South Hills Mon Valley June 2025

McMurray Boy Scout Troop 1313 Fundraiser Supports City Mission Veterans

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Belle Vernon Area Rotary Students of the Month

Frazier and Belle Vernon Area Students for the Month for March, April, and May were honored at a dinner meeting on May 1 at Cedarbrook Clubhouse Grill by the Rotary Club of Belle Vernon Area. Belle Vernon Students were Luciano Lopez, Mia Zubovic, and Dominic Celaschi, and Frazier students were Tyler Monack, Trey Whitehead, and Robert Ohler. All high achieving students, they each shared their future plans and amazing accomplishments attained to date.

The Students of the Month were accompanied by their families for the dinner, and Interact Sponsors Amber Null and Cindy Marr joined President Fred Foster in presenting plaques and monetary gifts to the recipients. Find out more about BVA Rotary at the website bvarotary.com and Facebook/BVARotary

Jefferson Hills Community Day Set for June 14

Mark your calendars for Jefferson Hills Community Day on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 12:00 noon to 10:00PM at Andrew E. Reilly Memorial Park (Route 885). This fun-filled day brings the community together with a wide variety of food trucks, local business vendors, live entertainment, kids’ activities, and more. Grab your family, friends, and lawn chairs for this annual celebration in Jefferson Hills!

Pictured (L to R): Tyler Monack, Trey Whitehead, and Robert Ohler.

Pictured (L to R): Luciano Lopez, Mia Zubovic, and Dominic Celaschi

2nd Annual Provins-Hummel Memorial Golf Outing Held in Elizabeth Twp.

Local law enforcement, military personnel, veterans, and community members came together at Butler's Golf Course in Elizabeth Township on May 18 for the 2nd annual Provins-Hummel Memorial Golf Outing. The event supports scholarships honoring Ofc. Dale Provins, Jr. and Dr. Michael Hummel. Members of Blaine Hill VFW Post 7632 provided a rifle salute and TAPS prior to the event. Pictured above with members from the VFW are family and friends of Ofc. Provins and Dr./Maj. Hummel. Plans are already underway for the 2026 outing.For more information, contact provinshummel@gmail.com.

Peters Creek Historical Society Presentation on “Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures”

Peters Creek Historical society welcomes Mr. Robert Stakely, director of the Heinz History Museum as their guest speaker, 7:30 pm, Monday June 23 at Wright United Methodist Church, 788 Venetia Road, Venetia.

Stakely’s program will focus on the newest exhibition at the museum, "Pittsburgh Hidden Treasures". The exhibit is a trip into the attic of the history center featuring numerous artifacts that have been stored away over the years. The exhibition is a thematic journey thru artifacts, photographs and documents that connect to the area's regional history. Some of the oldest objects in the collection date from a 1700 key to Fort Duquesne to an unfinished flint tool unearthed at Meadowcroft Rockshelter that dates back 14,000 years. The exhibition is on view until October 5, 2025. The program is open to the public.

Tours of the Enoch Wright House and Museum of Westward Expansion

Society docents will open the doors of the Enoch Wright House, Museum of Westward Expansion, 815 Venetia Road, Venetia for tours of the house on Saturday, June 7, 1pm-4pm; Tuesday, June 24, 6pm-8pm and Sunday, June 29, 1pm-4pm. The log cabin will be open on the Tuesday tour. Enjoy a stroll through a living history museum of artifacts in the 1815 Enoch Wright House, a state and national historical site.

For more information on the society, the Wright House and log cabin, go to peterscreekhistoricalsociety.org

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JUNE 1

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ALLENTOWN/ VETERANS COMMUNITY REUNION - Presented by the St. George Church Preservation Society. The reunion dinner will take place at 3:00PM on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Salvatore's Event Center, 5001 Curry Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. Everyone is invited to join parishioners, alumni, veterans, Allentown neighbors, family and friends to enjoy dinner, fellowship, door prizes and raffles. To make your reservation online, please visit the St. George Store at www.SGCPS.net. Call or email your reservation ASAP. Call 412-5025062 or email contact@SGCPS.net

JUNE 1

PLEASANT HILLS ARBORETUM

OPEN HOUSE - The Pleasant Hills Arboretum at 199 W. Bruceton Rd. in Pleasant Hills is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. In honor or that occasion, we are hosting an Open House on Sunday, June 1, from 12 noon to 3:00PM. Some of the activities that will be happening are: a tour of the trails by our authority on trees, Paul Beck; a talk by Bob Mulvihill, Ornithologist and former Board Member, about the birds that occupy the local trees; a talk by Matt Grassi about the Eagle Scout project that he was responsible for; a tree planting by some of the Pleasant Hills Middle School students. A representative from Bartlett Tree Experts will be speaking about the tree inventory that

they performed several years ago, noting the condition of the trees in the wooded area. Our State Representative, Andrew Kuzma, will be saying a few words recognizing the importance of the Arboretum to the region. There will be refreshments, activities for the kids, led by Becky Holmes from the Pleasant Hills Library and a raffle or two. Parking is limited at the Arboretum so there will be a shuttle running from the Library and Freedom Life Church

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CAT ADOPTION EVENT - Find

Your Feline Friend at the Bailey’s Cat Haven Adoption Event! Bailey's Cat Haven, a dedicated part of Angel Ridge Animal Rescue, will be holding a special cat adoption event on Saturday,

June 1, at Pet Supplies Plus on Route 19 in McMurray. From 12 noon to 3:00PM, you'll have the purr-fect opportunity to meet some adorable felines looking for their forever homes. Whether you're seeking a playful kitten or a calm companion, there will be a variety of cats eager to meet you. To help expedite the adoption process, you can complete applications beforehand by visiting angelridgeanimalrescue.org/adopt-a-cat then email it to baileyscathaven@gmail.com. Please note that Bailey's Cat Haven accepts cash or checks for all approved adoptions.

Questions regarding the event or the adoption process can also be emailed to baileyscathaven@gmail.com

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ANNUAL STRAWBERRY FESTI-

VAL - From 11:00AM to 2:00PM Calvin United Presbyterian Church (307 Spring Street, Brownsville) will be holding their annual Strawberry Festival. Included on the menu will be chicken salad croissants, ham BBQ sandwiches, strawberry smoothies, strawberries with shortcake/waffles and drinks. The public is invited to this church fundraiser!

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COMMUNITY DINNER -

California United Methodist Church is hosting its JUNE 4th Community Dinner outdoors at the Hollywood Pavilion (not at the church) in California, PA. The pavilion is located on Third Street to the right of Kwik Fill. Feel free to bring friend or two and a favorite dish to share. All are welcome to attend!

JUNE 7

BINGO IN NEW EAGLE - NEVFD

$8,000 Bingo - doors open at 5:30 PM - games start at 7:00PM - Coverall $2,000. Questions, call 724-2586379 or 724-258-5432.

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BURGERS IN THE PARK - Join the Pleasant Hills Lions Club for ‘BURGERS IN THE PARK!’ on Saturday, June 7 from 11:00AM –3:00PM at Mowry Park, Shelter # 1, 400 Mowry Drive. The Pleasant Hills Lions Club will be serving up burgers or hot dogs with chips and a drink for just a $ 10 donation! Dine in or Take Out. Condiments available. Come on out for a nice summer lunch!

JUNE 7

HOAGIE SALE – New Eagle Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a hoagie sale at fire station.

JUNE 7

STRANGE ENCOUNTERS OF PA

- On Saturday June 7th at 1:00 pm at the Monessen Public Library Stan Gordon will present "Strange Encounters of PA". Stan will cover a history of UFOs, Bigfoot, and other

strange incidents that have occurred in Westmoreland County and the surrounding Pittsburgh area, as well as statewide. Some of the topics covered will include the 1965 UFO crash-landing near Kecksburg, PA. Also discussed will be the massive wave of UFO & Bigfoot activity that occurred in 1973, low level UFO encounters, mini-UFOs, and strange creature reports. Learn about the strange activities on the "Chestnut Ridge."

JUNE 10

CLOTHES 4 U MINISTRY - The Clothes 4 U ministry of the First United Methodist Church, 200 State Street, Belle Vernon will be open to the public on Tuesdays June 10 and 24 from 9:00AM to 12 noon. We serve the Mon Valley and do not charge for any of our clothing. Our summer clothes are on display and ready to be taken. We are accepting clothes currently. Thank you for helping us help the people of the Mon Valley.

JUNE 10

SOUTH HILLS COIN CLUB - The monthly meeting of the South Hills Coin Club will be held Tuesday evening June 10, 2025, at 7:30 PM at the Bethel Park municipal building located at 5100 West Library Ave in Bethel Park. All members and the public are invited. This month's program will early American gold coins. A 50/50 will be offered and children's prizes to be awarded. Applications are now being accepted for membership. For more information call 724-9846611.

JUNE 13

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL - Peters Creek Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 250 Brookwood Road, Venetia invites the community to a Strawberry Festival on June 13 from 5:00PM to 7:30PM. Menu will include Fried Chicken, Roast Beef, Sides & Strawberry Shortcake with Ice

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Cream. There will also be children’s activities, bounce house, live music and a theme basket raffle. Adults: $15, Seniors: (65+) $12, Children: (2-12) $5, Dessert Only: $6. All proceeds benefit church missions. For more information visit our website at www.peterscreekchurch.org or call the church office at 724-941-6210.

JUNE 14

JEFFERSON HILLS COMMUNITY DAY - Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 12 noon to 10:00PM at Andrew E. Reilly Memorial Park (Route 885). This fun-filled day brings the community together with a wide variety of food trucks, local business vendors, live entertainment, kids’ activities, and more. Grab your family, friends, and lawn chairs for this annual celebration in Jefferson Hills!

JUNE 14

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL - The

Mount Vernon Community Presbyterian Church invites you to our annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday June 14, featuring Triple B Farms, luscious, juicy strawberries. Other menu items include potato salad, pulled beef sandwiches, hot dogs, baked beans, strawberry pretzel salads, strawberry salads and last but not least,.our strawberry desserts. The festival starts at 3:00PM and runs until 6:00PM. We will have eat in or take out available. Come early! There will also be a basket raffle with numerous baskets available to take your chances on. Winner need not be present. Mount Vernon Community Presbyterian Church is located at 2200 Greenock Buena Vista Rd, McKeesport, PA

JUNE 14

WEST NEWTON COMMUNITY YARD SALE – Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 8:00AM – 2:00PM

JUNE 14

JEWELRY AND BOOK SALE -

The West Newton Public Library will be holding a jewelry and book sale fundraiser on June 14, in conjunction with the West Newton Community Yard sales. Sale to be held at 124 N Water St, library parking lot from 8:30am to 2pm. We were only able to unload our storage unit 3/4 the way, so many books were not even placed out on tables for the last sale and we received more jewelry donations. Plan on attending if you love jewelry and books.

JUNE 14

CAR & BIKE CRUISE – New Eagle

sylvania Fishing License. Twin Lakes Park is located just east of Greensburg and is accessible via Donohoe Road from Route 30. For more information, please call Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation at (724) 8303950 or visit www.westmorelandcountypa.gov/Parks.

JUNE 17

MAGICIAN STEVE HABERMAN

- The Belle Vernon Public Library will host magician Steve Haberman and his "Be Creative and Color Our World" show on Tuesday, June 17, at 11:00AM at Community Bank Park in North Belle Vernon. The program will be held in the shelter but those who enjoy sitting on the ground are urged to bring a pillow or towel. The program is free and open to all. For more info, call the library at 724-929-6642.

JUNE 19

Volunteer Fired Department Car & Bike Cruise – held at NEVFD social hall.

JUNE 14

FUN FEST AND CRAFT FAIR -

Thomas Presbyterian Church, 1068 Linden Rd. Eighty Four, Saturday, June 14 from 9:00am - 5:00pm. Thomas Youth Baseball Tournament, something for everyone. Activities inside and out.

JUNE 15

FREE FATHER’S DAY FISHING

DERBY - A free Father’s Day Fishing Derby will be held on Sunday, June 15 at Twin Lakes Park from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Registration is free and begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Boathouse on the lower lake. There will be a door prize drawing following the derby for all registered youth participants. All contestants must be registered by 12:00 noon to be eligible for trophies and prizes. Adults age 16 and over must display a valid 2025 Penn-

MON VALLEY COIN CLUB - The monthly meeting of the Mon Valley Coin Club will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday June 19th at VFW Post 1409, 793 E. Main St., Monongahela. Discussion will be on "The 3-cent piece". All members and the public are invited to attend. A 50/50 will be offered and children's prizes will be awarded. Applications for membership are being accepted. For Additional information, call 724-5038455 or 724-972-8464.

JUNE 21

DINNER THEATRE SHOW - Long Branch Community Grange is happy to announce that Gary Lane will be returning for a Dinner Theater Show on June 21, 2025. This year he will be singing the songs of Ricky Nelson, Eddie Fisher, Dan Fogelberg, Bread, Jimmy Beaumont and the Skyliners, John Denver, Engelbert Humperdinck, The Righteous Brothers, Joe Stafford, and Richard Kiley. He will close his show with THE LORD’S PRAYER”.

Prior to the show will be a delicious catered meal featuring Breaded Chicken Breast, Baked Cod, California Blend Vegetables, Rice Pilaf, cheesy potatoes, coleslaw, cake and beverages. The doors will open at 5:30 and Dinner will begin at 6:00PM and the show at 7:00PM. Tickets can be obtained from any Grange member or by calling 724-938-2529. Tickets must be purchased before June 14. No tickets will be sold at the door. The Grange is located at 210 Chestnut Street, Coal Center, Pa. 15423. The Grange is ALCOHOL and DRUG free establishment.

JUNE 24

CLOTHES 4 U MINISTRY - The Clothes 4 U ministry of the First United Methodist Church, 200 State Street, Belle Vernon will be open to the public on Tuesday, June 24 from 9:00AM to 12 noon. We serve the Mon Valley and do not charge for any of our clothing. Our summer clothes are on display and ready to be taken. We are accepting clothes currently.

JUNE 24

MON VALLEY PAWS MEETING -

The monthly meeting of Mon Valley Paws will be held on Tuesday, June 24 at the ISMA club located at 1122 7th St. in Monessen, Pa. at 6:00 PM. All members and the public are invited to attend. For more information call 724-493-8305.

JUNE 28

FLEA MARKET - Mon Valley Paws will hold a flea market at St. Vincent de Paul Hall located on Grand Blvd in Monessen, Pa. on Saturday June 28, from 9:00AM to 2:00PM. A bake sale will also be held. Refreshments will also be available. Items will be accept-

ed for donations on Friday from 3-7 PM. For more information call 724493-8305.

JUNE 28

SUMMER ON THE AVENUENorth Belle Vernon. Grab some friends and stop out and shop the “Avenue” in North Belle Vernon and the various vendors who will be set up along the way. Join in the Belle Vernon Public Library Scavenger Hunt during this time al

JUNE 30

DINE & DONATE EVENT - Mon Valley Paws will hold a ‘dine and donate’ event on Monday June 30 at the Steel Plate restaurant located at 321 Schoonmaker Ave. in Monessen, Pa. from 3:00PM to 8:00PM. A percentage of the receipts will be donated to Mon Valley Paws. There will be a basket auction and pet food donations will be accepted. For more information call 724-493-8305.

JUNE 30

‘CRUZIN’ NIGHT’ - Saints Joachim and Anne Parish Youth Group Presents ‘Cruzin’ Night’. Join us for an evening of fun, food, and classic cars on Monday, June 30 from 5:30PM – 8:30PM at St. Michael Church, 101 McLay Drive in Elizabeth, PA. Enjoy Food trucks, live music by Kosmix, bake sale, famous Pittsburgh cookie table, baskets and raffles, Kids fun zone. Classic Car Cruise ($10 fee to enter your car). Send an E-mail to youth@joachimandannediopitt.org to enter your car. All proceeds support the parish youth group. For questions or additional information, call 412751-0663

Meadowcroft Announces 2025 Public Programs

The National Historic Landmark will offer a full slate of programming that includes its annual Atlatl Competition and Vintage Base Ball Day

Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, part of the Senator John Heinz History Center family of museums, has announced a full calendar of familyfriendly public programming in 2025.

Just an hour’s drive from Pittsburgh, Meadowcroft is the oldest site of human habitation in North America and a National Historic Landmark located in Avella, Washington County, Pa. Visitors of all ages can explore the Rockshelter, an archaeological wonder where the region’s earliest inhabitants dwelled more than 19,000 years ago.

Meadowcroft’s 2025 public program schedule includes:

June 14: Meadowcroft Atlatl Competition – Beginners are invited to try the atlatl, a spear-thrower used by prehistoric hunters, and watch some of the world’s best competitors from the World Atlatl Association compete for high score.

June 14 and Aug. 24: Rockshelter Tour with Dr. Diane Landers – Experience a behind-the-scenes tour of the Meadowcroft Rockshelter with Dr. Diane Landers, an original member of the 1974 excavation team.

July 4: Independence Day Celebration – Celebrate the spirit of America with historical demonstrations and period games at Meadowcroft’s 18th-century frontier area and 19th-century rural village.

Aug. 16: Vintage Base Ball Day – Come watch base ball 19th-century style with the Somerset Frosty Sons of Thunder and the Addison Mountain Stars using 1860s rules.

Sept 20-21: Washington & Greene Counties Covered Bridge Festival – Visit Meadowcroft’s 1871 Pine Bank Covered Bridge during this annual celebration.

Sept. 27-28: Frontier Heritage Weekend – Get a first-hand look at the everyday lives of 18th-century frontier families during Frontier Heritage Weekend.

Oct. 5: Walk in Penn’s Woods! – In cooperation with the Pennsylvania Forestry Association, Meadowcroft will serve as a host venue for the day of educational woodland walks to highlight Pa.’s forest and wildlife resources from prehistoric to modern day.

Nov. 22: Meadowcroft’s Taffy Pull & Fall Celebration – Visit Meadowcroft’s historic log houses to learn about historic confection while you make an oldfashioned sweet treat to take home. Limited space is available, and an additional program fee applies. Advanced reservations are recommended.

For more information on Meadowcroft’s programs and to purchase advance tickets, please visit heinzhistorycenter.org/events and select Meadowcroft in the drop-down menu.

Hours and Admission

Meadowcroft is currently open on weekends, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Memorial Day. During the summer season (Memorial Day through Labor Day) the site is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Following Labor Day, the site is open on weekends through Nov. 23.

Unless noted, all events are included as part of the regular admission price at Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village. Admission is $15 for adults, $14 for senior citizens (65+), and $7 for children ages 6-17. Children under 6 and History Center members get in free. For more information, visit heinzhistorycenter.org/meadowcroft or call 724-587-3412.

Local Church Hosts Pre-Mothers Day Breakfast in Glassport

The Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish Holy Name Society hosted a Pre-Mothers Day Breakfast at the Queen the Rosary Social Hall in Glassport on Sunday, May 4. In addition to a delicious breakfast there were Gift Baskets and a 50/50 raffle.

Cook Celebrates Grant Money Going to Local School District

HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) has announced that the California Area School District in Washington County is getting $75,000 from the PAsmart Advancing Grants for Career and Technical Education (CTE).

The grants expand access to computer science and science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education for learners across the Commonwealth.

“I am thrilled the California Area School District was selected to receive one of these grants,” Cook said. “STEM applies to so many careers, and by investing in learning through STEM, we are making an investment in the future of our children.”

Cook pointed out that the California Area School District was one of 55 schools across the state to receive one of the grants. “Investing in education in the 50th District promotes growth in our area,” Cook said. “Investing in the future of our children has been important to me and I’m glad to see this.”

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McMurray Boy Scout Troop 1313 Supports City Mission Veterans

Noah Hickman is a Freshman at Canon-McMillan High School. He loves playing sports, creating online videos, and volunteering with his family and his church.

Noah is a member of Boy Scout Troop 1313 in McMurray and is currently working to attain the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest achievement a Boy Scout can attain. As part of this process, Noah is planning, organizing, and leading his Scout Troop in a community service project to benefit the residents of our Crabtree Kovacicek Veterans House.

“This project will support citizens of the United States who once risked their own lives for our freedom,” Noah explained, “but who currently are not in the best times of their lives and need our help.”

Noah has been in the Boy Scouts since he was in sixth grade, and before that, he started with the Cub Scouts in first grade.

“My favorite thing about the Boy Scouts,” Noah said, “is that it’s all scout-run. The scouts run the meetings and decide what projects to work on. The scouts also keep you busy with things that seem hard at first but are worth it in the end. And you learn something through that. You get life experiences that you probably wouldn’t get anywhere else.”

Noah and his Scout Troop have officially launched their project, which will run throughout the summer. In addition to volunteering on our campus, they are leading a donation drive and a fundraiser to support our homeless veterans.

If you’d like to partner with the Boy Scouts in helping our veterans, you can go here to donate items that our veterans need while staying at the Mission: https://sites.google.com/view/eaglescoutamazonwishlist/home

We are so grateful for Troop 1313’s compassion and commitment, and we are inspired to see the younger generation rise up and join the battle against homelessness, addiction, and poverty.

“It makes me so happy to see the next generation getting involved with helping the homeless,” said City Mission Director of Residential Programs, Leah Dietrich. “It takes families to invest in their children so their children will learn to invest in their community.”

Monongahela Church Holding “By Order Only” Halupki Sale

Nativity of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church in Monongahela, PA is having a “By Order Only” Halupki (Cabbage Roll) Sale. The price is $4 each. Please call or text Linda at 724-972-2307 by June 14 to place orders. The pickup date will be Saturday June 21 from 2:00 PM until 3:30 PM.

‘Color Our World’ Summer Reading Program at Jefferson Hills Public Library

Celebrate creativity and imagination with Jefferson Hills Public Library’s 2025 Summer Reading Program, ‘Color Our World’, running June 16 –August 7 at 925 Old Clairton Road, Jefferson Hills, PA. Open to all ages, the program includes story times, crafts, special events, a chance to win prize baskets and an End-of-Summer BBQ on August 7.

Track reading, attend programs, and enter our summer raffle starting June 16. For more details and to register for programming, visit jeffersonhillspubliclibrary.org/summer.

‘Burgers In The Park’ Event June 7

In Pleasant Hills

Join the Pleasant Hills Lions Club for ‘BURGERS IN THE PARK!’ on Saturday, June 7 from 11:00AM – 3:00PM at Mowry Park, Shelter # 1, 400 Mowry Drive. The Pleasant Hills Lions Club will be serving up burgers or hot dogs with chips and a drink for just a $ 10 donation! Dine in or Take Out. Condiments available. Come on out for a nice Summer lunch!

MON VALLEY COIN CLUB TO MEET JUNE 19

The monthly meeting of the Mon Valley Coin Club will take place at 7:00PM, Thursday June 19 at VFW Post 1409, 793 E. Main St., Monongahela. Discussion will be on "The 3-cent piece". All members and the public are invited to attend. A 50/50 will be offered and children's prizes will be awarded. Applications for membership are being accepted. For additional information, call 724-503-8455 or 724-972-8464

‘Cruzin’

Night’ at St. Michael Church in Elizabeth on June 30

Saints Joachim and Anne Parish Youth Group Presents ‘Cruzin’ Night’. Join us for an evening of fun, food, and classic cars on Monday, June 30 from 5:30PM – 8:30PM at St. Michael Church, 101 McLay Drive in Elizabeth, PA.

Enjoy Food trucks, live music by Kosmix, bake sale, famous Pittsburgh cookie table, baskets and raffles, Kids fun zone. Classic Car Cruise ($10 fee to enter your car). E-mail youth@joachimandannediopitt.org to enter your car. All proceeds support the parish youth group. For questions or additional information, call 412-751-0663.

AHN Announces June Comprehensive Cancer Screening Clinic at Jefferson Cancer Institute

Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Cancer Institute will host its monthly Saturday cancer screening clinic on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at AHN Jefferson Cancer Institute, 575 Coal Valley Road, Jefferson Hills, Pa.

Registration is open to both AHN and non-AHN patients. Those interested in attending must make an appointment by calling 412-359-6665. Patients with or without insurance are encouraged to attend the screening clinic.

Patients may receive up to seven screenings in one day, all at one location. Screenings may include:

• Breast cancer (ages 40-74)

• Cervical cancer (ages 21-65)

• Colorectal cancer (ages 45-75)

• Head and neck cancers (ages 18+)

• Lung cancer (ages 50-80 with a history of cigarette smoking)

• Prostate cancer (ages 45-75)

• Skin cancer (ages 18+)

The cancer screening event at AHN Jefferson in 2024 drew 62 attendees who received 134 screenings. Of those screenings, 76% provided normal results, 24% yielded abnormal results, and one cancer case was confirmed.

As summer weather approaches, clinicians encourage patients to maintain a regular health and wellness schedule to ensure preventative screenings are conducted annually.

A 2024 study from Drexel University in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that the rates of missed appointments increased by 0.64% for every 1°F increase above 89°F, with patients 65 and older and those with chronic conditions having stronger associations with an increased rate of missed appointments.

“AHN is committed to providing convenient and accessible health screenings throughout the year to ensure all patients are able to maintain their routine health appointments,” said James Betler, DO, director of the AHN Cancer Institute Growth and Outreach. “Routine health appointments and cancer screenings are vital for prevention, early detection, and more successful treatment outcomes, which is why we continue to provide various screening options throughout the year to provide the best patient experience possible.”

For those unavailable to attend a Saturday clinic, comprehensive cancer screenings are available by appointment at Jefferson Hospital and Forbes Hospital. Patients can call 412-359-6665 to schedule an appointment for the Jefferson and Forbes screenings.

The AHN Cancer Institute has been offering one-stop comprehensive cancer screenings since 2014. The program’s success and need for prevention and early detection in the region has led to the cancer screening program being offered monthly on Saturdays across Western Pennsylvania for the last four years.

West Newton Community Yard Sale List Available

The West Newton Community Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, June 14 from 8:00AM – 2:00PM. Please send e mail to CROWN15089@yahoo.com to be placed on the sale list. (Last day to submit is June 10). The list will be posted on Facebook - Community Revitalization of West Newton (CROWN) the night before the sale. You can stop at Vine St Park and pick up the list during the day of the sale.

“A Brief History of Pittsburgh Railways” West Jefferson Hills Historical Society Program

Many still recall the days when one could hop on a streetcar to get to any number of places in the Pittsburgh area. For that reason, the West Jefferson Hills Historical Society is pleased to offer the program “A Brief History of Pittsburgh Railways” presented George Gula, a program sure to cause attendees to relive those nostalgic rides on Pittsburgh’s streetcars.

Society and community members alike are invited to attend this free presentation at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, June 25, in the Community Rooms of the Jefferson Hills Borough Building.

Mr. Gula, who was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, spent his first six years in Philadelphia where he lived along a trolley line and near one of the world’s largest car houses. It was there that he acquired his interest in transit and trolleys. Graduating from Penn State University in 1973 with a degree in Business Logistics and Transportation, George began a career in the public transit industry which lasted until his retirement in 2009. After joining the

Pennsylvania Trolley Museum in 1975, he has served there as a streetcar operator, conductor, and docent in the Operations Department. Eminently qualified to speak on Pittsburgh’s railways, George will simplify a very complicated history as he discusses the origins of public transit in Pittsburgh and the Trolley Museum. With the knowledge and old photographs that he will share, George is sure to provide the audience with an entertaining ride back in time.

George Gula will be the WJHHS guest speaker on June 25. Trolley Photograph from Forbes Ave, and Blvd. of the Allies in 1926

A trolley rides down a brick road in the Pittsburgh suburbs during the 1050’s

Strawberry Festival at Peters Creek Evangelical Presbyterian Church

Peters Creek Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 250 Brookwood Road in Venetia invites the community to a Strawberry Festival on June 13 from 5:00PM to 7:30PM. Menu will include Fried Chicken, Roast Beef, Sides & Strawberry Shortcake with Ice Cream. There will also be children’s activities, bounce house, live music and a theme basket raffle. Adults: $15, Seniors: (65+) $12, Children: (2-12) $5, Dessert Only: $6. All proceeds benefit church missions. For more information visit our website at www.peterscreekchurch.org or call the church office at 724941-6210.

Ruthfred Acres Woman’s Club

‘Game Day’ Provides Food, Fun, and Laughs

Members of the Ruthfred Acres Woman’s Club (RAWC) have many philanthropic endeavors within the club as internal monthly fund raisers. Some of these activities have been going on for many years. Some are competitive, some are social, and some are just for fun. ‘Game Day’ is one activity that is just for socializing and fun.

This year, Game Day players have been meeting at Arby’s in Bethel Park. The General Manager, Jared R. Mullins, has been very accommodating and supportive of our group. Each month he and his staff prepare their party area for us. This is in the bright and sunny space that Arby’s has for accommodating guests who reserve it for their parties. We are grateful that we have a standing monthly Game Day reservation.

Joan Morton, a long-time member of the RAWC, chairs and has been hosting “Game Day” for many years. Members and guests meet, and for a $2 charitable contribution to the club, have an afternoon of food, cards, and laughter. The games are easy and family friendly types.

We arrive at Arby’s for lunch at 11:30AM, place our orders and have lunch together. Then we start our friendly card games. You may join us even if you are not a member. Two dollars and a desire to have a little afternoon fun and you are a very qualified participant. Come join us on the 4th Monday of the month at 11:30AM. You will find us at Arby’s, 3205 Library Rd, Bethel Park, PA 15102./p

Rostraver Township Announces Water Pollution Poster Winners

At the April 28, 2025 Rostraver Township Board of Commissioners work session, the Commissioners announced the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) poster winners. In December and January, Rostraver Township staff visited both Marion and Rostraver elementary schools to give presentations on water pollution, and invited the students to submit a poster on ways they can reduce water pollution. The poster contest is an annual part of Rostraver Township’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Program. It is a program regulated by the EPA and DEP to address water pollution. The students were tasked with creating posters to show things they can do in their daily lives to limit pollution ending up in our waterways like the Monongahela and Youghiogheny River. More information on the Rostraver Township MS4 program can be found at www.rostraver.us . Rostraver Township received 38 poster entries. The Board of Commissioners hosted a pizza party for all entries.

First Place Winners:

Joseph Kear, “Don’t Be Pollutin’”, Marion Elementary; Angelina Conti, “Every Drop Counts”, Rostraver Elementary

Second Place Winners:

Maverick Rechichar, “Protect Our Waters”, Marion Elementary; Logan Pazzabon, “Do Not Litter!”, Rostraver Elementary

Third Place Winners:

Emilie Wasyliw, “Stop Polluting!", Marion Elementary; Arya Barchiesi, "Every Drop is Gorgeous!”, Rostraver Elementary

The winning posters can be found on display at the Rostraver Township Municipal Building, the Rostraver Township Public Library, Rostraver Elementary School and Marion Elementary School. The Rostraver Township Board of Commissioners also thanked Mrs. Barkey, Mrs. Murphy, and parents/guardians at the meeting for encouraging the students to participate.

2nd Annual Red White & Blue 5K ‘Color Run’ in West Newton

Community Revitalization of West Newton (C.R.O.W.N.) is having their 2nd annual Red White & Blue 5k Color Run June 7, at 9:00AM. The run starts and ends at Vine Street Park, 110 S. 5th St. in West Newton. For more info and to request an application, please email CROWN@yahoo.com

Water Pollution Poster Winners - Logan Pazzabon, Arya Barchiesi, Commissioner Gary N. Beck, Sr., Angelina Conti, Emilie Wasyliw, Commissioner Devin DeRienzo

Joan Morton and Arby's General Manager

Jared R. Mullins

‘Game Day’ participants pictured at the Bethel Park Arby’s

Valley Garden Club Awards Scholarships to Local Students

The Valley Garden Club has awarded two $1,500 scholarships this year to worthy students - both studying Environmental Science.

Brendan Coble from California is completing his freshman year at Penn-West California. Brendan states that, “There is no doubt the changing climate is one of the greatest threats we as a people now face. Environmental Science is a broad field that I hope will let me couple my love of the outdoors with my desire to aid humanity in fixing this pressing issue. My goal is to use my time in college to learn the details of the situation regarding climate change, and to take this knowledge and my passion for travel and nature, and one day, make a significant change in the field.”

Ava Dixon, from Belle Vernon, is completing her freshman year at Chatham University. Ava says, “My early childhood laid the foundation for a life dedicated to ensuring the coexistence of humanity and nature. The commitment that started in my childhood now drives me forward, pushing me to ensure that our planet remains a sanctuary for all life. I’m aware that our planet’s challenges will only intensify and require the joint efforts of individuals, communities, and governments to address them. However, my passion for the environment, combined with the knowledge and skills I gain at Chatham University, can make a difference. By studying at Chatham, I will gain practical experience and knowledge that will prepare me for a career, working in the field as a water ecologist.”

Strawberry Festival Set for June 14 at Mt. Vernon Community Presbyterian

The Mount Vernon Community Presbyterian Church invites you to our annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday June 14, featuring Triple B Farms, luscious, juicy strawberries. Other menu items include potato salad, pulled beef sandwiches, hot dogs, baked beans, strawberry pretzel salads, strawberry salads and last but not least,….our strawberry desserts. The festival starts at 3:00 p.m. and runs until 6:00 p.m. We will have eat in or take out available. Come early! There will also be a basket raffle with numerous baskets available to take your chances on. Winner need not be present. Mount Vernon Community Presbyterian Church is located at 2200 Greenock Buena Vista Rd, McKeesport, PA.

Free Father’s Day Fishing Derby at Twin Lakes Park, June 15

A free Father’s Day Fishing Derby will be held on Sunday, June 15 at Twin Lakes Park from 8:00AM to 1:00PM. The event is co-sponsored by the Westmoreland County Bureau of Parks and Recreation, the Westmoreland County Sportsmen’s League, and Somerset Trust Company.

Registration is free and begins at 7:30AM. at the Boathouse on the lower lake. There will be a door prize drawing following the derby for all registered youth participants. All contestants must be registered by 12:00 noon to be eligible for trophies and prizes.

First and second place trophies will be awarded for the longest trout, longest carp, and longest other fish of legal size in both adult and youth categories. Trophies will also be awarded for the best “Catch of the Day” for youth and adults. Adults age 16 and over must display a valid 2025 Pennsylvania Fishing License.

Twin Lakes Park is located just east of Greensburg and is accessible via Donohoe Road from Route 30. For more information, please call Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation at (724) 830-3950 or visit www.westmorelandcountypa.gov/Parks.

Music in the Park’ – Free Summer Concerts at Monessen Amphitheatre

The City of Monessen and the Mon Valley Academy for the Arts have partnered to bring free concerts to the Mon Valley. Bring your chairs and blankets – sit back and relax to live music. The ‘Music in the Park’ series is a four-concert event to be held at the Monessen City Park Amphitheater. These free concerts have been made possible by generous donations from various charitable foundations and local private and business donors. Food trucks available. Contact the City of Monessen for more information at 724-684-9000, or Karen Cosner at 724-396-9592. Bands have been scheduled for the following dates:

June 29: 1:00PM to 4:00PM - Billy Price and the Billy Price Band/Broom

July 20: 2:00PM to 4:00PM – Sam Bill Legacy Band/TC Jr. Stage Band/Take 5 Brass Band

August 24: 2:00PM to 4:00PM - Mon Valley Push

September 21: 2:00PM to 4:00PM – Sky Pilot

Operation Troop Appreciation Collecting Used Jewelry

Operation Troop Appreciation (OTA) Is now collecting “gently used costume jewelry” for our annual sale in November. This project helps our deployed Troops and displaced LOCAL Veterans. We collect, organize, and sell the donated jewelry and provide much needed items for the people who so bravely currently serve and those that served in the past.

Please consider gathering your unwanted jewelry into a box or bag, and contact Kathie Gasior at kgasior2@gmail.com for delivery instructions. Thank you in advance for your generosity. This is a wonderful way to thank our Members of the Military.

Brendan Coble

Ava Dixon

MEGA SPORTS CAMP’ at Crossroads Ministries in Finleyville

Hey parents! Ready to drop a TON OF FUN right into your child’s summer?? Then our FREE MEGA Sports Camp is right for you!

Crossroads Ministries in Finleyville is offering kids aged 4yrs (and pottytrained) through 6th grade an awesome time in the middle of July!

At our MEGA Sports Camp, kids will get to choose from several different sports and activities! Between sessions, kids will also enjoy upbeat rallies filled with energetic music, inspiring sports stories, and Bible stories to help character-building themes take hold in kids’ hearts. And most importantly, kids will discover God’s great love for them. Get In Your Element with us at Crossroads Ministries’ MEGA Sports Camp, held July 7 - 11, every day from 9:00AM until 12:00noon. Registration will open June 1. Visit www.crsmin.com for more information and to complete a FREE registration form for your child(ren). Early registrants receive a FREE t-shirt and bag!

Dinner Theatre Show at Long Branch Community Grange

Long Branch Community Grange is happy to announce that Gary Lane will be returning for a Dinner Theater Show on June 21. Last year we had a sellout crowd and hope to have the same this year. This year he will be singing the songs of Ricky Nelson, Eddie Fisher, Dan Fogelberg, Bread, Jimmy Beaumont and The Skyliners, John Denver, Engelbert Humperdinck, The Righteous Brothers, Joe Stafford, and Richard Kiley. He will close his show with THE LORD’S PRAYER”.

Prior to the show will be a delicious catered meal featuring Breaded Chicken Breast, Baked Cod, California Blend Vegetables, Rice Pilaf, cheesy potatoes, coleslaw, cake and beverages. The doors will open at 5:30PM and Dinner will begin at 6:00PM and the show at 7:00PM. Tickets can be obtained from any Grange member or by calling 724-938-2529. Tickets must be purchased before June 14. No tickets will be sold at the door. The Grange is located at 210 Chestnut Street, Coal Center, Pa. 15423. The Grange is ALCOHOL and DRUG free establishment.

Scavenger Hunt to Debut Belle Vernon Library Logo

Belle Vernon Public Library will debut a new logo thanks to the local merchants at the June 28 “On the Avenue” day in North Belle Vernon.

“We’re excited to get a new logo,” noted the library’s director, Elina Filander. “We don’t have it on many items or locations currently, but we’re hoping to spark more recognition for our local library.”

The logo will be displayed in a number of merchant’s windows or as a book jacket inside of the shops during the “On the Avenue” event. Two locations on Broad Avenue will have a list of clues to help hunters locate some of the hidden logos. The Rec Committee’s table at Broad Avenue Treasures will be one, and the other is planned for near Vintage & Vines staffed by a member of the newly forming Friends of the Library. “Participants will be asked to take photos of the logos they spot around town and come to the library to validate their entry,” Filander explained. “Those who show them that Saturday or by 5:00PM on Tuesday, July 1 will be entered for a chance to win our treat basket which will be awarded at that time.” For more info about the scavenger hunt or about library service, please call the library at 724-929-6642.

Local People News

I Keep the Warfighter in the Fight: Duquesne Native, Lieutenant Junior Grade Joelle Borja

By Thomas Cieslak, Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point

A Navy officer serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point plays a crucial role supporting the mental health and wellness of the base’s Sailors and Marines. Lieutenant Junior Grade Joelle Borja is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Behavioral Health Provider aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point. In her own words, she walks alongside her patients through some tough stuff.

“Clinical Social Work is an ethically rooted practice of providing therapy, identifying mental health diagnoses and helping individuals understand self,” said Borja.

Social Workers help their patients work through difficult life events and

prepare them to cope with the stress that will come in their lives, she said.

Borja, a native of Duquesne, PA, serves as part of the clinic’s Behavioral

Health team. A typical duty day for her involves engaging with patients - service members serving on MCAS Cherry Point - through psychotherapy and appropriate resources. A common misconception, says Borja, is that Social Work is confined to Child Protective Services.

“Social Work as a profession is broad in application. At its roots it serves to ensure people are resourced and those without the ability to advocate for themselves are advocated for,” said Borja.

“This correlates directly to the military as service members come from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences; the reasons people sign up to serve are equally diverse.”

By addressing unique stressors of military life like family separation and

Eighty-Four Resident Admitted to U.S. Naval Academy

Logan Neidermeyer, a resident of Eighty-Four, PA and a graduate of Ringgold High School will be inducted into the United States Naval Academy class of 2029 on Thursday, June 26, 2025, and will begin six challenging weeks of basic midshipman training as part of Plebe Summer. Neidermeyer was one of approximately 1,200 candidates selected this year to the Academy’s “Plebe” (freshman) class, from about 14,00 applicants. During ‘Plebe summer’ candidates have no access

to television, the internet, movies or music and restricted access to cell phones. They are only permitted to make three calls during the six weeks of Plebe Summer.

The pressure and rigor of Plebe Summer are carefully designed to help plebes prepare for their first academic year at the Naval Academy and the four years of challenges that await them. As the summer progresses, the new midshipmen rapidly assimilate basic skills in seamanship, navigation, damage control, sailing, and handling

yard patrol craft. Plebes also learn infantry drills and how to shoot 9mm pistols and M-16 rifles.

Founded in 1845 the U.S. Naval Academy today is a prestigious fouryear service academy that prepares midshipmen morally, mentally and physically to be professional officers in the Naval service. In 2023 U.S. News & World Reports rated the Naval Academy as the #1 public school, the #3 national liberal arts college, and #5 undergraduate engineering school.

high operations tempo, Borja and her team help sustain the deployability and operational readiness of base units. She and her team often equip patients with behavioral health tools to help them move towards their goals and self-improve.

“No one has the same starting line, but we are afforded opportunities and benefits equally. Social Work is important in the military because it takes the person as whole into consideration, not just a symptom or stressor,” said Borja.

Borja finds her work assisting service members deeply rewarding. It is incredibly humbling to walk with people through their struggles, see positive change and help build newfound confidence within them to face tomorrow, she said.

United States Navy Lieutenant Junior Grade Joelle Borja

Logan Neidermeyer

Local Worship

Saints Joachim and Anne Parish Sponsor Trip to Lancaster to See ‘Noah’

Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish- Elizabeth/Glassport/Liberty Boro recently traveled to the Sight and Sound Theatre in Lancaster to see ‘Noah’.

Pentecost Celebration at Global Methodist Churches

Throughout the month of June, South Hills Community Church, which meets at the Gill Hall Fire Department on Wednesday evenings at 7:30PM, and Elrama Community Church, which meets on Sundays at 10:00AM and 6:00PM in Elrama will continue hearing the sermon series, “Hearing the Voice of God” by Rev. Jude Urso. This sermon series will be punctuated at both worship sites the week of June 8 with the Pentecost Celebration. Pentecost remembers the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the early believers in Jerusalem and it celebrates the birth of the Church. Everyone is invited to join these two Global Methodist congregations for worship. Communion is served weekly at all services. For more information visit these two churches on Facebook or call 412-417-2980.

Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish Hold First Holy Communion for Students

Thirty-two students from Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish, Elizabeth/Glassport/Liberty Boro, received their First Holy Communion by the Rev. Thomas J. Burke on Sunday, April 27 at St. Michael Church in Elizabeth. The class of 2025 includes: McKenzie Baranchak, Wyatt Beucher, Nolan Campbell, Jordan Cifaldi, Dominic Como, Luke Compton, Isabella Dainty, Emma Fait, Ryan Frederick, Alyssa Glorioso, Madison Goodwin, Christopher Gray, Anna Hoover, Brenna Hughes, Gavin Hustkow, Giana Kovell, Cameron Krass, Leonard Lazur, Makinley Michaels, Dominic Mossa, Grace Murphy, Ella Pazehoski, Emma Piscitelli, Joshua Posternak, Kenzie Pringle, Avery Ruane, Skylar Shawl, Mason Stover, Jacob Troy, Samuel West, Liam West, and Elijah Yeo.

California United Methodist Women to Meet

California United Methodist Women to meet on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., in the Prayer Garden of the California United Methodist Church, weather permitting. The program, based on Psalm 23:2-3, "He leads me beside still waters,” will be presented by Ross Golden, the son-in-law of one of our long-standing members. Following the program, a business meeting will be conducted, and a potluck lunch will be served. We hope you'll join us for this special meeting prior to our summer break. The church is located at 227 Third Street, California, PA 15419. Should you have any questions or wish to RSVP, call 724-938-2270.

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NEUROPATHY TREATMENT

South Hills Peripheral Neuropathy Sufferers

Now Have Hope

Tri State Neuropathy Centers, one of the largest neuropathy treatment practices in the USA is currently scheduling patients at their Castle Shannon office, located at 3757 Library Road.

Dr. Michael Renk, Tri State Neuropathy Centers

Over 30 million Americans suffer from neuropathy and its debilitating symptoms of painful cramping, burning and tingling, difficulty walking, numbness, and even interruption of sleep. Neuropathy has a devasting effect on normal activities that most people take for granted and enjoy. Some of the most common causes of neuropathy are related to diabetes, medications, chemotherapy, and back issues.

“Peripheral neuropathy is a chronic and progressive disease,” said Dr. Michael Renk of Tri State Neuropathy Centers. “Left untreated, peripheral neuropathy will only get worse. It is best to treat it early.”

Since 2013, the eight regional Tri State Neuropathy Centers have steadily grown and successfully treated over 12,000 patients with an advanced technology protocol that addresses the causes of neuropathy rather than the symptoms. The program is noninvasive, painless, drug-free, and is FDA-approved.

Have Tri State Neuropathy Centers help you get back to enjoying all the activities that you love.

To schedule an initial no-cost consultation, call 412-207-2398. Learn more at www.marydancedin.com.

Find out how Tri State Neuropathy Centers program can help you get back to enjoying all the activities that you love.

To schedule an initial no-cost consultation, call 412-207-2398. Learn more at www.marydancedin.com.

Business & Merchant News

Triple B Farms Celebrates 40 Years in Business

Triple B Farms is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2025. The popular attraction in southern Allegheny County has a farm market, pick-your-own fruits and vegetables, children’s activities, wagon rides, farm animals and a fall pumpkin festival. Triple B Farms also sells wholesale produce to many grocery stores in the region.

A Clairton High School graduate, Ron Beinlich studied metallurgical engineering at what is now Carnegie Mellon University and worked for U.S. Steel as an engineer. On the side, he had a hobby farm, then called West Bend Stock Farm, where he raised beef cattle. As the steel industry was collapsing in Pittsburgh, Ron and his wife Carolyn used his severance pay to plant the farm’s first strawberry crop.

The farm’s first year open for business was 1985. The new name was Beinlichs’ Beef and Berry Farm, later shortened to Triple B Farms. The only crop was strawberries. A small crew of high school students picked strawberries sold to churches for strawberry festival fundraisers. Otherwise, the crop was strictly pick-your-own. Ron converted an old box truck bed as a tiny sales stand.

The next year, the Beinlichs added pumpkins, which they sold from the upper level of their historic beef barn. Carolyn, a North Hills High School

and Slippery Rock University graduate, put her elementary education degree to work by offering school field trips. To this day, at age 78, she continues to lead both spring and fall field trips for school children and is renowned for offering a day of true education. Students learn about honeybees and crops as well as having fun on the farm.

Seeing a need to remain open through the summer, the Beinlichs next added sweet corn. But the 1988 drought presented the farm’s most serious challenge, all but destroying that year’s corn crop. Adding a second irrigation pond kept the Beinlichs from facing such dire straits again.

After graduating from Penn State University in 1997, the Beinlichs’ son Bill joined the business. He and his wife Sue, also a Penn State agriculture alumna, represent the second generation on the family farm. Over the years, the farm has also added raspberries, blueberries, tomatoes, apples, peaches, broccoli, cabbage, cucumbers, peppers and other fruit and vegetable crops. Bill has also added fields of flowers for customers to cut. Bill, Sue, Ron and Carolyn all retain active roles in the daily operations of the farm.

The farm market still stands on its original location, but it was expanded in 1999 and again in 2004 and boasts an exterior makeover this year. Triple B’s market has become known for its fresh-baked pies and muffins featuring farm-fresh produce. The children’s play area has seen several expansions over the years, as has the fall pumpkin festival.

The Beinlich family is proud to celebrate 40 years of providing the Pittsburgh region with high-quality produce and family fun. Visit their website for more information: triplebfarms.com.

2025 Washington County ATHENA Leadership Award Recipient & ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award

Recipient Announced

The Washington County Chamber of Commerce announced Tracie Liberatore, Bradford House Historical Association, as the 2025 Washington County ATHENA Leadership Award Recipient. The 2025 ATHENA Award was presented during a lunch on Friday, May 9, 2025, at the Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh/Southpointe and was attended by more than 300 business and community leaders. The 2025 Finalists also included:

• Shelley Baber, Eaton Corporation

• Mary Barkhymer, Advanced Surgical Hospital

• Dr. Bobbi Cumpston, Veterans Affairs of Washington County

• Carla Herrnberger, Charleroi Area School District

According to Jeff Kotula, President of the chamber, the ATHENA Award is an internationally recognized award that honors women’s leadership within our business and civic communities.

“The award promotes leadership by honoring exceptional individuals in the community who contribute in significant ways to the achievements of women and women’s leadership efforts,” said Kotula. “As Ms. Liberatore and the four finalists demonstrated, we are very fortunate that Washington County’s businesswomen are leading and being acknowledged for their positive impacts in Washington County.”

The ATHENA Award recipient and finalists are selected by the following criteria: Have achieved the highest level of professional excellence; contribute time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community and actively assist others, particularly women, in realizing their full leadership potential.

The Washington County Chamber of Commerce also announced the recipient of the Diana Irey Vaughan ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award as Kimberly Price, EQT Corporation. The award honors emerging leaders who demonstrate excellence, creativity, and initiative in their business or profession. The recipients provide valuable services by contributing time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community, and, most importantly, serve as role models for young women personally and professionally. /p

WCCF Welcomes Aliesha Walz as New President & CEO

The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) is proud to welcome Aliesha Walz as its new President and CEO.

“The Foundation has grown so much, it was difficult finding someone with both development skills and management capabilities,” said Board Chair Michael Anderson. “We believe Ms. Walz is the perfect fit.” Walz is no stranger to the Foundation. She began her tenure with the WCCF in 2011 as a Marketing Associate, quickly advancing to Manager of Marketing Communications and later Chief Operating Officer. During her tenure, she impressed the Board with her communication skills, her leadership ability, and deep commitment to the Foundation’s mission of improving the quality of life in Washington County. In 2023, Walz accepted the position of Major Gifts Officer at the Washington Health System Foundation, where, in a very short time, she effected a significant increase in year-over-year support from leadership-level givers.

Walz shared, “I am honored to be entrusted with such a great responsibility. My return to the WCCF not only represents a new, exciting professional chapter but also a deeply meaningful homecoming. Facilitating charitable giving in our communities is joyful work, and I look forward to reconnecting with everyone whose lives are touched by the Foundation and its enduring legacy.” Looking to the future, Walz added, “This is a time of transformational change and tremendous opportunity. As we move forward, I envision the WCCF strengthening its role as a trusted philanthropic leader while fully harnessing the tools and insights of the 21st century. By integrating authentic community engagement with data-driven decision-making, we will ensure our donors’ charitable investments deliver tangible, measurable impact throughout Washington County.”

Anderson emphasized the Board’s enthusiasm, stating, “Aliesha impressed us with her strategic vision for the Foundation’s future. We value her leadership, her strong relationships within the Washington County fundraising community, and her deep connections with our donors.

Walz, a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), is a graduate of Saint Vincent College and the Leadership Washington County program. Additionally, she holds memberships in both the Association of Fundraising Professionals and Pittsburgh Planned Giving Council.

Aliesha Walz, WCCF’s new President & CEO

AHN Canonsburg Hospital Recognized by Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania for its Work to Reduce Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries

Allegheny Health Network’s (AHN) Canonsburg Hospital today announced it has been recognized by the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) for a two-year-long endeavor that reduced hospitalacquired pressure injuries among its patients. HAP leadership will formally recognize the hospital’s core team with the “In Safe Hands Award” at the organization’s annual Leadership Summit this month.

Annually, about 2.5 million people nationwide develop pressure-related injuries while hospitalized. Pressure injuries – also known as bed sores or pressure ulcers – are associated with longer lengths of stay, higher rates of readmission and increased mortality, in severe cases.

One recent study suggested that hospital-acquired pressure sores cost the U.S. health care system $27 billion annually, and contribute to 60,000 annual patient deaths.

“By focusing on early identification, comprehensive prevention strategies, and a collaborative approach, this core team significantly reduced the risk of preventable pressure-related injuries for our patients and improved their overall experience while in our care,” said Joy Peters, AHN Canonsburg Hospital’s chief nursing officer. “Our team's dedication to patient safety and innovative, qualitydriven methods has resulted in this incredible achievement.”

As a result of this team’s efforts, the hospital-acquired pressure injury rate at AHN Canonsburg decreased by 37.7% over a two-year period, while identification of wounds present at the time of hospital admission increased.

The hospital's successful initiative to reduce pressure injuries involved:

• Multidisciplinary Review and Oversight Team: A dedicated team of nurses, therapists (physical, speech, and occupational), patient safety experts, clinical educators, operations specialists, and quality division members who met on a weekly/monthly basis.

• Weekly Risk Assessments: Proactive reviews of at-risk patients using the Braden Scale – which looks at sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition and friction – to identify and address potential issues early. Biweekly assessments were conducted on the entire inpatient census, as well.

• Dual Nurse Skin Checks: Implementation of a double-check system to ensure thorough skin assessments on hospitalized patients for the duration of their stay.

• Enhanced Education and Training: Comprehensive education and training programs for all appropriate hospital staff on pressure injury identification, prevention and wound management.

• Individualized Care Plans: Development of unit-specific action plans, which were subsequently integrated into patients’ electronic health records to ensure consistent, accountable and coordinated care.

The “In Safe Hands” Award will recognize AHN Canonsburg team members Kendra Carlson, Jamie Price, Abigail Hebb, Beckie Lemley, Courtney Acampora, Colleen Glozzer, Ryan Hucks, Kerry McCorkle, Tara Gahagan, Michele Hricik, Maggie Matthews and Kristen Veenstra.

Started in 1978, HAP’s annual Achievement Awards program recognizes hospitals and health systems that are employing innovative approaches to strengthening the safety and quality of care, enhancing operations and patients’ experience, and partnering with their communities to address public health needs. Canonsburg’s initiative was one of 12 recognized by HAP through its 2025 Achievement Awards.

“The 2025 HAP Achievement Award winners represent innovative, outstanding projects that are focused on patients,” HAP President and CEO Nicole Stallings said. “Hospitals are the heart of Pennsylvania communities and work both within and outside their walls to strengthen health.”

This year’s winners were selected from 108 entries.

Liquid Vibes Coffee Brews Up Community Spirit in West Elizabeth

By Charlotte Hopkins

What began as a mobile coffee shop hitched to the back of a truck has transformed into a cozy, welcoming hub for connection and creativity in the heart of West Elizabeth. Liquid Vibes Coffee, owned by Jami and Garret Coughenour, has gone from traveling to events to sharing space with a local landmark — and it's quickly becoming one of the area’s favorite spots for more than just their coffee.

In 2024, the couple debated expanding their business with either a larger mobile truck or a brick-andmortar space. The answer came through a conversation with one of their employees, whose wife, Tina, owns Day of Designs, a photography studio in The Shoppes at Historic Lincoln Square.

A vacant space in the same building became available, and the moment Jami saw it, she knew it was the perfect fit. Owners Lisa and Dan Jeffries were comforting and supportive. She went on to say that Dan wants to see people succeed, which helped her feel at ease with her decision.

Housed in the former Lincoln Elementary School, the shop retains some of its historic charm, including a coal chute, remnants of an old well, and a fire escape. Today, the front of the building hosts Liquid Vibes Coffee, where customers can enjoy drinks like an Iced White Chocolate Coconut Latte, boba tea, or a cup of hot chocolate, along with baked goods and sandwiches. Merchandise, including Liquid Vibes memorabilia, can also be found there.

But the shop is more than just a coffee stop — it’s a true community space. Connected to the shop are three rooms open to the public. With Wi-Fi and seating available, it has become a go-to workspace for remote employees, students, and even a local nurse who types weekly reports there. During a recent power outage, a customer came in to run his business from one of the desks. Organizations like the Jefferson Hills Chamber of Commerce and the

Elizabeth Forward Athletic Association (EFAA) now hold their monthly meetings at Liquid Vibes.

On the third Thursday of each month through October, Liquid Vibes hosts Community Nights, complete with vendors, a food truck, and participation from all the businesses inside Lincoln Square. In July, local author Angie Baucher will attend to launch her debut book, "The Widow Who Saved Her Town."

The sense of togetherness even extends beyond the coffee shop’s walls. Customers of Doggy Detailing, just down the street, often stop in at Liquid Vibes while their pets are being groomed.

The shop also serves as a gathering place for local youth. One teenager, Alayiah Soncini, began stopping in after school and has since become a volunteer. On Fridays, the shop stays open until 8 p.m., offering a safe and inviting environment. “This is a safe space for them,” Jami explained, “whether they are playing arcade games, or board games or just sitting on the couch and listening to music. There are not a lot of places for younger people to go and hang out where they are not getting in trouble or getting kicked out of.”

In addition to being available for private rentals and celebrations, Liquid

Vibes hosts a variety of events:

Sobriety Night (Dry Friday): A twohour support group featuring mocktails, sandwiches, and encouragement for those overcoming addiction.

Open Mic Night: Held monthly and hosted by Zen Strings, this familyfriendly evening features music, comedy, poetry, and food trucks.

Cookie Decorating Classes: A local baker lead workshops on cookie design, open to all ages.

For anyone looking to showcase their talents or host a community event, Jami welcomes ideas and collaboration. “I am open to anything that anyone would like to bring,” she said.

With its warm atmosphere, strong

local ties, and a mission rooted in support and inclusion, Liquid Vibes Coffee is more than a business — it’s a revitalizing force in West Elizabeth. When asked by others if she misses driving the truck, Jami assures them, “My heart is so much happier here.”

With the cozy environment and all of the resources inside Liquid Vibes, it feels more like a home away from home.

Future events include a sewing class, the Sound Bowl Experience, and a grief support group hosted by Jefferson Cemetery. Details about these events, gatherings, and activities can be found on the Liquid Vibes Coffee Facebook page.

Alayiah Soncini strikes a pose in front of the vibrant mural at Liquid Vibes Coffee. Iced coffee in hand and good vibes all around.

With a little caffeine and a lot of team spirit, the Elizabeth Forward Athletic Association kicked off their monthly meeting at Liquid Vibes Coffee.

Pictured from left to right: Christine O’Donnell, Frank Rodriguez, Derrick Gibson, Pat Malseed, Tom Freeman, Kherissa Withers, and Haley Ondeck.

One of the cozy lounge rooms at Liquid Vibes Coffee, where guests can relax on comfy couches, sip their favorite drinks, and enjoy a sandwich in a home-away-from-home vibe.

Get Your Home Ready for Warmer Weather With These Seasonal Tips

(BPT) - Freezing temperatures, heavy rains and snow buildup can take a toll on your property, making spring maintenance essential for preventing costly repairs and keeping your home in top shape.

"The transition from winter to spring is the perfect time for homeowners to inspect their property for any damage caused by cold weather," said Bonnie Lee, Vice President of Property Claims at Mercury Insurance.

Spring Home Maintenance Checklist

• Inspect gutters and prepare your roof for spring storms: Winter weather can leave gutters clogged with debris. Clear out your gutters and ensure downspouts are secure to prevent water damage. It's also a good time to check for visible roof damage and trim overhanging branches. For added protection, homeowners may consider

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HOME & GARDEN

Recent Local Real Estate Transactions

Seller

Gary Bonn Harry Kooshak and Melissa Vivian

5509 Library Road

John Wdowiak Victor Joseph Wallace II 928 Cork Drive

Federal Nat. Mortgage Assn. Jesse Lee and Andrea Bigenho

3012 Greenwald Road

Brendan Albright Mitchell Pepper and Samantha Wilson 104 Logan Road

George Tataseo Jeanne Johnson and Pam Tiano

BRENTWOOD

Estate of Robert Faust CVP Allegheny L.P. et al.

1366 Quail Run Cir

2827 Brownsville Road

$140,000.

$400,000.

$325,000.

$280,000.

$169,900.

$112,500.

Estate of Hilary Modrak Thomas Becker 122 Kaufman Ave. $152,307.

Jeffrey Jimerson Wells Fargo Bank NA 2980 Kestner Ave.

BPG Property Group LLC Ace Property Acquisitions LLC

$18,771. by sheriff's deed.

2824 Clermont Ave. $189,000.

Ace Property Acquisitions LLC Blue Komet LLC 2824 Clermont Ave.

Home Team EC LLC Jeffrey Daniel Parker

$245,000.

324 E Garden Road $190,000.

S&B Proprety Group LLC CVP Allegheny L.P. 3332 Kaufman Ave.

Kirk Owens Austin Douglas Fleming and Sarah Marie Cefalo 3604 Kaufman Ave.

$108,000.

$180,000.

Robert Edward Meixner Carmen Lopresti and Sarah Hennessy 408 Pointview Road $213,500.

Irvin Alisha McCall 13 Oaks LLC 3792 Woodrow Ave.

Ryan Scott Breisinger Rusmir Murguz and Zemira Murguz Schovic

Sait Bozkurt OF7 Creative LLC

Steven Richard Bedford Asmaa Abdulaal and Salah Hussein

US Bank Trust NA Tr Renaldy PA Property LLC

Roger Zrimsek Karis Realty Network LLC

Aron Himmelgarb Jon Jobko

Grant Raco Kenda Greene

CARROLL TOWNSHIP

Estate of Michaelangelo Ripepi Anthony and Margaret Ripepi Van Voorhis Ln

$135,000.

(Continued from previous page.) sealing their roof deck and asking their contractor about the FORTIFIED roofing standard, as recommended by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS). These steps can help reduce water intrusion and better prepare your home for severe spring weather.

• Check for exterior damage: Look for cracks in your foundation, siding or driveway that may have developed due to freezing and thawing cycles. Repairing them early can prevent further deterioration.

• Service your HVAC system: Before warm weather arrives, schedule an HVAC tune-up to ensure your air conditioning system runs efficiently. Replace air filters and check vents for proper airflow.

• Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors: Spring is a great time to test alarms and replace batteries to keep your home safe.

$25,000.

Dana M Dulski Ramsey Stanley Sharek 164 Taylor Run Road $208,000.

Matthew Paul Hazelton John and Casandra Keenan W Monessen St.

Daniel Madlock Tafari Ryan 9 Wood Aly

Nancy Myers Lawrence Rohm III 116 Billen Ave.

US Bank Trust NA trustee Leverage Properties LLC 20 Carroll Way

David Gray Robert and Brenda Smith 112 Narrow Gauge Road

Est. of Rina O M. Marraccini Jonathan Minzey and Nicki Ojeda 1563-1567 State Route 2023

CHARLEROI

Rebholz Lubash Prop. LLC Illumiinated Enterprises LLC

Kevin Alan Mollis R & C Realty Holdings LLC

James Hamer Jr. Sean McFeely and Joanne Warbis

Diane Unsworth Kera Lynn Owens

700 Shady Ave.

805 Washington Ave.

$146,546.

$16,500.

$78,000.

$140,000.

$92,000

• Examine windows and doors: Check for drafts and reseal or replace weather stripping as needed. This helps improve energy efficiency and keeps pollen and allergens from entering your home.

• Inspect outdoor plumbing: Freezing temperatures can cause pipes to crack. Turn on outdoor faucets and irrigation systems to check for leaks before regular use.

• Clean and seal decks and patios: Winter moisture can lead to wood rot

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and mold. Power wash, reseal and inspect for damage to keep your outdoor spaces in great condition.

• Prepare your landscaping: Trim overgrown branches, remove dead plants, and refresh garden beds with new mulch to encourage healthy spring growth.

"By staying proactive with seasonal home maintenance, homeowners can protect their investment and avoid unexpected repairs," added Bonnie Lee, Vice President of Property Claims at Mercury Insurance. "A little preparation now can go a long way in ensuring a smooth transition into spring."

Protect Your Home Year-Round

Seasonal maintenance is key to keeping your home in top condition, but having the right insurance coverage is just as important. Mercury Insurance offers homeowners’ coverage to protect against unexpected damages and weather-related issues.

To learn more about how Mercury Insurance can help safeguard your home, visit MercuryInsurance.com.

Recent Local Real Estate Transactions

Seller

Recent Local Real Estate Transactions

Maronda Homes LLC Tirtha Baral and Uma Devi Chamlagai 614 Torwood Ln

$489,320.

Richard Moschel Doreen Moschel 238 Waterman Road $240,000.

MB2K Development Inc. Sean and Cherie Bennett 2018 Laurel Ridge Drive $275,000.

LUSA Management Inc. Gary McGuirk Jr. 105 Providence Drive $1. (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $50,000).

ABBC Properties LLC Endurant Enterprises LLC Walton Road $165,000.

MONONGAHELA

Laurie Stoy Brandon Popielarczyk and Skylar Hutchins 300 Third Ave. $133,000.

Estate of Jon Robert Craig Anthony James Bottino III 711 Lawrence St. $300,000.

David Ekves Wealth Capital Group LLC 225 W Main St. $15,000.

Estate of Robert Withers Matthew and Brittany Gaetano 914 Fourth St. $220,000.

William Meyers Meyers Property Solutions LLC 105 Sixth St. $1. (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $88,126).

NOTTINGHAM TOWNSHIP

Leslie Egan Ram and Sabitra Bhujel 223 Arrowhead Ln $650,000.

Castlewood Fields L.P. NVR

NVR Inc. Lawrence Eugene and Patricia Anne Chiappetta

NVR Inc. Jeffrey Alan Matty

Margaret Chabrier Marie Paquette and Madelyn Kelty

Castlewood Fields L.P. NVR Inc.

NVR Inc. Tanner Anthony Astorina and Grace J. Tomlinson

NVR Inc. Michael Ryan Herman 120 Olivia Drive

Castlewood Fields L.P. NVR Inc. Dana Drive

NVR Inc. Robert and Susan Gail Warheit

PETERS TOWNSHIP

Benjamin Marcus Homes LLC W Tomko Jr.

Thomas Scannell trustee Michael and Paula Price Ziemski 111 Driftwood Drive

Cirilo & Rodriguez LLC Natalie Tombs

Cutting Summer Cooling Costs

(NAPSI)—When monthly utility bills arrive, many Americans are getting hot under the collar. In fact according to the National Energy Directors Association, this summer’s residential cooling costs are projected to be the highest in a decade hitting an average of $719 or about $173 a month.

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PETERS TOWNSHIP

Recent Local Real Estate Transactions

Seller Buyer

ROSTRAVER

Address

Billy Joe Sanders trustee Safe Haven Realty LLC 1028 Broad Ave.

Estate of Maurice Copeland Lydia Anne Copeland 690 Collinsburg Road

RWS Land Co. Inc. Timothy and Kelly Wolfgang Landan Drive

Estate of R. Geraldine Drake Hannah Teslovich Piersol Road

Sami Webster Nestidd Homes LLC 1470 Rostraver Road

Elizabeth Achtzehn Gregory Marc and Janet Denise Grutkowski 1051 State Route 136

NHSLandAL LLC Maronda Homes LLC Gardenia Drive

RWS Land Co. Inc. John and Cheryl Joll Landan Drive

$34,000.

$50,000.

$100,000.

$23,500.

$317,500.

$255,000.

$72,429.

$105,000.

Aaron Hegyes ATH Properties LLC 1013 Brown St. $42,462.

Estate of John Keating Stephen Malone 707 Finley Road

RWS Land Co. Inc. Daniel and Tiffany Crevak Joshua Road

Belle Vernon Medical Assoc. L.P. JREHPA LLC 1533 Broad Ave.

$135,000.

$85,000.

$1,200,000.

Rose Smaracheck Stacey Grasmeder 1117 Hill St. $169,900.

Rita Giannini Vincent Michael and Christina Marie Wassel 213 Knowle Ln

RWS Land Co. Inc. Thomas and Lynette Tokay 158 Salem Road

Lynne Kremer James and Stephanie Jacobs 107 Valley View Drive

Magdalene Dran James Blackburn Jr. 550 Webster Hollow Road

SOUTH PARK

DR Horton WPA LLC Clinton Kuzak 872 Bridgeford Drive

$220,002.

$425,000.

$350,000.

$77,000.

$455,460. Janet Musher Reese Develops LLC 4095 Brownsville Road $135,000.

Gregory Cherico Hussain Algalal 5684 Horning Road $7,500.

Eric Hansmann EQT Production Co. Meadow Lane OG $106,917.

Horton DR WPA LLC Diane Muscia 884 Brideford Drive

$467,590.

Ronald Benoit Jr. Christopher Anderson and Sydney Carroll 218 Crescent Pl $350,000.

Horton DR WPA LLC Kevin Askew 808 Frickwood Drive

DR Horton WPA LLC Gerald Burgwin Jr. 905 Bideford Drive

Sumac Tree LLC Anthony and Kristyn Williams 1240 Snee Drive

$468,740.

$431,887.

$570,000.

Daniel Hodge Jeremy Ritter and Elizabeth Hodge 3113 Southern Drive $57,500.

Estate of Richard Metrovich Tyrese Malik Marenholtz 3307 Brownsville Road Ext.

Brian Rucienski trustee Cheryl McKinney and John Boyle 1406 Greenbriar Ct

Hawthorne Partners 2 LLC Gary and Saundra Schlessman 4264 Hawthorn Drive

SPEERS

Andrew Milan Shepelak Blanca Yadira Medina Fernandez 297 Grandview Way

Estate of Dennis Shiflet Gregg and Roberta Doerfler 913 Anne Ave.

UNION TOWNSHIP

Scarmazzi Highland LLC Thomas and Keely Gleason 168 Village Ln

$184,900.

$305,000.

$470,180.

$60,000.

$140,000.

$500,000.

Scarmazzi Highland LLC James and Geraldine Kempton 170 Village Ln $491,900.

Jeremy Morris Katelyn Marie Isenberg 16 Boyka Drive

Elle Swisher Daniel and Diana Weigold 3430 Fawn Valley Ln

Martik Realty LLC Mackenzie Musser 6106 Roy St.

Trogon Development LLC Gemini Elrama LLC 30 Duquesne Light Drive

Edgar Marihugh Muddy Gupps LLC 2176 Rankintown Road

Scarmazzi Highland LLC William and Darla Gabriel 158 Village Ln

WEST ELIZABETH

Vincent Robinson Helen Bescript

Robert Arnold Timm Keved White

Estate of Robert Karpeal BigBurr LLC

WHITEHALL

$224,000.

$379,900.

$315,000.

$2,000,000.

$5,000.

$421,510.

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To add salt to the wound of higher summer cooling costs, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Summer Assessment says the predicted warmer-than-average summer weather pattern for 2024 may challenge areas of the country. The Chairman of FERC recently stated, in part, “Our country is facing an unprecedented surge in demand for affordable electricity, while confronting extreme weather threats to the reliability of our grid.”

To combat the demand for more air conditioning and the resulting utility costs, the nonprofit International Window Film Association (IWFA) recommends the professional installation of heatblocking window films to reduce interior temperatures by deflecting solar heat gain by as much as 80 percent.

“Professionally installed, state-ofthe-art window films may help consumers reduce their electric bills and improve window performance by rejecting a significant amount of interior temperature increases from sunlight during the cooling season,” said Darrell Smith, executive director of the IWFA, the world’s definitive source for window film information.

With window film applied to the glass, a home’s interior temperature may be made more comfortable and balanced throughout the home without the need to shut out natural daylight.

Debbie Pigozzi Kohler Family Revocable Living Trust 4746 Doverdell Drive $435,000.

Jane Holland Shane Waldern and Jacklyn Hull 4782 Doyle Road $245,000.

Estate of Salvatore Valente Chall Maya Bista and Krishna Karki 550 Glowood Drive $180,000.

Estate of Alice Marchetti Tanner Lowicki 3203 Mayflower Drive $189,000.

Steven Blohm Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. 5270 Orchard Hill Drive $175,400. by sheriff's deed.

Rocket Mortgage LLC SAFAA Solutions LLC 502 Weyman Road $131,040.

Estate of Harry Price Stone Sobieralski 106 Kay Drive $175,000.

Dorinda Kibler Brianna Foscoe 200 Shadowlawn Cir $165,900.

Kevin Anderson Niklas and Nicole Clifford 4795 Sherwood Drive $247,000.

HB 2 Alternative Holdings LLCBrandon Enos 5135 South Passage Drive

Debra Guerrini Rachel McDermott

Joanne Boyle Drew and Lindsey Phelps

96 Springmeadow Ct

4739 W Barlind Drive

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$145,000.

$192,000.

$389,500.

When compared to the price of window replacements, long-lasting window films are very cost-effective and most installations can be completed in a day or less with little, if any, disruption to household routines.

It is also recommended consumers check with their professional installer to determine if the window film selected for installation qualifies for tax rebate incentives under the

The Inflation Reduction Act. Visit www.iwfa.com to learn more.

ASK EXPERTS the ASK EXPERTS

OPHTHALMOLOGY

Q: When do I need cataract surgery? What are my options if I do?

A: A cataract is the clouding of the natural lens within the eye. Virtually all of us will get cataracts as we age. Cataract formation is usually a gradual process and vision changes can be subtle. Common symptoms include blurred or dim vision, sensitivity to light with glare, seeing halos, difficulty with night vision, and needing brighter light for reading. Often, the prescription of your glasses changes frequently, with diminishing improvements with each change.

By Aaron S. Wang, M.D. Ophthalmologist Glaucoma-Cataract Consultants, Inc

Ophthalmologists recommend a comprehensive eye exam to have your visual acuity measured and your eyes (pupils) dilated. A special microscope called a slit lamp is utilized to view and grade your cataract. You will be evaluated for other eye diseases, such as glaucoma or macular degeneration as well.

The decision to proceed with cataract surgery is based on how much the cataract interferes with your vision and daily activities. There is usually no rush, but the surgery can become more urgent if, for example, you fail to have adequate vision for driving.

Fortunately, cataract surgery is one of the safest and most effective procedures. Typically, it is an outpatient procedure done under light intravenous (IV) sedation. Through microscopic incisions, your cloudy natural lens is emulsified; with ultrasonic energy and is replaced with a clear artificial lens. This artificial lens is called an intraocular lens (IOL). Your vision should significantly improve over the next few days as long as you use your prescribed post-surgical eye drops.

There are different surgical options, including upgrades that can be associated with out-of-pocket expenses. Standard cataract surgery with a basic IOL is covered by insurance. It is a fine option if you are comfortable wearing glasses for both distance and near vision after surgery. Upgraded options leverage the latest technologies, including laser-assisted cataract surgery, intra-operative aberrometry, and premium IOLs (toric and/or multifocal IOLs). These technologies deliver customized surgery, address optical irregularities of your eyes, such as astigmatism, and minimize spectacle dependence. You can choose to reduce your need for glasses for distance vision or near vision or both.

If you have questions for our expert, send your questions to SOUTH HILLS-MON VALLEY MESSENGER, P.O. Box 13363, Pittsburgh, PA 15243 or e-mail news@messengerpaper.com

An ophthalmologist will meet with you for a cataract evaluation, with the intention of learning your individual visual needs, answering all of your questions, and guiding you toward the most appropriate option for which you may qualify. In addition to the options mentioned, an ophthalmologist can also offer “drop-less” cataract surgery if you have difficulty instilling eye drops. Typically, regardless of which surgical option is chosen, the surgery takes minutes, you leave without a stitch or patch, and the improvement is life changing.

A corneal sub-specialist, such as myself, can also perform a number of treatments concurrently with your cataract surgery if you have other co-existing eye diseases. An example includes the latest in corneal transplantation (DSAEK, DMEK) for Fuchs’ Corneal Dystrophy. Another example is minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) to lower your eye pressure. Combined surgery, when needed, provides convenience and the quickest route to your best possible vision.

Dr. Wang specializes in ophthalmology. He earned his medical degree at Stanford University School of Medicine, and completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital Wilmer Eye Institute. He subsequently completed a fellowship at Shiley Eye Center, UC San Diego Health. Dr. Wang practices with Glaucoma-Cataract Consultants, Inc. To contact Dr. Wang, please call 724-483-3688.

School News...School News

Thomas Jefferson High School Wins Allegheny County Envirothon, Advances to States

Thomas Jefferson High School secured first place at the Allegheny County Envirothon on April 25, 2025, marking its third consecutive win. The team will advance to represent Allegheny County at the Pennsylvania Envirothon in Johnstown.

Allegheny County Conservation District (ACCD) hosted 132 high school students from nine school districts at the annual competition at Boyce Park in Monroeville.

The winning team from Thomas Jefferson High School includes Lukeman ElHajj, Hunter Houk, Aislin Majoris, Kamryn Mull and Reagan Sanderson, led by teachers Dan Giger and Brian McClain. Pittsburgh Science & Technology Academy won second place, and North Hills High School placed third. Every winning student received a scholarship for academic pursuits following high school funded with support from event sponsors.

"Today’s participating youth are tomorrow’s leaders,” said Executive Director Heather Manzo. “Envirothon moves students beyond the classroom, building career readiness and inspiring them to pursue futures in conservation. Thanks to our sponsors, 132 outstanding students gained real-world experience and the motivation to tackle environmental challenges in their own communities."

Envirothon is the largest environmental education competition in North America aimed at engaging local youth in natural resource conservation learning and stewardship challenges. This hands-on academic competition requires months of study and teamwork on five subject areas: soils/land use, wildlife, aquatic ecology, forestry and current issues.

Envirothon provides exposure to environmental career pathways through partnerships with the Pa. Fish and Boat Commission, Pa. Game Commission and the Allegheny County Parks Department.

Qualifying teams at the state competition will advance to the National Conservation Foundation Envirothon in Alberta, Canada.

Belle Vernon Rotary Honors High School Interact Clubs

The Rotary Club of Belle Vernon Area recently honored both of its sponsored Interact Clubs from Belle Vernon Area High School and Frazier High School.

The BVA Interact was honored on Thursday, May 8 at the Sons of Italy in Perryopolis. Interact Co-Presidents Gina Bellissimo and Kenneth Marsh III lead the meeting which included members receiving Distinguished Service Awards, an accounting of the many activities performed during the year, and the announcement of their selection of Ruth Kozell, a pre-school teacher at BVA as their "Community Person of the Year." The Interact students were joined by their sponsors, Amy Mendicino and Amber Null.

The Frazier Interact Club was hosted by the Rotary on Thursday, May 15 at Cedarbrook Clubhouse Grille. Interact President Beth Katic lead the meeting, and also included the presentation of their distinguished Service Awards, an announcement of all the service and projects completed during the year, and a plaque presentation to Mrs. Melissa Patitucci as their Community Person of the Year. Cindy Marr, who has served as Frazier's sponsor for more than 20 years, announced that she will be retiring from the Frazier School District and was thanked for her outstanding service.

Interact stands for International Action. It is a junior Rotary Club for young people between the ages of 14 and 18. All Interact Clubs are part of the Rotary International organization and every club must be sponsored by a Rotary Club. There are over 10,700 Interact Clubs around the world in about 109 countries with a total membership of about 250,000. BVA Rotary sponsors both Frazier and Belle Vernon Area High School Interact Clubs.

For more information about the Rotary Club of Belle Vernon Area, visit www.bvarotary.com or Facebook/BVARotary

Monessen American Legion Post 28 Awards Middle School Students

Commander Ron Chromulak and Adjutant Wayne Vlasic, of Thomas McKee Post 28 American Legion, Monessen, PA, presented Monessen Middle School Awards on May 21 at Monessen High School Auditorium. Awardees are pictured with family members and their award certificates flanked by Commander Ron Chromulak (at left) and Adjutant Wayne Vlasic (right). PHOTOS BY JENNIFER CODELUPPI

Frazier High School Interact Club, sponsors Cindy Marr and Melissa Pattitucci, at Interact Banquet on May 15 ar Cedarbrook Clubhouse Grill

Belle Vernon Area High School Interact Club and sponsors at Banquet sponsored by BVA Rotary Club on May 7

Brandon SowellMale Honorable Mention

Mason ReevesMale School Award

Noelle SpagnoloFemale School Award

Kennedy LindsayFemale Honorable Mention

By Lois Thomson

Monongahela Women's Club Honors Ringgold Senior Girls with Luncheon SCHOOL NEWS

The Senior Girls from Ringgold High School recently enjoyed a luncheon at Mon Valley Country Club hosted by the Monongahela Woman's Club. Diana Irey Vaughan, president and CEO of City Mission and former president of the Woman's Club, was the key speaker. She had also previously served as a Washington County Commissioner for nearly 30 years.

Speaking on the topic of "Live in the Moment," Irey Vaughan told the approximately 75 girls in attendance that she understands they are anxious about the future, but urged them to live in the moment and make lasting memories now.

"Engage in activities you enjoy," "accept bumps in the road," and "accept challenges" are some of the words of advice Irey Vaughan offered. As an example regarding the latter, she pointed out that her own life took a different direction when she went from public service to running a homeless shelter back in March 2024.

Irey Vaughan asked the young ladies to be kind to each other, but added, "Most important, accept who you are. Don't focus on your deficiencies." She also encouraged them to look around the room and make a note of the friendships they shared, and hold onto those relationships. She concluded, "I hope you find the path that makes you happy."

Olivia DeRose Behanna, a former Ringgold graduate and current member of the Woman's Club, served as MC. Dr. Tiffany Bevard, Ringgold principal, was also in attendance, along with Kaitlin Kenney, English teacher and activities director.

The Woman's Club thanked Mon Valley Country Club for catering the luncheon; Honey Bee Bakery owner Marilyn Sanner for providing cupcakes for the luncheon; and CFS Bank for supplying the balloon centerpieces. Ringgold School District also donated gift cards as door prizes.

The luncheon is an annual event that has been a tradition for many decades. The idea began when various Mon Valley women's clubs hosted a tea for the graduating girls, and this one was originally for seniors from Donora High School. The tradition continued when Ringgold High School opened in 1979, but over the years, a number of women's clubs folded, and the Monongahela Woman's Club currently hosts the whole district.

Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation

Announces 2025 Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to the Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation (BWEF) 2025 scholarship recipients. 16 Baldwin High School seniors were awarded scholarships, propelling them to success as they step into their future. Thanks to the generosity of our community partners, BWEF was able to make $40,000 available for scholarship funding in the 2024-25 academic year.

• Salma Alouane: Highlander STEM Scholarship presented by River Point Technology

• Gavin Barrett: Bella Burkhart Memorial Scholarship for Rehabilitation Services

• Hannah Damiani: Keith "Juice" Smith Memorial Scholarship for the Performing Arts

• Molly Fircak: BWEF Scholarship Sponsored by GBU Life Addison Giglione: BWEF Scholarship Sponsored by Carrie on Communication

• Arturo Gromo: Highlander STEM Scholarship presented by River Point Technology

• Khadicha Kosimjonova: Highlander STEM Scholarship presented by River Point Technology

• Leah Moeller: Officer Sean Sluganski Memorial Scholarship

• Marley Murajda: Dorothy Hutchins Forman Visual Arts Scholarship

• Magnolia Overn: BWEF Scholarship Sponsored by HHSDR Architects & Engineers

• Maxwell Pegher: BWEF Scholarship Sponsored by the Family of Mary Lepiane

• Ryan Priano: BWEF Scholarship Sponsored by UPMC

• Jackson Sgattoni: Brady Family Merit Scholarship

• Alexa Sherman: James E. Lewis Science Scholarship

• Emma Smerbeck: Donald Huckle Memorial Band Scholarship

• Aliza Very: BWEF Scholarship Sponsored by Whitehall Green Thumbers Garden Club

ALTERICI, Ralph Michael, 94, of Monongahela, died May 17. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home.

APPOLONIA (COX), Ann, 88, of Monongahela, died May 15. Arrangements by Frye Funeral Home, Inc.

ATKINS, Bernard W., 96, of Monongahela, died May 10. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home.

BABYAK, Irwin “Butch” J., 84, of Elizabeth Township, died May 11. Arrangements by Bekavac Funeral Home & Crematory.

BARTHOLOMEW, Jessica Rae, 43, of Jefferson Hills, died April 28. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home Pleasant Hills.

BARTOLINI, Thomas Llewlleyn, 80, of McKees Rocks, died May 3. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home.

BECKINGER, Clarence W., 75, of West Newton, died May 7. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home.

BELL, Dorothy Ann, 97, of Elizabeth Township, formerly of Clairton, died April 26. Arrangements by Bekavac Funeral Home & Crematory.

BERRY (HUDSON), Mary “May Lizzie” Lee, 99, of Clairton, died May 6. Arrangements by Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc.

BICK-METZ, Barbara Jean, 78, of West Mifflin, died May 19. Arrangements by Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc.

BONIVICH, Robert Edward, 88, of the Wall Plan in Jefferson Hills, died May 18. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home.

BRADY-GASKILL, Lynn Ann, 73, formerly of Charleroi, died May 18. Hogan-Melenyzer Funeral & Cremation Services.

BROOKS, Bruce Martin, 72, of Glassport, died April 25. Arrangements by Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc. BROWNFIELD (SMITH), Janice Doris, 84, of McKeesport, died May 12. Arrangements by Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc.

CAPLAN, Paul Ellis, 76, of White Oak, died May 7. Arrangements by Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.

CARR (CRAIL), Mary Lou, 94, of Bethel Park, died May 4. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home, South Park.

Recent Local Death Notices

CHANGERI (MILLER), Deborah Ann, 68, of Bethel Park, died May 6. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

CHAPMAN, Thomas W., 78, of Jefferson Hills, died April 26. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

CLEGG, Joanne, 68, of Pleasant Hills, died May 9. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

CONWAY, Mary Elaine, 83, of Elizabeth, died April 29. Arrangements by Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.

COPELAND, Michael Paul, 33, of Speers, died May 18. Hogan-Melenyzer Funeral & Cremation Services.

DEANOVICH, James “Rich” Richard Sr., 85, of Jefferson Hills, died April 26. Arrangements by Bekavac Funeral Home & Crematory.

DESALVO, Elizabeth “Betty,” 77, of Pleasant Hills, died May 5. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home.

DOWLING, Martin W., 98, of Jefferson Hills, died May 6. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

EHLERS, Cheryl Lynn, 75, of Elizabeth, died April 22. Arrangements by Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.

ESKEN, David, 59, of Finleyville, died May 22. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home.

FEENAN, Anna May, 81, of Baldwin, died May 16. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

FORD (SING), Julia L., 97, of Elizabeth Township, died April 26. Arrangements by Bekavac Funeral Home & Crematory.

FOSTER (BURKE), Joan C, 88, of Monongahela, formerly of Bethel Park, died May 18. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home, South Park.

GALLO, Norma Jean, 92, of Elizabeth Township, died May 15. Arrangements by Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.

GEISSLER (CASTER), Deborah “Debi” L., 67, of Elizabeth Township, died May 13. Arrangements by Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.

GIORDANO, Michael “Mike” D., 73, of Finleyville, died May 18. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

GOGA (KNAPPENBERGER), Audrey, 84, of Bethel Park, died May 13. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

GOGOEL, Kevin J., 69, of Blaine Hill, died May 9. Arrangements by Bekavac Funeral Home & Crematory.

GROVE, Richard R., 77, of Finleyville, died May 9. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home.

HANKOSKY, Eugene P., 85, of Finleyville, died April 25. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home.

HOSKINS, Terry Lee, 64, of Sutersville, died April 29. HoganMelenyzer Funeral & Cremation Services.

HUSTON (PICKETTS), Bessie Lee, 96, of Forward Township, died May 6. Arrangements by Bekavac Funeral Home & Crematory.

JARMON, John T. III, 70, of Glassport, died April 28. Arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home.

KAPPELER (PHILLIPS), Sibyl A., 82, of Canonsburg, formerly of Bethel Park, died May 6. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home, South Park.

KELLER (LYONS), Ruth L., 98, of Bethel Park, died May 5. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home, South Park.

KELLY, John “Terry” Terrence, 73, of Bethel Park, died May 17. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

KING, Alvin B., 83, of Jefferson Hills, formerly of Clairton, died April 25. Arrangements by Bekavac Funeral Home & Crematory.

LACEY, Timothy D., 77, of Elizabeth Township, died April 28. Arrangements by Bekavac Funeral Home & Crematory.

LE, Carolyn N., 68, of Clairton, died May 19. Arrangements by Bekavac Funeral Home & Crematory.

LEE, Robert R. Sr., 70, of Brentwood, died May 7. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

LOSI, Laurence Richard, 69, of South Park, died April 25. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home, South Park.

LOVAS, Michael A. I, 87, of West Mifflin, formerly of Elizabeth, died May 9. Arrangements by Bekavac Funeral Home & Crematory.

MAGONE (PREVITALI), Wanda Mae, 100, of Monongahela, died May 13. Arrangements by Frye Funeral Home, Inc.

MAHONEY, Kelly R., 57, of South Park, died May 1. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home, South Park.

MARKLE, William Howard M.D., 56, of Jefferson Hills, died May 12. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home.

MATAVA, Mary Stephanie, 70, of Charleroi, died May 3. HoganMelenyzer Funeral & Cremation Services.

MAUTINO, Lois A., 85, of Monongahela (Valley Inn), died April 27. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home.

MAYERSKY, Jeffrey, 56, of Elizabeth Township, died May 9. Arrangements by Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.

MAZZA, Beverly E., 87, of Clairton, died May 16. Arrangements by Bekavac Funeral Home & Crematory.

MCCALL, Todd L., 64, of Bethel Park, died May 19. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

MCCOMBS, Jack R., 96, of Monongahela, died May 21. Arrangements by Bekavac Funeral Home & Crematory.

MCCORMLEY, Dr. Donald P., 91, of West Mifflin, died May 6. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc.

MCGAVITT, Shelley Nannette Lesso, 44, of Charleroi, died May 13. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home.

MCMANUS (HOHN), Jacqueline “Jackie” M., 81, of South Park, formerly of Forward Township, died May 8. Arrangements by Bekavac Funeral Home & Crematory.

MEEDER, William “Bill,” 81, of Baldwin, died May 5. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

MILLER, Susan “Suzie,” 56, of Jefferson Hills, died May 12. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home.

MINICK (SULLIVAN), Kathleen A., 73, of South Park, died May 2. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home, South Park.

NYGA (LAKATOS), Janet M., 83, of Finleyville, died May 2. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home, South Park.

PACAK, Frances Mary, 88, of Monessen, died May 7. Arrangements by Frye Funeral Home, Inc.

PAVLIK (POTTS), Charlene A., 65, of Jefferson Hills, formerly of Clairton, died May 21. Arrangements by Bekavac Funeral Home & Crematory.

PETTICORD (DOMER), Rita Ann, 82, of Monessen, died May 9. Arrangements by Bekavac Funeral Home & Crematory.

PUTNAK, Robert L., 89, of Monongahela, died April 30. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home.

REICHMAN (BUCHMAN), Dolores, 95, of White Oak, died May 13. Arrangements by Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.

ROSTEK, Thomas George, 80, of Baldwin, died May 15. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

Recent Local Death Notices

SCHMITT, Nikki Lee, 45, died April 25. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

SCHU (COLEMAN), Jean I., 96, of Bethel Park, died April 21. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home, South Park.

SERDY, Joseph A., 66, of Bethel Park, died May 2. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

SMART, Joseph “Bill” William, 79, of Elizabeth Township, died May 2. Arrangements by Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.

STARE, Ryan Michael, 45, of Bethel Park, died April 24. Arrangements by Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.

STASH, George Jr., 93, of Bethel Park, died April 29. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home, South Park.

STATES, Thomas Merle, 52, of Charleroi, died April 17. Arrangements by Frye Funeral Home, Inc.

TIGHE, Michael James, 35, of Jefferson Hills, died May 21. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

VALVO, Charles “Willie,” 90, of Clairton, died May 9. Arrangements by Bekavac Funeral Home & Crematory.

WAGNER, Eugene “Gene” “Geno” Fredrick, 61, of Pleasant Hills, died April 26. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

WATTS (WILLIS), Janice Marie, 87, of Clairton, died May 14. Arrangements by Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc.

WEIGHT, Michael S., 68, of Rostraver Township, died May 12. HoganMelenyzer Funeral & Cremation Services.

WERNER, Raymond F., 81, of Clairton, died May 17. Arrangements by Bekavac Funeral Home & Crematory.

WHITE, Richard “Bud” Arthur Sr., 90, of Jefferson Hills, died April 28. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home.

WILLIAMS (STARK), Rose Marie, 88, of Baldwin, died May 12. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc.

WILSON, Michael “Peter Mike,” 66, of West Mifflin, died April 17. Arrangements by Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc.

WOBRAK (DUDA), Barbara A., 73, of West Mifflin, formerly of Bethel Park, died May 4. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

WOOD, Kennedy Isabel, died May 5. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home.

WOODS (WILLIAMS), Maxine, 82, of Clairton, died May 5. Arrangements by Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc.

ZIPPAY, Joseph J. Jr., 79, of Fallowfield Township, died May 5. Hogan-Melenyzer Funeral & Cremation Services.

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U-HAUL CARGO HITCH - New. Excellent for freeing up space inside your vehicle for vacation. $100. 724-9862421.

MOTORCYLE MAGAZINES - 65 back issues of motorcycle classics magazine. $40. 724-945-5282

INDIANAPOLIS 500 - 1991Official program, Good condition $10. 724-809-5746

2007 BUICK RENDEZVOUS – 60,000 miles, new inspection. Must sell. Best offer. 724-258-3634

BRAKE RIVETING MACHINE – Floor mounted. $50. 412-513-6559

JEFF GORDON PLAQUE – 1997 Winston Cup Champion. Plus 1995 champ card. $8. 724-929-8259

DIESEL MUFFLER – New. $20. 412-425-0342

TRUCK BED STORAGE BOX – for pick ups. $15. 412425-0342

AMERICAN RACING MAG WHEELS - 15"; Late 1960's early 1970's; fits GM- $600. 412-886-6165

TIRES – Four(4) Cooper Grand Touring, 6/32, 225-6017. $100. 724-470-5435

2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON - Dyna super glide, 17,000 miles, Python pipes, Detachable bags and windshield, New tires and battery, Super tuner, Many other extras. Excellent condition. $6,500. 412-217-8800

ENGINE STANDS – Two(2). Once new, one used. Holds 1,000 lbs. Mcmurray area. No texts. 615-7274481

MUNCIE 4-SPEED PARTS – McMurray area. No texts. 615-727-4481

TRANSMISSIONS – 4-speed Muncie transmission. 4speed Borg Warner Transmission. $800 each. Mcmurray area. No texts. 615-727-4481

PONTIAC WHEEL COVERS – Four(4) 14”, from 1968. Very clean. Mcmurray area. No texts. 615-727-4481

HUSKY FLOOR MAT LINERS – Fits 2013-2019 Ford Escape. Front and 2nd row liners, also cargo liner. $75. 412-999-1009

1998 JEEP CHEROKEE – No rust, very clean, with lift. Must see. Call for info. 724-243-0194

KITCHEN FAUCET FOR RV - Phoenix Hybrid single handle, new in box. Brushed nickel, pull-out spray, for 3-hole or single hole mounting. Model SP2104-06-021. $50. 724-243-3318

MCKESH ADJUSTABLE TOWING MIRRORS - Made by Henley, Fit into window frame of tow vehicle & hook to bottom of door. $100. 724-243-3318

BLUE OX RV - Protective shield for towing car behind an RV. Never used ($259 new). $100. 724-243-3318

ALL-TERRAIN TOW BAR - Roadmaster Falcon, Non Binding, Model 252475 for base plates. $400. 724243-3318

1970 BUICK 350 – 400 Transmission, 60,000 miles. 412-825-0214

RIMS AND TIRES – Four(4) Crager SS. 412-825-0214

CHEVROLET HEADS – Small block, camel back. 412825-0214

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CUDDY CABIN – 1982 Chris Craft Scorpion, 21ft, 350 Mercruiser, 260 HP IO, Bimini top fish finder, CD player, radio, dual wheel trailer and all accessories. Runs great and is in great condition. $7,500. 412-384-0952

2002 SILVERADO - Running Boards. Needs mounting brackets. $50. 724-483-3072

TOYOTA RAV 4 – Summer floor mats. Front and rear. $50. 724-938-8482

2000 CORVETTE – Chrome Rims, front and rear. Great cond. $385. 724-348-7714

2000 CHEVY BLAZER – 4 door, 4x4, great shape, garage kept. $3,500. 412-260-4231

WEATHER TECH – Car mats and cargo mat. 2022 HRV. Excellent condition. $125. 724-317-1273

CORVETTE – Beauty rings w/ hubs, 15-inch wheels; 2 rings and 3 hubs. $30. 412-896-4637

LADDER RACKS – for 8-foot truck bed. $100. 412260-4231

1988 CORVETTE CHROME RIMS – Front and rear, in boxes. Great condition. $385. 724-348-7714

2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON – Soft tail Duece, 4,600 original miles, accessories, like new. Black cherry color, must see. Exc. cond. 724-243-0194

CONVERTIBLE CARS - 1950’s/60. 724-986-3152

CHROME WHEELS - 18”/ 2015 MKZ. 724-986-3152

REACH 50,000 POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS - in the South Hills and Mon Valley communities! Advertise your business in the South Hills - Mon Valley Messenger. Call for more information at 412-2498177. Or e-mail to news@messengerpaper.com.

SECRETARY – Part-time. The California United Methodist Church is seeking to hire a part-time secretary. To inquire, please call the church office at 724938-2270. Please leave your name and phone number.

INJECTION MOLDING ASSISTANT - F-T, M-F 7-3:30 p.m. 40 hr./wk. Bethel Park Respiratory Therapy Products Manufacturer. $16-18 to start, call 412-8541133, Ext. 410 for employment application.

CHILDCARE - SUNSHINE KIDS INC. is NOW HIRING INFANT/TODDLER TEACHERS and TEACHER’S AIDES. Please contact Ms. Tammy at 724-942-1009 or tmain@sunshinekidsinc.com

ADVERTISING SALES – Meet with local business owners. Be friendly, smile, and educate them on how newspaper advertising will help their business. Training provided. Get involved with your community newspaper. Work from home, make your own hours, and have fun creating effective advertising programs for your customers. Call 412-249-8177 and ask for Doug. Or, email letter of interest or resume to dhaniford@messengerpaper.com

CUSTODIAN - Thomas Presbyterian Church is hiring a Part-Time Weekend Custodian. This position is for 15 hours per week. Coverage is Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Please email Office@ThomasPres.org for more information or call 724-941-8910.

AUTO & TRUCK MECHANIC - Help Wanted, Part Time. 724-350-5983

LABOR HELP WANTED – Full or part time work. Some carpentry, plumbing, electrical experience helpful. Need drivers license and must pass drug test. 724-350-5983

VOLUNTEERS WANTED - Monarch Hospice is currently seeking Volunteers to visit patients in the South Hills-Mon Valley area in Skilled Nursing Facilities. If you are interested in an application, please call 723-335-1600 and ask for Holly.

DON’T HAVE LIFE INSURANCE YET?

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For a quote contact Jim Driscoll at 412-343-1100 Driscoll Insurance Enterprises. Proudly serving the Pittsburgh region since 1949.

PEMF – Pulsed Electro Magnetic Field is the natural healing and energizing of your body using the patented KLOUD Biotech at home system. Call Glenn Schreiber (412) 9138954

RECTANGLE BAKING STONE - Pampered Chef 12"x15", never used. 412-414-4402

MIKASA - 12" 3-part divided server, never used. 412414-4402

TOTAL GYM PLATINUM EXERCISE SYSTEM - complete with all accessories. Used little due to health. $150. 724-413-1119

2 PLOTS AND 2 VAULTS FOR SALE - Monongahela Valley Memorial Park worth $8,500. Selling them for $4,000. Please email me if interested tomstaley13@gmail.com

ROUTE 66 NEON CLOCK - Battery operated, new in box. $75 obo. Email: reds40willys.com

ANTIQUE WRITERS DESK – Mint. 30 inches x 17 inches x 28 inches high. $100. Also various End Tables very good condition. 724-557-4870

B&W TRI BALL HITCH - $200. This is a $300 hitch new. Best you can buy. 724-986-2421.

COMPETITOR WORKOUT BENCH - and weights. 160 pounds of weight, Incline and leg lift, is like new $150. 412-217-8800

WROUGHT IRON WINDOW COVER – Old, black, with very nice design, very heavy. Make a reasonable offer. Call for info. 724-833-1444.

WOOD BEDROOM - 4 piece, dark maghony, never used, and I-comfort mattress never used from Levins $899. 878-247-3115.

EASY LIVING CARPETING - 43 ounce nylon, Colors are gray and beige. Like new. $100. 412-217-8800

STARKEY HEARING AIDS - Chargeable, 3 years old, mom seldom used, cleaned/tuned at Yarecks. Have box, extra ear pieces, manual & charger. Can connect to app on to adjust or adjust on hearing aid. Paid $5,000… .Asking $500. 412-691-7082

WOOD FRAME QUEEN BED - Includes the mattress. Color is brown. Like new. $100. 412-217-8800

SAND POOL FILTER SYSTEM – Complete, Hayward, with extra parts, gaskets instructions. 412 897 4306 IN POOL LADDER - for 48"/ 52" new. 412-897-4306

SMALL ANIMAL TRAP - foldable easy set up 32" x 10" x 15" $10.00 412-897-4306

PROPANE TANKS – Two(2) 20 lb., good cond. $25 for both. 724-945-5282.

SHOT SHELLS - 1 box 16 ga, 1 box 410. both for $32. 724-945-5282.

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ADULT POTTY CHAIR - new unused $10. 724-9455282.

EXTENSION CORD - 65 foot heavy duty $25. 724945-5282.

BOOK - Prehistory of the upper Ohio valley. Rare $50. 724-945-5282

HARLEY DAVIDSON BOOTS - Fit size 8, waterproof material. Are brand new. $150. 412-217-8800

TROY BILT 21 INCH LAWNMOWER - Self-propelled, Mulcher and bagger, like new. $300. 412-217-8800

CHRISTMAS TREE STAND - Heavy Metal on Wooden Base. Will support any size tree. $10. Call 724-6845531

WIZARD OF OZ MUSIC BOX - “We're Off to See the Wizard” $40. 724-809-5746

WIZARD OF OZ CERAMIC RING BOX - "There's No Place Like Home" – Hamilton, $22. 724-809-5746

THE WIZARD OF OZ - 1989 50th Anniversary Plastic Laminated Placemats 17x11 (4). $20. 724-809-5746

VINTAGE KENWOOD - KT-880 Quartz Synthesizer AMFM Stereo Tuner, Excellent condition, works great $40. 724-809-5746

GOLF SHIRTS – From Nemacolin. Brand new. 724938-8240

BELT BUCKLE – Dick Corporation, never used. 30 years old. Mint cond. $10. 412-653-1606

ANTIQUE DRESSER – White Oak area. $75. 412-5271171

METAL DESK – 60-inch, (60 x 30), 5 drawers. 412343-3076

SCROLL SAW – Craftsman, 16-inch. $60. 412-3433076

KITCHEN TABLE – 30 inch, round, 2 chairs, wood tone. $50. 412-343-3076

FORMICA TOP KITCHEN TABLE – Extends to 48 inches. Grey marble tone top, circa 1960’s. $70. 412-343-3076

DINING ROOM SET – PA House Solid Cherry. Table 72” has two 18” leaves in addition. 2 arm chairs, 4 side chairs, lighted hutch w/ glass shelves, side table – opens up for buffet serving. Ivory fabric seat cushions. Exc cond. One owner. $800. 724-416-8372

SEWING MACHINE – Singer, in a case, good cond. $100. 412-233-7835

QUILT RACK – Wooden. $20. 412-233-7835

MISC. ITEMS – 2 Pyle Car Speakers; 2 Commodore 64’s, Sparkomatic CB 1023. Call 724-938-8240

ICE CRUSHER – Oster Snowflake, $10. 412-833-1463

CLARK GABLE FIGURE – Music box – music from ‘Gone with the Wind’. $25. 412-833-1463

VIVIAN LEIGHT FIGURE – Music box – music from ‘Gone with the Wind’. $15. 412-833-1463

SERGIO MENDES LP ALBUM – Sergio Mendes & Brasil

’66 Album, “Look Around” A&M label, 1967. Best offer. Text or call 412-434-1384

ALUMINUM ENTRANCE WIRE – 20F, 200 Amp. 412260-4231

200 AMP METER SOCKET – Plus extras. $120. 412260-4231

ROTOTILLER – 5 HP, may need work. $100. 412-2604231

CEMETERY PLOTS – Two(2), plus burial vaults. Jefferson Memorial. $2,000. 412-233-4031

GUN CABINET – Wooden, 2 upper doors, 2 lower cabinets, holds 12 rifles horizontally. 56”W x 60”H x 10”D. $250. 412-513-6559

KENMORE CHEST FREEZER – Small, clean, nice. 35”W x 22”D x 32”H. $150. 412-513-6559

LAWN MOWER – Toro, Self-Propelled, rear drive, rear bagger, VG cond. $175. 412-513-6559

HOT WHEELS CARS – Over 1,060 – 90% never played with. Includes 17 storage boxes. $300 firm. 412-5136559

PENN STATE NITTANY LION – Bobble head, Beaver Stadium. $5. 724-929-8259

FOOTBALL CARDS – 686, many different series. Great shape. Only $10. 724-929-8259

JIM HENSEN – 2204, special, 11 mint stamp sheet on Muppets, explanation on rear of stamp. $15. 724-9298759

MARILYN MONROE – 1995 Mint Stamp Sheet #2967 –huge value. Only $25. 724-929-8759

PRENTIESS BENCH VICE – Bull Dog #56, 6-inch jaws. $150. 412-425-0342

U-HAUL CARGO HITCH - New. Excellent for freeing up space inside your vehicle for vacation. $100. 724986-2421.

MOTORCYLE MAGAZINES - 65 back issues of motorcycle classics magazine. $40. 724-945-5282

INDIANAPOLIS 500 - 1991Official program, Good condition $10. 724-809-5746

BRAKE RIVETING MACHINE – Floor mounted. $50. 412-513-6559

JEFF GORDON PLAQUE – 1997 Winston Cup Champion. Plus 1995 champ card. $8. 724-929-8259

DIESEL MUFFLER – New. $20. 412-425-0342

TRUCK BED STORAGE BOX – for pick ups. $15. 412425-0342

RECIPROCATING SAW – Porter Cable, in box with manual. Exc. condition. $20 OBO. 724-810-4863

CIRCULAR SAW – 1950’s Black & Decker. 8”. Exc. Condition. $20 OBO. 724-810-4863

ELECTRIC TROLLING MOTOR – Motor Guide, 54LB thrust, hand control, bow mount, 12 volt. $25. 724348-6289

EXTENSION LADDER – 14 feet. Aluminum. $30. 724348-6289

SLIDING WINDOW – Traco, new in box, white inside, brown outside with screens. Dimensions 70.5” x 45.75” Call Dave 412-913-0051

CANON T50 CAMERA – with access, Ext Lens 2600D, 1MM zoom lens, 1300MM Telephoto zoom, all instructions and carrying bag. Like new. Call Dave 412-9130051

AIR TORCH KIT – Acetylene, new. B tank, MC tank, Oxy 20cf, all full. $100 OBO. 724-872-6182

OAK TABLES – Two(2), 34”W x 60”L x 30”H. $35 each OBO. 724-872-6182

FILE CABINETS – Lateral, Two(2), Ivory color, 2 drawer, 30”L x 29”H x 18”D. $35 each OBO. 724-872-6182

SEWING MACHINE – White Rotary, PAT 1918, No. FR3144275. $50 OBO. 724-872-6182

STEREO – 1970’s, Pioneer SX990 AMP, 2 Garrard turntables, 2 AKAi + 2 NOXA-10 speakers. $100 OBO. 724-872-6182

FISHING REELS – Two(2) Penn Peer #209 and a Penn Peerless #9. Excellent condition. $50 each. 724-6845169

VINTAGE SAW - 20-inch bar newer chain running condition $50. 412-831-3275

4 CEMETERY PLOTS - (Will sell 2 or 4) Mon Valley Memorial Park, 49 Second Street Extension, Donora, PA. $7,200 for 4 plots (a savings of 2,036) or $3,600 for 2 plots (a savings of $1,018). Price at the cemetery is $2,309 per plot. Plots are in Garden of Gethsemane, Lots 1,2,3&4. The cemetery will show you the plots for me. Norma Kohn, 252-474-3972, catduet@embarqmail.com

OUTDOOR RV RUG - 8’x16’ with carry bag, black & beige, reversible, Nice quality, folds easily. $ 50. 724243-3318

FOLDING ALUMINUM CAMPING TABLE - with 4 folding stools for kids, Stools store inside table $25. 724243-3318

RV 50 AMP ADAPTER - Progressive Industries “Cheater Box” $35. 724-243-3318

YARD SALE – May 10, 2025. 8:00AM – 2:00PM. 314 California Road, California, Pa 15419 (above the fire hall). Lots of good deals.

QUIKRETE WALK MAKER MOLD - Never Used, Country Stone Pattern. 2’x2’. $ 15. 724-243-3318

VINTAGE BRASS BUCKET - with brass handle, 17” diam. Top, 11” deep. $60. 724-243-3318

PITTSBURGH PIRATES – 1960 “Beat em, Bucs” chalkware plaque. Excellent Cond. $60. 412-884-1298

GAS STOVE – Apartment size, Caloric Heritage Series, 20” wide x 25” deep x 36” High. 724-833-1444

CHAINSAW – Stihl, Pro-MS 260, 18-inch bar, owners manual and extra blade. 724-833-1444

ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVES WANTED

The MESSENGER is looking to add experienced Sales Representatives to our growing team of professionals. Candidates should possess: Strong sales and/or customer service skills, ability to offer clients advice on ad content and design, handle several projects at once, work on a deadline, familiarity with Mon Valley area, reliable transportation, flexible schedule, computer with internet access and a personable, friendly attitude.

Interested applicants should email us at dhaniford@messengerpaper.com with a resume and cover letter, or mail to P.O. Box 13363, Pittsburgh, PA 15243.

KAYAK – Sundolphin, 10-feet with paddle. 724-8331444

COMPOUND BOW – Buckmaster. 724-833-1444

DOG KENNEL CAGE – Large. 724-833-1444

RIMS AND TIRES – Four(4) Crager SS. 412-825-0214

MISC. ITEMS – Craftsman Table saw, Craftsman Rototiller 6 HP, 1 and a half ton Hemming floor jack, 5 ton jack stands, Acra-Speed wheel balancer, Maytag Centennial Gas Dreyer. 412-825-0214

RCBS II RELOADER PRESS – And RCBS Rockchucker press. $250 cash for both. 412-882-2905.

BEGINNERS FLY TYEING KIT – Never used. Asking $10. 412-831-8998

WALL BRICKS – (solid). Qty 125. FREE – you haul. 412-831-8998

COMPOUND BOW ARROWS – Five(5) carbon express. 28” long. Never used. $5 each. 412-831-8998

GOLD PANDA COINS – 1/20 ounce, mint state 90’ 92’ 95’ 01’. $160 each. 724-938-8482

CROSS BOW – Barrnett 400, with scope, cocking rope, 3 new bolts, Plano hard case. $125. 724-970-9974

LAND EDGIND – Metal black, 90 pc interlocking, covers 64 feet. $40. 724-970-9974

WELDING BLANKET – New. $12. 412-425-0342

BOAT CUDDY CABIN – 1982 Chris Craft Scorpion, 21ft, 350 Mercruiser, 260 HP IO, Bimini top fish finder, CD player, radio, dual wheel trailer and all accessories. Runs great and is in great condition. $7,500. 412-384-0952

HUSKY FLOOR MAT LINERS – Fits 2013-2019 Ford Escape. Front and 2nd row liners, also cargo liner. $75. 412-999-1009

STAMP COLLECTORS – One cent, Two cent, Three cent, WW II, 1940 – 1944. 724-348-4730

AIR COMPRESSOR PUMP – with 2 H.P. electric motor and pulleys. $75. 724-684-7199

HUNTING JACKETS AND VEST – 2 jackets. All new. 724-938-8240

OAKLAND RAIDERS – Heavy duty winter jacket. 724938-8240

COMPLETE TYCO TRAIN SET – 724-938-8240

UMBRELLA – Coca-Cola, brand new. 724-938-8240

TACOMETERS AND GAUGES – Two(2). 724-938-8240

BOOMBOX – AM/FM, CD. $25. 412-629-0713

WALKER – Upright, Stand Taller, red, like new. $100. 412-629-0713

AM/FM CASSETTE – Radio. $25. 412-629-0713

EDGER – Black & Decker, like new. $45.

KITCHEN FAUCET FOR RV - Phoenix Hybrid single handle, new in box. Brushed nickel, pull-out spray, for 3-hole or single hole mounting. Model SP2104-06-021. $50. 724-243-3318

MCKESH ADJUSTABLE TOWING MIRRORS - Made by Henley, Fit into window frame of tow vehicle & hook to bottom of door. $100. 724-243-3318

OSCILLATING ELECTRIC HEATER - Holmes One, Touch Compact. $15. 724-243-3318

BLUE OX RV - Protective shield for towing car behind an RV. Never used ($259 new). $100. 724-243-3318

ALL-TERRAIN TOW BAR - Roadmaster Falcon, Non Binding, Model 252475 for base plates. $400. 724-243-3318

CLASSIFIEDS

BLACK & DECKER – Benchtop Workmate. $40. 412629-0713

HONEYWELL – True Hepa for allergies. Like new. $100. 412-629-0713

MICROWAVE – Countertop. Asking $35. Uniontown, Call Tom, 843-685-6034

VERTICAL BLINDS – Four(4), size 36 x 54. Asking $125. Uniontown, Call Tom, 843-685-6034

MOWER – Toro Personal Pace, 22” cut. Asking $325. Uniontown, Call Tom, 843-685-6034

OCCUPANCY SENORS – Qty of 15. Wall switches with plates. Dual voltage 120/277 VAC. $25 each. Will sell individually. 412-608-3276

ALUMINUM BRAKE – 8-ft, Good cond. $600. 412608-3276

ELECTRIC GARBAGE CAN – Stainless Steel, purchased from Bed Bath & Beyond – paid $125m selling for $30. 724-366-9524

LEATHER LOVE SEAT – Catnapper, no smoking, no pets, paid $1,000. Sell for only 4100. 724-366-9524

VHS TAPES – Qty of 65. Approximately half children, and half adults. All for only $5. 724-929-8259

AMISH PAPERBACK – 12, like new. Only $3. 724929-8259

FLAT SCREEN TV – 30” wide x 20” high. Perfect Cond. Hardley used. $25. 724-929-8259

STEELERS PLAQUE – Wood, Super Bowl XL “2006” –still in original cardboard. $12. 724-929-8259

HEAVY DUTY WOOD TABLES – Two(2) matching. 24” x 24” top and bottom. 35” high, metal legs, tough but good lucking. $10 each. 724-929-8259

6 POINT SOCKET SET - 1/4 inch drive, 12 piece, in case, $25. Munhall 520-271-5869

TOOLS - Grease gun, one hand operation, used, $20. Axe, made by Plumb, used, good condition, 34 inches long $25. Munhall, 520-271-5869

MODEL TROLLEY - Pittsburgh. Tomato red and cream, PCC. 11.25 inches long, 1:50 scale, die cast metal, mint condition, with original box. $50. Munhall, 520-2715869.

VINTAGE POST CARD COLLECTION - Small format cards from teens to early 60’s, 150 cards of Pittsburgh area. Must see as too difficult to describe, no holiday postcards, $150. Munhall, 520-271-5869

STEAM ENGINE - Jensen, model 10. Working, live steam Engine, electrically heated. Complete with operating generator and pole light. All metal construction, on original wooden base' $385. Munhall. 520-271-5869

BOOK, “THE RIVER RAN RED” - Totally devoted to the Homestead Steel Strike of 1892. Includes sketches, photos, news paper articles of Labor Strike. Mint condition, 232 pages, $25. Munhall, 520-271-5869.

CANDLE - 12in H x 14in round. Beautiful! $5 + Candle Holder/Plant Stand 7in H x 8in round. $5. Call 724-6844695

WIZARD OF OZ FRAMED ART - Yellow Brick Road , Roger Coast, Etched Zinc framed art. $15. 724-8095746

WIZARD OF OZ LAMINATED PLACEMATS - 1989

50th Anniversary, Plastic 17x11, four(4). $20. 724809-5746

VINTAGE AM-FM STEREO TUNER - Kenwood KT-880, Quartz Synthesizer, Excellent condition, works great. $50. 724-809-5746

PORTABLE AM-FM RADIO - Vintage GENERAL ELECTRIC Model 7-2880B from the 70's. $60. 724-8095746

WOODEN BOX CHEST - Vintage Chinese, Hand Carved Wood, Brass Closure, circa 1940's. $55. 724-8095746

QUILT RACK – Homemade. $15. 412-655-9127

SHOWER CHAIR - adjustable. Excellent condition. $12. 412-655-9127

WALKER - Rollator with seat and brakes. Excellent condition. $25. 412-655-9127

CASIO DIGITAL PIANO - With stand 100 songs. Excellent condition. $70. 412-655-9127

WOOD FRAME QUEEN BED - Includes the mattress. Color is brown. Like new. $50. 412-217-8800

COOKWARE SET – Cuisinart. Includes 1, 2 and 3 quart saucepans, 10" skillet, 3 quart saute pan, and 6 quart stockpot; includes 5 lids; $35. 412-736-6223

WOODEN COAT RACK - With 6 hooks. $7. 412-736-6223

ELECTRIC SHAKER BOTTLE - Voltrx brand, 24 oz.

Instructions included; Brand new. BPA Free, Wear resistant, Shatter resistant. $10. 412-736-6223

"DRAKE" CANADIAN SINGER THROW PILLOW - Pillow Case Size is approx. 16" x 16" Sequins are only on one side of the pillow. Each sequin has a small amount of white underneath the image and that will be visible when the sequins are flipped. $20. 412-736-6223

GADGET TRAY - Madesmart basic clear gadget tray. Has 4 compartments with non-slip lining. Measures 15.75 x 13 x 1.88 inches. Never used. $3. 412-736-6223

SHOTGUN - 20ga. H&R m-48 topper 1940s, very clean. $200. 724-945-5282

SHOTGUN - 16 ga. Westernfield #35 pump, polychoke good cond. $200. 724-945-5282

EXTENSION CORD - 65 ft. heavy duty. Good cond. $20. 724-945-5282

ORVIS BAMBOO FLY RODS - (2), with tubes, 8 and 7.5 ft. $400 ea. Have others. 724-945-5282

ADULT POTTY CHAIR - New, unused, $10. 724-9455282

DORSET STATIONARY COUCH AND LOVE SEATHome Solutions by Lane. Hardly used - $250. 724-9388390 and leave a message

DICKIES COVERALL – Chest 42-46, Reg length. $16. 412-425-0342

HEX BOLTS – (25) grade #8, 5/8-inch x 5-inch x 11 per inch. $20. 412-425-0342

DRIVE RATCHET – 75th Anniversary, 3/8-inch. $25. 412-425-0342

AMISH MADE OAK SWING – Exc. Condition, seating for 2 adults. $50 firm. Ask for Bill. 724-518-0815

FEDERAL AMMUNITION – 6 boxes, 22 long, 325 rounds per box. Call before 7PM. 412-595-7225

JON BOAT – 10-foot aluminum, Sea King, Lite Weight Car topper. $200. 412-592-9803

PLASMA CUTTER – 110V or 220V, 50 AMP, brand new. Will demonstrate. $150 firm. 724-797-2251

LADDER RACKS – for 8-foot truck bed. $100. 412260-4231

JELLO MOLDS – Six(6) different quart sized. $10. 412833-1463

FRANK SINATRA – Music box figure. $15. 412-8331463

STEELERS BRACELET – 21 charms. $85. 412-7364603

SNAP-ON – Quarter inch torque wrench, QJR117E. $100 OBO. 724-872-6182

LAWNMOWER – Lawnboy, Silver Pro, 6.5HP, Self Propelled. $40 OBO. 724-872-6182

PRECISION MACHINIST LEVEL – 12”, Starrett. $100, OBO. 724-872-6182

WOOD STEP LADDERS – 8-foot $10. 10-foot $15. OBO. 724-872-6182

METAL BARREL – 30 Gal. $15, OBO. 724-872-6182

UP-RIGHT STEREO – No speakers. Older sm color TV, 2 rocking chairs. Must take all. 412-341-2563

AUTOGRAPHED BASEBALL GLOVES – Ken Griffey, Jr, and Boog Powell. 724-938-8240

TROLLING MOTOR – Motor Guide. Very Good Cod. 724-938-8240

CEILING FAN – Harbor Breeze, reversible paddles. Brand new. Paid $70 – will sell for $30. 412-609-0052

MASSAGE TABLE – Portable with carrying case and bolster. Like new. $150, OBO. 412-896-4637

1950’S CAMERA – Yashica IC/Lynx – 14E/1=45m, 1:1.4, great condition. 1950’s Japan. 412-896-4637

HARLEY DAVIDSON BOOK – 100 year anniversary. New, in wrapper. $75. 412-896-4637

CORVETTE – Beauty rings w/ hubs, 15-inch wheels; 2 rings and 3 hubs. $30. 412-896-4637

SPIKE THE ULTRA GREEN DINOSAUR – Fisher Price, Large, works, comes with 2 batteries, remote control, and charger. Stands, sits, walks and roars. Tail lights all light. Must see. 412-561-0471

CEMENT MIXER – 1/4 cubic yards, motor driven, kept inside. You must haul. $100. Call Chuck, 724-3486289

PROPANE HEATER – Mr. Heater Buddy, 4000 – 9000 BTU, never used. Still in box. Asking $65. 412-8318998

CAMPING LANTERN – Coleman. Never used, still in box. (new). Asking $35. 412-831-8998

CAMPING LIGHT – Asking $20. 412-831-8998

WEATHER TECH – Car mats and cargo mat. 2022 HRV. Excellent condition. $125. 724-317-1273

RECLINER – Good Condition. $30. 412-596-3394

CHAIN WITH HOOKS – 3/8 inch x 20 feet. $40. 724483-3072

BLOWER AND VAC – Echo. Gas Powered. Needs bag. $25. 724-483-3072

BREAKER BOX – 200 AMP. No main breaker. $20. 724-483-3072

CIRCULAR TABLE – Heavy Duty, 50-inches, with folding legs. $10. 724-929-8259

PIRATES BOBBLEHEAD – Chris Archer. 2019 – in box. $5. 724-929-8259

ARNOLD PALMER BOBBLEHEAD – 80th birthday tribute. Golf legend, in box. $10. 724-929-8259

PITTSBURGH PIRATES DUAL BOBBLEHEAD – New, in box. 2006, Perez and Gonzalez. Only $8. 724-9298259

MEN’S BOOTS – 10” Waterproof, lace to toe, Metguard Matterhorn, size 10.5. Never worn, still in box. $100. 724-243-0194

MEN’S BOOTS – 15” Waterproof, internal Metguard Matterhorn, pull-on boot, new, still in box, never worn. Size 9.5. $100. 724-243-0194

TRAMPOLINE – One person, never used. $20. 724243-0194

TURKEY DECOY – For hunting. $10. 724-243-0194

WOODEN LADDER – 16-inches, great for crafts. Kept in barn. $50. 724-366-9524

ASHLEY COFFEE TABLE – Oak. Paid $425. Selling for $100. 724-366-9524

SNOWBLOWER - Toro 722 Power Throw, Two Stage. Gas. Only used 10 times! Excellent condition. Manual, papers, tags, receipt, etc. included. Cash only. Pickup only. $800. 412-200-0546

TWO (2) CEMETERY LOTS - Jefferson Memorial Park, Garden of Freedom. $2,500. Plus Jefferson charges the buy $166.00 transfer fee and $90 per grave. email: mazzababs28@gmail.com or text only to 412 789 9468

GEESE – Wanted, 1 pair of buff colored geese. 724258-2596 or 724-258-9599

OLD BLUE GRAY STONEWARE - crocks, jugs, canners and others with names, towns, hand-painted designs, etc. Paying cash. 724-875-6846

RECURVE OR LONG BOW - 30-35 lb. at least 60 in. length. 724-945-5282

SHED - 10’ x 10’ shed. 412-889-5035

FINLEYVILLE BREWING – Old Beer bottles and memorabilia items from Finleyville Brewing wanted. Will pay top dollar! Call 424-215-9385

BUYING SPORTS CARDS – Baseball Cards, Basketball Cards and Football Cards. Don’t throw out that old box of cards from your kid or ex-husband! Give me a call first. Paying Cash. 412-760-2291

WANTED ANTIQUES – Sterling silver, old Christmas decorations, old lamps, oriental rugs, paintings, crocks with blue decorations, gold jewelry. Jim Gillespie at 412979-7050 or home 724-348-6203.

ADVERTISING ITEMS – From McCoy’s Cycle Shop of Roscoe, PA. 412-926-4205

LEFT HANDED RIFLES – Authentic WWII field jackets, XL or XXL. Lv. Mssg. 412-667-8154

WHEAT PENNIES – 1909 – 1926. Call Rich, 412-2335585

BUYING ANTIQUE BOTTLES AND JARS - Wanted old medicine, beer, whiskey, soda, milk bottles, etc. One bottle or entire collections. The older the better. Paying cash. 724-875-6846

OLD 45/LP RECORDS - (rock n roll). 724-986-3152

JUKEBOXES /PINBALL MACHINES - 724-986-3152

CONVERTIBLE CARS - 1950’s/60. 724-986-3152

SEEBURG/WURLITZER - jukebox parts. 724-9863152

OLD HOT WHEEL CARS - Redlines made by Mattel. Has the red ring on the tires. Made from 1968 to 1977. I mainly collected them during this era. Mostly any condition. A few or your entire collection, I am willing to look at them. Can meet, or ship. Have a PayPal account. 724-984-9085 please text or call.

OLD INSULATORS - buying porcelain or glass insulators used on utility poles or along RR tracks, also lightning rods. 724-782-0539.

CHIHUAHUA DOG – Looking to adopt or buy healthy, young (up to 2 years old.) 412-567-3952.

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 each. For pickup of cans or delivery of books, call Jessie @ 724-941-5737.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED - Monarch Hospice is currently seeking Volunteers to visit patients in the South Hills-Mon Valley area in Skilled Nursing Facilities. If you are interested in an application, please call 723-335-1600 and ask for Holly.

YARD SALE – May 10, 2025. 8:00AM – 2:00PM. 314 California Road, California, Pa 15419 (above the fire hall). Lots of good deals.

ADOPT A REAL FRIEND. We'll make you smile. Satisfaction guaranteed. Washington Area Humane Society 724 -222-7387

TWO (2) CEMETERY LOTS - Jefferson Memorial Park, Garden of Freedom. $2,500. Plus Jefferson charges the buy $166.00 transfer fee and $90 per grave. email: mazzababs28@gmail.com or text only to 412-789-9468

2 PLOTS AND 2 VAULTS FOR SALE - Monongahela Valley Memorial Park worth $8,500. Selling them for $4,000. Please email me if interested tomstaley13@gmail.com

CEMETERY PLOTS – Two(2), plus burial vaults. Jefferson Memorial. $2,000. 412-233-4031

MON VALLEY MEMORIAL PARK – 4 cemetery plots.

Located in the Redeemer section to the right of the statue. Redeemer 123 # 1-4. $3,500 each. 724-258-4626

CEMETERY PLOTS – Two(2) in Jefferson Cemetery. Located in the Garden of Presidents, tier #131C and spaces 1 and 2. $1,000. 412-885-1351

BRICKLAYER – Chimney repair, glass block windows, 50 years experience. 724-331-8566

CONCRETE WORK

Retaining walls, driveways, all types of cement repair work, free estimate, reasonable (412) 889-5035 CARPENTRY, DRYWALL and PAINTING, Over 30 years of experience, Call 412-892-0069

HOME MOVIE TRANSFERS

PHOTO MONTAGE CREATIONS/p8mm, Super 8mm, and16mm Projector movies, transferred digitally, frame by frame, for superior clarity. New equipment for 2016. No projector flicker - reasonable rates. VHS, VHSC, mini-DV, and 8mm tapes transferred to DVD. Photos/slides scanned to montage DVD of special events. One of a kind gifts. 724-258-5336 dcheplic@ gmail.com. Website: www.dcheplicmovietransfers and montages.com. Facebook: www.facebook.com/ debcheplicmovietransfersandmontages/

June’s Housecleaning

Reliable. Honest. References. Weekly or Bi-weekly. Move-ins and Move-outs. 412-651-1794

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.

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HANDYMAN SERVICES -electric, plumbing, all your handyman needs. Call 412-253-5163

Monthly Pizza Puzzler!

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

Redeem any Pizza Puzzler winning certificates at Pizza Station. 187 Chess Street, New Eagle, PA (724) 310-3191 • Official Entry Form • (Deadline for entries is June 15)

Find the answers to these three (3) questions somewhere within this edition of the South Hills-Mon Valley Messenger. How many years has Triple B Farms been in business’?

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Entry forms should be submitted to: South Hills-Mon Valley Messenger, Attention: “Monthly Pizza Puzzler,” P.O. Box 13363, Pittsburgh, PA 15243

Congratulations to the winners of our May Pizza Puzzler contest! Ruth Viscuso - Finleyville• Pamela Bell• McKeesport

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