairs Children’s Room. The theme for September 22 is “Back to School” and has a pencil case craft. On Monday, September 29, the theme will be “Wind Chimes.” Stop by the library and pick up a schedule of children’s activities for the rest of the year. The library welcomes the next generation of your library’s digital collection with Overdrive e-books! We’ve made it faster and more intuitive to connect to the books you love. Through the Westmoreland Library Network, OVERDRIVE is available to valid cardholders who are registered at Monessen Public Library. Visit the OVERDRIVE eBook center here: westmoreland.lib.overdrive.com . Call the library for more information about e-books. The Mon Valley Art Club will hold their annual art show in the library during September. Check the library web page or Facebook page for details. Monessen Public Library and Cultural Center will be closed on Monday, September 1 for the observance of Labor Day. Winter hours resume the week of September 7, with the extension of Saturday hours being open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Save the Date! West Newton Prepares for 6th Annual Roctober Car Cruise The 6th Annual Roctober Car Cruise will be held on Saturday, October 4 from 12- 4 p.m. at 501 Vine Street Park, West Newton. Registration begins at 11 a.m. and entry fee is $5. There will be dash plaques and goody bags for the first 100 registrants. We will have 35 trophies awarded by a panel of judges and a cash award and special plaque donated by Area 51 Auto. We have a new category this year - "The Kids Class." Bring your prized electric ride or wheeled vehicle for all to see. Make sure to bring your chair or tent and kick back and relax to the sounds of DJ Glenn Raymer. Also don't miss the terrific Octoberfest foods, gift baskets, 50/50, TV auction, and lucky lottery board. The gym will be open for indoor dining. The event will be held rain or shine. If there’s rain, bring a photo of your ride to display on the wall of fame for judging. Come early to make sure you get a chance to dine on our homemade cabbage rolls, pierogies, and apple pie. For questions, give us a call at 724-872-0100. All proceeds benefit Downtown West Newton Inc. - your organization for hometown revitalization and farmers market!
Simeral Square Gets Ready for Fall Festival, Continues Farmers’ Market Simeral Square continues, through September, to host a weekly farmers’ market and evening entertainment. On September 13, an arts and crafts show will feature local talent. The swing duo, Bumper-Jacksons, will return on September 20 and be moved to an 11 a.m. time slot. The Fall Festival, the season’s finale, will be held on September 27 with a special puppet show performed by Holden Puppets at 11 a.m. The Simeral Square Farmers’ Markets are held from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. every Saturday, and Arts in the Park evening entertainment starts at 6 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the outdoors! If you would like to be a sponsor of Simeral Square Arts in the Park performances, please call 724-872-0100 or email dwninc@comcast.net. For more information about Simeral Square, go to www.dwni.org, find us on facebook.com/DowntownWN or follow us at twitter.com/Simeral_Square.
Tom Clark MotorSports 2014 Fall Kick-Off Car and Bike Cruise Tom Clark MotorSports will hold the 2014 Fall Kick-Off Car and Bike Cruise on Saturday, September 20 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at their location, 4588 Route 51, Belle Vernon. There will be a DJ, dash plaques, trophies, 50/50, giveaways, and door prizes. All cars and bikes welcome to this family event. Free admission. There is a $1 entry fee per car/bike and $5 entry fee to be eligible for trophies and giveaways per car/bike. For more information, contact Ron or Emerson at 412-929-7333 or tomclarkmotorsports.com or visit www.carcruises.com.
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West Newton Community Festival Announces Contests
Community Day at St. David's in Venetia
West Newton Community Festival is pleased to announce the following contests. For more information, please contact Cheryl Russell at 724-8728697. For entry forms and complete rules, please visit our Messenger website at www.messengerpaper.com or the WNCF website at www.WestNewtonFestival.com.
For the third year, St. David’s Episcopal Church on East McMurray Road in Venetia invites the community to attend an end-of-season picnic. This year’s event is scheduled for Sunday, September 14, from 12 to 2 p.m. Bring friends and family or come on your own to enjoy a summer meal of hot dogs, hamburgers, veggie burgers, salads, grilled vegetables, snacks and desserts. There are also bouncy houses for the kids, as well as bocce for both kids and adults. And who doesn’t enjoy time to just sit back and chat with friends – both old and new! Please join your neighbors for a final summer party in front of St. David’s.
Children’s Pet Contest and Parade Sunday, September 7 beginning at 12:45 p.m. Judging and parade lineup will form at the Baptist Church at Sixth & Vine beginning at noon. This event is proudly sponsored by Hope’s Veterinary Hospital. Creatively dress your animal or show off his/her talents. Pets will be judges in the following categories: Biggest; Smallest; Skinniest; Fattest; Waggiest Tail; Biggest Smile; Most Talented; Best Costume; Most Original Costume; and Ugliest Pet. Open to children 12 and under. Entry fee is $1 per pet/child. You must register by September 6.
2014 Mingo Creek County Park Announces Fall Hayrides The Washington County Department of Parks & Recreation will be offering group hayrides this fall in Mingo Creek County Park. Dates are Friday, October 10, Saturday, October 11 , Friday, October 17, Saturday, October 18, Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25. The Friday evening hayrides are available from 5 - 8 p.m. Hayrides scheduled on Saturday, October 11 are available from 6 - 8 p.m. Hayrides schedule for Saturday, October 18 and 25 are available from 1 - 8 p.m. Hayrides are approximately 50 minutes in length. The haywagon can accommodate approximately 25 people/hour. The use of a picnic shelter and a fire circle for two hours before or after the scheduled hayride is also provided. The cost is $50 per hayride. Hayrides book quickly. Call the Washington County Parks & Recreation Office at 724-228-6867 for available times and information about scheduling a hayride in Mingo Creek County Park. Mingo Creek Park is located 12 miles east of Washington off of Route 136.
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Adult Pet Contest and Parade Sunday, September 7 beginning at 12:45 p.m. Judging and parade lineup will form at the Baptist Church at Sixth & Vine beginning at noon. This event is proudly sponsored by Hope’s Veterinary Hospital. Creatively dress your animal or show off his/her talents. Pets will be judges in the following categories: Biggest; Smallest; Skinniest; Fattest; Waggiest Tail; Biggest Smile; Most Talented; Best Costume; Most Original Costume; and Ugliest Pet. Open to anyone 13 and older. Entry fee is $1 per pet/person. You must register by September 6. Children’s All Wheels Contest and Parade Saturday, September 6 beginning at 4:30 p.m. Judging and parade lineup will form at the Baptist Church at Sixth & Vine beginning at 3:45 p.m. This event is proudly sponsored by The West Newton Bicycle Shop. Creatively decorate anything with wheels (non-gasoline powered vehicles) to compete in one of the following judged categories: Most Patriotic; Most Original; Most Colorful; Overall Biggest; Overall Smallest; and Best Movie Theme. Open to children 14 and under. No entry fee required. You must register by September 5.
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Trucks, Tractors & Trolleys Event Returns to the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum will hold its annual Trucks, Tractors & Trolleys event on Sunday, September 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors can see dozens of classic tractors, pickup trucks, delivery vehicles, and modern construction and commercial vehicles. Visitors can ride three different trolleys (running every 15 minutes) and tour the Trib Total Media Trolley Display Building, which houses nearly three dozen streetcars, and the Restoration Shop. This is the third year that the museum has teamed with the Washington & Greene County Antique Tractor Association for Trucks, Tractors & Trolleys. The tractors were a popular addition to previous shows. There will also be a World War II encampment with uniformed interpreters and informational exhibits and numerous artifacts. There will be a food and ice cream vendor on-site, and visitors can enjoy the picnic area while DJ Fritz plays a variety of music. Families can check out the East Penn Traction Club’s model train display and also take advantage of the children’s play area, which includes face-painting, Thomas and Chuggington play tables, and play trolley car 225. The museum welcomes those would like to display a vehicle during the show. Pre-registration is not required and there is no fee, though contributions are welcome. Vehicles should arrive before 10 a.m., with the first 50 arrivals receiving a dash plaque. All registrants receive two complimentary tickets and will also be randomly entered to win cash prizes and museum merchandise. Admission rates are $10 adults, $9 seniors (62+), $7 children (3-15) and free for children under 3. Admission includes all exhibits and activities; the Trolley Era introductory film and exhibits; unlimited trolley rides; a tour of the Trib Total Media Trolley Display Building; and the museum store. To reach the Museum, take I-79 to Exit 41 Racetrack Road and follow the blue signs approximately four miles to the Museum. For further information, call 724-228-9256 or visit www.patrolley.org.
DWNI Announces Quilt Raffle Fundraiser Come on out and help support Downtown West Newton Inc. by purchasing a ticket for a wonderful Amish-inspired king-size homemade quilt by Jane. Also included is $100 cash for a fun night out. The winning number is taken from the 7 p.m. PA lottery on Sunday, September 28, 2014. Each ticket contains 2 three-digit numbers and cost $5. All proceeds raised help fund DWNI activities for the community. Tickets can be purchased at the West Newton Simeral Square Farmers’ Market every Saturday as well as at Gary's Chuck Wagon on South Second St. or from any DWNI member. Our office number is 724-8720100 - call if you have any questions.
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Save the Date! Announcing the 13th Annual Peters Township Bowling Fundraiser The 13th Annual Peters Township Bowling Fundraiser will be held Sunday, October 19 at the Meadows Racetrack Bowling Lanes, 210 Racetrack Rd., Washington. Registration will begin at 11:15 a.m. and the bowling is set to start at 11:30 a.m. All profits go to Angels' Place. $25/person (without sponsorship) $50 in sponsorships and you will bowl for free $500 in sponsorships and your team of 6 will bowl for free This event includes beverages, shoes, pizza and great prizes. A cash bar is available. If you would like to donate gift baskets, auction items or cash, please contact us. For more information, contact Wayne Thompson at 412-874-8888 or Diane Page at 724941-6958 or visit www.peterstownshipreferrals.com.
Belle Vernon Area Reality Tour Takes Teens on Dramatic Journey with Teen “Addict” to Combat Drug Use The Belle Vernon Area Reality Tour will present their first reality tour on Monday, September 8, 6 to 9 p.m. at the Belle Vernon Area High School, 425 Crest Ave., Belle Vernon. The Reality Tour Drug Prevention Program was created by Norma Norris of Butler, PA in 2003 and is now promoted through the non-profit CANDLE, Inc. The Belle Vernon Area Reality Tour has purchased the Reality Tour Program for use in Westmoreland County. The tour is recommended for children ages 10 and up when accompanied by a parent. Advance registration is necessary, as space is limited. Parental consent is also required. Participants will follow the fate of a fictitious teen addicted to drugs. The tour includes an arrest and prison experience as well as dramatic emergency room overdose scene and funeral scene. A narrative by the “addict” precedes each scene and includes the constant reminder to the audience that, “I’m just like
you.” Each attendee will be given a drug abuse profile to adopt during the program, so that participants can become familiar with difference addictive drugs as well as gateway drugs. At times, attendees share their “story” of addiction in small group settings. Participants will have an opportunity to talk with an addict in recovery at end of the program. Attendees can commit to a drug-free life by tracing their handprint on the Reality Tour banner. The Reality Tour was developed as a response to the rising drug use among teens who mistakenly then they won’t become addicted. Pre-registration for the Belle Vernon Area Reality Tour program is required and registration forms are available at www.realitytour.org. Upcoming Belle Vernon Area Reality Tour dates are September 8, October 13, November 10, December 8, January 12, February 9, March 9, and April 13. For more information, email bellevernonarearealitytour@gmail.com.
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Harmony Singers Launch New Season The Harmony Singers of Pittsburgh, a South Hills choral group, will launch its 2014-2015 season on Tuesday, September 2 at 7 p.m. with an ice cream social for returning and prospective members. The event will take place at the Brightwood Christian Church, 5044 West Library Road, Bethel Park. Weekly rehearsals are held at the church during the concert year. The Harmony Singers will perform songs from their recent show, titled “The Eyes Have It”, on Wednesday, September 10 at 7: 30 p.m. at the South Park Theatre. Admission is $8. The theatre is located at the intersection of Corrigan Drive and Brownsville Road in South Park. The group is selling Macy’s “Shop for the Cause” discount coupons good for purchases on Saturday, August 23, 2014. The Harmony Singers perform a wide variety of music - Broadway, rock ‘n’ roll, patriotic and pop tunes. The group is available to perform for civic, social, church, or business organizations. New members are welcome to join the Harmony Singers. All voices are needed. Performance experience and the ability to read music are preferred but not required. For information about the group or to reserve them for an event, call 412-833-6341 or visit www.harmonysingers.org.
Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce Prepares for Halloween Parade The Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the annual Halloween Parade on Wednesday, October 22. The Ringgold High School Marching Ram Band will be featured. All vehicles in the parade must have a Halloween theme or be pulling a float. Strict limitations will be enforced along the parade route including: no dirt bikes, motorcycles or quads. All children who walk in the parade in costume will receive a treat bag with items donated by local businesses. Preliminary judging will take place at the reviewing stand at Third and Main Street. To be eligible for prize money, you must report to the Aquatorium for final judging. Cash prizes will be awarded to finalists. Line up at 6 p.m. in Chess Park. The parade begins promptly at 6:30 p.m. Monetary donations for the parade are now being accepted and may be mailed to the Monongahela Chamber office, 212 West Main, Monongahela. For more information, call 724-258-5919.
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Rep. Kortz to Host Shredding Event in West Mifflin September 20 State Rep. Bill Kortz, D-Allegheny, will host a free community shredding event on Saturday, September 20 from 10 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of the West Mifflin No. 3 Volunteer Fire Co., 3722 Rodeo Dr. Participants are invited to bring unneeded paper items to be shredded for disposal, including old bills, health records and financial records, as well as any other paper items of a personal nature. Items will be shredded for free. For more information, please contact Kortz’s constituent service office at 412-466-1940.
Free Square Dance Fun Night Planned in Mt. Lebanon Peanut Squares Square Dance Club is sponsoring a free night of square dancing for those who would like to learn and experience square dancing. It is Thursday, September 18, from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. at Southminster Presbyterian Church at 799 Washington Road, Mt Lebanon. No experience, costumes or partner required. Kids from 9 to 90 welcomed. Refreshments will be served. Come check us out. For more information, call Ruth at 412-221-1192 or Paul at 412-735-2423.
Monongahela’s Fall Fleatique in Need of Vendors and Crafters The Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 3rd Annual Fall Fleatique on the Mon on Saturday, October 4 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. along Main Street, Route 88 through Monongahela and New Eagle. This is the largest street sale in Southwestern PA, three miles long and attended by thousands. It includes businesses, homeowners and churches. It is worth the trip and easy to find - rain or shine with free parking and free admission. We are in need of antique and food vendors and crafters. Visit our website for vendor forms or contact Dorothea Pemberton at 724-258-5919 or macc15063@verizon.net. The application deadline is September 29, 2014. Booth spaces for antique, craft and flea market vendors are 15” for $25. Food vendor spaces are 20”.
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Washington Co. District Attorney’s Office Responds to Community Epidemic of Prescription and Illegal Drug Use Gene Vittone, district attorney, Washington County will be the featured speaker at the 8th Annual Town Hall Meeting sponsored by the Monongahela Area Revitalization Corporation, 7 p.m. on Monday September 15 at the Monongahela Fire Hall, 443 West Main Street, Monongahela. As district attorney, Mr. Vittone is working with local law enforcement to increase and enhance the drug taskforce operations. In addition to the featured speaker, invited participants include Carroll Township Chief of Police Paul Brand, and Brian Tempest, Chief of Police over Monongahela, New Eagle, and Finleyville. Anthony M. Lombardi, President and CEO Emeritus of Monongahela Valley Hospital, returns as moderator. The public is invited to attend and to participated in a question and answer period following the presentation. Light refreshments will be served. This event is presented with support from Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services. For more information, contact Amy Brown 724-258-3930 and visit the Monongahela Area Revitalization Corporation (MARC) Facebook page.
Wine Tasting Event Scheduled in Washington for Sept. 26 The Bradford House Museum, in partnership with The Washington Winery and Chicco Baccello, will be holding its first wine tasting event on Friday September 26 from 5 – 7 p.m. at the museum, 175 S. Main Street, Washington. Tickets are $25/person in advance or $30 at the door. Register at The Washington Winery, 415 S. Main St. or mail payment (with name, email address and phone number) to: Bradford House Historical Association, PO Box 537, Washington, PA 15301. Ticket includes wine sampling, 18th century appetizers, a house tour and a glass of wine. Local author A. Parker Burroughs will be present to sign his new book, Washington County Murder & Mayhem. Violinist Anthony D'Orazio will be performing 18th century music. The event is being sponsored by RG Johnson. All proceeds benefit the Bradford House Museum. You must be 21 years of age to attend. For more information, contact Angela at 724-222-WINE or Tracie at tracielib@comcast.net. Visit www.bradfordhouse.org for details.
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Trolley Meet Scheduled at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum has a special two-day event Friday, September 12 and Saturday, September 13 starting at 10 a.m. each day. It is designed for trolley fans and trolley modelers, featuring a large awardwinning, custom-built layout by members of the East Penn Traction Club. A number of vendors catering to model trolley enthusiasts and trolley fans will also be available as well as special trolley operations. Admission is $25 for adults, $19 for children (ages 3-15), and children under 3 are free. Admission includes both days of activities (Friday and Saturday) which includes special exhibits and trolley operations, a program Friday night and a night photo session on Saturday night. This year, the Museum celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the first three streetcars arriving at the museum site in February 1954. The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum opened to the public nine years later in 1963 in order to communicate the story of Pennsylvania’s Trolley Era. Currently, the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum has 50 historic electric railway vehicles and is maintained and operated by over 150 volunteers and a small paid staff. The museum is open to the public from April 4 through December 14. Hours are Friday (10 a.m. -4 p.m.), Saturday and Sunday (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.) during April and May, September- December. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day the museum is open10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday to Friday and10 a.m. -5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. For group tours and educational field trips, please call or email for more information. Check our website for a listing of all 2014 special events. The museum also offers fabulous birthday and all occasion parties in addition to the popular Operator for an Hour program. Directions: From Pittsburgh, take I-79 to exit 41, Race Track Road, or take US Route 19 to Race Track Road, or from the South take I-79 to exit 40 Meadow Lands and then follow the signs approximately 3 miles to the museum. For more information, call 724-228-9256 or visit the website at www.patrolley.org.
Kick Off September with Tailgate Soup Kick off September with some ‘Tailgate Soup’ from the Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God. The menu for the soup takeout fundraiser on Wednesday, September 17, includes a hearty tailgate soup made with kielbasa and potatoes, as well as wedding soup and chicken chili for $5/quart. Orders must be placed no later than Thursday, September 11 at 412-885-7232 or info@osfprov.org. Soup orders can be picked up on Wednesday, September 17 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Sisters’ Motherhouse, located at 3603 McRoberts Road in Pittsburgh’s South Hills. Wedding, their most popular soup, is offered every month with two other rotating seasonal selections. The soup menu is available on the events page of www.osfprov.org, or by calling 412-885-7232. Soup patrons looking for unique gifts may visit the Sisters’ Gift Shoppe, which is open during takeout pick-up, as well as weekdays from 1 – 3 p.m. Franciscan Blend fair trade coffee is also available at the Motherhouse and sold during soup pick-up. Franciscan Blend is $9.99 for a 12oz. bag. Coffee selection includes regular, chocolate-cherry, hazelnut and French vanilla. Decaffeinated versions of the regular and hazelnut are also available. All proceeds from soup, coffee and craft sales benefit the Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God.
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Washington County Motorcycle Rally Benefits Leukemia Patient By Paul Chasko
The rumble of big bikes was heard throughout Washington County on August 2nd from a bike rally sponsored by the Hackett Club in Venetia. Funds raised from the rally benefited Meighan Cale, who is fighting leukemia. The run took longer than three hours, Bikers begin their run through Washington County. with stops along the way at service clubs open and sympathetic to the cause. Members of the Hackett Club prepared lunch for the bikers and guests. There was also a Chinese auction at the club. A patrol car and officer from the Washington County Sherriff’s Department was on hand to lead the motorcade through Washington County. Lots of good folks stepped up to help out in a good cause. If you’d like to help out, please send donations to: Meighan Cale , c/o Hackett Club, 118 Brawdy Street, Venetia, PA 15367
South Park Women’s Club to Sponsor 21st Annual Craft Show The South Park Women’s Club will be sponsoring their 21st Annual Craft Show at the Home Economics Building in the South Park Fairgrounds on Saturday, October 4 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. This year’s show will feature over 50 skilled crafters filling both inside and outside the building. They will be offering a wide variety of unique home-made craft items. Many of the crafters are new to the show, so there will be an unique selection for our shoppers. In addition to the crafts, the Women’s Club will have a huge bake sale, refreshments, raffles and a Chinese auction. Admission is free. Come, shop and stay for lunch!
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Let's Talk Real Estate by ROGER DOLANCH Broker/Owner
Three Simple Investor Rules Most local real estate investors are average folks. They don’t have millions of dollars, well-connected friends, or an excess of free time. However, they do invest in real estate, which makes them different than other folks. Here are three simple investor rules that they follow: 1. Learn Selectively - Learning how to buy that first investment property can be overwhelming. When investing in real estate, there are lots of different niches you can get into (single-family homes, multifamily properties, commercial retail stores, etc.) but you don’t need to master them all. In the same regard, there are many different strategies you can choose (long-term buy-and-hold, house flipping, etc.) but you don’t need to know them, either. You simply need to pick one niche and one strategy and learn about those. For example, you might be interested in buying
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small multifamily properties, like duplexes, and hanging on to them until retirement. Suddenly, the vast amount of information out there becomes a lot smaller, and it’s easier to find the information you need. Additionally, once you narrow your focus of learning to one niche or strategy, it’s easier to find individuals who have experience in that kind of investing. You can ask people if they know anyone who is a landlord of small multifamily properties – and then meet with that investor to learn. 2. Start Small - The second rule of investing for regular folks is to start small. You may want to acquire millions of dollars in real estate, but that million-dollar portfolio starts with one single purchase. Perhaps it’s your goal to buy ten single-family houses over the next five years. You can buy one this year, while learning how the process works. The year after, you buy two. Each year, you become more familiar with the process and can buy more properties. The great part about this kind of learning is that it happens naturally. The knowledge and experience will come slowly, so let it. Starting small is not only necessary – it’s a good thing. 3. Buy Only the Best Deals - Would you rather own ten properties that broke even each month, or own one property that generates $1,000 per month? Hopefully you picked the one property, because wealth is built buying great deals. When you start
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shopping for your next real estate deal, focus on buying the best deals. Remember: Quality over quantity. Look for properties in good neighborhoods that provide good monthly cash flow. Estimate the future potential of a property carefully and conservatively: If you think you might spend $50 per month on repairs, you should double that just to be safe. Not sure how much the property will rent for? Aim low – and if it turns out better than you estimated you can celebrate. Nervous about the tax increase in your city? Plan for the worst-case scenario. Buying the best deals allows you to spend less time managing properties, gives you less stress while owning them, and helps you build wealth faster. Remember: Quality over quantity. You don’t need to be brilliant, rich, or connected to invest in real estate. Instead, you just need to follow these rules. Learning selectively can help you get off the couch and investing with less hassle, starting small can keep you from getting overwhelmed, and buying amazing deals will help ensure you achieve your financial goals. Finleyville 724-348-7470 Belle Vernon 724-929-2180 McMurray 724-941-8680
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Domestic Violence Services of SWPA Seeks Volunteers, Plans 9th Annual Dinner Each year, over 3 million children witness domestic violence in their homes. As these children start the new school year, let us help them to start it from a safe home. Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA provides safe shelter and support services for victims of domestic violence and their children. All services are free and confidential. For more information, call 724-2239190 in Washington County, 724852-2463 in Greene County, 724439-9500 in Fayette County, or 1800-791-4000. Calls are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Would you like a speaker for your school’s next PTOmeeting? The Education and Training Department of Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA is available to discuss a variety of topics and can tailor the presentation to meet your needs. To schedule a speaker, contact us in Washington County at 724-223-5477, in Greene County at 724-852- 2373, and in Fayette County at 724-437-2530. Let us show you ways to help our schools and homes become safer places for our children.
Looking for a way to help others? Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA is looking for volunteers willing to help us at our Washington, Greene, or Fayette county locations. Our next volunteer training class starts in the fall and will be held at our Administrative Office in Washington. Call Lisa Hannum at 724-223-5477 for more details. Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA is hosting its 9th annual Peace Begins at Home Dinner. It will be an evening filled with food, music and good company. The dinner will be held on Wednesday, October 15 at the DoubleTree by Hilton - Meadow Lands. There will be a cash bar at 6 p.m. with dinner being served at 7 p.m. Ticket and silent auctions will be held throughout the evening. Reservations are $60/person and must be received by October 1. Program ads and sponsorship opportunities are also available. For more information, please contact the Administrative Office of Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA at 724-223-5481.
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Dr. Rick Saccone Continues to Serve the People of Pennsylvania Rick Saccone has been hard at work in Harrisburg defending the taxpayers in the 39th District and facing our biggest problems head on with solid solutions. Dr. Saccone, who holds a Ph.D. in international relations from Pitt, brought diverse experiences to government. “I have been a military officer, a businessman, and an international diplomat. Those experiences left me with a unique skill set, and I was determined to use those skills to fix the problems in state government,” he noted. Saccone immediately faced severe budget problems. “I knew it would be tough because the previous administration had spent us into an enormous deficit. We closed a $4 billion dollar hole by cutting spending for the first time in 40 years,” he stated. “We have passed four balanced budgets, on time, for the first time in eight years without increasing taxes or borrowing. We also addressed waste and fraud by removing ineligible people from the Medicare rolls and requiring drug testing for welfare recipients.” Representative Saccone has also been an advocate for the second amendment – the right to bear arms – and pro-life cause. “I am privileged to lead the fight to preserve and enhance our second amendment rights,” he said, adding, “I’m also honored to be endorsed by several
pro-life organizations.” Saccone’s availability to the public has been unprecedented.He hosts numerous town hall meetings and attends well over 200 community events every year. He also publishes frequent newsletters. “They’re full of information on the issues being discussed in our state legislature,” he said. Detailed information is available on the web, either at his official web site or on Facebook. Saccone also gives credit to his staff for keeping him in the loop, saying, “My office staff has rendered the highest quality constituent service and I have received high praise for their work.” Representative Saccone says he is not finished yet: “We accomplished much, but we have more important issues ahead of us. Over 90% of you support reducing the size of the legislature and I cosponsored that bill, which has passed the House twice. Property tax is still the number one issue, and I will continue to push for property tax reform and pension reform, which is driving up property taxes.” Dr. Saccone is a veteran, law enforcement officer, businessman, college professor and author of nine books. His qualifications are matched only by his accomplishments. He appeals to his public by stating, “I hope you will allow me to continue to serve you until the issues important to you are solved.”
Card Party and Game Night to Benefit West Newton Little House Association The West Newton Little House Association is sponsoring a card party and game night with a salad bar on Wednesday, September 24 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the West Newton VFW Social Hall, located at 117 South Water Street in West Newton. The ticket price is $10, with the proceeds benefitting the Little House (the meeting place for Girl Scouts since 1938). For further information, please contact Debbie at 724-872-7937.
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Valley Art Club Schedules Juried Art Show for September Local artists of the Valley Art Club invite the public to an exhibition of their art work at the Monessen Library. A special opening reception is to be held at the library on Sunday, September 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. Those attending will enjoy refreshments provided by the members. The highlight of this event will be the awarding of prizes for various categories of the art on display, including best oil and acrylic, best watercolor, best other media, best valley scene and, of course, best of show. It is anticipated that there will be well over 150 pieces submitted by the 22 members in many of these media. Several other divisions of subjects will also be awarded prizes. This year's theme is "What Makes You Happy." This is the 72nd year the club has been exhibiting and the third year being hosted by the Monessen Library. Also, this year, the show will be available for viewing for three full weeks during library hours until October 10. The judge for this event is Bill Luconti, owner of his own graphic design company, Luconti Designs, in Pittsburgh. After graduating from the Ivy School of Professional Art, he has had extensive experience in the graphic design field working with corporations throughout the region. The club is honored to have his expertise for this year's show.
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Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team Kicks Off Fundraising Campaign In an effort to save more animals, the Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team (PAART) is launching a fundraising campaign with a goal of $25,000. The money will be used to fund additional flights to transport rescued animals to their new homes, purchase food and supplies for needy shelters, and grow their outreach and educational programs. The campaign officially kicked off on Indiegogo.com on July 13 and will run for 45 days, until September 11, 2014. The campaign page can be found at http://igg.me/at/paart and includes stories, pictures, and videos and will continually be updated with new information about PAART rescue missions and success stories. The reward for the top donation level is a personalized original acrylicon-canvas painting by Pittsburgh pop artist Burton Morris. Other rewards include a PAART flight suit, puppy prize pack, recognition on their Facebook page, and the ability to sponsor a whole mission or save one dog. 100% of donations will go directly to helping to save animals and PAART is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization so donations may be taxdeductible.
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Memorial Service Scheduled to Mark 50th Anniversary of Finleyville Fire Truck Accident Pastor Kevin Young of First Presbyterian Church of Finleyville has announced that a memorial service will be held, in conjunction with the regular worship service, at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 14 at the church, located at 3595 Washington Ave. in Finleyville for the three members of Finleyville Volunteer Fire Department who perished as a result of an accident while responding to a call 50 years ago. On September 13, 1964, while responding to assist at a fire at the old Company Store in Hill Station, the fire truck, carrying a full crew, went off the roadway and rolled on a bend on Bebout Road in Peters Township. Finleyville firemen Arvin Kegel, John Stark and Roy Simmons lost their lives while other members on the truck sustained injuries ranging from minor to life-changing. The incident has been deemed as the most tragic event to ever occur in the history of this small Washington County community. The service is open to the public and all are welcome to attend. A luncheon will be served immediately following in the social hall of Finleyville Fire Department.
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Monessen Organizations to Sponsor Spaghetti Dinner The Monessen/Rostraver Rotary and Knights of Columbus - 954 Monessen Council are partnering to host a spaghetti dinner on Sunday, September 21 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, located at 1925 Grand Ave. in Monessen. Cost of the meal, which includes spaghetti, meatballs, tossed salad, dessert and coffee, is $8 for adults and $5 for children. Tickets can be purchased in advance from members of the two groups or at the door. Dine-in or take-out meals are available. For more information, call Ron Vivio at 724-684-7394 or Gerald Stasicha 724929-7160. Monies generated from the event are used by the Rotary to support scholarships for high school seniors at Monessen and Belle Vernon high schools, and for special projects by the Knights of Columbus.
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M.H.S. Class of 1969 Celebrates 45th Year Reunion
The M.H.S. Class of '69 held their 45th year reunion on Saturday, August 2 at Mingo Creek Park. The two-day event was kicked off with a Friday night pre-reunion "Mixer" party at The Bar, located at 131 W. Main St. in Monongahela. The classmates enjoyed an evening of good food, good people, and meeting and greeting our former classmates. On Saturday, there was a picnic at Mingo Creek Park. It was a fun day for all. The meal was catered by Spring House Market, located in Eighty Four. They provided on-site grilling, and the food was excellent and enjoyed by all. Master of Ceremony Jack Withrow, who was also senior class president, led everyone through the scheduled events of the day. The class joined in song to sing "Our Alma Mater" which was led by Joellen Sharp-Borton, Diane BoalCersosimo, and Debbie RobisonHarn. The class gave a tribute to our deceased classmates, and as their names were read by Jack, there was a ringing of a bell, followed by a brief moment of silence. There was a raffle of a Steelers Fan Sock Monkey, created by our own Cathy Vancik. Marlise Gabig-Yeatter was the lucky winner. The proceeds have been donated to The American Cancer Society, in honor of all our
deceased classmates, friends and family whose lives were forever changed by cancer, and to our cancer survivors. There was an awards ceremony, giving special thanks to the reunion helpers: Nancy Miklos-Beatty, Debbie Short-Germeo, Kathy Halverson-Haight, Barbara CasertaZampan, Debbie Robison-Harn, Jack Withrow, M.C., and Chuck Ott, D.J. They were all provided with certificates of appreciation. Certificates were also given to Debbie ShortGermeo, Debbie Robison-Harn, and Kathy Halverson-Haight, winners of the Refer a Classmate contest. John Hesse got the award for traveling the furthest to attend the reunion, traveling 2,600 miles! Barb CasertaZampan and James Paver were awarded ‘early bird’ certificates for being the first to send in their reunion dues. And a ‘turtle’ award was awarded to the person who was the last to send in reunion dues before the deadline. This 'honor' was awarded to Shirley Pager. We enjoyed music from our era as well as current music, provided by Chuck Ott from the class of '67. All in all, it was a fun day for all. Our next reunion will be for our 50th year, when the Class of '69 turns 69. Hope to see everyone there!
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Summer Fun Enjoyed by All, Courtesy of Finleyville Fire Department
Big Jim – looking cool as he works the grill at the food tent.
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Members of the Finleyville American Legion post 613 run the Big Wheel Booth.
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In the final days of July, the Finleyville Volunteer Fire Department (FVFD) went all-out to bring a lot of summer fun to the surrounding community. They sponsored the 2014 six-day FVFD Carnival, highlighted with a parade at mid-week and fireworks on Friday to climax carnival week. This year, for a change, there was no rain during carnival week. The FVFD carnival is the highlight of summer in the UnionFinley Area. There, you find great food, games of chance, rides, music, your friends and neighbors, and a lot of folks you’ve never seen before – the event draws folks from the South Hills and Upper Mon Valley as well as the Union-Finley
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area.The carnival grounds were packed with fun-seekers the entire week. Many man-hours go into this event each summer, and thanks go out to the members of the FVFD, their families, and other helpers for a great summer event. The parade on Wednesday was outstanding and the fireworks were great. Go to our website gallery at www.messengerpaper.com for more photos of this event.
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Business & Merchant News News and Events from the Peters Township Chamber Please Welcome Our New Members • District Attorney Gene Vittone • Loughman Guitar Instruction • SpringHill Suites Mt. Lebanon • Washington County Commissioners Diana Irey-Vaughan, Larry Maggi & Harlan Shober • 9Round Fitness & Kickboxing
Upcoming Events September 10 After Hours at Miller's Ace Hardware October 18 - Chamber Chase 5K Walk/Run November 13 - Pittsburgh Area Chambers Networking Lunch
Recent Ribbon Cuttings in Peters Twp.
Sirena’s Taco Joint & Bar
Clifford Milowicki Physical Therapy
For more information, contact the Peters Township Chamber at 724-941-6345 or e-mail us at info@peterstownshipchamber.com
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2014 New Teacher Welcome Luncheon PHOTO CREDIT: SHELLY BELCHER, PETERS TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT
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MACC August Business of the Month is RadioEar
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Thursday, Sept. 4 4-6 p.m. Mononahela Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to name RadioEar as its August Business of the Month. RadioEar was founded as a hearing aid manufacturer in 1924 in Pittsburgh by E. A. Meyers. RadioEar developed a reputation as one of the highest quality hearing aids available and was quite successful. In 1955, a modern facility and lab was built on Valleybrook Road, and at the peak of production, RadioEar employed well over 100 people. In the 1970s the hearing aid manufacturing industry had rapidly become monopolized by a handful of large operations, making it difficult for a small independent manufacturer like RadioEar to compete. However a device developed by RadioEar in 1948, the bone conduction transducer, had become a significant tool for diagnosing hearing ailments, and soon became RadioEar’s most important product. By 1982, after many years of
shrinking hearing aid sales, the company was taken over by three longtime employees; Harold Holsopple, Andrew Kriceri, and Walter Piroth. They soon eliminated the manufacturing and sale of hearing aids and became the sole manufacturer of the bone conduction transducer. RadioEar was reorganized as a much smaller company and moved its production facility to its current location in New Eagle. Today this device is known as the B71 bone transducer. It is the definitive industry standard of bone conduction hearing measurement; it is a critical diagnostic tool and it has no equal. After more than 30 years this device is still completely fabricated and hand-assembled here in New Eagle and is shipped to audiometer manufacturers all over the world. Harold, Andy, and Walt have since retired and the company is now a division of the Diagnostic Group of Minneapolis, Minnesota, which is in turn part of William Demant Holdings Group, based in Denmark.
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Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Members Monongahela Valley Country Club Sheri Antol 1188 Country Club Road Monongahela, PA 15063 724-258-3345 www.monvalleycc.com Golf Course
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GRC August Business of the Month is Tri-County Chem-Dry On October 11, 2012, DJ Belczyk officially took ownership of his two franchises - TriCounty and Allegheny Chem-Dry - from previous owners, Walt and Diane Bianchi. In nearly two years, DJ has found owning his own business just as rewarding as it can be tough. He has learned the old adage that says, "When you work for someone else you work overtime, but when you work for yourself you work ALL the time," to be very true. The Chem-Dry system uses not only green-certified, non-toxic cleaning solutions, but also offers the fastest drying times in the entire industry. Chem-Dry can promise customers a 1- to 3-hour drying time on carpet vs. the competitors, who note it takes 8 to 24 hours for carpets to dry and who do not use green-certified, non-toxic products. The green certification might not mean a lot to some of the customers, but when DJ and the technicians are elbow-deep in these cleaners for the majority of the day, working with safe products means a lot. Tri County Chem-Dry feels comfortable knowing they are using the best products possible to leave customers’ homes as safe, healthy and hygienic as possible. Tri-County Chem-Dry has continued to operate out of the office at 622
GRC Board Member Cathy Yurkovich with owner DJ Belczyk.
Fallowfield Ave. in Charleroi, which is a great central location to serve all of Washington, Westmoreland, Fayette and Allegheny Counties, making access to customers convenient. All of the employees are vetted, hired and trained directly, so you can feel comfortable knowing you have honest, trustworthy people delivering top-notch service to your home or workplace. Tri-County Chem-Dry thanks all of their loyal customers from the past 22 years. They promise to keep the standards high and to deliver the same high quality service for which Walt was known. The contact numbers have remained the same: 724-483-9553 for the Mon Valley, 724-837-9553 for Greensburg 724-864-7369 for Irwin, 724-228-9553 for Washington and 412-823-8800 for Allegheny. So take the Chem-Dry Challenge and call - DJ guarantees you won't want to try anyone else after that.
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Pitt Sponsors "Make It Happen in the Mon Valley" Business Workshops The University of Pittsburgh's University Center for Social and Urban Research (UCSUR) and Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence (IEE) will be sponsoring "Make It Happen in the Mon Valley.” This workshop is designed to help you determine if starting a business is right for you and how to begin searching for the “right” business for you. The workshop will held on the following dates: Wednesday, September 3 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Carnegie Library of Homestead, 510 E. 10th Avenue, Munhall Wednesday, September 10 from 5 - 7 p.m. at Donora Career Link, 570 Galiffa Drive, Donora Wednesday, September 17 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the McKeesport YMCA, 604 Evans Avenue, McKeesport Light refreshments will be offered. There is no cost to attend; however, pre-registration is required. To register, call 412-648-1544 or email iee@katz.pitt.edu.
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Grand Opening Held for UMH Sales Center UMH Properties recently had the grand opening of their UMH Sales Center located at 4500 State Route 51 S, Belle Vernon. The UMH Sales Center is conveniently located between Route 51 South and Interstate 70 in Rostraver Township and Westmoreland County. There are 6 model homes available for viewing. Port Royal Village, 485 Patterson Lane, Belle Vernon, is located directly behind our UMH Sales Center. This growing manufactured housing community is close to shopping, dining, entertainment, sporting events, schools, and family activities. Whether you are downsizing, just starting out or somewhere in between, the all-ages community is sure to have a home that fits your lifestyle. Port Royal Village offers on-site management, security, a community room, a swimming pool, a playground and community events. The knowledgeable and friendly staff can help you achieve you dream of owning a home. Port Royal Village has several brand new and pre-owned single and double wide homes available ready for you to move in. These eye-appealing, high quality homes are built by the industry's most respected and experienced group of engineers and design specialists. They are easy to maintain, economical to heat and cool, and are constructed to provide years of comfortable living. The homes range in size and price so there is something to suit everyone. Not ready to own? Then the rental homes may be the right choice for you. Financing is available for qualified buyers and a lease with option to purchase program is also available for those who qualify. UMH Sales Center and Port Royal Village is owned by UMH Properties, Inc., a real estate investment trust that owns and operates man-
Pictured are (l-r): Ayal Dreifuss; Pat Egros; Itai Dreifuss; Elaine Phillips; Gary Beck; Kayla Myers; Christine Sliwinski; Jackie Sandoe; Brianna Raintree; Bernie Zunic; James Harshman; Bob Venschuyuer; Judi Robbins; and Jeff Wolfe.
ufactured home communities in seven states throughout the northeast and mid-west. UMH has been in business since 1968, operating as a public company since 1985, and owns a portfolio of over 88 manufactured home communities, housing over 15,000 home sites. In addition, they own over 810 acres of land for the development of new sites. For more information about UMH Sales Center, call Jackie Sandoe, Sales Manager, Office at 724-243-3251 or 724-344-8868. For Port Royal Village, Community Manager, Kayla Myers, Office at 724-929-4224. You can also visit our website at www.umh.com.
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MVRCC Annual Awards Event Scheduled for September 11th
Candies is among the honorees that will be recognized at the Chamber’s September 11 Awards Event for “Outstanding Business Development.” Still a family-owned business and now expanded to multiple locations, the company was founded in 1930.
DeLattre Corporation will be awarded the “Excellence in Business” award. Anna and Martin DeLattre are a father/ daughter team at their firm, which was founded by Eugene DeLattre in 1958.
The Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce will honor its finest at Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Anthony Lombardi Education Conference Center on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at its annual awards event. Event sponsor is Monongahela Valley Hospital and presentation sponsor is Charleroi Federal Savings Bank. The Whiten family of Charleroi will be This year’s recipients are: honored as “Shining Stars” at the MVRCC Annual Awards Event. Seen here are (l-r): Shining Star Award The the late Sean Whiten, Sean-Robert Whiten Family Whiten, Robert Whiten, Sr., Robert Excellence in Business Whiten, Jr. and Ian Whiten. DeLattre Corporation Outstanding Business Development - Gene and Boots Candies Regional Service (nonprofit) Award - Auxiliary of Mon Vale Health Resources, Inc. “We have a great slate of honorees,” said Executive Director Deb Keefer. “We are so proud to be honoring two generational family businesses, a local family who has a legaThe Auxiliary of Mon Vale Health cy steeped in service, and an outResources, Inc will be awarded the standing volunteer auxiliary organiChamber’s “Regional Service Award.”Seen zation that has touched so many of here are (left) Ruth Ann Dulovich of our lives at Monongahela Valley Monongahela and (right) Marge Bergstedt of Charleroi. Hospital.” The reception style event begins at 5:30 p.m. with the award ceremonies beginning at 6:30 p.m. Chamber members received invitations in the U.S. mail; however, the public is invited to attend and may call 724-483-3507 to arrange for their reservation. Program sponsorships are still available. Registration cost is $25/person and can also be purchased on line at the Chamber’s website.
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PaCareerLink Mon Valley Named MVRCC August Member Spotlight
Linda Jack, program supervisor (left), and Patricia Brickner, site administrator.
The Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to recognize the PaCareerLink Mon Valley in its August Member Spotlight. The CareerLink is a member and important partner in helping to provide area businesses with their workforce and training needs. The PaCareerLink Mon Valley and their affiliates host the annual Mon Valley Job Fair, which will be held this year on October 2 at the Willow Room. Job seekers and employers can call 724-379-4750 or visit www.pacareerlink.state.pa.us for more information.
UPCOMING MEETINGS SCHEDULED OF THE WOMEN'S BUSINESS NETWORK The Women’s Business Network’s mission is to provide personal and professional resources to advance the presence of aspiring and successful businesswomen. For more information, visit www.wbninc.com. Local area meetings will be held as follows: The McMurray Chapter meets at 8:30 a.m. at The Meadows (Mezzanine Level), 210 Racetrack Road, Washington on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, September 3 and 17. 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, September 10 and 24. Contact Tracy Eisenman at 724-263-0304. The Bethel Park Chapter meets at 6 p.m. at the Bethel Park Municipal Building, 5100 W. Library Avenue in Bethel Park on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays September 4 and 18. Contact Tamra McKenna at 412-8855162. The Mount Lebanon Chapter meets at 8:30 a.m. at the Crowne Plaza Inn, 164 Fort Couch Road, on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, September 9 and 23. Contact Nancy Geer at 412-343-4361. The South Hills Chapter meets at 8 a.m. at King’s Restaurant, 155 McMurray Road, Upper St Clair, on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays, September 4 and 18. Contact Susan Ceklosky at 412-334-3230.
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Elizabeth’s Top O' the Mornin' Donut Shop Opens Catering, Expands Menu Selection
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There have been great changes at Elizabeth's Top O' the Mornin' Donut Shop since they first opened their doors. The most popular changes are the variety of espresso drinks and iced coffee lattes, as well as a line of fresh breads, which include focaccia, Italian, cinnamon, raisin, and jalapeno cheddar. Their pepperoni rolls sell out so quickly that owner, Jim Supinsky, now lets customers put in orders to assure availability. The lunch specials have grown to include orange chicken, large sandwiches, and General Tso's. When they opened, they were selling 300 donuts a day and they are now selling 1,100 donuts daily. Their donuts are now sold in 6 gas stations and Supinsky is investing in new donut boxes and delivery vans. They will deliver to businesses as far away as Pittsburgh, with a minimum order of three dozen. Top O’ the Mornin’ is also proud to announce the hiring of celebrity chef Michael Madigan, from TV's cooking show, Chopped. Madigan recently moved to Elizabeth from New York and brought with him the recipe for New York's favorite “Cronuts” (a mixture of croissant and donut). Madigan will also lead the way to the shop's new catering branch, which may be starting as early as September. They will cater corporate events, weddings, graduations, and any need that the customer wishes to have catered. They are seeking to hire servers and set-up people. Those interested in the open positions can apply at the Top O' the Mornin' Donut Shop. One thing that has not changed is customer dedication. Supinsky credits his customers with their great ideas, which he always takes into consideration. He beamed as he talked about repeat customers that had visited Elizabeth from as far away as California and Europe and had stopped in for his one-of-a-kind donuts, only to return to his shop on their vacations back to town. His regular customers continue to grow in number. Customer satisfaction is the first priority with Supinsky and his crew, which he refers to as his “small family.” Supinsky happily expressed, “It's been a great year - it's wonderful to see that our regulars have stayed by us. It's like we're all friends now.” Next year, they plan to open a second donut shop by the courthouse in Washington, PA.
Pictured are (l-r): Rob Opat, Staff; Nakita Locklear, Staff; Phillip Palmer, Owner; Bella Palmer; Megan Leschak, Owner; Cindy Bruno, Owner; Matt Bruno, Owner; Mayor John Mollenauer; Sis Bowser, Staff; Hannah Hardy, Staff; Zach Cooke, Staff; and Diann Donaldson, Chamber Executive Board.
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Signal Graphics in McMurray recently received a Century Club Award, placing them in an elite group of Signal Graphics franchises worldwide. The Century Club sales achievement award recognizes 100 of the top franchises in the entire network for outstanding sales achievement in 2013. The award was presented at the annual Signal Graphics International Convention, held July 23-27 at the Disneyland Resort Hotel in Anaheim, CA. Signal Graphics in McMurray is owned by Roy and Sandy Crumrine. “Roy and Sandy have not only achieved growth for their business, they have done it by helping their customers grow and succeed with their marketing objectives,� said Richard Lowe, president and COO of Signal Graphics parent company, Franchise Services, Inc. “This is an accomplishment of which their entire team can be very proud.�
Chuck and Julia Oldenburg, owners, Don and Cis Fraser, Monongahela Chamber members, and Tony Bottino, Monongahela Chamber president.
Mon Valley Safety Gear opened on July 1, 2014 at 1015 West Main Street. They sell high-quality, flame-resistant clothing from Carhartt, Bulwark, Wrangler, Benchmark and Black Stallion. They have a huge selection of boots from Carhartt, Matterhorn, Muck, Oliver, Tingley and Servus. They also carry many styles and manufacturers of gloves, safety glasses, hard hats, hi-viz clothing, rain gear, respirators, welding gear and many other safety products. They are open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and are closed on Tuesdays. The store is owned and operated by Julia and Chuck Oldenburg. E-mail your news items to news@messengerpaper.com
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2014 Mon Valley Job Fair Scheduled for Oct. 2 Looking for employment? The Mon Valley Job Fair is the place to be! This annual event has been bringing employers and jobseekers together since 2001. Last year’s job fair connected over 50 employers with over 300 job candidates. Individuals seeking employment need to mark their calendar for the 2014 Mon Valley Job Fair, being held Thursday, October 2 at the Willow Room on Route 51 in Belle Vernon, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Mon Valley Job Fair is a joint effort, bringing education, business, government, commerce, and community agencies together to connect Mon Valley area employers with eligible job candidates. This year’s planning team consists of: Bureau of Workforce Partnership & Operations; California University; Community Action Southwest; Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce; Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority; Mon Valley Initiative; Mon Valley NAACP; PA CareerLink Mon Valley; Southwest Training Services; and Westmoreland Community College. Monongahela Valley Hospital has been a proud sponsor of the Mon Valley Job Fair for many years, and continues as a Gold Sponsor for 2014. Teleperformance is also a 2014 Gold Sponsor. Representatives from spon-
sors will be available on the 2nd to discuss available career opportunities. To obtain a list of all participating employers, please contact the PA CareerLink Mon Valley. Success starts here! To prepare for a successful job fair experience, Community Action Southwest has partnered with Southwest Training Services to offer a free workshop on September 29 at 1 p.m. ‘Making a Job Fair Work For You’ will help individuals maximize their potential when speaking with employers and provide keys to success that will strategically place attendees above others at job and career fairs. If you need assistance in writing a professional resume, a resume-writing workshop is available on September 25 at 1 p.m. In addition, free shuttle service is being provided by Mid Mon Valley Transit. Riders simply need to board a transit bus anywhere in the Valley and inform the driver they wish to go to the job fair. You can also pick up a shuttle at the PA CareerLink Office at 570 Galiffa Drive in Donora. Bring resumes, dress appropriately, and be prepared for onsite interviews. No admission fee for job seekers. To register for workshops, call PA CareerLink Mon Valley at 724379-4750. Employer registration is still open. Space is limited, so register now.
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EYE CARE Q: What is a cataract? A: A cataract is the clouding of the human lens within the eye. There are several types of cataracts, but they all have adverse effects on vision, such as glare, poor night vision, difficulty reading, and eventual decline of vision.
Q: How are cataracts diagnosed? A: Your local optometrist will inform you if a cataract is
APPLIANCES Q: Why Should I Buy A Weber Gas Grill? A: The answer extends beyond gas grills to cars, toys, electronics, homes and anything else with a use or exchange value. Quality. Weber balances quality with price and personal accommodations like size, features, color, etc. Many customers walk into Highway Appliance and declare "I want a Weber grill." When asked, most do not know the models, sizes, features or colors available nor what they would prefer if availability were not an issue. This is because Weber branding has become synonymous with reliable quality and service. Any Weber grill owner who has decided to "Pothole" save a few dollars on a new grill by buying the ever-changing modHighway Appliances els at the local Big Box store quickly realizes the huge difference in value that a few extra dollars buys. What is it worth to save one hundred dollars if eight months later the ignitor breaks -- and the replacement part does not exist? Every replacement part of a Weber gas grill can be changed and Weber rewards dealers who make repair parts available at the retail level. Weber has been manufacturing barbeque grills for several decades and they never branched off into making tents, lamps or jackets. All they make is BBQ grills and grilling tools, books and accessories. Caring about the food you cook on your Weber is not a marketing gimmick because Weber is a true barbeque company. All they make is BBQ grills and they do it great. Service partners, like Highway Appliance, are set up to provide warranty service on-site for immediate repair of any problem experienced with Weber grill parts. Availability of replacement grill parts is very important as a typical Weber barbeque will be in service for over ten years. Stop in today and check out the quality of a Weber Gas Grill for yourself. 2214 Rt. 88, Dunlevy (Exit 40 off Interstate 70, and just minutes off Rt. 43) 724-326-5616 www.highwayappliance.com
present. As your optometrist provides your routine eye care, he or she will carefully examine you for the presence of cataracts. The human lens is located inside the eye, behind your pupil (iris), so dilating the pupil with drops is helpful in detecting especially the earlier forms of cataracts.
James P. Mondzelewski, MD Glaucoma Cataract Consultants
Q: Do I need surgery right away if I have cataracts? A: No. With the most common form of cataract, at least initially, changes in glasses will compensate for the change in focus induced by the cataract. Given enough time, however, glasses will no longer improve your vision and a referral for cataract surgery will be required.
Q: What if surgery is required? A: There is no need to leave the Mon Valley. Ask your optometrist for a referral to Glaucoma-Cataract Consultants. We provide state-of-the-art cataract removals at Spartan Surgical Center. We perform no-stich, no-patch, outpatient cataract removals utilizing the very latest technology in the world. Most patients experience improvement of vision within hours or days, experience no pain, and can resume everyday activities within 24 hours. Options are now available that allow for the virtual elimination of glasses. You can discuss this advanced technology with your referring optometrist. We will always discuss with you any of these advanced options prior to scheduling of your cataract removal procedure.
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SENIOR NEWS FROM THE VENETIA COMMUNITY CENTER The following information is for the Venetia Community Center, located at 800 Venetia Rd., Venetia, PA. We are sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging. As you know, we meet for a delicious lunch, prepared at the Canonsburg Senior Center and taken by our volunteers to our Center and served by our voluntary kitchen staff for all to enjoy. All are welcomed - all that is needed is a reservation by calling 724- 941-6956 a few days before. Programs for September: September 11 Join us for a musical program by saxophonist Jeff Rush and Elizabeth Jefferies on the piano. September 25 – To be announced. Birthdays for September are Barbara Cushey, Janet Keyser, Clayton Sphar, and Gary Sillaman. Happy birthday, and many happy returns. Anniversaries are Sam and Barbara Cushey, Ron and Carolyn Dagg, Clayton and Marion Sphar. Happy anniversary.
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Fall Senior Classes Scheduled at the Mon Valley YMCA Mind and Body Fitness Program Tuesday, September 16 – Brain games with OSPTA at 10:30 a.m. followed by a brain fitness class 11:15. Light refreshments at noon. Healthy Steps Thursday, October 2 – Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging, Inc. presents “Healthy Steps: A Fall Prevention Program” for those 50 and older at the YMCA. The program will be held in the new meeting room from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free fall risk screening, refreshments and lunch provided. Free to all members and non-members. Pre-register at the Mon Valley YMCA or call Jodi Lignelli at 724-483-8077. RSVP by Monday, September 29. Dining with Diabetes Tuesdays - October 21 and 28; November 4 and 11, 2014; January 20, 2015 – Penn State Extension presents “Dining with Diabetes,” a program for adults with diabetes and their families. The October 21 class will be held in the Activity Hall from 1 – 3:30 p.m.; all other classes will be held in the Activity Hall from 1 – 3 p.m. Each class offers food demonstrations and tastings, physical activity and much more. Lab tests will be offered to measure A1c. Program Fee: $40 individual; $55 family. Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries receive a free registration. Scholarships are also available through Penn State. Register online at http://extension.psu.edu/diabetes/events or call 724-837-1402. Deadline to register is October 17, 2014. Refunds will be provided for cancellations received by the deadline date. No refunds will be provided after the deadline.
LifeSpan Plans New York City Trip This Fall Looking for a short getaway before the holidays? Join LifeSpan’s Chartiers Community Resource Center on a trip to New York City to see the world famous Rockettes, November 19 - 20, 2014. Cost is $299 per person/ double occupancy. Price includes round-trip motor coach transportation, one overnight accommodation just outside the city, one great breakfast and one delicious dinner. Also included is a visit to Bryant Park for the Annual Winter Village Transformation and a guided tour of NYC as well as reserved seating for the Rockettes Spectacular. Please sign up early as this trip is very, very popular. Call LifeSpan’s Chartiers Center in Carnegie today for further information or to make your reservations - 412-276-5056.
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EXPERTS SW HEALTHCARE CENTER Stay Healthy All Year Long By Preventing the Flu by Angela Knauff, RN, NHA, Executive Director, SW HealthCare Center
As we bask in the sunlight and enjoy the last days of summer, before we know it, flu season will be upon us. In order to avoid contracting the dreaded flu, let’s ask ourselves, “What can I do now to help prevent myself from being laid up with the flu in the coming months?” Simply put, we can start by getting vaccinated. Q. Why should I get vaccinated? A. Influenza (“the flu”) is a contagious disease. Flu is caused by the influenza virus and can be spread by coughing, sneezing and close contact. The flu can lead to pneumonia, making existing conditions worse. Seasonal influenza is a serious respiratory disease. Each year, seasonal influenza kills an average of 36,000 people and hospitalizes more than 200,000 thousand people in the United States. The flu vaccine is the best protection we have from complications. The flu vaccine also helps prevent spreading the flu from person to person.
Q. Is it necessary that I get a flu shot this year if I just had one last year? A. In a nutshell, yes. Flu viruses are always changing. Each year’s flu vaccines are made to protect you from viruses that are most likely to cause disease that year. While the flu vaccine cannot prevent all cases of the flu, it is our best defense against the disease.
Q. I’ve heard you can contract the flu from getting the flu vaccine? A. You cannot get influenza from a flu shot.
Q. How will I know if I have the flu or just a common cold? A.: Anyone can get the flu. Symptoms come on suddenly and may last several days. Symptoms can include: fever/chills, sore throat, muscle aches, fatigue, and cough, and headache, runny or stuffy nose. The flu can make some people sicker than others, including people 65 and older. When in doubt, it is always best to consult your physician.
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Seniors for Safe Driving Plans Upcoming Events Seniors for Safe Driving presents highway safety education programs for senior citizens 55 years of age and older. The highway safety programs are certified by the Pennsylvania Dept. 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 PA 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: N. Huntingdon - Redstone Highlands, September 10 & 11, 12 - 3:30 p.m. McKeesport - Corpus Christie Hall, September 15, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Upper St. Clair - Rec. Dept. of USC, September 18, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. N. Huntingdon - Redstone Highlands, October 1, 12 - 4 p.m. To register, call 800-559-4880 or online at www.seniorsforsafedriving.com.
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Life Service Providers Plans Senior Health and Wellness Fair Life Service Providers (LSP) is proud to announce its 5th Annual Senior Health and Wellness Fair on Tuesday, September 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Galleria of Mt. Lebanon. Some of the benefits of attending this fair include food demonstrations, health screenings, flu shots, over 50 healthcare and community resource vendors, prizes and giveaways. LSP is a non-profit organization established almost 10 years ago that provides an invaluable service free-of-charge to community residents looking for answers to assist with elder care decisions.
“FOREVER YOUNG” SCHEDULES SEPTEMBER EVENTS Even though it’s still summer, a hint of fall is in the air. The days are warm, but the nights are cooler. The seniors of “Forever Young are looking forward to fall events. September 2, 9 and 16 There will be regular meetings at the Finleyville Community Center with the doors opening at 10 a.m. and the meetings starting at 10:15. “Sit and Be Fit” exercises will take place before the meetings and a catered lunch will be served. There will be Early Bird Bingo every meeting in September and an interesting speaker is scheduled for every meeting as well. September 23 and 30 September 23 is our covered dish dinner. The doors will open at 10 a.m. as usual. There will be no meeting on September 30. Remember to display your American Flag on September 1 and 2 - Labor Day and VJ Day. Happy birthday wishes go out to Norabelle Conder and Nora Smolick.
Senior Events at LifeSpan Include Casino Hop, Spaghetti Dinner LifeSpan’s Chartiers Senior Resource Center will be hosting a Casino Hop on September 21 and 22. The bus departs Chartiers Senior Center, located at 300 Lincoln Ave., Carnegie at 8:30 a.m. The first stop will be The Rivers Casino, where you will get a $15 free play and a $5 food credit. Included is a one-night stay at Mountaineer Park where you will receive a $20 free play and a $20 food credit. The next stop is the Meadows Casino where you will receive a $15 free play and a $5 food voucher. And finally, there is a stop at Sarris Candy for a sundae of your choice. Cost for the trip is $112 per person/double occupancy. Single rate is slightly higher. Call Karen or Dorothy at 412-276-5056 to register. LifeSpan’s Chartiers Senior Resource Center will be having a spaghetti dinner, basket raffle and bake sale on Sunday, September 28 from 12 to 5 p.m. Adults are $10 and kids under 12 are $5. The meal includes spaghetti, salad, bread, beverage and dessert. Get your tickets in advance by stopping at the Chartiers Center at 300 Lincoln Ave., Carnegie, or by calling the center at 412-276-5056.
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YOUR HEALTH Westminster Presbyterian Church in Upper St. Clair Offers Fitness Classes
Multiphasic Blood Analysis Offered at Monongahela Valley Hospital
Westminster Recreation and Outreach Program (WROC), offers a variety of fitness classes that range from beginner to advanced. We offer quality instructors, low fees, flexibility, and child care for select classes. Not sure what to choose? Try your first class for free! Aerobics and Strength Training - This high energy aerobics class also includes strength training. Cardio Strength Fusion A.M. (55+ Friendly) - Incorporates a fusion of exercise styles with focus on both aerobic and strength elements. Strength training, yoga and/or Pilates will be incorporated. Cardio Strength Fusion - P.M. (Higher Intensity) – Same format as the A.M. class just more intense. Core Strength - On the Ball - Increase your core strength, balance, and overall muscle tone using a stability ball, sand ball, resistance tubing, and light weights. If you're looking to change it up, this unique work out is for you. Ballet Barre Total Balance - This workout fuses dance, Pilates, and yoga to tone and define the entire body. Flow Yoga - Build balance and strength using a smooth flow format. Off the Couch and Into Shape - Designed for people who are not regular exercisers. This class will gently and safely introduce you to lowimpact aerobics and strength training with light weights. Zumba - Zumba combines high energy and motivating music with unique moves and combinations that allow the Zumba participants to dance away their worries. Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program (55+ Friendly) - The program features gentle, joint-safe movements and can be adopted for various fitness levels. Tai Chi (55+ Friendly) - It is safe and soothing for fatigued muscles or arthritic joints. Visit our website at wroc.westminster-church.org or call Kathy Long 412-835-6630 for details and registration information.
Monongahela Valley Hospital will hold its semi-annual Multiphasic Blood Analysis Screening on Saturday, September 27, from 7 to 10 a.m. at the Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center on the hospital campus. Registration is required. On each blood sample, 37 individual tests will be performed that can reveal anemia, lung disease, diabetes, leukemia, high cholesterol, blood disorders and much more. For the first time at no additional cost, the screening will also include a full lipid profile. The profile will provide a total cholesterol number; triglycerides, which indicate the amount of free-floating fat in the blood; good and bad cholesterol levels (HDL and LDL); plus heart disease risk factors. Additional screenings, including Hemoglobin A1C (blood test for diabetes), thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), prostatic specific antigen (PSA), and Vitamin D will also be available for a nominal additional cost. MVH’s Multiphasic Blood Analysis is open to the public at a cost of only $25 per person. Testing is done by pre-registration and appointment only. Registrations are being accepted until Wednesday, September 24 — Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. at 724-258-1282. Participants will be asked to provide the full name and complete address of the physician to whom their test results will be sent. A 12-hour fasting period is required prior to testing. Persons on medication should consult their physicians. Certified medical professionals from the MVH laboratory will administer the testing. The procedure takes between 15 and 20 minutes. Light refreshments will be served afterwards. Parking is free for participants.
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Monongahela Valley Hospital Scores Above Average in National Quality Survey According to the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems’ (HCAHPS) Survey of Patients’ Hospital Experiences, when people are in the hospital, they want prompt pain management; effective communication with their doctors and nurses; and clean and quiet rooms — and Monongahela Valley Hospital (MVH) is delivering that high level of care. The survey reports that MVH scores are at or above the national and state averages in each of the survey’s categories. Additionally, in comparison to other hospitals in the region, MVH ranks significantly higher in 8 of those 10 categories. The HCAHPS Survey of Patients’ Hospital Experiences is a nationally standardized tool that measures patients’ perceptions of care. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Services and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality created the survey to provide consumers with information that might be helpful in choosing a hospital. It asks discharged patients 27 questions about their recent hospital stays. Patients are asked to rate the frequency of events during their care using “never, sometimes, usually and always.” Highlights of the survey include: 86% of MVH’s patients reported that nurses “always” communicated well compared to the national and state averages of 79%. 86% of the Hospital’s patients indicated that their doctors “always” communicated well compared to the national and state averages of 82% and 80% respectively. 76% of the respondents said that they “always” received help as soon
as they wanted which is significantly higher than the national and state averages of 68 and 67% respectively. • 76% of MVH’s patients reported that their pain was “always” well controlled which is higher than the national average of 71% and the Pennsylvania average of 70%. 68% of patients responded that MVH staff “always” explained about medicine before giving it to them compared to the national average of 64% and the Pennsylvania average of 63%. 83% of the respondents said that at MVH their rooms and bathrooms were “always” clean compared to the national and state averages of 73%. 64% of patients said that the area around their rooms at MVH was “always” quiet at night compared to
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October 7, 14, 21, 28 Classes are FREE for Primary Care Resource Center patients, MVH staff and those with referrals from MVH-affiliated primary care physicians. All others pay $20 total.
SPACE IS LIMITED To register, call 724-483-6300
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the national average which was 61% and the Pennsylvania average which was 54%. 86% of the respondents said that “yes,” they were given information about what to do during their recovery at home which is higher than the national average of 85% and equal to the state average of 86%. 75% of patients gave MVH a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest) compared to the 71% average of patients nationally who rated their hospitals 9 or 10s and 69% average in Pennsylvania. 71% of patients reported “yes,” they would definitely recommend MVH, which is equal to the national average of respondents and higher than the 70% average in Pennsylvania who would recommend their hospitals.
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World Leader in Tai Chi Promotes Good Health in Bethel Park In 1975, Australian family physician Paul Lam, M.D., began practicing tai chi as a way to improve his own arthritis. He has since become a world leader in the field of tai chi for health improvement and will bring his vast knowledge of this healing practice to local residents. A tai chi talk and demonstration event will be held on Thursday, September 25 at 7 p.m. at the Bethel Park Community Center, located at 5151 Dr. Paul Lam Park Ave. Jose Ramirez-Del Toro, M.D., of The Orthopedic Group, welcomes Dr. Lam, founder and director of the internationally renowned Tai Chi for Health Institute, to discuss why doctors recommend tai chi, an ancient, slow and gentle movement practice to promote wellness, aid rehabilitation and prevent falls. The doctors will discuss the relationship of health and wellness practices to quality of life. Scientific studies show that tai chi helps chronic conditions such as arthritis, heart disease and diabetes, and that it also improves balance, prevents falls and reduces stress. More importantly, tai chi is an enjoyable form of exercise that people of any age can learn and practice. Following a question and answer period, Dr. Lam will lead the audience in some basic tai chi exercises. This event is free and open to the public, but reservations are required. Contact Karla at mcgeek@einetwork.net or 412-835-9360 ext. 264.
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Flu Shot Clinic to be Held at South Park’s Windover Hills UMC Rite Aid Pharmacy will be holding a flu shot clinic on October 14 at Windover Hills United Methodist Church, located at 6751 Ridge Rd. in South Park, from 6 to 8 p.m. Pneumonia vaccines will also be available for high risk patients. Come visit us and bring your insurance cards to protect yourself from the flu this season. Call Leslie at 412-831-8350 for more information.
St. Clair Hospital to Conduct Free Prostate Screenings St. Clair Hospital is conducting its annual free prostate screenings for men ages 55 and older. Participants must pre-register and attend an educational seminar on prostate cancer and screenings at 6 p.m. Tuesday, September 16 at St. Clair Hospital’s main campus in Mt. Lebanon. Following the seminar, personnel from the hospital’s laboratory will collect blood samples from participants to obtain PSA (prostate-specific antigen) levels. Men who have participated in the educational seminar and blood sampling will then have physical screenings by a urologist between 6 and 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 23 in Suite 200 at St. Clair Hospital Outpatient Center – Village Square, 200 Oxford Drive, Bethel Park. Pre-registration for the educational seminar and a physical screening is required by Thursday, September 11. For more information, please call 412-942-5082.
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Cal U Hosts Annual Health Fair Sept. 17 in the Convocation Center Free event at California University of Pennsylvania includes screenings, educational information and blood drive The public is invited to attend California University of Pennsylvania’s 27th annual health fair, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Sept. 17 in the south conference wing of the Convocation Center. Admission is free to “Cal U Health for Life,” which is coordinated by the University’s Health and Wellness Education Center. More than 40 healthcare experts will be on hand to discuss topics such as diabetes, nutrition and smoking cessation. Free screenings for blood pressure, glucose, speech and hearing, blood oxygen levels and balance also will be offered. Central Blood Bank will be at the Convocation Center to conduct a blood drive. The first 700 people to visit the health fair will receive drawstring bags, and there will be other prizes and free items available at the event. For more information, contact event coordinator Fran Fayish, Cal U’s nurse practitioner, at 724-938-5922 or email fayish@calu.edu.
Monongahela Valley Hospital Earns Advanced Accreditation for COPD Program Monongahela Valley Hospital received accreditation from The Joint Commission in Advanced DiseaseSpecific Certification in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The Joint Commission is an independent, not-for-profit national body that oversees the safety and quality of health care and other services provided in certified organizations. A surveyor from The Joint Commission evaluated Monongahela Valley Hospital for compliance with standards of care specific to the needs of patients. The most successful COPD programs possess specific staff education requirements, the use of spirometry — a lung function test, smoking cessation, risk factor reduction, patient education on self-management of COPD and coordination of care. “We put ourselves up to the highest level of scrutiny and an objective national surveyor said, ‘You’re doing an outstanding job with these patients and your staff members give them excellent care,’” said Senior Vice President Donna
Ramusivich, FACHE. MVH’s Primary Care Resource Center (PCRC) played a key role in the survey and is the non-profit hospital’s effort to better serve patients by reducing readmissions of chronic diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and congestive heart failure (CHF). The PCRC staff follows patients in the hospital and after discharge. Its mission is to increase the quality of life for patients with chronic diseases, assist in the transition of care from hospital to home and decrease preventable readmissions. The program increases patient self-management through patient and family education, collaboration with community resources and improved communication with primary care providers. MVH sponsors “Freedom from Smoking” cessation classes and the staff also offers patients a chance to learn from one another in its Better Breathers Club, which is free and meets the second Tuesday of each month to discuss breathing related issues
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MONONGAHELA VALLEY HOSPITAL SEPTEMBER EVENTS Monongahela Valley Hospital is sponsoring a variety of informative programs in September. Many of the events will be held in the hospital’s Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center (ECC) unless otherwise noted. BONE DENSITY SCREENING Wednesday, September 3 from 1 – 3 p.m., Healthy Directions at Finleyville Giant Eagle. For more information, call 724348-6699. CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION CLASS - Wednesday, September 3, 10, 17 and 24 from 7 – 9 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. To register, call 724-258BABY (2229) ext. 9. ADVANCED CARBOHYDRATE COUNTING - Thursday, September 4 from 9 - 11 a.m., ECC. This is a diabetes self-management class that focuses on counting carbohydrate intake. To register, call 724-258-1483. CHOLESTEROL SCREENING Saturday, September 6 from 7 – 11 a.m. Cost of cholesterol test is $10. Add a blood sugar test for an additional $2. A 12–hour fast is required. Walk-ins welcome, but call 724-348-6699 to register. BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP - Monday, September 8 from 2 - 4 p.m., Hospital, 7-East Family Room. The group meets the first Monday of each month. For more information, call 724-258-1704. HOW TO PREVENT DIABETES Monday, September 8, 15, 22, 29 and October 6 from 6 – 7 p.m., ECC.The fee for the series of courses is $50. Advance registration is required by calling 724258-1483. MANAGING YOUR DIABETES Tuesday, September 9 – Thursday,
September 11 from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. To register, call 724-258-1483. BETTER BREATHERS CLUB Tuesday, September 9 from 2 – 3 p.m., ECC. This group meets the second Tuesday of every month. For more information, call 724-258-1932 or 724-3440287. RSDS SUPPORT GROUP - Tuesday, September 9 at 6 p.m., ECC. The Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSDS) Support Group is free and open to all persons with RSDS or related illnesses. For more information, call 724929-9492. COMMUNITY CPR INSTRUCTION - Wednesday, September 10 at 11 a.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. The fee for the class is $35 to cover the class and required materials. To register, call 724872-9200. HEALTHY EATING SUPERMARKET TOURS - Thursday, September 11 from 2 – 4 p.m., Healthy Directions at the Finleyville Giant Eagle. Health care professionals will conduct the tours and discuss “Good Fats, Bad Fats” and perform bone density screenings. To register, call 724-348-6699 or 724-258-1148. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Monday, September 15 at 2 p.m., Hospital, 7-East Family Room. The group meets the third Monday of each month. For additional information, call 724-258-1704. PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING AND EDUCATION PROGRAM Wednesday, September 17 at 5:30 p.m., ECC. At the screening, men will be offered a digital rectal exam (DRE), the standard test for prostate cancer; a hemocult test and a Prostate Specific Antigen
St. Clair Hospital To Conduct Free Skin Cancer Screening St. Clair Hospital is sponsoring a free skin cancer screening from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, October 4 in Suite 200 of the St. Clair Hospital Outpatient Center – Village Square, 2000 Oxford Drive, Bethel Park. Board-certified dermatologists David A. Horvath, M.D. and Brian D. Horvath, M.D., M.P.H., along with Lisa M. Sullivan, PA-C of South Hillsbased Horvath Dermatology Associates, will be performing targeted screenings. These screenings of suspicious areas are by appointment only and space is limited. Please register by calling 412-942-5082 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Mondays - Fridays. Deadline for registering is Monday, September 29.
(PSA) blood test. To register, call 724258-1333. OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP Thursday, September 18 from 2 – 3:30 p.m., ECC. The group meets the third Thursday of each month. For more information, call 724-258-1773. DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP Thursday, September 18 from 6 – 8 p.m., ECC. The topic will be, “Dealing with Depression.” Advanced registration is required by calling 724-258-1483. BREASTFEEDING CLASS - Monday, September 22 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. For more information, call 724-258-BABY (2229) ext. 9. INNOVATIONS IN MEDICINE: STROKE CARE - Tuesday, September 23 at 6 p.m., ECC. Charles P. Gennaula, M.D., will discuss stroke prevention, stroke symptoms and post-stroke care. To register, call 724-258-1333. MANAGING YOUR DIABETES Tuesday, September 23 – Thursday, September 25 from 6 – 9 p.m., ECC. Learn more about food choices, dining out, and how eating habits affect your blood glucose control.To register, call 724-258-1483. STROKE SUPPORT GROUP Thursday, September 25 from 1 – 2:30 p.m., ECC. The group meets the last Thursday of each month. For more information, call 724-258-1455. PUBLIC FIRST-AID INSTRUCTION - Thursday, September 25 from 6 – 9 p.m., ECC. The $30 fee is payable to VHSTC and advance registration is required by calling 724-684-9536. TALK WITH A DOC: TAI CHI Thursday, September 25 at 7 p.m., Bethel Park Community Center. Paul Lam, M.D., will present a free program to dis-
cuss why doctors recommend tai chi and demonstrate how tai chi can promote wellness, aid rehabilitation and prevent falls. To register, contact Karla at mcgeek@einetwork.net or 412-835-2207, ext.264. MULTIPHASIC BLOOD ANALYSIS - Saturday, September 27 from 7 - 10 a.m., ECC. This 36-function screening costs only $25 and is open to the public. Testing is by appointment only. The deadline to register is Wednesday, September 25, and registrations must be made Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. by calling 724-2581282. NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY - Saturday, September 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., ECC circular driveway. MVH and the Carroll Township Police Department serve as one local host for the 9th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, a convenient and safe way for residents to remove unused drugs from their medicine cabinets. People can merely drive to the circular loop, drop off their medication and leave — no parking, no walking. Remove any personal information from the bottles or packages of expired, unwanted or unused controlled, non-controlled or over-the-counter medications. Liquid products and creams in their containers are acceptable. Sharps and syringes will not be accepted. Donors remain anonymous. For more information, call 724-258-1333. ADULT CPR INSTRUCTION Tuesday, September 30 from 6 - 9 p.m., ECC. The $40 fee is payable to VHSTC and advance registration is required by calling 724-684-9536.
Healing & Miracle School in Monongahela Now Taking Registrations Healing & Miracle School, hands-on training, sponsored by Rivers of Healing Ministries & The H.O.P.E. Center, will be held every Sunday, September 7 - October 26 from 5 - 7 p.m. at the H.O.P.E. Center, 29 Donora Rd., Monongahela. Cost is free!Register online at www.riversofhealing.com. For more information, contact Dennis and Nancy Godfrey at riversofhealingministries@gmail.com or 724-379-6465.
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SPORTS Modernette Corps Compete at AYOP National Championship
JUVENILE CORPS MEMBERS: Front Row Captains: Kira Greer; Jenna Nymick; Riley Evens Second Row: Alaina Smith; Ella Zelinsky; Alayna Banks; Darah Augenstein; Abbey Clopp; Abigail Mahan Third Row: Liberty Cooper; Lauren Toth; Brooke Janusey; Taylor Campbell; Reese Watson; Emily Klein; Kendyl Seibert Fourth Row: Amelia Skowron; Victoria Smith; Sydney Varga; Grace Bair; Lianna Robbins; Alexis Kiesling
The Juvenile and Senior Modernette Corps competed at the America’s Youth on Parade (AYOP) National Championship competition held at Notre Dame University, South Bend, Indiana, and the last week in July. Both Corps were victorious winning the Juvenile and Senior National Show Corps competitions and the Juvenile and Senior Pom Pon competitions. The Modernette Juvenile Corps members are between the ages of 8 and 12 years old. The Juvenile Show Corps routine was “Be a Star” and the Juvenile Pom Pon routine was “What Does the Fox Say.” The Senior Modernettes are between the ages of 13 and 22 years old. The Senior Show Corps routine was“Twirling is our Passion” and the
SENIOR CORPS MEMBERS: Front Row Captains: Danielle Fiorentini; Julia Cicchinelli; Noelle Melani; Stephanie Tamasy Second Row: Elizabeth Trost; Bayleigh Novotney; Emily Clopp; Breana Schinkovec; Joel Claudio; Samantha Pauley; Madison Bartone; Amanda Clark; Riley Gloeckl Third Row: Mandy Cooper; Katie Seibert; Vicki Wenger; Rachel Willig; Lauren Greer; Cayla Caviris; Sarah Ott; Kassie Opfar; Nicole Klein; Emily Hofmeister Fourth Row: Kaitlin Schreiner; Brittany Marcolini; Carissa Caviris; Miranda Scott; Meah Watson; Sarah Drain; Gabby Levy; Tiffany Melani; Breanne Wenk
Senior Pom Pon routine was “Weather.” Both the Juvenile and Senior Show Corps by winning in their age division, advanced to the Grand Final competition against all the other national champion corps. Show corps are judged on variety and difficulty of twirling, general effect, dance, technique, teamwork and presentation. The Senior Modernettes won the Grand Corps Championship and the right to represent the United Sates at the World Twirling Championships to be held in Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy in April 2015. The Senior Modernettes have represented the United States at all eight previous world championship show corps competitions and have won gold at 7 World Show Championships and 1 silver award.
2014 Union Finley Midget Football Association Holds Registration If you are interested in signing up for football or cheerleading for the 2014 Union Finley Midget football season, please contact Jeana Quattrone-Resnik at 724-554-6066. Below is information on costs/fees: $10 deposit is required to sign up Single - $60 registration fee plus $10 uniform deposit Family - $100 registration fee plus $10 per child uniform deposit Please note: $10 uniform deposit will be returned at the end of the 2014 season Registration is open to all boys and girls in the Finleyville, South Park, Monongahela, Donora, Elrama, Thomas Jefferson, Bethel Park, Peters Township, and Nottingham Township communities. Tiny Mite (flag) is for 5-6-7-year-olds, Termites (tackle) is for 7-8-9-year-olds, Mighty Mites is
for 10-11-year -olds, and Midgets is for 12-13-year-olds, for both football and cheerleading. The league provides all equipment and uniforms. Union Finley has been successfully competing in the Mon Valley Midget Football League for 40 years. This program has been and continues to be a successful feeder program for the surrounding school districts from which the players from Union Finley represent. Many graduates of this program have gone on to be members of WPIAL and state championship teams for their school districts. If you have any questions, please feel free to send us a message through our Facebook page at Union Finley Midget Football Association, email us at unionfinleyfootball@gmail.com, and/or call Jeana Quattrone-Resnik at 724-554-6066.
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BVA Football Hall of Fame Announces New Inductees Five outstanding alumni playInductees are profiled ers will be inducted into the Belle in a special booklet that Vernon Area Football Hall of will be sold at the game. Fame this season, an occasion Their names are disthat also will be used to posthuplayed on a press box mously honor Don Asmonga, its banner for the entire sealong-time basketball and baseball son. Plaques will be precoach. sented at halftime and a Vaughn Hewitt Jon Fowler Dennis Delmastro Erick Pabis Roy Dudgeon Activities honoring the newest public “mixer” will folselections will take place at halflow at Redd Dawgs in time on September 5 at James Weir Stadium as part of the varsity football Rostraver. team’s home opener against Thomas Jefferson. Sample highlights of BVA Football Hall of Fame inductees: The inductees represent teams covering five decades of BVA sports hisRoy Dudgeon – Playing offensive center and standout defensive back, he tory. They are Roy Dudgeon, Dennis Delmastro, Vaughn Hewitt, Erick never left the field after the kickoff in the first game as the Ed HoganPabis and Jon Fowler. coached Rostraver team marched to the 1962 WPIAL co-championship. This year, the BVA Hall of Fame committee is postponing its practice of Dennis Delmastro – Known for aggressive, cool-headed play, he earned conferring “special inductee” status on others who have made significant All Big-10 Conference honors as a leading tackler and top receiver. As a contributions to the program in order to pay belated tribute to someone senior in 1977, he had 10 interceptions and never dropped a pass. outside of football who nonetheless created a sports legacy at the school: Vaughn Hewitt – A three-year lettermen from 1979-1981 and a top Mr. Asmonga, who passed away in January at age 85. player on conference championship teams under former coach Jeff The head basketball and baseball coach from 1965 through 1988 who Petrucci, his natural talents as an offensive and defensive lineman brought guided the 1978 basketball team to BVA’s only WPIAL championship, he numerous honors. was to have been honored by remaining members of the original BVA Erick Pabis – A punishing guard and clutch defensive lineman, he was a Boosters Club on Jan. 7 before he became ill and died several weeks later. three-year starter and all-star on Leopards teams that won three straight This represents the 15th year that the small group responsible for the Keystone Conference crowns under former coach Gary Dongilli in the late BVA Football Hall of Fame will honor outstanding alumni football players, 1990s. coaches and others who represent predecessor schools from the early 1900s Jon Fowler – He finished his career in 2003 with 133 FG and PAT points to today’s merged BVA School District. as a kicking specialist. Adding punting as a senior, he averaged 42.8 yards. BVA Football Hall of Fame committee members Darrin Belsick, Bill Jon’s performance earned him Associated Press All-State honors and MVP Blick, John Zunic, Stephen Russell, Joe Grata, Jack Fayak and Rob Harhai runner-up in the Big 33 Classic in Hershey. are already working on next year’s group.
Calling All Swimmers! Join the Mon Valley YMCA Swim Team Today! The Mon Valley YMCA Swim Team is looking for kids who love to swim. Our competitive swim team is for youth ages 6-18 years. Swimmers must be able to swim the length of the pool unassisted to compete. Coaches will work with swimmers on stroke development, technique, starts, turns, team spirit and sportsmanship. Each swimmer receives equal attention. Swimmers are helped to set and evaluate individual goals and work on basic skills and good physical fitness habits. Emphasis is always placed on fair play and winning is kept in perspective. Consider joining our swim team. Our fall season starts on September 15 from 5 to 6:30. Our swimmers swim Monday through Friday but you can swim one day or five days, depending on your schedule. Please call Darcie for more information at 724-258-4814.
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South Park BMX Team Wins National Competition
Top: Dan Hurley; Nikki Bruney; Tom Bruney; Frank Kratz; Ben Hurley; Tyler Winberg; Ben Snell, 2nd row: Joe Goodman; Patti Goodman; Marianne Hurley; Michelle Gunzenhauser; Shayley Gunzenhauser; Katie Goodman; Marco Ciferno; Cameron Bramer; Nathan Bramer; Jake Lehrman; Lyn Winbert; Lisa Lehrman; Pam Guenther; Jim Bramer; Rhonda Bramer (Team Manager) 3rd row: Brian Gunzenhauser; Angelique King; Josh Carson; Rilee Miller; Trey Kratz; Anthony (William) Mitchell; Ben Guenther; Lisa Lehrman Bottom row: Brian Miller; Maria Kratz; Tommy Bruney; Jen Miller; Gavin Miller; Brayden Miller; Rita Miller and Bill Mitchell
The 4th of July is always a great time to celebrate with friends and family, and one of South Park’s local BMX teams, Thunder Racing, had many reasons to celebrate this 4th of July weekend - the 2014 USA BMX Stars and Stripes BMX National took place July 4th – 6th at the South Park BMX track. Over 1,200 amateur riders ranging in age from 2 to 72 as well as top pros and competitors from the 2012 Olympic Games and around the country came to compete on the legendary South Park BMX track in the chase for the #1 championship title in USA BMX. Thunder Racing put on an explosive display of BMX skills, speed and stamina all weekend, with several riders clutching big wins and many atop the podium in rock-star
fashion! The outstanding performances from everyone on the team set the stage for the team to end the weekend with their own grand finale—a team sheet that soared to 183 points on Sunday (topping last year’s score and win at home) to earn the 1st Place Bike Shop team win again this year, and the coveted parade lap at the Las Vegas National! Thunder Racing is a nationally recognized team with a roster of 25 riders and is supported by local and national sponsors. The team is currently ranked 12th in the nation and is looking to clench a top 10 position with upcoming races in Michigan, Kentucky and Florida before heading to the Tulsa Grand Championship in November. For more photos, go to our website www.messengerpaper.com and click on “Gallery.”
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Meet the 2014 Mon Valley Area High School WPIAL Achievement Awardees
These California Area High School senior students were awarded certificates for their athletic achievements this spring in track and field and baseball at the June 20 Mid Mon Valley All Sports Hall of Fame Banquet at the Willow Room in Rostraver Township. Pictured are Michael Luketich, representing the California High School Trojans Class A WPIAL champion baseball team; banquet general chairman Stephen V. Russell presenting certificates; and Kailyn Clancy for her WPIAL AA champion shot put and discus.
Meet the 2014 Scholar Athletes of the Mid-MonValley Schools
These students were honored at the June 20 Mid Mon Valley All Sports Hall of Fame Banquet at The Willow Room in Rostraver Township Seated from left: California’s Kailyn Clancy; Yough’s Natalie Peebles; Brownsville’s Whitney Ptak; Elizabeth Forward’s Alison Pastore; Ringgold’s Eleni Radic; Charleroi’s Anjela Tilghman; Belle Vernon’s Katie Anna; Bentworth’s Ella Schaltenbrand; and Monessen’s Monet Wade. Standing from left: California’s Michael Luketich; Yough’s Teddy Charletta; Brownsville’s Nicholas Despot; Belle Vernon’s Jake Sweitzer; Charleroi’s Matt Indorante; Monessen’s Nathanael Moon; Ringgold’s Devin Fallenstein; and Bentworth’s Matthew Vickless.
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St. Spyridon Church News Community free garden vegetable distribution will take place every Sunday at 1 p.m. at the garden site next to the Monessen Library. Community free lunch is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, September 15 at the rear entrance of Expressions of Yesterday, 216 Third Street, Monessen. Liturgy in the Park is on Sunday, September 7 at 10 a.m. at Monessen City Park, Pavilion # 1. Beginning Wednesday, September 3 at 7 p.m. at St. Spyridon Hellenic Center, there will be a Theological Discussion Group on the Virgin Mary. It will continue weekly, each Wednesday at 7 p.m.
News from South Park’s Windover Hills UMC New things are happening here at Windover Hills UMC, located at 6751 Ridge Road in South Park, from Mike Clarke being hired as our worship leader for the Saturday 6 p.m. service, to our summer outdoor worship service on Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. in our Memorial Garden. Come and see what we have planned for the upcoming fall ministry year. Our men's group is currently meeting on Saturday mornings at 7:30 a.m. and studying Jonah. Soon a second men's group will start on Sunday nights at 8 p.m. Our Windy Kids program for K3rd grade is starting up soon and this year, a Bible Club, which is new, and geared for 4th - 6th graders, will meet at the same time on the same evening. Youth group will be starting soon for 7th - 12th graders on Sunday evenings twice a month with monthly activities being offered
with other local churches. We also offer a variety of other programs. This fall we are starting a bowling league on Sunday evenings twice a month as well as a six- week study on the United Methodist Church on Tuesday evenings. Our praise team will practice on Wednesday nights and our choir will meet on Thursday nights to rehearse. Zumba continues on Monday, Wednesdays and Thursdays here at 7 p.m. in our fellowship hall. AA meets on Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. and the Christian Counseling group is here throughout the week. We continue to partner with such local ministries as 8th Ave. Place in Homestead, Congregant Feed on the North Side, and Meals on Wheels of South Park. Cub Scout Pack 569 calls WHUMC home as well as the Girl Scouts of South Park. Starting Sunday, September 14 we will return to our fall hours, with worship at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday School will begin that day at 9:45 a.m. We have classes for all ages. We have a variety of subjects for adults to choose from, ranging from video studies to in-depth Bible study. For more information, call 412653-6899.
Upcoming Events at Westminster Presbyterian Church
Harvest Fair Scheduled at Calvary UP Church in Donora
Westminster Presbyterian Church is located at 2040 Washington Road. For more information, call 412-835-6630 or visit www.westminster-church.org. Youth Group Begins August 27 JAM - 5th/6th grade Veritas - 7th through 12th grade All youth in grades five - 12 are invited to join us for youth group each Wednesday evening. Don’t miss it! It won’t be the same without you! Fall Fitness Classes at Westminster Beginning September 2 Register today for one of the WROC’s Fall Fitness classes. All ages and skill levels. Contact Kathy at 412-835-6630 ext. 200. Family Promise Golf Outing Monday, September 8 at Rolling Hills Country Club Help the deacons of Westminster support Family Promise in their mission to provide safe, temporary homes for children and their parents who are homeless.
Pictured are (l-r): Emma Valla, Kate Valla, Andrea Kassa and Kaylee Kassa with their tattoos from last year's Harvest Fair.
Calvary United Presbyterian Church, 8th and Thompson Ave., Donora, will hold a Harvest Fair on Saturday, September 27 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to benefit the general funds of the church. There will be a White Elephant, used books and jewelry, a bake sale, walking tacos, face painting, fish pond, and food for sale. The public is invited to come and have fun!
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Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church Raising Funds for AED
be sent to: Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church, ECO, 561 Mingo Church Road, Finleyville, PA 15332
Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church is currently fundraising for a very important lifesaving device: AED. Having an AED (automated external defibrillator) areas has proven to save lives by correcting cardiac arrhythmias, in emergency situations. Our church invites the community into our facilities for many events in addition to weekly worship services. Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts and Youth Groups meet in our facilities. We hold community dinners, Interfaith Lenten Worship Services, Bible Studies, and group meetings. Many of those who worship and/or visit Mingo Church are of the older population, and we have experienced emergency events. In preparation for these situations, we have held CPR and Basic First Aid classes, led by personnel from the Jefferson Ambulance Service, and they have advised us of the need for an AED. The LifePak 1000 AED will cost $2,400. We are asking your support in raising the necessary funds for this asset which will be available at our church. Your donation is tax deductible as allowed by law and can
Upcoming Events at Monongahela’s First United Methodist Church First United Methodist Church, 405 West Main St., Monongahela, announces the following events in September. For more information, call 724-258-7054. Sunday Morning Worship Services 9:45 a.m. - Christian Education for all ages 8:45 & 11 a.m. - Church Service Church Activities Weekly youth groups meet at 5:30 p.m. September 7 - Church picnic at Jumonville, 1 p.m.in Wesley Hall. September 19 - Family Movie Night, 7 p.m. Movie: Time Changer. Everyone welcome, free. September 27 - Spaghetti Dinner with salad and dessert bar from 4 - 6 p.m. Call 724-258-7054 to order take out. October 4 - Annual fleatique starting at 8 a.m. Always lots of bargains plus regular and pumpkin pancake breakfast.
Crossroads Ministries Plans “Family Experience” Night Thursday, October 2 will mark the launching of the 2014-2015 season of the new ‘Family Experience’ (FX) at Crossroads Ministries. This weekly program is designed to create a shared experience for the entire family, where both critical influences of the home and church are united. Children ages 3-5 will continue to participate in the AWANA program; a nursery will also be available for infants and toddlers. FX will focus on a weekly ‘Bottom Line Life App’ that will connect and reinforce the monthly theme that is being taught each Sunday. The yearly schedule will also provide many opportunities for families to participate in special events such as ‘Tin Can Talley’, ‘Popcorn & Movie Night’, ‘Grand Prix Derby Races’, and ‘Trunk-n-Treat’ just to name a few. Crossroads Ministries is located on Rt. 88 one mile south of Trax Farms in Finleyville (overlooking Mineral Beach). For further information regarding our children’s ministry programs, please visit www.crossroadsministries.com or call Cortney Hodgson at 724-348-1620.
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Monessen’s Epiphany of Our Lord Holds Church Festival
The Dynasonics performed indoors at the parish on Sunday afternoon.
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The Epiphany of Our Lord Catholic Parish held a two-day festival on August 2nd and 3rd at 44 Pennsylvania Blvd., Monessen. Both days were eventful and drew diverse crowds, despite the rain on Saturday. Rosalie Nicksich, Abigail Smith, Doreen Smith (in front) In charge of the festival and Michele Cardamone and LuAnne Johnson (in back) cooked delicious food for the crowd. was Epiphany of Our Lord Rev. Michael Crookston, who said, “One of the big things here in Monessen is the ethnicity, so it’s the ethnic foods that the people truly enjoy at the festival.” On Saturday, the event took place during the evening, from 5 -10 p.m. Outside food meant a long line and a large list of venBrother Jeep played music for the people at the Epiphany Festival on August 2. Their music won over dors, featuring hot dogs, the noisy crowd. hamburgers, funnel cakes, sausage sandwiches, and more. A variety of games haluski, and a bake sale. The and a Chinese auction were avail- Dynasonics, a polka band, perable to play. From 6 - 10 p.m., a formed indoors from 3 - 6 p.m. band called Brother Jeep provided There were also games and festivimusical entertainment, playing toe- ties in which to participate. tapping rhythm and blues music. The annual festival is one to look Later, while it rained, they moved forward to all summer. It just makes indoors where people danced and the summer livelier. Epiphany of enjoyed themselves. Our Lord is located on 618 Knox On Sunday, the day went from 11 Ave., Monessen. Mass times are a.m.- 7 p.m. Inside food included Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at delicious pierogies, stuffed cabbage, 10:30 a.m.
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Praise and Worship in the Park a Growing Success in Monongahela By Paul Chasko
You needn’t have gone any further than Chess Park in Monongahela to enjoy some fine Christian music performances, rub elbows with some great folks from the Valley, and enjoy some great food. “Praise and Worship in the Park” is now an annual event in Monongahela’s Chess Park and this was the 10th year in the series and was sponsored, once again, by the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Monongahela. This is a summer event enjoyed by Christians and non-Christians, young and old, from the upper Mon Valley and beyond. The celebration started Friday August 8th, continued Saturday, August 9th, and culminated with an outdoor open Sunday service on August 10th. On Saturday, there were booths featuring a variety of great foods, crafts and games prepared and featured by local church groups. For the kids, there was face painting, a climbing wall and a variety of other events. The main feature during the afternoon and evening were performances by a number of Christian bands and vocal groups – some fairly wellknown. The groups were: From The Top; Shepherd’s Voice; First Baptist Church Praise Band; First Christian Church Praise Band; Journey By Grace Praise Band; and Noel McLeary. A portable stage and professional sound system had been set
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up with the audience seated under a large canopy – it looked to be able to accommodate an audience of about 200. The food was prepared by many local church groups and offered for sale as church fundraisers. The variety of food available was amazing from the usual staples - hot dogs, hamburgers, hoagies, fries and pizza and soft drinks – to the, not so common - funnel fries, deep fried Twinkies and Oreos. A real favorite looked to be the peach shortcake with ice cream.
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Home & Garden Tips On Organizing Your Closets Like A Pro (NAPS)—Any time of year can be the right time to give your closets the once-over. A well-organized closet space offers several benefits. For starters, you can save time when you can find the items you are looking for. That can also mean less stress and more time to enjoy with family and friends. To help, here are some tips from EasyClosets—an online provider of do-it-yourself custom organization systems for all areas of the home. • Closets can be easily overrun with clothes, shoes and jackets that you no longer wear or are out of season and are taking up valuable space. Rotating your wardrobe with the season and
purging items keeps everything organized and gives your closet some space to breathe. • When it comes to the closet space itself, create dedicated areas for specific types of items so you will know where to find them—and where to put them away—every time. • Position shelves, hanging rods and drawers in a convenient location that makes it simple to get to items that are used frequently. • Then use your closet’s top shelves to store off-season or seldom-used items, including hats, luggage and extra bedding. • In the master bedroom closet, organize your belts, ties or scarves
with pull-out racks that keep items separated and accessible. • In your kids’ closets, you can make it easier to keep things orderly with baskets and shelves placed within their reach. Wire baskets will let your little ones see what’s inside. Double up on hanging rods to maximize space and make clothing items more visible. As they grow, you can move or remove the adjustable rods. • To organize your entryway closet, create zones by dedicating baskets, hooks and shelves to each family member. Use them to store jackets, shoes, hats, bags, the dog’s leash and seasonal items. • If you want to get your closets
organized right away, EasyClosets offers products that are custom made in one business day and shipped to your home. The company even has an intuitive online design tool to make space planning quick and easy for homeowners. Complimentary design service is also available, allowing customers to have an expert review their plan or create it for them. Upgrading to a custom closet can increase the quality and value of your home. Plus, you can save up to 50 percent by designing and installing the organizers yourself. To learn more, visit www.easyclosets.com.
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The Great Debate: Stacking TVs and Fireplaces (BPT) - When choosing a focal point for a room, designers and homeowners alike often plan for a single feature - windows, TVs, artwork, or fireplaces - to take center stage. However, the explosion of flat screen TVs for every room in the home has created a debate - can you really have more than one focal point? Online resources like houzz and various design blogs have made it easy for homeowners to discuss that question, with many in favor of combining two features that typically stand out on their own - fireplaces and TVs - on one wall to blend the warm and comforting aesthetics of a fireplace with easy TV access. "The question is if a TV can - and should - be mounted on the wall above a fireplace, combining the two elements into one focal point, since they're traditionally used individually," says Becky Scribner, brand director of Heat & Glo. "The good news is that the TV and fireplace can occupy the same wall with a few minor install tweaks." n fact, stacking TVs and fireplaces can be a great choice for several reasons: * Easy design: Combining two elements in one location makes it easier to design the rest of the Continued on page 71
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Recent Local Real Estate Transactions Seller BALDWIN BOROUGH Estate of Emma Bahur Marilyn Elliott Aruba Investments LLC Thomas Siatkowski Falce Properties LLC James Boschele Michael Salapow Matthew Fenlock David Semelsberger trustee Thomas Bazzone Anthony Sorrentino Eric Doyle Estate of Robert Burnett Karnbauer Hemal Vasant Shah Dennis Dave Marie Thomas Roberta Zysk Bailey Land Co. Ltd. Charles Chalovich Walter Bechtold Estate of Rita Vrabel Ryan Clark Estate of Jeannine Sodini Anthony Frisoli Estate of Frederick Michael Wallisch Brian Vallor Kelly Kohlhaas Richard Harbaugh Joseph Schneider Ashley Hall et al. Greg Gisler Gustavo Wollmann Alfred Cipolla BALDWIN TOWNSHIP William John Nichols BB 842 LLC
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5623 Sixth St. $140,000 372 Jean Drive $35,00 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $101,900) by sheriff’s deed. Jessica Belancik 1901 Michael Drive $197,500 Sharon Voigt 162 Pinchtown Road $130,000 Now Renee Fox 3138 Vernon Ave. $150,000 trans find Real comm acti ons fr Stats om yo unity Constanza Fuentes 2825 Wenger St. $108,000 www. u o mess n our web r enger site! James and Edale Hoffman 674 Blossom Drive $143,500 p a p S e Richard Winter and Lisa Marshall 3400 Churchview Ave. Real Estate eTararcnh our r.com. $120,000 s and fi nd cu actions pa D&D Commercial Property LLC 5320 Clairton Blvd. $86,241 ge rrent archiv an ed ho me sa d Donna Mullner 5229 E. Willock Road $119,900 les. Jessica and Ryan Knepp 4872 Elmwood Drive $135,000 Bank New York Mellon Trust Co. NA trustee 1020 Glass Run Road $1,820 by sheriff’s deed. Brian Kramer 106 Joseph St. $55,000 Michael Puglin 1711 Michael Drive Unit 112B $198,000 Jedediah and Alisha Manning 5342 Page Drive $134,900 Wells Fargo Bank NA trustee 969-971 Streets Run Road $15,000 by sheriff’s deed. Federal National Mortgage Assn. 3724 Willett Road $1,815 by sheriff’s deed. Amber and Simplice Njoya 413 Bliss Drive $140,000 Melissa Myers and Anthgony Arnold 137 Joseph St. $82,000 George Eberst IV 3104 Vernon Ave. $72,900 George Zalenchak Jr. 459 First St. $85,000 David DeCastro 1236 Camarta Drive $350,000 Nailya Yusupova and Mizam Alimov 958 Ellen Drive $135,000 Jon and Amanda Helsel 4929 Gardenville Road $95,000 Ruth Naomi Selvig and James Martin Flaherty 23 Green Glen Drive $123,000 Christopher Dietz and Heather Eglar 1659 Hollyrood Road $125,000 Preston Garrett and Kristi Siemsen 818 Irwin Drive $155,000 Erin and Raymond Wroblewski 5455 Keenan Drive $157,000 Michael Reynolds 2810 Mellott Road $65,000 Derek Vasos 2602 Michael Drive $195,000 Daniel Belajac 1476 Senior Drive $179,900 Maureen Casey 120 Sunny Drive $124,900 Stacey Trbovich 405 Tyler Drive $92,000 Zachary Fuller BB 840 LLC Jean Elomba
495 Old Farm Road $142,000 842 Rolling Rock Road $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $118,250). 425 Pearce Road $111,300
Zaida Leone BENTLEYVILLE Joseph Stranko Jayme Sneith Columbus Club
E & S Enterprises LLC Slammin Jammin Inc. Ave Maria Parish Chartiable Trust
1220 Main St. $373,000 Main St. $20,000 208 Abromaitis St. $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $150,278).
BETHEL PARK John Lee Jeremy Dunlop Estate of Baldina Caske
Chase Schemm John Allard Peter Gregory Hamilton
403 Berrington Court 115 Bluestone Drive 1275 Delfield Drive
$140,000 $215,000 $180,000
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Recent Local Real Estate Transactions Seller Joseph Hanning RAC CLosing Services LLC Kenneth Kwasniewski Bradley Eisenhower Richard Benjamin Leo Castagnari et al. Eleanor Gemmill Domenic Mangieri Elizabeth Rush David Szymanski et al. Glenn Mangus Roy Scandrol Mayola Doubleday John Johnson Bernard Kalchthaler trustee Barbara Jan Pierce Tully Edwin Lawrence Jeffrey Burke Betty Snodgrass Edward Kappler Allen Biestek et al. Kenneth Karako Donald Dietz David Norsen Barbara Ann Arnone Ryan Kilgo Kenneth Kovach Tara Puskas Jamie McClutchy Jason Von Ehrenkrook PNC Bank NA
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RAC CLosing Services LLC Melissa and Robert Sterbal Ryan Eric Moerrison Jennifer Swango Robert and Ginelle Kemmerling Rodney R Ambrogi Revocable Trust Timothy and Heather Miklos Eric and Cara Materkowski Jacob and Jennifer Kraus Robert and Kristen Hischar Warren Lester II and Kathleen Lester William and Elizabeth Majetic Randy and Vicki Barger Darin and Brittany Kowalski Terry Dixon Steven and Stacey Lynn Ott Michael Markiw III and Kimberly Markiw Roslyn and Joseph Lavrich Lee and Melissa Frank Christine Ripepi and Rory Handyside Marnie Schilken and Shane Freeman Peter and Brenda Binotto Scott and Lynn McGuigan Jonathan and Susanne Hughes Adwait Pradhan and Archana Shrestha Sarah Conroy and Michael Bigos Tara Puskas Max Arenas and Jenny Molina Anthony Biagini Jr. and Samantha Gimigliano Jonathan and Caitlin Turka Robert Keebler and Shelby Psomas
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room, allowing for a single grouping of chairs and couches. * Enhanced functionality: Openconcept floor plans and homes that have the kitchen, eating and living area combined into an open great room are perfect for placing the TV and fireplace on the same wall. * Subtle style: Higher placement makes a TV less obvious when a person first walks into the room. Visitors notice a beautiful fireplace, especially when lit, and may only observe the TV if it's turned on. Plus, there are other decorating tricks designers can use if a homeowner really doesn't want the TV to stand out, like hiding it behind a painting or mirrors. The TV can be revealed with a push of a remote control button, causing the painting or mirrors to slide over or up, Continued on page 73
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PFC Outlet LLC Amy and Casey Bartkus Benjamin Chilenski Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Lawrence Jenks Brendan and Erika Schuster Kenneth and Mary Herisko Pennymac Loan Services LLC
3347 Industrial Blvd. 3212 Kennebec Road 6016 Leprechaun Drive 4946 Linda Drive 2852 Maple St. 6382 Mitch Haven Drive 190 Old Village Lane 2107 Superior St.
$330,000 $237,000 $159,900 $1,902 by sheriff’s deed. $25,000 $175,000 $132,000 $1,743 by sheriff’s deed
Dek and Shanta Thapa Ace Property Group LLC Lauren and John Caldwell Crystal Kelly and Gerjiuan Charlton Amanda Kopchinski Andrea and Ryan Hall Gregory Harp Thomas Newman Jr. Paul Nandzik Michael Bothwell Kathryn Glover Jesse DeRosa Robert and Christine Kircher Pablo Antonio DeLeon JD Development & Properties LLC John Hartnett and Regis Hartnett Jr. Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. trustee
3907 Brownsville Road 315 Dailey Road 3926 Dalewood St. 3012 Elroy Ave. 240 Kaplan Ave. 115 Kaufman Ave. 20 Marylea Ave. 307 Pointview Road 4122 Edge Road 32 Marylea Ave. 105 Pentland Ave. 2825 Willett Road 3874 Delco Road 108 Van Wyck Ave. 3107 Elroy Ave. 3949 Meadowbrook Blvd. 3416 Willett Road
$152,500 $1,500 $76,000 $89,900 $84,900 $125,000 $80,000 $79,000 $112,900 $113,000 $86,700 $72,000 $32,000 $122,500 $28,000 $20,000 $1,754 by sheriff’s deed.
Brandon and Johnie Ansell Kimberly Wilhelm
172 Route 837 Taylors Run Road
$125,000 $8,000
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Recent Local Real Estate Transactions Seller Robert McFadden David Roland Mamie Clegg Raymond Haney Mary Carol Matus Lloyd Wadsworth Garnet Wach James Beauchamp Todd Restivo Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc. CHARLEROI Michael Buynar Arthur Lamont Gregory Michael Robbins Charleroi Community Park trustee CLAIRTON Cynthia Martin Zupanc et al. Robert Don Baird Josephine Moretti Diane Puckey Andrew Dent Susan Bandini William Siler Estate of Philip Maffeo DONORA John Szakal Estate of Mary Ann Baker Estate of Helen Kordistos Eric Hampton
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Cynthia McCann Deutsche Bank Trust Co. Americas trustee Zachary Fleming Jeffrey Ianno Frank Kevech Jr. et al. and Carol Kevech Dollar Bank Fred Usher Jr. and Bertha Roberta Usher Anita Lorene Grant and David Scott D’Angelo Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc. Benjamin and Sarah Taylor
123 Wisebecker Lane 1256 Country Club Road 172 Donora Road 3 Rabe Ave. 210 Ridge Road 585 Dry Run Road 34 Orchard St. 21 Pearl Alley 1296 Wickerham Drive 1296 Wickerham Drive
$139,900 $1,543 by sheriff’s deed. $5,500 $105,000 $334,000 $1,440 by sheriff’s deed. $150,000 $79,310 $135,000 $135,000
US Bank NA trustee Christopher Claude Garry Nathan Black New Leaf Recovery Services PC
615 First St. 1546 New Salem Road 15468 110 Prospect Ave. 90 Chambers Plaza
$1,584 by sheriff’s deed. $4,200 $10,000 $85,000
Ramone Williams Alexander Baird Oster John Lattanzi Karen Jacky BAC Home Loans Servicing L.P. Pittsburgh Investors LLC Richard Lattanzi Duane Lasich Rayjohn Property Management James Cochran Jr. David Crews Cedric Sutton
109 Locust Ave. $18,000 6106 Soltis Drive $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $15,300). 506 N. Eighth St. $30,000 328 New York Ave. $10,000 806 Worthington Ave. $4,532 by sheriff’s deed. 214 Creek Way $8,000 420 Fremont St. rear $8,500 547 State St. and St. Clair Ave. $15,000 114 14th St. 318 Castner Ave. 861 McKean Ave. 418 Fifth St.
$13,000 $21,500 $7,500 $4,500
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and then hidden again with another push of a button when the TV is turned off. For a quick living room update, consider placing your TV above the fireplace to create a warm, welcoming and inviting space. You may also consider adding a fireplace to your existing TV room for added relaxation and ambiance. Heat & Glo provides installation information to homeowners, and the brand's website includes information about the spacing recommended between the fireplace and the mantel (if desired), as well as spacing guidelines between the mantel and the TV. Consumers can also find a local dealer at www.heatnglo.com to help with installation and finishing.
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Buyer Kaja Holdings 2 LLC David Albert Priecko Don Services Inc. Robert Smay Hannah & Brothers Properties LLC Richard Stoioff
Address 115 Cherry Way 357 Van Pelt St. 568 Galiffa Drive 1156 Marelda Ave. 219 Third St. 29 Fairview Ave.
Price $7,850 $5,700 $357,500 $48,000 $10,000 $2,250
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Allison Vrabel
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Centaurus Properties LLC Kirsten and Mike Radaker Federal National Mortgage Assn. Steven Robertson Daniel and Amy Megahan Constance Hoehring Barbara Felicetty Dominick Piscione Michele and Aaron Torok Lesley Shaver Christie Gazdich First Commonwealth Bank Steven Bogacik Frank Steffan trustee Cheryl Scheck Jacqulyn Ann and David Obara Derek Medved Jonathan Warren Nowak Susan Mikus
2012 Country Club Drive 300 Saratoga Drive 829 Everglade Drive 2336 Margaret St. 574 Moray Drive 2232 Swallow Hill Road 04 Cowan Drive 304 Duncan Station Road 420 Highland Drive 1916 McPherson St. 5816 Meade St. 308 Rothey Drive Scenery Drive W. Smithfield St. 506 Duncan Station Road Hickory Circle 530 Howell St. 118 Kratt St. aka 737 Elway Ave. 112 Larchfield Drive
$75,400 $284,900 $2,089 by sheriff’s deed. $16,900 $69,900 $142,000 $79,900 $110,000 $144,650 $72,000 $93,000 $19,817 by sheriff’s deed. $26,310 $95,000 $127,000 $29,000 $187,115 $15,000 $142,000
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Buyer Derek DiNaples and Amanda Simko Richard and Danielle Ali EQT Production Co.
Address 450 Lincoln Hall Road 209 Shaffer Ave. Swallow Hill Drive
Joseph and Carey Sphar John Woodhouse and Connie Wise Federal National Mortgage Assn. Joseph and Jean Alcorn Dorothy Iovino and Giovanna Salvio Andrew Harper Mary and Barbara Wheatley Pleasant View Holdings Robert Cain et al. and Jonathan Cain David and Johna Pellegrini
163 Ernest Ave. 1629 Grange Road 6 Raymond St. 6 Park St. 32 Blythe Road 13 Daily Ave. Wheatley Road Freeport Road Terrace Lane 10 Wertz Way
Mingo Boy Inc.
3502 Highland Ave.
Donald and Christina Blank 51 Estates MHC LLC
8997 Roberts Hollow Road Route 51 Legislative Route 288
Diane Dobrich and Iris Grilho 1626 Jefferson Ridge Drive Matthew and Nicole Fenlock 1340 S. Randolph Drive Kelli Haberman and Michael Hanley 231 Springhouse Drive Phillip and Jessica Laux 129 Washington Drive Wyatt and Christine Ochadlick 201 Aber Drive NVR Inc. 305 Greene Drive Kari Zajac 306 New World Drive Alexis and Bridget Stright 111 Redcliff Drive Michelle Clare Falce and Glen Embree Jr. 604 Setter Lane Peter and Elizabeth Goutmann 605 Setter Lane Eaarnest and Kristine Thieshen 215 Shellbark St. Riyal Anil Kasekar & Carolyn Rodney Fernandes 3331 Woodwind Drive Daniel and Kelly Alisesky 164 Gill Hall Road Kurt Mahan 118 Hillview Road Timothy and Christine Beringer 409 Old Clairton Road Brandon and Rachel Polcawich 631 Setter Lane Bradley Eagan 148 Wray Large Road Andrew Lauterbach 166 Cassia Drive Bank New York Mellon trustee 241 Coal Valley Road NVR Inc. 315 Greene Drive Timothy and Charlotte Ivak 106 Lincoln Road Kari Zajac 380 New World Drive Gloria Szulkowski trustee 2024 S. Randolph Drive Lori and Ryan McNulty 110 Vine St. Branden and Stacey Cooper 102 Washington Drive Ryan and Michael McCauley 125 Washington Drive
Price $148,000 $71,500 $147,016
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$106,000 $25,000 $1,465 by sheriff’s deed. $140,000 $129,500 $123,500 $2,000 $272,964 $11,022 $125,000 $31,000 $154,000 $3,700,000 $66,000 $260,000 $392,000 $438,077 $325,000 $42,000 $100,000 $170,000 $337,605 $389,900 $35,000 $356,000 $118,000 $58,000 $808,538 $297,431 $92,000 $177,900 $2,356 by sheriff’s deed. $42,000 $135,000 $102,000 $293,000 $158,000 $307,165 $352,708
Avril Smith and Jason Cox Daniel Sunzeri Sonia Knapp and Nicholas White Darryl Arnold Patricia Luce Show Carole Baker Zynosky Properties LLC Fayette Resources Inc.
416 Forest St. 12 Jackson Drive 38 Jefferson Drive Knox Ave. 908 Dennis Ave. 103 Pacific Blvd. 16 Columbus Drive 1935 Grand Blvd.
$9,000 $134,900 $128,000 $2,500 $46,000 $45,000 $26,800 $160,000
US Bank NA trustee Delena Allshouse and Deneen Austin Ethan Ostapowicz Ran Brain Joel and Angela Walsh William and Barbara Bowen
431 Alexander St. $1,601 by sheriff’s deed. 780 Cassidy Ave. $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $26,010). 1017 Fifth Ave. $69,500 717 Grant St. $38,921 458 Liberty Ave. $196,000 245 Poplar St. $18,000
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(BPT) - If you want to improve your backyard with a special project for your family this year but you're not sure what to build, here are a few fun ideas. • Wood raised-garden planter. If anyone in your home has a green thumb, this is a great idea. A raised planter bed keeps the soil warmer longer, which will extend the gardening season. Your plants will also enjoy better soil conditions because the soil won't be walked on. Finally, raised beds make it easier to protect your plants from hungry woodland animals. • Wood treehouse. One of the iconic mainstays of childhood: If you have young children at home, they will love it. Incorporate extra elements into your tree house (ladders, slides, climbing wall, etc.) for prolonged enjoyment and consider putting walls on the structure. This will allow your children to play inside longer into the year. • Wood swing set. Build it as an attachment to the treehouse or as a standalone project. In either case, a swing set is sure to be popular. Basing the posts into the ground and building your set from quality treated lumber means it will be ready for your children - and for any fullgrown kid who wants to swing away nostalgically. • Wood sandbox. Another iconic childhood toy. Building a sandbox with higher side walls will reduce the amount of sand that spills over the side, and adding a base means this Continued on page 76
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section of your yard won't be filled with sand forever. You may also consider building a wooden cover for your child's sandbox to hide toys from sight and from the elements. • Picnic table. Not every project has to be designed just for the kids. A picnic table provides that at-the-park feeling right in your own backyard. Before you start your picnic table project, however, determine what style table you want (square, rectangle, hexagon, etc.) as well as the size of the table. If you have a large family or frequent guests, you may want to build a bigger table (but remember that this table will be harder to move around). If your table will only be used by a couple of people, a small, portable table is probably the better option. When it's time to choose a building material for your backyard project, consider pressure-treated lumber, which is both affordable and easy to use. Additionally, some brands of treated lumber give your backyard project a professional-grade look. When using treated lumber, be sure to check the end tag as it identifies the treatment type. Look for the ProWood end tag, because it's an indicator that tells you it's building code approved and treated for your intended use. ProWood MCA (Micronized copper azole) treated lumber has a lighter, fresher appearance compared to other current or previous treatments. MCA pressuretreated wood is the logical, safe choice - it's completely safe for people and pets. • Safe and environmentally friendly treated wood Clean, odorless, non-staining and non-irritating, ProWood MCA treated lumber from Universal Forest Products is safe for humans, animals and the environment. The process used to treat this wood has Continued on page 77
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Buyer Theresa Leech Kevin Reid
Address 161-163 Main St. 141 Morton St.
Price $100,000 $70,000
Brian and Sherri Green Wayne Scott and Clyetta Lyn Wruck Darin and Diana Schultz Mary Smith and Mark Williams William and Mary Watt
257 Arrowhead Lane 49-50 Dovercrest Nottingham Road 1327 Venetia Road 32 Meadowbrook Road
$485,000 $359,000 $30,000 $57,000 $185,500
Vision Real Estate Holdings LLC David Burrows Byron Rivera National Retail Properties Trust
910 Henry St. Roley St. 434 Green St. Locust St.
Bank America NA Jeffrey and Corrinne Kraft
431 Center Ave. 751 Lincoln Ave.
Daniel and Kathleen Petronella Jamie and Jason Roach KRP Development L.P. A Betler Construction Inc. Kely Young Deborah Mikutsky and Elizabeth Bevilacqua Ryan and Amy Honhart Linda Blakemore Theodore Stipanovich Pamela Polacek Andrew and Lauren McLain Gary Stiegel Jr. and Crystal Stiegel Lindsay Haddad Sarah Heasley and Donald Schwartmiller NVR Inc. Jared Spiteri Kristin Pearson and William Pearson Jr. Mark and Veronica Knewtson Paula Dorman Kerr Properties LLC Marcel Tourdot Davis and Nancy Klasnick Thomas and Charlene Salus NVR Inc. Michael Charles Hardoby Jr. & Tara Ruggiero Hard James Gregory and Stacey Stratton Patrick and Renette Cullen Jeffrey Goehring Yuhua Duan and Yi Li Cristine Bowen Ryan Bugielski and Amber Valdiserri Mark and Lauren Woodward
107 Bradford Cove 233 Brookwood Drive 109 Candlelite Circle Church Hill Road 231 Molly Drive 122 Sandpiper Lane 126 Scenery Circle 138 Scott Lane 298 Sutherland Drive 198 Bebout Road 313 Merriefeld Drive 110 Oak Ridge Drive 133 Scott Lane 273 Sienna Trail Unknown Address 650 E. McMurray Road 111 Fair View Circle 206 Fox Creek Road 465 Pinewood Drive 173 Scott Lane 193 Scott Lane 202 Wellington Circle 107 Whispering Heights Unknown Address 320 Buffalo Ridge Road 551 Center Church Road 119 Clearview Drive 515 Clubview Drive 161 Druid Drive 472 E. McMurray Road 507 Laurel Drive 213 Welbourn Drive
$28,500 $55,000 $34,000 $1,921,271 $1,545 by sheriff’s deed. $375,000 $607,000 $187,000 $127,000 $50,000 $522,500 $156,000 $358,000 $120,000 $237,500 $120,000 $666,500 $380,000 $125,000 $155,000 $93,000 $150,000 $480,000 $345,500 $140,510 $120,000 $140,000 $735,000 $925,000 $93,000 $375,000 $319,900 $174,900 $280,000 $382,000 $47,500 $150,000 $679,000
Lindsay Murray 433 Arbor Lane Amil Krueger 163 Green Drive William Confair & Cassandra Jean Kris Confair 133 Columbia Drive Daniel and Karrie Danyo 321 Dutch Lane Jonathan Banahasky 179 Sunrise Drive Joseph Pavicic and Holly Kiehl 163 Senate Drive William Matthias 281 W. Bruceton Road Marnie Sutch 709 Wil Tara Drive
$88,000 $179,900 $156,900 $192,000 $85,000 $119,000 $135,000 $223,000
Marc and Janet Stanziano Robert and Debra Bigi Joseph and Patricia Dreisch Rostraver Shoppes LLC Dean Micelli and Aimee Dinardo James Singer II and Carmen Russo Christopher and Lisa Shahan Kevin Dickey
$179,900 $239,000 $191,000 $300,000 $16,000 $70,000 $312,900 $650,000
1822 Rostraver Road 145 W. McClain Road 554 Weddell Drive 520 Circle Drive 205 Clark St. 307 Forest Drive 619 Rosewood St. 1605 Rostraver Road
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Recent Local Real Estate Transactions Seller Todd Pascoe Evelyn Kaifes Estate of Ralph Warner Charleroi Federal Savings Bank Rostraver Estates Inc. Wells Fargo Bank NA Isaac Lanham Fred Usher Jr. Lee Gniefkowski Estate of Sylvia Joyce Eichler James Gillingham Anthony Scialdone SOUTH PARK Lisa Iannone Smith Elizabeth Stinelli Clifford Kokowski Jason Glock South Park School District Amy Marie Potosnak Burkes South Park Township Pleasant Valley Land Co. Thomas Miliauckas Mark Vietmeier Paul Wissler Donna Klingler Douglas Mason estate et al. Beverly Varner Estate of Elizabeth Jean Rimmel Estate of John Coffey Wadwell Group Nicholas Richard Karlowsky Twin Property Solutions LLC SPEERS Jacqueline Korber WHITEHALL Michael Bell James McCarthy Jr. Anthony Bonacci Estate of Celestine Roberto Walter Gregory Derek Demastus PB Property Development Inc. Candace Baranski Margaret Panchura trustee Jineen Rush Carol Klein Zachary Precopio Christopher Cooper Estate of Mary Renne Estate of Thomas James Hertneky Mackenzie Giering Christen Rittiger Nancy Matuszak Leo Kruise Donald Savannah George Dokmanovich UNION TOWNSHIP Karen Barnhart David Spochacz Cheryl Hrycko Susan Hecht James Kopa
Buyer Robert Stowman Jr. Adam Grant and Melissa Horan Paul and Denise Roberts Justin Shawley and Melessa Salay UMH PA Independence LLC Justin and Linda Golembiewski Timothy Leary Edith Vay Zebadiah Lynn Julius Patterson Robert and Lisa Spekis Richard and Diane Lapinski
Address 4997 S. Route 51 660 Circle Drive 720 Fellsburg Road 130 Pride Drive SR 201 407 Salem Church Road 428 Atwood Drive 5114 Cedar Hills Blvd. Unit 5114 324 Riverside Road 274 Salem Church Road 607 Sontino Drive 451 W. Spring Grove Blvd.
Raymond Vincent and Zinaida Wesling 1518 Amelia Ave. Anthony and Michaelle Passatore 2116 Chris Drive Michael Waskewich Jr. and Shelly Waskewich 1188 Mike Reed Drive Brenda Emery 1103 O’Rourke Drive Cornerstone Christian Prepartory Academi Piney Fork Road Evan Scherbanic 4085 Hill St. Montour Trail Council Piney Fork Road Montour Trail Council Piney Fork Road Jonathan Abel and Danielle Ford 6611 Brownsville Road Amy and Christopher Burkes 3075 Piney Bluff Drive Blake Johnson 2092 Southwell Drive Shawn Earley 1528 Washington Ave. Wells Fargo Bank NA 1192 Forest Ave. Abby Wettstein 1616 Princess Lane Margaret Bastien 2451 Ridge Road Mark Thomas 2806 Sebolt Road Daniel and Leslie Battisti 1195 Snee Drive Praveen Kumar Burkanarayana & Anshu Yemale 1240 Snee Drive Keith Haselhoff and Logan Dillinger 6582 Zupancic Drive Larry and Marie Christinis
806 Jane Ave.
Price $180,000 $110,000 $123,000 $115,000 $1,500,000 $45,000 $129,500 $176,500 $87,500 $100,000 $45,000 $286,900 $171,000 $312,000 $195,900 $153,050 $100,000 $100,000 $6,000 $6,000 $190,000 $172,500 $167,000 $125,500 $15,000 by sheriff’s deed. $172,900 $117,000 $112,500 $60,000 $347,500 $185,000 $77,000
Sean and Brandi Poland Christopher and Heather Cooper Nicholas Costanzo Thakur and Thagi Ghimirey Shayne and Taylor Berns John Fruge Christopher Haynes John Baranski II Adam and Kathryn Damiani Ryan and Chelsea Hussak Steven Kammeyer Satori Enterprises LLC Jill Sharrer Kelly Kaecher and Robert Jean Davis Anita Mohney Justin Morrison Brady Alford Miroslav and Biljana Korac Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Mark Anthony Savannah Brian Barefoot
4693 Delma Drive 4746 Jewel Drive 4912 Plymouth Road 4778 Barone Drive 1245 Earlford Drive 4719 Echo Glen Drive 144 Weyman Road 4921 Brownsville Road Maxwell Drive 5305 Orchard Hill Drive 213 Peach Drive 4906 E. Willock Road 5251 Fieldcrest Drive 5308 Orchard Hill Drive 5373 Orchard Hill Drive 1350 Prospect Road 69 Skyvue Drive 5347 Spring Valley Drive 75 Springmeadow Court 1206 Varner Road 4728 W. Lawnview Ave.
$149,900 $261,500 $169,900 $130,000 $274,000 $168,900 $142,000 $135,000 $85,000 $66,000 $153,000 $75,000 $135,000 $115,000 $97,500 $99,900 $122,000 $127,500 $3,113 by sheriff’s deed. $145,000 $268,000
Kayla Thomas and Joseph Marie III Morequity Inc. Alexander and Nicole Ball Adam and Courtney Osier Karen Kelly
3477 Frye Ave. 2012 SR 88 6605 Shady Ave. 6613 Shady Ave. 2037 Linden St.
$122,000 $1,443 by sheriff’s deed. $119,900 $249,900 $30,412
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School News...School News Register for the 2014-2015 School Year at St. Clare of Assisi Montessori Preschool Preschool registrations are being accepted for the 2014-15 school year at St. Clare of Assisi Montessori Preschool, for children who are 3,4, and 5 years old, held three or five days a week. Affordable monthly tuition with payments made September - May. The preschool is located at 622 Delaware Ave., Clairton. For more information, call 412- 233- 7870 or visit the website at www.saintclareschoolclairton.parishesonline.com. Call Frances Bindas at 412-226-1296 to schedule a tour.
Homeschool Outdoor Classroom Offers ‘Mantis Mania’ at Mingo Creek Park The Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation is offering a “Mantis Mania” Homeschool Outdoor Classroom at Mingo Creek County Park on Thursday, September 11 at Shelter 4. Two sessions are available: Session I will begin at 10 a.m. and Session II will begin at 1 p.m. Join us as we investigate insects, as well as learn about a very unique one: the praying mantis! We’ll be playing field games, searching for praying mantises and their egg sacks, and with a little luck, observing a live specimen or two. Please note that this program is designed for homeschooled children ages 5 to 11. Pre-registration is required and can be made by calling the Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation office at 724228-6867. There is no fee for this program. Mingo Creek Park is located 12 miles east of Washington, PA off of Route 136.
Kindergarten Plus Program Offered at John McMillan Preschool Wishing for full-day kindergarten? We can help! Children currently enrolled in local kindergartens are invited to join us for a fun, club-like program offered either one or two half-days per week. Designed to extend your child's learning, classes are heavy in science, math and literacy skills with hands-on experiments, projects and physical games to get the little bodies moving! AM Kindergarten Plus is offered on Monday mornings from 9:3011:30 a.m. Our PM Kindergarten Plus is offered Monday and/or Thursday afternoons from 1 - 3 p.m. Classes begin early in October, giving the children a chance to become acclimated to school schedules, but families are encouraged to enroll now to guarantee a spot in the class that best fits their schedule. For more information, contact Pat Folino at 412-833-4704. John McMillan is located on Clifton Road in Bethel Park, minutes from South Park, Finleyville and Peter's Township!
JMPC Preschool Accepting Registration for 2014-15 School Year John McMillan Presbyterian Church Preschool continues to accept registrations for the 2014 - 2015 school year. Whether you'd like to help your little one with social skills or just want to be sure he/she is prepared for kindergarten and are looking for a preschool program with a loving, Christian environment, visit our school and discover why learning is fun at John McMillan. Classes are available for children ages 2 through 5. Developmentally appropriate curriculum, aligned with the PA Learning Standards includes art, music, kindergarten readiness activities, science, and creative and outdoor play. Our Friday morning Parent and Tot classes are an opportunity for you and your two-year-old to enjoy a special time together. The three-yearold classes meet either two or three times a week and the four-year-old classes meet on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Our four-day transition class is designed for the older preschool child who would benefit from another year of preschool prior to entering kindergarten. Kindergarten Plus is a fun enrichment program with a hands-on science and math focus for children enrolled in a traditional kindergarten setting. Enrollment is open to children of all faiths and from all surrounding areas. Tuition includes a sibling discount for those families enrolling more than one child. For further information or to arrange a tour, please call Pat Folino at 412-833-4704. Classes are filling up but limited openings are available in all age groups.
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Clairton City School District Encourages Summer Reading Challenge Participation
Clairton Students Help Make Boy’s Wish Come True
Students Welcome Back Teachers
Summer Y-Readers show off the cards they made for Danny Nickerson.
Summer Enrichment Students and Y-Readers helped make Danny Nickerson's birthday wish come true. Nickerson celebrated his 6th birthday with the one birthday present he had been hoping for: tens of thousands of birthday cards. Danny is fighting an inoperable brain tumor and his mother made an appeal on social media to have strangers send him cards. Danny received over 100,000 cards from strangers all over the world, including 30+ from Clairton Summer Enrichment Students and Y-Reader Students. The students were excited to be able to give back to a child around their own age. They worked on the cards at the end of the day, during snack times, and as work was completed.
Pictured is Summer Reading Challenge participant Alyse Roadman. Alyse is entering 1st grade at Clairton Elementary. This summer, over 8 weeks, Alyse read more than 65 books. Alyse started by reading with her mother and as the summer progressed, she read on her own to her mother.
Students welcome teachers back! Clairton students flipped the script this year by welcoming the teachers back on August 15th during the teachers/staff clerical day. Approximately 30 students in grades 4-12 volunteered to come to the school on Friday morning at 7:15 a.m. to help welcome the teachers, prep rooms, assist teachers, and help spread back-to-school joy. Cheerleaders and National Honor Society students served the teachers, staff, and maintenance workers ice cream sundaes at the end of the day, courtesy of Al's Cone Zone.
Save the Date!
Clairton Hosts Annual Information Day Clairton's Annual Information Day was held on August 6th in the high school auditorium and lobby. A record number of parents and guardians attended to complete necessary back to school paperwork, collect information about extracurricular activities, and sign their students up for programs such as CASTLE and Expect Respect. This year, information day had a few fun elements added, such as face painters. Cheerleaders hosted a bake sale and hoagie sale. Information Day forms were also made available electronically at www.ccsdbears.org.
Clairton City School District hosted a Summer Reading Challenge Program for students in grades K - 8. The Elementary Library was open every Wednesday and students were permitted to check out books and earn accelerated reading points; they also completed reading journals. Each student logged minutes and completed Accelerated Reader tests. Top readers earned rewards such as a free book from Barnes & Noble, a pool party, and other special rewards.
While the adults completed paperwork, students of all ages enjoyed the face painters at Information Day.
Clairton City School District will host open houses on the following days: September 9 - Grades 9-12 September 10 - Grades 6 -8 September 11 - Grades K - 5 For more information for grades 6 -12 call 412-233-9200 ext. 1250 and for grades K - 5 call 412-233-9200 ext. 1050.
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Local People News Eighty Four’s Sarah Ott Named Junior Beginner North Atlantic Pageant Winner Sarah Ott, age 14, daughter of Mike and Maureen Ott of Eighty Four, is the National Baton Twirling Association Junior Beginner North Atlantic Pageant winner, also taking first place in her pageant and regional twirling solos. Sarah participated in several competitions during twirling season, taking first place in junior beginner solo at the Shamrock Festival and State Competitions and winning the twirl-off at both. The Sarah Ott Junior Beginner North Atlantic Pageant win earned Sarah the right to compete in the National Beginner Pageant, held at Notre Dame with other twirlers from around the country. At Notre Dame, Sarah placed 6th in the Junior Beginner Pageant, taking 4th place in her pageant solo and 9th place in her pageant strut. She also placed 2nd in her open strut competition. Sarah studies dance at Ruby Daugherty and Sherry School of Dance in Finleyville where she participates in baton, jazz, tap, ballet, and toe ballet. She is a member of the Senior Modernettes, who won the 2014 Senior National Show Corps with Props Championship at Notre Dame in July and will represent the USA at the World Championships next spring in Italy.
Tyler Shash of Monessen Named Leo of the Year Tyler Shash became the Tyler Shash Leo of the Year on Wednesday, August 6 at the annual Lions' District 14 banquet, held in Greensburg. He is the son of Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Jill Shash of Monessen.
MVRCC Notes Passing of Longtime Supporter Pierre Luti The Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce notes the passing of Pierre A. Luti, one of the organization's longtime supporters. He is seen here being honored by the Chamber in 2005 at an annual awards event for his continual involvement with the Chamber since 1946. He is the founder of Pierre A. Luti Advertising, which is located in Monessen, and has a long history of local community service.
Pierre A. Luti
Congratulations, Ashlee Wilkes! Ashlee Wilkes, age 15, a Peters Township High School student, has been accepted into the Western Area Career and Technology Center for Cosmotology for the school year 2014 – 2015. Congratulations! Love, Mom, Dad, and Family
Ashlee Wilkes
William Brahler Named a Five-Star Professional in Real Estate Congratulations to William Brahler IV of CENTURY 21 Frontier Realty for being voted as a Five-Star Professional in Real Estate; he also was listed in June's edition of Pittsburgh Magazine. This is William's 3rd consecutive year. The final list of 2014 Professional Five-Star Real Estate Agents is a select group representWild Willy ing less than 5% of real estate agents in the area. Move with "The King!" He's your neighborhood realtor and if you're thinking of buying or selling, call William at 724-255-7645 (cell) or 724929-2180 (office).
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September 2014 ————————————————————————————————————————— ACTON, Joseph F., 90, of Monongahela, died July 7. Arrangements by Frye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela. ARMENTO, Meredith “Moe” F., 70, West Mifflin, died August 15. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. BARRY, Joseph R., 79, of Jefferson Hills, died August 9. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township. BEVAN, Wilson H., 79, of Elco, died July 17. Arrangements by Melenyzer-DuBarr Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. in Roscoe. BORES, Dorothy K., 76, of Finleyville, died July 30. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. BRADSHAW, Pamela Lee, 62, of Donora, died July 9. Arrangements by Frye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela. BUCHAK, Holly (Misanik), 37, of New Eagle, died July 5. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. BUTERA, Margaret “Peg”, 85, of Charleroi, died July 20. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi. CARSON, Charles S., 68, of Fallowfield Township, died July 29. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi. CUROTOLA, Martha “Marti”, 60, of Finleyville, died July 31. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. DARNEY, Doris Jean, 87, of Beallsville, died July 13. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. DAY, Robert Keith, 62, of Monongahela, died July 10. Arrangements by Frye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela. DEWAR, James P., 63, of Baldwin Borough, died August 11. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. DITHRICH, Leo J. Jr., 97, of Bethel Park, formerly of Baldwin Borough, died July 21. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. DOCHINEZ, Helen, 86, of Monongahela, died July 3. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. DUKE, Dorrine G., 98, of Bethel Park, died July 28. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. DULL, Beverly J. (Zurngibl), 49, of Duncannon, formerly of South Park, died Aug 6. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township. EAGLEN, Dorothy A. (Seiler), 98, of Dormont, formerly of Baldwin Borough, died August 3. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home. EDMUNDSON, John “Jack” Cleeland Jr., 78, of South Park, died August 18. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home. FAIRBAUGH, Annastasia (Krupa), 91, of West Mifflin, died August 6. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral
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Recent Local Death Notices Home in Pleasant Hills. FLEET, Jean I., 85, of Jefferson Hills, died August 16. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. GEORGE, Peter, 79, of Bethel Park, died July 20. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home. GNOTH, Edward J., 95, of Pleasant Hills, died July 27. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. GRICAS, Shirley, 79, of North Charleroi, died July 22. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi. HANEY, Tonya Lynn, 35, of Belle Vernon, died July 29. Arrangements by William Bautz Funeral Home in New Eagle. HAVENER, William J., 86, of Baldwin, died August 6. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. HEIPLE, Pauline “Polly” L., 89, of West Mifflin, died July 23. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. HESS, Alvin Luther, 98, of Roscoe, died July 20. Arrangements by Melenyzer-DuBarr Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. in Roscoe. HOFMANN, Robert Edward, 41, of Castle Shannon, died August 4. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. HOFMEISTER, N. Dean, 86, of Fallowfield Township, died July 11. Arrangements by Frye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela. IANNONE, Gloria Jacqueline, 90, of Carroll Township, died July 4. Arrangements by Frye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela. JONES, Jean Helen, 82, of Franklin, OH, formerly of New Eagle, died July 11. Arrangements by Frye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela. KRUPENSKY, Eleanor G. (Gricas), 87, of Baldwin Borough, died July 26. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. KUDLA, Francis “Frank” Lawrence, 85, of West Mifflin, died August 2. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. LeCLERG, Robert S., 85, of North Charleroi, died July 25. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi. LILLEY, Judith A., 63, of Rostraver Township, died July 4. Arrangements by Frye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela. MALLI, F. Kennard, 71, of Upper Saint Clair, died July 30. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. MALOY, Dr. Elmer J., “Dr. Jim”, 90 of West
Mifflin, died August 3. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township. MINEO, Michael, 31, of South Park, died August 15. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township. MISTICK, Sandra L., 51, of Brentwood, formerly of Baldwin Borough, died July 24. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home. MOORE, Emerson Lee III, 70, of Centerville, Washington County, died July 22. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills. MORGANO, Vincent, 62, of Whitehall, died July 26. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home. MUSOLINO, Lillian O. (Bier), 81, of South Hills, died July 20. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. NAKUTIS, James J., 64, of Jefferson Hills, died on July 19. Arrangements by Frye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela. NASAL, Bertha Mejia, 85, of Finleyville, died July 30. Arrangements by Frye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela. NEICE, James Howard, 89, of Whitehall, died July19. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home. NERONE, F. Regan, 73, of South Park, died July 27. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. OLER, James Henry “Googs”, 89, of Charleroi, died August 4. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi. PATCH, Jean A., 93, of Pinehurst, NJ, formerly of Bethel Park, died August 15. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. PICCIONI, Anthony Mario, 69, of Pleasant Hills, died August 8. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. PIERANTOZZI, Carlo A., 80, of Monongahela, died July 31. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. PIETKIEWICZ, Patricia, 78, of Baldwin, died August 14. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. REIS, Harry W., 87, of Charleroi, died July 30. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi. RHODES, Harlen F., 92, of Finleyville, died Aug 10. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. RUSCHAK, Betty Jean, 74, of Charleroi, died July 20. Arrangements by SchrockHogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi. RUSSELL, Kathryn “Kay” (Timlin), 91, of
Charleroi, died August 15. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi. SMITH, Edwin Wesley 91, of Carroll Township, died July 22. Arrangements by Frye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela. SNODGRASS, Margaret J., 85, of Carroll Township, died July 7. Arrangements by Frye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela. SPELLMAN, Deborah J., 58, of Bethel Park, died August 10. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. TOOLE, John “Jack” F., 76, of Whitehall, died July 19. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. TORTELLA, Michael Anthony “Tort”, 48, of Baldwin Borough, died July 31. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. TRANQUILLI, Steve, 89, of Bethel Park, died July 20. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. UHL, Dorothy G., 92, of Baldwin, died July 20. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. VERRETT, Daniel E., 49, of Monongahela, died July 30. Arrangements by William Bautz Funeral Home in New Eagle. VERTULLO, Anna May, 84, of Baldwin Borough, died July 22. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township. VIGNOLI, Violet M., 87, of Carroll Township, died July 23. Arrangements by Frye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela. VOTODIAN, Antoinette “Toni”, 53, of West Mifflin, died August 9. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. WEIGHTMAN, John “Red”, 67, of Charleroi, formerly of Finleyville, died July 26. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi. WILLIAMS, Gail Louise, 79, of New Eagle, died July 13. Arrangements by Frye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela. WILLIAMS, Thomas W., 69, of Castle Shannon, died July 31. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. WILSON, Esther, 94, of Forward Township, died July 20. Arrangements by Frye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela. WOOD, John C. “Bo” Jr., 84, of Monongahela, died July 6. Arrangements by Frye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela. YOCHUM, Patricia J., 75, of Baldwin, died August 13. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. YUROSKO, Catherine M., 80, of West Mifflin, died July 30. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township.
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Entertainment Live Music & Entertainment at Your Neighborhood Hot Spot!
PUMP the P U VOLU
SEPTEMBER DENNY’S ROADHOUSE 724-258-6232 3431 Rt. 136, Finleyville (corner of Ginger Hill Rd & Rt. 136) Mondays – Saturdays Exotic/Lingerie Barmaids 6 p.m. – 2 a.m.
16 – Open Jam Night 8 p.m. 19 – Running Low 9 p.m. 25 – Kickball 7:30 p.m. 26 – Todd Jones 9 p.m. 29 – Colors & Bottles 7:30 p.m. 30 – Bar Bingo 7:30 p.m.
E&E CLUB 412-835-9935 6495 2nd Ave., South Park Wednesdays – Pool League Sundays – Free Pool
THE HANDLE BAR & GRILLE 724-746-HBAR 342 W. Pike St., Canonsburg Entertainment starts at 8:30 p.m. 12 – The Tony Janflone, Jr. Duo (Tony w/ Curtis Swift on Sax) 19 – Local Thursdays – “Name That Tune” Music Trivia w/ DJ Joe
ECK’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 724-310-3570 1574 Fourth St., Monongahela 5 – DJ Redd Hot 12 – DJ Profyle 19 – DJ Redd Hot 26 – DJ Profyle 27 – Band Night featuring Tabyoularsa & Parking Lot Whiskey ELRAMA TAVERN 412-384-3630 1520 Rt. 837, Elrama 1 – Closed for Labor Day 2 – Open Jam Night 8 p.m. 5 – The Joint Commission 9 p.m. 9 – Bar Bingo 7:30 p.m. 13 – Churchview Saints 9 p.m. 15 – Colors & Bottles 7:30 p.m.
HEY ANDY’S SPORTSBAR AND LOUNGE 724-258-4755 1221 W Main St., Monongahela 5 – 5 Minutes of Fame Karaoke 6 – Steeltown 10 – Jam Night 8 -11 p.m. 12 – TBA 13 – TBA 19 – Country Gems 20 – Carolyn Marie 24 – Jam Night 8 - 11 p.m. 26 – White Rose Karaoke 27 – Luke Acoustics
by Mandy Withers-Kozlowski
THE HUNTING LODGE 724-348-7984 3529 Washington Ave., Finleyville Fridays – Free Juke Box 8 p.m. - close Saturdays – Free Juke Box 8 p.m. - close
ROY’S BY THE TRACKS 724-348-7118 3710 Rt. 88, Finleyville 5 – Verity’s Lie 12 – Shannon and the Merger 19 – The Rock-it Band 26 – The Bill Ali Band Wednesdays – Karaoke w/ Brett Saturdays – Karaoke Sundays – Karaoke
THE KICKSTAND BAR & RESTAURANT 412-384-3080 1100 Hayden Blvd., Elizabeth 13 –Back to the ‘80s Night Fridays – DJ TERRACE GARDENS 412-233-2626 RINKY DINKS ROADHOUSE 1180 Woodland Ave., 724-228-1059 Clairton 339 Amity Ridge Rd., Amity 5 – Chuck Corby 5 – Ruff Creek 12 – Between 2 Rivers 13 – Branch & Dean 19 – Todd Jones 19 – Rusty Haywhackers 26 – Regular Joes 20 – Ruff Creek w/ Tim Wednesdays – Free Juke Litvin Box 23 – Paint ‘n’ Sip Saturdays – Free Juke Box 28 – Bluegrass Sunday w/ Town Mountain
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THE TIKI BAR 724-348-7022 6285 Rt. 88, Finleyville 7 – Sea of Heads 14 – Good Guys 21 – Mid Life Crisis Fridays – Car Cruise 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. ( Intersection of 837/Coal Valley Rd.), Jefferson Boro 6 – The Jades Thursdays – Acoustic Open Stage w/ Brown Liquor Fridays – Open Stage Night - all musicians welcome
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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2003 Chevy Astro van, good condition, used as a delivery van, high mileage, runs good, inspected till 5/2015. KBB value at $3500 to $4000. Call 724-746-4628. ________________________________________ Need Car Insurance Now? Lowest Down Payment Canceled? State Letter? Accidents? Tickets? DUI? Instant Coverage! INSUREDIRECT.COM Toll-Free 888-800-2312 ________________________________________ CASH FOR CARS: Cars/Trucks Wanted! Running or Not! We Come To You! Any Make/Model. Instant Offer - Call: 1800-569-0003 ________________________________________ CARS/TRUCKS WANTED! Top $$$$$ PAID! Running or Not, All Years, Makes, Models. Free Towing! We’re Local! 7________________________________________ Days/Week. Call Toll Free: 1-888-416-2330 GET CASH TODAY for any car/truck. I will buy your car today. Any Condition. Call 1-800-864-5796 or www.carbuyguy.com ________________________________________ TOP CASH FOR CARS, Any Car/Truck, Running or Not. Call for INSTANT offer: 1-800-454-6951 ________________________________________
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2005 Chevrolet Extended Cab Pickup Truck, Z71 Package, Silverado Trim, has Bedliner, hard Tonneau cover, Red/Silver two-toned paint, only has 54,500 miles. Asking $14,500. Call 412-354-0652 ________________________________________
DONATE A CAR - HELP CHILDREN FIGHTING DIABETES. Fast, Free Towing. Call 7 days/week. Non-runners OK. Tax Deductible. Call Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 1-800-578-0408 ________________________________________ DONATE THAT CAR or REAL ESTATE to Saving Our Soldiers. Fast FREE pickup. Running or not. Full fair market value tax deduction. SOSCars.ORG Call 1-888-9079757 ________________________________________
JUNK CARS WANTED! FREE Tow! C.T. Auto Recyclers. 724-348-7467. ________________________________________
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DELL LAPTOP Computer. Extremely fast, professional grade model. Excellent condition. Windows 7, Premium software bundle. Perfect for home, school or business. Six month warranty. $399. 717-653-6314 ________________________________________
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The MESSENGER is the premier community newspaper in the South Hills and Mon Valley area of Pittsburgh. We are a free, monthly publication seeking to expand our coverage, and grow existing territories. The MESSENGER is looking to add experienced Sales Representatives to our growing team of professionals. Candidates should possess: Strong sales and/or customer service skills, ability to offer clients advice on ad content and design, handle several projects at once, work on a deadline, familiarity with Mon Valley area, reliable transportation, flexible schedule, computer with internet access and a personable, friendly attitude. Preferred candidates will possess: Prior newspaper or media experience, good communication and presentation skills and be motivated, determined and persistent. Interested applicants should email us at dhaniford@messengerpaper.com with a resume and cover letter, or mail to P.O. Box 13363, Pittsburgh, PA 15243.
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-------------- EMPLOYMENT -----------_Local Hardware Store looking for Part Time Sales person. Knowledge of Plumbing, Electrical work and/or general hardware required. Fax Resume to 724-2586482 or Email to: hardware738@gmail.com ________________________________________ Home Based Business. Offer a rich, gourmet coffee infused with Garcinia Cambogia for dramatic weight loss and energy. Exceptional income opportunity. Sell on/off line. Free website. www.leanjoejava.com HELP WANTED Vocelli Pizza hiring all positions call 724-348-8844 or apply at the Finleyville location. Local window cleaning company looking for parttime help, with opportunities for full-time. Experience preferred but not required. Will train. Ladder work involved. Non-smoking environment. If interested, call George 724-348-4855. ________________________________________ 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 724-3486565 ________________________________________ Slagle Roofing & Construction, Inc. NEEDS... Experienced Roofers to join our team. FULL-TIME. Must have valid driver's license. STOP IN or CALL 724-2586901. 208 W. Main Street, Monongahela Experienced Hair Dresser Needed FULL or PART Time • 724-344-4656 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. ________________________________________ WORK FROM HOME: US-manufacturer company with a documented success record seeking self-starters. Full training provided, unlimited income. FT/PT. www.residualwealthfromhome.com 484-734-0312. ________________________________________
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GRAVELY riding mower, rear engine, model 9270601028, excellent condition, $625.00. 412-384-2267 ________________________________________
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Bunk beds w/mattresses, never used, heavy duty Oak finish, $350. 724-747-9216 ________________________________________ Penguin tickets, (2) for a few home games. Let me know if interested . Send text to 412-780-5998 ________________________________________ Very powerful Red Max backpack type blower, 160 MPH, 430 CFM, runs like new, $275. 412-254-4303. ________________________________________ Trailer hitch for 1978-1985 Dodge full-size van (not minivan), $50. 412-254-4303. Grave Site FOR SALE, 1 Grave Site Section 15, Can be 2 Deep, Queen Of Heaven Cemetery, Peters Township. Call 412-606-8532 2 1/2 ton pallet jack, 32 X 72 metal desk, 30 X 60 composite platform truck. $100 each,. Call 724-7464628 ________________________________________ Riflescope, NIKON Monarch, 6.5 - 20 x 44, with sunshade, AO, FC, - $395.00. Riflescope, LEUPOLD M8, 12 x 40mm, with sunshade, AO, FC - $375.00. Call John at 724-483-1271. ________________________________________ Jumper cables, quick 5/10 minutes charge, lighter to lighter, don't need to open hood, never used, still in plastic package, can gift, $20.00. 412-854-3637 ________________________________________ Gracemats.com, check out website, teach kids new/old testaments, read/color/learn, reuse both sides over and over, washable. $5.95 each or 4 for $19.95. 412-8543637 ________________________________________ Sony 32 inch TV, remote, stereo sound, cable ready, super picture, $49.00. 412-854-3637 ________________________________________ Decorative pillows, dress up your sofa and bed, many colors/shapes, clean, like new, $5.50 each. 412-8543637 ________________________________________ Cobra Radar Detector, 14 bands, voice alerts for long distance, never used, still in plastic package, can gift, $59.00. 412-854-3637 ________________________________________ Video conferencing/internet voice/microphone gaming, never used, still in plastic package, can gift, $65.00. 412-854-3637 ________________________________________ Atari videos, discs, games, math, etc. in plastic cases, perfect condition, $20.00 all in big box. 412-854-3637 ________________________________________ Beach umbrella or for patio table, extra large, colorful stripes with carrying case, in plastic pkg, new, can gift, $55. 412-854-3637 ________________________________________
Designer dresses, jackets, jeans, tops from Galleria Arden B, $12 and up, XS/Small, clean, lovely, exc. condition. 412-854-3637 ________________________________________ Windshield wipers for VW or Audi, still in plastic pkg, brand new, can gift, $14 pair. 412-854-3637 ________________________________________ Tractor, International 2400 with bucket, good condition, $4500, Finleyville area. 724-348-4501 ________________________________________ Kitchen Aid appliances for sale: 2 year old stainless steel 4 drawer 25 cubic ft refrigerator, Model #KFXS25RYMS0, perfect working condition, $1500. Dishwasher, bisque, Model #KUDIO1ILBT3, excellent working condition, $40.00. 412-384-2267 ________________________________________ 3 table saws, 10 in. table saw craftsman, 3,450 rpm, 115 volts, 60 HE P42, 14 amp 1 hp, $275. 6-1/8 in. Jointer Planner Craftsman, 1/3 hp, 120 volts, 60 HE, 8 amp, $275. Band Saw, Rockwell, 1725 rpm, 1/2 hp, 115 volts, 230, $100. Call 724-348-4324 (evenings) ________________________________________ 4 adjoining plots for sale. Mon Valley Memorial Park "Garden of the Cross" area. Beautiful view of the valley and river below. New lots through cemetery sell for $975 each. Will sell ALL 4 for $3000, 2 for $1600 or $850 each. Deed Transfer fee included ($95/lot)! 724-6503520 ________________________________________ Mon Valley Memorial Park, Donora, 2 lots and 2 vault, $3600. 2 Lots $1600. Call 724-258-8631 ________________________________________ SURREY FOR SALE! 3-Seated, Horse Drawn: $1,500. • Horse Back Riding Lessons. • Riding Horses for Sale! www.logcabinstables.com. 724-787-4817 ________________________________________ FREE! – Upright Piano. Union Township. You haul. For details, call 724-348-7557. ________________________________________ Safe Step Walk-In Tub Alert for Seniors. Bathroom falls can be fatal. Approved by Arthritis Foundation. Therapeutic Jets. Less Than 4 Inch Step-In. Wide Door. Anti-Slip Floors. American Made. Installation Included. Call 1-800-906-3115 for $750 Off ________________________________________ The path to your dream job begins with a college degree. Education Quarters offers a free college matching service. CALL 1-800-375-6219 ________________________________________
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Outdoor plastic lighted blow mold Halloween & Christmas decorations - 412-384-8759 ________________________________________ Wanted - vintage and antique toy cap guns ,toy guns, holsters and any old western TV memorabilia. Some popular brands are Mattel, Kilgore, Stevens, Nichols, but I am interested in any and all. Collecting these items is my hobby and I would really appreciate a call if you have anything. I will pay cash. Please ask for Jeff at 724-782-0721 or 724-713-0289. ________________________________________
METAL ROOFING - REAL ROOF FOR YOUR HOUSE, GARAGE, BARN; ROOF, CEILING, SIDING. TOP QUALITY/CLOSEOUT. LOW PRICES, FAST DELIVERY, FREE Literature, www.abmartin.net 1-800-373-3703 A.B. Martin Roofing Supply ________________________________________ AIRLINE CAREERS begin here — Get FAA approved Aviation Maintenance training. Financial Aid for qualified students. Housing and Job placement assistance. SCHEV certified. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 888-8285309. ________________________________________ POLE BARNS Garage Kits and pole barns, we manufacture, we ship direct, you save. www.apmbuildings.com 888-261-2488 ________________________________________
Collecting miscellaneous items for the needy. Call Louise at 724-483-8600. ________________________________________ JUNK CARS WANTED! FREE Tow! C.T. Auto Recyclers. 724-348-7467. ________________________________________ WANTED ANTIQUES – Oriental Rugs, Paintings, Quilts, Crocks with Blue, Furniture, Lamps or anything OLD! Please call me. Jim Gillespie at 412-979-7050 or home 724-348-6203. ________________________________________ Canning Jars Wanted. Reasonable. 412-403-2753. ________________________________________ Wanted to Buy. Silver Coins. 1964 or older.Will pay 20times 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. ________________________________________ Want to purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: PO Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201. ________________________________________ WANTED JAPANESE MOTORCYCLES 1967-1982 ONLY KAWASAKI Z1-900, KZ900, KZ1000, Z1R, KZ1000MKII, W1-650, H1-500, H2-750, S1-250, S2350, S3-400 Suzuki, GS400, GT380, Honda CB750 (1969-1976) CASH. 1-800-772-1142, 1-310-721-0726 usa@classicrunners.com ________________________________________ Cash for unexpired DIABETIC TEST STRIPS! Free Shipping, Best Prices & 24 hr payment! Call 1-855-4404001 English & Spanish www.TestStripSearch.com ________________________________________ CASH PAID- up to $25/Box for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. 1-DAYPAYMENT.1-800-371-1136 ________________________________________ Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201 ________________________________________
NOW HIRING!!! Are you Caring? Compassionate? Reliable? Do you love helping others? Then we are looking for you to work with our in-home care clients. Must have reliable transportation. Mon Valley and Washington Areas. Call for an interview TODAY: (412) 835-2087
A BETTER CHOICE, INC. Waterproof Your Basement. Repair Your Foundation. FREE ESTIMATES. Lifetime Transferable Warranty. 1-800-343-2357 www.abetterchoiceinc.com PA0377 ________________________________________ $25,000 REWARD for older FENDER, GIBSON, GRETSCH, MARTIN, MOSRITE, NATIONAL guitars. Paying $500$25,000+ Please call Crawford White in Nashville, 1800-477-1233, or email NashvilleGuitars@aol.com ________________________________________ AIRLINES ARE HIRING – Train for hands on Aviation Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid for qualified students- Job placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 888-686-1704 ________________________________________ CASH FOR CARS: All Cars/Trucks Wanted. Running or Not! Top Dollar Paid. We Come To You! Any Make/Model. Call For Instant Offer: 1-800-864-5960 ________________________________________ CASH PAID- UP TO $25/BOX for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS! 1 DAY PAYMENT & PREPAID shipping. BEST PRICES! Call 1-888-776-7771. www.Cash4DiabeticSupplies.com ________________________________________ DISH TV only $19.99/mo! TV Simply Costs Less with DISH! Free Premium Channels*! High Speed Internet from $19.99! Local Installer Call: 888-803-5770 ________________________________________ Get Lightning Fast High Speed Internet. AT&T UVerse Plans starting at $14.95/mo! BUNDLE & save more with AT&T Internet +Phone+TV. CALL NOW. Offers End Soon! 800-919-0548 ________________________________________ HERO MILES - to find out more about how you can help our service members, veterans and their families in their time of need, visit the Fisher House website at www.fisherhouse.org ________________________________________ Make a Connection. Real People, Flirty Chat. Meet singles right now! Call LiveLinks. Try it FREE. Call NOW: Call 1-877-737-9447 18+ ________________________________________ 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 ________________________________________
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------------- NOTICES ---------LOST – Wedding Ring. Men’s. White Gold. Lost while driving along Rt. 88 near Mingo Church Road, Finleyville. Very sentimental and important. Reward offered. If found, please call 412-760-2291. ________________________________________ Acorn Stairlifts. The AFFORDABLE solution to your stairs! **Limited time -$250 Off Your Stairlift Purchase!** Buy Direct & SAVE. Please call 1-800-410-7127 for FREE DVD and brochure. ________________________________________ All Things Basementy! Basement Systems Inc. Call us for all of your basement needs Waterproofing? Finishing? Structural Repairs? Humidity and Mold Control FREE ESTIMATES! Call 1-866-589-0174 ________________________________________ HERO MILES – to find out more about how you can help our service members, veterans and their families in their time of need, visit the Fisher House website at www.fisherhouse.org [Advertising supported by this publication] ________________________________________ DIRECTV starting at $24.95/mo. Free 3-Months of HBO, starz, SHOWTIME & CINEMAX FREE RECEIVER Upgrade! 2014 NFL Sunday Ticket Included with Select Packages. Some exclusions apply - Call for details 1-800754-0710 ________________________________________
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*YOU CAN BE HEALED! Healing Services nightly, 7PM Jesus is Lord Ministries 7 miles West of Gettysburg (Rt30) www.jilmi.org 1-800-555-4575 ________________________________________ Medical Guardian - Top-rated medical alarm and 24/7 medical alert monitoring. For a limited time, get free equipment, no activation fees, no commitment, a 2nd waterproof alert button for free and more - only $29.95 per month. 800-279-4103 ________________________________________ 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 [Advertising supported by this publication] ________________________________________
------------- PETS ---------ANGELS FOR ANIMALS. Collecting Aluminum Cans for an on-going fundraiser. (Please no steel, no pie tins, and no aluminum foil.) Also selling Enjoy & Entertainment Books for $30.00 each. For pick up of cans or delivery of books, call Jessie @ 724-941-5737. ________________________________________
------------ REAL ESTATE -------West Mifflin mobile home for sale, $16,000, 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, eat-in kitchen, a/c, fenced in front yard, washer & dryer included. 412-653- 9982 ________________________________________
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RETIREMENT APARTMENTS, ALL INCLUSIVE. Meals, transportation, activities daily. Short Leases. Monthly specials! Call (866) 338-2607 ________________________________________ BANK ORDERED SALE! 36 acres - Stream - $89,900 Mountain stream, hardwood forest, trails, stonewalls, views! Just off NY Thruway, 1⁄2 hr from Albany! Terms avail! Call 888-738-6994 NewYorkLandandLakes.com ________________________________________
------------ SERVICES -------CARPET REPAIRS. Restretches, Patches, Installation. Small job in Rental Specialist. 25 years experience. Leave Message 412-651-8503 ________________________________________ RON’S ALL APPLIANCE REPAIR. REPAIRING REFRIGERATORS, WASHERS, DYERS, RANGES, SUBZEROS…ONE CALL DOES IT ALL: 724-640-9383. 7 DAYS/WK, 24 HR. SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT. ________________________________________
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 ASPHALT MAINTENANCE NEW COAT SEALING SERVICES – Driveways/Parking Lots/Line Striping. PA066032*WBE130630 Free Estimates. 412-295-2942 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––
BANQUET FACILITY/ SOCIAL HALL FINLEYVILLE AMERICAN LEGION – Morrison-Ritchie Post 613. 3537 W. Morrison-Ritchie Post 613. 3537 Washington Avenue, Finleyville. “We are dedicated to helping our veterans and our community.” Offering entertainment and a banquet room that accommodates 75 people. For more info, stop in and visit the lodge, or call 724-348-5608. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––
CATERING
GARAGE DOORS
ITALIAN SPECIALTY & GOURMET CATERING, LLC Catering for All Events. Parties from 10 to 5000 People. Weddings * Graduations * Communions * Reunions. 412-3414626. www.iscatering.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––
WUENSTEL BROTHERS GARAGE DOOR COMPANY – Second Generation family owned. Since 1977. Residential Replacement Specialists. 3526C Cliff Street, Finleyville. 724348-7550. (PA-HIC 009388). __________________________
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FAMILY MOVIE TRANSFERS AND DVD MONTAGE CREATIONS BY DEB CHEPLIC. Transfer family 8mm and Super 8 reel (projector) movies to DVD – also transfer VHS, VHS-C DV tapes, vinyl records and cassettes. Movies transferred digitally, frame by frame, for superior clarity. No projector flicker – reasonable rates. Create a one of a kind DVD Montage of special family events. 724-258-5336; email: dcheplic@gmail.com Web page: http://www.debcheplicmovietransfersandmontages.com __________________________
RESTAURANT THE KICKSTAND BAR & RESTAURANT – Open Daily 3 p.m. 2 a.m.; Daily Specials; Homemade Soups. 1100 Hayden Blvd. 51 South. 412-384-3080. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Bobcat with 2 Buckets FOR RENT! $200/day + delivery & pick-up. Call: 724-825-7233. ________________________________________ COMPUTER TUNE-UP - Computer running slow? Chances are you may have viruses or spyware loaded on your machine. Complete virus and spyware removal along with the latest Microsoft Updates. $60.00 per machine. 724-348-6837. 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:
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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(Deadline for entries is September 10)
Find the answers to these three (3) questions somewhere within this edition of the South Hills-Mon Valley Messenger. When is the 11th Annual MVH/Lois Orange Ducoeur Breast Cancer Walk? What award did Signal Graphics of McMurray receive? When is the 2014 Mon Valley Job Fair? 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 August Pizza Puzzler winners! LEN SLAPPO- South Park • LILLY PETRONKA - Bentleyville
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Convenient sports physicals The caring, professional practitioners from Monongahela Valley Hospital offer school sports physicals at our family-friendly walk-in health care facility inside the Finleyville Giant Eagle. Bring the school’s forms with you.
School and sports physicals as low as $20 Call for hours 724-348-6699
Finleyville Giant Eagle, 3701 Route 88 mvhhealthydirections.com 724-348-6699
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